The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO.18. BETTER SALARIES FOR HOWARD PROFESSORS President Neuman Urges Many Improvements In His Annual Report. 1,509 STUDENTS ATTENDED SCHOOL LAST YEAR "The Quality of the Teaching Force Rising In Value Every Year (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, December 5—Higher salaries for the professors and instructors, an additional dermitory, a large assembly hall and a special building for the increasing work of the music department are made in the annual report to the Secretary of the Interior by Rev. Stpehen M. Newman as president of Howard University. There were 1,409 students in the university last year, says the report, divided among the various departments of the university as follows: College of arts and sciences, 43; teacher's college, 189; school of medicine, 341; school of theology, 97; school of law, 121; academy, 355; commercial college, 102; students of music, 75 and manual arts and domestic science, 291. There were also 35 students taking the correspondence in theology. "It will be seen," reads the report, "that the increasing numbers of students cannot be adequately treated by an inadequate number of teachers. The classes of the institution are becoming so large that division is necessary. Some steps have been taken to remedy the situation, but additional ones must be taken in the coming year. This is the great need of the present condition of the university. "The quality of the teaching force is rising in value every year. Many of the teachers spend their summers in studying at Harvard the University of Chicago and else where, in order to make themselves more fit for the work here. Some of them have more than a local reputation. Howard University cannot hope to keep them unless adequate salaries are paid them, which is not now the case. The record of usefulness on the part of the graduates of Howard University is a very high one and it is confidently hoped that the graduates of 1912 will not be an exception to the general rule. "The advances of the year include the inaguration in the College of arts and sciences of special course in science leading to the degree of bachelor of science. The new science hall with its thoroughly up to date equipment for laboratory work in physics, chemistry and biology, and the largely increased teaching staff in sciences has made possible these courses, which are of the same grade with those in the leading universities in the land. There have been also inaugurated courses in civil, mechanical and electrical engineering and architecture. The attendance of these courses shows that they are meeting a large demand." New School Completed Havre de Grace, December 26.—The new public school at this place has just been completed at a cost of $1,700. The city of Havre de Grace contributed $200 of this amount. The opening Thursday night was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith donated a beautiful clock to the school. The school also has the promise of a large flag. Mr Abel Cromwell is principal and Miss Cora Newsome, vice principal. [Portrait of a man in a suit and tie]. Editor of the Detroit Informer, a prominent Democrat, who is mentioned in connection wish the position of Register of the Treasury under President-elect Wilson. Annual Session of Amer- Washington, December 27.—The sixteenth annual session of the American Negro Academy will be held at the Y. M. C. A. next Monday. The general theme for discussion will be the "Present Day American Negro." Following a business session in the morning, Dr. D. R. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder, Philadelphia, will read a paper on the "Colored Church in the United States" and Prof. Kelly Miller will present a paper on "A Comparative Study of the Occupations of Negroes and Foreigners." At the closing session Archibald H. Grimke, president of the Academy will read his annual address and Dr. Ernest E. Just, of Howard University, will read a paper on the Mendeian Theory of Inheritance and the Skin Color of the Present Day American Negro." Embry Hall Almost Completed Wilberforce, O., December 27. Work is being rapidly pushed on Embry Hall, the new dormitory for girls at Wilberforce University, and it is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy next month. The new building will cost about $40,000, of which sum nearly $35,000 has been raised by Miss Hallie Q. Brown and Dr. W. S. Scarborough, president of the university. Are Now Occupying Their New Church (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington. Dec. 27. — The Florida Avenue Baptist Church is now occupying its recently purchased home on Florida avenue, near Seventh street. The Church is the result of a split in the membership of the Vermont Avenue Batpist Church over the selection of a successor to the late Rev. Dr. George W. Lee. It was organized by Rev. Bishop Johnson and has over 600 members. Special services on celebration of the occupancy of the new home are now going on, and will continue until Sunday of next week. Dr. Jesse E. Moorland, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A., who has just returned from a visit to Chicago and Indianapolis, reports that the work on the new Y. M. C. A. buildings in those two cities is progressing nicely. Attorney Thomas L. Jones has just returned from a visit to New York and Philadelphia. The Whitman Sisters are at the Howard Theater this week. A New Year's reception and banquet will take place at the Y. M. C. A. next Wednesday afternoon. MUST EDUCATE PUBLIC SENTIMENT Dr. James H. Dillard Says That Is Only Way to Check Lynching TAKES ISSUE WITH COLE BLEASE Says Colored Men in the South Are Lynched For Almost Anything New Orleans, December 27.—Dr. James H. Dillard, agent of the Jeanes Rural School Fund, takes issue with the declaration made by Governor Cole Blease that lynching is for attacks on women. In a recent issue of the Times Democrat, he says that such things as 'having a bad reputation,' 'enticing servants away,' "slapping a child," "refusing to give evidence," "testifying for one of his own race," and forcing a white boy to commit crime' have been given as excuses for lynchings. He says still further. Inasmuch as it is commonly assumed that whenever a lynch occurs a Negro is the victim and that the crime therefor is for assault upon womanhood, it is little less than provokes it. In recent years statistics have been gathered of all lynchings noted in the public press, and these statistics show that by far the larger number of lynchings occur on grounds other than the crime alluded to. I presume that at first most of the lynching occurred on that ground, but lawlessness naturally grows and extends its grounds. So has it been with the lawlessness o murder by lynching. "Permit me to add that in my opinion the further extension of lynching can be checked only by he education of public sentiment. The public press and men of enlightenment in church and school must be depended on to create a wiser sentiment. So long as the sentiment for lawlessness makes itself more loudly and insistently heard than the sentiment for law and order, so long will lawlessness prevail and law and order be disregarded. Death Of Mrs. Short. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Centerville, Md., Dec. 28.—Mrs. Sarah Short, mother of Dr. Edward Short, of Baltimore and one of the oldest and most highly respected residents here, died from Brights disease on Thursday, December 12. Her funeral took place at the church Sunday, December 15. The service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Clark, and was largely attended. The deceased was 76 years of age, and was the widow of the late Robert Short, who died in 1908. She is survived by five children: Messrs, Charles W. and George H. Wright, and Mrs. Mary L. Kent, of Rochester, N. Y., by a former marriage, and Dr. Edward Short and Mrs. Annie M. Wilson. A brother, Charles Chamberlain and sister, Laura Rozier also survive. To Build $50,000 Hospital New York December 26. -Leading colored physicians and citizens are behind a movement to build a $50,000 hospital for the colored people of this city. The McDonogh Hospital Association, which is named after the pioneer colored physician in the city, is the agency through which these interested hope to accomplish their aim. 10 Lampton College. Opened Alexandria, La. December 26, — Lampton College was formally opened for the education of colored boys and girls a few days ago. It is named after the late Bishop Edward W. Lampton of the A M. E. Church, and will be under the control of that denomination. Rev. M. M. Ponton, head of the school, was formerly president of Campbell College. Jackson, Miss. Ered Moore To Get Liberian Ministership. Washington, December 26—According to a current report, Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age, is being urged by his friends for the post of American Minister to Liberia, which was made vacant by the death of Dr. W. D. Crum. Mr Moore spent Saturday and Sunday here as the guest of his sister, and the news began to circulate that he was being urged by his friends for the post. It is believed here that the President will send his name to the Senate next week. Friends of Mr. Moore point out the fact that his paper was the leading supporter of President Taft in both of his campaigns, and that the honor of being named as minister to Liberia would only be a slight appreciation of his work for he G. O. P. Mr. Moore is a native of Virginia but spent his early life and obtained his education here. He moved to New York City years ago, and is one of the best known men in the Metropolis. He was organizer of the National Negro Business League for a few years, and has been publisher of the Age for the past six or seven years. Several years ago Liberia conferred upon him the decoration of the Order of African Redemption. Benjamin Davis Improving Altanta, Ga., December 26. Benjamin J. Davis, editor of the Independent is reported as convalescing from his recent severe illness. His mother and wife have also recovered from their recent illness. A Very Pretty Wedding. Annapolis,, Md., Dec. 25—A very pretty wedding took place at the Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church Tuesday evening, the contracting parties being Miss Nannie Johnson and Mr. Peter Worther Rey. J. C. Curtis, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Clara Conner, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. John Ringgold was best man. A reception followed at the residence of the bride's parents, 82 Charles street. Mr. and Mrs. Warther were the recipients of many handsome and costly presents. They will make their home at Essex, Mass. Gen. Lewis E. Williams was among the Baltimoreans who attended the wedding NO OPPORTUNITY FOR COLORED SOLDIERS Will Probably Decide Whether Or No They Will Do Away With Colored Regiments Washington, Dec. 27—The prejudice that has long existed against colored soldiers in the United States Army will probably be manifested here on January 8, when prominent officers will meet here for a conference. Those favoring the elimination of the Negro from the army assert that the natives of the Phillipines object to colored soldiers being stationed there and that white residents in Hawaii are opposed to the sending of the Twenty-fifth Infantry as a part of the permanent garrison there. Army officers favorable to the retention of colored soldiers will, it is said, make a big fight for colored soldiers, pointing out the valuable service that they rendered in the Civil and Spanish American Wars. The colored trooper has taken a part in every war that this country has had. The first man to die in the Revolutionary War was Crispus Attucks, a colored soldier. Colored troops took part in the war of 1812, the Mexican War and the Civil War. The latter war had some 200,000 colored men enlisted, and they performed a gallant service. The present colored regiments are the result of a law passed in the late Sixties. The prejudice that has existed against colored soldiers has long been a matter of notoriety. There have been only two colored men to receive diplomas from the United States Military Academy. One of these, Charles Young, was recently raised to the rank of major. No colored man has ever been permitted to graduate from the United States Naval Academy. There are several colored lieutenants in the army and several chaplains. Major John Lynch, a paymaster, was recently placed on the retired list with the rank of major. Other than this there is no opportunity for the colored trooper than in the Negro regiments, and the most that any colored soldier may look forward to is the rank of a non-commissioned officer. The colored man has even less chance in the Navy, and there is almost no opportunity in this branch of the service. The discriminations that hamper colored man in the Army and Navy have frequently been brought to the attention of the proper authorities. There are a large number of Southern whites holding prominent positions in the Army and Navy, and these are nearly all opposed to the enlistment of colored men. They are in sympathy with the action of most Southern states in abolishing the Negro militia companies. Woman Notary Public. Woman Notary Public. Birmingham, Ala., December 26 —Mrs. Pauline, Jackson; wife of Rev. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion. Chruch, has been named as a notary public by Governor Emmett O'Neal. Chicago, December 26. — Leading colored residents and organizations are securing funds to prosecute a white man that it is alleged depaulched a colored girl named McFarren while both were at the Cook County Hospital. The affair became known during the time that Jack Johnson was being given considerable space in the daily papers on account of his alleged relations with white women. The daily papers gave but scant notice to it. The Chicago Defender unearthed the facts in the case, and aside by other race papers and citizens, has been pushing the matter vigorously. Chicago, Ill., December 6.—The year is nearing a close, and no doubt this will be the last letter in this year, and next year will bring about many changes, and it is hard to tell just what will happen before the first of January, before I turn over a new leaf. This has been a full year, and many things have happened. Some people have died who have never died before. But then we must go right along and make all the improvements we can from time to time. The race has confronted many things and will confront it is hard to tell how many more. The question is in my mind whether or not the race prejudice is on the increase or decrease. The last time I wrote to you I was way down in the southland but I am writing this letter from Chicago. I spent a few days in Memphis, the guest of Prof. T. O. Fuler, President of Howe Institute. I have been with educated men and women so much that I just imagine I am one of them. I wish you could see me sitting around looking wise and otherwise. I rather enjoy this more and more, and I am getting to the place where I can just feel my head getting bigger and bigger, and the people declare that I hardly know how to walk. Whether or not this is true I am not prepared to say, and will not say, hence you will excuse me. After sitting around looking at Memphis and Memphis people and observing Memphis people, I had the pleasure of meeting many people and seeing many things. Leaving over the E. & N., I went to the depot, commonly called, but better known as the stable, and there had my things checked and called a boy to tote them to the train. "Look here nigger is you crazy?" asked the station police. "I think so," I repelled, and at the same time asked "Why?" "Do you suppose a white boy is going to wait on a nigger?" "Well" says I, "he has put himself in position of a servant, and he is the same to me as all other servants." "I am great mind to lock you up," he said; "for I use to own niggers, and now you niggers come around here wanting my sons to wait on you. That's hell." "I think you are a greater mind not to lock me up" I said, "I am sorry that your sons are so or that they must work, and then occupy such menial positions. Why don't you make them clerks, superintendents or something like that." I got on the L. & N. and then the fellow followed me out and asked, "Nigger is you got a piatol?" PLANS FOR GREAT RELIGIOUS WORK Executive Committee of New Forward Movement Among Baptists Holds Year End Meeting in Nashville—Organized Sunday School Clauses Chief Topic—Energy of Henry Allen Boyd. Nashville. Term—This historic city and educational center is to come into the lineage even more brilliantly than ever before as a religious denominational center, where all races and creeds may truly call it " Jerusalem." If the plan adopted by the executive committee of the National Metho and Galega organized class movement, which held its meeting at the National Baptist publishing house. Tuesday, Dec. 24. are carried out. The entire matter is agreed upon by the executive committee, is practicable and feasible, and for that reason the city as a whole will gain much in the culmination of the plans now under way. It is calculated that the proposed new movement will bring a larger influence upon the Sunday school forces and benefit Nashville from the organized Sunday school class point of view as no other denominational movement of recent years has done. According to the idea of the committee, the central organization, or the headquarters of the Metoka and Galeda classes of the United States, is to be made at Nashville. Offices are to be opened and paraphernalia will be made and kept on hand and periodicals for the classes sent out; in fact, a bee hire of workers will be the ultimate aim of the central organization. Among the first steps taken were an agreement for cooperation between the executive committee and the local workers, the drafting of plans for this central organization, and the opening of a regular correspondence with every organized class throughout the United States. The National Baptist Union Review has pledged its support in giving space to whatever the central organization may prepare for publication, thus acting as a lever for this movement. Editor Crenshaw, who was present and spoke at length, declared that the material and opportunity for furthering such plans as had been outlined by the committee, was to be found within reach of Nashville, almost under the shadow of the publishing board. The organized clubs movement was started at the Sunday school congress at Meridian. Miss. two years ago and in perhaps the first distinctively Negro organization of classes in any of the denominations of the race. The selection of the unique name. "Metoha." which is Greek, anilized, meaning "fellowship." is designated for the men's classes. The word "Galeda" is Hebrew, which translated means "the heap of witnesses" and is the name of the class for young ladies. The secretary of the Sunday school congress. Henry A. Boyd, stated that all schools were eligible to representation by classes and that he expected classes to be organized in every one of the 20,000 schools which are now members of the Sunday school congress. The superintendent of the teacher training course, Dr. Pius, stated that in three or four years this organization would have a membership of 100,000 throughout the United States. It was stated that after the holiday season plans would be completed and made public for the publication of a Metoka and Galeda magazine in the interest of the organized classes, supporting them in every way to bring the classes up to the standard that has been set for them. This magazine, with the support of 1,900 classes already organized, will have the largest circulation at birth of any religious journal that has been published in Nashville. It is stated on good authority that these classes will rally as a unit to the support of this magazine. At present the paraphernalia for the classes consists of churtiers, pennants, buttons, pins, badges, constitutions and bylaws, watch fobs, invitation cards and charts. At the central organization, which will maintain elaborate headquarters, will be the offices of the superintendent of the teacher training course, the Sunday school colporteurs, missionaries, and in fact, the entire national executive committee, with national officers, will be logically headquartered here, giving to Nashville another mammoth department connected with the national Baptist publishing board that will equal if not surpass the magnificent strides already made in leading other cities of the United States for denominational endeavor. Anniversary of the Dorcas Society. The thirty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Dorcas Home Mission- ary society of the Concord Baptist church, in Brooklyn, was duly observed by the members of the organization on Thursday, Dec. 19. Mrs. Alice W. Seay, president of the society, has filled that position acceptably for twenty years. Mrs. Anna A. Perkins, the general secretary, and Mrs. Sarah A. Moles, treasurer, have served in their respective positions for a quar- ter of a century. FIRST AID TO INJURED. Practical Work of Dr. A. M. Curtis For the Colored Youth. Dr. A. M. Curtis, one of the race's foremost surgeons and former surgeon in chief of Prestwick's hospital, in Washington is winning new journals as an instructor on almost medical topics through his course of lectures on "First Aid to the Injured," given twice a week at the Y. M. C. A. during the written session of 1922. The commodious gymnasium and its fine athletic appointments are utilized by Dr. Curtis for practical demonstrations in the art of administering first aid to the victims of accidents or sudden illness, and a large number of bright young men have registered in the classes for the systematic instruction that is being offered. Each lecture is extended by prominent medical experts and officers from the Central Y. M. C. A., who evince a deep interest in the important work that Dr. Curtis is doing. At the conclusion of the first term an examination will be held to test the knowledge of the matriculants, and a Diploma is to be issued in due form to those who graduate. Experience in administering first aid to the injured is the great need of modern life. It is of especial value to those who take part in athletics, to persons who travel by land or sea and to the ordinary citizen who uses in and out among us on the city streets. In forming these classes Dr. Curtis is doing much to extend the Y. M. C. A.'s scope of usefulness to the colored youth of the nation's capital. DR. M. F. SYDES A BENEDICT. Popular Baltimore Pastor Marries Miss Blanche Hill In Zanzville. Zanesville, O.-Miss Blanche E. Hill and the Rev. Dr. Marion S. Sydes, pastor of Waters African Methodist Episcopal church. Baltimore, were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willingham. Washington Hill, 422 W. Main street. Zanesville, O., Wednesday, Dec. 25. Owing to a recent death in the bride's family, the wedding was a quiet one. Bishop Joshua H. Jones officiated. Dr. and Mrs. Sydes were tendered a reception by the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Secton, at 1013 T street. Washington, on the evening of Dec. 28. The following evening the newly PETER J. BURKE BET. DR. MARION P. STYDES. wedded couple were the guests of honor at a reception at Waters church, Baltimore. The reception was largely attended, many of the prominent residents being in the throng. Among the many presents was a handsome token from the Baltimore A. M. E. ministers' meeting. The bride is a native of Zanesville and became acquainted with Dr. Sydes during his pastorate in Ohio. She was educated in the public schools of Zanesville and Wilberforce university. For the past five years she has been a teacher in the Baltimore public schools. The groom was also educated at Wilberforce and has pastored in various sections of the country. Dr. Sydes has been a widower for some time. His only daughter, Miss Ruth M. Sydes, is a teacher in the Norfolk (Va.) Mission college. Dr. and Mrs. Sydes will be at home at 427 Aisquith street, Baltimore, after Jan. 1. President Thompson Wants Results. In order to secure an accurate list of papers published by members of the race as speedily as possible, President B. W. Thompson of the National Negro Press association has suggested that each member of the executive committee secure a list of such papers published in the state which he represents and forward the same to the president at 90S S street, northwest. Washington. This is a wise suggestion and shows that the president is alive to the interest of the organization. The chairman of the executive committee and the corresponding secretary of the association are in need of such information, as they are constantly receiving requests for information concerning papers published by colored Americans. Atlanta Behind In Y. M. C. A. Work. The leaders in the work of the Atlanta (Ga.) brauch of the Young Men's Christian association are making an energetic effort to collect the remainder of $46.741 of the $2,000 subscribed for the new building nearly two years ago. All subscribers are urged to pay up as soon as possible in order to have the work completed early in THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER MY WIFE'S BIRTHDAY By CARL SARCENT CHASE "My dear," I said to my wife, "next Thursday will be your birthday. You know how busy I am and how the furnishing of gifts for members of the family distresses me. Bobby must have a birthday gift for you as well as me, and I must provide his as well as mine. With you please believe me of the responsibility by buying something for me to give you and something for nobody to give you." This was not dispensing to my wife, for she is a fragrant woman and would rather buy gifts for herself than that I should buy them for her, fearing that I would be too extravagant in the matter. Besides, she has for some time provided the family gifts for birthdays and Christmas. However, there is one feature of the matter that needs careful attention. Our boy, Bobby, used ten, is not taken into the secret. He is supposed to assume that I buy his and my own gifts for his mother. On this anniversary, being very much engaged, after throwing the burden on my wife's shoulders, I did not even take the precaution to have the usual consultation with Bob as to what I should procure for him for his mother's birthday. The day before the anniversary came round I suddenly remembered the matter, reminded him of it and asked him what he would like to give. He prefers to pay for his gifts out of his own money and, having an eye to business, suggested candy, well knowing that nineteenth of it would go into his own stomach. He gave me the money for the purchase, and I straightway informed his mother of his choice, telling her just what kind of sweets he preferred for her, or, rather, for himself. My wife left a box containing my gift for her in my closet, and so busy was I that I never thought to look at it. The afternoon before her birthday we walked out together, and during the walk she dropped in at a candy store and, finding a better article than Bob had suggested for less money, bought it, carefully instructing me as to the reasons I should give Bob for the change from his order. That evening I took Bob into my study, shut the door so that his mother could not overhear our conversation and showed him the candy, explaining at the same time why the change had been made. Unfortunately I told him double the price paid. He heard me through then said: "Tapa. I didn't suppose you would allow any one to make such a guy of you." "What do you mean?" I asked, quite taken aback. "To charge you 50 cents for half a pound of candy." Not being able to explain the matter, I tried to get out of it by directing his attention elsewhere, so I took the box containing my own present for his mother from the closet and began to open it. Now, it suddenly occurred to me that I was important of the contents of that box. While unwrapping it Bob asked me several times what it was. "You shall see." I said. But the impatient Bob did not see, for there was a knot in the string that bound it which I found it difficult to untie, so I kept repeating. "You shall see, my boy, what it is if you will only be patient." When I got the cover off I discovered that the gift had been packed in excelsior, and I was obliged to hunt for it. This caused more delay, during which Bob continued to ask "What is it?" and I to reply "You shall see." But I was cornered after all, for when I produced a little round glass receptacle profusely grided, with a hole in the cover, I didn't know what it was. "What is it, papa?" again Bob queried, this time with a new meaning, for he had never seen one of the kind before any more than I had. Here was a pretty predicament. I had bought a present for mother without knowing to what use it was to be put. That was a dead giveaway. I looked it over, turned it upside down and took off the lid, but for the life of me I could not make out for what it was intended. Finally I hazarded: "Why, don't you know what that is. Bob? Why, it's a—a thing a lady puts on her bureau to hold powder, and that hole in the top is for the handle of the thing she puts the stuff on her face with. The handle sticks out through the hole." Having said this I directed Bob's attention again to his own present, and he asked me if it would be allowable for him to take just one. Having staggered through the matter with Bob and come out whole by the skin of my teeth, I went to his mother and said: "For heaven's sake! Why didn't you tell me what was the gift you had bought for me to give you and what it was for?" "I did, but you forgot." "I find, but you look at it." "What is the thing anyway? I told Bob it was for face powder." "It's a hair receiver." "What's a hair receiver?" "It's to put the hairs in that come out of a woman's head when she combs her hair." "Do they go in at the hole in the top?" "Of course." "Well, we've escaped this time, but don't you ever buy any more presents for yourself or any one else without telling the giver beforehand what they are and what for." H APPY N E W J CAR T. G. MARSHALL, Groceries. SELE Winchester We all cannot teach so have entered the Let We will call for a Write Minnie Iola Martin GR When a big man sizes a clean-cut, well-dressed p Our clothes embody the Tailor made Suits and from. 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Phone:692 Madison YE, Sr. Nr. Calvert. RECTOR: IONE with any other firm the detection of per- Groceries. 142 W. Hill Street and 526 Druid Hill Ave. WHAT WILL BE WILSON'S POLICY? At the recent election as a result of the treatment of the Southern Negro delegates by the Bull Moose convention and of Negro dissatisfaction with the Taft administration's policy, a large percentage of Negroes voted for Woodrow Wilson, a democrat and a man of Southern birth, whose father was a violent medical upholder of slavery and a bitter opponent of emancipation. Approximately 20 per cent, according to accepted estimates, of the total Negro vote went Democratic. No part of the Colored Man owing to Republican Desertion. No party is now characteristically the party of the Negro. The old allegiance to the Republican organization, born in memory of Abraham Lincoln, is gone, probably never to return. It has ceased being a religion with, Negroes of the better class. Against their will the are convinced that the party of their love and loyalty has abandoned them. in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, aggressive campaigns in favor of the Democratic ticket were made by Negroes. In these states it is probable that more Negroes voted for Wilson than for Laft. Under the title of National Negro Progressive Democracy a country-wide organization has been perfected, and Bishop Alexander Walters seems destined to succeed Booker T. Washington as emissary of his people to the political powers that are. It is plausibly argued that the most effective way to overcome the prejudices of the Southern white man is to vote with him. It has always been believed in Negro circles that the limitations on the franchise have been chiefly due to the persistent way the Negro voted the Republican ticket when he had a chance The pathway to the polls of the Negro has been smooth by the most sensitive of Southern aristocrats when they felt they were to get the benefit of his ballot. It is deemed good strategy to allow the buckra man to have his way politically in order to get him to concede on more important matters. So the great army of Demographic Negroes are looking with keen interest to see what will be the policy of the new administration. It can hardly do much worse in an office way than its predecessor, for of 9876 presidential appointments but thirty have been slotted to Negroes. But it is not the offices in which the more intelligent members o the race are interested. What is to be the attitude toward the Negro generally." Governor Wilson has given no convincing sign. He went through the campaign without an explicit word. The general philosophy he has preached suggests that he is a man of enlightenment, and thus there is faith that he recognizes that color does not predetermine manhood. But there's his father. Sir John Gladstone a large owner in West Indian plantations, was a most conspicuous opponent of Wilberforce, writing pamphlets and making speeches, while William Ewart Gladstone, his sor, was eager to uncharge freedom. It is probable that Governor Wilson is far enough away from the peculiar doctrines of ante-bellum ways not to feel like kicking the Negro down to what is called his mace, but there can be no feeling of certainty until he declaras himself in acts. Already the announcement is made by well known Southern Wilson supporters Bubleson of Texas for example, that under the new Administration, no Negro superiors. It is proposed to free the departments of what he called the scandal of white men working under Negro superiors. If so disposed, it is obvious that Governor Wilson can do more for the Negro than any President since Lincoln. New York Globe and Commercial Advertiser Much Increase in Real Estate. A recent government report sent out from Washington that has reached this office,shows that there has been much increase in real estate and land owners in this country by Negroes, and the statistical report of the United States shows that: There are now upwards of 1,000,000 land owners in the United States among the col- ored people, and that in ten years the ratio has wonderfully increased. It says that: Ten years ago, or when the last national census was taken, there were in Virginia, 26,566 Negro land owners; in Mississippi, 21,978 in Texas, 20,130 in South Carolina, 18,979; in North Carolina, 17,520; in Alabama, 14,110; in Arkansas, 11,941 in Georgia, 11,575; in Tennessee, 9,426; in Louisiana, 9,371; in Florida, 6,552; in Kentucky 5,402; in Maryland, 2,262; in West Virginia, 534; in Delaware 332, and in the District of Columbia 5. Nor does this list include real estate owned in the towns and cities in which there are thousands of establishments of business, including stores, offices, banks, office buildings, residences for rent, hotels, churches and much else. This represents the property owned by the Negro ten years ago, and his holdings have rapidly increased ever since that time. If so much was done during the first generation following the year of emancipation, when the Negro was deficit in intelligence, wisdom and forethought, what may we reasonably expect of him within the next generation" Widely scattered through the states of the South this progress has gone quietly on, and so quietly, that to many it was an occasion of surprise when the census reports were published. While unaware of these facts, the public was duly informed of the faults and crimes of the worst class of Negroes, as these expressions of lawlessness were exploited in the public prints of the country. This suggests the fact that if the merits of the worthy Negroes were done in the face of discouragement by the Negro, what might have been accomplished had the conditions been the opposite. Florida Times Union Fifty Years of Freedom. The Afro-American will have had fifty years of freedom, January 1913. And when you think seriously of your chances, only should ask yourself the question: What progress have I made My existence means what to the community in which I live? Am I using good sound judgment in my dealings with my fellow man? Am I a Christian? Has my living on earth benefited other than myself and immediate family. Does my conscience satisfy me in my way of living? If I should die what would the world lose by dying? Is my heart a pure one? Do I possess other than the traits of a lady or gentleman? Would I do an injustice to a living being? In asking yourself these questions and allowing your conscience to be your guide you will begin to realize that you have been sleeping over your rights, as an American citizen. Take on new life at the beginning of the next fifty years and aspire to do that which will be beneficial to you as an American citizen.—Atlanta Independent. Survival of the Fittest We believe in Negro enterprise, we believe that its success in this field of splendid endeavor will assurely be the basis upon which will be built its well-being and its economic greatness, we believe, too, that the Negro should support legitimate and worthy race enterprises that by reason of their ability and capacity to deliver the goods, will merit the support and patronage, not only of the race but others as well. The Negro, in business, however should not expect the race to support and patronize him simply because he is a Negro. To receive the patronage and support of his race, he must, if he is a merchant, have as good a quality of goods and sell them as reasonably or as cheaply as the other merchant, if he is a tailor, he should make as finished and up-to-date suit of clothes as the other tailor, if he is an electrician, he should be as skilled in the science of electricity as the other electrician, if he is a master brick mason, he should know as much about brick laying as the other brick mason, if he is a contractor, he should know as much about that business as the other contractor, if he is a chauffeur, he should have as much knowledge of the mechanism, and the operation of an automobile as the other chauffeur; if he is a job printer, he should turn out as good a job in point of quality, beauty, and artistic workmanship as the other job printer. If he can not measure up to these requirements, then some one else will get the business. The Negro is fast learning however, that it is merit, capacity and ability which counts, and that he will rise or fall in proportion as he does or does not possess these prerequisites. This is an age of the "survival of the fittest."—Advance Message Annapolis, Md., December 26—Rev. Dr. N. M. Carroll, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church has just completed his fifteenth year as an elder in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is the oldest minister in point of service in the colored conferences of his denomination. During his ministry Dr. Carroll has preached nearly 15,000 sermons, received into the church nearly 10,000 members and paid nearly $100,000 in church debts. He is a native of Baltimore and was one of the first students to enter Centennary Biblical Institute, which is now Morgan College. For years he has been the nestor of the Washington Conference. The congregation of Asbury Church is planning for a month's celebration of the seventy fifth anniversary of the church. The celebration will begin the second Sunday in January. Easton Happenings Easton, Md., December 27.—A widows and widower's rally will take pace at the Pennsylvania avenue A. M. E. Zion Church this Sunday night. Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper is visiting friends and relatives in Chester and Philadelphia. Charles Dougherty gave a novel musical entertainment at the A. M. E. Zion Church Thursday evening, delighting the audience by making music emanate from ordinary utensils. A number of former residents of this city spent Christmas here with relatives. Mrs. Mary L. Turner has accepted a position in New York. Miss Daisy Jenkins expects to leave for her futre home in New York City within a few days. Catonsville Items Catonsville, December 26.—Rev. D. D. Turpeau, of the Washington Conference will fill the pulpit Sunday morning at Grace Church. Miss Lydia Pierce, formerly of Catonsville, now of 863 Vine street is recovering after 9 weeks of illness. Mr. Wm. Jackson, after several week's of illness is convalescing. Mr. Albert Henson, of Winters avenue Catonsville is quite ill. Mr. James Lee is mourning the loss of a devoted sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Few, of Athens, Ga. Raymond Johnson, of Woodlawn, was instantly killed last Friday by a bank caving in on him. He was related to Mrs. Oden Williams Miss Grace Pye will visit her siser, Mrs. Walter Watson, of Boston, Mass. Miss Pye is a charming young lady and has made a host of friends since her return from school last June. Mr. and Mrs. George Beverly are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son. Miss Hattie Ridout gave a fine musical concert at Mt. Gilboa which was quite a success. Samuel Eibs was the organist. Miss Dora Marshall will spend the holidays in Annapolis. Miss Bessie Watkins, of Taylors avenue is quite ill She is a prominent member of the Golden Rod Club. Snow Hill Briefs Snow Hill. December 20—Mrs. Martha Purnell, wife of George W. Purnell, who has been residing with her daughter, Mrs Mary L. Giles, of 1621 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, died last Thursday. The remains were brought here Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. J. Henry at Mt. Zion Church. She leaves a husband and nive children to mourn their loss. Miss Ida Purnell of Newport, R. J.; Mrs. Mary Giles of Baltimore; Mr. Harry W. Purnell, Mr. Archibald Purnell, and Mr. Gilbert Purnell. Ropemaking 2.000 Years B. C. The name of the first ropewalker and that of the land in which he practiced his art have both been lost to history. Before the beginning of the historical period considerable skill had been acquired in that line. Egyptian sculptures prove that the art was practiced at least 2,000 years before the time of Christ. The Human Nose You would hardly think it, but there are fourteen separate boxes in the human nose. Mrs. Williams, formerly of 640 Dolphin Street, has now opened. THE VIRGINIA HOUSE 1117 Pennsylvania Ave Ba timore Formerly Daly's Why? Ladies' and Gents' Dining room with up to late service. Boarding and lounging by the day or week. Lunch counter in the rear. Special attention given transients. Mrs. Emma Williams, Prop. Phone, Mr. Vernon 4383. Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Allc 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 harsh 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. Wonderful 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 Druid Hill avenue. Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT M. B. 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 Fail 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 Developing and Beautifying the Skin, use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food, per jar. 25c. We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles—Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Brides, Puffs, Free Catalogue. Parrish's Newer 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. Artists wanted. Write for terms. Mrs. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R Tremont. Mention this paper when writing. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES MARSH, KURRY OR CURLY HAIR GLOSSY, SOFTER AND MORE PLABLE. EASY TO GMBD AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT UNDECEASED FOR PREVENTING HAIR FROM FALLING OUT, DANDROFF AND ITTING OF SOAL BEWARE OF INITIATIONS, GET THE GENIUS, PUT UP IN 25 AND 50 BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MAKE EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION. MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCEELED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES. SMALL SIZED BOTTLES LASTED BOTTLE 300. THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 232 LAKE ST. DETROIT 272 CHICAGO, IL AGENTS WANTED. should keep this Superior next store for it or write wholesale ent on annuall TREGOR & SONS PRINCESS Comb, $1.00. used will be mailed with TREGOR & SONS fitters of Perfumeries and Eka Comb E Lamp Cap For Heating retrifying influences Str convenient and Satisfacto Druggist and Notion Stores should be Please ask in the next store Price for wholesale M. TREGO Price of Princess Comb, Directions to be used with M. TREGO Wholesale Manufacturers of 1131 E. Baltimore Street, 1229 E. Street, N. W. Use The Eureka With Lamp A combination of metal electrifying dost convenien BEWARE OF MAKES Mrs. Mitchell's In Price 35 Cent Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy, places on your temples. Scalp Treatment. Mail Orders Pre Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—C 2121 Druid Hair Dressing. Facial Massage Scalp Mrs. M. W. Graduate of Elizabeth K. I Will Call by Appointment 225 W. Biddle Street BEAUTY MRS. HELEN Hair Culture, Mass Manicurin 11 17 CAREY STREET. MADAME J. HAIR DRE 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 PRINCESS 100 HOO VXH H A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair dost convenient and Satisfactory. ELE OF IMITATION BAKES HAIR GROUPS Lil's Improved Hair 135 Cents Large Jar Glossy. Stops falling B Examples. Not g reasy— Ent. Hair Strain Laders Promptly Attend Well-Office for The Druid Hill Avenue The Scalp Treatment & Str M. V. Trace Joseph King School, New imentment Tee eet Ba TY PARL EN ASH=JO Massaging, Stra- curing, Dyeing Office Hou J. F. PHI DRESSS LAKES 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 Mrs. M. V. Travers Graduate of Elizabeth King School, New York city I Will Call by Appointment Terms Reasonable 225 W. Biddle Street Baltimore, Md. BEAUTY PARLOR MRS. HELEN ASH=JOHNSON Hair Culture, Massaging, Straightening Manicuring, Dyeing MADAME J. F. PHILLIPS, I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Colored Human Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 3rd floor. NOTICE—DO YOU WANT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR? If so, Madam M. Thompson will treat your hair with Mme. C. J. Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make biar grow. 2143 DIVISION STREET. 1 THE GOR A SONS SUPERIOR HAIR DRESSING MADE IN PENTHIC 12345 A SONS PRESS 12345 A SONS PRESS 12345 A SONS PRESS 123 W. Twenty-first St. Unequalled for softening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxurious growth, guard- teed to 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. EGOR & SONS Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c extra and will be mailed with every order. EGOR & SONS Makers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles Baltimore. Washington, D. C. Extra Comb Price $1,50 Comp Cap For Heating. Refining influences Straightening crimpy hair. Sensitive and Satisfactory. OF IMITATIONS. MES HAIR GROW Improved Hair Cream Cents Large Jars Easy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for the oles. Not g reasy—will not gum. Hair Straightening. Promptly Attended. Office for The Eureka Comb Gruid Hill Avenue Salp Treatment & Straightening. Manicuring M. V. Travers King School, New York city ment Terms Reasonable t Baltimore, Md. TY PARLOR N ASH=JOHNSON Massaging, Straightening uring, Dyeing Office Hours: 8 a. m. to 7 p. m J. F. PHILLIPS, ADDRESSER Mail Orders promptly filled. OVER 65 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKB DESIGNS Copyrights &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly assemble an opinion, free whether an invention is probably patentable. Consultations strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oversee agency for securing patents. Familiar tapes through Patent & Co. provide a special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Veritas. $3.34 a year; four months. $1. Sold by all new owners. MUNN & Co. 35 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 25 Y. 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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 AFEO-AMERICAN CO BALTIMORE, DEC. 28. 1912. A happy New Year to all. Now don't do all your swearing off at once. Take a little at a time and you may be able to get through with it. Don't make a lot of good resolutions and then in the next week forget all about it. If you make them keep them. In making your New Year resolutions, do not forget to resolve to be a regular subscriber to the Afro American Ledger, and send your dollar to the office and we will see to it that you keep your resolution. LOOKING FOR AN EASY WAY. It will be a happy day for Afro-Americans when the race welcomes good, honest criticism of its self and ways. Our present plan of advance, if such may be dignified with the word plan, is that of looking for an easy way for the solution of the inevitable problems which are found to arise, and increase, with any new people laying foundations and building for the future. What is the underlying philosophy of the general system, whether for charitable purposes, or otherwise, of accentrating the entertaining or pleasurable method? Can we win with such? Will not the after results make it increasingly difficult to get back to right and sane methods? Is it possible for us to make real headway using such light and trivial methods, while the experience of all other people who have gotten there indicate the employment of methods in striking contrast with those used by us? When we ask the question what kind of general racial organization is most needed among us, the answer is to be sought in the actual, and not the supposed, condition which we occupy in the body politic. Despite all our effort at "vain glory" we are still among the poorest of the poor. We still cut a very small figure either in the commercial or the intellectual world. When we honestly and plainly recognize this situation, there is ground of hope that we may set ourselves seriously to the task of changing the condition. On the contrary, if measuring ourselves by ourselves, we are persuaded that every thing is perfectly lovely there will be no occasion to spoil the beautiful picture, and we shall rather set ourselves to the pleasant but innocent pastime of proving that we are just as good as our white neighbors, and that we have really caught up with them. But to all serious minded men among us, there is scarcely any need to argue the urgency of getting seriously to work, and in such work employ the same general principles of action as have proven so beneficial to others who have come out of obscurity into active dominance. We have a number of organizations and yet we are thoroughly disorganized. Paradoxical as this may seem it is true. Although we have many common needs, in a civic way, and many are the problems which are put up to us as a "race" we have no efficient organism through which to make the response which such exigencies deman. Such organization is most sadly needed, and we shall content ourselves in simply intimating three important characteristics which such an organization must possess, if it is to prove a potential arm of strength and power. The first important phase is, it must be fundamentally educative. And herein is the beginnings of strength and confidence. Not an organization whose sole mission is to collect money, to wear regalia, to bestow great sounding titles, and create "fat" jobs for a chosen few, but an organization whose prime and most important object is to systematically educate the masses of our people in such civic knowledge and ordinary affairs which all good citizens must possess if they are to reflect credit upon our free institutions and the government under which they live. This, then, must be the first and most important phase to be emphasized by such an organization. And it must not be on paper, but living energising thing. Secondly, the nature of the organization, and its system of administration must be such a form and character, in itself, as to inspire cooperation of the great masses of lowly and toiling ones. It must be of such a character that the most ignorant and poorest of the race will without besitancy hail its advent with joy, and cheerfully and enthusiastically, yield to it their loyalty and enthusiasm. And the foregoing being duly realise, the third and last requisite will follow of necessity, it will invite a most hearty cooperation. As we have more than once outlined a skeleton of such an organization as harmonizes with the above requisites, it is hardly necessary to repeat. We could do no better than follow strictly the political divisions of territory which group our people in wards and precincts, and in every group there should be a small circle of plain, honest and straightforward men and women whose first and only aim is to become educated in the knowledge of what the race needs, and the best plans and methods to obtain those needs. When we thus go to our poor people, and make it plain in every thing we do and say, that our only object is to educate and inform, and in that process impart what we have received, we shall not have long to talk about the lack of confidence and cooperation upon the part of our people with respect to any thing that is meritorious and worthy for the advancement of the race. Thus, we have tried to give forth a good valedictory for the old year, and at the same time a worthy salutatory for the New Year of 1918 wherein we celebrate a half century of Freedom. And, in the language of the Scriptures, we might add, if we know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. And, with this, we wish all our readers, one and all, old and young, a Happy and prosperous New Year. INATTENTION TO SHOPPERS Last week a well known presiding elder of this city complained through the columns of a daily papre of the inattention of some store keepers to the colored trade. It is wonder to us that more of those complaints are not made. There is plenty of room for them. But our people are so used to licking the hand that smites them that they hardly realize when they are insulted. There are two things we would like to say in reference to this matter. In the first place when these complaints become necessary, they ought to be made in such a way that those who offend should be made to feel the results of their offending. The colored people of this city have organs of their own, and when they do not receive proper treatment in places where they go to spend their money, or where there seems a disposition on the part of the tradesmen to prefer white trade to colored trade, then it ought to be made known in a way and manner so as to relieve them of the obnoxious colored trade. The proper way to do this is through the organs of the colored people them selves. We have had several of those cases and we find that when the proper chord is struck some body is going to sing. Another thing is that it is about tie we had commenced to provide for ourselves. There is hardly a store in Baltimore owned and controlled by colored people where a shirt or a collar or a necktie can be bought. Not a shoe store nor a clothing store. No stores where colored women can go and purchase the very smallest of gewgaws, much less a dress pattern. Now this is our fault. A community of nearly a hundred thousand people ought to furnish everything that hundred thousand persons need. NOTES INDICATING BUSINESS PROGRESS Samuel J. Davis has opened first class grocery store at 2 Broad street, New Rochelle, New York. Jackson. Mississippi has the distinction of having all its letter carried by colored men. Muskegee once has the same fame. A business man remarked a day or so ago that the colored people had several millions of dollars locked up in the savings banks of this city. Now this is a good thing, and we were very glad to know that the colored people were so provident. It certainly speaks well for them along the line of saving their money; but who is profiting by these locked up millions? White people of course. They are lending it out to business men who are making thousands of dollars a year out of it, while the colored people get only a small per centage out of it. Some of this money put into business channels would not only make more money for the individuals, but it would put a large number of colored young men and women to work in lines where now they find no occupation. Will it be necessary after a while for the white people to kick us out of their stores or insult us every time we go into one of them before we will get it into our minds and hearts that we ought to do something along business lines for ourselves? We hope not. But at the same time the sooner we realize that we ought to be producers rather than consumers, and get busy, even in a small way, the sooner will come that proper respect that all men have for those who take care of themselves, and we will then realize that our custom will be sought rather than refused. It is our hope that in the coming year the first year in the new half century of our emancipation, there will come still another emancipation, an emancipation of thought and energy that will start us up the road to a newer and higher life in the community in which we live, and that will make us more respected because of the things we do. Annual Concert At Hampton Institute Hampton. Va.—The annual Christmas carol concert, given by the great Negro chorus of Hampton Institute, on Dec. 20, included the following numbers: Adeste Fideles.....J. Reading 1692 Dav And Night School Day And Night School Holy Night..... Franz Gruber 1818 Victor Victroia duet Song of the ages Violin obligato, Mr. Tessman..... I. H. Meredith Junior Night School Solo: Night of nights Van de Water Mr. Scott (a)Ye Shepherbs awake.....German Folk Melody (b)Hail to Messiab...Charles Bochan Junior Night School Hallelujah chrous....."Messiah" Day School. Senior And Senior Middle Night Boys Christmas hymn..Old Carol Melody Senior Boys Solo: O Holy Night.....A. Adam Miss Hutchins The Babe of Bethelem..Traditional Junior Night School Venite adoremus Dominum, G. W. Warren Day And Night School Glory to God in the highest C. Simper Choir He is King of Kings Miss Adelaide L. Hutchins Soprano Mr. Tressler Scott ..... Baritone Mr. Wm. M. O. Tessmann .. Violin Miss Frances H. Rogers and Mr. Allen H. Gates Pianists To Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Proclamation The fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation will be celebrated at Trinity A. M. E. Church next Wednesday night. Following an invocation by Bishop John Hurst, Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, who will preside, will deliver the opening address. Mrs. Mary F. Handy will deliver an address on "Fifty Years of Freedom for the Negro Women," and Attorney George W. F. McMechen will deliver the oration. Miss Ella R. Browne will read the Emancipation Proclamation, Mesdames Lula Scott and Maud Gross will sing a duet and Miss Lillie May Thomas will recite. The program for the occasion was arranged by the pastor, Rev. A L. Gaines. NOTES INDICATING BUSINESS PROGRESS Samuel J. Davis has opened a first class grocery store at 24 Broad street, New Rochelle, New York. Jackson. Mississippi has the distinction of having all its letters carried by colored men. Muskogee once has the same fame. Negro churches are supporting 200 home missionary stations and contribution $50,000 annuall for foreign mission work. Another undertaking firm has now set up for business in Jacksonville, Florida under the name of J. E. Hawkins and Company. The advertise themselves as being well equipped for up-to-date service. Burkes and Arbockle Company is the name of a new Negro Music Publishing Company in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is not only the only one of the kind in Boston but as far as is known is the only one of the sort in New England. A new skyscraper, a six story Odd Fellows building to cost $185,000, is the work of a Negro contractor, Mr. R.E. Pharrow of Atlanta Georgia. This is the only one of a great many buying she has erected, among which is Sale Hall of Atlanta Baptist College, and the First Congregational Church, of Atlanta. The Scullin-Gallagher Steel plants in the world, employs several thousand colored men in its shops. Negroes are to be found working in all but three of its departments and lack of experience and training is the sole reason. The wages paid Negroes runs from $1.75 to $6.00 per day. Not a few Negroes have learned the trade in this foundry and are now foreman of their departments. Sam Powell, of Paw Creek, N. C., sold in the Charlotte market early in December 13 bales of cotton for which he received $1,086. He disposed of 400 bushel of cotton seed for $600. Eight bales sold at 18 cents a pound and five bales at 17 cents a pound. He averaged a bale to the acre. Mr. Powell is in every way an up-to-date farmer. He subscribes for and reads several papers, both daily and farm journals. He raises each year his own food supplies and sells enough to pay his expenses. Mr Jesse Washington, a wholesale and retail grocer of Marlin Texas, is an example of up-to-date Negro business man. Mr. Washington was formerly a school teacher, but happening one day to read an article of Dr. Booker T. Washington's advising the Negro to branch out, he quit the school room and embarked in business. He now operates a wholesale and retail grocery store at Marlin. He carries regular a $10,000 stock. When he began business in Marlin, there was only one Negro business in the town and this was failing because the proprietor was unable to buy so as to successfully compete with the white business of the town. He has been able to buy goods in large enough quantities to successfully meet competition. He has also been able to sell to the colored business so that they can also meet competition. This has been helpful in building up colored business in Marlin. There are now thirteen prosperous Negro business in this small town. Mr. Washington is assisted in his business by two of his sons, one of whom is a graduate of the Bryant and Stratton Business College of Chicago, and other has just graduated from an embalming school in that city. Mr. Washington's success in Marlin is an indication of what can be done in almost any small town in the south and is an inspiration to young colored men to engage in business. Snow Hill Briefs (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Snow Hill, December 26.—Miss Mabel Jones, who is attending school in Baltimore, is here spending the holidays with her parents. Miss Beulah Rounds, of Baltimore, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Vintie Armstrong. Mrs. Rebecca Shepherd, of Baltimore, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Armstrong. Alexander Purnell, a student at the Delaware State College is spending the holidays here. A concrete pavement has been laid around the M. E Church. Rev. J. W. Jewett is the pastor. We print the news while it is news [Name] Prof, D. S. S. Goodloe, President of the State Teachers' Association, who made the principal speech at the meeting of the Forum last Sunday afternoon. Prof, D. S. S. Goodloe, President of the State Teachers' Association, who made the principal speech at the meeting of the Forum last Sunday afternoon. Cumberland Notes (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., December 26. —The McKendre M. E. Church. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church and Ebenezer Baptist Church are holding successful fairs during the holidays. Mrs. Clara Dingles, Mrs. Maggie Combs and Fulton Myers, of Wheeling, W. Va., are spending the holidays with their respective parents. Miss Edena Rhodes, a student of Howard University, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Rhodes. The First Western Maryland Band is holding a successful fair in their hall on Union street. Mr.Payton Gordon, of Johnstown Pa., spent Christmas with his brother. John Gordon. Mrs. Maime Anderson, of Pittsburg, Pa., is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frend. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bromery are rejoicing over the arrival of a son. Miss Florence M. Harper, a student of the Armstrong Manual Training School, Washington, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Harper. Officers for the coming year were elected at a meeting of the William T. Sherman Lodge No. 1, K of P., as follows: C. C., Marcellus Edwards; V.C., John Gordon; prelate, Rev. G. W M. Lucas; M. of W., William Williams; M. of F., Wesley Williams, M. of E., Ulysses R. Bromery; M of A., Newton Cooper; Inner guard, Geo. S. Douglas; outer guard, Geo. Webster; representative to grand Idge, Marcellus Edwards; alternate, Edward rhodes; trustees, Thos. Matthews, William Hollingworth and Simon Bates. Fairfield Items Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Fairfield, Md., Dec. 26.—Messrs. Stewart, Diggs and Mrs. Mary Boston were at the mass meeting at C. M. E. Church last Tuesday. They represented the National Benefit Association. Rev. Arthur L. Carr, the new pastor of the C. M. E. Church, is increasing his congregation and all say that he is a fine speaker. Mrs. Belle Dorsey, has a boat instead of a Christmas tree, at the C. M. E. Church tonight. Rev. A. L. Carr, Prof. G. Carrson and Mr. Paul Aliton were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown. Miss Laura Wilson, of Baltimore, spent Monday with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. I. J DeShields. Mrs. Samuel Hurd, is out again after a week's illness. Mr. Jack Henderson, who was shot about two months ago is now home with his sister Mrs. Jesse Brunt. Mr. J. E. Cunningham has returned after spending summer and fall in Ohio. Mr. Prince Cunningham of Pittsburg, Pa., is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Jane Vallandingham and brother, Mr. Jane Cunningham. Mr. H. Williams, Mr. James Branch and Geo. Coates are on the sick list. Delivers A Lecture on Music Mrs. J. Wellesey Bailey, of Germantown, Pa., formerly Miss Pearl Waller, of this city delivered a lecture on "The Negro in Music" at the new Y. M.C. A. in Washington; D. C., on Thursday of this week. The lecture was interesting as well as instructive, and contained authentic briefs from different parts of the world. MEETS PREJUDICE AT EVERY TURN Continued from page 1 "Yes I have an automatic one well loaded" "Come out here and let me arrest you." Of course I refused to do so, and the man started the iron horse, and I was soon out of Memphis enroute to another place. I made it to Hopkinsville, Ky. and went directly to the M. & F. college, over which Prof. P. T. Frazer presides as president. Prof. Frazer said that he was glad to see me. Soon had bed arranged and I was in it and fast asleep. The school was visited the next morning. A large number of students were there looking up to me for inspiration and I talked to them, visted the public school, and saw the boys and girls were getting their head full of education, and next found me at the church where a number of women had assembled in the church for the purpose of having me talk to them and I made the talk, then returned to the city or to the college and spoke at the church at night and next found me in St. Louis. Reaching St. Louis, I went to the home of Rev. Sampson Brooks, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. I don't know whether or not you know Dr. Brooks, but he is a great man and is doing a great work. He is so black until he manufactures his own black ink, and this is putting it mildly. He is real black, but then he is a leader of men, and the pastor of a big church with all the people at work. He is now putting forth an effort to get St. Paul church out of debt and it looks like that is going to happen in a short time. Dr.Brooks is surrounded by some fine people in his church and church work. I remained in his house for a long time, then went to Alton, Ill., where they were celebrating the 75th anniversary of the church of which Rev. G. C. Mason is pastor. After an exercise, with E. H. Borden, master of ceremonies, and with me as speaker, the people served a banquet, and I wish you would have heard them all about their church. It was a fine affair. Next morning, I borrowed a suit case from Dr. Brooks loaded myself on the train, and then went to Farington, Mo. This is a fine little town, but as I am going back here. I shall not have anything to say about it until I return. I will then tell you a few things. Back to St. Louis where I spent Sunday. I had the pleasure of visiting a real hotel owned and operated by our people. It is the Commercial Hotel on Morgan street in St. Louis. It was just fine. They have good rooms, just what the doctor ordered, but we did not get to enjoy it like I wanted because of having to come to Chicago. Well I got all I could out of the hotel, and all I could out of the people. I did not get to see Mrs. Roland, but she called at the door and wanted to know if my private secretary was the same size and she desired to see her, but it was late. I am sure she will visit her in Chicago earlier. Well such is the life in a big city, and I was glad to have had the pleasure of knowing such a place. Now leaving there, I fell up on race prejudice good and hard. When I went to get a bed in the bed car, the Pullman clerks told me that the diagram had not been brought down. I told him straight that he was not telling the truth, but he assured me that he was, so I looked up the agent for the road and got the same old song and dance. But like in California, the white man served us to some advantage, as well as disadvantage, for we have them from ebony to alabaster hence I just got one of the alabasters to get a ticket on the bed car for his ebony, and the case was duly settled. I wish you could have seen me. I rode here, and I am right here now. I desire to wish you all a merry Christmas, and will have something to say to you about other things. I find that I will write another letter before the close of the year. Good Bill At Moving Picture Parlor A good bill of moving pictures has been attracting large crowds at the Renard this week and the attendance at the Christmas performance was a record breaker. Daly's Theatre has an exceptionally good bill of vandeville this week. A good bill has been arranged for next week also. A. L. Faulkner, of the Queen Theater, is able to be out after a brief illness at Provident Hospital. Dr. and Mrs. Wellesley G. Bailey. of Philadelphia, are visiting in the city. Mrs. Bailey was formerly Miss Pearl Waller, of this city. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGE [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. Pastor of Asbury M. E. Church Annapolis, Md., who is celebrating his fifteenth anniversary as a minister. A Hitch Over Funeral Arrangements Washington, December 26.—Funeral arrangements of a deceased employee of the House of Representatives became so involved in politics that the police were called in. A court trial was avoided only through the semijudicial interposition of Jerry South, Arkansas chief clerk. The trouble was due primarily to the action of the employee's widow in engaging the services of a Republican undertaker. Charles Curtis a colored messenger died. He was a Democrat. George Robinson, head barber of the House called on the widow. He learned she had employed a colored undertaker to take charge of the funeral. Robinson knew the undertaker was a republican. According to the story told before Chief Clerk South, Robinson dimurred over Mrs. Cuttis' choice.. The House he argued, had employed Curtis under Democratic National Administration was about to be inaugurated, and altogether it would be unwise to let a Republican undertaker bury her husband. Disconnected but convinced, Mrs. Curtis engaged the services of another colored undertaker, who was vouched for as being a good Democrat. Apparently however she forgot to notify the first undertaker Both undertakers met at the Curtis home this morning. A dispute followed. Ultimately it was agreed the two undertakers should talk the matter over with Robinson. When the two undertakers appeared in the barber shop of the House trouble started and led to fisticuffs, when the police were called. The three principals were then taken before Clerk South. It was shown that the Republican undertaker had agreed to accept $197 in payment of all expenses and that the Democratic undertaker had informed Curis' widow that the would take the same amount. After hearing both sides, Clerk South rendered judgement against both contestants. He held the price was too high. County Elects Officers. Topeka, Kan., December 27.—John M. Wright will quit his post as city treasurer on Jaunary 13, when the county officers recently elected will take up their new work. Mr. Wright will be given a position of deputy court clerk under O. K. Swayze. City officials are anxious that Mr. Wright would hold until April, when the municipal election takes pace. Mayor Billiard and other Democrat are among Mr. Wright's warmest supporters. Mr. Wright is one of the best known colored men in the city, who by affability has made himself one of the best liked public officials of the state. His administration of the duties of city treasurer are asid to have been satisfactory in every respect. Trust Company Organized Baton Rouge, La., December 26 The Progressive Negroes Savings Bank and Trust Company, which was recently organized will be located here. The capital stock is $50,000, divided into shares of $625 each. Branches may be established in other towns. The officers of the bank include Dr. J. H. Lowrey. President;Dr. William C. Murray. 1st vice president; Dr. George C. Bryant, second vice president; Dr. George H. Nelson, third vice president; E.D. Wright. secretary; W. W. Wimbush, J. C. Cooper, Daniel E. Brown, W. A. Howell, Roscoe C. Ennis, Dr. J. W. Washington, Dr. J. B. Bell, Rev. Robert Frazier, Dennis Patterson, and Rev. W. W. Lucas, directors. Miss Nillie Thomas of New York, and Mrs. Emma Lweis. of Philadelphia, are holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Robinson, of 1111 Etting street. LOCAL JOTS Masons Elect Officers Providence, R.I., December 17. The fifty fourth annual grand communication of the Most Worshipful Eurepa Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., of Rhode Island was held here last Tuesday. Newport was again honored in securing the grand head of the jurisdiction, as well as several other important positions. The feature of the convention was the presentation of a handsome leather silk hat case by the members of Harmony Loe, No. 1 F. & A. M. to most Worshipful Grand Master William H. Matthews, of Newport, R. J. who responded with an appreciate acceptance. The following officers were elected and installed: Grand Master, William H. Matthews, Newport; deputy grand master, Charles R. Wright, Providence; Senior grand warden, M. Alonzo Van Horne, Newport: Junior Grand Warden, Samuel Holland, Providence; grand terasurer, Riehard Hart, Providence; grand secretary, Edward O. Jackson, Newport; District Deputy Grand master, First Masonic district, Frank H. Green, Providence; District Deputy grand master, second Masonic district, Clark Chambers Brown, Newport. --- Mrs. Martha N. Purnell, born in in Harrisburg, Pa., died in Baltimore, December 19th at 1621 Druid Hill avenue, where she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. John B. Giles. Laid to rest in Snow Hill, Md., where she made her former home. She was one of the first teachers in the south. Greatly respected by all. Leaving a husband three sons and two daughters to mourn her loss. A large number of members and friends of Universal Lodge of Masons, of Annapolis, were present at the First Baptist Church, that city to listen to a special sermon by Rev. S. S Wormley last Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Evans and Mrs. J. L. H. Smith were the Baltimoreans present. Local Grand Army Posts have arranged a big celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro, to be held in Grand Army Hall on New Year's night. The oration will be delivered by Rev. J. W. MacDonald. Prof. D. S. S. Goodloe, principal of the State Normal School, was the principal speaker at the meeting of the Forum last Sunday afternoon. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins will read a paper on 'Racial Antipathy' this Sunday afternoon. --- The Senior Frats, an organization of the senior class of the Colored High School, gave a dance at Galliean Fisherman's Hall Thursday night. Music was furnished by Kerr's Orchestra. The dance was quite a success. Mrs. Adelaide Williams was granted an absolute divorce from her hustand, Randolph Williams on December 21st, 1912. Mrs. Williams is the oldest daughter of Mrs. Margaret A. Iler Mr. T. C. Ruddell, Counsel. Dr. Dewit Lyman Washington, of 626 W. Lanvale street, was graduated from the Chicago College of Mechano Therapy on December. He made a specialty of the treatment of chronic disesaes. The annual treat to the Sunday School of the Madison Street Presbyterian Church was given Thursday night. A big Christmas tree loaded with good things was a fea A literary and musical program was rendered. Miss Helen Popel, of Harrisburg, Pa., assisted. Ice cream and cake were served at the conclusion of the program. Mr. George W. Anderson is the superintendent of the School. Each child received a box of candy. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother Emily Begons, who departed this life on December 28, 1911. By her daughter, Mrs. Maggie White. Philadelphia, December 26.—Bishop and Mrs. George L. Blackwell celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of their marriage last night at their home, 624 S. 16th street. They received many tokens of esteem from various sections of the country. 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Under the auspices of the Choir and Sunday School ...SUNDAY EVENING, DEC. 29th, 1912... Their will be recitations and solos preceding the second part. John W. Brown, Director. Edward Barnett, Asst. F. H. Young, Pres. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. Dr. D. G. Hill, Pastor. POSITIVELY - SILVER OFFERING - POSITIVELY Don't forget the date, Sunday Evening, Dec. 29th, 1912. Emancipation Celebration at Trinity A. M. E. Church Linden Avenue and Biddle Street, Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor Wednesday, Jan. 1st, 1913, at 8 P. M. Admission Free The general public is cordially invited. 1. Selection.....By the Choir of Trinity Church 2. Invocation.....Bishop John Hurst, D. D. 3. Selection.....By the Choir 4. Introductory remarks.....By the presiding office r, Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, Principal of the Colored High School. 5. Duett.....Madames Lula Scott & Maud Gross 6. Recitation.....Miss Lillie May Thomas 7. Selection.....By the Choir 8. Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Miss Ella Brown 9. Music.....Patriotic Selection 10. Address....."Fifty years of freedom of the Negro woman" Mrs. Mary F. Handy 11. Emancipation Oration.....Attorney Geo. W. F. McMechen 12. Distribution of Emancipation Proclamation 13. Benediction GRAND CHRISTMAS RECITAL by the CHOIR OF JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Rev. Ernest Lyons, Pastor SUNDAY EVENING, DECEM Special Soloist will be; Miss Eslander Th vatory of Music, also Directress of The N. Y. She will be ably assisted by Miss Helen Bishop. Soprano Miss Mamie Woolford, Soprano Misses Mary Lou Wilson, Arabella Br Silver Offerin EVENING, DECEMBER 29th, ; Miss Eslander Thomas, a student Directress of The A. M. E. Zion C poly assisted by Soprano Mrs. Frances l, Soprano Mr. J. Filson, Arabella Briggs and Mary M. Silver Offering at the Door SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29th, 1912, 8 P. M. Special Soloist will be; Miss Eslander Thomas, a student of the Ithica Conservatory of Music, also Directress of The A. M. E. Zion Church Choir of Ithica, N. Y. She will be ably assisted by Miss Helen Bishop. Soprano Mrs. Frances Butler, Mezzo-Soprana Miss Mamie Woolford, Soprano Mr. John Woodward, Basso Misses Mary Lou Wilson, Arabella Briggs and Mary Moulton, Elocutionists William Oscar Johnson, Conductor ...MISLETOE MA New Year's Afternoon and 2 to 6.30 P. M. 8.00 P. M. to WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Gala performance in afternoon of the Famous Ju- as Courtiers at Galilean Auditorium. Mr. L. Instructor in Charge. Mr. Kerr's Orchestra. Prices: Children in afternoon under 12 years Under 6 years, accompanied by Adult, SLETOE MA car's Afternoon at M. 8.00 P.M. to DAY, JANUARY in afternoon of the Famous Ju Galilean Auditorium. Mr. L. ge. Mr. Kerr's Orchestra. in afternoon under 12 years years, accompanied by Adult, of Israel. following the ...MISLETOE MAZE... ...MISLETOE MAZE... WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1913 Gala performance in afternoon of the Famous Juvenile Troubadours as Courtiers at Galilean Auditorium. Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey Instructor in Charge. Mr. Kerr's Orchestra. Prices: Children in afternoon under 12 years 20 Cents. Under 6 years, accompanied by Adult, Free. Adults 25c. The King Of Israel What promises to be an occasion of unusual musical significance, is the presentation by the Metropolitan M. E. Sunday School of Gabriel's scriptural oratorio cantata, "The King of Israel." The two most exacting forms of composition for the voice, he oratoria and the cantata, are rarely combined. In his King of Israel," Gabriel has succeeded in producing wonderful vocal effects and dramatic action. Sunday; December 2, 1912. With a chorus of fifty trained voices and an augmented orchestra, music lovers and the general public are assured a new interpretation of the events preceding and $1 BIFOCALS It for those requiring two near sight in the same solid lens ground invisible Special, $5.00 to $10.00, E OPTICAL CO. LAW ST. 309 Side of the Street WINGS LATÉ A. M. E. CHURCH AGES 50 ATA—The Prince of Peace.... ER. Comp., Op. 13 and Orchestra accompanist, Choir and Sunday School J, DEC. 29th, 1912... Colos preceding the second part. Barnett, Asst. F. H. Young, Pres. Dr. D. G. Hill, Pastor. OFFERING—POSITIVELY Day Evening. Dec. 29th, 1912. At Trinity A. M. E. Church Rev. A. L. Gaines, D D., Pastor at 8 P. M. Admission Free is cordially invited. By the Choir of Trinity Church ...Bishop John Hurst, D. D. ...By the Choir ...By the presiding office r, ...Hawkins, Capital of the Colored High School. Madames Lula Scott & Maud Gross ...Miss Lillie May Thomas ...By the Choir Proclamation Miss Ella Brown Patriotic Selection of freedom of the Negro woman" By F. Handy Attorney Geo. W. F. McMechen Proclamation SCITAL by the CHOIR OF M. E. CHURCH, MEMBER 29th, 1912, 8 P. M. Thomas, a student of the Ithica Conser- A. M. E. Zion Church Choir of Ithica, Mrs. Frances Butler, Mezzo-Soprana Mr. John Woodward, Bassco Briggs and Mary Moulton, Elocutionists ing at the Door DE MAZE... Earlyoon and Night 8.00 P. M. to 100 A. M. JANUARY 1st, 1913 at the Famous Juvenile Troubadours Rium. Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey 's Orchestra. under 12 years 20 Cents. died by Adult, Free. Adults 25c. following the birth of Christ the King of Israel." Prof. Louis E. Toomey, impresario, will direct. Dr. Thomas H. Kerr will lead the orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Tilghman, and family wish to thank their many friends for their sincere and kind sympathy, also for the beautiful floral tributes at the death of their dear daughter and sister. Rev. L. H. Shorts, pastor of Queen St. Baptist Church, Hampton, Va., spent the Christmas holidays as the guest of Mr. G. Sumner Whyte, of George street. --- AND UP. Gold Shell Glasses Fitted to Your Eyes, Guaranteed 20 years. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. Last Sabbath Service this Year. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subject; "Taking Stock." Tuesday night, Dec. 31, Watch night services beginning at 9 p. m. Offering at the Door. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, D. D., District Supt. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D. D., pastor of the Madison St. Presbyterian Church. 8 p. m, Rev D. D. Turpeau, of the Anti-Saloon League. The public is invited to hear these pulpit orators. A silver collection is asked at each service. At 5 o'clock the Epworth League will also have a special program, W Ashbie Hawkins, Esq., will address the league. A silver offering will be taken Let the friends come on time. Polite ushers and cordial officers and members will greet you at each service. WHAT COAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine St."King's Hill" Rev Alfred Young Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Reu. Levi Miller $ 3 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Rev. Samuel Dixon Monday, Dec. 30th, Local Preachers' Concert. Tuesday night, watch meeting; Prayer meeting every Wed. night. Everybody welcome Miss E. M, Cooper, Pres. W. C. Tongue, Supt. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor Special Music. Prayer Meeting Thursday Night ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon by an Ex-Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Exercises by Sundav School Missionary Society. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres E. L. EMANCIPATION JUBILLE Commemorating 50 years of Freedom. Wednesday night, January 1st, 1918. Hon. Warner T. McGuinn, orator. Special music by the choir. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURC. Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Sermon 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. 8 p. m., Pastor. Special Subject. G. W. Fowler, Pres. O. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. An EXCELLENT AND INTERESTING program this Sunday at the A C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church 5:30 P. M. The topic will be opened for discussion by Mrs. Mary Mosely Topic: Missionary needs and how we may help to meet them. 2 Cor. 8:19—. Good Music Everybody welcome Mannie Woolford, Pres. C. A. Carey, sect. There will be a sermon preached to the Church Aid Association of St. John's A. M. E. Church by Dr. Ernest Lyon, of John Wesley M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon, December 29, 1912 at 3 o'clock. Congregation and friends are cordially invited to be present. Mrs. Sarah Bailey, President; Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. Greetings From Fennell: January 1st marks the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of Lincoln's 'Emancipation Proclamation. During the past fifty years of freedom the race has made remarkable progress along all lines. Though the race has only been free for fifty years Fennell's Pharmacy has accumulated experience of a hundred years as its method of doing business. Pure drugs, fine sodas, the best toilet articles, courteous and prompt service will be our watch word in providing better service in 1913. We desire to thank the general public for its generous patronage in 1912, and hope for a continuance of the same during the coming year. 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. Waymar's Circle Day Mrs. Hattie Custis, President £ 10 to 11 a. m., Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. J. H. A. Martin of Va 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. B. F. Watson, D. D., Sec. of Church Extension. John Murray, Pres. of Leagues Herbert Frisby, Supt. Tuesday, Dec., 31, 9 p. m., Watch Meeting will open. At the same hour revival service will open. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Quarterly Meeting Revival Revival 11 a. m., Preaching. Subject "Who Will Come." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 4 p. m., All Churches, Sunday. Schools and Missionary Christian Workers are cordially invited to be present at an old-fashioned service. 6.30 p. m., A. U. E. League, Mr. S. E. Robinson, President 8 P. M., Special Preaching by Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. P. E. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a.m. Sermon by the Pastor. subject "Abraham and the Birds." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Bertha Fleming, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Sermon br. Rev. Dr. E. Lyon, of John Wesley M. E. Church, attended by Choir and Congregation. 6 p. m. A. C. E. L., Chas. Roberts, President. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1342 N. Calhoun Street 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 6 p. m. League. 8 p. m. Sermon After six weeks travel in the South the pastor has returned and will distribute some of the products of the Southland - that he secured for his members and friends. Sugar cane, cotton seed, rice, oranges and nuts will be given as souvenirs. All friends are invited. C. E. Dorsey, Supt A. E. J. E. Neal, Pres League Wm. M. Harrison, Pres. Stewards TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon BETHBL 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. D. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor, 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5.45 p. m., Special program by the Allen League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor 11 a. m., Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Allen League. 8 p. m., Pastor Rev. J. C. MacDonald, Pastor. Woman's Day 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor, subject; "The Closed door" 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. M. F. Sydes He will be accompanied by his congregation. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. D. D. Turpeau, D.D. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edward Williams, Pastor The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. Services: 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Special Music by Mixed Choir 3 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon. Special music by Male Choir Monday, Dec. 30th, S. S. Entertainment Free. Tuesday. Watch night service. Seats Free All Welcome Colored Young Women's Christian Association, 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, DEC. 29th, at 5 P. M. The program will be in charge of the members of the Home Circle. Mrs. Margaret Lewis, Pres. Miss Sadie Chew, presiding. M. E. Murphy, President E. E. Bright, Secretary EMANCIPATION PROCLMATION Address by Rev. J. W. MacDonald. D. D., Pennsylvania Avenue Zion Church. Subject: "The Negro Soldier in the American Wars at Grand Army Hall, Tessier and Orchard streets. Silver offering at the door. THE AFRO-AMERICAN'S NEW YEAR GREETINGS The Afro-American wishes its many friends a happy and prosperous New Year. It wishes in 1913 that: President Taft will find the professorship in the Yale Law School, a field for still greater usefulness. President elect Wilson—A most successful administration. Colonel Roosevelt—A still more successful work in the interests of all the people. Governor Goldsborough—More opportunities to bring home the fact that the law is supreme. Senator Jackson—The best Senator that Maryland has had. Collector Stone—A quiet and dignified repose after he has been succeeded by a democrat. Bishop Walters—That he will be successful in his efforts at making a new Black Cabinet. Robert N. Wood—That he will lead his hosts to the counter where they may chase Sulzer with Wilson, and land the prizes. W. E. B. DuBuois—That he will continue to render the race great service as a publicist. Booker T. Washington—That he will not be in "want" while getting that extra $53,000 a year. Jack Johnson-That he stay out of the clutches of the law in 1914. Ben Davis-That he be restored to health before the next B. M. C. J. C. Napier-That he will again become a banker after giving up the position of Register of the Treasury. Mayor Preston-Still greater success in providing public improvements. Henry Lincoln Johnson-That he will hold on as Recorder of Deeds long enough to "sass" some of those rabid Southern Congressman. Dr. S. M. Newman-A successful regime as head of Howard University. R. W. Tyler-That after Woodrow Wilson says farwell to him as Auditor for the Navy that he will return to active newspaper work. Mason E. Hawkins-That he will not have long to wait to preside over a new High School. Dr. Jesse E. Moorland-That he will conduct successful Y. M. C. A. campaigns in all parts of the country. William E. Lewis-That he will still remain a member of the American Bar Association, even if he cannot hold on as Assistant Attorney General of the United States. Kelly Miller-That he will still be in demand as a platform speaker. Bishop J. Albert Johnson-That he will be able to civilize the white Africans. Bishop Hurst-That Florida will bloom like a rose under his administration. Bishop Coppin That he will have four more years of splendid service for the Baltimore Conference. Bishop L. B. Scott-That success in Liberia will still continue. Fred R. Moore-That he be spared from the African fever in order to continue as publisher of the New York Age. Lester A. Walton—That he still be the leading theatrical writer of the race. Charles W. Anderson—That he will continue as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Wall Street District until some Democrat lands James H. Anderson—Still greater succers for the Amostrdam News. John H. Dickerson—That Florida will still be in the lead as a center of Masonry. Joseph P. Evans—That he will live long to continue fight the battles of the Progressives. T. Thomas Fortune—That he will be in active service as a journalist for the next few decades. Gilchrist Stewart—That he will have still more success as a hunter of "snakes." "Gib" Young—That his New York Casino will be continued occupied each night. Dr. J. B. Oliver—That if Indiana is to again have the honor of having one of its sons as American Minster to Hayti that he will be the lucky one. Cornelius A. Hughes-That he will continue to be the ready letter writer of the New York Colored Democracy. James L. Curtis-That he will successfully sing "O, Remember Me" to Woodrow Wilson. George A. Watty-That he will have a great time in entertaining the Knights of Pythias here next August. Councilman Cummings-That he will get a bill through the City Council getting improved paving for Druid Hill avenue. Harry T. Pratt-That he will administer some oxygen to the local Business League. W. Ashbie Hawkins-That the race will remember gratefully and substantially his efforts against the segregation law and discriminations on bay steamers. Joseph L. Myers-That he will report the biggest year in the history of the Public Baths. John Cromwell—That he will buy no more mules that will chase him through his kitchen. Albert Johnson—That his contracting jobs will be multiplied. Rev. Harvey Johnson—That he will live to see all of the Baptist family united. Rev. W. J. Wintson—That success attend his efforts as president of Cayton Williams University. Miss Annabel Wilson—That she will win still greater laurels as head nurse at Provident Hospital. Miss Ida R. Cummings—That she will be able to make more young hearts glad. Miss Cornelia Anderson-That the Day Nursery will prosper under her direction. The Immortal Eight-That they will have a Thanksgiving meeting on their luck in escaping the deluge that struck the Taft electors. Harry W. Bass-That he will foul his critics by getting up a fine exposition. Dr. R. R. Wright-That he will continue to make valuable studies of race events past and present. Daniel Murray-That his Encyclopedia will have a wide sale. Monroe Work-That he will continue to "work" up forgotten race history. R. W. Thompson—More success as a newspaper correspondent. Cary B. Lewis—The cream of newspaper work around Chicago. Col. J. O. Midnight—More laurels as a lecturer and newspaper man. The Black Cabinet—A peaceful respite from the "cares" of looking after the G. O. r. Edward H. Morris—Success in managing the Odd Fellows. Dr. F. N. Mossell—That his work at Frederick Douglass Hospital, Philadelphia will still be the talk of the country. W. F. DeBardeleben—That he will be able to get all of his pledges toward the new Y. M. C. A. in on schedule time. Mrs. E. J. Wheatley—That she will continue to work for better school facilities. Dr. Ernest Lyon—That he will continue in confidential relations with the Liberian Republic. Julius C. Johnson—That Odd Fellows money will come in chunks. Thomas L. Jones-That his Baltimore friends will invite him over frequently Wm. H. Dalv-That success will come more abundantly in the theatrical business. Jacob C. Nicholson-That he will have black histories and all other things black in the black schools. Kennard Williams-That some day he may be a theatrical manager. Perry P. Dobson-That his efforts to build up the Odd Fellows will be successful. John P. Forrester-That he will continue to hold on to his Custom House job. Joseph Garner-That he will have still more success as a newsgatherer. John W. Rich-That he will grow watermelons on his farm and be able to secure a new building for Provident Hospital. Wiley Bates-That he will see interest money come in chunks. Wm. L. Fitzgerald-That he will continue in his belief that advertising pays. J. Edward Smith-That he wont grow much stouter. Bernard Taylor-That business will be so good that he can add more automobiles. Jay Gould-That he will stop making the boys envious. "Bill Lewis--That he become a bloated bondholder. Dr. Fowler—That he will still be able to get around among the "boys." T. T. Taylor—That he will be able tc buy five more big vans. H. M. St. Clair—That he will still make more money in Cambridge. "Eddie" Myers—That he will allow no more cops to test their night sticks on his head. Thos. R. and Wallace L. Smith—Greatest possible success in their hotel business S. Q. Sanks—That his eloquent tongue will not grow still. James A. Ross—That his long espousal of Democracy may land him in the new Black Cabinet. W. Monroe; Trotter--That his efforts for the Democracy will not go unrewarded. J. H. W. Howard-That he continue to be the Chief Democratic editor. Everybody, everywhere Plenty of work, money and happiness. It Pays to Advertise! That is what W.L.Fitzgerald says and because it pays he wants us to reserve one half page for his add in our next week's issue. . . . Don't Fail To See and Read It. Richmond, Va., Dec. 27. No Negro is now left on the pension rolls of Virginia. The last of the few who were ever there has died in Hanover County. According to a ruling of attorney General Samuel W Williams, at no time did a Negro have a legal right to draw a Pension from Virginia services in the war between the states. He ruled adversely on application, and Pension Clerk E. L. Scott has turned down many such appeals. The Law confines receipients of the State's gratitude to men who served in the army or navy as regular members of the forces. The Attorney-General, the Auditor, and everybody else connected with the matter, wishes that pensions might be paid to some colored people. Their services on the field with their masters, and at home with the women and children, are well remembered, and to-day many of them live in poverty. But there seems no warrant in law for allowing a pension claim from a member of that race. The Hanover pensioner helped to guard Confederate hospitals in Richmond, and was a member of a sort of Negro home guard, which drilled in Capital Square. Winchester Notes Winchester, Va., December 19. Reports submitted at the recent quarterly conference of St. Paul A. M. E. Church showed that the congregation was in a flourishing condition. Rev. George R. Jones is the presiding elder. A successful Women's Day services were held at John Mann M. E. Church last Sunday. Prof. and Mrs. Joseph Fletcher are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a fine son. Rev. Walker and family have gone to Middletown, Pa., where he has assumed the pastorate of a church. Rev. Mr. Lee, of Harrisburg, Pa., filed the pulpit at Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church Sunday night. Miss Jennie Williams, of West Virginia, is here visiting relatives and friends. Baltimore County Notes A revival which resulted in forty accesions to the church has just ended at the Greenspring M. E. Church Rev. W. T. Harris is the pastor. Rev. Dr. E. w. Scott, president of the Colored Methodist Protestant Conference, will conduct watch night services at the Lennox Avenue M. P. Church Towson. The Misses Butler, of Fauquier County, Va., are visiting their sister, Mrs. Kate Brown, of 712 Eve Street, Sparrows Point. Mr. John H. Thomas died at West Rolaud Park last week. He was 85 years of age. The remains were taken to Aberdeen, Md., for interment. The funeral of Mr. George Meyers was held at his residence in Towson Tuesday. A rally was held at the Roland Park M. P. Church Sunday. Rev.E. W. Scott filled the pulpit at the pulpit at the evening service. THE girl who can't have faith in three men at the same time has no business trying to be a summer girl. You never saw a man wear his new suit in order to make another man jealous. Some men tell the time of day by the sun, and some women tell the time of night by the son. There's no rest for the weary, but then who cares as long as there's a crowd at the social? Be young while you can; you'll have hard enough work trying to be young when you can't. Nobody loves a grouch, but that fact doesn't cure him. The only time some persons enjoy doing their duty is when it is an unpleasant one for the other fellow. When we have to work only four hours a day, think of all the time we'll have to make chicken coops. It is noticeable that the present craze for old time things doesn't lead any girl into running tallow candles and making soft soap. How Are You. How are you today? What a pleasant greeting! Doesn't mean so very much, But it puts a man in touch With a friend on meeting. How are you today? Just a word that's spoken As a brother man you meet On the crowded city street As a friendly token. How are you today? Kindly interest summing In the man whose path is crossed By the human current tossed Mid the city's humming. How are you today? Greeting thus the other For a moment in the throng E'er you part and move along As a friend and brother. No Hope. No Hope. "But why doesn't your mother like me?" "She thinks you are a mollycoddle, and she says no girl of hers shall ever marry a mollycoddle." "Yes. I will beat up that bulldog next door the very next time I call on you." "Then she'll say you're a brute and would tyrannize over me." Doing Well. "And how is your dear daughter Julia?" "Splendid!" "Getting on nicely at college?" "Fine! She was conditioned in several branches, but she was rushed by three sororities and got on the basket ball team." Accounted For. "We have the brightest baby." "Ah!" "Yes. Why, all summer long every second man I meet on the street has stopped to remark upon it." "Yes. Almost everybody in town has been running for office this year." "She said she would die for Jack." "She did? You mean die?" "She did." "Yes, but she spelled it with a 'y'." MO $ \begin{array}{c c} \bullet & \bullet \\ \end{array} $ Going Some. "I hear that Frank has made good." "You but he has." "Sure! He married the widow of a millionaire the first time he tried it and the daughter of another the second time." ```markdown ``` "I wonder why the trees shed their leaves in the fall." "To get ready for the winter." "Wouldn't it be warmer with the leaves on?" "Not for the leaves." Generous. "What train are you going to take?" "Not any. The train is going to take me." "You give me a pain." "No charges. You needn't give it back." Better Not. "Ah, wad some power the gittle gie us. To see ourselves as others see us!" No such a blow that power would strike. It was aware what we were like. when you are looking for the highest expression of taste and art in the next job of yours call at the office of ____. 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." The Afro-American Company 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." ```markdown ``` Our Specialties Church & Society Work Wedding Invitations Letter and Bill Heads Placards. Visiting Cards We do out-of-town Printing 628 N. Eutaw St. Church & Society Work Wedding Invitations Letter and Bill Heads Placards. Visiting Cards We do out-of-town Printing St. Baltimore, Md. GROWTH OF UNITY AMONG LEADERS VALUE OF SELF HELP SHOWN. McDonough Memorial Hospital Association Holds Public Meeting at the Abyssinian Baptist Church—Dr. Booker T. Washington Makes Principal Address. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York. The public meeting recently held at the Abyssinian Baptist church in this city under the auspices of the McDonough Memorial Hospital association was a notable affair. It served as a fitting climax to the many worthy efforts of the colored people of this section during the year to do real constructive work for the larger development and advancement of racial institutions. The edifice was crowded from street to platform with an audience thoroughly alive to the purpose of the occasion as well as eager to see and hear the speaker of the evening, Dr. Booker T. Washington, who delivered one of his most instructive and eloquent addresses. Dr. Washington's speechmaking tour in Greater New York during the first two weeks of December was one of earnest pleading for fair opportunity for the race in the various lines of business industry as well as in social and benevolent work. The Rev: Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the Abyssinian church, in introducing Dr. Washington, said: I wish publicly to express my thanks to the association for the honor you have conferred upon me. Many honors have come to me during the twenty years of my humble ministry, but allow me to assure you and your distinguished guests that none have been more heartily appreciated than the honor of presiding and presenting the speaker on this occasion. If the Negroes of the norland are behind the Negroes of the southland in racial development, as is so often stated, [Image of a man with a mustache and wavy hair, wearing a suit and tie.] REV. A. OLAYTON POWELL, D. D. It is because the leaders of the race in the north were so afraid of drawing the color line that they put a wet blanket over everything that looked distinct racial. For that reason white men in the north for the necessities of life than have been our brothers in the south. But we are beginning to learn that a dependent people are a poor and weak people. So the sensible colored men and women of the north have come to know largely through the teachings of our noted guest that the establishment and conduct of colored Y. M. C. A.'s, industrial schools, colleges, hospitals and business enterprises instead of our own, are making us aware; that they, not only possesses of employment for our own, but that they are institutions in which we are being taught the important lessons of self control and self direction. Another evidence of race progress is the increasing feeling of harmony among the workers and thinkers of the 10,000,000 Negroes. Whether we are advocates of the so called higher or industrial education, whether we call ourselves radicals or conservatives, whether we belong to this or that group of thinkers, we have learned the lesson that we are all looking toward and working toward one glorious end, namely, the development and uplift of this great race of ours. The colored man is against his race, who is wasting his energies fighting other colored men who do not copy his way of solving the problem. A well known white friend said to me not long ago that a certain colored man did not believe in the rights of his race. I repelled that he seriously mistaken. There is not colored man in America who does not want every right guaranteed by the federal government. Some may try to secure them by agitation, some by education, some by the accumulation of property, some by one way and some another, but we all want our rights. It was my privilege recently to attend a banquet which marked an epoch in the history of the American Negro. At that banquet 200 colored Republicans, Democrats, Progressives. Prohibitionists and conservatives of all leading rebellious nominations united in complimenting and applauding the national leadership of a Negro Democrat. No people can climb to a place of prominence and power unless they are willing to follow community, county and state leaders, and these leaders in turn must be willing to follow national leadership. Mr. Anson Phelps Stokes, secretary of Yale university, said to me some time ago that there were just seven great men in the world and that Dr. Washington was one of them. I was so proud of the fact that a colored man was one of the seven I forgot to ask him to name the other six. I have the honor, therefore, of presenting to this audience not the leading Negro, but one of the most useful and distinguished citizens of the United States and one of the seven great men of the world, Dr. Booker T. Wash- FREEMAN DENTAL SOCIETY. Celebrates Twelfth Anniversary and Election Officer at Rosquet Elects Officers at Banquet. Washington.-Twenty-seven colored dentists sat around the banquet board recently at Williams' cafe and applauded the toastmaster, Dr. W. S. Lofin, when he arose to announce that the speeckmaking was about to begin. For fully two hours the banqueters listened to toasts sparkling with wit and humor. The occasion was the annual banquet and election of officers of the Robert T. Freeman Dental Society of the District of Columbia. This is the oldest colored dental society in the United States and was incidentally celebrating its twelfth anniversary. Prior to the banquet the election of officers took place. All of the officers who served during the past year were re-elected. The roster of officers is as follows: President, Dr. C. C. Fry; vice president, Dr. A. S. Gaskins; secretary, Dr. George H. Butcher; treasurer, Dr. A. J. Gwathney; librarian, Dr. W. E. Hamilton; historian, Dr. John E. Washington. Dr. Fry in his annual address made some very interesting observations. He pointed out the progress the society has made during the past year. Twenty-three local dentists are members and fifteen honorary members live in the adjacent states of Maryland and Virginia. During the past year seven meetings were held, at each of which a paper dealing with some side of the profession was read by one of the members and discussed by the society. Official recognition has been accorded the society by the board of dental examiners of the District. On one occasion during the past year a committee from the society appeared by invitation before a congressional committee and gave recommendations concerning proposed dental legislation affecting the District of Columbia. Dr. Fry's report was a complete and exhaustive review of the past year's work. When he finished his remarks he was warmly congratulated. Dr. Roscoe C. Brown of Richmond, Va., editor of the dental section of the National Medical Journal, was present. In an address he urged the members to help him make the dental section interesting and instructive. Dr. Ferguson, also of Richmond, president of the Tri-State Dental league, was also present and urged the society to have representation at the next session of the league at Buckroe Beach in June. Other out of town dentists present were Dr. Jackson of Providence, R. L.; Dr. Ramsey of Richmond, Dr. Anderson and Dr. Jones of Baltimore and Dr. Johnson of Petersburg, Va. The following dentists sat around the banquet table: Dr. Anderson of Baltimore. Dr. Butcher. Dr. Barrier. Dr. Brown of Richmond; Dr. Cherry. Dr. Edwards, Dr. Fry, Dr. Fray, Dr. Francis, Dr. Fraser, Dr. Freeman, Dr. Ferguson of Richmond; Dr. Gwathney, Dr. Gaskins, Dr. Gray, Dr. Hamilton, Dr. Johnson of Petersburg; Dr. Jackson of Providence, Dr. Jones of Baltimore, Dr. Loftin, Dr. Nailor, Dr. Ramsey of Richmond; Dr. Tancil, Dr. Summer Wormley. Dr. Roscoe Wormley. Dr. Walker. Dr. Wilson and Dr. Washington. SUCCESS OF DR. CREDITT. Work of Brilliant Educator and Minister Having a Salutary Effect. The religious and educational work of the Rev. William A. Creditt, L.L.D. of Philadelphia is having a salutary effect upon the public generally as well as upon those in his immediate sphere. Dr. Creditt is the successful pastor of the Cherry Memorial Baptist church in Philadelphia and president of the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural school at Downingtown, Pa. He was for four years president of the New England Baptist missionary convention, the largest organization among the Baptist denomination in the northern and New England states. Dr. Crediti is an alumnus of Lincoln university, brilliant scholar, mentor and successful pastor. The new $100,000 Cherry Memorial church edifice was built under his pastorial direction. The Downingtown school under his lead is destined to become the largest of its kind in the north among Afro-Americans. The enrollment of students at the school for 1912-13 is the largest since its beginning. Emancipation Celebration Program. The suggested program for the celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation, to be held in Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1913, prepared by R. R. Wright, Ph.D., editor of the Christian Recorder. Philadelphia, includes patriotic songs, readings, sermon or address and papers on various subjects in keeping with the occasion. Among the leading papers to be read will be one on "Fifty Years of Negro Progress" and one entitled "The Next Fifty Years—What?" Dunbar's "Ode to Ethiopia" and the emancipation proclamation will be read, also selection from Whittier's "Voices of Freedom." Persons desiring a copy of Dr. Wright's paper on "Fifty Years of Negro Progress" should send a two cent stamp for mailing the same to their address. The pamphlet is in great demand and is sent free to all applicants. Afro-American Thrift In Allensworth. The most notable feature of advance in modern village improvement among Afro-Americans of their exclusive effort is in the town of Allensworth. Cal., where the townspeople have recently organized, equipped and installed a fire department. The personnel of the department is made up of both male and female. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. P. WILSON HEADS COLLINS CHAPEL HOSPITAL STAFF. Memphis Institution's Future Assured Under Direction of Eminent Surgeon. Nashville, Teun.—Considerable interest is manifested in the announcement that Dr. J. T. Wilson, the celebrated colored surgeon of this city, has become surgeon in chief of Collins Chapel Old Folks' Home and Hospital, located at 418 Ashland Court, Memphis, Teun. Dr. Wilson is, without doubt, one of the most successful and best known men in his profession in the south and has successfully operated upon many intricate and difficult cases which have given him wide influence and prestige. For a number of years he has held the chair of clinical surgery at the Meharry Medical college, and is regarded as one of the institution's foremost lecturers. He himself is a graduate of the Meharry Medical college, and for several years was the proprietor of Wilson's Infirmary, erected at a cost of about $20,000, which was recently destroyed by fire. Dr. Wilson will soon complete the rebuilding of the new infirmary, hand-somer and more completely equipped than ever. For twelve or fifteen years Dr. Wilson has been practicing his profession among the white and colored people of this section. He has made many friends. The authorities of Collins Chapel Old Folks' Home and Hospital, have done well to secure the services of this celebrated surgeon to direct their work, and his connection therewith will give added confidence to and widen the influence of this young institution. The tremendous affair undertaken by a single congregation of Memphis in the beginning, which later enlisted the support of the West Tennessee, Arkansas. Little Rock and the Mississippi conferences of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church bids fair to be a greater success than its promoters have even dreamed of. If a hospital can succeed. Dr. J. T. Wilson is the man who will make it succeed. In the meantime he does not relinquish his connection with Meharray Medical college. Public meetings in observance of the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of the proclamation of emancipation are scheduled to be held in many of the large cities on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1913. These celebrations will be followed by extensive preparations for holding big expositions in many of the states later in the year, at which the progress of the race during the fifty years of freedom will be shown. The Twentieth Century club of Portland, Ore., hold its last social session for 1912 recently at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Anderson on Everett street. The meeting was well attended and highly interesting. The club is doing splendid work in keeping alive the social and literary spirit among its members in the community. Joseph Bonaparte. Joseph Romparte fled to America after the hundred days and bought a home in Philadelphia, where he lived in winter, and a mansion in New Jersey, where he passed his summers. He was much liked in this country, but could not make up his mind to stay here, so returned to Europe, hoping to profit by the changes of government in France. He was always disappointed and found himself an unwelcome guest in every country save England. He finally secured permission to live in Italy and died in Florence in 1844. Positive Proof. An Irishman and a Scot were arguing as to the merits of their respective countries. "Ah, weel." said Sandy, "they toor doon an anul castle in Scotland and found many wires under it, which shows that the telegraph was knoon there houndreds o' years ago." "Well," said Iat, "they toor down an onid castle in Oireland, and, begorna, there was no wires found under it, which shows that they knew all about wireless telegraphy in Oireland hundreds ay years ago."—Exchange. Nebraska Purnice Nebraska possesses extraordinary deposits of pumice. Practically the whole state is overlaid by natural deposits of this substance in all stages of consolidation, from fairly solid rock to the finest dust. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson XIII.—Fourth Quarter,For Dec. 29,1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, a Comprehensive Quarterly Review—Golden Text. John vii, 17—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Lesson I.—Jesus walking on the sea. Mark vi. 4556. Golden Text. Matt. xiv. 27. "Straightway Jesus spoke unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I, be not afraid." He often sends or leads His own into trouble that he may reveal Himself more fully to them. He is always in prayer for us and always sees our toil and is never unmindful of us. If we had ears to hear we might often hear Him say the words of the Golden Text. Lesson 11 - Clean and unclean, Mark vii, 1-13. Golden Text, Rom. xiv, 17. "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy God." It is not the outward that counts before God if the heart is not right. There must be that which men can see, but it must proceed from a new heart and a clean heart, a new birth from God by the Spirit and the word. Christ our righteousness in the heart. Lesson III.-Mission to the gentiles. Mark vii. 24-30: Matt. viii. 5-13. Golden Text. John vi. 37. "Him that cometh to Me I will in nowhere cast out." The stories of the Roman centurion and the Syrophoenician woman take us outside of Israel and carry us back to the queen of Sheba and all kings who came to Solomon because of the Lord to hear His wisdom and to bring Him gifts, for the Lord was heard and worshipped through Solomon. Lessson IV.-Wandering in Decapolis, Mark vii, 31 to viii, 10. Golden Text. Mark vii, 37. "He both done all things well. He maketh both the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak." Whenever mouth and ears are yielded to Him he can give power to speak and hear. He said to a prophet at one time. "When I speak with thee I will open thy month" (Izek, ill, 27). As to the hungry, them he filleth with good things (Luke i, 53; vl, 21). Lesson V. -The sign and the leaves. Mark vill. 11-26. Golden Text. John vill. 12 (R. V.). "Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world." * * * * Bread for the body seemed more real to them than food for the soul. They were unbelieving and therefore more or less blind. Their eyes and ears did not profit them as they should. False doctrine abounded them, as now, and we must take heed what we hear and how. Lesson VI. — World's temperance Sunday, Hos. vii. Golden Text, Isa. v. 11 (R. V.). "Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning that they may follow strong drink, that tarry late into the night till wine infuse them!" Hosea was contemporary with Isaiah (Isa. 1. 1; Isa. 1. 1), and both were faithful messengers of the Lord against the sin of drunkenness. But we must not forget the drunkenness without wine (Isa. xxix. 9). Lesson VII. — The great question Mark vii. 27 to ix. 1. Golden Text Matt. xvi. 16. "The art of the Christ, the Son of the living God." Simon Peter, speaking at one time from God and another from the devil reverse 23 and Matt. xvi. 17, should make us consider who it is that is using us. Whole eternal life is the free gift of God, the cost of discipleship is the whole hearted renunciation of self. Lesson VIII.-The transfiguration Mark ix. 1-13. Golden Text, Luke ix. 35 (R. V.). "A voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is My Son, My chosen; hear he Him." * * * * This scene set forth the kingdom in miniature. The Son of Man glorified; the risen and translated saluts represented by Moses and Elijah; a rightcoast Israel represented by Peter, James and John, and at the foot of the mount the devil about to be cast out. Lesson ix.-The lumbic boy, Mark ix. 14-23. Golden Text, Mark ix. 22 (R. V.). "And Jesus said unto him: I thou caust! All things are possible to him that believeth." The whole church is as powerless to bind the devil and cast him out of the earth as were these disciples to deal with that demon possessed boy. But when Jesus shall come in His glory He will cast him into the pit for 1,000 years Lesson X.-The child in the midst Matt, xviii. 1-14, Golden Text, Matt, xviii. 10. "In heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven." To enter the kingdom which is yet to be set up and fill the whole earth one must come empty and helpless as a babe and trusting fully Him who calls us. Then we can never perish and may ever have the guardianship of the angels who behold the face of God. Lesson X1.—Forgiveness. Matt. xvill 15-35. Golden Text. Eph. iv. 32 (RV). "Be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you." Having become children of God and having in Him eternal redemption, the forgiveness of sins by His precious blood, it is our privilege to enjoy continually the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Lesson X11.—Christmas lesson. Isa ix. 17. Golden Text. Isa. ix. 6. "Unto us a child is born; unto us a son is given." Encourage all to believe all that is said of Him, and that as truly as He was born of a virgin in Bethlehem so truly shall He sit on David's throne and rule Israel and all nations and establish on earth a kingdom of peace and righteousness. 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? 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The Mohammedans have the custom, when they receive a present, of thankking God first, then the giver. If you do them a favor they will say. "I thank God for your kindness to me." Some may comply rather thoughtlessly with this custom, which they have inherited from their fathers, but many certainly say it with their whole heart. Learning by Love Letter. "Love letters between young men and women are an excellent method of teaching literature," says Dr. Arthur Holmes. "But it must be done tactfully. We have known a young lady to break off an engagement because her fiance returned her love letters with the spelling errors neatly corrected in red ink."—London Punch. Disillusioned. Cholly Bullseye—Did you ever dream of me. Miss Ball? Miss Minnie Ball—Yes; two nights running, and the third—Cholly Bullseye—So delighted! And the third? Miss Minnie Ball—I took an opiate—Puck. Trying to Kill Hum. Mrs. Benham—I baked you another cake today. Benham—I know what you want; you want my life insurance. 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A. cordially invites the members and friends to attend the "Open House Reception" (1619 Druid Hill avenue) January 1st, 1913—New Year Day, from four to ten-thirty p. m. J. A. B. Callis President. W. F. DeBardeleben, Secretary. Empty Stocking Treat Two Thousand Children Nearly two thousand children had their hearts gladdened at Metropolitan M. E, Church Monday, where the annual treat of the Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle was held. The little ones came from all sections of the city, and were in charge of teachers in the city schools. The little ones were all radiant and happy at the prospect of having their hearts made glad for the holidays, and many were the expressions of delight as those in charge of the treat handed out stockings filled with candy and toys, and even clothing and shoes to some of the more needy ones. The Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle had planned for weeks for the treat, and many of the business and professional men and women of the city contributed to the effort. The officers of the circle are: Miss Ida Cummings, president; Miss Nellie Tompkins, vice president; Mrs. Mamie Bruce, secretary; Mrs. Florena K. Owens, corresponding secretary; Miss Annie L. Martin, chairman of the executive board, and Miss Mattie Callis, financial secretary. Dinner At The Methodist Home Special dinners were given the inmates of the Methodist Home for the Aged, The Shelter for Aged and Infirm Colored People, Johns Hopkins Orphanage, St. Elizabeth's Orphanage, St. Francis Convent, The Baptist Orphanage, The Home for Friendless Colored Children and the Bethel Home. A Great Day At John Wesley Last Sunday was a great day for the old folks and members of John Wesley M. E. Church. Following a sermon by Dr. Ernest Lyon, a big dinner was served them. They were also given clothing and other necessaries. An experience meeting and communion service was held after the dinner. Many of the old folks were carried to and from the church in carriages. Teachers To Meet Teachers from all sections of the State are expected to be here Monday and Tuesday to attend the annual sessions of the Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association, which will be held at Morgan College, Fulton and Edmondson avenues. A program terming with subjects of interest to the teaching profession has been provided. Dr. L. B. Moore, Prof. Kelly Miller, both of Howard University, Washington, and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois are among those who have been asked to deliver addresses. A reception will be tendered the visiting teacher's at Young's Hall next Monday night. Elected Resident Physician Dr. Melissa Evelyn Thompson, a graduate of several New England Colleges, has been elected resident physician of Provident hospital. She is a native of Columbia, S. C., and passed the Maryland State Board of Medical Examiners some months ago. She will take charge early in the year. Dr. R. M. Hall has been elected assistant superintendent of the hospital, and the position of superintendent will be filled later. Miss Annabel Wilson has just been re-elected superintendent of nurses. Real Estate Dealer in New Offices Hugh M. Burkett, the real estate dealer, has moved into a fine suite of offices on the first floor of 307 St. Paul street. The building was formerly occupied by the Afro-American Ledger, and has just been extensively remodeled and a new front added. Mr. Burkett's offices are among the best furnished in the city, and contain every convenience for the transaction or his large and growing business in real estate and insurance. Annual Treat At St. Peters The annual treat of St. Peter Claver parish was given last Friday. Father James Nally and several others looked after the comfort of the little ones. We have stopped playing long enough to thank all friends and the public generally for their liberal support during the year. A Happy New Year to all. Yours gratefully, will present Gabriel's Oratorio-Cantata—"KING OF ISRAEL" Main Auditorium of Church. Orchard St. near Druid Hill Avenue Sunday, December 29th. 1912, 8 p. m. Silver Offering. Dr. John A. Holmes. Pastor. Mr. George A. Owens, Supt. Prof. L. E. Toomey, Direetor. GREEN'S HAIR POMADE..... The Greatest Hair Restorer and Beautifier Known. On Sale at Green's Prescription Pharmacy, Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Bring this "Ad" and 5 cents and get a 10c. bottle of this wonderful hair preparation. Saturdays only. Readers of this Paper will do well to patronize our Advertisers. Board of Governors Place Ban on Turkey Trot etc. In accordance with an edict, the Bunnie Hug, the Turkey Trot, the Gavotte, the Masovian and other dances that have been recently placed on the ban by moral purists were tabooed in the concert hall of the Lyric, where the annual Christmas dance of the Baltimore Assembly was held last night. The invitations to the function carried a little card, which gave this gentle admonition from the board of governors: "Because of the unfavorable criticism of some of the dances now in vogue, we desire to call attention to the fact that only the dances appearing on the program will be allowed." The debutantes, visitors from other cities and Baltimoreans present were thus spared the opportunity of seeing the dances that were once all the rage at fashionable Newport, and have since spread to more pleibian folks. A Pretty Wedding Solemnized Miss Nannie Naomi Blackston and Mr. Clarence E. Carter were the principals in a pretty wedding at the home of the bride's parents. 1024 Park avenue. The ceremony was performed by the groom's father, Rev. L. A. Carter. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Lottie Ringgold, a cousin of the groom. The bride was attractively attired in a tunic robe of white satin, and her veil of tulle was caught with a spray of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids were Misses Alethea Cooper, Helen Mitchell and Sarah Minor. Miss Leona Carter, a sister of the groom was maid of honor. Messrs. Lawrence Newton, Bruce Wright and William Blackston, of Annapolis, were the ushers. A reception followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Carter were the recipients of numreous and handsome presents. They will make their home at 1024 Park avenue. G. U. O. Of Chaldeans In Annual Session The G. U. O. of Chaldeans held its 59th annual session in the Good Hope Hall the first of the month. The session was called to order by the Senior G. M., Wm. H. Garrett, who presided. The regular rotine business was transacted after which the following officers were elected. Wm. H. Garrett, S. G. M.; Moses Cross, D. G. M.; Maggie Seeney, S. G. M.; Associated Mistress, Beritha Green; Edward Powell, S. G. Sect.; Bettie Tilghman, G. Treas., Frank Brown, G. Chap.; Emma Johnson, G. R. Con.; Annie Delis, G. L. Con.; Alfred Nixon, G. R. S.; William G. Price, G. L. S.; Lee Whiting, G. Marshall; Thomas H. Lee, G. Orator; James Alkins, G. Lecturer; John W. Slocum, G. I. Guard; James Smith, G. O. Guard; John Davis, G. Warden. Since the close of the Grand Session a new lodge was instituted at Cambridge, Md., on December 17th. 1912 known as Mt. Oliver Lodge, No. 16. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Physicians Organized A Club A number of physicians have organized the Clinical Club for the purpose of keeping pace with the latest in medicine and surgery. Headquarters have been secured at 1105 Druid Hill avenue and after the first of the year the clinics will begin. Among those who have agreed to conduct clinics are, Dr. A. M. Curtis, of Washington, D. C.; Dr. W. A. Warfield, surgeon in chief of the Freedman's Hospital, Washington, and several physicians connected with Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. DuBois To Speak Teacher's from all sections of the State are expected to be here Monday and Tuesday to attend the annual session of the Maryland Colored State Teacher's Association, which will be held at Morgan College Fulton and Edmondson avenues. A program teeming with subjects of interest to the teaching profession has been provided. Dr. L. B. Moore, Prof. Kelly Miller, both of Howard University, Washington, and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois are among those who have been asked to deliver addresses. Tendered A Surprise The members of the Wednesday night class, No. 1 of Allen A. M. E. Church tendered their leader, Brother Ernest Grason, a surprise on Wednesday night of this week. By entering his home after he had dismissed them from class meeting and presenting him with a number of pounds and an oak and plush Morris chair. The presentation address was delivered by Bro. Dennis Fobes. Mr. Grason was moved to tears by the generosity of his members and returned many thanks. Committee of arrangements Mrs. Ida Raiff, Harriet Hall, Sarah Waters, Francis Wilson, and Hattie Deshields. To Hold Big Reception A big reception will be held at the Colored Y. M. C. A. 1619 Druid Hill avenue New Year's Day and night. It is desired that men from all sections of the city attend the reception, and a cordial invitation is extended to all. Professor Turner To Leave Prof. Thomas W. Turner has resigned as teacher of biology and nature study in the Colored High School to accept the position of professor in the same branches at Teacher's College. Howard University. Prof. Turner has devoted more than a decade to study in biology and nature study, and is regarded as one of the best equipped men in his line in the country. It is likely that he will assume the duties of his new position in February. Mr. Wm. Jones Surprised Mr. William H. Jones was surprised Christmas night by a party of friends who invaded his home 441 W. Biddle street. The visitors presented him a handsome gold fountain pen and silk umbrella. Miss Blanche Hymes, of Cambridge, Md. was among those in the invading party. FESTIVAL... A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL, Red Voices October 29th, 1912, at 8 P. M. of Mr. Wm. Llewellyn Wilson Kennard Williams g at the Door. Mr. Thomas J Holliday. Superintendent long enough to thank all generally for their liberal er. A Happy New Year to fully, KERR'S ORCHESTRA E. Sunday School Cantata—"KING OF ISRAEL" Hard St. near Druid Hill Avenue o. m. Silver Offering. Dr. John A. Owens, Supt. Prof. L. E. 28-o OMADE.... Silver and Beautifier Known. 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There is no other colored undertaker in Baltimore who furnishes an up-to-date funeral for $75.00. My aim is to please the public and save them all unnecessary expenses, and at the same time, give such inducements as will warrant you in calling again. Do not suffer yourself to be deceived. I guarantee my $75 proposition. I am indeed grateful to my friends for past favors and take advantage of this opportunity og thanking you for the same, and you may feel assured that I shall always seek to extend the same courtesy as in thh past. Other complete funerals as low as $25, $40 and $50. High Grade Complete Funerals $100 and $125. Prompt attention paid to Country Gunerals. Also prompt attention to work from other cities. I furnish Coffin and Grave and Carry the same to the Cemetery for $15 and $18. We Handle all Lite Insurance Policies. PERSONAL ATTENTION TO FUNERALS. Bridal Coaches with Electric Lights. Hacks for Hire. Private Ambulance. 1222 DIVISION STREET Between Dolphin and Lanvale Sts. Baltimore, Md. Shipping Funerals, Complete $25, $35 and $50. Madison 4921-M C. & P. Residence Phone, Mad-4067 NEVER CLOSED HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid Hill sion St., Argyle Ave., Myrtle Carey St., Calhoun St., Strick every cross street from Hofi buy before seeing my list. C phone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga 2253. Call from so suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carro Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount street from Hoffman to Baker seeing my list. Call and see me drop a postal. 2024 W. Saratoga St., Teleph 2253. Call from 7 to 9 P. M. on terms to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St., Division St., Argyle Ave., Myrtle 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 telephone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone Gilmor 2253. Call from 7 to 9 P.M. WE GRATEFULLY acknowledge your gen the year. We will t receive a continuation coming year. Accept Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year. ..STOKES & knowledge your generous patron year. We will try to merit a receive a continuation of the same thing year. Accept our best w erry Christmas and a Happy, He perous New Year. STOKES & DERRY 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 Prosperous New Year. 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford Street. ..DRUGS... $73 UNDERTAKER FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND UNDERTAKER General for. $75.00 It is as cheap as possible. There is aurer in Baltimore who furnishes 100. We save them all unneccessary time, give such inducements as we need. I guarantee my $75 proposition for past favors and take advantage of the same, and shall always seek to extend it. We as $25, $40 and $50. We $100 and $125. Gunerals. Also prompt attentive cities. Carry the same to the Cemetery and $18. Insurance Policies. IGN TO FUNERALS. High Electric Lights. Private Ambulance. ON STREET Sts. Baltimore, Md. Complete $25, $35 and $50. & P. Residence Phone, Mad-4 LOSED Hill Ave., Etting St., Divi tle Ave., Carrollton Ave. ricker St., Mount St., an $75 Mrs. Archer Hailstork, of 716 Mulkberry street has returned from Norfolk, where she spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Scott. Word has been received in the city that Walter Robinson, of 1016 Argyle avenue, is doing well with Kelley's Minstrels. James D. White, a student at Hampton Institute, spent Christmas with his parents at Govans. Rev. James A. Wright, a student at Andover Thologicale Seminary and Harvard University, is spending the holidays with relatives on Biddle street. Mrs. Julia Wood, of 1109 Druid Hill avenue, has returned from an extended stay in New York city. Misses Helen an Esther Popel, of Harrisburg, Pa., are visiting their aunt, Mrs. James Hunter, of 787 George street. Miss Lucy D. Slowe is spending the holidays in Philadelphia. She attended the dance of the Bachelor-Benedicts in that city last night. Miss Mary E. Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, of 1212 N. Spring street, and Mr. Joseph Brooks will be married on January 15. Mrs. Ruby Burley, of New York, a former resident of this city, is visiting Mrs. Lewis E. Williams, of 1104 N. Carey street. A number of the girl students of the Teachers' Training School gave a Dutch supper at the home of Mrs. Joseph C. Hamer, 1520 Druid Hill avenue Thursady night. A dance was given at the home of Dr. S. B. Hughes, 1418 Druid Hill avenue, Christmas night. Jay Gould gave a dinner Christmas Day in honor of Miss Florence Stewart, of Washington. Misses Lucy and Susie Moore, of 29 W. 40th street, New York, are spending the holidays with Miss Cornelia Wilson, of 701 Baker street. A beautiful stag was given at the home of Mrs. Woodland, Argyle avenue, near Hoffman street, on Christmas Eve by a number of young men Miss Roberta Hawkins, of 529 Presstman street, gave a tree trimming party Chrismas Eve. The evening was most enjoyably spent. Quite a number of folks prominent in the younger set were present. Rev. Alfred Young, pastor of Whatcoat M. E. Church, has moved from Catonsville to 618 Dolphin street, which house he recently purchased. Rev. W. F. Dickinson D. D. pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church who has been confined to his home by illness for three weeks is now out again. A sermon to the Grand Lodge of Masons will be preached at Sharp Street Memorial Church the third Sunday night in January. Mrs. John W. Henderson and daughter Evelyn, of 81 N. Caroline street, have returned from a visit to relatives in Virginia. The children of the parish of St. Barnabas Catholic Church were given a treat on Christmas day. Father Charles A. Evers, Mr. H. Grafton Browne and several Sisters of the Franciscan Order, had charge of the distribution of gifts Joseph P. Evans, Grand Master of Maryland Masons, will celebrate his fifty-second birthday tomorrow by giving a family dinner at his home, 106 W. Biddle street. Mr. Evans presented a number of local charitable institutions with turkeys on Christmas day. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnished rooms, suitable for a couple. Apply to 2109 Druid Hill avenue. FOR RENT three rooms or flats with bath on same floor and other conviences. Apply to 1127 Park Ave. FOR RENT a nice bright third story front room, furnished. Apply to 500 Dolphin St. FOR SALE—A two-story house in north-west section of city. Apply at 1811 Division street. Try our Prescription Department if you want what you want when you want it; and you can feel certain that you will get it here, and for a great deal less. Oh yes; we can prove it. Let us refill or fill your next prescriptions that's all. All our Patent Medicine a reduce price.