The Afro-American
Saturday, March 29, 1913
Baltimore, Maryland
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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN
LEDGER
VOL. XXI NO. 31
SOUTH THE PLACE FOR THE NEGRO
Editor Murphy Comes To This Conclusion After 4,500 Miles Trip In South MORE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SOUTH
Colored People Themselves Are Responsible For A Large Amount of Their Troubles
We have been frequently asked since our return home from our visit to the South what we thought of the condition of the Negro, and what of his future? In this letter we will endeavor to give what we think of the South, the Negro and his future prospects.
Without doubt the South is the proper home of the Negro. We mean by that that he has better opportunities in the South than anywhere in this country. There is hardly a trade or profession but what we find that he is in it and that he is doing real things. It is architecture, building houses, building railroads, painting, bricklaying, plastering, concreting, roofing, plumbing, tinning, engineering surveying, or what not, the Negro is making good. He is in the banking business, real estate busines, tailoring, shoemaking, dressmaking, millinery, shoe busines, draying, stevedoring, longshoreman, wagon driving, express messengers and drivers, baggages mashing, just like his Northern white brother, working in the railroad yards, firing the engines, working in the baggage cars, signalling the trains, lawyers, doctors, school teaching and preaching. He has hospitals, schools for stenography and typewriting, business schools and colleges of all kinds, and in fact he is practically doing whatever any other man is doing. Of course he is farming and at work in the dining room just as other men and women are doing everywhere else, but he is doing more, he is fast getting hold of this world's goods, and he no more singes:
He has made up his mind that he can have good religion, get to heaven when he dies and at the same time get hold of a considerable amount of this world's goods. He does not find that riding in automobiles and carriages of his own prevents his from going to church and partaking heartily in the services. He does not feel that because he is a member of a church, a deacon, or an elder, trustee or a steward, that he must not wear good clothes and live in a good house. If he ever thought that he has forgotten it and is living a different life now As a matter of fact he is better able to support the church and ministry than he was formerly, and the minister is not only advocating that his members get hold of some of the good things of this life, but he is getting hold of some of them himself. In many of the parishes of the South the minister is not entirely dependent upon what he receives from his poor congregation, but instead he is owning a farm and a good home, and even in some cases preaching is an incidental, but not in all cases.
One feels proud of his race when he can go into a six story office building like the Penny Savings Bank in Birmingham, and find from the bottom to the top, men and women of his own race doing the things which men and women do in
other office buildings. Here we find doctors, lawyers, real estate men, and men engaged in various occupations, all doing business just like other men. Here you find well dressed colored women, bookkeepers, clerks, stenographers, and type-writers, and by the time you are in the office they are upon their feet in inquiring your business in a polite way, while the proprietor is in his private office attending to his business. Your card or business is asked, and you are asked to take a seat and wait, as the proprietor is busy, and there is nothing else for you to do but to cool your heels in the ante-room until the "boss" is ready to see you. In other words just like other business men.
The southern Negro is finding something for his women to do besides cooking and waiting. She is being educated and finds congenial work to do after she has stepped out of the school room. As far as the business life of the community is concerned the Negro is taking his part in it and he is doing well. He is accumulating property and money and is finding out how to use his money to good advantage, and we are going to have a few Shylocks among us in the future. For the Negro is learning how to demand his pound of flesh, and he is not always particular from whom he gets it, and whether the victim has a white or black skin matters little to him. He is looking after his ten, twenty and even forty per cent., when he can get it, and more, if the opportunity offers has no hesitation in taking it.
One of the things we have-spoken of before and now wish to emphasize and that is the splendid work the Negro teacher is doing for the advancement of his race. One needs but to spend a day in the "Workers" Conference' at Tuskegee to see what sacrifices the Negro men and women teachers of the South are making in order to eleminate as much a possible the black cloud of ignorance in the back woods, the swamps and the great plantations of the South. They are doing a hurculean work, and if there are to be wings given out to anybody in the South, if the men and women who are working among the poorest and lowliest of the race do not get them then we are puzzled to know just who will get them, for they, in the estimation of the writer are fully entitled to them.
It was the pleasure of the writer to spend a Sunday at Mt. Meigs, part of the time at the reformatory and part of the time at the school conducted by Miss Cornelia Bowen. The reformatory is the outgrowth of an effort of a number of ladies of Montgomery and nearby towns and cities assisted by Miss Bowen, in fact, I believe the reformatory was born in Miss Bowen's brain. After several year's work at the instance and insistence of these women, led by Miss Bowen, the state took the reformatory over, and now it is being conducted by the state. Here we found a number of boys who had been picked up on the streets of Birmingham, Montgomery and other places and sent here. Some of them without guardians of any kind, left to rove, when and where they pleased, have been sent to this institution and under the care of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Simms a young married couple these boys are taught a higher and better life. God bless these noble people
At Mt. Meigs school we found several ladies who are buried here in an almost back woods, teaching a school of a hundred or more pupils, many of whom come for miles in order to get an education. These young women are certainly deserving of the greatest credit. The teachers here besides Miss Bowen, are Misses M. M. Armstrong, P. E. Thiigpen, R. Continued on page 4
Colored Delegates Refuse to ride on Elevator Reserved for White Servants
JOSEPH P. EVANS RESENTS THE INSULT
Measures Projected To Throttle The Voice of The People
The adoption of a constitution, the refusal to accept the resignation of State Chairman E. C. Carrington and an attack on the Progressive leaders in Maryland were among the features of the State convention of the Progressives, held at the Hotel Emerson Wednesday.
The convention leaders opposed the acceptance of the resignation of chairman Carrington, when they found out that Colonel Joseph R. Baldwin had enough votes to elect him chairman.
Former Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, the temporary presiding officer, ruled that the resignation should be submitted to the committee on resolutions. The committee reported that the convention had no power to accept the resignation, the matter being one for the State Central Committee.
EVANS FIGHTS RESOLUTION.
A resolution to appoint a committee to pass upon all candidates for nomination on the Progressive ticket was strongly opposed by Mr. Joseph P. Evans. He declared that it was his belief that the Bull Moose Party was founded by those who believed in the rule of the people. He declared that the resolution was opposed to this principle, and that poor white men however worthy would not have a chance to be elected to office by the people if the resolution prevailed. He than made a motion to lay the proposition on the table which prevailed. His attack on the leaders created a mild sensation. Looking at Messrs. George R. Gaither, N. Winslow Williams, George A. Pearre and C. J. Bonaparte, he declared that the refusal to accept the resignation of Colonel Carrington left the party in bad shape.
He declared that the wishes of the majority had been overridden, and that some of those responsible for that state of affairs were in Europe or elsewhere last summer, while he and others deeply interested in the upbuilding of the party were here laboring. Predicting that the Democrats would triumph in the coming State election, he concluded his remarks and left the meeting. Mr. Evans was a delegate to both the Republican National Convention and the Bull Moose Convention held at Chicago last summer. It was mainly through his untiring efforts that the great majority of the colored vote in Baltimore went to Roosevelt. He also helped to organize the counties for the Progressives. As grand master of Masons and through his connection with other fraternal bodies, he has a large circle of friends all over the State. He contributed about $800 to the Progressive cause
Through the vigorous protests of the colored delegates, the announced intention of the hotel man, agement to bar colored delegates did not prevail. After a conference with the management and some of the convention leaders it
Bishop William B. Derrick of the A. M. E. Church, who is seriously ill at his home at Flushing N. J. suffering from hardening of the arteries. Dr. Daniel H. Williams of Chicago has been called in to consultation. He is nearly 70 years of age and has been a bishop since 1896
was decided to not interfere at all with colored delegates, and the convention met on the messanine floor.
The hotel management objected Monday, when Messrs. Joseph P. Evans and Louis H. Davenport wanted to confer with Colonel Baldwin in an upstairs room. On Tuesday night rather than ride in an elevator for servants. Messrs. Davenport and Evans climbed to one of the upper floors. They then entered a most vigorous protest against holding the convention in the hall. The compromise was effected, after several of the Bull Moose leaders declared that they would hold the session elsewhere.
Among the colored delegates in attendance were: Joseph P. Evans John W. Martin William Gibson Louis H. Davenport Edward Jones, Jeremiah Stafford Edward Floyd W. T. Lampson Dr. J. E. Fisher Rev. James H. Roberson and Thaddeus Copeland all of this city; Remus Dorsey of Howard county; L. J. Way of Frederick county; George W. Meads and William Johnson both of Montgomery county.
Thousands Attend Musical Festival
(Special to The Afro-American Ledger.)
Atlanta Ga. March 25.—Nearly four thousand people crowded the Auditorium Armory-Friday of last week to listen to the Atlanta Baptist College Students' Musical Festival and Demonstration in voice culture. The features were the male chorus of 250 voices an Orchestra' Glee Club, piano, vocal and trombone solos, all by the students. The program was mostly composed of new selections to the students, except three melodies and the "Swanee River" but all were committed in less than two weeks.
The colored composers represented were: R. Nathaniel Dett, "Magnolia Suite," for the piano, Will Marion Cook, Rosamond John, Harry Burleigh and Clarence Cameron White. The whole program was aimed to show what colored youths could do.
Madam Azalia Kackley, directed the whole affair, and had previously given two weeks of her time to the preparation and training of the pupils for this occasion. There was no attempt for financial gain on her part. She was ably assisted by Mr. Kemper Harold the musical director of the institution. The whole affair marks a new era in the musical history of the race. President John Hope is to be congratulated upon the success of the musical effort of his pupils.
PRICE THREE CENTS
D HOSPITAL A National Calamity
CITIZENS TO AID PROVIDENT HOSPITAL
Prominent Men Will Give Charity Ball To Help Raise Much Needed Funds
BUILDING TO SOON BE RE- MODELED
Plans On Foot To Make Hospital Facilities Equal To Others In Large Cities
At a meeting of a number of gentlemen at the residence of Dr. Harry S. McCard, 2005 Druid Hill avenue, on last Saturday evening, plans were formulated for a charity ball to be given sometime in the near future for the benefit of Provident Hospital. It is planned in the near future to entirely remodel the present building occupied by the hospital so that it will compare favorably with those conducted by colored people in other large cities. The proceeds of the charity ball will be used exclusively for this remodeling. Mr. E. B. Taylor was elected chairman of the committee, Mr. John R. Williams secretary and Mr. Henry Brown, treasurer. The men present were enthusiastic over the proposed affair and all promised to work hard for its success.
Mr. John Rich, who is president of the Board of Directors of the hospital, urged that the men take a larger interest in the hospital and do more in the future to build it up and make it the monument of the race in this city, it should be. "We must realize that Provident Hospital is the people's hospital," said Mr. Rich, and the people should do all in their power to bring it up to a high plane of efficiency. There is no reason why a city like Baltimore, with nearly one hundred thousands persons should not have a first class hospital. entirely managed by members of our own race. In the white hospitals the colored people are treated with scant courtesy, and no matter how much money they may have, they are not allowed a private room. The doctors of our race in this city are equal in efficiency to the doctors of any other race, and that too, notwithstanding the fact that they have small opportunities for hospital practice. We must get together and recognize the responsibility that rests upon us for the success of Provident Hospital. The present hospital is not by any means what it should be and now that we are waking up to our own responsibility in the matter, it is to be hoped that something will be done."
Venerable Prelate Had Been In Ill Health For A Long Time.
Dr. McCard, president of the hospital staff, said that the physicians were enthusiastic over the plans for the remodeling of the hospital and they were determined to make Provident Hospital worthy of the name of a hospital. He also said that during the past three or four weeks, every bed in the place had been filled. An endeavor will be made to secure the Naval Reserves Armory, over Richmond Market, for the affair. Following the meeting a collation was served. Among those present were: Messrs. George Carter, John Hampton, Roscoe Price, Jack Nelson, C. L. Davis, John Rich, James A. B. Callis, P. D. Pennington, Jesse Wilkins, Henry Brown, E. B. Taylor, D. H. Murphy, a large number of the doctors and others.
CITIZENS SHOULD HELP.
Through flood and flames, thousands of people are suffering in the great Middle West. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, have gone to their death. Thousands more are homeless. The suffer is intense. We are a part of the people, and little or much we must contribute ovr share to suffering humanity.
The Afro-American Ledger will gladly receive contributions and acknowledge the same; and will see that it reaches the proper authorities.
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BISHOP M.B. SALTER PASSES AWAY.
Charleston S. C. March 28—The funeral of Bishop Moses Benjamin Salter a superannuated prelate of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was held here today (Friday.) The services were largely atteended and many of the bishops prominent officials and ministers of the church came to pay a last tribute of respect to the dead churchman.
Bishop Salter died at his home here last Friday. He had been a sufferer from locomotor-ataxia for more than a year. He was retired by the A.M.E. General Conference last May.
He was born in this city February 13, 1841. He as converted in 1857. Rev. Richard Cain who was later elected to the bishopric and who also served as a member of Congress from South Carolina, licensed him to preach in 1865. A year later he was ordained deacon and elder. He was transferred to the Ohio Conference and while pastoring in Ohio studied theology at Wilberforce University. Most of his years in the ministry were spent in South Carolina.
He was elected to the bishopric at the General Conference which met in Philadelphia in 1882. Bishop Handy, now dead, and Bishop P. F. Lee were elected at the same time. At the time of his election to the episcopacy, Dr. Salter was serving as a presiding elder in the South Carolina Conference. Bishop Salter owned considerable real estate here. His wife and an adopted son survive him.
Oldest Religious Organization Among Afro-Americans Connected With the Methodist Episcopal Church—Its Numerical Strength and Steady Growth, List of Committees.
The marvelous growth of the work of the Methodist Episcopal church among Afro-Americans will be brought prominently to the fore at the annual sessions of the Delaware and Washington conferences the first week in April. It will be the fifth annual session of the organization.
The Delaware conference, which is said to the oldest, was founded July 28, 1864. The Washington conference was founded in the same year. Previous to this there were no colored conferences, the colored churches being under the supervision of white conferences.
Following the organization of these two conferences and with the culmination of the civil war the denomination started to grow among the race in the south. There are about twenty conferences in this country and several abroad. Nearly two dozen schools and colleges and many ministers and other race leaders, along with more than 300,000 members, attest the great work that the denomination has and is doing for the race. There are also missions and schools maintained in Africa. The session of the Delaware conference will open at Zoar church, Philadelphia. April 3. The anniversary celebration will take place on Friday, April 4. Bishop Joseph F. Berry, who preside over the conference, will bring the greetings of his denomination. Rev. Jehu Pierce, the only surviving founder, will tell of the early history of the conference.
The Rev. C. A. Tindley of Calvary church. Philadelphia, will read an original memorial poem, while Mrs. Ame-
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REV. DR. STORER S. JOLLEY.
Ha Brinkley of Berlin, Md., will represent the women, and H. S. Wilson, a merchant of Fairmount, Md., and delegate to five general conferences of his denomination, will represent the liaity. The Rev. J. H. Scott will give the historical address, which will be responded to by the Itev. N. M. Carroll of Annapolis, Md., one of the founders of the Washington annual conference.
The celebration is in charge of a commission of ministers and laymen as follows: The Revs. Storer S. Jolley, Cambridge, Md.; W. C. Butler, Moutchair, N. J.; J. H. Harman, Milford, Del.; J. H. Scott, Philadelphia; J. R. Brinkley, Berlin, Md.; J. H. Blake, Centerville, Md.; W. S. Brown, Sumerville, Md.; J. R. Holland, Chestertown, Md.; and Messers, W. F. Morgan, Philadelphia; Harrison Jenkins, Chestertown, Md.; H. S. Wilson, Fairmount, Md.; Emory Bireckhead, Wilmington, Del.; Caleb Laws, Wilmington, Del.; George L. Waters, Bridgeville, Md., and Cyrus St. Clair, Cambridge, Md.
Rev. Dr. Jolley, president of the commission, is pastor of Waugh church, Cambridge, Md., a man of rare intellectual attainments and a pulpit orator without a superior in this section of the country. He is in great demand as a lecturer and is prominently connected with the Maryland grand lodge of Knights of Pythias. He is a graduate of Morgan college. Dr. W. C. Jason, secretary of the commission, is a man of scholarly attainments. He is an alumnus of Allegheny college and Drew Theological seminary. He is president of the Delaware State college, the leading institution for the higher training of the
INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS.
Some Facts Concerning New York
After American Wage Earners.
Afro-American Wage Earners
High rents and low incomes as disturbing factors in normal, home life among city Afro-Americans, the handcaps of race prejudice, lack of co-operative or corporate business, are some of the important questions which George Edmund Haynes discusses most ably in this study in economic progress. "The Negro at Work in New York City," published in the Columbia university "Studies In History, Economics and Public Law."
Dr. Haynes is the director of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, New York, and professor of social science in Fisk university, Nashville, Terfim. In his studies dealing with Afro-American wage earners in New York city he collected a valuable set of facts relating to the Afro-American population, the general condition of wage earners, among them occupations, wages and efficiency of breadwinners. Dr. Haynes in his search for the truth tried to link his enthusiasm of reform with reliability of knowledge. With clearness and rare skill Dr. Haynes shows that members of the race have moved into the cities for very much the same reason that white people during the past two or three decades have left the soil and gone into the commercial and industrial centers.
Indeed, the Afro-American, hearing the call of higher wages, has left his home in the country to face most trying conditions in the city. On account of insanitary conditions which prevail in the city settlements the death rate of the city Negro has been unusually high. Then, too, city Afro-Americans, through no fault of their own, have been compelled, through economic pressure, to live in neighborhoods into which vice has been allowed to come without much municipal interference. The bad effects of this situation, especially among growing boys and girls, cannot be adequately measured.
"A large number of Afro-Americans are employed in occupation of domestic and personal service," says Dr. Haynes. "This is partly the result of a prejudice on the part of many white workmen and employers, coupled with the inefficiency of Negro wage earners for competition in occupations requiring a higher order of training and skill." Dr. Haynes has made a real contribution to current literature dealing with the race problem. He has employed a sound method of securing a variety of facts on a limited topic. His conclusions are most sane and suggestive.
WHY AFRO-AMERICANS ARE LEAVING THE SOUTHLAND
Economic Conditions and Presence of Certain Perils Principal Causes.
In an article recently published in the Philadelphia Public Ledger Mr. Henry W. Wilbur gives the following as some of the reasons why the colored people are leaving the rural districts of the south in such large numbers; Mr. Wilbur says:
Whatever may be thought about some of the special pleading at the Lenten meeting in Holy Trinity church the other day the opinion expressed that the Negroes should remain in the south and mainly on the soil is sound. But the matter needs some explanation and will have to be more carefully studied than it has been before the point of real elucidation is reached.
At the present time there is an exodus of Negroes from the rural districts along two lines of outlet-first, from the agricultural districts of Dixie to the southern cities, and, second, from corresponding sections to the already congested commercial centers in the north.
The natural question is, Why should there be any exodus at all? It must be remembered, however, that the Negro emigrates in obedience to the same motives which took the Israelites out of Egypt and brought the Puritans and Quakers to America. That motive was and is a very living desire for an improved condition.
It may be taken for granted that this exodus cannot be stopped by mere preachments. The Negro will not be kept on the soil unless the causes which lead to his leaving are removed. In the absence of proper economic inducements and in the presence of certain perils and persecutions the most energetic Negroes will leave many of the agricultural regions of the south on the first opportunity.
The whole case is not covered when we talk about educating the Negro. The whites also need educating. In using this word we mean vastly more than the removal of illiteracy, but rather an education so practical and so human that the representatives of both races shall see things as they are and in their perspective.
Howard the Victor in Basketball Game.
The championship basketball game played recently between Howard university and the Monticello Athletics of Pittsburgh at Manhattan casino, in New York, was an interesting contest.
The Monticellos started in by making a foul goal, but Howard came quickly to the front and held the lead throughout the game. The first half of the contest resulted in the score of 16 to 5 in Howard's favor. At the end of the hostilities the score was: Howard, 33; Monticello, 17. Rolton Henry, who saw the game, says that Howard's star player shot forth with celestial radiance and perched on a peg at the head of the championship fraternity.
All Classes Benefit by Carnegie Library at Biddle University.
By GEORGE F. KING.
Charlotte, N. O.-There is a keen interest manifested by the Afro-Americans in this city for good literature. This unusual mental activity is a conspicuous evidence of the trend of the race here to become influenced by great Christian agencies that have molded other progressive races. There are hundreds of public libraries throughout the southland, but Afro-Americans are denied the use of them for such knowledge as they might wish to obtain through book lore.
One can readily appreciate existing conditions that have impeded the Afro-American's material advancement in the realm of good literature. The class of books that will inspire our youth is not so easily procured in many sections of the country, and because of such there is a mental degeneration in too many instances, and a poor conception of ennobling ideals is also the result.
Hence it is quite obvious to the average member of the race to understand the motives of any race in giving its members such excellent opportunities for mental culture. The Carnegie library at Biddle university, this city, is a regenerating influence that is really proving our people's claim, which is just, to become an integral part of everything that is in direct touch with good influences.
It is encouragingly true that the matured members of the race in Charlotte are exhibiting a remarkable disposition, which is also an indication of hope long deferred, to accept every opportunity given them by this good institution of learning which has molded hundreds of young men for a life of useful service. The library is equipped to meet the peculiar exigencies of a reading public that lives upon pure literature and was dedicated at the last commencement season of the university. The pessimist that is himself fooling with the ghost of racial antipathy should visit the school and the library and see how the students and general public make use of the opportunity.
Dr. H. L. McCorvey, president of the university, and those assisting him in bringing Biddle up to its present standard of efficiency for the work of developing a race along the right lines are now the cynosures of the better element of both races in all sections of the country for giving our people such an excellent chance for self help.
HOW TO RETAIN PHYSICAL ENERGY MOST IMPORTANT.
Summer Solstice In Life Comes at Thirty, Says Dr. C. V. Roman.
In an address to the Knights of Pythias of Tennessee not long ago Dr. C. V. Roman, the "sage" of Nashville, Tenn., said in part as follows:
"Physical energy is the basis of worldly success, and the primary need of our people today is to conserve their physical force. Our educated people must live long enough to pay back with interest the price of their education.
"The college bred man who dies at graduation or soon thereafter dies in debt to society. If he dies through his own ignorance or carelessness he absconds without paying his board bill. He throws away other people's money.
"Our successful men must live until their successors are qualified if we are to hold our own and advance. The thirtieth birthday marks the summer solstice of the average man's career. He should have at least thirty active years from that date to make and reap his rewards.
"A high birth rate is not a full compensation for a high death rate. The energies of the race are exhausted in merely trying to live, and no strength is left for improvement. How much land could a farmer till if he broke fresh horses every morning?
"He could make no headway even if the horses were given him, and a race that loses its prepared men and women, prematurely cannot find compensation for the loss in a high birth rate. The drain must be stopped. Flow? By teaching our people to utilize all available opportunities to improve their physical condition. One illustration will suffice. "Davidson county, Tenn., has built a modern tuberculosis hospital, equal accommodations for colored and white. Although there are more deaths among the colored than among the whites from tuberculosis, there are fewer colored patients at the hospital than whites. "The average colored person stricken with tuberculosis would rather remain a burden to his relatives and finally die than go to the hospital and get well.
"To enlighten our people along these lines is a great opportunity. Let us hope that our fraternal leaders may see that the good of the order consists in embracing promptly this opportunity."
Virginia Baptist State Convention.
The forty-sixth annual meeting of the Virginia Baptist state convention will be held at Hampton, Va. in the Queen Street Baptist church; Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Short, pastor, beginning on Wednesday, May 14. The Rev, Dr. R. H. Bowling, president of the convention, is rapidly recovering from a severe illness of several months. Dr. Bowling is urging the members of the convention to work zealously to raise the amount needed for missions and education by the time the convention
Booklet Containing Valuable Instruction For the Masses in Rural Communities Prepared by Miss Amelia A. Cooke, Issued. Free—Demonstrations and Exhibits Given at the Institute.
Hampton, Va.—A thirty-nine page bulletin on "Housekeeping and Cooking Lessons For Rural Communities" has been prepared for general distribution in the Hampton leaders series by Miss Amelia A. Cooke, who is in charge of the domestic science department at Hampton (Va.) institute.
"A class in housekeeping and cooking gives the teacher a splendid opportunity to offer suggestions about the personal cleanliness and clothing of the pupil," says Miss Cooke in her suggestions to teachers.
The housekeeping lessons cover sweeping and dusting, caring for table tops, lamps, the cooking store, dish-
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washing and soapmaking. General rules for cooking are given in clear cut English.
Miss Cooke's bulletin for rural teachers and homemakers contains an excellent collection of recipes that are suitable for families having moderate incomes.
Beverages, vegetables, soups, cereals, batters and doughs, eggs, oysters and fish, meats and dishes from leftovers, ples, candies. These are the classes into which the recipes fall. General rules for table setting, rules for waiting on table and dining room etiquette are also given. The final section is devoted to cookery for the sick.
An index is printed with the pamphlet and makes possible the finding of all the useful material which Miss Cooke has carefully assembled. The Hampton leaflets are now issued by Hampton institute four times a year. Any twelve may be obtained free of charge by any southern teacher or superintendent. The domestic science department of Hampton institute from time to time arranges interesting exhibits in glass cases so situated as to attract the attention of both students and visitors. The most recent exhibit is designed to present graphically to the students the evolution of foods, and to show visitors the methods and results of the work at Hampton.
One case shows raw materials, such as ten, cocoa, coffee, pepper and spices. Another case shows oils and lyes used in making soaps of different kinds and many other useful household necessities. A third case contains dried, preserved and canned fruits and vegetables. The last case is filled with the results of class work in the housekeeping and cooking courses and exhibits soap, orange and lemon extracts, baking powder, dry yeast, bread, custard and samples of biscuits shortened with the various shortenings, such as butter, hard, etc.
NOTES ON BEN BANNEKER.
Southern Colored Man Who Invented Clock Became Well Known Scientist.
Benjamin Banncker was born Nov.
9, 1731, near Elliott Mills, Md. In
1770 he constructed a clock to strike the
houses, the first to be made in
America. From 1792 to 1801 he calculated and published annually Banncker's Almanac. He also assisted Major L'Enfant to lay out the streets of Washington, being quite proficient in knowledge of civil engineering.
Banneker was also a member of the French Academy of Sciences, being made a member on the recommendation of Thomas Jefferson who esteemed him highly for his scientific knowledge and who said in a letter to him acknowledging the receipt of a copy of his almanac that "this race should have an opportunity to vindicate its color." Jefferson was a Democrat of high character.
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ECTOR:
THROUGHOUT THE
SATE OF MARYLAND
Salisbury, Md., March 57.—A
erwaded house witnesed the fourth
quarterly conference of the John
Wesley M. E. Church last Mon-
day evening. ‘The Reports were
the best in the history of the
church, ‘The following were the
reports. Raised for trustees,
$1411.27; for Pastor’s salary,$800;
for the Benevolences, $284, and
other items,$150. Making a grand
total of $2645.27. ~
The quarterly conference by a
unanimous vote endorsed the ad-
ministration of the District Super-
intendent Dr.W. A. C. Hughes and
with the whole district pledged its
gndivided support. The pastor;
Rev. R. G. Waters, was unanimous-
ly invited to return for another
year.
verav. R. G. Waters, D. D., has
been invited.to deliver the address
before an anniversary of the com-
ing sessions of the Delaware Con-
ference on Home Missions and
Church Extension.
Suow Hill Happenings
(Special to The Afro-American Ledger.)
Snow Hill, Md., March 27—
Mrs. Neilie Robertson, Mrs. Leah
Ginn, and Mr. Charles Dale spent
afew days in Baltimore this week
on business. .
Miss Carrie Wright, of Mt.
Westley, fell on the street and cut
her head, last week, She is much
improved however
Mrs. Milkey Parker, the daught-
ercf Mr. Wm. Jones died Satur-
day night and was buried Tuesday
afternoon in the M. E. Cemetery.
The Mystic entertainment given
at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Wednesday night’ by Prof. P. L.
Henry and Co., was a success.
The concert given at the M. E.
Church Wednesday night by Mr.
Reginald Dennis, and others was
well attended by both white and
colored people. It was repeated
Easter Monday night.
Mrs. Clara Collick, spent several
days last week visiting friends in
Princess Anne and Pocomoke city.
Waile at Princess Anne she was the
guest of Rev. J H. Nutter.
All the schocls of Worcester
count closed March 20th except
the three grammar schools at’ Ber-
lin, Snow Hitl, and Pocomoke City.
Mrs. Lavenia Jewett, left here
Tuesday to spend several day:
visiting her mother and friends,
She will attend the Delaware con
ference before coming home.
Mrs. Jane Collick, who has _ beer
‘on the sick list is out again.
Owings Mills Briefs
(Special to The Afro-American Ledger.)
Owings Mills, Md., March 27.—
Easter exercises were held at
Green Sprng M. E. Church, Sunday
28, under the auspices of the Sun-
day School. The rendition of the
program was excellent. ‘The super-
iniendent, Mr. S. $. Oliver, offered
a first and second prize to the. ones
raising the highest amount over one
dcilar. Little Josephine Johnson
was the winner of first prize, hav-
ing raised $8.05. Alma Jones won
the second prize, raising $4.26.
Total amount raised, $32.54.
Salisbury Items
(Special to Yhe Atro-American Ledger.)
Salisbury, Md., March. 27.— Mr.
Leonard Parrsons is on the sick
fist.
Rev. R. G. Waters and Rev. L.
D. Beecham will leave Tuesday for
conference which will feonvene
at Zoar M. E. Church Philadelphia
next Wednesday.
Mrs, Susan W. Cooper and Mrs.
Isaac Turner, of Easton, Md., were
the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Jacob
Augusta during the Easter holidays.
_ St. Luke A. M. E. Church has
Just closed’its fourth quarterly con-
ference and according to the reports
itisin_a better condition than
ever. Rev. Robert S. Stansbury
is the pastor.
Mrs. Fields Johnson. of Phila-
delphia is visiting. Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard Parsons, :
Mr. Edward Purnell has returned
to Hampton Institute after spend-
ing the Easter holidays’ with his
Darents Mr.-and' Mrs. Orlando’ Pur-
nell,
The. Humming Bird Glee Club of
Laurel, Del:, gave an-excellent en-
tertainment at St. Paul A. M. E.
Zion Church. on’ Monday. evening.
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Pastor of Sharp St. Memorial M. E, Church, where the Fiftiett
Annual Conference of the M. EB. Church will convene
next Tuesday.
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Cambridge Notes rally was held for conference b'
=a nevolences and $84.00 was collec
(Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) |ed. This is Rev. and Mrs. Ho
Cambridge, Md., March 27.— land’s ninth vear and the congreg
The literary concert given by the tion is anxlons for their, retur
juniors and. seniors. of the Cam.| | Mrs. Catherine Gillam fell fre
bridge High and. Industrial Schoo! | the top of a long stairway last wee
on Tuesday evening was. quite a She was not seriously, hurt and
success, Two dramas'‘Dr. Divine””|@ble.to be out again.
and ‘The Peasant Boys’ Vindica-| Mrs. E. G. Young is in Baltimo
tion,”? were given and the pupils| U0dergoing treatment for an a
showed marked success as first class gravated attack of neuragia,
amateurs : : There Will Be A -
The St. Patrick tea given at! Reunion of all the Mite Miss
Waugh M. E. Church, proved .
eure thadie wucdeas © nary Societies ofthe city
Miss Helen ;Troxon, domestic] PLATFORM ~“MEETIN
seience teacher, spent the Easter! arst, John A. M. E. Church
holidays at her home in Baltimore. Lexington Street near Pine
The Easter exercises at both |
churches were well attended Sun-j Sunday, March 30, at 3:30P. 3
day. All lovers:of this great cause
sauces are invited
Princess Anne Jottings WANTED—An active . man,
(Special to The Afre-American Ledger.)
Princess Anne, Md., March 27.
—Mrs. Noah Taylor and Mr. Oliver
James Langford were the guests of
their aunt, Mrs. M. E. Stevenson,
of Salisbury last week.
Mrs. Amelia Reed and Mr. Joseph
Bivins, of Wilmington, Del., were
the guests of their sisters, Mrs. M.
Wilton and Evelyn Lankford last
week.
Mrs Gertrude Lankford, of Ches-
ter, Pa., were here last week visi-
ting relatives.
Mrs. Susie Morris left for Salis-
bury last Saturday.
Owing to the absence of the pas-
tor, the Rev. Henry Hich filled the
pulpit of Mt. Hope A. M. E. Zior
Church last Sunday morning. He
preached on the ‘‘Resurrection.”’
At the evening service an elebor.
ate Easter program was rendered
by the Sabbath School, under the
direction of Mrs. Georgiana De-
shields, superintendent.
Bishop Alexander Walters will be
present and preach at the A. M. E
Zion Church Thursday evening,
‘April 24th.
News From Cumberland
(Special to The Airo-American Ledger.)
Cumberland, Md., March 25.- -
‘Mrs. Mamie Anderson, of Pittsburg,
is spending the Easter Holidays
with her parents, Mr. and. Mrs.
Robert Trent.
/- Mr. Hal. Edwards, of Fairmount,
W. Va., is spending» the Easter
holidays’ with his parents Mr. and
‘Mrs. Richard Edwards.
Mrs. Bessie Williams. and
daugther of Green street spent
Easter in Washingon. ©
The Dunbar Social Club, ‘of the
A. M. E. Church ‘gave a grarid
banguet on Easter Monday night.
‘Mrs. Josephine Page, who died
‘Thursday morning after a lingering
illness was buried from the Me-
Kendre M. E, Church. “Rev. J.
W. Waters pastor ‘officiated. She
leaves besides a husband, who is
in the. Soldiers Home in Dayton,
Ohio, two daughters and two sons.
Arthur Lowery, of Atlantic City
is visiting his grand parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Myes.
Mrs: George Jackson spent
Easter Sunday in Myersdale, . Pa.,
visiting her parents.
Chestertown Briefs
ese get 8 Oe ae Chm aS RON
Chestertown, Md., March. 27.—
Easter Sunday in.Chestertown will
‘be a~‘memorable ‘day, The pastors
of both churcties. surpassed. them-
selves: 'in] delivering the . Easter
‘message and the people responded
liberally to the: cause -of ,. missions.
_At Janes M. E) Church a: special
“awe: AFRO:-AMERICAN: LEDGER:
rally was held for conference be-
neyolences and $84.00 was collect-
ed. This is Rev. and Mrs. Hol-
land’s ninth vear and the congrega-
tion is anxious for their return,
Mrs. Catherine Gillam fell from
the top of along stairway last week.
She was not seriously hurt and is
able to be out again.
Mrs. E. G. Young is in Baltimore
undergoing treatment for an ag-
gravated attack of -neuragia.
There Will Be A -
Reunion of all the Mite Missio
nary Societies ofthe city
PLATFORM MEETING
At St. John A.M. E. Church
Lexington Street near Pine
Sunday, March 30, at 3:30-P. M.
All lovers of this great cause
are invited a”
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practical machinist, a “canvasser.
we are. overrushed with work.
The new Singer 66 does not rest
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To the citizens of Baltimore who
are overtaxed and paying heavy
ground rents and crowded in apart-
ments.. Look, watch, be wise and
do not lose this opporunity. It
comes only once in life. The Pa-
tapsco Park Land Company gives
you a chance of a beautiful suburb-
an township. High and healthy,
overlooking Baitimore city, fine
spring water, nearly 200 lots al-
ready sold and a rush for others,
Get your choice at once. Price
of these lots from $50 to $200,
Five dollars down, one dollar a
week. Ifsick or out of employ-
ment 30 to 90 days given to catch
up in payments. If'you die before
you finish paying for lot a deed
will be given. your heirs without
further payment. Patdpsco Park
is'on the Annapolis state road, five
miles-from.the city, is eleven min-
utes..ride on electric R. R. from
Camden. station, 16 minutes ride
on W. B. A. Electric R. R. from
Park avenue: Station. A large
grove suited for churches and Sun-
day Schools and other organizations
for Camp Meetings, and Picnics.
Fine lawn tennis grounds. A large
pavillion and other buildings will
be erected before the grand Open-
ing Day. Only <five minutes walk
fram station to grove. 1 advised
the co‘ored people to hold Round
Bay. Now.it haz gone from them
and a white township is being built
up and the colored pepole forever
shut out of the most beautiful site
on the Severn. Wil! they let. Pa-
tapseo Park get away also, The
wise people say NO. This is all
we: have left to us ‘near the city
to-build-up a township to, be gov-
erned by colored people. | Persons
desiring to purchase lots.are given
free tickets’ Mcndays and- Thurs-
days from Camden’ station, 2 P.-
M., only one hour to go and return,
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BALTIMORE, MARCH 29, 1913
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION
In a long and labored article in the last issue of the Southern Christian Recorder, Editor Bryant of the A. M. E. Sunday School department, among other things praising the work he has done for the church and what has not been done by others who might have helped him and did not, the following appears:
"Scores of individual Negroes have noticed the quality of our work and patronized us liberally. Why some strong and hustling crowd of young Negroes does not get together and start a first class newspaper and job office in the south I do not know."
Perhaps for the same reason why Editor Bryant did not do so before he got an opportunity to be backed up by the great African Methodist Church. Prof. Bryant has been in a printing office since he was a boy in knee breeches; he was in the Government Printing office for a good many years, and yet he did not start anything, and now he is wondering why somebody else does not start something.
Prof. Bryant is making a great big noise about his printing department, and probably with good reason, but he is not making much fuss about the improvement he has made in the literature of the Sunday School Union, and this is the main thing for which he was selected to manage the concern. Suppose Professor you tell us something about this and less about the printing business, for we do not believe that it was ever the purpose of the A. M. E. Church to go into the printing business pure and simple, but the Sunday School Union was established for the purpose of giving a literature of its own to the children of the church, and not for purely business purposes.
WILSONIAN DEMOCRACY
That there are two distinct kinds of "Democracies" within the present Democratic party can not be denied by any close student of public affairs. It has been thus all along. Hence the difficulty the Democratic party has experienced in the past in securing control, of the National government. The Southern Democracy is as much unlike the other kind of Democracy as the government at James-town was unlike that planted at
Plymouth. The natural and inevitable result of the two kinds of government, the Jamestown brand and the Plymouth brand, was the late civil war. Washington, Jefferson, and many of the illustrious Southern leaders saw the inevitable result rapidly approaching, and labored in vain to avert it. The Democracy of the South was simply the old feudal system transplanted to this country, with the label of Democracy placed upon it. It was but error strutting about in the garments of truth. It was inherently weak, and radically wrong, and thus it was doomed from the very beginning.
In the North the Plymouth idea was a genuine venture after government by all the people and for all the people. For the time being, the two "Democracies" are united under the leadership of a mighty man of destiny, Woodrow Wilson, who aspires to realize a Democracy in fact, and not in name. His, indeed, is a hurculean task. Here is a man who sincerely believes that Democracy should be so comprehensive as to cover all men, without any regard whatever to their race or nationality. The solid Southern wing of "Democracy" is absolutely opposed to any such Democracy. Their idea is that Democracy appertains only to "white" people, and that Negroes are not people, in the sense of that word as generally applied in civic concerns. Here is the rock of stumbling for the present happy family of Democrats. It is not because of any special love for Negroes that men of the Wilsonian type of Democracy rebel against any limitations of Democracy, but rather because they completely stultify themselves by claiming to be Democrats if they give any moral support to any policy which would eliminate any men from Democracy, simply and entirely on the ground of their color. The past history of our country is replete with instance after instance where political parties, ecclesiastical associations, as well as others, have gone to pieces on account of the Negro. What has been in the past will be repeated in the future. As long as men think, and have strong convictions just so long may we hope for justice.
The spirit of Progressive principles seems now to fill the air. Can Progressives, whether Democrats or Republicans, be trusted to apply such principles in the interest of all the people, Negroes included? And this is a most important query. The practical politicians, of both of the old parties, do not look with much favor upon the present political turn of affairs. They are not academic, but practical men. If, therefore, either wing of the Progressives attempt to give Negro citizens "taffy," feed them off Progressive sentiment, while they practically refuse to recognize their full citizenship, then, it is entirely in the range of possibilities, that those who in the past were our political enemies will be most forward in promising all our manhood rigths, if we but co-alesce with them and help them to lick the crowd that put them out political of business.
Just at present, our strength is to sit still. As it is, we are all members of the Know Nothing Party until such time as the atmosphere is sufficiently clear for discernment of the road leading to the removal of the many disabilities under which we, as a race, labor. In the mean time let us get closer together and have a better understanding among ourselves,
THE INTERNAL WEALTH OF THE RACE.
We are very wealthy people, having the misfortune of being unable to appreciate true values. We have talked so incessantly about our poverty that we seem persuaded that we are a very poor people. We are not poor, but wealthy. But we can never make estimates until we have some idea of the comparative value of things. If we are carried away with the sin of the age, idolatry, in the form of material things, then we shall hardly be able to appreciate how profoundly wealthy we are. We shall give a single instance.
Just about twenty-five years ago, a Negro lad from the rural districts of Virginia, came to this city He knew nobody and nobody knew him. He was a poor ignorant Negro boy who despite his ignorance dared hope to come to Baltimore and by some means procure an education. His race has already been run and it is all over. And yet Heber Wharton though dead will eloquently speak from generation to aspiring Negro youth and inspire them to follow along the same road made glorious and bright by the conquests which he wrought.
Now, we ask the question in all
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sincerity is not, the entire race the wealthier for all that Heber Wharton was and is? Yes we say is. For it is absolutely inconceivable that such a character could be annihilated. Equally impossible it is to compute the annual yield of that character. Any race that can produce from such lowly environments a "Heber Wharton" is a wealthy race. But Mr. Wharton is only one of a constant fruitage of the Negro race. It is difficult to think that the parents who oft assembled at the Girard Avenue school, who oft came into contact with the personality of Heber Wharton can rid themselves of the indelible impress. Certainly the boys and girls who were so fortunate as to come into close contact with him, as they journey through life, will find help and inspiration as his kind and generous hearted image rises before them in hours of discouragements.
The race is wealthy, but largely ignorant of the sources of its great wealth. What are we doing to raise the life of the race? Fine clothes, elegant homes, and swell affairs do not raise such ideals of life. Often they contribute to cheapen and degrade. It is when we can press before the young and fertile minds of the youth such characters as Heber Wharton, telling them what a short life was his, in the flesh, and how gloriously and grand he lived during those short days, sanctifying human things and persons by his gentle and uplifting touch, that we may hope to arouse in them a passionate love for a life, not of ease and vanity, but of constructive endeavor which pours forth its treasures at the feet of this great historic race, to the glory of God, and the good of our fellow man.
We would do well to turn our attention from feasting, parade, and vainlore, inan endeavor to make this face of ours stand out conspicuously for the wealth of its many virtues of heart, head and hand. Instead of concentrating our attention without, let us rather concentrate it within and travel on towards the unknown possibilities of the human heart and mind for good; and, maybe, in the constant ascent in that direction many of our present problems will disappear as mist before the morning sun.
If moving pictures, theatricals, feasting, and the like; idleness and novel reading, and leading a little dog or cat through the streets will all conspire to reproduce characters like Wharton, then, by all means let us increase such means. But, if on the other hand, the tendency is downward and destructive, for the good name of our race, and for all that we hope it to be, let us put an end to such senseless things.
Night School Closed
The public night schools have closed for the present schools year. Quite a number of students were presented certificates for satisfactory work and good attendance. At the Colored High School the following were among those that received certificates: Advanced typewriting and shorthand, Frank Davis, Daniel Harcum, Josephine Henry, Margery Hurst and Berthha Milburn. Elementary shorthand and typewriting, J. E. Daniels, John R. Hill, Jeremiah Stafford, J. Wesley Thompson, Sadie Carter and May Hurges.
Embroidery and sewing, Florence Blackwell, Hattie Jackson, Martina Johnson, Ruth Carroll, Carrie Lyles, Rachel Smith, Addie B. King, Judith Shepherd, Alice Pendleton, Catherine Grinnell, Minnie Baker, Ellen Gross, Jennie Johnson, Martha Gantt, Mary Jones, Ora Biggus, Julia Scott, Malinda Stewart, Lida Figgs, Celestine Fagan, Bessie Braxton, Helen Williams, Bessie Boardley, Blanche Jackson and Sara Adams.
Dressmaking, Annie Dockins, Jennie Young, Nettie Watts, Ella Peek, Edith Campbell and Effie Parker.
Advanced sewing and millinery, Bernetta William, Maud Jones, Mildred Harrison, Rosetta Nolan, Marion Clark, aud Durbin, Florence Copper, Mabe| Smith, Annie Whittington, Elise Collins, Edna Washington, Hattie Brown, Ethel Gug, Estella Thompson, Anita Smith, Rebecca Allro, Matilda Johnson and Mattie Corbin.
Advanced academic work, Patrick J. Brooks, Benjamin F. Dixon, William Kennard, Charles Fallin, William Jones, Jerome Jones, Paul Jackson, Colin E. Nutter, William Jenkns, Marcellena V. Berry Carrie Henson, Mary Perry Pearl A. Rhodes, Grace C. Scott, Bessie V. Scott and Edna L. Washington, Drawing, James Bailey.
Mr. Reginald J. Allen, of New York, is in the city, the guest of Mr. Wun. Parker, of 413 N. Pine
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G. Bowen, and Rev. J. J. S. Johnson;
and Captain R. R. Edmondson.
Between Mt. Meigs and Montgomery we found the school conducted by Father Dorsey, formerly of Baltimore. As we had only time to stop and say howdy to Father Dorsey we cannot. say much about his school, but from appearances he is doing a good work here. The place had a clean, comfortable look and judging from that the work here will be heard from.
JIM CROW CARS.
The curse of the South is the "Jim Crow" Car. In our judgment it is by far the worst feature of the whole South. If the greatest enemy the the Negro ever had, had in mind the thing which is the most detestable and the thing which would do most to humiliate him he must have had in mind the "Jim Crow" car, and especially the "Jim Crow" street car. On many of these railroads, notably the Southern Railroad, the Atlantic Coast Line, in some instances the Seacoar Air Line and Louisville and Nashville, (the latter the greatest offender) conditions are simply unbearable. The cars are dirty, in some instances filthy, and in all cases unfit for travel for decent person. The waiting rooms in the stations are dirty, seldom swept and badly cared for. Very often one goes to the window where the sign "For Colored People" is displayed and he will have to wait until his patience is exhausted, and in some instances persons have lost their trains waiting for the agent to come to the window and sell the ticket for the train one wants to take. On one occasion the writer was kept so long that he went to the white window and bought his ticket. On another occasion he was asked, "what was the matter couldn't he wait?" all the while the ticket man was "ticking" on a type writer. We must admit, however, that conditions could be better if the colored people themselves would to make them so. They dirty the cars and act in a way that no decent traveler ought to act. The porters on some of the trains are too busy acting conductors and give more attention to pulling the bell rope than they are to the comfort of the passangers of the train. As a matter of fact they seem to think that is their principal business, that and brushing the conductor off at the end of the trip. As for a broom to clean the cars with, they would hardly know one if they saw it. They know the stations, and that is more than the pessenger does when he has called it out, unless he is familiar with the road and knows just where he has to get off.
We must admit we are not much in love with the average Negro porter on a "Jim Crow" car in the South. May his shadow speedily growless. One we have in mind, also took the tickets from the colored passangers and put them in the conductor's box. When the train would start the conductor would come to the door and say: "How many Jim?" and "Jim" would hold up two or three fingers, as the case might be and the conductor would go on about his business.
The street cars in Mobile and New Orleans are the limit when it comes to "Jim Crow" regulations. They have signs stuck in the back of the seats which the white people can move back at their pleasure, but we to the Negro who moves one without the permission of the conductor, unless he does it without the conductor seeing him, and this is often done when the crowd is thick around the door, and the conductor cannot see inside. The Negro passengers must stand if there is only one white passenger in seat and the section for the colored people is crowded. The white passengers force their way through the crowd and take a seat, if there is one and the colored passengers must stand, whether women or men. You have no redress for the conductor has police powers, and can arrest you and hand you over to the first policeman who comes along.
These are some of the things that miltate against the bettering of the condition of the Negro in the South; but we are in hopes that time will make some improvements along this line.
Taken as a whole, however, the Negro in the South is making great headway and we perdict, and we are not a prophet nor the son of a prophet, that in the next fifty years, all things considered the Negro is going to own a mighty large portion of the South out side of the towns, and he is going to own a goodly slice of them. In conversation with a number of men on the trains and elsewhere, we
have the assurance that the Negro, as a whole is making progress, slow in many instances and in many places, but he is moving upward and the movement is a permanent one. He is holding all he gets and constantly getting more. The Nero in the South has no reason to be discouraged, but on the contrary he has every reason to be encouraged, for while his burdens are many and heavy he is slowly but surely getting on his feet, and when the time comes that he will be able to stand up as a man, his position in the community will be assured for all future time.
J. H. M
THE FORUM
With your kind permission, allow me to suggest an idea which may serve as a great relief from worry and expense in making your sewerage connections. A meeting of all property owners should be called and an organization perfected, naming it The Negro Property Owner's Association or any other name. Select for its officers sober minded persons. These officers are to keep in touch with all property owners having not as yet connected with the city sewerage Give many contracting plumbers as possible opportunities to bid on the entire work as a whole. After receiving estimates and specifications, carefully study them, then give the contract to the lowest bidder, after you have seen that he, or the company, is property bonded in case of failure of the firm, the work would surely be completed. One firm could better afford to take this contract at a rate which would amount to quite a reduction to each member then should it be given out individually. A sub committee should be selected from time to time serving short periods to assist in the proper assurance of accomplishments. To my mind this would be splendid work for the Negro Business League. Through the work and accomplishments of all I am quite sure there will be a great saving to each property owner.
Harvey R. Williams,
1513 Presstman street.
Having heard that Centennial M.
E. Church was undergoing repairs
I made my way here to see just
what was being done. I was most
pleasantly surprised, when the sex-
ton showed me through.
The old dingy walls of the social
parlors had been transformed and
the whole place had been made
beautiful by the various tints from
the artist's brush. The old benches
had been removed and replaced
by strong comfortable chairs. New
floor coverings, blending with
it the tints of the walls give the
whole place a dreamy beauty which
makes one wish to linger on the spot.
From the church I went into the Parsonage next door, where I found the energetic leader and Pastor, Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., who now closing his fourth year as pastor of this church. Dr. Shaw has broken the record here, for he is the only man who ever served the church more than three years, in the one hundred and thirty-nine years of its history. 'As I entered Dr. Shaw's study, I found him at work among his books, where they are piled shelf on shelf up to the ceiling. Signs of work are everywhere about him; great encyclopedias and numerous commentaries are open about him, in the midst of which lay the open Bible, as if he meant to test all books by this one' If any one wants to know the reason for Dr. Shaw's fine preaching and aptness in public addresses, a visit to his study will answer the question.
Glancing around Dr. Shaw's study, I saw but one picture, and that of his wife, who has been a sharer of his toil and successes for many years.
Rev. Lucas Honored
The Federation of Epworth Leagues of Baltimore will give a banquet in honor of Rev. W. W. Lucas, the new asistant general secretary of the Epworth League, at Ames Memorial Church, Carey and Baker streets, Tuesday evening, April 1st, 1913.
Subscription cards, 75 cents. These may be secured from members of the subscription committee in each local chapter or from the president, Miss M. Edyth Cooper, 1216 Druid Hill avenue.
Senior and Junior Epworth League Chapters of local M. E. Churches are requested to meet in the lecture room of Sharp St. Memorial Church, Tuesday evening, April 1st, at 7 P. M., to attend the Epworth-League anniversary of the Washington Conference. Each chapter is asked to bring its banner.
Next Week.
The fiftieth anniversary or the founding of Washington Conference will be celebrated in connection with the annual session of the conference which opens at Sharp Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church next Wednesday morning. The Delaware Methodist Episcopal conference, which was organized the same year that the Washington Conference was given birth, will also celebrate its fiftieth anniversary next Thursday at Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church, where the annual session of the latter conference will be held.
An elaborate program has been prepared for the celebrations in both conferences. Rev. N. M. Carroll, one of the two surviving founders of the Washington Conference, will preach the anniversary sermon next Thursday morning.
The celebration proper will take place in the evening of the same day, the first section being at Sharp Street, Church and the second at Centennial Church. Rev. Nathaniel M. Carroll, Prof. George A. Owens and Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of Gammon Theological Seminary will be the principal speakers at the meeting of the first section. Rev. Joseph Wheeler will read an original poem and Rev. J. U. King of the Delaware Conference will present fraternal greetings from his colleagues. Muisc will be furnished by the choir of Sharp Street Church under the direction of Mrs. Annie Hazelton Lee.
Revs. M. W. Clair of Washington and Ernest Lyon will be principal speakers a the celebration at Centennial Church. Rev. D. W. Shaw will read a poem especially composed for the occasion. The Washington and Delaware Conferences were organized just at the time when the philanthropic North was getting ready to pour thousands of dollars in to the spiritual and mental work of the colored people of the South, and they are the forerunners in the great work that the Methodist Episcopal Church has done for racial uplift. From these two conferences come many of the men who helped to organize other conferences.
When the Washington Conference was organized in Sharp Street Church a half century ago the educated colored minister was few and far between. Today, educated men fill all of its prominent charges, and the same condition now obtains in other sections of the country.
The founder of the conference were Revs. John Mars, Henry Elbert, John H. Brice, Richard P. Bell, Joseph P. Bowser, Robert H. Robinson, Tilghman H. Jackson, David P. Jones, Ephraim Lawson, John B. Snowden, James Thomas, Henry Hutton, William Hicks, Henry Matthews, Washington Langford, Perry G. Walker and Nathaniel M. Carroll. Of these only Rev. Mr. Walker and Dr. Carroll are now living. Mr. Walker was superannuated five years ago and lives at Westminster, Md., and Dr. Carroll is pastor of Asbury Church Annapolis.
the conference will practically open next Tuesday evening when the Foreign Mission Board and the Epworth League will hold anniversaries. Revs. Drs. W. W. Lucas and John F. Goucher will be the principal speakers.
At the formal opening, Wednesday morning Mayor Preston, Mrs. Florena K. Owens and Rev. W. A. C. Hughes will deliver addresses. Mayor Preston promised to be present when Councilman Cummings, Rev. M. J. Naylor and Rev. Ernest Lyon called on him a few days ago and extended him an invitation. Responses will be made by Bishop Earl Cranston, who will preside over the conference, and Rev. D. W. Haves, of Washington.
A buiness session will be held in the afternoon and at night Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas will be the principal speaker at the anniversary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension.
All the pastors of local churches wound up their work this week, and a number of them were given receptions. But few changes are expected in the larger appointments but there will probably be a number in the smaller pastorates.
Mr. Garrison Cummings, of 1209 Park avenue spent the Easter holidays in Philadelphia and left on Monday for Brenwick and Connecticut where he will stay for several weeks.
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11 A. M. Sermon by Rev. R. C. Ransom; D. D., editor of A. M. E. Church Review, who will also deliver a lecture on the following Monday night. subject: "The Man on the Jericho Road." Admission 10 Cts. Men's Day Reception at close of lecture.
Admission 10 Cts. Men's Day Reception At 3 P. M. Union Services. Sermon by Rev. A. Young. At 6 P. M. Class Leaders' Sacred Concert. At 8 P. M. Mass Meeting. Prominent local speakers will deliver addresses on the subject: "Our Men." Speakers: Mr. W. L. Fitzgerald, Hon. W. A. Hawkins, Dr. Edward Short, Mr. J. J. Baker, Prof. Wm. H. McAbee and Mr. W. F. DeBardeleben. The Men's 50c. Rally March will take place. Let every man get in line. Mr. Albert Whittington. Pres. Mr. Harry Roberts, Vice Pres. Mr. Wm. Dudley, Sec'y. Mr. George A. Gibson, Treas. Rev. A. L. Gaines. Pastor.
Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill Ave. and La nvale St.
REV. D. G. HILL, Pastor.
The Annual Men's Day, Sunday, March 30th, 1913
11 A. M. Sermon by Rev. C. H. Steptean, D. D. 3 P. M., Special
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ANNUAL SERMON—Rev. Alfred Young will preach the famous Railroad Sermon, at Trinity A. M. E. Church, on Sunday, March 30th, 3 o'clock P. M. Under the auspices of the Parsonage Aid Organization. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Pres.; Mrs. Georgia Cook. First Vice Pres.; Mrs. Sophia Brown, Second Vice Pres.; Mrs. Lillian M. Mosely, Sec'y; Mrs. Clarena Pendelton, Rec. Sec'y; Mrs. Loure Logan Treas. Rev. A. J. Gaines Pastor.
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The Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, Ph. D., D. D., the Educator, theologian and orator of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., will deliver his famous address "God Working at a Problem"
Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church
MONDAY NIGHT, MARCH 31
Admission Free. Public collection
SPECIAL SERMON by Rev. P. C. Neale, D. D., of the First Baptist Church will be preached to the Sub-Stewardesses of Trinity A. M. E. Church on Thursday evening, April 3rd, at 8 P. M. All organizations are cordially invited to be present.
Mrs. C. Yates, president; Miss Annie Butler, secretary; Miss Mary Beale, treasurer.
Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor.
Rev. Alfred Young will deliver the famous Rail Road sermon at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Linden avenue and Biddle street, at 3 p. m., this Sunday afternoon King's Hill choir and congregation will accompany the pastor. Don't miss the train for Heaven.
Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor of Trinity Church.
IN MEMORIAM
COTTMAN-In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son, Joseph W., who departed this life March, 1913.
For he who suffered is at rest. By his mother, Harriet Howard.
SWANN—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father Rev. William R: Swann who departed this life five years ago today March 25 1908.
Farewell dear father is a solemn word
Which thrills through every heart:
heart:
But oh it is the will of God
That dearest ones must part.
We'll meet in Heaven—how sweet
the thought
When life's short years are past
No more to weep no more to part:
To meet in heaven at last.
By his daughter Minnie Holmes.
In sad but loving remembrance
of my wife, Matilda Terrell, who
departed this life one year ago,
March 18th, 1912.
How sad this'day one year ago
When my dear wife (died):
How sad my home without you,
Words never can describe.
As I sit alone and gaze
Upon that empty chair.
And memory brings me back to days
When my dear wife sat there.
By her Loving husband and children, Alexander Terrell.
TUCKER—In sad remembrance of our dear father, Isaac Tucker of St. George's, Md., who departed this life one year ago, March 29, 1912.
Gone from earth, yes gone forever,
Tear dimmed eyes shall gaze in vain;
We shall hear his voice, oh never,
Never more on earth again.
Farewell father, may your slumber
Be as peaceful as your love.
Be as peaceful as your love,
And when God shall call us home-
ward,
We'll meet thee in heaven above.
By his children, Ardell and Sam-
uel.
CARDS OF THANKS
After a stay of eleven weeks in the Maryland General Hospital with fractured limbs, Mrs. Sophie Smith, of 1441 N. Carey street is able to be home. On Tuesday evening a surprise party was tendered her, led by Rev. J. G. Martin, pastor of Payne Memorial Church and members, of which church she is a member. She wishes to thank the many friends for their kindness while in the hospital and for the shower of good things received on Tuesday. Adv.
Mrs. Harriet Howard nee Cottman wish to thank the many friends for their kindness during the illness of my son, Joseph W. Cottman and also for the many beautiful floral designs.
The family of the late Joseph T. Wood acknowledges with greatfulness the many kind expressions of sympathy of friends in their recent bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. McLurkin, of 819 S. Greene street have just returned home from Washington, D. C., where they celebrated the 10th anniversary of their wedding as the guest of Mrs. Mattie Johnson.
While there they visited some of the city's most important buildings. Among them were the Capitol, the White House, the Treasury, the Old Smithonian Institute and many other buildings of importance. Adv.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bishop and family wish to thank their many friends or the kindness shown at the death of their son, William L. Bishop.
AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH
Carey and Baker Sts.
Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, Pastor.
11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School
5 p. m., Epworth League.
8 p. m., Preaching by Pastor
ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH
E 23rd Street
Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor
11 a. m., Preaching by Stranger.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School
4 p. m., Jr. Epworth League.
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. LadiesAid
WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH,
Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill'
Rev. Alfred Young. Pastor.
Residence; 618 Dolphin Street.
11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. W. A. C.
Hughes, Dist. Supt.
3 p. m., Sunday School.
4.30 p. m., Epworth League.
8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor to the G.
U. O. of Nazarites.
Next Week
Wednesday, April 2, 8 p. m. Sermon
by Rev. T. H. Brooks.
Thursday, April 3, 8 p. m. Sermon by
Rev. Virgil Carter.
Friday, April 4, 8 p. m. A great lecture
by Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, D. D.
Subject: What the Colored Race Has
Accomplished in Fifty Years.
Don't fail to come
Prayer meeting every Wed. night.
W. C. Tongue, Supt.
M. E. Cooper, Pres. Epw. League
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 pastor. Subject:
"Five Years of Pastoral Service."
5 p. m., Sunday School.
8.30 p. m., Sermon to Praying Band
by Rev. A. Brooks
5 p. m., Epworth League.
8 p. m., Sermon to Doctors' Coach-
men's Junior Association.
GENTENNIAL 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. Mrs. S. J.
G. Ralph, Supt.
5 p. m., Epworth League. Mrs. Helen
A. Cooper, President. Devotional
and Literary.
8 p. m., Pastor's farewell sermon for
this Conference year.
Monday Night-A fine entertainment of Drills; marches and music.
EASTERN M. E. CHURCH
Rev. S. PRIEGUS, Pastor.
11 a. m., Pastor. Subject: "Open
Up"
2 p. m., Sunday School.
3 p. m., Rev. Mrs. Ida Nelson and
choir.
7 p. m., Epworth League
Sunday, March 30th 1913
11 a. m., Dr. Ernest Lyon will wind up his year's this week.
3 p. m., Dr. Ward, the Baptist orator will preach.
Atnight Special sermon
On Tuesday, April 2, Dr. J. W. E.
Bowen, the renowned platform orator
now Prof. of Historic Theology of
Gammon Theological Seminary, will
give his famous lecture, subject:"To
Be or Not To Be." Hear him. You
cannot afford to miss hearing him.
All reports must be in by Sunday
night.
MOUNT CALVARY
United Christian Church will have its
opening Sunday, April 6, at 7 45 p. m.
Ministers, Pastors, and Churches are
invited, Music by the choir supported
by Mr. Samuel J. Palmer's Orchestra.
Communion. All welcome.
Prof. James A, Bell, Director
Mrs Bessie Johnson, Organist
Rev. G. H. Whittaker, Pastor
GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH
Stockton Street near W. Baltimore
Rev. B. H. Knight. Pastor
Missionary Day
11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. E. W. Scott.
PENNA. AVENUE A. M. E.
ZION CHURCH
Rev. J. W. MacDonald, Pastor.
Two Special Sermons. Grand Rally
Special Music
Come and hear him Sunday at 11 a.m.
on his famous subject, "The Greatest
Thing in the World."
1 p. m., Class by J. H. Catlin.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School. W. W.
Brown, Supt.
4 p. m., Class. Alex. Phillip, Leader.
6 p. m. , Varick Christian Endeavor.
J. R. Alkins-Pres.
J. B. Alkins, Pres.
8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Mrs. M. H.
Lash of Little Rock, Arkansas, the
celebrated woman Evangelist.
Don't miss this rare treat
CHRIST INSTITUTE
Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor.
Ensor Street.
11 a. m., Sermon by the Rev. Abraham
Hill.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School.
8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Richard
Thomas.
All are invited.
The public is invited to attend
a-grand sacred concert, given by
the Durbar Athletic Club, at Asbury
Epworth League on Sunday,
March 30, at 5 P. M.
TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH
Jinden Ave. and Biddle St.
Linden Ave. and Biddle St.
Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor
11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. R. C. Ran-
2.30 p.m., Sunday School
6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League.
7.30 p. m., Preaching
T. J. Holliday, Supt.
Miss A. L. Martin, Pres.
HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH
Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts.
Rev. John Offer Oustis, Pastor.
1514 Druid Hill Ave.
Men's Day.
9.30 a. m., Sunday School.
11 a. m., Special Sermon by Rev.
L. Hertzfeld, D. D., Ph. D.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School.
3.30 p. m., Service
6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League.
Mr. Samuel E. Robinson, Pres.
8 p. m., Service
H. W.-Hiner, Ch. Sec'y.
Henry Johnson, Director.
Miss E. M. Wilson, Organist.
Miss Ada Cole, 2nd Asst. Supt.
Miss Jana M. Baskerville, Sec'y.
Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor
11 a.m., Sermon by Pastor
2.30 p.m. Sunday School.
2 p.m., Sermon by Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., of Grace Presbyterian Church.
4.30 p.m. Allen League. The Auxiliary have psomised to render a fine program. Excellent singing. Miss Hattie Green, chairlady
8 p.m., Special sermon by Pastor We desire and welcome the presence of all who come.
H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S.
Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C. E.
WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH
Aisquith St., near Jefferson.
Rev. Dr. 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., The Courts of Calandale
Grand Worthy Councillor Mrs Rosa
Richardson will hold thanksgiving
service. Sermon by the Pastor. Remember
your conference claims
EPENZEZ A. M. F. CHURCH
EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH
Montgomery street, bet. Charles and
Hanover
Special Day
11 a.m., The Pastor will preach a
Sermon, following the Easter Sunday
Sermon
3.30 p. m., Rev. G. R. Waller, D.D.
pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, his
choir and congregation. Progressive
Circle, Mrs. Annie R. Jones, Pres.
6.00 p. m., Allen C. E. League
8 p. m., The Alphian Male Singing
Association will give a Sacred Concert,
Mother Allen or Silver Offering at the
Door
Monday. March 31st
From $ \delta $ to 10.30 $ p $ . m. all are invited to hear five interesting topics discussed
1 Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D.,
2 Rev. J. W. McDonald, D.D.,
3 Rev. John Offer Custis, B.D.,
4 Rev. James A. Briscoe, B.D.,
5 Rev. T. R. Sinkfield, B.D.
The five choirs are invited to be present with their pastors. An Allen Offering at the Door.
J: W. Norris, Pastor
10 to 11 a. m., Pastor's Bible Class
John Murray, Pres. of the League.
Dr. R. C. Ramson, D. D., editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Monday eve'g, March 31, at S p. m. subject;- "The Man on the Jericado Ro
Dont fail to hear one of the greatest orators of the Race
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. "God-
planned lives."
3 p. m., Union Service at Allen A. M. Church.
8 p. m., "Spent All"
Seats Free All. Welcome
Colored Young Women's Christian Association,
1200 Druid Hill Avenue.
You are invited to attend the Easter Services on Sunday, March 30th
at 5 p. m.
Good programme, Home Circle Day Miss Evelyn Mackall, Chairman, Miss Lila Williams, presiding.
M. E. Murphy, President,
E. E. Bright, Secretary
The First Annual Men's Day Offering Sunday, March 30, at Hyde Memorial A. M.E. Church, Baker and Bruce Streets, Services; Morning Company 11 a.m. Special sermon, subject;
"The Beauty of the King's Family" to a committee of 100 men by Rev. F. L. Hertzfeld, D. D., Ph. D., The Converted Jew.
1 p. m., Free lunch served by men
3.30 p. m. Excellent program
8 p. m. Evening Company
Committee: Samuel E. Robinson,
Pres, George S. Taylor, J. W. Ways,
Julius Thompson, Max Dorsey, George
W. Thomas, Arthur Pratt, Rev, John
Offer Custis, Pastor
First Annual Girls' Day, Sunday,
April 18th, at Handy Memorial A, M,
E, Church, Baker and Bruce streets
Excellent programme
11 a. m., 3.30 p. m., 8 p. m,
Mrs, Maatha' Thompson, president,
Miss E M. Wilson, sec'y, Mrs, Florence
Taylor, Treasurer. Committee on programme,
Miss Cephus, Chairman.
Rev. John Offer Custis, pastor
WM. A JANIE'S
Artistic Cleaning and Pressing
Establishment
534 W. Biddle Street
Clothes called for and delivered.
Dyeing a specialty
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THOUSANDS IN te natal and. an sinerican! CDEP AL EASTER |ateleveno'clock. Ani
am : é Mics Baith Brown, brown tail: ;Us EU jpas.preeenie by thes
s ; ored suit and corsage of carnations. " Bay Gases en
Miss Edna Johnson. blue taloce | SERVICES IN CHURCHES ceaelad toa ee
i : suit and burnt straw hat. | J Lanegan ds
: — Miss.Mable Locks, cream suit), *° °° So Tee
M : _ Jand hat to mateh. * = Pea: the doors. The sermo
fanySmart Gowns And Vari-/”‘atjsses Minnie snd Farinie Wil- | Most of The Churelies are Taxed epee ree
igh Shaped Hats Are Aihana, arenes Bult with hats to)". To Their Utmost Ca- ‘The music was especial
oe Seen. - | Miss Ella Beames, eream suit i pacity for the oceasion.and w
= with Dresden hat. i dered by an augmente
Miss Maud Peaker, brown svit' =e : The services at Shat
SOCIETY FOLK WERE OUTIN] win hat to match trimmed with CHOIRS RENDER SPECIAL ser esd
A » [Nell rose.
LARGE NUMBERS Mr. and Mrs.:—Clay Barrell, | * MUSIC rendered: by the vested
— Chas. R. Smith, Floyd Watts, 5 _- ey Cah
‘i rome Dolman, W. F. MeMechen, j .. i n Lee was of a high «
Freakish snd Extreme Styles are| 12™, DOWa0 i Charles Brown, | Note of Victory Over Death the Mi, 3. Naylor, pastor o
i i ‘John J. Wheeler, Leroy.Jones, Al-{ preached in the mornit
Conspicuous by Their Se ee tea ne | the Theme In Most of the the older members of
Absence Banks, Walter Kellum, Dr. and Pulpits School rendered | ‘Chu
a . | giveness,"’ a sacred ¢
in a very acceptable mi
‘Doardwalk in Atialtle wes OS
Connecticut avenue, Washington;
on Fifth avenue, New York, and
on Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore
“The praises of the first three have
been sung and it only remains tc
tell of the last named and Easter
Sunday, 1913, will be a ‘memory.
A better day could not have beer
had for those who possessed the
necessary ‘“‘new things’ to make
the proper display—not warm
enough to. make it uncomfortable
but just brisk enough to make 2
walk up the sunny side of Drui¢
Hill avenue pleasant and invigorat
ing. Asearly as ten o'clock the
avenue commenced to liven up an¢
barring the interim between elever
and twelve thirty handsome womer
gowned in styish suits were seer
until altnost dark. — It was about
tivelve thirty, however, when the
parade fean be said to have com:
mence, and for quite an hour the
many colored suits and various
shaped hats made a scene never tc
be forgotten.
in strikng contrast to the freak-
ish costumes worn on the Boardwalk
at Atlantic city, the women’ were
gowned in exceedingly good. taste.
No extreme styles were seen dur.
ing the entire parade—the women
with one accord seemingly havc
placed a band on the skirts with
slits up the.side and other garist
styes.
"As for hata there was no limil
to the styles, shapes and sizes, al-
though Nell’ rose seemed to pre
dominate in colors inthe trimming.
Hats shaped !.ke boxes, aero:
planes, boats, boilers and ever
thing else were much in evidence
A large number of young society
men stood at the corner of Dolphir
street and reviewed the parade witl
no'small amount of interest, while
‘a number of beautiful young
ladies'were seen viewing the passer:
by from the steps of Dr. Edward
J. Wheatley’s residence.
One handsome young lady wa:
seen going up the avenue in a blue
tailored suit and burnt straw hat
trimmed with brown ribbon. Wher
she walked down on the other side
of the avenue about a half hou
later she was gowned in’a tan suit,
with hat to match.
Not as many: top-hats and frock
coats were seen as formerly among
‘the men, most of them sticking to
their winter ‘‘Englishes’” and
“Norfolks”” with an oecasional
overcoat, A few summer fabrics
were seen however, and one young
man with a mustard colored suit
the latest style hat and a vest of
late design and cut was the -envy
of is friends.
» Some of the large number seen
during the parade were:
“Miss Maudelle Browne, cream
tailored‘suit and white: hat. .
‘Miss Augusta Rohoblt, tan color-
ed.suit,.smal] hat to mateh and a
‘corsage of jonquils.
“Mrs, Alfred Peck, gray suit,
‘back hat:
‘Mrs. Corrine Watson, tan suit;
black hat trimmed with Nell rose.
“Mrs. Bettie Cornish, black velvet
suit créait colored hat.
“Miss Alma Sampson, blue tailored
suit with hat ‘to match. trimmed
with white plumes.
“Miss Myrtle Lord, black tailored
suit with hat to match trimmed
with Nell Rose. :
“"Mys:.Media, Dodson, of New
York, -bldck tailored, suit, black
fatitrimmed with blue plates. .”;
“Miss Mary. Bradford,, of -Phila-
‘eplhia, ‘ black svit,and hat. =
“+Miss Roberta Hawkins, .'Copen-
hagen ratine tailored suit with hat
‘fo:mateh: : neo ah
“Miss Gallie McGuinn, ‘Nell Rose
‘Suit’ tringmed. withi -black hat: to
wmateh a! -s Ragen
si Miss Hattie Kelly,” eream serge
“suit, .black.“Milan’ iat’: ‘trimmed
withDresden ‘riblion <0 oS
©. “Mise Bertha -Young, ° steel. gray
venity with shat. to: tnateb.<trimmed
vqmith Nell'< Rosé. and “a-eorsage- of
vidleta esas ESE
SMES a ate an pat
gumath sa eke
j -oMiss Sadie! Clacke,,;eream’ suit
Edendehiesiee eae i. ees BMS re Ss
hat to’.match and an Américar
beauty rose.
‘Miss’ Edith Brown, brown. tail-
ored suit and corsage of carnations.
Miss Edna Johnson, blue tailored
suit and burnt straw hat.
Miss,Mable Locks, cream suit
and hat to match. © _
Misses Minnie and Fannie Wil-
liams, eream suits with hats tc
match.
‘Miss Ella Beames, eream suit
with Dresden hat.
Miss Maud Peaker, brown suit
wih hat to match trimmed with
Nell rose.
Mr. and Mrs.:—Clay Burrell,
Chas. R. Smith, Floyd Watts, Je-
rome Dolman, W. F. McMechen,
Mason'A. Hawkins, Charles Brown,
John J. Wheeler, Leroy.Jones, Al-
fred Rohoblt, Charles Carr, A. P.
Banks, Walter Kellum, Dr. and
Mrs. J..A. Holmes. 5
Mesdames Daniel C. Creditt;
Minnie Harvey, MacCauley Dorsey,
Edward J. Wheatley, Matile Jack-
son, John Hughes, Perey T. Borron
Eliza Cummings; Eugenia Winder
Townsend, Garnett Lee, Lola Smith,
Mary. Scott, Minnie Garnett Lulu
Offord, of Scranton, Pa. Ellen Gross,
Cassie ‘Brooks, Geraldine Pieree,
Annie Jones, Johu Baker, Cabell
Calloway.
Misses Nettie Clarke, Virginia
Berry, Cornela Wilson, Katie War-
ing, of Philadelphia, Edith Brown,
Pearl Fisher. Mary Hughes, Nellie
Nicholas,. Sadie Beames, Mary
Toney, Lillian Clarke, Viola Clark,
Nellie Fisher, Ruth Lee, Nellie
Munroe, Ruth and Ida Fowler,
Edna Cole, Mary Jones, Frances
Valentine, Emma Clark, Etta Smith
Nellie Wood, Jennie Smith, Cora
Fry, Ruth Diggs, Lucille Martin,
of Philadelphia, Lucia Stubbs,
Edith Brown, Louise Johnson,
Alice Mitchell, Martha Péna,
Georgia Fry. Martha Brown,
‘Thresa and Agnes Bricsoe Mary
Harris, Inez Campton.
Messrs. Walter ‘Thornton, Wins-
low Weeks, Otho Chureh, Lewis
Murray, Lemuel Young, William
‘Thomas, Samuel Masop, Frank
Young, Robert Sorrell, J. Willis
Brown, Walter Pinderhughes,
John Williams, Ernest Porviance,
Fearless Williams, Gough McDan-
els, Roscoe Price, William Laws,
Avon Davis, W. Ashbie Hawkins,
John W. Parker, Bernard Taylor,
\Dr. Edward Wright, Bernard
‘Webb, D. G. Pennington, Willian
Holland, Carrington Davis, Wil.
liam Carter, Enoeh'Mason, John
Howard, James Calis, Melvin
Chisum, James Spears, Charles H
Jenkins, James Spears, Jr, Jack
‘Nelson, George Thomas, Howard
Wilson, Nathaniel Goens, Eugene
| Payne,’ Samuel Hayward, Samue
Roberts, J. Edward Smith, Walte
| Howard and Jay Gould.
Stainer’s Crucifixion
Well Rendered
On Easter Sunday night at the
Madison St. Presbyterian Church,
the choir, under the direction of
Mrs. Theresa Stewart rendered
Stainer’s Crucifixion to an appre-
ciative audience. The rendition
of this masterpiece was indeed
well and intellegently rendered,
and the chair of ten voices made
up inguality, what might have
been lackng in quantity. Mrs.
Stewart who is acknowledged as one
of the best choir directressey in
the city, conducted the choruses in
a skillful and pleasing manner and
won for herself new laurels. The
solo parts were. rendered by Mrs.
James Hunter Miss Jeannette John-
son;Messrs Wheeler, James Nichol-
son, Murphy and Lawrence Hubert.
Mr. Lilewellyn Wilson was at the
organ, :
dees
Pythians at Church
| The.annual Thanksgiving sermo
‘was preached to. the second divis-
ton of the Knights of Pythias at
‘the John Wesley M. E. Church ‘on
last Sunday afternoon. ' The first
floor of the church auditorium was
crowd to the door by the- Sir
Knights as was also a portion of the
galleries. Nearly five huridred
friends of the Order were turned
away from the. church, not being
able to gain admission. A _ large
number of the members of the
Courts, under the supervision of
Mrs. Rosa Richardson, and . the
Uniform Rank.” under. the _com-
mand “of Brigadier General Léwis
E.. Williams, ‘were’“also_ present
and occupied seats ‘of* honor:
Rev." Dr. Lyon,” pastor of : the
‘church delivered a stirring sermon,
| and the:ehoir under the direction of
Mr. Oscar. Johnson, réndered special
Easter music.’./A Collection amount-
ing to.$110-00, was raised -
Mr. Jay Gould'jis preparing to
entertain the Sinart Set at'a Junch-
eon the latter part of next week to
take place at Smith’s Hotel.“
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SPECIAL EASTER
SERVICES IN CHURCHES
Most of The ‘cheba are Taxed
To Their Utmost Ca~
pacity
CHOIRS RENDER SPECIAL
, MUSIC
Note of Victory Over Death the
the Theme In Most of the
Pulpits
Sree a See eee ree neat aad
‘of the churches on last Surday and
‘the bright sunshine brought out
‘thousands from early morn until
rnight so that large congregation
were the rule rather than the ex.
ception.
: St. Peter Clavers Catholic Chureh
was crowded to overflowing at hoth
ithe six and seven o’clock masses,
jad also at ten o'clock when the
choral high mass was sung. by the
[Rector, Rev. Father Nalley and 2
Harge augmented. choir.
St. Francis and St. Barnabas Cath-
‘olie Churches held special servies
eommenetng, five o'clock and
oth churches were crowded at all
services.
‘At Metropolitan M. E, Churet
fully five hundred persons were
turned away at the eleven o'clock
‘service the church being erowdec
to its utmost capacity. Rev. John
Holmes, who has been pastor of the
church for the past 16 years,
preached the sermon, and special
music of a high order was furnish-
ed by the enoir. Special services
under the auspices of the Sunday
School were held at night in the
main auditorium of the church.
Mr. George A. Owens is superin
tendent.
‘The services at Bethel A.M. E.
Church were exceptionally well
attended, The pastor, Rev. D. G
Hill, preached an _ interesting
Easter sermon in the morning anc
vat night Stainer's ‘Crucifixion’
was rendered by a choir of thirty
five voices under the direction ©
Mr, John Willis Brown. wi
The Chapel of St. Mary the Vir
gin, Rev. George A.Griffiths, pas
tor, was crowded at both the five
and eleven o'clock services. Th
beautiful high mass of the Episco
pal-chureh being sung at both ser
vices by an augmented ehuir. Hig!
{mass .was also celebrated at St
| Katherine's Chureh at elevel
jo’clock by Rev. Father Galant.
At Trinity A. M. E, Church
Rey, A. L..Gaines, pastor, specia
i Services were held at five and eleve
foveloek. an, Easter, cantata wa
rendered by the Sunday School a
| the evening service.
Special services were started a
John Wesley M. E. Chruch, at fiv:
o'clock in the morning when th
pastor, Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyo
| preached an finteresing s2rmon 0
the ‘“Resurrection.”’ Rev. D. D
‘Turpeat,of the Anti-Saloon Lengu
preached at eleven o'clock. Ove
five hundred persons were turne
away at the three o'clock servic
when the pastor preached a specie
sermon to the Knights of Pythias
At the evening service, the veste
choir rendered a Easter cantata be
fore a large audience.
Rev. J. W. Norris, pastor of Eb
enezer A. M. E. Church conducte
special Sservices at five o’elock anc
preached a special ‘Buster, sermor
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ateleveno’clock. An Easter tableau
was presented by the Sunday Schoo!
in the evening. “Sana -*—
Rev. George F.” Bragg, D. D.,
preached to a congregation at. St.
James which packed the church tc
the doors. The sermon was an ex-
ceptionally fine one,and on this oc-
casion Dr. Bragg excelled himself.
‘The music was especially arranged
for the occasion.and was well ren-
dered by an augmented cho:r.
‘The services at Sharp Street Me-
morial Church were especially well
attended all day and the music
rendered’ by the vested choir under
‘the direction of Mme. Annie Hazel-
‘ton Lee was of a high order. Rev.
M. J. Naylor, pastor of the church,
preached in the morning. At night
the older members of the Sunday
School rendered ‘‘Christian For-
giveness,"’ a sacred musical play
in a very acceptable manner.
Rev. W. Edward Williams,
preached an exceptionally strong
Eatser sermon, his text being*‘And
Jesus said unto her, Mary!"’ ‘The
muise at the morning service was
rendered by a juvenile choir under
the direction of Mme. Eulalia Call-
oway. At night the adult choir
rendered an especially arranged pro-
gram in which were several selec-
tions from Rossini’s Stabat Mater.
‘At First Baptist Chureh, the pas-
tor,the Rev. Dr. P.C. Neal predched
to acongregation that taxed the
capacity of his church, in the
morning. He also baptised severai
persons. At night the choir render-
ed a special song service.
Easter services were also held
at King’s Hill, Rev. Alfred Young,
pastor; St. John A. M. E. Church,
Rev. L. S. Flagg, pastor; Centen-
nial M. E. Church, Rev. D. W.
Shaw, pastor, and others.
The various Christian Endeavors
and Epworth League services were
largly attended, and especially ar-
ranged programs rendered.
Mr. Lapatslow Perry of Druid
Hill avenue has returned to the
city after an extended sojourn in
Florida.
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BOER EBAY. SUARRE ELE Ntens ee
ET TOBA: de PERS
GUESS RECTORY
These are: the men who are
fighting our battles in. the com-
mercial world, Help them ‘with
your.patronage. Help our own
business. enterprises to succeed.
FITZHUGH HALL—Merchant Tailor,
402 Droid Hill avenue
ing, Cleaning, Altering, Pressi
Pasiekond Gente Suits made to-orde,
“Goons called for und Delivered
sevoruon Bi
NIXON BROS,
sng MERCHANT, TAILORS
Dreag, ean, Lorene, taping
1302 Pennsylvania Ave.
Madison 37326 Work called for
Madison 3778 BL
When you want a first class Sewing
Machine vou think of
e Sewing BRS
BUTLER * nest?
1211 DRUID HILL AVE.
DELAWARE JAMES
Coal and Wood in large and
small quantities
($9-434 MOORE ‘STREET
Mt. Vernon 1789
G. B. MADDOX
PRINTER
9 Druid Hill Avenue
WE HAVE IT ‘Madison 4125-2785
YTERRELL & McNEILL
PHARMACISTS
“Different from the rest.”
Cor. Carey and Presstman Streets
H. L. JOHNSON’S
Baggage Express
544 Lanvale St. nr. Penna Ave,
Res. 1526 Druid Hill Ave. near Mc-
Mechen Street
Green’s Prescription Pharmacy,
Cor. Careyand Winchester Sts.
Prescriptions filled at moderate prices,
Cigars, Tobaceos, Sodas, Sundaes.
A Full Line of Patent Medicines.
Mt. Vernon 479 M.
You can get ali the Oysters, Ice Cream
and Confectioneries you want at
Jacob T. DeCoursey’s New Place
400 Druid Hill avenue
Opposite Engine House
: L. H. DAVENPORT
| New and Second Hand
FURNITURE, CARPETS, Etc.
1006 Pennsylvania Ave.
GEORGE H. SIDDONS
FLORIST
Pennsylvania Ave: cor George St
Everything in Flowers
7 THOS. P. KELSON
BAGGAGE EXPRESS.
1510 Presstman St. 628 N. Eutaw St
Madison 4102 M
Quick and Efficient Service
Cheracter is the Best Capital
WM. R. PARKER
Real Estate Broker and Investor
Property bought and sold on easy terms
917 Druid Hill Avenue
WM. L. FITZGERALD
Real Estate
Fire Insurance
Accident Insurance
1206 Druid Hill Avenue,
ee OU
C. H JOHNSON
Real Estate, Broker and General
Repairs to Property
519 ROBERT STREET
Madison 4584 Y"
PROF. J. W. ALLEN
TONSORIALIST DERMATOLOGIST
Electric Emporium
Electric Massage. | Open 8 to 10 p:m.
420 DRUID BILL AVENUE
Baltimore, Md. Phone
WM. SYDNOR
Plastering Cementing, Bricklay-
ing, Roof Painting and
Paper Hanging
592 LESLIE STREET
J. S. EDWARDS
Ladies and Gents Tailor
Suits of all kinds made to order re-
paired, Cleaned and Pressed
1217 Park Avenue
C. & P. Phone, Mad. 3874 Y.
SANITARY BARBER SHOF
Everything Sanitary. from Drinking
Cups Up.
~ WM. JOHNSON & SON
344.W. LANVALE STREET
Gigars and Tobaccos of all Kinds
DR. B. F. BROWNE, JR.
SURGEON DENTIST
1380 North Carey Street
next to Tertell and MeNeiil Pharmacy,
Office. Hours—9 a, m. to 8 p.m. daily
Sunday’ by’ appointment *
Phones, Madison’4125—2785
WORK OF SUMNER
HIGH SCHOOL
tmses institution Training
Young Lives For Service,
BES MANY UNIQUE FEATURES
Purpose of Board of Education More
‘Taan Realized In Efficient Group of
Inereuctors Headed by Professor J.
Wi, Marquess— Wireless Telesraphy
ard Music Given Special Attention.
Kansas City. Kan—One ot the best
Ligh schools in the coumery for’ the
qrainins of the boss and girls of the
rage is the Sumuer high school. lecat-
ef in this city, ‘This. splendid insti-
qeulou is attended by 247 boys and
fis, who are preparing Tor usefulness
fe fe. It has been the aim of the
gequo! board, headed by the saperin-
Teudent, to sectite the best trained men
aus, Wontien as INSLTUCLOES.
tit the hed of the seliool is one of
the iouling educators of the country,
Frefessor J. M. Marquess. a native of
Helens, ATK. where he got his founda-
yon at the Helena normal sekool, and
from there to Fisk university, where
be craunated with the decree of bache-
ee of ars in UMie: thence to Dart-
most: college, where be pursued a
bicuer couse.
Frou. the xehoolreous the Young man
rus then titted t start life, So right
fee the schootroou he went again,
por gen atudent, but as an instructor.
There is always x pitee for a well pre-
pared man er worms.
Frofexsor Marquess’ first work was
a1 Snorer colleze, North Little Rock.
the sium year he compleced his work
f imermouth, ‘Dwo years be worked
fr this scl, rendering good service
fad makin his.msck ak a teacher. A
tens nuist get a Tonthinid somewhere,
so Mrofessor Marquess didnot over:
font the little things in life, but each
opjortnniey was Uxed to render service
fer nie poopie,
it wae in 1006 that he heard the eal!
fron Rittroll collexe and paeked up
fu, moved there te comtimie Work.
rewelnne there but iwo years, when
‘We was extended the call to the Sum-
e ae
Big me ees ae
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te = parece
en See
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tf gee ees
egeanee tacoma
‘Ber lizh school, Feeling tat it was
an orpermiy to de soine real work
Yor hiv pola, Professar Marquess ae-
fertet, Faking hold of the schoo! in
Hos. be found iTS pulls and eight
terriers “Advancement” was bis mot
Yo. and soon chere wax an increase in
Paps and tenehers, The school now
his 237 papils and owelve teachers,
WE the prospect of an inevease fh
the mimler in 14 and another busld-
fue,
The Summer high ‘schoo! work bas
tet: siendiiy on tie Inerense from ev-
ery viewpoint until today it is well
equiped. dois work like that of some
ef tne collezes elsewhere, A grad:
Baie af this xelool is accepted by the
Tokerdy of Kansas without exami-
suc. also by ether sehools in Towa
mat Netmustn. and it is new in tine
for such recugnition by the University
of Chieaso
‘The domestic science department is
secotsé to none, and in connection with
f isu tune room seating 120. One of
the best teachers in domestic science
fn the country bas fail ebarge. «ind the
sitls are rendering zood service. Pro:
fessor Marquess bas reorgunized the
depariments of English and physical
scionces. bringing about better results,
and the Geyariment of manuai train-
ing has been enlarged. One of the fer:
ures empbusized is the department of
anysic, vocal and) isistrumental.
tris su entertainment at any time to
heer che children sing. There are sone
fine voices in the sebool, Tt is the onls
schoo} im the county for the trainins
of the race with a wireless statidu.
and this is tauzht the youns people
thereby prenarinz them for a new Seld.
‘Teer are kept husy tecelving and send:
ior wireless messaxes.
Teachers are tramed in the normal
trained department, and. those -whe
graduate are given. the first: choice of
positions in the schools. starting them
in on a salary -of $60 2 month and
working up to the higher position
‘Tous far every graduate bas been. sv.
‘en position, So .Ransas. 4s provid.
ing for tts citizens. andthe soung-men
and women through the example of
Professor. J.. M. Marquess: apd others
‘are inspired to study and ;prepare :for
sefviness in life. ye
UPLIFT FOR ‘RURAL ‘SCHOOLS.
Booker ‘T. "Washington ‘Shows How ‘to
ee ee eee
ars ih Panter hehe re teed:
In. largé -sections” of ‘the. -south the
parents of most of our Tura!-children
are ex-slaye fol. whése ‘lives -have
been ‘spent wholly “on “the farm, ‘says,
Booker“. ‘Washington, °‘Dhey -mow
lite abont proper’ cookfng.or proper
housekeeping and not much about
Toles of health. ‘They, bave-no idea'as
to how n home-should be kept: “Bro-
ken chairs, loors with boles in them,
brokeu windows. leaky roofs, solled
dishes and” table linen—al these are
about the chita trom infancy.
Seeing this. it early became clear to
us at Duskexee that if we really wisb-
ed to dovetail school work into the
real life «nd for the uplifc of the peo-
ple something: more than the abstract
teaching of cnle root and the conju-
gation of verbs. must be imparted in
‘the classroom,
‘Yo solve the problem we hit upon
thie plan In Macon county. Ala. We
determined tht tw be of the zreatest
service to the ebild. to combat bis en-
Tironpient, we must uot simply provide
f special classroow. but must make
everything surrounding the child serve
as scboo!.
AS au experiment we constructed a
building on the order of our sonthern
eottaxes, containing rooms for x family
and i addition a large assembly room.
We ther secured a -family. in which
both parents were teuchers, to live in
the building, Following this, we made
the understanding that every voom in
that house and everything about the
Louse should be a sebootroom: that the
Trout yard. the baek yard, the swbie,
the horse, the cow, the garden and the
lithe farm adjoining should have thelr
Place in the day's schedule of teach-
ing.
‘The dinmz room. the kitchen, the
dedroom, are all open daily. t these
chifdven, whe are shown how 1o-clean
aud keop them, actually doing the
work, The givis of a certain, grade
take turus in doing the cooking. ‘They
leave ome in time to prepare the
morning meat for the teachers and
family. This ie served property in. the
Ginins roow:, which kas heou set in or.
der by another croup of tittle girls. the
aim heing dit all shall learn the best
muetliods of doin chives.
AN this Js, done under the visita
eve of tlre mother teacher, who Js thor
oushly competent, having leon trained
at uskexee instimre, mastering trades
as Weil as academic work, The sicls
in the higher chisses ave taught cook-
ing, but all the girls do gardening.
housecleaning and sewing, ‘Che hoys
come more dirertly under the exe of
the man of the house and eare for the
small farm and do in addition a cer-
tain amounts of farm carpentry.
CARLTON. YOUNG: MENS, ..-..
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
Brooklyn Institution's Good Werk Fi
Men and Boys.
The Carlerou avenue branch of the.
Young Men's Christian association,
Breokisn. recently list a tire nicints”
entertainment from which it realized
over ST. ‘The Werury program: the
first nitir Incinded renditions by the
wall imown Agudemy quarter aud the
¥. M,C. A. Guitnr and Mandolin chi
and a magnificent clown Orit bs boys
of troop Ne. 55, Bay Scouts of Amer
fea.
‘Phe progrim for the second nicht
was given fir the Sparcin Girls! Ath
elie elnb, whieh has earned a efty
wide reputation for the bigh character
of the literary entertainments provided
by it The lust night was ziven over
to the hist seiool hoys of the YM. C.
‘A, Spanish chib. which produeed au
amusing farge comedy eniitied “Balm
Fora Wounded Heart” ‘The play was
produced in English and was accompa.
bied by sunerls minstrel features.
‘This institurinn is striving to meet
a siiuation. which exists and is being
develowd 10 meet this. sitation more
completely. The branch has a men
ership of S21 men and is doing an
organized work for seventy-Bve boxe
Relisious. educational and nbysict!
work ix eunducted successfully for
men and bors.
‘Musical clubs, physteal clubs. a Bible
class. ete. are. maintained. Open
house ss kept every day aud evening
for men. especially for those who
need companionship or encourazenient.
‘A fine troop af boy scouts is attached
to the branch, and 2 room is provided
for boss in.the-bultdiug. During the
first nine months of. Che present. fisea!
year ‘thiny-cicht, mectinss :for’ men
nave heen. held, with addresses by men
avho could instrnev and-inspire.
For boss thirrs-six iéelinss. exch
followed -by a-susial, bave -been held.
‘The emplosment depariment has tur.
nished positions Yor 125 map and sev
enty-ciklit boys. A bandsome new
builtin costing ‘$100,000 is in sixht.
‘The commitiee of manazenient is put
ting to ‘the fullest Use ‘the ‘present
building and: equipment.aud asks ‘from
the seneral. public support. tor the
mainienmce «ind development of the
work. Mr. Rufas M.’Meroner of Tex:
‘as’ts secretary of the association and
“Mr. Arthur L. Comither of Brooklyn is
-bigiassicrant.
‘Sons of’ Veterans’ “Annual Reception.
The first anvual reception of the
General. Robert. Avers camp: No.. 14.
Sons of Yeternims, New York division
Bnited States aurmy. will, be Leld at
Sumner ‘bail, "Brookirn, on ‘Thursday
evening. April S., “The occasion will af-
ford 2 merry, catherine of military
men from many points’in Greater New
York. f f
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SUNDAY SCHOOL.| <==
meses Vee a
‘Lesson Xlil.—First Quarter, For Bee ae
March 30, 1913. Coe
Sa a
THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. a
‘Text “of the Lesson, Comprehensive | ee
Quarterly Review—Read Heb. xiny 5 oe
4-18—Golden Text, Ps. xxii, +-Com- Tee
mentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns. | [See eit
mentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns,
Lesson: The Creation, Geo. i, 1. (0
4,2, Golden Wext, Gen. i, 3, “In the
beginning Gad crested the heavens and
the-earth." The Golden Text is a won-
Grong statement comaining just seven
Hebrew wortls of twenty-eight Hebrew
letters and tells the whole creation
story. which is sruted in ather words
in T's, xxviii, G9: Heb, xi 3, Gen.
1,2, tells of great catastrophic which
brouzit the earth into x condition of
chaos, Waste and void, from) which i
was delivered in six days by the Cre
caxor. .
Larssox 1—Aam the Crown of Cres:
How. Gow. 1. 26,27: i, 78. I-24. Gold:
en Mest, Gen, £27. "Gad erented swan
in His ww image.” After a great and
perfeet restoration Goi made mun
male aud ‘feurile, wan from the dust
aud wommnsfrom 2 part of mau, aml
gave they: dominion over al the worits
of His hands. In these two ebapters
wwe have w perfect earth. after the res:
qoration without sin or curse of eny
Kind, and God in fellowsbip with man:
We have alse wie instinition of the
Sabbath aud. mariage.
Leston TiL—Man’s First Sin, Geu.
fi 132 SR, “Golden Text. dolm vill
i “Every ene that commirtet) sin is
the servant of sin.” Here we bstve the
rev meution of that old serpent. the
devil, the Grst destructive eritie ques
tioving the word of God and the
love of God and making Ged = ltr.
lu the third chapter from the end of
the Bible we lnive Bigesial doom, Js
this: lesson chapter We have alsy the
frst mention of a deliverer. the way
of salvation aud the future glory of
the redeouied.
Lussox 1¥.—Cain and Abel, Gen. iv.
his, Gviden ‘Test. 1 dobn i 1,
SAVhosoever huteth his brother 1s 2
mminderer.” Adam, having been tain
the way of reieinption aud of appratcl
to God Gen. 1." 211, taught his bil
dren and their children. Aict Lelieved
God ead cawe obediently. bringing is
sucritive, Caln was what wigt be
called a Unitarian, havines no use for
the shedding of bived. tmr deemed tbe
Dest hie bird wank be acceptable, Be
Was therefore rejected.
Lessox V—The Flood, Gen. vi tte
vii, iH. Golden Test. Kom, vi. 2%.
Sate warses of sit ig. death. dnt vie
free wifi. of God ie eternal life in
Carist Jesus our Lovd.” Cain ramaed
his luck upon Got after he had killed
Lis brother. aut bis deseendants began
to build cities, inveut musica! mete:
“ments, work i brass aud ivou ind fap
prove things generally. but all withont
Gag. and wickedness became si xret:
thar God had to eur off the tee by a
delize.satinz only Nob aindhis family
Lesson Vi—God's “Covenants “With
Noah. Gen. is, $17. Golden Text, Gen.
ig. 1h “de ser by how in the: row,
and it ball be for a tokew of 1 eave:
F nam berweon me and the earth.” Th
next destrurtinw will he by fire at the
end of this nue, hut we look for a new
earth wherein dwelleth rishrousness,
Lussox VHe ‘Lhe Call of Abra.
Gen, xii, 14, Guiden Text. Gen. x1. 2
ML will Mess thee audd make thy uname
rent. and be then a blessing.” 10
stead of dealing lonzer with thie world
God separates a man. x family. 21 na
tion and in the present age a ebmrsb.
to he His special peapie throngh whom
Hie amy reveal! Himsetf. whom He mt
Bigs and mute 1 Messin,
Tescox VIL.—Abmum and Lo. Gee
sili, 1-23." Golden ‘Vext. Crow, x, 22
Bi. iene ot Jehovah: i maker!
Heb, and He addeth no.sortew Uber
Syrith.” | Abn found serrew in Egypt
jae Tot fount sorrow be Sodom, ba
boil were tor she thue ont of Tellow
fxn, Ie ax good for Abram 10.20
hack to Bethel sind se find a resting
phice and alzar at Hebron.
| Lawsox 1X.—Gad'x Covenant Wit
abraham, Gen. ¥. 54S. Goiden Test
Heb, 5.28. “He Is faithful that pron:
ised” Let no one pase by the won
Areus story of Metettizedek wor fail
notice the muy new words of thh
ehiptersile first “Fear noi.” “Ke
lieve." “Rizbteausness” amd many ot!
eS.
Lisson Xthe Jrestynetion of S
(dow, Gen 3S. LT SHY. Gollle
ext. Hh Cor. vi, 17. "Come ve ont fro
| among thea aud be se separate, sail!
* the Jord, azid touch no nnelean thins”
The Lord Jesus referred to both .th
‘deluge andthe destruction of Solo:
| and said that the ead of tbis age wi
| be-siinflar as:to sin and judsanent.
j Lesson’ Xi—The Text of Abrihamy’
| Faith. Geu.-xsii. 1-13... Golden Text
Hos. 21, G, “F desire zooduess and: ue
. snerifice and the. knowledze of Ce
_ amore thay burnt offerings.” “Isaac
I the promised” seed in whom the pro:
" ises were (0 he fulblled, bur God wont
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Who is appearing at the Holliday Street Theatre
in Dy, Bean-From Boston.
Week of March 3st
Holliday Street Theatre
—=———— With the Peerless Comedian———
S. H. DUDLEY
In a New Comedy Creation, Surpassing
All Fermer Successes, Entitled
asfromBoston
Dr.Beans fromBe
Whynor be wee. Others.do i. why not you. Sell your Junk to
The Eastern Iron and Metal Company
one of the largest Junk Dealers in the city.__¢ Highest Prices paid.
61@ N. Maderia Street i75POrleans Street
Wolfe 5257-M. ..........Phone...... ..... Wolfe 2225
WILLIAM E. FOWLER, Proprietes. 15-22-in.
rel QATTR PFWaAcy
HOUSES FOR SALE EHASY TERMS
~2=To The Home Seekerm==-
I have 50 houses in Northwest Baltimore tor you to select 2 home
Now is the time. Spring is here. Don’t put it off, because
they aregoing fast. Read this list and drop meacard.
5 three story houses. Argvle av. 1 three story house 1300 Siock of
lL twostory house 1100 block uf — Carey street.
Euting street. _ Ltwo story house 1100 block of
8 three story houses on Druid Calhoun street.
Hill oveune. G houses 1200 block Stricker St.
Lthree story house, 500 bleck 2 three story houses 300 bleck
Laurens street. Mount street
Liwo stors house 2800 block 1 three story house 500 block of
Division street. Mount street.
Luwo story house 760 blech of 2 three story houses 1000 block
Baker street. Carrollton avenue
Tz you cannot call drop me a card and i will call to see vou day or
night, All mail orders prommpzly attended tu. Phone i. Paul 1983.
- @rtharl.Jobnson 1455 Myrtle avenue
Licensee Real Estate Avent
eooehescent &, a
__ Beside other mesi Concert Orchestra... —
ee ice minal we ave Ove rehestra
your-Ci n furnish’ y y $50.00 we jeoe
atone inareh Collations, | you 84,5 worth of
of any kin tations, Pai 3, 4, 8 or more pit Sacred
pa gt any and to euliran poral itecuptions; Basears, fot Gon
ice swithin Bie Shred uste he Sees on OF pone Theta Small
vestterms, W era ee a ny "act as the principal
Senta Sess Encumar
7 “ Information chee prompi. Eales Socials, ek eepecialliy at
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Levey Phones "President. 1 given, efrction gute
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ERNEST is. Corres. Se 014 E. Mo yn avenue
CLARED HOBAN. D. . Sec’y., 1428 nument. street
ARENCE BOWN. a, Sees 148 Drala Bil eet.
; MAN, Busine 2) S. Schroed avenue
a ny of the above. George St.
Qs ADIES REA
UP gig ees eicie Di -
Ue Pres ar these cor ctri .
Chia \, we esp es Sorset
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FARE tania and Com ia ra al renee tor bastaches muerauee
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AMD epee. RS ss Rieti call to orders given
AU AMD < MAM see 2
ociiinw aaae resale pare et ge
t reasonable terais. Baliimore, Ma.”
Mad. 3222-31.
ee AL Délephone, ‘Madison 43°
Colored Young Womens:
Christian Association?
1200:Druid:Hill:Aves< %:"°
Bible Class, Tuesday nights:at¥8:
p.m. led’by Mrs. Grady. Thie.i8.
most helpful and instructive. *Vis)=
tors: welcome.
Art Needlework Class, “Monday
nights at 8p m. — Instructions iin
latest ideas in embroidery,” cro-
cheting, burnt wood, leather” and.
brass. work at very reasonable
rates. 3
Regular business meetings, Thurs-
days at § p. m.
Employment Bureau
Open from 9 A.M. to4 P.M.
It is our endeavor-to supply:our
patrons with reliable heip,~ Phone
Madison. 435-Y. Be
Strenge young women-iqf \good
character may obtain’ lodging ‘at
fer low rates. Assembly room
for rent for societies and entertain-
ments. &
Mrs. M. E. Murphy, pres-
Miss Emma Bright, Sect.
| Miss Sadie Chew. Sect. of the
Employment Bureau :
Weisht! Tuberculosis!
Are you iosing weight?..Do
you fee] worn out, tired and
drooping? If so, have your lungs
examined. A stitch in~-time:
saves nine. Use the famous. :re-
constructive Tonic “STRENGTH
& LIFE” which prevents Tiber-
culosis and checks all’ incipient
cases if the direction is followed,
Don’t allow your existence to be
shortened by Tuberculosis. It is
preventable by the defensive:pro-
cess of building up. Dr. Camp
bell is Specialist in Tuberculosis
Indigestion, Neurosis & Rheuma,
tism. Has the least death rate:or
the physicians in Baltimore. He
examines thoroughly and tells if
case is beyond remedial aid. Call
or write Dr. David Newton E.
Campbell, 1369 N. Carey Street,
Baltimore, Md.
C. & 1’, Madison 2682 M. List of-curer,
furnished on zpplication.
OLIVER J. CAULK
«House Painter.:
..And Paper Hanger...
2143 Druid Hill Avenue.
Madison ‘1029,
House Painting Glazing, Graining,
Enameling Floors Stained—Varnished
or Waxed. Leaky RoofsCemented and
Painted.
CHESAPEAKE STEAMBOAT CO,
. “Obesaprake Line”...
ELEGANT PASSENGER
STEAMEKS E
“COLUMULA AND avuusTA,!
For OLD POINT UOMFORT and NOR
FOLK, Va.
Stesmére ienve Baltimore daily ex-
cept Sunday, 266.30 P, M.. and arrive
Gia Pom: Comfort ae 6.8. 32., and Nor-
folk ax 7.00 4. 3i., where’ connection is
made with the Rail Lines (or all potos
south,
“York River Lise.”
ELBGANT PASSENGER STEAMER
“ATLANTA” For WEST POINT
‘aed RICHMOND, VA.
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LAWYER McCARD in New Quarters
Attorney William G. McCard,
formerly of 327 St. Paul street,
is now located in well-appointed
quarters on the second floor of
21 E. Saratoga street. His present
quarters were for a number
of years occupied by Hugh M.
Burkett, the real estate dealer.
Charles C. Jennings is associated
with him, looking after real estate
and insurance.
Mr. McCard's new office is arranged with an eyesingle to catering for the needs of all classes of patrons, and the arrangement of the offices are regarded as an indication than colored professional men are more and more enjoying the confidence and patronage of the race.
Mr. McCard is a graduate of the colleges of arts and sciences of the University of Wisconsin and of the Northwestern Law School. He has been practicing his profession here, for the past ten years.
The Will Of Alex. Hemsley
The will of the late Alexander Hemsley, filed in the Orphans' Court, directs that the properties at 1807 Division street, 1557 Argyle avenue and 613 Pitcher street be given to his daughter, Gertrude V. Hemsley. His wife Ellen V. Hemsley, who is named as executive, was given the remainder of the estate during life or as long as she remains unmarried. At her death or remarriage, the estate as to be divided, as follows: Samuel T. Hemsley, his son, $800; Wardell V. Meades, his granddaughter, $1,000; M. E. Home for Aged, $50; Maryland Industrial and Agricultural Institute, which was formerly located at Laurel, $100; the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children, $100; and the remainder to Gertrude V. Hemsley and Beatrice Hill, his daughters.
Celebrated 38th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Patterson, of 127 East street, celebrated their 38th anniversary of their marriage, March 20, 1913. An address was made by Thomas H. Henderson, of St. Stephen Baptist Church. Many useful presents were received from their children.
Those of the children present were: Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hill of Mt. Winans, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Patterton, Mrs. Susie Dixson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Patterson Mr. Robert B. Patterson, Mr. Walter L. Patterson.
Grand children present: Mary E. Dixon, Madeline Bond, Dorothy Bonds. Masters William E. Patterson, Jr., Howard Patterson, Jr.
The table was elaborately dressed and refreshments were served.
Smart Set Coming
After a long absence we are to have that peer of all Negro comedians and fun makers, S. H. Dudley, in our midst again. This gifted annihilator of the blues and the famous Smart Set Company will be the next attraction at the Holiday Street Theatre for the week commencing March 31st. The organization will appear in the lively, mirth provoking and rollingick musical comedy entitled "Doctor Beans from Boston." It is a clever vehicle, replete with novel features, melody and surprises and presented in a manner befitting the reputation of its star and cast, which includes Henry Troy, James Burris, Arthur Talbot, Roely Gibson, Lottie Grady, Bessie Payne and Alberta Ormes.
Mrs. Martha A. Butler Dead
Mrs. Martha A. Butler died last Saturday after a lingering illness but in full trumph of faith.
She was the last surviving member of the old Lee family. The late Charles L. J. Lee a noted singer of his time was a relative. She had been a consistant Christian for years and was a member of Sharp St. Memorial Church. She was educated in New York City. She is survive by two sons Rev. Joseph L. Butler pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church Princess Anne Md. and A. Eugene Butler and two daughters Mrs. Mary E. Anderson and Mrs. Edith S. Ray and a number of grand children. The funeral was held a her late residence 307 N. Pine street Monday afternoon. The following ministers officiated. Rev. Alfred Young Rev. J. Naylor Rev. L. S. Flagg Rev. J. W. MacDonald and Frank Tasker. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Mr. John H. Owens had charge of the funeral arraignents.
Mrs. M. S. C. Beckett was in the city last week and paid her annual visit to the Aged Folks Home, W. Biddle street and distributed gifts
A Pretty Wedding
The marriage of Miss Ella Grevious, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grevious, of Gloucester county, Va., to Mr. Christopher Wood, of the same place, was solemnized on Thursday evening, March 20th, at 121 W. 21st street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jones Watkins of the Enon Baptist Church. The bride's maid was Miss Mamie Wood, sister of the groom and the best man was Mr. Wise Smith. A very fine reception followed the ceremony. The happy couple will reside at the above address
SPECIAL NOTICES
Grand Pastoral Reception, Asbury
M. E. Church, Monday evening,
March 31 1913. Cards of admission
15 cents. Reception free.
J. H. Gilmore, president; Miss
Emma Jenkins, vice president;
Charles Collins, secretary;
C. Smothers, assistant secretary; Mrs.
Lydia Nugent, treasurer; James
Hall, general ticket agent.
Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor
SPECIAL NOTICE. There will be a special Musical and Literary
program rendered by Miss T. Valentine, a blind pianist assisted by
Mrs. Mamie Woolford and Dr. O.D.
Jones at Allen A. M. E. Church,
W. Lexington and Carollon streets
Monday night March 31st 1913.
Admisson 10 cents. Under the
auspices of the Mite Missionary
Society.
Mrs. L. A. Jordon president.
Mrs. Mollie Bowen secretary.
Rev. P. J. Jordon Pastor.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaines were given a surprise on Monday evening, the occasion being the sixteenth anniversary of their marriage. They received many useful and handsome presents.
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This funeral cost elsewhere..... $136.00
My prices $73.00..... $75.00 Saving you $61.00..... $63.00
Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175.
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Homeseekers Attention
Now is the time to select your home for the Spring. We are offering for sale a number of homes in Northwest Baltimore on easy terms of a small deposit and the balance in weekly or monthly payments. It will pay you to get our lists. Homeseekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette. Street.
FOR SALE
Two modern homes in 1100 block Etting Street. A rare chance for a man who wishes to own his own home. Convenient to four churches. Low Ground Rent. Homeseekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street.
Modern 3 story home in 1800 block Argyle Avenue. Very low ground rent. Can be bought by small cash deposit and payment to suit. Write or call. J. Welsh 13 E. Fayette Street.
Beautiful house in 1800 block N. Carey Street. All improvements, Marble Steps Long Yard, etc.G. R. $67.88. Easy Payments, Homeseekers Realt Co. 11 E. Fayette Street.
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700 block Baker Street. Two story, 6 rooms and bath. Long Yard. Near Ames Memorial Church Easy terms Homeseekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street.
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..SECOND ANNUAL MEETING...
TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 1ST, 8 P. M.
Under the Auspices of
The Local Branch of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People
Speakers:
Prof. Joel Spingarn, of New York, in the "New Abolitionism,"
Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, and Dr. M. C. B. Mason.
Cards of Admission not required. Everyone urged to be present.
Hon. W. Justin Carter, of Harrisburg, Pa., will preside,
ANNOUNCEMENT GEORGE H. HOLLAND
Embalmer Funeral Director
Late Manager of Alex. Hemsley. I wish to announce to my friends, patrons and the public that in the future my business will be conducted at 517 ROBERT STREET. I offer you my many years of experience, carefulness in preparation and the best funeral service that can be had in this city for a price that will suit YOU. Your patronage is solicited. Madison 692.
WANTED - A person with some money to join an extremely profitable business, in which large profits can be made without risk. Reference given. Investigate.
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Baltimore's Leading Colored
73 JOHN H. O'D
Undertaker and
Genuine $75 Complete, High-Class
price, superior quality—one price and
purpassed facilities for conducting a
I am in no way connected with the
rust, and I am not interested in the
under and villify other persons and
our dead. My many years in bus-
anner and way my business is com-
building up for cooperation between
me not advertising that I alone do rig-
tle best for the smallest pay of any day.
I stand ready to prove this sti
It will interest you to know that the
result of my fight for lower prices in
heral services, I have saved the
thousands of dollars. Before my ad-
beared relatives were burdened
heral bills. To remedy this con-
dition with great success. I have been en-
gagement of many of our best people
and good-will of grief-stricken rela-
tions at a reasonable price. I have be-
come one misinformed persons for my attire
"The Greatest Good to the Great
the "Other Fellow."
Don't spend all of your Insurance
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funerals: Outside Case, a fine Bug and Dressing, Opening the Gra-
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other White, Black or Gray, Five
Logs, Chairs, Pedestals etc. I guar-
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general. The same will be furnished
UNITED, care Afro-American Office.
Genuine $75 Complete, High-Class Funerals is due to best service, superior quality—one price paying for everything. Unsurpassed facilities for conducting finest funerals
I am in no way connected with the Casket and Undertaking Trust, and I am not interested in the organized vicious attempt to slander and vilify other persons and firms engaged in the burial of our dead. My many years in business in Baltimore, and the manner and way my business is conducted proves that I am for building up for cooperation between honest business and the public, not advertising that I alone do right, but happy to say. I give the best for the smallest pay of any undertaker in Baltimore City today. I stand ready to prove this statement at any time.
It will interest you to know that during the past four years, as a result of my fight for lower prices and against extravagance in funeral services, I have saved the colored people of Baltimore thousands of dollars. Before my advent into this war, widows and bereaved relatives were burdened with enormous exorbitant funeral bills. To remedy this condition I have waged a lone fight with great success. I have been encouraged by the support and cooperation of many of our best people, besides earning the thanks and good-will of grief-stricken relatives, to whom I have given service at a reasonable price. I have been consured and criticised by some misinformed persons for my attitude and position, but I have done 'The Greatest Good to the Greatest Number' without regard to the "Other Fellow."
Don't spend all of your Insurance and Society Money but patronize the Undertaker of courage and originality who has saved dollars for his patrons.
Including a beautiful Casket worth $65, either Black Broadcloth, White Embossed Plush, Steel Gray Embossed Plush, or a highly polished Mahsgany, Oak or Walnut Casket, just as you select. This Casket is guaranteed to be sold everywhere at $65 alone. It is trimmed with fine quality silk or satin lining, six large silver handles and silver name plate engraved. Other items which complete the funerals: Outside Case, a fine Burial Robe, Embalming, Washing and Dressing, Opening the Grave, Silk Door Crepe, Gloves Candles, Crucifixes, Massive Candlebras, Draperies etc., Hearse either White, Black or Gray, Five New Rubber-tired carriages, Rugs, Chairs, Pedestals etc. I guarantee every item furnished to be the very best quality, and will save you $50 to $100 on every Funeral. The same will be furnished with Couch Caskets for $125
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Be sure and secure the best results as cheap as possible. 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 of thinking you for the same, and you may feel assured that I shall always seek to extend the same courtesy as in the past.
Other complete funerals as low as $25, $40 and $50.
High Grade Complete Funerals, $100 and $125.
Prompt attention paid to Country Funerals. Also prompt attention to work from other cities.
I furnish Coffin and Grave and Carry the same to the Cemetery for $15 and $18.
I. Handle all Life Insurance Policies.
PERSONAL ATTENTION TO FUNERALS.
Bridal Coaches with Electric Lights.
Hacks for Hire. Private Ambulance.
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Miss May Bradford, of Philadelphia spent Easter Sunday in this city.
Mr Evans Fernandis is wearing a continuousus smile. 'Tis a boy. Mother and child are doing well.
Miss Lucille Martin, of Philadelphia spent the Easter holidays in this city.
Miss Theresa Briscoe who is attending school at Cheyney, Pa. spent the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Briscoe.
Miss Rosa Childs, of Washington, was the guest of Mrs. Daniel H. Murphy, Easter week.
Mr. Daniel Gross, of Druid Hill avenue is out after a ten day illness.
Mr. William E. Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Cole 1915 Druid Hill avenue, paid a flying trip to his parents Thursday last. He sailed Saturday on the steamer George Washington for Vienna, Austria, to fill two months' engagement at the Apollo Theatre.
A committee of ladies of the Progressive Club distributed fruit to the sick at Provident Hospital Easter Monday. Those who took part were: Mrs. A. Bevans, Mrs. M. Young, Mrs. H. Allen, Mrs. A. Carpenter.
Paid An Official Visit
Mrs. H. E. Frey the superintendent of Allen C. E. League Junior Work, paid and official visit to the Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church of Towson, Md., of which Rev C. E. Herbert is the pastor on Easter Sunday. A promising Junior League of 22 members was organized a large number of young people were present and a fine program rendered. The officers elected were: Miss Mabel Herbert, superintendent; Mildred Johnson, president; Arnetta Smith vice president; Andrew Young, secretary. The pastor gave some very encouraging remarks.
Mrs. Fannie Robinson Married
The marriage of Mrs. Fannie Robinson to Mr. William Walker, of Port Deposit, Md., took place on Saturday, March 22nd, in Port Deposit. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Samuel Horsey, which was witnessed by her sister, Mrs. Octavia Parker and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith. The happy couple will reside at Port Deposit until after May 1st.
GREATEST BORN MEDIUM MAKES NO CHARGE
if the object of your visit is not explained without asking a question. Can be seen on all matters of business love, courtship, marriage, investments, etc By my advice I remove evil influence witchcraft, spells, cure diseases and unite the separated. I never fail. I also teach hypnotism and how to become a medium. No matter what your troubles are or what you wish to know, this Gifted person can positively help you.....if you are hundreds of miles away. A word to the wise is efficient. Are you sick? Have doctors and medicines failed to help? If so, seek the advice and help from this wonderful medium. Gives good luck, Hours 9 to 9 daily and Sunday. Fees very moderate 217 S. CLIENTON ST., near Pratt, Highland town. Md. The number 217 is an window. Take Roland Park car to Clinton street, and Eastern avenue, walk 3 squares north. I also sell books of the Egyptian Secrets, the 6th and 7th Books of Moses and Dream Books
Remember, Verona transacts all Business at his office.
Beware of mediums, im tators, etc going from door to door.
Send stamps for Postage.
Verona is wonderful. Verona is powerful. Friends common sense teaches you that a man has more power to help you in troubles thru this life than women.
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CARD OF THANKS
Mrs. Susan Smith and son, of 541 Gold street thank their many friends for their expression of sympathy and attention during the illness and sad bereavement of their husband and father, William H. Smith, Sr., and also for the beautiful floral de