The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XXIII. NO.17 PRAISE RACE'S FOLK-SONGS New York, December 17.—Percy Grainger, the Australian pianist and composer, was the guest of honor at the weekly recital and lecture given at the Music School Settlement for Colored People, 6 W. 131st street, Sunday afternoon. J. Rosamond Johnson, director of the school, let the large audience into the secret of how "Under the Bamboo Tree" had been composed by him and how it chanced without any knowledge on his part of having practically the same tune as the old slave song, "Nobody knows the Trouble I see." He also played on the piano part of a composition written for Pasquale Amato. Felix Weir, violin, and Leonard Jeter, violoncello, played some of their arrangements of Negro folk songs for violin and violoncello. Miss Richardson, a teacher at the school, gave a fine rendition of Coleridge-Taylor's conceptions of African dances. Mr. Grainger was introduced by Miss Natalie Curtis, and expressed his great appreciation of the affair. He also played several of his compositions. Mme. Eva Gauthier, a Canadian singer, will sing in costume a number of Japanese folk songs this Sunday afternoon. PRAISE NEGRO MUSIC Miss Kitty Cheatham a Southern singer, who recently delivered an address at the University of Berlin on the Negro folk songs of the South, was a speaker at the meeting on December 6. She praised these songs and urged their preservation. At the concert last Sunday Miss Cheatham, talked on the true significance of Negro music and the necessity of awakening a true appreciation of the folk song. She illustrated many of her points by singing verses from the Negro home and plantation songs. Miss Cheatham has traveled extensively in Europe, and was invited to give a lecture at the University of Berlin on the subject of the Negro folk song. Miss Cheatham said that the Noeo folk song held a unique position in the folk-music of the world and that the nearest approach to it was the pleasant music of Room. For years she had defended its "inspirational well-springs," had pleased for its sorious recognition in America and Europe, and had fought the theory that only the sensuous emotions of the Negroes had been stirred by the Biblical episodes which inspired the songs. Miss Cheatham said that the music was really inspirational, and told of a talk with Ella Shepard Moore, the accompaist of the original Jubilee Singers who toured America and Europe and raised the original endowment fund for Fisk University. Miss Cheatham said that Mrs. Moore said to her: "When we went on our tour, Miss Kitty, we never gave a concert we never went on the stage to sing, until we had all knelt down and asked God to make us pure enough and humble enough to go before the people and lift and heal them with our music." Miss Cheatham also urged the race to protest against the general idea that much of the exaggerated dancing came from their race, and warned them that their "rare mimetic gifts" might lead them into temptation unless they imitated only the host and held before them the conditions from which their music sprang. She said that in all her lectures she had given the Negro music "the dignity that belongs to it," and that if she, as a representative of the white race, could do that, they should also. In concluding she said: "Never have we had, as American citizens, such responsibilities as we have today. The eyes of the whole world are turned upon us. We are the spiritual battle ground and school house for all nations. God has given you through your music the essential fundamentals that are needed to build up His universal Temple 'not made with hands.'" WHITES OFFICER LOOK Louisville, December 17.—In reply to an open letter to local Board of Education, written by Lee L. Brown, editor of the Louisville News, School Superintendent E. O. Holland has replied that Basil Pierce, the colored attendance officer, is unable to look after more than five of the thirteen colored schools of the city and that the remaining colored schools are looked after by the five white attendance officers. He points out that there 8,968 colored children between the ages of six and twenty, 57.71 per cent of them are enrolled in school. Only 55.23 per cent of the whites are enrolled in the public schools. BRUCE EVANS WANTS ANOTHER HEARING Washington, December 17.—Trouble has broken out in local colored school circles again. Dr. W. Bruce Evans, who was deposed from the principalship of Armstrong Manual Taining School, a few years ago, has again demanded a rehearing. He claims that there were no charges against his moral character and that the Board of Education refused him a hearing. The enemies of R. C. Bruce, who it is believed did not oppose the dropping of Dr. Evans, are again after the latter's scalp. He has been attacked many times, but has always managed to retain the confidence of his superiors, however. FLORIDA CONFERENCE IN ANNUAL SESSION Live Oak, Fl., December 18. The thirty-eighth annual session of the Florida Conference of the A.M. E. Church began here Wednesday. Bishop John Hurst is presiding. Though the collections are somewhat less on account of general depression, good reports have been made. Edward Winters College, at Jacksonville, will get a generous sum. Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst presided over the meeting of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society. Live Oak is the first place that the late Bishop Alexander Wayman stopped on his way to Tallahassee June 1867. The last conference session was held here in 1908. BUY-A-BOOK MOVEMENT Wilberforce, O.. December 17. Theophilus G. Steward, a retired chaplain of the United States Army, has started a "Buy-a-book-by-a-colored-author movement. He points out that there are many volumes written by colored authors and that the average educated man and woman of the race has but little knowledge of the thoughts and History of the race. DR. H. W. SMITH DEAD Goldsboro, N.C., December 17. Rev. Dr. H. W. Smith, one of the best known ministers of the A. M. E. Zion Church in North Carolina died on December 3. He was regarded as a scholar and was the author of several books. LIBERIA'S RICH RESOURCES Jacksonville, Fla., December 17 In an address before the congregation of Ebenezer M. E. Church last Thursday night, Bishop I. B. Scott, who has charge of the work of the M. E. Church in Liberia, declared that the country was rich in natural resources and that enough mahogany was burned every year to give every home in the United States three pieces of furniture. His address follows, substantially, in part: "At the time I went there the established work of probably seventy years was a membership of our church of 3,301, now it is about 10,000; Sunday school children 2,447, now 5,240; day school children 1,084, now 2,363; collections raised $203, now $1,423; church property valued at $95,200, now $182,000. My friends the native African can laugh. O, he opens his mouth; he is happy like you and the passage of the Bible out of Egypt have I called my son ought to interest us. My friends, the black man is in all the events of the world, in all of the great wars and other movements, and he even gets into the bad things. Speaking of Africa, it is a wonderful continent. The agriculture greatness is remarkable. Sometimes I have asked God why He made it so big. This continent is eleven million and five hundred thousand square miles, and all of Europe is interested in it. The republic of Liberia and Abysinia, Africa, are the only two portions of this great continent controlled by the blacks. One time Liberia represented about 70,000 square miles, but has been cut to a little over 30,000 square miles. There is enough mahogany burned in one year to give every home in this country a set of three pieces of furniture. Its riches are great. The mineral resources are great in the gold, silver, copper and diamonds. The value of the forest is inestimable. I do believe up to the time of the present world war each year from 400 to 500 shipments of natural products are shipped to Europe, some goods having come to the United States. What will Africa produce when the time comes that the soil is cultivated! Liberia is a rich country. Coffee is its chief product. The tribal wars in Africa are caused on account of the women. The civilized governments are doing much to uplift these people out of the suspicious life and Europe's effects on Africa are doing great good and Christian teachings are making new creatures out of them. Prejudice and discrimination are going to teach us a whole lot of things, so you just go on trusting God, do the right and feel encouraged and that you are doing about as good as you ought under circumstances. The time has come when God has cast His eyes upon Africa and for the black man to redeem. Who knows? The black man can get closer to the native African than any other. The native wants the lifting power of Christianity." Bishop Scott has been in this country since last spring, but will shortly sail for his post. WINS IN SPEAKING CONTEST Des Moines, Ia., December 17— Rufus S. Jackson, of this city, a colored student at the State College, won fourth place in the public speaking contest at the State House last Wednesday. THE PRESIDENT'S NEGRO POLICY Washington, December 17.—Declaring that "I know myself, as a Souh-ern man, how sincerely the heart of the South desires the good of the Negro and the advancement on all sound and sensible lines," President Wilson express the characteristic idea of the thoughtful white South who have the race improve along educational, moral and economic lines, but would differentiate between the rights accorded other men as citizens and those accorded the Negro. He was speaking Tuesday to a delegation from the University Commission on Southern Race questions, made up of representatives of eleven white colleges in the South. At a number of these schools courses dealing with various phases of the race question have been opened to students. While some of the leading spirits in the movement are sincerely desirous that the race make progress along economic, moral and educational lines, yet there is no outspoken demand that the Negro receive recognition in the matter of rights and privileges accorded other classes of American citizens. Dr. C. H. Brough, of the University of Arkansas, chairman of the commission, told the President the commission was organized to make an impartial study of the race question from the standpoint of the Negroes' economic, hygienic, civic and moral betterment. He said a deep investigation of the subject was being made with the good of the Negro always in mind. "I am very glad to express my sincere interest in this work and sympathy with it," said the President in reply to Dr. Brough. "I think that men like yourselves can be trusted to see this great question at every angle. There isn't any question, it seems to me, int. which more carder need to put, or more thorough human good feeling, than this. I know myself, as a Southern man, how sincerely the heart of the South desires the good of the Negro and the advancement of his race on all ground and sensible lines, and is anything that can be done in the selection is or the highest value. It is a matter of common understanding. The New York World, a journal that supported President Wilson, and always a defender of human rights, takes issue with the President, and declares that his remarks were like those of a Confederate brigade general. It says, editorially, under the caption: "President and Negro: It is not often that President Wilson can be accused of lack of sincerity, but what snail he said of his remarks relative to the Negroes of the South that "there isn't any question, it seems to me, into which more candor needs to be put or more thorough human feeling," and that "I know myself, as a Southern man, how truly the heart of the South desires the good of the Negro and the advancement of his race on all sound and sensible lines; it is a matter of common understanding?" These words were spoken to the University Commission on Southern Race Questions made up of representatives of eleven Southern colleges. They might have been uttered fifty years ago by a Confederate Brigadier. They do not vary much from the sentiments expressed in the years before the war by the most extreme advocates of slavery. PRICE THREE CENTS Negroes are citizens of the United States, entitled to all the rights which Mr. Wilson as President is sworn to protect. To what other section of our population, large or small, would he refer in such terms of condescension? If it is imaginable that any other elements of our people could be subject to the limitations placed upon the blacks, is it conceivable that the President would speak thus of their possible advancement on "sound and sensible lines?" Mr. Wilson chanced to be born in Virginia, but he is not President because he is a Southern man, and The World ought not to be forced to acquaint him with the fact. COMMITTEE MANAGING TRUE REFORMER AFFAIRS Richmond, Va., Dec. 17—With the alleged embezzlement of Floyd Ross deposed grand master of the True Reformers postponed until January 24, and the assumption of the duties of grand master by Rev. S. S. Morris, pastor of the Third Street A.M.E. Church, the populace is awaiting further developments as to conditions within the order. The case of Ross, who is alleged to have unlawfully taken $492 of the funds of the Old Folk's Home of the order, was again called in the Poole Court Tuesday, but Justice Crunchfield announced a continuance. Ross was again released on bail of $1,000, with William Miller, proprietor of Miller's Hotel, as his surety. The affairs of the order are now being managed by a committee, composed of Grand Master Morris, Irvin East, S. W. Hail, S. F. Lewis and J. R. Wilson. It is claimed that every officer will be bonded in the future. Since the trouble Ross is said to have moved his family away from the city. The rumor has given rise to a notion that should his alleged shortage reach a larger amount than now claimed, or if he is really guilty, he will, like R. T. Hill, the outstanding cashier of the defunct bank of the order will hike: to parts unknown. A NEW BANKING FEATURE Norfolk, Va., December 17.—Beginning Tuesday, nearly 1,000 depositors of Brown's Savings Bank Christmas Fund have drawn out over $20,060 deposited during the year. Many of the depositions never had a bank account before, but it is generally believed that they will repeat the good habit in 1915. The bank is managed by leading man of the race here. A BOAT FOR AFRICAN MISSIONARY WORKERS Philadelphia, December 17.— Bishop W. H. Heard, who has charge of the West African work of the A. M. E. Church, has succee- ded in raising in this country the necessary funds for the purchas- ing of a small boat to be used by missionaries in going from Monro- via, Liberia, to other points. Hitherto the missionaries have been dependent on the small craft of the natives. Bishop Heard succeeded in raising $1,684.53. Efforts will be made soon to collect funds for the building of a mission house in Monrovia. WICKERSHAM RAPS SOUTH New York, Dec. 16—George W. Wickersham attorney general of the United States during the Taft regime denounced the South for robbing the Negro of his rights at a dinner given by the New York Southern Society last Saturday night. His remarks followed the address of Senator John Sharp Williams, of Mississippi, who sought to justify the treatment of the race in the South. STILL AFTER THE COLORED SHRINERS Atlanta Ga., Dec. 18—A general attack upon the validity of Masonic bodies, composed of colored members is being planned by the white Mystic Shriners of this city. The white Shriners vainly sought an injunction some weeks ago restraining Rabban Temple from doing things peculiar to that branch of the order. Judge Bell, sitting in the Superior Court of Fulton County, decided adversely for the petitioners. The case was reopened a few days ago on the ground that Judge Bell had relatives connected with the Mystic Shriners, and therefore was not qualified to sit in the case. This view of the matter disqualifies every judge in Fulton, county. The new litigation attacks the validity of the colored lodge of Georgia on the ground that if the Shriners are illegal and the latter is the creature of the colored Grand Lodge, that the creator is also existing unlawfully. The new case was scheduled to be heard yesterday, but was postponed until the middle of January. Warner T. McGuinn, of Baltimore, and George Gordon, of this city have been engaged as attorneys for the defendants. Despite the fact that courts have decided that colored Masonic lodges were lawfully instituted, the outcome of the case here is arousing widespread interest. Strictly speaking, however, there is no such thing as a "white" or a "colored" Mason. CHIEF SAM GETS Galveston, Tex., December 17. According to advises received here, Chief Alfred C. Sam and a number of emigrants from this country have arrived on the Gold Coast of West Africa. The party came in the Liberia, a steamship which Chief Sam purchased in New York City from funds given by colored people in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. Chief Sam is head of the Akim Trading Company and has many followers gained through his stories. I wonderful opportunities on the Gold Coast. His stories of great success have been denied by many, however. Hundreds of his followers sold their belongings nearly a year ago, and went to Galveston, where they awaited the long delayed coming of Chief Sam and his boat from the East. The steamer Liberia was formerly used in trade between New York and the West Indies. It cost about $75,000. $10,000 FOR NEWARRY Nashville, Teen., December 17. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Anderson, of Dallas, Tex., have given property in this city valued at $10,000, the proceeds from the sale of which is to be used for the erection of an anatomical hall of Meharry, Medical College. Dr. Anderson is graduate of both the medical and dental departments of Meharry Medical College, and for three years was professor of anatomy and instructor in operative dentistry at the school. He went to Dallas some years ago, where he has achieved a notable success as a physician and surgeon. He is a large holder of real estate and is a member of the commission that has charge of the erection of a $100,000 headquarters building at Dallas for the Knights of Pythias of Texas. TENANT FARMERS AND LANDLORDS Both Classes Face Awkward Situation In South. PERILOUS TIMES PREDICTED Undue Persistence In Cotton Growing at the Expense of Other Products Creates Monopoly For Money Lenders—W. J. Cummings Relates Story of His Trip Through Texas. Before the end of 1915 we will see "night riding" in the south that will wilt the Kentucky tobacco war look like a church social, is the prediction of W. J. Cummings of Detroit, Mich. While on a business trip to Texas and Mexico Mr. Cummings wrote a letter to his business partner, F. C. Norris, which appeared in a recent issue of the Cleveland (O.) Gazette. He thinks that the south will experience grave troubles before the clearing of the acute situation forced upon the cotton planters by the war which is now going on in Europe. According to Mr. Cummings, the responsibility for the trouble rests between the tenant farmer, who does not know how to grow anything but cotton, and the Texas banker, who, it is alleged, has built up a system of usury to bleed the cotton grower through loans of 12 to 20 per cent. Mr. Cummings makes the following statement in his letter to Mr. Norris: "Among the farmers in Texas 54 per cent are tenant farmers, very largely of the nomadic, wandering type. This forces the landlord to play safe, and as it is hard to steal the cotton crop he will insist upon cotton being grown. On a 100 acre lease they will have ninety acres of cotton and ten acres of corn—no space for pasture, no garden patch, no pigs. The renter has no money, and, not growing any food, he buys everything on credit. Money loans at 12 to 20 per cent and credit supplies at 100 per cent. A very large percentage of the tenant's efforts go to pay usury. Both landlord and tenant suffer by the system. "The farmers absolutely refuse to listen to advice, but blindly continue to grow cotton. The agricultural department has been telling farmers for the last fifteen years to grow other crops. Their talk went unheeded. You will understand how grave the situation is when I tell you that there are more dogs than hogs in Texas: that out of a butter consumption of $12,000,000 in Texas she produces only about $3,000,000 herself. I was in Athens, Tex. a few week so. This would make an ideal dairy country. This town is about 4,000 met the restaurant keeper could lay only two pounds of butter in a whole week. This black belt valley land is absolutely the most fertile land in the world, and yet if a hog tight fence was built around this Brazos valley every person in here would starve to death in sixty days. The Texas legislature has refused to pass any law forcing the reduction of cotton acre age. Other states will follow Texas' lead because this state produces 35 per cent of the United States crop. "Cotton reduction will now become a private enterprise, and before the end of 1955 we will see might riding" in the south that will make the Kentucky to baco war look like a church social. We have many fancy plans proposed. Some of them are pure fancy. Take the plan of Mr. Henry that the United States issue $250,000,000 of money or something that looks like money to valorize cotton at 10 cents a pound. Did you ever hear such tommyrot? "The next agency is the bank. That term in Texas is a misnomer. The bulk of the fraternity are not bankers; they are pawnbrokers in disguise. For twenty-five years they have been educating the Texan to pay 10, 12, 15 and even 20 per cent for money. Having built up such a system, do you think for a moment that they are going to be the people down here know that there is such a thing as 5 or 6 per cent money in the whole world? "Of course the bankers down there are loaning money on cotton. They have to do so. They will make a loan of $10 on a 500 pound bale, charging 12 to 18 per cent and taking it off in advance. We are safe in assuming that no real help will come from the southern banker. The war forced the closing of 90,000,000 cotton spindles, or practically two-thirds of the world's entire cotton capacity. If 50 per cent of the English mills should be able to operate that would still leave about one-half of the world's spinning capacity idle. The present fighting is in the very heart of the French and Belgian spinning districts. "If we assume that the United States and Canada will consume during the next twelve months 7,000,000 bales, great Britain 2,000,000 bales and allow 1,800,000 bales for the balance of the countries using American cotton we get an estimated total consumption of 19,800,000 bales for the season of 1914-15. To this add an estimated demand for 4,000,000 bales produced in foreign countries, and we have an estimated consumption of 14,800,000 bales as against an average normal world's consumption of 14,000,000 bales." ORGANIZED FOR PROTECTION. Association Started In Wilmington, N. C., on Account of Race Prejudice. By GEORGE F. KING. Wilmington, N. C.—That the young men of our race in this section of the country are daily becoming more interested in movements that will make for bettering conditions in the south generally is being strikingly evidenced by many in this city who have made remarkable progress in the face of great obstacles. But for a number of years commercial enterprises among them seemed to be at a standstill. This economic inertia was not due however, to a financial stringency among the colored people, who receive wages in this city equal to that paid Afro-Americans in other sections of the south. Negroes own and conduct most excellent farms, and there is not any city in North Carolina wherein our people pay more taxes on real estate than is true of those living in Wilmington. Another encouraging feature to be considered is that as a rule the Afro-American residents are not so closely segregated here as they are in some [Picture of a young man with a bow tie and a suit. He is facing the camera, looking directly at the viewer. The background is a plain, light color, possibly white or gray. The portrait is oval-shaped with a thin border.]] THOMAS H. WILLIAMS. of the larger cities, but there is a tendency to keep them out of desirable sections once a member of the race moves from such a section. Skilled workmen of the race are doing well. The carpenters have held their own in this section and control much of the work in their line. This is also true of members of the race in the bricklaying trade. But the white mechanics in the lines above named have combined against them to some extent, which is strongly indicated by the fact that the majority of the white building and loan associations will not allow Afro-Americans holding shares in their associations when making loans to build homes to give contracts to Afro-Americans, but the work must be done by white men under the supervision of the association. Such discrimination aroused the better element of the race in this section, whom the Rev. Dr. Richard Spiller interested in organizing the Workingmen's Building and Loan association, the officers of which are Dr. F. W. Avant, president; Dr. Richard Spiller, vice president, and Edward Story, secretary and treasurer. When this movement was being considered one of the leading factors in the effort was Thomas H. Williams, a native of this city and a young man with broad conceptions of the possibilities of the race to succeed along business lines. He is a member of the board of directors and also a member of the finance committee of this progressive association. Mr. Williams has interested a large number of young men here in this organization. Mr. Williams is a concrete example of what the ambitious young men of the race are trying to do along substantial lines. He is vice president of the People's Hand laundry, another commendable enterprise which has recently been launched by a number of young men in this city, with Edward Story as president. He is also the treasurer of the local Y. M. C. A. Mr. Williams is a member of the Knights of Pythias and a prominent Mason. RURAL DISTRICT PIG CLUBS. Nine Townships Will Co-operate With Organization in Greene County, N. C. Kingston, N. C.-Messrs. C. D. Saints A. E. Best and Harvey Fox are promoters of the Greene County Pig club organized in accordance with the plan recently outlined by Dr. Booker T. Washington. Already the colored people of this county are aroused and have caught hold of the idea-determined to raise at least one extra big this winter and more next spring and thereby do what they can to relieve the stress of the present financial condition. $ The Greene county organization is to have a branch in each of the nine townships, and workers in each branch will make an earnest, vigorous campaign in behalf of the movement. It is predicted that more than 1,000 coed families will raise an extra $1. A conservative estimate places it combined increase in wealth of the families at more than $10,000. Notable Advance Made In Bible Study The enrollment of the Bible school at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute up to Nov. 30 numbers sixty-two and represents an increase of 37 per cent over that of the same period in 1913. A noteworthy thing in connection with this Bible school enrollment is that while in 1912 73 per cent of the Bible students were in preparatory classes and of the remainder none were higher than the junior class, this year 55 per cent only are in the preparatory classes and 45 per cent are distributed through all of the higher classes. WHITMAN SHOWS INTEREST. PERSISTENCE Governor Elect of New York Will Pre sent Springman Medal Feb. 12. New York-Charles S. Whitman, governor elect of New York state, has consented to make the presentation speech when the Spingarn medal is awarded at the annual meeting of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People on Feb. 12. This is an event of the very highest importance to Afro-Americans, as it will mark the first occasion on which the medal is awarded. It is a beautiful medallion, made of pure gold and worth $100, and it is offered annually to the colored man or woman who performs the highest or noblest deed during the preceding twelve months. The donor is one of the best white friends of our race, Dr. J. E. Spingarn of New York, chairman of the board of directors of the N. A. A. C. P. The judges, Ex-President Taft, Oswald Garrison Villard of the New York Evening Post, Bishop Hurst of Baltimore, Dr. Dillard of the Jeanes fund and President Hope of Morehouse college, will not announce who is to be the recipient of the first medal until Governor Whitman presents it on Lincoln's birthday. There will be two sessions at the annual meeting of the N. A. A. C. P., both of which will be held in the Ethical Culture hall, Sixty-third street and Central Park west, New York city, on Feb. 12. The afternoon session will be devoted solely to association business, and will be open to members only. The evening session will be open to all, without ticket or admission fees, and there will be other speakers of national eminence beside Governor Whitman. It is at the evening session that the Spingarn medal will be awarded. At the afternoon session Dr. Spingarn will read his annual report as chairman of the association. Before this meeting takes place Dr. Spingarn will have completed his second tour of the country, which is now being arranged. He expects to take in a number of cities from Buffalo and Pittsburgh to Omaha and St. Paul. All those interested in his coming lecture tour should write to Miss May Childs Nerney, secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. 70 Fifth avenue, New York city. The tour will begin early in January. 1915. MAKING GOOD IN KENTUCKY. Professional Life In Louisville as Reflected by Dr. G. D. Smith. Louisville, Ky.-The colored people of this city have to their credit many well educated, industrious and capable men and women who are successfully engaged in business and the various professions. Besides these activities and the churches, the state university, the public schools, the Young Men's Christian association and the two branch libraries are centers of interest which reflect the aspirations and achievements of our people along intellectual lines. Among the professional men of recognized ability is Dr. G. D. Smith, who came here from Bristol, Teum., where he had made an admirable record as 1 G. D. SMITH, D. D. S. a dentist. Dr. Smith is a native of South Carolina. He received his first certificate of graduation from the State Normal school at Sullivan, N. C. in 1901. In the fall of 1901 he entered Livingston college, from which he was graduated in the spring of 1903. Being desirous of making dentistry his profession, Dr. Smith entered the Melhary Dental college at Nashville, Tenn., from which he was graduated in 1907 as valedictorian of his class. He is studious, painstaking and courteous and enjoys the good will and patronage of his race in this city. Dr. Smith keeps blimself well informed on all subjects relating to his work and therefore has the reputation of being one of the best prepared men in his profession in this section of the south. He is much interested in the welfare of his race and believes that the professional men and women should take an active part in all good movements for the advancement of the race. If one is to judge from Dr. Smith's past career in Louisville, his future under favorable conditions will be fraught with great success. Energotic Rural School Supervisors. The influence of the work of state supervisors of rural schools is being felt for good in scores of localities in which educational advantages in the past have been very poor. Among the men who are leading in this work are F. C. Button of Kentucky. Jackson Davis of Virginia, L. M. Favrot of Arkansas, George D. Godard of Georgia, N. C. Newbold of North Carolina, J. L. Shiley of Alabama. PERSISTENCE IN BUSINESS WINS Rose From Obscure Clerical Position to Chief Clerk In Big Business Concern Attributes Much of Success to Doing the Little Things Well and Sticking to Her Job. Birmingham, Ala.—The story of success, no matter who the individual or what the field, is most always thrilling and interesting and commands public attention. That story must be more interesting and thrilling if the narrator happens to be an obscure colored girl, who in the very nature of things starts out in life handicapped by reason of manger opportunities and advantages. Miss Cleo M. Gibbs, the chief clerk of the Atlanta (Ala.) Special Benefit company, of which Mr. E. W. Howell is the president and manager, is one of the most efficient clerks in Birmingham and assumes with entire satisfaction much of the harassing details of the management of the big company. She is a young woman who in her own way tells how she rose from a mere machine in the work to one of the really dependable characters. "When I first entered the work as an obscure clerk the outlook for success seemed unusually dark. I could not see my way clearly. I always looked for the road to success, whatever it might be. I worked hard in school and succeeded in finishing with class honors and came to Birmingham from Meridian, Miss., Jan. 20, 1910. I was in the city about a month before I applied for work. Then I applied at the office of E. W. Howell, who was at that time the secretary of the Atlanta Mutual Insurance association. In about two weeks there was a vacancy to be filled, and my application was accepted. "At first I did not like the insurance work and experienced difficulty in keeping all the details straight—such as the difference between lapses and transfers, life schedules, what to do when one name appeared on the laps and transfer sheet at the same time, making up office books, showing the cash, the arrears, the advances and so on. "The first week seemed enough for me. I was ready to give up, but my people insisted on my stalking to the job and making good. I fully decided to quit and did so. I did not remain away from work long, however, and, summing up new courage, reported for work the same day I quit. "Starting off again. Mr. Howell would send one of the agents or the special men into the office to show me what I had to do. Each day it seemed that one would show me in a different way from another, always telling me that the other was wrong. When the state inspector came all of my work was wrong, and I had to stand the consequences because it was in my handwriting. Everything seemed to work at a disadvantage. I only knew that I was sticking to my job, and I was then fully determined to stick until things went right. "I did not get the work right until Mr. Howell told me to make no changes until he directed me to do so. Finally I was given orders to make out the summaries. I had never made any summaries, nor had I seen any made, but the secretary did not have much patience, and when he gave up order usually meant for that thing to be done. The time came for the summaries. Mr. Howell was out of town and there was no one in the office from whom I could get the necessary information. The other clerk was a stenographer and absolutely of no use to me in this emergency. I decided to look up some old reports which had been made out previously and use them as a sort of guide. This worked fairly well, and I succeeded with the task." Step by step Miss Gibbs tells how by application to duty and through faithful and energetic service, she became more and more trusted and how later when the secretary, E. W. Howell, organized a new company she became the chief clerk. She is at the head of a large office force, directing every detail of the smooth working machinery, making no mistakes and brooking none. It is said of Miss Gibbs that she has never had a quarrel with a fellow employee and has never been late to work. She has only missed two and a half days in the time she has been with the company, one day on account of sickness and the other on account of death in the family. She is really unaware of the great success she has made and sums her remarkable story up in this language: "I had to watch the little things, for in this business it is the little things that count. I firmly believe now that I could succeed at anything. I am not ashamed of working—in fact. 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There will be ER. 211 DRUID HILL AUENUE Shop Uptown Phone Madison 4984-Y ERTISING.spells SUCCESS SEWING MACHINE [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. : Happenings In the State of Maryland: CRISFIELD BRIEFS. {Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Crisfield, Md., December 17.—Rev. J. W. Jewitt, of Snow Hill, Md., preached at Shiloh M. E. Church last Sunday. The collection for the day was $75. Mr. Leon Collins is improving slowly. Mrs. Annie H. Daniels is still on the sick list. Mrs. Samuel D. Wilson was called to Baltimore one day last week to the bedside of her daughter, Nellie Wilson. Mrs. John H. Palmer is on the sick list under the care of Dr. W. I. Barkley. Rev. C. A. Williams was to have preached for Rev. J. H. Nutter last Sunday at the Mt. Pier Church, owing to the inclement weather he could not attend. BERKLEY WAFTINGS Berkey, Md., December 15.—Rev. Stephen Jamison preached at Hosanna A. M. E. Church Sunday morning. A large congregation was present. Mr. John M. Presberry and Miss Georgianna Murray, of Philadelphia were married here last Thursday night by Rev. F. S. Dennis. The moving picture show that was to have been given last week will be shown Thursday night. FAIRFIELD NOTES Fairfield, Md., December 17. Rev. George L. White, D.D., pastor of Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church preached at the public school rally at the C. M. E. Church Sunday at 3 o'clock. A good many were present to hear him. W. W. Brown and J. Wesley Jennings, trustees of the school made short addresses. $22. was turned over to the treasurer, Mrs. Martha Manns. Mrs. Dovie A. Brown will go to Washington Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Carr, after which she will be joined by her mother, Mrs. Susan Reynolds of Winton-Salem, N. C. and then to Fairfield Mr. A. Leazer is out after two weeks illness. At literary tonight interesting subjects will be discussed and a paper read by Mrs. M. E. Hall. POCOMOKE BRIEFS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., Dec. 17.—A good congregation turned out Sunday at St. John's Church and enjoyed a practical sermon by the pastor, Rev. J. S. Collins. Rev. Asbury Marshall preached at Mt Zion Church Sunday morning. Mr. Netter Collins, of Jamestown, was here the latter part of the week visiting friends. Dr. M. Bates Stephens, State superintendent and Prof. E. W. McMaster, county superintendent visited our public school and inspected the manual training and domestic science departments on the 4th inst. The Democratic messenger, of Snow Hill, Md., reports Dr. Stephens as saying that outside of Baltimore county he had not seen as good an equipment or as good results anywhere in the State. Mr. Lloyd Adlyotte has been confined to his home for several weeks. Miss LuBertha James who has been ill is much improved. The members of St.John's Church are arranging for a tree shaking on Monday night after Christmas. Mrs Hester Watson is on the sick list. Mrs. Blanche Quinn and son Theodore, were here and spent a few days visiting Mrs. Cassie Quinn and family. HAVRE DE (R)GE HAPPENINGS Special to the Afro-American Ledgar special to the Afro-American Ledger Havre de Grace, Md., December 17.—A successful Woman's Day service was held at St. James A.M. E. Church last Sunday. Each service was well attended and interesting addresses delivered by prominent women. We had with us Miss Marie Madras, of Washington, who delivered an excellent address to the mothers and children. A liberal contribution was received. A very attractive program has been arranged for the remainder of this month. The annual fair will begin Monday evening. A concert will be given next Sunday evening for the benefit of the stewards. The Willing Workers held a club supper at the residence of Mrs. Hattie Richardson last Wednesday night. SNOW HILL ITEMS Special to The Afro-American Ledge Snow Hill, Md., December 17. Mr. James Purnell who has been quite ill is out again. Mr Wilmer Buttingham and Miss Annie Purnell were married December 9th, by Rev. E. J. Henry. Mr Wilmer Bishop was drowned off the steamer Maryland, near Crisfield wharf, December 10th. The body has not yet been found. Miss Ollie Rounds, who has been spending some time in Baltimore came home Saturday on steamer Maryland. Mr. James Purnell spent a few days in Pocomoke City last week. HAGERSTGWN HAPPENINGS Special in The Afro-American Lodge Hagerstown, Md., December 17. —Ebenezer A M. E. Church closed a series of rallies Sunday and collected $60 during the day. The bazar at Asbury M.E. Church closed last Monday night, clearing $80. The funeral of Charles Johnson was held at Asbury Church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H. A. Johnson, officiating. A reunion of the aged sisters, Mrs. Mazzie Waters, aged 100 years; Mrs. Caroline Barnum, aged 91 years and Mrs. Mary Wright, of New Orleans, 73 years, was held at the home of Mr. Francis Trusty, who is the daughter of Mrs. Waters last week. A collation was served by Oak Spring Lodge of Masons last Wednesday night. The lodge is in a flourishing condition, many new members having joined recently. A cantata entitled "The Babe in the Manger" will be rendered at Ebenezer Church Christmas night. The pastor of the church, Rev David Johnson is the composer and director. Mrs. Marion Harris gave a recital at the 2nd Christian Church to a large and appreciative audience last Tuesday night. NEWS FROM CHESTERTOWN Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., Dec. 17—The New Bethel A. M. E. Church, which has just been completed, was formally opened Sunday. Despite the very inclement weather, the day was a success in every way. In the morning and evening, Rev. J. A. Briscoe preached to large and appreciative audiences. In the afternoon, Presiding Elder Ford preached. The music at the afternoon service was furnished by the choir of James M. E. Church. The collection for the day amounted to $557.80. On Thursday night, Rev. F. S Dennis preached to the auxiliaries of the church. On Friday night Rev. P. H. Green preached to the Prayer Meeting Bands. The officers and members have received many congratulations upon the industry and foresight manifested in the erection of such an imposing structure. The church will be formally dedicated in the early Spring, after Bishop Coppin will have held his southern conferences. Rev. J. A. Young is the pastor. Mrs. Annie R. Young, of Balt more, is visitig her son, Rev. J.A. Young. NOTES FROM EASTVILLE Eastville, Va., December 17.—Last Sunday was Woman's Day at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. F. Allen Seaton, pastor. A splendid literary program was rendered by our local talent. Rev. A. J. Nottingham of Hampton, preached a very able sermon at the 11.00 o'clock service. A gold pin was presented to Mrs. F. A. Seaton for raising the largest amount of money $108.90. Total collection for the day $342 00. As soon a. the Christmas holidays are over we will arrange for a mortgage burning as the above amount sets the church free from debt. STILL POND JOTTINGS Special to The Afro-American Ledger Still Pond, Md., December 17.— Yesterday we spent a very glorious time at our church. In the morning Rev. D. G. Waters, our pastor, administered sacrament to a large congregation. Mrs. B-atrice. V. Waters is preparing the Noisy Club for a THE AFRO AMERICAN LEDGER Christmas capata tiiled "The Return of the Prodigal Son." The superintendent of the Sunday School is preparing the school for an entertainment and treat Christmas night. MARLEY BRIEFS Special to the Afro-American Ledger Marley, Md., Dec. 16 —Mr. James Jackson of Montgomery street and Mr. Walter D. Queen of Leadenhall street, Baltimore, paid a visit to the latter's uncle, Mr. Sylvester Queen, of Glnburnie, last Sunday. Mr. Queen is recovering from a recent stroke of paralysis. The funeral services of Mrs. Martha Adams was held at St. Marks M. E. Church, Rev. Wm. H. Matthews, officiating. The services were very impressive. She leaves a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives. LONG GREEN HAPPENINGS Long Green, Md., Dec. 17—Sunday was Communion day at Mr. Zion A. M. E. Church. Flora A. Fleming, aged 14 years, died Sunday morning at the home of her parents, at Sunny Brook. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at her home. Rev. Brown officiated. Mrs. Lydia Cromwell, Mrs. Phoebe Hawkins, Mrs. Maggie Levere and Mr. James Hawkins are on the sick list. EASTON NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Easton Md., Dec. 17—Mrs. Billy Webb, of South Higgins street, was taken very sick on Tuesday of last week and was removed to the hospital Saturday. Mr. Walter Ranson and company will give a ball at the Broncho Theatre on Christmas night. Master Russell Bailey, of Port street, who has been quite sick, is improving. CHURCHVILLE NOTES [Special to The Afro-American Ledge: Churchville, Md., Dec. 16—Miss Etta Smith, who has been visiting her parents for one month has returned to New York City. Miss Ellen Wills, who has been visiting in Orange, N. J., has returned home. Mr. Noah Osbourne, of Jersey City is visiting relatives in Churchville. Mrs. Franklin Johnson and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Hattie Daugherty, are expecting to spend Christmas in New York. Miss Mary Fleming will spend the holidays in Baltimore. The concert which was held at Asbury School House by the teacher and pupils, on last Friday evening, proved quite a success. FREDERICK NOTES (8pecial to The Afro-American Legee Frederick, Md., Dec. 17—The National Benefit Association had a reopening of their branch office, Thursday December 10th from 8:30 a.m., to 7:30 p.m. The office was open for inspection until the latter hour, at which time exercises began at Bethel A M. E. Church. A large audience was present and great enthusiasm was manifest. The people seem to be awakening to a sense of their duty. This association is doing more for the race in this city than any other institution in the city, and has a corps of agents among whom are some of the best talent in the city. At the meeting Wednesday, E. W. Walker presided and addresses were delivered by Rev. L. J. Valentine, Rev. J. G. Bryant, J. W. Mackel, Rev. C. V. Jones, E. M. Johnson and A. B. Rawlings, deputy state manager. Refreshments were served. The funeral of Mrs. Phoebe Bell, aged 86 y. ars, was held from Asbury Church Sunday afternoon. She had been a member of the church for 50 years. Miss Martha Walker is improving after a spell of sickness. Rev. James Puttyman of Centerville, preached a very interesting sermon at Asbury M. E. Church Tuesday night. A grand musical concert was given at Nazarite Hall Thursday night under direction of Prof. C. A. Hughes, assisted by Key's Chapel choir. CATONSVILLE NOTES (Special to Afro-American.) Catonsville, Md., Dec. 17.— Sunday is Women's Day at Grace A. M. E. Church A number of ladies prominent in church work from Baltimore have been asked to speak at the night exercises. The Sunday school is arranging an interesting program for Christmas Sunday. The hazer was opened at Grace Church Monday night and will continue for two weeks. Mr. George Williams has been appointed from the post office department as a driver to assist the carriers in handling the mail during Christmas week. Mr. William Harris, who last week was confined to his bed for several days, is out again. Thieves have been busy on Winters Lane. Last week a quantity of hog meat and coal was stolen from the neighbors. Mrs. Alice Tyler visited Mrs. Rachel Garrett, of Elkridge, Howard county, Sunday and returned Monday morning. Mr. Henry Chase, who has been sick is rapidly improving. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams last week and left a girl. Mother and daughter are getting along well. The plastering o. the basement of Grace A. M. E Church was completed last week, which adds to the beauty and comfort of the basement. The work was done by Mr. George Cole. Mr. Coma Johnson, formerly of this place but now of Philadelphia, is visiting relatives and friends here. CAMBRIDGE HAPPENINGS (Special to Alta-American Lea: Cambridge, Md., December 17.—Rev. A. Markland Taylor, of Philadelphia, preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Nineteen persons have been converted in the revival services now in progress at the church. Rev. R. G. Waters, of Salisbury, Md., preached at the church Tuesday night. 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All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE, DEC. 19, 1914 The Baptist Conventionites and the Anti-Baptist Conventionites, the Morrisites and the Anti-Morrisites, the Boydites and the Anti Boydites, are having a good sized scrap among themselves. Look out, brethren, you are nearing the breakers. A great deal of good has been accomplished by the National Baptist Convention, and it is hoped that it will live o accomplish much more, but there is an element in it as well as in a number of other bodies that must be gotten rid of if the good work of the past is to be continued. The bad element must be pushed to the rear in this as well as in all other organizations if we are going ahead. The lynching fever seems to have broken out afresh with renewed vigor in a number of Southern states. A man was lynched in South Carolina because he was found under a white man's house, where he had gone, so it is said, to steal chickens; several were lynched in Louisiana and one or more in Florida. No wonder the "Best Citizens" feel that they can lynch without limitation, when it is understood that even the United States Government feels called upon to put the badge of inferiority upon the Negro The Honorable Mr. Taft. former President of the United States, in a recent speech before the Heptorean Club, of Sommerville, Mass., has this to say: "The only real possibility of a war that I can forsee is the wanton reckless, wicked willingness on the part of a narrow section of the country to gratify racial prejudice and class hatred by flagrant breach of treaty rights in the form of State law, or by lawless violence. Congress should assume authority for the national government to see to it that it cannot be dragged into international difficulties thru such blind selfishness. Congress could delegate power to the national government, to the president and fede'al courts, which would insure aliens peaceful residence and the right to do business in this country." Now, mark you, all this is said in reference to aliens, and not one word in reference to the Negro, a born and bred American. Mr. Teft went out of his way to make it plain when he took his seat as President of this United States that he would appoint no Negro to position where the white people made objections to such appointment, and he kept his word. But there is likely to be no war whether Negroes have their rights or not, while there is a possibility of a war should the prejudice of which he has the above to say be allowed to have its way in states where laws inimical to the alien may be passed. No, dear reader, Mr. Taft had no reference to the Negro when he spoke of race prejudice, nor did he have any reference to those Southern States where the black man is denied his constitutional rights by the powers that be. He had no reference whatever, to the Negro when he said Congress could delegate power to the national government to the President and federal courts. No, he was not even thinking of the Negro as there is absolutely no fear from him, at least for the present. . Recently a colored man named James Jenkins was arrested and indicted for refusing to take a seat assign him by a conductor on one of the cars of the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Railway, on which he was a passenger. His counsel, Hawkins and McGuinn, demurred to the indictment and Judge Elliott, a Republican sitting in the local Criminal Court, sustained the demurrer. The State Attorney's office, over which William F. Broening a Republican, is the present head noted an appeal and the Court of Appeals sustained the appeal and reaffirmed the validityy of the Jim Crow Car law. It seems strange that a Republican State's attorney, who, as a member of the legislature, opposed Jim Crow measures, should seek to strengthen the position of the Jim Crowites by noting an appeal. It may also be added that the press report of the reversing of Judge Elliott's opinion did not place Judge Henry Stockbridge, the sole Republican member of the Court of Appeals, as not agreeing with his democratic colleagues. Judge Stockbride, by the way, did not dissent from the opinion which nullified a previous local segregation law, which also indicated the kind of law the Court of Appeals would countenance. It seems as if some Republicans do not mind agreeing with anti-Negro measures if the same do not seemingly affect their political future. UP TO IERUSALEM Going up to Jerusalem is apparently a very strange heading for a Christmas message. Yet, its appropriateness may appear as we proceed. If the "Christ-spirit" may be predicated of any one race more than of another, that race is the Negro. The world is about to celebrate the birth of Him whose gentle and sweet spirit has reconstructed the whole world. Under most peculiar circumstances the people of Ethiopian descent received into its very being the "Christ-spirit," and from the time, as rank heathen, their feet touched the soil of Jamestown, in fulfillment of prophetic edict, they have been steadily 'going up to Jerusalem.' There is only one way "up to Jerusalem" and that is by way of the Cross. We are still in our pilgrimage, but it is permitted us to pause sufficiently long as we keep the Saviour's birthday, to note how mighty that "Christ-spirit" within us has wrought. The Sun paper, last week, had a great deal to say about the "poor," and "self dejial," but it all had to do with people of white skins. The white press and the white pulpit, as a whole, during our journeying "up to Jerusalem" have constituted our severest trial. From such sources we have gotten less sympathy than elsewhere. They talk about the "Christ-spirit," while the Great Father in Heaven has imposed upon us the honor and the privilege of interpreting to the world the beauty and the power of that self-same spirit. Viewed as a whole, like the blessed Master Himself, were poor, despised, and rejected of men, and treated with the same contempt which characterized Mr. Dives looking upon poor Lazarus, lying at his gate full of sores. We are shut out of all the ennobling public activities and enterprises, which tend to uplift and elevate; we are everywhere spoken and written against; organized efforts are constantly made to repress and keep us within contemptuous limits, and, indeed, it would be difficult to picture what we have and do suffer at the hands of white "Christians" who claim to have the same Father as ourselves. And, yet, inspire of all these things behold and see how nobly the black tribes are "going up to Jerusalem" with the Cross of Jesus going on before. If there has ever been anything in the his THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER tory of mankind like it we have never come across it. We are conscious that we do not get a "square deal." We know that we are deliberately sinned against solely and entirely on the ground of our color. And, yet, while we cease not to do everything in our power to make all men see and appreciate the real meaning of "Our Father," with unfaltering courage and invincible faith, though death and hell our way oppose, we keep marching "up to Jerusalem," with love and good-will in our hearts for even our persecutors who are exerting themselves in trying to hinder us in realizing the good purposes of Our God concerning us. In the miest of a selfish, worldly, money-made, war-like generation of people who delight to call themselves "superior," the Almighty has placed us to interpret to them the Christian Religion in its purity. Therein is the hope of our race. The Saviour of the world said not in vain, in the opening sentence of his great Sermon, "Blessed are the Meek, for they shall inherit the earth." That we have been able to pass through such depths of oppression, humiliation, and persecution, and with every succeeding generation evince increasing life, power, and death-like determination, proves conclusively the eternal power and glory of the "Christ-spirit" with us. Let all our readers have good times, and rejoice during the Christmas season, and let them give thanks that they are members of a "superior race." a superiority which finds its standard of measurement in the Beatitudes of the Gospel pronounced by the Christ upon the multitudes of poor people, who received from the high ecclesiastics the same kind of scorn and indifference which is universally meted out to the sons of Ham in our own day. Peace and good-will we sincerely wish even for those who wish us only "segregation" and "disfranchisement." They preach and teach unity and brotherly love; we, through the mercy of God, prove our kinship with the Saviour of the world, by following His example, in practice, what we preach and teach. CAMDEN. N. J.. NOTES sepulp to The Afro-American Ledger Camden, N. J., December 17. — The young men's Bible Class held their first monthly social at Macedonia A. M. E. Church. Thursday, December 10th. It was a grand affair and good attendance and a splendid supper. Rev. Hall, of Philadelphia, delivered a fine address. Rev. C. H. Harmon spent a pleasant day visiting friends in Wilmington, also attended Shiloh Baptist Church. Rev. B. T. Moore is the pastor. The 10th Street Baptist Church is progressing and will soon have a new church. They are expecting to lay the cornerstone Sunday, December 20th, with the assistance of the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Rev. McAllen is the pastor. Mrs. Martha Boon, of 731 Kaighn avenue was paralized Saturday morning. She is slowly improving. TO RAISE FUND FOR SANITARTUM Petersburg Va., December 17. Alarmed by the recent report of the State Board of Health that there is an excessive death rate among the colored people from tuberculosis, the Negro Organization Society is endeavoring to raise funds to equip a sanitarium. Part of the funds will be raised through the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals. Any communications or donations may be sent to Prof. J. M. Gandy, of this city, the executive secretary of the Negro Organization Society. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION IN SESSION Rocky Mount, N. C., December 17.—The East Carolina Medical Association met hera Tuesday. Papers were read by Drs. J. A. Tinsley, P. W. Carter, James Battle, C. H. Bynum, W. A. Mitchell, A. C. McMillan, D. C. Yancy, G. W. Bullock, J. Bebee, B. J. Burnette, J. A. Hood, John A. Fountain, F. S. Hargraves, and P. W. Burnette, president of the association. MUSICAL ASSOCIATION BENER CONCERT Pittsburg, Pa., December 17- The Pittsburg Orchestra Association, consisting of 30 musicians, members of Local No. 471, American Federation of Musicians under the directorship of Frederick D. Hawkins, appeared in sacred concert at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Fred D. Hawkins is a former Baltimorean. His father, John H. Hawkins, who is also living here, was at one time leader of the Metropolitan Band, of Baltimore. Mrs. S. H. Layton, of Philadelphia, is the house guest of Mrs. Mary Johnston, of Mahon avenue. A CHANCE TO HELP A LITTLE A Good Time To Help A Worthy Case That Should Not Be Neglected. Christmas is nearly here and with the season come the remembrance that it is Time for Gifts. The remembrance of Him who said "the Pour ye have always with you, and when you will ye can do them good." We are here presenting to the readers of this paper an opportunity to do a real charitable act. Here is a family that needs your help and we believe that you are going to answer this call for help promptly: A widow and three children. The father died about two months ago from Bright's disease, and the mother is suffering from an arrested case of tuberculosis, and can do no more than care for the home and the children. There are two boys and ore girl, all unusually bright children. The eldest boy is in the seventh grade and is now ready to go to work as soon as a job can be found for him. This family needs seven dollars a week for their living expenses, there being no relatives who could help. As soon as a job is found for this boy, this amount can be reduced by the amount of his earnings. The family is being looked out for by Miss Genevieve Sharratt, secretary of the Northeastern District of the Federated Charities, who would be glad to hear from anyone who might have work for the boy. Telephone Wolfe 4734, from 10 to 12 daily except Sunday. Now the Afro-American Ledger is asking relief for this family, the amount of $884.00 is needed for this family during the year, will you help? All contributions s-nt to this office will be acknowledged through these columns. A Friend ..... $1. 00 INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS OF NAZARITES The annual installation of officers of the Grand Pasture of the Grand United Order of Nazarites was held at Nazarite Hall, 534-6 N. Calvert street. A fine collation, arranged by a committee, of which Henry R. Hooker and Alfred H. Pitts were chairman and secretary, respectively, was served. The officers were elected at the November meeting, and follow: Murray A. Thompson, grand worthy shepherd; Nathan Bryan, deputy grand worthy shepherd; Alfred H. Pitts, grand clerk of records; William H. Wilson, grand treasurer; Cornelius Corporal, grand inspector; William Gibson, grand chaplain; Mrs. Lavinia Payne, grand armor bearer; Mrs. Mary Gould, grand right hand supporter; Mrs. Jennie Mills, grand left hand supporter; William H. Carter, Philadelphia, grand inner guard; Alexander Jones, grand outer guard, and Mrs Katie Jackson, grand guardian and shepherdess. Reports showed that the order was in a flourishing condition, numerically and financially, owning over $40,000 worth of property and having a similar sum in bank. MRS. COLLETT APPOINTED MATRON Mrs. Ruth M. Collett, who was recently appointed matron of Provident Hospital, has been cordially received at the institution. She is well known in religious circles, her husband, the late Rev. J H Collett, serving for a number of years as manager of the A. M. E. Publishing House at Philadelphia. The Lady Board of Managers of the hospital are endeavoring to raise $100 therein by Christmas. The public is invited to spend a social hour at the hospital next Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. Thomas W. Stringer Lodge of Knight of Pythias, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, initiated 12 candidates Tuesday night. Following the initiation the various branches of the order in this city gave a collation at Elks' Hall. Supreme Chancellor W. Ashbie Hawkins, Grand Chancellor W. I. Butler, Supreme Worthy Councilor Jennie Ross, Solomon Tripp, W. A. McKinnon and Joseph Evans were among the many in attendance. An ordinance has been signed for the establishment of a moving picture parlor on the property of the A. M. E. Zion Church, Pennsylvania avenue, near Hoffna street. The property was bought some weeks ago by white promoters. That the hitherto almost unbeatable team of Howard Basket ball players is a thing of the past or that the men were mightily off form was indicated in the game with the Incorporators of New York last Tuesday night, when the former were taken into camp 33 to 13. Of the thirteen points scored by the Washingtonians only one was a field goal, a feature which has seldom happened when two teams of the calibre meet. Gilmore, Howard's star center did not show anything like his old time speed, which was said to be due in some measure to injuries received during the past football season, while Holland frequently left his man free to care the many goals. Cooper and Williams played best or the Incorporators the former scoring the majority of baskets. The Howard rosters were greatly chagrined at the showing made by their team. Tom Wachenfield was referee and right well did he perform his duty, keeping the men of both teams strictly to straight basket ball, and allowing no roughness. By a score of 19 to 10 the St. Christopher team of New York downed the strong Spartans of the same town last Monday night, in what proved to be the roughest exhibition of basketball seen here for a long while. The Spartans began the game with such a break-down-and-smash-upform of play as to almost bewilder their opponents, but the St. Christians soon recovered their equilibrium and outgeneraled the Spartans with the result that a series of passes brought them enough baskets to win the game. During the game, Lowery, St. Christophers forward was knocked unconscious through the unnecessary roughness of the Spartans. The playing of neither team was up to its usual standard however, as they could neither shoot nor pass accurately. These defects will no doubt be overcome as the season advances. Baltimore can now boast of another athletic organization for the promotion of clean sports and athletics among our youths. The Astoria Athletic Association has just been organized with a membership of thirty. The organization embraces a senior and junior department, and numbers among its officers some of the best known athletes in the city. The members of the association hope to develop the best athletic products of Baltimore, and promote all kinds of sports among the colored population. We welcome this organization, and wish them much success, and assure them of our heartiest cooperation in their project.-Ed. Dr. Coopage, of Norfolk, former manager of Howard University football team and others in Norfolk, (Va.) are incorporated in a movement to place that city on the athletic map. They will hold a meeting Sunday in the hall of the Globe theatre to consumate plans for erecting a gymnasium and other features whereby the several athletic organizations of the city will be given an opportunity to meet and perfect themselves in various athletic games. Sports who wanted to get a line on the odds that will probably exist when champion Jack Johnson and Sam McVey line-up for their fights next March had a good opportunity to do so last Thursday night when the latter put it all over battling Jim Johnson, in a ten round setto before the Fairmount A. C., of New York. Although neither of the fighters showed much speed or cleverness McVey did extend himself in several rounds, driving Johnson against the ropes with a staggering left, that made the Battler groggy. After the sixth round both fighters did more 'stalling' than anything else. The Hockey team of St. Paul M. E. Church Guild would like to meet the hockey teams of other Sunday Schools or clubs. Address all answers to C. T. Thomas, 1510 Presstman street. St. Mary's basketball team walked away with the Belmont A. C. in their game at St. Mary's Parrish Hall, Thursday. The score, 47 to 5 is a good indication of the ability of both teams to pass the ball and make baskets. The Belmonts seemed bewildered by the swift passes of St. Mary's, and wholly unable to score before the onslaught of the latter's guards. St. Mary's was able to use two strings of men against their opponents, who though knowing they were being overwhelmingly defeated fought doggedly on. With the elimination of one or two of their team, and a little more practice the Belmont's might develop a strong team. Haves and Butler played best for St. Mary's, while Earles was easily the star for the Belmont's. The only regrettable feature of the game was that a competent refree was not secured, and as a consequence many fouls went uncalled. Only three were recorded during the entire game. A CALL FOR UNITY AMONG COLORED LEADERS In its Christmas issue, December 19, The Negro Farmer of Tuskegee Institute, Ala., will carry the following signed message by its editor, Isaac Fisher. The birth of Christ meant everything to the poor despised people of the world; for His teachings concerning them have softened somewhat the harshness and injustices which had been their lot prior to His birth. It seems fitting, then, that one should turn to the words of Him, who loved the poor, for counsel and guidance for such as "labor and are heavy laden." What one lesson can I draw from the savings of Jesus, for those of our race, who, with me, are waiting for the dawning of a brighter, more glorious day? I am thinking of a day, "when Jesus was here among men," on which John, "the disciple whom Jesus loved," full of zeal for the Saviour's cause, and loyal, oh, so loyal, said to his Lord: Master we saw one casting out devils in Thy name, and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. "And Jesus said unto him, For bid him not; for he that is not against us is for us." "Since freedom came we have learned the value of education, and are worshippers at its shrine; have learned the power of wealth; the supreme beauty of integrity; and the meaning of true religion." But whatever our success in other lines we have not learned the lesson which Jesus taught John, namely: "He that is Not Against Us is For Us." There are upward of ten millions of Negroes in the United States. They represent every stage of civilization, and culture. Their training has been diverse and their several ideals vastly different, because their environs, in many cases, have differed. Naturally, advanced thinkers, representing each group have appeared within the race. But in the presence of grave problems which touch the highest interest of the race,these have differed in methods of rendering the best service to their fellows. But they have not only differed; many of them, eaten up with zeal for the cause of the race, have, like John, sought to forbid to ridicule, to hinder other persons, equally as zealous, from rendering their own service in their own way. As a result, bitterness, jealousy, envy, and sometimes hatred, have surrendered the labors of men who differ in methods, but are one in purpose; and who, working together, would be a great source of racial strength. "He that is Not Against Us is For Us." What do these words mean? In our case they mean that— Those who believe that the American people should be asked for what the race wishes are not against us (the race). Therefore, they must be for us. The men who feel that merit, worth, and the triumph of righteous sentiments will give the race the desires of its heart are not against us (the race). Therefore, they must be for us. Knowingly, none of these are against us; therefore, all of them are trying to do something for us. "Lay down your arms." Fight no more. Get together. Win your brother, if you can; but revile him no more. Shake hands. We need you, brother on the right. We need you, brother on the left; and we trust y.u both, because "He that is not against us is for us." — q NEWS FROM ANNAPOLIS Annapolie, Md., December 18.— Prof. C. L. Davis, of the high school, Baltimore will be the speak- er at the Christian Endeavor at Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon, The platform meetirg at East- port M.E. Church was well attend- eG Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Wer- them made an address on The Dienity of Women. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chatman he ¢ returned to Overbrook. Nr Chatman was called home to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Marv Brashears, who dicd sucdeniy lest Sunday morning. Mrs. Hester Gover visited friends in Paltimore iest week. Mrs. Clinton Burgess entertain 2d Mise S. Seort, of Lancaster and Mri. L. Carter, ‘of New Bedford, Muss., Monday evening. Mrs. Collins, the tailor who has peen Hl, is improving. Mr. Jone Boston is sill confined 2o his home by tinses. Tae New Year bal! to be given January 7.1915, by a Jolly bunch af girls, will na doubt be # social success, Since the name of the club has caused the centlemen in- vited so much anxiety. Mes. ‘George Carter their president, has for the gentlemen's benefit given their club’s name in rhyme. Just Us A dolly bunch of girls Will give their New Year’s ball inviting gentlemen of their choice At the city’s Assembly Hall. Just Us fhe livliest bunch that ever could be found The Ball you know can't help from being Phe wellest given in our town. The gentlemen nut invited ‘We hope will huve no cause to fuss. We can't d. any better for seventy-five. dust Us. Mrs George Carter, Pres. Mrs. Fannie Queen, Sec. Mrs, Albert Pollard, Treas. : AN APPEAL TO. THE CITIZENS OF $ $ BALTIMORE 3 $ Can you afford at this bless: $ed Christmastide to sit byg ¢vour warm firesides, and wells Sladen tables while the mothers¢ Sof many little ones, are hardg $ai work. trying to keep soulg $end body together, and theg $women at the Day Nursery$ sgiven shelter, and food to the$ slittle ones. Can you afford not$ $io help if ever so little. Iam$ Sure some will be abig brother$ Sor sisters to these little ones.$ cen : cae eWill you not leave a. contribu-$ stion at the Afro-American org g the Day Nursery Building 953$ eDruid Hill avenue. : ee ee ee ee rac *| TO THE MEMBERS & FRIENDS . OF EBENEZER CHURCH GREETING ‘The Pastor and Stewards most earnestly solicit sour paeconage at the excensional To be held in the Main Auditorium of Munday, December 20 at 3 P. nu ‘At which time the Principal of Schoo! 108 Prof, George A. Owens and the entire fac- ulty will be in attendance and assist in pre senting to you an excellen: program. Rethet A. M. E. Church Choir will render selections ‘Representatives irom John Wesley M. E. Churck, Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, and Ebenezer A. M. E. Church: MUSICAL FEATURES ! The Personne! Mme. A. Hazelton Lee Mr. J Willis Brown Madam Ciara Palmer i Biss Kate Brown ; l Members of the Faculty Misses N. 1. Harris. M. F. Jasper. RB. Rihardson and &. B. Wright, Messrs. J. § X. Corton, Jackson and F. 1. Sorrell. f Please each and every member uné friend BRING A FRIEND ) Rev. I. X. ROSS, D. D.. Pastor { cee ae i ei OD FD CeO CaP Cee yj For necessar Carmien. Convenience, tn- [ dividuahity nd Exclusiveness visit F. J. W. ALLEN’S eRe . EMPORIUM j 420 Druid Hill Ave. ‘Your Patronage Solicited | retain) aD FD ED Fd aD What are you going to give for Christmas presents? Secure a andsome A. M. E. Church hymn book,a Sunday school GCommontary, discipline or Hints on Teaching by. Fanny Jackson Coppin. Can be se- enred from Rey. Jas. G. Martin, Book Steward, Baltimore Confer- ence, 1160 N, Calhoun street, IN MEMORIAM BARNETT—-In loving memory of our dear mother, Hester A. Barnett, who departed this l:fe one year ago, December 14, 1913. ‘You have gone from us dear mother ‘To your Saviour good and troe You have won the heavenly glory | Which is. best for us to do. ‘Mother dear mother, how we miss you Since to heaven you have gone You prayed Got to bless your chil- dren And to bring them to His throne. By her children, Rosanna, Edward, Sophia, and Mamie. GARNETT—In loving remem- brance of mv dear husband, Jackson Garnett. who departed this life December 14, 1913, one year 2go. Just one year ago, we laid yeu to rest And folded your cold hands upon your breast in silence you suffered In patience you bore Until God called you home to suffer no more. . By his wife, Minnie Garnett. MASON—In gad but loving remem- brance of our dear mother, Mrs. Laura Mason, who depurted this life two years ago December 11th, 1912. Mother dear, we miss you since to hea. _ven you have gone, You prayed God bless your children and bring them to tne throne. We know you are happy; God answers prayers, We mourn our loss dear mother, We hope to meet you at the throne. By her devoted sons, Bernard, Alfred, Kandolph and Luwrenre, Have you a mother? Love her well, While on earn is spared, Wait not till Gud sbull call her henes, To know her precious worth, i soothed her in her hours of pain, } was always gentle und mild. How aweet ty me when J sit and think, 1 was a fuithful child. ue By her devoted daughter, Mamie Campbell. 1421 Argyle avenue. In sad, but loving remembrance of our dear mother,Emily Johnson, who departed this life one year ago toaay, December 12, 1913. Lonely the days and sad the hours Since our dear mother passed away But, ob, a brighter home than ours In heaven is now her own. By her children, William E. Bond, beloved husband of Mrs. Julia E. Bond departed this life Teesday evening, December 15th at four o’clock after an illness of seven weeks from pneumonia. His funera} took place from his late residence, 1124 Etting street on Friday afternoon. Rev. L. S. Flagg, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, officiated. Mr. Bond was 38 years of age and was enjoyed as a chauffeur. He was a member of the Coachmen’s Union. A precious one from me has gone A voice [ loved is still 4 place is vacant in my home “Which never can be filled. By his wife, Julia. We wish to thank the many friends of our deceased mother, Mrs. Emily Gilmor, for their floral tokens and other evidences of sympathy. following her death last Friday. Her funeral took place at Galilee C, M. E. Church Sunday, Revs. W. D. Woad and J. Alton officiating. The deceased was born in Bordentown,N, J., 62 years ago, and leaves two sons, two daughters and two sisters, | "CARD OF THANKS ‘The committee in charge of the bene- fit on November 29th for the St. Fran- cis and St. Elizabeth's Orphanages, wish to thank all who in any way con tibuted to the success of the affair. After the expenses were deducted the amount of 857 87 was turned into the orphanages. Curtis Carpenter, Cheirman, CLASS LEADERS HOLD CONCERT The class leaders of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church gave an enjoyable concert Sunday night, which was participated in by class leaders from other congregations. | LODGE ELECT OFFICERS At the regular meeting of S. W. Stark Lodge, No. 59, K. of P. Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected:—William A. Jones, chancellor © commander; William Day, vice chancellor; J. A. Briggs, prelate; Laney Weems, master-at-arms; Jerome Dolman, master of finance; T. Ryan, master of exchequer; James Bunday, keep- er of records and seal; Dr A. 0. Reid and A. A. Rohoblt, repre- sentat‘ves to the Grand Lodge. § PECIAL RALLY AT FIRST BAPTIST Special rally services were helg at First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry streets, Sunday. $151 was raised. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER eee ee ce cee cee cid ae aes te Some ae sae | TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE ; j j _ SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS | SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION, June 21st to July 16th,1915 | { Over 400 Teachers Present Last Session Ya ne ee eae eee near ana ee YE OLD TIME MUSICAL & LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT AT ASBURY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 28th, 1914 Come and. enjoy an evening of profit and pleasure with us. A Turkey Supper will be served after . the program. Some of the very best ralgat in the cizy will take part in the programs. Admission, including Supper. 15c. “ Exercises bs gin promptiy at 8 o'clock. Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor John H: Gilmore, Secretary. The Third Sacred Concert By the three Choirs: St. Paul, Allen & St. Join AtAlfen ALM. E. Churrety tsiccton ane carton stress SUxpay,. DEC. 2OTH, AT S P.M Silver Offering, 2: the Door. Mr. Heward D. Brent. Director Rev. P, J. Jordon. D. D.. Pastor A GRAND SACRED CONCERT Wil ie given under the auspices of she Parsonare Commiree at Asbury M. 5. Charch, Lexington St. and Rogers Ave. SUNDEY E¥S NING, DECEMBER 26th, 1914, 8T 6 O'CLOCK At which me music wil! be rendered by some of the best talent of the city, The public is cordially invited io be present. POSITIVELY SILVER OFFERING AT THE DOOK. ‘Mrs. Lillie Bilis, President, ‘Mrs, Mary Bouldin, Secretary. Rez. G. E. Curry, Pastor Opens Saturday, December 12th, 1934, 7.30 to 11.30 “A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.” Saturday and Wednesday Dancing Classes soenUNDER THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF... ..... MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE HAS REMOVED TO THE PYTHIAN CASTLE Preston and McCulloh Streets Latest Society Dances taught: Pericon, Frisco Frizz, Triple Maxine, etc. Matinee Modern Dances Demonstrated Night From 2107 A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL 8102 The Drexel Christmas Festival Ose ‘ a8 AT ST. MARY'S HALL Pad! BELLS UNDER THE PERSONAL DIRECTION OF RATLERS MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE FRIDAY, DEC. 25th, 1914 - TICKETS 25 CENTS Sood for either Matinee or Night. THOMPSON’S ORCHESTRA. ee XMAS GIFT ge Py XMAS GIFT - 13-15 W. BIDDLE STREET The Lady Board of Managers desire to raise $100.00 as a Xmas gift We ask you to please contribute to {his worthy cause, and also spend a “Social Hour” at the hos- pital, Wednesday, December 23rd, from 2 to 4 P. M. Committee: Mrs. Julia A. Carr, Pres. Mrs. Helen Holland, Sec'y. The Hostesses: Lady Board of Managers. HISTORICAL ROMANCE OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO : BY CHARLES H. FOWLER, M. D. | The greatest book of its. kind published. Nothing like it on the book mar- ket. This book represents the trials, efforts and achievements of the Negro race from the first agitation of the slave question to the administration of Presi- dent Theodore Roosevelt, al] woven in the form of a pleasing romance The book is instructive; contains much valuable data and is beautifully illustrated with fine half-tone cuts, PRICE BY MAIL $1.00. SEND ALL ORDERS TO DR. C. H. FOWLER, 1065 W. LEXINGTON ST. AGENTS WANTED. SEND YOUR APPLICATION. Paice paar SO ‘New Year’s Matinee and Night. Matinee 2106 P.M. Night §to2P.M. — ST MARY'S PARISH HALL | Under the Auspices of the Rod and Gun Club of Baltimore ‘Musie by Thompson's Orchestra OFFICERS: H.N. Williams. Pres. | R.H. Butler. Vice Pres. | Jerome B. Dobman, Treas, FJ. Mason, Ass. Sec’y. Wm. A, White. Field Capt. Sergt. Win, Washington, Custodian BOARD OF GOVERNORS: Dr, R,.G. Baker, Chairman | W.1. Butler, Luther Tucker, ‘ALB. Banks, Dr. SBernaré Hughes LADIES’ AUXILIARY: Mesdames Magpie Smith. President _ Hettie Dolman, Vice President Louise Washington. Secretary Lillian Boston. Asst. Secretary Bertie Williams CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS i ee es es ST | “ce 29 | THE KING OF THE WORLD” | A Beautiful Christmas Cantata in Three Parts Music by E. S. Lorenz Text by Lizzie DeArmond 60—Participants—60 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27. 14,8 P. M, BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Under the auspices of the Sunday School. This is the first presentation of this work in the city and promises to surpass any heretofore given. ‘The musical program will consist. of choruses, male quartetts, female choruses, duetts, solos. and songs for little ones. The mechanical part will present tableaux, Babe in the Manger, Wise Men. Shepherds: Bethlehem Girls, Angels, Soldiers Rabbi, Chinese. Japanese, Indian Boys, Pilgrims, Delegates, Attendant and Americe, all appearing in appropriate costumes. Caicium Lights Calcium Lights | A special feature will be the display for the first time of the Ge oGe 5 + 2Qe Ge | i #2 ELECTRIC STAR & & | Mr. Edw, F, Barnett, Musical Director Dr O. D. Jones, Asst. Director Mr. Wm. Proctor, Electrician. Mrs. Edith Murray, Chairman Miss Sarah. R, Jackson, Instructress of Mechanica} Program Mrs._Annie Nichols, Pianist Miss Mabel Bourne, Asst. Pianist Mr. Thaddeus Copeiand, Superintendent REY. L. S. FLAGG, D.D,, Pastor Orchestral Accompaniment Positively Silver Offering PRES CAPALUGUE KEW STYLES We manstactere all the Latest Styles of Crnole Aair Goods, Electric Combs Raw Bair, Etc. Weare the igen! Hair Dealers, and show 2 Bec lanter variety of styles, Za jie, and sell mare Fine Creale peste Wits than any otherman- SEERA wiactorers in the Unite? meee ae, States. Write for Rew fife neg Cotalotue. tis FREE Sees AGENTS WANTED Sam Willer Human Halt Goods Co. P O. Bex 298 ‘SEREVEIPORT, LA. Sunday, Derember 27,1914 **The First Christmas Moro’ will he rendered hy the Sunday svheol of the |. A. M. E. Church, corres of Orchard and Tessier streets, Mr. E. Martin, superintendeat Mrs. King, treasurer Mrs. Richardson, secretary Rev. L. C. Curtis, pastor. All are welecme. See Us For Attractive PRINTING i CHURCH NOTIC: AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURUH Carey and Baker streets Rey. A. J. Mitchell, Pastor ‘Pargonage 1368 N Cethoun St, 6.30 to 9 a.m: Class. Thos. Lane, Lar. — Jla. m. Preaching by Kev. KK Biggs. 2.30 p. m, Sundey School, ‘Henry Jobnson, Superintendent Spm. Junior Leaghe Sacred Con- cert, Berr’s Urchestra ‘Spm, Alphian Singing Cluk, sacred concert under ihe auspices ot the stew- andesses ana parsonage committee CEeNTENMAL M. E, CHUGH Caroline end Bank sts. Rev. XN. M. UARIULL. D7, Pastor Listh Anniversury eervice- Another Great Duy In Zion Via. m. Rev. W,G Tongue. 2.30 p. m. Sunday school, Nirs. = J.C. Kalph, Supt. Bp.m Rev. George W. Kennard, D. D., pestor of Christy Instivution His choir and congregation invived. Sp. mi, Epworth League spim. Rev, Ernest Lyon, D. DLL. D., pastor of .iohn Wesley ML i. Churen. is choir and congregation invited. Great time, ever bedy wel: coms, Stewards rallvme day, Please Scenurt Hherallt. Saratoga St. neur Carroliton Sve, ‘Kev. S.A. Virgil, Pastor Sundey December 20th Ua. m. Sermon by the pastor, sub ject -‘Cummon People und the ‘Limes.’* 3.30 p. m. Epworth Lezgue §p, m. Address by Miss Kathrin M. dohnson of the National Arsociation for the Advancement of Colored People Christmas morning at 4.30, sermon subject, “I hs Infant Christ "' Special music by uniformed choir. Shepherds una shepherdesses Will be present. All members are urged not to miss this service. All are welcome. ASBUKY Mi, &. CHURCH ~te Rogers Ave. end Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pe tor 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. CT. stewart, Supt. 3 p. m. Sermen to the King’s Daugh- ters by Rev, rrank Ennols. Several organizations hiave been invited to turn out to this service, 3.15 p. m., Epworth League, Mr. Julian Koss, Pres. Special services under the direction of Asbury Band on Christmas Eve night. Ait 4 a.m, on Christmas morning sermon by the pastor. Everyone cordiully invited to attend all of these services 7 sT. MATTHEWS M. EK, GEURUL B, 28rd Street Rev. H. A. Green, Pastor 11 a m. Pastor. 2,80 p, m. Sunday School. 630 Bpworth League 7. 80 p. m. Sermon by Rev. S. H. Brown, D. D. ‘Mrs. Year] M. Rice, Supt. Mrs. Elizabeth Faller, Pres. Ladies Aid Mrs. Elise Hall, Pres. E. L. Mies ida Williams, bes. Jr. League. Mise Alfreiter Smith, P., Penny Club JOHN WESLEY M. E. CKUKCH Cor. Sharp und Montgomery Sts sunday December 20th. la. m. Seimon by the pastor and installation of Lyon Flower Circle. 2p. m. Sunday Schvol. 3p.m. The last sacramert of the year 1914. Ajl members and friends invited. 5p. m. Epaorth League. 8 p.m, Yastor and congregation at Centennial. Christmas Day at 11 a. m. Special servie=, ful) choir vested. Sermon by pastor, subject “Lhe Fulfillment of the Promise.” - WhaTCUAt M. E, CHUKCH, Franklin ena Pine Sts., “King’s Hill” Rev, Altred Yourg, Paster Kesicence: 616 Lolpin Street Be z RE Pg lia. m. Pastor, subject. 27¢h Psalm 4th Verse. 3p. m. Sunday School. 4.80 p.m Epworth League. 7.30 p m. Hot Shot by pas or. W. U, ‘Tongue, Supt. | Thos. H, Jobnson, Pres E. L. ‘All axe welcome. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURC? Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D.. pastor 10. a m. ible Class, T. H. Smith Director. Pastor's Study. 11a. m. Sermon by pastor. 230'p m, Sundsy School G. W. Henry. Sunt: p.m. Prof. Kelly Miller speaks to men. 4 p.m. Brotherhood Rible Class. Prof. J, H. Lockerman and Pastor 4.30 p.m. Epworth League, 8 p.m. Sermon to Knights of Pythias by pastor. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURC B Fnsor Street Dr. G. W. Kennerd, Pastor Sunday December 20th. 1914 lla. m, Sermon by Rev. Hill. 2.30 p. m. Sunday Schooi. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. All are weleome 80D SEVFNT-B DAY APVENTIST CHURCH, | Droid Hill Ave. and Robert St G. P. Rodgers. Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Services 10 a m. Sabbath School Preaching service 11.30 a. m. Sundsy night December 2th, at 8. m., subject;: "Whut Are The Angels.” F or Sale Cheap—Three Good Hot Air Furnaces. Apply at Provident Hospital. 415 W. Bid- dle street. ~ See eae | ... PIANIST... For Parlor Sociais, Weddings, Private and ‘Public. Also other Music can be had ‘on request. Call or write ERNEST HOBAN, 21S. SCHROEDER STREET CHURCH NSTICES ALLEN A. M E. CSURCH Lexington and Carltoo Ste Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Paster lla. m. Funeral of the Soul, ' 2.80 p. m. Sunday Nchool. 3.20 p: m. Special sermon to the faithful workers. Alen C. E. League’ Miss Catherine Jobnson will speak. 8 p.m. Joint recital by St. Paul M. B., St. Jobn’s and Alien A. M. EL Church choir's. All are invited and welcome Wm. Butler, I’res. AC, E, L. 5. D. Brent, Supt, 5.8. VAYNE MEM ».M E.GHORCE Laurens and Celhoun Streets Rey. Jumes G. Ssartin, Pastor Personage :166 Calhoun Street Toe officers and members cordially invite strangers to worsiip with vs. - Sunday December 2Uth, 191¢ Ja. m, Sermon by Rev. James L. Wiliams. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. Gp.m Allen Gb. League. Topic, “An Useful Life’? | hil, 221-11, (Christmes meeting) 7.30 p. m. Sermon by Rey. Lowery. James 8, Neule, Supt. Nehemnab Haughton, Vioutres. A.C. By. BETHEL 4. M. E. CHURCR Lanvale St, and Oruid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Biagg, b. D., Pastor Pursonage. 1409’ Argyle Ave Sunda; December 20th, 1914 Ll a.m, Sermon by pastor, subject “Where Do You Stand?” 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, 3p. m. Rev. J. A, Briseoe pastor of St. John’s. choiv and congregation will worship with us. 6p. m. A. GC. &. League. 7°30 p. m. Preaching. a WTRINITY A. M. 8, CHURL Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Juhnson, D. D. Pastor 6a. m. Karly Meeting. Churiex Turner, Leader 1) em Sermon by the Laster. 2.3% p.m. Sunday School. 6.30 p.m, +. EB League. 7.30 Sermon by Pastor. All are weicome to wur services, ‘The bazar is open and will eontinue until the 80th, Special serVices during Christmas holicays. ‘. J. Holliday, Supt. 8. Albert Whittington, Pres. A.C.E.L ay WATERS A MM. E. CHURCH Asquith Su., near Jefferuon, Kev. 4. L. Gaines, D. D., Paice 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m, Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. sunday school Session. 6p. m. Allen C. E, League. 8 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. ‘Matthew Moore, Supt. Mies Mamie Woolford. I’res, J. W . Woodhous, Sec. wn FIEST INDEPENDENT A. M. kL CHUR H Cor. Orebard and “Messier Sts. Kev. L.C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1282 Atgyle Ave. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p.m, Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 4p _m: Claca meetirg. 7.30 Preaching by the pastor. Wednesday night class. We thank the members and friends who assisted ua in making the bagaar a success. We have over $101. “All are weleome to our services. Joseph Rigout, See'y George M. Johnson, Treas. NEW SHARON BAPTIST CHUROs* Stricker and Presstman Streets “Rev. W. M, Alexander. D. D.. Pastor Sunday December 29th Rev W... Johneon, D. D. pastor of the First Baptist Church of Richmonc: Va. will be present and deliver speci. sermon. Come and hear this note: divine. ‘The Alphian Singing Club will rende a sacred concert at Ames M.£, Churels corner Carey at d Baker streets Sund: ¥ pight December 20th. Silver offerit at the door. a Christmas treat at St. Matthews } E. Church EB. 23rd street. Mr. asd Mrs, Sante Claus from the west will | present and will distribute a little pri ~ ént to all. who may come absolutely free. The affair will be conducted } the officers of the Senior E. L, Admis sion 5 cents, Doors open at 7 80 p. m Mre. Elsie Hell, cbr.. .Mise Daur» Driner. treas., Mr. Iglebrt Willian -. Sec. Don’t forget the date Decemb: + 80th, 1914. Rev. R. A. Green, pastoc Coloxed Young Women’s Chnr tian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue ee het tee You. ere carnestly requested to + tend. the Coal Rally of the Your: Women's Christian Association x: Union Bovtist Church, Sunday Decer ber 20th, 1914 at 3p. m_ All membe - contributing will be credited with du > for 1915. ‘Mrs. M.E. Murphy, Pres. Miss C. Davage, Ist Vice Be Miss E. bright See'y Program: Sermon, Kev. L N. Bot. Addess, Mr. J.B. Ramsay, Music : Union Baptist Choir. Nirs. M. F. Handy, presidi- irs. H. C. Smith, Gen. rec » GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHUR: {: Dolphin and Btting Ste. Rev, W. K Williams, D. Day Mivist-» The Mange, 623 W. Lanvale £* Mam. “‘A Christmas Message.” 3 p.m. Sunday School. 8p m. ‘Angel Voices.” Sunrise Service; Christmas morni at Ga.m. §@@F-GILLIS MEM. MP. Ci % Brockinn Be teat Wy Senet: ev. B.H. Knight, Pari 10.2. m., Class. lia m. Rev. L B. Richards. 2p. m. Sunday School. Bp. m. Rev. J. W. Fowler 630 p.m, Christian Endesvr. 8p. m. Pastor or-stranger to ¥ieter Cirb ‘No. 4. = ‘All welcome to:our new “burch Robert Johnson, Pres. C. ‘T. H. McGowan, sup. MEETING BIG MEN OF A.M.E. CHURCH Is About To Complete A Round Of Conferences With Bishop Vicksburg, Miss. —I find that the men in the Methodist churches of this country are getting ready for their general conferences, and already some of them are expecting to be elevated to higher places, they think, but in the ministry there is no higher place than preaching. I am about to complete a round of conferences with Bishop J. M. Conner, and I have not been with any other bishop this year, except one day with Bishop W. D. Chappelle, of Columbia, S. C. I find that there are a few ministers in the A. M. E. Church in this State who want some honors. Rev. John J. Morant, a graduate from Witherforce, and a strong character, is being pushed for the bishopric. He is just the men to be considered. Dr. Morant has been a factor in the church work in the state. I have met also Rev. S.P. Felder and he is wanting the same position. Well there is another man, Rev. W. T. Strong, and some of the men are speaking of President Vernon, but he is not ready to be considered. He is willing to wait a few years longer, as he wants to do a great educational work before he turns his attention to the bishopric. Rev. D. H. Eutler believes that he can wipe up with Dr. J. I. Lowe and be the next manager of the Book Concern, and here comes along J. W. Hair, who declares that the Lord has called him to be Secretary of Church Extension, but Dr. B. F. Watson, will not consider this just now, and says that Dr. Hair will have to go back and hear the call again. In my church, we do not have to be elected bishop, because every preacher in it declares that he is a bishop, and if he is not he is just as big as he makes himself. I have seen a few things since I saw you. Of course you know the Stringer Grand Lodge of Masons has held its annual session. It was not a big meeting this year, but those who were there I am told were strictly in love with the work and had a deep interest in it, from standpoint of being Masons. You see I do not know much about Masons, because they only made me a clandestine Mason and I have never been able to find out just what that is, but I think it is the highest degrees, and if that be true then I got the high degree first. But am told that this M. B. A. business was not Masonic any rate. I did not know and will not say. Grand Master W. A. J. Morgan just declined to allow his name to be used another year, and W. W. Phillips, of Kosciusko, was elected. He is a good man, and if you will remember I told you one year ago that he would be the next Grand Master. He is the successor of a good man, and I hope he will do well. I had the pleasure of seeing Hon. Charles Banks, and found that he was in good health. He is still a busy man, and will be heard from some day before he is ready to quit these mundane shores. Every time I turn around in this country I find that there are some people talking about hard times. There must be something in it, so I am about to make up my mind to get me a gun and little cap, and some iron shields and go to the war zone and fight for liberty. I have never understood why people wanted to go to war to kill each other up, for if let alone they will die soon enough. It is not because it is necessary to make room for others. They are not populating this world any too fast now, but it is becoming depopulated, and if you let them keep on fighting in Europe there will soon come a time when there will not be any men to do the fighting, then I suppose they will send to Africa or some other place and get some monkeys and have them trained to fight. Letters have been pouring in on me, thanking the Lord that I am still in the world. I had a nice letter from Miss Irene Bell, of Maysville, Ky., stating that she had missed my letter so much until she thought the Lord had given me another place. She was delighted to have my letter, and then here comes one from my private secretary thanking God that He had made me and spared me to write another letter. I am told that Rev. R.R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder, is one of the best educated men of our race. I hard him preach, and speak at several conferences, and I understood every word that he said and understood 1114 N. Carey St. Dear Santa: I am a boy, eight years old. Please bring me a wagon, tool box, drum, boy doll, sled. Dear Santa Claus: Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 12 years old. Please bring me a carriage, shoes, skates, doll, two yards of pink and blue ribbon and fill my stocking. Please remember mother, sisters and brothers. 1114 N. Carey St. 1018 N. Calhoun St. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 12 years old. Please bring me a pair gloves, horse, wagon, skates, umbrella and suit. Don't forget my little sister for she is waiting for you to come. Your friend, John Morris 1394 Stockton St. Dear Santa Claus: Dear Santa Class, I am nine years old, please bring me a pair of tan shoes and stockings, train and doll and a w gon. Your little friend Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl nine years old. I am in the high third grade. Please bring me a pair of skates, carriage, umbrella, teddy bear, doll swing and fill my stocking with candy. Your little friend. Mary Young. 1414 Bruce St. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy twelve years old. My father is dead and I help my mother as best I can. I want you to give me a pair of shoes, suit and a moving picture machine. And please don't forget my sisters and brothers and my dear mother. I will close hoping you will answer my letter, with love and success. Obligate yours. From a little smart boy James C. Jackson. 1368 Stricker St. Dear Santa Claus: I want you to please bring me a go-cart, sewing box and skates. Remember mama, papa and my Misa Gilles. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl nine years old and I have been very good this year I would like for you to bring me a doll,a piano,a sleigh,a dress, pair boots,a new coat,a new dress, some hair ribbon and please fill my stocking with goodies and please don't forget my aunt Mary. From your little friend, Mabel Robinson, 106 S. Caroline St. 2421 Etting St. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 12 years old, please bring me a pair of skates, automobile, story books, a sled, and a pair of shoes. Your friend, Charles Carr 1400 Riggs Ave. Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good boy. I am 11 years old. I want a train, bicycle, umbrella, and a pair of shoes. And do not forget my teacher. Miss Gilles. Your little friend, Percy McClaine Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an automobile, hand car and some story books. Your little friend, Samuel Anderson, 1912 Brunt St. 1144 Vinan St. Dear Santa Claus: I want a sled, a cowboy suit, a tool chest, a pair of gloves, a mail wagon, an express wagon and a pair of boots and an air rifle. Your friend, Nelson B. Clifford 1923 Brunt St. Dear Santa Claus: I am 11 years old and in the high third grade. Please bring me a sled, express wagon, skates, nuts and candy. Your little friend, Robert Lucas Dear Santa Claus: I am in the third A class. Please bring me a pair skates, a doll, a rain coat, a pair shoes and some THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 1505 Carey St. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a sled, mouth organ and some candy. Your little friend, John Henry Shearn Dear Santa Claus: I am a good little girl eight years old, I go to school every day and am in the third grade, please bring me a doll, rain coat, and cap, bring my little sister a doll, and a pair of gloves, my little brother a horse and wagon. From Margaret Roy. 566 Wilson St. 1380 Woodyear St. I am a good little girl and go to school every day. All of my toys that you brought me last year are good so I will not ask for very much this year. Please bring me a gold ring, a music book, a hassock, shoes, hair ribbon, a dress for my doll Toodies, and some dress goods for my eight other dolls. You can be-ing me anything else that you think I would like to have. Please don't forget my tree, and fill my stocking with candies and nuts, and bring me a large candy cane. Your little friend, Jeannette Gilles I am a little girl nine years old. I am in the high third grade. Please bring me a rain cape, a pair of rubbers, a black carriage and I want a big story book. My sister wants a big doll. Your little friend, Helen Pitts 1113 Carrollton Ave. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy nine years old, please bring me a tool chest, raincoat and pair of skates. 1184 Lorman St. Dear Santa Claus. I would like to have a pair of skates, shoes, wagon, a suit and express wagon, play horse and automobile. I am a little boy 12 years old. Your little friend, James Young 1134 Woodyear St. Dear Santa Claus: I would like to have pair of boots, a new suit and pair of skates. Your little friend. Gerard Smith Trappe, Md., Dec. 18.—Mrs. Ella Smith is visiting her brother in Camden, N. J. Mrs. Mary Weshield is in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Marion McDaniel were visitors to her father, Mr. Frank Banks, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith were also visitors to Mr. Banks Sundav. Mrs. Alverta V. Green, Sadia Landman, Charles Woolford, Winter Wilson and Mrs. Etta Thomas are still on the sick list. Rev. W. A. Miles lectured here Wednesday night. 2112 Division St. Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a set of dishes and a doll baby, a baby carriage and a table. Continued from first column his thoughts, yet they tell me he has studied in Germany and other big schools. They tell me the fellow who tries to spin out big sounds is not the best educated man. I will spend most of this week in Vicksburg, and will be in Chicago for Christmas. You may send me a letter there 5922 Averdeen street. I will be in Louiville, Ky., 621 S. 8th street, December 27, and January 1st, will be in Quitman, Ga. I wish for all the readers of the Afro-American Ledger a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope this next year will be a year of plenty. I shall have more to say to you in another letter which will follow this one. GOLDEN LINK LODGE ELECT OFFICERS Golden Link Lodge No. 44 K. of P. elected the following officers: Sir Stephen Edwards, C. C.; Sir Vincent. Lawson. V. C.; Sir John Williams, K. of R..; SJoseph Wallace, M. of F.; Sir Elison Ward, M. of A.; Sir Harry Tyler, M. of E.; Sir Chas. Braxton, Prelate; Sir Isaiah Pree, inner guard; Sir Charles Smith, outer guard. SMOKY CITY HAPPEINGS Pittsburgh, Pa., December 17.—Mrs Mabel Jackson entertained Sunday at dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Richards, of Cincinnati, O. Mrs. Jennie Watts Brown, of Chicago gave a dramatic recital Friday evening, December 18, at Mt. Aeearat Baptist Church under the auspices of the Fred Douglass Literary Society. Mr. and Mrs. John Starkes gave a luncheon Wednesday evening with covers laid for eleven. Decorations were in the late fall flowers. An improptu musical program was a feature. Mrs. Jennie Carter Dobbins, of Charles street, left last Saturday for Philadelphia, Pa., where she will spend sometime visiting her cousin. Mrs. M. J. Scott of Monitor Street, Northside, is visiting in Elizabeth, Pa. Dr. William Writt, of Faweil, Pa., was in the city on a business trip last week Olive C. Smith, a graduate of Carnegie School of Technology, left the city last Tuesday night for his home in Kansas City, Kan. Mr. Smith was given several dinners by his many friends during his past few days here. He will engage in the express and package delivery business with his father. Howard D. Stratten, of Corapolis, Pa., was in the city on Tuesday circulating among the members of the Knights of Pythias. Lewis Green, of Topeka, Kan., is spending the winter in Pittsburgh. Miss Mary V. Clay is spending several days in Chicago. Attorney R.L. Vann, grand orator of the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania spent two days in New York city. He also attended the meeting at Philadelphia of the Grand Lodge returning home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas, of 1122 Western Ave., have returned to their home after being absent from the city for eighteen months. Afro-American Business Directory W. A. Jones' Tonsorial Parlor Successor to. W. H. Moss ...1423 Pennsylvania Avenue.. Professional Buff Hair Cutter Children's Hair Cutting C. & P. Phone FRANK A. SIMMONS House Painter 1932 DRUID HILL AVENUE GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 FENNA AVENUE Opp. N. W. Police Station Shoe Repairing While You Wait My work has no equal. My price can't be beat Work called for and delivered WM. H. LAYTON EXPRESS FOR HIRE 605 LANVALE STREET Baggaze called for and delivered to all parts of City and R. K. Depots Telephone Macisou 873g Y Character is the Best Capital, WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy terms 917 Druid Hill Avenue PHONE, GILMORE 1724 Y CHARLES B. JONES Formerly With Robt. A. Elliott FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Residence, 1118 W. Sararoga Street Brandt Street 1814 Orleans Street 825 Sarahann Street Baltimore, Md. L. SMOTHERS Job Contractor REASONABLE PRICES I do house repairing: Plastering, Whitewashing, White-coating, Painting, Carpet-laying Small or Large Jobs Shop: 721 Baker Street JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embalmer 107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone .Mt.|Vernon 854 Phone, Wolf 5691-Y MILBURN BELL Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing and Dyeing in All Its Branches Work called for and Delivered at Low- Pianos & Organs Tuned Repaired JOSEPH A. HAYES GRADUATE PIANO TUNER 705 ENSOR STREET Telephone Wolfe 2654 M Phone Madison 3673 M. THE DOPLHIN Ice Cream and Soda, Cigars and Tobacco. Oysters In All Styles 526 Dolphin Street C. T. Chambers, Mgr. L. SMOTHERS First-class Plasterer, Whitewasher, Kalso miner, Painter, Fresco Worker and Cementer. Jobbing Contracts Low Estimates Shop: 271 Baker Street Has been opened for the accommodation of colored paecronage. Mr. Davidge has gone to much expense to make it the best equipped and up-to-date theatre in the city for colored people. Perfect western pictures and best of order maintained Music by C. L. Harris' Orchestra. Open daily from 6 to 11 p.m. Mattnee every Saturday at 2 p.m. for the benefit of children. The Gilmore Theatre is located on Gilmore Street between Saratoga and Mulberry Streets. Hoping to have the patronage of my many friends and the public in general A GREAT BIG CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR YOU By special arrangement with the pbulishers we have secured one of the best pieces of Negro literature ever published, and that at a reduced price, for the benefit of our readers. For a short time we are offering Mrs. Alice Moore Dunbar's. Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence Containing the best thought of 51 of the ablest Negroes of America, Africa, England and France for only $1.50. This book has been originally sold for $2.50, but by the special arrangement above mentioned we are able to give our readers the benefit of the reduced price. Send your order in at once, if you would secure a copy of this great book, to the Afro-American Ledger, 628 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. This book is inspiring to young and old alike. It is a handy reference book, a historical work, and a library in itself. It should be in the home of every intelligent race- loving Negro. 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Do you think these people can an 'Ad'" for one year if they it and then consider what you ha' t take our word, but ask the Y if ..IT PAYS TO ADV 5 CENTS HIGH EFFICIENCY IN CHURCH WORK Success of Abyssinian Baptist In New York. UNIQUE FINANGIAL SYSTEM. Ably Conducted Religious Corporation Founded 106 Years Ago Celebrates Anniversary With Series of Public Exercises and Raises $2,040—Results of Intelligent Leadership. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.—The Abyssinian Baptist church in this city, of which the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell is the capable and highly esteemed pastor, recently closed a ten days' celebration of its one hundred and sixth anniversary. Some of the most able clergymen and laymen of the race took part in the anniversary exercises. Inspiring and scholarly sermons were delivered by Revs. H. H. Warring, W. J. Lucas, W. M. Moss, W. H. Brooks, W. P. Hayes, W. H. Harrod and S. W. Timms. Mr. Watt Terry, the young real estate operator of Brockton, Mass., who is reported to be worth nearly a million dollars, and fifon. Fred R. Moore urged the race to save money and go into business. One of the features of the celebration was a recital of sacred music by an orchestra of fifty members from the Martin-Smith music school. Never before was a sacred concert held on so large a scale seen in a church among our people in this city. The pastor and officers asked for $2,000 during the celebration. Up to the fourth Sunday in November $2,044 had been reported, and some auxiliary roles were to be heard from. This church has a unique and admirable method of conducting its activities. The prayer meetings, revival services and financial rabies are conducted by the eleven auxiliaries. It is the business of two of these auxiliaries to help P. REV. DR. A. CLAYTON POWELL. clothe and feed the poor of the community. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell has been the leader of this congregation for six years. During his past tenure 1,275 members have been added to the poll and $15,000 paid on the debt. In the words of Dr. Powell, "Myssina is the richest and poorest Baptist church among our people in the world." It is the richest because it owns about $550,000 worth of property and the poorest because it owes $134,000. In the face of this tremendous debt that would frighten most ministers to death, Dr. Powell a year ago did away with the well known nobile method of getting a collection and inaugurated the pledge card and envelope system instead. The change has made a marked improvement in the order and spiritual life of the congregation and has actually increased the finances of the church. The success of the change from the old system is due to the intelligence and willingness of the officials and members of the church to follow the able and wise leadership of Dr. Powell in conducting the financial as well as the spiritual affairs of the church. The deacon board, the board of trustees and the various organizations of the church each has among the members composing them men and women of influence and experience in Christian work and who vie with one another in their zeal to get the best results from their efforts. Another reason for the success of this congregation is a well organized Sunday school ably managed and whose influence pervades the entire church. The young people are not pushback back, but urged and encouraged to go forward. They are given a chance to exercise their talent and gain experience in the best methods of doing social and religious service in all departments of the church in its endeavor to reach the entire membership and as large a number of the needy in the immediate community as possible. Thus many persons have been reached through the personal efforts of the members. Still another strong lever of uplift and inspiration in the progress of this church is a well trained choir, led by Chorister Page. The music rendered by the choir is a feature of service at the public worship of the Abyssinian church which is greatly enjoyed by its parishioners. Professor Page knows how to get the best results from his efforts, and the members of the choir seem to delight in making thorough preparations for their work. Management of the 1915 Exposition Aske-Colored Citizens' Full Support. Asks Colored Citizens' Full Support. Richmond, Va.—There are two distinct principles that ought to lead the colored people of Virginia to strive to make the forthcoming celebration in this city the best ever held by our people in any state. Race pride and state pride should be combined, first, because here slavery was practically ended, and, second, because this is the first southern state in which such a celebration is to be held with the sanction and help of the national government. If the exposition is a success all will share in the honor and the credit it will reflect on the race and on the state so far as its big colored population is concerned. These are facts which every member of the race should consider. Let us save the honor of the race and the state in this effort. The celebration is a national affair, not a county or a city celebration. Every organization in each county of the entire state should see to it that the feature which it is to represent shall not be neglected in any degree. The county fair associations should take the lead and merge into the Negro Historical and Industrial association in bringing about success. All secret and fraternal organizations in the state must take their proper places in the work in order to maintain their prestige and honor and in order to hold the confidence of the people as to their race pride and state pride. There is no neutral ground. There is no other honorable course. The advancement of the colored people in the state of Virginia will be measured by the industrial exhibits displayed at this celebration, whether produced by skilled or agricultural labor. The farm and the workshop must put on exhibits—the skilled mechanic, the brickmaker, the building contractor, the boot and shoe maker, the needleworker and manufacturers of all classes. There is a saying commonly used in England when speaking of the sovereign that "the king can do no evil." The reason for this was because the king always had a strong cabinet of safe advisers, who added in shaping all of his policies, and they were not expected to allow any harmful mistakes to be made. President Giles B. Jackson has already grouped about him in the management of the exposition many able and experienced men and women. This group will be enlarged from time to time as the work increases in volume. The celebration is to begin the first week in July, 1915, and continue for a month. NATIONAL GUARDIAN FUND. Started by E. P. Benjamin in Defense of Human Rights. Boston.—At the suggestion of Mr. E. P. Benjamin of this city a movement to be known as the National Guardian Fund of Appreciation has been started for the purpose of raising funds with which to carry on the fight against federal segregation on account of color, which will become nation wide if not checked very soon. Mr. Benjamin acts upon a statement made in a recent editorial in the Boston Guardian to the effect that it is not a money making venture, but a public organ for equal rights and freedom. Mr. Benjamin's letter to the editor of the Guardian is as follows: 31 School Street, Boston. Editor Boston Guardian—As a personal friend of the family and one not active in race agitation, but sincerely interested in the cause which you now represent, I wish to state publicly from intimate knowledge that the colored race owes William Monroe Trotter much for the unselfish manner in which he has given up everything to work for equal rights. I know his ability to earn money and of what he has sacrificed to maintain the Guardian in money and property. You will never be fully recompensed financially. Since you struck the blow for equality at the White House the colored people understand you better. I know the delights and delights of the paper. Only a man of remarkable business ability could have run the paper for thirteen years. Those delites and ever recurring ones should be met. Hence I wish to issue this formal appeal to all lovers of freedom for a Guardian appreciation fund of $1,000, to be raised at once, national in scope, to celebrate the Wilson-Truter incident. I personally subscribe the small amount of $5. E. P. BENJAMIN. Mr. Thomas Walker of Washington has also sent his check for $25 to the fund and contributions from other friends are being received by Mr. Benjamin for the purpose herein stated. The whole race should rally to this movement in defense of its own national existence as citizens of this republic. Mortuary Roll of Press Association. Henry Allen Boyd, corresponding secretary of the National Negro Press association, has sent out memorial cards to all members of the association containing the names of members who have died since July. They are Professor J. M. Codwell, editor of the Western Star, Houston, Tex.; Colonel Allen Allensworth, retired army officer and editor of the Sentiment Maker. Allensworth, Cal.; Rev. N. H. Pins, D. D., editor Metoka and Galeda Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., and Miss L. E. Bushnell, editor of Hope, Nashville. The cards are signed by the president, chairman of the executive committee and corresponding secretary of the association. Political Happenings In Chicago. The regular Republican organization of the Second ward. In Chicago, has nominated the Hon. Oscar De Priest, former county commissioner, for alderman. It is the first time that a regular party organization in any ward in Chicago has indorsed a colored man for alderman. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson XII.—Fourth Quarter, For Dec. 20, 1914. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Luke xxiv, 50-53; Acts i, 1-11—Memory Verses, 10, 11. Golden Text, Acts i, 9—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. We have the option this time of the regular lesson on the ascension, or what is called a Christmas lesson on the reign of peace, from Isa. xi, 1-10, but as the ascension lesson includes His return to set up His kingdom we will take it and look at both. The time when Isa. xi shall be literally fulfilled cannot come during this age of a rejected Messiah and a consequently scattered Israel, but as truly He at His first coming literally fulfilled all that is written in Isa. lili and elsewhere concerning His sufferings, so shall He when He shall come again as literally fulfill all that is written everywhere concerning His kingdom and glory. Animals that now devour each other shall live in peace together, nations shall learn war no more, for He shall have smitten them and broken them in pieces, and the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea, for the rod out of the stem of Jesse, who is also the root of Jesse; the son of David, who is also David's Lord, shall sit on David's throne and reign over the house of Jacob, who will then be a nation all righteous, according to Gabriel and all the prophets, the neglect of whom made the two with whom He walked to Emmas to be foolish men (Luke xxv, 25; i, 31, 32; Jer. lii, 17; Isa. ix, 6, 7; ix, 21). He who rose from the dead was indeed the Son of David, the long promised king to rule over Israel, which He shall surely do at His return, and not only Israel, but all nations (Mlc. iv. 3; v. 2; Ps. lxxii. 11; Matt. i. 1; Rev. xxii. 16; 11 Gm. ii. 8; Rev. i. 5; Ps. lxxvii. 9. How wonderful the king and the kingdom! Thy kingdom come! Christmas is almost without significance unless it points us on to the coming again of Him who was born in Bethlehem, not in the winter season, but probably in the springtime. Turning to the lesson in the Acts, the former treatise referred to was the gospel by Luke, wherein he, as well as Matthew and Mark in their gospel, set forth the things that Jesus began to do and teach and which the Holy Spirit through redeemed people has ever been doing and teaching and will till the church is completed. Notice that doing always goes before teaching, for we cannot teach others until we have done the things ourselves. He continued to do and teach until the day in which he was taken up. May we by the same Spirit be faithful witnesses until taken out of the body or taken up in the body to be ever with Him (I Thess. iv, 16:18; Paul I, 21. 23). We must not confuse these two, but either will be glorious. Notice how He did all by the Holy Spirit. And remember that from His conception to His resurrection all was by the Holy Spirit, the same one concerning whom He said, "We shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you, and ye shall be witnesses unto me" (verse S. margin). As He showed Himself alive in His resurrection body He expects us, in the power of His resurrection by the Holy Spirit, to manifest Him in our mortal bodies that others may see Him and not us. He will manifest Himself in us if we are fully yielded. Since He is more willing to give the fulness of the Spirit than parents are to give good gifts unto their children, what can hinder us from being filled but our own unwillingness? Their question, "Lord, will thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?" was in no sense a foolish question, for the prophets are full of such a restoration, and the heaven has received Him only until the times of restitution of all things which God hath spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began (Acts iii. 21). Our Lord did not reprove them for asking the question, nor did He say that they were carnal in looking for such a kindom or that they misunderstood the nature of the kingdom. He simply said to them, and He says to us, that we are not to know the time, and elsewhere He said that it will be in such an hour as we think not. But His great desire for us is that we shall be, in the power of His Spirit. His faithful witnesses to His death and resurrection and present ministry and coming again. He led them out as far as to Bethany, and while He blessed them with uplifted hands He was parted from them, carried up into heaven and sat on the right hand of God (verse 9: Luke xxiv, 50, 51; Mark xvi, 19). As they looked steadfast toward heaven two men in white apparel said, "This same Jesus * * * shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven." Then they returned to Jerusalem with great joy and were continually praising and blessing God (verse 11: Luke xxiv, 52). Let us hold fast the very words about this same Jesus; and if we believe them as they did we will be affected as they were to His glory—not death nor any great event in the past, but a literal personal coming to the air to welcome His church and then to the same Olivet to set up His kingdom. 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Ladies separate long coats, skirts, waists, and short coats sold at low prices. Have one lot on Rummage Sale for 25c on the first floor. You can find anything you may ask for, from hats to shoes. Mens suits, separate coats and overcoats. Portiers and lace curtains ll sold at reasonable prices, call and see them, open from 8 a.m. to 11 p. m. 2145 Division St. or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. FARE HAPPENINGSOF INTEREST ABOUT THE CITY GULTURE CLUB ORGANIZED A number of ladies met at the home of Miss Elizabeth Brown, 480 E. 23rd street at 8 o'clock, December 9th, and organized the Trinity Culture Club of Baltimore City with Mrs. Alberta M. Diggs as president. A constitution was adopted and general business was transacted and afterwards the hostess, who is treasurer of the club, served refreshments. The evening was enjoyed very much by the ladies present. The following enjoyed the privilege of the first meeting and are therefore charter members: Mrs. Eliza Young, Mrs. Margaret Jones, Misses Grace and Ruth Gibson, Miss Katie Taylor, Miss Mary Taylor, Misses Bell and Florence Gittings, Mrs. Marie Childs, Miss Bertna Scott and Mrs. Alberta Diggs. The Culture Club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Marie Childs,3311 Barclay street,December 4,1914. DR. ROSS MAKES FINE ESSAY The Rev. Dr. I. N. Ross, pastor of Ebenezer Church, this city, was the essayist, at the A. M. E. Preacher's Meeting last Monday, in Bethel Church. The paper presented by Dr. Ross was an unusually strong and highly instructive one. It was a masterly review of the work of colored physicians, lawyers, scientific men, and artists. Representatives from each of the classes named were given, and the great effect of educating and moulding public sentiment*, favorable to the race, was clearly pointed out. The after discussion was of equal interest and educative in the extreme. The general consensus of opinion seemed to be that the race at large is very far from adequately appreciating the tremendous import of such contribution towards racial progress of our professional men. It was pointed out that the educated whites seem to more greatly appreciate the significance of such advance than our own people. The race need to be taught to reverence and esteem more highly the work and labors of this class among us who are doing very so much, in an orderly and systematic way, to influence and change in the right direction public sentiment with respect to the Negro. It was an unusually interesting meeting. AGED FOLK BEMEMBERED The 22 inmates of the aged men and Women's home of 1622 Druid Hilljavenue, were made happy Sunday, December 13. by a dinner given by the W. A. C. Hughes Conference Aid of Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Chruch after the dinner they were ushered in the chapel and enjoyed an old time experience meeting led by Rev. H. S. Watson. Miss Estelle Gantr, chairman; Mrs. Annie Washington, president; Mrs. Sarah Green, secretary. JATF 'JOE' EGANS' SON DEAD The funeral of James Gans, who died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Meria Gans, 1026 Argyle avenue, Tuesday, following a long illness, was held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Thursday morning, Rev. George A. Griffiths officiating at a high mass. Interment was in Mr. Augustum Cemetery, beside the remains of his father, the late Joe Gans, light weight champion of the world for a number of years. The deceased was 20 years of age and was educated in the public schools. Besides his grandmother, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Fiorence Reid and one sister, Miss Julia Gans, a teacher in the county school. DANGHTER FOLLOWS MOTHER IN DEATH The funeral of Miss Gussie Boxom, who died at her home, 622 Dolphin street, last Friday, following a two day illness, was held on her late home Monday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson officiated in. Eighteen days before her demise she had attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Emma Bloxom. ASSOCIATION WORKER VISITS THE CITY Misa Kathryn M. Johnson, traveling organizer of the Nationa Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is in the city stimulating interest in the work being done by the association She has already spoken in a number of churches and will speak at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Monday night. While in the city she will be the guest of Dr. and Mrs. F. N. Cardozo. 1524 Druid Hill avenue. The life and services of the late Edward Simms were eulogized at the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Class No. 10, of Metropolitan M. E. Church, Thursday evening. Mr. Simms was the leader of the class for years. The celebration took the shape of a banquet and reception, and ecologic addresses were delivered by Revs. N. M. Carroll, J. A. Holmes, John Thomas, and Messrs. Frank Tascoe, James A. Harris, William S. Jackson and Mrs. Caroline Owens. John C. Minnis was toastmaster. Mr. Simms was actively connected with the church in the days when the late Truman Pratt. Peter Blake and others were active in the life of the race. He was a man of sturdy character and strong personality, and during the years of his long connection with the church won many souls to Christianity. He was engaged in the oyster business for years. The late Joshua Simms was a son of the deceased. One son, Mr. Goerge I. Simms is one of the most active members of Metropolitan Church. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREAT The Eleventh Annual Treat of the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle will be held Thursday morning, December 24, at 9 a. m., at Metropolitan M. E. Church, Orchard street, Rev. J. A. Holmes, pastor. The children from every section of the city will be visited by the committee and those who are worthy will be made happy by gifts. The women have been working hard for weeks to play Santa Claus to the little ones who might be overlooked, but there is yet a great need for money, children's clothing in good condition as well as toys which will be thankfully received. The beautiful display of dolls will be held Monday, December 21, from 5 to 10 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Ida Hilton, chairman of the executive board, 554 Dolphin street. The juniors are busy preparing a fine program for Thursday and Santa Claus has promised to be on hand and welcome the kiddies. Automobiles will bring the crippled children, who are eagerly awaiting the day of the treat. The following chairman are working hard with their committees to make the treat the best given. Stockings, Mrs. Martha Thompson dolls, Mrs. Ida Hilton; candy, Mrs. Kate Gwathney; toys, Mrs. Beadie Hawkins; nuts, Miss Mattie Callis; supplies, Mrs. Hattie Welis. ..PERSONAL NOTES. Mrs. Estelle McCleary and Mr. Rufus Pinckney, gave a small reception at 1544 Argyle avenue. A fine collation was served and various diversions indulged in. Mrs. Hallbrook, of 722 Pierce street, is able to be out again after having been confined to her home for four weeks. Miss Magge Bourne, of 444 W. Bidole street, has recovered from an attack of tonsilitis. Rachel Wilson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Matthews, of 140 Mosher street and Miss Nellie Wilson, of 1400 Mosher street, who is quite sick. Dr. U. G. Bourne, of Frederick, Miss., was a caller at the Afro- American Ledger office Thursday. Mrs. Thomas A. Jones, of 1621 Arroye avenue who has been suffic- tive from a nervous breakdown for month, is reported to be in an improved condition. Mrs. Jerry Thornton, of 740 German street, has returned from a recent visit to Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. J. Macauley Dorsey, of N. Pine street, have moved to their new home, 651 W. Lafayette avenue. Mr. Bernard, Gilpin, of Richmond, Va., was in Baltimore for a short time, the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Sarah Peaco, 543 Hoffman street. Mrs. Ida Whiting, of Westfield, N. J., returned home this week from a visit to Mrs. Chas. Jones, of W. 24th street this city. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Harden are rejoicing over the arrival of their son, Frank Dolbert. Mr. and Mrs. Dabney Williams, of Atlantic City, formerly Miss Marie Oliver of this city, spent two weeks in New York,the guests of her sister, Mrs. H. O. Dyson. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Collins, of Atlantic City, N. J., are here spending the holidays with Mrs. Alice Parnett,520 McMechen street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Drexel Dancing Class, directed by Prof. Ernest Perviance Arbutns Dancing Class, directed by Prof. G. H. Thomas Maxixe Dansant Classes, directed by Prof. Curtis W. Carpenter Continuous Music by Thompson's Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Howard University; to SPEAK TO MEN of Baltimore at Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, corner Dolphin and Etting streets this Sunday, December 20th, at 3 P. M., under auspices of the Methodist Brotherhood Subject: "RACE LOYALTY" The Boston Transcript says, "No man of his race has so sure a power of pruning the falices with passionless intellectual severity from the pernicious arguments of the prejudiced demagogue" ADMISSION FREE. Reserved Seats for Men. It has been decided, however, to allow the women to hear what Dean Miller has to say to the men of Baltimore WM. R. PARKER, President REV. M. J. NAYLOR, Pastor NOTICE.... To Advertisers To insure publication it is Imperative that you have your copy in the office not later than Wednenday NOON of next week, as our paper will be published Thursday. Out-of-town agents and Correspondents will also please take note of the above. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS HERE Dr Thompon, James O. Bampfield and R. L. Pendleton, all of Washington, were in the city Sunday. Each gentleman is active in the ranks of Scottish Rite Masons, Mr. Pendleton being sovereign grand commander of the Southern Jurisdiction. MARRIAGES Miss Hattie Benton was quietly married to Mr. James Burgess in Washington, at noon, December 10. The ceremony was performed by the R.v. H. W. Lewis, pastor of Handy A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Burgess will make their home at 1924 Brunt street, this city. --- Mr. Dempsy Sears and Miss Jennie Garnet were quietly married Thursday evening, December 10th. at the residence of Mrs. Tilrech Foots by the Rev. C. T. Chancy, of Lutherhill, Baltimore county, Md. GOOD CONFERENCE REPORT The third quarterly conference met at Waters A. M. E. Church on Friday, December 11, with the presiding elder, Rev. R. E. Ford, presiding. The reports from the various organizations were submitted as follows: Trustees 8780.02 Steweros 376.96 Sunday school, Matthew Moore, Sun. 56.00 A.C.E. Leason, Miss Mamie Winster, Pres. 40.75 W. M. M. Society, Mrs. M. L. Gaines, Pres. 32.00 Ushers, Wm. H. Wilson, Pres. 30.00 Stewardesses, Mrs. Matilda Slocum, Pres. 5.00 Trustees' Auxiliary, Mrs. H A. Hilliard, Pres. 65.50 Junior stewardesses, Viroqua Ross, Pres. 6.81 Kings' Daughters and Sons, Mollie Giles, Pres. 16.40 Choir, John E. Fisher, director 23.05 Rose Buds, Mrs. Mary C. Bantum, directress 10.00 Willing Workers and Parsonage Aid, Cora Banks, Pres. 6.99 Class leaders' Auxiliary, Henrietta Hopkins, Pres. 3.81 Carnation Circle, Sylvia During the quarter the church has been thoroughly renovated throughout and preparations are being made for the reopening services to be held on the first Sunday in January. The presiding elder commended the pastor, Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, whose wise leadership made these results possible. Published by authority of the Official Board. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS: FEDERAL PLEASURE SOCIAL Which Is Well Known To All Pleasure Seekers Will Celebrate Their FOURTH ANNUAL RECEPTION In Honor of the 43rd Anniversary of Federal Tab. No. 6. Galilean Fishermen CHRISTMAS NIGHT, FRIDAY DECEMBER 25, 1914 At Their Auditorium, 411 West Biddle Street Mr. T. HENDERSON KERR'S ORCHESTRA, Oh That Sweet Melodions Music You Know The Rest CARDS OF ADMISSION : 25 CENTS "LES JUENES SCIVIATEUX" Scivering Dance GALILEAN FISHERMEN TEMPLE - KERR'S ORCHESTRA Wednesday, Dec. 30th, 1914. Sciverism, 25 Cents T. McCormick, President R. Chase, Treasurer S. Cooper, Secretary W. Buckner, Vice President J. Howard, Business Manager THE ANNUAL SERMON TO THE Y. W. C. A. Will be delivered by Dr. I. N. Ross, Pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church AT THE UNION BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 1914, AT 3 P. M. Mrs. J. H. Ramsey, President of the Metropolitan Board, under which system the Central Y. W. C. A., is now working, will also speak Mrs. Mary F. Handy, President of the Maryland tate Federation, will preside All persons holding membership envelopes for the Coal Rally will be asked to report on this date. Those surcbsbing one dollar will be credited with membership in the Coal Y. W. C. A. for the year 1-15. Phone Madison 4850--Y (Only) P. H. 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This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 My price$73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. Pittsburgh, it Coopers Point Muniun, Walter's Hair Grower on Sale 3111 Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Baltimore Md. Don't go down town when you can get what you want at Fennell's Sharing Corner C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS You can no more expect to keep informed of the happenings among colored people by reading the white newspapers than you expect to see President Wilson re-elected. Keep yourself informed by reading "The Afro-American Ledger" PIANO FOR SALE Uuclaimed by party to whom it was shipped, one $750.00 Charles Steiff Square Opera Piano, latest make. In Perfect Order., for $100 Can be seen at 1919 Druid Hill Av. Ministerial Alliance Grace Presbyterian Church, Dolphin and Etting streets, Monday, Dec. 21. Preside, Rev. P. L. Moore;essayist. Rev. M. J. Naylor, subject: "The Relation of the Minister to Civil Affairs." W. Edw. Williams, secretary. The president and the officers of the Phoenix Social wish to announce to the public they are now incorporated and look in next weeks' issue for full particulars. The Ciceronian Literary Society will give a Xmas Social at Morgan college, Wednesday evening, December 23. Many interesting features will be introduced during the evening. Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle.... DOLL SHOW At the residence of Mrs. Ida Hilton, Chairman of Executive Board 554 Dolphin Street All are invited to see the dolls that will be given the poor children Xmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 1914. MATTIE CALLIS, Cor. Secretary. Phone: 3673 M Get Your Special Xmas DINNER AT THE DOLPHIN 526 W. 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