The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. VOL. XXIII. NO.18 STATE TEACHERS TO HOLD SESSION Various Problems Affecting The Schools To Be Discussed By Public school teachers from every section of the state will be in the city on Monday and Tuesday of next week, when the Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association will hold its annual meeting. The sessions will open in Morgan College on Tuesday morning, when reports of the committees will be heard and officers for the ensuing year elected. The various committees will also report at this session. In the afternoon, following the reports of the county supervisors and industrial teachers, papers will be read by Prof. George A.Owens and Miss Frances L. Murphy, and an address by Prof. Mason A. Hawkins. Prof. Koch, assistant superintendent of the local public schools will be the principal speaker at the evening session which will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church. Other addresses will be delivered by Prof. D. S. S. Goodloe, president of the association; Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce and Prof. W. H. McAbee. The sessions on Tuesday will be taken up in discussing the various problems affecting the school. Papers will be read by Prof. J. T. Williams, of Bowie, Md., Prof. T. W. Turner, of Washington; Dr. M. Bates Stephens, State Superintendent of Education; Miss Ida Cummings and Miss A. O. Williamson. The evening session will be held at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, principal of the National Training School for Girls at Lincoln Heights, will be the principal speaker. Attorney C.C. Fitzgerald will also deliver an address. The public has been especially invited to attend the evening sessions. The officers of the association are: D. S. S. Goodloe, president; H. M Gross and P. E. Gordy, vice presidents; Miss J. A. Johnson, secretary; J. H. Lockerman treasurer; Mason A. Hawkins, H. T. Pratt and G. B. Murphy, executive committee. IRA BRYANT HEADS BOARD OF TRADE Nashville, Tenn., December 24.—Ira T. Bryant, secretary of the Sunday School Union of the A M. E. Church, has been elected president of the Board of Trade. He succeeds J. C. Napier. A vigorous campaign to stimulate support of racial enterprises is being planned. Other officers chosen include: M. V. Boutee, vice president; T. Clay Moore, secretary; W. D. Hawkins, treasurer; Dr. F. A. Stewart, A. N. Johnson, G. H. Bandy D. W. Crutcher, W. D. Hawkins, Dr. J. T. Phillips, T. Clay Moore, James Bumpas, M. V. Boutee, J. H. Hale and J. A. Lester, board of directors. WANTS BUSINESS LFAGUE MEETING Boston, Mass., December 24. Thbusiness men of this city are making a strong effort to land the next session of the National Negro Business League. Dr. Booker T. Washington, president of the league was here a few days ago and held a conference with the executive committee of the local Negro Business League, at which the situation was carefully canvassed. Kansas City is also making a strong bid for the coming session. An announcement of next place of meeting is expected shortly. The Adoration of the Shepherds PROMINENT COUPLES TO MARRY AT CAPITAL Washington, December 24. —Two weddings of importance will take place in this city during the Christmas holidays. One is that of Miss Rosa Belle Childs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Creed Winston Childs to Mr. Charles Henry Bughman, of Indianapolis Ind., which will take place Tuesday afternoon, at the residence of the bride's parents, 1911 L street, northwest. Only a few of the most intimate friends of the contracting parties will be present at the wedding, but a large number have been invited to the wedding reception, which will take place in the same afternoon from three to five. Miss Childs is a teacher in the Training School and is very popular in social circles. Mr. Baughman is an employee in the Indianapolis postoffice and is well known. The other wedding will be that of Miss Ruth Marie Grimshaw, the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Grimshaw, to Dr William Henry Green, of Newark, N. J., which will be solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, 924 S street, northwest, on Saturday, January 2nd. Following the reception, the couple will leave for Newark, where they will make their future home at 58 East Kunney street. Miss Grimshaw is one of the most popular girls among the younger society set, and is a musician of rare accomplishments. Her father, Mr. William H. Grimshaw, is one of the most prominent Masons in the District of Columbia and his been an employee in the Congressional Library for a number of years. SCHOOL TEACHERS TO MEET Richmond, Va., December 5.—The ninth annual conference of the Higher Colored Schools of Virginia will be held at Virginia Union University, next Wednesday and Thursday. The topics on the program include: "What is the Ideal High or Industrial School. Especially for the Country? "The Ideal Secondary/ School," and "The Standardization of Sunday Schools" HAVE YOU HELPED THIS NEEDY FAMILY A Chance To Help Where Help Is Needed. A Sick Widow Trying To Keep Her Family Together The response to our appeal of last week for a widow and three children has not been as generous as we had hoped. We gave an account of this deserving family in a way that we thought should have brought a generous response from those who are in a position to have helped. We are continuing this appeal this week with the hope that with the Christmas spirit pervading every one will feel that they ought to do something along this line, even though the amount be ever so small. We do not like to make comparisons, but the News has completed its list of "Twelve Opportunities," sometime since, and we have done little. We are asking you to help in this matter and help at once so we too can show the spirit of giving and helpfulness. A Friend $1.00 Miss Sophia Parker 1.00 Edward Jones .50 A Friend 1.00 Cash .50 $4.00 W. T. VERNON SPEAKS Detroit, Mich., Dec. 23.—Dr. W. T. Vernon, former register of the United States Treasurv, delivered an address here tonight to a large and appreciative audience. His subject was "The Man and the Nation." WILLIAMS SINGERS AT HOME Chicago, Ill., Dec. 24.—The Williams Singers, after a very successful fall season, have arrived here and will spend the holidays at their homes in this city. Commencing early in January, they will tour the large cities in the East. Baltimore will be included in the itinerary. HIGH MASONS SET UP NEW LODGES Clarksburg, W. Va., Dec. 22. Considerable interest was manifested here this week among the Masonic fraterity, in the organization of a Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons and the setting up of a Temple of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The work was performed under the supervision of Ill James O. Bampfield, Secretary General H. E., of Washington, D. C., acting in the place of Ill. R. L. Pendleton, the Most Puisian Sovereign Grand Commander, who was prevented from being present on account of sickness. He was assisted by Ill. J. H. Murphy, of Baltimore, who is a also the Imperial Potentate, and Ill. and Nobles R. French Hurley and W. H. Reese. The following officers were elected for King David Consistory for the ensuing year: Ill. Jos. H. Jenkins, commander-in-chief; John M. Strange, 1st Lieut. commander; Roy S. Parish, 2nd Lieut. commander; W. C. Johnson, minister of state; James Robinson, grand chancellor, Charles C.Ogden, grand keeper of seals and archives; Julius Day, grand treasurer; John C. Hackenbottom, grand hospitaler; Andrew Lee, grand master of ceremonies. George Lassiter, grand standard hearer, Charles A. Ross, grand captain of guard, and Benjamin J. Wilkerson, grand sentinel. The officers of Thomas Temple, are Charles E. Ogden, Illustrious potentate; John W. Strange, chief rabban; John A. Hicker.botam, assistant rabban; Joseph H. Jenkins, high priest and prophet Russell S. Parrish, oriental guide; Julius Day, treasurer; Walker A Johnson, Recorder, Benjamin W Ikerson, and Andrew Lee, 1st and 2nd ceremonial masters; Charles Rose, captain of guard, and Jeremiah Robinson, outside guard. The setting up of these two bodies is due in a very great part to the activity of the Rev. Dr. R. French Hurley, who is active and interested in the Masonic fraternity. Boston, Mass., December 10. — William Endicott, one of the oldest citizen of this city, who died recently, left $5,000 to Tuskegee Institute. Empty Stocking Circle Plays Santa Claus For Many Little Children At Big Christmas Festival Over 1,200 poor children had their little hearts gladdened at the eleventh annual Christmas treat of the Colored Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle, which was held at Metropolitan M. E. Church Thursday morning. The children, came from all sections of the city and were for most part chaperoned by teachers in the public schools. The inmates from various orphanages were not forgotten, and even cripples had their suffering hearts gladdened, automobiles bringing them to the church. A number of children who are confined to their homes were sent Christmas cheer. Not only was the church crowded, but all around in the vicinity of the church little kiddies who perhaps have only seen a Santa Claus in the store window, crowded around, trying to get a glimpse of what was going on inside. On the inside, the sight was one long to be remembered. A crowded sea of bright and happy faces were aglow with smiles and little bodies atingle with excitement. There were several speakers on the program, and the little ones listened with respectful attention, but just then they cared little for the speakers and less for the speeches—they were looking for Santa Claus and when he did put in his appearance the only thing that could have done the hearts of Miss Ida Cummings and her tireless workers more good than the buzz of appreciation and joy, was the look in the faces of these little kids, (smiling and laughing thru their tears), as they marched up and received the presents of candy, nuts, toys, dolls, and in many cases clothing and shoes. SECRETARY OF HOWARD LAW SCHDOL SUCCUMBS Washington, December 24. James F. Bundy, secretary of Howard University Law School since 1890, and known to the alumni of the school in all parts of the country, died at Freedmen's Hospital Monday of last week, following a brief illness. His death was generally regretted by members of the local bar. He was born in Rappahannock county, Va., in 1868, but had lived here since 1870. He was educated in the Washington public schools, the academic, collegiate and law courses of Howard University, completing the postgraduate course of the latter in 1887. The same year he was admitted to the bar. He was a registry clerk in the local postoffice for a number of years, resigning in 1896 to enter upon the practice of his profession. He served six years as a member of the local Board of Education. NEW COURSE ORGANIZED Wilberforce, O., December 24. Dr. Theophilus G. Steward, a retired chaplain of the United States Army, now professor of history at Wilberforce. University, has planned a course in the history of the Negro in America. Professor Steward is the author of "Haiti During the French Revolution;" a work on the colored settlers of Goulitown, N. J.; and other treatises dealing with the history of the race. The course promises to be a popular one. Whites In Texas Lament Increase Of Illiteracy Among Members Of Their Race and Decrease Among Negroes Dallas, Tex., December 24. Tha while the illiteracy of the colored people in this State is steadily decreasing that among the white is increasing is the lament of the white educators and newspapers. The Dallas Morning News says in a recent editorial: "The Negro has for more than a generation been our scapegoat for backwardness in educational statistics. But no longer can this old excuse do service in face of the facts. The records show that in Texas there are 275,346 Negro children within the scholastic age, 7 to 21 years. Last year 162,000 of the Negro children enrolled in the public school of the State, and their attendance record was 57 per cent, compared with 66 per cent for the white children of the State. The United States census report for 1910 shows that Negro illiteracy in Texas decreased during the decade 1900 to 1910 by 242,520 persons, while the same report shows that illiteracy among the whites increased by 11,299,800s. "At first sight these figures surprise us and in a sense tend to humiliate our spirit, for they show in round numbers that illiteracy among white people is on the increase in Texas, while Negro illiteracy is on the decrease, but on account of the general increase of population during the period, the percentage for the two races, taken together or separately, are a bit more encouraging; for the same report show that in percentage illiteracy was on the decrease in Texas during the decade 1900-1910. In other figures, combined for both races, illiteracy in Texas decreased during-the period under consideration from 14.5 percent to 9.9 percent. Or, stating it separately, the decrease among Negroes was 13.6 per cent as against 1.8 per cent as asgainst 1.8 per cent for white people, all of which indicates wholly unsatisfactory progress for Texas." AGADEMY NEXT WEEK Washington, December 25.—The eighteenth annual meeting of the American Negro Academy will be held at the Y. M. C. A. next Monday and Tuesday. The president, Archibald H. Grimke, will deliver his annual address Monday night. Others on the program include: Rev. Dr. James R. L. Diggs, president of Clayton-Williams University, Baltimore, who will read a paperon "Esthetic Education of the Negro through the church;" Rev. Dr. Water H. Brooks, of this city, who will speak on "Evolution of the Negro Church" and Prof. C. G. Woodson, whose theme will be Educating the Negro Before 1860." R. C. HOUSTON GETS APPOINTED Dallas, Tex., December 24.—J. W. McKinney, grand master of the Texas Grand Lodge of Masons, has announced the appointment of R. C. Houston, Jr., to fill the unexpired term of the late Dr. W. T. Hughes. The new treasurer is prominent in various branches of the fraternity as well as in business circles. Dr. Hughes died on Thursday, December 10, following a lingering illness from tuberculosis. He was born in South Carolina in 1866. He received his medical education at Mehary Medical College, Nash- M'RARY ELECTED HEAD OF MASONS Craftsmen From All Sections of the State Attend Forty-fifth Annual Communication In Wilmington-Endowment Secretary Young Makes Glowing Report. By GEORGE F. KING. Wilmington, N. C.-That the worldwide reputation gained by the Afro-American Masons of North Carolina as being the leading jurisdiction of the order among our people is recognized was strongly evidenced at the forty-fifth annual communication of the F. and A. A. Masons of this state recently held in this city. This representative body, composed of nearly 700 delegates, representing the many professions and businesses engaged in by our people and some of the leading educators of the south, was welcomed to the city by Mayor P. Q. Moore, who represents the new element of white people in the south. He paid a fine tribute to the craft and its able officers. Colonel James H. Young, the recognized leader of his race in North Carolina, who has gained a nation wide reputation as a financier, who has given the race among Masonic circles the strongest and best conducted endowment department and who is deputy grand master of the G. U.A.O. of O. F. of this state, responded to the mayor's splendid address. Dr. R. B. McLary, most worshipful grand master, presided, and harmony prevailed throughout the sessions. Since he has been the entinent head of the craft in this state he has never had to rap his gavel for order. He is regarded as one of the ablest M. W. G. M. in the country. His annual addresses are masterpieces of literature, and, as usual, when he delivered his annual message this year he was given a significant ovation. He in part said: "The order is not only maintaining its high morale, but is attracting to itself in considerable numbers the most desirable elements of our citizenship. While it may be and probably has been suggested that this phenomenal growth is attributable in no small measure to the fact that our supplementary method of distributing the grand charity offers an inducement which thoughtful providers for their dependents and beneficiaries find it hard to resist, it seems to me that this is rather complimentary than otherwise to the state of the order, viewed from the standpoint of our financial policy. In my opinion that aspect of our work does not adequately account for the frequent alarms upon our outer doors. "It is not, of course, a negligible quantity, but be assured that the formal declaration which each applicant is required to make, to the effect that he is not influenced by mercury motives, that he is prompted to this solicitation by a favorable opinion conceived of the institution, a desire for knowledge and a sincere purpose of being serviceable to his fellow creatures, and, I may add, associated with the very flower of all the secular societies and the churches in this good state in the praiseworthy undertakings to which they are giving their best thought and energy, is the appropriate cause. "Thus history, experience and observation confirm us in the opinion that the state of the order is one for mutual congratulations. However, the goal has not been reached. The success that has crowned our efforts along all the various lines of our endeavor as a fraternity should inspire us all with more zeal and greater energy. Success even has its dangers. It has not infrequently produced intoxication, which converted success into failure. Reaching in to too many directions, hammering too many irons instead of striking those that are at a welding heat may endanger the strength of the whole fabric. "By this I mean the legitimate functions of Masoury do not necessarily include all phases of political and civic activity. It is, indeed, a fatuous philosophy which assumes the responsibility of attempting to exploit Free Masoury for the solution of every sociological and economic problem that confronts society and the race. While our moral support as individual Masons should be and I take will be always arrayed with the friends and promoters of every good cause, we must beware of making of every question of public utility or personal exaltation a fraternity issue. We cannot lead in all things. We must be content to let others lead in some, just as we aspire to lead." He paid an excellent tribute to Bishop Hood, the first grand master of this jurisdiction, declaring, "I ask no higher encomium upon the work which I have tried to do as the servant of this jurisdiction than this." He strove to emulate the example of the first grand master. Bishop James W. Hood." Colonel James H. Young, who is doing a great constructive work as the head of the endowment department, made his report, which was also a strong feature, arousing the whole grand bodge and eliciting for this remarkable character his usual ovation. He in part said: "During these twelve years we have paid in full 1,579 death claims, amounting to the enormous sum of $335,288. This great and useful department today is the pride of Masons, who know of its beneficent work, but it will not long remain so if you take any steps which will weaken and destroy it. As long as you have a surplus and can pay your claims promptly there is no danger of any calamity." He repaired a surplus of $10,000, of which $7,500 is in North Carolina 4 per cent bonds. Continuing, he said: "Last year we collected $56,263.8 and paid out $72,504, leaving a balance of $17,214.65, while this year we have collected $49,480.75 and paid out $65,724.50, leaving a balance of $20,970.88. It will be observed that there is an increase of about $12,000 in our collections this year over that of last year." Dr. C. S. Brown, R. W. G. secretary, an able pulpiteer, scholar, founder and principal of Waters Normal institute, Winston, N. C., and president of Lott Carey Baptist foreign missionary convention, made an excellent report, and he also received a large share of the liberal praise given to all the general officers. Hon. A. R. Middleton, R. W. G. treasurer, of Keenmansville, known as "Honest Abe," made his report, which was also well received. M. W. G. M. R. B. McKay received 1,237 votes against 250 polled by Dr. J. B. Dudley, following which his election was made unanimous. The other officers re-elected are: R. W. G. S., Dr. C. S. Brown, Winston; R. W. G. T., A. R. Middleton, Keenansville; R. W. G. S., W. W. E. Purvis, Greensboro; R. W. G. J. W. W. S. Simmons, Bayport, Colonel James H. Young of Rahigh will continue as grand endowment secretary, this being an appointive office. The grand bodge will meet next year at Winston Salem, in this state. NEW BUSINESS MOVEMENT. How the Steno School Is Helping Young Men and Women. New York. - The Steno. Business school in this city is proving its worth to those for whom it is established. Its aim is to provide a thorough business education for the young men and women of our race and to acquaint them with the latest and most approved methods of the commercial world. The school was established about six months ago, since which time it has done a great work. A thorough course is given in shorthand, typewriting, office methods and multigraphing. The Isaac Pitman system of shorthand is taught. The school has several students, and judging from the enthusiasm that is being manifested among them it will not be long before the faculty will have to be enlarged. The movement is a blessing to the young men and women of this city. The founders and instructors of the school are capable young men who have a wide experience and preparation for their life's work. The director of the school is O. M. Thompson, himself an efficient stenographer. He is an honor graduate of the Ontario Business college and for five years has been the capable secretary and bookkeeper for the manager of the Knickerbocker theater. This is one of the most responsible positions of its kind held by a young man of our race in New York. The assistant director is I. N. Braithwaite, another expert stenographer who is a certificated student of the Incorporated Phonographic institute of London. For eight years Mr. Braithwaite has been one of the foremost stenographers of this section. For three years he was stenographer to Ernest Flagg, one of the most prominent white architects of this city. He has done much to inspire young men and women to enter the commercial field, and for some time he has conducted experimental tests for the colored stenographers of this city. These young men believe that there are fine possibilities for the young people of the race in the commercial field, and the success they have attained in this direction attests the fact that their ought preparation along business lines is a fine investment. The institution marks a new advance for the educational upift of the race and offers a splendid field for the bright and ambitious young men and women who are striving to better their condition. Purpose of the Fraternal Congress. The fraternal congress is an organization composed of representatives from fourteen fraternal orders. A meeting of this congress was recently held in Houston, Tex., for the purpose of unifying and simplifying the rules and methods of assessment of the various societies under its jurisdiction. THE AFRO AMERICA J LEDGER GOOD BUSINESS IN JACKSONVILLE STATE LAWS ARE LIBERAL Former Auditor For Navy Department Makes Encouraging Report on the Progress of the Race In Sunny South. Finds Many Thrills and Some Very Wealthy Individuals. By RALPH W. TYLER, Jacksonville, Fla.—In many ways this city more clearly emphasizes the progress that is being made by the race in the south under the most trying handiples than any other city. First, it is blessed with a white population that is not so overly charged with race prejudice as is found in many parts of the south. Secondly, among its 55,000 colored population it has a fine representation of men and women who have the determination to succeed. The laws of Florida do not deny the race the right of suffrage, and freedom from restrictions in this respect to some extent ameliorates conditions. However, in spite of this fact it must be admitted that too many of the race in this city and state are indifferent to the matter of exercising the right to vote. Proportionately, there are just as many whites in this state who do not vote. This indifference, whether among whites or blacks, is bound to serve as a handicap to the best possible progress, educationally as well as materially. The 55,000 colored people in Jacksonville own $1,000,000 in real estate; they have invested in business $400,000 and have on deposit in the several banks $250,000. These possessions, with approximately $250,000 in personal property, stocks and bonds, bring the total wealth of the colored people of Jacksonville up to $1,000,000. Here, as in other parts of the south, I find to a regrettable extent higher and better education subordinated to a desire to sucess wealth, the belief prevailing that material possessions lands and cash in bank - will eventually prove a pauce for race discrimination and segregation. The A. M. E. normal school is doing splendid work, and the enthusiasm manifested by pupils and teachers from the president down's most encouraging for the hope that the race in Florida will yet awake to the belief that if the highest and best education is desirable for the children of other races it ought to be desirable for those of our race. The M. E. school, inappropriately called a college, is presided over by a white minister, who, judging from the unkempt condition of the building on the day I visited it and the apparent lack of enthusiasm on the part of the pupils, is content to draw his salary alone. The work of this school, the attendance and the interest manifested reflect no credit on the M. E. church and contributes but little to the advancement of the race. There are 14 colored teachers in Jacksonville, including the public and endowed schools. There is a total of fourteen schools open for the education and guidance of colored youth six days in the week, but there are sixty churches to conserve the spiritual welfare of the race open only one day in the week. Jacksonville, like many other cities, has too many churches and ministers to support. Some of these churches are presided over by able ministers, who are doing a grand race work, notably the A. M. E. church and the Institutional church. Some are simply existing for the benefit of poorly equipped pastors. Due in a large measure to the resourcefulness and organizing ability of Benjamin J. Davis, Atlanta, Ga., possesses the largest and finest Odd Fellows' temple in the country. Jacksonville possesses the largest and finest Masonic temple in the country, a $105,000 building. This city has two of the best informed insurance men to be found in the south in the persons of A. L. Lewis and A. Price, who have made a splendid success. The largest sea food merchant in the country is located here, about ten members of our race being employed by the concern Mr. Charles Anderson, the proprietor, is also one of the most consistent race men I have ever met. He is founder and head of the only banking institution in this city conducted by our people. This is the home of J. H. Bledgitt, the big—both in avoiduplos and scale of business transactions—real estate man, who has in past years contributed more to advertising throughout the country. Jacksonville, Fl., than any one single person. Some fifteen years ago Mr. Bledgitt was working as a laborer for $1 per day. Now he takes his possessions in six figures. There are two department stores in this city, owned and conducted by colored men, one by Richard Anderson and one by John L. Harrison. There are eight colored lawyers, twenty two physicians, four dentists and four or five pharmacists to form Jacksonville's professional class. One of the largest and most complete pharmacies owned by a colored man in the country is to be found in this city, operated by Dr. S. M. Player. One of the most successful milliner and ready to wear clothes stores in the country is that of Mrs. 8. VIEWS ON RACE PROBLEM. George W. Wickersham Replies to Remarks of John S. Williams. The progress of the Negro race in America since the civil war, which resulted in its freedom, has been marvelous. It has increased in numbers, advanced in education, made commendable headway in business, finance and the Christian religion as exemplified in the life and teachings of Christ. It has endured great hardships, exercised extreme patience with those who execute the laws under which it lives as American citizens, proved itself worthy of a place in the body politic to live, serve the state and federal government in humble and exalted positions and exerted a mighty power for good in the midst of its friends and has, Scripturally speaking, heaped coals of fire upon the heads of its enemies at all times, says N. Barnett Dodson. Few great events transpire or public functions of state or national significance hold in which the Negro's influence and power as a factor in the nation's struggles, aspirations or achievements are not felt. But—"whom the gods would destroy they first make mad." Upon the great fundamental principles of American citizenship as vouchsafed by the federal constitution to all citizens of the United States, native born or naturalized, there still exists a difference of opinion among some of our fellow citizens in the various sections of our common country as was made plainly evident at the twenty-ninth annual dinner of the Southern Society of New York, held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, Wednesday night, Dec. 9. In the course of his address the comptroller of the United States currency, John S. Williams, is reported as having given utterance to the following: "All other issues have appeared to us light and negligible when white supremacy was threatened. Happily such fears are now no more to be regarded than as a frightful dream. Our constitutional conventions in the different states have so limited and safeguarded the right of suffrage in an effort to secure an enlightened electorate that negro rule has ceased to be a menace. "Long ago we determined that the Negro should never be our master; that we would work with him and help him and let him help and work with us, but that as a social and political equal the best interests of both races and of the country demanded stern, final and definite prohibition. The dignity, welfare and prosperity of the two races and of the entire country are and will be promoted by the policy of strict segregation." To the above remarks of Mr. Williams former United States Attorney General George W. Wickersham replied with great dignity. This is what he said: "I do not believe that this problem will ever be solved by the total disfranchisement for all time of 10,000,000 of our citizens. No people can thrive and advance if side by side and working with them, are 10,000,000 who are disfranchised from all voice in government. "God knows that this is a difficult problem, and God knows how it will be solved, but it cannot be solved by denying to any, be he black or yellow or red, the right of a voice in making the laws by which he shall be governed and in the choice of the men who shall govern him. Believe me, this problem is not solved by the method you offer." RICHMOND WELFARE LEAGUE. Associate Director E. K. Jones Encouraged by Visit to Virginia Capital. New York.-Eugene Knickle Jones, associate director of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, has recently returned to this city from an eight day visit to Richmond and Norfolk, Va., in the interest of the league's work. In Richmond the affiliated organization of the league was reorganized to cover all phases of welfare work in that city under the name of the Richmond Negro Welfare league, with Mrs. Maggie L. Walker president and Dr. H. L. Harris, Jr., secretary. The following committees were appointed: Committee on amusement and recreation, committee on delinquency, committee on industrial welfare, committee on co-operation of agencies, committee on neighborhood work. Mr. Jones found a very enthusiastic and interested group of our people who were receiving the sympathetic and hearty co-operation of the white people. The Richmond organization has committed itself to the employment of a director and will have the full support of the public schools and the churches of the city in carrying out its plans. In Norfolk Mr. Jones addressed the Negro Organization Society of Virginia in and inspected the Travelers' Aid work of the National Urban league which has been handled during the last year by two experienced women agents. He also attended other important meetings in the interest of the league while on his tour south. Success of the Rev. G. B. Howard. The recent financial rally at the Central Baptist church in Pittsburgh, of which the Rev. Dr. George B. Howard is the pastor, resulted in raising the sum of $1,748.17. The church is succeeding admirably under Dr. Howard's leadership, and great increases in its membership and finance are noted. The speakers for the closing exercises of the rally were Rev. Dr. J. Anderson Taylor of Washington and Dr. Charles T. Walker of Augustu, Ga. I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours. Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE: 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $75.00 Up 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. H. TOADVIN.... W. 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Not Connected with any o card will be offered for the detection ns doing business under the name Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up; he can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need now come to see him, just call X B: PVE, Sr. y St. Nr. Calvert. RAL DIRECTOR::: & P. PHONE Connected with any other firm offered for the detection of per-business under the name of elix B. Pye Sr. , Mt. Vernon 3603 No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detectionof persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 T. G. MARSHALL, DEALER I Groceries & Provisions ...and Poul 535 Dolphin St. Robert A. ..Baltimore's Leading 506 ROGER Expert Embalming, Courteous Atten Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages Both Phone. MME. M. A. H. 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Straightening a Specialty is Open for the above work. Diplomas Awarded DEALER IN Groceries & Provisions, Butter, & Eggs ..and Poultry... 535 Dolphin St. Baltimore, Md. Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funeral Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. MME. M. A. HUNTER'S Beautifying Parlor and School of Instruction 1324 DRUID HILL AVENUE Pohne Mad. 4640-Y If you are losing your hair or growing prematurely gray, come and see us. Scalp Treatment, Facial Massage, Manicuring. Straightening a Specialty Combings Made l.p. My Schoolis Open for the above work. Diplomas Awarded SINGER Singer Sewing Machines R. H. BUTLER Is ready to supply you with my make of the five types os Singer machines on the small monthly payments of $2.00, $1.50 or even $1.00 if necessary. Without contradiction our terms have been less than anywhere in the city, and this year we are making buying one of our five types Singer M or $500 a new Singer hand machine for In regard to machines you should own one. thing from our store does not provi a charges to you. H. H. BUTLER, 1211 DRU The Best Equipped Repair Shop Up own city, and this year we are making a better offer. Store of our five types Singer Machines making a fine new Singer hnd machine for the girls absolute to machines you should own one. We endeavor to treat every thing from our store does not prove satisfactory, see us first to you. H. H. BUTLER, 12H DRUID HILL AVENUE Equipped Repair Shop 1p 0n Phone Ma s ADVERTISING spellIs SU ER, 12TH DRUID HILL AVENUE Shop Up o:n Phone Madison 4984-Y RTISING spellS SUCCESS in the city, and this year we are making a better offer. To anybody buying one of our live types Singer Machines making a first payment to $500 a new Singer hand machine for the girls absolutely FREE. In regard to machines you should own one. We endeavor to treat every one right and bring from on store does not prove satisfactory, see us first. There will be a charge to you. Judicious ADVERTISING spells SUCCESS [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. 142 W. Hill Street 826 Druid Hill Ave. -Happenings In the State of Maryland: Ks TONG GREEN HAPPENINGS {epeciel wo The Afro-Americas: Cedigyr.; Long Green, Md., December 23.— “The pastor and vongregation of Mt. Zion A. M, E. Church worshipped at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Towson on Sunday. ‘The funera: of Mrs. Lydia Crom- wel! who died at her home in Sunny Brooke on Wednesday following a lingering illness wis held.at Mt, Zion 2. M.E. Causch Saturday vvenieg. Rev. Brown officiated. Mrs. Nellie Winder the president of the Mite Missionary Society of sit, Zien Chureh, -and Mrs. Ella Chatman. & delegate, attended the quarterly meeting of the Baltimore Cunference Braneh of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society. ‘fne infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Waters was baptized by Rev. Brown on Saturday. Mir. Charles Levere of Sidewater, Va., who has been a patient at the Freedman's Hospital, Washing- ton, aus been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. WW. H. Levere. Mr. James Hawkins,Mrs. Phoebe Hawkins, Miss Bertha Cromwel are stil! on the sick list. DENTON JOTTINGS ‘@pecial to the Atro-Americas Leoger Denton, Md., Deeember 24.— Rev. J. H. Fitchett preached at Ridgey, Md., last Sunday. ; A Stewards” Rally will take place at Bethel AM. E. Chureh on January 3rd. Mrs. Adeline Lewis will represent Gen. Grant, Mr. Chas. W. Boston, Gen. Lee Mercet Horner, the 14 year old son of Mrs. Sarah Horner, is suffer- ing from strained eyes. Mr. Jas. H. Smith is quite sick. Mr. W. W. Horner has enlarged his store. ‘An Age Kally was held at Joho Wesley M. E. Church on last Sun- day. $18.50 was raised. Mrs. MP. Hill will visit Denton this weck in the interest of the W. ¢, t. U. Mrs. Lottie Holland has returned home from Philadelphia Services wil! be held and con- dueted by the pastor at Bethel A. M. E Church Christmas morning at 1i o'clock. ‘Tre Ladies’ Aid of Joha Wesley M, E. Church met at the residence of Mis, Rarriett Mappo) ¢ on last Monday night, . Mrs. $ C. Carter is able to be out after suffering quite a while with a lame foot. An educational rally was held at the Kennard High and Industrial Schou! of this town on Sunday. Trecember Ui. The services were well attended. Rev, J. dehns, of Federn sburg condueted the services ussisted hy Prof. M. Bates Stephens. Mrs. Lalu’ Adams, who has be? quite sick, -i8 able to be out again Tie public schools closed or December 220d, Mrs. Adeline Lewis will addres: the members of Matthewstown M ¥. Church on Sunday, December 27 CHURCHVILLE NOTES {Special to. The Afro-American Ledger.) Churchville, Md., December 24. — Mr, Abraham Cooper, a well known resident died on last Wednesday and was buried last Sunday from Asbury M.E. Church. The funera .as well attended. Rev. das. L. Brown officiated The schools of the county. closed “Wednesday for the holidays and will reopen on January 4. Mr. N.-O. Osborne will-spend his holidays in New York and Jersey City. MT. ZOAR BRIEFS (Spectal to. Afro-American Leds ~ Mt. Zoar, Md., December 23.— Sunday was Girls’ ‘Day. Misses Ama Brown was.president; Lorene Berry, vice president; Ada Berry, ‘meretary; and Ruth Hall, treasurer, A splendid sermon was preached to them by the pastor, Kev. Banks, ‘There was also duets, trios, recita tions; and a fine. paper read by Miss Blanche Henderson. Despite ‘the inclement weather, the day was.a Success and a neat sum was realiz- ed. . The closing exercises of the public school were held Friday evening. Mrw Samuel Jones has returned from thz ho pital much improved. Messrs. Ernest Berry and Arnold Brown are expected home from Bowie to spend the holidays. Mis Bessie Chapman, visited friends at Conowingo last week. CAMBRIDGE HAPPENINGS 'Syeazl to The Afro-American Ledger.) «Cambridge, Md., December 25.— ‘Special services were held in Zion Baptist Church Christmas morning, under the direction of Rev. A. L. Bailey, who has heen pastoring here for the past few months, The church js fiourishing, both spirit: ually and financially, under the direction: of the new'pastor. Bap- tizing was held this Sunday. Waugh M. E. and Bethel A. M. E, Cnurehes also held. special Christmas services. Mr. Samuel Sanks, who haz been ill, is reported to be in an improv- ed condition, CRISFIELD BRIEFS, =~ Special to the Afro-American Ledger Crisfeld, Md., December 24.— St. John’s Lodge, No. 45, Knights of Pythias, has elected the follow- ing officers: William T. Waters, chancellor ‘commander; Alexander Cullen, vice chancellor; Alphonse Jones, prelate; Reuben C. Jones, teaster-at-arms; Daniel L. Ward, keeper of record and seal; John H. Palmer, master of finance: Elmer H. Daniels, representative to the grand lodge,and William T. Waters alternate. Rev. Robert E. Ford, presiding elder of the Easton district, con: ducted quarterly conference at St. Pau) 3. M._B. Church:a few day: ago, : Rev. Albert Atkinson, of King: ston, filled the pulpit at Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday. Robert H. Moore, of Fairmount, died at the home of his son-in-law, Elmer Daniels, a few days ago, Mrs, Daniels is confined to he home by illness. Mrs. John H, Palmer is ill. 2 Mrs. Samuel D.. Wilson has re: turned from a visit to Baltimore. ®John H. Chatman is quite ill: TRAPPE STEMS aoccisl to The Afro-American Ledgez.’ ‘Srappe, Md, December 24.— Rev. C.A.Norwood preached morn- ing and night last Sunday.” Mrs. Jane’ Banks was fatally in- jured Sunday by fire. She was 54 years of age. Her funeral was held Monday. Mr. Winters Wilson died Satur- day night. His funeral was held Tuesday. 5 LG EE on Mr. Raymond Bailey and Mis: Katherine Camper,of Trappe, were married December 17. _ A reception wag held.at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. . Camper. oleate BERKLEY WAFTINGS sorist te The Adre-American Ledges: Berkley, Md., December 24.— Rev. F. S. Dennis preached a very interesting sermon at Hosanna A. M. Es Church Sunday morning. Edward Brouks Blake, the infant son-of Mr. and Mrs, Edward Blake, was baptized at Grace P.F. Church, Darlington, by Rev, Gibson. Mrs, Elizabeth Clarke. of German- town, Pa , spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Spriggs. The annual’ tair of Hosanna Church begao: Monday night. Mrs. F. S. Dennis has returned to Berkley, after’ spending some time in Hagerstown. POCOMOKE BRIEFS Special co The Afro-American Ledger.) - Pocomake City, Md., December o4.—-Presiding.elder,R. E. Ford of [the Easton District’ ‘was here Sun- day and preached a'sermon at St. Johr’s Church to. an appreciative congregation, and on Monday night held the third quarterly conference. Misses Dix. and Beverly, public school teachers bere, left ‘for their home in Philadelphia and Washing- ton, respectively, to spend their vacation. Mr. and Mrs Rose; of Philadel- phia, are..here on a visit to the mother of the-latter. Misses Lu- Bertha James'and Katie Toran and the Mesdames Dryden and :Hubbard who have ‘been very sick are con- vatescent. 5 Rev, Randal and ‘members are preparing to give an entertainment. The public scheol closed for the holidays on the. 18th. Mr. Chas. Collins and Miss Mary Johnson were married Friday after- noon. Mrs. Mamie Foster, who. has beer confined. to her home. for several weeks, is able to he-out again. Miss ‘Katie Ogden ‘spent. a few days in’ Crisfield visiting the home of Mfs: Marie Wicks. “1A lerge number of visitors are here to spent the holidays. > ase Oo : THE AFRO:AMERICAD LEDGER STILL POND JOTTINGS ssrcini ta The Afro-American Ledger! Stillpond, Md., December 24.— Sunday was a day of spiritual up- lift. at Fountain M. E. Church. Rev. G. D. Waters preached an able sermon in the morning to a large congregation. Mr. Willis Hackett, Svpt., and Miss Lulu Simmons, Assist. Supt., are going to have old Santa Claug visit the children at the Hall next Monday evening. Rev, Waters wil! have a concert Weanesdey evening at Fountain Church by some students from Princess Anne Academy and Hamp. ton Institute. Miss Myrtle Hackett, the teacher at Sandy Bottom, Md., will spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. Samuel Tillerson, who’ hes been on the sick list, is improv- ing. | - NOTED EVANGELIST IT WINCHESTER fSinecsa! co The Atro-American Ledge Winchester, Ya., December 25.— Rey. Dr. S: Douglass McDuffie, of Cleveland. 0., the only colored evangelist sent cut by the Moody Evangelical Alliance, a contempor- ary and peer of Gipsy Smith and “*Biliy’’ Sunday, is now at St Pau! A.M. £. Church conducting a te: vivel. ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE. Philadelphia Organization Takes Up g-Problem of Industrial Conditions. The recent meeting of the Round Ta- ble Conference held int Philadelphia for ‘the purpose, of improving the fnius- trial condition of Afro-Americans was ‘a most ifiportunt gathering, ‘The con ‘ference is bringing its. iuluence te beste on labor organizttions: in Uat it is urging upon the varions trade unions the necessity snd also the fairness of giving the colored man a chance work at such employment in’ skilled labor as his ability warrants, ‘Che Armstrong association hag Gone much Jo this direction nud bas opened ap a somewhat broader field, for employ: ment of different kinds. mong, the speakers at the conter- ence and their subjects were Mr. A. Manley, contractor, who spoke -on the “Industria} Sitnation In Philadel phiag" 3, Tirnee Siyall, on the “Present Condition of the Colored Man and the Ontlook:"" "Private Education” was dis- cussed by J.B. P, Brock. Monsing conditions and.other timely topics were also discussed, and an active eampalzn cwas Inunched to get results alung the lines indicated. ‘The conference emphaxized the fae that. there ste 90.600 coleret people in Philadelphia snd. that the efforts: of | iany of this nmmter in the past te get employment commeusirate witl tir ability: and aspirations have no; met wilh as much stecess as condi Htions justify: Mt als ealled attention to the large amount whieh the colores people spend “for clothing and foot with white people alanc, wy sey noth thg of what they spend with their aw race in business and the professions A sentiment for move just aid friend Ip relations betwean fhe races was one of the very encouraging features: o} the conference. Miss {va Marshall Is Highly Honored. ‘Miss Tra Marshall, 2 pupil in Grade A, girls’ high school, in Brooklyn, was recently elected ty membership iy the ‘Arista, an organization composed of pupils of the highest rank in. scholar: “ship. Miss Marshall is the-first colored ‘girl ever elected to membership tn the | ‘Arista, not because there: have not heen others eligible. hut bernnse no eotored irl in the past hns received the re quired number of vates. Miss Magshall | has been an officer in some one of her classes ever since she entered the higt school. Humor and Philosophy.‘ Dy DUNCAN MM. SMITH ; PERT PARAGRAPHS. MPA girl who can’t have faith 40 three men at the same time has no basiness trying to be a summer girl. You never saw a aan wear bis pew suit in order to make another man jeu ous. Some men tell tite tine of day by the sun; and some women tell the time of night by the son. ‘There's no rest for the weary, but then who cares as long as there's 8 crowd at the sucial? 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MD The Whole Year Through @ The advertisements of Baltimore's successful Business men may be found in these columns. it Pays them-lt will pay YOU. Try it. ~ Call up Mt. Vernon 2833 --- J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2838. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 4320 Druid Hill Avenue. O & P. Phone, Madison 342. One Year.....One Dollar Siz Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Forty Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Publishers Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored Ohurches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEOGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE, DEC. 26, 1914 GOOD NEWS. The Christmas story is ever old, and ever new. The First Christmas heralded the "Good News" of the advent of the King who had come to earth to establish the Kingdom of Heaven, on earth, for the salvation of all mankind. Certainly, that was glad tidings of great joy. And it is ever thus, although quite two thousand years have rolled around. The little "babe" whose earthly birth we commemorate was the King of kings, and Lord of lords, God in human flesh. He came to seek and to save. He did not subsidize the newspapers, or court the favor of the "big" men. He did not come to patch up the old Jewish sytsem, but to launch a "brand" new idea. An idea that was perfectly unique, and utterly unknown in the world. Before He took up His work, His forerunner, the last of the prophets under the old regime, which was soon to pass away forever, proclaimed, constantly, in all his preaching, that the "Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." The Babe of Bethlehem should establish upon the earth the Kingdom of Heaven which should perpetually remain, and gather within its folds all the world who should be saved. It is noteworthy that Christ never wrote a book. He came to found a "Kingdom" in which He himself should remain a King for all times, and gather to Himself all nations and kindreds, and tongues, and save them through His own eternal merits. This Kingdom He established, and chose as the human means for its propagations, twelve ordinary men who learnt from His lips, and from His life, what they were to promulgate and teach. And upon His taking leave of them, He most solemnly promised that He would be with them to the end of the world, and that the gates of Hell should not prevail against the Kingdom (the Church) which He had established. And thus it has been, and will be to the end of time. The Christian family throughout the world with grateful appreciation and love to their Divine Founder keep and observe the Christmas season in Hono of Him whose Life and Death have regenerated and made anew the face of the world. face of the world The one potential word in the whole Christian system which accounts for the wonderful triumphs of the Babe of Bethlehem is "Love." And that is the only power in the Christian Religion, and Christmas is, pre eminently, the Feast of Love. He whose birthday the world now celebrates, solemnly enunciated, on the eve of His Self-immolation, "By this "Love," shall all men know that ye are my disciples." On this glad day, of the Savior's birth, let us think of Love, and put Love into action, and thereby shall we render the most acceptable Christmas offering to God, in ministering to the "Glory" of God on High. For, at the very birth of the Savior, the Heavenly choir echoed the song which was the substance of the entire Gospel, in a few words: "Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth Peace and Good-will to Men." And this is the thought which we wish to leave with all our readers. The pure and genuine ministries of love to our fellow-creatures, here below, constitute the sure and certain way of Glorifying God on High. A Christmas of Love and Good-Will we wish for everyone. --- In the parish of Shreveport, Louisiana here have been no less than eight lynchings within the past year, the last was the burning at the stake of an aged colored man, by the name of Watkins. Evidently this burning was sort of picnic for it is published that a white woman rode eighteen miles in an automobile with a lot of men with whom she had no acquaintance especially to be present at the lynching. And this is in the South, among the most chivil-rick people in ethe world. (() Another lynching took place this week at Ruleville. Miss., where in a fight with a white manager of a plantation, the colored man bit off the white man's chin, and of course was properly and promptly lynched by the best citizens. We are not at all disposed to place this outburst of lynching particularly at the door of the present occupant of the White House, but we firmly believe that he and his immediate predecessor because of their attitude towards the colored man will have much to answer for in the coming judgement because of the attitude of the white South towards the colored man. LATE LITERARY NEWS Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Howard University, Washington, has issued a readable pamphlet on segregation, the Caste System and the Civil System. Speaking of segregation at Washington, he says: "The American people should not be led to suppose it has settled into complacent satisfaction with unjust discrimination, because it fails to present its cause in terms of spectacular and dramatic appeal. The temper of the spokesman bears but incidentally upon the cause that he presents. Mr. Trotter headed the delegation to protest to the President against the growing practice of segregation of the Negro in the Civil Service of the United States. After saying that President Wilson, ostensibly speaking for the people of the United States, expressly sanctions segregation as a national policy during his regime. He declares that the enactment of segregation measures, now pending before Congress, "would more definitely establish the inferior status of the Negro race before the law than legislative act or administration policy since the adoption of the Constitution. It would indeed, seriously affect the declared purpose and spirit of our national policy based upon the absolute equality of all our citizens in all public considerations. "The question of granting women the right of suffrage effects but feebly the foundation principle of free institutions as compared with the proposition to relegate a part of the people to an inferior caste. One is a progressive measure in harmony with the aim and purpose of free institutions, the other is reactionary in the direction and more benighted ages; one points toward the new freedom, the other toward old slavery; one makes for the equality of all before the law, the other grafts the lighted branch of Hindoo caste upon the tree of American liberty." William S. Braithwaite, colored of Boston has just compiled an "Anthology of Magazine Verse in 1914." As a critic and book reviewer Mr. Braithwaite is widely and favorably known, his writings finding ready acceptance in the Boston Transcript and literary publications. The Listener, in last Saturday's Boston Transcript says of him: "Mr. Braithwaite, who is an expert and himself a poet of no mean THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER achievement, has practically given up his life to the study of contemporary poetry and this annual compilation. It is gratifying to know it has reached the position of not only being accepted as an authority, not only at home, but across the Atlantic; not to be in his "Anthology" is to have missed one of the awards striven for by those getting upward on the slopes of Parnassus with some right to home to reach the top. "It is interesting to learn from Mr. Braithwaite's preface that he believes that the curve is upward and has been ascending for the past decade; that is, since 1905. As he judges it, American poetry had declined from 1900 to 1915, until it had reached a level below the lowest in the record. 'I think,' he says, 'there never has been another period in our history when so unintelligent and indifferent an attitude existed toward the art.' He make popular appreciation the basis of judgment because warranted, he believes historically and by his experience, 'that a period, or epoch, of the highest achievement has always been one of popular appreciation.' This, however, is only another way of saying that people admire and applaud when they have something to applaud—that really stirs, toughing the heart and quickening the mind; or that poetry reacts upon the public and the public reacts upon the poets." In the same issue, Mr. Braithwaite presents an interesting review of the recent writings of Joyce Kilmer, James Oppeheim and Vaschel Lindsay. Mr. Lindsay is the author of "The Congo and other Poems." OPINION As Expressed In Various Parts of the Country PATRIOTISM AND PREJUDICE "A noble virtue is patriotism. It is a true adage that it is expansion of good-will toward the entire body of citizens of which the patriot is one; and it is displayed in all its glory in the event of war, which risks the sacrifice of itself. And yet its perversion is the occasion of more wrongs that almost anything else. "It teaches us, too often, in the love of our own people to hate those of another race, Chinese, Italians, Irishmen, Jews, Negroes; and in war allows of every atrocity. It is this narrow, pestiferous perversion of the patriotic spirit which shows itself in race pride and race prejudice, which makes for our nation all its troubles in the South, in Porto Rico and the Phillipines; with China and Japan, and which gives England her troubles in India and South Africa." — Wm. Hayes Ward, in the New York Independent. THE SALOON PROBLEM "Among the problems facing the American people are, first, The Big City and all that goes with it. Men and Women are giving themselves to the big city to make it livable. Second, the problem of the Federation of the Churches. That will be worked out by a series of evolutionary steps. Third, the problem of the Commercial Trust, which requires a whole government to enact laws preventing men from being too selfish. Fourth, the problem of Child Labor. Fifth, the problem of settling the difficulties between the men of muscle and the men of money. Sixth, the problem of Race Prejudice, which will be the next great question the American people might settle after the saloon has gone. Seventh, the Drink Problem. "Among all these problems, that of the American saloon is in some respects the greatest at the present time. It is a simple problem and not complex, as most of the others are. There is only one issue, and that is the American home the best thing we have, over against the American saloon, the worst thing we have. Both of them cannot live together on the soil of a free people. The American saloon is going out, and the American home is coming in. The beginning of the end is in sight."—Charles M. Shelden, in the Philadelphia Evening Ledger. SAFE AND SANE CHRISTMAS With Christmas only a few days off everyone is beginning to think just how it is to be spent by them. A few years ago one of the big northern newspapers launched the "safe" and sane Christmas movement." This movement has become national and more and more the spirit of noise, frolic and revelry is giving away to a sane observance of the Yuletide season. It has always seemed peculiar that men should observe the day of the birth of the "Prince of Peace" in ribaldry and hilarity; so far from the real meaning of the day! There was general rejoicing and joyfulness over the event in days of old but nothing like the present way of celebration was ever thought of not ed mention being tolerated. I behave this is going to be the best Christmas our people in the South have ever experienced on account of stringent circumstances are not going to have much money to throw away tor foolishness and what they to spend will be for things of need and comfort. For once they will get a taste of a sane Christmas and the taste may so impress them 'til they may make it their habit to be safe and sane in the future at Christmas time. — The Hudson Messenger. The condition of many of the farmers of Alabama is pitiously serious. They have cotton piled up at home or in the warehouses and there is no market for it. Aside from that their debts are pressing them and they have no money with which to pay, and then the immediate future is very gloomy. It is almost time to begin farming again, and many of them don't know what they are going to do. The banks will be slow to let out money to those, even who own their farms, and the merchants who do "advance" business are in almost as bad condition as the farmers. To our mind this calamity should teach the farmer the great lesson of raising all that he and his horse and cattle need to eat the year round, and every year. We will be glad to see the end of this trouble and hope that it will never occur again.—Colored Alamamian. Dear Editor:— Please find space in your valuable paper for me to express to Miss Annie Barnes, trained nurse, and Dr. S. B. Hughes, my heartfelt thanks for their attention to my little son, Thomas Stanley Cox, who by the power of the Aimghty, and their skill and kindness, has recovered from a serious illness Wm. Jesse Wilcox, 1911 Mc Culloh street. O for this glorious lingt to shina. On another Christmas morn. If I live to see the sun rise again, On the day which our Saviour was born. It is like a sweet dream, just to think of Him, How He started to work at 12 years When He mounted an ass, straightway as he passed, Saying I must be on my Father's business. How He has reigned and made changes just, On earth where we can see, It is enough to give encouragement, And it means childhood days for me. O how I can view Him, and I can see, Just how He bled on Calvary. By faith He handed this me, O calvary sweet calvary SUFFRAGISTS HOLD LARGE MASS MEETING Boston, Mass., December 18.—Standing room was at a premium in the Treamont Theater on Sunday afternoon, when the suffragists held a big mass meeting with Dr. W. E. B DuBois as the principal speaker. In the audience were some of the most prominent women in Boston. Mrs. Maud Wood Park introduced the speaker as "a leader of a race that has tasted—and still tastes—the injustice of race prejudice." Dr. DuBois spoke of the natural sympathy which drew women and the colored people—still disfranchised—together in a fight for the rights of Americans without respect to color or creed. DR. GEORGE W. BOWLES SEVERELY INJURIED York, Pa., December 24.—Dr. George W. Bowles, who was a passenger in a taxicab which collided with an eastbound Prospect street car at the intersection of College avenue and Duke street, Monday morning about 10:45 o'clock, was badly injured, sustaining a wrenched right knee, lacerations upon his face, and a wrenched left side. The driver of the cab escaped without any injuries. Dr. Bowles stated that his cab was going north on South Duke street and was just turning the corner to go, west on College avenue, when it was struck by the trolley car. The motorman of the car, he says, did not sound his bell when he neared the corner. The impact of the trolley car with the vehicle rent the cab backward about fifteen feet, causing the injuries to its passenger. At the time of the accident Dr. Bowles alleges, the taxicab was going slow because of the icy condition of the street. He is attended by Dr. W. F. Bacon, who upon his examination found no bones broken, but the patient badly injured. Dr. Bowles practice is being taken care of by a number of his fellow physicians. CHRISTMAS AND WAR CONDITIONS Col. Midnight Says That The War Is Not The Cause Of The Suffering Of The People, But Gives Other Alexandria, La.—As I write to you this week, I am thinking of Christmas, and before you can read this letter it will be passed, and I will be thinking about the close of the year. Since last Christmas many people have met with misfortunes and accidents. I am thinking of those who are today in the hospital caused by sickness and accidents. Some o. them will never mingle again with their friends in this world. Then I am still here and you are here, and we should each ask what we are left here to do. I have spent much of my time in the South and and it would take me a real long time to tell you the other places I have been in this world. I have seen many changes made in the world, and then I have been reading about that big war over in Europe. Thousands of people have been killed and thousands will be killed before this time next week. Children who had their fathers with them last Christmas are fatherless today, and the wives are husbandless. Their husbands have gone to the front to settle the Kaiser's claims, and then others have fought for what they considered the protection of their country. Some of the men who are ordering the people to the front ought to go there themselves and the war would soon end. Some people are really suffering in this country, and they put it all on the war. Cotton has gone way down, and they claim that is caused by the war, but believe me it will stay down until after the election of a Republican President. I say this in love, but you will find it just as I tell you. I have been doing just a little getting around since I wrote to you last week. You will recall that I was in Vicksburg, and I remained there two or three days, and perhaps not that many. I reached there Saturday night and left Monday morning. I met Rev. E. Wittenburg, who had just returned from conference and was as broke as broke could be, and the same was true of others. I did not get to see S. H. Highland, the Master of Exchequer of the Knights of Pythias. Highland has had his ups and downs in office, and I have some few things to tell you about him in one of my other letters. I think he should stop and take rest before it is too late. He is getting along the best he can, and these hard times are telling on him although he is not willing to admit it. Monday morning in company with Bishop J. M. Conner and his wife, I started for this place over the V. S. P., crossing the river. The iron horse and his carriages were all put on the boat and tooted across the Mississippi river, and we rode to Ruston, La., where we changed to the Rock Island and reached here at night. When I was riding up the street in an automobile, I saw a big crowd around the church, so I asked what was going on and was informed that it was a big wedding, so I got out and went to see it. As a race we are fond of going to weddings and funerals, and I am not getting away from the race habits. I went in, saw the wedding out and then turned to the place where I was to spend the night. Tuesday I went out to see Lampton College and other places. I will not be able to discuss the school this week and may not be able to get around to it for a long time I had the pleasure of attending the North Louisiana Conference. It opened up Wednesday morning right on time with Bishop J. M. Conner in the chair. He has made a great record in this section of the country and the people are interested in him and his work and delighted to see and hear n. The people here were looking for Editor R E. Jones, but he did not reach town. They were going to give him a big time. He did not get here and the big time had to go by. There are many brave men in this world, but it is amusing to see them take back seats. This was the case when the big men made an attack on Bishop Conner, and wrote some things in the paper about the work in this part of the world, and when they were brought before the conference then ate crow and begged pardon. I think when people go into press about things they should Without any "fuss and feathers" the "Colored Business Men's Exchange" has set an example that it would be well for a number of our enterprises to follow. Although only recently organized they have purchased a building and will soon be ready to occupy the same. They have taken hold of the project with the same push and energy that have characterized them in their individual enterprises. The Exchange, if it continues in its present way, will be one of the dominant influences in the community. We take our hats off to Mr. Dodd and his followers. In our humble opinion it would have been much better for the management of the Roland Hayes concert to have tried to duplicate the wonderful success of last year at popular prices than to boost the prices and stand chances of losing money on the venture. We believe Roland Hayes would rather sing to one thousand people at 25 cents than to two or three hundred at a higher price. It may be controverted, but nevertheless the fact remains that the masses of the people are not yet ready to pay 75 cents for an article that has been sold for 25 cents. Withal, the concert was well worth the price to those who attended. This is written in the kindest spirit of friendship toward those who hal charge of the concert. They simply made the oft repeated mistake—depending for support upon a class who have never supported anything since they have been in a position to do so. To see the roster of the Masonic Grand Lodge printed in a white union print shop, is a rather bitter pill for the nine or more colored printing offices of this city to swallow. However, let us hope they will survive the shock. It would not be a bad idea for the colored printers to take up a collection among themselves and have Prof. Kelly Miller come to Baltimore and deliver a special lecture on "Race Loyalty" for the benefit of the Masonic fraternity in general and the members of the Masonic Grand Lodge printing committee in particular. The Grand Lodge of Minnesota sends all the way to Tennessee in order to have a Colored Printer do its work. Nevermore." Respectfully dedicated to the Citizen's Committee of Provident Hospital. Judge Terrell gave the "Colored brother" a nice pat on the back and advised him to "watch and wait." BOOSTER KNOCK Proud parents witnessed the annual Christmas entertainment of the pupils of the Weasche street public school at St. John's A. M. E Church Wednesday evening. The church was crowded with the parents, visitors and the pupils. A varied and interesting program made up of songs, playlets and Christmas sketches was presented by the various grades. Brief addresses were delivered by Principal James E. Bantum and Rev. J. A. Briscoe. The children were given a Christmas treat. The choruses rendered by the school in masse were beautiful in unison and inspiring in spirit. The speed boys of Lincoln University easily defeated St. Peter Claver's basket ball team last Friday night at the latter's Parish Hall by a score of 81 to 13. The game was lively and interesting altho the St. Peter Claver boys failed to score at all during the first half, and only scored two field goals during the second. The Lincolnites scored at will during the first halfrolling up 25 points, even though 15 fouls were called on them, four of which St. Peter's boys scored. In the second half, Lincoln took things easy and merely prevented their opponent from scoring very largely. Perhaps the most sensational play of the game was a goal shot by Anderson, Lincoln's guard, from the center of the field. Lincoln's team this year is probably the best that has ever been got together, and may be expected to give a good account of themselves in the coming games with Hampton, Howard, and other big teams. be prepared to stand by what they say. Miss Beatrice Chilles is acting as secretary to Bishop Conner. She is a good stenographer and is making good. You may write to me care Dr. Cobb, Quitan, Ga. EE — == FEIEBRATED ANNIVERSARY The Phoenix Social will celebrate ‘sheir first anniversary. on January 3, 1915. = The social was organized in the nome of Mrs. Mabel Taylor, 1425 Myre avenve on January 6, 1914, with the following ofticers; Mrs. Susie Stansbury, president; Mrs. Laura Scott. vice president; Miss Edith Bailey, recording secretary; qrz. {Geldie Melatosh, financial ieretary, and Mrs. Mabel Taylor, teeaguret. “The social was a suc- ess from the start and can be nized from the entertainment given on October 6G, in Galilean Fishermen's Yall which brought them prominently before the public. Jn November 16th, the social was jnevrporated under the laws of the Seate of Maryland, ‘Their rain Sirwet_ ia. the social intercourse of the members and the giving of public entertainments of a high ‘tier, ‘They have also formed an smbroidery class, ‘They thank their mary friends and the public for aeit liberal patronage and promise to merit a continuance of the same for their next effort. Mrs. Susie Stansbury, president; Mrs, Janie Shorter, Ist vice presi- dent; Miss Amelia Augustus,second yee president; Mrs, Goldie Meln- “poh, recerding secretary sy Miss Henh Bailes, financial secretary; \[rs. Mabe! ‘Taylor, treasurer; Miss Sori stanley, Mrs. Margaret Moore, Mes. Hattie Teshiehls, Miss Annie Shestey, Mrs. Lillian Folks and Mex. Helen Shorter, members. 4 VERY PLEASING SURPRISE Mr, H. Pierson W. Scott, tne well knuwn society entertainer and -oyesident of the Demi Tasse and Basket Ball Society Sucial, 2112 Draid Hill avenve, surprised his sabinet and members at their last meeting with a communication from our Hon. Governor Golds. porough of Maryland, stating that the 5th Regiment Armory is at the disposal of the Demi Tasse Social on Easter Monday night, Apri) 5th or the benefit of the Day Nursery with Prof, Kerr's full orchestra of 21 pieces of music. He was also successful in getting the largest assembly rooms of Annapolis. Ma., with the Navy Academy. full Band and Orchestra of 60 pieces, in May. Mr Scott was praised for his success andl was the reciptient of congratulations from all the officers and members. He made auccess of my new calling. I have the brains for it, what I have reference to, I haven’t the knowl. edge of my undertakings. I have fad, and still have, whet is worth more the confidence and spirit of it, and that is my sole reason ir getting the Acmory to help the Day Nursery, for its president ‘has been struggling for quite a while for sts success and with the -qouperation of you gentlemen, and the public in general it will be one of the greatest success that was ever neld at the Sth Regiment Armory. + will say after all, the real value of a man lies in his personality. flis mind may contain the treasure: af a library,you may be a graduate from some school or college, you may speak all languages, and be gonversant with all arts.and sciences and get if your personality be weal, 2f sour spirit is languid, if sow intuitive force is feeble, you are not the person to meet successfully the problem of life. Lord delives us all from slothfulness. A careet is just living success do not alway: some from what you do, but becaus: of what you are, and to gain the contidence, sentiment and popularity of the public in general, 1 feat slothfulness more than’ anything It creeps upon you stealthily anc have you overpowered and bounc before you know it and that is the and, That is indeed the every end We don't know that stothfulness i any mure apt to attack a man that woman. In either case is deadly in either case it means old age, nt matter what your age may be. I is a disease worse than the white plague or the leprosy,or almost any of the others, because it absolutels tobs the victim of ihe. power o! enjoying the life that God give: us, even whily he seems to go or living. I consider the slothful people are the most pitiable. Ir sonclusion [ will sey to you gentle ment don't ever be slothful, put al "of your energy and_ confidence your work, have faith in above - Support your president in all of hi . undertakings, have confidence i him and we all will be crowne With succes at event Mohday |. February 1,at Galilean Fishermen’ Hall at the 5th Regiment Armor’ } on Easter Monday, Apri} 5th and a f- the assemlby rooms, Annapolis, Md. > in Mav —Adv. Benani Price Hurst, a student in the Harvard Medical School, is visit'ng his parents. He has as his guest, J. W. EB. Bowen, of the “Same school, IN MEMORIAM ‘THOMAS—In sad but loving re- membrance of my. dear brother, William, who departed this life one year ago, December 27, 1913. A bitter grief, a shock severe, To part with one we loved so dear Our loss js great, we'll not complain But trust in God-to meet again. By his sister, In loving rememrbaoce of our dea: daughter Sallie A. Wilson, who died six years ago, the 21st of December 1908. One Jess at home! The chasined circle broken, a dear face, % Missed day by day from its usual ‘place, But cleansed, saved, perfected by grace One more in heaven, One less on earth! Its pain, its sorrow and its toil to share, 3 One Jess the pilgrims daily cross to bear . One more the crown of the blest to wear At home in heaven. By her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Wilson and brothers, 135 N. Carey street. In loving remembrance of my dear son, Wm. R. Breat, whe de- parted this ilfe one year ago today. The saints who die of Christ pos. sessed Enter into immediate rest. For them no further test remains Of purging fires an torturing pains, By his mother, Mrs. Charlotte A. Brent. DEATHS AND FUNERALS WM. H. R. JOHNSON The funeral of William H. R, Johnson, who died at his home, 608 W. Biddle street, Tuesday morning, was held at his late residence Thursday afteraoon, Rev. Charlea A. Evers, of St. Barnabas Catholic Chureh, officiating. In. terment was in Mt. Auburn Ceme- tery. The deceased had been in ill. health for the past six months, but only had been confined to his bec for the past two weeks, He wa: born in this city 42 years ago. He was advertising solic.tor for the old Baltimore Times and later worked for Melvin J. Chisum’s publication, the Colored Man. He founded and edited the Moses Bulletin, a paper devoted to the interests of the Order of Moses. His father was the late William H. R. Johnson, who sold tea for years and was familiarly known ai “Tea Man”? Johnson. His wife, Mrs. Florence Johneon, mother an¢ ‘two sisters survive. MRS RMILY F. GILMORE The funeral of Mrs. Emily F. Gilmore,who died from pneumonia, was held’ at Galilee C.M.E. Church, Revs W. D. Norwood and J. W. Alton officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. ‘The deceased resided in Philadel- phia for a number of years, but came to Baltimore a few years ago. She is survived by two sons, twe daughters and two sisters. — asps LUCY S. YODERY The funeral of Mrs. Lucy S. Vodery, who died suddenly at her home in Jersey City last Friday evening, was held-at the residence of her sister, Mrs. William H. Noble, 562 Presstman street, Tues: day afternoon, Revs. S. H. Nor. wood, Ernest Lyon and I.L. Thomas officiated, Interment was in Mt. Auburo Cemetery. The deceased was born in Lynch- burg, Va., 48 years go. She was educated at Morgan’ College and at one time taught school in Dorches: ter county. She is survived by her husband, Charles F. Vodery, Sr., one son, four sisters and a brother, Aitorney W. Ashbie Hawkins. PROF. KELLY MILLER SPEAKS Nearly five hundred men were present at Sharp Street M. E Church on: last Sunday afternoon to hear Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University deliver a lecture on ‘Race Loyalty” Prof. Miller is one of the foremost platform speak: ers of the race and his lecture Sun. day was one of the best he has ever delivered here. He urged that the race stick together and patronize racial enterprises, claiming that one of their greatest drawback tc the average racial business enter: prise was the lack of whole heart ed support on the part of member: of the race. He said that Negr business enterprises would react their greatest efficientey only whet they receved the. patronage thal would enable them to successfull; compete with other race. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER a eee catee sees cee cae aa sane cee} F seme cemen canee sane sina oe 2, TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE ! SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION, June 21st to July 16th,1915 | { Over 400 Teachers Present Last Session ame sear sce eee cere sen eee ep see cca eete ane tee sane ee aa aa SE Sea ARE ET 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 talent in the city will take part in the program. Admission, Including Supper, lic. Exercises bi gin promptly at 8o’clock. | Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor John H. Gilmore, Secretary. | CARNIVAL AND ASSEMBLY pa ee MR. L. ELLSWORTH TOOMEY’S PRIVATE CLASSES WEDNESDAY NEXT, DEC 30th, from 7 P. M. to 1.30 A.M. ST. MARY'S PARISH HALL ——— CARDS: ADULTS 35c. CHILDREN 25c. MR. ISAIAH THOMPSON’S ORCHESTRA ne Opens Saturday, December 12th, 1914, 7.30 to 11.30 “A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.” Saturday and Wednesday. Dancing Classes seem UNDER THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF ...ss000 MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE HAS REMOVED TO THE PYTHIAN CASTLE‘ Preston and McCulloh Streets | Latest Society Dances taught: Pericon, Frisco Friza, Triple Maxine, ete. nn rr tt | THE AUTO PLEASURE CLUB ——WILL GIVE THEIR—— NEW YEAR'S GRAND DANCE At the Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium Biddie Strect, near MeCulloh MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4th, 1915 PROF. KERR’S ORCHESTRA will-render some of the latest Dance Music, . Don’t miss this. We trust all will have an enjoyable evening. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: Charles Griffir, President. Desmond Lynch. Vice President, oi Hugh Muizac, Secretary \! 7a CARDS OF ADMISSION, 25 CENTS Doors open at 8 P. M. 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 Koosevelt, all 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. ee a ‘New Year's Matinee and Night. Matinee 2 to6P. M. Night 8to2P. M. ST MARY’S PARISH HALL ' Under the Auspices of the Rod and Gun Club of Baltimore _ Music by Thompson’s Orchestra F ERS: H. N. Wiltiams, 3 + Reimn Y ic. em ‘ B. Dobman, . ORES ALU i, ac Puc" Se RRA a BOARD OF GOVERNORS:: Dr. RG. Baker, Chairman |W. 1. Butler, Luther Tucker, A.B. Banks, Dr. S Bernard Hughes 7 . . cams uA ede oe, lea CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS HE I 2? “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 surpazs any heretofore given. ‘The musical program will consist of choruses, male quartetts, female choruses. dusts, 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 America, all appearing in appropriate costumes. Calcium Lights Calcium Lights A special feature will be the display for the first time of the #83 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 Mechanical Program Mys. Annie Nichols, Pianist Miss Mabel Bourne, Asst. Pianist Mr. Thaddeus Copeland, Superintendent REV. L. S. FLAGG, D.D., Pastor Orchestral Accompaniment Positively Silver Offering FREE CATALOGUE ~ NEW STYLES ‘We maoufactare ay Latest Styles of Creole Bair Goods, Electric Combs Raw Bair, Ete. We are the largest me Betis and si a ERR, rect variety of styles, CE ante acne Be ae seers fe Ualies fs Geo cS Catalogues Its FREE. oO 2 il AGENTS WANTED Sam Willer Human Hair Goods Co, P.O, Box 298 ‘SAREVEPORT, LA. HSHENS ELECT OFFICERS At the regular meetirg of the Ushers’ Association of Bethel A. ‘M. E. Church on Wednesday even- ing of this week. The following officers were-elected: Robert Sor- rell, president; Jobn Gray, vice president; George Couper, secre tary; William Burton, assistant secretary ;Harry Johnson, treasurer; Walter Russell, chaplain. FOR SALE—A beautiful twe story dwelling in. Northwesterc section. Easy terms. Appls Charles C.. Jennings,21 £. Saratogé street. Fo Sale Cheap—Three Good Hot Air Furnaces. Apply at Provident Hospital. 415 W. Bid- dle street. » PIANIST... For Parlor Sociats, Weddings, Private and Public. Also other Music can be had ‘on request. Call or write ERNEST HOBAN, 21S, SCHROEDER STREET "7. R, ASKEW. The Haircutting King With Mr. T. H, Buckingham new shop. Our many friends are cordially invited. to our new shop. 1802 Druid Hill Avenue. FOR SALE—A splendid stozk and trade growing and provision busi- ness will sell stock and fixtsres without store or sell store, stock and fixtures. . Splendid: location. Does a business of seven and eight thouand dollars each year. | Reasén for selling, want to go into book busivess. - Call, Madison 3875 M. M. 1. Martin, 1160 N. Calhoun street. CHURCH NOTICE: t@r WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jetfereon Rev, A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pasto: 427 Aisquith Street lLa..m. Christmas services, sermon by the pastor. Special music by the choir. 2.0 p. m. Sunday School Exercises. 4.45 p. m, Allen C. B. League. Sp.m. Christmas concert, Sunday Sehool aad choir. Offering at the door, Matthew.Moore, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford. Pres. J. W .Woodhous, Sec.” PAYNE MEM A.M.E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Kev. James G. Martin, Pastor Personuge 1160 Calhoun Streot The officers and. members cordially invite strangers to worship with us. Sunday December 27th, 1914 La. m, Sermon by Rey. James G. Martin. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School Christmas exercises. © 6p.m Allen CE. League. Topic, ““yhig Year and All Years for Christ.” Ps. $0: 117. New Years Meeting. 7.80 p. in. Sermon by Rev. Jas. G. Martin. James E. Neale. Supt. Nehemiah Haughton, Vice Pres. A. C. B. L. wrTRINITY A, M. E. CHURC Linden Ave. and Biddle St. . Rey. S. M. Johnson, D. D. Pastor: 6.30 a. m. Early Meeting. ‘Charles Turner, Leader _ ila m Sermon by the Pastor. sub ject, ‘“The Birth of Christ, ts Benefit to the World.” 2.30 p, m: Christmas service by pri- mary departa.ent of the Sunday School G30 p. m. J.C, E, League. Special program. 7.30 p. m. A. beautiful Christmas Cantata by the Sunday School, Don’t fail to get our souvenirs. tT. J. Holliday, Supt. H. Albert Whittington, Pres, 3.0.B.L EBENEZER A.M. 8. CHURCH ‘Montgomery St, near Charles Dr. I_N. Boss, | astor Surday December 27th, 1914 Special Christmas services all day, also special music by the choir, 7a. m. Class meeting 10a. m. Sible class 11a, m. Sermon by the’ pastor 230'p. m. Sunday School 5.45 p.m. Allen Endeavor League 8p. m. Sermon by the pastor. ‘All are invited. ALLEN A. M, E, OHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor ‘Sunday December 27th lia. m. Subject, “The Handwriting On The Wall.” psstor. 2.80 p. m, Sunday. School. Yon are cordially invited. Special sermon to the Golden Leaf. dilen C. E.-League Good program and music, %p m, Subject ‘Roll call In Heaven pastor. 2 Wateh night. services 8 to 10 p. m. General class 10 9, m* Sermon and in: vitation. All ara invited and welcome. » Wm, Butler, Pres. A.B, L, ___B. D, Brent, Supt. §. 8. Sr GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH ‘Stockton St. near W. Baltimore st. Rev, &. H. Knight, Pastor. 10a. m., Class. ila, m. Rev. Brown and congrega tion. 2p. m, Sunday School. 3.80 p.m. Pastor, congregation, anc choir will visit Allen A. M. E. Church 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8p. m. Sermon tothe G. U. 0. of Chaldeans by pastor ‘All welcome to our new church Robert Johngon, res. C. BE. 'f, H.’ MeGowan, Supt = fn a Saye” Pf Vig IE Se Special notice to the craft—On aceount of the inability of the Zion A. ME. Chureb to occupy its new quarters the St. Johns Day Services which was to have been held at the above named church on Sunday, Decemb r 27th has been called off. By order. Jos, P. Evans. NOTICE... e To Advertisers To insure publication it is Imperative that you have your copy in the office not later than Wednesday 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. gg “THE ADVENT” An Unique Xmas Festival .. By Wm. Lewellyn Wilson And Kennard Williame..... Trinity A. WL. E. Sunday School Sunday Dec.:27, 7:30. p.m. ‘Thos. J. Holliday, Supt. Sunday School Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor. : SILVER OFFERING - oe CHURCH NOTICES JOHN WESLEY M. E. CPURCE Cor. Sharp and Montgomery Sts Christmas morning 11a. m. sermon by Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, Field Agent and Missionary of the, Bourdia? Home wissions of the Church “Extension society. Be Special music by a full vested choir Sunday morning 7 11 a, m, Sermon by the pastor. Zp. m. Annual dinner to the? aged members of the church 2p m; Sunday Schvol exercises, 6p, m. Ep vorth League. 8 p. m. Preaching * AMES MEMOWJAL M. EB. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, Pastor Parsonage 1363 N Cathoun St. Christmas sermon 5 a. m. Sunday December 27 6.30-to 9 a.m. Class Thos. Lane, Ldr, ia. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, Hens Johnson, Superintendent 5p. m. Epworth League Wm. Powell, Pres. 8 p.m. Sunday School Christmas Ex- roises, A cordial weleome is extend- eee CENTENNIAL MB. CHUKOH Caroline and Bank: Sts, Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. 0., Pastor Closing Services of the 118th Anniver- sary Services 11a. m. Memorial Serveies of de~ ceased ex-pastors and officers of the ehureb, Sermon by, the pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday school, z Mrs. 4. J.C. Ralph, Supt, 5p. m., Epworth League 8p. m. Special services by the Sun- day School. : Watch meeting Thursday 31st, com- mencing a9 a m. with the 3rd’ quar- terly lovefeast. ASBURY M, EB. CHURCH “@8 Rogers Ave. and. Lexington Street Liev, Geo. U. Curry, Pastor 11a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2,30 p. m, Sunday School, ©.‘ stewart, Supt. 5.15 p. m., Epworth League, Mr. Julian Koss, Pres. Sp. m. Sernion by the pastor. Byeryone cordially invita to attend ‘all of these services ’ ot. MATINLWS M. & CHURUE H, 23rd Street Rev. Ji A. Green, Pastar Services Christmas morning 6 a, m, 1L a. m. Stranger. 2.30 p, m. Sunday School, 6 30 Epworth League 8p. m. Pastor. Mrs, earl M. Rice, Supt. Mrs, Hlabeth Fuller, Pres, Ladies Aid Mrs, Elise Hall, Pres. 8. L. Miss Ida Williame, Pres. Jr, League. bliss Alfreiter Smith, P., Penny Ulub WHATCUAT M."B, CHUROH, Franklin and Pine Sts., “King’s Hill” Rev, Altred Yourg,, Pastor Kesidence: 618 Dolpin Street ~ ins ES SBE Aan od Ree REI Nae bs eatiy Feasia) Hey coe ee ila: m. Sermon by the pastor. sub- je t. “Christ Eas Come to Redeem the World.” 4.80 p. m Epworth League, 8p. m. Sermon by a stranger. Close ing exercises of the 25th anniversary. A great time expected on watch night. Doors open at 8 o'clock. Everybody weleome. 7.80 pm, Hot Shot by pas‘or. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thos. H. Johnson, Pres E. L. Don’t miss the train for Heaven, Rey, A. Young will deliver the famous Railroad Sermon at the New Bethel A. M. & Church. Druid Hull. avenue and Lanvale Streets the first Sanday in the New Year, Jan. 3rd. 1915, a: 7.39 p. m. Uhechoir and congrevatiun will ace company him. Don’t fait to eame. Key. 1. S. Pligg, Pastor, Be-hel Rev. A. Young, Pastor, Whatcoat SE. PAUL M. E, CHURCH Saratoga St. near Carrollton Ave. Kev. S, A. Virgil. Pastor Sunday December 27th 11a, m. Preaehiug, Methodism and the Age; Her Ktesponsibility.” 5.30 p. m. Epworth League. Sp. m. Vreavhing, “Is There Any Soul in the Ape?” Christmas. morning at 4 o'clock: Special Christmas services, Good music ‘All. are welenme. Young Men's Christian Asso’n ee 5619 Druid Hill Avenue /’ Man's Open Fellowship Meeting Sunday lecember 27th at 5 p.-m. “Every man welcome Come and bring a friend. Good singing. Begirning Sunday January 3rd, 1915 series of men’s meetings with speakers of note and abirity. Sunday January 3rd 5 p. m,, Mr, W. J. Beckett, See'y of Colored ¥. M. C. ‘A. of Washington, D. C. ‘Why Balti. more Seeds a $100,000 Y. M. C, A.” Sunday January 10th. § p, m., Mr. J. ‘A. B. Callis, President of Y, M. (2. A. eters Baltimoreans and the Y. M. ‘Sunday January 27th, 5 p m., Rev I}, Ross, pastor Ebenzer A. M. B. Church. “The Y. M.C. A. and the Church.” You are a committee «f one ro make hese meetings a su cess. FIRST INDEPENDENT As M. &. CHUR H Cor. Orchard and ‘essier Sts. Rev. L.C. Curtis, D.D.. Pastor Parsonage, 1232'Argyle Ave. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt, 4p. m Clas meeting. 7.30 Preaching by the pastor and the Lora’s Sup: er, administered All are w leome to our services. Joseph Kivout, Sec’y George M, Johnson, Treas. “SRD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Droid Hill Ave. and Robert Bt. G.U. Rodgers, Pastor: - Sabbath (Seiurday) Services +10 a.m Sabbath School Preaching service 11.30 a. m. Special temperance program Sunday night. December 27th, 8 p.m... consist- ing of speeches by well known tempe: rance orators assisted by. the members of the Sabbath School. : ‘Aibare invited to thist excellent pro- gram. 4 A LESSON LEARNED Sr cg ie SS aan aac was holdiogwa meeting at the home of its’ diairman, Mrs Dwight Mortimer, Under her guidance a strenuous campaign was just. con- clucing. . Far and wide the workers pad fared forth striking valorous blows for the cause of ‘Votes for Women.” Wherever the male of the species was in the habit of force-guthering, there the female had sougat him out and talked him into cowed acquiescense of her vicarious dortriae. And Mrs. Dwight Martimec had called this eomimittee meeting ty tie the loose strands of the mesh, which reaehed through them to the far corners of the State, into a kaot that would hold the cawilling man and brother fata toe stern path of duty. “iy sisters,"’ she was conclud® ing, “1 Grmly believe (hat victory ‘will this year be ours. Through tyour faithifal wors and that, of -your sub-committees touching each county in our beluved State we are about to realize the fruits of a well-deserved victory. You have swerked long and hard and success will surely crown your efforts. As to my own part in this glorious work itis nothing. [have ‘scattered our literature roadeast cover the State, and i believe we have reached every class of voters wwho -can do us ill or good. By voice and pen I have ¢xme in touch ‘witn all, and now | confidently ‘await the issue. “Madam President,” interrupted ia voice. “Yes,’’ replied the chairman ssweetly. “] Wish to direst aa inquiry to ‘you: 1 was taking toaay Ww an in- ielligent voter and asked him how ihe and his friends felt about our ‘cause and the arguments we ad- vanced as to the justice of our plea. ‘He informed me that they had neither sean aor heard anything of them, I was dambfounded. May ask, have you paid aay attention ‘to the colored: .voter in this cam- paign?”” Mrs. Dwight Mortimer flushed and ‘said wita emphasis: ‘‘No, toadame, 1 bave'not.”” “Why not?’ came back the in- quiry. ‘The chairman cleared her taroat ‘and spoke firmly. ©] will tell you plainly the reason. I fave strong convictions ‘on this:subject und-never will {, 2 white’ woman, ask’ any faver, especially a political one, oi Negroes. I could never humiliate myself in- that wise. I ama Southerner. and 1 do ant believe that “Negroes should vote. The; are utierly” deyraved and corrupl ard they value the ballot only a: ‘a means of pain. Besides, under. stand they are agcinst us anyway, ‘so way soil our hands’ We will win without them and in spite o! them. Up unt.) now 1 had bees eongiatuiating myself that here wai one great-public question that wa: beiag solved witnout bringing it tine eternal Negrs problem. - Let u: for. this once ignore the Negro “Shis is a white maa’s country anc ‘a white. man’s question. Canno we settie it here as the white: have. done in the South?’" “Bat, Madam President,”’ in sisted the other, ‘‘ we are confrontec by a: condition and not a theory We all have our feelings:on thi: ‘question, yours perhaps more in tense thao ‘our own; but,that is no ‘the question. We need votes ant ‘we “must-have them to-win. The ‘Negroes. have . filteen- thousanc votes in. this’ State not a negligi ble ouantity in ‘this -controverss ‘by any. means, ‘It is suicidal foll to-ignore: them as you have done If they are agaiost us,as you'.say why was! not'the same course pur sued to wio them as to win th white voters?’’ 7 “[- tel. you,’’ . retorted Mrs Dwight Mortimer, ‘‘that'it woul be humitiatiag to me to ask a favo of a Negro.’ It would be,in'a way a recognition of a “pseudo socia equality ia: them which | utterly abhor and repudiate.’” “*3ozial-fiddlesticks!"’ exclaim2 the other bluntly.*‘that’s the night ‘ONC THe -Fesy 200 ti as od the He was a pioneer who blazed the tiail far in advance of his day,and, for one,acknowledge oith gratitude the efforts of this brave Neg:o to right a great wrong Let usaccept all the help wecan get. To save my life I would accept help from any souree, As to the corruption ‘of which you speak and the low ap- praised value of the ballot held by the Nezroes, let us be careful end charitable. Some are as unzaleable and as high-minded as are the best of the whites We are not guilt jess, Do you remember Allen Cosnty, Ohio, and Joe Cannon's bailivick where white voters were purchased by the wholesale? [fear oar worthy chairman has made a grave mistake, but I hops for the best.” Daring this loag speech of the aforesaid member and which bv the way, received the respectful atien- Hon of the committee, Mrs. Dwight Mortimer tapped her silkea clad foot impatiently on the carpet aod her mouth was drawn ina hard, firm line of Stubborn determination “(ag Chairman and President of the Equa! Suffrage Association,’’ she resumed, ‘‘ have taken the only course which a white woman ought to take, I am proud of my Southern blood and 1 will never recoznize a Negro out of his proper place. That place God and nature has fixed, se why try to change the leopar.'s spots?"” Thus the: meeting ended and the merabera drifted away, in twos and threes. | ‘From the foregoing it will be seen that Mrs. Dwight Mortimer was a woman of decided opinions and prejudices. She was a native of Georgia and had married Judge Mortimer of the District Branch, and had come North to take her place in the social world to which her husband's pasition entitled her ‘A deep «interest ia the saffrage moveniziit, cougled with a high ability .as a foreeful speaker, soon gave her the reias of leadership, and this year found her as the head ‘and frantof the’‘ Votes Sur Women’’ propaganda. In addition to this’ larger cam- paign for State aod National Suffrage, she was concerned largely with municipal politics in this, her adopted State. She was allied with the Law and Order forces in the local campaign for county offices, and election day was fast approaching. Thé colores vote played no inconsiderable part in this county and one of the offices. that of County Clerk, was conceded tothem. Their candidace was John Worthy, 2 wholly compe tent man of recognized clerics) ability. His wife was a sarewd woman of great political sagacity, ‘and she was recognized along the colored women as 4 leader. Worthy had cast his lot. with the Iaw ‘and Order faction and paing a popvlar chap felt eo douoi af nis ablilty to swing his ows Jarople to that side. ‘The day after the committe: meeting mentioned above, Mrs | WVorchy,as a leader of the calorec | worsen, determined to intervie: }airs. Dwight Mortimer and gar lan exchange of reciprocal assistance if possible, from that lady. Ucter {1p ignorant of the latter’s views or -|the race question she rang the fron’ :| door bell of Judge Mortimer’s hous and awaited the summons to enter, | A servant opened the door anc upon learning her quest usherec Jher into the library. Mrs. Worth | heard the servant announce to Mrs |Mortimer that Mrs. Wortny, 3 | colored lady, wished. to see her i1 |] the library. | “*Who?’? was the sharp reply. 1! The announcement . was repeatec and. Mrs. Worthy fancied that sh | heard: a. contemptuous ‘*Humph’ | uttered by the distant Mrs. Dwigh | Mortimer. z | This put her, on guard, Whe -\that lady appeared she barel; | crossed the threshold, and her ver: air exuded antagonism. She nod |ded coldy and remained standins Vor | ee ee ge THE AFRO-AM:RICAN: LEDGER that presaged equality and with a cociness that ignored Mrs. Morti- mer’s attitude of studied superiori- ty. She longed for a word, ao idea, or thought that, expressed, would reduce this impudent “'Negress’’ to her proper place. If she only knew her first name! Ir. ritated, she had to stand and listen -—and she remained standing, thus foreing her visitor to do likewise, ‘As the other ceased Mra. Dwight Mostimer considered a moment. While enger had taken her by the hair at Mrs, Worthy s calmness in her presence, she was too shrewd a palitician not to recognize th? weight of the colored womaa's argument. It she cauld oaly gain the'Zsupport offered without com- mitting herself and reciprocating, she would justify her of repeated boast of white superiority as well ag maintaining her own self respect. So she adopted a policy of dis- ‘sembling, and with a few glitter ing generalities expused the in- formation that had come to her of John Worthy'’s capabilities and honesty,and that tere was no deubi in her ming that he would gec’a good vote; and many other things of like nateve did she say without committing her side to Worthy’s cause. Among other things he tuid his wife that she herself was a friend of the colored man in those things that affected his best interest (without particularizing) and that she had a “black macamy,”’ and that her father had owned slaves, and that he loved his Negroes ana understuod them in many instances better than they undertsood them selves. To all of these things Mrs. Worthy listened quietly wich a smile of apparent approbation. But she was not deceived fur ene moment. She herself knew politics and politicians and the devious windings of their minds. She saw clearly what Mrs. Lwignt Mortimer was trying to da and what she was trying to evade. She nodded and smiied; but if the white woman had known the under- standing that prompted that smile she would not so complacentls have cuntinued to expose her ignorance of ,colored people aud shown her hand which she bélieved she 30 cleverly concealed, The conversa- tion contynued for a half hour,the two standing, because Mrs. Dwight Mortimer would never bring her- self to the humilation of inviting a coloren- person to sit in her presence in the library of her own house. She was also in mortal fear tnat some of her friends miyit call and eaten her entertaining a Negro woman in one of her front roums. Mrs. Worthy saw her uneasiness and tne cause of it, and having tuand olt what she wished te know sue forthwith relieved Mrs. Dwight Mortimer of her heavy presence. oat sasy bade her a patronizing adieu and left her to fiad her way ouialone, She called her servant and reprimanded ner severely for inviting that Negro woman ints the library, and told her ix the future to always invite such people tu the side dyor. She congrasulat- ed herseif upyn her treatment of this culored persun and felt flatcer- vd at her own astute handling of the situation. ‘To be concluded next week, va: sth acca ene en een ROLAND HAYES, CELEBRATED "TEND AT ALBA'S Roland Hayes, the celebrated tenor of Boston, appeared ina re- cital in Albaugh’s Tneatre Friday evening of tast week, ubly assisted by Felix Weir, the famous violinist: of Washington, for the benefit of the “National Association for the Advancement of Colored People It would he difficult to mention the work of either of the two artists in. terms short of the superlative. Mr. Hayes has a magnificent. voice, a profound knowledge of the art of singing, a style peculiarly his own, snd these qualificatiors together with splendid interpreting powers, made his artistic singing enjoyable in the extreme. Mr. Weir always impresses his audiences with his mellow:like playing. His facile and graceful bowing par- ticular in staccato passages, never fails to. arouse to general interest. Miss Lewis proved an accompanist of ability and contributed ia large measure to the interest of the pro- grain. It is. to be regretted that the audience was'so small, I will suggest that we should refrain from renting such expensive places for a recital, in view of the fact that some of our large churches conld have: afforded seating capacity for at least twelve hundred persons. ‘sLest-we forget’’ it 1s the mass les,not the classes that are predomi- nant in contributing to an even given for the advancement of color- ed people. . 1. CB. Mr. Cato Anderson, a senior. of i Syracuse University, isspending hi | Oneietmas holidavs inthe city. ~ THE BOYS’ COLUMN NOTICES THE GILMOR THEATRE E. DAVIDGE, PRoprizror Has been opened for the accommodation of colored pacronage. Mr. Davidye has gone to much expease 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 Il p.m. Matinee every Sat. urday at 2p. m, for the benefit of children. The Gilrror Thestre is located on Gil mor Street between. Saratoga and Mulberry Streets. Hoping to have the patronage ‘of my many friends and the public in general Yours: EMILE DAVIDGE, Prop ADMISSION -- 5 CENTS | oT PAUL ‘Thig: CRS: Wi ee Glad to meet any church or szhool teams inagameanytime. Address your letters to C. ‘T. Thomas, 1510 Pregstman street. Remember fel- lows what it takes to win Great St. Paul has it! Robert Chase, reporter. BETHEL Glad indeed to hear that our boys at Bethel are entering upon Basket ball war for the winter. May these boys succeed in their every effort and help get the standard of Sun“ay school work still higher. Buys, lovk not to membezs fur a success, look to the few bogs that have “stick ability."” Organize these fellows and your efforts shall be crowned with success. WATERS Thingslively here! Basket ball all to the fat. The great basket. ball game between Waters and Metropolitzs is yet being talked about: how the great Metropolitan heavy-weight team went down to defeat under the quick passing and rapid goal shots of the Waters team. Boys who trained last week were George Allen, Wm. Kelly, Herbert Sturges, Calvin LeCampte, Andrew Chester, David Nickens, Edgar Stanley, Bernard Jennings, Edgar Northern, Ocie Upton, Silver Williams, Wm. Coase. Thursday last was devoted to contest goal shnoting. ‘The two boys making the nighest recuré were to receive a hal? pound box of caady each. ‘The winners were Wm. Kelly and Herbert Sturges. HANDY Whats going on there voys? Haven’t heard from you since your very worthy Boy’s Day. Remem- ber there ig plenty of room in the columa for you. Even if you are not as active as you desire, report even that little that you may be doing To you it may seem not worch reporting, but remember there are hundreds of boya that read this column and. what to you may seem not worth reporting may be gladly welcomed. by other boys, and boy organizations and inspire them to nobler efforts.—Ed. MADISON ST. ‘The boy’s editor and his young friend Master E4ar Stanley” ot Waters team. dropped in on the Madison St. brys 2 few evenings ago. Here a most lively prac:ice game of basket ball was being played. ‘The boys with but three }weeks organization played well. With continued work Madison St. team already bids fair to climb to an enviable position among Balti mote leading players, Success to you hays, success to you. Work \onwardaad upward. May hundreds of otner bays of our race Usruout the United States caten this new spirit of athletic activity 2+ Balti- more boys are, and at vnee start ty organize at their respective Sunday schools. 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UNIVERSITY OF WEST TENNESSEE Thrifty School In Memphis Exerts Wide Influence. LOCATED IN FINE SECTION. Students From Fourteen States and Three Foreign Countries Are Enrolled at Institution Founded in 1900 by Dr. M. V. Lynk, Whose Scholarly Attainments Are Well Known. Memphis, Teen.-Among the educational institutions of the country that are rendering valuable service in the development of the Negro race is the University of West Tennessee, located in this city, which has made a splendid record in the educational work of the race. This institution was founded by Dr. M. V. Lynk in 1900. The various departments include medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, nurse training and engineering. Students in these departments are doing excellent work. Each year finds the school's elevating influences embracing a larger sphere of usefulness and a larger number of ambitious young men and women. This year's student body numbers persons from fourteen different states in the Union and some from Jamaica, Central America and Africa. There are five commodious buildings on the campus. The Negro Baptist hospital, with capacity for a hundred ```markdown ``` PRESIDENT M. V. LYNK. patients, is situated two blocks north and furnishes clinics for the medical department. The school has a well equipped faculty of twenty-five instructors. Dr. M. V. Lynk, the founder and president of the institution, is a man of rare scholarly attentions and executive ability. He is the author of "The Afro-American School Speaker and Gems of Literature" and "Black Troopers, or Daring Deeds of the Negro Soldiers In the Spanish-American War." Both of these books are in great demand and are widely read, having run through several editions. In 1892 Dr. Lyuk began the publication of the Medical and Surgical Observer. This was perhaps the first medical journal published by a member of the race in this section of the country. He is one of the founders of the National Medical association, which was organized at Atlanta during the cotton states and international exposition in 1896. The University of West Tennessee is deservingly fortunate in having at its head such an able man as Dr. Lynk. He is recognized by both educators and physicians as one of the best qualified men in these professions among us. Although young in the management of a school which takes such high rank in the different grades of higher education, Dr. Lynk has thoroughly demonstrated his capacity for mastering the wide scope of interests covered by the institution. Over 200 graduates of this school are scattered in various parts of the state and country and are doing fine work as leaders among our people in business and the professions. Elks Form New Lodge at McDonald, Pa. Pride of the West No. 196 is the name of the new lodge of Elks recently organized and set apart at McDonald, Pa., with a membership of forty. The officers of the lodge were installed by District Deputy Anthony B. Rice of Pittsburgh. They are the following well known men of McDonald and vicinity: J. H. Nelson, E. R.; John A. Scott, E. L. K.; A. H. Lano, E. L. K.; R. H. Henderson, E. L. K.; Morris Hill, financial secretary; F. S. Harvey, treasurer; Charles Cooper, tyler; Walter Sturdwant, John Tillman, John Johnson, trustees. Masons Hold Meeting in Philadelphia. An interesting meeting of the most worshipful grand lodge. Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and jurisdiction, was held in Philadelphia Monday, Dec. 14. It was the ninety-ninth annual communication of the order in the state. At this meeting plans were considered for duly observing the hundredth anniversary of the fraternity in the state, which will occur in 1915. Over 200 members have been added to the order in Pennsylvania during the past year. President of National Baptist Convention Says Situation Is Satisfactory. By WILLIAM J. FRANKLIN. BY WILLIAM J. SCHREINLEY Helena, Ark.—One of the busiest and most able officials of any religious body in this section of the country is the Rev. Dr. Elias C. Morris of this city. His duties as president of the National Baptist convention are large and exacting. Besides the great bulk of work which he has to look after personally, it takes three secretaries, to do the clerical work in connection with the various braches of the convention. In a recent statement regarding the outcome of the recent session of the convention held in Philadelphia Dr. Morris says: "I was very much gratified at the outcome of the recent session of the national Baptist convention and believe when the sober afterthought of the leaders, even those who appeared to be in opposition to the will of the majority, has had time to fully assert itself that much of the criminals and recriminations now going the rounds will cease. "I think that the meeting was by far one of the greatest held and a complete vindication of the president from the charge that he had animus against the publishing board for alleged wrongs perpetrated against him. Even the secretary of the board clearly stated that the $2,600 about which so much had been written and spoken went to pay the printers and writers and was not paid as salary to the editor. "Personally I have no ill will against any man. Dr. Boyd and myself have not fully agreed as to the manner of conducting the cooperative missionary work, and the same might be said in burgess years of the foreign mission work, but the difference seems to be this, that Dr. Jordan, the corresponding secretary, is willing to be advised by his brethren and submit to the will of the convention. "There are matters connected with the affairs of our boards that I do not care to discuss at this time, especially such things that have been transacted since the meeting of the convention. I believe all will be adjusted in due time, and there will be nothing but peace and harmony in the ranks of the national Baptist convention. "One need not expect everything to move along smoothly in a convention representing 2,500,000, where every man has free speech and many of them are contending for the mastery. I am glad that it is as it is, and we are going to show to the world that the Negro Baptists of this country are united, although we may at times differ." FUNDS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ARE NEEDED. In Strong Appeal Miss Elizabeth Walton Explains the Situation. Miss Elizabeth Walton, the well known philanthropist and head of the Walton kindergarten in New York, has issued a most earnest appeal for contributions to the social service work among our people. Miss Walton says: "Nearly all the social service organizations for the colored people are almost paralyzed financially right at the beginning of the winter season. "We have been building up certain works for their education and for their relief for the past half century. Have we a right to take from these organizations our contributions and give them to war sufferers in Europe? Let me in no way be misunderstood. "Let no one think that I am not in the deepest sympathy with every effort to alleviate the distress in Europe, whether among the wounded or the noncombatants. I have recently returned from abroad, and I am so deeply horrified by the awful tragedy that there is no moment when it is not in my mind, and I am asking myself the question. What can, what ought I to do? Let us give all we can to suffering Europe. But let us give it, and do not let us take it from the colored people. "You who have given your contribution each year, but who have not come in contact with the individuals meeting help or the worker giving his life to the work, cannot realize what the withdrawing of your contribution this year means." "Just for an example: In one organization that I know of it means, instead of employing sixteen workers, it can support but four—and that means cutting off educational work, uplift work among hundreds of boys and girls, employment work and relief work. "To cut off the last two this winter is absolutely cruel, when there will be hundreds out of employment. And what about these faithful workers who, after years of experience, have arrived at doing the finest kind of social service work? Where are they to find new positions this winter? Or, to cite another case, a home for colared women, it is thought, will have to close." In view of the foregoing statement of conditions, Miss Walton closes her appeal by saying that she hopes every contributor will give as much and more, if possible, to the work for colored people, for the need will be greater than ever this winter. W. P. Burrell Conducts Nevel Campaign W. P. Burrell of East Orange, N. J., national secretary of the National Negro Insura, a league, an affiliated body of th National Negro Business League, is a directing a national educational campaign for the purpose of securing sounder insurance protection for the race and a higher degree of efficiency among the colored insurance THE AFRO AMERICAN LEDGER SUNDAY SCHOOL. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson XIII. — Fourth Quarter, For Dec. 27, 1914. Text of the Lesson, II Cor. v, 14-21, Quarterly Review—Golden Text, Gal. vi, 14—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. LESSON I. — Christ Anointed For Burial, Mark xiv, I-11. Golden Text, Mark xiv, S. "She hath done what she could." This is not the anointing of Luke vii by an unnamed woman, but that by Mary of Bethany shortly before the Passover. It was the heartfelt devotion of a humble, believing heart, and He accepted it and approved of it and reproved those who found fault. LESSON 11.—The Last Supper. Mark xiv. 12-25. Golden Text, I Cor. xi. 26. "As often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup ye do show the Lord's death till He come." Note the Passover greatly desired and its future fulfillment in the kingdom. The thought of that glory should keep us very humble now and deliver us from all strife and ambition as we think of what it cost Him to obtain it for us. The bread and wine should always say to us, "Fill He come." LESSON III.—In the Garden of Gethsomane, Mark xiv, 32-42. Golden Text, Matt. xxvi. 41. "Watch and pray that ye enter not inb temptation." Our utter inability to appreciate either His sufferings or His glory is seen in the sleeping of these three men in the garden and on the Mount of Transfiguration. His longing for some human sympathy may be seen in His "Couldest thou not watch one hour?" LESSON IV.—Jesus and Judas, Matt. xxvi. 47-50; xxvii. 3-10. Golden Text, Matt. xxvi. 24. "Woe unto that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed." The last lesson seemed to be Christ and the devil face to face, as in the wilderness. This is Christ, and the devil is a professed believer, who dares to profess friendship by a kiss, and Jesus tolerates it. The betrayer's testimony to the innocence of Christ is very strong. Lesson V. - The Arrest and Trial of Jesus, Mutt. xxvi, 57-68. Golden Text, Isa. lili, 7. "He is brought as a lamb to the shaughter, and, as a sheep before her shearers, is dumb, so He openeth not His mouth." This lesson is an awful illustration of the enmity of the human heart to God, who is only Love. Their ill treatment of Him as they hound Him to death is almost unbelievable. He submits to all without a murmur or reply. Lesson VI. - Sowing and Reaping. Gal. vi. 1-10. Golden Text, Gal. vi. 7. "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall be also reap." We are seeing the meekness of Jesus as He suffered in our stead, and nothing is more becoming in us than lowliness and meekness and long suffering (Eph. iv, 2). If we are crucified with Christ we must ever reckon ourselves dead unto self and sin and alive unto God. LESSON VIl.-Jesus and Peter, Mark xiv, 53, 54, 66-72. Golden Text, I Cor. x, 12. "Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." When a true disciple allows the devil to work in him and speak through him it is a great victory for the adversary and dishonor to Christ, but the unfailing and unchanging love of such a Saviour, who loves His own to the end in spite of all their failures, is an exceeding great comfort. Lesson VIII. - Jesus and Pilate, Matt. xxvii. 11-26. Golden Text, Matt. xxvii. 22. "Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do, then, with Jesus, who is called Christ?" Betrayed by one who professed to be His, denied by one who was really and truly His, condemned to death by the religious rulers, who thought that they were God's chosen ones, and now handed over for execution by the state which testified to His innocence. Lesson IX.—Christ Crucified, Mark xv, 22-37. Golden Text, Isa. liii, 4. "Surely He bath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. Yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted." Numbered with trans- gressors, put to death as the vilest criminal, jeered and mocked as He hung upon the cross, forsaken by His Father, the agony of it all we cannot begin to imagine, but we can hold fast the words "His own self bare my sins." Lesson X.—Christ Risen From the Dead, Mark xv, 1-8; Matt. xxvii, 11-15. Golden Text, Luke xxiv, 5, 6: "Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen." Alive forevermore and having all power, seated at the right hand of God, our Great High Priest, waiting for the time to restore all things of which the prophets have spoken. LESSON XI. -The Great Commission. Matt, xxvii. 10-20; Luke xxiv. 44-49. Golden Text, Matt, xxvii. 20. "Lo. I am with you always even unto the end of the world." As Adam was not complete without Eve, so the last Adam waits for His Eve, the church, now being gathered from all nations by the preaching of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit, which was never intended to win the world to Christ in this age, but, like Eliezar, obtain a bride for the only Son. LESSON XII. -The Ascension. Luke xxiv. 50-53; Acts 1. 1-11. Golden Text. Acts 1. 9. "He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight." He will come again, this same Jesus, and His body, the church, will ascend to meet Him in the air and be forever with Him (1 Thess. iv. 16-18). Phone Madison 1463 Y "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone. Mt. Vernon 582-M Exclusively For Ladies! MME. KINGS' Hairdressing, Manicuring and Massage Parlors DERMAL TREATMENT 1514 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 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For every Red Cross Christmas Seal you buy carries into the life of some sufferer from consumption a gift of hope, relief, perhaps even of life itself. And helping to wipe out consumption in your community, protects your health—and your city's health as well. It is your fight. Red Cross Seals are your chance to help in the battle with the "white plague." Buy your share. Even one Seal will HELP. RED CROSS Christmas Seals If you cannot buy Red Cross Seals in your town, write to American Red Cross, Washington, D.C., for as many as you wish at 1e each. "EVERY DISEASE MAN IS HEIR TO" Is the expression so often heard and used in describing the troubles and complaints afflicting humanity. Many diseases are handed down to individuals from parent to parent, while again, through lack of training and knowledge, we acquire the germs of disease at first hand, and the process of destruction of the fine tissues of the body is began, ending in misery and death. 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Mention this paper when writin WHAT ARE COLORED MEN DOING IN BUSINESS?? COMMERCIAL COLLEGE OUTLOVA A monthly magazine published by Commercial College. Students! Howard University, Wash., D.C. 50 Cents for school Year Mishael Jones, Editor in Chief Phone Madison 3818-M Mme. Brown Wade, the largest and the pest clothing house in N. W. Baltimore. Ladies Coat Suit sizes 34 to 40 $1.25 to $7.00. Hats 25c to $1.50. Ladies separate long coats, skirts, waists, and short coats sold at low price s. 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 Rev. Jas. G. Martin, pastor of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, returned home last Sunday after spending about six weeks in the Southland, visiting the various conferences, also the city of his birth, Charleston, S. C. As has been his custom in former years, he brought many products of his native State; which will be given to the members and friends of the church at both services next Sunday. CHOIR TO SING "THE INCARNATION" "The Incarnation" a musical cantata, will be rendered by the choir of Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday evening. The soloists will be Miss Virginia Berry, soprano; Miss Jennie Smith, alto; Dr. O. D. Jones, bass, and Arnett Murphy, tenor. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway is the directress of the choir, and Mrs. Ruth Lee McAbee organist. TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVEHSARY Mrs. Mary F. Handy wishes to announce that Dr. and Mrs. Dahiel G. Hill will be at home to their friends New Years Day, January 1, 1915, from 8 until 11 p. m. at 417 Mosher street. The occasion being the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding. JUDGE TERRELL SPEAKS AT FORUM. Judge Robert H. Terrell of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, was the speaker at the Forum on last Sunday afternoon. His subject was "A Brief Retrospect." He told of the wonderful progress made by the race along all lines during the past fifty years, pronouncing it "the most wonderful of any race in the history of the world." He also said that the Negro was better off in this country than he could expect to be anywhere else, and that his future was to be worked out along economic lines. In concluding he said: "In view of the wonderful progress we have made, we should not be discouraged. True, we have obstacles of all kinds thrown in our way, such as disfranchisement segregation and the like, but we must remember that the no liberty is so sweet, so cherished and so lasting as that which is earned through our own endeavors." The address was well received. MID-WINTER ATTRACTION. Metropolitan M.E. Sunday School Auditorium has undergone a wonderful transformation. A grove of pine trees, dotted with booths, tents, swings and animated by moving, laughing, bustling folks in summer dress, seems to have grown overnight. From the spring, past jolly boys and girls swinging and see-sawing, by bashful maids led through the lover's lane by hopeful lads, by "grown-ups" gazing in silence at some natural phenomena, at the long table laden with edibles to be placed in a basket and, to be enjoyed under a spreading pine, all is movement and life. This is "The Isle of Pines" where the members and friends of the school mean to spend their evenings during the holidays. That it is a place of recreation, conservation, inspiration will be proven only by a visit there. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS ELECT OFFICERS Purity Lodge No. 28 K. of P. elected the following officers for the ensuing term: P. C. Sir R.W. Watts; C. C. Sir Charles Mitchell, V. C. Sir Wm. R. Brown; Frelate, Sir Luther Scott; M. of Ex Sir Wm. S. Haynes; M. of F. Sir Isaiah Stafford; K. R. and S. Sir Thomas Davis; M. of A. Sir Edward Dungee; I. G. Sir Calvin Wagner; O. G. Sir Walter Johnson; Representative Sir Randolph Burton. At the regular meeting of Centurian Lodge, No. 10, Knights of Pythias on Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: William H. Johnson, chancellor commander; George E. Brummell, keeper of records and seal: David Pindell, master of finance; Ulysses Johnson, prelate; Daniel P. Steen, master of exchequer; John H. Gibson, master-of-arms; Raymond Ricks, inner guard; Benjamin Robinson, outer guard; James A. Morgan, representative to the grand lodge; George E. Brummell, alternate. NOTICE TO SCOTTISH RITE MASONS The funeral service of the late III. Nelson Walker 33 who died Thursday, will take place Saturday at midnight at 1802 McCulloh surrey. Govern yourself accordingly. J. H. Burley, fr. Com. in-Chief Misses Rachel Crowner, and Eliza Matthews, of 1614 W. Presstman street are spending Christmas and the holidays at West River, Md. Miss Mabel Thompson, of Cheyney Institute, is spending Christmas and the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Thompson, of Division street. Don't forget the Phalanx Xmas Dance. Mr. and Mrs. Isham Price, of 1116 S. 20th street, Philadelphia, are spending the holidays at Washington with their daughter, Miss Blanch Price, of Howard University. Phalanx Xmas Dance, Dec. 28. Dr. Kerr's Orchestra. On Wednesday evening of last week, December 16, Mrs. Wm.Scott of 1027 Druid Hill avenue, entertained Mr. Robinson of Cannonsburg, Pa., Miss Bennett, of New London, Conn., Mrs. Pierce Walker and Mr. Lewis Grinnell, of Baltimore, at Bridge Whist. Meet me at the Phalanx Dance shFierman's Hall, Dec. 28. Miss Beatrice Jones, a student of Princess Anne Academy has returned to her home at Riderwood, Md., in an improved condition, after having undergone a serious operation in the hospital at Salisbury, Md. The Incarnation, a Christmas Cantata Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday night, Dec. 27. Mrs. Mildred Waytt, of Essex county, Va., is visiting her daughters, Mrs. Mattie Jefferson, and Sarah Hawkins and her sister, Mrs. Sarah Johnson: Yes, I am going to the Phalanx Dance, Dec. 28. Mr. Edw. Jones, of 503 Wilson street, left the city this week for Richmond, Va., to be the guest of his sister during the holidays whom he has not seen for 16 years. He will also visit other relatives and friends. Mrs. Sarah Murphy and daughter Clementine, left today to spend the holidays visiting friends in Washington. Miss Edna Jackson entertained a number of her friends on Christmas eve, at her residence on Druid Hill avenue. Mr. John Howard, of Montgomery county, was in the city this week visiting his sister, Mrs. M E. Murphy, who has been ill at her home, 1820 Druid Hill avenue, for some time. My! you can have lots of fun at the Phalanx Dance. A number of the Baltimore students of Cheyney Institute, are spending the holidays at home with their parents. Rev. J. W. Jackson, of Weems, Va., who has been undergoing treatment at the Maryland General Hospital, will return to his home this week. A Beautiful Story of the Birth of Christ, in song by the choir of Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday night, Dec. 27. Rev. J. G. Martin, pastor of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, has returned from a seven week visit to relatives and friends in South Carolina. He will distribute souvenirs of his trip to his congregation this Sunday night. Bishop and Mrs John Hurst returned from Florida Tuesday, where they had been attending the annual session of the East Florida Conference. The bishop reports that Floridians have felt the general depression due to the European war, but that the outlook is bright. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Pollard, of Boston, Mass., formerly of Baltimore, were in the city last week the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, of 1226 Etting street. While enroute home a reception was tendered them in Philadelphia, by their sister, Mrs. Merriweather. A rare treat—"The Incarnation" Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday night, Dec. 27. Have a nice time in the right way at the Phalanx Dance Dec. 28. QUIETLY MARRIED Miss M. I. Martin and Wm. Standly, of Stirling street, were united in wedlock by Rev. Mr. Sydes, of Tewsen. They will make their home at the residence of Mr. Standly's parents on Stirling street. Miss Martin is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jas. G. Martin,1160 N. Calhoun street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ...THE CELEBRATION OF THE... 52ND ANNIVERSARY OF EMANCIPATION AT JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH FRIDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1915, AT 8 P. M. Invocation by the District Superintendent, Rev. C. G. Cummings. Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Mrs. Mary Bailey Adams. Remarks by Dr. F. N. Cardozo, President of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P., who will preside. Oration by Hon. Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, Va. Rev. E. M. Mitchell, passor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Richmond, Va., will sing one of his famous baritone solos. Prof. H. M. Gross and Mr. Cornelius Wicks will recite. Mrs. Rachel Tucker's Quartet will sing one of their comic pieces. All G. A. R. men are cordially invited. All ministers of the gospel invited; doctors, lawyers and all the people in general are invited to emphasize by their presence their gratitude to God for this day. The Boys' Brigade of 50, clad in full uniform will be the official escorts of the occasion. Among the interesting-features of the occasion will be the appearance of 150 persons clad in costumes representing the various occupations of the past, illustrative of their condition when the news of freedom reached them, with banners in their hands marching under the calcium light singing patriotic and other jubilee songs in memory of the occasion. Supper will be served by the Ladies' Aid Society, of which Mrs. Mary Francis Smith is president. Mrs. Edith Whitticker, Pres. Decoration Committee The public is cordially invited. Rev. Ernest Lyon, D.D., Pastor Galilean Fishermen Hall - Monday, Dec. 28th DR. KERR'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 25 CENTS FROM 8.30 P.M. to 1.30 A.M. A. B. JACK NELSON'S 2IN1 FEATURE DANCE AT Fishermen's Auditorium New Year's Afternoon and Night Afternoon From 1.30 to 6.30 Evening From 8.30 to 1.30 KERR'S SOCIETY ORCHESTRA Special music during intermission Admission 25c To Each Plenty of Refreshments The Latest Improvement In .Moving Pictures. PATHESCOPE PICTURES Shown in the Chapel of Bethel A. M. E. Church FRI. & SAT. DEGEMBER 25, 26 From 2 to 10.30 P.M. Come and bring the children ADMISSION 5 CENTS EXERCISES COMMEMORATING EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION Special exercises commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation will be held in John Wesley M. E. Church on next Friday evening, January 1. The oration will be delivered by Attorney Jiles B. Jackson, of Richmond, Va., and the Emancipation Proclamation will be read by Mrs. Mary Bailey. From present indications, this meeting will be more largely attended this year than at any previous time, especially in view of the fact that this is the only place in the city where a special observance of this momentous event is celebrated. Mr. Winfield Thomas will be master of ceremonies, Dr. F. N. Cardozo, president of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will preside, and fifty Boy Scouts, in full uniform, will be the official records of the occasion. Rev. Ernest L. Oor is pastor of the church. Rev R. R. Ruggs, pastor of Mr. Winans M. E. Charger, all at his home on North Calhoun street. ADMISSION . . 25 CENTS J. Newton Hill. President Elbert Butler, Treasurer ...Provident Hospital Benefit... AT RICHMOND MARKET ARMORY JANUARY 5th, 1915 Drexel Dancing Class, directed by Prof. Ernest Perviance Arbutns Dancing Class, directed by Prof. G. H. Thomas Maxix Dansant Classes, directed by Prof. Curtis W. Caroenter GALILEAN FISHERMEN TEMPLE KERR'S ORCHESTRA Wednesday, Dec. 30th, 1914. T. Mcormick, President R. Chase, Treasurer S. Cooper, Secretary Sciverism, 25 Cents W. Buckner, Vice President J. Howard, Business Manager Phone Madison 4850--Y (Only) Two & Three Story Houses Bought and Sold on Easy Terms In Any Section of the City HOURS 7:30 to 8:45 A.M. 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. 7:30 to 10:00 P.M. Residence: 1322Argyle Ave., Balto., Mt. Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and punishes the scalp One 25 cent can will convince. TEL. MADISON 3322--Y Harvey R. Williams SANITARY PLUMBING..... SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS Installation of Steam and Hot Water Heating No Job Too Large. Terms Arranged 1513 PRESSTMAN STREET BALTIMORE, MD. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; be nutiful rubber-tired hearth either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated ceriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grate advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, or cifix when desired, rugs, chair etc., all of the latest designs. Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. 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. Phone: 3673 M Get Your Special Xmas DINNER AT THE DOLPHIN 526 W. Dolphin Street Price 35 Cents Upwards C. T. CHAMBERS, Prop. AN APPEAL TO THE CITIZENS OF DALTIMORE Can you afford at this blessed Christmastide to sit by your warm firesides, and well laden tables while the mothers of many little ones, are hard at work, trying to keep soul and body together, and the women at the Day Nursery given shelter, and food to the little ones. Can you afford not to help if ever so little. I am sure some will be a big brother or sisters to these little ones. Will you not leave a contribution at the Afro-American or the Day Nursery Building 953 Druid Hill avenue. ```markdown ``` Phone-4057-M Wilson & Coleman THE REX ...Dining Room and Cafe... 2233 Pennsylvania Avenue Near Baker Street First class service. Oysters and sea food and game in season. Private parties: stags, etc., especially catered to Open from 6:30 a. m. to 1 a. m. MORTAR DEMI TASSE MANAGER MAKES REPLY. In reply to the announcement of the present athletic director of the Coored High School stating that he is using all of his energy in producing a basket ball team worthy of the name of the school, we the officers and members of the Demi-Tasse Basket Ball Social Incorporated, formerly of the Colored Evening High School beg to announce that they wish him all the success and we are ready to match his team any time between this date and 29th of January for a purse of $50 and turn it over to the Day Nursery to better the conditions of our younger generation; for after that date we will be too busy to practice owing to our many dances in the nearest future. Joseph Hubert, vice president and captain: H. Pierson W. Scott, president and organizer. SANTA CLAUS ADVICE All persons who wish to live until Santa Claus returns 1915, should take STRENGTH & LIFE. Never mind what your trouble is. Sold at Amusement Center. Nearest klonemist, and kindred aliments are curled. STRENGTH & LIFE prevents the need of doctors, nurses and hospitals. Sold by druggists and at 1699 N. Carey St., Baltimore, Md. KERR'S SOCIETY ORCHESTRA 7.30 P. M. to 1.00 A. M. ADMISSION . . 25 CENTS Bill, President Elbert Butler, Treasurer Indent Hospital Benefit AT MOND MARKET ARMORY JANUARY 5th, 1915 Modern Terpsichorean Extravaganza EXHIBITION OF FANCY DANCES BY Dancing Class, directed by Prof. Ernest Perviance Dancing Class, directed by Prof. G. H. Thomas Consant Classes, directed by Prof. Curtis W. Carpen Continuous Music by Thompson's Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS S JUENES SCIVIATEUX" Scivering Dance FISHERMEN TEMPLE . . . KERR'S ORCHEST Sunday, Dec. 30th, 1914. Kirk, President S. Cooper, Secretary Sciverism, 25 Cents W. Buckner, Vice President J. Howard, Business Man Jason 4850--Y (Only) P. H. PRATT REAL ESTATE BROKER & INS. Free Story Houses Bought and Sold on Easy Terms In Any Section of the City A.M. P.M. 10 P.M. Residence: 1322Argyle Ave., Balto., Md. YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD. Hair Long, gives control of it and permits the scal One 25 cent can will convince. Identifically prepared at— YOUNG'S PHARMACY Continuous Music by Thompson's Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street SON 3322--Y harvey R. Williams SANITARY PLUMBING..... SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS We use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals in all our compounding. That is why we have the confidence of your physician.