The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXIII. NO. 38 BISHOP TURNER CALLED TO REST BISHOP TURNER CALLED TO REST Aged Prelate Passes Away While Visiting Churches in Ontario, Canada. A BISHOP FOR 35 YEARS Was the First Colored Man, To Be Appointed to Chaplaincy in United States Army. Atlanta, Ga., May 14.—The whole South is mourning over the death of Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, who died Saturday, May 8th, at Windsor, Ont. The funeral will take place at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church, this city, next Wednesday. The remains will lay in state for the day preceding the funeral and prominent churchmen from all parts of the country are expected to be in attendance. Though in somewhat enfeebled condition, the prelate insisted upon going to Canada to visit the churches of his denomination. When he left Washington on Monday of last week his son, John W. Turner, begged him not to go. His advanced age, his feeble condition and the long trip by rail were too much for him. Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the denomination, was notified of his death and immediately went to Windsor where he made the arrangements to bring BISHOP H. McNEIL TURNER the body here. Simple, but impressive services were held in the A. M. E. Church at Windsor before the funeral party proceeded Southward. Born in South Carolina in 1833, Bishop Turner became one of the most noted characters of his time. His grandfather was an African king. His father and mother were Henry and Sarah Greer Turner. The future bishop was their eldest child. He lived in a cotton-growing section and when about nine years of age procured a spelling book and began to learn how to spell, read and write. He later went to work in a law office at Abbeville, S. C., and the lawyers there took every opportunity to give him instruction. By the time he was fifteen years of age, he had a fund of information. He was a member of the M. E. Church South during his younger days, but joined the A. M. E. Church under Bishop Payne. This really began his remarkable career of nearly 60 years in the ministry. Bishop Payne appointed him to a mission in Baltimore and while stationed there he studied English, Latin, Greek, German, Hebrew and philosophy. The late Bishop Cummins, of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was one of his tutors. It it related of him that while acting as a local minister, several of his fellow-locals were sitting behind him taking notes. He told them after the sermon, that notwithstanding their notes he would some day be their boss. During the first part of the Civil War he was pastor at what is now known as Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington. His fame as a speaker had spread to President Lincoln and the latter appointed him as a chaplain in one of Continued on Page 6. SWIPED EDITOR'S UMBRELLA Dallas, Tex., May 13.—Editors have their troubles, and especially colored ones. Between trying to collect overdue subscriptions and being "cussed" by readers who do not subscribe, their lot die poor. None die rich, and no one thinks of erecting monuments over their graves. Editor W. E. King, of the Dallas Express, subscribes to all of the foregoing. By frugal habits, Mr. King had managed to save enough funds to buy an umbrella. It is not known whether it was of cotton or silk, but it kept the rain off anyway. According to an announcement in last week's Dallas Express, someone came along and carried away the umbrella of Editor King. The announcements says that the "party finding the same will go to the 'bad man' if he does no return it." A pretty severe punishment, but no harder than the trials of the poor editor. NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE IN ANNUAL SESSION Trenton, N. J., May 13.—The New Jersey Conference of the A. M. E. Church came to an end with the announcement of the appointments for the ensuing year by Bishops Evans Tyree Monday night. The next session will be held at Jersey City. The ministers of the Camden district presented Bishop Tyre a purse, which will be increased by contributions from the remaining two districts, for a trip to the Panama Exposition. Rev. I. W.W. Roundtree is the presiding elder of the Camden district. Among the appointments are: Trenton, Soloonn P. Hood; Jersey City, A. L. Murray; Newark, H. K. Spearman; St. Luke's, Newark, A. L. Hughes; Plainfield, N. J., F. J. Vanderhorst; Cape May, N. J., Rev. J. E. Hersey; Atlantic City, H. P. Anderson; Camden, Madoona Church, F. S. Cox; Bethel Church, I. E. Shallow; Ocean City, T. A. B. Henry; Bridgeton, J. H. Mergan; Gouldtown, J. H. Robinson; Lawrenceville, Vestus Johnson, and Princeton, S. L. Sturgess. PIONEER BUSINESS MAN DEAD Los Angeles, Cal., May 12.—Capt. G. W. Hawkins, pioneer citizen and business man, died here a few days ago. He was a native of Mississippi, but had resided here for many years. He was the first man of the race to embark in business here. REV. T. A. SMYTHE ILL Chicago, Ill., May 13.—Rev. T. A. Smythe, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, has suffered a break down from overwork. His condition has caused his physicians some anxiety. SIL 000 FOR DOUGLASS HOSPITAL Harrisburg, Pa., May 14.—The Senate passed to the first reading of a number of appropriations made by the House Wednesday. Among them were Douglass Hospital. Philadelphia, $11,000, and the Colored People's Home, Williamsport. SCHOOL FACILITIES IN STATE SCORED Prot. George W. Cook Urges that School Terms in Maryland Be Lengthened MEETING OF N. A. A. C. P. Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. William Pickens and Miss Ovington Among the Speakers Race discrimination in its present and ultimate effects were discussed by speakers at the parish hall of St. Mary's Episcopal Church Thursday afternoon, where a massmeeting was held under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Rev. George A. Griffiths presided. The speakers were here to attend the sessions of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections. They included: Prof. William Pickens, of Marshall, Tex., who spoke on "The Ultimate Effects of Disfranchisement and Segregation;" Miss W. Ovington, of New York; Prof. George William Cook, of Howard University, Washington, whose theme was "The Community and the Coloreo Child," and Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University. Prof. Pickens declared that "from a moral point of view the Negro question is the most important one before the American People." The race, he said is opposed to segregation, disfranchisement, Jim Crow cars, anti-intermarriage laws and separate schools because they mean ultimate degradation the eyes of the whites. "Cincinnati, Washington and St. Louis have the best separate schools for the Negro in the United States, and it is significant," he said, "that the percentage of attendance of colored children at these schools is lower than that at the mixed schools of Boston, Cleveland and New York." He quoted figures from the United States Census as giving the following percentages of attendance of colored pupils between ten and fourteen years of age: Cincinnati, 93.1; Washington, 90.5; St. Louis, 89.4; Boston, 95; Cleveland, 94, and New York city, 93.1. Disfranchisement, he asserted, caused the race to get the poorest facilities in cities and rob the Negro of the opportunity to protect his civic interests. SCORES COMMUNITY NEGLECT Professor Cook scored the policy that meant that colored boys girls in the South were not considered in uplift movements. He pointed out that playgrounds, parks, good schools and justice in the courts were not given the race, and that associations operating for ameliorating conditions confined their activities largely to the whites. He criticized the Boy Scout movement for its indifference to colored boys and declared that such neglect meant that the white boys would grow up either with contempt or indifference to the rights of the Negro. He pointed out that the Boy Scout movement was supposedly for developing the idea of the brotherhood of men and proving a positive factor in hastening the day of universal peace. He scored Maryland for not giving the colored children in the counties adequate school facilities. "The condition of the Negro child," he said, "will be perpetuated into his manhood if the white people choose that it shall be so. At every step the Negro has accepted the opportunity to change and better his condition, and at almost every step his course has been impeded by public opinion or legisla- tion. The State should see to it that every child, as far as possible, should not only be induced to become a strong citizen physically, mentally and morally, but should insist and force the child to become so as a preventative." "KULTUR" AND EFFICIENCY Professor Miller declared that the Germans emphasized "Kultur," while Americans placed stress on efficiency. He said that the Negro could not expect amelioration of his condition through appeals to the religious conscience of the whites, but must through the efficiency test. Dr. George F. Bragg, Jr., sharply dissented from Professor Miller's view, declaring that appeals to the white clergy are not only needed but feasible. He also said that the awakening of the white clergy to the wrongs inflicted would mean much for the Negro. Miss Cvington spoke of the work that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is trying to do to break down race discriminations. Dr. J. O. Spencer, president of Morgan College, made a plea for interest in the fight that will give every county a minimum school term for the colored schools. He said that some of the counties did not use all of the money that the State gave them for colored schools, much less adding to the sum. He said that he believed that Baltimore city treated white and colored children on an equal basis as far as salaries are concerned, but his expression caused one of the city teachers to register an emphatic contradiction. Dr. L. B. Moore, of Howard University; Rev. A. C. Garner, of Washington, and J. Carstains, of Alabama, were among the visitors noticed in the audience. WOMEN'S CLUBS IN SESSION Philadelphia, May 13.—The nineteenth annual session of the Northeastern Federation of Colored Women's Club will be held for three days at Allen A. M. E Church, beginning, July 7. Miss Elizabeth Carter, of New Bedford, Mass., former head of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, is president of the association. BIG REVIVAL IN PROGRESS Los Angeles, Cal., May 14.—A big revival, with all of the colored churches of the city cooperating, opened in a big tent on the Y. M. C. A. grounds Wednesday. House-to-house visits, personal appeals to men and women, and strong sermons are among the features of the campaign. Rev. C. P. Jones, of Jackson, Miss., is leading the revival. BAPTIST MINISTERS ANNUAL SESSION Danville, Va., May 14.—"Crime and its influence will take wings and fly when our youth are brought up under the influence of Christian education," declared Lawyer W. P. Allen in addressing the Virginia Baptist State Convention at the opening of the 48th annual session Wednesday morning, "and it will pay the race to send the boys and girls to Christian institutions whenever there is an opportunity to do so." Two hundred ministers are attending the convention from all parts of the State, and many are here from other places. The convention is presided over by Dr. A. A. Galvin, of Danville. GENRI STRANGE ILL Philadelphia, Pa, May 13.—R. Henri Strange, well known in musical and dramatic circles, is ill at his home here. PRICE THREE CENTS ALL IN READINESS FOR MARATHON Thirty-Five Runners To Toe The Scratch in Big Event This Morning Boley, Bannister, Jones, Bantum and Love Are Even Favorites For First Place BY SPORTSMAN Any red-blooded colored American who takes the time to come out to Park Heights and Belvedere avenues, at 11.30 o'clock this morning cannot help feeling a thrill of pride and exaltation as he witnesses thirty-four runners of the best blood and sinew of the race lined up at the scratch eager for the sound of the pistol that will start them over a course of five miles of country roads, park paths, and city streets in a race for glory and prizes. Then if this same colored American transports himself to the Afro-American Office about a half hour later he will feel himself jumping up and giving a wild vell as he witnesses the winner crossing the finishing line. All things being favorable today will witness one of the greatest struggles for long-distance running sureemacy staged on the streets of this city. While there are many entered for the race who have never taken part in such a cont st, yet there are others who have had the experience of such a test, and will no doubt give a splendid exhibition of the running game. An air of uncertainty seems to prevade among the entrants themselves, uncertainty in the sense that none of the runners entered seem to be sure of what the "others fellows" can do, nor exactly confident of what they themselves can do. But the little "Don't" in last weeks Afro-American urging the runners to "Go in to Win" seems to have had the desired effect and now all of them are trying to be the first to cross the finishing line. It is believed that the runners entered from Washington will give a good account of themselves, cwing to their superior advantages in training and coaching. This however has not dampened the armor, nor the spirit of the local runners, who are determined to show the Capital City lads what "stuff" they, of the Monumental City, are made of. There are so many things that can happen to a runner betwix the start and finish of a 5-mile race that it is hard to speculate on a winner, but all things being favorable, we think the following runners will be among the prizes: Isaac Bannister, Daniel Boley, James Bantum, John L. Lee, Tom Jones, and Sidney Burlet. A number of "dark houses" are being groomed on the "s lent" and these no doubt will prove worrisome to the winners. One thing we feel to be a fact is that whom ever the winner may be, he certainly will have earned his honors. The hearty response which we have had from those requested to act in official capacity in the race has been indeed gratifying. The services of the uniformed Boy Scouts of this city have been secured thru the kind efforts of Mr. Charles A. Carey, editor of the Boys' Column, and they will flag the runners along the course of the race and also act as guards around the Afro-American Office to keep the finish clear of the crowd. The following are the runners: 1. Harry A. Boulding, Washington Y. M. C. A. Continued on Page 4. FOR COLORED DEAN AT MORGAN COLLEGE Ministers and laymen of the Washington M. E. Conference have started a movement to have a colored educator elected dean of Morgan College, this city, should Dean Charles E. Young resign. Dean Young has filled the position for years, but has been in somewhat feebled state of health since he suffered a paralytic stroke a year ago. Those behind the movement for a colored dean say that Morgan College and other institutions maintained by the denation have turned out capable men of the race who fill the position. It is pointed that the college is exclusively for the training of colored young men and women, and that a colored dean would be an inspiration to the students. The college has always had a white president, Dr J. O. Spencer being the president. The Washington Ministerial Meeting, at its meeting in Washington, next Monday, will discuss the proposal for a colored dean. Several Baltimore ministers are expected to attend. SOUTHERN SOCIOLOGICAL CONGRESS IN SESSION Houston, Tex., May 13.—Various problems affecting the Negro were discussed at the session of the Southern Sociological Congress. In the section on Race Relations, white and colored speakers discussed such subjects as "A Survey of Progress for the Year;" "The Negro in Relation to Sanitation;" "The Causes of Unusual Mortality Among Negroes;" "Health Problem of the Negro Church;" "The Negro Woman and the Health Problem;" "The Health of the Negro and the South's Labor Problem;" "Is the Negro Race Dying Out?" "Health, the Basis of Race Prosperity," and "Hope, Essential for Moral and Physical Health." CIVIC LEAGUE ORGANIZED Anderson, Ind., May 13. Following the death of an aged colored woman who needed the services of a doctor, colored citizens her- have organized a civic league. It will look after all matters affecting the welfare of the race. Conditions in the schools were attacked and the attitude of the Mayor regarding the exclusion of colored labor on city contracts. ADVERTISE IN SUNDAY EDITION Washington, May 13.—Two pages of Sunday's edition of the Washington Post were devoted to advertisements of local colored enterprises, along with special articles by Judge R. H. Terrell; George William Cook, secretary of Howard University; Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, principal of the National Training School for Girls, and S. W. Rutherford, of the National Benefit Association. ZION CHURCH LAYS CORNER-STONE Louisville, Ky., Mav 14.—A big celebration incident to the cornerstone laying of the Broadway A.M. E. Zion Church is in progress. The next session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Church will be held in the edifice. SILVER SERVICE FOR JOHN DANCY Washington, May 14.—A nationwide movement to raise subscriptions for a silver service to John C. Dancy, secretary of church extension for the A. M. E. Zion Church, on the approaching 25th anniversary of his activities as a general officer of the denomination are in progress. Mr. Dancy was formerly Recorder of Deeds here. THE COLONEL; _— TRAVELS. FAST tee ee ee ae write to you this week ] amona steamer sailing down the Chesa- peake Bay, and before you can read this letter I will one more time be on the Southland, but you may put it down that! have en- joyed myself while in this section of the country, and [am eo glad that I had the pleasure of seeing you. Before telling you anything about myself, and what I have been doing, we must stop and with all ‘American citizens of this race cf ‘ours put a wreath at the grave of Bishop Henry MeNeal Turner, one of the greatest Americans, a man who has given his life for God and his race, but the ‘‘Old Oak Has Fallen.’” While in the oflice of Dr. B. F, Watson, last Saturday, Prof. John R. Hawkins came in with the word that Bishop ‘Turner was dead and he left for Windsor where the Bishop died to arrange for getting his body for burial. All the readers of the Afro- American Ledger, with me ex- tend sympathy to the widow, and pray that she may live long in the good work she is doing also for her race. The whole world knew Bishop Turner. He wag a man who did not fail to speak right out in chureh for his penpje, and he usually said whatever he wanted to say when it come to the Negro. He has plead our cause when we could not plead for ourselves. Thave been doing some getting around up inthe East, and 1 teil you as I told you last week, I have been some where and in some goud company, and I am sorry that the time was so that I could not go no more up here. and have to go down where my people are. 1am going down home. If you recall, { had been to Bos. ton, when I wrote to you the last time, but my letter was from Chester, Pa., and Ihave been}back there. From Boston, I came to New York, then on to Washington, where I went to the meeting of the Churcn Extension Board, of the A. M. E. Church,presided over by Dr. B, F. Watson. They hada great meeting, and Iwas there to see them hold it, but I am not going totake uptime to talkabout it just now. I bavea few things which I desire to say to you about Dr. Watson, and will hold it just a little later. . | want to see him remain in that position, ana hope he will never get the bishop bee, but will serve his church in the position where he has made a special study, and is well prepared to fill. He has had the experience now .and should give it to his church and race. He ie just a good preacher with a good business training. I went to see Howard University, | and 1 found students here from all parts of the United States, and I was_.so glad to have the pleasure of seeing them. 1 walked in the chapel one day and the students juet clapped their hands and the president had to look around to see what was happening. 1 was just coming in that was all. I met many of the professors, and other teachers. Went over to the building where they eat and took lunch with trof. Kelly Miller, one of the greatest men of our race, and Dean Moore and then went out in the street. 1 saw R. W. Thompson, that great writer of our race, and had a talk with him. Iwent over to Baltimore, and the Baltimore Conference was in session, but I rushed on throvgh the city te Chester, Pa., where. I left my trunk and other fixings and went to New York, reaching there ahout 1 o'clock. { wired some friends that I was coming, and they met me at the stable and escorted me up to West Sixty- fourth street “where I found in waiting a prepared supper. I then went to bed sleeping like a log until 7 o'clock Sunday morning. 1 went over to the Union Baptist | Church, where Miss Nannie H. Burroughs was to speak, but she lid not get there, so had to speak Se a PER org Meta a Te. BB ee ee Rly Se ee se eG ee ny a Be ees SE Eee LE Oe LINE SC ra gas SSG OY Re rene REY. B, F, WATSON Bafa Lo sfesfoodeofoefoeonferdo efecto rfeobesfe Toole denfordo ode beete Die a positicn:in the city. =. This was Mrs. Iola Crampton, who is with the Omes, Victrolas records. ‘fhe Baltimore people will not know her by the name Crampton, but she is lola Butler, one of the davghters of one of the pioneer ministers in that section vf the country, Rey. Samuel Butler who use to be in the Baltimore Confer- ence, You remember there were 2 girls in that family, Mary, who married : Rev. Custis, and is an active trained nurse. After the death o. their father and mother the two girls went to New York to try to make gocd, but Mary has returned to look after the home. ‘This little girt went to work for Sol Bloom who were the handlers of the Victrola- records. She took advantage of every opportunity to render a ser- vice that?was not in-ber line, but she wanted tu be useful in order to hold her position, She wanted to be larger than the pasition, so eae there was room to run over. She did run over. She would put in new records for the people, until they got so when they came in they would say “‘We want that little colored girl to wait on us.’’ ‘This demand so increased until one day the manager informed her that she was no longer a maid but a full fledged clerk, and ,she has held that place ever since, and has made her position and is fill- ing it. 1 returned to Chester where I spoke at night for Rev. J. R. Bennett, got my trenks together the next morning and went out to see the conference in session.’ Opened on Wednesday morning and was presided over by Bishop Evans Tyree. Rev Solomon Porter Hood was the pastor. I will not attempt, to give any account of the confer- ence, because this has been furnish- ed by Mr. Johnson. Now comes me to Philadelphia, then to Baltimore, Sparrows Point. I had an invitation from Mr. Evans to be his guest. 1 was guest and I guested away. But then I enjoyed my stay down there. They have a good school and good teachers at Sparrows Point. I will nut be able to dicuss the Point, because I want. to tell you about my visit'to to Lincoln Heights, D..C., the place where is located the school of which Miss Nannie H, Burroughs is president and the school which she herself'founded. She is well trained and then she has placed on the-altar her life for her girls. | think I will not have time to give the school all the space 1 desire and will tnrn my attention to it next week, also some things I have seen in Baltimore. A letter will reach me.at Box 472 Birmingham, Ala, PROMINENT ELK STRICKEN William Lewis, one of the best known Elks in the country, is con- fined to his home, 1319 Argyle avenue, suffering from a stroke of paralysis. His right side is affected. He chas been ina bad shape physically for some weeks, but was somehwat-disinelined to relinquish his work with the Mut- ual Benefit Insurance Company while he took a short rest. Mr. Lewis was one of the organ- zers of Monumental Lodge of Elks and served several terms as nation: al organizer .of the Grand Lodge. He has been engaged in the insur- ance business “for nearly a decades —= = +. on ODD FELLOWS ATAYASHINGTON Headed by Captain Howard Smith, 58 members of Patriarerie No. 9, of Odd Fellow attended the opening of the bazar of Wash ington Patriarchie No. 18 in Wash- ington’ Monday. night. Special feast was prepared Yor the Balti- more contingent *dad @ jolly good time had, Tne visitors returned to this city-early, Tuesday morn- ing... - TROUBLE AVERTED AT , | ST JOHN'S -avery SUMMER SCHO An attempt to create a movement for the return of Rev. James A. Briscoe as pastor of St. John’s A. M. E. Chruch, signally failed last Thursday night. A nmuber of those who thought that Rev. Mr. Briscoe ovght to have been returned as pastor called a meeting to be held at the church and fora time it seemed as if things would be rather warm. The new pastor, Rev. P. 'W. Wortham, heard of the intended meeting and he and Mrs. Wortham were on hand. This seems to have taken the ‘‘starch’’ out of the ob- jectors, though much murmuring was heard. Rey. Wortham delivered an ad- dress, in which he said .that he would meet the officials of the church this week but this did not seem to please some of the recalcit- rants, who kept up a continual ‘murmuring. A policeman, hear- ing that trouble was brewing stood down by the door,but he left after the pastor made his address. *. ‘The finale to the whole matter came when Rev. Mr. Wortham said: ‘Brothers and sisters,.1 think this a good time for a prayer meetiag."” ‘And before any more murmuring could go,on he had friends and would-be foes singing and praying. The new pastor filled the pulpit Sunday morning and was given a warm welcoine by the members. He met the church boards this week. Some of che friends of Rey. Mr. Briscoe declared in tle heat of their passions that they were go- ing to join other churches, but no serious dieaffection in the church is thought to be imminent. Rey. Briscoe assumed the duties of his new charge—Mt. Moriah, Annapolis, Sunday. He told a representative of the Afro-Ameri- can Ledger that he intended work- ing as arduously:there as he did,at St. John’s Church :and that. the members there had;sasaured him every support. ODD FELLOWS TURN OUT IN LARGE NUMBERS Over 1500 members of various branches cf the Odd Fellows and their frienda attended the thanks- giving services incident to the 72nd anniversary vof the order at the Richmond Market Armory Sunday afternoon. Grand Master Morris, of Chica- go, was to have been there to de. liver an address, but his place was taken by Julius C, Johnson, the national deputy grand master. William C. McCard and Rev. George F. Bragg}Jr., also delivered addresses, the latter presenting prizes to various lodges. A feature of the afternoon was an_ eloquent thanksgiving sermon by Rev. | N. Rosa, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. TO SETTLE ESTATE Mrs. Memsley Hall, of Iceland street, went to Atlantic City this week to look after the settlement of the estate of her brother, Jarvis Griffin, who died several weeks ago. He left a number of houses in At- lantic City and his sister is said to be his principal legatee. ‘'Bud’’ Girffin was well known in sporting circles in this and other cities. Hie funeral here was very largely at- tended. . CUMMINGS’ SIXTH TERM Mayor Preston will take the oath of office fer a second term office for a second term ona platform to be erected on the City Hall Plaza next Tuesday. At the same time Harry S$. Cummings will for the sixth time take the oath of office as a member of the City Council, W. 8, COLLINS BURIEB The funeral of William H. Col- lins, who died at his home, 820 Stirling street, following a four- month illness, was held last Friday. Rev. George E. Curry, of Asbury M. E. Church, officiated. —_Inter- ment was in Fvergreen Cemetery. The deceased was born in this vity 62 years ago. He received hie education in a Catholic school. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, tne Namarites .and the Seven Wise;Men. His wife, Mrs. Della Collins, and one daughter evrvive. oe -- Mrs. John H. Carey-and daughter, Miss Harriet, of Philadelphia, visit- ed relatives and friends on Sunday last. Mr. C. H.8 Haney, of W. Biddle street will leave shortly for New York enroute to his summer work dt the seashore, oe Mrs. William: H. Gibson kas gone to Johns Hopkins Hespital for an operation® aon, SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM READY ee en nt caer oe {TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE | SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS : SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION. June 14th to July 234,"1915 | Over 400 Teachers Present Last Session a es ae een cee! Qumbbiibgdeiodmpteee ide 5... Se To the Friends and Eatrons ve late EY Funeral Director ALEX. 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Institute, W, Va.—Much generat In- terest centers In the summer school which will begin June 14 at the West Virginia Collegiate institute in this town. Some of the features that will receive special attention will be meth- ods and mannal training, domestic selence and arts, agricultare, nature stady and Sunday school teacher train- ing. The methods and manual training work will be under the direction of Mrs. Fannie Cobb-Cartor, who is geneml- oi es ae 2 oe oe eee ect OS Ei oh aR cg. a. Ne ge aes ee ees eee C. and.P. Phone, Madison 692 ape fers SS Gog \ GEO. H. HOLLAND 4" =\ fees 5. Formerly Manager forthe late Alex- Rese: * iy ander Hemsley as ie sees ee Reese SS. Funeral Director and bo... fe | fox Ae ve Being | Embalmer ee sane 2 Pipes. oie : 5i7Robert Street |, Ca Will furnish funerals at a price that SO. outers will suit you. Polite, courteous and Weis, Te expert attention guaranteed. Ss Sh key Carriages to hire for all occasions, RS 2 Open da; and night. Se | ly regarded as one of the most capable ‘teachers in hee special line to be found in this country., She has made special preparation for this work by study at Oberlin, the Ohio State university, Chicago university and Columbia uni- versity. Jn addition to this she“has had severil years of actua) and prac- tical application of the principles and methouls learned at these schools. ‘The domestic science will, be under the direction of Miss Charlotte R. Campbell, who has made special prep- aration in her Jine by study at Chicago university and Columbia university after having graduated at the West ¥irginia Collegiate institute. ‘The teachers who took this work under Miss Campbell Jast year were highly gratitied With the instruction received. ‘The domestic arts will be directed by Miss Amanda Gamble, who is gen- evaliy regarded as a very capable teacher. She has also studied at Chil- cago university. ‘The agriculture and nature study will be taught by Professor A. W. Cur- tis, who has given most zenera) satis- faction in the teaching of this subject in the summer school from year, to year. Mr. J. A. Arnold of the United States department of agriculture says that Mr. Curtis bas shown a higher degree of skill in farm management in coggtuctiis the institute farm than most¥6f the men he has had. working under him. ‘Phe Sunday school teacher training wi be under the supervision of the Rey. 1. C., Lyman, D. D., of Attanta, Ga. Dr. Lyman has been employed by the Sunday School Association of the United Stites as : special worker among our people. Te has had a high degree of success in his special line. He has probably visited mére schools conducted by the colored race than any oiher man in the United States and is thoroughly acquainted with thelr needs as to Sunday school teach- er training. ¢{Those who were under his instruction ut the institute last suunmer were hizhly pleased and willl no doubt return, bringing with them many others. aAmong the able corps sof lecturers | who will speak hefore the teachers of | the summer school from time to time during the session ! ve Tresor George BE. Haynes, Pi. 1. of Fisk miversily. Dr, Haynes is one of the most scholarly meu of the race. He is much devoted to the highest and best interests of the race and ms made a very close study of the Nexro from a sociological standpoint. ‘The academic work of the summer school will be dl- rected’ by an able corps of teachers, President Byrd Prillerman will answer ult contnunications regarding the sum- mer school addressed to him at Insti- rite, W. Va. ‘The West Virginia Collegiate instl- ute is situated six miles west of Charleston, the expital of the state, on he Kanawha and Michigan railway, n the most beautiful part of the grent Kanawha valiey. ‘the institution {# surrounded by/a.thriving communtts \f intellizent Nezre citizens, who owa be homes in which they live. The | chool fs connected with Charleston by afiway, internrlan car line and long Uistance teieolione. ‘The campus con ists of eighty acres, much of which {1 overed wth beautiful trees. Tt 3s jsnilly com in summer, and a mora ensant place at which to attend sum ner school ix hard to find. «JOHN H, TCADVIN.... 142 W. HILL STREET, ‘THE UP-TO-DATE UNVERTAKER Wao can uraish & funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 anf xp ‘We ean furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, ate., from ais own stables at the most reasonatle rates. You need not come to see him, just call South 422 or Sevth 396-¥. . 142 W. Hil! 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MOSHER STREET | Branch Telephone Madison’ 1990 | | 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent ; | | Jobn H. Holland, Agent 433 N. Gilmor St | Phone Sparrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 M : eee ee Funeral Director and Embalmer. PHOENIX, MD. All orders given strict attention. First-class Service in every respect. Polite attendants. PhonezCockeysville 384 C. & P. Phone, Madison 1084 JAMES B. DENNIS Funeral Director & Embalimer 1303 PRESSTMAN STREET First.class funerals from $30 Up. Our. $75 funerals are the best in the best in the city.. Money or nomoney, see ME | irst. Crriag23 for all o ceasions, Best quality guaran teed SPS IL ET THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Maryland's Leading Negro Journal Of Opinion : Happenings Throughout the State of Maryland: BERKLEY, MD. (Social to The Afro-American Ledger.) Berkley, Md., May 13.—Rev. F. S. Dennis was welcomed on his return to Hosanna Church. The Hosanna Sunday school is making rapid preparation for their Children's Day service. Miss Viola Norton, of Abingdon, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Norton, of Declinton. Darlington Master Earle Harris, of Abingdon, visited Malcolm and Granville Norton, of Darlington. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Presberry spent Sunday with his parents,Mr. and Mrs. George Presberry. Mrs. Kate Johnson, of Philadelphia, was buried from Hosanna Church Friday. SNOW HILL CHITS (Special to the Afro-American Ledges) Snow Hill, Md., May 13.—The Odd Fellows had their Thanksgiving sermon preached at the M. E. Church by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Paust, Sunday. Rev. Henry C. Jones, of Wilmington, Del., preached morning and night at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Martha Spence, of Berlin, was the guest of her brother, Mr. Lemuel Collick. Mrs. Amanda Davis is quite sick. The district meeting of the Methodist ministers met at the M. E. Church Wednesday, and was largely attended. Mrs. Mamie Williams,her mother Mrs. Queen Henry; Dr. Wisehart, and Miss Helen Townsend left here Tuesday morning to take Mrs. Mamie Williams' little daughter Helen to the Peninsula Hospital at Silbury for an operation. LONG GREEN HAPPENINGS {Special to The Afro-American Ledger.} Long Green, Md., May 13.—Sunday was Communion day at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Rev. W.T. Brown has been returned as pastor. Mrs. Elia Quickley was suddenly called away to attend the funeral of her aunt in Baltimore. Mrs. Mary Larkins, of Hydes, and Mr. Robert Forrester of Glenarm were called to Annapolis, Md., to attend the funeral of their mother. Mrs. Annie Forrester, who died May 2. Mrs. Mary Anderson and Mrs. Mamye Anderson are ill in St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore. Misslean Quickley entertained Misses Frances Hawkins and Ether Young, Messrs. Danlock and John Smith of Towson, Sunday afternoon. Miss Blanche Hughes was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Gassoway, Sunday. Those on the sick list are: Arch Smith and James Hawkins. DENTON NOTES [Bradley is the Afro-Americas Ledger.] Denton, Md., May 13.—Rev. J. H. Fitchett, who has just been returned as pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, was greeted by a large congregation Sunday. Mesdames Emma Stanford and Mary A. Banks, of Atlantic City, have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bailey. Mrs. Annie Fitchett, president of the Women's Mite Missionary Society of Bethel Church, entertained at the society, after which the following officers were elected: Mrs. Fitchett, president; Mrs. A. M. Bailey, vice president; Mrs. Adeline Lewis, treasurer, and Mrs. O. G. Flamer, secretary. Mesdame A. L. Williams, Rosa Emory, Ida Bailey, Eliza J. Smith, Adeline Lewis and Sarah E. Bailey were appointed members of various committees. Rev. C. B. Bailey is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bailey. Miss Viola Horner entertained the Young People's Penny Club. Mercer Horner, the 14 year old son of Mrs. Saran Horner has been taken to Baltimore to have his eyes treated. It is rumored that Miss Viola Jones and A. H. Chester are married. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS Special in the African American Ledger Crisfield, Md., May 13.—Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Shiloh M. E. Church. Rev. J. H. Wallace preached in the morning and the district superintendent, Rev. W.A. C. Hughes, at night. The funeral of Mrs. Ethel Brittingham was held at Shiloh M. E. Church on Wednesday. She was the wife of Rev. Joseph Brittingham. Mrs. Annie C. Daniels, wife of Elmer Daniels, died recently. Mrs. Robert Johnson is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Wilson. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. William F. Waters and left a fine boy. KENNEDYVILLE ITEMS (Special to The Afro-American Ledges.) Kennedyville, Md., May 13.—Rev. Dr. L.S. Flagg, of Baltimore, preached to a good congregation at Fountain M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. He gave a moving picture entertainment at the church Tuesday evening. Mothers' Day was observed at the church Sunday, Rev. D. G. Waters preaching a special sermon. William F. Anderson gave an enjoyable victrola entertainment. TRAPPE NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledges.) 2 Trappe, Md., May 13.—Miss Mamie L. Potts, assistant teacher in the public school, gave an entertainment for the purpose of securing funds to prolong the school term. Fred Smith, of Easton, was here to visit his brother, John Smith, Sunday. Mrs. Carrie Hitts, of Baltimore, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Danks. Mrs. Charles Russum spent last week in Baltimore. Mrs. Walter Scott visited Mrs. William Jackson, of Brummeltown, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilson and Mrs. John Fletcher were visitors of Easton last week. Miss Adelia Dickson, who has been in the Easton Hospital, is very much improved. Mrs. Moses Banks, Mrs. Etta Thomas and Howard Rakes are on the sick list. James and Earl McDaniels, of Salem, were called here to attend the funeral of their mother. CECILTON HAPPENINGS Suspended to The Afro-American Ledges. Cecilton, Md., May 13.—The services at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church were well attended Sunday. The members and friends are rejoicing over the return of the pastor, Rev. John Hammond, who has served this church very acceptably for four years. Happy Home Lodge, No. 2867 and Household of Ruth, Lilly of the Valley, No. 493, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows attended services at 3 o'clock. The sermon was preached by Rev. Hammond. Thomas Francis was master of ceremonies. At night "the church observed Mothers" Day with a very inspiring program. Mrs. Leander Peaker and Miss Helen Peaker spent Sunday in Cecilton, the guests of their sister, Mrs. Emma Boyer. Mrs. Laura Young, of Wilmington, Del., spent Sunday here visiting her daughter, Miss Mary Bayard, one of the teachers in the public school. There was a very pretty marriage at Union Bethel parsonage Monday evening. The happy couple was Mr. George Williams of South Carolina and Miss Madeline Brown of Kent county, Md. The citizens are busy preparing for a grand picnic on Whit Monday May 24th. Music is to be furnished by the Francis Cornet Band and members of the Famous Tillers Military Band of Chester, Pa. A swift baseball game is to be played between the Cecilton Giants and the Elkton Hail Hitters. CENTERVILLE HAPPENINGS Centerville, May 13.—The colored schools of Queen Anne county will hold their first annual exhibit, May 14th, at the Industrial Building. Commencement exercises at night will begin at 8 o'clock. Speakers: Rev. S. S. Jolley, Prof. Howard Gross, Mr. J.P. Forrester, principal; W. D. Earle, first assistant; Miss Alma Thomas, second assistant; Mrs. Emeline Nichols, supervisor; Miss Agnes Wright. The public school of Wye Neck will continue until June 15. The patrons of the school under the leadership of J. T. Rhymes, Ford Flamer, J. H. Wright, Joseph Price and others. This will make one month more for the children of this school. It would be wise if every colored school in the State would THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER add more time to their schools by public subscription than having such long vacations, making them dull in their studies. Turning out all of these small children now, means a backward step for our race and it is high time now we were doing more for small children. E. J. Emory is teacher of the school. CARMICHAEL ITEMS spoken to the African Leaders. Carmichael, Md., May 13.—Mother's Day was observed in John Wesley Church Sunday. A special program was rendered. The pastor, Rev. W. C. West made the principal address. His remarks were directed to the Christian duties of the mothers to their children. Mrs. M. West conducted the service to the satisfaction of all. Mrs. Mary E. Green, organist, rendered a solo "Mother's Prayer." The collection for the day was $14. MONKTON JOTTINGS Monkton, Md., May 12.—Rev. J. C. Norris, the new minister and family, of Hereford circuit moved into the parsonage last Thursday. The ladies of the church were present and gave him a cordial welcome. Mrs. John Mosby, of The Manor, entertained the Ladies' Aid Society of St. Luke's Church last Thursday. Miss Nellie Watkins, of Morgan College, Baltimore, visited her parents Sunday. Miss Emily Smith is at the Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, where she was operated on for appendicitis. FAIRFIELD JOTTINGS Fairfield, Md., May 13.—Rev. P. L. Moore, of Philadelphia, former pastor of the C. M. E. Church here, was a visitor here this week. A successful entertainment to secure funds to continue the public school was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs. Archie Faulkner. Misses Estella Jennings and Vivian Black were successful in tieing a donkey's tail and were given prizes. W. W. Brown and Archie Faulkner, along with a jitney bus load of people, went to Mt. Winans Sunday. Rev. Heavelow is doing well at the C. M. E. Church. Benjamin Green is able to be out after three weeks' illness. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS Pocomoke City, May 13.—A large congregation greeted Rev. E. T. Addison, the new pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Quinn, of Philadelphia, are visiting here. Local Odd Fellows held thanksgiving services at Mt. Zion M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. J. W. Bond preached and addresses were delivered by Rev. E. T. Addison, Edward J. Victor, Isaac M. Collier, John H. F. Dix, S. H. Long and Miss Georgia James. Mrs. Mamie L. Gillett was in Baltimore this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lorie Taylor gave a tea in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo James of Cambridge. Rev. J. N. Waters,former pastor of Georgetown Mission, was here this week. GIRDLETREE PERSONALS The Afro-American Ledoux Girdletree, Md., May 13.—Mrs. Malinda Stevenson is on the sick list. Also Mr. James Richardson is quite ill. The baseball team of Girdletree played a match game with Mt. Wesley Saturday, the score being 17 to 6 in favor of Girdletree. NEWS FROM FREDERICK Special The Afro-American Ladies Frederick, Md., May 13.—Asbury M. E. Church observed Mother's Day in the afternoon with a special program. Good singing, recitations and addresses were on the program. Rev. J. W. Townes of the First Baptist Church baptized at the morning service. Rev. W. A English preached the annual sermon to the Odd Fellows, Sunday. Rev. M. G. Lee was called to fill the pulpit at Clarksburg, Md.,Sunday afternoon. Mr. S. W. Rutherford, general manager of the National Benefit Association spent Monday here on business at the branch office, 116 W. Allsaint street. Rev. M. J. Naylor of Baltimore was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. James Skinner, Miss Elsie Thomas spent Sunday at their parent's home at Mt. Pleasant. Miss Emma Williams of Washington, is visiting her parents. CATONSVILLE ITEMS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville, Md., May 13.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Terrel celebrated the thirteenth anniversary of their marriage on Friday night with a reception. Miss Ethel Thompson and Miss Cargill, the daughter of Rev. C. C. Cargill were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Murray, Sunday. The senior choir of Grace A. M. E. Church will sing at Cowdensville A. M. E. Church, Sunday, May 23. The Grand Lodge and Household of Ruth and Subordinate Lodges of Seven Wise Men will have a sermon preached to them Sunday at Grace A. M. E. Church. The First Picnic of the season will be held Thursday at Greenwood Electric Park. TAPPAHANNOCK CHITS (Special to The Afro-American Ledge.) Tappahannock, Va., May 13.—On Sunday, May 9th the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows of our town had their annual thanksgiving service at the Berean Baptist Church. On Duty Lodge, No. 9181 turned out in full to hear the sermon which was preached by Rev. Wm. Yates after which an address was delivered by P. N. F., R. A. Adams. Mrs. Beal Elliott, who has just close a term as teacher at the Northern Neck Academy, was in town Sunday, the guest of Mr. Austin Buckner. She left for Baltimore on Monday to visit her mother. WINCHESTER NOTES (Sparta) to The Afro-American Ledgas. Winchester, Va., May 13.—The Mt. Carmel Oratorio Society, assisted by some of the best musical talent of St. Paul's A.M.E. Church and John Mann M. E. Church is preparing for an appearance at the Auditorium during the week of May 17th, in one of the finest musical productions ever attempted by the people of Winchester. Miss Sarah E. R. Parks, president; Miss Laurie Royers, directress. The Morning Star of the West. No. 1461 G.U. O. O. F. had their annual sermon preached at Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church Sunday night, by Rev. W. V. Fiber. The officers are as follows: James F. Robinson, N. G.; John Jones, V. G.; Aaron Harper, N. F.; Cornelius Robinson, W. F.; James Hardin, P. S.; Howard Robinson, P. N. G.; Thomas Nickens, Guardian; Albert Newman, Warden; Rev. George W. Stephenson, Chaplain; Mayhew Cook, Judge Advocate. Rev. Meredith Armstead preached a wonderful sermon at St Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday morning; subject: "Remember Mother." At night the following subjects were orated upon: "The Home, One of the Bulwarks of Civilization," Rev. J. Luther Martin; "Mother the Character Builder of the Child," Mr. Albert F. Martin; "The Mother of Today," Rev. James W. Stephenson. The services of John Mann Church Sunday were well attended. Rev. C. E. Queen was at his best. Mrs. Cornelius Robinson, who has been suffering with neuralgia, is somewhat improved. Miss Mary Johnson of Baltimore is here spending the summer with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson. Winchester is boosting the Afro-American Ledger. EASTON NOTES (Special to Afro-American.) Easton, Md., May 13. — The recent death of George E. Tilghman is generally regretted here. 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All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored Churches 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 LEDGE, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, MAY 15, 1915 It was right mean in Jupiter Plivius to spoil the fun of Young America the way he did on Wednesday. Now they will not get an opportunity to see a Circus parade for a whole year again. --- It is exceedingly unfortunate that the local Masonic fraternity is getting so much publicity in the courts of this State in these days. It is sincerely hoped that those who are in authority will see to it that no more of this kind of advertisement, which is without doubt injurious to the fraternity, appears in the public press. Matters of this kind ought to be settled within the confines of the fraternity and not be aired in public. A little discretion would do much along this line. Germany seems bent on putting itself entirely outside of the pale of civilized nations. In this Twentieth Century, with the lights of civilization blazing almost everywhere, it seems almost incomprehensible that a nation, so highly cultured as the German people, should descend to making war on innocent women and children. It is a time for a let up. It is also hoped that in dealing with this question, the government at Washington will use better judgment than it has done in many other things since it came into power, notably the question of dealing with a part of the America people, who unfortunately, probably, were little darker than the ruling majority. However that may be, we are true enough Americans to want to see our chief executive, no matter of what political persuasion he may be, do the right thing and the thing that will make our country stand out in the very best light among all the nations of the world. SUNPAPER ETHICS The "Sunpaper" seems rigidly to observe "a Negro policy." That is it treats our people as not, properly, of the body politic. Possibly, more than any other instrument, it has helped to shape "public opinion" in that direction. And when one reads its motto, "Light for all" he must supply the invisible words, "except Negroes." Recently, a prominent colored citizen and tax payer sent a most respectful communication to the open "fcrum" of the Sunpaper, but, as yet it has not appeared. The main contention of this unpublished article was to the effect that "public opinion" ought not to force any one whole race of people, making up the community, as a body, into either one of the two great political parties. That the organic law recognized no such thing as "race," but only individual citizens making up one whole community. That all such individuals paid a common rate of taxes for erection of and support of a system of common schools for all. That without any authority of the fundamental law, those in authority had assumed the responsibility of treating one of the races of the community as "a race apart," and denied them the full advantage of their rightful equity in the common schools provided by the common fund. Failing to do justice to them in this matter, giving them imperfect and insufficient accommodations, they are morally forced into the ranks of any party which will at least make some show towards securing justice to them in this and kindred matters But the Sunpaper being largely responsible in creating such adverse public opinion it can not perceive that the "Anglo-saxon" principles of justice can rightly be applied to people having dark skins. It does not propose to turn on the light on such a black subject. And yet, at diverse times, it has the audacity to read moral lectures to the black people whom it refuses to treat as men and brethren. Great are our disadvantages when both the white press and the white pulp, like the priest and the Levite, pass us by on the other side. But by the power of the Almighty our disadvantages shall soon be turned into positive advantages. THE LATE BISHOP TURNER THE LATE BISHOP TURNER One of the most unique, interesting, and powerfully strong leaders of men, that have occupied the attention of the American people, during the past half of a century, has been removed in the passing of the late Bishop Henry McNeal Turner. In strength of natural endowment and native ability, we doubt whether Bishop Turner had any superior, and certainly but few equals. His was verily a militant life almost to the very end. It would make quite a long list to numerate the many public positions of honor which were so acceptably filled by the dead prelate during the period of his public life. Bishop Turner was courageous and brave almost to the point of audacity. There is one phase of his most useful life well worth the study and emulation of young men filled with an enthusiasm to genuinely serve the best interests of their race: we refer to his absolute frankness and sincerity. He was utterly incapable either of hypocrisy or of that suave and polite diplomacy which comes periously near to a violation of the ninth commandment. in word or deed. Bishop Turner was a vigorous and entirely original thinker. He lived in his head. What he verily believed he would utter as freely in the heart of Georgia as in the city of London. The race possessed few such energetic characters as Bishop Turner. And, although the element of stern rigidity permeated his very being, yet it was not unmixed with the tenderest exhibition of mercy and genuine human sympathy. There could not be the least doubt with respect to Bishop Turner's devotion to Methodism, and yet, for all that, he laid more than usual stress upon the third word which constitutes the official name of the church. While holding on to every thing of value, in Methodism, he believed most faithfully in "historic" Christianity; and with John M. Brown, Campbell, Dickerson, Derrick, and others, lead the way for the "ritualistic movement" in the African Methodist Church which had for its object the improvement of the public services of the church, by as an extensive adaptation of Wesley's Prayer Book as was possible, considering the literary condition of most of the people. This particular advance in the church stands as a monument to a man, who with less fearlessness could hardly have hoped to have succeeded. Bishop Turner was a man of great "vision." One of his great "visions," thus far, has not been realized. His was the vision that while the African Methodist Episcopal Church remained absolutely independent in governing and controlling its own affairs, yet, that it should find such close and intimate affiliation with the Protestant Episcopal Church as to be practically one. In such an event, he reasoned that the financial help, prestige and influence of the Episcopal Church should be exerted in rendering that organization more and more efficient to accomplish among the black people what it never could hope to do directly. It was, indeed, a "great vision." It was a "vision" ahead of the age in which we live. The marked peculiarity, and strangeness, of some of the radical views of Bishop Turner, but emphasize the greatness of his character and soul. He was a prince among men. And no man, in the half century immediately following the civil war, has served his race with more sincere devotion, fidelity, and genuine ability, than Henry McNeil Turner. May he rest in peace. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER LATE LITERARY NEWS NEGRO POSSIBILITIES With reference to the Negro two things are observable. One is that any distinction so far won by a member of the race in America has been almost always in some one of the arts; and the other is that any influence so far exerted by the Negro on American civilization has been primarily in the field of esthetics. But there is something deeper than the sensuousness of beauty that makes for the possibilities of the Negro in the realm of the arts, and that is the soul of the race. The wail of the old melodies and the plaintive quality that is ever present in the Negro voice are but the reflection of a background of tragedy. No race can rise to the greatest heights of art until it has yearned and suffered. The Russians are a case in point. Such has been their background in oppression and striving that their literature and art today are marked by an unmistakable note of power. The same future beckon to the American Negro. The Negro has great gifts of voice and ear and soul; but so far much of his talent has not soared above the vaudeville stage. This is due most largely of course to economic instability. It is the call of patriotism, however, that America should realize that the Negro has peculiar gifts which need all possible cultivation, and which will one day add to the glory of the country. Already his music is recognized as the most distinctive that the United States has yet produced. —Benjamin Brawley in the Southern Workman. TRUE REFORMERS IN SESSION The Northern Grand Division of the Rosebud Nursery Convention True Reformers held its annual session at Whatcoat M. E. Church, with Mrs. Sarah F. Lewis, of Washington, presiding. Among those who spoke during the session were Rev. S. S. Morris, grand master of the order; Rev. Hezekiah Brown, chief of the Maryland division; Maurice Rousseille, grand secretary, Mrs. M. E. Taylor, Miss Lucinda Smith, Mrs. Susan Block, Mrs. S. J. Winters, Mrs. Agnes Goldston, Mrs. Missouli Smith, Miss Mable Henson, Mrs. Alice J. Schools and Bishop P. A. Boulden. Formal welcoming services were held Tuesday night of last week, after which Caterer Julius C. Johnson served a banquet. The convention closed with a concert at Perkins Square Baptist Church. M. E. CHURCHES TO UNITE Plans for uniting with the Union American M. E. Church were discussed at the session of Maryland and Virginia district of the African Union Methodist Protestant Church, at St. James Church, Towson, Friday. Following the discussion, in which President Perry E. Robinson, Bishop P. A. Boulden of the Union American M. E. Church, and others took part, it was decided to appoint a commission to confer with the other denomination next month. The plan of coalition provides for the election of two more bishops. The Sunday School auxiliary met Friday afternoon, and at night a platform meeting was held. At the opening session, Wednesday, President Robinson delivered an address reviewing the work of the denomination and urging that it merge with Union American M. E. Church. He also mentioned the fact that St. Luke's Church, Norfolk, had joined the C. M. E. Church. Bishop Boulden preached Thursday night. Among the ministers introduced during the session were: Revs. W. D. Wood, A. Powell, P. H. Green, D. J. Russell, E. C. Brown and J. W. Brown. The ordination of deacons and elders will take place Sunday afternoon, President Robison preaching the sermon. The conference will come to an end with the announcement of the appointments Monday night. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION The fourteenth anniversary of the Maryland Cooperative Baptist Sunday School Convention will be observed at First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry streets, next Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A special program will be rendered both nights, concluding with a banquet. Miss Minnie Lee Raines has returned home from an extensive trip of eight months traveling through the West. She will be glad to see her many friends at her home. 1717 McCulloh street. DANCE FESTIVAL PATRONIZED BY PROMINENT CITIZENS Mr. Lewis H. Murray begs to announce that the Evolution of the Dance, to be produced at Albaugh's Theatre Friday, May 21, at 8:15 p.m. by far the most pretentious offering ever made by him. The dances, of the various groups, are to be executed, in every instance, as advocated by such dance artists as Pavilowa, Isarao Duncan, Mikail Morkin, Ruth St. Dennis and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle. This must necessarily employ certain styles of dancing never before attempted by local amateur artists; such as rhythmic aesthetic and bare-foot dances The production is given from a strong educational point of view, with the aim of showing the many educational principles involved in both the old and new styles of dancing. The concert is produced with the following local patrons and patronesses: Dr. and Mrs. H. Stanton McCard, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Wright Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Baker, Dr. and Mrs. E.V. Fitzgerald, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Short, Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Wheatley, Hon. and Mrs. Wm. C. McCard, Mr. and Mrs. Noble, Mr. W. Ashie Hawkins, Mrs. George McMechen, Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Winfort Braxton, Mr. and Mrs Wm. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chambers, Misses Louise Parm, Ethel Lewis, Agnes Lansey, Florence Lansey, Daisy Bailey, Lottie Ruff, Lillian Hughes, Emma Mason, Roberta Waring, Ora Weaver, Alma Sampson, Katie Sheppard, Selma Gearing, Cecelia Connor, Ettamay Smith, Erma Bruce, Annie E. Smith, Alethea H. Washington, Mrs. Beatrice Hawkins, Mrs. Eulalia Calloway, Miss Cornelia Wilson, Miss King, Messrs. J. Arthur Turner, Gough McDaniels, Ralph Cook, Dr. Lewis Greene, Mr. Fearless Williams, Mr. Henry Hale and Mr. Daniel Rich. The concert in Washington is produced with the following patrons: Dean and Mrs. George Wm. Cook, Dr. and Mrs. Creed W. Childs, Judge and Mrs. Robert H. Terrell, Dr. and Mrs. Charles I. West, Prof. and Mrs. E. C. Williams, Prof. and Mrs. A. H. Glenn, Mr. Neval H. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Guy, Major and Mrs. James E. Walker, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Arthur Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. U. W. Hall, Mrs. B. K. Bruce, Hon. James A. Cobb, Dr. Fairfax Brown, Dr. Sara W. Brown, Miss Mary Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe C. Bruce, Miss Marion Shadd, Mrs. Helen Irvin, Misses Blanche Nalle, Etta L. Williamson, Zita Dyson, Eleanor Curtis, Fleetwood, Jessie Parks, Theresa Lee, Mrs. Sewell, Drs. Charles A. Tignor, W. L. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Messrs. G. F. Cook, Bernardin Smith, J. F. N. Wilkenson. MRS. BRENT CONVALESGENT Mrs. Lavinia C. Brent, who has been seriously ill for the past two months at her residence, 806 George street, is much improved and wishes to thank her many friends for the beautiful flowers and the many delicatessen sent her during her illness. On Tuesday evening, May 11th the Glittering Star Circle of Allen's A. M. E. Sunday School led by Assistant Superintendent, Miss Annie Russell, met somewhere in the highway and then proceeded to the home bringing with them baskets of flowers and fruits. After presentations were made the table was spread and a sumptuous repast was enjoyed. It was eleven o'clock when Mr. Brent, superintendent, arrived and after having greeted everyone he started a reshearsal of Conference Convention Songs which lasted until the wee wee hours. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brown, Mrs. Annie Batson, Mrs. Celia, Mrs. Jessis G. Valentine, Misses Mary C. Nixon, Hattie Green, Annie M. Batson, Alice Johnson, Ada Wells, Gertrude Hoban, Irene Moore, Viola Frisby, Agnes Gross, Rachel Ross and Carrie Washington, Mr. Herbert Frisby, Mr. Allen Collick and Mr. Howard D. Brent. ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH AND PASTOR ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH AND TRAIN The sixth anniversary of the founding of Wayland Baptist Church and the fifth anniversary of the pastorate there of Rev. W. J. Winston were fittingly observed a few evenings ago. One of the pleasant was the burning of the mortgages on the church. Rev. J. H. Taylor was master of ceremonies. Miss Clementine White and Mrs. Fannie Dorsey spent Sunday in Washington, the guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Stepeau. 24. Leland Finney, Dunbar A. A. 25. James Bantum, Dunbar A. A. 26. Daniel Haywood, Dunbar A. A. 27. Wm. Carr, Dunbar A. A. 28. Irvin Bevans, Dunbar A. A. 29. E. Wilson Jackson, St. Mary's A. C. 30. Wm. Bond, St. Mary's A. C. 31. Arthur Jordan, Golden Arrow P. C. 32. Calvin Nichols, Trinity S. S. 33. Sydney Burrell, Unattached. 34. Harry W. Patterson, Unattached. 35. Charles Fields, Clef Jr. P. C. Wm. P. Burdick, P. A. L., Honorary Referee. Ulewlyn Wilson, referee. D.O.W. Holmes, Ralph V. Cook, and S. S. Booker, Judges. Adolph Picker, I. N. Ross, Jr., timers. Daniel Murphy, Bernard Webb, scorers. Checkers—P. D. G. Pennington, J. E. Murphy, Jr., L. G. Hubert, Wm. Griggs, Harry Wade, George B. Murphy, Gough D. McDaniels, Alvin S. Jones, James A. B. Callis, John Armstead, J. Arthur Turner, Henry Brown, Ralph Reckling, Charles Johnson, Walter Demand, Lloyd Clarke, C. H. Brooks, Percy Borron, and H. Milton Gross. From the pace on the Big Marathon to the Outdoor Meet held under the Astoria Athletic Association at Gwynn Fall Park on Saturday, May 22, at 1 p. m. The Big Marathon to be run off on this Saturday will be a conditioner and timer for the Second Outdoor Meet of the Astorias. Much stir has already been made among the juniors and seniors that will take part in this meet. Since most of the local athletics are in better trim than ever before, many records are expected to be broken. As this meet has the sanction of the A. A. U. of America, all persons must be registered by the same. This organization will gladly accept any new records that shall be established on that date. The Astorias are making strenuous efforts to have everybody in the city take part in this meet. Since there has not been an outdoor meet for the last four years they feel as if the younger members of our race have dwelt in four years of weakness instead of strength. Let every principal see that his school has a large representation. In order that the boys will have all possible chances of committing themselves properly, the entry fee shall be 10 cents for each event or 25 cents for three, per boy. The medals and trophies for the Astoria Meet will be exhibited at the up-to-date drug stores beginning with Monday, May 17. Be sure to get a glance at these worthy prizes. Mr. Harry O. Wilson, one of the liberal contributors to the medal fund, has also donated the all-round athlete's or individual silver trophy which will also be on exhibition with the other prizes. McAlliser's Sporting Goods Company and Little Joe Weisenfield have also given silver trophies. The Astorias are very grateful to the contributors of both races for their support in this meet. We also take off our hats to Mr. Sporting Editor, who is doing so much to boost the affair. Be sure to get your entry blanks in by Monday, May 17. Junior blanks may be had at the schools from the respective principals. For all other information and advice, see "Capt" Dorsey, the Astoria secretary, Athletic Headquarters, 1411 Druid Hill avenue. The Game Committee of the Astoria Meet, consisting of a representative from each school and two from each club or college, will hold its official meeting at the headquarters on Saturday evening, May 15 at 7 p. m. Harry C. Arrington, a student at the Jamaica High School, Ithaca, N. Y., was kept out of the recent Cornell athletic meet because of his color. His troubles began as soon as he arrived at Ithaca, the white students cancelling the arrangements made for his staying at one of the fraternity houses. When the time came for the starting of the track meet, he was left out. The colored students here are indignant at the treatment accorded Arrington. GOOD HOPES IN ANNUAL CONVENTION The semi-annual session of the Grand Council of the Grand United Order of Good Hope was held at Good Hope Hall, 655 W. Lexington street, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Reports were received from various departments of the order and the different needs considered. Grand Master William G. Price presided. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AND REUNION CHURCH NEWS FROM AMES MEMORIAL The Rev. A. C. Garner, D. D., pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, Washington, preached at Ames Memorial M. E. Church Thursday night in the interest of the 58th Anniversary Rally. A large and appreciative audience greeted him. A substantial sum was raised for the rally. Mr. Douglass, the world known colored violinist, will appear at Ames Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, corner Carey and Baker streets, Rev. A.J. Mitchell, pastor, Thursday night, May 20; supported by some of Baltimore's best musical and literary talent. The admission will be 25 cents for any seat in the house. Mr. John W. Martin, of 1208 Argyle avenue, who has been seriously ill at his home, is very much improved. Mr. Martin desires to thank his many friends for their anxiety and their kind attention during his illness. U. A. M. E. CONFERENCE TO MEET The annual session of the Union American M. E. Conference will be held at St. Luke's Church, Spring street, beginning next Wednesday. Rev. (. E. Brown is the entertaining pastor. Bishop B. T. Ruley, of Wilmington, Del., will preside. "FOOTWASHERS" PARADE Two dark women gowned in white, with their heads covered in a white cloth and wearing no shoes have attracted attention as they walked about the streets this week. These barefooted women are said to be devotees of some cult which believes in footwashing. RECEPTION TO DR. LYON Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church, was tendered a reception by his congregation Monday night. Among the speakers were: Prof. Mason Hawkins, Mrs. Jennie Mills, Rev. L. N. Ross, Rev. G. E. Curry, John Chew, Albert Johnson and Miss S. Johnson. Dr. Lyon was presented a purse. DORSEY— In sad but loving remembrance of our dear brother, Jas. O. Dorsey, who was killed one year ago today May 15, 1914: Sweet and peaceful be thy rest, Forget you we never can; Taken from our home so sudden, Tore our hearts with pain. Nobly at his post he stood, Our loved one, kind and true; Beloved by all his friends so well And kind to all he knew. By his loving mother, sisters and brother MASONIC GRAND LODGE SUED Milton R. Lee, Suspended Member of Enterprise Lodge, Asked to be Reinstated The legality of the suspension of Milton R Lee as a member of Enterprise Lodge of Masons for alleged disobeyance of the orders of a superior officer will be reviewed in Circuit Court No. 2, Mr. Lee having instituted mandamus pro- ceedings last Saturday. Through his attorneys, Augustus C. Binswanger and Warner T. McGuin, the plaintiff says that he was suspended by the Grand Lodge at its session at Hagerstown last August, that he was not there to defend himself at any trial and that since the time limit of six months an the suspension has expired the lodge has refused to accept his does. The suspension grew out of the refusal to carry out a certain course in initiations suggested by Grand Lecturer Morris C. Burke and that the suggestion was not followed as the members of the lodge were not clear as to whether it was right or not. Subsequently charges of insubordination were filed and Mr. Lee deprived of his membership for six months, which deprivation, he claims has been extended by the refusal to accept his dues, which have been tendered by registered mail. The continued suspension rots him of the past master's honors and makes him subject to ridicule, he claims. The contention is also made that the grand lecturer has no right to prefer charges, the law giving the deputy grand master or five members of the lodge of the accused that right. The Grand Lodge of Maryland, its grand master, Joseph P. Evans; Grand Secretary George T. Duppin, Grand Lecturer Morris C. Burke, Enterprise Lodge, Howard Fitzbugh, worshipful master of the lodge; James F. Fessenton, treasurer; and Charles R. Smith, secretary, are made the defendants. Judge Dobler signed an order requiring the defendants to show cause on or before May 30 as to why relief should not be granted as asked. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AT BETHEL The annual Ascension Day service of St. Andrew's Grand Commandery of Knights Templars and the subordinate commanderies were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Thursday evening. The Knights Templars went through their beautiful service, and afterwards listened to an inspiring sermon by Rev. L. Z. Johnson, of Madison Street Presbyterian Church. Columbus Gordon, the right eminent commandery, presided. TO HOLD BIG'PUBLIC LECTURE There will be a big public lecture Monday night, May 17, at Bethel A. M. E. Church at 8:15 followed by a public reception to the visiting delegates, now attending the National Conference of Charities and Correction. The principal speaker will be Prof. Wm. Pickens, of Texas, a graduate of Yale University and a close student of sociology. Several short addresses will be made by some of the visitors certainly Dr. J. B. Simpson, Ph.D., professor of sociology a Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va. Special music by the Alphian Singing Society and several solos by local talent. The lecture is free and everybody is invited to hear these distinguished speakers. SHOULD STICK CLOSER TO PULPIT That some ministers better stick to their pulpits and forego visits to the homes of their members was the assertion made by Rev. D. W. Hays at the M. E. Ministers' Meeting Wednesday. He said that some men were at their best when they confined themselves to the pulpit. His remarks followed the reading of a paper by Rev. W. D. Wood on "The Utility of Pastoral Visits." Rev. S. R. Hughes said that ministers had to be very careful not to excite unfavorable comment about their visits. "You know many Baltimoreans are opposed to preachers," he concluded. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gail announce the marriage of their daughter Mamie to Mr. Horace Beale Saturday, August 29, 1914 in Ellicott City, Md. Among the callers at the Afro-American Ledger this week were: Bishop P. A. Boulden, of Philadelphia, and C. E. Dunlop, a prominent Mystic Shriner, of Indianapolis. Sharp St. M. E. Church, Etting and Dolphin streets, Sunday at 8 p.m., the annual sermon of the Isla will be delivered by the pastor, Rev. M. J. Naylor. All are invited. The Superintendent of the Star of Bethlehem A. M. E. Sunday School, Mt. Winans, will preach his trial sermon at 3 o'clock this Sunday, at the above named church. NOTICE Invincible Auxiliary No. I will hold their First Anniversary services at Grace A. U. M. P. Church, N. Spring street near Lafayette avenue. Services at eleven o'clock, preaching at 11 o'clock by the pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8.00 p. m., Aquilla Brooks will preach to the Auxiliary. There will be choice selections, solos and duets by Mrs. Katie Franklin and Mamie Loveday and others. Special music will be rendered by the choir of the church. M. Frazier, superintendent of the Sunday School. Rev. J. H. Medlay, pastor. THE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE Meets at Grace Presbyterian Church Monday, May 17th at 11 a. m. To preside, Rev. W.J. Winston; essayist, Sec. S. S. Booker; subject "What can the Ministry do to help the Y. M. C. A." Meeting open to all. W. Edw. Williams, Sec. NOTICE—The Grand U. O. of Seven Wise Men will hold their annual sermon at Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville, Sunday, May 16. Sermon will be delivered by Rev. Dr. C. H. Murray, pastor. All the members are requested to be present at 2.30 p. m. by order of I. P. Brown, State Grand Master. Mamie Mason, State Gr and Sec Are you going to hear Mr. Douglass at Ames Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, corner Carey and Baker streets, Thursday night, May 20? The admission will only be 25 cents. If we were at the theater it would cost you $1.00, 75 and 50c. He is the greatest colored violinist in the world. You will greatly enjoy this evening of Music. He will be supported by some of Baltimore's best local talent. IN MEMORIAM 1.2.1 In memory of Daniel E.Watkins, who died May 3, 1914, the brother of Emanuel E. Watkins, who died September 9, 1911. weep A calm and undisturbed repose Unbroken by the last of foes. Gerald Dani CARDS OF THANKS I wish to thank the fellow lodgemen of my deceased husband, who were so kind to my husband during his illness, as well as the many friends who showed their interest during his sickness and death. Mrs. Della Collins Mme. S. E. Williams, of 1031 N. Carrollton avenue, who has been confined to her home for eight weeks by illness, is now able to be out again. She extends thanks to her relatives and friends for their kindness during her illness. For Sale or Rent For Sale or Rent For Sale—four 3-story houses in 500 block Bloom street; now being repaired; one has been completed and open for inspection. Terms $100 cash, balance as rent. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue. For Rent — In the Margate 1212-14 Druid Hill avenue. Beautiful housekeeping apartment, 6 rooms and bath. Every convenience, including janitor service. Also two front rooms first floor with running water etc. Suitable for offices or living rooms. Harry H. Brown, 212 Clay street. FOR SALE—One beautiful 7-room cottage. Lot 62x136 Bloomingdale avenue, Catonsville. Apply P. H. PRATT, 1322 Argyle Ave. Phone: 4850 Y Mad. FOR SALE—One 5-acre farm, 9-room and store front, and several out-houses, barn, stable, carriage house, tool house and beautiful orchard. Parties giving up business owing to age. Apply to P. H. PRATT, 1322 Argyle avenue. Phone: Mad. 4850 Y. FOR SALE—Three story house in the 1500 block of Argyle avenue. Gr. only $55.00; sewersage connected; terms to suit: Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER MR. LEWIS H. MURRAY & COMPANY "Incomparable and Variable Program" MR. JAMES REESE EUROPE OF NEW YORK CITY TICKETS AT ALL DRUG STORES PRICES $1.00, 7 EXTRA Mr. Lewis H. Murray after the open contest, and will award two S performing best a One-Step and a H rules of the contest. DOUGLASS CONGRE Greater than his Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, grand one of the World's Greatest At Trinity A.M.E. Church Don't miss hearing this wonderful story. Come hear him sing and play "nee River." Assisted by the choir CARDS OF ADMISSION S. M. Johnson, Pastor BANQUET & Given by St. John's A. Lexington street Monday Evening, Admission Mr. Charles Olliver, Supt. Mrs. Ellen Tu Rev. P. W. W. THE DAUGHTER A beautiful cantata of that Sublime Miracle Union Baptist Church By the Handel O Under auspices of the Texas Public Admission, Adults, 15 Cent Mr. Paul V. Brabham, President Mr. Herbert Y. Johnson, Asst. Director MAY FESTIVAL AND W At which some of Baltimore Grace Presbyt CES $1.00, 75c., 50c., 35c. and EXTRA EXTRA Lewis H. Murray alter the regular program, will rest, and will award two Silver Loving Cups to the big best a One-Step and a Hesitation. Watch this the contest. CLASS CONCERT & R Greater than his Grandfather John H. Douglass, grandson of Frederick the World's Greatest Violinists, will ap- pose to A.M.E. Church Wednesday even- ing, bearing this wonderful man. He can make her him sing and play "Deacon Jones' Pray- Assisted by the choir and local talent. ARDS OF ADMISSION 20 CENT Jennson, Pastor Walter Banks, INQUET & REUNI by St. John's A.M.E. Sunday S Lexington street near Pine Monday Evening, May 17th, 1914 vision 15 Silver, Supt. Mrs. Ellen Turner, Chair. Miss B.R. Rev. P. W. Worthan, Pastor THE DAUGHTER OF JARIU tata of that Sublime Miracle of the Saviour, will Artist Church Thursday Eve,, By the Handel Oratoria Society Voices of the Texas Purchase Movement A mission, Adults, 15 Cents Children, 10 Brabham, President Y. Johnson. Asst. Director Mr. Wm. L. Wili Rev. Harvey John FESTIVAL AND WEEK OF MUSIC which some of Baltimore's best talent will face Presbyterian Chur PRICES $1.00, 75c., 50c., 35c. and 25c. Mr. Lewis H. Murray after the regular program, will hold an open contest, and will award two Silver Loving Cups to the couples performing best a One-Step and a Hesitation. Watch this paper for rules of the contest. DOUGLASS CONCERT & RECITAL Greater than his Grandfather Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, grandson of Frederick Douglass one of the World's Greatest Violinists, will appear at At Trinity A.M.E. Church Wednesday evening,May 21 Don't miss hearing this wonderful man. He can make you laugh and cry. Come hear him sing and play "Deacon Jones' Prayer" and "Swanee River." Assisted by the choir and local talent. BANQUET & REUNION Given by St. John's A.M.E. Sunday School Admission Mr. Charles Ollver, Supt. Mrs. Ellen Turner, Chair. Miss B.R. Fleming, Sec'y Rev. P. W. Worthan, Pastor THE DAUGHTER OF JARIUS A beautiful cantata of that Sublime Miracle of the Saviour, will be rendered at Union Baptist Church Thursday Eve., May 20th MAY FESTIVAL AND WEEK OF MUSICALES May 17 to 21,8 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 17-Japanese T Program by the "Odd Penny TUESDAY, MAY 18-The Minute tions, Messrs. Winfort Braxt R. Calloway, Mrs. Ruth L. M. Browne; Instrumental Duet, McAbee. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19-Program THURSDAY, MAY 20-Morgan C Entertainment under the ausp FRIDAY, MAY 21-A Unique P directed by Mrs. Olivia Thomas Admission, each evening, 10 Mrs. Lillian George, Pres. Mrs. Lucy T. Holt, Sec. Dr. W. Edw. W MILLER'S MAY 17—Japanese Tea Party, Native by the "Odd Penny Club" MAY 18—The Minute Men's Program. Lessrs. Winfort Braxton, Lewis Murray, Way, Mrs. Ruth L. McAbee; Readings, Instrumental Duet, Misses Elizabeth H MAY, MAY 19—Program by Boy's Club. MAY 20—Morgan College Glee Club iment under the auspices of The Pastor. MAY 21—A Unique Program by the Y by Mrs. Olivia 'homas. each evening, 10c. Season George, Pres. Mrs. Roland Her Holt, Sec. James W. N Dr. W. Edw. Williams, Pastor MILLER'S COTTAGE MONDAY, MAY 17—Japanese Tea Party, Native Costumes and Program by the "Odd Penny Club" TUESDAY, MAY 18—The Minute Men's Program. Vocal Selections, Messrs. Winfort Braxton, Lewis Murray, Mrs. Eulalia R. Calloway, Mrs. Ruth L. McAbee; Readings, Miss Ella R. Browne; Instrumental Duet, Misses Elizabeth Irland, Gladys McAbee. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19—Program by Boy's Club. THURSDAY, MAY 20—Morgan College Glee Club and Novelty Entertainment under the auspices of The Pastoral Aid. FRIDAY, MAY 21—A Unique Program by the Young People, directed by Mrs. Olivia Thomas. Admission, each evening, 10c. Season Ticket, 25c. Mrs. Lillian George, Pres. Mrs. Roland Henson, V. Pres. Mrs. Lucy T. Holt, Sec. James W. Nichols, Treas. Dr. W. Edw. Williams, Pastor MILLER'S COTTAGE LURAY, VIRGINIA In the heart of the mountain city gaieties with the quiet of courtyard airy rooms, within five minutes in dining table, tennis court, fishing, music Season June 5th to MRS. Book Dates Now GREENWOOD E CATONSVI For terms write, call or phone, C. heart of the mountains. An ideal resou with the quiet of country. Every summ ins, within five minutes of the Luray Ca nis court, fishing, music, dancing. Book Season June 5th to September 30th. MRS. ALDINA HAWK Is Now Book ENWOOD ELECTRIC L CATONSVILLE, MD. write, call or phone, C. WOODLAND, Ca In the heart of the mountains. An ideal resort uniting all city gaieties with the quiet of country. Every summer comfort—cool airy rooms, within five minutes of the Luray Caverns; tempting table, tennis court, fishing, music, dancing. Booklet on request Season June 5th to September 30th. MRS. ALDINA HAWKINS HAINES BIBLE CLASS IN SOCIAL SESSION The Wide Awake Adult Bible Class of Metropolitan M. E. Church Sunday School, Mr. Garrett Rawlings teacher, met at the residence of Mrs George I. Simms, 1309 Division street, Thursday evening, the occasion being the last of the series of four socials given by the class. Mr. George Owens, superintendent of the school gave an interesting as well as instructive talk. He spoke of the large possibilities of organized Christian women and their influence for good in the community. Miss Ida R. Cummings told how the class might assist in the great work of temperance reform. The following officers were elected: Class president, Mrs. Medessa White; vice president, Mrs. Sofe Redden; secretary, Mrs. Hattie Lewis; assistant secretary, Mrs. Bessie Tates; treasurer, Mrs. Ida Hilton; class historian, Miss Fannie Hays. At a late hour the members were EXTRA The regular program, will hold an Silver Loving Cups to the couples destination. Watch this paper for CERT & RECITAL Mrs Grandfather Judson of Frederick Douglass Violinists, will appear at Wednesday evening, May 21 Man. He can make you laugh and "Deacon Jones' Prayer" and "Swa- and local talent. ON 20 CENTS Walter Banks, Secretary & REUNION M.M.E. Sunday School at near Pine May 17th, 1915 15 Cents Turner, Chair. Miss D.R. Fleming, Sec'y Northern, Pastor ER OF JARIUS Circle of the Saviour, will be rendered at Thursday Eve., May 20th Dratoria Society Purchase Movement Association Children, 10 Cents Mr. Wm. L. Wilson, Director Rev. Harvey Johnson, D.D. Pastor WEEK OF MUSICALES He's best talent will appear Merian Church Sea Party, Native Costumes and Club" The Men's Program. Vocal Selection, Lewis Murray, Mrs. Eulalia McAbee; Readings, Miss Ella R. Misses Elizabeth Irland, Gladys am by Boy's Club. College Glee Club and Novelty Poices of The Pastoral Aid. Program by the Young People, as. 9c. Season Ticket, 25c. Mrs. Roland Henson, V. Pres. James W. Nichols, Treas. Williams, Pastor COTTAGE An ideal resort uniting all entry. Every summer comfort— ses of the Luray Caverns; tempt- tusic, dancing. Booklet on request to September 30th. ALDINA HAWKINS HAINES Book Dates Now LECTRIC PARK ILLE, MD. WOODLAND, Catonsville, Md. Among those present were: Mesdames Bettie Cornish, Lettia Hammond, Mary Smith, Maggie White, Sallie Irwin, Laura Clayton, Mary Clark, Ida Hilton, Bessie Tates, Maud Simms. Misses Geneva Simmons, Ethel White, Bertha White, Ida Cummings and Fannie Hays. Mrs. William Johnson, who has been ill at her home. 1229 St. James street, is improving. Mr. John H. King of Annapolis, Md., left the city this week for a three weeks visit in New York. Mrs. Mary F. Saunders, 426 N. Caroline street, is still confined to bed, suffering from gastritis. Corns Bunions MARY LEWIS, Scientific Chiropodist, graduate of Prof. Rohrex's institute, of New York City, now in operation at 1532 Penna avenue. Hours 9 a. m. 6 p. m. --- WHATCOAT M. E. CHUROH. Franklin and Pine Sts. Rev. S. R. Hughes, A. M. Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. B. F. Clarkson, D. D., Baltimore Conference. 3.00 p. m., Sunday School. Choice music. 5.00 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Lusitania Catastrophe." Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thos. H. Johnson, Pres E. L. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHUROH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. Ernest Lyon, Pastor 11 a. m., Special Sermon by Rev. Dr. J. O. Spencer, Pres of Morgan College. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., the pastor, congregation and choir will worship at Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. W. W. Allen, Pastor. 5 p. m., Epworth League closes with a fine program. 8 p. m., Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, of Washington, D. C., will preach. All members are requested to be present during the day to receive envelopes for the new financial plan. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. J. H. Carter. The Freewill Offerment was a success. We filled the quarter peck measure. Many thanks to friends and members who help us. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid Mrs. Elise Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida Williams, Pres. Jr. E. L. EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH McElderry St. and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolphin Street 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor 2 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Class Meeting. 7 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor. Revival service every night. Visitors may take any car and transfer to Orleans street car; get off at McElderry street. W. M. Fowler, Supt. S. S. Osiah Fowler, Pres. Ep. League ASBURY M E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m., preaching by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon. You are cordially invited to attend all those services. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., A. C. E. L. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. T. H. Copeland, Supt. Wm. Coleman, Pres of the League. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets. Rev. A. J. Mitchell, Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6.30.9 a. m., Class. Bros. Lane and Thompson, leaders. 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Henry Johnson, Supt. 5 p. m., Closing exercises Epworth League. Charles Pulley, Pres. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Vested Choir morning and evening services. Thursday night, May 20th, Douglass Violin recital. Admission 25 cents. The Boys Scouts meets every Tuesday at 7.45. Children's Church meets every Friday at 4.30 p. m. If you are a Christian and have no church connection in the city of Baltimore. We invite you to join Amea ST. PAUL, M. E. CHURCH Saratoga St., near Carey Rev. S. A. Virgil, D. D., Pastor The Pastor is preaching a series of sermons on Elijah. They are rich and inspiring. You must hear them. 11 a. m., "Elijah by the Brook Cherith." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Attend the Pastor's Bible Class. 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., "The Conversion of Saul and what is it to us?" Come with open minds ready to receive the messages of the day. ST. MATTHEWS M E. CHURCH Turner's Station Rev. John M. Barnes, Pastor. Boys' and Girls' Day. 9 a.m., Union Experience Meeting led by Willie Neal. led by W. W. 11 a. m., Special Sermon by Pastor to the boys and girls. 2.30 p. m.. Sunday School 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Mrs. Carrie Molock. 6 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Platform Meeting. Persons coming from Baltimore take Sparrows Point car, get off at Dundalk and walk the length of three blocks up the track. Everybody welcome. CENTENNIALM_E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D. Pastor 10 a. m., Pastor's Bible Class 11 a. m., and 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Morning subject: "The Shepherd Psalm. Evening subject: "Jacob Wrestling with the Angel." Superb music by the choir of the church. Everybody weelem. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, Mrs. S. J. C. Kalph, Supt. 5.00 p. m. Edworth League. Your Church Notice belong here PAYNE MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. James G. Martin, Pastor Parsonage 1160 Calhoun Street Revival services every night 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. J. O. Custis. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Topic: 'Why I Believe in Christian Endeavor.' II Tim. 1-1-14. [Union Meeting with the Juniors.] 7.30 p. m., Revival Services conducted by Evangelist Rev. J. O. Custis, assisted by Mary F. Bond. James E. Neal, Supt. Nehemiah Haughton, Vice Pres. A. C. E. L. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. Pastor 6.30 a. m., Early Meeting, Charles Turner, Leader. 1 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sabbath School. 5 to 6 p. m., A.C.E. League. Special program. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. All members and friends please come and hear the arrangements for the year. H. Whittington, Pres. League. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. The Superintendent desires to see both teachers and scholars. 8 p. m., Special Sermon by the Pastor to the Sons and Daughters of King Solomon. In the interest of Class, No. 2 4.30 p. m., Allen C. E. League. We welcome all who will come. Good singing and music. 8 p. m., The Willing Workers together with the Junior Choir of Ames M. E. Church will turn out and have a sermon preached to them by Rev. M. F. Sydes, of Washington, D.C. Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C. E. L.1 H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor 7. a. m., Union Class Meeting. 10 a. m., Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2. 30 p. m., Sunday School. 6. 30 p. m., Allen Endeavor. 7. 30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Classes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Prayer and praise meeting on Friday night. Rev. P. H. Green, D. D., Pastor 'larsonage: 1384 Carroll St. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sabbath Sunday. 8 p. m., Special Sermon by Pastor. Persona wishing to visit the church take any car that transfer to Columbia avenue. All welcome. Aisquith St., near Orleans Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Session. 5.45 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., sermon by Rev. M. F' Sydes, D. D. 8 p. m., Sacred Concert by the Female Ushers' Association. Silver offering. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, President J. W. Woodhous, Secretary GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m. Class. 11 a. m., Stranger. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., closing of the Christian Endevor. 8 p. m., Sermon to the G. U. O. of St. Luke by the Pastor. All welcome to our new church Robert Johnson, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Supt. 3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Drud Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. V. Rodgers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a. m. Preaching service 11.30 a. m. Sunday night, May 16th, 7.15 p. m., special program by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Address by prominent speakers. All are invited. Good music will be rendered. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Orchard and Tessier Sta. Rev. L.C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1232 Argyle Ave. 1 a. m., Special Sermon by a Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 3 p. m., sermon to Ellsworth Post, No. 10, by the Pastor. Everybody is welcome to our services. Wednesday night class. Joseph Bidout, Sec'y C. H. Hanley, Tress. ST. LUKE UNION A.M.E. CHURCH Spring St., near McElderry Rev. C. Edw. Browne, Pastor. 9 a. m., Class. R. L. Carter, leader. 3.11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Ascension of Jesus." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Class. 6 p. m., League. Moses Johnson, President. 8 p. m., The Pastor's Farewell Sermon. Wednesday the Conference opens. Everybody welcome. Moses Johnson, Supt. A Union Service Sunday at 3 p.m. between Waters A.M.E. Church and Penna Ave. A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, choir and congregation will have charge of the service. George L. White, M. D., D. D., Pastor. BISHOP TURNER CALLED TO REST Continued from Page 1 the war regiments. He was the first colored men to be so named. When the present colored troops were formed after the war President Johnson appointed him chaplain. This position he retained a short time, resigning to go to Georgia to organize the work of the denomination in that State. In 1876 he was elected manager of the publishing house of the denomination and four years later was elevated to the bishopric. He enjoyed the distinction of being the senior bishop of the denomination for a long period. STARTS AFRICAN MISSIONS Not only did Bishop Turner organize number of conferences in this country, but he started the work of the denomination in Africa. He was an outspoken critic of the prejudices that the colored people of this country have to suffer and urged the race to go to Africa. He did not hesitate to air his opinions of white people, which were more forceful than elegant at times. He characterized the American flag as "a dirty rag" as far as the race goes and called the United Supreme Court "a mob against the race." Sishop Turner was never molested in Georgia for his utterances, though it is asserted that at the time of the Atlanta riot that some of the irresponsible whites proposed "getting" the prelate. He had served as a member of the Georgia legislature and as a member of two constitutional conventions. He also held other positions. He is credited with having Bishop Heard appointed Minister to Liberia during the second Cleveland administration. Bishop Turner was an insistent advocate of an educated ministry and had received a number of honorary degrees. He edited newspapers at various times, the last being the Voice of the People. He was also the author of a number of books. He had a wide range of information and the General Conference of 1908 retired him from the active episcopacy and elected him historian of the church. With the death of Bishop Lampton, however, he could not resist the temptation to again become an effective bishop. The dead prelate was widely known, and though his ways were brusque, he was appreciated for his many fine qualities. He was married three times. His second wife was Mrs. Harriett Wayman, widow of the late Bishop Wayman. She died a few years ago. His third wife (Mrs. Laura Lemon Turner) and two sons (Jona than and David Turner) survive. MAY INVESTIGATE BRUCE Washington, May 14.—Rumor that a citizens' mass meeting will be held in one of the large churches to demand that an investigation be made of the recent automobile trip to Maryland of Roscoe C Bruce are in the air. Mr. Bruce, who is assistant superintendent of schools, and several others were injured in an accident near Relay several weeks ago. One of the three women injured is said to be quite sick yet. Some of the enemies of Mr. Bruce assert that they know the itinerary of the party and that the time is ripe for an investigation. Meanwhile, Mr. Bruce is attending to his duties in the Franklin Building. ZION MINISTERS CONVENE Philadelphia, May 14.—The 88th annual session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church will convene at We-ley Church, 15th and Lomard street, next Wednesday. Bishop Alexander Walters will preside. Recognition will be tendered Rev. A. Wallace, pastor of the church, his Monday night and Bishop Walters will be given a reception. Walters Church next Tuesday night. A feature of the Conference will be the election of deleter the next A. M. E. Zion conference. ing the churches that are reto have done well during is Walters Church, which sed into another home. Rev. L. Butler, formerly of Bailis the pastor. YTEB LIBERIAN CONSUL. francisco, Cal., May 13.—Hudson, an attorney here, appointed Liberian conthis vicinity. His exe- has been signed by President Philadelphia. ; May 13.—Tenderest of sentiments pervaded the celebration of Mother's Day on Sunday in the Negro churches of this city. Clusters of white carnation, sybilic in their fragrant purity of the most unalleyed affection, hung over channel rails and embellished altars. A number of churches thought of the mothers whose children have passed from their lives and who are rounding out their years in the Home for Aged and Infirm and Julia White Prescilla Home, chairs of honor were placed for their comfort at church services. R. Henri Strange, the Tragedian, is quite ill at his home. Mrs. G. Grant Williams and her mother,Mrs. Almira de Courlander have returned from Atlantic City where they had an enjoyable time. Mrs. Prudence Penn was reelected Captain of the Ladies' Drill Corps of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Philadelphia Patriarchy No. 1. The Nineteenth annual convention of the North Eastern Federation of Womens' Clubs will be held in this city for three days commencing July 7th, at Allen A M. E. Church. Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, of New Bedford, Mass., is president. Miss Esther Mitcnell who graduates from the Girl's High School in June, has written the class poem. The Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church will open next Wednesday, April 19th at Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 15th and Lombard streets. Rev. Dr. Carlton M. Tanner, presiding elder of the Atlanta, Ga. District, and son of Bishop Tanner, is in the city visiting his father. Rev. P. A. Wallace, pastor of Wesley A. M. E Church, and wife, will be tendered a reception on next Monday evening by the congregati in and friends of the church. Mr. William A. Potter catered for the Biddle-Duke wedding last week. Mrs. Esther Sayres. 1233 Pine street, who has been a Kindergarten teacher for a number of years, has resigned her position and will make her future home in Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Taylor of West Philadelphia celebrated their golden anniversary on Tuesday, May 4th, at their home where they were pleasantly surrounded by their many friends. COLORED DEMOGRATS ARE HOPING AGAIN Washington, May 14.—Hope is again being expressed that the next Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia will be a colored Democrat. The place has been vacant since the resignation of Henry Lincoln Johnson a year ago. A. B. Cosey, of New Jersey, and James A. Ross, of New York, were regarded as the most formidable candidates for the position, but they have been eliminated from consideration, it is said. James H. W. Howard, a deputy United States marshal here; Thomas W. Swann, of Illinois; A. E. Manning, of Indiana, and A. E. Clark, of West Virginia, are now mentioned in connection with the position. One man says that President Wilson is too busy looking after other things now to give attention to the claims of colored Democrats. Many of those who aspired for preferment have long since abandoned that hope. Adam E. Patterson, who asked President Wilson to withdraw his nomination as Register of the Treasury, when the Southern race-haters began to wall, is now practicing law in Chicago, while others have gone to less congenial fields than that of being in the glare by holding a big political job. GAVE BLOOD FOR STRANGER Mr. Joseph S. B. Waters, of Phosbus, Va., who has been sick for the past 14 months came to John Hopkins Hospital on March 10, for treatment. After six weeks treatment was ready to go home and volunteered to give his blood for transfusion to Joseph Stevens, the son of P. T. Stevens of Baltimore. Stevens has been to the hospital quite often and was very much in need of blood, and by strange good luck he met Mr. Waters who was a stranger to him. Stevens was lost for words of thanks for such a good need as was done for him. The transfusion was one of the most wonderful that has ever been in the hospital. Both the giver and the receiver are doing as well as can be expected. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER PLAYED WITH NOTED ACTORS Wonderful Achievements of a Southern Boy Whose Work as an Interpreter of the Shakesperian Drama Attracted Notice on Two Continents—Lionized by Moscow University Students. By JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." Ira Aldridge, the great Negro tragédian, left no successor in the profession which he dignified and adorned. That he was a great actor, great in the conception and portrayal of the characters which he assumed, cannot be gainsaid. Aldridge went to England with Edmund Kean some time in the thirties in a humble capacity. It is said, and while there he cultivated a taste for the stage, which Mr. Kean encouraged in every way. He was born in Beltz, near Baltimore, in 1810 and died at Lozz, in Poland, in 1867. He was nearly six feet in height, well proportioned and of dark complexion and had the manners of a Chesterfield. His great reputation as an interpreter of the Shakespearean drama having reached America, arrangements were in progress for his appearance in New York city and the day fixed for him to sail from England, Aug. 15, 1867. He died April 7 of that year, and so his admirers in America were denied the pleasure of seeing him in the roles in which he captivated his European audiences. The St. Petersburg correspondent of Le Nord, writing of this distinguished 11 HERA ALDRIDGE tragedian under date of Dec. 15, 1850, said: "The success of the micro actor Ira Aldridge has been wonderful. At his debut people were confident to see an Otelho who needed neither cage nor pomade to blinden his face. Many expected tears of laughter rather than tears of empathy when they learned that Iago and Iodina would reply to him in German. The absence of an English troupe for him to play with German actors. Those who counted on this were already decided." "From his first appearance on the stage the Mafion artist completely captivated his audience by his harmonious and resonant voice and by a style full of simplicity, texture and dignity. For the first time we had seen a tragic hero talk and walk like common mortals without exaggerated gestures. We forgot that we were in a theater and followed the drama as if it had been a real transaction. "The scene in the third act when the sentiment of jealousy is roused in the ferocious Moor is the true triumph of Aldridge. At the first word of the wily insinuations you see his eyes kindle, you feel the tears in his voice when he questions lago, then the deep sobs which stoke it, and finally when he is persuaded that his wretchedness is complete a cry of rage, or, rather, a roar like that of a wild beast, starts from his abdomen. "I still seem to hear that cry. It chilled us with fear and made every spectator shudder. Tears wet his cheeks, his mouth foamed, and his eyes flashed fire. I have never seen an artist identify himself so perfectly with the character which he represents. An actor told me he saw him sob for some moments after his exit from the scene. Everybody, men and women, wept. Bolleau was right in saying to actors. "Weep yourselves if you would make others weep." Rachel in the fourth act of 'Les Horace' is the only artist who ever produced so great an effect." Mr. Aldridge first appeared at Covent Garden theater, London, as Othello April 10, 1833. In 184S he played at the Surrey theater. In 1852 he visited Germany, where he played three years and he was highly spoken of wherever he appeared. The New York Herald correspondent in England at that time had this to say: "An American Negro named Ira Aldridge has been performing at the Imperial theater in several of Shakespeare's pieces and has met with great applause. His principal character, of course, is Othello, and he portrays the jealous Moor with such truth and energy that even those amateurs who recolecte the great Russian tragedian, Kartugin, acknowledge the superiority of his able successor. In Shylock, too, he shows unusual dramatic powers and, pointed and tricked out for the stage, he passes very well by lamplight for the Jew that Shakespeare drew." It is to be neglected that no Negro has as yet risen who is capable of wearing acceptably the mantle laid down with honor by the "Black Rosins." The state of Maryland may with justice lay claim to having produced the greatest Negro statesman and ora- tor, the first Negro astronomer and civil engineer and the greatest and only Negro tragedian worthy the name. What a splendid trinity—Douglass, Banneker and Aldridge, stars of the first magnitude! When Aldridge died the value of the medals given him by the nobility of Europe in appreciation of his art was estimated at $25,000. He had villas in nine capitals of Europe and was courted by the bluest blood of the old world. So realistic was his portrayal of the character of Othello when he performed in the city of Moscow, in Russia, that the students of the University of Moscow unhitched the horses from his carriage as he was about to enter it at the close of the performance and, lifting him upon their shoulders, placed him in it and drew him in triumph to his hotel. No Negro professional who has since visited Europe has ever been thus honored. Yet he bore his honors with modesty and dignity, the hall marks of real genius and true worth. Aldridge left two talented daughters now living in London. Both are highly musical—one of them a composer, the other a vocalist. OFFICERS ELECTED AT MINISTERS' MEETING The death of Bishop Turner was fittingly referred to at the weekly session of the A. M. E. Ministerial Meeting Monday, a number of the ministers paying tributes. A committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions of condolence. The committee met at the office its chairman, Rev. A. L. [Gaines, to agree on the text of the eulogy. Other members are Revs. J. G. Martin, I. N. Ross, J. W. Norris, Joseph Gwynn, George F. Bragg, C. H. Murray, S. M. Johnson and John Offer Cuscis, secretary. The ministers elected the following officers: Revs. S. M Johnson, president; P. W. Wortham and A. A. Murray, vice presidents; John Offer Custis, secretary; C. H. Young, assistant secretary; Joseph Gwynn, historiographer; F. S. Dennis, librarian, and I. N. Ross, treasurer. Revs. A. L. Gaines, P. J. Jordan and J. G. Martin were named as the committee on topics. GIVEN WELCOME RECEPTION A very large audience assembled at Ames Memorial M. E. Church on last Thursday night to welcome the pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Mitchell. The reception was given under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society. Dr. Edward S. Short, presided. Solos were rendered by Mrs. Maggie Dennis, Miss E. V. Thomas, Messrs. Wm. B. Jonss, Charles Pulley, Miss Browne of Morgan College and Miss Mamie Sorrell. Addresses were made by the Rev. D. W. Hays, district superintendent of Baltimore district, Rev. D. G. Hill, presiding elder of Baltimore Conference; Rev. W. D. Wood, pastor of the Galilee Station C.M.E. Church. The welcome was given in a beautifully prepared manner by Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, treasurer of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Washington Conference. A presentation was made by Dr. B. F. Browne. The pastor responded to the many kind words of welcome after which the large audience retired to the lecture room where a sumptuous supper was served by a fusco company of white robbed women, under the direction of Mrs. Maud Kelson, president of the Ladies' Aid Society. PREPARING FOR CONFERENCE Dover, Del., May 13.—The annual session of the Philadelphia Conference of the A. M. E. Church will be held here, beginning next Wednesday. The thing of moment is the election of delegate to the next General Conference of the denomination. Bishop Evans Tyree will preside. AFRICAN DODGER BUSINESS IS NO MORE New York, May 11.—Visitors to Coney Island and other summertime gathering places will no longer enjoy the edifiying pastime of shying baseballs at the head of some quick-moving colored man, the State legislature having prohibited the African dodger business. "Three chances to hit the "nigger'and if you hit him a prize is yours!" has been heard for years at summer gathering places. Some times the colored man did not with draw his head fast enough and was hit, but that was seldom. Gilchrist Stewart deserves credit for pushing the new law. Rev. Carlton M. Tanner, of Atlanta, Ga., was in the city a few days ago enroute to Philadelphia to visit his brother, Henry Ossawa Tanner, the artist, who is spending few weeks in this country. Mrs. Wm. Williams, of Orange, N. J., is the guest of hef sister, Mrs. Margie Watts, of 2138 Druid Hill avenue, to attend the May ball of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey at the Lyric. SECOND-HAND CLOTHING Mme. Brown Wade, the largest and cheapest clothing house in N. W. Baltimore. Ladies' Coat Suits sizes 34 to 40 $1.25 to $7.00. Hats 25 cents to $1.50. Ladies' separate long coats, skirts, waists and short coats sold at low prices. Have one lot of Rummage sale for 25 cents on the first floor. You can find anything you may ask for, from hats to shoes. Men's suits separate coats and overcoats. Porters and lace curtains all sold at reasonable prices, call and see them, open from 8 a. m. to 11 p. m., 2145 Division street or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. We Buy Your Antiques Such as old fenders, candle-sticks andirons, old vases and all kinds of mahogany furniture paying a good price for same. Wm. H. Dodd 1131 Pennsylvania Avenue Dealer in new and second hand furniture stoves of all kinds, oil cloth, mattings and carpets. 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Our long and varied experience in the Optical Profession has made us proficient in every wap to properly diagnose and correct your eye defects. SCIENTIFIC EXAMINATION WITHOUT CHARGE OR OBLIGATION We tell you the exact condition of your eyes and whether you need glasses and what they will do for you. We have satisfied many. Let us satisfy you. Good Glasses As Low As $1.00 The Cut Rate Optical Co. A Few Doors Below the Colonial Theatre Perfectly Equipped Examining Rooms and Grinding Plant Your Broken Lenses Duplicated From The Pieces THE STAR HAIR GROWER ```markdown ``` I want agents in every city and village to sell The Star Hair Grower. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used as a straightener, with or without iron or Sells for 25c. per box. One 25c. box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c. box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give The Star Hair Grower a trial and you will be convinced. Send 25c. for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work at once. Also agents terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. 1113 Clark Street Evanston, Ill. MRS. LUCY wishes to announce the removal from 1308 N. Fremont Ave. 1353 N. Cali Hair work of all kinds made to order Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Facial Hair Pomade and Tonic Instructions MRS. LUCY S. DAY we announce the removal of her Hair Dressing from 1308 N. Fremont Avenue to her resident 1353 N. Calhoun Street of all kinds made to order. Wigs and Toupets and Scalp Treatment and Facial Massage. Try her Hair and Tonic Instructions given in all branches. LUCY S. DAY The removal of her Hair Dressing Parlor Fremont Avenue to her residence, N. Calhoun Street made to order. Wigs and Toupets a specialty. Client and Facial Massage. Try her Perfection Hair Instructions given in all branches. Terms easy. wishes to announce the removal of her Hair Dressing Parlor from 1308 N. Fremont Avenue to her residence. 1353 N. Calhoun Street Hairwork of all kinds made to order. Wigs and Toupea a specialty. Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Facial Massage. Try her Perfection Hair Hair Pomade and Tonic. Instructions given in all branches. Terms easy. Open July 1st Closed Sept. 18th THE OCEAN HOUSE Boston known as "The Greenland Sea Worm" SEA ISLE, N. J. Personally managed by Mrs. Lucy Lee. This hotel is the only property we own on the lake harris beach frond. Every room on the Ocean. Bathing, boating, singing music, dancing, a beautiful view of the Ocean while dining from our new conservatory dining room. Special rates to school teachers for July. Write for rates. Mrs. Lucy Lee 5 PLAIN ST. ELMHURST, N. Y. Address after July 1st THE OCEAN HOUSE SEA ISLE, N. J. Worth Its Weight In Gold Mrs. A. Hines, A. A. County, said, have been crippled with rheumat. m and stiff joints for many years, shortness of breath and nervousness. Doctors did me no good. After taking a few bottles of STRENGTH & LIFE, I go anywhere. This medicine is worth its weight in gold." Gold is NOT Free to everybody, but GOOD HEALTH, which is better than gold is free to all who will seek it by taking STRENGTH & LIFE, which is the triumph of medical science, regardless of the person. It supplies the inorganic 3.3 part of the human body, which is lacking in the food we eat, water we drink and the air we breathe. Thousands are praising it. From the fact that more than 4,000 bottles were sold in Baltimore. Washington and suburbs in 1914 is an evidence of its VALUE and MERIT. Sold at all drugists in $1.00 and $1.50 size bottle. For any scientific explanation needed write ic Dr Newton E. Campbell, Lung and Nerve Specialist, 1369 N. Carey St., Baltimore, Md., and enclose a stamp for reply. Phone Mad. 1642-M A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSING AND GROWER 1,000 Agents. Good-Money Made. $2.800 NEEDEK FOR Y.M.C.A. When This Amount is Raised, Work on the New Bdilding Will Begin Work on the erection of the $100,000 new home for the Y. M. C. A. will begin within the next few months if the colored citizens will give $2,800 within the next few weeks. They subscribed $80,000 toward the project over a year ago, but are still $2,800 behind on the amount that is needed before building operations can begin. Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago philanthropist, has promised to give $25,000 contingent upon the raising of the other. $50,000 has been secured from local sources, and the thing needed now is for the colored people to bring up their end. At a meeting of representative citizens, held at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday afternoon, it was decided to wage an energetic campaign at once for sum required. The following were named members of the committee to push the project: Revs. W. M. Alexander, chairman; Ernest Lyon, D. G. Mack, W. W. Allen, L. Z. Johnson, G. F. Bragg, David Bryant, P. J. Jordan and T. H. Lee, J. H Murphy, James W. Hughes and Dr. W. H. Wright. Dr. Alexander, Dr. Lyon, Rev. Allen, Mr. Murphy and General Secretary Booker were appointed members of a committee to arrange for a big massmeeting to arouse interest in the campaign. SCHOOL ORDINANCE FAILS Councilman Binswanger's ordinance for a new colored school in the Fourteenth ward failed to pass Monday, the present City Council leaving it for the incoming body to determine. Into the scrap heap also went an ordinance for a white school at Forest Park and a number of other proposed laws. Mr. Binswanger says he will not abate his interest in having the school built, as the Mayor and the School Board are practically on record as favoring it. A new building for the High School is also said to be on the program for the coming year. Councilman Binswanger appeared before the School Board Wednesday to urge that the Board take immediate action on the proposed school. He said that the building of a school in the ward was imperative and said that school facilities in that section of the city were inadequate. Despite Mr. Binswanger's plea for immediate action, the matter was referred to the committee on increased accommodations. CARDS OF THANKS The lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. David T. Harrod, 1109 Etting street, which was partly destroyed by fire Thursday night as stated in last Friday's evening papers, started in the cellar and burning through the floor completely destroying the kitchen and dining room and their contents. Mrs. Harrod after a long illness, has suffered very much from a nervous shock, the effects of being rescued from the second story with other occupants of the house. We do sincerely thank our many kind friends for their aid also those who called and expressed their sympathy and regrets. Yours very truly, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Harrod. Advt. Mrs. Carrie Yates of Dolphin street wishes to thank the many friends for their kindness and words of sympathy during the lingering illness of her dear husband, Mr. Charles Yates and sad bereavement. Thanking them also for beautiful floral designs. The funeral took place from his late residence, conducted by his pastor, Rev. S. M. Johnson, of Trinity A. M. E. Church. Mr. George A. Gibson had charge of the funeral. Mr. Editor: Please allow me to express my gratitude to my many friends and brother ministers, through your valuable paper. I am very thankful for the many kind words of sympathy and expressions of regret tendered me in the bereavement of my daughter, Lorie M. Martin, who died at the Franklin Square Hospital on May 4. To Mr. M. Chase for his advice and help, and Rev. J. G. Martin for his kind words and service. To all, please accept my thanks. I am always your friend and brother. REV. J. H. A. MARTIN, Haynesboro, Va. Box 46 THE BOY'S COLUMN. AMES DOING A GOOD WORK It was our pleasure last week, to visit the Children's Church. It was indeed a pleasure—a pleasure to be there, a pleasure to see so many children there. And they kept coming; a pleasure to hear the sermonette by the pastor on "Prayer;" a pleasure to note that among the many perplexing duties and rush of the regular routine work of the Adult Church. This pastor takes—just takes the time to be with the children of his congregation. A pleasure to note that he not only takes the time to be with them as a duty but as a real pleasure for his face joyfully beamed as he talked and moved about among them—the children. A pleasure to note so many helpers. Five adult assistants were there to assist the pastor and carry on the work of the service with the children. After the sermonette, singing, and then industrial work was taken up. It was indeed a Children's Church. Those of us who have read Sheldon's "In His Steps" or "What Would Jesus Do?" has undoubtedly been impressed with, the recurring question. What would Jesus Do? And so that question came to us again and again "What Would Jesus Do?" If today he moved among men in human form as of old and pastored. What would He do? Would Jesus with all his engrossing duties take time to do personal work among the lambs of the fold—the children? Did He at any time while He moved among men healing the sick, curing the blind, raising the dead—did He at any time suspend such work and serve the children? Your studies of the Bible enable you to decide. What would Jesus do with the church—the building? Would He open it for one day per week—on Sunday for the adults and for the young people that would happen to drop in and close it to the young people for the remaining six days leaving them prey to any influences not conducive to proper lining? What would Jesus do? Would he stand and see the young people block past His church and dart in moving picture parlors possibly in the same block, possibly a few blocks away—without giving the problem serious thought and then from those thoughts "act" "Do something." "What would Jesus do? He knows they like the "movies." They pass His house—the church to get to them. If movies were at His church wouldn't they rather stop at the nearest point rather than hitting the point more remote? Would Jesus consider even the basement of His church too good or "filled up too nicely" with this world's goods that will eventually be reduced to first class junk, would He consider all this too good and grand to throw open wide the doors and allow those immortal souls to flock in and be welcomed? Would He fear the mighty howl of protest on the part of self righteous adults of his congregation or would He take a firm stand as He did in the days of old in the case of the adulterous woman, and silence every "waging tongue." Again He knows industrial work is favored among the young. He being formerly an industrial worker and hence knowing the charm and value of this work. Would He think even the basement of His charge too precious to be used thus or would He consider the young and tender souls the precious element in the problem and the basement as the less important? "What would Jesus do?" These questions or similar must have entered the mind of the pastor of Ames and he must have come to some very definite conclusions for him to have the nerve to stand so nobly by his young people in spite of the caustic remarks from moss-back critics so plentiful on every hand. Don't forget that tomorrow the Boy Scouts of Macedonia hold a great big "Boys' Day" all day. These fellows have planned a good program it is said, and boys in general from all over Baltimore would, we are quite certain, find much good to be derived from their visit. Don't forget that great Spelling Contest. Boys all over Baltimore are studying up! Are you? If not don't now. Begin! Study! Win out! Don't forget that vacation is around the corner and that summer schools will be open. Don't forget to go to Sunday School tomorrow—"get the habit." Don't forget to go to the Boys' Meetings at your church during the week. Your president wants you to help swell the number and help all the fellows do something. Last Sunday was Mothers' Day. Don't forget that this Sunday is Boys' Day at Macedonia. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 413-15 W. BIDDLE ST. Bed, food, medicine, attention of trained nurses, and doctors day and night, all for $5.00 per week. Apply to Dr. D Grant Scott, Superintendent At the Hospital. Mt. Ver. 4356 Our staff consists of some of the best physicians in the city, among whom are the following: E. J. Wheatley, Wm. T. Carr, E. V. Fitzgerald, S. B. Hughes, Wm. H. Wright, C. H. Fowler, H. F. Brown, D. G. Scott. J. Edw. Fisher, J. H. Tompkins, Edw. Short, R. G. Chissell, T. S. Hawkins, J. C. Robinson, F. N. Cardozo, B. M. Rhetta, Wm. E. Harris, H. S. McCard. RICHMOND IS READY FOR BIG EXPOSITION There will be held in the City of Richmond, Va., from July 5 to 27, a mammoth Exposition and Celebration in commemoration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation of the Negro, under the auspices of the Negro Historical and Industrial Association. For this purpose the United States Government, by an act of Congress, has appropriated fifty-five thousand dollars. White this amount was a small item, it carried with it, the National endorsement to hold this Exposition. As a further evidence of this fact, President Wilson and his Cabinet will visit the Exposition either on the opening or some other day. Large exhibits will be sent to Richmond from nearly every industrial school in the country. The colored people, as a unit, are preparing a collection of specimens of our progress in fifty years. The nation expects to see at this Exposition the best evidence of thrift and progress of the Negro, and should this event fall short of the expectations of the Government and other spectators, it would do more to retard the race than could be overcome in a generation. The white people are much interested in the success of this Exposition and are working in harmony with the colored people to make the Exposition an event for which the nation will be proud. Tens of thousands of them will visit the Exposition to commend or condemn the strides of the Negro in the last fifty years. The philanthropists, who in the past have contributed their millions, will be there, and should the Negro make a poor showing, it would, in many instances, discourage those who are contributing to the uplift of the race. It is hoped, therefore, that every member of the race will do something toward making this the desired success. They should take personal interest in this Exposition not only in sending splendid exhibits of every kind worthy of demonstration, including agriculture, but they should visit the Exposition by the tens of thousands. They should come from every section of the country. This is not for any individual nor body of individuals, but for the benefit of the entire race. It is a race institution. It must be a success; for a failure will retard the race. This Exposition will be held in a beautiful park of more than one hundred acres of land enclosed, with a large number of buildings and a pavilion with a capacity to accommodate fifty thousand people, and a splendid race track. The grounds will have all of the modern improvements, and is one of the best Exposition sites in the country. It is right in the city. One five-cent street car fare will be sufficient to reach the grounds from any section of the city. All of the railroads and steamboat lines will furnish reduced rates to enable everybody to attend without any financial strain. The colored people have established City Headquarters at 9 West Leigh Street for the purpose of locating homes and accommodations for the visitors. Bead and lodging can be secured at the same price as if there were no Exposition. The committee in charge of the Headquarters has notified the people that no extra charges will be permitted on account of this Exposition. If any should attempt this, the committee will boycott them, and they will not be permitted to receive any guests during this celebration. Consequently, it will be plainly seen that every safeguard will be thrown around the ne, attention of train- ors day and night, all St Scott, Superintendent al. Mt. Ver. 4356 [the best physicians in the city, Fitzgerald, S. B. Hughes, Wm. H. Wright, J. Edw. Fisher, J. H. Tompkins, Edw. Short, son, F. N. Cardozo, B. M. Rhetta, Wm. E. visitors to this city during the Ex- position. To prevent a conflict with the Chicago Exposition, we are closing ours in Juily. Do not forget the date—July 5 to 27. For further information, write Colonel Giles B Jackson, President, The Negro Historical and Industrial Association, 511 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Ad vt THE ONLY NEUTRALS Washington, May 14.--A group of men were in the law office of Thomas L. Jones discussing the sinking of the Lusitania and its effect upon this country. "The United States is in peculiar fix," said Judge Terrell. "There are so many people of different race varieties here that a real neutral hardly knows how to talk. You may 'rile' a German-American or you may do the same to a Russian." "I see that Teddy Roosevelt talks a little warlike," intreposed John C. Dancy. "Well, the only real neutral in this country is the colored man," said Mr. Jones, "and none of us can involve Africa by our talk." 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Physician and Specialist A new booklet just off the press and there is already a great demand for it. It is the Word of God and it will positively be a great help to you. It is FREE. Tell your friends about it. Write for one or call on LEO S. OSMAN, 1626 Pembroke Street. Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT [Pictorial portrait of a woman with a headband and necklace. She is wearing a dark dress with a floral pattern.] Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Haircutting Hair. Trained in the best schools many years experience. Honest dealing with the paints For Growing Hair on Bald Heads and Bare Temples, use Parrish's Nayor Hair Food, per jar 250, and 500 For Stimulating the Growth of the Hair use Parrish's Wonderful Hair Tape, per jar 250, and 500 Parrish's Never Call Hair Food is absolutely one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from Splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. A gift wanted. Write for terms. Mrs. L. C. PARRISH. 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R Tremont. Mention this paper when writing. ...PERSONALS... Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Jennings have returned to Buchanan, Va., after visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. Emily Boyer, of 1124 Russell street. 827 Druid Hill avenue. Home cooking, polite service and everything in season. Everybody's doing it, why not you. Everybody's going to see the "Evolution of the Dance" at Albaugh's Theatre, May 21. Rev. I. N. Ross will be among the local ministers who will attend the funeral of Bishop Turner Atlanta next week. THE HOTEL v. Walter H. Brooks, of Washin was in the city Monday. Edith Wilson and son of 2 Division street, have returne nome after spending a few days as the guests of her sister, Mrs. Clarence Collins of Atlantic City. Mr. Lewis H. Murray and Co. in "Evolution of the Dance," May 21. This Magnificent Hotel, Located in the Heart of the Most Beautiful Seashore Resort in the World, Mr. Charles Graham, formerly of this city but now of Atlantic City,I brother of Mrs. Edith Wilson, is convalescent after a serious illness. is replete with every modern improvement, super- lative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc. on premises. Special attention viven to ladies and children. Send for booklet. F. W. DALE, Owner. 1805 DRUID HILL AVE. Practice in all the Courts. Special attention to Real Estate Transactions Phone: Madison 10:00 Money furnished for Sewer Connections Estimates Given. Sewers Installed. Work Guaranteed. ```markdown ``` Write, Fhene or Call CARLOS C. JENNINGS General Collector & Insurance Agen OFFICE: 21 E. Saratoga St. Residence: 565 Pressman St. WE GUARANTEE OUR WORK AND DO IT PROMPTLY AND NEATLY G. U. O. ST. LUKE 51st Anniversary Services at Gillis Memorial M. P. Church, Stockton street, near W. Baltimore street, Sunday, May 16th at 7:30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor, Rev. B. H. Knight. Let of satisfied Customers in every section of the city. Phone St. Paul 7557, or better send Postal for estimate Charles S. Butler Representative 241 N. Amity Street All members are requested to meet at the church at 7 o'clock p. m. STAR PLUMBING CO., 919 East Lombard Street RESIDENCE PHONE VERNON 6520 Mrs. Mary P. Boston, P. P. C.; Miss Emma V. Randolph, R. W. G. Fin. Sec.; Mrs. Mary Haughton, R. W. G. chief; Miss L. A. Vincent, Grand Supreme. FOR SALE--TWO & THREE STORY HOUSES One 3-story 1100 block N. Carey, 5 private bed rooms, sewerage connections; furnace in cellar; in first class condition. 1 3-story 600 block Pressman street, ground rent 56, sewer connections 1 3-story. Argyle avenue; ground rent 856, sewer connections Several 3 story houses 1700 block M-Culloh St. Easy terms and sewers connected Several 3 story houses, 700 block West Saratoga street Several 2 and 3 story houses, 1600 and 1100 block N. Carrollton avenue Several 3 story houses 600 block Bloom street; sewers connected, easy terms Several first class investments in 2100 block Etting street. One first class investment in 800 block Pierce St. Sewers connected. Very low g. r. Several first-class 3 story S bed-room, sewerage connection, 400 block W. Hoffman St. One 3 story, 1400 block Myrtle ave, and many others in all parts of the city. Postal or telephone Madison 4850 Y will bring me to the door. AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., President, Presiding SERVICES—11 a. m., Sermon by Bishop Levi. J. Coppin, D. D. 8.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Sanders; D.D., Pastor. 8 p. m., Sermon by Bishop Levi J. Coppin, D. D. It is earnestly hoped that each Captain will come prepared to make full report. A new interest is being created through this organization to help the church in her present struggle. The people of all denominations are helping Mother Bethel. All the A.M. E. Churches in the city will be present at 3.30 p. m., at which time all denominations are invited to help us raise $2,500.00 OFFICERS Bishop Levi J. Coppin, D.D., Commander-in-Chief, Rev. D, G. Hill, D.D., P. E.; Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastor; Rev. I. N. Ross, D.D., President; Rev. C. H. Murray, Treas. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Rec. Sec.; Rev. John Offer Custis, Cor. Sec. THE FIRST OF THE SEASON TO BROWN'S GROVE GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEW STEAMER STARLIGHT Leaves Miller's Wharf 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M. ON SATURDAY, MAY THE 29th, 1915 THOMPSON'S ORCHESTRA Good Music Friendly People Refreshments Served W. A. Jones, W. H. McAbee, W. W. B. Day, Thomas B. Pendleton, James R. Hawkins, J. N. Fitzgerald, W. C. Jones—Com a littee Dr. W. Edw. Williams, Minister FARE TO ALL 25 CENTS COME TO BALTIMORE If you do not attend the great Baltimore Conference A. M. E. Sunday School Convention this year, it is your loss. JUNE 30 TO JULY 4, 1915, inclusive Schools of Method. Discussion of S. S. Problems. Inspiring addresses Chorus of 150 trained voices For further information address E. A. Henderson, 1154 N. Carey St. or 618 N. Caroline St. Grand Union Excursion to Cambridge, Md. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE HOME OF THE FARMER HAPPY HEALTHY That beautiful strictly colored suburb to secure your building site for your future home Out in the open. Free from unhealthy and narrow streets. Low taxes and no ground rents. Prices at present extremely low for such valuable property. PatapscoParkLandCo. 106 LAW BUILDING Phone: St. Paul 3119 BALTIMORE, MD. Grand Sacred Concert, Sunday, May 16, 430 p.m. ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH, Saratoga St. near Carey under the directions of Mr. Arthur Bush. Some of Baltimore's best musical talent will be represented. Mr. Simeon Booker, General Secretary of Y. M. C. A. will de- livier an address. All invited. Positively Silver Offering at the door. Music by Prof. George Washington's Orchestra Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor Estella Williams, Sec. 2t- 19th Welcome Reception to Rev. John A. Holmes Cards of Admission, Including Supper 25 Cents Mrs. Ida Hilton, Chair. Mrs. R. C. Taylor, Treas. Mrs. Cornelia Hebron, Sec'y. Rev. John A. Holmes, Pastor IT'S THE FIRST MOONIE THIS SEASON ON THE NEW STEAMER STARLIGHT Monday night, May 31st. Boat leaves at 8.40 p.m. TICKETS FIVE JITS Playing all the time—THOMPSON'S ORCHESTRA Assisted by Smith's Famous Tin Band Tickets may be secured from Samuel Hayward. Chairman; J. Edw. Smith, Vice Chairman; Geo, Brent, Sec. J.H. Murphy, Jr., Treas. SPECIAL MASS MEETING Special Mass Meeting of the C. Y.W. C. Association, Sunday, May 16, 1915 at Metropolitan M. E. Church, 3.30 p.m. Speakers from the National Conference of Charities and Correction. Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst, Presiding, Inspiring Music. Saturday, May 15, from 8 to 11 p. m., A Reception will be given the Colored Delegates at the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, to which the public is invited. Miss C. Davage, President Miss E. E. Bright, Secretary Mrs. H. C. Smith, General Secretary ONLY THE REST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY We use only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in all our Compounding. That's why we have the confidence of your Physician. If you are ill, consult your Physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. We will introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby we allow you 5 per cent on your spendings. In other words every time you spend One Dollar with us you get back five cents. Ask for your SALE CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY We Are Agents For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLOSSINE 35C. We Are Agents For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS Which we are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE POWDERS It's fine. 25 and 50 cents a box. We send goods by PARCEL POST to any part of the country. We invite you to deal with us and be convinced of our prices. FENNELL'S THE BUSY CORNER Druid Hill Ave. at Biddle St. C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M James F. Hall Mt. Auburn Marble Co. Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work . . . Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford 15 BROWN'S GROVE AND THE NEW STR. STARLIGHT Don't Fail to go on the Third Sunday ..Excursion to Brown's Grove.. Sunday, May 16th 18. Star House, No. 9, G. U. O. B. and a. of Jobs. 19. First Independent A. M. E. Church. 19. John Wesley M. E. S. S. 19. Helping Hand Social of St. John's A. M. S. 20. Sharon Baptist. Sunday School. 21. True Reformers. 22. Aladonna Circle. 23. First Baptist. S. S. 24. Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. 25. Episcopal Baptist Sunday School. 26. Md. Home for Friendship. Cohar Children. May 29. Grace Presbyterian Church. 1. Eastern M. E. Sunday School and Ex- 2. North Longg. 3. G. U. O. Royal Mites. 2. Queen Esther Lodge, G. G. O. B. and 3. S. G. H. 4. The Merry Chosen Few. 5. Calfman Fishermen to Cambridge. 6. Sturd and Gold Link, K. of F., and 7. Golden Key. 8. Choral Symphony Oratorio Society. 9. Merchants' Club Walters' Association. 10. Merchants' Club Walters' Association. 11. Uniform Dept. K. of F. of Md., to Cambridge. 12. Allen A. M. E. Sunday School, Provident Beneficial Society. 13. St. Paul's Sunday School. 14. Willing Workers of Ames. 15. Federal Association. 16. Carey Southern Star House No. 16. 17. G. N. G. of B. S. & D. of Jobs. 18. Mr. Allge leaptist S. S.; St. Jane A. U. 19. St. S.; St. Mr. Calvary A. M. E. 20. St Mary's Church. 21. Blooming Rose Social. 22. Conference S. S. Convention, A. M. E. 23. Church. 24. Imperial Association. 25. Furniture Men's Association. 26. Jenkins S. Baptist Church and S. S. 27. Union Baptist Sunday School. 28. Eton Baptist Sunday School. 29. Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club. 30. Phalanx Social. 31. Niver Spring Social. 32. Patricks Rede Brill, No. 9. G. U. D. of 33. F. to Cambridge. 34. Asbury M. E. Sunday School. 35. Sharp Street M. E. Sunday School. 36. Macedonia Baptist Sunday School. 37. Epwright League and S. S. of Metro- 1. Original Ten Rose. 2. Silver Spring Social. 3. Penrose Pleasure Circle. 4. Columbus Circle. 5. New York Faithful Circle. 6. Elecborist Lodge No. 6. K. of P. 7. Bethol Drill Corps No. 5. Calanthe K. of P. perseverance Lodge No. 14. K. of P. 8. Allen Lodge Marchee Club. K. of P. Doctors and Coachmen JP. 9. Willing Workers of N. W. Baltimore. 10. Baptist. K. of P. of Md. 11. Bl Chapman. 12. Shriners. Phaluxin Social. Silver Spring Social. Patriarchide Drill, No. 9, G. U. D. of H. E. to Chumpliffe School. Asbury M. E. Church School. Sharp Street M. E. Sunday School. Macedonia Baptist Sunday School. Epworth League and S. S. of Metropolitan. Having just returned from New York where I took the complete course in Madam C. J. Walker's Celebrated Hair Culture. I wish to introduce to you the superiority of the Walker method. Everywhere we are searching for improvements in methods and efficiency is the cry of the hour. The more you use the Walker method the more you will be drawn irresistibly to the use of it. I am prepared to give the treatment or to teach the method. Walker's Preparations for Sale at 521 Mosher Street MRS. L. J. PECK N. B. Combings made up. Phone: Madison 3236 Y. Young's Hair Food Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convin. Scientifically prepared at— YOUNG'S PHARMAC. Drud Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street TWO SERIALS WEEKLY EXPLOITS OF ELAINE RUNAWAY JUNE Every Monday Matinee & Night Every Friday Matinee & Night CHARLIE CHAPLIN In Two Reels—Every Wednesday Matinee 2 p.m. Evenings 6 to 11 Admission 5 Cents The Coolest and Best Ventilated Parlor in the City. TEL. MADISON 3322--Y JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Compiere $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Compiere $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black clot steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired heart either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cw sifix when desired, rugs, chair etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 My price $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone, Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M