The Afro-American
Saturday, December 11, 1915
Baltimore, Maryland
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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN
VOL. XXIV. NO. 16
PREPARING FOR ACTIVE SESSION
Annual Meeting of State Teachers Association Expected to Be Largest in Its
Plans are taking shape for the annual meeting of the Maryland Colord State Teachers' Association, which will be held in this city on December 28th, 29th and 30th, and present indications point to the most successful session in the history of the association.
The session will open Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at Union Baptist Church, when welcome addresses will be delivered by City Councilman Harry S. Cummings and Mr. William Anderson, to which responses will be delivered by P. E. Gordy and S. H. Long, of Salisbury. An address will be delivered by Prof. C. H Koch, superintendent of the local public schools and Prof. S. S. Goodloe, president of the association, will read his annual report.
On Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, a session will be held at Morgan College. The speakers will be Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who will tell about education in the District of Columbia, and Profs. T. H. Kiah, of Princess Anne Academy; Mason A. Hakins and D. S. S. Goodloe, who will compare educational conditions in Maryland with those of other states. The latter subject will be continued in the afternon session and the speakers will be Prof. William Pickens, dean of Morgan College; Supervisor Kennard, of Caoline county; Principal Lowers, of Sparrows Point and Howard E. Young. At night Rev. C. A. Tindley, the noted pulpit orator of Philadelphia will deliver an address at Metropolitan M. E. Church.
O Thursday a business session will be held at Morgan College and the election of officers will take place. Addresses will be delivered by Lawyers C. C. Fitzgerald; W. C. McCard, W. T. McGuinn and Clarke L. Smith. In the afternoon J. T. Hershner, assistant superintendent of schools of Baltimore county, will speak on the subject "Chief Needs of the Negro Teacher."
Thursday night public reception will be tendered the visiting teachers at St. Mary's Hall and Prof. Archibald H. Grimke, of Washington, will give an interpretation of Dunbar's poems.
The present officer of the association are: D. S. S. Goodloe, president; H. M. Gross, vice president; Miss Carter, secretary; Alonza H. Long, treasurer and G. B. Murphy, chairman of the executive committee.
DR. NEARING LECTURES AT MORGAN
Asserting that the teaching profession should seek to bring out the best that is in pupils, Dr. Scott Nearing advised the students of Morgan College and the Teachers' Training School Monday to strive for the best in their chosen callings. The lecture was given in the chapel of the college and was largely attended.
"The minister should always seek to bring men to lead the higher life," he said. "The lawyer should always seek to establish justice, the doctor to find out the truth and the teacher to so train pupils that the best in them is brought out.
Florence, S. C., December 9.—Rev. Joshua Wilson, postmaster here during the Taft administration, died here a few days ago. He was seventy years of age and for more than 45 years was a minister in the M. E. Church.
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MOTON MAY HEAD
TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE
Tuskegee, Ala., December 10.—The Board of Trustees of Tuskegee Institute will meet here next Monday to elect a successor to the late Booker T. Washington. It is believed that Major R R. Moton, commandant at Hampton Institute will be elected to head the school. He was born in Amelia county, Va., in 1867. He was graduated from Hampton Institute in 1890. He is secretary of the Jeanes Rural School Fund Board, president of the Negro Organization Society of Virginia and vice chairman of the National League on conditions among Urban Negroes. He is widely known and was close friend of Dr. Washington.
2,0CO ATTEND BOOKER T.
WASHINGTON MEMORIAL
Philadelphia December 9.—Memorial services for Booker T. Washington were held in the university hall of the John Wanamaker store Tuesday night. The Robert C. Ogden Association, under whose auspices the meeting was held, invited a number of organizations to participate as a result of which over two thousand white and colored persons were present. Addresses ulogizing the life and services of the deceased educator were delivered by Revs. Floyd W. Tomkins, Wesley F. Graham, C. A. Tindley J. B. Reeves,H. Y. Arnett and Edward Moore, Ernest L. Tustin, John C. Love, J. C. Asbury, R.S. Jackson and Charles H. Brooks. Mr. Wanamaker also spoke. Music was furnished by the Ogden Glee Club; Mrs. Heatrice Lively, Miss Lorene Lively and the People's Choral Society.
ST. PAUL CHURCH
UNDERGOES REPAIRS
Washington, December 8.—St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 8th street, has undergone extensive renovation and improvements. A steam plant has been installed, metal ceiling erected, walls frescoed and handsomely stencilled, new carpets, new lights. A handsome baptismal fount of Italian marble has been installed in the altar. A set of silver collection plates have been donated to the church in memory of departed loved ones. The pipe organ has been overhauled and painted, and new chairs in the pulpit. The church is in a highly flourishing condition. The congregation has doubled the last eight months. Rev. David Johnson is the pastor. Last Sunday was the reopening day, during which three services were held. Large congregations attended each service. Over $100 was collected during the day.
BRUCE'S FATE IN BALANCE
Washington, December 10.—The District Commissioners have recommended in their report to Congress radical changes in the public school syst-m. It has been generally conceded that things in school circles have not been going as might be expected and that the restoration of the merit system and fair play will be necessary to put the schools on a good basis.
The report of the Commissioners, among other things, urges that the present Board of Education of nine members be dissolved and that a new one of five be named by he Commissioners may prescribe. All appointments, promotions, dismissals, etc. are to be made by the Commissioners, and not by the Board, as formerly. The position of Superintendent of Schools is to be abolished and a Director of Education is to take over the function of looking after the scholastic end, with a salary of $6,000 a year. Two assistants, one of whom will be colored, are to be appointed at a salary of $4,000 a year. This is an increase of $1,000 a year.
While no one knows who will be the colored superintendent, it is generally believed that Roscoe C. Bruce will not succeed himself. The effect of a reduced board on the colored membership remains to be seen. In the present crisis the main thing is to get a "square deal." If the colored people lose anything under the new system the have only themselves to blame. It is believed, however, that the Commissioners will give the race fair play all along the line.
EVANS TRIAL ON.
Dr. W. Bruce Evans, who was summarily dismissed from the principalship of the Armstrong Manual Training School in 1912, drew first blood in the hearing of the mandamus proceeding in the District Supreme Court to compel his reinstatement. Justice Staffora denies the plea of the defendants for a demurrer and insisted that the case be tried in open court.
When the case was called Monday the court room was packed. Dr. W. M. Davidson, former superintendent of schools; Mrs. Caroline Harris, Dr. W. V. Tunnell, Dr. C. H. Marshall, and R. R. Horner, former member of the Board of Education, as well as others, asserted asserted that Dr. Evans is an educator of ability. Should Dr. Evans win his contention, he will get $11,000 in back salary, as well as the principalship of the school. This will mean the ousting of Garnett C. Wilkinson. The case has attracted widespread attention as Dr. Evans was dismissed without a hearing.
EIGHT BERCULARS IN ONE HUNDRED CASES
As a preliminary to the observance of Heathl Sunday, physicians of the city examined more than 100 persons this week and found eight cases of tuberculosis. The examinations were conducted in each section of the city. Nearly all city pastors will give special talks on health this Sunday.
St. Louis, December 10.—A campaign to raise $125,000 for a new Y. M. C. A. is under way. Dr. J. E. Moorlan, who has conducted a number of similar campaigns, has charge of the one here. Much enthusiasm is being manifested as each team reports nightly.
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MANNING HOBNOBBING WITH BIG DEMOCRATS
Washington, D. C., December 7. Mr. A. E. Manning, editor of the Indianapolis World, and advance courier of the National Democratic Committee, reached town last Saturday and is busy this week with the session of the committee that is fixing the time and place of the next national convention of the Jeffersonian party. Mr. Manning is usually the custodian of the prized $100,000 check that is put up by the city that wins the convention.
Mr. Manning's host of friends, chief among them Bishop Alexander Jr. Walters, are extremely anxious to have him "land" a position under the administration commensurat with long party service and unflagging loyalty, and they still have strong hopes that a suitable berth will be found for him. It is said that he might be persuaded to accept Recordership of Deeds, if it should be tendered. This desirable plum is still unplucked and the $4,000 salary is lapsing. It is an open secret that Mr. Manning could have had the Liberian Mission, but declined it, and joined Bishop Walters in the recommendation that led to the selection of Lawyer James L. Curtis, of New York. Idianna will be an important state in next year's presidential battle and it is hinted that the knitted brow of the independent colored voter of Hosierdom would give away to a broad grin of d-light if their favorite son, "Alex." Manning, should be anded a goodly slice of federal pie.
SHRINERS ELECT OFFICERS
At the regular monthly meeting of the Jerusalem Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, at their hall, 628 N. Eutaw street, the following officers were elected: Oscar J. Mason, illustrious potentate; David T. Harrod, chief rabban; Caleb Robinson, assistant rabban; Thomas A. Dodd, recorder; John A. Hopewell, treasurer; J. H. S. Cook, high priest and prophet; George H. Siddons, oriental guide; Howard Ebb, 1st ceremonial master; John B. Giles, 2nd ceremonial master, David E. Green, inside guard; Alexander Queen, outside guide; Edward Richardson, alchemist; Thomas H. Brooks, chanter of koran; J. Edward Smith, alternate.
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Washington, D. C., Dec. 7. Supreme Chancellor S W. Green, of New Orleans, La., Supreme Vice Chancellor A. T. Watkins Supreme Keeper of Record and Seals E. E. Underwood, of Frankfort, Ky.; and others representing the Supreme Lodge, N. A., S. A., E. A. and A., are here this week in connection with litigation in the United States Court touching the contempt proceedings growing out of the controversy of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias with Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., and his colleagues of the Grand Lodge of the State of Virginia. The best legal talent in the country is involved in the case and there seem to be a "battle royal" in sight; Notwithstanding the seriousness of the issues involved, the numerous friends of the litigants have been making it pleasant for them and the capital is honored to have these distinguished fraternity leaders among us.
TENNESSEE RECOGNIZES
COLORED REPUBLICANS
Knoxville Tenn., Dec. 6.—Colored Republicans of East Tennessee were accorded signal recognition by the party when Editor W. L. Porter, of The East Tennessee News, was selected as one of the secretaries of the executive committee at the convention held on last Saturday. The colored citizens are granted every right in politics, in this section and they are now beginning to demand that more official recognition be accorded them. Esq. W. F. Yardley, at one time a candidate for governor in the state and the first colored lawyer to be admitted to the bar in Tennessee, appeared before the committee and asked that Editor Porter be elected to the office of secretary, that the colored people may have a representative on the committee. His selection was unanimous.
CAPTAIN BROWN LCTURES
Messrs. George W. Brown, Thomas Hardy, George E. Hazelton and D. H. Murphy were the guests of Rev. William Brown at his home in Lutherville last Sunday. In the evening, Mr. Brown delivered an address at the church of which Rev. Brown is pastor on "The American Negro." A large audience was present.
TEACHERS' PROBLEMS
DISCUSSED AT BELAIR
Belair, Md., Dec. 9.—The annual institute of the teachers of Harford county, was held in Ames M. E. Church last Thursday and Friday. The sessions were held under the supervision of the examiner, Prof. C. Milton Wright. The various subjects assigned to the teachers were well presented and ably discussed. On Thursday night a musical and literary concert was rendered by the teachers at the close of which the ladies of the church tendered the teachers a reception. The following officers were elected: Abel Cromwell, president; Ralph M. Taylor, vice president; Miss Emily Wickes, secretary; Miss Irene Ware, assistant secretary; Miss Jessie Johnson, corresponding secretary; Miss Florence V. Traverse, treasurer; Miss Annie B. Hooper, reporter. Among the visitors to the institute was Prof. S. Thomas Bevans, principal of the Bush Normal and Agricultural Institute, who spoke in the interest of the work; and Rev. W. H. Tyler, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this place.
SUFFRAGETTES HOLD
BIG MASS MEETING
Suffragettes and their sympathizers were out in large numbers at the first public meeting of the local suffrage association which was held at Grace Presbyterian Church last Tuesday evening. The speaker of the evening was Mrs. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, of Wilmington, Del. Mrs. Dunbar during the recent campaign stumped New Jers-y, New York, and Pennsylvania in favor of the rights of women to vote and she was therefore in condition to give the latest "dope" on the suffrage question, which she did in no uncertain terms. She advanced reason after reason why women should be allowed to express their opinions at the polls and the local "sufs" were enchusiastic in the very highest degree. Others who spoke were Mrs. Howard E. Young, president of the suffrage league; Dean William Pickens and Rev. Harvey Johnson; Mrs. Carrington Davis, presided.
SECRETARY TALBERT RESIGNS
Wilberforce, O., December 10.—Rev. Henry Talbert, for 23 years connected with Wilberforce University, has resigned as secretary.
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MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The regular membership meeting of the Druid Hill Avenue Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held Thursday evening, December 16th, at 8:30 p.m. at the association building, 1619 Druid Hill avenue. There will be an excellent program, and the general secretary will give the general policy and scope of the work. Four members will be elected to the Board of Directors—the names of whom are now pasted on the Bulletin in the association building. Only active members—men connected with some church—can hold office in the Young Men's Christian Association. Let every member of the association be present Thursday December 16th. Subjects to be discussed—"What shall be the policy of the Association?" "Is the Association a high-class club?" "How can we best help the masses of men and boys of this community?" "How can each member best serve the association?" These topics will be discussed by different men of the membership.
Y. M. C. A. WORKERS COLLECT
$1388.15 IN 15 DAYS
$636.85 TO COLLECT
December 6th, was a busy day for Secretary Booker and the 100 men who are collecting funds for the Y. M. C. A. The report of the 6th was the final test, as it would signify success or failure. This the men knew, and every chairman, captain and worker of every division made a desperate effort. The 'phone was busy—the workers were in and out—scouting every street and alley—seeking the fellows with the CASH. George W. F. McMechen with his clan of howling "wind-jammers" kept everything lively about the building. Dr. Hawkins and his stern "vets" kept their eyes on "Mac", Langley, Mason, Brent and Carter, for they knew this division would give them trouble. Division E headed by James W. Hughes with a bunch of old campaigners watched every move and trick of the leader—in other words, they got the measure of the men. Chairman Rich and his canvassers are handicapped by the night-school, yet they are determined to remain in the race to the end. W. A. Jones, the acknowledged "collector," scratched his head and said that his division would not bring up the rear. It was a good night for Division B and Dr. Reid kept the men in good spirits and urged them to get the "money." The final report showed that $1388.15 had been collected—the BIGGEST AND BEST NIGHT being Monday—with a report of $553.65.
It was motioned and seconded by the men that the campaign close
December 20th, and that whatever of the $636.85 was not collected would be made good by the organization. The night closed with a big shout, even the doubting Thomases commenced to warm up to the fact that the men would turn the TRICK.
PUBLICATION OF LIST
On account of the extension of the campaign to December 20th, the list of persons who subscribed and paid nothing will be published December 24.
Now "Mr. When-We-See-You Are-Going-To-Win" come on over with your money. Get on the band wagon. Send in a payment by next Monday night. It is a GO.
BALTIMOREANS HONOR THEIR GREAT LEADER
Memorial services in honor of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington were held at Grace Presbyterian Church under the auspices of the Druid Hill Avenue Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association. S. S. Booker, General Secretary, presided. Men and women of all walks crowded the building to the doors. The Alphian Glee Club of the Y. M. C. A. rendered several plantation melodies, among them Dr. Washington's favorite selection. Among the speakers were J. H. Murphy, Sr., the man who has made several tours with Dr. Washington and knows some of his personal ideas; Mr. Harry T. Pratt, a personal friend of Dr. Washington's gave some touching personal reminiscences of the great leader. Dean Wm. Pickens, of Morgan College, in his usual characteristic style, depicted many great traits of Dr. Washington, and presented his great propaganda of Industrial Education. Resolutions were read by James A. Callis.
PROMINENT COUPLE MARRY
The marriage of Miss F. Louise Johnson to Mr. Charles Harris Wesley took place on Thursday, November 25th at the residence of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, 603 Pitcher street. The wedding was a quiet one, only the relatives of the bride and groom and a few close friends being present. The bride, who is yet in her teens, is a graduate of the Colored High School, class 1913. The groom is a graduate of Fiske and Yale Universities and has been abroad, in company with Mr. Carl Murphy, but on account of the war he was forced to give up his studies and return to America. He is at present a teacher of French and History at Howard University. The Rev. L. Z. Johnson, pastor of Madison St. Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony, after which the young couple left for their future home.
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CHESTERTOWN JOTTINGS
Chestertown, Md., December 9. There was a great time at Janes M. E. Church last Sunday night. It was the last Communion service in the old year. Rev. R. H. Wallace preached a stirring sermon. Four young men were converted. Mme. E. L. Bruce the Oklahoma songbird, entertained the congregations of Janes M. E. and Bethel A. M. E. Churches Tuesday and Thursday night respectively. She was assisted by her business manager Mr. George Wingate. Mrs. Martha Bessicks left this city for the Maryland General Hospital at Baltimore, where she will undergo a serious operation. She was accompanied by Mrs. Effie G. Young.
Mr. Philip Henson, who suffered a stroke of paralysis is rapidly improving. His physician reports that he will be able to be out soon. Mrs. Ann Rebecca Diggs has returned home after visiting her daughter in Baltimore.
Mme. R. Cook wishes to extend greatly to her friends in Baltimore and likewise in Washington for their kindness to her while she was sick at 1512 McElderry street.
MEMORIAM
MAXFIELD-In said but loving. rembance of my dear wife, Helen V. Kennard Maxfield, who died March 15th, 1915
Eight months and 26 days has passed,
With many weary hours;
Never shall your memory fade,
Day-time or night-time, wherever I go,
Dear loviug wife I miss you so.
By her loving husband,
John T. Maxfield.
MAXFIELD—In sad but loving re
membrance of my dear wife, Mary M
who departed this life two years ago, De
december 5th, 1913.
Two years has passed with all its
changes,
Since death strangely part;
But time cannot take you from my
memory,
Nor thy image from my heart.
But one thought comes to me in my
sadness,
Ste is free from all sickness and pain;
And I trust when my journey is ended,
I will meet my dear wife again.
By her loving husband,
Mitchell Maxfield.
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mary hours;
our memory fade,
night-time, wherever I go,
life I miss you so.
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John T. Maxfield.
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from all sickness and pain;
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loving husband,
Mitchell Maxfield.
LIGGINS.—In sad but loving memory of my dear wife Harriet, who departed this life 4 years ago December 9th, 1911.
Gone but not forgotten,
She is not dead but sleeping
Beneath the earth's cold sod,
We turn our minds from weeping,
And put our trust in God.
By her loving husband Edmund Liggins
O darling mother how we loved you,
No one else on earth can tell,
But the Saviour also loved you,
And took you nome with him to dwell
By her loving daughter Ella Turner.
Have you a mother love her well,
While she is spared on earth,
Wait not till death, shall call her home;
To know her precious worth.
O sooth her in her hour of pain,
Be gentle and be mild,
How sweet it is for me to think,
I have been a faithful child.
By her loving daughter Clara Wilson
We miss thee darling mother,
In the early morning light,
When with aching heart we woke
To find you couldn't speak.
By her loving daughter Sadie Cox.
Her suffering days are over,
Her pain and misery ceased,
God called her to his heavenly home,
With him to reign in peace
By her loving son-in-law Jesse Cox.
gorgotten,
had but sleeping
earth's cold sod,
minds from weeping,
just in God.
husband Edmund Liggins
other how we loved you,
on earth can tell,
or also loved you,
nome with him to dwell
daughter Ella Turner.
other love her well,
spoiled on earth,
death shall call her home;
precious worth.
other hour of pain,
bid be mild,
for me to think,
faithful child.
daughter Clara Wilson
darling mother,
morning light,
sing heart we woke
couldn't speak.
sing daughter Sadie Cox.
days are over,
misery ceased,
to his heavenly home,
freign in peace
son-in-law Jesse Cox.
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RUSSELL.—In sad but loving remembrance of my dearly beloved wife, Annie Eugene Russell, who departed this life one year ago December 9th, 1914, at Mount Winans.
A year in heaven for her, what is she learning?
Of holy things, of things divine and true;
What glorious visions there are still unfolding.
Which here she never knew.
A year on earth for us without her presence,
A year of ionliness and grief and pain
But still we smile amid our tears in thinking,
Our loss is but her gain.
We mlls her in our joys and in our sorrows,
She was our life, our center and our sun;
And yet we would not call her back but whisper,
"O God thy will be done.
But still the spirit like a guardian angel
Is bending over us with her own fond care,
And sometimes she brings heaven so very near to us,
We almos, think we're there.
Bor her loving husband and mother
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POCOMOKE JOTTINGS
Pomonkey, Md., December 9. Among the prominent visitors at the Teachers' Association were Rev. Brown, Rev. Carter and Rev. J. W. Dockett from here. The funeral service of Miss Louise Dobbins was held on Friday last from St. Thomas' Catholic Church. Miss Dobbins had been ill for several months. She is survived by a mother and many relatives and friends. Miss Sarah Johnson and Mr. George Chase were united in marriage here on Thursday last. Mrs. Susie Yates has been indisposed for some time. Mrs. Nellie Jones is spending the week-end at the home of friends in the district.
Mrs. Wm. Brooks was the house guest of friends on Sunday at Pomfret. Md.
INDIAN READ NOTES
Indian Head, Md., December 9.—Little Miss Louis Brown has been sick for the past two weeks suffering from an attack of chills.
Mrs Arthur Ross was the glad recipient of a baby girl during the past week.
Mr. Augustus Brown and Mr. George Thompson motored to La Plata on Friday last.
Mrs. James G. Campbell, who has been in the hospital in Washington for several weeks, is now convalescent and has returned home.
Mrs Elizabeth Brooks is the glad receiver of a baby boy
Rev. Father Hanns, who has labored here so faithfully among our people will be missed by one and all.
COCKEYSVILLE NOTES
Cockeysville, Md., Dec. 9.—Mrs. Annie Roeback of 224 W. Biddle street, Baltimore, was a visitor here Sunday to her many friends. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Johnson entertained at supper, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Quickley and Miss A. S. Shaw.
Mr. John L. Foote who was quite sick with asthma is out again.
Mrs. Emma Smith of Mt. Washington, has returned home after visiting her daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Smith and Margaret Coulter.
Mrs. Mary E. Smith entertained at supper last Thursday evening her mother, Mrs. Emma Smith, Mrs. Gertrude Walker and Miss Edna F. Foote.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson were in Baltimore last we.k doing their Christmas shopping.
CAPTAIN BROWN AT LUTHERVILLE
Lutherville, Md., December 9.—Messrs. James Johnson, James Brown and Daniel Brown of Fallston, Md., were the recent guests of Miss Mary E. Johnson of Lutherville is sick in the hospital. Captain George W. Brown, owner and manager of Brown's Grove and captain of Steamer Starlight, Messrs. Daniel H. Murphy, Thomas Hardy and George E. Hazelton of Baltimore were the guests of Rev. Wm. Brown of Lutherville last Sunday evenng. While here they visited the church. Mr. Murphy addressed the league in the afternoon and Captain Brown spoke interestingly on the "American Negro" to a large and appreciative congregation at 8:30 p. m.
Miss Bell Ringgold of Lutherville departed this life on last Wednesday.
LONG GREEN NEWS
Long Green, Md., December 9.—Sunday was Communion day at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Mr. Albert Winder preached at the morning service.
Mrs. Mary Quickley departed this life at her late home on last Friday morning and was buried from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Hattie Cromwell who spent her Thanksgiving visiting her sister in Philadelphia, has returned home.
Mrs. Hanna Dockins is very sick. Others on the sick list are Mr. James Hawkins and Mr. Arch Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Ceasar Hawkins entertained Mrs. Margaret Hawkins, little Miss Margaret Wells and Mrs. L. J. Pennington at dinner last Sunday.
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD.
Havre De Grace, Md., December S.—Sunday morning was Communion at St. James A. M. E. Church. Rev. L. S. Flagg pastor,
preached both morning and evening. He was with the A. C. E. L. at 7 p. m. and gave an interesting talk concerning Consecration. T annual fair opened in the lecture room Wednesday, December 1. Mrs. Rosa Kane met with a painful accident by scalding her limb, few days ago. Mrs. Margaret Welsh from Chester, Pa., is with here for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson gave a dinner in honor of their son Augustus. The guests were Mr. John Morgan of New York, Mr. and Mrs. John Bond, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dorsey and Miss Mary Bond. Mrs. Viola Blackstone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse White, has returned to Camden, N. J.
Miss Edna Richardson, daughter of Mrs. Emma Cole, died suddenly and was buried November 27. The First Colored Baptist Church will give a concert Tuesday, December 14th, at their church Freedom Alley.
PERRYMAN ITEMS
Perryman, Md., December 8. The bazar at Sydney Park Church closed on Thursday night. Revival services are in progress at Union Chapel. Miss Idella Prigg and Mrs. Bertha Bradshaw were in Baltimore last week. Miss Helen Tilden daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Tilden and Mr. Thomas Oneal Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown were the principals in a pretty wedding on Thanksgiving night at Union Chapel. Rev. W. H. Kent performed the ceremony. The bride is the assistant teacher at Centennial Institute.
Miss Hattie E. Howard, teacher of Mt. Calvary School; Mr. John I. Redmond and Mrs. Helen Tilden Brown, of Centennial Institute and Miss Anna B. Hooper of Sydney Park School are in Belair on Thursday and Friday of last week attending the Teacher's Institute.
CRISFIELD PERSONALS
Crisfield, Md., December 8.—Sunday was Communion day at Shiloh M. E. Church. Rev. J. T. Wallace preached a very forcible sermon. Rev. S. T. Parker of Nanticoke preached the memorial sermon of Crisfield Pride Lodge, No. 194 I. B. P. o. of Elks of the World Sunday December 5th, at Union Asbury Church. The officers and members of said Lodge have taken on new zeal after listening to such an inspiring sermon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters and daughter Violet, of Snow Hill, motored to Crisfield Sunday. They were accompanied by Prof. and Mrs. Stephen H. Long of Pocomoke City. Md., and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wethus Wick on Locust street.
Mr. John J. Bowman, Jr., is still on the sick list.
The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Jones who was drowned off the steamer Givoli was held at Saint Paul A. M. E. Church Wednesday, December 2nd, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Williams, assisted by Rev. J. T. Wallace, pastor of Shiloh M. E. Church.
BERKLEY NOTES
Berkley, Md., December 9.—Sunday was Communion services at Hosanna Church. There was a large crowd in attendance. On Sunday night there was a sermon preached to the young people by Rev. J. T. Bond which was very interesting and a help to the young people. Mrs. Ruth Smith of Franklin, Pa., is spending sometime with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Presberry of Darlington, Md. Mrs. Sarah Bond, of Philadelphia, has returned home after spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Casie Archer, of Darlington. Mr. Irvin Lawson, of Darlington, has moved further down town on Broadway and South street.
Mr. James T. Parker has moved to his new residence which he has purchased on the road leading from Darlington to Berkley. Mrs. F. S. Dennis is improving of her recent illness. Miss Cordilia Smith is quite ill with a gathered finger at her home in Darlington. The Hosanna Musical and Literary Circle had their usual debate last Friday evening. The topic for the evening was "Which is the Most Benefit to the United States, Steam Boat or Steam Car?" The decision was given to the negative side by the judges who looked thru the subject carefully in favor of the steam cars. Those who took part in the debate were as follows:
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On the affirmative side was Messrs. Rufus Bond, Winfred Cain and Stewa rt Smith. Those on the negative side were Messrs. Joseph Cain, Clinton Akins and Stephen H. Wilson.
Friday evening, December 10th, the circle is going to give a musical concert at Hosanna and a reception at the Masonic Hall for the benefit of raising funds to help buy fuel.
The Literary Circle will give a mock trial at Hosanna, something that will be worth seeing.
MT. WASHINGTON HAPPENINGS
Mt. Washington, Md., Dec. 9. The literary concert which was given on Friday evening by a company of ladies at First Baptist Church, Kelly avenue, for the benefit of the rebuilding fund of the church, was quite a success. The members of the committee wish to express their thanks and appreciation to their many patrons for their financial assistance. The members of the committee are: Miss Matilda Johnson, Mrs. Dolly Cralley, Mrs. Daisy Mason. Baby Kennard Wright the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wright of 18 Kelly avenue, is quite sick.
The Boy Scouts of Mt. Washington will give a literary entertainment and oyster supper at St. Andrews A. U. M. P. Church. Admission 15 cents. Come and spend a pleasant evening and you will see that our boys are wide awake.
NEWS FROM WOODVILLE
Woodville, Md., December 9.— The funeral of Mrs. Charity Gross was held from John Wesley M. E. Church Sunday, December 5. Rev. R. F. Coates officiated. Mrs. Mary Douglass is very ill at her home here. Mrs. Marie Wilson and children of Upper Marlboro spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dent. Master Matthew Diggs spent the past week with his grandparents. Mrs. Lucy Adams has been called to Baltimore to the bedside of her daughter, Helen, who is very sick Rev. R. F. Coates, pastor of the Woodville Charge who has been undergoing treatment at John Hopkins Hospital since August is so very much improved that his visits to the hospital has been cancelled.
TRAPPE HAPPENINGS
Trappe, Md., December 9.—Rev. J. W. Fenderson preached here Sunday.
Rev. Cornelius Brown preached Sunday night
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Camper, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bailey and son, and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cooper and daughter were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. William Camper.
Miss Georgine Camper was the guest of her brother last week. Oceanus Smith spent last week with his aunt, Mrs. Elsie Fountain.
with his aunt, Mrs. Eisele Fountain.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Fountain and son were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, Sunday.
Mr. George Brummell and Lenora Smith are on the sick list.
Mrs. Mamie L. Potts and daughter Mabel spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Woodland of 77 Winters avenue, Catonsville, Md.
The Trappe public school will hold their annual Christmas entertainment Wednesday evening. Dec. 22, in the school building. Parents and friends are invited to be present. Wm. H. Potts, principal; Mamie L. W. Potts, assistant.
SNOW HILL BRIEF'S
Snow Hill, Md., December 9. Mr. Jessie Caldwell of Florida and Miss Pearl Holland of Snow Hill, were married Sunday night at the Baptist parsonage by the pastor, Rev. E. J. Henry. The bride and groom will make their home in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Taylor, of Philadelphia, returned to their home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters and daughter Miss Violet, motored to Pocomoke City Sunday from Pocomoke they motored to Crisfield, taking with them Prof. S. H. Long and wife. Mrs. Bertha Bailey formerly of this town, but now of Pocomoke City, died Monday at the home in Pocomoke City.
Mrs. Jane Collick was called to Pocomoke City Tuesday to the deathbed of her granddaughter, Mrs. Bertha Bailev.
Easton, Md., December 9.—The Rev. S.D. McDuffie who is conducting an evangelistic meeting at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, is having great success. The Woman's Day service will be held at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday, December 12.
The funeral of Mrs. Mamie Wrightson was held at Asbury M. E. Church, December 6.
Mrs. Lula Dobson was in Easton last week.
Miss Francis Copper, Miss Mary Sherwood, Dr. W. M. Haig and James Gates were in Baltimore last week.
Mr. Charles Smith made an auto trip to Philadelphia last week.
Towson, Md., December 9.—Sunday, December 12th, three great rally sermons will be preached at Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church by Rev. Kenny Barnes of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at 11 a.m., and Rev. Dr. P. W. Wortham, pastor of St. John A. M. E. Church at 8 p.m. and at 8 p.m. by Rev. Dr. D. G. Hill, presiding elder of the Baltimore district. Five companies led by captains, Mesdames Clara Smith, Agnes Stewart and Lydia Dixon and Messrs. B. W. Davage and Philip H. Myers, will report. Friends of the church will report thru Rev. Arthur G. C. Randall, pastor, Sunday, December 12th. The Alphian Glee Club of the Y. M. C. A. gives a return engagement at Mt. Calvary Church, Friday.
The choir of Mt. Olivet Church held its third annual reception, November 30th, at the residence of Miss Rebecca Harris. Besides the chorister and organist of the choir its members had Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Powell as guests. Rev. D. R. Powell, his chair and congregation led the afternoon service at St. James Church last Sunday. At 8 p. m. he filled his own pulpit, preaching to a large crowd. St. James Church had three well attended services last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. W. N. Edwards filled the pulpit at the morning and evening meetings. Rev. T. R. Sinkfield is sick in hed at his home in Towson.
Mrs. Rachel Frazier delightfully entertained the monthly meeting of Woman's Mite Missionary Society last Thursday. The illness of a relative called Mrs. Agnes L. Stewart and son to Cambridge last week. A choice Thanksgiving day dinner was served to the Junior Mite Missionary Society at the residence of Mrs. Clara Smith, Lennox avenue. Friends of Baltimore and Govans helped those of Towson to give a successful masquerade party last Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Rachel Johnson. The people of Long Green gave a concert at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church to benefit the Home and Foreign Missionary Society of which Mrs. Louisa Moton is president.
Elkton, Md., December 9.—Mrs. M. C. Spencer of Wilmington, Del., spent Sunday the guest of Mrs. M. F. Rector.
Rev. E. J. Young of Mt. Clair, N. J. spent the night with Rev. W. H. Rector enroute to Western Maryland.
Mrs. Kate Griffin and Mrs. Annie Hughes and Mr. Andrew Ivory, are on the sick list.
Sunday was woman's day at Providence A. U. Church. Rev. Mrs. Annie Smith of Norristown, Pa., conducted the services Finance good and three souls added to the church.
The following couples were married by Rev. W. H. Rector: Mr. Frank Blockson and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Elkton; Mr. David Money and Miss Louise Johnson of Newark, Del.
NEW WINDSOR NOTES
New Windsor, Md., Dec. 8.—The trustee rally which was held at Mt. Olive Church last Sunday morning was a success. Rev. J G. Grant preached an excellent sermon. Mrs. Mary Black of Baltimore, is visiting fr ends here. Mr. Ralph Thompson who has been ill for some weeks at the hospital in Baltimore, is improving and is expected home soon. The young people's meeting which took place at White Oak Grove Church last Sunday night was well attended and every one was pleased with the new organ. Miss M. E. Quickley, of 1829 Division St., who has been very ill with pneumonia under care of Dr. Bernard Hughes, is convalescent.
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A CHANGE OF FRONT
For quite a little while we have oeen feeling that this paper has been carrying more name than was absolutely necessary, but we did not feel that it was just the time to undergo any decapitation. We have decided at last, however, to undergo an operation, so this week the paper appears under its original title of THE AFROAMERICAN. It is just among the things possible in the coming years, that in view of the bad odor attached to hyphens, we may yet further abridge and become simply THE AMERICAN. However, that is for the future to decide.
THE WHY OF "WHY THE NAME"
In anwser to an editorial "WHY THE NAME" which appeared in these columns two weeks ago, Lester A. Walton, dramatic critic and promoter of the musical comedy "Darkydom" writes under the caption "THE OTHER VIEW POINT" for the "New York Age":— "Broadway Rastus," 'Darkydom' and the 'Darktown Follies' were the names given three colored shows because the promoters of these attractions found it advisable to do so for business reasons. Booking a show is a most important function. To have a production but no theatres in which to play it is not a very cheering experience, for unless you secure booking it is impossible to put out a show.
'So when you go to the men who control theatres and circuits one of the first questions asked is 'What is the name of your show?' Tell him some name that is not distinctly Negro and he will promptly tell you that the public would not know it was a colored show by such a title. And when the manager refers to the public he has in mind white theatre goers, for no colored show can be supported any length of time by colored patronage only . . . .
"When the colored theatrical public is big enough to support colored shows and the patronage of white theatre goers is not needed, when cities of large colored population, Baltimore in particular, can furnish large theatres under colored management, conditions there will be such that the friendly consideration of white managers will not be necessary. But today, colored attractions can get only three weeks consecutive booking in colored houses—the Lafayette Theatre, New York; the Standard Theatre, Philadelphia, and the Howard Theatre, Washington. In Baltimore with its large Negro population, it has been impossible for a colored show to get a theatre all season. A show cannot thrive of three weeks booking. Therefore the favor of the white manager with forty-three weeks is necessarily sought."
Hardly any other play promoter is in a better position to give us the why of "why the name" than Lester Walton, whose answer in brief amounts to: colored shows are
intended to amuse white audiences not colored ones, so that the name must please managers, who cater to white theater goers. If it were only necessary to make it evident at glance that the show were colored and not white, it were a simple matter to indicate this by one single word "Negro"; as an example: "The King from Broadway, featuring John Smith and fifty other Negro singers and dancers." But it is more than this, "Broadway Rastus" is no more distinctively Negro as a title than "the Nigger" is distinctively Negro. Both give a feeling of humiliation to the average colored man who sees them placarded throutout his city and gleaming from the electric lights of theatre signs. It may be that this very humiliation of the Negro is what appeals to white audiences. "Distinctly Negro" is all rot; rather distinctive of what some white people like to think of the Negro. Mr. Walton in the above paragraphs simply substantiates what these columns said before namely: "The pay promoters evidently feel that there must be some suggestion of low Negro minstrelsy in the advance notices of plays before they will prove attractive to large audiences."
Nor was it the name alone that stirred an expression from the Afro-American on the subject of colored plays, but the plays or better burlesques do not belie their names. Broadway Rastus is an ignorant, dialect speaking, New York vagabond who is caughtup unexpectedly by the drifting anchor of a balloon and dropped into the harem of an African prince, who has just mysteriously disappeared. Hailed as a new king, blundering, bungling, Broadway Rastus is in possession of power that he has not heretofore imagined. An ox in the parlor is putting it lightly, for Rastus does the most unthot of things. When the real king returns, the palace is then but little else.
"More Costumes
reads a recent advertisement of "Broadway Rastus." Costumes, scenery and the rest do not make a musical comedy. Existing for themselves they might prove as interesting and attractive as single vaudeville acts, but unless they are bound together to interpret and explain an idea, the result is not musical comedy. When the show is over it must have left a thot that provokes other thots, and that is what we meant when we stated the function of the theatre to instruct as well as amuse. To white audiences "Broadway Rastus" possibly may stand for the simple, childish and therefore blundering Negro in this new civilization. The position of the race in the United States is too critical for the average Negro to appreciate a burlesque of this kind. He is too busy developing another side and getting that side before the people of the country. When play promoters like Mr. Walton and others realize this striving for better things in the heart of the young generation and use their genius in putting it on the stage, audience and colored theatres will be at their disposal for the new message.
Little very little in a name until that name stands for the idea that is back of it, and then there is everything in a name. The name is the handle by which we catch hold of things and hold them b-fore our mental eye long before they come into the view of the physical sight. By any other name a rose would smell as sweet and so would a pot of glue. The human mind is constantly changing terms so that the name shall fit the idea or concept represented, and usually finds it easier to drag the idea down to the name than to lift the name up to an idea.
THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
At just this time, when the death of Mr. Washington calls attention to the advancement of industrial education and an appeal stronger than ever before is being made to the "conscience and philanthropy" of both races, Dean Kelly Miller represents very ably in the December number of "Education" the cause of higher education.
"It is of no more practical advantage to the Negro that the hungry should be f.d, the naked clothed, and the houseless sheltered, than that the sick should be healed, the ignorant enlightened and the simple should be guided and the wayward reclaimed."
As the spirit of racial segregation increases, says the Dean, the demand of social leadership becomes intensified. No race even tho its members be most self-sacrificing
can furnish leadership for a despised people, who in every walk of life are compelled to move apart. Timely and as usual well put is this utterance of Kelly Miller. In our mad rush to train the hand, train also the head; with the one the other—must be conceived as fundamental for any people. In building the temple of mankind work is to be founded on intelligence, "not a working man but a man working."
ELKS AT M
Sharp Street Church was a night, the occa memorial ser Lodge of Elks Following Kindly Light ed Ruler Herd ed a brief adre read "Thana were deliver and W. H. Ra
Anyone who can afford the expenditure of a few dollars will doubtless remember his friends during the Christmas season; but the gifts worth while will be those that have cost more in time and in effort than they represent in actual worth. Who give money value alone take out of their giving the joy of expressing the feeling of kindness and good will which are the atmosphere of Christmas season. Friendship letters and bits of dainty embroidery carry the heart message more effectively than the present, bought at the last moment.
EDITORIAL COMMENT
A. L(DYON'S ROAR
If the amateur editor of the Baltimore Commonwealth was aware of what Rev. Dr. William Abraham Lincoln Creditt has saddled upon the Afro-American citizens of Philadelphia in the way of all forms of segregation since coming to our city, perhaps he would understand that "The Courant is not "A False Prophet" for its criticism of Rev. Dr. Creditt. There is no one man of the race in the city who has labored more assidiously and brought about segregation in our public schools and in politics and everything else where possible than has the Rev. Dr. Creditt. Let the Commonwealth attend to the ills within its own city and State and they will have ample to do.
Again, we have no quarrel with our Baltimore contemporary, but pray tell us why is it that the editor of that paper continues to remain a member of a church where he is Jim Crowed, when there are so many independent branches of Methodism with which he can unit? We have a condition in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania as it affects the Afro-American race, brought on largely as a result of just such inconsistent leadership as represented by many of our ministers akin to that going on in other sections of our country that is doing the race more harm than anything we know.
Since we all will concede that the minister leadership of the Afro-American is the most potent factor in our race development, then how very careful they should be in seeing the correct example. We may be a false prophet, but we doubt it.—Philadelphia Courant, Dec. 4, 1915.
S W STARKS LODGE BANQUETTED
The members of S. W. Starks Lodge, Knights of Pythias held a get-to gether collation at the Pythian Hall on Tuesday night. Following a buffet supper which was served by J. Logan Jenkins, a member of the lodge, addresses extolling the efficient manner in which the lodge had conducted its business were delivered by Grand Chancellor George A. Watty; J. Edward Smith, grand vice chancellor; General Lewis E. Williams, General George H. Carter; Josiah Diggs, grand keeper of records and seal; John Green, grand marshal; Rev. C. B. Bishop, grand prelate; Truly Hatchett, George T Brent, T. Thomas Turner, W. B. Day, Dr. A. O. Reid and D. H. Murphy. Dr. Harry F. Brown acted as toastmaster. The lodge, which was started about seven years ago has a present membership of nearly one hundred members.
DRAMATIC RECITAL BENDERED
Dramatic recital under the patronage of the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club, Mrs. Lela Walker Bryan, Dramatic Reader, gave her first recital in Baltimore on Thursday, December 2nd, at Ames M. E. Church. Mrs. Walker displaying rare talent and versatility held the audience spellbound moving them now to tears, now to laughter by her realistic impersonations of the twelve characters of the play "Within the Law." t Other features of the program are an organ solo by Miss Mamie wrell; a brilliantly executed piano Soett by Mrs. Clara Rhetta and uss Dene Chambers, and a vocal day Mrs. Nettie Murray Browne.
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE AT ST. JOHN'S
Quarterly conference of St. John
A.M.E. Church was held on December
6th. The reports were all good and the sum of $1160 was received during the quarter. Rev. S. H.
Cooper, presiding elder of the Easton d strict. Rev. P. W. Wortham, pastor.
ELKS AT MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church was crowded last Sunday night, the occasion being the annual memorial services of Monumental Lodge of Elks.
Following the singing of "Lead Kindly Light" by the lodge, Exalted Ruler Herman Douglass delivered a brief address. Oliver Duffin read "Thanatopsis." Orations were delivered by Rev. T. H. Lee and W. H. Randoph, of Lynchburg, Va. Musicals numbers were furnished by John W. Jones, Jack Nelson, Kerr's Orchestra and the choir of Sharp Street Church. The invocation was by Chaplin Samuel T. Hemsley and the benediction by Rev M. J. Naylor. Fred. Dabney sounded taps for the dead.
James Sisco, William J. Johnsan and Wellington Brown were the members who died during the year.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DR. BOOGER
WASHINGTON
Memorial Services to Dr. Booker T. Washington and Dr. M. C. B. Mason, Sunday night, December 19th, at 7.30, at Ames Memorial M. E. Church, Carey and Baker streets. Rev. A.J. Mitchell, Pastor. See program in Afro-American next week.
Deals Island, Md., Dec. 9.—Dr. W. J Hughes held Rev. Theo. S. Johnson's third quarterly conference and preached a sermon at 10:30. Mr. William Harris is among the sick.
The class collectors, Mr. William Harris, Mr. Isaac Wallace, Mr. John Milbourn, Mr. Frank Milbourn and Mr. James Ballard, Mr. Thomas Robinson made good reports at quarterly conference. The one raising the highest amount over $5.00 on December 19th, shall have their names appear first also have first choice of the vases.
Centreville, Md, December 9.—Rev. C. B. Bailey is preaching a series of sermons on the "Ten Commandments." The young people's society of Allen Christian Endeavor was organized, Sunday December 5th.
Sunday, there was a baby rally at Charles Wesley M. E. Church which was a great success.
Preachers' Meeting will be held at St. Paul A.M.E: Church Wednesday, December 15.
Miss Bertha A. Brown was the week-end guest of Miss Marie Lester.
Teachers' meeting was held at Centreville grammar school Saturday, December 4.
Mr. William Myner is improving slowly.
Pocomoke City, Md., Dec. 9.—Sunday was Communion at St. Johns Church. The pastor, Rev. E. T. Addison, preached an interesting sermon; subject "The Supreme Betrayer." Mr. Ollie White and Miss Sarah Floyd of Virginia, were quietly married by Rev. Addison Saturday night at the parsonage. "Preparedness" was the subject taken by Rev. J. W. Bond Sunday morning at Mt. Zion M.E. Church. The services were well attended and every one helped by the sermon. At night memorial services were held in honor of the late Dr. Booker Washington.
Mrs. B-rtha Bailey, the wife of Mr. Stephen Bailey and daughter of the late Rev. M. L. McKinney died at her home on Oxford street Monday night of Typhoid fever; aged 27. She leaves three small children. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Church Thursday afternoon. Mr. John E. Gunby spent Sunday in Stockton, Md., visiting relatives and friends. Mr. George W. Marshall preached at Georgetown Mission Sunday last. Mr. Lorie Taylor made a business trip to Crisfield, Md., last week. Prof. Stephen H. Long, supervisor of schools in Worcester county is making a visit in the upper part of the county this week.
Mrs. Mary E. Whittington of Washington, was in the city for four weeks. While here she was highly entertained by her host of friends and relatives. She returned home on Tuesday.
Miss Nellie Pippins has returned to Atlantic City, for the winter after a pleasant visit to her mother in St. Mary's county, Md. p
Mrs. William W. Johnson, of King and Queen county, Va., who has been spending sometime with Miss Sarah, Wallace, of 1867 N. Calhoun street will leave Wednesday to spend some time in Washington, D. C.
DEAL'S ISLAND NOTES
CENTREVILLE ITEMS
POCOMOKE BRIEFS
THE BOYS' COLUMN
THE BOYS' COLUMN
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
The Executive Council of Colored Boy Scouts of America met last Thursday at John Wesley M. E. Church. The Chief Scout, Mr. Charles A. Cary, handed down new work to all the Boy Scout troops of this city and Annapolis. The Boy Scouts of America have a silver cup contest. Mr. Joseph Kelso is the vote distributor of Baltimore and Mr. Emmitt Nelson vote distributor of Annapolis. The contest consists of the troop selling most votes. The troops that have given their numbers for votes are as follows: Baltimore troops 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and troop number 1 of Catonsville.
All the Boy Scouts of Annapolis, Baltimore and Catonsville turn out Sunday, December 19, at 2:30 p.m. at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The pastor, Rev. Sanders will preach a special sermon to the boys after which each troop present will receive a penant. A prize penant is offered the troop having the largest enrollment present. All arrangements are under direction of Chief Scout John H. Murphy.
Baltimore and Washington Scouts may soon have a special meet. For further particulars watch this column.
Scouts of Troops Numbers 2, 5, 6, and 8 were the welcome visitors at the Council meeting of last week.
Hats off to Bethel Scouts—they're "rising!"
TROOP NO: 5
Troop No. 5 had an oral examination on tenderfoot work, consisting of knot tying,Scout law,Scouts' oath and history of the American flag. Wm. E. Davis, Jr., reporter.
TROOP NO.2.
One of the most interesting and instructive meetings of the season was held Tuesday last with Prof. I. N. Ross, Jr., of the Baltimore Colored High School present. He gave special instruction in pyramid building. As each new stunt was presented by Prof. Ross, the interest so increased that many Scouts could scarcely control themselves. Special vocal selections were rendered by the troop and Scout yells were also "put on"! Mr. Ross is Assistant Scout Master to Troop No. 6 Baltimore.
The following boys were present: Joseph Kelso, David Nickens, Albert Hoffman, Charles Lankford, Bernard Jennings, Russell Williams, Thomas Meades, George Hicks, Howard Kelso, Raymond Elliott, Bernard Spriggs, Albert Butler, Frank Brooks, Charles Gwynn, Louis Gwynn, Clarence Saunders, George Matthews, Earl Williams, James Wilson, Raymond Brown, Lorman Bell. Fred Hebron, James Barnes, Andrew Chester, Charles King, Eugene Merritt, Charles Thompson, Bernard Dudley, Raymond Mitchell, Edward Burns, Grafton Ellis, LeRoy Hebron, Raymond Elikson, Percy Adams.
MR. AND MRS. HARRIS ENTERTAIN
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris entertained a large number of guests at their residence, 1019 W. Lexington street on Sunday, December 5, in honor of Miss Annie Earket, Miss Frances Brown, Mr. John Carlet and Mrs. Pauline Carlet of N-w York. They enjoyed a delightful day. Mr. William Chambers, Mr. Herman Tay'or and Prof. Luther Pears rendered some of th'r choice piano selections. There were many friends awaiting to greet them when they arrived in the city. p
MR. GEORGE HUTCHINS DEAD
George H. Hutchins died from operation on Thursday. Funeral from 1031 Argyle avenue, 2 p. m. Sunday. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
A CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their sympathy extended and the beautiful floral tributes sent as a token of friendship in our recent bereavement caused by Willis Campbell's death. Dr. and Mrs. D. N. E. Campbell.
MRS. BESSIE ANDERSON IN THE CITY
Mrs. Bessie B. Anderson, State Deputy of the St. Luke of Washington, was in the city this week and visited the Alexander Council 1069. A large number of members were present to greet her. She expressed her pleasure in finding the Council in such exe-lent condition under the supervision of Mrs. L. S. Henry, the organizing deputy.
Miss Ophelia Scott, 1728 Druid Hill avenue, has returned home after a two-weeks visit to his sister, Mrs. Anita Arthur, Atlantic City.
A SERIES OF RECITALS
A series of musical recitals will be held during December and January under the patronage of the advisory board of the Day Nursery Association. The very best talent has been secured and those in charge hope to make the affairs the most unique in the history of the city. Among those who have already been engaged are Lloyd Gibbs, who is one of the best tenor soloists in the country; Mme. Annie Hazelton Lee, leader of Sharp Street choir; Mr. John M. Brown, former leader of Bethel choir and a number of others. The first recital was held on Friday night of this week at the residence of Mr. William H. Ross. The others will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waters, 1826 Druid Hill avenue, on December 16th; Dr. and Mrs. William T. Carr, Jr., 515 Mosher street, on December 23rd and Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hamer, 1418 Druid Hill avenue, on December 30th. The admission will be free
Interesting Quotes Inspiring
"In the House of Simon, the Pharisee" a sacred cantata song recital rendered by The Ellwood Singing Circle of East Baltimore at Asbury M. E. Church, corner of Lexington street and Rogers avenue, Sunday evening, December 12, 1915 at 8:15 o'clock. Under the auspices of the Mothers' Circle of Asbury M. E. Church.
Mrs. Mary Myers, president; Mrs. Lydia Nugent, secretary; Mr. C. Edward Brown, director; Mrs. Gertrude E. Hill, assistant directress; Mrs. Gertrude S. Johnson, accompanist. Rev. George E. Curry, pastor. Positively silver offering at the door.
IN MEMORIAM
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Lizzie Sampson, who departed this life six years ago, December 8, 1909. Six years ago, dear mother
By her daughters, Katie, Salie, and son Henry Satchell.
PETERS-In loving memory of our dear mother, Lettitia Fisher Peters, who died twenty-two years ago, December 12, 1893.
Mother comes to caress us when friends depart
friends depart
And scatters the gloom from our
saddened hearts;
She whispers to us of the blissful
shore,
Where sickness and parting are no
more.
She will soon come over the stream
to guide
Our spirits across to the farther
side,
Where they will present us a crown
to wear,
to wear,
Prepared by the hands of our loved ones there.
By her daughters.
In sad but loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Mary E. Gray, who departed this life one year ago today, December 7, 1914.
The one that I loved is missing
The voice that I love is still;
Her place in my heart is vacant
And never can be filled.
By her loving son, Wm. E. Miller.
CARDS OF THANKS
The pastor desires to express his high appreciation and gratitude to the loyal members, congregation and friends of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church for their hearty cooperation and liberal contributions to our fall rally. Receipts of rally proper $980. Receipts from Queen Rally $180. Grand total in this effort $1,160. God bless you. We thank you.
I take this method to thank my many friends for their preence, words of cheer and expressions of sympathy with me because of the loss of my dear wife, Nora H. Gross. I also thank the several organizations for their kind appreciation; and Dr. Ernest Lyon, pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church of which she was a member.
John R. Gross, 1804 White street.
Mary W. Payne, who died December 6, 1913, two years ago today, at the age of 38 years. Gone but not forgotten. She fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, at ten minutes after five o'clock p. m. She told her mother that the white-winged angels were over her head, and that all her sins were forgiven, and wished that her friends would follow her.
By her mother, Mary E. Payne, 1510 Vine street.
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. Platform Meeting.
-IN THE INTEREST OF-
MOTHER BETHEM
Druid Hill Avenue
Sunday Evening, D.
The Pastors and Congregation
he present: Ebenezer A. M. E. C.
Trinity Baptist Church, Grace P.
E. Church, Payne Memorial A. J.
Church.
Platform Meeting: Addresses
P. W. Wortham, D. D., Rev. J. P.
Williams, D. D., Rev. Joseph Gw.
D., Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., a
SPECIAL
Bethel is everybody's Chur
This meeting is the beginning
Rev. J. W. Sandy
BETHLEHEM, A C.
This Beautiful Cantata
A. M. E. S.
Sunday, December
The Bethlehem Background S
Pageant Characters: Pageant Boys and
Shepherds, Innkeeper, Reader, P
Christmas Classic Music under the
accompanied by
SILVER OFFERIE
Thomas J. Holliday, Superintendent
3d Anniversary Service, Un
N.A., S.A..
To be held at ST. JOHN'S A. M. E.
SUNDAY, DECEM
Sermon by the Pastor, R
All Courts of Calanthe, Sir Kn
are cordia
Nettie Smith, W. C. Martha V Le
George A. Watty, G. C. C
MUSIC HALL
THE THIRD ORGANIZ
WILL BE GIVE BY M.
Organist of St. John
AT TRINITY A. M. E. CHUR
FRIDAY EVENING
Under the auspices of the Allen Christian
sharp. Refreshments on S
W. L. Wilson, Pres. R. L. Henson, Vice Pres.
MOTHER BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Avenue and Biddle Street
Sunday Evening, December 12th, 1915
The Pastors and Congregations of the following Churches will be present: Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, St. John's A. M. E. Church, Trinity Baptist Church, Grace Presbyterian Church, Oak St. A. M. E. Church, Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church and Trinity A. M. E. Church.
Platform Meeting: Addresses by Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., Rev. P. W.Wortham, D. D., Rev. J. R. L. Diggs, D. D., Rev. W. Edward Williams, D. D., Rev. Joseph Gwynn, B. D., Rev. J. G. Martin, B. D., Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., and others.
SPECIAL MUSIC
Bethel is everybody's Church, and has always been so.
This meeting is the beginning of the great $75,000 Union Rally.
Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastor.
Sunday, December 26th, '15, at 8 P. M.
The Bethlehem Background Showing the City of Bethlehem.
Pageant Characters: Pageant Boys and Girls, Wise Men, Wise Men's Servants
Shepherds, Innkeeper, Reader, Prophet, all in Pageant Costumes.
Christmas Classic Music under the direction of Mr. H. K. Williams
accompanied by Mr. W. L. Wilson.
SILVER OFFERING AT THE DOOR
Thomas J. Holliday, Superintendent
Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor
3d Anniversary Service, Union Star Court No.3, Calanthe NASAEAA&A
To be held at ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. Church, Lexington St. near Pine St.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th at 8 p.m.
Sermon by the Pastor, Rev. P. W. Wortham, D.D.
All Courts of Calanthe, Sir Knights and Uniform Departments
are cordially invited.
Nettie Smith, W. C.
Martha V. Lecato, R. D.
Catherine Burton, G.W.C
George A. Watty, G. C. C
Lewis Williams, Brig Gen.
MUSIC HATH CHARMS
THE THIRD ORGAN RECITAL OF A SERIES OF SIX
WILL BE GIVEN BY MRS. ANNIE E. NICHOLS
Organist of St. John's A. M. E. Church
AT TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St.
FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 17th, 1915
Under the auspices of the Allen Christian Endeavor League. Program begins at 8:30
sharp. Refreshments on Sale. ADMISSION 10 CTS.
W. L. Wilson, Pres. R. L. Henson, Vice Pres. Minnie Quickly, Sec'y. Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pasto
...SPECIAL NOTICES..
Here we are again. Who? The Crescent Sinking Fund Circle will give a grand Chocolate Sip, Thursday evening, December 16th at 1308 N. Stricker street. Good music and plenty of fun. Sip free. Admission 10 cents. Josephine Hall, president; Jennie Blaz, vice president; Nellie Paul, financial secretary; Lulu McCoy, secretary; Martha Plater, treasurer; Annie Tyler, Sergeant-at arms.2t
Coming—To Centennial M. E. Church a Grand Musical and Literary Concert under the auspices of the Peerless Glee Club of Morgan College; Monday, December 13, 1915 at 8 p. m. Benefit of the Church. Admission 10 Cents.
Church. Admission to Cents James H. Kelly, President Gordon H. Byrd, Secretary Rev. N. M. Carroll, Pastor.
A Community Betterment
..Meeting.. AT THE QUEEN THEATRE 666 Lexington St., near Pine BY REV. JOS. L. BUTLER Sunday, Dec. 12th 3.00 P.M. COME EARLY This is to be an open meeting for men and women as well. No Admission
Mr. J. R. ddie in charge of Music
Assisted by Orchestra of Six Pieces.
N B. No children under 15 years of age Admitted
.MOORE'S RESTAURANT.
Druid Hill Ave. & Oxford St.
Saturday, Dec. 25th, 1915
OPEN ALL NIGHT
Special Christmas Dinner 50 Cts.
Hearts Celery Stuffed Olives
Salted Peanuts Oyster Cocktails
Martini Cocktails
Fresh Vegetable or Chicken Soup
Oyster Pattes Sherry
Oyster Crab
Roast Vermont Turkey Giblet Sauce C.B
Roast Peking Duck Current Jelly
Nautral Sauce Stewed Chicken
Supreme Sauce Egg Nog
New York Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus
Mashed White Potatoes Fried Sweets
Steamed Rice Baked Maccaroni
Spinach with Egg Roman Punch
Chicken or Lettuce and Tomato Salad
Mayonnaise
Plum Pudding Brandy Sauce Mince Pie
Ice Cream Cluster Raisins
Pound Cake Cream Cheese Saltines
Tea Coffee
Served from 1 P. M. to 8.30 P. M.
A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Regular Dinner Served Daily
H. L. A. M. E. CHURCH
Lane and Biddle Street
December 12th, 1915
Oms of the following Churches will
Church, St. John's A. M. E. Church,
Presbyterian Church, Oak St. A. M.
M. E. Church and Trinity A. M. E.
by Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., Rev.
B. D. Diggs, D. D., Rev. W. Edward
Wynn, B. D., Rev. J. G. Martin, B.
and others.
AL MUSIC
Church, and has always been so.
Age of the great $75,000 Union Rally.
Mers, D. D., Pastor.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
We will be Given by Trinity
Sunday School
For 26th, '15, at 8 P. M.
Showing the City of Bethlehem.
Girls, Wise Men, Wise Men's Servants
Prophet, all in Pageant Costumes.
the direction of Mr. H. K. Williams
Mr. W. L. Wilson.
RUNG AT THE DOOR
Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor
Union Star Court No.3, Calanthe
E. A. A. & A.
E. Church, Lexington St. near Pine St.
BER 12th at 8 p.m.
Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. D.
Rights and Uniform Departments
ally invited.
Scatc, R D. Catherine Burton, G.W.C.
Lewis Williams, Brig Gen.
ITH CHARMS
RECITAL OF A SERIES OF SIX
MRS. ANNIE E. NICHOLS
's A. M. E. Church
RCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St.
NG, DEC. 17th, 1915
Endeavor League. Program begins at 8.30
Sale. ADMISSION 10 CTS.
Minnie Quickly, Sec'y. Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor
..CHURCH NOTICES .
CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH
Dr. G. W. K. Warner. Pastor
11 a. m. Sermon. by the Rev. Chas.
Bainard.
2.80 p. m. Sunday School.
8 p. m. Sermon by the pastor to the
Juvnile of the I. O. St. Luke.
GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH
Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St.
Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor
10 a. m. Class.
11 a. m. Rev. Hunt.
2 p. m., Sunday School.
6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
8 p. m. Pastor or stranger.
Mrs. Hattie Woods, Pr. C. B.
T. H. Metiowan, Sum.
3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCH
Druid Hill Ave. and Robert Street
G. P. Rodgers, Pastor
Sabbath (Saturday) Service
Sabbath School 10 a. m.
Preaching Service 11.30 a. m.
Veper Service 3.30 p. m.
Week of prayer December 11 to 18th Sunday December 12th at 8 p. m subject "Spiritual Power."
FOR SALE OR RENT
FOR SALE—A good investment. Two story house in the 1900 block of White street; in first class condition. Will sell cheap. Don't miss this bargain. A small deposit and terms to suit. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue or Phone Mad. 3664 W.
FOR SALE—Now open for inspection. Three story house 700 block Mosher street: in first class condition; can be bought on easy terms; sewer connected. $100 cash balance as rent. See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle avenue. Phone Mad. 3664 W.
FOR SALE—A beautiful 3 story house in the 700 block George street opposite Perkins Square Baptist Church; can be bought with $100 down balance as rent. Ninerooms and bath, sewer connected; now open for inspection. Apply A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle avenue.
WANTED—Table boarders, first class board served, at 1105 Druid Hill avenue. 4-t
DR. TAYLOR M. LEWIS
CHIROPODIST
A graduate of the University of Chicago, who is an expert, with much experience in this kind of work. Call and be convinced.
OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
1035 DRUID HILL AVENUE
Mt. Vernon 4615 J Sundays by appointment
Grand Sacred Concert at Asbury M. E. Church Epworth League Sunday, December 12, 1915 at 5 p.m., by the famous Huntsman's Band, Prof. Wm. Hilliary, director. All are invited.
Rev. George E. Curry, pastor; J.W. Ross, president of the League.
THE AFRO-AMERICAN
...QUEEN THEATRE...
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GREATEST TEAM ON EARTH IN A BRAND NEW ACT
Friday Night: Amateur Night.
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GOLDFIELD
THE HOUSE THAT
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Between Henrietta
Matinee—Mondays and
Our big Features: Great Western D
Charlie Chaplin, Heine and L.
"HOUSE OF QUALITY."
"Neal of the Navy." Thur
Every Friday,
All are welcome.
XMAS S
AMATEUR NIGHT. Lots of fun. Try for Prizes.
ITS ADMISSION TO ALL AT ALL
S. BOONE and J. R. JONES, Managers
GDFIELD THEATRE
THE HOUSE THAT AIMS TO PLEASE
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Between Hemrietta and Hamburg St.
Lineee—Mondays and thursdays at 2.30 p.
Tueses: Great Western Dramas, and funny com-
Chaplin, Heine and Louie and all other best p.
OF QUALITY." Now showing every
the Navy." Thursdays, "Exploits o
Every Friday, "Who Pays."
All are welcome. Admission 5
AS SPECIAL
Friday Night: Amateur Night. Lots of fun. Come and see. Try for Prizes.
5 CENTS ADMISSION TO ALL AT ALL TIMES
S. BOONE and J. R. JONES, Managers
GOLDFIELD THEATRE
THE HOUSE THAT AIMS TO PLEASE
913-15-17-19 WARNER STREET
Between Henrietta and Hamburg Sts.
Matinee—Mondays and thursdays at 2.30 p. m.
Our big Features: Great Western Dramas, and funny comedies, such as
Charlie Chaplin, Heine and Louie and all other best pictures.
"HOUSE OF QUALITY." Now showing every Monday,
"Neal of the Navy." Thursdays, "Exploits of Elaine."
Every Friday, "Who Pays."
All are welcome. Admission 5c.
XMAS SPECIAL!!!
Good Until January 3rd 1916
6 lb Sack Gold Medal Flou
1 pound pure Lard
Half dozen Eggs
One pkg. Currants
One pkg. Raisins
Quarter pound Citron
2 Nutmegs
.One box Baking Powder
One shred. Cocoanut
Half pound Butter
CASH ONLY
CASH M
CIDER, 20 cts. Gallon
MINCE MEAT, 2 lb for 25c.
RAISINS, 9 & 11 cts. Pkg.
PURE LARD
GOLD MED.
12lb. Sack, 44c. 6lb. S.
MARSHALL'S
535 DOLL
Full Orchestras—2 The
RED, WHITE & BLUE BELL GIRL
AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 13th
Admittance at the
Plenty of Refres
Infetti aud Paper Ribbon will be strewn
YULE-TIDE
At Richmond M
Tuesday Even'g, December
For benefit of St.
for Coloreed
HER AUSPICES OF BALTIMORE CLA
Music by Prof. M
CARDS OF ADMISSION
Third Grand Concert
Open by St. James Lodge No. 2,
No. 6, G. U. O.
Galilean Fishermen Hall,
On Moncay Evening,
John Harrison, W. L.
Annie Lansont
Mattie Daniels, S. G. M.
Cards of Admission,
Supper Free
Santa Claus Charms
Under the Auspices of the
ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CH
Wednesday and Thursday Evening
Hattie Washington, Pres.
Miss Anita Pie
Oliver, Supt.
Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor
CASH PRICES:
Cts. Gallon SAUER KRAUT,
AT, 2 lb for 25c. EGGS, 28cts. Doz.
& 11 cts. Pkg. CURRANTS, 12 Cts.
PURE LARD 12½ Cts. lb.
GOLD MEDAL FLOUR
44c. 6lb. Sack 23c. 21lb.
CASHALL'S GROOM
35 DOLPHIN ST.
The Goldfield and Dr. T.
Society Orchestras will render
& BLUE BELL GIRLS' LAST DANCE BEF
LEAN FISHERMEN'S HALL, Biddle St.
ENING, DEC. 13th, 1915—FOLLOW
mittance at the door 25 Cent.
Plenty of Refreshments on Sale
Ribbon will be strewn on the dancers through
E-TIDE RECEIVER
Richmond Market Arm
Ten'g, December 28th, '15, 8
For benefit of St. Elizabeth's Home
for Colored Orphans
OF BALTIMORE CLAN, LOYAL LEGION O
Music by Prof. Kerr's Orchestra
OF ADMISSION : 25
Grand Concert and Coffee
James Lodge No. 2, and Jones Juvenile
No. 6, G. U. O. of Chaldeans, at
Hermen Hall,
Music by Kerr'
Sunday Evening, December 20th.
L. Annie Lanston, Rec. Sec. Wm O.
Cels, S. G. M.
Carrie Bell,
Admission,
Free Refreshments on
Claus Charm"—Cantata
the Auspices of the Helping Hand S
S. A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington
Thursday Evening, December 15th
Boston Press, Miss Anita Pierson, Vice Press, Miss Alvee
Ev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor. ADMISSION EACH
CASH PRICES:
CIDER, 20 cts. Gallon SAUER KRAUT, 7cts. Quart
MINCE MEAT, 2 lb for 25c. EGGS, 28cts. Doz.
RAISINS, 9 & 11 cts. Pkg. CURRANTS, 12 Cts.
PURE LARD 12½ Cts. lb.
GOLD MEDAL FLOUR
12lb. Sack, 44c. 6lb. Sack 23c. 2lb. Sack, 8½c.
MARSHALL'S GROCERY
535 DOLPHIN ST.
2—Full Orchestras—2 The Goldfield and Dr. T. Henderson Kerr's Society Orchestras will render continuous Music
SIX RED, WRITE & BLUE BELL GIRLS' LAST DANCE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S HALL, Biddle St., Near McCulloh
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 13th, 1915-FOLLOW THE CROWD
Admittance at the door 25 Cents
Plenty of Refreshments on Sale
Confetti and Paper Ribbon will be strewn on the dancers throughout the evening.
UNDER AUSPICES OF BALTIMORE CLAN, LOYAL LEGION OF BENEDICTINES
Music by Prof. Kerr's Orchestra
CARDS OF ADMISSION : 25 CENTS
Third Grand Concert and Coffee Clash
Given by St. James Lodge No. 2, and Jones Juvenile Tabernacle,
No. 6, G. U. O. of Chaldeans, at
Under the Auspices of the Helping Hand Social of ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St., near Pine Wednesday and Thursday Evening, December 15th and 16th, 1915 Mrs. Hattie Washington, Pres. Miss Niita Pierson, Vice Pres. Miss Alverta Traverse, Sec. Mr. C. Oliver, Supt. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor. ADMISSION EACH EVENING, 10 CENTS
WELCOME FRIENDS
GRAND Carnival and
AT RICHMOND MA.
For the Benefit of the
TUESDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER
Under the
Of Monumental Lodge No. 3,
Assisted by the Great Southern Te
Music Classical and
Namous Marcato Musical Club
of Eubie B.
Words of Admission.
Refreshments
Carnival and Elks BUSE
RICHMOND MARKET ARMOUR
The Benefit of the Elk's Charity Fund
11, DECEMBER 14th FROM 8 P
Under the auspices
Central Lodge No. 3, I.B. P. O. Elks of
the Great Southern Temple, No. 30 Daughters,
Great Music Classical and Sublime by
To Musical Club and Orchestra
rof Eubie Blake, Director
Immission.
Refreshments Cold Lunch Served
THE CRESCENT CONCERT OF
Grand Carnival and Elks Benefit AT RICHMOND MARKET ARMORY
For the Benefit of the Elk's Charity Fund
TUESDAY NIGH1, DECEMBER 14th FROM 8 P M. TO 2 A. M.
Under the auspices
Of Monumental Lodge No. 3, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World
Assisted by the Great Southern Temple, No. 30 Daughters of Elks
Music Classical and Sublime by the
Famous Marcato Musical Club and Orchestra of Baltimore
rof Eubie Blake, Director
NOTICE! THE CRESCENT CONCERT ORCHESTRA Will render a Sacred Concert at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Sunday. December 12, 1915, at 6 P. M. Assisted by some of Baltimore's best talent. In interest of A.C.E. League. Silver Offering. Prof. C. E. Bowman, Manager. MR. JOHN T. MURRAY, President REV. I. N. ROSS, Pastor
..CHURCH NOTICES
WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH
Franklin and Pine Streets
Rev. S. R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor
Parsonage, 428 N. Pine Street
Something new every Sunday.
11 a m., Pastor, subject, "First
and Second Class in Heaven."
2 p. m., Sunday School.
W. C. Tongue, Supt.
3 p. m. Rev. L. Green, sermon to
singing bands.
5 p. m. Epworth League.
8 p. m. The pastor, subject, "Not
Wanted In Hell." All unconverted
people are invited.
Caroline and Bank Streets
Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor
11 a. m. Sermon by the pestor, sub.
'The Victor Crownen.'
8 o. m. Union Service, sermon by Rev. C. Edward Browne, D. d. pastor of the Peo.je's Church. His choir and congregation will accompany him. Great timor. Everybody welcome. Monday night. Concert by the Peerless Glee club of Morgan College.
Rev. Alfred Young. Pastor
Residence: 618 Dolphin Street
11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor.
2:30 p. m., Sunday School.
5:30 p. m., Enworth Leaque.
7:30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. C. G.
Cummings to the Calendar Association.
Friday December 17th 8 p. m. sermon
by Rev R. Hughes pastor Whatcoat
M. E. Church, choir and congregation
invited.
SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH
Dolphin and Etting Streets
Dippin and Loving Streets
Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., Pastor
10 a. m., Bible Class. T. H. Smith,
Instructor.
11 a. m., preaching by Pastor.
2 p. m., Sunday School. M. Q. Dorsey, Supt.
4 p. m., Bible Class.
Prof. J. H. Lockerman, Instructo
4.80 p. m., Epworth L.ague.
8 p. m., Preaching by pastor.
The great revival continues this week
Come and bring your friends.
M. J. Naylor, laster; Rev. H. Brown
and Rev. W. N. Holt, assisting.
ST. MATTE BEWS M. E. CHUR CB
East 23rd Street
Rev. R. A. Green Pastor
11 a. m. Rev. J. Fuller.
2 p. m. Sunday • chool
7 p. m. Epworth League.
8 p. m. Pastor
Services
Mr. H. M. Washington Supt.
Mrs. E. H. Full-r. Pres. Ladies Aid.
Mrs. Isie Hall, Pres. E. L.
Miss Ida Williams, Supt. Jr. Epworth
League.
Mr. K. D. Ragland, Pres. of Brother.
hood.
All are welcome
AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCB
Carey and Baker Streets
Rev A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6.30 a. m., Class. Thomas Lane Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor, subject, "The Branded Christian." 2.90 p. m., Sunday School and Teacher Training Class.
Penny Johnson, Supt.
5 p. m. Epworth League
Chas. Polley, Pres.
5 p. m. Sermon and Communion.
Children's church every Friday, 4.30.
Post Card Trip and Corumdrum Suppier by the children's Church. Thursday
December 16 Admission 4 cents See around the world for 2 twin cent stamps
MT. CALVARY FIRST IN EPEN
DENT M. E. CHURCH
Residence: 614 W. Blind St.
11 a. m., Special Sermon by pastor.
2.30 p. m., Sabbath School. All children invited.
4 p. m., Class. James Moore, leader.
8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor followed by Holy Sacrament.
Everybody welcome. Good music.
Everybody welcome. Good music.
Bro. Walter Howard Church Clerk.
Bro. Raymond Carter, Secretary of the Official Board.
Bro. Richard Johnson, Chorister
THE PEOPLE'S UNION CHURCH
Orleans and Ann Sts.
Rev C. Edw Browne, Pastor.
Residence: 1611 McElderry St.
9 a. m. Class
11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor.
2 30 p. m. Sunday school
3 30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. H.
Medi y.
4 p. m. Class.
5 p. m. League.
8 p. m. Union service at Centennial
M. E. Church cor. Caroline and Bank
sts. Rev C. Ed. Browne will preach
the sermon.
Tues. and Wed. night class. Friday night praver meeting
Clifford Perry, Clerk.
ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH
Saratoga Street, near Carey
Rev. S. A. Virgil, D. D. Pastor
Sunday December 12th, 1915
11 a. m. "A Problem of Life"
8 p. m. Sermon to the Trustees Auxiliary.
Don't forget the Sunday School Christmas Program December 19th. A treat all.
ASBURY M. E. CHURCH
East and Lexington Sts.
Pev. George E. Curry. Pastor.
Residence 1830 E. Eager St.
11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. T. B.
Snowd-n. D. D.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School
Mr. O. T. Stewart, Supt.
5.15 p. m., Epworth League.
Mr. Julian W. Ross, Treas.
8 p. m. Sacred Concert. Silver offer-
in at the door
Every one cordially invited.
TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle Street Rev. S. M. Johnson. D. D., Pastor 6.30 a. m., Early Meeting Solomon Bolmes, Leader
11 a. n. Sermon by the pastor, sub.
'How much then is a man better than a she-p.'
2.30 p. m., Sabbath School.
6.30 p. m., A C E. League.
7.30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. All members will please be in their seats early. We go to Bethel after a short service.
W. L. Wilson, president A. C. E.
League.
T. J. Holliday, Supt.
ME MORIAH A. M. E. CHURCH
Rev. James A. Briscoe, Pastor.
72 Franklin Street
Annapolis, Md
Sunday December 12th. Tell Mother
I'll Be There Day.
35 new members added
11 a. m. Sermon to the converts by
the preacher of the day, subject, "The
Law of the new life." 2nd Peter 3-18.
2.30 p. m. Sunday School.
7 p. m. League.
8 p. m. Revival service. Bring a
sinner with you.
ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH
Lexington and Carlton Streets
Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor
GIRLS DAY
11 a. m. Mrs. Mary F. Handy, presiding. Sermon by the pastor.
2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Miss Alice Russell, presiding. A splendid program has been arranged for this service.
4.30 p m. Allen C. E. League.
Mnical. Intellectual, Spiritual.
8 p. m. A select program. Adresses by Mrs Minnie L. Gaines. Mrs. Margaret P. Fill and others will take part in this service.
Girls from everywhere are invited.
Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C. E. L.
H. D. Brent. Supt. S. S.
Rev. P. H. Green, Pastor
Parsonage: 1334 Carroll Street
11 a. m., Rev. John W. Norris, D.D.
Presiding Elder of Hangerstown Dist.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Parents
are requested to send their children.
8 p. m. Special Services. Sermon
by Rev. George Fowler, D. D.
Mr. Stansbury Johnson, Supt.
ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCM
Lexington Street near Pine
Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. D., Pastor
684 George Street
8 p. m. Sermon by the pastor to the Union Star Court of Calanthe K. of P. December 19th. Sacred Concert by Madam Helan Cooper Deane. Dr. J. C. Stewart. Pres. of A.C. EL Charles Oliver, Supt.
BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH
Druid Hill Ave. and Lanaville Street
Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastor
Sunday December 12th 1915 be a grand day.
6 30 p. m., A. C. E. League.
At nght there will be a great MASS
MEETING to launch the $75,000 campa-
nial to free Moth r Bethel. Meny
churches with their pastors will be with
us. Platform meeting. Sharpshooters
five minute speches.
EBENFZER A. M. E. CHUROH
Montgomery St., near Charles
Rev. I. N. Ross, Pastor.
7 a. m. Class.
10 a. m. Bible Class.
11 a. m. Preaching.
2 30 p. m., Sunday School.
6 15 p. m. A. C. E. L.
Pastor and congregation and choir
will worship at Mother Bethel at night:
Rev. A. L. Games, D. D., Pastor
Come, see and hear the greatest
preacher in the world Sunday December
19th at 3 p. m. Mr. R. C. Gross,
chairman.
FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. P.
CHURCH
Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streets
Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor
Parsonage: 1232 Argyle Ave.
11 a. m. Praaching by Rev. Bell,
3. 30 p. m., Sunday School.
4 p. m. Class meeting.
7. 30 p. m. Willing Working Lumber
Association will have a sermon preacher
to them by the pastor.
ST. LUKES U A. M. U. CHURHOU
Spring St. near McElderray St.
Rev. Luther F. Smith, Pastor
11 a. m. 'Reaching.
2 p. m. Sabbath School.
4 p. m. Band Experience Meeting
All Bands are invited.
7 p. m Spencer's C. E. League.
8 p. m Sermon by pastor.
Tuesday night class meeting.
Friday right prayer meeting.
All welcome.
Front St. and Rogers Ave.
Rev. J. E. Watkins, Pastor
631 Sterling St.
11 a. m. Sermon by Stranger.
2.30 p. m., Sund-y School.
6.30 p. m., Young People's Meeting.
Elmer larker, Prs. Subject for discussion,
"that man learns more from reading then obs-rvati n."
7 45 p. m. Sermon by pastor, sub.,
"Law and Gospel."
Wed eday night, Class.
Friday night, Prayer Meeting
Sunday December 12th, 1615.
Vesper Service from 5 to 6 p.m.
KING'S DAUGHTER'S DAY
Mrs. J. W. Saunders will deliver the address
Miss Narcissa Massey of New York
city and Mrs. Roberta Creditt will sing
Miss Elizabeth Wilson will preside.
Miss C. Davage, President
Miss E. E. Bright, Secretary,
Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen'l Seo'y.
A POETICAL CRITIC OF NATIONAL FAME
WILLIAM STANLEY BRAITHWAITE
COL. MIDNIGHT AT MOUND BAYOU
Sees Many Evidences of Progress In This Thriving Little Towo Where Everybody is
Mound Bayo, Miss.—The world continues to move, and I find that I am moving with it just a little and before I get th'ough you will see where I am this week, and what I am doing you cannot see.
But before telling you how much I have been getting round, it is my duty to inform you that I am in Mound Bayou, and I have had to do just a little shouting here, because they have a full fledged place, and a good schools, and good teachers, and then there is another good bank right here, and believe me it is in good shape, because it has the whole state behind it. I think this is the first state bank I know of in this country, operated by our people that is a state bank. The whole state of Mississippi is behind the bank, and back of it all is to be found the silent hand of one of the greatest men of our race, Hon. Charles Banks. He is a business man, and then he has been able to do something for his people. They put right into the state $10,000 before they could open the doors, and then another thousand dollars on top of that.
Mr. Banks was a personal friend of Dr. Booker T. Washington, and was associated with him in the National Negro Business League, and it was this connection that helped to put Mound Bayou on the map. He is the first vice president of the National Negro Business League, and when Dr. Washington died, he of course became the president, but being a modest man, and a lot of business to attend to, he at once at the meeting of the Board asked Hon. J. C. Napier to take charge of affairs and assume the position of president. After much talking to him Mr. Napier accepted for Mr. Banks, and he is to preside over the next session of the League to be held in Kansas City, Mo., and I hope that all the business men will unite and make it one of the greatest sessions ever held in the history of the League. Let us all thus honor Mr. Washington.
In Mound Bayou, is another gr at business man in the person of Hon. E. P. Booze, who has had the benefit of training as well as experience. He is at the head of the largest department store in this section of the country. It is known as the Farmers' Cooperative Mercantile Company. This young man has just stuck to it, until he has made it what it is, and he is just working hard today. He has a good little farm, horse and the like
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and is just devoting his time and attention to his wife.
Mrs. M. C. Booze, is the post master of the town, and she is a good one at that. I am informed that the office is one of the best of its class in the whole state—in fact in the South. You see she is the daughter of the founder of Mound Bayou, Hon. I. T. Montgomery, he certainly believed in educating his children. Hence you will not be surprised that the post master is a well trained woman. She is educated, and then they have a daughter that will be well educated also.
I had the pleasure of going into the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Booze, a beautiful two-story brick edifice, plenty room, bath and what-not. I could hardly keep from shouting.
It would be of interest to you to know that Editor Frederick M. Roberts, formerly New Age, Los Angeles, Cal., is now principal of the Mound Bayou Normal Institute, and this is destined to be the Athens of Mississippi. He is a native of Ohio, but his life has been spent in the West. He graduated from Los Angeles high school, and then attended the Colorado College, from which he graduated before he took his place in the world. He decided that it was necessary to become a trained man. As an editor he furnished us with a great paper. But he has laid aside all of that now and is trying to help our young people to think. There is a great possibility here in this place and I think this young man is going to bring it out.
Associated with him are Mrs. G. A Bryant, Miss B. L. Webster, R. W. Rode, Miss E. Creswell and Mrs. Pendleton. I had the pleasure of looking over the school and seeing just what they are doing in this part of the world. It will not be long before they will have here established in this place one of the great schools of the country, and this is a good place for it. They are doing well in Mound Bayou, and the drummers are here in large numbers all the time trying to sell the people. The Mayor had his court while I was here, and then I got to see something I have never seen before since I have been a member of this race. Lawyer, judge clients, all belonging to my race. I heard the lawyers do some pleading and then they needed a witness, and just stopped the court and sent the marshal out to bring him in and I tell you it was not long before these folks were in court. I did not stay to see the out come of the case, but I got to see it. I have been use to seeing white folks hold court and never before did I get to see one of my people hold court.
The court soon ended and I am in this part of the world. You see I have been doing some getting around in Mississippi. I have been with Bishop J. M. Conner attending his conference and he has been doing some real good work in this part of the world. He
has certainly gone into the hearts of the people. He is just that kind of man. He is giving great service to his church in this part of the world. Everywhere resolutions are being adopted praising his good work and asking for his return to this part of the world. The candidates for offices down here are many. The men are all getting in line, but the delegates in Mississippi who are elected to the general conference declares that they will go to the general conference as one, and will vote the unit rule. I don't know what that is, but it will be something.
AT THE CAREY TO G
There is going at the Carey Theat mas week if the Cremens carry. Aes will be given 23rd to the luck the largest number the little girls beautiful dressed a pair of roller skates and woman, a hat
Rav. W. H. Edwards will be made leader of the whole delegation. He will be the one who will tell the people just what is wanted and they will have to come to him for help. I don't know as I am going to tell you all of their plans, and if I don't you can't make me. I will tell you in my next letter some of the places I have been and what I have seen.
DENTON ITEMS
Denton, Md., December 9.—The services at both churches were well attended on last Sunday. Rev. J. H. Fitchett preached at Wesley Mission on last Sunday afternoon. The Misses Mabel O. and Sarah M. Williams entertained Miss Marie Bailey at dinner on last Sunday. The Sunday school lesson was very impressively explained on last Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. Church and the A. C. E. L. is taking on new life. Mrs. C. W. Boston and little son Frederick left on Saturday morning enroute for Washington to attend the 80th anniversary of her grandfather, Rev. D. P. Seaton. The Y. P. P. Circle will meet at Miss Ida M. Bailey's on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Adeline Lewis will address the Girls' Club at John Wesley M. E. Church on next Sunday. Master Robert Fitchett will entertain his friends on next Monday. The occasion being his second anniversary.
ANNAPOLIS JOTTINGS
Annapolis, Md., December 9.—A birthday reception was given in honor of Miss Helen Diggs on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Diggs, 112 South street. Some very pretty presents were received. Among those present were: Misses Alverta Price, Catherine Price, Viola King, Ella Burgess, Bertha Colbert, Edna Miller, Lillian Worren, Edna M. Spriggs, Ruth Jenkins, Ida Hardesty, Hattie Hardesty, Emma Hall, Helen Parker, Hattie Johnson, Mr. Edward Smith, Mr. James Washington, Mr. James Hardesty, Mr. James Parker, Mr. Harry Cole, Mr. Melvin Chase, Mr. Howard Phelps, Mr. John Carpenter, Mr. William Phelps.
Mrs. Nannie Carr Mills, formerly of this city was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Smith of Northwest street, last week.
Mrs. Sarah A. Boston and Mrs. Minnie Carr Dickenson are visiting relatives in New Haven, Conn.
Mr. Edward Carr and Mr. Daniel Carr, brothers of Mrs. Dickenson and nephews of Mrs. Boston.
Mr. Nathaniel Hall and his guest of last week have returned to Baltimore.
Rev. S. D. McDuffie left here for Eastern shore Saturday. He made quite a number of friends while here and converted 96 persons. His street services were very successful.
Mr. Ernest Purviance, of Baltimore attended a dance here on Thursday evening, December 2nd and was the guest of Mr. John King.
Mr. Saunders, one of St. Philip's members left today for Florida for the winter.
Mrs. Hester Adams, mother of Mr. J. A. Adams, who has been quite indisposed is improving.
Mrs. Jane Brown, mother of Mrs. Ellen Parker, is spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Brown of Annapolis, but has been spending much of her time in New York
Rev. E. S. Williams, of Asbury M. E. Church is meeting with abundant success, his far reaching songs are bringing many in the fold.
St. Philips P. E. Church was well attended at the services Sunday and Thursday evening.
QUIETLY MARRIED
Mr. James Herbert Moran, of Washington, D. C., and Miss Catherine Alverta Thomas of Turner's Station, Md., were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Athony Thomas of the above named place.
The marriage took place on Wednesday, December 1st, at 3 p. m., after which an elaborate dinner was served. The happy couple left at 5 p. m. for their future home in Washington, D. C. p
CAREY TO GIVE PRIZES
There is going to be a big time at the Carey Theater during Christmas week if the plans of Manager Cremens carry. A number of prizes will be given out on December 23rd to the lucky persons holding the largest number of checks. To the little girls will be given a beautiful dressed doll; to the boy a pair of roller skates and to the man and woman, a handsome umbrella. In conjunction with this it is whispered that every person coming to the theatre on one of the days during Christmas week will receive a handome souvenir. Capacity houses have looked at the high grade pictures shown at the Carey since its opening and now it is generally conceded that it is the most popular playhouse in the city.
GOLDFIELD DRAWS WELL
The Goldfield Amusement Company operating the Goldfield Theatre, Warner street, near Hamburg, is now running its six successful week. Large crowds are present nightly, and enjoy the high class of pictures exhibited. The theatre is one of the largest and best appointed theatres for the race in this city and its congenial manager and owners, Messrs. Joseph A. Winkel, and J. H. A. Strodel show their patrons every courtesy possible. Such big features as "Neal of the Navy," "Exploits of Elaine," and "Who Pays," are only some of the attractions that are offered here weekly. Charles A. Debrick, machine operator is one of the best in the city, and is thoroughly familiar with his work.
NEW THEATRE OPENED
Large crowds are voicing their appreciation nightly, of the efforts of the Kay Bee Amusement Company to establish a first class moving picture parlor for members of the race in East Baltimore. The Theatre, which is located on Monument street near Bond, was just opened last week, and has been crowed every night since the opening. The theatre has roomy accommodations for over three hundred persons, seated, and promises to have the biggest features, and most popular serials on the film screen today. The management of the theatre is congenial and courteous, and endeavors to make all of its patrons welcome within their doors.
GOOD BILL AT QUEEN
The big program, including Travis Tucker, Baltimore's favorite, and the inimitable "Slim Jones" which has been holding the boards at the Queen Theatre, Lexington street, near Pine, has attracted large crowds every night. The vaudeville has been augmented by an unequaled program of moving pictures, which includes some of the latest and best dramas, and comedies on the screen. Messrs. Boone and Jones have a big surprise in store for their patrons next week, and one that will be well worth coming to see.
NEWS FRO # CECILTON
Cecilton, Md.; December 9.—The Girls' Club of Union Bethel Church held a very pleasant entertainment Thursday evening. They unyeiled and presented to the church a beautiful individual Communion service. After the presentation they served refreshments to a large audience in the church hall. Friday evening, December 3rd the Cecilton Republican Club gave a banquet to the citizens of Cecilton. It was a success and well attended. Music was rendered by the Francis Cornet Band. Mrs. L. J. Wallace who has been on the sick list, is out again. Mrs. Annie Shelton, who has been sick for several weeks, has gone to Philadelphia for medical treatment.
Miss Nellie Moore has returned after spending a few days visiting friends and relatives in Wilmington, Del. Mrs. Annie Green is spending the winter in Philadelphia.
Mr. Will Francis paid a brief visit here last week.
Little Annie Wallace and Frances Tillison have been on the sick list but are better.
The members of Union Bethel Church are preparing for boys' day which is to be held Sunday.
Miss Mary Payton, a student of Howard University, Washington, D. C. was the guest of Miss Genevieve C. Holland, of 1108 N. Carey street during the Thanksgiving holidays. An informal reception was tendered her on Friday evening. More than fifty guests were present. Miss Payton returned home much pleased with her stay in this city.
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CONVENTION OF RACE UPLIFTERS
Eighth Annual Gathering of Militant National Organization to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment—Rev. Dr. Carpenter to the Fore.
Philadelphia.—Perhaps the most important event of a national character to occur among the colored citizens of this city the second week in December will be the eighth annual meeting of the National Independent Equal Rights League, which begins its session on Monday, Dec. 13. The convention will be in session for three days. The last day will be devoted to celebrating the semicentennial of the enactment into law of the thirteenth amendment to the United States constitution.
The sessions of the convention will be held in the Allen A. M. E. church, Nineteenth and Baubridge streets, The Rev. Dr. W. S. Carpenter is chairman of the local committee, and Dr. William A. Sinclair is the secretary. The other members of the committee are co-operating heartily to make the meeting the success which it deserves. The Rev. Byron Gunner of Hilburn, N. Y., president of the league, in issuing the call for the meeting urges every civic and religious organization to send one or more delegates to take part in the sessions of the league and at the exercises to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15, which has been designated as
A. H.
PRESIDENT BYRON GUNNER.
semicentennial day in appreciation of the benefits derived from the adoption of the thirteenth amendment.
"The forces of oppression have worked mightily toward abridging our freedom and rights in the south and even in the north," says President Gunner.
"We colored Americans would be unworthy of the heroes and martyrs, white and black, who gave us freedom, citizenship and the ballot should the fifthth anniversary of the thirteenth amendment pass unnoticed by us in any large community. Should the year pass out without a national rights convention of these colored citizens who alone in this republic, as a race, are insulted, segregated, distranchised and lynched would be next to a reproach upon our manhood and American citizenship."
Let us remember, therefore, that the last day of December ends the fifthth year of freedom for colored Americans. Dec. 18 marks the exact ending of a half century of the freedom of a race. Naturally the career of a race freed by force among those who hold them in chattel slavery would be beset with difficulties. As a matter of fact, these colored Americans have been stripped of all their rights in the former slave holding section and have had their rights abridged in a larger part of the country. It must be admitted that this maltreatment has for fifteen years been on the increase and discrimination for color under law or by the government.
It is agreed that the oppressed and proscribed should resist through organization. All this being so, is it not true that colored Americans will do wisely to meet and deliberate upon their civil and political status after fifty years of freedom? Should we not take account of stock? The answer must be in the affirmative. Surely there will be a national convention for this purpose held in Philadelphia, the fortified City of Brotherly Love.
At this stage of our progress it is highly essential that we take serious note of the fact that our race is well on guard and pretty well protected by most every kind of organization necessary for education, religion, business, social needs and benevolence. But the one thing needful, the one element in the racial fabric which must for all time be kept sacred, guarded and dear to every heart is our civil and political rights, without which we should be no better off than we were fifty years ago. Then let the watchword be, "On to Philadelphia for the Equal Rights league meeting!"
Rise of C. H. Douglass of Macon, Ga.
C. H. Douglass of Macon, Ga., is the owner of a large theater. He started ten years ago with a small capital and is today worth nearly $100,000.
SOCIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN.
Western Tour of Urban League's Associate Director Was a Success. New York.-Eugene Knickle Jones, associate director of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, has returned to this city from an extended trip to cities of the middle west in the interest of the league's work. He visited Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus and Pittsburgh for the purpose of informing the public as to the activities of this organization in New York city and the other cities where the league has affiliated movements.
The trip was made with the hope that those persons in the cities of the middle west who may be interested in the social welfare of their own communities might appropriate for their own use some of the successful experiments which have been conducted by this organization. Mr. Jones' tour was highly successful. In Detroit a central council, composed of representatives of all local welfare organizations, held a meeting for the purpose of centralizing these movements and getting more co-operation.
In Chicago Mr. Jones addressed a gathering of representative white and colored citizens at a luncheon which was held at the City club. He also addressed the students of the Chicago School of Civies and Philanthropy and the Chicago Federation of Women's Clubs. Here also a central council of representatives of existing organizations will be formed to consider means of making more effective social welfare work in Chicago.
At Indianaapolis Mr. Jones addressed a large gathering at the Young Men's Christian association under the auspices of the women's council.
At Pittsburgh the Associated Charities co-operated in forming a committee of white and colored citizens for the purpose of further co-ordinating the welfare work among the colored people of Pittsburgh. A social worker will be employed at once, and other means of advancing the movement, such as the establishing of a district office and the employment of additional workers, will be adopted as the needs show themselves and the funds are available.
Mr. Jones will return to Chicago, Cincinnati and several other cities sometime during the month of January for further conferences. The good effect of the league's work has been received very favorably by representative citizens wherever it has been presented. The headquarters of the National Urban league are located at 2303 Seventh avenue, New York city. The annual printed report of its work will be available for free distribution about Dec. 15.
MISSION WORK IN AFRICA.
Millions_In Need of the Gospel, Says
the Rev. Dr. C. M. Tanner,
One of the most interesting addresses delivered at the recent session of the Georgia conference of the A. M. E. church held at Macon, Ga., was that of the Rev. Dr. C. M. Tanner, who gave a vivid account of his travels in Africa. In a country stretching for many thousand miles Dr. Tanner says there are 350,000,000 natives who are in need of the gospel, the sympathy and help of our missionaries, who are doing a great work. The Rev. A. J. Carey of Chicago presided at one of the sessions of the conference in the absence of Bishop J. S. Flipper.
The report of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society was made by Mrs. Hattie Walker. The women's department gave $1,305.13, which is to be devoted to missionary ministers and to the establishment of mission churches. Another important item mentioned in the report was the request that a southern woman be appointed editor of the Woman's Recorder, a position formerly filled by the late Mrs. H. M. Turner.
The election of ministerial delegates to the general conference of the denomination to be held in Philadelphia in May, 1916, resulted in the selection of the following named persons: L. H. Smith, C. A. Wingfield, J. T. Hall, Edward Griggs, A. S. Bailley, F. C. Crayton, W. E. Bailley and F. J. Reeves.
IMPORTANT COMING EVENT.
National Negro Press Association to Meet In Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 10.
Plans are being perfected for holding the annual convention of the National Negro Press association at Nashville, Tenn., for three days, beginning on Thursday, Feb. 10, 1916. The executive committee, of which Joseph L. Jones of Cincinnati is chairman, will hold sessions at 10 o'clock a. m. and 2 o'clock p. m. on Thursday. The evening session of the association on Thursday will be open to the public.
The officials of the association are working earnestly to have a large attendance of members as there are many important items of business to be considered at this meeting. All newspaper men who expect to attend should communicate with Henry Allen Boyd, corresponding secretary, Nashville, Tenn.
Large Sum For R. C. Ogden Memorial
The southern friends of the late-Robert C. Ogden are working zealously to report a large sum toward the expense of erecting a suitable memorial auditorium in honor of Mr. Ogden at the Hampton (Va.) institute. On Dec. 1 the amount reported as the south's contribution thus far was $55,000, and the committee in charge of the financial end of the project believes that there will be many contributions to the fund during the coming holiday season.
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CUMBERLAND JOTTINGS
Cumberland, Md., December 8. Recently the pastors of Cumberland organized a preachers' meeting. Rev. J. C. McEaddy, president. Rev. C. S. Briggs, secretary. The laymen are requested to become honorary members. Union Thanksgiving services were held in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev. C. S. Briggs, preaching the sermon. A Booker Washington memorial service was held recently at the Mechanic St. Public School Prof. G. W. B. Overton, principal. Woman's day at Bethel Church was a success. A very successful bazaar has just closed at McKendree M. E. Church.
closed at McKendree M. E. Church.
The Busy Bee Aid was entertained at the residence of Mrs. Laura Moulson Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Montgomery both of Bedford street, who have been on the sick list for some time, are greatly improved.
Mrs. Rebecca Wilson fell and is now much indisposed.
The colored store is making progress. The K. of P. lodge had "getto-gether" meeting in Frostburg.
FREDERICK JRTTINGS
Frederick, Md., December 9. Mrs. John Makel gave a dinner for a number of friends at her residence on East 5th street on Thanksgiving day. The Mothers' Club was entertained at W. 7th street school last week. Mrs. M. Prescilla Butler, principal of the school. Mrs. Ada Mack, president of the club. Mr. James Matthews, of Middletown, who has been visiting in Baltimore has returned home. A public library has been opened at 113 Ice street and is being conducted by Ignatious Snowden, manager of the enterprising company. Mrs. Madeline Babaur, who has been indisposed for a few days is able to be out.
The ten-night bazar held at Asbury M. E. Church was a grand success. Over $100 was cleared. The stewards and trustees feel thankful to the people for their aid. Mrs. Gertrude Smith is very much indisposed at her home on Ice street.
PORT DEPOSIT ITEMS
Port Deposit, Md., December 8. Mr. James Randall, Sr., was here last Sunday. The services at Howard's M. E. Church on last Sunday were well attended. The presiding elder preached and Rev. L. T. Robbin delivered an excellent sermon at night. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Webster took Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs. Albert McKenzie. Mrs. David Dorsey has returned from Baltimore where she was visiting her mother who was very ill, but is now improving. Dr. John Brown, the dentist, was killed on last Saturday night while walking along Main street. The murder is a mystery that will take time and knowledge to solve.
Sunday, December 5th was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The reports show the greatest success along all lines that has been for many years. They have collected for the third quarter $548.41. Rev. J.D. Banks is pastor.
CATONSVILLE ITEMS
Catonsville, Md., December 9.—Little Miss May Esther Coe, who on November 7, was run over by an electric car is home from the hospital. The A. C. E. League was visited by Miss Mary Baele of Baltimore Sunday, who addressed the league on "Prayer." Mrs. Mary Bennett has opened a first class grocery, wood and coal store on Winters avenue under the management of The Bennett Bros. Mrs. Annie Handy has for several weeks been confined to her bed by illness. She is much improved. Mrs. Handy who formerly lived here is now residing on Fairmont avenue. Baltimore.
The Sunday School board met on Tuesday night and had a large number of teachers present. Mr. Charles Henson, who is superintendent is putting forth all effort to make this a progressive school.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Palmer, of 613 N. Paca street, wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during the lingering illness of their son, Ferdinand J. Palmer, age 23, who departed this life Wednesday, November 24, 1915 and also for their beautiful floral designs.
Mrs. Lottie White, of 1301 Etting street, who has been sick, is convalescent.
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We have just put on the market a tract of land situated East of the City, on Mace Avenue, only ten minutes walk to Eastern Avenue car line. This tract has been sub-divided into in-land and water-front lots, ranging in sizes from 50x160 to 50x250 ft. In-land lots are $120 to $150, and water-front lots $150 to $175 each. We are offering these lots on terms of a few dollars down and balance in small monthly payments.
Patrons of The Goldfield Hotel
The recent order of the Liquor License Commissioners in reducing my license to that of a saloon, only effects the bar which must close at 12 p.m. Hotel open 24 hours. Dancing in the Rathskellar from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Come out early. Souvenirs to the Ladies. Matiness Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Thanking our friends for past favors and trusting a continuance of the same.
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MINERVA ART CLUB
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The Minerva Art and Embroidery Club wish to thank the public for their hearty support and cooperation in their "Christmas Sale" held December 1st and 2nd. The total receipts from sale were $83.13; Total expense $12.13; Total profit $71.00.
Mrs. John F. Crowner, of 1614 Presstman street, is visiting relatives and friends at Shady Side, Anne Arundel county, Md. p
Mrs. Anna Earket, of New York, visited her family at 1036 W. Lexington street, Sunday, December 5th. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Collett, and Miss Frances Brown also of New York. They spent a delightful day with the family and friends, p
A liberaldonation from Mr. Felix Pye $5.00. Total $76.00. This amount has been deposited in the Commonwealth Bank in the name of the club. We plan, in the early spring, to screen the Provident Hospital, white wash and paint the interior wall of the Day Nursery with the proceeds from the sale.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Jones, of 1410 Myrtle avenue, recently gave a dinner in honor of Mrs. Nettie Ne son, of Hampton, Va. The dining room was handsomely decorated with palms and chrysanthmums. p
The affair was as much a social as a financial success. We are especially indebted to Mr. William Fitzgerald for the loan of his beautiful offices; Mr. Philander V. Baugh of Germantown, Pa., for printing of announcement; and Stewart and Co. for donation of wrapping paper.
Mrs. Sarah Holland, 932 Argyle avenue, who was taken ill in August is improving but very weak.
Mrs. Hester McClain, 932 Argyle avenue is ill at her home.
Mrs. M. E. Sampson, who has been ill at her home, 426 W. Biddle street, is improving slowly.
Again thanking the public for their support and hoping for a continuation of same, in our further efforts, we are.
James Harry Logan, of 921 Forrest street, will leave Baltimore next Wednesday week, December 15, for Chicago where he will be employed but will try to be back by Christmas, where he will congratulate his friends by a reception at his home. A special invitation will be extended to his friends. p
The Minerva Artand Embroidery Club. Mrs. Jas. A.B. Callis, President Miss Edgleaner Fessenton, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Bessie Bradford, Misses Lillian Butler, Inez Crampton, Nellie Gaskins, Alma Kelly, Meta Redden, Lottie Ruff, Augusta Robohld, Mrs. Marie Payne.
Miss Marceline S. Bell, formerly of Baltimore, Md., was quietly married to Mr. Andrew J. Cook, of Winchester, Va., on Saturday, December 4, 1915. Mr. and Mrs Cook will reside on Bond street in their new home which has just been completed. p
Parents of Ebenezer Mite Missionary Society will hold a platform meeting at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sunday, December 19, at 3 p. m. under auspices of delegates from Detroit, Mich.
Rev. J. H. Goodrich and Miss Gray of Annapolis, Md., and Rev. Hezekiah Brown of Baltimore spent last Saturday at Edg water, Md., guest of Mrs. Ella S. Kirby. p
Mrs. Bishop Handy, presiding;
Mrs. Martha Brown, president;Rev.
I. N. Ross, D. D., pastor.
Kerr's and Blake's Orchestra at St. Mary's Hall, (Monday after Christmas) December 27th; Friday (New Year's Eve) December 31st, from 6 to 2. Purviance.
Mr. Alex. Brecknidge, of 332 W. Preston street left the city on last Saturday for a ten-day gunning trip in Petersburg, Va. p
Phone: St. Paul 2367
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Bishop John Albert Johnson
COMING TO BALTIMORE
Will make his first public visit since returning from S. Africa
To Trinity A. M. E. Church
Linden avenue and Biddle street
Under Auspices Bishop J. Albert Johnson Foreign Mission Penny Club
and Mite Missionary Society of said Church
and LECTURE Monday Night, December 20
Bishop J. Albert Johnson needs no introduction to the people of Baltimore
Only to know he is coming is an assurance for receiving full benefit of
or the entrance fee. ADMISSION 25 CTS. Refresements Free
Mrs. Bettie Bell, Pres. Penny Club Mrs. Hattie Johnson, Pres. Mite Society, Mrs. L.
Harris, Sec. Penny Club Mrs. C. Pendleton, Sec. Mite Soc. S. M. JOHSON, Pastor
..Sixth Annual Men's Day Celebration and Rally..
AT FIRST BAPIST CHURCH
Caroline and McElderry Streets
Sunday, December 12th, 1915
10 A. M., Devotional Exercises. 11 A. M., Sermon to men by the Pastor. 3.30 P. M., Address by
Hon. Harry S. Cummings, City Councilman 17th Ward, subject: "Good Citizenship." 8 P. M., Plat-
orm Meeting, Mr. A. H. Pitts, Presiding. A special literary and musical program.
Robert Thompson, President George S. Harris, Vice Pres. John L. Hitchens, Treasurer
Emanuel Dixon, Secretary REV. P. C. NEAL, D. D., Pastor.
LANDMARK LODGE,
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 1915, at 3 P. M.
At St. Luke A. M. E. Church, Ellicott City, Md. Sermon by the pastor,
Rev. A. A. Murray. The Grand Lodge and Subordinates are all invited.
Howard M. Duvall, W. M. James A. Harridy, secretary.
Transfer to Ellicott City car, go to end of line and get off at the church
Come and buy your Christmas gifts and take your Supper with us.
A Christmas Sale and Supper from December 13th to 17th, 1915
Useful and Fancy Articles, Home-made Preserves, Pickles and Candy
for Sale at Reasonable · rices.
BISHOP J. ALBERT JOHNSON WILL LECTURE
WEDNESDAY EVEN'G, DECEMBER 15th, 1915, AT 8 OCLOCK The lecture will be under the auspices of the Baltimore Conference Branch, Woman's Mite Missionary Society. The Bishop will lecture on his missionary labors in South Africa. SILVER OFFERING. M. C. BECKETT, President.
Oratorio RUTH, THE MOABITESS
Rendered by the Choir of Sharp St. Church
Under the Direction of Mrs. Annie Hazelton Lee
SHARP ST. MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Streets
SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19th, 1915, AT 8.15 O'CLOCK
Auspices of Baby Association Silver Offering at the Door.
An Extraordinary Demonstration
At Richmond Market Armory
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15th, 19:15
A Grand Aggregation of Musical Performers and 20 Dance Numbers
Hoffman's Military Concert San. of Washington, D. C.
Pror. Ellzie S. Hoffman, Director
Prof. Curtis carpenter, Dance Director
30 minutes of Spectacular and Stupendous Military Manouvering. A competitive drill
between two companies of the Uniform Rank, K of P. for a Hadsome
Silver Cup and an Exhibition Drill by the Famous Balto. Patriarchie
TICKETS 25 CENTS
TICKET AGENTS: James W. Tighman, 118 Riggs Avenue; Carter Clark, 2000 Druid Hill Ave
GEO. L. DENT, Pres. ROBERT J. TURNER, Vice Pres. & Chr. GEO. E. HAZELTON, Sec.
Relp the Blind to Help Themselves
CHRISTMAS CHARITY BENEFIT
AND ADDRESS BY JUDGE ROBT. H. TERRELL
Under Auspices Maryland Association for Colored Blind
At Richmond Market Armory Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1915
LATEST CLASSICAL MUSIC BY THOMPSON'S ORCHESTRA
Admission 25 Cents.
Tickets at Drug Stores
Wm. H. Langley, Pres. Wm. H. Bishop, Vice Pres. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, Treas
G. R. Waller, Jr., Secretary Robt. W. Coleman, Manag'r
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