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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOL. XXIV. NO. 18 MOTON NEW HEAD OF TUSKEGEE Commondant of Cadets at Hampton Elected To Succeed the Late Dr. Booker T. Washington New York, December 23.—The special committee that was appointed at the meeting of the board of trustees of Tuskegee Institute to name a successor to the late Booker T. Washington as principal, announced Monday night that Major Robert Russa Moton, commandant of cadets at Hampton Institute, had been selected. The announcement was made by Seth Low, chairman of the committee. W. W. Campbell Victor H Tulane, Frank Trumbull and Edgar A. Bancroft were the other members of the committee. Major Moton will not be installed, however, until next May. A brief statement given out by the committee reads, in part: "The committee has not been unmindful of the devotion and of the many qualifications of Mr. Emmett J. Scott for the position. The problem to be dealt with is a many-sided one, and it has seemed wise to seek a solution of it that will bring to the work of Tuskegee another forceful personality." Major Moton was born in Amelia county, Va., in 1867, and spn't his early youth in Prince Edward county. He is of unmixed blood and traces his ancestry back to an African king. Speaking of his ancestry, he says: "About the year 1735 there was a fierce battle two of the strongest tribes on the west coast of Africa chief of one of these was considered the most powerful of his time. He succeeded in overpowering his weaker rival and slaughtered and captured a great many of his band. This chief delivered to his son a dozen of these unfortunate survivors to be sold to an American slavery. "The young African chief delivered these men to he captain of the chief and received his pay in trinkets. He was then asked to go out to the ship to see his wonderful sailing vessel. After he had inspected the ship, he was asked by the captain to dine. He said that they gave him some more food to eat and some strange things to drink, all of which he enjoyed so much he fell asleep. When he awoke he was chained to one of the himself had sold, and the vessel was headed toward the United States." EDUCATED AT HAMPTON Like his illustrious predecessor, Major Moton received his education at Hampton Institute, entering in 1885 and graduating in 1890. It was his intention to study law, but the late General Armstrong persuaded him to become drillmaster at the institute and assistant to the commandant of cadets. He was after made commandant of cadets, which position he still holds. Major Moton has long been the right hand man to Dr. Hollis B. Frizzell, the present head of Hampton Institute. He is widely known, having lectured in a number of cities in the interest of Hampton. He is a member of the Jeanes Rural School Fund Board and is the founder and president of the Negro Organization Society of Virginia. Not only is Major Moton regarded as one of the sanest leaders in the race, but his long friendship and association with Dr. Booker T. Washington made him conversant with the aims of the deceased educator. His views on the race question may be gleaned from the following passages in the address that he de- livered at the commencement of Tuskegee Institute in 1912: AN OPTIMIST "Without doubt the physical peculiarities of the Negro, which are perhaps the most superficial of all distinctions, are never the less the most difficult of adjustment. While I do not believe that a man's color is ever a disadvantage to him, he is very likely to find it an inconvenience in some places. . . "Race prejudice is as much a fact as the law of gravitation, and it is as foolish to ignore the operation of one as the other. Mournful complaint and arrogant criticism are as useless as the crying of a baby against the fury of a great wind. The path of moral progress, remember, has never taken a straight line, but I believe that unless democracy is a failure and Christianity a mockery, it is entirely feasible and practicable for the black and white races in America, to develop side by side, in peace, in harmony, and in mutual helpfulness each towards the other, living together as 'brothers without being brothers-in-law,' each making its contributions to the wealth and culture of our beloved country." Major Moton has written articles for the World's Work, Southern Workman and other publications. He is an enthusiastic art student, and his made a special study of the paintings of the old Dutch masters. One can spend a profitable and delightful hour with him discussing his favorite hoby. 50.000 FOR ST. LOUIS Y. M. C. A. St. Louis, Mo., December 24. The campaign to secure $50,000 with which to build a new Y. M. C. A. ended with more than the required amount subscribed. The campaign was directed by International Secretary Jesse E. Moorland. PHILLIPS HOLDS UP CITY St. Louis, December 24.—Following the announcement by H. G. Phillips, a colored lawyer, that he would file injunction proceedings to test the validity of the initiative and referendum clause in the new City Charter, the Board of Aldermen held up a bill appropriating $73,325 to pay the expense of an election to decide whether or not St. Louis should have a segregation law. Many whites here are urging the passage of a segregation similar to the one in force in Baltimore, and they are prepared to work for the same should the courts decide that the initiative and referendum clause is valid. Should the clause be held invalid, however, the passage of a bond issue for $2,700,000 may be invalidated. NEW MATRON FOR DOWNINGTOWN Mrs. Kate Braxton has been appointed matron of the Downing-town (Pa.) Normal and Industrial School. She is well known in this city, having been an active worker in Union Baptist Church for a number of years. She is the widow of the late Rev. P.H.A. Braxton, pastor of the old Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. William A. Creditt, principal of the school, is a former Baltimorean. BENEFIT FOR THE BLIND A fair sized crowd attended the Christmas Benefit for the benefit of the blind of this State, at Richmond Market Armory Tuesday night. A basketball game between the girls of the Armstrong high School of Washington and the girls of the loca High School featured the entertainment. Several selections were rendered by the Alphian Glee Club. Thompson's Orchestra furnished music. The affair was in charge of a committee of gentlemen of which Mr. Wm. H. Langely was chairman. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, DEC. 25, 1915 J.M.GREGORY EDUCATOR, DEAD Was One The Pioneers In Educational Circles-Once Principal Of Bordentown In dustrial School Prof. James M. Gregory, a well known educator, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mason A. Hawkins, 1532 Druid Hill avenue, following a long illness. He was born in Virginia on January 23, 1845. At an early age his parents moved to Cleveland, O., where he attended the public schools. He then attended school in Indiana and in Chicago returning to Cleveland, where he again entered school. He later became a student in the preparatory department of Oberlin College. He was a bright pupil and soon became a general favorite. The late Gen. Benjamin F. Butler succeeded in getting the faculty of Oberlin to recommend him for a cadetship at West Point. President Johnson, yielding to the prejudices of the South, refused to appoint him,however. Gen. O. O. Howard, founder of Howard University, took a liking to him and told him that he completed his education at Howard University, he would appoint him an instructor there. He was graduated therefrom in 1872, receiving the degree of bachelor of arts. He was immediately appointed a tutor in the preparatory department, and later became teacher of Latin and mathematics in the college department. He filled the position of dean for some years. Professor Gregory was one of the first teachers employed by the Freemen's Bureau, spending his vacations while a student in this work. He was active as a young man in the civic and political life of the District of Columbia. He was one of those who protested against separate schools and served as a member of the Board of Education. He was president of the old American Association of Educators of Colored Youth, which met here in 1894. After leaving Howard University, he became principal of the Bordentown (N. J.) Industrial School. Besides his daughter, three sons and several grandchildren survive. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his daughter Monday morning by Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, M. J. Naylor and S. R. Hughes. Final services were conducted at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, Washington, by Rev. Francis J. Grimke and others. SECRETARY GARNER HERE Joseph H. Garner, a well known former resident of this city, is spending the holidays here. He has been connected with the Pittsburgh Y. M. C. A. for the past several years. Mr. Garner was recently ordained to the Baptist ministry in Pittsburgh. He was educated in the Baltimore High School and Lincoln University, graduating from the later school in 1899. ODD FELLOWS' AFFAIR A SUCCESS The competitive drill and dance held by the affiliated branches of Odd Fellows at Richmond Armory last Wednesday night was very successful. The drill corps of Syracuse Lodge K. of P. won the cup, while the drill corps of Patriarchie No. 9 gave an exhibition drill. Hoffman's concert band of Washington was the feature of the evening. Mr. Curtis W. Carpenter had charge of dancing. MAYOR FIGHTS PHOTO-PLAY Charleston Citizens Headed By Mayor Breese Determined To Keep Out "Birth Of Charleston, W. Va., Dec 20. The photo-play, "The Birth of a Nation" which begins a week's engagement at the Burlew Opera House, this city, today, was bitterly fought by the leading colored business and professional men of this city; in fact the manager of the play said that they had never been given such a battle before. As soon as the colored citizens learned that the play was booked for Christmas week a committee consisting of Revs. F. H. Gow, B. R. Reed and J. S. Carroll, Profs. J. F. J. Clark, W. W. Saunders, C. W. Boyd and R. Cheeks, L. O. Wilson, State Librarian, C. H. James, wholesale produce and commission merchant, Drs. H. F. Gamble, W. L. Jones and B. A. Cricchlow, and T. G. Nutter, attorney, waited upon the manager of the Burlew Opera House and registered their protest against the play, and not being satisfied with the audience with Mr. Burlew, took the matter up with Mayor George E. Breece and City Solicitor George McClintic and insisted that the best interest of the city demanded that the picture should not be shown here as it would tend to disturb the happy relations existing between the races. The mayor immediately called a conference consisting of the above named gentlemen, the manager of the Burlew and the traveling manager of the photo-play to see if some understanding could not be reached. The conference proved unavailing as the committee insisted upon the elimination of the entire second part of the play, to which the management would not consent, as the elimination of the second part would have destroyed the picture. Failing to bring the parties together Mayor Breece decided to go to Parkersburg, on the 11th instant to witness the play, and was accompanied by the city solicitor, city manager, T. G. Nutter, C. H. James, Rev. F. H. Gow and J. F. J. Clark; and returning to the city Sunday morning, the mayor announced through the papers that he would not permit the play to be shown in this city as he considered it immoral and obscene and a gross misrepresentation of the colored people, and that if necessary he would use the police force to prevent its presentation here. On last Friday the manager of the Burlew applied to Judge Samuel D. Littlepage, of the Circuit Court, for an injunction, restraining the mayor and chief of police from interfering with the production of the play, and the case was argued by W. B. Pyrne, for the Burlew, and T. G. Nutter and City Solicitor, McClintic on behalf of the mayor and chief of police. It was a forensic battle long to be remembered. Mr. Nutter made the principal speech against granting the injunction. His speech was characterized by the Charleston Daily Mail as "an impassioned appeal to the court to refuse the injunction and take no chance of having the happy relationship between the races interrupted" while the Charleston Gazette spoke of it as "a clear presentation of the law and a bitter denunciation of the parts which depicted his race." Mr. Nutter wired Hons. S. H. Lewis, Moorefield Storey and W. H. Trotter, of Boston, and Chris J. Perry and Dr. Snair, of Philadelphia, for availments of the Boston and Philadelphia disturbances caused by the play, but did not receive them in time for the hearing. The temporary injunction was granted and the case was rushed to the Supreme Court of Appeals Saturday morning in hopes that a decision might be had before Monday. A petition was filed for an appeal and supersedeas and the case was argued at ten o'clock Saturday morning. The appeal was granted but the supersedeas was denied by a divided court. Judge Mason and Lynch favoring the appeal and supersedeas while Judges Poffenbarger and Miller favored the appeal but opposed the supersedeas because there was some questions as to whether or not the City of Charleston had the authority to pass the ordinance upon which the city authorities based their action, and as the court would adjourn at 2 p. m. for the holidays it would not have time to make a careful examination of the subject, hence the temporary injunction of Judge Littlepage remains in force until the appeal is finally passed upon by the court. The colored people are singing the praises of Mayor Breeze and City Solicitor McClintic for the great fight they made to keep the play out of the city. They left no stone unturned in their efforts to comply with the wishes of the colored citizens. There was not a dissenting voice among the colored people—men and women were unanimous in their condemnation of the play and were ready to spend their last dollar in order to keep it out. No such unity of action has ever been witnessed before in this or any other city. They were backed in their efforts by every Republican office holder in the city, from the Governor on down, all of whom contributed what they could to the efforts to eliminate the play To Rev. F. H. Gow belongs much credit for the great fight that was made against the play as he was the first one to bring the matter to the attention of the colored people. WILL YOU HELP THIS FAMILY TO KEEP TOGETHER $24 Needed To Keep Them During Next Six Weeks Last week there appeared in the columns of this paper an appeal for the generosity of the public in behalf of a poor family. The father is sick and the burden of caring for three girls and one boy rests upon the shoulders of the mother. The baby is also sick and requires special diet. It will be six weeks before the father will be well enough to go to work and the children are all too small to help the mother, so you can see just what a battle the plucky woman is making to keep the family together. The response to the appeal was not what we expected, and we are again asking that all who can will help to encourage this woman by contributing as much as possible. Twenty-five dollars will keep this family until the father is able to go to work, and every little will help. The following contributions have been received: Cash Capt. George W. Brown Cash P. B. H. Mr. and Mrs. R. Jefferson Cross H. L. E. JOHNSON DEAD Washington, December 23.—Dr. Henry L. E. Johnson, prominent scientist and for a number of years president of the American Colonization Society, died suddenly Tuesday night. He was long interested in Liberia, and was one of those who took a prominent part in turning over for educational work in Liberia $67,000 from the Caroline Donavan Fund. Funeral services were held at his late home today. PRICE THREE CENTS BIG CROWDS HEAR BISHOP JOHNSON Tells of Work In South Africa In Lecture at Trinity Church and Addresses Students Training School Bishop J. Albert Johnson, who has charge of the work of the A. M. E. Church, preached twice to large congregations at Trinity A. M. E. Church. It was his first announced appearance in a local church since his recent return to this country, and many of those who heard him preach often when he was a pastor here, attended the services. Bishop Johnson put in a busy day Monday addressing the pupils of the Teachers' Training School and the Ministerial Alliance in the morning and speaking at night on "South Africa" before a large audience at Trinity Church. He delivered an address teeming with practical advice to the pupil teachers, urging them to never over look the small things, to bring out the best that is in the child and to cultivate high ideals. He told the Ministerial Alliance that the great need of the times was a consecrated ministry. His address at Trinity Church was replete with information concerning the life of the people of South Africa. He told of the efforts of the A. M. E. Church to provide for the religious and educational advancement of the people of South Africa. The natives of South Africa, he said, had a very high regard for the chastity of their women. He said that the people of that country were rapidly developing along religious, educational and other lines and that a promising future lies before them. The A. M. E. Church, he said, was and would continue to be an upward trend. A brief address by Rev. S. M. Johnson preceded the lecture. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Sanders and Rev. D. G. Hill delivered the address introducing the prelate. Following the lecture, the Bishop J. Albert Johnson Penny Club, under whose auspices the Bishop spoke, gave him and his wife, Mrs. Minnie Johnson; a reception The officers of the club are: Mrs. Bettie Belle, president; Mrs. L. Harris, secretary, and Mrs. George L. Pendleton, recordng secretary. UNITED WOMEN MEET The Third Division of the United Women of Maryland held their monthly meeting Thursday December 8th at the, residence of Mrs. Sarah Peaco, 543 W. Worth street. The members were given a Christmas shower by Miss Elvira Ridgely and Miss Eleanor Freeland. Household articles were distributed and games played, after which a dainty repast was served. CAMPAIGN FOR $12,000 Winston-Salem N. C., Dec. 22. The trustees of Slater Normal and Industrial School are waging a campaign to raise $12,500 for a new building. The movement has the endorsement of leading men and women here. DR. ALEXANDER FOR DELEGATE Friends of Rev. Dr. William M. 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Wallace preached in the morning and Rev. J. H. Nutter of Marion Charge, preached at night Our Sunday School is in a prosperous condition. On Monday night Dr. W. J. Barley was elected delegate to the conference which will meet in Philadelphia next spring. The Pride of Eastern Shore No. 35 Court of Calanthe elected officers last Wednesday night for the ensuing term: J. H. Palmer, W. Inspector; Annie H. Barkley, W. Counselor; Lucy Wilson, W. Inspectrix; Rebecca Cullen, Orator; Olevia Cullen, R. of Deeds; Carrie Brown, R. of Accounts; Mamie Sterling, S. Directress; Hattie King, J. Directress; Donia Sterling, W. Conductor; Ida Chatman, Assistant Conductor; Rosa Wheaton, Escort; John L. Sterling, Herald; George W. Elzie, Protector Coulburn and Company will give a concert at Odd Fellows Hall on S. 4th street on Tuesday evening, December 28th, for the benefit of Silohm M. E. Church. FREDERICK JOTTINGS Frederick, Md., December 23. Under the management of Prof. John W. Bruner, supervisor of county schools, a very successful meeting of the colored teachers was held last Friday at the West Seventh Street School. Among those who discussed special phases of educational work were Miss F Louise Madella, principal of Buckeystown public school; Miss Ella V. Kreis, primary supervisor of white schools; Prof. Daily, teacher of Pedagogy at Hood College (white) and Mr. F. D. Harshman, intermediate supervisor of white schools. Prof. Bruner, who presided, surprised the teachers by serving them with a luncheon, and they in turn presented him with a watch as a Christmas present. The colored teachers of Frederick county are determined that our school shall be second to no one in the state. WOODVILLE NOTES Woodville, Md., Dec. 23.—Miss Lillian M. Dashields, our assistant teacher, is spending the holidays with her mother in Baltimore. Mrs. Robert F. Coates spent a part of the week with friends in Washington. The Christmas tree exercises will be held at John Wesley M. E. Church next Wednesday evening. Mr. Mason Banks visited Wash- Mr. Mason Banks visited Washington this week. The members and friends of the Woodville Charge remembered Rev. W. A. L. Hughes with his annual Christmas box. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, superintendent of the Washington district, held his third quarterly conference on Saturday at St. Thomas Church. On Sunday, Rev. Hughes preached an able sermon at John Wesley M. E. Church. Service well attended and collection good. Miss Bernice Glascoe is spending sometime with her aunt in Baltimore. Little Miss Lorothy Douglass is spending the holidays in Baltimore. The public school closed on Thursday, December 23, for the holidays. Christmas exercises were hed. Mrs. Sarah Lyons is on the sick list. HAGERSTOWN BRIEFS Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 23.—Asbury M.E. Church just closed its annual fair with good results. The ladies' Christmas rally on Sunday was a success. The preachers' Alliance met Monday and formulated plans for the Church going Sunday, January 2, followed by a union reunion. Mr. Harvey Waters who had an operation at the hospital, improvise ing. Et a Wise who has been sick for about three months, is improving after her long illness. Sunday, December 26th, will be known as Parents' Day at the A.M. E. Sunday School at which time the little tots will hold a ten cent rally. Committee: boys: Louis Barnes, Clarence Scott, Leroy Grant, Max Hill. Girls: Alice Jones, Zelma Wilson, Jessie Brown, Esther Chase. Miss Nora Trusty is home sick. Rev. J. R. Barnum is able to be out again. Miss May Barnum has returned from a visit to Greencastle, Pa. from a view Flora Brown is very ill at the City Hospital. Mildred Robinson also in the hospital. and Public schools closed Thursday, December 23 for the holidays. COCKEYSVILLE NOTES Cockeysville, Md., Dec. 23. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheaden entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Roses Quickley, Miss A. S. Shaw, Mrs. Ella Carter. Mrs. Rosa Johnson left Thursday to spend the Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Nannie Williams of St. Mary's county. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taylor and Mrs. Mary S. Smith and son, were in Baltimore doing their Christmas shopping Saturday. Rev. Jacobs of Centerville, preached Sunday morning and night. Mrs. Jacobs was the guest of Mrs. M. G. Norwood, Sunday. The Methodist Brotherhood of Scott M. E. Church are preparing to have a grand mock conference on the 27th and 28th inst. Mrs. Ada Bailey and children were the guests of her sister, Mrs. Maggie Gibson, last week. Mr. Walter Scott, who has been quite sick is much better. The Pink Tea Social given by Mrs. Ida Camper was quite a success. LONG GREEN NEWS Long Green, Md., Dec. 23.—Last Sunday, Rev. W. T. Brown was presented a Christmas purse of $10 from the special friends of the church. Mrs. Mary V., Anderson, Mrs. Laura Y. Hughes, chairmen. Mrs. Ardella Frazier has returned home after spending a month with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Harvey, of Germantown, Pa. Miss Edna Hawkins of Long Green and Mr. Irvin Williams of Baltimore, were quietly married on last Thursday evening at the residence of the Groom's aunt, Mrs. Charles Bordley, 1354 Carroll street, Baltimore. Rev. P. H. Green performed the ceremony. Only a few friends were present including Miss Katie Nutt of Calco, Va. Mrs. Hanna Dockins, who has been ill is a little improved at this writing. Others on the sick list are Messrs. James Hawkins and Arch Smith. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at Mt. Zion Church on Wednesday evening, December 15th when Mr. Simon Brown of Bradshaw, and Miss Margaret Winder, daughter of Mr. Joshua Winder were married by Rev. W.T. Brown. The bride was gowned in white silk voile over pink silk. Her tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms and she carried white chrysanthemums. Mr. Clarence Winder was best man and Miss Helen Scovans maid of honor. Miss Ruth Winder and Miss Blanche Hughes as follower girls. A small reception was held at the home of Mr. Joshua Winder where only the relatives attended. Mr. and Mrs. Brown left immediately for his home at Bradshaw where he is extensively engaged in farming. POCOMO&E CITY JOTTINGS Pocomoke City, Md., Dec. 23. A large congregation met at Mt. Zion Church to hear Dr. Bond preach the Christmas sermon. Misses Beverly and Donovan, two of our public school teachers, are spending their Christmas at Washington and Dover, Del., respectively. Pocomoke witnessed a heavy windstorm last Saturday morning which did much damage in this community. Rev. E. T. Addison, Messrs. Edward Johnson and Crise were initiated in the Masonic order last Tuesday night. Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Coulburn of Wattsville, Va., visited here last Tuesday. A Christmas entertainment was given on Thursday night by the teachers and pupils of the public school. Evangelist S. D. McDuffie arrived in this city last Friday and is holding services in St. John's Church. A large number of Christians accompanied him in a parade through the streets on Monday evening, after which he preached an able sermon. Rev. J. W. Bond was in Wilmington, Del., the past week in attendance at the Forward Movement Meeting held there. Mrs. Lena Collier was in Snow Hill last week. Mr. Noah W. Dutton met with an accident of sticking a nail in his foot while at work in Princess Anne, Md. He will be detained for several weeks. SNOW HILL BRIEFES Snow Hill, Md., Dec. 23.—The remains of Mrs. Lettie Wright were brought from Philadelphia Monday actcompanied by her two daughters, Mrs. Lily Blake and THE AFRO-AMERICAN Mrs. Nanie Fisher and were rested in the M. E. Chruch. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Faust. Rev. Aury Marshall, of Pocomoke City preached all day at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday. Miss Annie Handy and Miss Mabel Molock, teachers in the public school here left for their respective homes Saturday to spend the holidays. Mr. Charles Armstrong who has been n Virginia for sometime came home last week to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stockley left here Friday to visit friends in Crisfield, Md., and Washington. The storks carried a very fine boy to Mr. and Mrs. Gordy Corbin Wednesday night. Miss Ella Hayward has gone to Baltimore to spend the winter. Master George Hayward who has been quite sick with the typhoid fever, is much better. The bazar held at the M. E. Church three nights this week was well attended and was a success. HAVRE DE GRACE, MD. Havre de Grace, Md., Dec. 23. Mrs. Mamie Williamson of Ph ladelphia spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Telitha Thurner. Rev. J. L. Brown preached at Greenspring Church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Pheobe Warfield has returned to Washington. Mr. and Mrs. George Lisby entertained Miss Emily Wicks and Mr. and Mrs. Solomon at dinner on Sunday. Mme. S. A. Cannon has an up-to-date hairdressing parlor in Belair, Md. Mrs. Mary E. Jones has gone to Oxford, Pa., for the winter. Mrs. Sarah Bond is on the sick list. Mrs. Martha Bond is convalescing. Mr. George Rumsay of Calma, Md. spent Sunday with Mrs. Maria L. Washington. Mrs. William B. Turner has gone to Washington to see her father, Rev. Peter Lucus. FLKTON JOTTINGS Elkton, Md., Dec. 23.—Mrs. Addie Thomas and sister, Miss Jennie Francis visited Wilmington on Friday last in company with their grandmother, journeyed to Philadelphia and came back laden with Christmas things. Miss Marion Hindman made a hurried trip to Baltimore to visit her sister, Miss Hattie Hindman. Mr. William Brown and Miss Dora Brown visited Philadelphia last Saturday. The Allen League of Wright's A. M. E. Church held quite an inspiring service last Sunday evening. The League has been doing fine work since its reorganization under the direction of Miss Clara B. Gordon, president; Miss Sarah Bowser, Mrs. Addie Thomas and Brother Frank Pierce. Mrs. Stella Huchinson is visiting friends in Jersey City. Mr. and Mrs. Davis who were visiting Mrs. Gertrude Wilson on Milburn street left on Saturday for Oxford, Pa. Mr. William Tolbert and wife visited Elkton on Sunday and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Gibson. LITHERVILLE ITEMS Lutherville, Md., Dec. 23.—A literary and musical entertainment was given at Egewood M.E. Church last Tuesday. Mrs. Nannie Brooks has left to visit her relatives in Virginia. Miss Nettie Fisher, a student of Pratt Institute who is visiting her cousin, Miss Susie Trust, 1409 Myrtle avenue, Baltimore, spent a day at Mrs. George Carroll's, Lutherville. The Boy Scouts of Lutherville are improving wonderfully since having been organized. The Epworth League service was quite interesting last Sunday. SYKESVILLE NOEES Sykesville, Md., Dec. 23.—A beautiful Christmas Play in connection with the Christmas Tree was given by the pupils of Johnsville school under the direction of Mrs. Collins on last Tuesday night. The sacred concert at Mt. Gregory was well attended on last Sunday. Mr. Harry Nelson gave a reception on last Thursday evening at his home in honor of his brother Mr. Charles Nelson of Atlantic City. Among those present were: Miss Elsie Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gather, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Buchanna, Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson. A box social was given by the trustees of White Rock on last Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Grooms will spend the Christmas holidays in Philadelphia as the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Margie Duckett. Mrs. Lottie Collins will spend the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Greenwood. Mr. Clarence Costly is still on the sick list. Master Charles Green was severely burnt about his face last week. Rev. Moore addressed the Sunday school at Johnsville on last Sunday. QUAKER BOTTOM JOTTINGS Quaker Bottom, Md., Dec. 23.—The funeral of Levi T. Paxton, who died here after a long illness was held on Tuesday of last week at Stevens A. M. E. Church and was largely attended. Mr. Paxton, was 73 years of age and leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters. Mrs. L. Bundick is able to be out again after a three-week illness. Berkley, Md., Dec. 23.—Sunday there were two instructive sermons preached at morning and night at Hosanna. Rev. J. T. Bond preached in the morning and Rev. F. S. Dennis at night. Miss Clare Ray Presberry has returned home after spending a week with her aunt at Franklin, Pa. Mr. Benjamin Cain of Liberty Grove, Md., spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Harriet Cain of Darlington, Md. Mr. Monroe Osborne of Belair, was the guest of Mr. Stewart Smith of Darlington. On account of the stormy weather Friday night of last week the musical and literary circle of Hosanna did not have their debate but will reopen on January 7, with a grand program. Every one of this vicinity is enjoying A Merry Christmas and looking for a prosperous New Year. MT. WASHINGTON NOTES Mt. Washington, Md, Dec. 23. Mrs. George D. Smith of Kelly avenue spent last Sunday with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Smith of Bowie, Md. Mr. T. F. Padmore, of Washington, formerly of Baltimore, who has been quite sick at the home of his sister, Mrs. Leonora Leonnell, of 32 Kelly avenue, is able to be about again. Mr. and Mrs. Parker Moore were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wright, Jr., of Kelly avenue on Sunday, December 12. Mr. Joseph Johnson of Kelly avenue is on the sick list. Winchester, Va., Dec. 24. -Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, of Washington gave entertainments at John Mann M. E. Church, Mt. Carmel Church and St. Paul Church recently, also at the public school. The Men and Religious Forward Movement and banquet and Men's Day at John Mann Church was a decided success Rev. James W. Stephenson and the Little Star Company gave a successful entertainment at St. Paul Church recently. The lectures by Rev. Wm: E. Jefferson at Mt. Carmel and John Mann Churches were very good. J. H. Of the monumental Lodge, No. 3 I. B. P. O. E. of the World, is now in Montreal, Can., and wishes his many friends A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. He will give a Christmas dance December 27th, at Cascow Hall, 1877 Nater Dame street, West Montreal, and will leave for Havanna, Cuba the last week in January. BERKLEY NOTES WINCHESTER NOTES M. TREGOR & SON Superior Hair Dressing PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER To be used by modern Ladies and Children to dress the Hair to any stylish fashion. M. TREGOR & SONS cess Comb, $1.00 Heater 50c. 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QF Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. GF Corcespondents will please have all communications in the office by noon on Wednesdays. GF All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AFRO-AMERICAN, 628 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md, (OF Advertising rates made know on application. fF All Checks, Money Orders and Dafts should be made payable to THE ‘AFRO-AMERICAN CO. Ee _—————————————— BALTIMORE, DEC. 25, 1915 So hope, so pray that the sun of Christmas blessing may shine upon the snow of your discontent, that it_melt and in rivulets run away. To all our subscribers, readers and advertisers we, are wishing a Merry Chrstimas and many happy returns of the day. May every one of them, that so desires, have the biggest, tenderest and fattest tur- key the market affords, with plen- ty of good things on the side and the happiest day they have ever experienced. To our enemies, if we have any, many good wishes for their Christmas day. That the colored races under the dominion of Great Britain and other eountries now in the throes of war are doing some thinking is mani- fested in the fact that the Abysini- ans and others are endeavoring to make terms before sending troops to the front. In the case of Aby- sinia, she is asking a guarantee of freedom of independence before taking part or sending troops to the front, There is but little doubt but greater recognition of the man- hood of the darker races will be eonceeded by all parties after this war is over. Perhaps after all in the end the ‘‘Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man’’ will be recognized as never before. ——- It is not generally known that Saturday of last week was the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of freedom to the colored people of these United States. Some day, possibly, we will get it into our hheads that occasions should be such properly celebrated, much the same ‘as the Fourth of July is now cele- brated by all the citizens of this United States. We are glad to note that the prople of this city promptly awoke to the fact Monday night that they were far and away behind in pay- ing up their. subscriptions to the Y. M. C. A., and that unless some- thing was done the prospect of a new building would have gone up in smoke. They rallied to the cause and in the language of Secre- tary Booker: ‘Put the thing right over.” Good. This is what should have been done long ago. Now for a new building by this time next year. Any man who says a building for the Young Men’s Christian Associ- ation is not a necessity, hardly knows enough to come in out of the rata.’ As a matter of fact he does not know-what he is talking about. With that man a day nursery, an Aged Man and Women’s Home or any. other elemosenary institution would be equally unnecessary. All the necessity they can see for such an institution would be for it to be some Sort. of an auxiliary to-some- thing they had in hand or something which, they wish to exploit. They ar as: much: use to the community as. a. fifth -wheel : would be to an automobile; he The action of the National Re- publican Committee .should be roundly condemned by every right thinking Republican, white or black. It is the most backward step the Republican Party has ever taken, To disfranchise the colored people of the South because the South has disfranchised them; it is the hardest blow that has been struck the Negro voter in a decade, And in the house of his supposed friends, too. The ‘‘Grandfather clause’? of which we have heard so much for the past twenty years, and which a Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States, and a former Confederate soldier, recent- ly declared illegal,has been written into the constitution of the Re- publican Party by its highest au- thority. It is an outrage that should not soon be forgotten. The Republican Party is itself hastening the day when the black man who has put all his trust in that party in the past will leave it as rats leave a sinking ship. So far spread was the contami- nation of the Negro slave by his white master that until this day it is extremely hard for him to tell his own from theirs. Lately a suit was entered ina court in New York against the estate of the late Frank Leslie, a widely known publisher, and who left a large estate, claim- ing that she was a daughter of a slave and as such incapable of leav- ing a will. Extensive inquiries were made as to her antecedents with the result that those who made the investigation have not been able to satisfy themselves in the matter. Thus does the white man reap what he sowed. “PEACE ON EARTH” “Peace on earth, good will to men,’’ seems to sound very odd at this time when all Europe, part of Asia and part of Africa are at war, and before another Christmas comes around even America may be in the throes of devastation and death. The men in command of the armies of Europe will not even declare an arniistice so that one day may be given over to the Prince of Peace. But with it all God rul-s, “and He is able to bring out of all this dis- cord, a ‘‘peace that passeth all understanding.” The world has gone on its way, year after year, giving but little heed to the Gospel of righteousness and: truth; Jesus Christ has been worshipped in the churches in such a prefunctory manner that it could hardly be called worship;the minis- ters have deserted their pulpits for the world and worldly goods; ser- mons are preached more for selfish purposes than for the glory of God; the dance hall has taken the place of the Sunday school, and the po- litical forum for the puplit. _ Is it any wonder then that a condition should obtain such as has recently been reported in this city? But God is yet going to be heard ana the sermon on the Mount will yet become a part and parcel of the lives of men. He is not going to have the sacrifices made by is Son come to naught; and while this seems now to be far away, yet we believe it is His purpose to bring out of this awful war glory to Himself and blessings innumerable to His people, We will sing ‘Glory to God on high and peace on earth’’ with our mouths now, but in a few short years we will sing it coming from our hearts, and with profound wor- ship and thanksgiving to Him who came, suffered and died for all hu- manity. The Kingdom He came to establish will indeed be realized and all the world will be at peace. ‘‘He casteth one down and He raiseth another up,"’ and when the time is fully ripe, He is going to be heard and men everywhere are going to recognize one God, and Jesus Christ his son,° and all men as brothers. Let us not then be cast down but look up for God yet ruleth and still mae the wrath of man to praise ‘im. PAN-AMERICANISM President Wilson’s Pan-Ameri- canism—'‘All America for Ameri- cans, all Americans for America,’” represents a decided change from the foreign policy as expressed in the Monroe doctrine. Under the lat- ter, the, United States has long con- ceived herself guardian and protec- tor of smaller South American countries. Under the Wilson Doc- trine, the president suggests the formation of a North and South American Confederation, a partner- ship for the maintenance of the Monroe Doctrine. The new policy is a concession, pure and simple, but one. which we might have made long before, were it not fer the fact that we felt big and strong enough to protect America from the rest of the world. ‘The presi- dent appears to he fishing around for allies in ‘case of a future war with a united Europe, and inaddi- tion United States needs an outlet THE AFRO-AMERICAN x NEW BUILDING IN 016 tne Me, Os WORKERS REACH $15,000 Pe Simms, E,'Srving, For one month the Y. M. C. A. workers, numbering more thar seventy-five men in an organizatior headed by W. Ashbie Hawkins, with George W. F. MeMechen, J. P. Evans, John W. Rich, Dr. T. S. Hawkins and James W. Hughes as division chairmen, have been can- vassing the city. Each division is composed of four teams of four men each, including the captain—mak- ing an organization of 110 mn. These men visited more than 2500 persons during the past four weeks, some called in the day, and some called in the night, som+ made sev- eral visits—so determined were they to succeed. The first report was made November 22nd,and it was interest- ing to hear the news of the workers —but more interesting to note the rivarly that existed between the divisions, for on that night, Division D led by Dr. T. S. Hawkins took the lead, with Division E a close second. This spurt caused Division A led by George W. F. MeMechen to take notice,and in their private chamber they organized their clan, instituted a name‘‘Wind-jammers’’ and adopted a motto‘‘We lead and others follow.’’ The action of the “Wind-jammers”’ stirred the whole organization, for on the 29th, Division ¢ led by John W. Rich took the lead and threatened to cause some trouble. The interest was high, and every man determined to go the limit. The amount col- lected by divisions during the en- tire campaign follows:— Division A 516.80 Division B 243.38 Division C 321.00 Division D— 384.05 Division E 381.52 On Dec2mber 20th, the final night at the close of the report, it was found that we needed $176.97 to make up the required amount The general chairman took the floor and reminded the men of their vote of a few nights before, in which it was passed that the deficit would be made up by the workers. Al- most before the chairman was through his statement, the men commenced to meet the deficit. The following men responded: S. S. Booker, W. Ashbie Hawkins, James W. Hughes, Fearless Williams, Thomas H. Smith, Walter Pinder- hughs, Milton N. White, George B. Murphy, George W. Henry, Joseph B. Mason, L. V. Moore, Wm. E. Young, George W. F. MeMéchen, Dr. H. E. Young,Wm, H. Langley, George V. Lottier,Charles Johnson, W. S, Emerson, Division D. The following persons paid in full this week:—-S. H. Booker, A. Lynch, Mrs. Kyler, Harr, Furman, Richard Hicks,George and Howard Brent, W. Ashbie Hawkins, C. C. Woodland, Rev. Alfred Young, Eureka Lodge K. of P., George A. Scott, Mamie Sewell, Joseph Stubbs, Charles Sholtz, Charles Jones, Wm. E. McKenner, Mr. for those manufacturers which suffering Europe cannot just now i off our hands. | THEY ARE NOT GOING TO LEAVE Brothers John W. Grooms and Daniel Jeffries will reply to the rumors that are floating around that they are going to leave the Independent A. M. E. Church. It is an absolute falsehood. We are perfectly satisfied with the pastor and the ehurch in general. We say as the pastor has said: this is the last church between here and heaven that we will ever joiny Why should we be dissatisfied, we are doing well. We have saved over $2,200 in nineteen months. We do not owe anybody one cent in the world. No long r than last week we paid $500 as forfeit money for a Jot and house for a church site. Just as soon as the deeds are found correet we shall pay $3,700 down cash for the house and Jot. Now why should we be dissatisfied at the progress we are making? We do not beg anybody to stay with us or go from us,we are perfectly satistied. We remain yours truly to all concerned, . JOHN W. GROOMS DANIEL JEFFRIES Certified by Rev. L C: Curtis, D. D., pastor. 3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIS CHURCH ~- Druid Hill_Ave. and Robert Stre- G. P. Rodgers, Pastor Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a m reaching Service 11.30.a m. V-sver Service 8:30 p.m. Special temperance and literary rro gram by the SabLa:h talent assisted by city talent. "Mr and Mrs, Ernest Briscoe, of 413 Robert street, has issued in- vitations for the fifth anniversary of their marriage, January 5, 1916- Kling, Mrs. 2. H. Overton, shomas Grant, Joseph L. H. Smith, Lodge No. 54; Arthur Simms, E. Irving, Samuel Burton, Henry Crockett, A. L. Macbeth, J. H. Gibson, Wm. A. Owens, Clarence Palmer, Oliver Hailstorks, ‘Daniel Holland, EB. H. Jackson, E. Grant; the following churches made donations, Ebenezer A. M. E., Madison St. Presbyterian Leadenhall Baptist, John Wesley | M. E., Seventh Day Adventist, ‘Psalmist Baptist; Macedonia Bap- tist, Oak St. A. M. E., Ames M. BE. and,Payne A. M. E. The list of persons who have made partial payments will appear jn the next issue of this paper. With the first condition met and the interest aroused among the workers, subscribers and: friends it seems fitting that we do something to keep this interest up until we shall have met the full condition. The workers voted at the last meet- ing that: the present organization remain intact until the balance of $10,000 is collected and the build- ing erected. Any subscriber who has made a pledge and has not paid anything may pay at any time, Meeting the present condition does not rid us of our whole obliga- tion, We want to express our thanks to the many persons who have paid their pledges and to those who have paid portions of them, although it has been done at a great sacrifice. We assure you that this institution will equal your expectations in helping to develop the youth of Baltimore. We take this, oppor- tunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very pleasant New Year. | BIG PATRIOTIC MEETING AT SHARP STREET CHURCH. fhe Y. M. C. A. will conduct a series of big meetings in the in- terest of men and boys. The meet- ings will be similar to the Ford Theater meetings conducted by the white association. The first meet- ing of the series will be held Sun- day, January 2, at4 p.m. This will be a patriotic meeting—all patriotic orginizations and citizens are urged to be present at this meeting. The Boy Scouts and the G. A. R. men are urged to attend these services. The association has secured the services of John Mit- chell, Jr., the noted journalist, banker and business man, the illus- trious son of Virginia, who will deliver the annual Emancipation address, His subject will be ‘‘The Hand-writing on the Wall.'’ This is fditor Mitchell’s best effort— besides, you cannot afford to miss this big celebration. The special musical program will be rendered by the Symphia Orchestra, under the personal direction of Mr. Harry T. Pratt, Sr., and also by the Alphian Glee Club. Both men and women are invited to this meeting. Bring your friend with you,Sunday, January 2nd, at 4 p. m. A tribute from the Colored Young Women’s Christian Association: ‘The death of Miss Sadie C. Chew, who for a number of years served so faithfully and efficiently in the office as secretary of the Employ- ment Bureau of the Colored Young Women’s Christian Association, leaves a gap that cannot easily be filled. Quiet and unassuming in her manner few knew of her worth to a work like this. Only the people who came in daily contact with her in the office realized wich what rare ability and tact she handled the requests that came to her from employer and employee, Hers was not a mere record of names but an intense desire to adjust the girl to the situation and to awaken the interest and sympathy of the mistress for those she hired. She made many friends for the Asso- ciation which during the campaign was evidenced in a tangible way. She was the first leader of the Girl’s Club and held thcir interest until she resigned. It was asad time when after a final trial to remain in the office she had to resign. We saw that her health was failing, yet we hoped trat the rest sought might bring her back to us. We deplore with her dear family their loss and can only say ‘‘God’s will must be _done.’” charlotte Davage, president E. E. Bright, Secretary H. «.. Smith, General Secretary Evelyn Mackall,» chairman’ of ‘Employm: nt Bureau. “In the account of the dance given by Mr. Grover C. Hayes, the name ‘of. Miss Bessie Butler was inadver- -tently omitted. MISS SADIE CHEW A CORRECTION SAE Cee Ste en oe gs ae eee Over 1900 years ago Joseph witt his espoused wife, went up tc [Jerusalem to pay his pole taxes. Wandering about the streets to find a place of shelter that they might rest for the night. He inquired at {all the public boarding places and at the private homes; yet, there was no place to be found, hence Matthew says: there was no room in the inn. 3 While Joseph went up to Jerusa- lem to pay his pole taxes, so did Jesus come into the world to pay our Soul taxes. When he came, he went unto his own and they re- ceived him not. Oh reader, Christ has claimed you for His own; has the business of the world filled your heart, that there is ns room? Let the evolution of business stop for a moment, and make room for Jesus. There was never a contrast so over-powering as that between the noonday of Christ’s celestial de- parture and the midnight of His earthly arrival. Sure enough, the angelic hosts were out that night in the sky, and special meteors act- ed as escorts, but all that was from other worlds and not from this world. The earth made no demon- stration of welcome, When one of the presidents, or some great princes of this world steps out at a depot,cheers resound, bands play, flags wave, But for the arrival of the Missionary Prince of the skies not a torch flared, not a trumpet blew, not a plume fluttered. All the music and pomp overhead. Our world open for Him nothing better a than barn door, How often has he eame? Yet willing to come in spirit’s power to our soul, and still we make no demonstration of wel- come. As we shall celebrate his birth once more let our hearts, be cleaned from all malce, hatred, ill- will that we may make room for Jesus, Jesus—The Incaranated Son of God could have remained happy around the throne. But our planet the scene of catastrophe, a globe swinging out into darkness, with mountains, seas and islands and awful centrifugal of sin seeming to override the beautiful centripetal of righteousness, and from ita groan as heard in heaven. Such a sound had never before been heard. At’ that-groan ‘the Prince rose from all the bliss- ful circumference, and started for) the cuter gate, and descended into the night of this world. Out of what? a bright harbor, into what? a rough sea. While angels might have cried stay with us, Hear him: I must be off for that wrecked world, I must stop that groan, I must hush that distress; I must fathom that woe, I must redeem those nations, I chose this morning earthly seoff to heavenly acclamation, fri- gid zone of earth to atmosphere of celestial radiance, a cattle pen to a King’s palace. He came poor. To know how poor He was, examine all the records of real ‘estates, see what vineyard he owned. Who ever paid him rent? He did not own the boat on which he sailed nor the beast on which he road, He came poor, and as he went to and fro He looked one day, and in the laps of the tree He saw the little bird resting quietly. in her nest; and another look, He saw the fox resting quietly in his hiding place. Humanity then gave away, and He cried: The birds of the air have their nests,’ fhe fox of the earth have their holes, but I,the Son of man have no where to lay my head. Now, since He came for your sake, He came for my sake, let’s make room for Jesus. REV. WM. W. HOY, 1812 Argyle avenue, Mrs, Annie Scott, the beloved wife of Mrs, Annie Scott, the beloved wife of the late Jas. Scott and mother of Martha and Solomon Scott, entered into rest at her residence 847 1-2 Boyd Street on Sun- day December 19th, 1915. ‘The funeral took place from Allen A. M. Ghurch, In: terment in Mt. Auhurn Cemetery. Death las robbed us of ur mothrt, More than human hearts can tell; Friends may say I'll soon forget ber, But Jesus doeth all thirks we'l. By her devoted daughter and son, Martha and Solomon. 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 oar recent bereavement caused by the death of our wile and mother Horace A Brown, husband, Thomas H_ Leé, son, Florence O. Wilson, daughter, William J Lee, brother. SPECIAL—The Maryland Grand Council 8, and S. of Job, The de- gree department will open Wednes- day, December 29, 1915 at 8 o’clock sharp at Asbury Hall, East Lexing- ton street. Your atttendance de- sired. - By order, ‘ Isaac Tinson 7 | Charles Queen, degree masters. Regular session, January 28th, 11916. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father. John A. Williams, who de- parted this life four years ago December Sth, 1911. Rest in peace dear father, Four years have passed away, Thou art gone but not forgotten, For we think of you day by day. Oh how sad the dreary years seem, Since God called you home, Bye and by we hope to meet, Around God's eternal throne, By his daughters, ‘Lillie and Florence Williams, In sad and loving remembrance of our jear mother Rachel A. Hoes, who depart- od this life 8 months ago. Peaceful be thy rest dear mother, It is sweet to breathe thy name. In life we loved you dearly, . In death we do the same. By husband and children. Mrs. Hester McClain, agea ¥9 years and seven months; beloved mother of Sarah Holland and Eliza Williams, grandmother of Louis Dungee, Liflian Holland, George, Raymond, Thomas and Rachel Williams, Bessie Chambers and Susan Lawson, also 4 other grandchildren. Departed this life in the full triumph of faith on Tuesday De- cember 14th at her late residence 932 Argyle avenue, The funeral took place on Thursday. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. “Daughter I could not stay with you, For my work was almost done, I prayed to the Lord to take me first, I prayed to the Lord to take me home.” I heard my mother say, that she was gone to live with Gud, Ard to always dwell with Him, Iam going home te die no more, My mother sang to me, Daughter we wilt meet again, In that city beyond the sea; By her devoted daughter, Sarah Holland. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Sarah Holland wishes to thank her relatives and friends for their words of sympathy and beautiful floral designs at the death of my devotod mother, Mrs, ‘Hester McClain, In sad but loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Henrietta Wells, who departed this life December 25, 1915. We miss you from our home, dear wife and mother, 3 We miss you from thy place A shadow o'er our life is cast ‘We miss the sunshine of thy face, We miss thy kind and willing hand, Thy fond and earnest care; Our homie is dark without you, We miss you everywhere, By her husband and children Died, December 21, 1908, Sallie A. Wilson, In the graveyard softly sleeping Where the flowers gently wave, Lies the one I loved s0 dearly In her lonely, silent grave. Out in'the dreary cemetery, Beneath the cold dark clay They laid our darling daughter Just seven years ago today. By her parents and brothers, Mr. and Mrs, James D. Wilson In loving but sad remembrance of Madeline A, Matthews Jones, a wife, a mother, a daughter.and a sister, who de- parted this life, December 24th, 1915. OUR MADELINE By Thos. F. Jones We know that thou with earth hath parted And gone above to rest; I know that we in love had starred A love with God was blest. But now below the sod you sleep, From earth a mortal gone; And we are leit on earth to weep. ‘An angel from us bourne, Thy smiles at night, thy 1 orning greeting Art gone, my love, art gone, But smiles from us witn yours art meeting As stealing time rolls on, Some day in sunshine bright or 1ain We all again shall meet; Our Madelines’ hand we'll hold again And love's sweet song repeat. The Mathews-Jones family, Evelyn E., and Thos, F. Jones /_ In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father, Robert Riley. who departed this life two years ago, December 24, 1913 at Centerville, Md. Aaleep in Jesus. By his daughter, Margaret Riley Sadie C., the beloved daughter of Mrs. Fannie Chew and the late Harry Chew, departed this life, Thursday, December 16, 1915 at 9 p; m, after a lingering illness, at her late residence 550 Dolphin street. She was an active member of St. John A. M. E. Church, a teacher of the Sunday School and first president of the Junior Chris- tian Endeavor League. She was the secretary of the Employment Bureau of the Y. W. C. A. for four years, until last November 1914, because of ill health was forced to resign, The funeral services were held at St. John A. M. E. Church Sunday, December 19, 1915. Rev. P. W. Wortham assisted by R-v, Matthias Williams, officiated. Interment in Laurel Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Fannie Chew, and two broth- ers,Mz. Wm. Chew and Mr. Ernest Chew, Sadie has gone to obtain that rest, With the saints of God forever blest, + By the grace of God we’ll meet again, For Jesus died for you and me. Mrs. Fannie Chew and family wish to acknowledge with many thanks the sympathy of their rela- tives and friends during their re- cent bereavement. * SPORTS AND ATHLETICS BY SPORTSMAN After a plucky fight the girls of the local High School downed the girls of Armstrong Training School of Washington, at the Richmond Market Armory Tuesday night, at the entertainment for the Maryland Blind. After much see-sawing back and forth on the floor Miss Weeks of Armstrong scored a field goal and a little later Miss Lucas scored a foul. Meantime Miss E. White of the locals had not failed to take advantage of her opportunities to shoot fouls and counted no less than three in the first half. The end of the first half found both sides winded, and tied 3-3. The second half began with a deter- mination on the part of both sides to berk the tie. In this half Miss E. White again proved herself a star, breaking the tie with a foul goal. This took a little vim out of the Washingtonians, but they fougl't hard. Miss T. White, who was substituted in this half enlarged the High School's score by shooting a difficult field goal. This completed the scoring on both sides. The following constituted Armstrong's line-up:—Misses Hillen, Steward, Yancy, White, Taylor, Lucas and Weeks. High School:Misses T. White, E. White, Darkins, Lowney, Neal, Dowell, Gaines and Camper. Howard P. Drew, former champion sprinter of the world, has wired from the Pacific Coast that he will come East next month to run against Joe Loomis of Chicago, in the special 70-yard scratch race, at the games of the Millrose A. A. in Madison Square Garden, January 26. Drew reports that he is in the pink of condition and will be glad of the opportunity to run against the tall Chicagoan. Should this great pair meet it will be the first time since their meeting at the San Francisco Exposition when Drew failed to finish. Alvah T. Meyer and Roy Morse, the little colored 100 yard champion, are also expected to compete in these games. Morse was proclaimed 100 yard senior champion and 220 yard junior champion at the San Francisco games last summer. St. Mary's speed boy suffered their first defeat this season when the Armstrong F. S. of Washington walloped them 11-8, in the itater's "gym" last Monday night. The game was close as the score indicates and the breaks favored the Washingtonians. Shortly after play began the Capital city lads scored a field goal while the Balti- PURVIANCE Presents Kerr's and Blake's Orchestras AT S. MARY'S HALL MACBETH PHOTO GOLDFIELD THE HOUSE TH 913-15-17-19 W Between Henriet Matinees Mondays and Christmas Day "HOUSE OF QUALITY" "Neal of the Navy." The Every Frid All are welcome GOLDFIELD THEATRE THE HOUSE THAT AIMS TO PLEASE 913-15-17-19 WARNER STREET Between Henrietta and Hamburg Streets Matinees Mondays and Thursdays at 2 30 p. m. Christmas Day Charlie Chaplin "HOUSE OF QUALITY" Now showing every Monday, "Neal of the Navy." Thursdays, "Exploits of Elaine" Every Friday. "Who Pays" Admission 5c. Monday. (after Christmas) December 27th, and Friday, New Year's Eve) Dec. 31st from 6 to 2. Two Nights for Single Ticket 25 Cents moreans followed this up with a goal and a foul. Cupid, Armstrong's star, put his team in the lead with a sensational goal. Score at end of first half 5-3. Substitutes Butler, Adams and Thomas could not turn the tide of victory in the second half and Rice missed many opportunities to sew up the game, when he failed t) shoot fouls. Beaman as usual showed up well and for the second time this season fate prevented his making a spectacular play. After bringing the ball up field alone he tried a long shot for goal, which missed narrowly, but was the admiration of even his opponents. Princess Anne, Md., Dec. 23. Rev. J. U. King preached to a crowded Church last Sunday morning. Collection during the day $22.75. Mrs. Mamie St. Clair of Cambridge, Md., was in town this week visiting her mother who has been sick. Miss Mary E. Bell, who has been sick for sometime is again able to be at her place of business which is a credit to herself and race. The public schools of the county closed on Friday for the holidays Many of the teachers will attend the State Teachers' meeting in Baltimore next week. Miss Pauline M. Thomas, who has been visiting her mother at Arlington, Va., returned home this week Mrs. Addie B. Jones and Mrs. Mary E. Smith spent Wednesday in Salisbury, Md. Catonsville, Md., Dec. 23.—"The Gift Supreme" the beautiful Christmas cantata given last Sunday night by the A. C. C. League choir at Grace A. M. E. Church was so well rendered that a request has been made to have it repeated. Mrs. John Woodland is critically ill at her home on Leewood avenue. The Sunday School will render a literary program Sunday night at Grice Church. Mrs. Lenora Henson left Thursday for Hampton Institute, Va., where her daughter Maria is a student. She will spend a part of the holidays there. Mr. Samuel Thomas and Mr. Gerry Field are giving a Chritmas ball Saturday. The Bazar at Grace Church is being largely attended and will continue during the week. PRINCESS ANNE NOTES CATONSVILLE ITEMS THE AFRO-AMERICAN ...QUEEN THEATRE... Lexington Street near Pine Friday Night: Amateur Night. Lots of fun. Come and see Try for Prizes. 5 CENTS ADMISSION TO ALL AT ALL TIMES H. S. BOONE and J. R. JONES. Managers 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 The King of the World A Christmas Pageant The Beautiful Cantata Will Be Rendered By 50 VOICES 50 AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday December 26th, 1915 At 8.15 P. M. Under the auspices of the Sunday School Oriental Characters: Wise Men, Shepherds, Bethlehem Girls, Indian Boys and Girls Japanese, Chinese, Soldiers, Rabbi, Pilgrims, Herald all in costume. Calcium Lights Sublime Muslc Mrs. Annie E. Nichols. ORCHESTRAL ACCOMPANIMENT. Mr. Edward F. Barnett, Musical Director Mrs. Edith B. Murray, Chairman Mr. Wm. Proctor, In charge of lights SILVER OFFERING Mr. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D, Pastor, A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CANTATA "A Night in the Orient" Christmas Sunday, December 26th, 1915, 7.30 P. M. Under the Personal Direction of Miss Gertrude Hill, assisted by the Sunday School, Officers and Teachers POSITIVELY A SILVER OFFERING AT THE BOOK On Monday, December 27th, there will be a Christmas Cantata rendered by the Sunday School, entitled "Santa Claus at Miss Primes," under the direction of Mr. Jas. Allen, assisted by the officers and teachers. Come and hear the numerous duets, solos and recitations. Admission 10 Cents. Refreshments on sale. Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor. Mrs. I. N. Ross, Jr., Musical Director Charles Tolson, Superintendent The Popular Choir of John Wesley M. E. Church Sharp and Montgomery Street SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26th, 1915, 8.15 O'CLOCK Silver Offering will be requested Mr. Wm. Oscar Johnson, Personal Director Rev. Ernest Lyon, Pastor GLORIA IN EXCELSIS A SACRED CHRISTMAS CANTATA GIVEN BY THE CHOIR OF FIRST BAPT. OHURCH, Caroline and McElderry Sts. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1915, AT 8 P. M. ADMISSION FREE Robert Thompson, Director Prof. Edward Brown, Organist Rev. P. C. Neal, D. D., Pastor. Christmas Greetings THE GREAT CANTATA: "SANTA'S MIX-UP." Tuesday, December 28th, 1915 ... Given by the Sunday School ADMISSION: To the School Free and to our Friends 10 Cents. We will Treat Everybody Free See Santa about Presents for Christmas Box. AT ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington and Carlton Streets Mrs. C. Scott, Manager Howard D. Brent, Supt. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor ULE-TIDE RECEPTION At Richmond Market Armory Tuesday Even'g, December 28th, '15, 8.30 o'clock For benefit of St. Elizabeth's Home for Colored Orphans UNDER AUSPICES OF BALTIMORE CLAN, LOYAL LEGION OF BENEDICTINES Music by Prof. Kerr's Orchestra WATCH FOR THE BIG DANCE AT THE GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3rd, 1916 Doors open at 8 P. M. MUSIC BY MARCATO MUSICAL CLUB, Eubie Blake, Director Cards of Admission, 25 Cents Desmond Lynch, President Lewis Pullen, Vice Pres. Charles Griffin, Secretary William Rose, Treasurer $ HOLIDAY CASH $ FROM $5. TO $50. ST. LUKES U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring St. near McElderry St. Rev. Luther F. Smith, Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching by pastor. 2 p. m. Sabbath School. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Geo. Curry. D. D. of Asbury M. F. Church. 7 p. m. Spencer's C. E. Peague 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. John W. Jolly. Tuesday night class meeting. Friday night prayer meeting. Cor. Orchard and Tessier Street Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor Parsonage; 1232 Argyle Ave. Xmas Service Sunday at 5 a. m. 11 u. m. Sermon by pastor. 8.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m. Class meeting. 7.30 p. m. Sunday School Xmas Cantata. Silver offering at the door. Friday night Watch Meeting Service Amount raised at the Bazaar was $60.00. Wednesday night Class. Frederick Dabney, Secy. C. H. Hanley, Treas. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle Street Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 6.30 a. m., Early Meeting Solomon Holmes, Leader. 11 a. m. Presching. 2.30 p. m. Christmas Exercises by the Primary Department of S. S. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. Special exercises. 7.30 p. m. Special exercises by the Adult Department S. S. "Bethlehem" A Christmas l'ageant. W. L. Wilson, president A. C. E. League. J. L. Holliday, Sunt ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Special message by the pastor. This being the last Sunday in the year we invite your presence. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. The superintendent wants to see the parents and scholars 4.30 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Miss Margaret Biltz a great temperance worker will speak for us. Musical, intellectual, spiritual. 8 p. m. Special sermon and selections rendered by noted and distinguished Gospel singers, the Christy Qua tet Company. William Butler Prs. A. C. E. L. Howard D.rent, Supt. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale Street Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastry 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. "His name shall be called wonderful." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. League. 8 p. m. -unday School presents their beautiful Xmas Cantata. EBENZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St., near Charles Rev. I. N. Ross, Pa tor. Special Xmas Service all day. 6 a. m. Early Meeting. 7 a. m. Class. 10 a. m. Bible Class. 11 a. m. Xmas Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6.15 p. m. A. C. E. L. 8 p. m. Special Christmas Cantata by Sunday School Christmas Day at 11 a.m. Union Services of all the church at Mt. Moriah. Rev. D. J. Beckett to preach. Sunday, December 26th. Sunday December 20th. 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Briscoe, subject, "The Greek and the Ocean of Jesus." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Class Leaders Rally. Rev. Geo. L. White, D. D. of Baltimore will preach, come and hear him. 6.30 p. m. A. L. League. 8 p. m. Preaching. ASBUKY M. E. CHURCH East and Lexingt. n. Sis. Rev. George E. Curry, Pas. or. Residence: 1830 E. Eager St. 11 a. m. Sermon by the subject, "Glad Tidings of Great Joy." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Mr. O. T. Stewart, Supt. 6.15 p. m., Epworth League. Mr. Julian W. Koe, Pres. 8 p. m. Xmas Exercises by the Sunday School. Old Time Watch Night Services on Friday night. Every one cordially invited. EASTERN M. E. FINE AND BOW GHOST CHURCH McElderry Street and Patterson Park Avenue Rev Alfred Young Pastor Residence 618 Dolphin Street 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. D. I. Fowler 2.20 n. m. Sunday School 3 d. m. Sermon to the Order of St. Luke. 5.20 n. m., Enworth League. 7.30 n. m., Pastor. 5 a. m., Early Xmas Service, Watch Meeting Friday night. FOR SALE---A good investment. 2 two story houses in 1900 block of White street; in first class con- dition. 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 storp house 700 block Mosher street, in first class condition; can be bought on easy terms; sewer connected. $150 cash balance ns rent. See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Avenue. Phone Mad. 3665 W. FOR SALE CHEAP—Beautiful three-story house, 170 block McCulloh street. G. R $84.00. Can be seen at any time. Terms to suit. See A. L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle Avenue. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. Saturday Christmas 5 a. m. sermon by pastor. Sunday 6.30 a. m., Class. Thomas Lane, Leader. 11 a. m. Special Christmas sermon by pastor. Musical program by vested choir. "Behold I bring you glad tidings." Brown. "The song in the night." Jud on. "Come unto me." Chorus with duet. Brown. "Song of the Magi." Miles. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School and Teacher Training Class. Henry Johnson, Supt. 5 p. m. Junior League. 8 p. m. Special Christmas Service. Children's church every Friday. 4.30. 11 a. m. Preaching by the pastor, Subject, "Make Room For Jesus." 2 30 d. m. Neighborhood Prayers. 8 p. m. Preaching by Rev. Thomas Lane of Ames Memorial M. E. Church Friday December 31st, Watch Meeting Night. A cordial welcome to all. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Streets Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D. Pastor CHRISTMAS SERVICES 5 a. m. Prayer Meeting. Sunday 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, subject "The Anglic Song." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m. Edworth League 8 p. m. Special services. Closing of the Grand Rally. Please report all envelopes. Special program Friday December 31. Watch Meeting commencing at 9.30 p. THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH Orleans and Ann Sts. Rev. C. edw Browne, pastor. residence: 1611 McElderry St. 9 a. m., Class. 11 a. m. Xmas Sermon by the pastor 230 p. m. Sunday School 4 p. m. Class. 5 p. m. League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Chas. Plater spacial Xmas music by the choir at each service. Tues. and Wed. night class. Friday night prayer meeting Clifford, Perrie, Clerk Dolphin and Etting Streets Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., Pastor 10 a. m., Bible Class, T. H. Smith, Instructor 11 a. m., preaching by Pastor. Subject: "The Star of Bettlehem. 2 p. m., Sunday School, M. Q. Dorsey, Supt. 4 p. m., Bible Class. Prof. J. H. Lockerman, Instructor 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. Mrs. Helen Muse, Pre-. 8 p.m., a beautiful cantata by the Sunday School, entitled: 'The Star of Bethechem.' Silver Offering. Services: Watch Night Services, beginning at 9 p.M., consisting of song, prayer, experience, preaching, exhortation and consecration. Come. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH Franklin and Pine Streets Rev. S. R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor Parsonage, 428 N. Pine St. Something new every Sunday 11 a.m. Pastor, sub. "Streams from the manger." 2 p.m., Sunday School. W. C. Tongue, Supt. 5 p.m. Epworth League. 7 p.m. Last Lovefeast for 1915. Come tell the story, 8 p.m. Revival sermon by pastor subject, "Don't Shut The Door." Come and bring your unconverted friend. Monday night Xmas Cantata by the Sunday School Rev. R. A. Green Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching by pastor. 2:30 p. m. Sunday chool. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Preaching by pastor. Early Service Xmas morning at 5 a. m. Friday night Watch Meeting Service December 31, Christmas Exercise on Thursday evening by Sunday School and League December 30. Mr. H. M. Washington on Supt. Mrs. E. B. Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid. Mrs. Isie Ball, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida Williams, Supt. Jr. Epworth League. Mr. K.D. Ragland, Pres. of Brother. hood. DENT M. E. CHURCH GALILEAN ISHERMEN HALL Biddle St. near Madison Ave. Rev James L. Williams. Pastor Residence: 614 W. Biddle St. SPECIAL XMAS SERVES 11 a. m, Special Sermon by pastor, subject "Un o a child is born, unto us a son is given." 2.30 p. M. Sabbath School. All chil- oren invited. 4 p.m. Class. Bro. Jas Moore, leader 8 p.m. Special Sermon on the pastor subject, "And His name shall be called wonderful, counselor Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Everlasting Father, Government Upon His Shoulders. Special music by chir. Bro. Walter Howard Church Clerk. Bro. Raymond Carter, secretary of the Official Board. sunday December 26th, 1915. 11 a.m. special sermon by the pastor solo, Mrs Ruth Mc bee. 3 p.m. Special Sunday School Music Roscoe Mitchell, Supt. R v. l. Z Johnson, Pastor. The public is cordially invited. — C. Y. W. C. A.— Helping Hand Day, Sunday, December 26, 1915. Paper, Miss Lillian Young. Christmas music a special feature. Miss Emma Mitchell, chairman Miss C. C. Davage, president E. E. Bright, secretary. “THE WOMAN” A Ohristmas Story written especially for the Afro-American By Margaret Black. “Qh, the years we waste and tears we waste ‘And the work of our head, and hand, Belong to the woman who did not know, (And now we know she never could know) And did net understand.” Kipling. “Should he ever see her again?” ‘That was the thought that tugged at his lonely heart. when he sat that night in the dingy hotel room. He saw her face and her curly brown hair, as plainly as though she had been seated in the room there with him. She had produced such an effect as no woman has produced on him before; and he let her go without knowing from whence she came. He sighed and said ‘‘I must get to work:’? but it was easier said than done. He could only see her, Jooking like a fairy, gliding over the ball-room flour, witha word ‘and a smile for all whom she knew. Such a haunting face once seen never forgotten; he had forgotten most of his partners in watching her; at last this thought consoles him: ‘The town jis small, and 1’ll soon find her.” But time passed and yet he did not find his ‘‘Dream face,’’ as he had commeced to call her. Then suddenly one. day she appeared coming out of astore and as he stood gazing after her she looked back and smiled. Six weeks later the Century Club gave another dance, and he was there early, eagerly scanning each face as they appeared; at last he was rewarded by seeing her enter the room on the arm of her escort, Harry West; he managed to get close to the hostess when she greet- ed her by name; such a sweet name he thought—odd and elusive—Darl Carew. By sheer good luck he found a friend who knew her and asked for an introduction; at last they could talk, this girl whom he called his “Dream face.’’ Pretty, ‘‘no,"’ but there was something that drew him totter in spite. of himself. He danced with her and his hap- piness was complete. Royal Dare was a mechanical en- gineer, who had just been in the smal] town of Somerville a short three months, and his aequaintance was not extensive. Darl the girl he admired was @ Somerville. girl, liked by every one who: knew her; no one ever spoke ugly of her or to her, in fact 2 spoilt girl_who knew no will but her own, The men vied with eact other. in showering her with gifts of all kinds, flowers, the best the hot-house had, Bon-Bons, the very est all were hers without the ask ing, anything tora smile and < pleasant word.. And yet this gir spent her days behind a counter ir a dry-goods store; and the envy of more than half the society girls ir the town. ‘She was a clerk from choice no trom necessity; as she had.a pleas ‘ant home with parents able to car for her; but she wanted mor money than they could give her anc “Toved fine clothes: so she chose the work, Her money was all spent or fine clothes. She spent most of het evenings away from home withou ‘once being asked’ as to where shi spent the time or with whom sh spent it : : ‘When Matt Walton came’ hom from college, he soon joined th erowd who paid-homage to Darl and beeame.one of her most arden admirers; but among the many h was the only one her parents dis Jiked and was forbid the -privileg of her home, but little difference: did that make; they were togethe constantly, because Darl was s used to having her. own way sh paid little heed to her parents like ‘or dislikes, it was always a case © self.» “At last it. eame to be a questio ‘among the on-lookers as to whic jan would win the girl; Matt Wal ‘ton or Royal Dare; both ‘nen’ chances ssemed about. equal, an er Aiba ek le a TEN HR RS OE ee Se Sr er Tr Seige time. He made a vow to make her rue the day she played him false, as she had promised to marry him and had vowed ‘she loved only him.’’ They say time heals all wounds, 21nd everybody thought, two years later, that Matt had forgotten Darl Carew, because he married Mard Hay and settled down to work and their home life seemed happy; he became a prosperous business man, President of the largest bank in town, and his name was mentioned for the next Judge of the county eourt. Two children a boy and a girl blessed their home, and any man should have been proud of the family he had; but when alone there were times when he thought of Darl Carew, and would have sacrificed all for her. In the meantime while Matt was away on business that fate- ful three months, Royal took ad- vantage of Matt’s absence and per- suaded Darl to elope with him. They disappeared as_ effectually as tho the earth had swallowed them up. No one but her parents knew that she was really married, and they were so heart-broken they never mentioned her name: they were Protestants and she had cross- ed the line and:inarried a Catholic. But her mother often longed to see her. When Darl prepared to leave home she told her young st sister Annic the night before she left. She asked Annie to sleep in her room with her, claiming she was nervous, When she came in for the even- ing she found Annie already in bed and asleep: she awakened her and said now Annie, I want you to take an oath on this Bible, not to tell what I'm going to tell you until tomorrow at dinner time when everyone is at the table. “T promise’’—said Annie. , “Annie, ’’said Darl, ‘‘l'am going away to mary Dare; [’m going to take the 5 o’clock train and Dare will meet mein Latrobe and we will be married in Pittsburgh: He has gotten a special dispensa- tion from the priest Father Bald- win, and he went to Pittsburgh last night so as to draw some ‘money from the bank and will come back as far as Latrobe to meet me.” Darl then turned to the packing of the suit cases, the next. morning she crept out of the house and mace ter way tothe station. She met no one on her way to the train, anc as she had a mileage book she go’ on the train without being noticec by any one who knew her. They were married and lived it Pittsburgh. Everything was lovel; and life was one sweet. dream. Bu ‘one never-to-be-forgotten day Roya lost his job and after many unsuc cessful’ attempts succeeded in get ting a position in Cleveland t which city they moved. One day after eight months of lonely time in Cleveland Darl want ed to move back to Pittsburgh. A first he refused: but when she pull ed his head down and whispered ; secret in his ear, he took her in hi arms and kissed her, and said ‘‘an; where my little ‘dream Face’ wher you will be happy.”” ‘Well, they moved back to Pitts burgh and Royal was happy in thei expected happiness; but one da coming home unexpectedly he foun his wife ill, with an illness tha frightened him; she had alway seemed well and healthy and yo can judge his feelings, when th Dr, took him aside, and whispered epileptic—brought on by excite ment of some kind; he thought o his unborn babe and he was. near! erazy; after that spell Darl we never the same. Sometimes ther - were long intervals of happine: and Darl was her old self; the - would come long dreary days ¢ moroseness and sullenness, the everything went wrong and Dai iso dissatisfied, that Royal woul think he would never be happ ‘again, Atlast their baby wa porn, A bright heatlhy lookin - boy, and he thought. their trouble | were over. - {Dee unas had only commenced THE AFRO-AMERICAN Se ee cea tah had become. a frequent caller at their house in his absence. He came home unexpectedly ene day and found her in his arms, he said, “‘Tlived lifetime in a few moments, what they were no words of mine can ever tell. I went up to her and touched her arm, she never moved and I turned to him, and I think for a}few minutes I was mad, when I came to myself { was stand- ing in the hall in my shirt sleeves and the betrayer of my home was lying on the pavement. I shut the door and went back to my wife, the excitement had thrown her into another spell, I called the Doetor and left the room, leaving her in his care.” Ishut myself up in my room and went thru my agony alone. Three hours afterwards I returned to my wife’s bedroom and found her still unconscious. “T sat by her bedside until con- sciousness returned. I need not describe the scene that: followed, suffice it to say three days after- wards I was alone, my , wife had left me’ and took the baby with her.”” Royal Dare never looked for his wife, as he judged—and: rightly— that she was with Judge. Walton. His church recogmzed no divorce, and he wanted none, as he still lov- ed his wife; so he kept his lonely home and went his lonely. way, and at times longed for his wife and child back again. One day she returned as unex- pectedly as she had left, and said —without giving any explanation of her absence—I have returned home to stay, that and no more, and because of the love he could not Kill, and that he still had for his child, he accepted her verdict; and as time passed, was again happy in his home life. He thought she had forgotten the past and he felt secure in her love for him at last. But one long remembered even- ing he came home, and found her gone; not even a note to tell him where; he knew it was useless to hunt for her; but this time she had teft behind’ the boy ‘Robert’’, still something he could shower his love on: One week later, the news boys were crying the news on the street “Strange Disappearance of Judge Walton of Somerville.’ No one connected his disappearance with that of any woman. Strange too, when they. had been seen together so often; but so it was. For months detectives scoured thé country but they were not to be found, only Royal Dare or th Judge’s bankers could have told th unhappy wife and children tha their husband and father had de serted them even as he had beer deserted. ‘Wife and: children on one side husband and child on the other their only thoughts, loving ones, fo those who had deserted them s basely. | When the Judge and Darl lef they crossed the continent ani | plunged into all kinds of mad revel ry. The woman held the man, witl 1a fine thread, and led him aroun }as though he had no will; a whim land nothing more. She took al Jand in return gave little, all for teotten or buried, only the presen ‘mattered. One Xmas’ five years after th |above happenings—Royal Dare re |ceived a telegram, and it containe only one line— ‘Come, your wif is dying.”” | Royal put bis son in my car ‘and went, only arriving in tim to tell her, ‘he forgave her’? an |to close her eyes in death. H ‘|forgave, because he knew, shi ‘Inever knew, and never understoo Hthe gold she cast aside for tn +| dross,or the lives she had wrecket s}in her search for pleasure. || OF Judge Walton ‘some of hin ‘jlived, but most of him died, an when Royal Dare stood by hi || dead wife’s side and looked at th i] wreck of the once brilliant man ‘| who stood by his side, he though s/his punishment was sufficient. | nec add.no more."? || Phe judge took the first trait | back to Somerville which he reach led three days later. The faithfu AFRO-ANERICAN ‘BUSINESS: DIREGTORY. Winiield Kichardson PAPERHANGER ~ 1205 PARK AVENUE Rooms Papered from :§2:50 Up JOHN A. BISHOP funeral Director and Embalo 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone%’ .Mt. Vernon 854 ~~ Ww. A. RILEY =... Shaving Parlor ... JAll Styles of Hair Cutting lic. {Children’s Hair ot ec Shampoo gh 1537 Penna, Ave., near :Mechen -_G, & Ps Phone Frank A. Simmons HOUSE PAINTER 1932 Druid Hill Avenue | Work Guaranteed GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 PENNA. 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Dear Santa—Please bring me a pair of skates and an Indian suit. George Hill, 1137 Carrollton avenue. Dear Santa—Please bring me a Scout suit, cow boy suit, moving picture machine and games. Clarence Wake, 1529 Druid Hill avenue. Dear Santa—I am a little boy two and a half years old. Please bring me an express wagon, horn, building blocks and fill my stocking with plenty of good things. From your little boy, Billy Howard, 1620 Presstmən street. Dear Santa—Please oring me a wagon, boots, sled, rain coat and a Boy Scout suit. From your little friend, Willie Dixon, 535 W. Gold street, Dear Santa Glaus-I am eight years old. Please bring me a fife, automobile, books, book bag, handkerchiefs and stockings, shoes, a stocking full of nuts and candy, dates sweater, pen. Santa Clause please don't forget my two little cousins. Yours truly, Edmund S. Jackson, 1923 Etting street. Dear Santa Clause—I am nine years old and am in the fourth grade. I study hard and get my lessons. Now will you think of me as you go around. I will not ask for much as times are dull. Please send me a pair of gum boots and a pair of ear rings and lots of chocolate candy and fruit. Please send my baby sister, who is 18 months old, an infant baby and some crackers. Remember my dear cousins Edith, Ethel and Edna Cook, also remember my mother and aun tie and grandmother. Nellie Johnson, 1221 Argyle avenue. Dear Santa—I am a little girl 10 years old and I obey my mother and teacher. I am in the second grade. My mother is very poor. I wish you would bring me a doll bed, some sheets, two spreads and some goods to make my doll some clothes; a blackboar$^1$, some chalk and crayon and a stove and pots and pans also a doll table, some knives and forks. Please don't forget little Margaret. She wants a doll and dresses and some candy. She lives at 332 Preston street. 131 Hoffman street. 1007 Calhoun street Dear Santa Claus—I have been very good this year and since I have been very good I want you to bring me a sled, a set of Choo-choo cars, a story book. A suit of clothes, for Sunday and a suit for school. I want a brow slough hat, a pair of shoes. Please do not forget the poor people and also give my love to dear Mrs. Santa Clause. Yours very truly, and hoping that you will have a very pleasant trip when you go up north. Yours truly, urs truly, Roy. Thompson James O. Ramsey NOTICE Mrs. Ada Corporal and Mrs. Eliza Hicks are very thankful to their many friends for their kind assistance towards the pound party, that was given for the benefit of the Aged Members of Mt. Moriah Court of the G. U. O. of Nazarites on Monday, December 20th. Tickets 5 cents. Amount received $24.30 and 50 pounds donated; He said "As you must remember the first time I was away from home, I was supposed to be away on court business; well the six months I was absent in Dixon, Ill., with Darl, who had her child with her. The child claimed too much of Darl's time and she left me one morning without a word of warning; three days later, I received a letter saying, "you have ceased to be amusing I have returned to Royal, and will not come back. I was angry and I packed my grip and returned home." As you know, my work had accumulated rapidly, while I was away and I had to get down to work. I still thought I loved Darl and had determined now to pay her back, in her own coin. I thought I owed her double measure, because she played me false, once years ago, by eloping with Royal. My plan was to ruin Royal, and thru him hurt her " I had to go to Pittsburgh and while there met her again one evening at the home of the Judge I was stopping with or whose guest I was. She was an intimate friend of the judge's wife. Her old fascination over me was as strong as ever, and when I looked in her eyes, I forgot all else save the woman; time seemed to fly with her. When away from her I would form new resolutions, but they would all be forgotten when with her. Well when I left for home, we had made arrangements to leave everything and live only for each other. We went West and for a time everything was bright and beautiful. Darl had fairly done her best to keep me amused; then she commenced to tire of me, yet held me for her own pleasure and to satisfy every passing whim. Others fell under her spell and they were all served the same way, thrown aside when she tired of them. I have often prepared myself for flight, but her maid watched for her, and as I would think I'm free, she would appear before me, seemingly from n where, and laugh and taunt me, and when I would look at her my good resolutions all left me and when she said "come," I had not the will to do aught but what she said, and I would follow wherever she led. Once—in her absence—I started to telegraph you and as I finished writing it, she appeared, took it from me and tore it up. "Did I stay at home often—No". We were constantly on the go; and were snubbed often by those whom she would have associated with, but nothing to her mattered, but fine clothes—wine—cards and self. When she became ill unto death she thought I was Royal, and died never knowing or understanding the harm she had done. "I—poor fool have come to you a repentant broken man, whose oath for revenge fell back on his own head a thousand fold. "See, Mary, I'm not even fit to touch the hem of your gown. Life holds nothing for me now but you and the children. When you have had time to consider, you may forgive and pity. I will go far away and live and try to help others to that which holds the better life. 'Tomorrow I will leave as I came and no scandal need be connected with you and the children, and when I return again, it will be only at your summons, and then not until I've earned your love and respect again and I will come—not a craven—but a MAN. I think I've been mad, but death has brought me to my senses, where I was blind now I see.' She put her hand on his bowed head, and said, "You have been cruel, cowardly and wicked, but you are kind now, and altho you have made me suffer by your neglect, you did care for me once. We will go away together, and start life anew. I will forgive you fully and freely, if you will show to me that you can be a manly man—and will live to try to help others. God forgives the greatest of sins, and I can not sit in judgement on the father of my children." Twenty years have passed and Royal Dare is happy once more, as this Xmas Day will bring both great joy and love in plenty. His son Robert brings to his home this day of days wife and children. God has been good and he bows his head and thanks Him for the blessings bestowed upon him. As I stand by Royal's chair, this joyous Xmas evening, his son takes his wife and children and points with pride to his mother's picture, and I hear Royal whisper, as he bows his head, "Thank God, he did not know and never will know THE WOMAN, who never could understand." Miss Sarah Dare of E. Twenty Third street, who has been quite ill is much improved under care o Dr. John C. Robinson. THE AFRO-AMERICAN Hotel Goldfield Regular Dinner 25c. Every Day 11.30 to 3.30 WM. H. 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New York.—The annual meeting of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People will be held in the assembly room of the Society For Ethical Culture, Central Park West and Sixty-fourth street New York city, on the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 3, 1916, at 2:30 o'clock The session will be open only to members who have paid their dues. There will be reports from officers and branches of the association, and the following nominations for directors for terms expiring in 1919 will be voted upon: George W. Crawford, New Haven; Bishop Joan Hurst, Baltimore Paul Kennaday, New York; Joseph Prince Loud, Boston; Dr. William A. Sinclair, Philadelphia; Arthur B. Spingarn, New York; Charles H. Studlin, New York; Miss Lillian D. Wald, New York; Rev. G. K. Waller, Springfield, Mass, and Butler R. Wilson, Boston. On Feb. 11 and 12 there will be a conference held in New York city, ending in a mass meeting at Carnegie hall when the Spingarn medal will be awarded and the prize scholarship for which branches recently competed announced. Speakers of national reputation will be heard at this conference, which will take the place of the conference generally held in the spring. DAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT THE Largest Manufacturer or Hair Preparation in Boston. Largest Importer of Hair in Hair. Trained in the business many years experience. Honest dealing with the punno. For Growing Hair on Hair Heads and Bare Temples, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food per jar 25c. and 50c For Stimulating the Growth of the Hair use Parish's Wonderful Hair Tissue bottle 25c. and 50c. For Cleaning the Hair and Scalp, use Parish's Head Wash, per jar 25c. For Cleansing and Softening the Skin, use Parish's Veil Liquid Powder, per bottle 25c. and 50c. 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MARY'S HALL Orchard St., near McCulloh CHRISTMAS NIGHT, DEC. 25th, 1915, from 7 to 12 P. M Prof. Eubie Blake's Full Orchestra will furnish Continuous Music ADMISSION 25 CENTS Refreshments will be on Sale at Moderate Prices Gobert Macbeth, President Frank Phillips, Secretary Irvin Cassell, Vice President Charles H. Fowler, Jr., Treasurer M.W.UNITED GRAND LODGE SEP.12 1876 MARYLAND. ANNUAL SERMON Of M. W. Grand Lodge F. & A. M. Eastern M. E. Church McElderry St., near Patterson Park Ave. SUNDAY, JAN. 2nd, 1916, at 7.30 P. M. SERMON by THE PASTOR MOORE'S RESTAURANT. Mrs. Nettie Cain of 1113 Argyle avenue, who has been confined to her home by illness for several weeks, is now much improved and able to be out again, having been under the skillful treatment of Dr. S. B. Hughes. p Saturday, Dec. 25th, 1915 OPEN ALL NIGHT Mr. Edward S. Hill, of Sparrows Point having recently undergone an operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital, has returned to his home. Miss Edna Cole, who has been in New York city for several months, is visiting her parents at 1915 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Frank W. Tibbs, of 437 N. Gilmor street left the city this week to spend the Christmas holidays and New Years in Raleigh, N. C., as guest of her brother, Mr. Cornelius Dishmond. p Big time New Years night, Fishermen's Hall. Kerr's Orchestra. 7 to 11:30 p. m. Mrs. Julia Bea of Northumberland, Va., who has been spending the fall in Baltimore with her sisters, visited her stepdaughter,Mrs. Daniel Harris of Catonsville, also her cousin, Miss Sadie Nickens of Lancaster, Va. Served from 1 P. M. to 8.30 P. M. A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year Regular. Dinner. Served Daily HAIR DRESSING AND SCALP ...TREATMENT... ...DONE BY... MME. McLANE 521 W. HOFFMAN STREET Mr. Solomon V. Randall of Rochester, N. Y., is expected home within the next few days to spend the Christmas holidays with his family, 1932 McCulloh street. Mrs. Loner Hawkins, of 640 W. Hoffman street, left the city this week to spend the holidays at Long Branch, N. J., with her brother, Mr. Charles Dickerson. p A. B. Dance Kerr's Orchestra, Fishermen Hall New Years night, 7 to 11:30 p. m. Admission 25 cents. CHRISTMAS LETTER Dear Friends and Co-Workers:— Permit me, by this method, to thank you for the many prayers, sunshine visits and loving tokens of flowers, fruits and delicacies, during my illness. Although still confined to my home, my soul is inspired and my heart happy made so by your kind remembrance. It is my hope that you all will have a pleasant Christmas and Happy New Year, filled with many blessings. Especially do I appreciate the tender care and attention of my husband, Mr. Charles H. Jones, my friend Mrs. Walter H. Smith and my physician, Dr. B. M. Rhetta. Yours truly, Mamie E. Jones, 1506 Presstman street. The annual dinner was given the Old Folks at the Druid Hill avenue home by the W. A. C. Hughes Conference Aid Sunday, December 12, at 2 p. m. 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SUNDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1916 EVERYBODY HELP THAT DAY Maryland Colon ANNU Tuesday, December 2 Speakers—Superintendent Wednesday, December 2% Speakers—Dr. Carter G. Wood A. Hawkins, Prof. G. Principal 8 P. M. Address - Dr. C. A. T. Thursday, December Speakers—Mr. J. T. Hershner Fitzgera 8 P. Gra Hon. Archibald Grim Th ADMISSION R THE'PUB Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, December 28th, at 8 P. M., Union Baptist Church Speakers—Superintendent Koch, Councilman Cummings; Principal address President Goodloe Wednesday, December 29, 10 A. M. and 2.30 P. M., Morgan College Speakers—Dr. Carter G. Woodson of Washington, Prof. T. H. Kiah, Principal M. A. Hawkins, Prof. Goodloe, Dean Pickens, Supervisor Kennard, Principal Lowers and Mr. H. E. Young 8 P. M.—Metropolitan Church Address Dr. C. A. Tindley, noted pulpit orator of Philadelphia Thursday, December 30th, 10 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. Speakers—Mr. J. T. Hershner, Asst. Supt. of schools of Balto, Co.; Lawyers E. C. Fitzgerald, W. C. McCard and others 8 P. M.—St. Mary's Hall Grand Public Reception Hon. Archibald Grimke, Interpretator of Dunbar's poems Thompson's Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS Refreshments Free THE 'PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED Tuesday, December 28th, at 8 P. M., Union Baptist Church Speakers—Superintendent Koch, Councilman Cummings; Principal address President Goodloe Wednesday, December 29, 10 A. M. and 2.30 P. M., Morgan College Speakers—Dr. Carter G. Woodson of Washington, Prof. T. H. Kiah, Principal M. A. Hawkins, Prof. Goodloe, Dean Pickens, Supervisor Kennard, Principal Lowers and Mr. H. E. Young 8 P. M.—Metropolitan Church Address Dr. C. A. Tindley, noted pulpit orator of Philadelphia Thursday, December 30th, 10 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. Speakers—Mr. J. T. Hershner, Asst. Supt. of schools of Balto, Co.; Lawyers E. C. Fitzgerald, W. C. McCard and others 8 P. M.—St. Mary's Hall Grand Public Reception Hon. Archibald Grimke, Interpretator of Dunbar's poems Thompson's Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS Refreshments Free THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED 笑 AFE TEA FIRST INITIAL DANCE GIVEN BY THE BALTIMORE MOTORCYCLE CLUB AT THE GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM WEST BIDDLE STREET SAFE TEA FIRST INITI BALTIMORE ATTHE GALILEA HARLEY DAVIDSON ATTHE GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM WEST BIDDLE STREET Monday Evening, December 27th, 1915 KERR'S FULL SOCIETY ORCHESTRA CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS Refreshments in Abundance. Next run of Club. Thursday, Dec. 30th to Hagerstown CARDS OF ADM Refreshments in Abundance. ...GRAND JAPAN AT PYTHIAN C Given b Tuesday Night, Dec. Prof. Jas. Wise and Partner will lead styles of walks at 11 o'clock. Five Dollars G ..At A Grand Max At Galilean Fishery Given under the Modern FRIDAY, DEC. 31st, NE Music Furnish ADMJ NOTICE! CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS freshments in Abundance. Next run of Club. Thursday, Dec. 30th to Hagerstown ...GRAND JAPANESE CAKEWALK DANCE... AT PYTHIAN CASTLE, McCulloh and Preston Streets Given by the Tutor Dancing Class Tuesday Night, Dec. 28th, 1915 Music by Prof. Eubie Blake J. Jas. Wise and Partner will lead six couples demonstrating more than a dozen different modern styles of walks at 11 o'clock. Wm. W. Robinson, Manager. ADMISSION 25 CENTS Five Dollars Given Away in Prizes—$.50 Each ...At A Grand Masquerade Shadow Spot Dance... At Galilean Fishermen Hall, 411 W. Biddle Street Given under the direction of Mr. James Wise, the Modern Dancer and Demonstrator RIDAY, DEC. 31st, NEW YEAR'S EVE, from 8 P. M. to 2 A. M. Music Furnished by Prof. Eubie Blake's Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS NOTICE! NOTICE! ...GRAND JAPANESE CAKEWALK DANCE... AT PYTHIAN CASTLE, McCulloh and Preston Streets Given by the Tutor Dancing Class Tuesday Night, Dec. 28th, 1915 Music by Prof. Eubie Blake Prof. Jas. Wise and Partner will lead six couples demonstrating more than a dozen different modern styles of walks at 11 o'clock. Wm. W. Robinson, Manager. ADMISSION 25 CENTS FRIDAY, DEC. 31st, NEW YEAR'S EVE, from 8 P. M. to 2 A. M. Music Furnished by Prof. Eubie Blake's Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS NOTICE! NOTICE! THE FEDERAL PLEASURE SOCIAL Who is well-known to all pleasure seekers of Baltimore WILL GIVE THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS RECEPTION Saturday Afternoon and Evening, Dec. 25th, 1915 4 to 11.30 P. M. FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM, 411 W. Biddle Street Our four years' past record is a sufficient guarantee of your enjoyment T. HENDERSON KERR'S ORCHESTRA. OH THAT SWEET MELODIOUS MUSIC ADMISSION 25 CENTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS RECEPTION Saturday Afternoon and Evening, Dec. 25th, 1915 4 to 11:30 P. M. FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM, 411 W. Biddle Street Our four years' past record is a sufficient guarantee of your enjoyment T. HENDERSON KERR'S ORCHESTRA. OH THAT SWEET MELODIOUS MUSIC ADMISSION 25 CENTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS RECEPTION Saturday Afternoon and Evening, Dec. 25th, 1915 4 to 11:30 P.M. ST. KATHARINE'S ST. KATHARINE'S ..MINSTRELS.. Will Give Their Annual Performance AT ST. MARY'S HALL Orchard Street THURSDAY, JAN. 6th, 1916, at 8.15 P.M. Marcato Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS THE STREET CAFE "ALMOST A WIDOW" Comedy "TO RENT--FURNISHED" ANOTHER GOOD PICTURE Extraordinary Program Every Night During the Holidays . . . ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY We use only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in all our Compounding. That's why we have the confidence of your Physician. If you are ill, consult your Physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. We will introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby we allow you 5 per cent on your spendings. In other words every time you spend One Dollar with us you get back five cents. Ask for your SALE CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY We Are Agents For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLOSSINE 35C. 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