The Afro-American

THE AFRO AMERICAN VOL. XXIV. NO. 19 OUTLOOK DARK FOR COLORED VOTERS From Political Standpoint the Colored Brother is "Dressed Up With No Place To Go." DISFRANCHISED ALL AROUND Offices Taken Away by Democrats and Republicans Take Away Votes in National Convention Washington, December 31.—The close of this year brings strongly to the fore the presidential campaign that will begin in full blast right after 1916 dons swaddling clothes and bids a last farewell to hoary-headed and deceased 1915. Woodrow Wilson will again head the Democratic national ticket, while it will take a seer to predict just whom the Republican Richmond will be. The colored brother does not seem to know just where he is "at" with either party. The Democrats, in view of the promises of a square deal made by Woodrow Wilson in the 1912 fight, had a fine chance of permanently dividing the colored voters of the country. Some thousands of colored voters supported the Democratic national ticket in 1912, and it was believed by many that colored men would share in political preferment. Instead, not only segregation has been introduced into the departments and colored office holders seemingly harassed on account of their race, but certain Southern members of Congress have introduced "Jim-Crow" measures in Congress because their States have robbed the Negro of the right to vote—has come out courageously in favor of fair play for the race. All colored officeholders have been banished when their positions depended on presidential favor, and in other instances their jobs have been made uncomfortable. Despite the continued pleadings of Bishop Walers in behalf of the claims of colored Democrats not one has been a presidential appointment, save the two men sent as Ministers to Liberia. Indeed, many of the colored men who ardently supported the Democrats in 1912 in the belief that they would be fair to the race, have declared as did the National Independent Equal Rights League in Philadelphia several weeks ago, that they would strongly oppose the reelection of President Wilson. REPUBLICAN SHORTCOMINGS The Republican party has also become careless of the interests of the Negro during the past few years. The men in Congress that urge fairplay for the race only form a negligible number nowadays. In the days following the election of McKinley the party had a chance to undo the work of disfranchisement underway in the South. The Republican National Convention of 1904 adopted at plank advocating the reduction of representation in Congress of those States that disfranchised their colored voters. Nothing ever came from it, however. Following the last Republican National Convention party leaders argued that as the Democrats of the South disfranchised colored voters in elections, the Republicans should curtail Southern representation in National conventions. The National Committee, at its meeting here a year ago, presented a plan to reduce the representation by about 80 votes. In the meantime, however, the United States Supreme Court, in a decision handed down by its Southern Democratic head, killed "grandfather clauses" in Southern election laws. Instead of planning at its recent meeting here to advise ways and means to get a much larger Republican registration in the South, it ignored the Supreme Court's abrogation of Negro disfranchisement and voted to ratify its determination to disfranchise a large number of colored delegates who have attended Republican national conventions. In other words it practically endorsed Southern disfranchisement. Meanwhile, Mr. Colored Voter is all dressed up with no place to go it seems. ALPHA PHI ALPHA MEETS Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 29.—The eighth annual convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity came to a close here tonight after a three-day session. The sessions were held with the Omicron Chapter of the University of Pittsburgh. This is the largest and oldest Greek letter fraternity among colored college men, and more than twenty colleges were represented at the meeting. A big fraternal banquet was held tonight. S. S. Booker, general secretary of the Baltimore Y. M. C. A., is among those in attendance. Mr. Booker was one of the founders and first general officers of the organization. PROMINENT COUPLE MARRY Abbeville, S. C., December 31. Miss Abbi Whitling Johnson and Dr. W. D. Chappele, Jr., were the principals in a pretty wedding, which took place at St. James A. M. E. Church Wednesday. The bride is a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Johnson and the groom is the son of Bishop Chappele of the A. M. E. Church. They were at home at their future, residence, 2101 Gervals street Columbia, S. C., tonight. PROMINENT WOMEN VISIT ANNAPOLIS Annapolis, Md., December 30. Miss Ida R. Cummings of Baltimore, was tendered a reception Monday, the function taking place at the home of Mrs. William E. Fletcher. Miss Cummings asked the ladies present to cooperate with her as chairman of the committee that is arranging for the entrainment of the biennial session of the National Association of Colored Women, at Baltimore next fall. The Sterling Club, through its president, Mrs. Simms, promised fullest cooperation. Miss Cummings was accompanied by Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce. WHEATON MAY LAND JOB New York, December 30.—J. Frank Wheaton, the well-known lawyer, maybe appointed a member of the staff of District Attorney-elect Swann, according to gossip here. There has been no colored assistant in the office since Cornelius McDougald resigned some months ago. MAYOR SCORES JIM-CROWERS Louisville, Ky., December 28. Mayor Buschmeyer has announced that he will veto any bill passed by the City Council to 'Jim Crow' the street cars of the city. Senator Knight is fathering such a bill and threatens to try and get the State Legislature to enact one, should the City Council refuse. Many of the members of the city lawmaking body are opposed to such legislation, and helped to defeat a similar measure six years ago. STATE TEACHERS ANNUAL MEETING Pedagogues Urge Cooperation in Fight For Better Educational Facilities Throughout The State PROMINENT EDUCATORS HERE That the colored people of this country need even a greater prophet than either Frederick Douglass or Booker T. Washington to lead them into the higher financial and mercantile walks of life was asserted by Dr. D. S. S. Goodloe, president of the Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association, at the opening of the annual session of that body at Union Baptist Church Tuesday evening. The meeting here, which came to an end with an interpretation by Archibald H. Grimke of the poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar and reception at the hall of St. Mary's Episcopal Church Thursday night, was attended by teachers from all parts of the State. Dr. Goodloe said that there was an influential element in this country who held that an industrial education, resulting in an industrial laboring class, was necessary for the adequate support of those who received the higher education and entered the professions. He said that the Negro needed men and women to enter a pursuits of life, as have the whites, and thus build that preparedness took after their own educational and uplift interests as other races. Booker Washington, he said, may have had that in mind when he organized the National Negro Business League, as a highly equipped and well paid professional class could not be adequately sustained otherwise. Day sessions were held at Morgan College Wednesday and Thursday, the teachers discussing the needs of the colored schools of Maryland, the necessity for lengthening the school year and subjects of professional interest. The speakers at these sessions included Dr. William Pickens, dean of Morgan College; Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Baltimore Colored High School; Henry J. Lowers, principal of he Sparrows Point Public School; P. E. Gordy, supervisor of schools for Wicomico county; Stephen H.Long, supervisor for Somerset county; Miss L. T. Kennard; Rev. T. H. Kiah, principal of Princess Anne Academy; Howard E. Young, Prof. John T. Hershner, assistant superintendent of schools in Baltimore county; C. C. Fitzgerald, Warner T. McGuinn and W. C. McCard. TRACES NEGRO EDUCATION Dr. Carter G. Woodson, of Washington, who took the place of Rev. C. A. Tindley as the principal speaker at Metropolitan M. E. Church Wednesday night, traced the development of Negro education this country prior to the Civil War. He said that in the period just prior to the breaking out of the Revolutionary War, the whites decided that the colored people were human beings and should be developed to fit into the white man's civilization, especially along religious lines. Efforts to give the Negro literary instruction were made up to 1810, after which a reaction, darkest between 1825 and 1850, set in. The South, especially Georgia [Name] and North Carolina, began to wake up to the fact that an ignorant slave-labor class could not make that section compete with the free and intelligent labor of the North. A movement to educate the slaves. he went on to say, was frustrated by the breaking out of the Civil War. Superintendent of Schools C. J. Koch, William Anderson and George B. Murphy, chairman of the local committee of arrangements, were among the speaker sat the opening session. The legislative committee, composed of Mason A. Hawkins, chairman; William H. Lee, J. H. Howard and H. J. Lowers, adopted a set of resolutions Wednesday setting forth the educational needs of the colored people of this State. Briefly summed up, they are: 1. That the people of Maryland should cooperate with them to have the incoming Legislature better the educational system for the race. 2. That despite the great expenditures made necessary for the building of good roads, hospitals and other institutions, it is likewise imperative that the race have good educational facilities. 3. Longer school terms are needed (at least seven months), better buildings and adequate pay for teachers. 4. That counties that have not availed themselves of the $1,500 given by the State for industrial education should do so. 5. That the State Board of Educatin should pay the tuition of pupils in some approved secondary school when they come from counties that do not provide high school instruction. 6. That teachers should make the best of present conditions in order to bring out the best that is in their pupils. 7. That parents and teachers should cooperate. At the session Thursday morning the following officers were elected: Dr. S.S. Goodloe, principal of the State Normal School at Bowie, president; Supervisor P. E. Gordy, Wicomico county, first vice president; Supervisor Armstrong, Prince Georges county, second vice president; Jesse S. Nicholas, Towson, secretary; Miss Carter, Cambridge, assistant secretary; A. H. Long, Cambridge, treasurer. A $5.000 SUBSCRIPTION TO Y M. C. A: St. Louis, Mo., December 29. The largest single subscription given in the recent campaign for funds for a new Y. M. C. A. building was one of $5,000. It was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, of the Poro College of Beauty College. Attorney. Crittenden. Clark gave $500. The total amount subscribed was $69,865.50. BIRMINGHAM Closing of Doors Holds up Savings of Large Number of White and Colored Depositors BAD INVESTMENTS THE CAUSE President Diffay Issues Statement That All Creditors Will Eventually Be Paid Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 30. Residents of this city were startled when the Alabama Penny Prudential Savings Bank failed to open its doors last Saturday. This action also affected the Montgomery branch, the affairs of which are now in the hands of State Banking Commissioner for liquidation. The directors met last Wednesday night, and decided to liquidate in order to protect the numerous depositors of the institution. President John O. Diffay issued the following statement: "Owing to disastrous conditions which the officers and directors have been unable to control, the Alabama Penny Prudential Savings Bank has suspended payment pending the liquidation of its affairs by the State Superintendent of Banks. In all probability the depositors eventually will be paid in full." The closing of the institution is said to be due to the presentation of a draft for $35,000 a few days ago. The bank had made several bad loans, one of which was on a local church. The bank here had a capital of $100,000 and occupied a handsome five-story home worth $100,000. This structure, which was built several years ago, was heavily mortgaged, however. It was the oldest institution of its kind among the colored people of this country. Its founder and head for many years—the late Dr. William R. Pettiford—died nearly a year ago. At that time the institution was said to be in a somewhat shaky condition. Its depositors number people of both races. CHRISTMAS MONEY HELD Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 30. The closing of the local branch of the Alabama Penny Prudential Savings Bank came as a thunderbolt out of a clear sky. State Banking Commissioner J. T. Walker, Jr., had made an examination of its affairs two weeks ago. He complimented the arrangement upon its splendid financial condition and suggested that they sever connection with the parent institution at Birmingham. Many depositors, especially those who had joined the Christmas Savings Club, were hard hit by the institution. While bemoaned the closing, no one questioned the integrity of cashier, Victor H. Tulane. He has the confidence of all classes, white and colored, tere. Mr. Rulane is a member of the Board of Trustees of Tuskegee Institute and had not returned from New York city, where he went to meet the committee that selected Maj. Robert R. Moton as the successor of the late Booker T. Washington as principal of Tuskegee Institute. He is now here, and efforts may be made to start again on an independent basis. came as a big surprise. Of the $65,000 on deposit, $12,000 of which was his. The officers of the Montgomery branch are: George E Newstell, president; Victor H. Tulane, cashier, who, with A. C. Dungee, Bishop J. W. Alstork, J. H. Faigan, Dr. D. H. Scott, J. A. Loveless, R. C. Jukins, S. C. Shepperd, make up the Board of Directors. Mr. Newstell succeeded the late Alexander Scott as head of the institution a year ago. MORTON NEW LEADER OF NEW YORK DEMOCRATS New York, December 29.—Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall has settled the controversy that has existed over the naming of a successor to the late Robert N. Wood as chief of the United Colored Democracy by declaring in favor of Ferdinand Q Morton. Thomas A. Church was put forward by the faction opposed to Morton, but Murphy thought that Morton had larger support among Negro Democrats. Mr. Morton is one of the best known and ablest of the young colored men who have espoused the cause of Democracy. He helped to draft the platform of the Negro Democratic Convention at Baltimore in 1912 and was one of the leaders in the United Colorel Democracy. He has served as a special assistant attorney general for New York State and in other ways been prominent. Chief Morton was born in Mississippi on September 9, 1881, but received his preliminary education in Washington, where he was reared. He later entered Phillips Exeter Academy, where he prepared for Harvard. After leaving Harvard he studied law at Boston University Law School. PICKENS ADDRESSES NEGRO 'Washington, Dec. 30.—"Had the Negro's enemies had the sobriety of thought to even accord him half justice following the enactment of the Thirteenth Amendment the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments would not have been passed." The foregoing utterance was made by Dr. William Pickens, of Baltimore, at the closing session of the nineteenth annual meeting of the American Negro Academy Wednesday. His theme was "The Constitutional Status of the Negro from 1860 to 1870." This was an epocal period for the Negro, the speaker said, as the race went from the extreme in discrimination in law to the extreme in the recognition of the constitutional rights of the colored people. He traced the passing of "black" and other discriminatory laws in the Border and Southern States, following the enactment of the Thirteenth Amendment and declared that the passane of the Fourteenth was made necessary by the attempt to nullify the Thirteenth. The Fifteenth Amendment, with its more direct provisions, the speaker said became imperative when both of the preceding amendments were ignored by those who seemed not to learn that slavery was over. TO HOLD UNION MEETING A union meeting of the B. Y. P. U. of the Union Baptist Church and the Young Women's Christian Association will be held Sunday, January 9th, at Union Baptist Church. Among the speakers will be Miss Eva D. Bowles, national secretary. Miss Lauretta Dunlap, president of the B. Y. P. U., and general secretary S. S. Booker of the local Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Hazelton Lee, Miss Virginia Berry and Mrs. S.L. 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SSSA FN eS PRINCESS. SOMB AND HEATEE ‘TRAPPE NOTES lis an attractive feature, the third| with his sisters in Upper Marlboro. | Jordon and children, Torbe ased Be teodern Latics sae Chlbiren to drone Oe Trappe, Md., Dee, 29.—Brother John Fletener preached’ at the M. E, Church Sunday night. Master George’ Norwood spent Christmas as the guest of. his uncle, John Norwood, of Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith, of Moore, Pa., spent the holidays with his mother, Mrs. Irene Smith. Miss Sarah Pinder and Mr. Prin- ces A, Cooper, of the State Normal School, visited their parents during Christmas. Mrs, Eliza Scott entertained Mr. and Mrs, James Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, Oceanus Smith and Spencer Brummell. at dinner Sun- day. Mrs. Charles Camper and grand- sson, of Camden, N. J., are visit- ing her daughter, Mrs, Sarah E. Brummell. Master Georgie Nixon,of Easton, M&., is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Mary E. Camper. Mrs. Hanna Moore, Miss Bannie Lindsey and Master Walter Lindsey, of Salem, N. J., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Raikes. Mr. and Mrs. R. Edward Henry and Miss A: Green, Worton, Md., are visiting Mrs. Henry’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pinkney. ‘Mr, James Landmon, of Salem, N. J., is visiting his parents, Mr. and. Mrs, George Landmon. Mr. Noah Camper, of Camden, N. J., visited his sister, Mrs, Flor- ence Landmon last week. Mrs, Lottie Young is on the aick list. LONG GREEN NEWS Long Green, Md., Dec. 29.— Mr. Lloyd Edwards, who died at the residence of his brother, Mr. Charles Edwards, ‘of Jacksonville, Md., was buried from Mt. Zion A. M. &. Church Sunday. ‘The pastor, Rev. W. 'f. Brown officiated. On Sunday, December 19th, Rev. W. ‘ft. Brown was presented a Christmas purse of $10, from the special funds of the ehurch. Miss Lizzie Hawkins spent Christmas with relatives in Phila. deiphia. Mrs. Maggie M. Levere of 324 W. Hoffman street, Baltimore, ‘spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mis, Albert Winder. She is suffering with the grip. Mr, Edward Dockins of Phila- delphia, spent Christmas with hi parents, Mr. and irs, James Dock ins. His mother is ill. Mr, Samuel Purvines formers of Lockraven, has moved with hi family to Towson. Mr. and Mrs, Collins, of Stirling street, Baltimore, entertained Mrs, L. J. Pennington, Messrs. Lawrene: and Robert Hughes, Christmas day. Mr. Wm. Ayers of ‘Towson spen Christmas with his parents, Mr and Mrs. David Ayers. ‘Those _on the sick list are Mr James Hawkins and Mr, Are Smith. QUAKER BOTTOM HAPPENINGS Quaker Bottom, December 29.— ‘Stevens Lodge of Masons had their annual sermon preached to them Sunday by the ,W. M. Rev. P. 0. Bundick. ‘An A. C. -E. League has beer organized under the presideney of Mr. Howard Paxton Some of those participating in the program were Mr. Edmund Paxton, Mrs ‘Dorsey, and Miss Lelia vardiner. ~ — WARTON TTENS Warton, Md., December <9.— Mt. Olive Church added three members to ils congregation Sun- day night. Mc. Herman Wilson and Mis Helen Butler were married at the parsonage Taursday evening, by tne pastor, ‘They will make their home at Butlertown. Sunday is quarterly meeting day. Rev. S$. H. Cooper is expected tc ‘be present. : Mas. Frisby, of Eadsville, is or che sick list. Mr. Lemon Waters and daughter <will spend the holidays: in Cam- tbridge. . Mrs, J. N. Waters has been sich 4or a week, but is improved. FREBERICK JOTTINGS Frederick, Md., Dee. 29,.—ihe ‘public schools had their Christmas ‘exercises last week. Rev. and Mrs, Bryant, addressed the: childran of the Seventh street school. ‘The reports of the last quarterly -qonference of Quinn A.M.E. Church shone! receipts from all sources $578. {The head. waiter. ofthe city hotel died suddenly last week.*... The song service of Quinn ‘Church is an attractive feature, the third Sunday in each month, Union revival services between the colored churches begins Monday January 3rd. ‘The annual fair of Quinn Church opened Monday night. . Rev. J. G. Bryant preached an able sermon. The choir rendered fine music, LUTHERVILLE ITEMS Lutherville, Md., Dec. 29.—The Queen Esther Circ'e of Edgewood M. E. Church gave a successful two-night bazar, Mrs. Ethel Wilson of Philadel- phia, spent part of the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Brown of Lutherville. Misses Lena M.. and Emma V. Carroll teachers of Dorchester coun- ty, are spending their holidays at home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Carrol of Lutherville. Miss Della Carrol, of the State Normal School, is spending her holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Carroll. Miss Beatrice Thompson of Prin- cess Anne Academy, is spending her holiday at her home here. 2 Mr. Herbert Sembly of the State Normal School is spending the holi- days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sembly. Mr. Henry Ayers of the State Normal School, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Henry Ayers. ‘Miss Bessie Meredith of Morgan { College, is spending the holidays at Ver home. Mr. and Mrs, George Quigley: .0f Lutherville, gave a family reunion on Christmas day, Little Miss June Carroll of Lutherville, is spending part of the ‘holidays with little Miss Amanda ‘Clash of Baltimore. SNOW HLL BRIEFS Snow Hill, Md., Dee. 29.- Mr. Leslie Ginn of Atlantic City, is home for the holidays. Mrs. Lily lake and Mrs. -Annic Gray, who were eal'e} home last week to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs, Lottie Wright, left for they home in Philadelphia ‘Tacsday. Miss Roxie Brown of Newark, Ma., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Hattie Waters | The old. folk’s concert given by the Band of Help of the Methodist Chureh at the Odd Fellow's Hal Wednesday night, was a success. "Mr, Leven Davis anid Mr. Sidnes Roxborough, both of Wilmington, Del., are home for the holidays. | hits, Annie Ginn, is -on the sick list. il, and Mis. Philip Castle spen! Christmas Day and Sunday in Ber lin, the guest-of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Crippen. | BERKLEY NOTES Berkley, Md., Dec. 29.—The evangelistic campaign at Hosanna A.M. E. Church is meeting with suecess and is conducted by Rev. John Offer Custis. Messrs. George and Kenton Pres- berry, and Mrs. Ruth Smith of Philadelphia, spent the holidays with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. George Presberry of Darlington. Mrs, Susie Warfield of Perryman Md., is spending the holidays with her mother-in-law, Miss Addie War- field, of Darlington, Md. * Mr. David Cain, of Benson, Md., jwas the guest of his brother Christmas day, Mr. Thomas and Douglass Cain of Darlington. Messrs. Danie] and Alexander Webster were the guests of theit aunt, Harriet Cain on Christmas i DEALS [SLAND JOTTINGS Deal’s Island, Md., Dec. 29.— Mrs, Cora Horsey returned from Baltimore with Mrs. Susan Ander- son who was treated at Johns Hep- kins Hospital, Miss Meliste Harris and Mr. Oscar Tilghman. ‘Mrs, Briens spoke at the Wo- man’s Day service Sunday. : ‘Mre. Hester Milbourn is on thi sick list. Mrs, Lizzie Leonard, Julia An: derson, and Lillie Carter. visitec | Baltimore during the :bolidays. WOODVILLE NOTES Woodville, Md., Dec. 29.—Mr. John Glascoe. is spending the holi- days in Washington and Baltimore. Mrs: Effie. 5. Hoagland of New Brunswich, N.J.; spent_a part o! the week with her son, Rev. R.S. Hoagland of St. Philips parish. Mr. MeNeal Adams is visiting his sister, Mrs. Sarah Wright ir Chillum, Ma. a ‘Mr. Marbury Dent spent Tuesday with his sisters in Upper Marlboro. Mr. Walter Fowler is spending the holidays in Hewitt, N. J., the guest of his daughter: Mr. Rinaldo Magruder spent Tuesday in Upper Marlboro with his sister. Mr. and Mis. James Gray enter- tained at dinner on Christmas day: Mr. ‘and. Mrs, Edward Gray, Rev. and Mrs, Robbert F. Coates, Mis M. F. Glascoe and Mr. Colbert Banks at their home, Chalk Point. Mr. and Mrs. Albert.Dent were the guests of their daughters ir Upper Marlboro this week. ee SOCKEYSVILLE NOTES Cockeysville, Md., Dec. .29.— Messrs, John L. and Lenard Foote Jessie C. Randolph, Misses Caroline Davenport and Katherine Smith are home from school for the holidays. Miss A. S. Shaw, our assistant teacher left last week to spend the Christmas with her parents in Washington, Mr. and Mrs, Owens had as guest Chraitmas day, Mr. and Mrs. Harry ‘Amos and son, of Govans, Md. Mr. John L, Smith left Sunday to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs, Mary Smith of War- renton, Va. : Mr, ‘Abraham: Philips and nephew John Ruse, have gone to Virginia to spend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Smith of Bowie, Md., and and Mr. Smith’s mother, Mrs, Emma Smith visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs,-Rebecea Bundick of Phila- delphia is visiting relatives here. Little Amanda Winder, who bas been visiting her sister in Philadel- phia,came home Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Quickley at- tended the family reunion Christ- mas night at Mr. George Quickly’s home in Lutherville. Mr. Emory R, Cole, who teaches in Prinee Georges county, is here with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Jacob Cole. Miss Pearl Foote spent Christinas with her cousin, Mr, and Mus, Her- bert Foote of Baltimore. Miss Martha Payne of Baltimore | visited relatives here Caristinas. CUHRERLAND (TERS Cumberland, Md., Dec. 29.—The Amelia Current Opinion Club made giad the hearts. of the motherless children and the old folks at the county home, with presents and good things. The Busy Bee Club was enter- tained at the home of Mrs. Jessie Page at its last meeting. Rey. J.C, MeKaddy has been visiting in the East. The Christmas exercises the “(Wise Men and: the Star’’ was ren- dered Sunday night at MeKenree M. E. Church. ‘A very pretty entertainment was given Monday night at the Baptist Church. Miss Margarett Wrinks is visit: ing friends in Cumberland and Miss Jennie Myers, is; visiting her par- ents. Both ladies are from Store: College. Miss Rebecea MeNeal and brothe: are also visiting their parents. Miss Junita Arter, school teache) of Bolivia, W. Va., is visiting here. 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Ford, who" was entertaining a dis. tinguished caller, in the person o} Prof. De Lowe, of Bombay, India was taken by complete surprise However, the damage done’ by the invaders was simply to fill. the table with every thing necessary for a good Christmas dinner, anc many other things that will las quite a while, The caller having witnessed hi first surprise, begged to be allowed to join the party. This was grant. ed and he cast in his lot also. ANNAPOLIS NEWS. Annapolis, Md., Dec. 29.—Mrs. W. E, Fletcher gave a beautiful re- ception at her residence on Second street Monday evening to enter- tain the Sterling Club Miss Ida Cummings of Baltimore, delivered an address; Mrs. Emma Wells, of Annapolis responded. Miss Sidney Seott, who has been several years in Lancaster, Pa., Was compelled to come: home owing to the sudden illness of her sister,Mrs. Laura Bulay. ‘Avery impressive union service was held at Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church Christmas morning. A large. congregation wes present. Rey, Mr. Harris preach:d an in- teresting sermon. Rev. B.S. William's talk was very apprecia- tive. / Mr. and Mrs, Jesse James of Philadelphia spent’ the holidays with Mrs. James’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Butler of Market street. Mrs, Rosa Norwood, wife of Dr Norwood has just returned: home after a visit to her mother in Wash ington. | Mrs. Laura Bulay, the local cor: fyespondent of this paper. who ha been very ill with the grip, is im: proving. Mr. Albert Little spent the holi- days here with his wife and parents. ‘Mr. Russel is home spending the holidays with his family on Charle: street. Mrs. Morgan who has been vers |sick, is improving. | Mr. George Brice of Howart I University, Washington, is spend ling the holidays with his mother ‘Mrs, Brice of Carroll street. Mrs. Actwood, who has beer quite sick is much better. ‘Master Charles Fletcher, of How ard University is home spendin, the holidays with his parents, Mr and Mrs, Edward Fletcher of Seeon street. 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At the top of the brand clean page that Father time turns over, write in flaming letters for the coming year this prayer:—NOT LESS OF TRIALS LORD, BUT GREATER STRENGTH TO BEAR THEM. Unprecedented orders for boy's overhalls brought on a question from the factory, and the reply from a country merchant was: "Three cheers for the sensible women of Georgia," says the "Florida Times Union," "they need freedom from unsafe and unsanitary clothing more than they need votes." We wonder what kind of houses the women of Georgia have? Since it is true that the important thing in modern pedagogy is the "how to teach" and not the "what to teach," the value of just such convocations as the Maryland State Colored Teachers hold annually have tremendous significance. Courses of study and methods of teaching may vary in the different counties, but if the spirit animating the teacher in every case is the same, there is no need to fear as to what kind of product the school will turn out. This interest of the pupil varies in direct proportion with the interest and enthusiasm of the teacher. These annual meetings are a source of inspiration and enthusiasm for the teachers, and have proved an immeasurable power for good in the educational work of the state. "ONLY INDIANS" "In the battles around Loos," says the Berliner Zeitung am Mittag, "the German positions were made ripe for an attack by a violent artillery bombardment and the use of poisonous gases. Indian troops were selected by the English to make the first assault. In advancing, however these troops were met with furious German volleys and suffered heavy losses. In spite of the numerous wounded and the fewer number of those unhurt, further clouds of poisonous vapors came down upon them from their own lines so that the whole regiment perished miserably. It was only after this had cleared the way that the English soldiers entered the attacks. A captured English Lieutenant — Colonel when asked if such ruthless treatment were possible in the case of English troops replied "Oh, but these are only Indians." Poor, poor Indians, they are "damned if they do and damned if they don't." Those at home who refuse to fight for England are charged with conspiracy and insurrection and are imprisoned, very often hanged; those at the battle front who escape the Germans are killed by the English themselves. "BUTTONING SHOES" "Don't you get tired of butten- ing shoes?" asked an inquisitive lady u of a very obliging clerk in a shoe store the other morning. "Why no?" replied the tormented one with his most engaging smile, and with a frankness which could not possibly give offence he continued "Do you get tired of keeping house?" There is no doubt about it, the inquisitive lady, if she thot at all, got a well deserved lesson in contentment. The tormented one was a clerk in a shoe score from choice; he was doing the work in the world that has to be done, and the work that he liked to do. He found happiness in seeing that his employer's customers were well shod, and neglecting the few moments of necessary labor in buttoning shoes, was happiest when they went away satisfied with their purchases. The physical organism my become exhausted in any line of endeavor so that we speak of being temporarily tired. But when one is constantly weary of his daily task, "Tired of buttoning shoes," it is high time that he seek out a new line of employment. FIFTY-THREE YEARS OF FREEDOM Fifty-three years ago President Lincoln issued the Supplementary Proclamation of Emancipation declaring slavery abolished in designated states then in rebellion. Previously, September 22nd, of the same year had come the first Proclamation, announcing the action which the president intended to take on the following New Year's day, and serving as a warning to the rebels that no stones would be left unturned in order to restore the former unity of the states. Having given the seceding state ample time to repent and return to the fold, Lincoln sent forth on the first day of January, 1863, a SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION, bringing freedom to the large masses of Negroes in Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina and Virginia, which states still held out against the might of the Union forces. The president considered the Proclamation "a fit and necessary measure for repressing the said rebellion," an act of the kind the present war offers so many startling examples—military necessity. That it was as well an act of justice appeared to the President and a large part of the North a matter of the second importance. First of all it withdrew numbers of farm hands from supplying the needs of the Southern armies, because the North offered freedom, while the South fought for enslavement. Secondly, it made thousands of slaves serving in Southern armies desert to armies of Grant and Sherman, where they were welcomed and sent to fight against their former oppressors. Thus came freedom at the stroke of pen to the millions of ignorant and poverty stricken blacks of the Southland. Today as we look backward over the half century of steady upward growth toward the fullest realization of the freedom that is to come, the words of our greatest leader return with new significance: "Freedom cannot be given, it must be purchased." FILLING BOOKER WASHINGTON'S SHOES The committee of five appointed by the Trustees of Tuskegee to elect Booker T. Washington's successor to the principalship of the institution, met in New York on Monday of last week and by a unanimous vote tendered the office to Major R. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute. Altho Major Moton was the unanimous choice of the committee, the report, signed by Seth Low, who is chairman and also president of the Board of Trustees, pays the following tribute to Emmett J. Scott, temporary head of the institution since the death of Dr. Washington: "In taking this action the committee has not been unmindful of the long 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." The Trustees evidently feel that Mr. Scott is one of the best qualified men in the country to take up the work and carry it on as had been planned by Dr. Washington, but the man to fill the deceased principal's shoes must at the same time be anything but mild and retiring in his disposition, striking, compelling and self asserting. Such a "forceful personality" undoubtedly characterizes Major Moton. Personality, however, is not Major Moton's single qualification for the new position that he has accepted; since 1890 Commandant of Cadets at Hampton, where he received his early training under General Armstrong "the Major" as he is popularly termed, learned at the feet of the same teacher, who inspired Booker Washington, and since General Armstrong's death has largely conducted the affairs of the parent school at Hampton. More than this, on the question of industrial education and its place in the life of the Negro, Dr. Washington and "the Major" were one. Especially in the latter years, Major Moton accompanied the deceased principal on his tours throut the country, and not infrequently were appeals for Hampton and Tuskegee and by the two men at the same meeting. The Trustees, for these reasons, find themselves perfectly justified in saying in the report of the Committee, "the policies, aims and attitude of the Institute will continue unchanged." Major Moton will not be installed as president of Tuskegee until the commencement exercises next May. Until February 6th, he is to continue his work at Hampton, and from then until commencement take charge of the campaign to collect and complete the Washington Memorial Fund. THE QUESTION SETTLED The Norfolk Journal and Guide says the Cleveland Gazette and Baltimore Afro-American are trying to determine who "is dean of the Negro editorial fraternity," and that if age has anything to do with it the Afro-American has it on the Gazette Smith. Strictly speaking the Dean is Melvin J. Chisum, the last elected President of the National Negro Press Association. When last heard about Mr. Chisum was lost somewhere in Oklahoma. — Philadelphia Tribune. LATE LITERARY NEWS "To cultivate and sharpen the sense of appreciation for Negro writers and authors, to foster the love of everything that is beautiful among Negroes—this is the mission of the BROWN BOOK". It is worthy of notice that contemporaneous with the founding of the new literary magazine "THE CITIZEN" in Boston, is the initial appearance of the "BROWN BOOK," edited by George W. Henderson, and published by the National Negro Publishing Company in Nashville Tennessee. It remains to be seen if these two magazines whose justification is an appeal to the literary interest and appreciation of the race can make themselves indispensable to a sufficiently large circle of readers as to continue their existence. Certainly the effort is immensely worth the making. As an illustration of the kind of thing the new magazine hopes to encourage is the following short story from the pen of the editor in the November issue, a story strikingly original and in its tragic force as pathetic as any of the tragedies of Sophocles or Cedipus: THE FAMILY TREE Mose and Hulda Jackson moved from Kentucky to the Buckeye State during the early eighties to educate their daughter in the public schools of Oberlin. One evening as they sat by a glowing fire Malinda said: "Papa, my history teacher wants my family tree by tomorrow. The other students finished theirs yesterday. Give me your foreparents' names and I'll have mamma do likewise." "Den 'gin wid yoh mammy NOW,'—cause I doan know nuthin' 'tall 'bout no daddie an' de only mammy Ize 'eber knowd am a string uv blue shell-beads wid a brass locket dat ma tokt off my oldes' sistah's neck an' put 'round mine de mawnin' dy薪 me and Bruther Dave from hur to Marse Jeff Jackson, who shipt us from Richmond to Vicksburg. I wuz too little to 'member hur, but ebery night at bedtime Dave told me 'bout hur an' we'd kiss the picktur an' crawl in de shucks. Unrequested, the Negro went to and old trunk and on returning dropped the memento into his daughter's lap. "Da's my maw, 'Lindy. Ain't opened dat case since Dave kist hur fur de las' time an' told me to scratch fur myself, den died under dat pile uv slate in dat Tennessee tunnel." While they were opening the locket the grief-stricken father withdrew. "Poor papa. Where did you meet him?" "In Frankfort, right after de war. But I ne-ber dre-e." "Why do you cry mamma? help me. The white children laughed because I couldn't even start my tree." "Come, chile, its bedtime. Mammy'll take dese beads to yoh teacher an' she'll fix yoh tree." At midnight he awoke from a hideous nightmare. "Help!!! Gawd!!! Mercy!! Umph! dat vuh Huldy?? whew --ew-ew! Dremp dye wuz nailin" my. feet an' hands to 'Lindy's 'FAMILY 'TREE'! what yoh—? Git in dis bed, gal." "Can't git in dat bed, Mose. Gwine to sleep wid 'Lindy. Yuh's no more my husband. Yuh's my own baby brudder—'cause mammy tookt dese very beads off my neck an' put 'emp 'round yoh's thirty years ago." WILLIAMS-MINOR NUPTIALS. Miss Elsie B. C. Williams and Mr. John Angus Minor were the principals in a pretty home wedding at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Josephine Blackwell, of 917 Rutland avenue, Wednesday evening, December 27. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. P. Carter Neal, pastor of First Baptist Church. The bride was given away by her stepfather, Mr. Shadrach Blackwell. The bride was attired in a gown of white taffeta silk, trimmed in lace, made Paquin style by her mother. She wore a white veil and carried a large bunch of chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid, Miss Isabella Grant, was attired in light blue satin, white shoes, white gloves and carried a large bunch of white roses. The gown was made Le Royal style by Mrs. Blackwell. Mr. Edwards was best man. The wedding was witnessed by a host of friends of the contracting parties from all sections of the city. A reception followed. The presents, which were numerous and handsome, included silverware, rugs, linens and bric-a-brac. The bride is well known, having graduated from the Colored High School in 1913. She has been active in the work of First Baptist Church and gat present is organist at Wayland Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Minor will make their home with the latter's mother. p ENTERTAINS AT DINNER. Mrs. Martha White of 604 W. Lanvale street, gave a dinner Christmas in honor of Messrs. Edward Clark and McKinley Rice of Roanoke, Va., who were her guests during the holidays. Among those present were Misses Nettie Johnson, Carrie Ayers, Bessie Anderson, Flossie E. White, Messrs. Edward Clark, McKinley Rice, Richard Penn and Nathaniel White. p A PLEASANT RECEPTION. A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Palmer, 42 W. Barrie street, Saturday December 25, after which the guests were ushered in to the dining room where the table was laden with the delicacies of the season. Among those present were Rev. Joseph Garner, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Miss Inez Price and Mr. George Handy of White Haven, Md. Miss Katie Brown and Wm. Brooks and Mr. William Jones of Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer were the recipients of many useful Christmas presents, among them were a five-piece set of silver from her bridesmaid, Miss Katie Brown and a hog from her best man, Mr. Clarence Palmer, secretary of Voorhees Industrial School, Denmark, S. C. A PRETTY HOME WEDDING. A pretty home wedding was solemnized last Wednesday, at the residence of the bride, when Miss Cora C. Chesley and Mr. Andrew Hawkins were wedded by Rev. Samuel Johnson of Trinity A M. E. Church. The bride was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. W. D. Chesley. They were recipients of some handsome and valuable presents. p GOOD HOPES ELECT OFFICERS. The Grand United Order of Good Hope has elected and installed the following officers for the ensuing year: William G. Price, grand master; Benjamin Langston, deputy grand master; Miss Lillie Butler, vice grand daughter; Alfred Nixon grand secretary; George Pullman, grand treasurer; Lloyd Palmer, grand degree master; Luther Bird, grand chaplain; Maurice Butler, grand marshal; Mrs Mattie Daniels, grand left conductor; Mrs Marietta Stewar, grand right conductor; Mrs Mary Thomas, grand left supporter; Mrs Sarah Travers, grand right supporter; J. C. Wainwright, grand inner guard, and Henry Johnson, grand outer guard. Miss Emma V. Jackson, Senior in the Baltimore Training School, died on the 26th of December Miss Jackson, led an exampley life and died full of faith and with much fortitude. Her funeral was held in St. Mary's Chapel, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Her mother,Mrs. Emma Jackson, extends her sincere gratitude to those who aided her in her recent bereavement. Nearly 1500 children had their hearts gladdened at the annual treat of the Colored Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle, held at Metropolitan M. E. Church last Friday. The little ones came from all parts of the city, and were mostly in charge of public school teachers. The United Railways distributed free tickets to children who wanted to ride to and from the church. It was inspiring sight on the eve of Christmas to see hundreds passing in the vicinity of Druid Hill avenue and Orchard street to receive gifts from those more fortunate in life than they happened to be. The children crowded one side of the gallery, and their hearts beat loudly as they sang lustily some Christmas carols. Among those who delivered interesting addresses were Revs. N. M. Carroll, A. J. Mitchell, J. A. Holmes, C. G. Cummings and Dean Wm. Pickens. Miss Ida R. Cummings, the energetic president of the Circle, announced that a prominent white woman had promised to give at least $500 toward the erection of another building at the farm of the Circle at Delight should a like sum be raised. Down in the basement of the church, stockings filled with candies, clothing, shoes, hats and toys awaited the poor tots, and their faces were wreathered with smiles as Miss Ida Cummings and her two score volunteer assistants handed out the things to cheer young America. Prof. Howard M. Gross acted as Santa Claus and distributed the candies and stockings. The little ones at Johns Hopkins Orphan Asylum, the Maryland Home for the Friendless and the Baptist Orphanage also had their hearts gladdened by the gifts of clothing, toys, candies, toys and ice cream. A special Christmas dinner was served to poor children in the hall of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. The little ones at St. Elizabeth's Orphan Asylum, the Oblate Sisters of Providence the Mission Helpers and the old folks at the M. E. Home for the Aged and Bethel Home and the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People were not forgotten, gift of necessities and a good Christmas dinner making many of them forget that they are nearing the brink of the grave. PRIZES AWARDED AT CAREY Large crowds attended the Carey Theater during the holidays, a good bill of pictures, augmented by a coupon-prize contest for children, creating interest. There were quite a number of entrants in the popularity contest. The first prize was awarded Elizabeth Walton, who received 700 votes. Yuvome Hawkins came in second with 579 and James A. Barnes had 569. The grown-ups were given souvenirs. DR. WASHINGTON'S BOOK Dr. Washington, before death, prepared a book of his life and work which will be off the press about December 30. It will be well illustrated, showing him on the way to school the first time, and all along the road of his busy life, from the cradle to the grave. It will read like a romance. The book will sell at $1.25, in cloth binding. This is the best book of Mr. Washington's life. The publishers, Mulkin-Jenkins Co., Ninth Street, Washington, D. C., are placing salesmen. Anyone wishing an agency can get free sample by mailing 15 cents postage. IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son and our brother, who departed this life six years ago. January 2, 1900. Gone but not forgotten. By his mother, Mrs. Julia Gattis, Mrs. George A. F. Dashield, Mrs. Mary H. Bacon, Mrs. John Nelson, Mrs. Julia Butler. Died December 15th, 1912, Benjamin T. Morgan. They laid our darling brother and father father, Just three years ago today. By his loving sister and daughter Elizabeth Dobbins, Edith Morgan. Cecilton, Md., Dec. 29.—Mr. Fred Moore is confined to the house as a result of cutting his foot severely with an axe. Last Thursday night Mr. Walter Ruley assisted by Miss Hallie Boyer and Miss Lillie Washington and a party of young folks gave a very fine drama in Union Bethel Church entitled "The Night before Christmas." Christmas Eve Prof. Hinson's select orchestra rendered one of its fine concerts in the church hall. Mr. Thomas Francis has returned from Summitt Bridge to spend the winter in Cecilton. Mr. Frisby and Mrs. Emma Boyer spent Sunday with Mrs. Peaker and family in Galena, Md. Miss Elizabeth Carroll of Oliver Hill, Kent county, Md., spent Sunday as the guest of Mr. Wilson and family on Wilson street. Mr. Otis and Mr. Eva Harris who have been living in Princeton, N. J., are spending the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Emma Harris on Bohemia avenue. Miss Emma Morris of Philadelphia, spent the week-end with relatives and friends in Cecilton and occupied her old place on Union Bethel choir Sunday. Miss J. L. Clark, principal of our public school is spending the holidays with her mother, in Washington. Miss Mary Bayard, one of the teachers in our public school, has resigned to accept a position in School 29 of Wilmington, Del. Mr. Emerson Tench, one of our old citizens, died of heart failure Sunday morning at the residence of Mr. George Douglass. The funeral was heid at the home of Mr. Douglas Wednesday morning. Rev. J. Hammond officiated. Miss Elnora Brooks, who has been on the sick list for sometime is able to be out again. CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS Catonsville, Md., Dec. 29.—Bishop John Hurst will preach Sunday morning at Grace A. M. E. Church and Rev. Bragg in the afternoon. Miss Marion Ray, who spent the holidays with her relatives has returned to Poplar Hill, Md., where she is teaching school. The ushers of Grace A. M. E. Church met at the residence of Mr. Samuel Torsell last Wednesday night and elected the following officers for the year: President, A. Ridout; vice president, A. Wilson; secretary, M. Bennett; assistant secretary, J. Matthews; treasurer, James Lee and Thomas Johnson, chaplain D. Turner. GAITHERSBURG HAPPENINGS Gathersburg, Md., where Mrs. Rachel Wicks spent two weeks in holding revival services under the pastor's charge, Rev. Benjamin Gross. It was many souls blessde for the fields were white and ready for harvest. We were blessed in a two-week meeting with a peneostal shower and after the revival services then Mrs. Wicks was requested to sing "Will the Circle be Unbroken" by the pastor at one of his members' funeral and at that time we had another convert. Mrs. Wicks has returned home ready to fulfill her next call after a few days rest. Mrs. Rachel Wicks, evangelistic of St. Paul's M. E. Church, 20 Russell street, Mt. Winans, Md. NEWS FROM TOWSON Towson, Md., Dec. 29.—Watch night services were held at Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church Friday, December 31st, from 8 to 12 p.m. The Christmas tree exercises were a joyous event for all members of Mt. Calvary Sunday School. Plans are making for a. Get-to-gether Banquet, of the church workers of Mt. Calvary Church to occur at the earliest date possible. The Junior Mite Missionary Society of the church, entertains the Sons of Allen of the same church, Saturday, from 3 to 5 P. M., at the residence of Mrs. Clara Smith, 4 Lennox Avenue. Rev. Arthur G. C. Randall and family were recipients of fine Christmas baskets from Mt. Calvary Church in which was a 13 pound turkey, and from other friends of Towson and Washington, D. C. Sunday, at 3 p. m., December 26th, Rev. Duvall, preached for Rev. D. R. Powell, pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. At 8 p. m. Rev. Powell preached a short sermon, after which Mme. E. L. Bruce, rendered a very acceptable program of spiritual numbers. Monday at 8 p. m., December 27th, the Sunday School and choir of Mt. Olivet Church gave a Christmas cantata and Santa Claus presented everybody with a gift. The annual fair of St. James A. U. M. P. Church opened last Monday evening with a large attendance. It will run thru this week and end Monday night with a clearance sale. The mother of Rev. W. N. Edwards, pastor of St. James Church, is spending the Christmas holidays in Towson. CHESTERTOWN NEWS Chestertown, Md., Dec. 29.—The members and friends of Bethel.A. M. E. Church assembled at the parsonage on Tuesday night and tendered Mrs Effie G. Young a surprise birthday party. She was purposely invited out and during her absence the busy little band arranged everything. On returning she was surprised to find the jolly crowd awaiting her. The dining room was tastefully decorated. The table was laden with all the delicacies of the season and in the center was a beautiful birthday cake. Another table was laden with many beautiful and useful presents. On last Thursday as Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Wallace of Janes M. E. Church were about to retire for the night a host of the members and friends of the church unexpectedly came and left one of the most bountine surprises in years consisting of a twenty-two pound turkey, groceries and provisions. The table was also spread and a toothsome collation was served. Miss Lillie Brown of Baltimore is visiting her mother, Mrs. Carrie Brown. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Young and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, at a beautifully appointed Christmas dinner, Christmas day. The funeral of Mrs. Matilda Wright was held Monday at Pomona. Rev. J. A. Young and M. P. Sterling, officiated. POCOMOKE ITEMS Pocomoke City, Md., Dec. 30. Last Sunday was a great day at St. John's Church, the Rev. E. T. Addison filled the pulpit morning and night. A large congregation was present to hear him preach on the Birth of Christ. The evangelist Rev. S. D. McDuffie, who has been holding meetings here for a week at St. John's closed Friday evening with several conversions. Master Robert Addison is spending the holidays in Chesapeake City as guest of Mrs. Minnie Wright. A number of entertainments have been given at Mt. Zion M. E. Church during the holidays. Among them was a grand drama on Monday evening to a large congregation. Mrs. Edith Woodridge of Camden, N. J., is visiting Prof. and Mrs. O. H. Bond. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Purnell and little girl of Baltimore, are here on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Martha Selby. Miss Katie Ogden is visiting friends in Stockton, Md. Prof. and Miss Etta Dix of Princess Anne Academy are spending the holidays with their parents. Mr. Robert Gunby who has been in Virginia for sometime has been at home for the holidays. Mr. Henry Wise of Crisfield, Md.. is here on a visit to his mother. Mrs. Louisa Sample. Mr. Alonzo Waters is suffering from a wound in the leg inflicted by a hog while butchering at Johnson's slaughter house. A temperance drama was given by the members of St. John's choir on Thursday evening, the play was enjoyed by all present. Mr. Charlie Wicks of Crisfield is the guest of Mrs. Mamie Gillette and Mrs. Geogia Jones. Miss Beulah Quinn is spending a few days in Cape Charles as guest of her sister. Mrs. Edith Sterling. Mr. Frank Quinn is spending the holidays with his family. NOTICE—The Carribeans wish to announce to many of its friends that they have formed a club which is very inspiring and would be very glad to accept any one desiring to join us. At present we are located at 1409 Jefferson street. For further information consult GEO. O. MORRIS. President, 708 S. Sharp street. GEO. MATHISON. Secretary, 523 W. Biddle street, Officer of the West Indian Four. Miss Violet A. Burwell 2028 Druid Hill Ave., Balto., Md. Advertise-It Pays. B. Y. P. U. of the UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Avenue, Near Lanvale Street AND THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD ON Sunday, January 9th, 1916, at 4.30 P: M. MISS EVA D. BOWLES, National Secretary, will be the chief speaker. Miss Lauretta Dualap, President of the B. Y. P. U., and Mr. S. S. Booker, General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., and others will address the meeting. Special music will be rendered with Mrs. Hazelton Lee, Miss Virginia Berry, and Mrs. S. L. Goldman, Soloists. Come and enjoy this interesting hour with us and hear about the great work that can be done for our girls. Miss Charlotte Davage, President Miss E. E. Bright, Secretary Miss Lauretta Dunlap, President B. Y. P. U. H. C. Smith, Genl. Secretary ..FIRST ANNUAL SERMON... ...OF THE BOYS' CADETS... AT TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Avenue and Biddle Street The Uniform.Drill Ranks and Women's Corps of the K. of P., also the Pythian Cadets, Boy Scouts and Cadets from every section are requested to meet at the Pythian Castle, Preston and McCulloh Sts., at 2 P. M., and march to the church with music. Every boy wanted in line. Under direction of Gen. Lewis E. Williams of the Uniform Department, K. of P. and Col. Frank Warren. . FAREWELL RECEPTION. THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13th, 1916, AT 8 O'CLOCK TICKETS 15 CENTS The Famous Patriarchie Drill Corps of Baltimore Patriarchie, No. 9 G. U. O. of O. F., WILL GIVE THEIR FOURTH ANNUAL FOR SALE in exclusive Mt: Washington, on Kelly Avenue, two story brick houses, six rooms and bath, hot and cold water, sewerage connection, furnace, cemented cellars, porch fronts. Price $1,400. Houses open from 2 to 5 P. M. Sundays. Boarding House and Restaurant with large patronage, on Druid Hill avenue. Reason for selling-Leaving the city. Address K. K. care Afro-American, 628 N. Eutaw St. 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 NEW YEAR-MONDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 3rd, 1916 Given under the auspices of the Day Nursery For benefit of the Coal Fund Prof. Eubie Blake's Orchestra will present continuous music. Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, Pres. Mrs. Cora Johnson, Chairman Miss Martha Penn, Sec. CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS I wish a Happy and Prosperous New Year Resolve to get the best you can for your money while making Resolutions for the New Year by buying the cleanest and best COAL in the City from 1525 DRUID HILL AVENUE Representing G. Ernest Kraft Coal Co. $ HOLIDAY CASH $ FROM $5. TO $50. On Furniture or Pianos without Removal Easy Payment Plan Let us Explain NO PUBLICITY QUICK COURTEOUS CONFIDENTIAL Northwestern Loan Co. 1310 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. AT ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Lexington and Carlton Screets All eyes are turned now to the coming game between St. Mary's and Howard University in the former's cage early this month. It will be the first time in a long while that a local team has played such a strong team as Howard, and local rooters will have the opportunity of seeing the speedboys up against a big college team. One thing cannot be gainsaid, and that is that the St Mary's boys will put up the fight of their lives, for victory over Howard will give them a prestige not to be "sneezed" at. It has been rumored that Howard's team is not up to the standard this year, and consequently will not be in a position to give the locals as hard a fight as would otherwise be expected; while on the other hand St. Mary's, with Bohees, Rice and Shipley, playing in tiptop form is presenting a formidable foe for any team, whether local or out-of-town. Washington, D. C., Dec. 28.—In what was considered by students of the game, to be one of the best exhibitions of basketball ever seen in this burg, the Hiawatha Cardinals defeated the much-touted colored basketball champions, the New York "Incorporators" last Tuesday night. The Incorporators played a hard consistent game, but the Washingtonians were ever on the alert for every opportunity to score, and were roundly cheered for every basket they scored on their opponents. The score 21-18 is an excellent indication of the closeness of play, for up until the last minute of play the result of play was ever in doubt. The general trend of opinion were previous to the game seemed to be that the Gothamites were simply going to walk over the locals which probably accounted for the slim crowd that saw the game. The Cardinals have this year the fastest team they have ever had. They are well known in Baltimore, their last appearance being at the Richmond Market Armory last year, when they defeated the Dunbar A. A. At a recent meeting of the Dunbar A. A. all of the officers of the club were reelected for the ensuing year, with the exception of Daniel Haywood. J. Garrison was chosen to fill his office as treasurer. Plans are now on foot which, it is hope, will be consummated with the securing of the upper chapel of Bethel A. M. E. Church as a place in which to play basketball. It is earned in good authority that the trustees have given their permission for the use of the room, and it will be shortly fitted up for general athletic purposes. This good news will no doubt be welcomed by the teams of the city, which have for the last few years been unable to secure any places indoors to practice, and have had to rely principally on school yard playing to round themselves into shape. The Carlisle Indians' basketball team will play the St. Christopher red and black machine tonight in New York at the Manhattan Casino. This is the first time the Indians have ever played a colored team. "Jack" Johnson made a recruiting speech to about 4,000 people in England recently and secured nine recruits—Doesn't speak so well for the strength of his argument. Negotiations for the championship fight between Fred Fulton and Champion Jess Willard have fallen thru. —There is a rottenness somewhere. Maybe it's in the champion. He wanted $30,000. No harm in wanting it. We may soon read something like this in the local Y. M. C. A. Bulletin "Senior Basketball teams will practice Monday. Swimming for men every afternoon and evening. Any members interested in skating club, sign up now. The Municipal Basketball team was defeated by the Business Men this week." From the Chicago M. C. A. Bulletin. # W WINDSOR HAPPENINGS New Windsor. Md., Dec. 29.—Rev. J. G. Grant is conducting revival meeting at Mr. Olive M. E. Church this week. Mrs. Ida Holton and Mrs. Martha Thompson visited friends in Baltimore last week. Dr. C. D Wainwright of Charleston, W. Va., was the Christmas guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Key. Mrs. George Tucker is on the radio list. THE AFRO-AMERICAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL SERMON.. THE BOYS' CADETS... BETTY A. M. E. CHURCH Ten Avenue and Biddle Street Mary 2nd, at 3 o'clock P. M. Sermon by the Pastor to Boys. And Women's Corps of the K. of P., also the Pythian Is from every section are requested to meet at the Py- bulloh St., at 2 P. M., and march to the church with line. Under direction of Gen. Lewis E. Williams of P. and Col. Frank Warren. EELL RECEPTION. TO OWARD WILLIAMS, D. D. RESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cor. Dolphin and Etting Streets G. JANUARY 13th, 1916, AT 8 O'CLOCK 15 CENTS e Drill Corps of Baltimore Patriarchie, No. 9 ... WILL GIVE THEIR FOURTH ANNUAL T. DANCE AND EXHIBITION DRILL BRIUM .. MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 10, 1916 Music by Prof. Kerr's Society Orchestra REFRESHMENTS ON SALE $1,400 Passive Mt: Washington, on Kelly Avenue, two rooms and bath, hot and cold water, sewer- e, cemented cellars, porch fronts. Price from 2 to 5 P. M. Sundays. ARTHUR N. ROGERS, 21 E. Saratoga St. FOR SALE and Restaurant with large par- son for selling-Leaving the cla- nion, 628 N. Eutaw St. THE BIG DAY open by the Auto Pleasure MALILEAN FISHERMEN BY EVENING, JANUARY Doors open at 8 P.M. MARCATO MUSICAL CLUB, Eubie mission, Agent Lewis Pullen, Vice Pres. William Rose, Treasurer DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE GRAND RECOR OF THE SEASON PYTHIAN CAST McCulloh and Preston Streets MONDAY NIGHT, JANUARY of the Day Nursery For Blake's Orchestra will present con- tries. Mrs. Cora Johnson, Chairman CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS Many Friends and Pa- happy and Prosperous The best you can for your money for the New Year by buying and best COAL in the City fro- RESTAURANT with large patronage, on Druid for selling-Leaving the city. Address K. K. 8 N. Eutaw St. THE BIG DANCE at the Auto Pleasure Club LEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM OPENING, JANUARY 3rd, 1916 Doors open at 8 P.M. AUTO MUSICAL CLUB, Eubie Blake, Director on, 25 Cents Lewis Pullen, Vice Pres. Charles Griffin, Secretary William Rose, Treasurer IT FAIL TO ATTEND THE GRAND RECEPTION OF THE SEASON RYTHIAN CASTLE McCulloh and Preston Streets SUNDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 3rd, 1916 The Day Nursery For benefit of the Coal Fund Greg's Orchestra will present continuous music. Mrs. Cora Johnson, Chairman Miss Martha Penn, Sec. S OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS Many Friends and Patrons: Buy and Prosperous New Year Just you can for your money while making the New Year by buying the cleanest COAL in the City from To My Many Friends and Patrons: J. MARSDEN BROWN, 1525 DRUID Ernest Kraft Coal Co. 1525 DRUID HILL AVENUE West Kraft Coal Co. FRIDAY CASH $ M $5. TO $50. For Pianos without Removal nt Plan Let us Explain $1,400 BOYS WANTED $1,400 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. "A square deal to all" 2 p. m., Sunday School. W. C. Tongue, Supt. 5 p. m. Epworth League. A great watch night service, s. object; "Last Call." NEW YEAR'S SUNDAY 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, subject, "Mercy in song." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League 5 p. m., Sermon by the pastor. Holy Communion morning and evening. As this is the first Sunday in the new year let every member be present. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH East and Lexington Sts. Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor. Residence: 1880 E. Eager St. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, subject, "Looking Forward." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Mr. O. T. Stewart, Supt. 15.15 p. m., Epworth League. Mr. Julian W. Rose, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. Holy Communion after the morning service. Evangelistic services every night next week. Every one cordially invited LASTEKN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence 419 Dolphin Street 11 a.m. Holy Communion. 2.80 p.m., Sunday School. 5.30 p.m., Epworth Levue. 7.30 p.m. Annual Sermon to the M. W. Grand Lodge, F. and A. Massons by the pastor. Special music. AMES MEMORIAL M. F. CHURC Cities and Borough Streets Carey and Baker Streets Rev A. I. Mitchell. D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St 6.30 a. m., Class. Thomas Lane, Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.80 p. m., Sunday School and Teacher Training Class. Henry Johnson, Supt. 5 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Evangelistic Services. Children's church, evangelistic service for the young people every Friday at 4 p. m. during the month of January. MT. CALVARY FIRST INDEPEN DENT M. E. CHURCH Residence: 614 W. Biddle St. 11 a. m., Special New Year Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p.m. Sabbath School All children invited. 4 p.m. Class. Bro. Jas Moore, leader 8 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Good music. Everybody welcome. Bro. Walter Howard. Church Clerk. Bro. Raymond Carter. Secretary of the Official Board. Bro. Richard Johnson. Chorister Special Notice! Bishop W. H. Heard, D. D., LL D., Bishop of West Africa, the Great Gospel Preacher will preach at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church at 11 a. m. January 9th, 1916. A great treat in store for all who will hear him. Rev. I. N. Ross Pastor. FOR SALE FOR SALE—A good investment. 2 two story houses in 1900 block of White street; in first class condition. Will sell cheap. Don't miss this bargain. A small deposit and terms to suit. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue or Phone Mad. 3664 W. FOR SALE—Now open for inspection. Thrive storp house 700 block Mosher street, in first class condition; can be bought on easy terms; sewer connected. $100 cash balance; ns rent. See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Avenue. Phone Mad. 3665 W. FOR SALE CHEAP—Beautiful three-story house, 1700 block McCullah street. G. R $84.00. Can be seen at any time. Terms to suit. See A. L. Johnson, 1415 M-ttle Avenue. FOR SALE A large 3 story house in the 300 Block of Argyle avenue. Ground rent $78 ; 9 rooms and bath. Can be bought on easy terms. See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle avenue. FOR RENT—A nice three story house. 8 rooms and bath in good condition located in a very exclusive neighborhood, 1209 Harlem avenue. Apply to 1706 McCulloh str et. WANTED—Intelligent Colored men or women to handle the only authentic story of "Life and Work of Booker T. Washington," written by himself. Only publication approved by Mrs. Washington. Agents making from $5 to $25 per day. Write at once to RALPH W. TYLER Columbus, Ohio. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Lanale Street Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastor Bishop Coppin at Bethel Communion at 11 a.m. Let us have a full attendance first Sunday in New Year. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Special attention to Mass Meeting at 3 p. m. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. League. Night Service at 7.45 p. m. We want to start the year with a thank offering to God. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCE Linden Ave. and Biddle Street Rev. S. M. Johnson. D. D. Pastor 6.30 a. m., Early Meeting Solomon Holmes. Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, subject, "The New Year and its responsibilities." 2.30 p. m. Sabbath School. 3 p. m. Sermon by the pastor to the Cadets, subject, "The advantage of being a boy." W. L. Wilson, president A. C. E. League. T. J. Holliday, Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles I. N. Ross, Pastor Class 7 a. m. Bible Class 10 a. m. Preaching and Communion 11 a. m. by Rev. John Norris, D. D., Presiding Elder. Sunday School 2.30 p. m., Charles Tolson, Supt. Allen Endeavor 6 p. m., John Murray, Pres. Preaching 7.30 p. m. by the Presiding Elder. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streets Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor Parsonage: 1233 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev W. D. Woods. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor and Communion. Wednesday night Class. Frederick Dabney, Sec'y. C. H. Hanley, Treas. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Streets Freshing Sunday January 2nd, 1916 at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. by the Rev. Dr. Thos. H. Lee. The Week of Prayer will be observed beginning Monday January 3rd, 1916 at 8 p. m. and closing with the Communion Sunday January 9th at 8 p. m. The session has requested Dr. Lee to conduct the services each evening. A cordial invitation to all. C. W. Y. C. A. You are cordially invited to the W. esper Service, Sunday January 2nd, 1 916 from 5 to 6 p. m. Miss Janney, niece of the late Mr. Joseph Ellott, Secretary of the Highlandtown. Branch of Young Women's Christian Association of Baltimore, will bring to us the message for the New Year. This will be Association Day and the first Sunday in the New Year and we hope for a large and interesting meeting. Good music. Miss C. Davage, President Miss E. E. Bright, Secretary, Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen'l Sec'y. Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. A. Hill. 2.80 p.m. Sunday School. 8 p.m. Sermon by pastor and Communion Service. Revival service during the week. 3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert Street G. P. Rodgers, Pastor Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a.m. Preaching Service 11.80 a.m. Vesper Service 3.80 p.m. Sunday night January 2nd, 1916, 8 p.m., Sermon, subject "Baptism the spiritual marriage ceremony." Public Baptism after the sermon. All invited. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Streets Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., Pastor 10 a.m., Bible Class. T. H. Smith, Instructor 11 a. m., Preaching. 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., Preaching. REVIVAL! REVIVAL! PERKINS Q. BAPTIST CHURCH George and Oyston Streets. George A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, subject, "Christ at the world's door. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3.30 p. m. Sermon to the Smith's Lodge No 8. Good Hope. 8 p. m. Candle Light Services. 2 great singing evangelists, Madam E. L. Bruce, of Oikhoma—Proof. Young of Mt. Clair, N. J. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Special sermon by the pastor. Friends are cordially invited. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. The super-intendent desires to see the parents and scholars. 4.30 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Consecration Services. Sister Mary Norris and the city wide evangelist will be present. 8 p.m. Communion services. The pastor desires to see all the members at the first Communion in the New Year. William Butler Pres. A. C. E. L. Howard D. orent. Supt. FOR SALE—Knabe square piano; in good condition. $20. REV. J. L. BUTLER, 302 N. Pine street. CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES on Sunday Night. Christmas was generally celebrated in the churches last Saturday and Sunday. On Christmas morning a number of churches held special services. At St. Mary's Episcopal Church a special choral high Mass was sung by the choir at the 5 o'clock service. Special early morning services were also held at St. Francis, St. Barnabas and St. Peter Claver's Catholic Churches as well as a number of the Methodist Churches. On Sunday special Christmas sermons were preached in most of the Methodist Churches in the morning while in the afternoon and evening the services were turned over to the members of the Sunday School. At Trinity A. M. E. Church, the cantata "Bethlehem" was rendered by the members of the Sunday School under the supervision of Superintendent T. J. Holiday. The scenery for the pedent was extraordinarily beautiful and was illuminated with calcium lights. A musical program was rendered by under the direction of Mr. H. K. Williams and Mr. Llewellyn Williams, with orchestral accompaniment: Captain Medley, was in charge of the electrical arrangements. A large audience witnessed the rendition of the "Gloria in Excelsis" a Christmas cantata, by the choir of the First Baptist Church under the direction of Mr. Robert Thompson. "A night in the Orient" a Christmas cantata, was rendered Sunday night at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church under the direction of Miss Gertrude Hill, assisted by the members of the Sunday School. The performance was a creditable one and was witnessed by a large audience. At John Wesley M. E. Church, the choir of the church rendered the "Prince of Peace" accompanied by an orchestra. Mr. William Oscar Johnson, leader of the choir, was in charge of the service. "The King of the World" a Christmas pegent was rendered by the Sunday School of Bethel A. M. E. Church in the main auditorium of the church. The costuming of the pegent was magnificent and the singing above the ordinary. A large audience was present. Mr. Edward F. Barnett, was in charge of the music. BOOKER WASHINGTON MEMORIAL EDITION. Columbus, Ohio—The big publishing company that is publishing the memorial edition of Booker T. Washington's own story of His Life and Work, has made Ralph W. Tyler, former Auditor for the Navy, and long time friend of Dr. Washington, General Agent to appoint local agents in various cities and towns throughout the country, and to assume charge and responsibility for their work. It was written by the Doctor himself, and its publication is approved by Mrs. Washington and Mr. Emmett J. Scott for 18 years the Doctor's secretary. It is a marvelous work, containing over 500 pages, and has been referred to as "a life-story stranger than fiction." Mr. Tyler has established offices at Columbus, Ohio, and with a corps of assistants, is now busily engaged in appointing local agents in cities and towns throughout the country, furnishing them outfits and instructions. White people as well as colored readily buy the book at sight, and in consequence many agents are making big profits handling it. MARRIED AT WASHINGTON Ernest J. Marshall, instructor of chemistry, and Hattie V. Edwards of Washington, teacher of Physical training in the public schools were the principals in a pretty home wedding on Wednesday last. LIFON SAFE AT LIBERIA Washington, December 30.—The State Department has received a dispatch from Monrovia, Liberia stating that the schooner Lifon has arrived after a safe voyage from Boston. The vessel is owned by a number of colored men who are anxious to establish a direct line between this country and Liberia. The little West African Republic is greatly in need of supplies now, most of which could be furnished by this country if there were a direct shipping line to Monrovia. LEAVES TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS TO RELATIVES The will of Mrs. Ellen Sorrell, who died several weeks ago, has been admitted to probate. Money and property valued at $10,000 are disposed of. Among the bequests are: $500 and the property at 513 W. Cross street to her sister, Mrs. Susan Payne; $500 to her neice, Mrs. Mary Fassitt, of Boston; $300 to her neice, Miss Rachel Taylor; $300 to her neice, Ella Jones; $400 between Virignia Morris and the latters' daughter; $100 to her nephew, George Sorrell; $200 to Mary Queen; $10, Hiram Jones; $25, James Butler; $50, Margaret Johnson, and $300 to John Wilmer, with the suggestion that it be used in the upkeep of Laurel Cemetery. A number of small bequests are made to others, as well as those of silverware and household effects. The instrument says that of $300 loaned to the Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church, $35 should be collected for the estate. Mrs. Margaret Fassitt and Thomas Jones are named as the executors. The deceased was the widow of the late Hiram Sorrell, for a number of year headwaiter at the old Rose House. REV. W. E. WILLIAMS PREACHES FAREWELI Rev. W. Edward Williams, preached his farewell sermon at the Grace Presbyterian Church on last Sunday night. He left early Monday morning to take up his new work as pastor of the Faith Presbyterian Church, York, Pa., to which he has been recently called. He was installed Tuesday night and will preach his first sermon as pastor of the new flock on Sunday. Rev. Williams expressed himself as being sorry to leave his work in which he has been engaged for the past eight years, but said he believed to which he was going, offered a larger field for service and that he was much more needed there. A number of the members were visibly affected and expressed deep regret that Rev. Williams felt called upon to accept the new charge. It is not known at present who will be called to succeed Rev. Williams but according to some of the members, an effort will be made to unite the church with the Madison Street Presbyterian Church of which the Rev. L. Z. Johnson is the pastor. POLICEMEN GIVE GAMERS CHRISTMAS EVE SURPRISE Like a thunderbolt out of a clear sky, a number of stalwart guardians of the law pounced upon six prominent young men-about-town on last Friday evening and carried them before Justice McFaul of the Northwestern Station where they were charged with gambling. The aforesaid young men had gathered in a room at the Margate Apartmen on Druid Hill avenue and were busily engaged in the seductive game of "craps." Most of the victims alleged that the officers of the law behaved in a very ungentlemanly manner in that they entered the room without giving the least bit of warning. They further aver that had the officers informed them of their impending visit, they would have endeavored to entertain them as befitted their station. After paying a small fine all of the participants in the game were allowed to depart with the exception of the "gamekeeper" who was requested to "deal off a hand of $500 beans" as an evidence that he would appear when he was wanted in Court to answer the charge of conducting a gambling house. WAESCHE ST. SCHOOL GIVES ANNUAL CONCERT The annual Christmas concert of the pupils and teachers of Wae che St. School was held at St. John A. M. E. Church Wednesday night. Every available seat and space was filled by the time Mr. W. L. Wilson struck the first chord on the piano. The boys and girls of this school have the name of being better chorus singers than the children of any other school in the city, white ones not excepted, and they certainly sang up to their reputation that night. In addition to some of the old carols of last year they sang from the Christmas classics, "Barcarole" from the "Tales of Hoffman," "Humoreske," "The Anvil Chorus" and other selections from the operas. The musical part of the program was under the direct supervision of Mr. Lwillyn Wilson. In addition to the music each of THE AFRO-AMERICAN the classes contributed something to the program. The first grade rendered a play entitled "Christmas Express;" second grade, "The Bible Story of the Birth of Christ;" third grade "A Stocking Drill" fourth grade, "Candle Drill;" fifth and sixth grades a play entitled "The Lost Reindeer;" the seventh and eighth grades a short sketch called "That Postal Card." Mr. James E. Bantum is principal of the school. E. B. W. AFRO-AM .BUSINESS Winfield R PAPERED 1205 PARK Rooms Papered TAPPAHANNOCK ITEMS. Tappahannock, Va., Dec. 29.—Miss Lucile Barrow and Mr. Bell, the public school teachers left for their respective homes last Wednesday to spend the holidays. Last Sunday the First Baptist Church was well attended morning and evening. Rev. J. A. Martin preached an excellent sermon in the morning and the Lord's Supper was administered at night. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Martin are spending part of the holidays here. The Christmas tree and exercises have been well attended at the First Church. An excellent program was rendered. Mr. Harris and Miss Harris spent the week-end with Miss Evelyn Bundy. Mrs. Flossie Tyler of Fredericksburg spent the week-end here the guest of Miss Grace Pollard. Mrs. Fannie E Robinson is spending the holidays in Baltimore. Mr. Mason Buckner will leave for Baltimore Tuesday to visit his brother, Rev. Baale Elliott. The members and friends of Rev. J. A. Martin led a surprise on him and his wife on Monday night at the residence of Mr. Thomas Latane and the table was filled with good things. HARPERS FERRY BRIEF'S Harpers Ferry,' W. Va., Dec. 29.—There was quite a surprise sprung here by the flight of two of our young people, Mr. Benjamin Brady and Miss Effe Dennis who quietly left on Monday morning for Washington to be carried. There are many quiet weddings to take place during the holidays. Watch the Afro-American for them. The Christmas tree exercises at the John Wesley M. E. Church was well attended. The children did well with their parts under the direction of Mrs. Jenkins. Title of the play was "Santa, on a Strike'. Zion Baptist Church held their exercises Monday night. It was well attended and gladdened the hearts of the little folks. Mr. C. S. Arter is here with us again this Christmas directing the cantata entitled "He came to Earth but not as King". H- has the able assistance of Mrs. Jenkins and Mr. J. C. Robertson. The play will be rendered Thursday evening, December 30th. Mr. Thornton of Storer College is back after a delightful Christmas at home in Alexandria, Va. Miss Jaunita and Miss Margaret Whems are spending their holidays in Cumberland with friends. Mr. Charles Warfield is home spending the Christmas with his family. Miss Charlotte Lovett is home from Pratt Institute spending the holidays with her parents. MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY We, the Trustees of Mount Auburn Cemetery again respectfully call the attention of the owners of lots in said cemetery, to the extensive improvements made there during the past year which will continue until this cemetery is the equal in appearance to any in the city; and to remind you that one dollar a year is charged for the care of each lot. On January 1st, 1916, $1.00 for CARE will be charged against the account of each lot-owner who has not paid for 1915 and thereafter $1.00 for each succeeding year. From January 1, 1916 no lot-holder will be allowed to bury in their lots until all arrears for CARE are paid. This, we find to be an absolute necessity in order to carry on our program of improvements, and are sure that when you have read your Deed and considered what is necessary to make his Cemetery second to none in this city, you will give us your hearti st cooperation. All monies are paid at the cemetery office, 1204 Druid Hill avenue. Phone Mad. 4436 M. J. Naylor, president Grant Biddl. secretary. Returning to her home in Ithica from her work in New York city, Mrs. Mazie Payne, formerly of this city was one of those killed in a train wreck on the D. and L. railroad. Rev. G. W. Kincaid is expected to be here Sunday and preach at several local churches. AFRO-AMERICAN .BUSINESS DIRECTORY... 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INTERRAILWAY, Dept. 181 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 102 E. Mulberry Street Funeral Director and Embalmer Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit. The background is a solid black oval.]] TO THE FRIENDS OF ALEXANDER wish to announce to the gener- of my late father and will ende- efficient undertaker and Embak and hoping for a continuance of SAMUEL Funeral Direc Canches to hire for all occa- cies MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. E. JOHN 142 W. THE UP-TO-4 You can furnish a funeral for he can furnish you carriages for them, from his own stables at THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF THE EXANDER T. HEMSLEY Please to the general public that I have taken and will endeavor to sustain the reputat maker and Embalmer. Thanking the public continuance of the same. I am respectf SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY Director & Em John H. Toadvill 142 W. MILL STREET, DE UP-TO-DATE UNIVERSAL a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, P n stables at the most reasonable rate come to see him, just call 396-Y. 142 88 $9 cirous of taking this opportunity of thar trans of my father the late SAMUEL W. H. and to announce that the business will be SAMUEL W. CHASE @ promise to give all calls my personal attent and courteous services at all times, wher most reasonable charges. Thanking you youage and asking a continuance of the sa Yours respectfully MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch T, SPARROWS POINT Holland, Agent Sparrows Point 283 R Telepho Alfred Nixon G 433 N. Gil Phone Gilmor If you Are Sick YOU CAN SAVE Bills, Nurse Bills, Med d Dollars--By Going Resident Hos TO THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF THE LATE ALEXANDER T. HEMSLEY wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours. SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY Funeral Director & Embalmer O You can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. It can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc. from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call I am desirous of taking friends and patrons of my past patronage and to announce the name of SAMUEL W and that I promise to give al- ing most polite and courteous suburbs, and most reasonable your past patronage and asking P.MORT 144 Branch 811 I STREET, SPARROWS John H. Holland, Age Phone Sparrows Point 283 When you A YOU C Doctors' Bills, Nut and Dolla Provider I am desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking my many friends and patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their past patronage and to announce that the business will be carried on in the name of SAMUEL W. 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CHASE & SON calls my personal attention, guarantee- services at all times, whether in city or charges. Thanking you all again for a continuance of the same, I remain respectfully, TON CHASE NO MOSHER STREET Telephone Madison 1990 POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent 433 N. Gilmor St. R Phone Gilmor 3361 M re Sick CAN SAVE Corse Bills, Medicine Bills Cars--By Going to ent Hospital cine, attention of train doctors day and night, all week. Mont Scott, Superintendent Hospital. Mt. Ver. 4356 MONEY SAVED 142 W. Hill Street 926 Druid Hill AVE. STATISTICS SHOW RACE PROGRESS How Our Pane Are Forging Ahead In Pennsylvania, ° FIRST IN GRURGH PROPERTY Report of the Hon. John L. Rockey Gives Full Credit to tho. Achiove- mente of tho Colored People.in Key- stone State—Farm Valuation Amounts to $248,100. ‘The final chapter on the colored pop- nlation of the United States, with spe- cial reference to the race in Ponnsyi- ania, is given in the recent report of the Hon. John L. Rockey, chief of the ‘tureau of industria? statistics, made to the Hon. Henry Houck, secretary of interval affairs, at Harrisburg, Pa. ‘The report in part says: ‘he center of the Negro population. which in 1700 was in the southern part of Virginia, has been shitting to the southwest. constantly and for a mnmber of decades has been in the northern part of Alabama. As to the Shades of color of the people, a divi slov into two classes, black and mmu- letto, gave u proportion of 70. per cent of the former and 20.9 per cent of the latter, but the mulatto class in- crease since the 1900 census was 5. er cent. ‘The Negroes of the United States, considered by ses, were about equally Aivided, there being 98.9 females for every 100 males. In point of residence about one-third lived in towns, the re- maining two-thirds being classed as oral population. ‘The school attend- ance of all ages of Negroes was. 302 er cent as against 781 per cent of ‘whites of like ages. ‘The Negro population of Pennssiva- nia in 1910 numbered 108.919, an in- crease of 97,034, or 206 per cont. over the 1900 census retums. ‘Thus the state ranked fourteenth in the Dhion in point of such population. For the past twenty rears the Negro por~ ‘ulation of the state Eas constituted 2.5 per eent of the entire inhabitants. Br far the greater number, 156.203, or 806 er cent, lived in towns, only 37.586, or 14 per cent, being classed as rural Population. ‘The Negroes of Pennsrivania born tn this state numbered 81,900, or much, Jess than one-half of the entire num- ber. Large numbers bom in other states wore 5.708 in Delaware, 9.725 in North Carolina, 20,020 in Maryland, 48905 m Virginia and 2.007 ix the District of Columbia. No otier state: equaled the latter $n number, the re- maining nativity being from many oth- > points, ‘A division of the population as to sox sadicaced thet there were 2.25) more females than males, or, stated in au other form, there were but 97.7 Negro anales for every 100 Negro females. Jn 2900 a reverse condition prevailed, ‘there being 1024 males for every 100 females. Three of the male Nezroes in the state and sixteen females were reported to be more than 100 years old. ‘The Negroes of the state engazed in agricultme nombered 685. ‘The farms were 643, with an area of 30,097 acres. two-thirds of which were improved. These farms had a value of $2.40S.100 end were located in forty-nine coun- tles of the state. Eighteen counties fad no Negro farms. Counties having more than ten euch farms were Alle- gheny, 18; Beaver, 12; Bucks, 20; Chester, 112; Delaware, 21; Fayette. 29; Franklin, 18; Greene, 11; Juniata, Ig: Lawrence, 16; Lancaster, 40; Bont- gomery, 22; Washington, 49, and York. BS. The Negro farms of the state de- creased 72 per cent in rumber, but the value of those in 1910 was 32 per cent greater than those in 1900. ‘The male Negroes of the state, ff- teen or more years old, 72,015 in num- ber, had marital relations as follows: S84 per cent were single; O40 per cent Were married and 143 per cent were widowed. ‘Two hundred and forty-eight were divorced. Of the 73. G7S females of ike ages there were 386 divorces; 80:1 per cent were sinzle. B45 per cent Were married, and 14.4 per cent were widows. ‘The religious life of the Nezro por- plation of the state found expression rough 428 church organizations, hav- ng 20,618 communieant male and $4. S61 female_members. ‘The 357 houses it worship, capable’ of seating 126.98S| jersons, had a value of $5,404.205, and here were ninety-elzbt parsonazes. | ralued at $248,700. No other, northern tate even approximated ‘Pennsrirania p any of the above features. ‘A creditable.showing-Wwas also made n the school life of the Negroes of], he ‘state; ‘829 ‘per cent of children| mider fourteen “years of :age, 22.475.| rere school attendants. ‘The -white| hildren of native birth exceed that| F but G per cent, and foreign bom) shite children had ‘an:attendance of 3] er cent less. ‘The entire Negro schoo! ETT ames ge ae Anniversary ‘of the St. Cyprian Lodge. ‘The ‘St. Cyprian lodge ‘No. 18, Tree and ‘Accepted ‘Masons, of Pittsburgh celebrated. “the -seventy-sixth -anniver. sary “of its organization ‘on ‘Tuesday evening, ‘Dec. 98;; ZA. 5. Billows 4s “the only ‘living -member-of' those “who con: stituted ‘St. <Cyprian ‘lodge “in 21830... ! EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE'S ADDRESS TO THE COUNTRY, National “Organization “Holds Eighth Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. eee ere UT Ee eo ete a Te oe Wednesday evening, Dec, 15, with an exercise commemorative of the adop tion of the thirteenth amendment tc the United States constitution. There were many men and women of ne: tional prominence in attendance, and sauch public interest. was manifested in the work of the organization. ‘The address to the country is in part as follows: It 4s on the Siftieth anniversary of the-final and constitztional abolition of chattel slavery in the United States of ‘America that we, Atiorican eltizens of color, assemble in Philadelphia, the state-of the great reconstruction states- }man, Thaddeus Stevens, who carried ‘the thirteenth amendment throuzh ovr ‘national house of representatives, ‘After a balf century of freedom, dur ing which the colored American as achieved remarkable educational, reli ‘elous aud business progress and dem- onstrated the highest human possibil ities, the National Bqual Rights leazue fm elghth annual meeting assembled finds that Americans of African do scent are still denied in many sections of the Jand their lezal rights: By law the right to vote on the same tems as others, native and natural- teed; by yinictice the sight to enter places of public accommodation and resort; by luw the right to use pub ie facilities without the indimitr of racial discrimination; by law the ticht to Teslde, even in thelr own properts, adjacent to their fellow citizens; by action of the federal government the right to work beside and to use :the necessary health accessories with oftier employees of the federal government in some government buildings at the ational capital: by practice the rizht of trial by court aud jury when ac cused of crime. Therefore we issue this call to action to the proserived and oppressed and to all others who delieve iu Mbertr, equality of rights and human brotherhood. Colored americans, bein the second half centurs of lezal freedom by com- Dining to orzanize, agitate and ore. ‘where perlite, for the neeseration of that freedom, that enjoyment of identical civit and political rights with others, that exemption from galling dis. erimiuations in the public life, which svere bouzbt nc the price of hiliions of treasure and of the health and lives of millions of white aud colored patriots, Let us here resolve that under God se shall use our Yolees, our pens, our patronage. our votes, our money and every resource tbat God has pot in-our power for the abolition of sesreration, Gistranchiseuent and Iynching on the color line, undismayed that a presidens roles in te White House unwilling, de- spite his preclection pledge, to rise abore the nurrow provincial color prejudice of section. Let us face the forces of prejudice and, spurning the bribe eter offered for voluntary sezre- Zation, bonor the deeds. of the aboti- Honists ang refuse to sell our birth- right for a mies of pottaze. To our fellow Americans of every! race We. appeal for an equal chance! and fair play. Friends of the republic, save free institutions, save the fruits of the civil war, save the fair name of, our common country now besmirched by worse proscription than in any civ- iiized land. Demand incessantly that, race and color discrimination shall cease and there shall not in the boast- ed land of the tree be a rerersion ta.a caste of color, now reaching even into the national government. ‘The officers of the league for 1910: are the following named persons: President, Kev. Byron Gunner, New York: recording secretars, Dr, J. L. Johnson, Obio; assiszant recordin sec- retary, Maurice W. Spencer, Delaware: corresponding secretary, William Mon- roe Trotter, Massachusetts: treasurer, Thomas Walker, Distriet of Columbia; nancial secretary, Dr, William A. Sin-| clair, Pennss}rania; national organizer, Rer. R, C, ansom, New York; assist: ant organizer, Ter. J, B. Churchman, New Jersey; chaplain, Rev. B, George Biddle, Connecticut; ‘vice presidents, Rev. M. W. Thornton, Massnchusetts; William D. Brigham, Massachusetts; Francis Warren, Michigan; W, Ashby Pawkins, Maryland; Rev. E. W. Moore, Pennsylvania; George W. Ellis, Minois; Rev. W. F. Graham, Pennsslvania, and Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, Penn. Sylvania. | STOO H SNOTE: SUSE SURO: Sr meres ‘Harry M. Martin of the. Smart Se Athletic club’ of Brooklyn has a long airing of victories to bis credit. He makes high burdling bis-specialty and has won ‘in most of the events in which he lins competed. 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Smith, has been “stirring up the animals” again—those holdover state officials under Goreruor Wis allministstion ‘lo get determiued not ony as com ‘tinue discrimination against Afro- “iveticans in ceri sue intcotions ‘but also coutinue insults along the line started air onthe ape ad wane rarily discontinued for a sbort time at the request of the governor on sugges- tion of Buitor Smid ‘Recently the later reclved sevéra aides trom tag oven ine ‘has pablished in bis paper. showing his most ‘recent. fight (the third one) to compel the secretary of the state med- ical board to discontinue his demand that applicants -to practice a limited branch of medicine or surgery in Obio Should send ‘to the board their sre graphs. ‘eas ‘compelled sevéral inonthe ago to discontinue asking that ca apy plicants state their color in-answering guestions propounded on the board's ' application blanks, which it furnished. anrequest. Photograph requests were to supply what :the-elimination of the “color of the Skis" request from the mpplication (lank made ‘e uepossibie forthe secretary of the board to get. -Mr, Smith-wrote the governor, ‘when sijecting totus clonsaad phatsareny requests of :the Ohio -medical board throngh ‘its secretary,” that -such a - SEF SAVORS 80 SER | OF ERS Siew: reprehensible one being followed at ‘Washington in the case of applicants for positions under the civil service. the purpose of which 12 so obrious,” that it-should not be tolerated in Obio of all the-states in the Union. Gover- nor Frank 2, Willis agreed with him and promptly put an end ‘to the dis- crimination alonz that'line recently. The governor liss, tov, replaced T. P. Riddle, director of the “Obio corn boys’ special” party, for insisting upon the latter seeing x certain photo play While visiting in Philadelphis,a few Weeks: azo, contrary to bis urgent re: quest that this be not dove. ‘The zor- emor even threatened to withdraw bis promise to deliver an address in Phila Adelphia: to the “Ohio-corm boys" and their excursionist guests on that day if the trip to view the photo play was not striclen’from: the official program prepared by!Atr. Riddle: It was taken from ithe program, all right, but after the governor left Co- lambus on the § p.m. train Director Riddle saw to it, as he wrote Hon. Harrs C. Smith-under date of Dec. -, 1915, that all who wished to do-so saw the photo play. ‘The editor of the Cleveland (0,) Ga- vette has renéwed his fight on ‘the segregation started in two state insti- tations -a couple ‘of years’ ago—the Girls’ Industrial home. at Delaware and the ‘Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphous’ home -at Nenia—and -has called upon the -aggtessive .and brilliant governor ot Ohio to“put an end:to:this insulting, | Usgraceful -and -unnecessary. discrimi. nation, “with -splendid prospects. of'-ta- sorahleesalta’) 28s. es eee ete eS 1s for help and relief from the burdens .tmposed -upon | EER. «rer by people not satisfied to-allow their systems to. per | BEER * ‘orm their iunctions of life in 2 natural way, but must “S,cowd and push and lay extra burdens upon thelr bodies. W until Nature in dire distress calls for help! 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Mmé.L..C.PARRISH, 95 Camden St.,Boston;Mass;” >Phone:880'R Tremont: 2. _,. “Mantion thle paper whan weettiai <3 THE STAR-y THEATRE "MONUMENT STREET ——XEAR BOND F WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 3rd. ‘SLIM JONES @ Co. | Funniest Man on Earth Matinee New Year’s?Day beginning at | p.m. Special suc MONDAY--NEAL OF THE NAVY © | , Complete: Change of Pictures ‘and Program Each Day Kay Bee Amusement Company : RE SAE SSSR ET ESTOS RE SERS : 5 AL NOTES HAIR DRESSING AND SCAL PERSON: ee TREATMENT. ‘been confined to her bed for'a week ‘put-is improving. © Miss‘Susie Sorrell,of 1204 Argyle avenue was tendered a birthday party Monday evening. A‘ joyous evening was spent. ‘Miss Arnoldena Revels, of Atlan- tie City, has gone to Baltimore to spend the holidays with her cousin, Mrs, Amelia Lester of Argyle ave- nue. Mrs. Orrie Sears, of 828 -Pierce street, is spending the week-end holidays in Washington, D. C., the guest of Mr. and’ Mre, John Brax- ton. Z Mr. and Mrs. Clinton-J. Lewis of Philadelphia are Spending several weeks with Mrs, Lewis’ sisters at their home, 1204 Argyle avenue. Lew Henry, manager of S. H. Dudley’s theatrical enterprises, was in,the city this week. ~ Miss Nellie Johnson, after spend- ing eight. weeks in New York, spent Christmas in this city, en- foute.to her home in Washington. £ Mrs. Emily Boyer, who has been ill at her home, 1124 Russel street is improving. ©Mr. John F, Brown, of 724 W. Mulberry street, is able to be out after.a short illness. _W. H. Pearee, a well known business’ man of Roanoke, Va:,was jn ‘the city this week. It is-ru- mored .that he my start some enterprise here, 2.Joseph H. Garner, who was re- cently. ordained to the Baptist ministry, expects to take up mis- sionary work in South America. “Messrs, Chas. R, Smith and J. H. Murphy, Jr., paid.a visit 6» Wash- ington, this week. " After having enjoyed a delight- ful. Christmas with his parents at their residence, 1853 N. Woodyear street,” accompanied by his son, his sister,his mother-in-law and friend, Mr. Richard E. Johnson left Balti- “more at noon on Wednesday, Decem- ‘ber 29;"to join his family at Hack- ensack, N.-J, p “Mr. Leonard A. Chase, of How- ard, University is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mra, Henry C. (hase of 502 Bloom street... us Estella Cooper and Andrew Brown were married ‘Tuesday, Dec. 2&,. at 622: Central avenue, by Rev. ‘Aquila. ">. «tp ‘Among ..the visitors to the Afro- ‘Anierican'-office this. week . were Miss:Ella Beames, a teacher in the publi¢;schools in Sumerville, N. J , and#Mr: Walter Stanley, student at Lincoln, University. Both . were iortér: employees at the Afro- American office. : . MEg Samuel: ‘Tucker, of Provi- dence, ‘Rs I., who has been visiting his{oldhomestead was the guest of 4 his‘brother,: “Mr. Joseph Tucker: of ts Lincoln, Md. "also friends ‘in Wash- _ ingtonD:.C. during the'holidays, _ has geturnéd:home. P = Mrs:\Kate? Watt Johnson and husband, from Seattle, ‘Washington, _ is‘ spending ‘the Christmas with her “mother:Mrs,Addie A. Watt, 628 uN: Central avenue, P “Miss.M.. Edna.Jackson, of 1335 Argyle avenue, will leave Saturday, “January. - Ist;'""for, West Virginia, _ where, "she “has, been appointed to “teach: English - and‘ Latin in the “Kimball High School. P - Mueh«cufious “interest is being “roused: “over “thé. contemplated entertainment ofthe St. Katherine’s | Minstrels, cwhich will be given-at St. 2Mary’s‘Hall, .. next ‘Thursday owwening?*: The’ organization -is a -new,one,, and its members promise - that ithe: entertainment. willbe _ Soinethifg entirely mew: and novel along, this liner oe ‘ ate a Ange: ge ee an. #, ‘TheeLargest»Xmas Scenery Ucesmciesns eaten A insthe city can’ bé Seen during the ey EP ryeWard 3< i Ge “No samsuonsnill be chareed: ao ee Sap OLS nares nae ae Se ba THR AFRO-AMERICAN | -weAlee : oy od Lasting Jeg | eT STOEL Give One of Those Beautiful. Building Lots serpenennencneenrnennee AE >) PARK That beautiful strictly colored suburb, Se- ctire your building site for your future home. Out’ in the open; free from narrow and unhealthy streets. Low taxes and NO ground fents. Prices Extremely Low for Such Valuable Property Patapsco Park Land Company 106.LAW BUILDING Phone St, Paul:3119 BALTIMORE, MD. wCAREY THEATRE. eles i roy 8s Ie mo tele Cogs : : BIG SPECIAL FOR NEW YEAR DAY Neal of the Navy--Tuesday Charlie Chaplin -- Wednesday Extra Big Feature Friday. Matinee daily To Our Patrons We Wish a Happy ; New Year HAIR DRESSING AND SCALF ... TREATMENT... ++sDONE BY... 7 MME. McLANE 521-W. HOFFMAN STREET. pe ee Reeaeae N ees ee ets | ood Cuan ecm pers epee aos ee le aA ae By taararec on a Setters Rey rea inc Tee ee erica ee ee ee ESD asset ea ree Ze» John Mitchell, Jr. he = 9 | hd pee: Journalist, Banker, Business, f a BA Man, and Oratoz at , . \ THE BiG_— - = __ PATRIOTIC MEETING eS Bernese ape z ) Pha ee Sunday, Jariuary 2nd — ‘ oe eo Sharp St. Mem. Church’ ¥ : Ng at 4.00 o’clock BS are a ee) ——SUBJECT—— 2 os ee ‘The Hand Writing -— Ree . ~<a! ’ Oa The. Wall.” Spécial Patriotic Music by the Symphia Orchestra and the Alphion’ Glee Club of the Y. M. C. A: Thisis the first of a series of meet- ings to be held under the auspices of the Association. Both men and women areinvited. START the New Year RIGHT! Jeet ie ec i reas ee ee ee eee ) quit? 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. you are ill, consult your. Physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. | Meyrill introduce ou NEW. PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby | Tine zou yor d ae Dollar with us you get hack five cents. or ek for your SALE CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY } me Ace cox MME, WALKERS WONDERFUL KIA GROWER IT-AEVER FAILS. PER BOK, 60C,: WALKEA'S SHAMPOO SUC, GLOSSINE 360. : 1 weetes vox OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS ‘Which we are gelling in lange See ae Brown FACE POWDERS We sead goods by PARCEL, #Usi je any part ofthe country | We invite youto del | FENNELL’S teacaphttirt | ] ALISY: CORNER Druid Hill Ave. HE at Biddle St. | Bee ee a a i aie el ee eee YEA BO! me ES YEA BO! A Happy New Year to.You All JACK’S DANCE ‘The First Big Dance of the New Year Mary’s Hall Monday, Jan. 3rd Orchard St, From 8.30 to2 Tio Orchestras—Ker’s and Blake's and Songs ADMISSION 25- CENTS | Plenty of Refreshments on Sale — CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counsellor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. | Residences 408 Presstman St. —_ Phone: Madison 4180-Y ractice in lithe Courts, Special attention 10 30 VOICES 30° VOICES F Candle Light Services and Sacred Concert Perkins ‘Square Baptist Church Stnday Night January 2nd, 1916 Program consists of solos by Misses Mabel Wormley and Marie Daniels; recitation by Miss Drunnelle Owens; 30 voices. and S.angels; Orchestra of 6 pieces of Music. Positively Silver Offering at the Door. Secure your seats early. F. R. WILLIAMS, D.D,, Pastor “MISS RINGGOLD GETS MARRIED, Miss Nellie Ringgold, daughter of Rey, and Mrs, Samuel R, Ring: gold, 920 Warner street, Balti- more, and Mr. Tonnie Gaines of Dora, Alabama were married, De- cember 19, 1915 at Dora, Ala., by the Rev. I. R. Williams, pastor of St. Mark’s A. M. E. Church. ‘The wedding was largely attend- ed. They will return te Baltimore sometime during the spring. p -Revival and Evangelistic Services. AT AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets. : COMMENCING WATCH MEETING NIGHT, CONTINUING DURING JANUARY Services will be conducted by the Pastor, assisted by other Ministers:and the members of the Church. All Christian workers are invited to join in with us. REV. A, J. MITCHELL, Pastor. _ RVVVYTVTVVIVTVYVIVOV TTYL TV VV VT IIe ees . GC, & P. Phone Madison 8224. M - a : ‘ > « James F. Hall : : : : ; Mt. Auburn Marble Co : 5 Spoctal Pricas On Hit Churen Work oa Intarior And Exterior Work o.... : ; Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing; > Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. .Mantles. : Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue ys apne a BARD ADAG RAAAREAES CARLA KALRAMAMARABAAAERAAA: AN INQUIRING LETTER , Pine Bluff, Ark, . Tee, 22, 1915. I want. to find my mother’s peo- ple. My mother was named LU- CINDA RICETON. She had two brothers viz: John and Lovers; twa sisters named Margaret and Alice. My mother was drifted from Balti- more before the war, and went to New Orleanns, La. My mother’s father was an. Indian and a free man . He worked in a Tan Yard and his name was John. The Rice- ton family lived.on Free street ir Baltimore, Md. 1am my mother’s (Lucinda Rice- ton) baby girl looking for her peo: ple, out of the. three girls my mother’ Lucinda was the only one that lived to be grown. ‘Anyone ‘can: tell of the where- abouts please write . ( :.. EMMA STEPHENS, 120 Bast 9th St. Pine Bluff, Ark. HOSPITAL eoeds & tL tL e06 : IN AID OF 3 PROVIDENT HOSPITAL... West BIDDLE STREET ; SUNDAY, JANUARY 9%th, 1916 EVERYBODY HELP THAT DAY ~—-s aktimore’s LexCiMgz Colurea Undertaker m Prices » JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTARER @ EMBALMER . Compere: $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00, Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black clot steel gray or white -pluit highly polished sak or-walnut Gutside case; beautital raDber-tired hearae either black, gray ci white, to match~casket,. as desiced;five heated car tages, new and up-to-date; five burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise faneral, six paire of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, ef tifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc:, all of the latest designs, This foseral cot elsewhere. sscseceeenssserssnesseeiees $186.00 : Mv priec$73.00......875.00 Saving you $61.00.....63.00 Other Panerats 23 low as §25, $85, $40, $50. . Higher Grade $100, $150, $178. ‘No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals, Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.09 Complete. {222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. + Residence ©..& P. Phone. Mad. 4067 Miadicon 4921— FUNERAL OF MISS ARKETTA RICH. Arnetta Rich, one of the bright- est. and most successful of the boys and: girls who sell the Afro-Ameri- ‘can, died. at the home of her grand- /mother, Mrs. Rosie White, of 151¢ Riggs avenue, Tuesday of last week. She was only 1ll-a short time, and her : chief worry seemed to be that ‘she would be unable to serve the ‘people. who bought the Afro-Ameri- ean.from her each week. . She was thirteen years of age and had beer ‘a regular’ attendant at the Sunday school of Psalmist Baptist Churet since a tot. | | Funeral services’ were “held at }Psalmist Baptist Church, a large snumber - of “her friends -being’ in ‘attendance. ~~ Gg, ST. KATHARINE'S | im) f (Re .. MINSTRELS.. fe a a aa - ‘Will Give Their Anfiual Performance | 4 ie ; AT ST. MARY’S HALL | y Orchard Street : THURSDAY, JAN. 6th, 1946, at 8.5 P.M. » Mareato Orchestra | Z ADMISSION = 25.CENTS | Ree eee ee ee tee ee 3 ° | Young’s Hair Food | | Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and. purifies the Q sealp, One 25 cent can will con-vin f Q : Scientifically prepared at— YOUNG’S, PHARMAC, | Druid Hill Avenue and ‘Hoffman Street Gea Fa? FB Fah PS Th CS Fa Fe Cd Fd FD Ed GO ad FD ed a Fad FD FED CD and Oo TD 1 Office. Hours. 9 A.M, to.8 P.M. i) Sundays by Appointment... ~ Phona: M14. 3320-Y. 1 Dr. B. F. BROWNE @ “SURGEON DENTIST. 1380 N: CAREY'ST.. & 1 Gas Administered oo Baltimore, "Ma. 1 C7) CeetFF Grand Feed GRaad Fad Gad Fan? Cand Fad eas Fas | pee ANNUAL SERMON fe = oN OF M. W. Grand Lodge VIBE SON R@AM oof 000° WS Zi Wor ayeA\ 5 WA WI\S SVX | Eastern M. E. Church | AS i AEN © McElderry St., near Patterson Park Ave. \ j . HAN SUNDAY, JAN. 2nd, 1916, at 7.30 P. Of.” NS SN SERMON BY THE PASTOR Yess HH 2S) “Sal Master Masons are’ requested: to be present at this. Ne ee reas). , if service: ‘The Masonic Regulation Dress to be worn. The SON See 6 7 Meech atPiot Was Berane eee eee » ROE ia187 “The Grand Chapter, Order of the, Eastern Star and its Sh SENEA Hh subordinates have been invited to worship with ts, : AF 5 fp). "Donte forget the date, route and place. . SRYLA ip ‘The Orleans or Momiment St. cars will bring you with 3 S77” 2°). Im one square of the Church, ne . ‘S, 7 Attest: GEORGE T. DUPPIN, Gt Ve: M. W: JOSEPH P- EVANS, GM. ALERED YOUNG, Pastor os ees et ~ CARD-OF TBANKS -;Mrs. Rosie White and:Mrs. Elle Hardy, grandmother and aunt; re- spectively,of.the late Arnetta Rich, desire to thank their many friends, as well as, the. hosts of friends of the: ‘deceased girl,» for:their kind- nesses ‘and: for their floral tributes at her death. e -»SGone but not forgotten. - ~ A WANE MASA NENL WENZEL A GET IT AT... : Popular: Prices ¥% « STOKES and DERRY’S. } _ {016 Druid: Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford): 4 X ===———————S}]S X HANAN ANAL HIRAM RANR AN ARARAN.