The Afro-American

THE AFFAIR AMERICAN VOL. XXIV. NO. 20 AFRO'S NEWSIES HAVE BIG TIME Bat Plenty Ice Cream, Cake, Peanuts, Candy and Other Good Things at Their Annual Treat. About half-hundred Afro-American newsboys and girls gathered at the Afro-American building last Tuesday evening, to get their annual "treat", and they were "treated" to a good deal more than they had expected, and in fact more than was expected by the committee who had charge of the affair. The candy, ice cream, cake, peanuts, oranges, banannas and apples constituted only a small part of the treat that the boys and girls got, for they received offers of prizes all the way from a $2.50 gold piece to a season ticket to Brown's Grove. General Secretary Booker, of the Y. M. C. A. was the first speaker to address the "newsies" and he urged the boys and girls to increase their sales by the same methods used by the white boys in selling their papers, advising them to yell the name of the paper thru the streets, solicit new customers from door to door, and if they needed any advice along the line of selling papers to come to him, and he would be with them any and all times. He struck a responsive chord when he told the boys that he hoped to be able to entertain them next year in the new Y. M. C. A. building. In concluding his speech he warned them not to "sleep on the job" and offered a prize to the boy or girl who sold the most papers in the shortest time after the papers were off the press. Mr. C. Henry Jenkins, prominently connected with the B. & O. railroad, made a brief talk in which he told the little merchants how the boys and girls of New York stood on the corners of the street and subway and sold the colored newspapers and that they must learn to do the same thing, if they wished to succeed. He mentioned some of the leading financiers of the country who had begun life by selling newspapers and had thus gotten a good foundation for their future business careers. At the conclusion of his address, Mr. Jenkins offered a prize of $5.00 in gold to the girl selling the largest number of papers. Editor J. H. Murphy then called on Isaac C. Bannister, the champion Afro-American newboy, to tell the others how he sold 600 Afro-Americans every week, and some weeks 800. There are two things Bannister can do: s ll Afro-Americans and "talk." So that he was not at all loss for something to say. He told how he kept a family of five children, wife and himself, attended school at Morgan College, and still had time to sell 600 Afro-Americans. He told them to get the paper as soon as it came off the press and go out on the streets and "holler," and take a little time to solicit new customers, and not to leave them without someone to serve them during the summer months. He said that he hoped to finish Morgan, go to Harvard, and then some higher school, but he would always see to it that the Bannisters were champion sellers of the Afro-American. He promised $2.50 in gold to the boy or girl who made the largest increase in their sales over 35, between April 1, and July 4th, and an outing to all of them in Druid Hill Park on the latter day. The surprise of the evening came when Captain George Brown in the course of his speech promised a season ticket, good for one trip to PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1916. Brown's Grove every day next summer, to every boy and girl who sold a reasonable amount of papers. He left the number of papers that would constitute "Reasonable" to the manager Captain Brown said that he thought that as the world went he had made good, but that any man doing what Bannister was doing, had him beat After giving a round of cheers for everybody the "kiddiest" ate their treat and departed with visions of an outing to Druid Hill Park on the 4th of July, a trip to Brown's Grove every day next summer, and some had an idea that they were going to get the $2.50 in gold as well as the $5.00 in gold. HUGHES HEADS Y. M. C. A. At the regular monthly meeting Thursday night the Board of Directors of the Young Men's Christian Association elected the following officers: James W. Hughes, president; Dr. Howard E. Young, vice president; W. H. Langley, treasurer; George W. Lottier, secretary. CAN'T LIVE ACCORDING TO HIS MEANS--WILL MOVE Trenton, N. J., January 6.—Dr. C. V. Hinda, a former State Senator in Mississippi, has announced that he will move from the city because real estate owners and agents refuse to let him occupy a house in keeping with his station in life solely on account of his race. He is an alumnus of Dartmouth College and has also received degrees from other institutions. He has traveled in Europe and other foreign countries and is a deep student. He was one of those who helped to frame the law granting pensions to Union soldiers. HAMPTON CELEBRATES Hampton, Va., January 6.—Oven 1500 persons attended the Emancipation Day exercises at Hampton Institute last Saturday. Among those who delivered addresses were Dr. Hollis B. Frizzell, principal of the school; Miss Grace B. Stewart and Eli Bird, students; William M. Reid, of Portsmouth, Va., who delivered the principle address, and A. W. E. Bassette, Sr., who presided. Mrs. Mamie Robinson read the Emancipation Proclamation PYTHIANS GET NEW LODGE Brunswick, Md., January 6.—Star of Bethlehem Lodge, No. 19, Knights of Pythias was instituted here Monday night with twenty members. The setting apart was in charge of Grund Chancellor George A. Watty, assisted by Messrs. John W. Hawkins, Josiah L. Diggs and John Henderson, all of Baltimore. A banquet was tendered the visiting brethren by the newly made Knights. CHRISTMAS BANQUET The A. M. E. Superintendent's Council of this city and vicinity gave a unique Christmas banquet at the residence of its president, Mr. G. Sumner Whyte, 663 George street, Thursday evening of last week. Toasts were responded to as follows: "Our Schools of 1915", Mr. H. W. Hiner; "The Superintendent Council as an Asset to the Church," Mrs. G M. Boston; "Our Goal for 1916," Miss M. C. Bourne; "Greetings" Rev. Joseph Gwynn. A five-course dinner was served to the guests. The officers of the Council are Mr. G. Sumner Whyte, president; Mr. Elmer A. Henderson, vice president; Mr. R. E. Hill, vice president; Mr. Harry W. Hiner, secretary; Mr. H. D. Brent, assistant secretary; Mr. Thaddeus Copeland, treasurer. GOVERNOR FOR BETTER SCHOOLS Annapolis, Md., January 7. Among the things urged by Governor Goldsborough in his biennial message to the Legislature yesterday were the need for a constitutional convention, a law compelling each child to go to school at least 100 days a year, better school facilities for colored county schools and a tuberculosis hospital for colored people. In speaking of colored schools, the Governor said: In some parts of our State the colored schools are kept open only a few months of the year. The distribution of the colored school fund being insufficient to accomplish much here the colored population is a large proportion of the whole population, and the local taxes collected are insufficient to supplement this distribution enough to enable the School Boards of the counties to continue the school sessions sufficiently long to provide proper education. For the general welfare of the State, it is important that these people should receive such education as will enable them to properly meet the demands of citizenship. Hence, there should be some adjustment of the distribution of the school fund to correct the present condition. SANITARIUM NEEDED Speaking of the problem of tuberculosis in the race, the message reads: The problem came to the front in a conference which met in Annapolis in January, 1915. Subsequently, a Statewide commission was created to study and make recommendations concerning the control of tuberculosis among Negroes. A subcommittee formed by that commission had made a careful study of the problem, whose report, in part, is substantially as follows: "It is hardly necessary to lay emphasis upon the prevalence of tuberculosis in Maryland and the economic loss its incidence details. The cost of these measures, which are directed toward the control of this infection, is equivalent to a very small part of the annual loss from untimely death and prolonged incapacity from tuberculosis. Still, from our knowledge of the disease, and more pointedly from actual experience, we are assured that such an outlay is doubly repaid the State by the restored earning capacity of the afflicted, without regard to the income derived from those spared the infection through the efficacy of antituberculosis measure." "Nor need we dwell upon the fertility of the Negro population in our State as a soil for maintaining and spreading tuberculosis. All statistics show that the disease is particularly prevalent among them, and since they enter in close contact with the white people of the State, they are potent channels of infection, not only for their families and neighbors, but for their employers as well. An antituberculosis campaign to be effectual must, therefore, be directed against the strong hold of the disease." APPOINTED SANITARY INSPECTOR San Diego, Cal., January 5. George C.Ramsay has been appointed a sanitary inspector for the 1916 San Diego Expositions. He will have twenty men under him. PROMINENT SCHOOL GIRL DIES FROM BURNS The residents of the 500 block of Presstman street were startled Tuesday morning to see a shrieking young woman, enveloped in flames, rushing down the center of the street toward Druid Hill avenue. She was Miss Catharine Williams a second year student at the Teachers' Training School. Miss Williams had risen early to do some ironing, and while passing the stove her dress accidently caught on fire. When she realized that she was on fire she ran screaming to the second floor. Mrs. Roberta Creditt, who was in the bathroom, came out to see what was the trouble. She and Miss Mary Williams, a sister of the burned girl, tried to put out the flames. The frenzied young woman resisted all efforts to throw her down and roll out the flames. She rushed back to the staircase and fairy leaped down, making her way to the street. Norris Smith, of 1411 Pennsylvania avenue, saw the girl, and succeeded in smothering the flamess with his overcoat. The girl was taken back home and Dr. Harry S. McCard and an ambulance summoned. When he arrived he saw that she was terribly burned, and immediately removed her to a hospital. She died at the Mary and General Hospital Friday aftereoon. The unfortunate young woman was very popular, and her death caused general regret. She was a sister of John Williams, a student at Brown University. J. Ararat Williams is her father. Mrs. Creditt had her hands burned in trying to extinguish the flames. Tuksegee, Ala., January 6.—Maj. Robert R. Moton, the newly-elected head of Tuskegee Institute, received a letter of congratulations from President Wilson Wednesday. It will be remembered that the President was severely criticized a few weeks ago when he neglected to send any expression regarding the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington. The omission was all the more apparent when prominent men, North and South, sent words of sympathy and eulogy. The President's letter which begins "My Dear Principal Moton," follows I am sure I am giving voice to the feeling of the vast majority of those interested in education in this country, and particularly in the education of the Negro. when I express my gratification of your election as principal of Tuskegee Institute. I have known something of the special work you have been trying to do for the people of your race and of the spirit in which you have undertaken it, and I believe that your selection as the head of Tuskegee Institute means the promotion there of the best, most practical and most hopeful ideas for the development of the Negro people. I take pleasure in extending to you my sincere congratulations. Very truly yours, "WOODROW WILSON." CELEBRATES 118TH BIRTHDAY Ottumwa, Ind., Jan. 4.—Mrs. Mary Allen Talbert, living at Riverview, is celebrating her 118th birthday at the home of her grandson, Harry Jackson. Mrs. Talbert was born in Garrett county, Kentucky on December 25th, 1779. Her ancestry includes a tribe of Indian carriers and her mother was at one time a slave of Daniel Boone. She still has wonderful vitality for one of her years and while she is not able to walk, she can talk in a strong voice and her seeing powers are splendid. PRICE THREE CENTS THIS SUNDAY IS HOSPITAL DAY Every Person is Urged to Help Make the Day a Success by Moking a Generous Help Just a Little, is the slogan for Provident Hospital this Sunday, the occasion being Hospital Day. Ministers in various churches will urge their congregations to help this meritorius institution. Placards announcing Hospital Day have been placed all over the city and envelopes may be found in a number of business places. No matter how small, a contribution will be weighed. The hospital has been somewhat crippled this year by its being unable to get funds appropriated by the last Legislature owing to the deficit in State finances. The institution, which is located in a commodious building, on Biddle street, near McCulloh, and is managed by the race despite its small financial resources, is doing most praiseworthy work. Many persons, are unable to stand the treatment meted out in other local hospitals, have been successfully treated there. Its staff includes some of the best known and most capable physicians in the city. The need of a more-adequately supported hospital conducted by the race was never more apparent than now. Philadelphia, Chicago, Tuskegee Institute and Nashville are among the places that have good hospitals managed by colored men and women. "Baltimore's colored population should support a first class hospital," a prominent minister told a representative of the Afro-American a few days ago. In other local hospitals, no matter what the ability of the patient is to pay his way, he is never treated courteously. I have been treated in a discourteous manner frequently when paying a ministerial call to some patient. I intend to do all I can to aid Hospital Day." Dr. Harry F. Brown, one of the best known of the younger physicians, is the present superintendent of the institution. Remember Provident Hospital, and Help a Little this Sunday. If you are not near the institution or are far away from a place where you can not get an envelope just mail your donation, whether it be large or small. You will then be adding a praiseworthy cause. NEW SUPERINTENTENT FOR PROVIDENT HOSPITAL At the annual meeting of the board of directors of Provident Hospital held a few days ago Dr. Harry F. Brown was unanimously elected superintendent of the hospital to succeed Dr. D. Grant Scott. The new superintendent has practiced here for nine years and is active in fraternal and civic affairs, being medical examiner of the male and female branches of the Order of Elks, and Starks Lodge of Knights of Pythias. He is an alumnus of the medical school of Howard University. Following his graduation he served a term as intern in the Freedmen's Hospital and later took advanced studies in New York. ODD FELLOWS DEDICATE HALL Harrisburg, Pa., January 6. Brotherly Love Lodge of Odd Fellows dedicated its new hall at Cowden and Briggs streets Tuesday evening. A public reception was held from 9.30 to 11 P. M. CIVIC ASSOCIATION WARNS HARLEMITES New York, Jan. 6.—The Board of Governors of the United Civic League has issued a circular letter warning the residents of Harlem that the proposed plan to build model tenement houses for colored people is an attempt on the part of a combination of so-called charity workers and white real estate interests to push colored residents east of Lennox avenue. The letter says in part:— As a matter of fact, the colored people of West Harlem suffer less from the need of three and fourroom apartments than they do from the lack of opportunities of profitable employment. A casual investigation among the owners and real estate dealers in Harlem will reveal the fact that there are a goodly number of three and fourroom apartments vacant in the neighborhood, and the supply for that number of rooms to an apartment is at present ahead of the demand. Then it would seem to us, if these social service workers and organizations, charitably inclined, would do some effective work along the line of profitable employment for the colored people they would be facing the colored man's most serious situation. JOURNAL OF NEGRO HISTORY PUBLISHED Washington, January 7.—The Journal of Negro History has just made its initial appearance here. It is elided by Dr. C. G. Woodson, an instructor in the M Street High School, and is the result of the formation in Chicago last August of the Association for the Study of Negro Folk Lore and History. Among the articles that appear in the first issue are: "The Passing Trailion of and the African Civilization," in which Monroe N. Work takes the ground that the world is beginning to recognize Negro achievement; an article by W. B. Harlove on "The Story of Maria Louisa Moore and Fannie M. Richards," two women who founded a colony of free Virginia Negroes in Detroit in 1850; and one Editor Woodson dealing wi h "Negro Education Prior to 1861." It is published quarterly and 3000 NEAR DEAN PICKENS AT MACON Macon, Ga., January 6.—That curtailment of the educational facilities and robbing the race of the right to vote could not render the whites to the effects that the Negro will have on their civilization was asserted by Dr. William Pickens in an address to 2,000 people in the City Auditorium last Friday evening. He was addressing the annual Emancipation celebration given under the auspices of the Dunbar-Douglass Literary Association. His theme was "The Problems and Progress of the Negro Since Emancipation." Race discrimination was scored and the declaration was made that the race would rise despite caste proscriptions. Other addresses were made by C. E. Moore, Rev. C. W. Burton and Attorney A. T. Walden, president of the association. FLAG AT HALF-MAST FOR COLORED EMPLOYEE Lexington, Ky., January 5.—The flag on the postoffice hung at half mass a few days ago, while the postmaster and a number of employees attended the funeral of Clay Estill, connected therewith for years. 2000 VISIT NEW HOME OF ELKS Antlered Herd Hold Housewarming at Their Palatial Home. Lodge Room the Finest in the Country Nearly two thousand persons attended the housewarming of the Monumental Lodge of Elks at their remodeled home, 414 W. Hoffman street Monday afternoon and evening. The vistors were shown thru the handsome new quarters by the members of the Lodge and refreshments were served by the members of the ladies auxiliary. The improvements, which cost about $3,500, include the remodeling of the front, and the raising of the roof to the full height of three stories. On the first floor is the handsome reception parlor, back of which is the billiard room. On the second floor is a large dance hall, a retiring room and cloak room. The third floor is devoted entirely to the lodge room, and a handsomely appointed office for the secretary and Board of Directors. The lodge room, which is 23x43 is one of the finest in the country, and is truly palatial. The presiding officer's stand is mounted with marble, and fitted with hard wood trimmings. Elk heads are everywhere, the largest of which looks down from the third story of the front of the building. The visitors were a unit in their expressions that in tasteful attractiveness, the building surpassed anything they had ever seen. During the evening, addresses were delivered by Exalted Ruler Herman Douglass, Mrs. Jane Roberts, ruler of the Great Southern Temple; George W. F. McMechen, Dr. Norwood, of Annapolis and others. Lewis E. Williams, presided. The committee that had charge of the improvements were the following members of the Board of Directors: Lewis E. Williams, president; William Lewis, vice president; Samuel T. Hemsley, secretary; Nelson Price, treasurer; Oliver J. Duffin, chairman of the house committee; William L. Johnson, Truly Hatchett, Dr. Charles H. Fowler, William Smith and G. W. E. McMechen, attorney. Monumental Lodge was set apart thirteen years ago and has a membership of over three hundred. The present site of the home was purchased seven years ago and is free of debt. The Lodge expects to send a large delegation to Philadelphia next August, in an effort to elect G. W. F. McMechen to the position of Grand Exalted Ruler. At the same time they will plan to bring the session of the Grand Lodge to Baltimore in 1918. FLKTON JOTTINGS Elkton, Md., January 6.—The bazar of the A. M. E. Church closed with a success. Watcnight services were conducted at the A. M. E. and A. U. M. P. Churches. Mr. William Brown and Miss Dora Brown and Miss Dora Brown spent New Year's day at Long Branch, N. J. Mrs. Laura Gibbs spent last Friday in Philadelphia. Miss Hannah Thomas, Martha Thompson, Harriet White, Helen Hindman and Harriet Milburn spent the holidays with their parents. Miss Helen Rector entertained Miss Gladys Brown, of Wilmington Del., last week. Dr. S. E. Maloney preached the fifth sermon of the special series on "Saving Religion." Mrs. Annie Boardley visited relatives in Philadelphia. Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, of Wilmington, Del., spent part of the holidays with her parents. Mr. William Brooks and Mrs. Mabel Wilson were quietly married Christmas evening by Rev. W. H. Rector. Miss Sarah Bowser and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Warrington spent New Year's day in Philadelphia. WARTON ITEMS Warton, Md., January 6.—Sunday was third quarterly meeting day. Presiding Elder S. H. Cooper preached two good sermons. Reports along all lines were good. Miss Eula Wilson of New Jersey is visiting her parents in Buttertown. Mrs. Annie Dorsey gave a successful concert for the Stewards. Mrs. Dorsey is now on the sick list. The pastor, Rev. J. N. Waters is visiting friends in Cambridge. Rev. Dorsey conducted love feast Sunday at 9 a. m. [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. MR. C. HENRY JENKINS POCOMOKE NOTES Pocomoke City, Md., Jan. 6. Men's Day services were held at St. John's A. M. E. Church Sunday the Rev. George W. Marshal preached in the morning and the pastor, Rev. E. T. Addison preached at night and administered Sacrament. Four persons joined church. The sacred drama, "Aunt Dinah's Pledge" was rendered last Thursday night at St. John' Church to a packed house. It was said by many to the best temperance play ever staged in the town. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hargis and Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey, Jr., entertained Rev. and Mrs. Addison at a New Year's dinner Sunday. Mr. Eben Sturgis and Miss Marshall Felton of this city were quietly married at the home of the bride Tuesday, December 28th. Rev. S. T. Drummond of Fruitland, Md., was in this city the first of the week as guest of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Esther Coston. Mrs. Amanda Harmon, one of the oldest members of the church was given a surprise by the members of the Sarah Allen Club. Miss Joynes and Mr. Conquest, both of Onancock, Va., were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gunby during the holidays. Mr. Harrison Hargis spent a few days in Baltimore last week consulting a specialist about his eyes. PRINCESS ANNE NOTES Princess Anne, Md., Jan. 6. The Lord's Supper was administered by Rev. J. U. King at Metropolitan Sunday morning. At night he preached a very strong sermon. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Johnson are spending a few days with relatives in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Roy S. Cordery spent the holidays in White Hall and Baltimore. Misse Pauline Dano and Blanche Furniss after spending the holidays in Baltimore and Washington have returned to Princess Anne. Mrs. Maggie Blount is visiting her son in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith with a party of friends motored to Fairmount and spent the day. Mr. Leonidas S. James has retruned to Morgan College after a flying trip home. Prof. P. C. Haymen, leader of the Princess Anne Cornet Band, with a company of troubadours is touring Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Virginia and Maryland. Mrs. Huelett Haymen, superintendent of the Sunday School, conducted a very interesting program Thursday. After which the children had a Christmas treat. Prof. J. T. Richardson spent the holidays in Germantown, Pa. Rev. and Mrs. J. U. King entertained Prof. and Mrs. D. J. Pinkett at dinner Friday evening. Prof. T. H. Kiah, principal of Princess Anne Academy, has gone to Atlanta, Ga., to attend a meeting of college presidents and principals. Miss Lucretia Banks has returned to Cheyney Institute after spending the holidays with her father, Mr. Isaac Gale. Mrs. Lucretia Pollett is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ball at Manokin. Mr. and Mrs. William Gordy, who conducts a restaurant on Main street, spent the holidays in Oakville. Princess Anne High School opened on Monday the third, with an increased number of students. Mrs. Hattie D. White entertained a few friends at dinner on Sunday. Mrs. George Smith is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Serrinda Nutter at Pokes Road. Miss Cozetta Nutter of Marion spent few days with Miss Nellie James. Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Jones attended a meeting of, the State Teachers' Association in Baltimore. Misses Edna Bacon and Easter Lankford of Philadelphia spent the holidays with their parents. THE AFRO-AMERICAN [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. CAPT. GEORGE BROWN Hereafter the Afro-American may be purchased at 314 Beckford avenue. HAGERSTOWN HAPPENINGS Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 6.—Mrs. Maggie Powell of Philadelphia, visited her friend Mrs. Cora Fletcher of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bell are rejoicing over a bouncing baby boy. Mr. Henry Waters is very sick. Others on the sick list are Miss Edmonia Kcets, George Scott and Mr. R. C. Barnum. Mr. Robert Stevenson, of Cleveland, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Florence Jones. Revival has begun at Asbury M. E. Church. Mildred Robinson is home from the hospital. Hampton Wheaton and wife visited his parents. Mrs. Grace Barnum of Raleigh, N. C., Mrs. Sadie Herod of Harpers Ferry and Mrs. Norse and daughters Jessie and Rhetta, of Chambersburg, are visiting Mrs. R. C. Barnum. The mass meeting held at the Zion Baptist Church Sunday in which all the churches cooperated was a success. Rev. Cothran preached a fine sermon. Rev. Brown of Shepherdstown visited the Ministerial Alliance. The superintendent, officers and teachers of the Ebenezer A. M. E. Sunday School have decided to start a teachers training class. Roscoe Clark died Tuesday morning. January 4th. Mrs. Flora Barns, died Wednesday night, December 29th, and was buried Friday, December 31st. Rev. H. A. Johnson officiated. NEW WINDSOR ITEMS New Windsor, Md., Jan. 6. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Lowery, of Baltimore, were the guests of Mrs. Nelson Holton, Sunday. Mrs. Ernest Owens and two sons spent a few days visiting her sister at Avondale. Mr. Robert Black is visiting in Baltimore. Miss Elizabeth Murdock, of Westminster, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Murdock. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Thompson entertained several Baltimore friends Sunday. Mrs. Mary Mercer continues very ill. Mrs. Margaret Hill is on the sick list. CHESTERTOWN NEWS Chestertown, Md., Jan. 6.—The Misses Carrie, Irene and Pauline Strickling spent the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Strickling. They have returned to their several occupations. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Bethel Church. Rev. H. S. Cooper preached an excellent sermon to a large audience at night. The Lord's Supper was administered. On Monday night the third quarterly conference was held. The reports showed the church in a prosperous condition. Mr. Daniel Miller has returned from a trip to Easton as the guest of Rev. J. R. Holland. Mrs. Cecelia Ricketts has returned to her home in Federalsburg, after spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Emma Miller. The pupils of Bethel S. S. were given their annual Christmas treat on Wednesday night by Santa. A large number was out and enjoyed the program rendered by the children. The Calisthenic exercises given by the boys under the direction of Mr. Charles D. Wright were excellently performed. The parsonage committee of Bethel Church gave a chocolate drink, Thursday night at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. William Warren gave a New Year's dinner Sunday, January 2. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. George Warren and Mrs. Susan Oliver. A. H. SECRETARY S. S. BOOKER Mr. William Carter of Cannon street was visited by his nephew from Virignia. EASTON NOTES Easton, Md., Jan. 6.—Daniel Miller, of Chestertown, Md., delivered an address on "Methodist Brother" at the Men's Day. Mrs. Mary E. Glascoe has purchased a home on Higgins street. Mrs. Sidney Rasin has returned from Philadelphia, where she attended the birthday celebration of Daniel Cornish. Miss Esther Holland has resumed her studies at Princess Anne Academy, after spending the holidays there. Richard Nixon is ill with the grip. Charles Brooks is out after a brief illness. Mrs. Lottie Cornish is ill. Revival services are in progress at Asbury M. E. Church, Rev. J. R. Holland, pastor. COCKEYSVILLE NOTES Cockeysville, Md., January 6. Mr. Emory R. Cole, who spent Christmas here has returned to his school in Prince Georges county, Md. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. George H.. Johnson last Tuesday and left a baby girl. Rev. W. H. S. Bailey has returned after spending two weeks with his wife and daughter in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. John Q. Smith has returned from a visit to his mother, Mrs. Mary Smith of Warrenton, Va. Samuel Johnson, of Towson, spent several days with his brother, George H. Johnson. The concert given Wednesday night by the pupils of Boyds Sunday School was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith entertained last Tuesday evening Mesdames Rebecca Bundick, Edna Gardiner and Gertrude Walker, Messrs. Emory R. Cole, Reed Jones and David Smith, of Mt. Washington. Mrs. Emma Smith and family, of Mt. Washington. spent New Year's day with her daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Smith and Mrs. Margaret Coulter. Mrs. Gertrude Walke met with an accident while visiting in Texas last week, falling into the foundation to an old home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Randolph gave a house social last Monday night. Among the guests were Mr. Jesse C. Randolph, Genevieve Randolph, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Tucker, Mrs. Gertrude Walker, Mr. Joseph and Albert Hall, of My Ladys Manor. Mr. Clarence Scott and Miss A. S. Shaw reopened their school after spending the holidays at their respective homes. HARPERS FERRY BRIEF'S Harpers Ferry, W. Va., Jan. 6.—The cantata recently given at John Wesley M. E. Church, was repeated so that the students of Storer College could enjoy it. C. S. Carter and Mrs. Jenkins, the pastor's wife, had charge of the cantata. Miss Hazei Weaver, a student at Howard University, spent the holidays with her cousin, Miss M. M. Weaver. Mrs. Fannie Gaither, of Friendship, Md., was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Julin Weaver, who is very ill. Rev. E. P. Moon, of Charleston, W. Va., was the officiating minister at the marriage of Miss Sadie Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson, and Francis Reeler. The couple attended a New Year's dinner at the residence of the sister-in-law of the groom, Mrs. Mable Reeler, of Kellar, W. Va. The students of Storer College gave Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Brady a warm welcome on their return home. Miss Patsy Turner and William Johnson were married this week. ..The Biggest Offer.. Ever Made!!! For the next four weeks we are going to give our readers the benefit of what what we consider to be the GREATEST OFFER EVER MADE. SEND US $1.35 AND WE WILL GIVE One Years Subscription To The Afro-American and the greatest book of the age on the life of Dr. Booker T. Washington entitled "Booker T. Washington"—The Master Mind of a Child of Slavery" by Frederick E. Drinker, sent postage prepaid to any address in the United States. 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George and Kenton Presberry have returned to Philadelphia after spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Presberry, of Darlington, Md. Mr. Clinton Atkins, of Darlington, and Miss Ella Hopkins, of Barkley, were quietly married by Rev. F.S. Dennis, pastor of Hosanna A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cain, of Falston, Md., spent the week-end with their mother, Harriet Cain, of Darlington, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Moore, of Shines Landing, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cain Sunday evening. Mr. Monroe Osborne, of Belair and Miss Cordilia Smith, of Darlington were married Sunday evening at the home of the bride's parents, by Rev. F. S. Dennis. Mr. Henry Smith, Miss Rebecca Parker and Mrs. Lelia Bond are still on the sick list. CRISFIELD NOTES Crisfield, Md., January 6.—The funeral of Estella Elzie, who died Monday, was held here today. Abraham Scriber preached at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday, after which Communion was administered. Mrs. Walvine Waters and daughters have returned to Atlantic City, after visiting her sister, Mrs. John L. Sterling. George A. Horsey has returned to Atlantic City after visiting his mother, Mrs. May Horsey. Miss Sarah M. Pitts, of Cleveland, O., is visiting her uncle, Harry Whittington. Miss Bertha Wharton, of Makinney Park, is visiting her brother, William Wharton. Mrs. Emma J. Harmon, of Philadelphia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wise. Those on the sick list include Charles Wicks, Sr., Mrs. Maggie Wicks, Mrs. Clara Whittington, Mrs. Cordelia Brown, Miss Rosa Whealton, Charles Showell and John J. Bowman, Jr. HAVRE DE GRACE BRIEF'S Havre de Grace, Md., Jan. 6. Mrs. Rebecca Johnson has returned home after visiting relatives in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Taylor are visiting Mrs. Clara Turner. Mrs. Edith Dorsey is recovering from her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Preston's home was destroyed by fire a few days ago. Hammond Christy spent part of the holidays in Philadelphia, Pa. CHARLOTTE HALL ITEMS Charlotte Hall, Md.. Jan. 6. The services at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church on Girls' Day were conducted by the evangelist, Mrs. Ellanor Carter. The exercises in the afternoon were conducted by Mrs. Mamie E. Williams, superintendent of the Sunday School. Mrs. Mattie Crittis was the organist. Rev. Dent, the pastor of Mt. Calvary M. E. Church and his congregation visited the A. M. E. Church on Girls' Day. Class meeting was led by Miss Sadie Shorter of Mechanicsville, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Janie Martin, of New Hampshire visited here during the holidays. A grand contest was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Prizes were given as follows:a gold watch, Mrs. Mary Weems, and a silver watch, Miss Bessie Brooks. The prizes were given by Rev. W. H Williams. DENTON NEWS Denton, Md., Jan. 6.—Rev. J. D. Anderson, of Pittsburgh, filled the pulpit at Bethel A.M.E. Church last Sunday morning and night. The junior revival is now in progress at Bethel Church. Revs. J. H. Fitchett and F. T. Johnson are in charge. in charge. Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Seaton, of Eastville, Va., have returned to their home after a visit here. Rev. F. T. Johnson, who has been suffering from a recent illness, is convalescent. Miss Mary J. Thomas is visiting Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Seaton, of Eastville, Va. Mrs. Adeline Lewis is ill with the grip. Miss Jennie Bailey is on the sick list. Mrs. Sarah Smith and Mr. Daniel Gibson were married last Thursday night. Rev. J. H. Fitche officiated. Miss Eliza Chester, of Philadelphia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Emory. Prof. H. Smith, principal of the Kennard High School, returned from Baltimore on last Saturday, where he has been spending his Christmas vacation. PORT DEPOSIT HAPPENINGS Port Deposit, Md., Jan. 6.—Sunday was Men's Day at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The men raised nearly $33.00. Mr. Howard Bell, mother and son, spent Sunday in Philadelphia. Mrs. Elsie Christie spent the week in Rolandville. Mr. I. Oliver was a Baltimore visitor Monday. Miss Mary Davis, of Philadelphia spent Sunday here with Mrs. S. J. Hawkins. Rev. L. T. Robbins, of Howard M. E. Church has gone to Frankford, Pa., to conduct a revival meeting. WOODVILLE NOTES Woodville, Jan. 6.—The public school reopened Monday with a good attendance. Little Miss Dorothy Douglass has returned home after spending the holidays with Miss Elaine Watkins in Baltimore. Miss M. F. Glascoe spent the week-end with her cousins, Mrs. Diggs and Mrs. Wilson, in Upper Marlboro, Md. Miss Isabella Douglass, who is attending school in Washington, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Douglass. Stephen M. and Edward W. Glascoe have returned to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and Washington, respectively, after spending a part of the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Rebecca Magruder. John Davis, Jr., spent a part of the holidays with his father. Miss Lillian M. Dashields has returned to her school after spending the holidays in Baltimore. Mrs. Margaret Thomas, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Mary Samuels and little granddaughter, Miss Margree Samuels, left last Thursday to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Dudley, of Cambridge, Mass. Miss Ellen Fowler is visiting her father, Mr. Thomas Fowler. CHURCHYILLE JOTTINGS Churchville, Md., Jan. G.—Miss Elizabeth Cooper, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Esther Banks, has returned to New York. Messrs. Robert Ulysses and Fitzhugh Osborne, of Jersey City, N. J., spent the holidays with Mrs. Julia A. Osborne and Mrs. Emma J. Smith. Miss Mary Osborne, who was called suddenly home owing to the death of a relative, left Monday for New York. Mr. Robert Thomas, formerly of Baltimore, but now of Philadelphia, spent a part of the holidays with his daughter, Mrs. Franklin Johnson, and is now visiting his sons, Messrs. Robert A. and Waver O. Thomas, of Baltimore. Marie Elsie, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklyn Johnson, was christened Tuesday by Rev. J. L. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. King, who have been visiting their sister, Mrs. Franklyn Johnson, have returned to their home at Princess Anne, Md. Mrs. Anna Dorsey, of Muttonsburg, was buried from Asbury M. E. Church. Rev. J. L. Brown officiated. Miss M. E. Fleming spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Hannah M. Chase, of Fallston, Md., who has been very sick, but is now much better. Mrs. Emma King also spent her holidays with her sister, Mrs. Franklyn Johnson. The concert which was held at Asbury School on Thursday evening, December 16, by the teacher and pupils, proved quite a success. LUTHERVILLE ITEMS Lutherville, Md., Jan. 6.—Tha Sunday school of Edgewood M. E. Church held its Christmas exercises last Thursday night. THE AFRO-AMERICAN Miss Lena M. and Emma V. Carroll have returned to Dorchester county to take charge of their schools. Mrs. Nannie Brooks has returned from a visit in Virginia. Master Sampson Weems visited Baltimore. Misses Beatrice Thompson, Della Carroll, Bessie Meredith, Lillian Smith and Messrs. Herbert Sembly and Henry Ayers have returned to their schools. Mr. Arthur Hall is spending a while with his parents. TRAPPE NOTES Trappe, Md., Jan. 5.—Rev. C. A. Norwood preached Sunday morning; class was opened by Brother Alexander Cooper. Brother L. H. Camper preached at night. Mrs. M. J. Norwood was entertained at tea by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cooper Friday evening. Mrs. Maggie Banks and Mr. Prince Cooper were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, Saturday. Messrs. Daniel and Jerry Banks and Marcus Kennedy spent the week-end in Baltimore. Mr. Clarence Brummell and Miss Annie Saulsbury were quietly married recently. Mrs. Alverta B. Green and daughter, Mrs. Janie Cooper and Mrs. Sallie Wilson were the guests of Mrs. Alice Roberts Thursday. Misses Margery and Mabel Potts entertained eleven of their little friends at a party Thursday afternoon. The following children were present: Misses Francis, Edith, Georgia and Jane Potts, and Misses Parel and Oda Johnson and Miss Margaret Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Potts entertained Mrs. Janie Rakes, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Linsey and Master George Linsey at a five o'clock tea Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Hanna Moore, Mrs. Bannie Linsey and Mrs. Ellen J. Rakes were the guests of Mrs. Alice Roberts Friday. Mrs. Florence Landmon is on the sick list. ANNAPOLIS NEWS. Annapolis, Md., Jan. 6. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sims gave a lovely reception Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at their residence on Franklin street. Mr. George Butler, of Knoxville, Md., spent the holidays with his cousin. Mrs. Louisa Burgess of Cathedral street. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown gave a beautiful reception at their residence on Clay street in honor of Miss Irene Fletcher of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Robert Pinkney, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks is out again. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Scott and daughter of Washington, are spending a few days with relatives and friends here. Mrs. Mamie Parker has left here to spend the winter in New York. Master Worren Scott of Baltimore, is here spending a few days with his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bulay. Mr. Alexander Sisco, who has been very sick is improving. Master Alfred Delaney, who has been sometime in Atlantic City, is home again. Misses Edna and Anna Spriggs were at home to their friends on New Year's day from 5 to 7:30. A number of their friends called and enjoyed a delightful evening. Miss Hilda Pinkney received a few of her little friends on New Year's day from 3 to 5, at her residence on West street. Miss Annie Miller and Miss Evelyn Diggs of Lexington, Ky., spent the holidays with Mrs. Fannie Stewart of Prince George street. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of 17 Morris street, gave a very beautiful dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of Philadelphia and Annapolis. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Poliard, Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Hall Cully, Mr. Charles Brown. Saturday Mrs. Thomas Smith left for Hampton, Va., to visit her mother. INDIAN HEAD ITEMS Indian Head, Md., Jan. 6.—Mr. Charles Brown and family from Pomfret were visitors here during the past week. Mr. Wm. Jacobs had a pleasant ten-day visit to Norfolk and New Port News. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Chesley former residents here have moved to Pomonkey. Mrs. J. A. Brown has been quite indisposed for the past week. Miss. Maggie Thomas and Mr. Amos Henson were married here during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Burn Brooks were visitors at Pomonkey during the week. POMONKEY BRIEFS Pomonkey, Md., Jan. 6.—Mr. William Slater and Mr. E. Dockett have opened a repair shop for the purpose of repairing and making door mats and cane-bottom chairs. Mr. and Mrs. Stratton of Washington were Christmas guests at the home of Mr. R. A. Hill. Rev. J. W. Dockett of Metropolitan Church here met the board of control at the residence of Miss Irene Johnson in Washington. The fourth quarterly conference will meet here on Friday night with Rev. W. A. C. Hughes District Superintendent. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Browner entertained on New Year's day her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Toyer and brother, Mr R. Toyer and wife from Benedict. Mrs. C. Mack and Mrs. White from the District spent New Year's day as guests of Mrs. Caroline Mack. Mrs. Hattie Farmer spent the week-end in the District. The Home Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Lucy Jackson on Wednesday afternoon. SNOW HIL BRIEFS Snow Hill, Md., Jan. 6.—Rev. and Mrs. Foust entertained a number of friends New Year's at dinner in honor of Mrs. Martha Clark of Wilmington, Del. Among those present were Mrs. Hattie Waters, Md., Mrs. Adel Robbins and Miss Violet Waters. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. E. P. Henry and wife. Mr. Harrison Sneed and Miss Bertha Young, both of Virginia, were married Thursday night by Rev. E. J. Henry. Mr. James Purnell and son, Mr. Louis Purnell, gave a family reunion dinner Sunday. Covers were laid for eighteen. Mrs. Georgie Purnell entertained a number of friends at her home for dinner New Year's Eve. Mrs. Sarah Holland who has been visiting friends in Stockton, Md., came home Saturday. Miss Annie Fandy who has been spending her holidays at her home in Princess Anne, Md., came home Monday to resume her work as teacher in the graded school. Miss Mable Molock, who spent her holidays in Berlin with her parents came home Sunday night to begin her work in the graded school. LONG GREEN NEWS Long Green, Md., Jan. 6.—Sunday communion and aged members day at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. The choir under the direction of Mr. A. W. Gassoway sent out special invitations to the aged members and friends of the church and gave those that were present their dinner. Miss Emma Mitchell of Baltimore was the New Year guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Winder and daughter. Miss Lizzie Hawkins has returned from a week's visit in Philadelphia while there she visited Mrs. Rebecca Mack Foster and dined with Mr. and Mrs. A. Rabby. Mrs. Maggie M. Levere who has been suffering with the grip and neuralgia is improving. Rev. Brown, who has been suffering with the grip, is better. Mr. Wm. Ayers, of Towson, spent New Year with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers. Mrs. Phoebe Wheatley of Baltimore, was the New Year guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Cromwell. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Winder entertained at supper New Years, Rev. Brown, Mrs. Phoebe Wheatley, Miss Emma Mitchell of Baltimore and Mr. Joshua Winder. Mr. Isaac Snowden of Baltimore, was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Jane Ayers. 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EE All Checks ‘Money Orders and ‘alts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, JAN. $, 1916 dack Johnson is said to have written the Chicago District At- to:ney asking permission to retura to his home in the United States. Evidently Jack is finding recruit- ing for the English army an irk some job. In keeping with the larger movement’ thruout the country for a universal half-holiday on Satur- day for the working man, the Rev. Z. A. Dockery of Charlotte, North Carolina is the father of a local movement to give the workers in private families Sundays as a day of rest. In view of the fact that most servants are considered like eight day clocks, essential seven days the week without rest, no movement is more worthy of suc- cess. eo “‘The solid South to the contrary, it appears that the white man’s burden is himself’’—Washington Post. ‘Colored folks are their worst enemies. Hundreds of them are too insulting to live in a civiiz- ed. country’’— Richmond Planet. Since you are agreed brethren, why not make e general statement with out regard to race,color or previous condition to the effect that the in- dividual is his own worst enemy. ‘*All history both sacred and pro- fane sets forth the fact that all great and notable successes have followed prayer,"’ says the Virginia True Reformer.’* and continuing, speaks of Moses who did not suc- ceed in freeing Israel, David not evercoming Goliath, Lincoln not freeing the slaves, Browne not founding the Order of True Re- formers,“ ‘until they had prayed. Along the same line the press of the country has given quite a deal ef prominence to President Wilson’s enstom of kneeling in prayer with his Cabinet before undertaking to handle the weighty matters of state. Prayer - ia the outward manifesta- tion of the inner consecration to work, Work is the medium thru -which consecration achieves, and ‘thete is no success without work. Success never follows prayer, it the rather, follows work. THE LAST WORD One. would have to be a stick or @ stone not to appreciate the wit of the dramatic. critic of the ‘‘New Yo: Age’’ even tho the joke is ap- parently ob him and not at another’s expense.. Mr. Walton is of the opinion that a newspaper with a name ‘like APRO-AMERICAN ‘EDGER, laboring as it does under a hyphen, -which is just now in ii-copute, should not have the face ¢ cviticise play promoters who give theiv'shows titles like BROADWAY -1,4-TUS; DARKTOWN FOLLIES, es. Commenting upon the re- @rSstening’ of this newspaper vs sv ebysit” emerged without the 51 :-°GER, Mr, ‘Walton observes that <1! ayphen ‘is left yet, and it might Tvs tbridged to read AMERICAN, > e's ifinally’ have as a limit ICAN, which will serve as an inspiration to the I CAN’TS. More seriously tho, after the laugh, there was an issue raised and it would be too bad if the discussion which has ensued should obscure the point that is cardinal. Public sentiment among colored people indicates that they will not tolerate plays which either in name or in character humiliate them as a people. A sentiment that is worthy and admirable in every re- spect is cognizant of a better and positive side of Negro character, and demandant that this better side be presented in the theatre. SUBSTANTIAL OR EQUAL JUSTICE? It would seem that those who claim that the Negro receives sub- stantial justice in the courts of the South have some basis in facts when it is considered that those convicted of petty violations of the law, theft, brawling, disturbing the peace, are given light punish- ment by white juries because as they put it ‘‘Negroes are expected to do that kind of thing,’’ aitho on the other hand Negroes convicted of murdering, raping and burglar- ing whites are given severer penal- ties than white criminals for the same offences. When the two are added and divided and the average compared with the penalties measur- ed out to white, occasionally even a colored lawyer will be found to admit that SUBSTANTIAL justice is meted out. Substantial justice, however is not equal justice,and the Supreme Court is to be asked to pass on the question of whether the failure in Southern State to select colored men for jury duty is denial to colored men aegased of crime of the equal protection of the law. Counsel for Robert Kitchen colored, sentenced to be hanged in Washing: ton county, Geordia, for the murder of Henry Brantley a white man, filed a brief in court, urging that the Federal district court yin’ Southern Georgia, erred in refusing to relzase Kitchen, after conviction. on a writ of Habeas Corpus. He urged that the failure to have colored men on the grend and petit juries, which passed on Kitchen's case deprived the trial court of juris. diction. Counsel for the sheriff of Washing: ton county filed a brief in support of the conviction. He urged that the Georgia law in requiring the selection for juries of the “most upright and intelligent men” was absolutely im- partial, and further, on the authority of the Leo M. Frank decision, that Habea sCorpus was not Kitchen’s prop- er remedy, inasmuce as no objection was offered at the beginning of the trial to the jury make-up. Failure to make such an objection cannot justly be raised, it is urged, because of al- leged fear by counsel of mob violence if the point had been raised. "The record shows that counsel for the accused did urge many other le- gal defenses and it does not appear that there was manifested the slight- "est evidence of prejudice or mob vio- | lence toward counsel on this account” counsel for the sheriff urged. The principle involved here is eae highly significant of the craw- ing of futre juries in Georgia and eventually in the whole South. eicshest is not asking that the jury before which he stands shall be composed entirely of Negroes, but that intelligent colored men as well ‘as intelligent white shall be eligi- ble for jury duty. The decision of the Supreme Court will be awaited with some interest. MOVING THE COLOR LINE. Seeing the Jarge number of swar- thy delegates from South American countries to the Pan-American Scientific Congress, which this week eoneluded its sessions in the capital of the nation, inevitably calls to mind the incident of an American capitalist who attempted to interest the Brazilian government in a pro- jected railway to be owned hy Americans but operated by Brazil. The trim black person, who met the capitalist at the door of the official’s private office, and after the visitor was seated, asked most politely and in very good English how he could serve him, was abruptly informed that Americans were not in the habit of stating their business to “‘nigger’’servants,and if it was just the same to him, he would speak to the boss, But one thing re- mained to be done when the reply eame that at the present time he was speaking to the Boss, the capi- talist arose and left, with apologies to be sura,but without the promise of the franchises. At the present time the color line stops at the Rio Grande. Mexico, Cuba, Haiti and the South American Republics are in large measure singularly free of color prejudice, so that a dark skin is no bar socially or politically, and the highest offices in the giving of the governments are open to those who qualify regardless of color. So it is now, but how long is it going to remain so? How long is it go- ing to be possible to have black dslegates to. a Pan-American Con- gress convening in the United States? g In. his annual message to Con- gress President Wison laid much stress on Pan-Americanism, and ‘THE AFRO-AMERICAN: made a plea for a confederation of all the American republics, wherein all the countries, even the smallest shall have equal and ade- quate representation. This about- face on the part of the Washington- Administration, from playing the role of guardian and protector to that of first among equals, has been regarded by the other Ameri- can republics as the dawn of a.new era, in which closer relations, ‘social, economic and political, are to be made possible. The Pan- American Scientific Congress has ‘done much to strengthen the feeling of mutuality, and now for the first time South American republics look with confidence and not with su- spicion upon the larger and strong- ‘ec republic of North America. In ending New Year's greetings to President Wilson, Argentine hopes for ‘‘closer relationship and mutual esteem between the nations repre- sented in the Pan-American Con- gress.’’? Chili expresses the wish ‘that the congress ‘‘may contribute largely to the solidarity of all the peoples of America,’? Even Haiti, poor outraged, violated, Haiti cabled ‘‘best wishes for suc:ess and expression of my sentiments of good will.’” “Solidarity of all the peoples of America’ to Chili means in realit,: ALL, to United States WHITE PEOPLES. Closer friendship of United States and South America spells economically, increased wealth, politically, greater prestige to the smaller republics; in our opinion it means as well a moving of the color line across the Rio Grande. COMPULSORY TEACHING: It is said that one of the require- ments of the candidates for teach- ing_positions in the public schools of Richmond, Kentucky, is that the candidate promise to do regular work in some Sunday school in the city. The Danville, (K+ntucky) “'Torchlight’’ commenting upon the above finds it ‘highly betitting and proper,’’ and adds ‘The men and women who have our children under eare do those children more harm by their failure to lead them into the church and Sunday School than they do them good by the things they teach them during the week.’’ The first thing that appeals to us in the avove is the injustice of it Why impcse upon the public school teacher at the expense of all other persons who are in the employ of the city? Why not require all of the street sweepers to go to church regularly, or all of the city clerks to be punctual at the Thursday evening prayer meeting? It were a splendid example if all teachers in Richmond volunteered to in- struct in the Sabbath schools of that city, but forced into it, possi- bly against the will, the kind of Sunday School teaching that is hound to result can be easily imagined. A LETTER OF APPRECIATION The following letter from W. J. ‘Trent, secretary of the Atlanta Y. MC. A, té John H. Murphy, publisher of the [Afro-American, indicates the high appreciation which the people of this country have for this journal as a news medium: . “I want to thank you for the place given our recent effort here in the interest of our new building, and for the strong editorial upon the same in your widely-circulated newspaper. I am very glad that you have Mr. S. S, Booker there (in Baltimore) as secretary. If he is given the support of the citizens, I feel sure that he will make you one of the best secretaries in the whole country. I know him per- sonally and know that he has the stuff in him.’” He calls attention to the fact that W. S. Cannon, who donated $550 to the Atlanta Y. M. C. A. fund, is not a ‘‘prosperous contractor’’, as stated in the Afro-American, but the founder of a fraternal order..’ REV, MCDUFFIE IN THE CITY Great Revival Leader again call- ed to Baltimore. The Rev. S. Douglass McDuffie, who has broken the record among all Negro evan- gelists and is holding the honor as greatest’ of race, having brought more than 11,000 souls to the light of salvation in less than eighteen months, is again to appear at St. John A. M. E. Church, Lexington street for a ten-day campaign. The evangelist. has won thousands of friends in this city. His testimony is: Tell my friends that with God’s help I shall sweep sin. Let every |warrior be in line for the opening ‘gun that shall be fired commencing eaueey) January 5, 1916, My aim -is to help every church and minister press the great cause tc suecess; and this is my way o! helping by fighting sin. WOULD UNITE TWO PRESBYTERIAN cries The members of Grace Presby- terian Church have not decided upon a successor to Rev. W. Edward Williams, who resigned the pis- torate several weeks ago. Rev. T. H. Lee is filling the pulpit for the present. Though there has been some talk of the possible uniting of the congregation with that of the Madison Street Presbyterian Church some members of the first-named congregation are said to be oppos- ed to such a step. A joint meeting of the officials of the two congre- gations was held some weeks ago, and those of the Madison Street Church expressed themselves as favoring the coalition. They met with opposition from the others, it is said. Leading members of the congre- gation are said to be favorable to a union. The Madison Street Church is self supporting, has a small annual income from an investment and has been offered at least $25, 000 for the property by a company wanting to build an apartment house thereon. This money could be used to liquidate a debt of about $8,000 on Grace Church and allow for the extension of the property of the latter about ten feet on the Etting street side, besides allowing a good- ly sum for investment. purpose. Rev. Leonard Z. Johnson is said to be willing to step out of the pastorate of the Madison Street Chureh should that prove a barrier toa merger, though opposition to the plan does not hinge around him, but on the fact that certain mem- bers of Grace Chureh ‘are against a coalition that would rob them of separate identity. Notwithstanding this there isa healthy sentiment among the young- er members of Grace Chureh that the best interests of both churches will be conserved by a union. CONTRIBITIONS IN BOXES Contributions to the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Chil- jren through the Christmas Boxes eft at the following businss places, ete. Smith’s Hotel $3.50 Goldfield Hotel 8.28 Thomas’ Hotel 1.50 Mr. Strott stationary store 1.09 Mr. Gotdsborough’s barber shop 82 Mr. Sanders barber shop 1.40 Unknown 1.70 Kerr’s Pharmacy 2.98 Fennell’s Pharmacy 1,03 Mrs. Skinner’s Pharmacy 91 Young’s 19 Mr. Buckingham’s barber shop 1.55 Mrs H. Hiliard LAG Prof. Allen’s barber shop 27 Mr. Harry Tyler’s barber shop 1.87 Total + $25.88 We thank you, wishing youa prosperous andd happy New Year. WOMANS’ AUXILIARY, Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children. ORGANIZE TD AID PRISONERS Prison Aid Association for Color- ei Prisoners was organized at the Laurens Street Baptist Church, Thursday, December 28th, 1915. Object is to look after colored prisoners in State Maryland in every sense of the word. President, Rev. A. B, Calis, D. D., vice president, Rev. J. A. Tay- lor, D. D ; treasurer, Rev. L. L. Reed, D. D.; recording secretary, W. T. Robertson, financial secre- tary, Mra. Lula Bilips. The mem- bership fee is $1.00 year. Names on roll, 56 persons. All members are requested to meet at the Laurens St. Baptist Church, January 18, 1916, at 9:30 p.m, CLUB HELPS NEEDY FAMILIES The Silver Leaf ,Cirsle of Mt. Winans, Md.,a club of the Women’s Federation, helped several’ needy families Christmas week with pro- visions and also an aged sick man's dues in his society. It is the aim of the club to continue to aid the needy. Mrs. I, Regustus, president Mrs. O. Prout, secretary. p MISSIONARY SOCIETY DONATE The Missionary Society of First Baptist Church donated quite a number of Christmas baskets.to the age poor of the church. Their thanks is tendered to a generous public. for their assistance in so laudable work. Mrs, Patience Harris, president; Carrie Jallston, secretary; Rev. P. (, Neal, D, D., pastor. Mrs. R.A. Gibson very highly appreciated the great many Christ- ‘mas and New. Year greetings from ‘her many friends, Y, MG. A. NOTES The Y. M. C. A. Big Meeting: began with .great enthusiasm. At 4 P. M, Sunday, January 2nd, more than five hundred persons filed into Sharp Street M. E. Church, to hear the noted. journalist and banker of Richmond, Va. John Mitchell, Jr. gave a very wholesome and instruc- tive address—the essence of his whole talk was ‘‘Do something’? ox “Get somewhere”’—"‘Do away with style, fashions and use common sense,’* ‘The Symphia Orchestra of thirty pieces furnished the musical pro- gram and they were at their best, ‘The Alphian Glee Cub held its own, and thrilled the big audience. Sunday, January Sth,the meeting will be held at Bethel A. M E. Church. ‘The speaker will be Editor R, R. Wright, Jr.,of Phila- delphia, Pa.,. and his subject is “Some Influences in Race Develop- ment.’’ Sunday is ‘'Boys’ Day’. The Symphia Orchestra will be present. Special solos by Winfort J, Braxton and Misss Meta Redden, besides the big male chorus, Don’t mies the meeting Sunday. ‘The management of the Druid Hill Avenue Branch of the Y, M. ©. A. is indeed grateful to the members, friends and subscribers for th2 keen interest shown the re- cent collection campaign, The effort was a big success and it marks a new era in the history of the association work here. We are beginning a new year with practically a new vision of the opportunities for service, through the activities of this institution. The association will b+ conducted upon a strietly business basis. We ask any person who has any mis- understanding in its operation and its scope of work to make com- plaists'to the office, where the mat- ter will be considered at once, We want to urge every subscrib er who paid anything during the recent campaign or who may pay anything in the future to see to it that he geis a receipt from the office. Use the telephone or a pos- tal card, The general secretary will be only too glad to adjust the matter. All men who were collectors will please report all receipt books to the office so that they may be check- ed up. Every worker must account for all receipts.. This is business. FATHER AND SON DIES Just a few hoursafter the funera of his son Edward, Jacob Green died at his home, 1045 Argyle avenue, last Friday night, The first-named was only sick three days, Rev. S. A. Virgil conducted his funeral last Friday. The elder Mr. Green had been in declining health for some- time. His funeral was held at, St. Paul M. E. Shurch Monday, Rev. S. A. Virgil officiating. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. FUNERAL OF EDWARD STOKES . ‘The funeral of Edward Stokes, Sr., who died suddenly, was held at St. James P. E. Church last Fri- day. Rev. G. F, Bragg officiated. The various departments of the Masonic order, with which the de- ceased was connected, had charge of the services, Representatives from Humane Lodge of Odd Fellows were. also in attendance. Inter- ment was in Laurel Cemetery. The deceased is survived by tour children, Mrs. Maggie Wilson, of Norfolk, Va.; Leon, Julius and Dr. E. Verry Stokes. SCHOOL ELECTS OFFICERS ‘The Sunday School board of What- coat M. E. Church met Tuesday night, and elected Miss M. Edythe Cooper superintendent and Mr. W. C. Tongue, president emeritus. They voted Mr. Tongue an appro- priation to purchase a suitable momentum for his services, The report showed the school to be in strong financial’ condition, with membership of 250 scholars and an average attendance of 125, with a balance in a bank of $25.00 and all bills paid. soe MR. & MRS. TOLSON ENTERTAIN The home of Mr. and Mrst Charles Tolson, of 506 Baker stree- was the scene of a notable gathers ing Christmas, and New Year’: days. Among those present were. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Ross, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Huland, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Newman, Mrs, Joseph Wil- liams,. Miss Estella Tolson, Mr. Bishop, and Mr Edward Seaton. On New Year's day, Rev. and Mrs. LN. Ross, Mre. Rebecca Parker, Mrs. Jos-ph Williams, .Mrs, Ger- trade Hill, Mr. Charles Brown, and Mr. Samuel Gross were present, Both evenings were spent with musical renditions, after which the guests were ushered into the dining room where dinner was ser ved. f MT. PLEASANT BRIEFS ‘Mt. Pleasant, W. Va., Jan, 6.— The Jolly Lads, a musical, literary and dramatic club of Mt. Pleasant gave an entertainment at Summit Point to the white citizens on Mon- day, December 27th, by request. ‘The members were: Messrs, Wal- ter S. Jackson, president; Grant Dixon, Rev, J. Edward. Taylor, Thomas Berry, Oliver and Walker Williams Robert Carter, Harry James Mitchell, Leslie Jackson and the musical director, Rev. J. Lu- ther Martin. Rev. Taylor preached al. Union Bethel A. M. E. Chureh, Sunday night, the pastor being at St. James’ Smithfield, W. Va. Misses Betty and Lona Williams and Effie Jones spent the holidays with their relatives here, Mrs. Robert Carter and her son Robert, Jr., have gone to Balti- more, to spend the winter, Mrs, Annie Wells spent the holi- days in Charlestown, W. Va., with her mother. Mrs. Mary Taylor, who has bees very ill, is improving. Mrs. Belle Brady is in Charles- town visiting friends, Lutheretta Martin spent the holi- days with Mrs. Luey Black. Miss Dorothy Waters has gone te Washington on a visit. The Children’s Choral Society gave a splendid concert at Ebenezer y = Church Tuesday, December th, TOWSON ITEMS Towson. Md., January 6.—The Towson Improvement Association has started a movement looking to- ward better roads and sidewalks. Rev. Arthur Randall was one of the speakers at the treat to the agents of the Afro-American Tues- day. Masters Milton Davage, Ray- mond Frazier and George Tyler were among those present, A Christmas treat was given the pupils of the Sunday School of Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church last Wednesday. A get-together supper is being planned. Jeremiah Johnson, Miss Mary C. Williams and Thomas Scovens are among those on the sick list. Among the holiday visitors here were Miss Beatrice M. Jones, a student at Princess Anne Academy; ‘Miss Mary P. Sye, of Cheyney In- stitute; Miss Mary Ellen Davis, who won a medal at St. Francis ‘Academy; Viola Brown, of Balti- ‘more; Miss Maggie Gwynn and Elijah Gwynn, The last-named two were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. ‘B. W. Davage. __The annual fair of St, James A. U. M. P. Church closed Tuesday night. Mrs. Katie Edwards won a quarter of a ton of coal. : _ Mrs. Annie Wheeler, of Norfolk, Wass has returned home after @ visit to her son, Rev, W, N. Ed- wards, Revival” services are being held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Rev. D..S. Powell, pastor. _ Mrs. Julia Coleman, wife of Rev. J. W. Coleman, and Mrs, Mary Humphreys, died a few days ago, CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS Catonsville, Md.,Jan, 6.—Revival services will begin Sunday night at Grace A. M. E. Church, Mr. William Cook and Cement Cook of Howard county, spent New Year's Vay with their sister, Miss Nettie Bennett, Mr. Charles Woodland was the guest New Year’s morning at stag breakfast in Baltimore, Mr. George Williams and Miss Gladis Duckett have returned to the Normal and Industrial School, where they are students, Miss Jennie Roy and Miss Ida May Roy, of Virginia, visited Mr. and Mrs, Alex Jenison Tuesday evening. ‘ Mrs. Asbury Rideout is confined to her bed by illness, LODGE OFFICERS HONORED A luncheon was tendered the officers of Allen Lodge, No. 4, K. of P.. by the newly elected Vice Chaneellor, Louis A. Clay, at his residence, 454 Federal street, last Sunday night. Among those pres- ent were Clarence Scott, J, Edward Smith, Thomas A. Hardy, Perey T, Borron, Thomas A. Randall, Chas, E. Friend, Walter Howard, Jas, E. Dyson, John Hutson, John R Scott, Lawrence Toomey, and Charles Johnson, rai BIBLES BOOK AGENT | “On Business For My King” D. WEBB JOHNS | Lecturer and Singer Madison’ 4312 j, 1502.N. Mount St. Balto, Md, {The Coming King” “Armeggeddon” “Signs Qf the Times" “The Sanctuary” “History of a Soe, ys * Good Music Service Free Solicitor for the Afro-American, | a a on! ae ae a. FOR SALE—A good investment. 2 two story houses in 1900 block ef White street;. in first class con- dition. Will sell cheap. Don’t miss this bargain, A small deposit and terms to suit. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue or Phone Mad. 3664 Ww. FOR SALE—Now open for in- spection, Three story house 700 block Mosher street, in first class condition; can be bought on easy terms; sewer connected. $100 cash balance as rent. See A. L, JOHN- SON, 1415 Myrtle Avenue. Phone Mad, 3665 W. FOR SALE CHEAP—Beautiful three-story house, 1700. block Me- Culloh street. G. R $84.00. Can be seen at any time, Terms to suit, See A. L, Johnson, 1415 Mvrtle 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 ex- elusive neighborhood, 1209 Harlem avenue. Apply to 1706 MeCulloh atr:et. Notice to Subscribers: Our collector, Mr. D. Webb Johns, will begin January 3, to make collections from all of. our subscribers who are in arrears, We ask that when he calls that you will have your subscription ready for him. He may not see you this week, nor the week after, but when he does see you we ask that you be ready. GIRLS! ‘Aim Hisher and be Prosperous. ingrense your income $25.00 x week. Earn S} to $3 a day o TNeninieat home in your spare time. No interfer Ghee tka otfer duties. No capital or experience StSessary. We independent of hard work anc foorpay Write today tor free booklet to the poor pay. | Write Loe ty LG New York Citp. Table? Boarders Wanted— First class meals served. Mrs. E. S, Williams, 1105 Druid Hill avenue. FOR RENT—Furrished or un- furnished rooms. Apply 1805 Me- Culloh street. Mme. Blanche Williams announe- es the removal of her hair dressing parlor from 219 W. Chase street to 1716 Druid Hill avenue Thank- ing my patrons and friends for their patronage and, hope a con- tinue of the same, ____ Dr...Junius Gray, pastor of the Psalmist Baptist Church will ap- pear in automobile to hold evan- gelistic services in the 1600 Block Russell Terrace and the 1100 Block of Parrish Alley on Sunday, January 9th, at 1:00 P. M. Miss Violet A. Burwell Private and Visiting Nurse 2028 Druid Hill Ave. Balto., Md. REV, JUNIUS GRAY CONDUCTING SUCCEESFUL MEETINGS. There was a great time in dion Sunday, January 2nd, at 1:80 p. m, when Rev. Junius Gray, D. D. and his gospel band arrived in the 1000 and 1100 Blocks of Vincent and Parrish Alley. The good Lord blessed the preaching and singing of the gospel and eleven persons confessed faith in Christ and nine of those were baptized Tuesday, January 4, at the Psalmist Church. Dr. Gray’ has baptized in the past four weeks twenty-six and the out- look for a great meeting is good. Dr. Junius Gray leaves his church ‘every Sunday at one o'clock p. m. for the alleys. and all are welcome to join in and help save the souls of men,women.and children. Since they. will not come to.the churches and hear the gospel, let us carry it to them.’ Christ has said to us, go. Not stand and preach, but go and preach the gospel to every creature. Now if there be any preacher or pastor who can find the time to go I am willing to furnish him with-a seat in my automobile, for this is what I call a pulpit on wheels, If you can not go in these alleys with us and preach why not loan us a helping had in some way. This automobile leaves Riggs ave- nue and Woodyear street every Sunday at One o’clock p. m. You can address ‘me at 1404 Penna. ave- nue, GARD OF THANKS The husband and sons of Clara Peterson wish to thank their friends for their sympathy during her sad accident’ and also for the floral de- signs and the employees of Kernan for their remembrance during our bereavement, Louis Peterson,“Arthur Valetine, Frank: Valentine. . ~ ees IN MEMORIAM BELL-In loving memory of my deat eet: Alonzo Bell, who departed thi life one ‘year ago, December 81, 1915. In the graveyard sotily sleeping | Where the flowers gently wave | Lies the one we loved so dearly | Tobi fonciy silent grave Out in the dreary cemete ‘Beneath the cold dark Gay, ‘They aid my darling husband One year ago today. By his loving wile, D: F. BELL, Calvert Co., Mé RANDALL-In sad but loving memory fof my dear husband, John Randall, who ‘departed this life July Ist, 2915 His memory is as dear today Asin the time he passed away mourn day after a God wil wipe the tears away Six months ago thou hast gone, dear husband GET ute che tenes awa Ana I will mect sou some day. By his loving wife, LIZZIB RANDALL End niece, MRS. FITZGERALD 1 alo wish to thank my man friend for thet | words of sympathy and ‘Kindness, especialy” to iydeanete les, a favorite of my devoted usbaso: a HARDY--In_ loving remembrance of my dear wife, Annie Hardy, who departed this life o1 e year ago, January 7, 1¥15: Her beautiful sou! lke a ray of light berry ee ‘Where'never again comes sorrow or pain iin the land of celestial love. ‘She is gone But dot forgotten By her husband THOMAS HARDY MITCBELL~In sad but loving remem- brance of our deat father, Wm, Mitchell wigdeparted this ie four years ag, Jan. 6, 191 Rest in peace, dear father our years have passed away “Hg a gone but Ro raaton refi of fou say by Gay EMMA MiTCHELL and SADIE HOLMES BOYER-In loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Mary E. J. Boyer who entered into rest one year ago, Janu: ary6, 1915. Gone but not forgotten. “There is one who still will linger ‘Avthe pot where you are land Who wiltome and seatter fowers "AY the grave which Christ has made. Bat one thought comes to me in my, sadness Bet free rem al sickness and paige: Analizust hen my jones Over) ae meet my dear Wy er inaband, A. L. BOYER year ago, dear math one teNrolce war forever stilled Wiihaching hearts we were consoled wifhatitwas God's own will Homes lmesome, God how dreary Pimiesomne lonesome every spot Listesing to uhe voice of touher Saddemed foa we tear ie Chide us not for weeping sree nde tr brow Shefas wonetous from heaven - i iknd weave no moiner nov By her Children Grandma thy gentle voice is hushea "Ay wena, rue corti sed Aplicelsvacant ini homes Phat never enn be filed, . ‘By her Grandchildren Departed this life Thursday, December 30, 1915 at 6p. m., Alverta H. Moore, the beloved wife of Rev. Mattnew Moore and daugh- ter of Mrs, Mollie Handy, and the late Charles Hynson and sister of J hn C Hynson. She was a patient sufferer and greatly fortified with Christian strength, She is surviv- ed by a: little daughter fourteen |monthe old, a sister-in-law, three nephews and one niece, and a host of friends. My heart is sad and lonely ‘My grief too deep to tell But time will come to me ‘When I may with thee dwell. By her husband. ’Tis hard to break the tender cord ‘When love has bound the heart, ’Tis hard so hard to speak the words ‘Must we forever part. By her mother. Her busy hands are folded, Her work on.earth is done. Her troubles are all ended And her heavenly crown is won, ‘By her brother and sister-in-law. Silently the shades of evening Gathers around our Jonely door; Silently they bring before us That dear face we can see no more. By her friend, Lily M. Comegys The bereaved family thanks theit many friends for the kindness and bre ral designs. In loving memory of our dear sister, Mrs, Elzora F. Miles, who departed this life, December 25, 1915, Dearest sister we have laid thee In the cold and silent tomb | But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy face again. By her sisters. CARDS OF THANKS We, the employees of Mr. Lewis Nixon of New Brunswick, N. J., wish to extend our thanks and ap- preciation to our employer for the free excursion given us.on Decem- ber 28, 1915. H. L. Fisher, president ~ H. Lankard, vice president George Parsey, secretary, a Mrs, Mary F. Saunders, the be- loved wife of W, H. Saunders, de- parted this life seven months ago today, January 1, 1916, Loved in life, in death remembered and ever will be. By her devoted husbang, W.-H. Saundeys, We wish to thank the friends of our recently deceased father, Jacob Green, and of our brother, the late Edward Green, for their kindnesses and floral tckens. Mrs. Ella Burgess, Mrs, Lizzie Johnson, Miss Hatte Green, James, Charles and John Green. - THE AFRO-AMERICAN uA UNION MEETING... ——F THE—— |: B ¥. P. U. of the UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Druid Hili Avenue, Near Lanvale Street —aAND THE—— YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ——-wILL BE HELD ON—— Sunday, January 9th, 1916 at 4.30 ®: M. MISS EVA D. BOWLES, National Secretary, will be the chief speaker. Miss Lauretta Dunlap, President of the B. Y. P.U, and Mr. S. S. Booker, General Secretary of the Y. MC. A., and others will address the meeting. ‘Special music will be rendered with Mrs. Hazelion Lee, Miss Virginia Berry, and Mrs. S* L. Goldman, Suloists. ‘Come and enjoy this interesting hour with us and hearyabout 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 i FAREWELL RECEPTION. —To-—_ REV. W. EDWARD WILLIAMS, D. D. AT GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH == Cor. Dolphin and Etting Streets THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13th, 1916, AT 8 O'CLOCK TICKETS - 15 CENTS | The Famous Patriarchie Drill Corps of Baltimore Patriarchie, No. 9 G. U. 0. of O. F., WILL GIVE THEIR FOURTH ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT, DANCE AND EXGIBITION DRILL AT FISHERMEN’S AUDITORIUM .. MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 10, 1916 Ail W. Biddle Street Music by Prof: Kerr’s Society Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS REFRESHMENTS ON SALE FOR SALE Boarding House and Restaurant with large patronage, on Druid | Hill avenue. Reason for selliag-Leaving the city. Address K. Ky care Afro-American, 628 N, Eutaw St. aS — 8 a Fd FD a FD ND RD TD ED 1 To My Many Friends and Patrons: § I wish a Happy and Prosperous New Year l 2 THOMAS H. BROOKS i ANTISEPTIC SHAVING PARLOR l ] 1027 ARGYLE AVENUE Opposite Public Baths 7 Expert Barbering, Massageing and Barbers Requisites { : Ces D Cae Fad FL Fah GD Re Fe TD Last EAS Cee TD SAA Li ne SLE A a LOANS ON FURNITURE.. FROM 85 TO S50, Cheap Rates, Confidential, Square Deal, Other Loan Companies paid off, and more money advanced. Easy payments, Weekly or Monttily , Northwestern Loan Co. 1310 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. se EN SEC RTES P EEE _————— ...BISHOP J. ALBERT JOHNSON... Will Preach and Speak AT ALLEN A. M. BE. CHURCH Cor. Lexington and Carlton Streets SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1916 ‘At230 P. M. Sunday School. At 4.30 P.M, Allen C. E League, and will preach at 8 P. M. You are cordially Invited to attend. YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY BISHOP J. ALBERT JOBNSON AT ALLEN A. M. BE. OHUROH Under auspices of the Bishop J. Albert Johnson Penny Club Monday Night January 17th, 1916. Admission 25 Cents HOT SUPPER FREE ys. Mary Dashields, Pres. ‘Miss Hattie Green, Sec'y Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor AN EXTRAORDINARY DEMONSTRATION & PRIZE WALTZ Given by Sweet Beulah of Allen Court, No. 26 K.ofP., 0.0.C.N. A, S.A, EB, A, As & AL AT GOOD HOPE HALL, Lexington St., near Pine THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13th, 1916 MUSIC BY THE COMMONWEALTH ORCHESTRA, Prof. George Johnson, Leader THE FLOOR WILL BE IN CHARGE OF PROF. RICHARD EMORY ‘Committee of ‘Arrangements: Sister Mary Rutt Crate Seer Ancle Emery: Bro. Tighnae: ‘Dyer Sister Minnie Bovd, W.C. Sister Mary Allen, RC, Sister Elizabeth Wilson, RD. ‘ADMISSION 25 CENTS Refreshments on Sale ce ..SECOND ANNUAL DANCE... Under auspices of Womans Auxiliary of Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children At Richmond Market Armory TUESDAY EVE., JANUARY 18, 1916 MUSIC BY MARCATO MUSICAL CLUB, Eubie Blake, Director Cards of Admission, - - 25 Cents | Mrs. J. B. Giles, Chairman : NO en ee ey eee 1s eS SPECIAL! SPECIAL!! THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the Baltimore District will visit BETHEL A: M. E, SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, JANUARY 8th, 1916, 2.30 P. M. ‘Special Program! Good Music! Pe ‘Come one and all! ‘Thaddeus Copeland, Superintendent ‘Laura Campbell, Secretary _—————— CARD OF THANKS Special Notice We wish to thank the many ae eg ends at on seconsal sister, Mrs. a aaiiaeetil 5 lzora F. Miles for their tokens =a | and other, evidences of sympathy ee following her’ death. | See Her sisters, Mrs. Annie Johnson, ns oie i Mrs. Susie Mitchel, Mrs. Emma| All candidates for Heave Edwards. please be on time. SSS ee Rev. A. Young will deliver th MT: VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH |famous. Railroad Sermon = Oxford St. near Penna. Ave. ‘Sunday, January 9th Ua, m. Sermon 2p. m. Sunday School. _ 3.80 p.m, Preaching and Commun ion. 8 p.m. Presching. The pastor will preach at each hour, All are welcome Rev. W. F, Dickinson, .D. D. Pastor Sister Lena Pryor, Church Clerk “Sage eS Ea es prwsemerrerrarmay ia Sea All candidates for Heaven please be on time. Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous. Railroad Sermon at Bethel A. M. &. Church, Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale Street next Sunday night January 9th at 7.30 o’clock, accompanied ‘by his. choir and . congregation, Don’t miss the train for Heaven. Revs. J..W. Sanders and’ A. Young, Pastors: gry Special Notice Se SS SS BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH SHARP ST. MEM. M. E, CHURCE Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale Street Dolphin and Eeting Streets Rev. J, W. Sanders. D. D. Pastor | Rev. M. J. Naylor, D_ Di Pastor REVIVAL SERVICES 10a. m., Bible Class, ‘T. 'H. Smith, Sunday morning the Rev. Dr. J. S. Instructor Hatcher of Norfolk, Va, preaches at. 11a. m. Sermon by Dr. I.L. Thomas Bethel. Be visits us for'the first time. subject, “Tho Harvest and the Labor- He isa scholar, preacher and musiien, ers.” You must hear him. a Coming young man of our race. 2p, m., Sunday School, . M: Q. Dor. 2.30:p. m., Sunday Shoot, sey, Supt, : 6.30 p. m.'A. C. B, League: ‘4p. m,, Sible Class. 7.45 p.m. Rev. a Young preaches} Prof. J. Li. Lockerman, Instructor his famous Railroad Sermon, ‘Interest 4.80 p. ma. Epworth League. Mrs. grows in revival. Hope we have all Helen Muse, Pres. our members take part, Several con-j 8p. m. Sermon by the pastor. sub., ‘verts already. | “seeking and Finding Jesus-~Two Re- ss tilts.” TRINITY A. M. E. © cH | BBRevival every night this week. Rey. Linden Averand Biddle Seem, (S- A. Lewis tbe wospel ‘singer and Rey, S. M.Johnson,D 1), Pastor | evangelist wcll assist. “Come and see"? 6.30 a. m., Barly Meeting’ Solomon ‘ Bring some one with you as a Christian Bolmes, Leader. «uty. ila, m, Sermon by the pastor. |GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P, CHURCH 2.30 p. m. Sabbath School. Stockton Street 3. p m.- ‘Sermon by Rev. N. M. Rey B, H. Knight, Pastor Carroll, D. J), Choir and eongregation STEWARUS DSY of Centennial M. E. Ohurch, 10 a.m. Claes 6.30 p.m. A.C. BE. League. liam Kev, J. W. Fowler. 7.30 p.m. Sermon by Vishop W. H.! 2p, m, Sunday School. Heard. The Grand United Order of] 6,80 pm CE. vy Nazarites will be present to have a 8p. m. Pastor ur stranger. special sermon, Mrs. Hattie Woods, Press 0. D. i W. L. Wilson, president A. C, E, L. H. Metzowan, Sup cage - a OPE . J. Holliday, Supt. WHATCOAT M, E. CHURCH nan AEN BOO Franklin and Pine Streets ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Rey. S, R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. P. J, Jordan, D. D., Pastos 11a, m.” Special sermon by the pas- tor, Friends are cordiaily invited. - 2.80 p. m, Sunday School. The super. intendent wants to'see the parents and scholars. Sp m. Rev. Arthur Payne, the boy wonder will preach a, epecial ser- mon to the faithful workers, You are cordially. 430 p.m. Allen C. E. League, Good musie and singing. _ 8 p.m. A Gospel service with preach- ing and. good singing. Williem Butler Pres, A. C. B. L, Howard D Brent, Supt. - EBENEZER A, M. E, OHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles Rey. 1. 'N, Ross, Pastor. Ta. m. Ciass. : 108, m. Bible Cless, iLa.m, Preaching by Bishop. Wm. BL i eard, D. 1. 2.30 p.m. Sunday Seheol Bir. C, Tolson, Supt. 3 p.m. Great meetirg of Womans Organizations of Marylaud Federation. Inspiring music and: breezy speeches by ‘flying squadron. Mrs M.'F, Handy, I Pres. of Iederation, Aliss fda R. Cum: mings, Chr. Convention Committee, 6 p.m. Endeavor. Mr. J, Murray, Pres. 780 p.m. Revival ‘services, and each evening during the weex evange: listic Services will be continned, ST, JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. D.,. Paste: 634 George Street | 11am. Sermon by the great evan- gelist Rev. McDuffie. 2.30 p.m: Su, day School. 8p.m.. Sermon by the evangelist Rey. McDuffie. 8RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIS) ; CHURCH ‘Druid Hill Ave, and Robert Street G, P. Rodgers, Pastor Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10am. Preaching Service 11.30 a m. Vesper Service 3.30 p. m, Surday right. faruary 9th 8 p. mi, a special sermon subject, “Our Dead.” Where Are They? Their Sonls, their spizits, FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. # CHURCH : Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streete Rev, L. C. Curtis, D. D,, Pastor Parsonage: 1232 Ange Ave. a.m. Sermon by Pastor Woods. 2,80 p. m., Sunday School. 4p. m. Class, 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor, Wednesday night Class, Frederick Dabney, Sec’y. CH Hanler. Treas: Cc. X¥. W. 0. A. Sunday January $1h 1916. 4,30 p.m. Us ion meeting with . Y. P. U. at Union Baptist Church, at the chureh, Druid Bill Ave, near Lanvale street, ~ ‘Address by National Secretary Miss Eva Bowles. and Sec'y 8. 8. Booker. Solos by Mrs. Annie Lee, Mrs. S. L. Goldman and Miss Virginia Berry. Muss U, Davage, President Misa E. B. Wright, Secretary, Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen’! Sec’y. CAXIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G, W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev, Wasbington 2.80 p.m. Sunday school. 8 p.m. Sermon by an able local speuker of Metropoliton M. E, Church. All are invited: ST. LUKES U. A. M. &. CHUROB Spring St. near MeEiderrry St. Kev. Luther F. Smith, Vastor MENS Day MENS DAY 8. m. Class Meeting. 1 a, m._ Preaching by pastor. 2p. m. Sabbath School. 3 p.m Sermon followed by Band Experience Meeting. - Order of Long shoreman are expected to be present, Tp. m spenver'sC. £; League 8p m, Sermon. Able divinesare expected to be pres- ent at all services. ‘ Priday night prayer meeting. THE PEUYLE'S CHURCH ~ “Orleans and Ann Ste. Rev. C. kdw, Browne, Vastor. “esidence: 161 McBiderry st. 9a, m., Class, Nau gumon, 230 p. m, Sunday School. 8.30 p.m.. Sermon by Rev. Dr, Mo- lock tothe 8. and P, Band. 4p. m.. Chess. Sp. m, League 8p. m S.1mon by a stranger. — Tacs. end Wed. might class. Friday night prayer meeting Clifford Perry, Clerk ; Snecial Notice! Bishop. W. B. Heard, D. D., LL. D., Bishop of West Africa, the Great Gospel Preacher wil] preach at Ebenezer 4. M. E. Church at 1{'a. m.- January 9th, A. great treat: in store for: all who will hear -him.. SHARD of. MED. Mi. &. UU Ries Dolphin and Etting Streets Rev, M Jedlaylor, DD. Pastor 108. m., Bible Class, ‘T. 'H. Smith; Instructor 11a. m. Sermon by Dr. ILL: Thomas subject, ‘The Harvest and the Labor-. ers." You must hear him, | 2p. m., Sunday School. . Mi Q, Dor- sey, Supt. . 4p. m., Sible Claas. Prof. J. li. Lockerman, Instructor 4,80 p.m. Epworth League. Mrs; Helen Muae, Pres. 8p. m. Sermon by the pastor. sub., . “seeking and Finding Jesus--Two Re- sults, ” @GRevival every night this week. Rey. 8. A. Lewis the Wospel singer and evangelist will assist. “Come and see"? Bring some one with you as a Christian duty. GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street Rey B, Hd. Knight, Pastor STEWARUS DSY 10a.m: Clavs liam Kev, J. W. Fowler. 2p. m, Sunday School. 6.00pm. C,H. vw. 8p. m, Pastor ur stranger. Mrs, Hattie Woods, Press O. D. L. H. Metzowan. Sup’. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH Franklin and Pine Streets Rey. S. R. Hughes, A. M,, Pastor ‘Parsonage, 438 N, Pine St. Something new every Sunday 11 a, m, ‘Phe pastor, sub., “The. Call to Court,” 2p, m., Sunday School. Misa Edyth Cooper, Supt. W.C. Tongue, Supt. Emeritus 5pm. Kpworth League, 7.80 p. m, Prayer aud Praige Servies, 8 p.m, Rev. W. D. Wood of C. Mls BS gneel at P Mi ‘ednesday night Prayer Meeting, Revival eervice continued, CENTENNIAL M. E, CHURCH Daeatinn ail -Geul. Gionaie: Rey, N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor REVIVAL SERVICES 11 a.m. and8 p.m. Preaching by Rev. Douglass steVuffie, the great evangelisv. 22.40 p.m. Sunday School, Bp. m- ‘the pastor, cnvir and’ cons gregatim will make a’ special visit to ‘Trinty A.M. church. Special ser mon by the pustor of Uentennial _ Su- perb iwusic by the Choir. Mme. Helen A, veun, Vireewess, 5p. an. Epworth League Spm. Serwon by the pastor. Revival servicws during the week conducted bp the greac evangelist. BASIESN Mb. tks AND RURd GHOST CHURN | Meliluerry Direct and Patterson Park Avenue i ai 7 gpa” “Sh estes ie , ca “Es ASR ate faces Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolphin Street | 11a, m, Sermon by the pastor, 2.80.0, m., Sunday School, 580 p. m., Enworth Leaoue, 730d m.” Railroad Sermon _at new Bethel, Druid Hill Ave, and Lanvale street Choir and congnegation invited ST. MATTHEWS M_E. CHURCH Bart 23rd Street Rev, R. A. Green, Pastor lia. m. Sermon 2.80 p. m._ Sunday School, 7p. m. Epworth League, 8p. m.. Special Sermon by Pastor to Ladies Aid. All member- are asked ta mevt at personage 427 8. 28d atreet at 5pm. Revival still going on. Come over and he'p us. ‘Mr, H. M. Wasbington. Supt. Mrs, B. %. Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid, Mrs Elsie Hall, Pres. BE. L. Miss Ida Williams, Supt. Jr. Epworth League. Mr. K.D. Ragland, Pres, of Brother. hood “ASBURY M. E. CHURCH East and Lexington Sts. | Rev. George &, Curry, Pastor. Residence: 180 E Hager St. 11am, Sermon by the pastor, 2.30p. m. Sunday School, Mr. 0. T. Stewart, Supt, 5.15 p.m., pworth League, Mr. Julian W. Ross, Pres. Special program under the dire: tion of Mrs. Mary f. White, of Centennial M. E. Chureh, 8p. m., the Willing Workers and several organization will turnout un- der the direction of Mrs. Lyria Nugent; Evangelistic services every night next week. Senn ee nananae see oan ere a enone Carey and Baker Streets Rev. A.J, Mitchell, D. D,, Pastor Parsonage 1363 N, Calhoun St. 6.30 a. m., Clase, ‘Thomas Lane, Leader. Il. m, Sermon by pastor, Com- tounion, . 2,80 p. m., Sunday School and Teach- er Training Class. Fenry Johnson, Supt: 5 p.m. Epworth League, 8 p.m. Commuuion and Evangelistic Services. ‘Friday 4 p. m, Children’s Church and: special tervicen for young people. Re- vival s-rvices till January 18th, 4th Quarterly Conference January 19th. ‘Rey. D, W. Hayes, D. D.. District Supt. MT. CALVARY FIRS INDEPEA DENT M. B, CHURCH. GALILEAN FISHERMEN HALL Biddle St , near Madison Ave. Rev James L. Williams. Pastor Residence:-614 W. Biddle St. ILa,m, Sermon. by Rey. Asbmy Conley. : 2.30 p.m, Sabbath School. All chil- aren invited. 4/p. m Class, Bro. Jas Moore, leader 8p. m, Special Sermon by "pastor followed by Holy Sacraments, . Good music. Everybody weleome, Bro, Walier Howard Church Clerk. Bro, Raymond Uarter, secretary of the Official Howrd. Bro, Richard Jobnson, Ohorister. You are cordially invited to atten: the third Special. Program. and. Inrtal- lation by the Asbury Guards--Adalt Bible Clees of Asbury Sunday. School on Sunday Jar vary: let, 1916'at'8 p: ms : Rev: 0. G, Curry, Pastor, _ O; T: Stewart, Supt chee os THE COLONEL RESOLUTES Resolves Among Other Things To Give His Private Secretary's Salary a Little Roanoke, Va.—The old year has slipped away from us, and we are now over into the next year, and we have many things to confront us this year, and many things have gone from us during the past year. As we step into the new year, many of us with sad hearts, while others are glad. I am here and I have covered 71,398 miles during the past 12 months, and not a mark upon me. But I see so many strong men and women who started in the year with us have gone from us, and will never return, so we must go to them, when, we know not. The tragedy of loneliness in our great cities resulted in an unusual number of suicides of those who felt unable to longer fight the battles of life. One of the regrettable features of the occasion is the inevitable contrasts between the fortunate and the unfortunate. The line of demarkation between the rich and the poor, the white and the black, between those whose lives are framed in settings of love and comfort, and those who seek out a miserable existence in isolation, seems stronger than at other times. "No one to love, no one to care whether I live or die, no one to grasp my hand and say, 'you can rely on me.'" Loneliness seems to be the key note to the situation that led to the crowning tragedy in all these desolate lives. Religious and social workers are bringing many of these shut-out unfortunate into contact with their fellows through the medium of service. We were just recovering over the loss of one of our greatest men, Dr. M. C. B. Mason, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the scholar, the orator, the pastor. For years he held a high position in the general church. But it was in July last when his life went out like a candle. Then followed our hero, our leader, our educator, the sage and the "wizard of Tuskegee" Institute, Dr. Booker T. Washington. He was a great man. He helped humanity, and that is even broader than his race. He put himself where God could use him, and he was used. Whether his work was finished or not, I do not know, but we all know that God took him from us, and we could but bow and the whole country today thanks God that Booker T. Washington lived. Then, not in order, but the great churchman, the man who laid his life on the altar for his people, and brought much to his church and race, Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, also left us, and he was followed by his wife. Then Milton Turner. He was one of the great characters of this race of ours. It is out of the question for me to attempt to use the names of all. the great men and women who have died during the past year, and I cannot tell who will leave us this year. That I have ended the year, and the last hours were spent in several states. I spent Christmas in Chicago, and had a delightful time there with my private secretary and her son, Charles Stewart. Jr., and had the pleasure of seeing Rev. J. F. Thomas. He was busy Christmas eve getting ready for Christmas. There was a committee of women at his church giving out full baskets to the poor, and each basket had a chicken and other good things. Then he was busy writing orders for the poor to have coal, and there was another committee giving out clothes, shoes and stockings, so you may see from this that there was one man who was happy because he was making others happy. From Chicago, I went to Louisville, Ky., and was the guest at the home of Editor William H. Steward, of the American Baptist. Mr. Steward has just lost his daughter Miss Carolyn, but what was his loss was John O. Blanton's gain. Mr. Blanton, is a professor in the high school where this young woman taught for a while, but she reigned to become his wife, and they are both happy now in their new quarters. He is a strong young man and a graduate from Brown University, while his bride is a graduate from the State University, Louisville, Ky. Rev J.H. Feank was sick in bed, and I left Mrs. M. E. Steward sick in bed. From Louisville, I went to Frankfort, talked with Dr. E. E. Underwood, and saw the new hospital there. They have a fine hospital, which had just opened. Miss Scott is one of the promoters of the hospital. On to Paris spending a MAGNETIC SHOP THE NEW ELK'S HOME. few hours with Prof. F. M. Woods and at night I took a bed car for Knoxville, reaching there next morning and spent a few hours with Rev. W. Augustus Jones and Editor Porter of the East Tennessee News. From there to Bristol Tenn., and Virginia, and it was in Virginia that I saw the year change. On the first day of the year at 1 o'clock I made a few remarks about me and General Grant telling how we put the rebs to shame. Then I left for Roanoke, where I am writing this letter. I am the guest of Rev. J. H. Burks, pastor of the High Street Baptist Church. He is one of our best trained preachers. He spent his time in getting ready for his work. He has been here for nearly 14 years, during which time he erected a new church at a cost of $34,000 and a parsonage at a cost of $3,600 and just at the time they were enjoying it, the church was completely destroyed by fire and it was soon rebuilt at a cost of $30,000. They are now working hard to get out of debt. His health has no been good but he is getting back to real health again. He is chairman of the State Home Mission Board in the State Convention and chairman of the board of trustees of the Virginia Theological Seminary. I was in his church Sunday morning, and believe me the people just rolled in there to the service, and they tell me that they just fill up the church that way every Sunday, and he is some preacher. He is not only pastor of the church, but is Moderator of the Valley Baptist Association, which is one of the largest and most aggressive in the country. I have been around some this year, and now as I am in the new year, I turned over a new leaf, but did not write very much on the pages. I broke most all the resolutions I made last year except the raising of the salary of my private secretary. This has been done, and I think I shall give her a new raise this year, and she will like that. I am going to pay her one dollar a month, and then make her a present next Christmas to cost $2.30. Now for my resolutions: I am not going to eat much. I am going to strive to serve God. I am going to try to influence some one to get religion. I am going to be good to white folks. I am going to send a letter to the office every week. I am going to try to join the Masons. I will subscribe to all the above, and try to make some one happy. Camden, N. J., January 5.—Mrs. Mary Morris, of Atlantic City was one of the many guests of her sister, Miss Harriet Lewis of South street. Her neice, Isabella and Miss Lafayette Ritner of Washington were her guests. Mr. Howard Hall, who has been visiting relatives in Baltimore has returned home. Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting day at Union. The club of the church are striving to raise $25.00 each. Everyone is asked to help on this occasion. CAMDEN NOTES MARSHAL DEWAN POCOMO E PERSONALS Pocomoke City, Md., Jan. 6.—Mrs. Florence C. Dutton is suffering with tonsilitis. Miss Antoinette Henry of Baltimore, was here on a visit to her motter, Mrs. Lovie Henry. Mrs. Idel Dickerson left Wednesday for Norfolk, Va., where she will visit friends. Mrs. Addie Selby of Virginia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. Sidney Collins. Among those on the sick list are Mrs. Harriet James, Earl Collins, Theodore Grey, and Beatrice Gunby. A delegation of six from this city were in Berlin, at the consecration of the lodge of Masonry. Messrs. Jesse C. Randolph, John and Leonard Foote, Miss Katherine Smith and Caroline Davenport have returned to their studies at the State Normal School at Bowie, Md. Mrs. Rebecca Bundick has returned to Philadelphia after spending Christmas with friends here. WINCHESTER HAPPENINGS Winchester, Va., January 6. The Sunday School of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, held their Christmas exercises last Monday. A splendid program was rendered. Rev. S. M. Morris, D. D., pastor, Third Street A. M. E. Church, Richmond, Va., preached at St. Paul's Church, Wednesday, December 29th. The Sunday School of Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church rendered a beautiful cantata on Tuesday, December 28th. The Shenandoah Valley Band held an oyster supper at Mt. Carmel Church during the evenings of the 29th and 30th. The Sunday Schools of John Mann M. E. Church, held their Christmas cantata on Monday, December 27. All the characters were well rendered. The Booker T. Washington memorial service held at John Manns Church, December 29th, was well patronized by white and colored citizens. The following white friends took part: Prof. Cool, Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy. A piano and violin solo was rendered by Messrs. Henry F. Seal and Harry Thatcher, respectively. The Public School Glee Club under Prof. Powell W. Gibson, rendered jubilee songs and plantation melodies. Rev. C. E. Queen was the sponsor of the memorial. $6.75 went to the School Improvement Fund The Preachers' Alliance of Winchester, is holding a Union Revival. This week, it is at St. Paul Church. George Christopher Garrison was buried from Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church last Saturday. NATHANIEL T. VELAR A CANDIDATE Pittsburgh, Pa., January 5.—Nathaniel T. Velar is a candidate for a place on the Board for the Revision of Taxes, a county position. He has long been active in politics here, serving for twenty years as chairman of the Health Board of East Pittsburgh and for a number of years as school director. He has been engaged in business for the past quarter of a cen- THE AFRO-AMERICAN AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 1205 PARK AVENUE Rooms Papered from $2.50 Up JOHN A. 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TO THE FRIENDS AND ALEXANDER wi to announce to the general pub- of my late father and will endeavor to efficient undertaker and Embalmer. and hoping for a continuance of the s SAMUEL T. Funeral Direct Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDL ...JOHN H. 142 W. HIL THE UP-TO-DATE Who can furnish a funeral for $10? He can furnish you carriages for Fun- ate., from his own stables at the m come to see FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF THE SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY Please to the general public that I have taken care and will endeavor to sustain the reputation of theer and Embalmer. Thanking the public for continuance of the same. I am respectful SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY Director & Em- for all occasions E: 578 W. BIDDLE ST. 'Phone M. JOHN H. TOADVIL 142 W. HILL STREET, BE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKE a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets on carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Pa- nns stables at the most reasonable le rate come to see him, just call 896-Y. 142 8 $26 irous of taking this opportunity of thank- ings of my father the late SAMUEL W. C. and to announce that the business will be SAMUEL W. CHASE @ I promise to give all calls my personal attent- ion and courteous services at all times, wher- most reasonable charges. Thanking your monage and asking a continuance of the same. Yours respectfully MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone ALEXANDER T. HEMSLEY wi 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 hore 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. Funeral Director & Embalmer C Who can urnish & funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Reception rate., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need come to see him, just call I am desirous of taking this friends and patrons of my father the past patronage and to announce tha the name of SAMUEL W. C and that I promise to give all calls ing most polite and courteous serv suburbs, and most reasonable char your past patronage and asking a Yours resp P.MORTO 1400 M Branch 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. CHASE @ SON and that I promise to give all calls my personal attention. guaranteeing most polite and courteous services at all times, whether in city or suburbs, and most reasonable charges. 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Ver. 4356 For 1916 our motto in business will be a great change for the interest of the general public; changes in prices and monthly payments. Our payments on Singer Sewing Machines will be from $1.00, $1.50 to $2.00 per month. If you don't deal with us we both lose. We still retain our office at 211 Druid Hill Ave. There should be no reason why every person should not have a sewing machine in their home. An undeniable fact that this is the right place for you to purchase your been asked by the Singer Company, why is it colored trade. We absolutely treat you better at our prices. When purchasing a machine office Repairing a Specialty. 1211 Druid Hill Ave. Phone: Madison 4984 w. 142 W. Hill Street $26 Dridn Hill Ave \(^{*}\)本说明仅供参考。 INDICATIONS OF RACE SOLIDARITY Progress Made the Past Year Through United Effort. GOOD RESULTS OBTAINED. Brief Review of Leading Events Among Afro-Americans Shows Remarkable Work Along Many Lines of Activity—Great Work of Dr. J. E. Spingarn. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York—Civilization is the altruistic fruition of the ages and rests upon man's unselfish service to man, says Dr. C. V. Roman of Nashville, Tenn. He also says that faith in man is as important as faith in God and that faith in God unaccompanied by faith in man is an injury, not a benefit to human society. This is a broad statement, with a truth as broad as its meaning from whatever point of view we may discuss it. In relation to the efforts and achievements of the colored race in America Dr. Roman's deist is applicable to the letter. Efficiency, preparedness and service are leading elements and essentials in the progress of nations, races and individuals toward the higher and better things of this life. The past year (1915) was one of great effort and struggle in many directions among our people and along many lines for racial betterment. Without the qualities of manhood and spiritual attitude such as we find in Dr. Roman's declaration our race could never have recorded to its credit the marvelous progress which we see and read of within the short period of fifty years as free Americans. Spingarn Makes Piea For Square Deal In the effort for equal legal rights and the enforcement of the law alike to all, without regard to race or color, the first gunshot of the year was fired by Dr. Joel E. Spingarn, chairman of the board of directors of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People. Dr. Spingarn made a tour of several of the western states, which lasted through the month of January. In Chicago, Columbus, Dayton and Cleveland, C., and at Indianapolis, Ind., he spoke before the chambers of commerce and other organized business groups of prominent and influential white men on the necessity of using their influence on the side of justice for our people and in the matter of giving them an equal chance and equal pay for the same kind of labor as other groups of Americans receive. Dr. Spingarn created much favorable sentiment in our behalf. From Jan. 1 to the end of April Editor William Monroe Trotter of the Boston Guardian toured many of the northern and western states, speaking in the large cities against race segregation. On this tour Mr. Trotter told now a committee appointed by the Equal Rights league, of which he was chairman, made a visit in November, 1914, to Washington and there laid the matter of race segregation in the government departments before the president. The result of the conference created a national sensation from the fact that for the first time since this unjust practice had been put in force it was admitted that such a practice existed. Mr. Trotter received much praise and some criticism for the part which he took in this interview with the president. Public sentiment finally decided that it was an act in behalf of human rights and American citizenship, which were above the selfish motives of any individual and that it was performed in a legal, orderly manner and was therefore justifiable. The big event for the month of February was the annual meeting of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, held at Ethical Culture hall, New York. At this meeting Governor Charles S. Whitman of New York awarded to Dr. Ernest Errett Just, head of the department of physiology at Howard university, the first Spingarn gold medal. This trophy, which costs $100, is offered annually by Dr. Joel E. Spingarn, chairman of the board of directors of the above named association, to the man or woman of African descent and American citizenship who shall have made the highest achievement during the preceding year in any field of elevated or honorable human endeavor. Responding to the call of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington for a national health campaign the third week in March, over two-thirds of the large organizations of various objects and aims conducted public meetings where instructive talks and addresses were made and literature on health topics was distributed. This movement was the first of its kind on so large a scale ever undertaken and in which the public evinced unusual interest. The rural communities were greatly benefited, and in several large cities the death rate among our people for the eight months following was much lower. Nine Local Business Leagues Formed. Some of the important events of April were the meeting of the fifty-first annual Delaware conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Atlantic City. N. J. Representatives from 100 churches were present, and much good was accomplished. At Baton Rouge, La., the State Colored Teachers' association held its eleventh annual meeting. Local business leagues were organized in the following cities: Camden, N. J.; Cleburne, Tex.; Springfield, Mo.; Anderson, S. C.; Brinson, Ga.; Mamer, Ala.; Staunton, Va.; Gainesville, Tex., and Mason, Penn. The latter part of May the majority of our educational institutions closed with the graduation of large numbers of young men and women well prepared for service as teachers and leaders in the various sections of the country. The month was also notable in religious circles, especially in the south, where many associations and conferences held their annual meetings. An increase in membership, efficiency in church work and liberal giving for education, home and foreign missions were indicated by the reports rendered by the church officials. Important Meetings in June and July. Early in June commencement exercises were held at the Virginia Union university. Howard university, Wilberforce and other schools for higher training. The New England Baptist missionary convention held its annual meeting in New York, with the largest attendance, perhaps, in its history. This convention reported a large increase in the number of churches free of debt and the largest amount of money collected throughout its jurisdiction since it was organized at Providence, R. I. in 1875. The National Baptist Sunday School congress met at Birmingham, Ala., with an attendance of over 25,000. Chief among the many events which occurred in July were the annual meeting of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, held at Syracuse, N.Y., and the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, which met in Philadelphia. The event of the month which attracted national attention, however, was the exposition held at Richmond, Va., which opened on July 5 and closed on the 27th. For this event congress appropriated $55,000. Giles B. Jackson was the chief promoter of the exposition. He received liberal financial support from the states of Virginia and New York and the hearty cooperation of many persons of prominence in the several states. Three Great National Gatherings. Three big gatherings of national importance held during the month of August brought together persons from possibly every state in the Union. They were the National Negro Business league, held in Boston; the eighteenth biennial session of the supreme lodge of Knights of Pythias of the World and the eighth biennial session of the encompass of the uniform rank department of the order with the Supreme Court of Calanthe, held at Columbus, O. and the opening of the Lincoln jubilee and half century celebration at Chicago, which issued from Aug. 22 to Sept. 16. Bishop Samuel Pallows was president of the commission under whose auspices the celebration was held. A meeting of an other organization of great importance was that of the Ancient Order of Mystic Shriners, held in New York. The largest religious gathering of the year was that of the national Baptist convention at Chicago in September. This convention split on the question of ownership of the National Baptist Publishing house at Nashville, Tenn. The matter is being settled by the courts of Tennessee, which have jurisdiction on account of the publishing house being located in that state and from which state its charter was secured. Educational and Legal Matters. Among other events of the year may be mentioned the raising the curriculum of the West Virginia Colored institute to college rank and changing its name to the West Virginia Collegiate institute. The multiligation by the United States supreme court of the grandfather clause in the laws of Maryland and Oklahoma was a long step forward toward law enforcement. The decision of the court created great interest throughout the nation. In commenting on the court's decision Rufus Lewis Perry, the noted Brooklyn lawyer, says: "By the decision of the United States supreme court in the Maryland and Oklahoma cases the man of color has come into his own again; the race has been advanced to its constitutional rights in the states south of the Mason and Dixon line. Prejudice has received its deserved rebuke and constitutional rights acknowledged. The cry of 'Watchman, what of the night?' has for its answer, 'All is well.'" The result of the annual meeting of the Negro Organization society, held at Petersburg, Va., showed the society now works through 268 organizations, classified as follows: One hundred and seven religious bodies. 112 school improvement leagues and teachers' associations, 42 fraternal orders, 5 farmers' conferences, 1 emancipation association and 1 bank. It influences more or less directly at least 50 percent of the colored people in Virginia—that is, nearly 350,000. Convention of Equal Rights League. The accounts of the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee. Ala., on Sunday, Nov. 14, are too familiar to the public at this time to require comment. He was recognized throughout this nation and in foreign lands as one of America's foremost men. Dr. Washington is succeeded in the principalship of the Tuskegee institute by Major Robert R. Moton of Hampton institute, Virginia. The annual convention of the National Equal Rights league, held in Philadelphia, and the annual meeting of the American Negro academy at Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 28 and 29, were doubtless the two most important gatherings for the month of December. THE AFRO-AMERICAN New England Convention Will Hold Special Session Feb. 9. PROMINENT MEN TO SPEAK. Committee on State of Country For Large and Influential Religious Organization Pians For a Determined Fight on Race Disfranchisement. Fine Program Arranged. By N. BARNETT BODSON. BY N. BARNETT DODSON. Washington. — The New England Baptist convention; Itev. W. Bishop Johnson, L.L. D., president; will hold a mammoth mass meeting at the Florida Avenue Baptist church in this city on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1916, at 2 o'clock p.m. The meeting will be conducted by members of the committee on state of country, which was appointed at the annual session of the convention held at the Mount Olive Baptist church in New York last June. Copies of the printed report of the committee will be delivered to every member of congress the day on which the convention is held. The object of the meeting is to make an unqualified fight against the disfranchisement of the colored men of the country as practiced in many states of the Union. The afternoon session will be called to order by the Rev. W. H. Jernagin, minister of the Mount Carmel Baptist church of this city. The presiding officer will be the Rev. Dr. W. B. Reed of Newport. B. L. chairman of the committee. The Rev. W. J. Lucas of Flushing. N. Y., will be the first speaker. 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Lecato, Misses Hattie Chew, Viola Frisby, Beatrice Rawlings and Pearl Johnson. Messrs. Nehemiah Haughton, Charles H. Lecato, Asbury Ford, Daniel Lyles, Grant Douglass and Welbur H. Waters. p ENTERTAINED FRIENDS Mrs. Leroy Harris, of 2045 Division street entertained her friends at an at home on Monday from 5 to 7 p. m. Mrs. Harris wore a gown of black satin trimmed with lace. Mrs. Alfred Rohobolt assisted her in receiving. Miss Augusta Rohobolt ushered the guests into the dining room where they were served with refreshments by Misses Emma Mason, Roberta Waring and Edith Lynch. NEW YEAR'S DINNER A delightful New Year's dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles U. Mason, of 1139 N. Carey street. The house wasbeautifully decorated with holly and mistletoe. The table was laden with the delicacies of the season. The evening was spent in piano selections and solos. Those present were:Mr. and Mrs. William Booker, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Brown, Mr. and Mrs. William Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Allen. Pedigrue, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner Long, Mr. and Mrs. John Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shoultz, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blake, Mrs. Carrie Reid, Mrs. Mary A. Harris, Mrs. Andrew Hawkins, Mrs. Ida M. Whiting of New Jersey, Mrs. Rosa L. Bias, Mrs. Octavia Parker, Miss Annie Pitts of New York, and Miss Mary Davenport. Col. Hamilton N. Hayes, Messrs. David E. Green, John Russell, G. M. William G. Price, Mathias Mathews, of Relay, Md., David Washington, John Saterfield, Edward Bouldin. BRILLIANT NEW YEAR'S EVE AFFAIR The most dignified observance of the passing of the old year and the birth of the new year was that held at the Brownley residence, 1612 Mullikin street last Friday evening. Amid scenes of gayety did the closing hours of 1915 mellow away to give way to the early hour of infant 1916. The table bedecked with many shaded candelabras, ornamented with an abundance f the delicacies of the season, coupled with the evergreen decoration of the parlor and dining room, presented and atmosphere of mirth and revelry. Among those seen around the festive board were: Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas, Dr. and Mrs. E. Mayfield Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Frisby, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Collick, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Jones, Mrs. Beatrice Langley, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Aston, Mrs. Mary Anderson, Misses Anita Gaskins, Harriet Bailey, Bertha Brownley, Maze Brownley, Mattie White, Anita DeShields, Goldie Stanley, Edna Hall, Sadie Brown, Messrs. Winfield Bishop, Samuul May, Ray, mond Anderson, Calvin Anderson, John Alston, Walter Bunday, Berthfield Allen, Cephas Allen and Wm. C. Anderson, Franklin Kerr. NR. AND MRS. FREY ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. George E. Frey 1840 Druid Hill avenue, entertained Mrs. G. R. Waller of Springfied, Mass., on last Tuesday night. Among the invited guests were: Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. Mason A. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Wilson, Miss Georgia Frey. Mr. and Mrs. Carrington L. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Turner and Mr. George Frey. They were ushered into the dining room to a pleasing repast. p AN ELABORATE DINNER Mrs. Jausura Fuller of 2646 Boone street, gave an elaborate dinner last Sunday in honor of her son, Mr. Wilbert Fuller of Pennsylvania. The table was beautifully decorated with the latest delicacies of the season. Among those present were: Mrs. Anna C. Smith of 115 W. 25th street, Miss Lillie M. Smith, of Prince Frederick, Md.; Miss Mary Gross, Mr. Gasaway of Philadelphia; Mr. Johnson and daughter, of Mt. Washington. Mrs. Josephine Johnson acted as hostess, after dinner the guests retired to the drawing room where the evening was spent in music and singing. p The Washtika Whist Club of this city was entertained New Year's day at Annapolis by Mr. Norman Mr. John R. Baker, of 1204 Druid Hill avenue is out after a severe attack of neuritis. p Miss Hester Jackson, of Ednor, Md., spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of Miss Marion V. Carroll of Druid Hill avenue. p Samuel Burton, of 1514 Druid Hill avenue, has returned from a visit to Virginia. Rev. G. W. Kinkaid, of Pennsylvania, preached at John Wesley M. E. Church last Sunday morning and at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church at night. Mrs. Minnie Creditt, of 639 W. Lafayette avenue, who fell and broke her left arm in Lafayette Market, a few days ago, is improving. William Johnson, of East Monument street, is able to be out after a brief illness. Marcellus Dobson, of 929 Pierce street, is able to be out after a brief illness. Misses Pauline and Mildred Drummond, of Philadelphia are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Louis Waters of 559 Presstman street. Miss Grace Jackson, of Pittsburg, Pa., visited Miss Maud Lane of Division street during the holidays. Mrs. Frances Bevans has returned to her home, 743 George street after a month's stay in Richmond, Va., visiting her friends. p Mrs. Walter Brown, of 1026 Druid Hill avenue, who has been ill for several weeks, is still confined to her bed. p Mrs. Maggie Bonden, of 5549 Morris street, Germantown, Pa., paid a short visit to the city this week as guest of Miss Martha Harris, of 10 Bishop Road Baltimore. p Mrs. Nannie Bellows and her daughter, Miss Pauline Bellows, both of Washington, were guests of Mrs. N. E. Carpenter of Druid Hill avenue during the Christmas holidays. Mr. Raymond Carpenter with quite a number of his class mates visited his parents during the Christmas holidays. p Miss Lilie Mason, of Woodbury, N. J., and Mrs. Jennie Drummond, of Philadelphia, are visiting Miss Emily F. Stephens, of 1825 Druid Hill avenue. Miss Anna Collins, of 933 Argyle avenue left on December 20th, to spend the winter in Florida. p Mrs. Carrie V. Page, 1304 Argyle avenue, who has been confined to her home for the past ten weeks, is able to be out again and thanks her many friends for their kindness to her during her illness. p Mrs. Blanche Sawyer, of Petersburg, Va., spent the holidays in the city the guest of her mother, Mrs. Carrie Frazier of 1013 Linden avenue. Mrs. Annie Washington, of 626 W. Lanvale street, entertained at luncheon on Christmas day, Captain and Mrs. George Brown, Mrs. George McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Williams of Washington, and Prof. Craig of M St. High School, Washington. p Misses Rachel Crowner and Eliza Matthews, of 1614 Presstman street, have returned from a holiday trip at Shady Side, Anne Arundel county, Md. Misses Reta Bourne and Henrietta Harris have returned from a holiday stay at Island Creek, Calvert county, Md. Mrs. Ida Price, of 1124 Bay street, Atlantic City, N. J., spent Christmas and the holidays in Baltimore visiting relatives and friends. Mr. George I. Ridout, of 1216 Argyle avenue. is quite ill at his home. p Miss Sadie Williams, of Washington, has returned home after a pleasant stay as guest of Mrs. Charles R. Smith of W. Lafayette avenue. Mr. and Mrs. R. Oscar Matthews, of 402 N. Gilmor street entertained Mr. and Mrs. Farrell and the officers and members of the Home Circle on last Thursday evening. A most enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Helen Grace Johnson, of 905 Myrtle avenue has returned to her school in Howard county after spending the holidays with her parents. p Mary E. Brown, 924 Boone street, wishes to thank her many friends and visitors for the kindness during the illness and death of her husband, David E. Brown. Miss M. Edythe Cooper has been elected superintendent of the Sunday School of Whatcoat M. E. Church. THE STAR THEATRE WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 10th MONDAY----NEAL OF THE NAVY TUESDAY--AMATEUR NIGHT 8.30 sharp BALANCE OF THE WEEK MR. TIDORA SOLENOS A genuine YOQUI INDIAN from Monterey, Mexico See him escape from the "Mexican Torture Board", right before your eyes Complete Change of Pictures and Program Each Day Kay Bee Amusement Company [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. MUSIC: Sym Solos: Mr. Winfort J. Br BOYS' DAY BIG Revival and Evacuation AT AMES MEMORIAL Carey and the COMMENCING WATCH MEETING Services will be conducted by Ministers and the me All Christian workers are REV. A. J. MI HOSE ...DAY IN AN ...PROVIDENT WEST BIDDY SUNDAY, JAN EVERYBODY H NOT All members of the Grand Uni quested to attend divine services den avenue and Biddle street, Su p. m. in full regalia, to hear a sp G. W. S. Murray Thompson MUSIC: Symphia Orchestra Fort J. Braxton and M. BIG MALL Evangelist MEMORIAL M Carey and Baker Streets. MEETING NIGHT, CO. Produced by the Pastor and the members of the workers are invited to A. J. MITCHELL, SPIT DAY IN AID OF RENT HOUSE FIRST BIDDLE STREET JANUARY DY HELP TH MUSIC: Symphia Orchestra Solos: Mr. Winfort J. Braxton and Miss Meta Redden BOYS' DAY BIG MALE CHORUS 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 HOSPITAL ...PROVIDENT HOSPITAL... WEST BIDDLE STREET SUNDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1916 EVERYBODY HELP THAT DAY NOTICE! and United Order services at Trinity street, Sunday, Jann ear a special serm ompson A. H All members of the Grand United Order of Nazarites are requested to attend divine services at Trinity A. M. E. church, Linden avenue and Biddle street, Sunday, January 9th, 1916 at 7.30 p. m. in full regalia, to hear a special sermon. By order of, G. W. S. Murray Thompson A. H. Pitts, G. C. of R. Miss Eliza McComas, of 328 Dover street has returned home from spending the holidays with her neices, Miss Etta Elars and Miss Marcellus Elars of Kent county, Md. p Mrs. R. H. Armstrong, of Germantown, Pa., has returned home after visiting her daughter, Mrs. George V. Lottier. Mrs. Pauline Ford has returned to Atlantic City after visiting her mother, Mrs. John Henry Smith. HAIR DRESSING AND SCALP ...TREATMENT... ...DONE BY... MME. McLANE 521 W. HOFFMAN STREET T CLARICE L. SMITH Attorney and Counselor at Law Office: 21 E. Saraloga St. Phone: St. Paul 217 Residence: 400 North St. Phone: Medford 1019 Practice in all the Councils Special attention to Real Estate Trustees Daniel C. Creditt has returned from a holiday trip to Dowringtown, Pa. Mrs. William R. Carr and Mrs. Smith are spending sometime with Prof. James E. Diggs, at Upper Marlboro, Md. The engagement of Miss Ophelia Scott, of 1728 Druid Hill avenue, to Mr. William G. Bond is announced. Mrs. John Durbin, of 1141 N. Carey street spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Campbell of Lancaster, Va. Miss Frances Murphy, is confined to her home on Druid Hill avenue with the lagripe. Rev. J. R. L. Diggs, is filling her position at the Training School. The report of the treasurer of the Maryland-State Colored Teachers' Association will be mailed to those members who paid their Annual Dues in December, 1915. --- 500 MEN AND BOYS AT THE BIG Monster Meeting Sunday, January 9th AT 4 P.M. Bethel A. M. E. Church Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale St. EDITOR R. R. WRIGHT OF PHILADELPHIA SUBJECT "Influences In Michigan Orchestra Baxton and Miss Meta Redden MALE CHORUS Angelistic Services. BRIAL M. E. CHURCH Baker Streets NIGHT, CONTINUING DURING JANUARY By the Pastor, assisted by other members of the Church. We invited to join in with us. TCHELL, Pastor HIPITAL DAY... END OF HOSPITAL... DLE STREET JANUARY 9th, 1916 HELP THAT DAY TICE! Perted Order of Nazarites are re- at Trinity A. M. E. church, Lin- day, January 9th, 1916 at 7.30 special sermon. By order of, A. H. Pitts, G. C. of R. HAIR DRESSING AND SCALP ...TREATMENT... DONE BY... MME. McLANE 521 W. HOFFMAN STREET CLARICE L. SMITH Attorney and Counselor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 217 Residence: 400 rec tmaj St. Phone Madison 100 Y Practice in all the Centres. Special attention to Real Estate Tarmant Co. DR. J. H. BARNETT 802 PARK AVENUE Graduate Chicago College of Mechanic Therapy, post graduate course 1913. Scientific system of treating diseases without drugs. Six years' practice in York, Pa, treatment have been recommended by many of the best physicians of the state. The treatments are distinguished by their gentle and soothing affect on the patient. Treatments can be given at your home. Consultation free. Phone Mt. Vernon 1811 W. The monthly meeting of the Maryland Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Association' was held at the residence of Dr. E. V. Fitzgerald Monday. Dr. Edward Short read a paper on' Acute Nephritis." Colored mechanics are now completing the work of constructing Shiloh Baptist Church, George street and Clinton avenue. --- A fine casket worth $65.00, in black clot, steel gray or white plush highly polished sak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired five heated carriage, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening graves, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crosspin when desired, rugs, chains etc., all of the latest designs. Race Development" ```markdown ``` THE STREET CENTER MONDAY—The Valkyria Picture in 3 parts. Also a good Comedy and Western. TUESDAY—Neal of the Navy. Don't miss the final episode of this great serial; The Silver Lining, a 2 part picture of convict life, also a Comedy. WEDNESDAY—Charles Chaplin in Laughing Gas, and George Ovey In, A Deal in Indians some funny comedies, Broadcloth and Buckskins 2 part Western thriller. THURSDAY—The Girl and the Game. The first episode entitled Helen's Race With Death Don't miss seeing every part of this railroad serial with Helen Holmes the fearless film star in the lead. Keeping Up With Joneses, a cartoon Comedy and a Western. FRIDAY—An exceedingly good act of vaudeville also with our regular show, The Flying Twins, a funny picture of circus life in 4 parts. Also a Comedy. SATURDAY—Our special vaudeville along with our regular show, Stanley and the Voo Doo Worshippers; Bostock Animal Picture. Spider Barlow Cuts In, funny Comedy. Admission price for Friday and Saturday 5c in afternoon. 10c at night. ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY We use only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in all our Compounding. That's why we have the confidence of your Physician. 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