The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOL. XXIV. NO. 34 SEGREGATION LAW NOW BEFORE SUPREME COURT Arguments For and Against The Validity of Louisville's Noxious Measure Heard Became A Law In Baltimore First—Other Large Cities Have Approved It Washington, April 13.—The United States Supreme Court heard arguments for and against the validity of Louisville's segregation law Monday and Tuesday. Moorfield W. Storey, former president of the American Bar Association and present head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, took up part of the two days in contending against the law. He said that' it not only violated the principles of justice, but was an infringement upon property rights. The case is one of grave importance to the colored residents of Baltimore, where the law was first passed; Atlanta, St. Louis, Dallas, Tex, Richmond, Va., and other places. The Maryland Court of Appeals recently sidestepped a decision as to the validity of the Baltimore law, awaiting the decision in the Louisville case. Clayton S. Blakey, Louisville, appeared with Mr. Storey, having been retained by colored citizens and organizations of that city. Justice Pitney casked many questions of Mr. Beckley concerning those features of the ordinance which prevent a Negro from living in a house after he has purchased it provided the house is on a "white" block. He wanted to know if, under the law, a Negro purchasing such property would be required to allow it to remain untenanted until enough white people moved from the block to give the Negroes a majority and thereby make it a "Negro" block. Mr. Beckley replied that the law did provide this but he held that white people were subject to the same provisions in such sections of Louisville; he said the population was constantly shifting and such property seldom remained idle for more than a few months. He pointed out that the law did not affect the right of a Negro to live on a "white" block if he owned the property prior to enactment of the law. Mr. Storey declared the ordinance to be in violation of Section I of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution, in that it deprived one set of American citizens of rights and privileges given to others. He held that it made no difference whether the denial of these rights affected whites or blacks. "The Constitution gives to every American citizen the same rights," said Mr. Storey; "It gives to each what he gives to every other one. It forbids that you shall say to one, 'You shall not buy land there, because you are not white,' or that 'you shall not buy land there because you are not black.'" The Boston lawyer laid stress on the fact that while the ordinance forbids a Negro to live next door to a white man, it does not prevent that man's Negro chauffeur, cook or butler living in the same house or in the rear of the house. "Race prejudice laughs at back fences," he said. Justice McReynolds asked Mr. Storey if under his argument race segregation in all forms were not a disregard of rights. The/Boston BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1916. man held that it is, and then Justice McReynolds asked if the attorney believed it possible to segregate without violating some one's rights. "No," said Mr. Storey. "No one outside this courtroom," said Mr. Storey, "would imagine for an instant that the predominant purpose of this ordinance was not to prevent the colored citizens of Louisville, however industrious, thrifty and well educated they might be, from approaching that condition vaguely described as "social equality." If one of those who enacted this ordinance were defending his course before his constituents he would ask their approval just because he had succeeded so well in establishing a permanent superiority for the white race." DALLAS GETS SEGREGATION Dallas, Tex.. April 12.—On the municipal election held last Tuesday, a segregation law was adopted by a vote of 7,613 for to 4,693 against. The ordinance was strongly opposed by the several thousand colored voters of this city. The law is similar to the one in force in Baltimore. In speaking upon the result the Dallas Express makes the following editorial comment: "These are dark days for the Afro-American. Hunted by the mob, intimidated by the ruffian, outlawed by society and segregated in every conceivable way and in every quarter of the republic, the black man faces fate with a concern which is altogether commendable. He has been reading history and in the light which steams from its pages, he sees that there have been darker days for him than these for him in 'darkest America.' He saw the Missouri Compromise and he witnessed its work. He was the victim of the Fugitive Slave Law and survived. He was sitting there when the United States Supreme Court decided that a 'Negro had no right which a white man was bound to respect.' He survived that decision; aye more, and he still lives, and if he survived these things, he will not disappear on account of the ism of segregation." FAMOUS TENTH CAVALRY SEES SOME ACTION That the Tenth Cavalry is going after Villa with undaunted courage is indicated by a letter received from by the Afro-American James E. Patterson, of Baltimore, a member of Troop D, Tenth Calvary. The letter is dated April 3, and he gives his postoffice as "Somewhere in Mexico," indicating that the troopers are on the move. All letters are censured, he writes, to keep the enemy from getting possible information, should they be intercepted. Speaking of Major Charles Young recent winner of the Spingarn Medal, he says: "Major Young is well and wearing a bright smile. He is commanding the second quadron. He said to me, as he patted me on the back, "Patterson, we are over in Mexico, and we don't care a d——'." Patterson writes that he is well MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS The regular monthly meeting of the Maryland Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association was held at residence of Dr H. Stauton McCard. Dr. Wilkins read a paper on "Dental Caries." The following officers were elected for 1916-17. President, Dr. S. B. Hughes; vice president, Dr. D. C. Browne; recording secretary, Dr. J. M. Wilkins; corresponding secretary, Dr. E. Dickerson; treasurer, Dr. O. D. Jones. Executive committee—Drs. Wheatley, Reid and Fitzgerald; State vice president National Association, Dr. Harry F. Brown. BISHOP COPPIN OPENS SESSION OF A.M.E. CONFERENCE BISHOP COPPIN OPENS SESSION OF A.M.E. CONFERENCE Ministers and Laymen From All Parts of Maryland and Vicinity In Attendance BUT FEW CHANGES EXPECTED Efforts To Remove Book Concern From Philadelphia Are Washington, April 14.—With ministers and laymen from the District of Columbia and all parts of Maryland in attendance the Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Church is holding its ninety-ninth annual session at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, M street, between 15th and 16th streets. The session was called to order Wednesday morning by Bishop L. J. Coppin, who has presided over the Conference for the past eight years. The session is of historic import, occurring just one hundred years after the formation of the denomination by a convention in Philadelphia. This event will be celebrated at the session of the General Conference in Philadelphia next month. The Baltimore Conference vies with the Philadelphia as to which is the oldest in the connection. It has included in its ranks such men as the late Bishop Payne, who built old Bethel Church, Baltimore, while pastoring there and who was an early pioneer for an educated ministry; Rev. Dr. John T. Jenifer, now superannuated; Bishop Tanner, Bishop Turner, one of the most forceful men ever born in Maryland; Bishop Coppin, Bishop J. Albert Johnson, who has charge of the South African work of the denomination; the late Rev. W. D. Swreman, the late Bishop Handy, Bishop John Hurst and others of prominence. At the opening session, following the annual sermon by Rev. John W. Norris, Bishop Coppin delivered an address, in which he referred to the approaching centennial celebration. Formal welcoming services were held, Judge R. H. Terrell, Miss M. A. D. Madre, W. H. J. Beckett, Henry Lassiter, G. W. Shade and others delivering addresses. Rev. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, editor of the African Methodist Review, delivered an eloquent address on "Centennial Echoes," picturing in graphic language the history and achievements of African Methodists. Business sessions were held Thursday morning and afternoon. Missionary rally was held at night, Rev. M. W. Traverse preaching a special sermon. Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the denomination, and Rev. J. W. Rankin, secretary of missions, delivered inspiring addresses. Prof. Hawkins gave an informing outline of the work of his department and Dr. Rankin urged interest in foreign missions. He praised the work of Bishops W. H. Heard and J. Albert Johnson, respectively. A Sharp attack on the foreign policy of the Wilson administration was made in the report of the committee on state of the country, read by Rev. A. L. Gaines. The establishing of a protectorate over Haiti and the letting of Mexico alone was sharply criticized. LOWES' ULTIMATUM After reviewing his work as manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern, Rev. Dr. J. I Lowe sharply criticized the proposal to move the headquarters of the concern from Philadelphia to Nashville. He declared that if the coming General Conference so decreed that he would give up his position. Bishop Coppin also sharply criticized those who would arraign the Southern wing of the church against the Northern. The judiciary committee met to consider charges against several ministers among whom is Rev. Dr. Gaines of Waters A. M. E. Church. Dr. Gaines is a candidate for Bishop of his church. It is probable that Rev. J. W. Sanders will be returned to Bethel Church, the feeling being that he should be given another year to work out his financial plans for the congregation. Most of the Baltimore pastors seem certain of re-appointment. A number of changes in other charges are anticipated. Metropolitan Church, this city, led all in raising "dollar money," Trinity Church, Baltimore, being a close second. Other Baltimore churches made good reports. Bishop Coppin will preach Sunday morning. In the afternoon deacons and elders will be ordained. The conference may adjourn Sunday night. Bishop Earl Cranston of the M. E. Church, delivered an address Friday. WOMEN MEET. The Conference branch of the Women's Mite Missionary Society met Friday afternoon. Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. K. Bertha Hurt, Mrs. L. M. Beckett and others delivering addresses. An educational rally was held tonight (Friday), Rev. Arthur G. C. Randall, of Towson, Md., delivering the educational sermon. Prof. C. G. O'Kelly, president of Kittrell College, and Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, of Philadelphia, made strong pleas for education in all its branches. ATLANTIC CITY Y.M.C.A. REOPENS AFTER REPAIRS Atlantic City,N J., April 12.—The Arctic Avenue Branch of the Y. M. C. A. which was recently badly damaged by fire, was reopened on Wednesday evening of last week, after undergoing extensive repairs, which makes it almost a new building. The building was covered by insurance, but the furniture was a total loss. The building is a three story structure, containing on the first floor an exchange. a large billiard room, meeting room and library. The second and third floors are dormitorys for the use of members of the association and out of town members of other associations. Secretary C. M. Cain, deserves much praise for the splendid work in the rebuilding of the structure and raising funds to replace the destroyed furniture. A very interesting program was rendered during the evening by the University orchestra. The Boy Scouts accompanied the visitors through the building. STUDENTS AT HOWARD GO BACK TO THEIR STUDIES STUDENTS AT HOWARD GO BACK TO THEIR STUDIES Students and Deans Reach An Agreement After A Debate Of Over Six Hours VIOLATION OF LAW DISAVOWED Students Declare They Did Not Willfully Trample The Rules Of The University Washington, April 10.—At twelve o'clock Sunday night after a six hour session, students and Deans came to an agreement whereby work in the University was to be resumed today at conn. The strike which had lasted since Wednesday noon was characterized by perfect order and quiet on the campus while the committee of the student thru the intermediary of the faculty was attempting to come to an agreement with the Board of Deans. The settlement of the disagreement involved a concession by both parties, the students agreeing to apologize for their infraction of the rules in dancing in Spaulding Hall, while the Deans in granting a general amnesty, left the way open for a further conference and institution of student government. The resolution of the Senior Class read: Be it resolved: That the Senior Class, maintaining the justice of its position, yet for the best interests of all concerned, waiving its ground, not its principle, do hereby state that in entering Spaulding Hall on the afternoon of Friday, April 3, 1916, which day was observed as "Frivolity Day," we had no intention, design or purpose to violate the laws of Howard University. The building was enterey in the spirit of sport and frivoldit, in keeping with former celebrations during recent years. It can, therefore, be disavowed in honor and in sincerity that there was any plan to infringe upon any of the laws of Howard University. It was on the basis of this resolution that the whole Senior Class was reinstated without punishment. At the same time the Student Body which had struck out of sympathy with the Seniors presented the following resolution: Be it resolved: That the student body, maintaining the justice of its position, yet for the best interests of Howard University and all concerned, waving its ground not its principle, do hereby recommend and advise that all students of Howard University return to their daily activities in the work of the University on Monday, April 10,1916, at 12 m. That in view of this action freely and voluntarily taken on our part, we feel justified in appealing to the authorities of the University to restore the "statu quo" as to all students affected by all orders issue, so that no student or group of students shall suffer in any way for any action in connection with this affair, and thus close this unhappy incident. And that a committee from the student body be given a conference with the Board of Deans and their respective joint faculties in regard to student grievances. Since the petition for student government presented over a year ago was granted finally by the President, that was not included in the resolutions. The chapel exercises today were marked with the greatest solemnity, and at the close students and faculty arose and sang with fervor the Alma Mater. PRICE THREE CENTS A HANDSUME TABLET TO BE UNVEILED A handsome tablet on the Benjamin Banneker School, Federal and Carter streets, will be unveiled next Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The school is named for Benjamin Banneker, who was born in Howard county in 1831. He achieved distinction by compiling an almanac which had quite a vogue. He was noted for his achievements as an inventor, astronomer and mathematician. He died in 1804. Thomas Jefferson praised him highly for his almanac. Among those who will take part in the unveiling will be Superintendent of Schools Charles J. Koch, City Councilman Harry S. Cummings, who will speak on "The Life of Benjamin Banneker;" School Commissioner Albert Chambers, who will present the tablet; Principal Harry T. Pratt, who will deliver the address of acceptance; Mr. Arthur B. Bibbins, who will present a portrait of Leonard Calvart, the first Governor of the Province of Maryland; A. S. Goldsborough, Bishop John Hurst, and Assistant Superintendent of schools Rowland Watts. Musical numbers will be furnished by the school. WASHINGTON ADMITS DIXON'S PLAY Washington, April 14.—Leading residents here are incensed because the District Commissioners turned down their plea to bar Toim Dixons "Birth of a Nation," which is to appar next week. They may institute mandamus proceedings. LITERARY CRITIC IN WASHINGTON LITERARY CRITICAL IN WASHINGTON Washington, April 14.—William Stanley Braithwaite, the well known literary critic and anthologist, deliv red a lecture at Howard University Tuesday. He will deliver another there Saturday, following his return from a lecture engagement in Baltimore. CHISUM AGAIN IN THE TOILS CHISUM ABUIN IN THE FOILS Oklahoma City, Okla., April 10— Melvin J. Chisum, formerly of the Tribune, a paper published here in the interest of the colored people, was arrested as he attempted to leave the state, after having been found guilty of criminal libel in the famous Langston University case. He is now in jail in Guthrie, for the fine and costs in the case which he sought to evade. Chisum was endeavoring to leave the state and had a ticket to Memphis, Tenn. The deputy sheriff located on a Rock Island train. Chisum watched his chance and leaped from the train and was followed by the deputy sheriff, who overtook him and landed him in jail. SCHOOL TEACHER HONORED Miss Annie E. Smyth of 1203 Harlem avenue was tendered a grand and a most agreeable surprise on Thursday evening, March 30th by the Steenography Class of the Evening High School of which she was the teacher. The evening was very pleasantly spent. At eleven o'clock the guests were ushered to the dining room where a sumptuous repast was served and the presentation of a handsome silver ice cream knife was made by Miss Flossie E. White, a member of the class. Those present were as follows: Missss Annie E. Smith, Miss Pauline Smith, Miss Myrtle Smith, Miss C. Fountain of Denton, Md., Miss Hazel Macbeth, Miss Margaret Thomas, Miss Flossie Pinder, Miss Marie Pinder, Miss Hattie Thompson, Miss Jermima Harris of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Sophia Alexander, Miss Flossie E. White, Miss Edna M. Gibson, Miss Viola Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Alexander; Messrs. James White and Richard Walford, both of Govans; Nimrod Dodson, Robert Boyd, Hawthorne Smith, Theodore Chesley, Harry Sanders. WANTS TO WEAR SOLDIER SLIPPERS Fears The Southern White Folks Will Keep Him From Doing So-What Happened To A Colored Man Who Wanted To Be A Man. Tampa, Fla.—I want to think well of this world and well of myself, and then I want to love all mankind, because that is the only way to get to heaven, and then we must not say "cuss" words because that is at all times against the teaching of religion. But I fear that the white folks of the south are going to keep me from going through the Golden Gates and wearing the golden slippers, and if they do and come down there where I am I expect to make it hot for them. I have often said you can mistreat a man who don't think, but when you put thinking material in his head he is not going to stand it and there is no getting around this kind of thing. Now some time ago, Dr. J. H. Thompson, one of the leading physicians down here went in a white man's drug store to do some business and the clerk insulted him. Of course he resented it, and the white men struck him on the back of the head with something which knocked him down and then he gave him a good beating. For this there were words of praise. "Dr. G. N. Barlow, whipped a big burley nigger." This is what was said and his friends congratulated him and there was no redress on the part of the doctor. One day last week, he saw the doctor, and thought that he could repeat it. This time they were face to face, man to man. He thought that he was able to whip the doctor, and proceeded to do so, but the trumps turned, and Dr. Thompson, just gave this white man a real good flogging, and turned him loose. Now that white man went to the city, told the white people that he was walking along and a "nigger" ran over him with an automobile and then clubbed him with a stick. Then all the white men in town tried to get in a mob to kill Dr. Thompson. Dr. Thompson was arrested, and toed to DeLand or some other point. All the white men wanted to get one Negro behind the bars and then like a lot of cowards go to the jail at night and take him out and hang his body to something and fill it with lead. Is that what you call bravery? Is this true manhood? Five hundred men after one little man. This is what the white man is trying to do in this part of the world, and this is what caused me to say cuss words. I don't know what the result will be. If he has to stand trial, it may be that a mob will get him and end his life. Such is the fate of one little man now hanging, because he dared to defend himself, and was a better man. As long as the white man was doing the beating it was alright, but when the trumps turned then there was a mob. This thing is just hell, without naming any particular h——. I am still in Florida as you can see, and I am sorry to say that I was on the verge of having pneumonia a few days ago, but for the good work of Prof. N. W. Collier, and other friends. I never saw a man work so hard for one man since I have been in the world and all because he is directly interested in me. When I wrote to you last I was in Miami, Fla., and having a great time down there. I told you about some of the things I was seeing in the town and some of the things I was doing. From there I left Monday night in company with Rev J. T Brown, going to DeLand. I have never been to this place before, and it is just an Eden Garden. The Lord had something to do with the making of this place, and I am here to tell you that it is really so. He put on the finishing touch right here in town, and the people will all agree with me that this is really true. Last summer in Boston I met J. W. Wright, the orange grower, and business man, and he invited me to come to Florida during the winter. I heard much about him and his work on orange business, so decided that I would go down and see him for myself and see what he had and what he was doing. I reached there, but he was not expecting me on that train, but I got there just the same and was invited to come right on to to his house. He is about 3 miles from town, but when you get out there you are in a real city home. He is fixed. The stork had just been to his home, and left J. W. Wright, Jr., and this I was informed by the little girl that she had a little brother up stairs. I have heard talk about orange and orange shipping, but I never got to see so much about it before. J. W. Wright is one of the largest orange shippers in Florida, and he has fitted himself to do the work, and then he is surrounded by the whole Wright family. Two brothers, sisters, grandmother and others united in the work. Each one has his grove, but J. W. is the king among them. I am not able to tell you all he owns and all he is doing. His house is not electric lighted, but then he has some kind of light all through his house until all you need to do is to touch a button and it will come on just like the electric light. Bath room and all the other things in his house. Automobile, horses, mules, add everything else that goes to make a good home. Then he has made it to the hearts of the people. He was unknown to many of the people until he went to the National Negro Business League last summer, and there he made a little talk, which put DeLand on the map. It will remain there. I had the pleasure of staying at the home of the baby Wright and at either place I had all the grape fruit, the oranges, chickens, and other good things I could eat and then I was not permitted to walk, but ride around in the automobile. I really wanted to adopt this young man, and he is a young man with a growing family. The Lord has blessed his home. The men are worth something to the race, and they are doing something. Bishop John Hurst has visited this home and spent a little time in it. He has been in the orange groves, and been delighted with his visit. God bless the home and country of these men. They are good church members. Members of the Baptist Church. From Deland I went to Orlando, and went out to R. C. Hungerford Normal and Industrial school, planted by Prof. Calhoun, who died, and his wife took up the work just where he left off and she is a good woman. She has been able to secure a good principal and the school is going on. It is growing and destined to become a great institution in the southland. I was delighted to talk with the students and teacher then took a drive through the country to Orlando. I had a flour sack full of oranges and grape fruits furnished me by Mrs. Calhoun and brought them on to Tampa with me. I find that I am not out of danger yet. I am having them same kind of pains in my right side. If I do not get, better I will let you know and will drop and go into Chiego and go to the hospital where I will remain until I get well or the Lord calls me home. Like most men I do not want to leave here just now, but do just a little more work on earth. This is what we all say and we want to remain right down here. The time is now that I must close. COOKSVILLE NOTES Cooksville, Md., April 13.—Mrs. Catherine Dorsey is confined to her bed, suffering from an attack of the grip; also threatened with pneumonia. Her daughters, Mrs. Ella Cook, of Catonsville and Mrs. L. D. Snowden of Bushy Park are at home with her. . Miss Elizabeth Short returned to her home in Baltimore after a successful term of teaching at Cooksville. . Mr. and Mrs. Holland Randalls buried their little baby boy on April 7th. . Mr. and Mrs. Neal Smith buried their little daughter Maria aged eight years on April 8th after a short illness. Miss Mary F. Parker, daughter of Mrs. Hattie L. Parker of this place has been awarded the alumnae honor scholarship for the junior class for the present year, with the approval of the faculty and of the executive board of the Alumnae Association of Simon's College of Boston, Mass. This scolarship means fifty dollars in cash at any time on application to cashier Miss Parker is a graduate of Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., and of Roxbury High School of Roxbury, Mass. . Mr. J. Howell Howard attended the annual Industrial Exhibit of Montgomery county held at Rockville on April 7th. The body of Mrs. Annie Tyler, the wife of Mr. William Tyler of Woodstock, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parker of Daisy, Howard county, who died April 9th was buried from Mt. Gregory M. E. Church April 12. Age 44 years. Mrs. Sallie Fisher was down from Philadelphia to attend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Tyler. Rev. L. D. Snowden conducted services at the funeral. The following visitors were present: Mr. and Mrs. Littleton Harriday, Miss Carrie V. Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. Isiah Harriday, Mrs. Ida Snowden, Mrs. Minnie King, Mr. Lewis Carter, all of Baltimore. Politics is getting warm in this section. THE AFRO-AMERICAN MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SESSION Washington, D. C., April 11. In the presence of quite a hundred enthusiasts, the second annual meeting of the Interstate Industrial Arts Association, was opened in Myrtilla Minor Normal School, here last Friday afternoon with Prof. Daniel A. Brooks, presiding. The address of welcome was delivered by Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Assistant Superintendent Public Schools of the District of Columbia. In this address, he dwelt at length upon the spirit of complacency which was everywhere manifest in the attitude of American school teachers, venturing the hope that this contentment of mind would soon give way to a more energetic and purposeful endeavor which would be absolutely necessary for the proper development of our children. The address of Miss Anna Cooley, Prof. of Domestic Art in the Teacher's College, N.Y., was most enthusiastically received. At the evening session music was rendered by the Howard Glee Club, and addressess delivered by Mrs. Henrietta Calvin and Miss Carrie A. Lyford, Specialists in Home Economics in the Bureau of Education Washington. Saturday morning was devoted to Round Table discussions, presided over by Mr. Levi Moore, of the Baltimore High School for the men, and Miss Anna Cooley of Columbia University for the ladies. Among the speakers were Mr. F. A. Woodward Principal Smallwood, Prevocational School, Prof. Hugh M. Brown, former Principal Cheney Institute; Mr. Charles H. Jones, instructor in agriculutre, Manassas Industrial Institute; Mr. Charles Morton of Manassas Industrial Institute, and Francis Cardozo of Washington, D. C. Among the lady speakers were: Miss Anna Cooley, New York; Mrs. Julia Shaw, supervisor of household economics, Washington, D. C; Miss Daisy Bailey, Baltimore High School, Miss Jackson, Howard University; Mrs. T. W. Turner, Washington, D C; Miss Barthaloe, Washington; Miss Charlotte Slowe, supervisor of schools of Cecil county, Md.; Miss Eva Wilson, supervisor domestic art, Washington, D. C. Following the noon lunch, the following officers were elected: President, Mr. Daniel A. Brooks; vice presidents, Mrs. Julia W. --- TOWSON JOTTINGS Tow:on, Md., April 13.—Rev. Arthur G. C. Randall left for the Baltimore Annual A. M. E. Annual Conference which meets April 12-17. He addresses the conference Friday evening on Christian Leadership in Popular Education. . At the last service of Mt. Calvary Churha handsome suit of clothes was given to Rev. Randall. Mrs. Emma Smith was chairman of the purchasing committee and Mrs. Clara Smith made the presentation speech. It was reported in this meeting that $929.69 was raised by Mt. Calvary Church in eleven months and a half. . Rev. Robert W. Cheers of Morgan College, preaches at Mt. Calvary Church at 8 p. m. Sunday April 16th. . Rev. and Mrs. Randall and their three sons were guests to dinner of Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Augin recently. At 3:1p. m. last Sunday, Rev. Garnett preached for Rev. D. R. CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE National Benefit Association, Inc. OF WASHINGTON, D. C. December 31st, 1915. Powell. Communion was administered at this service. . . Rev. James Warfield preached at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church last Sunday evening. . . At 3 p. m., April 16th Rev. A. Payne will preach at Mt. Olivet Church. MILLERSVILLE NEWS Millersville, Md., April 13. John Thomas Burley departed this life on April 1st in Baltimore, age 66 years. He was laid to rest at Missions M. E. Church of which he was a member. He leaves a wife and six children. . Mrs. Gertrude Queen of Baltimore is spending a few weeks with Mrs. James Queen at Gambrills. . Mr. Frank Johnson, Sanders Mackel and Lawson Thomas spent Saturday and Sunday in Baltimore with friends. THE FORUM. Editor of the Afro-American: Dear Sir— Your editorial headed "Something New Under the Sun," in your issue of April 1, which refers to a very appropriate method of naming our churches certainly gives rise to an interesting line for historical investigation of the various denominations, as to who and what colored men in history and Biblically have so followed in the footsteps of the Saviour as to be worthy of such a great honor. The history of the Catholic Church gives quite a prominent place to Africans and Africa Civilization in all the ages of its existence. Several of the early Popes came from Africa. It is more than a suspicion that the great St. Augustine was a dark-skinned man. In the year 155 St. Victor, an African occupied the Chair of Peter in Rome—as did St. Melchiades, an African in the year 311, and St. Gelasius in 429. True, our church historians do not say these men were Negroes, neither has it been proven that they were anything else than what church history terms them—simply Africans. Then too, as far as I have been able to ascertain, the only Americans in the Calendar of Saints are dark-skinned people—St. Rose of Lima and Martin de Porres, both South Americans, and generally acknowledged to be of the dark-skinned and mixed blood races. In New York City is a Catholic Church dedicated to St. Benedict the Moor. Catholic Historians tell us that Benedict, the Moor, as his name signifies, was a black man, born at Nucra, in Umbra, Italy, in the year 480. He was the founder of the first religious order in the West. 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Church Sunday night. On Tuesday he was tendered a farewell reception. Rev. G. W. W. Lucas of Ebenezer Baptist Church, preached the annual sermon to the Order of Elks on last Sunday night. Quite a splendid program was rendered. . . Rev. C. S. Briggs was in the city last week packing up and moving to his new home at Staunton, Va. . . Mrs. Golden Bates has been confined to her home for the past few days, but is improving. PERRYMAN ITEMS Perryman, Md., April 13.—A box social was given at Sydney Park Church last Thursday evening by Mrs. Bertha Bradshaw and Miss Idella Prigg. . . Rev. Kent preached at Sydney Park Church Sunday night. . . Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ringgold are rejoicing over the birth of a fine son. . . Robert A. Griffin, a student of Morgan College, spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs. Frances Frisby and Misses Hattie Stansbury and Lida Tilden are on the sick list. . . Mrs Laura E. Welsh, of Edgewood and Miss Anna B. Hooper were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Christy, of Middleburg Farm. . . Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, of Churchville, was the guest last week of her brother, Henry Hollingsworth. . . The patrons will continue Sydney Park School. ANNAPOLIS HAPPENINGS Annapolis, Md., April 13.—The "Mothers' League" met at Staunton Public School Thursday evening April 8th. After a solo by Mrs. Mazie Hawkins, Mrs. Marie A. Madre, of Washington, gave an eloquent talk on "The Child and its Environments." . . Mrs. Jennie Butler and daughter, Edith visited her son, Mr. Garner Butler in Baltimore. . . The Ancient City Lodge of Elks 175 and the Ladies' Temple, an auxiliary, held their thanksgiving services at Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church Sunday evening. Rev. James A. Briscoe addressed the lodge. . . Mrs. Carrie James gave a reception in honor of her daughter, Carrie Ellen. The following were invited: Mr. Joseph A. Taylor, former coach of Morgan College football team; Misses Edna Smith, Florence Thomas, L. N. Colbert, Catherine James, Charlotte Parker; Messrs. Charles Stokes, Frank Brown, Uyles Brooks, Howard Queen, Howard Hutton and Edward Smith. . . The ladies of St. Phillips' Episcopal Church are arranging three-act drama entitled "Daddy" to be given at the Assembly Rooms on May 5th. CHURCHVILLE CHATS Churchville, Md.. April 13 Sunday was preaching day at Asbury M. E. Church. Rev. N. O. Osborne preached owing to the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. L. Brown, who conducted a funeral on Abingdon circuit. . Arbor Day exercises were held at Asbury School last Friday afternoon. After the tree planting a collation was served which all enjoyed. . Mrs. Emma Jane Smith and her mother, Mrs. Julia Osborne, have returned from New York city. BERKLEY BRIFFS Berkley, Md., April 13.—Miss Emma Oliver Douglass of Philadelphia, was buried from Hosanna Church Thursday morning. Mark Prigg, of Darlington, was called to Columbia, Del., to attend the funeral of his brother, Edward Prigg. . Mrs. Rachel Smith was visited by Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Prigg, of Green Spring and Mr. Oliver Osborne of Churchville, Md. Mr. Dennis Wells of Muttonsburg, and Miss Edith Stokes of Stewartsville were married Thursday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. S. Flagg at Havre de Grace William Smith, of Cumberland is spending sometime with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith at Darlington. . . Misses Elizabeth Smith and Hannah Smith spent Sunday evening with Miss Pearl Warfield, of Darlington. Mr. Mark Prigg was called to the bedside of his sister, Mrs Mary Bond, at Port Depoit last Thursday. Misses Anna Bell Williams and Beulah Hall, of Delta, Pa.. were the guests of Mr. John Wilson and Austin Norton Sunday at the residence of Mr. Wilson's parents. DENOON NOTES Denton, Md., April 13. —Rev. J. H. Fitchett has just ended a most successful year as pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, and is in Washington attending the annual session of the Baltimore Conference. The church has reelected the following trustees: Theodore Thomas, G. W. Bailey, A. J. Hailey, A. W. Wayman Nathaniel Taylor, Henry Betts, George Tilghman and Robert Fountain. The Junior Mite Missionary Society has raised $35 during the years. Miss Beatrix Bailey is president, Mrs. M. E. Williams, secretary; Mrs. O. G. Flamer, general secretary, and Mrs. A. H. Fitchett, supervisor. Miss Dora West was week-end visitor to Miss Ida Bailey. CATONSVILLE BRIEFES Catonsville, Md., April 13.- Mr. and Mrs. John James were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson last week. . . The election of Trustees was held Monday night at Grace A. M. E. Church resulting as follows: O. Williams T. Gaither, D. Turner, F. Duckett, Sr., Wm. Carroll, Wm. Ridout, M. Bennett, C. Henson and Thomas Johnson. . . The members of the junior choir tendered their president and leader, Wm. Philip, a surprise last week. He has been sick. . . The members of the U. O. S. Wise Men were tendered a reception at their hall Monday night J. P. Brown, grand master, was present. . . Mr. Asbury Ridout was treated at the hospital for an injury result of running a rusted wire in his hand. . . The Improvement Club has been granted the use of the public school building far its weekly meeting. The privilege was granted after Mr. Oden Williams, the president of the club, consulted the county commissioners. The members of the First Baptist Church wish to thank the women's club of Ellicott City for giving them a grand debate which was grand success. They presented the trustees $14.21. President, Mrs. Herbertine Williams; vice president, Mrs. Wheeler; secretary, Mrs. J. Johnson and assistant secretary, Mrs. Scott. NEWS FROM FREDERICK Frederick, Md., April 13.—The Epworth League rendered an excellent program at Asbury M. E. Church Tuesday night. . . A pastoral reception was held at Asbury M. E. Church Thursday night in honor of Rev. W. A. English. . A library was organized last week. Mr. Ignatius Snowden has been conducting the library since last December. . . Rev. J. G. Bryant preached his farewell sermon on Sunday. A reception was given him on Monday night. Iantha Orchestra furnished music. . Rev. Jacob Gross was buried from Asbury Church Monday, services being conducted by Rev. English, assisted by Rev. L. J. Valentine. A number of persons are expecting to attend the conference at Metropolitan Church, Washington. FLKTON HAPPENINGS Elkton, Md., April 13.—Miss Jennie Francis visited relatives in Wilmington last week . . The Penrose Pleasure Club was given a luncheon Sunday by M. and Mrs. Frank Matthews. Those present were: Miss Manson Hindman, Miss Eleanora Braywood, Mary Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Jones, Howard Montgomery and John Bowser. . . Mrs. Ida Pennington of Easton, returned home last Wednesday. . . Misses Florence Thomas and Florence Garrison spent last week in Wilmington. . . The Penrose Pleasure Club at its last meeting elected John Bowser president to succeed Mrs. Oscar Savins, who resigned . . . Mr. John W. Pennington, of Easton, spent the week-end here. . . Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Gibbs, Mrs. Howard Wilson and Mr. Norman Hutcherson. Miss Annie Wilson and Mr. Leroy Smith visited friends in Wilmington last week. . . Dr. S. E. Maloney, pastor of Wrights A. M. E. Church preached his farewell sermon Sunday evening. . . The funeral of Mr. George Baily took place Tuesday afternoon at Providence A. U. M. P. Church, Rev. W. H. Rector, officiating. SPARKS, MD. Sparks, Md., April 12.—The funeral of Mrs. M. Eilen Meyers, took place from Stevens Chapel Sunday, Rev. P.O. Bundick, officiating. Mrs. Meyers is survived by a husband, Alfred Myers, three sons and one daughter. . . Rev. P. O. Bundick preached his farewell sermon Sunday night. The ladies of the church gave a reception in his honor on Monday night, which was largely attended. 1HE AFRO-AMERICAN LUTHERYILLE HAPPENINGS Lutherville, Md., April 12.—The Communion service was conducted at Edgewood M. E. Church Sunday night by the pastor, Rev. Wm. Brown, assisted by Rev. Charles Johnson. . Mrs. Simon Scott is visiting relatives of West Roland Park. . Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey of Chase City, Va., is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pullman. . Rev. Wm. Brown addressed the League Sunday evening. . Mr. Henry Meredith and little son, George visited his sister in Baltimore. . The Juveniles of which Miss Elizabeth Meredith is president gave an entertainment at Odd Fellow's Hall which met last week. . The Sunday School scholars are rehearsing for Easter. . Mr. Randolph Matthew, who is confined to his bed is slowly improving. . Mrs. Eva Carroll and Mr. Elias Meredith are still on the sick list. HAVRE DE GRACE Havre de Grace, Md., April 13.—Arbor Day exercises were observed at the public school. Prof. Abel Cromwell ordered 100 trees from the nursery and quite a number of pupils and others purchased them. One tree was named Booker T. Washington in memory of that great leader and another for the late Lewis Richardson a trustee. Both were planted on the school grounds . Mr. George Richardson injured his back while working at the P. W. and B. station and is confined to his home . . Mr. Albert Bentley is undergoing a treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore . . Mrs. Amanda Walter is ill . . Master Richard Wing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ruffus Wing, who has been ill with pneumonia, is convalescing. . . Rev. L. S. and Mrs. Flagg were tendered a reception in the lecture room of St. James A. M. E. Church Monday evening. Mrs. Alberta Holiday was the hostess. The following persons spoke of the services rendered by Rev. Flagg the past six months: Messrs. Augustus Bishop S. J. Ennis and Mrs. Laura Mitchel, Mr. I. Peaco presented a fine cake to Mr. Flagg and Mr. George Mitchell on behalf of the stewards $7 both expressed their appreciation. WOODVILLE JOTTINGS Woodville, Md., April 13.—Services were held at John Wesley M. E. Church Sunday Rev. R. F. Coates pastor, occupied the pulpit. Services were held at St. Phillip P. E. Chruch at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., Rev R. S. Hoogland, pastor in charge. . Mrs. Lucy E. Adams has returned from Chillum. Md. Mrs. R. F. Coates is visiting her sister in New York. . Marbury Dent is on the sick list. . Ruffian Gross, of Chillum, Md., was the guest of his uncle, Albert Dent. Mrs. Howard Delaney, Miss Mary Wright and Mr. Benjamin Wright spent the week end with their mother, Mrs. Sarah Adams. . Mrs. Hennie Tolson attended the funeral of her brother in Washington. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Douglass. COGKEYSVILLE NOTES Cockeysville, Md., April 13. Rev. W. H. S. Bailey left Tuesday to attend the A. M. E. Conference in Washington. . . The Galilean Fishermen's Tabernacle of Bazil held their annual reception on March 24th. . . A grand Easter reception and entertainment will be given at Odd Fellows Hall on Easter Monday night. CEFILTON NOTES Cecilton, Md., April 13.—Mrs. Susan Douglas died Tuesday, April 4th. . . Mrs. Sarah Boyer, who has been quite ill, is recovering. Rev. John Hammond has left for the A. M. E. Conference. . . Miss Daisy Douglas, Miss Oliva Douglas, Miss Mary Douglas and Mr. John Douglas have been visiting the mother this week. POMONKEY CLIPPINGS Pomonkey, Md., April 13.—Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, district superintendent, preached here Sunday. Mrs. Elwood Marshall and Miss Helen Marshall were visitors here from White Plains. . Rev. Chew will spend the coming week here. Mr. Thomas Slater and his assistants had an interesting program here at six p. m. Sunday for the Epworth League. . Miss F. G. Clark is teaching here in Miss Griffin's place, the latter having returned to her home in Baltimore. Mrs. John Gray, Mrs. Milburne Ransome, Mr. Arthur Ross and Mr. Wm. Jacobs visited Glymont school during the past week. . The funeral of Freddie Easton who died here at the residence of his father, Mr. Alexandria Easton, were held at Metropolitan Church Tuesday. Little Miss Margarite Johnson is suffering from a slight attack of chills. HAGERSTOWN NOTES Hagerstown, Md., April 12. Mrs. Caroline Barnum, widow of the late Thomas Barnum, died Thursday evening, April 6, at the home of her son, Richard Barnum, this city. Mr. Barnum was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Washington county. She survived her husband twenty years. She is survived by the following children: Richard and Mrs. Emma Stewart, Hagerstown; Rev John R. Stewart, of Detroit, Mich; Thomas J., New York; and Mrs. Edward W. Coberth, of Pittsburgh, Pa. The funeral was held Sunday at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Rev R. E. Ford, pastor, officiating. Indian Head, Md., April 13.—The funeral of Mrs. James G. Campbell was held at St. Charles Catholic Church Friday. She leaves a husband, seven children and a host of relatives. Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson spent the past week in Baltimore visiting her aunt, Mrs. Esther Terrell. The funeral of Mrs. Francis Butler, who died Friday in Washington, was held here Tuesday. Mr. Wm. Jacobs is an agent here for the National Beneficial Association. Mr. George W. Brooks, of Baltimore, has accepted a position here with Mr. M. Schwartz as tailor. Mrs. T. Nesbit, of Washington, were here to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. George Bush spent the week-end in Port Tobacco. Mr. James Penny and Mr. Alexandria Swann are each possessors of Ford five passenger cars. Mr. Wm. Brooks and brother spent Sunday in Port Tobacco with their mother, Mrs. Z. Johnson. McDaniel, Md., April 12. - Rev. M. P. Sterling, the new pastor of the M. E. Church preached his first sermon Sunday morning to a large congregation. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Julia O. Waters. The Junior League of which Mr. Charles Trott is president held its regular meeting in the afternoon. Saturday night the Ladies' Aid gave a very successful concert at which Mr. Willie Curtis delivered an amusing sermon. . The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Palmer and left a very interesting baby girl. . Mrs. W. J. Matthews was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Murray, Sunday. . Mrs. Annie Trowal of Baltimore, is the guest of her father. Mr. J. Webb. OXFORD HAPPENINGS Oxford, Md., April 13.—Sunday last, the congregation was made happy by the return of their pastor, Rev. John L. Parker, of John Wesley and Waters M.E. Churches. Wayman Memorial A.M.E. Church is marching on to victory. . Faith A. M. E. Church is still gaining ground, Rev. J. T. Molock, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. John Vellum drove 28 miles last Sunday to attend their church services. . Mr. Martin Thompson has returned from Philadelphia where he spent a few days with his children. . Mrs. M. R. Douglas spent a pleasant trip to Philadelphia, Pa., as the guest of her many friends. Trappe, Md., April 13.—Mrs. Eliza Slaw, of Ivorytown is dead. Sne was a faithful member of church for a long time. . Rev. H. Norwood has been sent to another charge and the Rev. A. H. Chase takes his place here . Mrs. Nathan Wells is improving after a severe illness. . Mr. Hirl Brooks is suffering from a severe illness. The Sunday school girls gave Rev. Norwood a fine supper last week before his leaving for his new charge. TAPPAHAGNOCK NEWS Tappahannock, Va., April 13. The thirty-ninth annual celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation was held here April 4th. Dr. Charles Morris, of Norfolk, Va., was orator of the day. Mr. Claiborne dolmes, an old citizen died Saturday, aged 83. Services were well attended at First Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. J. H. Martin preached morning and night. 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EGF AN Checks, Money Orders , and Braits should be made payable lo THE APRO-ANERICAN CO. eee BALTIMORE, APRIL 16, 1916 If IS TO LAUGH Our iccal contemporary is pat ting itself on the back that it had the news of the Washington Con- ference the week after the Con- ference closed. At least two mem- bers of its staff were members of the conference and on the ground, and yet the Afro-American was full one- week ahead of it, Inside of three hours: after the election of delegates was over the news of the election and the names of those elected was being carried in all directions over this city by the Afro-American Newsies. Inside of five hours after the appointments had been read there were being set up in type by the Afro-American, and yet our contemporary is claim- ing that it “preceded every other journal with the news.”” = ‘Ah well, perhaps we are just a little too hard on our young friend, it had not rend the Afro-American, and yet it was in Richmond the next morning perhaps before it was out of bed. BOSTON’S BILLY SUNDAY Sensationalism is not confinec to the one evangelist who holds forth twice daily in the York Road Tabernacle. Here is a sample from a sermon of the Reverend T. S. Harten, who preached to such ‘erowds in Boston and Cambridge, that the yolice were forced to con- stant vigilance to prevent the thousands turned away from storm- ing the churches. In a. recent ser- mon the Rev. Harten had some especially severe things to say about adultery, when he noticed some evidence of disapproval from the audience. Leaping upon a chair -and shaking his fists, he said: You good-for-nothing, double- ‘twisted, boxed-ankled, bow-legged, ‘knock-kneed scoundrels, if you don’t like this, 1'J] take the next ‘train home. If I knew you were ‘going to give me $1600 I would’nt eon the goapel. If the truth fil keep you from giving you can keep your money. I'll preach the ‘gospel, and depend upon God, and if you don’t want me baek at this church again,and if no other chureh wants me,: before I'll cover up sin, I will get mea box, and stand on the street corners and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Census report on the death rate for. cities of more than ten ‘thousand and less than one hundred thousand population gives thé death rate ofthe celored peeple as 27.8 ‘per one thousand in Cumberland, 11.7 in Frederick, and 19.4 in Hagerstown. It is apparently twice as dangerous to live in Cumberland or. in Hagerstown as in Frederick. ‘These figures are hewever estimates for the year 1914, and a glance at the. average death rate from 1906 to 1910 shadows that the death rate “4n-all three cities is-a constant, 80 “per one thousand population. ’ If “an accident has-given Frederick the “Jowest;death: rate: in- the state in the past ten years, there is a reason for rejoicing, but if on the other hand this lowest death rate ha: come as the result of conscious and conscientious fighting and conquer- ing tuberculosis, typhoid fever and whooping cough, these dreaded scourges of our people, then the rest of the state needs to take its hat off to Frederick, and more than that, follow its example, ' LINCOLN JILL. AND LIQUGR QUESTION reads a headline in the Dayton Forum, If the wets win the Forum might have this to say after the election. LINCOLN ILL, QUESTION OF LIQUOR, Hurrah for the Tenth Cavalry! Funsten terms them the best soldiers he has. A United States Senator speaking from the flocr gave it as his opinion that he cou!d conquer al! Mexico with the Tenth and one other colored regiment, and then last Saturday the black troopers under Colonel Brown sur- prised and wiped out a Villa Band. Is there any wonder that a Mexi- can newspaper advocates Negro emigration into Mexico, ‘*in order that they shall improve and vigorate our race.’’ | College student, and son ofa college professor, Arthur Tunnell | has recently sent a picture of him- self to his parents at_ Howard Uni- versity. The youthful Tunnel is a -member of a white Canadian regi- ‘ment now in one of the English training camps preparatory to join- ‘ing other Allied troops at the front. The picture shows the members of the company seated attentively around the young collegian, who is rexding to them. We should not he astonished to hear that in ad- dition he is reading from the poems of Dunbar, and jiat his hearers, quite unknown to themselves, are honoring not-cnly a young Negra but the great Negro Poet. The United States imported about $3,250,000 worth of chicie in 1915, and this is only one-half of what was expended for chicle in 1913, Some of this goes to make ‘a substitute for gutta percha, but ‘the bulk goes to the manufacturers of chewing gum. Chicle is the dried milky juice of the sapodilla tree, wheih is one of the large family of tropical trees known as the bully trees. It is then the bully tree juice that is _syudged on the under side of a dining room chair during meals holds up a bed post over night, and between times travels back and forth between the molars of millions of Americans without reference to age, sex, color, or previous condition of the teeth. A VISIT TO THE HBUSE OF THE GH SHEPHERD “Committed to the House of Good Shepherd for Colored Girls,”’ is the caption we often read in the newspapers when some colored gir! has gone wrong, committed some small crime, or claimed by her parents to be incorrigible. In the language of her companions, she has been put away. In the eyes of a great many uninformed this iz almost equal to an adult being com- mitted to the jail or state prison. But this is not a fact by many means, as can be easily demonstrat- ed by a visit to this most commend- able institution. There are few, if any institutions in this city for the detention of young girls that is better managed and where the gizls are treated better. The institution, we'l situated on the Calverton road at the intersec- tion of- Franklin street, in a high and healthy location, is of the most modern construction, with every convenience for an institution of this kind. The rooms are all well lighted and well ventilated and cheerful in every respect. The dormitories are large, well lighted and well ventilated and as neat and clean as the proverbial new pin. The girls are looked after by trenty members of the’ Order, Sisters of the Gooa Shepherd, and i£ appearances count for anything. they are as happy as well could pe expected’ of anyone under confine- men}. The work is not hard and the hours not too long. They are all taught useful occupations, and after coming out of the institu- tion, have something with which they can make an honest living, if they so desire, The Sisters re- ceive no pay for their work, but their lives are devoted to this tervice, and well do they perform it, There are no high walls around the institution, bit it is so welll managed that many of the inmates| have. no desire to Jeave after being there for a length of time. A con- versation “with. one ef the inmates developed the fact that she had been there for. seventeen years, could leave at any time, but.had no desire to doso. This speaks well! (HE AFPRO-AMERICAN IE a of the management. ‘Too much praise cannot be given CONTRIBUTIONS ST to the managers of this worthy| Ata recent meeting institution, chief among whom is|0f Directors of Provic Mr. Joseph Wheeler, of the Com-|it was decided that s monwealth Bank; Mother Agnes|pital is more centrall; who is in charge, and Rey. Fatherjcampaign might be « Doory, who is at the head jbetter advantage ther THE STRIKE AT HOWARD Ex-President Eliot. of Harvard is said to have remarked that he resigned his position at a time when he. could still mount a stair- way two steps ata time, What he really meant was that he thot it wisest to retire before the natural conservative policy of his older years found continued and de- termined opposition from. the younger and therefore more radical faculty and students. If the -ame good judgment applied to the presi- dent of Howard University he must surely have retired before the pro- test against his policy registered by members of the faculty last year, und the strike of the whole student body which ended only last week. ‘The grievances. of the students of Howard in the strike just ended may be summed up in their lack of sympathy with the inactivity of President Newman, who has in large measure shifted the adminis- tration of the University to the Board of Deans, The arbitrary suspension of the Senior Class with out a hearing-represented but one of the many caprices, carried out by this Board while the President looked thotlessly on. President Newman is unfortunate in that he succeeded Howard's most active President, now Bishop, Wilbur P. ‘Thirkield. Under Bishop Thir- kield's preside:cy. the University doubled its registration, its Con- ‘eressional appropriation, added a Carnegie Library, a Szience Hall and a Manual Avts Suilding, snd in athletics and debating held the first place among the colored colleges. an of this was dane in less than eight years. In the three years of President Newman's administra- tion, the University has simply advanced under the impetus already given, and the actual government has descended and in large measure been dissipated among the Deans of the several departments. Authority distributed among several heads all equally strong was bound to express itself with appar- ent if not real arbitrariness, and eventually to commit itself toa policy of inconsistency. It was this that the students rebelled against, and which they have in some measure remedied by the terms under which they re-enter the University after the strike. The student government which was asked for and has been granted will do away with all inconsistency of dealing with students, and make another strike like this one prac- tically impossible. . Whenever a student body out- grows its administration, rebellion like that at Howard is bound to re- sult. That President Newman did not forsee his crisis, and give way to the demand for student govern- ment before he was forced to, is: the best sign that he, in the words of the ex-president of Harvard, is no longer able to go up the stair- way two steps at a time. 7 | CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS The Belllmen's Social Club held their semi-annual election of offi cers on Friday, April 7th. A large number of members were present. There were a number of aspirants for different offices but after the ballots were counted the following successful candidates were announc- ed: President, Thos. W. Williams; first vice president,Stetson D. Wil- son; second vice president, Clarence Davis; financial secretary, Howard L Jobns; recording secretary, Clarence Holland; treasurer, David E. Green; assistant treasurer, Sam- uel Mason;ousiness manager, Morris Carter. ‘the following gentlemen were elected to serve with the Board of Governors: Messrs. Wm. Bond, Roland Henson, John Gross, Joseph Paul, Charles Bell. Mr. and Mrs, Gilbert Adams, ‘of Oxford, Md.,celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday evening, April 13, 1916, at their residence. The sum of $27.50 was presented in gold and $9.50 in sil- ver, and lots of other valuable pres- ents were received. Mr. and Mrs. Adams have five grown children— James H. Adams of Philadelphia; William G, Adams of Baltimore; Clarence P. Adams of Baltimore and Mrs. Isaac A. Queen of Oxford, Md. The other -visiting triends were: Mrs. Amelia Griffin and Mrs. Frances Hawkins of Baltimore. ‘There were 54 guests invited. The evening was delightfully spent. A beautiful repast was served. . — p a FOR RENT—1306 Mount street near Laurens street, nine rooms and bath; in first class condition. Apply CHARLES T. GILLES, 1880 Wood- year street. CONTRIBUTIONS STILL GORING At a recent meeting of the Boarc of Directors of Provident Hospita it was decided that since the hos: pital is more centrally located. the campaign might be carried on te better advantage there. Miss Amy Williams is in charge of the office and in sending notices regularly to subscribers reminding them of their payments when due. The method has produced gond resujts, for since last Wednesday nearly $150. in cash has been brought to the hospital for payments. on pledges. Mr. Wm. White, chair- man of the Waiters’ Committee, sent in one check for $50.00 for a new subseription, and another for $12.90 from the waiters, maids and cooks of the Steamer ‘‘City of Nor- folk.’’ Union Baptist Church sent in an additional subscription of $40. making in all $50.00 from that congregation, $3. of which was donated by Rev. Harvey John- son; Macedonia Baptist Church donated $49.22, and Psalmist Bap- tist Church donated $15.15 all of which’ went to the Clergymen’s Committee. The Willing Workers of Metropolitan M. E. Church donated $10.00; Mr. Wm. Pace of Newport, R. 1., sent a check for $8.00. H. M. Burkett, chairman campaign committee. Report of the Campaign for Provident Hospital for week end- eee ROME NG Te oemre ign renee en | Waiters $1076.55 Doctors 646.50 ‘Teachers 638.83 Odd Fellows 363.93 Citizens. 313.22 Pythiansy 308.10 Business Men 227.45 Clergymen 272.15 Children 175,63 Ladies 141.50 tks © 90.70 Board of Direetors 88 35 Masons 62.40 Mases 35.00 Nazarites no report Good Hopes no report Fishermen no report $452.81 Cash $180.05 Pledges 3022.76 Cotal $4452.81 WHEELER, Enoch T., April 2, beloved husband of the Jate Rachel Wheeler and beloved father of Mary E., Richard C., and Enoch M. Wheeler, entered into rest at his late residence, 631 George street. ‘Funeral from Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Tuesday, April 11, at 2 p. mi, Rey. I. N. Ross, officiating. Interment in Mt.Auburn Cemetery. We cannot understand why we must part From those we love so dear; But God, Who doeth all things well, Will sometime make it plain. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness to our beloved husband and father, Mr. Enoch T. Wheeler,and for the floral designs at his death, Miss Mary E, Wheeler. He wasa member of the Ells- worth Post G.A.R. which will mourn the loss of a faithful broth- ae HARDY—Caroline C., April 10, beloved wife of ohn S., departed this life in full triumph of faith at her late residence, 1231 Druid Hill avenue. Funeral from Sharp Street M. E. Church Thursday April 13, at 2 p. m., Rev, M. J. Naylor officiating. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Dearest loved one I have laid thee In the peaceful grave’s embrace But thy memory shall be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face. 1 wish to sincerely thank the frienda of my deceased wife for their kindness during her long ill- ness and for the floral tributes at her death. mi =a ae ae Mrs. M. L. Crew, of 664 Mul- berry ‘street, wishes’ to thank her many friends for their kindness to her husband, Mr. R. B. Crew, who has been confined to his home by serious illness for some time, but now able to be out again, p Sister Mary Veronica died April 9, 1916 at St. Francis Convent. Her name in the world was Bila Hall, born ,in Baltimore county, Md., 23: years ago. She leaves a mother and father, Mr. and Mrs, ‘Abram Hall and two brothers, Edward and Abram Halt, and one aunt, Mrs Preston Horn, and two ‘uncles, Harry and Charles Wood- land. "granddaughter of the late Rose Edwards. p | Mrs, Norman Simms, who has heen ill at her home, 608 Gold street, is improving. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Campbell, of 1421 Argyle avenueg are receiv- ing congratulations on ths birth ef ason, FOR SALE—548 Mosher street; § private rooms and bath, city sew. elage. STIGCESSFUL QUEEN'S RALLY Members ane ITIeEnds Of bHe Lire Independent A. M. E. Chure’ turned out at unique entertain ment. A successful Queen’s Rally wa held at First 1. A. M. Ev Churel jon Friday mght, March. 31st, unde ; the auspices of the Sub-Stewardess "es, It was the first queen’s rall ‘the chureh has given. ‘The churel was filled to overflowing, Mrs Jennie H. Ross, directress, heraldec ithe arvival of each country and they ‘marched to the grand march playec iby Mrs. Cora Jones. One’ of the features was Uncle Sam and hi I seeretaries. | Mr. Thomas Waters represented ‘Uncle Sam; Mr, Thomas Potts, secretary of State; Mr. Pred Dab: ney, secretary of War. } ‘he following were the reports from each country: America, Mrs. Laura Peters, queen; Jerry Mat- thews, lard- chamberlain, $28.50. England, Mrs, Julia Monroe, queen; Charles Gross, lord chamberlain, $12.86, Germany, Mrs. Maggie Gaskins,queen; Joseph Brown, lord chamberlain, $8.68. France, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, queen; Edward Coxen, Jord chamberlain, $6.49. Japan, Mrs. Ella Hanley, queen; George Brown, lord chamberlain, $11.49. Greece, Miss Georgie Turner, queen; C. H. Hanley, lord chamberlain, $26.85. Russia, Mr. Helen Campher, queen; Frederick Matthews, lord chamberlain, $2.75. Denmark, Mrs, M. Tyree, queen; Prof. Bowman, lord chamberlain, $3.25. Sweden, Mrs. Mary Gross, ‘queen; John Grooms,lord chamber- ain, $5.51. Africa, Miss Ella Ban- ftom, “aueen; He F. Bayne, Jord chamberlain, $27.85, Sales $9.51. | Bis, II. B. Frey” presented the report of each country. Mrs. jLunre Peters having raised the Hhighest amount was crowned by itrs. Jennie Ross who also thank- ed the other queens fur raising the amounts they had reported, ‘Tuesday night a reception was ‘tendered the participants at the parsonage, 123% Argyle avenue, ‘The officers of the sub-stewardesses are Miss Blla Bantom, president; Mrs. Helen Camphor, secretary. Finance committee for the enter- tainment: Mrs. H. E, Frey, Mrs. Lula Cummings, Miss Sarah Tuo- good. $143.64 was reported on the night of the entertainment. Re- ceived $6.50 since making a total of $150 00. : President, Miss Ella Bantom, Dr, L.C. Curtis is pastor of the church. Trustees: Bro. Wm. Tyler, secre- tary; Bro, Joseph King, treas, MATTHEWS, Nicholas, April 5, beloved husband of. Mrs, Annie R, and devoted father of Florence E. and Nicholas, Jr., and Mrs. Ada Desbields entered into rest at his late residence, 1009 Linden avenue. Funeral from above address Friday, April 7, at 2p. m,_ ‘Rev. M. J. Naylor officiated. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Dear busband thou hast left me In this sad and lonely world They may 1 have forgotten you No my darling I never will Mr. Matthews was born in Fred- erick 75 years ago, came to Balti- more 1860. He was a preminent waiter for Mr. and Mrs, Frank H. Howard for over 20 years and was found faithful in the performance of his duty. He was strickened blind during the last seven years of his life but was healthy in body. snd mind. He leaves a host of friends and relatives. I wish to thank the many friends of my deceased husband for their kindness during his illness. and for the floral tributes at his death. Mrs. Nicholas Matthews. KERR, Wilbert, beloved son of oR ree te eee cee ee cal KERR, Wilbert, beloved son of Sarah Kerr, and brother of Pear! and Robert Kerr, and Clarence Mitchell, entered into rest at his ate residence, 514 N, Mount street. ‘Funeral from Oak St. M, E. Church Thursday, April 13th at 2 p.m. Rev. Joseph Gwynn officiating. In- terment in Mt. Aubnrn Cemetery. Survived by three aunts and one uncle. Only 2 mother's heart can tell. Dearest son, how we miss you Since from earth you went away; Farewell, dear son, isan awful word, Which pierces a mother's heart. I take this method to thank my friends for their kindness’and sym- pathy at the demise of my son, Wilaest Kerr, Sarah Kerr POTTES, Lottie, April 1, belov- ed wife of Stephen Pottes, mother ‘of Miss Mattie Bishop and devoted friend of Miss Gertrude Hall,enter- ‘ed into rest at 805 Pine street. Funeral from, the above address Friday, April 14, Rev. L. C. Curtis officiating. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. e We wish to thank the many friends forthe kindness and ex- pressions of sympathy at the death ‘of aur devoted wife and daughter, ‘Mrs. Lottie Potties. : Stephen Pottes and family. j Je In Memoriam. WHEATLEY—In sad but loving re- membrance of my dear husband, Rev. C, C Wheatley, who departed this life three eats ago, April 3, 1913, at Charlotte Hall, ad. Three long years have passed and gone Since yuu reached that celestial shore Not one day have you been forgotten For in my heart I love you still, By his wife; Mrs, P. H. Wheatley, pee _ Wewish to thank our relatives and friends, for their kindness to our dear mother, the late Annie Leatharbury, dure ing her lingering illness and for the beaue tiful floral tributes aiter herdeath. ALSTON—Laura Alston. entered’ into rest on April 8, 1916 at 10.30 p. m, She was the beloved wife of Henry Al- ston. The funerai took place_from her Late residence Turner's Station, Baltimore County, on Tuesday at 1 p. m., thence to St. Matihews M. B, Church. "Interment in Asbury Cemetey. Carles 13. Jones and Mrs. Robert A’ Elliott had charge of the funeral arrahgements, CURRY—Sacred to the memory of our dear sister and mother, Mery EB. Biggs ‘Curry, who died at her ‘home in ‘Getiys- ‘burg, Pa. on April 9, 1911, and whose is as'dear, “In the love of There as the ‘Tove of here ” to the hundreds of lives she touched in many communities, where her winning personality and sympathetic na- ture won many firm friendships that ceased only with her life. I kneel in the dark and say Lonly dream that I weep She would not leave me and go away She has only fallen asleep. Tenuerly, unawares Sleep came in the waning light And kissed her there on the twilight stairs ‘That lead to the morning light - And that she will wake Izknow And smile at a grief like this Ue could not be she would leave me so With never a good nigbt kiss. Dr. W. M. Biggs, Mary B. B. and Basit G.E. Curry. Mr. Jefferson Jones and family wish to thank the many friends for their_kindess during the illness of Mrs, Louise B. Jones, 1332 N, Stricker street, wife and mother, and sympathies and beautiful floral con= teibwiuus at her death, The funeral of Mrs. Alesina Hartis who deparied this life afler an extended illness at her home, 62 Winters avenue Catons- ‘ville Friday’ March 3ist, at 10.15 p, m, war held at Grace A.M. E. Ohurch Ca fonsville, on Weanecday ‘Apri sity fev, C.H. Murray officiated, assisted by Rev. | L. S, Flagg. Interment was in Hanis. town Cemetery. ‘The deceased is survived by a sisterindaw and three nephews and four cousins- 7 The nearest relatives of the late Mrs. Alexina Harris wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during her ill | ness and their beautiful floral tributes after death. Ella Fountain and sons, Howard, [rving, Roland, Briscoe. CUMMINGS--In sad. but loving re- membrance of oursbeloved mother, Sue- hannah. who departed this life two years ago, April 16th, 1914. ‘Two years ago dear mother You left us from our home; Where we lived so long together Now we are all alone. Always sad, Oh! God how dreary Lonesome! Lonesome, every spat; Listening for the voice of mother, Silent, for we hear her not. We often sit and wonder At what she would say; If she only knew the changes, That have happened since that day. By her loving children. STEWARD—In loving remembrance of Jeseph T., the beloved husband of Leonia Steward, who departed this life after a brief illness of five weeks, in full triumph of faith, on Saturday, April Ist, 1918, aged 34 years, at 316 Diamond street. The fam- ily and widow wish to express their great appreciation for the hindness of our friends, and the special care and attention by the members of the Elks shown during his illness and sudden demise. Peaceful be thy rest dear one It is sweet to breathe thy name; In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. By his loving wife, Leonia. | FURBY—In sad and loving remem- brance of my son Thomas L., and my hus- band Alida D.. who departed this life on January 13th, 1903 and March 30th, 1914. * My heart in deep sorrow returns to the day As memory recalls how death bore them aways And left me in tears. in grief and in woe When I stood at their bedside some years ago. But I know you are happy In the mansion of the blessed; Where there is no sorrow In your sweet and eternal rest. "Tis sweet to be remembered And a pleasant thing to find; Although you are absent, You are still in my mind, But never mind darling husband and son My time is drawing near; ‘When I hope that I may meet.you Then I will be happy and dry away my tears. By your loving wife and mother, Amelia Furby, Mr. and Mrs, Rebert Tutman wish to thank.their many friends for the words of sympathy and kind service rendered du ring the illness of our daughter, also the- sad bereavement of Daisy L. Butler, who departed this life Saturday April 8, 1916 HARROD —In sad and. loving remem brance of my dear friend Estella, who de~ parted this life April 1th, 1915. At the beautiful gate she stands and waits Our loved one from sin set sr2e; I shall clasp her hand and feel her kiss, ‘When the gates unFinge for me. By her devoted friend, Lucretia Thomas ‘The family of the late Mrs, Ella Nelson Chatman, who died at her home, Phoenix, Md., on March 26th, after a brief illness, wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during her. illness'and_ for the beautiful floral tributes after death. AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday, April 23rd, 1916, at 8 o'clock Recitation by Miss Mary Brown; solo by Mrs Estella Dixon; Solo by Mrs Annie L. Williams, Mrs. Lottie Goldgold, accompanist; solo by Miss Pauline Barnes; solo by Miss Violet Burwell; address, "The Ethiopian's Place in History." Rev. J. W. Norris; recitation by Miss Emma Frisby, of Allen A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia, Fu. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Caroline and McElderry Streets EASTER SUNDAY AND MONDAY. APRIL 23-24, 1916 ORDER OF SERVICES: The Choir will make their initial appearance in vested robes at 11 A. M. Be on hand to witness the processional at this hour. Special sermon by the Pastor, subject: EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 24th, 8:30 P.M. rendition of Cantata, "The Story of Easter," by the Choir and Sunday School. Admission 10 Cents. SPECIAL INVITATION. COME to SETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 27th, 1918, at 8 o'clock To hear the great choos of 100 voices. Come to hear the famous violinist from Indin. Come to hear the girl from India play the instrument of $00 strings Come to hear some of the best vocal talent of your own City. ADMISSION 10 GENTS. All for the benefit of the Church MY FRIEND, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Would you study if we should teach you FREE? If you mean business we'll help you with from ONE to THREE years' FREE instruction. A Bible Training Course; Theological Course; Course in Common English; Civil Service Course; Shorthand, etc. You NEED this. Our COMBINED SYLLABUS METHOD of teaching makes everything as plain as DAY. Nothing like it ever offered. Send stamp to the HOME Instruction Department, 1518 E. Monument street, Baltimore, Md. We teach you at home. There will be a grand concert given by the Blind Glee Club of the Maryland School for Blind, assisted by Mr. Patrich Brooks and Mrs. Georgeanna Spencer at St. Matthews M. E. Church. 23rd street near Greenmount avenue. Thursday evening, April 27, 1916. Admission 10 cents. Refreshments at moderate prices. Mrs George R. Smith, chairman; Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. Dr. Wm. H. Cargill wishes to announce to his friends and the general public his return from a successful practice in Cleveland, Tenn., to continue the practice of his father, the late Dr. J. Marcus Cargill, and will be pleased to see friends and patrons at his office, 403 W. Biddle street. Hours 8-10 a. m. 2-3, 7-9 p. m. The Ladies' Auxiliary of Provident Hospital cleared $55 from the dance which they gave on December 10th last and turned over the same to Miss Annabel Wilson, who was formerly head nurse of the hospital. Mrs. Carrie Langley, chairman; Mrs. Alphia M. Peck, secretary. p NOTICE—The Colored Catholic Club will give a grand May Ball Friday evening, May 5, 1916 at Fishermen's Auditorium. 411 W. Biddle street. Music by Prof. Eubie Blake's Orchestra. Admission 25. First 100 ladies present with souvenir. A CHANCE TO BE A TRAINED NURSE Three vacancies now in the Nurses Training Class of Provident Hospital. Any girl age 18 to 35 years desiring to become a nurse may apply to Dr. Harry A. Brown, superintendent from 12 to 2 p. m. at the hospital, 413 W. Biddle street, Baltimore, Md. Special invitation to the patrons of School 112 are requested to attend the evening service at Ames M. E. Church, Carey and Baker streets, Rev. A. J Mitchell, pastor, on Sunday, April 16th, 8 p. m., to hear Professor George B. Murphy speak on a subject of vital interest to every parent who have children in attendance upon the school. --- The funeral of Mr. E. Wheeler, who died at his late home,631 George street was held Tuesday, Rev. I. N. Ross officiating. Inerment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. The deceased had been employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for over fifty years. SPECIAL NOTICE—The Miri-sterial Alliance will meet at Grace Presbyterian Church, southwest corner Dolphin and Etting streets, Monday, April 17, 1916 at 11 a.m. Rev. J. H. Taylor will preside and Rev. W.F. Jones will read a paper on the subject "Making the church Effective." Members and friends urged to be present. Rev. Thomas H. Lee. Ph. D., secretary. In Memoriam CARR-Milbert Carr entered into rest April 9th, 1916. The beloved son of Sarah Carr. The funeral took place from his parents residence, 514 N. Mount street on Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. thence to Oak St. Church. Interment at Laurel Cemetery. Charles B. Jones and Mrs. Robert A. Elliott had charge of the funeral arrangements. --- The bereaved family of the late Eliza Jones and Louis E. Jones who died on April 1st and April 5th, desire to extend their thanks to the various relatives and friends, and also all organizations of Allen A. M. E. Church for their kind sympathy and floral designs at the demise of both mother and brother. Sisters and brothers. 1 ROCTOR—Wm. Proctor entered into rest on April 12, 1916 at 10 a.m., the beloved son of Rebecca Proctor. Funeral will take place this Sunday from his parents residence, g39 Linden avenue. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Chas. B. Jones and Mrs. Robert A. Elliott had charge of the funeral arrangements. JONES—Mrs. Louise B. Jones, the beloved wife of Jefferson Jones and loving mother of Thomas F. Jones, James A. Jones, William A. Jones and Mrs. Bessie M. Watson, departed this life Wednesday morning, April 5, 1916. Funeral services were held from the Macedonia Baptist Church, Rev. D. G. Mack, pastor, assisted by Dr. S. S. Wormley, P. C. Neal and others. Interment was in Mount Auburn Cemetery. Asleeping. No more her gentle voice will call A husband or a child. No more her loving words will fall; She sleepeth—Gone awhile. When our joys turned to sorrows, She gave a cheering word; But our yesterday all turned to- morrows— No more her voice 'll be heard. Sleep on! O mother of us all; Sleep in to the contentment: Mrs. Eliza Jones, of 1114 W. Lexington street departed this life last Saturday April 1. She was 70 years of age and had been a member of Allen A. M. E. Church for 35 years at which church the funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, April 4th, at 2 p.m. A communication was sent by Rev. David Johnson and read by Mrs. Ida Raiff, expressing sympathy to the bereaved family, and resolutions were read by representatives of various organizations. The pastor, Rev. P. J. Jordan, officiated. Brief remarks were delivered by Presiding Elder J. W. Norris and Rev. J. G. Martin, ex-pastors of the church. She was survived by two daughters and three sons. Louis E. Jones, the son of the late Eliza Jones, departed this life April 8th, at 1:15 p. m. at his residence 1114 W. Lexington street after a short illness in full triumph of faith. The funeral was held at Allen Church Tuesday, April 11, at 2 p. m. He is survived by two sisters and three brothers. Rev. P. J. Jordan officiated. Mrs. James Smith and family of 524 Laurens street, desire to thank their relatives and friends for their kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement. SPECIAL SERMON—A sermon will be preached to Emmanuel's Circle No. 4, Auxiliary to Emmanuel's Commandery, Knight Templars at Bethel Sunday afternoon; April 23rd at 3 p. m. King Solomon Lodge No. 7, King David No. 18, Beusant Circle, Harmony and St. John's Circles will also be present. All Master Masons and Knight Templars are invited, by Pastor. Miss Florence Matthews, L. Regent. NTMENT.. MAY, MAY 26th, 1916 BY, DIRECTOR Boy and Musical Concert E. CHURCH d, 1916, at 8 o'clock by Mrs Estelle Dixon; Solo by Mrs An old, accompanist; solo by Miss Pauline cell; address: "The Ethiopian's Place, in ation by Miss Emmas Frisby, of Allen A. ED! MUSICAL! INSTITUTE GRAND EASTER CELEBRATION BY EBENEZER A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd, 1911 M., Special sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. Library Program by the Primary and Junior Depths. M., Grand Musical Cantata, "Resurrection Morn." by the of Sunday School. Under beautiful calcium lights. Positively Easter Monday Night, April 24th, Prof. Prince H. see flowers growing in the air, birds taken from your hat, amid air, and Easter eggs and candies made and given to the ADMISSION 10 CTS. P A Union, Suot. Rev. I. N. Ross, Pastor. Miss Gertrude Hill, O. Nancy, Planist, Samuel Gross, Doorkeeper. Program 8.300 Mr. and Mrs. HOMESEEKER is your last chance to purchase one of the reels arch front, brick houses, six rooms and bath, cellars, electric lights, sewerage connection, e. Kelley Ave., at Dixon Park Station, in Mt. guaranteed by Title Guarantee and Trust Company Open Sunday from 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. by to U. G. TYLER & ARTHUR N. ROGERS rooms. 21 EAST SARATOGA ST. GRAND EASTER CELEBRATION BY EBENEZER A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd, 1916, 11 A. M., Special sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Musical and Literary Program by the Primary and Junior Departments. 7.30 P. M., Grand Musical Cantata, "Resurrection Morn," by the officers and teachers of the Sunday School. Under beautiful calcium lights. Positively Silver Offering Easter Monday Night, April 24th, Prof. Prince Herman, the Wonderful Magician Come and see flowers growing in the air, birds taken from your hat, and his Queen floating in midair, and Easter eggs and candies made and given to the children. ADMISSION 10 CTS. P A Y E E Pay as you enter Pay us you enter Chas. Tolson, Suot. Rev. I. N. Ross, Pastor. Miss Gertrude Hill, Cantata Director Charles Henry, Pianist, Samuel Gross, Doorkeeper. Program 8.30: Refreshments This is your last chance to purchase one of the remaining two story porch front, brick houses, six rooms and bath, furnace, cemented cellars, electric lights, sewerage connection, etc. Situated on Kelley Ave., at Dixon Park Station, in Mt. Washington. Title guaranteed by Title Guarantee and Trust Company. Open Sunday from 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. Apply to U. G. TYLER & ARTHUR N. ROGERS Easy terms. 21 EAST SARATOGA STREET MONEY FOR HOUSEKEEPERS ' YOU CAN BORROW " 10.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.19 per m. 25.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.43 per m. 50.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.92 per m. or amounts in proportion You get full amounts. Northwestern Loan Company 1310 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE And some Prizes given FREE to the persons selling the number of tickets over 25, for the DAY NURSERY BENEFIT AT THE RICHMOND MARKET ARMOR ONESDAY EVENING, MAY 10th. Under the auspices of the Advisory Board a $12.00 Parlor Lamp, donated by H. Weis & Son, 801 Pennsylvania of Coal, donated by Mr. Arthur E. Poulney, 411 N. Charles Street, reserved after April 18th. Tickets can be secured at 2147 Division S. Other St., and the Day Nursery Building. MUSIC BY THE FULL MARCATO ORCHESTRA PROF. EUBIE BLAKE, DIRECTOR ADMISSION 25 CENTS M. Carr, President Advisory Board Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, President T. H. Waters, Chairman Committee of Arrangement RARE MUSICAL TREAT BY MR. ROWLAND W. HAYES P ST. MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH FRIDAY, MAY Under the auspices of the Cholr. At 8:30 H. Lee, Chairman Mrs. M. S. Parker, Sec'y. Rev. M. ADMISSION 25 CENTS Oratorical Contest . May 30th, Open to the following organizations: A., Y. W. C. A., Christian Endeavors, Epwo Sunday Schools, Adults Bible Classes and to a Literary Society in the City. THREE MEDALS WILL BE OFFERED It will be held under auspices of the Colored Y Information, S. S. Booker, Genl. Sec'y. Big Meeting at Sharp Street Sunday. Song and Organ Recital at Street Presbyterian Church direction of Mrs. Ruth McAbee and Miss Asen Assisted by a number of their musical friend Y, APRIL 16th, at 4 P. M. THE PUBLIC For Monday Night . SPECIAL D GIVEN BY KERR'S ORCHESTRA ing Mrs. Morris Evans of the Phalanx Social, who will internession. Something doing every minute. MONDAY, APRIL 24 ... FISHERMEN'S A 8.30 to 1.30 Biddle Street, Nea ADMISSION 25 CENTS ANNUAL DEBATE Open Morgan College Prep. Department at High School At St. Mary's Hall, Orchard St. Saturday Evening, April 27th, "Resolved That, The Phillipines Should Have Within Your Years." SILVER OFFERING NCERT & RECEPTION For Auspices of Baltimore Educational Asso AT ST. MARY'S HALL, Orchard CHURSDAY EVENING, MAY 11th, At 8 P. M. $10.00 at a total expense' to YOU of $1.19 per month $25.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.43 per month 50.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.92 per month Two Handsome Prizes given FREE to the persons selling the highest number of tickets over 25, for the ...DAY NURSERY BENEFIT... AT THE RICHMOND MARKET ARMORY First prize: a $12.00 Parlor Lamp, donated by H. Weis & Son, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue; second prize, half ton of Coal, donated by Mr. Arthur E. Poulter, 411 N. Charles Street. No tickets reserved after April 16th. Tickets can be secured at 2147 Division Hill Ave, 515 Mosher St., and the Day Nursery Building. ADMISSION 25 CENTS Dr. W.T. Carr, President Advisory Board Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, President Day Nurser T. H. Waters, Chairman Committee of Arrangement A RARE MUSICAL TREAT BY MR. ROWLAND W. HAYES AT SHARP ST. MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH FRIDAY, MAY 5th, 1916 Under the auspices of the Cholr. Mrs. Annie H. Lee, Chairman Mrs. M. S. Parker, Sec'y. At 8.30 o'clock Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor ADMISSION 25 CENTS First Oratorical Contest . May 30th, 8 P.M. Open to the following organizations: Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., Christian Endeavors, Epworth Leagues, Sunday Schools, Adults Bible Classes and to any Literary Society in the City. THREE MEDALS WILL BE OFFERED Contest will be held under auspices of the Colored Y. M. C. A. Information, S. S. Booker, Genl. Sec'y. Big Meeting at Sharp Street Sunday. Grand Song and Organ Recital at Madison Street Presbyterian Church Under direction of Mrs. Ruth McAbee and Miss Asenath Lawson Assisted by a number of their musical friends SUNDAY, APRIL 16th, at 4 P. M. THE PUBLIC INVITED Easter Monday Night . SPECIAL DANCE GIVEN BY KERR'S ORCHESTRA Featuring Mrs. Morris Evans of the Phalanx Social, who will play during internession. Something doing every minute. EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 24 .... FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM 8.30 to 1.30 Biddle Street, Near McCullough ADMISSION 25 CHNTS ANNUAL DEBATE Between Morgan College Prep. Department and Colored High School At St. Mary's Hall, Orchard Street Thursday Evening, April 27th, 1916 Subject. "Resolved That The Phillipines Should Have Independence Within Your Years." CONCERT & RECEPTION Under Auspices of Baltimore Educational Association AT ST. MARY'S HALL, Orchard St. THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 11th, 1916 AT 8 P.M. ADMISSION 35 CENTS ATA "Seven Last Words of Christ" TO BE RENDERED AT GRACE PRESBYTERIAN BY THE CHORAL STUDY CLUB FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 21st, 1916 Under direction of Mrs. C. Brown Reckill Misses Cecie Combes and L. Virginia Berry Alto: Misses Carrie Smors: Messrs. Freeland and Jackson Bassos: Dr. O. D. Jones and M ADMISSION 25 CENTS CANTATA "Seven Last Words of Christ" CANTATA WILL BE RENDERED AT GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BY THE CHORAL STUDY CLUB FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 21st, 1916 Under direction of Mrs. C. Brown Reckling Sopranos: Misses Cecie Combes and L. Virginia Berry Alto: Misses Carrie Smith and Alice Davis Tenors: Meers, Freeland and Jackson Bassos: Dr. O. D. Jones and Mr. Vesselles ADMISSION 25 CENTS THE AFRO-AMERICAN ED! MUSICAL! INSTRUCTIVE! RATION SCHOOL , 1916, 1:30 P. M., Musical or Departments. by the officers and teach- positively Silver Offering Prince Herman. your hat, and his Queen even to the children. P A Y E Pay as you enter de Hill, Cantata Director from 8:30; Refreshments $1,400 EKER for the remaining two- bath, furnace, cection, etc. Situation Mt. Washington. Company. P. M. GERS GA STREET EEPERS 0 per month 3 per month 2 per month amount in CASH PALM SUNDAY AT AMES MEMORIAL M.E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1263 N. Calhoun St. Come and receive a palm The church where you will receive a hearty welcome especially if you are a stranger. 6.30 a. m., Class. Thomas Lane, Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject. "The Victorious Christ." Special music. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School and Teachers Training Class. 5.30 p. m., Lowworth League Interesting program. 8 p. m. Prof. George B. Murphy to patrons of School 112, and sermon by the pastor. Children's Church and Children's Savings Department every Friday at 4.30. Passion Week will be observed beginning Monday April 17th. Services every nigati ASBUKY M. E. CHURCH East and Lexington St. Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor. Residence: 1830 E. Euger St. 11 a. p. Sermon by the pastor. Subject, "Christ is King." 2.30 p. Sunday School. Mr. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 5.15 p. M. Epworth League. Program by Junior League. Miss Myrtle Smith, directress 8 p. M. Sermon by pasror. Everyone cordially invited to all of these services. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Streets Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor PALM SUNDAY 11 a. p. Sermon by pastor, subject, "Christ's Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. Program in charge of Miss Myrtle White and Miss Eisie Ambrose. 8 p. m. Preaching by the Bro. John A. Jackson ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH East 23rd Street Rev. K. A. Green Pastor 11 a. p. Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday school. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Great sermon by a great man from a great place Mr. N. M. Washington, Supt. Mrs. E. I. Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid. Mrs Eisie Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida Williams, Supt. Jr. Epworth League. Mr. K. D. Nagland, Pres. of Brother hood. EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH McBledry St. and Patterson Park Ave. Kev. Alfred Young, Foster Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a.m. Sermon in the pastor. 2 30 p.m., sunny School. 3 p.m. Railroad Sermon at the First Baptist Church, Caroline and McBledry streets. Choir and congregation will be present. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p.m. Stranger. Revival next week. THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH Orleans and Ann Streets Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor Moses Johnson, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Eastern Shore Service. Sermon by Ilev. S. J. Winder, an Eastern Shoreman. All persons from the Eastern Shore are cordially invited. 4 p. m. Class. 6 p. m. League. Estella Butler, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon by a stranger. Special Holy Week services each night next week. All are welcome. Tuesday and Wednesday nights Class Friday night. Prayer Meeting. Cliffd Perry, Church Clerk GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stockton street 11 a. i. Rev. Dr. Hunt. Palm will be given. Sp m. Sermon to the Primrose and Limekile Clubs by the pastor. Mrs. Battie Woods' Pres. O. D. L. H. McGowan; Sup. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURC Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D. Pastor Passion Week Evangelistic Services Sunday 6 a.m. Prayer, Praise and Consecration Service by the Sunday School and Epworth League. 10 a. m., Bible Class. T. H. Smith, Instructor. 11 a. m Sermon by the pastor. Palm distributed. distributed 2 p. m., Sunday School, Mr Milton Q. Dorsay, Spt. with evangelistic features 3:30 to 4 p. m. 3 p. m., Main auditorium, the Y. M. C. A. uniting under the auspices of the Methoist Brotherhood of sharp Street Speakers, Secretary Booker and Dr. Coit. Music by sharp street Choir. 4 40 p. m. Eworth League, win one service, Mrs. Helen Muse pres. 8 p. m. Evangelistic service conducted by Rev. Wm Holt, the successful evangelist. Special services will be conducted for the young people from 4 to 5 p. m. daily this week and at 8 p. m. for all others. All Christians are invited to join with us in leading souls to Christ. The pastor will be ably assisted in these services. COLORED YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSISSION WILLING OAKERS DAY Sunday, April 16, 1916 from 5 to 6 p.m. Palm Sunday. We have provided a special program. Come and bring a friend. Paper. Miss Fissie White. Sno. Palma. Miss Blanch Calloway and others. Mrs. E. P. Calloway, preriding. Miss Charlotte Davage, fires. Miss F. E. Bright, Secy. B. C. Smith, General ecdy. MT. CALVARY FIRST INDEPEN DENT M. E. CHURCH 709 Pennsylvania Avenue near Ozebard Street 2.90 p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m. Young People's Meeting. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor, followed by Holy Sacrament. All envelopes for rally kindly be reported and tickets. Grand musical concert Thursday April 20, 1916 Admission ten cents, everybody invited. Tuesday, Class James Moore, leader PAYNE & EM. A, M. E. OHURCH 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. C. A. Williams of St. Paul's Church, Crisfield, Md. 2 p.m. Sunday School 4 p.m. Choir and congregation will worship at Launens Street Baptist Church. Sermon by Rev. J. H. G. Douglass; J. E. Neal, Supt. S.S. Nehiahught Hughon, Pres. A.C.E Win. M. Harrison, Sec.y of Trustee Board FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. M. CHURCH Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streets Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor Parsonage: 1222 Argyle Ave. 11 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p.m. Sunday school. 4 p.m. Class. 8 p.m. Sermon by pastor. Wednesday night. Class All are invited to attend. Frederick Dabney, See'y. G. H. Hanley, Treas. 3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Drund Hilt Ave. and Robert Street Sunday night April 16th at 8 p. m. sermon subject. "The Tremendous Grown of Our Book Work." All should hear it. Half hour song service 7:30 to 8 p.m. PERKINS S.Q. BAPTIST CHURCH George & Ogaton Sts. F. R. Williams, D. D. Pastor Special Palm Sunday Service and distribution of palm. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2 30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor and parade with palm by the members. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. P. J Jordan, D. D. Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by one of the members of the Baltimore Annual Conference. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. The superintendent desires to see parents and scholars. 4 30 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Good music and program. 8 p. n. Sermon to the Star of the Golden Link Court No. 83, by the pastor. William Butler Pres. A. C. E. L. Howard D.rent. Supt. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCM Linden Ave. and Biddle Street Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. Pastor 6.30 a. m., Early Meeting Solomon Holmes, Leader. 11 a m. Sermon by minister from the Baltimore Conference. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Pastor, choir and congregation will worship at A. M. E. Church, Pennsylvania avenue. 6.30 p. m., A C E. League. 7.45 p. m. Sermon by the pastor to the Heroines of Jericho, of the Royal Arch Masons. Robt. H. Gross, Supt W. L. Wilson, president A. C. E. League. J. H. B. Rev. W. G. Tongue has served the Rose of Sharon Lodge. Sons and Daughters of King Solomon as secretary for fourteen years. This Order will have their annual sermon preached by Rev. John A. Holmes, at Whatcoat M. E. Church, Pine and Franklin sts. Sunday evening, April 16th, 1916 All member, of the Order are requested to be present. All of our friends are invited. Bro. Isaac Tongue, King, Bro. Frank Randolph, Worthy Grand Master, Sro. Jerry Lewit, Installing Master. CHRIST INSTITUTION, CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by an able speaker. 2:30 p.m. Sunday School 8 p.m. Sermon by Rev. Dr. W. Kennard, pastor. All are invited. SPECIAL NOTICE-Third Annual Sermon to the Star of the Golden Link Court No. 33, at Allen A. M. E. Church Sunday, April 16th at 8 p.m. by the pastor, Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D. All Sir Knights and Courts are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Martha Planter, committ-e. NOTES FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS SNOW HILL Snow Hill, Md., April 13.—Mrs. Priscilla Warwick, who attended the Delaware Conference returned last week. Miss Charlotte Roxborough is quite sick. Mrs. Florence Tull, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Priscilla Warwick, left for her home in Philadelphia Monday. Mr. Willie E. Henry left Sunday to spend a week with his sister, Mrs. Mamie W. Williams, of Baltimore. . . Rev. C. W. Pullet preached at the M. E. Church Sunday night. . . Mr. John Ginn spent a few days at John's Neck this week. . . Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters entertained a few friends at a card party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Hughes and Mrs. Sadgwar, of Philadelphia last Wednesday night. . . The Lincoln Society entertained at supper Friday night. . . E. J. Henry, Miss Annie Handy, Miss Helen Yeager and Miss Mabel Molock, teachers of the public school, were entertained at supper by Mr. and Mrs. Leven Bishop at their farm house Friday night. . . Mr. Leven Davis, of Wilmington, Del., is spending a few days home with his family. The closing exercises of the public school were held at the M. E. Church Friday night. E. J. Henry is principal, Miss Annie Handy, first assistant; Miss Helen Yeager of Hagerstown, assistant and Miss Mabel Molock of Berlin, third assistant. CRISFIELD JOTTINGS Crisfield, Md., April 13.—Pride of Crisfield Lodge of Elks held Thanksgiving services at Shiloh M. E. Church last Sunday. Owing to the illness of Rev. J. T. Wallace, Rev. J. H. Nutter preached the sermon. . . George H. Little, of Baltimore, was a recent visitor here. HAWKINS A CANDIDATE Fairmount Heights, Md., April 12. At a largely attended meeting of the colored County Republican Club held here Monday night, Jeremiah Hawkins announced that he would be a delegate for the Republican National Convention from the Fifth Congressional district. Mr. Hawkins conducts a large dairy business, and is one of the best known colored men in Prince Georges county. The senatorial candidacy of Phillips Lee Goldsborough was endorsed as well as the congressional aspirations of F. Stone Posey, of Charles county. The club has 700 members. Messrs. George A. Patterson, J. H. Henry, Thomas Galloway, Albert Dent, John Weems, Garrett Hawkins, William Parker, Richard Johnson and C. R. Morse compose the executive committee. SALISBURS BRIEF'S Sailsbury, Md., April 13.—The people of the M. E. Churches are rejoicing over the return of their pastors and the district superintendent for another year—Rev. W. J. Hughes, W. J. Waters and L. D. Beecham. . The Teachers' Institute and Farmers Association met Saturday. . The Queen Rally which was so successful at the St. Luke A. M. E Church on March 22 was repeated by a request at the Mt. Ellen Baptist Church. The following persons appeared as queens: Miss Maggie Morris, Miss Emma Wallace, Miss Susan Jones, Mrs. Martha Varick, Miss Ruth Morris, Mrs. Sadie E. Jackson and Mrs. Sarah E. Stewart. Rev. J. D. Jackson was manager, POCOMOKE NOTES Pocomoke City, Md., April 13. — Miss Georgia Blake, of Snow Hill, Md., was a visitor here Sunday last and was entertained at the time of Major Bailey. . . Edward Johnson, who has been confined in his home for several weeks, is able to be about. . . Mrs. Amanda Fields, Timothy Toran and Joshua Cropper are still ill. . . Mr. Dewey Waters, who has been attending St. Paul's Industrial School arrived in this city Tuesday morning, enroute this home in Snow Hill, Md. . . A dime social was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Quinn Friday night. Miss Mabel Smith gave a birthday party last week. The services at Mt. Zion Church was largely attended Sunday, the pator Rev. J. W. Bond having been returned for another year. . Robert Gillette Lodge No. 43 A. F. and A. M. will hold their 5th anniversary in Mt. Zion Church Thursday April 20th. . Rev. E. T. Addison preached two able sermons on Sunday, it being the winding up of a good years work. He left for conference Monday night with the largest report in the history of the church. The Kind of Hair You Want Revs. J. B. Cordell. George W. Marshall and Mrs. E. T. Addison left this week for conference. COOKSVILLE ITEMS Cookesville, Md., April 13. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Powell are receiving congratulations on the birth of their twenty-second child. It is a daughter. Thirteen of their children are living. Mrs. Jessie Dorsey serenaded the parents and latest arrival on the graphophone. Miss Ida Powell is here on a visit. Joseph Sands and William Powell were speakers at a meeting held in the interest of the senatorial candidacy of Phillips Lee Goldsborough. DELTA CHATS Delta, Pa., April 12.—The Sunday School of Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church is preparing for a big Easter program and rally. Mrs. Sarah Wilson visited Baltimore last week. . Miss Anna M. Gibsn. of Bryansville visited her cousin, Mrs. Margie Johnson. Mr. B. W. Gibson of Slatespring, Pa., has moved to a farm in Beach Bottom. WATERBURY, MD. Waterbury, Md., April 13. Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Hall announce the marriage of their daughter, Frances to Mr. Laurence Hawkins Thursday, April 27th at Mt Abor M. E. Chuch. Reception at bride's home. There will be an Easter reception given at Samaritan Hall April 24th for the benefit of said lodge. PRINCETON NOTES Princeton, N. J., April 13 —A successful fair has just closed at Mt. Pisgha A.M.E. Church, $251.70 being raised. Rew. S. L. Sturgis pastor. The Williams Jubbilee Singers gave a concert for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. a few evenings ago. Miss Mamie Dozier and Mr. George E. Reid will be married next Wednesday evening. HARPERS FERRY NFWS Harpers Ferry. W. Va. April 13.—There will be a debate between Christianburg and Storer College on the 15th of this month Dean Moore of Howard University, was a visitor to our town last week. Mrs. Idella Jones is back home again for the summer with us. Mr. William Hunt Willis has bought the Foreman house. Mr Charles Johnson is ready with his new styles in men clothing for the summer. Mr. Dan Laurie was the successful bidder for beautifying the cemetery at a cost of $72. Mrs. Ellen Johnson is here for the summer after a delightful winter in Washington. Spec. No. 1144 THE AFRO-AMERICAN HAGERSTOWN HAPPENINGS Hagerstown, Md., April 13. Rev. H. A. Johnson and his people are doing good work. Water and a concrete pavement having been added to the improvements. . The Ladies Aid of Asbury M.E. Church are very anxious to entertain the Ladies Aid Convention at Asbury M. E. Church here. The pastor and his people are planning to take a number of picnics from Asbury Church to the new City Park this summer. . Rev. F. C. Coturan, pastor of Second Christian Church, filled his pulpit last Sunday for the first time since February 20th when he was taken ill. The church is elated over the results of the revival just closed. The Sunday School has advanced under the new superintendent, Albert J. Tucker, who was secured during the reviial. . The Anvil Sparks Club will hold a week's entertainment at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church commencing Monday; April 17th A fine program will be rendered each night. A beautiful cantata entitled "The Empty Tomb" will be rendered Easter Sunday night. . Rev. R. S. Ford is attending conference. Miss Nannie Peters is out after an illness. . Mrs. Rosie Dorsey committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid. . Mrs. Caroline Barnum died last week after a long illness. She was buried from the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Barnum, N. Jonathan street. NEW WINDSOR ITEMS New Windsor, Md., April 13.—The body of Mrs. Jermima Sherwood was brought here from Baltimore last Sunday. Funeral took place at Mt. Olive M. E. Church. She was buried in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. J. H. Grant, officiated. . . The members of Mt. Olive Church will have special services on Easter Sunday. . . Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Milberry of Sam's Creek entertained a number of friends at dinner Sunday. . . Mrs. Rosa N. Key visited the public School at Sam's Creek last Thursday and speaks well of the school and Miss Dorsey, the teacher. . . Mr. Robert Blake is on the sick list. CAMBRIDGE JGTTINGS Cambridge, Md., April 13. Rev. W. H. Manokoo, pastor of Bethel Church, is in Washington attending the sessions of the Baltimore Conference. A fire occurred in the outbuildings of the home Frederiek Dunn. The damage was slight. DR. W. O. 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Carriages for hire for all occasions Open Day and Night. JOHN H. 142 W. HILL CHE UP-TO-DATE We can ornish a funeral for $100 can furnish you carriages for Fun- ce, from our own stables at the m come to see onto 422 or South 396-%. Vernon Vernon 5339 I am desirous of taking this friends and patrons of my father th past patronage and to announce th 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 c Yours resp P. MORTO 1400 N Branch 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT John H. Holland, Agent Phone Sparrows Point 232 R When you Are YOU CAN Doctors' Bills, Nurses and Dollars- Provident JOHN H. TOADVIN. 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKEN a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties you stables at the most reasonable rates. come to see him, just call 396-%. 142 W. 926 Dr. Sensious of taking this opportunity of thanking patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE and to announce that the business will be can- nized. SAMUEL W. CHASE & SO promise to give all calls my personal attention. and courteous services at all times, whether most reasonable charges. Thanking you all arrange and asking a continuance of the same, I Yours respectfully. MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone M ET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon Gener . Holland, Agent 433 N. Gilmor arrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 If you Are Sick YOU CAN SAVE Bills, Nurse Bills, Medicin and Dollars--By Going to Pivident Hosp We can ornish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up we can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Reception acces from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need no come to see him, just call 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 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. Thanking you all again for your past patronage and asking a continuance of the same, I remain Yours respectfully Branch Telephone Madison 1990 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent John H. Holland, Agent 433 N. Gilmor St. Phone Sparrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 M When you Are Sick YOU CAN SAVE 413-15 W.BIDDLE ST. Bed, tood, medicine, attention ed nurses, and doctors day and for $5.00 per week. Apply to Dr. Harry F. Brown, Superint At the Hospital. Mt. Ver. 42 good, medicine, attention ous and doctors day and m per week. Dr. Harry F. Brown, Superinten at the Hospital. Mt. Ver. 4356 Bed, tood, medicine, attention of trained nurses, and doctors day and night, all for $5.00 per week. Apply to Dr. Harry F. Brown, Superintendent At the Hospital. Mt. Ver. 4356 SHELF machine. The question has been ask that we have not gotten all the color in all particulars. Don't forget our bring this advertisement to our office R. H. BUTLER, 12 Phone, Ma machine. The question has been asked by the Singer Company, why is it that we have not gotten all the colored trade. We absolutely treat you better in all particulars. Don't forget our prices. When purchasing a machine bring this advertisement to our office. Repairing a Specialty. R. H. BUTLER, 1211 Druid Hill Avenue The question has been asked by the Singer Company not gotten all the colored trade. We absolutely treat cars. Don't forget our prices. When purchasing pertisement to our office. Repairing a Specialty. . BUTLER, 1211 Druid Hill Ave Phone e, Madison 4984 W # OR & Embalmer RT STREET TOADVIN... ALL STREET, THE UNDERTAKER 1.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up Merals, Weddings, Parties, Reception most reasonable rates. You need no him, just call opportunity of thanking my many late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their at the business will be carried on in CHASE @ SON my personal attention. guaranteees at all times, whether in city orages. Thanking you all again for continuance of the same, I remain perfectly. N CHASE NOSHER STREET Telephone Madison 1990 Alfred Nixon General Agent 433 N. Gilmor St. Phone Gilmor 3361 M Sick N SAVE Bills, Medicine Bills -By Going to Hospital e, attention of trainors day and night, al Brown, Superintendent I. Mt. 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 in Singer Sewing Machines will be from $1.00, $1.50 to $2.00 per month. If you don't deal with us we both owe. We still retain our office at 1211 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 ed by the Singer Company, why is it d trade. We absolutely treat you better prices. When purchasing a machine Repairing a Specialty. Hill Druid Hill Avenue Madison 4984 W 142 W. Hill Street S26 Druid Hill Ave ..WOMAN'S COLUMN BY MARGARET BLACK THE GIRL GRADUATE Now comes the season of the sweet girl graduate. In all her glory she'll soon burst upon us. How many are thinking of the life to follow or what it will mean? The colleges, the training schools for teachers, the High schools, the eighth grades, all have their week of pleasure; but to some it means hard work faces them to others it means freedom and a good time. the thought that life is just commencing and that soon they face the world as women to sink or swim does not seem to bother the majority, yet that is what they have been preparing for, for years, and yet few are really prepared. Not long ago I met on the street a young girl, I knew was a member of the 1916 graduating class. "What are you doing out of school?" I asked. "Oh, I'm not going any more," she said. "Did you fail in your examination?" I asked. "Oh, no!" she said "I stood second. My average is 97 1-6." I looked at her for a few seconds and then said, "And yet you mean to tell me you have left school. I think that is a pretty foolish move." "You wouldn't, if you were in my shoes" she said. "You see the girls are all going to have swell dresses to wear to the banquet, new spring suits for the Baccalaureate sermon, and new dresses for the commencement exercises, and I can't even afford one dress, because we must have cap and gown besides and I'm just staying out of it. I'm only old Milt's daughter anyway. I can't help it if Dad drinks and mother has to take in washing and go out to work." "Well," I said "I might be wrong, but if I stood second in my class, and could get the cap and gown, I'd not only be right in school now, but I'd attend the banquet, the sermon and be found in my place commencement night. You can't help what your parents do, and there'll be worse things in the world to face than a few girls that you have gone to school with all your life and I'd hold the place I'd won or know the reason why." "But how would you feel about COLORED FIREMEN FOR ATLANTIC CITY Atlantic City, N. J., April 1. With the introduction in the City Commission of an ordinance providing for the erection of a new fire station on the property now owned by the city at Kentucky and Mediterranean avenues, Director of Public Safety Wm. H. Bartlett gave the first intimation of the adoptions of a policy for the administration of the Fire Department that will include the appointment of colored men. The ordinance, which made no mention of the cost of the proposed station, passed a first reading without a dissenting comment. While the erection of a colored fire station in the city had long been contemplated and regarded as necessary, Director Bartlett's action came as a complete surprise. No previous intimation that immediate steps would be taken to this end had been given. In a recent interview Director Bartlett admitted that the proposed station will be manned entirely by colored men, whom he believes are equally as capable as their white brothers. Up to this time no colored men has ever been appointed to the fire department. Several have made application, however, only to be confronted with "there is no vacancy at present, we will place your application on file." Some of these applications have been on for fifteen years. Heretofore, the policy has been to exclude colored men with as little embarrassment as possible. Although plans and specifications for the new building have not been drafted, the work will necessitate an expenditure of about $15,000.00. It is likely that the station will be devoted entirely to horse-drawn chemical apparatus but that has been superseded in the other fire station by motor equipment. SERMON OF HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH The thirty-second annual sermon to Queen Esther Household of Ruth was preached by. Rev. P. W. Wortham at St. John's A. M. E. Church last Sunday night. Mrs. Annie R. Johnson read a history of the Household, and addresses were delivered by Julius C. Johnson, d-putty grand master, Hamilton N. Hayes Mrs. Jennie Mason sang n solo. Mrs. Susie Bailey was mistress of the banquet" she asked. "You have a nice white dress from last summer, do it up and wear it. You'll look just as nice as most of the girls there," and I know she will, because she is by far the best looking girl in the class. "Thanks." she said "my teacher said almost the same thing, but I was too angry to beed, I believe I'll risk it. How many girls dread commencement exercises and drop out at the last minute because their dresses can't be as fine as some one else's." I think if our girl's dresses were made plain and neat, and of some inexpensive white material, that they could use for general wear, for church or street, instead of being so elaborate, that they are only fit for evening wear afterwards, there would be more good feeling among the girls and so not many heart-aches and so much envy. So many people think a girl is not properly dressed for a commencement exercise unless her costume is costless and elaborate, instead of looking like a sweet, innocent girl, who is just at the turning point of life, many of them remind one of an overdressed woman of the world. Simplicity should be the keynote of these exercises. The more simple the more impressive. It should not be a fashion display of gorgeously dressed mannikin's or parade for advertising purposes. Think of it mothers and don't try to dress your daughter so fine that it discourages the girl, whose mother does not possess a pocket-book so full as yours. SOMETHING WORTH TRYING When making your aprons try putting the pocket to the left side. Your apron will last longer. 一 Wash your eggs before using them and keep the shells in a covered jar. Excellent for clearing coffee. In mashing potatoes, heat the milk first before using and your potatoes will be light and fluffy. Cold, milk cools the potatoes and makes them hard to beat. MORRIS BROWN TO HAVE BIG COMMENCEMENT Atlanta, Ga., April 12.—Arrangements are being made for the commencement of Morris Brown University which promises to be the greatest in the history of the institution, commencing with the commencement sermon, Sunday April 23, and closing on 26. In connection with the commencement exercises the new Morris Brown hospital will be dedicated and formally opened to the public with appropriate exercises. Dr. W. A. Fountain, president of the University has put in his best work during the past year, bringing to the institution great results. The securing of the hospital was the thing many thought impossible. This will enable the school to teach practical nurse training as well as the theory. Because of the great work accomplished, Dr. Fountain will go to general conference with all of Georgia behind him for the episcopacy. Dr. J. E. Gregg, president of Edward Waters College will deliver the commencement address. The graduates for this year are from college 4, normal 26, theological 2; commercial 10, sewing 7, nurse training 6, domestic science 18. Bishop J. S. Flipper will deliver an address at the dedication of the hospital. FAVORS RACE BISHOPS Louisville, Ky., April 12.—The forty-seventh annual session of the Lexington Conference of the M. E. Church came to an end with the announcement of the appointments for the ensuing year by Bishop W. F. Anderson Monday night. The conference went on record as favoring the amendment for bishops for races and languages. Revs. I. L. Thomas, W. W. Lucas, J. N. C. Coggins, I. Garland Penn, J. W. E. Bowen and R. E. Jones were among the prominent churchmen in attendance. WANTS BAPTST S.S. CONVENTION San Francisco, Cal., April 11. The San Francisco Convention League has extended an invitation to Baptist Sunday School Congress to hold its 1917 meeting in that city, guaranteeing a large and commodious convention hall and all modern conveniences. THE AFRO-AMERICAN GOLDSBSROUGH OR FRANCE, WHICH? Ministers of Delaware Conference Divided In Their Views Of the Two Candidates Philadelphia, April 13.— Ministers and laymen who were here to attend the recent annual session of the Delaware M. E. Conference are divided in their views as to whether they will support Dr. Joseph I. France or former Governor Phillips Lee Goldsborough for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate. Talks with Maryland members of the Conference revealed the fact that Dr. France will owe a large share of his Eastern Shore support to the fact that a National Committeeman William P. Jackson is behind his candidacy. Tributes to Mr. Jackson's leadership were paid by those interviewed. Of the two candidates, Governor Goldsborough is the better known, having been long in the public eye. He had many admirers, some of whom said they are going to support Dr. France on account of loyalty to Mr. Jackson. Herbert Wilson, a lay member, said: "I am with Dr. France because he is favored by Mr. Jackson. My brother, Captain Edward H. Wilson, is also with him, yet he is an admirer of the former Governor." Rev. Charles W. Pullett, superintendent of the Cambridge district and nephew of the late Samuel T. Houston, of Salisbury, said that he believed Dr. France would receive quite a little support. Rev. T. H. Kiah, principal of Princess Anne Academy, said: "Opinion is divided down my way. Some voters are going to work for Dr. France because Mr. Jackson is for him. Former Governor Goldsborough has many friends, however, and would receive a very large vote were it not for the fact that Mr. Jackson is behind him. We all realize that he made a good record as Governor." Rev. David H. Hargis, pastor of Waugh M. E. Church, Cambridge, Mr. Goldsborough's home town, made the following estimate: "I am no politician and never dabble in the game. I only went to Cambridge a few montns ago to succeed the lamented S. S. Jolly, who worked so ardently for Mr. Goldsborough's election in 1911. Mr. Goldsborough and his family are highly esteemed in Dorchester county and on the Eastern Shore, where they have resided all of their lives. I anticipate some little opposition among colored voters, but that will not prevent his carrying his home county by a large majority. Some of those who are against him lose sight of the fact that he advocated longer school terms for colored pupils in the counties, which has just come to pass; made plea in his last message for the caring of the colored consumptives and was always an advocate of even-handed justice." PORT DEPOSIT JOTTINGS Port Deposit, Md., April 12.—Rev. L. T. Robbins, who is about to leave Port Deposit for his new charge at Port Penn, Del., was given a reception by Mrs. L. Jews and others. . Rev. J. D. Banks preached his farewell sermon Sunday night. . Rev. S. H. Cooper preached a grand sermon at Bethel A. M. E. Chuch last Friday night. The sacred concert at the First Baptist Church last Sunday night was a success. . Those on the sick list are: Rev. R. S. Brown, Mrs. Mina Bell and Mr. John Bond, Miss Martha Thomas of Atlantic City is visiting her mother. . . Mr. Townsend Hawkins who left Friday for Philadelphia, returned Saturday night with his wife to occupy their new home on Second street. . . J. H. Randall, William Brown and Mrs. Lizzie Jones, of Baltimore were in town last week. . . The Port Deposit Star Athletic Club has opened their new club room. . . The young men's literary met last Tuesday night. The subject for discussion was: Resolved That Roosevelt is a Greater Statesman than was Abraham Lincoln. Rev. L. T. Robbin, Oscar Mason, Daniel Owens and C. J. Taylor participated. The Susquehanna Glee Club furnished music. . Mr. Howard Bell has just finished a course in scalp treatment. PRINCIPAL TO PRESENT PAGEANT Philadelphia, April 14. Mr. Daniel A. Brooks, principal of the Reynolds School, has arranged a pageant to be given by his pupils. It will depict History presenting wreath of fame to Crispus Attucks, the first man to die in the Revolutionary War and to the other colored soldiers in that war. EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIES MME. KING'S HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING AND MASSAGE PARLORS Dermal Treatment 1510 Pennsylvaia Aveune. NEAR SMITH STREET Phone Madison 3782 M. --- "HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY" OF COURSE THERE ARE OTHERS ..HAIR DRESSERS BUT ONLY ONE ..POINDEXTER.. EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone: Mt. Vernon 582 M PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER A BOLSOM RECHEN CELERATOR THE COMPANY Made in DARK SKIN. JACOB PHARRICK CO. OLYMIA, CA. 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If Elexanto don't do as we claim, we will give you your money back. Try a box 26c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. ACUNTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for particulure. Ezelento Medicine Co., Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Frank Bryan, who was recently operated upon at a local his pital is improving at her home 1402 Carroll street. AT ALBAUGH'S THEATRE, MONDAY EVENING, MAY 8th, 1916. Under the auspices of Eureka Lodge, No. 1 and Uniform Rank, K. of P., N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. All Star Cast TICKETS 25c., 35c., 50c., 75c., $1.00 and $1.50 Regular sale of tickets will open May 4th, at Stokes and Derry's Drug Store to those holding patrons' tickets. Patrons' cards may be purchased at any of the drug stores or the Committee. Excursion to Washington,D.C. Easter Sunday. April 23rd, 1916 Via Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis R. R. Park Avenue Terminal Special attractions at the Howard Theatre afternoon and evening. CELEBRATES ITS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATES ITS ANNIVERSARY The Golden Crown Club of Baltimore, gave their fifth anniversary reception Friday evening, April 7th at 905 Druid Hill avenue. The evening was spent in dancing and games until a late hour when the guests were ushered out into the dining room where they were served with a choice menu prepared for them. Those who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Carter; Misses Blanch Cook, Anna Taylor, Gussie McKenna, Lillian Gibson, Sadie Johnson, Katie Campbell, Myrtle Davis, Ella Hawkins, Florence Young, Philip Felton, Clarence Neal, James N. Summerville, Charles P. Clay, Benjamin Brown, Walter Duckett, James W. Brown, Robert Neal, Wm. F. Long, Robert Fleetwood. CALLED BUT MAY NOT COME It is probable that the Baltimore Presbytery at its meeting at the Lafayette Square Church next week will not confirm a successor to Rev. W. Edward Williams, who resigned as pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church to accept a charge in York, Pa. Rev. J. A. Carlisle, of Troy, N. Y., was called to the church, but it is said that he may not come as he is now being paid a larger salary than Grace Church could afford to pay. MARRIAGES Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alston of North Carolina announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ida Estella Alston to Mr. Wm. Albert Mundell, of Baltimore, formerly of Washington, D.C. The date of wedding has not been set. p Mrs. Mattie Mitchell, of 1119 Druid Hill avenue, was quietly married to Mr. James L. Green street on Saturday evening, March 25, 1916 at the parsonage, 1016 Linden avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. M. Johnson, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church. The happy couple are residing at their future home 1533 Druid Hill avenue. p Miss Alma Wheatley, of Philadelphia, is in the city visiting relatives. ROY S. BOND Attorney and Counsellor-At-Law Office: 238 Courtland Street Residence 1411 Druid Hill avenue Practice in all the Courts HOUSES BOUGHT & SOLD Rents Collected Quick returns made CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counsellor at Law Office: 21 L. Saratoga St. Phraser St. 2367 Residence 406 restraint St. House Madison 1480 Y Practice in all the Courts. Special attention to Real Estate Transaction DAMON & With a Scene AT ALBAUGH'S T MONDAY EVENING Under the auspices of B Uniform Rank, K. of P., All Star TICKETS 25c., 35c., 50 Regular sale of tickets will open May 4th, at patrons' tickets. Patrons' cards may be purchased THE ORIGINAL TEAM ...WILL GIVE Excursion to W Easter Sunday. Via Washington, Baltimore and Ann Special attractions at the Howard Round Trip Ticket $1.00 will Coupons for sale at all colored drug Special trains 9 A. M. and 1 P. M. R Sunday at Frederick Tinson, President MARY C. THE STAR MONUMENT STREET JONES TALKING, SINGING MONDAY, THE IRON TUESDAY—Inspired WEDNESDAY, Stirling THURSDAY, Shepheard FRIDAY THE GIRL AND SATURDAY, Western Fri Special Saturday Matinee in Vaudeville and Motion Pictures First Colored Motion in INSPIRATION, (5 reels) ...NEW QUEEN LEXINGTON STREET VAUDEVILLE Selden & Selden and Program Week Commen WEDNESDAY The Winning of Jess That Country Girl. Yes or No. Every Tuesday, The Girl at ADMISSION DAY CHARL ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELLE We use only Pure and Fresh Compounding. That's why Physician. If you are ill, let us compound your pres- We will introduce our NEW P we allow you 5 per cent on your time you spend One Dollar with us your SALE CHECKS for they are WE WILL REDEEM O We Are Agents For MIME. WALKER IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 50G. W We Are Agents For OVERTON'S ON SALE the Old East Indian Hair P box. Also Fennell's Eureka Hair Pomade Which we are selling in large quantities. It's fine 25 and We send goods by PARCEL POST to any with us and be co FENN THE BUSY COR OLD MAN WAY ROOT AND PYTHIAS fr om Hamlet THEATRE, Charles Street Near Preston G, MAY 8th, 1916. Eureka Lodge, No. 1 and N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. Cast Dc., 75c., $1.00 and $1.50 Stokes and Derry's Drug Store to those holding at any of the drug stores or the Committee. ROSE SOCIAL, Inc. BE A GRAND..... Washington, D.C. April 23rd, 1916 Annapolis R. R. Park Avenue Terminal and Theatre afternoon and evening. With Coupon. Coupon 25 Cents. stores or from any of the members. Return tickets good on all regular trains and Monday. H. Gelsie Williams, Secretary R A safe and Acidity, Heart Pimples and B A positive such as Sexual feeling that can choicest and d We have given up all th if you will le We CU If Your 924 PENNSY C. & M WALSH'S FAMOUS BLO A safe and certain CURE for Chronic Indi Acidity, Heartburn and Loss of Appetite, Purif Pimples and Bolis disappear after use. 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A positive and certain CURE for all troubles arising from Weak Kidneys and Bloody Urge such as Sexual Weakness, Impotence, Nervous Debility, Chronic Backache and that tired weeping that comes from loss of vital energy. This is truly a Heaven sent gift. One of nature's best gifts. choose. We have CURRED many thousands of Week and Sickly Men and Women (many of whom had given up all hope) with a course of the Blood Puffer, Tinct and Kidney Curse. You will be given our advice with our. JOHN UNDERTAKEN Complete $72.00 FUN A fine casket worth $65.00, in highly polished oak or walnut ours either black, gray or white, to our rings, new and up-to-date; fine advertise funeral, six pairs in glov- sifix when desired, rugs, chinails etc. This funeral cost shown: My price $72.00. $65.00. Other Funerals low as $50.00. Shipping, Funerals, $25. 1222 Division SL, nee Madison 4067 A fine casket worth $65.00, in glass and h steel tray or white plaster highly polished sak or walnut outside each, a cautious rubber-tured bearer either black, gray or white, to match sake, is desired five beaded as rings, new and up-to-date fine burlap with embalming, opening grate advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, rope, candles, candelabra, or sifix when desired, rugs, dishware, all latest designs. ..PERSONAL NOTES.. Mrs. Sarah E. Mason, of 919 W. Howard street has returned home from Hopkins Hospital after a three-week illness of pneumonia. p Mrs. Pauline Woods, of Philadelphia, spent several days with her sister, Mrs. Jane Sample, of 213 N. Amity street. p Mrs. Wells and daughter wishes to thank their many friends.for their sympathy during their bereavement and for the floral contributions. Rev. Ram Singh Derrick, the noble Hindu Prince was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mayfield of 720 W. Franklin street last Monday evening at a beautiful dinner given in his honor. p Miss Beulah V. Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson of Halethrope, Md., was married to Mr. Peter B. Stewenson at Washington, D. C., during the week of April 3, 1916. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. E. Willis. p Mrs. Joseph B. Knight and Miss Lucy Briscoe, sisters of Mrs. James Smith of 524 Laurens street, left Sunday night for Philadelphia after brief visit to tend the funeral of the late James Smith, the brother-in law. p Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Tarter, of 904 Bolton street, are entertaining their sister-in-law, Mrs. Nellie E. Tarter and baby from New York for the week. p Mrs. Francis Hawkins, of 1079 W. Lexington street, has returned from a visit to her uncle, Gilmore Adams. Mrs. M. W Grant has returned to Morristown, N. J., after visiting relatives here. Mr. Lindsay Pugh, of 1808 McCulloh street, is confined to his home by illness under the attention of Dr. Barnett. p Mr. Edward Jenkins, who recently fell and fractured his ankle, is improving at his home, 918 Warner street. William G. Price, grand master of the Good Hopes, was called to the Eastern Shore this week on business. Mr. George Victor, formerly of this city, but now of Philadelphia, was a week-end visitor to the city last week, visiting his family of 416 N. Fremont avenue. Mrs. Cordelia Braxton of Washington, D. C., was in the city last Friday attending the funeral of her nephew. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Sears of Pierce street. ..Easter Monday.. Matinee and Night 2 to 7 8 to 2 St. Mary's Hall THE DREXEL ATLANTIC CITY GALA SYNCOPATED TRIPLICATE Under Direction of Mr. Ernest Purviance FEATURING TRAVIS TUCKER HAMER AND FAULKNER KERR'S ORCHESTRA MATINEE BLAKE'S ORCHESTRA NIGHT SINGLE TICKETS 25c. DOUBLE TICKETS 35c. THE AFRO-AMERICAN STAR THEATRE PENT STREET NEAR BOND JONES & ROSE TALKING, SINGING AND DANCING SUNDAY, THE IRON CLAW Open 6 p. m. TUESDAY—Inspiration (Five reels) WEDNESDAY, Stingare Series No. 2 THURSDAY, Shepherd of Souls (Religious) DAY THE GIRL AND THE GAME 6 P. M. DAY, Western Frontier Days Open 2 P. Special Saturday Matinee including vaudeville, 2 to 7 P.M. and Motion Pictures ADMISSION 5 C First Colored Motion Picture Parlor showing PIRATION, (5 reels) Tuesday, April 18th NEW QUEEN THEATRE LEXINGTON STREET, NEAR PINE VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES & Selden and Other Vaudeville Week Commencing Monday, April THE STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND Special Saturday Matinee including vaudeville, 2 to 7 P.M. Vaudeville and Motion Pictures ADMISSION 5 CENTS First Colored Motion Picture Parlor showing INSPIRATION, (5 reels) Tuesday, April 18th Program Week Commencing Monday, April 17th MONDAY The Mystery of Carter Breene See America First Keeping up With the Joneses. TUESDAY The Girl and the Game. The Decoy. Mutual Weekly No. 51. The Innocent Sandwich Man. Between Lakes and Mountains Novelty THURSDAY Arthur! Arthur! Hearts and Club FRIDAY The Iron Claw. The Tragic Circle Settled Out of Court. Unas' Use Uncle. Selden and Selden and other vaudeville acts. Tuesday, The Girl and the Game. Every Friday. The Iron Claw. ADMISSION DAY AND NIGHT 5 CTS. CHARLES MOSLEY, MAN FENNELL'S PHARMA Only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in an grounding. That's why we have the confidence of a physician. If you are ill, consult your Physician compound your prescription at a reasonable价 introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARP + SYSTEM w up 5 per cent on your spendings. In other words send One Dollar with us you get back five cents. A CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROW LBS. PER BOX. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLOSSIN S FOR OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATION At the Old East Indian Hair Pomade; the famous hair grower, 15 and nail's Euretta Hair Pomade an excellent hair grower, 10 & 25c per are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE POW is fine 25 and 50 cents a box. by PARCEL FOST to any part of the country. We invite you with us and be convinced of our prices. FENNELL'S BUSY CORNER Druid Hill Ave at Biddl OLD MAN WALSH'S FAMOUS DOT AND HERE Every Tuesday, The Girl and the Game. Every Friday. The Iron Claw. ADMISSION DAY AND NIGHT 5 CTS. CHARLES MOSLEY, MANAGER ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY We use only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in all our Compounding. That's why we have the confidence of your Physician. If you are ill, consult your Physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. We will introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARIN + SYSTEM whereby we allow you 5 per cent on your spendings. In other words every time you spend One Dollar with us you get back five cents. Ask for your SALE CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY We Are Agents For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER IT NEVER FRILS. PER BOX. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLOSSINE 35C. We Are Agents For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS ON SALE the Old East Indian Hair Pomade: the famous hair grower, 15 and 35c per box. Also Fennell's Eureola Hair Pomade an excellent hair grower, 10 & 35c per jar. Which we are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE POWDERS. It's fine 25 and 50 cents a box. OLD MAN WALSIFS FAMOUS ROOT AND HERB REMEDIES WALSH'S FAMOUS BLOOD PURIFIER AND TONIC In CURE for Chronic Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Sluggish Liver, and Loss of Appetite, Purifies the Blood and Liver in a wounded appear after a heavy meal. Price 90 Cents. Sufficient for 10 days. WALSH'S FAMOUS KIDNEY CURE Certain CURE for all troubles arising from Weak Kidneys and B kiness. Impotence, Nervous Debility, Chronic Backache and that from loss of vital fluid. This is truly a Heaven sent gift. One to man. Price 50 cents. Ringworms, etc., with famous Curesure Ointment and Wash. Price 25 and 50 cents each covered with sores from the crown of your head to the soles of your we will cure you. NIA AVENUE. Near Biddle Street WALSH'S HERBAL OVER 90 YEARS Phone Madison 3224 M James F Hall Auburn Marble C Special Priors On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work ... Events and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curb Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantle Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue We CURE all kinds of Skin Diseases, Foul Sores and Ulcers, Ringworms, etc., with our Care. We Care. We Care. Wash. Price 25 and 50 cents each C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Baltimore's Leading Coloree Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER Complete $72.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete ```markdown ``` THEATRE NEAR BOND & ROSE AND DANCING CLAW Open 6 p. m. Station (Five reels) Square Series No. 2 of Souls (Religious) THE GAME 6 P. M. Antier Days Open 2 P.M. holding vaudeville, 2 to 7 P.M., ADMISSION 5 CENTS icture Parlor showing Tuesday, April 18th THEATRE... EET, NEAR PINE AND PICTURES Other Vaudeville Acts ing Monday, April 17th THURSDAY Arthur! Arthur! Hearts and Clubs The Iron Claw. The Tragic Circle. Settled Out of Court. Unas' Useful Uncle. Selden and Selden and other vaudeville acts. SATURDAY The Cactus Blossom. Hunting. Toodles, Tom and Trouble. d the Game. Every Friday. The Iron Claw. AND NIGHT 5 CTS. S MOSLEY, MANAGER S PHARMACY drugs and Chemicals in all our have the confidence of your consult your Physician and dispiration at a reasonable price. FIT SHARIN + SYSTEM whereby spendings. In other words every you get back five cents. Ask for worth saving. BECKS EVERY MONDAY WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER KER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLOSSINE 35G. HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS de: the famous hair grower. 15 and 35c per excellent hair grower. 10 & 35c per jar. Try their high Brown FACE POWDERS at the best country. We invite you to deal inced of our prices. BELL'S HERD Druid Hill Ave. at Biddle St. S H I S F A M O U S AND HERB DRIES PURIFIER AND TONIC On, Sour Stomach, Sluggish Liver, Wind, Bile, the Sour and Liver in a wonderful manner, Price 50 Cents. Sufficient for 10 days. KIDNEY CURE Driving from Weak Kidneys and Bloody Urine ability, Chronic Backache and that tired weary is truly a Heaven sent gift. One of nature's Sickly Men and Women (many of whom had Tonic, Kidney Cure. It will CURE you uses and Ulcers, Ringworms, etc., with our Wash. Price 25 and 50 cents each brown of your head to the soles of your feet. are you. WALSH'S HERBALISTS FOR OVER 90 YEARS F Hall Marble C All Church Work Corner Work ... Corner Posts and Curbing Mark of All Kinds. Mantles. 5 Argyle Avenue OWENS @ EMBALMER GRADS $75.00. Complete Industrial steel tray or white plaster easily beautiful rubberized hearth each with desiccated five heated and embalming, opening grape vine traps, canisters, candelabras, or other latest designs. ... $135.00. working on $61.00 ... $63.00. Master Grade $100. $125. $175. $39.99 Complete Delight and Lanvale NES Madison 1942-J # STARLIGHT All persons desiring choice dates are hereby notified to make application at once. Do not forget the usual demand for good order. No objectionable organization need apply for dates. No disorderly person need apply for passage. The management will reserve the right to reject all who have in the past proven to be in any way objectionable. Will be at home especially on Saturday evenings and Sunday from now until the first of May. Be sure to give your committee authority to secure dates when application is made as positively no dates will be held in reserve. Madison 2669 J The Following Dates Have Been Booked JUNE. 4—Merchant Club Walters' Association. 5 I O S M Luke, No. 778 Lane Excelsior 7 Helping Hand Social of St. John A M E S S 8 Poorhill Sympriyum Oratorio Society. 9—Poorhill Air Force Empty Stocking. 10 St Paul M E S S 11—Allen A. M. E. S. S. 12 Perkins Square Baptist S S 13-Y. M. C. A. 14—Banner Lodge, No. 42, Good Hope. 15—Provident Beneficial Society of East Balto. 16 Provident Beneficial Society of East Balto. 17 Fountain Bapist Church and SS 18-M. C. U. B. A. of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 25- Starlight Social. 26- St Barnabas Church. 28- Willing Worker of Ames M. E. Church. 29- JULY. 1- Fresh Air and Empty Stockling. 2- Imperial Association. 3- Furniture Men's Association. 4- Lumber Aid of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 30- Aledonian Circle. 31- Peace and Pleasure Circle. 32- Asbury M. E. S. S. 33- Eustace M. E. S. S. 34- Union Baptist S. S. 35- Prov. Hospital Lady Board of Managers 36- Golden Crown Social No 1 37- Original Ten Rose. 38- John Wendy S. S. 39- Nuremberg Baptist and S. S. 40- Macedonian Baptist Church and S. S. 41- Shriners. 42- Boy Scouts of First Baptist. 43- St John UMP and Mt Calvary A M E and 44- Jasper Churches of Towson 45- Sharon Baptist S. 46- Maryland Loune for Friendless Colored Children. 47- Dorsey Venus St House, No. 9, G. U. 48- Job. 49- St Barnabas Church. ..CAREY T CAREY & PRE ..CAREY THEATRE. ```markdown ``` PRCGRAM FOR WEEK OF APRIL 17. MONDAY—Gold Rooster Play, At Bay, in 5 parts, an unusual melodrama with thrilling situations presenting the Broadway Favorite, Florence Reed, also a Lonesome Luke Comedy. MONDAY-Gold Rooster Play, drama with thrilling situations present Reed, also a Lonesome Luke Comedy TUESDAY-The Red Circle. sode of one of the greatest serials pleases you. Vultures of the Coast the cruel life of the sea pirates endin comedy. TUESDAY—The Red Circle. You cannot afford to miss the final episode of one of the greatest serials ever shown, also to see if the ending pleases you. Vultures of the Coast in 3 parts, the thrilling story picturing the cruel life of the sea pirates ending with their just deserts, also a funny comedy. WEDNESDAY—The Strange Case of Mary Page Chapter No. 6. entitled The Depths, a mysterious story with Waltthall and Edna Mayo Tillie's Tomato surprise in 2 parts with the most popular comedian of today Marie Dressler, who scored such a success in Tillie's Punctured Romance. Also other pictures. THURSDAY—A special marriage ceremony in the Girl and the Game. The final episode of the best thrilling serial ever produced featuring fearless Helen Holmes. Don't fail to be present on this day as Miss Helen Holmes will bid goodbye to everyone. The Lost of the Birkenheak in 3 parts, a picture of excitement for its main plot. The Adventures of Police Dog, a cartoon comedy with many funny stunts. FRIDAY—Special Good Friday show, Life of Our Saviour in 7 parts. Please do not mistake this with Passion Plly made many years ago. Don't miss your opportunity of seeing greatest hand colored picture ever produced of the life of Christ from His birth to crucifixion, a picture that will sink deep in your hearts; costing over $5,400 to prduce, a cast of 1000 people. SATURDAY-In the Valley of the Moon, in 5 parts a powerful picture with beautiful scenes throughout also something funny. Iron Claw starts Saturday April 29. Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convir scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMACY Drudd Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street Dr. B. F. BROWNE SURG ON DENTIST 1380 N. CAREY ST. Gas Administered Baltimore, Md. GET IT T.... Popular Prices # AUGUST 1 Ebenezer A M E S S 2 St Peter Claver Com, No 4, K of St Johns 3 Ebenezer Baptist S S 4 Federal Employees 5 Jolly Five 6 Waver A M E S S 7 Fountain Baptist Church and S S 8 Independent A M E Church and SS 9 Brown's Circle 10 Silver Spring Social 1—El Chaptan. 2 Columbia Fund Asso. and Resalind Sewing Circle. 3—Enterprise Social, No. 1. 4—Original Tien Kese. 5—I; O. C. 6—Colored Women's Industrial Exchange 7—Excelsior, No. 6, K. of P. 8—St John S. G. of Caracolines of Jehovah 9—Israel Meyers Bible Class of Bethel A. 10—E. Church. 11—Bertel Drill Corps, Calanthe, K. of O. 12—International Musical Circle 13—Nirrath. 14—Drill Corps, No. 9, O. F. 15—Doctors' Conchuen Jr. Association. 16—Brown Circle. 8 S John Senior Choir and Ours 10-Brigham Bargain House Athletic Association Dearst Court N o 11, Nazarites 13-Daughters of Isis. 14-Adult Bible Choir of Metropolitan. 15-Doctors Conchmen Auxiliary 16-Pastor's Aid and W M S of Perkins Square Baptist Church 24-Count Mech Progressive Social 27-Crushel Association. 28-Silver Spring Social. THEATRE. SSTMAN STS. At Bay, in 5 par ts, an unusual melo ting the Broadwa y Favorite, Florence You cannot afford to miss the final ep iper shown, also to see if the ending in 3 parts, the thrilling story picturing with their just deserts, also a funny Moonlight