The Afro-American

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLAND'S BEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER --- VOL. XXV. No.18 CONGRESS TOPROBE SOUTH'S METHODS Methods of South's Carrying on of Federal Elections Will Be Thoroughly NORTH AND WEST AWAKE Have at Last Come to Realization That the South is Strongly Intrenched in the Saddie. Washington, December 22.—After the holiday recess of Congress the whole question of the South's methods of carrying elections and the denying to the Negro of the right to vote may come in for the biggest debate of the kind since the Lodge Federal Elections Bill was up for discussion a quarter of a century ago. The introduction of a corrupt practices act by Senator Owen and the announcement by Senator Boies Penrose that he would support a bill similar to the Lodge one of 25 years ago, are the embers that might fan the flames. The introduction of the stringent corrupt practices act by the Democrats followed their big bow and allegation that the thousands of colored men who had recently quitted Spain to accept work northward had done so in attention of voting in the last election. Though efforts were made by the Department of Justice to substantiate this allegation it has not been proven, but, on the contrary, it has been shown that the men attracted by the North by the prospect of living and civil conditions, well as wages. The kicking Democrats shut their eyes to the fact that through the actual robbing of the Negro of the right to vote that the South had a sure 133 votes in the Electoral College, and thus enabled President Wilson to be re-elected by a small margin. The North and West are waking up to this undue advantage which the South has over them with the disfranchised colored men not voting. The counts its colored people for purposes of swelling the Electoral College, then practically abolish the role that mutual education impart to stake. Influential newspapers of the North and West, which would have depreciated any suggestion a decade ago that the rest of the country would make the South conform to the ideals and laws of the republic, are now crying over the undue advantage of the country in the election of the South. Southern representation in Congress as a penalty for the disfranchisement of thousands of its citizens. CHICAGO TRIBUNE PROTESTS The Chicago Tribune, which no one accuses of being overly friendly to the Negro, is one of the journals yelling loudly that the South has an undue advantage over the rest of the country in counting for Congressional repression of disfranchised colored citizens. The Tribune declares itself as believing that "the Negroes enmisse is unit to rule the South.... but we ask the nation to stop the counting of this invoked Negro vote. It is counted in the Electoral College. It is not counted in the Senate. It is not counted in the vote of the nation. "The Democratic party won this year with the unscast Negro vote and now the Attorney General is chiefly interested in discovering whether or not some Negroes escaped from the South. It is not the privilege of voting, and voted in the North where they had no right to cast a ballot." The Newark, N. J.) Eagle and Star voices the sentiment of the aroused North when it says: "Everyone knows that the Southern States have made the Negroes empty phrase. "There isn't any colored line in the Constitution of the United States. There was none in the gentle philosophy of Abraham Lincoln. And there can be none in the doctrine of the new freedom" and equal rights of the man of the doctrine is anything but the combe and yellow journalistic charter. "The acid test of the sincerity of President Wilson and the honesty of his followers has come. By the position they take in the 'force bill' they will recognize and secure the rights of all Americans, both in the North or South, or they will stand convicted of absolute betrayal of the fundamental principles of Americanism." 2,000,000 NEGRO MALPS There are 1,927,000 colored mates of voting age in the South, more than three-fourths of whom have been disfranchised through "revised" State constitutions. Though the United States Supreme Court has knocked out the "grandfather claus" in these acts, there has been but little increase in the Negro voting strength South. I 1,000,000 of these men in the South had been allowed an untrammeled right to vote several of the Southern States may have gone to Hughes, and thus Wilson would have been defeated. PORTO BICAN SUFFRAGE That the South is strongly opposed to any suffrage except white was indicated in the debate on the Immigration Act must week. It is further shown in the effort to pass a proper qualification for nomination of nominees to Rican legislature. The matter came up under the Porto Rican "self government bill, and has raised a storm of protest from Porto Ricans of all classes. Universal suffrage has prevailed on the island since before the Spanish-American war, yet the bill now embodies 175 of the 205,000 voters on the island. A property qualification of $1,000 is provided for members of the Senate and one of $5,000 for the House of Representatives of the Island. Among the strongest kickers against the proposed legislation are interests connected with the American education of Labor, Porto Rican, Porto Rican Anglo-Scouse, and neither are all of the white race. Race lines are not drawn, like they are in the United States, however. Empty Stocking Club To Entertain 1.000 Guests Between one thousand and fifteen hundred children will be the guests of the Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Club this (Saturday) morning, when the annual treat will take place at Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church. This is the affair and forward to each year by the poor kiddies of the city and the members of the Empty Stocking Club, under the direction of Miss Ida R. Cummings, president, have been preparing for the event to be a success. Santa Claus, big and important, in the person of Mr. Howard Gross, will be there, and the youngsters will be delighted by his funny antics. It will be the only Santa Claus to visit some of these children this year. Children from all parts of the city be the chosen many of the children to be photographed in school, to teach the children, who are in a position to know the needs of the children in their communities. During the morning short talks will be made by Rev. Thomas, pastor of the church, Rev. George F. Bragg, Jr., pastor of St. James Episcopal church and others. Each child will be filled with a stocking filled with candy, toys and other things in addition to a loaf of bread. The treat will commence at nine o'clock. DR. C. A. TINDLEX HEADS TEMPERANCE WOE Washington, December 20.—At the recent meeting of the Temperance Board of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Dr. C. Albert Tindley, of Philadelphia, and one of the best known preachers in the country, to take the place of Dr. C. N. Coggins, who has been in charge of the colored temperance department. At the last General Conference of the church, Dr. Tindley was prominently mentioned in the book, "The Temperance Board," in which is known as yet whether Dr. Tindley will accept the new post. HEADS MEMORIAL SOCIETY Washington, December 20.—Congressman Isaac R. Sherwood, of Ohio, has been elected president of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Association, to which plans have just been presented for the instruction of the students in this city to cost $100,000. General Sherwood was elected at a meeting held Friday of last week in the Union Savings Bank Building. COLORED WOMAN Stoughton, Mass. December 19.—At the meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps, No. 99, last Tuesday, Miss R. Adelia Washington, the only colored member, was unanimously elected president. She is a florist. JOSEPH C. MANNING ANALIZES RECENT EVENTS New York, December 21.—Joseph C. Manning, the well-known Southern critic of the Bourbon South, finds the following observation regarding the recent national election: "Had the Republicans been successful in the last election, despite the South's well-wish, it is not unlikely that its passive attitude to the cause of political liberty and political justice for the repressed masses of the South would have been continued. Since it was defeated there is a disposition on the party of the Republican party leaders and the Republican press of the country to give serious consideration to this issue. Never before has a Republican given widespread discussion of this question as has been engaged in since the recent election. The introduction by Senator Penrose of the Lodge Bill in the United States Senate, if the matter is pressed and debated, will go far to make this a national debate to come to the oppressed South approach the Christmas holidays they can enter into the spirit of the occasion with some hope that a ray of light is breaking for the long oppressed people of the Southern United States publicity using the watchword until national public sentiment is finally aroused. ERAISES RACE PRESS "Let me, through the Afro-American, here express my Christmas greetings to the colored press of the country. The self-sacrificing and patriotic founders of colored journalism in the United States, who have the precision and support of all colored citizens, but of all the people of the whole country. Colored journalism is a credit to the United States. "I wish my colored friends throughout the country, who have been so appreciative of my work, render public service, all the joys that Christmas season can bring to them." KANSAS FARMERS MEET Topeka, Kan., Dec. 14—The Sunflower State Agricultural Association composed of the most progressive farmers of the State held its session in this city December 13. 14 and 15. The meeting brought together men and women of the trade. Prof. Wm. R. Carter is president of the organization. And the wise men of the east bowed down and worshiped him. --- DUBOIS MILITANT; VILLARD OBJECTS DuBois. New York. December 21.—That there are divergent views between Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis, and Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the New York Evening Post, regarding what should be the attitude of the race regarding racial discriminations is indicated by an editorial comment in a recent issue of the Public Legge newspaper. Dr. DuBois, an editorial in the Crisis condoning fight methods in heading off compressions. Mr. Villard, who is a strong opponent of war, wrote to the Public Ledger commending its editorial, and asserted that in his addresses to colored people he had always counseled peace, and told them that they would postpone that hope for equal rights and decent treatment if they resigned to force. He was a strong supporter of the editorial board of the Crisis on account of difference of views, and that he no longer responsible for any editorial opinions of the Crisis. Dr. Dulois has been a staunch advocate of justice for the race for two decades, and has never failed to use his pen and tongue to discuss with equivocation his views on the race and other questions of pertinent interest. Indeed, for a time he was the one militant and outspoken figure in the wars of compromise and equivocation. The editorial in the Crisis which provoked criticism follows, in part: "No one wishes more than the Crisis that 'culture, refinement, service and love' should triumph in the world; but we continually fear less easy-going young folks should loll in their parlorstousing their toes and expect the horrors of the world to be painted by someone else while they are prediscing 'refinement and love.'" "Terrible as it may be, the awful fact faces the colored races in this world; That no human group has ever achieved freedom without being compelled to make sacrifices, to prove determined that they should be slaves. Let us hope and deeply pray that this may not happen in the case of colored folk; but at the same time let us get our faces grimly painted, and that it may be necessary. War is Hell, but there are things worse than Hell, as every Negro knows." PICKENS URGES EDUCATION Philadelphia, December 21.—An appeal for interest in the education of the colored people of this country was made by Dr. William Pickens, dean of Morgan College, Baltimore, in an admonition to the Methodist Ministerial Meeting (white). "This is a commercial time," the speaker said, "when the fate of the whole race is at stake. The Negro has been a factor in this country. He has only been employed as housemanperson in factories or the mills or in mechanical enterprises. Owing to conditions in foreign countries, he is now being called from the South to fill the places formerly occupied by the immigrants. This condition of affairs will undoubtedly bring about abuse and arguement against the wisdom of giving such employment to Negroes. "Here is the great opportunity of the church to educate those people and fit them for useful careers. The Negroes now need leaders and cannot get along without the white man's cooperation." He concluded with an appeal for Morgan college. Morgan college. WILL YOU HELP THIS POOR GIRL? Ten Dollars Needed to Completo the Fund Necessary to Make Her Christmas a Joyful One. Last week there appeared in the columns of this paper the appeal for a poor young woman who because of sore afflictions was compelled to seek the aid of the Federated Charities. In order to secure glasses for her eyes and braces for her legs, the ninety thousand persons of Baltimore were asked to assist in raising the small sum of $20.00. Up to this time the responses have not been up to our expectations. But we are not discouraged. We rather believe that the money has not been contributed because everybody has thought someone else would make the contributions and thus leave then free to use the money they might have contributed, to some other cause. Now that it becomes evident that it is up to you to help to gladden the Christmas for this one poor woman. If you cannot send it by mail, call up the Afro-American on the phone, and a representative will be sent to receive whatever you may care to give. The thing we are interested in is collecting this entire amount by Christmas morning so we may be able to announce to this young woman that we thereby thank her and sisters in this city are behind her in this fight for a chance to earn a living. Let us show by the immediate contribution of the balance of this small fund that we wish for this young woman a "Merry Christmas" remembering at the same time that "as off as ye do it unto the least of these, proclaim ye do it unto me". It might be well to add that this woman has always cared her living, and as soon as her eyes are a little better and she is able to walk, she will go to work again. She has made a brave struggle and only appealed to the Federated Charities when every means at her command had been exhausted. The following letter evidences the spirit which prompted the donor of the first response to the appeal. Isaac H. Richardson 2121 Druid Hill Avenue Mr. Editor:— Dear Sir: Having seen your appeal for help for the poor girl, find enclosed 25 cents as the best I can do. Every little help, please except as I am sick at present. The amount received at the office of the Afro-American up to the present is as follows: Afro-American Co. $ 2.00 Isaac H. Richardson .25 Mrs. Emma Washington 1.00 F. J. .25 T. Evans Fernandis Jr. 1.00 Charles Tolson 2.00 J. G. .1.00 Mrs. T. A. H. .2.00 S. D. H. .5.00 M. C. B. .2.50 Casb .5.00 D. A. M. .8.00 John H. Murphy III .25 n $ 9.75 SCHUMANN-HEINK GIVES $50 San Francisco, Dec. 20.—Madame Schumann-Heink who has been filling an engagement here, presented Mrs. George Dorsey with a check for $50 to be used for the bene... or the poor colored children for a Christmas tree. Madame Heink announced that she would be entertaining entertainment to the poor children of this city and Mrs. Dorsey was the only colored woman to be present. West Chester Woman Goes to Jail Rather than Send Her Children To Prejudiced Schools. West Chester, Pa., December 20.—Because she refused to send her two children to school, Mrs. Rebecca Simms of Downingtown, was fined $4.40 by Justice Hunter Wills, and refusing to pay the fine was sent to jail. Seven weeks ago, Mrs. Simms refused to attend to the public school, because, she contended, they were discriminated against on account of their color. She was twice arrested on account of the compulsory education law, and on the second occasion, was fined $4.40, which she declined to pay, and was committed to prison. Through her counsel she applied to the Court for allowance to appeal from the summary conviction. At the hearing Monday she testified that all the colored children had been taken from the five lower grades and placed in a basement room, under the care of a teacher. Mr. Simms testified that he had been willing to pay the fine in order to keep his wife from going to prison, but she refused to permit him. He said he wanted treatment just the same as other people who paid taxes. He also refused to pay the fines and the argument of counsel, the Court granted the appeal and the case will go to the jury for trial. APPOINTED ON·FEDERAL JURY Editor John H. Murphy has been appointed on the Federal Grund Jury for the January term. Mr. Murphy is at present confined to his home, 1320 Druid Hill avenue, suffering with a severe cold. $5,000 FOR AGED HOME Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 10.—By the will of John Martin, a fore-merchant, the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons will receive $5,000. TAKES COLORED WIFE Doylestown, N. 7., Dec. 20. No candidates for matrimony who have appeared in the license office at the Court House here have occasioned so much interest. Mr. Lottie a Newtown insurance broker, 57 years old and white, and Miss Lottie E. Taylor, aged 27, a full-blooded colored American. Miss Taylor gave her occupation as dressmaker. Her father a prosperous farmer in Columbus, Ohio. COLORED BANKS DO Richmond, Va., December 21. —The Mechanics Savings Bank led the ten city banks running Christmas savings accounts in number of depositors, totaling 7,200. The savings amounted to $60,000 and checks therefor have been sent depositors. This is an increase of $10,000. It was that 1917 will show a substantial increase over 1916. John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond Planet, in president of the bank. He is jubilant over the fact that the bank stood first in the number of depositors and was only fourth in the total amounts saved. The St. Luke Penny Savings Baple held 750 depositors who said $3,009. It was the number of depositors and ninth in the total of deposits. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker is president of this institution. ELKS ARE SUED AGAIN Chicago, Ill., Dec. 20—Chicago Lodge No. 4 of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks yesterday filed suit asking that Great Lakes Lodge, the largest lodge in the Protective Order of Elks of the World, a colored corporation, be enjoined from conducting its affairs or using the name of Elks. The bill asserts that there is no connection between the lodge and the original members are imitating the original order in the use of its badges and emblems, including the elk's head and antlers. HOSPITAL GETS 82,000 Norristown, Pa. December 26.—Among $3,000 in charitable bequests out of the $3,000,000 estate of Joshua La Salle are each each Shelter for Children Orphaned Philharmonic and the Frederick Douglass Hospital of the same city. O'CONNELL TO COME HERE? It is rumored in Methodist circles that Dr. P. O'Connell, a member of the Delaware Conference, who is now president in sec. 103 of the College will be transferred to the Baltimore Conference and will probably be given one of the District Superintendentships. Dr. O'Connell was at the College connected with Gamma Theological Seminary. APPOINTED STENOGRAPHER Washington, Dec. 20—Walter White, eighteen years old, has been appointed from Boston as stenographer and typewriter in the War Department. He was a member of the 1914 Young White gained the position through the Civil Service. MINSTRELS TO PERFORM FOR PROVIDENT HOSPITAL St. Katharines' Minstrels will give a benefit performance for Provident Hospital at Richmond Market Armory on January 29th. The performance will be given, under the auspices of the staff of the hospital. PRICE THREE CENTS HIGHER EDUCATION NEEDED IN SOUTH CAMPAIGN FOR $500,000 President Ware in the North in An Effort to Raise That Amount for Atlanta University New York, December 21.—That the Negroes of the South must have every faculty for obtaining a good education if that section of the country would stop the exodus of the race to other parts of the country, is the opinion of Dr. Edward T. Ware, president of Atlanta University. Dr. Ware is in the North in an effort to raise an endowment of $550,000 in connection with the forthcoming fifteenth anniversary of the founding of the university. University is one of the pioneer institutions for the higher education of the race, and its graduates are spread over 32 States. It now has students from twelve states. Its work is recognized throughout the country; and its graduates are numbered among the most successful men and women in the country. "The whole system of Negro education in the South is separate from that of the white population," Mr. Ware said, and consequently we must equip Negroes to carry on this work. Every body recognizes that he is to have the same opportunities that his white brother enjoys, but few step to consider where this education may be given. "One of the vital questions in the South at the present time is the exodus of Negroes from the South. We must be educated out that, if the Negroes are to remain, they must be educated and protected against lynchings. Already in Southwest Georgia intelligent members of both the white and Negro populations have gotten together to discuss what can be done. It is in just such stance that the educated Negro exerts his influence." Atlanta University is giving the South just such educated Negroes. The distinctive service of the University has been the preparation of Negro schools. Among the graduates, also are successful doctors, preachers, and business men, but the majority of graduates, both from the North and now teaching in Southern schools. CREATE A BETTER UNDER- STANDING "We give them the equipment and fill them with the inspiration to serve. Our students come from twelve different States, and a recent survey showed that our graduates were spread over thirty-two states. Their influence is felt throughout in South Carolina, in the schools, but they are the means of a better understanding between white people and the Negroes, as the following incidents will illustrate: "One year ago a bill passed the Georgia Senate to exclude white people from the University in the schools, and the strongest influences leading to the defeat of this bill was the protest of intelligent colored people in Atlanta and Augusta. A very strong letter, written by a former student of the University, appeared in an Atlanta newspaper, and a committee of twelve Negro citizens in Augusta, sent a protest against the passing of the bill. This and other efforts on the part of the Negroes were immediately backed up by thoughtful white people of the South, and the bill was defeated. Another incident happened in the city of Augusta, Ga., a year ago March. A disastrous swirl the city and a former student of the University was appointed chairman of a colored committee to cooperate with a white committee in the matter of relief to the amount of $15,000 was distributed by this committee, with such obedience that the chairman was presented with a gold watch by representatives of the white committee. "Those and other countless incidents illustrate the possibilities of cooperation between intelligent people and those races in matters of public welfare." NAZARITES INSTALL In the presence of many members the annual installation of officers of the Grand Pasture of the Grand Pasture of the Grund United Order of Nazarites took place Tuesday night, where grand worthy shepherd, grand worthy shepherd. A collation followed the installation: The officers follow: Nathan Bryan, grand worthy shepherd; William Nash, deputy grand worthy shepherd; Alfred H. Pitts, grand clerk of records; Alfred H. Pitts, grand clerk of records; T Gillis, grand inspector; Ernest Grayson, grand chaplain; Mrs. Anne Anderson, grand armor bearer; Mrs. Katie Jackson, grand guardian and shepherdess; Mrs. Emmeline Dixon, grand right supporter; Mrs. Maggie Alexander Jones, No. 2, grand inner guard; William Bell, Philadelphia, grand outer guard. A Christmas Party That Prevented a Split in the Church By Margaret Black "Goodness," exclaimed Milly Brown. "All these things to move and dust, they're a sight and if I had my way, I'd get rid of some of them. No single man needs all this trash around, especially a minister." "I've got getting rid of something," said Sara Simpson. "I declare you are the limit; perhaps you'll want to be getting rid of your daughter Alice--now we are having a new minister and he a single man." "I guess you are the one who'll be wanting the minister in them, they amused, laughter to Sara Simpson did now, the joke, you see Sara was past thirty—and did not like it mentioned-had a lovely home in town and everybody knew she was sore at Mrs. Jake Todd because Jake preferred her when she was Margaret Cayton and Sara Simpson. The teacher was the leading lawyer in town and who gave his life and daughter anything they wanted. Sara was a pretty girl but Margery was much prettier and had such a sweet disposition that everybody loved her, even if she did have to wear chest cotton dresses and be handsome and couldn't afford furs. But Sara snubbed poor Margery every chance she egot and poor Milly Brown also—because she was Margery's friend. Mrs. Milly Brown was a widow with only one daughter who lived beyond her living and made her living by doing plain sewing. You see there was only one church in this very small town—you or I would call it a village—which would surely have insulted the small population of St. Michaels because they felt themselves very important now—but especially now—they were able to support a minister by themselves. No more circuit riding minister for them. Since attaining the dignity of supporting a minister and having a parsonage rent free - they had organized a Mite Society for the grown people and a Helping Society for the sick and a Sunday afternoon Literary Society, hence the self-satisfied feeling among them. Their last pastor had been a married man with a large family, a wife and six children, and the poor man had had so much trouble and such poor charges (which is the fate of a good many) Methodist minister. So Sir Michaelus that he should take a rest, and he rested so well, and so long, that the people sent the Bishop word they did not want him back. So the good Bishop had now sent them not only a young man, but a single one, not a girl, who were going out of their way to make things pleasant for the new minister. He was very young and considered a genius, and as St. Michaels always gave the parsonage ready furnished and found the good parson coal and wood - it felt as this was farther and stock his pantry with all things needful and have-him a good housekeeper, so they had installed old Aunt Eliza West as his housekeeper. There had been a meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society, and a Committee appointed to readiness in readiness for the pastor's arrival. The Board of Trustees and Board of Stewards had also held meetings, but the Ladies' Aid had taken things in their hands and the men were well content to step aside and let them do the work - as most of their wives beonges wives. Society wives did not, thought it good object to not object. So there was just lots of help - because as Mrs. Orion Tucker remarked, "Wherever they had a married minister all the women stayed at home except a few old stand-bys - who could always be dependent on them - and we spent spinster and young girl and married woman in the town was in evidence to help, they had all they needed and more." So they scrubbed floors - cleaned paints and windows - and swept and dusted and polished dishes and silver until it seemed as to the things they came to and they out-enough; oh, enough or melt into nothing. At last everything was in readiness and St. Michaels was in a state of expectancy. Only Brother Tucker and Sister Briar Pal had attended the conference at Greville and neither of them could give a very clear account of what he looked like. Brother Tucker said "He was pretty pert and spry looking youngster," and Sister Marion Ford said "He was a handsome young chap and with the smariest black eyes she'd ever seen altogether quite stinging looked." "But" as Marie Phillips surcastically remarked, "you can't depend on me to do anything." And everybody is "port and spry to Brother Tucker, who walks and talks pretty slick and as for Sister Marlon Ford-Oh, pshaw! she can't see good any- But "all's well that end's well" had and Rev. Jonathan Steele had arrived and was quite all both Brother Tucker and Sister Ford had described and more of them thought. You he conquered" and after several months with the town folks - he was still "The new preacher - at least he was as new as seven months steady wear in a small town could leave him. You see new people coming in and Row. Steele was still unattured. Of course he made mistakes - and this Thursday night at the meeting of the Ladies' Aid they were discussing the fact that the Rev. Mr. Steele did not want to leave the church that Mrs. John Taylor was the leader of the Ladies' Aid and a shining light in the church, and that Mrs. Orion Tucker was to be church treasurer for life and that the Trustees and Stewards' Boards were composed of life and that Mrs. Anthony was the head deaconess of the church and as her husband had donated the ground on which the church stood and donated five thousand dollars towards the building fund she must be consulted on all matters relating to the welfare of the church. How was the Rev. Jonathan Steele, not a day over twenty-five and a young jacket just out of college, as he realized the importance of each separate man's and woman's work in his ever increasing congregation. Altho after seven months- if he hadn't cited facts -he cited facts it was no fault of the members of St. Michaels Church. "Things seem to be moving along rather, smoothly," remarked Mrs. Paul, "since the Reverend has ```markdown ``` commenced to appreciate his charge" which remark was due to the fact that the Rev. Steele had lately congratulated Mrs. Phillips on her executive ability. The ladies were lingering over the task of sorting out table linen and dishes after the yearly oyster supper for the benefit of the Stewards' Board. "Yes," said Mrs. Phillips, "how our girls did work; they are coming into the church and working like soldiers, and are not near so thoughtless and silly as they used to be." "Oh yes!" said Mrs. Tucker sarcastically. "It is really remarkable how they work. An unmarried minister can inspire so much enthusiasm among spinsters and women with marriageable husbands." "Well, I'm not making any unkind remarks," said Mrs. Phillips virtuously. "Well," replied Mrs. Tucker. "Neither am I, but I can't help noticing things when they happen right under your nose. I have eyes to see with and altho we might not care to spread it broad cast, we can all see the difference between the treatment accorded Rev. Butler and that given You see Rev. Butler and that given antiquated, murriere man while Rev. Steele is along to young man. With Rev. Butler we crawled along and the community hardly knew we existed, while now we are increasing by leaps and bounds - fairly flying." "Well," said Mrs. Phillips. "its natural isn't it. The young _____." "Of course it's natural," broke in Mrs. Tucker. "Life is just a succession of thrills anyway, and we all run after that we don't have a little after a long pan Orion, and did we run after Nathan?" "No, I did not" snapped Mrs. Phillips. "I never took one step out of my way for Nathan Phillips." "Oh, well, you grabbed him mighty quick when he asked you - and that's what I'm thinking about these girls and old maids - any one of them would grab Rev Steele mighty quick if he asks them." He haugh startled them and made them turn rather quickly - they had forgotten they started in church. "I'm glad my girl lives such a distance from the church - that she can't take part in everything. Until she does her school work and helps me a little she has no time to join church clubs and Ladies' Ald Societies, and talk scandal, said the impressor Milly Brown. I think you'll soon be able to member any way for your society - because Hannah Burke Sturks has come home and is occupying the Powell place adjoining us. You remember her don't you Mrs. Phillips." "Well, I should say, 'replied Mrs. Phillips, 'she married young Dr. Stark of Cleveland. So she's home. Is her husband with her?' "Oh no, she is a widow" said Milly "and I'm thinking a pretty wealthy one at that. I don't say," said Mrs. Tucker. "How do you know?" "Well by the style of her and the way she lives and the improvements she is making in the place. She has house servants, a garden and a kitchen to meet and the farm and she has had the house all done over, you won't know the place when it is finished. And she has an immense touring car, and the dearest coupe she runs herself. Then she rides and has a beautiful thorough-breed horse and has just the finest of horse." "Well" said Mrs. Phillips "that don't sound like she'll be much of a church worker—but we'll wait and see. You never can tell." "Alice says she's lovely" "replied Milly. She's been good to Alice." "Well" said Mrs. Tucker "it is so lonely out there." "Yes, it's lonely with only Milly and her Alice for neighbors" retorted Mrs. Phillips. "But I'll have to study over it first. You see I know Hannah before she was much more independent little piece and hold her head very high." "Oh, that's nothing," said Mrs. Tucker, "birds fly high too, but they always come down for water. So perilous, our Hunters. We need them for the sight of home and old faces, the reason she returned to St. Michael's. "Well - we'll soon see," said Mrs. Phillips. And see they did in a way that didn't suit St. Michael's folks at. The following Thursday the Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. St. Anthony's. They always met at Mrs. St. Anthony's whenever they could - and that was when they came out and too cables was just a few steps below the parsonage and they could see Rev. Steele whenever he came out or in or had visitors, and then being close - he sometimes dropped in and took tea with the ladies, only when he came because it was more fashionable. But this Thursday they were doomed to disappointment because Rev. Steele came out his gate - and every girl and old maid's heart beat a little faster, and each one either took her little chamois and touched up her nose a little for fear it might be shiny or not, or tucked a hair pin a little tighter - but with a gasp, of establishment - instead of turning in at Mrs. St. Anthony's and sauntering slowly up the walk as usual - he walked briskly by without so much as a glance at the house. The Ladies' Alders sat as the paralyzed - and little Marie Phillips, who thought he was on the eve of proposing to her, said "Well the nerve of I wonder where he can be going." "Well if you say so," said Lillian Tucker, "I'll run and ask him." "Now girls," said Miss Sara Simpson "don't get excited. you know a pastor of a church like ours has so many important duties to attend to that he can't always attend our meetings." Don't make excuses Sara "retorted Mrs. Phillips - 'there isn't anything more important than our meetings.'" "Stung" laughed Lillian Tucker-perhaps he has gone to see the great and beautiful widow Starl-"and as she he has been prophesied the widow and the pastor came into view quietly talking and seemingly interested only in each other. Everybody looked and if only the pastor could have known each ones of him - who watched him so closely. The young girls were mostly amused but the spinisters and married women were not so charitably inclined. First Starl was dressed in a fashionable tale made suit with hat, gloves and shoes to match and carried an armful of beautiful hot-house tea roses. At his gate they stopped and she put out her hand and took his and ```markdown ``` THE AFRO-AMERICAN and then face in them in them and face he said died his face The Life of Christ put all the roses in them and then stopped and buried her face in them as the loath to part with them and when she raised her face he said something to her and buried his face in them as she had done. "Look," said Miss Sara Simpson with a look of disgust on her face "he is kissing and caressing them because it disgusts, and he seems to like her too and here last Sunday he took us to talk about expensive cloths, and street walking and flirting and love-making in public and—" "Do hush Sara" said Mrs. St. Anthony "Look at the punch of roses, it hasn't cost a cent less than $5. I can't imagine it. I can smell them. I wonder if he really likes roses?" Mrs. Tucker seemed genuinely amused at some unspoken thought and her quick light laugh - fell jarringly upon the members. "Oh dear!" said one "do keep quiet." "I don't see anything to laugh about," said another. "Well he likes roses well enough to keep those" said some one else. "The gate clicked shut and Mrs. Stark walked along up the street, unconscious of the storm she had stirred up. "If she is so intimate with him, its a wonder she wouldn't come to church and help with the church work or join the society and help to do something, and she wouldn't have time to flirt with the minister" said Mrs. St. Anthony. "Has anyone"- asked Mrs. Phillips-"asked Hannah Stark to join our society or one of our church clubs?" No one had— "I'll do it now" said Mrs. Phillips. "Hurry or she'll be out of sight-" they urged. They followed Mrs. Phillips to the door. Mrs. Stark had gone by- but she came back with a smile on her face, and little amusement at being acceded- thus. Mrs. Phillips stood on the top step and resolved to do what she thought was her duty. "I am Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Stark and remember you as Hannah Burke - we saw you talking to Rev. Steele" she said by way of introduction "- We thought you might like to join our society or our young people's Helping Others." Mrs. Phillips was unaware how she spoke - her voice cut the air like a whip saw - and said plainly - we do not want you, but you should think it your duty - and an honor, that I, Mrs. Lawyer Phillips, should ask you to join. Mrs. Stark's eyes snapped and her heart crumpled. "Thank you," she said - "I feel honored. Does your pastor belong to these clubs and is he a member of the Church Aid Society?" "No," exclaimed indignant Mrs. Phillips. "Then I'm sorry to decline the honor, but I can't possibly belong to anything of which he is not a member, and not under his direct supervision." She was gone - Mrs. Phillips had to be helped in the house to the couch - and Mrs. St. Anthony was so angry she was blue in the face. I thought she would explode, and poor Miss Sara Simpson fainted in fact. The body was moved to Mrs. Tucker, who got on everybody's nerves by laughing and saying— nerves by it's got spunk you a dose that helps It's far away and near us; it is there, and close at hand— Oh, earnest little fellow, can I make you understand? You lie awake and whisper, you count and count the days And try to bring it nearer in a hundred varied ways! "I like that woman. She's got spunk and brains enough to give you a dose of nicely sugar-coated pills that helps immensely." He right all St. Michaels had heard the story of the roses and the invitation to join the club and it did not lose anything in the telling. Unconsciously all St. Michaels formed a detective bureau to watch the pastor. He played detective and they watched poor Roy. Steele's every move and at last it had come to the conclusion that he was hopelessly in love with the widow. Poor Mrs. Stark did she know how St. Michaels regarded her, or what they thought of her? If she did - no one in St. Michaels was any the wiser, few weeks before Xmas, Mrs. Stark appeared at church, and the Ladies' Aid members that were present, I'm afraid paid more attention to Mrs. Stark that they did to the sermon - fact I'm afraid they could not have given the test if asked - but I'm sure you all about Mrs. Stark's costume. At the Thursday afternoon meeting following - Mrs. Mrs. Stark was the tople as usual. "What's wrong with her now," said Mrs. Tucker. "At first she was just a butterfly and a first, then she was not attend church, she was not attend church, she was not attend church, you are still faultfinding and she is a hypocrit what is wrong with her now?" she challenged. "Well she is not a member," said Mrs. Phillips, "and she just came to have the pastor walk her home." "Well whose business is it if she does, you think Kev. Steele is old enough to look after himself?" said Mrs. Tucker. "Well what do you expect of us? You'd be suspicious yourself - after those roses if you were not in love with both her and the pastor, that it it takes all your time to champion their cause and sain your neighbors, all on account of a city woman, who is supposed to have plenty of money and fine clothes, think she be cared you" remarked Mrs. Phillips: "her have gone clean dart abbot; her." "Well I'm satisfied"-retorted Mrs. Tucker. "My opinion of the matter that we will lose all the gound we've gained and waste our profits. If we don't stop unassonable unreasonable sales, we shouldn't bibble and adjust the differences which have suddenly sprung up between the pastor and this society all on account of his attention to a woman, and we are not sure that he is paying special attention to her. And on a woman or walks home with her is no sign he wants to marry her. special at man calls me with her cry her.ucker, have clice's place? tupun sar- Colored MEN "Quite a sermon Mrs. Tucker, have you taken the Rev. Steele's place? Who elected you his champion - sarcastically asked Mrs. St. Anthony, who was the one to return to your liking and you wish to regain. "I am not trying to take anyone's place," retorted Mrs. Tucker, "but three weeks from now is Xmas, and this is hold together time - not hold up or split-up time. A similar opportunity to have a big Xmas fete in the church and to get and keep all the things you need to occur again and I move we take time by the forelock and get busy." "The pastor gave those roses to old Mother Carey," explained Mrs. Tucker triumphantly and I bet Mrs. Stark knew all about it - perhaps she sent them by him." said Miss Sara Simpson, "Jonathan Steele is a sly one - probably his prickling conscience told him the Ladies' Aid was watching." No one had— CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK By Charles Dickens What images do I associate with the Christmas music as I see these images set forth on the Christmas tree? Known before all others, keeping far apart from the others. * * * An angel, speaking to a group of shepherds in a field; some travelers, with eyes uplifted, following a star; a baby in a manger; a child in a spacious temple talking with grave man; a solemn figure, with a mild and beautiful face, raising a dead girl by the hand; again, near a city gate, calling back the son of a widow on his bier to life; a crowd of people looking through the opened roof of a chamber where he sits and, letting down a sick person on a bed with ropes; the same, in a tempest, walking on the water to a ship; again, on a seashore, teaching a great multitude; again, with a child upon his knee and other children around; again, restoring sight to the blind, speech to the dumb, hearing to the deaf, health to the sick, strength to the same, knowledge to the ignorant; again, dying upon a cross, watched by armed soldiers, a thick darkness coming on, the earth beginning to shake and only one voice heard, "Forgive them, for they know not what they do." ```markdown ``` MODEL TENEMENT PLANNED New York, Dec. 21. - Flans have been filed for the erection at 122nd street and Park avenue, on a plot SX 149.1, of a six-story model tenement for colored people. 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Baltimore, Md Washington, D.C. STATE CORRESPONDENCE HAGERSTOWN ITEMS Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 21 — A large congregation worshipped at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church last Sunday evening at the second evangelistic service. Rev. J. H. West preached a soul-stirring sermon. "Dr. Cure All," by members of the Zion Free Baptist Church and five members of Ebenezer, was satisfactorily rendered to a large congregation at Ebenezer last Thursday evening, under auspices of Searchlight Club. The Woman's Social Relief Club held its monthly services at Asbury M. E. Church last Sunday at 4 p. m. Mr. Richard Steward, of Sharpburg, was a visitor here last Sunday. Mrs. Olivia Crew and Mrs. McAllister leaves for Washington on Saturday to have their eyes treated. The annual fair at Ebenezer Church opened Monday night and continues two weeks. The general of King David McGriff, who died Thursday, December 14, took place at Asbury M. E. Church last Sunday at 2 p. m. Rev. H. A. Johnson officiated. The annual sermon to the Ladies' Aid Society of Asbury M. E. Church was preached last Sunday night at which time a collection of $40. was taken and handed to the pastor as a Xmas gift. The third and fourth grades of the public school, Hattle Newman, teacher sold 300 red cross Xmas seals for the public movement Xmas and won the beautiful red cross silk banner, three buttons for one hundred each and a modern head crusade pin. The banner is being framed by Prof. Benj. Smith. SYKESVILLE NEWS Sykesville, Md., Dec. 20—Mrs. Ida Broadus, beloved wife of Noah Broadus, departed this life Tuesday, December 13, age 44 years. She leaves a mother, one sister, one brother and her husband. The funeral was largely attended at Pool's Church. Rev. Scott, of Jessehawown, owned the Dove Group, will spend the Christmas holidays visiting his son, Mr. Walter Groups of Philadelphia. Christmas holidays visiting his son, Mr. Walter Grooms, of Philadelphia. The oyster supper held at St. Luke's Church on last Thursday evening was largely attended. $25. was paid to the pastor. Early Broadus will spend several days with his grandfather, Mr. Noah Broadus. LONGGREEN ITEMS Longgreen, Md., Dec. 20.—Rev. Custis, an evangelist of the Baltimore Conference, paid a visit to Mt. Zion A.M. E. Church on last Sunday, but owing to the bad traveling there was no service. The Queens' Rally that was given at Bethel A.M. E. Church, Baltimore, was Thursday evening for the church at Longgreen was a grand success. Mrs. Nellie Winder, president of the Women's Mite-Missionary Society of Mt. Zion A.M. E. Church attended the quarterly meeting which was held at Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church on Wednesday evening. While in Baltimore Mrs. Winder was the guest of her niece, Mrs. Martha Edwards, of 1127 Park avenue. Mrs. Amanda Forrester is still a patient at the Mercy Hospital in Baltimore. CHARLOTTE HALL NEWS Rev. W. H. Williams was in Charles- county Sunday. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mitchell Jr., was baptized Sunday afternoon. Rev. E. M. Dent was at Oakville Sister Bertha Briscoe is suffering with a severe cold. Rev. R. S. Hongland, of Woodville, was here Thursday. Sunday will be Woman's Day at Mt. Calvary M. E. Church. CROOM JOTTINGS Croom, Md., Dec. 22.—Miss Mary T. King left here Thursday afternoon to attend the teachers' institute at Fairmount Heights. Miss King will spend her holiday with friends and relatives in Washington and Baltimore. Mr. Robert Diggs, having suffered for a week or ten days with a cut foot, is much improved. Mr. W. H. Chew, lay reader of St. Simon P. E. Church, conducted a very helpful and inspiring service on Sunday, December 17. The priest in charge having gone to conduct services at Woodville and Charlotte Hall. The Xmas tree and exercises will be held at the Settlement School on December 20. Mrs. Henry, principal. Mr. Claude Smith is on the sisk list. Rev. Charles S. Sedzewick spent Tuesday visiting his father at Upper Manhattan. Mr. Boston Stewart was a visitor at the rectory during the week. MAKING PROGRESS Cambridge, Md., December 22.—Mr. Isaiah Fitzelites has rented a nice store at 433 High street. The store has opened a store at 433 High street. An Old Men's Concert was given at Bethel Church. Wm. Mitchell was master of ceremonies. A grand bazaar was given at Waugh M. E. Church four nights by the ladies. Mrs. Susan Bernard, president; Mrs. Hattie Earies, secretary and Rev. G. H. Harris, pastor. If you want the Afro-American call at 224 Cedar street and I will accommodate you, P. T. Turner. Mr. Tuske has opened a shoe shop where he does first class work. Copen and get your shoes fixed at 206 Cedar street. CHASE JOTTINGS Chase, Md., December 22.—The mothers' institute held their monthly meeting at school 21. Chase, Md., and discussed plans for the sanitary improvements in the school room. All needed now is the co-operation of the parents and guardians. Ladies' Aid Society held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Mary C. Johnson, closing up the year's work for 1918. WOODYILLE NEWS Woodville, m. December 22.—Rev. Sedgwick, of Croom, m. preached at St. Phillips P. E. Church Sunday at 11 o'clock. M. Services held at John Wesley M. Services at 11 a. m. and at St. Thomas M. E. Church, at 3 p. m. Hilda, are visiting ner son, Mr. Louis Pinkney, of Philadelphia. Mrs. Spencer Wilson, of Calvert St., is quite ill. FREDERICK NEWS Frederick, Md. Dec. 21.—Miss Viola West, of Philadelphia, was the guest of Mrs. Lillian Smith Friday. Mrs. Daisy Robinson visited Gertrude Furnace, who has been quite ill with the grip. Mrs. Ollie Tyler and Mrs. George Jackson visited Mrs. Lillian Craig this week. Mrs. Lillian Smith gave a surprise party in honor of her children, Gertrude, Lillian and John. Those present included: Anna Streams, Fannie Snowden, William Barnes, Samuel Barnes, Mrs. Mollie Snowden, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Snowden and Lewis Crawford. Miss Florence Atkins is recovering from an attack of the grip. Cooksville, Md., Dec. 23.—The news having come to us from Connellsville that Wm. H. Savoy Jr. was dead caused a great deal of excitement on Friday. To the joy of all who know Mr. Savoy, he and his wife arrived at Cooksville on Saturday afternoon with their baby son Emery, who had died instead of the father. The child was killed Monday from the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Savoy Sr. Miss Elsie Dorsey and Mrs. Sallie Savoy, of Philadelphia, are spending a few days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prince A. Dorsey. Mr. Willie Cook, who has been employed in Catonsville for sometime, returned to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Cook, of Rover. Mr. J. H. Howard was in Ellicott City and Baltimore Tuesday on business. Mr. James Norris, his father and brother, and Mr. A. Dorssey, visited friends in this section on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Rhebottom called on friends. West Point, Va., December 22.—The First Baptist Church had Girl's Day on Sunday, December 18th, with Mrs. Beverly Allen in charge. They made a nice showing. Miss Kate Doyle, of Richmond, Va., was the speaker of the day. She made an able address, telling the girls of West Point how they could have confidence in others by having confidence in themselves. She told them of the value of time and the best way to use it. "Put the time in looking after the poor girl and help them learn your life," theirs and let them know that you are ready and willing to lend them a helping hand to aid them to a better life." She told them not to hunt the free and easy places, but should walk past them. She also called their attention to the woman who was caught in adultery. Her accusers could not condemn her. In conclusion she said, "You girls must be so no one can condemn you. The receipts of the day were $45.32. New Sinms is the very able pastor. Chestertown, December 20.—Sunday of last week was Men's Day at James M. E. Church. An excellent program was rendered by the local talent of the town. A good sum was collected. The queen's rally given at Bethel Church last Thursday evening was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience. The queens, lord chamberlains, maids and flower girls attired representing their respective countries, together with the decorations, made the affair a complete success. Mrs. Augusta Stewart under whose direction the affair was given deserves much credit in the museum in Chestertown out. She being sick at the time, Mrs. Elizabeth Sheppard substituted as directress, Mrs. Sara and Elinora Murray collected the largest amounts, $11.92, and $18.70, respectively. Total $55.00. Mr. Richardson of Philadelphia, exhibited moving pictures at Bethel Church last week. The amount of $18.70 was the collection. Denton, Md., December 22.—Sunday was Men's Day at Bethel A. M. E. Church. All men who failed to respond to the roll call last Sunday because of the inclement weather, will have another opportunity next Sunday providing the weather is favorable. We advise Santa Claus to visit Mr. W. W. Horner's store before trying any other place as he has a fine line of Christmas goodies. Mr. Horner, our ever busy merchant, is also carrying a good line of ladies' apparel, so Mrs. Santa Claus may also call. The Y. M. C. A. met last Sunday evening at Bethel Church and the attendance is already growing. We are praying for the success of this organization as it is evident that this has long been needed in our town. Where is the Y. W. C. A.? Mr. John Babbaree Boston has returned Philadelphia this recently visited his son, Mr. Kenneth Boston. Many of our young folks are expected home during the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Laura Turpin is still on the sick list. 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Church Christmas Day at 11 a. m. and at St. Thomas at 2.30 p. m. Misses L. M. Dashields, M. C. Ray and M. F. Glascoe attended the meeting of the Prince Georges county teachers' at Tallahassee Heights on Friday, December 22. Mr. Paul Foye and Master Thomas Conte are on the sck list. Mr. and Mrs. John Tolson and children have moved into their beautiful seven-room cottage, recently completed. MISS TALBOT WEDS Buffalo, N. Y., December 19.—Miss Sarah May Talbert and Mr. Henry Sandelin Keenan were the principals in a pretty wedding at the home of the brid's parents hre. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Talbert, president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. She is a graduate of the Central High School and the New England Conservatory of Music. The groom is a graduate of the Washington High School and Harvard University. He is employed in the laboratories of the Hooker Electro-chemical Company. They will reside at LaSalle, N. Y. EASTON HAPPENINGS Easton. Md., Dec. 21.—Rev. Chas Handy preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday morning and night. Rev. J. S. Collins is still confined to his bed. The funeral of Mrs. Lillie Green Hall of Port street, took place at Bethel A. M. E. Church at 2 o'clock. She leaves two sisters, a husband and his children, their husbands. Miss Mary Stanford, who has been here for sometime, was taken very ill and is still confined to her bed at the residence of Mrs. Rachel Hemsley, Hammondown. Mr. Albert Smith, of West street, has moved on Port street. He is still at the same job of cleaning and pressing clothes. Mrs. Mattie Tilghman, of Talbott Lane is out again after an attack of grill. Mr. Matthews preached for Rev. John R. Holland Sunday night at Asbury M. E. Church. Rev. Willis preached Tuesday. Mr. Albert Brown and John Nichols of Wilmington. Del. are home. Mr. Isaac Decourse is on the sick list. Mr. Joseph Murray and Mr. Alfred Johnson are suffering with the rheumatism. LETHERVILLE ITEMS Lutherville, Md., Dec. 22.—Sunday School was well attended. The children were eager and looking forward to their Christmas treat that the teachers are preparing for them. Mrs. Rosetta Quigley, wife of Mr. George Quigley continues quite. P. On Sunday, last, Mr. Alfred Kelly died at 95 years of age. He was one of the oldest residents on Chestnut Ridge in Baltimore county. He was married to his second wife in August, 1915. It was quite a shock to the people of the village to hear of the death of Dr. Charles W. Gallagher, president of Maryland College for Women at Lutherville, late Thursday night. Dr. Gallagher was much beloved by the pastor and members of Edgewood M. E. Church for the friendly relation in which he held with the church. He preached the dedication sermon when the church was dedicated on May 1st, 1909. CATONSVILLE NEWS Catonsville, Md. December 22.—The Boy Scout, under M. Vernon Holly, scout master, will render a program at the League Sunday. The bazar began at Grace A. M. E. Church Monday night and will continue until January 1st. Mr. and Mrs. William Adams entertained at dinner Sunday, Mrs. Maggie Carroll and Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Murray. Mr. Dora Jackson is having an up-to-date furnace installed in her house which is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall. St. Mary's Household Hall is undergoing a complete renovating. Mr. Edward Pye, who was hurt by his horse tramping on his car, is slowly recovering. Mrs. Mamie Cautious, Mrs. Ella Cook and her daughter, Theresa, motored to Catonsville Sunday. Mrs. a flying trip here Sunday, visiting his many friends. The funeral of Truman Williams was held from his home Monday. The funeral of Mr. Washington Jones was held at his home last Friday. The United Order of Seven Wise Men had their annual sermon preached to them on Sunday night at St. Luke Church. Elliott City. ELKTON HAPPENINGS Elkton, Md., December 22.—Mr. Jacob Matthews, of Corn Hill, Md., has moved here. Miss Elenora Eraywood, of Friendship Farm, was here Sunday. The funeral of Mrs. Sallie Dickerson was held at the A. U. M. P. Church last Friday afternoon. Mrs. James Martin, who has been very sick, is much improved. "Father" Anderson, of Soup House Hill, died on last Tuesday, aged 96. Mr. Ralph Hutchison, of New Jersey, was buried Sunday. Mr. George Anderson, of Newark, visited here Tuesday. Quite a number of Cecilton folks were here last Monday and Tuesday. The following persons are on the sick list: Mrs. Fannie Graves, Mrs. Susan Milburn, Mrs. Phoebe Hughes, Mrs. Annie Boardley and Mr. Joseph Hughes. ANNAPOLIS NEWS Annapolis, Md. December 22.—Confirmation services were largely attended Sunday night at St. Phillip's Church. Bishop Murray conducted the service. Dr. and Mrs. Carcia motored to Philadelphia last week. Mrs. Saruh Boston and niece, Mrs. Sparrow, are spending the holidays with friends in Boston, Mass. Mrs. Laura Bulay, who has been quite sick, is out again. 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Correspondents will please have all communications in the office by snow on Wednesday. Advertising rates made known on application. If every individual in the world, who gives a promise could be depended upon to keep in there would be fewer divorces, backsliders, and fizz, or there would be fewer promises given. Civilization would be a good deal more free and certain if the individual could be depended upon to fulfill an obligation without witnesses, bondmen, or some form of written guarantee. Average humanity would have reached that high point of a great Shakespearean character who explained, "My world is a bawd." We have not reached that high point yet, although society is doing every thing within her power to reach it. In the business world, the man who attempts to succeed them short weights and inferior goods eventually files claims of bankruptcy. Of course the man in hiding behind his business, or we would make short work of him by stamping him as a liar and a thief, but we usually satisfy ourselves by terming him "unreliable," and letting it go at that. The political party that repeatedly falls in his promises, soon loses the support of its commitment, and in the social world the individual needs to self but one untruth before we take all of his future utterances "with a grain of salt." He might be a good fellow, but he has lost our respect, which is so much as saying that he cannot be believed unless he brings witnesses or a signed statement. There is one kind of liar, however, that society has not yet succeeded in reaching. He is usually found in the list of volunteer contributors to popular charities with a substantial amount opposite his name. When it is time to pay, alibi after alibi is invented until the collectors are weary of begging, or the feud is completed by others. The organization which has closed its subscription list because the sum asked for has been subscribed, is in the very awkward position of seeking new contributors, or flashing itself with a defect. If the names of such charm contributors could be made known without injuring the cause of the institutions, the public would know how to deal with them. The gift horse is not to be looked in the mouth. Public institutions depending upon charity have found it advisable to avoid giving offence, even when they must suffer great inconvenience thereby. Such institutions are therefor constrained only to urge that subscribers make good their pledges. However, the roast of Christian chivalry in this day is no lower than in the day of King Arthur and his knights, the round table. Said Arthur, each of you shall "honor his own word as wrethed his God." The Afro-American has more than once made the plea to the directors of the various charitable institutions throughout the city, The Fresh Air Circle, Day Nursery, Maryland Home, Provident Hospital and others, to come together and urge the National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes to come to Baltimore and investigate conditions preparatory to opening a branch in this city. The matter taken on new interest since the announcement in the daily press that the white and colored people interested in the welfare of the Negro in the District of Columbia were called together by the president of the Washington Board of Education, a white man, only last week, and voted unanimously to invite the Urban League to Washington for three months trial, and if successful, establish a permanent branch. Washington makes the twelfth city so form a branch in the Urban League. Mr. Dugene Kistle Jones, Executive Secretary of the Urban League explains the mission of his organization when he said: "The purpose of the Urban League is not to supplant any existing charitable institution, but to serve as a clearing house through which all of the charitable activities of the city will point." The League usually operates by sending a highly trained social expert into the various citizen, who employs his time in investigating social conditions, and making recommendations which the existing or new organizations are advised to carry out. Here is the report of the first year's (1913-16) work in Detroit, Michigan. 1. "With the assistance of the Board of Commerce an investigation of the wages and working conditions of Negro Employees in the various manufacturing plants in Detroit. 2. "A survey of the recreational facilities of colored people in the city. 3. "An inquiry as to the number of school children in the backward classes, the degree of truancy and the use of night school, etc.—this in connection with the public schools of the City of Detroit. 4. "A study of Negro housing—particularly in regard to rents. 5. "An investigation of the number and character of the colored cases coming before the Juvenile and Police Courts. 6. "The league has handled special cases which could not be referred to existing agencies. Special investigations have been made of 15 families and individuals for the Juvenile Court, the Associated Charities, the Children's Aid Society and other organizations. With so much accomplished in a single year, it is interesting to note the plans of the Detroit Branch for 1914-15. 1. To organize civic clubs which will seek to create a sentiment for better living conditions among the colored people of Detroit. 2. To organize the workers of various companies into associations for normal help in their work. 3. To aid the probation departments of the various courts in dealing with deficient adults and children. 4. To continue its investigations in matters of Negro health, employment, recreation, etc. 5. It also hopes to assist in more definitely the social welfare facilities at the disposal of the colored people in Detroit and to convey this information to those who need this assistance. 6. To work out some plan for providing better and cheaper housing. 7. To organize the girls and boys of the city into clubs. 8. To foster summer recreation work for colored children. It is significant to note also that the President of the Washington Board of Education beads the movement to bring the Urban League to Washington, with professor Kelly Miller as secretary, aided by well known men and women like Miss Nannie Burroughs, Dr. J. H. N. Waring, Asa Sept. S. C. Bruce, Mrs. Archibald Hopkins and every social organization of importance in the District of Columbia. Kiddies To Have Big Time If the thirty or forty boys at the Maryland Home for Friendless Children are not happy Christmas day it will not be the fault of a committee of prominent citizens, who are arranging to furnish a first-class dinner to every mother's son of them. There will be turkey, several of them, cranberry sauce, hominy, peas, and last but not least, a famous plum pudding, fixed as only Maryland cooks know how. When this is sufficiently digested to allow room for a hearing, great big plates of Handler's choice ice cream assisted by cakes of generous proportion will be dealt out unsparingly. Then will come candy, as much as the children and hide in their pouches for a "stray day." A pair of cookings for each and toys too numerous to mention will wind up the efforts of the men who are determined that the "kid" will have the time of their lives on Monday the first for the toys at the house has been entirely unsolicited and has come out of the exuberance of the Christmas spirit with which these men are endowed and a desire that these little wafts may receive a practical application of the spirit of Christmas tide. Benefit at Colonial Theatre, December 26. Use X. M. C. A. coupons. Get them at any of the drug stores. OWSOJ NEWS Towson, Md., December 22. —The last Loyal Temperance Legion meet at the 2t. Paul Church at 2 P. M. last Sunday. Through the request of its president, Mr. George Tyler. Rev. Robert Gross, pastor of Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church was introduced to the Legion through Mt. B. W. Dawage, who gave an interesting talk. Rev. Gibson preached at 8 o'clock to a small audience at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Miss Laura Harris and Mr. Hiram Brown, of Fairmont avenue were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor, of Lutherville, last Sunday. Cupid played a part on Lennox Ave. last Thursday night with its darts. Mrs. Viola Smith and Mr. James Bond were the happy victims. Rev. Robert Gross was the officiating minister. Rev. Robert Gross, pastor of Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church, organized the Christian Endeavor League Sunday afternoon at his church, and was favorably impressed at the interest shown by all present. The chair of the church is prospering very much under the instructions of their able leaders. Rev. and Mrs. Gross. Mrs. Margaret J. Gwynn, of Glennarm, is spending a few days with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Davage, of Lenox avenue. FREDERICK ITEMS Frederick. Md., Dec. 22. —The Queen's Rally at Quinn A. M. E. Church on Sunday was quite a success. A post sum was realized. Rev. J. W. Norris, presiding elder of the Hagerstown district, delivered an address at Quinn A. M. E. Church Sunday night. On Monday night he held his third quarterly conference. Mr. Bernard Briggs spent the week and in town. Misses Mollie and Fannie Bruner spent the week-end as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bruner. Miss Amy Williams was the guest. That Morgan College should be adequately cared for by the ministers of the Washington M. E. Conference and that provision must be made for ministers in their declining years were urged by a number of speakers at the meeting of the M. E. ministers Wednesday. Mr. Frank Simmons was appointed on the Grand Jury of the Circuit Court and several others on the Federal Jury. THE AFRO-AMERICAN THE FORUM THE FORUM POLICE MEN WANTED To the Editor of the Afro-American: I notice, in the Baltimore Sum of December 19, the following advertisement: "The Board of Police Examiners invites all male residents of the State of Maryland, not under 24 years of age, nor over 11 years of age, who measure at least 5 feet 8 inches in height, stocking feet, and weigh at least 140 pounds (nearest) to participate in the net examination for grade of PROBATIONEED IN THE POLICE FORCE OF BALTIMORE CITY. Application shall can be obtained at the Board of Police Examiners' office for D. M. Court House, daily applications must be filed before January 1, 1915. Jan. W. Clayton, secretary." Certainly, the above invitation is without any restriction of race, race, colored man, who can yield the qualifications enumerated, ought to present themselves for the examination. In the memory of very many new living, colored men we denied the privilege of promising as the bar. But Harway Johnson, and others, took the matter to the tribunal which the people of Baltimore have established for passing upon such questiona, and all of us know the result. Whatever may be said of the judiciary in the past, it is well-known that our present courts are presided over by honorable and upright men who have the courage to apply the law as it is. They can not apply such until the matter comes before them. By all means, let some Negro man of good character, as well as having the qualifications above mentioned, accept the invitation extended them, in common with other male citizens. If such are men enough to make a proper record, we believe the course will see that they are treated with the same consideration accorded other citizens. GEORGE F. BRAGG, Jr. THE BANNER YEAR FOR AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH At the fourth quarterly conference held at Amea Memorial Methodian Episcopal Church, December 31, 2014, presided over by the Rev. W. H. Wray, district superintendent, the most gratifying reports were given of the work of title charge. The trustees reported their organ, parsonage and the electric lighting of the church paid for. Their report further showed that improvements to the extent of $174.45 had been made to the church and responses during the year. The receipt of the trustees for the year were $498.11. The awards reported all claims meet in full and total receipts of $1,549.24. The aggregate receipts of all the auxiliaries were $1,964.65. Making a grand total of $7,147.53 raised during the year. The pastor, Heri. Albert J. Mitchell's report showed that 112 persons had united with the church during the year and that 35 per cent of the were active in the church life. All of the new movements which were initiated by him a little more than two years ago and was regarded as an experiment, have fixed themselves in the life of the church. The new financial plan has increased the offering over one hundred per cent. The Children's Church has become a permanent institution, with a faculty of nine young Christian women who are public school teachers rendering altruistic service. Amea' Boy Scout Troop No. 14 is the best drilled company in Baltimore and the whole of colored Baltimore is proud of them. The Teachers Training Class will soon graduate its first class of trained teachers. The Beneficiencies of the church will be in excess of any year. A plan was inaugurated at this conference to raise a sum of money for the endowment of the conference claimant. Mrs. Mamie E. Jones was elected queen by quarterly conference to represent the church in a queens rally that is to be held by the city churches. All of the auxiliaries gave most excellent reports of their work. Benefit at Colonial Theatre. December 26. Use Y. M. C. A. coupons. Get them at any of the drug stores. Funeral of Mrs. Ella Barnett Funeral of Mrs. Ella Barnett the funeral of Mrs. Ella Barnett, who died at her home, 422 Courtland street, last Saturday, following a lingering illness, was held at Ames Memorial Church Tuesday afternoon. Revs. A. J. Mitchell, Joseph Henry and R. W. S. Thomas officiating. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. The deceased was born in West River, Md., but had resided here for years. A husband, two sisters, one daughter, one son and a grandchild are among the surviving relatives. The daughter, Mrs. Mary Ryland, who lives in New York City, came all the way from Los Angeles, Cal., to be at her mother's bedside. Lynchers To Be Tried That South Carolina will bring the leaders in lynching of Joseph Crawford to trial is the opinion of Joseph Bomar, a merchant of Spartansburg, S. C., who is visiting here. Crawford, who was a wealthy farmer, was lynched after he resents an insult from a white man. The lynching aroused indignation all over the country, and Governor Manning, of South Carolina, declared that the lynchers must be punished. Mr. Bomar expresses the opinion that the leading white people of the state want to put down the lawless element among the whites. STETSON WILSON MARRIES Crisfield, Md., December 22—Miss Thelma A. Hall and Mr. Stetson Wilson were married at Sharon Hill, Pa., a few days ago. They were tended a reception at their future home, 210 Maryland avenue tonight(Friday.) Rev. J. A. Kiah, of Princess Anne, preached at Shiloh M. E. Church Sunday, taking the place of Rev. J. T. Wallace, who filled the pulpit at Unionville. Woman's Day services were held at parents and teachers of School 112 held last Thursday night at the school an organization was formed for the purpose of assisting. In securing increased school accommodations for the children of Northwest Baltimore. Following are the officers elected: Clarke L. Smith, president; Mrs. L. Z. Johnson; vice president; Mr. Edward Monroe, secretary; and Mr. Clarence C. Wright, treasurer. To all my friends and patrons: ...A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY SUCCESSOR TO ALEXANDER HEMSLEY UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER CARRIAGES TO HIRE Phone Mt. Vernon 2578 578 WEST BIDDLE STREET Our business is the handling of Property and the writing of Fire Insurance We have bad years of special training and many years of experience in our work. We know HOW to do business and have the WILL to do business. Our PERSONALS AND LOCALS Bennett at Colonial Theatre, December 21. Use T. M. C. A. sponsors. Get them at any of the drug stores. Mr. L. L. Van Mookay, of 2115 Drum Hill avenue, is in Jacksonville, Fl., for the winner. William and Lanna Pollock will leave Baltimore on December 15, for Little Rock, Ark. to spend the Christmas holidays with their sister and brother, whom William Pollock has not seen in 25 years. Mr. and Mrs. Wren Davis, of Cottonville, were the guests of Mrs. Cheb Hall, of Mt. Glover, Sunday. Mrs. Nannie Johnson, of Philadelphia, Pa., will be in the city during the Christmas holidays. While here she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Gross, of 3111 Hardman street. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Goldman, of Gloucester, Va., will spend the Xmas holidays with their daughters, Edna H. and Marie L. Goldman, at 435 Bloom street, Baltimore. Rev. J. S. Cooper, of Roanoke, Va., was in the city this week to see his sister-in-law, Mrs. M. L. Brooks, who is III at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dean William Pobkin delivered an address at the M. E. Church at Martinburg, W. Va., last night. Rev. S. H. Norwood is pastor of the church. Mrs. Annie Kennard, of Jersey City, has returned home after a visit to her daughter. Mrs. Mamie Boyer, of 1139 Orlean street. Mrs. P. H. Wheatley, of Baltimore, spoke at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church Sunday evening, at Eimhurn, N. E. Benefit at Colonial Theatre. December 25. Use Y. M. C. A. accounts. Get burgery at any of the drug stores. Tendered A Dinner On Sunday, December 17th, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce S. Wright gave a dinner at the residence of Mr. James E. Harvey, 111 W. 21st street. In honor of Mrs. Edna Lawrence, of Philadelphia. The guests invited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bond, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Dockerson, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Coryse, Mrs. Sarena Henry, Mrs. Eurich Banks, Miss Harry Dickerson, Miss Elsa Washkin, Miss Viola Pinkney, Mr. Robert Laws, Mr. James E. Harvey, Mr. William Roberts. Mrs. Nettie Ringgold Dead Mrs. Nettie Ringgold, beloved wife of Charles Ringgold, died at her home, 69 W. Mulberry street. Wednesday afternoon, following several week's illness. She was born in Chestertown, Md., 61 years ago. Besides her father, two sisters, one brother, a son and a host of friends survive. Funeral services will be held at her late home this Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. A. Holmes will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Auburn, Cemetery, Charles B. Jonas has charge of the funeral arrangements. IN MEMORIAM RILEY—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister, Robert Riley, who died this life three years ago in December 24, 1913. Margaret Riley CARPENTER—In memory of my dear sister, Ada Carpenter, who departed this life on December 10th, one year ago. The dearest one from us has parted, Called from the world of care Now walks for me over there. The dearest with the largest heart Gone but not forgotten. By her loving sister and niece, Amy Hackett, Eva Ennis WILLIAMS—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear wife, Annie E., who departed this life six months ago today. The months go by and friends forget Our hearts are sad and lonely yet. She sleeps, we leave her in peace to rest. The parting was painful, but God knew best. Rest in peace, Annie dear. Six months have past away. You are gone but not forgotten. For we think of you each day. Her memory is as dear today As in the hour she passed away. We did our best, but God only knew To save her life we could not do. By her devoted husband and mother Peter N. Williams Mrs. Louisa Cox, 1655 Argyle Av. ROANE—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son and brother, William T. Roane, who departed this life one year ago, December 20, 1915. It is hard to part with those we love, The voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled. Weep not that his toils are over; Weep not that his race is won; God grant that we may rest as calmly When our work likewise is done. We shall never forget him While in this world we stay; We know that he will meet us When God calls us away. By his beloved mother, sisters and brothers. Mother, Novetta Roane A New Organization Formed At the semi-annual conference of parents and teachers of School 112, held last Thursday night at the school an organization was formed for the purpose of assisting in securing increased school accommodations for the children of Northwest Baltimore. Following are the officers elected: Clarke L. Smith, president; Mrs. L. Z. Johnson; vice president; Mr. Edward Monroe; secretary; and Mr. Clarence C. Wright, treasurer. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year..... L. HEMSLEY EXANDER HEMSLEY AND EMBALMER Phone Mt. Vernon 2578 DODLE STREET I. L. FITZGE MESSAGE TO EVERYBODY Property and the writing of Fire Insurance ing and many years of experience in our and have the WILL to do business. Our May Our Suds and Blue Bring Happiness to You. Not because it is an honored custom, but because of the similarity of our apprehension we take this opportunity to thank you for the part you have played in our business prosperity the past twelve months and we wish you a good old MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Our sincere wish is that you may have every Christmas Joy Possible and a Bright, Prosperous and Healthy New Year. MME. M. A. HUNTER ELECTRIC BEAUTY PARLOR & SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 1324 DRUID HILL AVENUE Phone Madison 1642-M Wishing You a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year And Thanking You For Patronage During The Past Year MME. POINDEXTER-PROCTOR Baltimore's Largest and Most Up-to-Date Beauty Parlor. 833 DRUID HILL AVENUE YOUNG'S our Greater Pharmacy, S. W. Corn Dolphin Street. Change of location operations in our new home are compnas, Happy and Prosperous New sh. Watch for our Greater Pharmacy, S. W. Corner Druid Hill avenue and Dolphin Street. Change of location will be made as soon as alterations in our new home are completed. A Merry Xmas, Happy and Prosperous New Year to all is our hearty wish. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS May this and each succeeding Christmas be Happier than the Last. COMPLEMENTS OF DIGGS' PHARMACY DRUID HILL AVENUE AND PRESSTMAN STREET YOUR ONLY CUT PRICE DRUGGISTS Wish Their Patrons a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy New Year. Christmas Joys be yours also A very Happy New Year, From McNEILL'S PROGRESSIVE PHARMACY PRESSTMAN AND CAREY STREETS DRUGS, SODAS, TOILET ARTICLES, ETC. FENNELL'S Prescriptions a Specialty. Drugs, Toilet Articles Etc. If you Can't Get it at Fennel's, You Can't Get it at all DRUID HILL AVENUE AND BIDDLE STREET HAIR CUTTING AND SHAVING THAT PLEASES 1417 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year JOSEPH A. MARSHALL The Original Afro-American Marble and Granite Worker Interior and Exterior Marble Worker Reasonable Prices 1033 DRUID HILL AVENUE Phone Mt. Vernon 4606 M JOHN W. HAWKINS CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETINGS HIGH GRADE CIGARS AND TOBACCO SMOKERS' ARTICLES BILLIARDS AND POCKET BILLIARDS 500 DRUID HILL AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD. COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON SMITH'S HOTEL 435-437-437½ DRUID HILL AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD. EXCELLENT SERVICE. SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL CABARET DURING THE HOLIDAYS The Pleasure of Wishing You a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year is Ours OSCAR T. MILLER CLEANING, PRESSING AND DYEING LADIES' & GENT'S GARMENTS 581 LAURENS STREET BALTIMORE, MD. HOLIDAY GREETINGS SMITH'S NEW GARAGE B. F. SMITH, PROPRIETOR Storage. Automobile For Hire. Gasoline Repairing Tubes a Specialty 406 DOLPHIN STREET Phone Mt. Vernon 6439 THE ELECTRIC BILLIARD PARLOR B. F. SMITH, PROPRIETOR 1120 DRUID HILL AVENUE Phone Mt. Vernon 6439 Successor to the late Samuel W. Chase. FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER 1400 MOSHER STREET Phone Gilmor 3361-M At the close of the old and at the threshold of the New Year, it is a pleasant privilege to extend to all my friends and patrons, both old and new, the Season's Greeting and hearty wishes for unbounded happiness and prosperity. GEORGE H. HOLLAND organization is complete and efficient and our equipment is the most modern Start the NEW YEAR progressively by placing all of your business with us We charge 5 PER CENT FOR COLLECTING RENTS. DR. H. E. YOUNG Madison 1664 TICKETS 25 CENTS Redeemable at the Box Office for Reserved Seat at Face Value. On Sale at Young's and Fennell's Drug Stores. A. B. THE DREXEL 1916-17 FROLIC Always the Best MUSIC — Rochester Hamer, Upsher and Faulkner Souvenirs Confetti Serpentine Free Candy Shower ADMISSION: SATINEE BEFORE 3, 16C NIGHT BEFORE 9, 20C. 1916 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION THE FEDERAL PLEASURE SOCIAL EWING, DECEMBER 25, 1916 8 to 1.30 P.M. 15th Anniversary of Federal Tabernacle 6, of Galilean Fishermen EN AUDITORIUM, 411 W. Biddle St. Admission 25 Cents E AND ENJOY THE Year's Attraction MILLEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM Biddle Street, Near McCulloh OPENING, JANUARY 5th, 1917 HUSPICES OF A COMPANY OF LADIES ORCHESTRA WILL FURNISH MUSIC FRIENDS IT'S SOMETHING NEW PASSION, 25 CENTS Harence Thomas, Manager THE GREAT PAGEANT 'BETHELHEM' Spices of TRINITY A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL CHURCH SUNDAY, DEC. 24, 1916, 8 P.M. TIVELY A SILVER OFFERING. Spices, Supt. Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor THE CROSS BEAUTY SHOP. BEST AND BEST HAIR DRESSING AND HAIR GROWING ESTABLISHMENT White Cross Toilet Articles, Hair Goods and Accessories on Sale. OUR BEAUTY SHOP A TRIAL To buy or not our specialist will give you Free Advice Treatments. We manufacture our own Hair Goods, Nets, Transformations, Hair, Scalp and Skin Prepara- give you better satisfaction and more value for your concern in Baltimore City. We will guarantee to please you. ANCHE HARRIS IN CHARGE Two Experienced Hairdressers, Formerly of Poindexter's The Cross Remedy Co. AND BEAUTY SHOP PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE THE WHITE CROSS ON THE WINDOWS Many Happy Returns of the Season... ENCE A. WRIGHT INDERTAKER.. By Street Baltimore, Md. JOHN H. OWENS Colored Undertaker in Prices Bands and the public in general a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. BALTIMORE, MD. Pennsylvania Avenue and Division Street. 1871 A SELECT ANNIVERSARY AND RE GIVEN BY THE FEDERAL KMAS MONDAY EVE'NG, DEC In honor of the 45th Anniv No. 6, of Galilee FISHERMEN AUDIT Kerr's Orchestra COME AND Great New Year AT THE GALILEAN FIRE Biddle Street FRIDAY EVENING, GIVEN UNDER AUSPICES THE LADIES' ORCHESTRA TELL YOUR FRIENDS DARDS OF ADMISSION, Mr. Clarence T DON'T MISS THE GREAT Given under the auspices of TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH POSITIVELY A S Mr. Robert Gross, Supt. WHITE ..BEAUTY BALTIMORE'S LATEST AND BEST GROWING EST The Genuine White Cross T Accessorize GIVE OUR BEAUTY Whether you want to buy or not, on Hair, Scalp and Skin Treatments, such as Braids, Wigs, Nets, Traction tions, and therefore can give you bet money than any other concern in Ba Give us a trial and we will guara MISS BLANCHE H. And Two Experiences Formerly of The White Cross AND BEAUTY 922 PENNSYL LOOK FOR THE WHITE ..Wishing You Many Happiness CLARENCE ..UNDER 1364 N. Carey Street JOHN H. C The Leading Colored Wishes for his many friends and the 38 DOLPHIN STREET Between Pennsylvania Ave. ELECT ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION BY THE FEDERAL PLEASE DAY EVE'NG, DECEMBER 25, 1991 of the 45th Anniversary of Federal No. 6, of Galilean Fishermen SHERMEN AUDITORIUM, 411 W. Asthetra Adm. BECOME AND ENJOY THE New Year's Attendance THE GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM Biddle Street, Near McCullough DAY EVENING, JANUARY DER AUSPICES OF A COMPANY ADIES' ORCHESTRA WILL FURNISH OUR FRIENDS IT'S SOMETHING ADMISSION, Mr. Clarence Thomas, Manu PRESS THE GREAT PAGE AND over the auspices of TRINITY A. M. E. SUNDAY, DEC M. E. E. CHURCH SUNDAY, DEC POSITIVELY A SILVER OFFERING Robert Gross, Supt. Rev. S. M. John THE WHITE BEAUTY SHOP HERE'S LATEST AND BEST HAIR DRESSS GROWING ESTABLISHMENT June White Cross Toilet Articles, Hair Accessories on Sale. IVE OUR BEAUTY SHOP A T you want to buy or not our specialist will give and Skia Treatments. We manufacture o Wigs, Nets, Transformations, Hair, Scalp before can give you better satisfaction and any other concern in Baltimore City. Trial and we will guarantee to please you. PRESS BLANCHE HARRIS IN CH And Two Experienced Hairdressers, Formerly of Polindexer's White Cross Removal AND BEAUTY SHOP 222 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FOR THE WHITE CROSS ON TE You Many Happy Returns o CARENCE A. WRI ..UNDERTAKER.. Carey Street Baltimore JOHN H. OWENS Leading Colored Undertaker in many friends and the public in general and a Happy New Year. STREET Baltimore Pennsylvania Avenue and Division AND RECEPTION GIVEN BY THE FEDERAL PLEASURE SOCIAL XMAS MONDAY EVE'NG, DECEMBER 25, 1916 8 to 1.30 P.M. In honor of the 45th Anniversary of Federal Tabernacle No. 6, of Galilean Fishermen FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM, 411 W. Biddle St. Kerr's Orchestra Admission 25 Cents Great New Year's Attraction AT THE GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM Biddle Street, Near McCullibb FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5th, 1917 GIVEN UNDER AUSPICES OF A COMPANY OF LADIES THE LADIES' ORCHESTRA WILL FURNISH MUSIC TELL YOUR FRIENDS IT'S SOMETHING NEW CARDS OF ADMISSION, 25 CENTS Mr. Clarence Thomas, Manager DON'T MISS THE GREAT PAGEANT 'BETHELHEM' Given under the auspices of TRINITY A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY, DEC. 24, 1916, 8 P. M. POSITIVELY A SILVER OFFERING. Mr. Robert Cross, Sunt Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor BALTIMORE'S LATEST AND BEST HAIR DRESSING AND HAIR GROWING ESTABLISHMENT The Genuine White Cross Toilet Articles, Hair Goods and Accessories on Sale. Whether you want to buy or not our specialist will give you Free Advice on Hair, Scalp and Skin Treatments. We manufacture our own Hair Goods, such as Braids, Wigs, Nets, Transformations, Hair, Scalp and Skin Preparations, and therefore can give you better satisfaction and more value for your money than any other concern in Baltimore City. Give us a trial and we will guarantee to please you. MISS BLANCHE HARRIS IN CHARGE And Two Experienced Hairdressers, Formerly of Poindexter's The White Cross Remedy Co. AND BEAUTY SHOP 922 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE LOOK FOR THE WHITE CROSS ON THE WINDOWS The Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices Wishes for his many friends and the public in general a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 538 DOLPHIN STREET BALTIMORE, MD. Between Pennsylvania Avenue and Division Street. KERR'S ORCHESTRA Extends Season's Greetings to its patrons and friends and wishes to thank the public in general for its kind patronage. In beginning our seventh year we shall endeavor to give the best at our command as heretofore. Phone T. HENDERSON KERR, DIRECTOR. L. H. DAV NEW AND SECOND- PRICES AND QUAI 1006 PENNSYLV CIGARS, CIGARETTES AND 1004 PENNSYLV Wishing our friends and patrons a L. H. DAVENPORT V AND SECOND-HAND FURNISH PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUIT ALL 2006 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CIGARETTES AND NOTIONS OF A 2004 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE friends and patrons a Happy and Prosper H. DAVENPORT SECOND-HAND FURNITURE AND QUALITY TO SUIT ALL PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE LETTERS AND NOTIONS OF ALL KINDS PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE and patrons a Happy and Prosperous New Year L. H. DAVENPORT NEW AND SECOND-HAND FURNITURE PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUIT ALL 1006 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CIGARS, CIGARETTES AND NOTIONS OF ALL KINDS 1004 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Christmas Matinee = Night 2-6 8-2 New Year's Matinee = Night 2-6 8-2 UNDER PERSONAL DIRECTION OF MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE THE AFRO-AMERICAN BELL MISSIONARY MISSION NEW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Cor. Caroline and McElderry Streets DAY EVENING, DEC. 29th S. L. G. Jordan, Rev. R. Horton, and Ellen Sail January 6th, 1917, for Africa. DEROUS PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT Rev. P. C. Neal, Pastor We seen His star in the East and have come to worship AND MUSICAL CANDY Entitled "A Night In The Orient" UNDER BEAUTIFUL CALCIUM LIGHTS ST. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Y, DECEMBER 24th, 1916, 8 O'CLOCK Upsides of the S. S. Officers and Teachers The Junior Choir We the Babe in the Manger, Wise Men, Shepherds, Pilgrims, and Recessional DISTRICTLY A SILVER OFFERING AT THE DOOR Directress Rev. C. Mr. Chas. Henry and Miss Estella Tolson, Accompanists Chas. Tolson, Superintendent James Wise's Xmas Day Clean Fishermen's Hall, 411 W. W. Christmas Day--Matinee 2 to 7 ER'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 25 CENTS Saturday, December 28th, Galilean TWO ORCHESTRAS Musical Club Orchestra, Joe Roches Singing by Jack Nelson and T. Upsher, from 8.30 P. MISSION 25 CENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PROF. JAMES WIRE CADILLAC CHAUF V TYPE MOTOR DRIVERS For Their Annual New Year's Gift the Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium Biddle Street near McCulloh SUNDAY, JANUARY 1ST, Present and enjoy the Happy New Year's Prof. Kerr's Orchestra Doors open ADMISSION 25 CENTS President Vice President Lewis Puller ...A MID-WINTER... LOWER MARSH ...BY ADULT DEPARTMENT OF... T. MEMORIAL M. E. SUNDAY SEMBER 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th Buy or Girl selling the highest amount of tickets over $5.00-A Unimbrel 10 CENTS CHILDREN 5 SPECIAL FEATURE EACH NIGHT Chr. Mrs. Mamie Hubert, Sec. J. Emory Bond, Supt. Rev. CONCERT YULETIME The Southern Jubilee Song FIRST APPEARANCE By A.M.E. Church Friday, Dec. ear this Unique Concert, full of mirth and humour. Also a FOR 10 CENTS Proceeds benefit of Church. Refreshment Mrs. Martha Thompson, Mrs. Lavinia Henry, Mrs. Joseph REV. S. M. JOHNSON, D. D., Pastor 'S CHRISTMAS PRELUDE best present you can make yourself MME. DeCARROLL'S BLUE BOOK If you how to be a Hair Dresser, How to Manicure, Help Treatments. How to be a Lady's Maid. How Transformations, Cornet Braids, Switches, Puffs, Pe ever before has a book like this been printed. It will make you self supporting and independent. Chart of Artistic Hair Work. For a life paper you can buy a Copy for $2.00. Order O have a Copy of this Book, which will earn her an in- For Sale by the O. Gen. Agt. Box 70, Station G. FRIENDLY PROGRESSIVE DANCE Fishermen's Auditorium, 411 W. Biddel Sunday, Dec. 29th, 1916, From 8.30 P.M. Feature: $2.50 to the lady wearing the prettiest apron of the Direction of Edward L. Slater Dr. T. H. Kerr's Cards of Admission 23 Cents General Secretary Miss Reha Gray, Chan The Child Of Heaven Data rendered by the Primary Department DEL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1916 Wise Men Shepherds as SILVER OFFERING AT THE DOOR Dishes Pauline Barnes and Rosa Tydings, Chairlady and, Superintendent Rev. J. W. Special Xmas Dinner Service At Moore's Restaurant FAREWELL MISSIONARY MEETING AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 29TH, 1916 Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan, Rev. R. Horton, and Elizabeth Sykes M. D., will sail January 6th, 1917, for Africa. A GENEROUS PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT Rev. P. C. Neal, Pastor "We have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him" .GRAND MUSICAL CANTATA. Entitled "A Night In The Orient" UNDER BEAUTIFUL CALCIUM LIGHTS AT EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1916, 8 O'CLOCK Under the auspices of the S. S. Officers and Teachers, assisted by The Junior Choir Come and see the Babe in the Manger, Wise Men, Shepherds, Pilgrims. Also to witness the Oriental Processional and Recessional. STRICTLY A SILVER OFFERING AT THE DOOR Mrs. Gertude Hill, Directress Rev. Chas. Stewart, Pastor Mr. Chas. Henry and Miss Estella Tolson, Accompanists Chas. Tolson, Superintendent KERR'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 25 CENTS Also Thursday, December 28th, Galilean Fish. Hall TWO ORCHESTRAS Kerr's and Musical Club Orchestra, Joe Rochester, Leader Cabaret Singing by Jack Nelson and T. Upsher, from 8.30 P. M. to 2 A. M. ADMISSION 25 CENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PROF. JAMES WISE THE CADILLAC CHAUFFEURS V TYPE MOTOR DRIVERS Will Give Their Annual New Year's Grand Dance At the Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium Biddle Street near McCulloh MONDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1917 Be present and enjoy the Happy New Year with us. Music by Prof. Kerr's Orchestra Doors open at 8 P. M. ADMISSION 25 CENTS Desmo nd Lynch, President William Rose, Vice President Orman Prettyman, Secretary Lewis Puller, Treasurer Mine. A. H. Lee, Chr. Mrs. Mamie Hubert, Sec. J. Emory Bond, Supt. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor YULETIDE CONCERT YULETIDE CONCERT At Trinity A.M.E. Church Friday, Dec. 29, 8 p. m. Come and hear this Unique Concert, full of mirth and humour. Also a Musical and Literary Program ALL FOR 10 CENTS. Proceeds benefit of Church. Refreshments on Sale. COMMITTEE: Mrs. Martha Thompson, Mrs. Lavinia Henry, Mrs. Josephine Kier, Manager REV. S. M. JOHNSON, D. D., Pastor GIRLS' CHRISTMAS PRESENTS The best present you can make yourself or give a friend is MME. DeCARROLL'S BLUE BOOK. It will teach you how to be a Hair Dresser. How to Manicure. How to Massage. How to give Scalp Treatments. How to be a Lady's Maid. How to Operate Hair. How to make Transformations, Cornet Braids, Switches, Puffs, Pompadours, Curls, Bangs, etc. Never before has a book like this been printed. It is worth many times the price. It will make you self supporting and independent of hard work and poor pay. Illustrates Chart of Artistic Hair Work. For a limited time to the readers of this paper you can buy a Copy for $2 00. Order One Today. Every Woman should have a Copy of this Book, which will earn her an independent living. For Sale by the IDEAL CO. Gen. Agt. Box 70, Station G. N. Y. City THE FRIENDLY PROGRESSIVE DANCE At Fishermen's Auditorium, 411 W. Biddle St. Christmas Friday, Dec. 29th, 1916, From 8.30 P.M. to 1.30 A.M. Special Feature: $2.50 to the lady wearing the prettiest apron of the season. Under Personal Direction of Edward L. Slater Dr. T. H. Kerr's Original Orchestra Cards of Admission 23 Cents Mr. B. F. Jones, General Secretary Miss Reba Gray, Chair, of Reception Table ...The Child Of Heaven... A Cantata rendered by the Primary Department of BETHEL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL Cor. Druid Hill Ave. and Oxford St. 50 CENTS From 2 P.M. to 12 A.M. little remembrance for all. A Special reserved on Sunday Xmas Eve, 25 and 26 IT AT..... STOKES and DERRY 1014 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS A little remembrance for all, A Special Dinner will be served on Sunday Xmas Eve, 25 and 35 Cts. ST. LUKE U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring St. near McEldery Rev. John Jas, Parker, Pastor 1701 N. Dallas St. a. m. Class 11 a. m., Xmas Sermon by Pastor. 10 to 6 p. m. Bible Class 7 p. m. Spencer League 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor Tuesday night, Class, Wm. Priceleader. Friday night, Prayer meeting Robt. Carter, Church Clerk SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS OF EAST BALTIMORE 1531 McEldery Street. Services Saturday (Sabbath) 10 a. m. Sabbath School. 10.30 a. m. Preaching. Wednesday, Friday. Saturday and Sunday nights at 7:30 Keep the commandments of God, be baptized by immersion, which is the faith once delivered once to the saints. J. B. Stewart, D. W. Johns and J. B. Watkins in charge BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale St. Rev. J. W. Sanders, Pastor 6 a.m., One hour prayer service. 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor 2.30 p.m., Sunday School, Thaddeus Copeland, Superintendent. 6.30 to 7.30 Allen. Endeavor Service Miss Elzena Perkins, President 8 p.m., Preaching service We take only the one plate collection. You are cordially invited to these services. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey, and Baker, Streets. 6.30 a. m., Class, Thos. Lane, leader 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor Subject: "The Christ of Prophecy." 5 p. m., Epworth League 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Henry Johnson, Supt. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject "The Night Before Christmas" Special carols by the Sunday School and Choirs. Monday, Christmas Morning at 6 a. m., Christmas Sermon by the Pastor, subject "Christ in Pillfulness." December 31st. 3:00 P. M. Education Mass Meeting for Morgan College: President I. O. Spencer, presiding; Secretary I. Garland Penn, Speaker. Children's Church every Friday at 4 p. m. EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH. Resident Sermonist 11 a.m. Railroad Sermon at St. John's A.M. M.E. Church, Lexington St. near Pine 2:30 p. m. Sunday School 7:45 p. m. "The Visit of the Wise Men," a Christmas service beautifully rendered by the Choir. William F. Klar, Master of Ceremonies. Silver Offering. Nickel Offering for Children. Mrs. Carrie Brooks, Organist 11 a. m. Special Christmas Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. C. T. Stwart, Superintendent Special Christmas Program. 5.15 p. m., The Epworth League w! Mrs. Cora M. Jones, President. Good program. Election of officers 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. All night Prayer Service by the Sing ing and Praying Bands. All cordially invited to these services. THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH Orleans and Ann Streets. Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor. Res. 1611 McElderry St. 9 a. m., Chadeling. 11 a. m., Xmas Sermon by Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3.30 p. m., Sermon to the Boy Scouts by the Pastor. 6 p. m., Young People's League. Senior and Junior. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Monday and Thursday nights, Xmas Entertainments. Friday night, Prayer Meeting Moses Johnson, S. E. Supt. Clifford Perry, Church Clerk. Estella Butler, President League Everybody's church. Everybody GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street. Rev. E. H Knight, Pastor. Steward's Day, Mrs. M. Fowler, Pres. 10 a. m., Class; John Wood, Leader. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2 p. m., Sunday School. T. H. McGowan, Supt. 6.30 p. m., C. E. D. Wm E. Henigen, Supt. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Wm Wood, Steward PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Dr. J. A. S. Cole, Pastor. Residence: 1124 Penna, Avenue 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor "The Divinity and Incarnation of Jesus Christ." 2:30 p. m., Sabbath School. W. W. Brown, Supt. 6:30 p. m., V. C. E. League A special program. Mrs. J. B. Alkins, President 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor. "Wilder Christmas song." Divine service Christmas morning at 5 a. m. Speciar music by United Choir, J. M. Butler, Directing. Come and hear the singing. ALLEN A. M. F. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor. Local Preachers' Day. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, special, subject "The Advent of Christ into the World." 2:39 p. m., Sunday School. Parents are requested to send their children. Special exercises. 8 p. m. The Endeavor League A specially prepared program, good singing and music. 8 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor or an able minister. Christmas Services led by the Leaders Christmas morning at 6 a. m. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. Wm. Butler, President of League TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Annual Christmas Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Program by Primary Department. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League 7.30 p. m., A Cantata by the Adult members of the Sabbath School. Don't forget the Southern Jubilee Songsters, Friday evening, Dec. 29th Admission 10 Cents. R. H. Gross, Superintendent. W. L. Wilson, President of League. 8rd $EVENT DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. Elder P. G. Rogers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service. 10. m., mala. m. 11. 80 m., preaching service Young People's Veper service, 3:30 p. m. Sunday night, December 24th, 8 p.m. Sermon, subject "Christmas, its meaning, its origin, prophecies concerning." All are invited. 11 a. m., Special sermon by Pastor subject "The Coming King." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Music by Orchestra. 8 p. m., Sacred Concert by the Choir will render "Gloria" (Mozart's 12th Mass) "Watchman Upon the Wall" "Glory be to God," and "Silent Night" Solos, Mrs. Mary Gillis and Miss Carrie Queen; Quartet, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor; Recitations, Mrs. Benjamin Thompson and M. L. Williams, directors. Special Midnight Service Sunday night, 12 o'clock. Full program as above. Wednesday after Christmas, Free Dinner to the poor from 4 to 6, by Church and Sunday School. Admission by card only. Mt. Hope Independent M. E. Church 2024 Division street, near Bloom, has consolidated with the Methodist Protestant Church. now MT. HOPE M. P. CHURCH Sunday, December 24th Woman's Day. 11 a. m., Mrs. Annie Sorrell, of St. John's A. M. E. Church 3 p. m., Mrs. Sorrell still holds forth The Ladies' Aid of Mt. Zion M. E. Church will be present led by Mrs. Janie Gray, President. Music by Mt. Zion Choir. 8 p. m., Platform Meeting—Mrs. Maggie Parker, president of the United Standing Association of Sharp Street Memorial Church; Mrs. Joanna Tasker, and Miss Selena Lane, of Ames Memorial M. E. Church and Mrs. Annie R. Miller, of Bethel A. M. E. Church. Iverybody welcome Rev. Wm. W. Hoy, Pastor. Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous railroad sermon at St. John's A. M. E. Church, Sunday, December 24 at 11:00 a.m. accompanied by his choir and congregation. Don't miss the train for heaven. Revs. P. H. Worthum and A. Young Pastors. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Caroline and McElidry Streets. Sunday, December 24th, 8 p. m. Special Feature, address by E. Mayfield Boyle, M. D., "Christmas in Africa." The Wise Men in Oriental Costume presented by Prof. Robert Thompson, Musical Director. 11 a. m., Union Services with Eastern Chapel, Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young, subject "The Old Ship of Zion" 2.38 p. m., Sunday School Charles Oliver, Superintendent 6 p. m., Aken Christian Endeaver Rosa J. Richardson, President 8 p. m., Preaching by Pastor. Milton High School 24204 Milton High School and friends are urged to attend all holiday services. Special Sermon by the Pastor at 11 a. m. Christmas Sunday School exercises at 2:30 p. m., Charles Tolson, Supt. A. C. E. League Exercises at 6 p. m. John Murray, President The annual Christmas Cantata will be rendered at 7:30 p. m. All are urged to hear this rendition. Always good music, Charlie Henry, Chorister. SHARP ST. MEMORIAL CHURCH Etting and Dolphin Street. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor. 10 a. m., Bible Class Mr. Thos. H. Smith 11 a. m., Xnus Sermon by Pastor 2:30 p. m., Christmas Exercises by the Primary Department directed by Miss Lillian Butler. 4:30 p. m., Epworth League. Mrs. Helen Muse, President 8 p. m., Special Christmas Service by the School Department of Sunday School, entitled "The King's Coming" directed by Mine. Annie Hazelton Lee SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Haverst. st. near Freeway Ave. Rev. John H. Cornish, Pastor Residence 313 Dover Street. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School 3:30 p. m., Prayer Meeting. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. T. L. Flent and Prayer Meeting. Monday morning, 4 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, "God Given to the World." CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Dr. Kennard. 2.36 p. m., Sunday School. Residence: $34 S. Caroline Street 11 a.m. Special Christmas Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Special Program by S. S. 5 a. m., Christmas morning, Prayer Meeting ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH East 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. Mr. Joremlah Young, Supt. 6:30 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Preaching. Monday, early service. Watch Meeting beginning at 9 o'clock with testimonial service. Mrs. E. E. Fuller, Prosa James Ald. Mr. A. Thompson, Prosa Jr. League. Mrs. Sarah Rayland, President E. K. K. D. Ragland, Prosa Brotherhood SPECIAL ADD. Rev. A. M. Moloch, M. D., and Carey B. Molock, M. S., Preaching and Sing- ing Evangelists. Many years' successful experience. Also special sermons and evangelistic services with our Col- lege Students' Band; or without. Address us 1513 F. Monument St., Baltimore, Md. Ore oo : : ee 2s THE AFRO-AMERICAN ee oS : : eae .0-AaviE ; e + A SUCCESSETL RALLY* ~~ E LOCAL ITEMS |. Faui Sepus charet. BoE a [eee g cree oeeaty. ct Sree ee E mare Geli ay at ‘street, gage 21M gc. a a oe eet or the late SAMUEL W. CHASE Yor thelr 4st LILIPUTION QUEENS' RALLY ‘On Wednesday night, December 13. the Lifipution Queens assembled in the main auditorium of Ames Mem. 3 E. Chureh in the presence of a large audience and made their final reports, The rally was given under auspices of the Sunday Scnool. ‘The following countries reporter:— America, Miss Florence Kelson $ 4.43 England, Miss Elizabeth Brown 7.24 Germany, ‘Miss Velma Roberts 4-31 France, Miss Maud Kelson 8.4 Saeden, Miss Elenor Johnson 3.69 Mexico. Miss Helen Hill 5.02 Cube, iss Gladys Roberts 3.68 Korea, Miss Ernestine Blackwell 4.35 Egypt, Miss Glayds Thomas 213 India, Miss Alice Thomas 104E China, Mixes Edne Tolson 4.81 Greece, Miss Ethel Champhor 2.63 Japan, Miss Lucile Sewell 94.29 Scotland, Miss Elsie Johnson 404 Tuly, Miss Florena Holly 2.25 Russia, Miss Marion Holland 6.72 Spain, Migs Elizabeth Shepherd 7.33 Turkey, Miss Jane Prettyman 3.59 Africa, Dorathy Ward 3.19 Lady of the Land, ‘Mise Alice Nelson 5.22 Queen of Japan raising the largest ‘amount $24.39 was ecowned queen of the countries. The total amount 9123.46. Under direction of Mrs. Matilda Abrams and Mrs. Marie Heigh. Rev. A. J. Mitchell, pastor; Mr. Hen- ay Johnson, superintendent. AN APPRECIATION FROM THE CAREY THEATER ‘We want the people of bls Beigie dorhood to know that we greatly ap- preciate and value their good will and patronage for the past year and firmly hope that the New Year will be great- ‘er than th past. We want them to feel that they have an interest in this theater, that It Is theirs to use and en- joy and that we are always glad wo hear their suggestions and iriendly criticism; we put our faith in the p2o- ple of this neighborhood. When this theater was built we also installed the raost perfect ventilating systern, and the most comfortable seats We spared nO expense in our effort to Equip our theater with everything re- quired by the most modern methods of safety, sanitation and comfort: wo ‘ehow ordinary or raediccre pictures in 4 house like ours would be degrading the standard of our house, therezore from the very beginning we have shown the Very best pictures obtain- able. Our weekly expense tor pic- tures is from iwo to three iimes the ammount expended by the ordinary ex- pibiter. No picture or service has been too good fer the Carey Theater, Tt wag because of this that the man- agement bas outbid all its corapetitors in this nefghborhood for the exclusive great pictures, and has shown them along with the best obtainable from other sources. The management has maintained its attitude of confidence in the ulti- mate appreciation of its policy during the most trying days—the first few months of a new theater in a neish- borhoad full of worthy competitors. Now that our policy ts proving success ful we thank you or patrons for your support and assure you that we shall always maintain our high standard, and with your continued patronage shall make this house the most popu- lar and successful on the West Side. CAREY THEATER, ‘The House of Quality G. H. Woodlen, manager Rev. R. B. Ward, of Tronsides, Md.. will make his home at 324 N. Mount street during the winter months. Mrs. Ruth Davis, of 1007 Druid Hill avenue, was in Whiladelphis. last week attending the reception of Mr. and Mrs. Ralf Vaughn. While there she was the guest of Miss Susie Holmes, of 4352 Haverford avenue. Mr. Charles Carroll, of 1124 Druid Hill avenue, was in Philadelphia last week attending the reception of Mr. and Mrs, Ralf Vaughn. While there he was the guest of his cousins, Misses Ella and Margaret Bark, 412 Penn St. Mr. Clarence A. Johngon, the well- known dermatologist. of Lanvale St. ig visiting friends and relatives in New York City during the holidays. Mrs, David Jackson. of New Haven, Conn., formerly of this city will visit Mrs, ‘Charles Kenny, 1519, Pennsyl- venia avenue, during the "Christmas holidays. Mr. John Goodin, of 520 Robert street, has greatly improved _ since undergoing an operation at the Uni- versity Hospital about ten days ago. and thanks his friends for their visits and greetings they have bestowed upon him. ‘Miss Ulrechia Tyler, of Philadelphia, will spend the holidays in Baltimore. as the guest of Mrs. Frank Bogle, 1123 Druid Hill Avenue. After an extend- ed trip to Jersey City and Manassa, Va. Sharon Baptist Church has reduced its mortgage indebtedness by $2,000 during the year, making $20,000 out fof a total of $33,000 still due.” dev. W. M, Alexander, pastor of the church is planning to celebrate its 32nd anni- versary in February. Christmas Prayer By Meredith Davis > TAT of the east. bencon of hope. Ss ages nor tamslt can dim, thee above, Thoush sons of thy God Jose sight for awhile of the life thon Aidst waick o'er that first Christmas mom, look not iu anger nor turn, froin the scene of war's desolation with qost faith in mas. Mertsis must mor- tals be. what thong the toll of na- ture’s law sips the brawn from che eatth. “Yet there are hearts still at- tintd to the word ef his Son. who ame’ d6wn, Wis cay wo spread love supreme, Te Christ word endures, protherhocd. lives on, while the hands ‘of God's nations stretch across to the Aauds where men Lave forgot. and have “sueuggled and died—forgot that their Father sees, forgot he shail judge— ‘but thy" Christ, spirit prevails to the end. that al] men shall one day be prothers, swords sheathed evermore. ‘what now. 1s our plea to the. Peace “ging divine, . A SUCCESSFUL RALLY." | Faith Baptist Charch, corner-Ash- and avenue and Bond street, gage’ 2 Queen's Bally on December 12° %8, fat which time we had mach 3 oo both dinancialiy end in attePOLIC) Each queen wes dressed accor e aizor” the flags of the various coumtricayce * {o/ queens reporced 25 ollows: 7/3350 77.1 America, Mrs. Bradly ig yz8.80; England, Mrs, E. Arrington “ge Bossie, Str. Ada Toes, ABC Greece, Miss Snellie Lee 19.34 Ching. Miss Maggie Anderson 41.52 Japan, Mrs. Maggie Chandler 34.90) ‘Erance, Mrs, Thaw 10.12 ‘Door Receipts 19.26 From volunteers 419 zotad 3205.53 Mise Maggie Anderson received the crown and braclet. The rally wes ‘given under the auspices of the Wom- en's Missionary Society of the above pemed churea, which Mrs. Caarity Jones is president, Mrs. Ellen Blaney, directress; Rev. Simon Williamson, pastor; A. Baker, clerk. | A MERRY CHRISTMAS | Just think what 2 One Dollar Bill wili do! Enroll you for any one of the following complete courses: Com- plete Bible Course, Shorthand. course. English, Theological, or Nurse Train- ing, Cooking, Dressmaking, Prepara- tory Law, Medical or “Pharmacy Course. Send $1 now, the rest in sell payments. Association. Insti- fate College, 1513 E. Monument.street, ‘A.M. Molock. president: or Christ Institute College. 704 Ensor street IN MEMORIAM DOAR—In loving remembrance of ray dear husband. Thornas H. Doar, who departed this life October 25th, two months ago. In our home we miss him sadly And his many acts of love But we know he's safely guarded In our Facher's ome above. By bis devoted wife, Lucinda Doar HOES—In memory of our darling wife end mother, Rachel A. Hoes. Her memory is-as dear today As in the our she passed away. Husband and Children. ROANE—In sed but loving remem- prance of our dear son and brother, William T.. who departed this life one year ago, December 20, 1915. The days go by and friends forget Our hearts are sad and lonely yet He sleeps, we leave him in peace to rest. The parting was painful, but God knew best. Rest in peace dear William One year hes passed nway: Thou art gone, but not forgotten For we think of you day by day. His memory is as dear today AS.in the hour he passed away We did our best, God only knew “To save his life we could not do. Absent from the body, Present with the Lord. By his parents, brothers and sisters. BERRY—In sad and loving re- membrance of our dear father, George Berry, who departed this life one year aco, December 22, 1915. We shall meet bue we shall miss him There wil be one vacant chair We shail linger to caress him When we breathe our evening prayer. When a’ year ago we gathered Joy was in his mid eyes, But a golden cord is severed And our hopes in ruin liz. True they tell us wreaths of glory Evermore will deck his brow But this soothes the anguish only Sweeping o'er our heart strings now. Sleep today dearly fallen In thy green and narrow bed Dirges from the pine cypress Mingles with the tears we shed. By his loving wife and children. A CORRECTION In last week's issue the election of Grand Officers of the Chaldeans, the name of Mr. John M. Roberts, G. L. M., was inadvertently omitted; also Mr. Wm. 2. Wheatley was elected grand orator. TO HOLD JOINT. SESSION The Colored Eaptist Ministers’ Con- ference is planning to hold a joint session with the Washington Baptist Ministers’ Conference in Washington fon the second Monday in January. At the session Rev, W, M. Alexander may read a paper on “Evangelism.” SPECIAL! Teachers’ Salary Fund Lecture and Reception, subject “That Brother of Mine.” Greatest living Jecture on ithe Hamitic Kaces, and the Negro. |At Christ's College, 744 Ensor street. ‘Thursday, December 28th, 1916. by Dr. A, Manship Molock, _ president. Admission only 25c. Ttefreshments free. Excellent program will be rendered. The Maryland Grand Council, B. and §. of Job, calls session Friday, December 24th, 1916 at $ o'clock sharp. The election. Regular ses- ‘sion January 26, 1917. W. H. Saunders, G. M., Chas. Folks, sectatnrr: Pie Bee aces eo RA ei 22 PET, 2 s- gS 3S «Sees natant ‘ees Le reas Ve Gas Tee eae CS eenoriae fon BBA Bee + 2 RS es ie ee ine: Sia Rapper PERO EEE. 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Wilson, Miss Charlotte Slowe, Miss Agnes B. Wright, Prof. Joseph A. Walker, Prof. A. D. Owens and others will take part in a conference of county supervisors. Prof. William J. Holloway, superintendent of schools for Wicomico county; Dr. William Pickens, dean of Morgan College, Baltimore, and Mrs. Susan E. Wright will deliver addresses at the afternoon session. Mayor L. E. Jones and John S. Toadvin will deliver welcoming addresses at night. William H. Lee and Carrington L. Davis, both of Baltimore, are on the program for responses. The annual address of President Goodloe, which will follow, is expected to be a general review of education in Maryland as it affects the race and a repatriation of the activities of the association for the betterment of the Negro schools of the counties. E. M. Noble, superintendent of schools for Carline county, will deliver an address on "The County Superintendent and Supervisor" Friday morning, after which Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Baltimore Colored High School, will talk on an educational theme. Prof. T. H. Kiah, principal of Princess Anne Academy, and Prof. Joseph H. Lockerman, head of the Baltimore Colored Teachers' Training School, will lead in a discussion on "The Summer School: How to Make it a More Effective Agency of Help to Teachers." State, Superintendent of Schools M. Eates Stephens is expected to deliver an address at the afternoon session telling of the problems and needs of the colored rural schools. D. O. W. Holmes, president of the Baltimore Educational Association, will deliver an address and Howard E. Young, of Baltimore, will speak on "Jossible effects of Recent School Legislation in Maryland." The election of officers for the ensuing year will follow. A banquet will take place at the closing session at night. The association has taken on new life during the presidency of Dr. Goodlee, he and the various officers having worked indefatigably to make it a useful agency for the teachers and the schools. Besides President Goodloe, the present officers are: P. E. Gordy, first vice president; J. L. Armstrong, second vice president; Jesse L. Nicholas, secretary; Miss E. V. Carter, assistant secretary, and Henry J. Lovers, pressurer. The executive committee follows: E. L. Murphy, chairman; Henry J. Lowers, J. Howell Howard, Walter Washington, William H. McAbee, Miss Charlotte Slowe, William H. Lee, Stephen H. Long and James T. Williams. DORCHESTER COUNTY TEACHERS MEET Cambridge, Md., December 21.—The first meeting of Dorchester county teachers took place at the Cross Street School. The meeting opened by a formal organization of the teachers into a regular association. Mr. E. W. Camper was elected president, Mr. Stephen Pratt, vice president; Miss Anita Boggs, secretary and Prof. T. R. Parker, treasurer. On Saturday morning Superintendent Jos. B. Noble made an address to the teachers in which he highly commended them in the general good school discipline, neatness of the school room, and for the general spirit of earnest endeavor shown by the teachers. Friday evening was spent in a concert and reception at the Sumaritan Hall given by the local teachers in honor of the visitors. Saturday the local teachers tendered the visiting teachers a luncheon. The luncheon was prepared and served by the pupils of the domestic science department of the City High School, under the direction of the teacher, Miss. Washington. The question of certification of all teachers was taken up by Supt. Noble and Supervisor Parker. The work and interest which Prof. T. R. Parker, the county supervisor, is taking in all phases of the school work of the county is extremely gratifying. The Board of School Commissioners has adopted a course of study prepared by Supervisor Parker for the use of all the schools of all grades in the county. This is intended to bring about a uniform of work so much needed in the rural schools. The City High School building is in process of creation. This will be a distinct addition to the city of Cambridge and to the general educational system of the county. It will be sufficiently large as to accommodate both the work of the grammar grades and the high school units. Upon the suggestion of Supervisor Parker a financial campaign in all the schools was launched for the purpose of raising $300 among the pupils of the county as a special offering to the Cambridge Hospital. Dr. Brice W. Goldsborough was present and spoke to the teachers with reference to the hospital and its work among the colored citizens of the county. TO ADDRESS PREACHERS Rev. Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, and Dr. I. Garland Penn, secretary of the Freedman's Aid Society of the M. E. Church, will deliver addresses before the M. E. Ministerial Meeting next Wednesday dealing with question of the unification of the M. E. Church and the M. E. Church South. The public will be excluded from the session. The two churchmen are the only colored members of the joint commission which will meet in this city, the following day to consider the question of a coalition. They are working to secure a respectable place for the race whatever the outcome of the negotiations may be. Both gentlemen by reason of their intimate knowledge of denominational affairs are regarded as being admirably suited to sit on the commission. Sister: Read My Free Offer! and learn how thousands of women like you are easily and successfully treating these allimentat home. If may see you in the dangers and expense of a dreaded operation. 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OYSTERS IN ALL STYLES By the Pint, Quart or Gallon Fruit, Confectionery, Fancy Cakes Ice Cream, All Flavors, Soft Drinks Cigars and Tobacco C. T. CHAMBERS 526 Dolphin Street Baltimore, Md Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor Gardner's Harlequin, Sodas and Sundae Ward's Cakes, Pies, Cigars, Cigaretts, etc. Phone, Mt. Vernon 453-W. Bradshaw's Employment Agency 1514 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. MADISON 2378 J We always have positions for good Cooks Chamberbermade, Mailboxes, Waiters, Porters and fendants. Call any time. SPECIAL RATES MONDAYS Mrs. Samuel Hemsley and Mrs. E. A. Holley & Co. Announce the Opening of THE ART SHOP 534 WEST BIDDLE ST. Odd Things not found elsewhere. Lessons given in Crochet and Embroidery. Open daily from December 1st to Dec. 23rd, from 1 P.M. Phone, Mad. 5059-W and 2549-] THE NORTHWESTERN LICENSED EMPLOYMENT OFFICE 1409 PENNA. AVE. We have positions for first class Cooks, Cham- bermails, Waitresses, Waiters, Porters, etc. MRS. OLLIE PAGE, Proprietor Mrs. Sarah E. 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BASIC 2000 14639248 14639248 14639248 This book contains simple with the simple said (disposition of the arrangement the Myosin). Wednesday Dec. 28, 2014 World's Inventors 大会在纽约举行。 Featuring our well known action, Winn Harris. Do we allow there for the second time for payment, owing to a failure there last since which was a disappointment to us and our purpose an annoyance to the shipment. Supplementation we showed them an annulment of late London Warehouse entitled THE ARYAN. We are showing their great pleasure the second time for the benefit of our company pursuer who augmented the艘. Please show your appropriation by your interdiction. With a renewing Keystone Cunney certified "Wilde and Aaso Troubles." WEDNESDAY LOVE AND WAR Supplement of "LIBERTY" Treatment: Minimize Wastewater waste during Health and Wellness Probes. ..The House of NE .Regent ' Pennsylvania aviation CLINTON T. JOHN Superb Xmas W A. HOLIDA Featuring Lillyn Br Simmons & Simmons, a rare galaxy of other NOTE: A one-act M with tuneful music, clever witty dialogue presented "REGEN Superb Xmas Week Attraction A. HOLIDAY REVUE Featuring Lillyn Brown, Billy De Mont, Simmons & Simmons, Brown & Piper and a rare galaxy of other bright stars. NOTE: A one-act Musical Comedy replete with tuneful music, clever dances, sparkling and witty dialogue presented in the PHOTO PLAYS MONDAY Kelena Presents Martin Zais and True Portman in "The Girl From Frisco" Episode No. 11 THE YELLOW HAND A romance of the West. Each story complete, also a three reel drama with Marjorie Clayton and Edward Arnold, enlisted "The Heart of Virginia Keep." With a Pump and Knife Comedy TUESDAY PATHE Presents Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard Leon Bary "The Shielding Shadow" Episode No. 8 MARRIAGE HAND "THE HALLOWEEN" In this number a terrific scene demonstrates the lighthouse in which havengar and Locustine have taken refuge. Also a two reel set feature "JESS OF THE HILL, COUNTRY" Featuring Marguerite Nichols Comedy: POKES AND JABS WEDNESDAY Maurice Costello and Ethel Grandin in the "Crimson Stain Mystery" Episode No. 12 THE RESTLESS SPIRIT The most thrilling and impressive story ever screened. A two-reel balig drama ONLY A ROSE Bobyn Adair & Virginia Kisley A comedy and a single reel drama "THE MISSING HEIRESS George Laridn and Billie Kirkby DEC. 25TH Kalman Presents Kalman Sine and True Boundless in THE SIGN OF CAIN Episode No. 25 of THE CIRCLE FROM TESCO Cluster Settlement in PRELARING INTO SOCIETY an episode of that great comedy series PUMPKEY DOOZER, TELE'S ME "A Lass of the Lumberland" Chipman Tract. 4 of the 5. Chipman Signal Ground, State 52, Fremont. Manual Pharoza Female. Beth is one story with and shirling than those of the last. Every one uses the same impressum. DIGEST SELLOWS A story of impersonal shadows. A shruggle in the chant of a woman's story and a shirling dismountment. A pugilistic comedy with Pim Zecourt FRIEDAY Elena Matteotti and Wim Sowell in a same programme THE OVERCOAT "The Governor" is a gripping drama with a fiery story of the Civil War in a Bentley Court with over a hundred firing hills intertwined as a landscape—so a powerful drama in which Bentley snares make a gripping and amusing fair also of a gripping and amusing fair from the depiction by the wonderful lead THE WRATH OF CACTUS MOORE A drama with monologues appeared THE OIL SMELLER Mang the Comedy and a breath of good sometimes. "The Yellow Menace" "A MESSAGE FROM THE SKY" "Truth Bystanders" "The DEBODY" "A drama of love and intrigue with Wife, Groom and Desire Arrested WITH OTHER GOOD FEATURES" of Refinement.. NEW Theatre. House Opp. Patcher St. JOHNSON, MANAGZE Week Attraction DAY REVUE Brown, Billy De Mont, Is, Brown & Piper and her bright stars. Musical Comedy replete over dances, sparkling and in the NT WAY" THURSDAY Thursday, December 26th will be SURPRISE DAY. We have arranged to give you a special selection of pictures such as 1, 2 and 2 real subjects, also laugh, nothing but laugh. Don't fail to get the benefit of this show Thursday. Friday, December 29th will be our feature day of next week. The Regent will present MRL and MRS. VERNON CASTLE in a thrilling new photo drama romance in 6 parts, entitled "THE WHIRL OF LIFE" Some Class. Don't miss seeing it at the Regent Friday, Dec. 28 Greater Vitagraph Presents The popular favorite, Earl Williams IN "The Scarlet Runner" Episode No. 11 THE MISSING CHAPTER Also Helen Gibson in the "LOST MESENGER" A two reel drama, with comedy LOOT AND LOVE FRIDAY SATURDAY H. M. Burkett HOUSES FOR SALE RENTS COLLECTED FIRE INSURANCE PLACED In this New Office Building: 514 ST. PAUL ST. Above Position CLARIE L SMITH Attorney and Consultant of Law Office 21 E. Szmugz St. Planner St. Paul 260 Residence 11th David Ellis Ave. Planner Maitlion 212W Franchise - all Course. WANTED! Colored Laborers for steady work. Good wages Apply in Person Bethlehem Steel Company ENGINEERING DEPT. Sparrows Point, Md. WANTED Seventy-five colored laborers over 16 years of age to work in Brickyard. Good pay. Apply to Burms & Russell's Brickyard DUNDALK JUNCTION Owing to a change of the attractions booked at the COLONIAL THEATRE January 15th, 1917. The Theatre Party given by St. Barnabas Choir for the benefit of St. Barnabas Church Has been indefinitely Postponed A Useful Souvenir will be given away with every purchase Saturday, Dec. 23rd MARSHALL'S GROCERY 535 Dolphin Street Baltimore, Md. FOR SALE—The Farmers Cheese Garden School Booth and Confidence School Enrollment Awaits. Booth, Enrollment and good with Apply on Preemba.com SPECIAL NOTICE Time appearance of the Southern Shelfite Bongman in Trinity A. M. E. Church Linden avenue and Eddie St. Friday evening, December 16th, at 1 p.m. Come and hear this unique concert full of music and humor also musical and literary program. Tickets 40 cents. Benefit of the church. Mrs. Mamia Thompson. Mrs. Lavinia Henry conductor. Mrs. Josephine Kier, manager. Rev. H. M. Johnson, pastor. Don't forget to get your Afro-American from Mrs. Harah Henson. 1145 Mary Street. Every week, 8 cents. DUN THE NEW Central Ave. ne Largest and Most Picture House I WEEK OF DE Monday: A Lass of the Lum FEATURING Monday: A Lass of the Lumberlands. Serial. 3rd Episode FEATURING HELEN HOLMES Tuesday: CANTRELL'S MADONNA Featuring Virginia Hammond and Gordon Gray THE MERRY MOTOR MENDERS Ham anu Bud, Enel Taste and Henry Murdock A CLOSE CALL Wednesday: THE GYPSY Thursday: The Girl From '7 THE FRAME U Friday: THE TEMPTATION Featuring Kathlyn W STRONG THE CH Featuring Harry Mey Saturday: LIBERTY SERIAL THE THRILL Continuous Perform ADMISSION Saturday: LIBERTY Serial, 5th Episode. THE THRILLING SERIAL D Color N. E. BALTIMORE'S RE Xmas "Mm ...The Wor ABBIE MITC AND A SEN 40 SINGE BIG BEAUTY C DAZZLING SO AND E Colonial Theatre Xmas Week COM. MONDAY DEC. 25th "Mme. Sherry" ABBIE MITCHELL AND TOM BROWN AND A SENSATIONAL CAST OF COLORED ...ARTISTS... 40*SINGERS AND DANCERS*40 BIG BEAUTY CHORUS STUNNING COSTUMES DAZZLING SCENERY, WONDERFUL MUSIC AND ELECTRICAL EFFECTS PRICES: Matinee: 10c. 15c. and 25c. Night: 15c. 25c. and 35c. COMING 'MON NEW YEAR WEEK COMING NEW YEAR WEEK "MONTE CRISTO" THE Celebrated Drama BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS The Empowered Colored Autobiog IMPORTANT NOTICE Pratt's Restaurant Draud Hill Ave. and Paca St. Will be Closed December We take this means to thank our many Friends and Patrons for their Patronage during the past year and wish you A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year We will open with a Special Dinner, on Wednesday Evening, Dec. 27th, at 6 P. M. Yours very truly, Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Pratt BAR V THEATRE Dear Monument St. Up-to-date Motion In East Baltimore DECEMBER 25TH umberlands, Serial. 3rd Episode HELEN HOLMES a Thrilling Western Drama Frisco. Serial. 3rd Episode P, Pokes and Jabs SON OF ADAMS Williams and Guy Oliver DEVIDENCE TALK LINE Others and Rosemary'Theb al, 5th Episode. CLING SERIAL Balance 2.15 to 11 P. M. 5 CENTS N. Entaw Street, Near Saratoga ...The World's Greatest Musical Hit... Matinees Monday, Thursday and Saturday STO" THE CELEBRATED DRAMA ALEXANDRE DUMAS The Renaissance COLORED A AR THEATRE MONTMENT STREET NEAR BOND Of Its GOOD See It At The STAR SOCIAL XMAS BALL FORD & FORD from Philadelphia with all the latest and Dances Russell & McLaurie Ended engagement of the Blind Man TODAY, The Shielding Shadow 6 P. By: The Eye Of God: A Bl WEDNESDAY, Beatrice Fairfax Mr. Charlie Chaplin in the TODAY, The Yellow Menace 6 P. By, The Crimson Stain Mystery 0 Special Christmas matinee at 2 p. Mr. Chaplin in his latest mutual reel The Fireman this Thursday SESSION : : 5 O New Lincoln Theatre Pennsylvania Ave. near Greenwillow. THE HOUSE OF REAL VAUDEVILLE Why Pay More. 10 Cents Only. WEEK OF DECEMBER 25th BY REQUEST WHITMAN SISTER His Carnival Celebrating Little THE BLACK COACHMAN Laugh Every Minute Company of reputation and re our children. Entire change today. CH FOR EXTRA ATTRACT Special features for matinees only dear Vaudeville Show. Special early and avoid the rush. CELEBRATED DRAMA BY LEXANDRE DUMAS PRESENTED COLORED AUTOGRAPH THEATRE It At The STAR THOMAS BILLE e FORD with all the latest Son ances McLaurin of the Blind Man's Bl ading Shadow 6 P. M. Of God: A Blueb Beatrice Fairfax Saplin in the Fire now Menace 6 P. M. Stain Mystery Open 2 matinee at 2 p. m. latest mutual releases this Thursday : 5 CEN Film Theatre near Greenwillow St. NEAL VAUDEVILLE 10 Cents Only. DECEMBER 25th QUEST IN SISTERS celebrating Little Sam COACHMAN Every Minute mutation and refine Entire change Me TRA ATTRACTION matinees only incl show. Special orch the rush. STAR THEATRE If Its GOOD See It At The STAR SPECIAL XMAS BILL FORD & FORD Direct from Philadelphia with all the latest Songs and Dances Tuesday: The Eye Of God: A Bluebird WEDNESDAY, Beatrice Fairfax Thursday: Charlie Chaplin in the Fireman FRIDAY, The Yellow Menace 6 P.M. SATURDAY, The Crimson Stain Mystery Open 2 P.M. Charlie Chaplin in his latest mutual releases The Fireman this Thursday New Lincoln Theatre Pennsylvania Ave. near Greenwillow St. THE HOUSE OF REAL VAUDEVILLE Why Pay More. 10 Cents Only. WEEK OF DECEMBER 25th BY REQUEST WHITMAN SISTERS Big Xmas Carnival Celebrating Little Sambo In THE BLACK COACHMAN Laugh Every Minute A company of reputation and refinement. Bring your children. Entire change Monday and Tuesday. WATCH FOR EXTRA ATTRACTION Special features for matinees only including our regular Vaudeville Show. Special orchestra. Come early and avoid the rush. Open 2.30 to 11.30 P.M. Admission Only 10 Cents