The Afro-American

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY THE AFI AMERICAN MARYLAND WEEKI NEWSPA Commission Of Methodist Church, North And South Hold Opening Meetings Separately. The opening session of the Methodist Commissioners on Unification was held at the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Thursday morning, when a sermon was delivered by Bishop Warren Candler, of Atlanta. A communion service followed, presided over by Bishop Earl Cranston, of Washington. The two commissions held separate sessions Thursday afternoon, the Northners at Goucher College and the Southerners at Hotel Rennert. There are two colored members of the Northern Commission: Dr. I. Garland Penn, of Cincinnati, Ohio, secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Board of the Methodist Episcopal Church; and Dr. Robert E. Jones, of New Orleans, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. Owing to the illness of his wife, Dr. Jones had not arrived in the city late Thursday evening. There is much speculation among the colored clergy of the city as to the probable outcome of the joint conference. It is generally believed that the status of the colored members of the church will cause a great deal of discussion. The Southerners are said to be in favor of establishing the colored members in a body to themselves, with fraternal relations to the parent body, while it is likely that the Northerners will insist that their colored members be accorded every right guaranteed to every other people. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. A prominent local minister in discussing the matter with a representative of the Afro-American, said: "While we are hopeful that a union of the two big bodies of Methodism will be the outcome of the present conference, it is, to my mind, extremely doubtful that such will actually be accomplished. It is apparent from the trend of discussion that has prebranches of the church have outlined to their commissioners the plan they shall pursue. However, much good can be expected and hoped for. It might be that fraternal relations will be established between the two bodies and some plan evolved by the which it will be possible to prevent the duplication of effort on the part of the churches in various communities. Dr. Penn, is the guest of Rev. I. L. Thomas, 1811 Drula Hill avenue, during his stay in the city. He will preach at Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday morning, and in the afternoon will address a mass meeting in the interest of Morgan College at Ames Memorial Church. PROMINENT COUPLE MARRY Buckeystown, Md., December 29—Miss Lauren Brinage, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Brinage, and Mr. Raymond R. Snowden, were the principals in a quiet wedding at the resident of the bride's parents here on Tuesday afternoon. The groom was attended by Mr. Claud Walker as best man. Miss M. Lillium Proctor, in a corneled chiffon and carrying a basket of pink carnations, was bridesmaid; and Miss Margaret Whinbs, the maid of honor, was attired in a gown of flowered chiffon. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white chiffon cloth over white satin, trimmed in Venetian lace and pearls. She carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses. Her veil was held in place by white sweet peas. The birthday party stood around an altar formed of white wedding garlands and ferns while Rev. L. J. Valentine performed the ceremony. Only the family of the contracting parties, and intimate friends witnessed the ceremony and attended the receptive that followed. Mr. and Mrs. Snowden left after the reception for Washington and other points. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO MEET New York, December 29—The annual meeting of the National Association for the advancement of Colored People will be held next Tuesday, the afternoon session taking place in the United Charities' Building and the evening one at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 133rd street. Miss Jane Addams, of Chicago; Dr. C. B. Bentley, of the same city; Dr. F. N. Cardozo, of Baltimore; Dr. W. E. DuBois, Rev. Hutchins Bishop, Mrs. Florence Kelley, Miss Mary White Ovington, Charles Edward Russell, Miss Trena Lewissohn and Dr. John G. Underhill will likely be named as directors for the term expiring 1920. The Spingarn medal may be awarded at the evening session. COLORED MILL EXPANDING Jacksonville, Fla., December 29—A knitting mill run by colored people has prospered so that its capital has been increased and $100,000 spent in improvements and machinery. When the improvements are completed it will give employment to a much larger number of people than at present. Social Workers to Aid Immigrants Newark, N. J., December 26.—The Board of Trade has been asked to call a special meeting of social workers on January 8th to formulate plans for the care of Negroes who came here from the south in search of employment. This was decided upon recently at a conference of Health Officer Craster, ministers and others in the Board of Health building. A committee, consisting of Rev. E. F. Eggleston, of the Thirteenth Avenue Presbyterian Church; Rev. O. M. Bonfield of the Bethaay Presbyterian Mission, and Rev. J. D. Bolden of the M. Arab Baptist Church was appointed to select a list of names to be invited to the meeting. Besides these three ministers and Dr. Craster, the others at the meeting were Rev. Albert N. Stubblebine, pastor of the Bethany Presbyterian Church; Arthur W. McDougall, secretary of the Bureau of Associated Charities, and Eugene K. Jones, colored, local representative of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. Mr. Bolden said the Negroes who came here were not looking for charity, that they wanted that phase eliminated from all discussion. The trouble seems to be, he said, in finding homes for them. He explained that property owners were putting "For Sale" signs on the houses instead of renting signs and for that reason the Negroes were finding it difficult to get homes. Reasons for the colored men coming North, especially to New Jersey, were explained by Mr. Jones as being higher wages paid here and fear of lynching by those living in rural districts. As soon as they hear of the so-called joy-riding trains coming "North" he stated, they immediately board them. In the South, he also explained, the Negroes earn from $4 to $6 a week, while up here they earn from $2.50 to $6 a day. DETECTIVE WILLIAMS Philadelphia, Dec. 26.—Tuesday was a great day in the lives of 500 poor children from down town. They assembled in the headquarters of the Hotel Brotherhood Association, 1529 Rainbain street and received gifts and warm clothing. Detective George Williams, known as the "Colored Santa Claus," was dressed as the patron saint and distributed the gifts from a gigantic Christmas tree. Every year Mr. Williams has been taking care of a certain number of poor children in the neighborhood in which he lives and this year he was able to take care of 500, the largest number in the history of the Association. Mr. Williams has been seeking donations of cash, old worn clothing, broken toys and candies. In speaking of the response from the people of this city he said: "We have received more this year than before. It seems that every one wanted to give to this kind fund. Not only clothes and cash were donated, but even ice cream, oranges, cake and all the goodies that go to make up a real Christmas for the poor. These five hundred are all shapes and sizes, creeds, nationalities and colors, but they are poor and that is all that counts with us." BANK DISTRIBUTES $10,000 Portsmouth, Va., Dec. 23—Christmas checks to the amount of $10,000 were distributed this week by the Mutual Savings Bank for colored people. There were 1,200 members of the bank's savings department who received checks under the Christmas fund arrangement. EMPTY STOCKING CIRCLE --- Bright and early Saturday morning hundreds of children whose Xmas joy would otherwise have been limited were seen hurrying to Metropolitan M. E. Church where the women of the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle awaited them with eager joy and happy faces. The kiddies had the time of their lives. They were ushers into a beautiful warm church where their eyes fell upon a wonderful Christmas tree laden with good things. Hardly were they seated when Santa Claus (Mr. Howard Gross) appeared. The children made the building ring with their cheers. The female orchestra of which Mrs. Lottie Ringgold is director and Miss Manie the pianist, furnished a delightful musical program. Short spicy Christmas speeches were made by Mr. Robert E. Lee, secretary to Mayor Preston; Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, pastor of Metropolitan Church; Revs. Naylor, Curt, Mitchell, Bragg, Cummings and H. Gratton Brown. Every child received a stocking filled from toe to top with good things, a toy and a loaf of bread. The women have worked hard to make the treat a success and their efforts were fully rewarded by the happiness of the children. After all were served, candies and stockings were sent to the Day Nursery, fruit and candies to Provident Hospital, candies to the Aged Home on Aisquith street and the Home on Druid Hill avenue. The officers are as follows: Miss Ida R. Cummings, president; Mrs. Kate Gwathney, vice president; Mrs. M. R. Bruce, recording secretary; Mrs. M. C. Callis, corresponding secretary; Mrs. A. B. Turner, financial secretary; Mrs. Martha Thompson, treasurer; Mrs. Ida Hilton, chairman of executive BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1916 SPEEDING AUTOMOBILE KILLS LITTLE GIRL While on her way to Bethel A.M.E. Church where she was to take the leading part in the Christmas drama "A Child of Heaven," little Myrtle A. Press aged 11 years, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Joseph A. Press, 1810 Druid Hill avenue, was knocked down bn an automobile and injured so severely that she died at the Mary land General Hospital nine o'clock Sunday night. Little Myrle, in company with her cousin, Thelma Press, aged seven years, had left her home about seven o'clock to go to church. When she reached the 1500 block of Drudt Hill avenue, she crossed over to the East side of the street to see a Christmas tree which she had been told was so beautifully decorated. It was on recrossing the street that the automobile struck her. Several young girls, who were passing at the time and saw the accident, rushed to the stricken child and their screams attracted the attention of Mr. Arthur Clark, who lives in the block. He picked up the unconscious child, placed her in the machine that was the cause of the accident and was driven to the Union Protest Infirmary, where first aid was given. In the meantime, Mr. and Mrs. Press, who were at the church to see the performance of their daughter, were notified of the accident. When they arrived at the hospital, they were told that the child would have to be removed as it was a pay institution for white patients only. So the little girl, unconscious from the loss of blood and the force of the blow—and dying—was again placed in the machine and removed to the Maryland General Hospital, where efforts to save her life proved of no avail. The automobile was owned by Frank Brady, and was driven by Ardie Bell, his chauffer. In the machine at the time was a son of Brady. According to some of those who saw the accident, there were no lights on the machine and it was going at a rapid Washington, December 28.—The approaching centennial of the American Negro Academy was fittingly observed at the annual meeting of the American Negro Academy, held at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday, and Wednesday. At the first public session on Tuesday night, Archibald H. Grimke, president of the Academy, delivered a masterly eulogy. He triced various points in the life of the dend statesman, his escape North from slavery in Maryland, of his rise as one of the foremost abolition speakers and of his services after the Civil War. He plead for the spreading of the Douglas spirit of contending for fair play and equality. Trof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, and Judge Robert H. Terrell delivered strong eulogies at the closing session Wednesday night. Dr. William Pickens, dean of Morgan College, Baltimore, led in the discussion of the two addresses. He eloquently pictured salient points in the life of Douglas and declared that his career was an inspiration to all. Rev. P. O'Connell, Rev. W. H. Brooks and William H. Clifford were among others taking part in the discussion. The sessions were well attended, and keen interest was manifested in the various portrayals of incidents in the life of Mr. Doughass. Mr. Grimke was re-elected president. Rueben S, Lovinggood Called To Rest Austin, Tex., December 29.—Dr. Rouben S. Lovinggood, for many years president of Samuel Huston College and one of the best known educators in the South, died here a few days ago from Bright's disease. He was born in South Carolina in 1864. He studied at Clark University, Atlanta, and later edited the Atlanta Times. He gave up editorial work to accept the principalship of a public school in Birmingham, Ala. He was called to the chair of Latin and Greek at Wiley University, Marshall, Tex., in 1995, remaining there until 1900, when he accepted the presidency of Samuel Huston College. He was literally a builder and the college grew rapidly under his guidance. He was an author and a fine platform speaker. He had been a delegate to several M.E. General Conferences. PYTHIANS BANQUET Nashville, Tenn., December 29.—Prominent Pythians from all parts of Tennessee and other states attended the big banquet given by the Knights of Pythias at Pythian Castle Wednesday night. Among the speakers were: S. W. Green, New Orleans, supreme chancellor; Joseph L. Jones, Cincinnati, grand worthy councilor; Dr. J. P. Crawford, grand chancellor for Tennessee; and Rosece C. Simmons. rate. At the inquest held at the Northwestern Station, the verdict of "ugavoidable accident" was given, the driver having claimed that he did not see the child until it was too late to avoid a collision. The funeral of little Myrtle was held from Bethel A. M. E. Church Wednesday, at which time the large auditorium was crowded with people, most of whom were little children, friends of the deceased. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Sanders, pastor of the church, assisted by the Revs. C. H. Stepteau, of Washington, D. G. Hill, L. S. Flagg, of Havre de Grace, and others. The choir furnished music. The honorary pall bearers were Misses Emily Johnson, Lillian Mosley, Gertie Hammond, Genevieve Gwynn, Manzella Pendleton, Edna Reir, Clarice Chapman and Blanche Langley. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery. RECKLESS DRIVERS NUMEROUS The death of little Myrtle Press marks the third mishap on Drudg Hill avenue during the past month, and that more accidents and even loss of life or limb have not been more numerous is regarded as miraculous. Only a few weeks ago, a large automobile ran into an electric pole in front of the Cummings residence at the corner of Drudg Hill avenue and Lanvale street and entirely wrecked the machine. During the past month a car ran into the big plate glass window of Stokes & Derry's drug store. Since Drudg Hill avenue has been paved, it has become the connecting street between Eutau street and North avenue, and machines pass up and down the avenue with little regard for the speed regulations. In view of the fact that several churches and schools are located on this thorfores, the matter has been brought to the attention of Marshal Carter and he has given assurances that an attempt will be made to round up those who exceed the speed limit. Chicago, Ill., Dec. 23—The Chicago Daily News, which is investigating its colored population has the following to say about the activities of the colored churches. "The big churches are financially prosperous. They have employment agencies, day nurseries and classes of various kinds. They do more or less charity work among their own people. Some of them, Walters A. M. E. Zion at West 38th and South Dearborn streets, for one, are open twenty-four hours a day to give shelter and help to all who will call. "In civic life outside of their own doors, the churches apparently do not have the influence to which they are entitled. Two of them protested in vain against different saloons a few doors distant, wither boys and girls were turning their steps. The Rev. A. J. Carey, one of the leading pastors have received political preferment and others have been smiled on by the powers that be. But with their thousands of devoted followers, the colored clergyman, as a rule, has not due prominence among those working outside his church to better conditions among his people. Recently several clergymen passed resolutions indorsing the city administration regardless of the wide open haunts of vice thrown in among their people. "Too many of our clergymen do not have the courage to their convictions and will not lead a determined fight against evil influences and institutions which encoach on their neighborhoods, usually conducted by white men," said a colored man who has been active in many of the efforts to keep saloons away from the churches and out of the resident districts. "A campaign contribution to the church from this or that politician has in some instances silenced criticism." Over 42 per cent of Chicago's colored population have membership in the churches. Rev. J. T. Colbert, of Hope Presbyterian Church, Chambersburg, Pa., accepted the call to Grace Presbyterian Church this city. He is the grand-son in-law of Henry Highland Garnett, ex-Minister to Liberia. He comes highly recommended from his people. The Presbytery of Carlisle says that he is one of its very best men. Grace Presbyterian Church feels that she has made a wise selection and that the church is confident of success under his guidance. He will take charge on January 1st, 1817. [Name] Economy Commission Favors Abolishment of Institution. Topeka, Kan., December 29—Governor Capper's economy commission will report a drastic bill to the 1917 Legislature curtailing State expenses. Among the many recommendations is one abolishing the State colored school here and the Western University at Quindaro. The latter school has been generously provided for in the past, receiving annual appropriations running into the thousands. It was the special hobby of the late Bishop Abram Grant, and he had the school generously provided for when Dr. William T. Vernon was president. Dr. H. T. Kealing, former editor of the A. M. E. Review, is the present head of the school. The school, which was established by the African Method Episcopal Church, will go greatly crippled should the funds from the State be withdrawn. Colored students are at liberty to attend the State University. ELOPES WITH FARM HAND Columbia, La., December 28—Belle James (white) to尔热 husband that she was going to quit him. About the same time, Alonza Bradley, a colored farm hand, left for parts unknown. Later it was found that the two had gone off together and they were found at Engle Pass, Tex., looking over the soldiers. They were charged with concubinage, and the woman is now in jail at Shreveport, while her companion is in jail at Monroe, awaiting the decision of a "cracker" judge and jury as to white women and colored men comingling. KANSAS FAVORS SEPARATION Kansas City, Kansas, December 29—The City Commissioners and Mayor Green have declared themselves in favor of a race segregation law. The Mayor says he will wait until the U.S. Supreme Court hands down a decision in the Louisville segregation act STEVEDORCS STRIKE Savannah, Ga., December 28—Nearly 400 colored stewardes, affiliated with the International Longshoremen's Union quit work when they were refused wage increases from 20 to 25 cents per hour. COLORED FARMER HEADS KANSAS INSTITUTE Lawrence, Kan., Dec. 26—Edward Harvey, acknowledged to be one of the most capable scientific farmers in Douglas county, was recently elected president of the Douglas county farmers Institute. Mr. Harvey is a graduate of the Kansas University in the class of 1894 and was a member of the football team. One of his legs was broken while playing for the Jayhawkers. Judge McCall Observes That A Man's Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 24—Upholding the contention that "a man's home is his castle and he has a right to defend it," which Judge John E. McCall emphasized in his charge, a jury in the federal court here awarded Matthew Harris $22,500 compensatory and $20,000 punitive damages in his suit against John A. Richman, former sheriff of St. Louis county and members of his posse. Mr. Harris, who sued for $100,000, was seriously injured when his home was dynamited in an attempt to dislodge him after he fired on a posse which was searching for one of his relatives. AND STILL THEY LEAVE Montgomery, Ala. December 29—Despite the efforts of the white folks to prevent colored people from going North after better jobs, the colored folks are still leaving in large numbers. Over 300 women left for beyond Mason and Dixon's line. Monday to take good jobs in features. PRICE THREE STATE TEACHER AT SALISI Prominent Teachers From Parts of The State Discuss Educational Problems Salisbury, Md., December 29 annual session of the Maryland ed State Teachers' Association, convened at John Wesley Church Thursday and today, I tracted teachers from all parts State. The session opened with a cense of supervisors of county se. Prof. T. R. Parker, of Dorch county; Miss Agnes Wright, of Q Anne's county; Miss Charlotte S of Cecil, and Prof. J. H. Walkal Talbot, were among those taking At the afternoon session, Prof. liam H. Holloway, superintendents for Wicomico county, delit a splendid address. He said in "The public schools are having failures and their triumphs, are good, bad and indifferent. The name two things wrong with the public schools for everything that critics can think of; and I can name twice as many things that right and good about the public system as the limited personal experience, insufficient cases drawn from experience of others, and too narrow one-sided observation will allow me of our critics to imagine. On the average the public schools are as offless as the common things about us. "What has become of reverence, age and authority? What has become of parental control. What has become of good, old-fashioned hard study. The public demand that the teacher return them a strong man or woman but deny him the power to make serious proposition of the school business." Mayor L. E. Jones and Mr. John Toadvin delivered welcoming address at the evening session. Mr. William H. Lee, of Baltimore, made the response. Various questions of professional interest were discussed Friday. Prof. J. H. Lockerman, of Baltimore, and Prof. T. H. Klah, of Princess Anne, led in a discussion on making the work of summer schools more effective. The annual address of President D. S. Goodloe was a general review of the work done by the association fostering professional interest among teachers and of the needs of the colored schools of the State. A banquet and reception closed the session Friday night. The various officers were re-elected as follows: D. S. S. Goodloe, president; P. E. Cordy, first vice president; J. L. Armstrong, second vice president; Miss E. V. Carter, assistant secretary; J. Henry Lowers, treasurer. The executive committee: George B. Murphy, chairman; H. J. Lowers, J. Howell Howard, Walter Washington, William McAbee, Stephen Long, Miss Charlotte Slowe and James T. Williams. Prominent among the teachers in attendance were: Joseph H. Lockerman, William H. Lee, George B. Murphy, all of Baltimore; Henry Lowers, Walter Washington, Jesse L. Nicholas, all of Baltimore county; J. Howell Howard, of Howard county; Miss Agnes Wright, of Queen Anne county; Phineas E. Gordy, C. H. Chipman, E. G. Crutcher, B. E. Wallace, Isaac Howard, M. R. Posey, M. A. Stewart, all of Wicomico county; Miss Charlotte Slowe of Cecil county; Horatius Jones and Herbert S. Wilson, of Somerset county. Washington, D. C., Dec. 29—James O. Bamfield, a prominent resident of this city and one of the best known members of the Masonic fraternity in this country, died at his residence, 445 S. street N. W., on Tuesday, morning, of this week. Mr. Bamfield, who was a resident of South Carolina, came to this city in 1882 and received employment in the Treasury Department. His hobby was the Masonic fraternity, in which order he was prominent, being connected with every branch. He was a member of Pythagoras, Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 9; grand secretary of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons since 1891; grand recorder of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar, since 1896, and Secretary General H. E., of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Free Masonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the U. S. A., since 1891. His remains lie in state at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1633 11th street N. W., at which place the Scottish Rite Midnight Services will take place Saturday night. The deceased is survived by a wife, (Mrs. Elizabeth Barnfield); and a brother, (John G. Barnfield). \ Christmas Party Prevented a Split in the Church By Marégaret Black KSTALUMENT our church are nice for any man and as as he'll find else where, Mt marry one of them, ot over the sill of the in,” said Mrs, Phillips. e'another church here sband says.” follow you” said Mrs. fra: Ford in.chores - and trouote started. eda meeting of the Zand Ladies'Aid_ Soci- young People's Get-to- r Wednesday evening at though the three organ- ted of seventy-five or 13 between them. only young folks and three ‘ones. turned out - Millie Tucker and Mrs. Ford. ade no comment on the ce or the absence of the }@ menibers. id he,"'this will be my ith. you, and as you have rfaithful the past seven ought with your help -we fa:Kmas this year that will ‘sweet memory to every Michaels as long as life you willing to“help?” jainly are,” exclaimed Mrs: the rest acqueised. ommittees were appointed that were absent, were noti- ‘air appointments and the were expected to do. ‘agreed half-heartedly and sed point blank to not only ‘the committees, but to at- ch - and a split in the church chaels loomed large on tho morning two. weeks before ;, Steele preached his second i ‘sermon in St. Michaels’ in. “Gossip” and truly St: ‘was in an up-heaval. knew if he was aware of the jt his congregation or not. He n "Gossip" for his subject, fh the middle of his sermon his congregation. that no hat happened - even if he was r his resignation. within .the Ive hours- he would have the jon of Knowing that he had waeSet-0-r and not a figure everyone to thinking and Mrs. thony wondered if “he. could iknow. what had been said im by the Ladies’ Aid.” akes no difference if he does" irs, Phillips. “It would do: him fo.Nnow what I think of him.” imph"-sald Mrs. ‘Tucker’ “much es-for your opinion or any one “rest of us, I'm thinking. He tev, Butler to be led by, the nose soever a set of crazy men and n, choose to lead him.” nen ‘Frank Coombs resigned as ntendent of the Sunday School ught he'd be coaxed to remain, hen™no. one coaxed, only a few heads -and Harry Youngs was J.to fill. his place-it was like g up-a hornet’s nest. Mrs. 9.and her sister, Mrs. Cool, do to jehurch - but I declare ‘they ‘be better at home” said: mrs. §, Cook told nie” said Mrs. Phil- shed looked at the Pipes of the ‘so long and so hard that she tell every. move on them and , with her. eyes shut, and it was der they had not fallen down on store this.” Mrs. Lake: sits with the book je down ~and pretends to reud, ‘we all Know she can't tell A B if they were a yard high, Even members, of the Trustees’ and rds’ Boards are at logger heads. se he appointed some young men nave Intely joined church on the s\and asked for the resignation nerof the old men on the bourd - nad been on the board so long were. moss-covered.” ell I can't see”-said-Mrs, St. An- , “hy he wanted to change 3 around.” can tell yor" said Mrs, Tucker hinks if you want to keep yount e in the church after they join- should put them to work” :an¢ them feel they are wanted. You s useless to try to hold young anywhere now-a-days unless have something to do. ‘There i uch of this wanting to be bos e time and a few old fogies want he church to stay in a rut an¢ ng things like they were fifty ago. ‘Times are changing anc e simply got to change With then t out of the running. A piece o ue china is admired for its age: ¢ is put upon the’shelf for safe ng and admired for what it_wa is not for its present use. So i th us-we must either help th ser folks along or stand to b mm the shelf. I say’ live and le ne whole thing in a nut-shell i asn't paid the attention to. ou ingeable daughters we thought h a" said Mrs. Tucker. "He goe % us-loves us- and thinks fo nterest ~ which should make hin j.by all ~but it seems there mus ys. be a. few discontented one i the ‘flock.” hat’s the tise of jangling” sai Te34. “Let us get busy. Wha you g.ve towards the Xmas fete Hunters” “oh, I don't know" said Mr: er-"T guess 2 quarts of crear 2 chocolate cake.” hat will you give Mrs. Phillips? ot one single thing" - she replic nt me out of it, Mr. Phillips say not take any part in the affair, Treat will vou give Dire. ‘Tucker? SEE it and everybody held a square white Envelope which contained a beautiful- jy printed square white card which Yas drawn out and compared with Other cards just like it, and soon St. Michaels awoke to the fact that every member and non-member of St Michaels- men- women and young people- was invited to an elaborate Xmas party. 7 Ta the words of Mrs. Tucker - “Mrs. Stark was giving a big Xmas blow out.” ‘After the “first surprise was over, everybody was wondering why he or she had been invited and one and all ‘eamie to the conclusion, to get in with St. Michaels folks - except the Lalies ‘Aid- who said she was taking this Say to show she was sorry for the way she had acted.” Tho- Mrs, Tucker says- “What she had to be sorry for was beyond her.” ‘Then came the getting ready for the party. The boy that blowed the organ thought his checkered pants and blue coat with his new tan shoes was Just the thing. The sexton's wife bought a pretty white dimity dress-much too Ught and which seemed to make her look twice as broad. But the leaders of the church - the Ladies’ Aid - such ‘a furry - such a bustling. Of course Mrs. St, Anthony, Mrs. Phillips the lawyer's wife, and the doctor's wife, Mrs. Jameson -and Miss Simpson and Mrs. White, and their daughters could and did go to the city to get their outfit, and as Marie Phil- lips told Mra, Tucker the dresses will ‘be ren) creations of art. But the rest of St. Dfichaels had to be content to buy in'St. Michaels, and to trust to Millie Brown; Violet Cun- hingham and old Mrs, Thomas to make them. earl ‘Said Mrs, Tucker - “I'm mighty glad I'm invited - and I'm satisfied with any Fold .plum-colored silk, because its no tse to go to thut party trying to out- Gress Mrs. Sturk, because she knows how to dress, and as Mr. Tucker says, She could put on my old plum-colored siik and look like an angel in it, with that mop of hair as black as a raven's Wing and eyes as black as a coal and i complexion Wke a. rose leaf -she looks like a big doll anyway. Fl’ dress to suit. Marg Tucker who is short and inclined t= stoutness and past forty- five and not like Hannah”- with which common sense remarks— Mrs. Tucker: took her ancient plum- colored silk and sewed some real lace fn the sleeves and fixed a dainty white fiebul around the neck which would tend to make her look decidedly sweet and motherly and altogether lovely. ‘The wonderful night rolled around all toa quickly, they went in convey- ances of all kinds - wagons, ancient carriages, buggies, daytons, and autos, all carried their quota of guests. But Mrs, Tucker and Mrs. Todd said the sivect cars were goud enough for them so. aecompanied by Mr. @ucker and Mr. Todd, they wended their way there. ‘Everybody. went - not one invitation was refused or ignored - they were there to eat, to listen, to enjoy, and above all to'see how Rey. Steele und Sirs. Stark: would act before the people of St. Michaels, When they arrived, they were more than surprised at the display that-met their guze, and they were awed into silence - and as they gazed, they, one and ull thought, how beautiful, ‘aven Mrs, St. Anthony and Mrs. Phillips and Miss Simpson who were used to such things had never seen anything quite as elaborate as this. Whatever else they may think, there was only one thing that could be said of her in regards to this Xmas party - it was gotten torether on an elaborate seale and it was well done. ‘When they entered they were turned over to the maid who took them up- [stairs and ushered them Into « room, where Wraps were removed.and cheek ed and a chance to pin back a stray stran of hair or adjust a ribbon if they so wished, then when returning down Suits were announced by the. butler ~ Who was none other than young BM AVinston. hired and dressed up for the oceasion, and who Walked so. straight fnd held his hed so high that they Wondered he could see the folks. he announced.—They entered timidly and in nervous little groups - follow- ing each other’ sheep-fashion, to the place Where the hostess stood ‘to re- Ceive them - not knowing. tie most of them, whether to. shake hands or simply. bow, nor what to do with themselves afterwards, But once the hostess: greeted. them Jthey forgot their self-consciousness Jund their nervousness in looking at the vision of lovliness that had greet. ed them. She wore a lovely dress - “a most wonderful gown" Mrs. Tucker suid- "ot soine sort of white stuft- |that iooked soft, dillowy clouds of fleece - dotted here and there with stones that shone like hundreds of |stars and sparkled: like thousands of diamonds under the blazing electric light; and as | “Old Mrs. Ford said “she made every- [body fact so homey and comfortabte." | ’s\ell T declare” said Ars, Phillips, va bridal costume ax five as she ‘aged at the life spray of orange -|Blossoms that nestled so lovingly in || Mrs, Stark’s abundant dark hair “Do you know,” said Sara Simpson -|#1 believe she has invited us all to her | wedding.” | Some one whispered “Isn't she glor- ||ious?” And it floated from one tc ‘|the other around the room, there wa: ‘la gentle hum. as. of bees in the dis: |{tance, everybody seemed happy. | “T wonder where the Reverend is? said old Mrs. St. Anthony. Time passed and the older folk , |commienced to get restiess- the young: er ones were in dream-land andas the er ones were in dream-land and: as the % THE AFRO:AMERICAN AERO ot Ge Nor em rere, [Bi ee re agOn eon: Manse oero ES, LRAT Nea 1S NO AORN ARs RN Poids AIRE AN aN ea leans RIOR Pee eS ee Pasa ea red Ss aeeanst pes St poe | * ie ee | BREE SET CE Ni aes eee Psat ce Caan Bee ue ea erate | een: Nee 2 0 SERS Bae ROSCA. = Riera a eam \e ae een Bain cman \ = BREaeceme prec rear Si aen mena | \ Rees eae nr ae EEE See aiint tiee RU cu aatc Sa 0 ey : SS eee eh ae cate . Sak oa cy Ill. James O. Bampfield, 33°, Secretary General H. E., Su- preme Council, A. A. S. R. Free Masonry, Southern Jurisdic- tion, U. §. A., who. died at his home in Washington, D. C., Wednesday. “ 1 . 5 the young folks were almost tempted to ask could they dance. ‘The time seemed to pass so slowly land 2 wave of restlessness hard to con- trol was fast gaining possession of the guests, Everybody took to cautiously watch- ing. Mrs. Stark, who was walking aimlessly here and there around the rooms and talking nervously to first one guest and then another, but st was noticed that her glance wondered continually toward the side entranco, the music itself seemed. to accederate the restlessness of the crowd. Suddeniy the music changed - as the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March pealed joyously forth - the side door was thrown wide and the foot man announced in a stentorian voice - “Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Steele.” Everybody turned to look, and there standing framed in the doorway, smil- ingly stood the Rev. Jonathan Steele - and standing by his side - clinging to hig arm stood his bride - timid fittle ‘Alice Brown - in a simple white dress ~ looking for all the world like a happy Brown Thrush. ‘Of. course everybody in the room could have told you, that they knew it was Alice Brown the pastor had been coming out into the lonely end of town to see. And all the girls and spinsters who had held high. hopes of becoming the pastor’s wife, will tell you that Rev. Steele is a passably good-looking man, but he is a long way from being a hanayome one. “Sour grapes" -says Mrs. Tucker, But the Ladies’ Aid and the Helping Hand ladies just Jooked at Milly Brown and wondered to. themselves how she ever kept it.to herself. « ‘But it did not matter, only to a few like Miss Sara Simpson-whose chances of husband were getting fewer each year and to Mrs. Phillips -~ who was Anxious to see Marte safely settled, and to Mrs. St. Anthony, who could not now meddle so easily in the pas- tor’s household affairs. ‘To the ma- jority - he had married a St, Michaels gir) and that was the main thing; so the chureh was decorated, good, things donated and the Xmas’ fete ‘was a royal reception to the pastor and his bride. And to this day St. Michaels folks love to tell of the Xmas, party and how it prevented a split in the church. The End: Pocomoke City, Md., Dec. 28.—-Mrs. Bertha. Turlington is’ visiting friends in Virginia. ; Me. Charlie Wicks, of Crisficld, is visiting his sister, Mré, Georzia Jones. Tev, and Mrs. Johnson. of Berlin, Md. ure here on a visit to Teev. E. . Addison. Tev. Harmon and family are visiting at St. John's parsonage. Hew. I. A. Seaton and wife, of Bast- vile, Va., are visiting friends here. ar. Leslie Hearn, of Hampton, is spending his vacation here. Sir. Tsane Mills is spending the holi- days with friends here. Prot. Oliver #. Eond_ is. spending his vacation in Camden, N. J. Carrie Atkinson, of Baltimore, 1s visiting friends in this city. “Rev. Harmon, of Windsor, | Va. preached two able sermons to tarze Congregations. at St. John's Church ‘morning and night on last Sunday. Geiss Amelia Addison was taken sua aonly il! since she visited her brother Rev. Addison. Sykesville, Md., Dee. 28.—Mrs. Ad- oss ‘Walze, of Gwynnbrook, is improv- ne. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pheubottom, of Baltimore, spent last Tuesday as the guest of Miss Beanie Rheubottom. *Mrs. Laura Squirrell, of Catonsville, spent several days visiting Mr. and ‘Mrs, William Talbott, of Johnsville. "Mr. Noah Broadus was the dinner ‘guest of Mr. Tolbert of Reisterstown jon last Tuesday. ‘Mr. and Mrs. James France were ge dinner guests of Mr. James France ir. Mrs. Jessie Hawkins, of Baltimore, spent the week-end ns the guest of her mother, Mrs. Jennie Grooms. ‘Miss Ilsie Collins spent several days visiting her brother, Mr. Mar- riott Collins at Northbranch. ‘Mr. John. Wallace attended the fun- eral of his brother during the week. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., Dec. 27.—Special services were held at Shiloh and St. Paul A. M, E. Church on Christmas morning. ‘A number of our citizens are visit- ing. friends in Baltimore, among them Mrs* Mary S. Wilson and. Mrs: Ida Chatman. ‘Miss Lillie May James died at the home of her parents Sunday night. ‘Alexander Pinkney, Jr., a student at Hampton, is spending the holidays with: his parents. Miss Mildred Wil- ‘son, a student at Dover State College, js.“ spending the holidays “with — her mother... Miss. Helen. Tilghman, {af | Princess “Anne. Academy. is also spend- POCOMOKE CITY NEWS SYKESVILLE ITEMS “MORBUS SABBATICNS”” Morbus Sabbaticus, or Sunday Sick- ness, a disease peculiar to Church moenibers,. The attack comes on every Sunday; no symptoms are felt on Sat- jurday night; the patient sleeps well, and wakes fecling well; eats a hearty ‘breakfast, but about church time the [attack comes on, and continued until Chureh services are over for the morn: Ing. Then the pationt fools osay end eats a hearty dinner. In the afternoon he feels much bet- ter, and is able to take a walk, talks politics and reads the Sunday papers; he eats supper, but about church time he has another attack, and stays at home. He retires early, sleeps well, and wakes Monday morning feeling jrefreshed and able to go to work, and does not have any more symptoms of the disease until the following Sunday: ‘The pecullar' features are as follows: 1. It always attacks ‘members of the chureh. - 2. It. never mekes its appearance except on Sundays. 3. The symptoms vary, but it never interferes with sleep or the appetite. 4, It never lasts more than 24 houre 5, _ It genorally attacks the head. of the family, and {6 contagious to the rest of the family—especially the boys "6. No physician is ever called. 7. The disease is becoming fearful- ly prevalent, and always proves fatal in the end—to. the soul, Card of Thanks Mrs. Shirlay Washing+; 9% hes to exprass her thanks to the many friends, the B. Y. P. U. and S. S. Class of Union Baptist Church, who. were'¢o kind to her daughter, Miss Paula Y. Washington, of 519 Baker St., during her iliness. 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Church and congregation were also invited to join in the service around the Christmas tree that was decorated on the spacious lawn. Rev. and Mrs. Vm. Brown were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Dorsey on Christmas day. Miss Beatrice Thompson, of Princes Anne Academy, Miss Emily Ayers and Masters Edward Sembly and Henry Ayers Jr., of State Normal School and Misses Elizabeth Meredith and Emily Thompson, of Morgan College, are spending the holidays at home with parents and friends. Miss Emma Carroll, a teacher of Dewey county, and Mr. Herbert Sembly, a teacher of Frederick, Md, are both home spending the holidays. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Simon Scott Jr., on Christmas Eve and left a fine baby boy. Miss Etta Tolaferro accompanied by Mr. Lenox Johnson, visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lenox Johnson, Sr. Sunday. Misses Alethia and Emma Carroll visited their uncle, George Eembly and other relatives of Annapolis during the holidays. CHASE HAPPENINGS Chase, Md., December 27.—Mr. and Mrs. Moses Martin, of Hayre de Grace, are visiting their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Myles, of Chase. Mrs. Mamie A. Patterson left for home, St. Dennis, Md., to spend her Christmas holidays and will return on January 3rd to resume her duties as teacher. Mrs. Georgia M. Johns left for her home in Washington, with her two daughters, to spend the holidays. Mrs. Cora Pitts is on the sick list. CHARLOTTE HALL ITEMS Charlotte Hall, Md. December 27. There was an all-day meeting at Mt. Calvary M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. W. H. Williams preached at Ebenezer Church Sunday morning. Mr. William Erisco, of Washington, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Erisco. Elizabeth Tolson, of Baltimore, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Tolson. Mrs. M. Mack, teacher of White Marsh, Md., is the guest of her husband, Prof. T. A. Mack. Miss Marie Curtis is the guest of friends in Washington. Miss Beverly Curtis is the guest of Rachel and Mrs. E. M. Dent. Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Dent. Mr. Ashby Tolson, of Washington, is home for the holidays. Ms. Lloyd Tolson was buried on Tuesday morning from Mt. Calvary M. E. Church. Rev. E. M. Dent had charge. HAGERSTOWN ITEMS Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 28.—The Christmas week in Hagerstown is being enjoyed immensely. Most every visitor cheerful and happy. Many visitors are in the city and a variety of social functions are in full swing. The churches were well attended especially on Christmas day. At Ebenezer A. M. E. Church the service at 5 o'clock with full vested choir began promptly. The specially prepared music and sermon by the Rev. G. H. West based upon one word "Wonderful," combined to make an inspiring service. The cantata, "King Emmanuel," was rendered by the Sunday School at 8 P. M. after which presents were distributed. Dr. J. L. Shelton, Mr. J. T. Wilson, for forty years superintendent of a S. S. in Portsmouth, Va., and Mr. James Thompson, school teacher in Delaware, made addresses at this service. Ebenezer Church did her full duty in remembering her pastor at Christmas, trustees and stewards sending the turkey, ladies coming in a body to parsonage, senior choir and a handsome purse was given him. Members of the Asbury M. E. Church carried to the parsonage on Friday night mang good things which made the pastor and family to enjoy a good Christmas. An early service was held at Asbury Church on Xmas morning. The Sunday School under the leadership of Miss Nannie Key and Mrs. Daisy Thurman rendered a splendid program on Christmas evening. A big time is expected at the Asbury Church on next Sunday night at which time the Upper ladder Club will turn out and have a sermon by the pastor and the watch meeting will follow. SNOW HILL ITEMS Snow Hill, Md., Dec. 28.—Mrs. Eliza Henry and Mrs. Hattie Corbins are spending their holidays visiting friends in Baltimore. Friends in Baltimore Master Quincy Waters, of Princess Anne Academy is home for the holiday. Mr. Wade Cooper was baptized at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night by the pastor, Rev. E. J. Henry. Master William E. Henry, of Union University, Richmond, is spending the holidays home with his parents and friends The church and Sunday School of Mt. Zion Baptist Church presented the pastor, Rev. Henry, with a handsome Prince Albert suit for a Christmas present. The harvest home at the M. E. Church is well attended. Miss Mabel Jones of the Baltimore High School, is home for the holidays. Mr. Leslie Ginn, of Lincoln University, is home for the holidays. ELKTON HAPPENINGS Elkton, Md., Dec. 28. Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes, of Johnsburg, visited Mr. Johnson. Mr. Henry Cartwright, of Chatum, N. J. visited friends in town Friday. Mrs. Harriet Treety, Mrs. Annie Beardley, Mrs. Mary Braywood are on the sick list. Mrs. Elenora Pierce and her daughters spent Christmas here. Miss Burdell Moore and Mr. Edward Fortune were united in marriage by Rev. W. H. Rector Monday. W. H. Rector and Helen Recor spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rector. Miss Gilberta Thomas; of Wilmington, Del., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Kate Thomas. Miss Hannah Thomas and Martha Thomas are home from school for the holidays. Dr. S. E. Maloney is spending the Christmas holidays New York with his family. NEWS FROM LONGGREEN Longgreen, Md., Dec. 28.—Xmas eve services were held at Mt. Zion A. Mt. Zion Church. Mrs. Margaret Hawkins and family entertained Rev. W. T. Brown at dinner last Monday. Mrs. Jane Ayers and family of Summerfield, Md., entertained the following persons at Christmas dinner: Mr. Isaac Snowden, of Baltimore, Mr. Wm. Ayers, of Towson; Mrs. Maggie M. Levere, Misses Viola Bush, Ada Ayers and Florence Pennington. Later in the evening dancing was enjoyed at the home of Miss Georgia Henson, who lives near the hostess. In the wee small hours of morning the guests were ushered into the dining room of Mrs. Ayers, where refreshments were served. Miss Georgie Henson had as her guest on Christmas day, Miss Gertrude Purvines, Messrs. Albert and Thomas Purvines. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bishop and family spent Christmas day with the latters parents. Mrs. Mary Harvey is quite sick and the rest of her family are very much indisposed. Mr. Andrew Harvey, of Germantown, Pa., spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Harvey. Miss Ardella Harvey was the guest and Monday. Gregg on last Sunday and Monday. FASTON HAPPENINGS Easton, Md., Dec. 28—Quite a spiritual time was had at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday morning at which time experience meeting was held. Rev. Standsbury, of Union Church, preached a soul-stirring sermon at Among the visitors here are: Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. William Doughniss, Mrs. Lillian Johnson, Mrs. Almira Joman, Mrs. Rosa Dickerson, Miss Handy and Louis Handy, Blanch Murray, B. Copper, Wesley Breeze, Mrs. Bertha Scott, Miss Bertha Webb, Mrs. George Dickerson, Henry and George Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hil, Mrs. Nathan Johnson, Eddie Howard and many others. Miss E. Plumer, Mr. and Mrs. Walker left for Washington where they will spend the holidays. Miss Bessie Smallwood and Mr. Henry Jenkins are on the slick list. Mr. and Mrs. James McCormick were here last Monday, night. DENTON NEWS Denton, Md., Dec. 28.—Services were well attended at Bethel Church Sunday and a good collection was realized. Denton is famous for surprises and on Wednesday evening, December 20, a December Church Social instigated by Prof. J. F. Walker, the principal of our high school, and followed by the good members and friends of both churches, gave to Rev. Watters, and on the 21st to Rev. Fitchett, over seventy pounds of goodies, consisting of meats, sugar, buckwheat, beans, peas, hominy, etc. On Saturday evening some of the same friends called at the home of Prof. Walker and surprised him with poultry, fruits groceries, etc. Prof. Walker and wife are the right folks in the right place. Christmas services were well attended at Bethel Church Monday morning and the Holy Spirit was with us, and the result was two conversions. Miss Theresa Wawman and brother, Mr. Norman Wayman, students of Delaware State College, Dover, are at home for the holidays. Mrs. Clara O. Gibson, of Atlantic City, is spending the holidays with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Dora D. Bailey. Mrs. Lillian Ellis, of Connecticut, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wayman. Miss Ida Bailey is spending some time in Philadelphia, Chester, and Wilmington. Miss Katharine Dyer has gone to Germantown for the winter. Mr. Walter Thomas has returned to Philadelphia after spending sometime with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas. CAMBRIDGE NEWS Cambridge, Md., Dec. 28.—At 11 pclock a grand sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Young. At night there was a musical concert given by the boys and girls of Bethel A. M. E. Church. At Waugh M. E. Church Rev. D. H. Hargis preached a Christmas sermon to a crowded house. At night the pastor preached and a concert was also given. A large congregation was out at St. Luke A. M. E. Church to hear an address by Mrs. Rev. Young on temperance. Rev. Sharkley is the pastor Miss Mary Bantum has opened a first class lunch room on Pine street. Miss Lula Lee is home from Philadelphia to see her relatives. Miss Bertha St. Clair and husband, have gone to Baltimore and Philadelphia. Miss Mamie Vougles is here visiting her father and friends. The two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Henry are home from college to spend the holidays. Mr. Spencer Nush is home from Pennsylvania to spend the Christmas holidays with his friends. Mr. John Benson has an fine barber shop on Cedar street with two barber chairs and a nice boot-black stand. Cambridge has many visitors from different states here to enjoy the Christmas holidays. At Bethel A. M. E. Church a sermon was preached by the pastor on Christmas day. A good congregation was present. Mr. Jacob Malery has a fine barber shop with three chairs. Madam Lotta Clash has a nice restaurant and rooms for lodgers. Good accommodation. Miss Josephine Davis, a prominent member of Waugh M. E. Church entertained at supper Christmas night. The guests were Rev. and Mrs. Bargis, Mrs. Robert Bargis, anilie Henry, Mrs. Edward St. Chair Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Burton and Mrs. E. T. Burton Sr. Mrs. Edward T. Burton, of Accomac county, Vt., spent Christmas week with her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Burton. THE AFRO-AMERICAN Cambridge, Md., Dec. 26.—Miss Annie Hooper, 56 A. Douglas street. I want a nice brown-skin husband. If you wish a first class wife, call or write to me. Adv. Annapolis, Md., Dec. 28.—Ancient City Lodge, No. 175 of Elks, wishes to thank the business men of Annapolis who so generously donated to the fund for the poor, by which they were able to distribute 25 baskets of provisions to the poor and needy, and refreshments to 1205 children. Mrs. Atwood and Mrs. Jennie Martin spent Christmas in Baltimore visiting Prince Brighton and daughter Miss Mary of Frederick, are visiting Dr. and Mrs. Garcia. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown, of Washington, are visiting their cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sisco. Towson, Md., Dec. 28.—Christmas services were held at St. James A. U. M. P. Church Christmas morning at 6 p.m. Dr. Dr. Edwards, the pastor, preached. Mrs. Annie Wheeler arrive in the town Sunday morning to spend the Christmas holidays with her son, Rev. Edwards. Rev. Edwards, Mrs. Annie Wheeler, Mrs. Della Myers and her two sons spent Christmas with Rev. Alfred Baker at Kasperburg, where they enjoyed the Christmas celebration. Rev. Edwards attended the quarterly preachers' meeting last Wednesday at St. John A. U. M. P. Church, Ruxton, Md. The annual fair of St. James Church commenced last Monday night. The colored pastors of Towson had a very interesting meeting last Friday night at St. Paul M. P. Church in arranging plants that the great minister that will commence the 1st of February and continue throughout the whole month. Rev. James Burley, of Canton, preached at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church last Sunday at 3 P. M. At 8 o'clock a sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. D. R. Powell. Messrs. G. D. Tyler, Edward Watkins and George Myers were the guests of Miss Addie Watts, of 746 Ryan St. Christmas day. Miss Bertie Pratt, Wayman Myers and Miss Mildred Johnson are home for the Christmas holidays. They are students at Bowle, Md. Rev. Robert Gross preached Sunday morning and night at Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church. The members of Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church gladdened the hearts of their pastor and wife last Friday night by a large basket containing a turkey and lots of other things which help to make a Mary Christmas. Miss Herbert Foote made a flying trip to Washington on Christmas day to visit her daughter who is a student at Lincoln Heights. Miss Mary and Florence Chambers of Baltimore, are spending the holidays with Miss Martha Banks. Mrs. Martha Hunton, of Lennox avenue, visited her daughter who is also a student at Lincoln Heights, D.C. Frederick, Md., Dec. 28.—Mr. E. C. Washington and Miss E. L. Smith, of Washington, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Diggs. Miss Eleanor Makel and Mr. Chas. Brooks, of Atlantic City, are the guests of Mrs. John Makel. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Diggs, of Reading, Pa., are spending sometime here. Mr. Roy Walker, of Storer College, is spending the holidays with his parents. Mrs. Charles Parker is spending the holidays in Washington. Mrs. Ella Roberts Summers, formerly of Frederick, died at her late home in Philadelphia last week. Her remains were brought here where funeral services were held on Sunday. Rev. W. A. English officiating. Quite an elaborate program was rendered by the pupils of the West Seventh street school on Friday, Dec. 22, at the closing exercises for the Christmas holidays. Three interesting playlets were given by the different rooms, entitled "The Package Party," "Santa Claus," and "The Star in the East." Mrs. M. Priscilla Eutler is principal of the school, Miss Esther E. Wise and Mrs. Jeanette C. Bruner, assistants. Asbury M. E. Sunday School held their Christmas program and treat on Christmas night. An excellent program was rendered. A large audience was present. The exercises of Quinn A. M. E. Sunday School were held on Sunday. An interesting program was rendered. Catonsville, Md., Dec. 25, 1858 Edward W. Pye has purchased home of Mrs. Marle Woodland which is being occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ravling. Mr. George Hall, of Taylor avenue, spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Dumore Brown. Mr. Benjamin Watkins, while driving his sleigh last week, was run into by Greenhauser auto truck and knocked out of his sleigh causing his horse to run away. Mr. Watkins received painful injuries. Mrs. Marjorie Jackson is confined to her bed by illness. Mr. Walter Taylor, of Washington, spent Christmas with Miss Julia Owings. The congregation of Grace A. M. E. Church gave Rev. C. H. Murray $8.00 as a Christmas gift, Mrs. Murray $5.00 and Mr. Oden Williams Sr., janitor, $5.00. Miss Evangeline Smith, a teacher in the Sunday School, who is sick was presented with a purse of $5.00 by the Sunday School as a Christmas gift. The ushers of Grace A. M. E. 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Outside rates the price is double. the Baltimore Post Office as second-class matter. responsible for the return or unsubsolicited contributions on any resent to this office for publication writer's signature. and others having news notices of the same in the office by Thurs- publication in the week's issue. ents will please have all com- the office by noon on Wednesdays. rates made known on applica- Money Orders and Drafts should able to THE AFRO-AMERICAN ORE, DEC. 30, 1916 and prosperous New Year # NEAR'S RESOLUTION He very great differences be- stmas and New Years lies togs to be seen. The fortun- turer who manages to keep all after midnight of Christ- may catch a view of Santa at mysterious spirit, who the fabled North and mise- a year Southward over the leave to young and old the Christmas. On the other be enterprising youngster or who watches the old year the new year in, may strain so much as he pleases, but d sees nothing. Jasoning is simple; there is no to be seen. There is no quiv, the hands of the clock be last second of the old and second of the new year. Like so well which sends forth its a steady stream unmindful seasons changes, so stands g time telling of the seconds,utes and the hours, whether be at the beginning, the mid- end. no natural eye excluded from the things without, turns in up- off, views the human progress most twelve months, and turns up upon the hopes and plans for months that are ahead. So too, don springs full grown from the year's watching, and this is good. There can be no plans without there can be no great accom- ment without resolution. Resolve, in heaven's name resolve. In lastYear's indifference into year's purpose. In last Year's dependence into Year's self-reliance. In last Year's pessimism into this 'soptism. In last Year's untrustworthiness into Year's reliability. born last Year's failure into this is success. The words of a famous English poet less the whole idea in two lines. AlTennyson: "that the man might rise in me, but the man I am might cease to be." MARYLAND EDUCATIONALLY 50 PER CENT EFFICIENT The following table shows the opportunities for schooling in the South: How many days the colored schools are en during the year, the number of days possible for each colored child if all attended, the per centage of children attending, the average days of attending for each one, and the years would take to complete an elemen- course. test. open. child. Days Per. Pet. at. for each com. tending. child. id. plate Carolina..67 26 58.4 44 33 ilisana ..86 23 40.1 58 25 ibama ..104 27 41.8 66 22 Carolina.115 50 75.0 72 20 rida ..98 43.4 58.2 20 argla ..123 48 65.4 74 19 kina ..121 47 56.0 76 19 ayland ..163 57 50.4 91 16 containing item in far the most interesting item in the whole is the last, namely, the years to complete. It is possibly the best index to the actual accomplishment of education in these states. The worst state South Carolina, can be seen to give one fourth of an education in eight years, and the best state Maryland, gives one half of an education in the same time. The recent legislation in this state increasing the school term and making education compulsory for a longer period will do something toward increasing the present 50 per cent educational efficiency in the state, but there is quite a deal to be done yet. "The present movement (of colored laborers) to the North is not on account of the leaders of the Negro race, but in spite of them." Montgomery Alabama Advertiser. Negro leadership in the South depends upon the ability of the Negro to mediate between the whites and the blacks. Any Negro leader who would be outspoken enough to advise his race to leave the South would not only endanger his prospects of continued leadership by appointing the whites, but his own Some things the Afro-American wants to see in 1917: Ground breaking and construction of the new Y. M. C. A. Increased activity of state teachers, together with the hearty cooperation of city teachers. Development of Citizen's Associations in all parts of the city to urge more effectively: Investigation of housing conditions Increased membership in the Business Men's Exchange Decrease of the mortgage debts of city churches Improving the present high tone of our movies and legitimate drama. Biggest Afro-American Marathon ever held. A more positive and progressive administration in our High School Greater activity of ministers in spiritual, and less in the material pursuits. The recent tragedy on Druid Hill avenue in which a little girl was run down and killed by a speeding autoist comes as a late reminder of the loose enforcement of municipal ordinances against speeding by the Police Department. The city regulations permit a speed not exceeding eight miles per hour in the business section, twelve miles in other sections of the city and not exceeding twenty-five miles in the suburbs. The ordinance itself is definite enough, but its enforcement is left to the ordinary patrolman not provided with a motorcycle, and the result is that very few of the speed-violators are caught. Marshall Carter told the Afro-American that 300 violators of automobile regulations have been taken into custody in the past three months, but every observant citizen is well aware that this represents only a few of the violations; many of them flagrant. The opening up of the many newly paved thorofares in the city invited the autologist to rapid driving and provided more speeding areas than the police have been able to keep up with. One of the most popular thoraces on which drivers are guilty of reckless driving is Drudg Hill average especially from Lanvale to McMother and including the area of the recent street north bound autoists let themselves out in order to gain momentum enough to take the hill from Lafayette up to McMother, with the result that Lafayette and Drudg Hill where traffic is usually heavy has become the source of several near-accidents, and the death of a colored boy about two years ago. This latest accident has opened the eyes of the department to neckless driving on the avenue, and due to the activity of the Afro-American the Marshall has promised to detain a special officer to apprehend those who render life dangerous by speeding up and down Drudg Hill avenue. However, the Marshall was frank enough to say that a large number of accidents are due to the negligence of pedestrians as well as the recklessness of auto drivers. Crossing the street in the middle of a square instead of at the street corners, as well as crossing behind cars without first looking, have been responsible for a large number of street accidents. People have got to be educated to look where they are walking as well as where they are driving. THE FORUM THE CULTIVATION OF MEN Mr. Editor: The late Dr. Alexander Crummell thought and wrote for the ages. And although sixty years have passed by since he uttered the words which we append below, they are just as fresh and imperatively necessary as they were when first uttered. I beg that the readers of the Afro-American will read and weigh well his significant words. What is the supreme character of the instruction which should be imparted our youth? We do not believe that there is a more important question demanding an answer than the one we have propounded. Here at the end of one year, and the beginning of another, we ought to seriously ponder this subject. pounder In July 26, 1855, the National holiday of the Republic of Liberia, in the city of Monrovia, the late Dr. Crump, who was the orator of the day, among other things, spoke as a day, on this cultivation of矿业 follows: "Lion, boys and girls are mined in a main material to aid them to be our main aid that they should have every item of culture, every element of instruction, all the treasures of science and learning which we can possibly demand. I hope that there is no man here today who fears that learning will spoil our youth, who, poor father—" ("The booby father claims a booby son.' trembles lest his child, by too much knowledge, should get harm, and hurt, and injury. You may dismiss your fears; learning only spoils tools and pedants, and smatterers--the creatures who can easily pick up tools, but know not how to use them—who pride themselves more upon the show of tools than men of common sense upon the skilful instrument; his knowledge is designed for good and useful ends, not for ornament and display; and whether it be his treasures are from the languages, or the rich revelations of history, or skill in the sciences, or the beautiful creations of art; in all he sees the great and plastic power of man for human well-being and human success SOCIE With all this mental culture, let it be remembered, that man has a body, is of composite nature, has physical existence, as well as a mind. Forgetfulness of this fact has greatly injured the cause of learning. Men have idly supposed that to cultivate the brain manhood was to cultivate the brain merely. True cultivation of men is the bringing out, harmoniously, all their powers, mental, moral, and physical; hence we shall fail. Our attempted cultivation of manhood here, if we do not raise up and train useful, practical men, youth must be trained to be active, and useful, and enterprising. For of what use, I ask, will they be to the heathen, with all their Latin and Greek, and science and history, if they come up into life and society with hands of baby softness, be-boted and be-strapped, be-muffled and be-scented so delicate and gentlemanly that they can not handle hoe or wield an axe, if needed, and with no heart, if they become missionaries or commissioners, to build a bin in the "bush," or to cook with their own delicate hands, a meal of victuals. Out upon such creatures, I say, in a land like this. They are men millizers, poppies, ladies-maides—or as the poet paints them— "The flies of latter spring, That lay their eggs, and sting and sing, And weave their petty cells, and die." And these, too, are the men who bring learning and scholarship into 18-reme; not true scholars indeed, not men of erudition, not the men who, by close thought and laborious, painsti- study, seek the ground of things, but your dictantate students, your amateur scolars "_____" In exhibiting the main modes and measure of the may fulfil our national obligation to the human race; I would argue and insist, primaryly, and as of the vastest importance, that we must cultivate to the highest bent, to the nicest coloring of honor—we must cultivate MEN" GEORGE F. BRAGG To the Clergy and Ministers of all the Churches, Greeting, Rev. and Dear Sir— Institutively, World looks to the Church to take a leading part in reforms for reform. all great movements with this feeling, in accordance with this feeling, he promised to you, as a minister of the Church, in behalf of the movement against vivification—"that torture of defenseless animals now be carried on in all civilized countries in the same of science." An English catechism writes, "It ought to be possible so combine all Christian churches in the world in opposition to vivification." As the Hebrew, as well as the Christian religion, is housed in the belief in the Father's "energy is over all His works," ought to be possible so combine both the Christian armies in churches in opposition to this work. The cruelty of vivification has been proven beyond the shadow of a doubt and, in obedience to the command, "Open the mouth for the dumb," the spirit of vivification sprung into being at the voiceless call of the victims of that cruelty. The spirit of anti-virisfection is the profound consciousness of man's responsibility for the animals put under his dominion in the time of his innocence by his creator and theirs, and sympathy with beings who, although they did not share in man's transgression, yet are "growing and travelling in pain and sorrow" in consequence of it. We are told by rivisectors that the practice is necessary for the discovery of cures for human diseases. "We assume that God the incarnation of mercy and loving kindness, concealed the cure for human ill in the bodies of His defenseless creatures, is nothing short of blasphemy." It is inconceivable of Omnipotent, Divine Love as sanctioning so horrible practice, and of Infinite Intelligence as being conceived to present to it." Some of the world's greatest surgeons and physicians, men whose skill and success in the relief of human suffering place them in the foret rank of the benefactors of mankind, and whose knowledge of vivisection gives them the right to speak with authority, have condemned the practice as being not only intolerably cruel to animals, but useless and misleading in the practice of surgery and medicine, and horribly demoralizing to those who engage in it. In publication, "The Church must be the conscience of the community. If the Church's voice is silent about the evils and injustice of this present world, it will not be listened to as it prohibits the peace and joy of the world to come." Respectfully The Maryland Anti-Vivisection Society 831 N. Euston St. BERKLEY NEWS Borkley, Md., Dec. 27—Rev. Stephen Jamison prescheduled at 27:00 Church Sunday morning. Mr. George Wilson and Miss Beatrice Gittings were married at Hosanna Church Christmas day at 12:00 clock by Rev. Stephen Jamison. Mr. John Wilson was best man and Miss Anna B. Williams bridesmaid. Many friends and relatives were present. Mr. Nathan McCall and daughter spent Christmas with Mrs. Louis Augustus, Baltimore. Mr. Nathan McCall, who for 32 years has been janitor of Dear Creek Presbyterian Church was presented a Christmas gift of $5.00 by the congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Presberry, of Philadelphia, spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Presberry. Miss Viola Norton, principal of West Liberty public school, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Norton. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hutchins, Mr. and Mrs. David Brown and family, Mrs. Ruth Roberts, Mr. John Wilson and friend, Miss Anna Bell Williams, of Philadelphia, and Miss Benzela Wilson, of Baltimore, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilson. with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Rufford Johnson, of Philadelphia, spent Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lowe Miss Cora Newsome, assistant of Hosanna school, is spending the holidays in Baltimore. Mrs. K. M. Presberry spent Christmas with relatives in Towson. Mrs. Henrietta Bourne and daughter Miss Mabel, spent Christmas at Woodbury, N. J. Our business is the handling of Property and the writing of Fire Insurance We have had 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 New Years Matinee 2-6 and Night 8.30-2.80 at St. Mary's Hall. Drexel Fantasy. Purvance. Hamer-Faulkner-Rochester-Upsher. Rev. Walter Payne Stanley a student of Western Theological Seminary, of Pittsburg, is spending the holidays with his mother in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Murphy, of Washington, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Murphy, Jr., this week. Master William Griffin and Miss Griffin, of Philadelphia, are spending the holidays with their cousin, Mrs. D. A. Murphy, at 748 Waesche street. Dr. Robert Wilson, of Washington was in the city for a few days this week. Mr. M. A. Govans, of Harrisburg, Pa., was a visitor in the city this week. He was also a caller at the office of the Afro-American. Mr. Howell Howard, of Cooksville, Md., was the guest of D. H. Murphy during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Burks, of 1228 Etting street, spent Christmas in Monkton, Md., as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Charles Pinderhughes, of Howard University, spent the holidays in the city as the guest of his brother Mr. Walter Pinderhughes. Messrs. Floyd Lewis, of Pittsburg University, and Maceo Thomas, of Lincoln University, are spending the holidays with their parents. Mrs. Sophia Nicholson will leave today for Richmond, Va., to be present at the marriage of Miss Margaret Virginia to Mr. S. Brown on the 19th at 329 Derry street, Richmond, Va. Mrs. Alice Jackson of 721 Waesche street, left Monday to visit relatives in Detroit, Mich., for the holidays. She was accompanied to the station by her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, for the latter's handsome automobile. Mr. John Goodwin of 520 Robart St. is at home now, having returned last Saturday from the University Hospital where he underwent a successful operation. Using still confined to the house, he will be pleased to have his friends call and see him. Prof. James H. K. Waring Jr. spent Christmas day with his sister, Mrr. S. S. Booker. Miss Laura Skinker, of Washington, spent a few hours in the city visiting Mrs. S. S. Booker. Mr. S. S. Booker will spend three days in Itchmend, Va., attending the Ninth Annual Convention of Alpine Phil Alpha Fraternity, the largest group of college men and the first Greek letter society among colorado men. Mr. Booker will deliver the annual address. Mrs. M. W. Cuney and Mrs. Walter Williamson of Washington spent a day in the city visiting Mrs. S. S. Booker. Mrs. Williamson sails for Brazil, South American on December 26th. Mr. Charles Cliffon Dorsey was married to Miss Vivie Elizabeth Gramby on November 24th. Miss Gramby is the daughter of Mr. Charles Gramby. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Corzish. The happy couple re- PERKTS SQUARB CHURCH The occasion that was given by the church and Sunday School on Wednesday from 4 to 6 was a great success. Tables were decorated with palms and beautiful lights. Many visitors from out-of-town were present. We extend New Year Greetings to everyone. • DELICATEEUL PARTY A. BELENKIN Mr. and Mrs. George Custis, of 1313 W. Lexington street, gave a delightful party during the holidays in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of Portsmouth, Va., and Mrs. J. V. Jane and mother, of Philadelphia: Rev. Nelson, of Providence, R. I.; Rev. H. Whiting and wife, of New York, who after the party left for their homes. QUINTY M. MERRIED Miss Rachel Lane was married to Mr. Sherman Meekin, Wednesday, December 27th, at 4:20 P.M. street. Miss Bessie Lane was bridesmaid. Mr. Oscar Mepek was best man. The bride was dressed in white satin and carried cinnations. The bridesmaid were pink crepe de chine. LADIES' ORCHESTRA IN D. C. In spite of a heavy downpour of rain True. Reformers Hall of Washington. Dr. C. was crowded Wednesday evening with the patrons of the Stenographers' Social Club who gave a Christmas matinee frolic. Music was furnished by the Ladies' Orchestra, of Baltimore, and Dr. Perry's Orchestra. The Ladies' Orchestra received; repeated enchors on the rendition of "Rambling Roses" and: "The Sunshine of Your Smile." STYLE HIRTH-STAINOG To have his eagerness stolen from the backporch of his home was one of the sad experiences, of one of the employees of the Afro-American. The story was told in the office of the Afro-American Wednesday morning. The employee had made somewhere near three gallons of the famous Christmas beverage to last thru the holidays and had put the said three gallons on the porch to keep cool. Imagine his surprise when he went to take a "slip" Wednesday to find that half of his favorite cap that cheers had been lost, strayed or stolen. Just why the thief was charitably inclined enough to take only half has puzzled not only the loser of the eggnog, but the rest of the force. That he is "red hot" goes without saying and he has promised dire vengeance upon the culprit if he is ever caught. ...... is now busily engaged inhaling the breath of every passerby as he is sure he can detect the odor of his own particular brand of Christmas cheer. MARRIED MOORE— In loving remembrance of my dear daughter and sister, Alverta H. Moore, who departed this life one year ago today, December 30th. How suddenly I've counted the hours That measured one sorrowful year Since they laid 'neath a mantle of flowers My daughter I loved so dear. I loved her so dearly, I listen and wait For one sound of her footsteps and face. come Where life's work is ended and God says well done. By her loving mother If I could see behind the stars That which is hid from me I would behold my mother there Tenderly watching me. By her loving daughter, Lillian Sister, since you've been called Nothing seems the same; Our home is not like it used to be For everything is changed. By her brother and sister-in-law Rest in peace Alverta dear One year has past away You are gone but not forgotten For I think of you each day. If it is hard to part with those you love The voice I loved is still A place is vacant in my heart That never can be filled A devoted friend, Mrs. Lillian M. Comegys BROOKS—In sad remembrance of my beloved husband, Charles A. L. Brooks, who departed this life one year ago December 29, 1915. Away in Asbury evergreen Under the Ivy low, Lies my dear companion Until the roll is called. God called you just one year ago How bitter was the sall I've cried and sighed; I've mourned and groomed Wished I was safe Home; One year of joy to thee, One year of grief to me; One year you've rested with the blest I'm one year newer than: Some day I'll see the mansion of heaven's city fair Some day I'll greet with pleasure, the dear ones waiting there; Some day I'll hear the voices of God's angelic thung; Some day I'll join the clanus in heaven's immortal' song. By his wife, Currie L. Brooks Dearest father, thou didst leave us And thy loss we deeply feel. But 'tis God that has bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. His children; James, Asbury, Volunt and Frank CARDS OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Press wish to express their appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy in the sudden death of their little daughter Myrtle, and for the beautiful floral designers. He had left his home to go to the Johns Hopkins Hospital on Saturday and fell almost in front of his door. He was taken into the house, where he died a few minutes later. He is survived by a wife (Mrs. Alice Sampson) and several children. 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 ELECTRIC BEAUTY PARLOR 1324 DRUID HILL AVENUE Wishing You a Merry Christmas Thanking You For Patron MME. POINDEX Baltimore's Largest and Mo BEAUTY PARLOR & SCHOOL OFFICE HILL AVENUE Phone M. Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year You For Patronage During The E. POINDEXTER-PROCESSOR Largest and Most Up-to-Date Bldg. 833 DRUID HILL AVENUE Happy Christmas And A Prosperous W. A. JONES NOTTING AND SHAVING THAT 1417 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE A Merry Christmas and a Happy Joseph A. MARSHAL Afro-American Marble and Glass Exterior Marble Worker Rd. HILL AVENUE Phone M. V. Christmas Joy Be Yours and Prosper During the Coming Year. DR. B. F. BROWNE SURGEON DENTIST CAREY STREET C JOHN W. HAWKEN TIMES AND, HAPPY NEW YEAR GIRLS, AND TOBACCO SMALL ARDS AND POCKET BILLIARDS HILL AVENUE BA ITS OF THE SEASON SMITH'S HOTEL DRUID HILL AVENUE BA MENT SERVICE SPECIAL CAL CABARET DURING THE HOLIDAY GREETINGS SMITH'S NEW GARAGE B. F. SMITH, PROPRIETOR mobile For Hire. Gasoline Repair PHIN STREET Phone Mt. THE ELECTRIC BILLIARD PARK B. F. SMITH, PROPRIETOR DRUID HILL AVENUE Phone Mt. We have the Happiest Christmas and the New Year is the earnest wish of P. MORTON CHASE. Successor to the late Samuel W. Chase. GENERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBER STREET Phon In the old and at the threshold of the New Year and to all my friends and patrons, both and hearty wishes for unbounded happiness. GEORGE H. HOLLAND GENERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBER STREET B 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 A Very Happy Christmas And A Prosperous New Year W. A. JONES 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 DR. B. F. BROWNE SURGEON DENTIST. X380 NORTH CAREY STREET Gas Administered CHRISTMAS AND, HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETINGS HIGH SRADE CIGARS, AND TOBACCO SMOKERS' ARTICLES BILLIARDS AND POCKET BILLIARDS 500 DRUID HILL AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD. 435-437-437½ DRUID HILL AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD. EXCELLENT SERVICE SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL CABARET DURING THE HOLIDAYS 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 That you may have the Happiest Christmas and the Most Prosperous New Year is the earnest wish of P. MORTON CHASE 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 FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER 517 ROBERT STREET BALTIMORE, MD. complete and efficient and our equipment N YEAR progressively by placing all of 5 PER CENT FOR COLLECTING RENT Yours very truly WILLIAM L. FITZGERALD, 1206 DRU 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. Yours very truly WILLIAM L. FITZGERALD, 1206 DRUI DHILL AVENUE. In loving remembrance of Mrs. Ellen Barnett. She slept away in the arms of Jesus December 16, 1916, in full triumph of faith. Sister Barnett was a faithful member of Ames Memorial Church, and had been for many years. She became a member of No. 52 Ancient United Order of S. and D. B. and S. of Moses January 8, 1901. She was treasurer for a number of years, until she found it was too much for her on account of her health and resigned. She was one of the charter members. Sister Barnett was also a member of the House of Princess and a member of the Golden Key Social, House of King David No. 1, which was organized July 26, 1909. As God has seen fit to come in and take one link from our chain and has linked her with the saints in heaven, we bow to His will. Her work is done, her days have passed And she is safe with Jesus at last. By her loving members of No. 52 Ancient United Order of S. and D., B. and S. of Moses of King David Tabernacle. MRS. LUCY NOEL The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Noel who died at her home, 1429 McElderry street, took place at First Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. P. Carter Neal, pastor of the church officiated. Mrs. Noel, who was over 70 years of age, was one of the most prominent residents of East Baltimore and had been a member of First Baptist Church for 50 years. Mr. Samuel Conaway, age 76, died December 1st at his residence in Northumberland county, Va. The remains were funeralized at Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday, December 3, where it was largely attended. The beautiful casket was literally covered with flowers. Rev. J. M. Ellison, officiated. The remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery. He is survived by two daughters and three sons. The children of Mr. Conway wish to extend their thanks to their friends for kindness and sympathy shown them during the illness and death of their beloved father: FUNERAL OF HENRY SAMPSON The funeral of Mr. Henry Sampson, who died at his home; 2228 Druld Hill avenue, Saturday, took place Tuesday morning at St. Katharine's Church. Rev. DeVinish, pastor of the church, officiated and said a zequim mass for the repose of the soul. Interment was in Foulner Cemetery. Mr. Sampson had been ill for some time, but his death was unexpected. He had left his home to go to the Johns Hopkins Hospital on Saturday and fell almost in front of his door. He was so shocked that he died a few minutes later. He is survived by a wife (Mrs. Alice Sampson) and several children. BARLOR & SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION VENUE Phone Madison 1642-M Christmas And a Happy New Year And Patronage During The Past Year DEXTER-PROCTOR And Most Up-to-Date Beauty Parlor. JUD HILL AVENUE Thomas And A Prosperous New Year R. A. JONES AND SHAVING THAT PEEASES PENSY&VANIA AVENUE Christmas and a Happy New Year H. A. MARSHALL American Marble and Granite Worker Marble Worker Reasonable Prices VENUE Phone Mt. Vernon 4606 M For be Years and Prosperity Unbounded ing the Coming Year. B. F. BROWNE BEON DENTIST. STREET Gas Administered W. HAWKINS HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETINGS TO TOBACCO SMOKERS' ARTICLES AND POCKET BILLIARDS VENUE BALTIMORE, MD E SEASON H'S HOTEL SHILL AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD RIGE SPECIAL FEATURES RET DURING THE HOLIDAYS HOLIDAY GREETINGS SNS NEW GARAGE SMITH, PROPRIETOR Met Gasoline Repairing Tubes a Speciality SET Phone Mt. Vernon 6439 ETRIC BILLIARD PARLOR SMITH, PROPRIETOR VENUE Phone Mt. Vernon 6439 Applest Christmas and the Most Prosperous Year is the carnest wish of PORTON CHASE Into the late Samuel W. Chase. RECTOR AND EMBALMER T Phone Gilmor 3361-M At the threshold of the New Year, it is a pleasant friends and patrons, both old and new, the Secrets for unbounded happiness and prosperity. GE H. HOLLAND RECTOR AND EMBALMER BALTIMORE, MD Real Estate Fire Insurance NOTARY PUBLIC efficient and our equipment is the most mode gressively by placing all of your business with T FOR COLLECTING RENTS. Yours very truly FITZGERALD, 1206 DRUI DHILL AVENUE. THE AFRO-AMERICAN May Our Suds and Blue Bring Happiness To You. Not because it is an honored custom, but because of the sincerity of our appreciation 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 THE DRUID LAUNDRY 1634 Druid Hill Avenue Madison 1664 ..YOUR DRUGGIST.. 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 Thanking the Generous Public for their Patronage and Hoping for a continuance of the same we extend to all YOUNG'S In our Greater Pharmacy, S. W. Gorman Dolphin Street. Change of location of iterations in our new home are complete. Christmas, Happy and Prosperous New Yearish. DR. H. E. YOUNG HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY PAYMENTS QUALITY FIRST The lines of business price may well be different. Those who can buy best and something interesting to say to the public in THE DRUG BUSINESS Different. Quality regardless of price factor, and it is here. What you buy, drugs and medicines, will be of right, and will also be right, as low as good, ever be bought for anywhere. YOUR CUT-RATE DRUG DIGGS' PHARMA Druid Hill Ave. and Presstm Madison 2784 NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS I Will You Have Shown Me Isn't, For Which I Owe You My Sister, And My Best Efforts To Sorrow You During The Coming Year. RESPECTFULLY YOURS, WILLIAM W. B. DALY JACITE COAL BITU 1206 DRUID HILL AVE. ...A HAPPY NEW YEAR... JOHNSON'S BARBER SHOP S. 4 W. LANVALE ST. To their many Patrons and Friends be7 and ask a continuance of their Patrons. CLARENCE A. 1893 WILLIAM S. J. And patrons: ...A Merry Xmas and a Happy SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY SUCCESSOR TO ALEXANDER HEMSLEY UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER SES TO HIRE Phone Mt. V. 578 WEST BIDDLE STREET. You Many Happy Returns of the CLARENCE A. WRIGLE ..UNDERTAKER.. N. Carey Street Baltimore 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. A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY PATRONS In some lines of business price may well be the great talking part. Those who can buy best and sell lowest have something interesting to say to the public. It's different. Quality regardless of prices should be the main factor, and it is here. What you buy here in the line of Drugs and Medicines, will be of right quality and price asked will also be right, as low as goods of same quality can ever be bought for anywhere. YOUR CUT-RATE DRUGGISTS DIGGS' PHARMACY Druid Hill Ave. and Presstman St. Madison 2784 CCC INCORP & PURCHASE ...NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS.... The Good Will You Have Shown Me Is A Valued Asset, For Which I Owe You My Sincere Thanks And My Best Efforts To Serve You During The Coming Year. RESPECTFULLY YOURS, WILLIAM W. B. DAY... ...A HAPPY NEW YEAR... JOHNSON'S BARBER SHOP 574 W. LANVALE ST. Extend to their many Patrons and Friends best wishes for the year 1917 and ask a continuance of their Patronage. CLARENCE A. JOHNSON Established 1893 WILLIAM S. JOHNSON ...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 Wishing You Many Happy Returns of the Season CLARENCE A. WRIGHT ..UNDERTAKER.. 1364 N. Carey Street Baltimore, Md. JOHN H. OWENS 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. Leading Colored Undertaker in Prints many friends and the public in general a Me and a Happy New Year. N STREET BALT between Pennsylvania Avenue and Division St L. H. DAVENPORT W AND SECOND-HAND FURNITURE PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUIT ALL 1006 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CIGARETTES AND NOTIONS OF ALL I PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 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 GET IT AT.... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS ..BEAUTY SHOP.. The Genuine White Cross Toilet Articles, Hair Goods and Accessories on Sale. GIVE OUR BEAUTY SHOP A TRIAL other you want to buy or not our specialist will give you scalp and Skin Treatments. We manufacture our own haids, Wigs, Nets, Tranformations, Hair, Scalp and Skin therefore can give you better satisfaction and more value in any other concern in Baltimore City. Us a trial and we will guarantee to please you. MISS BLANCHE HARRIS IN CHARGE And Two Experienced Hairdressers, Formerly of Poindexter's White Cross Remedy AND BEAUTY SHOP 922 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FOR THE WHITE CROSS ONTH CADILLAC CHAUFHE V TYPE MOTOR DRIVERS Give Their Annual New Year's Greetings at the Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium Biddle Street near McCulloh SUNDAY, JANUARY 1st, present and enjoy the Happy New Year with Prof. Kerr's Orchestra Doors open ADMISSION 25 CENTS Ch, President Orman Pretty Vice President Lewis Puller COME AND ENJOY THE NEW Year's Attraction AT THE GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM Biddle Street, Near McCulloh DAY EVENING, JANUARY 5th Under the Auspices of a Company of Ladies' ORCHESTRA WILL FURNISH MUSIC YOUR FRIENDS IT'S SOMETHING OF ADMISSION, Mr. Clarence Thomas, Manager THE MAR PICTURE PRODUCING Giving Pictures for the Colored Man AN UNPARALLED OPPORTUNITY Capturing the progress of the Colored Race, the black man has done and can do. St. $1.25 per share. Easy payment plan. Investment carrying with it the possibility besides the satisfaction of racial pride Investigate HARVEY R. WILLIAMS Mar Picture Producing Corporation 47 & 409 GAITHER BUILDING Charles St. near Fayette to buy or not our specialist will give you Free Advice on 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. MANCHE HARRIS IN CHARGE and Two Experienced Hairdressers, Formerly of Poindexter's State Cross Remedy Co. AND BEAUTY SHOP PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE THE WHITE CROSS ONTH WINDOWS WILLAC CHAUFFEURS TYPE MOTOR DRIVERS Annual New Year's Grand Dance Milean Fishermen's Auditorium Biddle Street near McCulloh JY, JANUARY 1st, 1917 and enjoy the Happy New Year with us. Mile's Orchestra Doors open at 8 P. M. ADMISSION 25 CENTS Orman Prettyman, Secreta Lewis Puller., Treasurer E AND ENJOY THE New Year's Attraction MILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM Biddle Street, Near McCulloh OPENING, JANUARY 5th, 1917 Auspices of a Company of Ladies ORCHESTRA WILL FURNISH MUSIC FRIENDS IT'S SOMETHING NEW ADMISSION, 25 CENTS Harence Thomas, Manager THE PICTURE PRODUCING CO... Pictures for the Colored Man INPARALLED OPPORTUNITY The progress of the Colored Race, showing man has done and can do. Stock is for share. Easy payment plan. Not carrying with it the possibilities of the satisfaction of racial pride. SERVEY R. WILLIAMS Picture Producing Corporation 99 GAITHER BUILDING Charles St. near Fayette 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, Tranformations, 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. MISS BLANCHE HARRIS IN CHARGE And Two Experienced Hairdressers, Formerly of Poindexter's The White Cross Remedy AND BEAUTY SHOP LOOK FOR THE WHITE CROSS ONTH WINDOWS 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 Desmond Lynch, President Orman Prettyman, Secretary William Rose, Vice President Lewis Puller., Treasurer Great New Year's Attraction FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5th, 1917 Under the Auspices of a Company of Ladies ...KER-MAR PICTURE PRODUCING CO... Moving Pictures for the Colored Man AN UNPARALLED OPPORTUNITY Depicting the progress of the Colored Race, showing what the black man has done and can do. Stock is for sale at $1.25 per share. Easy payment plan. An investment carrying with it the possibilities of big returns besides the satisfaction of racial pride. Investigate Ker-Mar Picture Producing Corporation 407 & 409 GAITHER BUILDING Charles St. near Fayette Phone: St. Paul 7523 THERE WILL BE A AND ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN BY MRS. E. McKIM AT 1124 DRUID HILL AVENUE DNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3rd, queen's Rally Given For The Maryland Home For Friendles 0 Cents Refreshments on Sale Special Lunch Served New Year's Eve- At Moore's Restaurant THERE WILL BE A ENTERTAINMENT. GIVEN BY MRS. E. McKIM 1914 DRUID HILL AVENUE BY EVENING, JANUARY 3rd, 1917 Given For The Maryland Home For Friendless Colored Children Refreshments on Sale Good Music Much Served New Year's Eve=-35c Gooore's Restaurant For Benefit of Queen's Rally Given For The Maryland Home For Friendless Colored Children Tickets 10 Cents Refreshments on Sale Good Music Cor. Druid Hill Ave. and Oxford St. 35 CENTS From 10 P. M. to 2 A. M. Special Dinner will be served on Sunday from 2 to 10 P. M. 25 and 35 Cts. Year's Matinee and DREXEL FANTASY ..PURVIANCE.. FAULKNER ROCHESTER ST. MARY'S HALL 2.30 to 6 Night 8.30 P. M.-2 KERR'S ORCHESTRA Jason's Greetings to its patrons and friends and we general for its kind patronage. In beginning our flavor to give the best at our command as heretofore on 4040 W Dinner will be served on Sunday to 10 P. M. 25 and 35 Cts. Mr's Matinee and Dance. XEL FANTASY ..PURVIANCE.. KLNER ROCHESTER UPSHER MARY'S HALL 6 Night 8.30 P. M.-2.30 A. M. MRR'S ORCHESTRA Sings to its patrons and friends and wishes to thank its kind patronage. In beginning our seventh year the best at our command as heretofore. A Special Dinner will be served on Sunday from 2 to 10 P.M. 25 and 35 Cts. HAMER FAULKNER ROCHESTER UPSHER Matinee 2.30 to 6 Night 8.30 P.M.-2.30 A.M. 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. Madison 4040 W T. HENDERSON KERR, DIRECTOR. --- 9 a. m. Class 11 a. m., and 8 p. m., Rev. Solomon Bedford. 5 to 6 p. m. Bible Class 7 p. m. Spencer League Meeting will continue next week under the direction of Rev. Solomon Bedford. 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., Preaching by Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, Field Secretary of the H. M. Church Extension Board. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School 4:30 p. m., Epworth League. Mrs. Helen Muse, President 9 p. m., Watch night service. Sermon by the Pastor. A cordial welcome to all. Offering taken at door Special—Three evangelistic services during the week. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Streets. Rev. G. E. Curry, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Dr. I. Garland Penn. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. C. T. Stewart, Superintendent 5.15 p. m., The Epworth League Mrs. Cora M. Jones, President. 8 p. m., Watchnight Services will begin and continue until after midnight Revival services every night next week. Services for young people every afternoon at four o'clock. All cordially invited to these services. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH N. M. Carroll, D. D. Pastor. Residence: 334 S. Caroline Street 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor 2:30 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, pas- tor of Metropolitan Church, his choir and congregation are invited 9: 0 p. m. Bpw. 9: 30 p. m. Watch meeting. Let every member be present at these last services in the old year. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets. A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor. Parsonage: 1363 N. Calhoun St. A warm church and a warm hearted pastor and people welcome you. We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. 6.30 a. m., Class, Thos. Lane, leader last in the old year. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev, Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern and member of the commission on Unification 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, Henry Johnson, Supt. Decision day in the Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Mass Meeting in the interest of Morgan College, Rev. J. O. Spencer, presiding, Secretary I. G. Penn, of the Freedman's Aid Society and member of the Committee on Unification, speaker. EASTERN M. B. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Ave. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence: 618 Dolphin St. 11 a. m., Grand Class Meeting and Reunion of Members. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., General Watch Night Service conducted by three ministers. All welcome. SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Raberg St. near Fremont 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. At night Covenant Meeting, until 11 o'clock and sermon by the Pastor: "God's Call to the World;" and Prayer Meeting all night. 3rd SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. Elder P. G. Rogers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service. 10 a. m., Sabbath School. 11.30 a. m., Preaching service Young People's Vesper service, 3:30 p. m. Sunday night, December 31st, 8 p. m. Special program by the pupils of the day school and Sabbath school combined. All parents and those interested in educational work should be present. Come early; program begins sharp 8 p. m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Caroline and McElderry Streets. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, Watch-Night Services Services begin at 10 p. m.; Sermon by Rev. W. H. Skipwith. PERKINS SQUARE BAPT. CHURCH George and Ogston Street F. R. Williams, D. D., Pastor Commencing of Union Revival conducted by Rev. J. A. Pinson, D. D., of Jenkinstown Pa. 11 a. m., Special sermon' by Pastor 8 p. m., Sermon by the Evangelist Rev. J. A. Pinston Watch night services. Special music by the new choir and orchestra. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School ..WAN 100 Colored Women to Stripping lining for Good wages. Take Bay Shore, Highlandtow 8th and Lombard Streets, walk American W Fayette and I ALLEN A. Lexington P. J. Jorda Local I 11 a. m. Set N. Ross 2:30 p. m. S Parents are r children. Spee 4:30 p. m., Al Fine program Mrs. Ida Jenkins Watch night, p. m. You are H. D. Brent, S. Wm. Butler, B. BETHEL A. Drudvill Hill Avon Rev. J. W. 6 a.m., One hour 11 a.m., Sermon 2.30 p. m., Sund Copeland, Superint 6.30 to 7.30 All newly appointed, President; Miss E. President. 9 p. m., Preach vices There will be be- ing at each service come to our service WATERS A. I A. L. Galnes 11 a. m., Sermo 2:30 p. m., Sund 5:45 p. m., Christ 8:30 p. m., Sermo 9:30 p. m., Mema departed members, 10:30 p. m., Exp 11:30 to 12 p. m. The Sunday night taken at the door. Miss, Mamie W. John W. Wood EBENEZER A. Montgomery St. Charles E. Stewat Preaching at 11 a. Special sermon at I. N. Ross, the world 8 p. m., Musical by Mr Charlie Hen- 10 p. m., Prayer conducted by the Cl 11 p. m., Preachin watch services. Bible Class at 10 Smith, teacher. Sunday School at son, superintendent. A. C. E. League E. John I Life and interest NEW YEAR'S SEN A. M. E. Church, Su at 3:30 p.m., by the Charles E. Stewart, zer A. M. E. Church congregation. Invited. visit to our C. ber be presen. Co Martha Thompson, Henry. S. M. Johnson, D. CHRIST INSTITUTE Dr. G. W. Kenn 11 n. m., Rev. Abra 2.30 p. m., Sunday 6.30 to 8 p. m., Chr 9 p. m., Watch nig by the Pastor. GILLIS MEMORIAL STOCKTON SQUARE Rev. B. H Knight Missionary Day, Mrs. 10 a. m., Class; John 11 a. m., Sermon by 2 p. m., Sunday Sahou T. H. McGowan, S. 6.30 p. m., C. E. D. Wm E. H. 8 p. m., Sermon by Wm. Wood, Ste. PENNA. AVE. A. M. CHURCH. Dr. J. A. S. Cole, Residence: 1124 Pen Special Services a 11 a. m., Sermon by "Coming from Jerusalem Jericho." 3 p. m., Sermon by the helping Hand Con- Julia Hamlin, President; 2.30 p. m., Sabbath Scho- W. W. Brown 6:30 p. m., V. C. E. Lea Mrs. J. B. Alkins, Pr 8:45 p. m., Famous J. mon by Rev A. Young, ern M. E. Church, acco- congregation. Watchme united bands of the city h vited. Come thou and a and be saved. THE PEOPLE'S CH Orleans and Ann St Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Res. 1611 McElderr 9 a. m., Class Meeting. 11 a. m., Sermon by B Camper. 2.30 p. m., Sunday Scho 3:30 p. m., Sermon by Hooper, of Pilgrim Baptist lowed by Prayer Meeting grim Band 6 p. m., Young People's I 8 p. m., Sermon by R Johnson 11 p. m., Watchmeeting conducted by the Pastor. Next week revival service Moses Johnson, S. S. S. Clifford Perry, Church Estella Butler, Presid. Everybody's church. -MT VERNON BAPTIST Rev. W. F. Dickinson Oxford St. near Pele 11 a. m., Sermon by 2 p. m., Sunday School 6.45 p. m., Baptist Y. P. G. Defonso, President 9 to 12 p. m., Services at 11 p. m. by the Pastor, Faithful unto death." NTED.. Two Work in Rag Far from old garments. Steady work. Town or Back River cars, two block North. Pool Stock Co., Eighth Streets NTED.. SENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST. oe SESS ae Sr te Cy aie iil] Confgpet fo eee Bins. a CON i ceca? | OO eooseconosecooosceeosoon'” ~ oa eavaapeoos oceeese eee ’* OS ae inp ee ee ay? AT hae HIGH SCHOOL bomen of the High i fe direction of three instructors staged a Phirl” before the ‘school fron, December 22. The how every girl under the oieful Dumps through fminations 1s,discouraged Rio’ the poin® of leaving Ping, Jealousy and Hate, the intervention’ of Love, Gughter, is freed and fill- ifr desire to live and work fe" with the spirit of the fctars. in the play weret Er Gladys Steward; Ques: Gertrude Neal; Doleful ada Croxton; “Exams”, 3; Nothing, Bthel White; FBertha Langley, Wish, Fy slang, Maud Johnson; >, Martha Jones, Grace dell: Bond; Jealousy, ‘Ade- fd; Hate, Tda Hall; Love Wharton; Loyalty, Maud a Mater, Ada Killion; ith Wilson; Little Dunces, fohnson, Jocelyn. Martin, Mary Bright; Chorus of Romain Adams, Ink, liver, Paper. Olga Nichol- ferrial Grooms: Chorus of : The Popular Girl, Ma- PTthe Flirt Xaveriy. Fen- etic Girl, Ruth ‘Taylor, ha Mason. DERY CLUB ENTERTAINS tod ymbers of the Monday even- froidery Club were the host- ‘a delightful dance given at , Christmas night. Follow~ dance refreshments were He‘rmignight after which dane: Myesumed. ‘Those present firs. T. Evans Fernandis, ‘irs. John Wheeler, Mr. and . Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. wkins, Dr, and Mrs. Thomas Mr. and Mrs, George B. ‘Dr and Mrs. A. O, Reid, Mr. Wm. Carter, Dr. and Mrs. HBaker, Dr. and Mrs, William rr, and Mrs. Howard Youns, ‘Mrs. William C. MeCard, Mr. Howard Payne, Mr ‘and Mrs. ~ Coleman, of Philadelphia; inia Calloway, of Washing. asses Bertha Young, Benton "Emma Mason, Josephine ‘Regina Wright, Sarah Fernan- ry Brass. ‘Nellie Bragg. Messrs. ‘Lane, bernard Nelson, John 2 Dri. V. Stokes, Dr. Benoni Dr. Robert Wilson, of Washing- : Davis, of Washington; Brad- mes, Henry Hale. Bernard Tay- iin Stewart, Walter Webb ‘Young, Arthur Bragg, Dr. stewart, of Washington, Ralph Kelly Robinson, Dr. Howard “Samuel Mason, Fearless Wil- Wallace Lansey, Frank Sorrell, Waring, of Washington, and ‘The members of the club are Lansey. Mrs. Jsabelle Clark, ttie Clark, the Misses Hughes, Augusta Tobolt, Miss — Alice 1, and Miss Flossie Jumes. 00” ENTERTAIN AT WHIST at §0 of Baltimore's élite were Rained at a whist purty given by 590" Club at the residence of Mrs. Rington L. Davis Wednesday cven- rhe: members of the club are ‘Arthur Turner, Mrs. C. L. Davis, Nellie Callis, Miss Pearl Fisher, Shtta Smith, Miss Jennie Smith, Bdgleanor Messenton, Miss Vir- Berry, Miss Lottie Ruff, diss Pyiecary and Miss Bertha Young, S$. ANDERSON ENTERTAINS embers of the S. S. S. Embroidery ith their husbands were the goof Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. An- it being the sixteenth anni- Feary of their marriage. ‘The mer. fs of the club are: Birs, Daniel © Syn, Mrs. George D. Gilbert, Mrs ny, Wheeler, Mrs, T. B. Fernandis a Aibert O. Reid, Mrs, D. H. Mur- yi Mrs. William Carter, Mra. FN: Nozo, Mrs. Thomas Hawkins, Mrs Mn. Turst, Mrs. Mason Huwkins LB. Toomey, Mrs. Bessie Brad- fra, dirs. Bertha Hutchett, Mrs, G2 ‘arphy, Mrs, J, N. Fortune and Miss jb. Murphy. pares 6th BIRTHDAY ¥ Christmas day marked the sevemy~ ith birthday of Mr. J, H. Murphy, fditor. of. the Afro-American, and he Oeprated the day quietly at his home eth his. children and grandchildren. the evening, a number of his ends.of many years standing, and ‘children, assembled to celebrate Gent. An enjoyable time was “Among those present were Mr. Mrs, George B. Murphy. Mr. and |. George D. Gilbert, Miss: Frances phy, Mr. and Mrs, John H. Mur- bdr, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. iphy, Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Murphy, Bvashington; Mr. and Mrs, D- Lafrett Murphy, Mr. and Mrs Alex Zander Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Warner ef. MeGuinn, Mr. Harry Gilbert, ‘Miss #3; Jenkins, Miss Edna. Johnson, Mr. BB: D. Groomes, Jr. Mr. Samuel__D. Sgayward, Mrs. Addie Fowler, Mrs. “Mary F. Handy. Mr. Murphy is Just re- “covering from a severe cold which has Seaused him to remain at home for the “past two weeks. fn) SC BTLY MARRIED ys Roberta Douglas, daughter of ‘firs’ ‘Elizabeth Douglas, of 608 Gold ‘street, ‘and. Mr. Tinine’ Herbert were Quietly snayried Tuesday night av. the “home of the brideMmottier by Reve: J, Mitcheth stor of Ames, Memoria) YMi-E-Chureh. Mr, and Mrs. Herbert Cuitf reside at the above address. Rs eee EA msc BASKEF BALL TEAM oo Miss Daisy BD.’ Bailey, Neae vee Aol. the girls’ basket, ball team of the Col- fred High School, was hostess to the team on Wednesday afternoon of this qweekiat the residence “of . Captain Sasie Carter, 1613 Jefferson street. The “afternoon Was most pleasantly spent. \During the evening refreshments were ‘served... Those present included: “Misses “Marie Spriggs, Ethel and The- “resa White, Bulalia Woingust, Tyhena ‘Camphor, Hermoine Wharton, Mercia and Susie Carters’ Messrs."I. N. Ross, .Jr., Bugene Carter and Miss Alice Wil- “son. z " =o.) CONDUCT REVIVALS ~ CHILDREN HAVE BIG TIME AT MARYLAND HOME ‘The thirty boys at the Maryland Home hada big time: Christmas day. ‘A number of prominent men in. the city had decided that they would have a big dinner prepared for them and the way the boys did justice to the two big turkeys and everything that goes with it was ample appreciation for the efforts of those who made the dinner possible. From early morning until night the home, situated in Catonsville was a quiver with sup- pressed excitement which reached its Climax when; the youngsters were in- vited into the dining room. and told to “help themselves.” When dinner was over where once was two big turkeys, there remuined in reckless profusion, bones—large and small, but all spotlessly clean ‘of any semblance meat. Enough candy for days to come was furnished und the Minerva Art Club sent out stockings filled with good things while Miss Dandridge, a charitably inclined white lady in West Virginia sent a present for euch of the boys. Up to the time of going to press it has not been reported that Drs, MeCara or Dr. Brown, physicians for the Home had been sent for. ‘The dinner was prepured by the matron, Mrs. Nina Brooks, assisted by Mrs. Alexander Williams, vice presi- dent of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the lome. SANTA CLAUS AT DAY NURSERY ‘The little tots who spend their Gays at the Day Nursery, while their moth- ers und fathers are at work earning 2 living were given the surprise of their lives on last_ Friday evening, when Mrs. Santa Claus made her annual visit and distributed candies and other Hood things to them. A big Christmas tree beautifully decorated stood in the parlor and the little ones: alternately jaughed and cried as Mrs, Santt Claus shook hands with ench of them. Mrs. Jennie H. Jtoss, president of the Nurs- ery and Ars, & C. Fernandis, execu- tive Secretary of the Woman's Cooper ative Civie League. were on hand to see that ench of the youngsters re- ceived i present of some kind. It was indeed 1 joyful Christmas at the Day : Nursery. THEY WERE REMEMBERED Through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs, Davage. Mrs, Emma Smith, Mrs. duigon, airs Stewart, Mrs, Young, Mrs. iil, Miss Wilson and other members [or hit. Calvary A. M. E. Church, Tow- son, Md. fev, und Mrs. Robert 3H. Gross, of 606 Gold street, were the recipients of two large buskets, groan- ing under the weight of all the delica- cies of the season, canned goods, jelly land preserves with 2 ter pound turkey, ine product of a ‘Towson farni, Rey. and Mrs. Gross are wearing itheir usual smile, and humbly thank june members, of the church for thelr kindness, and rejoice that they were ldcemed worthy of such remembrance. ITE WINNING QUEEN A successful Queens’ Rully wag hee under the auspices of the —Jampty Stocking and Fresh Air Cirele at Met- Topolitan AL. 25, Church, December 18, $918, Mvs. Alverta B, ‘Turner, tinan- Gial secretary of the Circle, was ap- pointed ag chairman of the candy Pommittee for the annual Christmas treat for the poor children, She rep- resented Queen of Sweden and her husband, Mr. Sumuel Turner, her lord Chamberlain, She was neatly attired fnn light blue costume, trimmed with tinsel. 1k is well known that she Is An active worker in every effort she undertakes and was the winning queen adomed with the golden erown by the president, Miss Ida it. Cummings. Mrs. ‘Turner extends many thanks to all her maids and friends for their generous contribution to her country fo make n report of $77.05. The fol- Jowing persons contributed: oO SNrs, Sarah J. Sullivan $1.00, Mrs aisle L. Sluter $1.00, Dr. A. O. Reld $1.00, Airs. Edna Reid 0c, Bishop John’ Hurst $1.00, Dr. R. Gy Chisvel Joc, Mrs. Mason ‘Hawlkins 50¢, Mrs. A. L, Gaines $1.00, Mrs. Emma Up- Shur’ $1.00, Mr. Edward Jones $2.20 firs, Barbara “Brown $2.25, Miss Louise Gray $4.00, Miss Lillian Gray $2.00, Miss Annie L. Martin $1.50, Miss Mary Robinson 75¢, Mrs, Bula Taylor $1.00, Airs, Estella Mahone $2.00, Mrs Susie’ Dougiiss $2.00, Mrs, ‘Theres Hampton tae, Mrs. Mary West $7.10 Mrs, Annie Hitchens 25¢, Mrs. Carric Welch 25e, Mr. S. M, Turner $1.00 Rtev. Hezekiah Brown $1.00, Mrs. Pan- nie Barnes 50¢, Mr. Thomas Slater 2c Mrs, Mary Watson $6.20, Miss Anni Teogood $6.20, Miss Mary Marshall $2.30, Miss Nellie Thomas 7c, Mis: Hortense Lane 75c, Mrs. Joe Carter 30c, Little Elizabeth Curr 25c, Mastel James Carr 25¢, Miss Lottie Ruff 25¢ Mrs. Nellie Callis 2ic, Mrs. Ella Bas kerville $2.90; Mrs. Lavinia Henry 50c Mrs, Elizabeth Catloway $145, Mrs Ollie Sewell $2.25, Mv, Alice Ennis 25c, Mrs. Laura ‘Smith $1.00, Mis [Eitan Croxton $1.80; Mrs. J. C. West eott 30c, Miss Frances | Penningtor 1$2.00, Miss Helen Feed $1.28, Mr. Har ry Franklin 40¢; Phe Industrial Com: munity Club $5.60, The Silver Sprins Social. $2.00; Contributed _throust Miss Cummings: Miss Mary J. Dorses $2.00, Mrs, Alice Ennis 25¢, Mrs. Mau¢ Jones 30c, ‘Total amount collected $77.65. ‘Ady SUCCESSFUL QUEENS’ RALLY ‘The Queens’ Rally at St, John’s A, M. E. Church under the direction of Mrs, Annie M. Wortham on Thursday, December 14, 1916, was a ‘magnificient entertainment. The Queens were gorgeously attired, accompanied | by their lord chamberlains, flower girls, pages and maids, made a picturesque scene. ® “+ Mrs. Blizabeth Contes, first Lady of the-Land, was crowned with the golden crown. jhuving raised the | largest amount’ The financial reports were 8 SONO WS: ‘America, Mrs. Elizabeth Coates $90.09 England, Mrs, Ellen Godwin 28-42 Germans, Mrs. Fannie B. Chew 33.92 Spain, Mrs: Lula Armstead 6-57 France, Mrs, Ida Costen 50.00 Tretand, Mrs. Annie Sorrell 30.80 China, Mrs. Rachel Hayes 11:50 Japan, Mrs. Sarah Bailey 30.52 Bibay’Miss“Alverta Traverse 9-84 Greece, Mrs, Sophia Fields 430 Ttaly, Mrs. Alice. Wright 19.47 Russia, Mrs. Addie Goode 13.52 Mexico, Mrs, M..B. Smith 16.46 Holland, Mrs’ Mary Williams 18.25 Portugal, Mrs. Frances Smith. 26.80 India, Mrs, M. Cc, Smith 5.57 Denmark, ‘Mrs, Bdith Langley 10.03 Australia, Mrs; Sadie Garrison 6.95 Bulgaria, Mrs,Mary’Thompson 0.32 ‘Africa, ‘Mrs Daisy Williams 36.19 eipts, frown aoorA. 27.00 THE AFRO-AMERICAN tie Ae MES, | THOUSANDS OF WOMEN THINK hae a Oe arg ae | This Wie a Bargein at $3.98 ee es a) Made of the Finest Creole Hair ag a eh CS - With Natural Part, EEG \ FFs RNG || worth $7.50, But Sold SPECIAL eal Oi Pes Fy TO'READERS OFTHIS as 7 alata PAPER AT $3.98 \ ite man yy, FREE! FREE! ae ee ee “y ‘A:postal card to us will bring, absolute: are eee Jy Free, or beautiful 1917 Catalogue, Ree ey owing the latest hair styles, hair goods ee eas and everything for the hair. Bae HELLER’S. HAIR HOUSE “bo aseeene Bh I aim desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking my many friends and patrons of my father the lace SAMUEL W. CHASE for thei past patronage and to announce that the busineas will be carried on in the name of : . SAMUEL W. CHASE ® SON | and that I Heal to give ell calls my personal attention: guat antes ing most po ite and courteous services at alltimes, whether in city oF suburbs, and most reasonable charges. ‘Thanking you all again for your. past patronage and asking a continuance of the same, 1 remain Yours respectfully P. MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch ‘Telephone Madiso n 199. Sif 1 STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent Jobn H. Holland, Sgent 433 N. Gilmor St. Phone Sparrows Point 232 R. Phone Gilmor 3361 M ee : Pp. H. PRATT 1322 Argyle Ave. Real Estate and Investments FOR SALE One Two Story, Six Rooms and Bath. All private. 600 block W. Lanvale St One Store Front, 9 Rooms and Bath. G. R. $26, 2200 block Pennsylvania Ave, Bargain if sold at once. ie One Thee Story 1300 block. N. Calhoun St." G. R. $56. Price reasonable. * Lee *#” ¥200 block Argyle Ave. 2 3-Story 1800 block N. Carey Low G. R, . » 1100 block Argyle Ave. +» “700 block Mosher St. G, R. $60. » 49 ©» 4900 block Argyle Av. » 3 700 block George G R reasonable ° eS » 1100 block Etting St. Bargain if sold at once. 2 9 & Rooms-and Bath. G. R. $48. 700 block W. Franklin St, These houses'can be bought.at easy terms. Phone Mad.4850 W. C. & P. Phone, Madison 692 GEORGE H. HOLLAND PORMERLY.- MANAGER FOR THE LATE ALEXANDER HEMSLEY . Funeral Director & Embaimer 517 ROBERT STREET Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. 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HEMSLEY ‘ | Funeral Director and Embaimer | Prompt Servicé Day and. Night FUNERALS FROM $75. UP. CARRIAGES FO ALL OCCASIONS | Office aud Residence: 578 W. Biddle Street ugh a Phone: Mt: Vernon 2478) BEd En i a oe once eseen ein Chicago, Ill.—To many this Christmas has brought gladness, and I am writing this letter on Christmas day, and it like other Christ days has brought to many people sadness. How often do we plan for Christmas and the big times for the day, but when we have all things fixed then death comes along and claims us, and there we are, left out in the cold to wonder. I have had some sad experiences in my life, because I remember it was during the Christmas holidays when word came to me that my mother had died, and there I was far from home, 65 miles, but it was equal to a thousand for me, because I was in school and did not have money enough to get home. It was William H. Steward, editor of the American Baptist, who purchased the ticket and started me to see the last of my mother, for which I thanked him, and will thank him again. But now this time I came to Chicago to enjoy Christmas with my private secretary, and her son, Charles Stewart, Jr. Now these people were as happy as could be, and seemed to enjoy having me with them. I put on my best clothes, and Saturday morning we were going down town to see the Christmas shoppers and do a little bit, and just as we stepped to the door to see them, or to leave, a messenger boy came up with a telegram announcing the death of her father. She got herself together at once and left for Texas. Her father was J. H. Washington, of Galveston, Texas, who at one time was a member of the Texas legislature, and was a personal friend to the late Wright Cuney. He figured largely in Texas politics, but for a number of years he has lived a quiet life on his farm at Lamarque, Texas, raising chickens, cows and cultivating a small crop. He was one of the leaders in Texas during his day, and there was one child in the family, and she is the wife of Charles Stewart. This year which is about to close is full of sadness. We have lost some of our strong men, but then whether strong or weak, high or low, rich or poor death is going to claim all of us and when it knocks for us there is nothing left but for us to fold our arms and go. Of course we all struggle, and try hard to live here, although there is much talk about the beauties beyond, yet we do not care to go for them. We cannot understand this thing you call life and death after all. Some day there will come to you readers the information that I am no more. Of course you will express sympathy, and I will pass away out of your memories. I have covered many states, counties and cities, and even out in the country during my life, and somebody will remember that I have passed through this world. They will remember me for a few weeks, and then all will be forgotten. Of course we strive to do our best when we are here. Some people neglect to do anything for humanity. When I was in Baltimore a few weeks ago, I looked at John H. Murphy, a man who has given his life for his people, especially for his church, and he is still working. If he has done no more than presented to the nation five or six sons, and every one of them doing something. No disgrace has been brought to the family. Then there are the daughters. I do not know all of them. There is George Murphy, who is connected with the public school system of Baltimore. Miss Frances Murphy who is also a teacher, and I think John Murphy Jr. is a teacher, Carl Murphy who is well prepared is connected with Howard University, Dan and Arnett are looking after the Afro-American with their father. Arnett is in the business office, while his brother has the chapel in charge. He knows printing from A to Z and is doing it. He is an expert on the machine, and not a sewing machine, but a type setting machine. I did not start out to talk about the Murphy family, but I want to let you see just how proud John H. Murphy is in his old days. He is active as a young man, and is young in his ideas, and one of the best newspaper men in the race. I am proud to say this to him and about him while he can hear it. I want him to know that his work is appreciated. There are many things in view in this country. I told you that I had been to Wichita, and talked with Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, and now I am from there, so today, I am in this part of the world and will be. Dr. Brooks should be remembered by the next General Conference as well as others. I think I have had enough to say this time, and will stop. I have been to the Malones, or to Poro College, and have had the pleasure of spending a meal with them and looking into the great work. I tell you these people are doing something and Mrs. Malone will ever live in the hearts of the women. She has made a contribution that will stand the test. She has discovered the thing that will make short hair long, and crooked hair straight. She was able to give $5,000 to the Y. M. C. A. in St. Louis, and she is still giving to other causes. God bless her work. I wish that I could say more about her now, but time will not permit me to do so. I will have something to say about their wonderful plant in another letter. I am going to close and start this letter to you. I want to here express my thanks to Dr. Robert R. Moton, for a Christmas token, which was sent to me in the name of Tuskegee Institute. I want to thank Mr. Emmett J. Scott, for his kind words from time to time, and I shall have something to say about the National Negro Business League in another letter. I want to thank Prof. Walter S. Woodyard, of Dinwiddie for the coon and "possum" sent to me for the Christmas dinner. I shall get on the outside today. Now I am sure that other Christmas tokens will come to me from time to time. I will have more to say in my next letter. SPECIAL NOTICE On the 18th of December 1916, I. Joseph Wimberly went into the Pratt's Lunch Room. Druid Hill avenue and Faca street, and was told that I could not buy a lunch because I did not have on any collar. IF IT IS A CARPENTER OR A CABINET MAKER YOU ARE LOOK- ING FOR, BY ALL MEANS SEE GILBERT. FIRST 1820 Drulid Hill Avenue Phone Mad. 342. JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embal- 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon'854 W. A. RILEY ... Shaving Parlor ... Styles of Hair Cutting 15c. Children's Hair Cutting 10c. Electric massage Electric Shampooing 1537 Penna. Ave., near Mechen G. & P. Phone Frank A. Simmons HOUSE PAINTER 1932 Druid Hill Avenue Work Guaranteed GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 PENNA. AVENUE Opp. N. W. Police Station ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING while YOU WAIT My Work has no equal. My Prices can't be beat Work called for and delivered Phone: Madison 2369-W. Pianos and Organs Tuned, Polished and Repaired. ALL WORK GUARANTEED Mail Orders Promptly Attended To JOSEPH A. HAYES Graduate Piano Tuition CHARLES W. WESLEY PIANOS AND ORGANS Tuned, Repaired and Polished THE OLD RELIABLE 20 Years' Experience 1302 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. BALTIMORE, MD Madison 3611-W. Mme. C. J. Walker's Treatment SANITARY PARLOKS 1141 N. CAREY STREET Madison 1572-W. 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 Sundaes Ward's Cakes, Ples, Cigars, Cigarettes, etc. Phone, Mt. Vernon 433-8. Bradshaw's Employment Agency 1514 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. MADISON 2378 J We always have positions for good Cooks Chambermaids, Waitresses, Waiters, Porters and Sanitors. Call any time. SPECIAL RATES MONDAYS Phone, Mad. 5059-W and 2549-J THE NORTHWESTERN LICENSED EMPLOYMENT OFFICE 1409 PENNA. AVE. We have positions for first class Cooks, Cham- bermaids, Waitresses, Waiters, Porters, etc. MRS. OLLIE PAIGE, Proprietor Mrs. Sarah E. Seaton nee Williams Formerly residing at 1030 N. Carrollton avenue, wishes to announce to her many friends and patrons that she is now permanently located at 1330 N. Carey street, where she has opened a First Class HAIR DRESSING PARLOR....And solicits the patronage of Old and New Customers. HARRISON WATTS Teacher of the Violin and Flute 1607 Riggs Avenue SMOKE DAVIS' HAND-MADE 5C. CIGAR PLACE AN "AD" HERE Phone: Madison 2879 J ..EDWARD H With James H. Dennis Wishes to annou entered the FUNERAL DIRECT And will give to all the best and 1463 N. CAR Carriages To Hire MME. MARTH HAIR CULTURIST AN After having your hair treat Methods and Hair Grower, which grow and keep out dandruff, stop Will teach you the course of FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER And will give to all the best and most courteous service possible 1463 N. CAREY STREET Carriages To Hire For All Occasions MME. MARTHA THOMPSON HAIR CULTURIST AND FACIAL MASSAGE After having your hair treated with Mme. C. J. Walker's Methods and Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make your hair grow and keep out dandruff, stop and have your face massaged. Will teach you the course of hair growing. 2143 DIVISION ST. Colored Wash LOCAT (GROWING) Affiliated With The WILL HOLD ME IN ELKS' HOME, 41 EVERY SUNDAY AFTER Come and hear various ta organized and the op DIFFERENT SPEAKER PROF. LEVANUS King of Clairvoyants Of Balto. Co., Md. Colored Waiters' Union LOCAL 836 EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON, from 4 to 6 P. M. Come and hear various talks along the line of being organized and the opportunity open for us. DIFFERENT SPEAKERS EVERY SUNDAY Read your life from cradle to grave without asking a question. The greatest born and most gifted medium the world has ever known, even greater than the greatest of Egypt, India and the far East. Can be consulted daily on all matters of Business, Courtship, Love, and Marriage; Changes, Luck, Advice on Horse Racing, at track or by wire, and all other games. Hours 9 to 9 daily and Sunday. By my advice I remove bad influence and unite the separated. Never fail, no matter what your troubles may be or what you wish to know Prof. Levanus can help you. No matter if you are hundreds of miles away, readings and advice are acknowledged by both the press and public to be of the highest order. If you are going to see a medium, why not see the best. Prof Levanus' advice is sought by people of all walks of life. All invited. None allowed. No business done by male. Either call or send a friend. Levanus has read the lives of many great and famous people both home and abroad. Many mediums of reputation have been developed by Prof. Levanus have advice. Remove witschsaft spells. Prof. Levanus has united and made happy more separated couples than any medium of the world. Do you feel bad, have doctors failed to help you? If so seek the advice of this gifted medium. Does the world seem against you. And the harder you try the greater your troubles are? If so consult Prof. Levanus and have your luck and happiness restored. No matter who you have consulted do not despair before consulting this gifted medium. Knowledge of the present is power for the future. A word to power is sufficient. Now friends common sense teaches you the man has more power than women to pull you through the troubles of life. Remember Prof. Levanus transacts all business at his office. I also sell the 6 and 7 books of Moses, Egyptian secrets and the witches Dream book. Fees moderate. Ering this card with you. No sign. Look for the number. Use side entrance, 520 S. Highland avenue. First street Highlandtown, Md. Take Roland Park car to Eastern avenue and First, street. Don't be mis-directed: Look for Levanus, phone Wolf 5141-w Take STRENGTH & LIFE and give it to the children before becoming sick and it will PREVENT Tuberculosis, Infant tile Paralysis, Bronchitis, and fortify the Body against all diseases. $1.50 for large bottle; smaller size, $1.00. Longevity Medical Co., Baltimore, Md. IS THIS TRUE? We had two prominent doctors for our fourteen year old daughter. One was white and th other was colored. They did all they could, but the child was at death's door. The white doctor told me, (Mrs. Brooks) that he had done all he could, and there was no hope for Gladis' recovery. We were worried almost to death. My husband was advised and called in Dr. Campbell, 1369 N. Carey street. He came and in a short time Gladis was better after taking the Lung Base Treatment and has been improving since. We are delighted. Come and see with your eyes and hear with your ears the TRUTH. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Brooks, 631 West Mulberry Street. Read THE EX-RAY of LIFE the book which reveals the secret of success. It tells your disposition, good qualities,your faults, business and marriage partners, and many other things. Cloth, 180 pages, $1 per copy. Special offer to agents. Address D. Newton E. Campbell, B. S., M. D., 1363 N. Carey St., Baltimore, Md. NEVER CLOSED RINGGOLD.. for the past eight years since that he has business of FOR & EMBALMER most courteous service possible KEY STREET For All Occasions A THOMPSON AND FACIAL MASSAGE ated with Mme. C. J. Walker's is guaranteed to make your hair and have your face massaged. hair growing. THE AFRO-AMERICAN Uniters' Union CAL 836 (ING FAST) Federation of Labor CLASS MEETINGS 4 W. HOFFMAN ST. BROOON, from 4 to 6 P. M. walks along the line of being opportunity open for us. UNITERS EVERY SUNDAY. EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIES MME. KING'S HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING AND MASSAGE PARLORS Dermal Treatment 1510 Pennsylvania Ave.ne. NEAR SMITH STREET Phone Madison 3782 M. "HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY" OF COURSE THERE ARE:OTHERS ..HAIR DRESSERS BUT ONLY ONE ..POINDEXTER.. EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone: Mt. Vernon 582 M Mme. M. A. HUNTER'S Modern Electrical Hair Dressing Parlors and School of Instruction. 1324 DRUID HILL AVE. Try my Hair Grower and Straightner 25c. per Box. Manicuring, Straightening, Combings made up. Diplomas Awarded. PHONE: MADISON 4540-W THE WHITE SWAN HAIRDRESSING ROOMS MME. GEORGE H. CARTER Scalp Treatment, Shampooing, Hair- puffs, Braids made to order, Facial Mass- saging and Manicuring. Hair Straightening a Specialty My master service is with my White Swan Hair Gr. wer. If you desire Mme. Walker's, I will treat you with the same. Hair Goods on Sale. 1914 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone: Madison 2602 W. P. S. Will call if you desire. ```markdown ``` To the ladies of Baltimore and vicinity. We wish to announce that for a few days we will give a Full Hair and Scalp Treatment for 50 Cents, and a ticket entitling each Customer to another treatment FREE of charge. Don't fail to take advantage of opportunity. THE BISHOP MFG. CO. AND HAIR VIM PARLOR 1425 Pennsylvania Ave. Open A. M. P M. Sa. lays P. M. Save Your Hair! Double Its Beauty! HERBAL Hair Health POSSESS A MOST WONDERFUL PENETRATING AND NOURISHING POWER. Where ordinary hair growers barely penetrate the scalp, this herbal hair health goes right to the very roots, invigorates and strengthens them. My Herbal Hair Health makes the scalp healthy, stops dandruff, itching, hair splitting at the ends and coming out. Its exhilarating, stimulating and like producing properties cause the hair to grow long, strong, soft and beautiful. It is an excellent scalp treatment for hair, that has been neglected or injured by careless treatment. YOUNG PEOPLE—With good hair, should use my Herbal Hair Tonic. Its effect is immediate and amazing. Price 50c Each. Trial Size 25c Call, Write or Phone Mt. Vernon 4014 and get it quick. Or I will send it Parcel Post. Paid on Receipt of Price. HERB SPECIALIST 1008 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. BALTIMORE, MD. ADVERTICE THE ...IDEAL DENTAL N.W. Cor. Penna. Ave Entrance on D GUARANTEED FIRST-CL AT MODERA NO PAIN Expert Plate, Crown and Bridge C GAS ADMINISTERED We are specialists in treatment of Our Offices are Perfectly Sanit Dr. O. H. Arnold Phone Ma You Have Tried the R C. TOLSON R AND INSURANCE OFFICES: 506 BAKER ST. AND FOR S ...IDEAL DENTAL PARL N.W. Cor. Penna. Ave. and Dolphin Entrance on Dolphin Street GUARANTEED FIRST-CLASS DENTAL SEN AT MODERATE PRICES NO PAIN NO HIGH PRI Expert Plate, Crown and Bridge Operator_ (15 yrs. GAS ADMINISTERED PAINLESS EXTRA We are specialists in treatment of nervous women at Our Offices are Perfectly Sanitary Lady Attenda Dr. O. H. Arnold Dr. L. H. Ma Phone Mad. 1197 C. TOLSON REALTY AND INSURANCE SOLICITORS OFFICES: 506 BAKER ST. AND FAYETTE AND PEA 1 2-story in 1200 block Upton street. 1 3-story in 1200 block Hir 1 3-story in 200 block Dolphin St. 2 3-story in 600 block Ge 1 3-story in 1300 block Argyle Ave. 1 2-story in 1400 block M 1 2-story in 1200 block Riggs Ave. 1 2-story in 500 block La 1 3-story in 500 block Lanvale St. 1 3-story in 2200 block Dr 1 3-story in 1200 block Riggs avenue. 1 3-story in 700 block Mo 1 3-story in 1600 block Druid Hill Av. 1 3-story in 1200 block Ar 1 2-story in 1900 block Division St. AND MANY MOK Most of the houses can be bought on a small deposit and rea also furnish you money to connectyour sewers, 6 percent. Phones 3600-J Madison and 1993St. Paul or a Postal will br your home. Address 506 Baker St. Most of the houses can be bought or also furnish you money to connecto Phones 3600-J Madison and 1993St your home. Address 506 Baker St. Safety First. Suits M houses can be bought on a small deposit and you money to connectyour sewers, 6 percent. J Madison and 1993St. Paul or a Postal wi address 506 Baker St. First. Suits Made to Fit the S EDWARD S. HILL TAILOR 1303 NORTH F One Thousand Selections o to select from. Absolutely no date Styles or Money Refunded. Cleaning, Pressing, and F Phone: Madi C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 J. 3 NORTH FREMONT A Thousand Selections of the best women from. Absolutely no risk. Perfect fit es or Money Refunded. Meaning, Pressing, and Remodeling A Special Phone: Madison 3123 J Phone Madison 3224 J. One Thousand Selections of the Best Written to select from. Absolutely no risk. Perfect fit. U date Styles or Money Refunded. C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 J. James F. Hall Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work . . . . Monuments and Tombstones, Cemetery Work. Marble Work. Residence: 1216 THE BALTIMORE LIFE F. S. STROBRIDGE Home Office: Corner Charles & The Leading Life Insurance Life Insurance Policies issue Premiums collected weekly from Issues The Book The Old Book CHESAPEAKE STEAM YORK RIVER Between Baltimore, York River Daily except Fares—First class $2.50 one way, $4.50 All staterooms contain CHESAPEAKE LINE between B and Old Daily including Fares—First class $3.00 one way, $5.00 Young's H Makes the Hair Long, gives co scalp. One 25-cent car Scientifically pro YOUNG Druid MENTS and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Library Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. M. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue. THE MORE LIFE INSURANCE F. S. STROBRIDGE, President : Corner Charles & Saratoga Sts., Bay Leading Life Insurance Company in Mare Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 collected weekly from the homes of the Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable PEAKE STEAMSHIP CO. YORK RIVER LINE Baltimore, York River Landings and P. Daily except Sunday Best class $2.50 one way, $4.50 round trip. $2.00 All staterooms containing two berths, $1.00 KE LINE between Baltimore, Norfolk, and Old Point. Daily including Sunday Best class $3.00 one way, $5.00 Round Trip. $2.00 Yung's Hair For The Hair Long, gives control of it and puri- calp. One 25-cent can will convince you. Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMACY Druid Hill Ave. and Hoy Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Cubing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE F. S. STROBRIDGE, President Home Office: Corner Charles & Saratoga Sts., Baltimore, The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insure CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY YORK RIVER LINE Between Baltimore, York River Landings and Richmond Daily except Sunday Fares—First class $2.50 one way, $4.50 round trip. $2.00 Second Class All staterooms containing two berths, $1.00 CHESAPEAKE LINE between Baltimore, Norfolk Portsmou and Old Point. Daily including Sunday Fares—First class $3.00 one way, $5.00 Round Trip. $2.00 second class Young's Hair Food Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25-cent can will convince you. Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMACY Druid Hill Ave. and Hoffman St. MRS. L. J. PECK Wishes to introduce to you the superiority of the Walker method. The more you use the Walker Method, the more you will be drawn irresistibly to the use of it.' I am prepared to give the treatment or teach the method. Walkers' Preparations For Sale At 521 MOSHER STREET Cembings Made Up Phone, Madison 3236 WI Wishes to introduce to you the method. The more you use more you will be drawn irrespect prepared to give the treatment Walkers Preparati 521 MOSHER Cembings Made Up to introduce to you the superiority of the d. The more you use the Walker Me you will be drawn irresistibly to the use of ed to give the treatment or teach the met Walkers' Preparations For Sale At 521 MOSHER STREET Made Up Phone, Madison THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE MAN SAYS Pleasure is very essential thru life, therefore we, as a community, should help to retain the things that afford pleasure. These are the Colored theatres and enterprises. Why not let a new Singer Sewing Machine one of the five types ing Machine, one of the five types bring you honor and pleasure. They can be had for cash or credit at smallest possible monthly payments or have your old machine renewed at bring you honor and pleasure. The credit at smallest possible month machine renewed at BUTLER'S, 1211 D. onor and pleasure. They can be had for smallest possible monthly payments or have newed at TLER'S, 1211 DRUID HILL AVE. ONE MAR OPEN DAILY 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. 3-story in 1200 block H 3-story in 600 block Ge 2-story in 1400 block M 2-story in 500 block La 3-story in 2200 block Dr 3-story in 700 block Mo 3-story in 1200 block Ar AND MANY MOK in a small deposit and rea your sewers, 6 percent. Paul or a Postal will brie of the best wocen risk. Perfect fit. U Remodeling A Specialty son 3123-J Corner Posts and Cubing Book of All Kinds. Mantles. Argyle Avenue INSURANCE OE, President Saratoga Sts., Baltimore, the Company in Maryland based on ages from 2 to 79 from the homes of the insurer Contracts Reliable AMSHIP COMPANY VER LINE Over Landings and Richmond Sunday 10 round trip. $2.00 Second Class two berths, $1.00 Baltimore, Norfolk Portsmouth Point. Sunday 10 Round Trip. $2.00 second class Hair Food control of it and purifies the will convince you. prepared at G'S PHARMACY and Hill Ave. and Hoffman St. the superiority of the Walker use the Walker Method, the tibility to the use of it. I am not or teach the method: Lions For Sale At R STREET Phone, Madison 3236 W! they can be had for cash or ly payments or have your old RUID HILL AVE For M. M. C. A the year, the most in the history of a take this oppor- mous members and generous offerings support during the deg their continued work. The New Year repoch in the asso- a new era in the Christian manhood. of management has pushed the collec- the new building. add an excellent rea- tion so far and with all, the first honors have answered the are you going to do been purchased, admir- convenient to all with to all of the stations. use now. Pay up and in-"full" button. This been hanging for as put it thru in 1917. by paying your pledge A new building will be the best of the year and the spare no paints in mak-fore building a model amenience to serve the of the city. Officials will lies in order to get first age relative to some of that must prove sources be. Men's Meetings" will be bary 7th and the first Hon. Geo. H. White, ex- of the U. S. His sub-Opportunity." OMAS ENTERTAINS of little folks were the Miss Mile Gwendolyn Thomason of her fifth birthday of her parents, Mr. and Ed Thomas, 742 Waesche Tuesday evening. After ends suitable to their size and opening to excellent victoria little guests were treated to eat and drink. Present included Misses Helen Helel and Elizabeth Adams, and Thelma Smith, Dorothy Childred and Irene Walker, Sey Florabel Thomas, Alice Madine and Selma Thompson Grant, Bazella Walker, Harris, Geraldine Pulley, den, Lola Jones, Hester, Helenaette Snell, Mae Murphy, Griffin, of Philadelphia. William and Lawrence Son Rawlings, Leroy Miner, Murray, James, Nathan and Harris, James Scott, Kenneth Louis Grant, McCauley Dorseyrt Johnson and William Griffinadelphia. MESS MEN TO HOLD BANQUET monthly meeting of the Colossius Men's Exchange held at change Building, Pennsylvania arrangements were begun for equal banquet of the organization. W. H. Dodd is president of theion. John P. Copper, of Baltimore, nicely married to Miss Dorothy all, of Washington, D. C., on day evening, December 28th, at assonage of St. Peter Claver's h. They will make their home 6 Division street during the win. The wedding was followed by a reception at the residence of the is parents. A BIRTHDAY PARTY In honor of Bernice Thomas on day, December 25, at 211 N. street. The little ladies who lived there were highly entertained evening and after enjoying myself by the sweet music they pitched to the dining room where a dusome table was spread by her mother, Mrs. Garrison. Many dusome presents were received. The Bernice is quite a favorite in West end of the city and has a art of little friends. A beautifully arranged dinner rived in courses was given by Mr. and Mrs. George R. Mitchell at their name. Mrs. Howard, county, in mrs. of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers, Misses Charlotte Bell and Annie Mitchell, Mr. Wm. Snends, ms. Annie Mitchell and Master Geo. Miss Josephine Henry, of 1318 tricker street, one of the teachers in the public schools here, who has been quite ill from a nervous breakdown, is greatly improved and will probably be able to return to her work in a short time. Miss Lucinda Cook, a former teacher in the Colored Training School, but now of Ohio, is in the city for a short while. Mrs. Martha Thompson, of 2141 Division street, spent the holidays out of town visiting petitions and friends. Mrs. Mine M. Hinter, of 1324 Druid Hillville, left the city this week to attend the funeral of her sister in Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs. L. S. Henry, of 1108 N. Carey street, the bookkeeper at the Afro-American Office, who has been sick for over three weeks, is greatly improved and will be able to be at her work shortly. Mrs. L. C. Bunting, of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Pinder, of Centerville, Md. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Martin, 1208 Arrowville. CANADA—In sad but loving remembrance of mother, Georgenna Canada, who died December 31, 1915. Father, Wm. H. Canada, who died May 8, 1904. Brother, James R. Canada, who died October 22, 1896. CHASE-Entered into rest on December 24, 1916. Mary Chase, beloved mother of Laura Gaines and Minnie Rusk, and the widow of George Chase. She was in Dorchester county 83 years ago. Funeral services were held in residence. 824 Stirling Notebook, Rev. HOUSES FOR SALE RENTS COLLECTED FIRE INSURANCE PLACED In his New Office Building: 514 ST. PAUL ST. Above Franklin CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counselor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 1805 Druld Hill Ave. Phone: Madison 3128W Practice in all Courts. OUR MOTTO HARSHALL'S Grocery to them we alin To them your daily custom brin Hatchless Flour you'll find there Prices always just and fail Almonds, Macaroni, Syrup new Coffee, Sugar and Oatmeal to Rice and Buckwheat, fragrant Tea They are the best that you could Superior Canned Goods, also Cheese Prices Low on all of them Hig Grade Dried Fruit you'll you'll get here None are better far or nea Allspice, Crackers, a full supply Let our Fine Cakes catch your Lard and Meats in this line Prices Low Quality Fin Look at our motto: "We aim to please" In selling the best of Groceries MARSHALL'S GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS 535 DOLPHIN STREET, COB. DIVISION BALTIMORE, MD. WANTED! Colored Laborers for steady work. Good wages Apply in Person Bethlehem Steel Company EMPLOYMENT DEPT. Sparrows Point, Md. WANTED Seventy-five colored laborers over 16 years of age to work in Brickyard. Good pay. Apply to Burns & Russell's Brickyard DUNDALK JUNCTION Take Sparrows Point electric car. Miscellaneous Advertisements. Four Room Flat for Rent. Apply 414 N. Gilmor street, hot and cold water and bath. River View Park season 1915, Maryland Rathskeller 1916, Lexington Hotel 1916, PAUL J. HARRIS, Violin Instruction. N. B. I have removed my studio from 1533 Argyle avenue to 1113 Calhoun street. Situation Wanted Young lady with good knowledge of bookkeeping and office work would like to secure a position. Good reference. Address Miss E. O. Waters, in cure of Mr. J. T. Waters, 515 W. Hoffman street, Baltimore. The family of the late Henry Sampson wish to express their heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown during his illness and for expressions of sympathy at his death. LOST—A gentleman's diamond ring at St. Mary's Hall Christmas night. Reward if returned to Afro-American office. 628 N. Eutaw street. SPECIAL NOTICE The Secretary of the Board of Managers of the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children gratefully extends the thanks of the Board to the following persons and all others concerned for the splendid Christmas dinner served the children: Wm. C. McCardy, Esq., and associates; Minerva Art Club, Hendler Dairy Company and Mr. Thomas R. Smith. Please allow me space for a few lines. Mrs. Nannie N. B. P. T. Myers a well known and highly respected teacher of School 2. District 1, has tendered her resignation to the County Board. Under the supervision of the new Board, the salaries of colored teachers have been cut to a thread, and that is the cause of her resignation, Signed JUSTICE Apartment for Rent—Light house keeping, 1802 McCulloh street. SPECIAL NOTICE The management of the Dunbar Motion Picture Theatre take this means of thanking their many friends and patrons for their support and patronage since their opening and ask a continuance of same during the year 1917. Wishing you a bright, prosperous and happy New Year. MUSICAL PROGRAM Home Circle Day, E. Mackall, Chair Paper, Miss Alma Francis; Solo M Mary McCormack; Solo M Small, Come and worship with us! [Miss Sedonia Chambers, Presiding Miss Sedonia Chambers, Presiding 508 W. Hoffman Street We have postilists for first-class Cooks, Cham- beriales, W iters, and Waitresses. Also work by the day. Open until 3:30 P. M. THE AFRO-AMERICAN ..The House of NE .Regent Pennsylvania avenue CLINTON T. JOY HIGH CLASS Best Feature N PROF. ISAIAH Five Piece Se COMING FOR THE WEEK Wishing all a Happy GRESHAM Late Co-Stars of the A Decided TWO-SUPE First time in Baltimore. ..The House of Refinement NEW Regent Theatre Pennsylvania avenue Opp. Pitcher St. CLINTON T. JOHNSON, MANAGER HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE First Feature Moving Picture PROF. ISAIAH THOMPSON'S Five Piece Select Orchestra ING FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY thing all a Happy New Year We P RESHAM & GRESH Late Co-Stars of the "Tennessee Blossom A Decided Novelty Duo WO-SUPERBAS-T me in Baltimore. The favorites of two .Regent Theatre. Pennsylvania avenue Opp. Pitcher St. CLINTON T. JOHNSON, MANAGER HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE Best Feature Moving Pictures PROF. ISAIAH THOMPSON'S Five Piece Select Orchestra COMING FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 1st Wishing all a Happy New Year We Present GRESHAM & GRESHAM Late Co-Stars of the "Tennessee Blossoms" A Decided Novelty Duo Two-SUPERBAS-TWO First time in Baltimore. The favorites of two continents. PHOTO PLAYS MONDAY Kalem Presents Marin Sais and True Bordman in "The Girl From Frisco" Episode No. 12 The Hand of Gold A Romance of the West. Each story complete. Also 3-veel Drama, What I Said Goes Featuring Richard Travers and Gertrude Glover. Comedy "ROYAL BLOOD," Clump and Runt. TUESDAY PATHE Presents Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard Leon Bary "The Shielding Shadow" Episode No. 9 The Incorrigible Captive In this chapter you will find it very thrilling and exciting. "The Appearance and Disappearance of Ravanger," Knickerbacker star feature. Featuring Dorothy Davenport in the Question Mark Comedy, "A SAFE PROPOSITION." WEDNESDAY "Crimson Stain Mystery" Episode No. 13 Despoiling Brutes Don't fail to see this chapter so that you may judge who is the Crimson stain. Drama, "BORROWED SUN- SHINE." The Pencil Clue and Comedy, "TROUBLE FOR FOUR." New Lincoln Pennsylvania Ave. n THE HOUSE OF R WEEK OF JAN. 1st---C 4: Acts of Real Talent New Lincoln Theatre Pennsylvania Ave. near Greenwillow S THE HOUSE OF REAL VAUDEVILLE OF JAN. 1st----Great Vaudeville 4: Acts of Real Talent. Only 10 Cents New Lincoln Theatre Pennsylvania Ave. near Greenwillow St. THE HOUSE OF REAL VAUDEVILLE WEEK OF JAN. 1st---Great Vaudeville Offering 4 Acts of Real Talent. Only 10 Cents. OUR FEATURE ACT ROCKPILE & HELLENS Real Fun Makers VENERABLE & CLIFFORD The Classy Pair of Singers and Dancers LAJOY & YOUNG Comedy Sketch Artist. Something Different. Special return engage Barker, the Great Enter ever offered at the Price Special Feature Recluding our regular V children in the afternoon Special return engagement of Mr. and Mrs. of the Great Entertainers. The beffered at the Price 10 Cents only. Special Feature Reel for matinees of our regular Vaudeville. Bring in the afternoon. Special return engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Barker, the Great Entertainers. The best show ever offered at the Price 10 Cents only. Special Feature Reel for matinees only, including our regular Vaudeville. Bring your children in the afternoon. Open 2.30 to 11.30 P.M. DUN THE NEW Central Ave. ne Largest and Most Picture House I WEEK OF JAN Monday: A Lass of the Lum FEATURING UNBA THE NEW THEATRE Central Ave. near Monument St. largest and Most Up-to-date Motion Picture House In East Batim WEEK OF JANUARY 1ST : A Lass of the Lumberlands. Serial. 4th FEATURING HELEN HOLMES THE NEW THEATRE Central Ave. near Monument St. Largest and Most Up-to-date Motion Picture House In East Batimore WEEK OF JANUARY 1ST Monday: A Lass of the Lumberlands. Serial. 4th Episode FEATURING HELEN HOLMES Tuesday: TREADING PEARLS. Featuring Frank Mayo and Joyce Moore HOT DOGS Pokes and Jabs The Missing Heiress Thursday: The Girl From'Frisco. Serial. 4th Episode IN THE RANKS, Pokes and Jabs D Of Refinement.. NEW Theatre. Lane Opp. Pitcher St. INSON, MANAGER VAUDEVILLE Moving Pictures THOMPSON'S Select Orchestra BEGINNING JANUARY 1st New Year We Present & GRESHAM "Tennessee Blossoms" Novelty Duo RBAS-TWO the favorites of two continents. THURSDAY. Our Feature Day. The Regent presents the gripping and intense story Where Are My Children? Headed by the distinguished actor, Tyrone Power. A smashing, daring subject, done in a smashing, daring way. Sensational, powerful, dignified and a Distinct Revelation to all the world. Don't miss Thursday, January 4th, at the Regent Theatre. FRIDAY Friday, January 5th, the Regent presents VIRTUE A & Reel Comedy Drama featuring May Ward. So Listen, O Fathers and Mothers, Sons and Daughters too, for VIRTUE will never hurt you. The way we show it to you. Come early and avoid the rush. SATURDAY Greater Vitagraph Presents The popular favorite, Earl Williams IN "The Scarlet Runner" Episode No. 12 The Car And The Girl The Last Chapter of this great picture. Don't fail to see this. ture. Don't ran to see this. Also Helen Gibson in the "GATE OF DEATH." Drama, Tom Mix in "THE PONY EXPRE SS RIDER." In Theatre Bear Greenwillow St. CAL VAUDEVILLE Great Vaudeville Offering t. Only 10 Cents. ement of Mr. and Mrs. mainers. The best show 10 Cents only. el for matinees only, in audeville. Bring your n. BAR THEATRE For Monument St. Up-to-date Motion On East Batimore JANUARY 1ST Overlands. Serial. 4th Episode HELEN HOLMES R The Carey Theatre WEEK OF JAN. 1ST MONDAY PATHE PRESENTS THURSDAY The Spectacular chapter by Signal Film Corporation THE SHIELDING SHADOW THE WONDER SERIAL Featuring, Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard and Leon Bary. Episode No. 10 "The Vanishing Mask" See the Escape From the Fire, the terrible threat they carry out on Leontine and the Shadow's Victim. Don't fail to see the score of thrilling situation in the episode. CLUB COMEDY PRESENTS GEORGE OVEY In one of Jerry's Latest Production "Through Baby's Voice" A Drama of remarkable and desperately daring With other good Features TUESDAY The American Film Co. Inc. Presents ANNA LITTLE & FRANK BORZAGE IN IMMEDIATE LEE In Five Acts, An exciting Drama of the Arizona Wilds, with the beautiful emotional actress Anna Little, as "Beulah," the dance hall girl, and the popular leading man. Frank Borzage, in the name of the character, attentively intervenes, by the powerful peer of Kenneth B. Clarke, is an exceptionally interesting offering. Tigers of The Plains A thrilling Drama af lavo, war and Jungle adventures. WITH OTHER GOOD FEATURES WEDNESDAY Kalem Presents Marin Sais and True Boardman in The Witch of the Dark House An Episode No. 14 of The Girl From Frisco Series ANNOUNCING The Desert of Lost Souls 6th Episode of the Wonderful Universal Serial "LIBERTY" With Marie Walcamp and a brilliant Cast Mary Fuller In Stolen Honors A MODERN SOCIETY DRAMA STAR THEAT MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND If Its GOOD See It At The STAR WHIT SIST WHITMAN SISTERS First Time In East Baltimore MONDAY, The Shielding Shadow 2 P. M. Tuesday: "Double Penalty" open 6 p. m. WEDNESDAY, Beatrice Fairfax Open 6 p. m. Thursday: "Honor Thy Country" open 6. FRIDAY, The Yellow Menace 6 P. M. SATURDAY, The Crimson Stain Mystery Open 2 P. M. Motion Pictures and Vaudeville A GRAND MUSICAL Given by the Choir of Bethel A. M. E. Church assisted By the Best Talent of Baltimore TUESDAY F JAN. 1ST THURSDAY The Spectacular chapter Play produced by Signal Film Corporation Featuring: Helen Holmes, the fearless film star in her intensely thrilling motion picture-triumph. Chapter five. Two Acts. "The Burned Record" See how Helen sends a mirow message to Tom and Uncle. The attack on the Court House and the arrival of the Uncle Sam boys in time to Hold the Court House at All Risks. This is a chapter every one should see. "The Conspiracy" With the forceful dramatic actor Harry Carey. 101 Bison Feature. Also a good Vogue Comedy. Don't Fail to See The Great Friday Night Attraction ...A Big Feature... SATURDAY "The Yellow Menace" 11th Episode "The Half Breed's Hatred" THE BAR FLY Featuring the famous Comedians, Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran. "When Little Lindy Sang" A drama with a Soul, presented by the Famous Universal Juvenile players. Don't forget the Big Midnight performance at the Carey Theatre, beginning New Year's Morning at 5 Minutes after 12 o'clock. Everybody be on hand. Great Pictures. HEATRE MAN ERS OF 7 PEOPLE