The Afro-American
Saturday, January 6, 1917
Baltimore, Maryland
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CHICAGO TO HAVE FINE APARTMENTS
Julius Rosenwald Backing Big Project To Erect Modern Apartment for Colored Residents
Chicago, Ill. Jun. 1.—Plans have been recently completed for one of the finest ad most modern apartment houses in the city. It is to be ready for occupancy May 1st. Julius Rosenwald, who has given $500,000 for Y. M. C. A. buildings and rural schools for colored people, is back of the project financially. It is in the way of an experiment, but those who enthusiastically prophesy its success declare that it will be the forerunner of others of the same type in different parts of the
the city.
The northeast corner of Vernon avenue and East street adjoining the Biodes avenue hospital, has been secured for the site. Plans for the building drawn by Zimmerman, Saxe and Zimmerman, are now in the hands of Whiteisle & Wentworth, who will handle the property. It is to be of the English basement type with three floors of apartments, making it a four-suite structure. It will contain sixy apartments, each having two or three rooms and bath. The building will have in own refrigerating system connecting with each apartment. It also will have an incinerator system connecting with each apartment, steam heat, hot and cold water, basement laundries and janitor service. The outside will be finished in dark red. Along Vernon avenue will be a fifteen foot width of lawn and terrace. On the 32nd street side will be a garden court and fountain on which many of the apartments will face.
Rents will be from $18 to $38 per month. The investment is expected to be slightly more than $125,000 and a return of at least 5 per cent on the investment is expected. Each floor will be the same in arrangement.
The thirty-six small flats are each to have a 12x14 living room, with an in-a-door bed and closet, an 8x14 kitchen and a separate bathroom. The twenty-four larger flats are to have chambers 12x15 foot with in-a-door beds and closets, living rooms 12x14 with in-a-door beds, 8x14 porches from one room and a balcony from the other and the same size kitchen and lath room as the other flats.
Considerable investigating was done before this innovation in the building line was decided on. Dr. George C Hall, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Walsh Avenue Y. M. C. A. and A. L. Jackson, secretary, made a trip to Cincinnati, where J. C. Schmidtapp has invested $500,000 in model buildings for colored tenants. The Chicago structure will surpass any of the Cincinnati buildings.
Emancipation Celebration at John Wesley
The annual celebration of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation was held at John Wesley M. E. Church Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights of this week. Large audiences greeted the speakers at each of the meetings, and they were pronounced the most successful yet held at the church. The principal speaker at the first meeting was Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, of Washington, district superintendent of the Washington Conference M. E. Church; who told of the achievements of the race in the past. On Tuesday evening, Senator-elect Joseph I. France and Dr. P. O'Connell, Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the High School, and Superintendent Koch were the speakers on Wednesday while on Thursday States Attorney William F. Browning and William F. Stone delivered addresses.
The lecture room of the church was filled with exhibits of a varied character, representing every stage in the progress of the race. There was also a large exhibit from the Colored High School showing specimens of work from both the manual training and academic branches.
Music during the week was furnished by the choir and junior choir of the church, accompanied by the Female Orchestra.
Dr. Ernest Lyon is pastor of the church.
54 LYNCHINGS IN 1916:
Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 1.—Fifty-four persons were lynched in the United States during 1916, according to records of Tuskegee Institute here, made public today. Fifty of the victims were Negroes and four whites. Included are three Negro women. Sixty-seven persons were lynched in 1916, thirteen of whom were white men. In presenting the report Robert R. Moton, president of the institute, said: Fourteen, or more than one-fourth of the total lynchings, occurred in the State of Georgia. Of those put to death, forty-two, or seventy-seven percent of the total, were charged with offenses other than assault."
M. H. H.
ANNUAL MEETING OF N. A. A. C. P.
DuBois Absent On Account of Illness—Dr. F. N. Cardozo of Baltimore Reelected to Directorship
New York, January 2.—By far the most striking achievement of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, during the year 1916, has been to make lynching assume the proportions, in the public mind, of a national problem, according to Dr. Joel B. Springgain, in his report as chairman of the board of directors at the annual meeting of the Association held Tuesday afternoon in the Assembly Hall of the United Charities Building, 105 East 22d street.
"Lynching has been injected into the national consciousness," he said, "even in the midst of world war, Mexico, and a Presidential election; and we enter 1917 equipped to carry on the fight with more vigor than ever was possible before."
Four notable investigations had been conducted, he said; that of the lynchings and terrorism which drove 2,500 colored men, women, and children out of Dawson and Forsyth Counties, Ga., "an American pogrom," of which the Cherokee fires were but the aftermath; that of the "Waco Horror," when on May 8 Jesse Washington was burned alive in the public samarro at Waco, Tex., with 15,000 people looking on; that of the lynching of two women and three men near Gainesville, Fla., for aiding Eobsey Long, accused of hog stealing, to escape; and that of the Abbeville, S. C., lynching last autumn. These investigations were made possible by the raising of a fund of $10,000 to which both races contributed in about equal measure.
At the afternoon session the follow-were elected members of the board of directors for the term expiring January, 1920: Jane Addams, Chicago; Dr. C. E. Bentley, Chicago; the Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, New York; Dr. F. N. Curdzoo, Baltimore; Dr. W. E. D.Buoles, New York; Mrs. Florence Kelley, New York; Mary White Owington, Brooklyn; Charles Edward Russell, Washington; Dr. John G. Underhill, Brooklyn, and Irene Lewisohn, of New York.
The evening session which was held in St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Rev. Hutchins Bishop, pastor. The meeting was devoted to discussions of the problems of the branch association and reports of their representatives. Archibald H. Crimek, of Washington, presided. Addresses were delivered by Butler R. Wilson, of Boston; Mrs. Della H. Fields, of Toledo, Ohio; Joseph Prine Loud, of Boston; Mrs. Elizabeth R. Lighey, of Garey, Ind. Rev. R. G. Waters, of Orange, N. J.; Dr. G. J. Sykes, of Wilmington, Del.; Isadora Martin, of Philadelphia, V. B. Powell, of Newark; George W. Lattimore, of the local branch; William Miner, of Washington, and others. James Weldon Johnson, the recently elected Field Secretary of the Association, was also among the speakers. Expressions of regret were heard on all sides at the absence of Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis, who is lying ill at the St. Luke Hospital, having recently undergone a serious oper. Continued on Fourth Page
NEGRO MEMBERSHIP A STUMBLING BLOCK TO METHODIST UNIFICATION
The colored men on the Commission: Drs. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La., and I. Garland Penn, of Cincinnati. Ohio, corresponding secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society, acquitted themselves in the most creditable manner. They engaged in all the discussions, and those who were loudest in praise of their addresses were the Commissioners from the Southern Church, although the stand of the colored men were for represen-
tation in the General Conference with voting power equal to any others.
The following committee was appointed to make further study of the Negro membership involved in the union question: From the Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Earl Cranston, Washington, D. C.; Rev. J. W. Van Cleve, Chicago, general secretary of Commission on Finance; Rev. J. J. Wallace, D. D.; editor of Pittsburgh Christian Advocate, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Rev. R. E. Jones, D. D., New Orleans, La., editor Southwestern Christian Advocate; Mr. George Warren Brown, capitalist and shoe manufacturer, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. I. G. Carland Penn, corresponding secretary of the Freedman's Aid Society, Checinnati, Ohio; Judge Henry W Rogers, United States District Court, New York. N. Y. From Methodist Episcopal Church South, Bishop Collins Denny, Richmond, Va.; Rev. W. W. Ainsworth, pastor Wesley Monumental Church, Savannah, Ga.; Rev. W. J. Young, D. D., Professor Chandler School of Theology, Atlanta, Ga.; Rev. John M. Moore, D. D., corresponding secretary Home Mission Board, M. E. Church South, Nashville, Tennessee; Judge H. H. White, Alexandria, La.; Mr. P. D. Maddin, attorney at law, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. H. A. Snyder, president Wolfford College, Spartanburg, S. C.
This committee on Negro Methodists' relation to the united church will meet in Cincinnati April 10th in order to make further study of the question and make a report to the full commission which will meet June 27th at a place to be hereafter designated.
ST. LOUIS Y. M. C. A. GETS SITE
St. Louis, Mo., January 4.—The site for the new colored branch of the Y. M. C. A. of this city, for which the colored people here subscribed over $60,000 a year ago, has been secured in one of the best sections of the city on a lot 130x131 feet at a cost of $13,000, purchased out of the funds collected by the colored subscribers to the fund. Within a few blocks of the site are ten of the largest colored churches of the city, half dozen large fraternal halls, and the best business houses among colored people in the city. Weather permitting work will begin on the new building in early spring. The building was made possible by the gift of $25,000 from Julius Rosenwald of Chicago, and $75,000 from the local white Y. M. C. A.
OBSERVES 120th BIRTHDAY
Ottumwa, Iowa, Dec. 26.—Mrs. Mary Talbot celebrated her 120th birthday anniversary with a family dinner at the home of her grandchildren here on Christmas day. The aged woman has spent most of her time this winter in bed because of weakness due to her advanced age. She sees clearly and when up and about spends most of her time piecing quilts. Mrs. Talbet is a native of Kentucky.
WILL CELEBRATE DOUGLASS' BIRTH
WILL CELEBRATE DOUGLASS' BIRTH
Committee of Prominent Citizens Will Fittingly Commemorate Birth of Famous Marylander
That some steps should be taken looking toward the proper celebration of the onchundreth anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass was the concensus of opinion of a number of prominent citizens who gathered in the editorial rooms of the Atro-American Thursday afternoon. The meeting was the result of invitations that had been issued to a number of citizens in the city to come together and arrange for a proper celebration of the event. Owing to the illness of J. H. Murphy, who issued the invitations he was unable to be present. Following a general discussion in which suggestions were made as to the proper way to organize for a city-wide celebration, it was finally decided that the matter of arranging for the affair would be left to a committee of fifty or more. The following is a partial list of those who will be asked to serve on the committee:
Messrs. Howard E. Young William Bishop, Alfred Pitts, George A. Owens, William L. Gibson, John W. Rich, G. B. Murphy, Julius C. Johnson, Wm. C. McCard, Harry O. Wilson, Cornellus C. Fitzgerald, Hugh M. Burkett, Elmer Henderson, James W. Hughes, Charles Cary, Alexander Williams, Harry T. Pratt, Mason Hawkins, Joseph A. Lockerman, William Anderson, George W. Brown, Charles Marcellus Dorsely, D. O. Holmes, Albert Johnson, Jeremiah Stafford, George A. Watty, Warner T. McGuinn, Louis H. Davenport, John W. Hawkins, Daniel W. Richardson, Isaiah Smith, J. Evans.
Revs. M. J. Naytor, Daniel G. Mack William M. Alexander, Harv Johnson, George Curry, P. Carter Near, George F. Bragg, Charles Evers, R. W. S. Thomas, Alfred J. Mitchell, Junius Gray, John W. Sanders, Charles R. Uncles, Bishop J. Hurst A. L. Gains Leonard Z. Johnson, Charles Stewart, Drs. M. B. Rhetta, W. Winsey, Edward Wheatley, Edward Short, B. F. Brown, F. N. Cardozo, Mrs. Edward Wheatley, Mrs. Jennie Ross, Mrs. Sarah Fernandis, Mrs. M. E. Jones and a number of others.
A meeting of the general committee will be held at the Afro-American office on Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock when arrangements for the celebration will be made.
Dr. Ernest Lyon was elected chairman of the committee; J Henry Hammond, secretary; Howard E. Young, assistant secretary and John H. Murphy, treasurer.
Those present at the meeting were Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Albert Mitchell, George F. Bragg, Charles E. Stewart, Miss Anne E. Smith, Messrs. William Anderson, Howard Young, J. H. Thomas, Murphy, Alexander Williams, George A. Watty, Dr. Leonard Z. Johnson and Dean William Pickens
PAPER RAISES PRICE
Indianapolis Ind., Jan. 1- Undoubtedly owing to the high cost of news print paper, the Indianapolis Ledger has announced its subscription price as being advanced to $2.00 per year beginning with the first of January.
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TESTIMONIAL TO REV. FR. UNCLES
With a solemn high mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church this Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, a two-day celebration of the ordination of Rev. C. Randolph Uncles to the Catholic priesthood will begin.
Father Uncles will be the celebrant, and Rev. Robert J. Carse, of Illinois, will be the deacon and Rev. Joseph Hanley, of Epiphany Apostolic College, will act as sub-deacon. Rev. Joseph F. Wareing will preach. It is expected that Bishop Corrigan will attend this service.
Solemn vespers will be held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Biddle street and Argyle avenue, in the evening.
Father Uncles will be the celebrant, Rev. L. B. Pastorelle will act as deacon and Rev. Joseph Cooker will be sub-deacon. Cardinal Gibbons has promised to attend this service.
A big celebration, in which all denominations are interested, will take place at St. Peter Clavier's Hall, Carey and Pressman streets, this Monday night. Among those on the program to speak are: Rev. James J. Nally, Clarke L. Smith, Thomas Johnson and William C. McCard. The Musical Art Club, Prof. L. E. Toomey, director, and the Lyric Quartette, will render special music. The quartette is composed of Mrs. Anna Hazelton Lee, soprano; Mrs. Theresa Stewart, alto; Maurice Butler, tenor; Nelson Tunstall, baritone, and Prof. H. Y. Johnson, accompanist. A collation will follow:
The arrangements are in the hands of a committee headed by C. Marcellus Dorsey, who will preside at the Monday evening service, and of which Royal G. Addison is secretary. Mr. Dorsey, who is a brother of Father J. Henry Dorsey, and his assistants on the committee, have been active in the effort to have colored men prepare for the Catholic priesthood. The committee hopes to present a purse of at least $500 to Father Dorsey as a testimonial for his services to the church and its educational interests. Father Uncles is a native of this city. Before deciding to prepare for the priesthood, he taught school in Baltimore. He entered St. Hyacinth's College, in Canada, where he was graduated, and studied for the priesthood at St. Joseph's Seminary, this city. His ordination a quarter of a century ago was the first to take place in this country of a man of recognized Negro ancestry.
For a number of years he has taught at Epiphany Apostolic College, where young men intending to enter the priesthood through the Josephite Order, receive their training in philosophical subjects and the languages. He is popular and unassuming, and one of his greatest joys has been in looking after his aged mother.
Colonial Theater Closes Its Doors
When the usual advertisement of the coming show for the Colonial Theatre failed to appear in the Afro-American of last week, and no bills were posted in the various sections of the city the rumors that were in the air of the closing of the theatre were aggravated, and finally confirmed when the doors of the Eutaw street playhouse failed to open for the regular Monday matheme.
Many reasons were then advanced by the "wise ones" why the theatre was forced to close its doors, but no authentic statement has been issued by the management as to the "whys and wherefores" of the sudden stop to its plays, and no definite information is yet available on the question. It is understood however, that all possible pressure is being brought to bear to have the house reopened within a short time, and if it does, the strongest plays at the command of the promoters will be immediately put on the boards.
The fact that such a thing could not have been prevented is the cause of much regret among the hundreds of patrons who had been regular in their attendance at the theatre since its advent into this city, as well as among the occasional "droppers in," who appreciated the efforts of the Quality Amusement Company to give to this city first class musical comedies and dramas acted by colored artists.
Coming at a time when the "Colonial Habit" had just commenced to imbed itself into the theatre-going public, the closing is indeed unfortunate and regrettable, but we can at least have the satisfaction of knowing that if there is any way possible under the sun, for the theatre to be reopened the management will se to it that the necessary steps are taken.
If we knew which one was the last we would hardly go to any.
"Have you ever thought of your last prayer meeting on earth."
From "Church news" in "Kentucky Torchlight."
NEWSIES AT ANNUAL TREAT
It was a jolly set of boys and girls who were the guests of the Afro-American on New Year's day. The occasion was the annual treat given by the Company to the little newspaper vendors and nearly fifty of them gathered at the hall on the third floor of the Afro-American Building, listened to short, snappy addresses, sang songs and covered the floor with a three inch coat of peanut shells, paper bags, ice cream plates, and otherwise had a great big time. After the treat the kids were the guests of the Afro-American at several of the movie theatres.
Editor J. H. Murphy, though suffering from a heavy cold and against the advice of his physician, could not forgo the pleasure of being with the youngsters on their annual event. He has always taken a deep interest in the boys and girls who sell the paper, and although they have often caused him endless worry because of their tendency to get into all sorts of trouble, he is never happier than when he is with them.
Rev. Charles E. Stewart, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church delivered the principal speech of the afternoon. Comparing the game of business and life to the game of baseball and football, he urged the boys and girls to play as hard as they could, but always to play fair. He warned them against cheating and unfair methods of competition, saying a temporary gain by the use of these methods would always bring disaster in the end. The children listened attentively to Dr. Stewart and he received a round of applause as he concluded.
Mr. Arnett Murphy was heartily applauded when he said that the announcement would appear this week
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REV. CHARLES E. STEWART
as to the winner of the prize to the girl selling the largest number of papers. The prize is $5 and was offered by Mr. C. Henry Jenkins a year ago. The boy selling the largest number of papers is to receive $2.50, which was offered by General Secretary Booker, of the Young Men's Christian Association. He also said that a number of children had won the coveted bit of pasteboard during the past summer which entitled them to free passage to Brown's Grove on the Steamer Starlight. This was made possible through the generosity of Captain George W. Brown. Mr. Murphy said he was almost certain that if the boys and girls showed any "class" this year Captain Brown might be prevailed upon to renew the offer this year. He said that Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Brown and Secretary Booker were public spirted men who were anxious that the boys and girls develop along the lines of business, and that the prizes were offered as an incentive to competition among them. Other short talks were made by G. B. Murphy and D. H. Murphy. One of the Newsies, Arthur Holland recited one of Dunbar's poems.
Then cange the good things. Each boy and girl was given a bag filled with candy, peanuts, apples and oranges, to say nothing of the great big saucers of ice cream, which they consumed with surprising alterity. And before they went home each was given a ticket of admission to any of the moving picture parlor in the city. Misses Mabel Bourne and F. L. Murphy directed the singing, while Miss Edna Johnson, Messrs. Percy T. Borron, S. D. Hayward, F. F. Johnson, J. H. Murphy, Jr., and Master Arthur Hardy busied themselves seeing to it that everybody had a good time.
A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT
Lorley, Md., Jan. 4.—The. Young Folk's Auxiliary of Bursary M. E. Church gave their Christmas entertainment which was largely attended. The shepherds turned out in large numbers and followed the star to the manger and gave Mary their offerings. Recitations and solos were rendered. A handsome tree was the feature of the evening and filled the children's delight. Santa Claus appeared with vigor and smiles and filled their little rames with toys. He also made a speech which made a happy Christmas to all present. We thank all friends and Willing Workers of the Auxiliary who made the evening a success. This church has been dark and silent for years on Christmas Eve, but through the hard work of Mrs. L. J. Jones and company, it was lite and bright. Every day the workers and speed the auxiliary on its way. Mrs. L. J. Jones in charge. Mrs. Mary Proctor, planist; Lewis Gwynn, helper; Dr. Solomon H. Proctor, helper; Rev. Hughes, pastor. pd.
Nazarites Contribute to Provident Hospital
Mr. Hugh M. Burkett,
Provident Hospital
Dear Sir:—
*Quite awhile ago an appeal was made to the G. U. O. of N. for assistance for Provident Hospital, we sent throughout Upper with the idea of giving each number a chance to contribute to the cause, this was done but owing to the fact that some of the numbers were late in contributing, we deemed it best to hold it for an Xmas contribution.
Enclosed please find a check for $82.50 and the list of those who contributed.
Hoping this amount will assist you at this time and wishing you and your co-workers a Merry Xmas, we remain
G. L. O. N.
Maury A. Thompson, G. W. S.
Alfred H. Pitts, G. C. of R.
PASTURES
King Solomon, No. 4 $5.00
King Darius, No. 5 $5.00
Nehemiah, No. 8 $5.00
St. John, No. 10 $2.00
S. J. Jefferson, No. 11 $10.00
Jeremiah, No. 12 $1.00
St. Joseph, No. 17 COURTS
Miriam, No. 1 $1.00
Naomi, No. 2 $1.00
D. B. Nelson, No. 3 $4.00
Queen Esther, No. 6 $3.00
Mt. Olive, No. 7 $5.00
Jochebed, No. 10 $1.00
S. J. Jefferson, No. 14 $5.00
St. Matthews, No. 17 $2.00
Lily of the Valley, No. 19 $2.00
Rebecca, No. 21 $2.00
St. Frances, No. 22 $2.00
Smith, No. 24 $2.00
Brilliant Star, No. 27 $3.00
St. James, No. 28 $3.00
Queen Violet Ewes, No. 4 $5.00
Brilliant Star Ewes, No. 10 $1.00
Rose of Sharon Ewes, No. 8 $1.00
Total $82.50
CHESTERTOWN NOTES
Chestertown, Md., Jan. 4—Sunday was quarterly conference meeting day at Bethel Church. Rev. S. H, Cooper prechned in the evening. Appropriate watch night services were held in both churches.
Monday night quarterly conference was held. The reports were good and Dr. Cooper expressed himself as being pleased with the work done during the quarter.
Quite a number of folks from other cities and towns spent the holidays here with relatives and friends. Among them were Misses Eunice Hutchins and Blondine Berryman, who are attending school in Baltimore. Church remembered their pastor at Xmas and donated him all the delicacies of the season, including a large turkey.
Mrs. Lillian Elias, Mrs. Augusta Stewart, and Mary L. Hynson are still very sick at their home.
Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes gave a well appointed dinner last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Ethel Moore, of Wilmington, Del.
Mr. Thomas Carmichael died very suddenly last week, and was buried in the day of his death. Civil War veteran and was past his 90th year. Much respected by all who knew him.
The remaining of Mr. George Brown were brought here from Baltimore and buried from James M. E. Church last Sunday. Funeral services were conducted by V. W. H. Johns. conducted by Cocilia R. Riley, little daughter, Thelma Grena, were guests of the former's mother, Mrs. E. L. Miller, during the holidays.
EASTON PARAGRAPHS
Easton, Md., January 3.—Rev J. S. Collins, who has been ill, was cheered by a visit from the members of Bethel A. S. E. Church. They brought him three turkeys and other good things. He was able to fill the poll Sunday. He Delma V. Seth and Mr. Charles Blake were quietly married a few days ago. Rev John R. Holland officiated. Miss Beatrice Roberts and Miss Carrie Hutchins, both of Chester, Pa., were here during the holidays.
Mr. Henry Jenkins, who has been ill, is improving.
Mrs. Bossie Murray and Mr. Joseph Murray are on the sick list.
IN MEMORIAM
BOXER—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Mary E. J., who died two years ago, January 6, 1915.
Peaceful he thy rest dear wife,
Tis sweet to breathe thy name;
In it do lie you deny.
In death I do the same.
Not dead, but just promoted
To that glorious home above
And there neath the smiles of her
Master,
She'll finish her labor above.
Just asleep, her soul immortal
Dwelling now beyond life's woes
Free from care, from pain and sorrow
In sweet and undisturbed repose.
Her husband, H. L. Boyer.
Although two years have passed away
Since from us you have gone
Yet, mother, we miss you every day
And still for you we mourn.
Oh, if at times the strains of grief
Upon our cheeks appear
It is because our saddened hearts
Find some relief in tears.
Our lives are, oh, so lonely
Our bodies are troubleless.
Your dearest presence only
Could make us weep no more.
You have gone from us to heaven
Deep sorrow shades our brows
The sacred tile is broken
We have no mother now.
Her devoted children
QUEEN—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Susie A. Queen, who departed this life seven years ago January 3, 1909.
I cannot forget you dear wife
Though long may seem the years
And often in a lonely house
I wipe away my tears.
So I will try to still my heartache
And do my best to smile
For God will let me come to you
After a little while.
By her devoted husband,
James E. Queen.
Home is sad, O God how dreary
Lonesome, lonesome, every spot
Listening for the voice of mother
Silent for we hear it not.
And we often sit and wonder
At what you would say
If you only knew the changes
That have happened since that day.
By her loving daughters,
Martha Brown, Melvina Hillen
and Bertha Foote.
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Mr. Wm. Palmer spent a few days in Washington during the holidays, visiting his sister. Miss Wm. daughter of Rev Wm. T. H. West, returned to Washington Tuesday, havv spent the holidays at the parsonage. Miss Rosetta Robinson spent New Year's day in Harrisburg, Pa.
All the churches were crowded at the Watch Meeting services last Sunday night. Especially noticeable were the large crowds of young men. Peers the greatest and most helpful service ever rendered was inaugurated and carried out by Ebenezer A. M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon by the pastor, G. H. West. It was the celebration of the Enanunciation. Ten and twelve minute addresses were made by the following persons: The Negro ni education, Rev. R. W. Stennett; The Negro Woman and Domestic Science, Mrs. Hattie Newman; The Negro in Thrift and Business, Rev. F. Cothran; The Progress F. Negro Woman, Mrs. A. B. Wilson; Industrial Education in the Negro, B. F. Smith; Classical music and plaution music were sung by fifty chil- led by the pastor. It was the first meeting of its kind ever held in Hagerstown.
Sunday was a great day for the Asbury M. E. Church. At 11 a. m. a sermon was preached by the Rev. Wm. Colbert, of Annapolis, the junior choir sang. At 8.30 p. m. the Upper Lader Club was out and had a sermon preached by the pastor. The pastor followed the Watch Meeting service conducted by the pastor, assisted by the Rev. Wm. Colbert. The church was crowded.
On Christmas day the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curtis was beautifully decorated, the occasion being a reception for their many friends, 9.30 a six- course dinner, served to the guests returned to the dance hall which added to the occasion a very enjoyable evening. The color scheme was red, white and blue with a tint of green. The following guests were present from Martinsburg, M. and Mrs. Charles Buesey, M. and Mrs. Moth and on, Mr. Charles Marshall, R. Spears and Jack Williams, Mrs. Charles Buesey, of Cleveland, O.; Mr C. Zedicker, of New York; Messrs. F. Frey, J. Hill, R. Trueman and Mrs. S. Dockins, of Harrisburg, Pa., and also many of the town's residents that the guests voices that being one of the sweetest features of its kind.
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———— LD ITEMS —_—iMr. ‘Talbot Hall {s confined to. his (her faithfulness to the school and
Fairfield, Md. Jan, one CM.
goatierelves and treat at the C. 36
weipuren last Friday night was
Eee, More than 200 puptls,o
fre ie, sehool received presents
te, ses were delivered by Kev. O.
Adargeaviow. and Walter, W. Brown,
Bai Bs Hall and AMiss M. Mormar
Nes je teachers, After three Years o
gre iMork by Waiter W. Brown and
Da sie Jennings, the County, Schoo)
Jar ts now building a,senoo} hous
Beery surcet to cost, $8,500.
‘simuneipation celebration was held
giife c. M. B, Church Monday night
31h girs of the Hirst Baptist Church
he Goat. i, Church furnished the
and © The Bmanclpation Proclama.
music ag read by Mr. G. I. Carsoniad
tion Shy fev. 0. B. Heavlow. Dr
die W. Widgeon, pastor of the Firs
sinist Church. spoke. Walter W
Bagwn was master of ceremonies.
ony, W. Nuly spent Saturday in
Annapolis
nnaner fg. Reynolds, brother of Mrs
yo tv. Brown, loft Friday for Pitts:
pursh, Pa:
eh Durdan and wite arrived Mon-
gay from Greensville, 8. C.
Sif Nellie Johnson and Mrs, Dovi
‘ao brown spent Monday in Baltimore
Wer’ Najor Jones Is sick with pneu
soni
Mir and Mrs. Z, Edwards were ir
our town last week. .
ara pLOTTE ALD ITEMS
Charlotte Hall, Md., Jan. dnc ne
cgenvices at all the churches were well
‘Stended during the holidays.
Gis Sarah Daymon and Mra, Annie
noms were the guests of Rev, and
Tew. H. Williams, | Mr. Philip
Mherer, of Cpper Marlboro, was the
tess of Miss Bertha Briscoe, Mrs
guchel Warran, of Asbury Park; Mr.
Biward Briscoe, of Baltimore, and
fis tila Barns, of Mechanicsville
ute the week-end guests of Mr. and
Yrs, Robert Briscoe.
Miss Mamie Queen, of Asbury Park
ani Miss Lizzie Brown, of Wushing-
ant were the guests of Mrs. A. Mack
fir and Mrs. James Willis enter.
tained at dinner Sunday. ‘Those pres:
Ulwere: Rev, and Mrs. E. M, Dent
flec and irs, Williams, Mr, and Mrs
Reorge Whalen, Mr. and Mrs, Henry
Yawkins, Ar and Mrs. Joe Wood.
jan, Mrs and Mrs. B, Dyson, De. and
his F. Barns, Me. and Mrs, “Wm
Marshall, Mrs, Weems and daughters
Mn and ‘Mrs, f. A. Mack, Mr. Walter
Juckeon, Bennie Key and Ashby Tol-
son, of Lakelend, Md,
hie. Charles Blaxton and itis’ Jean:
neue Shorter were married Wednes
Gy evening at Mt, Calvary M. EB
Chureh.
Rev, and Mrs. 1, af, Dent were th
quests of Mr. and Dirs, B, B, Dyson
wesday, and Ar, and Mrs.” Georg
‘Whalen, Friday.
SYKESVILLE NEWS
Sykesville, Md., Jan. 4.—-Mrs, &llen
Kelley, the mother of Mrs, Plorence
Gosnell, Sirs. Annie Bently, Messrs.
Douglass and Ernest Kelley, died on
Christmas night. She lived in_ this
section for « number of years and was
ioved by all who Knew her, Her
foneral was lurgely uttended at Met-
Zopaliten Chureh on last Thursday
“afternoon,
Master Sylvester Norris of Randalls-
torn, was hero during the week visit
ing Master Franklin Gosnell.
“yi_and Mrs. George Johnson were
| the “dinner guests of thelr daughter
Mrs, Florence Horsey on Christmas
day. A lovely reception was given ai
the residence of Mr, and Mrs, Alpheus
‘Thomas,
Sin. Jennie Cook ts improving.
Miss Lula ‘Thomas will spend | the
winter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
* Reuben Thomas,
Mr. and Mrs, Horsey were the hous
guests of Mrs, Fannie Fheubottom or
Uist Sunday. "Miss Emma Rheubot-
‘wn is here for a few days.
JUTHERVILLE NEWS:
Lutherville, Md. Jan, 4.—-Vrateh
Meeting service was observed at Edye-
wood 31. E, Church sunday night be-
sinning ‘with a memorial service of
those who passed away during the
year,
‘On last Wednesday evening a very
‘successful box entertainment was giv-
fat the ehurchm which everyone
njoved,
The ‘annual Christmas entertain-
ent of Edgewood M. E. Church took
thee last Friday evening in the Sun-
tay School room. Mrs. Cassie Dorsey
Swperintendent, was in charge. ‘The
Srogram was’ interesting and well
Tendered, after which Santa Claus ap-
peared with a bag of good things for
Wery scholar, Gifts were presented
to Rev, and Mrs. Wm. Brown and tc
ch teacher of the school.
Mrs. Harriett Smith is confined te
Yer bed by illness. Aliss Laurie Ayers
ho was operated upon at the Uni-
"etsity Hospital, has returned home.
_MtS. Rosetta Quickley is still on the
Sek list,
BERKLEY HAPPENINGS
Berkley, Md., Jan, 4.—Rev. R. E.
Ford “preached at Hosanna ‘Church
‘Sunday morning. The congregation
¥as small,
Ur. Maurice Bradford, of Chester,
2a, and Mrs, Mozella Braggs, of North
Adams, Mass., spent Friday with Mr.
and Ms. Hazard Presberry.
Mr. Benjamin Cain, of Port Depostt
Mrs Bertha Crippens, of Providence,
EL. and friend, Mr. Harry Johnson,
of Philadelphia, ‘spent the Christmas
holidays with Mrs. Harriett Cain,
Yr. and Mrs. Thomas Cain, of Jop-
Pu Ma, spent New Year's day with
their mother, Mrs. Harriett Cain.
Mr. David Archer, of | Wilmington,
Del, spent Christmas with Mr. and
Mrs William Archer.
Ars, George Ashton and Mr. Al:
dent Dorsey, of Cedars, spent Sunda}
‘ith Me and Mrs, Wm. Archer.
Sks Maggie Warfield, of Atlantic
gs X. J.. is spending sometime with
i and Strs, William Archer
tr. Horace Prigg, spent the week-
8d th Baltimore.
Mrs, C. A. Hopkins is spending
‘“ometime with friends in Philadelphia
nay festival was given,at the Masonic
Hall Monday night: Broceeds for the
welt of Hosanna, Church.
wells E. N. Washington spent th
"eek-end in Baltimore.
patie George Clarke has gone t
Pillimore for the winter, after spend
xg Se¥etal weeks with her parents
* and Mrs, H. Presberry.
CAvonsvirase treme
Bente ville, Md., Jan, 4.—Mr. Henry
“beats is confined to -his bed with
eumatish,
pitt Maggie Waters, who . was
“Pending a few days here visiting her
qrother.and sister; Mr: Arnold. Water:
sn Mts. Annie Pratt, has riturned to
Eher home see, Pratt, has rtturned te
Mr. Talbot Hall is confined to his
bed by illness, .
‘The funeral of Mr. "Boyd Nickelson.
who died last Wednesday in Harford
county, was held Sunday from the
home of Mrs. Redmond.
Mr. Robert Green, of Mitchellsvilie
Prince George county, who spent a
few days with his son, Mr. William
Green, has returned.
‘Misset Mary and Marcella Bennett,
Mary Scott, Florence Gross, Dora Dey,
Rebecca Addison, Mr. Julius Wortham,
of Baltimore, ali accompanied Mr.
Samuel Torsell,” president of _ the
League of Grace Church, and render-
ed a literary program Sunday evening
fat the B. ¥. P. U. of First Baptist
Chureh, Baltimore,
‘The Catonsville Concert Band under
the instruction of Mr. Alfred Willlam-
son, is making great progress,
POCOMOKE CITY NOTES
Pocomoke City, Md, Jan. 4.—Mrs.
Mary Allen, wife of Wilson Allen, was
buried ‘Thursday last. Rev. J. W.
Bond officiated, assisted by Rev. J. J.
Baker.
‘Mrs, Mary Webb, of Philadelphia,
and her sister, Miss Antonette Henry.
of Baltimore, are visiting their mother,
Mrs. Lovie Henry.
| Rev, and Mrs. F. A. Seaton, of East-
ville, Va, are guests of friends in
this city.
Mr. Wm. Lane age 73 years, 2 well
known and Tespected citizen of Som-
erset, died at his late home ‘Thursday
morning after an illness of about five
yeurs, Services were held at St, Lukes
Church, Rey. T. E. Randall officiated
‘Miss ‘Amelia Addison returned after
spending a pleasant time with het
brothers here.
Mrs, Susie Justice and little daught
er is visiting her father, Mr, Danie
Archer. Mrs. Sanders ‘Marshall, of
Hampton, Ya. joined her husband
here to Spend the holidays with Mr
and Mrs. Isaae Collier.
Mr. and Mrs. James Robins are en-
tertaining friends from Virginia.
‘Those attending the State Teachers
meeting at Salisbury, Md. aie: Prof
8. H. Long, 0. H. Bond, Mesdame:
Bertie Warrington, Mamie’ Foster and
Rev. J. W. Bond.
‘Those on the sick list are: Jame:
Wheatley, Sarah Brittingham, Hil.
ary Gillett, Noah Gunby, ‘Sue ' Mills
Eliza Addison, Perry Bell Hughes.
Miss Ida Anderson spent a few day:
in_Crisfela.
‘Watch Night services were largel
attended at St. John's and Mt. Zior
Churches. Kev. White of the Baptis
Church preached a soul-stirring ser
mon on Monday night at ‘St. John
Chureh.
MILLERSVILLE NOTES
Millersville, Md., Jan. 4.——-Mr. Rich-
ard Queen, of Odenton, and Mra. Nan-
cle Smith were married on Wednesday
evening at the Mission Church. Mr.
Joseph H. Green and the daughter of
Mrs, Alice Thomas, were married last
week at the home of the bride.
‘Mr. and Mrs. Charies Thomas, Jr.
of Baltimore, spent Christraas ‘with
their parents here.
‘Messrs. Frank Johnson and Sandie
Mackell made a brief visit here from
Philadelphia Monday.
Miss Elizabeth Queen, of Towson,
spent a few days with’ her brother
James Queen.
Miss Edna Gaither, our teacher, has
returned from her Christmas holidays
und is on the job for this year.
Mr. Tsane Brown, who has been very
sick, is out again.
‘Mr. F. Harrison Johnson, of Hyatts-
illo, visited friends here on Saturday
Miss Alice Dorsey, teacher at Ches-
terfield, returned from Baltimore to-
day and opened her school for the
new year.
‘Mrs. Mary Harris is very {Il at he:
home.
Rev. B. W. Brown made o fying
trip here, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Gray, at Waterbury.
DAISsy HAPPENINGS
Daisy, Md., Jan. 4.—The death of
Mr. John Clary was quite a shock to
every one here. Mr, Clary was found
dead in bed by his neighbors December
2ist. He was 55 years of age, and was
‘alone when death came, heart fuilure
deing the causo of his death, He
leaves to mourn their loss, a wife,
three sons and two daughters,
‘The stork was here last week and
left a fine baby girl at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Myers.
‘A Christmas entertainment was held
‘at the church on December 26.
‘Master George Jefferson and Mrs.
Maggie Hammond, of Baltimore, are
visltors at Mrs. Mary Dutton.
‘Mr. Isaac Dobson was the guest of
Mr. and Mrs, Perry Thornton last
‘Wednesday.
Mr, and Mrs. Channing Dorsey visit
ed. Mrs, Lucy Dorsey last Tuesday.
‘Mr. and Mrs. Orman_ Prettyman
‘Mrs. Roy Daily and Mr. Andrew
‘Thomas, of Baltimore were here or
Christmas, Eve.
Misses Blanch Thornton, Jame:
Winston Phillip Stanton and Johs
Thornton were entertained at the hom
of Mrs, Etta Myers on Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Snowden left Sunda;
night for Baltimore for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Harrlday an
Miss| Efe Parker, of Baltimore
motored here Sunday evening.
Miss Blanche Thornton, after spend
ing-the holidays with her parents, ha
returned to the State Normal Schoo
‘at Bowle, where sho is a student.
‘Mr. Charles Dorsey Is very ill at hi
home near here.
‘A home: social was enjoyed at th
home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Myer
last week.
‘Mrs, Mattle Fauset, of Sykesville
pent several days with her sistor, Mr
John Fisher.
‘Mr, James Prettyman was the gues
of Mr. C. W. Dorsey last Sunday.
Mr. Charles Myers left Tuesday t
make his winter quarters in Baltimoré
‘Mr. Charles Anderson, of Parsvill
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Wr
Green.
‘Mr. Warner, of Poplar, spent ‘Tues
day with Biré. Maria Jackson, “nea
ere.
‘TOWSON LOCALS
‘Towson, Md., Jan. 4—Last Sunday
night all of the churches held watch
Ineeting services. _ At three o’ciock the
Biris held a. literary program at St
James A. U. M.-P. Church and Dr.
Bawards, the pastor, addressed them
in the place of Rev. S. C. Blackledge,
who was to have preached.
‘Mrs Isabella Crawford and her
daughter Nettle, of Washington, were
in town Saturday and Sunday visiting
her. son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs
B.C, Green... :
‘The Christinas tree and entertain:
ment of St. James Church was “held
Monday night: “The Sunday School o!
to James Church presented: Miss: Vio
tot Taylor<a' very nandsome:-biblosfor
THE AFRO-AMERICAN
her faithfulness to the school and her
class of which she is the teacher,
‘Mra. Burgess Quickley, of Cheasa-
peake avenve gave a party Wednesday
evening, December 27th in honor of
her cousin, Miss Ttoser Scott, of
Petersburg, Va. Refreshments ‘were
served. Among the gusts were: Miss
Rebecca Harris, Mrs. Hiram Brown,
Mrs. Bertie Johnson, Airs. Luther
Eillingslea, Miss. Isabella Hill, "Miss
Margaret Ballard, Miss Lena Hitchins,
of Baltimore, Mr. and Airs, Burgess
Quickley.
Revival meeting commenced last
Monday night at Mt. Olivet Church.
Rey, Brown is conducting the meeting.
"Phe pastors of the town held a very
interesting meeting last Sunday even-
ing at St. James Chureh in_ finishing
up the plans for the great union reviv-
‘al meeting that will commence at St.
James A. U. M, P. Chureh on Febru-
ary 5th.
Mr. Charles Harris has returned
after’ spending several days in the
Southiand.
‘The daughters of Mrs, Laura Scovin,
whe had been sick for quite a while
died last Tuesday and was buried last
Friday evening from Mt. Olive Baptist
Chureh, RevaD. R. Powell conducted
the funeral services.
Mr. and Birs, John Young, of Cheas-
apeake avenue, gave a birthday party
fat thelr residence on last Friday even-
ing in honor of their daughter, Miss
Frances.
Quarterly conference was held last
Friday night at Mt. Calvary A. M. E,
Church of which Rev. Robert Gross
is pastor, ‘The reports showed the
church to be in a fairly good condl-
tion.
‘Masters George ‘Tyler, Raymond
Frazier and Milton Davage were
Jamong the Afro-American newsies to
receive a Christmas. wrest through the
Uberality of the editor, Mr. Murphy.
They are very much picased und are
encouraged to work harder next year.
CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS
Cristield, Ma, Jun, —A_ the
lchurches of the sity were crowded to
the doors Sunday In attendance upon
the last services of the yeat.
Sirs. Octavia, Washington. and MMis
Muggle ‘Allen, grand olfeers of the
Daughters of £iks organized n lodge
In this city this week. The name o
the now lodge is Great Light of Cris
Hela, and the following olfcers have
been installed: Bes." Enima Hern
ruler; Mrs. Mary Stirling, vice ruler
Birs. Cassie Mills, assistant viee ruler
Mes.zannle Berkey. nancial secre
tary! Airs, Olevia Cullen, reooring: see
retary; Miss Hattle Jewett, doorkeep
fer: Mrs, L. Saunders, gatekeeper; 311s
|Henrietta ‘Showell, escort; Mrs, Lizzi
Williams, “escort; Mesdames’ Lut
Johnson, Bertie Carr and Louisa C
Palmer, trustees,
Sirs. "‘Saran Johnson, of Levin, dle
hast Saturday morning after a long il
ness.
hin aac in
Cambridge, Md., Jan. 4. sev.
Young preached a New Year sermon
to a large audience Sunday morning.
"Phe choir furnished music. ‘The Sun-
day School under the leadership of
Mr, Wm. Mitchell and the Christian
Endeavor, Mr. Robert Bogsis, presi-
dent, are ‘doing finely.
‘Messrs. Joseph and Lewis Henry,
who have been spending the holidays
here with their parents, have returned
to school at Howard University.
Miss Lula Lee, of Chester, Pa., neice
of Mrs, Mary Lee, spent the holidays
here with her mother and brothers ai
249 High street.
‘Mr. 1 B. Turner wishes all of the
subscribers a Happy New Year.
‘Among the prominent business, in-
stitutions in the city are: Mr. and Mrs
Jackson, corner of Park Lane ane
Pine street, fine restaurant, ‘They al:
[so have tems for hire.
Mr. James Carroll has a first clas:
restaurant and numbers his patron
Among both races He is located at |
Market street.
‘Mr. Reuben has a fine automobil
for hiring purposes and expects to a
a large business.
Mr. William Jolly has a fine caf
with good accommodations and a nic
location at High and Pine streets.
‘Mrs, Viola Foster has a ple stand a
the corner of Pine and Cedar street.
‘Mr. Joseph Johnson has a lare
store well stocked: also two big auto
mobiles for hire.
‘Mr. Alfred Stewart has opened :
lunch room ot the corner of Cros
and Pine street. .
‘At Waugh M. E. Church, a tars
Jaudience was present in the mornin
Jto hear the pastor, Rev. Hargis. A
the watch night services the churcl
was, packed
‘Watch night services at Bethel A
‘M. EB. Church attracted a large at
tendance. ‘
| “Mary B. Cornish and children hav
returned from Washington, and Bait
more, where she visited ‘her fathe
Jand brother. Mr. H, L. Bowley and Di
'|3. Guy Bowley.
ANNAPOLIS JOTTINGS
Annapolis, Md. Jan. 4.—Ancient
city Lodge, No. 175 of Elks entertain.
Jed the ladies of Annapolis on New
Year's day from 4 to? p m. at thel
home on NorthWest street. About
500 ladies called during the afternoon
|and were condiicted through the home
which was handsomely decorated
Special music was rendered and 2
very fine collation served.
‘Mr. and Mrs, Hall Cully gave a tes
Jat their residence on North West St
New Year's day in honor of their twc
jsons. A number of their friends wer
present,
Mrs, Martha A. Hall, of Millersville
spent Saturday ‘with "Mrs. Rebece:
‘West, of Carroll street.
Mr, John Hardrick, of Washington
is visiting Mr. William H. Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Browi
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at a dinner Christmas day.
Miss Edna Spriggs entertained he
friends at a Christmas dance at he
residence on West street.
Miss Edythe Butler spent the hoti
days with, Mrs. George Pendelton 0
Baltimore,
Misses Eva and Nancy Valentin
spent the holidays with their sister
Mrs. Marion Ford, of Baltimore. -
Drs. Tda Carter, of | Washingtor
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Mrs. Norwood.
‘Mrs. Williams, Wife of Rev. B. s
Williams, is visiting friends in’ Phila
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‘Mr. Garnet Butler, of Baltimore, |
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BALTIMORE, JAN. 6, 1916
The reelection of Dr. F. N. Cardozo as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a cause for much satisfaction by the citizens of this city. His work while president of the local branch of the Association was of the unsellish character that is necessary to make endeavors of this kind a success.
Lynching statistics compiled by the Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., accompanied by a statement from Principal Moton, show that 54 persons were lynched in the United States during 1916. Since sixty seven persons were lynched in 1915, it would appear that mob violence in the South in on the decrease.
WHITE EMIGRATION
If the Canadians themselves are to be believed, one emigration that the war has not stopped is that of the white American into Canada. According to a news dispatch, 120,000 cross the line every year into the Dominion carrying with them an estimated wealth of $120,000,000. Canada less sparsely settled than the United States is doing everything it can to encourage the coming of these Americans. Just what the loss means to this country in the future, even the above figures can not give an accurate idea.
An American resident of the Dominion of Canada, who deprecates the migrations of his countrymen in such large numbers, has the following to say: "If instead of going North to Canada, Americans who want to make a change would go into the South, they would be far better off. It is a mistake that the South is an uncomfortable place to live in in the surer time. One can enjoy more physical comforts in the South the entire year than in any other part of the country under conditions of health certainly as good as in any other."
While it might appear temerity on the part of the Afro-American to answer for the thousands of whites why they prefer Canada to the South, nevertheless it does make note of the fact that there are other folks besides the Negro who prefer some other place to the South. Perhaps the South has large agricultural and health advantages. It does appear that some people are willing to put up with a medium of agriculture and health in order to enjoy other things that our own Southland knows not of, for example, progressive community spirit, and ideals of toleration and common justice.
A NEW X. M. C. A.
During the campaign to secure pledges for a $100,000 Young Mon's Christian Association in this city, International Secretary W. E. Moorland, who was conducting the campaign, made the following significant remarks: "The colored people of Baltimore will have a new building as soon as they decide that they are going to have it." Out of his wealth of experience in conducting similar campaigns, and in the collection of pledges after they had been made, he spoke with authority. He knew that in the last analysis, the success of a project of this kind would depend almost wholly upon the people who would benefit by it.
There were three parties to the agreement for a new building here: Julius Rosenwald, of Chicago, the white Y. M. C. A. of Baltimore and the colored citizens of Baltimore. Only this week comes the announcement that the white people have kept their part of the agreement by raising the $50,000, which means that all of the obligations have been kept with the exception of the one made by the colored people. There still remains about $10,000 in pledges to be paid by the colored citizens, and until this is paid, the responsibility for not having a building will certainly not rest upon Mr. Rosenwald or the Y. M. C. A. Dr. Moorland was a wise prophet.
DEAN PICKENS' NEW BOOK
"No man can serve two masters"
said a Hebrew wise man, but evidently
Hugh Auld had no knowledge of this
wisdom for he hired Frederick Douglass
out as a helper to the carpenters
in a Baltimore shipyard, back in the
thirties of the last century, and the
great man, who was to become the
greatest of his day, served as helper
not to one carpenter, but to all of the
seventy-five.
"All had an equal claim to his time and obedience. He had seventy-five masters, when as he suggests, one was bad enough. He was to answer the beck and call of each one, even if they all beckoned and called at the same time. He tells how, as a bewildered boy he received impossible and simultaneous orders from these hard men: 'Fred come help me count this timber here.'— 'Fred come carry this timber yonder.'— 'Fred bring that roller here.'— 'Fred go get a can of fresh water.'— 'Fred come help saw off the end of this timber.'— 'Fred go quick and get the crowbar.'— 'Fred hold on the end of this fall.'— 'Fred go to the blacksmith's shop and get a new punch.'— 'Haloo, Fred run and bring me a cold chisel.'— 'I say, Fred, bear a hand and get up fire under the steam box as quick as lightening.'— 'Hullo, nigger, come turn this grindstone.'— 'Come, come; move, move! and browse this timber forward.'— 'I say, darkky, blast your eyes! why don't you heat up some pitch?'— 'Haloo, Halloo, halloo, (three voices at the same time) 'Come here; go there; hold on where you are. D. in you, if you move I'll knock your brains out.'"
These were the intolerant conditions in Baltimore which made Douglass resolve upon escape to the North, and when successful a bitter foe to the slave holder whether he lectured in America or abroad. It was from such beginnings as these that Frederick Douglass, whose one hundredth birthday anniversary will be celebrated next month, rose to the position of foremost abolitionist, member of the upper house of the legislature in the District of Columbia, Marshall and Recorder of Deeds to the District, Minister to Haiti and president of the Freedmen's Bank.
Three of the chapters of Dean Picken's well written and well printed book, "The New Negro" are devoted to sketches to Frederick Douglass, Alexander Hamilton, and Abraham Lincoln, whom he terms a "Negro a near-Negro, and a white man," referring to the colored blood of Alexander Hamilton. More important and less interesting are the several chapters setting forth the views of the intelligent Negro of this generation upon the race question.
There are chapters upon "Fifty Years after Emancipation." "Grounds of Hope," "Industry," "Education," "Lynching" and the "Ultimate Effects of Segregation." Therein he ot only takes the white man, North and South, to task, who little suspected, that "the ultimate test of both his government and his religion would lie in his relation to that silent, accommodating black man," but he urges his brethren in black to quit attempting to manage the white man as Brer Rabbit managed Brer Fox by his superior wits; indication, circumlocution and conning. "The greatest need in America today between white and black people is an era of frankness and honest expression of opinion."
No clearer exposition of the thots and aspirations of the young colored man in this generation have been expressed than in Dean Picken's "The New Negro."
"The New Negro"—His political and Civil Status and Related Bessays, by William Pickens, Lit. D., Dean of Morgan College, Baltimore. 1915—Natee Company, Publishers, N. Y. $1.00 net.
A WELL EXPLANATION OF LYNCHING
W. E. Wimpy, writing in the Manufacturers' Record, Baltimore, says: Lynching in the South is a fact, not a theory. In your issue of August 24, I showed by statistics seventy-eight lynchings in nine and one-half months in the United States, and seventy-seven of them were in the South. This, I said, was caused by the multitude of county governments within the Southern states, and I stik to it. There is no land under Heaven where the officers swarm from so many hives as in the State of Georgia.
A few days ago our newspapers were telling of a woman who went to intercede in a dispute between her son and an overseer; the man attacked the mother; the boy killed the overseer and fled. When he was captured he did not know the man was dead and that his mother had been lynched. The man who notices things and remembers them, will tell you that the majority of those lynched never see inside of a courthouse from the time the notion is taken to lynch until their eyes are closed in death on the tree.
Now, I will give some figures that the doubting Thomases can look up. The six New England States have combined sixty-seven counties; Georgia has 152.
The Middle States—New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware—have combined 153 counties; Georgia has 152.
The four Middle States have a population of 19,521,214; Georgia has only 2,609,121.
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population of 6,652,683; Georgia has only 2,609,121.
The sixteen Southern States combined have 1,504 counties, which constitute an army that is controlled and presided over by sixteen state armies or state governments, besides a large army of politicians, and a still larger army of more respectable non-producing gentry, and there are two other large non-producing armies that are helping to keep the "dear peepul" away from the savings banks of the "dear Solid South."
Not since one of the 1,504 little county or family governments has been born in the Southern states has papa or the state dared to invade or enter therein unless requested by her sheriff, not even when five were lynched on one tree, three men and two women, and one man shot for good measure, all on the same day. . . .
It is unthinkable that the guarantee of our nation should be treated as a scrap of paper. With several hundred lynched since Mr. Wilson took the oath I mentioned above, I have yet to hear of him opening his mouth or raising a hand toward attempting to protect one life from being lynched. He could at least have written one "note." Duck and dodge the question as we may, Mr. Wilson has failed in this situation, and it is criminal to attempt to deny it.
WITH THE EXCHANGES
A bold robber in Chattanooga, Tenn., entered a white man's apartments and compelled the Negro janitor at the point of a pistol to tie the victim to a bed write the thief ransacked his pockets. He also relieved the janitor of his loose change.
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Jackson, Miss. Jan. 2.—Because she slept in the same sleeper in which a colored man rode. Mrs. Betty Norton, of Philadelphia, was awarded $1000 damages by the Mississippi Supreme Court. Mrs. Norton boarded a train in Philadelphia enroute for Memphis, and a colored man engaged a birth in the same sleeper. Mrs. Norton protested, but the officials refused to disturb the sleeper.
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Make haste when you are purchasing a bargain, but when you marry go slow.
It is a sad house where the hen chrews louder than the rooster.
Be Something; anything but mean.
Prepare the nest for the hen and she will lay eggs for you.
Annual Meeting Of N. A. A. C. P.
Annual Meeting Of N. A. A. C. P.
ation. The report of the Crisis was read at the afternoon meeting by Augustus Granville Dill, business manager.
The resignation of Oswald Garrison Villard, as treasurer of the Association, following his resignation from the Crisis Board a few weeks ago called for many expressions of regret. Efforts on the part of a number of members of the Board of Directors to get Mr. Villard to reconsider his actions wore of no avail. He said, however, that he was willing to remain as one of the vice presidents of the Association.
It is generally known that Mr. Villard's resignation was brought about because of a difference of views between himself and Dr. DuBois as to the general policy to be followed by the Crisis, the official organ of the Association.
Dr. F. N. Cardozo, of Baltimore, the only representative on the Board from this city, was unanimously reelected, and he was the recipient of congratulations from many of the members present upon his reelection.
18-2. BALK-LINE BILLIARD MATCH
INTER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Colored professional billiard players will make their how for public approval in New York on January 8th, and 9th at St. Mark's Hall, West 138th street in game of 18-2, Balk-line billiards of 1000 points, 500 each night, or the first time in an authentic professional game, the stakes amounted to $200, and the entire gate receipts. The players are the two best known colored players in the United States. Mr. J. W. Simms, champion of Chicago and the West, will meet Mr. Minor Haney, champion of New York and the East, now holder of the open national championship 18-2 Balk-Line Trophy which was donated through the Colored Amature Billiard Players, assisted by the Brunswick Colander Co. 1814. Mr. Simms comes East with a gilt edge reputation as a billiard player. Mr. Haney, who is well known to all billiard fans of New York, up-to-date is without a peer in the game, having heretofore defeated with ease mighty Dosewell, (the Longshoreman) who for years was the New York champion. It is expected that in meeting Mr. Simms the Western champion will meet his first real opponent since coming back home from South America 18 months ago.
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Jolly Odd Fellows' New Year Breakfast
While the bells were ringing, the whistles tooting and the cannon booming, in honor of the entry of the New Year, members of the Jolly Odd Fellows were assembling in Odd Fellows Hall preparatory to indulging in the annual New Year Dinner. The dinner commenced a little after midnight and long after the lights on the streets had been put out, joy and good cheer reigned supreme. The affair enjoyed one and was participated in by about forty members of the Order. Mr. Samuel Garrett acted as master of ceremonies and headmaster. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Oscar Massey, Wm. Christian, Thomas B. H. Murphy, Jr., and other members.
The following menu was served at
1:30 a. m
Pickles Olives Chow Chow
Fried Oysters
Ham Turkey
Prominent among the members of the Jolly Odd Fellows present were: Messrs. Joseph Allen, R. J. Turner, Thomas B. Slater, J. J. Sampson, E. J. Murray, William Gross, T. H. Carey, Carey, W. H. Smith, Gosco W. H. Smith, Harry Franklin, J. M. Johnson, Samuel Garrett, F. Bell, C. Mooney, O. Frisby, C. Scholtz, J. Washington, A. Franklin, Oscar J. Mason, R. H. Lane, F. Clark, C. Gibson, W. E. Robinson, C. Gibson, W. E. Robinson, William Christian, T. Brock, Wm. Winfield. Harry Franklin is marshal and James Franklin, organist.
BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING
On Thursday, December 28, 1916,
Mr. George E. Brown and Miss Kitty
A. Johnson were married at the residence
of Mr. John F. Thomas, 1602
Division street. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. D. G. Mack, after
which a reception was served their
immediate friends and on Sunday the
happy couple left for Lynchburg. Va.
to visit the parents of the bride. They
will reside in Washington, D. C.
AMES BOY SCOTS ORGAN-
IZE A MILITARY BAND
The public will be pleased to know that Troop No. 14, Boy Scouts, of Ames Memorial M. E. Church, have now an organized band of eighteen pieces of musical instruments and will soon make their debut as a Scout Military Band. Scout Master Patterson is deservant of commendation for his enterprising spirit. These instruments cost the boys $399.00 upon which the boys have made an initial payment of $58.00. The Afro-American is calling attention to this splendid movement and desires to commend the boys and to recommend them to the public with the hope that they will aid them in their future payments on their instruments. Any person desiring to help may send subscriptions to the Afro-American or to Rev. Albert J. Mitchell, 1363 N. Calhoun street or to Scout Master Charles Patterson, 2225 Etting street. The same will be acknowledged through the columns of the Afro-American.
Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, of New Orleans, La., preached at Ames M. E. Church Sunday morning, December 31st.
Dr. I. Garland Penn, secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society, made the chief address at a mass meeting held in the interest of Morgan College at Ames Memorial M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon. Dr. J. O. Spencer presided.
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The Associated Bachelors' Bible Class of Metropolitan E. E. Sunday School was tendered a banquet last Sunday afternoon by their teacher, Mr. George I. Simms. After a few short addresses by the pastor, Rev. S. Thomas, Mr. George F. Simms, Mr. W. Thomas, Mr. George F. Simms, and the members are entered into the dining room where a sumptuous repast was spread consisting of roast pig, stuffed with oysters, cold slaw, sweet potatoes, peas, cake and punch. The officers of the class are: Thaddeus Banks, presides; Edward Jackson, vice-president; Edward C. Minnis, presiding secretary; Wm. Thomas Bell, recording secretary; Charles Patterson, treasurer; Charles Mills, chapin; George I. Simms, teacher.
SILVER SPRING
The Silver Spring Literary Society had a very interesting program rendered by the Silver Spring Choir last Sunday. The members of the Social are working hard to make their literary department a great success. Every Sunday the committee endeavors to entertain the public as follows: Paper, "Resurrection" Mr. Wm. Hawkins, president of the Silver Spring Social; solo, Mrs. Benjamin Smith; recitation, "The Holy City." Mrs. Gertrude Hill. The directress of the choir, Mrs. Robert A. Elliott, in an appropriate speech presented the directress, with a handshake in a beautiful "God's Way Not Ours." by the pianist, Mrs. Estella Tolson Jones; Mrs. Emma Hall presented the pianist, also with a handsome sum in a purse, Mrs. Hall spoke of the willingness of Mrs. Jones and the love she had for the choir. Address by the chaplin, Mr. Jake Northern, who is president of the literary. Solo, Mrs. Estella Tolson, Mrs. Emma Hall, president of the choir; Mrs. Robert A. Elliott, treasurer; Mrs. Gertrude Hill, directress; Mrs. Estella Tolson Jones, pianist
KINDLY REMEMBERED
The Ladies' Missionary Society of the Macedonia Baptist Church sent Christmas baskets laden with delicacies of the season to the inpossessors of the incarceration the baskets were filled by Mrs. D. G. Mack, Mrs. Maggie Lakeman, Mrs. Sarah Lee, Mrs. Helen Hunt and Mrs. Ella Mitchell. The Boy Scouts of the church made the deliveries, namely, Messrs. Cornelius Thompson, John Albert Johnson, Mack, R. Thompson, Albert Johnson, Mrs. D. G. Mack, president; Miss Etta Seger, secretary; Rev. D. G. Mack, D. Mack, pastor
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DR B N CARDOZO
Who was unanimously reelected a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
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The Bachelors' New Year Dance held Monday night at the Plaza Studio was a brilliant affair. Among those present were Misses G. Booth, Allen sisters of Philadelphia, Miss Briggs, of Boston, Mass.; Miss Thompson, of New York; Misses Bertha Young, Emma Dorsette, Florence Lansey, Agnes Lansey, Mamie Lansey, Alice Mitchell, Juliet Thomas, M. U. Thomas, Max M. Dickerson, James, Bertha James, Hammond, Lottie Ruff, Mary Bragg, Nelle Bragg, Bert Hawkins, Blanch Woodland, Florence Gaines, Josephine Gaines, Augusta Rohobot, Pearl Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. James A. B. Callis, Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Hughes, E. J. Wheatley, J. C. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. George Murray, Curtis Carpenter., Messrs. Henry Hale, Everett Lane, Fearless Williams, Sam Mason, Dr. Wilson of Washington; Clarke Smith, William Carver, Ty Hatt, Williams of Boston, Dr. P. Price Hurst, and others.
The members of the Bachelors are: Messrs. John Hampton, Roscoe DeWitt Price, E. B. Taylor, P. D. G. Pernington and E. Verry Stokes.
JOLLY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Thighman gave a jolly Christmas party on last Wednesday evening, at their residence, 1153 N. Calhoun street, in honor of Mrs. Lawson Limiey, of Washington. The rooms were decorated with Christmas foliage, and lighted with red candles. The guests included: Mr. and Mrs. John Grant, Mr. and Mrs. David Waters, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lipscott, bm. and Mrs. John Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Medley, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris, Mr. Andrew Medley, Miss Sara Wallace and Mr. William Johnson. Refreshments were served at a late hour.
The Saturday Evening Whist Club was entertained by Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Browne, of North Cayre street, last Friday night. Those present included: Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Chissell, Mr. and Mrs. Truly Hatchett, Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Turner, Dr. and Mrs. E. V. Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson and Dr. and Mrs. Howard E. Young.
Mr. T. Montgomery Gregory, of Washington, delivered an address urging that women be given the right to vote at the regular meeting of the Progressive Suffrage Club, held at the residence of Mrs. Mason A. Hawkins, 1532 Draid Hill avenue, last Saturday night. A collation followed.
The officers of the club are: Mrs. Howard E. Young, president; Mrs. Mason A. Hawkins, vice president; Mrs. R. G. Chissell, secretary; Miss Annie Smith, treasurer, and Mrs. Carrington L. Davis, chairman of the executive committee.
ENTERTAIN THEIR PASTOR
Mr and Mrs. John Galloway, of 579 Laurens street, entertained their pastor, Rev. Charles E. Stewart, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, and his wife; also Rev. Thomas pastor of Metropolitan M. E. Churh, and his family. The celebration took place Christmas day and an enjoyable evening was spent.
NOTED EVANGELIST HERE
Mrs. G. W. Buffalo, the gifted evangelist who successfully conducted a revival for Rev. C. A. Tindley, of Philadelphia, and I. H. Ringgold, B. W. Arnett, Bethel, New York, is in the city and will gladly make engagements to conduct revivals. While here her address is 1237 Drudh Hill avenue.
A PRETTY DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Curby, of Edgewater, Md. gave a pretty dinner party at their home Friday, December 29. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Simms, Mrs. L Snowden, Mrs. Carrie Simpson, of Annapolis; Mrs. Kate Simpson, of Warnock; Mrs. Kate of Baltimore; Rev. Williams and Rev. Goodrich, of Annapolis. A very pleasant evening was spent.
MRS. JENKINS BURIED
The funeral of Mrs. Elinora V. Jenkins, formerly of Harrisonville, Baltimore county, took place from the residence of her daughter; Mary E. Johnson, 812 Pitcher street, December 29. Mrs. Jenkins was the widow of the late William H. Jenkins, of Baltimore Co. Interment was in Home Cemetery, Rockdale, Baltimore county, Md. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mary E. Johnson, Emma E. Young, Janie Jenkins, and one grandson.
Y. M. C. A. BUYS HOME
Nashville, Tenn., January 4—Permanent headquarters for the locat Y. M. C. A. were secured recently with the purchase of the Duncan Hotel property at a cost of $68,000. The furniture and fixtures, silverware, dishes, with all of the furnishings of the hotel were included in the purchase.
Boosts & Knocks.
The revival season in the churches comes as an appropriate climax to the Christmas festivities. It is certainly needed and should reap a wonderful harvest.
The impression created by the players at the Colonial Theatre during the past few months was indeed favorable, and that they will be with us no more is indeed regrettable. The results of the effort in this city prove conclusively that a theatre for colored people with colored actors can be conducted with ease. We would not be expected that the Quality Amusement Corporation would be able to declare a 100 per cent dividend as a result of its two months' operations here. Slowly, but surely, the people of this city were beginning to appreciate the value of the actors each week the box office receipts were little better than the week preceding.
There were a number of criticisms that could have been made, but because of the newness of the enterprise and our over-anxiety to see it succeed, no mention was made of them. We make them no what they may be guide position to the patron, to impart a similar venture: It is conceivable that it was impossible to find a colored man able to manage the theatre. Even as a figurehead he would have had a stimulating effect upon the patrons. The white manager has not as yet learned how to deal with his darker-hued men and his white men, whom you would not make for an acceleration of the office receipts. The Colonial was conspicuous by the absence of colored men in executive positions. There might also have been colored boys or girls to sell candy. Sure no extra amount of intelligence is needed to fill this position. The programs could have been colored—a colored concern—any of the five or six printing offices in the city.
Anyhow, the stay of the Colonial players in the city will not be barren of results and barring the few harm-scaucum burlesques that occur in the city, a few weeks was of an educational value that cannot be overestimated.
There are several ways of getting one's name in the newspapers. If you don't want to knock somebody down, you can beat your wife or have your wife beat you, or—you can die. Of course there are other ways such as performing some public service or attaining to some pronounced success in your particular line. Our good friend, Brother-W. Ashley 'Awkins, how ever, chose the surest way to come to the limelight. With characteristic verbose infelicity he warned the public at a meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. of the selfish motives of the colored newspaper men of Baltimore. Of course no one takes Brother 'Awkins seriously but to satisfy a cherished ambition to see THE name in print we hereby and herein take the pleasure of publishing the same—Brother W. Ashley 'Awkins, Esp
No amount of mud, however, can so blur the vision of the intelligent people of this community that they will fall to see the virtue of the criticism made in these columns a few weeks ago. The prestige of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in this city, which reached its axp during the encumebency of Dr. F. N. Cardozo as its president, has, in the past year, steadily gone down, and if something is not soon done to revive interest in the institution, it will be as dead as the Forum whose destinies were led from cradle to the grave by Honorable 'Awkins. Baltimore needs a local branch of this admirable institution, but in order that it might be a success and enlist the support of the entire people it will have to get at its head a character who will be so sincere in his efforts to help the whole people that his enthusiasm will begin enthusiasm and enlist support.
TRINITY QUEENS' RALLY
The Annual Queen's Rally of Trinity A. M. E. Church will be held on their regular date, Friday, February 3rd, at 8 P. M., under the auspices of the Minnie L. Gaines Sunshine Circle. Meetings are held now each week on Tuesday evenings, at 8 o'clock clock making arrangements. We shall not feature the sunshine that suit our theme of the Acting President and Lady of the Land. Every one connected with the rally and who desire to take part please attend the weekly meetings. We also take this means to inform the public that Trinity Church, under the auspices of the Circle mentioned above, assisted by our members and friends, was the first city in one night, and each has been a decided success. Last year we made such a fine report that the whole city is now allow with queens' rallies. Mrs. Martha Thompson, the president of the Circle, has the honor of conceiving the novel idea of the one-night rally. It is true that one of our popular churches has the first one in history it was held for one week each queen reigning but we held ours on the rapid transit plan.
We feel proud to have set the pace of a plan that has met with a crowning success with all those who gave them. So we cordially invite you to come and help us on February 23, 1917. Probably you may catch more new ideas, as we need assistance from every side.
Offers of the Circle are: Mrs. Martha Thompson, president; Mrs. Sarah Lewis, first vice president; Mrs. Laura Banks, second vice president; Mrs. Mamie Bruce, financial secretary; Mrs. Maggie Tucker, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Rachel Penaldo, chairman of executive board, and general secretary of rally. Rev. S. M. Johnson, pastor.
TO HOLD QUEEN'S RALLY
The members of the Day Ursery are preparing for a mnister Queen's Rally to take place the 15th of February at Sharp Street Memorial Church. Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, who was the directress of the first rally of this kind ever held in this city, will be in charge of the affair and the arrangements call for one of the most spectacular affairs ever held in the city.
GRAND QUEEN'S RALLY will be held at Israel Baptist Church, Orleans street near Broadway, Thursday January 18th, 1917. Silver offering at the Door. Mrs. Josephine Howard President: Rey J. H. Williams, Pastor
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C. MARCELLUS DORSEY
Chairman of the Committee in charge of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Father Charles R. Uncles to the Priesthood.
Holds Public Meeting
The local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held a meeting at the Metropolitan M. E. Church Monday afternoon. Prominent among the speakers were Dr. James H. L. Diggs, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Prof. Dwight O. W. Holmes, and Dr. H. W. Thomas, pastor of Metropolitan Metho dist Episcopal Church. Dr. Diggs declared that everything should be done to boost the work the National Association is doing. "Our people must be taught the meaning of the word liberty," Dr. Diggs went on to say. Every great movement begins with the thinking man, and has behind it some well trained man or woman who is well trained. Though Frederick Douglas never went to school, he was taught by a Harvard professor."
The sneaker then urged that every manhood right be contended for and every discrimination fought, and he praised the local branch for its previous rights against discrimination.
Prof. Holmes declared that the white South was engaged in a nation-wide propaganda to make the rest of the country believe that the Negro is inferior. He said that many colored people possessed what is termed the "Jim Crow" soul, and that they acted as if they were inferior to the whites.
"I believe in every right for all races," he said, "and realize that in all times the oppressed had to wring concessions from the oppressor. The one instance where this rule did not prove true was intheCivil War, when the race secured its emancipation from bondage through the struggle between the North and the South"
Rev. Thomas declared that one of the drawbacks to the racein this city was the refusal to follow leadership. He bespoke his interest in the aims and work of the association.
Albany's Social Service Problems.
Among the prominent white people who are co-operating in the movement recently granted in Albany, N. X., for the purpose of improving economic and social conditions among the colored people of Albany are Rev. Father Archambault, who represents Bishop Cusack and the Roman Catholic benevolences of the diocese; the Rev. Boelfl D. Brookes of St. Paul's Episcopal church, Imbiii Samuel H. Gobkerson of Temple Beth Emanuel, the Rev. W. H. Stubbline of the Sixth Presbyterian church and Alvin C. Quentel, commissioner of charities.
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James B. Clarke Goes to Rio Janeiro.
Comments of regret in school circles among our people in Brooklyn are many because James B. Clarke has given up his position as a teacher of Spanish in the high school to enter business as the representative of a United States commercial firm at Rio Janeiro. Mr. Clarke is a graduate of Cornell university. He has already left for his new post of duty.
Lincoln Graduates Are Progressive.
Graduates and students of Lincoln university are co-operating with the faculty of the school in raising funds for the erection of the Rendell memorial in honor of the president of the university. Graduates of Lincoln residing in the southwest have formed an alumni association and are contributing to the fund in a body.
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GREEN—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Emma J. Green, who departed this life two years ago today, January 7, 1915.
Mother, I am sad and lonely
Since you have gone from me;
And it seems there is no pleasure
In this dreary world for me.
Two long years dear mother
Since you were called away;
And our hearts are still aching
Just as it did that day.
By her husband and children,
Edith and James
EVANS—In loving remembrance of our mother, Margaret, who entered into rest two years ago today, January 5, 1915.
Once we had a loving mother
Patient, tender, sweet was she,
And it was a pleasure, brother
To be seated 'round her knee.
Sickness overtook our mother
Shook her frame from hand to foot
After each convulsion, brother
Fresh hold in her Lord she took.
Death at last claimed our mother,
Laid his hand upon her brow
Now, it's sad to think, my brother
That we have no mother now.
By her sons, Walter and Henry.
IN MEMORIAM
In sad but loving remembrance of my loving wife, Mary F. Saunders, who departed this life one year and six months ago today, January 1, 1917, in full triumph of faith.
Loved in life, in death remembered
By her loving husband
W. H. Saunders
CARDS OF THANKS
We extend our deepest thanks to our many friends or their heartfelt sympathy during our mother's illness. Emma Young, Mary E. Johnson and Janie Jenkins
Mrs. Annie Bentley wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness to her mother during her illness and for the beautiful designs at her death.
Mrs. Ellen M. Keller, wife of the late Isaac Keller and mother of Mrs. Annie Bently, Florence Gosnell, Douglass and Ernest, departed this life on December 25, 1916 at her late residence. 1010 Druid Hill avenue. The deceased was born in Finksburg, Carroll county. Md., and was a toll gate keeper at said place for a number of years. For twenty-five years she was a resident of Baltimore city and was a member of Metropolitan Church. She is charitable and loving mother, and leaves many friends to mourn their loss.
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Preaching and Communion at 11 a.
m. and 7:30 p. m.
Bible Class at 10 a. m., Mary H.
Smith, teacher.
Sunday School at 2:30, Charles Tolson,
superintendent.
A. C. E. League Exercises at 6 p. m.
John Murray, President
Lively worship and good music at all
services. Charlie Henry, Chorister
Belshazzar and his feast, Jan. 22nd
ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH
Lexington and Carlton Sts.
P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor.
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor
subject "The Power of Kindness"
2:30 p. m., Sunday School.
Parents are requested to send their
children. Special exercises.
4:30 p. m., Allen Endeavor League
A Spirit-led Consecration Service
8 p. m., Special Sermon and Communion.
H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S.
Wm. Butler, President of League
ST. LUKE U. A. M. E. CHURCH
Spring St. near McKiderry
Rev. John Jas. Parker, Pastor
1701 N. Dallas St.
9 a. m. Class
11 a. m. Preaching by Rev. Solomon Bedford.
5 to 6 p. m. Bible Class
7 p. m. Spencer League
8 p. m. Lord's Supper
Meeting will continue next week under
the direction of Rev. Solomon Bed
ford.
Dr. J. A. S. Cole, Pastor.
Residence: 1124 Pena Avenue
11 a. m., Preaching by Dr. E. H.
Currp, Presiding Elder, of Media, Pa.
Holy Communion.
2.30 p. m., Sabbath School.
W. W. Brown, Supt.
6.20 p. m., V. C. E. League
Mrs. J. B. Alkins, President
7:45 p. m., Preaching by Presiding
Elder Dr. E. H. Curry
All welcome to the Feast
SOCIAL PREE BAPTIST CHURCH
Raborg 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.
2.30 p. m., Praver Meeting.
8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Clinton
Richardson.
PERKINS SQUARE BAPT. CHURCH
George and Ogston Street
George and Ogston Street
F. R. Williams, D. d., D. Pastor
Continuation of Union Revival conducted by Rev. J. A. Pinson, D. d., of Jenkinstown Pa.
Kevin Pinson will preach at 11 a. m.,
5:30 and 8 p. m. All are invited
2.30 p. m. Sunday School
PROGRAM FOR Y. W. C. A.
Sunday at 5 o'clock
A New Year's Message by Dr. E. Z.
Johnson. Solo by Mrs. Massey.
C. Davage, President
E. E. Bright, Secretary
WANTED—A reliable woman as Matron. Apply at the Association Building, 1200 Druid Hill avenue
COTTAGE ASSO. PRAYER MEETINGS on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights during the month of January. All are welcome to come.
225 Dolphin street
CORNISH—in sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, M. E. Cornish, who died three years ago January 6, 1913.
Loved in life, in death remembered.
By her son.
George Cornish
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8 p. m., Evangelistic Service
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Revival Service every mis
EASTERN M. E. FIRE ANI-
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McElderry St. & Patterson Parken
Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor.
Residence 11 n. Ely Communion
2:30 p. m., Sunday School
3 p. m., Special Sermon by the Pastor, subject "The Old Ship of Zion."
Life preservers—The Grace of God.
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor to Amazon Court. No. 10. Knights of Pythias and invited guests.
ASBURY M. E. CHURCH
Lexington and East Streets.
Rev. G. E. Curry, Pastor.
11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor.
Holy Communion
A Special Service will be rendered
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor
All cordially invited to these services.
Retval services every night next
week
CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH
N. M. Carroll, D. D. Pastor.
Residence: 334 S. Caroline Street
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor
A New Year Sermon
2:30 p. m., Sunday School
5 p. m., Epworth League.
Special Sermon by Nonpariel Benefi-
sary Society.
8 p. m., Memorial Service for deceased members.
Monday night, Concert given by the
wives of the ministers of the city.
ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH
Rev. R. A. Green Eastor.
11 a. m. Preaching by Pastor.
2.30 p. m. Sunday School.
Mr. Jeremiah Young, Supt.
6:30 p. m., Epworth League
8 p. m. Preaching.
Mrs. E. B. Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid
Mr. A. Thompson, Pres. Jr. League.
Mrs. Sarah Ragland, President E. L.
K. D. Ragland, Pres. Brotherhood
9 a. m., Class Meeting.
11 a. m., Consecration of the new
Individual Communion Service and
Holy Communion.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School
3:30 p. m., Rev. J. H. Taylor, pastor
of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, will
preach; with choir and congregation
6 p. m., Young People's League.
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor
Holy Communion
Next week revival services
Moses Johnson, S. E. Supt.
Clifford Perry, Church Clerk.
Estella Butler, President League
Everybody's church. Everybody
Rev. B. H Knight, Pastor.
King's Daughters Day
Mrs Carrie Williams President
10 a. m., Class; John Wood, Leader.
11 a. m., Rev. Dr. Bunday
2 p. m., Sunday School.
T. H. McGowan, Supt.
3.30 p. m., Dr. S. M. Johnson, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church, choir and congregation
6.30 p. m., C. E. D.
Wm E. Henigen, Supt.
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor.
Holy Communion
Wm. Wood, Steward
CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH
Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor
11 a. m., Rev. William Hoy
2.30 p. m., Sunday School.
6.30 to 8 p. m. Christian League.
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor
Holy Communion.
Wednesday, January 10th, at 8 p. m.
Rev. S. Washington
Thursday evening, January 11th at 8 o'clock, lecture by Dr. A. B. Calls on "Theology"
THE COLORED BAPTIST CHURCH
Premont and Alliance Street
Havre de Grâce, Md.
11 a. m. Preaching by Pastor.
2 p. m., Sunday School
6:45 p. m., Baptist Y. P. Union.
8 p. m. Sermon by Pastor and first
Communion in this year.
You are invited to come.
W. F. Dickerson, D. D. Pastor
M. M. Monk, Clerk.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Hoffman street near Division
11 a. m. subject "Foundation of the
Christian Religion"
8 p. m. Subject: "The Wedding Ring
Bible School at 3 o'clock.
Christian Endeavor at 7 p. m.
Led by Henry Holland
Debriah Leonard, President
Mrs. Lucy Murdock, Secretary
W. F. Allen in charge
Edgar Stevenson, church vlerk.
All are welcome
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Draud Hill Ave. and Robert St.
Elder P. G. Rogers, Paster.
Sabbath (Saturday) Service.
10 a.m. Sabbath (noon)
11:40 a.m. Teaching service
Young People's Vesper service, 3:20
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10 to $30 A WEEK
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Mrs. Patience Harris is
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GREAT RECORD AT BATH HOUSE
The Walters Public Baths, Argyle avenue, had over 37,000 patrons during 1916. While the baths could accommodate many, the figures are regarded as gratifying. It is hoped to make much better record in 1917. The laundry had the biggest record in its history during December, 1,254 women having availed themselves of the privilege to do their home laundering under ideal conditions. Some days as many as ninety women were there. The cost is merely nominal. There were 1,225 baths during the month, a substantial increase over the same month in December.
Mr. William L. Butler, Jr., who succeeded Mr. Joseph L. Myers as superintendent, is elated over the fine showing that the laundry will increase and expresses the opinion that more males and females should patronize the baths.
Mr. Thomas A. Date is his assistant. A matron has charge of the Women's department.
A CHRISTENING PARTY
Mr. and Mrs. David Waters, of 1306 Argley avenue, entertained quite a number of friends at the christening of two of their children, Jerome and Dorothy Waters Monday. Those present were Rev. Alfred Young, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Thomas, of Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Tilghman, Mr. and Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Jiggitts, Mrs. Brichus, Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, Mrs. Matthews, Mr. Edward Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. James Lienne and Mr. John Cooper, Sr.
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
Quite a bit of talent in dramatic art was displayed Friday afternoon, December 22, in the assembly room of the Colored Training School, Saratoga and Mount streets, when the junior B Class appeared in an original poetical play entitled "The World in America at Christmas Time." The room was tastefully decorated with evergreens, American flags and red and green crepe paper. To carry out the true spirit of Christmas, a beautiful spruce pine tree, laden with colored balls formed part of the decorations. The blackboards, which were artistically decorated with winter scenery, furnished a beautiful back ground.
The play, under the skillful direction of Mr. Lewis H. Murray, an instructor in the school, was worked up by the class in connection with geography.
The cast was well fitted to the roles and the players succeeded in maintaining the real interest of the audience up to the end.
Those who took part in the play are as follows: Misses Constantia Wharton, Mary Williams, Blanche Moore, Mildred Miller, Vivian Hall, Marle Holt, Hattie Tilghman, Rachel Ross, Edna Hall, Emailine Wilson, Jennifer Widney, Hattie Phipper, Sertrude Finney, Elizabeth Ireland, Serita Whiting, Beatrice Young, Messrs. Charles Jones, Edga Thomas, Samuel Owings, Clarence Gross.
Other members of the class who were not in the play, but who were instrumental in making it a success are, Misses Lucille Scott and Fannie Glascose, Messrs. Geo. Allen, and James Robinson.
The music for the occasion was furnished by Mr. Lyston Taylor, who is also a member of the class.
A NEW YEAR PARTY
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Burton entertained a few friends on New Year's day at their residence, 415 Tyson street. An elaborate dinner was served at 6.30 p. m. after which the evening was spent in vocal and instrumental music. Among those invited were: Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Robinson, Mrs. Wm. Duncan, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Messrs. Collins Butler, Wm. C. Anderson, Wm. Gullis, Prof. Richard Washington, and Mr. Alphonzo Barbour, of Alexandria, Va.
QUIETLY MARRIED
The wedding of Miss Violletta Dodd to Mr. Louis Eugene Lowman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lowman, of Woodbine, Carroll county, Md., took place on Sunday, December 31, 1916, at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, 1519 Druid Hill avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. Sanders, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church.
EMPLOYEES CELEBRATE
Forgetful of all the cares of 1916, the employees of the Afro-American gathered at the home of Mr. Percy T. Borron, 732 Pierce street, Sunday night to watch 1916 give up the ghost and 1917 be ushered into the realm of time.
While waiting for the old year to vanish they pledged interest in the work for making the Afro-American a better journal than ever is 1917.
Just as the bells began to peal out the death of 1916 and the birth of 1917 and blank cartridges also announced the dual event, toasts were drunk to the new year and tears shed for the departing one. One was also drunk for John H. Murphy 3rd, who was kept away by an engagement with Morpheus.
A social hour was spent afterward, toward the close of which Mr. Booster Knock came in. The employees were all for throwing him out, but it was thought best not to mar the advent of the year, but give him a chance to adopt some New Year resolutions so that the public may be appeased.
Among those present, besides Booster Knock, were: Messrs Harry Gilbert, George D. Gilbert, Franklin F. Johnson, Peroy T. Borron, Daniel H. D. Arnett and John H. Murphy, Jr.
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This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00
My prices $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00
Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175
Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete
538 DOLPHIN ST. Bet. Division St. & Penna. Av.
Madison 4067 PHONES Madison 4921-J
Mrs. Robert A. Elliott
Branch Office 2109 Druid Hill Ave. Phone Mt. Vernon 4528 IMMEDIATE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT In regards to the report that I have formed a partnership. I wish to state that I am absolutely alone, and have no partnership connection with anyone. Respectfully,
Some people prefer QUALITY, others look at PRICES. I can suit you. My prices make it expensive to go elsewhere when in need of an UNDERTAKER.
DOCTORS HAVE GOOD TIME
Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilkins entertained the monthly meeting of the Maryland Medical, Pharmaceutical Association at a social session at Paca Hall Monday night. Following a brief business session, presided over by Dr. S. Bernard Hughes, the cares of professional work gave away to the New Year spirit. The February meeting will be held at the home of Dr. Luther E. McNeal. Among those present were: Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Wright, Harry F. Brown, D. C. Brown, B. F. Browne, A. O. Reid, Richard G. Baker, T. S. Hawkins, R. G. Chissell, E. V. Fitzgerald, E. J. Wheatley, J. C. Robinson, D. G. Scott, G. L. Hall, Edward Short, H. S. McCard, S. B. Hughes, Leon Mayer. Drs. C. H. Fowler, E. M. Boyle, Cecil Gloucester, O. D. Jones, E. V. Stokes and Wilson, of Washington. Misses Lottle Ruff, Edith Gibson, Mary Toney, Bertha Dickerson, and Orra Weaver, of New York city.
A DINNER PARTY
The dinner party given by Miss Bertha Young, W. Richmond street, on last Sunday was one of the most elaborate affairs of the holiday week. Among those present were Misses Alen and Genevieve Booth, of Philadelphia; Lottie Ruff, Bertha Young, Augusta Rohobolt, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. B. Callis, Messrs. Fritz Pollard, of Brown University; John Williams, P. D. G. Pennington, Henry Hale, E. Verry Stokers and Everett Lane.
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PROMINENT WORKER DEAD Mrs. Rosie Johnson, for the past eight years vice president of the Mite Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church, and for 20 years president of the local branch, died at her home in Ohio last week. She was born and reared in Washington being a graduate of the local high school in the class of 1879. After teaching a while in Washington she moved to Ohio. During the later years of her life she carried on evangelistical work along with the Mite Missionary work, having received her license from the late Bishop B. W. Arnette. She kept up her work until recently when stricken with paralysis. Her body was brought to Washington, D. C., for burial. The funeral took place at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church at 1 o'clock on Friday, December 29, 1916. The officers of the Parent Body in this city, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. Bertha K. Hurst, Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines, and Mrs. Annie Wortham attended the funeral.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Mr. Edward Dickerson, of Philadelphia, spent the holidays in Baltimore as the guest of Miss Lydia Owens, of 401 E. 23rd street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frisby entertained them on Monday at a dinner. Among the out-of-town guests present were Mrs. Matilda Owens and Miss Clara Owens, of Washington.
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Dr. Edward Hayes, of Washington, was a recent visitor here.
Miss Gladys Elaine Stokes, of Washington, is spending the holidays as the guest of the Misses Bertha and Mayme Brownley, of 1503 Jefferson street and also her sister, Mrs. Bertha D. Boyle, of 430 N. Caroline street.
Miss Ellen K. Mills, of Monrovia, Africa, a student of Morgan College, spent the holidays with Dr. and Mrs. Short, 1812 Druid Hill avenue.
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Short entertained a few friends in honor of Miss Orra Weaver, of New York.
Prof. James E. Bantum spent New Years in Philadelphia, as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Butter.
Dr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Board, of Washington, were in the city last week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke L. Smith, of 1805 Druid Hill avenue.
Dr. J. M. McInham, of Lexington, Ky., spent Sunday in this city visiting old friends.
Mrs. G. W. Lewis, of Cambridge, Mass., spent the holidays in the city as the guest of her daughter, Miss Ethel Lewis, of 1418 Druid Hill Ave.
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Mrs. William Young, of 1418 Druid Hill avenue, left on December 20, to spend the winter in Wilmington, N. C.
Miss Esther Jones, of Washington, spent New Years in the city the guest of Miss Ruth Purnell, of 706 Mosher street.
Mrs. D. G. Mack, of Druid Hill avenue, entertained at luncheon Thursday noon, Mrs. Mahalath Wiggsington, principal of the school at Brentwood, Md.
The Bright Quality
Mrs. Mollie Rodman, of N. Calhoun street, entertained the Fortnightly Whist Club last Friday night.
Mrs. A. S. Jones, of Philadelphia, was the guest of Mrs. R. H. Dennis, of 1024 Argyle avenue, during the Xmas holidays.
Mrs. Avis Blake, formerly of Baltimore, and Prof. Euble Blake wish their friends a Happy New Year. Residence, 131 West 132nd street, New York.
Mrs. B. H. Wallace, of 505 W. Hoffman street, had as her guests during the holidays, her niece, Mrs. Martha Butcher, and Mrs. B. F. Batch, of Elizabeth, Pa.
RAIN OR SHINE COME
Come to the Queens' Rally and see who will get the $2.50 gold piece at the Galilean Temple, Thursday evening, January 11, 1917, at 8:30 o'clock. Offering at the door.
MARYLAND HOME FOR FRIEND
LESS COLORED CHILDREN
The thanks of the Board are also due and most cordially given to the following persons in addition to those whose names appeared in last week's edition of the Afro-American: Mr. E. B. Taylor, the caterer, for a 14 lb. turkey. Mr. Passano, the Lawrence Alc. and Mr. John W. Chambers for boxes of candy, apples, oranges and toys.
CEO. B. MURPHY. Secretary
Mr. H. E. Reynolds, of-Pittsburgh,
who is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Brown, of Fairfield, Med. was a caller
at the Afro-American office three weeks
THE AFRO-AMERICAN
desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking my many patrons of my father the late SANUEL W. CHASE for their age and to announce that the business will be carried on in SAMUEL W. CHASE & SON
Promise to give all calls my personal attention. guarantee safe and courteous services at all times, whether in city or most reasonable charges. Thanking you all again for trustage and asking a continuance of the same, I remain Yours respectfully.
M. MORTON CHASE
1400 MOSHER STREET
Branch Telephone Madison 199
STEET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent
H. Holland, Agent 433 N. Gilmor St.
Sparrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 M
Madison 692
GREGE H. HOLLAND
MANAGER FOR THE LATE ALEXANDER HEMSLEY
Ral Director & Embalmer
117 ROBERT STREET
I am desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking my many friends and patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their past patronage and to announce that the business will be carried on in the name of
SAMUEL W. CHASE @ SON
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Carriages for hire for all occassions Open Day and Night.
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02 E. Mulberry Street
General Director and Embalmer
Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603
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PHIN ST. Bet. Division St. & Penna. Av.
0067 PHONES Madison 4921-J
Robert A. Elliott
ACCESSOR TO THE LATE ROBERT A. ELLIOTT
6 ROGERS AVE. Near Hillen St.
2109 Druid Hill Ave. Phone Mt. Vernon 4528
IMMEDIATE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT
To the report that I have formed a partnership. I wish to state, totally alone, and have no partnership connection with anyone.
Respectfully,
MRS. ROBERT A. ELLIOTT
G Distance Phone, Madison 4464 Carriages for all Occasions
. CLARENCE C. WRIGHT.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND
EMBALMER
Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00 Complete
SUCCESSOR TO THE LATE ROBERT A. ELLIOTT 506 ROGERS AVE. Near Hillen St.
1364 NORTH CAREY STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
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Successor to the late ALEX. HEMSLEY
General Director and Embalmer
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" " " " 1100 block Argyle Ave. " " " 700 block Mosher St. G. R. $60.
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" " " " 8 Rooms and Bath. G. R. $48. 700 block W. Franklin St.
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1 3-story in 200 block Dolphin St.
1 3-story in 1300 block Argyle Ave.
1 2-story in 1200 block Riggs Ave.
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1 3-story in 1900 block Division St.
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..Woman's Department.. BY MARGARET BLACK
Have you met any of them? If not
you have missed just one. Is it
your name? Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.
you have missed
Said one of the women who knows
how and does it, "Won't you visit our
bazaar this afternoon or evening?"
bizarre that I don't know" said I. "but I'll
think you much of a display?"
try. "I'll not tell you," she said, "come up and see and I don't think you'll be disappointed."
Well it was so cold and so stormy when the time rolled around that I walked first to one window and then the other, and all I could see was snow. A regular blizzard was raging. It was snowing and blowing such a gale that I would look at the fire and think—its useless to go out in such weather as this, no one will venture out just for a Eazar.
But after many attempts, I at last decided to risk it. I bundled up—as the children say—and started. It was not very cold but oh! the snow and how it blew, and sung and blinded one, before walking three squares I had bumped squarely into as many different people. I was sweet and such heavy snow and it came down so thickly that it was impossible to see any one a not away from you, but after many funny collisions, I at last readened the church, and I'll let you hear as to whether I should have been disappointed.
In the first place the church was crowded and though it was not two oclock everybody was ready to start selling as soon as the clock struck two. People were walking around taking Rock of what they wanted and as the town clock tolled the hour, everybody became busy, and for about one hour it resembled bees swarming and then as suddenly as it had started so suddenly it nearly became about fifty more. As they bought what they needed they left. As I had gone they needed. I still hung around and it half past three. I was wondering if they continued selling, what could be left to sell in the evening and the next day as the bazar was to but two days.
Every single thing was donated by church members and attendants of the church; there were all sorts of useful things that could be used as gifts or as one wished in fact I think the fact that Xmas was only ten days off added to the popularity of the hazard and to its ability to sell its stock and the main thing nothing was over priced. Every thing was quoted at reasonable prices according to the quality of the article.
There were baby jackets and kimonos and caps, and bootees, little dresses and carriage straps and odds and ends enough to piease the most particular mother all hand-made. then there was two of the most beautiful hand-made sweaters, one the popular length used now with a large storm collar, the other hand knit with immense collar and cuffs of anorgn wool in gray. Then there were cushions and bags enough to supply everyone and an immense long containing nothing but apples of all sorts. Then there was the candy booth with only home-made candy—but so much of it and so many different kinds. The booth was built to represent a large red and white candy cane and some eyes that had wrapped red and white candy together in the white candy canes and they all around the booth. They were so well made that at a casual glance you thought it was real candy only close inspection undecided you, and didn't they sell, well I should think they did before four o'clock there was not a half pound left. I said to one of the young ladies, "There is little for you to do tomorrow."
"Oh, there'll be plenty," she said.
"I'll have to busy this evening and run around and see the girls and get them to make me some more candy. You see young girls from twelve to seventeen love to make candy, and they are the ones that make the most of our candy, for the bazaars. I have only sold fifteen dollars worth and I want my table to average at least twenty-five."
Then I went to the cake table and it was also depleted. "What will you do for cakes tomorrow?" said I — "Oh," was the reply, "we will have fifty or more cakes for tomorrow, perhaps we'll run to seventy-five. You see tomorrow is our chicken pie super and we have so very many promised for that and all we don't sell with the ice cream we sell in quarter slices, halves or whole just as people want them. We sell a wonderful lot of whole cakes."
"What do you do with the chicken pie that is left?" I required.
"Oh, we sell it also. We have more orders for pies left over than we can fill" was the answer. "We have them in pans ten by twelve and twelve by twenty and we get sixty cents for the small pies and one dollar for the large ones. Some will buy a half a pie if they can get it.
The odd features of the bazar were the woman with a hundred pockets and the baby contest.
The woman with a hundred pockets was a tall large woman of generous proportions. She had on a quantity made dress of flowered crestone and the pockets were strips of the crestone sewed on a band of the goods eight inches deep was sewed on around the skirt from them to waist, and divided into sections, large enough to contain any little article well wrapped, there were pockets on the back of waist, and on the sleeves every one containing a package. You could take your choice of pockets for ten cents it took the place of the fish pond and pareel post booth.
The baby contest was baby photos of all descriptions. Every body was invited to bring a baby's photograph snap shot, tin type small or large framed or unframed, it did not make any difference. The Sunday School children were told to bring any picture of a baby they wished and they could enter it for five cents. Adults were charged ten cents to enter theirs and it made no difference whether it was grandmother or grandfather when they were babies or baby sister or brother of the present day. They were hung neatly and a large curtain hid them from view. An admission of five cents was charged to see the display, which was very large, because as you know every child thinks baby is the prettiest of all and is very anxious to show his picture and the result was wonderful. The judging of the quaintest baby and the prettiest baby and the fattest baby was to be done by three very old bachelors. And the prize was of a baby more than fifty years ago. The day of the supper they had nearly sold out when those present were surprised by the march-
ing in of the pastor's bible class, led by an old soldier and the first twenty couples carrying brooms held like guns and marching to the music of the drum corps of the town. After a drill one of the members of the class, told of the many numerous things a woman can do with them after which they were collected and preserved the ladies of the bazar. Then marched around and every article they found not sold they collected, put all on one table and auctioned them off and presented the ladies with another sum of money. $18.98, which closed the bazar. There was only the expense of three gallons of cream, because the other cream had all been donated and home-made and they cleared from the two days work $251.97, was remarkable for a town of less than $200 inhabitants and supporting six good sized churches not one church valued at less than $35,000. What could be accomplished in a church of a large city with thousands of inhabitants and the will to do. How much better than a bazar for a whole week, with night after night of hard work and expenses so great that if $100 is clearled I am telling you have some bazar thinking perhaps you one thing about it might help you one planning to have one. I think a bazar after Xmas or during the Xmas holidays, after people have bought all their gifts is the cause of so many failures and such few successes in church bazars, as one woman remarked—"It makes you hustle to help at the bazar and get your own work finished up for Xmas, but I'd rather do it before, because it will be off my mind and I have the whole of the holidays to enjoy myself and go where I please and then too people will buy just before Xmas because there are plenty who love home-made articles when they are well made and who wait for our bazar to buy their Xmas gifts and as we make it a rule not to quote anything too high and most things a few cents cheaper than the same article can be bought anywhere else, we are sure of a good sale."
JUST A FEW HINTS
In making candy see if you won't have better success if it is made on a pretty clear day.
A pad for wiping flatirons is quickly made by taking an old magazine and shaving bees wax between the pages. The pages can be taken off as used.
When crepe de chine waists become worn under the arm, cut off the upper part and sew on either a crocheted or lace yoke. The belt and buttons and buttonholes are already on, and a new silk corset cover is made with very little work.
A PRETTY HANDKERCHIEF EDGE
Four s. c. into material or hem; 1 p-4 s. c; ch 8. turn catch in pt s. cu;
4 s. c into loop just made. 1 pe 1 s. c; 4 s. c into hem. 1 p. 4 s. c; ch 8. turn, catch in second of previous loop, turn 4 s. c. 1 p. 1 e. c4 s. c. Repeat desired length.
For underwear use number 40 crochet cotton. For handkerchiefs use number 70 or 80 crochet cotton.
For bath towels use number 5 crochet cotton.
WINCHESTER NEWS
Winchester. Va. Jan. 4.—The Christmas exercises of the various churches were as good as usual, largely attended and much enjoyed. One of the most brilliant social events of the holiday season was the reception given at the home of Mrs. Bettie Coxen. North Market street, last Thursday evening. There were forty-five invited guests present and all expressed themselves as having a delightful experience. An elaborate supper served. The play recently given at M. Carmel Free Baptist. Church was presented by the Ocelo Athletic Club. It was the first appearance before the public. Mr. M. L. Brown, president; Miss E. K. Parks, manager.
Union Emancipation exercises were held at Mt. Carmeline Free Baptist Church on the evening of January 1st. Rev. E. P. Moon, of Charlestown, W. Va., delivered the principle address for the occasion. Prof. James Walker, of Inwood, W. Va., also delivered an address, and Prof. P. W. Gibson, principal of the public school, recited; Misses Hilda Jackson sang a solo and Miss Moon of Charlestown, rendered a piano selection. Rev. George W. Stephenson, one of the oldest residents of the town, died suddenly in the basement of the Protestant Episcopal Church where he has been sexton for a number of years. The marriage of Rev. Armstead and Miss Virginia Honesty took place for the house of the bride's cousins. Mr. and Mrs. H. Honesty, on Gibson St. Rev. J. R. Augustus performed the ceremony. They spent their honeymoon in Baltimore.
Mr. George W. Nickens from New York city have returned to his home after spending the holidays with relatives and friends.
Mr. Dorsey Wells has returned to Ohio after visiting his old friends in Winchester.
Miss Kiss Carter, of Benson, N. Y., is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Walker Carter.
Rev. and Mrs. H. C. P. Baker, of Gibson street, are rejoicing of a fine son.
Rev. James Stephenson has returned from Frederickburg, Va., where he preached on the fourth Sunday.
DENTON HAPPENINGS
Denton, Md., Jan. 3.—The Watch Meetings observed at the churches on last Sunday night was largely attended.
Mr. George W. Enailey, superintendent of Bethel Sunday School, was presented a handsome shirt and tie by the teachers and scholars of the school on last Sunday. The presentation was made by the pastor, Rev. Pitchett.
Mr. Joe H. Smith is critically ill at his residence on Dry street.
Mrs. Augusta Wayman, of Baltimore is here visiting friends and relatives.
The Misses Mary Thomas and Mary E. Williams are visitors in Philadelphia. Miss Williams will remain there the entire winter.
Dr. C. M. Reed, of Exmore, Va., is the guest of Miss Cornelia Fountain. Messrs Jacob and Nathaniel Taylor are on the sick list.
Mrs. Sarah Harris, of Philadelphia, was called to the bedside of her sick brother, Mr. A. W. Wayman, a few days ago. The union revival of John Wesley M. E. Church and Bethel A. M. E. Church has begun with good results. The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Wright, wife of Mr. John Wright, of
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Gigars and Tobacco
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Ballimore, Md
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Bradshaw's Employment
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MADISON 225 J
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1607 Higgs Avenue
Phone: South 1845-J
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ROY S. BOND
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
236 COURTLAND STREET
Cor. Suratoga Street
Residence: 141 DRUG HILL AVENUE
Baltimore, Md.
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Bells, Md., was largely attended on last Saturday, Rev. J. D. Banks, of Port Deposit, Md., officiated assisted by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Ward. She leaves a devoted husband and eight children.
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Bailey entertained as their guests on last Wednesday. Prof. and Mrs. John W. Casson. Miss L. T. Kennard, supervisor of our schools, spent the holidays in Philadelphia, Pa.
BALTIMOREANS ENTERTAINED
Washington, Jan. 4.—Mrs. Mary E. Whitlington and Miss Adelia Holt gave a dinner at their home. 17 4th street N. E., on Sunday, in honor of their great-neice and great-great niece and nephew of Baltimore. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Owen Randall, of Baltimore: Miss Emma Taylor and Mr. Robert Brown, of Baltimore; Miss Lillian J. and Carter O. Randall, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall; Mr. P. James Holt. The guests were motor- and from Union Station in this city.
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Cemetery Work. Marble Work
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OFFICE HOURS: 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.
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PHONE: MADISON 2943
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Interior And Exterior Work.....
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THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE MAN SAYS
Good News to the General Public for 1917. We are allowing from $10.00 up on your Old Sewing Machine. See us first, because we have a large stock of old machines at $.50 weekly.
Why not let a new Singer Sew-
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SOUTH
Makes Greatest Increase In Sales Of Afro-Americans During The Year
Little Eleanor Ghee, who sells 144 Afro-Americans every week among the people of East Baltimore has won the prize of $5.00 offered by Mr. C. Henry Jenkins last year for the girl who sold the largest number of Afro-Americans. Miss Ghee was apprised of the fact when she came to buy her
papers yesterday when the prize was offered Miss Cree was only selling half of her present number of papers, and she immediately set about increasing her sales with the idea of winning if possible the prize that had been offered and at the same time increase the amount of money that she could make each week by the sale of her papers.
How well she succeeded the above mentioned facts well attest. Miss Ghee is a quiet and unassuming little miss, but with a bright and active mind, and an ability for securing customers that has as yet to be surpassed by any of her competitors. In next week's paper we shall announce the winner of the prize offered for the boy who sells the largest number of Afros every week.
GEORGE LOWERS A SUICIDE
Word has been received here Friday that the body of George Lowes, who committed suicide in Philadelphia on Monday has been recovered. Lowers was well known in this city among the printers having been employed at various times in the colored printing offices of this city. He came to this city about ten years ago and was apprenticed in the office of the Afro-American. He has a brother and several relatives here. No information could be received as to what caused him to end his life. He was employed in the A. M. E. Book Concern.
Mr. Martin Thompson, of Virginia, spent the Christmas holidays with his daughters, sons and grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stokes, 1742 Ashland avenue; Mr. and Mrs. William Collins, 918 Rutland avenue, and Mrs. Martin Thompson, Jr., corner Bond and Monument streets. He left on Tuesday for Westmorland, Va.
Judge Bond of Circuit Court, No. 2, granted Mrs. Lula White Burgess an absolute divorce from her husband, George Burgess, her attorney being George W. F. McMechen.
Misses Dorsey, of Orange. N. J., who spent the holidays with Misses Ford, of 1840 Druid Hill avenue, has returned home to resume their studies.
Mrs. Bertha A. Smith, of West Lafayette avenue, has returned to her home after a pleasant visit with Miss Sadie Williams, of Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Susan Hebron, of 1408 N. Mount street, gave a dinner in honor of her children and grandchildren on Christmas day. Among her out-of-town guests were her two daughters, Misses Lovey and Jessie Hebron, of Philadelphia, and her grandson, Mr. T. Andrew Moore, a teacher in one of schools of Philadelphia.
Miss Elma Kilee, of 503 Bloom street, spent Christmas and the holidays in Washington, visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Ily Ware, of 903 Eutaw street, and Mr. Wm. Kidd, of 120 W. Biddle street, are spending a month's vacation at Tappahannock, Va., visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Wm. Love Bacon and children are visiting Miss Mary Briscoe, of 1114 Carrolton avenue.
Miss Lula Oliver, of Sabog, Me., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Chase, of 508 St. Mary's street.
Mr. John Williams, a student at Brown University, spent the holidays in the city visiting his parent.
Mrs. Sadie Jackson, of Taylor's avenue, Gowanstown, has completely recovered her sight which she lost nearly four months ago. She is receiving congratulations from her many friends.
Colored Women's Industrial Exchange
Employment Bureau
508 W. Hoffman Street
We have positions for Freshmen, Cooks, Cham-
tains, Waitresses and Waitresses. Also work
by the day. Open until 9:30 P.M.
...A CHANCE OF Y
Beautiful Sub
Five-cent carfare, hot an
furnace in cellar, gas light, I
provements, small G. R., reac
front porches, all for $120
One block from Belveder
nue. These houses have just
...A CHANCE OF YOUR LIFE TIME... Beautiful Suburban Homes
Five-cent carfare, hot and cold water baths, range and furnace in cellar, gas light, long yards, latest sanitary im-provements, small G. R., redeemable at 6 per cent., large front porches, all for $1200.00
One block from Belvedere Avenue and Park Height Avenue. These houses have just been completed.
Must be seen to be appreciated.
For full particulars, Apply to P. H. PRATT
Madison 4850-W 1322 Argyle Avenue
Or to A. L. JOHNSON
Madison 3664-W 1415 Myrtle Avenue
For full particulars, Apply to P. H. PRATT
Madison 4850-W 1322 Argyle Avenue
Or to A. L. JOHNSON
Madison 3664-W 1415 Myrtle Avenue
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 Drudg Hill Ave.
Phone: Madison 3128W.
Practice in all Courts.
OUR MOTTO
MARSHALL'S Grecery to them we clin
To them your daily custom brie
Hatchless Flour you'll find there
Prices always just and fail
Almonds, Macaroni, Syrup new
Coffee, Sugar and Oatmeal to
Rice and Buekwheat, fragant Tea
They are the best that you could
Superior Canned Goods, also Cheese
Prices Low on all of these
High Grade Dried Fruit you'll you'll get here
None are better for or near you
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 Gnoceries
MARSHALL'S
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
535 DOLPHIN STREET, COR. 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.
...Violin Instruction...
Studio:
1113 N. Calhoun St.
Mt. Vernon 6402
By special request of
our many patrons
Pratt's Restaurant
Druid Hill Ave. and
We beg to announce that begin ning SATURDAY JAN. 6th Our Restaurant will be open as formerly DAY and NIGHT Thanking you for your Past Patronage. Yours very truly, Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Pratt.
THE AFRO-AMERICAN ..The House of Refinement NEW Regent Thea
The House of Refinement. NEW regent Theat
..The House of Refinement..
Pennsylvania avenue Opp. Pitcher St. CLINTON T. JOHNSON, MANAGER
HIGH CLASS
Best Feature M
PROF. ISAIAH
Five Piece Se
COMING FOR THE WEEK
AGAIN THE R
The BLACK SANDOW-CYCLOPS
Exponents of Strength and A
to be the greatest act
HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE
It Feature Moving Picture
PROF. ISAIAH THOMPSON'S
Live Piece Select Orchestra
FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY
AGAIN THE REGENT LEADS
WINDOW-CYCLOPS & CARTER-The HU
of Strength and Agility. Pronounced
be the greatest act of its kind in Ameri
PROF. ISAIAH THOMPSON'S Five Piece Select Orchestra
COMING FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 8th AGAIN THE REGENT LEADS
The BLACK SANDOW-CYCLOPS & CARTER-The HUMAN FROG Exponents of Strength and Agility. Pronounced, by eritics to be the greatest act of its kind in America
GRESHAM & GRESHAM
In a Sparkling, tuneful sketch. A sure cure for the "blues"
PHOTO PLAYS
MONDAY
Kalem Presents
Marin Sais and True Bordman in
"The Girl From Frisco"
Episode No. 13
THE SON OF CAIN
With Comedy and Drama
TUESDAY
PATHE Presents
Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard
Leon Bary
"The Shielding Shadow"
Episode No. 10
The Vanishing Mantle
Also Drama and Comedy
WEDNESDAY
Metro presents
Maurice Costello and Ethel Grandin
in the
"Crimson Stain Mystery"
Episode No. 14
The Bloodhounds
With Comedy and Drama
New Lincoln
Pennsylvania Ave.
THE HOUSE OF I
WEEK OF JAN. 8th---
The Management of
the most expensive Co
Stage. The Pride of
Co. Something you can
THE SMART S
ACKERS &
Sure
New Lincoln Theatre
Pennsylvania Ave. near Greenwillow St.
THE HOUSE OF REAL VAUDEVILLE
OF JAN. 8th---Admission only 1
The Management will feature at this
most expensive Quartette of the O
The Pride of S. H. Dudley's Sn
something you can't afford to miss
THE SMART SET QUARTETTE
ACKERS & JACKSON
Sure to Please
New Lincoln Theatre
The Management will feature at this House the most expensive Quartette of the Colored Stage. The Pride of S. H. Dudley's Smart Set Co. Something you can't afford to miss THE SMART SET QUARTETTE
CLIFF & VIN The Classy Pair of Girlies
By Request. The Great Favorites
MR. & MRS. PARKER
Coming--- String Bean's Musical
Company
Change of Vaudeville Monday and Thu
Special Feature. Reel for Matinees only, including our
ville. Bring your Children in the Afternoon.
DUNBA
THE NEW THEATRE
String-String Bean's Musical Company
Range of Vaudeville Monday and Thursday.
Feature Reel for Matinees only, including our re-
ing your Children in the Afternoon.
UNBA
THE NEW THEATRE
Coming---String Bean's Musical Comedy Company
Change of Vaudeville Monday and Thursday
Special Feature Reel for Matinees only, including our regular Vaudeville. Bring your Children in the Afternoon.
THE NEW THEATRE
Central Ave. near Monument St.
Largest and Most Up-to-date Motion
Picture House In East Baltimore
WEEK OF JANUARY 8TH
Monday: A Loss of the Lumberlands. Serial. 5th Episode
FEATURING HELEN HOLMES
Tuesday: THE QUESTION MARK
Featuring Dorothy Davenport
THE NEW SALEMAN
Haim and Bud, Ethel Teare, Henry Murdock.
Animated Nooz Pictorial
Wednesday: The Blood of Europe. The Nations at War;
the greatest War Picture ever shown. Three (3)
thousand feet of film.
Thursday: The Girl From 'Frisco Serial, 5th Episode.
The Faster.—Mary Anderson
Friday: Following the Flag. The Candy Trial. The Battered Bridegroom-Ivy Close.
Saturday: LIBERTY Serial, 7th Episode.
THE THRILLING SERIAL
Refinement.. W Theatre.
VAUDEVILLE Moving Pictures
THOMPSON'S
Direct Orchestra
BEGINNING JANUARY 8th
EGENT LEADS
& CARTER=The HUMAN FROG
ility. Pronounced by critics
of its kind in America
A sure cure for the "blues"
PLAYS
THURSDAY
Special Feature Day. The Regent presents, an Artistic Triumph in 7 Acts
PURITY
A stupendous art production, presenting the famous model for America most celebrated paintings and statuary in a powerful dramatic masterpiece. Scenes of marvelous beauty in which the absorbing action of the powerful drama are laid. The powerful Star, a world-famous Model Audrey Munson. Don't miss, beginning 12 o'clock noon.
BIG PICTURE DAY
3-REEL DRAMA and COMEDY, with lots of action, excitement and laugh. Everybody likes it. They want it often. Can't do without it. It's full of life. So come to see it at the acceptable time, Friday at the Regent.
SATURDAY
The popular favorite, Earl Williams
A 3-REEL DRAMA, also COMEDY
and the great favorite, Helen Gibson,
better known as Railroad Helen, the
most daring actress, posing for the
Screen.
In Theatre
Dear Greenwillow St.
DEAL VAUDEVILLE
Admission only 10 Cents
will feature at this House
quartette of the Colored
S. H. Dudley's Smart Set
't afford to miss
T QUARTETTE
JACKSON
Please.
an's Musical Comedy
Company
Monday and Thursday
times only, including our regular Vaude
ermoon.
BAR
THEATRE
FRIDAY
The Carey Theatre
WEEK OF JAN. 8TH
MONDAY
PATHE PRESENTS
WILLIAM E. SHI
"THE GOVERNON'S
A Virile Photo I
Pat Roney in
THE SHIELDING SHADOW
THE WONDER SERIAL
Featuring Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard
and Leon Bary.
Episode No. 11
THE GREAT SACRIFICE
Produced by Astra Film Corporation
A RURAL ROMANCE
A Barry and Hullabalo, with Dick
Smith, Lucille Mutton and Bill Bevan.
L-Ko Komedy
A PRICE ON HIS HEAD
From the story by Robert Davis with
Gretchen Lederer and Kingsley Benedict
Big U Drama
Weekly No. 41, Latest news in the
Moving Pictures.
Club comedy presents GEORGE
OVEY in one of Jerry's latest productions.
TUESDAY
Royal Feature Film Co. Presents "Experience"
A moral lesson replete with thrilling climaxes in seven massive parts. The greatest achievement in photo-play ever attempted! Entertainment! Instructive! Sonnionall! A warning of the pitfalls and dangers facing our inexperienced young.
THE $5,000 DREAM
The story of a man who owned the world for a few minutes. Victor Comedy
WEDNESDAY
LIBERTY'S SACRIFICE"
7th Episode of the Wonderful Universal Serial
"LIBERTY"
With Marie Walcamp, Eddie Po'o, Jack Holt
and G. Raymond Nye.
Kalem Presents Marin Sais and True
Boardman in
The Mystery of the Brass Bound Chest
And Episode No. 15 of
The Girl From Frisco Series
Imp Photoplays Presents the distin-
guished actor
Coming Jan. 19th
STAR T
ming Jan. 19th--"Flower of FAR THEAT
Coming Jan. 19th--"Flower of Faith
STAR THEATRE
MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND
If Its GOOD See It At The STAR
SEYMOUR & MARY
"Klassy Kolored Kids"
Singing, Dancing and Talking
Extra Added Attraction
PARKER AND PARK
That Syncopated Duo
MONDAY, The Shielding Shadow 2
EYMOUR & MARY
"Klassy Kolored Kids"
Singing, Dancing and Talking
Extra Added Attraction
RKER AND PARK
That Syncopated Duo
ONDAY, The Shielding Shadow 2 P. M
SEYMOUR & MARY
"Klassy Kolored Kids"
Singing, Dancing and Talking
Extra Added Attraction
PARKER AND PARKER
That Syncopated Duo
MONDAY, The Shielding Shadow 2 P. M.
Tuesday: "Indian Warpath"
WEDNESDAY, Beatrice
Thursday: "Wor
DNESDAY, Beatrice Fairfax Open 6 p. thursday: "Woman He Feared
WEDNESDAY, Beatrice Fairfax Open 6 p. m.
Thursday: "Woman He Feared"
FRIDAY, The Yellow Menace 6 P.M.
SATURDAY, The Crimson
Saturday Mat
Motion Picture
Admission 5 Cents
GET IT AT.....
STOKES
(016) Bruld HIN
DAY, The Crimson Stain Mystery Open
Saturday Matinee at 2 P. M.
Motion Pictures and Vaudeville
mission 5 Cents Saturday Matinee
T IT AT.... Popular
STOKES and DERRY'
1016 Bruld Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford
DRUGS
SATURDAY, The Crimson Stain Mystery Open 2 P. M. Saturday Matinee at 2 P. M. Motion Pictures andVaudeville Admission 5 Cents Saturday Matinee
GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Bruld HIL Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS
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 W1
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WILLIAM E. SHAY IN "THE GOVERNON'S DECISION A Virile Photo Drama
THURSDAY
Paddy McGuire, Ben Turpin and Rube Miller will be shown in one of their latest (Vogue Comedy) The Fearless Film Star, HELEN HOLMIES in
A spectacular Chapter Play. Part 6
"THE BETTER MAN"
The dramatic story of a diamond in the rough and a woman's fight to forget with Jack Holt and Luelle Young. 101 Bison Feature
She tries to uplift Art and gets a bump. Featuring Jonnie Nelson and Paul Pamor.
International Presents First of the Adventure Plays
Five great reels of Circus thrills and vivid drama.
Don't fail to attend these two great features. "The Jockey of Death" is one of the greatest dramas ever screened
SATURDAY
THE AREOPLANE ACCIDENT
12th Episode
"The Yellow Menace"
Windsor McCay and his
JERSEY SKEETER
Powers Cartoon Comedy
THE BURGLAR
A Comedy of Mixed Identities
..With other Good Fentures.
"Flower of Faith
THEATRE
R & MARY
Colored Kids"
Bing and Talking
Ad Attraction
BND PARKER
Appated Duo
Felding Shadow 2 P. M.
e Fairfax Open 6 p. m. man He Feared"
Stain Mystery Open 2 P. M.
inee at 2 P. M.
andVaudeville
Saturday Matinee
Popular Prices
and DERRY'S
Avenue, Cor. Oxford
DRUGS
the superiority of the Walker
use the Walker Method, the
prestibly to the use of it. I am
ment or teach the method.
Operations For Sale At
ER STREET
Phone, Madison 3236 WI
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