The Afro-American

That colored men will have a fine opportunity to fill places in the army skilled workers in various trades is indicated by the following letter that Major S. S. Harbald, of the 92nd Infantry, has sent broadest through out the country from the headquarters of the division at Camp Punston, Kansas: You have undoubtedly learned by this one of the formation of the 92nd mission National Army to be composed of colored soldiers. In order to remove certain existing handicaps and organization it is essential to secure a number of technically trained men, and skilled artisans of the various trades, such as civil engineers, menographers, typists, auto repairers, technicians, telegraph and radio operators, telecom, cable-splicers, draftsmen, plumbers, pharmacists, burrowers and clerks. The available number of specialists as secured by the draft has been quite small in most instances and nil in the others. We are aware and success of this division should be or the greatest interest to the Near East as well as to the United States in general, and if the need of these specialists was brought to the attention of the public we believe there would be a big response by means of enlistments to eliminate these barriers to our defense. For General C. C. Bailon, commanding the 92nd division, has presented the urgent necessity of these specialists to the War Department and requested that all recruiting officers be directed to enlist for Foot-service, Colored, Regular Army, building the requirements as stated The general procedure for these enlistments would be for the applicants to report to the nearest recruiting office and apply for enlistment in the Post-service, Colored, Regular army, stating their qualifications as specialists and presenting bona fide evidence of same, and requesting that they be transferred upon enlistment either to the Field Signal Dattation on the Engineer Regiment, or Division of the Sherman, Ohio. Dependence is invited from all who are interested, and communication should be addressed: "The Personnel Officer" fund Division, Camp Pinson, Kansas. M. Rev. W. Payne Stanley REV. W. P. STANLEY TO SAIL FOR AFRICA Rev. Walter Payne Stanley, who for the past two years, has been a student at the Union Theological Seminary at Pittsburgh, is in the city visiting his mother and renewing old acquaintances. Within the next two or three weeks, Rev. Stanley will sail for British East Africa to take up a rigorous work among the British native troops under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Young Stanley is a native of this city, graduating from the Colored High School. Following his graduation he was employed in several capacities with the Afro-American. He then entered Lincoln University, completing the collegiate course and graduating with the high honors. Union Theological Seminary and was in his second year at that institution when he was urged by Dr. J. E. Moorland, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A. to take up the association work either in France or as African Africa. He chose the latter field. His first from Baltimore to enter the Y. M. C. A. work abroad. Rev. Stanley has his arrival on foreign shores, will find a friend who, like him, vigorous, manly, and with the adventurous and self-scrophing spirit of the pioneer, have embraced the dangors of the submarine and German foe, in order to be of service to their fellowmen. Stanley will preach at the Missionary Baptism Church on Sunday morning. The Latest Addition To Our "Family" The accompanying cut is a reproduction of the latest acquisition to The Afro-American plant. This press will run at the speed of 3500 per hour, the paper being printed, falded and pasted. This is the first machine of its kind to be installed in a Negro printing plant in the United States and marks a distinct epoch in Negro Journalism. Come to the Afro-American office any Friday afternoon and see how "The Best Paper in Maryland is printed." Washington, D. C., Dec. 14.—The American people are depending upon the United States Food Administration to see that our soldiers, Allies and ourselves have plenty of food at as reasonable a price as the war conditions will allow. This is one thing to remember, that we are living in war times; hence we must govern ourselves accordingly. The number of Food Administration window cards in the windows of loyal homes is one of the best signs that they who pass may see that the people of those houses have pledged themselves to do what their Government asks them to do in the saving of wheat, meat, fats and sugar, by using less of these, foods, and substituting other foods in their stead. So don't be a slacker. Let other people know that you are with them in doing your "bit." If you have no card in your window, get one from the Federal Food Administrator of your State. If you want to have that "great, grand and glorious feeling," do all the things your Government asks you to do. The Food Administration does not want you to go hungry. The Food Administration wants you to have a plenty to eat, but you are asked not to eat all you want of those foods which we must ship to our soldiers and the allies. Eat a little less meat, wheat, fats and sugar, and all you need of other foods. Patriotic people are cheerfully making personal sacrifices in their eating. This is not the time for the "big cats." SWEET POTATOES FOR BREAD Tuskegee, Ala., Dec. 8.—The bakery at the Tuskegee institute has been successfully experimenting with sweet potatoes as a partial substitute in making bread. This bread is composed of approximately 10 white flour and one whole bread muffled sweet flour and one whole bread muffled sweet flour. The result of the combination has been the saving of about 200 pounds of flour each day and there is no very apparent difference between this bread and the bread which is made wholly of wheat flour. The potato bread be used exclusively as a potato substitute as a part of Tuskegee's program of war economy. A booklet describing somewhat in detail this experiment with sweet potatoes has been prepared at the institute. CHORAL SOCIETY SCORES. Despite the heavy snowstorm, more than eight hundred music lovers of Baltimore attended the recital given by the Consopolitan Choral Society at Bethel A. M. F. Church Thursday evening. The society rendered most excellently "The Heavens Are Telling," and Harry T. Burdough's "Deep River." Miss Lillian Evans, of Washington, was the soloist. While she has a good voice, well controlled, her selections were somewhat disappointing. Owing to a delayed rehearsal, she missed Holland Hayes the Boston tenor, reached the church. He rendered with fine effect several selections. Much credit is due Rev. Charles E. Stewart, director of the society for the success of the concert. BALTIMORE, MD., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1917. BOYS AT CAMP MEADE ENJOY COMFORTS NOT FOUND IN CITY; NEED GAMES TO AMUSE THEMSELVES WITH Soldiers Spend Many Idle Hours For Lack of Amusements. Y. M. C. A. Cannot Supply All. Folks At Home Not Doing Their Bit. "Non-Coms" Get Warrants. A Trip Thru the Hospital. Other Activities Fraternal Orders Could Help Greatly. Camp Meade, Md., Dec. 12—While Baltimoreans are hovering around stoves, conserving every lump of coal as they would a gold dollar, and wondering whether they will be able to get a sufficient supply to last through the winter, the soldier boys at camp here are laughing and around huge kitchens, entering theirselves as best they may while undergoing the rigorous training Uncle Sam has mapped out for them. Well housed, well clothed and well fed, the boys are looking the picture of health and barring colds, they are standing up finely in their new environment. There are, of course, some kickers (they can be found everywhere) but the percentage of dissatisfaction among the soldiers, is as yet well known. Nursery circulated in various localities that the men were not properly fed and were suffering from the cold have no foundation whatever. All, or most of the men have wooden sweaters furnished by the Red Cross and uniforms are being furnished as fast as they can be secured. In company with Lieutenant J. H. Williams, the writer made a visit to see how my boys are getting along and carefully noted conditions. A visit to one of the kitchens (we don't know the military mans for kitchen) disclosed great sides of beef, sugar cured hams, sides of bacon and canned goods in profusion. "The boys get a plenty to eat," said one of the captains in commenting on the food question. In my company, I make it my business to go into the mess hall at least one meal a day to see how my boys are getting along and if they are being properly fed. The food is well cooked and it comes hot from the oven right to the soldiers' mess pans. On Thanksgiving, in my company, after every one of the soldiers had eaten as much as they could crum of turkey and other things there were still three large pans of sheared turkey left. There is certainly no cause for criticism as far as food is concerned." Visits to a number of the barracks reveal the same condition of affairs. "Tak cone of these three times a day before meals." With these words the private was dismissed. He "took his medicine," saluted and departed for his barracks with visions of a holy day at the hospital-shattered. The health of the men at camp is being looked after in a manner that would surprise those who do not know the thoroughness with which Uncle Sam is going into the war game. Every facility for the prevention of the spread of disease is at hand and contiguous cases are immediately isolated in order to prevent an epidemic. At present there are several cases of pneumonia and one of spinal meningitis. As a result of the last case, al of the officers have been incubated as a measure of prevention, and the men will hals most likely be within a short time. "We are very careful here," said Dr. Williams, "and we have to be. The so-called ordinary complaints, such as messes, numps etc., are dealt with thoroughly in order to prevent contagion. In the medical reserve corps of the 588th Infantry are First Lieutenants A. L. Curtis, J. H. Williams, James Wittich, William A. Harris and Oscar W. DeVaughn. First Lieutenant L. A. Eutler is the Regimental Dentist. In the medical reserve corps of the 551st Artillery are Captain r. N. Jackson, First Lieutenants W. J. Howard and T. E. Jones. First Lieutenant C. Frank Carter is the Regimental Dentist. The dentists are being worked overtime at present as can be easily imagined when it is considered that they have to look after the teeth of nearly six thousand soldiers. It is expected, however, that two or three dentists will be added, both to the Artillery and infantry in the near future. In the regimental hospitals the orderlies, which have hitherto been white men, will be replaced by colored soldiers, and the whites will be sent to other places. Rev. Don S. Colt, of Baltimore, proclaimed at D 39 J. M. C. A. on Tuesday. At the conclusion of the sermon 155 soldiers came forward and promised to lead better lives. On Wednesday Rev. J. A. Whitted, pastor of Penn Memorial Church, Philadelphia; Dr. E. W. Johnson and Dr. H. A. Childs, president and corresponding secretary, respectively, of the Pennsylvania State Baptist Convention visited the camp and spoke to the soldiers. The colored officers are making great preparations and preparing daily for the football game to be played with Howard University in Washington. The officers will be accompanied by a bugle and drum corps and several hundred of the drilled men will be allowed to make the trip to the Capital City to witness the game and root for their commanders. Bandmaster Thomas has had quite a hundred applicants, for the Infinity Band and when the instruments arrive most week, the process of "weading out" will begin. Howard Venable of Baltimore, is among those who have applied for a place in the band and several members of Baltimore's famous Metropolitan Band are also being looked upon with favor. Ronald Rayne and Charles E. White, both of Baltimore, will "tool" their way into the 368th Infinity. Others who are on the band list are: Saxophone; Stewart Scott, Philadelphia; Trombone; Irwin Pollard, Philadelphia; Cornell, Walter Purnell, Philadelphia; Edward Alexander, Little Rock, Ark; Chancee Waters, Bryn Mawr, Pa; Charliness Gordon, C. Widgeon, Ros- ton, Mass.; Bernard Thomas and Beal Thomas; Washington; Charles W. Harbert, Jas W. Thuckman, Jas Patterson, Thornton Randolph, William W. Planner, all of Philadelphia. Have you a game of any kind—donkeys, checkers, chess—anything to amuse the soldier boys during their idle moments? If you have, by all means see that they are sent to Camp Meade. If there are any things the boys would appreciate, they certainly are games. When there is nothing to do, when severe weather keeps the boys indoors, or in the evening after work is over, it is then that there comes fits of homeickness, largely because of the few amusements. True, there are the Y, M, C, A, buildings, but the two in which the colored boys are looked after, can, after all, furnish only a part of the amusements needed for six thousand men. As one o f the officers put it: "A checker game will interest dozens of men for hours and help them while away many a lonesome hour." Continuing in the same strain the officer said: "It, as some claim, the white soldiers are treated better than the colored boys, it is not the fault of the government which they serve, but because of a back of the right sort of interest among those at home. "In many of the white barracks, the men have every conceivable device for their amusement furnished by fond relatives and friends, while our folk seem to take little or no interest in the recursive side of the soldier's life, but content themselves either with criticizing the government, which is doing everything for the comfort of the men, or making great big speeches telling what ought to be done and doing nothing." The officer said that as soon as the men had been in camp for a few months, they would be gled, from the company funds, to furnish their own amusements, but at present, were unable to do so and would appreciate any help that might be offered. He declared that the white fraternal orders had been very active in furnishing games and the like for their men and suggested that the colored fraternal orders could easily do the same. DATTERY C BOYS PROGRESSING Despite the last two weeks, the boys of Battery C. 351st Field Artillery have been complimented by their regimental commender for meritorious work on the drill field. Last Saturday was a memorable day for the non-commissioned officers. Warrants were presented them by Colonel Cole, who gave a heart-breaking talk in which he pointed out to the men the responsibilities of their respective positions. The following men were warranted as sergeants: Harvey Young, Charles Dennis, Samuel Cooper, Charles Powell. The above Continued on Page Six. COLORED FAMRERS OF DALLAS ATTEND SCHOOL COLORED FAMRERS OF DALLAS ATTEND SCHOOL 165 Spend Three Days With Demonstration Agents—Home Put in Model Shape. Selma, Ala., Dec. 12.—One hundred and sixty-five colored farmers of Dallas county, besides women and children, attended a three-day Extension School held under the auspices of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and conducted by Thomas M. Campbell, district agent, Truskeeger Institute, Harry Selma, special United States Demonstration Agent for colored farmers, Company of Alabama, field assistant in seed treatment work, under the Bureau of Plant Industry and H. T. Tookle, local agent for Dallas county. The meeting was held at Selma, on the L. and N. Railroad about nine miles from Selma, and at a church one mile West of the station. The instructors selected for their operation a home of a colored farmer near the church. Here they taught by the farmers what to do and how to do it. Taking the house as they found it, the instructors showed how to make hot-boils, cedi frames, rebuilt the hen coils, pruned and sprayed the oeckard, mixed the whitewash and whitewashed the house, built a sanitary closet, bottomed chairs and put the premises and everything about the yard in sanitary condition. No complete building would not have given his house if he had been away while the work of renovation was going on. Another interesting feature of the three days' school was the exhibit of the products of the year. The farm had made corn, potatoes, garden products, meat, moleshes, peanuts and velvet being in abundance. It was unobtainably the most insistent school of the New York farmers ever held in Central Alabama. Housewives Frightened by Rumer of U. S. Enemies. Washington, dec. 12. "The thought that "Food will win the war" is giving our enemies much concern. There are rumors and rumors being circulated that the Government intends to take a part of all of their earned fruits and vegetables for the use of the soldiers. These egos are untrue and start from enemy guests who try to influence people against their satisfied with their own Government. These persons, here among us, why try to influence people against their Government by faith-finding and the spreading of tales told them by our enemies are just as dangerous to our country as are the Germans. The following statement has been issued on this subject by Herbert Hower, United States Food Administrator: "We have reports from various sections of the country of cooks, glues, and confidence operators who are going from house to house purporting to be authorized by the Food Administration and other Departments of the Government to collect or commemorate foodstuffs for the Government or the Army. "I wish to say emphatically that no department of the Government has or will ever make such commands on house holders, and that all such people are petty friends and should be held for the police. The Government agencies are investigating various cases and information is sought of all such persons by this Department. New York, December 10 The National League on Urban differences among Negroes, compiling rapes in native white and black beings, began a national meeting on Thursday afternoon, December 10 at the offices of its national lead- quarters, 2262 Seventh Avenue, New York City. M. I. Hollingsworth Wood, president of the organization presided over the fiscal year ending September 30, 1917, with the Executive secretary, Jorge K. Jones, which showed that the work had grown by leap and boards, and that there are now eight city workers either directly under a Clean League supervision or as a result of the inspiration furnished by the success of the League in other centers; that during the year the cost of the work through its headquarters in New York city has amounted to $20,811.47; that the total amount handled through the affiliated groups of the League has amounted to $61,000.00. Broadly speaking the report shows that the past year of the League's work, from a national effort to efforts to local communities to the demand social work among the Negroes, dealt with a view to adjusting them to the requirements of city life. Among the national features mentioned, the League furnished material from the files of six government reports on Negro Migration because of the numerous social groups grown from 200,000 Negroes to the North during the year preceding January 1917, the League held National Conference on 23th in New York city, Jan. 1917, at which both write and representatives from national organizations from the racial cities of twenty states to the North were present. Specialists is placed on the adjustment the Negro migrants to local city dilutions. A National Negro Health Week observed in the effort to reduce high rate of mortality among people. In Atlanta, Ga., concerned people were touched directly and Atlanta's organization nationally business League for the best owed and most productive Health connected in any locality during the campaign. The largest center in which companies organizations were employed in the city of New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Troy Savannah, Ga., and Newark, N.J. though special mention should be made of White Flags, N. Y., Portland, N. J., Trenton, N. J., St. Louis, Mo., and Philadelphia, Penn. which colored citizens are handed to work for better communities of the League's emblem, "Not Alms Opportunity." Travelers Aid Work has been conducted at Norfolk, Va., where persons were met, and 623 assisite Special work others in the town Biltmore, Baltimore, Montgomery, and children mothers, babies, and playground work has conducted in New York. Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago ville, Nashville, Augusta, Alta. Savannah. In each of the cities the work divided the men, the women, the different groups need are added Housing, Regeneration, prevention Crime; and cooperation. Investigation etc. and under each of these heads practical work is being done to adjust conditions between the pieces and to help the Negro to a better understanding of his status in the community. L. Hollingsworth Wood, R. I. Moton, vice president, Miller, vice president, John vice president; William B. led secretary; John E. McCusinney, treasurer; Roger N. Baldry H. Brooks, Edith Abraham Leffkowitz, Paul George W. Seligman, and Hall. BREAKING GROUND FOR THE NEW $100,000 Y. M. C. A. W. M. Langer, George Ree, H. L. Shipwith, Desmond Hall, M. Bottom rearranging, Joseph J. Ogle, Charles Gilles, T. A. Date, Mil- tary W. Robinson, Joseph Ogle, Reed, Seal Elliott, R. G. Baker, S. Light, H. E. Young, G. B. Murphy, G. S. Gee, W. Stewart, J. H. Johnson, S. Eooker, General Secretary. James Jenes, A. B. Callis, Richard White, D. J. Lewis, W. T. Greenwood. Women to be on Still Hunt for Funds For Empty Stocking Club Saturday Owing to the inclement weather, the "Tag Day" of the Colored Empty Stocking Club was postponed from last Saturday until today. Owing to the many charitable activities owing to the war, the club is somewhat short" of funds, and unless Bali- once the aid of the club today, of the hundreds of little kids who have bithertor been gladened the generousity of the Empty Stocking Club, will be without and instant remembrance. So, if you wish to happen to be "held up" today of the ladies who will be on about for you, dig deep) into your hand and remember that it is all for ladies, not for kids. You will contributions of toys, clothes or anything that will skip to gladden the hearts at the annual treat of the Empty Stocking Club which will be held at Metropolitan M. E. Church on Monday, December 24. Contributions can be sent to the Y. W. C. A. Building, 1290 Drudd Hill Venue. LOCAL MUSICIANS IN RECITAL An unusually large and appreciative audience was present last Sunday afternoon at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street, to enjoy the joint recital by Mr. Harry Truman, Dr. Todd Hammond, Mr. William Llewellyn, Wilson, the talented organist of Trinity, A. M. E. Church. It is doubtful if in all his career Mr. Pratt ever played with greater warmth of feeling than on this occasion, while his technique was well nigh foulest. Andudahte Mofo, the son of the late Ronio Elegant from Wienhawke, were especially rendered and served to show Mr. Pratt at his best. Guy was the playing of Mr. Sweeney of a high order, but in the season of his program rare tide was Josef Rheinberger's Historical March Concert. In the inaugural March Concert Variations on the Star shaded Banner" were well rendered. As an "incommunicant" Miss Sweeney Guy was in every way equal to the ambands made upon her. OOM IN REAL ESTATE EXPECTED that the segregation net has declared invalid real estate dealing forward to a boom in property transactions. The whites managed through the operation he segregation act to practicallyvent any expansion on the part of area needed by Baltimore's color population, and thus forced the ordered people to be assessed excluding Rens in some neighborhoodsadged to more than twice what had been paid by whites and to purchase desirable dwelling was almost out of the question. Owners of property refused to make repairs for colored inmates, and at the same time were faxing up houses that had been located in white blocks. The decision of the United States Court is expected to cause a revival in real estate operations among colored properties have been placed on the market. Some of this property has included for several years due to the ties moving to the suburbs. Mr. W. C. J. Chatman, of Bhipexi, Md. and Miss M.abel Pernandez, of Bautineau, Md. were quilty by the Griffin of St. Agnusius Kc C; Church, in the, presence of the immediate Nomination 8th of six, o'clock. Mr. Chitman is from one of the oldest families in Baltimore county, and a prosperous underdog in the race for the Federal nomination from one of the oldest families in Baltimore and granddaughter of the late, Henry Jakes, and Mrs. Chitman are spending their honeymoon in Brooklyn, N. X., the guests of the bridge spider and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. (B.) P. couple will reside at the residence of Mr. Chitman "Homestead Farm", Phoenix, Md. A reception, was given in honor of Mr. Hamilton "N. Hayes," Jr., son of Col. Hamilton "N. Hayes," 641 Pitcher street and Mr. Charles "N. Hayes," 412 A. Street, Amiston, Ala., recently. Several Baltimore boys of the 1st Separate Company were presented by their two charming daughters, Misses Khel and Marie Pinkie. They were assisted by several young ladies of Barber Seminary, who are students, the boys are much in evidence in social circles at Amiston. DR. MARVEY JOHNSON LAUDED Workers in the various departments of Union Baptist Church gathered at Union Baptist Church in Sacramento for a dedication for the 45 years that Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson has spent as pastor of the church, which he and his wife were delivered by Mr. S. S. Booker, Missella Johnson, Miss Hester Murray, Mr. Josiah and Mr. Welter Mitten, Mr. Mitten and Mrs. Sided. A collection followed the speeckmaking. PRESIDENT GETS FLOWERS The N. M. Carroll Chapter Epworth League of Sharp Street, Memphis, M. E. Church rendered the program at Centennial M. E. Church. Ridleyick allowing the excerpts of Mrs. Telen Couper Dean in an appropriate address, presented Mrs. Estee C. Young, president of the Carroll Chapter with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Mrs. Mary D. Greaves of Philadelphia, and Mr. William Williams of Baltimore, were quietly married Wednesday, November 25th, at the residence of the brides' cousin, Mrs. Susie B. Iny, 1487 Mylie Avenue, near the Brownsburg Baptist pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church. The children of the 11th Wesleyan school exercises at St. John's Church next Wednesday evening. The program, under the direction of the teachers will include songs and recitations of the annual carol. The entire school of 400 voices. The teachers of the school are working hard for the successful conclusion of the affair, and a large outpouring of friends of the children is expected. Mr. James E. Faintum is principal of the school. The annual Men's Day exercises of Waters A. M. E. Church were held last, Sunday all day. The severe weather prevented as large an attendance as usual, and the graduation was none the less attractive and instructive. Rev. D. F. Seaton, one of the former pastors of the church delivered an address in the morning, where the students were delivered by Mr. George W. M. McNeachen, who took as his subject the "Negro as a Soldier" and Mr. W. McNeachen, who spoke on the "Negro is a Citizen." The collection for any amount to nearly $150. Rev. A. L. Gaines is pastor. The choir of Madison Street Press-terian Church under the direction of Mrs. Ruth McAfee is preparing to perform a program of sacred song at the church this Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The name of Mary Malin Wurzler, of 414 Orchard street, who died last year of 436. Orchard street, who died last month, was held from Perklin Square Baptist Church Thursday afternoon. The pastor, Rev. F. R. Williams officiated. The Original Rod and Gun, Club girls have started a tobacco fund, and have issued cards for the collection of subscriptions for the Maryland Color Guard, president, Mrs. Stella G. White, secretary, and Miss Ide P. Cummings, treasurer, comprises the officers of the Club. Christians exercised in the form of concert entitled the "Pageant of Nations" will be given by the children of School 118. Argyle avenue, next Tuesday afternoon. There were 33228 Patrons at the Palace on November, a substantial increase over patronage during the corresponding month last year. Standing room was at a premium last night night at Bethel A. M. E. Campbell, the president of Simpson Brooks delivered his sermon, the subject of which had been advertised as "The Kaiser," the President, the Devil, the War, and the Companions of the King. Some of the Nationals and international problems, and was a mastery effort as well as a literary gem. The Containment of Kaiser the Beautiful Queen was rendered to Grewed House at First Baptist Church, Caroline and Brigitte streets, last Monday and Tuesday evenings. The entertainment was under the auspices of the Mrs. robert Thompson, director. Miss. Bortha Jillings made a very pleasing smile, while the part of King W. J. Joseph the chosen of Mercedda, the Jew, was well chosen in Mr. Arsie Jones. The LePapillions, a club composed of some of the young sadely maids and matrons in the informal school their own, are attending at Toonney's Academy, McCullough street. The affair will be a subscription occasion, and music will be, for further information, assisted by Thodore Upshur. Mameder Lata Ruwan Russell Lewis' president Lorey D. Wilson, Angie Payne and others. The church will compose the officers of the club. The mused recital at Union Baptist Church last Sunday was a very enjoyable and highly creditable performance. The artists, who were culled from the choir, were all in all of their performances. Those who appeared on the program included Prof. Robert Y. Johnson, Mrs. Eleanor Wilson, Mrs. Milford Gall, Miss Mattle White, Messes, Harvey Johnson, Mrs. Walker, Ronald Rayne and Harrison Dodd; The children and teachers of School 105. Fremont avenue and King streets will hold a. Christmas Bazaar next Monday and Tuesday evenings. The program will have a selftitled program for each evening and a number of articles, the headwork of the children, useful as Christmas presents for the children. Five cents, and visitors are urged to purchase some of their gifts at the lunar. Also A. O. Waters is principal of the school. SPORTSMEN'S. OUTING A jolly party of Sportsman spent the week-end at the country home of Mr. W. Gray, Mutual. Calves Mr. W. Gray, Mutual, the guest of the genius Mr. W. Murry, of W. biddle street. Those in the party were the Messes, J. Sylph, Luthey, ucken. H. Middles, of W. biddle. He enjoyed and a lot of game bagged. RED CROSS NOTES The Colored Red Cross Branch opened its class for the instruction of Red Cross teachers of knitting at the C. Y. W. C. A. on Thursday last when twenty-six applicants entered. They will later teach in the churches and clubs throughout the city. There is no fee for membership in this class. All are welcome, each Thursday from 4 to 6 P.M. Miss Francis Murphy is the supervisor. Since its formation in October over a hundred persons have applied for admission in the Monday evening class of which Mrs. Davis has charge. Under the direction of Miss Sarah Fernandez, of Linden avenue, a benefit was given for the soldiers' *Xmas* church. A number of churches also sided in the tickets A. M. E. Church, $4.25; Tickets A. M. E. Church, $4.25; Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, $3.00; M. E. Bourne, 50 cents. From the benefice $18.28. Small amount in the benefice turned over to the local Red Cross, $28.20. A donation of twenty-one dollars ($21,000) was given Mrs. R. W. S. Thomas by the members of the Non-Parcel Assembly to assist the knitting class in their effort to make sweaters for the soldiers. Those contributing are as follows: Thomas Fisher. $1.00 Alfred Thomas. 1.00 Charles Briscoe. 1.00 Joseph W. Nichols. 5.0 Arthur Lee. 1.00 Jeremiah Mondowney. 1.10 Samuel Ennos. 1.00 John Reactor. 1.00 Harry Taylor. 1.00 Robert Jenkins. 1.00 Harry Queen. 8.0 George Bradford. 5.0 Thomas Smith. 1.00 James Wilson. 1.00 John Mondowney. 4.0 John Hughes. 1.00 James Jones. 1.00 James Travers. 2.5 Lewis Brooks. 10 George Jones. 10 Joseph Thomas. 1.00 August Blackus. 5.0 William Lucount. 1.00 Charles Williams. 5.0 William Hudson. 5.0 William Madden. 2.5 William Wintington. 2.5 Charles Sewell. 2.5 Unknown. 2.5 A committee from the Masonec Temple Association consisting of Laibah Smith, Jos. Ewing, Eileen P. Patterson, William W. Allen, paid to the Mayor and City Council the amount of $1456, leaving a balance of $1,750 on the Mayor's mortgage. Advertisement. Sunrise Ciphe, No. 4, met at the home of Mrs. Eldridge Jones, of 15 W. Lee street. Thursday, December 16, the guests were on business, the guests were ashered into the dining-room where they enjoyed a delightful meal. The hospitality of the guests outfitted and hosted the guests outfitted and hosting an agreeable evening and expressed themselves as highly entertained by the eloquence of Mr. Jones. Miss Hilton has purchased several shares of stock in the Masonec Temple Association. Business present were Mrs. Ida Hilton, Lady Regent, Mrs. Anneta Simms, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Allen and Mrs. Jos. P. Erans. The annual meeting will be held January 3rd at 11am. Ell Jones, 2126 Hill Avenue. NOTOCE Ms. REININA DYSON has moved her Mairdressing Parlor from 521 W. Biddle路 to 716 David Hill avenue, between oireard and St. Mary's Sts. The star evangelist; Rev. J. N. C. Johns, 1623 E. Monument street, Baltimore, proved herself a benefactor to the church. MD, during the month of October 29 to November 26, 1917; a grand revival being conducted, $2 souls, the greatest; miracle among these dead and duned women who proclaimed Christ during Rev. J. B. Shaw, P. E, and the pastor. declare the Rev. J. N. C. 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VILLAGE ```markdown ``` NATIVE SOLDIERS MAKING BRILLIANT ECORDS IN WAR THE FOURTH OF JULY 1914 STANLEY FENWICK and LEONARD HAWKINS We were driving as fast as the illuminated oil pig would go; for as soon as the heavy lashes had lost their sting thru his thick hide, he would take up his usual gait as though weighing out a perplexing problem. Night was closed in upon us; heavy clouds and a cool strong wind from the west warned us that a storm was fast approaching. This was anything but agreeable especially so because there was no habitation in sight. A keen flash of lightning disclosed to persistent companion, the steeple of a church in the distance so with renewed courage we conked our nag to go on, while he deliberately stopped, to decide if he must go or stay where he was right at the fork of the road. Finally the nag, my companion and I turned to settled village; whose only light shown was the windows of dwellings where the shades had not yet been drawn. Somehow I managed to keep in the road, my eyes not being able any longer to penetrate the darkness, "Hallo there!" I called, as I heard a dragging, stumbling step near my buggy, "Hello," came the reply, "what's wanted." "Can you tell where I'll be able to get a night's lodging in this village?" "Yep, if you are a drummer you can a neighbor just a little way down here, lodgers drummers." For once I was glad I had this distinction, and now I am me. I was told to turn at the first corner to my right; then turn into a saw-dust road to my left; then drive straight ahead, and the first house I would come to would be the refuge sought; sure enough by following directions we were warmly welcomed, and duly entered into a comfortable and cherry room. My companion; throw his dress apparel in all directions, and made one dive for the spacious four poster; which looked temptingly inviting I had a stronger desire for a good cigar with the storm still threatening. I made my way to the nearest village store. Inside, the usual crowd of loafers had formed a circle, around the cracked and rusty stove. My entrance caused a little drift in their conversation; as they mentally surveyed me as a stranger, while at the same time I was chewing on a piece of bread. Some of the topics were tasted a few were chewed upon, but none seemed really worth digesting. All the time my attention was centered on a dried up wrinkled old creature; who sat almost opposite me, and was hearing nothing. Finally he asked, "Ever been in this town before?" "No." I replied, and mentally I hoped I would never see its name on the map. Not in the least offended by my short answer the voice continued, "Some place in your nerves need quiet, but if you want excitement you must go further. Nothing ever happens here, more than a dog fight and so on, so you have peaceable, and can build citizens." "Then this is certainly a model town," I managed to say. French Point.—Two hundred and sixty-four personal citations for bravery have been won by the Negro soldiers of a single Somali battalion since it landed in France in June, 1916. Of these citations 190 were gained in the fierce battles of the Alse and the remainder about Verdun. The Somalis, many of whom were recruited in British Somaliland, are independent and find the discipline of an organized army severe. Their French officers, however, are accustomed to deal with these freedom loving tribesmen, and by appeal to their pride of duty, they have been able to maintain their devoted obedience to such an exertion that they rapidly become excellent souliers. These men learn to handle modern infantry weapons quickly and furnish many specialists in the grenade throwing, rifle and machine gun sections of French regiments, for the men are of high intelligence and are full of natur- "Yes, there is not another in the state that has been named three times and has a history to boot." This was a great deal to say for such a town as this appeared to be. "Well I should certainly like to hear its history." Harrison after breaking off a good bank stock of tobacco, deposited it within his hollow jaw, readjusted his lean legs, and shemed several times in order to silence his audience. "It was many years ago when there came from an unknown source, and also for an unknown reason, a family of spirits called wizards; into this little village. The peace of the inhabitants seemed to have vanished for a long time, and the vigil patiently awaiting the dawn of a new day; from the closets and the ward-robes could be heard the endless clicking, clicking of a number of invisible scissors. Nothing that could be cut by scissors ever escaped these tireless plagues. Books and clothing seemed to delight them mont. Gems, coins, and even sort were even clipped from the wearer's back. "At night there seemed no relief from the tormentors, for if the hair was long enough, the vectim would awaken to find it tied in numerous loops; in such case he had been driver worse, the hair loops serving as strapups. The neighborhood was almost in a panic: trying to invent some means to rid the village of the plague. The Bible was put under the pillow at night to sleep upon. A new sleeve was put over it, in order for the intruder to gain entrance it would have to pass through one hole then out another, until all had been passed. "Dawn would usually break upon them, thus forcing the wizards again into quietude. Shut from the door, the chimney, but a roaring fire of logs did not seem a welcome retreat. "The cattle suffered equally as bad as the owners of them. It was not an usual sight to see a horse or cow racing with all its might over fences then gates, horses neighing, cows being knocked down, and the spirit. We had bob-tailed cows and horses and some with no tails at all. The mane of the horse if it was left on, would be so tied with knots that a curry comp could get it out. We had no unceasingly, devices of every kind had failed to keep the clippers away for any length of time. One day, the whole neighborhood met at the town hall and after many propositions finished, we send for a certain priest in Ireland. "He came, and that day was one of joy, and has never been forgotten. His blessing he left with them, and to this day no spirit has ever clipped in this village. Gifts of various kind remain to me, and one remains to verify my statement beautiful green spot bounded on one side by the swift flowing Quepon and to the cast side by the stately pines of the Blue Ridge. If you were asked to whom it belongs you will be told to no one, if you should ask why; you will be told to the priest's Field and the story will be narrated as I have told you." initiative-valuable adjuncts in these branches of fighting--while at hand grenade throwing they are second to none. They are clean of habit, the Somalis, who are strict Mohamedans, never touch alcohol. In fact, they look on any man given to intoxication with the greatest disdain. They are self-sacrificing to a degree, as was evidenced during their attack on La Bouvelle, when they had to clear out the shelters in a trench which they had just captured, and which were still huge there. One of their European geants was about to enter a dugout known to be full of armed enemies, when he was pushed aside by a Somalis private with the exclamation "Lot me go first! You are married." A widely prevalent fallacy has the Negroes with savagery against the Norwegians. 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Dr. Owainaver will review and comment on the Teekey current events as he may see Stockinam: Saturd We are sure that our readers will many appreciate the efforts we are putting the rvth to give them the very best shortlent oblainable. Dr. Weaver is I will known, not only in Baltimore ny o throughout the country, and his weekly comment will be a source of pleasure and profit, we hope, to the readers of this paper—Ed. DISGRACING THE UNIFORM God helps those, who help, them- selves It is a very poor kind of officer who allows a street mob to intimidate him into removing his uniform and leaving town by the first train. Yet this is what happened to two young lieutenants who wanted to visit relatives in Mississippi. The second incident, which happened only last week, serves to call attention to the fact that the trouble is not with the people of Vicksburg, Mississippi, but with the officers themselves. When Uncle Sam granted certain graduates of Fort Des Moines Training Camp the right to wear officer's uniforms and shoulder bare, he was of the impression that they were men enough to wear them honorably, never dishonorably. Uncle Sam expects of his officers as he does of the dragged man that the uniform will mean as much to them as the flag meant to tell black color bearer in the war of the rebellion. In effect this sergeant told his commander that he would hold up the flag or "report to God the reason why." Uncle Sam expects, and the people at home have right to expect, that officers and men, whether in the North or in the South will keep their uniforms on "for report to God the reason why." Appeals to the War Department or to the President on the part of officers insulted of Vicksburg, Miss. are a sign of palpable and inexquisite weakness, unworthy of the manliness and the courage that mark the solitude and the officer. When these men needed to protect their own persons their uniforms, Uncle Sam will be behind hand in supporting am, God and Uncle Sam help those to help themselves. ND A CORRESPONDENT TO FRANCE Out at Camp Grant Rockford, Ill. the other day, Second Lieutenant Bartonneau, one of the ten french officers whipping the men in- to trim for the work "over there" had this to say of the colored men in the French army: The French colonial troops are inviable—wonderful fighters. They cannot bear up in the rigors of trench fighting, because they are not used to the cold and the wet, but they are wonderful on the attack. They tear only sobraptel. They are not afraid of bullets or cold steel, and the Germans, make no attacks when they now these men are, before them, they usually run from these men because they run colored men no prisoners." Only in this indirect way, this three expression are we on this side, the water getting news of the deeds the glory of colored men on the front. Directly no word of colored colonel of the American regulars and guardsmen with Pashing has gotten thru the Associated Press. Not that the folk especially the colored folk are not interested, or that our boys are doing things not worthy of being mentioned, but alas and slack, colored newspapers and magazines have no correspondents with the soldiers in France. The Associated Press is going to white newspapers, has not in the trouble to report the doof of the colored contingent. In 1834 the Negro Press Association took up and debated the suggestion of maintaining a newspaper co-endent in France. But the proplears to have been dropped sickion lias has been made that with our giving for the Red and Y. M. C. A. work, a public be raised also to give due publicity the activities of the soldiers a France as well as those that go later. Certainly no work is important and deserving immediate attention. It was expected that the nation at appreciate the worth and sacrifices colored soldiers, if they only sent and indirect information to their doings in the field. may be that such a desirable can be carried on by the united Thirteen hanged, forty-one imprisoned for life, nine for short terms and five acquitted represent the summary sentence passed upon the members of the 24th Infantry, who shot up Houston, Texas on the night of August 23rd last. Thus is closed another dark chapter in the annals of American Democracy. Closed but not forgotten. It will never be forgotten that these bold regulars, who broke the law and merited the punishment, were the victims of southern crackers and copperheads, who baited them on and taunted them beyond human endurance. For the acquitted men, some of whom are said to owe their freedom to the fact that they turned state's evidence and testified against their comrades; or the non-coms of the 24th, who left the Training Camp at Fort Des Moines before receiving their commissions in order to assist the court martial in running down the guilty soldiers and procuring their confessions, there will be no words of praise. Promotions in the army may come from their actions, but their names will be writ large in the great book as traitors to the traditions of the army and traitors to the race. Guilty as were these soldiers of the 24th, and as worthy of punishment as they are known to be, the country stands aghast at these severe and summary sentences met out to them. If they ran wild and murdered and terrorized a community, everybody knows that they simply did what lynching parties practice almost daily on a smaller scale in every Southern State from Virginia to Florida and from Missouri to Texas. Everybody feels—whether with full justice or not, the fact remains—these men of the 24th were punished as much because they were colored as because they were guilty. Indeed, Martha Gruening, who investigated the Houston Uprising for the N. A. A. C. P., felt that Houston was not to be compared to East St. Louis. "It was not the cold blooded murder of innocents, but the work of angry men whose endurance of wrong and injustice had been strained to the breaking point, and who in their turn committed injustices." There was no burning of women and children, no hanging, no torturing of innocent victims." As in every riot, some innocent bystanders were killed, but the intention of the soldiers was not to shoot up the town, but to punish the police for beating up several soldiers. Miss Gruening found the primary cause of the riot in the habitual brutality of the white police officers of Houston in their treatmen of colored people. And now we ask what has been done, and what will be done to white policeman Sparks, who without provocation, is said to have beat up Private Edwards of the 24th, and later with policeman Daniels (white) shot Corporal Baltimore, military policeman, in performance of his duty at Fort Sam Houston. And what has and will be done to the two white city detectives who boarded a street car and beat up two colored members of the 24th two days before the uprising: Up until now nothing has been done. From all accounts, nothing will be done. The Houston incident is closed. Yes, closed, but never forgotten. OUR NEW UNIFORM. With the current issue, THE another period of advancement column to each page, making at the installation of a modern flat first of its kind to be installed in this country, is not only in line of the times, but is a response advertisers for room for expansion also permit us to cover more the made necessary by the great in people here. The growth of the Afro-African has not been sporadic, but incitation and approval of our inter public mind and to give to the country in general and Maryla unbiased manner. During the more than two Afro-American, it has endeavored a firm insistence on the rights success has been largely due to thusiatic support of its readers will come an increased desire loyally supported us, and, we the part of the public general With the current issue, The Afro-American enters upon another period of advancement. The addition of another column to each page, making a seven-column newspaper, and the installation of a modern flat-bed web perfecting press, the first of its kind to be installed in any Negro newspaper plant in this country; is not only in line with our policy to keep abreast of the times, but is a response to the increasing demand of advertisers for room for expansion. The increased size will also permit us to cover more thoroughly the local news field made necessary by the great increase in activities among our people here. The growth of the Afro-American in the field of journalism has not been sporadic, but has been the result of the appreciation and approval of our intense desire to properly guage the public mind and to give to the reading public the news of the country in general and Maryland in particular, in a fair and unbiased manner. During the more than twenty-six years of the life of The Afro-American, it has endeavored to justify its existence by a firm insistence on the rights of the race, and is measure of success has been largely due to the staunch, loyal and enthusiastic support of its readers. With its increased facilities will come an increased desire to please those who have so loyally supported us, and, we hope, and increased interest of the part of the public generally. colored press cooperating with the T. M. C. A. or with the N. A. A. C. P., or all of them working together. However the project may be carried out, it is certain that the results in intelligent co-operation of nation and fighting forces, and of an increased willingness on the part of the folks at one to do more, once they know what our men are doing over there, will be worth any amount of money and effort necessary to carry it out successfully. The colored reading public is at the point where it asks not only what are the allies doing over there? but also "I wonder what OUR boys are doing over there?" By making bread composed of two parts of white flour to one part of boiled mashed sweet potatoes, the kitchen of Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, leaving 200 pounds of flour every day, and at the same time give no apparent difference between this bread take bread made wholly out of white flour. This is Tuskegee's original contribution to war economy. Perhaps Principal Moton's charges find this combination of spuds and flour cheaper, but it is doubtful if the substitution will prove as cheap in other places farther North, which have to pay good high prices for sweet potatoes. the Afro-American enters upon it. The addition of another seven-column newspaper, and tabbed web perfecting press, the any Negro newspaper plant in with our policy to keep abreast to the increasing demand of vision. The increased size will thoroughly the local news field. increase in activities among our american in the field of journalas been the result of the apprease desire to properly guage the reading public the news of the end in particular, in a fair andenty-six years of the life of Thered to justify its existence by of the race, and is measure of to the staunch, loyal and enes. With its increased facilities to please those who have so hope, and increased interest of ly. THE PEOPLE'S FORUM Camp McClellan, Ala., Dec. 6. —We read in the Woman's Column of your paper of December 1st, 1917, subject "Our Soldier Boy" where the colored people of our city and State are doing so much for the boys that were drafted by sending them so many nice things to enlighten their minds, but if seems as if they have forgotten that there ever was a voluntary unit of colored boys with colors from the City of Baltimore. The people of Pittsburgh, Pa., appreciate the colored soldier boys more than the people of our race at our own home town does by sending to us tobacco and goodies quite often. By the MARYLAND BOYS 1st Co. Horse Section. 104th Amminton Training, Camp McClellan, Ala. In East St. Louis, in July, 200 or more of colored people were horribly murdered, and a dozen or so of colored men were given life imprisonment sentences, as a result. In Houston, sometime later, 16 white people were shot and killed, and thirteen colored men are hanged. These two cases placed side by side, are a sufficient commentary. Ten volumes could not say more! Truly, JW PICKENS WEEKLY REVIEW AND COMMENTS BY REV. WILLIAM H. WEAVER The president's address to Congress on Tuesday of last week, as has been almost unanimously declared by the papers commenting upon it, was not only one of the greatest state documents of the generation, but a message to the world, in which was set forth, in clear and inclusive language, sound argument and convincing logic our nation's stand in this terrible war, now engaging the thought and calling forth all the activities of millions of the world's peoples. The attitude of our government? Why we are in the war? Our aim and purpose? What we hope to accomplish? are questions all so plainly answered that no, one, it seems, may, or will have any good and sufficient reason to ask them again. That we are in the war, net for revenge, but to put an end to the intolerable wrongs done and planned against us by the sinister masters of Germany"—to overcome which is the apparent evil aim of the war—to crush out that which he denomines "the intolerable thing which the German masters have shown us the ugly face"—the establishment by arms, of military and political domination over the other nations of the world. That our nation is in this war, because it is a conflict in which high principles are at stake—the vindication of right, of honor, of justice to all—the preservation from corruption and destruction of the institutions under which we Americans live—"the very existence of Democracy and Liberty." The whole address shows the vision and wisdom of a statesman, who broadly forecasts the future. It is indeed fortunate that at this time our nation has at its head a man of such vision and wisdom—a Christian statesman, who in unequivocal terms tells that he is seeking, as he believes every true American is, or should be seeking such an outcome to this awful struggle as "only that which is righteous and of irreproachable intention for our fees as well as for our friend Surely our Press is following in his lead guidance, and we will in bend all of our energies in doing every right thing possible, to win this war; to establish a permanent peace, and as well the permanent continuance and manifestation of the principles of right, honor, honesty justice, democracy and liberty among all men. In a letter to Mr. Scott, referring to various telegrams and letters of protest received at the War Department to which Mr. Scott had called the Secretary's attention, regarding certain alleged "discriminations against colored draffees." The Secretary states that a full investigation of the matters complained of has been ordered, and emphatically declares that his policy has been and is "to discourage 'discrimination against any persons by reason of their race.'" And he gives the sane reason for adopting and following the said policy, not merely that it is in accordance with what is right, fair and just to all American people, but that the institutions which the nation now at the greatest sacrifice is defending may be safeguarded, and not endangered by any racial discontent or disorders. In the judgment of the Secretary some of the complaints or charges of discrimination seem unwarranted in the face of the facts that more than one half of the 1250 colored men who completed the course at the Reserve Officers Training Camp at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, have been commissioned in the U. S. Army, 100 colored physicians and surgeons have received commissions as offences in the *Melical Reserve Corps*, and that a full fighting force of 30,000 colored soldiers in practically every branch of military service, will constitute a division for duty in France under General Ferlingh. The frank statement of the Secretary made in his letter, and the clear presentation of his views on what is expected and required or all citizens at this time of national need and emergency shows him to be a man of not only patriotic sentiments, but also all who are called to defend the nation's honor. This war is, any and every way we look at it, a horrible thing to contemplate, and will work untold hardships and sufferings upon many—and there may be many things that will happen that may call forth honest criticism from us, as well from other classes of citizens—but in the final outcome of it we will have to prove of lasting benefit and great advantage to all. Already it has brought special benefits and opened opportunities to many of our race which hitherto they did not possess and enjoy. "Forgetting the thing which are behind and reaching forth unto those which are before, we should press the mark of the prize," for which we are constantly clamoring, the full recognition of our matthought rights, and the full enjoyment of our citizen privileges, and we can help to the more speedy bringing of this about by discouraging among the race at this crucial time all unrest on their part and suspicion of the government and urging and insuring every one of us to do the best in winning this war—and so win for ourselves the gratitude and honor of our country. DEMOCRACY In these would war we re- and hear more about. Democracy than ever before. In the war for the defense of our democracy and liberty and for, the establishment of, World Democracy and Liberty. If we are to understand by the use which is now being made of the term DEMOCRACY, that there is meant that form of government where sovereign authority and power reside in the people and is exercised either directly by them, or by officers or representatives chosen by them—that is—a state-or government in which the rights or all are the same—and where no 'hereditary or arbitrary differences of rank and privilege prevail'—Then is it such a democracy as is worth white, and for the establishment maintenance and defense of which any sacrifice required may be willingly and cheerfully offered. JERUSALEM THE HOLY CITY The latest foreign dispatches tell us 'hat this ancient city, beloved of Jew and Gentile, and especially dear to the heart of every Christian, because of the sacred memories, that cluster about it' has been surrendered by the Turks to the English. That now for the first time for several centuries this spot hallowed and dear to millions will be under Christian government and control. In this fact all followers of the Blessed Sauiour and professors of His holy religion rejoice. and the prayer of all is that it may never again fall in the hands of Saracen, Moslem, or fundel. The question as to whether it will be finally turned over to the Zionist as a home- land for them in Palestine is still and will be perhaps sometimes to come an unsettled one. But be that question, or not, as it may. We do well to rejoice now, that the city where much of our Lord's life was spent and many of the events connected with his earthly career we most revere transpired, is in the possession of a. Christian nation. MOORLAND SPEAKS AT COMMUNITY MEETING A community mass-meeting in the interest of the new building fund of the Colored Y. M. C. A. was held at Bathel A. M. E. Church Wednesday evening. While the cold weather made the attendance somewhat below expectations, the audience made up in appreciation what it lacked in numbers. The speakers included Mr. Francois A. White, president of the Central Y. M. C. A. Mr. S. S. Booker; Mr. Harry, T. Pratt, who made the plea for subscriptions; Dr. J. E. Moorland, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and Mr. John H. Murphy, who presided. Music was furnished by the Symphia Musical Association. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. Sampson Brooks. In opening the meeting Mr. Murphy called attention to what other cities had done in providing modern buildings and emphasized Baltimore's need in this regard. He mentioned Dr. Moorland as the "New Building King." Mr. White said that people were making more money now than ever and that this is a day of sacrifice for the good of others. The people everywhere are sacrificing, he went on to say. "The new building will be a credit to you and the city," he said, "and it remains for you to raise the funds for you to equip and furnish it so that your young men will have a place of proper surroundings." Dr. Moorland told of the need of places where young colored men will have the right atmosphere, sketched the war work that the Y. M. C. A. is doing among colored men. He asserted that the spirit of sacrifice meant the making of men and women, and declared that they were the better by it. He said that the new building here contained features that other cities did not possess and would be in every way a monument to the city. After telling of the spread of the Y. M. C. A. movement among colored men the spoke of the sacrificial spirit which had prompted young men of the race to enter upon Y. M. C. A. works at army cantonments. Taking up the opportunities that the present world war had made for colored men and women, he urged preparedness so that the advantages gained now may be permanent possessions. The world, he said, needed the best prepared men and women and was not so much concerned about the race of the individual. The Negro must be ready when the call is made for his services. He concluded with an appeal for funds for the new building. VICTROLA FOR BATTERY C We beg to acknowledge the receipt of sixty three dollars ($83); out of which was purchased one victoria and twenty-four (24) records, as the result of a Tag Sale for the soldiers at Camp Meade. The following letter of appreciation was received. (Signed) Mrs. A. E. Marshall. 535. Dolphin street Camp Meade; Md., Dec. 4, 1917. Mrs. A. E. Marshall In behalf of Battery C. 351st Regiment, Field Artillery, permit me to thank you and those responsible for the presentation' on the Victoria, which we have received. Nothing could have been more timely, nor could any other present have produced the result that thes one did. Many an evening that might have become tiring and lonesome has now been made otherwise. I also wish to extend the thanks of the Battery for the excellent selection of records that accompanied the machine. We have many, many days and nights before us and a multitude of work, but I feel sure that the same will be made much lighter and indeed more pleasant by your thoughtfulness. Hoping that in the very near future, we will be able to indicate to you that we merit your interest, I remain. Yours most truly, Harvey W. Young, Sergeant, Battery C. 351st Reg., F A. EDWARD SWAN Edward Swan, formerly of 810 N. Central avenue, Baltimore, Md., departed this life: December 8, after a brief illness, in full triumph of faith. He was the son-in-law of the late Rev. Phillip C. Hester Wye and a member of Centenennial M. E. Church, Baltimore. He served in the Civil War and was a member of Charles Summer Post, 103, G. A. R., of Philadelphia, Pa. The faternal will take place from his late residence, 2043 Watkins street, Philadelphia, Pa. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Wm. Griffin, of Central Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment at National Cemetery, Philadelphia. SPECIAL In order to be properly classsed in next week's Christmas edition of the Afro-American, Advertisers are urged to have their matter in this office not later than WEDNESDAY AT NOON. Miss. Catherine Johnson, of 2304 Etting street was returned to St Boston Academy, after spending a pleasant Thanksgiving week-end with her mother, Mrs. Edna Harrell. Will also be at home for the Christmas holidays. Miss Lizzie Hawkins, principal of Summerfield Academy, has been granted by the School Board a three month's period of absence from her professional work owing, to personal illness, from neurasthenia. Mr. Irvin Matthews of Bolait will substitute during her absence. Mr. Charles E. Pindle, of 1108 Argyle avenue, had a delightful time at Mrs. Harriett P. Jones, Cookville, Howard, county, last week. He was entertained by Mr. Andrew Jones and Mrs. Hattie Jones, also Mrs. Lee Jones. Mrs Kate Jolley, of 1807 Druld Hille- venue, who fractured her knee cap, was operated on at Provident Hospi- sity. She is a teacher School. 106. Mrs. John Nelson, of Lanvale St. was called to Philadelphia, to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Julia Butler, who is quite slick. Mrs. Wilsie Thomas has returned to Federalsburg, Md., after a visit to relatives here. Mrs. Adelalde Oram, teachey of the public school at N. w. Market, Md., as a recent visitor to relatives here. Mrs. W. L. Johns, formerly of Annapolis, met with an accident on Thanksgiving day in her home, 117 W. 21st street, with a dislocated ankle. She is now in the Mercy Hospital. She expects to be home in a few days. Young Woman wants Office Work. Good at figures. Apply 1004. Drew Hill avenue. IN MEMORIAM. PELERS—In sad but loving memory of our dear mother, Lettia Fisher Peters, who died December 12th, 1883, 24 years ago. We often sit and wonder mother At what you would say If you only knew the changes That has happened, since that day. By her devoted daughters, Mrs. Amie Scott Miss Rosa Peters BROWN—In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Sarah Brown, who departed this life two years ago Thursday, December 16, 1915. Dear is the grave where mother lays Sweet is the memory, which never shall hate Rose may wither, flowers may die Others may forget you mother, But never will I. We never shall forget you mother While in this world we stay When the form of death comes over us Meet us dear mother on the way. By her son, Thmoss H. Lee and daughter, Florence O. Wilson. BROWN—In loving remembrance of our dear son Mallimore Brown Jr, whom God in his mercy took from us one year ago. December 8th, 1916. Month the lonely trees of harmony, in that cold and narrow bed, lives our dear son Mallimore Sleeping peacefully with the dead. By his loving mother and father. MOORE—In sad and loving remembrance of our dear father, John Moore, who departed this life twelve years ago. December 9, 1905. receive sad and lonely years have passed. passed Since our father breathed his last We did not know the pain you bore, We did not see you die. We only know you passed away And never said good bye. Think not dear father that you are forcition For by us you shall never be, as long as breath and memory last Our thoughts will be of thee. By his loving daughters, Mrs. Cornella M. Weaver, Mrs. Jennie Stewart, of Cambridge, Md. BARNETT—In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. Hester A. Barnett, who departed this life. December 14, 1914, just four years ago today Since mother took her flight To heaven where she made her way And escaped the doom of night. Of course we miss you mother dear Who wouldn't miss such an one? But God knew better than we did here For your joys have just begun But we expect to see you dear mother when time has passed away When heaven's gates are opened wide for us to an endless day. By her children, Rosa, Edward, Sophia and Mamie. BROWN—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, David E. Brown, who died two ago today, December 10. Smiles may meet my face Tears may dim my eyes But no one knows my heart aches Since my husband died. By his loving wife. Mary E. Brown CROWNER—In sad and loving remembrance of a devoted husband and father who departed this life one year ago; December 14, 1916. CARBY—in 1616 remembrance of my husband, Thomas Carey, who departed this life four years ago, December 17, 1913. George Carey died one year ago, November 10, 1916. Mary J. Carey died November 22, 1017 They are gone, but not forgotten. Buried with sleep-in-law. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nichols, of 623 Stilting street, wish to thank their many friends and relatives for the beautiful formal designs at their home. Also, W. Nichols, also their kindness shown through his long illness. Mine. M. A. Hunter's Half Dressing Class Commencement was held Friday evening, December 7, 1824. Drudl Hill avenue. The following ladies completed the course and received their diplomas: Mrs. Bertha C. Gaskins, 1637 Millman street, Mrs. Blanch Cummings, 1818 Druld Hill avenue; Mrs. Margaret Moore, 122 N. Dallas street. Several former pupils were present Refreshments were served. Open for instructions. Diplomas awarded Phone Madison 1410-W. SPECIAL NOTICE Mme. R. H. Coper, of 570 Laurens street, who has been confined to her bed for two weeks, is now able to be out again and takes this method to inform her customers that on and after December 18 she will be able to up her hair in hair dressing and will hold an office door front. Thanking you for passed favors asking for a continuance of the same. Mmc. R. H. COOPER'S Hairdressing Parlor, second floor from Hair Growling and Straightening Specialty. 1140 N. Carry St. Baltimore, Md. SPECIAL NOTICE Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous Railroad Sermon at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Biddle street and Linden avenue, this Sunday, December 16th at 7.30 P. M. His choir and congregation will carry him. "Don't miss the train for Heaven." Revs. S. M. Johnson and A. Young, pastors. COAL RALLY Logan Women's Relief Corps, No. 17, will have a sermon prescribed to them by Rev. Jac. Colbert, of Grace Presbyterian Church, on Sunday, December 16, 1017, at 3 o'clock for the benefit of Coal, at Logan Post Hall, corner Orchard and Tissler streets. All Post and Corps and friends are cordially invited to be present. Bishop J. A. Johnson for the Baltimore District Sunday, December 16th—11 a. m. Berkley, Md. Rev. R. V. E. Ford. 3 o'clock, Mt. Zoa. Rev. D. J. Beckett. 8 o'clock, Port. Deposit. Rev. D. J. Beckett. Monday, December 17—3 o'clock Stewartsville, Rev. Cordall. 8 o'clock Havre de Grace, Rev. J. G. Bryant. Tuesday, December 18—3 o'clock Chesapeake City, Rev. J. W. Bowie. Wednesday, December 19—8 p. m. Long Green, Rev. W. T. Brown. Thursday, December 20—3 o'clock Quaker Bottom, Rev. P. O. Bundlek. 8 p. m. Cockeysville, Rev. J. D. Jackson. During the intervals Bishop Johnson may be found at 1155 N. Carry street. Phone 4704. J. G. Martin. Presiding Elder. To the Officers and Members of the various Lodges, Past Grand Masters Council, Households of Ruth and Juveniles of the G. U. O. of O. F. You are cordially invited to attend the fourth ANNUAL SERMON of Queen Elizabeth Household of Ruth. G. U. O. 4. 4787 at Payne Memorial Church, Calhoun street and Patterson avenue, Sunday, December 16, 1947; at 7.30 P. M. All members please assemble in the basement of the church at 7 P. M. Yours in P. H. P. Mary K. Terrell, W. R. Mayne C. Carpenter, M. N. G. Monday evening, December 17, at ST. LUKES U. A. M. E. CHURCH a Unique Entertainment with Pictures will be given under the auspice of the Stewardesses. For the benefit of the church, Mrs. S. Smith, president. Admission only 10 cents Doors open 7.30 P. M. Exercises begin at 8.00. Come early and secure a good seat. Rev. W. H. Baker, pastor. 1-7 HOUSES FOR SALE 1800 Block Orlean St. 1700 Block Ashland Ave. 1800 Block Calhoun St. 1400 Block Pressman St. 1000 Block Carrollton Ave. 2000 Block McCulloh St. 1000 Block Carey St. 300 Block N. Mount St. 400 Block Glimor St. 1800 Block White St. The Gross Grant Real Estate Co. 2021 Division St. FOR SALE—2 Story House 100 block White street. 6 rooms and bath G. R. $40. Terms $100 cash, balance as same rent. See Arthur L. John son. 1415 Myrtle avenue. FOR SALE—2 three-story houses in 1300 Block Myrtle Avenue. See A. L. Johnson. 1415 Myrtle Avenue FOR SALE—2 three-story houses 2000 McCullough street. G. R. $72. Price $1800. Terms $500 cash, balance. See Building. Weekly payments. See JOHNSON 1415 Myrtle Ave. FOR SALE—12 room house with furniture. 700 West Lafayette Ave. Price $1,000. Gr. $126. Terms $200 cash. Weekly payments $6.71. FOR SALE - 1600 Block McQuillen street, a story house. Price $1790. Gr. $72. Termus $300, cash. Balante as rent. See A. L. JOHNSON: 1415 Myrtle Ave. See A. L. Johnson: 1415 Myrtle Ave. FOR REST - Two nicely furnished rooms; modern conveniences, quiet family in a suitable location in N. W. section of the city. Apply or call to (C. S.) $28. N. Eutaw street, in care Afro-American Office. t-f "BETHLEHEM" OR "MIDNIGHT O'ER THE HILLS OF JUDEA" A DOUBLE SACRED CANTATA FULLY DRAMATIZED AND RENDERED BY 60 PARTICIPANTS 60 All in Costumes under calcium lights of varied colors At Bethel A. M. E. Church CHARACTERS: King Herod, Wise Men, Mary and Joseph, Shepherds, Babe in the Manger, Herodians, Angels, The Wonderful Star in the East and other features: Miss Sarah R. Jackson & Mr. Andrew Gassaway, Instructors Mr. Edward Barnett, Musical Director. Mrs. Annie Nichols, Accompanist. Mr. Wm. H. Proctor, Supt. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, Pastor THE ROYAL CHAUFFEURS BALL AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26th, 1917. PROF. CORESTHER'S ORCHESTRA Mr. Frank Laws, President Mr. Lewis Pullen, Vice Pres. Mr. Robert Brown, Manager. "THE NEW ESTHER CANTATA" MADAM PHOEBE PORTER, Queen DR. FRED YOUNG, Mordecan IN ITS LATEST PRODUCTION Will be rendered by the Sono and Daughters of Allen AT ALLEN A. M. E. DHURCH, Lexington and Carlton Streets. THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 20, 1917. ADMISSION 25 CENTS J. Walter Jones, President. Mrs. Mamie Lawrence, Secretary John Ambrose, Director. Rev. C. Harold Stepteau, Pastor REFRESHMENTS ON SALE THE ASBURY GUARDS ADULT BIBLE CLASS WILL OBSERVE THEIR SIXTH ANNIVERSARY AT ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington and East Streets SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 1917 ORDER OF SERVICES 11 a. m., Anniversary Sermon, Rev. R. W. Stennett, Williamsport, Md. 2:30 P. M. The Asbury Guards in Sunday School. 8 P. M. PLATFORM MEETING—Addresses by Mr. Elmer A. Henderson, Mr. William Anderson, Mr. Charles T. Stewart, Mr. Henry Redmond. Special Music by the Choir under direction of Mrs. Ira Bolley. All Adult Bible Classes are cordially invited to be present at these services. Mr. CHARLES STEWART, Supt. Mr. HENRY REDMOND, Pres. Woman's Section (Colored Division) Miss Ida R. Cummings, State Chairman All who have Father, Brother, Son, Relative or Friend who was gone to War Camps are cordially invited to meet in .. CHARITY RECEPTION .. UNDER AUSPICES OF Colored Branch of Baltimore Chapter, National American Red Cross Society Thursday, December 27, 1917 ADMISSION 35 CENTS SCHEDULED AT THE FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM 411 West Biddel Street. WANTED! 25 COLORED LABORERS Steady Work. Good Pay Time and a Half for Overtime Sundays and Holidays. APPLY TO The Western Maryland Railway Co. Piers: Light and Donaldson Streets South Baltimore Take Curtis Bay Car. Foreman will be at the Gate WILLIAMS WORLD FAMOUS COLORED SINGERS The provided image is a graphic design and does not contain any chart, graph, or data to be converted into a table. At BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH THURSDAY, DEC. 20th, 1917, 8 P.M. Tickets. 35c Reserve Seat Section, 50c Benefit of Y. M. C. A. Current Fund Tickets on Sale at All Drug Stores and the Committee Under the auspices of the Colored Division of the Council of Defense Speakers: Hon. Francis M. Jenkins, President of the Maryland League for Nationa Defense and Mr. E. A. Darr, Chairman of Instruction and W. Ashleie Hawkins FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, at 8 P. M. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH. Caroline and Bank Sts. EVERYBODY INVITED Ernest Lyon, Chairman, A. L. Gaines, Treasurer, H. M. Gross, Secretary, J. P. Evans, Chairman, Speakers Bureau. Let every man of draft age attend meeting at TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH LINDEN AVE. & BIDDLE ST. Thursday Dec. 20, at 8 P.M. The Maryland League for National Defence through the Colored Division of the Maryland Council of Defence makes it possible for the colored men to be in line of promotion as NON-COMMISSIONED and later COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. Speakers: Hon. Francis M. Jencks, President of the Maryland League for National Defense and Mr. E. A. Darr, Chairman of Instruction. This is no draft, no waving of exemption, privileges. It is an opening to become an officer in case of draft. Special committee of the Colored Division of the Maryland Council of Defense; Dr. R. W. S. Thomas, Dr. Junits Gray, E. B. Taylor, Esq., Charles Shipley, Esq, Prof. Mason A. Hnwkins, Prof. Geo. B. Murphy, Dr. Ernest Lyon, Chairman, Dr. A. L. Gaines, Treasurer, Prof. H. M. Gross, Secretary, George A. Watty, Esq, Chairman of the Military Department DR. WILLIAM A. CREDITT Formerly of The Cherry St. Memorial Baptist Church, Phila, Pa. --WILL BE AT-- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1917. 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Come and hear this great preacher. A. Brown, Pastor [Picture of a man in a dark coat and hat]. THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY'S A. A. M. E. CHURCH ST. LUKES U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring St. above McElderry ST. LUKES U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring St. above McElderry Rav W. H. Baker, Pastor Loganian services, June 20 30 a.m. Punching by a stranger, followed by class, 2 p.m. S. M. and hearst of Christmas exercises, Mrs. Josephine Offord, Supt. 7 p.m., Spencer League services, 8 p.m. Sermon by Dr. Taylor of the A. M. E. Zion Conference. Sermon by Dr. William captain, Bro. Porter will take; charge of the prayer meeting, assisted by their visiting friends. Bro. W. H. Bishop, clerk TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by the Pastor, subject "God A Sun and Shield" 2.30 p.m. Sabbath School. 6.30 p.m. C. E. League. 7.30 p.m. Railroad Sermon by Dr. William, subject for us Thursday night, December 20. J. O. Ewell, Asst. Supt. W. L. Wilson, Pros. A. C. E. League ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor Ixington Street near Fine. Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. D. Pastor Mr. J. W. Woodus, Supt. Mr. Samuel Hutchinson, Pres. A. C. E. L. 11 a. m. Preaching, by the Pastor to Old Folks. Dinner will be served. 3 p. m. Program by the women, Mrs. A. Ridgely, presiding. 8 p. m. Program by the men, sro. Jacob DeCoursey, presiding. Rev. C. E. Browne, Pastor 9 a.m. Class Meeting 8 a.m. White Haven White Haven, Md. will preach 2.50 p.m. Sunday School, 3.30 p.m. jrev. W. J. Winston, D. D. of Wayland Baptist Church will preach with choir and congregation. 6.30 p.m. Y. P. L. 8 p.m. Special Men's Day program. Main addresses by Dr. E. M. Mayfield Doyle, subject, Faith in God and the church. Daily church addresses will be delivered by H. O. Wilson, Esq. Geo. W. P. McMechen, Esq. and Lonnie Branch, and reports of companies. Everybody welcome Clofford Ferry, church clerk. CHRISTIAN CHURCH West Hoffman Street W. F. Allen, Pastor. 11 a.m. to m. Bible School, 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor. All welcome. Edgar Stavanger, church clerk. Rov. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Ship, Day, Mrs. Minnie Power, thraddpt. 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., pastor or oranger. 12 p. m., S. pastor. 13 a. m., S. sermon to the Court of Calathea K. of P. by pastor. James Wood, minister's steward. Rev. J. W. McCoy, D.D. Pastor 11 a. M., Preschool by Pastor, subject "Test." 2.30 p. m.; Sunday School, W. W. Brown, Supt. 3 p. m.; pastor will preach a special sermon to the Praying Bands, Sub. "Prayer" Madam L. Walker James L. Juve Bro. A. Phillippe, leader. 6.30 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, Mrs. James B. Ockins, preschool. A fine program will be rendered. 8 p. m.; Dr. McCoy will preach, subject "The War and Its Agony." All welcome. Great Day in Zion FRIENDS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Pursuit S. st. near Riggs Ave. Rev. Wm. J. Robinson, A. L. Pastor Address: 1208 Orleans St. 10 a. M., Bible Class, 11 a. m., Med. W. W. Brown, of Cavert county, md. after which Metropolitan M. E. Band will take charge. 8 p. m.; Sermon by Rev. W. W. Brown. 8.30 p. m.; Prayer Meeting. 6 p. m.; C. V. E. L. The pastor is out again. J. S. Johnson, secretary 10th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. N.E. Dr. Druid Hill Ave & Robert S. Sabbath (Saturday) Sabbath School 10 a. m. Preaching service 11:30 a. m. Vesper service 3:30 p. m. Special sermon Sunday night, December 16. Sunday service, December 16. The Vesper? Come and Jesus what the Bible says. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Pensor Stopt Rev. Dr. G. W. Kenward, Pastor 11 m. sermon by Rev. Washington 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 7.30 p. m. Rev. John H. Smith SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Pabstburg St. near Freunton Ave. Rev. J. H. Cornish - Pastor 11 m. sermon by Simple School 4 p. m. Rev. I. Reason and congregation 8 p. m. sermon by the pastor. For 673 years this ancient city bubbled in the hands of the curate Tarik Dr. Brooks evening service held with the fall of Jerusalem during the past week, foreshadowing the return of the Jews to their old citydwell. A. M. E. CHURCH Bryn street near Charles J. Stewart, Pastor Dr. P. P. Samuel, the great cust Mary H. Smith, Teacher J. Tolson, Superintendent Gue Services' John Murray, President SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH visor Dolphin and Mabie Street. Dr. P. P. 11 a.m. NEPTUNIA Washing by the Pastor Sub. 12 The King's Highway 2:30 p.m. m., Sunday Schools 4:30 p.m. Epworth League services 8:30 p.m. Candle Rally for the benefit of the Aged Men. and Women. Romans will beautiful display and a send-off with auditorium for a dinner. The priest by Rev. J. D. Durham, the priest Simpson Church, of Washington, D.C. The public is especially invited to hear the preacher and enjoy the service. AMES NEMORIAL M. D. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets Rev. Albert J. Mitchell, Pastor The community church will community program. The charity will awards you. 8:30 p.m. Class. Thomas Lane 8:30 p.m. Sermon. by the pastor subject 'Why am I take a Christian? 2:30 p. m. Sunday School Henry Johnson, Superintendent 5 p. m. Special service 'Muller League hour' 3 p. m. Sermon by pastor subject 'What is your question?' December Dec. 12th Fourth annual tervy conference. All captains are requested to be present Children's Church Friday at 4 p.m. Teacher Training Class every Wednesday night. 7:30 to 9:30. EASTERN, M. E. CHURCH McEldery St. and Patterson Park Rev. A. Young, Pastor 10.30 a-m. Class Meeting a-m. pastor. 2:30 p. m. S. S. m. Reloaded Sermon. Training A. E. Church, Biddle grade avenue. Revs. S. M. Johnson and A. T. pastor CENTENNIAL M. E. E. CHUBO Caroline and Bank, Stright Rev. Julius Carroll, B. D. Chubo 10 a. m. Sermon, B. D. Chubo subject 'Fifth, Commandant m. S. S. 5 p. m. Emw program by Rev. Mrs. A. 8 p. m. pastor subject to Aim of Life's Contest Wednesday m. S. S. 5 p. m. pastor m. S. S. 5 p. m. pastor Special meeting of the Mary fense, Council League, Allan ASEURY M. E. E. CHUBO Lexington and East St. C. E. Hudges, Pasto 11 n. m. Sermon, by Rev. Hays, District Superintendent p. m. Sunday School, versary of Asbury Guardians SHILLOH M. E. E. CHUBO field and Rev. Henry Thomas, Pasto 11 n. m. pastor will preach A 'Little Child' Shall Lead 2.30 p. m. Shadow, Street Rev. Henry Thomas, Pasto 11 n. m. pastor will preach A 'Little Child' Shall Lead 2.30 p. m. Shadow, Street Mito Missionary, Society will 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. D. 8 p. m. ling by Rev. Horstfield, D. D. THE COLORED BAPTIST CHUBO Havre De Grace, Md. 11 a. m. Preachin m. pastor m. Sunday School. 6.80 m. p. P. U. Sister Julia Johnson Pre- p. m. Prayer and worship p. m. A speaker by the Youth medially invited. W. F. Dickinson, D. D. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHU Dst. 28rd Stree 1. Rev. R. A. Preen, D. 2. Preen, P. m. m. Sunday School Epworth League. 8. p. Miss E. B. Puller. Mrs. S. E. Ragland. Mr. J. H. Carter, S. Thompson, Supt. Jr. Children's Church. Miss Anna D. Smith. LIV. OF THE M. FUGE DAPTRE, G. Bruce and Pierce. Rev. T. H. Skinner, S. 14 a. m. Prechengin day School. 3 p. m. Baptising township. 8 p. m. Sermon. Pastor or a stranger. All we Prayer Meeting Thursday night. St. Michaels Md. Dec. 14 keen J. and the Bluestead of the Y. Macy quarters. 351 field Artillery sermon was joyful, received by an evangelical service time more than 100 soldier camp were convinced of the septed Jesus Christ that the Savior was the 351 Field Artillery Bake many important the camp and studied in conditions of the team Woolfolk and 2. A love of the educational work the week illustrated in the cart ages from 255. V. M. M. quarterly 71. Battery 252 22. Battery 15.56. Battery 2. 56. Battery D 25 total 395. Revision 11.59. home Mendon with the trip to Desert NOTICE TO PAS T 10083 — Miss Emma Monday for Bult- tain, for Bult- tain, for Prettyman has sister, Mrs Hattie Penny, for Penny, and met at the home of Dorsey, Thursday of last Miss Annie, Sheaen, spent day night with her aunt, Mrs. Dorsey. Mr. James Prettyman in Baltimore Saturday. Mr. L. Friday and Mrs. Estelle Wor- thing-was in Daisy Monday night. Mr. Miss Miles was in Miles Monday night. Miss Miles, M. Dorsey, Jr. was in Glenwood last week. Mrs. Estelle Dorsey of Baltimore, and Mr. Thus Dorsey of Riderwood, is the guest of Mrs. Ellen Harrison. POPLAR HILL Doppler H., Md., Dec. 13.—Rev. C. Coates had service at 11 A. M. followed by a meeting of the officers of the church, Sunday School superintendent and teachers were appointed for the insuing years. A bazar was set up in the church. Rev. B. A. Hart, of Washington, was one of the main features, assisted by Rev. C. C. Nelson and the pastor, Rev. Coates. The children of C. Sunday, School rendered a program and Mrs. Coates entertained the entertainment was a success both socially and financially. Mrs. Marion Riley Calbert has returned after visiting relatives in Catonsville and Baltimore. Messrs. James Meade and Isaiah Gray are in Ballard. Mrs. Coates visited Washington, visiting her daughter, Messrs. George and Richard Howling have gone to Washington, for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Gray, of Washington, visited his sister, Mrs. Jane Dotson. Our teacher attended the State Teachers' Association and taught, back home, interesting topics. Messrs. Meade and Mrs. James Meade are quite alike. Joseph Henson and Susan Henson are on the sick list. Cecilton, Md. Dec. 15. — Our church is moving on. At 17 A. M. our pastor preached, a fine sermon. Two were received into full membership on last Sunday morning, also one conversion. The Allen League is well attended. The league turned out last Sunday evening to near a special sermon preached to them by the pastor William Wilkens. The sermon did well delivered. Mrs. Helen Tillinion is preparing for Girl's Day. The church has contributed funds to send Vuxu to cheer our soldiers Christmas 147. Annapolis, Md. Dec. 10—The som- ple of the Red Cross Benefit of An- napolis wishes to extend hearty thanks to many friends who helped to the entertainment of December success. There was a sum of money received between the Red Cross Society and the colored soldiers of Anne del County who are at Camp decided that the sum of guest the soldiers at camp be and blessing Christmas presents be presented by the committee died, that a number of friends present on that day. Those a Annapolis will go on, the over the W. B. & A. writer of the King chair- board, and Mrs. Norwood, Dr. Carein, Dr. Milliner, Mr. and Brown, Mrs. Hester Johnson Mary King. WILMINGTON Bington, Dec. 13.—Rev C. Gill filled the pulpit of the A. U. Church on Sunday morning, H. Bell being yet indisposed, H. Bell preached at Hauv. E. Church; Philadelphia on Sunnight. services at Ezion M. E. Church day were unusually inspiring all Dr. King preached to the edifice of Netheniah rebuilding the A great out-pouring of the Spirit was witnessed. Sunday was the occasion of the first Box Opening, and the following paper by Mrs. William威廉 Miss Elizabeth Lewis, solo by Gertrude J. Carter, paper by Carrie Spring, solo by Mrs. Ann on paper by Mrs. J. U. King on paper by Mrs. Elizabeth Ray was mistress of careeay vs. Carrie Kyley is presi ladies are taking a no cross nursing: Mrs. J. M. H. Y. Arnett, Mrs. E. hrs. Conwell Banton hrs. Mrs. Chisley, Mrs. hrs. Mrs. Milindha Steven- Henry House Redding, Mrs. Hal- mer. The course is be- her expert teacher at the School. It is quarterly meeting day at MIL 11:18. Church on last Sunday. Ubbbard prescheduled a very large service. Presence was held on Monday night which time a unanimous and en- gagement request was made for Dr. R Brown. This was another This has been one of the last in the history of the church. H., M. *Winchester* of St. els, Md. is spending a few with Mrs. J. U. King of 200 E. R. G. Williams, of Philadelphia, a strong sermon at Bethel E. Church on Sunday last. He companied by members of his suzer at Eglon, M. E. Church and success the receipts he- Among the visitors at Dere Rev. and Mrs. C. S. D. T. Moore, H. Y. Arnett Johnson, Mrs. E. W. Amer- ticians deserve much DWDENSVILLE ville, Mkc. Dec. 13. Mrs. Clines, of Cleveland, Ohio, and末eek-end guest of Miss Hattie and Mrs. Mamie Parron, her Williams, of Baltimore, Mr. Williams, guest of William Parron, last Sunday, Mrs. Atthews has returned home after a week with her parents, W. Henry Parron, Mrs.ett had great success in her career, sole recipient of Williams, of Cecilion, on her $40, Mrs. Bortha a very pleasant evening at a Parker, of Mt. Williams WOODVILLE Woodville, Mt. Dec. 12.—Regular services were held at John Wesley M. E. Church on Sunday. The third quarterly conference of the school was held at John Wesley M. E. Church on Tuesday, December 18. Rev. I. L. Thomas is the district superintendent. A concert will be held at Odd Fellows Hall on the beginning of the school teachers. Everybody is cordially invited. ANACOSTIA Anacostia, D. C., Dec. 13–Last Sunday was observed as Station Hlyly Day at Campbell A. M. E., Church. The pastor, Rev. J. H. West, pressheating at 11 o'clock, (Bishop Ross having been called by the death of Dr. McDonald, of Kansas City, 18–19, 18–19, Reith on preaching at 8 p.m.) $164.50 was laid on the table by the collectors. The stations and amounts will appear in the next issue. The pastor was anxious to cancel all floating indebtedness; so at the board of the May Day night the troopers were at the end of the day and setting aside the interest on the lot due in January. The following brethren were elected trustees for 12 months: Dr. R. H. Shipley, F. S. Penn, J. S. Kent, Geo. F. P. Frier, H. H. Maddux, L. J. L. T. The St. Newiors, M. R. S. and the J. S. E. Payne. Next Sunday evening at $163.50 was a day of the same day. The farmland was so far a clocked on Campbell, Mrs. Mary Webster and Mrs. J. H. Mackall, who had been at the office on the same day. The parson, Rev. West and his family were recently entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Mackall, Revs. Davis and West were entertained at lunch by Mr. and Mrs. Steward, 17th Howard Avenue, Thursday. Miss Theve, Rev. J. H. H. H. King, the age of the Aro-American bushes a chaucheту support of the friends here who say she must win. POMONKEY Pomonkey, Md. Dec. 13—Regular services were held at the Metropolitan M. E. Church Sunday conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. F. Kung. The Epworth League and Sunday School of this church are preparing a program for the Christmas holidays, Mrs. Alice Hawkins and party motored to Washington last week. As a result mobiles have been frozen during the last few days, Mrs. Hannah Robertson was married last week to Mr. Wm. Gladden, of Prince Georges county. SYKESVILLE Skysville, Md., Dec. 13. —Mr. William Perkins have returned —home from Virginia. Rev. Moore who has been quite sick is improving, Mrs. Perkins is taking the principal of the school at Skysville, Mrs. Emma Irena buttown are among those on the sick list. Miss Ada Putton' is the county supervisor' for the colored' schools of Carroll' county, Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Groomes school, Mrs. and Mrs. Atas Carroll' Moore, Mr. Weston Moore will spend the winter in Pennsylvania. TOWSON Towson, Md., Dec. 13. *Mrs. Dixon of Plainfield, N. J.* is visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kenney Bond, of railroad avenue, Mrs. Susan Johnson is on the sick list. Mrs. Agnes Stewart is superintendent of Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Sunday School, M. W. Estes Davage having resignation. Mrs. G. G. Gorman of Fremont frietrelle Poore visited their daughters at the Girl's Training School, Lincoln Heights, Washington, D. C., recently. CHASE Chaso. Md., Dec. 13.—Mr. John Parks, who is at Camp Mende visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Parks, Sr. Mr. Glendl Scott visited his mother, Mrs. Rosa Scott, Mrs. Clarence Harvey, Harvey visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Groon. The mother's institute gave an entertainment on last Friday evening. Harry Queen and Mario Russell even went to the church of the bride, Back River, on Thanksgiving night, owing to the illness of her mother. CHURCHVILLE Churchville, Md., Dec. 13—Mr. James Whittington, who has been sick is able to be out again. The Ladies' Ald Society met at the home of Mrs. H. C. Banks Wednesday afternoon, Miss Lea Walker, of Baltimore, who is spending sometime with his Bertha Smith, entertainer; with Hattie Grant, of Baltimore; and Miss Earret at tea Wednesday evening. Miss Mary Osborn and Miss Elizabeth Cooper, of Baltimore, spent the evening here Thursday. EASTON Easton, M.D. Dec. 13—Rev. Charles Handy preached Sunday morning at Bethel A. M. E. Church on the account of Rev. J. S. Collins being out of town. Rev. J. S. Collins preached for Rev. J. C. Bantom at Seaford, Del. Rev. Stansbury, of Unionville, preached a special sermon to the Woman's Mite Missionary Society. The collection was $10. Mrs. Fannie P. Johnson left last week for Florida. Rev. Curly "preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Thursday night. There will be a great demonstration on December 19. The Lyric Band, of Easton, will render music. The speakers included Drs. Leson Lyon, A. L. Gaines and W. H. Haig. The Sewing Club met at the residence of Mrs. Jenkins, of Stone Lane. The funeral was held in his home on M. Nicholas' farm, took place Sunday at 2 o'clock. He had been dead three days before his body was found. The amount of $57 was collected from Bethel A. M. E. Church for the Y. M. C. A. war fund, Miss Louisa's son, Sonson for a few years. Dr. W. H. Haig has been recruited as director of the choir at Ashbury M. E. Church and the choir has taken on new life. The mock conference was held at Ashbury M. E. Church Tuesday night. Rev. J. R. Noland, pastor Mr. A. Nicholas, has been in town for four weeks' illness. Mrs. Jane Thomas is very much improved after a brief illness Mr. Ernest Parson has returned from Baltimore. DENTON CHESTERTOWN Prof. G. W. Hawkins and wife produced a fine moving picture show at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday and Monda evening. Men's Day services will be conducted at James M. E. Church Sunday. Mrs. Junaita Wilson was confined to her home for a few days last week. Mr. John Mays has a position as a muchinist at Camp Mede. Quite a number of men have left here to work on the State road at Camp Mede. Mr. Frank Barnes, of Wilmington, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes. The series of dances under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias are still in progress at G. A. R. Hall. Mrs. Caroline Barrell has moved in town with her son Mr. Alexander Barrell. She expects to spend the winter. rel. She expects to spend the winter. The Queen's Raffy, given at Botel Church last Thursday night was quite a success. Miss Nannie Broadway, the Godess of Liberty, reported $18. Mrs. Eleanor Murray, $36.14; Mrs. Eleanor Bell, $24.00; Mrs. Gertrude Warren, $1.40; Mrs. Dilburn Johnson, $5.42. Toul with door receipts, $109.77. Messrs John L. Gipson and Lerrin Barrell have returned home from Canden, N. J. FREDERICK Frederick, Md., Dec. 14—The Women's Defense Council meet Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Alice Davis, Bartonsville, Md. The Third Quarterly Conference at Quinn A. M. F. Church revealed the affairs of the chure to be in aqod condition. Rev. John W. Norris presided. Dr. Norris also conducted quarterly conference at Mt. Pleasant, at which charge Rev. J. H. Dutton is doing a splendid work. Mrs. C. Flingg left Wednesday morning to attend the quarterly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society at Towson. Mr. Nelson Scott has been called to the bedside of his mother who is seriously ill near Centrville, Md. SMYRNA Smyrna, Del. Dec. 13.—Miss A. B. Ford, the public school teacher, who was taken ill Thursday of last week, is improved at this writing. Mr. Ralph Cromer, of Clayton, Died Monday Rev. C. T. View's church. The Sewing Circle was entertained Wednesday evening by Miss Mary Harris. CAMBRIDGE Cambridge, Md., Dec. 13—Girls' Day was observed at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday. The services during the entire day were in charge of the girls. At 11 o'clock Rev. J. A. Young preached on The Beautiful Girl; this service music was rendered by the direction of Miss Louise Farrow. In the afternoon there was a symposium "Our Girls," Misses Viola Harris and Noaomi Allen presiding. The following subjects were discussed: "Proper Attitude of Girls to Parents" by Miss Caryl Camper; "Our Girls as Religious Examples," by Mrs. Vioia Derry, Foster, and "Heathful and Harmful Recreations," by Mrs. Katherine Turner. At night a curtain entitled, "The Beautiful City," was rendered to huge and appreciative audience. A War of Philosophy held as a financial scheme. There were active girls designated by a rose. They marched in singing "We March on to Battle." $112.12 was raised, with victory for the White Rose Array. On behalf of the Girls' Club of Jethiel Church, a handsome set of pulpit furniture was presented to the church, the presentation being made by Miss Ethel Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob I. Greene, have arrived home after spending a few days in Baltimore visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Joseph D. Greene has returned home after spending a week in Baltimore and a few days at Camp Meade. More than 1,000 men and women have contributed to the Y. M. C. A. War Fund, and none gave less than 35 cents. Mrs. Catherine Ballet and Mr. Thomas Cole have died within the past few days. Rev. Jas. Albert Klah, of Fairmount, conducted the services all day at Waugh M. E. Church. Rev. C. W. Pullet was confined to his home Sunday, having met with an accident during the week. He is very much improved. Dr. and Mrs. Emile Juven are rejoicing over the birth of a baby girl. Mrs. Bermadine Mason left for Norfolk Saturday morning to join her choral society. Mrs. Mulhana Kennard is visiting relatives in Baltimore. The Merry Band has returned from two very successful trips to Salem, N.C., to visit the Philadelphia. In last Friday they played at Easton, Md. The concert given by the Merry Band and the Women's Defense Council at the Assembly Room Friday evening for the drafted men at Camp Meade was a success. J. H. MURPHY, JR., IMPROVING Mr. John H. Murphy, Jr., who has been ill at his home, 1811 Division street, for the past month, is improving, and expects to be out next week. He is noble grand of the Baltimore City lodge of Odd Fellows. Rev. C. W. Johnson and Mr. J. A. Stanshay, both of Barclay, Md., were visitors at the office of the Afro-American Thursday. VIRGINIA INSTITUTE BURNS Lynchburg, Va., December 12—The Virginia College, and Industrial Institute, located just outside the suburbs, caught on fire Monday night. Damage, estimated at $50,000. The school is a branch of Morgan College. Baltimore and Prof L. M. McCoy is the principal. Dr. John O. Spencer, president of Morgan College, arrived here Tuesday to make an investigation. CAMP MEADE BOYS ENJOY MANY COMFORTS NOT FOUND IN THE CITY Corporals: Richard Bowen, Sidney Gibson, Charles Young, Willard Johnson. Annual Report Shows Year of Big Achievements Wells, Charles Sye, William Cooper. The battery has also contributed its share of men to the band in Edgar Davis, William Thomas and William Freeman. Owing to the scarcity of gloves and ear mufflers the men have been excused from daily drills during extreme cold weather. No gift would be appreciated by the men more than helmets and gloves. Under the leadership of First Sergent Earl M. Lawson, Battery C will set an enviable record for progressiveness. BATTERY D SENDS THANKS The boys of Battery D. 351st Field Artillery, wish to thank the Symphonia Orchestra for a grand musical treat on the night of Wednesday, December 7th. We would like to hear more of the Symphonia Orchestra and wish them much success. We also wish to thank our many friends who donated to a tobacco fund which was launched from 19 Branch of Archer's Laundry. Read the Afro and you will hear fro m the Baltimore boys each week. Albert Babb and Erjisson Brown correspondents and agents. BATTERY A NON COMS The only officers of Battery A. 351st Field Artillery have been awarded warrants by Colonel W. E. Cole: Sergeants: E. Estus Scott, Jr., Jos W. Jones, W. J. Rawles, Samuel E. Stokes and William Matthews, of Baltimore, and Purnel M. Barnes, of Centreville, Md. Corporals: Walter E. Batson, Nicholas H. Johnson, Thomas W. Stokes, Finnes Eunser and Alonzo D. Holmes, of Baltimore, and Raymond E. Smith, of Centreville. The following men have been appointed non-commissioned officers in the Headquarters Company and received their warrants as such: Sergents; Joseph H. Walker, James White, Samuel J. Newsome, James Smallwood, Samuel J. Ware, John B. Sims, Charles J. Brooks, Arthur S. Grandy, Robert H. Walker, Edward S. Davis, Joseph H. Robinson, corporals: Bernard O. White, John Williams, William Stanley, Edward Bannister, Richard Rothwell, Lewis Wilson, Alonza Roane, Thomas Brownner, Adley J. Jackson, Audley L. Edwards, Laurie Strawther, Herman Bul lock, Algie Smith, George R. 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For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS The Old East Indian Hair Pomade: the famous hair grower, 15 and 35c per pellicle. And the American Pomade, 90 & 55c per pellicle. Selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE POWDERS It's fine, 15 and 50 cents a box. by PARCELL. It is very便宜. We invite you to deal with us and be convinced of our prices. FENNELLE Only the Best at the B We use only Pure and Compounding. The Physician. If you us compound your We Are Agents For MME. N. It Never Fails. Per Box We Are Agents For OVER ON SALE the Old East Indi box Also Fennellele Sturda Hin Which we are selling in harro We send goods by PARCELU with us THE BUSY Price Sent S. D: Lyon Only the Best at the Biggest and Busiest Colored Drug Store We use only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in all our Compounding. That's why we have the confidence of your Physician. If you are ill, consult your Physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. ON SALE the Old East Indian Hair Pomade the famous hair grower, 15 and 35 ce box. Also Fennell's eureka Hair Por ade, an excellent hair grower, 10 & 35 ce par. Which we are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE POWDh Rs It's fine, 15 and 30 ce boxes. --- you are bothered with falling Hair, Dandruff itching calp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER he remedy contains medical properties that go to some of the Hair, stimulates the skin clipping nature of its work. Leaves the Hair, soft and silky. Peruses with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Grower to restore Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with it from for tightening. Price Sent by Mail 50c.: 10c. Extra for Postage D. Lyons, Gen. Agent, 314 E. 2nd St., Oklahoma City, Okla. Price Sent by Mail 50c. 10c. Extra for Postage S. D. Lyons, Gen. Agent, 314 E. 2nd St., Oklahoma City, OKla. Outfit: 1 Hair Gron 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing and Directions for Selling. $200. 2 Courses Per Dozen. ..M. TRE SUPERIO ..PRINCESS C To be used by my Hair Unequalled for softening and the need to be from all murious chem- Ladies and children. DIRECTION--Ru thoroughly in Larges Boxes, 25c. Single Box, Ordered by mail, $c. Drugstore and Notice Stores should next store for it or treat Price of Princess C Directions to be Wholesale Manufacturer 1131 E. BALTIMORE 1229 E STREET, N. W. BISHOP'S CUT- & HAIR 1425 PENN Everything to suit goods, face lations, and and scalp treatment a sm TREGOR & SON. PERIOR HAIRDRESSING DRESS COMB AND HEATER used by modern Ladies and Children to dress the Hair to any stylish fashion. HAIR FOOD softening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxurious growth, giving nurturing chemicals and be used as the most proper Hair Dressings. throughly into the hair and comb hair to suit style. Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red boxes: Single Box, 15c. Orders by mail, 25c. Medium red box Single Store should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask for it or write direct to us. Price for wholesale sent on application. Princess Comb, $1.00 Heater 50c. Extra sections to be used will be mailed with every order! M TREGOR & SONS Manufacturers of Perfumes and Toilet Articles BALTIMORE STREET; BALTIMORE, M. EET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. S CUT-RATE BEAUTY PARLOUR & HAIR MFG. SCHOOL 25 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE to suit everybody in the line of human hair, hair tations, and toilet articles, at very low prices. Hair treatment a specialty. Phone: Med. 2616 W THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25 per box will prove its value. Any person that will use 25 box will be convinced. No matter what has tailed grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER trial and be convinced. Send 24c for full size box you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all mail by money order. Unequalled for softening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxurious growth, grooming need to be from all nitrous chemicals and should be used as the most proper Hair Dreaming for Ladies and children. DIRECTION...Ru thoroughly into the hair and comb hair to suit style. Prices of Superno Drunkstet and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask "ext store, for it or write direct to us. Price for wholesale sent on application. Price of Price Comb. $1.00 Heater 50c. Extra Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 1131 E. BALTIMORE STREET,; BALTIMORE, MD 1229 E STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Everything to suit everybody in the line of human hair, hair goods, face lations, and toilet articles, at very low prices. Hair and scalp treatment a specialty. Phone: Wed. 2616 W KON ASK YOUR BARBER STRAIGHT KONGE COONIZE MEN WHY NOT? ONGOLENE WILL MAKE YOU SMILE POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS THE HAIR ONGOLENE $1.99 Per JAR BRONZED GROUND OIL-25 A NEEDS SAFE ADVANCE TOONGOLENE SEND $1.28 FOR TRIAL JARS ONGO PRODUCTS CO. 155 WEST LTE AVE. PITTSBURGH, PA MEN. WHY NOT? KONGOLENE WILL MAKE YOU SMILE POSITIVELY STRAIGHTEN THE HARP KONGOLENE $100 Per JAR CORMIZED GROUND OIL-25 SEND $128 FOR TRIAL USE KONGO PRODUCTS CO. ASK YOUR BARBER ```markdown ``` Studio: 1030 Penna. Ave. Baltimore FIRST CLASS PHOTOS SUNSHINE OR CLOUDY THE WORK GOES ON Hours: 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. DAILY Sundays by Appointment Thursday and Saturday Evenings until Ten If you have Beauty We TAKE it If you have none we MAKE it PHONE MT. VERNON, 1494 W. DRUID HILL AVE. AT BIGDIE ST. EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair W1. Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair If your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try ... AST INDIA HAIR GROWER. you are bothered with falling Hair, Dandruff itching calp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. he remedy contains medical properties that go to room of the Hair, stimulates the skin helping nature do its work. Leaves the Hair soft and silky. Perfumes with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye Browns. Hair to its Natural Color. Can he used with or softening. THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box will prove its value. Any person that will use 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has tailed grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER trial and be convinced. Send 24c for full size box you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by money order. THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFG Box 812. Greenshorth N. C MARGARET BLACK'S CHATTER. Are you ready for Xmas? Have you done your shopping? Are you sure you won't have to hurry at the last moment to do the shopping, you should do now? There are so many things to do, that you simply think you can't stop to shop now, but why wait? If you go late the things are all picked over, and you are sure to want the very thing that under no circumstances can be found, though you have walked from one end of the city to the other, and end up in buying the very thing or all others you did not want, and said you would not buy. "Its nobody's business" you say "whether I shop early or late." That may be all true enough; but stop and think, would you like to stand on your feet all day long running here and there, pulling down lots of things, and answering questions and trying to please your customer—and compelled to smile and in the end have some one say,"oh, that isn't what I want," and walk away and leave you with just piles and piles of things to put back in place, and some one else asking you "to show me something nice. I don't know just what I want." and you won't get a second to rest your poor tired body all day long only a short hour, some only a half hour at lunch time? How long do you think you'd stand the strain? When you start to do your Xmas buying make out your list and *** Fruit cake is one of the cakes that can be successfully made by the average cook. Don't wait until Xmas to make your fruit cake. If you haven't made it, then make it now, and it will be delicious a month, yea, six months or a year from now. Like cheese and wine, it improves with age. Most women are unusually busy around the holiday season and the fur-sighted woman will get as many things done before the real "rush" begins: "The following is an excellent recipe for a five pound fruit cake made by the girls of a well known domestic science class." One cup brown sugar, 1 cup butter, 2 pounds raisins, 1.5 cup citron- 1 large teaspoon all-spice, 1 large teapoon ground cloves, 1 egg, 1 cup warm black coffee, 1 cup molasses, 3 cups flour, 3-4 pound of currants, 8 large teapouffels cinnamon, 1 large teapouffel grated nutmeg, 1 teapoon baking soda. Wash the raisins and the currants thorny and wipe dry, by putting in a towel and rolling them around. Cut the remainder of the fruit into dice. After gradually creaming the butter and sugar give it a thorne beating. Beat the egg without separating and add to the butter and sugar. After putting the soda in a cup, pour on the lukewarm coffee and the molasses. After sitting carefully, gradually add the flour, keeping enough flour to dust the fruit. Mix the fruit together and flour it. Add first the spices to the batter then add the fruit and mix thoroughly. Use a cake pan with straight sides and line it with buttered paper. Pour in the mixture and bake in a slow oven 4 1/2 hours. Fruit cake should be wrapped in a flannel cloth as soon as it is cold and kept in an air tight tin box. Fruit cake makes an excellent dessert, with wine sauce poured over it. Put in a steamer and steamed until piping hot and served with hard sauce, it is better than plum pudding. Mince chicken giblets by running thru meat chopper. Mix to a paste with mayonnaise, pressing or French butter, and between the thin slices of buttered white bread. ```markdown ``` Cumberland, Md. Dec. 13. —Sunday in the grasp of the severe blizzard and all churches were poorly attended in Cumberland and vicinity. The funeral of Mrs. Lucretta Webster was held from her residence Tuesday afternoon of this week. Mrs. M. E. Rhodes and daughter, Rosa, of Frederick street, left on a visit to Stubenville, Ohio, where her daughter, Mrs. Showden and father, sided with her. Mrs. Hattie Mecox and little child of Mr. Martin Erwin, also Mrs. John Paul who is quite ill at Western Maryland Hospital. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Durloy are both quite ill at Allergay Hospital. Mrs. Benjamin Smith from Brooklyn visited her at Metropolitan所. Mr. E. Church. The chicken and oyster supper given by Mrs. Hattie Smith and others Thursday night of last week at Metropolitan所. M. E. Church was quite a success. Mr. Jerome Brooks was called to visit where his grandfather is quite ill. Mrs. Susan Banks and Mrs. Matthews of Wallace street were pleasant visitors at the A.M. E. parsoning. Neddieson of last week. Mr. Willis. Mr. Williams of Maggruder street, was been churched in pioneering. Mrs. Dona Harris of Wallace street, paid a visit to Rev. and Mrs. F. S. Dennis last week. d vicinity. In these boxes, so many and queer? a Webster To send you are able. ence Tues. Song, story, and fable: Mrs. M. O, say! do you keep them in here? Rosa, of These black little sticks, a visit to Shaped, like broken tooth bicks. Johnson and ill at Allo Bryant has been ropotitan A chicken and Mrs. Hattie day night of n A. M. B. Mr. Jee- to his home deeply in Mrs. Mrs. Matthews, of silent visitors Nednesday There are wonderful books Hid away in these noools. Long waiting for some one to find; There are thoughts most grand. There are smiles the most bland. If the sticks be but rightly combined. When a wizard his wand Waves over the band They start into line, and they tell Thump, thump, thump, God, indifferent, and had— Songs, stories, and sermons as well Would mine were the skill Would mine were the skill Chicken Giblets also a second list of second choice. In case you are not able to get just what you want. You will know what to get in its place. I've tried the two shopping lists and find it works O.K. It is so much easier to hunt for something definite and to know just what to buy, when you can not get what was really your first choice. And have an idea what you want to pay for things. You can glean a general idea of prices by scanning the advertisements in the papers and it will also keep you from going shopping with no idea as to the cost and not enough money to do your shopping with which often means another trip when the one wound. A clerk said to me the other day "You don't know what a relief it is to wait on people who know what they want. Folks come in here and say: I would like to see some ribbon. I ask what kind? And the answer very often is Oh. I hardly know, what kind have you for children's hair ribbons or what do you usually sell for bags and fancy work? When we show them, Oh I don't want that. I want something either not so expensive or something of finer quality and I've stood and fooled nearly an hour and either made a sale of a measly half yard of 35 cent ribbon and more often none at all. It is certainly prooking. Clerks and salesmen generally enjoy the same as the rest of our mortals; but how can we enjoy anything when we are so tired we can hardly stand up? Do your shopping early. DELICIOUS SANDWICHES Put some chipped beef thru a meat chopper and mix it with an equal amount of minced celery hearts, or celery run thru the chopper. With a little onion juice and molten with a little olive oil and vinegar Spread between thin slices of buttered bread. DUTCH APPLE CAKE Sift two cups flour with 1-2 teaspoonful salt and 3 1-2 teaspoons baking powder. Work in one well beaten egg and one scant cup of milk. Spread in a well buttered shallow pan. Wash and pare two apples. Cut in thin sections lengthwise. Place in rows on the dough with the sharp edge pressed lightly into the dough. Sprinkle the top with two teaspoonfuls of sugar and one fourth teaspoon of cinnamon. Bake in a quick oven about one half hour. Serve hot with FOR WINE SAUCE 2 cupfuls powdered sugar. ½ cupful wine. 1 cupful butter. Cream the butter, gradually add the sugar and when very light, add the wine, which has been made hot, a little at a time. Place the dish in a pan of hot water and stir for two minutes. The sauce should be smooth and foamy and may be served hot or cold. TC CREAM HARD BUTTÉR If butter is hard to cream, don't warm it. This changes the texture of the dough. You can also riser. This breaks it into small pieces, and it can then be readily creamed. SCOTCH POTATO SCONES Contributed by N. Z. Three cups of flour 2-3 cupful of butter 2 eggs 2 cupfuls of mashed potatoes 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoonful salt. Sift together flour, salt and powder. Add eggs. Work in butterpan mashed potatoes, adding milt, if necessary. Roll out on floured board, divide into strips and roll into rings. Cut each ring across the top, dividing into fours. Bake on a hot griddle and when done split and butter. Serve hot. This recipe is so easy and delicious, that scones will become a favorite dish, once tried. IN THE TYPE CASES O printer man, say What are hidden away Have a quar little face on one end; Are they fairies or witches? And O! tell me which is Whitch, and which isn't my friend. And strike song from each silent To pick from the cases (Key): The little imp face That could best spot my poem for —Idle. ..SPORT COMMENT.. By Sportsman With the basketball season coming on apace, and many games already played the outlook for the local fans is still just as dark as ever. The only basketball game that has to be played *etaioshirddetoafmwyl-e* been scheduled "thus far this season is to be played between the girls of the local high school and the girls of Dunbar team of Wilmington, Del. The Dunbar A. A. five, which at this season of the year is usually putting the finishing touch on their training has not even organized. The loss of the team will be greatly felt should the men find enough encouragement "in the form of a hall to practice" to warrant their getting together. --- Nothing has been heard of the once famous St. Mary's boys and we understand that the exhortant rates prevented them from playing, but prevented even outside teams from engaging the hall for games. This is the second year since the organization of the St. Mary's A. At that they once had a representative basketball team. The efforts on the part of the Athletic Council of the C. H. S. to secure the use of Bethel Hall for games this year have thus far been unsuccessful, the trustees of the church refusing to hold out any hope for the boys ever getting hold of the game, and the trustees have been practicing at their cage at the school and it is probable that they might be able to charter a few games. And so it seems that Baltimore must this season be without the kind of sport that was becoming so popular with in Baltimore. Let us pay our pledges and hope and look for greater things in the athletic world when this great home for men and boys shall have been completed. Here's hoping that Howard will be more fortunate with her basketball team, than she was with her football eleven. And also that Va. Union will not be satisfied with winning the football championship but will make a big try for the basketball title. Wa's a matter with Lieut. Webb among the boys at Camp, Meade the boys at Camp, Meade STORER COLLEGE The heavy snowfall Saturday was a disappointment to the college. They expected to end a successful year in football by a triumph over Chambersburg. But the winds blew and the snow come and the curtain dropped for the year. With three clean cut victories and one tie one team stands with a perfect rating and may rightfully claim the championship of its class in the middle east. The games with scores stand thus. Storer vs. Howard Academy 7-0 Storer vs. Dunbar H. S. 6-6 Storer vs. Chambersburg 18-0 Storer vs. Morgan College 18-0 At the beginning of the season it is one than fifty, per cent of the squad was green material, but they responded in valiant shape to the training of Coach Daniel and at the end, was one of the best machines the school has turned out. It seems likely that the team will loosse some, to the best men by graduation, but there will be strong bunch left about which to build next fall. The basket ball suits are here and the scene has suddenly changed to training in that game. Through the generous interest of an alumnus, the squad has access to the large hall owned by the late T. J. Trinkle and well known to all visitors to Harpers Ferry. A PATRIOTIC RALLY Belaith, Md. December 13—A big patrolic mass-meeting was held at the Armory under the auspices of the colored auxiliary of the Maryland Defense Commission Thursday evening. About 100 whites were in the Organs. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Ernest Lyon, of Baltimore, chairman of the commission; Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, of Daytona, Fla., who represented the Red Cross work, and Samuel W. Bradford, deputy clerk of the Circuit Court. The Morgan College Choir was joined by the orchestra of Ames M. E. Church. Revs. Ernest S. Williams and George A. Davis led in the singing of patriotic songs. The committee of arrangements entertained the visitors at dinner, assisted by Mesdames Sallie Walker, minister of the church. Clara C. Bunday. The invocation was by Rev. W. F. Dickinson, of Baltimore, and Rev. J. G. Bryant, of Havre de Grace, gave the benediction- Sharon, Md., Dec. 13—Rev. James G. Martin, our presiding priest, preached two able sermons at Fairview Church last, Sunday. Miss Mattie Jenkins has charge of the Xmas program for this Sunday School, assisted by Miss Eva Tittle, our public school teacher. Many from this section visited the patriotic meeting held in Belair last week. BELAIR Belair, Md., Dec. 12—As a result of the patriotic meeting held here on Thursday of last week, $135,000 was realized. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Maryland Preparedness and Defense Commission. Addresses were made by Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, Dr. Lyon and others. Music was furnished by Morgan College Glee Club and the Ames M. E. Church, Belair. PAPER PACKERS WASKIN WHITENER. PAPER PACKERS WASKIN WHITENER. PAPER PACKERS WASKIN WHITENER. BALLOW WORK. MILK WORK. JOHN PARKER, NEW YORK, N.Y. 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Thank God am living, and on November 17, 1917, I weighed and tip the scale at 145 lbs. No one will believe now that I ever was sick in my life. I know several others Dr. Campbell cured of the same trouble, and those who are suffering with the same disease should know that the best be helped. My Dearest I. South Back River, Rosville P. O., Md. Mme. M. A. HUNTER'S Modern Electrical Hair Dress- ing Patrons and School of Instruction. 1324 DRUID HILL AVE. Try my Hair Grower and Straightner 25c. per Box. Manicuring, Straightening, Combings made up. Diplomas Awarded. PHONE: MADISON 4640-W THE WHITE SWAN HAIR- DRESSING ROOMS Mme. GEORGE H. CARTER Seapl treatment. Shampooing Hair puffs, branda made to order. Fash massaging and manicuring. Hat straightening a emolliency. My ma- ner services is with my White Swan Hair Grower. If you desire Madam Walkor's I will treat you with 11 name. 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LYDIA BARNES Don't be fooled about hair extensions, which claims to straighten kinky hair. You are just too fooling yourself by using it. Kinky hair cannot be straightened by hair first. Now this EXELENTO QUININE POMADE is a kinky Grower which feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and maltese kinky hair. It cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair at once. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Particular EXELEMTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. CERTIFIED STRAIGHT LIKE PICTURE LONG SOFT Fluffy HAIR FOR Colored Folks BY USING PLOUGH'S HAIR DRESSING Is a hair preparation that feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and makes your short, nappy, kinky hair grow so long soft and silky that you can fix it up any style you wish. Plough's Hair Dressing Beautifies your hair. Big green can at Drug Stories or sent by mail 23c (coin or stamp). AGENTS Make a good living selling Plough's Hair Dressing. Ask for special deal. PLOUGH CHEMICAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. 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PHONE MADISON 2348 HARMON whose funeral ley Church on WALK was the drag USY Borgartusk Con- COMM boys left this BE ill at Pittsburgh, urred, his condi- cat he could not be Baltimore or taken pany when it left the for Alabama. MR. JENKINS OUT AGAIN Mr. Thomas H. Jenkins, who was hurt by falling from a street car a few weeks ago, is able to be outgain. ATTEND "DRY" CONVENTION Mrs. Margaret Hill, Mrs. Gilmor C. Cummings, Mrs. Melissa Minor, Mrs. L. Z. Johnson and Mrs. V. H. Whyte were the delegates to the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention held in Washington December 2-7 TEACHERS GET INCREASES All teachers of Baltimore a county receiving less than $800 a year will receive a bonus of $60 each on July 1. The teachers had asked for a bonus of $100 each on account of the unusual conditions caused by the war, but the Board of Education only granted $60. All of the coached teachers in the school that will share in the bonus. They are Jesse N. Nicolas, Mrs. Manie Bruce and Henry J. Lowers, whose salaries are $60 a year. The minimum for colored teachers has been raised from $30 to $40 a month, while the minimum for the whites has been raised from $40 to $50. CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE AND MORGAN COLLEGE CAMPAIGN FUND The Citizens' Committee composed of 40 or 10 leaders of women, with Mr. Truly Hatehoff president, Prof. John H. Hutchinson president, Prof. Geo A. Owens, secretary and Miss George Fry, treasurer; made their first report after two weeks strenuous effort, at the Fifth Anniversary celebration of Morgan College, which showed the future plane thousand dollars each; and $10 000 000 Campaign for the New Site Fund. Much labor and money have been expended in an effort to acquaint the public with the facts in connection with the past achievements, present needs and future plans of the College for future usefulness. We feel that every thoughtful and public spirited colored man and woman in Baltimore stand ready to present the message of unity, to this mission, to this experience. Assuming this to the Committee has inaugurated, use to house canvass, to 50 clearc, sixty (60) days and closed between inception and Day Celebration 12th March. the court is hereby notified that a Court is hereby notified that a Committee is desecrated to call upon you for the bearing credentiales wish to receive and with in- and give receipts for any surveys that your estimate of their costs will be made. We ask the present and receipts be demanded votors as a protection against stifled solicitors. Group Leaders and Workers are report Friday night of each 1206 Druld Hill avenue, from clock. Ten Thousand Dollars must be LIAM McCABE EMMA TRUXON Publicity Committee. WORK OF THE WOMAN'S SECTION COUNCIL OF DEFENSE. (Colored Section.) The Woman's Section, has been organized to new weeks and only meetings have been held but constructive work has been and plans for future activities under way. Palmen for various committees has been appointed and a full list appeared later. Sunday, 2nd de, a meeting of importance was held at Grace baptistery Church—a call to prayer meeting was intensely interesting and number pledged their sup- similar meeting will be held on March 23rd at John Wesley M. E. Ch. ankestgiving Day the Women's Guild Group Mide. They accompanied by members of the all Society and the Annapolis ill. A delightful program was red. Miss Booze recital of an adult performance given a copy. Mrs. Kate collected and distributed to a large quantity of smok- oods. Dr. Cabnass, secretary of M. C. A., received the ladies them of his gratitude for victory. hiring the Christmas holidays images will give an entertainment at a camp for those men who cannot phone and each will receive a Christmas package. The Christmas shelf will be filled and anybody will be asked to give a jar preserves or jelly. speakers bureau has been formed at meetings will be held, over the oer. New work is being started beyond the State. General meeting ary 14th in Baltimore when fublans will be mace. Jda R. Cummings is State an; Mrs. R. Tucker, Vice chair; hrs. W. T. McGuinn, record- tory; Mrs. Edna Reid, cor- dor secretary and Mrs. M. Nix- asurer. R. MOSELY RESIGNS. Charles E. mosesly, until re- ly manager of the Regent The- atre, and the Royal Ballet, and confectionery store in the intersection. Rand: Mrs. William M. White "home" to their friends at residence, 2129 Drud Hill ave. Sunday. A large number and congratulated them on recent marriage, which took in Washington on November 28. B. W. Rivers officiated. bride was Mrs. Jennie Griggs- her. Mr. White is hostwaiter at ameron Hotel. CAREY THEATRE City and School Streets PROGRAM WEEK OF DEC. 17th BEST IN PHOTO-PLAYS. Open Daily from 2-6 & 7-11.15 This episode is more exciting than the others with our Friend Noble Johnson in the thick of the excitement. Jack Gardner in a five act Western, "MEN OF THE DESERT" L-R Comedy "NURSE OF AN ACHING HEART"—Mintine Only. Called "THE DEATH WEIGHT" Star Features Presents "A PRINCE FOR A DAY" 2 Acts. Joker Comedy presents "KICKED IN THE KITCHEN" Featuring Dave Morris and Gladys Tennison MISS BILLIE RHODES IN A CLEVER COMEDY SCREEN MAGAZINE NO 39 ART, HISTORY, INVENTIONS WEDNESDAY—Featuring Mollie King and Greigleton Hale in the "THE SEVEN PEARLS" 12th Episode called "BURied Alive" Helen Gibson and Mark Fenton in "SAVVY THE FAST MAIL" Baker of the Day Two Acts Joker Comedy—Gale Howey and Win France in "Her Naughty Choice" "HONORABLY DISCHARGED" a Fine Soldier Picture THURSDAY—Paramount Pictures Presents Dustin Farum in PARSON OF PANAMINT This is a fule 5 act feature, with its plot laid in Mexico showing the good work accomplished by one man—A PARSON "WHEN THE DANCE CRAZE HIT DARKTOWN" An original comedy produced by a company of LOCAL ACTORS The story was directed by Smok Turner, formerly of the Essany Co. Those in the cast: Miss Pauline Jackson, Alma Kelly, Connie Shurton, Ella Lee, Margaret Dow, Jane Connolly, Smith and baby, Helen Phomacom, Welling, Coleman S. Minor, Everett Lane, Robin Rainey and Tyler. The first picture by local talent. This is a story of a man who buys a bride and after many trials and sadness he finds out that God's Law in better than man's. 5 Acts. "MASKED MARVELS" Joker Comedy. Mathee Only. SATURDAY—Priscilla Dean, Eddie Polo and Harry Carter in "THE GREY GROSS" 7th episode called "CAUGHT IN THE WEB" Ben Wilson, Nerva Gerber, and Kingsley Bennett in THE MYSTERY SHIP First Episode called "THE CRESCENT SCAR" Ravenge on the man who, as he thinks, heartlessly left his father to perish in an earthquake, so that he might steal an immense treasure for himself, is the motive of the hero of the new Universal Serial "The Mystery Ship" featuring Ben Wilson. EDDIC Lyons, Lee Morton & Edith Roberts in "Wild and Wool Women GEORGE OVEY as JERRY IN A FUNNY COMEDY Current Events No. 21 Showing Important War Events COMING—Monday, December 24th—Triangle Keystone Comedies. Wednesday, December 26th—"WHO IS NUMBER ONE" THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27—"SNOW WHITE" that popular fairy story "Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who is fairest of us all. MIDNIGHT SHOW NEW YEAR'S EVE, William S. Hart in "THE COLD DECK" IN FIVE PARTS THE M. K. L HAIR POMADE At last something has been discovered to make Colored People's Hair Grow. Don't take other people's word for it. Buy one Box 50c at your Drug Store and prove for yourself the truth of this statement, The M. K. I. Hair Pomade never fails to do what it claims to do. It makes the Hair Grow. Makes it soft, silky and glossy. Every Box used makes a man or woman happy, because it does all it claims to do. Everybody wants Pretty Hair and M. K. I. Hair Pomade will give it to you. Ask anyone who used it Buy a box and try it. The truth goes with every box. TRY THE M. K. I. CAMEO BROWN FACE POWDER Price, 50c. & $1.00 Per Box. Face Rouge, 25c Per Box. Also M. K. I. SHAMPOO, 50c per bottle THE M. K. I. CO. Baltimore, Md. New Lincoln Theatre Pennsylvania Ave. near Greenwillow St THE HOME OF REAL VAUDEVILLE WEEK OF DECEMBER 10th ONE WEEK ONLY WM. BENBON Musical ComedyCo 12 Rag Time Steppers Mostly Girls. Special Pictures and Complete Vaudeville 2.30 to 6 p. m. only 10s COME EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH --- Pennsylvania Ave. opposite Pitcher St. WEEK COMMENCING MON. DEC. 17th PROGRAM QUALITY VAUDEVILLE -BABY JIM- Natures Greatest Joke Weight 794 lbs., wears a 32 collar, waist measurement 9 feet. Baby Jim, the world's largest man, will appear here three times daily, for one week only. WILLIAMS & HAMILTON IN A HARMONIUS, MIRTH--PROVOKING SPECIALTY WITH DANCING MONDAY---Triangle presents Sir Herbert Beerborn Tree, in "OLD FOLKS AT HOME" Also a corking Comedy "HIS LAST SCENT" TUESDAY---11th Episode of "THE SEVEN PEARLS" And another "Falcon" sensation "THE BEST MAN" Featuring Margaret Landis and Wm. Ehfe WEDNESDAY---2nd Episode of the smashing Serial. "THE RED ACE" See the colored star, Noble Johnson, who appears in this remarkable serial Another 'Big U' Drama of intense interest will be shown. Together with a Clever Universal Comedy. THURSDAY---FEATURE DAY Maurice Costello, late star of the Crimson Stain, in "The Man Who Couldn't Beat God" "SLIPS & SLACKERS," an billiarious Vitagraph Laugh-maker FEIDAY---Daring Pearl White in the 15th Episode of the "THE FATAL RING" "THE LONESOME ROAD," an O'Henry story of unsurpassed merit Selig World Library and a Saxon Comedy SATURDAY---Vitagraphs Serial Supreme, 15th Episode of "THE FIGHTING TRAIL" George Ade Fable, "WHAT TRANSPIRES AFTER THE WINDUP" Sparkle Comedy and American War News No. 23 PROF. THOMPSON'S ORCHESTRA PROGRAM---Featuring Remicola Hit Daily Smiling Sammy---Kraus, Yokohoma Girl---Tierney, Harmony Blues---Lampe, Some Sunday Morning---Whiting, Lastnight--- Spencer, For You a Rose---Edwards. The Management takes this means to say that Mr. Chus. Mosely is no longer connected with the Regent. STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND If Its GOOD See It At The STAR WEEK OF DEC 17th BLAINE & BROWN CLEAN COMEDY Extra Added Attraction JOHNNIE WOODS THE GREAT VENTRILOQUEST Monday: Pearl White in "The Fatal Ring" No. 17 Also Lonesome Lake Comedy Tuesday: Mollie King & Creighton "Seven Pearls" No. 8 ALSO A LOU MARKS COMEDY Wednesday: "THE FIGHTING TRAIL" No.13 ALSO A SPARKLING COMEDY Thursday: "THE LOST EXPRESS" Episode 12 Featuring HELEN HOLMES ALSO GEO. OVEY COMEDY Friday: "STINGAREE" No. 13 A Black Cat Feature ALSO POKES & JABES COMEDY Saturday: Alice Howell in "BALOONATIES" Also Wm. S. Hart in "HAND THAT, WON" MATINEE: Saturday & Monday. Open 2 P. M. Motion Pictures and Vaudeville START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT BUY A LOT AT PATAPSCO PARK. Commutation Tickets less than 11 cents per round trip. 12 MINUTES RIDE FROM CAMDEN STATION SOLD ON EASY TERMS. STOKES & DERRY 1016 Druid Fill Ave., Cor. Oxford St. DRUGS If it is Quality, see it at the Dunbar Central Ave. near Monument St. JOSIAH DIGGS Proprietors HENRY S. TRIMBLE WEEK OF DECEMBER 17th MONDAY---"THE SEVEN PEARLS" 11th Episode "Little Marianna's Triumph" "Screen Magazine No. 41" TUESDAY: "DO CHILDREN COUNT" 13th Series "The Getaway" "Magic Jazz Bo" WEDNESDAY: "Wm. S. Hart (2 Gun Hicks)" in "NIGHT OF TRAIL" "Straight Shooting" Thursday: "FATAL RING" 15th Episode "Mysterious Iron Ring" "FRIDAY: "Grey Ghost" 12th Episode Featuring Eddie Polo "Bad Little Good Man" "Current Events No. 23" For Sale! For Sale! ANOTHER BIG DEVELOPMENT IN ..Wilson Park... Open to our race. Nineteen acres, 200 lots, 6 new cottages with all conveniencies; hot water heat, electric lights; large porch fronts. The smallest lots are 25 ft x 112ft; owned by one of our Leading Business Men of Baltimore City, MR. HARRY O. WILSON. This beautiful site is located 3 squares east of the beautiful Guilford on the York Road. There is no low or marsh land on this magnificent site; it 400 feet abovs sea level overlooking Baltimore City. Five-cent carfare, 10 minutes' ride from City Hall. The prices of lots range from $300 up; Cottages from $160 up. Take York Road Car and get off at Arlington' Avenue and York Road; go east 3 squares and you will find the beautiful site on the left upon the hill. You may secure any of these lots or cottages on easy terms from the following agents authorized by Mr. Harry O. Wilson— PHILIP PRATT 1322 Argyle Avenue Madison 4850-W CHARLES TOLSON 506 Baker Street Madison 1613-J GROSS-GRANT COMPANY 2031 Division Street Madison 4138-J GEORGE R. PARRON 1900 White Street Gilmoré 2185-W CHAR. E. WILLIAMS 1429 Argyle Avenue Madison 3969-W NELSON WILLIAMS 1429 Argyl Avenue Madison 3969-W SAMUEL E. ROBINSON 1721 Baker Street Madison 3657-J G. RUSSELL WALLER, Jr. 1800 McCulloh Street Madison 2418-J ARTHUR L. JOHNSON 1415 Myrtle Avenue Madison 3664-W ALLEN & TIBBS, Real Estate Brokers 1117 N. Carey St. Madison 1856-J 404 N. Mount S J Howard Tolson, 1037 Argyle Avenue. St. Paul 7346 Isaiah Smith, 1128 Russell Street. Phone St. Paul 7346 COLORED Musicians Wanted FOR THE 351st FIELD ARTILLERY BAND NOW BEING ORGANIZED AT CAMP MEADE, MD. Inducements to Musicians who Double with Strings For Further Information write DORCY RHODES, Band Leader Ten (10) Cornet Performers. Twenty (20) Clarinet Performers. Four (4) Alto Performers. Four (4) Auteur Performers. Four (4) Trombone Performers. Two (2) Baritone Performers. Two (2) Bass Performers. One (1) Bass Drummer Performers. One (1) Snare Drummer Performers. (who can perform on Bells.) Four (4) Saxophone Performers. Two (2) Flute Performers. Two (2) Oboo Performers. Two (2) Bassoon Performers. McNeill's Progressive Pharmacy, Carey and Pressman Sts., Baltimore, Md. PURE DRUGS, CIGARS SODAS and SUNDAES PRESCRIPTIONS Carefully Compounded Full line of Christmas and New Year Cards. One of the Best Assortments in the city See me first before buying elsewhere. A RADIATOR RALLY AND PLATFORM MEETING Auspices of the Bishop Johnson Penny Club Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3 p. m. Bethel A. M. E. Church Rev. Sampson Brooks, D. D. Pastor Benefit of the Heating Plant now in operation in the Old Folks Home, Asquith St. From this effort we wish to make a large payment on note due. Please help us and return your envelopes. Mrs. Anna McMeehen, Presiding, Address Mrs. A. R. H. Miller, Solo Mrs. Speed and others will appear. Mrs. Bettie Belle Pres Mrs. Lizzie Harris, Sec. PINK TEA SOCIAL AND MUSICAL UNION BAPTIST CHURCH TUESDAY DEC. 18, 1917 Given by the Members of Junior Choir at 8 P. M. Benefit of Debt Fund Admission 10 Cents Mr. Wm. Chapman, Pros. Miss Beatrice E. Welsh. Directress You are cordially invited to attend a CANDLE RALLY at Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church, Sunday, Dec. 16 at 8 o'clock under the auspices of the Trustees' Aid Association for the benefit of The Aged Home. The sermon will be preached by REV. WALTER S. JACKSON, pastor of Simpson Mem. M. E. Church, Washington. Don't fail to here this eloquent preacher Mrs. H. Ella Ovelton, Chairman: Mrs. Helen Muse, Resident Mrs. Carrie Mason, Secretary. Rev. M. J. Nayler, Pastor