The Afro-American

Maryland's Best. The Afro-American is the oldest, largest and newsiest weekly Newspaper in Maryland. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ARRIVE FOR BOYS A Everybody Busy Preparing For Great mas Holidays—No Soldiers Will Emerson Waiters and Red 6 Baltimore Boys—Howard CHRISTMAS PRESENTS BEGIN TO ARRIVE FOR BOYS AT CAMP MEADE Everybody Busy Preparing For Great Times During Christmas Holidays—No Soldiers Will Be Allowed To Leave. Emerson Waiters and Red Cross Remember Baltimore Boys—Howard Defeats Officers VOL. XXVI. No. 15. Camp Mendle, Md., December 22. Christmas is in the air at camp and everybody here is astir, preparing for the great times expected during the holidays. Christmas trees abound everywhere, even the walks being lined with them and Santa Claus is busy sending in packages from many places to fill the stockings of the soldier boys who have to stay in camp. The announcement that none of the soldiers would be allowed to leave camp during the holidays at first cast a sort of gloom over the boys, especially those who, having stayed at camp during Thanksgiving holidays, expected to eat Christmas dinner with friends at home. This gloom was soon dispelled, however, and everybody put on renewed efforts to make Christmas day one to be remembered for a long time. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ARRIVE Folks at home, when they realized that all of the boys would have to stay at camp commenced to send presents and while a number have been re- ceived up to the present, they are small when compared to the number that are expected between now and Monday night. THIS SOMETIMES GOES HARD ON THE SHORT CIRCLE. BALTIMORE QUOTA REMEMBERED The Baltimore contingent is being remembered handsomely by the folks at home. The Red Cross branch as well as individuals are seeing to it that the boys from the Monumental City will have the time of their lives. When J. Logan Jenkins' big truck drew up in front of the Y. M. C. A. on Wednesday night, "Johnny" Howard, the genial secretary to Mr. William White, headwaiter of the Emerson Hotel, jumped out, and when the truck was unbound, there were 400 bags of Bull Durham, 8,000 Patina cigarettes, 4,000 Chesterfield cigarettes, 420 boxes of candy, a graphophone and a number of records. These articles were Hotel Emerson Waiters' contribution to the Christmas joys of the soldier boys from Baltimore and they were the result of a dance given by the waiters at Richmond Market Armory some weeks ago. The whole business was placed, in charge of Sergent Harvey Young and Sergent Othrch Church, who will see that it is properly distributed. Mr. Howard was accompanied to camp by Mr. Malcom Rice. As if the smokes of the Emerson boys were enough to smoke one out of house and home, the cooried branch of the Red Cross is sending 285 tins of Tuxedo tobacco to be distributed by Lieutenants Cyrus Marshall and Walter Webb. They also sent a large number of games to be distributed in several barracks on Christmas day. Individuals have also been sending various good things to their friends, and everything from fried chicken to a piano has been received this week. The latter article was sent to Lieut. Walter Webb by Mrs. S. L. Goldman, for the bots of his company. WHY DIDN'T THE DUTCH GET THE IKE OR CLIMBING TREES OR SOMETHING GORE ANYTHING BUT TIMES WHEN THAT TRENCH STUFF STARTS COLORDED BOYS IN REVIEW One of the finest sights witnessed at the camp thus far was the bridegale review Wednesday morning. Resplendent in their new uniforms, the artillery and infantry lined up and were reviewed by Major General Nicholson. The boys were proud of the showing they made and they are now making preparations for a visit from Secretary of War Baker on Friday. ARTILLERY HOSPITAL READY The fed artillery hospital has been finished and Lieutenant Jackson has moved his quarters from the infantry hospital where he has been hitherto quartered. Sergeant Harvey Young has transferred to the hospital corps and placed in charge of the dispensary. HOWARD DEFEATS OFFICERS The officers' football team and about four hundred privates went to Washington but Saturday where the officers lined up against Howard University eleven. The officers got licked by a score of 20 to — but the private declare their weapons would have taken the Howard men into camp had it not been for the unsportsmanlike playing of some of Howard's men. On Monday and Tuesday, in charge of Bandmaster Thomas and Dr. Caba WHO INVENTED TYPHOID INOCULATION ANYWAY? inass, the following musicians visited Washington and took part in a concert at John Wesley Church: Musicians, Steward Scott, James Blockman, Irvin Pollard, Real Powers, Bernard Thomas, William Waters, Edward Alexander. The squad was in charge of First Sergeant Gordon C. Widgeon, who is also drum major of the Infantry Band. As soon as the instruments arrive and the men have been properly trained Bandmaster Thomas plans to take the band to a number of cities to give concerts. Baltimore will be included in the itinerary and a concert will probably be given there in February. Among the Baltimoreans in the band are Prince Vemable, T. Roy Williams, Charles Wolfe and Ronald THAT FIRST DAY Rayne. The following members of the Hampton Institute Band have also enlisted and been transferred to the Infantry Band: Thomas Edwards, Edward L. Hill, Peter Rosner, Hurley H. Brooks, McHatton Turner, Samuel Fields, Reginald Carey, Fred Pate and Willie Branch. BIBLES DISTRIBUTED At the Y. M. C. A. Dr. Charles Alexander delivered an address and distributed five hundred pocket testments among the drafted men. At each of the Y. M. C. A. buildings, suspicious arrangements have been made for the Christmas holidays. Moving Pictures will be the piece de résistance on several nights and on Christmas eve, a number of the men will traverse the entire camp in large army trucks, and sing Christmas carols. BAND GIVES CONCERT The International band from Baltimore gave a concert at the Y. M. C. THAT NEW SUIT GETS THEM A. Wednesday night and Richie's vandevielle performers rendered a program Monday night. Both performances were largely attended and, be performers enthusiastically applauded. Among the visitors at camp this week Dr. Harry F. Brown, Mr. James C. Short and Rev. C. G. Cummings. SHRINERS ELECT OFFICERS At the meeting of Jerusalem Temple, A. E. A. Order of the Mystic Shrine, held on Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected: David T. Harrod, illustrious potentate; Caleb Robinson, chief rabbian; William H. G. Bond, assistant rabbian; John B. Giles, oriental guide; E. T. Smith, recorder; Jhon A. Hopewell, treasurer; Edward Richardson, high priest and prophet; Alexander Queen, first ceremonial master; Thos. H. Brooks, 2nd ceremonial master; E. E. Jones, captain of the guard; James W. Sommerville, outside guard. BALTIMORE, MD., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 1917. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CHECK FROM US WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB NOW FORMING HARRY O. WILSON, Banker N. E. Corner Fayette and Pearl Sts. Never before in the history of this country have the people been called on to give us liberally as during the present year. First we were called upon to dig down in our bank accounts and buy Liberty Bonds. We were called upon the second time and we responded, and responded liberally. Next the Red Cross made its call for the soldiers in the way of knitting, and we responded and are still responding, and will have to do still more along this line. Then we were called upon to give our dollars for membership and we are doing that and doing it well. We will have other calls and we will respond for we have been most fortunate in having good times in this country for a long time. But with all this giving we must remember that we have still with us those who are poor and who cannot do much towards helping themselves and we must not forget them. Usually at this time of the year the Afro-American presents cases needing help and in the past responses have been generous. Here is another opportunity: Mrs. S. is blind and without friends to care for her. She has learned to do a little work, which brings in enough money for her food and fuel, but she cannot earn enough for her room rent. She is making a hard struggle to be independent, but unless money can be secured to pay the room rent, she will have to go to an institution. Six dollars a month or seventy two dollars a year, will allow this woman to continue her work and remain in her own home, her contributions will be acknowledged in these columns. What-ever you do, do it quickly, for it is said that "he who gives quickly gives twice." “Y” FUND GROWING The Y. M. C. A. committee of one hundred that launched the campaign for ten thousand dollars, the balance due by the colored people towards the Fund that has made possible the new Y. M. C. A. building, has made headway and the reports show that the workers have collected $1047.75, $536.00 of the above amount has been new nedges. Messrs. D. J. Lewis, Desmond Lynch and Win. T. Carter have collected the largest amounts. Make your Xmas and New Year's gift to the Y. M. C. A. an investment that you will never regret. Try it. Your gift to the Y. M. C. A. will help some boy and bless some man. The cold weather has stopped operations on the new building, however, the contract is let and the work will be pushed to completion. It is our hope to enter the building during the first week in May, 1918, not later than June 1st. The committee of management and the workers are centering their interest upon three things at present. First—A social and recreational center for our men in the army and navy who may have a few hours in Baltimore. Secondly—The big evangelical campaign that begins Jan. 6th, 1918 at Bethel A. M. E. Church under the direction of Dr. A. Clayton Powell of New York. And thirdly—The collecting funds for the new building. In order to carry out the proposed program successfully we must appeal to the citizens of Baltimore and to the friends of the brotherhood for support. The Y. M. C. A. is here to stay and every one can help in some way. Are you a member? Did you make a pledge to the building fund? Now is your opportunity to serve. The Y. M. C. A. is the medium of service thru out the world. Will you help? Chapter 264 of the St. John; connected with St. Barnabas Catholic Church, has elected the following officers: James A. Bond, president; J. Waters, second vice president; Butler Miller, second vice president; G. H. Price, recording secretary; Frank E. Evans, financial secretary; Charles Montague, treasurer; Martin F. Brown, Peter E. Cook. James A. Bond, Charles E. Stevens and George A. Price, trustees. The officers will be formally installed at the church on New Year's Day at 4 P. M. ```markdown ``` DENIED GOVERNMENT JOB ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR DENIED GOVERNMENT JOB ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR Washington. December 18—Mr. George Burton Overton, of Stouston, Va., received two urgent telegrams to come to Washington and accept a position as senegrapher in the offices of the Council of National Defense. The second telegram was in the form of a demand to report at once. She reported last Tuesday and when it was found out that she was colored, was told that the "position" had been killed. The clerk handed her $1.30 been sold. The clerk handed her $1.00 been sold. The telegrams stated that the position paid $1,000. Mrs. Overton was formerly chief clerk in the secretary's office at Howard University and passed her Civil Service examination with an exceptionally high rating. In one subject her average was 100 per cent. While awaiting her turn in line at the office of the chief clerk at the National Defense office, Mrs. Burton says a request came in for a stenographer and typewriter "at once." Evidently only white clerks were wanted. The case was placed in the hands of the local N. A. A. C. I. Altho the government offices here are hard to find adequate stenographers and typewriters to carry on the increase of business connected with the war, government officials prefer to lie rather than appoint colored women. Several other cases like that of Mrs. Overton's have come to light this past month, and in one case the applicant was offered instead of the $1000 job, which her appointment called for a position in the Bureau of Engraving at $55 a month. BECKETT RESIGNS. Washington, December 18—W. H. J. Beckett, physical director, and in charge of athletics at Howard University, has placed his resignation in the hands of the Athletic Council. Criticism of the Council and students on account of the poor showing of the football team this season is said to be the cause. It is reported that Mr. Beckett has accepted a position in the West. STUDENT PRANK DON'T WORK Washington, December 22—Rather than notify his friends and have them put up the $10 necessary to save him from a sentence of 30 days at Occoquan for failing to show up on a candy dealer, George Goodman, of Harford Conn., preferred to serve out his sentence. When he did not return to his room as usual after a 3-day absence his classmates began to look for him. They found him cheerful after a 5 days incarceration. LOCAL GIRLS BEAT WILMINGTON A team representing Howard High School, Wilmington, journeyed to Baltimore last Friday to play the Orioles, a team composed of former High School girls, and were beaten to the time of 23 to 1. The Wilmington girls never had a show from start to finish. The result was never in doubt. They were completely outclassed. The first half was played under girl's rules and the local girls outplayed the visitors in every stage o the fife game. The local's goal was never in danger, only twice did the ball get in that territory. The score at the close of the first half was 16 to 6. The large score was due principally to the playing of H. Wharton, It. Brown and M. Springgs, who used every opportunity to score. The second half, played under toy's rules of which the visitors said they had played, found the local girls playing ring around their opponents. The locals were represented by Hermion Wharton, Rosa Brown, Maria Young, Alice Wilson, Typhina Camphor and Gladys Gaines. TO REBUILD SCHOOL At a special meeting of the board of trustees of Morgan College, Wednesday, plans looking toward building of the Virginia College Institute at Lynchburg, were considered. The property of the institute was destroyed by fire last week entailing a loss of $50,000. The insurance amount to only $16,000. The plans call for a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce at Lynchburg, to discuss plans for the rebuilding of the institution. Many white and colored people of the Virginia city are unaware that the school he rebuilt. The committee decided to appoint a committee of five, which will cooperate with the district superintendents in looking after the future status of the school. The students of the school will be transferred to the Ivy Mills property on the Hartford Road, which was recently secured as a ne whome for Morgan College. Rev, George W. Curry, of Lynch burg, attended the meeting. IN BIG DRIVE FOR NEW MEMBERS The Colored Branch of the Baltimore Chapter of the American Red Cross has been adding in the pre-Christmas drive for new members of the organization that is doing so much to alleviate suffering and make the lot of the soldier boys happier. The Branch was organized on November 16, largely through the influence of Mrs. Sarah Collins Fernandis, a trained social and civic-uplift worker, and a number of other ladies. In consequence of the plans recently adopted by the National Red Cross to make the organization of units easier, the auxiliary has established a few units in this city. To engage in Red Cross, volunteer volunteers should either apply to Dr. W. T. Carr, of 513 Mother surrenderer to the director, Mrs. Fernandis, of 553 Drudl Hill avenue. General interest in the membership drive has been manifested in the local colored schools this week. The Frederick Doughlass School and the Colored-Teachers Training School led off with all of the teachers becoming members. The Defense Council has also established headquarters for the drive for new members. The School Board has authorized Miss Francis L. Murphy to have charge of all the collections in colored schools. The drive will continue until Christmas Eve. Mrs. Cyrus Marshall is in charge of the booth at the Afro-American office, and will be pleased to receive all applications, as the Red Cross knows neither color or creed. The joining fee is only $1. the new-units formed and the chairmen are: St. Mary's Parish, Miss Annie O. Waters. Metropolitan M. E. Church, Mrs. Annette Simms. Colored High School, Miss. Lottie stud. The boys at Camp Meade were sent 340 pounds of tobacco this week. Lieuts, Webb, Marshall and Martin will have charge of the distribution to the men. Lieut. Gough D. McDaniels, who is stationed at Camp Founton, Kansas, was sent two dozen packages of tobacco for distribution among his men. 10 boxes of checkers and eight boxes of dominoes were also sent. Among those who have added the fired Cross this week are: Artie D. Brown $10 at the Dining Theatre, and Whitout M. E. Church, which gave $2. There were eighteen new members secured at Fachel A. M. E. Church last Sunday night and sixteen at Madison Street Presbyterian Church. BENEFIT PLANNED A big benefit will be given at the Richmond Market Armory on Thursday evening of next week. The admission will be $25 cents. The executive committee of the colored auxiliary follows: Dr. W. T. Carr, chairman; R. Walls Lansey, secretary; Dr. B. M. Rhelia, treasurer; Carrington L. Davis, James W. Hughes, John W. Rich, William M. White, Bishop John Hurst, Mason A. McDuffin, Penelope L. Ree, R. W. S. Thomas, S. S. Booker. Mrs. Manie P. Thomas is the supervisor of garments; Mrs Frances L. Murphy, supervisor of knitting; Mrs Florence R. Bennett has charge of knitting and Mrs. Collins is the director. ELKS ELECT OFFICERS At the regular monthly meeting of Monumental Lodge of Elks, held at Elks' Home, West Hoffman street, the following officers were elected: William Harris, exalted ruler; Irev. C. C. Cummings, esteemed leading knight; John Jenkins, esteemed loyal knight; William Owens, esteemed loyal knight; Fred. Booker, esquire; Harvey Waters, inner guard; E. L. W. Scot, tyler; Lawson Duffin, treasurer; Isaiah Thompson, organist; Nelson W. Price, secretary; Joseph Matthews assistant secretary; Samuel T. Hemsley, chaplain; Raymond Coates, master of social session; Dr. Harry F. Brown, medical examiner; Trustees: Dr. John Robinson; T. H. Buckingham, Raymond Coates, Lawson Duffin and J. Hill. Following the election, the Lodge donated $25 to the colored branch of the Red Cross Society. FROM US CLUB Banker Sts. ES MEMBERS PRICE: 5 Cents in Maryland 5 Cents outside of Maryland Houston, Tex., December 26—The impending trial of other colored soldiers charged with complicity in the riot between some of the Twenty-fourth Infantry and the local police last August has arraised the colored people here somewhat. They are wondering if the accused men are to be given very severe punishment—a thing which would greatly please the prejudiced whites of this section. There about sixty other soldiers charged with complicity in the rioting, and most are being held for minor offenses. There are a few other men who may get the penalty of hunging. Among them is Grant Anderson, who was not tried with the thirteen unlucky men on account of illness. The court martial will be held at Fort Bliss, where a number of the second batch of defendants have been transferred within the past few cays. The presence here of Maj. D. V. Sulphin, who was assistant judge advocate in the first trial, gave rise to the rumor than another investigation was order way. PLEDGE CARDS SIGNED As soon as the first batch of the 64 men tried for alleged complicity in the riots were brought to trial the Army Y. M. C. A. at Camp Trekke began holding services for them. On Friday, December 7, 50 men signed the following Y. M. C. A. pledge card: "I hereby pledge my allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior and King, and by God's help will henceforth light the battles for the victory of His Kingdom." Corporal Larmon J. Brown and Private James Devins were the only two of the condemned men that failed to sign. Rev. L. H. Richardson, pastor of the M. E. Church at San Antonio, was one of spiritual advisers to the hanged men. POLICE START RIOT The overbearing attitude of the police toward the soldiers is alleged to have been the reason for the rioting. There is abundant testimony to the effect that the police called the men "Niggers" and still more opprobrious epithets. The colored men doing military police duty were not allowed to bear arms, this deferring to anti-Negro sentiment here. The rioting began on August 26, when two policemen—Lee Sparks and Rafe Daniels—entered the house of Mrs. Travers, a hardworking and respectable woman, presumably in search of crap-shooters. Pulling to find the man they address most insulting language to Mrs. Travers. Sparks, who was known as a bully among colored people, shaped the woman. Daniels came in and they began dragging her, half dressed, to the lockup. A private named Edwards remonstrated in favor of the woman. For this he was brutally set upon and beaten. Sparks is also said to have taken the woman's baby away from her and to have thrown it upon the sidewalk. CORPORAL BALTIMORE INQUIRIES *Noticing the trouble, Corporal Baltimore, who was marred, approached and asked for Private Edwards, as was his duty. Sparkes is said to have immediately fired upon Baltimore, and the latter ran to a house, where he hid. Baltimore was one of the thirteen hanged Tuesday of last week. When the rioting was over, the soldiers corralled, and 16 whites found killed, a hue and cry went up from all over the South that 16 Negro troops be stationed in that section of the country. The marital was decided upon for those caught, while other members of the regiment were shipped to the Philippines. The case was given to the military court, for decision on November 26 just four days before Secretary of War Baker sent his new widely-known letter to Emmet Scott asserting that the Negro would get a fair deal as soldiers. The proceedings of the military court, which contained three brigadier generals and ten colonels, were given wide publicity. The findings were given to Gen. John W. Ruckman, commander of the Southern Department, for his approval. There was no appeal, and the penalties and time of place of carrying them out were fixed by him. The findings of the court marital were approved just two days before the hanging took place. WHAT TESTIMONY SHOWED Much interest was shown in regard to the testimony against the thirteen men designated for the extreme penalty in the Houston case. Each of the three men was the second of the entire court-martial was carefully indexed, showing the name of each defendant, and all testimony bearing especially upon him. This index shows that Sergao Nusbit received orders to remain in camp, that he was present at 6 o'clock roll. Rev. G. Frazier Miller in Sunday Morning Sermon So Characterises U. S. Court Martial in Texas. Brooklyn, N. Y., December 19. — The recent hanging of the thirteen colored members of the Twenty-fourth Infantry for alleged complicity in the riots at Houston, Tex., last August, was called a "military lynching" by Rev. George Frazier Miller, speaking before the congregation of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Sunday morning. Soldiers Hanged in Texas 'Lynched' Says Negro Pastor. Denounces From Pulpit Execution of Houston Rioters Without Appeal. The recent hanging of the thirteen Negro soldiers convicted of participation in the Houston, Texas, rioting, was called a "military lynching" by the Rev. George Frazier Miller, a Negro, speaking yesterday from the pulpit of St. Augustine's "Protestant Episcopal Church, Brooklyn. He referred to the soldiers convicted as "the thirteen murders," and intimated that their "sacrifice to the people of Houston" would underline the patriotism of American Negroes. He sharply criticised the military commander of that district, who carried out the court martial sentence. Mr. Miller told his congregation he had been warned he might jail by Monday night if he deter his sermon. He said he had are "a call" to say what was to and did not fear arrest. He said that the law permit military commander in time of carry out a court mortal death without getting the confirmation of the september—heferred to news dispatches which that the thirteen had been hanged by fore President Wilson or high Department officials knew it. "I am glad to know," he said, "the authorities at Washington did know anything about this. But it were President that military command down there would report to me before carrying out such an order. If were Secretary of War and the President didn't demand such a report should resign my portfolio. "The military commander who carried out that order was guilty of military lynching. It was done to appease the people of Houston. In order to appease them, the commander took advantage of the state-of-war situation which made their execution possible without a report to Washington. If this thing had been reported to Washington, we in this country would have had a chance to plead for mercy. Thirteen men in the United States army were denied the right of appeal which is accorded to any criminal. "We want the entire country to know that we of the Negro are free, we have been seriously wronged not because the thirteen were killed, but because they were denied the right or appeal to appease. Houston. These thirteen were sacrificed or killed almost all, and justice. Yet we are still expected to glorify in patriotism. That does not calculated to enhance the patriotism of American Negroes, but to strove it." CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Md. Dec. 21—The funeral of Mr. John Wuestey Hughes an old and influential member of Bethel A. M. E. Church, was held at the church, with Rev. J. A. Young and J. N. Waters officiating. He was 82 years of age and a farmer. One son Edward Hughes, and five daughters Mesdames, Sarah Clush, Lille Barnett Dell Fisher, Lena Wilson and Jennie St. Johns. In contest rally between baby girls at St. Luke's M. E. Church, the Pinkett, Elizabeth Jones, after Conway, Mildred Steward and Amy M. Jackson, raised $3. Rev. A. M. Shockley is pastor. The Sons of Allen turned out on Bethel Church Sunday afternoon to ten to a sermon by Rev. John Wilson Rev. J. N. Waters preached at night. Ananapolis, Md., Dec. 21—Uneven Lodge, No. 14, F. and A. M. will tend divine services at Mt. Zion M. Church, Eastport, Md. Sunday, Dec 16, 1917, at 8 P. M. Rev. A. Denn. Mrs. Eliza Duchionon, of Weeding ton street, Ananapolis, Md., has tended, to her bed, for five weeks. MENT OF NATIONS A BIG SUCCESS 500 pupils of School 118 under the "Pagent, of Nations" at Bethel: A. M. E. Church last Tuesday, evening before a large and appreciative audience. The feature of the evening was the international processional in which the following nations received the largest amount of applause: Egypt, 4 A. Miss Fannie E. Gresham's class; Liberia, the winner, 3 A. Miss Majorie H. Hurst's class; Congo Free State, 2 B. Miss Annie L. Martin's class; China, 1 J. Miss Vioa Johnson's class; Ireland, 3 A. Miss Eline M. Perkins' class and England; 5 A. Mr. Milton Q. Dogey's class. Liberia, which was the successful nation in selling the highest number of tickets, raised $27.05. Since $170.89 was realized in this rally, the deficit on the purchase of the $100 Liberty Bond was entirely wiped out, leaving a good sum for the purpose of treating the children. Mr. George W. Biddle and his faculty wish to thank most heartily, the directress, Mrs. Mack and public for their help and support toward the success of the rally. The Annual Christmas Gift Bazaar of the colored Young Women's Christian Association, which began with a recital last Monday night at Grace Presbyterian Church, came to a close last night after a very successful week. The recital, which was given by the Aphian Glee Club, was largely attended, and the members of the club gift themselves credit in all of their conditions. Refreshments and supper who served the Association building the week long celebration, the week many useful and beautiful articles appropriate for Christmas gifts were placed on sale at the building, and a large number of people took advantage of the opportunity to avail themselves of useful gifts at most reasonable prices. Miss Marie Francis was chairman of the buzar committee, and Miss Charlotte Davage, president of the Association. The Co-operative Civic League has planned to have a community Christmas tree in Parkers Square on Christmas Eve. Miss Carrie L. Cook is chairman of the committee of arrangements. The singing of Christmas carols, illuminations and a procession of singl herald the coming of the child. Rev. Charles E. Stewart direct the singing. A hundred and sixteen women launder at the Aryle Ave. Public Baths last Saturday, sing all records for one day. It opposed that the superior facilities launder, as well as the general shortage caused the women to do laundry there. Thomas R. Smith, the hotel man, was operated on at Johns Hopkins Hospital, is improving at his home, 2025 Duval Hill avenue. Owing to the Lack of Heat at Grace resherystherian Church the monthly ceiling of the Ministerial Alliance as not held Monday. Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Ward, of Iron- des, Md., are spending the winter at 224 N. Mount. street. Owing to a Severe Cold in his throat, Rev. Dr. W. Sampson Brooks was compelled to disappoint a large congregation at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night, where they gathered to hear him preach a sermon on "Jerusalem." Dr. Brooks has visited the Holy Land, and his views on the recent wrestling of Palestine from the Turks would prove most interesting. Attorney Warner T. McGuinn has returned from a ten-day rest trip to Atlantic City. Mal. Walter H. Loving, former leader of the famous Phillipines Con- fabulary Band, was in the city a few days ago. The hearts of several thousand poor boys and girls of the city will be made next Monday afternoon at Metropolitan M. E. Church, when the annual of the Fresh Air and Empty Ring Circle takes place. Miss Idia印姆ings, the president, and her co-workers have been working for weeks assemble the clothing, shoes, encre stockings and toys that will be given the "kiddies" MRS. ANANDA DOCKINS After 2 years of careful study under and one of the most noted teachers, Mrs. shunda Dockling has opened a studio along high 149 N. Cayev street, and makes those who are desirous of loving how to 'sing correctly' to visit her studio and give her method spirits2. George P. Douglass died-at his home in Atlantic City, we were he had conducted a hotel for the past fifteen years, on Wednesday-of last week, following a three-month illness. He was well known in Baltimore, having conducted a restaurant on Drulid Hill Avenue years ago. He is survived by four sons. Funeral services were held at the residence of his son, George Douglass, 810 Vine street. NAZARITES INSTALL OFFICERS The annual installation of officers of the Grand Pasture of the Grand United Order of Nazarets was held at Nazaret Mall Tuesday night. A collation followed. The officers for the ensuing year are: Murray A. Thompson, past grand worthy shepherd; Nathan Bryan, grand worthy shepherd; William Eell, Philadelphia, deputy grand worthy shepherd; Alfred H. Pitt, grand clerk of records; W. T. Green, grand worthy chaplain; James Pinkney, grand worthy inspector; Emma Jenkins, grand worthy arm bearer; Mary Stanley, grand righthand standard bearer; Mary Booth, grand lefthand standard bearer; Alexander Jones, grand inner porter; Henry Carroll, grand outer porter, and Mrs. Katie Jackson, grand guard and shepherdess. ODD FELLOWS' RALLY **Odd FELLOWS RULES** The Odd Fellows of Baltimore under the direction and management of the Board, A member of the Board of Directors of the G. U. O. P. gave as a climax to the rally the most successful play, entitled "The King's Coronation." on December 5, 1917, at Albaugh's Lyceum Theater ever attempted in the history of the order. The leading character was Winfield, Edith Hawkins, Edward Glosser, Anna Jordan, Wm. Grason, Susan Bailley, Jas. A. Finney, Irene Bernard, George W. Johnson, Mrs. Wm. Booker, Walter Gaskins, Flossie Peters, Jas. Frey, Ella Williams, Kate Waters, Rebecca Gibson, Mary Parker, Maude Beath, Mrs. Beath, Bonilink, Jennie Mason, Ray Hay Smith, Mrs. J. Barket (Pikesville), Sidney Smith, Wm. Johnson, Irene Duncan, Lizzie Blake. The proceeds which was $110.15 will go toward helping to erect Odd Fellows State Hall for which we deserve to think, the public for their support, also Lodges and Households. P. S.—$2000.00 in Books are yet to be heard from. Please make your report any Tuesday night at the hall, first floor, to Bros. Green or Garrett on or before January 8th, 1918. Board of Directors. R. J. Turner, Pres. Carter Clark, Secretary. TENDERED A SURPRISE PARTY Mrs. Littleton C. Johnson and daughters of 709 George Street, entertained the family on December 18th, in honor of Mr. Littleton C. Johnson's 76th birthday. Many useful presents were received. All of the family, which includes five daughters, four granddaughters, three grandmothers, one great-grandmother, two nieces, two grandchildren, and two sons-in-law, were present except the grandson, Corporal Chancey trooks, who is now in Aniston, Alabama. A few friends made up the required number. NOTICE: SOMETHING NEW NOTICE: SOMETHING NEW A REPRESENTATIVE RING RALLY Service at Water's A. M. E. B Church Sunday, January 20, 1015. We are asking every church in Baltimore to give us a representative from your church. The representative that raises the highest amount over $30 will be given a $10 ring. And every representative will be given a ring if you only bring in $5.00. You will be given a ring creditable to wear anywhere. Every representative get your mails. Please see me, Mrs. E. J. Northen, instructor, 1403 McElderd street. Phone 2644-J. Lilly Comegys, secretary. Rev. A. L. Calnes, pastor. Mr. William Brady, after having enjoyed married life for thirty years, much to the surprise of his many friends of East Baltimore, made application in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City, for an absolute divorce from his wife, Ella Brady, who is also well known in Baltimore society. Mr. Brady was granted his divorce on Friday last. He was represented in the suit by Attorney Roy S. Bond, of 1411 Druid Hill avenue. A Merry Christmas For Everybody! Community Christmas Tree. Perkins Square. Christmas-Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, 1917 7:30 to 8:00 o'clock Under the auspices of the Woman's Cooperative Civic League. Join hands and hearts with us to make it a happy Christmas for the many who will have no other joy this Christmasmastle. Children singing, carols, in memory of the child whose birth we celebrate, will assemble at the Day Nursery at six o'clock, and march from there to Pekkins Square where the great tree, brilliantly illuminated, will send forth its message of good will. 'At the square the children's chorus will sing a trained chorus of voices under the tree. Rev. Charles E. Stewart, and everyone may join singing to his Name. Miss Caroline L. Cook is chairman of committee arranging program. Mrs. J. Howard Payne, secretary. THE CRESENT AID CIRCLE A SUGGESTION ORGANIZATION A SUCCESS OF ORGANIZATION The concert that was given by them recently, for the benefit of the Odd Fellows' Building, Fund was a great success having realized the neat sum of $17.00 which was presented by the circle to the Board of Odd Fellows. They wish to extend thanks to them for their liberal support and cooperation in this effort. The officers of the circle are: Mrs. John Sullivan, president; Mrs. J. Hakley Smith, secretary; Mrs. Chas, Carpenter, tracerer; Mrs. Samuel M. Turper, chairman. Christmas & New Year Greetings REAL ESTATE, FIRE INSURANCE, NOTARY PUBLIC A MESSAGE TO EVERYBODY DEAR READER: Our business is the handling of property and the writing of Fire Insurance. We have had years of special training and many years of experience in our work. We know how and have the will to do business. Our organization is complete and efficient and our equipment is the most modern. Start the New Year right by placing your business with us. WE CHARGE 5 PER CENT FOR COLLECTING RENTS Yours very truly WILLIAM L. FITZGERALD, 1206 DRUID HILL AVE. I wish to thank my friends and patrons for their patronage during the year and hope to merit a continuance of the same. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. MME. KING HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING & MASSAGING PARLORS 1510 PENNA AVE Phone Mad. 3728 M I wish to thank my friends and patrons for their patronage during the during the past year and ask a continuance of the same. WISHING YOU A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR SAMUEL L. BURTON CASH OR CREDIT QUALITY AND SERVICE DEALER IN LADIES AND GENTS' CLOTHING 1108 PENNA AVE., near Hoffman St. Mt. Vernon 3134 Y TO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS: I wish to thank you for your patrounge during the past year. JOHN H. TOADVIN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER WISHING YOU A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 142 WEST HILL STREET 826 DRUID HILL AVENUE Phones South 422 & 396-X Phone Mt. Vernon 5438 I take this opportunity to thank my friends and patrons for their patrounge during the past year and solicit your patrounge for the future. WISHING YOU A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ARTHUR L. JOHNSON—REAL ESTATE Houses for Sale on Easy Terns. See me first. Phone Madison 2664 W 1415 MYRTLE AVENUE THE IDEAL DENTAL PARLORS SENDS GREETINGS OF A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ITS MANY PATROSS Your patronage has been sincerely appreciated and we are SURE your work is satisfactory, because we have used the BEST professional and business methods to make it so. Our Motto: A pleased Patient. Result: Increased Business O. H. Arnold D. D. S. L. H. Mayer, D. D. S. Wishing you many Happy Returns of the Season. CLARENCE H. WRIGHT UNDERTAKER 1364 NORTH CAREY STREET BALTIMORE, MD. LEWIS H. DAVENPORT Wishing our friends and patrons a Happy and Prosperous New Year. NEW AND SECOND-HAND FURNITURE PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUTT ALL 1006 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CIGARS, CIGARETTES AND NOTIONS OF ALL KINDS 1004 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Wishing our friends and patrons a NEW AND SECONDARY PRICES AND QUALITY 1006 PENNSYLVA CIGARS, CIGARETTES AND 1004 PENNSYLVA To all my friends and patrons a Mer- SAMUEL T. SUCCESSOR TO ALEX UNDERTAKER A CARRIAGES TO HIRE 578 WEST BID That You May Have the Happiest Ch New Year is to P. MORTO Suggestor to the late FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1400 MOSHER STREET COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON—— SMITH'S 1435-437-437½ DRUID HILL AVENUE EXCELLENT SERVICE SPECIAL CABARET DUR Thanking the Generous Public for the Continance of the Sae A VERY HAPPY AND PRO W. A. J. HAIR CUTTING AND SH 1417 PENNSYLVA CHRISTMAS AND NEW FENN Perscriptinos a Specialty. Do If You Can't Get it at Fennel DRUID HILL AVENUE A STOKES & B ——YOUR DRUID DRUID HILL AVENUE A WISH THEIR PATRONS A MERRY PROSPEROUS AND HE Our sincere wish is that you may have Dright. Prosperous and MME. M. A. LECTRIC BEAUTY PARLOR & DIPLOMAS A 324 DRUID HILL AVENUE May our Suds and Blue Br Not because it is an honored custom bearing we take this opportunity to the l inbusiness prosperity the past 42 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND THE DRUID bands and patrons a Happy and Pa- rents AND SECOND HUNDRED PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUITE 60 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CIGARETTES AND NOTIONS 2004 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE and patrons a Merry Christmas and SAMUEL T. HEMSLE PERSONAL EXCESSOR TO ALEXANDER HEAR UNDERTAKER AND EMBASSY TO HIRE PHONE 312-578 WEST BIDDLE STREET have the Happiest Christmas and the New Year is the wish of P. MORTON CHASSE PERSONAL EXCESSOR to the late Samuel W. Chas- SEAL DIRECTOR AND EMBASSY STREET Phone OF THE SEASON—— SMITH'S HOTEL DRUID HILL AVENUE B T SERVICE SPECIAL CABARET DURING THE numerous Public for their Patron- mance of the Same we extend HAPPY AND PROSPERIOUS NEW W. A. JONES ATTING AND SHAVING THE 17 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Christmas and New Year Green FENNEL'S has a Specialty. Drugs, Toilet- Get it at Fennell's, You Can HILL AVENUE AND BIDDLE STOKES & DERRY —YOUR DRUGGISTS— HILL AVENUE AT OXFORD ATRONS A MERRY CHRISTMAS SUPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW that you may have every Christmas right. Prosperous and Healthy New MME. M. A. HUNTER BUTY PARLOR & SCHOOL OF DIPLOMAS AWARDED. HILL AVENUE Phone bands and Blue Bring Happiness in honored custom but because of the opportunity to thank you for the appreciation the past 12 months and we CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW THE DRUID LAUNDRY To all my friends and patrons a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY SUCCESSOR TO ALEXANDER HEMSLEY UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER CARRIAGES TO HIRE PHONE M.T. VERNON 2578 578 WEST BIDDLE STREET That You May have the Happiest Christmas and the Most Prosperous Successor to the late Samuel W. Chase FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER 1400 MOSHER STREET Phone Gilmer 3261-M. 435-437-4371½ DRUID HILL AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD EXCELLENT SERVICE SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL CABARET DURING THE HOLIDAYS Thanking the Generous Public for their Patronage and Hoping for a Continuation of the Same we extend to all A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPERous NEW YEAR W. A. JONES HAIR CUTTING AND SHAVING THAT PLEASES 1417 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Perscriptinos a Specialty. Drugs, Toilet Articles Etc. If You Can't Get it at Fennell's, You Can't Get it at all. DRUID HILL AVENUE AND BIDDLE STREET DRUID HILL AVENUE AT OXFORD STREET WISH THEIR PATRONS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR Our sincere wish is that you may have every Christmas joy possible and a Dright, Prosperous and Healthy New Year. MME. M. A. HUNTER ELECTRIC BEAUTY PARLOR & SCHOOL of INSTRUCTION DEPLOMAS AWARDED. May our Suds and Blue Bring Happiness to You. Not because it is an honored custom but because of the sincerity of our appreciation we take this opportunity to thank you for the part you have played in ourbusiness prosperity the past 12 months and we wish you a good old MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR THE DRUID LAUNDRY 1634 DRUID HILL AVENUE Madison 1664 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS BALTIMORE, MD. PROSPEROUS New Year. FURNITURE ALL NUE OF ALL KINDS NUE a Happy New Year KEY BASLEY BALMER VERNON 2578 ET the Most Prosperous E BALMER e Gilmon 3261-M. BALTIMORE, MD. FEATURES HOLIDAYS e and Hoping for a to all NEW YEAR NAT PLEASES NUE ATTITIONS Art Articles Etc. can't Get it at all. LE STREET Y RED STREET BAS AND A HAPPY. XEAR thus Joy possible and a Year. of INSTRUCTION b Madison 1642 M access to You. the sincerity of our ap- part part you have play- e wish you a good old NEW YEAR. Madison 1664 ERS Miss Kate Jolly, a teacher at Hill Street School, fell on Pennsylvania avenue, last Monday afternoon and sustained a fracture of her knee. The injury was very painful and she was compelled to be assisted to her home. She was later taken to the Provident Hospital, where her condition is now The Cosmopolitan Choral Society will sing Christmas Carols at the Community Christmas Tree Monday evening at Perkins Square, after this the Society will begin regular rehearsals. The second Monday evening in January when rehearsals will begin for a dramatic music on a broad scale. On Sunday, December 23, 1917, there will be one of the finest and most interesting programs rendered at Ashbury M. E. Church at the usual hour, 1 o'clock, by Miss Beatrice Franklin. All are cordially invited to attend. Let all bring their friends and the friends bring their friends. MRS. C. M. JONES, president, MISS A. BANKA, secretary. Mr. Eugene Satterfield, of 413 N. Mount street, has enlisted in the U. S. Navy and will soon leave to take up his new position with Uncle Sam's force. CLARK L. SMITH Attorney & Counsellor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 1850 Draughill avenue Phone: Madison 3123-W ROY S. BOND RESIDENCE: 141 DRUID HILL AVE KENTUCKY 44101 W. We are out for big business. We have a full line of Household Goods, Roll Top Desk, Hall Racks, Bed Steads, Springs and Mattress. WM. H. DODD Dealer in New and Second-Hand Furniture, Stoves, Oil Cloths, Matt- ings, Carpets, Btc. Packing and Shipping, Auto Guides, or country Auto Guides for hire. 1311 Pennsylvania AV, Baltimore. C. r. P. Phone, Mt. Vernon 4010-5. PROF. J. W. ALLEN TONSORIAL ARTIST Electric Massage Shampooing 420DRUID HILL AVENUE Toxarkana, Tex., March 6, 1917. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., Sirs: Chicago, Illinois. When I began the use of your pomade, my hair was 15 inches long. After use it one year, my hair was 8 inches long. It grows so fast and thick I have to cut it every month. 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AUTY CULTURE Tel. Harlem 1569 BOOKLET H KIN or Brighten and Light try Black and by Mail. THE AFRO-AMERICAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1917 WHY THE 'AFRO' WASN'T ON TIME In keeping with its usual policy of always anticipating the needs of its readers and having the necessary equipment, The Afro-American ordered, a Goss "Comet" flashed, web perfecting press several months ago. This was made necessary by the fact that our rapidly-increasing circulation, which passed the 12,000 mark some time ago, made imperative a press that would do the work in one-third of the time taken hitherto. The office gave a hurry order for the press, and the same was promised fulfillment, as requested. Then there is where its troubles began. When the press finally arrived, all dismantled, a wait ensured for machinists to come down and set it up. Then some parts were found to be missing, which made necessary a sending to the factory for the needed sections. Of course, another delay resulted. The machinist came back and thought he had every thing ready, and just as he said "Forward! Mach!" the blamed thing refused to run. Then an expert pressman was called in and he said that he thought it scented where the trouble lay, fed it and left for his home in Jersey City. He was back Thursday of last week to see the press make its initial "runoff" of an edition of the AftroAmerican. The composing-room worked late into the night getting the type into shape, hoping that an early run would be made last Friday morning. PRESS STARTS Like an old, lame man walking down a slippery hill, the press started to work last Friday morning. The pressmen were all busy, when she stopped and looked at the machine was started again. A little two much ink in some spots and not enough in some others caused another stop and then some more tops. The pressmen were about to be swearing point, when they spied Editor John H. Murphy and kept their thoughts to themselves. Then the paper begin to tear and a few minutes were again taken up in mixing things right again. Then another "c-r-a-n-u-n-c-h" and the roll of paper was torn again. Some more hidden curses, while a group of agents tood before the desk waiting for paters with which to serve their customers. Mr. Murphy spied the reporter just as the press started to run swiftly, and said, "My! that press is running at the rate of 6,000 an hour." The paper tore again and the reporter vanished. When midnight was rushed only about 6,000 had been off during 14 hours, so many were beelays. The run was resumed at午晚 morning and it was late in the afternoon when the pressman did "Gracious! Our long task is over at last." This, with the added general concern of the media all over the country, caused many of the subserviers and agents to be late in getting their at week's "Afros." The Afro-American is now bigger than ever, being increased to seven columns. It intends to more and more look after the interests of its readers by trying to get out better issues. It asks for boreance, however, or its next issues, as the holiday period, the resultant bigger congestion of the mails and the fact that some rejoice in the new press, and some are out of their "bones". It may make the "Afro" a little late in arriving this week and next also. ANACOSTIA Anacostin, D. C., Dec. "20. At Campbell A. M. E. Church last Sunday Rev. J. T. Marshall, of the Baptist Church at Vienna, Va., proclaimed at o'clock; Rev. W. Williams, of Monmouth Baptist Church at 3:30 P.M. assisted by his chair and at 8 P.M. a full house greeted Madam E. L. Bruce and Mrs. Lovie Husketh, of Baltimore. The candle service rendered was unique and inspiring, and the songs of Madam Bruce made a deep and lasting impression upon the large audience. The Trustee Helpers, Mrs. Winnie Frazier, president, and Mrs. Jennie Brown, secretary, reported $26.35 as a result of their chickenapper of December 5th. The money was raised to pay on the plano. The result of the station rally was as follows: N. S. Brook and J. W. Scott, $15.50; Lulu Warner and G. F. Tinker $16.50; Lulu Hansborough, Georgianna Kent and Ivy Brown, $33.22; Julia Gray, George Henson, W. P. Moore and Esquire Harrod, $25.23; Julia Mills, J. H. Dale, Jr., $52.26; total $169.72; collection $32.00. Total $172.92. The captains are very grateful to all who assisted them. Mrs. Gaynor, of 913 Third street, and Mrs. Grace Simms are on the sick list. Rev. West made a brief trip to Philadelphia last week. The choir will render their Xmas cantata, entitled "Miriam," at the 8 o'clock hour next Sunday evening. The Xmas sermon will be delivered by the pastor, assisted by the choir on Xmas morning at 8 o'clock. The Sunday School will render the cantata "Santa and His Wax Works" on Tuesday, December 27 at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Hill, of Howard avenue, is reported ill again. BERKLEY Borkley, Md., December 20.—Rev. R. E. Ford, bearing ill was unable to be present at Hosanna Church Sunday. Services were well attended. Among the visiting friends were: Messrs. Gee, Harris and Wm. T. Smith. Mrs. E. L. Washington, of New Jersey, has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. N. Norton. Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Presbyterian, recently married, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bone of Towson, Mrs. Elesia Presbyter, of Philadelphia, is visiting relatives here. Mrs. William Archer is on the sick list. Owing to stormy weather the egg hunt which was to have been held at the Masonic Hall Thursday night was postponed. Mr. Ben Hanks and Miss Sophia Martin will spend the week-end in Norfolk, visiting friends and will return to Baltimore the first of June. IN MEMORIAM. GILES—In sad remembrance of my dear husband, William H. Giles, who departed this life four months ago, today, December 19th, 1917. Home is so sad without you Will I miss you everywhere. But some day dear husband, when work on earth is done. In that city beyond the sky I will meet thee. Sver his devoted wife, Florence Giles. Sver his devoted wife, Florence Giles. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Sarah Mashall, who departed this life 12 years ago. December 19, 1905. You ask me do I miss her Yes, but her spirit whispers sweetly, heaven We will meet again." Sleep on dear mother and sweetly rest I needed you but God knew best. God's will be done. He doeth well But how I miss you no tongue can tell. By her loving son, Walter Mashall. 502 N. Eden street. PAUl—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Joseph C. Paul, who departed this life December 12th, 1917. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN; By his wife and daughter. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Anita Paul and daughter, wish to thank their many friends and relatives for their sympathy and the beautiful floral designs at the bereavement of their husband and father, Joseph C. Paul; and especially to thank the bellmen of the Rennert Hotel for their financial assistance before and after his death. BATES—In remembrance of my dear devoted son, Robert M. Bates, who departed this life seven years ago. Thy hands are clasped upon thy breast We have kissed ytbaby brow; And in our aching hearts we know We have no little Robert now. In peace Robert dear Sweet he shamed away Thou art gone but not forgotten For we speak and think of you night and day. By his loving mother and grandmother, Bertha and Lucy Sorrell. SAMPLE—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Leah Sample, who cherished this life on December 21, 1915. She is gone but not forgette n Flow I miss her more each day Since our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Called her precious soul away. By her daughters and son, B. E. Satchel, R. Thirsty and P. F. Reid. BROWN—Dn December 17th, Mary R., beloved wife of John F. Brown, at her late residence 724 West Mulberry street. Funeral services were hel on Thursday morning December 20, at 9 o'clock at St. Francis Church Calvert and Pleasant streets, where a requiem mass was said for the repose of her soul. Interment in Cathedral Cemetery. RINGGOLD—In sad but loving remembrance of our wife and sister, Nettle Ringgold, who died December 20, 1916. Oh wife could you speak to me By her husband, Charles Ringgold. My heart is sad and lonely now My grief too deep to tell But time will come, I care not when That I may with you dwell Tears may dim my oys of my heart once But no one knows how my heart aches Since my darling sister died. By her sister, Sadie Dent Jones. CLARA WILSON departed this life October 15, 1913, age 48 years, 3 months and 18 days, beloved wife of William H. Wilson. I often sit and wonder dear wife At what you would say If you only knew the changes That has happened since that day Think not dear wife you are forgotton By me you never will be As long as breath and memory last My thoughts will be of thee. EMMA R. WILSON departed this life September 3, 1908, age 15 years, 11 months and four days. Of course we miss you daughter dear You would not miss such a one To heaven where she made her way And escaped the doom of night. But we expect, mother and daughters dear. When time has parred away When heaven gates are opened wide For us to an endless day. IRENE WILSON departed this life December 23, 1916, age 18 years and 3 months. Sleep on dear daughter and take your rest. God called you home He knew best. He saw your suffering was so great And opened wide the golden gates. But there is one who still will linger Near the spot where you are laid Who will come and scatter flowers Over the grave that Christ has made. Dovoted family of William H. Wilson. INN—Sad but loving remembrance of my dear girl, who departed this life August 13, 1916, one year, four months, two days, in her 22nd year. My home is sad, O Lord how dreary Lonesome, lonesome every spot. Sleep on dear daughter and take your rest. God called you home He thought it best. He saw your suffering was so great And opened wide the golden gates. By her Grand Mother. DENT—In loving remembrance of our beloved wife and mother, Sarah Somerville Dent, born August 12th, 1854; died April 7, 1917. There was an angel band in heaven Which was not quite complete God took our dear mother To fill that vacant seat. Dearest mother, we will miss you And your place can ne'er be filled But our heavenly Father called you And to us your voice is still. On you dear mother we could depend And know we had one dear friend And all the hours with you spent Your heart to us always bent Dearest mother we have laid thee In the peaceful grave's embrace But thy memory will be cherished SALISBURY Salisbury, Md., Dec. 21.—The District Preachers' Meeting of the Salisbury District met at White's Chapel Tuesday December 11. Mr. Earl Pinkett, a student at Hampton Institute, has enlisted in the 92nd colored division that is being formed. Mrs. Julia U. Langston has returned home from Boston where she spent eight weeks visiting her husband, Mr. U. Langston. While in New York she was the guest of Prof. Walter Parker. She also visited her many friends in Newark and was joined in Philadelphia by her sister, Miss Mayme L. Houston, where they were highly entertained to an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner given in their honor by their sister and brother, Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Butler, and their niece, Miss Thelma Parker. The home coming rally at John Wesley Church Sunday, December 16, was a signal success. The total collection amounted to $98.00. Rev. M. W. Clark, of Lincoln, del. preached in the morning and at night. The rally was for the benefit of stewards. Men's Day was observed at White's Chapel Sunday, December 16. Rev. M. W. Hughes, Mt. Venon, preached in the morning. District service Rev. J. W. Jewett, district superintendent, preached his third quarterly sermon. The children of the primary school, Mrs. Mary A. Stewart, teacher, gave a very nice concert at the school Wednesday afternoon. December 19. The children were well trained, both in the singing and in the drills. Such exhibitions go a long way in showing what a deep interest the teacher has in the children. The Merr's Club held their regular weekly meeting Tuesday evening. BARCLAY Barclay, Md., December 21.—The public school of Barclay will observe its Christmas exercises December 21. Miss Daisy Dial, the teacher, is a Baltimore. With the cooperation of her pupils and the encouragement of the community she is making decided improvement by renovating and beautifying the interior of the school. Queen Anne county certainly possesses a large number of Negro farmers who operate and own hundreds of acres of land. The funeral service of Mr. Amos Rochester, of Camden, N. J. was held in Friendship M. E. Church, Ingleside, Md., December 16. Interment at "the Rochester Homestead, Ingleside. He was a son of the late Abram R. and Mary F. Rochester. Mrs. Mayme Postles Johnson returned home Saturday evening from the annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Wilmington District which was held at Ezion M. E. Church, 9th and French streets, M. E. Church, 9th and French streets, Hutchins will speak in St. Daniels M. E. Church, Barclay, Md., at 3 P. M. Sunday, December 23rd. Woman's Day Rally will be observed, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Toulson have moved to Chester, Pa. to live permanently. 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B. and A. electric line and the local suboons have been doing a rushing business. Since the Prohibition Amendment has passed the House and the Senate by the necessary 2-3 vote it is up to the states to ratify it by a 3-4 vote before it becomes a law. This means that 13 states voting against its adoption will kill the amendment. Thirteen is an unlucky number, alright, but the question is, for which side Charged with wearing an army overcoat. Moses Joseph Simons was arrested and released on $100 collateral the other day. Moses purchased the garment at a second hand store, but has since learned that he had no right to wear it. He may have to enlist in order to get himself out of trouble. Building roads, digging ditches for drainage, handling supplies, and doing the dundreds of other tasks absolutely necessary for the multination of an efficient army, the size of the unskilled workers toiling back of the lines is estimated man for man to equal the number of soldiers in the front fighting line. For this work England is using large numbers of men from her colonies in African, Asia, Australia and even Chinese cool- In order to keep her own citizens from doing this laborious work, England has imported altogether: 12 different nationalities to serve her fighting forces. Glooms hold sway at Camp Meade since the statement of the Camp commander that no leaves would be given the men at Christmas. This comes as a blow to some men who were promised that if they did not ask for passes at Thanksgiving, they could get them for Christmas. The reason alleged by the War Department, which gave the original order to the camp commanders, is that large number of men returning home for the holidays will unnecessarily crowd the railways, and hinder the transportation of war supplies. Maryland boys are disappointed, but not half so much as some of the troops from Pennsylvania, which have not been off on leave since entering the camp. Maybe the War Department will decide to change its mind, to the extent of allowing those to leave, who travel by trolley. At any rate, boys is the Christmas present that the men are hoping to get from the government. NEGRO AFTER THE WAR The Negro will get great education out of this war. He will find less color line in France than anywhere else. He will find a grateful heart in the Frenchman, such as he does not find here at home. This will tend to make him hold up his head, stand on his feet, and remember that he too is a man. And when he comes back to America, whether our arms are victorious or not, he can never forget this lesson. Let us send a bit army to Europe—to help the Allies, but more to educate ourselves from our narrow bigotted nationalism to a broader international and human point of view: the bigger the army the better, and the longer the war lasts the better still. —Christian Recorder COSMOPOLITAN CHORAL SOCIETY Baltimore has for many years been noted for its musical talent and not a few of its musical people have gained almost world-wide fame. The thing, however that has kept Baltimore back has been that it has never been able to mobilize its talent to the extent of bringing that notice it so well deserves. The Cosmopolitan Choral Society, the outgrowth of a musical organization gotten together last year by Madam E. Azalia Hackley, is now endeavoring to make up for that deficit. Under the leadership of Rev. Charles E. W. pastor of the Ebenezer A. M. B. Church, this organization gave a few nights ago a very credible performance in Bethel Church. Along this line we have very little criticism to offer, in fact hardly any at all. The point, however, which we wish to criticise is that if the best that is in the organization is to be brought out it must come from within the organization rather than from without. In other words, if the organization is to be made what is desired it must depend upon itself as a drawing power, and not upon foreign talent. We are not to be understood as opposed to having foreign talent come to Baltimore and give concerts, etc., but we do believe that the drawing powers must come from the organization itself and not from outside talent. There must be a standard set by the organization and it must be reached, so that at any time when announcement is made the organization will have an audience that will come to hear the Society for what it will do itself and not for the foreign talent which it presents. The Cosmopolitan Choral Society owes it to itself and to the community that it perfects itself, in the art of music to the very highest point, and who it reaches that point it will depend upon itself and the grade of music it will present and that only, to draw the very largest audience it can possibly expect. THE RED CROSS DRIVE There is a little more at stake than appears on the surface as far as the colored people of this city are concerned in the present Red Cross movement for increased membership. This is the time since the Red Cross work was established that the colored people have been invited to take any part in it whosoever, and it behooves us to such interest in it the will show that it has been a mistake all along that we have not been invited to be a part of it. For many reasons, unnecessary to relate here, movements that have had to do with the interest of the community have been almost altogether confined to the members of the white race. We have now reached the point where our services are in demand, not because we are colored and belong to a prescribed race, but in spite of it. We are being tried out. There are those among the more favored race who do not believe that we can measure up to the standard, and it is up to us to show that we can reach any set but necessary go beyond it. We ought to have at least ten thousand members of the Red Cross in this city. We must stand up and be counted now as never before. Every one must do his and her duty; there must be no doubts and wherefore about it. Let us do our duty now and look for results hereafter. Only two more days are left us, and in that time let us roll up a large number of members so it can be said of us we did our duty and did it well. In discussing the question of colored firemen and policeman for Louisville, Kentucky, a white daily points to the 10,000 colored votes given solidly to the Republican party, and asks the question why the Republicans do not recognize that vote by opening such offices to colored people. The daily in continuing states its own opinion that colored officers might do well, in colored districts since colored men are on the force in Indianapolis, Ind., and several other places. The white daily might have added Philadelphia and Washington to the cities where colored men are on the force. However there is no effort made to restrict these policemen to colored districts. In fact some of them have policed the most fashionable residential sections for nearly a score of years, and have done it so well as to call forth no complaints about it. As for the Republican Party voluntarily recognizing to rights of the race to positions on the police and firemen's force the question really is why do not the 10,000 colored voters of Louisville force this recognition. In Baltimore, we have the anomalous situation that no one wants to be policemen or firemen. The examinations are open to anyone who can qualify without regard to color. The District of Columbia is making a fight for local self government. Commissioner Gardiner, who at present heads the District, placed himself on record as against any change of government that would allow the 102,412 colored people in the Capital city to be felt at the polls. His argument was that at present many whites keep their citizenship in the states and go home to vote. "Very few colored voters do this. The immediate result would be that colored voters would cast nearly as many ballots in any election as the whites. The final result would be colored folk in all offices of such a local government — to the large number of Southerners who have to visit the capital on business, a very unthinkable thing. The proposed amendment to the federal constitution allowing congress to change the present form of congressional government to that of self government will come up for discussion in the National House of Representatives in a few days, and despite the opposition of Commission Gardiner is likely to be passed on favorably. The Washington Star, which more than any other paper in Washington represents the popular feeling, in daily special editorials calls the Commissioner's statement a "slur" on the majority of the white voters and a "slur" on the colored people, who are as capable of sharing in the halitots as any citizens in other parts of the country. Nor has the colored man himself been chary of advocating local self government and his right to participate in it. Charles H. Wesley, Instructor in History at Howard University, in a widely published letter points to Gardiner's letter as varying very little from the attitude of President Johnson in 1866. Says Mr. Wcgley "Opposition to Negro suffrage in the District is not new by any means. In December 1866, after the passage by the Senate and the House, of the Bill granting suffrage to the District, upon all men who resided in the District, without distinction of race or color, the President, (Johnson) vetoed the Bill with the expressed fear of Negro domination as the cause:—It is within their power, to come into the District in such numbers as to have the supreme control over the white race—and by the exercise of all the municipal authority, among the rest, of the power of taxation over property in which they have no interest." If it were not for this fear of "Negro Domination" as Gardiner calls it, the citizens of the District would have been given self government long ago. Whenever the matter has come up of recent years there have always been Southern Congressmen on hand to wave a firebrand. In the resent light now being made in Congress besides the Star, the other dailies representing popular sentiment. The Herald and Times are advocating the suffrage in no uncertain language. Among the major portion of Citizens in the District opinion has been expressed most strongly in favor of the suffrage. So far as the colored people are concerned, the granting of local self government will grant some other field besides the public schools for the outlet of the natural political desires. In the holding of municipal offices as well a larger field will be opened. Colored representatives on the School Board, Municipal Court, Police, Street, Fire and other Departments have made a good record under the resent system of government and deserve larger opportunities, which would be sure to follow the institution of suffrage. "AVENUE" RESIDENTS WELCOME "ALLEY TONS" Like flies around a molasses barrel, were the crowds with buckets and bags noticed around coal yards this week. The coal-seekers were armed with buckets, bags and every conceivable object that would carry coal—if any could be bought. "Aint this awful," said a woman, when she found out that no coal was on hand. "My! this war is a terrible thing; we have all got to Hooverise on coal!" said another. "Mister, 'deed I have got to have some coal," was the wall of another. "I see Mayor Preston did not put any of that six carloads in colored neighborhoods. What are we colored folks going to do?" was the mournful cry of a member of the bucket bride. "I wonder if old Satan got enough fuel to keep his place, warm;" mused a philosophic individual. Coke, wood and cinders were used in profusion. In fact, people never before known to use cinders have had to burn them. Who made a living by sitting cinders from overflowing ash-boxes and reselling the same, has had his "porkchops" cut, as even well-to-do homes have refused to further look with disdain upon these "leftovers." Well, there is one consolation in the whole business: summer time will be here after while. The Grand United Order of Nazarites is planning to remodel its property at 538-40 N. Calvert street and connect it with its hall, which adjoins on the South, in the near future. The improvement will make it the largest auditorium in the city controlled by colored people. Mrs. Emma Hopkins, who has been ill with pneumonia at her home, 314 N. Fine street, is improving. THE PEOPLE'S FORUM WORDS OF COMMENDATION December 18, 1919 December 10, 1922 The Afro-American Co. 628 N. Dutaw. Street Baltimore, Md. Gentlemen: I saw the picture of your new press in the last issue of your paper and I want to congratulate you upon the wonderful achievement. Your progressive ideas, your business integrity and your loyalty to the principles of righteousness have made your journal a welcome visitor to thousands of homes in Maryland and throughout the country. I am sure. I express the sentiment of our brotherhood, when I wish you a merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year. The public reading room of your M. Y. C. A. buildings is incomplete without the Afro-American. Again, congratulations. Very grateful yours. S. S. BOOKER WEEKLY REVIEW AND COMMENTS BY REV. WILLIAM H. WEAVER We are in the midst of another joyous Christmastide, and but a few days interweave before the ushering in of Christmas Day, when we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour. Already our hearts are softened and cheered by the thought of Christmas, when as old and young, as parents and children we will again, as is the custom, especially among Christian peoples, to suspend our ordinary business and unite in loving family reunions—the sweetness and gladness of which, gather their perfume from the manger cradle of Bethlehem's stable, in which was born the infant Jesus, the world's Saviour, more than nineteen hundred years ago. In spite of the troubles, sorrows and losses we have sustained since this time a year ago, and notwithstanding the fact, that now our beloved country is actively engaged in the awful strife of involving the nations of the world in neighborly days to care for our homes, in the rebinding of our hearts in a closer fellowship, and in the strengthening and making more luminous and brilliant the chain of affection, by the exchange of gifts whose true value is to be, only, properly estimated by the heart-wealth of love which purchases and gives them. This gladiate season should link us with new ties to each other, as relatives, as friends, as countrymen, as fellow human beings. By the sports and pleasures—the songs—the kind utterances—the gifts of love and friendship—and those prompted by our interest in, and desire to cheer, encourage and inspire our brave boys in cannonnements, and across the waters, who are making such sacrifices for home, for country and for humanity, and to those who are poorer and more fortunate than are we, and by the prayers we offer to God our Father, our Lord and Saviour, and by the thought we give to the life, character and Jesus—the Christ Child—the one human divine being—who was born and lived to serve, and of the heaven. He has obtained and won fellowship, we may find him now, joy and peace in our sorrow and troubles, and even songs in the night of our grief and mourning. Another joyous Christmastide is ushering in upon us—joyous that notwithstanding the face that we are without anxieties and cares, and the future, at times, so dark and uncertain, as well as unknown to us, yet we have muen to be grateful for. Many are left us to love, and we are possessed with a glorious hope which rainbows our future. The advent of Jesus Christ revolutionized the world. His birth was attended with singular events that surrounded it with extraordinary and romantic interest. We are told of it by the writers of the gospel, in beautiful and exquisite languages, describing the rare or striking events attending it, so that there is no wonder on our part, that wise men from the East, and humble shepherds of the Plains of Judea altho, not out of vain and idle curiosity—but with the desire to see Him who was born King of the Jews, and whose birth was as ancient by a New Star in the heart and an angelic in the soul, and song proclaiming "on Earth and Good Will to Men" should with eager hustle, hurry to Bethlehem to see that which had come to pass. It will be well for all at this season to accompany in thought, these wise men and shepherds to Bethlehem, and with open hearts and minds contemplate the manger cradle and study Him who was born therein, and learn what there is in that birth, and the life of the Christ Child for the comfort and profit of all. The true spirit and real blessings of the season will not be caught and realized unless this is done. Some things have happened in our country recently, that cause us to think that even here in our Christian Land, the Spirit of the Christ Child—and the blessings of His teachings and life service to and for mankind have not been caught, and realized by many who claim to be imbued with His spirit and profited by His life and service. The torturing and burning of human beings in Tennessee by a mob, hourly composed of so-called church-goers and Christians, and the awful punishment met out to Negro soldiers for participation in mob violence at Houston, Texas. We would offer no apology for Negro criminals, or in any sense condemn the just and proper punishment of any and all convicted of lawlessness and crime, not refrain from repenting in the mobs in Tennessee as antirrational, brutal, unhuman, beastly. Such crimes committed in a Christian State, by so-called Christian people is a disgrace to the country, and such conduct by and from avowed disciples of Christ, whose birth all Christendom is now about celebrating, causes the religion of the Holy Jesus to suffer, comparable more than it ever has, or will suffer from the assaults of infidels or the ridicule or wicked men. For it it known that the genius and spirit of Christianity is exemplified to onlookers, as much it not more in the lives and conduct of its avowed followers than in its teachings and precepts. Thoughtful men of every age and land, and race, and creed will look for the evidences of the Christ Child's religion, not so much in books as in men; in their righteous lives and conduct, not in learned disquisitions and historical dissertations, but, in the power of the life of a present active faith, hope and love. The New York World of Wednesday, December 12, 1917, speaking editorially of the hanging of thirteen Negro soldiers, the sentencing of life imprisonment of forty-one, and of three to shorter terms, who participated in the Houston riot last August, says that it was the most drastic military punishment in the history of the United States. It was a terrible crime that these men committed. It has been terribly punished. CHRISTMAS ished, and justly and properly punished. No excuse could be made, no leniency shown to men in the U. S. uniform who set out deliberately to commit indiscriminate murder. They were soldiers trained to military discipline and in defiance of their officers they organized a mob under their own leaders for a general massacre of any and all persons who crossed their path. At the same time the Houston riot and the events growing out of it, should be a warning to Southern officials. At the start the Houston police were to blame. By their attitude towards Negro soldiers they created a feeling of bitter resentment that was finally responsible for the bloody outbreak that followed. The soldiers who planned to do wholesale murder at Houston have been hanged, or sent to prison for life as justice requires, but nothing is the sentences imposed upon them to excuse the mistreatment of the U. S. soldiers because the skins are black." This editorial is fair and one, on the whole beating the right sentiment among all classes which ought to prevail in every section of our country. Certainly no intelligent and law abiding citizen will question the proper and just punishment meeted out to law breakers and criminals, whether they are uniformed men of the government or civilians, although some may question the statement in the editorial that these soldiers "organized a mob under their own leaders for a GENBRAL massacre of any and all persons who crossed their path." It must and will not be forgotten that not only the crimes committed by these Negro soldiers of the 24th Infantry, but, also that many of the crimes charged against, and committed by Negroes in America are due to the attitude taken and held towards Negroes by many in all parts of the country. The American Negro is like every other human being—intensely human, and the mistreatment often receives, at the hands of city and state officials, as well as others for no other reason than that "his skin is black," created in him as it did in these punished soldiers of the 24th Infantry, and as it does and will in any and many cases, who realizes his marshals and knows the estimate and value that should be placed on him as man, a bitter resentment to the wrong done him, that may result in the throwing off of all restraints and the doing of that which altogether wrong and criminal. The only true and sure way to less the number of criminals and end criminality is to preach and practice in the epachias and life of Him whose birth we will soon celebrate. Bitterness, hatred, awrence and crime will never show any marked signs of ceasing among men, only as, and until men everywhere, especially in nations boasting of their Christian civilization recognize acknowledge, and practice in their relations to, and dealings with men, their fellows, that we are all men—all brothers—entitled to certain rights and privileges, that are common to all alike—that we have the right to have extended to us the brother's hand and to have shared with us the brother's hands; there are certain positions and relations, and the discharge of these duties is obligation upon us—towards all men whether they be superiors—inferior—or equals. The Angel's song at the heart of the Christ "On Earth Peace and Good Will toward Men" will never be ours to fully realize and enjoy until the truth we have here states are not only recognized and acknowledged, but acted out in all our dealings with men as man, regardless of their racial differences and the color of their skins. Every act in the life of Jesus who was born in Bethlehem of Judae evidences that there was in Him no selflessness, no partiality—no injustice. He was the benefactor of mankind—"the friend that stichken closer than a brother." Every act and deed of His life showed how men are to use their lives—for the good of others. As we at this season think of and study the meaning of His life, and learn more of its purpose—alm and intent we should see more clearly and understand more thoroughly what is required of all who have the Christ idea of life and duty and strive the more earnestly we do our whole bit for the world's welfare, in bringing the feeling and realization of world brotherhood. This can be done by those who worship the Bethlehem born King, in showing what Christianity—His religion can do through those who immitate His example, and live up to the principles of right: being, thinking and doing manifested throughout His whole life. The wrong state The right prevail The right prevail And His birth song by the angels "Peace on Earth and Good Will toward Men" will no longer be in the realm of prophecy, but truly a blessed fulfilment. The January number of the American magazine contains a most excellent article entitled "The Comic Side of Trouble" by our own Bert Williams, one of the world's greatest and most successful comedian's. He tells us that all jokes "are based on a few elemental ideas" one of which is that fun is bad, or laughter produced by the sight of other's troubles—that the impulse to laugh at other people's embarrassing predicaments "is in human nature." He says that "the man with the real sense of humor is the man who can pull itself in the spectator's place and laugh at his own misfortunes," and that in his special and peculiar work as a comedian that is what he has to do daily, and that his most successful hits as such have BERT WILLIAMS been based on the idea that he is getting the worst of it—that he "is the Jonah Man." His sense of humor he was developed as he was able to see himself as another person. We have no doubt that Mr. Williams is right in what he writes about the art of making fun for others, as he undoubtedly is, in many other wise and helpful suggestions made in his article. He surely is not far from what is the real truth when he declares his unbelief in any such thing as innate humor, but says that it has to be developed "by hard work and study just as every other human quality." He tells us he has made humor his study all his life and that in his case, in that, of every successful worker in any and every field of operation and activity he has been able to furnish what the public wants and demands "by being constantly on the lookout for new material." Mr. Williams that study and interaction are necessary to success in every life work. What is sometimes attributed to genius, is most frequently due to hard study—painstaking care, and the most diligent application and thorough preparation. Observation of and attention to what one sees and hears are the means to be used at all times to get valuable knowledge to help on in one's work. To make good in any line of work or service one must always be learning something—something new is a truism forbly illustrated by THE ONLY BERT." In closing his article Mr. Williams gives a brief and modest sketch of his life, and makes a home thrust at so-called American race prejudice. In his imitative way he tells of some experiences that were his when he "first ran against the humiliation and persecution that have to be faced by every person of colored blood, no matter what his brains, education, or the integrity of his conduct." He says he "cannot understand what it is all about," and denies that such humiliation and persecution are a matter of race prejudice—but that people that have to be indicated on people who are sure enough of their positions to be in line and prejudices or what not. "he lives almost perfectly with every body in the company, keeping his polite and friendly, but keeping his polite and considers himself fortunate" in having real friends, people who are sure enough of themselves not to need to care what their brains and obvious rivals will say, if they happen to be seen walking along the street with him." Mr. Williams concludes his most interesting and illuminating article with the statement "I have acquired philosophy enough to protect me against things which would cause me humiliation and grief, if I had not learned independence. I have no grievance whatsoever against the world or the people in it. I am having a grand time. I am what I am not because of what I am, but in spite of it." A statement rull of sanity optimism, and breathing a spirit that it will be well for our people to cultivate, and implying a determination to make the most of our condition, position and opportunities which we all should copy and follow. Let us never forget that mind and character make worth while men. An Awakening Interest in Education In The State It is most gratifying to learn that there is not only an awakening but an increasing interest in the education of the colored youth of the State. Directions have been given by the State Superintendent of Education Dr. M. Bates Stevens that county superintendents hold institutes in the several counties of the State. Following these directions institutes in some of the counties have been and are being held for colored teachers for the first time. A joint institute for Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico counties will be held early in January, 1918. Provisions are made for holding summer schools for colored teachers which will be held next year at Princess Anne Academy, Princess Anne, Md. and at the Maryland State Normal and Industrial School at Bowie, Md. This will be the first summer session ever held at Bowie. Prof. J. W. Huffman, State supervisor of colored schools is said to be making earnest efforts to provide for industrial training in all the counties of the State, and most of the counties of the weake have availed themselves of the $1500 fund for this purpose. The State Board of Education has the cooperation of the General Board of Education of New York, and the Jeannes Fund in improving and bettering conditions in our State, by helping teachers, financially, to attend summer schools and in providing for their proper supervision. These are certainly steps in the right direction and if taken and kept up, will be of great good and lasting benefit. Certainly the efficient service can and will be rendered by teachers who have enjoyed the opportunity and of advantage in the best methods of training the youth committed to their care, and who themselves have been fittingly prepared for this most important work—But opportunities for such study and preparation are not in themselves all that is required and demanded to secure efficient qualified teachers, able, ready, and willing to give the most efficient and best service. A fair compensation must be provided to secure and hold such, a much to be desired class of teachers. We are informed that in some counties of the State the salaries of teachers are less than $25 per month for a term of seven months out of which the teachers must pay-board at the rate of $1.80 a month. How that such county schools should be anything but inviting alike to teachers and pupils is hard to be conceived. Of the State owe it to itself and the counties to themselves as well as to teachers and pupils of the State, to see that such action necessary, whether legislative, or otherwise, be taken to provide for proper and adequate support for schools and a just, fair, and proper compensation to our teachers. Colored People Respond Cheerfully 13,000 Colored Members Desired By Committee. The colored committee to increase Red Cross membership which was organized last week in the office of Judge J. C. Rose, held its first register in its business office, 620 would Hill Avenue, last Saturday evening at 5 o'clock. The chairman, Dr. A. L. Gaines submitted plans for putting on the campaign last Monday and to continue until the night of December 24th. No organization in this country is more effective both in times of peace and of war than the Red Cross. Since the beginning of the world war the Red Cross Association has increased in membership from two hundred thousand to five million. The object of the committee is to raise this membership from five million to fifteen million. Baltimore's proportion of this increase is 80,000 members. The colored people of Baltimore constitute about one sixth of the entire population. It is therefore up to the colored people to show their quality of citizenship by securing about 13,000 members. In times like this colored people like all other citizens must show themselves indispensable to the community. The headquarters of the colored committee are at the Y. W. C. A. rooms, 1200 Druid Hill avenue. The campaign started last Monday evening at 5 o'clock with enthusiasm. More than one hundred workers assembled, received instructions for soliciting members aid were furnished with books, Red Crosses to be placed in the windows for persons taking our membership and Red Cross pins. The chairman of the committee got in touch Saturday night by phone and otherwise with the following ministers who assured him that they would have committees from their churches at the meeting Monday afternoon to engage in the Red Cross Membership Drive. Reverends W. H. Alexander and Edward A. W. Edward. P. B. W. Worthham, Julius S. Carroll, C. E. Hodges, L. C. Curtis, J. R. L. Diggs, W. S. Brooks, C. E. Stewart, J. A. Holmes, S. M. Johnson, C. H. Steptaume, Ernest Lyon, D. G. Mack, C. C. Murray, M. J. Naylor, P. C. Ncal, J. H. Taylor, S. A. Virgil, Samuel Ward, F. R. Williams, W. J. Winston and Alfred Young. The plan of organization for reaching the colored people of the city embraces 18 divisions as follows: Federation of Women's Clubs, Miss Ida R. Cummings; Patriotic League and affiliated organizations, Mrs. George E. Frey; Young People's Societies and Sunday Schools, Mrs. Jennie Ross; Female Secret Societies, Mrs. Rosa J. Richardson; Public Schools and Colleges, George B. Murphy and Dean William Pickens; Medical Association, Dr. H. S. McCard; Caterers, Private Walters and Public Waiters, Mr. E. B. Taylor; Business Mon; Mr. H. O. Wilson; Order of Elks, Dr. W. H. McMechen; A. M. E. Preachers and wives, Dr. S. H. Johnson; M. E. Preachers and wives, Dr. H. Johnson; Baptist Preachers and wives, Dr. Junius Gray; Ministerial Alliance, Dr. Ernest Lyon; Social Clubs, Dr. A. L. Gaines; Young Ladies' Social and Embroidery Clubs, Mrs. M. L. Gaines; Secretary Orders, General Lewis Williams, Mr. J. P. Evans, Mr. J. Bailley and Mr. A. H. Pitts; Lawyers, W. Ashleigh Hawkins; Red Cross Booths, Miss Blanche Woodland. Saturday, Sunday and Monday will be the final drive. Every colored person in Baltimore is urged to take out a membership in the Red Cross, help our soldiers in the trenches and at home and prove himself worthy of American citizenship, committee of the colored committee to increase Red Cross membership, Dr. A. L. Gaines, president; Mr. E. B. Taylor, vice president; Dr. H. S. McCard, treasurer; Prof. H. M. Goss, secretary; Dr. Ernest Lyon, Dr. J. W. S. Thomas, Dr. Junius Gruy, Dr. J. M. Johnson, Mrs. Rachel Tucker, Miss Ida R. Cummings, and Mrs. George E. Frey. JASBELLE BATES who died December 21, 1908, nine years ago, today. A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. Dearest, loved one we have laid In the peaceful grave's embrace But thy memories will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face. By her mother and father, Sarah and Laurence Bates CARPENTER—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister, Ada Carpenter, who, departed, this life, two years ago, today. December 10, 1915. Gcalled her home. He doeth best, But in my heart I love her still Her memory is as dear to me As in the hour she passed away. By her sister, Amy, and another Eva HAVRE DE GRACE Have de. Grace, Mr., Dec. 20. —The lecture room of St. James Church was crowded last week at a concert given by the Glee Club in the interest of the kings' rally. Mrs. Rosa Cain is sick. Bishop J. Albert Johnson was scheduled to lecture here on the 17th, but owing to the severity of the weather it was postponed. Miss Sarah E. Peaco and Mr. Wm. Randolph were married last Thursday in Reading, Pa. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John I. Peaco. Quibl an interesting sermon was preached at St. James Church last Sunday evening. Mrs. J. Bryant has returned from Towson, where she went to attend the quarterly meeting of the Mite Missionary Society. The Christmas exorcisse of St. James Sunday School will take The State Grand Lodge, United Order of Chaldeans met at Good Hope Hall December 4th, 1917 in their 66th semiannual session and exected the following officers: Walter Green, grand master; John Harrison, deputy grand master; Lucinda Woodous, state grand mistress; Annie Dilks, associate mistress; Bettie Tilghman, grand treasurer; Henrietta Norman, grand secretary; Murray Thompson, grand chaplain; Martha Phillips, grand right conductor; Lillie Randall, grand left conductor; John W. Towns, grand right support; Wm. H. Morris, grand left support; John W. Slocum, grand inner guard; Arthur Johnson grand outer guard; John Davis, grand warden; Peter Frizer, grand orator; Thomas Ransom, grand secret master; Wm. G. Price, grand marshal. The officers were installed December 13 by P. S. M. Edward Powell. Finance Committee: Edward Powell Maria Morton Banister Lodge No. S. G. U. O. of Chaldeans, served a grand collation. Don't forget the great Christmas Day services at Bethel, 11 to 12.30. Dr. Brooks will preach. --- Crescent Aid Circle will present the famous Prof. Rochester's and Purvice Drexel Orchestra in a fine Sciere and Dance, Fisherman's Auditorium, December 28, 1917. The fourth quarterly conference of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church was held Tuesday night. Reports submitted showed that the congregation is in a flourishing condition. District Superintendent D. W. Hays presided. TO SANTA CLAUS Dear Santa Claus, forget me not. I am ma and dad's only to. Times are hard but all the same please remember. Little Spencer Cain. Worship at Bethel on Christmas Day 11 to 12.30. Great sermon and inspiring congregational singing. Come to Bethel's Christmas Day service 11 to 12.30. Hear the Christmas sermon by Dr. Brooks. Join in the singing. ELLA OREM Ella Oram, daughter of Moulton and Della Oram, died at the home of her parents, 673 Pierce street, last Sunday night. A brother and sister are among the surviving relatives. She was eleven years of age. Funeral services were held at her late home on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Frank T. Williams officiated. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Jennie B. Akels wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness in sickness and death of her only beloved son Walter, and brother of Gertrude. Devoted mother. Mrs. Jane B. Akels, 653 Pacu Street. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. George T. Johnson wishes to thank his many friends and also the friends of his deceased brother. Alexander Johnson, for their many evidences of sympathy following the latter's death. He departed this life November 19, and h funeral was held at Pythian Castle Hall. Rev. R. W. S. Thomas officiated. He extended to the many friends of my mum, Mrs. Eliza Nichols, for their kindness and floral tributes. She died on December 6th at 121 Argyle avenue. Funeral services were held at her late home on December 6th. Rev. George F. Bragg, officiating. A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year St. Mary's Hall XMAS AND NEW YEAR'S Matinee 2 to 7 Night 8 to 2 ERNEST PURVIANGE ...PRESENTS... THE DREXEL GAMBOL TRAVIS TUCKER Rochester's Orchestra Hamer and Faulkner Alexander's Jazz Band Admission before 3 p. m. 15c. Admission before 9 p. m. 20c. FOR SALE FOR SALE—2 Story Houses 1900 block White street, 9 rooms and bath. G.R. $49. Terms $100 cash, balance same as rent. See Arthur L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle Avenue. FOR SALE—Two 3-story houses in 1300 Block Myrtle Avenue. See A. L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle Avenue. FOR SALE—Two 3-story houses 2000 McCullough street. G.R. $72. Price $1800. Terms $500 cash, balance by Building Association Mortgage. See A. L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle Ave. FOR SALE—One 3-story houses 2000 Block McCullough street, 9 rooms and bath. Furniture, cemented cellar. Long yard, no basement kitchen. G.R. $75. See A. L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle Avenue. FOR RENT—Two nicely furnished rooms; modern conveniences, quiet family in a suitable location in the city. Call to (C.S.) $28 N. Butau street, in care of American Office. BETHEL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL "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 Xmas Sunday, December 23, 1917 At 8 P. M. 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 Night After Christmas THE ROYAL CHAUFFEURS BALL AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26th, 1917. PROF. ROCHESTER'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 25 CENTS Doors open at 8 P. M. Mr. Frank Laws, President Mr. Lewis Pullen, Vice Pres. Mr. Robert Brown, Manager. J. Walter Jones, President. Mrs. Mamie Lawrence, Secretary John Ambrose, Director. Rev. C Harold Stepteau, Pastor REFRESHMENTS ON SALE 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 Cumps are cordially invited to meet in .. CHARITY RECEPTION .. Colored Branch of Baltimore Chapter, National American Red Cross Society Thursday, December 27, 1917 SCHEDULED AT THE FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM 411 West Biddle Street. ON THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 27th, 1917. COME TO THE BENEFIT DANCE THE SOLDIER BOYS AT CAMP by St. Barnabas Knitting Circle and Fri AT ELK'S HALL Hoffman St. nr. Druid Hill Ave. By Evening, December 28th, KERR'S ORCHESTRA N RIETTA COOK, Pres. MRS. CARRIE BR FOR THE SOLDIER BOYS AT CAMP MEADE Given by St. Barnabas Knitting Circle and Friends ADMISSION 25 CENTS MISS,HENRIETTA COOK, Pres. MRS. CARRIE BROWN, Sec'y DON'T MISS IT Congressman W Philadelphia, Pa. The Vital Question of the DAY, DECEMBER 23rd, at 3:3 On the Vital Question of the Day SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, at 3:30 P.M. CAREY THEATRE SILVER OFFERING Why it's THE 11th ANNUAL MEN'S DAY Who's To Be There? BISHOP J. ALBERT JOHNSON, D. D. Of the Second Episcopal District, will preach a Special Sermon at 11 A. M. At 3.80 O'clock, Dean Lewis B. Moore, Educator and Lecturer of Howard University, Washington, will deliver one of his notable Lecture: Sermons, "The Outlook for the Kingdom of God After the War." The Y. M. C. A. with Mrs. S. S. Booker, will preside at this meeting. The Alphian Glee Club will render several selections. At 7.30 P. M. Rev. J. Arthur Young, B. D., of Cambridge, Md., will preach the Closing Sermon. Subj. "Stronger Than Sampson." Everybody welcome. Don't forget the Early Morning Preaching Service at 6 A. M. Watch and wait for this great day, Sunday, December 30th, 1917. ROBERT L. HENSON, President PRESIDENT TEXTS CERTAIN CHARLES TURNER, Treasurer CHARLES HANDY, Marshall H. ABBEY WHITTINGTON, V. PRESIDENT THOMAS WELCH, Asst. Secretary HOWARD, HINKR, Asst. Treasurer REV. S. M. JOHNSON, Pastor WOMAN'S DAY AT ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1917 Soratoga St., near Carry PROGRAM: 11 A. M. A Sermon RGPT DORA KELLY, of Pittsburgh. CRIT Ravallipelt 3 P. M. and 8 P. M. Addresses by Miss Edyth Cooper, Mrs A. R.H. Miller, Mrs. Harriett A. Hilliard, Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, Mrs. A. L. Caines, Mrs. S. A. Virell and other prominent women. ANNIVERSARY & RECEPTION By the FEDERAL PLEASURE SOCIAL XMAS NIGHT, Tuesday, December 25, From 8 to 1:30 At Fishermen's Auditorium, 411 W. Biddle St. ADMISSION 25 CENTS KERR'S ORCHESTRA ..GRAND MUSICAL CANTATA.. Thursday Evening, December 27th Entitled: "Santa Claus at Miss Prim's House" By the Junior and Intermediate Depts. of the Sunday School Of EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH (at the Church) ADMISSION--Pay as you enter 10 CENTS SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30th, 1917, at 8 O'clock BEAUTIFUL SCENERY ELECTRICAL EFFECTS POSITIVELY SILVER OFFERING LUNCOLN S. DODD. President REV. C. E. STEWART, Pastor SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 1917, at 7.30 P. M. A CHRISTMAS SONG STORY DRAMATIZED CHRISTMAS SERVICE RENDERED BY THE CHOIR AND SUNDAY SCHOOL OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Entitled "THE BIRTH OF CHRIST SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBEB 28rd, 1917 Rev. P.C. Neal, Faster. AND BENEFIT AT DUNEAR THEATRE, Central Ave, near Monument St. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1917. From 4 to 10 P. M. Under the ausepsis of Mid Wear Art Club. Benefit Provident Hospital Friends and Public are invited to come and assist the needa cause. Mrs. Mary Robinson, President. Miss Bertha Camphor, Secretary. R THEATRE, Central Ave, near M DECEMBER 23, 1917. From 4 t toes of Mid Week Art Club. Benefit E Public are invited to come and assist the mon. President. Miss Bertha C DON'T MISS THE GRAND TREAT bert and Cantata "Babe in the day School and Choir of FIRST B Caroline and Nedlery Streets. DAY, DECEMBER 28rd at 8 O'C Ctor, Supt. S. S. Robert Thompson, Ch Rev. P. C. Neal, Pastor. THERE WILL BE GIVEN TURKEY DINN STREET TUESDAY For the benefit of The B. & M. Social 25 CENTS ANGEMENTS: George W. Johnson, Chair; M. Seyc, Secv.; M. Seyc, Sst.; M. Cure; Mr. Joseph P. Ssembl; Rev. TICKETS, 25 CENTS COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS: George W. Johnson, Chair; Miss Alice James, Asst. Miss Lucy Holton, Scey.; Mr. Georz. Snowden, Asst.; Mr. Marvin Waff; Mr. Edw. E. Care; Mr. Joseph J. Sembly; Rev. John E. Green, Pres. WANTED! 25 COLORED LABORERS Piers: Light and Donaldson Streets The Western Maryland Railway Co. BETHEL, ARMIGAN PRISCOPAL CITY W. Sampson Brooks 11 a. m., Dr. Brae "The Masterclaus Birth two matures; No Tren 2:30 P. M. Sunday 2:45 p. m., The "Bethlehem" will be trained chorus of 300 Calejun light effects Community Church SPECIAL NOTICE mus service will be Day from 11 to 12, will preach a special mon to the people of ject "Divine Footlight Times." EBENEZER A M. E. CHURCH West Montgomery actet near Charles Charles E. Stewart, Pastor. ST. JOHN S. A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. P. W. Worthman, Pastor Lexington Street near Rev. J. W. Woodus, D. D. Pastor Mr. J. W. Woodus, Supt. Mr. Samuel Hutchinson, Pres. A. C. E. L. 11 a. M. Preaching by the Pastor Christmas Sermon. 2:30 p. m., Allen C. E. 5. p. m., Sermon by the Pastor or a visitor SHLOH A. M. E. CHURCH Saint and Simpson Streets Rev. Henry Thomas, Pastor 11 a. M. Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 6:30 p. M., Allen Christian Endeavor. 8 p. Preaching by Rev. A. S. Phillips, A. E. B. D. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Calloum and Laurens Streets Phone Madison 1442 6.30 m. m. Song and Praise Service, conducted by Rev. J. H. G. Douglass. 11 n. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Christmas Exercises by the Sunday School. The Superintendent kindly requests all the parents to send every child. 4 p. m. Class. Bro. H. G. E. Ledin, leader. p. m. m. G. E. League. Special Christian Program. Conference by Bishop J. Albert Johnson, presiding bishop of the 2nd Episcopal District. Come early to get a seat. James, Edw. Neage, Supt.; Nehemiah Haugton, Pres. League; William M. Harrison, secretary. SOUTHERN A. M. E. CHURCH Ruborg Street near 10th St. Pearl River, Pearl River Rev. Monroe White, Pastor. 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Jackson. 3:30 p.m. Sunday School. 8 p.m. Rev. Wilson will teach a special sermon wilh subject "Judgment." A Courthouse will be erected in the air. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. C. Harold Steptheau, D. D., Pastor 6 to 7 a.1. Prayer Service. 11 a.m. Special sermon by the subject "The Greatest Need." 6 to 7 a.1. Sunday School. Special Christmas Exercises. The Junior Choir will render music. 4:30 p.m. Special Christmas Exercises by the Allen League, Mrs. Clara Scott in charge of the program. 3 p.m. Sermon and service by the Church Ald. Mrs. Eneline Cook, President. 7:30 p.m. Sermon by the Pastor. Service 5 a.m. Christmas Morning. Good singing by choir and congregation. All are invited. H. D. Brent, Superintendent Wm. H. Butter, President League TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Wilh Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. O. Yanker, Subject "Christian anuans to give as well as to receive." 2:30 p. m. s. Bath School. Exercises by the Primary Department. 6:20 p. m. Allen Louge. 7:30 p. m. Exercises by the Adult Department of Sunday School. J. O. Gwelf, Asst. Sunt. W. L. Wilson, Pres. A. C. E. League THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH COR. Orleans and Ann Streets Rev. C. E. Browne, Pastor 9 a. m., Class Meeting, 11 a. m. Christmas Sermon by the Rev. E. H. Church's Christmas Gift, 2:30 p. m., Sunday School, 3:30 p. m., we worship at Faith Baptist Church in a Christmas Union Service, 6:30 p. m., League, 8 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor. Special Christmas services at 5 a. m. Children's Christmas Eucharist, Friday night, Children's Exercises and Christmas Treat. Everybody welcome Cifford Perry, church clerk. - 7th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. N.E. Cor. Drulde Hill Ave & Robert St. Elder, P. G. Rodgers, Pastor. Sabathh (Saturday) Sabathh School 10 a. m. Preaching service 11:30 a. m. v. Mesper, service 3.30 p. m. Special Stirring, Sermon Sunday night, December 23rd. $ p. m. subject "Who was really born at Christmas Time?" Every lover of the truth should be present. CHRISTIAN, CHURCH West Hoffman Street W. F. Allen, Pastor. 11 a. m. a. tracing by the Pastor. 3 p. m. Christian School, 7 p. m. Christian Endowment. $ p. m. Bible School, Christmas Services. Good Singing. All are welcome. Edgur Stevenson, church clerk. SOCIAL FREE BAPISTE CHURCH Rabbort St. near Fromont Ave. Rev. J. H. Cornish, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject "Watch in the Field" 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3:30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. S. J. Hoggget; 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Dickson 11 p.m. Sermon by the Kastor. 2:30 p.m. M Sunday School. 3 p.m. a sacred concert rendered by the Choir, "The Christian's Pilgrimage" Mrs. Susie Ryan, Directress. A Silver Collection is asked. Mrs. Ella Williams, President. Hairdressing Tailor, second floor from Tailor Growing and Straightening A Specialty (140) 212-555-5555 St. Baltimore, MD Bethlehem will be endangered by trained chorus of 160 people. Elma Calcium light effects Magnificent Costumes. Ongethe SPECIAL NOTICE A Great Christmas service will be held Christmas Day from 12 to 12:30. Dr. Hopkins will presach a special Christmas guest mon to the people of Baltimore subject "Divine Footlight of Christmas Times." The Pastor. The Elijah Traveler." Silver Offer. OU must be present: WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH Franklin and Pine Streets. By a special request, the pastor Rev. John A. Holmes will dely the sermon from the super- Bones." Sunday. We are b. m. The public is invited. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Street. Rev. Julius, Carroll, B. D. Pastor. Special Xmas Services. 10 a. m., Sermon to the Unit Church by Pastor, subject: The Chri- Child, 11 a. m., Sermon to the subject, subject: The choir Song, sermon by the choir, senior, puni- nior, 2:30 p., m., Sunday Schr Christmas Service, 5 p., m., Diygo League Services under the director, Mr. Luther Mitchell, 6 p., m., Chri- mas Cintaata editor, Ephesus, Manger, with 60 students, Day 20 EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. and Patterson Park Rev. A. Young, Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor 2:30 p. m. Sungai School by the Pastor 3 p. m. Pastor of St. John's Church Choir and congregation vited. 7 p. m. Epworth Leavis p. m. Preaching by Rev W. N. of the great evangelist. Mrs. Annie Hammond. SHARP ST. MPM. M. Dolphin and Etting M. J. Naylor, D. D. 11 a. Preaching by subject "The Advent of Christ." 2:30 p. m., Sunday So. 3 p. m., Sermon by Usher's Union of Bail by the choir. All the affected men. 2:30 p. m., Lawyers. "The Babe of Bethlehem, wit tion views, Silver, Offertr 8 p. m., Sermon by Dr. Ler of Philadelphia, the great er who is now stirring the soldiers at Camp Meade. "Gn for Bulkmore. Christmas morning, 12:30 Christmas services cond the pastor. Let all attend. ASBURY M. D. CHUR Laxington and East Lakes Rev. C. E. Hodges 1851-1928, O.C.E. the Pastor. 2:30 p.m. School 8 p.m., Christmas Eve by the Sunday School, M.C. T. art, Superintendent. A matter of vital importance presented to the members at o'clock service. All are required to attend. All are required Cross Campain will be explaining the morning service by a Red worker in full uniform. A welcome always awaits visitors. AMES MEMORIAL M.-B. CEF. AMES Carey and Baker Street, Rev. Albert J. Mitchell, Pa. The community church with a munity welcome. A Christmas ing awaits you. 6.30 a. m. Class, Thomas 11 a. m. Sermon by the lect subject. Christ in Prophcy - Mary 2:30 p. m., Sunday, School, Johnson, Superintendent, June 5 p. m., League, Wm. Powell, H. Johnson, Presiding 5 p. m., Semon, Rev. Dr. Culeman or segregation, fame Ensor Street Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, y. 11 n. m., Sermon by. Su. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School m., Rev. Hill, Spiritual Meeting. BIG ZION Penna. Avo. near Dolphin street. Rev. J. W. McCoy, DD., Pastor. 11 n. m., Preaching by Easter s. God's Gift to the World, 30 p. School House, W. W. McCoy, 3 p. m., Sermon to the Missionary Society, 4 p. m., Class Meeting, Dr. Philips, Leader, 6:30 p. m., Christian Endeavor, Mrs. James Hill, Pres. 8 p. m., Dr. McCoy, will subj subject "Watch your step, welcome. Trustees, Day 10 a. m., Class./4 a. m. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6:7 C. E. D. 8 p. m., Pastor Mrs. Hattie Wood, President Willing Workers; Wm. D. Superintendent. C. Y. W. B. 4:30 P. M. C. Mrs. E. J. Truxon, speaker music. Come, bring a friend. E. M. Downs, chairman and pinnacle secretary. E. E. bright, Secretary C. Davage, President NOTICE TO PASTOR It is requested of our chapel music, come, bring a friend, appropriately enclosed that office, no later than room 400 day. Out-of-Town Correspondence SYKESVILLE A. Rebecca M. Thibottom were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Davis, of Marriott- ville Sunday. Mr. Johnie Gosnell will spend several days visiting his daughters in Cuttsville. Miss Blanche Green has been an appointed principal of Charles St. School Westminster. Miss Dona Tyler will spend the holidays in Ealtimore. St. Michael's, Md., Dec. 21 —Sunday morning. Rev. J. H. Blake, pastor of Union M. E. Church preached from Isaiah 21 11-12. The Sunday School is practicing Christmas music "Comrades of the Star" to be rendered next Sunday evening. The League services were well attended. Mr. Charles Miller, leader of the League. S. P. M. Mr. J. Branch gave us a very helpful address. Mr. Horace Brooks has returned from a few weeks' stay in Philadelphia. Mr. George Jackson and Miss Georgetta Foster were married at Union M. E. Church parsonage December 4th. Mrs. Josephine Bond who has been away is now at home. The wedding bells are still ringing. Sunday morning at 8.15 Mr. Thomas Bowman and Miss Ethel Trusty were quietly married; also on the same date at the home of Mr. Augustis Jones Elbert Jones and Miss Martha Cooper were married. Mr. Robert Brown, who has been indisposed, is now able to be out. Mrs. Amelia Turner has gone to Philadelphia, Pa. to spend a few weeks. Mrs. Margery Miles and little daughter are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. A. Coulbourne. Miss Florence Miles, a student of Princess Anne Academy has been home for a few weeks to improve her health. Catonsville, Md. Dec. 21.—The Sunday School of Grace A. M. F. Church will hold exercise Sunday night. Mr. Wm. Bishop is confined to his bed by illness. Miss Mariah Murray has moved to Baltimore and is now making her home with Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Murray. The following ex-Pastors took part in birth celebration at Grace A. Church last week, Revs. C. H. H. H. Green, M. W. Travers of Murray, Mr. Robert Johns confined to his bed by illiterate at this writing. The equer given by the Ushers at church Monday night was a frost largely attended. The ice Enjunged by the ushers. Mr. met Oscar at the school. Mr. Mariah Murray. Levious Cole and Mr. Joseph of Lincoln University, are to spend the Xmas with their parents. Mrs. Alice Tyler has moved Mrs. Sophia Cure. Mr. and Mrs. S. Whyte, and Mr. Albert Kington were present in the house Sunday and addressed the people. Mr. Iringold Dorssey and the examination for clerk in city post-office. One of the boys at Camp Meade spend the Xmas holidays here at with their parents. Mrs. Louisa Jones, the evangelist, has prayer being held at her home every Tuesday night. It is being largely attended white and colored people. Mr. Fields returned home last week on a trip to Philadelphia. Mr. Matt-Turner also motored to Philadelphia Tuesday and returned. HAGERSTOWN, MD. Ingersown, Md., Dec. 20 — The King Men's Social Club, of Hagerstown, will give a Christmas Holiday at Good Samaritan Hall, Friday, December 28th. Music will be by Dexel Haitime Syyncopators multimore. Helping Hand Club of Ebenezer E. Church, Mrs. Victoria Keets,ident, Mrs. Maria Williams,seeks, whose purpose is to pay on the mortgage debt, with the pastor and others, are rejoicing over the fact they have been able since June 17 on the mortgage besides other pressing notes. Wm. A. Harris' spent a few week last week in Baltimore. While attended the Woman's Mite coronary meeting at Towson, Md. made a successful Woman's Day was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Sunday, under the leadership of Mrs. Martha Franklin, Mary V. Cooper and M. J. Matthews, Mrs. Mary Toney, of N. Bethel street entertained the children of a daughter Beurice, at dinner last Friday. The Social Relief Club held a large meeting at the home of Mrs. Murray last Monday night and made preparations for giving the poor Christmas baskets. The Ministerial Alliance met at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday. LONGGREEN greenen, Md., December 21.—On out of the bad weather and the conditions of the rounds Rev. Brown, pastor of Mr. Zion A. Church, has not been able to revice for the past two T. W. T. Brown preached and Grove A. M. E. Church, Rocks of which Rev. J. T. Moys, pastor, on last Sunday morn-. While there he baptized the induction of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. oolock, Mrs. Hattie Cronwell and Mrs. Margaret Gwynn attended the quarterly meeting of the Woman's Life Missionary Society. CHASE Chase, Md., December 21.—Mrs. Chel Jackson, Mrs. Rosa Dennis, of Philadelphia; Miss Roberta Hawkins, californie and Mr. Wm. H. Russell, Philadelphia; attended the funeral CHURCHVILLE Chureville, Md., Dec. 21.—Miss Lula Briggs and Mr. George Bond, of Stewartville, spent the day here Sunday. Miss Lena Walker attended the teacher's institute in Bel Air last week. Mrs. Rosa Peevil spent the week-end in Baltimore. Mr. William Johnson, who has been suffering with the rheumatism, is better. POCOMOKE CITY Pomokom City, Md., Dec. 21. —The Rev. W. R. A. Palmer filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion Church morning and night and delivered two very helpful sermons. The Misses Brown and Jackson, teachers at Girdlewood, Md., were here Saturday on a shopping expedition. Mr. Thomas Schofield is on the sick list this week. Miss Hawkins, teacher at St. James School, spent Sunday as the guest of Prof. and Mrs. S. H. Long. Euston District Preachers' Meeting is in session at St. John's Church. The Rev. C. H. Green, of Frutland, Md., preached an sermon at the opening of the meeting. The Misses Rayfield, Russel and Jester, teachers at Stockton, Md., spent Saturday here visiting friends. Mrs. Essie Mills, who is confidant to her home on account of sickness, is somewhat improved. Her many friends tendered her a grand surprise during the past week. Miss Ratie Ogden is visiting her father in Philadelphia this week. TOWSON Towson, Md., December 20.—Mrs. Susan Johnson, of Railroad avenue, who has been confined to her bed for the pass two weeks is somewhat improving. Mrs. Ebert Johnson, of Virginia avenue, is still on the sick list. Rev. E. G. Green, formerly of the town, but now living in Baltimore City, is now on the United States Mail force, having pass the civil service examination about a month ago. Mrs. Bell Briseke, the former organist of St. James A. U. M. P. Church is now the organist of Caldwell A. M. E. Zion Church. Baltimore. Mrs. Luther Billinson attended the bazaar Thursday night in Baltimore at Caldwell Church. The Mite Missionary Society held its quarterly conference at Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church last Thursday a full delegation was present. The reports were good and showed that over $300 had been collected. The Masonic kings' rally which was to have taken place last Thursday was postponed on account of the inclement weather. A very elaborate Xmas program was presented at the school by the children. Friday before the school closed for the Xmas holidays. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Johnson is on the sick list. DENTON Denton, Md., Dec. 21—Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The presiding older, Rev. S. H. Cooper, preached a very forceful sermon at night and on Monday night held conference. The reports showed that there has been more money raised up to the third quarter than there has been raised in previous years. The pastor, Rev. J. H. Fitchett, commended the different auxiliaries for their loyal support. Mrs. Adeline Lewis was granted missionary and evangelical license at the third quarter conference which was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Monday night. She is a daughter of the late A. A. and Charles H. Wayman, and a niece of the late Bishop A. M. Wayman, Mrs. Lillie D. Turpin will spend the winter at Chester, Pa. Rev. C. W. Boston is suffering from sore throat. The contest between Misses A. Judy Dunton and Lucille Toona was posoned on last Thursday owing to the inclement weather and will be reopened this Thursday night. December 20. The Junior Mite Missionary Society of Bethel A. M. E. Church foraging for the very beautiful flowers for one of the衣位 at the parishioner. There will be church during Christmas holidays a lazier. The remains of Mrs. Laura Turkin were brought here from Atlantic City last evening. Her funeral will be held at her church Tuesday with the pastor officiating. Mrs. Turpin was stricken with paralysis here at her home on East Gay street last February. Her niece, Mrs. Abner Driggs, supposing it would be better for her health, removed her to Atlantic City. The end came on last Friday morning. Mrs. Turpin had been a consistent member of John Wesley M. E. Church for quite a number of years and also treasurer of the above named church, and a member of the Household of Ruth of the Tribe of Zebulon Order. Interment at Spring Grove Cemetery, Denton, Md. CHARLOTTE HALL Charlotte Hall, Md., Dec. 21. Regular services were held at Mice M. E. Church Sunday conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. M. Dent. Services were held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Sunday, preaching by the pastor, Rev. A. M. Murray. Regular services were held at St. Mary's P. E. Church Sunday evening at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev. Father R. S. Hongland. Mr. John H. Berry died Monday, December 10th at the home of his brother M. E. Oakley. St. Mary's H. Church took place at Galileo M. E. Church, Rev. E. M. Dent officiated. Mr. Peter Mask, a well known colored man of this place, dropped dend in Dobois, two miles West of Charlotte Hall. His funeral took place from St. John's Church, Charles county, Md. Rev. A. A. Murray officiated. Mr. James Wills was in Baltimore last week. Mrs. Dora Murray was in Baltimore last week. Mrs. Lucy Wellington has returned home after a pleasant trip in Baltimore visiting her children. Mr. Huffington, the state supervisor, in company with Prof. Joy visited White Marsh School Monday. Mrs. M. A. Mack is the teacher, who stock visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jacobson last Saturday and last a week. FREDERICK Frederick, Md., Dec. 21,—Ms. Florence Butler, who has been in Assbury Park, N. J., since last summer, is here to spend the Xmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. M. Priscilla Butler, principal of W. 7th street school, Prof. John W. Bruner, county supervisor of colored schools, was one of the instructors at the institute for colored teachers, held last week at Del Alr, Harford county, having been sent there to do institute work by the State Department of Education, Prof. Bruner is arriving to hold a teachers' institute for, Frederick county during the second week in January. He and county supervisor, G. John Bruner, during this week inspected the Middletown, Jefferson and Knoxville schools. After the Xmas holidays it has practically been decided to consolidate the Jefferson and Middletown Schools, also Knoxville and Brunswick; Jefferson pupils will be transported by the Board of Education to Middletown, and the Knoxville pupils to Brunswick. Several changes in the teaching staff will also be made shortly. STEWARDSVILLE Stewardville, Md., Dec. 20.—Sunday was Woman's Rally Day and the women succeeded in raising skirt-six dollars. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, of Baltimore, spoke in the morning and afternoon. Mrs. J. E. Cordell has returned from a visit to her father in Cheesapeake, Md. Mrs. Mary Ringold, of Chester, Pa., visited her sisters, Mrs. Julin Ridgely, of Havre de Grace, and Mrs. John Taylor, of Stewardville. Miss Ethel Osborne is visiting her uncle in New York, Mrs. Mary F. Ash has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Florence Dupen, of Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Harriet Peace and Mrs. Sydney Taylor are on the sick list. Mr. Robert Osborn is recovering from a sprained ankle. Mrs. C. Anderson and Mrs. D. Anderson are the last surviver of ten children. She is the last survivor of ten children. The school was closed last Thursday and Friday as Miss Lulu Briggs attended the Hartford county teachers' institute at Bel Air, Md. The children are doing their bit by making out of inexpensive material the decorations for the Christmas tree. Mr. Grant Presbury has purchased a fine automobile. MILLERSVILLE Milersville, M., Dec. 20.—Rev J. W. Dockett held his regular services at John Wesley Church on Sunday and a large number was out. Mr. George W. Mackell made a brief trip to Baltimore on Saturday to see his son before he leaves for the camp in the South. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Queen and left a fine boy, Mr. skiff, to stay in. The skiff is again, Mr. Benjamin Edwards, who has been very ill for sometime, is better. The Afro-American will be on sale every Saturday at Odenton Station. WILMINGTON Wilmington, Dec., Dec. 24—Mr. John Lumbers of 711 Wilson street, was buried from Newport, Dec. Monday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Bell officiating. Mr. Garnett Laws and Mr. Leon Cork, artillery men from Camp Dix, N. J., surprised their parents and friends by paying Wilmington a visit on Sun day last. The young men look fine and express themselves as being much pleased with army life. Despite the unusually cold weather Sunday, Ezon Church was well attended. Dr. King's subject in the morning was "The Voyage and Shipwreck of Life." Two persons joined the church. Dr. H. Y. Arnett, of Bethel A. M. E. Church, is planning to have a great Emancipation Celebration Tuesday, January 1, 1918. Bishop I. N. Ross, D. D. of Washington, D. C. is to be the orator at night and Dr. J. W Bond is to be the chief speaker in the afternoon. The ministers of the city have promised to be present and support the affair. Mrs. E. W America, the popular president of the Calendar Club of Ezion M. E. Church, has been invited to go to Norristown, Pa. to organize a club in one of the leading churches. So successful has this club been in Ezion Church under Mrs. America's leadership that it has brought her much fame as an organizer and leader. This club plans to completely renovate the church when the weather gets warmer, and Dr. King has already secured the promise of Bishop Berry to be present at the reopening if it is possible for him to do so. Dr. S. P. Shephard is planning a big rally for January 1918, and all of the people have promised to help him as in other church rallies. A service is to be held at the A. U. M. P. Church at 5 o'clock Christmas morning. Dr. U. King, Ezion Church, selected by Ministerial Union to presach the sermon. At a recent meeting of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Rev. Dr. H. Y. Arnett was elected president. He was also elected delegate to the annual meeting in New York city. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Wilmington District of the Delaware Conference held its annual election here at Ezion M. E. Church Thursday of last week. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. W. A. Hubbard; vice president, Mrs. W. J. U. King; recording secretary, Mrs. Alice M. Raisin, and treasurer, Mrs. Sophronia Chisley. There were no chenges in the officers of departments. Mrs. J. A. Foust was speaker of the evening and made all hearts glow as she gave account of the Annual Woman's Home Missionary Meeting at Kansas City in October, which she attended as delegate from Delaware Conference. CHESTERFIELD Chesterfield, Md., Dec. 20—Mrs. Bessie Snowden has been seriously ill but she is now improving. The Epworth League was organized at Mt. Tabor Church, Sunday, December 18, having elected Mr. Melvin Anderson as its president. Miss Estelle W. Dorsey, teacher of Chesterfield school, delivered an excellent paper on Sunday at Mt. Tabor Church on the importance of education to children boys and girls. The pupils of Chesterfield School will Christmas entertainment at their school on Friday morning, December 21, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Estelle W. Dorsey. SNOWHILL Snow Hill Md., Dec. 20—Mr. Chiah Mason died last Saturday morning and was buried Monday afternoon. Mrs. Deby Robins died Tuesday morning and was buried Thursday afternoon. The rally at the M. E. Church Sunday was a success. Collection $24.00. Rev. G. J. Hawkes, of Washington prescheduled all day Sunday at the Baptist Church. Miss Olivia Collins, of Philadelphia, is home for a short stay. Mr. George Dale spent a few days in Philadelphia last week visiting friends. Mr. Harvey Wise took a party to Pocomoke City Friday on a shopping tour. Mrs. Mary Brittingham, who was taken quite sick one day last week, is much better. The public schools here closed Friday for the holidays. Mrs. Nancy Abbey last week at Eden Station, visiting her father and friends. Florence Horsey, assistant matron at the Virginia Collegiate institute, and son Reese, are home for the winter, the institute having burned to the ground December 10. Mr. Ernest Martin and Miss Amanda E. Ward were married Monday night by teev. E. J. Henry at the home of Mrs. Carlos Harman. EASTON Easton, Md., December 20.—Rev. J. S. Bethel preached the annual session to the Court of Calathea at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon. Little John Dolson is recovering from several weeks' illness. The stock visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Malvern Holland and left a fine baby girl, Mrs. Mary Gearing for Philadelphia this month. Miss Louise V. Johnphila returned from Baltimore, where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webb have moved into their new home. Mrs. Serrihan is recovering from a brief illness. POMONKEY Pomonkey, Md. Dec. 21—Rev. F. P. King was exhorted from all blame for the young man that ran into his automobile while driving out of Washington a few days ago. The fair that has been in progress at the Pomonkey Church closed last Wednesday, Mrs. Lottie Brown, who fell and badly sprained her arm, is improving slowly. Rev. F. D. Myers hurt his ankle so badly last week that he cannot use it. The result of the severe cold weather the Potomac River is full of ice and no boats are landing here, Mrs. Mollie Clark, Mr. Dunsbury Dotson, Mr. F. D. Myers and Mr. Markey Key motored to Washington last Sunday evening. Don't forget to call at Mr. J. W. Key's store for your holiday goods. LUTHERVILLE Lutherville, Md., Dec. 21.—Mrs. Cassie Dorsey and daughter Charlotte have gone to Newark, N. J. to witness the marriage of Miss Beatrice Jones, of Riderwood to Mr. Edward Johns, and Charlotte being the flower girl for the occasion. Mrs. Rosetta Quirley has gone to Baltimore for the winter with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant. Miss Maggie Pastoh, Mr. Thomas Sterick, Miss Harrington, and Mr. Whye motorized to Camp Meade for the winter with her sister. Mr. Camp Meade and returned without any friction. The stock visited Mr. and Mrs. Turner Lee and left a baby girl. The union services of Lutheran Church will be held this year as usual in connection with the congregation of Edgewood M. E. Church. SMYRNA Smyrna, Dec. 21.—Mrs. Elinabeth Harris, of Providence, R. L., is visiting her brother-in-law, Thomas Harris. The teacher's recital was quite a success. The children of Centennial M. E. Church are arranging to have their Xmas exercise next Sunday afternoon. Mr. Willard Hemslay is out again after a few days' sickness. CUMBERLAND Cumberland, Md., Dec. 20.—Woman's Day was observed at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Sunday. The papers were read by Mrs. Sparks, Mrs. Dennis, Miss Ethel Burgee, Miss Mae Stewart and Mrs. Darr. Timely remarks by Mrs. Helen Gates, the president of the Current Opinion Club, was enjoyed by all. The solos by Mrs. Eates, Mrs. Brown and Miss Hattie Casse were inspiring. Mrs. Christian Banks and Mrs. Sarah Burryden. hard charge of the program and much credit is due them. The regular meeting of the Amelia Current Opinion Club was held at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Bromery. The funeral of Mr. John Paul, who died at Western Maryland Hospital, was held Saturday of last week. Mr. Thomas Washington has been confined to his home for a few days. The regular monthly meeting of the W. 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He had been practicing law for more than twenty years and was at present Assistant District Attorney, and working hard to make himself an easy runner for District Attorney, when the present holder of the office's time expired. He was most always late for meals, and cared little about his wife's worries and troubles. Little did he care how things went on at home just so he did not have to be worried with them. Like most men who are busy making money, they take time for nothing else. He had forgotten to kiss mother good-bye long ago. Now as you know woman, no matter whether she be poor or rich wants to be loved. It is as natural for woman to want to be loved as it is for the flowers to need the sunshine. When Harmon Proctor married Harrison Martin everybody prophesied bad luck. She was such a hermit scarcum little mite, but a little lady little hens. No one knew what Harrison could see in her. Yet Harmon was not silly as many folks that. She was just a gay jolly girl. She was jovial, joyous and intensely human. My little heroine knew that some day she would have to wake up, just as most humans do, but she kept putting it off and without taking time to think just how smatching her moments of sunshine. Harmon was the youngest of three children, the two oldest being boys, and of course I'll admit was a bit spoilt. But dancing, laughing brown eyes, a capid's mouth, and stuffy curly hair to frame the face of who came to contact with her. Harmon was a determined lover and knew not defeat. Altho Harmon counted her lovers by the score, she married—staid matter-of-fact Harrison Martin. For two years, she played at home, making, but when the baby came, Harmon commenced to face the child's law business was not a booming success at this critical time, and Harmon was much alone, except for the baby. Then came other children and at last their were five. Jennie the oldest is now 14 and Harmon a womanly little woman of 34, the she looks to be 25. The children are at school, and Harmon is alone. She is daring stocking- "Oh, this eternal darning and mending," she says. "I say to get sick of it. I wish I was like Ethel Foster with nothing to do only what I feel like doing. She goes when she gets ready and comes when she pleases, while I don't get out of the room because of an argument" as her needle flies in and out, the phone ringing interrupts her none too pleasant thots. As she gets up and snutters, listlessly out into the hall to answer, she little thinks that right at that moment, the answering of the phone will be about the change that she wishes. "Hello!" she says. "Hello Harmon, this is Harrison. I've met an old friend this morning, and I'll bring him home to dinner, you might call up Dr. Adler and wife and ask them to join us. "Very well, replied Harmon and she will come with a hung. "That is the way it always goes, I never have any one I want. I like Dr. Adler and his wife, but these business associates, they talk nothing but business or politics until I feel like I could scream," she said as she flung herself down the stairs. At the end of an hour's tempest, Harmon sat up and wiped her eyes and stilled the last of her sobs. She got up and went to the door, and looked out. It was snowing, the blustery snow of March instead of November, a snow that did fail to be big drifts before night. She returned to the room, where she sat in a window she could see hint outlines of a man writing at a table. It was their new neighbor and some one had told her he was a butcher and he occupied the house alone, with only a housekeeper. She had not noticed her ginger hair, her bachelor's, and wondered what manor of man he might be. He was a reserved looking man, his broad shoulders, his huge, capable looking hands, his six feet of stalwart man臂, his long hair, like a grubber like Harrison," she said, "he looks as though he does things that count." "Dear me" she said "here I stand day dreaming about other folks and dinner to get. When her troubles aside and when evening came she greeted both husband and guest as though she had never known a care. The guest of the evening was not less a person than a man, but Harrison did not show by word or act, that she had ever seen him before. They took to each other immediately and Harrison was so glad to see his wife like her old self once again, and the cordial initiation to call again soon. Walter Jordan, was a well known man of a big western city, and he had worked hard to attain his present throne and to have a throne and thus but; he was also a man who could throw off all care when he closed his office and devote his time thorny to enjoying himself; and dainty Harmon Martin had taken his place in the court and hand or children, and he had determined within himself to win her for himself; he had no intention of marrying, being a mechanical engineer, and featherless maniac; he held a responsible and big salaried position with a large automobile firm. His housekeeper was his aunt, who fairly idolized him, and always made a home for him wherever he happened to be. Harmon was flattered by his attentions and altho she was careful to see to her home and family, she came across an occasional automobile ride and a lunch down town once or twice a week or an evening at a theatre and supper afterwards. Harmon was so busy with his legal affairs, that he paid little attention to what Harmon was doing or whither she was driving. His meals were always ready and on served, the children bounced him, and he asked no questions. One day coming home suddenly about 3 o'clock he found the house empty—no one at home but the girl. "Where's Mrs. Martin?" he asked. "She went motoring," Mr. Harbor said about 2 o'clock. She said they would motor over to Alton, and be back in time for dinner." He went to the library and sat and wrote and read, for more than an hour, by that time the children had returned. He heard them laughing and roaming all over the house. So he heard a door slam and a high pitched laughing voice running down the steps, talking to her brother. His boy—his oldest boy—the boy that was the one he did not love him, Harrison junior was his heart. They entered the living room and Jennie sat down to the piano and commenced to play the familiar song "Moha O E." Harrison, she said. "Did you hear old Jordie singing this verse to mother last night." "I have seen and watched thy loviness. Then sweet rose of Maunawill, And there the birds of love to love And sip the honey from my lips. And her sweet young voice trilled the words over and over and while the children laughed, their father sitting alone on the desk and bowed his on the desk and his heartened for the wife of his heart. "Say," said Harrison "do you think old Jordie likes our little mother; she is so pretty I don't much blame him." "Oh well!" said Jennie "I don't care mommy, but I don't care that I don't like him too much. He is not to be compared with Dad, though Dad never plays with us or laughs any more." "Oh pshw" said Harrison "he is always play and he is as tight as the wall on a tree, and I don't give five-five cents the other day; I wanted it to buy a game o' checkers, but Old Jordie gave mine fifty cents yesterday, and now I'll get a new board and have Paul Doyer over and heat him all to pieces." Soon their mother returned and honored them with her cheeks, like dark red roses. At the dinner table Harrison was like his old self—but he jealously watched his wife and Jordan, and although he saw his wife was happy he saw that which made him fairly gir his teeth. Time enough—he thought he hasn't won her yet? That night Harrison Martin spen alone. My God. On My God, he prayed, anything but that, don't be that happen. He took a week later, when he came home, he found a letter for him, he sensed the contents secure he opened it. At last he picked up courage and opened it. Just a couple of lines "am going Harrison; I don't want to leave you and the children, but I want to see you and the side of life and we are going when no one knows me. Don't let the children know. Harmon." He sent the children to the country to his mother. He told them, mother had gone away on a visit for a lot of years, and came home he would send for them. It was hard to bear, and oh, how much harder to part with the children and close his home, especially when Jennie had come to him and put her arms around his neck, and hugger him again and again, and whipped. "Never mind Daddy dear, I know but I won't ever tell anybody, because she'll find out how much she loves us some day and then she will come back to let her come back won'r Daddy" "And he could only kiss her assay 'Hurry dear you'll be late amuse us make our train but Jenni knew if mother ever came home Daddy would forgive her and they would that be happy again, but that Harrison Martin got them with it. Harmon had disappeared as completely as the she had finished into air. The thought that curtained Harrison Martin during a dream round of boarding-house days was that some Harmon would return and they would all be together again. In the first weeks that followed the fitting of Harmon Martin and Walter Jordan, Harmon felt that it was a dream. She had gone from to city and in less than the months Harmon commenced to realize she had thrown away true gold, for a bunch of tinsel. At the end of six months she was almost a shadow of her former self. Harmon was tired of her wife's uncle treated her worse than a cat. Poor Harmon, she was indeed tasting the sting of defeat. She was compelled to stay at home and see Walter walk or motor off with other friends. Harmon's scars, continued until they had become almost to blows. Then one dreary, cold, rainy day Hormon decided, even though she had done wrong, and couldn't go back home, she could at least retain enough of her self-respect to leave and work out her own salvation, with less abuse. She knew better than to approach the subject to Walter, because, although he didn't treat her well, he didn't want to leave him. He wouldn't want a vain fool. He knew his home was better kept by her than his aunt. She had been able to give it that look of distinction that had been lacking before. One evening Walter Jacobs returned home to find Harmon absent. He thought little of it at first, but when eight o'clock had struck and she had had breakfast, Harmon halleled if she knew where she had gone. "No" said that August lady, "I don't know where she went and I don't cure. She'll be coming back soon, don't worry. She'll be coming back soon, don't worry. He wanted to go out and he wanted Harmor to go along, but he waited in vain. Harmon did not return; she had gone for THE AFRO-AMERICAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1917. Harmon Martin came out of the great office building on the 6 o'clock wave of humanity, that spilled into the street from the offices or more which honey combed the place. The crowd was eager and anxious as though they were in a hurry to get home. But Harmon knew her home was just Mrs. Cole's back attic room, and it would be drearier than ever an evening like this. She stopped to fill her lungs, hesitated an instant at the crowded cars, and turned to her. It was a long, long walk, but she felt as though she could have walked all night, for the sake of the exercise and fresh air. A man hurrying past jostled her, and tipped his hat, begging her parson, parsonion, to set down. She seemed to drop. The man had looked like some one of whom she was thinking. But there had been no recognition in his glance. Harrison continued to look at her, smiling, looking her. He had loved her too well. He could not help but know her. Or perhaps she had changed. Dear Lord, had she changed so that given her babies would not know her, she thought "anything but that." It was curious how she was always seeking for him in every crowd, at every place. He had passed suddenly without a word. Just passed on. One night they had gone up town together as soon as she boarded the car. But he was reading the evening paper and did not see her. There were mistakes on her dictation the next day—and frequent errances in her copy now. The one of the girls was asleep. That day she had over heard him tell the junior member of the firm "That girl's a misuse. I that at first she was a find, but every day, of into, she seems to be getting worse. What's the matter with all of them? My son was all away." The junior member had wearily replied: "The same thing everywhere—too many misuses." "Was she a misfit," she wondered? She did not seem to belong anywhere. She was a failure at everything. It was all in the name. Whoever heard of anybody being named Harmon? "Mother had just as well called no harm," she said, "it would have been more appropriate, because I've turned everybody I've ever come in contact with." Home in Mrs. Cole's back attic soon was anything but pleasant to harmon. She paid $3 for it and for odd. She climbed to it now, flung her coat and hat upon the bed, and at on the one chair—without a back—before the battered bureau. "And his," she cried, as she dropped her head in her arms on the bureau, "is that I have and all I have, when I may have been so happy. I wonder what the children are doing and if I have been there, of me. Dear Lord, I want them so." One evening there was an accident, and they carried a harmon to the hospital and white capped nurses, and rim visaged doctors hovered around her bed, no one knew just how badly he was hurt, but the shock had been great, this was the third day—and faren was still in a stupor. Glancing over the papers a few days after the accident, a small item angled Harrison's eye. "Found at last he escaped. I know is my Harmon. I've found you dear, because I am sure no one else in all big city, has a ring with the word 'buffy engraved in it.' He was too excited to eat. He was oing to see Fluffy—he knew it was his wife—he didn't know whether she wanted to see him or not, but he had found er—his heart told him—and that as all that mattered. He got there, he knew not how, and yes, it was his little wife, and the sort of little Fluffy did not want him, any one else. Her nighing brown eyes, just stared as she was blind. And the beautiful cupid mouth, just looked so alldish and so poffield and so helpless, that Harrison could hardly keep from looking at that cold, bare looking room, let the nurses said he must not such her. But one day the nurse fit him alone with her, it was only few minutes, but it was hard to pose, and it was hard to bring and whisper in her little car. "Fluffy hurling—get well for my sister and the children's sakes. We all love you so. Come back to us Fluffy dear." She seemed to hear him, for she smiled, and he still wished her farewell—and when the nurse came in and saw, she smiled and wilted out to tell the doctors that the little baked woman in No. 24 was sleeping and they were gone. The weeks time Harrison had Harrison at home again. She was weak and oh, so penitent, but Harrison was so happy. that he had her again he would not eat her tell that she was sick. That you again Quiet Little Fluff, and that is all that matters, just get well. One day they talked it all over and buried it forever. It was Harry and Fluffy as it was in the days of their honey moon. He thought of her brightness, when first she had one eye and then he thought of the years in between of his only thought, making money and winning a big position, how he had left her and the children out of everything, that even they thought he had had her lesson, though a dear one, but after this she should share his troubles, and his pleasures. His life should be hers as well, no leaving her alone. "We'll begin life all over today Fluffy." Everything is in apple pie order and we'll go down in the country and bring the little ones home, and we'll bring mother and father along, and we'll have a joyous Xmas." How good you are, Harry dear she "I have now Gold from tinsel, it was a severe lesson, but I've found my husband again." Such a Xmas as those children had: "I hope mother will never go away on another visit to stay so long, but do you know Jennifer Dade is glad to have mother back home again, as we are. I saw him pick her up in his arms and kiss her twice, just like his kind of company. I didn't know he could be so jolly. Oh! look Jennie he is dancing with grandma, come on us let us join them. Oh, but its fine to be home again." son and wondering at the change the life and learning to make in people: "Harlerson," she说: "I don't understand it yet. What is it my boy?" "Just that I've come into my own Mother mine," he said, "and I've found it hard to believe." It is merry Xmas, mother, merry Xmas for always, for me and mine." [Name] Jay Gould, who is making his headquarters in Montreal, sends Christmas greetings to his many friends in the United States, especially in Baltimore. 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We will be glad to live our many patrons in Baltimore and visit us to call and see us as we will. I will take care of all your business needs. I will provide you with the best possible service. Small business for sale and Shannon's Business consignment. For size treatment by bail $555. Money is needed to hire a person to make money. Ready to sellert. A little money will start you. while Mr. o'clock check and absent at all neck; that he had ammunition; that he was seen in column out of camp by two witnesses and seen by one in charge of the column returning to camp. Corn. Larnon J. Brown, according to testimony received orders to remain in camp; was present at retreat and 8 o'clock call calls, but absent at 9.10 o'clock check. There was testimony that he was agitating in the company street, encouraged men to go down town, threatened Sergic Bond in regard to ammunition, was seen getting ammunition and that he committed mutilated conduct in camp. There was testimony also by three witnesses that they saw him in the rioting column; by one that he shot at men on a street car and that he had charge of the rear guard in the murch to court. One witness testified to seeing him leave the column at the railroad; that he was arrested in Houston and was in jail in Houston. was in the in. Corp. Wheatley, according to testimony, also had charge of the rear guard on the march; several testified to seeing him in the column, one that he saw him at the car in which Captain Haynes was stopped and another that he was in the column when another automobile was fired upon. There was also testimony that he acted mutinously in camp, was agitating in camp, and agitating in company. Checks showed him present in Camp at 6 and 8 o'clock and absent at 9.10 o'clock and there was testimony that he was at the camp of the 8th Illinois the morning after the riot. 'Corp. Jesse Moore, like the others, was present at 6 and 8 o'clock and absent at 9.10 o'clock; was said to have been one of the agitators, to have been one of the rear guard and to have threatened to shoot any who 'fell out' and also to have given orders to shoot out lights. He was identified as being in the city fall after the riot. Corp. Charles W. Baltimore was the member of the military police reported shot and killed by a policeman the day of the riot. Testimony was given that he was present at 6 and 8 o'clock rolls and absent at 9:10 o'clock and was named by four as being in the column. There also was testimony that he was at the auto from which Captain Haynes was ordered and that was seen joining the Company M Marmish line at 2 a.m. Agitation in camp also was alleged against him by a witness, though he had been cautioned particularly not to talk about his difficulty with the civilian policeman. William Breckenridge's first absence from camp also was at the 9:10 o'clock check, according to testimony. He was identified as having left the camp with Corporal Brown in the column that marched on Houston and four persons being seen at various places out of camp and being arrested in Houston. There was also testimony that he was one of the company I men agitating in Company Thomas C. Hawkins also was abat on the 9:10 o'clock check. He is identified by two witnesses as being in the column and as looking at Agent Henry's wounds down town another. He was also the defend- whom one witness said remarked, Let's set the camp afl." Carlos Snodgrass, it was testified, and ammunition the evening before the riot of that night: was seen in the column by three witnesses and was checked absent at 9:10 o'clock from camp. Tra B. Davis was the defendant who, it was testified, threatened to blow a hole in Captain Shockerjian, who was trying to get control or the man. He was checked absent at 9:10 o'clock and identified by one as being in the column; by two as being in jail there. James Divins was another alleged to have been one of the agitators. Other items against him in testimony were participation in the rush on the ammunition tent, threatening a white civilian, being with Corporal Brown on the railroad and being on San Jose Street. Another citizen on the 9:10 o'clock check was arrested in Houston. Frank Johnson was named by one witness as the man who slipped out of company I ranks and gave the alarm which was followed by the rush on the ammunition tent. He was named two as being in this rush; named an agitator in camp; as being mutinous in camp; as having a metallic coat of ammunition on the 23rd and he identified as taking a sack of am- AN EXHORTER HANGED Risley W. Young was identified as being in the rush on the ammunition tent, absent from camp at 9:10 'o'clock seen in the column by three; arrested in Houston and being in city jail. There was also testimony that he was one of the men agitating in Company W. Young was in the M. E. Church at Galveston, Tex. Pat McWhorter, the only man outloud of Company I who was executed, was shot the night of the riot. There was testimony that he had his wounds dressed near the ball park; was helped to get home and was found wounded in his tent. Other items against him were absence from camp at 10 'o'clock check; seen leaving camp with arms; that he told a private where ammunition was; that he left for Company I with arms before the riot; ordered to turn in his rife. He was guilty of mutinous conduct at unintentional talk in camp. William H. Jenkins, of 1710 McCulloh street, has sufficiently recovered from injuries received in a street-car accident to be out again. James C. Creem, Propstorier. Harry Durall, Manager. George Wooden, Assistant CAREY THEATRE EXTRA FINE SHOW EVERY DAY THIS WEEK Called "FIGHTING BLOOD" This episode is thrilling and exciting as its name implies "Fighting Blood." In the movie *Obie Johnson*, shows he has some of the same traits of *BLOOD* in his Triangle Keystone Comedys Present "SECRETS OF A BEAUTY PARLOR", a side-splitting comedy in two acts, DAVE MORRIS and GLADYS TENNYSON in a clever two-reel L Ko Comedy. Also a fine single reel DRAMA. CHARLIE CHAPLIN in another rb fielding Comedy called "THE FLOOR WALKER." Miss Billie Rhodes in a clever Strant Comedy. SPAR FEATURES present another 2-rect Drama with an all-star cast. Wm. France and Gale Henry in another very funny Comedy. Screen Magazine No. 39 showing the progress of the War. Paramount presents its first serial "WHO IS NUMBER ONE?" featuring Kathleen Clifford. This is a mysterious serial in 15 episodes. More mysterious than "VOICE ON THE WIRE." Helen Gibson in another Railroad Picture in two parts. Eddie Lyons, Lee Morani and Edith Roberts in another clever Comedy. THURSDAY—Paranount presents Marguerite Clark in the beautiful fairy story "SNOW WHITE" In Five Acts Surely you have heard this beautiful fairy tale of a Jealous Step Mother who tried to get rid of the "SNOW WHITE," but every time she asked, "Murray the Wall, who is farest of us all," replied, "Snow White." Don't fail to see this as it is as good as CINDERELLA. Harold Ildow In a funny LONESOME Luke Comedy in two reels. Metro Presents ETHEL BARRY MORE in the "WHITE RAVEN" In five parts. A wonder play of a Gamble of Love. Adopted from Charles A. Longe's story. SATURDAY—Eddie Polo, Priscilla Dean and Harry Carter In the 8th episode of the "THE GREY GHOST" Called "THE DOUBLE FLOOR" BEN WILSON and NEVA GERBER in the 2nd episode of the "THE MYSTERY SHIP" Called "THE GRIP OF HATE" George Ovey as JERRY in a funny Comedy, Eddie Lpons, Lee Moran and Edith Roberts in an original comedy. Universal Weekly—Showing the latest happenings, here and there. COMING— "WRATH OF THE GODS" Meet "THE COLD DECK" New Years Eve. "THE HIDDEN HAND." Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bane in "DIPLOMATIC SERVICE" THE M. K. I. 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 On Sale at All Drug Stores THE M. K. I. CO. Baltimore, Md. 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 We will take you and your friends to the Park anytime convenient to you FREE OF CHARGE. St. Paul 3119. PATAPSCO PARK LAND COMPANY 106 LAW BUILDING BALTO MD. Wishing You a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year WEEK! COMMENCING MON. DEC. 24th PROGRAM Easton & Easton A BRILLIANT TEAM FULL OF PEP THREE DAINTY, DANCING, HARMONIST'S PICTURE PROGRAM MONDAY—BUTTERFLY PICTURES presents Roy Stewart and an All-star supporting cast in Brand Whitlock's Famous Story "THE DOUBLE STANDARD" A realistic portrayal of Life in the Underworld. Essayay Chaplin Review of 1916. From the popular Essayay-Chaplin successes. "The Trump," "A Night Out," "His New Job." The year's greatest laughter follo. With Noble Johnson, the polished movie star. More thrilling than any preceding installment. And a Big U. Feature of today. With a sidesplitting Universal Comedy "WINIFRED, THE SHOP GIRL" A Vitagraph winner by C. N. and N. A. Wilkinson. Bring your daughters "RISES AND ROUGEENEKS" A Comedy of the better sort FRIDAY—The Smashing Path Serial, 16th episode of "THE FATAL RING" "LAW AND ORDER" one of the famous O'Henry stories Sedig World Library "WANDERING BOOKS" a Baxon Comedy SATURDAY—Vitagraph's Serial Triumphant Episode 14. "THE FIGHTING TRAIL" Sparkle Comedy. American War News. Featured Watterson, Berlin, Sayer Blats Daily Mr. Jazz Himself, My Sweater, For Your Country and My Country, The Road That Leads to Love, How Can I Forget, All Bound Round With the Mason Bison Line. The Regent will be open New Year's Eve at 12 N. and will remain open until 2 A. M. "THE BAK SINNEST" in 8 pools. The greatest race drama ever filmed will be shown at this special show, the first and only showing South of New York. STAR THEAT MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND If Its GOOD See It At The STAR WEEK OF DEC. 24th STOVALL AND SEDWICK A SURE CURE FOR THE BLUES A CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR ALL Monday: Pearl White in "The Fatal Ring" No. 18 Also Lonesome Lake Comedy Tuesday: Mollie King & Creightone Hole in ALSO A LOU MARKS COMEDY Wednesday: "THE FIGHTING TRAIL" No. 14 ALSO A SPARKING COMEDY Thursday: "THE LOST EXPRESS" Episode 13 Featuring HELEN HOLMES ALSO GEO. OVEY COMEDY Friday: "STINGAREE" No. 14 A Black Cat Feature ALSO POKES & JABBS COMEDY Saturday: "NE'ER DO WELL" 7 Reels ALSO STRAND COMEDY MATINEE: Saturday & Monday. Open 2 P. M. Motion Pictures and Vaudeville Don't Fail to See "NE'ER DO WELL" Largest and Best Show IMPORTANT NOTICE PRATT'S RESTAURANT We take this means to thank our many Friends and Patrons for their Patronage during the past year and wish you A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. We will open with a Special Dinner on Saturday, December 20th, at 6 P. M. See Next Week's AFRO For Winners in Agents Contest If it is Quality, see it at the Dunbar Central Ave. near Monument St. JOSIAH DIGGS Proprietors HENRY S. TRIMBLE WEEK OF DECEMBER 24th MONDAY---"THE SEVEN PEARLS" 12th Episode "What'll We Do With Uncles" Screen Magazine No. 42 TUESDAY: Thos. H. Luce's Famous Production Christmas "TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA" Day This Great Picture must be seen to be appreciated "DO CHILDREN COUNT" 14 Series "TIGHT WAD" WEDNESDAY: "Wm. S. Hart (2 Gun Hicks)" in "LOST CARD" Who Was The Other Man" in 5 reels FRIDAY: "Grey Ghost" 13th Episode featuring Eddie Palo "Caught in the Draft" "Current Events No. 24" "Double Dukes" Coming—WHO IS NUMBER ONE? 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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 $1600 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. 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 Gilmore 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. 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