The Afro-American

THREAT OF DEATH SENT DR. POWELL FROM ARKANSAS Letter Signed by Evangelist Vanlandingham, Convicted of Crime. COPY TO AFRO Abyssinian Church to be Destroyed. After threatening death Dr. A. Clayton Powell, curor of Abyssinian Baptist Burch, New York City, was received by the Afro-American on this week. It was signed by AMLR Vanlandingham of Little Rock, Arkansas, and satisfied that the assassination of the New York minister will take somewhere between January and June 13, 1930. The letter read: Dec. 13, 1929, The AFRO AMERICAN, Binghamton, N.Y. On Dec. 13, 1929 it was voted by the AFRO death association of Arkansas that a Clayton Powell of New York City is to be the twelve canon of June 13, 1930 and June 14, 1930. On June 6 P. M. friday did his church We have written him and people and the Baptist Ministers Union to the end of his church and from the end of this article taken from the The cause is set forth in a letter he sent on this article. A.M.R. Vanlandingham Sermon For Dr. Powell preached a sermon from his pulpit recently in the hall of the rottener the matter the better the average The only rotten preachers in American puppits and gave several specific cases from which an article was Vanlandingham Convicted As a, R. Vanlandingham, while receiving a revival in Baltimore in 1827, was given a suspended sentence of two years in the House of Representatives and ordered to pay $15 a month to Miss Ruth Farrell, 17, a senior high school girl, mother of his love baby. While the case was pending the life of the evangelist in North Carolina wrote the parents of Miss Farrell that he was her lawful husband and could not keep the promise he made to marry the girl. Sunday after the evangelist was released from jail, 900 of his followers served a local church where he preached. A general love feast was held. Received Letter Tuesday Dr. Powell told the AFRO-AMERICAN that he received his V兰曼洛顿 and threw Tuesday morning and then immediately upstairs until he takes it up with the members of his church board. The and will take it up with the memoir, and then immediately upstairs. "It was a long letterifying me in every way that a poison pen can纵纵 a man. "His threat shows how badly many men in the nation whom appeared in your and other papers throughout the country are on Lifting Up a Standard People. "We must assure you that this will parent me from standing by our guns. I can not think of it. What that would do the New Mexico more good at present as members murdered for telling us that the "head of the murders has abolished the seed of the church. The New Mexico is needed to arouse the mind of the more violent then. I willinlify give that life at any time or place." MINAPOLIS LYNCHERS FOILED BY POLICE Two Prisoners Removed to Baltimore Jail ANNAPOLIS. Md. — Foiled by two guardsmen, 100 white men from Baltimore, West River and Deal. Amnesty Counsel from breaking into the county had to lynch Andrew Holland, started with assaulting an aged couple. James Holland, an older brother, was also arrested and the two removed to Baltimore City jail Monkey. The plan of the lynchers was to outside the city at midnight, in body; to attack the jail, to remove the prisoner and carry him to some of the alleged crime for a receiving party. Queensland was informed of around the jail before the body arrived, and stationed at the entrance. General arrest. HAITIANS MUST GO TO BED AT NINE PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti--Umani- nmal law of U.S. Marines everyone, except the military must be indoors by nine hours in the evening. No club are permitted to be gathered. Names are not allowed to gather in Names to discuss question and espouse the argument. All mail is censored. The press has been muzzled. Entered in the Postoffice at Baltimore, Md., as Second-Class Matter under Act of March, 1892 DR. A. CLAYTON POWELL LOSING ELK FACTION SHOOTS AT BEN DAVIS LOSING ELK FACTION SHOOTS AT BEN DAVIS Atlanta Editor Has Second Narrow Escape from Death. ATLANTA. Ga., (CNS.) — Benjamin J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta National Committee from Georgia, blamed a disgruntled factor the call on his life Tuesday night. This is Mr. Davis' second escape from death. Several months ago Dr. E. J. Turner, a physician, attacked him with a knife at the State K. of P. session, according to the story given the police he had returned from the lodge meeting and was entering his house, 230 Boulevard, ne. when one of two men lottering at a nearby signboard, shot at him with a revolver. The bullet crushed through a window narrow window was recently elected exalted ruler of the lodge. He states that at that time E. L. Collier, also active in Republican politics and a leader of one lodge faction, was shot at and received flesh when he re-entered the meeting. At last accounts no arrests had been made in either case. Richmond Banks Merge RICHMOND, Va.—The Saint Luke Bank and Trust Company and the Second Street Savings Bank have consolidated. The new bank will provide with an authorized capital of $100,000, $75,000 of which is paid in. The new institution, known as the Consolato Bank, will be headed by Emmet C. Burke, as president; Quinn Shelton, J. Thomas Hewin, Edward F. Johnson and S. V. Robinson, wye-terrorizing the bank asreaser; Melen Walker, assistant, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker will be chairman of the board and John T. Put on your shopping list for yourself and your best friend a year's subscription to THE AFRO-AMERICAN It's a gift that will remind your friend every week of your good will 52 Issues By Mail For $2.50 Write CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 628 N. EUTAW STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. STITCH IN HEART SAVES LIFE OF MAN WASHINGTON. D.C.—(CNS.)—Robert Perkins. 35 years old, of the 100 block of H street north-west, was stabbed in an altercation had wreck and when taken to Emergency Hospital one stitch was taken in the lining of his heart. A. R. VANLANDINGHAM former Baltimore evangelist, whom federal authorities will be asked to question concerning "poison pen" Venezuela Puts up Color Bar Against West Indians Immigration of Foreign-Born Halted. Wives of 8,000 Now there, Cannot Enter. WOMEN AUTOISTS DIE ON DEAD MAN'S CURVE D.C. Lady Elks Were Returning from Baltimore. RAN INTO TRUCK Driver Didn't See Dim Parking Light. WASHINGTON. (CNS)—Returning from a hurried trip to Baltimore early Tuesday morning, two prominent members of the local I.B.P.O. E. of W. were killed and three others seriously injured when the auto driven by Miss Caroline Thornton crashed into a truck parked on the highway at Dead Man's Curve near Elkridge, Md. The two killed instantly were Miss Thornton who is 36 years old, and lives at 122 Randolph Place; and Louis W. Willis, 41, of 3122 Sherman avenue, nw. Three Hurt Of the three injured Miss Julia Lucas, 1403 New Jersey avenue, escaped with slight scratches and bruises, while Mrs Mary Willis, wife of the three injured, her beady crushed and broken above the knee; and Mrs. Laura Johnson, 720 Morton street, nw., suffered a broken jaw and had all of her teeth knocked. They are now recovering treatment at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore. All Elks All of the women of the party were members of Columbia Temple. Accompanied by Mr. Willis they had made the trip to Baltimore in commitment and engagement, given to them under the auspices of the Baltimore Elks. by the marching club of Columbia Temple of which Miss Thornton was captain. She was a popular and talented pianist, and the students, having studied for some time at the Howard University Conservatory of Music. Mrs. Mary B. Willis is the escof of Columbia Temple and Mrs. Luella Johnson, recording secretary. She is the driver and owner of the car is believed to have been unable to see the dim parking light alleged to have been on the truck which had broken down several hours before, according to the State Policeman L. A. Dempolished. The impact virtually demolished the auto. Passing motorists aided in extricating the victims and rushed to the Baltimore hospital. The Columbia license No. G-4061, which is listed to Spirits Kopsidas, 412 Louisiana avenue, northwest. Liberian Consul's Son Jailed in Chicago Baltimorean Among 14 Married at Belair BELAIR, Md.-One Baltimorean was among those who were granted licenses to wed here recently. The couples were: Jim Jinter, Jin, and Miss Alice Jackson, 12, Harve de Grace, Md. Olver 'Warton Smith, 26, -Churchville, and Miss Anna Augustus Turner, 19. Harry Chrysty, 29, and Miss Janie Tillett, 16. Olver Grant, 5, Stambury, 37, Harve de Grace, and Miss Anne Davis, 27. Aberdeen, and Miss Pannie Rebecca Pitt, 19. Aberdeen, Arthur Alfred Mitchell, 16, and Miss Lily Taylor, Harve de Grace, Aberdeen, and Miss Virginia Hawkins, 14, Lapidum. The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 CURACAO, Dutch West Indies. (OCS.) — The immigration of foreign-born Negroes into Venezuela has been absolutely prohibited by law and those already resident in the country will be permitted to return once they leave. The wives anffid children of Negroes who are resident in Venezuela will not be permitted to enter the country to join their husbands or fathers. Foreign Negroes already are permitted to travel from place to place under strict police supervision, and must carry several documents, such as passports, vaccination and identity certificates and police perms. They will produce any one of which will render them liable to instant deportation. 8.000 In Ore Fields This new law has been under consideration by the government for some time and is based on the fact that since the opening up of the big cities, particularly during the last five years, thousands of Negro laborers, artisans, chauffeurs an' female domestics, lured by the high wages paid in the oil region have swarmed into Maracabo from Maracao, and other cities West Indian islands until by now there must be something like 8,000 or 10,000 of them located in and around Maracabo. A Negro female cook, who in her native Trinidad considers herself lucky to earn $5 or $6 a month, can earn $30 to $35 in Maracabo; while Negro clerks, who usually earn no more than $10 a month, Trinidad, can start at $10 or more and rise to $200 a month after a few years' service. The Venezuelan Government takes the view that the oil field is robbing a Venezuelan worker of the oil fields is robbing a Venezuelan worker of a job — this despite the fact that practically every Venezuelan round about Maracabo now depends either directly or indirectly on the oil industry for his livelihood. Send Earnings Home There is, however, one particularly vital point which the government had in mind when framing the new law, and that is the fact that whereas the native Venezuelan worker spends a large portion of his foreign Negro spends no more than the bare necessities of life demand and remits a substantial sum home to his native island every month. The monthly remittances of the Negro element from Maracabo to Tenerife amount to more than many thousands of dollars, which in the eyes of the Venezuelan Government, tends to diminish the country's prosperity. 80 per cent from Venezuela. Use the information contained in concessions foreign oil companies operating in Venezuela are oblicited to have at least 80 per cent Venezuelans in their employ, but the government contends that this requirement is not being adhered to, and could well also been a诱惑 to the formulation of the new decree. H. U. Million Dollar Bill Passes House Measure Carries Ten Million for Indian Welfare WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Interior Department appropriation bill carrying more than $283,000,000, of which the sum of $1,249,000 is for Howard University and $424,000 is for Freedmen's Hospital, was passed by the House last Wednesday. The bill now goes to the Senate. It is the first of the annual supply or maintenance of the Government passed at this session of Congress. The total of $1,249,000 for Howard University in the Interior Department supply bill L. $649,000 more than the appropriation for the current fiscal year over the 1931 budget estimates. The increases were made by the House appropriations committee. The appropriation for Freedmen's Hospital for the fiscal year ending June 10, 1931, is an increase of $163.80 over the appropriation bill. It also carries a total of more than $10,000,000 for the education of Indians. Merchants Smuggle Guns into Liberia MONROVIA. Liberia—The African World reports a plot to underline the Republic of Liberia, discredited. The Liberian government had granted one of the leading groups of foreign merchants the privilege of removing free packages consigned to them. The arrival of so many heavy packages, however, aroused suspicion and when custom officers opened one of the cases, it was found to be full of revolvers, rifles and ammunition. The officers involved similar prizes and the merchandise office was raided by a Liberian liger. The Star Edition of the AFRO-AMERICAN we got to see tonight, December December 24. The City Edition will be printed as usual, December 27. All News Matter Intended for Publication may be in the office by Monday. THE AFRO-AMERICAN FIRE HERO TOOK OUT FOUR WHITE GIRLS ONE TRIP Lewis Allen, O'Connor Paper Co. Employee, Saves Six. RESCUES THRILL Men Tell Afro of Seeing Girls Dash to Death. With two girls clinging on his back and two screaming under his arms, Lewis Allen, 45, 1347 Stockton street, wrote his name on the scroll of heroes by bearing them three stories to safety when a fatal fire in the O'Connor Paper Company plant burned five to death and injured 15, Monday. Returning a second time he seized two other frantic girls and more them down. Attempting to enter for the third time he was overcome with black smoke. Thrilling Rescues Allen, who was employed at the plant to unload elevators, told the AFRO-AMERICAN that he was at work on the second floor on which floor the fire started, when he heard screams as the fire spread rapidly. Running to the third floor he found about 30 frilled girls, screaming, some in terror. Sensing at once that they were too frightened and terrified to be led out, he started to take them. It was then that he down with the first load of four. Mr. Allen is married and has two children, Johnnie and Eva, two adults, Sam and Sean, and two children for four years and came here from Jacksonville, Fla. He recounted how he saw three girls dash out of the window, one of them on a fire engine three stories tall. Others Help Other men who carried, or led in some instances, the 20 frenzied girls to safety from the three upper floors were: George Jackson, 623 W. 844 Rutland avenue; Andrew Dixon, 1010 Mosher street; Clarence Stevens, 668 Sarah Ann street; Raymond Barber, 1362 Striker street; Clarence Robinson; William Perry, 623 N. Spring street; William Perry, 623 N. Spring street; George Clark, 1625 Caret street, and Mack Lever, 1457 Carey street. Fire started in the building which was stocked with waste paper, in some unknown manner about 10:30 a.m. There are chutes running through the workers use to send down paper which they have sorted. The flames got into these chutes; and in a few moments all four floors were in full blaze. Most of the flames were on the building on the first and second floors escaped by way of stairs. But flames blocked the stairways leading to the third and fourth floors. The employees, mostly women, were on the fire-filled stairs. Others unable to reach them, hung out the windows waiting for someone to save them. Several jumped from the windows as the fire closed in on them. Some missed the firemen's stairs. Others missed the nets and fell to the street or atop fire engines. Tells of Fire One of the first to tell his story of how panic prevailed as the women trapped on the upper floors by fire and smoke, ran screaming as flames cut off their paths of escape was Lewis Allen. Mr. Allen says, "It was the most terrible sight I have ever seen. I am still dazed. I was working on the second floor of the building when I heard the alarm of fire given. The screams of several women soon threw others into a panic." “I ran to the third floor and brought four women down the three flights of steps the first trip. The second time, I brought down two unconscious women.” Allen made four trips into the burning structure bringing out hysterical and unconscious victims. Firemen later entering the building found Allen overcome by smoke and flames and took him to the Calvert Railroad Station nearby, where he was later revived. Allen stated further that he saw the three women crushed as they leaped to death to the streets as the flames closed about them. Jack Watson stated, "I got to the fire a few moments after it began. I saw that I could not overcome it so I went to the fourth floor, then to the second floor, where women were rushing about in the dense smoke screaming. I led three to the elevator and carried them safely down, but fire and smoke prevented my re-entering." George Clark recited: "I was unloading a truck when the alarm spread, looked at the women all filled with historical women. I ran into the building to the second floor and led several out, but when I started to return to the building, I saw a pregnant woman. Approximately 20 women were aided by Albert Matthews and Andrew Dixon, who hastily formed a rescue team. They barked at the women from injuring themselves by dropping, they stood in the truck and caught the women as they losened even more. Stevens stood on the ground helping them from the truck to prevent jamming. Raymond Barber and Clarence Riley both peeled as a team, loading women on the upper floors in the elevator until flames halted them, and taking them to the first Holiday Cheer Other Spirits than Christmas. "Squirrel" whiskey is well known in Chicago where it has created a desire to climb trees, poles and the like. Police discovered "rabbit" whiskey during the Christmas season which they say makes drinkers run, hither and thither, and in general imbues the imbber with an overpowering urge to leap and run. Baskets are Ready in Boston. The Yadse Club and the Q.E.Q. Social and Dramatic Club, the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Fourth M.E. Church and the Columbus Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church are distributing Christmas baskets to the needy this year. Zion Church Choir in autos will sing Christmas carols before the homes of the aged and shut-ins. From Bishop A. L. Gaines, A.M.E. Church A pulsation, a tremor, a feeling of excitement, a sensation that lifts above the normal, a thrill, is the craving of the individual at this, the happiest season of all the year! To give this thrill, the Christmas tree is lighted; the holly bud with its red berries is on a diagonal belt; are made to jingle; and merry greetings abound. These thrills are but momentary. Well night twenty centuries ago individuals collectively were given a thrill, and that thrill has continued to grip them farther than any permission. To thank them announced a new mobile code—"Glow to God in the highest, and on peace. Good Will To Men." "Good Will To Men; Good Will to Men"—the announcement of the Brotherhood of Man. My official as well as my personal prayer is that every person with a APRO. MAKE me praise this thrilling code the mainspring of all his actions this New Year, so that each may contribute his bit for equal rights and complete justice for all; for the mitigation of the sufferings of poverty; for complete racial development and for the prosperity of our schools and of the church universal of which each The Yadson Club and the Q.E.Q. Social and Dramatic Club, the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Fourth M.E. Church and the Columbus Avenue A.M.E. School Church are distributing Christmas baskets to the needy. Also, the Church will sing Christmas carols before the homes of the胶片 and shut-in. From Bishop A. L. Gaines. A.M.E. Church From Bish mitigation of the suffer for the prosperity of our faith forms a part. Up in Williamsport Lumber and Coal yard owner refused to take a Bandits S Two shoe stores in and candy store were he away in high-powered Williamsport, Pa., a man caught stealing from the Coal yard was arrested but after hearing the man to take any action. Bandits Start Christmas Rush in Harlen stores in the heart of Harlem's business district are held up by sharp-eyed, well-dressed band-powered motor cars. Up in Willisport, Pa., a man caught stealing from the West End End, where he was butted after hearing the man's story the owner refused to take any action. Bandits Start Christmas Rush in Harlem. Two shop stores in the heart of Harlem's business district and a cigar shop in the heart of Harlem's carp-eyed, well-dressed bandits, who drove away in high-powered motor cars. Looking Backward—Christmas, 1928. Two hundred delegates Beresford Gale, Philadelphia have paid Crystal Bird insurance Company have paid Perry Howard freed of method of recalling bi President Coolidge signor by California state The women of Howe Eighth Annual Christmas Light Process last Sust a capacity audience in Chapel, featuring Miss Other, Mrs. Manah, The service began Herald Angels Sing, artistry women in white Three selections from dressed by the choir, Lo Gratt, art collectors Three Christmas Treahme, "O Little Tingler, with Ester Hall were dressed, Holy Night, by Adolph Lightfoot and the choir Out in Kansas City 102 police raids in which police have found only last week 57 persons we and a few hours later 8 was required. Cadel Alonzo帕金 get some consolation from which he is deficient, o friends are looking for committee can be appo dred delegates in interracial conference at Wake Philly. Philly realtor disappeared. . . Roland Hay Mustell Bird $35,000 after breaking engagement. Bryan H. Hunt $10,000. J. L. L. J. L. J. L. GP. secretarial did how K.K.K. sought to lynch fired of job selling charge. . . While the S scalling bill authorizing appropriations to How bridge signed it. . . Booker T. Washington, Jr. orma spouse. Two hundred delegates in interracial conference at Washington. . . Beresford Gale, Philly realtor disappeared. . . Roland Hayes reported to have paid Crystal Bird $35,000 after breaking engagement. . . Victory Life Insurance Company has biggest year, premium total $350,000. Walter White, N.A.A.C. secretary, told how K.K. sought to have the Senate debated method of recalling bill authorizing appropriations to Howard University. President Coulidge signed it. . . Booker T. Washington, Jr., sued for divorce by California spouse. Women in White Carry Candles. men of Howard University conducted their Christmas Vesper Service and Candle lion last Sunday afternoon at 4:30 before audience in Andrew Rankin Memorial Miss Mary Burke in reading "The Hanah" by Henry Vernon. Dances began with a processional, "Hark the Sing," and a large company of univer- nal white robes bearing lighted candles. from Handel's "Messiah" were renu- chair, Louise Burge and Carolyn V. Christmas carols, "The Holy Night," by Little Town of Bethlehem, by Neid- 堡 Hall as soloist, and "The First Noel" d. Another solo and chorus was "O by Adolph Adams, sung by Landonia the choir. Jonny Spiel Auf. Kansas City the East Side Musicians' Club is sittin- d in which the club has been tipped off every bound only its members playing music and danc celebrated as usual at the musicians' club altho persons were taken out in a raid and released urses later 80 persons were arrested in a raid and The women of Howard University conducted their Eighth Annual Christmas Vesper Service and Candle Light Procession last Sunday at Anderson Memorial Chapel, and Andrew Rinken Memorial Chapel, featuring Miss Mary Burrell in reading "The Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke. The services began with a procession, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," and a large company of university women in white robes bearing lighted candles. Three selections from Handel's "Messiah" were rendered by the choir, Louise Burge and Carolyn V. not as solists. Three Christmas carols, "The Holy Night," by Trehame, "O Little Town of Bethlehem," by Neidlinger, with Easter Hall as soloist, and "The First Noel," by Another solo and "Cousins of O Holy Night," by Adolph Adams, sung by Landonia Lightfoot and the choir. Jonny Spiel Auf. Out in Kansas City the East Side Musicians' Club is sitting pretty after 102 police made in which the clerk appied off every time so that police have found only its members playing music and dancing. Christmas will be celebrated as usual at the musicians' club although one last week 57 persons were taken out in a raid and released under $2,400 bond and a few hours later 80 persons were arrested in a raid and $3,000 in bond was required. At West Point. Cadet Alonzo Parham, as he goes home for the Christmas recess, may get some consolation from the fact that the examination in mathematics, in which he is deficient, does not come until after the holidays and that his friends are looking forward with hope that a Congressional investigating committee may be approved. $150 Christmas Money Easily Made. Mr. and Mrs. Joe black; speech. Hindu and her hair long, straight, these are the objects of who, charged with the the end of their days, which will locate them. by whom they will be br Mr. and Mrs. Hijo burgh. N.Y.; Ringwood Tappan. N.Y. They lef F to the Colored Catholio Mrs. Joe Hijo, born in India: features, charac. Hindu and broken English; his hair and beard straight, usually braided; both feeble, perha. objects of a nation-wide search carried on by M with the duty of providing the aged couple with days, broadcasts an offer of $150 reward for the them. Home after the death of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas were brought to New York from Calcutta as Mrs. Hijo went from place to place, living, it is Ringwood, N.J.: West Englewood, N.J.; Hilbu They left Orangeburg in October, 1927. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hijo, born in India; features, characteristic; color; black; speech. Hindu and broken English; his hair and beard almost white; her hair long, straight, usually braided; both feeble, perhaps desolate; those are the objects of a nation-wide search carried out by Mozilla, who charged with the duty of providing the e-mail couple with a home to the end of the day; broadcasts an offer of $150 reward for information will locate them. Leaving home after the death of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Peter Pogose, by whom they were brought to New York from Calcutta as servants in 1886, Mr. and Mrs. Hijo went from place to place, living, it is said, at Newburgh. N.Y.; Ringwood, N.J.; West Enclave, N.J.; Hilburn, N.Y.; and Tappan, N.Y. They left Orangeburg in October, 1927. From Archbishop Curley. To the Colored Catholics of the City of Baltimore: Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year— I hope that the colored Catholic Churches of the city will be crowded with fervent worshippers at all the Masses. "If any man love Me, he will keep My word. Our affection and love for the Infant Christ be demonstrated in our lives. In addition to devout attendance at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, I urge our good colored Catholics to go to Holy Communion, and thus have their souls attuned, as far as possibly can be done, with the infinite sanctity of the Christ Child. To the generosity and kindness of the colored Catholics of Calcutta, I recommend the Congregation of the Colored Sisters of Divine Providence. I am most anxious to see them in a new home and in surroundings in keeping with the proper care and education of their young Postulants and Novices. I can think of nothing finer than the exercise of charity in their regard. MICHAEL J. CURLEY, Archbishop of Baltimore. To the Colored Catholics of the City of Baltimore: Christmas Greetings and Wishes, Witnesses for the New Year. Christmas carols will tonsville, Christmas mo The Foreign Mission missionaries laboring in of whom are school chil No The Russian law pa transporting or selling will be open to attract ing week is expected to Christmas carols will be sung on the steps of Grace A.M.E. Church, Catonsville, Christmas morning. Their First Christmas The Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, with 61 missionaries laboring in Africa, will give thousands of native people, many of whom are school children, their first information about Christmas. No Christmas Trees in Russia The Russian law provides imprisonment for anyone caught cutting transporting or selling firewood during the Christmas holidays. The剧院 will be open to attract workers from the churches; and the five-day working week is expected to abolish Sunday as a holiday altogether. 197 Merry Christmases Due Him. Merry Christmas from 197 throats will greet Richard Bass, aged 104, on his Bennettville, S.C., farm next week. Bass has 60 children and 137 grandchildren living. No Merry Christmas. Unless there is a let-up there will be no Christmas vacation for Grocer Samuel Feldman, white, of Atlanta, Ga. He has been robbed by the same bandit six times since the end of this year. Visits have metted the bandit $7, $49, $57, $54, $30 and $45. Now when Feldman sees the bandit enter his store near closing time he simply sighs and opens the cash register. Best Wishes for COLDER SNOW OR RAIN Friday and Saturday Sun Rises: 7:21 A.M. Sun Sets: 1:45 A.M. Moon Sets: 4:54 P.M. Moon Sets: 7:43 A.M. Moon Phases: First quarter. 9th full, 16th new, 1st 30th and 31st half, 32nd PAS cheer istmas. where it has created a de- slicovered "rabbit" whiskey drinkers hops, run hither with an overpowering urge Boston. Dramatic Club, the Wom- Church and the Columbus istmas baskets, run hither with an overpowering urge Christmas carols before M.E. Church w a feeling of excitement love the normal, a thrill, is a new moral code "Glory to peace. Good Will to Men"— Brotherhood of Man. Well night individuals collectively were thrill has continued to grip in intermission. It was a new peace. Good Will to Men"— Brotherhood of Man. my personal prayer is that NO AMERICAN may make stupidity of all his actions each may contribute his bit justice for all; for the delete racial development and universal of which each it. from the West End bearing the man's story the a in Harlem. business district and a cigar- dressed bandits, who drove Baskets are Ready in Boston A pulsation, a tremor, a feeling of excitement, a sensation that lifts above the normal, a thrill, is the craving of the individual at this, the happiest moment of the day. The Christmas tree is lighted; the holy bush with its red berries is plucked; the sleigh bells are made to jingle; and merry greetings abound. These thrills are but momentary. Well nigh twenty centuries ago individuals effectively were grappling with the fact that it is still continuing to the human family without intermission. It was a thrill that announced a new moral code—"Glory to God in the highest, and on peace, Good Will Toward Men"—and the announcement of the Brotherhood of Man. My official as well as my personal prayer is that every reader of the AFRO-AMERICAN may make this thrilling code the mainspring of all his actions this New Year, so that each may contribute his bit to the cause. For the sake of the cultures of poverty; for complete racial development and r schools and of the church universal of which each rence at Washington. . . Roland Hayes reported to engagement. . . Victory Life 650,000. . . Walter leight to lynch him. While the Senate debated on to Howard University. washington. Jr., sued for dl- Club is sitting, pretty after epping off every time so that sic and dancing. Christ- s's club although one night club under $2,400 bond a raid and $3,000 in bond the Christmas recess, may ination in mathematics, in the holidays and that his congressional investigating tures, characteristic; color, cir and beard almost white; euble, perhaps desituate; Mrs. Nicholas Peter Pogose, bringing it, by Mrs. Lea Morrison, couple with a home to 50 reward for information Mrs. Nicholas Peter Pogose, bringing it, by Mrs. Lea Morrison, couple with a home to 50 reward for information Mr. Christmas Greetings and Catholic Churches of the fervent worshippers at all love Me, he will keep My love for the Infant Christ love. In addition to de- scription of the Mass, I loves to go to Holy Com- sul souls attuned, as far as the infinite sanctity of the kindness of the colored commend the Congregation Divine Providence. I am in a new home and in sur- per proper care and educants and Novices. I can exercise of charity in I hope that the colored Catholic Churches of the city will be crowded with fervent worshipers at all the Masses. "If any man love Me, he will keep My word and aspiration and love for the Infant Christ he must be demonstrated in our lives. In addition to devout attendance at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, I urge our good colored Catholics to go to Holy Communion, and thus have their souls attuned, as far as possibly can be done, with the infinite sanctity of the Christ Child. Generosity and kindness of the colored Catholics everywhere, I recommend the Congregation of the Colored Sisters of Divine Providence. I am most anxious to see them in a new home and in surroundings in keeping with the proper care and education of their young Postulants and Novices. I can think of nothing finer than the exercise of charity in their regard. MICHAEL J. CURLEY, Archbishop of Baltimore. Christmas Carols. will be sung on the steps of Grace A.M.E. Church, Camorning. Their First Christmas Session Board of the National Baptist Convention, with 61 in Africa, will give thousands of native people, many children, their first information about Christmas. No Christmas Trees in Russia Richard Bass, aged 104, on as 60 children and 137 5. Christmas vacation for Grocer been robbed by the same man sees the bandit enter opens the cash register, 20 PAGES . . . . . The Christmas Spirit. At West Point. From Archbishop Curley. Christmas Carols Their First Christmas No Merry Christmas. Prices 6 CENTS IN CITY OG A Merry Christmas to All 7 CENTS IN STATE 10 CENTS AND P.C. ELSEWHERE SYRACUSECO-EDS REFUSE TO OUST BALTIMORE GIRL Sorority Tells National Body to Do its Worst to Local Body. ELECTED ON MERIT University Faculty Behind College Chapter. By T. WARREN GRAHAM SYRACUSE, N. Y.—Defying efforts of the national organization as well as those of individual members of outside chapters to force them to expel from their roster a colored student whom they initiated two years ago, co-ed members of Pi Lambda Theta, professional pedagogical society of Syracuse University, declared that they would rather face expulsion charges themselves than to take the step. The controversy between the Syracuse chapter, the second in the organization of the society, and national headquarters was brought to our attention. This when it was discovered that the white Syracuse co-eds had initiated as one of their members, Miss Edythe Dorsey, a colored student in the College of Liberal Arts, who graduated from the Hill with high honors last June. Miss Dorsey, who is the ward of Misses Caroline and Henrietta Crawford, and Mrs. Baldwin Baltimore, was valedictorian of the Douglass High School graduating class of 285 in 1925, finishing in three and one-half years. During her time she maintained an "A" average. She was elected to three honorary and scholastic societies, including Phi Beta Kappa. When she was vice-president of the Cosmopolitan Club. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey, of Atholton, Elected on Merit Miss Mary Panellis, white, another senior co-ed, who was president of the Hill Chapter until several months ago, explained the situation. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa as well as a number of other honorary societies, was elected to membership in Phi Lambda Theta late in 1927, her first semester in college, and did not consider her color in making the choice, which was based entirely on personality and scholastic achievements. There was nothing in the constitution of the organization, and the University of Missouri is: 1917, to prevent her election, she said. Color Line Inserted It was not until the next year that Syracuse members learned that the sorority had made a racial discrimination in the annual convention of that year. It was that Miss Dorsey was not a white student that was not discovered by officers of the national society until several months ago, when several of the objecting members made their comments. Officers have been in communication with the Hill chapter on a number of occasions but the Syracuse group, backed by Miss Grace Bull, Prof. Helene Hartley and Miss Jennette M. Stafford of the faculty, all unanimously have refused to take expulsion, steps. Can Go Limit Miss Hinckley and Miss Fenelli both declared that they were ready to let the fraternity take their steps designed to not disturb the Syracuse group nor, under any circumstances, agree to the expulsion of Miss Dorsey. Since graduation, she has been a teacher in Junior High School, Baltimore. Will not Expel Member While the gational officers of the fraternity are now probing the situation to determine what steps should be taken to ensure that individual members, principally from the Southern chapters, have declared that they will resign rather than be colored graduate. Faculty members joined the Hill co-eds in declaring that the students would withdraw from membership, but that they would make no discrimination in race or color in selecting their members and that they would not vote the expulsion of Miss Doris. Syracuse Threatened According to Miss Mary Hinkley, white, Hill senior and president of Beta Chapter, the Hill group, the national organization notified her that she would be absent until late spring or early summer. The Hill chapter, at the same time, was warned against accepting any other colored members of the organization until late summer. From out-of-town, chapters scattered throughout 23 universities and colleges, are demanding prompt action, Miss Hinkley declared. They have communicated their demands to Mrs. Doe. They beep, or the Syracuse Chapter suspended through the national organization, threatening that entire chapters will withdraw from the organization unless some action is taken immediately. STOLE 30c; GETS LIFE VICTORIA, Texas, (CNS.) — Convicted of stealing thirty cents and a pie, Thomas McGraw was sentenced to life imprisonment. Texas has convicted of offenses that have a life term for a third "felony" conviction. Illinois Delegation Dines at BY SARA PELRAM SPEAKS Call North 3731 2001 11th St.. N.W. (C.N.S.) Whether the pretty party which on Friday evening, December 13, converted Murray's Casino into a vritable boxer of beauty, mirth and bubbling good humor, by Epsilon Signature Shorty, or by Portrait or the Ladies of the School of Law, or by all three rolled into one, is a problem not sufficiently important to deserve solution. Suffice it to observe it was a brilliant gift to the 'soft' slave to which spake again and all well merited, as a marriage bell. Yes, it was a dance, but it was more than that: it was a delightfully appointed reception and ball. For the eye of the mountain in the arrangement, and the design of white set off here and there by the Greek letters of the sorority in royal purple. Added to this was a large cluster of purple and white representing official colors of the sorority. In the ear, there were the lilting strains of the Blue Bird orch tra, and the twinkling feet of the dancers that the glassy smooth floor of the a door calculated have a try—especially under such auspices. Over and around all this, of course, was the beauty and charm of the girls filmy guys exhausting the notion of the sorority presented a sense not soon to be forgotten. Thus they dance' and danced into the wee sma' hours of the morning, and when it was over to the suggestive part of the ladies men's unanimous response, "So say we all of us." Baltimore was represented by Mikael Perkins, Messrs. Ferdinand Fisher and Robert Jones, with Mr. Art Curtis, of Atlanta Saps and Coo-Coos. The Saps and Coo-Coos gave a surprise bridal shower Thursday evening, at Annozeans, for Miss Laura Purcell, one of her populaire members, whose wedding to Clark Carson takes place Saturday afternoon. She received a large number of love letters. 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The cabinet work is exquisite, and you will be proud to have one of these talking machines as an article of furniture. 2 DR. ZARA BROWN, alumni trustee of Harvard University, is in the city and will spend the Christmas holidays as the guest of Miss Marile Williamson. Little Slam Mrs. Bunie M. Matthews that the Sharming hostess to the "Little Slam" Bridge Club, last week. Among those present were: Mrs. Lueille Cullet, Mrs. Hellen Williams, Mrs. Mildred Gale, Mrs. Beatrice Stewart, Mrs. Violet McKinney, Mrs. Hortense McDonald, Mrs Suzanne Holton, Miss Ruby Duffy, Miss Clothilde Barnett and Mrs Margarita Adler. Prizes were awarded Mrs. Mildred Giles, Mrs. Lucille Banks and Mrs. Marguerite Thursday Club. Mrs. E. D. Williston was the hostess to the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club at a delightful bridge luncheon, last week, at her home, 1512 S. street. Among those present were: Mrs. Emmett J. Scott, Mrs. Perry W. Howard, Mrs. Alka Clarke, Mrs. Amanda Gray-Hlyer, Mrs. Lillian Davis, Mrs. Essie Scurlock, Mrs. M. F. Bellie Scurlock, Mrs. Etta Young, Mrs. Eva of Board, Mrs. Darden, and Mrs. Steeres, of Alabama, and Mrs. Cashin, of Montgomery, Ala.; Miss Edith Lee, Mrs. John Cromwell, Mrs. Charles I., West, Mrs. P. W. Price, Mrs. L. Melendez King, Mrs. Bessie Claytor, Mrs. E. E. Evans, Mrs. Kelly Miller, Mrs. Alice Frye, Mrs. Rebecca Powell, Mrs. Lillian Williams, Mrs. Bally Reid, Mrs. Helper Curtis, Mrs. Emma Wormley, Mrs. Joseph Bailey, Mrs. W. J. Baudult, Mrs. Louise-Pickett, Mrs. Lillian Cornish, Mrs. L. Hayden, and Johnson, Mrs. Irone Norwood, Mrs. D. A. Williston, Mrs. Armond W. Scott, Mrs. Anne Johnson. The club prize; were awarded to Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Scurlock, while Mrs. D. A. Williston and Mrs. Irone Norwood were awarded the guest prizes. Government Employees to Held Christmas Party: A Christmas party will be held at the Department of Interior. 18 F street northwest, public buildings and public marks of the national capital, Monday evening December 23. Col. Sullivan's selection will be rendered by the chair of the Friendship Baptist Church, Russell Ross, conductor. Nademan is chairman of the entertainment committee. Brownies. The Brownies were entertained Saturday night with a wonderful Christmas party given by Mrs. Lillian Cornish. The guests played all kinds of Christmas games and were given desserts and for most guests as favors. In unusual, clever Mrs. Julia Tatum won the prize for the most original telegram to Santa Claus. A radio party followed the delicious repast which was served in the dining room. SURDAY & MONDAY 7-565-567-569-571 N. 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The members of the club are: Misses Alicia Brown, Bets Batz, Frankie Brown, Evelyn Brown, Elizabeth Dowling, Evelyn Gardiner, Dorothy Henry, Ethel Haywood, Elizabeth Madden, Harriette Lee, Elaine Plummer, Edwina Ridgley, Thelma Robinson, Helen Searock, Jula Single, Shell Hildred Thomas, Doris Wiltkinson, Shell Hildred Thomas, Doris Wiltkinson, Marjorie Wormley and Berrice Blind. Their guests for the evening were: Missed Ruth Ballimore; Alice Beltz, Losella Brown, Synora Brown, Addie Bruce, Edwina Craig, Elise Dowling, Alberta Epps, Lavinia Fields, Jullette Grigsby, Alice Hallstroks, Juanita James, Marjorie McKinney, Catherine McMichael, Louise Overton, Marie Plummer, Helen ePnn, Helen Ridgley, Bernice Smith, Florence Smith, Dorothea Scurbinck, Ariel Tucker, Ann Todd, Mildred Utz, Grace Wilkinson, Edith Wormlcy, Lillian Weeks and Hartley Williams. The young men present were: Blanchard Allen, John Burnot, Thomas Blandford, Charles Baltimore, Charles Brooks, Jack Boyd, Hayes Burnett, Donald Cardoro, Marcus Carpenter, Bill Hudson, Hubert Humphrey, Lloyd Hughes, Lavert Jones, James D. Jones, Jimmie E. Jones, Leroy Jones, Darrell Johnson, Leonard Johnson, John Jackson, Leonard Jones, Leroy Jones, Theodore Jackson, John Landers. Harry Landors, Dick Latney, Woodley Lawrence Bob Lawden, Clarence Lee, John Marshall, Dan Marshall, Frank Monteris, Ellyworth Parkers, Jimmie Karell, Eileen J. Harney, James J. Ramey, J. Ramey, "Pryce Stratton, Alfred Scott, William Scott, Eddie S. S. S. S. S., Earl Shamwell, Eddie Silvero, Jimmie Trotman, Clarence Tignor, Henry William Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dudley and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jarvis. Matrons Club. Mrs. W. L. Board was hostess to the Maturns' Bridge Club. Thursday night. The guests were: Mrs. Emma Williston, Mrs. Perry W. Howard, Mrs. Ala Clarke, Mrs. Clifford Fry, Mrs. Lillian Cornish, Mrs. Gerald Pryor, Mrs. Audie Lewis, Mrs. Emma Scott, Mrs. John Cromwell, Mrs. Dickie Pickle, Mrs. John Washington, and Mrs. Rosa Ross-Grey. The prizes were won by Mrs Clifford Louise Pickett, and Mrs Perry Howard. Alexander Hill. Funeral services for Alexander Hill were held from St. Luke's Baptist Church, Brightwood, D.C., Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Bright died at his home, 1325 Quackenbush street, Brightwood, December 14. He was a member of James H. Hill lodge No. 16, F.A.A.M. His widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Hill, and his mother's Dolly Hill, are among The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 De Priest Declares Allgood Should Resign Seat Congressman's Friends Not Happy Over Committee Assignments. Civil Service Committee Had Been Requested. Illinois Degree Dines at Wardman Park Hotel. WASHINGTON, D.C. — (CNS.)—Stating that he refused to serve as a member of a committee with Representative Oscar DePriest, first district, Illinois, Milton C. Allgood, while Den. Ala.) resigned Friday from the House committee on Enrolled Bills. Congressman De Priest was assigned Thursday to the committee along with Representative J. Bayard Clark, Democrat, N.C.) Allgood, who had been serving on the committee since its organization, initiated the session, immediately tendered his resignation to Speaker Longworth who presented it to the House, Friday. It was promptly accepted. Congressman DePriest was the dinner guest at the Wardman Park Hotel, Monday, night, of Representative William Hull, of Peoria district of Illinois. All members of the Illinois delegation of the Illinois were invited to dinner there. D. C. Society At a meeting of the Holy Name officers Tuesday, December, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: William J. Smith, president; seventh hour, B. P. recording secretary; M. Smith, recording secretary; Charles A. Butler, financial secretary; James M. Brown, treasurer; Charles J. Farrell, servile-at-arms; Stephen of the board, James T. Hood, William Geynw, Logere Holton, R. Carter, DeRoof Holton, Dr. Thomas W. Turner, advisory board, Rev. Alonzo J. Olds, Rev. R. J. Proschl, Rev. J. P. King. A SHOWER WAS GIVEN last Thursday evening for Miss Laura Purcell, whose marriage to Clark Holton, son of Dr. and Mrs. Simone L. Carson, is to take place during the Christmas holidays. MRS. ANGELLA BISHOP, entertained at Illinois 291 Second street northwest, last Thursday evening. Among Mr. Dr. Priesti sat between the host and Representative Ellott W. Sproul of Chicago. Republicans as well as Democrats attended. Dr. Priesti is campaigning actively at home for Representative Hanna McCormack, white, who is a candidate against Senator Charles S Deneen who seeks renomination on the Republican ticket. DePriest Talks Mr. DePriest returned to Washington from a trip to Chicago Tuesday morning. When asked to make a statement he said: "Who cares? I congratulate the committee on being rid of the gentleman, and my only regret is that he did not complete the good work by resigning his seat in it, thereby reducing the disaffection. Congress of that district, bigoted, un-American prejudice that occasionally comes from a small handful of its members." Friends and constituents of DePriest were disappointed over his assignments on committees, it developed Friday, for many had hoped that he would be awarded a place on the Civil Service Committee, while several organizations had urged his assignment to the District of Columbia. In addition to the committee or Enrollment Bills, De Priest was assigned to membership on the committee on Indian Affairs and the committee on Invalid Pensions, committees of mind impairment, of which the committee on Indian Affairs is the more important. It is believed that he will be able to serve the race effectively as a member of the former committee, for through his membership, he is able to have Negroes appointed the guardians of Negro minors in Alabama and Georgia within the old Indian territory. All present all of the guardians appointed for these minors are white. Enrolled Bills In addition to De Pritest, the Republican members of the committee on Enrolled Bills are Guy E. Campbell, Penna, chairman; Frederick N. Zhliman, Md.; Joe J. Manlove, Mo. The Democrats remaining are Clarke, N. Underwood, Ohio, and J. Bayard Clarke, N. Indian Affairs Serving on the committee on Indian Affairs are Representatives Scott Leavitt, chairman. Mont. W. H. Sproul, Kans. Gale H. Sproul, Kans. Gale William Mamillan, S.D. D. F. Leaets, William Mamillan, S.D. D. F. Leaets, Hubert H. Peavey, Wis.; Samuel S. Arentz Nev.; Harry L. Engleight, Cal.; George B. Brumm, Penna. Thomas J. Haley, Mo. Brumm, Penna. Thomas J. Haley, Mo. Charles O'Connor, Oka. Charles O'Connor, Oka. The Democrat on this committee are Representatives John H. Wilbur, M. Dumound Cook, N.Y. Charles O'Connor, Oka. The Democrat on this committee are Representatives John H. Wilbur, M. Dumound Cook, N.Y. James T. Igoe, Ill.; William P. Brunner, N.Y.; Joe L. Smith, West Va.; and Joseph I. Gavagan, who recently defeated Hubert J. Delaney, the Congressional Invalid Pensions The Republican members of the committee on Invalid Pensions are Representatives John M. Nelson, chairman, Wls.; Richard N. Elliott, Ind.; Edward M. Beers, Penns. Edgar R. Killess, Penns.; Daniel A. Reed, N.Y.; Frank L. Bowman, West. Tredierich, R. Killess, Penns.; Katherine Largay, Ky.; Conrad G. Selvig, Minn. David Hopkins, Mo.; Oscar D. Presil, Eliza R. Kendall, Ky.; Francis Sebelring W. I. Nolan, Minn. D.C.Society NELSON NICHOLS, of Little Rock, Ark. popular law student of this city, who has been confined to Washington, returned to Washings Sunday, to resume his studies. Fellis Rivers to Speak ELLIE DIVERS, recently elected assemblyman from the 19th Assembly District of New York, will be the principal speaker at the B.Y.P.U. service Sunday evening at six o'clock at Beren Baptist Church, on December 14 and 15. MURRAY VOCACIONAL School is giving its annual exhibition and sale of lovely Christmas gifts on December 19. The young ladies of the domestic science department are planning a special dinner; the will be open at night at 7 until 10. DR. AND MRS. C. LOVE of 1828 Second street entertained a few friends at supper Sunday night. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stewart, Miss Susan Holton, Dr. E. Mules, and Mr. and Mrs. E. John- Mr. Williams Still Ill Mr. Charles W. C. Williams spent the week-end in New York City adjusting his father's malfunctions and maintained home from New York, where he was doing graduate work at Columbia during his stabatical leave from Howard, and is now seriously ill in Freedmen's Hospital. MRB. INEZ B. GARBISON will spend her Christmas in New York City. MRB. IARTHA W. SCOTT is out again after being conned to her home for several weeks because of illness. Mrs. Scott plans to spend the Christmas season in New York. MR. DOROTHY B. MARTIN, wife of Dr. Frank Martin, will spend the Christmas holidays with her husband in Ashville, North Carolina. JANNE HOLTON will spend a few days in Hartford, Conn., as the guest of Dr. and Ara. Allen Jackson during the Christmas vacation to T. N. Lane. Attorney General of Massachusetts, will be a member of the party. Biddle Surprise. Mrs. Francina Foote Biddle was given a grand surprise party at her home on Saturday, and a surprise of her wedding to Mr. Grivt Biddle, formerly of Baltimore. The following young men were responsible for the success of the party: Messrs. Lorenzo Logan C. Justinnie, C. Marquis Club. They had as their guests the Orchid Club and the Yama Yama Club members, comprising more than fifty of the friends of the happy couple, who were hidden in a room. Miss Margaret Wood- played the wedding march as Mrs. Biddle entered the room to soap on the light. Mrs. Margaret is president of the Yama Yama Club and Mrs. Lucille White is president of the Orchid Club. D. C. Society At a meeting of the Holy Name officers Tuesday, December 3, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: William J. Smith, president (seventh term); B. P. Butler, vice-president; H. A. Butler, cording secretary; H. A. Butler, fencing secretary; J. M. Brown, treasurer; Charles J. Farrrell, sergeant-at-arms; Stephen I. Bowman, house chairman; members of the board, James T. Hood, Gwynn, Gugleton Hottie, DeRebeau Holton, Dr. W. Turner, advisory Dr. Alomo J. Olds, Rev. R. J. Prolific, Rev. J. P. King. --- A SHOWER WAS GIVEN last Thursday evening for Miss Laura Purce, cellwomen marriage to Clark Carson, son of Dr. and Susan Purce, daughter of take place during the Christmas holidays. MRS. ANGELLA BISHOP entertained at bridge at her home, 2201 second street northwest, last Thursday evening, among the guests present, Mrs. Larry Wood, Mrs. M. Grant Lucas, Mrs. H. C. Scurlock, Mrs. Louis R. Mehlinger, Mrs. Lucile Simmons, Miss Lois Hall and Dr. Marie Lucas, Prizes were awarded. Mrs. EVA BOARD entertained her card club at bridge at her home, 1330 Q street northwest, last Thursday evening. Her guests were Mrs. C. Fry, Bula Grey, Mrs. Thomas H. R. Clark, Mrs. John Cromwell, E. D. Williston, Mrs. John Washington, Mrs. Charles Pickett, Mrs. Linda Washburn, Mrs. C. Fry, Bula Grey was awarded. Mrs. Howard. The club prize winners were Mrs. Pry and Mrs. Pickett. THE PORTIAS, a club of women lawyers, gave dance at the Murray Palace Casino. THE TREBLE CILD will meet with Mrs. Pannie Douglas Wednesday evening, at which time Mrs. Louise Pack will have charge of a program on Russian Modern- THE THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLUB will be the guests of Mrs. Baudult Thursday afternoon at her home. Mrs. Baudult's Wintelah Hotel has insurgented Saturday Night Supper Dances in the beautiful dining room from eight until midnight. Music is furnished by Branson's orchestra at these events. Mrs. CARLOYN C. ARMSTEAD attended the funeral of her father in Chicago last week. MR. AND MRS. CLARENCE FRANEY and Mrs. Sarah Blair molested to Berryville, Va. and visited relatives Sunday. MISS BERNICE BROWN and Claude James spent Sunday with their parents, Mrs. William H. Brown, of Purcellville, Va. MR. AND MRS. M. CHAPPIN, Miss Rosa Massey, and Mrs. Julia Jackson spent the week at Purcellville. H. FURR, Mrs. and Mr. Al Johnson, of Purcellville, Va. spent Friday here. MR. AND MRS. ELMORE WORMLEY attended the funeral of Temple Wormley in Fredericksville, Va., last week. MRS. ELMORE CARROLL spent Saturday and Sunday at the Methodist parsonage in Leesburg, Va. MISS CLARA WALLSER, of Leesburg, Va., who spent last week here, returned to Leesburg. MRS. HATTIE ONLEY and Miss Emma P. Williams were the week-end guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin Perkins in Annsnpolls, Md. DODSON LEADS MASONS WASHINGTON—A. E. Dotson was elected mayor of the District of Columbia at a meeting of the order Wednesday night in the new Masonic Temple, 10th and U streets, northwest. Other officers elected were: Frank D. McKinney, deputy grand master; John C. Brune, grand senior warden; W. H. Cohran, grand treasurer, and John S. George, grand treasurer. Art Club Miss Kellene Lewis entertained the Art Club. Tuesday night at her home, Second street, nw. The guests made handsome displays in colors to follow which the hostess served a tasty supper. Among those present were Mrs. Vislan Jovian, Mrs. Johnson Lane, Mrs. Jerise Edward-Ellis, Mrs. Louise Brown, Mrs. Astria Campbell, Mrs. Athalia Russeil, Miss Annie Duncan, Mrs. Mabel Patelle Brown, Miss Sara Simpkins, Mrs. Kappa Dinner The Washington Alumunl Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity held its regular monthly dinner at Annzoean's last Satur- day, October 11, 2014. Dr. W. Henry Greene, Dr. Benjamin Hunton, Mortimer M. Harris and Dr. Edward Morrison. Members present included George B. C. Hays, Woolsey W. C. Hays, and James D. Dowling, Dr. James D. Dowling, Pervical Y. Hamilton, Joseph T. Steele, Stephen Blultt, Dr. J. Francis Drey, Louis M. Perkinson, Daniel I. Renfron, Dr. George W. Adams, Dr. J. M. Robinson and Dr. Vincent Thomas. Fortenightly The Fortnightly Club was entertained Tuesday evening, by Mrs. Parthenia Companion, Mrs. Diana Lankford, and those present were: Madames Mabel Lankford, Edda Perry, Josephine Lankford, Alice Clarke, Vivek Pelham, Ida Reed, Ada P. Ross, Mary Bucker, Sadie Summer, Sylla Patterson, Hone Gray and Mrs. John Willett. Club prizes were won by Mrs. Pelham and Miss Gray. Mrs. Clark and Miss Summer were the winning guests. Dramatic Club A Federation of Dramatic Club was organized Monday night, at the home of Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham, director of community organizations, and Mrs. Marle Moore Forrest gave an interesting talk on the organization on the Federation and its work in organizing an effectful tournament. The Beaufort Linthecour Club, the Krigwa Phyers, the College Women's Club, the Galbraith Dramatic Club, the Educational Dramatic Club, and the Esther Players are members of the newly organized Beta Banquet The initiatory banquet of Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, was held on Friday, December 18, at nine o'clock at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Bellford V. Lawson, Jr., was master of ceremonies for the occasion. President Paul Miller welcomed the initiates who were Rober, C. Cowan, P. Devis, D. Means, H. Rober, C. Chank Smith, P. Sinclare, R. O'Nell, R. Osborne, R. Stevens, M. Syphax, R. Wiggs. The faculty guests were: Dr. Scott D.ixon, Professors William Knox, William T. Worthhill, W. Thornhill, L. Whitefield, W. Daniel. Among those present were: R. O, Murray, vice-president; B. Cann, secretary; S. Standford, recording secretry: A. Patteron, treasurer; A. Burwell, parliamentarian; K. Burrell, treasurer; W. Shattman, com-mitte on banquet; W. C. W. Anderson, Charles Baldmore. B. Beasley, Julian Blanche, A. E. Bowles, R. A. Burrell, B. F. Cann, A. C. Anner, Warner Carpenter, Simon Draper, B. A. Gray, Charles Hayes, D. O. W. Holmes, J. Also Lorenzo Henderson, Archie Johnson, Lorraine Woodley, M. M. Mance, K. N. Hyatson, Richardson, Price, E. Price, Richardson, Dewey Rogers, E. James, Albert Smith, James Smith, Stephen Stanford, Liam L. Spencer, William Syphax, Turner, William Taylor, Ivan B. Tayler, Lamar L. Taylor, L. A. A. Washington, Walter Wiley, Elliah B. Wailams, Sylvatus William, Philip Wyatt, Wilbur Strickland, Thomas Willimon, P. H. Hughe, Marc Carpenter, P. E. Robinson, C. A. Robinson, L. A. A. Robinson, John A. Robinson, Pete Tyson, Paul Schmidt, Wiley Morris, Raymond Wiggis, J. W. Hughe, William Knox, Lawrence A. Whitfield, W. J. Roberts, H. Born, William A. French, James Tyson, John Anderson, James Saunders, James Tyson, John Anderson, Prof. Birch. "BLEACHING LOTION" THE SAFE, QUICK SKIN LIGHTENER MARLE'--Always on the Modern Dressing Table (If your dealer cannot supply you, send us your name and address with $1, and we will mail you, postpaid, one bottle of Marle.') Wellington Laboratories, Inc. 1415 Philpot Street, Baltimore, Md. D. C. Society Bookmark for Mrs. DePriest Ten women's organisations of Boston presented Mrs. Oate DePriest, wife of the congregation, in a bookmark inscribed with the following poem: A gift with all good wishes, From all of us to you. And our best hopes for your success In every thing you do. May favour you upon you. And good cheer light your way. And may you not forget the friends Who think of you today. Randall High Debate The last educational meeting of the faculty of the Randall Junior High School took the form of a debate. The question discussed was *Respective*. That teachers who do not achieve the grade standard in their respective subject." Mrs. S. A. L. Norville opened the debate for the affirmative teacher that giving students work which they have not done is demoralizing in that it discourages earnestness and encourages frivolity. Mr. J. C. Bright argued for the negative. He contended that the teacher is justificative in delinquent pupils, first, used the present methods university are therefore is degrade as a means of measuring pupils' efficiency. The atmus here of the meeting indicated the present wa. in favor of the negative. "The Social Service Committee of the school has made plans to distribute the Christmas time to teachers of pro- to as many needy families of the community. College Club The College Alumnae Club met the senior girls of Armstrong, Dozoo, and Dunbar in the Armstrong Club. The purpose of the assembly was to arouse interest in the annual scholarship award of $200 given to a senior girl on the basis of a competitive entrance on the platform were Mrs. Mary A. McNell, member to the board of education; Miss Lucy D. Slowe, dean of howe at Howe; Miss Caroline D. Slowe, dean of girls at Dunbar; Mrs. Orna W. Spivey, dean of girls at Armstrong; Miss Jennie Mustapha, dean of girls at Dozoo; Miss Carrie Lee, Miss Bertrand Lee, and Miss Pereal. The preaching other was Mrs Elsie B. Smith. Interracial Dance. An interracial dance, under the auspices of the Communist Party and Young Communist League of Washington, will be held in the Hall of Honors, Hall 12th and U. streets, northwest. Elaborate arrangements are being made to rally hundreds of Negro and white workers to this affair. All of these will also appear Richard Moore, of New York, well-known Negro working-class fighter and organizer for the American Negro Labor Congress and All-America Anti-Imperialist League, explained. is one of the methods to equitant the Negro masses, the most exploited section of the working class, with the revolutionary program of the Communist Party. A special appeal is being made to the students of the Howard University, many of whom have come from the colonies, whose struggles against U.S. imperialism, the Com Tlie Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly It can change your entire future . . . remember the stage, the screen, beauty parlor, tea rooms and many other careers . . . beckon to YOU WITH THE LIGHTER SKIN. THE MERCANTILE TRADING COMPANY, Inc., gave the first of the series of dinners at Annozeau's Monday night. It was attended by a group of business and pro- fessional people who are interested in business events in Washington. Elks Dance. Nearly 3,500 persons attended the dance given by the Morning Star Lodge and Forest Temple of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. Virginia day night at the our group for the first time danced upon the main floor of the auditorium. The ladies were particularly beautiful in gorgeous new frocks, which made this ball one of the most colorful and brilliant of the season. A beauty contest was the feature of the evening, the honors in this event being awarded to the best dancer, Henderson and Mrs. Beatrice Robinson as the second and third choices, respectively of the judges. Some of the prominent clubs who occupied the stage were the Past Ballet Rulers' Council, the Past Daughter Rulers' Council, the Morning Star Lodge Drill Team, the Imperial Club, the Charity Committee, the Beauty Committee of the Roy S. Boud, the Chairman of Baltimore was chairman, Robert J. Nelson, chairman of the Civil Liberties Commission, the Exalted Ruler of Morning Star Lodge, Dr. Leo Holton, and Mrs. Holton, the Chairman of Marsshall, chairman of the full committee. Ike Dixon's twenty-piece orchestra furnished the music for the occasion. The ball was the first of a series of outstanding entertainments which will be given as a part of the drive of the lodge for the erection of a $200,000 fund to house their activities for which joint commissions for the lodge and the orchestra greatly working out. The Cinderellas." Mrs. Collect Brooks Williams entertained "The Cinderella" and a group of friends at her residence, 912 Westminster street, nw, on Monday night. The club member were: Madames M. Louise Lovett, Erihel Terrell, Billy Mickey, Louise Lovett, Avis Terry, Ullen Fletcher, Misses Alta Milton, Edwina Simpkins, Ruth Harris, Laverna Gernery, Kerne Blackburn, Elizabeth Syphax, Edith Flynn. The guests were: Rachel Clydes, Chloe Bennett, Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, Bernard Stewart, Alenen Harris, Pearl Beley, Madames Dorothy Martin, Leonard Glasco, Ellen J. Contee, Alice S. McApin. The club prizes were won by Mrs. Adams, Lovett, when her Lena McAlinn and Miss Allen Harris were the lucky guests. Dean Adams Talks. Kappa Pi, the honor fraternity of the medical school, held their annual banquet Friday night at the Whitehaw Hotel. Dean Numa P. G. Adams, dean of the medical school, was made an honorary member of the fraternity Dr. Dr. Richard Whitehaw, and the oath. Richmond S. Lane, of the senior class, vice-president of the honor organization, acted as master of ceremonies. Among the faculty members present were Dr. Adams, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Dr. E. C. Curtis, Dr. J. C. Curtis, Dr. George Marth and Dr. Montague Cobb were the graduate members present. The members of Kappa Pi are, Moses W. Young, president of the Kappa Pi society, president Smith, secretary; S. J. Luke, J. Poulson, E. R. Lovelace, and H. S. Robinson, members of the class of 1930 and 1931, respectively. Leslie Archambueau, Joseph Tuluth, Hyacinth Davis, Laverie W. Jones, Raymond Ballinger, Peter D. Johnson, Isaac K. Givens, and Robert R. H. H. Reinhardt, rephys. of the class of 1931. D.C. BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES—PAGE 21 College Fraternities ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY in St. Louis, December 21st to 31st. Steakhouse, Peepersburg Building. The local school have an information booth in tion. Supreme Bassleus, Bobbie B. of Washington. Principal speaker 30th. In Chicago, Maudelle Brown-Bousehold, Chicago. PHI BETA SIGMA will hold a conclave in New York December 30th. Mayor Walker will speak at the annual board meeting at Micha- Zion Chu Chu, December 21st. Mr. Woodson will be the principal at the mass meeting at Absynnba Church. Sunday afternoon. December 21st to 30th. Annual tenth annual house in Nashua December 21st to 30th. Miss Jes- houston, assistant dean of women and university, will be the $4,250 held its regional meeting, with a drive for a special scholarship estment was initiated. Ruth Tappa is grand bassleus. SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY will in its sessions in Cleveland, Ohio, Crie- nage. ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY is open its annual session, December 16. The meeting is chaired by Forrester B. Washington is chair of the entertaining committee. Saturday is a greater part of Sunday will be spent in the meeting. The meeting will be held in the Selma Seminary, where Bishop R. E. of the M. E. Church, is the speaker of the Rev. W. A. Alexander, public speaker of the Rev. W. A. Alexander, the Interracial Commission. Dr. W. Derrick, of Philadelphia, is featured use date for presiding. On the program is also a post-season ball game between Virginia State and Derby Club The board of: governors of the District consisting of Dr. B. H. Early, Dr. K. A. Goodlee, Attorneys h. H. Nebel, L. W. Parks, Dr. John A. Turner, M. A. Lilje and Mr. C. A. Cornish, held a last Saturday evening, to arrange party a midnight dinner, party, to be given the Derby Club, to each executive of the fashionable McLaren Friday evening, December 27 1971 will have their annual smoker at Thursday during the month of January, 1971. Mrs. Wormley Hostess. Mrs. Emma D. Wormley entertained Friday Night Bridge Club at her 2003 Elden street, near this meeting with Mrs. Dolly Reid, Mrs. Lilian Wells, M. H. C. Scurlock, Mrs. Mary E. Hall, K. Kelly Mills, Mrs. W. J. Baudet, K. Darden, of North Carolina, Mrs. C of North Carolina, Mrs. S. Skelcher, McLaren, Mrs. Rebecca Powell. The members present were: A. S. Gray, Mrs. Louise Hammer Burrell M. J. Hayden Johnson, Mrs. Charles L. W. Emnett, Mrs. Josenna L. W. Rebecca Powell. 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Civilian Commissioner I had that h. hoped that a civil commission, with extensive experience, who not to impatiety with the Haitian but who could also help solve difficult political and economic problems, would be appointed in the future. Representative Stephen G. Porter Representative chairman of the for-affairs committee, favorably reported to the House providing 65,000 for a commission to study and review the policies of United States in Haiti, by President Hoover. Preceding the report of the resolution, the foreign affairs committee held an open hearth. Undersecretary Joseph P. Cotton interviewed Joseph C. Johnson, committee that the treaty will be enforced in 1936 and that it is timely for Congress to formulate a policy with respect to the military should be together in or near of Haiti. Not Certain of Getting Out "It is the purpose to leave Haiti an independent government?" asked Representative Henry Allen Cooper, Dr. Wesley. Students' proposal, replied Mr. Cotton, "does not indicate what is proposed to be done with Haiti. It has proposed to Congress that it create a commission to go there and remain the facts and out where it is to do." E. S. Hasn't Made Good Representative Sol Bloom (Dem.) asked what had been done in the suggestions made in the Senate to Senator Medill M. which investigated conditions Haiti in 1922. Bloom stated that he could not any difference in conditions in 1926 and the conditions there Mr. Cotton admitted that changes were not rapid. Lithiumium Objects The text of the resolution was criticized by Representative Charles Lintheim (Dem. Ma.) at point of view. Mr. Cotton, who does not even call for a 'report, nor study of conditions' The resolution provides that the commission is to study and review the policies of the National City Bank and to a discussion of Haiti's $19,000.-.000 debit, it was brought out that the indebtedness is mostly to individuals in the United States and that that bank here are hold privately by the National City Bank of New York. Not Much Expected Representative Fish predicted that much the same as the 1922 Senate committee report. He stated, however, that he would vote for the resolution. U. S. Exolution Representative George Huddleston, Dem. Ala.), reneged his attack on Haitians Want Highly Paid U.S. White Profs. Sent Home Natives Insist English Speaking Teachers be Supplanted by those Who Can Talk French. WASHINGTON, D.C. — (CNS.)—Since the present Haitian troubles, leading to martial law and the firing on the people at Aux Ouest originated with a strike at the Dauphin school, the American inquiry suggested by President Hoover, probably will center at the school in the Service Technique. It is charged that nearly a dozen instructors of the Damien Agricultural School or practical extension work administered by the Service Technique are drawing good wages and expense money from Haitian taxpayers while unable to speak French, and are otherwise unfit for their work among the natives. The usual practice of the competent instructors is not to appear at classes at all, but to write out their lectures and have them translated for the students by assistants. Draw $4,000 Salaries The white professors accused of being unable to speak the students' language include Dr. Hawk, an expert on professional instruction, salary $4000, teaching with $5000, Mackinon, agriculturist, $4000; Dunbar, assistant chemist, $4000; Scarborough, expert on rural teaching, $4000; Stadmiller, forestry expert, $4000; Scott, general farm expert, $4000; Leonard, coffee specialist, $5000; Leonard, agriculturist, $4000. Another half dozen instructors, all drawing salaries of about $4000, arrived just as the school was closed by the students. The skiers originally tried to oust Georges Fouche Freeman, white, U.S. head of the school, whose salary is $10,000 a year, but when shown a clause in his contract that he would continue in the salary he offered, if outsteered, the students dropped their demand. They stoned his house, however. Boughton, veterianian; Martin, marketing expert; Vision, chemist; Dosier, entomologist, and several others, praised for their work in school. Want Haitians "Some of the inefficient men can be replaced by Haitians," said Schiller Nicolas, president of the committee of employees. "We have to work with the driving men capable of working into their places, but we haven't obtained a change." The Porter Resolution. (Favorably Reported in House Saturday.) "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is authorized to appoint a commission to study and review the policies of the United States in Haiti, and there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for the expenses of such a commission, including expenses of said commission in Haiti and in the United States, compensation of employees, travel and subsistence or per diem in lieu of subsistence (notwithstanding the provisions of any other act), stenographic and other services by contract if deemed necessary, rent of office in the District of Columbia or elsewhere, purchase of necessary books and documents, printing and binding, official cards, and such other expenses as may be authorized by the Secretary of State, $50,000." The resolution was subsequently revised, giving the commission six or seven months to investigate conditions. On the American occupation of Haiti, He declared that there was no justification of it. He charged that Haitian land was being delivered into the hands of "American exploiters" and that the Haitian government's finances were being concentrated in American institutions. RALEIGH. — A pardon is being sought for Alvin Mansel, nearly lynched by a mob, sentenced three years before he was saved a white Manse, was saved from death by the governor, who declared that he was nbt sufficiently convinced that the defendant was guilty therefore, he could not let him be Heads D.C. Masons Again A. E. Dotson, who will serve his second term as Grand Master of the District of Columbia, Masons. RUSSIA CARTOONS U.S. MASSACRE IN HAITI One Drawing Shows" Huge Uncle Sam Setting on Tiny Negro. Says U.S. Engineered Recent Patriotic Outbreak. WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNS.) — The Haitian situation is being watched with keen interest by European nations as it is the current belief on the continent that the revolt in theattle Republic is aimed directly at American interference with domestic rule. The press of Paris and Moscow are particularly outspoken. Russian Cartoon A Soviet cartoonist pictures an enormous Uncle Sam swaiting a tiny Negro on a table like a fly with the finger on the inringe on the Kellogg Peace Pact. The cartoon's title is "Righteous Wrath." Another presents a cartoon of a bird on a hand, above which wave; the American flag, putting an automatic pistol to his head. The title of the cartoon is "Stimson Varies His Note." The army's paper follows the same line but there a Negro, bound to the mouth of a cannon, holds the Kellogg pact and looks reproachfully at Uncle Sam. The "Kellogg Pact Does not Apply." French Comments The Paris Soir charges that the recent insurrection in Haiti was engineered by the American authorities for the withdrawal of troops, and claims that American influence in Haiti is disastrous in every respect. Liberate the rarely in agreement with the Soir in reviewing the history of the last thirteen years says: "We are told that a commission to be sent to study the situation; but holders and ships are being sent first." WASHINGTON, D. C. — The contract for the transfer of 200 colored Federal prisoners to the custody of the Georgia Prison Commission for road construction in Chatham County Georgia, led to the introduction of a new prison guard, the Guardia, Republican of New York in the House last Saturday. The La Guardia resolution would direct the Attorney General to inform relative to Federal prisoners under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice Two Prison Bills Two bills introduced by Representative John J. Boylan, Democrat, of New York, also deal with Federal prisoners. One of them provides for the reorganization of the administration of Federal prisons and authorizes the Attorney General's contract for the administration of United States prisons and to establish Federal jails. The other bill provides for the diversification of employment for Federal prisoners and for each of the schools in trades and occupations. U.S. Cruiser Quits Haiti; WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Cruiser Galveston, ordered to Haiti during the recent disturbances, was released December 17 and sailed for the U.S. The curfew law which has been in force for two weeks has been suspended but martial law remains. SENATE STARTS PROBE WASHINGTON, D.C.—A resolution introduced by Senator Robert H. Wagner, (Dem, N.Y.) called upon the senate to explain of its action in leasing 200 colored federal prisoners to the state of Georgia for road construction work. Wagner sald, that the leasing of federal prisoners in states for work of this character is without sanction of the law and smacks of indentured or forced labor which has been condemned by the civilized The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 English Writer Estimates 100,000 Slaves in Liberia Lady Simon Concludes there are Four to Six Million Persons in Bondage in the World. Communists Stage Demonstration Against Murder of Haitians by U.S. Marines. NEGROES PICKET Party Leaders Plan to Continue Fight on Oppression. WASHINGTON. — President Herbert Hoover suddenly ordered the release of 36 members of the Communist Party. Party and Young Communist League arrested Saturday afternoon during a demonstration against the oppression of Haiti, staged before the State and War Departments. Rufus Coker, 17 years old, of Philadelphia, Pernsylvania, and Wilbur Upshaw, 65 years of age, of Chester, Pennsylvania, and the party. The chief executive declared that the "misguided youth," who were first held on $100 bail, charged with the violation of "parading on government reservation without a license" released and sent to their parents. Mr. Hoover's act followed a successful picketing of the government house one hundred workers, many Many from Baltimore Led by Paul Crouch, 26 years old, and Sylvia Langdon, both white, of New York City, they went to the executive mansion carrying placards with the legends reading "Dow With Hoover," "Defend the Revolting Haitians Against Haiti," "And We Demand Full Social, Political, Economic and Racial Equality for Negros." Upshaw was the oldest person in the party. He was seen in the front row, marrying the placard "Dow Off Haiti." None of the party entered the White House grounds. They were arrested at the gates, and charged with parading without a permit. All of the group were later released. They ordered to order not to give them "the favor of cheap martyrdom." RICH TENN. BUSINESS MAN PUT ON SPOT RICH TENN. BUSINESS MAN PUT ON SPOT Beale Street Taxi: Head Killed as re Stepped on Porch MEMPHIS, Tenn.—All clues in the killing of Amos McCullough, 38, 940 McDowell, have failed, police declare here. McCullough was shot as he stopped on the front porch of his home early Friday morning of last week. A taxi driver, a gambler and McCullough's widow were questioned, but all were released after convincing that they knew nothing of the killing. McCullough was owner of the Panama Taxi Company, the Panama Cafe, several room rooms and a drunk store all logged on or near the internet. Fake Doctor Imprisoned NEW YORK. — Raynold R. Felix. 166 W. 128th street, was sentenced to an indeterminate term in the penitentiary Monday for collecting big fees as a practicing physician without a license. Doctor Held on "Doe Charge CINCHNATTI, Ohio. — Dr. E. G. Coley. arrest: last week on a narcotic charge, is out on $2,500 ball. LONDON. England.—Although the Liberian government denies slavery exists there, Lady Simon of Bristol has published, estimates that there are between 100,000 and 500,000 slaves in Liberia. She also figures that there are between 4,000,000 and 6,000,000 slaves in the world today and that the slave trade still continues in many parts of the world, including China, Abyssia, and Liberia. Abyssinia. Worse Absynisia, with some 2,000,000 slaves, Lady Simon thinks, is the chief offending country. The economic system of the nation is based on slave raiders. "They begin first with the slave raider," she says. "who is a merciless man-hunter. raiding a village, killing without mercy those who offend those whom he intends to sell to the slave traders." "Major Darley has described a Dr. Stephen J. Lewis Columbus, Shipwrecked there at Christmas Time in 1492. WASHINGTON, D.C., (CNS.) Haiti is pictured by the National Geographic Society's report as a and where Columbus established the first white settlement in the new world and where his ship was wrecked. The report reads in part: "To avoid confusion, it must be explained at the outset that the name Haiti is used sometimes to denote the entire island, which is the second largest mass in the West Indies and sometimes to denote the mainland of Haiti, which occupies the western third of its area. The possibilities of confusion are increased by the fact that the island is also known as Santo Domingo and San Domingo; names applied literally to the Dominican Republic which occupies the eastern two-thirds of the land unit." KILLING REVEALS MAN POSED FOR YEARS AS WOMAN Annabelle Jones, Dead, Turns Out to be John Hill. High Land "The name 'Haiti' is much used because it was the descriptive term, meaning 'high land', given to the island by its aborigines. This was the favorite island of the West Indies to Columbus, who reserved for it the most complimentary land he ever observed. Hisnarope, which he discovered in 'Little Spain'. Garden of Eden "Something of the impression which this beautiful and promising island made on the great discoverer can be gleaned from the reference 'Eden' by the fact that he named the point at which he set foot on Haiti, December 8, 1492, the 'Vale of Paradise'. "Columbus's ship Wrecked" "History has been prodigal to the island of Haiti and has crowded one interesting and treacherous land, in India, a relatively short span of years since the eve of white men first beheld its towering peaks. On its northern coast, near the present Cape Holland, Columbus to the new world, was wrecked on Christmas Eve, 1492, and from its broken historic boards was set up by the crew the first structure built on the island. Western Hemisphere This was the fortress of Navidad, in which the men of the Santa Maria were killed while Columbus was on his return voyage to Spain, to report the making discovery of the Indies." First Settlement "Farther to the east, on the northern coast of the island, Columbus built on his return the first white settlement in the new continent, the city of Santo Domingo for the queen had made his voyage of discovery possible. On this trip Columbus brought with him to this magic island a great fleet bearing a large number of vessels. After defeating the natives the conquerors built the city of Santo Domingo—first permanent city established by Europeans in America, — for many years the most important outpost of Western civilization." VIRGINIANS WED IN D.C. WASHINGTON D.C. — Three persons from Virginia were granted licenses to wed here last week. They were: Miss Ethel Overnall, 21, of Purcellville, Virginia, wed to Henri K. 20, by the Rev. Ernest Gibbs Douless Shepard, 55, and Mrs Pearl Brown, 45, both of Alexandra Va. The Rev. John P. Kinkett officiated. N.Y. GIRL WED IN D.C. WASHINGTON D.C. — Miss Cress Pletcher, 18 of Rochester, N.Y., was wed to Clifton Walker, here last week by the Rev. James A. Carter. ing across the desert, the men roped together, the women and children following as best they can. The little babies, when the mothers are too weak to carry them, are strapped two and three together on the mules. Thus they reach the slave market where they are sold to the traders. Families are broken up never to meet again. They are sold into a life of hopeless misery which ends only with the grave. "The punishments are terrible. I have a picture of a slave in a stoleous dress. His hand for him had been cut off and he was thrown into the market place to die in terrible suffering. "Children in Hong Kong, China, are still bought and sold although this is British territory and there is a law against slavery. In slavery, 15 or 16 children are 15 or 16 years old." KILLING REVEALS MAN POSED FOR YEARS AS WOMAN Annabelle Jones, Dead, Turns Out to be John Hill. TWICE MARRIED 20,000 View Remains of Man-Woman. SHREVEPORT, La. — The fatal thud of a bullet, which thud of a drinking party Wednesday night passed through the body of Annabelle Jones led to the subsequent discovery that "Annabelle" was a he-man. "Annabelle" came here from Monroe, La., about five months ago. He has been successful in passing a woman until the fatal quarrel, and then he did the shooting, jealous of "Annabelle's" attention to her husband. Used Paint and Wigs The poser was sent to the hospital where he died. An examination there revealed "Annabelle's" real sex. The coroner, "F. F. Husband," never seen a similar case. The clever use of wigs, pads, paint, flashy jewelry and softly lingerie had helped in making the deception so perfect that none sus- Was Married A marriage license found on the masquerader's person showed that he had been married to a man, Leroy Minger, at Monroe, La., in 1924. It is also rumored that he was also married to another man. Dallas, Texas, from whom he was divorced, has identified Annabelle as John Hill of Hollande, Mississippi, where he is said to have a grown, married daughter. Crowds View Body More than 20,000 persons, white and colored, visited the undertaking establishment where the body was taken, to see the man-woman, whose career has no parallel in this section of the country. Showed Strain The continual "passing" for a woman made apparent effects on the facial features of "Annabelle." The ears, terns nose and cheeks resemble those of a woman who has lived under a mental strain while the hands mouth and chin are masculine in the absence of wig, rouge and jewelry. Thomas, charged with firing the fatal shot, and Eddie were lodged in jail. Both claim the slaying was accidental. CHURCH TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION Montfaucon Post, white American Legion, entered suit in circuit court Monday for the sale at public auction of the Metropolitan Community Church, Madison avenue near Dolphin street. The suit is directed against Rev. Frederick Douglass, his wife and Dr. O. Jones. Recorder拿 $15,000 first mortgage held by the Maryland Mortgage Company; one for $10,000 held by the Montfaucon Post, and a third of $10,000 held by the National Holding Original purchase price of the church is said to be in the neighbor- Metropolitan recently moved into a $57,000 church building. MANUEL'S WIFE SAYS HE'S WORTH $200,000 Luther Manuel, Greek freeman, who has been sued by his wife, Fay Louse Manuel, for divorce in the Muskegue, Oklahoma, courts, is with $200,000, mortgage, Mrs. Manuel declared in a letter to the 'AFRO-AMERICAN this week. Her husband is in no way connected with the national Business says, nor has he ever owned real estate in Boston and Chicago. Mr. Manuel herself, she declares, is an undergraduate at Washington school, but says she has never denied that she is a member of the Negro race. As to appearing on the stage as a dancer she says, "when a benefit dance was given for charity and Wheatley Hospital at Convention Hall, when the debutantes and sub-debutantes participated in this annual affair." Correction The AFRO-AMERICAN of November 23rd carried the Mowing parade concerning the Manuel divorce case. "Simmons testified that Mrs. Simmons got drunk in Chicago and that they hadn't been up for hour in the morning because the party stayed out until she could sober up." His transcript should have read: "Simmons testified that Mrs. Manuel got drunk in Chicago and that they didn't get home until an early hour in the morning," etc. The AFRO-AMERICAN regrets the error. VIRGINIAN WEDS IN D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Miss Moody Hunt, 19, of Petersburg, W. Va., beamed with pride as she joined season 20, here last week. The Rev. W. Westray performed the ceremony. PERSONAL If the young lady, who left the Republic Theatre about 7:20 p.m. on Monday, prepares a trench coat and carrying a copy of the AFRO-AMERICAN, will phone North 6237 and ask for Mr. Robbin to learn something to her advantage. NEW DIST. ATTORNEY Frank W. Adams, who was recently appointed Assistant District Attorney in Washington to succeed Ernest J. Davis. ADAMSGETSPOST AS ASST. ATTY. Native of New Haven Succeeds Davis in D.C. Court. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Frank W Adams, clerk of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, assigned Judge James B. Pollock to point an assistant United States attorney last Thursday by United States Attorney Leo A. Rover. Mr. Adams will succeed Ernest J. Davis, whose resignation, effective December 1, was forced, Senator Cole Blease (Dem. S.C.), told the Senate. He will be in charge of gambling prosecutions, including "numbers"案. Romeo Horad, Howard Law '25, an employee in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, has been named as clerk in the Municipal Court, succeeding Adams. Born in New Haven Mr. Adams was born in New Haven, Conn. He is 36 years old, and is married. He graduated from the New England High School in 1912, from 1913 to 1916, attended Dartmouth College from 1913 to 1916, and received the degree of bachelor of arts from the University of New York. He was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and the Court of Appeals October 11, 1925. He was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and the Court of Appeals October 11, 1925. He is the treasurer of the Washington bar association, secretary of Mu Lambda chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, members of Masonic lodges at New Haven. ONE DEAD, ONE HURT IN D.C. 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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Commending the witnesses for their unusual veracity, Judge Ralph Givens, Saturday, in police court, dismissed the case against two Howard University students charged with disorderly conduct and assaulted all three with two officers last Monday morning at Sixth street and Howard place. Judge Givens stated that he had never tried a case in which he was more convinced of the truthfulness of witnesses than of the seven students and one instructor who testified for the defense in this case. He said the testimony reflected the铝 Gi be brought to the highest credit upon the character training given at Howard University. Clay from Baltimore The two students, Leroy A. Clay, age 19, of Baltimore, Md., and James P. Ramsey, age 19, of Philadelphia, Pa., were driving in a Ford roadster to the university campus on Monday morning when words were encountered earlier, who later moved to be officers of the law. A fight ensured, attracting a large number of students with the possibility of serious consequences. Clay and Ramsey were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and assault, altho the officers had knocked Ramsey down against Clay, and Ramsey was released on his personal bond. OXYGEN REVIVES GIRL AFTER "DEATH" First Time Method Used Successfully In the U. S. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Miss Juda Campbell, aged 15, was brought back from the grave Saturday when an intravenous injection of oxygen received her thirteen minutes after respiration. Miss Campbell, after undergoing an operation, apparently died. Her breathing ceased. Adrenalin was injected and artificial respiration failed. The physician in charge then injected oxygen into a vein in the girl's left arm. After ten minutes she was girl was taken breath deeply and regularly. In four hours she was conscious and she is expected to recover. Physicians say this is the first time oxygen injection successfully used in the United States. WASHINGTON, D.C.—(GNS.)—District bootleggers have gone to the dogs. At least 19 Orin Whiting, 48, twenty-five feet near, street M, northwest, has, by using his hound to make deliveries of pint bottles of liquor, according to Third Precinct police. Whiting was taken in a raid which netted a gallon of whiskey. As the legal question of disposing of a canine transporter of liquor has not been settled by the courts, the district attorney with the bottle strapped in a pocket on its side was released. 326 Rosenwald Schools ```markdown ``` UNION DENTAL PARLORS Fund Head Reports 326 New Buildings Were Erected Last Year. TOTAL NOW 4,729 Housing and Public Health Nursing are New Fields. CHICAGO.—(ANP).—What Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist, has done during the year closing June 30th, 1829, to help Negroes in the United States to help themselves is told in the report of the Rosenwald "Jund of which Edwin R. Embree is president. This report was made to the board of Trustees of the Fund and released to the public Monday morning. 326 Schools The report points out that "during the year 1928-1929 the Fund cooperated in building 326 rural elementary and high schools, 36 shops for educational training and 13 homes for teachers and in schools already built, 78 additional rooms were constructed. This brings the total of modern schools, shops and teachers' homes aided by the 189 counties of fourteen southern states. The sums given from the Fund for construction of these schools during the past year amounted to $326,450. For the same schools contributions from groves were $113, and public funds, $214,386." Half Million Scholars Through these 4,729 schools, 12,594 teachers are employed and 568,733 Negro boys and girls are afforded an opportunity to receive an education. Each year finds an increase in the number of students and better teachers and better education. Backward Counties Special emphasis was placed on backward counties. On June 11, 1928, 1928 counties but, there were 198 counties in fourteen southern states which had a Negro population of over five per cent, and in 1928 there were 198 modern type. In order to stimulate building in these counties, the Fund has offered to contribute one and one-tenth of the first Rosenwald school constructed in any of these counties. As a result of this offer, forty such counties were built schools during the fiscal year, 1928-1929. Colleges Aided Private institutions that were helped by the Fund during the past year were: Lincoln, Howard, Fisk, Atlanta, Bennett, and Wiley. The Talegaard, Talegaard, and Wiley, and the newly founded Dillard University in New Orleans, La. Fellowships Realizing that if colleges are to do effective work the faculty must be composed of the highest trained individuals, many fellowships have been granted during the past year and to assure the faculty of books the Fund has helped many institutions to acquire adequate libraries. Nurces According to the report of President Embree, "appropriations have been made to make the hospital to be appointed in a total of sixteen counties in Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida, and gifts were made to Mercy Hospital in Philadel- phia, St. Agnes Hospital, affiliated with St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, N.C. Richardson Memorial Hospital, Richardson and the Charity Hospital, in Seymour. "The sum of $30,000 was appropriated toward the work of the Tennessee Department of Health of Negro County and host facilities in that state." Housing A new field entirely was entered into during the past year, namely that of housing, and the capital for the erection of one of the most modern apartment buildings in the City of Chicago. The purpose is to provide the state and local accommodations can be furnished Negroes at prices which they can afford and will be willing to pay. This return on the investment." Dr. Vernon Johns at Baptist Conference "Races's Future Depends Upon Own Contributions," Says Va. Seminary Head "The question of the Negro's future depends not upon what other people for himself," declared Dr. Vernon H. will do for him but what he will do Johns, president of the Virginia Theological Seminary in his speech to the Baptist Ministers Conference, Monday. Stating that the three great tests of civilization were the ability to project enterprises over long periods and to maintain these in unbroken success, Johns said a large scale and the ability to bring causes through difficulties, Dr. Johns said: "The test of a race being civilized is not that of a race the things of race, but that can produce the things of civilization. "A people," he said, "who regard themselves as having already arrived before they are born, and who must own their arrival. We must be able to armish ourselves for a common cause. We must develop enough unselfishness to begin and work for something for which we will not be the sole beneficiaries, but we will be the most important than what we build individually. The day is rapidly approaching when unless we have some centrally owned organization we are going to drop off one by one. Our future is coming from a group." *bookworm* $100.00 GBP Members of the Ministers Conference made personal gifts to the amount of $101.25 to the seminary and $100 to the university for a mass meeting on New Year's Day, when Dr. John will again speak, and the seminary quartette will speak. The ministers auspices. This mass meeting will benefit the seminary and another substantial amount is hoped to be communicated to the ministers. E. H. Hall to Speak. The order of the day at the next meeting will be the Rev. E. H. Hall, who will speak. The present were members of the Rev. E. B. Boddle, of New Rochelle, N. Y. Cornell Has Negro Week NEW YORK—Cornell University is holding "Negro Week," arranged for and sponsored by the Cornell Committee, and amone the speakers are Walter White. Acting Secretary of the N.A.A.C.P. Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols, editor of The Crisis, and a concert by the Uica singers. ARMY SEREGANY SHIDCIA ASHISHI Dwilling to his wife where he spent two days away from home, Sergeant William Brown, 38, of the Service Detachment at For Myer, near this head through the head with a 45 automatic. The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 --- But few papers, if any, equal the AFRO-AMERICAN in its composition, appearance, neatness, accuracy, truthfulness and the wide range of news carried by the AFRO-AMERICAN. Certainly, no single periodical among our several hundred, excels it. Chief Secretary of the Southeast Missouri and Illinois Annual Conference, C.M.E. Church. A Church Adds 400 Members The 16th Street Baptist Church and Community Center, Huntington, W.Va., observed "Educational Day," December 16, 2014, presided—Dr. Franklin Halsted Clapp, president Gannon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., and Dr. John W. Barco, vice-president of the church, for two years, which certification for work done is given by the university. Dr. Barco outlined the function of the church as its minister. He emphasized again and again the church should function in all realms of life. He spoke in glowing praise of the playground, employment agency and recreational features of the Sixteenth Street Church, which has added over 400 members in the last year and a Mark Fisher is minister of the church. C.M.E. Prelate Speaks; First Woman Delegate Bishop J. Arthur Hamlett, presiding bishop of the Eighth Episcopal District, Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, speaking before the Southeast Missouri and Illinois Conference declared: "The church is not made up of 'Angels' who have been dropped down from the skies, but is made up of human beings who are subject to mistakes common to human beings. The church is not made up of the bars are to be lowered in the least. Jesus chose His disciples, not upon a basis of what they were, but rather upon a basis of what they meant." Delegates to the 1930 General Conference of the denomination to be held at Louisville. Ky., next May, elected were: Dr. T. S. Jenkins, D. M. S. Meyer, W. Womack, St. Louis; J. W. Jacobs, St. Louis; B. J. Smith, Chicago; J. M. Wooden, Clarksburg, W.Va.; W. H. Parker, Chicago; H. W. Evans, St. Louis; J. B. McClain, Chicago; A. C. Parker, Ind. and, C. E. Chapman, Detroit. The lay delegation is composed of: J. M. Sampson, E. D. Strayhorn, J. S. Vaughn, J. C. Campbell, J. W. Golden, Dr. R. G. Martin, J. C. Simpson, R. L. Johnson, Mrs. Maxie Harris-Craig, N. J. Tabor, R. L. Johnson. Mrs. Maxie Harris-Craig is the first woman ever legally elected a delegated to a C.M.E. General Conference. One woman was elected to the 1926 General Conference at Kansas City, but was contested and unseated. The 1926 General Conference enacted a law-making woman eligible to election. "Have we at any time stood by and witnessed the failure of some project or plan, not because we could not, but because we would not, join heartily in that failure, and in that we have failed to exploit the spirit of helpfulness, in proportion we have caused the Master's work of the Kingdom to fail."—The Rev. W. A. English, pastor of the Sharp Street Memorial M.E. church, city. "Too many people think being righteous consists entirely of doing nothing; but doing righteousness is a good that they are good for nothing. They fail to see that being unproductive is being unrighteous. If you think you are going to be heaven by not doing anything you might as well be doing anything. You are... going there anyway, for what you didn't do."—The Rev. Vernon H. Johns, president of the Virginia Theological Seminary. Emancipation Day. Charles Satchle Morris, Jr., professor of English, at Tennessee State, will deliver the annual emancipation address at Memorial Auditorium, Chattanooga, Wednesday. The occasion attracts a large number of between three and four thousand persons, being one of the largest celebrations in the South. Commend White Pastor. Congratulations and praise have been telegraphed by the N.A.A.C.P. to Rev. Adelbert J. Helm, white, of Detroit, who resigned as pastor of the Bethi Elveghale Christian Church, Orville Brummer, who was director of education in protest against membership of Negros from church membership In the telegram sent Rev. Mr. Helm by Walter White, acting secretary of the N.A.A.C.P., reads as follows: “I have just read in your letter of resignation as pastor of the Bethel Evangelical Church in protest against the accession from membership of the Negroes. It is impossible for me adequately to express my admiration for your courageous deed.” “Few men, in the Christian Church, placed in your position, would have dared place ideals, principles and high ethical standards above expediency. It is the Church whose Christianity cannot surmount the color line, who will be the loser. You have proved that you believe the Christianity which you preach, which sadly is true of but few in the Christian Church. May your act serve as example and inspiration to others that they too may have the courage to combat vicious race prejudice.” Motion to accept the minister's resignation was made immediately, but a substitute motion was accepted that the resignation be tabled. Dr. Helm declared Sunday that he would not withdraw his resignation and that his resignation would automatically take effect March 3, 1930. Inferiority Complex. Most people suffer from an inferiority complex, declared Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, white, in his seminary in New York City, Sunday. "The world is too much for them." Dr. Fosdick said, "they whimper and quit." As a remedy, therefore, he suggested recognition by every individual that there is such a thing as a perseverance. "The one is able to define the limits and the influence of a good deed or a good life. Individuals must identify themselves with something greater than themselves and must come to realize their strengths and must accomplish life is liveable and worth living. RRLORS Lts. Opp. Lex. Mkt. Ph. Cal. 2990 TEETH Reward to You--- Christmas ALL OUR TES on on artificial teeth Baltimore. Teeth Extracted FREE When Other Work Is Done Ill-Fitting Teeth Reset Teeth Cleaned Modern Painless Methods Special Attention Given Nervous Persons ESSES Old Time Religion. Dr. Fred B. Smith, of New York, moderator of the National Council of Congregational Churches, in an address last week said that: "Genuine and profound relief could solve all the problems now facing the nation." So it isn't only the old ante-bellum Negro who cries aloud for the old-time religion. Dr. Wesley Speaks Again. How Slavacy Divided the Methodist Episcopal, the Baptist Church and the Presbyterian Church, into northern and southern regions. Dr. Charles H. Wesley, professor of history at Howard University, before the A.M.E. Preachers Meeting at Bethel Church, Monday. Christian Church and Slavacy." He told how all races, black, white, yellow and brown have been enslaved in some parts of the world. 1309, he said. Pope Clement V condemned most population of Venice to slavery. Bishops, abbots and archbishops are known to have had slaves throughout the middle ages. Throughout the nineteenth century, Wesley said, "the record of the white Christian churches toward slavery is a shameless h"ocracy. Records show that some of the churches were slaves. One of them which was attended by all the students of Hamden Sydney College and Union Theological Seminary, Virginia, had slaves enough to pay their pastor a fee. Some white churches near the college that supported the pastor in whole or in part in the same way. "The Georgia annual conference of the clergy as a whole as follows, Resolved. That we view slavery as a civil and domestic institution, and one with which, as ministers of Christ, we have nothing to do." The Charleston, S.C. Baptist Association declared. "This association ives not consider that the holy scriptures have made the fact of slavery a question of morals at all." "As one reads the shameful record, he is led to cry out. 'O. religion, what crimes have been committed in thy name.' "The Christian church was here maintaining an attitude sharply opposed to the attitude of Jesus. The weakness of the church is never more glaringly seen than when it departs from the religion of Jesus and sets up a religion of its own convenience. "If Christian people had followed heroically the Jesus way of life, the Kingdom of Physical Equality among men in America might have come more easily. How like the present attitude of the church toward economic and social equality is this past attitude toward laborers." Here and There. R. Maurice Moss, retiring secretary of the Baltimore Urban League, will be on Monday, on the subject, "The Church and Industrial Conditions." Bishop A. L. Gaines has warned bishops to stop pedaling changes to the church annual conference. This, said the bishop, will do the ministers more harm than good. Leave those things on the bishop make the appointments. A.M.E. ministers of Baltimore wired President Hoover Monday, asking Dr. Hawkins, denominational secretary, on the Haitian commission. The resignation of the Rev. J. M. Mitchell, the pastor of the Episcopal Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington was accepted by a majority of less than a dozen votes. We shall miss Dr. Walrud as he continues "...ministry by the new raised Book of Commu- Prayer, of the Protestant Episcopal Church, represents 15 years' work and is now being used in local church services." The omission of the word "chey" by the bride in the marriage service and the words, "with my worldly goods, I thee endow," by the bridegroom. Cardinal Gibbons Meeting. Father LaFarge and Dr. James E. Gregg, former president of Hampton University, served as the president John D. Agar and James Bryne, regent of the University of New York, were speakers at a Catholic dinner held at Sherrys, recently in the in- ternational Cardinal Gibbons Institute at Ridge, Md. Father LaFarge declared that America might well concern itself in laying down lines and limits for the developments of the colored race. BISHOP FLIPPER STIRS UP FLORIDA PASTORS Many With Wives Teaching Schools are Shifted Around State JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (ANP) — Bishop J. S. S. Flipner who opened the East Florida conference of the A.M. E. Church in St. James Church here, stated to his men, to make Methodist preachers out of all of you. I shall see that you all bear the burden of the church. Some of you have had fat positions all of your ministerial lives, but now I am going to send the pastor to West, and from West to East. The bishop proceeded to carry out his assertion by making a general clean up of most of his important charges. Every church Temples once occupied the church. Week of the Jacksonville pastors were moved and the bishop states that he will follow the same procedure in the South Florida conference which includes Miami and West Palm Beach. Many of the preachers' wives are school teachers, and dislike to give up their schools, but the bishop stated that when a man enters the Methodist ministry nothing is said about his wife, and all must be moved alike. PASTOR 27 YEARS BURIED TUESDAY Rev. Mansfield Washington, Pastor of Jerelko Baptist Church Dead FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Jerelko Baptist Church for 27 years, died at his home near Snell, Va. Saturday, December 14th, after an illness of ten days. He served in Spotsylvania and Caroline counties. For ten years he was president of the People's Benevolent and Fraternal Society. He is survived by his wife, three sons and six daughters. The funeral was held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at St.腴庐 Baptist church, of which he was one of the founders Bey, G. B. Lindsay pastor official. Erected Last Year Looking at the World From a Woman's Point of View Nannie H. Burroughs © A.N.P. Why People Go to the Dogs Instead of Church Money Invested in Churches Does Not Give Adequate Returns. Negroes have invested more money in churches than they have in any other enterprise in the world. When churches are used, PROFERLY, the people get more out of them than they do out of any other enterprise in the world. The people are their only welfare group for whose salaries and upkeep Negroes seem to feel responsible. Up to the last decade the Negro to Church and his religious obligations most seriously. He felt it his bound duty to build churches and "spote" the ministry. In return for their investment in property and their religious obligations most seriously, his millions of dollars tied up in churches that are shut up four-fifths of the year — run down, going to pieces, standing still while the leaders are wasting time and money, fighting, and preaching spurious doctrines, in the name of the Christian religion. Waste and Bad Management "The colossal waste and bad management, that are so evident in church life, would not be tolerated nor supported in any other enterprise or profession. O religion! what! that full morrow is in helplessness, it is helplessed in in thy name, The Bible says, "Will a man rob God?" Yes, any church that gets a dollar's worth of sacrifice and gives back a dime's worth of robbery is not in the church. That is just every church gives that is shut up four-fifths of the time, run down, neglected and tolerates poor preaching and questionable living on the part of the leaders, your own, and in some cases, the dime has a hole in it. Locked Up Dirty Thousands of our churches are not only locked up but are left dirty and "topsy turvy" from Sunday to Saturday, and only brushed up on Saturday. This condition is due almost wholly to the lack of proper leaders. A-bodied men who claim that they are called of God, sit around all the week and allow their church yards to grow up in weeds or become as bare of grass as the palms of their hands of hair; permits them to fall down and window lights to drop out, then these men have the temerity to come to church on Sunday and preach about how industrious Paul, the tent-makin' preacher, was. Sexton not to Blame No, don't put it on the sexton. If he is hired to keep the church clean, he should be fired if he doesn't do it. He is not hired. He is not hired. Coming down to fine points, the trustees and stewards are not responsible for setting up standards of physical excellence. The officers and members are responsible for setting up cooperation in every way possible, but it is the minister's job to get results or get out. "Feed my sheep" has come to mean "freeze the sheep." We criticize the people for going to the dogs. There is nowhere else for millions of them to go. The churches for which they have paid are shut up. thousands of churches are closed. The dogs keep open house with something doing every minute in the day, three hundred and sixty-five days to the year. churches could be at the door of the children of light were wider than the children of the world. The churches get their game on Sunday and turn the people over to the dogs for six days. The churches take lessons to get ready to give one poor performance on Sunday. The dogs have a perpetual performance on Sunday. In this competition, business and professional men stay on their jobs and keep their specific business going the entire week. Many of our preachers lock up the churches and spend their time up or engaging in worldly business. High Cost of Religion Talking about the high cost of living, what about the high cost of res Churches brag about their numbers. Numbers are nothing. Quality and not quantity counts. The churches are actually engaged in Christian service. The churches are not developing Christian leaders in proportion to the outlay in equipment and the capacity to encourage the right use of talent. Put Everybody to Work The churches should be kept open and the people properly organized trained and put to work. That is the only way they can develop. The Bible is clear on this point, the people are special gifts of the people are many and they are for use. The Bible definitely commands the church to put everybody to work, to stimulate and utilize the diversity of gifts. Read the twelfth chapter of First Corinthians. Church uses them to teach health and to heal the people, the church instructs mothers, the musician to teach music, etc., until all who have gifts are given a chance to exercise them, and all idle churches and idle members are put to work. The masses would be littered with people in churches would pay in this world and in the world to come. PRAYER RAISES COTTON SCOTLAND NECK. Md. — That prayer enabled him to raise nine bales of cotton, averaging 500 pounds each, on eleven acres of land; also a good crop of peanuts. All the cotton and the rains ruined the peanuts. is the miracle claimed by Nelson Clark, local farmer. The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly. Join Our CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB NOW FORMING ALL CLASSES 4% INTEREST Courteous - Friendly - Efficient SERVICE You are cordially invited to join the Christmas Savings Club in this Bank. You will enjoy your mem- bership and association with us. ESTABLISHED 1910 Commercial Savings Bank NORTH AVENUE BRANCH 1394 W. NORTH AVENUE Cor. Woodbrook Ave. Opposite Division St. Open Daily and on Tuesday and Saturday Nights We Have Over 7,500 Savings Accounts We Have Close to 1,800 Christmas Savings Accounts NT. CARMEL On last Sunday, December 15, the pastor, the Rev. W. H. Jermain preached on, "A Vision and a Mission," administered. At night, the Rev. J. Davis, assistant pastor, spoke on, "The Cure for All Unrest." At night, the Rev. J. Davis, assistant pastor, spoke on, "The Cure for All Unrest." At night, the Rev. Thomas Tildon preached, at night, he spoke on, "God's Censorship." At night, the Rev. Thomas Tildon preached, at night, he spoke on, "God's Censorship." On last Sunday, the pastor, the Rev. E. C. Smith, preached on, "King of Kings." At 3 o'clock the pastor spoke on, holding the book from his series of sermons on, "King of Kings" **CHURCH OF OUR REDENDER** On last Sunday, December 22, the pastor, the Rev. Daniel E. Wisman, preached on, "The First Christmas." At night, young people meeting in the Presbyterian On last Sunday, December 15, the pastor, the Rev. H. W. Campbell preached on, "The Night of Failure and the Morning of Success." ASBURY M.E. On last Sunday, the pastor, the Rev. J. H. Jenkins preached on, "Safe in Care of Jesus." At 3 a ockle he preached at Huntville, Md. on, "Why Christianity must Prevail." At night the Rev. J. E. Green spoke. NEW BETHEL BAPSTEST On last Sunday, December 15, the pastor, the Rev. W. D. Jarnes, preached on, "The Supreme God might he spoke on, 'Waiting and Looking.'" JOSEW BELLEY A.M.E. On last Sunday, December 15, Bishop J. H. Caldwell, of Philadelphia, preached on At 3 o'clock the Rev. E. C. Smith, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, preached "A Night, Preaching Elder J. H. Tucker, of the Wash. Church," and "The Catechist: The Rev. H. D. Tillman is a pastor." TENTH STREET BAPTIST On last Sunday, December 15, the pastor, the Rev. A. Willibrush prescheduled on "Pastors After God's Own on the Cross," and administered. At night the pastor spake on, "God Marking Orders to His Church to Go Forward." At night he spoke on, "Obedience" at METROPOLITAN A.M.E. On last Sunday, the pastor, the Rev. A. Willibrush prescheduled on "Pastors After God's Own on the Cross," and administered. At night the pastor spake on, "What Christ Can't Give to MT. BETHEL BAPTIST At night, the Rev. Shadd spoke on, "Jesus Comforts His Disciples." Dr. S. S. Jones, 16 years pastor of Antioch Bautist Church, Meridgie, Okla., has resigned to accept the pastorate of Friendship Baptist Church, Chicago. MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The Fraternal and Solvent Savings Bank and Trust Company, once the largest banking institution in the south, has been acquired in 1927, and H. L. Grigley, superintendent of banks, has never been receiver for the institution, according to an opinion handed down by Chancellor D. W. DeHaven. This business was made in a suit brought by Mr. Grigley to collect two insurance policies of $2,500 each from the Rhode Island Insurance Company and the Globe and Rutgers Insurance Company. Proof showed that in 1927, before its merger with the Solvent Bank, the Fraternal Bank insured certain property in Edmondson, Ark., with both insurance com- 5,000 AT OPENING OF NEW FUNERAL HOME Underwoods in Youngstown Erect $40,$00 Plant w Latest Appliances. BUSINESS 10 YEARS OLD Wurlitzer Organ, Chap- frigidaire Equipment. YOUNGSTOWN. — The new err. $40,000 two-story brick building of the Underwood Funeral Hall and its human beginning, en years ago of 42 Bel Air. was inspected by more than thousands Thursday, admiring the pleness of detail with which structure is equipped. The architects selected to impress upon the mind spectator how a small business grow if one has the will gone courage to attempt. Services consist of mustard boys and addresses were held the evening. S.S. Booker act a master of ceremonies. Began 1921 Mr. L. C. Underwood, the owner of the funeral home, entered here in 1921. At first he gave the building a name, but it necessary to employ another. During the seventh year of operation, M. Underwood purchased a site for the structure. He drew up a floor plan, and simply followed through the new building is 67 by 84. With a pressed brick front, the first floor is found the office to room, and a well arranged equipped reception room. The chapel, with a capacity 100, is located on the first floor. It is a moveable pulpit, and an oriental water fountain on the side. A complete 6800 Wurzler oil lamp, a chapel. Slumber rooms for men, women, and a display room are located on the right of the chapel. Electric Equipment The second floor of the building is furnished with a dining breakfast, nook, kitchen equipped with all electric appliances, includes a Frigidaire, four bedrooms. The building is the last work of modern construction. An elegant venting system ensures proper temperature constantly. Bishop Clermont nced in 1852 nc 1916. Born in Mokock, N.C., in 1871; b. 1874 in 1871 Livingstone College. He married Emma C. Williams in 1885. He married Clement has pastored churches in North Carolina and Kentucky. He bishoped college baptism Mary spanies, and that the property is stroved by fire. Later the two brothers hopelessly insolvent, perplex to form a change. The owner was never under the chancellor rule, as stockholders never ratified the charter c either ban a surrendered nor amended. So there, there wa. never any Prep and Solvent Savings Bank and Griggs was, of course, not needed. The insurance companies, here both ordered to pay the amount of the policy to the Federal Bank. Thus, by the morl's logic, instead of being cruel failure, the bank seemed to be in which depositions is so approximately $1,000,000. The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly A THREE DAYS' COUGH IS YOUR DANGER SIGNAL Read These Letters Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. GIRL KILLER, 16, HAS MIND OF CHILD 7 N. Carolina Intervenes to Save Feeble Minded Child from Gallows. OXLEY IN NEW YORK Court Hears Tale of Poverty and Immorality. NEW YORK—When psychopathic tests were given Miss Lela O'Neill, of Sweetville, North Carolina. An old girl on trial for her life, reeled that she had the mentality of a child? And North Carolina, her former home, sent Lieutenant Law-recruit Oiley as official representative of the State Public Welfare Board to the trial here in the effort to secure a padlock 3rd paragraph to come ! ! ! 3rd parade Miss Jill was charged with the slaying of Manolo Montera, 37, a Portuguese sailor who lured the Barge "Beckman" doctor at 38th street and North River, last May, supposed to visit the ship Sailor Assaults The girl testified that Manuel locked her in one of the boat rooms, an kept her from leaving. She said this time she was asked to yield to Manuel she was perversed under threat of being boated and thrown overboard, as he "had done to quit. Not hears any means of escape the girl finally; in despair, slew her assistance with a hatchet. She was indicted and confined to the Harlem prison. Allene D. Sim- kins, Urban League worker, invest- ger the case. At the time she Foster Pearlwhite, philan- thropist, became interested and influence North Carolina officials to reproductive. Family in Poverty Leo's family lives in a four-room house little better than a log cabin with no conveniences. He is kindly cared for of nine children in abject poverty. All, with the exception of Leo's, are at home and help to work the 75-acre farm in the family calls home, and which grows on the basis of "half-creep." Workers Make Haiti Protest NEW YORK. Crusader News Service: Thousands of Negro and white workers attended the two mass meetings called in this week by Congress as American working-class protest against the machine gun rule of the United States and its puppet President Borio in Haiti. The first meeting was held Thursday, December 12, at Tivol Hall. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and had an attendance of nearly fifty per cent. white workers out of an audience of more than sixty thousand. The Haiti Hall, 15 West 130th street, brought out 200 whites out of a total of over one thousand workers. Seligmann at N.Y. "U." Herbert J. Sellmann, director of publications of the University Club of New York University on the background of the presentation in the black Republic of Haiti. Together with James Weldon Johnson, Mr. Sellmann, and two of both investigators were published in The Nation that spring. At the University Seminary Monday, Coughs from cold may lead to serious trouble. You can stop them now with Cresolmium, an emulsified cresolmo that is pleasant to take. Cresolmium is a medical discovery drug that inflames the inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. Of all known drugs, cresolmo is recognized by high medical authorities as one of the greatest healing agents for coughs from colds and bronchitis. 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The smell of the burning clothing brought the children in to see her dying on the floor. She attempted to burn herself to death on several previous occasions. A. E. Dotson, who will serve his second term as Grand Master of the District of Columbia Masons. SAY WHITE SUPERVISOR STOLE $53,000 Former Head of Mississippi Schools Indicted by Grand Jury THEFT IS CHARGED Money Collected for 5 Schools Which Didn't Exist. JACKSON, Miss., (CNS.) — Bura Hilbun, white former state supervisor of Negro schools of this state, was charged with embezzlement of embezzlement of $3,468 donated by the Rosenwald Fund for Negro Education. Hilbun was charged by the grand jury for embezzlement of a company and embezzlement on a total of ten counts. The indictments were based on his record as supervisor of Negro schools from 1917-1928 as revealed by an investigating commission. One of the false pretense indictments charged him with collecting and using $4,800 for six Negro schools in Bolivar county which did not exist. When the new agricultural service department was created he was appointed its director by Governor Bilbo. He resigned from this position last week. Two other former State officials were indicted on charges of embezzlement by the grand jury at the same time, and will be arraigned Due to his confinement from injuries in an automobile accident, Hilburn will not be called until the spring season and he is out on bonds holding $10,000. CRUEL MATRON JAILED: BROKE BABY FINGERS Child Who Burned Orphanage to Escape, Also Sentenced MEMPHIS, Teein.-Confronted by nine children, the orphanage had bested and maimed them in many fits of temper, Mrs. Bessh. Simon, matron of the Industrial Settlement Home, last Wednesday was sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse. He was sentenced to $400, and beyond admitting her cruel, refused to talk. 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New York N A A C P Benefit Really I dislike telling you about an affair that is a week old, but the N.A.C.P. benefit at the Forrest Theatre. The N.A.C.P. night is so ritzy that you should know about it. Just a logos of smart and close-like those. Swank motors, livered chauffeurs, gowns trailing down the asles, diamonds in-shing, the rarest of furs, faces in black, br w yellow and white, and over all that nonchalant air of sophistication. The bill simply wowed you out of your seat. Heywood Brown, in his best, ro�ly-polly, lazy manner, made a priceless master of ceremonies. According to his own statement, everybody on the program was his favorite something or other. And you will be forced to admit that Bobble Arns, Clifton Webb, Rosamond Johnson, Taylor Gordon, Albirts Hunter, Margaret Wycherly, Duke Billington, the Cotton Club orchestra and headliners; Clara Smith, Albert Carroll, Edward J. McNamara, Libby Holma, Baby Cox, Finance: Parham and Edith Wilson, Hefen, Norton, Charles Butterworth, Durante, Clayton and Jackson and their orchestra, Daniel L. Haynes, the Utica Jubilee Singers and P. E. Miller's Negro choir, directed by Mat Housley, could well be anybody's favorite. The whole audience, I do believe, moved en masse. to the Walker studio, where I met the director, Michael Coulson, continued until down. One stumbled! over Princes and Princesses, Barons, Counts, Lords, Ladies, Honoraries, Famous people, and seven of lorean languages was necessary to even carry on a conversation about the weather. By four, I went ticker tape, and I was amazed at the amount of it. It does seem that the smartest parties come off it. I have sent my story of the week to you. In fact, Saturday night is becoming more popular, with Sunday a close Sipping Until Seven. Last Saturday we hired to the Village. Of course, if you are not swinging from penthouse to penthouse, or climbing from stable to stable these nights, you aren't quite in the know. Dictator Moore, sometimes called Clinton Moore, by his intimate friends, piloted Edith McDougald, of Philly. Minta Cat, George Francis, Caska Bonds, Eunice Shreves, Webb Richardson, Fred Knight, Arthur Norris, Archer Freeland, Alon Thayer. Milton Greenbert and me, to the stable studio of Ruth and Alice MacLaurie, in Jane Street. Saturday night. Was that a party? You should ask me when the next day I couldn't get my head off the pillow. It wouldn't have been so bad if we had turned in when we left the village, but somebody—I think it was a handsome man named Jack Hammond — wanted to see Clinton Castle. And that did settle it. Funny how news gets about, but by the time we got to Clinton's, his corridors were filled with people waiting to get in. Even Clinton Webb was there. And so, we kept slipping until seven in the morning. ... Romantic Aces. And this Sunday was another big day. In the afternoon, the Romantic Aces (I know not who they are), precented Enconied Willis Bradley, tenor Eastace (Bert) White baritone and Lydia Winters, in recital at W.K. Ace Boys Tuesday; the W.K. Ace boys gave a complimentary formal at the Renaissance Casino. There is nothing I can tell you about the police. They are jammed, jammed. The police finally had to stop the people from coming in. That gives you an idea how popular those joes are. They have the following, and there a reason. They know how to give you a good Community Benefit. Thursday the North Harlem Community Community Council gave its annual Christmas concert, a spendid crowd. The process from the affair will be used to provide the poor children a Christmas morning at the Alabama Theatre. The committee which did such excellent work was head by Catherine Watkins and Emile Ranney. Barron's Club. The same night Barron's Exclusive Club prescribes a Stamper, the Five Green Belle Grace Steward, Bob Cole, Lawrence Millet and May McCormick and Chicago's Paramour. Medical Club. Friday is always a busy night. Two dances, the meeting of the Board of Directors and the hospice of the Hopla Players occupied the stage. The Cosmopolitan Medical Club, which is the medical school of the Northern and Canadian schools, met at St. Luke's. The guest was Dr. Neville, who has a suite in the Dumont courts. Dr. Abney Maynard read a well-written memoir. The guest of the brind. Those present were: Dr. Godfrey Nu . - Louis R. Middleton. H. Binga Harold L. Hill and Ivan E. Parris. Dr. Oma Price were re-elected president; Dr. R. Neville, the Chairman; Dr. Neville, Whitelan secretary-treasurer. Mystic Club. The Mystic Club branch of the Osbyh, gave its second annual costume dance at the Osbyh Club, it rained and rained. Of course, everybody was not in costume. There were many in costume, presented most everything, but the pirates were most popular. Lady *Jacques*, I mean, Bennie Cattert's orcress, the humbled pirate, received the biggest hand, and the three *Chocolate* Bon Bon Buddies from Chocolate; the *Buddies* Bon Bon Buddies lads to best. Club banners were in full swing — The *Pish* Co-Ed and Harmony's. A box was reserved for the pirates. So this is about all we were able to gather the short time we remained. Cabaret Party. The Welfare Committee of the Ray Potter aller City Association, sponsored a charitable fund, under the leadership of a committee of such, all known harlemites as Alice P. Joffer, chairman, Caitlin M. Mattei, Matthew Gilm, Ehll Haley, ose Hallway, Beulah Jackson, Swinton S. Lord, Pearl Paschal, Robert Hellem, Schultze, Adelle Smith, Robert S. Smith, Charles Otz Stedman, Viola Street, Anna Thomas, Bessie Waddell and Zehic The high-not of the evening was the entertainme. By this stars of "Hot Chocolates." To table that the committees reserved for them was beautifully and very well designed. The address range of artistic designs of the most large favors and tiny baskets were in the place. The most of the most "Christmas" three topping it all, made one think Christmas was here and so a holiday spirit prevailed among the guests. Ami. I've most falling applause Paul and the best. I'm here to go to show this is the singing of "Honey," by Lareve Oigue, and when the handsome Paul did a specialness to the tune of "Rhythm Man." I'm on one of our favorites, along. "Ain't Missyhat," and I did it to do an encore, and "Buck" r'd Blue. Last but not least, by any means, Rowland Holden, a product of New York, did his hot tap dance. Of course, he had to do an encore, so lapped without music. Was good. He also appreciated. The committee to show its appreciation, presented Theima Meeres, Edith Wilson, Lareve Oigue, with large bouquets of American beauties. Among others were: Edith Wilson, Wilhelms Riehgung, Gary Ingram, Rowland Holden, and the "Hot Chocolates" table; the "Hot Stendmans, Hazel Hughes, the Rameys, Ruth Walls, Harriet McCleery, Earl Rivers, H. C. Butler, Sketer Gorham, Herbert Williams, Edward Charlton, Marlowy Dickson, Robert Vickson, Laura Godda, Lawrence Wilhelms, Jack Nelson, Lannie Johnson, I. Burt, Dallas, Perry Johns, Claud and Julia Barnes, Frank Thomas and Bol Johnson, Sr. Graduation Apex Graduation School of the Apex School of Beauty Culture, of which Mm. Spencer Washington is president, took place December 16, 2015. Time diplomas are awarded to approximately a hundred young women from all over the world. The welcome address was given by Mrs. Lottie Toney, president of the school. The address to the graduates was delivered by Mrs. Clarice Walker, of Atlantic City. The address is the largest in the history of the school. The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 ROGERS FINDS AFTER EUROPE Audiences Abroad Can't Hear Enough of Race Orators. GARVEY CITED Enthusiasm at Paris BY J. A. ROGERS NEW YORK. — Returning to America after an absence of nearly three years I must confess that the thing that has struck me most is the general apathy I note among Negroes regarding their own situation. I may be expecting too much, but I have fresh in my mind the actions of minority groups in Europe and the energy and determination which they have displayed what theirs I observed Hindus, Indo-Chinese, Fascists, Royalists, Communists, Laborists, Socialists, and all were enthusiastic. I would say we would permit my some of the lively incidents I saw at these meetings. Left with Headache Even as regards the cause of the American Negro, I saw more interest and enthusiasm there, seen at the University in America exchanged in the Garvey gatherings here. When Garvey spoke in Paris before the Club du Faubourg, in one largest market the city, he packed, discussion was so heated and the general excitement so great that I left with a roaring headache. And there were less than thirty Negroes in Again when Prof. Matthes and William Pickens spoke to a group of German youths in Berlin. The group exceeded that any usual gathering of Negroes in America. I happened to be one of the speakers myself, and at the close I was besieged by the crowd. I have to have me make addressed. One professor invited me to speak at the University of Berlin, another insisted on going to the University of young men the next day. I went there and was questioned so much that I was talked out. As to Prof. Matthes and I am sure I will have similar experiences. they made. These are but two of the many interests of the great interest I saw manifested regarding the American Negro in Europe. Stale and Flat Is it any wonder then that one feels that matters are stale and flat when he returns to America? A stranger might reply that the Negro in America is little curtious itself because he already knows all. But it is just the opposite. More than ninety-nine per cent of even the educated ones know very little about the history or the doings of their own group, and they hypnotise by "whiteness" that they can see little or no worth in their own. No Negro in America has ever been of any importance until he has given the older generation. How when the poor slave who wanted any favor was compelled to take the cue from his master! How apt he censures a Frederick to pass and a Wilimot Blyden fit the situation today! White Flattery One hears a lot about the tremendous progress of the Negro. I have rarely heard a white speaker to a Negro audience who did not stress this. But this is on relatively true and laudable grounds. The Negro is living in the richest land on earth. He is at least three times better off than the German, or Frenchman, or Englishman of even the middle class. Under these conditions he could be a great success. The dog who lives in some-fed household can't help getting fat if but from the droppings from the table. Droppings And the Negro, so far, has been getting fat mostly from the dropings. Time and again one some poor people have been coming to warn in thirty years or less more wealth than the total fortune of our thousand wealthiest Negroes. And yet the Negro is on the spot, is of course, the handicap of color, but the yet greater handicap is the feeling that he, as a Negro, "must stay in his place." The poor white immigrant also has woes but he does not, because he does not in the place to which the native-born has assigned him. Be a Good Doggie Our great fault as a group is timidity. And yet nearly all of our leaders keep on preaching conservatism, which is equivalent to saying, be a good little dog to the master, be a little dog to the away, and you can't get those crumbs. Yet, the whole world respects the bold, outspoken, manly individual who goes silver after gold, and to do this effectively, he needs developed brains. Not much Progress Much is expected from those to whom much is expected of the handicaps of the average European I, for one, do not think that the Negro has made so much Many reasons could be given but I must limit myself to two of the most important. The first is the Negro press. Now the written word is perhaps the most important force in civilized society. It propagates ideas, and ideals rule the man. The first move of any who wishes to get in power or to remain in is to seek control pressure. Mussolini in order to dominate Italian military power. The first is to try and create a g press. Half a Million Here now is an oppressed group of 12,600,000 or more and yet the weekly chic in America does not exceed half a million, if it is that much. That is less than half the chicuolus of the leading New York tabl this fact, when told abroad, creates vast astonishment. Indeed, says the Europeans, those people are not inured in themselves. I fancy I near some saying: "But there is nothing in the Negro newspaper, which I have read in the three years I was able to keep more informed about the coings of Negro Amor and I got my information from the Negro press. Hynnotized And that is to say that there is not a lot of news journalism but the reason for it is that To Represent Congregational Churches in U.S. and Europe MRS. CHARLOTTE H. BROWN SEDALIA, N.C. — The Congregational Churches of America have a long history of teaching at Columbia Brown, principal and founder of Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, N.C., as a delegate to the International Council of Congregational Churches in the Mouth, Mouth, England, in July, 1930. This recognition has come to Mrs. Brown as a tribute to her accomplishments as a woman in the field of education and her relations in the North and South. She will spend a great deal of time during the spring months in New England filling speaking and lecture engagements with students at College and many other institutions of that section for which she is the annual inter-racial speaker. Mrs. Brown has just returned to the University where she was vesper speaker in Ogden Hall. why many say that they see nothing in the Negro newspaper is because "nessness" that the affairs of their own people can be of no importance to them when they are jealous of the menal who cannot bear to hear mention of another. Many of these are the ones who rush to the court and are not a walt better, if as good. From what other source can Neapolitanism get? What other source will they get that self-knowledge, which we are told in the training of wisdom, but their CIVILISM? Literature Censored The second and most important factor pointing to the lack of real interest in the book is the pro literature. At the present time all or nearly all of our literature is the taste of the tastes and prejudices of white audiences; or by Negroes who are supported by white patrons. He who cannot speak his mind, to this he must. Bad Names for Jews Space will not permit my going into details but here is an instance that vividly illustrates the backwardness of the way we are written in literature. A Negro writer who has had considerable success, called the Negroes all manner of names in books and on paper, when he writes for the Jews, but the publishers promptly made him cut out every bad name called them, saying that they would never stand for it. He was a great mission to use his name, but I have reason to believe that he did it on the impulse of the moment, and as this never has also done considerable good for the Jews. Yet the Jews in the United States are outnumbered two to one by the Negroes. Plenty of objections may be made to this, but the real cause is that most of us are too dead when it comes to the assertion of manhood and respect. 5 Colleges Agree Upon Male Debaters Only 5 Colleges Agree Upon Male Debaters Only Debating League also Bans Decisionless Contests CHARLOTTE, N.C. Smith University, December 14 to the representatives of the Pentagonal Debating League. The delegates were: L. S. Shores, coach of debate, Barr Miller, Knoville; M. L. W. Voorhees, Talladega College; and T. C. Meyers, head of Department of English. Smith was dead that the league is not ready for decisionless debates, and that men only will compete. One critic judge plan was unanimously adopted, the instructions to the judges President Tillman, and secretary, Miss Voorhees, were returned for next year. Fisk University was upon as the place of next meeting. U.N.I.A. Approves Sale of Garvey School DETROIT. — A conference of N.I.A. presidents held here recently approved the sale of the small-Woodcorey Industrial Institute in Surry County, Va., which the association conducted as Liberty University. E.B. Knox, Gaavey's first assistant president-general, was in charge of the conference; Gaavey cabled his assistance to malaise. The sale will put an end, it is said, to ficticious claims and questionable indebtedness although the association plans to repurchase its Attorney-General's reorganization of the school's affairs. Cause of Killing Haitians; Read "Between Lines" By WILLIAM PICKENS (For The Associated Negro Press) (For the Association, Did you ferret out 'from between the reason why Haitians, perhaps more, were killed and many others wounded by armed American marines? The cause was indicated but it meant to be so clearly indicated; you had to interpret it. This is 15 A marine told a Haitian to move on; the Haitian did not move so fast; the marine thereupon danced the Haitian dance before he began to kick and trample the prostrate man. Whereupon the Haitian, in natural animal self-defense, used the only weapon he had—his knife. but the marine of the Haitian For this there is slaughter and repression of the hapless Haitian people. Telegraph Hoover on Haiti "Commission Not Afraid to Tell All it Finds," Is Asked. NEW YORK. — A telegram from the board of Directors of the N.A.A. Federal Bureau of Prisons, to F. E. Hower, asking that in any Commission appointed to investigate the condition of Haiti, Negroes be represented. The telegram to the President, signed by Mary White Owington, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Advancement Association, and Walter White, Acting Secretary, says in part: FRED MOORE DECLINED MINORITY POST Harlem Alderman Says He Offered to Support John C. Hawkins. "The Board of Directors of the National Association for the Protection of Children commends the request of the President of the United States for a Commission to investigate conditions in Haiti. The United States and that uninhabited island fourteen years." "A Commission of Inquiry is needed. It would not be difficult to get men who would justify any international crime in the name of patriotism and our divine mission to interfere with and rule smaller and weaker American cities." "What is needed in this case is a Commission of such character and experience that it will seek the truth, and not be afraid to tell all it finds." Negro Members "Especially, Mr. President, twelve million American citizens of Negro descent are deeply and vitally interested in the black folk. They feel that they ought to be suitably represented on any Commission which you may appoint." He speaks to twenty strong branches of the leading cities of the country have also been sent by the N.A.A.C. asking them to communicate with their Senators and Congressmen. The telegram warns colored people throughout the Haiti is alarming and they must be warned of the "whitewashing" of the American Occupation. It was sent to Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Denver, Cambridge Mass., Milwaukee, Madison, New Haven, Buffalo. Louisville, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Wilmington, Newark, Des Molines, Omaha, and To DEKA battleship Arkansas and had them addressed by the N.A.A.C.P. representative, himself announcing that if any man were found guilty of such an attack as the one com- plained of, he would proceed misfeasor of the man, as he intended to put a stop to this "— foolish- The N.A.A.C.P. protested to the Navy Department last spring about attacks on Necrocs by sailors on shore leave in New York by Johnson and Johnson and complained in person. Admiral L. R. DeStelleguer, assistant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The attacks, stoned at that time, have apparently recommenced. Probe Alleged $2,700 Chicago Bribe Charge CHICAGO. — Charges that Miss Dorothy Tucker, age 17, died as a result of an illegal operation in October 19, and that Dr. Benjamin Blunt, physician, had paid deputy coroner, E. M. Cleaves, $2,700 to hush the matter up, are being charged by the state's attorney's office. The $2,700 was paid over to C. Francis Stradford, an attorney, claims Dr. Bluitt gave it to him as a Friends of the girl claim that they brought her to Dr. Bluitt two weeks before her death and paid him $50 to "fix her up." Pays $300 Income Tax or Liquor Sales MACON, Georgia, (CNS). —When the Fourth National Bank closed a year ago it was discovered that Mrs.ILL Fulllard had $13,000 deposited. Mrs. Bullard was about to collect a 10 per cent dividend from the bank when the State taxed the income tax. She settled by paying $300. She recently paid a fine of $1,000 for violating the prohibition. Later she was sentenced by the Federal court to serve two years for a similar violation, but was placed on probation. She was sentenced to a month sentence at the state prison farm, when she was paroled. Alleged Aldermanic GARY, Indiana. (ANP.) — Cases against two aledermen charged with a liquor conspiracy, who on January 16 entered 18 other citizens. Including two attorneys, ten policemen and four alleged bootleggers, were nolle pressed last week. Questioning of government witnesses in this case shows a variance with the charges contained in the indictments. Mr. Loomis told court. Judge Slick complained the process, his courage and enter- Ask $50 Civil War Pension WASHINGTON, D.C., (CNS.)—presidential Mary T. Norton, Democrat of New Jersey, has issued a bill allowing $50 of all widows of Civil War veterans married prior to 1890. A widow now receives $40 a month after she reaches the age of 75 years. Holstein Again Heads Elks NEW YORK—Casper Holstein was unamously re-elected egaler ruler Monday night of Monarch Lodge No. 134 of W., for his third consecutive term. TOWSON MAN IN CRASH TOWSON. — Moody Stokes was fined 10$ and costs for operating an auto without a license when the car he was driving crashed into a machine at the intersection of York Road and Register Avenue, this week. Driver Hear Narrow Escape BEAR HILL. — Jesse Barbour, 29, came out of an unusual accident without serious injury. The car was driven over an embankment when it collided with another machine on the Falls Road, this week. The car was badly damaged. WOMAN DIES AT 117 TENNILLE, Georgia, (GNS.) — Rachel Johnson, 117, the oldest person in Washington County, and claimed possibly the oldest in the state died at her home near Sandy Lake. Harlem Alderman Says He Offered to Support John C. Hawkins. SAYS LATER WAS MUM Moore then Threw His Support to White Candidate. statement to the press Monday gave an account of what took place at the conference of Republican members of the Board of Aldermen held to elect a minority leader. He said: "The conference was called by County Chairman Samuel S. Koenig and was held in his office. I stated I could not see my way clear to accept the minority leadership and was not a candidate, because it would take up too much of my time, and at my age I did not desire to shorten my life by taking on added responsibility, preferring to give all my time in furthering the interests of the 19th Alderman District. I declared I did not believe in a leadership which meant simply to draw extra compensation, nor could I permit myself to be merely a figure-head leader." "I pointed out that no allowance was made for a secretary and additional help and that I did not feel that he had made much of his leadership as I believed in. " "I further stated that I thought the minority leadership should come in and that I should not mind minds required of such leadership as I believed in. " "I further stated that I thought the minority leadership should come in and that I should not mind minds required of such leadership as I believed in. " Did Not Accept "After Alderman Hawkins had smoked I said to him: I am still willing to nominate and vote for the word. This offer he did not accept. 'Charles W. B. Mitchell, co-leader of the 21st Assembly, having been made to him sitting in. He heard all that transposed. He heard me offer to nominate and vote for Mr. Hawkins, after which he left the Left the Room "Alderman Hawkins also withdrew from the room, presumably to confer with Mr. Mitchell. Union Mr. Hawkins's return and not accepting my offer to support him, joined with the other men and Alderman Hawkins, the menelle, in unanticipated meeting Mr. Baldwin minor- leader." U. S. Wants Names of all Illiterates Census May Make Complete Record of Those who Can Read or Write WASHINGTON, D.C., (CNN).—The advisory committee on national illiteracy which met here a few days ago agreed to urge the Census Bureau to make a complete report of the United States in the 1930 census. The census returns for several censuses have shown what was supposed to be an approximate number of illiterates in each state. This supposition was dealt a blow when it was found that nearly twenty-four per cent of the men between the ages of 21, 24, 27 and 31 were the World War II, specifically illiterate and could not understand written orders. In addition to showing the number of illiterates in each state, it was decided to request that the names and addresses of every one in the United States who can: not read or write. Jamaica Council Plans to Bar Garvey KINGSTON. Jamalca. — Marcus Garvey was elected to the Council of St. Andrew and Kingston recently but he may never take his seat because of his three months' sentence to sail for court. Garvey voted seven to six recently not to grant Mr. Garvey a leave of absence and further anounced that his seat would be declared vacant, and Garvey was in residence for meetings. three out of four plans a $300,000 suit against local papers which have attacked him. He plans to employ counsel from England. Navy Cooperates to Stop Sailors' Attacks N.A.A.C.P. Representatives Inspect 5,000 in Crews of 18 War Vessels NEW YORK. — Crews of 18 United States war vessels have been inspected by N.A.A.C.P. represents the cooperator of the Navy officers, who effort to identify sailors who attacked and beat two colored men in the New York subway recently. As a result of this inspection, one man has been positively having committed the attack and a naval Board of Inquiry is to be asked. Excellent cooperation was received from all navy officers, with one exception, and Commander Shearroth assembled his staff on board Legislators Dine at College NASHVILLE. — The entire membership of both the Senate and House of Representatives was entertained at luncheon Thursday at the Temple see State College. Legislators wives and wives recently at the campus which recently been greatly im-posed by state appropriation. Marylander Greeted Gov. Ritchie in Boston BOSTON—Basil F. Hutchins, undertaker and president of the Maryland Club, and a one-time Marylander, was among those Governor Harris arrived here last week to make an address against prohibition. The governor returned the compliment by seeing to it that Hutchins had two seats in the row of the orchestra for his address. POET DEDICATES MOTHER POEM TO MRS. HOOVER Receives in Reply First Lady's Appreciation. SYRACUSE, N.Y.—Leo M. Dorsey, 1209 East Fayette street, ex-sergeant in the Canadian army and author of 500 poems, has dedicated his latest, "Glorifying Mother," to Mrs. Hoover. In reply he received a letter of appreciation from the White House. Mr. Dorsey was born in 5 G. Ottoman Empire, 8. 1898, and made his first appearance as a poet and dramatic entertainer. t the age of 9. He enlisted in the Canadian Army, and three years overseas as sergeant. After the World War he gave dramatic recitals in England and France for ten months. The poet reads: Glorifying Mother When if church dwells on this earth, He chose to be a master of the brush, The Very Lord, who thought 'twas worth His while to stoop, the crying babb Though every painting he'd release Would cause his glory to increase, I do believe his masterpiece Would be of Mother. If music was the medium Through which he sought to save the of man. If through sweet tones his love did come By voice or by the master touch of hard: Though every song would cause to weep The angels at his wounded feet. The songs he prized, the one most sweet Would be of Mother. If it had been his will to write Consoling verses, deep and rich with truth Like poets who sit through the night To be blessed age, inspire the heart of youth This genius on whom Pilate frowned. Bhade the silent leave the ground! His crowning poem the most profound Would be of Mother. If as a sculptor of our age Christ praised those that lend long life to fame. Or if in history, on artists' page We marvelled at the works I love his name. Among them, works he'd dedicate To God supreme, on whom we wait. The image found most truly great Would be of Mother. But Christ chose love above all arts And to the art of love we must give place. With the softened stony hearts And filled them with his free redeeming grace. When we would reach for things dine- With them love, like yours and mine The love found climbing to its shrine Would be of Mother. BURNED HIS OWN HOME ENNAPOLIS, Angry because of the wish, visiting his home by hires, James Howard is charged by police with having fired the building and burned it to the ground, and was placed in jail under $1,000 bond. Woman Saves White Children SELMER, Tenn.-While being attacked and bitten by the fierce watch dog, Mrs. Estelle Robinson rushed into the burning home of a white neighbor, Will Henderson, who cured his two years of age, from the fires. Saturday. NEW YORK SOCIETY few days with her daughter, Mrs. Kecz. Donnell, of Greenwood, N.C. MRS. ANDREW M. N.C. MRS. BURTON M. I. L. MRS. BURTON resides home Sunday after visiti- ness to Mrs. Kecz's relatives hc. JOHN GIBSON returned to his home in Boston last week after spending three months here and in Philadelphia. He will remain until after the graduation of the SUPPLER II, of Williamston. the association for the WOODLAND, of Catonsville, MD, who has been visiting her "MRS. FLOREANCE JONES, of Hage; town, MD, has returned to her home in Catonsville, here. A. WHITE is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward "tiller" white here to attend the meeting. DANIEL CLARK is visiting his sister, Mrs. Frances Hart. MRS. HENRIETTA SAWYER was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Boston MRS. MARTHA COPELAND returned on Tuesday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Britton MRS. ALM. WILLIAMS, of Boston, arrived here Tuesday for an indemnity plan who is a student nurse at the Lincoln Hospital returned to her home last week :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: when her health permits PAUL FRENCH was the guest to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Robinson of Boston last week MRS. CLIPTON COLBERT, of Annapolis, Md., is visiting and will return with Mrs. and Mrs. Al Browman. Mrs. Browman will return to Colbert and spend a winter with Mrs. BAYLOR, of Trinidad, B.W.I. will come to New York later in January MRS. ALLEYNE, from Barbados, has had his passport temporary withholding pending an investigation by the American Consul MRS. MARY POWELL was certified and appointed to the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles MRS. BESSEY BOOKS was certified to the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles, but declined the appointment until the New York MRS. PANNIE ROBINSON has again been certified for appointment in the State In- REQUIREMENTS have been definitely set for the City 2nd grade stenographer-type, examination. The shorthand rate of speed has been reduced to 100 words a minute. MISS BEATRYCE BROWN, stengh In a downtown firm, will spend the holl- days with her parents at Bristol, Tenn. MISS WILLIE ROBINSON, of Washington, D.C., who was hostess to Miss Roberts, the Academy's secretary, and Miss Brown, on their recent visit to Washington, expects to spend Christmas holidays in Gotham. MISS. RUTH GOLDEN will be absent from school till after the holidays. THE COSMOPOLITAN Business League held a social meeting at the residence of Misses Roberts and Outlear on Thursday evening. December 12. The club regretful that its president, Miss Olive Manners, was unable to be out on account of the illness of her father. The next meeting, December 37, will be a dinner and theatre party. The club members, Misses. Katrine JORDAN, of Atlantic City, has returned home after visiting her daughter, Miss Marion Jordan, here last week. Mr. White III The father of Walter White, acting secretary of the N.A.A.C.P., is thought to be the next death in Atlanta, Ga. An asinine American white school teacher (a Dr. Freeman) who sought to force the teaching of shoe-washing, dishwashing and butter cutting of shoes, leading agricultural school of Haiti is apparently at the bottom of the recent uprising on that island. His mistake not only led to the massacre of five natives and the wounding of twenty by U.S. marines, but also to world-wide focussing of attention on this island in the Caribbean where the Kellogg Peace Pact is a scrap of paper, and to the creation of public sentiment in the United States which is not disposed to defend our further violations of Haitian sovereignty. But back to Dr. Asinine Freeman, who draws $10,000 a year for teaching Haitians. According to the Port au Prince Press, Freeman came recently to the United States and returned with "experts", in carpentry, bootblacking, buttermaking, and bird masonry. Although these white Americans cannot speak French, they will draw from $5,000 to $7,000 a year out of the Haitian treasury, and Haiti, looking down the barrels of marines' rifles, can't do anything An asinine American white school teacher (a Dr. Freeman) who sought to force the teaching of shoe-shining, dishwashing and butter cutting into the leading agricultural school of Haiti is apparently at the bottom of the recent uprising. His mistake not only led to the massacre of five natives and the wounding of twenty U.S. marines, but also to world-wide focussing of attention on this island in the Caribbean where the Kellogg Peace Pact is a scrap of paper to the creature of humanity. United States law is not disposed to defend our furious violations of Haitian sovereignty. JOHN H. MURPHY, Sr., Editor and Publisher, 1886-1967 CARL "URPHY" PRES. D. ARNESTT MURPHY, Treas. Subscription rates: $2.90 per year, $4.50 for six Months, $6.90 for Three Months. Payable in Advance. Forest: Subscription Price, $4.88. Canada, Panama and all U.S. Foreign Possessions. One Year, $3.54. What The "AFRO" Stands For But back to $10,000 a year According to man came rec turned with ting, buttamk these white An But back to Dr. Asinine Freeman, who draws $10,000 a year for teaching Haitians. According to the Port au Prince Press, Freeman came recently to the United States and returned with "experts" in carpentry, bootbuckling, buttermaking, and brick masonry. About these white Americans cannot speak French, they will draw from $7,600 a year out of the Haitian treasury, and F哈尼, looking down the trails of marines' rifles, can't do anything about it. Resolved not to take lessons in shoe-shining, Haitian youth one hundred and fifty strong went on a strike. They wanted a say about who is to teach, what shall be the subjects and the amount of pay. Freeman's $10,000 to teach students whose parents get 50 cents a day wages too much for the teaching men H哈尼. Freeman told a committee that if they did not like it to go "gay" they got. They were joined by students of the College of Law, and the College of Applied Science and paraded the streets in an orderly manner bearing placards protesting against the Freeman administration and the impotence of H哈尼. As the paraders passed Freeman's house, he stepped out on the balcony and fired into the crowd. One act inflamed all H哈尼 and united it as it has never been before since the days it was independent from Napoleon of France. Bitterness and hatred rankles in the heart of every Haitian. Freeman was not arrested because no white American can be tried in a Haitian court. The American occupation cannot sink much lower than this—trying to cram shoe-shinning down their throats at the point of a gun while robbing their pockets of pennies. It is important to note that this protest comes from the young people of Haiti. German university students were responsible for the revolution of 1848, which spread over Europe. Chinese students inaugurated the movement to expel foreigners from their several years ago, and now Haiti lends its hopes for freedom upon the strong shoulders and the clear vision of its school boys and girls. La Press, Port au Prince newspaper, said November 27: "At the city of the city, and in the streets, were amazed to see how well behaved the students were. They represented young Haiti rebelling, passively, against its oppressors. So Joseph and Mary had no choice but a stable. Maybe they had reservations in a small hotel, but the proprietor cancelled them when others offered a higher price. In the big tavern there was no room for "common folks and poor." No matter that they were tired, no matter that Mary suffered already the pains preceding childbirth "there was no room in the inn." belling passively Mr. Hubert M. last week to B himself a native "The Haita tends peras or counting. It was where would she Mr. Hubert Alexis, Haitian lawyer, in a letter last week to Bishop John Hurst of Baltimore, himself a native Haitian, said: "The Haitian youth, uncompromising, intends peras or ne pas to bring about an accounting. It would be well if Negroes everywhere would say or do something in behalf of the Haitian youth." That's a challenge that should ring across the Caribbean and over the Atlantic. It should arouse not only the Negro youth but also the white youth of America. The nature of Haiti is far worse than Germany's frightfulness in Belgium. Germany claimed the extremity of war and of life and death. What can we say of our conquest of Haiti? Dr. Charles Wesley performed a public service last week when he recalled that the A.M.E. church and the A.M.E. Zion church have talked union for 113 years. The annual conferences of both denominations are now engaged in voting on the merger. In 1816, said Dr. Wesley, the general conference of each Zion church has frequently passed on calls upon the other to unite and in 1868 the proposal got as far as a plebiscite which showed Zion favorable and the A.M.E. voting no. The two churches were once one. No great issue separated them, none keeps them - apart today. In name, doctrine and organization the two are almost identical, and yet though constantly approaching each other for over a hundred years, the still apart. The present balloting may bring the happy consummation, or as Dr. Wesley suggests the two churches may still be "playing with unification and deluding ourselves that we have been getting together." Lo! now is come our joyfulst feast! Let every man be jolly. Each room with ivy leaves is drest. And every post with holly. Now all our neighbors' chimneys smoke. And Christmas blocks are burning. Their ovens they with bak't meats choke. And all their spits are turning. —Wither. AfroReadersSay: Detachment of 222 Men Unwilling to Have Reputation Jeopardized, Says Sergeant Dean. To the Editor: In referring to the article whose caption is "Hell at West Point," by L. F. Coles, in last week's AFOI, I wish to call your attention to the fact that newbie newspaper papers has it been possible for me to read an article so rotten as the one referred to. There is in this detachment, 222 men of high morale and fine attentions, we are justly not permitted to read any article will not permit the publication of any article which tends in the least way to jeopardize that reputation. I am most thoroughly conversant with conditions the regimen of the Army, an experience of 20 years surely gives me an advantage in any stand for or against army situations. In each of the paragraphs in the article referred to, there is a positive face of the Army, a familiar with West Point and the army, the utter absurdity of the article and the ignorance of conditions displayed by the writer. I have talked with one superior in rank or one officer of the Army this is not inspired by any one officially placed over me. I hold my lsf free to deny in toto the least semblance of truth of any portion of the article referred to. Many who will read this article will know the truth of the writer is born within me and results from personal knowledge and conditions. To go into detailed denial and to continue discussion in the paper would be the wise choice a plane too far above his ability to comprehend. MILTON T. D'EAN. First Sergeant Detachment Cavalry, West Point, New York. 100 POINTS OF GOOD HUSBANDRY Chapter XII At Christmas make a good cheer; For Christmas comes but once a year. Editor's Note—Mr. Coles's letter said that Sergeant Dean, who was a major during the World War, with other colored sergeants, has quarters heated by coal stoves and lighted by oil lamps. White sergeants, said Mr. Coles, have electric lights and steam heat. THE AHF AMERICAN An Independent Weekly Newspaper A Champion of Civic Welfare and The Square Deal Published every Saturday in the Afro-American Building, 62 N. Enkay Street, Baltimore, Md., by THE 4FRO- NESS 1. Colored polioemens, poliowomen and Afrikan. 2. Colored representatives on city, county and State Institutions. 3. Equal salaries for equal work for school teachers without regard to color or sex. 4. Colored members on the Board of State Institutions and the Colored. 5. The organization of labor unions among all groups of colored workers. 6. A university and agricultural college for colored sample students by the State. 7. Close co-operative between farmers and the State and Federal Farm Agents. THOUGHTS OF THE FOUNDER (1906) All colored men are not stuck on government jobs. J. C. Napier of Nashville, Tenn., finds it more profitable to continue banking, rather than stering as U.S. Sam's pie counter, and so he refuses the honorable position of U. S. Consul to Bahia, Brazil. 1929 years ago, a Jewish husband and wife entered the University of Iowa for the purpose of education in the profession. enthirty-nine. It was night. They had travelled all day in order to reach the town before dark. No moon shone. No lights gleamed in windows as they went from door to door seeking lodging. An old French chronicle tells the story thus: ST. JOSEPH Another street we'll try, courtyard there may be, here before mine eyes that threaten hostile. Prather, of your grace, no further can I go. Alone seek you a place, my strength faileth so. ST. JOSEPH Hestess dear and kind, pray of your great pity; Some little corner mend, to lodge my faint haint. Common folks and poor, in here we never keep. Try that other door, 'it there such people sleep. So Joseph and Mary had no choice but a stable. Maybe they had reservations in a small hotel, but the proprietor cancelled them when offered a higher price. In the big tavern there was no room for "common folks and poor." No matter that they were tired, no matter that Mary suffered already the pains preceding childbirth, "there was no room in the inn." Black Americans need no Christmas season to remind them that their every day experience was also the experience of the mother and father of Jesus. Today, weary black travelers arouse a sleep- ing "Four blocks east, eight blocks south across the land, would find the Negro section." "I will to death, black Marys are brought to southern hospitals" "to treat the Negro beds." we've all had has come Christian America in 1929 years. There is still no room in the inn. Leading and Driving In two of President Coolidge's messages to Congress he specifically urged increased aid for the Howard University Medical School. The result of it was that Congress not only followed his advice but also passed a law making Howard University of the motion and authorizing appropriations. This year President Hoover recommended an appropriation of $600,000 for the university. The House added $649,000 and passed the measure Wednesday. The bill now goes to the Senate where the university measures have always been passed with less debate and more unanimity than in the House. But the question is that, in so far as these appropriations are concerned, the President is no longer driving Congress. Capitol Hill is doing its own leading. Cry Baby Representative Miles Allgood (white, Dem. Ala.) resigned from the enrolled bills committee rather than serve on it with Representative Oscar DePriest (Rep. Ill.). Mr. Allgood said that service on this committee was of no advantage to his district and after Mr. DePriest's appointment, he did not desire the honor. Allgood, who is 51 years old, farmed, taught school and collected taxes before coming to Congress from the backwoods of one of the most backward states in the Union. With the House under control of the Republicans for over a decade, good committee pickings for Democrats are. Despite four years of service, Mr. Allgood has only got as far as the enrolled bills committee which was made by Mr. DePriest in his first term. Peewed and jealous, he sets up a howl. Like "I don't come play" both eyes as he alarms "I don't come play" Provident's Breach The appointment of Dr. E. Mayfield Boyle of Baltimore as laboratorian (recenegologist) in the United States Veterans' Hospital at Tuskegee, Alabama, must come to the people of the city as a decided shock. Educated at Howard and Harvard Medical Schools and was for many years a practicing physician here, giving up this work several years ago to devote himself to special study of the X-ray. His zeal led him to put in three years in Bellevue Hospital, New York, shorter courses of three months at Fordham, Rhode Island, Beth Israel hospitals, and City College New York. With the opening of Provident Hospital in Baltimore, he returned, applied for the X-ray post and was refused. Whereupon he took the civil service tests and led the list of candidates in the U.S. hospital examination. The point is that Dr. Boyle was not sufficiently qualified for his hospital, but is for a much less advanced institution. Prophets and X-ray experts have no honor in their native cities. The fact remains, however that Provident Hospital promised Baltimore that it would begin with a white staff and as fast as Negro physicians qualified, they would not have been kept by Provident Hospital in the case of Dr. Boyle, and a breach in one case easily leads to the inference that the hospital authorities are breaking their word in other cases. Provident Hospital has been shabbily treated by some local physicians, who subscribed to its campaign and asked to pay for the treatment. Turn over does deserve another. Because some physicians swab Provident, that is no reason why Provident in turn should vent its spleen on Dr. Boyle. The first requirement of an institution like Provident Hospital which gets its support from the public and seeks larger funds is that it always keeps its public pledges, or make a public statement explaining its inability to do so. No Bootblack Haitians Methodist Delusions Lo. He is Saviour so mighty, All men shall own Him their Lord; Seek Him in stable unshake; Bail him Incarnate Word. —B. Robert Emmett. CHRISTMAS CAROL Readers may write on any subject they like. Usually 150 words are enough. Beyond that expect the editor's blue penicillin, not the black penicillin. Sign as evidence of good faith, it will not be published if you so desire. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS. And... that night the moon hung down And the house-tops of the town. And seemed to whisper... the hear, That Christmas I heard the angels sing That shepherd of the new-born King. To shepherd of the new-born King. And from the eastern sky the sun Shot forth his rays, the earth upon; And curling clouds, tinged by his rays, Unfolded all their wings in the And earth awoke to greet the morn. For, lo, the Prince of Peace was born! B. F. Eor Is There a Santa? The New York Sun re-publishes each Christmas from its edition of September 21, 1897, its famous editorial on Santa Claus: Is there a Santa Claus? Is there a Santa Claus? Answering at once and thus prominently the communication below. 'Dear Editor—I am 8 years old. "Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Paepe says. If you see it in the Sun it's so. Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?" "VIRGINIA OHANLON." 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street. Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that our little minds comprehend their little minds. All minds, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of our men is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless intelligence capable of grasping the truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainty love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your children. You know that the little dreary would be the world if there were not Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry. You would make tolerable friends, you would have to accept in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? That there is no Santa Claus. The most real thing in the world are those that neither children nor men can see; did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course, but that's no proof. Of course, but that's no proof or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unscable in the world. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in Fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in the chinmneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, they did not see her, they could not down, what they did not see? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real thing in the world are those that neither children nor men can see; did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are the body can conceive or all the wonders there are unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, push aside that curtain and see the supernatural and glory beyond. Is there anything else real and abiding. You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a very covering the unseen inside. You tear apart the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernatural beauty and glory beyond. Is there anything else real and abiding in this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Sania Claus! Thank God! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, and continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Christmas! Bah! Humbug! From "Christmas Carol," by Dickens. "He cried, 'You're the voice of Srogero's nephew, who came upon him so quick, that she first intimation he of his approach." "Bah!" said Scrooge. "Humbug!" "Christmas a humbug, uncle!" said Scrooge's nephew. "You don't mean that. I am sure!" "I do." said Scrooge. "Merry Christmas! What right have you to have? You have you to be morose. You're noor enough." "Come, then?" returned the nephew gagly. "What right you you to be dismal? What reason have you to be morose? You're rich enough." nephew. "You don't mean that, I am sure?" "I do," said Scrooge. "Merry Christmas! What right have you to be merry? What reason have you to be merry? You're poor enough." Scrooge having no better answer ready on the spur of the moment "I" again; and follow it with "Humbug." "Don't be cross, icel" said the nephew. "What else can I be?" returned the uncle, "when I live in such a world of fools as this?" "Merry Christmas!" he asked, time to you but a time for paying bills without money; a time for finding yourself a year older, but not an hour richer; a time for balancing your books and calendar of months presented dead against you? If I could work my will, said Scrooge indignantly, "every idiot who goes about with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart. "Don't be cross, unjust," she said. "What else in such a world ofools as this? Merry Christmas! Out upon merry Christmas What's Christmas time to you but a time for paying bills without money; a time for finding yourself a year older, but you still have books and having every item in 'em through a round dozen of months presented dead against if. If I could work my will, said Scrooge indignantly, "every idiot who goes about with Merry Christmas goes to bake, should be baked with his own pudding, and lips, should be baked with his own pudding, and should be a stake of holy through his heart. He should!" "Uncle!" pleaded the nephew. "Nephew!" returned the uncle, sterrily, "keep Christmas in your own way, and let me keep it." "Keep it!" repeated Scrooge's nephew. "But you don't, keep it." "Let me leave it alone, then," said Scrope. "Much good may do you! Much good it has "Let me leave it alone, then," said Scrioge. "Much good may it do you! Much good it has ever done you!" Many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited. I dare say," returned the nephew, "Christmas among the rest. But I am sure, have always come around, with what he come around—apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that—as a good time, a kind, forgiving, or valuable gift, of all, of all, of all, the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers on a long journey bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!" "There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited. I dare say," returned the nephew. "Christmas among the rest. But I can. But I am always of Christmas time, when it has come around—apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that—as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I can afford to spend with men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though you may cap my post, I believe that I has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!" BEHOLD! THE HOLY BABE IS BORN Behold! the Holy Babe is born To Virgin Mary, meek and mild; No downy pillows do adorn The bed of Mary's precious child. Behold! the Lowly Nazareme Is born and, lo, the silvery star The Sage herald, sound thy horn! Proclaim the Savior. Lord and King! Behold! the Holy Babe is born! And words of prophets, long since past, Came true from the earth; Proclaim Messiah's come at last! THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was waiting, not even a mouse: The stockings were hung by the chimney with care. In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. —Clement G. Moore. "A Visit from St. Nicholas." CHRISTMAS IN 1875. No trumpet that preformed The blow in which the Prince of Peace was born; No bloody streamlet stained Earth's silver rivers on that sacred morn. —William Cullen Bryant. CHRISTMAS SONG. Calm on the listening ear of night Same Heart as the joyous strains. Where wild Jude stretches far Her silver-mantled plains. —Edmund H. Sears. No Design Accepted for Soldiers' Medal. To the Editor. The design of the Soldiers' Medal authorized by Act of Congress, approved July 2, 1926, has not yet been adopted. Suitable designs are now being prepared, and it is expected that a design will be adopted within near future. C. H. BRIDGES, Major-General, the Adjutant-General, Washington, D.C. Editor's Note: A certificate entitling Private Lawrence A. Tillis, 24th Infantry, to a soldier's medal for heroism, was awarded last week. "But after all is said and done, the Negro has a better chance in America than anywhere else on the civilized globe." The Negro in Europe. BY KELLY MILLER Mr. J. A. Rogers has just returned from an extended journalistic tour of Europe. He has visited most of the countries of that continent with an eye keen to the presence and placement of the Negro. He have been in Europe weekly. Negro magazine which give us the most comprehensive, and enlightened view yet vouch-safed on that subject. It is to be hoped that he will embody his observations and experiences in more permanent and published works. Years ago Dr. Booker T. Washington visited Europe for the Outlook magazine to study the relative condition of the American Negro and the European peasant. Man Farthest Down" embodies the result of his observations and re- Mr. Rogers has with great research and pains pointed out more or less eminent Negroes who have functioned in varied ways during the past two thousand years in the different capital cities. All the different cases have been lost without trace. After two thousand years of incidental and desultory contact, the Negro has made no abiding impression upon Europe, and Europe has made no abiding impression upon him. And Africa stand today facing each other a if not a single Negro had ever transferred from the black to the white continent. After twenty centuries, a handful of blacks has been absorbed by four hundred million whites, but the furious problems of ten million Afro-Americans nor for any other considerable group of Negroes now scattered abroad on the face of the earth. a Slow Process. Mr. Rogers is disposed to make much of the incidental fact that these Negroes have been absorbed, which he feels furnishes a key to the solution of the universal race problem. The element of time required to absorb any considerable body of diverse peoples. Two thousand years would indeed be a short time to amalgamate ten million Negroes in America. It would require a long period of time to Chinmen in England or Germany. Mr. Rogers seems so beugled by the ignis fatus of amalgamation, which he awaits as the great consummation devoutly to be wished. Mr. Rogers arrives wholly with Booker T. Washington in the view that the American Negro need not look for a placement in the industrial and economic life of Europe. This proposition offers evidence that the demonstration and scarcely merit statement. Europe is the most thickly populated continent on the globe. It is the most diverse and progressive of all the children of men. They find their confines too small for their own breed and during the past four hundred years the borders into the lesser breeds in all parts of the globe. There has been no European immigration, for there has been room for none. Lesser Breeds. By reason of his arrogance and domineering spirit, the white man has dominated the other races and made them do his rough and heavy work. He will neither combine or permit them to compete with him. The only adjustment tolerable has been that of slavery or industrial subordination. The idea of any considerable body of off-colored people industrialized upon the industrial life of any country in Europe is simply unthinkable. The battle for bread is the most brutal of all forms of conflict. France, England, Germany or Italy would not dream of permitting any sizeable group of people to compete with their own sons for bread in their home territory. Negro travelers and sojourners in Europe are apt to be carried away by ordinary criminals and hospitality people extend to strangers. When an Afro-American receives ordinary amenities in a foreign land, he is so overwhelmed by the contrast with his treatment at home that he too often mistakes formal business for illegal or Italy treats a Negro tourist without harshness, that does not imply that they desire him as their neighbor, companion, or fellow countryman. Tolerance for the exceptional man is not mean acceptance of multinationalism. It seems to me that our European tourists make a grave mistake in over-dramatizing their courteous reception in the European countries. The foreign reception with their treatment received at home. It all helps to convince the foreign hosts that the Negro's home treatment is the kind he expects. A gentleman never boasts of ordinary civilities or amenable. He takes them. Mr. Robert S. Abbott, the fearless editor of the Chicago Defender, widely heralded his courteous treatment in Paris, which any man of his means and standing might owe London expect. His name and fame had preceded him, he was turned down by the London hosteliers just as he would have been in his home city of Chicago. Under his guidance on shoulder, before and after the rebuff of the Chicago editor, suffered no incivility in the hosteliers of the British capital. But after all has been said and done, the Negro has a better chance of American citizenship than the organized globe. As a competitive workman he is barred from Europe by preoccupation; from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada by stringent immigration laws. Even Mexico and Brazil exclude him in America. Week's Poem CHRISTMAS NIGHT BY LULLIA E. WILSON The snow lay upon the ground; The stars shine, oh, so bright; For Christ our Lord was bored On Christmas night. Chips from the Quarry The Proofreader Talks. The capitalization of proper nouns and proper adjectives derived from proper nouns constitutes all there is of grammatical capitalization. Proper nouns have been dealt with; proper adjectives (as they will be referred to) need a few words. Proper nouns are properly present, a real difficulty, in that the practice is to cease to capitalize them after use has made them "common," but just when that stage has been reached determinably, in a rule applicable to people while probably all writers and dictionaries would sanction chinmaare, and plaster of paris, some would capitalize herculean, terpsichorean, and caesarean (operation) while some would not. Proper nouns in Wienna bread, New Orleans molasses, and Turkish bath, tend to stay "up"; but for proper nouns which from use have become common (that is, when their meaning accrues to the origin), the tendency is "down"; for example, bocot, sedan, the german (dance). But usage varies greatly and (with capriciously as in the other words to those words that are gradually losing the adjective sense and are becoming nouns (or verbs) such as, *pullman* (car); becoming a common noun; *jim-crow* once a proper noun; *noun verb*; *charleston* (dance), now a common noun and becoming a verb. (There are no "proper" verbs except words used in a "facetious or humorous sense," as in "I am a proper noun." These examples will indicate the intricacies and uncertainties in grammatical capitalization other than of strictly proper names used as such, and the need to consult a dictionary—and even here, there will be found diversity among authorities and at different dates. (For example, the last three words italicized in differently in Webster's "International Dictionary" and in the "NEW International") Other capitalization (rhetorical) will be discussed in a later talk. The N.A.A.C.P. (An aerosic, by Cecil Mack) Not aiming to take by force or might Ain't asking for what's not just and right And fair, Nor judged by race or looks, but 'Cording to laws what's in the books, Potent, peaceful, a human call—that's all.' —From N.A.A.C.P. Benefit Program An Anti-Catholic Yarn. The American Sentinel of Religious Liberty spins a fine yarn about Catholics having caused the civil war and has inviting to Jeff Davis pledging his support. For the nine months preceding the Pope's letter, the Sentinel says, desertions from the Union army averaged 4,252 a month. The average for months past 614 and October, 1864, the maximum of 10,692 we. reached. "Of the 12,200 fighting: Irish who enlisted, 72 per cent deserted. Of all Civil War deserters, 45 per cent were Catholics. The assassin of Abraham Lincoln, was a papist." This was Lincoln's punish intent; for having defied Rome, says the Sentinel, which adds that the members of Jeff Davis's family were Catholics. Now how come that the South today is the most intolerant, toward Catholics; and how was it that the South defeated Al Smith? Can You Find This? The story of the shipload of missionaries to Africa, who quarreled on board ship that they had to put off at Lisbon, comes from George Otto Trevelyan. It was an account of his uncle, Thomas Babington Macauley's father, and I read it many years ago. A LAWRENCE LOWELL, President Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass. Profanity They say that man swears far too off. And yet it *was* Mother Eve. Who started this profanity Which causes wifely peeve. "What shall we eak," said Adam once, Banae, date or yam." "I do not care, Adam." How the World Do Move. My. My! Bathing, except when prescribed by a physician was made unlawful in 1854—in Boston, mind you. You were not allowed to prohibit bathing between November 1st and March 15th. But the first bath-tub was used in 1842 and our fore-fathers had not yet allowed water when internal bathing was allowable, and internal bathing taboo. Blood for Sale? From Howard Medical News "The professional donor may give as many as forty transfusions for each transfusion. He must submit to considerable discomfort, however. He must live on a scientific diet of blood-producing foods and must go through life with a sore arm. Host- suiting is important, according to the four types of blood. Unfortunately all blood is not alike, and unless that of the patient is like that of the donor the two bloods will clot when mixed. Every one who receives one of one of bloods—1, 2, 3, or 4. When a transfusion is necessary or advisable, a donor belonging to the same group as the patient is called in without delay or confusion. There is no need for a donor to be in the blood. In one, known as the Percy method, an incision is made in the arm of the patient and a similar incision in the arm of the donor. The blood is removed by means of a tube which is then inserted into the patient's arm. In the other method a needle is used and the blood flows into a container. In this method an anticoagulant is added to the blood. A donor of blood suffers no serious consequences. His arm is slightly sore, and he is not up to his usual endurance for a day or two. The blood is made up within a week of being cut from the carotid vein to overwork, or he will run the risk of developing tuberculosis. Hokum and Buncombe. "Million of Negroes in the rural squares and nursing onight from cotton picking from the cotton gins or from the fields. They are coming laughing and singing. Is there anything to eat in the house? What do they care? If there's not an animal to eat and if no pork they'll eat pork and pone. If there's nothing they'll go to the store and the storekeeper won't credit them they'll go to the big house. And if they can't get anything they'll go home and drink spring water until they are tired and grow weasel as though they had dined on brushed sweetbreads and breast of pheasans." Mewhynch, Government Annex. The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly Driving Nails. Dear Editor of Chips— A well known minister of the Gospel nailed "For Rent" sign on one or his houses just about a quarter of an hour before the time he should be in his pulpit. Were we not taught something about driving nails on the Sabbath of our Lord; or has this been stricken out? CONSTANT READER. Negro Progress. Population ..... 11,000,000 Wealth ..... $2,500,000,000 Home Owners ..... 700,000 Farm Owners ..... 232,000 Value of Farms ..... $700,000,000 Business Enterprise ..... 70,000 Banks ..... 73 Parks ..... Capital ..... $6,500,000 Annual Business Done in Banks ..... $1,000,000,000 Teachers ..... 48,000 Churches ..... 51,000 Value of Property ..... $100,000,000 Honk! Honk! Two wild ducks alighted in the fog in the back yards of Morgan Park Sunday morning. The ducks, toothsome dinner made tuckles but always just missed. Birthdays December 21st: Dennis C. Chandler, 38, 1658 Harvard avenue, Columbus, O.: Matthew W. Dogan, 66, Westside place, Marti, Texas, Henry K. Spearman, 54, 52, 51, 132nd street, New York City: Jesse O. Thomas, 46, Denmark, S.C. December 22nd: Murray B. Atkins, 30, 1427 Columbus avenue, Indianapolis: Edgar P. Benjamin, 58, 52 Fenwood road, Roxbury, Mass.: William R. R. Granger, 39, 398 Studyvestant, Brooklyn, N.Y.: John W. Este, 72, 509 Russell street, Danville, Ky.: George C. Clement, 38, 510 Myers street, Charlotte, N.C.: A. N. Johnson, 63, Nashville, Nashville, Tenn.: Augustus W. Merrill, 62, 1950 Grand avenue, Chicago: William H. Salley, 62, R.F.D. 2, Chase City, Va.: James Manoney, 57, Sutter, S.C. December 23rd: Samuel H. Archer, 59, 826 W. Fair street, Atlanta, Ga.: Lemuel D. Bolton, 31, 517 W. Change street, Jacksonville, Fla.: George C. Clement, 58, 1633 W. Jefferson street, Louisville, Ky.: Peter W. Jefferson, 52, R.F.D. 1, Box 335 Savannah, Ga.: Adam L. Patterson, 53, 3223 S. Park, Avenue, Chicago: Beasle E. Prentice, 57, 849 Hemloc's street, Los Angeles, Cal.: William James, 57, Statesboro, Va.: Cornelius C. Lowery, 46, Camden, S.C.: William H. Phillips, 49, Wilson, N.C. December 24th: Mary L. French, 35, 518 N. Pine Street, Colorado, Colorado, Col. L. Emanuel M. McDuffe, 46, Laurinburg N. & I. Institute, Laurinburg, N.C.: Dillard Artis, 61, 1813 S. Bates Street, Marion, Ind.: December 23th; Henry M. Minton, 58, 1130 S. 18th street, Philadelphia; Paul E. Perry, 55, 524 Henry street, Savannah, Ga.; Ishaam H. Anthony, 61, 2020 N. 3rd street, Kansas City, Kansas; Henry A. Bleach, 57, 524 W. Caiton Street, Boston, Mass.; Paul E. Perry, 58, 505 Johnson Street, Valdosta, Ga.; George W. Chandler, 47, 1109 E. Grove Street, Montgomery, Ala.; Lucius S. Ileks, 48, 240 W. Caiton Street, Boston, Mass.; Frank M. Hyder, 61, 634 S. Queen Street, York, Pa.; Green P. Russell, 66, Normal Hill, Frankfor., Ky.; Benjamin T. Tanner, 54, 2008 Diamond Street, Philadelphia; James C. Thomas, 68, 89 W. 134th Street, New York City; Josephine E. Wyatt, 45, Box 63, Pulton, Ky.; Daniel M. Spearman, 64, Silver street, S.C.; Webster L. Harlls, 40, Fredreleksburg, Va.; Leavey J. Melton, 64, Ocdar Grove, N.C. December 26th; David E. Crawford, 60, 14 Wellington Street, Boston; Frank W. Henry, 40, 3210 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago; Joseph A. Booker, 70, 1600 Bishop Street, Little Rock, Ark. December 27th; Henry S. Dunbar, 42, 968 E. Euclid Street, Detroit, Mich.; Edward D. Pierson, 57, 419 Milam Street, Houston, Texas; Annisah Rogers, 45, New Albany, Miss.; Andrew J. Smithman, 46, 402 N. Egin Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma; E. J. Ravenn, 55, Darlington, S.C.; Mary Rose Allen, 52, 326 E. Jackson Street, Brazil, Ind. S. S. Lesson Sunday. December 22nd: THE CHILD IN A CHRISTIAN WORLD (Christmas Lesson) 2:1-20. 2:14-16 Matt. 18:3; Mark 6:9; 36:37,42;10:13; Luke 16:4 Golden Text: Suffer 9:36,37;10:13; Luke and them them not to come unto me; so forth such belong the kingdom of heaven. —Matt. 19:14 Matt. 19:14 Primary Reading: Isa. 11:1-9. Primary Text: Topic of the First Christmas. mas. —John史伯利; Luke 2:1-20 Memory Verse: God so loved the world, that he gave his only begoneen Son, that he might not perish but have eternal life. Junior Topic: The Story of the First Christmas. Memory Verse: John 2:16. Intermediate and Senior Topic: Finding and Following Right Leaders. Adults: Christian Gopher jokes to Childhood. BIBLE THOT TODAY A SAFE RETREAT—Be chou my strong habit, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me, and art my rock and my fortress.—Fas. 71:3. ## English Word Often Misused Do not confuse glacier (a body of ice), whale glacier (one whose business is to set glass in window frames, etc.) Word Often Mispronounced Muskelton. Pronounce first syllable musk, never mush. Word Often Misspeiled Ream; not reem. Synonyms Hate, detest, abhor, loathe, abominate. Word Study Use a word three times; and it is yours. Let us increase our vocabulary by mastering one word a week. DENIZEN; an inhabitant. "Consider the freedom of these denizens of the forest." Etiquette 1. When macaroni is served Italian style, how should it be eaten? 2. When one has enjoyed hospitality in a girl's home, should he thank the girl's mother, or is it sufficient to thank the girl's fiance ever announce the engagement? 4. When a lady is guest of the home in the evening should the host escort her home? ANSWERS 1. It is best to ask it with the fork than to attempt to copy the Italian's artful manner of eating it. 2. By all means thank the mother; she is the one who generally has done the most labor towards making the visit pleasant one. No. 4. Yes, unless a car comes for her. Then he assists her down the steps, opens the door of the car and drives, taxi, gives the chauffeur direction. BY WILLIAM N. JONES Make Yourself a Santa Claus. Somewhere near 15,000 children in Baltimore have begun to count in the beach and the morning they shall sigh to find that Santa. Claus has made his annual visit. Thanks to a young spirit of Christmas philanthropy, jew of them will be disappointed to be sighled. No chance. Only children still need enough to believe in Santa Claus to get the real thrill of Christmas, except of course, grownups who make themselves Santas. There are happily, plenty of children in Santa Claus to provide happiness for the grownups who want to get some real happiness by扮 Santa. It may be your own or it may be the baby boy or girl who lives around you, be select for yourself some child to make happy during the holidays. Whatever else you have to remember about the Christmas of 1929, carry a vision of a brightened little toot who beamed with joy when he arrived to bride day of Christ who came to bride good will and peace on earth, because you took thought and became a Santa Claus. Congressman Allgood's Cheap Little Gesture. Most people who read the morning news Saturday learned perhaps for the first time that there is a congressman in the name of Miles Good, good, when that person sought the imminent by declaring that he would refuse to sit opposite Congressman Allgood on the Committee Enrolled. About the most he is said about Congressman Allgood's silly remark is that he should make it serious and carry it to its logical conclusion. If he does this he will, with due haste tell the Congress of the United States that he cannot sit on the Democratic side opposite a Negro congressman—or Negro congressman—or Negro congressman—or Negro resign; further he should inform Saint Peter that no golden crown is to be reserved for him in heaven should by any chance the soul out of a bit of colored clay he allowed to enter. As to the place below he can use his own. judgment. V. F. Calverson, one of the country's most brilliant radicals, authors and critics, and Arthur Garfield Hayes, well known champion of liberalism, met in a war of the giants in debate in Baltimore, Sunday on the question, "Is Liberalism a Mirage?" Calverson declared that he called the liberal a menace because in attempting to correct the consequent evils of a system fundamentally wrong he beclouds the issues for it IS WRONG THE SYSTEM WICKING IT IS WRONG. Mr. Hayes criticized the radical because of his theory of revolutionary change, declaring that the liberal idea that changes should be brought about through evolution and was best for the world. Looking out from a window where we are sitting as we write this, at the statue of George Washington, father of America, we are compiled to agree with Calverson without reservation. Had this country tried to develop free men under a monarchical system, we might have been given our present form of development. The system is fundamentally the thing to fight. On the other hand, we need liberals to help conserve such human gains as we have made, to keep from sliding back between revolutionary periods, and to translate these gains to the masses. The fact is, the radical view of yesterday is generally the liberal view of today and the conservative of tomorrow. But the real men and women who make the world move forward are those who break through system after system to find better ones under which men and women may live. And the most dangerous system, and the one which is the greatest menace, is that one which is just enough of a compromise between evil and good to make it respectable. Thus we have in America an economic system with its millionaires and its paupers, its art galleries and its insane asylums, its colleges and its penitentiaries, its philanthropy and its bitter selfishness, its billions in churches and its unspeakable race prejudice. What Shall We Say to Communists? And this brings us to a question which comes to this column this week from a young high school student. How shall we say to him "welcome!" Here is a radical idea imbbed by a group motivated by Soviet Russia who with their doctrine of overturning the capitalistic form of government throughout the world als set forth an unequivocal doctrine of opportunity among all races. You may not believe in revolutionary change, but the principle of racial equality of opportunity, which for the Communist movement from the very top to the bottom of the industrial structure is a principle with which you are Revolution, like war, is unfortunate: but, like war, it is unfortunate. The only appeal when evolution becomes slow a process of human development. In this country the Communists are using propaganda to unrest. It may make them insignificant, but form of propaganda—this banner demonstration and flag hurling—but many that we would die to preserve today. It was the way Jesus Christ of Nazareth began; it was the way William Lloyd Gray of human slavery, as well as many movements between which seemed foolish when rowed against the established order. What we really need are a new young men and women who are willing to carry their leadership through the birthpains of many other kind. Africans Say "Africans have much in common with us as wit and wisdom expressed to get away from the notion that there are in an inferior and barbaric status in more than one sense, we Americans than they."—C. J. BENDER. A beggar must be prepared to The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly Sherri U.S. PAYS GA. 55C A DAY TO HIRE MEN IN PRISON 3-Year-Contract Signed for Negro Convicts Only. NEW YORK.—The N.A.A. C.P. Monday made public a telegram to Sanford Bates, white, superintendent of prisons of the Department of Justice, reiterating its opposition to the boarding of colored federal prisoners in state road camps, and requesting the Department of Justice in any future statements it may make on the subject to make this attitude of the Advancement Association clear. The telegram, signed by Walter White, acting secretary of the National association for the Advancement of Colored People, reads in part: follows. "Have just read account today's new York World relative to boarding of New York prisoners from Atlanta Federal Penitentiary with Chatham county authorities as well as state officials in Baltimore AFRO-AMERICAN of December 14th in which you indirectly quoted as saying to AFRO-AMERICAN reporter, our Spinberg, Senator Capper Judge Jayne and I seemed satisfied in report of special investigators. Suspended Judgment May I reiterate that position of advancement on Chatham County camp is wholly one of superposition judgment pending outcome negotiations between your department and Chatham County authorities and predicated upon the principle that there shall be no segregation of races or discrimination further upon your assurance that Chatham County camp is only a temporary expedient and that such expeding out is not to constitute a precedent. The advancement Association emancipated and unequivocally opposes of any general system of leaving out or placing within the control of authorities of any southern county or municipality, Negro prisoners." The M.A.C.P. visit to Georgia was made by Judge James A. Cobb of Washington in the invitation of Governor Bates. Men were without knives and forks and a diet which included meat. Three-year Contract To World mage public Saturday afternoon contract Three-Year Term, the deponent is signed by Stanford Bates, of Prison, on behalf of the sentiment, and by the deponent, of the sentiment of Georgia. The sentiment of Justice defends it on the head that it is a remedy for over-crowd- ing, and that it is a remedy for "charge" terris. WHITMAN SISTERS AND CO. THIS WILL BE THE BIGGEST AND BEST ATTRACTION IN BALTIMORE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. DON'T MISS THIS REVUE TREAT! The contract, dated last October and already operative, has these provisions: the first part agrees to receive and maintain during the fiscal year of 1030, 200 federal Prisoners by transfer from the penitentiaries, to the custody of the Prison Com-mission, and to the custody of the three prisoners that these prisoners are to be immediately assigned to labor in the Chatham County construction camp, located just outside the city of Savannah, and the following conditions are required: "(a) Suitable housing conditions are to be provided by Chatham County, either in the airplane hangar as remodeled for this use, or in such other suitable quarters as approved by the Superintendent of Prisons. "(b) The prisoners so transferred shall be provided with adequate and wholesome rest, and with sufficient robust men working daily in the open air, "(c) Prisoners shall be decently clothed in plain attire, not in prison stripes, but in such one distinctive but plain colored uniform, the County Commissioners may determine. No Corporal Punishment "(d) Corporal punishment will not be employed in the estrait or discipline of Federal prisoners, and chain or other form of shackles shall not be used without the express permission of the Superintendent of Prisoners, nor shall bloodmounds be employed pursuant and recapture of escaped prisoners. "(f) Federal prisoners shall at all times be used with humaneness and frightness, and shall be "mied any undue privileges or librarianship, and any unnecessary harshness on the other. "(g) The hours of labor, exclusive of transportation to and from the place of work and meals, shall not exceed eight Disobedient Prisoners "(h) Recalcitrant or disobedient prisoners may be placed in isolation or in the stocks, and in the case of repeated breach of the rules, they may be returned to penitentiary or to prison. "(i) A sufficient number of guards and foremen shall be constantly in attendance to prevent escapes to preserve discipline and to properly protect the community. The number of these guards shall be in the case of no more than twelve prisoners." 65c a Day Other provisions are that the United States will pay the state of Georgia "55 cents per day per prisoner" for care and custody, and that the state will take any prisoner who escapes. The contract also says: "It is further agreed by the party of the second party that the custody of the Prison Commission of Georgia for the purpose above set forth only colored prisoners. These shall be, so far as possible, well behaved prisoners who are accustomed to working in the prison and who are native to the Southern States. Limited to Road Work "It is agreed that the prisoners transferred under this agreement shall be used only on land construct" - work or projects construction. "This seems to be only one step removed," said Senator Borah tonight, "from the system in Haiti, where poor devils . . . e-ced to death, and the poor are often like cattle from one county into another." When the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People first heard of the contract they were negotiating with the Negro prisoners, the Department of Justice answered that white prisoners would be contracted out later. To other criticism the Department of Justice has given to the crowding and idleness in the Federal penitentiaries: that there is no intention of causing "undue competition with private labor"; and that "there is nothing in connection with the contract" - "rug system." CHRISTMAS DIVIDEND LATE PITTSBURGH (ANP) -Depositors of the DeFunct Steel City Banking Company will receive their final dividend check on December 28. ICE CREAM CAUSES DEATH PHILADELPHIA. — Elbert Warfield died at his home. 2037 Master street, Monday, from ptonaine poisoning as the result of some ice cream bought Saturday night while playing with his chums. The Association for the Handicapped At RICHMOND MARKET ARMORY KIDNAP RICH POLICY KING, DEMAND $25,000 Chicago Underworld in Turmoil Over Latest Gambling Sensation. RACKETEERS AFRAID Tales of $50,000 Poker Games Leak Out. CHICAGO—(ANP). — Walter Kelly, alleged rich man, said to have accumulated $500,000 in the policy game, was kidnapped Wednesday. His brothers, Ross and Ila, have so far refused a demand for $25,000 ransom. The victim of the kidnapping was formerly associated with Charles Jackson and Louis C. Washington in the operation of the Tia Juana policy wheel. He is said to have been the key man. Stories have been claimed of fifty thousand dollars in poker games with Nick, the Greek, and other big gamblers from Chicago's westside. One woman and one man, a white hoodlum, have been seized in connection with his disappearance. The woman is Miss Leontine Costello, reported to be a sweetheart of Kelly. She is a woman of great beauty who is said to have fascinated her telling stories. Opium and otherotics were forbidden when her apartment was invaded some months ago. Another wealthy operator threaten with kidnapping is Julian Black, sometimes said to a nephew of the late Dan Jackson. Black is thought to have been lately interested in a policy wheel conducted by Jules Be evacuated, in Heliand, and "Pulled" Sam Al, A.M., and Black operated the famous Apex Night Club. Attempts to get in touch with him since the report of his disappearance have been futile. Seizure of Kelly and the suspected capture of Black has spread a sort of fear among these baron, Grave fears are entertained that a hiker may indicate which has been working on white gambles and racketeers, has now turned its attention to this group of Nerroes which is known to have made money out of gambling. $2,000,000 COMPANY HOST TO DR. MOTON T. EW YORK CITY.—(ANP)—Dr. R. R. Moton, Principal of Tuskegee Institute and President of the Negro National League, was guest of honor at a dinner tendered by the directors of the Antillean Holding Company Wednesday evening, at St. Luke's Dining room, 125 West 130th Street. The Antillean Holding Company is the largest corporation composed of foreign-born Negroes in the country. All the directors are West Indians. The corporation owns real estate in Harlem value* at more than $2,000,000. A. A. Austin, president and manager, was master of ceremonies. All speakers was mastered the need of the theater and foreign-born Negroes of Harlem co-operating for their common good. Other guests present were: A. L. Holsey, Prod. R. Moore, Dr. E. P. Roberts, Lester BIG FAREWELL Santa Claus to Visit Needy of Philadelphia Clubs and Domestic Relations Court to Distribute Baskets PHILADELPHIA. — Santa Claus will visit the Domestic Relations Court, 21st and Race street, December 23rd, at 2 p.m. with a program under the direction of the nurses. Besides the distribution of gifts to children, there will be the distribution of 350 baskets to needy families. These baskets were presented court by various agencies. Scarcely a woman's club here that is not having a Christmas celebration this week. Distribution of stockings to hospital cards and baskets to needy families are on many programs. A few candle light services and choral singing are noted too. CATONSVILLE MASONS BANQUET WOMEN Landmark Lodge Holds Annual Feast at Grace Church CATONSVILLE.—With an elaborate banquet, Landmark Lodge No. 40, F.A.A.M., paid its annual tribute to the wives and daughters of its deceased, at Grace A.M.T. church, Wednesday evening of last week. Prior to the banquet, a program comprising speakers from various walks of life was carried out in the main auditorium of the church. Following devotionals by the Rev E. T. Addison, pastor of the church and music by the Torsell Orchestra there were opening remarks by Brother Georg. Patterson and a response by Brother Jeremiah Johnson Editor Talks Pinch hitting for Carl J. Murphy, president of the AFRO-AMERICAN Company, William N. Jones, manager in editor, spoke on "The Effects of the Negro Press on the Group." Mr. Jones urged a closer alignment of the newspaper and the community in working out community problems pointing out that while the FRO was essentially a newspaper, it also regarded as its responsibility in keeping up of a consistent fight for unabridged citizens of the group. opportunity. M. Paul, W.G.M., spoke on, "How to Make the Eastern Star Attractive to Young Women," which was followed by a paper on the benefits o. Masonry by the Rev. George B. Brown. Other speakers included the Rev. Robert R. Robinson and the Rev. E. T. Addison. Music was furnished, by the Torsell Orchestra and the Masonic Quartet. The following officers and committees officiated: Brothers Jeremiah Q. Johnson, W. W. M. Frank Hawkins, secretary. M.: Frank Hawkins Banquet Committee; Brothers Gatterson, chairman, Thomas Brooks, Richard Carter, William Matthews, Hawthorne Smith. Reception Committee; Brothers Vernon Scott, chairman; Daniel Garrett, Sisters Hattie Smith, Florence Scott, Esther Patterson, Susan Program Committee; Brothers Hawthorne Smith, chairman; William Matthews, Sister Lucy Matthews. A. Walton, Hubert T. Delany, Charles Loomis, James S. Watson, Charles Loomis, Dr. T. Russell, Thomas Dr. Also directors, James E. Townsend, S. Christian G. George A. James, Nathan O'Flaherty, Joseph A. Page, James O. P. M. E. Williams, and Thomas E. Willey PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-Mrs. Frances Outerbridge, of 2318 Jefferson street, who has been in the Woman's Hospital in seven years, came home Saturday night, much better. MRB. HUTCHINSON, of 2005 Redner street, who has been quite ill, is now able to be out. MRB. HELEN M. HARRIS, of 2018 Master street, came home Friday, from Howard University, and will remain until after New Year's. MR. DRUMMONT, of 2040 Oxford street, is in the Hospital for treatment. MR. SARAH JANE LEE, of 2025 Doxford street, is improving. MISS MAGGIE CAMPER, who lived last wint Mrs. White, on Sharwood street, has gone to Jersey, and is now living with her MRS. BESSIE INGRAM, of 2105 Bolton street, celebrated her birthday, Wednesday. She was ill at the same time, but is much better now. She is BROWN, of 2303 Redner street, has a severe attack of asthma. DR. J. W. ROBERTS, of 1426 N. 18th street, has returned from her nursing degree, which he is cutting up and sending out portions to his friends. STEPHEN R. STANFORD has returned home to enjoy the holiday season. Steve is more in Howard University, Washington, D.C. MRS M. C. KNOX, of 2109 Nassau street, has been confined to the house for child care in New York. Jenelle Forton, N.J., visited her Wednesday. A. C. SHAW, of Opal and Oxford streets, has returned home from the South, where he was enjoying himself visiting friends and the NORTH PHILADELPHIA WELFARE SOCIAL CLUB gave a supper at the home of Mrs. Johnson, 1832 N. Van Pelt street, during which provision of tickets to poor families, Christmas morning, Mrs. Lella Johnson is charitary and Mrs. Dashla is secretary, and Mrs. Dashla is old friend, and assistant secretary of the Odd Fellows, has gone on a tour of Alabama. He has not been down there for twenty-three years. He will return after STERS A REWELL AND For the Benefit of ation for th OND MAR Linden Ave. and Bidd Saturday, December 21, 192 CHICAGO HOSPITAL GETS $1,750,000 Rockefeller and Rosenwald Give Greater Provident Big Start. COST $3,000,000 Enlarged Institution Connected with Chicago "U." CHICAGO, (ANP.) — With one and three-quarter million dollars in Providence Hospital and Training hand, the board of directors of the School, will launch a drive here Friday evening for $1,250,000 to raise the necessary $3,000,000 for the establishment of the greater Provident Hospital. The Rockefeller Foundation has already contributed one million dollars and the Rosenwald Fund is responsible for three-quarter million dollar gift. The campaign will be formally launched Friday evening when citizens of both races gather at dinner in the Palm House. The guest of home will be United States Surgeon General H. S. Cummings. The staff is headed by Dr. George Cleveland Hall. The board of trustees of the hospital is composed of: Alexander L. Jackson, president; R. Arthur, treasurer; William J. MacKenzie, David Manson, Alfred C. Meyer, Joseph W. Moore, Rev. John B. Redmond Haven, Requa J. Requa, Rev. John B. Redmond Haven, W. Bibb, Henry P. Chandler, Leon S. Chichester, Loring W Coleman, Dr. George C. Hall, Dwight Ingram, Rev. George C. Thomas, Rev. M. McMurray, Rober McMurdy, Roy O. West. Man Freed by Jury After 35 Minutes PHILADELPHIA. — John Pratt, 35 years old, who has been charged with the murder of William King, superintendent of the Camden Paving Co. was set at liberty after the jury deliberated for thirty-five hours. Pratt, the co-owner of Paving King, elicited that he did so in self-defense. A func. o. $200 was raised by white citizens and turned over to officials for Pratt's family. Emanicipation have have made for the executive preparation to be held celebration to be held January 1, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Tabernacle, the largest auditorium in West Philadelphia, Rev. M. L. Shepard, pastor. The Political Enmanipation of the Negro." Dr. R. W. Wright, Jr., edit. of the Christian Recorder, is chairman of the committee program are: Magistrate Edward W. Henry, Dr. G. O. Robinson, Hon. John M. Marques, exalted ruler of the Elks, District Moor, Dr. G. O. Robinson, Moor R. Wright, president, Citizens and Southern Bank and Trust Company; Mrs. Wilda Robinson, Mrs. Lillian Johnson, Mrs. Maude Morrissette, Mrs. Eda Guilliams, and Music will be under the direction of Professor Van S. Whited. Ira M. Harris, Philadelphia's noted tenor, and the Harper emancipation address a banquet will be tendered Congressman a Dr. Preslift. Supreme Court to Hear Fleming Appeal January 28 CLEVELAND, (AFRO Bureau). Seeking to overthrow a sentence of two years and nine months for bribery. Thomas W. Fleming. Bernon Schmidt. will take his case before the Ohio Supreme Court January 28. DANCE Philadelphia MRS. ISAAC DEMBY, who is tutoring in MRS. ISAAC DEMBY, N.J., was in town for a short while Friday. MRS. ALENE, 2044 Turner street, has腋疾 from her recent attack of a bad cold. DR. CHARLES A. LEWIS, of the division of tuberculosis, has been the present president of the forum of the Monumental Baptist Church, Tuesday evening. The forum is lately organized and meets on the second of which time it is planned to present speakers and lecturers of the first rank. His subject was, "My Challenge." The doctor sought to impress upon his heart the need to become a welcomebleave lives. Mrs. Marla Williams is president of the Forum. MISS SUSAN ALLEN, of New York City, spent her vacation in Philadelphia, visiting friends and relatives. She will remain until after the holidays. ISAAC BROWN, of 2302 Redner street, is confined to the house with an "taste" of MRS. THEODORE D. JACKSON, and daughter, Harlet, have returned to their home in Boston, Mass., after attending a IN AN EFFORT to afford greater safety for children, the Citizens' Safety Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, has asked the director of public safety, to set aside and properly marked certain hilly streets for sliding streets. WILLIAM OWENES, 27, New York City, was invited early Monday morning, for trying to force his way into a tailor shop at 3404 Market street, early Monday morning. THE REV. JOHN H. HARRIS, director of the Bishop Church, Mapperville, Va., was in the city last week. DR. JAMISON, Joe Rainey and Rollo Wilson, sporting editor, are motoring south "South Collier Association," this week. KENNETH JONES is visiting at his home in Bridgesville, Del. BRIJGHEM, a student of CHARLES WILLIAMS, a student of the Spurrock School of Music, was the guest of his school parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Grijterle, Dal. Sunday. M. AND MRS. GEORGE B. WILLIAMS M. AND MRS. GEORGE B. WILLIAMS Del. Sunday and visited friends. Del. Sunday and visited friends. 3 to 13 West 136th Street, New York City Hot and Cold Water in Each Room—Immaculately Clean Courteous Treatment Special Rates Daily or Weekly EMA 1021 CHAS, J. JONES, Prop. A HEZEKIAH TURNER, is visiting at his home in Orange, Va. home MRS. MARY GATHERS was called 3 her home in Bowling Green, Va., last week because of the deafness of her father, Charles WALTER COOK and George Cook 13 the week-end with their brothers, C. A. and art teacher Moseley Heigh, A. last week. WALTER COOK and George Cook spend Sunday with their brother and mother JOSEPH U. SAMPLE and wife, of Nantucket, Mass., spent a few days with their son, Joseph Jr. here. MR. AND MRS. JAM R. JOHNSON and MR. AND WELSH, of Aberdeen, Md., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ligons and Mr. and Mrs. Willima Taylor here recently. AND MRS. SLADER WILSON, of Chesterville, Md., visited their sister here recently. WILLIAM H. WILSON visited his sister, Mrs. C. Johnson at Chesterville, Md. MRS. C. JOHNSON was the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frankglin, of Boston, last week. MRS. SARAH WHITE, of Boston, arrived here Thursday to spend the Christmas holidays. MRS. CATHERINE WILSON of Boston, accompanied by her sister, Elise Smith, of Boston, to come after spending a two-week vacation with friends here and in New York City. RICHARD HENDERSON of Boston, returned Thursday, ten days back, and Washington. MR. AND MRS. ANDREW DICKERSON wore guests of their parents, Solomon Brewington, and Mr. and Mrs. William Drewington, and last week. LEON COLLINS visited his father, C. S. Collin, Sunday, at school. He HUBBARD, high school student here, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hubbard, of Federalburg, Md., last week. MARTHA CANNON visited Mrs. Mary Shokley and Mrs. Evelyn Duker of Greenwood, Deh., last week. MEDFORD BUTLER and family, of Still Pond, Md., motorized vehicle. COLLIDAY, of Petersburg, Md., will spend some time here. MISS AGNES SMITH, Laura Crawford, Engelberg, North Carolina. Willie Jackson, Victor Jackson, Charles Demby, and Joseph Jolley, all were visitors in Petersburg, Md., Sunday. W. P. JEFFERSON, of Cape Charles, visiting his wife, who is convalescing from an operation at Mercy Hospital. MRS. MARY MOORE, of Bellevue, Md., is visiting here. VISITING in Philadelphia this week are the following Carmichael residents: Mrs. James Little, Wright Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rhyanes and Mrs. Susan Watkins. MISS AGNES THOMAS is visiting in Vienna, Md. Miss Thomas was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Jolley, Sunday. THE REV. C. W. SHOOCKLEY spent the week-end in Denton, Md., visiting his sons, Sears and Warren. Virginia Gunman Held; Shot Philly Cop GHESTER, Pa. — John Pierce, 28, came to this city a few weeks ago from Virginia and killed Patrolman Frank Kowalski here. When U.S. troops threw three bullets into his head and two into his body at close range. The Virginian is said to have entered the restaurant at Third and Flower streets, and pointing his gun at the defended quick service. Frightened employees sent out a call for aid and the policeman responded. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In the most sensational divorce suit this city has ever known, the Rev. Clifford F. Kyle, pastor of the Church of God, whistled his suit against his pastor, and handed his assistant pastor, Ncrman Jackson, Jr., as co-respondent. Scorting his wife to a local newspaper office, the minister told newspaper men that his wife had written a confession to the bishop of St. Louis, who kissed his forgiveness. The bishop replied: "I will forgive you if your husband will." "She has been continually praying that she will be able to find any more," declared the Rev. Kyle. When In New York Stop at The Hotel Olga E. H. WILSON Proprietor A Select Transient and Family Hotel Lenox Avenue at 145th Street Telephone Audubon 3976 PHONE MADISON 3368 Mrs. M. E. Stokes, Manager STOKES' HOTEL GOOD HOME-COOKED MEALS HOWARD DRAMA GROUP CROWD DISAPPOINTED PLANS TO GIVE PLAYS AT FLO MILLS BENEFIT IMPROVE YOUR APPEARANCE! 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In the cast will be featured Howard's leading grantor, Jr. of Washington as Abraham, Cornelia Reid of Portsmouth, Va., as Goldie, Gussei Heard of Atlanta, Ga., as Muh Mack James Jones of Washington will play another local boy, is cast as Lonne, with Sethphas Pyle of New York as Douglas. Austin Burleigh, who played one of the leading roles in the original production, son of the celebrated composer and former member of the university faculty, has consented to direct the final theatrical play. Another play to be presented by the club during the Spring quarter is "In the Spring a Young Man Fancy" by Melissa McLean. Joe Black is rehearsing the part of Joe, Louise Pearson is in the role of Jane. Dorothy Green will play the part of Janet and Marguerite LeBlanc will play Judy and Herschel. Williams will be chaperone, with James Butcher as Dick. Pilt mts. of the club for the present year, announced by its president, P. Jercy Bond, Jr., are first, to provide a laboratory for students in the National Little Theatre movement, third, to qualify for membership in the National Collegiate Players club; fourth to become an award committee for meritorious work in dramatic activity. All of the sceneries, costuming, posters and property of the art department of the university. The electrical effect is in charge of the department of electrical engineering. The faculty directors of the club are Mrs. Leona B. Dudley and Professor Sterling A. Brown. Mrs. Dudley has had fifteen years of experience in the department of dramatics in high schools and colleges, and was especially prepared for this work at Columbia University. Professor Sterling B. Dudley High School and Williams College. He has had four years experience as a college dramatic coach. Was Othello Black? CHICAGO, Ill. (CNS) - A number of experts have gone into a huddle here to determine whether "Othello," the celebrated playwright's complexion sun tan, emohed, or just a general dust color. Several actors have appeared in Several actors have appeared in the character here recently and all differ as to the Marshall of the Civic Opera Compty, has envisioned the Moor of Venice as an individual of coal black complexion. Tyrone Power, who is Othello in *Tyrone Power*, the Company at the Civic Theatre, enacts the Moor in coffee-tar. A pair of Iagos—Cesara Formik of the opera and Fritz Leben of the company called in to offer their opinions. The result of the conference is awaited with some degree of confidence, because students have "perplexed by the question of the Moor's make-up." IN D. C. THEATRES LINCOLN "December 18-20, 'Four Feathera'; December 21-24, 'Murder Case'; December 25, 'Illusion' "BOOKER T" December 18-25, 'Hollywood Revus of 1920'; held over for second week BROADWAY December 18-25, 'Delightful Rogue'; December 20-21, 'The Desert Song'; December 22-23, 'Return of Sherlock Holmes'; December 24-11, '98'; December 25, 'Thirteenth Chair' ROSALIA December 18-25, 'Masquerade'; December 22-23, 'The Hollow Back'; December 24-11, 'Bollywood Trilogy'; December 24-25, 'Woman Trap' DUNBAR December 10-18, 'Golden Back'; December 18-20, 'The Gorilla'; December 21, 'Little 'Ukrako' DEEPLUG December 18-20, 'Night Parade'; December 21-24, Jazz Heaven. HOWARD Quillard Mills presents 'Magnificent Knot' with Russell Benton and Joe Byrd on the serr. December 18, 'China Bound'; December 19-22, 'Speedway' special added; Prince Shah Shah, famous prophet from India, for Ladder only; "Blackbirds" Singer at 'Force' WILBERFORCE, Ohio. — James Lucas, member of the quartette in "Blackbirds" for the past four months has returned to Wilberforce University to continue pursuits of his hobbies which he expects will be awarded at the June commencement. Only Eight of Forty Stage Stars Reported Present for Program. ARRANGEMENT POOR Patrons Fail to See Mother of Late Star. BJ CHAPPY GARDNER NEW YORK, (Special), — A broken-hearted mother, who had seen her daughter climb the stairs and her name was the toast of continents, sat almost unnoticed, at the Casino Theatre Sunday night, where the Florence institution staged a benefit performance. Stars of both races had been advertised, a number being secured by Luckeychuck Roberts, and a number being secured by Roberts' stars on the bill that saved the entire affair from utter rout. For at times everything went wrong and needed to know who was coming on next — the pit orchestra seemed to know only one tune — and the confusion waxed too much. The large audience loudly demanded to be "Goo Jangles" Bill Robinson in action. A few minutes later after some spirited singing, the ensemble spiritual numbers by Hall Johnson's Choir and Matt Housley's Jubilee Singers of New Orleans; the master of ceremonies hastily announced "Go Polly." Financially, the affair looked like a success, judging from the crowd. But there must rest some dark brown tastes in the mouths of sincere patrons who will attempt to program arranging and serious omissions of the flesh and brain. Eight of Forty Appear Just why eight of Forty or eight performers billed showed is not explained by the committee. And there might be headaches trying to figure out just why the devoted mother of Florence Mills was not given a chance to be added to the Browne crowd of patrons. Admittedly faulty in many respects the actors' efforts of Sunday night must be taken seriously as the first step in a very big game to do some real work in permanent or large number of unaid and much abused Negro actors. New York Thespians Present Two Plays Utopia Players Aplauled in Special Performance at Y.W.C.A. NEW YORK—The Utopia Players, organized and directed by Gladys Mac Donald, offered to their patrons and friends a complimentary presentation of two one-set plays in the auditorium of the Y.W.C.A. where appreciable audience was assembled. The first play, "For Distinguished Service," was performed by Miss Mildred Burch, Murch Vera Ramous, and Rose Wale, who played in delight in role as the apex of the "eternal triangle"—the woman to whom the neglected and seemingly unromantic husband goes for sympathy—and gets it. The wife who "strayed and payed" was admirably done by Miss Ramous, and the very efficient and all-seeing maid was played by Miss Rosie Swain. The second offering, "Passe" — a more dramatic wife and feelingly dramatic play—was enacted by Miss Gladys Mac Donald, William Poe, Vester Fowkes, Archer Freeland, Nathalie Mac Donald, and played by William Poe. Vester Fowkes had the part of the son who shoots the producer, whom he hears referring to his mother as passer. The producer was taken to the cold and played by the cold and detached air of his kind. Nathan Butt, in his role of the detective who couldn't be "folled," and Heilem as the comely maid of the household, completed this very excellent cast. RING BENEFIT FAILS LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The boxing benefit staged at the Elks Hall last week, for Dixie Kid, former boxer, catalytic and destitute, was a financial failure, less than 100 turning out. Friends, however, contributed some money to the event, but not to a total failure, and another attempt is to be made to raise money. Tennis Star's Home Burned PHILADELPHIA. — The home of Miss Lulu Ballard, former national woman's tennis champion, was sweep by the Bulldogs, who seven fled into the street at midnight. Miss Ballard is studying at Virginia State College, at Petersburg. PROVIDENCE THEATRE WARNED PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After complaints by the local N.A.A.C.P., the Rialto Theatre manager has been threatened with immediate arrest if he fails to sell tickets to colored people. The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 ```markdown ``` 2 WEEKS A PLENTY—New York—Louise Cook, "Hot Chocolates" dancer, wooded and wed by Charles Thompson, saxophonist in Connie's Inn, after a three day courtship last February, sued last week for divorce, no alimony. She names a co-respondent and alleges the marriage lasted only two weeks. The Pageant in Retrospect. By W. LLEWELLYN WILSON The pageant recently held in Baltimore under the direction of J. M. Pollard of the American Playground and Recreation Association did much to show the possibilities of the Negro in a practicable program of recreational and cultural activities could be worked out which would permit a closer articulation of the several strata of our social, religious, educational, and fraternity. The pageant as produced was remarkable in more ways than one, Setting aside fo' the nonce all of the imperfections and inconstructions, which even the wayfarer though he be a fool, might have seen, let us note of some of the worthwhile things which were more or less significant. To begin with, to get one thousand or more local participants to appear in a single night's program is no little undertaking. "But," some high school boys is his "particular virtue in numbers." The answer is at once both yes and no. Yes, if the numbers represent all of the citizenry—all classes and ages—as the numbers making the pageant a success did. Yes, if the numbers show the willingness to co-operate with the pageant did for the ultimate success of the affair. Yes, if the numbers are made of that type of citizen who has faith in himself and in his fellow man sufficient to urge him to carry out the consummation of the given enterprise. No, if the numbers comprising the group are just curious to see what it is all about, only to drop at the end of the book is made up of that type of citizen who wonders who is to receive monetary consideration for the part he or she plays in making the affair a success. Fortunately, in can be a truthful statement, but the cast of "Golden Racial Hours" represented all types of our finest citizens. The musicians of Baltimore were generously co-operative in furnishing in all instances vocal and instrumental parts, and contributed to the smoothness of the performance in providing a musical background. Charles Harris, conductor of the Municipal Band and the recently organized symphony orchestra, excelled music with his Commonwealth Band. A. Jack Thomas, with his Aeolian Choral Society gave very good vocal support. Mrs. Adelle Mrs. Carr sang solo numbers, Matthews Parson sang solo numbers, and greatly to the musical success of the affair. Mrs. Parson sang with her usual ease and grace and left her audience clamoring with more. Mrs. Carr's singing very well, and with continued work will make a very valuable addition to our far too few-really good vocalists. The freshness of the voices of the lazier Douglas High School choral groups added much to the vocal ensembles. Miles Connor, the busy principal of the Coppin Normal School and the newly established demonstration orchestra, had the orchestral effects by his excellency on his E-flat alto saxophone. It might be said in passing that Mr. Connor plays both the saxophone and the oboe. Oliver Pierce, another local musician of note lent his help. Nathaniel Hill, our best French horn player, was also noted to advantage in the orchestra. Oliver Pierce is very grateful to all who really made the orchestra a relevant feature of the performance. From the Front Row BY LULA JONES GARRETT WEDDING BELLS! BUT WILL THEY RING? Has Bert Whitman fallen prey to the crave of all feminine hearts to den a wedding ring? "Yes," says Franc McLennan, strutting in troupe, and I'm the lucky guy, head, but not very emphatically, in a negative young "Oh, she's just aby," says Franc. "We're announcing the engagement Christmas, and we'll perform the I do act New Year." We later learn that the skirts in Bert. And that, to my amazement, let the cat out of the bag. Has Bert Whitman fallen prey on a wedding ring? "Yes," says Bert troupe, "and I'm the lucky guy." "You young lady," Bert shakes her head. "Reply, Christmas, and well perform later than that!" Sometimes next way of thinking, let the cat out of the house. Since the two could be or around not being present, for of office—seeing that no tickets did an angel, the coin. And may I say of no mean ability. But it seems Mae said it personally. I like to take it seing a reporter, I believe nothing until it—and Bert says "no," at first, empathetically—so I pass it on to you Whitman fallen prey to the crave of all feminin ringing? "Yes," says Franc McLennan, straight. "I'm the lucky guy." "Really, Miss White," Bert shakes his hands, "we're not mathematically, but says France. 'We're announcing hat, and we'll perform the I do act New Year's Eve.' Sometimes next year," slips in Bert. And, let the cat out of the bag, the two cats out of the agree, I thought the Sister Mae had to say on the subject, being present, for of course, she was at her usual that no tickets did a fade-away without leaving coin. And may I say that in this particular roleability. But it seems that the hitch was on the wheels. I'd like to take it seriously about the kids tying I, I believe nothing until I see it, and everything says 'no,' at first, rather weakly, and Franc sa- so I pass it on to you for what is worth? way of. Since the two couldn't or wouldn't agree, I thought I am able around and see what Sister Mae had to say on the subject (that capable person not being present, for of course, she was at her usual position, office—seeing that no tickets did a fade-away without their guardian angel, the coin, the bag. And mae was in a particular curricular role she is a lady of no materality. But it seems that was where the hitch came—Sister was able to know, until too late to coq the wheels. Mae isnt to me. I'd like to take it seriously about the kids tying up, but being personified. I believe nothing until I see it, and everything until I do see it—and Bert says "no," at first, rather weakly, and Franc says "yes," very emphatically—so I pass it on to you for what it's worth? THE N.A.A.C.P. ALL-STAR CONCERT. 188 What would one of have given to have seen and heard the all-star presentation of the N.A.A.C.P. benefit concert last Monday evening at the Forrest Theatre in New York, with its galaxy of the stage's best artists and list, that reads like a mare from Who's Who. his passion to begin with, there was Heywood Broun, most famous of columnists, who does "It Seems to Me" for the Scripps-Howard papers, acting as master of ceremonies. And such introductions he made! Clinton Webb, from the "Little Show," with Ralph Rainger as accompanist; Alberta Ellington, later returned from London trumpets in "Show Bowl"; Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra; Clara Smith, starring the St. Louis Blues, accompanied by Duane Crawford; Alberta Carroll, star of "Grand Street Folies"; impressed by Beatrice Llewis, Mayor Walker; and others. Miss Morley, accompanied him. Edward J. McNamara, who is starring in "Strickly Dishonorable" and Margaret Wycherley, in a play especially written for her by Allen Williams. Then there were George Gershwin, h赖slapstod in blue and composer for Broadway even unto Kamchatka; Libby Holman, who moans low, it. "The Little Show," accompanied by Rajin Ralinger, Babah and the Chocolates' girls; Edith Wilson, also of "Hot Chocolate," Daniel L. Haynes, "Hallelujah! Watin at the end of the performance before a fourteen-month world tour. And the patron list? you ask. Well, there were the Lowell Adams, the Bunga Dismonds, Miss Muriel Draper, Alfred Jaretzki, Jr., the J. Rosandon Johnson and the James Weldon Johnson, Alfred A. Knopf, and Dr. Mrs. Maurice J. Lippman, Miss Mary White Onting, Dr. C. B. Porter, the Paul Robesons, the Arinur B. Spingars, and the J. E. Spingars, Miss Aelia Walker, Edward Wasserman and four or five dozen others, quite as distinguished. Ah, yes, and Carl Van Vechten, who in his recent article, "Keep A-Inchir Along," says of the Negro artists: "When, thirty years ago, I first began to attend the Negro Theatre, it was possible to enjoy the entertainments of Williams and Walker or Sissistera Jones, the 'Black Patti,' or Cole and Johnson, or Ernest Hogan, no mean entertainments, to be sure. At the present day, however, the famous Negro stars on the concert stage, burlesque, motion picture, and legitimate stages of two continents are that merely to list them in small type would require a page or two. This gathering of distinguished artists, as a token of appreciation of the work of the N.A.A.C. W, was certainly a gala occasion. And what could have been more fitting than that the greatest talent of the race should make offering to the greatest work on our behalf by the greatest organization of the country—standing as it does, as a bulwark against oppression, against injustice against injustice of courts, as a defense for those unable to defend themselves. KEITH IS PEEVED? According to Variety, a few race acts, whose names were withheld, on the Keith chain, have rather peeved the managers and the booking office of to Variety, a few race acts, whose names were n, have rather peeved the managers and the book it states that certain acts seem to have develop to box office pull and their sizable salaries, and hat they were entitled to be as temperamental actors were expected to be. Says Variety: of the acts in question—last week is said to have v, requesting a release from its contract, with an returned if the act paid the booking office the full key it had secured as an advance it would be re- No reply, was received. to adds that the story had been passed to them of a suggestion that if such happenings continue it should be dropped from the circuit. I had been of the opinion that Keith was fair thought that the Keith Folk accorded all the ment regardless of race. e no kick coming that Keith won't stand for an age. I was dropped from theர் and who have overst ing the hand; they throw a wide hint about discon- cern can run the Keith offices or that they are indi- cerning. Neither have I any patience with this te- rern. Being an artist in this day and time is sir that an artist is taking up the job class. I have, just in the case of the proverbial " you know, just as a reminder of the proverbial robably more than one side to this question. actors concerned think of this. Christmas mean back stage? Just another some troupes, but not to the Whitman Sisters week. have a whole week release and several will go h as, of course it will be merry, merry Christmas, are others. Miss Lena Curry for instance, who sa to her. Miss Curry fears that she will be might ily won't be at all, because she is too far away the family in Chicago. Lee Wee and Skeezie, who, by the way, halls from er first year of professional work, seem to get to to the school to take to make a jolly Christmas. enthused over the gorgons tree they had been pr sents and presents, according to the princess. Williams and Miss Ophelia Smith, both from not miss the opportunity of going home, and Mi- lions know more ce Mitchell (did you notice her likeness to Joseph and the city that week. Well, I know time won't us young lady's hands. Whitman, the youngest of the sisters, has a isn't that jolly? And she says she is sure they can't be a wonder whether that's the same part- ing. I wonder whether that's the same part to at which his engagement to Bert will be an was just one of the whole troupe expressed s and that was Willie Too-Sweet. When I ask an what he was going to do Christmas, he said, so, brother," I returned, "and mightily appreciate a little hand holding." ASSING— me "Was that your long shot I saw you talking to your" online: "No. That was just a John I am exchi- or a little hand holding." Benefit: $2600 And Maurice Mitchell (did you notice her likeness to Josephine Baker?) will kick around the city that week. Well, I know time won't hang heavy on that day. But she will keep her well balanced. Miss Alice Whitman, the youngest of the sisters, has a birthday on Christmas. Isn't that jolly? And she says she is sure they (the sisters) will give her a party. Wonder whether that's the same party Franco McLennan has given her. But there was just one of the whole troupe who expressed my idea of a swell Christmas and that was Willie Too-Sweet. When I asked that well known comedian what he was going to do Christmas, he said, "Just noth- me, too, brother," I returned, "and mighty appreciative for the privilege." HEARD IN PASSING— First Chorine: "Was that your long shot I saw you talking to back there at the stage door?" Second Chorine: "No. That was just a John I am exchanging some dimmers with for a little hand holding." NEW YORK—Net proceeds of the theatrical benefit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, held at the Forrest Theatre, Sunday night, are expected to amount to approximately $2,600. Total expenses, aside from the $500 for rental of the theatre, amounted to $400. To date the national office has received $3,378 with about $125 from tickets still to come in. --- The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, IS LIKE NEW YORK EXCEPT FOR HARLEM BY MRS. WALTER RICHARDSON, of nicago, who now resides in London, but for the present is touring Australia with her husband. Australia is a very beautiful country, but because it is much more prosperous country, but so far away from everywhere. The Australians pride themselves on being called in Sydney ("Little New York." or "Mt. McGuire") for missing nothing New York for Sydney. The Australians talk as badly as the Cockney English in London, but have copied the American so in everything, dress especially, that you would think you were in America, except for their fashion. Mr. George Sorile and white friends with whom we have acquired, have spent unlimited time showing us around in their beautiful cars. Mr. Sorile is a friend of the gorgous 1929 Sheldon sedan. He is one Negro in Australia with an English wife who has reached the heights unmolested. Beaches As I write to you now, I'm basking in the sun of one of Australia's many beautiful beaches. The sun tan crest is as prevalent here as the sun on the beaches. every one is my color or trying very hard to be. I do not go in for surf bathing, although Australia is surrounded practically with oceanic waters, because the Pacific Ocean is young women have set the fashion for shark fishing. They were lucky enough to catch one each and THE STORE OF PE ROSENT N. W. Coc. Eutaw a JANUARY CLEAR PR PLUS CREDIT F TREMEN COA FOR COA FORME COA FORME COA FORME PAY $1 OPEN EVERY N New Dunbar ear the Best Talkies and See the Best Pictures at The Dunbar entrons a Merry Xmas and a H Week of December 23rd December 23-24— STAR CAST Flying M APHONE and COLUMBIA AC THE STORE OF PERSONAL SERVICE ROSENTHAL'S N. W. Coe. Eutaw and Saratoga Sts. JANUARY CLEARANCE PRICES! PLUS NOW IN EFFECT CREDIT FOR ALL! TREMENDOUS REDUCTION! On COATS! COATS NOW—$22 FORMERLY $29.75 COATS NOW—$28 FORMERLY $32.50 and $35 COATS NOW—$38 FORMERLY $45 and $49.75 COATS NOW—$48 FORMERLY $55 to $59.75 PAY $1 A WEEK OPEN EVERY NITE TILL XMAS VITAPHONE and MOVIETONE at THEIR BEST New Hear the Best Best Picture We Wish Our Patrons a M Week of MONDAY—TUESDAY, December ALL STA "The Fly" with Sound VITAPHONE MONDAY—TUESDAY, December 23-24— WEDNESDAY, December 25th All Star CO "THE SCAR ALL-STAR COLORE BUCK and BUBBLES OUR GANG in THURSDAY—FRIDAY, December BETTY COLORED C CAR OF ST COLORED CAST in VITAPH UBBLES (Colored) in TALK GANG in ALL TALKING COM December 26-27— TY COMPSO ALL-STAR COLORED CAST in VITAPHONE ACT BUCK and BUBBLES (Colored) in TALKING COMEDY OUR GANG in ALL TALKING COMEDY THURSDAY—FRIDAY, December 26-27— By GEORGE TAYLOE One of Cleveland's critics got loose last week and declared that Louis Armstrong, popular musician and record artist, rates way ahead of other cornetists, regardless of race. Special attention was called to Armstrong's singing and playing of the song "If this boy was a European, all the country would be shouting bring him over here," said the critic "Over here, all cornetists are trying to steal his style, but it just can't be done." "Halleluja!" The Stilwell band has entered the second week with King Vidor's "Halleluja!" Business is great. Frank Montgomery According to a report handed out by Happy Holmes, a member of La Froe's Plantation Club Revue, Frank Montgomery who plays in town, edited a list to arrive in town around Friday to look over the fruits of his labor. Rythm Stompers From the Greystone Ballroom at Detroit to the Club Madrid at Cleveland to the Rhythmn Stompers who scored so heavily at the Jean Goldtet Dance Palace. The orchestra is to be under the direction of Donald Redmond of the Cotton Pickers. Say Race Stars to Play in "Lulu Belle" Nina Mae McKenny, Edward Thompson May Get Parts LOS ANGELES, Cal. (ANP) — Due to the fact that "Lulu贝贝" broadway play with a cast of about seventy local people, packed the Belasco Theatre here every night for over a month, it is planned to reopen the big comedy-drama shortly. The producer of "Lulu贝贝" had to reluctantly give away to Pauline Frederick in "The Queen Was in the Parlor," already contracted for. But, according to information now available, the white stars will be replaced colored star. The white stars will be replaced colored star by the famous white star, Miss Dorothy Burgess, will be filled by the versatile dynamic, little colored star, Miss Mina Mae McKenny. Instead of Russell Hopton, Edward Thompson, Lafayette B Randall, the leading male character, Cliff Ingraham, able "Hearts in Dixie" actor, replaces Walter Percival as "Butch Cooper." Hazel Jones is to keep the part of "Ruby Lee" she so ably played and also Larry Harper will have his same part. Spencer Williams, formerly of Christie Studios, will have a new part. T.O.B.A. DOIN'S "Brownshln Models" Opens on Toby Irvin C. Miller, after a long period of silence with his "Brownshln Models" has rounded his company to again for a whirl over the T.O.B.A. Circuit. The show opened at the Elmore theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa., Monday, December 16th. The members of the cast were not given out at the time the report came through, but it is thought that many f the regulars of the original cast will be seen with the show. Routes this Week, December 16 Jumble Jazzbo Jambore, Lincoln, Louisville. Billy King Co., Roosevelt, Cincinnati. Visions of 1930, Pythian, Columbus, O. Hotentots, or, Bassie Smith company, Washington, St. Louis. Sunflower Revue, L. O. Midnite Steptes, Palace, Memphis. "Yacht in Hatlam, L. O. Shake Rattle and Roll, 81, Atlanta. Raisin Gain, Central, Dallas. Brown Gal, Liberty, Monroe, La. Miss Broadway, L. O. Dashin' Dinah, Star, Shreveport, La. Drake and Walker, Liberty, Chattanooga. Happy Go Lucky, Proliec, Birmingham. Stepping Out, Lincoln, New Orleans. Brownskln Models, Elmore, Pittsburgh. Birth of Biuc, Globe, Cleveland. CARRIED MAIL 40 YEARS NEW YORK. — William H. Norwood was presented a 17-jewel gold watch by his fellow mail carriers when he retired after 40 years of service. Reaches the same. Probably for publicity, but she plenty "pounds" are offered to that skin, there may be something in it. You could go on and on telling you that we are wonderful summer weather that we are enjoying, and a bit about a remarkable fruit grown here called "passion fruit," but I've said too much already. Marian Anderson Sings at Howard Univ. By PROF. ROY TIBBS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Marlan Anderson agreed delighted a large audience at Howard University her last day evening when she gave her presentation to great advantage her role and voice and mature musicianship. Her program was large and varied from the classics up to the modern music, playing a most unusual range. notable thing is that Miss Anderson pursues her studies continuously. Anderson was heard at Hampton Institute. ABBIE MITCHELL AT TUSKEGGE CHICAGO, IL. (ANP.) - Abbe Mitchell, a graduate of Chicago Tuesday on her way to a triumphant appearance in San Francisco to Tuskegee Institute. After singing at Tuskegee Miss Mitchell attended the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College Tallahassee. REGENT OWING TO HOLIDAY WEEK A PROGRAM OF Three SPECIAL PICTURES THIS WEEK 2 Days -- WEDNESDAY -- THURSDAY 2 DAYS MONDAY—TUESDAY SEE! HOW THEY LIVE and LOVE Along the GAY WHITE WAY With Its LURE! ROMANCE! and THRILLS! THE GIRL IN THE SHOW Thrilling Drama of Back Stage Life! A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ALL TALKING PICTURE The Revue of Revues! A Broadway $2.00 Show COLUMBIA PICTURES presents BROADWAY SCANDALS ALL-TALKING, SINGING DRAMATIC SENSATION with SALLY O'NEIL - JACK EGAN CARMEL MYERS Directed by George Archainbaud The Musical Photo-Dramatic Treat of the Year Try and Guess It! THE thrilling mystery play that haunted and gripped Broadway for a solid year is here as a Talking picture with every chill and gasp intact! Tod Browning's production with Conrad Nagel Leila Hryms Margaret Wycherly A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ALL TALKING PICTURE THE 13TH CHAIR A Perfect Talking Film with CONRAD NAGEL CITIZENS LAUD URBAN LEAGUE HEAD AT DINNER Most Efficient Executive He Has Known, Says Judge Ulman. PRESENTED GIFT Moss to Leave for New Work January 1. "Among all executives I have known in dealing with agencies of this kind, R. Maurice Moss, secretary of the Baltimore Urban League, is the most efficient," Judge Joseph N. Ulman told 110 dinner guests at a testimonial meeting for the former in the cafeteria of the Douglass High School Monday evening. Judge Ulman, who is president of the league, predeed at the dinner, which was given by citizens after five weeks here by Mr Moss, which was called the most successful and effectively construed of welfare accomplishments credited to any organization during that Work Lauded President John O Spencer of Morse, college master of ceremonies, of the brilliant sparkes of history by inventor by Broadway Michel of the Hopkins University, and the fact that he kept the dinner guests in hilarious laughter traced the early history and development of the industry. He added the Committee which conducted the first industrial survey sponsored by the Manufacturers' Association six years ago, which formed the basis for establishment. The Late Mr. Carey It was during his remarks that a tribute to the late John R. Cary, called the father of the league movement here, was decreed to be given to other speakers. Mrs. Lillian Lottier, secretary of the Lager, followed Dr. Mitchell with a rite from a woman of use, who was emphatic and untenablely character, the instillables with which he kept up the League's interest and the with which he handled delicate matters. Dan John W. Haywood, a member of the Executive Board, lauded the secretary on his interpretation of the fundamental policies of the League's problems, he making friendly interpersonal contacts and he was followed the Rev. S. H. James, pastor of Laddenhall Baptist church who is responsible for many problems in South Baltimore. Couchier, Economist Miss Molly Carroll, professor of economics at Goucher College, the to get respond, set the group to fight when she referred to Dr. Greater looking for a legal counsel for the mental handicap, in his introduction. She also paid a tribute to the late John R. Cary and added that were he living he would pay a tribute to Dr. Broadus Mitchell for the interest he had taken in the case who responded in oral speech to A. L. Gale, William Fitzgerald, and Dr. H. Stanton McLard and Dr. William Burdick of the Playground Athletic League. Presented a gold wrist watch, the gift of officials, members and friends of the Urban League, the toastmaster introduced Mr. Mess, the presentation was made by William N. Jones, vice-president of the league and chairman of the test- This principle of procedure has been throughout established in Baltimore, a borough municipality with northern background and southern Letters and telegrams of regrets were read from Senator P. L. Goldsboro, Councilman Walter Emerson and others. Organizations which sent regrets to the Association for the Handicapped, represented by Robert W. Coleman, the Der. J. Albert Greene and Josias Horn, the Memorial Bar Association, represented by the Sahale Henry Church, the Chantilee Club, represented by Dr. Chalmers Haimon, the D.D. Club, presented its. Romain Jones; the N.A.A.C. P. represented Miss Martha Evelyn Browne and Linnwood Koger. The Testimonial Committee, comprising William N. Jones, Dean John W. Lawwood, Richard L. Cary, Dr. Bradley H. Hammond, A. Hawkins and Sara's Bolling Mason, expressed its thanks to officials of the school board which allowed the of the catera to the Caterer J. Logan Jenkins, who served the men. Prior to the dinner, with Mrs. Sarah Browne, a hostess, Mrs. F. Browne acting as hostesses, the group gathered in the High School cafeteria, for a half hour exchanging greetings. FISK SINGERS IN N. Y. NEW YORK--The Pisk Jubilee Singers were heard at the John G. McCarthy Theater. Their program included a group of spirituals, among which were "O Bethenah Rise and Shine," "Good Bread and Good Lunch," "Way Jordan," "Four Imaginary songs of Shivery," "arranged by the singers of Shivery," their song "The group also sang 'Dance,' and Frank LaForge's specially written arrangement of 'The First Birthday Song.'" "MAMBA" COMPLETED LOS ANGELES, Cal. (ANP) — With a few retakes made last week, the big German colonial World War II battle "Mambau" has been completed. This feature started by Color-Art Studio and finished by Tiffany-Stahl. The team drilled of about 140 young colored men into finished German native soldiers. Dean Hayward Resigns Head of Association PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas—Assistant Dean J. Henry Alston of Prairie View College has ign named president of the College, and has dean of Deane and Registrars in Negro Schools upon the recent resignation of Dean J. W. Haywood of Morgan College. Baltimore, who was unable to out his duties because of overwork. Mr. Alston is a product of Lincoln, Clark, Massachusetts and Chicago universities. Before accepting his present position, Professor Alston served as dean of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. Tack in Bread, Sues Schmidt Baking Co. Declaring that the Schmidt Baking Company was careless and negligent in allowing a rusty tack or a small nail to get into a loaf of bread sold to him. Henry F. Arnold, through Harry Levin, the attorney, has filed against the Superior Court for $5,000 damages. By biting down on the tack or nail, Arnold charges his mouth and gums were cut and teeth injured as a result of the accident, including ill and suffered mental as well as physical pain. Muskrat Season Jan. 1 The muskrat season opens in Maryland, January 1, and lasts until March 15, according to an announcement by G. Lee LeCompte state game grid. State conservation laws make it unlawful for persons to hunt muskrats or to have meats or pelts in their possession where the animals are trapped in any other state except between January 1 and March 15. State game wardens have been notified strictly to enforce the law. Chi Stores Employ Race Clerks CHIGAO. (ANP.) — The number of Negroes gaining responsible positions in large department stores and chain store stores has grown within the past, Luther F. Simpkins, former director of agencies for the Liberty Life Insurance Company, has been appointed to the Foebuck & Company retail store in the colored district. D. Hudson has been made manager of a local Walgreen Drug Store and a Negro manager of the Piggly Wiggly Store, a member of the National Tea Chain. N. Y. Civil Service Requirements have been set for the long-awaited City Examination for Sienogra-pher-Typist, Grade 2—Application dates to be set in about two weeks. Dictation at 100 words a minute, one letter of 200 words. The salary ranges from $1200 to $1800 a year. There are many vacancies. Do not miss this opportunity to get the right job in the Civil Service. Attendant (Male)—Grade 1, (including Bridge Teater, Caretaker, Messenger and Watchman—Salary, $12.00 to $1,600 a year. Usual salary on appointment $1600. $5 a day for temporary services. Applications to be ready within two weeks. Institutional Inspector, Grade 2—Candidates must have had at least one year's experience in inspecting or investigating institutions, or experience in other positions tending to give them a knowledge of institutional management. There are ten vacancies at present in the Department of Hospitals at 51900 a year. Matran (Prison Service)—Age, 25 to 40 years—No experience necessary—no special requirements—except a grammar school education or the equivalent. The salary is $1749 a year to start. Dental Hygienist (Female)—Candidates must be graduate dentist or dental hygienist. The salary is $960 a year for Assistant Social Worker - State Service Applications must be submitted to State Service, Albany, N.Y. by December 28. Salary $1200 a year to start. Several immediate appointments expected in the New York City Hospital at $1200 and maintenance. Graphotype Operator - Salary $1000 to $1600 a year to fill applications. 28 this week for filling applications. Several immediate appointments expected in the New York City Hospital at $1200. The operation of this machine can be learned in two weeks. Service-Another examination which calls for no special training. Salary $1600 to $1800 a year to fill applications. 25 to 40 years. Several immediate appointments expected. Clerk-Stenegroff - Westchester County at $1500 to $1800 a year. Duttes, stenegroff, graphing, fill applications. December 28, last day for filling applications with State Civil Service commission, Albany. Nearly 28 appointments. Nearly 600 in all in this city alone. Ninety- three Patrolmen appointed and stenegroff Whalen expected to add 200 new appointments. January. Many clerks carriers were appointed to the Post Office department, not the City list was the for Clerk, containing 74 names. A. FOR ADELAIDE HALL'S PLACE—New York.—Valada Snow, former understudy of Flo Mills, picked by Lew Leslie to head 1930 "Blackbirds." Last week's papers announced disagreement between Leslie and Adelaide Hall, who has quit the show in Chicago. S. S. Club of Ashbury M. E. Church Honor Mrs. Benj. T. Perkins ANNAPOLIS, Md.—The Sacrifice and Service Nurses of Ashbury M.E. church tendered Mrs. Benjamin T. Perkins, wife of the pastor, a surprise party, Monday night. At a beautifully appointed table on which cut flowers of a large birth- day bouquet, pink candles formed the center piece, a delicious repast, was served to about fifty guests. Mrs. Perkins was the recipient of a large number of beautiful and useful gifts. Among the guests were: Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Boyd, Mrs. M. Garcia, the Rev. and Mrs. Norris Morgan, Mrs. Wm. T. Fletcher, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Wm. T. Fletcher, Mrs. Mary S. Lottle Heuson, Mrs. Mary S. Lottle Dock, Mrs. Miss Lottle Rudock, Mrs. Miss Lula Carter, Mrs. Olivia Holm, Mrs. Wm. Gross, Mrs. G. Gaskin and daughter, Martha Mrs. Martha Diggs, Mrs. Wm. Wilm and daughter Glendalea, Mrs. Mary Chase, Mrs. Wm. H. Richardson, Mrs. Mary Evans, Mrs. Wm. S. Hyman, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Butler, Prof. and Mrs. F. Butler, and Mrs. H. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. James Harris, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. James Olesen, Mrs. Freddie Smith and Mrs. Mary J. Anderson. The members of the club are: Mrs. Attie McCormack, Mrs. Glements, Mrs. Rosie Cormack, Mrs. Iillian Gaskins, Mrs. Gladys Blake, Mrs. Ella Wiley, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Anita Springs agr. Miss Nannie Harried SHERIFF FOOLS MOB LEXINGTON, Miss.—A lynching party was thwart, when Sheriff W. L Ellis and deputies escaped a mob with Sammy Pace, suspected of the slaying of Noel C. White, farmer, after bloodhonnors are said to have leaved a posse of 1,000 men to Pace's home and stood outside the door, baying. PHILLY LAWYER NAMED ON WILBERFORCE FACULTY WILBERFORCE. Ohio. Walter Arthur Gay, Jr., B.S. in College of Arts and Sciences has been added to the faculty of Wilberforce University, beginning the second quarter. Professor will serve as head of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. ROLAND HAYES GIVES MOTORCLCLE NEW YORK.-G. Kamba Sinimango a native missionary working under the American Board Mission in South Rhodesia, Africa, was recently sent an Indian Scout 45 motorcycle by Roland Haves, tenor. The Afro-American, Baltimore. Saturday, December 21, 1929 Mariboro High Wins Banner With 97.1 Per Cent. Average PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, Md. — a spotless attendance record for the month of November was presented by Glendale School, Mary E. Wallace, teacher, according to the report of Kathleen Shears, attendance officer of Glendale School. The 100 per cent mark is believed to have been the first perfect attendance in the county school system. Mariboro High School won the college high banner with an average of 97.1 per cent. E. L. Bracey is principal. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority to Meet in Cleveland BY THELMA LOUISE TAYLOR CLEVELAND, Ohio.-According to word received from the office of the national president of Sigma Gamma Rho, Mrs. O'Bannon of Louisville, Mrs. Bannon of Indiana, D.C., will be the principal speaker at the public mass meeting of the Sorority held at the Mount Zion Temple Sunday evening, December 20. The meeting will arrive December twenty-sixth, and the directorate meeting will be held that day. H OLD JOINT RECITAL WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A joint recital, featuring Harry Gil-Smythe head of the music department of the same institution, was given here Friday night. Miss Miller was assisted by Miss Edna Lawrence, pianist. SMITH MAY DEBATE PITTSBURGH CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Johnson C. Smith University has been invited to the University of Burdighur, burg, debating team which makes a southern trip this winter. ANNAPOLIS SHOOTING ANNAPOLIS - Charged with shooting William Weston near the heart, the crown Crowner was held under 8500 ball for action of the grand jury. MD. COUPLE WEDS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Miss Alberta Wilkinson, 22, and Charles B. Stewart, 39, both of Lakeland, Md., were married here last week by the Rev. William D. Jarvis. MODELS IN SMOKY CITY PITTSBURGH. Pa. - The latest entertainment starring Miss Blanche Thompson, appears at the Elmore Theatre this week. Miss Thompson is well-known in the theatrical world. The show comes with new costumes, which are unique and with distinctly modern scenery. WEST POINT CRITIC GETS LETTER BARRAGE Letter of L. F. Coles to Afro Last Week Drew Twenty-five "Damn" Replies. CHARGE REPEATED Coles - Alleges Jim-Crow at Military Academy. A letter from L. F. Coles, 833 Lerland street, Philadelphia, printer of last issue, has the FRO-AMERET FRO-AMERET "Hell at West Point," brought him a barrage of two-five replets. In a letter to the AFRO, Monday, December 14, the letters coming from enlisted men of the United States Military Academy Detachment of Cavalry at West Point, damned him because he wrote the letters from enlisted men of the AFRO because it published it. Repeating his charges that there is segregation and discrimination at the United States Military Academy, the Poles said that Sergeant A. B. Jones said that they were not obvious reasons declared my letter false. But he lives in one of the quarters where there are no electric lights unless such lights have been installed with them. "There are electric lights in the quarters for the white sergeants." "Sergeant XX writes in to say that there is no segregation there, that they wanted a separate room for them, that they had it. I do not know whether they wanted it or not. So this is truth number two." "The U. S. Military Academy, Detachment, Court, organized in 1978. It hasn't any commissioned officers as yet. I suppose these noble sergeants are consoled in the fact that it is not yet time for them to be commissioned, but I hold the government in contempt for not having commissioned them. This is my privilege." "Sergeant S wants to kill me. "Sergeant R says that the other officer is an enlisted man and are getting along all right and do not wish to be disturbed by outsiders. He said that Parham had been given a chance to do something no other candidate had to do, namely, talk to a reporter. "I am writing him to say that this makes me suspicious of the whole matter, including Parham, for there has not been a sensation created before in the history of the school. I am opposed to making him a sight. People go up there and take his picture and carry: it away as souvenirs or as if he were not a human being. "Back in the 80's when Cadet Whitaker, of South Carolina, was hazed by the white cadets and the press was stirred all over the country, the authorities did not persecute. Why allow a state to make one? I wish he had the courage to say nothing. "If there is no truth in anything that I say, why are all these sergeants writing to me? That is a question I would like to have an answer. That is why I have not used their names. Medical Corps "The so-called medical corps does not seem fit, despite the fact that there are many doctors in it who use colored people for anything other than nurses and the doctors, probably more or less, clerks, an assistant X-Ray man and an assistant mechanical dentist, who are colored. "Some of the colored men who are doctors mop floors or clean nurses." "I am told that the women nurses, white, are all lieutenants and get paid as lieutenants. I do not know this to be true, but I do know that all the women nurses whom I saw in my three days at West Point bore the name "Sergeants O and U said I am meddling with the government's business. For their sake I will say I have received a number of letters from Senators and Congressmen and I know that there is something wrong at West Point. If it were not, more than three Negroes would have graduated from there. "I wish I could show all the services I have received, but it would be unfair of me since they will not permit me to use their names lest they be beheaded." In his letter to the AFRO last week, Mr. Coles cited the case of Serveant William War, who has been reduced from major to sergeant without being discharged from the army. Mr. Coles said that all of the first and second lieutenants and other colored officers who were sent to West Point who have been reduced were likewise reduced to non-cops. Caricature A sketch of James Weldon Johnson drawn by Covarrublas, famous Mexican artist, for the N.A.A.C.P. benefit program. RACES ARE DIVIDED IN OPINION OF ROBESON Whites Like Spirituals, but Chicago Negroes are Tired of Them. FORESEE RACE ISSUE Only Small Negro Group Hears Singer. CHICAGO—(ANP)—Perhaps the most significant effect of Paul Roberson's recital at Orchestra Hall Monday night has been the recurrent theme of the sides, "What did you think of it?" The white members of the medium-sized audience which listened to Roberson were estatic. They wanted him to sing almost every song over the entire piece, but the critics of the daily papers employed the most extravagant adjectives in praise of Roberson and some regretted that they had no more words to describe him. "black Chalapin," only, perhaps, better; to another, he possessed the "voice of a generation." But there was no such unanimity among the critics. In a program which consisted entirely of spirituals and folk songs, they were aware of none of the simple beauty of the songs or of Roberson's artistry. And then, many of the Negroes were apparently humiliated by the success of such a program. Because of this feeling among Negroes, Robeson, who doubtless doesn't care, will probably become an issue among his own people. WOMEN RECEIVE LEGACIES SHIPMAN, Va. — Mrs. Signora Knight and Mrs. Emma Holding received $500 and $100 last week by the will of the deceased. KE Hinkle, by whom they were employed three, by whom they were respectively. Wanted-A Friend One of the greatest and best original and insipriable Poems that has ever been written by the author, and title by Lingel, Gael, Nelson. (Wanted, a Friend) Elaborately printed with a handsome picture illustration to match the words and title. Looks nice on the cover. The Poem Printable will make a wonderful gift at any and all times to Mother or any of your relatives or your ever-sweetest friend. You can own our picture inserted in place of picture beside the Poem. Suitable for framing: size 10 1/2"x13 1/2"; price in U. S. A. $1.00; Canada. AU$1.00. If not satisfied that this is one of the best Poems you ever read, send it back at my expense and I'll return your money AGENTS WANTED 2628 Beaubien, Detroit, Mich. Bert Whitman, Subbing for Man, Liked Role and Stuck Woman, Impersonator of Male Character, Likes Feminine Things, However. Won't Confirm Rumor of Impending Marriage. Bert Whitman is going to get married. "When? you ask, and so do we, but to take the word of Frank McClennon, straight man with the Whitman Sisters' show, it will be early in the week for her male impersonations, gives a negative shake of the head when questioned on the matter, and says, "Sometime next year—maybe." I found Miss Whitman in her dressing room at the Royal Theatre last week—a dressing room with the usual female paraphernalia scattered here and there, and in this room a masculine glove, adding to the general impression of confusion. Asked about her first days on the stage, Whitman said, "That has been so long ago, I can't recall the roles I first played. But I've done everything from a Chinaman to a picainny," said Miss Whit- Likes "Picaninny" Best "Of all the roles I've played, that of a picanimmy is my favorite. Somehow I seem to be able to put myself into that more than into another part. Maybe it is because 'I'm so nice' and 'I'm the best judge' that wide infectious smile of hers that is just as frankly friendly off stage as on. Takes Male Role "Why did you begin impersonating a man?" sle was asked. "What gave you the idea?" he answered like this," she answered. "One night about seven years ago, while playing an engagement in Chicago, a boy, who sang one of my songs, dropped out. You were the singer of the songs for our shows." Here she mentioned "Think of Me Little Daddy," "Precious Baby." "I Must Love Me," and a string of others. "Boys were written the song," she wrote, "written the song. I knew the song and could sing it, so I rigged up an outfit and filed his place. As a boy I went over big, bigger than in any one I did before. So, a boy I staved." Mannish Attire "Why do you go in for such mannish styles off stage? Is it that you think men's styles are more attractive than feminine ones?" "No. I like like things." Miss Wrenman went in for typically mannish styles because it was good showmanship, and now the public demands me in that type of clothes. I'm not Bert that type of mannish. A man in a look at a girl can be." Doesn't Like Long Dresses While looking up a photograph of her clothes, other than professional clothes, we unintentionally present styles. Miss Whitman said, "I like to wear skirts, skirts, skirts, and laceyingly edged, skirts." BATTLE OF MUSIC NEW YORK. The Savoy Ballroom staged another of its famous Battles of Music Wednesday night, this time with six orchestra in the fray, the fight being waged by three Baltimore outfits and three New York units. Irvin Hughes and His Royal Southerners, Percy Glascone and His Plantation Orchestra, and Ike Dixon and His Bear Cats represented the South. The Bowman and His Chocolate Dandles, and Cecil Scott and His Bright Boys played for Harlem. As usual, no decision was given, but none was missed. After all that hot music the dancers melted and ran down the steps. White Louisianan Planter Held on Peonage Charge NEW ORLEANS, La., (CNS.) — Uncovering an alleged plot of servitude on the farm of James Pigott, white, six miles from Bogaluse, Louisiana, federal officers arrested Pigott and had him indicted on a charge of peonage. He was released under Bogaluse. Federal authorities for some time have been investigating the tales of peonage related to them by three colored workers who escaped from the farm and charged Pigott, punishing laborers with whips and chains and working them without 9 THE NEW YORK TIMES hadn't liked the short ones at first and that she guessed it was a matter of all of us being made to like what the fashion dictators determined for us to wear. However, photographs show that as Bert Whitman, famous male importer, he was a White man in the feminine frills, she is quite an attractive person. NEW YORK—Presenting, Frank Bannister's revue. "Jungle Drums," the Plantation Club held its premier number of Broadwayites in attendance. The revue, termed an "extravaganza in Creole expression" features Eddie Rector, Josephine Hall, Eddie Green, Alma Smith, Joseph Apple, Neeka Beasley, Pamela Bott Williams, the Plantation Four, and a Clero chorus. Music is furnished by Lockwood Lewis and his Plantation Club Orchestra. The staging in its entirety is done by Clarence Robinson. More than one hundred people are employed in the establishment which boasts of a Negro and a Chinese chef. SANDRIDGE, PIANIST, IN CLEVELAND CONCERT BY GUO D. TYLER CLEVELAND, JUSTin Sandrider pianist, was presented in a recital in the Little Theatre, Friday night. Although at times uneven, Mr. Sandrider has a first rate technical equipment, extraordinarily fleet fingers, a musical touch and real sense. His offering consisted of *Chappi*, Schumann, Liszt. Then came the moderns, with Debussy leading, then Griffes, Vellone, and Dandridge did the best playing of the evening, and brought his, bisi, regal to a brilliant conclusion. Love Laughs at Haitian Troubles-Soldiers' Medal to 24th. Infantry Man [Portrait of a military officer in uniform]. THE GREAT WAR Afro Photo STAR AMATEURS—The team of Clarence Carter and Loretta Wallace, who starred recently with their "Adagio Dance" supreme during Shelton Hoskins presentation of "Hooch," at Elks' Hall, Madison and McMechen street. CHILD BADLY BURNED—Seven-year-old Mary Woolford, 2518 Oak street, who is recovering at Provident Hospital The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 LOVE RULES HAITIAN PALACE—Where President Borno's daughter, Madeline, was Prince architect. Here, only a few days before, stood U.S. marines with machine guns on expected attack. SHE BUBBLES OVER WITH "IT"—Miss Verna Jones, pretty Harlem Personality Queen who was a winner in the Apex Club's Beauty Contest held recently. BALTIMORE WANTS THEM TOO—One of the numerous race policemen—a traffic cop—in New York City. The AFRO wants men of this complexion in Baltimore city police uniforms. THE COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF JAMAICA A man with a long stick and a broom. DOWN, UP, AND DOWN AGAIN—Joe Walcott, one time king of all weiterweights, who started at the bottom and reached the top only to slide back. Now he earns $30 a week as a porter. THE WOMEN'S WEEKEND CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS ON PENNA. AVE.—With only a few more days left, they are here, there, and everywhere, purchasing gifts in uptown stores. —Afro Photo. 1 PETER The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly 24th. Infantry Man SYRACUSE WON'T EXPEL HER—Miss Edith Dorsey, Baltimore school teacher, whom a Syracuse (N.Y.) University honorary society has refused to expel because she is colored. A ABANDONED BY MOTHER—These two infants were left on a vacant lot at Winchester and Calhoun streets last week. Northwestern police booked them as "Agnes and Calhoun Fulton." Afro Photo. M. MAGNETIC PERSONALITY—Miss Mae Allen, a fascinating maiden, who is one of the reasons why "Harlem" is running successfully at the Colonial in Boston. 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Lowy, principal of the Madison Street Station WTBO. Cumberland, Md., Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mrs. James Gilmore accompanied the choir. This congregation is composed of twenty four members and is thought to be the first race concert in W.Va., to be featured radio broadcast. Harmony Song on the Bass SYRACUSE, with Leon JadeGus. Harmony Singer, with Leon JadeGus. first tenor; Harold Demond, first tenor; Walter Crumbly, second tenor; Miss Harriette Loves, soprano; Miss M. Blue, contralto; Evans Holder, barbinke; Edgar Hall, bass, and Earnest Smith, bass, broadcast from Station WFPL, Tuesday. From Syrracuse SYRACUSE, N.Y.—Mrs. Pearl Morehead, solist, and Amelia Rhoads pianist, will broadcast over it: local station, Christmas Eve, at 4:30 p.m. Collegians on Air Organizations representing the music department of Talladega College were heard in programs Wednesday evening. December 11. From Station WPI, Birmingham, Al., on Music, N.A.A.C.P. Talk on Air NEW YORK.—A radio program comprising tap dance and music, organized by the celebrated dancing instructor, Billy Pierce, and an address on lynching by Walter White, Acting Secretary, was presented over the radio from the municipal station, WNYC. Wednesday night. The artists who appeared included George Patton. tenor; Eleanor Carr; Hal Miller, Buddy Bradley, with Pearl Wright at the piano. EISK ON AIR MONDAY NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Fisk University Octette, of that famous institution's glee club, led by John W. Work, Jr., will be l. this city December 29-30, en route with the football team to Houston, Texas, where Fisk plays Prairie View on New Year's Day. Monday night, December 30, the singers will broadcast over Station WWL (Local University) when they as the guests of the white student body in the auditorium of the well known Catholic school, President Thomas E. Jones will also give a short t.lk over the radio on the history of Fisk. AFRO MOTOR AID Watch Your Motometer. It should be remembered that while the dashboard thermometer shows the actual temperature of the liquid in the water jacket, the thermometer on the radiator cap, which registers through the rise and fall of a red liquid in a tube, indicates the temperature, not of the cooling fluid itself, but of the air just above the radiator contents. Outdoor temperatures easily affect this air chamber. When the outside temperature is between 32 and 40 degrees, about one-third of the degree in the motor-meter should be in sight. In zero weather the red should barely show above the bottom of the gauge. When this type of motormeter registers at the "summer average" mark during cold weather. A cooling system, and if the boiling water is present, and if a volatile autofreeze is used, it will disappear rapidly under these conditions. MARYLAND HAGERSTOWN, Md.—The services were well attended at Ebenenner A.M.E. Church Sunday, all attended the Sunday school at 5 p.m. The school is preparing for the Christmas exercises. The Pollyanna Club met at Mrs. Martha Hagerman's flight The Mile Missionary Society gave a supper at the residence of Mrs. Burnside Clark. Thursday. Mrs. J. E. Goens, of Winchester, Va. was the guest of brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. David L. Grant, 26 W. Church stairs. Those on the slick list. Mrs. Mole Robinson and Mrs. Nannie Litt. The annual memorial services of Booseveld Lod. No. 278 and Sharon Tole. 160 W. Church, 272 Zion Bank. Church, Sunday eduler at 8 p.m. Dr. A. B. Wilson, exiled eduler, delivered the eulogy. Mrs. Florence Jones, the daughter ruler of Sharon Temple, read a paper, which emphasized the educational program. The Rev. G.-P. Comer, the pastor, preach- The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 The Ideal GIFT—The New ATWATER KENT RADIO Sold On Easy TERMS FOUR Besche Bros. 1041 LIGHT STREET Open Every Evening Until Christmas Till 9 P. M. FREDERICK, Md.-Miss Dresel F. Brown, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Bruner, of this city, who was graduated from the Maryland State Normal School at Bowie, Maryland, but has been appointed assistant teacher in the two-room school at Pleasant View, near Double Station, Frederick County, MD. Miss Alice T. Danne, a graduate of the Central Normal School of the State of New York, is principal of the Pleasant View school. Through the intercession of Prof. J. W. Bruner, supervisor of colored school, she made concrete curb and gutter been laid on both sides of East Fifth street, this city, between Middle alley and the Pennsylvania Railroad. At the corner of Middle alley and County, a new owners, Professor Bruner drafted a petition and, as spokesman for the petitioners, he met the mayor and board of alderm and made a forceful appeal in favor of the bazaar at Quinn Church is still in progress, and was very well attended, last week, and Mrs. Joseph Skanter, of ice street, are rejoicing over their blue baby boy, quiet a number of friends with both parents and grandmother Bruner, with his parents and John W. Bruner, and Mrs. C. Wilson. Miss. Mabel Smith is still on the sick list. M. Sewell and M. Mabel are the two race men in the Christmas tree business. ELLICOTT CITY. Md.—Mrs. Hester Dent sent many good things to the A. E. E. paragonage to the Rev. and Mrs. M. B. Simpson, last week, end led in the collections upon the silent contest. In Luke A. M.E. Church during the week. Miss Anna Dent, since returning to Sunn SCREEN GRID yes! And at a new $109 Pay as you enjoy! 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Others who took part were: Mrs. Mary Washington, Misses Aiyan Ammon, Sisle Redman, Mrs. Eliza Young, Miss Anna Dent and Mrs. Brown. Rev. M. B. Simpson preached in St. Luke's A.M. Church at 11 p.m., Sunday. Dr. D. G. Hilt, presiding elder of the Haggeran School, Misses Aiyan Ammon. Sunday school was in charge of Mrs. Besie Scott, at 2 p.m. The League was held at 7 p.m. Mrs. Amanda Brown of Sundy Springs, Misses Aiyan Ammon, M.E. programme during the week. Rev. M. B. Simpson was once Mrs. Brown's pastor. WELBOURNE, MARYLAND WELLOUNE, Md.-Sunday school was held at M. Hope Baptist Church Sunday morning. The Rev. Dr. Downing preached at the 11 o'clock and 3 o'clock services, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Heshell Finney, Sunday. Grassie Marshall is on the sick list; also Grassie Marshall and Mrs. Lizzie Marshall. Frank Marshall and Mrs. Lizzie Bonville. The Laurie Marshall succeeded to New Church, Va., Thursday, to see the doctor. There will be baptism at Wordston Sunday afternoon. Marshall will be held at M. Hope Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, by the Rev. Whitten, pastor of St. Marks Church. NEW CHAPEL, MARLAND NEW CHAPEL, Md.-Sunday, December 8. Woman's Day program was conducted at the teacher, Miss Grace Ford. The afternoon session wasibly carried out. The presidents of the Ladies' Ald, Mrs. W. Coock with Miss Ford to make the play Several teachers of the county were present and rendered papers. Solos and recitations were given. Some of the county teachers that participated were: Miss Blankford. Miss Smallwood, Miss Lewis, and Mrs. E. Z. Johnson. The school was closed on Christmas Friday, December 20, a day. The Christ Child, will be rendered with solos Christmas dramatizations, recitations, dialogues, monologues and choruses. The school will close Friday, for two weeks' recess. GHESTERVILLE, MARYLAND GHESTERVILLE, Ms. Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins, of Chesterville, spent their Thanksgiving with their niece at Anel, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Sinder Wilson of Chesterville, spent their Thanksgiving with their niece at Anel, Pa. William H. Wilson from Philadelphia, spent part of his Thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs. Cora Johnson at Chesterville, Thanksgiving with his sister, Martha Johnson. On her way to the boat Monday morning, the car was upset. No one was hurt. The Asbury M.E. Church was entertained on concert by John Wesley Church, December 1. Miss Essie Thomas, from Baltimore high school, spent the week-end with her father, mother, and Mrs. Weymond Thom- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duckery from Baltimore, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Weston Thomas and Mrs. Charles Duckery, of Chesterville, visited her parents at Baltimore and returned home the following week-end. Mary, M. Mary E. Bratcher and Mrs. Perry Cooper gave Mrs. Alice Brown a cake for birthday party, Mrs. Alice Brown a skirt for birthday party, December 22. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. Merry Williams from Wilmington. Del. Mr. and Mrs. Slader Will and Mrs. Cora Johnson were guests, Quite a feast. The people who have killed hogs are: William Jennings. His hog weighed 322 pounds. Weston Thomas' hog weighing 320 pounds; Perry Brown, hog weighing 232 pounds; James Johnson, hog weighing 244-240 pounds. 0 SALSbury, MARYLAND SALSbury, Mrs. M. Mary, Mrs. Henry松田, Mrs. Shaw, of Trenton, N.J. have been the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gunby, of Salisbury, for two weeks, on a hunting trip. During their stay, they also visited the quirks of Mrs. John Hubbard, and visited Snow Hill and Stockton. No. 1223 Woodyear street. Two-story frame dwelling, owned by L. Mackin, occupied by Lel Jackson. Damage to building, considerable. Content, slight. Cause: effective chimney. No. 1260 M401 road. One-story frame garage, owned by Ella Parish, occupied by William Bait and others. No damage to building. No. 1223 Woodyear street. Two-story frame dwelling, owned by William Pitzerel, occupied by Pater. No damage to building. Damage to contents, slight. Cause, unknown. No. 634 Premont avenue. Three-story brick rooming house, owned by Alice Gotting, occupied by Priscilla Davis. Damage slight. Cause, unknown. 846 McKim street. Two fire, holding with coal oil lamp. Did not ignite. One-story frame confectionery store, owned by William Gallagher, occupied by James H. Smith as a transfer office. Damage to building and contents, considerable. Cause, unknown. No. 9 N. Mount street. Three-story brick dwelling, owned by L. Katzner, occupied by Erik Paul and others. Damage to building and contents, slight. Cause unknown. Merry Christmas CHRISTMAS CATONSVILLE CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND CATONSVILLE, M.D.-Ty. drama. School Day 12 at Grace A.M.E. Church, Dec. 2, at Grace A.M.E. Church, an amusing evening. W. Mrs. W. T. Addison, di- rectress. CLARA B. OWY is still a sick. Her husband, Luther B. O'ens, was called from church Sunday night, on account of her illness. W. Mrs. W. T. Addison, di- rectress. CLARA B. OWY is still a sick. Her husband, Luther B. O'ens, was called from church Sunday night, on account of her illness. W. Mrs. W. T. Addison, di- rectress. Boots and Her Buddies Club are busy arranging a fashion show, to be given in Grace A.M.E. Church. The club was taken sick and had to be carried from the church Sunday night, while attending the Ellis memorial services. A pig foot supporter was held Monday night. December 16, at the home of Miss Jane Foreman, at Emma Williams, Temple Marriott Club of Els. The Lecture, Presidents' Association of Maryland, held a session at Grace A.M.E. School, December 15, Bishopenson, president. Crescent. Lodge No. 355, and Emma William Temple No. 355, L.B.P.O.E.W., held Sunday night, December 15. Full 600 people crowded in the church. The services were impressive. Many visiting lodges attended the day, at 11 a.m. Bishop Davis filled the pulpit at Grace A.M.E. Church, and presided a rmon. He also gave an interesting talk on Africa. The congregation he was the guest at dinner of the Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Addison, at their apartment. Sodonia Woodland, who has been visiting her sister in New York, returned home last week. "While the Shepherds Watch" a curation will be rendered by Grace A.M.E. Sunday School, December 29, at 8 p.m., directed by Allie King, assisted by Mrs. Ida Torseh. James Smith is nursing a badly broken arm, the result of cranking his automobile, by Grace A.M.E. Church. Christmas Carols will be singing on the steps of the M. E. Church Christmas morning service. The church will bring a candle. The choir of the church services will begin after the弥拜. CAMBRIDGE, MARYLAND CAMBRIDGE, Md.—Monday evening, De- A RADIO THE GIFT THAT WILL BRING HAPPI- NESS TO YOUR HOME PHILCO VICTOR RCA Order Yours From The JAZZ SHOP 1544 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Get Your TUBES Tested FREE Here's A Atwater Kent SCREEN GRID... RADIO A lowboy in walnut finish that combines character and grace. NO MONEY DOWN ON ANY RADIO. 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University of Pittsburgh, will be taking a southern tour, giving Smith the honor of being the only Negro team on its schedule. The university had the honor of enrolling Perkinsational Debating Conference, Decembrest's call was called away the first of the week, on business. Mr. C. B. Johnson, of Baltimore, visited his A. Mater, last week. GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO Boston, Columbia College, Columbia Hawkes, dean, Columbia College, Columbia College for Women, in Carrie Barge Chapel, December 10 at 1 o'clock. Included among his contributions to science of mathematics are, 'Advanced Plain Geomechanics' by Glenely. On Friday night, December 13, at 8:15 o'clock, the Paint and Powder Club, a dramatic organization of Bennett Collison for women present at the Chapel under the direction of Miss Claudia White Butler. Included in this production were, "Overtones," by Alice Gustenberg; "Will o' the Wisp," by Dorothy Holman; "The Dear Departed," by Stanley Gustenberg. The Home Economics Department of Bennett College for Women gave a demonstration entitled, "The Proper Clothes for the Right Occasion." The demonstration was headed up by Deloris Mitchell, a sophomore. She made an introductory speech preceding the demonstration, telling how personality can be, and how the kind of clothes worn. The girls were divided into four distinct types: Feminine, dramatic, athletic and composite. The girls used to represent these types were the girls in the Furgeon and Furgeon and Maggie Simpson. It was clearly shown by the demonstration that certain types of girls must wear clothes that represent their type in order to bring attention to illustrate correct and incorrect dress for school, church, formal and informal teas, formal and informal parties, sport and havel. Moore Trial at A. & T. Friday Trial at a mock trial was given by the K.L.K. Club, under the supervision of Prof. L. A. Wise, head of the Department of Business Administration. The case, which was based on contracts, was very ably pre- On Sunday afternoon, the department of Music of the A. & T. College, presented his Christmas gift to a packed house. The feature of the program was the number rendered by the quartet and the solo work of Miss Carlie Hill, soprano, was also very commended by J. W. Mitchell, who has recently begun his work as Stale District Agent, in charge of all of the agricultural agents in the district. At T. College, where he is doing excellent work. GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA GOLDSBORO. CITY, Geneva. Wednesdays at the Geneva Geneva Park, a delightful evening was spent by all present. All members were present, and the guests included Meadames H. V. W. Wright, Miss Sally Cannady, Mary Brown and Wilma Jones. The prizes were awarded as follows: First, Miss N. J. Fairley; second, Miss Bestreite Everette, bobby; third, Miss J. R. Jerick, and Miss Sally Cannady. Mary Brown and Wilma Jones. The prizes were awarded as follows: First, Miss N. J. Fairley; second, Miss Bestreite Everette, bobby; third, Miss J. R. Jerick, and Miss Sally Cannady. The admissible menu was enjoyed by all. James Guess, the undertaker, and Alanox McKinney motored to Charlotte, N.C., to see the movie of Goldsboro citizens, who died there. A play entitled, "Marrying Marion." was presented by the Albion Academy Players. Miss Wright, the owner of Goldsboro merchants, and guest Miss Sally Cannady. The Twilight Social Club met at the home of Mrs. J. J. Scott, Jr., Wednesday evening. Prizes were awarded as follows: First, Mrs. J. J. Scott, Jr., Miss Wright, the owner of Goldsboro merchants, and guest Miss Sally Cannady. The Peter Pan Club met with Miss Wilma Jones, at the home of Mrs. B. F. Clay, Thursday evening. Miss Wright, the owner of Goldsboro merchants, and guest Mrs. Mildred Darden, and guest, Mrs. Mayme Carney. The guests were, Mrs. Annie Williams, Miss Elmer Guess, Mrs. N. J. Fairley, Mrs. V. H. Brown, and Mrs. W. M. Carney. Mrs. A. J. Sykes is quite ill at her home on Miller street. Dr. C. Dillard, Jr., was indulged several weeks at week, at his home on E Street street. WILLIAMSTON, NORTH CAROLINIA WILLIAMSTON, N.C.-Mr. and Mrs. Penner Respress, Miss W. C. Bunch, Carrie Armond and Pursale Williams, attended the funeral of Mrs. Respress's sister at Washington, N.C. James Speller left for Norfolk, Va., Saturday. The members at Williams' Chapel AMP. E.C. attended a meeting last Monday evening, to re-organize the church for this conference year, with the Rev. Ferebee, present, the pastor. Mrs. Anne Hisco is II; also Mrs. Sadie Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers, Rodgers of Norfolk, Va., is home again, visiting her relatives here. Tom Peel spent Sunday in Hamilton. Mrs. Lucy Bagley, and Mrs. Ada Slade, came to the bedside of their mother, Mrs. Mary Akers of Norfolk, Arizona. Prof. E. J. Hayes, who has been ill, is able to be out and resumed his school work. BURKINGTON NORTH CAROLINA BURKINGTON N.C.-Mrs. Maud Mountile and Mrs. Oneeda Moore, of Aburry Park, came to the bedside of their mother, Mrs. John Pennix, who was severely burned a few weeks ago. L. McKay entertained the usher board of First Baptist Church at her home Wednesday evening, at 2:30. A delightful meeting was held, after which refresher training was delivered by the hostess and Helen Pennix. Misses Hicks and Triplets will give a pagan Friday evening at A.C.T.S. by the first and fourth grades of the elementary school. Mrs. Hubert and mother, Mrs. Russell, of Durham, N.C. spent the week-end in Burlington, visiting Mrs. J. E. Boykin, Mrs. someones Lena, Mrs. Jeffrey Anderson, Lena McKay, and Mabel Heath spent Sunday afternoon in Greenboor. Miss Virginia Brooks, who has been in Burlington sanitarium, returned to her home Thursday night and is improving rapidly. The championship basket ball game between the senior and sophomore boys was played on the soft ground grounds. A thrilling game was played in which the sophomore's were winners. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Anderson spent with Mr. and Mrs. Gephus Anderson. Mrs. Daisy Jeffrey spent the week-end at home with relatives. A.C.T.S. will close Friday evening for Christmas holidays. WHITEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA WHITEVILLE, N.C.-Stunt night was held at the school Friday night. Among the students, band with Abraham Howard as director. William Brinkley, Jr., editor of the sixth grade journal, is preparing a special Christmas holiday tea was held at the school Tuesday by the parent-teacher association. Jesper Pindgeon, a sophomore in the high school, holds the highest average in the freshman class. Annie Lennon and Naly George are ranking students in citizenship. Miss Cleo Kannady is driving a new car recently. She is a teacher at Miss Ruby Wellborn, a teacher at Columbus County Training School in McBride. She is the home of Mrs J. Summerst. Sunday. 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NORTH CAROLINA the low 86766 A man, teacher in Dudley High School, was hostess to the Los Amigos Club at the home of Mrs. Gwyn of Gorrell street, at Saturday Hoffman Caldwell spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Caldwell. While here, he was presented in a recital at the M.E. Church, of French Lick, Indiana, are home for the holidays. Dr. P. H. Dutler, secretary of the Bworth League of the M.E. Church, was home for longing services at St. Matthews M.E. Church, Mrs. R. T. Westherby was confined to her bed for a few days last week but is out again. Dr. R. W. Winchester is back in the city again and is at home at her residence on Bennett street. The Club of Tulvee was delightfully enthused at home of Miss Helen Holmes, Alamance road, at a candle-light dance, Tuesday evening. The house was beautifully decorated in Christmas colors and The So Different Club was entertained by Mrs. Leonidas Brokos on Corroll street. The following members play and Theresa Payne, Sylvia ayer, and Mabel Bullock. Alma Morrow, Annabell Smith, Medames Stephney, DeHughey, Grace Brauer. Visitors playing were Misses Yeargan, Misses Hewarth, and Prize for the highest score was won by Mrs. DeHughey, the low award was won by Miss Yeargan, the visitors' prize was won by Miss Yeargan, the lowest score was Weatherbill, pastor of St. Matthews M.E. Church, has been invited to deliver a series of sermons in the M.E. church in Boston during the month of January. Mrs. Leonidas and Annabell Smith were joint hostesses to the I.D.K. Club at the home of Miss Smith on Gorrell street. GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA GOSTONIA, N.C.-Mr. and Mrs. James Neely and Mr. Gillippe spent Sunday in York County at the home of Mrs. Lula Caldwell. Mrs. Caldwell's 68 birthday was celebrated at the table with attractively arranged tableware and with a large cake in the center, covered with tiny candies and tall candles at each side, around which were sprays of holly carrying out the Christmas suggestion. Mr. R. Tibble of Kings Mt. gave a short talk, followed by prayer by Mrs. R. Tibble. The evening was enjoyed by all present. Miss Eunice Grogan, one of the teachers of Highland graded school, left last week for New York, to undergo an operation on her neck. Ahrthur J. Bement and Mr. Biggs of J. C. Smith University were in the city Sunday. J. A. Rellin, principal of Highland, who has been condened to bed for several months, is improving slowly. Mrs. Iettle Means of Builian avenue has been ill for the last month. The atlanta people attended the young folks' conference at Lincoln Academy last Friday night. The speakers of the evening (each speaking profession) were Dr. J. C. Bement, phalarope; Dr. W. S. 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Church, San Francisco. $14.98 $ 49.50 $25.00 Reduced to Reduced to Reduced to New Year ANCE CO. J. B. Nebwett, Manager 525 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. DELAWARE CHESWOLD, DELAWARE CHESWOLD, Del.-Sunday school was conducted by Rev. Hodges, Sunday. Class was opened by Jessie Dean and conducted by Napolion Morgan, Mrs. Annie Moseley and Homer Morgan, after which an interesting sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. P. H. Morse. The dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Brady Clayton Sunday, were William Morris, Samuel Gampson, Oclay Sley, Clarence Baird, Johnson, Mrs. and Mrs. Smyrna, Del.-Also Mr. and Mrs. William Rayner, of Ocean City, N.J. GREENWOOD DELAWARE While loading a car at Saturday, Samuel placed his hand on an accident by a log hit- tle, his knee. Mrs. Alice Winters, of Wilmington visited her parents, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duker. P.T.A. m'c' two weeks ago. Everybody joined her in dipping candies. Mr. and Mrs. N. Shookley had as guests, his cousin, from Elkton. BRIDGEVILLE DELAWARE BRIDGEVILLE, Del.-A successful rally was held at Macedonia Holiness Church, Sunday, through the effort of Leroy Cepah, Ms. Laura Cepah gave the morning message. Mrs. Robert Aldridge, of Concord, Del, was the guest of Miss Ellen Folk, Friday. Ms. Harriet Harmon, of Wilmington, are the guests of their parents here, this week-end. Mrs. Moses Jackson, who was quite ill last week, is able to be out again. Oscar Tarris is spending some time in the hospital, and he is taking treat- ments from the hospital. Wm. Gilliam, Wm. Carey, and Norris Tennei, of Wilmington, spent Sunday here, Hilton Johnson has purchased a Chevrolet sedan. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Gary, and Mr. and Mrs. Jackson spent the week-end with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and sister, Mrs. Lena Deshields. Mrs. Frankle Williams visited her relatives, at her home, Raleigh, N.C., last week. Mrs. Jerry has returned from the hospital, much improved. Miss Estelle Adams, of Farmington, Del. is the guest of Mrs. Ebel Williams. The Rev. James Clark, and members of Millboro Church, worshiped at Mt. Calvary. The Rev. James Clark preached an inspiring sermon to a large congregation. Mr. Evoy of White, of Laurel, Del, was the her best her sister, Mrs. Minerva Blockson, here Sunday. SLAUGHTER NECK. DELAWARE SLAUGHTER NECK, Del. — The annual Woman's Day program was observed Sunday, the Wesley Chapel at Wesley and after afternoon the morning and preached. In the afternoon a program, with the topic, "What Has Prayer Done for Me?" was opened by Rev. Marks. The annual bazaar will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, of this week, at Wesley Chapel. The school concert and treat will be Friday afternoon. MILFORD, DELAWARE MILFORD, Del.-The pastor of St. Paul M.E. Church prescheduled Sunday morning and night. The senior uchers, under the leadership of their president, Mrs. Rae Graham, will open the annual bazaar at the church, Tuesday, December 17th. Miss Cora V. Shockley and Mrs. E. Hilton motered to Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Merchantville, N.J., and spent the week-end. The plays play will be given at Williamsville School Friday, December 20th at 1:30 p.m. NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT NEW HAVEN, Connecticut values holding the highest value of education by Miss Louise Emily Plumbley, president of the Connecticut Federation of Women's Athletics, afternoon at the Beth AME. Church in connection with a series of "Better Homes" programs. Continuing the "Biter: Homes" program, built Cooper, representing the Junior's school. The Nation's Biggest All Negro weekly Pittsburgh *TTBURGH. Pa.—Mrs. Harper was hostess to a tea, given in her home, Greenfield avenue, Sunday afternoon, from 4 to 7 o'clock. The guests were: Mr. Brown, F. Fleena, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. S. D. Johnson, Mr. B. Johnson, Mrs. E. John Tardman. SHIRLEY AND CLIPFORD WILLIAMS were entertained by their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Williams to their children with birthdays re-enacted. From four until seven, many young friends of the children enjoyed games and later a delicious luncheon was served. The guests included the Fraser, Mary Whitfield, Married Jones, Gertrude Collins, Eleanor and Virginia Johnson, Moorzel Brie, Alberta Johnson, Betty Crawford, Louise Craig, Willie Cate Warren, Bette Craig, Harold Gerzie, Forest Thomas, Harold Gerzie, Jones, and Art Bass. THE OVERALL AND POPERTY PARTY, sponsored by the St. Cecelia's Guild of the Church of the Holy Cross, last Friday night at 10:30 a.m. LARGE NUMBER OF FRIENDS attended the party Friday night, at the Senators' Club parlor, at which the Peppy-Pepi Girls were hostesses. The guests and members enjoyed very much the party. Edward Edward the president of the Senators' Cards and dancing were the diversions of the evening. AN UNUSUALLY enter-aiming program, sponsored by the Greater Pittsburgh inter- Club Council, was presented in the noon in the hall of the Y.M.C.A. The welcome was given by Jennings S. Brown, president of the Council. Others to appear on the program were: Henry K. Craft, executive secretary of the Y.M.C.A. Kenneth Edwards and son, MRS. HARRY GGGS and son, Harry MRS. HARRY a surprise party, honoring the birthday of Miss Elizabeth Worthy Monday evening, at Bedford avenue. Colors were attractively carried out in pink and white. Miss Worthy was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Covers were laid weekend. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT G. BAILEY, of St. Mary's street, had as their guest over the week-end, their daughter, Miss Gladys Bailey, school teacher, Miss Melissa McLain, attorney, and Douglas G. Henry, are at home after spending two weeks in Richmond, Va. MR. HESZEKIAH ANDERSON, who spent two weeks visiting her home, Miss Lenora G. Winslet, of New Castle, Va., has returned to her home. HAROLD A. LETT, statistician in the Department of Labor and industry, of the State of Michigan, recently visited friends in New York. MR. AND MRS. T. B. THOMAS, of Deary Mrs. and Mrs. J. B. THOMAS, of Mrs. J. Alers Evans, of Columbus, Ohio. YORK PENNSYLVANIA YORK, Ph.—Services were held in Shiloh Baptist Church, Sunday, Rev. W. E. Jones filled his pulpit. Union services were held in the A.M. Zion Church, Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m. by Mrs. sang. Howard Braxton presided at the organ. Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Herbert, and Mrs. Cornish, of Balthimore, Mrs. Francis Clark, Net. of Balthimore, Mrs. Foster, and Mr. Murray, of York, were the dinner guests of Mrs. Clinton Bair, Sunday. Clarence V. Jackson, who represented Social Friendship, 20 and A.M. Lodge, was elected to the position of grand trustee for the ensuing year, with several others. A whist party was held at the Elks' Home, Sawnee opening, and was well attended. George Jones, East College avenue, has returned to his daily occupation. Services morning and evening were conducted in Bethel Church, the pulpit, and the school. The Sunday school is having a Christmas exercise, to be rendered Christmas night, Mrs. Eden Robinson, superintendent; Miss Eden Wilson christopher. Rev. W. A. Flamer, pastor. Mrs. Baxter McClendon is confined to bed. David Clayton is still on the sick list. The W. M. K. Club, the home of Mrs. John Williams, at this meeting. The club is getting baskets ready to distribute or Christmas gifts. Mrs. and Mrs. I. J. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wilson, Mrs. Mary Carter, Miss Bertha Nick, Miss Edna Wilson, Mrs. John Williams, president. Rev. Harrisburg HARRISBURG. Pa.—The date set for the annual Charlly Ball given by the Unity Social Club will be Thursday. February 6. The event will be being held at the grand committee, which is working to make it a success. Mrs. Rosa Baker, 660 Calder street, enchanting the Pastor of the Church, will Hill, Church Friday, Mrs. Julia Hill, president; Mrs. Viola Williams, secretary; Mrs. W. H. Taylor, acting secretary. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown of Briggs street announced the birth of a son at the Pollycille Hospital Friday, December 13. Mrs. Brown was the former Miss Bertha At. Bethel A.M.E. Church Sunday morning, the Rev. Isaiah M. Gray, pastor of the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, said "The Lord Is My Shepherd. I shall not request." Rev. Gray preached again in the evening on "Rejoicing in the Shadow of God's Wings" at their home from New York City, where they met with a slight accident. They spent Saturday night and Sunday as the guest of the Rev. S. T. Hawkins, a Roanoke Moley, Sunday, December 22, "coming back" church services will be held. C. Sylvester Jackson is chairman and members of the Roanoke Moley here are brought to church in cars donated for the occasion. The Rev. S. T. Hawkins preached at 10:45 Sunday morning at the Rev. S. T. Hawkins of Looking Back." At 3 p.m, the Rev. O. P. Goodwin, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Steelton, preached to the Biddle University Club, in the evening on "Traveling for Souls." The Friendship Social Service Club met at the home of Mrs. James White on Balm Street, the Y.M.C.A., and the Y.W.C.A. The club included weather, the meeting was well attended. A financial donation was sent to the Christmas Cheer Committee of the Y.M.C.A. and the Y.W.C.A. The club home of Mrs. E. V. Clark of 143 Balm street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilson entertained December 13 in honor of Mrs. Morris Wells, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Govans, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Roots, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Wells, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Govans, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Roots, Mr. and Mrs. Gatliff, Morris Cowen, and Mrs. Wilbur Tipple of Troy, N.Y. The evening was spent in playing whist and five hundred. 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SALLIE'S 572 Presstman St. Largest Colored Woman's Apparel Store in Baltimore CHLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA CHLOTTE, N.C.—The Lambda chap- ter of the Phi Delta Kappa sorority was of the Saturday by the Regional president of the National Sorority of the Phi Delta Kappa by Miss M. C. James. She was as- tired by the officers of the Delta chapter at the South Carolina State College at the South Carolina, namely, Miss Sarah Hen- taneburg, S.C. namely, Miss Lillian Calloway, President; Mrs. Lillian Calloway, Treas- tary, and Miss Isabelle Hurlong, treas- ter. The Lambda is the second chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa sorority to be set up in North Carolina. The charter members are: Misses Claudia Culham, Ploretta A. Douglass, Lu- L. Douglass, Minnten H. Garrell, L. Douglass, Francis E. McKnight, E. Richardson, Willie M. Rudisill, E. Richardson, Bessie L. Taylor, Jayne B. Wallace, M. Walters, national seniority for teachers in the normal grade, in the junior grades of the East and West, begin its program of extension, extending into the South and North. 0 TARBORO. — The new Williams and TARBORO. — The new Williams and Erin Kline have opened for business in a rental home at 103 Main street. His Bawor motwed to Wilson last Bennett. M. Name Fahrel spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Name Fahrel, mr. and Mrs. James Fahrel Mt. Bison spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Mt. Bison spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Wilmington. M. Name Fahrel is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fahrel, mr. and Mrs. Fahrel spent the week-end with his先生 Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Patillo. Mr. and Mrs. Newton, of Dublin NC, were the guests of Mrs. Bud George W. Whitaker motorized to Rocky Mountain, NC. Mr. has returned from Durham, NC, after being in South Carolina. PETER H. BURGESS I take this opportunity of wishing my father from the very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year. The Father be- bows on you the choicest bless- ing, thank the members of the Society for their interest and cooperation. Willard W. Allen Grand Master of the Masons of Maryland and also the Most Masonian. Sovereign Council Member of the Southern Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite Masons. Christmas Takes this opportunity to thank the members of the Order and the public for cooperation. Cooperation during the last year, asking your support and prayers in our effort to unify Mankind during the third decade of the three grand principles of the Order, Friendship, Joy and the Supreme Rule. The Universe shower blessings upon you and yours during the coming year. I Wish You A Merry Christmas MANASSABA, Va.—The spring-like weather factor in the large attendance as church services. The Christmas exercises for the Sunday School will consist of carol singing in the large motion picture, "The Birth of the King." The graded school will observe its Christmas fruit will be distributed and a Christmas play presented. Manassas, who lived many years in Manassas, is quite ill at her home in Washington City. She is the widow of the late Mr. Manassas, a known contractor and builder of this city. Manassas Industrial School will be represented on the basis: court this season of the time. This column wishes its readers a Merry Christmas, observed with the supreme joy to make to both give and recipient happy. Mrs. Cira Toomer entertained the Woman's Institute. They completed plans for their annual Christmas baskets of fruits for the shut-ins. They completed plans for their annual Christmas baskets of fruits for the shut-ins. They beautifully served by her daughters. WHITE STONE: VIRGINIA WHITE STONE. Va.-A. Group of enter- tainers developed a most excellent program at the Mt. Vernon Church Sunday evening. The program was designed by H. R. Young. A group from Mt. Vernon will return the program next Sunday afternoon. The sum of $1328 was returned to Mt. Vernon Sunday, services at Mt. Vernon were well attended. The pastor used as his subject, "Joy poohers." The offering for the day was to be given on the 27th of December. The Sunday School is busy making preparations for the Christmas tree celebration as is to be given on the 27th of December. Simon Brown, the superintendent of the school, will be the South for several months, has returned to his home here. Arte Minnibrown and Zeddie Taylor were callers at the parsonage Sunday evening. The Rev. A. H. Montague has returned --- STAUNTON, Va.—Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis of Clarksville, W.Va. passed through the city in the city they were guests at Dorman's Cafe, on S. Augusta street. Mrs. Anne Fields, of Charlestonville, was invited to the Cafe. Mrs. Carle Thomas returned home Sunday morning, from Connecticut, where she was called on account of the death of her cousin, and Mrs. James Meades, of Mastle Mill, were the guests of Miss Katherine Hill, Sunday. Mrs. Dale Drake spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Mottle Bowles. with her mother, MN associate, organizer of the New York State Association, Eik, and grand treasurer of Reserve Fund Department of K. of P., of New York State, as route of the trip. Mr. Thayer metoring, with a party, through Staunton. Mr. Thrasy, as Clay, who is specializing at Columbia University, accompanied him or his wife, and this city the were guests at Dormant Cars. BALLYHACK VIRGINIA BALLYHACK, Va.—Mrs. Anne Hayser was the guest her sister, Mrs. Bessie McGregor, Sunday. The Rev. J. O. Poster, pastor of St. John A.M.E. Church, prescribed a cermon Sunday before the funeral. His text was, "Master We Know Thou Art a Teacher Come From God." He attended the funeral of John Casey were: Mr. and Mrs. Moses Pullen, Misses Preston, Mrs. Bessie McGregor, Mrs. J. Pointer, and Mrs. N. B. McGeorge all of the Roanokes. Pleas Cayse, Mr. and Mrs. Banks, of Vinton, Va. and J. J. Poindexter, from Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. Wins. Starky motor to Roanoke Sunday evening. SALEM, VIRGINIA SALEM, Va.-Alex Beard is still on the MRS. Lottie Jackson is at her home on Chapman street. Brandon left Friday morning, for Washington, D.C. Maud Freeman, of Roanoke, was the guest of Mrs. S. R. Robertson, Tuesday evening. GREETINGS and BEST WISHES for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR Helen Ash Johnson's Beauty and Marcel Shoppe 1317 N. Carel Street THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN Have Their Heads All Important Sale of HATS at $1.49 LYNCHBURG, Va.—The Royal Shamrocks held their meeting Thursday evening, at 10:30 a.m., Miss Thelma Brown, of 1909 Fifth avenue. The DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL honeymooned with the school evening, in the school auditorium. The speaker for the evening was, Dean Sumner, DUNBAR, and College, who spoke on "Clean Sportsmanship and How It Existed Between the captains for 1920 was elected. Those present were: the high school football team, members of the alumni and teacher CLUB entertained on the evening of December 14 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. P. Kearney, of the school pictures of the evening. A delicious menu was served. Those in attendance were: lean Collins, Louise Coleman, Pannie Smith, Elise Scott, Mrs. "Ted" Kearney, of the school pictures of James O. Hasson, C. H. Sey, William Randolph, Dr. Alphonso Smith, D. C. Dane of Richmond, Va. and P. T. Hughes. A pastor of the Court "East Baptist Church." THE REV. P. W. COOK, of the First Baptist Church of Lexington, Va. has been pastor of the Court "East Baptist Church." INVITATIONS are out for the "AMM" Bridge at the No. 10 Era Auditorium, December 26. FEARL, P. BARNETTE, building principal of Payne school, has recovered from her recent illness, and is out again. SHIPMEN. VIRGINIA SHIPMAN, Va.-The Rev. William Cobb, of Ft. Lauderdale, was recently visiting returned home last week. John Bradock of Mayfield, W.Va., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bradock. Miss Nannie Jackson, the principal, was called home Jackson on account of the death of her grandmother. She met at the home of Mrs. Kate Jones, last week, in their monthly meeting. Among those present were Mrs. Cora Loving, Mrs. Lillie Loving, Mrs. Kate Bradock, Mrs. Sallie V. T. Smith and Mrs. N. T. Hughes. The Rev. Wm. Washington, of Washingto VINTON VIRGINIA VINTON, Va.—Deputy Melvin of Roanoke and Deputy Florence Casey, of Balyhack have organized a club of the United Order of Moses in Vinton, with Mrs. Salle Ossey, president; Mrs. Celia Crockett, secretary; Mrs. Alma Ross, treasurer, at a meeting, Tuesday night. Mrs. Nettie Hairston, Mrs. Rebecca Poln-dexter, Mrs. Florence Casey visited their sister, Mrs. Salle Casey, last week. Other visitors of Mrs. Casey were Mrs. Laura White, Mrs. Beulah Gaston of Roanoke. Deputies Melvin and Edwards visited the sick here this week. Porter Franklin is visiting his parents. Mrs. Alma Ross is on the sick list under the care of Dr. W. P. Yancy. Mrs. Alma Ross is on the sick list under the care of rD, W. P. Yancy. Mr. and Mrs. M. English have been in this city for a week, on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs. Salle Casey is the agent for the APRO. CLIFTON FORGE, VIRGINIA CLIFTON FORGE, Va.—The Rev. H. A. Stevens, who has been quite ill for some time, is able to be out again. Thomas L. Rolland motored to Philadelphia and Washington during the Thanksgiving holidays. T. S. Price spent the Thanksgiving holidays in Philadelphia. Mrs. Ollie Smith and Miss Mary Dava visited relatives and friends in Washing. The Rev. T. H. White, M.D., Jersey City, visited last week. Mrs. Bernard Siedd spent the Thanks Miss W. A. Baker was hostess to the business, a delicous collar service was business, a delicous collar service was GULPEPER VIRGINIA CULPEPER, Va.—The memorial service of Mountain Run Lodge No. 631, and Eastern View Temple No. 440, L.B.P.O.E. of W. of Culpeper, was in Antioch Baptist Church, Rev. W. J. Madden, pastor. Sunday night, December 8, the services were largely attended. Pledmont Lodge No. 908, of Orange, Va., helped to swell the number. Those taking part were: Alexander Payne, J. E. R. Lightfoot, E. R.; P. Roe, chaplain, S. J. Nalle, C. Smith, L. Brock, A. Payne, H. B. Fields, P. P. Edmondson, 908; Mrs. C. Bland, D. R.; R. Thompson, secretary, Floyd Elliott. Remarks were made by the pastor, the Rev. W. J. Madden. The visitors from Orange were: B. F. Bowler, E. R.; H. B. Fields and wife, J. B. Jackson, secretary, H. Dykes and wife, Lewis Maple and wife, James Jackson, and others. Mrs. Henry Pollard has returned home after spending Thanksgiving with her daughter, Mrs. William Merrites, of Altoona, Pa. WINCHESTER VIRGINI WINCHESTER, Va.—The members for St. Paul A.M.E. Church gave their pastor, the Rev. D. B. Thorpe, a surprise shower. Those taking part in the contributions were: Mesdames Rosa Greene and sister, Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Garner, Lizzie Dixon, Jacob Homes, Verna Williams, Helen Hordes, Irene Reid, Susie Harris, Josephine Johnson, Cella Gillison, Dorothy Gillison, Lola Nickens, Messrs. Lillibon Fields, George Turner, Frank Smith, Mesdames Gertrude Allen, T. T. Brown, Selena Jackson, James Gillison, Rosa Moten, John Lampkins, Rebecca Gillison, Misses Minnie Walker and Cecelia Gillison. Rev. D. B. Thorpe is also pastor of Wayman A.M.E. Church, Berryville. --- BERRYVILLE, Va.-Jake Smith, accompanied by his sister, Miss Loisse Smith, and Miss Lillian Allen, motorized to Hagergren. Mrs. R. Tobert and children, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Payne, were the guests of Mrs. Nancy Clair, Sunday. BRANDY, VIRGINIA BRANDY. Va.—Mrs. E. C. Young is still on the sick list Gamson Kethle, Joseph Keith and Irvin Robinson, motored to New Jersey, Saturday. L. C. Robinson, Mrs. Navaena Carter, R. C. Thompson, Willie Carter, and Milburn Harris attended a party at Saturday night, given by Mrs. Minnie Gamson. BKEFOORD VIRGINIA BEDFORD, Va.-Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Denness were called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Mozele Flood, of Roanoke. Mrs. Nannie Morris is at her home on Sunday, and she will be served Sunday, all services were well attended. The Minute Men will have their annual service. December 30, 2014 MONTVILLE VIRGINIA MONTVILLE VA.-The Rev. W. A. White of Roanoke, Va., preached a sermon at morning. Several converts were baptized. Many old residents of Montvale are expected to spend the e Christmas holiday Make Your Own Beauty Preparations Make Your Own Beauty Preparations You can cheaply and successfully make your own BEAUTY PREPARATIONS by following instructions kind of preparation desired. Whether recipe is desired for treating harsh, stubborn hair or soft and fine hair. Whether recipe is desired for an oily skin or a dry skin. Formulae or Recipe of All Kinds for Rhumatism and Run Down Conditions. Sunscreen or stamps for one recipe or One Dollar for three recipes. Address Registered Pharmacist, F. V. B., 1501 Ninth Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. LEESBURG, Va.-Revival services closed at Mt. Zion Church last Friday. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the weather was pleasant. Attended: Mrs. Addie Brown, Miss Marie Jefferson, Mrs. Ada Walker, Mrs. Ehiel Bell, Mrs. Frances Russ, James Gaskell and Mt. Brent were officers at the Methodist parsonage. Blinks Walker, who is a student of Lincoln University, Pa., is here to spend the Christmas holiday, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker. Messrs. Charles and John Bryant, of Corpallips, Pa., attended the funeral of their Basil Turner, the father of Oden Turner, was very much indisposed last week. William Taylor, of Princeton, will spend the Christmas holidays with his family. The Rev. Francis Pree, preached at Beacon Hill, on December 1. The Rev. N. Swann, who has been sick for nearly six weeks, was able to be present at the services of Mt. Zion Church, Sunday. **BOWLING GREEN, VIRGINIA** **BOWLING GREEN, Va.-Miss Gwendolyn Gardner** spent the week-end visiting Mrs. Mrs. James Plumming, Mrs. Willie Shepherd and Mrs. Mattle Fields, were in Frederickburg last week, doing their Christmas shopping. Mrs. L Graves and family spent Sunday, visiting her daughter, Mrs. James R. N. G. Johnson, a student of U. H. Bowling Green, Va., has recently received license to preach. The students of Union High are making preparations for a Christmas canata, to be given in the auditorium. Thursday, entitled "Bring Up Santa," under the design of Mrs. Annie Fortune, and Mrs. M. G. Fields. Miss Ruth Rith and Pauline Rith spent the week-end visiting Mrs. Levi Young, of Sparta, Va. ORANGE, VIRGINIA ORANGE, Miss -Mrs Ruth Lewis resigned in lieu of poor health, because of poor health. The teachers of the extension class gave a social at the home of Mrs. Conway Taylor, Mrs. Annie Twainman has recovered from her recent illness. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA LEXINOTON, Va. — The Rev. Carpenter, of the M.E. Church interment, gave a sermon and of Corinthians 2:12, subject, "An Opened Door." Church school is rehearsing a program for the Christmas exercises, which is to be held here December 16, 2014, and recently finished at the M.E. Church, was given last Thursday evening, under the auspices of the number of kitchen supplies was received, from friends and members of the church. Mr. Zion Baptist Church, of Washington, D.C. preached Sunday morning, to the First Baptist Church, of New York, a subject, "Jesus, the hope of the World." The Rev. Washington was called last week to Washington, who has been ill here, and the rest of her children, who were called are: Caster, of Lynchburg, Va.; Miss Barbara Washington, of Washington, D.C., and Peyton Washington, of New York City. Miss Alma Dunn and Mrs. Eleanor R. Miss Alma, of Natural Bridge, Va., spent the Mrs. Mattle Bowyer, who underwent a successful operation at Jackson Memorial Hospital, returned home Sunday, much improved. Harry Jefferson, of Peyton Street, took the week-end visiting several of his Elk Grove friends, Mrs. Rena Cobby Alexander, who spent the past summer at White Sulphur, W.Va. is at home with her mother, on Massie street. Miss Gladys Washington entertained several of her friends last Tuesday evening at bridge, in her home on Tucker street. CROSS ROADS, VIRGINIA CROSS ROADS, Va.—The Rev. J. C. Hackett succeeded Sunday morning, on the text. The Willing Workers' Art Club met at the Willing Workers' Club on Friday, the served. The next meeting will be at the Willing Workers' Club on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Arnold and family, Rev. J. C. Hackett, Milton Arnold, and Jessie White, were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Tyler. There will be service Christmas Day, at the Cross Roads Baptist Church, at 11 o'clock. KILMARNOCK, VIRGINIA KILMARNOCK, Va. — Dr. Thomas O. Wheeler, bone specialist of Richmond, conducted an orthopedic clinic for Dr. M. E. Norris at his sanitorium here. About thirty persons were examined and a number will go to Richmond for treatment. A luncheon was presented and served the patients by some of the members of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, of which Rev. G. S. Russell is pastor. Mrs. Annie E. Jefferson was chairman and those assisting were Mesdames Nick Smith, Adolphus Smith, and Ora Morris. Miss Mary S. Polk, a student nurse, rendered invaluable assistance at the clinic. Mesdames Hosey B. Young and Morgan E. Norrises vice guests of Mr. and Mrs. There is no home so complete that it cannot use at least one more piece of furniture, no room so perfectly furnished that an additional chair, lamp or table will affect its good appearance. You are absolutely safe in giving furniture! VIRGINIA --- --- LEXINGTON, NIRGINIA CROSS ROADS VIRGINIA THMARNOCK, VIRGINIA ```markdown ``` CAPE CHARLES, Va.—Sunday was communion Sunday. Rev. T. D. Lee, the pastor, delivered a sermon on the life and teachings of Christ, at 11 a.m. Sunday. School was held at 2 p.m., Communion services were held at 3:30 p.m., which were very nicely attended, being the last communion in the year. Sunday night, a very large congregation was entertained by a quartet contest at the St. Stevens A.M.E. Church between the Pairview Quartette and the Harmony Four of Townsend. Many friends and visitors from the neighboring churches were present and enjoyed the occasion. The Rev. W. J. Miller of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, Capeville, Va., and Rev. D. E. Roscoe of St. Paul's A.M.E. Church, Pairview, worshipped at St. Stevens A.M.E. Church Sunday night. James Upshur, of Nasswadox, Va., passed through our city Monday en route home from Newport News. William Waits of the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Nasswaddox, Va., was called home to Richmond, Va., on account of sickness, a few days ago. T. D. Jefferson of this city was called to Crewe, Saturday, on account of the death of his brother, who was buried last Sunday from the First Nottoway Baptist Church. Mrs. Laura Lewis and Denon M. C. Mrs. Pannie G. Nottingham, of Chelsea and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Upshur Sisco and John H. Smith, of Charleston Va. motored to Philadelphia. Mrs. Nan Patterson Johnson of Jefferson avenue has returned to the city after being away for a week. She attended Jackson avenue has as her guest during the week-end, her sister, Mrs. Phillips, of Hampton, Va. Frank banks, of Newport News, Va., spent Sunday as the host of his mother, Mrs. Ann Patterson, of Jackson avenue, and Mrs. Irvine, Sample, of Newport Mr. and Mrs. Irving Bamble, of Newport Nev., will be in the city visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Anna Tabb of Madison avenue spent Monday in Norfolk. Dr. W. H. Johnson worshipped Sunday at the Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Franktown. Mr. and Mrs. Pred Mathews spent Sunday visiting their parents at Craddocksville. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA FREDERICKSBURG, Va.-Sunday, at Shiloh (old site) Men's day was held. There were three full and interesting services and one funeral. In the morning there were address by Deacon W. Hawkins and Deacon William P. Johnson (new style), solo by D. S. M. Tate and music by the Harmony Quartette. In the afternoon an address was made by Russell Morris, attorney, of Washington, D.C. and a sermon by the Rev. Burton, a recent newcomer to Mayfield. At night, addresses were made by Deacon D. M. Kay and Deacon F. D. Bowes of New Bite, There was splendid music at each service and a large crowd in attendance. The pastor, Rev. B. H. Hester, preached morning and night. At Shiloh, (new site) the pastor, Rev. M. L. Murchison, preached excellent sermons both morning and night. The Rev. F. W. Dixon, of Washington, D.C., filled the pulpit of Mt. Zion Church at both services, Mt. Zion is without a pastor. Essex Howard, who runs a general store in Mayfield, is on the sick list. James Walker has begun the enlargement of his dining room at his home on Amelia Island. Among those attending the funeral of ManSField Washington at Beulah Church in Chicago, he attended the Rev. M. L. Murchison, the Rev. A. L. Johnson, D. M. K. Kay, C. J. Grant, James Walker, Waverly Alsp, Mrs. Gussie M. Kay and Mrs. Baille Cole. John R. Chiles of Richmond several days ago, Mr. and Mrs. William McCampbell and son, Quentin, motored to Philadelphia to attend the Bright-Niceks nopal dance. He visited Mrs. Mat. Brown in Washington, on route home. Mrs. Ruby Campbell Taylor is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McCampbell, Mrs. Tatuck Tucker, of White Stone, wam dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wig- dens. Mr. Rajah Grimes and Miss La Vesta Jones, of Washington, D.C., gave a presentation of their mother to grandmother, Mrs. Sara Grimes. A splendid program was handed at Calvary Sunday afternoon by the Junior Club, benefit of the Sunday School. Mrs. O. S. Russell and other members of Mr. Vernon Baptist Church will render a special program at Calvary Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. PURCELLYVILLE, VIRGINIA PURCELLYVILLE, Va.—The Rev. R. L. Jones, pastor of Calvary Church, and Mrs. Mrs. Will Grayson, Mrs. Rosa Waters, of Round Hill, spent Sunday in Purcelleville. Whitman Smith spent Sunday in Round Hill. Milton Lee, James Cooke, and Granville Stewart, pastor of Berryville, Gordon of Lincoln, was a Sunday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Penton Cooke and Mrs. Ella Valentine. BURGELVILLE, VIRGINIA New York City MIRROR CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA CLARKSBURG, W.Va.—Wyse Leer of Trinity M.E. Church preached Sunday morning on, "Christian Experience," at night a program was rendered at the opening services of the vesper choir. The pastor gave an address. Miss Elizabeth Wilson read a paper, and William Rumn was violinist. The Rev. W. T. Biggers, pastor of the A.M.E. Church, preached Sunday morning on, "Let God Have His Way With You." At 7 p.m. Mrs. E. Birks held Christian Endeavor. At night the pastor preached. Mrs. Ione McGee of Chicago, is in the city, visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Matilda Arter has arrived in the city to join her husband, P. R. Arter. Miss Florence Halnes is critically ill at her home on Water street. Miss Eddy Dabney, who was indisposed for several days is now able to be out. The lyeum committee of K.M. school presented a series of programs at the school. There were ten winners who will speak at the school auditorium Monday night, and the final winners will be presented in April. Those speaking are: Will Brooks, Ruth Day, Margaret Hines, Pear Grant, Junita Barnet, Eula Foil, Rasha Heil, Hendrine Helm, Edward Dembies, Willie Hamilton. Ernest Dean is a patient in the St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Mabel Dean was called home in Marytown, Ohio, because of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Arrestone. A muscle recital was given Sunday afternoon at the K.M. auditorium by the music pupil, Margaret Biglow for the benefit of Mrs. Sophie Booker, who was operated on at St. Mary's Hospital is improving nicely. KINGWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA KINGWOOD, W.Va.-Since the meeting of the K.M. auditorium on the Rev. Wm. R. Berry, the national evangelist, of Piedmont, W.Va., operated a successful revival at the mission school in November, and baptism was held the third Sunday in November. A Sunday school of thirty-two pupils, led by the society, President, Mrs. Dessecretary, secretary, Wm. Wounger, treasurer, Mrs. Whiteley, chaplain, R. W. Walker, secretary, R. Lewis, superintendent; Miss V. Randall, secretary; Mrs. Barnett, treasurer; Mrs. Brown, teacher of advanced class No. 1. Mrs. Brown, teacher of advanced class No. 2. Mrs. Wounger, teacher of Class No. 3. A Church Aid Club, of seven, and P. Younger, chorister, were also formed. Services are well attended each Sunday. BIDGELY, WEST VIRGINIA Pete Thomas has moved to Knobley Mountain. Miss Olive Smith, a popular teacher of the week-and the week-end with Miss Jebelle Phillips. Phyllis Wheatley school will hold the Christmas program Friday night, at eight o'clock and Mrs. Charles Green attended the recital of Richard B. Harrison in Cumberland Services were held at Ridgely Mission, Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Loffo. Miss Olive Smith and Izabel Phillips were William Green, of Cumberland. BIEDMONT WEST VIRGINIA PIEDMONT, W.Va.—The Whist Club was entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stewart. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Chester Martin, Mr. and Mrs. James Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Galloway, Miss Sadie Gilmore, Melvin Jackson, Prof. A. Lowry, Leslie Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stewart, Carl Fisher. The Howard school will dismiss for their Christmas holidays Friday, December 20, until January 2. Mrs. Stanley Galloway and Miss Mildred Fisher were visitors in Keyser, W.Va., Saturday. Miss Olive Smith went home over the week-end of Moorefield, W.Va. Prof.; A. Lowry is planning to spend part of his Christmas vacation in Pittsburgh, P.A., and Wheeling, W.Va., visiting his brothers. The Choral Club, of Walden M.E. Church, was highly commended for their excellent singing over the radio in Frostburg, Sunday by Mayor Koonz, of Cumberland, and Prof. Koonz, of Frostburg, and other prominent officials. Prof. A. Lowry, director; Mrs. Mary Gilmore, organist. CRAFTON, WEST VIRGINIA Lincoln school, of which Mrs. Pearl Mazel instructs, is a private school. The school will close exercises Fridays. The school will close for the holidays. BEDGESVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA HEDGESVILLE. W.Va.-Services were held at Mt. Lebanon and St. Andrews M.E. on Friday, 1:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. David, of Darkville, W.Va., worshipped here at the morning service. At Mt. Lebanon, Thela, and Roberta Wilson, of Harrisonburg, W.Va., worshipped at the evening and night services. Annnett butchered last Saturday, and had for his guest at dinner, the Rev. J. W. Hardesty. Mr. and Mrs. B. P. John butchered Friday and had for their guests at dinner, Ed. Mrs. Jessie Arnette and daughter, Thelma, Mrs. Mazie Wilson and daughter, Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Phoneix and family, Frank Singleton and the Rev. J. W. Hardest Brent Lee was a caller at Hedgville Sunday evening. PLEASANTVILLE, N.J.-The Rev. Van Buren preached at St. Paul Church Sunday morning, presiding as minister presided. Home coming week is being observed with special services each evening. The pastor of Abursy M.E.C. church, preached Sunday morning and evening. A number of entertainments have been given here for church and community. M. Burrell, deacon of M. Pleasant Baptist Church, preached the pulpit with a speaker every Sunday. The Rev. K. Kenney, of Philadelphia, was the speaker at M. Zion Baptist Church and the mind of Christ in the evening "What Think Ye of Christ!" Miss Tzizwe Tugngat Mind of Christ" and in the ingestion pastor. A reveral was held at the church Thursday by Mr. Wilson. A charge of services at St. Mary's Episcopal Mission at 3:30 p.m., at which it was charged to receive capped bells. The theme of Father Carrons sermon was "What Matter of Child Shall This Be!" Rev. Charles Borrough the lay reader. Berries were held all day. The House of Prayer. Elder B. F. W. Haskell, a graduate of the Gram every Sunday afternoon under the Mrs. John Bred of Bred, the Glendale estate, is visiting her father and sister in New York. Mrs. M. Meacham of Meacham cottage will spend her vacation in the south visiting for several years. Mrs. Penn valued her husband, who is ill at the hospital in Philadelphia. Terry has returned to his home, after spending some weeks in the Atlantic City Hospital. Mrs. Nickick are Mrs. Maggie Fankner, who is ill again. Mrs. Jennie Hall who is improving slowly. Mrs. Sander Fankner, who is ill. Mrs. Florence Fankner, and Mrs. Phillips, who are convacving. She will hold their memorial services Sunday at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Pours Oil; Burns to Death PITTSBURGH.- In spite of the efforts of neighbors who extinguished her blazing clothing. Gordon, 51, 416 Colwell street, died in the Passavant Hospital. Friday when she poured oil on fire. 8-YEAR ASTONIA·PREACHES GASTONIA, N. C.-Little Ingram Kearse, the 8-year-old son of Dr. D. H. Kearse of Bessmer City, pre- dicated a sermon at Eworth Chapel M. Church of St. Mary 4. At the close of the service he answered questions on the Bible, which were asked by his father. AFRO-AMERICAN NEWS BUREAU 121 Arctic Ave. ATLANTIC, N.J. The Blue, Red, White and Blue Charity Club was entertained Saturday evening by Mrs. Kda V. Price, at her home, 130 N. 10th St., New York, completed for a social to be given at a future date at the Tennessee avenue address. The project by the club efforts to care for the needy for the city. MR. AND MRS. EARL R. K. received congratulations upon the arrival of a new baby girl. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Mrs. Kda V. Price, the Arctic avenue, passed the week-end in Baltimore, Md. Visiting their daughters, Mrs. Edna Redman and Miss Theodis Webster. MRS. KATIE JORDAN, 532 N. Illinois avenue, has returned to the shore after visiting her daugh'. Miss Marlon Jordon, at New York City. MRS. BETTY RICHARDS and her daughter, Mrs. Madeline White, of 249 N. Tennessee avenue, have returned to the shore after attending the funeral of Mrs. Richard's niece, Mrs. Elizabeth Dale Butler, of Germantown, Pa. Little Miss Betty White accompanied her grandmother to Germantown. A LARGE CROWD heard Prof. George Johnson and Mrs. Johnson, in their addresses at the Arctic Avenue Branch Y.M.C.A. Sunday, at 3. 6, 7 p.m. Mrs. Sadie Davenport was soloist at the 3 p.m. meeting rendering two numbers. THE CHRISTENING of Betty Margaret Freeman, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Freeman took place at the residence of the children's god-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poole, 903 N. Ohio avenue. ARTHUR DEMPSEY, who left the resort several days ago, for his former home at Augusta, Ga., is recuperating from a long illness. 0 JERSEY CITY, N.J.—Al of the lodges in Northern New Jersey, particularly the Bion Jones, is the representative of the grand lodge, held memorial services last week, held forth at the M. Olivet Bion Jones of Incarnation, Powel K. Martin No. 897, of Hoboken, held forth at the M. Olivet Bion Jones of Englewood, N.J. at Shiloh M.E. Church, Englewood; Majestic Lodge No. 153, Haken-Heath; Majestic Lodge No. 153, Bayonne Lodge their services at St. Peters M.E. Zion Church. The various lodges have visited After visiting Mrs. F. E. Lane, of 58 W. 101th street, M.S. A. E. Wallace and Florence Wallace, of 113 Orient avenue, have returned home, Social social at Florence Wallace, of 113 Orient avenue, have returned home, The annual meeting of the Colored Men's Regular Republican Association, was held on Monday, the 15th day night. The officers gave a review of the year's work, and mentioned the several accomplishments of the organization, plished by the organization. The association went on record as unanimously endorsing the candidacy of Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow for United States Senate to take on the position of ambassador. Bassador Walter E. Edge, who has long gone to Paris, the entire staff of our office was present. The associates re-elected are, C. Blon Jones, president; Alonzo Blassier, first vice-president; Herb R. Williams, second vice-president; W. B. Curtis, vice-president; assistant; James Dixon, treasurer; Eddie B. Holden, chairman of the executive committee; William Brighten, sergeant-at-arm. Members of the executive committee are: James W. Robertson, Fred N. Carter, Dr. J. C. Purlin, William Brighten, sergeant-at-arm. Henry G. Britt and Raymond Alleney, public installation of officers will be held at the next regular meeting Friday, January 16th, at 10 a.m. under the leadership of Mrs. Jola Ulla Upperman, president, and Mrs. Selena F. Branham, will take an active part in the exer 0 NEWARK, N.J.—The formal opening of the Friendly Neighborhood House, at 199-201 Howard Street, Howard Morton streets, was held Sunday, December 8. The Day Nursery was furnished, and is being financed by the Junior League, and the Recreation Hall is carried for out of the Community Chest, of Newark. The ground, is a donation of remaining anticipated units of the plant. Mrs. Stella B. Wright is the director of the entire work of the Neighborhood House. She conceived and originated the idea for the institution. About 560 people inspected this new and beautifully appointed Center, and were the guests of Mrs. Wright, and her workers, known as the Woman's Neighborhood Club. Those on the program were: Miss Louise Shuggard, first vice-president, master of ceremonies; Rev. Dr. Ricks, of Pilgrim Baptist Church. Music was furnished by Girls' and Boys' Clubs. The speaker of the afternoon, the Rev. W. P. Hayes, of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, New York City, was introduced by Rev. M. C. Long, pastor of Calvary Church, East Orange, N.J. [The orchestra of the House played during the serving of the afternoon tea. Flowers were presented to Mrs. Wright and Lillian B. Johnson, by the Woman's Neighborhood House Club. Also telegrams of congratulations, in honor of the opening, were received. This project is valued at over $50,000. Mrs. Wright has been enabled, with her friends, to put the Friendly Neighborhood House, over, as a very practical reality, in the City of Newark. In three years. Mrs. Mary Birrell, of 32 Howard Street, New York, died last week, sustaining a fractured arm, and a broken neck. BLOOMFIELD NEW JERSEY BLOOMFIELD, N.J.—The Colored Women's Community Club will serve a dinner Thursday night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arnold, 81 Race street, Bloomfield, Mrs. Elwiser Hilton is president, and Mrs. Henry Arnold, secretary. Trinity Presbyterian Church, morning services of worship, and preaching under Rev. Harvey A. Onque as minister, will be at 1 o'clock, Christmas Sunday, December 28, in Knox Hall, Bloomfield eminary, at Liberty and Franklin street, with special music. The Sunday school, Mrs. Lee Jones, superintendent, will have Christmas singing and exercise, from 10:15 to 1:15 p.m. and the Christian Endeavor, will have the topic, led by George Ottley, at 4 p.m. A program is to be rendered, during this hour, from the Students' Council Junior B's, of Newark, John Walker, Third Year East Side High School, President Cecil Cox, director. The Young People of Trinity present Ralph Baker, and William Fontaine, the two Lincoln University seniors, in an outstanding debate on, "What the College Student Thinks," Thursday evening, January 9, in the Masonic Hall, Glenwood avenue. J. J. HENRY I want to thank my many friends and the general public for their patronage since I engaged in business seven years ago, the 9th of December. I earnestly solicit a share of your trade in the future. Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. J. J. HENRY, Proprietor, New Jersey Green Grocery 335 N. Jonathan Street, Hagerstown, Md. NEW JERSEY TRENTON, N.J.—The Sunlight Lodge of Eiks held their annual memorial service at the Union Baptist Church, Sunday. The sermon was preached by the Rev. D. Y. Campbell, pastor of Union Baptist Church; the Rev. A. E. Jensen delivered the principal address; the Rev. C. E. Wilson gave the eulogy and the benediction was pronounced by the Rev. J. H. Randolph, of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Campbell, wife of Rev. D. Y. Campbell, is spending the week in this city with her husband. She will also visit friends in Plainfield before returning to Washington, D.C. WILLIAM GRAHAM, of 99 Bellevue avenue, now a student at Lincoln University, MISS BERNICE JONES, of 120 Spring street, recently became the bride of Mr. TRENTON MOURNING DOVES QUARTET sang at the Gaile Baptist Church, Sunday, December 15. Proceeds will be given for the benefit of the Junior Y. M. C. A. Opening a holiday program, the Y.M.C.A. Colored Community Work will be held on Sunday at the Masonic Temple on Pennington avenue. The Y.M.C.A. will be the principal speech council for Y.M.C.A. will be the principal speech council. A large gathering of Trenton Negroes heard John D. Carr, former North Carolina pulpit minister, speak at Trenton on Friday, December 13, under the auspices of the N.A.A.C.P. The meeting was held at the Union Baptist Church. Church members, including public school faculty, being president of the Trenton Branch of the N.A.A.C.P., spoke of his determination to help others who address addresses the Rev. D. G. Campbell, the Rev. White, and G. Cogdell. Musical numbers were given by the Rev. M. A. Bernier Jennings. OHIO Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Councilman Works to Alldr Negra Home CLEVELAND, O. Councilman Select Dr. Leroy N. Bunny, will devote his tenure in council to adding a floor of meeting rooms, a meeting Sunday, called at the St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church by the Thirth Committee of which Dr. Bunny the other meeting at the meeting were: Mary B. Elena; Arthur Johnson, mayor of Miles Heights; Selmo C. Glen; Mrs. Mary B. Elena; Arthur Johnson, mayor of Miles Heights; Mr. Bertrand Chauceau and Alex Martin, Miss Jane E. Hunter, Norman L. McGhee, Seth Nickers, and William L. TOLEDO OHIO TOLEDO, Ohio—Those attending the twilight meeting Sunday at the Center, listened to an interesting talk upon Toledo's recreation system, given by Noel Petree, who is commissioner of recreation of the City of Toledo, another feature of the afternoon was a solo, by Alfred Jones. The West End Party Social Club was entertained Friday evening by Mrs. Maurice Henderson of 372 Pinewood avenue. Prices were awarded in whist to Mrs. Joseph Duff and Mrs. Anna Harding. The Junior's of the sick committee of the Four-Leaf Glover Club visited Miss Cleo Markham at the hospital and brightened her room with flowers and fruit. The Junior's branch of the N.A.A.C.P. held a regular meeting Friday, at the home of its director and advisor, Mrs. Joseph Duffy, 941 Pinewood avenue. Harold Wiggins and Buster Jamison were hosts. Two dances were decided upon, one of which will be in the Roi Davis building. Miss Ethel Duffy spent last weekend in Detroit, at which time she attended the birthday party of Miss Helen Lightfoot. Miss Lightfoot will return this visit by coming to Toledo, with a group of young men and women to attend the dance at Madison Gardens, December 17. The "Four Leaf Glover Club, which is made up of the young people of All-Saints Episcopal Church, held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Joseph Duffy, with Mr. Clarence King as host. A play will be given by this club soon. THE Excelsior Club held a regular meeting Wednesday evening, the home of the Court, at 1100 Colpillard avenue. All following meetings will be held in the Stewart "Pet" Club Room. The main business of the evening was the planning of Christmas baskets for the needy. is a Prescription for Colds, Gripie, Flu, Dengue, Bilious Fever and Malaria. It is the most speedy remedy known. Do you know that thousands of people have luck? And claim to get result, too! 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JONES WAS WINNING Fields's Rushing Tactics Spoil Contest. By C. ELLIOTT FREEMAN, Jr. Carroll News Service BOSTON—Apparently swayed by the jeers, both the team and the 17,000 before Joseph O'Connor stopped the bout between Jackie Fields of Los Angeles, California, welterweight champion of the world, and William (Glorious) Arbon, who is the challengers for the title, and called the bout "no contest." The fight was stopped after 45 seconds in the seventh round of their bout and the bout at the Boston Garden. Friday evening. Rumors started several hours before the bout, that it was "in the back for Fields to win." The fight is probably the cause of the hostile attitude of the crowd. The fans, booed, jeered, and hissed for six rounds, in fact started almost before the nen warmed up. It seemed organizationized demonstration against them. Commissioner Eugene Buckley, a ringside spectator, said that in his opinion "the fight was that the decision of no contest implies that the boxers were not trying their best. The referee in that case, has the privilege of holding up and both boxers must be paid and will not be suspended as was the case of Godfrey and Byrne. "Not Trying Too Hard" Commissioner N.land, who was also a ringside spectator, said that migh have been the best, but he promised to me that they were trying too hard to hurt each other." Jones had the best of the fight as fa. as it went, winning the first round, but not down, although the champ rose without a count. Jones also won the fourth and fifth with solid rights to the body and head that had Fields groggy. The sixth could be called a da. It is the consensus of opinion of ringside spectators, that the referee made a grave mistake and that he was influenced by the boos and jeers the crowd. He seemed very nervous. Fields on Top of Jones The reason the fight looked like a fake to the fans, was because Fieldz was constant on one hand and game. Jones with his long arms had to get set before he is able to land a knockout blow. Such tactics of Fields made Jones a bit more aggressive. The tactics of Fields did not make a hit with the crowd. There was much missing by both fighters, much more to land and hand-jaws of Fields arms and gloves, while the jabs of Fields did not appear to have any steam behind them. Jones's inside hooks always seemed to graze the champion without doing any ac- TOLEDO FIVE WINS TOLEDO, Ohio—The Toledo Douglass Center Pets defeated the strong Wheatle Center team of Fort Wayne, Indiana, by a score of 32-28. The Indiana basketers were hard to check and threatened the Center Pets until the last whistle. The team work and skill of both teams was the outstanding feature of the game. James McCoglin led his teammates in scoring, gathering 13 points while Lester of Fort Wayne scored 15. The defensive playing of Smith and Thomas was noteworthy. USE ROYAL CABS Kid Chocolate Through as Featherweight Cuban Boxer Turns Lightweight and Seeks Mandell's Crown—Cites Case of Gans's Weight Making YORK—Kid Chocolate, the Cuban boxer, has announced that he is through trying to make the featherweight limit 128 pounds and expects to meet Sammy Mandell, preserver of the World's Lightweight crown. "I have patterned my boxing after George Dixon, the original 'Chocolate Drop', the keed and the armor that the Old Master, Joe Gans, met trying to make weight. There will be just as much glory for me if I win the lightweight title from Mandell, and less glory for the winner of Havana. Louis Gutterer has booked airplane passage to Havana and will take off with his protege from Hassbrouck Height in New York. The two are 23.25. Chocolate insisted on spending the holidays with his parents, but will return to the States 1. February in order to fill his Garden contract." The apology for Dempsey in Chicago the capstone has agreed to fight exclusively for Jack Dempsey in Chicago. It is highly probable that he will not fight in the Target City, though he will be in prime condition to meet the best lightweights. Jack and the Keed sealed the agreement by exchanging autographed photos and smiling faces with him, unable to understand this queer language of the SPORT CALENDAR BASKETBALL Where They Play Local Morgan College vs. Penn Megas, Friday. Other Games Arnold College (white), at Howard, Saturday. E. COBLES Athenians, 42; E. Wright (white), 13. Other Scores Howard, 45; Miner Normal, 8. Omegas, 4, 14; Miner Wright, 8. Wilson, 12; Wright Collegians, 15. Toledo, 32; Indianapolis, 28. Kappas, 19, (Boston). FOOTBALL A. and T. College, 12: Livingstone, 6. Wiley-Bishop Faculty, 19: Bishop Sts. 6, Edward Waters, 6; Morris Brown, 6. Kelly Miller Keller, (W.V.) CUBAN BASEBALL Almandarea. 7: Habana. 4. Almandarea. 3: Almandarea. 2. SANTA CLARA, Cuba. — The Al-mendares and Habana baseball teams split even in a doubleheader here last Thursday, the former winning the first game. 7-4, and the latter the second by a 3 to 2 score. ALMENDARES ab r h a e C.Lopez,cf. 4 0 1 0 0 O'Rod'g'z.2b. 3 0 0 3 1 Dixon,lf. 4 1 2 0 0 Lundy,ss. 4 0 1 1 Dihigo,lb. 2 1 1 0 0 Rojo,c. 4 0 1 1 Dunlap,rf. 4 0 1 0 J.Rod'g'z,3b. 4 0 0 1 Brown,c. 4 0 2 0 Allen,p. 2 0 1 2 Pabre,p. 0 0 0 0 Alvarez,p. 1 0 0 0 0 Garcia, (x) 33 2 9 7 3 Total The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 PAST GRID YEAR GOOD IN SOUTH--ABBOTT Tuskegee Mentor Reviews High Spots of Season Just Closed. GIVES HONOR ROLL Miles Memorial College Had Weakest Team. By CLEVE L. ABBOTT (Tuskegee Coach) Nowhere in America does there exist a more healthy interest in football than among the colored schools of the South, where the first game was played January 14, 1894, between Tuskegee and Atlanta University at Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta University winning, 10 to 0. This year, the high standard of play maintained, although a few "dearest enemy" games were not played because of a split in the Southern Conference. The crowds were larger than in previous years, and the team was accompanied with the conduct of the games. Featured by the defeat of Wilberforce by Tuskegee, 6-0, at Soldier Field, Chicago, in one of the most exciting games ever played in the middle West, the crushing of Bluefield, 34-0, and the overwhelming victory of Fisk over Howard, 1920. Southern Colored War 1920 has its best year, Tuskegee won all of its struggles in a clean cut and decisive manner. The Tigers opened their schedule by taking A and T. College of North Carolina, and winning Friday, won from the 24th Infantry, and then journeyed to Birmingham where Clark was defeated. The next Saturday, Tuskegee met Wilberforce at Soldiers Field, Chicago, and next defeated Miles Memorial, where he triumphed Alabama in order. The next game was with Bluefield, the 1928 national champions, on Thanksgiving day at Tuskegee. The Golden Tigers raged and stormed into the Alumni Hall, and blues completely mourned. Fisk Had Good Team Fisk was a very powerful team, just about the best which has worn the Gold and Blue since 1923. The only blot on their record was the 13-7 defeat at the hands of Wilberforce University, the other intersectional game to play against Prairie View State College, New Year's Day. There has been one change in the coaching staff. W. H. (Chief) Aiken formerly head mentor for the Atlanta University, potash team, has this year been head coach, Henderson "Tubby" Johnson. Coach Sam Taylor had another fine team at Clark, losing only to Tuskegee and to Wilberforce in an intersectional game played at Wilberforce, Ohio, on a very muddy field. He did not hold their footing on this day, and the Panthers was defeated, 33 to 7. Talladega Under the guidance of Wright and Talbot, the new conchaping regime at the University of Florida was successful season, although many of the traditional games were missing from this year's schedule. Of the only team to defeat Talabae, Alabama State G. F. ("Country") Lewis, who had charge of the Alabama State Teacher's College, had had an up-and-down performer. Starting the season strong, the Hornets gave promise of developing into a Southern contender, but later wilted. Morehouse Roy Vaughn a Colgate star had charge of football at Morehouse College. The team started out in whirlwind competition and the national game from Howard at Atlanta, and ended the season by losing a hair line decision to Talladega. Morris Brown Morris Brown coached by Dr. D. H. Cainy could not get going despite the start of the season. Their best game was against the Tuskegee team. In this struggle Morris Brown scored three touchdowns and forced the Golden State to win. Florida A. and M. Florida A. and M. College under a new coach, McKinley King, former Hampton star, showed much strength, but were unable to cope with the strong teams of the Confer- Tennessee State Tennessee State although playing a limited schedule gave promise for the future. Lane was played to 2 to 6 tie. Morris Brown was defeated to 0. Miles Memorial also lost to the "Staters." The final (Howard, Shaw, Smith, A. and T. players not included. placed 5, Union 3, Hampton 2, Lincoln 1.) C.I.A.A. Grid Card and Officials Named Sydnor, Lincoln .LE. Gaines, Hampton .LT. Thompson, Virginia Union .LG. Smith, Virginia Union .G. Oliver, Virginia State .RG. Lee, Virginia State .R.T. McGowan, Hampton .B.E. Johnson, Virginia State .Q.B. Reyall, Virginia State .L.H. Burton, Virginia Union .R.H. Bounds, Virginia State .F.B. (Howard, Shaw, Smith, A. and T. players n placed 5, Union 3, Hampton 2 C.I.A.A. Grid Card and Office Oliver Named Grid Leader at Va. State Six of 20 Letter Men Lost to Next Year's Football Squad. PETERSBURG, Va.-Basil B. Olliver, of Crewe, Virginia, was unanimous in awarding the team ball team of Virginia State College by a vote of the 20 men awarded the "S" at the end of the fall campaign. The university guard for the last three seasons. Oliver, one of the hardest workers on the squad, has enjoyed his best season this year and took a major role in the success of CLAA. championship. He also is conspicuous during the spring as a weight man with the crack team. Oliver has also been able to use his massive hands, the largest on the campus, for which he has been nicknamed, "mits," and this teammates, Oliver predicted even greater things for the 1930 edition and in promising some new ideas of his own he pledged to effortless greater successes. Of the twenty letter men, four are lost by graduation and two by the four-year route, all valuable men. Even the successes of fourteen letter men, State's chances to repeat are rather bright. game was dropped to the Fisk Bulldogs. 20 to 0. Miles Memorial Miles Memorial, because of limited material and early season mishaps did not show as well as in former years. All games scheduled were Knoxville Knowville College, coached for the second year by Wallace Hawkins, had the weakest team in several years. He was also the winner of winning streak. Defeats were suffered at the hands of Fisk, Talladega, and Morehouse. Alabama A and A was played to the second Simmons was defeated Thanksgiving Day. S.C. STATE WINS CROWN LOSES ONLY ONE MAN ORANGEBURG. S.C.-With the end of football, S.C. State is found with a record, despite the fact that she has lost three games. She has lost two, and Clark Universities respectively, but having won every game within her conference decisively and beaten only by closely contested scores. For record glory demonstrates her superiority within her association and that she is worthy of much keener competition which can only be supplied by the G.A. option. She is lost via graduation, otherwise her team remains intact. Men only with certain scholastic prerequisites as qualifications will play in State's games the incoming football season. Cash for Coal Bills! AMAZING CHANCE TO MAKE 10aDay No more skimp- ing with coal and wood this winter. Burn all you want. My new Plan gives you a wonderful opportunity to get plenty of money to pay all your fuel bills and $2 to $10 in a day oesides. No waiting. Earnings start immediately. Don't miss this wonderful chance. 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College Friar, the World War Memorial Stadium. Coleman scored first for the Aggies in the first quarter after Dillard had scooped up a short line from that point, ten-ard line. From that point, Bus plowed through tackle for the count. His kick, like all those of the game, was wild. He counted again for A. and T. in the second period with 80- and 30-ard line. The Bears had kicked off over the goal line. On the first play Coleman got loose and after shaking off three tacklers had no further troubles, except keeping out of the way of his own inter- It was a great day for the husky triple threat man, playing his last game for A. and T. He had one bad break. This was in the second quarter when one of his best plays of the arm of the receiver and was caught by Lynn, of the Salisbury team. Lynn had a clear path to the goal line and he took it. A. and T. was too heavy outfit, and this combination of crushing power, with Coleman's magnificent nunting and passing was too much for the visitors. Lane and Peterson were all primed to play hit. Coleman preferred not to play against them. BEARS AGGIES Diamond L.E. Jewell Jackson B.T. Jenkins McCormick C. Harris Bess R.G. Canada Ormond R.T. Washington Buffalo Q.B. Shelton Williams R.H. Coleman Berry R.H. Faulk Butler D.llard LINE-UP Scoring summary: Touchdowns-Coleman. 2. Lynn, I. O'Chelsea-Taylor, St. Paul. 3. Union, upholding, umpire; Barkdale, Union, upholding. 30 CAGERS AT VA. STATE PETERSBURG, Va.—In response to the initial call for basketball candidates, the first practice of the season, Under the leadership of Captain Red Dabney, Virginia State promises a real bid for her first C.I.A.A. basketball championship. A champion football championship would mean real history in Virginia State's athletics. All of last year's letter men have reported and there is plenty of material. Among the veterans there are former captain and guard, Lawrence Cropp, Red Dabney, Rastus Johnson, Shiek Robinson, Pennington, Van Dyke, and many others. Material, Bounds, Bell, Cooper, C. Johnson, Scott and Hall are showing exceptional abilities. To date, the schedule has not been completed but eighteen games are being sourced. Wilberforce Wins Opener WILBERFORCE, Ohio. — The wilberforce University quintet opened its basketball season with a 32-15 win over the Wilbur Wright Collegians, white. Friday night on its home floor, after a week's practice. SHAVES WITHOUT A RAZOR 29 Years of Satisfaction Clearer Skin of Bumps and Pimples Put on Muscle Shaving Powder and the hair washes off quicker and CLOSER than that with regular shaving cream as it shaves off. It merely dissolves away to the skin surface, is antiseptic. Use by the skin surface. It is priced for excess hair. E. L. C. a mouser editor. writes. "A fortnight day when I was in the office, I said, 'Have used your product for S years and don't now bow out or without it.'" I was not sure. U. S. A. dries up; it out. Foreign offices THE MAGIC: SHAVING POWDER GO Pawnbroker's Sale Suits and Overcoats $5 up LEVINSON'S 409 N. Eutaw Street OPEN EVENINGS Full Dress and Tuxedo Suits For Hire for Any Occasion The boxing show then travelled about Colorado entertaining various communities. A battle was arranged between Jack and one, Nocken Pete, who had gained fame through knocking out Tom Sharkey. Jack won this in 20 rounds. SECOND TEAM September 27 A. and T. vs. Bluefield, at Bluefield— N.C. State vs. Johnson C. Smith at Durham—Clement, Town n.e.d October 4 Smith vs. Va. State at Petersburg Westmoreland, Henderson and W St. Paul vs. Shaw at Raleigh—Element, Fleming, and Tonsend. N.C. State vs. Lincoln at Durham—Element, Fleming, and Oxley. A. and T. College, open. Va. Seminary vs. Va. Union at Richmond—J. Trigg, Taylor and Anderson. October 11 Lincoln vs. Union at Norfolk—Gibson Westmoreland and W. Wright. Howard vs. Smith at Charlotte— Westmoreland, Clement and Townsend. St. Paul at Hampton at Hampton- Gibson, Burr, and Coppage. St Paul vs. NC. State at Lawrenceville-ville-Henderson, Townsend, and September 27 Morgan vs. Union at Richmond-J Shaw at Richmond-J Shaw ktellr at Raleigh. Howard vs. W. V. State at Wash- ington. Gibson, Westmorland and Jackson. October 25 Shaw vs. Va. State at Raleigh—Clement Oxley and Connage. Va. Seminary vs. N.C. State at Dur- ham—Coppage, Clement, and Townsend. Hampton—open. A. and T. vs. Union at Greensboro- J. Trigg, Taylor, and Clark. November 1 Howard vs. Va. State at Petersburg. St. Paul vs. Union at Richmond- Va. Seminary vs. Smith at Charlotte A. Clement and A. N.C. State at Durham- Coppage, Clement, and Fleming. Shaw vs. Morgan at Baltimore- Hampton vs. Lincoln at New York- J. Trigg, Gibson, Burr, and Hen- November 8 Union vs. Va. State at Richmond- Shaw vs. Bricks at Rocky Mount- Howard vs. N.C. State at Washin- gton A. and T. vs. Hampton at Greens- St. Paul vs. Lincoln at Lincoln-Gibson Wright, and Henderson. Va. Seminary vs. Morgan at Lynchburg – J. Trigg, Contee and Smith November 15 St. Paul vs. A. and T. at Lawrenceville – Westmoreland, Burr, and Hampton Hampton vs. Howard at Hampton – Gibson, Jackson, and W. Johnson Shaw vs. St. Augustine at Raleigh-Morgan vs. N.C. College at Baltimore Morgan vs. N.C. College at Baltimore and W. Wright. Va. Seminary – open. Lincoln vs. Smith at Charlotte – Clement, Townsend. November 22 St. Paul vs. the University at Lawrenceville – Gibson, Burr, and Johnson A and J. vs. Smith at Greensboro – Coppage, Townsend, and Washington. Thnaksgiving Day Hampton the University at Hampton – J. Trigg, Contee and Washington Howard vs. Lincoln at Washington – Gibson, Wheeler, W. Wright, and Reed. A and J. vs. Va. State at Petersburg Westmoreland, Cupid and Copage. Shaw vs. N. K. Williams, Flening and Townsend, *Flening and Townsend*, *Sports Editor*: Note. Due to an inability of some of the schools to reach an agreement on officials, several officials listed. These will be chosen however at an early date, being certified by both schools. In some cases officials being sought for more than one game on a given date. This matter will also be corrected. Names are given in the following order: Mr. Moore, Headlinesman, and Field judge. KAPPA, 29; ALPHA, 19 BOSTON, Mass.—A snappy smooth Kappa Alpha Psi basketball team affiliate, plays Monday evening by the Alpha Psi Alma Fye, 29 to 19. The Kappa team could not be denied team play, fast accurate passing, good floorwork, combine with an uncanny ability to make the most opportunities. The score at the end of the first half was Kappa 13, Alpha 5. The boxing show, however, soon failed financially, consequently a great share of the hardship fell upon Jack Jack was delegated as cook to prepare food for the entire aggregation. Moreover, he had the burden of engineering the finances. The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly Virginia Union Places Three; Hampton, Two, and Lincoln, One. COLEMAN VALUABLE MAN Veney, Baltimore Boy, on Second Team. HAMPTON INST., Va.—The football season is considered as officially closed on Thanksgiving Day, but the season is not true. The selection of various conferences are made, and the All-American pickers have done their stuff. The selection of an all-star team is a task of no small degree. It is a job that requires the best choice of players, the finest decision usually comes in for quite a bit of questioning. Play Below Standard the 1929 drive was not up to its usual standard. The best of the three was A ed in a few teams, and the season's standing will show. Some of the teams began the beginning of the season to have strong chances to end near or at closing of the fallout before the season had reached its half-way mark. Hampton, N. State, Hampton, N. State, Lincoln and Coleman A. & T., in that order, were considered as the leading teams of the conference, but the end of the season saw the order practically reversed. Injuries played a great part in the reduction of the efficiency of many a player to their respective teams, and in considering picking any player for a position, all of his qualifications must be taken into consideration. In addition, the player must be considered are: his team value; how good are the assignment he faces; how often is his team forced to halt because of his injuries; what are his weak and strong points on offense in the face of stiff opposition. Some might think that the higher a team goes, the more chances that team has in getting the majority of the berths, but this is no necessarily true. A low division team might have a low division team an eleven or three matches above. Some Stars Loafed While there may be some things the laity has not observed, the AllStar Committee has observed these things closely, and has been guided by them to a great extent. Chambers gave guidance to the last year's stars gave preference to their injuries and loafed along during the thick of the fray, and showed a complete let-down in their style of play, how some men failed to show the mental alertness formed in display to fit into the scheme of things given points. Some of the men to suffer these things were Payne, Pegram, Dabney, and Chambers of Va. State; Jones, Guess, Mortan and Harris Hampton, Coleman of A. and Van Buren, Coleman and Washington and Booth of Union. The Ends The crop of ends was somewhat large but the majority carry these jobs displayed the same brand of the war machine. The less inclined to be content with playing a defensive game. This is important, but ends combining a strong defense with an offensive brand of playing in one department only. An ends main offensive value lies in his reception of forward passes and his power to prevent his flank from being circled by the opposition; in being able to break up interference ability to break up interference when an attempt is made to skirt the wings. Among the end; offered are Powell of Va. State; S. Scotts of Kewal; Kewal of Va. State; L. Love of St. Paul; and McGowan of Hampton. Jewel A Christmas CITY CLUB CIGARS. The gift for any Man Always a good smoke and Lowe were eliminated, while Powell, McGowan, and Sydnor were the final choice finally narrowed down to Sydnor, of Lincoln and the Gowan of Hampton. Other people were the St. Paul, Bucks of Union, and the Temple of Lincoln. Some of these men had had the especially Temple, which was not the physical condition to stand on continuous grind. The Tackles The tackles were Kane of Lincoln, Gaines and Hunter of Hampton Lee of Va. State. The play was carried among the tackles, what few were to choose from. Where were some of these things they minus in some other places, then binned the all-round, consistent play demanded if this important. The list of tackles carried only from which to choose two, may be here easier than in the department and Hunter is eliminated leaving of Va. State and Gaines of Hampton as the carrier for tackles. The Guards The crop of guards was also small as it has been for the past year. The list carries Hester of Palmyra, Peter of Ulton, Thomas of Ulnion, Oliver of Va. State, Hill of Hampshire, and was very little to choose between guards. The lot was small but a brand of play was good amour of elimination caught Hoeven, Goodenough in its six leaving Thompson of Ulton and Ger of Va. State as men for berth on the first eleven. The Centers The roster of centers was eveningly small, which makes one what has become of those days great centers when this posed as much in the limehight as any do on the team? Harrison of umpiring at Union was only two offered. Here, an amount instance where there was little chance to be made. The men was equally matched in skill, speed, gressiveness, and the ability to do nose plays while in the making Smith was the unanimous choice for the pit job, shading Harrison through his unfattering courage, able to lead, and fine fighting qualities. The Barks The backs, the big guns of the searing attacks behind a good defense war, large as in most years. All of the teams did not have an excellent team with them, three twisted with them had them the best runners. These backs were hard and runners, quick thinters, many of them possessing marked versatility. They were Coleman of A. & T. Lewis of Lincoln, Dabney and Cope of St. Paul, Washington of S. Paul, Cotten, Washington and Robinson of Union. It was thought at the outset, that the task of eliminating would be quite hard, but after taking in consideration things mentioned above, the list was soon narrowed down to the first three powerful ball carriers, some cougain this with a strong defense and the ability to do more than one thing. Some of these backs were quickly eliminated when it was found that the team was giving full service to their team, especially in the important assignments on the season's schedule. In injuries the team was unable to his coach, team and teammate. Most of these injuries men did not get on the primary list late in the season. They along the path, staying out from to three games. Those men who carried on to end, proving their worth in every assignment, lost to the thick of the battle, selenoid, ever holding their teams up on count of their injuries are Burke, Union, and Royal of Va. State. Their ability in gaining ground, with all, according to records, having advantage over all other backs the loop, Bounds of Va State, the open loop, grazing of the campaign, but proved with every game, being high point scorer of the associate, responsible officer, and defensive weapon, lands at the fullback post. The Quarterbacks Johnson and Murphy were each as quarterbacks for the first job. The job of picking here was not an ordel as had been expected. Lawrence Johnson of Va. State. United general of a team well as the well as the plays, a wonderful forward and an inspiration to any team, the call here as quarterback for first eleven. Other good quirks were Smith of St. Petersburg and his post and K. Williams of Union. The Second Team Since Howard did not play games in the association to be able for the championship, the mittee did no feel that he would be suited for honors at All-Star eleven. Most Valuable Mention Bus Colleman of A. A. & player team. White Coleman did not play his former standard, his worth and T. team was clearly suited to a multi-turfed team. To a much more friendly team were Johnson, Va. State. Murphy, W. CLAW, A. A. & ALL-STAR COMPANY. W. A. Johnson, Jr. Chr. Dr. S. pigege, W. I. Gibson, P. E. Pettitman. Moreover, the first of Jack's marital culties arose while in this enterprise the first lady to whom he was exceedingly voted left him. This misfortune affected him considerably and his unhappiness be- manifest in his work. The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly Morgan College Admitted to Conference Membership He Would Choose These Cigars Himself! Think of the enjoyment for many days to come for Dad if you give him . . . A Box or Two of His Favorite Cigars MONUMENT SQUARE 100% Havana filled, hand-made. 10c, and 2 for 25c Boxes of 25...$2.25 and $2.75 (Also boxes of 80) All sizes and shapes. 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Smith University at Charlotte was re-admitted to membership, following the faculty administration of athletics had been enforced. The Charlotte institution was dropped from membership in 1926 when it was found that student control of athletics at Shaw University permit the placing of a definite responsibility for the athletic program Seminary Back Virginia Seminary and College of Lynchburg suspended last September following an investigation of professionalism charged against certain members of the Seminary basketball team was re-admitted vision that against association teams the school only players not involved in the athletic scandal last year. As only one of these players "Slim" Henderson, is now in school, it was agreed that he might be used in non-association games. Morgan Taken In While Morgan College was voted into the association, the Baltimore school will not assume its position as a contender because of the beginning of the fall term in 1980. This means that the Bears will be able to keep their present basketball squad intact until the close of this season, and may play club games. Granting of Morgan this privilege was done that the Bears, who depend largely upon basketball as a source for their athletic revenue, might be able to afford the several of their court stars. Pinky Lanky, Jones, and possibly Rap Wheatley, who if Morgan now entered C.I.A.A. competition, would be invisible because of the conference four-year limit on athletic par- Shaw Out Failure of the administration to assume the proper attitude toward conference eligibility rules, was given as the reason for the failure of Raleigh the suspension to last until such time as athletics at Shaw are afforded the proper faculty administration and support. This provision was made in order that Shaw might comply with the conference regulations before carrying out their football program with the other association schools. How Schools Voted Schools voting in favor of the suspension of Shaw University were Hampton, N.C. State College, Va. Seminary, Lincoln, St. Paul, and Washington were Morgan College, however were. Morgan College, Howard, Va. State, Shaw, and Smith. Change Track Meet The plans concerning the annual CIAA. track meet, which for a number of years has been held in Va. that will have been changed so that it will rotate from school to school. Howard University being chosen for the 1830 meet which will hold May 17 in the university stadium. This change, however, does not cancel the Hampton meet, and the meeting will be held May 17. The Lincoln University meet will be held the following Saturday, May 10. It was made mandatory that all representatives at these three meetings. Three new events were added to the track and field meet programs; namely, the 440-yard sprint medley, the hop, step and jump, and the pole vault. There will be nineteen events in each meet. Va. Union University, the association voted to hold the annual C.L.A.A. tennis championships at the Richmond institution, May 10. Young women as well as men participated. An offer on behalf of the American Tennis Association by Dr. Ellwood Downing of Roanoke, Va., to aid in sponsoring a national collegiate tennis team was referred to a special committee. Va. State Gets Grid Trophy The conference football trophy was awarded to Va. State College, Coach Harold Martin, making the speech of acceptance. Va. State College, whose championship, did not receive trophy for that sport due to failure of some of the association schools to live up to a contract with a sporting team. The team furnished the teams with baseballs. Claims of A. and T. and N.C. State Colleges for consideration as 1929 baseball champs were ruled out. The teams that these teams did not schedule the eight association games required. Amend Constitution The association constitution, Article VI, Section II(A), 1b), was to read to the student who participates in intercollegiate tests while he is in high school may play for a maximum of five years in intercollegiate contests in the same sport, not more than three of which are college, and NOT MORE THAN FOUR OF WHICH ARE PLAYED AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SAME INSTITUTION. Intercollegiate tests were also urged to observe the rule (C) under Section II of Article VI which requires that the schools send "at the beginning of the season a list of athletes who play, certified by an official, under the faculty, to the Secretary-treasurer." The conference further agreed that the period of an athlete's participation in athletics be reckoned from the time of his school rather than the time upon that school entered the C.I.A. Reduction of the size of the annual C.I.A.A. bulletin, and the elimination of cuts, was also approved by the faculty in expense of printing might be reduced. Meet at Lincoln in 1930 The invitation of Lincoln University, for the association to meet next year was accepted, the nomination committee, all of the 1928-29 officers, with the exception of Dr. F. T. Jamison of Lincoln, who was not present, were re-elected. Dr. E. P. Davis of Lincoln, who was not present, the place vacated by Dr. Jamison. The association also chose C. H. Wiley, the secretary-creasurer as its delegate for the collegiate Association meeting in New York, December 28. Dr. Joseph Trigge, of Washington, and P. B. Young of Norfolk, were added to the full-State. The convention was welcomed by Dean A. Elder of N.C. State, the response being given by J. A. Grimes of Lawrenceville, Va.; J. L. Whitehead, St. Paul Lawrenceville, Va.; J. L. Grimes, A. & T. College, Greensboro, N.C.; George W. Brown, N.C.; H. O. Virginia, Va.; S. College tricks, Va.; G. E. Smith, Hampton Institution, Richmond, Va.; B. Va. University, Richmond, Va. L. P. Byram, A. and T. College, Greensboro, N.C.: H. A. Taylor, St. Paul, Lawrenceville, Va.; Charles H. Williams, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va.; J. T. Taylor, N.C. College, Durham, N.C.; W. S. Taylor and H. W. Grim, Lincoln University, Oxford, Pa. W. I. Gibson, Sports Editor, AFROAMERICAN, Baltimore, Md.; Johnson, John C. Hall and E. P. Davis, Howard University, Washington, D.C.; B. D. Crudup and C. G. O'Kelly, N.C. College, Durham, N.C.; S. A. Barksdale and A. B. Hueles, Va. Union University, Richmond, Va.; E. P. Hart, Morgan College, Baltimore, Md. W. A. Johnson, Jr., Norfolk Journal and Guide, Norfolk, Va.; M. I. Spaulding, A. & T. College, Greensboro, N.C.; M. Johnson, N.C. College, Durham, N.C.; T. H. Thompson and V. Seminary, Lynchburg, Va.; J. Henderson and L. H. Foster and W. A. Rogers, Va. State, Petersburg, Va., and J. E. Lytle Jr., Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C. A. SUSPENDS SHAW THYNE ELEVEN NAMED INTERSTATE CHAMPS Hampton High School Reinstated. Nansemond and Armstrong Admitted. RICHMOND, Va. (Special). — The Interstate High School Athletic Conference, meeting here last week, awarded the football championship and trophy to Thyne Institute of Case. All the team members are Virginia High School except Armstrong High School of Washington, D. G. Union High School, Hampton was instituted the conference and Nansemond Institute and Armstrong High Schools except Armstrong High in. Representatives from Norfolk Portsmouth, Washington, D. G. Campton, Baskin Creek City, Portsmouth Newport News and Richmond were present. The St. Joseph protest of the Huntington game was decided in Huntington's favor after a verdict of Mr. Galloway, president; Mr. Blackwell, vice-president; J. P. Archer, publicity agent. The meeting adjourned at the same place 29, 1930. An all-Conference team is now being selected by each of the teams in the conference, the results will then be compiled and published. Howard Basketers Swamp Miner, 45-8 Bisons to Play White School Satur- day=Beasley, Lost to Squad WASHINGTON. — Behind closed doors, the Howard University baskets swamped the Miner Normal cagers by a 45 to 8 score last Wednesday night. In practice game Coach Burr used his entire squad with Captain Van Harris and Pete Campbell showing form in every phase of the game. The season will formally open on December 15, with Arnold still with a game against Arnold College of Connecticut. Three years ago a team from the same liberal institution split a double header in baseball with Howard at Washington. Professor C. Cook, Arnold's faculty manager, predicts an Arnold victory as it is said to have one of the best teams in the history of the institution. While in Washington the visitors are also scheduled to play Galant. After a strenuous practice period in which he has worked himself into splendid condition for the coming season, Dave Beasley, last year's center has been lost to the team's vision of a muscle near the heart. CUMBERLAND HI LOSES CUMBERLAND—The Cumberland A.C. cagers defeated the Cumberland High School Hornets by a 15-10 score in the school gym. The team is composed of former high school stars. John Darr of the A.C.'s was high scorer with 11 points. For games write H. Darr. 320 Central avenue, Cumberland, Md. OMEGA, 30; ALPHA, 10 RICHMOND, Va. — The Zeta Beta Five of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity at Vu. Union University, romped to a 30-10 win over the Gamma cagers of Alpha Phi Alpha, here Friday in the In preliminary the Sphina tossers swamped the Lampodas, 20 to 6. PLAIN TALK TO MEN Do You Want Smooth, Slick, Hair? How your hair looks is very important—don't neglect it. A box of Mine C. J. 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Hard for personal feelings, however, is going to make the process slower than it should be, if my biminars do not deceive me. One of the best things that ever happened in the association was the appointment of a committee to act on the cases of ineligible players and this is what happened. Mr. J. L. Whitehead, J. T. Taylor of North Carolina College, as members, the committee will serve its purpose of taking care of matters of eligibility so that time may be expedited in the annual meeting of such a committee, with the power to investigate and act, permitted some questionable cases of eligibility to go through with clean bills this year. There was no other way out. The time for investigation would not permit a thorough examination of evidence, consequently, as was plain as the tie on your chest that when cases of eligibility came up in the general body where voting was in the open, certain members did not want other members to know their stand, in the case that they were not in the group. But I feel that now these things will be eliminated. There is no room for sympathy in cases of this nature. There was a squawk from some members against paying more than $15 and expenses to officials in Thanksgiving Day parties. In the case of the officials the amount demanded there would be nothing left for the schools. The C.I.A.A. agrees to a fee of $25 and expenses for these holiday games, but browns on paying anything over that amount. Some people do not have created demand from officials for more magazine. The decision to rotate the annual association track meet did not come as a surprise as there has been log-rolling to it have moved from Hampton to some other location after the schools intervened the meet can provide proper facilities and accommodations. The get the meet in 1930. The Bisons have a fine track and excellent facilities for entertaining the visiting athletes. Hampton and Lincoln will hold their meet just the same, but they will not be official ones. G is sheer good fellowship prevailing at the meeting. Whether it was really spontaneous I am not able to say, but real or not, it had its good effect. Blue-field, as this writer predicted some colums back, did NOT send a representative to the meeting to seek admission to the association. WILL SOMEONE INFORM ME when the race baseball leagues are going to hold a meeting? the baseball season has been closed many weeks, yea, months, and still nary a peep about a meeting. In the American League the team is a pennant? The major leagues have had their meetings, argued over matters, come to some sort of settlement and gone home to wait for Santa Claus. Is it possible that the boys forget about a meeting, or don't they think seriously? This writer, for one, has some questions to ask. Won't someone notify me of the American League meeting? THERE WAS A FLURRY in the fist狸猫 in Baltimore when the newly formed Northwestern A.C. was organized and the team faced the fight穆 formed toothsome morsels for some of the fans. From the promoters we heard the names of Godfrey, Bruce Floners and others mentioned in connection with fights to be held in Baltimore. As yet, none of these gentlemen has arrived. And for that reason we rise from our corner and bellow: How come? At Christmas time this writer says "I wish a million things for you. Soather near and hear my ravin' And let's all say 'aint Mistbehavin'." Raleigh High School Claims State Title RALEIGH, N.C.—By virtue of their victory over the Rocky Mount High school eleven here Friday, the Washington High school eleven displayed any doubt that might exist as to the best high school team in the state. It was the second defeat by the same score that Coach Armstrong's charges against the team coming follow-in, a dispute about the state title, although the Washington High team had won from High Point, western champions. The Price to Massenburg, in the third quarter, placed the ball on the 19-yard line, and following a series of line plunges, Massenburg, on a fake play, slipped over for the only score of the contest. The winners were the 19-yard line played only during the season, and scored a total of 239 points in seven games. LYNCHBURG HIGH WINS WESTERN DISTRICT TITLE LYNCHBURG, Va.-The Dunbairn High School football team of this city, which won the western district championship, has gone to Calloway as leader o f the 1930 squad. The Foets defeated Charlottesville. Bristol, and Staunton, and won on a team that was not in the Rocky Mountain Roanoke, this school being disqualified for 1the use of inebligible players. WILLS K.O.'S CASTANO; SMITH, BLACK BILL WIN Brown Panther Falls to Impress Favorably in Appearance at Coliseum By FAIR PLAY NEW YORK. — Why Harry Wills doesn't let well enough alone is more When the erstwhile Brown Panther made his appearance at the Coliseum last Wednesday night, he impressed this writer as being more of a toothless and weary old house than the dangerous one that another that would have us believe he still is. The fact that he knocked out one Andrea Castano in the third round doesn't prove a thing, according to this department's way of thinking, because, after all, it is just another pligging awkward wiggle of all foreign fighters to crush the big money circles of, Manhattan. Besides, this correspondent, like everyone else at the fight, failed to see the crowds. Of course, it is possible that Harry might have put over one of his famous "shadow" punches. We don't know what he was doing, something fishy about the entire affair. Castano, for instance, jumped up as soon as the count came, pleted, looking about what that sinked his chief claim to individuality. Smith Wallons Kohut Harry Smith, recently crowned colored middleweight champion, saved the night for the customers by having him throw his threefold disposal of Billy Kohut via the murder route. The referee proved a guardian angel by stopping the fight after the referee's couple of transfusions from the nose and mouth. Bill Routs Lattanzo The only session that went the scheduled 10 round distance was that of Black Bill, the Cuban who was out on his feet when the bell sounded at the end of the eighth. Bill rushed out in the ninth, intending out and back, but was sounded over a rapid succession of rights and lefts to the body and jaw. MARSHALL, Texas.—In a very thrilling and amusing game the combined faculties of Bishop and Ville deflate the Bishop seniors by a force of 19. The game was marked by the spectacular runs of Coaches Harry Long and Mumford, Wiley and Bishop, respectively. Williams Chosen to Lead Union Gridders RICHMOND, Va.-John W. Williams, right end of the Virginia Union University football, team, for the past 1930 team, at the annual football banquet field here last Wednesday night. Those who received the varsity balloon with the R. E. Williams Maxey Robinson, Cottin, Gill, Powell, Washington, Booth, J. W. Williams, Thompson, Godsen, Lawson, LaMar, Peters, Ruffin, W. H. Robinson, and Samuel Brown, will be lost t' the team by graduation this year. Burton, Brown, Cotton and Ruffin being among the group. The "Gang" was entertained the evening by the antics of "Frates" Gadsen, Union's fast-charging guard. DEHART HUBBARD'S FIVE WIN TWO MORE GAMES DAYTON, Ohio.—Cincinnati's Lion Tamers came to this city tonight and showed the fans of Dayton why they are called Lion Tamers by giving the local Linden Center Five a 55-29 lesson in basketball. The previews night the Lion Tamers defeated the Indianapolis "Y" Big Five in Cincinnati by a 43-30 score. TALK OF ELIGIBILITY STIRS C.I.A.A. MEET Va. Union, Va. State, Lincoln, Hampton, Shaw in Limelight. DURHAM, N.C.—(Special)—As the result of the loss of much time in the discussion of player eligibility, the CIAA. meeting here last week named an eligibility committee to act on such cases and report at the annual meeting of the association. Dr. E. P. Davis, Howard University, chairman; J. T. Taylor, North Carolina College, and J. L. Whitehead, St. Paul. These members have, with the assistance of all eligibility cases, with the proviso that in the event the schools concerned desire to appeal, the association membership in its annual meeting will serve Much of the time of the association was taken up with the discussion of player eligibility, but with the appointment of the committee it was decided that the committee would be by the body to the consideration of more progressive athletic matters. During the discussion of eligibility the searchlight was thrown on several schools, among them Lincoln, Va. State, Va. Union and Shaw. Va. State Considerable discussion developed concerning the eligibility of two Vavilov (Zin) Johnson, and Payne. In the case of Johnson it was charged that he had performed as a professional boxer and that he had no criminal record. In 1928-29 to warrant his eligibility this year. Discussion of Johnson's case was delayed until a president asserting that in 1927-28 Johnson earned 10 session hours and in 1928-29 he earned 11 session hours, enough to meet the president's asserting that 10 session hours. Following this telegram and following failure to establish definitely that Johnson had received money from the president, voted to drop charges against him. Freshman for 8 Quarters Charges were heard that Payne, end on State's team had been registered in school for eight quarters as a freshman. It was shown that he was registered in the school of Arts and Sciences and was a freshman for five quarters. During the 1927-28 term he changed his culture, being promoted to the sophomore class at the end of the term. During the 1928-29 term he was registered in school against Payne for the fall of 1929 with a sophomore rating. After hearing this testimony, after he was against Payne were dropped. For a time it appeared that the awarding of the football cup to Va. State would be delayed. There was also considerable discussion about J. T. LaMar, tackle, und Thomas Burton, halfback on the team, LaMar it was alleged, had played his time out as a football player at Atlanta University, having played there last year. Testimony was introduced, however, showing that there was no record of LaMar thatletic participation, and that he participate a full season last year, after which the charge of inelegibility was quashed. Lincoln The cases of W. James and Archie Lewis of Lincoln were discussed and charges dropped. James came from Haines Institute, which the OLA recognizes as a high school. James was Carroll in Cleveland a white school. Hampton It was charged that Edward Hargrove, former Hampton basketball star, had been paid for coaching at the Wissahickon Boys' Club in Philadelphia, but upon proof that Hargrove had an A.A.U. card the charge of professionalism was dropped: Shaw Defed Association: Investigation of conditions at Shaw showed that Hargrove, Black, imminent basketball players, were used in defiance of the C.I.A.A. protest. Shaw was suspended. on East Arlington Quint Here're The Things I'd Like For CHRISTMAS N.C. Mutual Insurance Co. Host to C.I.A.A. DURHAM, N.C.-Delegates and newspaper men attending the 19th annual C.I.A.A., meeting at the office of the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company at a smoker at the company's offices Friday night. The company held a brief talk in turn made a brief talk. Members of the company spoke briefly, assuring a cordial welcome and telling something of the race. The president, of the company, was unable to attend because of illness. CLARKSBURG HI WINS W. VA. GRID HONORS CLARKSBURG HI WINS W. VA. GRID HONORS CHARLESTON, W.Va.-Kelly Miller High of Clarksville, coached by Mark Cardwell, defeated Douglas High of Huntington, 20 to 6 to wi. the High School State Championship here Saturday. Kelly Miller led by McCoy, quarterback, played a brand of football equal to that of many college teams in the first quarter. Receiving the ball on their 20-yard line after Meadows of Douglas had punted over the goal line, Kelly passed a passing attack and marched 80 yards for a touchdown without losing possession of the ball. The other two touchdowns for Clarksville came as a result of the third quarter and on in the final period. The Douglas score came in the final seconds of the last quarter when Meadows carried the ball over the buoy. Kurty Hampton-Lincoln Game May Use Yankee Stadium NEW YORK. — While contracts have not been signed, it is understood that the Hampon-Lincoln football game in New York, 1960, will be played at the Polo Grounds but at the Yankee Stadium. The athletic management of both schools, it is said, hope to make of the contest an annual event and decided that New York is the ideal city. BATTING AVERAGES IN CUBAN LEAGUE AB. R. H. PCT. Warfield, (SC) 67 17 20 35 Oms (SC) (C) 67 17 20 35 J. Porter (C) 60 17 22 367 Wilton (H) 60 19 15 367 Bwing (SC) 69 15 15 367 Whitle (H) 67 11 14 358 Olwaters (H) 84 15 10 357 W. Bell (H) 21 15 23 329 W. Henshaw (H) 70 10 23 329 Vargas (H) 70 10 23 329 Rejo (H) 43 11 14 358 Brown (A) 61 14 14 319 Curtis (A) 47 6 15 319 Herrera (H) 38 2 12 116 Lundy (A) 76 13 12 310 O. Rodriguez (A) 62 10 24 30 J. Bell (C) 73 8 21 281 Wells (C) 73 15 20 361 Brega (SC) 69 10 19 301 Dinga (A) 70 9 19 190 Suttles (C) 78 13 22 312 Scale (C) 65 5 11 203 Dulliah (A) 65 8 18 203 Chacon (C) 65 8 17 256 Dixon (A) 58 17 14 203 Hogan (C) 73 17 17 203 Bolls (H) 62 11 14 203 Duncan (C) 59 8 13 120 Ramos (C) 59 8 13 120 Apache (C) 66 10 19 301 J. Rodriguez (A) 68 4 13 191 Marell (C) 40 2 16 121 Subs and Regulars Fin White Cagers Easy, an Win, 42-13. WHITTINGTON HIGH Sheffey, Teeny and Cuti Brown Sparkle. Exhibiting swift machine-like pass ing and ability to cage baskets from all angles, the Athenians won the game. They also loped the East Arlington Gate while a by 42 to 13 score at the New A bert Auditorium, Friday night. Scoring three times as many as three points more than their oppo nts, the Athenians increased sided battle, the winners increase their lead by degrees in the sec ond stanza with the subs doing the pla ing. Angered by the insult of bein g the Athenians, the lads fought harder and were seemingly about to make progress when the subs started a bombardment the end with the larger margin that wove the first. The first was the Athenians leading, 1 to 6. "Citron" Brown, and "Silim" Thon as kept the visitors from scoring on numbers occa- cially from the first to the second formations before they could worked to a shooting position whi Wyatt. Whittington and Sheffy of the varsity team played ring-a-rou The start of the second from found Coach Wright replacing Ivarsity with the exception of Thomas. After a minute of play the visitors started to try long shots in effort to score, finding the n.e.m.a. defense of the locals as stubborn as a stone wall. Two of these attempts were successful. Realizing that time was still in abundance, even a miracle the Athenian Junior started to shoot from all angles "Teeny" Brown, the diminutive forward, dribbled and ran circles around the entire defense of the opponent to score from under the basket. Little fellow's antics on several occasions drew much applause from the gallery. Orange, Robinson, and Jackson played excellent games for the Athenian reserves. The visitors. West side champion were unable to get any moment after their few spectacular long shot despite the efforts of Denaberg, which bore the brunt of the attack. Mar and Austin were the mainstays The passing of Brown to Whittinton and Sheffy was exceptional, helping the two men to be the leader in the scoring columns. His team scored with a goal field with a total of two points, while Sheffy ran a close second with five goals counting for two points. Records of the scoresers that during the game of two free throw while the Arlington outfit was successful in catching four out nine attempts. The second out of four failed two out four with the visitors setting two out of three attempts. 23 GET 'FORCE LETTER WILBERFORCE, Ohio. — Twelve three players of the Wilberforce University football squad were awarded the award of the awards being made a chapel Thursday by Coach Graves. In addition to the letters awards six players who are involved in the squares were awarded inscribed gold foil balls. The six to receive fold foil balls are: Clarke, takele; Nixon, guard; Villegas, teckl; Tynas, nifback; and Green, quartback. Bulldogs Mid-West Cham WILBERPOCE. Ohio. — The W伯力force University. Bulldogs won the Champsions of 1922. That is his legend inscribed on gold footballs awarded to him in 1922 and in 1923 (third year as members of the Green and Gold Varsis A GIFT Everyone Will Enjoy A Case of Baltimore's own brew/ The Arrow Special Malt-Brew near on the air every night at 7:20 WC20 Drink Arrow Special—not a home brew, nor an imitation in any way. Brewed from malt, lime and yeast in the good old way. You'll get a real kick from its happy "happy" flavor. Have you had your bottle today? ARROW SPECIAL IT HITS THE SPOT Every A & P Store is bountifully stocked with everything you will need for this season of feasting. Loin or Rib Whole or Half Pork Roast lb. 19c Cliquot Club Sec or CanadaDry Ginger Ale 3 bot. 50c XXXX or Powdered Sugar 2 pkgs. 15c A & P Canned Pumpkin can 9c Rich Creamy Cheese lb. 29c Bulk Mince Meat Atmore's Cel. lb. 23c Wood's Old Time lb. 22c Lucky Strike A-1 Cigarette Points Cigarettes Carton $1.17 Christmas Wrapped Open evenings until Christmas Closed Christmas Day THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO. 16 OHIO Cleveland, Ohio THEMA LOOKS In the air in the air—There’s a star in the sky, and why not? With Christmas just six days hene.—much to be accomplished—presents to be selected, the tree to be decorated, the gifts to be given in such a short time. Life in Cleveland after Christmas promises to be a delightfully lively bit of perpetuity. The tree to be decorated is the greatest part of the delegates to the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Christmas day, the social wheels will begin the hum. In case of a storm, the tree to be decorated will who will be in the city for the Sigma Gamma Rho Boule will list some of them and their hostesses. Miss Beatrice Wright, the house guest during the Boule: Miss Lesore Lacrey, Buffalo; Mrs. Fa.ie. O’Bannon, Louisville; Miss Rebecca Anderson, Chicago, and Miss Lila MRS. RUTH WRIGHT JACKSON will have as her guest, Mrs. Dianne Edwards, of Indianapolis. RERTHA GRESHAM of Chicago, will be the house guest of Miss Emma Martin. MISS ED'THE FIELDS, better known as "Jimmie," will entertain Miss Vivian White. THE CHARMING APARTMENT of the Mississippi River, with street, was Lois Gray, of St. Louis. MISS EDIT ROACH, of St. Louis. MISS Waverly Gray, MISS MIRIAM NESBITT will have, MISS MIRIAM NESBITT guest, Miss Bermie Bass, of Louisville, Miss OSSPF, of Missouri, invites village, Miss Eileen Mekel, of Missouri, to dinner. 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AFTER CUPHUSMAS will have MISS BRIAN CUPHUSMAS of several eleven, among them, Miss L. Pearl Mitchell, Miss Myrtle Johnson, Miss T. Michelle, Juice Taylor, to attend the Grand Boule of the Kappa Kappa Rho Sorority, to be a theatre party by the chapter of the Kappa Kappa Rho Sorority, a舞 given by the Pi chapter of Alpha Alpha Fraternity, and an informal by the chapter of the Kappa Alpha Pi Fraternity. Grand Daughter Elk Feted. Missie M. Bole, grand daughter tuler of I.B.P.O.E. of W. of, Philadelphia, was the house guest of Mrs. Mary Taylor Brown of, 2228 E. 80th Street, for the same time she attended the same time Mrs. Nelle PlilleDetroit, Mich.; Mrs. Dora Wrout, Columbus, and Mrs. Dalsy Good Things to Eat—Tables for Ladies 24 HOUR SERVICE 519 Pine St., Corner George Vernon 3099 A. Feast for the eye as well as for the palate, are our delicious meals. Delicatessen of all kinds and all of the finest quality. TRY OUR SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS 50 and 75 Cents Madison Avenue at Whitlock Street MRS. EARLINE ARNOLD Proprietor. Serve LORD CALVERT COFFEE LORD CALVERT BRAND STEEL CUT COFFEE LVERING COFFEE CO. ESTIMATE NO. 100% Pure Coffee GOOD COFFEE MAKES FOOD TASTE GOOD Also LORD CALVERT TEA Every Sip Delicious KOESTER'S HONEY BREAD FIRST CLASS "MALE" ~WITH THAT KOESTER"STAMP"OF HEALTH Lana G. Brown and Mrs. M. T. Brown, Monday night the grand daughter, entertained by the grand daughter's Club ruler's assisted by the Past Daughter Ruler-at the Metropolitan Club. From the club she was escorted to the national Station. Johnson, Steve P. Robinson and Mrs. Mollie DeBrane. Every minute of the grand daughter ruler's slay was pleasantly spent and enjoyed, not only by those who were privileged to meet her. MRS. A. L. BOONE, wife of the well known pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, returned to the church a six weeks' visit in Texas. MRS. ANNA MUSE, of Eust. 103rd street, who has been visiting friends in Nashville and Memphis, Tenn., has returned to her One of the outstanding social affairs of the current week at lunchtime lunchroom East 58th street, her contribution to the Centennial Club of East Mount Zion Baptist Church in among those seen by city Manager William R. Hopkins, Mr. A. G. Wright secretary of the Federated Church, Judgeekove Kovacs, Mr. A. G. Wright, Hako, M. Snadgroun, Mrs. Clayborne George, the Rev. and Mrs. Boston Prince. Miss Bessie Brown sang three songs and she was accompanied by the Cordova Curaile. M. Dordre Hall was host. DR. HOWARD D. GILES of Columbus, Ohio, was in the city visiting friends on Sunday. PARROTS CLUB was entertained Saturday night, at the home of Mrs. Ellsworth Gwain, of Dresden road, Cleveland Heights. The prizes were won by Benjamin Lawrence and Mrs. Dusty Gillispie. Kappa Betas Kappa Frolic. The members of the Kappa Beta Kappa of St. Andrews, of Dresden road, Cleveland Heights. The prizes were won by Benjamin Lawrence and Mrs. Dusty Gillispie. Jamieson E. 71st street, fruit cocktails; the Ormond Fork for dinner and at the Carrolls, of Cedar avenue, for dances and played cards. MRS. CLEOTA COLLNS LACY and Miss Ellen Johnson, both of the Lacy School of Music, gave a recital at the Ephilh Baptist Church, Wednesday night. French Class Meets Lacerca Francais met Wednesday night, with Dr. William P. Saunders. The guests included Mrs. M. L. Grifflin, Mr. Grifflin was former counsel to Peru and Brazil from the United States. THE SOCIAL WORKERS ROUND TABLE club met at the home on Monday night. Mrs. Cheeks and Miss Ehcel Gregory were joint hostess. Mrs. Emma Kramer is president, and Mrs. J. Miller, secretary. Home for the Holidays Among the young people in the city for the holidays is, Miss Dorea Weaver, the Misses Sarah and Lydia Martin, from Oldham who has been teaching in New Jersey, will visit her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Caver, during the holiday season. MR. E. CARRINGTON, supreme auditor of the American Woodman, was here. He will preside the Woodman pageant, given at M. Zion Temple, Tuesday evening. THE STATE GRAND GRAND OF the AU. K.D.A., Ms. Leona Taylor, of Dayton, was here. Ms. Taylor, of Dayton, was E. 88th - reef for the week-end. While the National Grand Master, Glenn. H. of Chicago, was in the city, the guest of the Woodman, oi E. 88th atract, at the Hume Hime. Calanthe Court Elects The members of the Calanthe Court elected the following officers Wednesday, at their meeting. Mrs. Mae Bose Jackson, worthy count; Mary J. Robinson, worthy inspectress; Mary Graham Worthy Curator; Mattie Gillespie, registrar of deeds; Della Offer, financial secretary; Ellen Johnson, treasurer. 2 cups sugar 2 lemons 2 cups water 2 bananas 2 oranges 2 egg whites 1 pineapple Boll sugar and water five minutes; cool; add pulp and juice of oranges, fine, and bananas, rubbed through a sieve. Freeze to a mush, add egg whites, beaten stiff and freezing. SWEET-TOOTH VITAMIN SALAD Children, who so often refuse to eat salads, will relish this sweet-tooth taste, and secure therefrom not only the quicken refreshment, but the arrests, salts and vitamins of the fruit used in its composition. Cover a salad plate with one or two crisp lettuce leaves. Then press a large slice of pineapple down upon the salad, and place in the center with black molasses. Cover with a thick slice of orange, topped with a one-inch square of apple pulp, which is topped again with a date, and then with a flavorful whipped cream. Just before serving, sprinkle liberally with a syrup made by adding one teaspoon of molasses to the juice of one lemon, and then with a lemon juice. This amount of syrup will take care of about four or five salads. MINCEMEAT DELICIOUS 2 apples 1 pound currants % almonds % cup chopped nuts % cup melted butter % egg sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutting 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground alpines Squeeze juice from lemons and cook peel until so. Put through meat-chopper and then rub through a sleeve. Add chopped apples and russet potatoes. Mix and store in jars. Use as a filling for turnovers and pies. Specials! Cut-rate prices on fine Food Saturday from 7:30 a. m. to 11:00 p. m. The famous North Avenue Market "Specials"—extraordinarily low prices on the finest foods. Shop in comfort in the only completely enclosed, scientifically heated and ventilated market in Baltimore! Free Parking Free Delivery North Ave. Market Bs CARROLL NEWS SERVICE Phone Box: 6330-W 86Harold St. BOSTON, mass.-Mrs. Pauline Stewart, of Arlington, Va., was a visitor in the city last week, guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Fortune, at 30 Village; street. MRS. SARAH WILLIAMS, of Humboldt, avenue, left the city Thursday for St. Paul to visit her brother, who sustained internal injuries in an automobile collision. MRS. ARNOLD HENDERSON, of Chicago, left for her home Friday, after a three weeks' vacation, spent with relatives and friends here. FRED BELL, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was a visitor in the city last week, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Braxton, of Batavia street, William LEWIS, of Wilmington, Del., who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Price, of 200 West Springfield street, for the last ten days, left for his home, Tuscsday. During his stay he visited the Massachusetts General Hospital for treatments for injuries received when he spent his summer vacation at Swampscott, last year. MISS PATRY LAWRENCE, of Columbus Avenue, returned home Friday, from a three weeks' vacation spent with relatives and friends in Norfolk, Va. HENRY FRAZIER, of Charlotte N.C., was in the city in the last week, while here he attended the University of Washington, on West Canton street. LEONARD TISHER, of New Haven, Conn., was in the city in the guest room of Alexandra of Northampton street. MRS. SA' 3' GRIPFIN, of Providence, R.L., was a visitor in the city of M.-McElline Blunt, of 34 Rose street. MRS. MARY KING of 34 Dover, L. where she will spend the remainder la. where she will spend the remainder la. the winter. She was accompanied by her husband, Mrs. Johanna Roberts, of Appleton street. MARTI: JENKINS, of Columbus avenue, returned home Thursday for a business trip. MISS ZELLA STEVENES, of Montgomery Ala., a *v.* visitor in the city last week while he being *b.* married to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jones Steven, of Northampton street. MR. AND MRS. MISS ZELLA STEVENES, of Northampton street, where they will spend the winter visiting Mrs. Harrison's parents. Before returning her, they will also visit relocated MRS HENRIETTA LAWSON, of Bradock Park, left the city Friday, for Columbus, Ohio. She will remain until after the election. MARSHALL THOMPSON, of Cleveland, was a visitor in the city last week. The guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roberts, AMONG THE CLUBS AMONG 110 BDS The Yaduzat Club held their monthly business meeting on Monday evening, at the Robert Gould Shaw House. The club formulated plans for their annual ball, which will be held at the Ambassador Palace during the latter part of next month. The club consists of 30 women and an early number of young men. The plan to purchase property in the near future. The members of the club are also active in rendering aid to needy families, making a practice of rendering such afunding Thanksgiving. The members of the club are also a member of the Charles Hunter, president, MS. Helen Dumes, vice-president; Miss George L. Williams, recording secretary; Christopher Hen, treasurer; Miss Olive Watson, assistant treasurer; Miss Chen Miller, corresponding secretary; Miss E. B. S. SOCAL and Dramatic Club held their semi-month meeting, Tuesday evening, at the League of Women, for Community Service. The Christmas budgets will be distributed under the direction of Miss Cora Lloyd, chairman of the Service Committee. The office's of the club are: Miss Dorothy Hill president; Miss Ethel Woodhouse, secretary; Miss Cora Lloyd, vice-president; Miss Ednie Mills treasurer; Miss Geraldine Calender, recording secretary. The member ship, a club of the proposed women of Greater Boston. THE RED RIBBON CLUB held their regular semi-month meeting Friday evening at the residence of its president, Miss Juice Roberts' of Warwick street. After business THE CLIFTONDALE CLUB held their annual election of officers Wednesday to elect the following for the ensuing year: Miss Lucele Thomas, president; Mrs. Eileah Wailers, vice-president; Mrs. Elizabeth Wailers, and Miss Josephine Saulton, treasurer. MISS SADIE PREMAN of Columbus avenue, entertained the guests. Gards and dancing at the divers. 20 of the evening. Among the guests present were: Mrs. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bertrand, Miss Hazel Sterrett of New York; by George Washington, James Mitchell, Kenneth Dorsey and Miss Loren Franklin, of Clarence Park. ALBERT PRAZIER, of Buffalo, N.Y., was a visitor in the city last month. He attended a brief stress trip to Springfield, in the interest of the entertainment committee of the Knights of Pythias. He was whose membership consists of former residents of htat state. Holiday Fruit Salad Holiday Fruit Salad Cover salad plate with crisp leaves of lettuce. Add one slice of pineapple (fresh or canned) and Spinach place a thief; the Spinach a little coconut over the Sprinkle the appearance of snow or frost. Top the orange slice with a mound of flavored, whipped cream, stiff enough to stand on its own, weight of guava or raspberry or as a fruit or berry which is used as a topper. Just before serving, sprinkle the fruit and lettuce base with a little syrup made by mixing three teaspoons of sugar with juice of one orange and half a lemon. Have formulated plans for distributing baskets to 'dy families Christmas Day. Donations for same must be sent to the provided address, payoff of 30 Windsor Street, Roxbury, n. ERNEST LEWIS, of 107.37 Monton street, returned home last week from a tour of the city. Received a compliment, accompanied by his brother, Dr. D. D. Lewis. MRS. CARRIE EVANS, of Vorcee street, entertained friend's at her residence Friday eve. Mrs. Evans was guest of the evening. Among her guests were: Mr. and Mrs. 'Jank Wilson, Miss Christine Jones, Mrs. and Mrs. Samantha Simpson, Mrs. and Mrs. James Montgomery and Berry Davis, of New Haven, Conn. JAMES THOMAS, of Atlantic City, formed city last week. During his visit he was guest of Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas, of 11 Westminster street. MRS. MARIE PRIMES, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was a visitor in the city last week, guest of Mrs. Ada Ross, of 11 Westminster street, entertained friends at their residence. Tuesday evening, in honor of this brother, R. M. Johnson's birthday. Several score guests were present. Mr. Johnson was the recipient of many valuable gifts. MRS. LILLIAN HARRISON, of Chicago, was a visitor in the city last week, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest, of 11 Westminster street, accompanied by her daughter, Robethea. JAMES MITCHELL, of Westminster street, returned home Friday, after a vacation spent here as the guest of his brother, Leonard, of Buffalo, N.Y. CHARLES LEONARD, of Pittsburgh, left for his home Saturday, after a two week vacation spent here as the guest of his brother, Leonard, of Buffalo, N.Y. Fourth M.E. Church The Rev. Dr. Oliver B. Quick, pastor of the Fourth M.E. Church, occupied his pulps at the morning service, "The Immutability of God." The members welcomed their pastor, who has been seriously ill for seven years, and the pulps, the unenlisted services. Christmas service will be held Christmas morning, 10 o'clock. Holy Communion will also be held on December 22. The board will have charge of the distribution of baskets to the needy. A Christmas tree will be held for the needy. A musical program will also be rendered. The senior choir will sing a cantata, December 22. The light of the Christmas tree on Thursday e-ning, December 28. "His Natal Day." The junior choir renders several selections on Thursday e-ning, December 28. "His Natal Day." The junior choir renders several selections on Thursday e-ning, December 28. "His Natal Day." 12th Baptist Church The R.V. Dr. J. L. Clark, a student at Newton Theological Seminary, was the speaker at the morning services Sunday. The pastor, Dr. W. H. Hester was the speaker at the evening services. He took for his subject. "Good Will." Concord Baptist Church The Rev. Dr. W. H. Dabb, pastor of the Concord Baptist Church, occupied his pulpit at both services Sunday, and delivered two sermons, which were enjoyed by the large number of worshippers. At the morning services he took for his subject, "A Covenant of Obedience," and at the evening services he spoke on "Count the Cost." The Sunday school will give a Christmas tree to the children on Christmas night. Columbus Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church The Presiding Elder Dr. R. H. Jackson, of Bridgeport, Conn., was the speaker at the morning services, Sunday. At the evening services the Rev. Dr. Williams took for his subject. "The Everlasting Arms." Services will be held - the church Christmas morning at 4 a.m. The choir will render a cantata at the morning services Christmas Day: "The Story of Bethelham." MASSACHUSETTS NANTUCKET MASSACHUSETTS NANTUCKET, Mass.-George W. Lewis has closed his restaurant until the first of the year, and the restaurant Lewis will spend 2015 in Washington. Lester Gardin and John Brarro have returned from Boston. They have added two New Carks to the garage on our campus. Mrs. J. Thornhill is visiting friends in Long Island. Long Wilson is now occupying his new home on Pleasant street. The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly Obituaries EUGENE L. WHITEMAN FUCKER BOSTON, MA. L. Wiltman, 43, of 11 Benton Street, died December 11th at the Boston City Hospital, after an illness of a few days. Funeral services were held at the Ebbener Baptist Church. The Rev. William Ravenellin died. Inferment was MRS. LAURA ALLEN LEBSURG, Va.—Funeral services for Mrs. Larua Allen, who died last Friday, were at mT. Zion Church Sunday, at 2 p.m. The Carroll officiated. H. WASHINGTON ABERDEEN, Md.-The funeral of J. H. Washington was held at Union M.E.C. Church Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., the Rev. L. H. Washington was an old member and class leader. HAMMOND ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-Hammond Daniels, well known citizen here, died at his resi- dence, 30 Illinois avenue, Wednesday He leaves a wife, Mrs. Lena Daniela, a son, Henderson Daniela, two brothers, Docky Daniela, and a daughter. The Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 from the Shiloh Baptist Church of which he has been a faithful member for eleven years. The memorial was at Lawn Ridge mortuary. REV W O FOSTER GOLDSORBOR, N.C.—The Rev. W. O. Foster died suddenly at his residence on Georgia avenue. Friday night, December 13th. He was former pastor of the St. Clement city, and at his death was pastor of the A.M.E. Zion Church of Mt. Olive. N.C. a wife, five boys and two girls survive. The funeral services were held on Monday, December 16th. DAVID A. PERKINS JERSEY CITY, N.J.-David A, Perkins, railroad employee for 20 years, died Friday at his home in an illness of one week. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. James A. McCormick, the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, Interment was in New York Bay Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, one son and five grandchildren. OSCAR PARKER BOSTON--Oscar Parker, 61, of 44 Braddock Hospital, City Hospital, December 8, after a brief illness. The body was shipped to Lee Hall. Va., on Friday, accompanied the body. JAMES McDANIEL JR. WILMINGTON, Del.-James McDaniel, Jr. died at the Delaware Hospital Saturday. Funeral services were held at his residence, 611 Lincoln avenue. MARY ANN BOSTON--Miss Strangham, 64; of 114 Camden street, died suddenly at his residence December 9th. The body was shipped to New York for burial at the cemetery, then placed at the chapel. Edward Sutham, a nephew, accompanied the body. MISS MARGARET PETERSON BOSTON--Miss Margaret Peterson, 33, of 82 Ruggles street, died her residence, December 10th. The funeral services were held at the residence, the Rev. W. H. Dabs offlating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. She is survived by a mother and 11RS FANNIE RUTLEDGE TARBORO, N.C.-Mrs. Fannie Rutledge died Friday, December 6, at her residence, 1200 S. 10th St. A.M.E. Zion Church, December 6, at 2 p.m. MRS. RITA R. WATER BOSTON--Mrs. Rita E. Rita, M.D. of 35, of Boston City Hospital, Boston City Hospital December 7, after a brief illness. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. Chapel interment was in M. Hope Cemetery. EDWARD CLARK BOSTON — Edward Clark, five-month-old of Mr. and Mrs. Emmel Clark, of Braddock park, died at the home of his parents, December 10, after an illness of two days. The body was taken to Bristol R.L., for interment and was accompanied YANCY CHRISTIAN CLIFTON FORGE, Va.-Funeral services for Yancy Christian who died on December 15, 2015, at First Baptist Church Thursday, December 5, the Rev. Cabell of Lynchburg officiating. He is survived by a wife, two daughters, two sons, two sisters, and three friends. MISS. NANCY MURPHY JERSEY CITY, N.J.-One of the city's oldest citizens, Mrs. Murphy, died on Sunday. She is the widow of the late Charles Murphy. The funeral services were held from St. Marks Church in Lynchburg on Sunday. Rev. E. S. Hargreave, pastor, officiating. The interment is in Arlington Cemetery. MISS DOBOTHY LOVETT PITTSBURGH — Miss Dorothy Lovelt, popular member of the younger school set, died early Monday morning after an illness of almost a year. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lovelt. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of NRI, attn. FLOYD A. GRANISON PITTBURCH.-Floyd A. Granison, age 6, of 118 Walnut street, died Thursday night in the Presbyterian Hospital from burns suffered Tuesday when his clothing ignited from a fire in his home. MRS. LUYC ARNOLD ALTAVISTA. Va.-Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church for Mrs. Lucy Arnold, who died Saturday. She was survived by three daughters and one son. She was the mother of the First Baptist Church. MRS SUSIE COOK ALTASTAW, Va.-Financial services were held for Mrs. Susie Cook, well known teacher at the Rockville School, husband, James Cook, one daughter and three brothers, James Thomas, of Martinsville, Reeves Chicago, and Charles Town, of New York. ESSEX BURTON LYNCBURGH, Va.-Essex Burton of 12, Funeral services were held from the home with the Rev. W. T. Hall officiating. Interment took place at the White Rock JOSEPH C. BRYANT JOSEPH C. BRYAN LESSONShip, Pa. Bryan, a highly esteemed citizen of this place, died at Coropolis, Pa., last Tuesday morning. His remains were brought here and the casket was placed in the Church. Rev. J. W. Carroll oncited. MBS, SARAH GRIMES HENKINSON, Pa. SARAH Grimes, 74, died her home here, Wednesday, December 9. Her funeral was held at the Calvary Baptist Church of which the deceased was one of the four children. She is survived by a husband, four daughters, five sons, thirty-nine grand children and eight great grand-children. JOSEPHINE RICHARDSON HUNTINGTON, Pa.-Mrs. Josephine Rich Santa's Toy Bag Scoop the pulp from halt a large orange and use the rind for Santa's bag. Place this rind on a salad plate covered with lettuce leaves or any other green. Then fill the bag with bits of orange pulp, a few raising several white grapes, small bits of marshmallow, cubes of apple and pineapple, a mint or two, or anything of like nature that you have on hand. Figs, dates, canned berries, popcorn, cranberry jelly, currants and bits of grapefruit pulp are other goodies which may be used—but, of course, not too many varieties should appear in the same bag. Before serving, sprinkle with syrup made of adding three teaspoons of sugar to the juice from one orange and half a lemon, allowing some of the syrup to trickle over the lettuce leaves. Then sprinkle a little grated orange rind over the leaves to give an added piquancy. CHRISTMAS SALADS Apple-O Salad Peel and core apples and place in white membrane. Cut wedge-shaped slices from red apples, without slices from white membrane on lettuce-covered salad plates, using alternate slices of orange and apple. **Centered Circle.** Peel orange and grapefruit and divide into segments, rejecting all white segments on one side of a circle of orange segments on a lettuce salad plate and fill center with grapefruit segments. **CINNAMON APPLES SUPREME** 1 package vanilla junket 2 milk 3 milk 4 apples 5 cup sugar 6 cup water 7 tablespoon red cinnamon candies 8 tablespoon lemon juice 9 tablespoon Peel and core apples and place in baking pan. Make a syrup by bolting the sugar, water and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add lemon juice. Pour syrup over the bake and bake until tender, basting several. times. Place apples in individual dishes, adding a little syrup. When the syrup is thick, place vanilla jacket according to rections on package and fill dishes. Let stand in a warm room until firm. ardson, who died suddenly in Ballimore, Md., Saturday, December 7, was buried in the cemetery of the 12th Rev. Charles, the parish of the church, officiated, assisted by the Rev. J. R. Tucker of the AME Zion Church. TEMPLE WORMLEY PREDRICKSSURG, Va. -Temple Wermer predeceased December 11th. His body was brought to the funeral home of the late Jerry were buried in Shiloh Cemetery, at 13:38 p.m., conducted by the Rev. B. H. Witler. MRS AIRLEY LEE STAUNTON, Va.—Mrs. Airley Le. 60, died at her residence on N. New Street, Monday, after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were conducted from Mr. Zion Baptist Church by the pastor, the Rev. E. D. McCleary. She is survived by two brothers, Judson and Sylvester Brown. JOHN F. DRIVER CAMBRIDGE, Md.—Pegeral Service, were held at Waugh M.E. Church Sunday at 2 p.m., for John F. Driver, who died Tuesday, December 10. He was 91 years old. He had been a member of the church over half a century and was class leader and president of the trustee board. Until two years ago, he was employed as fireman for the Cambridge Manufacturing Company, having been there forty years. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. R. B. Thompson, assisted by the Rev. P. A. Scott, Dr. T. H. Kinh, the Rev. J. N. Waters and the Rev. W. A. Harewood. MRS. M. DeLENCY YORK, Pa.-Funeral services were held here this week for Mrs. M. Delcene, who died in morning after a brief illness of pneumonia. MRS. ELIZABETH GRAYSON PURCELLEVILLE, Va.-Funeral services were held for Mrs. Elizabeth Grayson, who died Sunday, Th. Rev. J. A. After officiated. ANAPOLIS, Mo.-Mr. Harry Mason died at his residence, 62 Calvert street, Dremont, Mo. With his family, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Friday, December 6, with requirment inas. His wife, Mrs. Annie McPherson Mary, survives RICHARD H. OGLE ANAPOLIS, Md.-Mr. Richard H. Ogle passed away Friday, November 29, 1929, at 3 p.m. at his home. MRS. LEONA GRINIS CHESTER, Leona Grimes of this place died in Baltimore last week. MRS. JENNIE MADDOX UPPER PAIRMOUNT, Md.-Mrs. Jennie Maddox died December 6, at her home, after a long illness. She was held from St. Andrews M.E. Church. The pastor, Rev. P. L. Tomlinson, officiated PARAMOUNT INN BALTIMORE'S COOPEST DINING FROM CINEMAS SPECIAL DINNERS 5 to 9:40 Cents A M. OPEN. A M. ENT. Music WHILE You Eat. 1228 MACULLOR ST. M. CLARK. BOSTON. MAGAZINE SECTION The Negro and the Christmas Story Tradition Assigns Him an Honorable Part in the Epiphany. Not Generally Accorded Recognition in American Literature and Art. Some Modern Examples. By F. H. M. MURRAY. "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the cast, and are come to worship him. "When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him. In Bethlehem of Judea. "Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared." My natural chagrin at being thus "scooped" has been somewhat assuaged by the knowledge that many people have been made aware of what they would probably not have learned from the writings and illustrations that appeared in American publications—even the religious ones. (Moreover, I succeeded in rewriting the article from my notes, and it was later published in the A. M.E. Review.) Some Instances Overlooked. Notwithstanding the general neglect or refusal of American literature and American art to respect the traditions as to the honorable participation of a representative of the darker peoples in this notable event, yet there are instances where such recognition has been accorded but "And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. "When they had heard the king, they departed; and, to the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. "And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrhr. "And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way." Thus read verses 1 to 5 (in part), and 7 to 12 of the second chapter of Matthew. This account and the account of the Nativity—including the announcement of the angels and the visit of the shepherds to the manger (in Luke)—constitute the Christmas Story. Aside from its interest to all mankind, the part of the story quoted from Matthew has particular interest to the darker peoples; for, according to the accepted traditions, one of the three Wise Men—or Magi, as they are usually called—was a Negro. True it is, that many people—white as well as colored—in America have not had attention called to this fact, yet in art, especially European art, it has ample recognition. Religious Writers Not Frank. Many years of experience as a Sunday school teacher—using mostly the International Lessons—had shown that commentators and illustrators—in America—had either from design or ignorance, obscured or falsified the tradition so far as concerned giving recognition of the black man's part in the events connected with the advent of the Messiah. Every Christmas the lesson would be based on the visit of the Wise Men, or on the Adoration of the Shepherds, or both, with appropriate pictorial representation. Sometimes the pictures would be copies of European works of art, but always it was managed to select a picture that for some reason had not shown a black man among those who brought kingly gifts to the King of kings. The space allotted for this article will not permit a full explanation of the failure at times of certain European artists to depict the Masi as representatives of the three great peoples and continents then known—Europe, Asia and Africa; but it was seldom if ever a matter of racial prejudice or arrogance. In view of these facts, and in order to bring more widely to the attention of our people the honorable recognition accorded to us in this significant event, I prepared an article, to be fortified by whatever pictures the editor would care to use and sent it to the Crisis. It was duly acknowledged by the editor who promised publication. After several issues of the magazine had appeared without the article—crowded out, or something—the manuscript was reported "lost." However, the following Christmas number of the magazine had on its cover a copy of a painting by a European artist, which showed a black man as one of the Magi; and from that time to this—about fifteen years—at every recurring December, a similar picture has been shown—but no reference has ever been made to the source of the original suggestion. The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 My natural chagrin at being thus "scooped" has been somewhat assuaged by the knowledge that many people have been made aware of what they would probably not have learned from the writings and illustrations that appeared in American publications—even the religious ones. (Moreover, I succeeded in rewriting the article from my notes, and it was later published in the A. M.E. Review.) Notwithstanding the general neglect or refusal of American literature and American art to respect the traditions as to the honorable participation of a representative of the darker peoples in this notable event, yet there are instances where such recognition has been accorded but have attracted only limited attention or none at all. A case in point is the celebrated "Christmas Tower" of the Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church at Cathedral and Read streets in this city. This noble work is rightly referred to as Baltimore's most beautiful structure. It is, for artistic reasons, itself worthy of a full article; but at this time attention may be called only to three of the sculptured figures on the tower. These represent the traditional three Wise Men or Magi, who followed the Star to Bethlehem The Christmas Tower a Memorial. This tower is a gift of the late Mrs. Ida Perry Black, in memory of her husband, H. Crawford Black, who died on Christmas Day, 1916. It is commonly referred to as the "Christmas Tower," because on it it are placed several sculptured figures of personages prominent in the "Christmas Story." Among these figures the largest are representations of the three Magi. It may be said that, strictly speaking, the visit of the Magi is not a part of the Christmas Story. To be exact, the Christmas festival commemorates the Nativity—the birth of the Christ. Just how much time elapsed between the Nativity and the visit of the Magi is not stated in the Bible. In the church calendar, the event is commemorated by the Feast of the Epiphany which is celebrated on the sixth of January—twelve days after Christmas. The Epiphany (from a Greek word meaning, to show forth) is celebrated as the occasion of the first manifestation of the Messiah to the Gentile world. Notwithstanding tradition has fixed this date at twelve days after the Nativity, popular custom has linked the two events together—and in art, the Adoration of the Shepherds (which is supposed to have occurred on the morning of the Nativity) and the Adoration of the Magi, are frequently combined in one representation. They are thus combined on this tower. The architect was Woldemar H Ritter of Boston, and the sculptor of the many beautiful and delicately modelled figures was John Kirchmayer, of Oberammergau, Bavaria. Truly, as has been said, it is a gift of the Old World to the New; for the architect (himself evidently of foreign lineage, if not birth) and the sculptor have brought to this noble work the spirit and the sincerity of the religious atmosphere which pervades the sculptor's home, the seat of the Passion Play; the whole executed with a skill and patience almost unparalleled in these days. In conformity to that spirit and sincerity, the architect and the artist have placed on this tower—as the most conspicuous element of the Christmas Story—the three Wise Men or Magi; and, following the tradition, have depicted them as kings—one of whom represents a Negro. Nevertheless, in the account of the ceremonies attending the dedication which took place June 27, 1920, I find no mention of the racial identities of these kings; and, since these figures are placed rather high, and since probably few in the assemblage knew the traditions, it is not unlikely that the matter of racial identity was not noticed; for, while the features of the young king are frankly African, they are not exaggerated so—and differences of color are of course entirely absent from the granite out of which the statues are carved. from Tradition. The foregoing account, quoted from the gospel of Matthew, comprises all that the Bible contains concerning this auspicious event. It will be noted that many details are lacking. Neither the number, nor the rank, nor the nationalities of these Wise Men is stated. Tradition, however THE WISE MEN ADORE THE CHRIST CHILD ```markdown ``` "THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM," by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. The original, finished in 1891, is in the municipal art gallery of Birmingham, England. In accordance with accepted tradition, the artist has depicted the three Wise Men as kings, representing the three continents of Biblical times—Europe, Asia, and Africa, respectively. An angel floats down, bearing the Star in his uplifted hands. Note the "adoring Negro prince" at the right. has supplied the lack—supplied it too amply, perhaps; for the number and variety of the various legends concerning these men are truly legion. The legends tell us the details concerning the Wise Men's discovery of the Star, its form and its movements; the incidents of their journeys to Bethlehem and return; their subsequent lives and their deaths; the recovery of their bodies and their present resting place. Numerous legends cover the details of their ages and personal appearances, the exact quantity and character of their gifts, the way Mary and Joseph received them, and many other matters more or less relevant. Many of these legends are no doubt inventions of fancy, some are obviously fantastic, but some are reasonable, acceptable and appealing. ditions—hence among these we seldom find a picture of this event in which a Negro king, or Magi, does not appear. Modern Artists Seldom Devout. In modern times religious themes have lost their appeal to artists no less than to others. Yet there have been a few notable artists who have reverted occasionally to Biblical incidents—including the one we are considering. It has been treated a few times by Americans, but I know of only one who has treated the subject frankly and truthfully; and he is, or was an ex-patriated American, Edwin Austin Abbey, who took up residence in England and there did the most TURKEY IS ON U. S. GIFT TO CHRISTMAS Nearly All Other Ytide Customs Originated in Europe. TREE IS GERMA A few are set forth in the famous novel, "Ben Hur," by Lew Wallace. But as might be expected from an American, he shies at the tradition which holds that Balthasar, the youngest Wise Man, was a Negro. He compromises—or falsifies, as you choose—by making him "an Egyptian," and describes him (Chapter II) as "almost negro in color." But he adds, "aquiline nose, hair profuse, straight, falling to the shoulder in many plaits." The other two men, Gaspar and Melchior, are a Greek and a Hindoo, respectively. Other books by Americans dodge or falsify the traditions likewise. I say "falsify," advisedly; for, the identical sources which supply these writers with the other details which they DO follow—as to the number, the rank, the ages, and even the names attributed to these men—are the sources from which we learn their racial identities. Admittedly some of the writers, especially of Sunday school literature, may be simply uninformed. However, there is at least one book by a noted American author which treats the matter fully and frankly—and I may add appealingly—"The Christ Child in Art," by Henry Van Dyke, whose book, "The Other Wise Man." is well known. As is well known, the "Old Masters" devoted a great part of their work to Biblical subjects and religious themes. Probably no occurrence of the Old or the New Testament was so frequently depicted as the story of the Wise Men. All of the traditional details that have been mentioned and many more, have been portrayed time and again. The attribution to these men of kingly rank was one reason for this. It gave opportunity for an almost unlimited play of fancy and imagination in the display of wealth, pomp, power, opulence and worldly magnificence which the artists did not fall to avail themselves of. The three kings were often represented in the persons of the rulers or the high dignitaries of the artist's own time and country. Not infrequently in the retinue of these honored personages the face of the artist himself appears. This manner of treatment became quite popular in Italy. Indeed, many of the Italian masters seemed more intent on glorifying their earthly patrons and the ruling potentates than on showing reverence for the Messiah, whom they were purporting to honor. The Germans, the Dutch and the Spaniards, however, seemed more devout—held more closely to the tra- ditions—hence among these we seldom find a picture of this event in which a Negro king, or Magi, does not appear. Modern Artists Seldom Devout. In modern times religious themes have lost their appeal to artists no less than to others. Yet there have been a few notable artists who have reverted occasionally to Biblical incidents—including the one we are considering. It has been treated a few times by Americans, but I know of only one who has treated the subject frankly and truthfully; and he is, or was an ex-patriated American, Edwin Austin Abbey, who took up residence in England and there did the most of his work, including the picture to which I refer—a triptych for the reredos of the altar in the American Protestant Episcopal Church in Paris One of the three kings in this picture is unequivocally a Negro. It may be said that Abbey was a painter of the first rank. His most notable picture in America is his great mural "The Quest of the Holy Grail," in the Boston public library. Strange as it may seem, it remained for a modern English painter, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, to bring to the portrayal of this occurrence what seems to me to be the most striking and appealing treatment it has ever had. This famous work, which bears the name, "The Star of Bethlehem," was first executed as a tapestry for Exeter College, Oxford, and later in water color for the painter's home city, Birmingham, where it now hangs in the public gallery—its greatest treasure. To this truly great work Burne-Jones has brought sincere reverence, deep feeling, and skillful, patient execution. Malcom Bell—a famous critic and connoisseur—says that every leaf and blade of grass, every fold of robe, every button, buckle and gem has been executed with exact and meticulous care. And the coloring—vivid blues, rich browns and purple (the royal color), silver and gold, constitute for the three kings a richness and opulence beyond description. Bell refers particularly to the gorgeousness of the costume and the gift of the "adoring Negro prince." All this in contrast to the simple and subdued treatment of the mother and child and their surroundings. Into this picture the painter has introduced an entirely new and beautiful conception—an angel half stands, half floats, holding in his hands the Star—while the kings in humble and adoring attitudes offer their homage and their gifts. In addition to its reverential appeal, we have in this work a most touching tribute to motherhood as well as to Godhood—perhaps the most expressive example in all art of what Bell has described as, "the self-abasement of wealth and power before the weak majesty of a homeless mother and her babe." CHOOSE YOUR OWN TUNE George Washington at Valley Forge Marched miles through snow and sleet sleet He had no shoes nor socks at all— Think of his marvelous feet! —Exchange. TURKEY IS ONLY U. S. GIFT TO CHRISTMAS Nearly All Other Yuleide Customs Originated in Europe. Christmas customs in America have been transplanted from Europe. Our Christmas tree comes from Germany; our Santa Claus, from Holland; stockings from Belgium or France, while "Merry Christmas" was the old English greeting shouted from window to street on Christmas morning. The plum pudding and our mince pies are from England. We have also borrowed from English usage carol singing, and use of the holly and mistletoe. The turkey, seemingly, is our only contribution. People coming here from their native lands brought their customs with them. Santa Claus, associated with Christmas, comes to America by way of Holland. The Dutch settlers introduced to their neighbors in the new world S'. Nicholas c. San Nicolas, the patron saint of children. Saint Nick's Real Name The career of St. Nicholas, who is known as the patron saint of sailors, pawnbrokers, students and children, is definitely known. He was born in Asia Minor in the fourth century, and at a precociously early age exhibited such piety that on Wednesdays and Fridays, days of abstinence, he refused to suck the breast. He was the heil to vast riches all of which he gave to the poor, for he was dedicated to the service of God. His holiness brought him to preferment without his own contrivance. At the town o. Myra, it happened that the presiding bishop died. The clergy agreed to elect as his successor the first person who should enter the church on the following morning. Nicholas knew nothing of this, but after his custom he arose early to pray in the church. Thus it came about that he was made bishop. Thereafter he performed many wonders. One legend of him states: "The sons of a rich Asiatic were on their way to Athens for education when they were slain and dismembered by a robber inn-keeper. Their parts were hidden in a brine tub. In the morning came St. Nicholas, whose visions had warned him of the murder and whose authority forced a confession." The legend further states that the Saint restored the boys to life by his prayers. He has been regarded as a saint since this event. No Early American Celebration In early colonial times in this coun- (Continued on Page 19) MAMBA'S DAUGHTERS A Story of Sacrifice, Romance, Humor and Tragedy BY DU BOSE HEYWARD Author of PORGY SYNOPSIS MAMBA—Not a full-blended Negro but whose dark color suggested an admixture of American Indian, is the much beloved employee of the white aristocratic Wentworth family. THE WENTWORTH FAMILY—Consists of Saint Jolien de Chatigny Wentworth, Polly Wentworth, and Mrs. Wentworth, their widowed mother. The family is more aristocratic than wealthy. MAUM NETTA—Another colored member of that zigzagged around other cars and went cut slowly like a star in blowing smoke. Mamba sat at the open window ened, and the woman stood in white nightdress, looming huge against the dark. with them for many years. Mamba has an uncanny clever understanding of the ruling white class and also possesses a naturally deep and unusually rich contrasto voice. The Wentworths are unable to pay Mamba, but Mamba is so devoted to the family that she is satisfied with her board and the university young ladies. He is satisfied with her board and the opportunity of acting as maid to folly a young lady of inherited social prominence. Polly very apt in school, but Saint was a disappointment to everyone in the bestwelfare family except Mamba, whose keen insight into human nature enabled her to see latent ability even though he did not respond creditably to the school system. Mamba alone understood Saint. HAGAR—Mamba's giant, muscular slow-written daughter, had an inordinate liking for strong drink, much to Mamba's distress. Two qualities she had in common with Mamba, namely, a fine contralto voice and a large body. Mamba had said Hagar was "born for trouble." LUSSA-Hagar's daughter The object of Mamba's sacrifice and the cause of Mamba's constant remonstrances against Hagar's habit. Mamba leaves the Wentworths for the Atkinson's, who are also wealthy incidentally more wealthy than aristocrat—in order that she may obtain more pay. In the meantime Saint obtains a five dollar a week job as storekeeper at the mines and begins a business career. One of Hagar's escapades leads her into a brave, with a Negro, whom she belaubs with so much severity that she is arrested and charged with aggravated assault. Hagar is given a two-year suspended sentence. at the mines. Hagar astonishes the owners by performing a man's work. She turns her earnines over to Mumba, who saves them for Lissa. At a combination church service and How Fewer. At a combination church service and "Love Feast" Hagar (whose new name is Baxter) befriends Bluton, a very much despised mulatto, by carrying him to a city hospital after he has been seriously "slashed" by one of the frolickers. Under Hagar's suspended sentence, she was forbidden to come within the city limits and she barely escapes prison again. The season's most exclusive social event among the white robe is the ball of the St. Cecilia society. The Atkinsons are clated over their invitation to attend this event, consequently they invite Mr. Atkinson's pretty niece, Valerie, to attend as their guest. Mamba takes Lissa, who is no about ten years of age, to the Pentworth home to see Polly's evening gown. While there Lissa is found to be developing into a very beautiful girl. Reverend Grayson becomes persons non-grata in the community. However, no successes in establishing a lasting friendship with Baxter and leaves his New York address with her. Saint has become a successful business man, while Valerie has been abroad and acquitted herself creditably in the service of her country during the World War. Lissa, now seventeen, has blossomed into a Lissa is now a member of Charleston's intelligentsia, where she meets Frank North, a young Negro painter and violinist. He is very talented and worthwhile, and is interested in Lissa. Lissa is considerably disinterested with considerably disguised with her own associates. One day she tells Mamba that in spite of the fact that she is told to be proud of her Negro heritage, all her associates are trying their "damndest" to be white. Gardinla Whitmore, a mulatto beauty and a woman. INSTALLMENT XII "Ah aint expectin' no hahm to come to she, an' Ah ain't tryin' to baby my gal. Ah trus' she anywhere wid anybody any time. But when she go away from here wid yo', yo's sponsible for she. to she yo' gots me wid. Yo' gets dat? 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"Here, cut that out," she cried sharply to the man. "Nobody's going to laugh at Grandma and take me out—you can just get that straight now." Prince's change of front was almost comical in its sturdiness. "Me laugh at de ole lady?—Honey, yo' don't know me. Ah jes' laugh because she think anything can happen while Ah takin' care of yo." He reached over and patted Mamba's hand reassuringly. "Don't worry, Gran'm... Make your min' easy. Your gal ain't never been so well fix' befo'." During the brief parley the engine had been running slowly. Now he advanced the accelerator, and the sound swelled suddenly and omniously in Mamba's ears. "Get in, Lissa," he called. "We're late enough already." But there was no disguising the fact that he had laughed at Mamba. He had not supposed that Lissa would care and he had taken the chance. Now the girl stood with her arm tight about the old woman and hesitated, looking at him with anger and distrust in her eyes. For a moment it seemed as though she would let him drive away alone. But she had longed so for the night to come. The mason in the parade that morning had started a hunger in her for youth that could forget itself and send worries flying—and she had been such a lady all afternoon—and there, half an hour away, were waiting music—dancing—throbbing young bodies—"Life with a red lining." She caught Mamba to her, half smothered her with kisses and sprang into the machine beside Prince. There was a hoarse, triumphant cry of metal as the gears meshed and the red car lunge northward. Mamba stood and watched it go, first a crimson blotch, that came and went as it passed under successive arc lights, ther only a tiny red spark $ - ALWAYS HAVE LUCK! - $ Unlucky in Money Games, Love or Business? You should carry a pair of genuine MYSTIC and BRAHMA RED HIGHLY MAGNETIC LODESTONES. Rare, Amazing, Compelling, Attractive. Those LIVE LODESTONES are carried by Occult Others, people as a ROYAL. 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There was a tencity about her attitude as though she were waiting by precarrangement for a certain occurrence and that she was unsure only of the hour. St. Michael's chimes that spoken to let every quarter hour, and each time at the first mellow note she had sat forward, counted with an inaudible movement of the lips then, in the ensuing silence, let herself go slowly back in her chair and wait for the next. She was fully clad, even to the sedate black straw bonnet which was an emblem of respectability without which she was never seen upon the street. Midnight had passed, heavy-footed and weary. then almost staccato by comparison, came the single clear note announcing the new day. A ramshackle automobile rattled noisily up the quiet street and stopped with a sigh before the Atkinsons' gate. At the same moment that Mamba's form strained from her window, Gardinia Whitmore arrived breathless on the grass below. "Lissa home yet?" she asked. Mamba disappeared immediately and a moment later stood beside the young woman, her fingers closed in a grip that was almost painful about Gardinia's arm. "No." she said briefly; then: "Ah been waitin' fer yo' to come fo' me. Whar yo' tink she gone?" Gardinia's voice was edged with hysteria. She had been drinking, and exhaled an effulvium of corn whisky. "I swear to Gawd I didn't have nothin' to do with it. Gran'ma," she began. "I did just like I promised, I kept my eye on her, but there was something about that licker of Prince's. It knocked me out, an' it knocked out Slim, an' we ain't no babies. When I come round, the first thing I looked for was Lissa and Prince, and when I ain't see them I made Slim burn it down here to you, just like I promised." Mamba's voice came urgent, steadying: "Where dat 'nigger' Prince lib? Tell me all yo' know 'bout um, gal." "Nobody don't know much about him, and he's such a liar, you can't count on what he says about himself. All I know is he lives across the bridge. He says he runs a big truck farm and a lot of stores over there." "What he name? He mu' hab more ob a name dan jus' Prince" Gardinia stood silent, trying to remember. Then she called Slim. With maddening deliberation he detached himself from the car and slouched indolently forward. "What's Prince's real name?" the girl demanded. The man stood shuffling one foot backward and forward on the grass, his mouth sarging open, while he pursued the glimmer of a memory through the labyrinth of his befuddled brain. At last he announced, "Ah got it. Ah done heard some of the mens call him Bluton—Gilly Bluton." The word shocked Mamba into instant activity. She spun around and re-entered the house, emerging a moment later with a big old-fashioned pocketbook in her hand. She took each of the young people by an arm and propelled them toward the gate, her body rocking with her speed and the intensity of her purpose. At the car she stuffed a bill into Slim's hand. "Ober de bridge, boy," she ordered. "an' fuh Gawd's sake hurry." Then, while he was obediently cranking the car, she turned and laid a hand on Gardinia's shoulder. "Go home an' sleep it off, gal," she said in a gentle voice. "Yo' ain't a bad gal, an' yo' done what yo' can." Slim sat silent, giving his whole attention to the task of getting the utmost out of his dilapidated machine. Mamba's thoughts wrestled with the problem that confronted her. It was useless to plan. She would have to depend on Hagar, who knew the ground. But she had an almost superstitious fear of the consequences that might result from such a dependence. Always it had been the well-meant bungling of her great awkward daughter that had precipitated trouble. She remembered vividly the summer dawn when Hagar had sent for her to come to the East Bav tenement after she had jeopardised all of her hopes for Lissa by rescuing Bluton and bringing him to the city to be found and cared for by the police. The malign and ironical fate that prompted Hagar's good impulses had never played a more cruel joke on her than that. She had risked everything to save Bluton—for what? To attempt the ruin of her own daughter. The thought stabbed the old woman like a blade, and she broke her silence, urging Slim to greater speed It must have been between two and three o'clock when Mamba reached the cabin in which Haga lived with old Vina. Overhead the great void of sky was filled with drifting mist. dark to the east, and showing a luminous area over the western treetops where the moon was tilting toward the horizon. In the faint light the cabin had a ghostly deserted look. Mamba sprang from the car, and knocked upon the door, calling urgently. "Hagar—Hagar!" 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IF MONEY ORDER IS SENT WITH THE ORDER WE PAY THE POSTAGE. ened, and the woman stood in or white nightdress, looming huge against the dark. "Lissa's ober here with dat damn' nigger' Bluton," Mamba shot at her; then she strove by repetition to drive the idea into the sleep-dulled brain. "Here—here—do yo' unnerstan'?—wid Bluton." "Can't be, Ma—not Lissa." "Ah tell yo' she is. We got to find her quick. Where'd he take her? Yo' knows him, yo' know his ways wid women. Hagar was awake now, and she responded to Mamba's old power over her. It was almost as though the elder brain had assumed control of nerve and muscle in the big body, telling them what to do. Hagar reached into the room and caught up a cloak that she rlung over her nightdress; then, with Mamba, she sprang for the car. bounded, plunging, plunging through tunnels of blackness under live-oak avenues, racing between broom-straw fields under a wide emptiness of sky. 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LOUIS ARMSTRONG == AND HIS ORCHESTRA == are playing it in a marvelous harmonic rhythm. 75£ 75£ OKR ELECTRIC RECORDS Okrch Photograph Corp., New York, N.Y. Dear Santa Claus: It is nearly Christmas and please don't forget the orphan children that have no mother or father and on one to give them something but those that wish to cheer them up. Now, Santa, this is what I want. I can't say I don't want much, but I will leave something for the orphan. Just five things I want. I want a big big colored doll with long black curls down her back, a brief case, an embroidery set, a paint set, a pair of shoes and a pair of woolen stockings. I hope you and your family are very, very well. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. DOROTHEA V. JOHNSON. Guilford Apt., North and Guilford. Dear Santa Claus: I am thinking about you for Christmas. Please don't forget the poor. I hope you have a nice time going around the childre's homes. This is what I want. It is a large number. I want a coat, a hat, a soldier suit, a scooter-bike, a train, a good suit, a cowboysuit, and book-bag. I hope you and your wife will have a nice time on Christmas. Your friend. MALCOLM JOHNSON. 1747 N. Carey St. Dear Santa: Please bring me a pair of kid gloves, a doll, a carriage, a set of silver, a three- wheel bike, a sewing machine, a doll house, a pair of shoes, and three pairs of stock- ings. How is the family? I hope you are well and your wife is, too. What is your son's name. I will try to visit you some time. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year. How, are you and your family? I hope all are well. I will go on with the letter and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a speed-bike, with a coaster-brake, and a transformer to run the train, a tie, and a pair of shoes and socks. A Happy Christmas to all. Your friend, JOHN PINDERHUGHES. TURKEY U. S. GIFT TURKEY U. S. GIFT try there was no celebration of Christmas among the Pilgrims or Puritans. Those who came over on the Mayflower celebrated Christmas on that ship for the last time for many years. There was a law passed in 1647 abolishing the observance of Christmas, but the law was repealed in 1659 Christmas in Virginia Later Christmas was celebrated as a season of plenty and merriment, especially in Virginia where it was the red letter day of the year—the most joyous of all holidays. Yule-tide has been connected with important events in history. In 1776 Washington crossed the Delaware river on Christmas night to capture the Hessians. The next year the soldiers spent Christmas at Valley Forge, sick and discouraged, without proper food or clothing. Martha Washington held her first reception in the White House on Christmas eve. In later times two proclamations by President Lincoln were issued at Christmas time, one freeing the slaves, and the other pardoning those who had taken part in the Civil War. In China For 400 years Christmas has been celebrated in China. It was imported by the foreign missionaries. Millions know nothing of it yet, but it has found ready welcome on part of the Christian converts and many others. There was nothing like it in the Chinese religions and as a children's festival it made a strong appeal. Chinese use the holly and mistletoc, but their Santa Claus is called Lau Khoong-Khoong, or "nice old father." They have a strong sort of Christmas stocking, made of three pieces of muslin sewed together. Decorations are elaborate. Chinese lanterns of various sizes and colors are hung on outside walls of buildings and large gilt lettered texts are suspended, giving appropriate scripture texts. Yellow predominates in the decorations, because that is China's color, and is as prominent as the red, white and blue of our land. Chinese are fond of fireworks, although Christmas songs and carols can be heard in Christian schools and missions, the day is generally ushered in with bombs and crackers. Chinese jugglers and acrobats play an important part in the program. The receiving of presents means as much to the Chinese as to those of other lands. Dolls are favorite presents for the girls There is always a succession of feasts as a wind-up. Lucious looking dainties are spread out, the foreigner will be urged to go from house to house, politeness requiring the eating of some of the things at each place. Christmas in America is no merrier than in the ancient empire of the Chinese. Phillipines To the Philippines, Christmas is a great religious celebration and most of the popular Christmas customs are of a religious character. The chief feature of the holiday season is the performance of little plays or dramas founded on the life of Christ. On Christmas eve every church is open and Christmas is ushered in with a midnight mass. During the whole of Christmas Day mass is celebrated every hour, so that all may attend. When mass is over, the men all hurry away to the cockpit to lay wagers on their favorite birds. Christmas there brings the finest weather. Orange groves are most beautiful, and many of the trees and shrubs seem to try to celebrate by putting forth their fairest blossoms or sweetest fruit. The Christmas customs in Jamaica differ but slightly from those in America. The natives elect a King and Queen of Misrule and indulge in masking. Christmas customs in Liberia and THE WOMAN PORO DEODORANI in the New artiars 25c (Also available in liquid form at the same price) For Sale by all PORO AGENTS or order direct from PORO COLLEGE 4300 St. Ferdinand Ave. 4415 South Parkway St. Louis, Mo. Chicago, Ill. Mamba's Daughters lay as quiet, as indifferent to human urgency, as death. The steady pulling of the motor and the rattle of the vehicle served only to accentuate the awful loneliness of the country. The rocketed past the huddled carins of a settlement and struck a narrow dirt road that led out through a stand of yellow pine toward the swamp that lay black and solid against the horizon. Hagar's fingers clumped down on Slim shoulder. "Stop," she whispered. Under her hand the machine seemed to die in midair, gasping, and settling suddenly to earth. The trees that had been rushing past them. Over the uneven road the machine stopped in their tracks, crowded close, Haiti are practicall the same as those in America. St. Chrysostom, who died in the fifth century, informs us in one of his epistles that Julius, on the solicitation of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, caused strict inquiries to be made on the subject, thereafter following what seemed to be the best authentic tradition, and settled authoritatively the 25th of December as the anniversary of Christ's birth. Day Not Known Sir Isaac Newton, in his commentary on the prophecies of Daniel, said that the Feast of Nativity and other ecclesiastical anniversaries were originally fixed at cardinal points of the year without any reference to dates of the incidents which they commemorated, which by lapse of time had become impossible to be ascertained. The general view is that Christmas does not correspond with the actual date of the nativity of our Savior. One objection in particular has been made: that is, that the incident recorded in the scriptures of the shapherds keeping watch by night on the plains of Bethlehem could not have taken place in the month of December, which is a period of inclementy in the Judea region. PERHAPS HE POUGHT DIAMONDS Struggling Young Lawyer: "I want to purchase a new ribbon for my typewriter." Butter and Egg Man: "Cheap skate." Famous Last Words Bang!! Bang!! Bang!! 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If you are Dealer there are certain things that you must take in consideration, if you are second hand there are other things that influence you and so on with the third and four hands. One fact I want to make very impressive though, is that on the Initial Bid Third and Fourth Hand must need greater bidding strength than their Partners who have passed their original bid. It stands to reason that i the Dealer needs four sure tricks to open a bid of one. his Partner must have a better holding to make a bid of one on Dealer's pass, which says, "I have not the minimum strength necessary for a bid of one." The same holds true for Fourth Hand. If his Patriner has passed because he has not the minimum strength necessary for an Initial bid. He, the Fourth Hand, must have more than the minimum strength to make a bid o. one Initially. If the Dealer makes an Initial bid of one he signifies four quick tricks, two in trump and two on the side. 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This is what is known as sound bidding, and if you follow this example you will never assume a contract (that you cannot fulfil). The Count I told you last week that you must have four quick tricks in hand to make an Initial bid of one. Further, I informed you that quick trick holdings were Aces and Kings. More often than not you will get a hand that holds anything but Aces and Kings. Therefore, you must judge the strength of your hand by comparison. That is, by The Count, as I promised you I would do this week. Acc Counts Four Let an Ace count four (4). a King, three (3); a Queen, two (2); a Jack, one (1); and a Ten Spot, one-half (2). To make an Initial bid of one you must have two Aces and two Kings, according to my figures, for four quick tricks. Two Aces and two Kings by the Count equal fourteen (14). do they not? That brings us to the fundamental necessity in a Initial bid. If your hand counts fourteen you have the required strength for an Initial bid of one. So you see you do not necessarily have to hold two Aces and two Kings to make the Initial bid. Supposing your hand has the Ace-Queen in Spades, King-Queen-Jack in Diamonds and the Queen in either Hearts or Clubs, you then have the required strength, for your hand totals a count of fourteen. The only thing necessary then is for you to make an Initial bid of one in your strongest suit. At this time I say strongest suit, but a little later on I will show you how to recognize strength in long suits without Major honors. Short suits come under a count also but that will be taken up later as I don't want to clog your mind with too many intricate technicalities. Must Have Fourteen I am often asked if it is always necessary for the Initial bidder to have a count of fourteen before they should bid. Invariably the answer is, yes. All students of Bridge should never fail to pass unless they have this holding. Later when they are taught "The Play," this holding recedes in mathematical value until it becomes as low as eleven. By that time you have acquired, what we term. Bridge Sense. This is a state of sensing certain things that there is no natural evidence for. Now you know the requirements for an Initial Suit bid of one, and you know to ask your Partner to take out an adverse bid when you hold a strong hand, by the Informatory Double, so you have some very important fundamentals in Bridge. You are at least getting off on the right foot and you will not be doing any impossible or ignorant bidding, when you realize the futility of it. Sound Bidding It is better to bid one and let the bid be taken out by the opponents than to bid two and pay a penalty. You are then bidding sound and it you follow those columns you will make your Play just as sound. A beginner who wants to play sound Bridge follows these simple rules: Never bid less than a four card suit; never bid Initial bid of one without a count fo fourteen in the hand never bid a suit with less than two honors. He always remembers that an Initial suit bid of one is an invitation to his partner to bid No Trump. When making a suit bid in a four card suit be sure that you have the necessary side strength. Don't bid a suit that you just have fair strength in and long length, without some side strength. Now tha. you have gotten these Initial suit bids of one with four suits and side strength. Next week I will give you five card suits with no side strength and when to bid them. You are now beginning to delve into the deep study of Bridge. Before you start on next week's article be sure that you have understood well all that has gone before. No Exhibition Hands I have been asked by several to play exhibition hands through these columns. Exhibition hands are usually prepared hands that are made to bring out some definite point and in themselves are rather confusing to the beginner. Therefore I shall not bother with them for some time. My idea is to impress Bridge players in Baltimore that their game can be made as sound and as logical as it is anywhere else. It will give me immense gratification to know that through my humble efforts Baltimore can hold their own with Bridge players anywhere in the country. Through these columns I give you what help and assistance I can to improve your games and to start the beginners in Bridge off on the right foot. Cooperative Bidding Remember mainly that if your bidding is cooperative your play will be easy. The only way you can make your bidding cooperative is through informative methods. To show you the real value of cooperative bidding I am going to give you a hand that I saw bid and played during my ramblings last week among the various Bridge games. I am giving you the holdings of the four hands and the way they were bid. Then I will give R. W. Taliaferro Teacher of Bridge Call Lafayette 3077 the correct way they should have been bid. But I am not giving you the play. I want you to figure that out for yourself. Then when the hand is played by me the following week you will be able to deduce the standard of your individual play. After playing Bridge for a number of years and making a study of the game a player acquires the ability to sense certain possibilities in the bidding and also in the play of Bridge hands. It is this ability to sense things that gives some players a considerable advantage over others who know almost as much about the game. First I will give you the hands as held; second, the way they were bid; third, the way they should have been bid. Here goes! — The Hands The Dealer, (south); Spades, 8-5; Hearts, Queen-Jack-Ten-7-6-2; Diamond, 9-5-4-3-2; Clubs, none. Second Hand (west). Spades, 9-6-4-2; Hearts, King, 9-3; Diamonds, 10-8; Clubs, 10-9-4-2. Third Hand, north—Dealer's partner), Spades, 7-3; Hearts, Ace-8-5-4; Diamonds, 7-6; Clubs, King, 7-6-5-3. Fourth Hand, (east), Spades, Ace-King, Queen-Jack-Ten; Hearts, none; Diamonds, Ace-King-Queen; Clubs, Ace-Queen-Jack-8. The Auction The Dealer opened with a declaration of three hearts. (a Pre-empt), Second Hand, passed; Third Hand passed. Fourth Hand, Three Spades, Dealer, passed. Second Hand passed, Third Hand. Four Hearts, Fourth Hand, four Spades, Dealer, five Hearts, Second Hand, Pass. Third Hand, pass, Fourth Hand, five Spades, followed by three passes, Fourth Hand became the Declarer with a contract of five Spades, undoubled. The Play Dealer, (now, Senior Hand), opened with his highest card in sequence the Queen of Hearts, Declarer played King from Dummy, which Dealer's partner, (now, Junior Hand), overlook with the Ace, and Declarer won with a trump. In the succeeding two tricks Declarer picked up the remaining adverse trumps, opponents winning with their King of Clubs, and Declarer making a Small Slam. Comment on Auction Dealer evidently was Pre-empting when he opened bidding with three Hearts, yet he did not have the strength for a Pre-empt. True enough a Pre-empt shows weakness in some other suit and a desire to shut out an adverse bid, but to Pre-empt you must have more than ordinary strength for a Pre-empt. True enough sibly game. A glance at Dealer's hand shows that the best he can get, even with the chance of his partner holding the Ace-King, is eight bricks, one short of contract, and a Pre-empt informs your partner to "let it alone." In this case a Pre-empt is absolutely unsound. The Correction Auction The proper bidding should have been thus: Dealer. One Heart, Second Hand, pass, Third Hand, with four Hearts headed by the Ace and with long Clubs headed by the King, two Hearts, Fourth Hand, with three suits stopped but with no hearts cannot bid a No Trump, and is forced to make his strongest suit bid, two Spades, Dealer, three Hearts, (he realizes that three Hearts is an impossible contracting, but sensing the disadvantage of a Spade contract to himself and partner, he is compelled to send the Spade bid higher if possible), Second Hand, pass, Third Hand, pass, Fourth Hand, three Spades, followed by three passes. Dealer and his partner are too weak to try to raise the Spade contract higher than three, as it is easy to realize that all of the strength lies in Fourth Hand, owing to the fact ```markdown ``` Felt Worn-Out "WAS very weak and had such a tired feeling, even when I had not been doing any work," says Miss Mary Powell, 253 Oak St., Montgomery. Ala., whose picture is printed above. 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Delt a Pledgees are Hostesses at a Bridge Luncheon. DEAR PANSY: O course you are all ready for Christmas and sitting down with your hands folded. Can't you see me as usia, madd rush to get a start and as equally rushed to try and catch myself stopping? However, Baltimoreans are forecast for a easy Yuletide, which far less approaching, the little season may find us where sadness is concerned. Our spirit seems to have grasped everybody this year. If you visit our public schools, you'll hear the funful Christmas carols being sung in the different classrooms; rehearsal on for canvases in all the classrooms; charity contributions; social clubs, Big Brother, fraternal orders and this busy making all kinds of preparations for the distribution of well-fitted Christmas baskets to the poor and unfortunate. Social folk are wearing out the modisms with their orders for evening dresses and afternoon frocks for the hundred or more Yuletide activities to say nothing of the last minute details in shopping, and the finishing touches in the most unusual box before us my dear. I give a good puff of a cold-tipped cigarette that you have had a share in the past week's socially speaking meetings of pleasant greetings, the home-cooked in the college boys and you must begin— Seven Debbies to Come Out. Mr. dear, who will be more in evidence and more feted over than the farming buds, who are to make their last appearance in the latest edition of the Elks Cottillion, on Friday evening, December 27, at the new Elks' Hall? Huge affairs are being planned to occur prior to the ball, and after it, the young masters and the young masters of society. Besides a number of receptions and lunches, will be in order by their parents next week and the debubants. Pansy, including Leuse Coleanen, Georgia McMechan, Eath Cardozo, Dr. Lucy Mason, her sister Sara, Louse Cumming, her brother Brian, and their companions be their mas and pas and their escorts. The Adelphian Dance. Well Pansy, the Adelphians' format the dance was the usual season's style, and at the Elks' Hall on Friday evening. Tramed with the rarest of taste, the balloon. I am sure, was tucked in itself and fitted overhead in stromer filled with colored lights shining out from many spots, which proved so beautiful that Santa Claus at Christmas decorations of our gifts containing little paper Christmas trees, were arranged all around the room. In the center, gate way to one paper streamers of the holiday morners. Santa Claus stood very proximately at the front of the orchestra, and maybe he wasn't smiling at his business. It just too satisfying to have happened all in one room. A hundred and fifty guests Phone Gilmor 6410, South DAY AND NIGHT JOSEPH A. 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It was so hard to realize how chaining and how feline the new gowns were, and they were made to feminine charms, making the stout folks look slimmer, and the slim ones more willwilde. Pansy, there were soft reds, near-reds and blacks, but the ones by Connie Wharton, only as she can wear such. Mrs. Robert Jackson was adorned exquisitely in the new Indian shade of red velvet, Blanch McRae, Clara Robinson, and Theresa Wilson, also adorned also in the different red shades. A beautiful green tulle and sequin creation was worn by Helen Curtis, who with her sisters. Hattie Gordon in blue taffeta, and Sveye Grow in a white taffeta. Wilson, attractively in red georette, with silver turban, made a striking group of Capital visitors. Josephine Gibson and her sister, Eloise Wright, with her father, Jeffchen, looked charming with that delightful fall in the back. These were not all the colors and pretty materials that blended so well with the soft holiday lights, but enough to give you idea of the colors on that table. So if appearances mean anything, tell you, it seemed as if the old Santa provided by the club, had just given out valuable presents to everyone, for the holidays. But each countenance were good to see, and indicated that the club had gone to much expense and had used much time in planning what easily proved to be a success. The music, the decorations, the punch and even the service, arranged for the convenience of the Adelphians guests were commendable. Mae's Miscellaneous Shower Pansy, my dear, with all Thelma Johnson's aid, her sister Edith's previous arrangement for a surprise miscellaneous invitation for her home on Friday for Mae Richards, who accepted the proposal of her noble knight, John Taylor, of Kentucky for better or for worse to take effect on Friday, December 21, at her home in New York, to do some quick thinking in order that the event would turn on or as a complete surprise. Inviting Mae to go with Thelma out calling seemed easy, but she did not find things, so Mae just had to want to go to the places contrary to Thelma's wishes. Five o'clock, girl, was drawing near—the time for the bunch to arrive at Thelma's home—but Mae, too, was busy with her things, as she insisted on dining at the Majestic Hotel. Ye gods and little fishes, Pansy, she ordered the longest menu and seemingly took extra pains to chew her food times as she as was assessed on how it is to do the next channel. 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Those who accepted Thelma's and her sister Edith's invite to honor Mae with a shower were: Claudia DeMan, Elena Thomas, Aradelle Williams, Elimira Tibbs, Ivy Boone, Mil- dred Jones, Daisy and Dorothy Coleman, Jeanette Gaines, Florence Gloster, Mae Matthews, Beatrice Truman, Fannie Callis, Lois Macbeth, Mae Grooms, Ethel Waters, Bertha Howard, Jennie Grinnage, the Arthur Johnstons, Helen and John Rich, and Harry Gall and his wife. J. M. Pollard Sends Greetings Well Pausy. I have just received the nicest missive from Mr. John M. Pollard, who assures me that he associates with the Recreation Association, who says that he regrets so much not being able to thank everybody who helped so generously the recent event. But he does not, however, he hopes to have the time to see everyone personally and congratulate them and thank them also, for helping Mr. Pollard. Pausy, is one of those personalities that, whenever or what he asks, you just have to say yes. He moves like lightning and his way works in a great benefit to the race, and we all want him to feel he is welcome here at any time. Mr. Pollard, by the way, is now in Augusta, Ga., and carrying on the same simu Irving Lockerman's Party. Pansy, Irvin Lockerman was guest of honor at his own apartment Division and Bloom streets, on last Friday. The affair was gotten up by a number of the teachers at School No. 123, where he is a member of the faculty there, and a jolly bunch of his other friends, teacher Alice, an arranging things there and seeing to it that the honored guest was kept out of the way until the right time. The museum were decorated so pretty with suggestions of the coming holiday—and the gifts he did receive. Radio music was rendered for dancing, and a mermaid couldn't be matched. They were, Alice Macbeth of course, Lillian Stewart, Mary and Samuel Murray, the James Randals, Calvin Wallace Newton, Halle Wilson, Martin Harmon, Elizabeth Jenkins, Hattie Tilghman, Rosalee Rawlings, Katherine Fletcher, Catherine Grooms, Bertha Chatman, and the boy friends, of course; George Simms, Mellon Carr, Henry Sims, Irving Wing, Jack Forrest, John Goldsbrough and James Simms. Delta Pledgees Luncheon. The Dell' Sacrity Pansy, put over a very unusual bridge luncheon at Rosetta Murray's home from 2 to 6 honoring their older sisters, Lillian Dotson, Milford Lynch, Ollie Bowers, Anne Bowers, Verona Woodward, Anne Bowers, Hilda Hilda Henson, Elsie Brond and Shirley McCaun. Their security colors, crimson and gold, used as decorations made a beautiful effect all over the room. The newly number was sung by the pledgees and in turn was responded to by their superiors. As a special feature, Rosetta danced a beautiful bridge was the order of the evening, followed by a pleasing and enjoyable luncheon. Lovely prizes, Pansy were given, Rosetta danced Lillian Dallon, Hilda Henson and Elsie Brond. Red candies furnished the lighting effect for luncheon, and favors of gold basket, containing delicious assortments of red candies, served as place cards. The pledgees were: Rosetta Murray, Marian Praticite, Clara Dow, Mildora Jackson, Loma Randolph Eligible, Marina Wood, and Louise McCaun. The rush of news for next week Pansy, will no doubt be more than you can take, so until then PAT. 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Clearing Charm. 1 Chinese Good Luck钥 piece Lodestone. FREE with third order. 2 Chinese Good Luck in play as soon & 7 Books of Moses. Send 25 c stamps with order. pay post- Station. New York. MARDIAGES DOYLE-SMITH-John H., 26, 717 Alquah street. Mary, 19. STREETS: MARY, 19, 26, divorced, 628 Gold street. MURRAY, R, Bar HILL. ROBERTS-BORROW-Harry W., 26, widower, 6 N. Durham street. Catherine, 22. GWARD-wood, 1617 Westwood. Margaret, 26. WORLD-LAMSON--Herbert, 39; Bessie M., 4, widow, 523 W. Biddle street. WHITE-BITOWN--William, 24; Anna, 29, 621-222 street. SL., zk-FORREET--Joseph W., 28; Beatrice, 24, 2211 Druid Hill avenue. JONES-TILLERY--Bernard W., 22, 739 George street; Louise E., 23. HOWARD-ANDERSON--James, 24, 806 B. Sharp street; Virgie E., 18. CRESSUM-MOORE--Sherwood, 27, 326 N. Pine street; Mattie, 18. McDANiel-Jackson--Lloyd L., 30, 630 S. Charles street; Maggie, 32, widow. MACK-JOHNSON--Nimrod L., 21, 2133 Druid Hill avenue; Anne, 19. BOARDLEY-STRANGE--Roland T., 21, 913 Plum aley: Alice H., 18. HARRIS-JOHNSON--William R., 21, 697 N. Carey street; Eryestine, 18. DEAN-JONES--John, 27, divorced, 2203 Druid Hill avenue; Anneite, 20. POWIER-LONG--Robert, 32, divorced, 428 N. Carreilon avenue; Mary C., 22. JENKINS-WATTS--Herry, 46, widow, 1826 E. Orleans street; Lettie M., 34. VAUGHN-JOHNSON--Edward, 22, 729 Franklin street; Willie B., 21. DAVIS-HAWTHORNE--John, 30, widow. 1525 E. Monument street; Beulah, 22. GRAYSON-GUY--Louls M., 23, 519 W. Hoffman street; Emily B., 18, widow. PRICE-EDMOND--William H., 25, 1834 Ashland avenue; Mary E., 19. $300,000 BUILDING ASSO. LOS ANGELES. (ANP.) — The Liberty Building and Loan Association organized here six years ago with a capital of $10,000 report to the resource department $10,000. It has paid investors more than $30,000 interest since its organization. COMMERCIAL SAVINGS BANK ENTERS TWENTIETH YEAR Entering its twentieth year of service, the Commercial Savings Bank of Baltimore looks forward to a prosperous year and year after year. The every indication that greater things are in store for this city: bigger business, more profits, more wealth; and in this prosperity, more success. To grow and play an assuming part. This institution was established in 1910 on a very small scale. Slowly and surely, it made progress and prosperity, and stepped along steadily and always on a solid foundation through good times and hard times; always in a splendid liquid condition operating well. The funds of the bank are admirably diversified. It has many small loans—lending to over two thousand people and only to those who are deficient. It gives one hundred to one thousand dollars. For liquid asset purposes, funds are invested in first-class bonds. If one company is large and many businesses in which this bank has diversified its funds, lending and investing a very small amount to any one individual or company, and its investments in other companies, would probably look like a palorama of American business. Sharing the prosperity of many people and industries, the Commercial Savings Bank is said a solid and conservative foundation. The bank has two branches, one at 1394 W. North Avenue and one at 925 E. Baltimore Street, where it is located. People from all sections of the city and of all classes are transacting business with this bank. During these transactions, the bank provides unlicensed service to many people, helping them to establish themselves in business and rendering similar services for their benefit. Service is a key part of the bank's business and officers are continually looking toward helping its depositors. It is a real pleasure to come into this bank. The courteous and friendly treatment everyone and makes greatifying and makes transacting business with them pleasing. The people in the bank state that it is a source of business and makes element is one of the outstanding features of their institution, and that they like to think of their depositors and treat them not as a burden but as friends. And that is one of the reasons why the Commercial Savings Bank commands over 7,500 savings accounts and close to Christmas Savings Club accounts. The management of the bank consists of a group of honest, competent, and dedicated bankers, and its related fields. They are continually working, watching thins, rendering service, their greatest aim, being to create a solid foundation for institution. The officers state that the Commercial Savings Bank will maintain its policies in a sound, conservative practice of operation and friendly service. TO SANTA CLAUS Dear Banks, I'm little boy, six years old. I am formand hand for my dadmy. I can milk the cows and do lots of work. I have very good and you will help you bring the cows to the chest, a gun lots of candy, nuts and oranges. Don't forget my brothers, daddy and mother. I am a 13 year old girl. I am good and try to do my best in school and at home. Please bring me a sweater, a tam, an embroidery set and my backpack. I would also like to have some nuts and candy. Sincerely, BLANCHE HARRIS, Hillsboro, Md. Dear Santa: I am a little girl 3 years old. I can wipe dishes. I help mother. I try to be very pleasant. Please bring me a doll, a laura and a set of dishes and a plano. Lovingly, LAURA MOANEL, Hillsboro, Md. Dear Santa: We are two little boys, 11 and 7 years old. We help mother with chefs, a sled, gum boots and plenty of good things. We are good boys and help mother and daddy. TRY yours, RICHARD and WILLIAM MOANEY, Hillsboro, Md. Dear Santa: I am a little girl, five years old. Please bring me a doll, a set of dishes, some candy, nuts and all things nice. Don't forget mother, father and my grandparents. Don't forget my sisters and brothers. I am a little girl twelve years old. I am in the fifth grade. Please bring me a rain-coat. I set it on me. Sometimes else you think nice for me to have. Bring me some candy nuts, oranges and apples and don't forget grandparents and sisters and brothers. Please and me a colored doll, a kitchen wash-board and a tub, a pair of shoes or a purse. SOPHRONIA GRIPFIN, 408 N. Striker-st. Dear Ranta: Please bring me a blackboard and a set of paint brushes. I need both of and a pair of skates too. Please bring me a chinchilla coat and paint set, too. I am writing to tell you what I would like to have for Christmas, I would like to have a cake, a cup of overheses, a table and some candy, nuts, apples, oranges and cake. Be sure to bring Don't. Gregy let my little nephew. He wants him. He wants a smooth ogan and also some candy. We are two little girls, 9 and 12 years of age. Please bring us tams, galeses, sweaters, cane-corn and plenty of nuts, canes, and don’t forget mother and daddy. Loving yours. MABEL and MILDRED NOANEY, Hillboro, MD. Dear Santa Claus: We want a set of dishes and some candy, nuts and oranges. Do not forget my brothers. They want a bus and a dog. They want some candy and nuts, too. They want a toy car. I don’t know what they want. I am a little boy, nine years old, I am in the sixth grade. I would like for you to come and set a picture for me coat and anything else you think best for me. Don't forget my shirts and grandparents and my mother and mother, sincerely yours. WALTER HARRIS, Hilliborne, Md. Dear Santa Claus: I am well and well that you have had a pleasant vacation. We have tried to be very good. Mother says we have been please bring me a doo, skates, carriage, rain suit, bed-room slippers and galeshelves, please bring me my brother an auto truck, blocks, tool chest, and some story books. NORMAN, Jr., and BERNICE HARRIS, 2002 Plings-at. Dear Santa: I am a little boy and a set of dishes. I do not forget me, Santa Claus, and I want some oranges and cake and some candy. Don't forget my sister, she wants a doo, I go to school every day. I am in sixth grade. I try to be good and learn my lesson. I have been a good girl this year. I have taken classes. I wish you would send me a pair of roller skates, and a doll, and a table, with chairs; also some candy, nuts and oranges. Please forget my mother and father; also my larger sister. I am ten years old. A Merry Christmas. Yourz. FLOREANCE JOHNSON. Crumpled, M. Claus. Letters on Page 10) (Other Santa Claus Letters on Page 10) 708 N. HOWARD STREET TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, 10 A. M. You should attend Anction Sales of Household Goods, Rugs, Chips, etc. Six room house, complete with fixtures. NOTHING DOWN. $1.50 WEEKLY. 24 MONTHS TO PAY HARFORD ELECTRIC CO. 631 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD CALVERT 5915. Thomas E. Kelson Funeral Director and Embalmer Successor to the Late MR. AND MRS. JAMES H. DENNIS 1303 Presstman Street Phones 5901—MA dison—9214 Polite Attention Assured ROY S. BOND LAWYER 14 East Pleasant Street (First Floor) Office Phone, Vernon 6036 Residence: 16320 DRUID HILL AVENUE Residence Phone: Madison 714-744 Home Hours: 7 to 9 P. M. CATONSVILLE PINES—The suburban development with all city improvements. Vernon 7356. t.f. CLASSIFIED ADS DETECTIVES-Travel, make secret investigations. Experience. Interpretation. Detective System. 2100-D Broadway, New York BANKRUPT I. ALBAN GASBANK SALES-Big profit. We start vort. furnishing every day. Department. Dept. 420 429 W. Washington, Chicago --- HELP WANTED—MALE D.C. BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES There were 46 births reported to the Health Department for the week in December. Included were number 10 twins. They follow: Oldston: an and Katherine Bulkmore, boy, James and Martha Gray, boy, girl Cowner and Mary Butler, girl, Erskins and Hazel Kennedy, girl, girl William and Sylvia Harslow, boy, girl Harold and Be. Johnson, boy, Vincent and Lottie Boone, boy, girl Marion and Berths E. Dixon, boy, Herbert and Fannie Palmer, girl, Lloyd A. and Annie Black, boy, girl Cook and Nettis Mackle, boy, Robert and Alva Hall, girl, Jerome and Helen Moore, boy, William and Albert Sharpe, boy, Leo and Ruth Womble, girl, Gritti Cunningham, girl, Raney and Irene Butler, girl, James and Nellie Skinner, boy, Samuel and Erna E. Swell, girl, William Chester and Gladys Moore, girl, Jerome T. an. Georgia Robertson, boy, Pretice and Katy Lyles, boy, James N. and Catherine Jones, boy, Jesse B. and Frances Owens, boy, boy, boy, boy, Marshall W. and Edith E. Turner, girl, Benjamin F. and Lettie Allen, boy, Caroll and Kary E. Tyler, girl, Marshall W. and Edith E. Turner, girl, Eugene and Roena Terry, girl. Just Wed GOLDSBORO, N.C.—Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Sykes announce the marriage of their daughter, Alice Florence, to Ralph S. Hogans. They were at home to their friends Friday, December 6, at their residence, 409 W. Price street. LOMBARD-LANGSTON BOSTON.—David Lombard, 12 Greenwich park, and Miss Hazel D. Langston of 818 Columbus avenue, were united in marriage Sunday morning, December 8th. The ceremony was performed at the pastor's office of the 12th Baptist Church, the Rev. Dr. W. H. Hester officiating. William Lattimer, and Mr. Langston, a brother of the bride, acted as witnesses. WOODS-CARRINGTON CUMBERLAND, Md.—Miss Louise Woods of this city became the bride of James Carrington of Orange, N.J., Thursday, November 14. The couple spent their honeymoon in Gary, Ind. The bride is now visiting her father, James Woods, of 725 Maryland Avenue, She will return to Orange after Christmas. CLIFFORN-WASHINGTON PIEDMONT, W. Va.—Miss Frances Clifford became the bride of William Washington here recently. BLAKE-WATERS SNOW HILL, Md.—Miss Hermione Waters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Waters, was married Wednesday, December 11, to Mr. Blake, son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Blake. STAUNTON, Va.-Alasius Margaret Malone and Andrew Malone, both of whom December 11 at Waynesville, Va., by the Rev. P. P. Diggs, Miss Malone Malone, both of whom is now in teaching at the Kidwell school. Help Wanted YOUNG WOMEN WANTED We need the services of young women, light complexion, in every community for a position that pays well. Part time or entire time. We can show you how to make $4.00 or more per day for a fashionable, attractive look. We write us daily giving references. Bruce's Drug Store, Scottsville, Va. FIREMEN, Brakemen, Baggagemen (white or colored). Sleeping Train Porter (cash or $250 with training experience unnecessary 227 Railway Bureau, East St. Louis, tf In Memoriam In Memoriam GREEN — In loving memory of my dear friend, George Green, who entered into rest three years ago, December 18, 1926. Sleep on, dear George, and take your rest. It is sweet to breathe your name; it will be the day When we shall meet again. By her devoted friend, MINNIE S WALTER, Bishop, Md. A WORTHY PROMINENT CHURCHMAN PASSES TO HIS REWARD Matthew Anderson, the beloved husband of the late Mary C. Anderson, departed this week. Saturdays in the late July, 1929, triumph of faith, at his residence, Brownwoods, A.A. Co. Md. He was born in A.A. Co. Md., October 9, 1854. Medical services were held at the M.E. M.F. Church of which he had been a member for 57 years. He served many offices in said church, as steward, class leader, local preachment, deacon during the last 25 years. He was greatly beloved by the church. The services were in charge of the pastor, the Rev. L. A. Carter, and the pastor, the Rev. J. A. Carter, touching and eloquent eulogies: Rev. J. H. Goodrich, ex-pastor; Rev. C. H. Goodrich, ex-pastor; Rev. C. B. Eastport, md.; Rev. W. S. Jackson of Baltimore, md.; Rev. George Baltimore, Baltimore; Bro. O. L. Green, representing the class membership. The opening and closing prayer was offered by Local Preacher Wm. Young and Deane Walter Har- The funeral was largely attended by the many friends with an overflowing audience outside the church. He is survived by five sons and five daughters as well as the maiden and Clara Anderson of Brownwoods; Prudence C. Johnson and Grafton D. Anderson. of Mulberry Hill; Ida L. Stewart. Roland C. and Bernard R. Anderson. of Bulleen. and Bernard R. Anderson. of Napolis and Esther A. Brown of Philadelphia. Pa.; 35 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Write Box H, Afro-American Jan. 11 For the recovery of goods and con- viction of the person who stole goods last October, the city large- revolver, residence. Campus at 4100 Mount Aven- ture. Coventry, Mallville. IF YOU VAN. an opportunity to get your groceries an household supplies at wholesale, and make $15 cash profit a day outside, send me your name immediately. No ene-ience necessary. ALBERT MILLS. 3022 NORMOUTH, CINCINNATI O. VERA. D.C. BIRTHS SYKES-HOGANS LOMBARD-LANGSTON WOODS:CARRINGTON MALONE-BANDOLPH AGENTS WANTED USED CARS Buy Here! CHEVROLET Wisner Auto Co. 24 Hours Efficient Service 7—DAYS PER WEEK—7 STORAGE Day, Night, Week or Month Gas Filling Station Oiling-Greasing 511-19 Wilson Street Phone. Madison 9479 PIANO HOSPITAL W. WINDERHUIS ES. Player Technician, 27 years experience in tuning, repairing rebuilding and refinishing. Work guaranteed. Estimated sheetfully given. (Piano, tuned. $2; Player, $2.50). Used pianos bought and sold, cash or credit. 1203 ORDUL HILL AVE. PHONE MADISON 2403 BALTIMORE MD. Henry P. and Josephine Jonson, girl George and Andrew, boy and Edith Young, boy, boy Elmer M. and Vivian G. Deffell, boy, George and Sidio L. Vinkem, girl, David and Viola Vaughn, girl, Hertwood W. and Alberta Carson, boy, D... DEATHS USED Buy Here! 1419-23 MARYLAND AVE. NEW LOCATION!! Our new used-car showroom is conveniently located just a few stems north of Mt. Royal Ave. Stop in and let us show you our good cars. 1928 PERLESS 6 Sedan. Looks and acts like new. Painted Awn. A No. 1 throughout. 8125 down. 1928 CHREOLET Soden. Very low mileage. Paint like new. Motor and tires first-class. $150 down. 1927 BUICK 4-Pass. Coupe. This car has had splendid care and has just been repainted. Looks and acts first-class, and only $150 down. 1927 NASH Couch. All new tires. Blue Duco body. Surdy and reliable, and $150 down. 1927 HUDSON Coach. Good tires paint and motor. A tlp-ap top buy. $100 down. 1928 OLDSMOBILE Coach. Carries emergency guarantee. 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Always Open The Harter B. Hull Co. "A Used Car is only as Dependable as the Dealer Who Sells It." THAT IS YOUR PROTECTION. DODGE VICTORY SEDAN $525 DODGE JEEP GRANDEUR $525 PLYMOUTH COACH $453 NASH SEDAN $453 HYPER COUPE $315 CHEVROLET SEDAN $560 CHEVROLET BROUGHAM $150 NASH SEDAN $150 DODGE SEDAN $735 DODGE COUPE $735 CHEVROLET ROADSTER $250 ESSEX SEDAN $486 ESSEX COACH $255 NASH COACH $255 PONTICAC COACH $135 TRUCKS CHEVROLET BUS $375 DODGE SCREEN $375 PANEL PANEL $375 DODGE T-ON PANEL $325 DODGE LAPEL $455 DODGE PANEL $455 REPUBLIC CANOPY $590 WHITE 2-TON PANEL $115 These Stores Welcome Your Patronage --- Special Reductions for Xmas You get Dollar-for Dollar Values at Every one of these Stores! Santa Says: The BEST Gift of ALL Used Pianos $19 Up 100 MUSIC ROLLS FREE PLAYER PIANOS $195 $1.50 Weekly Bench FREE $500 DOWN Delivers This Player Piano to Your Home for Christmas Other PIANOS from..... $19 Up PLAYER-PIANOS from..... $95 Up OPEN EVERY EVENING NATIONAL PIANO COMPANY 322-324 N.HOWARD ST. MARYLAND ELKTON, MARYLAND AT ELKTON, MARYLAND Services were well attended at Providence M.E. Church Sunday. At 11 a.m., services were conducted Rev. Henry Thomas pastor Wright's M.E. Church 8 p.m. a sermon was preached by Rev. George Anderson, local SEE THESE CHRISTMAS VALUES! pastor of Providence M.E. Church. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Lillian Green, Martha Williams, Wilmer Hutchins, Frederick Alexander. All are confined to the Elkton Hospital. Miss Veronica Johns, of Baltimore, was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams. Xmas Gifts for the Home LIONEL TRAINS On Display For Your Christmas Garden An Assortment of Floor, Bridge and Table Lamps Also All Kinds of Electric Fixtures Genuine Mazda Tree Lights. Set of 8. Complete. 89c Christmas Wreath complete with bulb... 79c Hot Point Iron with cord... $3.50 HOUSE WIRING A room house wired in BX cable with Brown- tone fixtures. $40 Modern- Istic Shadow Lamp attached in silver $3.50 Calvert Electric Co. 618 E. Baltimore St. Calvert 3958 Lighting Service Open Evenings Until 10 P. M.--Saturdays Until 11 P. M. PROMPY ATTENTION TO OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS Last Minute Suggestions for Late Shoppers: It will be easy for you if you have put off shopping until the last minute—to buy at Carlton's. Perfect merchandise and reasonable prices make shopping here a pleasure. Canaries That Sing! Bishop's Quality Counts When You Buy a Bird GET THE "BEST" at Bishop's Pet Shop 311 NORTH EUTAW ST. A Canary for Xmas The Sweetest Gift of All A WRITTEN GUARANTEE WITH EACH BIRD Hartz Mountain Songsters, $5.50 Each .... St. Antonius Bears Roller, $6.50 Canaries, Each .... Bishop's Grand Opera Canaries, Each .... A complete line of Domestic and Imported Canary Cages, Stands, etc. monorately priced. Parrots, Tropical Birds and Small Pets Fancy and Tropical Fish The Very Latest Novelties in AQUARIUM. AQUARIUM STANDS AND ACCESSORIES The Chime Canary Cage Accented Colors, with Attractive Stand to Match. Hug the Complete $5.50 Dome Canary Cage Brass $2.65 Full Circle Brass Stand $3.75 Egyptian Floor Antiquarian 5-Gallon Crystal Wrought-Iron Stand, Colors Each $2.15 2-Gallon Goldfish Bowl and Wrought Iron Floor Stand $1.45 1-Gal. Drum Bowl; Brane and Green. $1.45 Drum Bowl Outfit Bowl 2-Gallons capacity with wrought-Iron Floor Stand $2.15 Po: Boy or Girl MIDDLE AQUARIUM About 2-Gallon Capacity $1.60 Egyptian Table Decoration 2-Gallon Bowl; Green and Gold Wrought-Iron Stand $1.35 IVY BOWLS Complete With Poted Ivy, Bracket, Shin, 65c Table Decoration 2-gallon square bowl; wrought-Iron stand .... Bishop's New Book on Birds free with every Canary sold. 104 pages of valuable information on the care of Pets. 311 N EUTAW ST. Miss Virginis Stephens, Oakland, Cal. Mrs. Maud V. Waters, City. Charles E. Johnston, San Francisco, Ca. Robert L. Johnson, City. Xmas Gifts LIONEL TRAIN On Display For Your Christmas Garden An Assortment Floor, Bridge and Table Lamps Also All Kinds Electric Fixture Christmas Wreath complete with bulb... 79¢ Hot Point Iron with cord... £3.50 HOUSE fewen BX cable tone future... Calvert L 618 E. Baltimore Lighting Open Evenings Until 10 P. PROMPY ATTENTION T Gift for HIM from Last Minute Suggestions for easy for you if you have p minute—to buy at Carlton and reasonable prices ma CARLTON SHIRTS $1.95 Up CARLTON TIES $1.00 and Up CARLTON & CO The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 Dumb Dora says there all always about ten things she can count on; namely, her fingers. For the Home Genuine Mazda Tree Lights. Set of 8. Complete..... 89c WIRING Uses wired in with brown- ... $40 Modern- istle Shadow Lamps dashed on silver $350 Electric Co. St. Calvert 3958 Service Saturdays Until 11 P. M. OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS from CARLTON For Late Shoppers: It will be out off shopping until the last son's. Perfect merchandise the shopping here a pleasure. M CARLTON HATS $2.95 Up CARLTON HOSIERY 35c to $1.00 Baltimore and Calhoun Sts. Eutaw and Sarnatoga Sts. 420 W. Franklin St. ies That Sing! hop's when You Buy a Bird at Bishop's Pet Shop H EUTAW ST. ROY S. BOND'S XMAS GIFTS BREAK RECORD ROY S. BOND'S XMAS GIFTS BREAK RECORD Lawyer Handed Out 15 Divorce De- crees This Week Lawyer Roy S. Bond in his custom- ary role of Old St. Nick filled many stockings with Old Xmas Cheer when he gave out fifteen dollars in divorce granted in the Circuit Court City this week. Atty. Bond exceeded his own record of ten divorces in one day in making the following persons happy at the ove of Xmas-tide. cee OL Mrs. Rebecca Dickerson, 1725 N Cove St., from Gibbons Dickerson Philia, Pa. Mrs. Bessie Moore, 1635 W. Lex- ington St., from John Moore, 520 Druid Hill Ave. Mrs. Mary Harmon. 814 Harlen Aug. from Alfred Harmon. Mrs. Sarah Thorpe, 304 Robert St. from Peter Thorpe, Long Island, N. Mrs. Edith Lange, Detroit, Mich. from August Lange, 2703 Jeffer- son St. George W. Clipper, 1106 Madison Ave. from Mrs. Lottie Clipper, Wash- ington, D.C. Edward L. Smith, 1222 W. Lanvale St. from Justine Smith, 2420 Madison Ave. 80 William H. Jackson, 1155 N. Gilmor St. from Mrs. Bessie Jackson, 1317 E. Monument St. Maurice Trott, 626 Gold St. from Mrs. Emma V. Trott, 2008 Eting St. Danell Blue, 1144 Araye Ave. Mrs. Reba Blue. 2212 Rogers Ave. Thomas Coleman. 207 N. Carev St. from Mrs. Mary Coleman. 1330 E. Trover St. Easter St. George Robinson, 2603 Puget St. Merry Xmas MEYERS 1723 Pennsylvania Ave. SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY WHAT'S MORE! We are leaders of High Grade Shoes at Low Prices! STAR BRAND PRODUCT BEDROOM SLIPPERS 47c Up Make It A Real Merry Christmas for your family Treat them to a case of Coca-Cola Delicious and Refreshing Your grocer will supply you. THE BALTIMORE Coca-Cola BOTTLING CO. 12 S. Front St. Calvert 6776 Over 9 Million a Day WE TRUST YOU Select Your Xmas Clothing Now And Pay as You Wear it!! A Wonderful Showing of the New Styles in Ladies' Coats and Dresses Men's Suits and Overcoats Any Style and Color You May Select. Quality Tailored. Open Every Night PHONE MADISON 1598 LIEPMAN'S 1824 PENNA. AVE. Look For Electric Sign Near Robert St. Silver Link Bracelet, with Silver Football, by Mrs. Harris between her residence. 2233 Division Street, and 2215 Penn. Ave., Sunday, Dec. 8th. Reward. SEE THESE CHRISTMAS VALUES! Come early and take your choice of these amazing values! They won't last long at these remarkably low prices! Every garment in both of our stores reduced for the Holiday Quality and prices cannot be duped anywhere in the city at the prices during this amazing sale! GIFTS PERFUMERY Is Always a Charming Gift "A bottle of this 'Dier-Kiss' or this Hudnut special," in a tasty box will make a most desirable and welcome Christ- mas gift. We have many kinds at many prices, and you'll find the selection pleas- ant. An Attractive Selection of Colgate Toilet Sets Fan Tan Toilet Sets Day Dream Toilet Sets PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS IN ALL SIZES Writing Paper in Boxes—Priced 39c to $2.50 Northwestern Pharmacies 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. cor. Dolphin St., Phone Madison 4175 800 Harlem Ave. cor. Fremont Ave., Phone Madison 2203 1016 Druid Hill Ave. cor. Oxford St., Phone Vermont 1875 from Mrs. Isabelle Robinson, Mt. Winnans, Md. Harry Tyler, 883 Tyson St., from Mrs. Jillian Tyler, 554 Tyson St. Unique Social Affair at Lynchburg Home LYNCHBURG. Va.-Mrs. Virginia Randolph was at home, 800 Harrison, home, 806 Harrison street, Monday, Monday, Dec. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. to her friends to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of her home. Our guests were greeted at the door by Mrs. Henrietta McMillian. Mrs. Randolph was assisted in the receiving line by Mesdames Lizie Hale and Lula Clerents, classmates. The only other classmate now living in Lynchburg being Daniel Butler, who was among the callers. The spacious home was tastefully decorated wilt. cut flowers, the color scheme being gold, to fit the occasion. After greeting the hostess who was gowned in point lace over material of gold, made en train, the guests were ushered into the sun parlor where in a gold-bound album each left his autograph. From there they proceeded to the back hall where Come early and take you these amazing values! last long at these remi prices! Every garment is LARGE SELECTION of Silk and Tweed Dresses All Styles Sizes From 16 to 50. Price $2.98 Sweaters jersey Slip-overs V or Crew Neck All shades. $1.49 FREE! To All C Beautiful I SILK HOSE Full Fashioned Pure Thread 98c The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly Mrs. Eliza Hatcher and Mrs. Maggie Willis served delicious fruit punch which contained wine over fifty years old. Later gold-colored refreshments were served by the following friends: Mesdames Irene Bolling, Bertha Nelson, Rosa Dodson, Mary Miller, Marteal Walker and Bessie Langhorne. On display were dainty dresses Dr. Daniel M OPTOMET 1540 Pennsylvania Ave., GIFTS THA A Apairofcorr For your mother, father, friend appreciated, never forgotten, THESE CHRIST VALUES Daniel M. Chasson OPTOMETRIST Pensylvania Ave., opp. McMechen St. THAT WIN APPRECIATION of correct Glasses her, father, friend or sweetheart will be never forgotten, and a most useful gift! CHRISTMAS JES! Dr. Daniel M. Chasson OPTOMETRIST 1540 Pennsylvania Ave., opp. McMechen St. GIFTS THAT WIN APPRICIATION Apair of correct Glasses For your mother, father, friend or sweetheart will be appreciated, never forgotten, and a most useful gift! stores reduced for the Holidays. Quality and prices cannot be duplicated anywhere in the city at these prices during this amazing sale! Largest selection of suits and overcoats ever offered at these prices. We have not many on hand, so take our advice, and come early. All sizes and styles. SUTTS ..... $14.95 OVERCOATS ..... $12.95 FREE!! Our Patrons During This Special Holiday S We Will Give a Imported Calendar for the Coming VERY SPECIAL Fur Trimmed Coats These won't last long. Better come to a day. Take your pick. Suedes Tweeds ONLY $3.98 Large Assortment of SKIRTS To Match $1.49 FREE!!! Is Special Holiday Sale Save a for the Coming Year! ROGRES DEPARTMENT STORES 904-906 WEST BALTIMORE STREET 1007 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE ```markdown ``` worn by the hostess when a child, and hand-woven quilts, towels and other interesting articles made by her mother and grandmother over seventy-five years ago. About one hundred and fifty friends called, each of whom received an unique souvenir Meadows for the losers. Girls' and Ladies' Trench Coats and Stickers $1.98 SMITH--John H., 20, 24, 27 Mary, 19. SCOTT--Maurice R., 28, divorced. Gold street: Minnie R., Bar Hille. INFERN-BORROW-Harry-W. 26, widow- W. Durham street: Catherine, 22. W. Norrins-David-V. 1617 West- road street: D. David-V. 1617 FORD-LASON-Herbert, 38: Bessie M. 323 W. Biddle street. W. William-W. 24, anna, 28. X. Divorced. STEWART-MOSLEY-THOMAS A., 21: Helen M. 18, 2337 Division street. GILLIARD-POSTER-DANIEL, 22, 314 W. SH. STREET-MACBLOME, 22. DORSEY-CURT2-LIVEY, 7, 29, 1312 Pro- ment avenue, Lace C., 23. PAYNE-BELL-CLARENE, H., 21, 624 Red- wood street. VELEZ-RUSSELL-RUSJAMIN, F., 44, di- vice-president, 37 divorced. COLEMAN-CANTY-THOMAS, 31, divorced. 301 N. Carey Street, Georgia, 31, widow. LOWERY-NIGHTOVER-JAMES F., 26, 335 W. Bitre street, Emma L., 20. THITE-NORMAN-JAMES W., Cockeysville, W. 46 widower, Marie, 23, widow. GES-TOKLES-THOMAS T., 48 widower, GES-TOKLES-THOMAS T., 42. Princeton avenue, Madame H., 42. LOGAN-John B. 25. 221 Division Georgian 26. HALL-S-S 26. 42. widow. 1286 Frostman N. 36. Nillele 36. BORRON-Borrion W. 29. Hat- 23. 12. 1801 Ankland avenue. WILCOOL-DJohn T. 27. 600 S. Shrimp street 28. RIDLEY Entrance. 21. 732 N. Barrie 21. Obituaries LEGEND. BOSTON - BOSTON. L. W. Whitman, 43, of Boston, died on December 11th at the Boston City Hospital, after an illness at 6 a.m. Funeral services were held with Emperor Baptist Church. The Boston Cemetery. Increment was Gentlemen. MRS. LAURA ALLEN 18258750 Va.-Pensylvan. services for the New Lima Area, who died last Friday, mid at M. Zilion Church, Sunday at p.m. the Zilion Church effil- fied. WASHINGTON 18220808 Me.-The minister of J. H. Campton was held at Union M.E. Church Saturday at 9 p.m. the Rev. E. H. class leader, an old men- class leader. HAMMOND MLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Hammond Daniels, died on June 16, one of his resides. 30 Himmelsville, New Jersey. Wednesday B. James a wife of Mrs. Lena Daniels, died on June 16, one of his resides. Daniels, of all of Atlantic City, of the Bishop School Church in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services were held Friday at 11:30 from the Bishop School Church in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services were held against it at Laxen- sunday motto: "FOSTER BERRERO, NC - The Rev. W. O. Pos- sessus adduced at his residence on Georgetown Friday at 11:30 from the St. James AME. Church of this city, and at his death in the city of the AME. Funeral services were held on June 16, two boys and two girls. The funeral services were at St. James AME. Zion Church, Mt. Washington, New Jersey. DAVID A. PERKINS CITY CITY, N.J. - David A. Perkins, incidental employee at Saddle Street, Friday at one oak week. Funeral services are held Tuesday afternoon at the church of the Lafayette Presbyterian Church. Burns was in New York City Cemetery. His wife, one son and his brother. BOSTON—Gerald Parker, 61, of 44 Braddock Street and at the Boston Marathon finish, suffered an illness. The kid was shipped to Lee Hall. Va., where he is being Wright, a stricken patient the body. JAMES McDANIEL JB: WILMINGTON. Del. Hospital McDANIEL and as the Del. Hospital Satur- fair. Personal services are held at his residence, 61 Lincoln avenue. WILLIAM STRANGHAN BOSTON-WESTMINSTER BOSTON-WESTMINSTER, 64 of 114 garden street, died suddenly at residence December 9th. The body was shipped to New York, where it was held at the chapel. Edwin Cohn, aaptor, accompanied the body. MTS. MARGARET PETERSON MTS. MARGARET PETERSON, 33 of 43, of BOSTON street, died at her residence, December 6th after an illness of several patients. Services were held at the Patient Services Center. An interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. She is survived by a mother and nurses. MRS. FANNIE BUTLERDE FISBORO, SC.-Mrs. Fannie Rutledge and Franice, December 6, at her residence. Mrs. Rutledge, A.M.E. at the Church, December 8, at 2 p.m. MRS. RITA E. WARD MRS.-Mrs. Rita E. Ward, 35 of 8 and Franice, December 7, after a brief illness. Services were held at the Chapel. Bristol Park, 6; cooks officiating. Interment was in Cemetery. EDWARD CLEAR BOSTON-Edward Clark, five-month-old of Mrs. and Mrs. Emmett Clark, of Bristol Park, December 10, after an illness of days. The body was taken to Bristol, the interment annum was accompanied by the Patricia. FANCY CHRISTIAN GLENOON FOOTBALL. Christian services for Tracy Christian, who died in West Virginia, were held from the First Baptist Church of Lindenwood. The Call of Lindenwood obituary. He is surmised to be wife, wife, two daughters, two sons, two sisters and two brothers and friends. MRS. NANCY MURPHY JERSEY CITY, N.J.—One of the city's biggest stars, Mrs. Murphy lived at York street, died last Sunday. She is the widest of the late Charles Murphy. She is one of the most well-known women were held from St. Marks M.A.E. School in New York. Born R. E. Horge, pastor officiating, the interment is in Arlington Cemetery. MISS DOROTHY LOVETT PITCHERHOM — Miss Dorothy Lovett, spear- mer of the New York City school, and early Monday morning after an ill- ness of almost a year. She was the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lovett. Funeral was held on Friday afternoon the home of her husband. FLOYD A. GRANSON BURBURGH—Ployd A. Granison, age 10, died Thursday in the Presbyterian church. She was survived Tuesday when his clothing died from a gas stove in his home. MRS. LUCY ARNOLD MATANIA - Funeral services were held at the Kirsten Hospital for the lynn Arnold. who dine Saturday at the Lynn Hospital. She is survived by her husband and son. She was the author of the F.B.I. Burial Church. ESSEX BURTON ESSEX BURTON. Van.-Ezekiel Burton of 71 Fork Hill, evening, December 15. Funeral services were held with the Rev. W. T. Hall officiating with the Rev. W. T. Hall officiating to place at the White Rock Cemetery. MRS. SUSIE COOK ALISTAWA. Va.—Federal services were held for Mrs. Susie Cook, well known teacher of this county. She is survived by a husband, James Cook, one daughter and three brothers. James Thomas, of Chicago, and Charles Thomas, of New York. JOSEPH C. BRYANT LESBURG, Va. — Joseph C. Bryant, a LEBSURG resident, was elected to Corpolis府. He pa. Tuesday morning his remains were brought here and the city closed. He is survived by his Church. Rev. J. W. Carroll officiated. MRS SARAH GRIMES KILMARNOCK, Vm.-Nr. Sarah Grimes, 174, died at her home here, Wednesday, December 15. She was a Calvary Baptist Church of which the disease was one of the founders. The Rev. Robert B. husband, four daughters, five sons, thirty-nine grand children and eight great-grandchildren. JOSEFHINE RICHARDSON HUNTINGTON, Pa.-Mm. Josephine Richardson, who died suddenly in Balkum, Germany, from Payns A.M.E. Church Thursday, December 12. Rev. Charles, the pastor of Payns A.M.E. Church Thursday, December 12. Rev. Charles, the pastor of Payns A.M.E. Church Thursday, December 12. Rev. Charles, the pastor of Payns A.M.E. Church Thursday, December 12. TEMPLE WORMLEY FREDERICKSBURG, Va.—Temple Wormy died in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, December 11th. His body was brought to this city held at Stallion Hall, 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. B. H. Heifer, pastor. MRS. AIRLEY LEE STAUNTON, Ohio, Loe. 60, died at her residence on N. New Street, Monday, after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were conducted from Mt. Olive Cemetery, N. New Street, Rev. B. D. McCleary. She is survived by two brothers, Judson and Sylvester Brown. JOHN F. DRIVER CAMBRIDGE, Md.-Funeral service, were held at Waugh M.E. Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Waugh Funeral Home, December 10. He was 91 years old. He had been a m-ner of the church over half a century and was a trustee of the trustees board. Until and years ago, he was employed as a fireman for the Cambridge Manufacturing Company. He was a fireman for the Cambridge Manufacturing Company. He was conducted by the Rev. R. B. Thompson, assisted by the Rev. P. A. Scott, Dr. A. B. Waters and the Rev. W. A. Harwood. MRS M. DeLENCE YORK, Pa.-Furniture services were held here this week for Mrs. M. D.elenky, who will be visiting the morning after brief illness of pneumonia. MRS. ELIZABETH GRAYSON PURCELLEVILLE, Pa.-Furniture services were held here this week for Mrs. Elizabeth Grayton, who died Sunday. Th. Rev. J. A. Arter officiated. ANNAFOLIAS, Md.-Mr. Harry Mason died at his residence. 86 Calvert Street, Dearborn. At St. Mary's Catholic Church, Friday, December 6, with requirment mass. His wife, Mrs. Anne McPherson Mason, survives RICHARD H. OGLE ANAPOLIS, Md.-Mr. Richard H. Ogle passed away Friday, November 29, 1920, at 1 p.m. at his home. MRS. LEONA GRIMES MHS. LEONA Grimes of this place died in Baltimore last week. MRS. JENNIE MADDOX UPPER FAIRMOUNT, Md.-Mrs. Jennie Maddox died December 6, at her home afternight. She is held from St. Andrews M.E. Church. The pastor, Rev. F. L. Tomlinson, officiated. Man Jailed for Holdup Charged with holding up James Braxton, 1132 Mile street, and Tessy Braxton, 1133 26th street. Richmond, Va. was held for the action of the grand jury without bail after a hearing in the Northeastern police station. Sat- Visiting her estranged husband Robert Woodson, 609 N. Caroline street, to effect a reconciliation. Mrs Florence Woodson, 18, N. Caroline street, was shot in the left foot. Sunday Woodson is in being sought by police. NUMBERS RACKET NUMBERS RACKET Numbers bankers who suffered heavily when that "fatal 611" creed cut last week, recouped much of their losses this week and should not now mind dropping a little Christmas chee in their customary socks, this time. being the last go found with that 732 I have been laying with that 732 and still find myself waiting. seem- ingly in vain. However, I am look- ing for a "break" before Christmas for how can I partake of the Yu- spirit if I don't hit? The old boy is still $22.00 to the good side of the ledger. Keep your eye on 732. Winning Number 370 November 12 456 269 November 13 033 637 November 14 687 681 November 16 483 004 November 17 708 November 18 241 LOVE BABIES' FATHER GIVES UP TO POLICE James Sellman, 29, Sought by Officers, Turns up at Northwestern. MOTHER LEFT BABES Children Placed in St. Eliza- beth Orphanage. Through tears of regret, Miss Hilda Henson, 25, 1545 Bruce street, related to Magistrate Paul Johannsen of the Northwestern police station, Thursday, the cause of abandoning her two small children, Caloum and Win- chester streets, Detectives. In her testimony Miss Henson, who was arrested on a warrant after being identified, told the magistrate how she had attempted to rear her two love children and when finding help from their alleged father, James Sellman, 29, 1411 Laurens street. Sellman promised to take the children and rear them and when he fail- ed to show up at the designated meeting the young woman became the victim of them. hoping someone would find them and give them a home. When welfare the young mother had told of the attempts the young mother had made to solicit help from that organization and of their failure to do so because of the father's refusal to give any assistance. Magistrate Johannsen, after a severe reprimand, insisted charges against the young woman, whose wives were made by welfare workers to see that the children were given proper homes at the St. Elizabeth Orphanage, pending court action on the case. Sellman Surrenders Learning that a magistrate warrant had been issued for him by Magistrate Paul Johannsen, James Sellman, and Jeremy de Sergt, E. H. Moore of the Northwestern district. Thursday night. At the hearing in the Northwestern police station the magistrate scored the man for his failure to help him for the abandonment. Sellman was held for the action of the grand jury under $500 bail. MARYLAND VIENNA, MARYLAND VIRENA. Md.-Sr. Services were largely at the hospital. Among the visitors were William Parker of Cambridge, Mrs. Meria Eberer of Bristol, and the quintessence of a number of the folks interred. Delmar夕晨 afternoon with the pastor Rev. Joel Angola where he preached for the day. Mrs. Maris Elbert and Mrs. Agnes Thomas and Mrs. Fulton Jolley Sunday. Among those who motored to Hurricane Katrina were Mrs. Roberta Willemse Wetepaquen were Mrs. Rebecca. Robinsa Mrs. Anna Morris, Mrs. Carrie Fisher, Mr. Ellen Ernest Carr and Mrs. Haiti Pharah. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carr to Delmas Sunday afternoon. The AFRO is on sale at Mrs. Ada Jollie's. In Memoriam GREEN — In loving memory of my dear friend, George Green, who entered into rest three years ago, December 18. 1928. Sleep on, dear Georgie, and take your It is sweet to breathe your name; but Sweeter will be the day. When we shall meet again. By her devoted friend, MINNIE S. WALTER. Bishop, Md. BAILEY. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother and friend, Ellen Balley, who departed this life in full triumph of faith, just one year ago: By her loving and devoted daughter and granddaughters, MRS. BELL GERALDIN' and IRENE BELL. BROOKS—In loving memory of my dear husband, John T. Brooks, who departed nine years ago on December 17, 1820. In sad, but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Roxie Bethel, who passed away one year ago. December 18, 1928: You suffered hours, yes, hours of pain, To wait for cure, but all in vain! Till God alone knew what was best, He called you home to give you rest. We think of her in silence. No eyes can see us weep. Though within our aching hearts Her memory will always linger on. By her son and daughter-in-law, MABEL and LESTER BETHEL. GREEN—Annie. In loving memory of my dear mother, who passed away five years ago to-day, December 21, 1924: Softly at night the stars are gleaming Upon a lonely grave. Recalls the smile and the beloved voice of our dear mother. Who once bore the sweet daughter, GENEVA ROSS, 145 W.汪安墅-st. HANNAH ALLEN—In loving memory—dear mother, Hannah who departed this life one year ago. December 23, 1928: Peacefully sleeping, resting from your toils. The world's weary trouble and conflicts are over. In silence she suffered, in patience the bore. Until God called her home to suffer no more. We shall meet you some day, where we shall clasp glad hands never no more to part. We shall be saved son and daughter-in-law, REV. W. W. ALLEN and ERTIF T. ALLEN. HAWKINS—Leander. In loving memory of our dear Father, who slept away one year ago, December 24, 1928: He beade none a last farewell. He said good-bye to none. The heavenly hearth he opened, the voice said, "Come!" And with farewell unspoken. He gently entered Home. Our dear Father sleeps in silence; his sad and lonely are the hearts of those Who loved him best. His loving wife and children. JENKINS—In loving, remembrance of our dear son and brother, John J. Jenkins, who passed away four years ago, December 12, 1925: Peaceful be thy sleep. By his loving mother and sister, S. S. JANE JENKINS, 432 N. Eden St. LAWSON In loving memory of our Farfield County Carpenter departed this life one year ago. December 16, 1928. Asleep in Jesus that is rest. By his cousin, WILLETTE J. PER-RIGAM MARY J. WEEKS. SIMMS—In loving remembrance of my devoted son, who departed this life two years ago, December 21, 1927: Dear Robert, you are not forgotten. Though on earth you are no more; Still in memory you are with us, As you were before. By his Mother and Sisters. SMALLWOOD—In sad but loving remembrance—in our dear mother, Jessica, we passed away seventeen years, December 22, 1913: Deep in our heart lies a picture of a loved one laid to rest. In memory's frame we shall keep it. Because she was one of the best. We have only your memory, dear mother. To our whole life through. But the sweetness will linger forever as we treasure the image of you. By her sons, RAYMOND AND WASHINGTON SMALLWOOD. VING—Robert Liewellen—In loving memory of our dear son and our loving brother, who passed away December 18, 1919: There are loved ones who miss you sadly. sadly, And find the time long since you want. And we think of you daily and hourly, But try to be brave and content. But there are tears that we shed in silence. We cannot. Lord, thy purpose see But all is well that'd done by Thee. By his parents, MR. and MRS. CHARLES C. WING and BROTHERS. WING—In fond remembrance of our grandson and nephew. Robert L. van der veer died 10 years ago. December 16, 1819. We always think of you. Llewellyn, in your home beyond the skies, Where you ar free from all pain And all your earthly trials. We long to hear your tender voice. As we move 1 can day to day. But thoughts of you in Paradise Give us strength to see the away. By his grandfather aunt, H. L BOYER and M. E. VILLIAMS. WAITURS—In loving remembrance of my dear father, August Waituris, who departed this life March 12. 1929. Oft and oft my thoughts wander To the grave so far away: Where we laid my dear father, Nine months ago today. What would happen to his hand his face to see To hear his voice and see his smile That meant so much to me. A happy home I once enjoyed How sweet the memory still But death has left a loneliness The world can never fill. By his loving daughter, MRS. EMMA MELURKIN. Three lonely years have passed away Since our great sorrows fell: The shock that we received that night We still remember well. Peacefully sleeping, resting at last. The work of great trouble and trials In silence she suffered, in patience she bore Till God called her home to suffer no more. We have lost our souls' companion A life linked with our own And day by day we missed her more And night by night we lived alone. By her devoted DAUGHTERS and GRANDCHILDREN. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Harry Butler wishes to express their thanks to their many friends for kind expressions of sympathy in the wake of help caused by a great shock and burdens caused by the horrible death by automobile accident. We especially appreciate the services rendered by Attorney Roy S. Bond, Rev. Jackson and Rev. Williams. And thank all those who sent floral (Signed) Wife. IDA WOODS BUTLER. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Katie Hill and Mrs. Lucy Campbell wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and sympathy shown them during their visit to their sister, George Carr, and also for the beautiful floral designs. Many thanks to the Rev. Dr. L. C. Goughy, the Rev. Dr. L. C. Goughy, Rev. Douglas, and the Harper Temple of the Elks. Thanks to Mrs. B. Holiday for the beautiful music rendered byisters, Mrs. KATTE HILL and Mrs. JUCIY CAMPBELL. A WORTHY PROMINENT CHURCHMAN PASSES TO HIS REWARD Matthew Anderson, the beloved husband of the late Mary C. Anderson, departed this life Saturday evening, December 7, 2013, at his residence, Birmingham, A.A. Co., Md. He was born in A.A. Co., Md. October 3, 1854. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 6, 2013, at his residence, which he had been a member for 57 years. He served many offices in said church, as steward, class leader, local preacher, and local deacon during the last 25 years. He was greatly beloved by the church. The services were in charge of the pastor, the Rev. L. A. Carter, and the following speakers who delivered touching and eloquent教训, enlightenment, encouragement, local deacon, East Midtown, Dr. W. C. Brown of East Midtown, Dr. W. C. Jackson of Baltimore, Md.; Dr. W. George Johnson of Social Baptist Church, Baltimore; Bro. O. L. Green, representing the class membership, spoke. He was offered by Local Preacher John Young, who was offered by Local Preacher Hardesty of Annapolis, Md. The funeral was largely attended by the many friends with an overflow audience outside the church TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Is To Inform the Public That Harold W. Downs is no longer connected with the ALBERT INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION 1230 Pennsylvania Avenue Baltimore, Md. He is survived by five sons and five daughters, as follows: Amos C. Harriet, L. Adam and Clara Anderson of Brownwoods; Prudence C. Johnson and Griffin D. Anderson of Mulberry Hill; Ida L. Stewart, Roland C. and Bernard R. Anderson, of Baltimore; M. Thomas Anderson of Annapolis and Esther A. Brown of Philadelphia. Pa.; 35 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. BEST BETS in BUSINESS in ALTIMORE WHY GO DOWNTOWN FOR A NOTARY PUBLIC Stop in the AFRO-AMERICAN office and save yourself some steps. 421 NORTH EUTAW STREET We Specialize in Mountain Bals and Vells CREDIT! KERMISCI. JEWELRY CO. INC. 1223 Pennsylvania Ave. 678 W. Baltimore St TIRES, REPAIRS, STORAGE, ETC. CENTRAL TIRE SERVICE 629 N. Howard St NEW & USE TIRES TIRE BARGAINS UNITED STATES ROYAL CORD Balloon Tires Less than Wholesale Price. See Fax. S. JONES TIRE STORE 209 N. Howard Street GOOD USED TIRES Low Prices All Sizes MARTIN J. BAKRY 1700 N. CHARLES ST. VERNON 4192 SOFT DRINKS AND BEVERAGES DRINK Try-me BEVERAGES DRINK Coca-Cola IN BOTTLES RUN RIGHT TO Reads Felt Mattress, $12.00; Managoyah Post Bed, $25.00; Managoyah Post Box Spring, $25.00; Hair Mattress, $25.00, 5% of the cost of Mattresses is the material inside. If your mattress is lumpy, call Vernon 0238 and call it over. SANITARY MATTRESS CO., 921 Madison Ave. Baltimore, MD PRESCRIPTIONS PURE DRUG? QUICK SERVICE M. STRASBURGER PHARMACIST North and Madison Aves. Lafayette 1778 AUCTION! Every Tuesday and Friday, 10:30 108 N. HOWARD STREET (FRIESDAY) AND FRIDAYS, 10:30 A. You should Attend Annie's for Purchase, Household Goods, Ruex China, Klu. T. NEWEL. E. T. NEWELLA Auctioneer $ 69.00 HARFORD ELECTRIC CO. 821 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD CAMBERSVILLE 8107 FOR RENT FOR RENT--826 Harlem Ave. $16; 834 N. Freemont Ave. $13. In perfect condition. Apply 910 Harlem Ave. 1034 GILMOR ST.-House for rent; 6 rooms and bath; electric lights. Apply 936 N. Stricker St. D-21. 1107 N. MOUNITI ST.-Room house for rent; gas and electric: $6.50 per week. Apply 1113 Argyle Ave. D-14. 638 PERKINS AVE--3 story dwelling; 749 Wilmer Ct., near Biddle; 3 story dwelling with 12 rooms. 636 Perkins Ave.-Second story apartment. Rents reasonable. Apply at 1050 Myrtle Ave. FOR RENT-Store & 8 rooms, bath, kitchen, gas and electric, papered and painted. Phone Noremont 2057. Dwruf $9.00 per week. Key at 940 Drudl Hill Ave. 405 HEAVER STREET — 6 rooms electric, newly padded, $5 per week. 1009-15-17 Ashleigh reduced to 48 per week. 1605 Angley reduced to 48 per week. rent reduced to $5.5 per week. Apply on premises or phone Liberty 203. D-21 NICE NINE-ROOM HOUSE—Bath, shelter and furnace. House in good condition. $10 weekly. Apply .005 Etaw-lap. Laffai 3297. 432 E. FEDERAL-ST.—2-story house, good condition; oppose school. 2312 Etting-st., near North- Rear, unremainable. Apply Mrs. Harris. 1486. Eutaw-lap. Phone, Lafai 1486. If you are thinking of moving I can get you suited. I have 2 and 3-story rooms and rent. I Apply MRS. S. HARRIS 2422 Flight, Plight Lafayette 1866 FOR RENT FOR RENT -2nd and 3rd floor apartment, 241 W. Hoffman St. Separate gas and electric meter. Apply Geo. Kremer's, 107 Park Ave. 3-8 527 W. MULBERRY STREET—Beautiful w. apartment, close to shopping district. All conveniences. $6 per week. Phone, Glimor 5989. J-4 647 N. CALHOUN-ST—Cozy furnished apartment in attractive house. Hot water heat, gas, electric. Completely furnished for housekeeping. $4 a week. 918 N. ARLINGTON-AV—4-room apartment, bath, everything up-to-date, including heat. Apply Mrs. S. Hettle 442 Eutaw-pl. Phone Lafayette 1486. BEAUTIFUL APARTMENTS Cheap. N. Glimor 518. 1st floor, 4 rooms. $1,899. 2nd floor, 2 rooms. $2.50. 1515 W. Lexington, first floor, 4 rooms. $5. 1386 N. Calhoun, large rooms. $5. Applies 925 W. Baltimore. Phone Calvert 2125-W. 1709 MADISON-AV-2, rooms, furnished apt. Also 3-room apt. furnished or unfurnished. 1326 N. Glimor-st. Call Lafayette 4137 268 ROBERT-ST—Nicely furnished front room; heat and hot water included. Suitable for 2 working girls or married couple. APARTMENTS for rent. 1357 N. Stricker. 1609 McCullah. 1611 McCullah. House. 1309 Smith. Phone. Madison 1793. FURNISHED APARTMENTS—Gas. Realty Go. 923 Madison Ave. Vernon 7492; evening. Liberty 2667. GLENHOLDEN APARTMENTS—807 N. Premont Ave. two rooms, kitchen, bath, heat. 752. Apply 910 Harlem Ave. 268 McCULLOH ST.— Apartment for rent on second floor, hot water and heat. 82° N. CARROLLTON AVENUE—Modern apartment, 2nd floor, opposite Lafayette Park. All conveniences. Phone Lafayette 0736. D-21. 893-895 PARK AVE----Furnished or unfurnished APEV: 1. 2, or 3 rooms. $2.50 to $5.50. Also good store: Connectable Phone facetytec 8091, 8092 Whitney avenue. t.f. FIRST CLASS APARTMENTS. 3 & 5 rooms, also store or office for rent. Apply 1216 Druid Hill Avenue. 527 W. MULBERRY STREET—Beautiful apartment for rent, close to the shopping district. All conveniences, $6 per week. Phone Lafayette 5998 D-14. 1715 MADISON AVE—Beautiful apartment, 3 large rooms and bath. A-1 condition. All conveniences $7.50 per week. Phone Lafayette 5998 D-21. 25M MADISON-AV—Modern apartment, 4 rooms, kitchen and bath, hot water heat. Reasonable. 1408 BLOCK MADISON-AV—Third floor apartment in home with owner. Call Madison 5816, evenings and Saturday. NEWLY PAPERED and painted apartments, 5 rooms and bath. Also store or club room on Drudl Hill avenue. Apply 1216 Drudl Hill avenue. K.I. NICELY FURNISHED APARTMENT—Living room, bed-room, dining room and kitchen. 2nd floor. $5.00 weekly. Apply 1905 Eutaw-pl. Lafayette 5997. 1105 MADISON-AV—2nd floor; hot water heat, private bath, electric lights. Phone Tuxedo 0452. NIGELY FURNISHED 1ST FLOOR APARTMENT—Living room, 2 bedrooms and kitchen. In South Baltimore. $4 weekly. Also 6-room completely furnished house. Apply 1905 1095 Eutau-pl. Lafayette 3297. Tuxedo Apartments $5.00 a Week end Up Complete apartments. Private bath. steam heat, hot and cold water. JANITOR SERVICED Apply 2121 Oak Street OR CALL ME. COOK. VERNON 5151. ROOMS 2409 MADISON AVE. — Attractive second stor room for a quiet, single gentleman. Furnished or unfurnished. Phone Madison 9050. J-4 1505 MADISON AVE. — Third floor. Nicely furnished room with use of kitchen and salle de bain, single person or married couple. Reasonable. J-4 CATONSVILLE PINES—The subur- bial development with all city im- provements. Vernon 7356. L.F. 824 EDMONDON AVENUE — Two nicely furnished rooms. Board very reasonable. D-22 2017 McCULLON STREET — Nicely furnished room, hot water heat and electric light, suitable for man or woman. $3.50 per week. Phone. Madison 2502-J. D-28 2138 McCULLON ST.-Furnished room for rent, to refined couple lady or gent. Phone Madison 1858-J. D-23 FOR SALE 3 Houses, 3000 block of Demonstr Ave. (Pimlico). $100 down, $11 weekly. A Story House, 9 rooms, gas, electric and furniture, $30 down, $11 weekly. Many Houses and Apartments For Rent. 1 HAVE TWO CHOICE LOTS in CATONSVILLE PINES On which I sold $124. Most leave city and will sell my equity for $20. Write to Box S. Afro-American and I will come and see you. FOR SALE Beautiful Stone Church On West Franklin Street. Modern wide street. Seats 300. REASONABLE Write Box M, Afro-American 10 USED CARS Wisner Auto Co. 24 Hours Efficient Service 7—DAYS PER WEEK—7 STORAGE Day, Night, Week or Month Gas Filling Station Oiling-Greasing 511-19 Wilson Street Phone, Madison 9479 W. W. JINDERHUGES. Player Technician, 27 years experience in tuning, w. repairing, rebuilding and refinishing. Work guaranteed. esthetically given, piano, 82; Pianos, $2.50). Used pianos bought and sold, cash or credit. PHONE MADISON 2403 BALTIMORE, MD. Write Box H, Afro-American. lau-li REWARD Large Revolver Oyewale person, a large goods loader of the person who stole goods last October, including a large revolver and a large Amont Avenue Catonville, Md. LOST! Silver Link Bracelet with Silver Football, by Mrs. Harris between her residence. 2233 Division Street, and 2213 Penn Ave. Ave., Sunday, Dec. 8th. Reward. MOVE RIGHT IN $8 PER WEEK BUYS 1425 North Mount Street 2 STORY, SIN ROOMS AND BATH. Electric, heat, newly papered and painted, throughout. Price $2550.00 ELK REALTY CO. 110 EAST LENINGTON STREET PHONE, PLAZA 2650. USED $100 For your old car, provided it will run to our salesroom, on any car selling above $350. We work privately with selling price, down payment and market notes. This has been in effect for about 15 years, and we guarantee that these prices have not been missed to take care of this unusual offer. Our stock of used cars is limited to four model cars in the medium priced field. It includes Essex, Hulsonls, Buicka, Huppe, Dodge, Chevrolet, Chevysles, Nashs, Oaklands, Pontiac. LAMBERT'S LAMBERT'S The House Of Confidence Open till 6 P.M. Closed Sunday. USED "CAR DEPARTMENT", 115 W. Read St., N3310. Buy Here! Our new used-car showroom is conveniently located just a few steps north of Mt. Royal Ave. Drop in and pay us a visit. Look over the cars we have listed below, they're all first-class makes and ready to go. Many others too at various prices. You're welcome even if you just come in and shop around. 1928 PACKARD 6 Sedan. Good mechanical condition and looks very presentable. $250 down. 1925 CADILLAC Coach. Good paint, fair mechanical condition. $100 down. 1928 PEERLAC 6 Sedan. Looks and acts like new. Painted gray. A No. 1 throughout. $300 down. 1928 CHEYROLET Sedan. Very low mileage. Paint like new. Motor and tires first class. $150 down. 1927 BUICK 4-Pass. Coupe. Has had splendid care and has just been repainted. Looks and acts first-class, and only $200 down. 1929 FRANKLIN Sedan. Finished in Blue Duro and reinforced. The all-wheeled car can be built on two axles for mechanical guarantee. $300 down. 1927 NASH Coach. All new tires, Blue Duro body, Sturdy and reliable, and $150 down. 1927 CHENROLET Coach. Four new tires. Appearance O. K. $75 down and its yours. 1927 HULSON Coach. Good tires, paint and motor. A tip-up buy. $100 down. Look it over. 1927 OLDSMOBILE Coach. Carries our mechanical guarantees. "Nut-tuck." $150 down. 1927 ESSEN Short Coupe. Driven 7,000 miles and looks mighty good. Buy it at $150 down. 1928 CHENROLET Coach. Plenty of good desirable transportation in this car, and only $70 down. 1925 BUILK Coach. A car that looks good and runs better than you would expect. $80 down. 1925 NASH Coach. 6 wire wheels, slightly appearance. Newly printed. $300 down. Convenient Terms, Of Course Your Car Accepted In Trade Franklin Motor Car Co Kneip Oldsmobile Co. 1112-1116 CATHEDRAL ST AND OUR NEW STORE AT 1143-1123 MARYLAND AVE. Open Events and Sunday. "In Business Since 1912" Wisner 24 Hours Eff 7—DAYS P STOP Day, Night, W Gas Filling Station 511-19 Wi Phone, M Help Wanted WANTED—A hairdresser with own allowing to rent a booth in modern bedroom for information call Madison 0039, afternoons. YOUNG WOMEN WANTED We need the services of young women, light complexion, in every community for a position that pays well. Part time or entire time. We can show you how to make $3.00 or more per day, a good job, neat and attractive look, taking interest day day giving references. Bruce's Drug Store, Scottsville, Va. t.f. FIREMEN, Brakemen, Baggagemen (white or colored). Sleeping Car, Train Porters (colored). $150-$500 monthly. Experience unrestricted. 227 Railway Bureau, East St. Louis, t.f. AGENTS WANTED IP YOU VAN' an opportunity to get your groceries and household supplies at wholesale, and make $15 cash profit a day besides, send me your name immediately. No ex-fence necessary. ALBERT-MILLS, 3892 MONMOUTH, CINCINNATI, O. HELP WANTED-MALE DETECTIVES—Travel, make secret investigations, Experience unnecessary. Particulars to: American Detective System, 2190-D Broadway, New York. SANKRUFT AND BARGAIN GALES—His profits. We start you, furnishing everything. DISTRIBUTORS, Dept. 320, 429 W. Superior, Chicago. CARS Chevrolet RECONDITIONED CARS With An O. K. That Counts 30 Day Guarantee NO DOWN PAYMENT Required Of Property Owners WE TRADE YOUR Low Finance Terms 1929 Chevrolet Coach .....$485 1929 Chevrolet Sedan .....$515 1929 Chevrolet Roadster ..$410 1929 Ford Roadster .....$370 1929 Chevrolet Coach .....$385 1929 Chevrolet Coupe .....$370 1929 Chevrolet Landau .....$410 1929 Chevrolet Sedan .....$395 1929 Chevrolet Roadster ..$295 1928 Chevrolet Touring .....$265 1928 Chevrolet Coach .....$420 1927 Chevrolet Sedan .....$295 1927 Chevrolet Coach .....$245 1927 Chevrolet Coupe .....$240 1927 Chevrolet Touring ..$205 1927 Chevrolet Roadster ..$245 1927 Ford Coupe .....$145 1925-1926 Chevrolet a nd Ford Coaches, Coupes, Sedans, Landaus, Tourings and Road- sters $75 to .....$200 Buy Here With Confidence Park Circle Motor Co. Chevrolet Factory Dealers 3426 REISTERSTOWN ROAD ABOVE CARLIN'S PARK Phone For a Demonstration Liberty 0300. Always Open. The Harter B. Hull Co. REALIZES "A Used Car is only as Dependable as the Dealer who sells it." THAT IS YOUR PROTECTION 1926 NASH C. 1927 DODGE Sr. Sedan $243 1927 DODGE Sedan $50 1927 CADILAC Sedan $46 1928 DODGE VI. Sedan $8 1927 CHEVROLET Sedan $5 1927 DODGE Victory Sedan $5 1928 ESSON CO. $3 1928 BUICK Sedan $3 1928 CHRYSLER Touring $14 1928 PLYMOUTH Coach $4 1928 WHITE COUPER $2 1928 DOVROLET Sedan $6 1928 DODGE Coupe $12 1928 VICTORY BOUGHT $4 1928 BUICK Coach $1 TRUCKS 1928 CHEVROLET Panel. $263 1924 CHEVROLET Panel. $11 1925 CHEVROLET BULL $2 1924 DODGE Panel $1 1923 DODGE Chassis $8 1927 DODGE Panel $1 1927 DODGE Panel $2 1927 STAR Panel $2 1927 DODGE Panel $10 1927 DODGE $2 The HARTER B. HULL CO. 20th St. at REMINGTON Homewood CO. 107, City No. 10 and 25. OPEN EVENING DODGE DISTRIBUTORS. Miscellaneous WANTED — Old U. G. A. Postage Stamps, a so Town cancelled stamps bought. Drop card. Hjort. 514 Park Avenue, Baltimore. D-28. HAVE A BABY GIRL for adoption. Light brown skin with straight hair. People must have good home. Apply 1532 Brevard Street, near McMechen St., Baltimore. TO WHOM I MAY CONCERN: As Henry Smoke was already married to Fannie Smoke, of South Carolina, when he married me, the Imagines me the right way. Foreman. Foreman. So please don't call me Clara Smoke any more, but call me Clara W. Foreman. CLARA WATERS FOREMAN Warrenton Road Guilford, Baltimore. Md. WOULD LIKE TWO GIRLS—To board, around the ages of 8 or 9 years old, Box D, AFRO-AMERICAN. Auto Co. Sufficient Service PER WEEK—7 GARAGE Week or Month Oiling-Greasing Lison Street Madison 9479 HOSPITAL For Technician, 27 years experience These Stores Welcome Your Patronage --- Special Reductions for Xmas Last Minute Suggestions for Late Shoppers: It will be easy for you if you have put off shopping until the last minute—to buy at Carlton's. Perfect merchandise and reasonable prices make shopping here a pleasure. SENT TO CHELTENHAM. Charged with being a minor without proper care, Norman Waters, 16. 616 W. Saratoga street, was com- Xmas Gifts for LIONEL TRAINING On Display For Your Christmas Garden An Assortment of Floor, Bridge and Table Lamps Also All Kinds of Electric Fixture Christmas Wreath complain with bulb... 79c Hot Point Iron with rod... $3.50 Calvert B. 618 E. Baltimore Lighting Open Evenings Until 10 P. M. PROMPY ATTENTION TO 100 MUSIC ROLLS FREE PLAYER PIANOS $195 $1.50 Weekly Bench FREE Other PIANOS from... $19 UP PLAYER-PIANOS from... $95 UP OPEN EVERY EVER NATION PIANO CO. 322-324 N. Gift for HIM from Last Minute Suggestions for easy for you if you have pu- minute—to buy at Carlto and reasonable prices make CARLTON SHIRTS $1.95 Up CARLTON TIES $1.00 and Up SEE THESE CHRISTMAS VALUES! mitted to the Chichetenham Reformatory after a preliminary hearing in juvenile, court, Thursday. For the Home Gentle Mazda Tree Lights Set of 8. Complete.....89c Modern-lite Shadow Lamp finished on-silver $350 Electric Co. St. Calvert 3958 Service Saturday Until 11 P. M. OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS Santa Says: The BEST Gift of ALL Used Pianos $19 Up $500 DOWN Delivers This Player Piano to Your Home for Christmas DNAAL COMPANY HOWARD ST. Gifts from CARLTON Late Shoppers: It will be off shopping until the last n's. Perfect merchandise shopping here a pleasure. CARLTON HATS $2.95 Up CARLTON HOSIERY GATONSVILLE, Md.-TPa drama, "School D.ya." sented last Monday night, Dec. December 2. at Grace A.M.E. Church, —a an amusing affair. Lrs. W.T. Addison, directress, MRS. LARA B. OW" is still y isk. He graduated, Luther, B. O. cus. from church Sunday night, on account of illness. Boots and her Buddies Club are busy arranging a fashion show, to 12, given in Grace A.M.E. Church. Jerome Holland was sick and Pd to be cared for the church Sunday night, standing her Elks' service services. A pig foot supper was held Monday night, December 16, at the home of Miss Jane Foreman, by the Emma Williams, Temple Marching Club of Elks. The League, President's Association of Maryland held session at Grace A.M.E. Church Sunday, December 15. Rob Henson, president. Crescent A. Lodge No. 355, and Emma William Temple No. 358, L.B.P.O.E.W., held memorial services at Grace A.M.E. Church, Sunday night. December 15. Pully 600 peo- STEINWAY The great majority of Steinway pianos are bought by people in moderate circumstances. They consider the family budget. They follow the principle of true economy. They make their investment in the skill, knowledge and integrity of four generations of the Steinway family. In return they receive decade after decade, infinitely more than the purchase price. For the best is always the most satisfactory in the end, always the assurance of the greatest advantage to the buyer. Thrifty amateurs, the great pianists, and the most celebrated figures in the world of music buy the Steinway for other reasons than economy. But no matter for what reason it is purchased, it returns a lifetime of satisfaction. The owner of a Steinway never regrets its purchase; never wants, and need never buy another piano. KRANTZ-SMITH CO. C. J. LEVIN, President 412 N. Howard St. Merry Xmas MEYERS 1723 Pennsylvania Ave. SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY WHAT'S MORE? We are leaders of High Grade Shoes at Low Prices! STAR BRAND" PRODUCT BEDROOM SLIPPERS 47c Up "WE TRUST YOU" Select Your Xmas Clothing Now And Pay as You Wear!!! A Wonderful Showing of the New Styles in Ladies' Coats and Dresses Men's Suits and Overcoats Any Style and Color You May Select. Quality Tailored. Open Every Night PHONE MADISON 1588 LIEPMAN'S 1824 PENNA AVE. Look. For Electric Sign Nearest Robert St. The Afro-American, Baltimore, Saturday, December 21, 1929 ple crowded in the church. The services were impressive. Many visiting lodges at Sunday. at 11 a.m., Bishop Davis filled BASSETT'S TOY Shop up town. We have the largest s- center of the city. For nearly fifty year- s, Baltimore have bought their toys for the k- reasonable for the best merchandise. Velocipedes $3.49 to $10.98 AUTOS $5.98 to $22.50 Auto A $5.98 Sidewalk Bike $9.98 to $22.50 Mechanical Trains 98e to $5.00 Electrify $6.00 Doll Carriages $2.25 to $16.50 Erector Sets $9e to $15.00 DO A Assort Colore SETT'S TOY SPECIAL Up town. We have the largest selection of toys the city. For nearly fifty years the people owe have bought their toys for the kiddies here. Our for the best merchandise. Miles 0.98 AUTOS $5.98 to $22.50 Auto Airplanes $5.98 to $12.50 Kids $1.49 Dike 12.50 Mechanical Trains 98e to $5.00 Electric Trains $6.00 to $12.00 Roll ages 6.50 Exceter Sets 89e to $15.00 DOLLS A Large Assortment of Colored Dolls $3.29 BASSETT'S TOY SPECIALS Shop up town. We have the largest selection of toys outside the center of the city. For nearly fifty years the people of Northwest Baltimore have bought their toys for the kiddies here. Our prices are reasonable for the best merchandise. Velocipedes $3.46 to $10.98 AUTOS $5.98 to $22.50 Auto Ampipines $5.98 to $13.50 Kidle Kits $1.49 to $4.98 Sidewalk Bike $9.98 to $22.50 Mechanical Trains 98c to $5.00 Electric Trains $6.00 to $12.00 16x36 Roller Bearing Wagons $4.50 Doll Carriages $2.25 to $16.50 Executor Sets 89c to $15.00 DOLLS A Large Assortment of Colored Dolls DESKS $3.25 to $19.98 G.R.BASSETT GIFT HOSIER THE IDEA GIVE HER SILK HOSIER THE IDEAL GIFT Sheer Chiffon Perfect Quality Hose $1.00 to $2.50 Ladies' Out Service Weight Sizes B Ladies' Service Weight Perfect Quality 98c to $1.98 Long Lengh Chiffon or Se $1.98 Sheer Chiffon Hose Fancy Heels $1.50 to $2.50 Interwoven 50c, 75c Silk and Wool Hose 49c to $1.95 We Have the M Line of Ladies Hose In N.W. LEVIE'S SHOE STORE A MERRY CHRI Compliments of GALLACH SINCE 1899 Paint — Hardware SKATES $1.59 Tree Lights $1.10 Ea M LA 1640-42 PENNSYLVANIA Toy Auto $1.19 Gun Shells Elec G TOYS — GAMES — NO WOOD DOLLS FREE WITH EACH GIFT HOSIERY THE IDEAL GIFT GIVE HER SILK HOSIERY THE IDEAL GIFT Mr Chiffon Quality Hose 0 to $2.50 Ladies' Out Size Hose Service Weight or Chiffon Sizes 9½ to 11. Ladies' Long Length Hose Chiffon or Service Weight $1.95 Chiffon Hose Money Heels 0 to $2.50 Men's Interwoven Socks 50c, 75c, $1.00 D Wool Hose to $1.95 We Have the Most Complete Line of Ladies' and Men's Hose In N.W. Baltimore. VIE'S SHOE STORE 1735 A MERRY CHRISTMAS Compliments of GALLAGHER'S SINCE 1839 Hardware TES 59 Tree Lights $1.10 Edison Mazda LAMPS PA 75 1640-42 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Auto 19 Gun Shells Electric Goods GA 10 TOYS — GAMES — NOVELTIES WOOD DOLLS FREE WITH EACH PURCHASE GIFT HOSIERY THE IDEAL GIFT GIVE HER SILK HOSIERY THE IDEAL GIFT Sheer Chiffon Perfect Quality Hose $1.00 to $2.50 Ladies' Out Size Hose Service Weight or Chiffon Sizes Big to 11. Service Weight Perfect Quality 98c to $1.98 Ladies' Long Length Hose Chiffon or Service Weight $1.95 Sheer Chiffon Hose Fancy Heels $1.50 to $2.50 Men's Interwoven Socks 50c, 75c, $1.00 Ladies' Silk and Wool Hose 49c to $1.95 We Have the Most Complete Line of Ladies' and Men's Hose in N.W. Baltimore. TOYS — GAMES — NOVELTIES WOOD DOLLS FREE WITH EACH PURCHASE Gallagher Hardware Company 1640-42 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Canaries That Sing! Bishop's Quality Counts When You Buy a Bird GET THE "BEST" at Bishop's Pet Shop 311 NORTH EUTAW ST. [A Canary for Xmas] Canaries That Sing! Bishop's Quality Counts When You Buy a Bird GET THE "BEST" at Bishop's Pet Shop 311 NORTH EUTAW ST. A Canary for Xmas ```markdown ``` Canaries That Sing! Bishop's Quality Counts When You Buy a Bird GET THE "BEST" at Bishop's Pet Shop 311 NORTH EUTAW ST. A Canary for Xmas The Sweetest Gift of All A WRITTEN GUARANTEE WITH EACH BIRD Harte Mountain Songsters, $5.50 Each..... $6.50 St. Amhersters Roller Canaries, Each..... $8.50 Bishop's Grand Opera Canaries, Each..... $8.50 A complete line of Domestic and Imported Canary Cages, Stands, etc. Moderately priced Parrots, Tropical Birds and Small Pets Fancy and Tropical Fish The Very Latest Novelties in AQUARIUMS, AQUARIIA STANDS AND ACCESSORIES The Chime Canary Cage Assorted Colors, will Attractive Stand to Must Quite Complete $5.50 Dome Canary Cage Brass $2.65 Full Circle Brass Stand $3.75 Exptimus Fish Aquarium 2-Gallon Crystal Bowl Wrought-Iron Stand Colors Each $2.15 2-Gallon Goldfish Bowl and Wrought-Iron Floor Stand $1.45 1-Gall. Bowl: Miniatl Bronze and Green. $1.45 Drum Bowl Outfit Bowl 2-Gallon cannery with wrought-Iron floor Stand $2.15 For Boy or Girl Aquarium AQUARIUM About 2-Gallon Cannery $1.60 Egyptian Table Decoration 2-Gallon Bowl: Green and Gold Wrought-Iron Stand, $1.35 IVY BOWLS Complete With Pot- ted Ivory Chains, etc. 65c Table Decoration 2-gallon squint hourly wrought-Iron 95c Bishop's New Book on Birds free with every Canary sold. 104 pages of valuable information on the care of Pets. 311 N. EUTAW ST. the pulpit at Grase A.M.E. Church, and preached a sermon. He also gave an interesting talk on Africa. The congregation gave a contribution for Afrika. After serv- JOY SPECIALS Largest selection of toys outside the city years the people of Northwest for the kiddies here. Our prices are are. Auto Airplanes $5.98 to $13.50 Electric Trains $6.00 to $12.00 DOLLS A Large Assortment of Colored Dolls Kiddie Kars $1.49 to $4.98 16x26 Roller Bearing Wagons $4.50 DESKS $3.25 to $18.98 TT 1648 PENNA. AVENUE Opp. Lafayette Market SIERY THE IDEAL GIFT HOSIERY GIFT 's' Out Size Hose Size Weight or Chiffon Sizes 1/2 to 11. Ladies' Long Length Hose Chiffon or Service Weight $1.95 Men's Werwoven Socks 50c, 75c, $1.00 Save the Most Complete of Ladies' and Men's In N.W. Baltimore. DEAL RE: 1735 PENNA. AVENUE CHRISTMAS ements of GHER'S EST. 1839 ware — Tools Edison Mazda LAMPS PAINT 75¢ Qt. VANIA AVENUE Electric Goods GAMES 10¢ Up — NOVELTIES WITH EACH PURCHASE es That Sing! hop's Can You Buy a Bird at Bishop's Pet Shop EUTAW ST. Took Christmas Chickens Fred Washington, 17, 918 Mellman street, and William Robinson, 17, 827 McKim street, were committed to jail after a hearing in the Northeast- ern police station for the larceny of a crate of chickens from James R. Scroggs, Saturday. Dr. Daniel M OPTOME 1540 Pennsylvania Ave. GIFTS THAN Apairofcorr For your mother, father, fri appreciated, never forgotten THESE CHRI VALUE XMAS GREETINGS. Many of Them RELIABLE MILLINERY STORE 421 N. Eutaw St. Women's and Misses Select HATS MOURNING HATS a Specialty For your mother, father, friend or sweetheart will be appreciated, never forgotten, and a most useful gift! SEE THE VAL SEE THESE CHRISTMAS VALUES! Come early and take your choice of these amazing values! They won't last long at these remarkably low prices! Every garment in both of our stores reduced for the Holidays Quality and prices cannot be duplicated anywhere in the city at these prices during this amazing sale! LARGE SELECTION of Silk and Tweed Dresses All Styles Sizes From 16 to 50. Price $2.98 Saventers Jersey Silk Suits, Y of Grown Neck All shades. $1.49 Largest selection ever offered at the 90 many on hand and come early. SUITS OVERCOATS FREE! To All Our Patrons During We W Beautiful Imported Caler Largest selection of suits and overcoats ever offered at these prices. We have n't many on hands, so see our services, and come early. All sizes and styles. SUITS ..... $14.95 OVERCOATS ..... $12.95 FREE!! Our Patrons During This Special Holiday We Will Give a Imported Calendar for the Coming ROGRES DEPARTMENT STORES 904-906 WEST BALTIMORE STREET 1007 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Our Wish Is That You May at You May Have the Happiest GIFTS PERFUMERY Is Always a Charming Gift "A bottle of this 'Dier-kiss' or this Hudnut special" in a tasty box will make a most degradable and welcome Christ- mas gift. We have many kinds at many prices, and you'll find the selection pleas- ant. An Attractive Selection of Colgate Toilet Sets Fan Tan Toilet Sets Day Dream Toilet Sets PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS IN ALL SIZES Writing Paper in Boxes—Priced 39c to $2.50 Northwestern Pharmacies 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., cor. Dolphin St., Phone Madison 4173 900 Harlem Ave., cor. Fremont Ave., Phone Madison 3205 1016 Druid Hill Ave., cor. Oxford St., Phone Vernon 1875 And May the New Year Bring You Peace and Prosperity ices he was the guest at dinner of the Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Addison, at their apartment. Mrs. Sadonia Woodland, who has been visiting her sister in New York, returned "While the Shepherds Watch," a cantata, will be rendered by Grace A. M. E. Sunday School, December 29. at 8 p.m., directed by Mrs. Alice King, assisted by Mrs. Ida Tor- ney. James Smith is nursing a badly broken arm, the result of cranking his automobile. Work began Monday on relocating the parsonage of Crice A.M.I.G. Church. --- The Nation's Biggest All Negro Weekly You can Buy Economically and Conveniently at these stores! Daniel M. Chasson OPTOMETRIST Pennsylvania Ave., opp. McMechen St. THAT WIN APPRICTIATION of correct Glasses her, father, friend or sweetheart will be never forgotten, and a most useful gift! CHRISTMAS UES! stores reduced for the Holidays. Quality and prices cannot be duplicated anywhere in the city at these prices during this amazing sale! VERY SPECIAL Fur Trimmed Coats These won't last long, better come in daily. Take your pick. Suedes Tweeds ONLY $3.98 Large Assortment of SKIRTS To Match $1.49 and overcoats less. We have make our advice, cases and styles. ... 814.95 ... 812.95 FREE!!! is Special Holiday Sale e a for the Coming Year! the Happiest Christmas Ever CARDOVA, Md.—The Rev. Martin penned a fine sermon at Barretts Chapel Sa da afternoon. Little Dalford Pierce is improving the being operated at *Easton hospital*. William Green's hops weighed 560 pounds. Frank Green's weighed 614 pounds.