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SOCIETY NEWS PUB LISHED FREE Vol. XXXII. DR. JOHN C. ELLIS The most worshipful Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., Illin tion. President of the Home Trustee Board mission on Building, new Masonic and Oral Home at Rock Island, Ill The most worshipful Grand Master of the most worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., Illinois, and its jurisdiction. President of the Home Trustee Board, chairman of Commission on Building, new Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home at Rock Island, Ill. ANNUAL FARMERS' CONFERENCE AT HAMPTON, JUNE 28-29 Hampton Institute, Va.—Farmers' community clubs in Virginia will, within the next few days select delegates to send to the annual Hampton Farmers' Conference, June 28-29. Farmers and farmers' wives from Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and visitors from more distant states will participate in the program to which they look forward annually. conference. The prospect of better farming and raising of home and community standards will be shown by demonstration and exhibits. Dormitory rooms will be provided free of charge for those attending the conference. Those planning to come should notify their county farm and home demonstration agent, or write direct for reservations to the School of Agriculture, Hampton Institute. BULLETIN No. 9—SAFETY PAYS! Beginning with a musical program and moving pictures in Ogden Hall Monday evening, the following two days contain opportunities for group discussion on such topics as farm and home conveniences, dairying and hogs, poultry, garden pests and diseases. Members of the staff of the Agriculture School at Hampton Institute will assist in this work for the men, while the women's section will discuss such matters as health, poultry, and home economics. Opportunity to inspect tractors, milking machines, and farm equipment at Shellbanks Farm, as well as inspection of the horticultural department and the poultry plants, will be given. As is customary there will be a picnic at Shellbanks the first day of the conference. The farm and home demonstration agents of Virginia will attend this conference in a body and with them will come many outstanding farmers from rural communities of the state. John R. Hutcheson, director of extension for Virginia, will address the conference. Lorenzo Hall, State agent for extension work in North Carolina, will make an evening address. Those who believe in a better country life and have pledged themselves to strive for it will find help at this Help us your "big save life. MRS. DAISY M. CARTHELL-JOHNSON Worthy Grand Matron and vice-president of the Home Trustee Board, Order of Eastern Star. Vol. XXXII. Master of the most worshipful A. M., Illinois, and its jurisdic- ustee Board, chairman of Commi- cate and Order of Eastern Star k Island, Ill. conference. The prospect of better farming and raising of home and community standards will be shown by demonstration and exhibits. Dormi- tory rooms will be provided free of charge for those attending the confe- rence. Those planning to come should notify their county farm and home demonstration agent, or write direct for reservations to the School of Agriculture, Hampton Institute. BULLETIN No. 9—SAFETY PAYS! By Chief of Police Michael Hughes This is the time of the year when parents find it difficult to keep their children off the streets and away from the dangers they encounter. For the week ending June 11, 163 persons were bitten by dogs and about 80 per cent of this number was children. For the same period, seven children were killed and 117 were injured through vehicle accidents. Do not let your children play with dogs, particularly during the summer months. In case of dog bite, summon a physician immediately, and report the matter to your nearest police station. Do not let your children roller skate on the street. Warn them against hitching on vehicles. Caution them against riding bicycles on heavy traffic thoroughfares. Have your children make use of the public playgrounds. They are safe, the streets are not. Extreme caution should be exercised by auto drivers. The best way to watch the road is through the windshield. Help us to protect the children. Do your "bit" to prevent accidents and save life. --- THE BROAD AX Laying of the Cornerstone of the New Prince Hall Masonic and the Order of Eastern Star Home at Rock Island, Illinois on Sunday, June 12th. Many Chicago Citizens Were Present on that Occasion. Hon. Chester Thompson, Mayor of Rock Island, Welcomed the Citizens from Abroad at that Time, and Loudly Praised the Colored People of His Home Town. Dr. John C. Ellis, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of the State of Illinois, Delivered a Most Timely Address. One of the Business Cards of Mr. Julius F. Taylor Found Its Way Into the Strong Box, Which Contains the Past History of the Grand Lodge. This Newspaper, in 1924, Started the Unresistible Revolution, Which Finally Ended by the Construction of the New Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home at Rock Island, Illinois. On July 4, 1924 a great number of Masons met at Rock Island, Illinois, from all parts of this state. They had been ordered or commanded to assemble there at that point and date by the then most Worshipful Grand Master. The love feast or conference lasted almost two days and during that time the horrible and dangerous conditions at the Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home was up for discussion for each lodge throughout the state had sent from two to four delegates and there are about one hundred lodges (Masonic lodges) in it. The writer had been selected as one of the delegates to represent Royal Eagle Lodge No. 96, and had been requested to bring back to the lodge a complete report of everything of any importance which fell under our eyes. To come right down to it, the first or main object of the conference or love feast was to start the boom for the re-election of the then Grand Master for the fourth or fifth time. The two days that the writer spent at the home was devoted to looking into every nook and corner of it and we walked over every foot of the twelve acres of ground belonging to the home and what our eyes beheld did not look good to us. There were many things which struck us with much force. The first of them was the fact that the home was at that time and had been for many years located outside of the city limits of Rock Island and the nearest connection with the city water pipes and sewers to wash the refuse away was more than two miles away; that such unsanitary conditions were un- healthy and dangerous to the lives of the inmates; that in case a fire should break out, there being no connection with the city water works of Rock Island, and no tall ladders around or about the building, its itmates would be burned to death long before any relief could be extended to them. Those horrible conditions burned their way into the inner recesses of our warm and liberty loving heart which also rebelled against the idea or practice of permitting the matron to open and read all incoming letters addressed to the inmates before they were permitted to receive them and read their contents and also to read all outgoing letters before they were turned over to the mail man. That we thought was absolutely wrong for at no time in the past could the home be considered a criminal institution. Shortly after our return home, at that time, several of the high Masons who wanted to hold on to power and the good pickings, induced Col. Robert S. Abbott to visit the home, and in his article in connection with his visit to the home he set forth in the most glowing manner that it was all "peaches and cream" and bright sunshine for the old inmates. "That the only improvement really needed was a new gravel walk leading from the roadway to the home." Then the high Masons caused the article by Col. Abbott to be broadcasted, in which the writer was serevely condemned for stating the truth and nothing but the absolute truth in relation to the true conditions at the home. At that point or time we highly resolved to wage a desperate fight on that class of Masons who would not walk upright and toe the mark, like unto all true and honest Masons, and from the 1st of August, 1924, until the meeting of the Grand Lodge in October that year on the West Side, each week several thousand extra copies of this newspaper were sent free of charge to the head Masons residing in all parts of this state. It was set forth in those bursing articles that thousands and thousands of dollars had disappeared some way or other; that if the Grand Lodge had in its coffers the sixty thousand dollars which could not be accounted for over a long period of twenty years; that if the Grand Lodge officers had that money in the bank, that they would be able to buy or construct a fine home for the old inmates of the home and at the same time have plenty of money in the bank. Our articles or stories set the Masons throughout this state on fire, for they felt that they had been robbed of vast sums of their hard-earned money and, as stated before, that when the Grand Lodge convened on the West Side in October, 1924, and after fighting hard and going on for four or five days, they unhorsed the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary, and the present Grand Master, Dr. John C. Ellis was elected in his stead and R. W. Bro. R. A. Jackson was elected Grand Secretary, and many other new Grand Lodge officers were forced to the front. A great victory was won by this newspaper for it fought single-handed and alone and started the revolution which finally terminated in turning the R. W. ROBERT A. JACKSON Grand Secretary of the most worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, of Illinois and its jurisdiction. Mr. Jackson is one of the most highly honored masons in Chicago and thruout the state. At the grand lodge communication held in this city on the West Side the latter part of October, 1924, Mr. Jackson was elected Right Worshipful Grand Secretary of the most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois and within the past three years owing to his efficiency, he has brought absolute order out of disorder and dishonesty. On assuming the duties of that responsible office, the Grand Lodge owned no safe in which to deposit its records and other valuable papers and not long after his election he induced the Most Worshipful Grand Master to furnish him with a fireproof and burglarproof safe which is strongly con- structed in every way and all important papers pertaining to his office are safely stored away in it. Owing to his past and untarnished record, Brother Jackson should be re-elected Grand Secretary without the slightest opposition. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson rank among the best citizens in Chicago. For seventeen years he was connected with Major Robert R. Jackson in the printing business and they own a nice two-flat building at 4221 S. Wabash avenue, where they resided for ten years. They now reside in a lovely home at 1434 W. 112th place. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are among our best friends in Chicago. Grand Lodge upside down and trampling Bro. Abbott and his would-be articles on the home under its feet. After the election of Grand Master Ellis, the writer assured him that this newspaper would loyally stand by him just as long as he walked straight in the middle of the road in regard to money matters and worked hard for the comfort of the old folks housed in the Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home. Grand Master Ellis made his first official visit to this city in December, 1924, on his way to Rock Island, Illinois, and before arriving in it, he requested us to meet him before he got out of town, as he wanted personally to thank us for standing by him so loyally. A hurry-up reception was held in his honor at the Union Masonic Hall and the second person he called on to address the gathering was Mr. Julius F. Taylor, at which time we again assured him that we would go all the way with him, and we felt almost as happy as he did when he was engaged in laying the cornerstone of one of the best and most modern buildings owned by the colored Masons in any part of the United States. BROTHER J. I. HARPER Deputy Clerk of the Criminal Court of Cook County; the efficient Secretary of Royal Eagle Lodge No. 96, was in company with Brothers Pleasant Calloway, S. W., and Sidney Montgomery, J. W., selected as the representatives from Royal Eagle Lodge to officiate in its behalf at the laying of the corner stone of the new Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home at Rock Island, Ill., Sunday, June 12. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No. 40 most worshipful Prince Hall Grand Jurisdiction. Mr. Jackson is one of masons in Chicago and thruout the state. location de the Jack- worshipful Wor- ledge of years ought and dis- hat re- Lodge osit its urs and produced ester to d bur- con- structed in every way and all important papers pertaining to his office are safely stored away in it. Owing to his past and untarnished record, Brother Jackson should be re-elected Grand Secretary without the slightest opposition. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson rank among the best citizens in Chicago. For seventeen years he was connected with Major Robert R. Jackson in the printing business and they own a nice two-flat building at 4221 S. Wabash avenue, where they resided for ten years. They now reside in a lovely home at 1434 W. 112th place. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are among our best friends in Chicago. The following program was rendered at the laying of the cornerstone of the new Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home at Rock Island, Illinois: by him night in ward to ward for used in Eastern his first member, Island, it, he he got ally to so loy- is held Masonic called as Mr. we we could go we felt when he terstone modern Masons es. My Country 'Tis of Thee, Audience. Invocation, Dr. B. H. Hunter, Grand Chaplain. Introduction of Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Chas. Golden, Worshipful Maste- ter, King Solomon Lodge, No. 20. Remarks by Master of Ceremonies, Mr. M. H. Jackson, Secretary, Home Building commission. Song, Selected. Address of Welcome, Hon. Clister Thompson, Mayor of Rock Island. Response, Mr. J. H. McDermond, Worshipful Master, Mt. H. Hron Lodge, No. 29. Remarks, Mrs. Sadie Carter Hir- Most Ancient Grand Matron, Iro- ines of Jericho. Three Minute Remarks, Builers' Representatives: Mr. Horn—The Architects. Mr. Windham—The General \ncontractors. Mr. Greenleaf—The Engineers. Mr. Overton—The Financiers. (Continued on page 3) criminal Court of Cook County; the Royal Eagle Lodge No. 96, was in Mrs Pleasant Calloway, S. W., and Sid-W., selected as the representatives edge to officiate in its behalf at the stone of the new Masonic and Order at Rock Island, Ill., Sunday, June 12. No. 40 Brief Review of Prince Hall, Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home, at Rock Island, Illinois The idea of having a Home for our aged Master Masons, widows and orphans, was launched as far back as 1883, during the administration of M. W. A. Perry, Grand Master. At the 17th annual Grand Communication, held in Springfield, Ill., Bro. R E. Moore, Grand Secretary, submitted a plan which was approved and adopted. The Grand Masters who succeeded Bro. Perry did not take favorably to the idea or were too busy with other HON CHARLES L. RICE Grand Attorney for the Colored masons of Illinois and Legal Advisor and member of the Home Commission. matters to bother about unfinished business. Therefore, the matter laid on the table until 1891, when M. W., Thomas H. Smith became Grand Master. It is to him we must credit bringing the Home into existence. Like our Savior, born in some rear stable, so was our Home born in the rear of Bro. Matt Hulett's house, 2730 South Dearborn street, Chicago. R. W. GEORGE B. FORT Senior Grand Warden, Chicago, who performed his official duties well while assisting to lay the corner stone of the new masonic home at Rock Island, Illinois. Sister Laura Smith, Talma Chapter, No. 2, O. E. S., became the first Matron to care for the Home and its three inmates, namely: Sister Margaret Douglas, Sister Emily Reynolds and Bro. Eugene Russell. Sister Smith was ably assisted in her work at this time by Sister Mary Harris and Sister Anna Rucker of Talma Chapter, No.2. Sister Rucker petitioned the Grand Lodge to adopt the Home. It then became their child. PETER H. BURKE During the year of 1896 the Home was moved to 3227 Armour avenue, Chicago. There the burden of care became greater by the addition of Bro. Harry Graham's children, Hale, Myrtle, Viola and Edith Graham. Thus you see from the beginning we also acted as an orphans home. Sister Douglas left the Home and died shortly afterwards. Sister Reynolds died the following year at the Home. The next move was to Apollo Hall, 28th and State streets, Chicago, where most of our lodges met and more convenient to visitors. Slow progress was made until the Grand Lodge, M. W., Rufus Mitchell, Grand Master, assembled October 8, MRS. HATTIE WOOLRIDGE Secretary of the Home Trustee Board and one of the most prominent secret society ladies in Chicago. 1898. Brother J. H. McGee offered a motion that a committee of five be appointed to present plans for the establishment of a Masonic Home. Motion carried, stamping approval of Grand Lodge. A board of trustees, consisting of nine members, was elected to carry out the plan and ordered to report at the next annual communication. MRS. BLANCHE L. SMITH The great city of Rock Island, the home of our W. M., Henry E. Burris, Grand Master elect, was chosen as the location. The early part of 1900, a house was rented on the west side of Rock Island to temporarily house Brother Harry Graham's little children. After moving to Rock Island the following inmates were added: Brother Orange Allen, Brother Able, Brother Hudlin, Sister Gordon and Sister Ward. Mrs. Holly was then matron of the Home. MRS. JOETTA WALTON Member of the Home Trustee Board and one of the steady workers for the good and the success of the Order. As the chilly winds of winter began to blow in 1900, through the recommendation of M. W., Henry E. Burris, a site at Rock Island, Ill., containing four and one-quarter acres of land and a five-room house in fair condition was purchased by a payment of $300 on the contract, balance $1,200 to be paid later. To say it was a beautiful location is saying very little. Bordered on one side by Rock River, towering upward twenty feet above high water mark, MR. MORGAN WALTON THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 18, 1927 river teaming with fish of various kinds, with large trees along its banks furnishing shade, made it an ideal spot for rest and recreation. The little five-room house which was on the lot when purchased burned down shortly afterwards, adding more trouble. Prominent on the committee of five appointed and first board of trustees elected were Brothers Henry E. Burris, Grand Master; R. J. B. Ellington, R. W. W. B. BEATTY Grand Treasurer, Cairo, Illinois, who is the right high mason in the right place. president; H. L. Bartholomew, treasurer; J. M. Busey, secretary; T. E. Calloway, D. D. Lacy, William Rankins, H. S. Cooper, John T. Jones and A. V. Rainey. On June 23, 1904, Brother R. J. B. Ellington, president of the trustee board, paid the contractors $350 to begin the building of a Home on the new site! and work was begun. December 16, 1904, the contractors were R. W. ADOLPH DORSEY Junior Grand Warden, Lovejoy, Illinois. paid an additional sum of $1,000, which completed the first floor only. January 9, 1905, a contract was awarded Mr. Knosky to complete the second floor of the building for $350. The pilgrimage to the new Home then began and all were moved in on January 17, 1905. January 30, 1905, the Chicago Knights Templar paid off the mortgage of $350. This showed a generous spirit for which our gallant Sir Knights are commended. Mrs. J. H. Slaughter made the first presentation by giving a six-hole range P. A. MR. BENJAMIN B. HAYDON Grand Auditor, East St. Louis, Illinois. for the kitchen. Through the solicitation of Brother Joseph W. Moore, Electa Chapter, No. I, O. E. S., furnished the front room with a 10x14 rug, chairs and table. The Grand Court, Heroines of Jericho, donated furniture to furnish the northwest room. All of this furniture is still in use. From this date on our Sisters have completely furnished this home; kept up the linen supply, the curtains and cooking utensils. Under Sister Carrie Lee Hamilton's administration as Grand Matron the O. E. S. Chapters sent the Home a beautiful sewing machine. Our present Grand Worthy Matron, Sister Daisy M. Carthell-Johnson, has really had the Home at heart and kept all the Chapters stepping on donations to it. A few we recall: Olive Branch Chapter, No. 83, aluminum kitchen outfit; Pride R. W. ALBERT W. FORD Deputy Grand Master, Chicago, who greatly assisted to lay the corner stone of the new masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home. of North Chapter, No. 61, a large box of chinaware. By her own supervision new curtains now grace all of our windows. We would be proud to mention other donations, but it would fill a book of one hundred pages. We hope our donors will accept our thanks and ap- R. W. JOHN E. WILLIAMS Grand Lecturer, Carbondale, Ill., who is one of the highest masons in Illinois. preciations for all they have done. We believe all was given from the heart with a sisterly and brotherly feeling, not thinking the least about notoriety. Brother A. A. Martin conceived the idea that a female auxiliary to the Home would be a great asset. Coming to Chicago he called a meeting at the M. H. JACKSON Secretary of the Home Commission, who served as master of ceremonies at the laying of the corner stone of the new masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home at Rock Island, Illinois. home of Sister Louise U. Webb for the purpose of organizing an auxiliary. Among those present were Sisters Mary E. Davenport, Laura Smith, Anna Rucker, Hattie Woolridge, Mary Harris, Malissa McClure, Daisy Cartell and others. Sister Webb was DR. CHARLES L. LEWIS Chicago, Illinois, Grand Trustee of the new masonic Home, Rock Island, Illinois. elected first president. The name decided upon was Prince Hall Masonic and Eastern Star Home Auxiliary. The organization has for many years furnished Christmas presents for the inmates and festivities for the Home. Sister Mary E. Davenport, our oldest living Past Grand Matron, Eureka Grand Chapter, one who has really given her life for the Home, is president. This organization, can never do too much for this grand Heroine. Sister Margaret A. Womack, Past Matron of Guiding Star Chapter, No. 73, has labored hard as secretary of this auxiliary for a number of years. May they and-their organization live forever. Up to the present time the Masonic family has ably supported this Home. They have cared for all inmates and MR. R. W. WILLIAMS Member of the Home Commission of the new masonic and Order of Eastern Home at Rock Island, Illinois. paid all hired help. Since we have been in our present quarters the past 23 years the following have served well: Seven Matrons, namely: Sister M. Ward, Sister H. Terry, Sister Jenny C. McClain, Sister S. Bradley, Sister J. H. Teeters, Sister Jennie Marshall and our own present Matron, Sister Ada Critz Coleman. We must pause here for a moment to speak of MR. L. W. VERNON Grand Trustee, Centralia, Illinois, of the new masonic home. the great sacrifice these dear sisters have made. Closely confined as there is no nurse for sick, being up nights at times, without any assistance most of the time, and then having all of their household duties each day, Sunday included, but they did it all with a smile. Coming and going and very seldom there, we have had four assistant cooks, namely Mesdames Mary Taylor, Dora Heuston, Grace Harper and Elee Lewis. Superintendents during the 23 years: Brothers J. W. Ingram, H. E. Burris, John King, J. R. Hicks, A. H. Dawson, Chas E. Golden, Rev. S. H. Gibson and our present Brother M. One of the able and far-seeing members of the Home Commission, Decatur, Illinois. Harvey Coleman, husband of our Matron. Since 1904, 25 inmates have died at the Home; two dismissed; forty-six admitted; three left the Home to die with relatives and over four thousand have paid a friendly visit. Three boys were reared at the Home, and are now holding responsible positions in Chicago. Sister Van Pelt it appears was the first to have died after moving into the Home. She passed on April 11, 1905, followed by Brother Orange Allen of John Jones Lodge, No. 7, on December 9, 1906. We realize there are many whom we have not mentioned who have done a grand and glorious work and ask you to pardon us as we can find but few records left by your Past Grand Secretaries, and we are compelled to rely MR. HARRY WILSON Grand Auditor, Springfield, Illinois. on memory of your older members scattered here and there. An Honor Roll: Past Grand Matron, Emma Kennedy, who sacrificed her life for the Order and the Home should be placed on the Honor Roll Past Grand Matron, Frances P. Monroe, should be remembered. Then comes one who labored unceasingly Past Grand Patron, Reuben G. Bell for a long time treasurer of the trustee board. Mrs. Lillian Bell of O. E. S. Club, which contributed liberally. Sister Louise U. Webb was for a long time chairman of the purchasing committee for the Home. Mrs. Margarett Samuels who rendered much service. Past Grand Matron, Malissa McClure, one of the organizers of the auxiliary. Brother Alex Payne of Cairo, who so ably represented the southern part of the state. Sister Burris, the widow of P. G. M., Henry E. Burris, of Rock Island, who still keeps a watchful eye over the Home. Brother R. J. B. Ellington, one who knows much about the Home and paid the first money on the purchase of ground and erection of building. Our Mother of the Heroines of Jericho, P. G. M. A. M., Rosa Fouche, who while in office rendered untiring service. Also served as secretary, trustee board for many years. G. M. A. M., Sadie Carter Hunter, Grand Court, H. of J., is now working hard to furnish a room. All Past Grand Masters did their share for the Home as far as finance, ability and experience would permit. It was M. W., A. A. Martin, Grand Master, who renewed the enthusiasm MR. JOHN GORDEN Grand Trustee of the new masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home, Rock Island, Ill. and revived the spirit of better care for our dependents at the Home. During his administration an entire new concrete floor was laid in the basement; hot water tank connected to range; bathroom and toilets refitted; leaks in roof repaired; shade trees planted; medicine chest and bookcase installed. The fraternity had lost interest concerning the comfort of the inmates when he came into office, but at the end of his administration they were all comfortably situated, all loud in their praise of Brother Martin. After one good man always comes another with a new idea. M. W., Thomas H. Samuels, Grand Master, succeeded Brother A. A. Martin and began to pick up where he left off. The old building had become much worn and weather beaten. This keen-eyed fraternal man saw that paint was much needed, and proceeded to beautify the old building on the outside. This showed up the inside. He proceeded to decorate the interior; put in the Home a steam heating plant; large cesspool with three compartments; a new roof; a new washing machine for the laundry; had an artesian well drilled so deep they stopped counting the feet; put a heavy automatic dy namo to the pump, and now water flushes to all parts of the building, bringing comfort and convenience to all. Thus creating a sanitary condition. He also made cinder paths and beautified them with hedging. Brother Samuels really left an up-to-date Home and as near modern as an old building could possibly be made. The inmates and members of the fraternity alike gave him credit and his good work will live long in the hearts of the members of our Grand Old Order. There was no wonder that upon the first visit of our present M. W., John C. Ellis, Grand Master, to Rock Island to officially take over the reins of the Home, that he said, "I am agreeably surprised at this place, it is beautiful—an ideal spot." After a close inspection he returned to his home in Decatur, Ill. There he had a vision in which he saw danger. The inmates and Matron would be consumed by fire in a few minutes if the house were slightly touched by an accidental flame. Our frame structures, two miles from town, setting in the vast open space, exposed to the wind on all sides, and no city water connection for miles, you can see we would be held responsible for the lives of the occupants. After his vision he came to the Grand Lodge, laid his ideas and plans before that august body and was readily given power to appoint a commission of five Grand Lodge members, including himself as chairman, with full power to act as they saw fit. After forty days' absence at various times from his practice at a sacrifice to himself, also his sick patients, he has done it. Dr. Ellis has labored hard and spent much thought, rode the trains many sleepless nights, to get with his commission, to get a meeting with architects, bankers, contractors and lawyers to safeguard our interest at all times, at each meeting there has never been less than three members of the commission present. Brother M. H. Jackson, as secretary of the commission, has aided the Grand Master much by keeping the records of each meeting. Brother Chas. L. Rice, Grand Attorney, has taken care of all legal matters, while Brother I. S. Stone and Brother R. W. Williams have kept a watchful eye on the architects and contractors from the revision and O. K. of plans and specifications down to present time. This commission has really given service. These are the brethren together with Dr. John C. Ellis, who deserve credit for the building of our new Home. They supervised the drawing of plans, found a contractor, arranged a financing plan, drew up all contracts, and watched the building step by step to its completion. After all plans were laid then collecting the money was the problem. This was easily solved by R. W., Robert A. Jackson, Grand Secretary, who started to writing and visiting the Lodges. At one time when seen in a Lodge the Worshipful Master would say, "Please pay your assessment as the Grand Secretary is here now and I know he came for money." The money was rushed to R. W., W. B. Beatty, Grand Treasurer, and he was kept busy figuring out if he had money enough every time he received an order for check. All of our bills are paid by check and voucher system. Thus you see this Home has kept these two officers busy also. Finally the Most Worshipful, Dr. John C. Ellis, Grand Master, now presents you this beautiful fireproof structure for the care and protection of your aged and decrepit members, also for your orphan children. May you contribute liberally to its support for some day you might be glad to enter under that word "Welcome" and rest in comfort until the Grand Master of the Universe will say to you, "Well done, enter into that Home not made by hands." The following is a description of the new Home: Architects, Cervin, Horn & Stuhr, General Contractors, Windham Bros. Construction Co.; Engineers Constructors, Greenleaf Construction Co.; Estimated cost, $80,000; First Mortgage Loan, Victory Life Insurance Co.; Amount of Land, Over 12 Acres; Size of Building, 29 ft. by 151 ft.; Capacity, Seventy-three Inmates. Contains: Dormitory, Lounging Rooms, Quiet Rooms, Lobbies, Parlors, Smoking Room and Lodge Hall two Guest Rooms and a Matron's Suite. Weekly Bulletin, Chicago Department of Health AUTOMOBILES, OBESITY AND WALKING By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D., Commissioner "Your eyes have been created to see other things than the speedometer and the oil indicator," says Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, commissioner of health, in his latest issue of "Chicago's Health." "It is certain that our youngsters are taking out the car to go a couple of blocks, when they ought to be walking; and no matter how sane and wise we are about some things, we ourselves, as parents, are setting a bad example in this particular, for, except for a pew pedestrian enthusiasts, America is taking its outdoor recreation, big and little, on wheels," continues Dr. Bundesen. "The man who permits himself to carry a load of excess fat is thereby shortening his life. The adipose tissue does not confine itself to the rotundity of his paunch, but trickles in among his muscles and his vital organs, interfering seriously with their functioning. Diabetes and "heart disease" are by far more common and more fatal in the obese; and there are cases of high blood pressure which are due to nothing but corpulence and which are cured by return to normal weight. "For the average professional or business man, the wisest and most salutary form of exercise is walking. This is so well known and so commonplace that it is not taken seriously. We do not mean a 20-mile hike two or three times a year, with a week in bed for recovery each time, but two or three miles of ordinary brisk heel and toe work every blessed day—365 times a year." Dr. Bundesen is convinced. "That is not so hard as it sounds. Fortunate, indeed, is he who lives a mile from the car line and has to walk to it every day. If we will walk on some of our city calls or business appointments, for part of the day at least, or walk to and from the train, near house or office, and then when necessary, fill in with a mile or two before going to bed, we can do the trick almost without noticing it. It will become a habit. "This is the most splendid time of the year to acquire the walking habit. The growing leaves, the blossoming flowers, the courtship and nesting of the birds offer a surprising amount of wholesome entertainment to the man or woman who has eyes to see and ears to hear. It does for the body and the soul what no high-powered motor and no automobile horn can do and leaves a permanent impression there. "Cut a little off the budget for gas and oil and tires and add it in the column for the purchase of shoe leather and the promotion of a sound body and a well disciplined mind. Cut a little off the expenses for caviar, lobster, duck soup and bootleg hootch and switch around to spinach, carrots and buttermilk for awhile" is the Health Commissioner's prescription. "Not only will walking help you to live longer; it will help you to live more and better, as well. "Remember, your belt-line is your life-line." HOLD BIG ANNUAL SERVICES The Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa of Chicago and jurisdiction, under the leadership of Mrs. Eliza Jackson, state grand queen, held its annual sermon last Sunday afternoon at Metropolitan Community Center Church, following a spectacular parade over several principal streets of the city, led by Col. Wm. Williams, commanding the military department. An excellent program was rendered and many of the national and state grand officers took part. The sermon was delivered by Rev. W. D. Cook, pastor of the church. On June 11, Mrs. Jackson organized Geo. M. Cathrell Council with a large membership and Col. Williams organized Geo. M. Cathrell Co. "G" in memory of the late Dr. Geo. M. Cathrell, national grand secretary treasurer. TO RETURN TO CITY Hon. George T. Kersey, state representative of the 3rd Senatorial District and committeeman of the 3rd Ward Regular Republican Organization is spending his final week in Springfield, Ill., and will return to the city next week where he will receive a hearty welcome. THE MUSEUM OF THE WEST Prince Hall Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home, Rock Island, Illinois. The Building Is 151 Feet Long By 29 Feet Wide. It Is Two Stories High Above the English Basement and a Mansard Roof. It Is Strictly Modern In Every Respect and I Cost More than $80,000 to build. Hampton Institute.—A new course in music education to be offered in September for the first time and to be under the direction of Dr. R. Nathaniel Dett, has recently been announced by the administration of Hampton Institute. The course will begin as a three-year course, but if demand justifies, it is probable that it will grow into a four-year course leading to a degree. The course as offered includes ear training, appreciation of music, piano, harmony, and the history of music. Admission to the course directed by Mr. Dett is open to graduates of high schools with natural aptitude for this particular subject. New Dean for College In the past the Collegiate Division of the Institute has been conducted under six subdivisions or schools. There was a School of Agriculture, a School of Business, a School of Education, a School of Home Economics, a Library School, and the Trade School which has offered a course in building construction. Beginning with the fall term these six schools will be combined under the direction of the Dean of the college. William E. Stark, Ph.D., has been chosen for this position. Dr. Stark graduated from Harvard College with the highest honors in 1896. He has had teaching experience in Harvard and in Radcliffe. He has been principal of the high school department of the well-known Ethical Culture School of New York City and he has served as city superintendent in Connecticut and in New York. He is the author of a text-book that has been used in classes of teachers in the Hampton Summer School for several years. With this rich and successful experience behind him it is hoped that he will do much to develop the rapidly growing college. New Admission Requirements The growth of the Collegiate Division of Hampton Institute has been rapid. From eight students in 1920-21 the numbers have increased until in the year just closed there were 382. It has been the aim from the first to maintain a high standard of scholarship and every new student has been required to take a group of standard tests before being registered. This plan will be replaced this coming term by one which it is hoped will prove more satisfactory all around. It will surely take away from new students the fear that they will not "pass." Any graduate of a standard four-year high school who belongs to the upper half of his-class in respect to scholarship and character will be admitted to the freshman class of the college on certificate from the principal of the high school from which he graduated. Examinations will be given as usual, but they will no longer decide whether a student may be admitted or not. PLANS SOUTHERN TRIP Mme. Ezella Mathis Carter, president of The Carter Industrial and Benevolent Association, will leave the city in a few days for an extended trip through the south and southwest making preparations for the state convention of the Association which will be held in Statesboro, Ga., August 10, 11 and 12. Mme. Carter is one of Chicago's and the country's foremost business women. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 18, 1927 WHY THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM SHOULD BE ERECTED ON CHICAGO'S NEAR WEST SIDE "Chicago's Civic Auditorium, to be a maximum success, must be available to the masses of the people—the people of the city, of the county, and of the country at large." With this as their sloganic contention, members of the West Central Association are pressing a determined demand, with sites and plans to back up their claim, that the new and vast Civic Auditorium be erected on the near West Side in the center of Chicago's population. Further, they propose, as the result of a suggestion by Director John L. Fortune, that the big convention hall have a companion exhibition hall structure. A committee of which J. P. Strickland is chairman has compiled data as to sites and architectural plans. "The West Side alone can offer a site provided with adequate and convenient transportation," said Homer J. Buckley, president of the Association. "That's the big reason why a lake front site, as proposed by the South Parks Commission and a private syndicate, will not do. Its availability to motorists, as argued by a few, is against it. The great mass of the people who will fill the Civic Auditorium will not go there by motor. They will use surface and elevated lines. Recently one of the largest State street stores had an expert survey made. The finding was that but two per cent of its customers came to shop by automobile. Even if motor facilities were a major requirement, such a site would but further congest traffic in the 'loop' and Michigan avenue. Pedestrians, required to walk a mile or two from the nearest elevated or surface line, would face life-taking danger in attempting to cross Michigan avenue. The West Side presents no such dangers and obstacles." Relative to the plan for the vast auditorium and'an adjacent and connected great Exhibition Hall, Mr. Fortune said: "The site between Van Buren and Harrison streets, with Canal and Clinton streets as its east and west boundaries, would be ideal. The Chicago Plan Commission approved the new postoffice site, lying between the same east and west boundaries, but extending from Harrison to Polk streets, chiefly because it was held this would best facilitate the opening of Congress street from Michigan boulevard to its western terminus. And this improvement, I am informed, is to be pressed to completion. My suggestion allows for the opening of Congress street as a splendid boulevard. Erect the Civic Auditorium between Van Buren and Congress streets, with the Exhibition Hall extending from the new Congress boulevard to Harrison street. The two great civic buildings would be connected at their main floors beneath Congress street. With grades for the new boulevard determined, erection could begin immediately. "Availability of such structures to the people of the city, county, and the country at large, is imperative. The vast majority of the people of the city and county live southwest, west and northwest. The Metropolitan elevated station at Canal街, accommodating also the Aurora and Elgin suburban system, is but a half-block away. Transfers at the 'loop' are easily made from all elevated roads, and coming subways will have like provisions. The Harrison and Van Buren surface lines connect with practically all north and south surface lines. The site, too, is near the Union, Northwestern, Grand Central, Polk and LaSalle railroad stations. Alongside many railroad lines," concluded Mr. Fortune, "spur tracks can be laid into the Exhibition Hall on the main floor level. Thus, every kind of exhibit, whether the lightest commodity or the heaviest of machinery, can be carried direct by rail to its place of display." "That provision for railroad spurs is most important," asserted J. X. Galvin, another director of the Association. "Last year Chicago lost one of the largest national machinery exhibitions because of the total lack of facilities to move exhibits into the only hall now available for such purposes. Unless such exhibit-moving facilities are provided, Chicago will lose more national exhibitions of this kind." As to Alderman E. J. Kaind's recent suggestion that air rights be utilized when the river-straightening program, and the location and completion of the proposed South Side railroad terminal are carried out, J. P. Strickland, another of the Association's directors, said: "Completion of those big tasks will require years, and construction of the Civic Auditorium will be delayed throughout those years. The West Side presents sites allowing immediate action. We are figuring on a great convention hall with a seating capacity of from 50,000 to 60,000 or more. The West Side is the only logical location." "Why, they talk of erecting this great convention hall, which should meet Chicago's needs for years to come, over on the present jail site, or out on the lake front," was the direct assertion of Director Milton S. Florsheim. "Either location would mean that it would be impossible for five-sixths of Chicago's population living on the south, southwest, west and northwest to reach it, and for most north-siders as well. It must be located where the people have convenient surface line and elevated-road facilities. The motorists will find ample convenience on the projected Congress boulevard and adjacent through streets. Samuel Insull realized these facts when he chose the site for Chicago's new Civic Opera House at the very edge of the West Side." Relative to effect on subway planning, Congressman James T. Igoe said: "Locate the West Side site for the Civic Auditorium as soon as possible, and that will aid in laying down plans for comprehensive subways, which are bound to come. Joshua D'Esposito, 'the man who built the Union station,' prophesies that Canal street soon will be one of the world's most beautiful centers—a second Michigan avenue, with adjacent streets upbuilt in proper accord. Already great enterprises, among them The Chicago Daily News, are breaking the strangling grip of the 'loop,' and moving to the convenient West Side. There are three sites which will face both Van Buren street and the new Congress boulevard, lying between Canal and Desplaines streets, that offer every advantage for the Civic Auditorium. The near West Side is the spot for this magnificent structure, for which President Cermal and Mayor Thompson are arranging, and we are going to prove that the West Side deserves it. I am confident the Plan Commission will so affirm, after careful study of conditions." The West Central Association, too, is preparing concrete arguments for the projected Board of Education building, which also will house a commercial school for more than 3,000 pupils. A proposed site at Illinois street and North Michigan boulevard, it is contended, would be available only to the "Gold Coast," whose young people wish no such school. The mass of students eager to attend will come from the south, southwest, west and northwest sections. Thus, for this structure, too, the near West Side offers the same advantages as for the new Civic Auditorium. LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE OF NEW MASONIC AND ORDER OF EASTERN STAR HOME AT ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. Remarks, Mrs. Daisy Carthell-Johnson, Worthy Grand Matron, Eureka Grand Chapter, O. E. S. Song. Selected. Three Minute Remarks, Past Grand Masters Mr. J. W. Moore, Mr. A. A. Martin and Mr. T. H. Samuels. Address, Dr. John C. Ellis, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., of State of Illinois. Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers and Honored Guests. Cornerstone Laying, Grand Lodge Officers. Benediction, Rev. I. S. Stone, Member of Commission. STATE CONVENTION OF ELKS MEET The state convention of Elks of Illinois, of which Thos. P. King of southern Illinois is president, will convene in Chicago June 19, 20, 21, both dates inclusive. Sunday afternoon there will be a spectacular parade led by both Ft. Dearborn and Great Lakes bands, leaving Ft. Dearborn Home, 3920 South Parkway in time to pass over several principal streets and to convene at The Wendell Phillips High School, 39th and Prairie avenue, at 3 p. m. In this meeting, the Hon. J. Finley Wilson, grand exalted ruler, will be present and take an active part, as will many other prominent Elks and visitors, will be present and take part. The convention proper will open Monday morning at 9 a. m., at The Ft. Dearborn Home. 3920 South Parkway and will continue through the day, assisting the Ft. Dearborn Lodge at night to initiate 350 members at 3120 Giles avenue. Tuesday the session will convene at Great Lakes Home, 3672 Michigan avenue, and will continue through the day. At night a grand reception and ball will be tendered the delegates and friends at Great Lakes Home. Dr. M. R. Bibb, exalted ruler of Great Lakes Lodge No. 43, is chairman; J. C. Martin, exalted ruler of Ft. Dearborn Lodge No. 43, treasurer; Dt. Katye Steele, secretary of a committee in charge of the arrangements of the session and they promise a most successful and pleasant session held anywhere. MT. GLENWOOD CEMETERY UNDER ITS NEW MANAGEMENT AND REORGANIZATION, HAS COME TO THE FRONT AGAIN Not so very long ago the Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Association passed under new management and it is being improved and beautified in many directions. Among the many new innovations a plan has been adopted whereby perpetual care of the graves must be in vogue all the time. The cost of it, aside from the burial plot, will amount to about $12. Owing to the continued increase in the price of burial plots, Messrs. Kahn and Ryan, 1537 S. Kolin avenue, general sales agents for the Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Association, are in a position to sell four grave lots on easy monthly payments, which should be an inducement to those who have not so far secured a final resting place to jump in and secure one now as the prices of lots or single graves are constantly on the increase in all the cemeteries in Chicago. MISS LUCRETIA GUYTON HAS BEEN UNITED IN MARRIAGE TO DOCTOR VIRGIL COOKE Tuesday evening, June 14, Miss Lucretia Guyton was united in marriage to Dr. Virgil Cooke, who was a candidate for Alderman from the Fourth Ward, at the April Primaries. It was a very plain and simple wedding and the newly married couple have settled right down to business at 4909 Washington Park court. For some years past Dr. Cooke has been one of the clerks in the Local Board of Improvements and all of his white and colored associates are wishing him much joy and happiness. GRADUATES WITH HONORS Miss Cora M. Lane, daughter of James Lane, 5257 Prairie avenue, was graduated from St. Elizabeth High School June 10, with honors. Miss Lane was chosen historian of the class and rendered the part in an excellent manner. She was the recipient of many beautiful and useful presents as well as many beautiful flowers. Too Observant Frequently in restaurants and other places where a certain rule is continually being ignored, we are reminded of an incident related by a friend of ours. While wintering in Spain he lunched at the monastery of the Benedictines, After lunch he took out his cigar case. "I don't suppose you object to smoking here?" he said to the white-robed monk attendant. "Yes, sir, we do," was the prompt reply. "There's a law against smoking in the refectory." "Then where," said our friend, "do all the cigar and cigarette stubs come from that I see about me?" "From men who didn't ask about the law," the monk replied, mildly—Boston Transcript. Worked by the Tides A water-mill that is nine miles inland, yet obtains all its power from the tides, is claimed to be the only one of its kind by the inhabitants of Woodbridge, Suffolk, formerly one of England's great shipbuilding centers. Just how long this wheel has been answering to the rhythm of the tides no one is certain, but about 740 years ago a mill, standing on the same spot, was leased for a yearly rental of a pound of cumin, valued in those days at about twopence. When the tides of the River Deben are at their highest and lowest the little mill rests, but at any other time the great wheel is turning. Book Bayer Got Bargain A recent issue of the Boston Herald announces the presentation to the Harvard College library of "A Book for Boys and Girls," by John Bunyan, and published by "Nathanniel Ponder at the Peacock in Poultryt, London." Ordinarily a child's story book would not be of great interest to Harvard librarians, but this book is different. Perhaps Miss Miller, the former owner of the book, can best realize just how different this book is from the other books, for she purchased it from a peddler for about six cents and only a few months ago sold it at auction in London for $10,000. -Market for Exchange. Doubles—and Quits They were sitting out a dance. Great palm fronds hid them from view. The saxophone wailed and moaned and in the dim light the girl's head rested on her partner's shoulder. Suddenly the girl spoke: "How much do you love me?" she asked. "As much," murmured the young man, "as much, darling, as you love me." The girl looked up and drew away quickly. Mental Attitude Counts Success is the result of mental attitude, and the right mental attitude will bring success in everything you undertake. (Copyright.) JOY PIERCE sat on the arm of the big stuffed chair in which her mother was darning the family stockings. "It's like this, Mummie"—falling into the old name she was wont to use when she had something confidential to impart to her parent—"I'm going to take charge of the information office of a real estate concern." Her mother gasped. "My office is in the cutest little trick of a house you ever beheld. It is no bigger than a minute and has window boxes full of flowers, a flagstone path and miniature garden, casements with roses clambering about—oh, you couldn't want a sweeter place in which to work. And all I have to do is to be there at that darling desk and look pretty and answer all the questions for all the folks who drive up to ask about High Farms property." "But that's just it—what do you know about it?" interrupted her mother. "I can learn. They tell me I look the part and am quick and intelligent and have personality. So-I got the job! I start on Saturday and I feel sure that I shall fill the bill. Isn't it grand, Mummie?" The days until Saturday passed so quickly for Joy that she found herself putting on her freshest green frock after an unusually careful toilet on the fateful morning of her first step into the business world. Mr. Carstairs, senior member of the development firm that had employed her, was waiting outside the little office when she arrived. He greeted her in a businesslike manner but with friendiness and apparent approval of her charming appearance. He took her inside, instructed her as to locations of lots laid out on the map, roads, and other details that she might find useful when anyone called to ask about property. After he had gone, Joy busied herself pulling off the dead blossoms from the flowers about the diminutive cottage. In a few moments she felt at home and was sure that she wint in harmony with the environment. Every car that passed on the main road outside slowed down to glimpse the charming picture of Joy outside the pretty cottage. More than one pair of eyes lingered. High Farms development was ar attractive settlement and had been well advertised. Therefore, Joy did not wait very long before she found herself busy directing interested persons to this part or that of the section. One morning an energetic little gray-and-blue roadster driven by a hatless young man drew up with a dash before the information office. With the alert movement of an athletic youth, the driver ran up the turf steps to the doorway where he stood looking at Joy. "Could you give me some information about this tand?" he asked. "Why—yes. Come in," said Joy. "Are there any restrictions—that is—must one build immediately upon any property one might buy?" he began, a trifle awkwardly, as if, perhaps, he had not quite formulated what he wanted to say. "There are restrictions but, if you buy in good faith, you need not build immediately. But—you may not tell." "That would be all right, I'm sure. Would you like me to get a salesman to go with you to see some lots?" asked Joy. "Oh, no. No, indeed. Haven't you a map I could look at?" Joy went with him to the side wall where the big map of the property hung. They searched the unsold sections and finally the young man decided that a little corner lot with a strip of birch trees along the side was exactly what he wanted. "Wouldn't you like to see it?" asked Joy, amazed. "No—not now," he assured her. And then he did an astonishing thing. He gave Joy his card and wrote a check to pay a deposit on the lot until the proper papers could be issued. Joy was quite overcome, and when he had gone she stood alternately looking down Cedar Swamp road after him and studying his name on the card she held. In due time the lot was properly sold to Robert M. Sefton and all papers executed to his entire satisfaction. It seemed that he had two more years in law school and then—well, no one seemed to know what he intended to do at the end of that time. Little by little, during that wonderful summer and later, while away at college herself, Joy began to learn of the intentions of the first person she had eve: transacted business with. He had seen her on several occasions as he had passed the cottage and had decided that she was the girl that Fate had chosen for him. Therefore, he had bought a lot, made definite plans for the future and determined to carry them out, employing patience and understanding. "But—Bob." Joy was saying to him more than two years after they had met, "are you sure I am the girl?" "Ask the information office in your heart. Joy," he said. "It knows, even as I do." Shakespeare Mutilated "Macbeth" is Shakespeare's shortest play, and is evidently much mutilated. Wh ( : CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL CARS Ave distinguished by theit Style and Elegance b ut. foremost by the protection to passengers oe USE a Os. By 08 rnaiocre LAROUREL MOMS QUL” wis ren [ff BY USINGO test Stille Rathoobierck ‘Vga dentrifica La Sy bh tyre IS CR gs ses {a : - f ere aS 7 4 Lt Fo oss WE re ve Mey iri Bromore Invested in $20G 000 h intty’ fol our 5 Hearses and. 15 Cars. $10, 008,cag : cl ae a a E i ALE | ee 7 Sew ma, ©°—O-- Cea = oe “Why take a Chance ? Use our cars and be assured of protection. Qfie above Policy is EEE i ee y= AMBULANCE SERVICE AT ALL HOURS : rs Ernest H. 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Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol, XXXII No. 40 Chicago, June 18, 1927 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Postoffice at Chicago, IIL Under Act of March 8 1872 | Insult to Injury An elderly man was cycling down the street when a dog rushed out from one of the doors and, getting under his wheel, threw him to the ground in & sitting position. ‘The dog, in play- ful mood, rushed round him, seeming to enjoy it. A boy stood gazing at the two for ‘2 minute, arid then inquired, in a quiet voice: “Did you fall?” “Well, I should think I aid” said the man, rising nid rearranging his clothing. “Ah,” responded the youth, as he walked away, “I thought you couldn't have sat down to play with the dog.” Indian Music ‘The Indians had various drums; & flute, with » scale of seven notes; whistle, with a scale of five notes, and a rattle, made of dry gourds, loaded eels ceil ae: gabiehen. Student Knew ’Twas No Time to Linger ‘He was a student at the Universtty of Missouri and “loved” military, a do all the students. “I tell you, doc.” he explained at the hospital, “my throat hurts sometning awful. I don’t belleve I better go tc military for a day or two.” “Not drilling outdoors now, are you?" the doctor inquired. “No, sir,” the student admitted. “Well, your throat won't interfere with your going to Indoor classes.” “But you see, doe, I play in the band, and—" “Oh, in that case it's different,” the doctor interrupted. “I don’t want you straining that throat in band practice. Here's an excuse for three days.” ‘Three days later the student again presented himself at the hospital. “Well, how’s the throat now?" the doctor inquired. “Pretty good, I guess,” the student repiied. “Think you can go back to band practice now?” the doctor asked. “Guess I might Just as well,” “Say, by the way,” the doctor re marked, “I used to play in a band a little myself several years ago. ‘Toot a horn a little yet once in a while, That’s the reason I knew how hard tt would go on your sore throat. What do you play?” “One of the drums,” the student re- plied, and sil hastily out of the door. —Kansas City Times, Whole Alphabet in Name Here is a simple way to learn the letters of the Hawaiian alphabet. ‘A son was born recently to Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Alohikea of Honolulu And the child was named: Joseph Keohookalanikamakanioka- kae Alohikea. ‘The youngster’s middle name con- tains ail the letters of the Hawailan alphabet with the exception of “w.” Literally translated the nume means “the hair of the king Is like the wind of Kakae.” Kukae fs « settlement on the {sland of Maut. Workers for Temperance Mrs. Annle Wittenmyer was the first president of the national W. C. T. U. society. Miss Frances E. Willard sue ceeded her in 1879. She held the po- sition until her death in 1898. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 18, 1927 Journalist Defined A good Journalist is one who can ex pand the material for a paragraph into a whole article, but never does so I he can avold it; who is widely in formed, but respects the limits of his information ; who is violent in express ing his opinions, but reasonable in forming them; and who seeks to win the agreement of his readers, but would rather inspire their indignation than thelr indifference—London Ne. ton and ‘Atheneum. Nahant’s Town Seal ‘The town seal of Nahant, Mass., ts supposed to depict a white man pur chasing the peninsula from an Indian sagamore for a suit of clothes or a pair of breeches. ‘This transaction occurred i 1630 andl ‘the white man shown on the seal is ‘Thomas Dexter. Dexter's title to Nahant was dented from the start by the town of Lynn, and, after a contest lasting 30 years, Lynn prevailed. ‘The town seal, how- ever, is based on this transaction. Beraie Sesins Guards Swiss Guards were a body enrolled in the Seventeenth century for the special protection of the person of the French king. Left without directions when Louis XVI placed himseif in the hands of the national assembly, they defended the Tuileries against the revolutionists for some time, but in the end were butchered as they re- tired In obedience to the king's order, based on a treacherous promise by the leaders of the mob. The Super-Boss “there,” said Snaggsiey at the club “there is a magnate . . . a leader among men; a nian who controls 50,- 000 jobs. His slightest word is a command to millions in money. When be frowns the United States treasury trembles :” “Gee!” Harkness exclaimed. “Is he telephoning now to some bank presi- ent?” “Naw ; he's phoning bis wife for per mission to stay downtowr. for dinner.” —Brockton Enterprise. And Keep Mum Some men are brilliant talkers im public and others .go out ‘vith thelr wives.—Boston Traneeript. 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DUNN ’ : COAL CO. x Telephone Oakland 1560 5100 Federal Street CHICAGO Curious Old Custom of Literary Giants Lipogrammatic works, the product of the early Greek authors, are those ‘books In which one letter of the alpha- bet is omitted throughout the volume. ‘Tryphlodorus, when writing his Odys- /sey, had not an “a” in his first book, ‘nor a “b" in his second, In so doing ‘he was but copying the Lipogrammatie iad of Nestor. "Athenaeus writes of an ode by Pin- dar in which the latter purposely omit- ted the letter “s," thereby leading us to surmise that this little hoax was ‘one of the literary fashions of the day. ‘A Persian poet once read to the cele- brated Jami one of his own composi- tions with the letter Alif consistently omitted throughout. Jami, who did not care for the sonnet, sarcastically made the following recommendation: “You can do a better thing yet, take away all the letters from every word you have written.” Although the Greeks originated this ingenious literary device, Its use was by no means exclusive with them, Lope de Vega, the celebrated Spanish dramatic poet of the Sixteenth cen- tury, Gregorio Let!, and at a much later day Lord North of the court of James I all employed this literary de- viee and produced Lipogrammatic books.—Market for Exchange. Wrong Number Feminine logic was demonstrated In a phone call received by a startled gentleman who picked up the instru- ment the other evening to hear a frenzied female volce demanding: “Is ‘this you, Jim.” “No,” “he returned politely. “You have the wrong number.” “Well, you big sap,” eame the voice at the other end, in snappy accents, “why the dickens don't you hang up s0 I can get my party? Of all the nit- wits T ever saw—why, you poor prune —" and so on, while the amused young man listened pattently te “er colorful tirade.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Two White House “Fronts” ‘There ure two fronts to the Execu- tive mansion. In the days when the White House was constructed, colont- al homes, especially in the South, were bullt with two “fronts” wherever {t was possible to locate them near a river. ‘The phrases, the river front ‘and the land front, are fwd in many descriptions of colonial homes. In the early days of Washington, the Po- tomac flowed much closer to the White House than it does today. The build- ng, therefore, was regarded as having ‘a river front as well as °nd front. False Praze Josh Billings—Falee praze is the ‘wust kind ov slander. Clotare and Closure First Mortgage Gold Bonds from > South State Street’s Largest Bank Depository RE ay iy for \ aa: 4 State ee é | i a and County BRL sss and City a 1 || ale Funds - : "Bey wi ee ye Lea - a? 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