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Rates reasonable. ED. H. WILSON, Prop. Telephone: Audubon 3796 L PUPILS GUARANTE INDERSON STUDIO Tel. Bradhurst artistic Dances Taugh' --- Sunday, December 28, 1924 A CHRISTMAS AND A NEW YEAR MESSAGE By Dr. EMMETT J. SCOTT Secretary-Treasurer, Howard University, Washington, D.C. January 1st, 1925, marks another anniversay the Sixtieth, in the history of the American Negro as a freeman. Within this past year new proofs of the valuable asset the Negro citizen has come to be in American life have come to a light in industry, in politics, and in education. New achievements have been recorded. The Negro citizen is coming into his own through the subtle influence and power of his own merit. There has been much during the past year to test the patience and courage of the Negro people. In the industrial world, following close upon the heels of the great war, there was a great hue and cry as to the need of letting down the bars of immigration that a larger supply of foreign labor might come in and fill the shortage in the steel plants and other industries of the north, which industries had been depleted of labor by the return of those formerly employed to their native lands because of the World Conflict. Today there are employed in Northern industries thousands of Negro laborers at salaries and wages far greater than those formerly received from their labors in the Southland in connection with the one-crop farm system, and from other poorly paid employments. These new environments and the increased remuneration have given the Negro an opportunity which hitherto had been denied. The long yearnings for a fuller life, for facilities for the education of his children for future comforts, and for much that makes life worth living, an unrestricted voting franchise, have come to him and he has found a contented state of mind which evidences itself in the new stability of his employment. No longer can he be designated the itinerant laborer in industry for he remains on the job, in season and out of season. In politics, the Negro is expressing an independence in a manner which challenges the admiration of other racial groups in America. His voting is now determined not by the color of his skin but by the measure of his intellect. In the recent national election there were Negro followers of the three leading parties. The fact that the major portion of his voting strength was given to the Republican party was not due wholly to historical leanings, but was due more particularly to individual decision guided by intelligent reasoning. In education, the Negro in 1924 has accomplished outstanding results. Howard University, Lincoln University, Wilberforce University, Morehouse College, Hampton Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Atlanta-University, Fisk University, and numerous other of the leading institutions of the country specializing in the training of Negro youth, have sent forth thousands of students imbued with the spirit of service to their race, to their country, and to their God. It is well that a reflecting glance should scan the accomplishments of our race during the year 1924, as we gird for the struggles of 1925. True, there have been errors and short-comings, but even the most ungenerous accountant will find that the Negro people in America are still on the asset side of the ledger in their relation to the obligations of American citizenship. AROUND THE MAIL POUCH Reginald Johnson — Station H. The Christmas season, the greatest of all seasons in the Postal Service is now in swing. Are you ready for the final onrush? If not, you have only a few hours to prepare to meet that greatest test of all the year, no matter which office you are assigned to. *** The outstanding event of the week in postal circles, was the monthly meeting of the Prince Hall Square Club, Sunday Dec. 14th, at the Elks Club House, West 129th Street. Many things of note took place. First, the unfurling of the Club's banner of rich dark blue silk with gold lettering; secondly, the "WE SAY IT WITH NEWS" MRS. MA Our popular lady undertaker, who friends, best wishes for CL TINGS OF THE S [Picture of a woman in profile, wearing a dark dress and a headband with a bow.] MRS. MARY LANE maker, who extends to hes for Christmas and Our popular lady undertaker, who extends to her Fraternal and other friends, best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. presentation of an American flag to the Club by Cornelius A. Hughes, first Vice-President, with President Chas. Hoyt of City Hall Station, leading the Club in the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner". Col. Charles Filmore, who was scheduled to address the Club, begged to be excused until a later date, due to illness of a member of his family. Next was a violin solo, by Mr. William J. Townsend, accompanied by Mr. Leonard Matthews on the organ. Mr. Townsend, who is a retired band leader, together with Mr. Matthews who is now studing at Columbia, also rendered several selections on the piano. Last, but not least, flashlight pictures were taken of the group, said pictures to appear in the Clubs souvenir program, when they intend giving their affair at the New Star Casino during January. *** Joseph Albright, Station J. was transferred to the Carrier service after many years as a clerk. He was assigned to Varick Street Station. *** William Jones, G.P.O. is now at Station H. *** Smiling Walter Hutchingson, carrier, City Hall, has been advanced to a delivery route, of his Station, which covers the financial district, and takes care of mail coming direct from London. Hon. Ogden Mills Congressman from N. Y. will address the Annual Mass Meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. RENAISSANCE CASINO 139th St., & 7th Ave. Sunday Jan. 4th, 3 P. M. Other speakers will open the nation-wide fight against segregation --- --- All Welcome Admission free OF THE SEASON extends to her Fraternal and other christmas and the New Year. "THE TATTLER" WILL PLAY SANTA CLAUS AT OFFICE THURSDAY The Christmas presents that will be donated ot the poor children of Harlem by "The Tattler", will be given out from the office 201 West 138th Street, beginning at eleven o'clock Thursday forenoon, Christmas day. Arrangements have been made to take care of about eighty children at least, and perhaps by Thursday, additional funds may help us to take care of a few more. JAZZ AND THE FUTURE By AUBREY BOUSER Jazz is the mule of music. The mule, as all men know, is an equineasinine hybred with an awful kick and no offspring. Jazz is a mongrelization of primitive Africa, jaded Europe and electric America. That it has a kick is acknowledged by all. Like the mule, it makes things lively while it is here, but it leaves nothing behind. Jazz cannot be called a form of music such as the opera, symphony, tone-poem or art-song, It cannot be defined in relation to its content, for it has no content. Having no form or substance of its own, it juggles the recognized forms of music til they cannot be recognized. It is merely a manner of playing music. For instance, if "Deep River" is played or sung as arranged by Harry Burleigh, it is a spiritual; if jigged, quickened and syncopated it becomes jazz. By the same process "The Holy City" or any other piece in one-two time may be turned to jazz. Since jazz then is only a mannerism, what is the peculiar characteristic that makes it so popular and causes lovers of good music to speak seriously of its future? Some time ago in the Tattler, we contrasted the Italian School of Opera and the Wagnerian School. These schools are opposed but neither goes to an extreme. The Italians, putting tunefulness first, recognizes the importance of content; the Wagnerians, emphasizing content, appreciate the necessity of tune. Jazz, however, is an extreme. For the sake of rhythm it ignores form and content and all but extinguishes tune. Thus, Jazz depends altogether upon --- THE TATTLER "WATCH THE TATTLER—IT'S SNAPPY" for the moment we are creature of impulse and abandon. Thus, jazz, we think has come to stay, but we do not think the coming generation will accept it as classical. Its appeal is too narrow, it expresses only one mood or emotion and that one is not at all deep; it is fitted only for the dance-floor, the theatre and our playful, irresponsible hours. It is like slang, very expressive, but not to be used in serious and dignified discourse. Would you like to hear the Lord's Prayer in slang? Would you like to hear church anthems, love-songs, military marches and all the music of our more glorious moods rendered in syncopation? No, jazz is the mule of music, it can have no offspring. Mr. and Mrs. Hutckins, gave a party in honor of their son Earl on last Saturday evening. Among his many friends were Miss Ruth Tolls, Miss Mary Webb, Miss Pearl Dezone, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Foley, Mr. Aubrey Wallace and Mr. J. Butts. All spent an enjoyable evening. *** Callaway and Lillian will really spread some joy since our friend has that Buick. **** George R. has a drink of his own called much iron. He was full of it on the job. **** Earl Walton's Palais de Danse Orchestra will soon be called the Buick Car Orchestra, since most of the boys are driving them. **** A certain Trumpet player, loves to hear you play tea for two. Why not call on him sometime on Garfield Street and play that tune. **** E. B. is learning to be a tumbler in his old days. Don't try your act in the dark, however, as it isn't so good for your head. **** Say Rock, why hold up the Club's party for your Miss C. You are the sheriff we know, but don't stop things. **** Orchid — THE ACME CLUB Most Cordially Invites You To FIRST NEW YEAR'S BREAKF THURSDAY JAN. 1, 1925 RENAISS Breakfast free from 7 A. M. to 9. — Dancing f Music by John Smith's Modern Orchestra. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO Jazz TOMMY MORRIS One of the greatest living Cornetist, playing night Writer of the Sensational "Charleston Strut" now at the Hippodrome by Gertrude Hoffman One of the greatest living Cornetist, playing nightly at Club Alabama; Writer of the Sensational "Charleston Strut" now being done in London at the Hippodrome by Gertrude Hoffman and her Girls. rhythm, the rhythm of the accompaniment. In fact, it is all accompaniment. A classical song may be a harmonic instrument or an orchestra. By a melodic instrument, we mean one that can produce only one note at a time, such as the human voice or the horn; while the harmonic refers to the piano, which can strike several notes together. The jazz rhythm leads us straight to the plains and forests of Africa. There, the tom-tom is not only a musical instrument; it is an important means of communication. When the natives are to be called together for war, hunting or feasting, the tom-tom or drum is beaten and its reverberating clangor can be heard for miles. We have somewhat the same thing in our city when the fire-bell on Mount Morris sounds the alarm and we locate the fire by the number of bell-strokes. At African feasts the gathered tom-toms are pounded fast and fiercely and the natives keep time, dancing and howling in a circle. As the dance goes on, the drums beat faster;—they stir the dancers' blood, and the dance becomes a frenzy. A masterful account of such a spectacle may be found in Rene Maran's novel "Batouala." The jazz drum has the same effect on civilized Americans that it has on savage Africans. Whenever you hear Paul Whitman's Orchestra, or our own John Smith's or Will Vodery's which are even better, mark how all the horn, violin and saxaphone effects are governed by the racing tom-tom beat of the drum. Who cares what the tune is, or whether there is a tune, so long as that drum keeps up its ceaseless, vigorous, nerve-thrilling beat. The drum was probably the first musical instrument that primitive man made, and it still appeals to the primitive. It strikes down through all the artificial layers of culture and civilization, seizes upon the savage that is in all of us, black, white or red, and Page 3 "INTERESTING NEWS WELL FEATURED" Page 4 THE TATTLER Weekly by The Hotel Tattler Publishing Co. North Street, New York City, N. Y. Telephone No. S. C. JORDAN, Editor States in Advance by Mail: One year $3.50; 6 3 months, $1.00. One year, $4.50; 6 months, $3.00; 3 FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVE On Agency, 8 Eagle Place, Picadilly Circus, N. England. Rising Representative: W. B. Ziff, 608 South Chicago, Ill. -class matter April 14, 1922, at the post office at under the Act of March 3, 1879. 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NEW YORK, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1924 No. 52 CHRISTIANITY AND SCIENCE season of the year, when we are passin T this season of the year, when we are passing out of the Old into the New, and when we are celebrating in all Christian lands the coming and the going of Jesus, the most mysterious and revered name in all of the world, there is a widespread interest not only among scholars but among the common people, who do not always do their own thinking but allow others to think for them, about the hereafter as it is related to the present. It is the age-long search of mankind as to the riddle of existence, the desire to know where we came from and where we are going. It is a human desire, as far as we know. Some have a mind that the dumb creatures have no souls and no yearning aspirations as humans have; but we do know that they have a language we do not understand, while they understand ours, and they may have thoughts like ours which they cannot explain to us even as we have thoughts we cannot explain to them. There is so much that we do not know that the little we do know is often more confusing than illuminating. There is a veil over our hearts which has not been removed in the Christian ages which hides from us the explanation of the mystery that confused us; but we are told that there is nothing hid that shall not be uncovered. And the Faithful live by Faith. Where there is no faith the people grope in darkness, as seeking after the unknown, some new thing, which Paul says the Athenians were always seeking after, and which appears to be offensive to the Spirit dominant in the affairs of mankind. The spirit of enquiry is not encouraged but rather discouraged. What then? The Faithful do not ask, but believe. The rebels go their way and they have troubles of their own. The Fundamentalists and the Modernists have occupied much of the attention of mankind during the past year, but they only quibble over the Word and come by no information to elucidate the obscurities of the text over which they wrangle. We know only what is told us through Jesus and Paul and the prophets. If we do not care to accept it on Faith, believing without knowing, we are free to reject it, but we are none the wiser and seldom the happier for so doing. We know that the Christian has the better life here than those who reject Christianity and go the pace that kills and there is no sufficient reason to doubt that the Christians will have the better life hereafter. It stands to reason. If not why do we invariably reap as we sow? Why is the wages of sin invariably death, that those who live the fast and irresponsible life burn the candle at both ends and die young and often come by a violent or ignominious death? The Christian lives by Faith, whether he be Fundamentalist or Modernist, and when he does not do so he is plainly enough not a Christian, but something else. The ungodly appear to flourish, and do for a season, as the Psalmist said, but they have troubles of their own which real Christians never have. That much we all know. There is no conflict between Christianity and Science. Scientists would have us believe there is, but that is because they magnify themselves and not their office. They are incapable of separating spirit from matter and of interpreting either, except insofar as they have inspiration, in which Dr. George W. Carver has so much faith. And what is inspiration but that which we call genius to discover in spirit or matter the very things we were told in the beginning to "subdue" to our uses? No scientist ever created something out of nothing. Even Jesus did not do it. The elements they employed to create anything were already at hand only to be "subdued," if so the scientist could so master the elements as to do it. It was so with Franklin when he harnessed the lighting and so with Edison when he caged electricity in a little arc, the light from millions of which in our large cities turn night into day, as far as dispelling darkness is concerned, and it was so with Dr. Carver when he produced so many useful products out of the humble peanut that others never dreamed of. How did he do it? How did they do it? They had inspiration, out of the cumulative discoveries of scientists who have gone before them, which enabled them to so manipulate the elements of spirit and matter as to develop the particular thing they were engaged in discovering. But that which they discovered was not lost; it had been present from the beginning where the Creator placed it against the time and the man who should need and "subdue" it. That is plain enough. oologists. They can constu spirit and matter that are ed into a theory, which oologists. Darwin claim the ape. That is largely b at his features and see- ing all of the animals and people besides. Study th ems and you will readily they resemble. Some ha features and habits, m classify them. How did scriptures say by one thi other. We who accept ject what the scientists able to demonstrate to us no controversy with sci- versy with Christianity what happens all of th FARFUL FIGURE IN JOUR So with the Biologists. They speculate on spirit and hand to be resolved into a monstrable. So with anthropologists, descended from the ape. That an ape man. Look at his features are people resembling all of them with a lot of fish people beside and your neighbors and you are malism you and they resemble and other animals features and makes it easy to classify them they are? The Scriptures say pologists say by another. We revelations must reject what they which they are unable to demolish. Christianity has no controversy provokes a controversy with itself. And that is what happens. So with the Biologists. They can construct nothing except they speculate on spirit and matter that exists ready to the hand to be resolved into a theory, which is not always demonstrable. So with anthropologists. Darwin claims that we are all descended from the ape. That is largely because Darwin was an ape man. Look at his features and see for yourself. There are people resembling all of the animals and birds we know of, with a lot of fish people besides. Study the habits of yourself and your neighbors and you will readily find out what animalism you and they resemble. Some have dog, horse, hog, and other animals features and habits, mostly habits, which makes it easy to classify them. How did they come by what they are? The Scriptures say by one thing and the anthropologists say by another. We who accept the Scriptures as revelations must reject what the scientists give us as theories which they are unable to demonstrate to our satisfaction. Christianity has no controversy with science. When science provokes a controversy with Christianity it makes a fool of itself. And that is what happens all of the time. A POWERFUL FIGURE IN JOURNALISM SEYMOURE C. JORDON Managing Editor Wishing the many readers of THE a most prosperous New Year, Imaging Editor of "The Tattleraders of THE TATTLER and its New Year, and the gener Managing Editor of "The Tattler" Wishing the many readers of THE TATTLER a Merry Christmas and a most prosperous New Year, and the general public as well. MESSAGE TO THE JOURNALISTS OF THE NEGRO PRESS Members of the Negro Press: I have been requested by the Editor of The TATTLER to send you a Message of Greeting and Felicitation, with 1930 FORTUNE You T. T. THOMAS FORTUNE THE TATTLER THE DEAN "JUST WHAT YOU LIKE" they can construct nothing except matter that exists ready to the theory, which is not always de- Darwin claims that we are all it is largely because Darwin was creatures and see for yourself. There are animals and birds we know of, yes. Study the habits of yourself we will readily find out what animate. Some have dog, horse, hog, and habits, mostly habits, which in. How did they come by what they by one thing and the anthro- who accept the Scriptures as the scientists give us as theories constrate to our satisfaction. Persy with science. When science Christianity it makes a fool of mens all of the time. FIGURE IN JOURNALISM of "The Tattler" TATTLER a Merry Christmas and and the general public as well. the compliments of the season. I do so with a great deal of pleasure. It is an easy matter. Here is a splendid occasion upon which to base such felicitation and compliments. Our press has reached a commanding position in the life of the race and the Nation. It has had to traverse the Valley of Dry Bones and Death to do so, but its fidelity and loyalty to the race and the Nation has been its salvation. When I entered actively into Negro Journalism, in 1879, in New York, there were only four Negro newspapers published in the Nation. They were the Progressive American of New York, the Christian Recorder of Philadelphia, and the Elevator and Pacific Appeal, both of San Francisco; now it is estimated, forty-five years after, that they have grown to two hundred. That is marvellous. It marks in a distinct way the growth of the Negro race in intelligence and wealth. Our journalists helped to build the foundation of the races' moral, intellectual and material development, upon which growth is easy, and they have become one of the most dominant forces for good in the life of the race and the Nation. That is a very great deal. It will mean more in the future. I am proud of the record our journalists have made in the past forty-five years. My Message at this season of the year is, logically, keep on in the way you have gone, and are going, and our great race and Nation will be better because of your lives and labors. Yours fraternally, T. THOMAS FORTUNE. --- Sunday, December 28, 1924 OUNCES OF PREVENTION By Dr. B. S. HERBEN of the New York Tuberculosis Association MERRY CHRISTMAS To the Editor and to the staff which has been handling this column for these many months, and to each and every one of the readers of the Tattler—no matter where they may be—I send my heartiest greetings and wish you all a very Merry Christmas. May your New Year which shall dawn in the space of a few days be prosperous. May your opportunities for service to your own souls, your kindred, and that greater body of 'relatives"—not so distant either—called humanity, increase with the days. --- And least prosperity lose its meaning, and service become dull, may your perception of the secret things which make for true happiness grow keener and brighter than the hidden or manifest stars of every night which passes over you in 1925. Having prosperity, power for service and the inner satisfaction of mind, you can meet whatever else may come to you unafraid, and it shall leave you unscathe. And that you may not only have THIS Christmas and this new Year, but many happy years to come, with a twinkle in my eye and a chuckle, I shall drink (if I can leave this country for just a moment) TO YOUR HEALTH! MY FRIENDS! TO YOUR HEALTH! Note and Comment By T. THOMAS FORTUNE JESUS The stormy petrel of His times Witnessed a thousand horrid crimes Of Jewish priests and Roman knaves, Viler far than were the groaning slaves That served the Roman rule of blood, Drenching the earth as in a flood, And bled His tender heart that Woe Should reap such harvests as men sow. Jesus rebelled. He preached a better life Than men had ever known 'gainst strife And greed and hate,-the poisoned breath breath That scatters only moral Death! Jesus rebelled. The mass heard And marvelled at His inspired Word And followed Him. Then priests and King King, Enraged that such a brazen thing Could be, resolved that He should die Upon the Cross. And so He died,— E'en by His own shunned and denied! And, yet, He lives and pleads that we Shall from the curse of sin be free! We live the better life He died To give when He is not denied. SPORTS EDITOR THE NEW YORK TIMES BENNIE BUTLER Wishing my many friends in the sporting, theatrical and amusement world, the best there is in life three hundred and sixty-five days in each and every year. Wishing my many friends in the sporting, theatrical and amusement world, the best there is in life three hundred and sixty-five days in each and every year. THE GREEN STAR RENDEZVOUS By BEN GOODLOW (Copyright 1924 by The Famous Writers' Guild) Sunday, December 28, 1924 —SYNOPSIS— Danny Dundee finds his friend, Brown Johnnie Brown and meets the habitues of Jimmie Battle's billiards parlor. It is a warm meeting of old friends. The action shifts quickly to Brown Johnnie's home where Dundee is brought face to face with Brown Johnnie's landlady, Mrs. Gomon. INSTALLMENT III KING DANNY SPREADS A MYSTERY The good landlady looked her surprise as she observed Johnnie Brown. "Bless me!" she gurgled. "You home at this hour, Johnnie? La, it isn't nigh midnight yet!" "Tut! Tut!" he reprimanded, gaily. "No criticisms from you. Have you met this young man?" As he asked the question, he shoved Dundee forward. Danny, hat in hand, regarded the landlady with polite interest. What he saw was a plump, well-rounded woman who could not have been over five feet and four inches in height, and who must have weighed all of two hundred pounds. The face that she turned to him was as round as a cherub's, and about the humorous mouth there played a pair of dimples that gave a sweetness of expression to that extremely brown countenance that won his silent admiration. He placed her age at forty and classified her disposition and temperament as one hundred per cent all right. He was more than pleased with her appearance in spite of her substantial obesity. "I don't think I know this young man," she was saying in a puzzled sort of way as she measured Danny from toes to pate, "but he seems sorta familiar. Maybe it is that I know his mother, or some of his folks. What is your name, young man?" "Tut! Tut! and I don't mean King Tut!" chided Brown Johnnie, a merry twinkle in his eyes. 'Address him with a certain modicum of dignity, Mrs. Gomon. Remember, you are now standing in the presence of royalty. Yon person is a king!" "King?" Mrs. Gomon actually snorted. "King o' what?" "No, not the king o' what, Mrs. Gomon," said Johnnie, "but a king of the amusement world. He is one of America's leading colored entertainers, as the daily press sees fit to put it. He's the bright, brilliant luminary of 'Dancin' Along.' In other words, Mistress Boniface, he is an actor, a member of the profession in good standing." "Oh, an actor!" remarked Mrs. Gomon, just like that. "Yes", nodded Johnnie, winking slyly at Dundee. "You have surely heard of him. He is Dancin' Danny Dundee." But Mrs. Gomon shook her head in the negative. "Name ain't familiar," she announced, "although I do remember some Dundees back in Louisville." "That's because you're not a theatergoer—" "Oh, I used to go to shows, young man," she interrupted. "I used to go to see Bert Williams and George Walker every time they come to town, and I used to admire Black Patti and Sam Lucas and Ernest Hogan, and I remember of almost breaking my neck to see Bob Cole and Rosemond Johnson in Red Moon—" "And," cut in Johnnie, smiling his amusement, "you remember Hattie Hopkins and Mario Smart and John Bailey and —" "the Board o' Education," she supplemented. "Yes, the Board o' Education, only that belonged to Cole and Johnson. However, Mrs. Gomon, this is a new generation and we —" --- "The old shows and the old songs were good enough for me, Johnnie, "Do you remember Bandannaland?" "I saw it from the gallery with my last two bits," smiled Johnnie, "but as I was saying,—what was I saying?" "Something about a new generation," sniffed the landlady. "Oh, yes. The new generation, Mrs. Gomon, seeks to educate the public up to a standard above and beyond exaggerated dialect and burnt cork. In Dancin' Along there is plenty of comedy, heaps of it, and catchy music and "WE SAY IT WITH NEWS" snappy lines, but burnt cork isn't used too lavishly, nor have the authors borrowed abundantly from the quaint vocabularies of Uncle Remus and Florian Slappey. That brings us down to 'In Ole Kentuck' and 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'." "Yes?" from Mrs. Gomon. 'Yes. But I shan't deal too roughly with 'In Ole Kentuck'. There's a sentiment that I am bound to respect. Well do I remember that eventful day when Danny and I ran away from home to join 'In Old Kentuck's' pickininy band, which was our first stage experience. But 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' now—just what is your opinion of that play, Mrs. Gomon?" "My opinion? Oh, it was a fairly good show, I presume, before they got to putting in two Topsys and two Markees, and the like—" "It could have been worse, Mrs. Gomon. They could have put on a minstrel first part. But this is a new generation, as I remarked a while ago, and in our educational work we intent to lay violent hands on that old masterpiece. It is to be revamped." "Yes?" "Yes, the story will be written around the logical hero this time." "But wasn't ole Tom the logical hero?" demanded Mrs. Gomon. "No, Mrs. Gomon." "Huh! Then who was?" "George Harris, with Eliza as the female star of the piece," laughed Johnnie, as he turned to Dundee. "Come on, Dan. I live upstairs." "Oh, aren't you cute!" sneered Mrs. Gomon sarcastically, as the two men made their way to the staircase. Once in Johnnie's room, Dundee slumped into a chair and gazed about him. His roving eyes took in everything—the books, the magazines, the rugs, the wall ornaments, the quaint bric-a-brac, the furniture, the many little curious and fanciful odds and ends that lent to that apartment a wholesome atmosphere of comfort and solace. "Mother o' joy!" was the actor's admiring comment, as he turned to stare at his agreeable host. "You've got a swell layout here, man! Swell—swell!" "Thank your, Danny. I was sort afraid that my sense of beauty and comfort wouldn't jibe with yours. But let me have your coat and things. You're going to stay with me a long while." Reluctantly the dancer rose to his feet to remove his gloves, coat and hat. These articles he passed to Johnnie who carried them to an alcove where he left them with his own things. Coming back into the room he found his guest standing with his back to a gilded hot water radiator, gazing with fascination upon the interior decorations of that pleasant den. Without disturbing the enraptured young man, the host glided over to a tiny sideboard where he busied himself for a few moments with strange looking bottles and glasses. Having finished with his labors he called softly to Dundee. "This is guaranteed to drive the chill out of your bones," he said, as the musical comedy star joined him at the sideboard. "Don't ask what it is—just drink it!" "It brings back haunting memories of a distant period when the old brass rail was a respectable member of society," chuckled the professional as he slowly sipped the contents of the glass that Johnnie placed in his hand. "But it can't be that!" "Of course not!" said Johnnie, ironically. "I am surprised at the question!" Danny swallowed the contents of the glass and smacked his lips. "I have tasted worse," was his comment. "That's possible," admitted his host. They each drank another round of the beverage; Johnnie produced cigarettes and they settled back in comfortable chairs to mull over old times. They had been schoolboys together and had run away from home together to join out with a show troupe, and had gone through many harrowing experiences as vagabond Thespians, and, of course, had many things to talk about. But somehow it seemed that Danny was not in the reminiscent mood that the occasion warranted. He tried to recall many pleasant and unpleasant incidents, and attempted to recollect old names and scenes that were thrillingly familiar THE TATTLER to both of them, but he failed to make the mark. Johnnie, whose powers of observation were unusually keen, immediately sensed that his friend had something on his mind that prevented him from giving full play to his memory. He had assumed a light-hearted manner on their first meeting, and had sustained a cheerful air from the time they left Jimmie Battle's place until they were safe in that pleasant room, but now that cheerfulness was gone, and with its disappearance it seemed that life was gone too. He sat in his chair, a pathetic figure, unable to concentrate his mind on a single topic. Brown Johnnie, of course, was disturbed, and being disturbed he made haste to get to the bottom of the trouble. "Come, come, Danny," he said in kindly tones. "Buck up. You've gone dead all at once. What ails you?" With a forced smile the actor essayed to pull himself together. "I was thinking," he said, slowly, "of Tyler Dunham!" "Oh!" said Johnnie, somewhat abashed. Then after an awkward silence, added: "You've got to pardon me, old man; it was rude of me, I know! But, really I'd—I'd forgotten about Tyler in my excitement at meeting you after these years. I know of his death, of course. I suppose every one who has a knowledge of showfolks knows now that the great Dunham has joined the silent procession. And—and—well, Danny, it was a blow. Tyler was a prince." "And a good comedian," added Danny. "He didn't get all that was comming to him, he didn't get the roses and bouquets and sweet-scented press notices that are hurled at the heads of some stars, but he was good for all that, as good as any of them." "I agree with you, Danny. He was a great comedian. He should have been placed at the head of a real musical show. But fate bilked him, so it seems. However, he had many friends, in and out of the profession, and these shall keep his memory ever." "He used to tell me," mused Danny, "of the royal good times he used to have with you and Square Dicky Marshall and Kent Romaine at the Green Star Rendezvous. He used to call them the Rendezvous Nights' Entertainments. The Rendezvous, in those days, you know, was the greatest place in the world." "Yes," muttered Johnnie, his fine brown face clouding a bit. "I remember the Rendezvous as it was—the most wonderful place of its kind that Midland ever had—a social club that shall never be surpassed for good fellowship and congeniality. I remember Tyler Dunham's visits quite distinctly. The last time he was here we had a wonderful week together—he and Dicky Marshall and Kent Romaine and I. But you have something of importance to tell me about him, Danny. What is it? Has it to do with that business you were speaking to me about?" "It has, Johnnie. I'm placed in rather a delicate position and it is all because Tyler placed me under an obligation before he passed out. I am charged with a mission that I must accomplish, no matter the odds, and every day that passes makes that mission all the more difficult. Right now I am losing valuable time. But you've been such a tower of strength to fellows in trouble that I could not pass up this opportunity to come here to enlist your aid. Besides, your services will be of inestimable value to me on account of your knowledge of this city. I have reasons to believe that the man I must find is here, or has been here, and if that is the case you can help me out wonderfully. Of course I could go to the police, but the way I look at the matter, it isn't an affair for the police—not yet. So I'm going to tell you my story, Johnnie, and if you're impressed I want you to aid me." "Why, son, you know I'll help you. Of course, I. do not promise to lift you entirely out of your trouble, for I have my human limitations, but I'll promise to render you all the help that I am capable of. Now tell me of the obligation you owe to Tyler Dunham, who was also my friend." (To be continued next week). NOTICE TO AGENTS Considerable news from our contributing agents was left out again this week, due to the fact that it failed to reach our office in time. Much of this news matter did not reach our office until late Wednesday. "WATCH THE TATTLER - IT'S SNAPPY" THE SEASON'S GREETINGS TO FRIDAY MR. 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Moore, who is seen in the center of the photo (with numeral "9") seen on shirt arrow indicates), was among the leaders from the very start and was timed in 12:56 for the two and a quarter mile course. TATTLER GIRLS TRIM CAMPFIRE GIRLS 3 Playing Their First Game Of The Season, The Victorious Five Presents Formidable Team. THE TATTLER Girls' Athletic and Social Club presented their basketball team to the local public last Friday evening at Manhattan Casino, and the newly organized quintet easily defeated the sturdy basketball five of the Campfire Girls, 35 to 1. The Campfire Girls deserve credit for taking the game on very short notice, and, although outclassed, they played with Amazonian courage despite the odds they were facing. They consented to play after several other clubs withdrew. Romping out on the court in their snappy new uniforms, THE TATTLER maids showed in their workout, of what they were capable of. They were light and fleet of foot and moved with a pep and vim that indicated they were keyed up to play the game of their lives. Led by their captain, Sarah Pollard, they ran through a few simple plays and then took turns at practicing shots from the foul mark and field. The Campfire girls followed them about fifteen minutes later, and began limbering up exercise at the opposite end of the court. THE TATTLER girls got the jump on their opponents within the first three minutes of play, and scored three field goals in rapid succession. The superior team work of the blue and garnet machine was of a high order and kept the Campfire Lassies on the defense all during the abbreviated period of play. The first half, ended with the score reading, TATTLER Girls' 25, Campfire 1. In the second period, with the game practically won, Captain Pollard had her players concentrate on perfecting team work, and few efforts were made to add additional points to the score. In this half, only ten points were tallied, but the Campfire maids failed to score. The line up of THE TATTLER team was as follows: Captain, Pollard; Margaret Groves, forward; Sofie Cunningham, center; Ida Pryor and Vera Harrison guards. Helen Roberts substituted for Margaret Groves and Estelle Richarson for Vera. All the girls are first string players. The Commonwealth big "5" easily defeated the Canadian All Stars 60 to 35 in the second game of the evening. By BENNIE BUTLER SHEPPARD OUTPOINTS COHEN IN STAR BOUT New England Bantamweight Given The Decision In Close Contest At Commonwealth Club. Wilbur Cohen met defeat for the third consecutive time at the Commonwealth Sporting Club last Saturday night, when Johnny Sheppard of Boston was given the decision in a very close and stubbornly contested bout, the feature attraction of three ten round exhibitions. Cohen, a legitimate flyweight, again conceded weight to his adversary, who is a bantam, with the same disastrous result. The action was fast and spirited and a nip and tuck affair. Sheppard used a stiff left hand jab which annoyed and puzzled the little colored flyweight all through the bout. The weights were; Cohen $ 1 1 5 \frac{1}{2} $ , Sheppard 120 lbs. In another ten-rounder George Doughtery, brother of the late Frankie Jerome, and Izzy Cooper fought a draw. This was the third meeting of these lads and each time they have fought to a standstill. Cooper weighed $ 1 2 5 \frac{1}{2} $ and Doughtery 126. In the third ten-rounder Jack Adnit, weighing $133\frac{1}{4}$ , lost the decision to Tony Palmer, 126. Harry Wallack, $121\frac{1}{2}$ , former amateur champion, defeated Ray Costello, $126\frac{1}{2}$ , in a sixround match. In the opening fourround contest Frankie Lattimer and Bill Wiley fought to a draw. TED MOORE TO MEET ALLENTON JOE GANS There will be plenty of excitement at the Commonwealth this Saturday night, for Joey Hicks, better known as Allentown Joey Gans will do battle with Ted Moore the clever Englishman. Moore will be remembered here for his clean cut and decisive victory over Larry Estridge, the popular southpaw K. O. king. And the Englishman turned the trick right here in Harlem and at the Commonwealth. Ever since that notable feat, the fight fans have been clamoring for Ted to mix it with another colored fighter. Now, strange as it may seem, this Englishman has plenty of nerve, for he asked for no lesser person than Tiger Flowers. Moore claims that southpaws are made to order for him, and only smiled when some suggested calling in a doctor GUS MOORE LEADING THE PACK THE TATTLER News Danres Cabarets Theatricals RENAISSANCE FIVE VS. ASSUMPTION TRIANGLE Bob Douglas' Sturdy Champions Will Again Tackle The Mighty Champs Of Brooklyn At Manhattan. Manager Bob Douglas of the Renaissance Big Five, has arranged a basketball holiday treat for the followers of the great indoor winter pastime, that excels any program ever offered the local public in recent years. Douglas has arranged for the powerful Brooklyn champions, the Assumption Triangle quintet, to tackle his mighty warriors, the Renaissance Big "R" Five at Manhattan Casino, New Year's night, Thursday January 1st. That in its self is a treat worth going miles for and the price of admission, but that is not all by a long shot. There will be two games, and both contests will be feature attractions. We have already told of one, and the other brings together the Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha opposed by Eta Chapter's quintet. This game will bring two of the greatest collegiate fives together in a basketball classic that will rival the annual clash of Howard and Lincoln on the football fields. This is going to be a most thrilling contest, such as only institutional rivalry can produce. Nor is this all, for energetic aggressive Bob has engaged a musical organization that is known far and wide for ability. Vernon Andrea's Atlantic orchestra will furnish the music, which means one gala night of dance in addition to the greatest basketball double header presented here in many years. And the admission is only One Dollar. Now who wont be there. BUDDY SAUNDERS It would not be a bad idea if the McMahon brothers would send Buddy Saunders against one of the good white lightweights, like Vincentini or O'Brien. Buddy fights best when opposed by fighters of ability. to see if he had lost his mind. The Mc Mahon brothers offered the Englishman the match with Hicks, with the understanding that if he won, they would gladly try to get Flowers for him. However, Moore has no set up in Joey Hicks, and it is just possible that after the colored lad from Pennsylvania finishes with Ted, they will have to order flowers for funeral, and not the Tiger's kind. TRY TITLE "WE SAY IT WITH NEWS" "The most exciting comedies now come in New York" - Jaywood Brown, World LEW LESUE presents FLOREN Shelton Brod Will Vodder and the BROADHURST NEW YEAR Thursday, J MONSTER BASKET MA NEW MANH 155th St FIRST BETA CHAPTER ETA most exciting of all the musical milies now current New York'- bout, World presents DRENCE MILLS in DIXIE TO BROADWAY' with Shelton Brooks, Hantree Harrington, Cora Green. Will Vodery's Plantation Orchestra and the most infectious chorus in N.Y. CHURST W. 44th ST. - NOW- MAS THANKSGIVING DAY and SATURDAY MIDNIGHT PERFORMANCE EVERY TUESDAY NEW YEAR'S NIGHT Thursday, January 1st, 1925 INTER BASKETBALL GAMES AND MADI-GRAS NEW MANHATTAN CASINO 155th Street & 8th Ave. FIRST GAME CHAPTER, TLPHA PHI ALPHA VS. 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BOXES—$5.00 ```markdown ``` Sunday, December 28, 1924 "SHUFFLE ALONG" HERE FOR THE SECOND WEEK Reproduction Of Famous Broadway Success Playing At The Lafayette Enlivens Harlem's Holiday Life. 'Shuffle Along" was presented at the Lafayette Theatre as the feature attraction for the week, and the famous Broadway musical comedy success of a few years ago, kept the first nighters highly amused with its spicy and spirited comedy and song numbers. The comedy was exceedingly well handled by Messrs. Edgar Martin and little Edgar Connors, two very clean and capable comedians. They were able to entertain and amuse without resorting to vulgarity or smut in their work. Most of the comedy comes in the first act, and the situations are very amusing. One of the most amusing is where the two comedians argue about the equal division of Twenty eight Dollars between seven partners. Edgar Martin conclusively proves that his share of the money amounts to Thirteen Dollars. He arrives at this impossible division, in the most absurd and ludicrous method imaginable. Seven into two wont go because the two ain't big enough. But seven will fit very nicely into the eight, which leaves one. Now the two must be used so just bring that below the line making twenty one, into which the seven goes three times, making it thirteen. The singing of Percy Colson was one of the pleasing features and he was well applauded for his excellent work. The same was true of Miss Bertha Wright, the leading lady. Percy Verwayne cleverly played the role of the detective and Al Watts, in the character role of the proprietor of the Jimtown's hotel, only added to the laurels he has earned after many years of service in the profession. The company will be here for another week, and while not as strong as the original production, deserves the support of the local public. Only by supporting the cleaner and better types of musical comedy productions can the local theatrical lovers encourage the Lafayette managers to obtain the best. We have followed very closely the policy and the attitude of the new managers, and believe that they are conscientiously trying to give the local patrons of the theatre the best possible. The general public knows our fearless attitude and courage in speaking frankly. We give credit where credit is due and dare to criticise adversely, that which is not up to the mark, regardless of personal feeling one way or the other. A POPULAR FAVORITE THE BALLROOM Slowly recovering from an operation at Dr. Wilson's Sanitorium, Mrs. Hudgins smiling tendered her Christmas and New Year's Greetings to her many friends in and out of the theatrical profession. "SNAPPY AND INTERESTING" Extends through "The Tattler" the in and out of the profession. John York, and there is no happier coup charming little wife, Mildred Hudgi THE ACE OF COM THE FILM MAKER JOHNNY HUDGINS tter" the season's greaseion. Johnny is now uppier couple in the wired Hudgins, whose pi Extends through "The Tattler" the season's greetings to his many friends in and out of the profession. Johnny is now making his home in New York, and there is no happier couple in the world than Johnny and his charming little wife, Mildred Hudgins, whose picture is shown elsewhere. So we say in all sincerity, support the Lafayette Theatre, as long as the policy of the house is progressive and wholesome. Harlem needs and should have the better productions, and the only way to bring this about, is to make it worth while for the promoters to bring such productions here. THE FUTURE OF THE NEGRO IN THE DRAMA By RICHARD B. HARRISON In discussing the future of the Negro in the drama, I can say in the beginning that we have more hope than we ever had of taking our place on the American Stage. We have more agencies at work, more capable people, and a more elevated taste; and above all, the theatre-going people are not only expecting, but demanding a higher class show from performers of our group. Then, the white press is beginning to take notice of our efforts theatrically, and many white companies when they want an actor to take a special black face part, instead of using a black, brown or yellow make-up on one of their own, apply to some reliable colored newspaper man to furnish such a character from our Race. James A. Jackson of the Billboard has been instru- --- OF COMEDY season's greetings to his many friends any is now making his home in New le in the world than Johnny and his ns, whose picture is shown elsewhere. mental in placing many such characters. "The Age", "The Tattler", "The Amsterdam News", "The Negro World", and other New York Race papers have also had much influence in bringing about this favorable and hopeful condition. New York has discovered the sterling worth of Paul Robeson, and although the vehicles he has had to ride mere not the kind we would like to have him in, yet his acting has won the applause of all who have seen him work. Much encouragement and progress, as well as some very splendid talent has been found outside of New York. In North Carolina, it has been my very pleasant privilege to stage two classic plays recently "The Merchant of Venice" at Greensboro, under that princely gentleman and educator, President James B. Dudley of the A. & T. College, and "Damon and Pythias" at Raleigh, under Mrs. Julia B. Delaney, who played "Calanthe", and in those two efforts I found enough natural, intelligent talent to cast any play one could procure. In both instances, the daily papers spoke of us in flattering terms, and the patrons of both races (and they were many) mere as cordial as if we were a white company just from Broadway. The Ethiopian Dramatic Art Association, with Mrs. Anne Wolter, has contributed substantially to our progress. It seems to me that the time is here for New York to have THE TATTLER "ENTERTAINING — FULL OF MIRTH" Page 7 THE LAFAYETTE THEATRE THE LAFAYETTE THEATRE 131st Street and 7th Avenue Phone Morningside 1811 A Sensational Success Held Over By Popular Request For Another Week Commencing Monday 29th ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY THROUGH ENORMOUS EXPENSE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY BOOKED THE WORLD'S RECORD BREAKING MUSICAL COMEDY SUCCESS SHUFFLE ALONG WITH NEW YORK CAST AND COMPANY OF OVER 50 ENTERTAINERS 50 Watch for Big Surprise At Our Special Midnight Show New Year's Eve Night. Watch for Big Surprise At Our Special Midnight Show New Year's Eve Night. 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THE SECOND ANNUAL MATINEE DANCE Of The YOUNG PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, LUCY LANEY LEAGUE AT IMPERIAL ELKS HALL NEW YEAR'S DAY, JAN. 1, 1925 162 West 129th St. Music by Bill Brown's Brownies — Dancing from 2 to 7 P.M. Admission 75 cts. — No tax. YOUNG PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, LUCY LANEY LEAGUE AT IMPERIAL ELKS HALL NEW YEAR'S DAY, JAN. 1, 1925 Music by Bill Brown's Brownies — Dancing from 2 to 7 P.M. Admission 75 cts. — No tax. A POPULAR ARTIST GREETINGS OF YOYO DAVIS During the Yuletide season it will be well for you to visit Brooklyn and the beautiful Shoobra Palace, the place to dance, flooded with electricity and artistically decorated by experts. The palace will be opened nightly from December 22nd until January 4th. Van Dyke's European players and the Cosmopolitan Melody Boys of the Strand Danceland will entertain. You are most cordially invited to attend any evening, 1068 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. Shoobra Palace and Realty Corporation. Mr. Samuel F. Edmead, Proprietor. MRS. JEANNETTE JAMES a drama on Broadway. If Dr. DuBois, Mr. White, Mr. Wilson or any of our recognized writers would contribute a good live play, the cultural benefits would attract the attention of multitudes to the box office, and the thing the managers look for is results. Bois, Mr. White, Mr. Wilson or any of our recognized writers would contribute a good live play, the cultural benefits would attract the attention of multitudes to the box office, and the thing the managers look for is results. Mrs. James, the wife of Seymour James and the team of Seymour and Jeannette, and a wonderfully clever male impersonator, extends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to her many friends in and out of the theatrical profession. "ENTERTAINING — FULL OF MIRTH" MORAL MONKEYS SAR THING SAY NOTHING H THE TATTLER RADIO everybody ought to bathe in it. anxiety, — all the rust of life-ought oil of wirth." — Oliver Wendell Holmes. THE THREE MORAL MONKEYS SEE NOTHING HEAR NOTHING SAY NOTHING BUT JUST WATCH THE TATTLER RADIO "Mirth is God's Medicine, everybody ought to bathe in it. Grim care, moroseness, anxiety,—all the rust of life-ought to be scorned off by the oil of wirth."—Oliver Wendell Holmes. --- Page 8 NOW XMAS IS COME Now Christmas is come, Let us beat up the drums. And call all our neighbors together. And when they appear, Let us make them such cheer, As will keep out the wind and the weather. Washington Irving. THE TATTLER GREETS YOU This is the season of XMAS greetings, and THE TATTLER extends to it's readers and friends AMERRY XMAS. We consider this year now at an end the most successful year, that we have known, not only has has our mail box been full, but THE TATTLER is now circulating in Paris, Berlin and Bombay India, in fact it seems that where the flag goes THE TATTLER is bound to follow. While the church bells are ringing, and greens wrethe windows and doors, while the young folks are making merry, and the Kiddies are dreaming of Santa Claus, while families and friends gather and remember long forgotten, THE remember friends long forgotten, THE TATTLER is now on shipboard ploughing it's way thru mountainous seas, to the far corners of the earth. THE TATTLER pauses with gratitude, for the sincere friendship of it's many friends known throuout the Year, and accept this as a personal XMAS card, on which is inscribed the sincerest of holiday greetings, "A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR." A. A. JACKSON Jr. CITY EDITOR. XMAS SUGGESTIONS FOR THE REGULARS That Johnnie Carey and Mal Frazier, will be as successful with The Bamville as they have been with The Nest. \* \* \* That The Fly Little Oscar, will always keep the public from knowing that he is one of Harlem's greatest backbiters. * * * That "Little Jeff," will always be able to put on his winning smile, and eventually get back home to The Nest. * * * That Bill "Count" de Cassis, won't run into anything this year but the Kingwood garage. That Leonard Kenerly, will be able to control the Automobile business of Harlem. That Jimmie Knowles will be able to stick his hands, into something a little more dirty than automobile grease, before he goes to the manicurist. * * * That all of THE Pretty Pirettes may get a Rhinebuck for a husband. * * * That Sam Mitchell, Buck Terry, and Blonde Brown, will eventually convince Harlemites that they are the Czars and the masters of all that they survey. * * * That Santa Claus will give Elizabeth Fisher a job. That Jerry Preston, will be crowned the King of Breakfast dances. * * * That Pinkie Bailou, will be able to reside permanently on Central Park west. That Eddie Herbert, will be able to visit California before they have another earthquake. \* \* \* That Johnny Cobb will eventually agree that "Browner the berry sweeter the juice." \* \* \* That Johnny Powell will stop running up and down seventh avenue looking for the Prince of Wales. * * * That the "Three Horsewomen of the Hootchacalypse" tell the gang where they have been lately. * * * That Mme. King Tut will always be a wonderful fellow. That Francis Spencer will be as happy as ever. That eventually Stel will go back to Mildred. * * * That Cubis will some day say "I told you so." That certain ministers will set an example for us sinners, during the coming year. * * * That Count El John, will become a Royal personage after all. That Pistol Pete will really tote a gun. * * * That the Three Dukes will make plenty of swag when they give their next affair. Gee! but those girls from The Chocolate dandies looked good when they arrived at the Comedy Club last Wednesday. May Fortune, Alberta, Boyd, Valada Snow, Rose Young, and Clara Titus. "It's too bad Jim," how do you do it? Bond's where is Mabel's ring that you promised her for Xmas? Did you see all of the wonderful shebas last Friday night at THE TATTLER A. C. girls basketball game at the Manhattan Casino? If you didn't every Friday night meet me there, you are liable to land something real sweet, Oh you sheiks? THE TATTLER Home Cooking Quick Service DON'T FORGET TO GO TO BONNERS LUNCH FOR SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT 101 West 139th St., New York (Near Lenox Ave.) We see that Jeff Blount of The Bamville Club, has gone into the "Poultry Business", don't tell me those; "yes two chickens were awaiting him last thursday night and one of them had a razor in each stocking", the other one looked as though she might be "bowlegged". Oh; Mr. "Bookar" Red, when did you motor from Switzerland to Egypt? we once heard a story that a certain barber during the Civil war had scissors shot out of his hand, by a colored sharp shooter that was one-hundred miles away; that is about the best lie we have ever heard; excepting yours. "It's out, yes it's out and all over town that the bright side of our most handsome sheik will be missing for quite some time. Oh; Roy 7th Ave. will miss you, did you get it? You know that mama goes where papa goes. Santa Please Bring Red Marcell—answer yes from Marion C. Mrs. C. C.—a sense of humor. Bud Fischer—answer yes from Nellie-Viola-or Edna. Nellie McClennon—a wedding ring. Lee Jones—$1.45. Ray Porcher—a girl any kind rush. T. Parker—enough liquor for a year. Pat Murphy—a wedding ring for Dorothy. If one wishes to know how to be a perfect lover, page Johnnie Cobb the Monsieur Beaucaire of Harlem, "success", Johnnie will tell you is one part inspiration and the other nine parts perspiration for some people, but the grand old boy has used and is still using a secret known only to himself for he is still climbing all hills on high gear no matter how high, and he never perspires. The Commonwealth boy's showed their skill last friday night at The Manhattan Casino, by trimming the Borough Champs, THE TATTLER girls also played a wonderful game against the Camp Fire girls, the music was rendered by The famous Tempo Orchestra, and every one present had a glorious time, The Commonwealth and THE TATTLER girls, will play consistently every friday night at The Manhattan Casino. We would certainly like to know who was the "Red hot" mama that had her sweet man out on Lenox Ave. last friday night in his underwear, there were four Cops holding him and they had some job, for this "Zigaboo" was snorting and perspiring like a spanish bull, "where is that woman" she must be a modern Joan of Arc. IN GAY PAREE A ELLEN MEADOWS Now appearing at the Moulin Rouge Paris, and wishes her many friends A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year. "READY BY THOUSANDS" 1924 Gree A MERRY XMAS AND 24 Greetings MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR to Our many friends and patrons JOHN D. POWELL THE CAPITOL PALACE HERMAN'S INN CLUB CLUB INC. INC. 575 Lenox Ave. N. Y. C. 2493 - 7th Ave. N. Y. C Biggest and liveliest resort Harlem's coziest rendezv up town. Herbert A. Johnson, Pres. J C. Van Hooke, Secretary. Cassio O. Norwood, Asst. Sec'y. H. R. "Buck" Weaver, Pub. Mgr. Ed. Cooper, Sgt. at Arms. John D. Powell, Chairman House Committee. BABY BANKS, JUVENILE DAY, the special feature at the Capitol Christmas to New JOHN D. POWELL'S 2493 - 7th Ave. Comfort, recreation Billiards and John D. Powell, Proprietor. Benj. F. Powell, Manager. COMPLIMENT JOHNNIE JACK 7th Avenue near 133rd S GREETINGS OF TO MY MANY FRIEN COMPLIMENT BANKS, JUVENILE DANCER, on Keith's Club special feature at the Capitol Palace Club, every Christmas to New Year's inclusive. JOHN D. POWELL'S BILLIARD PARC 17th Ave. New Comfort, recreation, courteous service Billiards and pocket pool. J. Powell, Proprietor. F. Powell, Manager. Arthur "Biggy" Hart Geo. H. Weaver, Ca COMPLIMENTS OF JOHNNIE JACKSON'S LUNC 17th Avenue near 133rd Street, New York GREETINGS OF THE SEASON TO MY MANY FRIENDS AND PATRON COMPLIMENTS OF BABY BANKS, JUVENILE DANCER, on Keith's Circuit will be the special feature at the Capitol Palace Club, every night from Christmas to New Year's inclusive. JOHN D. POWELL'S BILLIARD PARLOR 2493 - 7th Aye. New York City. Comfort, recreation, courteous service Billiards and pocket pool. John D. Powell, Proprietor. Arthur "Biggy" Harris, Asst. Mgr. Benj. F. Powell, Manager. Geo. H. Weaver, Cashier. GREETINGS OF THE SEASON TO MY MANY FRIENDS AND PATRONS. SYKES S. BEAMAN Realtor 2167-7th Avenue, A MERRY XMAS AND A To my friends XMAS AND NEW YEAR MISS MAE Manicure To my many friend Located at IRIS Bld. 2288-7th Avenue, GREETINGS OF IRIS BEAUTY 2288-7th Ave., N. Y. C. A Merry Xmas And A To Our Many Friend Realtor 2167-7th Avenue, New York City A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR To my friends and patrons. XMAS AND NEW YEAR GREETING MISS MAE FISCH Manicurist To my many friends and patrons. Located at IRIS BEAUTY SHOPPE 2288-7th Avenue, New York City. GREETINGS OF THE SEASON IRIS BEAUTY SHOPPE 8-7th Ave., N. Y. C. Phone Harlem A Merry Xmas And A Happy New Year To Our Many Friends and Patrons. 2167-7th Avenue, New York City A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR To my friends and patrons. XMAS AND NEW YEAR GREETINGS MISS MAE FISCH Manicurist To my many friends and patrons. Located at IRIS BEAUTY SHOPPE 2288-7th Avenue, New York City. GREETINGS OF THE SEASON IRIS BEAUTY SHOPPE 2288-7th Ave., N. Y. C. Phone Harlem 2366. A Merry Xmas And A Happy New Year To Our Many Friends and Patrons. GREETINGS OF THE SEASON KENERLY & PETERS Inc. Motor Inn Motor Inn Service That Satisfies 41 West 144th Street, New York City. A Merry Xmas And a Happy New Year Our Many Frends And Patrons. Merry Xmas And a Happy New Year Our Many Frends And Patrons. A Merry Xmas And a Happy New Year To Our Many Frends And Patrons. L. E. KENERLY, Gen. Mgr. --- --- Sunday, December 28, 1924 HERMAN'S INN CLUB INC. 2493 - 7th Ave. N. Y. C. Harlem's coziest rendezvous John D. Powell, Pres. Herbert A. Johnson, Vice Pres. Wm. R. "Dude" Adams, Sec'y. R. Leon Griere, Asst. Sec'y. Norman Philyan, Cashier. Elijah Middleton, Sgt. at Arms. Herbert Langsm, Chairman House Committee. NCER, on Keith's Circuit will be in Palace Club, every night from Year's inclusive. BILLIARD PARLOR New York City. courteous service pocket pool. Arthur "Biggy" Harris, Asst. Mgr. Geo. H. Weaver, Cashier. ENTS OF SON'S LUNCH Street, New York City THE SEASON FOODS AND PATRONS. New York City HAPPY NEW YEAR and patrons. EAR GREETINGS FISCH Christ ands patrons. BEAUTY SHOPPE New York City. THE SEASON SHOPPE Phone Harlem 2366. Happy New Year ands Patrons. Inn Satisfies appy New Year To And Patrons. --- 1925 JOHN C. SMITH AND HIS MODERN DANCE ORCHESTRA JOHN C. SMITH AND HIS MODERN DANCE ORCHESTRA This wonderful dance orchestra that has won an enviable reputation with the lovers of the light fantastic toe, will positively play at New Star Casino, New Years Night, the dance staged by the popular Henry Wilson. Sunday, December 28, 1924 READING, PA. JAMES EDWARDS — Contributor Mrs: Irene Edwards, formerly of Harrisburgh will spend the Xmas holiday with her mother and family. *** We see that Miss F. G. is the sheba of Cherry street. Watch her strut at the K. P. Ball. *** L. B. watch your step, don't park your car there anymore. At least not so long, it will freeze up. *** Its mighty funny that J. K. and Paul J. can't stay away from Pottisville. Be careful P. J. a certain mama will find you out. J. K. you had better keep away from that farmers house, he will come home some day and it will be — to pay. *** We would like to know why Johnnie B. can't stay away from Phila. *** Mr. Willie J. who was held for murder for four months was set free on Friday, Dec. 19th, 1924. Good for him. *** Mr. George Leonard of California, known in Reading as Kid Buddie, will eat his Xmas dinner at his sweet sheba's on Dean Avenue. *** Mr. and Mrs. B. Ross is planning to take a trip to the Windy City for Xmas. The gang would like to know why Kid E. don't find a job. He is now in line again. *** We hope you win Kid Red on Xmas day. *** Something new. Jack S. is a professional backbiter, something the gang did not suspect. Watch him. *** We would like to know why does Kid Diamond, better known as the Man From the West visit O. G. so often when Kid S. is out of town. *** C. B. lost his home in Locust St. *** Somebody said that C. S. sure can throw a mean glass. Look out J. B. *** We see that J. B. shakes a mean collar for somebody. Be careful C. S., M. V. was seen with a car load of Xmas presents going to the post office, and was sending them to all parts of the States. *** E. R. who attended the Chauffeurs ball, certainly did hold tight hands with somebody's mama. *** Miss S. M. of Rose St. expects her sister from New York, Miss Catherein Marshall, to spend the Xmas with her. *** M. V. was standing on the corner telling the TATTLER man that ofays look like wax dolls. What about the browns replied the TATTLER man. *** W. G. would like to know what church Mrs. F. F. goes to at 8 P. M. and lets out at 3 A. M. *** We see that Babe's sweet daddy is here from Phila. Is he going to stay, I wonder. *** O. L. why not stop riding that white mule, for he will surely throw you some day, or even some night. *** F. F. don't be downhearted when things are slow. You have "NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE" brighter days coming. *** I hope that Miss H. B. will have success in her Love Nest, with her new shiek. *** How is it J. B. that every sheik you get falls in love with C. S. *** Why is it F. R. you start biting B. S. in the back since he is in trouble *** W. G. why is it you never have your family out in your Hudson coach? *** O. L. the lone housekeeper sure has the world worried. Keep on old world, just turn. *** S. H. where did you stay two nights last week. Look out. *** Mrs. F. F. why not wash your face, is your water frozen. *** B. K. and J.. B. sure were stepping high the other night. *** C. A., the Mohawk Indian, why not stay out of Dean Ave. there are no Squaws there. WORCESTER, MASS. Clarence Smith, why do you wear your wife's coat all the time. You should be able to buy one for yourself since you own a club. *** K. S. how is your friends in Providence. Bring her to Worcester sometime, so we can give her the once over. *** R. S. have you been to Fall River lately. *** What fair brown slowed Hunt Wilson down, Hey, Hey. *** Elmer B. what keeps your bank roll so small. *** E. W. soap is cheap I see your friend from Framingham did not come up, E. R. *** Elmer Bosley is singing "I don't let no one Girl worry me no time. *** Ted Wentworth had a terrible storm on the matrimonial sea. It must feel good to be on dry land again. *** Russell Quinton, why don't you take your Ford with you when you go to Water Street, to get your liquor. Be careful of John Venerable, or he will take your girl, E. away from you. *** We caught the Grey Fox, and finally we caught the Brown Fox, page Winifred Scott. Sour grapes are sweet when you get 'em, ain't they Winnie. *** Be careful Johnny Geary, don't come in the pool room, like you did Friday night, because news travels fast. *** We wish you the best of luck with married life. Page Mr. and Mrs. K. *** Sure, I came home to spend the winter, and brought my piano with me. *** The party was very nice while it was on George Hill, but after the party had broken up, one lady and a man were left. In about five minutes, the lady was seen running down the street, with hat and coat on her arm, with him following saying, Please don't leave me this way. Wonder who this is? THE TATTLER PERTH AMBOY, N. J. LEROY SPARKS --- Contributor Mr. & Mrs. Henry Roach have changed their residence to Gordon St. *** The D. R. C. social club was royally entertained by Mrs. Jackson of Rutherford last Monday eve. *** The party given Rev. Frohawk last Friday evening was well attended and enjoyed by all. The Busy Bee Club presented him with a present. The Second Baptist Sunday School also presented a present to him. Rev. Frohawk is leaving for Brunswick, Georgia. SARATOGA SPRINGS NEWS EDNA BAILEY — Contributor On Sunday morning Dec. 28, 1924 Rev. E. S. Bailey pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church will preach a special Xmas sermon. The Junior Choir will sing special Xmas Music. Regular Sunday School at 1.30. At 8 o'clock the choir will present at Xmas Pageant entitled "Bethlehem". It will bring back the story of the Nativity more vivid and will also demonstrate the "Xmas Spirit". All are most cordially invited to attend these services. Friday Evening the Sunday school treat will be held in the vestry of the church. Every child of the school is urged to be present. The members of the Junior Smart Set and Junior Choir have joined together to give Miss Ethel Jackson of Congress St., a member of both societies a lovely basket of the Seasons confectioneries. All are sorry she is so seriously ill and join together in wishing her a most speedy recovery and a Happy New Year. The Christmas Exercises and treat of the Mt. Olive Sunday School will be held on Monday Evening Dec. 29, 1924, in the vestry of the church at 8,30 o'clock. *** Can you imagine! Mr. C. E. going with a steady girl, well he is and the rest of his friends have to look on. It seems very strange, Charley. *** B. J. and M. J. always quarreling and now when it is so near Xmas. *** G. F. with an Albany sheba now. *** J. M. thinking himself a shiek. *** F. J. having everything she wants. *** Florence & Josey not gossiping about something. *** Dolores S. with a long dress on, and not thinking about June. *** S. B. not singing the Saxophone Blues. *** Oh! Mr. DODGE we miss your DODGER. *** A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all THE TATTLER members. "JUST WHAT YOU LIKE" Page 9 mething New for the Elite of Harlem THE RECTOR CLUB Something New for the Elite of Harlem THE RECTOR CLUB 274 West 127th Street Introducing the most luxurious and fastidious establishment, catering to the desires of the professional folks of the city. Spacious lounging rooms for social and club activities with the uttermost comfort and pleasing surrounds. Superior dining room with a la carte service. Every variety of foods cooked as desired. Steaks, chops,sters and all sea foods a speciality. and Opening New Year's Eve; Everybody Invited Wishing our many friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. luxurious and fastidious es- the desires of the profes- ms for social and club activi- mfort and pleasing surround- with a la carte service. Every as desired. Steaks, chops, is a speciality. Mr's Eve; Everybody Invited ends a Merry Christmas and Introducing the most luxurious and fastidious establishment, catering to the desires of the professional folks of the city. Spacious lounging rooms for social and club activities with the uttermost comfort and pleasing surroundings. Superior dining room with a la carte service. Every variety of foods cooked as desired. Steaks, chops, lobsters and all sea foods a speciality. Grand Opening New Year's Eve; Everybody Invited Wishing our many friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Eddie Rector, President. Dr. Wilbert Gillard, Secretary. Gene Shields, Vice President & Treasurer. COOKING QUICK SERVE DON'T FORGET TO GO TO BONNERS LUNCH FOR SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT st 139th St. (Near Lenox Ave.) New Y QUICK SERVICE GET TO GO TO RS LUNCH NG GOOD TO EAT (Lenox Ave.) New York. --- HOME COOKING QUICK SERVICE DON'T FORGET TO GO TO BONNERS LUNCH FOR SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT 101 West 139th St. (Near Lenox Ave.) New York. SPECIALS FOR XMAS We prepared the nest assortment of Holiday gifts for your family and every one of your friends. It mean a saving to you. Of our many Xmas Specials, Genuine DIAMOND, SC GOLD 18k, latest designs LADIES' RING, price $100 assortment of Holiday gifts, for and every one of your friends at you. Specials, Genuine DIAMOND, SOLID signs LADIES' RING, price $12.00. We have prepared the nest assortment of Holiday gifts, for the members of your family and every one of your friends at prices that mean a saving to you. One of our many Xmas Specials, Genuine DIAMOND, SOLID WHITE GOLD 18k, latest designs LADIES' RING, price $12.00. JOSEPH ROTH & SON 308 LENOX AVE. NEW YORK LOAN BROKERS TEL. HARLEM-1915. JEWELERS --- OUR CITY EDITOR THE NEW YORK TIMES Extending the season's greetings to the readers of "The Tattler" and my many friends. ST. JOSEPH, MO. MISS ADA WARD -- Contributor Mrs. Mable Dodd and Miss Ada Ward of St. Joseph, Mo. are going to spend the Xmas holidays in Chicago with Mrs. J. Flood, a sister to Miss Ward, and with Carl and Earl Dodd, brothers-in-law of both young ladies. They will stop in Lexington, Ky. and Kansas City, Mo. on their return home. THE LITTLE SAVOY DINING ROOM 7th Avenue near 129th Street Extends to their patrons a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year. Mrs. Bessie Noble, Prop. --- Society NEWS TATTLER RADIO VIA TATTLER RADIO Page 10 EAGLE CLUB WITH JOHN C. SMITH AT THE RENAISSANCE EAGLE CLUB WITH JOHN C. SMITH AT THE RENAISSANCE Harlem's Popular Musical Director Will Positively Appear at Eagle Club's Dance Xmas Evening. The Eagle Club who drew such a fashionable gathering at the Urban League's Convalescent Fund reception some time ago, has engaged John C. Smith and his orchestra to play at their Christmas Night reception at Renaissance Casino. John C. Smith, the popular Harlem Musical Director will positively appear in person, to direct the music, and will have the services of the well-known entertainers, Miss Marion Lavantore and Fred Weaver, to THE MAYOR MARION LAVANTORE Sopranist assist in the evenings program. Miss Lavantore, one of the most popular song birds of color will alone be worth our coming out to hear her. She, together with Mr. Weaver's melody two will without a doubt make this the success of the season. Marie Rodriquez and John Johnson were happily married on Friday, Dec. 19th, after which they spent a weekend honeymoon in Long Branch N.J. Miss Rodriquez is an accomplished pianist, and Mr. Johnson is an employee of the New York World. They are residing at 205 West 142nd St., this city. EXTENDS XMAS GREETINGS M. R. S. MR. THOMAS E. TANNER "NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE" Society NEWS TATTLER RADIO A TATTLER RADIO MONSTER DANCE AT NEW STAR CASINO NEW YEARS NIGHT MONSTER DANCE AT NEW STAR CASINO NEW YEARS NIGHT Genial Captain Wilson Of The famous Moonlight Ship Will Pilot The New Year In At Old Dance Rendezvous Captain Henry Wilson, ablest promotor of them all will present a two orchestra dance at New Star, New Year's night, Thursday January 1, 1925. The Captain plans to usher the New Year in right and to do so has arranged with two of the City's most popular musicians to entertain. Fletcher Henderson, the latest importation in dancing circles, and who is one of the ablest entertainers along these lines, will present his famous Roseland Orchestra. John Smith, the old favorite, will entertain with his Modern Dance Orchestra. And to top off this excellent musical program, Captain Henry has engaged Fred Weaver's clever entertainers to sing for the folks while they are dancing. Walter Hunter is floor manager and will have a complete staff of capable assistants. Captain Henry Wilson brings us the news that there will be many girls from neighboring cities at New Star New Years Night, for they have written Capt. and engaged their boxes some days ago. Philadelphia will be represented by more than fifty of the old Quaker Metropolis' pretty children, while quite a number are coming from Boston and many Connecticut towns. From Baltimore and Washington another bevy of beautiful maidens will journey this way, and nearly every one of them has made arrangements to attend the big New Year's Moonlight Shadow Dance. The affair is certainly attracting a great deal of out of town interest, as many folks from Jersey have been purchasing the tickets and box reservations. Tickets can be had at Capt. Wilson's residence, 116 West 135th Street, (or arranged for by phoning him, Morningside 9125. General admission is only One Dollar, boxes Five Dollars and the loges Three. "THE TATTLER" WILL PLAY SANTA CLAUS AT OFFICE THURSDAY The Christmas presents that will be donated ot the poor children of Harlem by "The Tattler", will be given out from the office 201 West 138th Street, beginning at eleven o'clock Thursday forenoon, Christmas day. Arrangements have been made to take care of about eighty children at least, and perhaps by Thursday, additional funds may help us to take care of a few more. MR. AND MRS. TANNER Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tanner of 751 Shawmut Ave., Boston, Mass., who went into business over a year ago, are making wonderful progress. Much credit is due Mrs. Tanner, who through her courtesy has won many friends and built up a successful business, especially with the children, who have always found her with a smile, when they came for anything in the line of groceries and periodicals of all kinds. Mr. Tanner is a promising Violinist, well known and has many friends. Mr. Tanner is also popular in fraternal circulars, being a member of the Odd Fellows, and of the Knights of Pythias, and also the Parker House Benefitial Mr. J. S. Pibbs, a thirty-second degree Elk, and a member of St. Andrew No. 7 has returned to the city from Ashland S. C. THE FASHION WEEK WISHES ALL A HAPPY YULETIDE THE WORK OF THE WORKER MRS. THOMAS E. TANNER AND SON THE TATTLER Wife of Mr. Jordan XMAS and a TO OUR FRIENDS The officers and members of The Alpha Bowling Club Inc., extend their heartfelt greetings to their many friends and admirers, wishing them a MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR, we hope to meet all of our well wishers at our next annual reception on Easter Friday; respectfully, James H. Anderson, Press. Samuel D. Bentley, Vice Pres. John R. Duncan, Treas. Frank E. Reed, Sec'y. WISHES ALL A H "JUST WHAT YOU LIKE" A BEAUTIFUL MATRO MRS. S. C. JORDAN n, Editor of "The Tattler"; happy NEW YEAR to he SEASON'S COMPLIMENTS Joshua N. Cumberbatch, funeral director of 15 St. Felix Street, extends greetings of the season to the general public and the members of the lodges, F. & A. M. No. 58; K. P. Excelsior No. 22; I. B. P. O. E. W. No. 32; Robert Sibold No. 8065; A. O. F. A., and Violet Flower No. 478 B. O. A. F. G. Mr. Cumberbatch's establishment is one of the progressive in the city of Brooklyn. APPY YULETIDE Sunday, December 28, 1924 extends A MERRY r many friends. THE KING OF DANCE J. Genial and smiling Henry extends a Merry Christmas and New Years Greetings to his numerous friends hoping to meet them all at New Star New Years Night. GREETINGS OF THE SEASON 1924 Penelope Beauty Shoppe Hair and Beauty Culture 537 CLASSON AVE., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Phone, Prospect 0576—Mme. H. THOMAS 11 Wish their many friends and Patrons a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Sunday, December 28, 1924 THE MEMORIAL TOWER The Monumental City J. Leon Johnson, Dist. Mgr. 907 Arlington Ave. Whose the cheapest man in town? Bennie Peters, it must be true because we get our info. from R. Thompson and W. Hayman and believe us they know. *** M. W. we saw H. M. the other day down town looking over a 250 comb and brush set, so we already know what you will get for Xmas and also what it cost, Te-Hee. *** Mr. Willie W. Brings a nice shift hour, to wiffie, five or seven A. M. constantly. Look out Democratic Club Sheik. *** Mr. Pete Sch. has been riding in recks lately. What is the trouble with your new Hup.? The girls will ride in the new ones but the old ones don't get 'em. *** Don't think yourself so important Damon, because you are a barber now, you've got a long road before you — Wifie and baby. *** If George P. was not working, he would not be seen in the Royal Palace Hotel being served ham sandwiches, look out for the rainy day George. *** James T. you had better stop going over on Stricker St. if the party of the second part of you contract finds this out it may lead to a battle around H. St. watch your step pal. You are too well known to pull any sly stuff, see. *** The Misses Dorothy and Hattie Awkins of Druid Hill Ave. why not see the land lord some times and leave the music shop off, that isn't fair to the old rent man you know. *** Mr. Grant Conway, we see you have gone down a little farther still, where will you be next, poor boob. *** Say Charley Booth have you forgotten Sand Hotel? We are sorry to see you in such a trying situation Anna Roberts, why not tie your bow tighter and have it over with. *** Herbert Langley if you have accepted a steady job dancing at the Cinderella Inn, we advise you to get loose from some of that excess weight, as you are entirely too heavy to be stepping on any poor girls feet, give the matter of reducing a consideration old dear. *** Miss G. D. of Biddle St. don't they sell soap in your neighborhood? If not try elsewhere dearie. *** Mr. Milton Green, where did you get that coat? It looks as though your sister outgrew it and passed it on to you, please bring us and overcoat for Xmas. *** We wonder what became of that heavy mama of Presbury St. Page Mr. John Allen. *** Mr. V. H. how do you like it in Fairlyland. Turn back partner and be a man, be a man, we have too many in that land now and the women have begun to kick because the competition is getting very strong against them, don't go that way, because the little banner of N. Y. went back on you, try another, there are still quite a few fluttering around town. *** Has any body seen Reggie's Celestine? If so let him know through THE TATTLER, please. *** Miss Gertrude Scott, where do you and your gentleman friend go every Thursday night about 10:30 o'clock? *** Who is the Little Broad that calls at Jeans Pool room for our perfect lover, Kid Mauphis, who is one of the main posts in the pool room. Don't ever let him get away Jean, or the pool room will fall down. *** A certain dime "READY BY THOUSANDS" clutcher takes great liberty when his boss is away, it seems as though he had a grudge against an elevator of a certain Hotel the other night as he wanted to claw it down it seems. Why not wait until Xmas before starting that stuff? Isaac, that sure is some tight broad of yours, you are surely a chump now, one way or the other, when you get them in a way that they have got to follow you home at night to see that you get there, things have really picked up, why she is playing the man and the woman too, if she is to see you safe home at nights, what is your duty? *** Miss Lucille Lyles has decided to let little Smittie continue his courtship until after Xmas, but look out for the bomb after Xmas old top as she says she won't be able to keep you any longer as Mr. So-and-So will be in town from then on, so you can get ready for the gate again friend Smittie. *** Scrappy Brown, what have you been doing around Hamilton St. so much, you don't want to go pulling off any chicken robberies around here old thing. YORK, PA. Take him back, H. J. don't you see his heart is breaking, you would go back wouldn't you J. Mc D. *** We didn't know you could write short stories J. D. I thought you were a tailor. *** Was Willie Smith, trying to make you a Chinaman, C. E. I see you have your hair straightened, you can't be one cause you work at a chop sucy joint. *** The Saxaphone Kid met with a high note on Sunday, couldn't you make that sharp? A. R. from Columbia, you got me.***She loves you Hawk, I wouldn't get mad if you see her talking to some one else. *** The Four Horsemen and the Three Musketeers are now working as one. B. P.—L. W.—P. H.—J. P.—T. N.—J. B.—E.C.—Why did you take the Horseman window shopping. *** One of the local sheiks and a certain hotel porter was seen hanging around the tobacco factory whats up. A. S. *** What was the manager of the Cresent Club doing riding in a taxi, one night last week. You weren't going to Steelton, were you? *** P. H. still is the leading sheik, how many shebas now Boy? *** Two certain shebas were seen looking at the Hotel register Wednesday night, expecting some one, girls, page C. P. and E. H. *** Golden Leaf Sewing Circle met at the home of Miss Marcelene Johnson, last week, after the meeting, refreshments were served. *** J. Mc D. sure is one sick boy, H. J. don't want you and C. S. has got you on probation, what kind of a sheik are you, no how. *** Friendly Link Musical Club will hold a drama. entitled "Old Fashioned Mother", Jan. 8th, 1025. Mrs. M. Howard, Miss Louise Penn, Miss M. Barton, are the Committee for the affair, and Howard and Carrs Knights of Syncopation will furnish music for the dancing. [Picture of a man in profile, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt with a bow tie.] DUMAS REDMOND THE TATTLER POPULAR CLUB AND HOTEL MAN SPENDS HOLIDAYS AT HOME Mr. W. J. Lee, whose popularity at the Shenecosette Club, New London, Conn. increases each year, motored from New London in his new Jewett car. Mr. Lee is resting at his beautiful home in Corona, L. I., and visiting friends in the city. Early in January he will leave for the winter season for Bellair, Fla. Mr. Al Jones, the popular and congenial Head bellman will leave at the same time with Mr. Lee for the same destination. These two "Knights of the Service" are rendering valuable service to the race, making jobs possible for many, by their devotions to duty and their affable manner. The Tattler welcomes Mr. Lee home, and extends to him the full season's greetings, and wish for him and Mr. Jones a prosperous season at Bellair, Fla. COMPLIMENTS OF LA FAVORITA LUNCH 2328-7th Avenue Greetings Of The Season To Our Patrons and Friends ILL. POTENTATE K A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year., is our very best wish for friends, fraternally and otherwise. MASCO H.Y.C. A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year, is our very best wish for friends, fraternally and otherwise. THE THREE DUKES THE NEW YORK TIMES ```markdown ``` many friends and Patrons a Merry s and Patrons a Merry Xmas and "NEWEST — LATEST AND BEST" THEATRICAL BEAUTY IN C THE MUSICIAN Recently of the "Running Wild" Musical C of the prettiest of the younger gener Recently of the "Running Wild" Musical Comedy Production and one of the prettiest of the younger generation of performers. EASTON, PA. MRS. MARY M. LOVINGS — Contributor Where was E. W. when L. W. was strolling up Northampton St. with G. W. on Tuesday evening? This will never do. *** J. S. why were you so anxious to hear a certain joke Sunday evening? *** Why is Bill H. taking up upholstering under Arthur F. when he has always done laboring work? *** Why don't J. R., S. G. and R. W. live where it doesn't snow? Why do they work in summer instead of working on the state road. *** P. H. why not return to Somerville instead of staying in Easton with R. M.? *** M. H. and F. W. really are having a fine time going to the movies, here lately. *** R. J. had better be careful strolling up the Avenue with Buster Keayton. *** E. S. is only twelve miles from here. *** J. M. we see that you are very much interested in F. W. Is it her dancing that you like? Where was E. W.? *** Please tell us why a certain Sheba called up M. H. and asked for Mr. Browne. We know who she was. NOTICE TO AGENTS As the NEW YEARS holiday falls on Thursday, WE MUST GO TO PRESS 24 HOURS EARLIER. All news matter must be in TATTLER OFFICE not later than Monday of next week. DON'T DELAY, SEND IT IMMEDIATELY. --- AL BEAUTY IN ORIENTAL MISS PERCY WIGGINS in "Being Wild" Musical Comedy of the younger generation --- Musical Comedy Production and one larger generation of performers. GREETINGS FROM THE KID # 1930年11月16日 日本警察局 警察局 警察局 From far away Australia, Anstelle Bell, the hard hitting little bantamweight aspirant for championship honors, sends Christmas and New Years Greetings, via "The Tattler", to his many friends. Bell, better known as Kid Buller, is shown in the picture above, with the coat on his arm. The Kid, as is his wont, is most chummy with the fair ones. When in town stop at MRS. LENORE'S TEA ROOM And be served with a Xmas Dinner 520 E. Washington Street Syracuse, N. Y., Tel. Warren 3664-J [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. GARRY E. WELLS New Year. Page 11 ANSELLE BELL Page 12 “INTERESTING NEWS WELL FEATURED” THE TATTLER “ILLUSTRATIVE AND WITTY" Sunday, December 28, 192: WI ADDINIECS INI EVER VV DAME rr tc wets TT AT TI ECD DEAT or GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Rosert Cross — Contributor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cross and child- ren, Prima and Arthur, and Mr. Al- phonse Corbin attended the Xmas party and banquet sponsored by Mrs, Anna Bissell and Mr, Fred Deane, under the auspices of the Bissell’s Booster Club on Tuesday evening, Dec. 16th at the Coliseum. This party was given for all employees of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co. and their families. Table was spread for 1000. The numbers rendered by the Silvertone Quartette consisting of Messrs. Jackson, Huso, Redford and Johnson were the hit of the evening. ** * Miss Mary Grant of the Hotel Pantlind is spending the holidays with relatives in Chicago and St. Louis. *** Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton of Wealthy St. are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy, born Sunday Dec, 7th. * ** At the recent election of Valley City Lodge No. 3616, G. U. O. of O.F.,, the following officers were elected: H.C. Brown, N. G., J. C. Brown, V. G., S. A. Pinkney, P. Secretary, L. Hilliard, Secretary, M. Hardiman N. F., Wil-| liam Yelledy, P. N. F., Ed. Hubbard, Treasurer, Thomas Corbin, Chaplain, Fred. Oliver, O. G. and R. Reynolds, Adv. BUFFALO, N. Y. Wa. CampBett — Contributor “The Employees Ball” given by THE TATTLER, was very successful. A mus- ical program was rendered by Miss Doris Higginbottom, the Ashton Sisters, Jack Oaks, Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Nettie Jackson, after which a delicious repast was served, followed by music. * ** The City Council has awared, through the recommendation of the Hon. Mayor Schwab, a public bath and recreation center in the site of the Bennet Market, which will be erected in the ncar fu- ture. *** Mr. Victor Brown is quite ili at the Columbus Hospital. * * * Mrs. Mable Lyte in also still on the sick list. ** * Miss Bonnie Jackson of Key- stone, W, Va., is visiting Miss Bonny Brady of Michigan Ave. * * * I wonder who Alfreda kidnapped this time? Winter motorings calls for more talk, was that your bodyguard, Al. * * * Ima- gine Bille S. and C. H. refusing wet goods, free, gratis. You should ask S. C. about it. *** Say Delnap, be care- ful of that young lady you abused the other Sunday. She is laying for you. Aren’t you ashamed. *** Capt. Warn- acks’ Algerian Band, now playing at Geyer’s Old Teck Cafe, are putting music on the map in Buffalo. The famous nine are Bud Wilson, Pete France, Herb Willis, George Warnack, Ralph Wilson, Trombone Tilford, Harrison Hall and Clarence E. Moore. *** Mr. Henry Lucas was called home to Bath, N. Y. on account of the illness of his sister. *** Mr. Slick Hobson was called to lrench Lick, Ind. because of the death of his grandmother. THE TATTLER extends to him its sympathy. *** Violin Harry is still living up to his reputation as ice cream consumer. Must be some warm baby, partaking of frozen ices when the mercury is registering zero. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. QO. E. BROOKINE, SR. — Contrioutor The Vassar girls furnished the toys for the children of the C. C. C., so as to make them happy for Christmas. *** Where does Mrs. S. go when she visits New York? *** The Blue Rib- bons dancing and skating rink is open on Thursday night of each week at No. 6 High Street near Garden Street. There will be a reception on Xmas night. * * * I wonder why Mildred stays in so close? *** Mr, Buck Mayfied is improving. *%** Mr. Joe Mayfield is also able to get around, *** The supper at the Ebenezer Baptist Church was a financial success. The Committee sold out every- thing. *** The kiddies of the C. C. C. Bible class were enraptured by the Xmas stories that were told them by Miss Stahley of Vassar. *** The children of Ebenezer Baptist Sunday Schooi are preparing for their Xmas entertainment. *** Mr. Augustus Harvey made a fly- ing trip through the city on last Friday. *** Geo, E. Haynes, Ph. D. Secretary of the Race Relations Committee of the Federal Council of the. Churches, ad- dressed the Churchmen’s Club at the Y. M. C. A. on last Wednesday night after which he visited the C. C. C. *** The audience was agreeably surprised when the C. C. C. served tea and cocoa at their social hour on last Sunday. NORTH ADAMS, MASS. J. Bonn — Contributor. Mrs. Butts has returned to her home on Dean Street, after visiting friends in Owing, N. Y¥. *** Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greene are here to spend the holidays with their soh. *** Deacon Hill wants more time off. He evidently wants to go to the shack. *** Hert Jones is singing the blues about more vacation. We don’t doubt he is more anxious to go than those Boston Sheba's are to have him home. * * * It is rumor- ed that some one of the hotel boys are dealing in Ofays. *** Some one is going to feel mighty good. Boys, it looks as though some of you will have to step back when papa Ralph comes to town, but don’t forget that all Xmas presents will be gladly accepted. ** * T. W. has just purchased a new apparatus for growing hair. It is an electric cap which resembles a turkish crown. Tough, since you have to sit up late nights with that cap on, waiting for your hair to grow. You certainly ought to achieve crowning results. *** Deacon I. H. is spending the week end in New York with some friends. Mighty strange Deacon. *** S. C. has fallen in Williamstown, why hardly. We wish you much success. Don’t worry for you have the best go even if P. G. did receive a card of greet~- ing. *** We learn that J. Coyne has crossed over. At least has been taking oaths in that behalf. Why do all you fellows want so many secrets? *** We notice as the holidays draw near P. G. is spending more time with his lady friend. It is presents they want nowa- days, P. instead of presence. ** * Hello Tootsie we never hear of you these days. Cheer up, the college boys are studying hard and haven't the time to waste. * * * Don't worry Miss P. Ralph is coming up for Xmas without a doubt. You may get a glimpse of him if no more. *** Say C. take my advice and watch your step, for you are putting too many irons in the fire. *** J. C. went to North- umpton last week, and returned with his head down. Well every dog has his day. *** H. J. is really making a poor showing with the ladies this season. He has lost out on every side. Why not send for another J. maybe she will come, and above all don’t say all you think. *** J. Walker is very quiet ifter his brief stay in Pittsfield. Some- body is lonesome or blue. *** Say Norman why did you say you were go- ing to Little Old N. Y., and when the ‘ime came you could not be found. If you attend another game with the boys, you won't be able to see anymore of those cobwebs. Page Troy somebody. *** We notice that J. B. is sending and ‘eceiving many Xmas cards. Look out Nid Top, remember your position and duty, in life. *** We hope that the yeople of North Adams will patronize he Tattler as much or more in the com- ng year, as they have in the past. HOT SPRINGS, VA. Rurus Winston — Contributor Mr. J. C. Williams, the Tattler man, has lefi our midst. He left on Saturday December the 20th. We wish you good luck, old boy. You couldn't just tell which one hated to see him go, Miss H. J. or Miss C. P. *** Things around this burg is very quiet. So many have left for other places for the Winter. * * * Can you imagine B. B. has another ma- ma. Ha, Ha. *** Miss Hattie the Law Moor, Va, Vamp is in town. She is some vamp. Seemingly Mr. Leslie P. had the best go while Baby Lincoln was in running condition. But walking will be good from now on. Ha, Page Hattie. *** Miss Mary has purchased a_new ‘Victrola to drive her blues away. Don’t know if it will take the place of Frank Williams, page Room 40. *** Sales the cute boy is still vamping. Instead of go- ing south among the snow birds, he has decided to stay with the H. S. Roses. *** Anyone that have any news for the Tattler man bring it to Room 5, be- fore Saturday. *** Mr, Robert Lee. the secretary is on his vacation, Mr. Hamilton is on the job. You had bet- ter watch your step, because the Tattler man is not at all times, Jess walts. * *.* Mrs. Va. Perkins, arrived home Decemb- er 19th, from the State of New Jersey, looking the picture of health. *** Mr. Robert Brooks was called home on ac- count of death Jast week. He has re- turned, and has the sympathy of all his friends, * * * TRENTON, N. J. Issac B. Linosry --- Contributor. | Mr. E. C. what is the attraction that ‘makes you go to West End so much old top? *** Mr. R, H. better known as Tipper, was tip topped with a brick by a certain young lady. * * * The gang is very sorry that Mr. J. K.’s plans were upset last Sunday night. * * * Well, Miss A. M. who is the lucky one going to be, papa one or papa twoP *** Mrs. Tersa Brown was given a party at her residence, 14 Bellview Ave. on her thirteenth birthday. *** Mr, S. C. has been promoted to head waiter at the Parkview Restaurant. ** * Well boys and girls, I suppose you all heard about the big fight between Mr. L. and his sheba. Its hard telling who was the’ winner. *** The boys at the Black Dugout are glad that Mr. D. H. is going to stay with them a while longer. *** Mr. S. L. what's the trouble you don’t receive so many letters here of late? * ** Mr. F. P. the next time you give a party please don't lose your head. * * * Well, Miss A. M. you came near meet- ing the Angel last Sunday night. You are a lucky girl, I'll say. *** Mr. I. B. L. and the boss are on the warpath again. Boys look out. *** Mr. R. C. won so much money last week, until he had to take a week off. * ** YONKERS, N. Y. Curtiss Ruut — Contributor The Tygar A. C. decisively trounced the Metr Diamonds of New York City on last Saturday evening at the High School and moved a peg upward to in- vincibility. The game was a neck and neck affair until Roger Thomas and Brown called their unerring shooting in- to play, flanked by Campbell and the clever Tygar guard Bowser. The com- bination stepped out, winning the game to the tune of 35-30. Adams the whirl- wing Tygar guard destroyed some fine passes of the opposition with such a wonderful formation. The Tygars will be a hard five to rekon with. *** Mrs. Addie Becton is confined to her bed at 811 Red Cross St. Willmington, N. C. She is geting along nicely, *** The young boys of Yonkers have organized a basket ball team by the name of Alpha A. C. with Harry Carter as president. ** + Mr. B. Jones of Carlisle Pl. spent last Sunday in Peekskill as the guest of Mrs. Walter Johnson, Chancellor Com- mander of the King of the Hudson Lodge 75 K. P. #** Mrs, Florence Pollard has taken up her residence at 74 Vineyard Court for the winter months. **%* Mrs. Ruth Freeman spent Jast Sunday in Peekskill visiting her mother Mrs. Hill of 12 Grant Ave. *** Mrs. Rosa Banks of 341 Prescott Street is spending the holidays in Charleston, South Carolina. *** Little Fred D. Rogers of 65 School St. spent the Christ~ mas holidays in Newport News, Va. as the guest of his grandfather, Mr. Wil- liam Hawkins. *** The Premier Girls Club of the Girls Service League are planning to have a Mother Goose Social Specia) at the Labor Lyceum on Jan. 2nd. *** The 16th annual Lin- coln-Douglas reception and supper is to be held at St. John’s Hall in White Plains on Feb. 22nd. * * * The January issue of the “Opportunity magazine can be had from Curties Ruth, the local agent for the colored papers. *** Mr, and Mrs. Bowser of 47 Post St. are the happy parents of a 7 pound baby girl, Margaret, born on Dec. 16th. *** Mr. Romaine Crier of 6 Bennett Pl. left on last Saturday for Turks Island where he will make a brief stay. *** Mrs. Irene Burrows and Mrs, Allison of Brooklyn, N. Y. made aflying trip to Yonkers and spent the week-end with the former's niece Mrs. Pinchum of 21 Ashburton Ave. ** * The Mother's Wel- fare Council met at the residence of Mrs. Joseph Pine on last Tues. at which time they enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Pine. They are planning to give a tea at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Mor- man on Jan. 15th. *** The A.C. A. C. Girls are exceedingly interested in their basket ball team and they are planning to book games shortly. Mr. Freeman is the coach for the girls. | NOTICE TO AGENTS Considerable news from our con- tributing agents was left out again this week, due to the fact that it failed to reach our office in time. Much of this news matter did not xetch our office until late Wednes- jay. 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L. and S. we see that country has not arrived from Baltimore as yet. *** Since Dick S. tried to burn the house down, Jack R. had to find a new home. *** Ike why do you have E. P. shooting up cops. Better watch yourself old deah. *** Maudie, we still see you are ducking around. *** So you have worked up to a big timer Helen K. since you've been in your new home. Hope you don't have to move. *** A. W. we see your money maker is back in town, living down to Lula's house. We hope to see you out of the barrel soon. *** Nete we see that you are still running with C. C. Don't let Western get on to you. *** Myrtle why did you keep H. C. out all night, and make him go home with a little white lie — out on business. *** H. M. why let H. oust you from your home, and cause you to taste the forbidden drink. We see that he has Goldie and little Mabel on his book now. *** Daddy B. had one of his vamps to the theatre the other night. *** We see that W. H. from Wilmington calls around to K. B. every Saturday. *** Emma, we haven't forgotten you as yet. Why did you tell us you were playing when John put his fist in your eye. Why did you stay angry for three months, if you were only playing. *** S. R. why let A. B. come from Atlantic City and take Casper away from you. *** Why don't you come around to number 20 anymore, Henry? *** Oh! George why did you draw that shot gun on E. D. Did you think you were shooting rabbits. *** Miss B. B. how are you and Jack making out? *** We see him heading for the Dunbar — what's the matter? RICHMOND, VA. EVELYN POPE BURWELL — Contributor Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the success of the Howard Dramatic Club apparently is assured. The fascinating melodrama "Followed By Fate" was dramatic, thrilling and humorous. At times Fate seemed to have guided every step of the leading lady, Miss Bernice Cumber, petite enfant, graceful and gracious in her makeup. Miss Cumber, in truth was the star of this melodrama. Mr. Raymond Egbert Clarke, hero, and the ever-present consorte of Miss Cumber's would come in the nick of time, and battle with the seeming impregnable walls of Difficulty. In fact the entire cast, namely Mr. Joseph Richardson, Miss Hortense Dabney, Miss Sara G. Fields and others deserve great credit, in the enacting of this excellent play, gotten for bringing before Richmond's music loving populace, her annual musical program at St. Phillips P. E. Church. Being an annual affair THE TATTLER has watched its arrival with heralded success. The Church was filled to capacity, and the music was of rare melodic sweetness. St. Phillips Choir's rendition of "The Magnificent" was marvelous. In fact every feature of Mrs. Bolden's program was superb, and showed the careful and adept direction of its instigator. The Tattler commends Mrs. Bolden to the highest, for her accomplishments brings honor and distinction to our race. *** The Advisers Conference held at Durham, N. C. is long to be remembered in the history of the Y. W. C. A. Miss Viola L. F. Chaplain carried the following young women in her motor party: Misses Beatrice Young, Belle Boyd, Martha Smith, Cecil McCary and Beatrice Edmunds. Secretaries and Advisors from the surrounding Southern divisions were present, notable among who were Misses Adela Ruffin, Frances Blackshear, Adelaide Smith, Bessie Butler, Josephine Humbles Vater Beachamp. The occasion was graced by the honored presence of Miss Chrystal Bird, Chief Executive, National G. R. Secretary. Miss Bird contributed much to the success of the Conference by singing and playing. *** An oriental opera, entitled "In The Garden of Shah," in four acts will be staged at great expense and much preparation by the St. Luke Glee Club, Miss Elizabeth B. Johnson, Manager, our contributor pianist and directress. Watch the Tattler for further particulars, as casted in this production will be Richmond's young prima-donnas in the person of Misses Thelma Jenkins and Myrtle Griffin; Messrs. Carrington, Robert Dickerson, David Johnson and others. *** TATTLEBANK Baston Mass. THE Owl — Contributor For good speaking and other social and political activities, for advancement of young people, go to the Forum at 464 Mass. Avenue on Sunday evenings at 6:30, or the Lyceum at 558 Mass. Ave. on Sunday evenings at 6:00 P. M. *** Is Odell trying to create a bob? I am not speaking as a mortal woman. *** Gertrude is it H. B. or E. W? *** G. T. what's the attraction in the "Nash" on Saturday? *** Bill, is it Marion or Dot? *** Sonny, you will have to be more of a sheik to get a certain lady on Kendall St. (T. A.) *** Hello V. of Shawmut Ave. "Have you got a watch?" *** We wonder why B. W. left the birthday party so sudden the other night. Page Doris. *** We wonder why David thinks a certain young lady of Kendall St. is so very affectionate to her cousins. Page Lola. E. M. how do you keep your hair so straight with water and grease. When are the wedding bells E. M. and M. H.? *** Who is the "educated bootlegger"? *** The two yellow scarf-taking thieves have the nerve to go to Christian Endeavor. *** The party who put an extract in the "Owl Column" last week about D. and N. had better mind their own business, as these young ladies can take very good care of themselves. *** Please send all news to "The Owl" at 665 Shawmut Avenue, care of Mr. Eugene Starr, before Sunday at noon. I thank you. *** TROY, NEW YORK W. VAN NESS TALBOT — Contributor. The Board of Stewards gave a concert and supper in the lecture room on the A. M. E. Church, Friday evening Mr. Frank Thomas, was in charge. * * * Since G. B. K. has become a mountain climber he is forced to wear his heavier and dust his shoes after he arrives at church. * * * Miss Theodosia Burgess has gone to Florida for the winter months. * * * The Misses Harriet, Lillian and Mildred Dixon, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Dixion are home for the holidays, Miss Mildred is an instructoress at Durham School, Durham, N. C. Miss Harriet and Lillian are employees of the State, Harriet in New York City and Lillian in Rochester, New York. * * * The annual election of Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 25, F. and A. M. was held Thursday, December 18, 1924. The following officers were elected. Mr. Geo. B. Kelly, W. M. Mr. Chas. H. Van Vranken, Jr. S. W. Mr. John Kell, J. W., Mr. H. G. Castell, Secretary, and Mr. E. G. Pride, Treas. * * * The D. O. K. O., No. 5, entertained on December 17th, at their lodge rooms, No. 81, 4th Street, Troy, N. Y. in honor of the ladies. * * * Clark Anderson, Troys negro fistic artist and Smiling Joe Ritchie, of Philadelphia fought the ten round semi-final before the Collar City Athletic Club. The bout came to an end in the sixth round, when Ritchie was forced to quit, because of a badly swollen right eye. Anderson floored Ritchie three times in the third round. * * * M. A. S.'s seal coat is very classy, we learn the lady intends to strut her stuff in New York City, during the holidays. * * * Miss Alfarata Miller is visiting friends in Philadelphia during the holidays. * * * We see that Miss Miller is wearing a big sparkler. Page Mr. F. L. * * * Mr. Jos. S. you better watch your employees bring in their pails, we learn your aide, Jos. G. has been washing mysterious garments belonging to G. W.'s shebas. * * * The silver tone tenor, C. A. E. is about to stage a comeback. * * * Wonder why a certain pugilist didn't escort the lady to her door, instead of leaving her in the middle of the block, on the night of the D. O. K. O.'s reception, Watch your step. * * * Mr. Fleetwood Littlejohn is in New York to recuperate, Albany must have been too much for the old boy. * * * Mrs. Maurice Adams and Miss Louise Van Vranken, were entertained at 5 o'clock tea, Tuesday by Miss Mary Freeland. * * * Under the management of Mrs. Marthat Molson Geder's Orchestra, of Binghamton, N. Y. gave a concert at Beauman's Academy, Thursday, December 17th. There was a large attendance and dancing was enjoyed after the concert. * * * There are still in vogue, parties at which champagne flows like water. * * * "WATCH THE TATTLER—IT'S SNAPPY" CLEVELAND, OHIO STEVE A. B.ALL — Contributor SOMERVILLE. N. J. HELEN HOFFMAN -- Contributor Mrs. Lena Vessel is able to be out again. *** Mr. George Hoffman of Lincoln University is spending the holidays with his mother. *** Luke H. really fell for Alice at the dance J. F. got so jealous he ate ten bricks (of ice cream). *** Ed. and John, the famous Beekman brothers took part in the American Legion Minstrel at Washington, N. J. John sat down on the piano while Ed carried the town away with his saxophone. *** Mr. Peter Hoffman is still sick. *** A. Van L. the famous shiek hasn't so far to walk now. *** The Pride of Somerset Lodge No. 388, L. B. P. O. E. of W. initiated five new candidates. Only seventeen months ago, the order was established with twenty-one, and today seventy-five men stand in line. *** Frankie Demsey is moving down to the Hudson River, and invites any of the boys to drop in. *** I wonder what's become of Sally? Hester has her. --- Page 13 10 WHY? Because You Need NU LIFE ARCH BANDS! 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Protect the body with sufficient bed clothing, then BREATHE FRESH AIR all night long. NEW YORK TUBERCULOSIS ASS'N. MAKE MONEY SELL MADISON SHIRTS Direct from our factory to wears. Easily sold. Over one million satisfied wearers. No capital or experience required. Large steady income. Many earn $100 to $150 weekly. Territory now being allotted. Write For Free Samplers. Madison Factories, 603 D'way, New York Everybody says it is a little hard to try and keep up with the Royal Theatre now. A new picture a day keeps the good pictures away. You know that. "crazy" Transfer sat on the side bins and played wall flower, can't you do that thing "Peak." faces are in the chorus. Every number is a hit, a chance number by Marie Wayne and Mary Schenan being especial ly good and drawing a large hand. dances, and costumes, excels any tune seen at its popular place of entertainment since its opening a number of new faces are in the chorus. Every number is a hit, a dance number by Maine 100% SUPPORT YOUR HOME TEAM THE ND AUTOGRAPH On Monday evening the "Q'intermedia Jnn" presented to its patrons a new re vue that was most pleasing. The songs, dances, and costumes, excels any thing seen at this popular place of entertain ment since its opening a number of new faces is in the chorus. Every number is a hit, a dance number by Marie Wayne and Mary Sylvan being especial by good and drawing a large hand. TEAM THE PANTHERS" NEW UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT 913 15-17 S.17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. . ```markdown ``` At the Pullman Porters Dance. Won't some one please tell me why Bill Turner tried to have all the fun, remember "Bill" you are a middle age man and should be dignified. When a man has lost out politically he can always find a job. The caterers are always busy at least. ```markdown ``` BE. A PHILADEJ.PHIAN The Lincoln rootters gave one well gasped and died, such 'College spirit Poo Poo. We would like to know it Cecilia Hare received that Christmas present she was so worried about Was it a Diamond. They are expensive these days. CINDERELLA INN PRESENTS NEW REVIEW THAT IS SNAPPY ALBERT FIELDS, Prop. 620 South Broad Street, Phila Henderson may be an old man but he certainly spruced up when he saw the little clerk from Brown and Stevens After the 'Concert their own orchestra entertained the dance lovers jazz and a plenty of it. P. A. Sample Prs. R. H. Petway Mgr. and W. A. Bottoms were complimented for having brought to Philadelphia a group of real entertainers. Keystone Phone Owl Phone Owkson 10098 Keystone 9364 Broadway Flower Shop Beautiful Designs on Short Notice Netties for All Occasions Potted Plants, Wedding Bouquets Christmas Holidays are almost here. But Jim says it doesn't mean much to John Howe. Why is that? Rooters came up from Atlantic City by Train Motor Bus and Auto wouldn't it be great if Phila would follow the "Panthers" as far as Camden just once. Classics, Marches and popular numbers showed that they were trained to a very high point. After the Concert their own orchestra entertained the dance lovers jazz and ```markdown ``` The Band with Joseph Kemp Drum Major at their head made a creditable showing in the street parade in appearance type and quality of music rendered, in concert their handling of the Classics, Marches and popular numbers showed that they were trained to a very high point. This from one who saw much but said little. Some day I am going to tell about the lady who went down stairs so often to check and uncheck her coat so often, we know all about the bottle of real stuff H and H. It is rumored that the Manager of the Basket Ball Team never can enjoy a pleasant evening's rest. Especially when there is any Chocolate around. Cot about the day they were down stairs so often to check and uncheck her coat so often, we know all about the bottle of real stuff H and H. The Band with Joseph Kemp Drum Major at their head made a creditable showing in the street parade in appearance type and quality of music rendered, in concert their handling of the Admission 40c (Hall Can Be Rented) STEWART'S Hotel & Cafe 16th & Catharine Streets, Phila., Pa. --- This aggregation is composed of Pullman Porters of the Penn Ter. Dist. numbering fifty trained musicians all sufficiently trained to appear in public. There are fifty more men under instruction Leut. J. W. Porter of the famous fifteenth regiment band is instructor. ```markdown ``` SID STRATTON'S SERENADERS This from fair Edith Mc. D. Aw coach take thatbum out he can't shoot put Strick back in there. man Porters of the Penn Ter. Dist. numbering fifty trained musicians all sufficiently trained to appear in public. There are fifty more men under in- DANCING Mon. Tues., Thur., and Sat. --- JUST FOR FUN --- At the Lincoln Big "Y" game. This from one of Joe Woods Stalwarts. "Well Big "Y" you licked the Lions. Here's hoping you give the Panthers a chance to lick you. Dec. 18th in a concert that was well received by an enthusiastic audience. This accession is comprised of Bull The Funnian forcers band Orchestra and Chorus of New York City entertained a goodly number of their fellow workers and friends at Pythian Castle Dec. 18th in a concert that was well received by an enthusiastic audience. The Pullman Porters' Band Orchestra and Chorus of New York City entertained a goodly number of their fellow workers and friends at Pythian Castle Dec. 18th in a concert that was well received by an enthusiastic audience. 525 South Broad St. --- ```markdown ``` --- Rev. William Forde of Costa Rica who recently visited Philadelphia sailed for England on Saturday on the S. S. Cedric. The Pullman Porters' Band Orchestra and Chorus of New York City entertained a goodly number of their fellow BLUE PALACE DANSANE KEYSTONE, RACE 8968 BELL, DICKINSON 5317 --- The Mercy Hospital is planning a very large affair for the celebration of Founders Day. Arrangements have already been made to have Mr. Julius Bledsoe, Bartione soloist of New York City head the programme. Certain parties on Annin Street are wishing for their wife to come back, but ole dear, Joseph has really spent his bucks and she can't be gotten. NEW YORK PULLMAN PORTERS PLAY CONCERT AND DANCE IN PHILA Dr. Clifford Boston, Md well known physician of the City was buried from his residence 23rd and Catharine Street on Saturday morning at 11 A.M. He was struck and died on Tuesday December 10th. He leaves a wife and two brothers one who is also a physician practicing in the City. A little ode to the Season: Christmas comes but once a year And when it comes it brings Good Cheer But when it goes. Just stop and think If you're not just a broken gink. Lincolns next game will be on Jan. 16th against Hampton C. I. A. A. Champions of 1924. The game will be played at Musical Fund Hall. Judging from the look in Coach Young's eye after Friday's killing the Lions are in for an awful drilling before this game. Wont the school teachers have some fun this week. They don't have to go to work for more than ten days. Now watch the real parties. You know they can stand a little excitement at least once a year. Don't dance too much Olga. In the language of the street the Big "Y" became a cage of apes to Coach Youngs toothless terrors, the boys from the city by the Atlantic was here, there and everywhere. 5398 --- --- THE VAT GOOD MUSIC --- Phone OREGON 5280 The famous Bachelor-Benedict Club of Philadelphia will give their Annual Reception and Dance on Friday Evening December 26th. It is expected to excell any of their former functions. Wont the school teachers have some Lion's laws, but what they did do was to play rings around the Kings of the Unlike the proverbial Daniel the Big "Y" did not hypnotize and lock the Lions jaws, but what they did do was to play rings around the Kings of the forest holding them to a lone field goal, and that was an accident. Bobby Lee and His Cotton Pickers --- What is it that makes Charlie McClane look so worried these days. Does he have too much to do or too little, which? On Friday evening Dec. 19th the Big "Y" of Atlantic City journeyed to Philadelphia and defeated the Lincoln University Quintette and defeated them by the one sided score of 23 to 6. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Asbury of 1112 Christian St., are entertaining guest from Seattle, Washington. when his office was being investigated. One never can tell who their friends are. * * * We hope that Judge Amos Scott will have the honor of hearing some of the cases of those who were knocking him when his office was being investigated. One never can tell who their friends are. "CH Oh how the Gang will regret the fact that Chocolate Dandies cannot play here as long as they stayed on Broadway. We must remind them that Broad Street, Philadelphia, is not Broadway, New York and second that Mr. John T. Gibson does not look like the United States Mint. Otherwise they may be accommodated and all their desires granted. Cinderella Inn Mrs. Vernon Dixon of 714 S. 18th St. gave a luncheon party in honor of Mrs Naomi Lynch of N. Y. granted. * * * We hope that Judge Amos Scott will have the honor of hearing some of the What has happened to the Booster of Philadelphia. The Club we mean. C Mrs. Daisy Alleyne of 1729 Federal St., had as her guest for two weeks Mrs. Naomi Lynch of N. Y. more as long as they stay away. We must remind them that Broad Street, Philadelphia, is not Broadway, New York and second that Mr. John T. Gibson does not look like the United States Mint. Otherwise they may be accommodated and all their desires “Windy Joe” Kemp was heart broken because the Drum majors job was to stay outside and take tickets, every time he saw Petway he'd sing “What make you do me like you do” PHILA. Mr. E. G. Brown Former National Tennis Champion of Indianapolis and Chicago is now located in Philadelphia. We understand that Mr. Brown has accepted a position as feature writer on one of the leading white dailies. Tennis lovers in Philadelphia are hoping that the Ex Champ will interest himself in one of the local clubs during the coming season. With the experience gained by Miss Ballard of Germantown in last years tournament, and Mr. Brown a member of one of our local clubs Philadelphia's chances for landing one if not two of the Nat. trophies for the coming year will be good THE TATTLER bid Mr. Brown welcome to our City and wish for him much success in his new field. 1136 S. Dorrance Street PHILA. PA January 19th Third annual Ball and Folic of the Bellmans Protec tive Association Pythian Castle 19th and Addison Sts. Featuring Bobby Lee (in person) and his "Cinderella Inn" Reve Mine. Io Keen and her Jazz Band and Chas. Paskins Syncopators, Dancing on both floors until 2 A. M. Admission 50c. Now is the time when that famous old song is vividly brought back to mind "When You're A Long Long Ways From Home" Ethel find it too sad for words. And she is not the only one either. Leut. Porter ran wild, lost control, left the stage, ah Genevee sweet Genevee she of the pretty bobbed hair, and the ability to tickle the ivories. PEGGY VANKIRK'S SHOPPE Ed. Goggins and Danny Webb the long and short of it were there "Ed" was much in evidence and mellow as usual while Danny was more retiring and a little less mellow. January 16th. The Basket Ball Game of the Season. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY vs. HAMPTON INSTITUTE at Musical Fund Hall. "Sid" Stratton's Orchestra Dancing Until 2 A. M. Admission 65 cents. Now that it is Christmas I am wondering whether Emlyn Brodson will go home early and prepare Christmas for the kid. He ought to. No more Phone calls. December 27th Xms Reception to the Phi. Beta Sigma Fraternity Epilion Chapter, their delegates our Friends the exclusive Red N Blue Saturday Eve, dancies Clavers Audtorium, Mme. W. Keene's Orchestra Girl Scouts Troop 114 Hostesses. "Bob" Brooks was sheiking clean out this world how that boy did strut when they played "It had To be You." Study Under A Master VIOLIN & VOICE TAUGHT The marriage of Miss Bloise Craddock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Craddock 2112 Carpenter St. took place on Wednesday evening December the 17th at the home of the parents of the bride in the presence of the family and a number of intimate friends. Rev. W. A. Harrod officiated. Miss Claudine Webster played the wedding march, Miss Edith Dixon sang "O Promise Me" accompanied by her sister Miss Marion Dixon. Mr. Harris and his bride will be at home after Dec. 22 in their cozy little apt. at 735 S. 16th St. D. G. dancing around quite frequently with a student. Now you know that isn't right especially when everybody doesn't know that you are married. Beg pardon wrong again "Bill" Turner didn't have all the fun my boy Granger was right in there getting his. BROWN & ST. STEVENS 427 S. Broad St., Philadelphia Main Bank Building ```markdown ``` The columns of THE TATTLER are open to its readers for Club notes; Social notes and just for Fun matters, free of charge. Our only request is that you have this office not later than 2 P.M. Mondays. All articles must bear name and address of the sender. Lengthy articles or articles carrying a list of names or concerning affairs at some future date will be charged for at the rate of 20c. per line, 6 words to the line. Listing in this column 20c per line, 6 words to the line. Write your copy, count your words, and mail them to Phila, office of the TATTLE, accompanied by check or postal money order. About People You Know "READ BY THOUSANDS" TATTLER RADIO The Behamians On Tuesday evening the Bohemians held their reception and dance at the St. Peter Claver's Auditorium. Several hundred friends danced to the tunes of Madam Keen's famous Orchestra. Refreshments were provided for all those who desired to partake. Everyone was loud in the expression of the enjoyable evening provided by this Club. Quaker Pieretts The Quaker Pieretts a club consisting of a number of the younger of the social set, came thru last Saturday afternoon with a tea. Of course we can hardly get anything on time. But sooner or later THE TATTLER get the news. We only regret that you did not get us a complete account and let us have it in time. However better late than never. Assembly Dances to Re-open It is rumored in social circles that the Fortnightly Assembly Dances are to be reopened in Philadelphia. The Initial Dance is scheduled to be held in the auditorium at 1508 Catharine Street The hostess for this season have already been named and are as follows: Mrs. J. S. Bastian; Mrs. George Bayton; Mrs. Mamie Bradford; Mrs. M. Curry; Mrs. W. H. Fuller; Mrs. M. E. Harper; Mrs. A. M. Maxwell, Mrs. Eva Parker; Mrs. Sam H. Reading; Mrs. Theodore Richardson; Mrs. Henry R. Smith; Mrs Edgar Tillman; Dr. Agnes Berry Montier and Miss M. A. Smith. We regret that the Christmas Spirit has so caught the Rajah's Radiographer tha our instruments were not timed to catch the Broadcast. However from Station T-A-T-P meaning TATTLER Philadelphia Office we shall transcribe the message in the next issue. Time Called. We are signing off T-A-T-P. JENKINTOWN. PA. I. C. MILLER - Contributor. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donnell of Jenkintown were pleasantly surprised by several friends on last Tuesday evening. Those present included Mesdames Martha Willis, Sara Newman, Ella Lee, Beatrice Moore, Minnie Banks and Mr. Edward Lucas. * * * Miss Gladys Watts of Wyncote is spending the holidays in Radnor, Pa. with her sister. * * * Miss Helen Burgess of N. Elkins Park enjoyed a show at one of the Phila. theatres last Thursday. * * * Miss Alice Moore of La Mott and Mr. James Fleetwood of Phila. were united in marriage on Wednesday evening December 10th. * * * Mrs. George Washington of La Mott has been entertaining her mother Mrs. Mary T. Harris of Elmont, Va. and sister-in-law Mrs. Aleyne Harris of Glenallen, Va. * * * Mr. John Bailey and children of Hartford, Conn. visited Mrs. John Young of Jenkintown last week. * * * Mrs. B. Y. Dickerson, Mrs. E. S. Fisher Mr. Genex Jackson recently visited *** Mr. Charles Bowers was the guest of Miss Dora Hall on last Sunday. *** What was wrong with M. R. and W. R. of Crestmont on Thursday evening. Seems like papa was teasing mama. *** Its a pitty Pratt doesn't put bars on his Pool Tables at certain times. No tales. *** D. J. please tell us what made J. S. give you perfume. *** It's kinda dangerous to take a fellow's watch boys. It's too bad Mr. J. G., the Rowe can't go out when wifie is home. Still M. C. says he is glad for its killing fun. No we know it. *** L. K. and J. S. please tell us why you both have to pull on the same string. *** It's too bad that the Chestnut Hill folks have to call one another Hon. and Dearie so often. *** Ed. W. tried to take one of the bandit backbiters home the other night *** Mrs. P. its too bad you can't be satisfied. We advise that you stay out of La Mott. *** We notice that Mr. N. of Crestmont is staying home and minding the kids while wifie goes to work. What kind of a man are you? *** Why did Willie tell M. K. to call Perry the other night. Thats what the latter is for. *** We hope that Mr. Sum Chambers of South Phila. will soon come out to the sub. *** Why does Messers. Wainright and Daniels the efficient Morristown at New York City, extends the greetings of the seasons to the general public and their patrons in particular. They extend their appreciation for the considerations extended their establishment during the past year, and want to assure the public that they are ever at the service of those who make modern equipment and A-1-facilities in preparing for the last services of their loved ones. Their Morque, Chaple, and rest Room located at 162-164 West 136th Street, is the last word in the undertaking art. They wish all Health and Prosperity. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily blurred document. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. MRS. DANIELS 1924 R. F. and V. G. of La Mott pay so many visits to Phila. We know, don't we. *** Believe me R. F. W. is the Queen of La Mott, and have em by the dozens. *** We notice that Jessie Jones, the music teacher of Germantown has learnt to do more than drive the Dodge one handed. *** BOOKS By J. OTHO GRAY There are some books of such outstanding merit that everyone should read them — books that every educated person is supposed to have read. No matter what your taste in reading is you owe it to yourself to read the important and out-of-the-ordinary books several of which are here briefly listed. The most original book in English Literature is "Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens; there is no other work quite like it. Not to have read this remarkable story is to have missed a rare literary treat. The "Odyssey" of Homer translated by Butcher and Lang is a nobly impressive work the charm of which will never lose its freshness. About the old Greeks was a heroic atmosphere of romance, intellectuality, and physical prowess all of which is beautifully mirrored in the "Odyssey." "Pilgrim's Progress" is a celebrated book written by John Bunyan an ignorant tinker who, after his conversion, became a famous preacher. Altho simply written it has that quality which appeals to the scholar as much as to the uncritical. For a vivid picture of English life in the days of Richard the Lionhearted and Robin Hood read Scott's historical novel "Ivanhoe." In it, the pomp and trappings of chivalry appear a picturesque institution of the period. The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue has a splendid collection of exhibits of the chilvanic days which should be seen by every reader of "Ivanhoe" who can visit it. Dana's "Two Years Before The Mast" is a true and realistic account of life at sea in the days of the old sailing ships. It is an unrivalled book drenched with the spray of the ocean. If you enjoy reading adventure by all means read Stevenson's "Treasure Island." I will venture saying it is positively the greatest story of its kind ever written. If you like a book that will keep you up half the night "Treasure Island" is the book. "Franklin's Autobiography" is an interesting picture of early American life which every American should read. "Pride and Prejudice" is a notably fine piece of fiction not excelled by any of the bestsellers. "Anna Karenina" by Tolstoy is another great novel which is well worth reading. All of these books have endured the criticism of years and should be read by everyone. 1. DR. WAIRIGHT THE BOYS Bx J. We may well pause in a moment and consider the Sun that most significant star which in the life of our world and symbol of heaven, compared with some of the millions of stars in a poor second-matter for instance, Antares the star of Sagittarius is 160 times heavier. For all that we can regard him with wonder, the Sun can be treated greatly as the energy involved in all phenomena whether chemical, mechanical or stellar. On his cheery breath our breath and sustenance depend. Her is about 900,000 miles from the earth. An enormous making 5700 miles every hour would travel without stopping for 44 years before reaching the Earth's. The quantity of matter in the sun is 300,000 times as much as the earth and is 12,000 times as much surface. The Sun is mainly a mass of fiery vapor with the interior more dense than the outer portion. Beginning its temperature variations have been made by different astronomers with varying precision. It is possible that our estimate is around 14,400 degrees Fahrenheit and close to the earth. Anyway, it is fearfully hot if we forced a contraction of the 2½ miles thick from the earth to the Sun and then concentrated the same full power upon it. This enormous mass of over 920,000 miles of the earth melt in two or three seconds and in seven or eight more would appear in vapor. The Sun has been burning millions of years giving an illumination of fifteen hundred and seventy-five billion billion candle power without any decrease in heat or shading in Sun. What is the source of this intense solar energy? The scientists are still unsettled and so it remains a problem to be solved. However, the earth continues in that the Sun is constantly being replenished by the food. If it weren't it would have burnt our body soon. The Sun's pull upon the earth would trap a steel cable 3000 miles thick in a good reason why the earth stops in orbit. The Sun is moving three years at the fast rate of 122 miles per second toward the constellation from the Sun. It told its an honor to share the best and light of such a time and brightly star. Under New Management Hotel Dumas Dining Room Six Course Dinner Service, Sunday 75c. 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