The Inter-State Tattler

Wherever Society Moves Geraldyn's "Snap-shots" Follow [Image of a woman's profile with a large earring.] Managing Editor of The Inter-State Tattler, was given first place among the Society writers in the 1927 Survey of The Negro Press. EDITOR'S NOTE—Miss Dismond is now attending the Negro fact-finding and stock-taking conference at Durham, N. C. She will cover the conference for The Tattler. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, or DINNER ```markdown ``` Whether you come here for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, you will find us prepared to serve you the finest cooked meal. Careful choice of all food served assures your satisfaction. TABBS' Lenox Avenue, Corner 140th Street West 132nd Street, Near 7th Avenue ROSE'S--“Ask Anybody” Our new dining room has met with the instant approval of a tasteful public. Neatness, service, and the best in foods have placed it second to none in New York. 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KENERLY General Manager --- GREAT HOTEL DUMAS American and European Plan Singles $1.25 & Up Doubles $2.00 & Up 205 WEST 135th STREET NEW YORK CITY At 7th Avenue Phone: Bradhurst 1131 The Right Party Can Lease Our Wonderful Dining Room for a Number of Years. RICHMOND MARKET 2326 Seventh Avenue | Page Thi A ea fhe Inter-State Tattler Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 2285: Seventh Avenue, New York. N. Y. Phone: Morningside 7212. Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Offic nle New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878, Subscription rate $3.50 per year. Vol. III, No. 47. Vol. 3 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1927 . No. 50 GETTING AWAY WITH TREASON INATOR CARTER GLASS of Virginia, a zealous Dry and one of the superlative statesmen of the ‘ South, has his dander up. Senator Glass opposed the suggestion that Federal agents be sent in to supervise _the recent elections in Kentucky. Captain William H. , Stayton, head of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, asked Senator Glass how he could consist- ently oppose Federal supervision of elections and at the same time burn so hot for Federal enforcement of the Dry Act. In reply Senator Glass indulges in the usual Southern denunciation of the Fourteenth Amendment and explains why the Eighteenth is more virtuous. Congress, says Sena- tor Glass, has never passed an enforcement act to com- plement the Fourteenth Amendment but it lost no time in passing the Volstead Law to enforce the Eighteenth. There- fore the Federal Government, lacking an enforcement act, has no authority to supervise an election. This is strange doctrine. According to Senator Glass enforcement acts are superior to constitutional amend- ments. If amendments to the Constitution are innocuous without legislative enforcement why go to the bother of passing amendments? Obviously, it would be cheaper in money and the precious time of statesmen like Senator Glass to pass the enforcement law in the first place. We suspect Senator Glass’ argument is the result of habit instead of reason His Southern colleagues have con- sidered the First, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments as dead letters so long they have begun to assume the same attitude toward the Constitution as a whole. The Fifteenth Amendment, for example, provides that when any state denies any of its citizens the right of suffrage the basis of representation of the state in Congress shall be reduced in proportion. Every Southern governor, mayor, sheriff or other public official, as well as lawyers and school teachers, has sworn to uphold the Constitution. If he re- spected his oath every southern governor would voluntari- ly see that the basis of his state’s representation in Con- gress was reduced to legal proportions. -None of them has done so, of course, which means that all of them have been getting away with treason. The wets are to be compli- mented for showing them up in their proper light. A DOLLAR DOWN FAHITE FOLKS are a queer lot. For a considerable \W period, they have been buying furniture, clothes and Afe engagement rings on deferred paymnts or, in other highfalutin words, extended credit, in vulgar parlance, on the installment plan, in alley talk, on jawbone, in plain American, a dollar down and a dollar when they find you home. Itis a pretty easy way to make a champagne front on a hooch income’ but somehow the white folks did not feel that getting away easy with it like that was just right. So they hired Professor Seligman and a college of eco- nomists to study the method of time buying and make a report. The learned professors have reported that the system is O. K.so now the white folks, like the rest of us. can stall off the collector with a clear conscience. We point to the incident as evidence of the Aframeri- can’s superior reasoning ability. When November rolls around and catches him without an overcoat and the wind begins to whip him around the keystone he does not need any professor of economics. to tell him that the proper move is to’ give’ Mentor a $2 deposit and wrap himself up in an ulster,’ The thing is sound business any way you look at it.- When Spring comes you can hock the overcoat for enough to make the down payment on an Easter suit. ’ DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY =3HE POST OFFICE Department urges the public to ai mail Christmas packages early. The department a ee stores implore us to shop early. This is good ad- vice. The early shopper gets the first pick of holiday mer- chandise and if he must mail or express it to a friend at a distance his package gets ahead of the last minute con- gestion. We repeat, shopping and mailing early is the best of ideas. It is not quite a practical scheme for us, how- ever, for we lack the early money. But if those who have the cash in hand will do their shopping now we will appre- ciate it quite as much as the Post Office. Their thought- fulness will make it easier for us when we go to purchase our postcards Christmas Eve. THE UPTOWN NEW YORKER All Wet The best beer to be procured: in Harlem is not to be had in Harlem at all, but right across the bridge leading to the Bronx. Top and Bottom is still the favorite inhalation of the brown hi hatters and may be secured at $1.30 per pint with an extra drink over the bar for whoever is sent for it. The Same remaing true of gin, sherry, port, etc. Red Ink may be sneaked out of almost any Italian-American cafe at $1.25. Medicinal Rye at $6.00 (un- cut); cut, $3.00 per quart. Cognac and champagne at $4.00 may be obtained d. p. n. at cer- tain pharmacies—d. p. n. mean- ing doctor’s prescription nec- essary. ° eeu wer SFfe6° In addition to a consuming in- quisitiveness as to how high is up, the uptown New Yorker has been itching to ascertain the age limit required by those venerable gentle- men, who station themselves on the outskirts of orchestras and at- tempt to saw in two, innocent though bass violins. Much of the sex appeal of many a senuous mo- tif has been lost upon me by the inevitable reflection of the spot- light on the bald pate of octogen- arian base-fiddler. Unquestionably the base violin is the papa of first and second fiddles but the illusion is not quite essential that the man who plays one should impersonate the great-grand-daddy of all the jazz babies in his wow wow aggre- gation. : * * * One solution bobs up viz: per- haps there is more to sawing on those old boxes than we have been wise to. Long experience may be necessary; if that be true the bass fiddler is the most experienced man in any band I have ever been out of step with. What a whang Clar- ence Cameron White will be on the bass when he gets to be eligible in the next thirty years or so. An- other angle may be probable:—ex- treme youth may be the perequis ite. In that case Baby Farina or Sunshine Sammy might have set the world on fire with the as vio- lin and like little Neros fiddled the more. But there are complicating child labor laws and all that sort of a thing: so directors unable to avail themselves of the services of talented infants have appropriated the geniuses of musicians well along in their second childhood. Some of these no doubt are remark- able artists but as far as I, for one, ame concerned the lot of them, might as well be playing on what they played on the first years of their first childhood, and that is—the linoleum. STAMFORD, CONN. Mr. William Poole of New York is spending the week-end in Stam: ford. * * * Wallace Henderson of Hartford, Conn., spent the Thanks- giving with his mother, Mrs. Hen- derson of Adam Avenue. * * * Mr. Arthur Johnson is riding in a new car. * * * Mr. Harry Williams of Rose Park, spent the week-end in New York. * * * You will find the Tattler at 24 Gay Street or 124 Main Street. J. E. Lewis, agent. * * * Mr. Carl Lawson of 24 Gay Street is {ll at his residence. An Apology HORTLY after the death of the late Florence Mills, it was rumored that the Rev: Brown, pastor of Mother A. M. G. Zion Church, de- manded and received an exhorbitant sum of money for delivering the funeral sermon. — Editorially, The Tattler ignored the rumor, as wild stories of all sorts inevitably become rife whenever. a conspicuous man or woman meets dis- aster. We relegated the story to the limbo of discredit- able things along with other rumors reflecting on the integrity of other persons connected with the funeral arrangements. It is our belief that such stories in- variably originate in morbid minds and that sane and healthy people instinctively turn from them in disgust. In spite of our vgilance the rumor was inserted in our columns by one of our contributors. The Tattler is liberal almost to a fault in the direction of free speech. Usually we decline to censor articles submit- ted by contributors. This liberal attitude makes it easy for writers, either willfully or through lack of proper information, to victimize us and the public, as in the present instance. Mr. U. S. Thompson, husband of Miss Mills, de- nied the truth of the rumor. Surely he should know the truth of the matter. Therefore The Tattler, be- lieving itself the victim of a malicious rumor without foundation in fact, apologizes to Rev. Brown for the appearance of the story in its columns. THE EDITOR Big International DEBATE WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14, 1927 7 $330 o'clock At New Mother Zion A.M.E. Church 140-6 WEST 137th ST. THE REV. J. W. BROWN, Pastor NATIONAL STUDENTS UNION OF ENGLAND (white) Representing Uniy. of London, Univ. of Reading and Univ, of Edinburgh VERSUS LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER COUNTY, PA. (colored) SUBJECT: “Resolved, That the Attitude of -the Anglo-Saxon~Race Toward the Colored Races Under Its Control Is Unethical and Prejudicial to Progress” Debate Under Auspices of New York and New Jersey LincoIn Alumni Assns. ADMISSION $1.00. ‘Tickets on sale at New Mother Zion A.M.E. Church, New York Age, Amsterdam News and New York News ! A among the great magazines of the United States, THE AMERICAN MERCURY gives adequate _ representation to Aframerican writcrs and the Afrimerican point of view. Not only has it printed the work of such writers of the race as Dr. Kelly Miller, Dr, Rudolph Fisher, Dr. W.°E. Burghardt DuBois, James Weldon Johnson and Countee Cullen; it has also printed many sympathetic discussions of race problems by white rorit- ers of eminence, notably Dr. Franz Boas, Dr. Melville J. Herskovits, Clarence Darrow, and Dr. Robert H. Lowie. And since its jirst number it has kept the lead, editorially, in the war upon Ku Kluxery and crackerism. JN ITS December issue, now on the news-stands, there is a striking article by George S. Schuy- ler, of the Messenger .and the ag entitled “Our White Folks.” In it, the first ‘time in a general magazine, an Aframerican writer discusses the whites freely and frankly. No other American magazine would have dared to print this article. But it is highly characteristic of The Ameri- can Mercury. Now On All Newsstands The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but no identifiable features or details can be discerned. PAUL MERES-Really couldn't have this page without him. He is just as handsome as he was week before last. Yes dearie, worried. NOTHER week has passed by and all talk of Thanksgiving and the Game is passe. The folks who dropped by New York before returning to their various provinces have hied themselves hither or if they haven't they are lost in the mad rush for Christmas and the Omegas. Harlemites have already assumed that tight (not high) and harrassed expression that means—what did she give me last year; I wonder if he is going to give me a present this Christmas; how much money can I put aside for my bootlegger; and I must have one more evening dress for the holiday. All the talk centers around who will feed, house and entertain the Omegas and already the rumor has made the rounds that all of their nights have been spoken for and only one or two afternoons remain open. There will be the usual round of dances at the International House, Academy of Music, Walker Studio and Renaissance, I presume, with a goodly sprinkling of teas, closed parties and intimate whatnots; and to be a bit wild, I understand that the New York Omegas plan to pitch a cabinet party at the Swank Club Ebony. So all in all the outlook for this Christmas is pretty much like that of all my Christmases—THC cook endless dinners, drink innumerable concoctions, attend countless parties, exchange a few presents, catch cold and go to bed for a week as soon as the last Home, Sweet Home, has sounded. And then I'll write in this column about the gorgeous, marvelous, ritzy, swank, splendid, lovely, beautiful, too bad, just wouldn't quit, Christmas. What a life. *** I might as well start in and use up a few of those adjectives I have listed on the Debutante's second formal dance of last Friday. I won't say it was a very elegant party because somehow or other that sounds a bit high-hat and stiff and the Deb's are never that. They have youth, beauty and the assurance that both give; so they can dispense with aloofness. But I can with impunity begin at lovely and go straight through-beautiful, too bad, and just wouldn't quit. It was all that. * * * The Renaissance Casino, and that is where they entertained this year, does not need any additional decorating. It has all the charm that a Spanish interior and indirect lighting effects can give. Vernon Andrades has an orchestra stationed there that truly knows its eats and rhythms, and all that must be put in the setting is good looking women, attractive men and a wee drop. And the Debs sure did that thing. * * * To begin with I believe that they select their members for their pulchritude. So many sharp looking girls. Miss Edythe McAllister is president! Marion Day, vice president; Elizabeth Burwell, second vice president; Ruth Caldwell, secretary; Alva Daves, treasurer; Edith Williams, financial secretary; and Odell Sawyer, assistant secretary. Members are Thelma Berlack, Dorothy Conyers, Carrie Dunlap, Mayme Gary, Harriet Hill, Blanche Jenkins, Adelaide King, Blanche Levy, Lolita Lynn, Ruth Price, Mabel Robinson, Olyve Thomas, Hortense Thompson, Menta Turner, Elizabeth Ward, Margaret Welmon, Dorothy Constance Willis. Members of the Advisory Board are Mrs. Daisy Reed, Miss A'Lelia Walker, Mrs. Lucille Randolph. * * * Each member was hostess of a box on which was a card with her name in the club color that could be seen from the dance floor. When you looked up you read all the way round the hall the names of the Debs. From a decorative point of view, it was quite unusual and effective and as a convenience well, it was the first time I have been able to locate my hostess at a dance without losing a perfectly good half hour. And once you landed in your box—ah! They had everything in them but the kitchen sink. All the makings of a bang up party and then some. ```markdown ``` Alderman Moore and his family were out in full (Marion Day is his daughter), Roberta Bosley and her fiance, Edward Perry, Mrs. Margaret Browndill of the Urban League Auxiliary, Dr. and Mrs. U. Conrad Vincent, Attorney and Mrs. Frederick D. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Poston, Miss Wilma Mason, Miss Bess Thompkins, president of Les Douze, Dr. and Mrs. Wiley Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Thornton, Attorney and Mrs. William Andrews, Dr. and Mrs. Lucien Brown, Mrs. Florence DeLoach Richardson, Mrs. Lena Brighthauf, Dr. and Mrs. Thornton Woods, Dr. and Mrs. Charlie Harris, Dr. and Mrs. William Crampton, Dr. Chester Chinn, Dr. Marshall Ross, Dr. and Mrs. John Williams of Corona, and Capt. Henry Wilson. * * * Mrs. Lucille Randolph, the charming wife of A. Philip Randolph, had in her box the Thornton Duvalls, the Orion Harpers, Mrs. Celia Lacey, Dr. Edgar Perkinson and his mother, Mrs. Adeline Perkinson, Caska Bond, Emery Bonner, the Al Harrisses, Mrs. Alice Burnett, Miss Edith Gaines, Miss Eugenia Davidson, the Creed Upshures, Eugene Brahme, Roy A. THAT THING CALLED MASCULINE PULCHRITUDE EARL JOHNSON, one of those rare things, a native New Yorker. When he finished school and the intricacies of mechanical dentistry, he was so young that no one would hire him. Now he and his better half, Dr. Anna Cooper Johnson have their own dental offices and laboratories. THAT THING CALLED MASCULINE PULCHRITUDE EARL JOHNSON, one of those rare things, a native New Yorker. When he finished school and the intricacies of mechanical dentistry, he was so young that no one would hire him. Now he and his better half, Dr. Anna Cooper Johnson have their own dental offices and laboratories. Lancaster, Countee Cullen and the Dismonds. --- In the Walker box were Mrs. Minnie Patterson, Mrs. Sari Price Patton, Miss Lois Wilson, hostess of the Dark Tower, McCleary Stinnette, Alphonse Tribie, Dr. McGhee and Attorney Vernal Williams. * * * Of the Benedicts I saw Dr. C. B. Powell, Attorney Ralph Mizelle, Claude Ferebee, Harold Jackman, Terence Williams, Dr. Ralph Amos, Dr. J. H. N. Jones and Bill Smith. THAT THING CALLED M EARL JOHNSON, one of those When he finished school and the in he was so young that no one would half, Dr. Anna Cooper Johnson h laboratories. Frankye Dixon and Harry T. Burleigh were seen Wednesday making a mad rush for the Mauretania. At first sight I suspected a— well, you know what, but after a little sleuthing, I discovered that they were off to wish Zaidee Jackson a Bon Voyage. Miss Zaidee, you will recall, was the charming lady of "Rang Tang" who sang "I'm Glad I'm Brownskin" and made you believe it and rejoice with her. She is headed for the Paul Roberson Lawrence Brown camp (with emphasis on the Lawrence Brown end). Figure it out for yourself. * * * The distinguished Mary McCleod Bethune, who is in New York to attend the National Council of Women at the Waldorf-Astoria, is the house guest of her devoted friend, Dr. Julia P. Coleman, of West 130th Street. * * * Lady Nicotine entertaind the Chicago Club Thursday at the Lincel Louise Dining Room. To keep HASH off her, I will explain that the club menu is limited to five things; so she served scalloped crab flakes on half shells, vegetable salad, baked ham, hot rolls, lemon cream pile and coffee (you don't count the fire water; it's a recognized extra). Due to the continued illness of Adah Patterson, a favorite and beloved member, preparations for the annual New Year's Eve party have been dropped and all reservations cancelled. ```markdown ``` ER THE INTER-STATE a waltz exclusively members at the begi the second half of the dance program, gave us an excellent opportunity to view the gowns the Debs were wearing. The majority of them went in for short fluffy tulle affairs of many ruffles and floating ends. A few wore the robe de style of taffeta or satin and lace and one or two had on sequin or beaded gowns. Their feminine guests were all beautifully dressed, and although no order for tuxs appeared on the invitation, the men folks were in proper attire. ASCULINE PULCHRITUDE rare things, a native New Yorker. intricacies of mechanical dentistry, d hire him. Now he and his better have their own dental offices and The Phi Delta Kappas, the new sorority composed of school marms and of which Bessye Bearden, as a representative of the Board of Education, is an honorary member, was entertained at cards last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Robinson. All the Phi Delta Kappas—E. Dora Day, Gertrude Robinson, Estelle Anderson, Dorothy Spraggins, Henri Youne, Anna Cheney, Eunice Shreeves, Constance Evans, Cottman and Reid. * * * Found a note Thursday for me which I read, "Impossible to find you at home. Give me a ring. Am stopping at the Hotel Commodore. Velma." Isn't that ritzy? When I called I found Velma Washington and Mrs. Charlie Jackson of Chicago who were giving New York the once over before returning west. They had come East of course for the Game and were a bit loath to leave. I declare we are getting to be 'too terrific." * * * Stopped by the Seventh Annual Fall Dance of the New York Tuskegee Association at the Renaissance last Wednesday night. The casino was as beautiful as ever, the music just as tuneful but the crowd—oh; where, oh where were the people. The few who were there were having a lively time to be sure, but a few hundred more would have added to the good time especially of the committee. Moral It pays to advertise in the Tattler. Give us a hand at getting a crowd for you next year. --- [Image of a man with a serious expression, wearing a suit and tie. The background is a plain, dark circle.] SAM DELANY, the youngest of the handsome Delany men, who goes in for big business. He manages his brother's end of the smart Bell-Delany Haberdasher Shoppe. He also is married. Drived from Boston that the come Julian Rainey, the beautiful Dorothy Rainey and the too bad Auburn, with the exception of one dirty bit of skidding, made the trip safely home. They are feeling very tired and magnanimous and invite all of New York to pay them a visit. * * * Rose Knox Ellis, just to be different, spent last week in Atlantic City. Thought I was raising some rumpus by spending a part of October on the Boardwalk, but that wasn't no nothing. SAM DELANY, the youngest of goes in for big business. He mana Bell-Delany Haberdasher SH Enrique Cachemaille, Jr., while not exactly homesick at the East Greenwich Academy in Rhode Island, had such a whale of a time in New York Thanksgiving that he has already sent word home to the effect that he will be back for Christmas. Young Cachemaille was the only "race student" at East Greenwich until the recent arrival of Miss Olivet Miller, daughter of the F. E. Millers. Now the two are making a splendid showing and proving a credit to the folks. * * * Charlie Johnson of Boston who received his degree in denistry from Howard University last year, June, and got married on top of that, drove to New York Thursday to take the New York State Board Exams. I wish him no end of luck and hope he locates here. "Dinah. Is There Anyone Finer?" * * * The Dorrance Brooks Post No. 528 V. F. W., a club of men, all of whom have seen service on foreign soil, are announcing their annual Autumnal Dance for Thursday, December 8th at the Elk's Burns, our two K. comedians and are promising that there will be no hand grenades passed or Big Berthas exploded. Nothing but fun. * * * Did you Joe-Joe? No? Neither did I. There was a dance in his honor or behalf last Monday night at the Renaissance but unfortunately, I got my bid two days too late. Tough luck. He was billed as part human, part hog, and part elephant, and I am still either young or dumb enough to get a kick out of freaks. ```markdown ``` Mr. Granville Paris, popular mortician, drew the lucky number. In the excitement someone heard 2039, bue he was all wet. 3249 it was and 3249 it stays. --- Which reminds me Christmas is almost upon us and I might as well begin to write about what I would like to find in my stocking. Dear Santa Claus, please send me a subscription to the American Mercury, an unabridged dictionary, a small pair of scissors, a calendar and a memo pad, and some bright ideas for getting rich and thin! of the handsome Delany men, who ages his brother's end of the smart hope. He also is married. Where—Oh where is Hurley Morgan. Does he know that he won the Christmas Cheer Nash? 3249 did the trick and the car awaits him at the Nash salesroom, 133rd Street and Broadway. He lives at 217 Edgecomb Avenue, if anyone cares to tell him. He, no doubt, thought he was one of those unlucky creatures and didn't even show up Monday night at Bamboo Inn. * * * Mayme Briggs, head of the Citizens' Cheer Committee, thanks you, and all the poor folks who will be made happy on Christmas Day by the baskets that the Ladies' Bountiful will distribute, thank you. And I thank you. (Beginning to get the Christmas Spirit. * * * The Amarad Club announcements are out for its third anniversary dance on Friday, December 16, at the Rennaissance. As I understand it, the Amarads are a group of younger men. I shall expect to find younger men and older men with young ideas. * * * Our own Ethel Murray was one of the beautiful "Wise virgins" in The Keeper of the Gates, a biblical lay at Mother Zion Church last Wednesday. Mesdames Corinne Thomas, Amelia Waters, Jessie Gadsden, Louise Scott, and Isabelle Williams were responsible for the affair which was a complete success. * * * "Should the Negro support organized labor" will be the theme presented for group discussion by Mr. George L. Collins, secretary of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, at the People's Forum in the Y. M. C. A. lobby Friday evening, December 16th. --- The two big butter and egg men in the newspaper game, George S. Schuyler and Floyd Calvin, left Sunday in their drawing room for the Durham Conference via Washington and Richmond. Someday, maybe I'll make the grade if I live long enough. The Delta Omega Gamma Fraternity, composed of the exclusive younger set of Brooklyn, with representatives of all the leading high and prep schools and universities of Brooklyn and New York, announces that it has combined original features and novel decorations in its efforts to make its fall dance at Saint Augustines, Parish Hall, on December 9th, one of the bright lights of Brooklyn's social season. The fraternity has compiled a select mailing list and all of its guests and friends are assured a delightful time. The officers of the organization are: Norman B. Johnson, Basileus; Edward B. Bragg, Vice-Basileus; Harold S. Lookley, Treasurer; Malcolm B. Fulcher, Secretary and Philip S. Thorne, Keeper of Peace. * * * The Woman's Auxiliary to the N. A. A.C. P. is planning a Holiday Theatre party to be given at the Central where Uncle Tom's Cabin is showing. They certainly picked a winner. * * * Mrs. Hewlett of Cleveland spent two weeks in New York as the guest of Mrs. Putnam of 258 West 154th Street. * * * Saturday afternoon and evening the New York State officers of the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs held a conference at the Y. W. C. A. on W. 137th Street at which Mrs. Hunton, state president, presided. The evening session was addressed by Mrs. Bethum $ ^{e} $ , president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Other guest speakers were Mrs. George E. Hougnes, Author of "Unsung Heroes"; Mrs. Eloise Bibb, Thompson dramatist; Miss Eva Bowles, of the National Board of the Y. W. C. A., and Noah D. Thompson, Manager of "Opportunity." The women pledged full support to Mrs. Bathume's program for a National Headquarters at Washington, D. C. Mr. Thompson spoke of Mrs. Bethume's work as an educator of Negro boys and girls in Florida and told something of the hard struggles Mrs. Bethume is having in trying to raise funds in support of her educational work. "Since the World War it has become a much harder task for Mrs. Bethume to raise funds for her school in the South due to the fact that it is presumed by many of the former donors to southern schools feeling that we, as a group, have become wealthy and should do more toward supporting our needy inhabitants,' he said. At the close of the conference Mrs. Bethume was presented with a large bouquet of beautiful flowers. * * * The "We" Club gave a delightful "stompdown" party last Thursday. We found out that the "We" Club consists of a President and a Vice-President, Secretary, Secretary, Treasurer, (all in one). The President happens to be none other than Raymond Tinsley and the party was given at his home, 1980 Seventh Avenue. The other party in the "We" Club is Henry Gilbert, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio. The most delicious repast was served consisting of a pink salmon salad and olives, cheese and cracker sandwiches, three kinds of Jello, with whipped cream, cake and—oh, yes—orange blossoms and more orange blossoms. The guests THE NEWLY RENOVATED WALKER STUDIOS are now available for all private occasions such as, Weddings, Banquets, Receptions, etc. Why worry about entertaining at home? Special arrangements may be made for Club Meetings and Card Clubs. Rooms can be selected to suit the event. Information may be secured from MRS. SARI PRICE PATTON 'PHONE: BRADHURST 0678 110 WEST 136TH ST. :: NEW YORK Hours: 9—9 didn't want to quit. Every body had a good time. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Starke (mother of Mr. Tinsley), Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Gilbert's sister, Misses Teara Thigpen, Tillie Flemister, Viola Pettus, Moroter Pettus, Elsie Hunter, Irma Blocker, Vivian Keith, Mabel Studivent, Gladys Freeland, Marjorie Smith; Messrs. Tom Keith, Samuel Morley, James Hatcher, Eugene Rhodes, Albert Goines, W. H. Bailey, M. H. Lawson, Joseph Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson. * * * Mrs. Iza Williams was hostess to the Arabesque Social Club, Thursday evening last, at the home of Mrs. Jennie Allbright. An enjoyable evening was spent by everyone. YONKERS. N. Y. Curties Ruth. Contributor Sunset Temple No. 211, I. B. P. O. E. of W. held its annual election on Thursday evening, Dec. 1st, at the Elks' new home, 272 New Main Street. Before the election, Commission was read from Grand Daughter Ruler, making Daughter Mathilda Bowser of Sunset Temple the new deputy. The temple is more than proud of one of its own in this office. The following were elected: Daughters: M. Dickson, Dft. Ruler; J. Roberts, Vice Dft. Ruler; M. Seay, Asst. Ruler; V. Spaim, Chaplain; N. Norman, Escort; H. Hawkins, Rec. Sec.; J. Anthony, Fin. Sec.; M. Howard, Treasurer; L. Reid, Doorkeeper; S. Carter, Gatekeeper; J. Smith, 3rd Trustee; M. West, Organist. The election was conducted by Daughter Belle Philips, Grand State Deputy. Daughter Rosa Blocker, Grand Escort was present and the temple was greatly encouraged by her remarks. Spend Christmas night with the Bills of the Forest as they give their Dansante on December 25th, Palisade Lodge No. 329, I. B. P. O. E. of W. Good music and plenty of it. Mrs. Vivian Snifflin and daughter, Markelle, 55 North Broadway, spent Thanksgiving week in New Hoven, Conn., as the guests of her mother, Mrs. Herbert Conover. Meet me Friday evening, Dec. 9th, at the Masonic Temple. There is to be a minstrel "The Belles of Blackville". You will certainly laugh. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Crier and family, with mother, Mrs. M. G. Crier, and sister, Miss Esther, spent a very pleasant family reunion in Brooklyn on Sunday with cousins Mr. and Mrs. Grant and Miss G. Wilkins. Sunbeam Class (Juvenile) No. 59, I. B. P. O. E. of W. will give the last dance for the old year on Friday evening, Dec. 30th. Don't forget the fifth annual dance and reception of Sunset Temple No. 211, I. B. P. O. E. of W. Don't miss it. The best of music tco. James W. Smith, Contributor Mrs. Windfield is still on the sick list. Watch yourself, "Big Six". The Sheik is watching you. Why did you leave our city, Jimmy? Aren't the shebas treating you right? I wonder if it is still Lent for someone on the Avenue? Some folks wish to know why certain men on the ash wagon are so popular. Probably because they know their onions. Page information. They tell me M. J. is still drinking as much liquor as ever. Our famous barber, Jimmy L. Grind, has left us. We wonder why? Probably a sahrp broad in the old burgh. The well known cab driver in Poughkeepsie had better stop riding Miss H. R. before his wife catches on. Mr. Gatewood is in town visiting. Mrs. M. Johnson is visiting her husband. Red Hot times in the big city. H. G. thinks he is the champion football player. Why does C. McGearld think she is so popular in Poughkeepsie? Ask the sheiks. Why do the young men of Poughkeepsie dine someplace else, then come to the Idle Hour for heat? All people who have news for the Tattler, please leave same at the Idle Hour before Thursday. The old Buick of the Idle Hour is now going on the junk heap. Don't forget the Christmas Dance. Music by the famous Black and White Orchestra of Bridgeport. Conn. To the colored population of Poughkeepsie: Don't forget Cambeck is in the trucking business. We have a new sheik just from Pauling, employer at the Nelson house. TARRYTOWN. N. Y. William F. Kingsland, Contributor The Stewards of A. M. E. Zion Church held their regular monthly meeting last Sunday. Rev. Ashmead, Pastor of St. Marks M. E. Church, delivered the address. Solos were sung by Mrs. Pearl Williams and Mrs. Rebecca Lewis. The Dixie Quartette rendered a selection. William F. Kingsland read a paper on "Stewardship". The President, Louis H. Davis, and Rev. Walters, Pastor, delivered addresses. Mr. John White acted as Master of Ceremonies. CORNWELL, N. Y., NEWS Mr. J. V. sure thinks he's wise, but we have got our eyes on him. * * * W. H., I am going to tell the "Pink" on you. * * * H. J., L. C. is just the right one for you. Ha! Ha! * * * Oh! Mr. H. D. B., I love you. Tee! Hee! * * * H. S., don't give up. He still loves you. No lie. The Theatre DANCING FOOLS (By KITTY) The Whitman sisters' big company opened at the Lafayette Theatre Monday afternoon and lived up to the name of dancing fools, for they danced right down—from that slim terpischorean Alice (one of these preferred—and built too) to Bert, the entire cast can dance. And by the way, Bert, who is the hottest thing, turns out to be a girl—almost broke my heart. The singing go to the prima dona, Minta Cato and Essie Whitman. Miss Cato did several numbers in English and Spanish and her songs stopped the show. Incidently, while she has spent considerable time in Australia, having but recently arrived here, she must have imported her gowns from Paris, for the last word. And she can play a piano. Miss Essie Whitman's "Broken Hearted Drunk" was splendid. She sang to that man who tourned her down—and how. For the chorus, costumes and comedy—the chorus was soothing to the optics, the costumes were swank and the comedy was—well not so soothing and swank. The cast includes a list of favorites. Princess Wee Wee, the lady midget, who came with a Charleston number. Willie Tootsweet, whom I presume was or is the commedian as he had on cork; at any rate, he got off Some gags. Ferman Tapps, who really tapps that banjo. Anna Fritz is the most up-to-date black mammy I have ever seen. Guess she was born in Harlem. Ernest Micheils "blue" on the clarinent. Willie Bryant, teamed with Alice, really was not so bad as a partner, but I have been burned. There is a colored picture playing at the Lafayette too, a Micheaut production. The screen work of Negroes has traversed a great distance but the milage indicator still has a lot to register. The photography is far better than in any other colored picture. But the acting is not so good. AT THE ALHAMBRA By Bobbett In spite of sixteen hardworking chorus girls, as Stagestruck said last week, Tim Moore is still in the lead at The Alhambra. He continues to be a three-threat man in the new musical comedy morsel "The Brownskin Parade." The nationally known Theresa Brookes is a well worth while addition to the evening's entertainment and makes a clean get away when she tells the cock-eyed world "A Good Man's Hard to Find"; and exhumes "I Ain't Got Nobody Much." Amanda Randolph lives up to what one gets in the habit of expecting from her and creates quite an atmosphere of suspense in an inevitable bedroom scene; but since it's grandpappy who finally gets in bed with the traveling salesman it will be quite alright if you take the kiddies. Every show this year has had its night club scene so they have seen the advisability of giving the Alhambra patrons one without extra couvert. Theresa is the Lulu Belle of the place and Manton and Henderson work up some business and lines which go over well out front. The work of the chorines led by Captains Floretta Fairchild and Billy Yarbry is more than worth the trip down to 125th St. And one of them does a miniature Bojangles which does not fail to win recognition from the gallery gods. Apparently the house is beginning to get its following because on the opening night it appeared to be o nthe verge of displaying outside S. B. O. "JACKIE" MABRY STARS By BENNIE BUTLER Some pleasing comedy, singing and dancing is on the Lincoln Theatre program this week, with several outstanding features. Our old friend "Jackie" Mabry, the spiciest monologue queen this side of Jordon's Story Waters, is still at it and going strong. She's got a red hot line which seems to get hotter all the time. "Jackie" comes out arguing with a Chinama nback stage and the chatter between them is a wow. Then she gradually works into her own act and with a vengeance. It does not take this valkative child long to get wound up and then to put the power on. She had the folks laughing with her witty, spirited rag-chewing and had to take several encores. From start to finish her tirade was a humdinger and she certainly heated up the atmosphere. A juvenile singing quartet scored with their pleasing harmonizing and another combination, a quintet, four boys and a girl, did some nifty hoofing. Unfortunately, we were unable to get the names of all these people, there being no program. The show on the whole was very good and Mr. Snyder in response to popular demand, will hold the company over for another week. Beginning next Monday, an entire new show will be presented. JIM BENNET STARS Jim Bennett, who is the featured comedian in Bennett's Big Banner Burlesquers, is one of the most popular favorites upon the Mutual Circuit, this being his third season identified with the best shows under this banner. This season Jack Dickstein has surrounded him with a coterie of performers who are all well known upon the circuit and have excellent reputations for their inimitable funmaking. Blossom La Velle, who is also featured, is credited with being one of the most accomplished exponents of the shimmy before the public. She is not only a dancer of ability but is a perfect model of physical beauty. Included in the cast are Ella Sears, a petite, rollicking soubrette, Tommy O'Neil, a side-splitting tramp comic; Jack Reynolds and Bebe Brennon. A youthful, pretty and talented chorus of girls effectively supplement the work of the principals in making the show a pronounced success. THE ALHAMBRA GIRLS At the midnight benefits last week the big sensation was the appearance of the Alhambra Girls. Trooping across the stage and filling every foot of it, this aggregation of youth, beauty and talent proceeded to astound the audience of uptown and downtown folks. Such precision and such enthusiasm as was revealed by the dancing girls amazed especially the theatrical people present. The popular "tragedian of jazz," Ted Lewis, who was one of the masters of ceremonies exclaimed, "This absolutely the greatest chorus in New York, and the Alhambra band is a marvel." Greenlee and Drayton said, "We're just back from more than two years touring in Europe and South America, but we haven't seen those Alhambra Girls equalled anywhere." Mrs. Geraldyn Dismond leaned from a box to declare, "Those girls are darlings." Is Harlem proud of them? Ask anybody who was present at the benefit. ETHEL BAIRD'S DANCE It seems quite the thing now adays to prepare Christmas Cheer for the cheerless by repairing to Bamboo Inn once a week and getting in the right spirit for the Night Before Christmas and the hectic days immediately following. If this year's season is to be judged by Ethel Baird's affair Monday night the yuletide merrymakers are in for some big doings in little old Harlem. Taking no chances the charming hostess surrounded herself with such able lieutenants as the Osbiny Club and the lovable Pierrettes. No table was left overturned on the part of the management in seeing that excellent care was taken of the good-natured throng which packed the Inn to its capacity. Although I am essaying to hold up Lady Nicotine's end, I possess not the fortitude of exposing my manly breast to adverse comment by attempting to conceal the fact that I am utterly color blind, and know no what difference exists between creep de chine and tin foil. But permit me to record myself as being quite certain that half of the ladies were robed "tres chic" and the other half "adorablement." As to the gentlemen: Mr. Alphonse Tribie in addition to his drinking jacket wore his incomparable smile and his French accent. Mr. Bill White was quite becoming in big legged tux pants and Mr. Greenly his nose glasses; Dr. Binga Dismond retained his racoon coat and among those celebracies sporting bald heads were Drs. Ross and Findley and especially Mr. Lloyd Thomas. LORD NICOTINE. WANTED All Kinds of Stage Talent For Musical Comedies and Revues We teach Original Dancing (all kinds) and place you in line for quick engagements. Reason- able fee charged for instruc- tions. Also CLASSES FORMING AT ALL TIMES FOR CHILDREN AND BEGINNERS AARON GATES IN PERSONAL CHARGE 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Uptonwn — STUDIOS — Downtown 15 W. 134th St. 152 W. 45th St. Harlem 9251 Bryant 3765 ALHAMBRA 126th St. and Seventh Ave. Now Playing—This Week The Brownskin Parade Featuring those Heart-breakers THE FAMOUS ALHAMBRA GIRLS THE SENSATION OF THE MIDNITE BENEFITS, IN NEW DIVERSIONS, LED BY Amanda Randolph Theresa Brooks and May Bell COMEDY CAPERS BY Tim Moore and Slim Henderson WITH A GANG OF OTHERS MIDNITE RAMBLE WEDNESDAYS NEW SHOW EVERY WEEK A RIOT OF FUN Beginning Monday STRUT, STEP AND PEP ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, DECEMBER 12,.1927 With Forty Clever Popular Entertainers Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun., Dec. 15, 16, 17 and 18th REQUEST CONCERT HALL JOHNSON'S CAROLINA CHOIR 30 VOICES Direct from 2 weeks engagement ROXY THEATRE at the RENAISSANCE CASINO Tuesday Evening, December 20, 1927 Program 9.30 Dancing 10.30 VERNON ANDRADES ORCHESTRA General Admission $1.00 Boxes and Loges (seating 8 persons) $5.00 Boxes and Loges (seating 4 persons) $8.00 HALL JOHNSON, Director CECIL MACK, Bus. Mgr. 148 West 142nd St. 188 West 135th St. Phone: Morningside 5277 ORPHEUM THEATRE Newark, N. J., Dec. 5th. Jimmie Cooper's Butter Beans and Susie and their New Big Revue, featuring Broomfield and Greeley, Baby Cox, Charles Doyle, Sonny and Eddie, Earl Edwards, Earl Tucker, and a very, very good looking, peppy and L with Eddie Heywood Kansas trap-drummer just won't behave. He is too bad. Garland Howard and May Brown and the Royal Edush Five are at the Orpheum this week. They should have a great show according to their past performances. Will tell you all about it in next week's Tattler. City Blackbirds are some band. They sure can play music, and that A GALA CABARET PARTY FOR CHARITY at Beautiful SMALL'S PARADISE,135th St.&7th Ave. MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19th GRACE GILES and her world-famous Dancing Kiddies LILLIAN WESTMORLAND—Former Prima Donna of "Rang Tang" SUSIE WROTEN—Famous Toe Dancer ATTA BLAKES—Great Dancer of Ethel Waters' "Africana" BLONDINA STERN—Former Prima Donna, Dewy Winglass' Revue VIOLA McCOY—Internationally Known Blues Singer ROY & SHERMAN—Formerly of Cotton Club DEWEY BROWN—Former Comedian of Club Alabam ELMER (Jazzbo) HILLIARD—The Silver Tone Singer ALTO OATES—Clever Soubrette WE have suggested in another place, that it is probable that the reason the young Artist, Actor, and Musician does not receive more encouragement might be traced to some extent to the fact that the sentiment toward the older Artist, Actor, and Musician has no been sufficiently crystalized. In other words, if John Singer Sargent, E. H. Southern, and M. Paderewski have not yet received the just reward in appreciation and money, which they very richly deserve, what chance that the younger cohorts of graphic clan, the younger Romeo's, the Levitsky's and Tibbets, will in the immediate present or the near future lay hold on the things that are so near to their hearts. Tickets on Sale at All APEX BEAUTY SHOPPES Frii December 9, 1927 LIFE AND By PENMAN L WE have suggested in another that the reason the young clan does not receive more ence to some extent to the fact the older Artist, Actor, and Music crystalized. In other words, in Southern, and M. Paderewsk, just reward in appreciation a richly deserve, what chance the graphic clan, the younger Tibbets, will in the imm future lay hold on the thing hearts. We claim identification with all the World's Ministers and purveyors of Art. Yet in many ways we are different. Among the Anglo-Saxon Artists the above conditions do not exist. John Singer Sarganet reaped a fruitful harvest, ere he joined that Caravan, from which no traveller has yet returned. E. H. Southern is in the after-glow of eminence, wherein the joy of accomplishment lights up a long and eventful service. M. Paderewski, after his bold adventure into Statesmanship has brought back to the mystic board with black and ivory keys, his true Art, mellowed by the cooling stream of maturity. Each has had the laurel wreath piled high and higher; each has had the purse-string strained with much of the World's treasure. No need for these men, and their like to strive in the newer market, with younger men, and with a new vision, AP THE WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM GRACE GILES and her w SUSIE WROTEN—Famous BLONDINA STERN—For ROY & SHERMAN—For ELMER (Jazzbo) HILLIA Tickets on Sa FLORENCE MILLS IN DIXIE TO BROADWAY GRACE GILES And Her World-famous Dancing Kiddies Who appeared with the late Flo Mills in "Dixie to Broadway" SOUVENIRS — GOOD MUSIC ADMISSION $1.00, NO COVER 'Tis not so with our Older Guard! Through long years of stress and strain; some have come to an approximation of the highwater mark. Some have acquired a respectable income, and some have remained Artistically and Financially just about where they started. In an Art market of this kind the younger Artist meets his own goods being offered alongside the veterans stock and store. With regard to relative Merits t'were better not to be too explicit. Yet it rmeinds one so much of the Rolling Chair Artists, who are contending in the summer season for a slice of the season's Melon. There are many now in the field, who were in there after the bee of popularity, when we were celebrating our tenth birthday party playing hide and seek with the rest of the kids. And yet they have not yet accomplished the full measure of their desire. EX B GALA CABA at Beautiful SMAL MONDAY MARIE WARREN Formerly of Ethel Waters' "Africana" and Club Alabama in Philadelphia. Now a member of Small's fast stepping revue. aine Joy, Is Assured, with The Follower world-famous Dancing Kiddiesrous Toe Dancer former Prima Donna, Dewy Wi formerly of Cotton Club LADY! I met a lady one wondrous night I saw the lady and on first sight I loved the lady; A lovely lady with raven eyes A comely lady with gentle sighs I loved the lady. I told the lady right then and there Marvelous lady, my heart, I swear Is for you. lady; The taunting lady smiled to see A gentleman so foolishly Would woo a lady. The cruel lady then ran away The heartless lady refused to stay. Ungracious lady; So if the lady you should see Please send the lady back to me— I loved that broad. NIGHTHAWK. We have often ruminated on why some of the really talented ones of the old guard have not accomplished more in a legitimate way. One friend from the old guard has suggested that chances were not fifteen or twenty years ago what they are today. I have suggested that expenses and competition were not then what they are today. It has been amazing to even the younger group to see how that about half a dozen of the younger men and women have accomplished in a period of six or seven years, what most of the old guard have not accomplished in from fifteen to twenty-five years. BEAUTY CULTURISTS' The Proceeds of this Affair POSITIVELY will be used to distribute Xmas Baskets among the poor. Bubbles Bubbles Over Its "Nigger this, and Nigger that" in Porgy but across the street in Weather Clear-Track Fast its "Mister Nigger", if you please. In fact that fighting term is not used even once in three acts of as wise-cracking comedy as has been let loose on Broadway for many a blue moon. It is opened by Buck and Bubbles those brown tinted incomparables who not completely content with this consideration, proceed to stop the show in the middle of the second act. Not only do these aces sing and dance down to the bricks but the appropriate no small amount of the business and lines of this romantic comedy drama of Willard Mack's which is presented at Wallack's Theatre by no less personage than Earl Carrol. The scenes are laid in and about Harve de Grace Maryland Race Track during the spring meetings: and of course they do their bit toward the upkeep of the mutuals betting machines. At one time Chicken Man (Buck) is advised by Baltimore Sleeper (Bubbles) that he is so lucky that ifhe had been bumped off during the war he would have been the Unknown Soldier. Later when Chicken Man asks the lanlady what the radio is, Baltimore interjects: "Don't pay no attention to him, Mrs. Upshaw; he knows what it is. He jest asked that to be disagreeable." The most accomplished of the twenty or more non-aframericans who compose the cast are Joe Laurie Jr., and William Courtleigh. There is no spot in the entire production which will make the uptown New Yorker contemplate slid C L FOR CHARIT 5th St. & 7th Ave. ER 19th EDWIN SMALLS Proprietor of Harlem's most beautiful Night Club where Broadway frolicks. hat Will Bear the Stamp ly Appear: TMORLAND—Former Prima S—Great Dancer of Ethel W Y—Internationally Known Blu WN—Former Comedian of Cl —Clever Soubrette G1RLS The Proceed ing down in his seat out of sight and it can be recommended as well worth the trip down town. On account of this offering, in spite of the fact that the Earl of Carol saw the advisability of fibbing about the Lady of the Bath, I for one, am greatly inclined to substitute his recent commutation of sentence with a free and unconditional pardon. HOTEL OLGA ARRIVALS M. --- The Theatre Page Six DANCING FOOLS (By KITTY) The Whitman sisters' big company opened at the Lafayette Theatre Monday afternoon and lived up to the name of dancing fools, for they danced right down—from that slim terpischorean Alice (one of those preferred—and built too) to Bert, the entire cast can dance. And by the way, Bert, who is the hottest thing, turns out to be a girl almost broke my heart. The singing go to the prima dona, Minta Cato and Essie Whitman. Miss Cato did several numbers in English and Spanish and her songs stopped the show. Incidently, while she has spent considerable time in Australia, having but recently arrived here, she must have imported her gowns from Paris, for the last word. And she can play a piano. Miss Essie Whitman's "Broken Hearted Drunk" was splendid. She sang to that man who tourned her down—and how. For the chorus, costumes and comedy—the chorus was soothing to the optics, the costumes were swank and the comedy was—well—not so soothing and swank. The cast includes a list of favorites. Princess Wee Wee, the lady midget, who came with a Charleston number. Willie Tootsweet, whom I presume was or is the commedian as he had on cork; at any rate, he got off Some gags. Ferman Tapps, who really tapps that banjo. Anna Fritz is the most up-to-date black mammy I have ever seen. Guess she was born in Harlem. Ernest Micheils "blue" on the clarinent. Willie Bryant, teamed with Alice, really was not so bad as a partner, but I have been burned. There is a colored picture playing at the Lafayette too, a Micheaut production. The screen work of Negroes has traversed a great distance but the milage indicator still has a lot to register. The photography is far better than in any other colored picture. But the acting is not so good. AT THE ALHAMBRA By Bobbett In spite of sixteen hardworking chorus girls, as Stagestruck said last week, Tim Moore is still in the lead at The Alhambra. He continues to be a three-threat man in the new musical comedy morsel "The Brownskin Parade." The nationally known Theresa Brookes is a well worth while addition to the evening's entertainment and makes a clean get away when she tells the cock-eyed world "A Good Man's Hard to Find"; and exhumes "I Ain't Got Nobody Much." Amanda Randolph lives up to what one gets in the habit of expecting from her and creates quite an atmosphere of suspense in an inevitable bedroom scene; but since it's grandpappy who finally gets in bed with the traveling salesman it will be quite alright if you take the kiddies. Every show this year has had its night club scene so they have seen the advisability of giving the Alhambra patrons one without extra couvert. Theresa is the Lulu Belle of the place and Manton and Henderson work up some business and lines which go over well out front. The work of the chorines led by Captains Floretta Fairchild and Billy Yarbry is more than worth the trip down to 125th St. And one of them does a miniature Bojangles which does not fail to win recognition from the gallery gods. Apparently the house is beginning to get its following because on the opening night it appeared to be o nthe verge of displaying outside S. R. O. "JACKIE" MABRY STARS By BENNIE BUTLER Some pleasing comedy, singing and dancing is on the Lincoln Theatre program this week, with several outstanding features. Our old friend "Jackie" Mabry, the spiciest monologue queen this side of Jordon's Story Waters, is still at it and going strong. She's got a red hot line which seems to get hotter all the time. "Jackie" comes out arguing with a Chinama nback stage and the chatter between them is a wow. Then she gradually works into her own act and with a vengeance. It does not take this talkative child long to get wound up and then to put the power on. She had the folks laughing with her witty, spirited rag-chewing and had to take several encores. From start to finish her tirade was a humdinger and she certainly heated up the atmosphere. A juvenile singing quartet scored with their pleasing harmonizing and another combination, a quintet, four boys and a girl, did some nifty hoofing. Unfortunately, we were unable to get the names of all these people, there being no program. The show on the whole was very good and Mr. Snyder in response to popular demand, will hold the company over for another week. Beginning next Monday, an entire new show will be presented. JIM BENNET STARS Jim Bennett, who is the featured comedian in Bennett's Big Banner Burlesquers, is one of the most popular favorites upon the Mutual Circuit, this being his third season identified with the best shows under this banner. This season Jack Dickstein has surrounded him with a coterie of performers who are all well known upon the circuit and have excellent reputations for their inimitable funmaking. Blossom La Velle, who is also featured, is credited with being one of the most accomplished exponents of the shimmy before the public. She is not only a dancer of ability but is a perfect model of physical beauty. Included in the cast are Ella Sears, a petite, rollicking soubrette, Tommy O'Neil. a side-splitting tramp comic; Jack Reynolds and Bebe Brennon. A youthful, pretty and talented chorus of girls effectively supplement the work of the principals in making the show a pronounced success. THE ALHAMBRA GIRLS At the midnight benefits last week the big sensation was the appearance of the Alhambra Girls. Trooping across the stage and filling every foot of it, this aggregation of youth, beauty and talent proceeded to astound the audience of uptown and downtown folks. Such precision and such enthusiasm as was revealed by the dancing girls amazed especially the theatrical people present. The popular "tragedian of jazz," Ted Lewis, who was one of the masters of ceremonies exclaimed, "This absolutely the greatest chorus in New York, and the Alhambra band is a marvel." Greenlee and Drayton said, "We're just back from more than two years touring in Europe and South America, but we haven't seen those Alhambra Girls equalled anywhere." Mrs. Geraldyn Dismond leaned from a box to declare, "Those girls are darlings." Is Harlem proud of them? Ask anybody who was present at the benefit. ETHEL BAIRD'S DANCE It seems quite the thing now adays to prepare Christmas Cheer for the cheerless by repairing to Bamboo Inn once a week and getting in the right spirit for the Night Before Christmas and the hectic days immediately following. If this year's season is to be judged by Ethel Baird's affair Monday night the yuletide merrymakers are in for some big doings in little old Harlem. Taking no chances the charming hostess surrounded herself with such able lieutenants as the Osbiny Club and the lovable Pierrettes. No table was left overturned on the part of the management in seeing that excellent care was taken of the good-natured throng which packed the Inn to its capacity. Although I am essaying to hold up Lady Nicotine's end, I possess not the fortitude of exposing my manly breast to adverse comment by attempting to conceal the fact that I am utterly color blind, and know no what difference exists between creep de chine and tin foil. But permit me to record myself as being quite certain that half of the ladies were robed "tres chic" and the other half "adorablement." As to the gentlemen: Mr. Alphonse Tribie in addition to his drinking jacket wore his incomparable smile and his French accent. Mr. Bill White was quite becoming in big legged tux pants and Mr. Greenly his nose glasses; Dr. Binga Dismond retained his racoon coat and among those celebracies sporting bald heads were Drs. Ross and Findley and especially Mr. Lloyd Thomas. LORD NICOTINE. WANTED All Kinds of Stage Talent For Musical Comedies and Revues We teach Original Dancing (all kinds) and place you in line for quick engagements. Reasonable fee charged for instruc- Also CLASSES FORMING AT ALL TIMES FOR CHILDREN AND BEGINNERS AARON GATES IN PERSONAL CHARGE 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Uptonwn — STUDIOS — Downtown 75 W. 134th St. 152 W. 45th St. Harlem 9251 Bryant 3765 ALHAMBRA 126th St. and Seventh Ave. Now Playing—This Week The Brownskin Parade Featuring those Heart-breakers THE FAMOUS ALHAMBRA GIRLS THE SENSATION OF THE MIDNITE BENEFITS, IN NEW DIVERSIONS, LED BY Amanda Randolph Theresa Brooks and May Bell COMEDY CAPERS BY Tim Moore and Slim Henderson WITH A GANG OF OTHERS MIDNITE RAMBLE WEDNESDAYS NEW SHOW EVERY WEEK A RIOT OF FUN Beginning Monday STRUT, STEP AND PEP ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, DECEMBER 12.,1927 Her First Appearance here Since The Broadway Run. With Forty Clever Popular Entertainers HURTIG & SEAMON'S HARLEM MUSIC HALL 125th STREET, North-east Corner of 8th AVENUE ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1927 BIG BANNER BURLESQUERS JIM With An All-Star Cast JACK BENNETT BLOSSOM LAVELLE REYNOLDS TOMMY O'NEIL ELLA SEARS BEBE BREBBON WILSON & BRENNAN YOU CAN SMOKE IF YOU LIKE EVERY SUNDAY — Headline Vaudeville Concerts — 10—All Star Acts—10 Popular Prices Two Shows Daily Matinee & Evening Show REQUEST CONCERT HALL JOHNSON'S CAROLINA CHOIR 30 VOICES Direct from 2 weeks engagement ROXY THEATRE at the RENAISSANCE CASINO Tuesday Evening, December 20, 1927 Program 9.30 Dancing 10.30 VERNON ANDRADES ORCHESTRA General Admission .....$1.00 Boxes and Loges (seating 8 persons) .....$5.00 Boxes and Loges (seating 4 persons) .....$3.00 HALL JOHNSON, Director CECIL MACK, Bus. Mgr. 148 West 142nd St. 188 West 135th St. Phone: Morningside 5277 ORPHEUM THEATRE By "BROADWAY" JAY Newark, N. J., Dec. 5th. Jimmie Cooper's Butter Beans and Susie and their New Big Revue, featuring Broomfield and Greeley, Baby Cox, Charles Doyle, Sonny and Eddie, Earl Edwards, Earl Tucker, and a very, very good THE INTERSTATE looking, peppy and Lus with Eddie Heywood and Kansas trap-drummer just won't behave. He is too bad. Garland Howard and May Brown and the Royal Fdush Five are at the Orpheum this week. They should have a great show according to their past performances. Will tell you all about it in next week's Tattler. City Blackbirds are some band. They sure can play music, and that PHONE IARLEM 6 4 8 0 A GALA CABARET PARTY FOR CHARITY at Beautiful SMALL'S PARADISE,135th St.&7th Ave. MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19th A Night of Genuine Joy Is Assured, with an Entertainment that Will Bear the Stamp of Excellence The Following Stars Will Positively Appear: GRACE GILES and her world-famous Dancing Kiddies SUSIE WROTEN—Famous Toe Dancer BLONDINA STERN—Former Prima Donna, Dewy Winglass' Revue ROY & SHERMAN—Formerly of Cotton Club ELMER (Jazzbo) HILLIARD—The Silver Tone Singer LILLIAN WESTMORLAND—Former Prima Donna of "Rang Tang" ATTA BLAKES—Great Dancer of Ethel Waters' "Africana" VIOLA McCOY—Internationally Known Blues Singer DEWEY BROWN—Former Comedian of Club Alabam ALTO OATES—Clever Soubrette WE have suggested in another place, that it is probable that the reason the young Artist, Actor, and Musician does not receive more encouragement might be traced to some extent to the fact that the sentiment toward the older Artist, Actor, and Musician has no been sufficiently crystalized. In other words, if John Singer Sargent, E. H. Southern, and M. Paderewski have not yet received the just reward in appreciation and money, which they very richly deserve, what chance that the younger cohorts of the graphic clan, the younger Romeo's, the Levitsky's and the Tibbets, will in the immediate present or the near future lay hold on the things that are so near to their hearts. APEX Tickets on Sale at All APEX BEAUTY SHOPPES December 9, 1927 LIFE AND By PENMAN L WE have suggested in anou that the reason the yo clan does not receive more en to some extent to the fact th older Artist, Actor, and Music crystalized. In other words, in Southern, and M. Paderewsk just reward in appreciation a richly deserve, what chance the graphic clan, the younger the Tibbets, will in the imm future lay hold on the thing hearts. We claim identification with all the World's Ministers and purveyors of Art. Yet in many ways we are different. Among the Anglo-Saxon Artists the above conditions do not exist. John Singer Sarganet reaped a fruitful harvest, ere he joined that Caravan, from which no traveller has yet returned. E. H. Southern is in the after-glow of eminence, wherein the joy of accomplishment lights up a long and eventful service. M. Paderewski, after his bold adventure into Statesmanship has brought back to the mystic board with black and ivory keys, his true Art, mellowed by the cooling stream of maturity. Each has had the laurel wreath piled high and higher; each has had the purse-string strained with much of the World's treasure. No need for these men, and their like to strive in the newr market, with younger men, and with a new vision, AP THE WEEKLY PRESS A Night of Genuine GRACE GILES and her w SUSIE WROTEN—Famou BLONDINA STERN—For ROY & SHERMAN—For ELMER (Jazzbo) HILLIA Tickets on Sa FLORENCE MILLS IN DIXIE TO BROADWAY GRACE GILES And Her World-famous Dancing Kiddies Who appeared with the late Flo Mills in "Dixie to Broadway" SOUVENIRS — GOOD MUSIC ADMISSION $1.00, NO COVER 'Tis not so with our Older Guard! Through long years of stress and strain; some have come to an approximation of the highwater mark. Some have acquired a respectable income, and some have remained Artistically and Financially just about where they started. In an Art market of this kind the younger Artist meets his own goods being offered alongside the veterans stock and store. With regard to relative Merits t'were better not to be too explicit. Yet it rmeinds one so much of the Rolling Chair Artists, who are contending in the summer season for a slice of the season's Melon. There are many now in the field, who were in there after the bee of popularity, when we were celebrating our tenth birthday party playing hide and seek with the rest of the kids. And yet they have not yet accomplished the full measure of their desire. EX B GALA CABA at Beautiful SMAL MONDAY MARIE WARREN Formerly of Ethel Waters' "Africana" and Club Alabama in Philadelphia. Now a member of Small's fast stepping revue. aine Joy Is Assured, with The Follow world-famous Dancing Kiddiesrous Toe Dancer former Prima Donna, Dewy Wi formerly of Cotton Club LADY! I met a lady one wondrous night I saw the lady and on first sight I loved the lady; A lovely lady with raven eyes A comely lady with gentle sighs I loved the lady. I told the lady right then and there Marvelous lady, my heart, I swear Is for you. lady; The taunting lady smiled to see A gentleman so foolishly Would woo a lady. The cruel lady then ran away The heartless lady refused to stay. Ungracious lady; So if the lady you should see Please send the lady back to me— I loved that broad. NIGHTHAWK. We have often ruminated on why some of the really talented ones of the old guard have not accomplished more in a legitimate way. One friend from the old guard has suggested that chances were not fifteen or twenty years ago what they are today. I have suggested that expenses and competition were not then what they are today. It has been amazing to even the younger group to see how that about half a dozen of the younger men and women have accomplished in a period of six or seven years, what most of the old guard have not accomplished in from fifteen to twenty-five years. BEAUTY CULTURISTS' The Proceeds of this Affair POSITIVELY will be used to distribute Xmas Baskets among the poor. Bubbles Bubbles Over Its "Nigger this, and Nigger that" in Porgy but across the street in Weather Clear-Track Fast its "Mister Nigger", if you please. In fact that fighting term is not used even once in three acts of as wise-cracking comedy as has been let loose on Broadway for many a blue moon. It is opened by Buck and Bubbles those brown tinted incomparables who not completely content with this consideration, proceed to stop the show in the middle of the second act. Not only do these aces sing and dance down to the bricks but the appropriate no small amount of the business and lines of this romantic comedy drama of Willard Mack's which is presented at Wallack's Theatre by no less personage than Earl Carrol. The scenes are laid in and about Harve de Grace Maryland Race Track during the spring meetings: and of course they do their bit toward the upkeep of the mutuals betting machines. At one time Chicken Man (Buck) is advised by Baltimore Sleeper (Bubbles) that he is so lucky that ifhe had been bumped off during the war he would have been the Unknown Soldier. Later when Chicken Man asks the lanlady what the radio is, Baltimore interjects: "Don't pay no attention to him, Mrs. Upshaw; he knows what it is. He jest asked that to be disagreeable." The most accomplished of the twenty or more non-aframericans who compose the cast are Joe Laurie Jr., and William Courtleigh. There is no spot in the entire production which will make the uptown New Yorker contemplate slid- FOR CHARIT 5th St. & 7th Ave. ER 19th EDWIN SMALLS Proprietor of Harlem's most beautiful Night Club where Broadway frolics. hat Will Bear the Stamp ly Appear: TMORLAND—Former Prima S—Great Dancer of Ethel Wa Y—Internationally Known Blu WN—Former Comedian of Cl —Clever Soubrette GIRLS ing down in his seat out of sight and it can be recommended as well worth the trip down town. On account of this offering, in spite of the fact that the Earl of Carol saw the advisability of fibbing about the Lady of the Bath, I for one, am greatly inclined to substitute his recent commutation of sentence with a free and unconditional pardon. L U B RITY M. amp of Excellence Prima Donna of "Rang Tang" Waters' "Africana" Blues Singer of Club Alabama Be THE INTERSTATE TA. F: H-A-S-H Ane many days I have secured the sworn certainty that at least one person has taken enough of his time. to read.this column thoroughly. It ‘was indeed at my expense that this much pressure was brought to bear. enjoy a very thorough acquaintance with this man and er writing him a letter of length and sending him a azine under separate cover I asked of him. his criticism nd support from that end of Virginia known as Wash- toton, D. C. -To which he replied: enjoy a very thorough ac er writing. him a letter azine under separate co pd support from that end on, D. C. To which he aaa Washington, D. C. Mygear Hash, Your letter and magazine gave me quite a kick. Was “weary, weary” glad to hear from you? It happened that I had the Saturday, berore your letter inquired of you tnrough ‘the “Babe Ruth of’ the strong drink league, Rev. Pee Wee, who: informed me that New York was adorned: -by your. somewhat -bald ‘presence, and you were fight- ing “the wolf” perfectly beautiful (tooth and toenail”). Meanwhile I am in the midst of a darn bad cold, which has full charge of me. I am at present, un- able to wrap up in verbal padding, the choice “bricks” that I am pre- paring to hurl into high places through the columns of your im- minent Christian journel. It was not because I was lacking in the becoming spirit of spleen and in- _dignation that I have dallied with answering you, but it is almost impossible to write with one hand and give a leaky nose due attention with the other. Additionally, I’ve been suffering with a split lip, brought on by interfering with the destiny of a whiskey glass, tossed by my favorite bootician at her husband. The party ended in an old fashioned rough house. I felt so badly about my lip that I went in “to. try” the tosser and gentle- man I did “above suspicion”. Doubtless you are acquainted with the Washington field and ap- preciate that in a town so divided into small sets and narrow cliques as this one, presents more difficul- ties in the choosing of salient char- acters than the over grown cil- lages of Baltimore, Philadelphia or Chicago. Washington folks are only known to their own little fist- full, and since I conceive your col- umns are reserved for the high- gymnastics of the truly “big tim- ers”, it will take careful prunning. You may expect my first bar- rage in the very near future, with- out laying too heavily on person alities ,and with due regard to facts. I shall attempt to make the “slush” offered as lively and inter- esting as the facts and my own humble abilities permit. I have thought often of the dear days of wickedness in old Balti- more. I run over there from time ta time,. but the old town seems to have lost its lusty roar, and the bawdy high doings of the old Royal Palace Days are either lacking or hidden from the naked eye. I have been unable since those days, to find Joud laughing, heavy drinking and amiable women in such gaudy Pua: Bight stairs, and find a lamentable ten- dency to be satisfied with three or four second rate women. In words of the immortal and sainted Fred- erick Young Phar. D., “When age comes the body withers”. What have you to say of these melan- choly reflections? No prize is of- fered for the best answer. —Yours in‘the name of Beelzebub. fered for the best answer. —Yours in‘the name of Beelzebub. After a more complete review of the Tattler, my friend further con- cludes in a letter of more recent date:— Washington, D. C. My dear Hash, Being unable to stand prosperity, on coming into a few dishonest dol- lars, I went off downstate and stayed nearly all week, wallowing in the pleasures of much Gin and female companionship. Of course I came back broke and have not come all these years without realiz- ing that a broken man should keep himself in his place—this is home. Hence, whatever has gone on in the village has escaped my noaice. In the second place I am some- what loath about writing any too much on personalities. For one thing, I am doubtful, unless they are persons very well known, if it is sound journalism to depend on names to get your “stuff” over. My idea is, that the Tattler is Na- tional in scope, and there are few of us with more than local celeb rity—and they are bound up in a little’ handful, and do not spend their dimes without consulting a budget. I was talking to a lady, of more than ordinary female intelligence, about you and your interest with the Tattler. She believes as I do— the “stuff” their readers want is “Miss X. Y., you had better be care- ful or your new shiek, Mf. Q. Z., will see you” and much more bilge concerning the small town activi- ties of say, Mortimer Harris or the Curtises and such magnificos. Or- dinarily I do my drinking in less exalted circles. Meanwhile I am taking anything I can gather to make interesting reading. This is a very peculiar town. It is composed entirely of snobbery on the one side and riff- raff on the other. The snobbery consists of a few genuine good livers, a host of struggling D. D.’s and M. D.’s and school boy mem- bers of different fraternities and of course school teachers, who get away with most of the “arson”. That is the real snobbery. Then there is another group engaged in Government work—who are con- stantly sweating and elbowing with one hand to get into upper snob- bery, while they are pushing back the riff-raff with the other arm— with the risk of breaking both, in their strivings to keep up a front. There is nothing else on the American scene quite like it. It is ey \ a PEN AND BRUSH E Nee 22S - |e aaa aaa —— { i | CATHERINE JONES, | eae a lovely addition from Ee es f Springfield, Ohio oe _ FAUSTENIA W® byg = The talented TRIMBLE . hy Mes] little artist ETHELYN LERRY | ee. ae | The Star of i Ve e- — « Fl Rio Rita a ee the rankest comedy that ever. car- ressed my eyes. And in that com- edy alone and the fun it produces is quite enough for the several thousands of Tattlers here. But do they want that sort of thing? 1 doubt it. And am down wih doubts too, to give'them what I really be- lieve they do want. Meanwhile I shall look over the next issue of the weekly, and give my very sage opinion, as to its make-up, typography and general appearance. I notice, too, espe- cially in spots, the proof reading amounts to a felony against the Holy Ghost. As to the wholesale agency, I shall investigate. There is no lack of fellows to handle it, not even capable fellows. But I be good and doggone if I know which one will run away with collections the fast- est. I haven’t seen anyone yet, I could recommend to handle the Tattler “bucks” that I would en- joy viewing the handling of the “Bucks” of Yours truly— Up to this day and date I have not felt the necessity for an early reply. Whereupon I shall make way to be in the same alcoholic fettle, that has provoked him to write the above. And must add I am at a miserable disadvantage to write without personalities—as it does not follow that pertinent comment should be characterless. Moreover initials and numbers are nauseating to me. Cross-work puz- zles furnish a better form of mind racking and by far more interest- ing and entertaining. International Debate at New Mother Zion A. M. E. Church The debate between the National Students Union of England (white) and Lincoln University (colored), on Wednesday evening, December 14, 1927, promises an unusual and interesting discussion on a very vital and important question bear- ing upon the economic and social structure of the civilized world. The subject to be debated, “Re- solved that the attitude of the Anglo-Saxon race toward the Col- ored races under its control is un- ethical and prejudicial to progress,” fs one which concerns all. Monthly Magazine Reviews The December Messenger Twenty pages and a nice cover came in today. It is said that all good -things come in small pack- ages.. There are lots of good things in the December Messenger. The cover is done by Faustina Trimble, a very fine little girl. It represents @ scene in a lumber camp and two husky looking Negroes are push- ing and pulling two great ig logs. The cover is done in black and white. This is refreshing after all the attempts to mix colors 380 prominent in other magazines. One day a clever paint manufacturer will get up a combination of colors quite agreeable to our folk. Any- how, Miss Trimble’s sketch may tell people that Negroes do work in lumber camps, even if they are in Virginia, as I believe this pic- ture is supposed to show. Now if you want some clever drawings go to Miss Trimble’s studio at 141 W. 139th Street, Harlem, New York. (No commission expected. This is a Eiendly tip. The cover has my On the very first page- right under the heading “New Opinion of the New Negro” we have a story, or rather a broadside by Gustavus Adolphus Steward entitled “Your Best People Come Here.” This, I said to myself, must be ‘a new opin- ion of the new Negro and so I tried to find out something about Mr. Steward. Behold! I found his name in Who’s Who in Colored Amer- ica, which seems to hold an hon- ored place in the reference room of the 135th: St. public library. Mr. Steward is 46 years of age, was born in Wilmington, Del., and after taking courses in the Univer- sity of Montana, Wilberforce, and Oberlin, tought. in the government school in the Philippine Islands, Tuskegee and other southern schoools, came to Columbus, O., and has been for some time cashier of the Supreme Life and Casualty Company of that city. . The story he tells is a mighty good one. If Columbus is the city where these “best people” live, stay in your own town and don’t go to Columbus. Of course if you own a tuxedo, that’s another matter. Because hé wrote about these “best people” Mr. Steward had to use words a mile long so that they could understand what he was talk- ing about: I am struck with the way writers of color love to use big, outlandish words when plain apple pie English gets there every ' time. However, somebody must be able to boost the dictionary. Any- how, it is a good study and after you mull it.over, you realize how foolish some Negroes act. I am talking about the people in the sotry, not Gustavus. “So it goes’ by George W. Lit- tle, Jr. I suppose he, too, is -@ new Negro. This story is no. beg room story, but came ‘pretty nese being one. Mr. Little, Jr. tells ‘ racy story in a clear-cut. manner, easy to read and easy to -under- stand. Of course, as a race story it became quite necessary to take & dig at white folks and he picked just. the kind.of a white. woman who comes to Harlem looking for something new and the kind our friend Schuyler says “Get acquaint- ed with” for no good reason at all. George W. Little, Jr..should send some of these stories to “True Story” magazine. He should however enclose postage. J. A. Rogers writes a very in- teresting story entitled “Vicente Guerrero-Liberator of Mexico.” He brings out facts not known and presents information which many folks ought to know. For that he deserves a line of credit. Rogers is good, anyhow. It’s too bad he wasn’t born in Massachusetts or Virginia instead of Jamaica, B. W. I. Eugene Gordon selects the edit- orial “Senator Bingham Writes,” which appeared in the Baltimore “Afro:American” October 22, 1927, as the “best” - editorial for that month. I have all I can do going through the Messenger this month without messing up Gordon’s de- partment and if he picked Afro, it is all right with me. “ The Afro American Academy is good as usual and presents five cutstanding characters who are do- ing good work. The manager of that department knows how to hand out the salve and will make this feature a paying one. Book Bits by James W. Ivy is passable. The only thing that I can’t get out of mind so far as Ivy is concerned is the fact that I am led to believe he is trying to build up a library for himself. He re- views too many books. A man has all he can do to honestly review one or two each month. He took care of nine of them. Editorials are always interest- ing. The Editorials in the Messen- ger this month carry with them a breath of bitterness, against every- one. except Miss Florence Mills, now dead. Her passing is mourned, but the editor still thinks the world rolls on, “but uneasily.” He then carries his readers, that is the readers’ who read the editorials, through China, Russia, Germany, England, Italy, and when he comes back to America, where he.gets his bread and butter money he says “the people plod wearily on their way.” No doubt the editor is one of the people. He sure takes 2 dig at the A. N. P. and Negro papers in general. “Nobody knows the trouble Ise seen” sang a song writer. The Negro knows the trou- ble he is in all right and they are helping him out of it. Business and industry -compiled by George S. Schuyler is good stuff and presents facts concerning en- terprises and progress. - Phone AUDUBON 6495. Established 1912 | PR. Anderson | Specialist in Moving | Household Effects ~ THE FURNITURE, WORKS or | ART, LIBRARIES AND FILES, | carefully protected during removals | STORAGE WAREHOUSE LONG DISTANCE MOVING Our Representative Will Cali by Appoinment | 2545 EIGHTH AVENUE Near cor. 126th St., New York City © Atay, December 9, 1987 . ; BETWEEN PUFFS. wit thousands of agate lines, hundreds of inches of display and flags galore, Elizabeth made her bow to Gotham Friday. She had been inspected by the metro- politan press at the Waldorf <As- toria on Thursday, but not form- ally introduced to society until the following day. The debut had been ‘gpeatly cussed and discussed by Borie, prospective car owner t@ud dealers; and even continued ‘downpours of rain couldn’t keep ‘the curious public from turning out te meet her. A certain gentleman of my ac- quaintance freturned from Philly on a cane and complained about his knee. : Saw Aninias Berry in a Wild West picture last week. What Brass Tacks said about our juven- ile movie stars is true. Have you noticed that the bunch that used to frequent Craiggs of a Sunday evening can now be found devouring Rossie’s “Chicken and” these days. They look mighty pleased, too, with their new home. burg of Holt and ‘Weir's Australian Dandies. Now don’t over burden the poor mail carrier. Georgia Douglass Johnson’s prize play “Plumes” is being presented in Boston Monday evening. Edward Perry who writes an en- tertaining column on the arts in the Florida Sentinel, had a very happy Christmas suggestion for his readers. He gave a list of the best Negro books, their prices and publishers. t The Philadelphia Tribune cer- t tainly got out a snappy anniver- . sary issue. It has something to 1) Show for its 45 years and I notice y it got a rating in Eugene Gordon’s - “Outstanding Negro Newspapers - for 1927. - Broadcasting seems to be the - fad these days and everybody is ; catching himself an armful of . wave lengths. Floyd J. Calvin can | be heard most any old time over WGBS and Prof. William H. Ferris _is broadcasting next week over . WOR on the Progress of the Ne- _ gro since Emancipation, Saw that clever Al Monroe of the Chicago Whip Monday night. Not in the flesh. In the Negro News at the Lafayette. Made me right homesick. Have you been in the Wright Library lately? Isn’t it sad about Katherine Johnson? It is hard to believe that one little lady could make such a difference, but the old place ain’t the same no mo’. TARRYTOWN, N. Y. f —_ 1 The New Era Dramatic and So ! cial Club rendered a two act com- } edy, “Why Not, Jim?” at Zion ‘ Church last Wednesday evening. ! The Club motored over from Port- |! chester, about thirty-five in num- } ber. Mrs. S. P. Perry is Directress and V. C. Perry, Manager. ' The members of Westchester f Lodge No. 116 and Sleepy Hollow © Temple No. 58, Daughter Elks, 8 will hold their memoria! service a this Sunday, Dec. 11th, 3 P. M., at 6 A. M. E. Zion Church. v Page Hine INTERIOR DECORATION HIGHLIGHTS LEARN A PROFESSION By D’ Andre 5% 5 is 5 3 - a 7 eee oY ra SA a | a cee cn Pa b om ‘vO eS ; Gee an ao . i ee ee pi ie ee , MR oe . eo ie bes on Bako m—/~//)—e oO ee o> Das ee OR G Steet ca a it eee he oe ae i in 2 : oe oo we ote dt aS 2 { Fi I i s ce Base x VUS AELOLOSL MAD MEM A2WAaAACHCU Ad. the furnishing and decorating 0! homes. Never before in the histor) of America has there been such = grand display of fine furniture anc decorative materials within eco nomic range of the average income This rennaissance of home decor. ating began at the close of the World War, when every ambitious housewife, who, with her husband shared in the profits of American business institutions that served the allied soldiers with food, cloth. ing, guns and ammunition. The unusually large bank ac- ccunts that were common at that time stimulated an interest in the available luxuries. The home was given first consideration. The echo was heard in Grand Rapids; immea- jately the giant wheels of industry circuled about their fixed centers; a national canvass was made for artists to lend their talents in the development of a modern home en- vironment. Fabulous salaries were offered. The garret studios were deserted; carloads. of furniture filled the freight houses, another month and period furniture and decorations were being delivered to the anxious, inspired housekeeper. The . powerful ‘organizations of war-time left their stamp on the minds of the big business mag- nates. The problem of manufac- turing furniture at‘a low figure was almost out of question until the specialized financier made his an- alysis. The merger worked well; competition was eliminated and the bulk of business planned under the direction of four or five corpora- tions. Prices began to drop, some retailers went to the wall, others who could not adapt their business to modern methods, retired. Period furniture, fine homes, happy house- keepers, ambitious husbands and brilliant children interested in fine arts and higher education have in- spired a newer and wider interest in living and getting the most out of life. Art Principles in Home Furnishing The expression of beauty and character in home decorating, in the degree that the environment is beautiful and comfortable, makes for quick repose and recuperation from fatigue of mind and ody. In the degree that the environment in our home is ebautiful and comfort- able we are effected favorably, and in the degree that it is uncomfort- able and unbeautiful it makes in- veritably for the opposite. Beauty and comfort in the home result from the employment of correct principles to attain the desired end; and this work of high order in which the technique is conscious- ly or unconsciously exercised to produce the desired effect, we call interior decoration. “Thousands of magnificent intert ors and homes have een created by those who have no professional in- terest in the art of decoration. Their creations have transformed the forlorn, dark, dingy, colorless rcoms of a half century past, into liveable quarters where a heritage for posterity may be cultivated. The methods employed by laymen zre perhaps those of simple ex- periment; though enormously wasteful in itme and money the re- sults realized cannot be measured in dollars, cents, labor or material; ‘or in that powerful, bouyant, spirit- A section of our 8-booth modern equipped instruction room, where every branch of the beauty art is taught by competent teachers whose intellectual status is superb. : Are you capable of making enough money whereby you can soon become financially independent— — OR— Are you a “Wage Slave” who works hard making others rich and happy? Arouse Y it our Ambition: LEARN THE OF SCIENTIFIC BEAUTY CULTURE A profession at which there is more money to be made than any other legitimate business. ei ‘tear i ae UCU eS ae fe a OE ‘Pe A em .. . - Hl 5 ‘ E a a Cog t 9 : rors Pe ep : 2 eS 4 : . 3 * _ ; * e oe OP Be & #: x eG ee a Ge eo Pl fe, eee NOVEMBER GRADUATING CLASS One hundred and thirty students, many of whom were formerly stenographers, nurses, dress makers, | and school teachers, have been graduated from this school since the first of the year. Classes Afternoons and Evenings—Enter Anytime PAY AS YOU LEARN DIPLOMAS AWARDED _ POSITIONS ALWAYS OPEN *. Call or write 200 West 135th Street . New York City _ . . + Room 110, Edgecombe 9860 NEAR NOTHING SAY NOTHING Page Ten THAT SAVOY CROWD They are organizing a new club among the hostesses at the Savoy with Paige Cain and Mae Brown candidates for president. So far it's a nip and tuck battle as to which is the most logical for the office. Paige is hot but Mae sure is a humdinger and any one who can beat Mae doing anything will sure have to go some. "Billie" Carroll is a sizzling Mamma, tob, if you just don't know it. But "Billie" blushes after a spicy shot and just can't keep from laughing. Bernice Abrams, the baby woman of love has tried desperately to horn in on the gang but Bernice you don't know what it's all about. Still, we'll not forget that little Chesty is just a wee baby child so give her time. No, we don't mean sending her to prison as she is guilty of no crime. But to give her time to find out what it's all about. Paige has not the heart and Mae just won't. "Billie" can't stop laughing long enough to explain. As for me, oh, well, later on perhaps. And when I get through, she'll tell the world with a wow. And how! Lily Green was proposed for membership but Liily is still rather green and then again, she tilts her head too far back and laughs with her eyes closed. But she's sure some sweet bronz ba-by. Rose Clark was turned down immediately as being too delicate for such company and then you know, a rose is always so shy. Sweet? I'll say so and Oh, how we love her. Ethel is, just the type and take it from us, Ethel sure can be ever so rough. She puts you in mind of melted gold—especially when she has on one of those "Dresses" and how. But Ethel will never melt take it from the Heebie-Geebies directory and ask no questions. Come to think of it, Marguerite Howard has the speed, form and everything and would make an A-1 president providing she could get her gingerale and cracked ice regularly. Marguerite knows how to steam-up. Hilda Douconge has the atmosphere and, Hilda's al lthere but she has not much of an assortment when it comes to verbal firecrackers, so what's the use? Sarah Taylor! Ye gods and who proposed her? Scientists claim that the earth is 92,000,000 miles from the earth and Sarah is ten times that far away. She still believes that Santa Claus comes down the chimney and will call mamma to prove she's right. As for Ruth Mitchell, Ah, boy! This angel knows every Chink and Philipino east of Africa. She's their candidate for the high office and with that mob behind her, Ruth stands a wonderful chance. She's some girl at that and what not we don't know. Well, if Paige springs another one like that "No use knocking on the blinds," we'll see that she's elected at the next session of the club. Let's all rise and be dismissed. Amen. We wonder now why our petite and popular librarian changed from a musician to a paint and brush artistst so suddenly. Suppose HE must be an artist of some kind. We thought you were going to be the ol dman's darling. Miss B. Will some one please tell me how "Hots" B. and "Hap" D. got to the game in Philly? Miracles do happen! Oh, you turfman! V. B. and D. A., waitresses at the new restaurant on 132nd St., and their friend, S. F., are looking too hot in their new fur coats. Fred V. is seen hanging around Small's nearly every night lately. He must have gotten the rumor of recent happenings. No, Fred, she doesn't go there any more. Connie's is the new rendezvou. Stop watching this column Addie T. I won't say anything as long as you behave yourself. Still, I wonder who the little note left in the front door was for? May C. had better leave John alone before M. gets wise. You know she believes in holding on to a good thing when she get it. Never no getaway. Say Margaret C., it's time you stopped broadcasting that Al Mosby is your husband. You have not even been a sweeheart in seven months. You have as much chance of being Mrs. Mosby as Marcus Garvey has of being elected Mayor of New York. We know why you didn't go to the game in Philly Thanksgiving Day, Al Mosby. We saw the reason Saturday night at the Florence Mills Memorial affair, Lafayette Theatre. Some sweet reason Al. Yet the brave deserve the fair. A SAVOY BEAUTY THE MUSICIAN MAE BROWN, who is a candidate for high Club honors. Beauty Secrets By Mme. Sara Washington Making Complexion Rosy Drying the face properly is almost as important as washing it. The proper way to wash your face is to use a cloth, not too harsh, or a flesh brush, and to rinse thoroughly, using cold water at the last, no matter what the temperature of the original washing water may have been. Then dry with not too rough a towel, using a gentle mopping movement, and pressing the towel against the face, not rubbing it. Rubbing with a harsh towel may stimulate the circulation, but rubbing irritates and roughens the skin, and it is far better to use cold water or the massage for this purpose. If you want to rub your face because you think it will give you more color, try this method instead: Drink two glasses of hot water before each meal and two at bed time. Or dip your wash cloth in very hot water and apply it to the face, lightly at first and then more closely. When the cloth is cool bathe in very cold water. The color from this treatment lasts two or three hours, which is certainly much longer and less harmful than rubbing with a towel. But the most effective way of getting color into your cheeks is to lead a healthy out door life, and give your blood a chance to circulate. If the weather will permit, I want to encourage every woman to spend as much time out doors as possible. Breathe deeply and take long walks. Thanksgiving I noticed upon the boardwalk in Atlantic City thousands of beautiful women. But in checking up on their appearances they were not so pretty after all. Many suffered from rough, sallow and pimped skins. Check up on the condition of your complexion, is it as it should be? H. C. Brandon and the little Japanese queen were too bad at the dinner party. A wonderful varie'y, old boy. Vivian L. was messing around with everybody's husband Saturday night at the Savoy. Harold must be out of town. That's all going to come out in the wash, because it's dirty. "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" is the only song Jack S. seems to know now that Viola has gone south. Cheer up, Jackie, she's coming back. Never no black Virginny. Why is it that every time Joe S. takes the Mrs. to the Savoy he has to play the part of the gallant Don Juan and rescue her from her other admirers. I don't think they will try to take her from you, Joe Page Oscar and Howard. Say Sparky Isee greasy gray has taken the place of pin stripe blue. Eeware winter is here. Page the "Twins." Joe S. use to toot his whistle and blow his own horn but Ethel has his water on now. They say D. T has something to do with it. Well, the brown of 28 West 132nd Street had a stampdown time at a breakfast party Sunday A. M. Serving waffles was R. Nosby. and receiving the bigger portions were George C and Jean R Don't blame you, George, if you never went home. Papa love mama. but mama loves big "Daddy." Ha. ha. ha! You can't change the GERM PLASM but you can bleach the coloring matter of the pigment cells which makes you dark of countenance. HELP, don't hurt. YOUR COMPLEXION Use BROWNLIGHT BLEACH CREAM AND POWDER At Druggists and Beauty Parlors Or direct from Brownlight Mfg. Co., Inc. 2043 Seventh Avenue New York Oriental Pillow & Shade Shop ART OBJECTS ANTIQUES RARE CHINA Interior Decorating Novelties Tea from Two to Five BIG MONEY CAN BE MADE MARCEL WAVING LEARN THIS PROFESSION AT APEX COLLEGE 200 W. 135th St., Room 110 EDGECOMBE 9860 Enter Anytime—Pay While Learning Monkeying in Brooklyn One of the keepers of the central zoo has taught his dog to smoke cigarettes and drink beer. The next thing we know somebody will be trying to teach a Delta Omega Gamma man how to drink water. A Delta car, a stary night, two Delta brothers, no lights, two little girls, a cop appears—Oh, I wish I had wings like an angel's. Johnston and Curly, where were you when the proctor called the roll? A reakfast dance? We wonder. Delta's keeper of peace managed to use up two hours of the "wee hours" Thanksgiving night, after he left the brothers. And we all know that it doesn't take two hours to walk two blocks. What kind of Keeper of Peace is that? Why did Price leave Philly so all of a sudden? Is Craig a better man? What was Luddie doing on Monroe Street near Sumner three days during the past week? Looks like he is offering Thorne a fast go. Now, we all know that Cecil, or thought we knew that he couldn't read the little print. But he tricked us all. Girls Wanted 25 NICE-LOOKING GIRLS to act as hostesses at Renaissance Ballroom. No experience necessary. Excellent opportunity and good pay under pleasing conditions. Call immediately. RENAISSANCE BALLROOM 138th St. and 7th Ave. Prof. Charles H. 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Barr, pastor of eee + EO tte THE RENS TRIUMPH NEW ROCHELLE ihe ra ‘Zion Church: ™ ks: ; basketball Mr. Wilkerson, was a faithful dea- SP ORT SPARKLES mathe he tent ce Big Five, By the Matchmaker con, member of the oo Sumner had to speed up in the last ten ne singing contest held by the Lodke, No.1, oe eden NO! Ga and . (By BENNIE BUTLER) minutes of the last half to snatch Bapust cnouws of New York, Mt. Cee nie aga Li are had iad =e vert + Gatokil ‘Glub © the ‘Metropolitan Vernon and New Ne ne benevolence. There was never : Unvet Bapust Churca in New Yor. ; : SIGNIFICANT my mind, was the next greatest League at the Renaissance Casino, Gi vas won by the sailoh Baptis, kMOWM in the history of Syracuse ars esa bd Bennie Butler . “Burns had the misfortune to . trail a dynasty of extraordi- nary heavyweights; he came after the Corbett-Fitzsimmons- Jeffries period. Comparatively and relatively he did not belong in that class. Another handi- cap was his weight. He rarely scaled above 175 pounds. “There was still another rea- son why Burns was not accept- ed by the critical-minded gentry as a fighter of class in the old days. He fought and lost to a -black man. It didn’t matter that ‘he was beaten by one of the greatest black fighters of all time (and possibly the greatest heavyweight of all time); the inescapable horTor was that he was beaten.” I FEEL that Mr. Williams has hit the nail squarely on the head. To me, the old “Color Line’ dodge re- sorted to by pale-face pugs of the prize-ring, was due to moral cow- ardice. They hated the humiliation of possible defeat at the hands of a black man in public. They feared the jeering scorn and denunciation that would follow the fall from grace. NO BETTER proof of this fact can be given than Jim Jeffries’ offer to battle Jack Johnson in a cellar. He was willing to fight in private with a ten thousand purse to be given to th, winner. The one who came out first was to collect. IN PHYSICAL combat, Jeffries, who was heavyweight champion at the time, had no fear of Johnson. And it sure would have been a whale of,a battle. Jeffries was a great champion. A powerful man with a kick in either fist, able to assimilate great punishment and recuperate quickly. He had the iron will, the unfaltering courage, rugged constitution, great recuper- ative powers and the ability to carry on to ultimate victory, as his record proves. But he lacked the one thing, MORAL COURAGE KING OF THEM ALL Wren it comes to accurate, forceful dope of the prize ring. Alvin Jack Moses is “King of All Colored Writers,’ and in a class by himself. I believe that Alvin Jack has been quoted more times by the white sport writers of the local daily papers than all the others put together. IN LAST Saurday’s Evening Journal, Tad printed a list of “AII Time Great Fighters” Submitted by Alvin, which, to us, is the real goods. Here it is: Flyweight—Jimmy Barry. Bantamweight—George Dixon. Featherweight—Terry McGovern. Lightweight—Joe Gans. Welterweight—Joe Walcott. Middleweight—Bob Fitzsimmons. Light-Heavyweight—Sam Langford Heavyweight—Jack Johnson. I WAS GLAD to see Alvin give Sam Langford due recognition, for beyond question, Sam is fully de- serving of every honor despite the fact that he was never a champion. To my mind, Langford was the greatest physiognomy despoiler in the cauliflower world. GEORGE DIXON, I feel, is en- titled to double rating. I would rate the immortal ‘Little Choco- late” the greatest featherweight in addition to the bantam honors. Aside from Dixon, Abe Attell to J= WILLIAMS, J feature sports columnist of the N. Y. Evening Tele- gram, made a very significant state ment in the Nov. 28th issue of his igublication, to wit: my mind, was the next greatest featherweight, greater. than McGov- ern. But after all, that’s only my humble opinion. EXAGGERATED? Wen, it was all guess work, nearly every sport writer on the colored weekly publications saw fit to exavgerate the number of people present at the Howard- Lincoln football gaame Thaanks- giving afternoon. While the motive for this is com- mendable, I feel that gross exag- geration is harmful, far more harmful than the good to the de- rived from the padded figures. In_ fact, the university officials should issue a statement of ap- proximate figures and protect the press and the yublic from the wild guesses as to the size of the crowds. The attendance at this year's game was placed anywhere from 15,000 to 25,000 but it’s a good bet that when the tabulating is com- plete, there’ll be less than 10,000 paid admissions. This, with 2,000 complimentaries (it should cer- tainly be less) will bring the total up around 12,000. Every year these gross extggera- tions cause -considerable unfavor- able comment and. the queries: “Where did the money go,” or “Who got the money?” I for one, will be eager to se this year’s re- port, for it’s my humble opinion that less than 12,000 people were present, and a good many less than that. BOB DOUGLASS I Bob Douglas, the genial, smil- ing leader of the Renaissance Basketball Club, we have a leader in the sport world of whom we certainly should be mighty proud. ..If ever there was a Napoleon of the sport world among our group, Douglass is deserving of that honor, even above such men as Rube Foster, George Moore, Mc- Clain and others whose names we have forgotten. Why? The answer is because he took up where white men failed, with great resources at their com- mand. Don’t forget that the Mec- Mahon brothers, with Georgie Fiall and the indomnitable “Fats” Jen- kins as the mainstay of their Commonwealth Big Five, were the pioneers in this phase of profes? sional sport. But, after two seasons or so, they found the going rather rough and unprofitable and quit. Bob took up where they left off and he more than made good. If anything, the Renaissance Quintet is stronger than the old Commonwealth ma- chine, ; Just recently, Thanksgiving Day night, to be exact, the Rens triumphed over the original Celtics, world champions for many years. True, the Celtics have slowed up and are not the invincible aggre- gation of former years, yet very very few teams can cope with them successfully even today. BILLIARD TOURNAMENT Last Monday night, class B C and D players opened a_tourna- ment at the Lafayette Billiard Em- porium with all the old regulars entered and a number of new and fast coming future greats. . The management had made the competition really worth while this year, three ring side seats for the Walker Cochran—Young Jake Schafer 18-2 balkline illiard match December 19th to the 21st. Entries up to date are: Class B— C. Jones, R. Johnson, C. Nichols, J. Atmell, J. Brunston, L. Smith, 0. Rich, A. Stancil. Class C—Joe Grey, A White, S E. Douglas. Geo. Randall E. Wise, S. Bennett, S. Web, W. F. Smith, H. W. Fisher, A. Hargrave, J. Goode. Class D— L. S. Adams, R. Ricketts. W. H. Jordan, W. A. Ball, H Kempt, J. T. Bell, R. S. Dickson, A. Eggie, J. Trent and A. White. THE RENS TRIUMPH Bob Douglas’s great basketball machine, the Renaissance Big Five, hed to speed up in the last ten minutes of the last half to snatch victory from the clutches of the Catskill Club. of the Metropolitan League at the Renaissance Casino, Sunday night, 25 to 20. It was a thrilling and cleverly played game marred with much disputing.on the part of the visi- tors, who were guilty of many fouls. Six of these three shots re- sulted in as many scores for the home team. The two clubs battled desperate- ly for fully six minutes before either side was able to tally. Then the visitors penetrated the home club’s defense. The defensive work of both aggregations was iron clad and the attacking forces were turned back time and time again. At the end of the first half, the visitors led by a 10 to 6 score and it looked bad for Bob’s sturdy champs. But there was no such thing as quit with the Rens and they battled desperately all the way. The visitors tried to play a de- fensive game in the second half, a most foolish effort. It was bad gen- eralship as the locals soon proved. “Fats” Jenkins, Captain Slocum and their comrads launched a de- termined attack and never let up in their desperate play. Seeing the strategy being employed by their rivals, they went into action ham- mer and tongs. The speed and re lentlessness of the Rens’ attack was not to be denied and after ten minutes of this furious pace, the visitors began to wilt and then it was all over but the shouting. FLOWERS AT OLYMPIA Bruce Flowers will resume train. ing today for his ten-round bout with Eddie Elkins, the Harlem glove-trotter, at the Olympia A. C., next Saturday night. Flowers did not show any ill effects as a result of his battle with Bobby Burns at the Ridgewood Grove S. C., last Saturday. The bout with Burns served as a good workout, Flowers said yes- terday. “The six-round limit was just a gallop,” he.added, “and saved me the trouble of training on Sunday.” Tommy Simms is another boxer on the Olympia card who won his fight last Saturday. He is down to meet Ted Achilles in the six reund semi-final. LEE-BARBARA DRAW Canada Lee found six rounds too short a distance to finish a head of Patsy Barbara last Saturday night at the Olympia A. C. The fight was fairly even all the way wtih neither lad eing able to show to any great advantage. The dis- tance was entirely too short. BRUCE TRIMS BURNS Bobby Burns was no match for Bruce Flowers in the six round fea- ture of the Ridgewood Grove Sport- ing Club, Saturday night. Flowers, with a slight advantage in the weights, hammered his rival with sledge-hammer smashes to kidney and head. The white boy was game and stood up well. GODFREY SCORES K. 0. (SPECIAL) ) Canton, O., Dec. 6.—Georage Goda- frey, colored heavyweight of Phila- dclphia, knocked out the Italian heavyweight, Andre De Russo, here last night, in the second round. The Italian was completely out- classed and the former protege of Jack Johnson was not extended. In the first round, Godfrey took it easy as he sized his victim up. But just a minute before the bell, George landed several hard body blows and crossed his right to the jaw. It was about all over then. The visitor from sunny Italy went to his corner on wabbly pins. Godfrey came out with a rush for the second round and quickly set- tled the issue with a left to the body and a right to the jaw. NEW ROCHELLE By the Matchmaker The singing contest held by the Bapust cuouws of New York, Mt. Veruon and New Kochelie in Mt. Unvet Bapust Church i New York Ulty was won by the Sauoh Baptist Church of this city. Bethesda, also of this city, was second. Miss Grayce Timberiake won the indi- vidual prize for selling the nignest number of tickets. sane received $10 in gold. * * * A birthday sur- prisie iparty iwiiiinoirtia—uiiviiii prise party was given in honor of Mrs. Dobson of Morise Street, at the residence of her triend, Mrs. Lula Duarte, 66 Winthrop Ave. Mrs. Dobson was the recipient of muiay 1ovely presents. * * * The uscuia Giris club is planning to give a party soon for memuers only. From here they will go to broadway tor a show after which they wil go to one of the largest restaurants in Harlem where a specially prepared dinner will be served ror them. * * * Al Williams sure knows his stuff when it comes to loving at base. Ardeile B. thinks so. Up at basket ball she saves all her dances for her Al. Hoof ycu! * * * Jack Howls, George De- catur and Walter Fountain, the three original bachelors, seem to be forgetting their oaths. We saw George strulling down Seventh Ave- nue and Walter plays in Winthrop Ave, jam up. * * * The people are fussing because the subscription to the basket ball game is 50 cents, but if they would divide $25 for music plus $15 or $20 for a team, the result would astonish them, to say nothing of the janitors and the referee. * * * [t looked like old times Saturday night, to see L. sheppard and A. Keys dancing to gether again. * * * Speaking about oid iimes—Do you remember when J. T. couldnt pass Winthrop Ave- liue without whistling? When M. Beswell had the best go on Horton Ave.? When Wilson and Simmvns fell out because Wilson called Sim- mons “snowball”? When E. Best first came to N. R. and how L. Jones and C. Day fell for her? And dG you remember when E Robeson (Shorty) asked a certain girl to ge with him to the O. A. C.’s party and he had to take her mother too? Well, remember to get the Tatiler next week. SYRACUSE, N. Y. WILLIAM H. JACKSON Contributor Miss Maude Jackson, of 609 FE. Washington Street, gave an elahor- ite Thanksgiving dinner in honor of Miss Louise Holmes of Messen- ia, N. Y. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Talley and son; Mr. und Mrs. Chas. Brown and daugh- ter; Mr. and Mrs. James Payne, Miss Mary Wilson of Albany, N. Y., and Mr. Eugene Noisette. The dec crations consisted of baby chrys- anthemums and carnations, * * * The funeral of Mr. Chas. H. Cart wright, age 60, who died on Tues day morning at four o’clock, was held from Shoemakers’ Funeral pzrlors on Friday afternoon. Nov. 25th, at 2 o’clock. The deceased is survived by father and mother, Mr. end Mrs. Cartwright; one brother, Fiarry Cartwright, sister, Mrs. Richard Fitzhugh; one daughter, Mrs. Edith Watson and grand- daughter of Rochester, N. Y.; two neices, Miss Marion Cartwright of Syracuse, Mrs. Carolyn McVey. of New York City; also Mrs. Geo. Gibbs, of Rochester and a host of relatives and friends. Thanks to the many friends for their kind- ness in the time of sorrow. Rev. W. L. Barr, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church officiated. . Interment was in Oakwood cemetery. * * * A throng of men and women promi- nent in business and church cir- cles, both white and colored, at- tended the funeral of Mr. John Wil- kerson of 826 E. Washington Street who died on Saturday afternoon, November 26th. Funeral services werde held at Bethany Baptist Church, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Several selections by the choir were rendered. Rev. Lang of Auburn, N. Y., prayer; Rev. Penn, former pastor of the Bethany Baptist Church, for fifteen years, reading; Rev. W. L. Barr, pastor ef the A, M. E. Zion Church, remarks; Mr. Wilkerson, was a faithful dea- con, member of the Charles Sumner Lodge, No, 10, of K. of P.’s; Mason of the Onondaga Lodge, No. 32, and was dearly loved by all for his benevolence. There was never known in the history of Syracuse of a man recommened so highly by the people. He was born in Bedford County, Va., 1873. Sur- vivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary, Wilkerson; brother-in law, Mr, John Dowson; and daughter-in-la Mrs. M. Hill. Pallbearers were’ Messrs. Walter R. Ferrish, Cha Hazzard, Finis Davis, Williay Davis, and Louis J. Alexander. casket was a ed of wreaths agid flowers. While leaving home fon the way to church services, “the pastor, Rev. Herert M. Smith, who cfficiated, boke down in_ greif. Interment was in Oakwood ceme- tery. * * * S. H. why don’t you leave and stop annoying F? There are others who will gladly take your place. What are you doing with yourself? Look out, there will come a time some day. You don’t seem to know when things are go- ing good. KINGSTON, N. Y. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Con- - tributor J. J. it is whispered that you should be on your guard for J. F. will soon take M. J. from you: * * * F. F., Mrs. So and So says please let her hubby alone for she is try- ing to catch you. * * * L. D. you don’t get out much Iately. Is it because D. C. has gone South. There are just as good fish in the brook. * * * Shamrock, if you cut out the “hooch,” then V. D. will cut out the knife. Isn’t that fair enough? * * * John L., the girls have run you in on the side track for a change. * * * A. W. CG. the trip to Kingston wes alright, but the only thing wrong was that you had L. H.’s water on with Mr. So and So. * * * M. L., you let the cat out of the bag when you and C T. went to the show. But they don't blame you at all, but C. T. Now , be more careful for J. T. might see you. * * * Page Block Ax. The doctor will have to pul} your teeth out if you don’t stop hiting E. E. D. on the jaw. Ha! Ha! * * * Now, Little Boy Blue. with the plaid overcoat has this town his way. “When tires fail to stand ; the grind, z When blowouts get you sore, a ust put two Generals on behind— : You'll get them at our | store.” | ZENITH | 2150 SEVENTH AVENUE Morningside 6292-6387 NEW YORK CITY | Broadway Auto School SPECIAL $10 COURSE Including 15 Driving and 15 Shop Lessons We are in our New Quarters: 217 WEST 123rd STREET Morningside 0934 We also teach Bricklaying and Plastering Open for Inspection BENJ. F. THOMAS, Prop. AGENTS—We start you in business and help you succeed. No capital or experience needed. Spare or full time. You can earn $50-$100 weekly. Write Madison Products 566 Broadway, New York Bertha Cotton, the best dressed woman of the neighboring Jersey towns and a student of Journalism at Columbia University, will give an intimate account of the social events of the Jerseys each week, on this page. We are starting our yearly subscription drive for 1928, yearly subscriptions, and I want to increase the yearly subscriptions for the entire state of New Jersey, more than (1000 per cent.) one thousand per cent. So start the drive by sending your order into the Newark office for your subscription accompanied by your check, money order, or cash, and tell all of your friends to do likewise or call me by phone and I will come to your residence. The circulation of The Tattler is increasing every week, because it is the world's greatest and best weekly pictorial. Sorry that, the Orange correspondent did not get the Orange news in the Newark office in time for publication this week, but I hope to have the Orange news every week beginning with the issue of ecember 16th. Miss Elizabeth Turner, better known as (Little Bits) Turner, you are urgently requested to communicate immediately with the writer of this column, upon a nature decidedly adventuous to yourself. Pride of Newark Lodge, No. 93, I. B. P. O. E. of W. held Initiation Sunday, November 27th, and the boys did their stuff Jam-up. If you don't believe me ask my newly made brother, Melvin. My! My! My! Old June ducked the boys. Ha! Ha! Ha! Pride of Newark Lodge, had election of officers Friday, December 2nd, and I hear that the boys elected an entire new slate, headed by Doctor Wright, as the new Exalted Ruler. In next week's Tattler I will publish the names of the officers and the offices to which they were elected. We were sorry to hear that Miss Elva Wilson met with an accident Thanksgiving night, but we are glad to know that she is improving. Page Bill Cox, her very faithful attendant. Bennie Chambers, the best jockey on the turf in Newark, rode Man-o'-War to a win by a jaw, by whipping his mount in a driving finish. He is some jockey. Ask Man-o'-War, she knows. (Prince Johns) Smith is nursing a sore left arm, just because (Fay) had to cut somebody, and as sweet little (Tiny Bits) was too small to stand any cutting, she did a (Lindburgh). Couldn't catch her with a taxi cab. It's too bad Jim ain't It Prince. My! My! My! Old Gus Robinson, the trap drummer at the Kinney Hall Night Club, sure is (Fly). He flirts with all the girls, then he (jives his wife) that he wouldn't cheat on her. But she is wise to him, and she will give him a (Bottle Fit) one of these evenings, if he don't watch his step. Ha! Ha! Ha! Why is it that all the women don't like Man 'oWar? She is a good kid. I guess it is because she is a favorite with the men, but she has one good girl friend now, if she will only listen to her. She will be all O. K. very, very soon, and I don't mean maybe. Page a real friend. Miss Mildred Goodlowe of Trenton, N. J., is visiting Mrs. Francis Jenkins of 24 College Place. Several of the Newark boys have fallen very, very hard for the (new Queen), but she is taking her time about picking her (Sweet Man). I wonder who will be the luck boy? Mildred knows who he is but she won't tell. Now is that nice? Miss Pinkie Kellar, a certain young fellow would like to know why you don't call him up any more, or why he can't see you. Now be a good sport, and give (Halsey Street) a ring and tell him when and where he can see you, because he is very much worried about you and (that will never do), old dear. Helen Cooper, what is all of this that the boys and girls of the Night Clubs are whispering? Is it a fact that you are going to (leave us flat) and run away with a (certain shiek). Of course you are of age and know your business best, but remember this is December, Helen. My! My! My! Look out Georgia Kelly, the gang is buzzing and squawking about you. They say you are just about to lose your head. Watch your step Kelly and don't bust your vest, because you may lost that good job and it would be just too bad Jim if you did. Now shake that off. Lucas the Kinney Hall Night Club piano player had better lay off me. If he don't I will cut his head for him. He is too smart. But he is (38 and 2) with me just the. same. (Broadway). Miss Dolly Ross of New York, was the added attraction to the Kinney Hall Night Club (Brown Baby Review) and believe me she is SOME ATTRACTION. She has attracted several young men's attention already. Now ain't she sweet? Irving Gilmore and his Brown Baby Review are still packing 'em in Kinney Hall. That Bobby Coles is some Brown Baby. What does she mean when she tell Prof. Laurence she broke her looking glass? Now is that nice? Ha! Ha! Miss Dolly Ross, Prima Donna, and Miss Josephine Longshaw, both of New York have been added to the Revue. Miss Ross can't be beat, and Miss Longshaw can. I wish both of them much success. You have to give Mike Hazzie, credit, he sure knows how to get good entertainers. He pays them a salary that they can live on. My! My! My! Mrs. Mazzie observed Bobby sitting on Fat5s knee, so she asked Bobby if that was in the act. Ha! Ha! Ha! Watch your step Fat's, because Bobby makes them all like it. And how! The band has improved one hundred per cent since they have a real piano player at the piano. How. Page Emory Lucas. Irving told me that the Revue will be entirely changed next week so come out and see the new Revue. The Cotton Club closes up early every morning so that their employees can come over to the (Magnet) that draws them all, guests and entertainers and musicians. Kinney Hall Night Club. I wonder who is the sweet man in Cliff Jackson's Crazy Cat Band that a certain entertainer is after. She buys the entire band refreshments every morning. Page the Mouse. The Cotton Club waitresses sure know their stuff. They can look so pleasant that you just have to give them something because they sure give you service with a smile. Page Mary and Haomia the two heart-breakers. Bobby the check-room girl at the Cotton Club was in such a hurry Monday morning to get to the Plantation to be with her sweet man, Doc Mays, orchestra leader, that she almost ran over me. Its too bad when they come back home. ROOMS By Day or Week Call Mulberry 6166 MRS. BERT BANKS 433 Plane Street, Newark, N. J. ROOMS By the Day or Week Call Mulberry 5287 Miss Mayme Shirley Hopkins 105 Springfield Ave. Newark, N. J. Welcome to Atlantic City and the Lincoln Apartment Hotel INDIANA AVE. (Just north of Atlantic Ave.) MASTERPIECE of modern hotel creation where convenience and restful surroundings are prime features. Delightful Congo Room and A-La-Carte Restaurant. A real home in Atlantic City for visitors from all over the world. Special Attractive Winter Rates All Rooms Single or Ensuite with Bath Elevator, Phone and Maid Service JOS. S. NAMMEE Owner RUPERT M. CHASE General Manager Phone Marine 10470 Philly couldn't hold all of the affairs, so the neighboring places were sought. Alice Banton, upon whose judgment we can always rely, is still talking about the "Just Won't Quit" Party in Wilmington, Saturday night, at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. John Hopkins. Alice can't quite recall when she left the party, because it was so late, or rather so early, but I see she made schedule time at school all week. "Peggy" Fortune and Paul Bush are stepping high these days. He was seen to meet her Sunday night at the station upon her return from Newark, in a car twice as long as the Boardwalk. And as for "Dick" Allen and Irma Furgerson—well I just don't know what to say. Anytime a fellow can go to Washington to meet a lady en route from Richmond, Va., and come abck to Atlantic City in a parlor car, it's time to sit up and take notice. N. Selby Miner, one of Cleveland's successful attorneys, spent the Thanksgiving holidays as "special" guest of Norvell Major. When a couple can spend a holiday in Atlantic City, with so much going o nelsewhere, we are inclined to feel that a surprise is in store. Miss Julia Goens we are told made a "Lindy" trip to New York the latter part of the week. Miss Lenora Scott spent the Thanksgiving holiday with her parents in Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Randall motored to Washington, D. C., for Thanksgiving; Miss. Beatrice Childs returned with them. Anytime one happens to look out of the window, Ruth Walls may be seen driving a large buff car. Nothing like being a lady of leisure with the world at your feet. Claire Brooks made one of her famous visits to Harlem last week, you would not wonder why, if you saw the Frat pin she sports. Any everyone is wondering who the "Four" are who play Auction Bridge whenever the notion strikes them. Signing Off Until Next Week THE HOTEL Don't miss what Alyss Mae Hershaw has to say about Atlantic City's smart set next week Liberty Apartment Hotel, Inc. 1515-21 BALTIC AVE., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. The most modern and best equipped apartment hotel for Negroes in the East Contains 145 Apartments Centrally Located FIREPROOF BUILDING TWO ELEVATORS — MAID SERVICE — BELL BOY SERVICE Transient Accommodations BATH OR SHOWER WITH EACH ROOM Patrick Doran, Pres. Frederick W. Johnson, Mgr. Enoch L. Johnson, Treas. Phone: Marine 10370 E. D. Roberts. Contributor A conference to organize an Amateur Basketball League in the State of New Jersey was held at Bordentown Industrial School, Bordentown, N. J. Atlantic City was represented by members of the Arctic Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A., coaches and members of local teams. It was decided that only such clubs whose members are not professional players, and who are not exploited or promoted for professional purposes, are eligible to become members of the league. Plans have been made to conduct a tournament at Bordentown, N. J., during the winter. The Annual Drive for Supplies for Old Folks' Home, 416 N. Indiana Avenue, will begin December 12th, according to plans completed by the board of managers at a meeting held last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Richard M. Fowler, 112 N. Indiana Avenue. Every year, before the Christmas holidays, the management of the Home makes an effort to secure enough supplies to keep the inmates during the winter months. Headquarters will be established at the Home, where a committee of ladies will be present at all times during the drive. The management hopes that the same generous support will be given by the public as heretofore. Mrs. Cora Flipping is president of the board. She announced that the Home is now clear of debts, but the only problem is the maintenance. Members of the board are: Mrs. Rebecca Bush, Mrs. Theresa Morton, Mrs. Mary H. Gamble, Mrs. Minnie Sears, Mrs. Fannie Webster, Mrs. Edith Land, Mrs. Jennie Danphienor, Mrs. Lottie Kennedy, Mrs. Emma Jefferson, Mrs. Richard M. Fowler, Mrs. Cora Tucker, Mrs. Paul Bailey, and Mrs. Louis Galloway. The Reindeer Fauwns, No. 3, Juvenile members of the Order of Reindeer, gave an entertainment at Burton's Cottage. It was called a Masquerade Prize Ball. Each member was dressed in pretty costumes and was judged as they marched past the judges chosen for the occasion. Egbert Figaro, THE INTER-STATE TANTLER ATIC CITY N'S PLAYGROUND E. D. Roberts C INSURANCE BLDG. Hershaw has to say about Atlantic C Owens and H. Harper, Judges, selected Thelma Kelly as the best dressed, E. Dorsey as the most comical, and Constance Williams the smallest contestant. Three prizes were awarded. The Midnight Strollers Social Club gave their first dance of the season on Friday night at Burton's Cottage. It was well attended. Mrs. Martha Thatch Wiggins and daughter, Alma, of 701. Green Street, left for Jersey City to the winter with relatives. Miss Thatch will continue her studies there. Mrs. W. E. Suggs of 437 N. Tennessee Avenue, left for Lakewood, N. J., for an indefinite period. French Johnson has returned to the seashore after a trip with friends to Niagara Falls and other points in Canada. Peter J. Prettyman, 1716 Arctic Avenue, has returned from a ten days' visit with relatives at Milton, Del. He is the only 33rd degree Mason on the Northside. John C. Johnson, dictator of Garden City Lodge and National Head of the Order of Reindeer, left for Boston to set apart a new unit of the Order in that city. This unit is one of the many set apart by him since his elevation to the Grand Dictatorship at the Annual Convention held here last September. Mme. D. A. FORD BEAUTY CULTURIST FORDORA PREPARATION Manicuring and Facial Massage Hairdressing and Beauty Culture Taught 538 N. ILLINOIS AVE. Atlantic City, N. J. OPEN ALL YEAR Steam Heat, Room By Day Electric, Baths $150 Up European Plan HOTEL DUNBAR A Select Hotel For Colored People 126 N. N. CAROLINA AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Phone 9018 Notary Public Lady in Attenadnce Phone: Marine 6289 JOHN R. MAJOR FUNERAL DIRECTOR 101 N. NEW YORK AVE. Atlantic City, N. J. ment Hotel, Inc. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. hoped apartment hotel for Negroes East Centrally Located Philadelphia Section MISS COOLBREEZE OF QUAKERTOWN Friday December 9, 1927 day! * * * So—"The Flask and Swig" has finally decided to come forth with a dance! Let us hope! Their honorable directors are Dallas Nicholas, Grand Gallon; Douglas Murray, Grand Quart; Julian Cooke, Grand Pint; and the mighty Hester, Grand Half-Pint. I don't understand the liquid measure, but I am hoping. Ain't you glad! * * * Mrs. Leola Robinson, the enthusiastic directress of McCoach Playground, is planning a Mother Goose Carnival for the ninth of December. It is her desire to purchase gifts for the children of that centre. More about that later. * * * Visited the Novelty Shop the other day—that artistic little corner owned and managed by those two clever young people, Gladys and DeForest Hawkins. The place was filled with the Christmas Spirit. Here's giving them more power! * * * Duke Wellington captured more hearts last week. I am happy! * * * Lenore Scott and Kirk are still breaking them down. And why! * * * Was very glad to see Mrs. Rebar Bowie and Miss Fannie Dutrieuille. They have been ill, you know. Miss Fannie's new leopard just won't don't * * * The mighty Hester is about to make the grade. He is selling very distinctive Christmas Cards, Well, then! * * * Saw the inseparable quartet making it down the Avenue—Jim Lee and Mary, C. T. Collins and Frances. Each is still very busy—displaying her affections and declaring his love. * * * The Crusaders had a most enthusiastic meeting the other night. Please don't let Lindsay resign! * * * Am most sorry for my girl friend and pal, Miss Mary A. White, who has just lost her only brother. Attorney George H. White of Pittsburgh. Quakertown, his home, offers its most heart-felt sympathy. CARLISLE, PA., NEWS "SE" Davis. Contriutor William O. Scott passed away after a long illness at his home, East Chapple Avenue. Funeral services were held last Monday afternoon at the A. M. E. Bethel Church, Rev. Parks officiating. The Tattler expresses its heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved relatives. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Brown of N. West Street, had as their guest during the Thanksgiving holidays. Mrs. George Rideout of Baltimore, Md., in company with her daughter and son, Viola and George, Jr.; also Mrs. George Courney and Mrs. Frazier, both of Atlantic City. On Thanksgiving evening a reception was given in honor of the guests. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hodge, Mrs. O. N. Davis, Mrs. Alice Jones, Mrs. Laura Sellers, Mrs. Fanny Adams and Miss Helen Devenport. A delightful evening passed. The Maude B. Coleman Club met at the home of Mrs. Paul Thompson on last Monday. The Club is making rapid progress. Who is that good looking sheik in that fur coat? Why, 'tis Mr. Jimmie Robinson of Allentown, and don't you know, he is just "40" with a certain broad on Lincoln Street. Dot R. thought she was slick, but she wasn't slick enough, and the man nabed her. That was such a pretty dress, too. The two Lincoln "U" students who were here last week were well entertained by ont of our most undesirable shebas. The gang received a cablegram from John Day stating that he was in Rome, learning the art of Romance. James Laws, where art thou? Your clients are suffering. Our soldier friend, Garret, seems to be just "40" in Harrisburg some place. Carlisle is having its regular preholiday excitement. Page the Law. BOSTON, MASS. EUGENE S. STARR—Contributor What about the Hallroom boys of the Hotel Parker H.? Byers and Edward are still holding their own. One is the speaker, the other a musician. Both are popular among the ladies, something to do every night. Al Jack is slacking up getting near Xmas—Afraid of Xmas? Burke is still love sick because he can't get the girl that he would like to have. Thomas Garner is hiding from the boys. Why not come out? We will forgive you. Come out and take your place. Dudley, why not get a girl of your own, and keep away from Sterling Street? Three of the Buss boys at the Parker House are striving to be something, Messrs. Jewell, Tucker and Wafler. * * James Dozier of New York City made a visit to Boston during the illness of his cousin, the late Mrs. Fannie Jones of 28 Yarmouth Street. * * Fred Bankett has been on the sick list for several weeks. * * Mr. Walter R. T. Johnson, one of Boston's famous pianists, is now located in Los Angeles, California. We hope that he will be satisfied, for the old saying is "A rolling stone gathers no moss." * * Paul Elliot has given up work and school this winter, having decided to be a sport. * * Well, Mr. J. J. You must talk up for your rights. * * Mr. Percival Parham, organist and tenor, will leave about the middle of December. Herbert Newton and others will also make the trip across. * * Watch your step and do your Xmas shopping early. Watch out for Xmas thieves. * * Next year is Leap Year—Misses Vivian Hanna and Clara Trueheart both have decided to secure husbands. * * The marriage of Mrs. Marie J. Roberts, 104 Revere St., West End, widow of the late Dr. I. L. Roberts, and Mr. George J. Williams of Springfield Street, was announced last week. We wish them continued happiness and success. * * Send all news to 68 Sterling Street on or before Thursday of each week. * * It is hoped that none will forget nor neglect to attend the Musicals and Literary Unions held at St. Mark's every Sunday from four to six P. M. * * Watch your step Mr. A. W. Your friends are watching you. Don't have too many girls. * * Mr. C. T. of Hammond Street is growing thin from working day and night. Why not take your rest and go to bed some time? * * Robert Polite, wasn't so polite, according to the police, when he and three others fought 75 police with riot guns while barricaded in his home. It is thought that he kept a questionable place. The officers tried to enter without a permit on last Tuesday evening. The house was damaged. Polite was arrested and several others injured. On account of the mixed visitors frequently in the house, same had been watched for sometime by the authorities. WILKES-BARRE. PA. The good Miss Dorothy from Atlantic City should be herself. She shouldn't move so often, as she may not get ack. * * * Hilda, why leave town? * * * Miss Daisy Johnson's party wast too bad. Give another one. Page the "400." * * * Hurry-up, Caset. Daisy H. is tipping-out of the Burg a plenty. Be yourself, little girl. * * * E. V., that's right, be a good girl. Ha! Ha! Ace H., why don't you learn to tell the truth and maybe you can keep a girl. * * * Larone C., what's the matter with Anna? * * * Peter P., babies won't save you. * * * 51, why don't you let the law alone. for the K. K. K. might get you, E. V. * * * A. T., better known as "Jack D. Tumely," had a run in. * * * E. V., you must not hurt your hands this time. * * * A. J. did the work. Page the "400." Ha! Ha! Red Martin, why don't you come back. The gang is waiting. * * * B. Ship, watch yourself with a certain young lady. * * * William C., the next time you get a good thing, you will know how to treat it. You said her smile don't get it. Too late to be sorry now. Alice said. Alice's sheik from Philadelphia was just too bad. Do your stuff, Mr. Notley. WORCESTER, MASS. J. M. ROBINSON, Contributor Mr. William Bell, son of Mr. David Bell of 5 Bancroft Street, was an unexpected visitor last week. He is looking well and came on a real mission—to see to the betterment of his parents condition. * * * Chick Landers, my boy, in the reight of your success, don't forget the old folks back home. They're asking for you. Let us hear from you. * * * Boots Ward and his band are located at the Florence Cafe on front street. Now the dances are far and few between. My! My! My! * * * Daughters, don't be leary about a certain slow talking and moving brother. He's alright if the Bogie Man did spoil his party last week. Don't be surprised girls, he is very quaint. So please don't paint. * * * When it comes to class, the Tattler's new coat. Just can't be surpassed. It contains everything for everybody so let's get loose and have a real circulation now. Buy your Tattler every week and don't miss what's going on. You can get one at No. 3 Carroll Street. Wm. Campbell, 22 Milnor St., Nettie Jackson, Assistant. It is rumored that the vivacious Vivian M. has returned to Bison City. * * * Now, Mabel M., be yourself. So, Alton C. sheiked the big "H. Y." and won. Good for you! * * * And now! Who do you think blew in from Baltimore? The clever Bob Oakley in a class by himself. So, there—ah—there, boys. * * * Now, who looks good to the world? Everett Saxon, better known as "Sax." Says he is still a lone wolf. Try and win him, girls. * * * Maynard Johnson says Buffalo is alright with him, but, "Hellow, New York. * * * Miss A'Leitha Lane, one of Buffalo's prominent young ladies, is in the "Big City" studying Beauty Culture. When she returns, a finished product, Buffalo will have a specialist of which to be proud. * * * Sailor is still playing a checker board—jumping all over the map. He is doing the Big City for the time being. * * * Do you remember Robert Henderson, the Chief Cook, boys? Well, you should see him "New Yorking" it. He says, "Hello!" * * * I hear that George Clore is slowly recovering from his injuries recovering from his injuries received in an auto accident on Thanksgiving morning, enroute to Buffalo from Syracuse. We hope he has entirely recovered at this writing. * * * Margaret C., "Blackie" is still singing the blues about you. Wouldn't it be a dream if you two have a compassionate ending? Hey! Hey! * * * Mrs. Carrie Hall. I was truly pleased to receive your letter. Regards to Charles. N. J. * * * Miss Lillian S.. I'm so sorry I Back to Its Original The New Ro 514 S. FIFTEENTH STREET Music By SID HELEN LEE and MARY CONVENIENT TO EVERYTH Management of GEORGE W DO YOU W TO CON DO YOU WANT HELP TO CONQUER Happiness Influence Power Financial Troubles Business Domestic Affairs Honor GUARA CASH or CREDIT PAY AFTER YOU GET Physchol 1625 CHRIST PHILADEL CASH or CREDIT — WRITE or CALL PAY AFTER YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT Physchological Aid 1625 CHRISTIAN STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. BUFFALO. N. Y. Prosperity Ability Proper Thinking Personality Health Confidence Contentment never met the late Johnnie Murphy. Am sad at her demise. * * * James H. Baker, is still seriously ill at the Belleview Hospital, Ward G. L. * * * Glad to hear that Cecilia Howard has recovered from a recent illness. Maynard J. says a change of towns would do him good. * * * It looks like Boston by Xmas for Nettle. What could be sweeter than "Home, Sweet Home?" * * * Dewey Riley is still traveling on B. F. Keith's circuit in New York. * * * The many friends of Mr. R. H. Ford will regret to hear of his illness. Plan are being arranged by his friends to send him to Hot Springs with a hope of recovery for him. CRANFORD, N. J. Cranford's Messin' 'Round By KIDD PARROTT Well, W. Davis. You had a pretty bad time Monday night at the dance. Almost had to get with your mamma. Now. Constance, you should not do your sweet man the way you do, because you will never get another like him. Tee! Hee! * * * C. P. and B. T. of Cranford Avenue think they are stepping out when they go "Ford Riding." Well, girlies, the boy friends just won't quit looking like Boone—and I don't mean Daniel Boone. I mean—"Bear"——. Hey! Hey! * * * Look out Clarkie. We see you riding the minister's daughter's around quite often. Watch out Pal, or papa might catch up with you. * * * Lap Bryant may lose every job he gets, but he never loses the women." You are "forty," kid. * * * Cliff, please come back home because Ike is taking on weight. He must be staying in at night. Ha! Ha! * * * Say, Porter, what did you call off the wedding for? We were waiting for some cake, but I think it's the "bunk," and boy friend, why don't you stop clowning when hot mamma is around? I hope you don't feel hurt! W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. HOTEL EL RAE 805 NORTH 13TH STREET Philadelphia, Pa. Five Minutes from Broad Street Station MEALS TO ORDER S. Ccott, Prop. J. Mix, Mgr. 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AS a result of the fur parade held in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving, and for which the Howard-Lincoln football game furnished an excuse, bucks, half-bucks, and negotiable currency of all denominations has grown so scarce in these parts that the local 'strivers" have been unable to do their stuff with sufficient vigor to merit the attention of so serious a fellow as myself. As a practicing sinner of long standing, Iam naturally adverse to complaining on anything that comes under the general head of "pleasure", but if the sweaty efforts of several thousand tony doings to see who can cut the widest swath in exclusive atmospheres come under that heading, then I can agree with the old lady who kissed the cow. praying on both knees that there is no lay-off in the Bureau of Engraving, Printing Office and Census Office this year. The School Board looks "kopo" at this writing. Aside from these testimonials Dr. Albert Hughes testifies that he was sent out for a "scrip" on credit. After an interview which several of the fancy ladies who were run out of Philadelphia when Gen. Butler was let loose on the village. I have ample cause to conclude that they, wise gals, operated on the familiar and ancient terms: "Money in hand, etc., etc." Honor Among Thieves You would expect things to be different in a town like this where the medical men snub the government clerks, and the school teachers snub the stenographers, and the Alpha men snub the Omega men and the "con" men snub everybody. But really, I protest that things have gone a little too far even for Washington when a tin-horn flim-flammer gets back on his haunches because his partner goes in for such plebian delicacies as chitterlings. Of course I could hardly conceive of such social barons as, let's say, Mortimer Harris, Dr. Savoy, Miss Lucy Slowe, the custodian of Miner Hall virgins; Garnet Wilkinson, or even such mutilators of the Queen's English as Joseph Maxwell making a public attack on such succulent forbidden fruit. I would as soon expect to see Bobby Lewis without a drink or Daisy Hamer without an appetite. But I didn't think that the high-gymnastics of the "strivers" or what Mrs. Diamond pleases to call their "swank", had got loose and contaminated the tender emotions of the high-binders. But to prove that he was a Washingtonian, when Bill Boyd, who until then adorned the profession of attaching himself to what wasn't his'n, heard his partner order chitterlings, his better training began jumping up and down in him, and he retched back and came up on the jaw of Mister William Parker. By now, of course, Parker is willing to admit that chiterlings was a social error, and that it ill-became the lignity of professional men. But before he could agree with Boyd's ideas on the subject of etiquette, he had got his cutlery into action and backed, carved, and otherwise arred the hCesterfieldian Mr. yd, that, dating from Boyd's conition with Parker's jaw, Boyd be me a matter of interest to theorms. BRASS WASHING AS a result of the fur party Thanksgiving, and for wi ball game furnished an excusable currency of all denom in these parts that the local to their stuff with sufficient to serious a fellow as myself long standing, Iam naturally anything that comes under the but if the sweaty efforts of to see who can cut the wide spheres come under that he the old lady who kissed the c I would set out to give you a glowing account of the athletic fracas, who was up there, and what they had on, but since I enjoyed the game from private quarters where a foursome foregathered to indulge in the civilized diversions of good food, pleasant drinking and the gorgeous high-hearted hoopla possible to two charming, able-bodied girls and a couple of fellows, expert in the hot and zippy, my opinion might wax a trifle hectic. In lieu of my own opinion of the Thanksgiving Classic, I dish up for your delectation the views of several Hebrew gentlemen of Washington. The opinions of the Semitic gentry are not to be sneezed at since there was cosiderably more of them in Philadelphia than there was of the participants in their cash registers. From Hecht and Company, where credit is as potent as cash, comes the following dirge: Dear Sir: Words are inadequate to express my opinion of the Howard-Lincoln game. I am not a cussing man. However, there was an unprecedented raid made on my ample stocks and many cart-loads of my merchandise wended its way to Northwest Washington where many Senegambians dwell. I take comfort in the reflection that the District School Board pays off with great regularity. Yours hopefully, Hecht & Company. From Lansburg comes this mellow lament: My Dear Sir: Do not ask me waht I think of the Howard-Lincoln game. Cashing a few pay checks will put me in a more Kosher mood. My furs! My shoes! My undies! My Gawd! I sell very cheap, I do; and if my clients do not chisel off a few "nourishers" for me at the beginning of the month, you will find me in the second-hand clothes business on 7th Street. Bray for us, Landsburg & Bros. The Palaise Royal volunteers this elegy: Dear Sir: It's not what we think of the Howard-Lincoln Game that counts. For the low-down wwwrite the Retail Merchants Association. We are CRYSTAL GAZING RING YOUR future! Good luck and great riches are said to be foretold in the Magic Crystal. Build gold effect Tiffany monogram, holding a pergamon globe of golden premium — fascinating magnificent! spectacular! SEND BE BRYCE, Pay immediate, both Fate Gold and master than any other gemstone. 10-6 FIELD Fruit Money book not delicat. Bradley, P. 109, Newton, Mass. --- Truly yours, The Palais Royal. Dear Bill. I have a little matter I w I haven't as yet gotten all th in half-way measures, so I w future date. It ought to be Just at present things i This December promises a doings. By the way, I inten Shipley's Birthday Party, wh of December. At first Charli 16th; in fact the invitations s I hear the 16th has been ca 14th, at Odd Fellows Hall. day his birthday comes. S where or how he got the idea not even the wise ones have fore. Here it is you can see I have a little matter I want to take up with you, but I haven't as yet gotten all the inside dope. I don't believe in half-way measures, so I will tell you about it at some future date. It ought to be a good one. Just at present things in Baltimore are 'stirring-up'. This December promises a lot of social doings and undoings. By the way, I intended to tell you about Charlie Shipley's Birthday Party, which is scheduled for the 14th of December. At first Charlie was going to have it on the 16th; in fact the invitations set the 16th as the day. Now I hear the 16th has been called in and it is to be on the 14th, at Odd Fellows Hall. Perhaps Charlie forgot what day his birthday comes. Speculation is rife as to just where or how he got the idea for the invitations. It seems not even the wise ones have ever seen such a missive before. Here it is you can see for yourself. THE GATHERING OF THE CLAN appears most of the Clever people on Friday, December 16th, 1927, are unable to place her. I Expect You and Your Wife at Supper. The Place: Odd Fellows Hall, McCulloh St. at Lanvale. The Time: 10.30 P. M. The Occasion: Bill McCard calls it the "Sunset". If by the time this reaches you and you have no wife, don't fool me, come by yourself. Charles Shipley R. S. V. P. 708 Madison Ave. When I read it I felt like I used to feel in school, when the teacher would ask me to pick out the subject of a compound sentence. I am yet trying to figure which is the subject in this case, The Occasion or Bill McCard. At any rate Bill McCard figures in it very prominently, at least so far. Morgan College and Provident Hospital still have the center of the stage. Provident Hospital having most of the center, having started off its drive, by receiving $92.00. Last Friday both institutions held forth in the Douglass High School. The Provident gang was downstairs in the Cafeteria and the Morgan outfit was up in the Theater, celebrating its sixtieth anniversary and the twenty fifth anniversary of Dr. Spencer, The President of the institution. The stage was heavy with imported and local dignitaries, among whom were the two Dr. Johnsons of Lincoln and Howard Universities. Prof. Haywood of oMrgan made the presentation speech, and presented Dr. Spencer with a huge loving cup. In receiving it Dr. Spencer sent a light chill through the house, when he told a joke about two farmers out West. "Before I came to Baltimore and Morgan I lived out West. One day, I was standing at a station, as a train pulled out. A dog started running after the train—about which a farmer standing by remarked, "I wonder if the dog will catch the train?" To which another farmer answered: "What'll he do with it if he catches it?" I don't know yet whether Dr. Spencer has yet found out what to do with the cup, but he carried it away just the same. Caps and gowns were as thick as snow-flakes. Whether or not all thoshe with them on has license to wear them nobody knows, but they looked alright anyway. Judge Sopher of the United States Court, who gives out years and rumors of years, broke the monotony by having on a full-dress suit—which fitted as well or even better than some of his six months sentences. While this was going on upstairs the Hospital gang was having music and "eats" and getting information to attack the Public Purse. There were division leaders, Captains, Priyates, Corporals, Generals and Camp Followers. The system, though it "smacks" of the Army, is good, if carried out. But already "squaks" are coming from some directions. For instance, there is one lady in particular who seems to be dissatisfied with her brigade. Miss Whiting is her name, and she hails from Cleveland, Ohio, although it LOS ANGELES SOCIETY By Emma Lue Sayers What proved to be the most beautiful and largely attended affair of the entire season was the formal dancing party given by the popular realty broker, H. Alexander Howard on Monday evening, Nov. 28th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in the heart of Los Angeles' business district. The party was given in honor of the popular host's birthday, but few knew about it. However, someone let the cat out of the bag, so to speak, and presented Mr. Howard an elaborate birthday cake just before the witching hour. The beautiful hall was decorated with large jardineres of Autumn flowers and foliage. Rene's red hot orchestra furnished the music and the guests numbered nearly a thousand. ```markdown ``` DR. VADA J. SOMERVILLE In the crowd were all the popular society favorites: Mrs. Gladys O. Spikes, just returned from a trip abroad, was surrounded by many friends who did not know she had returned; Mrs. Journee W. White, only colored delegate from the Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion Convention in Paris, was also busy greeting old friends; Mrs. Lou Thomas danced but little, while the vivacious young blond, Miss Eunice Roan, created quite a sensation in a Parisian creation of velvet the shade of unripened peaches. Miss Ruby Jefferson resembled a cameo in a rare A. MR. H. ALEXANDER HOWARD old lace creation and Mrs. Charles Duvalt Conner looked very sweet in an imported white creation and an ermine scarf. Harriett Jones, the charming Kansas girl wore black velvet and a hand embroidered Japanese shawl; the perfect figure of Dr. Vada J. Somerville was attired in some soft clinging gown the color of pale strawberries, and an imported Spanish shawl of the same shade; Mrs. Sarah Garrott's green velvet looked good with her auburn hair; Mrs. Horace Clark wore a much-ruffled gown of blue gorgette, and Mrs. Ida Maddox looked very stunning (Continue on Page 15) THE INTER-STATE PATTLER I want to take up with you, but the inside dope. I don't believe will tell you about it at some a good one. In Baltimore are 'stirring-up', not of social doings and un- ded to tell you about Charlie which is scheduled for the 14th he was going to have it on the set the 16th as the day. Now led in and it is to be on the Perhaps Charlie forgot what speculation is rife as to just for the invitations. It seems never seen such a missive be- for yourself. 中 appears most of the Clever people are unable to place her. At any rate Miss Whiting is the Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. besides commanding one of the drive units. If what they tell me is the truth—Miss Whiting is not satisfied with the personnel of her division. It appears she thinks the social side should be elaborated upon. She wants suc harrangements as they have in the "Mexican" Army, that is to say, no privates but all brigadere generals, commandered by herself, a Major General. She must have, to work effectively, people whom she thinks has social standing, such as doctors' and lawyers' wives. Without them she will become so tempermental, she will be unable to function. Up to date she has had several disertions—and more on the way. This is the first time I have ever heard a Y. W. C. A. being a gateway to social prestige, but we live to learn. Dr. Overs. the Shephard of the flock, known as Union Baptist Church, is still having his time. At a meeting of the board of Deacons, recently held, the purpose of which was to find out which deacons or deacon gave him the authority to pay a two thousand dollar deposit on a new church—a tense moment was caused, when one of the brothers moved that Dr. Over vacate the pulpit Dr. Over immediately ruled the motion out of order, as anyone else would have done—with his job at stake at the beginning of the winter. Roberts rules of order were not needed, for this ruling. Up until now no deacon or deacons have vouchsafed the information. The Bar Association of Maryland, is to celebrate its anniversary next Friday night at Bethel Church, with appropriate exercises. The Washington Bar will attend in a body and many legal lights and sparks will attend from out of town. to hear the History of the Maryland Bar. If they tell the truth, which you know, no lawyer will do, it ought to be quite interesting. Silver offering will be taken at the door—but it has not been announced, who will get the dough If the purpose of the offering is to get some confined lawyer on the pavement it is indeed a worthy cause. One thing sure, if a collection is lifted at Bethel Church Bethel Church will get some parts or all the "Mazuma". No freebies pass here. If it was a free proposition. it would be held at some other church. Rufus Bvers has been in and out of town quite a hit lately. He tells me he is now manager of a chain of theatres, one of which is the Royal. Baltimore. Md. His selection must have had a wholesome effect on this theater—as right away we got a good show featuring Julia Moody. Mae Brown. Garland Howard and Red Grant. All very well liked in Baltimore and wodnerful entertainers. This week he is featuring Ben Hur. and tells me he does not even have an idea when the Royal will have another hum picture or show. 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The Misses Hattie Russell, Fannie Partee and Mrs. Harry Whetmore of Charlotte, N. C, spent a few days in the city to and from Richmond, Va., where they, along with Mr. and Mrs. W. D Hill of this city, attended the Hampton Union football game. On Saturday evening the Hills were at home to these charming young ladies. Miss Alice Wilson, efficient secretary to Mr. C. C. Spaulding, has just returned from her home in Baltimore, having spent the Thanksgiving season with her mother and sister. Mr. Rencher Harris, assistant secretary of the Bankers Fire Ins. Co., was off to Richmond to cheer for Union against Hampton on Thanksgiving Day. He has returned to the city. Mr. E R Merrick, treasurer of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, took in the Howard-Lincoln classic and on to other points north. He is out of the city at this time. Mr. C. C. Spaulding, president of the North Carolina Mutual Life Ins. Co., is with his wife and children at their home in Newark N. J. Attorney and Mrs. M. H. Thompson spent Sunday in Raleigh, N. C. At this writing they have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Speight of Chicago, Ill. Nell Hunter, Durham's sweet singer, is expected in the city about December 6th. She, with her accompanist, Mrs. H. L. Livas has been on an extensive concert tour through the South, going as far as Mississippi. We are hoping that she has met with success. Mr. Lemmon of New York City now of Durham. is certainly making the Business League go. He is making friends and has a glad hand shake for all. so that Durham is looking forward to great things from this most useful or organization under his leadership Durham has been fortunate in having so many conventions this year. We had the Sales Congress which brought to Durham Special Ordinary writers of Life Insurance, then we had the Bankers' Conference which brought quite a few very prominent men to our city, and then the Older Boys' Y Conference, the A. M. E. 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Mrs. Pearl Hagwood after an illness of several weeks. Miss Carrie Oliver, formerly Head Nurse at Sedalia Hospital has accepted a position as Staff Nurse at Tuskegee Veteran Hospital. MissOliver completed her training at Wheatley Provident Hospital, Kansas City. Dr. D. Madison Miller who has been Superintendent of the Jackson County Home for aged and infirm, has resigned his position. Miss Julia Bailey, teacher in the Attucks School spent the holidays in Parsons, Kansas. Miss Mamye Bailey, also a teacher in the Attucks School spent the holidays in Coffeyville, Kansas. Mrs. Beulah Wright, who is a returned missionary from Africa spoke Sunday afternoon. Marshall Rogers, one of Kansas City's own is here "doing his stuff" at the Lincoln Theatre, and is being well received. Mr. Rogers is still in the role of a preacher, and be certainly knows how. Misses Lillian and Florence Webster of Lawrence, Kansas, were guests of their aunt, Mrs. S. F. McGee during the holidays. Lawrence Holmes, son of Rev. and Mrs. Dan A. Holmes has returned to Hampton Institute. Miss Mary Woods, one of Kansas City's teachers, spoke at the Nebraska Avenue Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The occasion was a "great one"—that of Ladies' day. Master Joseph Turner and neice, Miss Young were visitors in Kansas City last Tuesday evening. Miss Young is a ewitching little lady and oasts of St. Joe being her place of abode at the present. Mr. T. B. Watkins of the Watkins Brothers Embalming firm is visiting in Chicago. He has been there for quite a few weeks and "we wonder." Speaking of "Jazz or its equivalent—well you haven't heard a thing until you hear "Moten's Stomp" composed by Benny Moten and played by his Jazz boys. St. Augustine Episcopal Church gave a "Five Hundred" benefit Friday night. Prizes were given. There was also a wonderful exhibit of art needlework. BILLIOUS TO BILL (Continued from Page 14) nu in a pipe organ. Step on it Mr. Byers. —BILLIUS. P.S. I forgot to tell you that I didn't get that subscription for the Provident Hospital you said you were going to send. If you haven't sent it, do not send any pledges. The Committee will accept pledges but I am not handling anything but the raw cash. This city will be so full of pledges after this week that we wont have any room for out of town promises. If your social standing was assured. I would suggest that you send your pledge. (Continued from Page 14) in black; Mrs. William H. Roan wore white, as did Mrs. Clarence Brothers, and her titian haired sister, Mrs. Lulu Henderson. It is difficult to describe so many beautifully gowned ladies in one breath, but they all looked lovely. The receiving line at the Howard party was composed entirely of men, all of them popular business and professional men, including: Doctors J. A. Somerville, A. J. Boooker, Frank Pearl, John Rout, Charles Diggs, Albert Baumann; Messrs. 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Mrs. Roberta Thurman-Payne and Miss Emma Lue Sayers were our two representatives among the 25 hostesses, while Mrs. Thelma Dials, reader, and Miss Juanita Terry pianist, contributed to the program The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority gave their much heralded Circus Dance at the Masonic Temple last Saturday night. And 'twas a wow! They had the side show, ring master, fortune teller, hot dogs, pop corn, soda water, n'everything. The pretty sorors were dressed in gypsy, circus rider, clown and what-not costumes. All the youngsters were there. Fun galore. Then three lind bad boys from the initiation ceremony of the Alpha Phi Alpha's came in at the witching hour, and danced the hula as a sort of surprise act. Some of the little sorors even blushed to see the wicked swish of those grass skirts on those lean brown youths. The Native Californians gave their annual dance at Wiseman Hall Thursday evening. It was a beautiful party given by an exclusive club with the real California spirit. 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