The Inter-State Tattler

NEW YORK, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1927 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. N COLES ```markdown ``` The charming ELLEN COLES --- The petite BESSIE DESSAURE IT is probable that the Puritan element will not concede any angelic quality to the beauty of Ellen Cloes (the young lady whose capricious smile flashes above) and Bessie Dessau sure (whose provocative shoulders lure your glances to the right); nevertheless they are two very tangible reasons why many of us are almost persuaded that Harlem is what Dr. Van Vechten said. Miss Coles, also is one of the reasons why it is pleasanter to lose your money on the races at Saratoga than to beat the mutuels at Laurel. She entertains in one of the leading cabarets of the former city. Miss Dessausure was formerly one of Florence Mill's Blackbirds. She is now hobknobbing with royalty, and incidentally entertaining them, in London. ADELAIDE HALL With a lengthening account of successes behind her, Hall yas recently starred in Vigal and Bunny's Java mania, Didi's drama in lay'em in the movie 'em away and all the rest did. And How! Friday, December 30, 1927 The In Published Friday of every w 285 Seventh Avenue, New Y second-class matter February under the act of March 8, 1978 Vol. 3. FRIDAY The Inter-State Tattler The Inter-State Tattler Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 285 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y. Phone: Morningside 7212. Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office nie New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1978, Subscription rate $3.50 per year. THE GREEK FRATERNTIES WHILE Harlem is eternity other G annual conclave of the country, ternities are making it often overlooked. By ships, while encouraged both before and after increase the personnel minority which is the. Of even greater activity which the share promotion of social in an aristocracy of talk officers. No race or an aristocracy to lead bring people of simi's grounds together from valuable liaison service come aware of its stance. CONNING the loss of the race due satisfaction.ary readjustm solid and significant important, and least obsid "Give-me" leaders new leadership of mil Our most conspicuous rather than sociology Tiger Flowers, Hubert speaks of their career been filled. In the past we have won something. The fight of the better working condition but the courageous, not certainly something to the presidency of He endowment of Fisk and white folks are other daily edition of the A the Elks' convention at same paper and the Pittsburgh Courier man Under the leaders inaugurated a constru fending civil rights, the order. This, we believe during the year by the probably the banner Harlem two aldermen were elected and throne and judicial, were either importance, too, was the South where there ha frage, punctuated by Tennessee. Winding the record of the year Harlem is enjoying being host to other Greek letter societies and conclaves simultaneously in various country. The important contribution is making to the progress of the marked. By distributing prize and encouragement and assisting work and after graduation, the frats and personnel and effectiveness of which is the backbone of the race. Greater importance is that phase in the shallow-minded frequently in social intercourse. A race or way of talent and position as an race or nation has ever made his way to lead it and frats and other areas of similar tastes, interests and other from time to time are perfect service by enabling that arise of its strength and resources. WHILE Harlem is enjoying being host to Omega Fraternity other Greek letter societies are holding their annual conclaves simultaneously in various sections of the country. The important contribution the fraternities are making to the progress of the race is too often overlooked. By distributing prize and loan scholarships, while encouraging and assisting worthy students both before and after graduation, the frats are helping to increase the personnel and effectiveness of the intelligent minority which is the backbone of the race. Of even greater importance is that phase of fraternity activity which the shallow-minded frequently condemn—the promotion of social intercourse. A race or nation needs an aristocracy of talent and position as an army needs officers. No race or nation has ever made history without an aristocracy to lead it and frats and other agencies which bring people of similar tastes, interests and cultural backgrounds together from time to time are performing an invaluable liaison service by enabling that aristocracy to become aware of its strength and resources. On with the dance. the log of 1927 and checking the race during the year warrants action. While there has been no readjustment of inter-racial relations significant progress has been made least observed perhaps, was the " leadership and the concurrent ship of militant self reliance. It conspicuous set backs came the sociological causes. Death deeds, Hubert Harrison and Florence Air careers, and so far their place in the political, economic and social something better than a drawback of the Pullman porters for fasting conditions appears to be a strange, never-say-die spirit of the thing to be proud of. The army of Howard and Lincoln united of Fisk and George Schuyler's Jersey are other bright feathers in one of the Amsterdam News during Convention and the Christmas rotographed the monthly radio broadcast. Currier mark advances in the field of leadership of J. Finley Wilson is a constructive policy of obtaining rights, thus increasing the social we believe, is the greatest act by the secret orders. In politics banner year since the reconcilers aldermen, Fred R. Moore and J. and throughout the country office were either won or retained. It was the changing political air there has been a marked exerted by notable victories in the Winding up with the Fact-finding the year was not half bad. CONNING the log of 1927 and checking the progress of the race during the year warrants a feeling of satisfaction. While there has been no revolutionary readjustment of inter-racial relations much solid and significant progress has been made. Most important, and least observed perhaps, was the decline of the old "Give-me" leadership and the concurrent rise of the new leadership of militant self reliance. Our most conspicuous set backs came through natural rather than sociological causes. Death deprived us of Tiger Flowers, Hubert Harrison and Florence Mills at the peaks of their careers, and so far their places have not been filled. In the political, economic and esthetic fields we have won something better than a draw. The fight of the Pullman porters for fair wages and better working conditions appears to be a stalemate so far but the courageous, never-say-die spirit of their leaders is certainly something to be proud of. The assumption of the presidency of Howard and Lincoln universities, the endowment of Fisk and George Schuyler's Jeremiad on our white folks are other bright feathers in our cap. The daily edition of the Amsterdam News during the week of the Elks' convention and the Christmas rotogravure of the same paper and the monthly radio broadcasting by the Pittsburgh Courier mark advances in the field of journalism Under the leadership of J. Finley Wilson the Elks have inaugurated a constructive policy of obtaining and defending civil rights, thus increasing the social value of the order. This, we believe, is the greatest advance made during the year by the secret orders. In politics 1927 was probably the banner year since the reconstruction. In Harlem two aldermen, Fred R. Moore and J. C. Hawkins, were elected and throughout the country offices, legislative and judicial, were either won or retained. Of signal importance, too, was the changing political aspect of the South where there has been a marked extension of suffrage, punctuated by notable victories in Kentucky and Tennessee. Winding up with the Fact-finding Conference the record of the year was not half bad. GIVE THE BOYS A BAND A WEEK or so a quiet to our fr Lovinggood. Of the TATTI pun intended.) He curve ball which can pleasant surprise in ew few flowers to our new Yorker, Chatterbox Ne Tacks. These gents, the aliases noted abo K or so ago we passed a well to our friend and fellow-contrib- inggood. Mr. Lovinggood has lo- ke TATTLER'S most reliable pro- (2) He tosses over a very puz- which can be depended on to give rise in every article. Now we wi- to our new fast ball artists, The verbox Notes, From Billious to R gents who conceal their real WEEK or so ago we passed a well deserved bouquet to our friend and fellow-contributor Penman Lovinggood. Mr. Lovinggood has long been one of the TATTLER'S most reliable penman. (No pun intended.) He tosses over a very puzzling literary curve ball which can be depended on to give the reader a pleasant surprise in every article. Now we want to pass a few flowers to our new fast ball artists, The Uptown New Yorker, Chatterbox Notes, From Billious to Bill and Brass Tacks. These gents, who conceal their real names under the aliases noted above, are handing out the cleverest, most original and most civilized prose literature to be found in the Aframerican press. We thank our gods daily that we can read their stuff for nothing. Still, we certainly would not let a dime stand in our way if we were fired from the staff. If you know a friend whose pleasure you want to increase tell him about the boys. * * * NOT SO BAD * * * De ne pas avoir des affaires d'amour—Alfonse Tribie. * * * To admit who I am.—Charmaine. * * * To get married.—Dr. X-ray Pow- ell. * * * Ditto.—Jack Duncan. * * * Ditto.—Al Rhone. * * * Ditto.—Jack Givens. * * * To be a woman hater.—Counsel- lor Warrick. Not to make any physician crawl down fire escapes.—Boulin Detective Agency. Not to be re-elected "Grand."----J Finley. To open another night-club.— Gardner Pinkett. * * * Not to get excited about fem- inine feature-story prospects.— Floyd Calvin. Not to spend the summer in France.—Dorothy Hunt Harris. * * * To really take a puff.—Lady Nicotine. * * * To get my stuff in on time.—Bennie Butler. To get a proof reader.--The Editor. To move from Greenwich Village Jimmy Harris. Not to make three round trips to California.—Lou Thompson. Not to draw the color line.— Gene Tunney. Ditto...Cotton Club. Ditto.—Locw's Victoria. To take a vacation from Harlem --Carl Van Vechten. Ditto.---Bob Martin. * * * Not to feel so young when I am dancing.--W. E. B. Du Bois. Not to hit the numbers. -Chas Buchanan. Not to create a scene in public.— The J. Thomases. To invite some group people to some of our teas. The J. . Johnsons. To detest o'fay ladies. - Lloyd Thomas. Not to be an Aiken Pain. Aiken Pope. Not to go crazy. Mr. Er-Poro Malone. Not to have my Clinical Offices by some hook or crook in the papers. Dr. Dismond. Not to rave about handsome men in Social Snapshots. Geraldyn Diamond Thumbs Down THE Uptown New York trite expression. But not to the contrary, nouncers have introduced "Lad-e-e-s and gentlemen is always accompanied the direction of the words are purported to gatherings into convulsions for the past decade, and to have been imported. Savoy for no other purge one of its functions. At the Lenox Ave. estate management thoughtless liant gentleman his raid. The phrase originaleur nights which have contests. During those were in no ways back their disapproval. The vegetables and poultry of perfect preservation be presented on approxima t imagination. It should Countess Josephine to to these colored Units manifested itself, upon person will discover the advise his clientel: Lad Whozis Sisters, for you your amusement; but as it is now, for your THE Uptown New Yorker is manned with a strict expression. Since the moment not to the contrary night-plus and dancers have introduced their sing and d-e-e-s and gentlemen, for your always accompanied with a grant in the direction of the upcoming parties are purported to transform their settings into convulsions of enthusiasm the past decade, announcer remains to have been imported last summer in joy for no other purpose than to show of its functions... And he would trace the Lenox Ave. establishment in management thoughtlessly neglected by a gentleman his railroad times. The phrase originated no doubt on nights which have now been tightly tests. During those performances he in no ways backward either with or disapproval. The latter was not tables and poultry products rarely perfect preservation. Why unquestioned on approval is due to aagination... It should not surprise us, unless Josephine to be so introduced these colored United States. I manifested itself, upon which some person will discover that it is quite wise his clientel: Lad-e-e-s and Pozis Sisters, for your pleasure, your amusement; but even then it is now, for your headache. THE Uptown New Yorker is meaningly scorned by a trite expression. Since the memory of man not to the contrary night plus and nouncers have introduced their sing and dance not "Lad-e-e-s and gentelmen, for your appraisal is always accompanied with a grant sweeping process in the direction of the upcoming performances words are purported to transform the gatherings into convulsions of enthusiasm for the past decade, announcer usus to have been imported last summer from Calcutta, Savoy for no other purpose than to show this formula one of its functions... And he would have started at the Lenox Ave. establishment is to and not the management thoughtlessly neglected its brilliant gentleman his railroad times. The phrase originated no doubt or no doubt andateur nights which have now been significant opportunity contests. During those performances we sure are from were in no ways backward either with their approval or their disapproval. The latter was often aggravated vegetables and poultry products rarely ever in a state of perfect preservation. Why unquestionably should be presented on approval is due to an appalling lack of imagination... It should not surprise even for the Countess Josephine to be so introduced to these colored United States. I presume it will have manifested itself, upon which some unusually imagination person will discover that it is quite possible and proper to advise his clientel: Lad-e-e-s and gentlemen. The famous Whozis Sisters, for your pleasure, your entertainment or your amusement; but even then it will probably consider as it is now, for your headache. A Gentle-Mann Act A PHILADELPHIA one night recent in Uptown New Y unvisited. In the wee tired and worn out w under the gentle influ and demanded that he sir," said the driver. "the only one I know a "That's the one. PHILADELPHIAN high up in one night recently carried on in Uptown New York. Scarce is visited. In the wee hours of the and worn out with his wringer the gentle influence of Elks' and demanded that he be driver. I said the driver. "there is no only one I know anything about "That's the one. I don't know one night recently carried on in Uptown New York. Scarcely unvisited. In the wee hours of the morning tired and worn out with his wringing under the gentle influence of Elks and demanded that he be driver in the sir," said the driver. "there is no reason the only one I know anything about is that 'That's the one. I don't need anything more." "It will cost you forty dollars, sir. "Who asked you that? Show me and make it snappy." When our antler awoke some time discovered dispersed entirely any headache. He was in front of the reposing beside him. Sleeping serenely escort of the night before. Without angered out, gave the chauffeur an and shipped her right back where she "Who asked you that? Show me to make it snappy." When our antler awoke some time covered dispersed entirely any dache. He was in front of the bus losing beside him. Sleeping secret part of the night before. Without a bed out. gave the chauffeur at and shipped her right back where she so "Who asked you that? Show me some and make it snappy." When our antler awoke some discoverer dispersed entirely away from the headache. He was in front of the reposing beside him, sleeping serenely was escort of the night before. Without angered out, gave the chauffeur at additional and shipped her right back where she started. Free Schools And A YOUNG Uptown I some of her acquaintance the feature film tion for some time wherversation by sadly remain to kill that guy what co In these days of present day physician in his history-taking into During one such excian saw the advisability of a very nervous patient "Sex, sex," repeat "There are only "male and female." "Well, replied the "there are in-sects." some of her acquaintances discuss the feature film The Big Furie for some time when she succession by sadly remarking "Wasn't ill that guy what could spit or gnaw In these days of psychoanalysis day physician is occasionally history-taking into the intimates During one such examination a saw the advisability of inquiring very nervous patient. "Sex, sex," repeated the patient. "There are only two kinds," male and female." "Well, replied the patient slowly, we are in-sects." A YOUNG Uptown New York may contain some of her acquaintances discussing the nature of the feature film The Big Furious. She was an attention for some time when she succumbed to the conversation by sadly remarking "Wasn't it a train they had to kill that guy what could spit in your mouth? In these days of psychoanalysis the present day physician is occasionally taken to carry his history-taking into the intimacies of any physician saw the advisability of inquiring into the reactions of a very nervous patient. "Sex, sex," repeated the patient. "There are only two kinds," parist the philippine "male and female." "Well, replied the patient slowly. we stare a pigeon, "there are in-sects." Non. Non. Charmaine! IT is with superb res refrains from stirk upon the wrist. Although ever, suspect his charm has never entered his plays any degree of fe none the less that Cha able with that of the o charmaine! Vous cette pas une femme. Vrai is with superb resistance and refrains from striking Charmines on the wrist. Although he has not suspected his charmery personality, he never entered his mind like the woman is any degree of femininity. He is the less that Charmines possessed with that of the eleven Corsair women! Vous êtes allureuse une femme. Vraiment! T is with superb resistance and refrains from striking Charlaine upon the wrist. Although it has been said ever, suspect his charmary personality has never entered his mind that he plays any degree of femininity. None the less that Charlaine possesses an able with that of the clever Charlaine! Vous êtes all we pas une femme. Vraiment! ```markdown ``` The Christmas activities started on Friday at the Warner Studio where Dr. Anna Cooper Johnson entertained her sister, Mary Cooper Harris, wife of the popular New Harriet of Athens, Georgia. Dancing was the order of the evening and to keep your weary feet a shuffling, a kind never bowl of punch with a Christmas "stick" in it, a bowl of elder occupied the rear room. Minstrel and singer from Virginia, where the Cooper's first saw the Night, and huge sprays of holly made the attractive studio atmosphere as you please. The best music, the hand-drawn men (It isn't yet New Years), and beautiful women acted that must touch to what was a hang-up party. In fact, it got so good to all the guests that the hostess let us stay on hours after the time set for departure. Kently, it was after four before the last of us could be comed, smiled and kicked out. SARI PRICE PATTON has been described as the owner of a charming personality, and incomparable fascination. Her guest for the week was Mercedes Rector, who is called the most beautiful woman in Washington. What a combination! IN THE NATION I COMMUNING THE KITHARAMET NOWATA, HARRY MILLAN, HARRY ANATINA, JANE FILM, NOWATA, VENNIE THOMASMAN, MARSHALL HIMAN, JIMMY HARPIN, LEMONA VINCENTIA, AND FIAMEN, WILLY WILLIAM, KATHLEEN LIAMEN, PIERCE IWANNA, AND CASE MARSHALL THOMASMAN, THE TWO KATHLEEN LIAMEN, MINNA VATTERMAN, JIMMY FIAMEN, WILLY COMMUNING, KATE CARE LISA, SHANNON GERHAM, WILLIAM MILLAN, GINA WATTERMAN, K'LASTA WIL LIAMEN, MARGY BARBON, SARA PATTERN, MELISSA KINNAMATTE, JEN MELISSA GRAFF, WEND, LANETTE HANDLING GRAFF, KATHLEEN. ```markdown ``` --- --- ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` The image provided is too blurry and pixelated to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with no discernible content. --- ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` mind, that malaise invariably on mind and will on mind, --- The music was the hust over. Three man played and sang out of this world. And as it not untainted with that, Lloyd Thomas went out and brought in Mona, Cato, who learned the art of singing in Hawaii and now contains the Hawaiian. --- Everybody invited to leave and most of us didn't until we were too tired or too high to put a toast in fact , when I left this Thompson were preparing breakfast for the faithful . --- The annual gang was on hand (Ken Anna Johnson's party). A perfect evening ended about four in the morning. The Villa Lawn house party came down in full all except Mr. Kennedy who wired from Tuskegee at the last minute that he couldn't get away. Nevertheless, the Austin, Houser, Villa Howells and Gardens spent Saturday to Monday at Irvington with Max Walker. ```markdown ``` You may not know all of the Thirteen by sight, but at least you have heard of MARY JANE BROWN, the little lady who is the moving spirit of the jolly club. They are pitching a party at the Walker Studio Friday. Now Auror Patton's guest and mrs. Morrison Christopher Hunter at the A. K. K. Matthieu dinner Monday afternoon. According to a Washington gentleman she is the principal woman in the Capital and I have to admit that he is a good singer of pulchrity. True Sothe. ```markdown ``` And incidentally the Secretary has seen really there. A crush to be sure but of young and pretty folks. And those Omnipotent Men. My my my! I see hard, who is no slouch when it comes to attractiveness brought in an aggression of Grand officers and dangerous that would put your eyes out. --- For example, the story Marner Corke and Walter Marner of Washington it knows you know that Marner in Hollow manns "mine whirl", Charlotte West of Atholite home and a sample of bears that were six feet and then same, --- from all universities, the arts and sciences to enjoy the immense comfort. ```markdown ``` Little Tom McCourty Simmons and his mother at Home Christmas time. The best vacation. And for the first time he had his mother and sister to receive for him. Miss Simmons is into no end. The home was so beautiful as ever and Little Tom had a Christmas tree arranged with presents. The last home in my memories this year. Simmons and his mother they work and sleep and he has a black, green and white room. My wonderful THE INTER-STATE TATTLER These diamond ring giving husbands are getting soundious. Little Naomi Vincent is wearing a huge diamond shaped diamond as big as she is. Since carrots with me are still vegetables, I can't tell you the exact size but it's about a 10. --- Adam Powell now has company. Sol Johnson is back to walk the Avenue hereheaded. Nothing like having good hair, strong constitutions and youth. --- Dr. and Mrs. James Williams of Carona had the Castros and Diamonds over for Christmas dinner. To be perfectly truthful she served so many different things that by the time you tasted them all you were full to overflowing. But not being satisfied with having overcation, we brought fruit cake home in our handkerchiefs. (See the Social Archives of Chicago). Her sister and brother-in-law, the Johnson, who also live in Carona, were there for dinner, and later in the evening, the Eddie Lowry's of Washing came by. --- Mrs. Carrie Payne had her an meal get-to-gether Monday. On course that meant fruit cake and. Plenty of and. The Chicago Club made up the majority of the guests. We talked over the past, present and future, and Lottie Tyler and Esther Calloway told a couple of those delicious Paris stories. --- William Smith of the Philadelphia Public Journal who is taking a course in Journalism at Columbia paid a visit to the Tattler last week. He likes the Tattler these days. We thank him. --- I understand that Mrs. C. Burton Overton who gave the lovely virtual downtown last week is secretary to the Managing Director of the Vanguard Press and was the former secretary to Walter White. Smart lady. ```markdown ``` BUNICH SURREVES, who was nicknamed "Bertie" by her famous uncle, the late Beri Williams, is among the younger hostesses of the week. Many an Omega man found his way to her hospitable apartment. "Between Puffs" is the thing to read between meals, THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN LAURA THOMAS, who has the distinction of being the most attractive lady in Uptown New York, is hostess this holiday to the Alexanders of Philadelphia. She is entertaining at her apartment New Year's Eve night in their honor and Society will be out Friday, December 80, 1987 The talented Andrades Lindsay is entertaining New Year's Day at the Walker Studio for Miss Edith Taylor of Hartford, Conn., and at the same time Sari Patton will be At Home for the pretty Mrs. John R. Rector of Washington. Stella Johnstone is Christmas hostess to the popular Rhetta Braswell, leader of Atlantic City society. The smiling Rhetta was chic at the A. K. A. Dance Monday in a green ensemble set off with touches of black and gold and jade jewelry. LAURA THOMAS, who has the attractive lady in Uptown New York, Alexanders of Philadelphia. She New Year's Eve night in their ho Ruth and Adah Wall rushed home for Christmas dinner and rushed right back to Harlem. Isn't that rich? Nothing like having cream colored Packards and handsome men at your disposal. * * * Amanda Kemp has gone in for training girls sixteen and eighteen years old who are ambitious to go on the stage. Two classes have already been formed and are working on Wednesdays and Fridays at the Venetian Studio. Henry Creamer is assisting her. * * * Will someone tell me please how Frankye Dixon came to know so many keen men? I realize that she is very brilliant, attractive and all that sort of thing, but she actually has a dancing acquaintance with ninety-nine Zillion men. It ain't human. ★ ★ ★ Prof. Caison Browne of Southern Africa began a series of free lectures on the Turkish and Japanese commercial movements among the darker races, at Zion A. M. E. Church, Wednesday evening, Dec. 28th. The public is cordially invited. Miss Winifred Hall of Boston, Mass, a student at Howard University, spent Christmas with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Davis of 405 Edgecombe Avenue. She left December 26th for her home in Boston. * * * The charming Marie Wilson of Washington is visiting her sister, Bernia Austin during the holidays. What a lovely lady! And when you are in Washington what a gracious hostess. She arrived Monday to find her engagement book filled by eager friends. The distinction of being the most York, is hostess this holiday to the e is entertaining at her apartment honor and Society will be out If you want to have one terrific good time, meet the office staff of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters at the Savoy on the 20th of January. * * * Miss Charlotte Lykes and Miss Helen Saunders spent the holidays in Niagara Falls. Miss Lukes on her return to the city will be employed as operating room nurse in the new Vincent Sanitorium which will open soon. Heard the w. k. Floyd Calvin Thursday afternoon over the radio Of course, he talked on the Durham Conference and its was jam-up. Enjoyed it just as much as if I hadn't sat through all the sessions. Had to laugh when he got to the part about Winston-Salem. The reason he gave over the air was a good one, but hardly accurate. * * * This is to notify the youngest set that the sweetest little girl in Richmond is in New York.—Maggie Laura Walker. Like all smart women, she has decided to let her hair grow and her pigtails are most becoming. SAVOY-TOPICS Well, the Christmas holiday is over but not the spirit of good will toward all, which you will find and in a very large degree, at the Savoy. --- What with buying several thousand dollars worth of valuable souvenirs and candy to play Santa Claus to our host of patrons, our guests found the very best in music. Just think of it, three bands and continuous music all day Sunday. And the program repeated on Monday. How can you beat it? --- "Fess" Williams was in all his pristine glory and how he behaved was a caution to the reckless. "Fess" lost all control and traveled faster than one of Ford's newest creations down an ice-coated hill. Ye gods, whatever feller this guy is! * * * Harold Parker kept runnin' round trying to find space to pack each additional thousand in every few minutes. This Parker guy is rightly named. We heard Mr. Buchannan calling to him: "Room to park another million H-a-r-o-l-d? Well, everybody had a wonderful time and no ifs and ands about it. The Savoy was most beautifully decorated and looked like that Fairyland we used to read about when just kids. 草草草 Sara Taylor, little angel child, was tickled pink. "Ha, ha," she giggled, "told you foolish girls there was a Santa Claus." But when "Billie" Carol, cruelly asked the much deluded child where the chimney was that Santa descended and how he dragged five tons of Christmas presents along with him, Sara said that Santa was a modern Gent and came in the big bay windows by aeroplane. Now laugh that one off. * * * Ulma Banks has been smiling for the past 72 hours. She even laughs in her sleep but that's a baby trick she learned in her baby days and never forgot. Sure, Santa was good. * * * Have you ever seen Miss Banks smiling? Well, if you have not, you have missed one of the world's greatest blessings. Ulma's dimpled smile is like a perfect day in June; the sun shining in all its golden glory, the June skies radiant with the scintilating tints of the rainbow; birds twittering their love sonnets and all the world's in gladness. Rumor has it that Adel Meadows is married but we dare not say to whom. There'll be many a heartache when the news becomes general, but we're not the ones to broadcast. At that the news is apt to leak out as 'Del just won't keep her mouth shut. * * * Well Page Cain, Ruth Mitchell and Company are well out on the stormy wintery seas of the old Atlantic Ocean, heading for France and Paris. They found life too slow in lil' ol' Noo Yorke and decided to beard Dame Fortune in her den. Well, better the old lady than her daughter, Miss-Fortune. Here's hoping 'em luck and a safe and pleasant trip. If you want some idea of how the League of Nations' Conclave is like when in session, just turn out with us Saturday, Sunday and Monday and help to welcome in the new "baby," 1928. If you want a dose of good medicine that will make you laugh out loud, read "From Bill to Billious." Get the low-down on the high brows of Washington and Baltimore by reading "From Billious to Bill." BIG MONEY CAN BE MADE MARCEL WAVING LEARN THIS PROFESSION AT APEX COLLEGE 200 W. 135th St., Room 110 EDGECOMBE Enter Anytime—Pay While Learning INTERIOR DECORATION HIGHLIGHTS By D'Andre An Open Letter to the Installment Furniture Stores Doing Business in Harlem Gentlemen: Believing that you are desirous of continuing your business in Harlem; that is, selling your furniture to our group on the installment plan, we the undersigned openly and unflinchingly protest against the unscrupulously, cowardly, wanton practices of your establishments. Having made a complete survey of Harlem homes and Harlem furniture stores during the past six months, we find that the following conditions are not only destroying the morale of our families, but the public's confidence in all installment furniture buying. We charge that: 1. The honest customers are forced to pay the bills of dishonest, careless, destructive customers, who destroy, sell and remove to unknown addresses, furniture that you willingly deliver to their homes before securing references and credentials from them that would in all likelihood guarantee payment of same. 2. The customers who make cash purchases in installment furniture stores are unknowingly charged forty ($40.00) more on every hundred dollars; that is, the same furniture purchased in a strictly cash furniture store for four hundred ($400.000) dollars would cost a customer who buys for cash in your stores, about six hundred ($600.00) dollars. 3. Installment furniture stores intrigue prospects into buying on the installment plan by telling them that the installment price is only ten percent in advance of the retail cash value, whereas the difference is, in many stores forty, fifty, and in others as high as one hundred percent on retail. 4. Installment furniture stores quite conscious of the fact, that the average housekeeper would not buy on the installment plan discourage cash sales through their various advertising mediums, thereby receiving from each household from forty to one hundred percent more than would ordinarily be spent on furniture over a given period of three or four years. 5. The "five ($5:00) dollars down" and the "dollar down" cheap advertising policy and plans of the average installment furniture store has destroyed public confidence; though our group continues to make purchases they deliver a terrific blow by making payments only when they are forced to make them and thereby forcing into bankruptcy the few stores that are worthy of recognition. 6. The Upholstered furniture sold on the installment plan is of an inferior quality though widely advertised as the best for the price is seldom if ever worth half the amount paid. Not one of these suites purchased by our group for three, four or five hundred dollars excepting in rare cases can serve the smallest family, without re- Page Five pairs, more than two years. The managers will not bother to secure worthwhile suites though they are procurable at wholesale, a few dollars in advance of the cheaply made furniture, for once a customer, before a suite is paid for another from the same store is purchased since no down payment on such is required. Limited space will not permit the publication of the complete letter, however, the foregoing, we are sure will give you inside information that will perhaps enable you to understand your customers side of the thousands of sales made each month in Harlem to our honest families. We trust that you will answer this letter for the benefit of our readers who are earnestly awaiting information concerning your New Year's HOUSE CLEANING PARTY. Yours for a square deal The Installment Furniture Buyers' Protective Association of Negro Harlem, care of THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Office, New York City. Appreciation of MUSIC Appreciation of music is today recognized as an index to culture. In the homes of the more progressive families you may always find a piano, a radio or victrola. Our easy payment plan has made it possible for everyone to own one, two or three of these modern instruments. Are you planning the purchase of a Hardman, Peck or a Welte Mignon piano or player piano? We sell lots of them. Are you planning the purchase of a Freed-Elsman, Atwater Kent, Fada, Crosley or Bosch radio? Rudiolas! Yes, we sell loads. Why impose on your guest for the musical success of your party when a victrola, player piano or radio would save the embarrassing moments that always follow such impositions? "Tattler" readers may receive special discounts by presenting this advertisement at our store. Should you desire our representative to call and talk with you, kindly 'phone EDGECOMBE 8371 "D'Andre recommends" LAZAR MUSIC SHOPPE VICTROLAS-RADIOS-PIANOS 312 W. 145th St. N. Y. City Grace Giles DANCING KIDDIES In Another Big Song and Dance Revue Wednesday Nite, January 4, 1928 Renaissance Casino 138th Street & 7th Avenue Giving an exhibition of all the latest dances by the future stars of our Race Program begins from 11:30 until Admission $1.00, Boxes $5.00 Loges $3.00 Now on Sale at Miss Giles, 158 W. 131st St. Phone: Morningside 1032 AN BE MADE WAVING OFESSION AT COLLEGE t., Room 110 The Theatre THE FIRST EDITION EDITH SPENCER and LOTTIE GEE are turning the Lafayette patrons every sort of way but loose this week. If you have never seen Edith in her blush velvet boy suit, you have missed considerable. And can she Charleston! Somebody greets you with a smile that you wish was yours. I'm not touching that. That Greenlee and Drayton at The Lafayette At the Lafayette for a Christmas present to all of Harlem are Greenlee and Drayton—sharp no end—just back from a tour of Europe and those South Africas. They are elegant in their tuxes and the act in four languages really gets it. European to their toes and suave—the finished product. I love it. Otherwise they have a rather indifferent show save for Lottie Gee and Edith Spencer. Do you fancy sister acts? Well the Gee and Spencer girls put one over. First of all they can sing EDITH SPENCER and LOTTIE patrons every sort of way but loo seen Edith in her blush velvet bo able. And can she Charleston! S that you wish was yours. I'm not and maybe you don't believe it but that is a treat for Avenue shows. And when they harmonize, my, my, my. In one act Miss Edith dresses as a boy. Yes, she has a figure that can stand tight black velvet trunks, a white blouse, sox and flat heeled shoes. She sports a boyish bob that just won't quit. And that Lottie—what a darling baby. The bits evidently were clever but I had to sit so far in the back that I couldn't hear them. As yet I have not the sort of drag with the Lafayette that gets me a box seat. But one of the cleverest things was an Apache dance. In fact, Mistinguette, who originated the Apache hasn't a thing on that team. Don't know their names but do go see them. The girl worked in another act with one of the comedians and she is positively boneless. Incidently, her clothes are lovely. The comedy was good throughout and got no end of hands. To my mind the chorus was the weakest spot. Somehow I can't reconcile myself to ladies of the ensemble who are thick in the middle or over developed in the southern exposure. And there were three positively fat chorines in the line up. Someday plump ladies may come into their own again, but right through these narrows I'll take my chorus 18 and 98. Stagestruck. Happy New Year At The Almhabra Two weeks ago this department announced that the Alhambra had found its public. Monday night that same public made such a rush to gain admittance that the outside box office was wrecked and the pretty Hilda Beaubien was rescued unconscious from the debris. The police reserves were called out and in a short time, however, the enthusiastic mob was made to realize that the sold out sign meant just that. Those fortunates who squeezed through, apparently were well satisfied with the Xmas offering. The E GEE are turning the Lafayette pose this week. If you have never by suit, you have missed consideromebody greets you with a smile touching that. chorines were as clever as usual and the principals were not disappointing. Several new features have been added. Kent and Bernice, an eccentric team detract in no way from the high standard and the Gaines brothers fly about with no end of acrobatic stuff, if you like that sort of thing. Theresa Brooks remains to assist the Amanda Randolph who is further aided by a new charming Miss Mae Wells. I have learned that the gentleman who directs the ladies of the ensemble is none other than Mr. Addison Carey and do still award him the hand painted derby. You have noticed perhaps that the Tim Moores have been slighted in this report. So has Slim Henderson, and so Mantan. But if you were told how good they were every week, the impression might originate that there was applesauce in the woodpile. This we indignantly deny. Go and see for yourself. The Season's Greetings to Our Many Customers and Friends N. Y. Music Store RECORDS, PHONOGRAPHS, RADIOS, PIANOS 2514 EIGHTH AVE. Near 134th Street New York Hurtig and Seamon's Another great burlesque attraction, Dixon's Big Revue, will open at Hurtig and Seamon's Harlem Music Hall this coming Monday afternoon, playing a full week engagement. It is said that this vehicle is brimful of Cohenesqu. "Inger, such as only the illustrious George M. Cohen knows how to inject into a musical comedy production. And this revue of Dixon's contains a mixture of all the best features to be found in musical comedy, farce comedy and burlesque. The song features are catchy popu lar airs that win favor with the first note of introduction; the comedy is of a much higher variety than that found in the ordinary run of shows. As for the dancing, well it will be hard to find a better drilled chorus aggregation or a better looking one physically, than the girls of the Dixon ensemble. Geraldine McCauley is the star of the company and Fred Reeb the eccentric German comedian, is the featured member. Helen Gibson and Mildred Gaes are prominently placed on the program and Louis Price, Len Smith and Willie Kramer are a trio of singers and dancers that contribute effectively to the performance. The feminine contingent is said tc fairly ooze beauty and cleverness, including the chorus, which is the decorative fringe to all properly organized revues. These girls are said to be unusually prepossessing in physique, voice and agility. PHYSICIAN or DENTIST PREFERED EVELYN KANEY Tel. Audubon 8404 After 7 P. M. Tel. Audubon 1036 DAILY 2412 Seventh Ave., Apt. 1. Holiday Greetings From the New ALHAMBRA 126th St. and Seventh Ave. Now Playing—The Balance of the Week HAPPY NEW YEAR You see this greeting everywhere. It is the title of the Alhambra show. Start 1028 with Joyous Laughter. Two New Headliners KENT and BERNICE whirlwind dance entertainers also Rod La Roque in "What Wrong with the Women" EXTRA SPECIAL MIDNITE RAMBLE NEW YER'S EVE, SAT. DEC. 31 Buy reserved seats now Entire New Show Every Week JOYS OF 1928 Beginning Monday, January 2 Also Leo Maloney in "The Devil's Twin" A Right Up to the Minute Revue LAFAYETTE Seventh Avenue at 132nd St. Tel. Morn. 1811 ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1928 The Nationally Famous and Popular WHITMAN SISTERS In An Entirely New Production “1928’s REVUE” With An All Star Cast of Popular Favorites The Best Ever Clean and Wholesome First Time Presented in New York FEATURE PHOTO PLAY “THE MAIN EVENTS” The Dramatic Sensation of the Year. No Advance in Prices Midnight Show Friday 58-60 WEST 135th ST. THE LINCOLN THEATRE PHONE IARLEM 6180 ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1928 DRAKE & WALKER CO. OF 35 PEOPLE Chocolate Gal Revue And don’t forget the Jazz Band On The Screen Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday RONALD COLMAN & VILMA BLANKY “THE MAGIC FLAME” HURTIG & SEAMON’S HARLEM MUSIC HALL, 125th STREET, North-east Corner of 8th AVENUE ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1928 Henry Dixon Presents His All New BIG REVUE Up To The Minute In Every Detail NEW SONGS NEW DANCES NEW COSTUMES NEW SCENERY NEW COMEDY NEW FACES In Fact, Everything Is Absolutely New. The Cast Includes Fred Reeb Geraldine McCauley Len Smith HELEN GIBS WILLIE GRAMER MILDRED GAES Louis Price and 16 Dancing Brands. SUNDAY MIDNITE SHOW, JAN. 1, 1928 YOU CAN SMOKE IF YOU LIKE EVERY SUNDAY — Headline Vanderbilt Concert 10—All Star Ages—10 Popular Prices Two Shows Daily Matinee Evening Show Lady Cooke Plans Benefits A cablegram from Lady Cooke of London England, wealthy son of British nobility, whose adoration and esteem for Lil' Flo was irresistible, stated her desire to sponsor and personally direct the memorial fund in European countries. All Europe, especially Great Britain still mourn the loss of the famed Miss Mills, and express great anxiety to pay homage to her memory. Her sudden demise, THE INTERSTATE TATTLE after her prolonged stay abroad where she was no gloriously on deprived in their hearts, in oblivious their greatest regret and sorrow. Lady Cooke has already taken steps to arrange benefits in London, Paris, Liverpool, Glasgow and other cities. Ivan H. Brownlee, Noble Sissle, Josephine Harker, Layton and Johnstone, Paul Hobson, Williams and Taylor, Carpenter and Hatch and others have pressed keen desire to assist the memorial fund. --- Hurry and demand home in the other theatre. It does not depend on the support of our and audience, for it is the New Yorkers, under the management of Howard & Brookhart, that consistently maintained the and policy toward the colonies per former and an attitude of acceptance news toward the colonies population. For some reason, however, the official name of the coloured public is not well known to the colored public, some other houses of the community mostly become the brown league house in the wider West woman attend but are also considerable number. In the rest for example, there are more as a third of the audience in age of women. But in the lower house it almost exclusively a more culinary discussion. Thus while women and women is popular with the men folks of Harlem they would like them and thank them for a consequence in undertaking does not get into the group of the community as much as it should perhaps the made desirable of the home is just as well pleased to have things as they are to look that when they patronize a house and women, how they will be of good amusement adapted to more line traxy without too many comedies being made to the female element. At any rate the house is increasingly popular and is used The firm of Hardy & Preston possesses a long and illustrious history. In the show business of the past and in with a valuable history it has enjoyed especially intimate and intimate meetings with the respected business profession. Twenty years ago the firm booked Williams and Walters when they put the first original show on Broadway. From then on they built numerous original shows, including those at Rox and Hogan and Black Patterson by they took a lead in the production field and financed a tour of a very important company placing Houston Mr. Horkhall, new manager of the 16th Street Theatre, been with the firm recently since with chief in her of Apollo Theatre, now a movie house. He applies now high rental promotion and he now made house treasurer in 1972. Also holds that position our year in was made member of the Philharmonic a new house the Hall of & William Shakespeare had opened in full health. Not in the latter part of 1972 he your mind back to New York to become the manager of Horkhall & William Shakespeare New Theatre in East Street which now he will hold The image provided is too blurry and pixelated to accurately recognize any text or content. It appears to be a grayscale image with a blurry and indistinct appearance. when he may have been in the possession of the sister and the sister's sister . 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DON'T FORGET Surprise Professional Breakfast Dance Every Sunday Begins 12 Midnight PRIVES — SOUVENIRS — FAVORS MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESERVATIONS A very fine programme in new play ity at the Lawrence Theatre for New works, mounted by Charles Cooper, Kid Hypergamy, William Coulgart, Kittv Brown, Mick Coulgart, Mike Parrine, Larvette Mark, Terry Roan, Lennie Wilson and a second supporting cow The annually is of an uncommon or lay with first print and Kid Hammership playing position not summarily unless otherwise stated. Particularly memorable is the day light with those two antique gentleman cleverly imitating the trained pet lighting and decoratively with such capable servants as Parson and Henry the dancing one of a very often adorned those two drips some antique gentleman of the antique decorated and some formally applauded Greetings of the Season CONNIE'S INN 2221 SEVENTH AVENUE Leonard Harper Producer and Director Of The Revue The Final Word in High Class Nite Club Entertainment For Reservations, Phone: Morningside 5639 or 7339 Happy New Year and Contest Night Club Ebony Damville Club 99th STREET 1234 VINE Ebony Stompers Revue Never an Idle Moment Announcement !! S REDUCED CHING OLD VER 75c For Money Anywhere — GARDNER PINKETT, Prop. FORGET Nightfast Dance Every Sunday 2 Midnight ENIKS — FAVORS BEAK'S RESERVATIONS Theatre The BAMBOO INN St. 139-140th Sts. & 7th Ave. CHING REVUE DANCING Henri Saparo's Orchestra Money Brown, Hilda Rogers, Edna Taylor and Evy of Bronze Two Shows: ```markdown ``` --- New Year's EVE. Sat. Dec. 31st Picturesque Pompous Riotous Revelry Noisemakers, Confetti and all that goes 4 - Orchestras - 4 TEAR YOURSELF TO PIECES OF FUN See! See! Battling Kid 1928 Knock Pop '1927' for a Row of Kiddie Kars. See! the last gasps of the Old Man Help! Put the final touches to his Old Carcass STARTS AT 3:00 P. M. DANCING TILL DAWN SAVOY World's Finest Ballroom Lenox Avenue, 140-141" Street New Year's DAY Sun. Jan. 1st Here's a Night and a day! * * Things Start Popping at 8:30 * * Get the Girl Friend to get the Boy Friend to get their friends to get their Load of Supreme Enjoyment * * It'll be too bad if you miss it. EVERYBODY WILL BE HAPPY Dancing Till Dawn A FEAST OF UNUSUAL EVENTS 347,365 Sq. Miles of Dancing :4 - Orchestras - 4 SAVOY World's Finest Ballroom Lenox Avenue, 140-141" Street New Year's DAY Mon. Jan. 2nd FINALE FROLIC We hope you won't Feel Hurt to Know That 4 - Orchestras - 4 will keep you dancing till 3 A. M. HUNDREDS OF SURPRISES by the gallon RAH! RAH! 1928 HERE'S a Matinee that starts at 3 P. M. and continues for hours and hours—12 of them. SAVOY World's Finest Ballroom Lenox Avenue, 140-141" Street IF you will excuse my bold proceedings, I will turn over to page One Thousand Nine Hundred and TwentyEight, and while doing so, I shall quote a few of the last words spoken on the Cross at Calvary. "May this cup pass from me." I arise to declare 1927 was one sorry up-hill grind, with only a precious few reaching the top. But with renewed vigor and a wealth of hope, I reach for a fresh grasp on the hand of the approaching stranger, 1928. What will the harvest be? As per usual, resolutions are in order and will be strictly adhered to for at least two weeks to two months. The period following, is taken up making good excuses for breaking them and otherwise lying to one's self and friends. I have never resolved to do or not to do. I find it exceptionally hard to keep any one of the Ten Commandments, which are of long standing with a Hell-fire penalty as a persuader, I am doubly certain I would fall miserably on any hurriedly thought-out resolutions which could be violated at will. From a psychological point of view, I find that condition of the mind commonly called "Discontent" will receive all laurels for its unprecedented popularity. It is the most cherished affliction of the mind. This is the era of much "beefing" and discontent. Yes, I "beef" and "beef" aplenty, for I will say, as do the rest, "I have something to "beef about". And so it goes, that every creature has his little "red wagon" to haul his "blues" around in and you can't get away from it. For example: You might start off with me and just think of the great distance between me and money (very simple). On the other hand, think of Henry Ford's front pockets, and he is still pouting because his "Poace Ship" could not stop the biggest back alley fight on record, or the folks of U. S. A. insist upon his holding forth at the White House. Ninotoon Hundred and Twenty-eight will make no change in this particular condition, but will continue to increase, rather than decrease, the blood thirstiness for something we shouldn't have. It is only a condition that "after you get what you want, you don't want it." The New Year has a rather distasteful significance to the boys who have enjoyed the success of staving off the ravages of matrimony. While they are happy to be in receipt of a New Year, it will not add to their comforts to know it to be Leap Year. You will find women as eager to leap at the question at the sounding of the Leap Year Gong, as a fire engine horse at the sounding of a fire alarm. I hope this year will bring fewer false alarms, although those men of misfortune, whose domestic relations go up in smoke, might let it be known that the ex-wife brought it on herself. It requires a "tough egg" to tell a woman a "cold no" on the back of her proposal, and am inclined to believe many women are cognizant of the average man's regard for her feelings. On two occasions, when under the influence of much strong drink, I was accused of having requested the respective ladies' hearts and hands until they could better their conditions. But after I had taken myself up and learned of my sacrilegious utterances, I was flithy with humiliation and made straight for the temple and wept. 'Twas there I was cleansed, and have been fighting whiskey ever since. During my nights and days on earth, I have gone through any number of freakish "carryings on", but have never had the chance to "cop" the thrill of being proposed to. The only reason I can give is the negative expression usually found on my countenance. I am hungry for this particular thrill with great anticipation, and with my clean linen on, I shall await the coming of Leap Year, 1928. This is a discontented world. Beauty Secrets By Mme. Sara W'ashington There can not be too much stress put on the importance of not using other people's combs and brushes. Innumeral scalp diseases are caught in such practise and should be guarded against strenuously, regardless how abundant or beautiful a person's hair may be you should not use their brush. They may suffer from a mild form of dandruff, but dandruff is a disease and very contageous. Then again, it is not fair for you to use their brush as you may have dandruff which contracted by the other person may result in baldness. You don't use another's tooth brush, so why use another's hair brush. Individual combs and brushes are just as essential as tooth brushes. Each member of the family should have and use their own combs and brushes. They also should sterilize them frequent- THE INTER-STATE TATTLER ly by boiling or soaking in a solution of one teaspoon of formalin to a pint of water. The bristles of the brush will not become so soft if rinsed in water in which a bit of alum has been added. I have often noticed many women who were extremely careful of their personal cleanliness, but are given to borrowing combs from each other. This is particularly noticeable at social functions and upon the beaches where anybody's comb is eagerly sought. This is emphatically a most dangerous practice. Make it a rule not to lend or borrow hair combs or brushes, and another good thing tc discontinue is the trying on of each other's hats. Kingston, N. Y. The Tattler man will start to take names if the boys do not look out. You know who I mean—those of you who are meeting downtown every Sunday night. Watch your step. P. C. wants to look out for C. C. Enough said. M. D., what is the trouble with you? Why don't you come out sometimes? "Straw Hat" has left his boarding place. That's funny. H. D., we hope that you will keep the job. H. R., the butchers are talking about you and if they don't change their minds, something is going to happen. Napoleon Bonapard. Sunday. . . Have been out all rule is B. Y. O. L. However, that night celebrating my tenth anniversary; so I slept peacefully the spirit is the thing. In spite of entire day, which means I missed the o'fay percentage, you feel that the N. A. A. C. P. Tea to which here is a Harlem cabaret which is came George Jean Nathan and Lil- frequented by Harlemites. Friday, December 30, 1987 Between By LADY Sunday. . . . Have been out all night celebrating my tenth anni- versary; so I slept peacefully the entire day, which means I missed the N. A. A. C. P. Tea to which came George Jean Nathan and Lil- lian Gish. I always was unlucky. * * * Monday. . . . Blue day. Just one theatre after the other would be lovely if I didn't have to rush back and grind out why I like the show and what tickled me into a smart saying. I dropped into Smalls' to get a slant on the Apex Cabaret Party. Discovered Dick Thomas, Jacque Pinkett, Jean Holmes, "Puss" Sanders, whose name is really William, Charlie Johnson, down from the Maine Woods, Czarina George, who is now an Apex, John Downings, Marcia Lansing and you know with whom, Eunice Shreeves, Alex Jackson, Dr. Bill Herbert, and away in the corner Bennie Butler. Now that dirt's out! *** Tuesday. . . . H— of a time. Fought all day and night with the printers, proof readers, press foremen and all the big Tattler bosses. What a life! But didn't you like those Omega men. Never no bad looking one—and that Charlie Davis! Oh, ain't he cute, dearie? * * * Wednesday. . . Christmas comes but once a year, but once a lifetime would suit me. Tried to do it all in one day. Naughty Lady Nicotine! Paid no mind to all the clever little signs about shop early mail early. Will somebody please tell me how to get my Christmas money early. The rest would be easy. Anyhow, I did all my Christmas Wednesday—sent cut my two cards and wrapped my one present. Very busy! * * * Thursday. . . Ah! Didn't we have fun—that Fifth Avenue basement cabaret where the entertainers look their race, the owners belong to "our group" and "our white folks' come nightly to get local color, or whatever excuse they offer, for not being able to break away from that sixty year old habit which produces so many mulattoes. * * * It's toss it here, and toss it there and never no care about where you toss it at the Sugar Cane. There are no elegant decorations to harm, no highly polished floors to be scratched, no soft velour rugs to burn—no nothin'. Just four walls, a none to secure band-stand, tables and iron chairs. On state occasions, there is straw on the floor, but the Sugar Cane needs no interior decorations. * * * It has Margaret Ricks and Myra Johnson, whom the patrons greet as long lost sisters and who truly know a dozen new wiggles and contortions of the Charleston. It boasts of waiters who hop, skip, pat and stomp, but who never walk or ritz you. It has an orchestra—goodness knows what name it works under—that isn't the best I've heard, but so darned peppy. It has no kitchen, but a man all in white comes in and out with the best sandwiches. And the house --- * * * Of course, one finds Carl Van Vechten there, but that is only another way of saying it has a large colored patronage. On the floor are the ordinals of Covarrubies' Negro Drawings, around the walls multimillionaires—their ladies inermine, Russian sable, and jewelled down. The collegiates in their black bear coats with flappers hung on their arms, a doctor, a lawyer or two, always a sailor, the stage folks from Broadway and the Stroll—all make it to Jerry Preston's Sugar Cane where sugar babies raise cane. And I like it because its native and Mr. Hodge Podge Hollingworth makes you feel welcome and if you "stand in" you can go in the back room and put your feet on the stove and talk to Mr. Jerry. * * * Friday. . . Great was the excitement on Seventh Avenue at 135th Street this afternoon when the second Ford to be delivered in the East, and the first to be seen on the streets of Harlem, drove up to the Tattler office to take me for a spin. Amid yells of "Here it is! Look at the Ford!— Isn't it cute?"—I was piloted through the crowd that had quickly gathered and landed into the back seat of a smart grayish blue sedan. * * * My first question of Henry Harris, who was my host and happens to be New York's only colored Ford salesman, was "Is this a special built?" They are not all upholstered like this." For the interior was quite swank and everything. After much honking of a horn that didn't sound like a Ford horn, the crowd gave away and we glided off. Glided is just the wcrd because Miss Elizabeth has pneumatic tires and Houdalie shock absorbers. * * * We headed straight for 145th Street and the hill to prove that a hill in high at 35 is no trick. A few bad side streets rode like boulevards, traffic meant nothing to the four wheel brakes, and when we reached the speed way, oh boy! 65 with never no stop. By the time I had landed safe and sound at 2285, I was asking how could one get a Ford sport model coupe. Not until April. * * * I hated to see the blue Elizabeth sail back to Mr. DeLisser of the DeLisser Motors, Inc., who had won her for having sold the greatest number of Ford tractors in 1927. She had entertained, among other notables, Mayor Walker, the Motor Vehicle Commissioner and the Borough Presidents, but I bet she liked me best of all because I called her cute and pretty. * * * Saturday. . . Took in the Oriental Exposition at Madison Square Garden with the Night Hawk. He had a wonderful time because he lucked upon some Chinese peanuts (being of distant W. I. descent, he is very fond of all brands of pea nuts) and met a couple of sloe doeeyed beauties. (Being a handsome male, he is very fond of pulchritudinous ladies of eighteen years of age and one hundred eighteen pounds avoirdupois.) Lady Nicotine thoroughly enjoyed the evening because she got besquirted with a half dozen kinds of heavy oriental perfumes (being slightly barbarous, she has a penchant for highly polished nails and clinging perfumes), and discovered the best orangeade in seven counties. --- Sunday. . . . Christmas gift! Played Santa Clause all morning and got rewarded with sleughs of eggnog and everything. I know you won't believe it because nobody that I have told so far does but among the varieties of liquid refreshments was a German liquer very sweet and delicious and full of particles of gold—honest to good good. Yes, I'm sober. The tree at Times Square is gorgeous—a mass of green lights. A Merry Christmas to all New York and strangers within her gates. FELIX BREHM Would you like your charm and personality portrayed in a pleasing and artistic manner? If so, see a photographer with years of European experience. 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THE CAFE 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. Arouse Your Ambition LEARN THE APEX SYSTEM OF SCIENTIFIC BEAUTY CULTURE A profession at which there is more money to be made than any other legitimate business. THE CHORAL SCHOOL 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 Friday, December 30, 1987 SPORT SPORT SPARKLES (By BENNIE BUTLER) Amateur Basketball AMATEUR basketball which local sport world some a while rears its crushed about this time of the year Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Phi Alpha renew old feuds on the courts. In ye olden days when Salem-Crescents, Alpha, the teams from Brooklyn and rampant, interest was keen point. But today basketball hibernating and only now are to revive public interest. A MATEUR basketball which had such a strong hold on local sport world some fifteen years ago, every once a while rears its crushed and bleeding head. Invariably about this time of the year the college frats, Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi and Alpha Phi Alpha renew old feuds of school days on the courts. In ye olden days when St. Christopher, Salem-Crescents, Alpha, the Spartans and teams from Brooklyn and New Jersey were rampant, interest was keen and at the fever Bennie Butler point. But today basketball and amateur athletics are hibernating and only now and then make sporadic efforts to revive public interest. This is hard to understand. Basketball has proven a profitable field for the amateur clubs, and such church institutions as St. Christopher and Salem have gained prominence by the athletic activities of their heroic sons. Of the two, Salem has produced more talent in the athletic and theatrical world. Between them they have sponsored the efforts of practically every athlete and theatrical performer of note in the amusement world. But the "Glory that was Rome" has vanished into dim recollections of the past. Why? One would think that the value of amateur athletics having been proven time and time again, not only in the schools but in the church as well, that the churches would see fit to encourage such activities to the fullest. These basketball dances, are again proving popular and to the frat organizations must be given a world of credit for keeping alive the interests in basketball. McVey Trims Greb Willie Greb (white) was no opponent for Jack McVey last Monday night in the feature ten-round bout at the St. Nicholas Arena and was handily defeated by the Harlem welterweight. McVey was never extended and took things easy. He seemed amused at the frantic efforts of the white boy and good naturedly was contented to let Willie go the distance. Fighting in his usual methodical manner, Jack deliberately walked into his opponent, forcing the latter to lead, and then Jack would counter with short rights to body or left hooks to the head and body. Three times Willie went tumbling to the canvas from jarring smashes. The second and nine-count time was near the end of the fourth round, when Greb went down from a rap on the jaw. In the sixth session Willie was on the floor again. Prior to these two knockdowns the white youngster was also on the canvas in the second canto. It was a poor fight because of its one-sidedness. Greb was certainly no match for McVey in any department of the manly art. He was completely outclassed and had Jack been in an evil humor, the fight would have been over in four or five rounds. The fans booed McVey because of his nonchalant way of forcing the fighting. He is entirely too artistic for the gallery fans, who were unable to clearly see and appreciate the masterly workmanship of this truly great athlete. McVey had a slight advantage in the weights, scaling 151 pounds to Greb's 146%. Get the low-down on the high brows of Washington and Baltimore by reading "From Billious to Bill." ch had such a strong hold on fifteen years ago, every once and bleeding head. Invariably and at the fever Bennie Butler all and amateur athletics are and then make sporadic efforts Godfrey Scores K. O. PITTSBURG, Tuesday.—George Godfrey scored another quick victory here last night, when he knocked out Soldier Jones (white), Canadian heavyweight, after fifty five seconds of the first round. The knockout came near to being a fatal one as Jones was out for almost an hour. Two doctors worked heroically over him and he was taken to his hotel, where a physician was kept in constant attendance for several hours. Body blows caused the knockout. The Soldier rushed from his corner swinging his right from the floor. George stepped back and the Soldier shot another terrific right, which Godfrey side-stepped drove terrific right and left-hand smashes to the white man's body. Jones then tried with his left and Godfrey lifted him from the floor with a vicious left and followed with a right to the heart. Jones fell with a thud that shook the ring and caused the flooring to bend in. He writhed in pain, with mouth gaped open as the referee started the fatal count. He had to be aided to his corner and dressing room. Godfrey weighed 240 pounds and the Canadian 184½. In the semi-final, Garfield Johnson, another colored heavyweight, hailing from Seattle, Wash., defeated George Reus of Philadelphia in eight fast rounds. Edwards Gets Mark The Canadian A. A. U. has credited four foreign athletes with establishing new marks and six Canadian athletes as new record holders. Phil Edwards, the speedy South American of color is the new record holder for the one thousand yard run, he stepping the distance in the fast time of two minutes, thirteen and two-fifth seconds. Although Phil received his training in the United States, he is a British subject. While possessing considerable natural ability, he did not show at his best until he had had the systematic coaching of the expert trainers at New York University. Edwards is more than likely to represent Canada in the 1928 Olympics at Holland. Having failed to take out citizenship papers or make application for such, the elongated ebony grey-hound cannot represent Uncle Sam. But Phil is eager to measure strides with the world's best half milers and to gratify his ambitions, will have to sport the Union Jack and Maple Leaf of England's North American Empire. Lee to Fight White Canada Lee, graduate of the simon-pure ranks, tackles Billy White, hard hitting Jersey City battler, in the main six-round fracas at the Olympia A. C. Saturday night. Danny Frush, veteran English featherweight, is booked for a session with Sammy Childs. PETER J. BURKE The Rens Win Twice Bob Douglas' sturdy champs scored two victories during the Christmas holidays and contrary to the spirit of the hour of "Peace On Earth" and etc., they took sweet revenge in the second triumph. Sunday evening at their old stamping grounds, the Renaissance Casino, they defeated the New York Aces, 40 to 23 in a spirited game before nearly two thousand fans. Then. Monday evening, they trimmed their recent conquerors, the Brooklyn Dodgers, 27 to 17. In winning the last game, Bob's cohorts scored a moral victory as well as a physical triumph. They were out seeking revenge in this fracas and determined to reverse the defeat suffered at the hands of these bold Brooklynites at the Renaissance Casino several weeks ago. But the lads from the other side of the big bridges were full of fight and played a hard courageous game. They fought every second of the contest and proved that their triumph in the first game was by no means a fluke. Both teams played a defensive game and gave a great demonstration of close guarding seldom seen. No better proof of the defensive play can be given than the fact that but eight field baskets were registered. The Rens caged five and the visitors 3. In the preliminary game, the Tattler Girls easily defeated the Waco Maids by a 19 to 4 score. The Tattler team proved too fast and clever at passing and shooting for their opponents. Captain Helen Roberts was the high scorer, accounting for ten of her team's markers. Estelle Richardson also played a sterling game as did the whole team. But the work of these two players stood out. The score and line-up: RENAISSANCE G. F. P. Flall 4 4 12 Ricks 5 1 11 Saunders 1 1 3 Mayers 4 2 10 Slocum 1 1 3 Sautch 0 1 1 Totals 15 10 40 N. Y. ACES G. F. P. Weir 3 1 7 Kampmeyer 1 1 1 Kampmeyer 1 1 3 Grobe 2 3 7 Schultise 0 2 2 Stutchberry 2 0 4 Totals 8 7 23 RENAISSANCE G. F. P. Ricks 1 1 3 Flall 0 4 4 Saunders 2 5 9 Sautch 0 5 5 Mayers 2 2 6 Totals 5 17 27 B'KLYN DODGERS G. F. P. Frost 1 2 4 Byers 0 2 2 Place 0 0 0 Gluck 1 7 9 Driscoll 1 0 2 Totals 3 11 17 Hubbard After Title De Hart Hubbard, the world's and Olympic running broad jump champion has tossed his Kelly into the select circle of 9:2:5 hundred yard runners and boldly announces that he will strive for a place in the dash events on the United States Olympic Team. Hubbard is one of the best sprinters the West has ever produced. Only his remarkable jumping has prevented him from making a more determined bid for premier honors in the short races. For some reason or other, De Hart neglected his racing form, apparently being satisfied with his undisputed honors in the running broad jump. Hubbard also has the hop skip and jump record at his mercy any time he wants to establish new figures. When in form there's no athlete to compete with him in the running broad and the hope, skip and jump events. Honey Brown Wish her many Friends A Bountiful and Happy New Year with New Joys all Through 1928. NEW YORK'S GREATEST MASQUERADE BALL Dancing from 3 P. M. All Day 12 CONTINUOUS HOURS Of Dancing and Joy 25 -- Beautiful Hostesses -- 25 From whom you can select your dance partner TICKETS PURCHASED IN ADVANCE, $1.10 AT THE DOOR, $2.20 BOXES, $6.00; Loges, $5.00 Secure Your Reservations and Tickets Now From Mr. Edward B. Lynch at the RENAISSANCE BALLROOM. 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Bacote, M.D., announces the opening of his medical office at Mill E| Fayette Street, also conducting a free clinic for children every Wednesday from 9 to 12. Dr. Bacote is a graduate from Columbia University. A spiritualistic meeting was held last week at the home of Rev. A. Shears, 171 Renwick Place, connected by Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. John Jackson, of Buffalo, N. Y. These brings full knowledge to the past and were quite enthusiastic about the future. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Tippon extended their appreciation of being in Syracuse and meeting such splendid people and wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. They hope to be with us again in the very near future. Wm.. H. Jackson, representative for Colored publications, remarks: "It was well attended by both white and colored." *** The Parkers Restaurant recently opened its doors at 606 E. Washington Street and wishes to be remembered. * * * The A. M. E. Zion Church rally beginning January 1st and ending the third Sunday in March are hoping to raise one thousand dollars. The Irving Christian Home for Colored Women and Girls, sleeping, eating and employment, recently opened its doors at 414 Irving Avenue. \* \* \* What will be your Resolution for the New Year? I resolve to let all men alone, Z. Z. Z. I resolve to work seven days a week and take care of my own home, also mind my own business, leaving yours alone. M. A. W. Mrs. Sadie Fletcher, I resolve to be far better than I was the past year financially. J. E. you are supposed to be a married woman with children so why not leave J. T. alone. B. T. says she is not worried about J. T. and his lady friends. I gave him to anyone that wanted him last summer and you can have the job again. I won't cry. So don't think either of you are putting anything over. I know everything. I see L. M. has a new papa. Where is Old daddy? *** Mr. Walter R. Farrish and Engineer Harper held a meeting at the Clark Music Store Building Friday December 16th., to adjust minor legal matters relating to several offers of financial capital by Syndicates. Represented here by Attorney John Mahon, Chamber of Commerce Building and Dr. Julius Gottlieb, Woolworth Building representing a large manufacturer with a plant in Rochester. "We are going to hang together or hang separately" according to Mr. Solomon Harper who says he believes Colored People are able to cooperate with each other in business as well as in societies and churches. The Irving Christian Home, recently opened its doors for Colored Women and girls, sleeping, eating and employment at 414 Irving Ave. A party of ladies of twelve decided to give a Banquet in honor of the greatest singer, evanagelist, in America, Mrs. Lula Mae Butler Hurse, of which was held on Thursday evening Dec. 8th at the Savoy Hotel and on Friday evening a banquet was given in honor of Dr. R. A. Carroll, Presiding Elder, of Spotsburgh, S. C. Those seated at the table were: Dr. R. A. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Farrish, Mrs. Rev. A. Shears, Mrs. Isbelle Taylor, Mrs. Emma Johnson, Mr. Joseph Holdman, Miss Johnson and Miss Sharlott Crawford. There will be a play entitled "The Unknown Faith" given under the auspices of Mrs. Helene Jordan Scott, in the Parish Rooms of the St. Philip's Episcopal Church, on Thursday evening Dec. 29th. The marriage of Mr. Edward Bush to Miss Kattie Mae Stamps, did not take place at the residence of their parents, but at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buck. S. H. you had better stop messing around if you don't you will loose your home. J. T. are you really gone to the bad? O. C. are you really asleep? Well why don't you open your eyes? You know the Tattler man sees everything Hey! Hey! Say, H. W. you think you're wise, but leave it to me Old Top. L. W. isn't there no more Huch? It seems so. Look out J. W. you said, white. E. W. don't think because you are now 417 that you are too far away. We will find you don't care how far you go. Buffalo. N. Y. Say, Harold Whiting. Met Doc. Hyder and some of his musical boys. They have heard of your reforming and having joined church. They say, "Good boy," but wonder how come. ★ ★ ★ Mr. Sam Campbell of 168 West 133rd Street, New York City, sends a Merry Christmas to Mr. Charles Hall of 135 Walnut Street, Buffalo. Say Gang, Nat Pailin says, "Merry Christmas." Hughie Walk and Joe Breen are in the Big City. Just fat and handsome. * * * Well, friends, am signing off now, for it is "home for Christmas." That's my slogan. I am a spoke in the Hub and I need the complete wheel—Nettie Jackson. Say, Harold Whiting. Met Doc. Hyder and some of his musical boys. They have heard of your reforming and having joined church. They say, "Good boy," but wonder how come. Mr. Sam Campbell of 168 West 133rd Street, New York City, sends a Merry Christmas to Mr. Charles Hall of 135 Walnut Street, Buffalo. Say, Gang. Nat Pailin says, "Merry Christmas." Hughie Walk and Joe Breen are in the Big City, just fat and handsome. ★ ★ ★ Well, friends, am signing off now, for it is "home for Christmas". That's my slogan. I am a spoke in the Hub and I need the complete wheel . . . Nettie Jackson. Kansas City Society Mamie Smith of the 711 company fame, and "whammer" of blues was the house guest of Mrs. Mary Lou Darden of 2314 Flora Avenue. Also wish to introduce at this time, Mrs. Anthony J. Thurman of Oklahoma City who is visiting Mrs. Darden also. * * * Mr. F. Shann purchased a sable coat for his "better half" this week. Wonder how much he won? * * * The Kansas City Call gave their Annual Christmas party for the children of Kansas City Christmas eve. Miss Mable Lewis who has just recently returned from Europe sang several numbers. Hope you did not miss attending. *** Mr. and Mrs. Harrison of La-Crosse, Virginia, announced the marriage of their daughter, Clara, to Mr. Walter Scott in August of last year. Now who said a woman couldn't keep a secret? Mrs. Lulu B. Kennedy, librarian of Western University, left Sunday for Cleveland to be the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Myers Mrs. Myers will be remembered as Miss Charlotte Kennedy. * * * Mrs. Mamye Stanton of Pocatello, Idaho, is the guest of her daughters, Mesdames A. L. Howard and F. N. Burns. Mrs. Sybil S. Lewis of Jersey City, N. J., will be the holiday guest of her mother. (Continued on page 15) Atlantic City Society Mr. Paul Brown motored to Rochester, N. Y., to spend the holidays, while Mrs. James Y. Campbell deposited his bag in Lawnside, N. J., for a hot minute, before making his accustomed runs. * * * Monroe D. Dowling is in New York attending the sixteenth annual conclave of the Omega Psi Phi of which he is a member. *** Mrs. Eleanora Lamkins and son, Russell, are spending their vacation in West Virginia. * * * Mrs. Alberta Goss is enjoying the genial hospitality of the South for the holidays. * * * The Atlantic City Study Center of which Miss Julia Goens is president, held its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening in the main auditorium of the Indiana Avenue school when holiday greetings and gifts were exchanged between the teachers. Among those present were: Miss Ruth Satchell, Miss Jewel Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dempsey, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hayes, Mrs. Eva Batey, Miss Julia Goens, Mr. and Mrs. McLeod, Miss Clarice Brooks, Miss Clarice Barnes, Miss Alice Hershaw, Miss Martha Bascom, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Goss, Miss Alice Banton, Miss Estell Powell, Miss Marceline Lewis, Miss Anna Green, Miss Arneita Hamilton, Miss Grace Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hoxter, Miss Lenore Scott, Miss Ruth West, Mis Gwendolyn Herbert, Miss Naonii Dickerson, Miss Novelle Major, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weddington, Mis Amaza P. Morris, Mrs. Nan Smith, Miss Dorothy Johnson, Miss Catherine Boddy, Miss Teresa Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McGuinn, Miss Ruth Scott, Mrs. Rebeca Nash, Messrs. James Campbell, Paul Brown, Wesley Green, A. A. Hamm, Ferdinand Newton, Nathaniel Spence, Monroe Dowling, John Satchell, Norris Mantley, W. Hibberd Smith, T. Montgomery Greggory, Morgan, W. F. Dickerson, W. T. Yancey, Carl Caxton, Dr. Fred Murray, Dr. J. H. Scott, R. T. Lockett, and many others. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hayes, of 506 N. Indiana Avenue, entertained at dinner Wednesday evening to usher in a season of holiday festivities that will continue until the second week in the new year. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dempsey, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Land, Mrs. Ethel Harvey, Misses Mary Paige, Elonore McIntyre, Amaza P. Morris, Lenora Scott, Irma Ferguson, Julia Goens, Clara Lane, Dr. Frey Murray; Dr. P. H. Scott, Messrs. John Martin, Richard S. Allen, Ferdinand C. Newton, Carl Caxton, Monroe Dowling, and Richard T. Lockett. * * * Rev. Barton of Niagara Falls is in the city for the holidays. * * * Julia Goens went to Baltimore to look 'em over for a few days. * * * Here's wishing you all a very Prosperous and Happy New Year. * * * The Lambs Social Club held a Social Party at the well known Burton's Cottage last week. Champions of the game of whist were given an opportunity to demonstrate their skill. Dancing was in full swing. * * * After a brief shutdown, the Savoy Theatre reopened Christmas Day with the famous Whitman Sisters troupe of thirty, with an entirely new show. The troupe returned to the Savoy by special request and is playing to large audiences twice daily. The proceeds to the opening were donated to provide for needy persons in the Second Ward. The show will remain in Atlantic City for only one week and from thence to New York City. Signing off until next week ALYSE MAE HERSHAW. ATLANTIC CITY THE NATION'S PLAYGROUND Edited by E. D. Roberts ROOM 24. ATLANTIC INSURANCE BLDG. The image shows a person with a light-colored face and dark hair styled in a voluminous manner. They are wearing a dark-colored top with a high collar. The background is indistinct and blurry, making it difficult to discern any specific details. MME. JEANETTE BOGEN MOORE added ne whonors to her already brilliant record at the recent recital in Atlantic City. She is now on an Easter tour. It is needless to say that we are very proud of her and wish her continued success. MME. JEANETTE BOGEN MOORE added ne whonors to her already brilliant record at the recent recital in Atlantic City. She is now on an Easter tour. It is needless to say that we are very proud of her and wish her continued success. Leroy Williams, proprietor of the Bacarach Giants Cafe, 51 N. Kentucky Avenue, dined 400 guests at his Annual Christmas Dinner at the Cafe on Christmas Day. It is an annual practice of the well known, popular proprietor to banquet his many friends who also look forward to this yearly custom. Williams is well liked around the seashore where he is friend to many and has gained the love and respect of all with whom he comes in contact. He is a shrewd, progressive, young business man, always ready to assist whenever necessary. The "big layout" was prepared by his manager, L. Coles, MME. JEANETTE BOGEN MORE already brilliant record at the record is now on an Easter tour. It is n proud of her and wish her contin who delighted the crowd with entire satisfaction. The affair was excellently conducted. * . * * The Jolly Rogers Social Club gave its first anniversary celebration and dance at Fitzgerald's Auditorium last Tuesday evening. The membership consists of a large number of youngsters who were very energetic in making the affair the big success which it was. The popular auditorium was packed with the younger set. Henry Holden is president; Nathaniel Childs, vice-president; Williard Derrq, secretary, and James Morton, treasurer. C. M. Cain of the Y. M. C. A. is adviser of the club. The attendance of the affair was by invitation. * * * The Liberty Apartment Hotel was all dolled up for Christmas. Everything seemed so cheerful. Even its popular manager, Frederick W. Johnson, who was complaining of a bad cold, suddenly caught the spirit of Christmas and cheered up. The hotel attendants THE INTER-STATE TATTLER ATIC CITY ION'S PLAYGROUND by E. D. Roberts ATIC INSURANCE BLDG. were kept quite busy as the holiday guests began flowing in from all quarters. Trunks and baggages of all sorts were rolling in. By the way, Santa Claus brought an excellent gift to the hotel in the form of a brand new telephone operator, imported all the way from Greenville, S. C., and Fred introduced me to the beautiful young lady whose name is Miss Clyde Brier. Now I can see Fred's scheme of keeping the hotel filled. She is pretty. Late arrivals at the Liberty Apartment Hotel included: the Whitman Sisters troupe of thirty, P. A. Belt and wife, N. Y.. W. F. Reed, Philadelphia; Mrs. Clo OORE added ne whonors to her ment recital in Atlantic City. She needless to say that we are very aued success. Brown, Jr., N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. James Muller, Philadelphia Pa.; F. B. Payton, Chicago, Ill.; Godfrey Washington, N. Y.; John Smith and Bert Gaines, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bell, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Spriggs, Goldsboro, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Young, Philadelphia; Mrs. Marie Chapman, N. Y. OPEN ALL YEAR Steam Heat, Room By Day Electric, Baths $1.50 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 Attenadne Phone: Marine 6289 JOHN R. MAJOR FUNERAL DIRECTOR 101 N. NEW YORK AVE. Atlantic City, N. J. ( . a Page . S ne Philadelphia Section , MISS COOLBREEZE OF QUAKERTOW N ; rX Friday, December 30, 1927 have we that we didn’t have that we did have last year? worst liabilities? Have we ii ever make the grade? Self- -remedial measures. Resoluti * | But, what for the New Year? Will it forget to-come in on time . and thus give us a few more min- utes to question? Nay, for this infant, 1928, is a leap year, the feminists’ have it, and so ordered. Never no lateness! * * * Mencken, our bachelor journal- ist, says that, in normal life, a man is selected by woman and so directed. May I ask a question? If you are selected, directed, de- feathered by the fairer sex, or- dinarily;—how do you expect to in- dependently survive in 1928, or, in fact, to survive at all? Who, then, invented the Leap Year and for what purpose? Isn’t it a neces- sity? Must was, ain’t is! well then! * * * In comparing New Years 1927 with New Years 1928—I, at first, became discouraged and disap- peinted; but after glancing at the morning paper and realizing that every headline bespoke tragedy— I found my silver lining and my desire to carry on anew with the New Year. - x * Will I ever amount to anything? Here’s my answer! Perhaps, but who really wants to amount ta anything? It’s So nice, like this’ However, I suggest the following helps: Never no “loud and wrong:— quiet and out of order, Never no South Street; stay in the Roadside. Never no white liquor: red arsenic is better. Never no “Ofay” or “Jig”: “Eddy” and “Mose”, from now on. Never no crusher: Page the love- children, You know what I mean? * * * But, back to the holidays. The four Dutrieuilles, the three Ta- bournes, the two Browns, the Mau- jians and their Le-opards, Lelia. Bill, Marian, Lindsay, and the Lin- coln Quartette went carolling. The trip could not have spread more joy than it possessed. They sang from three cars, throughout the various parts of the city. At each, resting place, a hot repast was served; but to the charming Mrs. Norwood goes the red ribbon. -Her reception would inspire any- one to build a town in Bethlehem. or to be silent on a freezing night. After the last carol had been sung, the singers returned to the cozy home of the Dutrieuilles where a delicious breakfast was served. In the midst of the merriment, a loud noise was heard. Day had broken ine and cen— “Wome Tamec!” iy SM RED ee CRN SPS | AplNRRL Wan ONO last year? What haven’t we Have we gotten rid of ow icreased our assets? Will we analysis necessarily results in ons are then in order! % for Virginia; Mr. Carter Thomas kicked out for Pittsburgh; “Pat’ Brown went to Kentucky to get his right amount of wine and saggy fruit cake. * * = Our own dear Strickland ar. rived Saturday from Howard look ing like a brand new million. Af ter enjoying his Christmas dinner with Dad, the town became too small. Don’t blame you boy friend, Philadelphia is lonesome, and it isn’t all in the head, either That’s that! * * * Dr. Lennon’s only son, James, came up from D. C. also. My, how these children do grow! Smile? % * * Perhaps it was due to the ex- treme cold, or to the increasing pepularity of murders, or to the prevalence of “hold-ups’; maybe, it was a result of Christmas Eye— “wake” night—but, I still contend that it was Philadelphia’s regard for home that caused the clean streets and the lack of passers-by. The Ayes have it! * * x Who said that “there ain’t no Santa Claus”? Miss Lelia Warrick received a scrumptuous diamond set with sapphires. Her partner, Miss Barbara Matheas, is wearing a glittering diamond set with em- eralds. It may result in a double- header. Who knows? x * * Saw none other than the Fred Miller, specialist in Howard “Cam- pusology.” He’s some trouble — they say! * * * Steve Stanford stopped to wish the pretty Miss Fannie a Merrie Christmas on his way to Pitts- burgh, Detroit,’ Cleveland and all points west. * * * Received a telegram: Hold your- self in readiness; check up all energy; prepare to stomp; will be with you Wednesday, Jack. Tell ‘em about my girl friend! Have no idea what we’re going to do; but you can guess that something or somebody will be done. Don’t you worry about that! = * * They tell me that this is the busiest time of year for the post- office. I won't argue, for they not only hired the mighty Hester but classified him as an “ofay”! Don’t worry, John, you are helping Uncle Sam even thought they are ecnfused! * * * The “Les Amis” gave a delight- ful Christmas party at the Dance Benefit at Gibson’s The Florence Mills Theatrical Association is greeting you for Xmas with news of their next mon- ster midnite benefit. It will be in Philadelphia at the Gibson Thea. tre, Broad and Lombard Streets, on Thursday, January 65,1928. The greatest of our race’s theatre- own- ers, Mr. John T. Gibson, has ral- lied to the Memorial Fund by do- nating his Gibson Theatre for the benefit and is fostering the affair with his personal assistance. The Xmas season is the time set apart in which all humanity stops its labors and pleasures to remem- ber the Other Fellow. New York- ers paused on December 3rd and remembered our Theatrical group by packing the Lafayette and Al- hambra Theatres at the midnite benefit for the Florence Mills Me- moria Fund. Everybody was eager to do their bit for the actors and actresses who always give their time, talent and money to all worthy benefits requested of the public. : Philadelphians are to have their chance to aid these folk and to wit- ness a marvelous program of the finest theatrical stars. It is under- stood that many stars of the shows Honey Moon Lane, Allez-Opp, Scandals and The Barker and others are to appear; also some are going down special from Broad- way for January 5th. The Fund Committee are receiv- ing encouragement throughout the country and abroad. They will of- fer soon a sketch and approximate ccst of the building for which the fund is created. ‘Watch the col- umns of this newspaper for our news items of progress. Accept our greetings and thanks tc you and do not forget the nite of January 5th, at the Gibson The- atre, Philadelphia. : see the old year pass out in Wash- ington. If you missed anybody, search Harlem! * * * May I take this opportunity to thank my many friends for the lovely greetings that they have sent me and to wish you all— from the bottom of my heart—a Most Prosperous and Happy New ear! THE PORTSMOUTH HOTEL 2311 CHRISTIAN STREET Philadelphia, Pa. : ROOMS BY DAY OR WEEK | All Modern Conveniences Mrs. Mary Douglass Josey, Prop. ) Rittenhouse 5794 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. Scott, Prop. J. Mix, Mgr. | Phone Popular 5245 | FI Mill Monster Memorial e e . e Midnight Benefit GIBSON’S THEATRE BROADWAY & LOMBARD STS., PHILADELPHIA ‘Thursday, January 5th, 1928, 12:01 A. M. Pee eae en ee ae en) ees Many of the Stage’s Brighiest Stars i will positively appear Reservations at Box Office Now Back to Its Original Big Time Form The New Roadside Grill 514 S. FIFTEENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA Music By SID STRATTON HELEN LEE and MARY SEAMAN, Entertainers CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING AND EVERY PLACE! Management of GEORGE W. ROBINSON, in Person | TO CONQUER P: It; Happines | a poeper! y Tr raid Concentration is a Proper Thinking Power Master Power, over Personality Financial Troubles all Conditions | Health Business ‘and makes oe pongete Atetvs Love Affaire Enty GUARANTEED CASH or CREDIT — WRITE or CALL - PAY AFTER YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT Physchological Aid 1625 CHRISTIAN STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Boston, Mass. Merry Christmas Folks! The Stork is hovering over the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Evans of Roxbury. *_ 2+ *# Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Teamon of Cambridge, Mass. * * s Don’t forget to attend the St. Mark’s Musical and _ Literary Union on every Sunday from four to six P. M., 528 Mass. Avenue. -_ * * Well, boys, watch your step, next year is leap year. *- * * Eugene Starr will be “Santa Claus” for two Sabbath Schools this year. * * * David M. Pierce, one of our home town boys, arrived here last week. from New York City. Home is the best place. Life is hard in the Big City. * = * The West-End Reunion dance will be held sometime in January. * * - The Passaic Big Five of Boston, 1926, won their opening game from Kappa Alpha Psi. By the appear- ance of the Passaic’s material they stould be red hot this season. Manager Jewell still has a few open dates. * * = Mr.:-Levi B. Phillipie of 7 Hol- yoke, who was called to Augusta, Ga., on account of the death of his mother, the late Mrs. Annie Phil- lipie, arrived in the city the first of the month. * * * Mr. Midget was in the city last week. In Worcester Quinsigamond Lodge 173 I. B. P. O. E. of W. and ‘Nokomas Temple 36, I. B. P. O. E. of W. conducted their memorial services at John Street Baptist Church Sunday; De- cember 18th. Deputy Lee Leon of- fered the Eulogy. Hello Tilly! How are you? Will we. see those new togs and especially that dream fur coat? The good Dolly blew in. town last week and surprised the gang. She had better stop being so cute or she will hear from it soon. Those three dicty black birds who were flirting with two ofay shieks on Thomas Street last Wed-. nesday night at 9:45 o’ciock, had better look out or the J. C. willin- form your parents. The new per- sonal of Quinsigmond Lodge is starting with a bang. We hope that the pace will remain. Cornwall Landing, N. Y. Mr. Harry DuBois of Cornwall Landing spent his Christmas vaca- tion in Bayonne, N. J. * **- * Mrs. A. DuBois and family at- tended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s oldest daughter, Mil- dred Evelyn, who was married to Mr. Alonzo Belles of New York City. zs. * * The stork paid a visit to Mrs. Jameson recently. “Between Puffs” is the thing to read between meals. * * * If you want a dose of good medi- cine that will make you laugh out loud, read “From Bill to Billious.” Brass Tacks WASHINGTON, D. C. The same things happen in Washington each week with a dreary, never ceasing monotony. For instance such items as Mrs. Erma Burleigh entertaining the Jimoghs Bridge Club; Mrs. Henry Freeman entertaining the Merry Makers Five Hundred Club; Mrs. Louise Cornish entertaining at bridge; Mrs. Tom Clark entertaining at bridge, etc. All of these things are very nice, I am sure. Now let's get down to something intelligent. * * * Hair-Fryer's Commencement The Poro Beauty Culture College awarded diplomas to about seventeen new hair-fryers at the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church last Friday, and gave them full license to frizzle, jerk, twist, pull or otherwise urge the recalcitrant locks of Ethiopia into line. Along with the diplomas also went the title of "Madam," the honor graduates coming out with further distinction in the form of Cum Laude, and Magna Cum Laude. With the hope, perhaps of getting his locks trued up and glossed, Rev. Jernigan gave them a long discourse about hair being the crowning glory of women. The commencement exercises were also featured by moving pictures which showed a strand of kinky hair going through the Poro College and being educated into a nice curly strand such as Lillian Russell would be proud to own. These college graduates are now all set to practice their very necessary profession, of making these women seem like what they ain't. * * * A new institution devoted to high-grade pleasure has opened in Washington on Thirteenth and V Street, called the Young Men's Pleasure Club. To date I have been unable to learn how young a man had to be to get across its sacred threshold, but I have learned that he had to be darned pleasant. This club is under the chaperonage of such magnificos as Jimmy Dykes and Bill Finney. the lawyer in the bud. If one is in want of a pleasant atmosphere to do his guzzling in, and quiet place to sit down and air his opinions about life. women or other evils, I heartily recommend this synagogue. In it one may meet such high-powered "faders" as "Sheeny" Mike, Bill Ferguson Ray, the Barber, etc. If one is overloaded with dough, or is in need of that necessary oil to social progress, I would suggest that he get a card of admission to the Young Men's Pleasure Club, and lay down his iron "The fader" is not far off. Beside that all of their working tools seven-up and flats, bust-outs and tops are carefully removed during business hours. Distinguished Visitors Word reached me at my parsonage this morning that the Capital City would be graced by the thirsty presence of Arthur M. Bragg, of Baltimore, and Walter Berkley, a man of Harlem, both, incidentally, men of prime importance when it comes to things drinkable. Being chairman of the reception committee to these distinguished guests somewhat colors my weekly discourse to my flock on The Tattler. Both Bragg and Berkley are fellows of extremely retiring dispositions and they have cautioned me not to divulge the secret of their impending call because they would be highly embarassed to be met enroute by Miller's Community Band or Mr. Finley Wilson in full Elk regalia. I am not aware as to whether this reticence is due to the fact that the Community Band is a very bad band, or to whether Finley is too hard to look at without an impolite snicker, or whether they intend straightway to enter into the more serious diversions kept on tap in this man's town. loaded his gun with the ninth chapter of I Samuel, and fired off the 7th, 8th, 9th, 19th and 20th verses, which ought to about get 'em. Scripture is now flying so fast in Richmond that it constitutes a menace to peaceful citizens: Peter Hall, the Richmond bootblack, has written to Billy Lewis, the Washington soprano and to Marcellus Walker of Baltimore asking their advice on this delicate matter. MRS. ANNIE TURNBO MALONE, the power behind the nationally known Poro establishment. A lady of rare beauty of character and genuine ability. Who was the young lady at the church supper last Thursday evening crying to meet the doctor? Isn't she satisfied with the one she has? Watch her, Al. I wonder when G. G. will wear her prize she won at the last club meeting? H. K. is putting his wedding off for a long while. That's all right, L. N., next year is leap year and you can propose to him. Don't wait too long. Who said E. G. didn't have the best go with all the doctors? Come on, girls, get on to yourself. D. S. thought her Dr. Butts was straying away from home. But we see he has come back. No place like home. How about it, Doc? How is it that A. S. gets home from work so late? (See the one she works overtime for.) However, my customary morning devotions were shortened by a long distance call from Baltimore announcing that these gentry would be in our midst by noon. My pious colleague, HASH knows what this means, and I am sure that his heart goes out for me in the midst of this mid-holiday revelry. Howls From Dixie My presence was demanded in Richmond the first half of this week to attend a party at which Melvin Walker and Mat Jones were the moving spirits. While there I was surprised to learn that the Rev. G. W. Beckton, a dark and holy parson who has been lately making his headquarters in the Capital, was again on the receiving end of a barrage of theological bricks. I say again, because it was not long since that the Rev. was chief corner of a triangle in St. Louis in which one lady was suing him for breach of promise and another was squawking about the nature of her expectations due to the Rev.'s vigorous ministrations. On this occasion the Rev. quieted things somewhat by marrying the lady with the expectation. Gentlemen, this Rev. Beckton has all the ear-marks of an old-fashioned pimp. His ecclesiastical regalia consists of such hotsy-totsy sartorial effects as yellow spats, gray striped trousers with the correct drop, a cane which is the last word, (no mater how large your dictionary) in such lumber, and a derby which is the ultimate adjective in correctness. In addition the Rev. carries a full jazz orchestra with him as part of his equipment to save souls. Under the Rev. an erring soul can bump-the-bump, jig-walk or black-bottom its way into the Kingdom provided a satisfactory donation has been made to the Beckton family. Things were moving along perfectly gorgeous for the Rev. down South, when the idea came to him that there might be a few "frags" with the nerve to elude his busy collection plate, so in order to corral these he set the Madam un in a side show for the benefit of those who were not satisfied with the goings-on under the big tent. The Madam would hold a seance and charge six bits admission, at which time she would go into an intimate conversation with the Lord or some of His confidential help, who would disclose the busines of her customers to her. She further dished out the information that for three dollars she would go down in prayer and come up with all the hidden secrets of her client's life. One of my friends buzzed me to the effect that he parted with his three dollars and was told that when he was a little boy he had hairs growing in the palm of his hand. About this time, however, the Rev Charles Satchell Morris, D.D., began howling on the Rev. Specifically he accused Rev. Beckton and his Madam with the sins mentioned in Romans first chapter. I read this chapter and found out that it mentioned nearly every sin which had come under my notice, and several which I had only got so far as to contemplate. I might mention that the 24th verse of this Epistle speaks quite brazenly about fellows who "dishonor their own bodies between themselves." And in the 26th verse Paul quite unblushingly states, "even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature." Now I think it rather unkind of Rev. Morris to fling a whole chapter at a man so recklessly. And besides that I don't see what all of this has to do with the Rev. Beckton's little game. To answer this blow Rev. Beckton hauled back and threw II Kings at Rev. Morris from the eighth verse through the 14th. To make things doubly painful he * * * What the boys who are getting "sent out" for Christmas presents ranging all the way from grand pianos, Dodge Cars to a package of Seventh Street handkerchiefs can see to be mery about, is more than I can see. Personally, I was present-proof, in interest of my known reputation as good-fellow but a poor one. However, there is more to this Christmas stuff than is generally conceded. I have lived to see the spirit of the season get into such successful loafers as Jimmy Eaton and Dr. Mose Young to the extent that they collared jobs in the Post Office and when last seen were handling sacks which a steam derrick would balk at. After wading this far up the year it is hard for me to understand why the boys would break a record for doing nothing just as old 1927 was about to sneak out on them. THE WEEKLY NEWS 10 JULY 1939 Winchester, Mass. * * * * * * * * * Mrs. Annie M. Pope Turnbo-Malone (Contributed through the courtesy of the publishers of Who's Who In Colored America) A sad faced, soft spoken, modest gentlewoman of refinement is Mrs. Annie M. Pope Turnbo-Malone, founder and sole owner of the Poro College. Thought is the making of character and the building up of constructive thoughts as we pass from childhood to maturity makes of us the man or woman destined to do something worth while for man and humanity. Annie's childhood days were spent in a search for health. She was frail, ailing and not always in good health. Possibly we may explain by referring to the state of mind and body of her parents. Her father, an ex slave, joined the Union forces and fought in the Civil War. Her mother escaped from her native town in Kentucky, taking her two small children with her. She found refuge in Metropolis, Ill., where she made a home and patiently waited for the return of her husband. He came to her, after hostilities had ceased, and here they lived, brought into the world a family of eleven children, of whom Annie was next to the youngest. The struggle for existence in those days must have been very hard. When one stops to realize that Annie was ushered into the world when to all intents and purposes, a child of Negro parents was still a "pickaninny," it is remarkable that those children who are alive today, really are alive. Be it as it may, her parents passed on while she was still of school age. Under these conditions she was guided more or less by her elder brothers and sisters and by their aid was able to attend the grade schools in Metropolis. Later she was sent to a married sister in Peoria, Ill., where she went to the local high school: She was unable to finish the courses, however, owing to ill health. It is a known fact that some of our great geniuses, particularly among women, have been those who in early life suffered the most in spirit. White folks will point out Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science, as the remarkable woman who glimpsed the omnipotence of God on a bed of pain. She built up an institution which stands for all that is good. Annie Turnbo was a dreamer, a constructive dreamer, a worldly dreamer, buoyed up in her dreams by what she then thought was spiritual insight. Because of this constructive and worldly trend of mind she ventured forth in worldly things and from the small beginning in Lovejoy where she rented a small rear room of a frame building for $5 per month to the present $750,000 Poro College, her life has been one constant mess of turmoil. Her expansion has been gradual. In 1902 she moved to St. Louis, Mo., locating at 2223 Market street, and the next step was in 1910 when she moved to 3100 Pine street. This was considered a bold move, but she had tasted worldly success and in the strength of that success nothing mattered but more more—more success. In the realization of that success came the planning and the building of that THE INTER-STATE TATTLER wcenderful institution known as Poro College located on the corner of Pendleton and St. Ferdinand avenues, St. Louis, Mo. But alas! There is a saying, "Man proposes, God disposes." Although of a religious turn of mind, Annie had taken her religion too literally. True she gave to the Church. True she attended Church. But it is also true that if her motto was "It pays to serve Jesus. It pays every day," then we can understand the reason for the distress of Poro. You see, the Bible and everything in it, has two meanings, one—the true, the spiritual meaning and the other, the false—the material meaning. Most of us are guided by the material meaning and though we build up a kingdom of material wealth and power, when the reaction comes and always it will come, we meet trouble with material thought and the result is destruction. If, on the other hand, we permit ourselves to be guided by the spiritual meaning, then no harm can come to man for man is Spiritual and Divine. When the forces for destruction surrounded Mrs. Malone she sought refuge in her oible and right there she found the true concept because she came to God's word in a humble spirit and in distress. And now she found the hidden, the spiritual meaning which stands out in very line, in every verse and in every chapter if the eye can see and the mind is in tune. The real Annie, the truly spiritual Annie to whom had come success, wealth and man's obsequious obedience now saw in a clearer light what always was in the inner mind. She came into the realization of the Christ Spirit with that realization came renewed strength, a new power and good. No harm can come to her now. In the spiritual sense she has been born again. Incidental to this characterization it may interest my reader to know that she has been twice honored, once by Kittrell College and again by Western College, both institutions conferring the degree of M. A. upon her. Sun was at one time president of the Federated Clubs of St. Louis, part of the national movement of which Mrs. Bethune is the president. She is the founder and helped build the Orphans' Home in St. Louis and is its president. She holds honorary membership in the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, is a member of the Y. W. C. A. and the Relief Corp of the G. A. R. She votes republican ticket and is a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Her contributions to society are well known. Among some of the larger gifts Howard University received $10,000 and the St. Louis Y M. C. A. $35,000. In keeping with a pledge made in early life, she has given to each of her six brothers and sisters now alive, a home, free and clear and in addition has helped her kin in tutes of trouble and to better themselves educationally. During the recent St. Louis disaster she threw open the doors of Poro to all folk regardless of creed or color. A woman who is masculine in character may succeed. She deserves no credit because she meets men on a man's level. But in the case of Mrs. Malone, she is the truly feminine type and does deserve praise for her accomplishments. Friday, December 30, 1987 . ee a _ That Baby You've Mrs. Burton Advises Women on Motherhood and Companionship for several years I was denied the blessing of motherhood,” writes Mrs. Margaret Burton, of Kansas City. “I was terribly uervous and subject to periods of terrible suffering and mel- ancholia. Now I am the proud mother of a beautiful little daughter and a true companion and inspiration to my husband. I believe hundreds of other women would iike to know the secret of roy happiness, and I will gladly re- veal it to any married woman who will rite me.” Mrs. Burton offers her ad- ‘ice entirely without charge. She has othing to sell. Letters should be ad- ressed to. Mrs. Margaret Burton, 259 ‘Massachusetts, Kansas City, Mo. Cor- gespondence will be strictly confiden- ‘tial. A Pleasure to Help You MAKE WISHES COME TRUE I shall be glad to advise and help qo on the free will offering plan, nowing that the healer gets more Joy and blessing in helping than does the patient even. It is a PRIVI- LEGER to SERVE. You have heard of the Little White Mother, America’s Mustrious Adviser—this is your chance to write me freely, frankly and confidentially. Do NOT send money or stamps, your inquiry will be answered if you state when and where you read this announcement. 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Church presented “The Coming of the King” by Dudley Buck, at their evening service Christmas Night, under the direction of Elmer C. Bartlett. The Choir of the First A. M. E. Zion Church of which Rev. I. Albert Moore, pastor, gave their annual Christmas concert on the same evening under the direc- tion of Prof. Wm. Bynum. Phillips Temple C. M. E. Church rendered a wonderful program at their 11 o’clock service under the direction of Mrs. A. C. Bilbrew. St. Phillips Episcopal Church was beautifully decorated Sunday morning and the auditorium was filled with many fashionably gowned social leaders at 11 o’clock Mass. Father Cleg- horn, rector of the Church, deliv- ered a very wonderful Christmas message at the 28th Street Branch Y¥. M. C, A. in the afternoon. * ¢ * Mrs. Josephine Criner and Miss Marie Prade have issued invitations for an informal pre-New Year danc- ing party, Wednesday, December 28 at the La Republica Tea Room. Popular members of the younger set have been bidden and it prom- ises to be a gala affair. * ~_ * The Business Girls Club is giv- ing a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Roberta Thurman Payne on East 55th Street next Thursday evening. They were also hostesses to the Dormitory Girls Christmas tree party Thursday where gifts of every description were given each girl. + * Mrs. Mayme V. White proved herself to be an interesting lec- turer at the Phys-Art-Lit-Mor Tea last Sunday afternoon. More than two hundred guests crowded the spacious club room at the Y. M. C. A. to hear Mrs White’s lecture on her European tour. Tea was served after the lecture and the musical program was well received. *e ® Mrs. J. Joyce, Chairman of Rooms Registry, Y. W. C. A., is en- tertaining the members of 12th Street Branch Committee of Man- agement with a pre-New Year luncheon next Wednesday noon at her home on West 36th Street Guests of honor will include Miss Ruth Moore, Executive Secretary of the Oakland Branch and Mrs. Gladys O. Spikes, who recently re- turned from a trip to Europe. Cov- ers will be laid for fifteen and Christmas and New Year decora- tion will form an interesting back- ground. + 8 * The local branch of the N. A A. C. P. are making elaborate plans for William Pickens, Field Secre- tary of the National Branch, who is due here February 12th to con- duct a Baby Contest. -_ * & Mr. Kirby Page, editor of the ‘World Tomorrow” is expected in Los Angeles about the middle of January according- to Miss Ethe- lwyn Mills, secretary of the Fellow- ship of Reconciliation. The Fel- lowship is planning a banquet of all-Nations for January 19th in Mr. Page’s honor at one of the largest churches in Bos Angeles. Durham Society The First Fact Finding Confer- ence is over and it was interesting to see and know so many of our folk about whom we have read and whose writings we read. Now just a few things noted about some of those attending the Conference: .s & & Mr. W. B. B Dubois for whom we have such high regard can actu- ally smile. 7 + # Mr. J. A. Jackson (Bill Board) is a most brilliant conversationalist. -_ * &- We wonder how many words Mr. A. Phillip Randolph has in his -vocabulary. He- is.some orator. *-_ es & That Mr. Claud Barnet will have to marry soon to quiet the nerves a some of the Durham young lad- es. zs. se. * Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson is dis- tinctively aristocratic. < 7. e+ * Gray hair is no sign of old age— Mr. J. H. McGraw, C. C. Spaulding, Dr. Gary, Mr. Hale, Mr, Saunders— My—tThey’re “spry and nimble yet.” zs. + * Mr. Eugene Corbie has an aver- sion for women. -_ * * After telling facts in the confer- ence Mr. Jack Nail along with Dr. Clyde Donnell had a_ contest: Which could tell the biggest fact that was not a fact. They tied. Match to be played off next year. -_ * ® Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune is most genteel, sweet and all that one could expect in woman. .- * & If a woman has attained the age of 30, according to the scale of Miss Gwendolyn Bennett she is an “Old Woman.” *_ * *& The handsome Mr. Harry Pace of the North Eastern Life Ins. Co. is most congenial and is a contender for racial uplift. ~_ * & Tf Mr. Floyd J. Calvin does slip away he certainly will sit up all night and get his work out. He promises too that he will .attend the conference again next year “by way of Winston.” * 8 ® Mr. R. L Vann of the Pittsburgh Ccurier is going to visit surround- ing towns next year earlier. and he will be more able to really attend the conference. ~ * * Relaxation in a fine thing after all. Signed Schuyler and Holsey. * * * Say, Bess, who is the lady at your house attending the Confer- ence? That is Mrs. Geraldyn Dis- mond—Hditor of the Tatter My, but she is most charming. Yes, I think so myself. Mr. ———? 7s *¢ * We regretted the fact that we were unable to hear the addresses of Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins, Brown, Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, Mr. T. Arnold Hilil, Dr. M. A. Bousfield, and that Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones had to leave so early. We feel that we have missed a great deal in not hearing facts coming from these distinguished folk. *. * * Mr. Frank N. McKay of Fayette- ville, N. C. was in the city this week on business. .- 2 * Just this week Attorney M. H. Thamnean and Mr GQ. 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PR accessor crete Mail to - LACHERTE DISTRIBUTORS, 55 WW. 42nd St., M. Y, Kansas City Society (NVUBEEMUOU LAUER YESS sas Mr. Charles Simpson and Miss Pauline Pitts of Springfield were married at the home of Rev. F. F. Moten Monday afternoon. Stay with the ship, Pauline. os ¢ 8 Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Holly have as their guest Mrs. Mosby of Spring Hill. Mrs. Mosby is the grand- mother of Mrs. Holly, who has re- cently ‘moved here from Detroit. Mrs, Laura Coleman who has also been her guest has departed for Chicago. As some go let others come seems to be her motto. 7. + . + Miss Ruth Williams of Chicago has been the house guest of Mrs. Webster Baldwin at Emporia. sf e Mrs. I. T. Williams and Mrs. Levi Hart entertained in honor of Mrs. Reese of Los Angeles and Mrs. McCray of Philadelphia Tues- day evening. s * . Mrs. Mable Levy of Chicago, formerly of this city, visited Mrs. Marie Edwards last week and left for her home Wednesday. *_ * * The formal opening for the W. W. Yates School, recently pur- chased for our boys and girls, was held Sunday afternoon. It is said to be the nicest school for our race in Kansas Sity. -_ * = Miss A. Della Newsome enter- tained the Clipper Club and eight guests with a unique party Satur- day at the home of Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Chapman. Prizes were given and music was furnished by the Ampico throughout the dinner, of course. sz. * * Mr. Ernest Porter who has been visiting relatives and friends in St. Louis has returned home. *. 8 * The Christmas parties have start- ed and Monday night the Ivanhoe boys will have their annual Christ- mas party which is strictly formal. You have really been to a party when you have attended one of their parties. Don’t forget to take your company Hsted on your -“in- vite” or you can’t shake your ‘feet. The Le Premier will have their: New Year’s party at Del Roy Gar den and of course it wouldn’t be complete without Bennie Moten’s Orchestra and Down’s Rinky Dinks who, of course, will be the chief entertainers of the evening or should I say morning? 7 © * Rey. G. C. Chinn, pastor of the South Baptist Church, was struck by a “hit and run” motorist and injured so severely that he passed away this week. Rev. Chinn was. returning home from his churcl Sunday night. Anita Otey. Sciatica Pain © and Misery Relieved Quickly Red Cross Kidney Plaster Acts Almost Like Magic You can banish almost instantly the sharp, shooting pains and dull aches of Sciatica, Neuralgia and other Rheumatic troubles with Johnson’s Red Cross Kidney Plas- ter. The moment this famous, old reliable plaster is applied over the aching part it brings relief—warms, soothes and quiets the throbbing nerves and drives away the pain and misery almost at once. You get lasting relief also because the medi- cation in a Red Cross Kidney Plas- ter fs continually being absorbed through the skin into the affected parts as long as the plaster re- mains on the body. Be sure to ask for the big Red Cross Kikney Plas- ter with the red flannel back, All drug stores. WHY SUFFER? from Indigestion and Dyspepsia Use LOEWENSTEIN'’S DYSPEPSIA REMEDY Eat and Drink’As You Like 25c and 50c a Bottle 2299 7th AVENUE SPECIAL: An Interesting and Intimate Account of Our Fraternities and Sororities, in Our Next Issue ::- Friday, January 6th, 1928 TATTLER SOCIETY · THEATRICALS · SPORTS A NATIONAL PICTORIAL WEEKLY 10¢ A COPY Vol. III. NEW YORK, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1927 No. 52 The group is posed in a semi-circle, with each member standing slightly apart. They are dressed in casual attire, with some wearing shorts and others in dresses. The background is a plain wall with a window, and the floor is covered with a rug. The group appears to be in a relaxed, social setting. Estelle Anderson, E. Dora Day, Dorothy Spraggins, Henri Younge, Gertrude Robinson, Constance Evans, Lilly Reddick, Anna Small, Bernice Escoffery, Eunice Shreeves, Gertrude Herbert—the lovely sorors who teach the three Rs to young New Yorkers.