The Inter-State Tattler

NEW YORK, FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1928 ```markdown ``` A Charming and Graceful Dancing Beauty The image shows a close-up of a person's face, partially obscured by a dark background. The individual appears to be speaking or singing, with their mouth open and eyes slightly closed. The face is adorned with a necklace, and the person's hair is styled in a way that suggests a formal or professional setting. The image is monochromatic, with varying shades of black and white. "Billie" Rickman MISS RICKMAN, former Chicago theatrical beauty, has been starring in one of the famous night club revues. "Billie", as she is familiarly known to her intimate friends, won almost instant favor on her arrival here three years ago. BE eg aren 8 oe. FMR mati et Etta a P i i 2 ‘ : Daf BREAKFAST, LUNCH, or DINNER ef é Se ae f “4 Whether you come : aed ae % here for Breakfast, : CT : >. yh aie Lunch or Dinner, ie tod mm ) tS Ae Ne . you will find us - : @®.*- Py Ce prepared: to. serve eT ee : F you the finest cook- ‘ORaeee : ’ ed. meal. Careful . gr ee _ choice of all food eRe OE ; We ; “served assures your ae ‘ satisfaction. , I ABBS’ Lenox Avenue, Corner 140th Street 2 en ae _-. West 132nd_Street, Near 7th Avenue THE MOST FASTIDIOUS CHINESE-AMERICAN CAFE The World Tea Garden , 877 LENOX AVE., S. W. CORNER 140TH STREET | ° e 7 ie e Dining Sy Dancing ie : MUSIC BY E. H. JACKSON’S SYNCOPATORS | ¢ & oe eee NO COVER CHARGE POPULAR PRICES pO After The Theatre The 4 fe ef gnc Dorit. BAM BOO INN . * Bet. 139-140th Sts. & 7th Ave. i: OF DINING’ REVUE DANCING i t Henri ‘Saparo’s Orchestra ; jj Honey Brown, Hilda Rogers, t Edna ‘Taylor and . i A Classy Bevy of Bronze : Beauties — Two Shows: : < be i 11:80 P.M. and 1AM. 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KENERLY : General Manager “When tires fail to stand the grind, ! When blowouts get you: sore, Just put two Generals on’ behind— ee You'll get them ‘at our store.” »s 2150 SEVENTH AVENUE - Morningside 6292-6387 4 NEW YORK CITY ! Broadway Auto School: SPECIAL $10 COURSE -: Including 15 Driving and 15 Shop Lessons = We are in our New Quarters: 217 WEST 1238rd STREET i“ Morningside 0934 We also teach Bricklaying and Plastering Open for Inspection Pg | BENJ. F. THOMAS, Prop. |RICHMOND MARKET } 2326 Seventh Avenue _ Por i | HIGH GRADE : | Meats :-: Poultry: | | Game and Provisions . |HOTELS and RESTAURANTS| SUPPLIED | J. Goodman, Prop. | Telephone: Audubon 8430 | ee Re ee eee Telephone Edgecombe 3488 fh ROBERT BURNS . * RAPID : ARTISTIC’: EFFICIENT | SERVICE oe PRINTING PUBLISHRING ADVERTISING a Commercial Work in all its —| 173 W. 140th 8t, New Yo 6 ee eee eee Friday, January 6, 1928 CLUB EBONY, clubs, has a cover charge more than seventy-novation. In the course some substitute are idea of reducing the larger number of business but also a spirit. The cynical, with running this editoria are fairly consistent little truth in that are not loath to help not, we would broad agers of the club m. We live in this company anything that prompts Whenever we hear cheaper sugar or ch about it right away. for those commodities for medicine and dollar to put in the munity becomes healthier place for all of it. One more point night life of a big c relieves the tension exactions of business it tends to keep down never steals, kills or of unhappiness and i. e., easy to obtain, more virtuous. What think? WHEN we ch overlooked an important item Harlem Insur. The new company grew up with the colem prosperous and m. This alone should it they decide to promote the community we o serious, business-like organization. No he my-dust stuff. Calm requirements of the most stringent charter. In the same manner they are now organization. It goes without enterprise as a means. In the hands of men them privy to the pet contend with the co to give the community no outside company insurance company can it of inestimable valu proud of its own insu The Inter-State Tattler Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 2285 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y. Phone: Morningside 7212. Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878, Subscription rate $3.50 per year. Ebony, newest and smartest of all cities, has adopted a policy of population charge and nothing on the new seventy-five cents. This is an end in the complex life of a big city and statute are a sociological necessity, being the cost of night club entertainment number of people can enjoy it is not also a pretty good way of social, with a smirk and a shrug, we editorial because the managers of consistent advertisers in this paper know that. We are only human and need to help those who help us. But broadcast this Ebony news every club never bought a line of sale this community and are keenly that promises to make it better. We hear of a merchant selling on car or cheaper dancing we will not get away. The less money people commodities the more they will live and Tattlers, to say nothing, sit in the bank now and then. The times healthier, wealthier and wise for all of us to live in. The point and we will chop this set of a big city is a psychological extension of nerves keyed up too business or the monotony of labor keep down insanity and crime. Skills or goes crazy. These evils stress and suppression. Make hay or obtain, and you atomatically misuse. Whole lot in this Ebony id CLUB EBONY, newest and smartest of Harlem night clubs, has adopted a policy of popular prices—no cover charge and nothing on the menu sold for more than seventy-five cents. This is an important innovation. In the complex life of a big city night clubs or some substitute are a sociological necessity. The Ebony idea of reducing the cost of night club entertainment so that a larger number of people can enjoy it is not only sound business but also a pretty good way of showing public spirit. The cynical, with a smirk and a shrug, will say we are running this editorial because the managers of Club Ebony are fairly consistent advertisers in this paper. There is a little truth in that. We are only human and consequently are not loath to help those who help us. But, believe it or not, we would broadcast this Ebony news even if the managers of the club never bought a line of space from us. We live in this community and are keenly interested in anything that promises to make it better and happier. Whenever we hear of a merchant selling cheaper shoes, cheaper sugar or cheaper dancing we will tell the world about it right away. The less money people have to spend for those commodities the more they will have to spend for medicine and Tattlers, to say nothing of having a dollar to put in the bank now and then. Thus the community becomes healthier, wealthier and wiser, and a better place for all of us to live in. One more point and we will chop this sermon off. The night life of a big city is a psychological safety valve. It relieves the tension of nerves keyed up too high by the exactions of business or the monotony of labor. In this way it tends to keep down insanity and crime. A happy man never steals, kills or goes crazy. These evils are the result of unhappiness and suppression. Make happiness cheap, i.e., easy to obtain, and you atomically make the world more virtuous. Whole lot in this Ebony idea, don't you think? We checked the log of 1927 and looked an item at the foot of the important item it is too—the organ of Insurance Company. The company is backed by men of service in the community. They helped us and now enjoy their share of should inspire confidence in any to promote. Even if they were city we could not fail to be impressively like way they went about it. No hullabaloo. No firework off. Calmly and quietly they made of the insurance laws of New England in the country—and of the same unruffled, efficient New England proceeding with the first without saying that Harlem will be a means of filling a long felt edg of men whose long residence has to the peculiar difficulties local but the company will doubtless be a community intimate and understandable company could render. The assisting company can give retail business adequate value to the locality. Harlem own insurance company. WHEN we checked the log of 1927 last week we overlooked an item at the foot of the last page. An important item it is too—the organization of the Harlem Insurance Company. The new company is backed by men of substance who grew up with the community. They helped to make Harlem prosperous and now enjoy their share of its prosperity. This alone should inspire confidence in any undertaking they decide to promote. Even if they were unknown in the community we could not fail to be impressed by the serious, business-like way they went about effecting their organization. No hullabaloo. No fireworks, No watchmy-dust stuff. Calmly and quietly they met the strict requirements of the insurance laws of New York State—the most stringent in the country—and obtained their charter. In the same unruffled, efficient New York manner they are now proceeding with the final details of organization. It goes without saying that Harlem will welcome this enterprise as a means of filling a long felt economic want. In the hands of men whose long residence here has made them privy to the peculiar difficulties local business has to contend with the company will doubtless be in a position to give the community intimate and understanding service no outside company could render. The assistance an insurance company can give retail business alone will make it of inestimable value to the locality. Harlem is already proud of its own insurance company. WATCH HIM, MR. WAGNER SENATOR COLLISIOTroduced two colored citizen termarriage b where in the United Jim Crow conditions railways of Washington elect Mr. Wagner to this gratuitous insult of the Senate won't be in committee. We fore the Judiciary Co FOR COLE BLEASE of South Carne two bills which are an insult and citizens. One of them would marriage between Negroes and Cars United States, the other would conditions of the South to include Washington. The Harlem Voter signer to the Senate will expect his insult. A perfunctory speech won't do. The place to scotch SENATOR COLE BLEASE of South Carolina has introduced two bills which are an insult to America's colored citizens. One of them would prohibit intermarriage between Negroes and Caucasians anywhere in the United States, the other would extend the Jim Crow conditions of the South to include the street railways of Washington. The Harlem Voters who helped elect Mr. Wagner to the Senate will expect him to rebuke this gratuitous insult. A perfunctory speech on the floor of the Senate won't do. The place to scotch those bills is in committee. We expect Senator Wagner to appear before the Judiciary Committee and the District of Columbia Committee and tell them those bills shall not pass. And Senator Copeland, who comes up for re-election next fall, might do well to lend him a hand. THE EBONY IDEA OUR OWN --- The Editor of "The Tattler". Dear Sir; After reading your editorial entitled "West Indian Blues, I must admit that I felt greatly pained and somewhat disappointed in your paper. Mr. Marcus Garvey received harsh treatment from our American Government not because he is a West Indian, but because he is a Negro. The white man is not against the Negro and he makes no discrimination with regard to nationality. With him, the fact that you are a Negro settles the question. I was surprised at the attitude you adopted because the concensus of opinion is that you have always devoted your paper to the writing, consolidating, and organizing of Negroes, not only in America, but all over the globe, if possible. We are all up against the same economic and social problems and if it is the policy of the white man to create differences among us for any minor reasons whatever, it should be our duty to realize that we are all brothers of the same race. It is as much the fault of circumstances that Mr. Garvey was born at West India, as it is that we are Americans. White men are out to place a damper on leaders of the Negro race whenever they threaten to interfere with the economic stability of the white race, not because that leader is of West Indian, African descent, but because he is a Negro. With the best of wishes for the continued success of "The Tattler", believe me to be, Very respectfully yours. (Signed) CARL E. MAHON Mr. Vernon, New York. The Interstate Tattler, Gentlemen: Just an expression of delight for the most interesting weekly published, The Interstate Tattler. Such pictures, such newsy news about folks I do and do not know. Here's wishing a continuance for the year 1928. Respectfully Signed (Mrs.) E. J. Barlowe. To the Society Editress of The Interstate Tattler. Dear Mrs. Dismond: I just want you to know how much I and the rest of my family enjoy reading the Interstate Tattler now. Each Wednesday finds me eagerly looking for a newsstand on my way home to see what the Tattler is telling in its most interesting manner. Signed (Mrs.) Cassio O. Norwood. Mt. Vernon, New York. To the Managing Editor The Interstate Tattler, Dear Sir: I want to tell you just how much I enjoy reading the Tattler every week. Of special interest are the contributions under the captions of Hash, Brass Tacks, and From Billious to Bill. Funny! Well, I should say. Here's laughing with you for another year. (Signed) Claire Abbott. Four Wheel Brakes IT is quite possible that York than in any twisting of steering we application of brakes tr of times daily into men blood pressure attacks. that Harlem, also posses well as other near-thin not is quite indistinguish ther need smoke a cam maidens near-white lite holds as well; there exist This columnist is near-It is also to be conjectu tive statistics available portionate amount of m in the near catagory or wheel brakes, while m managed lucky breaks. IT is quite possible that more near-accidents occur in New York than in any place on earth. Adept wringing and twisting of steering wheels and instant and determined application of brakes transform certain disaster, thousands of times daily into mere heart thrills and impending high blood pressure attacks. It is not unreasonable to surmise that Harlem, also possesses its quota of near-accidents as well as other near-things. Near liquor more often than not is quite indistinguishable from near poison. One neither need smoke a camel or walk a mile to observe comely maidens near-white literally or figuratively. The reverse holds as well; there exist, believe it or not, also near-blacks. This columnist is near-broke; and so on, one might itemize. It is also to be conjectured that, were complete contraceptive statistics available investigation might prove a proportionate amount of near Births. Near accidents remain in the near catagory on account of the excellence of four wheel brakes, while near-births are intercepted by well managed lucky breaks. Bought and Sold THE first example of exhibited when Essa Jacob involving a certain This was the beginning transactions which have Post-ancient and mediething from microscopic Brooklyn Bridge as we been turned over in anywhere from $10 to disposed of the inform over and over again to a transatlantic rumor reafidence man some time plorer to invest some Liberian Alligator. The Yorker last August sip owned by an ex-pullman world by selling two wagons. THE first example of high powered salesmanship was exhibited when Essau closed the deal with his brother Jacob involving a certain birthright and a mess of potage. This was the beginning of the brilliant line of commercial transactions which have illuminated the pages of history. Post-ancient and medieval salesmen have disposed of every thing from microscopic germs to comets and planets. The Brooklyn Bridge as well as the Woolworth Building have been turned over in deals where the consideration was anywhere from $10 to $10,000. Enterprising redcaps have disposed of the information booth at the Grand Central over and over again to greedy Greek concessionaires. Now transatlantic rumor reaches our ears that an African confidence man some time ago induced a certain German explorer to invest some thousands of marks in the sacred Liberian Alligator. This recalls that the Uptown New Yorker last August sipped vin rouge in a Montreal cafe owned by an ex-pullman porter who got his start in the world by selling two of Mr. George Pullman's sleeping wagons. Hit At And Run AN uptown New York considerably under attempted several times hazardous crossing at Each bold but uncertain threat of some onspeed forced to beat an igno last vain assault upon ungraceful precipitationfectly unharmed. 'What traffic policeman "did th AN uptown New Yorker, one evening during last week, considerably under the influence of Yuletide joy water, attempted several times, unsuccessfully to negotiate tha hazardous crossing at 135th Street and Seventh Avenue. Each bold but uncertain attempt was cut short by the threat of some onspeeding car; and each time he was forced to beat an ignominious retreat to the curb. His last vain assault upon the traffic resulted in his rather ungraceful precipitation well upon the sidewalk and perfectly unharmed. 'What's the matter, buddy,' asked the traffic policeman "did that automobile frighten you?" The Road From Rome MUSSOLINI'S mailed well beyond the into the black cattown New Yorker's co amidst the fumes of ga an embargo were esta Harlemites would join we have no bananas." MUSSOLINI'S mailed fist extends, potentially at least, well beyond the little Italies of the Eastside, deep into the black catacombs of Harlem itself. The Uptown New Yorker's coal as well as his ice is delivered amidst the fumes of garlic halitosis. If for some reason an embargo were established on Italian-sold fruits, the Harlemites would join the others in the chorus of "Yes we have no bananas." No matter what number appears on the exchange tape some Italian banker must pay off on voluntarily re-expatriate himself. Since the advent of Volstead's folly the Uptowners are forced to obtain their straight rye, Scotch and Gordon water as well as their after dinner cordials from the compatriots of the lamented Lefty Louis and Dago Frank: for the boot-leg industry in these parts is virtually under South European control. Seventy-five percent of the three or four thousand speakeasies in Harlem are maintained by those who inhale spaghetti at least once a day. Not contented with this the descendents of Ceasar have conspired to force us into a spaghetti area. Spaghetti shops have sprung up like mushrooms and altho Senengambian taste is not compatible always with Sicilian seasoning the brother is learning to use less and less sugar with his dry wine. The influence has invaded even the homes; Italian built-in beds have made their appearance in swank uptown apartments. What effect the latin have upon the Negro renaissance is a matter of conject Toni Salemi has already immortalized one of God's Cr in bronze and is working on a cast of Florence Mills. Social Snapshots N° that the holidays are over and the Omegas have if departed, what is left of us can drag back to the old ‘seven and six which held forth before the Sixteenth Con- clave settled upon Harlem. The Omega host swept every- thing before it. The Avenue may recover, but it will never look the same. The big parade of fur-coated collegiates who. came out of the East, South and West, have left foot- prints on the pavements that are too. big for lesser men to cover up. The mighty Omegas were too bad and too badly were they entertained. Chrstmas week really should have. been called Greek Week. Every day brought out another Greek letter host or hostess of the Omegas. Psis, Phis, Deltas, Zetas, Alphas and Kappas chased each other from dance hall to banquet table and so often were they tossed from mouth to mouth that Harlemites seemed to be talking Greek and I expected each moment to see them change into restaurant keepers before my very eyes. What is Christmass without a convention and who would be any way but dead and full of righteous headaches the day after New Year’s. way Dut dead and full OF rigl New Year’s. I might as well start out by say: ing that all the dances were over. crowded. Each club or individual invited to the full capacity of the hall selected and then each guest - brought from one to one dozen un- expected visitors. The only thing that sayed the day was that we ~ knew each other for the most part or, wanted to, and that bumping doesn’t require. much space. Of course, the heat was a bit trying because spiritus frumenti never added to the coolness of any func- tion. s ¢ # . On Tuesday the Phi Delta Kappa —« sorority of New York school teachers, gave a dinner dance at the Walker Studio for the Omegas and that was followed by a basket- ball game at the Renaissance Casino where the Kappas defeated the Omegas. At midnight they moved down to the Club Ebony where the delegates were the ‘uests of the owner, Gardner D. -«mkett. s ¢ st The formal Omega prom was held at the Renaissance Casino, Wednesday night. What a party! When the Omegas marched in to be presented en masse to their guests, it was truly an impressive sight. They lined the entire Ren- aissance floor and then some. zs £ ¢ ' Thursday night with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority entertaining the Omegas, the one at Laurel Gar jens, the other at the Urban League Auditorium, the men trotted from one to the other and ended up at the Ebony where a group of men called “We” were sponsoring a@ cabaret party. te ss: 2 The closed Omega banquet at the Cafe Boulevard downtown was réally the great “show down” ‘for the flappers. To get or not to ; get an Omega, that was the ques- tion. sec 8 .Even the best sailors sometime _fall-over board. . So I should be excused for having to pass up a@ couple of three or four parties. And _J-.was. wondering from whom I ~eould beg the news, when Lady. Nicotine .got the following letter “* the Phi. Beta Sigma formal ‘teh -I. promptly filched: - t Lady Nicotine: . a st- Thursday I got an eleventh _bid to the alleged dance given ‘, exotic Laurel Gardens by the a i Saree ee Phi Beta Sigma for the visiting Q Cc. My boy friend and I arrivec about midnight and what a per fectly lovely place it is except tha! I do think they should put a little quietus on the bright lights. Really old dear, it looked like Times Square, but after I had used a little influence with: the commit tee, they dimmed them a bit. Then, of course, I took a dance with the “guy what brung me.” J. C., himself, was there but he left his orchestra at home and the substitutes were not particularly red hot. The young married couples were represented by Mr. and Mrs. Bou- chet Day and Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Daniels. Lady Jane Best and her better half were there and I also espied my friend Frankie Dixon and a. beautiful French imported fan, straight from Paris. Pretty dresses were numerous and a few pretty faces were ‘found after much effort. Each and every male guest found ways and means of seeing the old hot tux and they certainly looked out of this world. Daisey Hamer and Edna Elling- ton.were much in evidence, but I can’t tell you with whom. And, Oh! Lady Nicotine! My heart stood still when I met Mr. “Red” Stewart and Mr. Walter Mazyck. And by the way. Have you ever danced with little Tommy Keith? No? Then you have yet to dance. _ About two bells I got lost from “the guy that brung me,” and found myself in the S. C. with the two hottest Omega men at the Conclave, but I’m not going to let anyone in on it until after Tues- day. I also found: out why they call the Omega men “Q. C.”—because they are quick and cute. Yours with a hang over headache, BOBBETTE. * ¢ & Mr, William Stewart Crampton, father of the young singer, William B. Crampton, is recovering rapidly after an operation on Christmas at the Edgecombe Sanitarium,‘ Dr. Murray, Dr. Marshal Ross and Dr. Wiley Wilson are attending him. eee. The Club. 13 party Friday night at the Walker Studio was what even Hash would have to admit & so and so. For the first time fn my remembrance I had more S When the charming MRS. U. CONRAD VINCENT was At Home New Year's Day from five until twelve, all of Harlem’s elite moved in and out of her magnificent establishment in West 138th Street. The Caledonians of Brooklyn year; Bill Smith and of course the chicken’ salad than I could make away with (not such good gram- mar but explicit). Of course there is no bad chicken salad, only good, better and best, but theirs was the very best. The rolls and relishes and things that go with it were also in abundance. es 8 @ As for punch—Ah! Ha! Don’t ask me. Most potent. The huge silver bowl reigned supreme on a table decorated with laurel, scar- let sage and poinsettas. And in the kitchen, never no give out. The Caledonians of Brooklyn “geen their duty and done it noble by the music and right too badly did we bump and mess around. ss. ¢ & The 13 were dressed right down Mary Jane Brown, the president, had on a green beaded and sequin gown; Camille Barnes wore a bou- fant of white crepe and lace; Louise Westcott also used a bou- fant of peach taffeta and gold lace; Edna “China” Williams was a China doll in orchid satins and tulle; Marguerite Hart had on pink taffeta and tulle; Beatrice Cherry was most striking in a white chif. fon velvet decorated by an enor- mous red velvet bow; Eliza Seeley also favored the boufant and se- lected green taffeta; Mary Holland wore red taffeta and tulle; Ivy Levy a black velvet faced in pink taf- feta. Venice Ross was pictur- ‘esque in a long green beaded chif. fon draped on one side and Beulah Jackson had on a pink and French blue taffeta boufant. As mementos of their first for mal party the 13 presented to their guests Chinese favors, tiny ivory elephants, paper knives and olive forks. ses 8 Among the guests were Queenie Davis who has definitely decided that Chicago is the only place to live and be happy and her best girl friend, Sadie Chase; the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, (Mrs. William is the former Jose- phine Greenlee), Jack Givens, who kas resolved to get married this year; Bul smith and of course the Miss Dwendt; the sharp Mr. Green- lee of Greenlee and Drayton; the lovely lady on the cover of this issue; my boy Kelly Miller, Jr., and the charming Edna Fitshugh and last but not least Georgie Por- gie Wood in a swallow tail coat. s. 8 & . Well the Mystics have proven to my entire satisfaction that it is possible to have a masquerade ball not wholly peopled by homosexuals. And a stunning he-man and a lovely little Miss. got the first prize of ten dollars in gold.- Harry Hentey made the presentation after the popular choice had been applauded to first place. Ulysses Richardson, a gorgeous sheik in flowing white satin cape, polished boots and oodles of braid and his sheba, Doris Vasselles in brown, orange and yel- low were the fortunate pair. es ¢ ¢ * All the Mystics were in full Ar- gentine regalia and Shshabar from THE INTERSTATE TATTLER | Subbeal Anderson who came as a Scotch Highlander. He looked just like the label on a good bottle of pre-war. Paul Singleton and | Sopbronia Whitlock made the most attractive scarecrows and - if | Robert Drain is anything like | the real master of Hades, the devil is right easy to gaze upon. . eee : | Daisy Gilbert staged a revue fea- ‘turing Viola Bond, Eva Williams, Lilly Flemister, Edna Harris, Rita Johnson, Jeanette Green, Helen Edmead and Evelyn Wiggins that was quite smart and artistic. Little Evelyn as 1928 was adorable. sess: Met Eva Williams nephew, Tony Heraldo. He was dressed as a rag-a-muffin and with his dimples, he was too terrific. My girl Eva has been holding out on me. *“e @ - Here’s voting the Mystic last Fri- day at the Manhattan the berries. A very good masquerade party. Hope to see you next time. s. * * Miss Dorothy Peterson enter- tained at. tea at her home in Brooklyn. The guests included Isa Glenn, the novelist, Anne Rogers, Dorothy Peterson of Dracula, Har- old Jackman, John Hunt, Sidney Peterson, Edwin Morgan, Countee Cullen, Jessie Fauset, Dorothy Har- ris, Brenda Morych, Helen Hagan and Eleanor Imes. ss ¢« £ The gang was out in full at the Dark Tower New Year’s Eve. Be- cause of the illness of Mr. Jimmie the Thomases had to call off their New Year’s Eve party, so it was agreed among the folks to meet at the D. T. to drink the old year out and the new year in. The Chef had prepared the proper food to assure us of good luck for the year and there was much mongeaing of black eyed peas and hog joul and pig trotters. From eleven to five the next morning, the crowds came and went and exchanged compliments, fire water and good wishes. Dr. Bond of New Rochelle had Bruce Flowers in tow; Miss Cool- breeze of Quakertown was in power, the Austins and their guests Marie Wilson, Sari Price Patton and Mer- cedes Rector,. the Harry Millers, Uncle Tom McCleary Stinnette, Adah Walls, Joe-Joe Johnson of Philly, Charlie Drew, Lady Nico- tine, Catherine Johnson, _ the sharp Mercer Cooke, the i:vward Esther McNeills, Larry Wilson, Hattie Walker of Richmond, the Earl Johnsons and Mary Harris, Red Steward of Louisville, Joe Burke and Charlie Brown, Laura Thomas, the Vincents, the Castros, Howard Beardens, E. O. Austin, Al Bee Lee Cooper of Paris according to report is in New York and the guest of Rose Knox Ellis. Miss Rose is terribly selfish with her. We haven't had a single peek at her so far and we do love to gaze at Paris frocks. --- Sarl Patton and Andrades Lindsay entertained at tea Sunday for Mercedes Rector of Washington and Edith Taylor of Hartford, Conn., and the Walker Studio was alive with beautifully gowned ladies and their be-tuxed escorts from four until eight. There was soft music, low lights and Florence DeLoach Richardson presiding over the punch bowl. Little Vi Woodlyn Carter, blonde Lettie Simms, Carita Owens and Bessy Bearden made very charming assistants to the hostesses. * * * That George Schuyler is the limit! After we went and gived him a sp—lendid dinner from soup to nuts, he got up and said that we couldn't buy him with a feed and that he would probably knock us all in his next article. Can you beat that! And after A. Philip Randolph, Lester Walton, Eloise Bibb Thompson, Bruce Rogers, Sr., Bessye Bearden, William Pickens, Eleanor Roberts, Floyd Calvin, U. S. Poston, Roy Lancaster and I all told the loveliest lies about him. If the party hadn't been so "bang-up", I would cut him off my speaking list. But we had too much fun in spite of his snooty remarks, and I vote for another dinner in his honor. (The cuss). * * * Lucille Randolph had promised weeks before hand to let me sit next to A. Philip, himself, but when I got there she had him surrounded by herself and somebody else she could trust, and all I could see was his ear. Now, I ask you, isn't that just like a wife? The Miss Eleanor Roberts, who sat next to Schuyler—well, if ever you could have seen the glances she cast in his unresponsive direction. What kind of a man is he! She made the cutest after-dinner speech I have ever heard. Come to think of it, she was really cute, anyhow. * * * * * * The guests who ate chicken in his honor were the A. Philip Randolphs, Anna Sterrett, Lester A. Walton, and Helene and Myrtle Williams, Bruce Rogers, Sr., Bruce Rogers, Jr., the John W. Walkers, William Pickens, W. I. Delph, the U. S. Postons, the Noah D. Thompsons, Eleanor Roberts, Miss Olsen, Sari Price Patton, Mercedes Rector of Washington, Hattle Walker of Richmond, Andre Edwards, S. E. Grain, the Theodore Harrises, Bessye Bearden, Floyd J. Calvin, and Roy Lancaster. * * * Letters and telegrams were sent by Alfred Knopf, H. L. Menken, Charles S. Johnson, Rev. William Lloyd Imes, William P. Dabney, Cincinnati; Rhenzi Lemus, Washington; W. Rollo Wilson, Phila.; Ira F. Lewis, Pittsburgh, and Fred R. Moore. * * * The "We's" had a too bad cabaret party at the Ebony Thursday night. They were not so many in number, but in spirits, they numbered several hundred. In fact, each person that I am going to list could be counted as two or three dozen on his own. For example, there was Harry Bragg, Puss Sanders, C. T. Collins, Link Johnson, Howard McNeill, Paul Coleman, Rudolph Thomas and McCleary Stinnette. To hold down that weight were Geraldine Hughes, Adah Walls, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Warrick, Ruth Brown, Dorothy Marshall and the Robert Fitzgeralds. Yes! We have no dry moments. * * * The Kappa and Omega Basketball Game at the Renaissance last Tuesday was packed and jammed and strictly collegiate. Nobody cares much about who will win, but there is considerable interest as to who will be among those present and what sheiks or shebas can be roped in for a dance. As one cute young thing put it—she spent two weeks before a game getting the proper men to promise to be on hand, half of her time after arriving to the engaging of dances, and the rest of her time trying to find her partners. That, if you only knew it, is what is called having a big time. Everybody had a big time at the game, especially the promoters and those who had the means and forethought to have loaded hip pockets. * * * The D. T. A.'s stepped out with their first complimentary prom at the Lenox Gardens last Friday night. Four hundred turned out, dressed down and in the best of spirits. There was a review and everything to make you happy. The D. T. A.'s are a group of men who are employed in the financial district and are headed by Richard White. James Dixon is treasurer, Louis Higgins, vice-president and E. Holden, secretary. * * * Henry Lincoln Johnson, Jr., and C. T. Collins paid me a hurried call Friday. The C. T. is turned out in a long lamb skin coat and the "Link" sports an equally long raccoon. I declare! The feminine part of the office force had a fit over them. Well, well, they are all there. * * * Little Vertner Tandy has been alarmingly ill with pneumonia but was reported out of danger Sunday night. Here's best wishes for his speediest recovery. * * * The William Wiggins had a righteouss New Year's Eve party with an endless supply of eggnog or the makings undiluted if you so wished, potatoe salad, ham, cheeses, pickles, rolls and other dodads along with plenty of music, enough space to bump and congenial company. * * * Hattie Walker of Richmond was the queen bee of the affair and buzzing around her were the Thomas Morrisises, Jack Graftons, John Terrars, Wyckes, J. Bythewoods, Lulu Chandler, Charles Green, Grace Harding, Carrie Townsend, J. Partee, Beatrice King and the Henry Felixes. * * * The Hattie and I left for the Dark Tower around three-thirty and there wasn't that first sign of any stop. My, my. * * * Sol Johnson has been too busy to send that first line from Washington. It is rumored that Miss Carol will study in Boston next year since that is a bit nearer to Central Maine. Dr. "Me" Ross was all rubbed down and tucked in bed New Year's Day. He couldn't find anything better to do then catch a terrific cold which put him out of the running for a couple of days. But you can't keep a good man down. * * * The lovely Bessye Bearden was all dolled up at the Patton tea in a million dollars worth of rare yellow orchids. And there were more at home awaiting their turn to step out. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Eustace Pilgrim of Atlantic City motored up in their Buick Sedan for the holidays. They were the house guests of Miss Hazel Ford which means that a good time was in order from start to finish. Mrs. Pilgrim was sporting a cocoa brown broadtail trimmed in brown fox. Most becoming. * * * Again the popular Miss Evelyn Laney entertained. This time it was a too bad egg-nog party last Saturday night. Egg-nog was just plentiful. Those present included. Dr. and Mrs. Petit, Miss Mazzie Sloan, Miss Lila Hart, Charlie Griswall, Miss Bessie Pearcott. Miss Marceline Jenkins, Miss Bertha Wade, Leory Jennings, Johnny Hawkins, Miss Sadie Chase, Quennie Davis, formerly of New York, now of Chicago, Mrs. Lena Brighthaup, James Moore, William Slater, Frank Brighthaup, Mrs. Edna Slater, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Conway, Teddy Brown, Luckyeth Roberts, Paul Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Garrett, Louise Dorsey. * * * The Panthers Exclusive Club had a Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Simmons. And the girls looked beautiful. Among those present were: the Dempsey Shedricks, the Cedric Lees and Hannah Henderson, Harriet Downing, Betrah Downing, Annabelle Hall, Winnie Swan, Katherine Boyd, Mabel Jackson, Marjorie Jackson, Messrs. Leon Jenkins, Frank Taylor, Robert Shaw, John Wise, Henry Jackson, Joseph Richardson and Robert Steward. * * * Among the Dunbar Garden clientele is Hilda Offley Thompson and her parents, the Frank Lantiguas. Their apartment is all dressed up and ready for company. * * * Dr. Joseph Dunston of Harrisburg was the holiday guest of the Eddie Johnsons. Dr. Joseph is Sara Writt's other half and one of the best looking of the Omega men. * * * A group of Brooklyn school mar'ms had a luncheon party at Rossie's Thursday afternoon, which only goes to prove that school teachers, contrary to popular belief, are human beings and must have food, and when at Rossie's, it's good food and then some. The party included: Miss Fannie J. Murray, Mrs. James B. Beauregard, Mrs. Lilla Rector, Miss Florence Walker, Miss Zelmyra Peterson, Miss Emily Fletcher, Mrs. J. R. Scales, Miss Sara Pearson, Mrs. Louis Corbin, Miss Pauline Turner, Mrs. Clara S. Groce, Mrs. James A. Anderson, Mrs. T. P. Moseley, Mrs. E. S. Lynch, Mrs. Maude G. Hall, Mrs. William H. Wortham, Mrs. Christine Maura, Miss Alice Smith. EVERYBIDY WINS in the Three Weeks "Buy the Tattler Campaign." 200 W. 135th St., Room 110 EDGECOMBE 2000 Enter Anytime—Pay While Learning The Madam C. J. Walker Company graciously offered its new building for the headquarters of all our Fraternities and Sororities next Christmas. Already a number have accepted and the prospects are excellent for a hot time in the old "Nap Town". * * The clever Amanda Randolph of the Alhambra Theatre has her mother, Mrs. Jane Randolph, prominent church and social worker of Cincinnati, and her niece, Evelyn Eriddell, as her guests for the winter. * * * Men, beware! The "Girl Friends" had a leap year party at the Utopia Neighborhood House Monday night. They mean business and they are very alluring. Their invitations were the dearest ever—a gold and yellow square with a swank vamp in a gay beflowered frock. Her skirt spread from corner to corner of the card. --- The Bud Fishers had their brand of eggnog on trial Monday night and it was of the very best. My greatest problem was trying to decide who made the best eggnog Mary Lane Ross, Sol Johnson, Billie Wiggins, McCleary Stinnette, or Bud Fisher. I'll call it tie for this year and give them another test next Christmas. * * * McCleary Stinnette entertained New Year's Day for his two sisters, Olivia and Irene. There was much dancing, eating of cake, and drinking of punch; and a huge time was had by all. My acquaintance with that youngest of sets is quite limited, but I knew Margaret and Billy Johnson, Olivette Miller, Muriel Kellogg, Thomas Rogers, Charlie Nickens and Willie Simms. *** By Tuesday, all of our visitors had departed except Mary Harris who called Athens, Georgia and got an extension of time from friend husband. The beautiful Mercedes Rector left Monday at midnight for Washington; the petite Hattie Walker set out for Richmond Monday at noon; the smiling Rhetta Braswell hopped off for Atlantic City Tuesday at six; Edith McDougall and Adah Walls dragged back to Philly and Sol Johnson headed for the Maine Woods at three the same day; and that night Rudy Thomas returned to Wilberforce. Harlem ain't the same today. ★ ★ ★ Miss Florence Murray of Alexandria Va., and Washington, D. C., is visiting New York for the holidays. A very winning personality which we like to have with us. * * * Mrs. Bessie Absolm entertained the Star June 51 Club at the home of Mrs. Sadie Powell last Tuesday evening. The Junos are having a reception and dance on the Sixth of January. Do you stand in? Appreciation of MUSIC Appreciation of music is today recognised as an index to culture. In the homes of the more progressive families you may always find a piano, a radio or victrola. 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[Image of a young woman with short hair and a light-colored dress. The background is black, and the frame is decorated with a pattern of small, light-colored dots. The woman's face is centered in the frame, and she appears to be looking directly at the viewer.] FELIX BREHM THEATRICAL, PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER 251 WEST 145th STREET (near 8th Avenue) NEW YORK CITY Telephone: Audubon 9140 Marvello SHOP The Shop of Art and Culture in Beauty Lines MARCEL WAVING A SPECIALTY Marvello Hair Preparations, Inc. 201 WEST 139th STREET Telephone Bradhurst 9239 LAURA S. GIBBS, Prop. A Desirable Office PHYSICIAN or DENTIST PREFERED EVELYN LANEY Tel. Audubon 8404 After 7 P. M. Tel. Audubon 1036 DAILY 2424 Seventh Ave., Apt. 1. AN BE MADE. WAVING OFESSION AT COLLEGE t., Room 110 The Theatre "The Joy of 1928" a musical revue, now playing at the New Alhambra Theater this week will prolong the thrills of the holiday season another week. Nationally famed artists, midst a group of highly talented, pleasingly formed, beautifully costumed, pretty girls who effect a fine colorful background with their electrifying personalities, charm, and cheerful smiles, kept the packed house highly entertained with the latest song and dance numbers. The track at the Alhambra is fast; a "Never no stop pace" continues until the last curtain call. These popular stage favorites for some reason are apparently, giving Broadway one better for the new year, for one is made to forget that he is in Harlem. Unwillingly leaving the spirited atmosphere the popular chatter voices a return, later this week. The one and only "Slim Henderson" presents for fine entertainment of vast crowds a singular feature; he really succumbs to the vampish request of his cast of giving freely of his millions; as usual the beautiful high breaks him; but "Slim" goes about things in ultramodern fashion for his long, long thirty-eight forces a return of every dollar. Lots of this number is left to the imagination. However, "Slim" remains on the winning side. Indian giving is long since out of fashion, yet here is a good idea for 1928. Hundreds of 'B" and "E" sheiks applauded voriforously for more. Kent and Bernice as usual stopped the show. The impulsively charming May Belle thrills and makes you think of your first love Amanda Randolph, well nature created her for your pleasure making you laugh when sad and cry "never no cry." She makes the chorus, orchestra as well as the audience step and stomp as an accompanist to her jazzy singing. "Tim Moore" continues to do his marvelous rare stunts forcing miles, laughter and applause plus from even the most conservative of the audience. Hundreds are now standing. As the curtain downs or the last time, the silver screen appears and all is quiet for the silent when: Leo Maloney starts to do his stuff in a first run picture "The Devil's Twin." Some twin, I'll say. Lon Chaney will have to pep up a bit to thrill us after seeing the twins in action. In modern style Maloney with fast horses, barking guns, and a charming blonde in waiting saves the day and the family honor. Leaps and bounds over long stretches of hilly land in windows and out through closed doors, and exercises of wit and courage with lassoes and rusty jail keys keep the audience keyed up anticipating a thrilling capture which course happens in the last few minutes of the most interesting of pictures. a course in the science of the human body EDWARD D'ANORE) Lafayette Is Crowded A near record crowd jammed the Lafayette Theatre to the very doors while outside several thousand waited patiently to get in for the evening performances of the Whitman Sisters last Monday. Mable Whitman, undoubtedly the most successful woman producer of the times and a veteran of many years experience in the profession, presented a fast-stepping unit of capable entertainers. In addition to her three talented sisters, Alice, the blonde doll of dance; Essie, dramatic alto songbird and Bert' (the only brunette of the quartet), classy male im- The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person wearing a hat and a dress. The background is indistinct, but it seems to be a dark, solid color. There are no discernible features that can be clearly identified. PRINCESS WEE WEE This little lady, not any bigger than some dolls, is the famous Princess Wee Wee, formerly with Barnum and Bailey. She is now playing at the Lafayette Theatre with the popular Whitman Sisters. personator and dancer, Miss Mable has an exceptional company of favorites. Foremost of them is Minta Cato, songbird extraordinary and of a winsome personality and lovable disposition. Then there's Princess Wee Wee, who is fast developing into a real musical comedy actress under Mable's clever teaching. Ferman Taps is a good singer and he and his guitar are just too bad. Willie Bryant is a good straight man, combining ability to dance and can fill in nicely almost anywhere. Willie Toosweet and Ernest Michiels, first and second comedians in the order named, are two amusing entertainers. Willie's monologue is spicy and humorous. A little girl (a Whitman cousin, I believe), teams nicely with Alice in a dance specialty. Miss Cato's selections registers high with lovers of classics and ballads. Her opening song was "Smile For Me" with or rather following the chorus openings. A few minutes later she crooned "Lindy" and still further down on the program she featured her old masterpiece, "Dear Old Southland." This she topped off with The Lincoln Packed Drake and Walker's spicy little aggregation of musical comedy entertainers, in their "Chocolate Gal Revue," played to a capacity house at the Lincoln Theatre Monday. The vehicle scored high with the Lincolnites and it is safe to predict a record attendance week at the West 135th Street playhouse. The Drake-Walker players seemed imbued with the spirit of the hour and were at their best. The comedy kept the audience roaring with laughter and the dancing and song numbers were well applauded. From the opening number to the final curtain the entertainment was good and fully enjoyed by a highly appreciative audience. Jackie Mabry, Lillian Young, Jimmy Basket vied with John Drake, little Sambo Reid and Miss Hallie for the honors. Miss Mabry's monologue wherein she burlesqued Ruth Elders, the Dixie aviatrix, was a wow. "Jackie" had 'em falling out of their seats or crying with laughter. She's sure a funny girl. Miss Hallie and little Miss Young scored with well sung musical numbers and Drake, Sambo and Slim Rice cleverly handled the comedy. Jimmy Basket, Henry Drake and the Pickininnie Four registered high. In addition to the above mentioned entertainers others who contributed to the success of the vehicle were: Noble and Cryor, Ellis and Perry and a nifty bevy of winsome maids and four dacing boys. a semi-opera selection at the piano, playing her own music. Miss Minta makes a wonderfully appealing stage picture in the beautiful gowns especially designed for her. Miss Essie Whitman's rendition of that popular ballad 'Blue Heaven," is an exceptional treat and that Monday night audience certainly appreciated her beautifully modulated voice. Miss Essie also was most becomingly gowned and her display of diamonds which covered her shapely hands and her leck. was a Tiffany treat. Alice and Bert, classy dancers de luxe thrill and please as they always do the girls. (Bert masquerading as a man), received quite an ovation. The chorus girls and boys will be found a nimble hard working lot with plenty of snap and go from the initial to the final curtain. ALHAMBRA 126th St. and Seventh Ave. Now Playing—This Week JOYS OF 1928 Starting the Year's Gayeties with the Greatest Laughing Show Harlem Ever Had EARL TUCKER The Sailor who Defies all the Laws of Dancing and Sets the Audience Wild KENT and BERNICE ADDED LAUGH GATHERERS The ALHAMBRA GIRLS Queens of Beauty and Grace ANNA Q. NILSSON and Ten Other Stars in "The Fire Patrol" Midnite Ramble Wednesday One Week Beginning Monday Leap Year Revue Feast of Fun and Frolic Also MILTON SILLS in "Why Women Re-Marry" 1 Renaissance Entertains Kiddies Party lines were broken on Friday afternoon, December 30, when at 1:30 P.M., the Republican District Captains, members of the County Committee, and their co-workers of the 21st Street Assembly District, under the direction of Mrs. E. Hortense Warner, gave the children of the district a theatre party, at the Renaissance Theatre, 138th Street and Seventh Avenue, from 1:30 to 4 P.M. LAFAY Seventh Avenue at 132nd ONE WEEK, BEGINNING A New Standa THE ROYAL FL FAYET venue at 132nd St. Tel EK, BEGINNING MONDAY, JANU A New Standard For Revues YAL FLUSH R With ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1928 Garland Howard Martha Copeland Julia Moody The Pan American Four CAPITOLIAN ORCHESTRA Feature P "The Girl in 58-60 WEST 135th ST. THE LINCOLN ONE WEEK, BEGINNING M DRAKE & IN AN ENTIRELY NEW 'Just T With An All Star G WEEK-END PHOTO ISLE OF FORGOT Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. HURTIG & SEAMO 125th STREET, North-east ONE WEEK, BEGINNING M ED JORDAN'S GRE The Ten WITH AN ALL STAR Feature Photo Play Cirl in the Public THE LINCOLN THEATRE BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY RAKE & WALKER ENTIRELY NEW MUSICAL Fast Too Bust An All Star Cast and Jazz WEEK-END PHOTO PLAY, THE OF FORGOTTEN WO ri., Sat. and Sun.—Jan. 12th, 13th, & SEAMON'S H MUS STREET, North-east Corner of 8th A K, BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY ORDAN'S GREAT PRODUC e Tempt IN ALL STAR CAST OF FA Feature Photo Play "The Girl in the Pullman" ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1928 WEEK-END PHOTO PLAY, THE ISLE OF FORGOTTEN WOMEN Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun.—Jan. 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1928 ED JORDAN'S GREAT PRODUCTION The Tempters WITH AN ALL STAR CAST OF FAVORITES EVERY SUNDAY — Headline Vaudeville 10—All Star Acts—10 Popular Prices Two Shows Daily Matinee & SUNDAY — Headline Vaudeville 10—All Star Acts—10 Two Shows Daily Matinee & EVERY SUNDAY — Headline Vaudeville Concerts 10—All Star Acts—10 Popular Prices Two Shows Daily Matinee & Evening Show THE INTER-STATE TATTLER More than eight hundred children, without regard to the party affiliation, assembled at the Association of Trade and Commerce, 2370 7th Avenue, from where they were taken to the theatre. There they enjoyed two special features: "The Big Parade", and "Thundering River". This courtesy was extended to the children of the district, by Mr. Cleophas Charity, manager of the theatre. After the show they were taken back to the Association Building, where surprise packages of candy and fruit, were given them. YETTE St. Tel. Morn. 1811 MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1928 rd For Revues USH REVUE Mae Brown Skeeter Winston Campbell & Farrell Photo Play "the Pullman" EN THEATRE PHONE HARLEM 6 4 8 0 SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1928 WALKER NEW MUSICAL COMEDY "oo Bad" Fast and Jazz Band TO PLAY, THE WITTEN WOMEN Jan. 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th N'S HARLEM MUSIC HALL Corner of 8th AVENUE SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1928 GREAT PRODUCTION Ampters CAST OF FAVORITES line Vaudeville Concerts Acts—10 ly Matinee & Evening Show --- Friday, January 6, 1928 The Lady of the Lincoln History is a queer book. All sorts of unexpected people write it in all sorts of unexpected places. More often than not the real authors are never known. It is a comparatively rare happening for an original maker of history like Julius Caesar or Ullysses Grant to set down the record of his exploits in "Gallic Wars" or "Memoirs". Usually some Gibbon or Mommsen sets down the achievements of a thousand Caesars and Grants and gets credit for being a great historian. It ought to be clear as daylight that the man who simply records what other and greater men have done is not a real writer of history. History is not written in words but in glamour and heroism and faith in an idea or cause. It is written by the acts of men and women who, in the phrase of Mussolini, live dangerously. The quiet men who later write books about those acts are not real historians but amanuenses. Mrs Marie C. Downs, for example, has never written a book about that nebulous institution known as the Negro theatre. If anybody should ask her if she has ever contributed to the history of the Negro stage she would probably be speechless in surprise for a moment and then answer "No." It is usually that way with the real writers of history. They are so close to their work and so absorbed in it that they do not think of it as history at all. To them it is just life. But what is history but a "still" of the endless motion picture called life? If you look back over the records you will discover that since the year 1909 hardly anybody connected with the Negro theatre has exerted a larger influence on its progress than Mrs. Downs. That was the year when she became the owner of the Lincoln Theatre and it was the first theatre in New York to fashion its amusement with an eye solely to pleasing colored audiences. At that time it was the custom of New York theatres to relegate their colored patrons to the top balcony and then permit the performers on the stage to insult them at will with offensive humor. When the Lafayette theatre was opened a few years later (not under its present management) colored people were barred from the house and it was necessary to bring the matter to the attention of the District Attorney. You can readily see the innovation Mrs. Downs was ushering in when she not only welcomed colored audiences to all parts of her house but also adapted the entertainment to their peculiar tastes. Behind the asbestos curtain Mrs. Downs has continuously conducted a theatrical laboratory for the benefit of the colored actor and audience. She has ever been willing to permit any kind of experiment to be tried out on the Lincoln stage. Frank Wilson, who has since won fame as a dramatic actor, learned the mechanics of the stage in the Lincoln. The idea which later burgeoned into the Lafayette Players had its first tryout in the 135th Street show shop. Many of us who were young when Harlem was young will remember when Anita Bush, Charles Gilpin, Clarence Muse and a large supporting cast inaugurated the dramatic movement with such plays as The System. That was a long time ago but Mrs. "Dixon's Big Revue LIKE Young Lochinvar, who came out of the West, nearly all of the most attractive women in the cast of "Dixon's Big Revue" hail from the big open spaces where men are men and women know the type of men it is desirable to know. In this chorus seven of the twenty claim the Golden State of California, three hail from Oregon (two from Washington, one from each Utah, Colorado and Idaho, two from Montana and one from Nebraska. Politically they are all for Coolidge, and all in favor of the exemption of theatre and club taxation. They all adhere to equal rights in everything and firmly believe in Americanism in all their dealings, individually and collectively. Like the three guardsmen, they adhere to the principle of "all for one, and one for all" and they worship by the Golden Rule. "Dixon's Big Revue" and this western contingent are at Hurtig and Seamon's New Theatre this week, and are using snappy songs and bewitching dances to rope in the spectators instead of the customary lariats. "Dixon's Big Revue" is credited with containing a mixture of the very best things that characterize entertainment of this type, including comedy bits, songs, dances and travesties, all cleverly and deftly arranged into a symposium of melody and action that fairly sizzles with pep. Downs still maintains the policy of welcoming every sensible experiment. It was only a few months ago when she permitted a noted singer to tryout a performance of The Emperor Jones. To record Mrs. Downs' personal influence would require a volume. She has influenced the careers of fully three-quarters of colored performers now in the higher ranks of the profession. To name the actors who received their initial impetus or else were helped along the way by her contact would be to write a roster of the colored stage. It was in her theatre, you will remember, that the late Florence Mills first appeared. Recently Mrs. Downs has effected a merger with the management of the Alhambra Theatre. This is encouraging to both the colored audience and the colored actor. We can now be assured that the interests of the actor will not be permitted to overshadow the pleasure of the audience. On the other hand the actor will know he has an ever open field for reasonable experiment. Looking back over Mrs. Downs' association with colored actors and her contact with colored audiences it is hard to see how she could have accomplished more for the lasting profit of the one and the increasing pleasure of the other. She has done as much as she could possibly do with the resources of only one theatre at her disposal. Now she has two theatres and we may confidently expect her policy of helpful cooperation to be enlarged. Got into the Roosevelt by mistake a couple of weeks ago and found myself squinting at a picture—Runnin' Wild—and cursing my fate. But not for long. W. G. Fields was playing the lead, and hunting for W. G. Fields' pictures. He is immense. SAVOY-TOPICS Well friends, heartiest thanks for the way you helped us to welcome in the new "Baby' 1928. He sure is a healthy looking kid and if appearances mean anything, he'll bring us all a lot of luck. Here's "Wishing you each and every one, a happy and successful New Year. The Savoy had three hilarious nights and two big days of furious fun that will be hard to equal much less to excel. But that's our aim for 1928 and so far we have not missed what we shot at. Watch us from now on and with your support, we'll surpass our gigantic program of the year now numbered with the pass. THE WEEKEND MISS ULMA BANKS, our little cashier is popular because of her winsome smiles. * * * Even as it is, with the "New Baby" not yet a week old, we have a high class innovation for you already in the New Tango. Oh, yes, you have heard of the "Tango" but just the same visit us Tuesday night and see how we dance the Tango. Speaking of dancing calls to mind poor little Miss Nelson, who's dancing her feet out with the many sheiks but wearing her heart out faster by worrying over the 'One' sheik whoever he may be." THE MUSICIAN On a cold day, what could be warmer than a picture of these three beauties who won the Savoy prizes in our 1927 contest? That calls to mind another incident. James Robinson, better known to the gals as "Bobby" is some hot papa. But he's not to hot for Adel. If the hot papa does not stop flirting, she'll become a flea in his collar some nite. Incidentally, "Fess" Williams had better keep closer watch over his musical "Aces" or else, oh, well, why should we worry. Leave that to "Fess." Well folks, Ruth Mitchell, Bea Davis and Page Cain arrived safe in France last Wednesday, after a very enjoyable trip. The three little daughters of old Father Knickerbocker had a wonderful For that youthful, smooth, soft, and clear skin — The truly efficient BLEACH, Safe and certain— BROWNLIGHT Lightens the Skin At Beauty Parlors, Drug and Dept. Stores. 60c, $1.25 and $2.50 per jar or direct from Brownlight Mfg. Co., Inc. 2043 Seventh Avenue New York Largest Colored Practice in This Section of Harlem COME WHERE YOUR TRADE IS APPRECIATED Examination FREE No Obligation DR. WOLFE DENTAL SPECIALIST 68 WEST 117th ST. Lenox Ave. My Only Office All branches of modern dentistry—gold crowns (22 karat), bridges, plates, fillings, X-ray, inlays. Lowest prices in N. Y. Cit Easy weekly payments. Satisfaction with work guaranteed. Gas—Novocain Careful Extraction Specialist Se Habla Esp time on the Phillis Wheatly of the Black Star Line. They were the most popular ladies on the big ship. Remember this: that the Savoy gives you the most for your money. See for yourself. * * * The Prince of Whales welcomed the girls in London. He was much impressed with Miss Cain's trizzy French Bob. Page is sure to prove popular in Paris having that Parisien atmosphere. Ha! Ha! Ha! Why does Sara Taylor eat so much cracked ice in weather like we are now having. Wonder what she'll do in the summer time? Guess that's the secret of why she's so cold. Then perhaps she is, but that's another s-t-o-r-y. Evelyn Smith is one little maid hard to figure out. Who is he Evelyn and when is it coming off? We have been hearing rumors for a long time and if you don't tell us, we are going to put our operative Z49 to investigate. Oh, by the way, dear reader, every Sunday afternoon is "Opportunity Day" and he who is wise never overlooks an opportunity. It might be to your advantage to be with us this Sunday. Meek-Mose of Texas Fired with the success or "Porgy" by the Theatre Guild, a group of colored writers, under the leadership of Lester Walton of the New York Age and the Morning World, plan giving Broadway a series of plays depicting Aframerican life. To this end, a group of the old Lafayette Players with several younger and promising future stars are now rehearsing at the Lafayette Lodge Rooms in West 131st St. The first play to be presented will be "Meek-Mose", the story being of the colored folks in the oil sections of Texas. Frank Wilson, now starring in Porgy, is the author. Richard Harrison will be featured in the title role with Laura Bowman, Sidney Kirkpatrick, Susie Sutton, Charles Moore, Lawrence Criner and several local favorites supporting him. The vehicle will first be sent out on a short road tour playing perhaps, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and later Newark. The company will then put on the finishing polishing touches at one of the upper Harlem houses and will then be ready for Broadway. Mr. Walton has not as yet disclosed just what theatre will house his new venture. But in as much as it will be something of an exclusive proposition and an experiment, the chances are that it will be one of the smaller ones. A Burlesque Star BILLY HIGGINS Billy, as he is known to his friends and admirers, recently teamed with Sandy Burns. These clever black face entertainers are big favorites here in New York. One and Two Room STUDIO APARTMENT Furnished or Unfurnished 252 WEST 135th STREET NEW YORK CITY 20-YOUNG WOMEN-20 Make $20 to $30 a Week Working for the Willectro Process Permanent Straightenb Machine Company. Must be ambitious and dependable. Call at the E. B. WILLIAMS CO., Inc., 2330 Seventh Ave., N. Y. C. Or Write to E. B. WILLIAMS CO., Inc., 51 Chambers St., N. C. Our Fraternities and Sororities THE progress of the Negro in America has in many ways been similar to that of his white brother, and in many walks of life he has used the same formulae for his life's solution. This is not due to a deliberate intention to imitate, but rather the natural act of one who in the early stages of his reasoning refuses to believe that his action should take on a different nature from those about him. However, he is ultimately forced to the realization that practically all of his activities, even though they are identical with those of the white man, must be conducted exclusively among his race and must have the inevitable prefix, "Colored." Hence we have the Colored Y. M. C. A., the Y. W. C. A., Colored Baptist and Methodist Churches, and lastly, Colored fraternities. These conditions were forced upon us and whereas they are distasteful, they have their virtues. The Colored fraternities are the direct outgrowth of the white man's refusal to accept the Negro in the college fraternities. There were many of us who thought that when we organized the Colored fraternity, we deliberately segregated ourselves. There are others who believe that we could not have been segregated in this matter, inasmuch as the Negro was never admitted to the white fraternity. Therefore there was never any mixture. Much may be said on both sides, but the good which resulted from such an act is far greater than the harm done by uniting the race along college fraternal lines. RALPH E. MIZELLE. ALPHA Kappa Alpha Sorority, the first Greek Letter Sorority among colored college students was established at Howard University in 1908. From that time on the history of the organization has been one of steady growth until at present there are over forty chapters in practically all of the large cities of the country from New York to California. Among the aims and purposes of Alpha Kappa Alpha, these are the most important: To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards among college students; to establish unity and friendship among them; to keep alive an interest in college life and progressive movements emanating therefrom for the purpose of improving the social status of our race, raising the moral standards and increasing educational efficiency. The last purpose, that of educational efficiency, is being attained by a National Program of Vocational Guidance, which attempts to keep the Sorority in touch with young women in high schools and colleges, and to give them as much encouragement and material help as is possible. The two chapters in New York City have kept in constant touch with the high school girls in the city schools, and wherever need for advice in their work has arisen, or direction in the choice of careers is sought, they have been ready and anxious to serve. To stimulate greater interest in high scholarship, Tau Omega and Lambda, (N. Y. C.) Chapters have awarded to deserving graduates, four scholarships of $150.00 each. These scholarship winners are now matriculated in Smith, Hunter and Barnard Colleges, and are maintaining creditable records there. That we may truly serve our ce in developing in ourselves if others a fine type of woman- d in our sincere desire. Florence L. Thomas. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity During the Christmas holidays, the sixteenth Grand Conclave of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity gave much tone and color to the social structure of New York City. This grand event added another chapter to the annals of Omega's achievements. This Greek Letter Fraternity was founded by Prof. E. E. Just, Frank Coleman, Oscar J. Cooper and Edgar A. Love, November 17, 1921 at Howard University, Washington, D. C. From its local origin and obscure beginning, it has grown in scope to national significance of seventy-eight chapters and a caliber of men that are among the foremost thinkers or modern times. Omega men that are famed internationally, as a publicist, W. H. Pickens, historian, Carter G. Woodsen, in science, Prof. E. E. Just; in music, Roland Hayes and in athletics, DeHart Hubbart and Charles Drew. Our national characters are S. W. Rutherford, business, and Paul R. Williams, architect. In the field of education, journalism, law, medicine and science Omega men have a record that is renowned and unequal to any that the coterie of Greek letter fraternities make note of. Omega is playing a definite role' in the affairs of men.. Her liberal and magnanimous spirit is a vital entity in our social order and national life. Her progressive program is being felt as a race contribution in things that are vast and stupendous. Her definite policy is contingent with things that are hopeful and possible for the betterment of man. One of the outstanding features of her program is to evolve group consciousness through the study of Negro Literature. The newly elected officers are G. W. Goodman, Grand Basilius, S. Hamilton, Keeper of Finance, and H. W. Pope, Keeper of Records and Seals. A. MERRAL WILLIS. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority EPSILON Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was established at Columbia University, New York City. It is an undergraduate professional group. It has been the aim of Epsilon Chapter, first, to encourage the best moral character and highest scholastic standards among its own members, and among girls of high school age in our community. We have endeavored to foster culture and an appreciation of the arts. To this end we have given concerts before appreciative audiences We have been interested in stressing fine personality and the importance of initiative to the girls with whom we have come in contact. Among the most important features of our yearly program is the "Finer Womanhood Week"—the second week in February, when a daily program is given at various community centers. It is the object of our effort during Finer Womanhood Week to bring be fore public attention the need of developing our growing girls into splendid women—mentally, physically and morally—so that they may be an asset to the race. We also assist other college organizations in the general higher education movement. All finances gained through public presentations of any kind are concreted in our Scholarship Fund, which provides an annual scholarship to a high school graduate that she may enter college and there continue her studies. Epsilon is one of eighteen chapters of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority-six graduate chapters and twelve undergraduate. Among some of its busy members are, Lydia Mason, pianist, winner of three consecutive Juillard Foundation Scholarships; Andrades Lindsay, pianist; Mabel E. Duggins, Chiropodist; Ruth Hodges, Visiting Nurse in the Public Schools; Winonah Harvey, a student of journalism at New York University; Doralyne Spence Jackson, late of the Neighborhood Playhouse, and others who are doing creditable work in the community, teaching or professionally occupied. Our Chapter entertained the visiting delegates to the Omega Conclave on December 29th at an informal Christmas reception. Doralyne Spence Jackson, Chapter Editor. Chi Delta Mu Fraternity THE Chi Delta Mu Fraternity was founded at Howard University Medical School in 1913. The founders were D.E.C.Terry, assistant professor of medicine at Howard Medical School, and Dr. Charles Humbert, who is the pathologist at the Veterans' Hospital at Tuskegee, Alabama. About a dozen medical students got together and formed a fraternity so that the members might increase their opportunity to secure a better understanding and appreciation of orities Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRaternity to be established at Cornell University there were no had seen the many benefits accession in the college fraternity realized that in these fraternity they first organized themselves each others rooms from time to time finally lead to the definition Fraternity and one of the men money gathered from their money corporation. The chapter at Alpha Chapter. Howard Uni plans which her students had made concrete at Cornell, ask establishment of the next chapter made known the wishes of some Gamma Chapter came into being. Cornell gripped the imagination and hundreds of earnest students in the country, the hundreds who mutual profit to be had from them. Radiating from the inception in 1906, many other very fine, organized and are doing excellent Fraternity has more than seven chapters made up of upwards throughout the United States. The chapter in Canada and another. For a few years after Alpha come a national organization, institution must, before finally finding a revolutionary principle as itcerned. The national body detry, characteristics of the tradition insufficient reason for existence of the desire for education of education was summed up. Fraternity, "Go to High School furtherance of this desiderate week each year is set aside for along this line. During that throughout the country, prizes, high school students for essay, young students to impress upon studies, scholarships are offered other means are taken to put sufficient time has elapsed to sk. The adoption of this idea of itself upon faculties and other organization as being more than Alpha Phi Alpha as being sympathy for all. And then at a subsequent general organization that all men because of fitness or lack of fit to industry and the manual and along with its higher education less fortunate vocational guidance most lowly person to make a any plan for educating the group. Under ordinary circumstance no necessity for such a program to plan the course of the student investigation we found these Negro away from the courses of higher education in the early being advised that there was no professions. This advice was not because of a lack of ab New York City we find it difficult schools because the principles of policy of the school. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity young and its plans, far-reaching years. It has accomplished deed Alpha Phi Alpha realize that we have only scratched the surfaceous educational task with which Some other college fraternity will some day distort the control domestic Negro under his imprint for his own selfish end. It is thought among many the organization of Colored Gr ALPHA FRATERNITY was the new institution to be established for Negroes of colony there were seven men with vision, many benefits accruing from members of college fraternities on the campus at these fraternities the fine lines defined themselves into a literary society from time to time. Discussions led to the definite formation of Alpha Phi Ai, one of the men was sent to Albany, N.Y. from their meagre monies, to get the chapter at Cornell was known to Howard University, as though all our students had in mind had been that Cornell, asked and received perk of the next chapter, Beta. Then U.S. wishes of some students there for came into being. The idea of the imagination and the desires of scarcest students in the many universities hundreds who had anticipated that they be had from college fraternalism, from the inception of Alpha Phi Ai, another very fine Greek letter fraternity are doing excellent work. Today Ai more than seventy undergraduates up of upwards of three thousand United States. One charter has been made and another for a chapter in Ai years after Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity organization, it grouped about, as are finally finding its raison d'etre, an principle as far as such organizational body determined that fun and乐趣 of the traditional Greek letter fraternity for existence and pledged itself fire for education amongst its people was summed up in the slogan of Ai to High School; Go to College this desideratum the fraternity sets its set aside for the most intensive During that week, mass meet country, prizes are offered high schools for essays, visits are made to no impress upon them the need of courses are offered, luncheon conferences are taken to push this educational effort elapsed to show definite results. Of this idea of helping the other fiefries and other fraternities for it is being more than imitators,—stampede as being possessed of vision and intellect subsequent time, it came to the action that all men could not possibly miss or lack of fitness or because of the manual arts. Then the organ of higher educational program, one educational guidance program which is known to make a step higher—and thus affecting the group mass. Many circumstances one would think, such a program because there are unpleasant of the student according to his age, found these advisors diverting from the courses which were essential in the early stages of his training that there was no opportunity for him, his advice was given him because he had a lack of ability or opportunity to find it difficult to gain admission to the principles of our campaign we school. Alpha Fraternity, twenty-one years off plans, far-reaching, are designed to accomplish deeds of which it is proud to realize that our work is as yet not needed the surface and we proudly face task with which we have burdened college fraternity may organize a restort the control that the white man under his immediate control and push end. It among many that these features of Colored Greek Letter Fraternity ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY was the first Greek letter fraternity to be established for Negroes of college grade. At Cornell University there were seven men with vision in 1906. They had seen the many benefits accruing from membership and fellowship in the college fraternities on the campus at Cornell. They realized that in these fraternities the fine line was drawn so they first organized themselves into a literary society meeting in each others rooms from time to time. Discussions in these meetings finally lead to the definite formation of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and one of the men was sent to Albany with sufficient money gathered from their meagre monies, to get articles of incorporation. The chapter at Cornell was known from thence as Alpha Chapter. Howard University, as though a bit sorry that plans which her students had in mind had been forethought and made concrete at Cornell, asked and received permission for the establishment of the next chapter, Beta. Then Union University made known the wishes of some students there for a chapter and Gamma Chapter came into being. The idea of those men at Cornell gripped the imagination and the desires of scores and indeed hundreds of earnest students in the many universities throughout the country, the hundreds who had anticipated the pleasures and mutual profit to be had from college fraternalism. Radiating from the inception of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in 1906, many other very fine Greek letter fraternities have been organized and are doing excellent work. Today Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has more than seventy undergraduates and graduate chapters made up of upwards of three thousand men, scattered throughout the United States. One charter has been issued for a chapter in Canada and another for a chapter in Africa. For a few years after Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity had become a national organization, it groped about, as a new organization must, before finally finding its raison d'etre, and then adopted a revolutionary principle as tar as such organizations are concerned. The national body determined that fun and general devilry, characteristics of the traditional Greek letter fraternity, was insufficient reason for existence and pledged itself to the stimulation of the desire for education amongst its people. This ideal of education was summed up in the slogan of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, "Go to High School; Go to College" and to the furtherance of this desideratum the fraternity set to work. One week each year is set aside for the most intensive type of work along this line. During that week, mass meetings are held throughout the country, prizes are offered high school and junior high school students for essays, visits are made to the home of young students to impress upon them the need of continuing their studies, scholarships are offered, luncheon conferences and many other means are taken to push this educational program, and sufficient time has elapsed to show definite results. The adoption of this idea of helping the other fellow impressed itself upon faculties and other fraternities for it stamped the organization as being more than imitators,—stamped the men of Alpha Phi Alpha as being possessed of vision and honor and sympathy for all. And then at a subsequent time, it came to the attention of the general organization that all men could not possibly go to college because of fitness or lack of fitness or because of their attachment to industry and the manual arts. Then the organization adopted along with its higher educational program, one designed for the less fortunate vocational guidance program which urges even the most lowly person to make a step higher—and this conforms to any plan for educating the group mass. Under ordinary circumstances one would think that there was no necessity for such a program because there are usually advisors to plan the course of the student according to his ability but upon investigation we found these advisors diverting the brilliant Negro away from the courses which were essential, to pursue a higher education in the early stages of his training. He was being advised that there was no opportunity for him in the various professions. This advice was given him because he was a Negro and not because of a lack of ability or opportunity for success. In New York City we find it difficult to gain admission in some of the schools because the principles of our campaign were against the policy of the school. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, twenty-one years of age, is yet very young and its plans, far-reaching, are designed to cover many years. It has accomplished deeds of which it is proud and yet we of Alpha Phi Alpha realize that our work is as yet just begun; we have only scratched the surface and we proudly face the tremendous educational task with which we have burdened ourselves. Some other college fraternity may organize a campaign which will some day distort the control that the white man has over the domestic Negro under his immediate control and exploiting him for his own selfish end. It is thought among many that these features alone justify the organization of Colored Greek Letter Fraternities. the medical profession namely, medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. From this small beginning, chapters have been set up in various schools and large cities in the United States. This fraternity is the only strictly medical fraternity among Negroes. The locations of the various chapters are: Washington, Kansas City, St. Louis, Newark, Boston, New York, Nashville, Lawrence, Kansas; Philadelphia, Kimball, West Virginia; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and --- --- ities :- NITY was the first Greek letter called for Negroes of college grade. At even men with vision in 1906. They leaving from membership and fellow- ship on the campus at Cornell. They entities the fine line was drawn so into a literary society meeting in the time. Discussions in these meet- the formation of Alpha Phi Alpha was sent to Albany with sufficient agreements, to get articles of in- ternell was known from thence as versity, as though a bit sorry that the mind had been forethought and real and received permission for the letter, Beta. Then Union University the students there for a chapter and beg. The idea of those men at Cor- did the desires of scores and indeed the many universities throughout had anticipated the pleasures and college fraternalism. Union of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity greek letter fraternities have been not work. Today Alpha Phi Alpha entry undergraduates and graduate of three thousand men, scattered One charter has been issued for a for a chapter in Africa. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity had be- groped about, as a new organiza- tions raison d'etre, and then adopted or as such organizations are con- mined that fun and general devil- ional Greek letter fraternity, was and pledged itself to the stimu- men amongst its people. This ideal in the slogan of Alpha Phi Alpha col; Go to College" and to the of the fraternity set to work. One of the most intensive type of work week, mass meetings are held are offered high school and junior visits are made to the home of them the need of continuing their luncheon conferences and many in this educational program, and new definite results. Helping the other fellow impressed fraternities for it stamped the or- limitators,—stamped the men of assessed of vision and honor and one, it came to the attention of the man could not possibly go to college less or because of their attachment . Then the organization adopted final program, one designed for the face program which urges even the keep higher—and this conforms to up mass. Yes one would think that there was because there are usually advisors according to his ability but upon advisors diverting the brilliant which were essential, to pursue a stages of his training. He was opportunity for him in the various even him because he was a Negro quality or opportunity for success. In to gain admission in some of the of our campaign were against the twenty-one years of age, is yet very long, are designed to cover many of which it is proud and yet we of our work is as yet just begun; we and we proudly face the tremend- we have burdened ourselves. May organize a campaign which that the white man has over the graduate control and exploiting him that these features alone justify K Letter Fraternities. Ralph Eugene Mizelle. Portsmouth, Virginia. The officers of the Grand Chapter are: Mr. W. M. Barret, President, St. Louis; Dr. J. Lee, Vice-President, Newark; Dr. W. McNeil, Treasurer, Washington; Dr. George Adams, Secretary, Washington; Dr. W. McNeil, Editor of the Dragon. The next convention is to be in Washington during Easter week. At this time the officers and delegates hope to convene and further the rapid but sturdy growth of the organization. --- Marshall E. Ross. Out of the manifold student life of Howard University have grown several national organisations of college men and women. Delta Sigma Theta is one of these with chapters from Washington to Berkley and Boston to Tuskegee. In 1912 a group of juniors and seniors, among them Madree Penn, Naomi Sewell, Winnie Cargill, Mertie Blackwell, Ethel Cuff, Myra Davis, Mamie Rose, Jessie McGuire, formed the Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. The sorority associated students not only as a means of promoting its ideals in the group, but also as a stimulus to the entire student body. The growth and present vitality of Delta Sigma Theta are evidence of the effectiveness of its aims. Today there are 38 chapters located as follows: Alpha, Howard University; Beta, Wilferforce University; Gamma, University of Penn; Delta, University of Iowa; Epsilon, Ohio State University; Zeta, University of Cincinnati; Eta, University of Syracuse; Theta, Cornell University; Iota, Boston, Mass; Kappa, University of California; Lambda, University of Chicago; Mu, University of Pittsburgh; Nu, University of Michigan; Xi, Louisville, Ky.; Omicron, University of Nebraska; Pi, University of California, (Southern Branch); Rho, New York City; Sigma, Atlanta University; Tau, Detroit; Upsilon, University of Southern California; Phi, Des Moines, Iowa; Chi, Indianapolis, Ind.; Psi, University of Kansas; Omega, Cleveland, Ohio; Alpha-Alpha, Kansas City, Mo.; Alpha Beta, Nashville, Tenn.; Alpha Gama, Morgan College; Alpha Delta, West Virginia Collegiate Institute; Alpha Sigma, New York City; Beta Sigma, Washington, D. C.; Gamma Sigma, Cincinnati, Ohio; Delta Sigma, Zenia, Ohio; Epsilon Sigma, Baltimore, Md.; Zeta Sigma, Tuskegee, Alabama; Eta Sigma, Wallas, Texas; Theta Sigma, Chicago, Ill.; Iota Sigma, Atlanta, Ga.; Kappa Sigma, Houston, Texas. The founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority have set up high standards of scholarship, conduct and personality for all prospective members. Associated with the sorority as honoary members are Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson, Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook, Mrs. Florence Cole Talbert and Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. In a practical way, the sorority has worked to carry out the program of fostering scholarship. The Grand Chapter has both a loan fund and scholarship fund. Several students have been helped through these means. Alpha Sigma Chapter of New York presented to Gwendolyn Bennett a $1,000 scholarship for foreign study. DOROTHY HENDRICKSON. PHI Betta Sigma Fraternity was founded by A. Langston Taylor, L. F. Morse and C. I. Brown at Howard University, Washington, D. C., January 9th, 1914. A movement looking forward to the establishment of a new fraternity in the University was started Saturday, October 18th, 1923 when A. L. Taylor presented to L. F. Morse the proposition of establishing a new fraternity. C. I. Brown was invited to aid in the movement and a series of weekly meetings began. After careful selection, nine other young men were invited to join as charter members and a temporary organization was formed. Early in December, a petition was sent to the Board of Deans asking for authority to establish a general fraternity with a chapter in the University. At the meeting of January 9th, 1914, the temporary group decided to form a permanent organization and A. L. Taylor was elected the first President of the general fraternity, C. I. Brown as Vice-President and L. F. Morse, General Secretary. On April 15th, 1914, the Board of Deans, after a long delay, rendered a favorable decision recognizing the new fraternity. Announcement of the formation of the Fraternity, which had been held up pending the decision of the Board, was made public the following week through the University reporter. The Alpha Chapter was organized simultaneously with the general fraternity and the first initiation held May 4th, 1914, at which time fourteen candidates were initiated. The ritual for the Fraternity had not been written and in its absence, C. I. Brown formulated a temporary order for ceremonies which was conducted by A. L. Taylor. This is a brief history of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, an organization of College men built upon the eternal foundation of Brotherhood, service and scholarship. In the years that have passed since the Alpha Chapter was established twenty-one undergraduate chapters have been set up in various schools throughout the country. Twenty graduate chapters have been established and it is noteworthy that six chapters are in process of foundation. Outstanding members of Phi Beta Sigma are to be found in several walks of life. Notable among these are D. Alain Le Roy Locke, Professor of Philosophy at Howard University and a writer of exceptional ability. Professor Thomas W. Turner, instructor in Biology at Hampton Institute and a Ph.D. from Cornell is another noteworthy Sigma man. Among men who are well known locally, Sigma members, Dr. J. W. Brown, pastor of Mother A. M. E. Zion Church; John M. Royal, the Realtor; Alderman Henri W. Shields, A. A. Austin, president of the Antillian Holding Company, a million dollar concern and others of prominence and distinction. The Fraternity conducts two national annual movements. One of these known as clean speach week, which is especially emphasized in the undergraduate chapters, is celebrated in the month of November. This movement seeks to purge our daily conversation of slang and profanity and make for a greater appreciation and use of good English. The second movement is known as Bigger and Better Negro Business Week. It is observed during the spring and has for its object the development of more business and economic enterprise among Negroes. --- Friday, January 6, 1928 ON January 11th, 1911, ten students of Indiana University, fired by the seal of E. W. Diggs, one of their number, met at a private home in Bloomington, Indiana, the seat of the state university and founded the Kappa Alpha Nu Fraternity. The organization was incorporated as a national organization under the laws of the State of Indiana. It was the first Negro organization to be thus incorporated as national in scope and character. The name was later Kappa Alpha Psi which it still bears. The first two or three years were marked by the struggle for expansion as Negro Greek letter organizations were practically unknown. With the addition of Beta Chapter at the University of Illinois and Gamma Chapter at the University of Iowa its future was assured. Since then the rise of the organization has been phenomenal and it has taken high rank among organizations of similar kind. Since the beginning of the Fraternity there have been five Grand Polemarchs. The first person so honored was E. W. Diggs of Indianapolis. The present holder of the highest office of the organization is Att. Earl Dickerson of Chicago. Kappa Alpha Psi has from its beginning set up as its standard the seeking of quality both of man and of chapters rather than numbers. For this reason the organization has been rather conservative in that it establishes chapters only in schools of high grade where the school officials endorse the men seeking initial membership and guarantees official recognition of the chapter by the institution. Under this wise far-sighted policy the Fraternity maintains approximately thirty undergraduate chapters at the leading educational institutions North and South, East and West. Almost a similar number of Alumni Chapters are maintained in the leading cities of the nation where Kappa men may be found as leaders in the social and economic progress of the race. The organization is proud of its alumni membership but is not unmindful that the undergraduate chapter is the pivot of the Fraternity. Hence we boast not of the men who had achieved prior to initiation in the noble Clan, but rather of the men who have achieved because of the inspiration gained from membership in Kappa Alpha Psi. Each year the organization sponsors Guide Right Week during which an effort is made to give educational and vocational guidance to high school seniors. The official organ of the Fraternty is the Kappa Alpha Psi Journal which is edited by Lionel F. Artis, Indianapolis, Indiana. G. M. Wilson. Phi Delta Kappa Sorority PHI Delta Kappa National Sorority, composed of teachers, is unique in that it is the only professional sorority. It was organized four years ago. To date there are ten chapters, located in Jersey City, Washington, D. C., Baltimore, South Carolina State College, West Virginia Institute, Philadelphia, Camden, New York City, and Youngstown, Ohio. There are approximately three hundred members. The Third Annual Convention is being held in Baltimore, December 27th to 30th, when Gamma Chapter will be hostesses to their sorors. Enice Shreeves. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Phi Betta Sigma Fraternity OMA H. PRICE. LEARN A PROFESSION Are you capable of making enough money whereby you can soon become financially independent- Are you a "Wage Slave" who works hard making others rich and happy? X 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 A profession at which there is more money to be made than any other legitimate business. محمد بن محمد محمد بن محمد 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. PAY AS YOU LEARN DIPLOMAS AWARDED POSITIONS ALWAYS OPEN Call or write APEX COLLEGE Call or write 200 West 135th Street New York Cit Room 110, Edgecombe 9860 —<—_ a on covered from the accident that (ttt | Se cavensasssasteaee ae ar 4 a aay a i happened two weeks ago. * ' Be * Se H > ‘Weeks Ene pei teh ce wey ‘ee a, an . ee _f ‘ 5 . f . 4 3 . .! 7 . oy were eae, worn SURES @. J., you: don’t. come out much ||: 4 eauty ban cret. : ARH ‘Dancing F me a : = iS fot 4 more of Inte: eee: a “e : . ~~ el ; H Mp : EVEREN aaa ‘ . as J. F., it is whispered around'and-|| = By’ | - Pe hy ee aa ae * ; ~~ CUC( NS about that you are stoping at N- i a a Saturday: Ni at | g J.’s. All together now. Mme. Se he ER) spares Mane ie § - 3 “ ¢ me ——_ / amet: Ny . ia f AN aa a F., ‘ Pc re | \ 4 . a —— Cornwall Landing, N. Y. Sara . ee ; Sunday Mati - eed SESS ps SS U — gis ee? Hy y mppiewee J I ae. siasry oaois nas rote corm || Fashington me || Renatss Fie RE ICE a: ET ae Sa ES wall to stay. This town became kK ary Ww a ear 7 te too small for him. No Lie! ey : Ball Ro * os 8 : Rae e 10 be a +f wise Uber vacgavetiil Mrs. Mary Jameson of Cornwall {/——W————WWW___=—_! iS, th ‘Ay G1 . etter be mo 5 m4 yveek. . * , He Yonkers, N. Y. it, Miller better be more vai nt vending passed away last week. Passion Wrinkles. WW even. Ave 4 . Christmas.evening, December 26, there was a big time had ‘at. the Masonic’ Temple, 5 Cottage Place The Melody. Dance Orchestra of this city gave’a dance. The hall was filled to its‘capacity, the crowd was forty andthe music some- thing wonderful: Our boys played alternately with the Melody Dance Syncopator. a * *. *. “The Bills-of the Forest” drew quite a crowd Xmas night, Decem- ber 26th, at the Elk’s New Hall, 272-Néw Main Street. The music was real snappy and the dance lov- ers seemingly were: having an en- joyable time. . * * * The “Beta Phi’ Dramatic Club surprised the: folks of: Nepperhan last’ week when it presented its first .play “The Stolen Prince“ which proved’ a success, The club which was formed in- October at its- first meeting elected. Frank Parker, president; Dorothy L. Cobs, secretary; Heardy Yeldell, treas- urer; Mrs. George Wilson, direct- ress and Mr. Reginald Williamson, business manager. The club is seek- ‘img more members from 16 to 20. Information may be had by calling Nepperhan 1298 or 1300. ee Mrs. Ernest Parker of 670 Saw Mill River Road who met with an accident last Thursday received a strain on her ankle. She was con- fined to her bed but is now improv- ing nicely. +e * Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn of 4 Cottage Place entertained at din- ner on Xmas Day Mr. A. R. Tevel and Mr. Raymond Tinsley, of New ‘e City. - - . 2 * rs. Maude Jackson, husband and -her sisters Miss Alice and Klenso Glenn of Princeton, N. J., spent .the ‘week-end with their cou- sins Miss-Edna’ and Martha Reed of 19: Wood: Place. On Sunday they were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Foster Godbold and “family of 116 Woodworth Avenue also Messrs. James Richardson, Douglas Lee and Curties Ruth. * * * Mr. S. J. Ruth of 14 Culver -St., has been confined to his home for the past two weeks with bronchial trouble. He is improving favorably. . 2 & | Mrs. Luther Bush also of 14 Cul- ver Street who was confined to her bed ‘for several days. is now able to be .up and about again. * -. * Mr. and’-Mrs: Philips and‘ Miss Ruby McLean formerly- of :2 Culver Street, have now moved to 111 Stanly Avenue. * * * Olivia M. the gang. is glad to have you back. It seems like old times. We enjoy: your music. 3 ee Elizabeth A. Why what is the trouble? You don’t like boys? The bunch doesn’t want to see you be- come an old ‘maid. 7 . = e Marie W. we hear that you and George M. are thinking about get- ‘img murdered. Well, suit yourself, sid dear. " e.s s .M. Studivent, please tell us what trouble was after you left the © ty. You know H. Miller just H. Miller better be more careful. Don’t you will have M..S. We don’t want to see you have heart trouble. * * * : _ Ethel H. we hope you are really in-love with A: Tiavel. Some day Old Dear, you will be sorry. Curties Ruth—Contributor - ‘New: Rochelle,. N.. ¥:.: Well: folks I suppose you. have been wondering why there has not been any: N. R. news lately. Well. it was. due to the fact that everybody was away for the holi- days. But don’t fail.to read the Tattler from now on. Some very elaborate Christmas programs which. were well attended were held.at the’ churches here during the holidays.. se * Listen fellows this is leap year and it will be pretty hard on. us “non-good-looking” boys; but, to fellows who have sex appeal like Teddy Ingram, Shorty Foberson and Morton Banks, it doesn’t mean a thing. * * * L. Jones and: some of the other basket ball stars were up in White Plains last week. They stopped at the “Be Square” girls’ club house, Louis started biting his fingernails, Well they had a good time any- way. f your money lasts your luck will change. Ask Pryor if you don’t believe me. . x 8 * Whittaker still thinks of N. R. He wrote G. A. a four-page letter and every line began with “I”. *_ * * V. Banks. and Al Archie don’t miss a single dance _ together. What’s the matter with Ira. * *_ * * N. F. had three jokers at the: high school last week and left Pete out in the cold. He went in a car put it wasn’t a Reo. ** © If I don’t write enough news and what I write makes you groan, just come around to see me with some z00d news of your own, *. * * Donald Moye ought to be twins. He’s too dumb for one man. He ‘ook a girl to a show and told the zirl he went to see the picture. *. * * C. Taylor why don’t you stop alking and writing to Richard. I am going to tell Earl Smith. “Nat” Zlosson surely swings a mean left put the fellow he swung at knew now to duck. “Nat” is now in che hospital while the Carpenter is ixing the window frame. The Matchmaker, B. O. P. E. Kingston, N. Y. M. Mc V., what was the matter with the cake you baked? It caused John I. and S. P. Straw Hat to lose friendship. P. V. G., you want to stop drinking hooch if it makes you a kissing bug, Snough said. * * * M. E. D. you are lucky to have J B. give you another chance. C. T. is on good behavior now. * * * That's too bad about F. C. All her friends hope that she will re- cover. 5 zs 2 8 M. S, don’t get cold ‘feet now. Everything is O. K. * » ° R. V., you could not be found when your sheik was looking for you with the Ducks. . ese @ - ‘Mrs. Agnés Schoomaker has re- covered from the accident that happened two weeks ago. - oe 6: : . G@. J., you. don’t.come out much more of late. 3 5 ss #° . a - J. F., it is whispered around and about that you are stoping at N- J.’s. All together now. Cornwall Landing, N. Y. Mr. Harry DuBois has left Corn- wall to stay. This town became too small for him. No Lie! * * *. Mrs. Mary Jameson of Cornwall Landing passed away last week. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mr. William Colman of Stonicc is making plans to be married tc Miss G. Allen of Poughkeepsie Good luck from the Idle Hour. * * * . Mr. Sam Williams of Greenwich Conn., spent the Christmas holi days in Poughkeepsie. Upon leav ing, he took his brother Harry tc make his home with him. ** * The Christmas trees for the chil dren of Zion Church, Ebeneezer Church and Pride of the Hudson Lodge of Elks were beautifully decorated and very .much enjoyed by all. * * *€ Mr. and Mrs. C. McGerald, gave a party in honor‘of their daugh. ters’ Alma and Constance, birth- day. About fifty children at: tended. * * * Mr. J. W. Smith of the Idle Houx wish all a Happy New Year, and to say that their patronage of the past was greatly appreciated. * * * Stepping out, ofl H. G., aren’t you? Just doing your stuff with B. I. * * * ‘W. B. says he and Ocean Ware intend to strut too, and don’t mean maybe. * * * The Wash Crew” are going to resolve to spend the New Year in a high regular. * * * I wonder why Mr. J. L. wants to take L. M. to Jersey so much? * *. * T also wonder why Mr. C. Simp- son goes to Kingston to see: his girl and gets high? * * Some more wonders—why C. S. doesn’t come to the Idle Hour any more? * . * J. L. and P. W. want to stay off William Street after one o'clock. es *. A. W. Bellman of Nelson House has become popular with the fe- males also since he has his new car. * - * H. G. is the big butter and egg nan. ._ * * What kind of man be ye, talking rLout your girls in your sleep. Look out, Or you will let out something. Page Freshie. ~_ * * The ladies of Poughkeepsie won lered why Stanley Simmons stayed in. so close for a couple of weeks. Ih, the black eye. * * * Don’t be worried Josephine. We 11 know you like the big sheik. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wood ‘are the proud parents of a baby boy. * = = Mrs. Elmer Comback is on the sick list. - ~_ * * Five hundred attended the Yhristmas Party for the Children t the C. C. C. at the ¥. W. C. A. mn last Thursday evening. . CZARINA GEORGE Well known Beauty Culturist is now located at The APEX SCHOOL of BEATUY CULTURE 5 200 West 135th 8t., Room 110 where she is cqmpyped to give the very beac service. All of ber former Patrons are eypectally solicltd. One and Two and Three-Family Palatially-Built' Brick -Resfdences, with Sun Parlors, Parquet Floors, Electric Lights; Steam Heat; : many with driveways and One, Two and Three: Car.GARAGES. " These ‘homes are absolutely:‘the last word in modern’ ‘comfort: : - ‘Only $1,000 up needed to take“TITLE: - eee Office of .GEO. A. DERRICK: 2143 Seventh Avenue® " : _At 127th Street Suite 108 i TL. Mormiingside, 8163. Beauty Secrets. By ia Mme — i ig Sara ee Washington s Sot * ' | aS ere eee OR ES ae ee ee ee ee A passionate person, or those of an intense physical life generally wrinkle early and abundantly. The same is also tne among nervous people, and the emaciated of both sexes. Though as. peculiar as it may seem, wrinkles comé ‘sooner with men. 1 desire to call attention to one point in particular about wrinkles and all parents should take heed. Children and young people are al- lowed to make faces; indeed: are taught to make: them. ‘ Their -atti- tudes and expressions. are not suf. ficiently supervised. They are per- mitted to become round shouldered because’ of wrong position while sitting or not having sufficient light for working by, and at the same time they make faces. Also they contort their faces just for fun, for mimicry, or when they tell untruths, and thus the . folds are made gradually, and are .the forerunners of future wrinkles. Can wrinkles be prevented? Wrinkles are connected with the want of tonicity of the skin that itself being connected with feeble- ness of the nervous functions, with the wasting away of the glands. and muscles and the disappearance of the fat. ee Therefore, the functions of. the glands of the skin must be stim ulated and the muscles toned ‘up: It is necessary to increase the. fat, if it is decreasing; in certan places persons must be made to take on fat. ‘ . Wrinkles often being the expres- sion of what preoccupies one, of the sentiments and passions, every- thing that disturbs the quietude of life. should be avoided. “These means are- beyond the’ reach of most of us. But in order to pre- vent wrinkles the face must be kept still, oily substances must: be applied, and it must be protected from the rays of:the sun and the variations of temperature. But when wrinkles have come. what can be dorfe? Massage is of great advantage to regulate the circulation, to facili- fate the grandular secretions and to re-animate the muscular energy. [{ must be done systematically, and following the ‘position . of the muscles and the course of ‘the. lood vessels.’. It requires, thiere-. fore, special knowledge. ‘ And it is. unwise to have your fave worked upon except in a beauty ‘establish~ ment where the operators have ‘had. special instruction in - cosmetic: here py. Ae sg The massage should be ‘given: ‘eguiarly every day ‘for: a month or six weeks and sométimés*:éven‘ or a longer period.: No ‘special! ‘ime can be given either’ for.:thé: ength of the sittings or. for ‘:the: ime required for-the ‘cure, which: vill vary according to. circum: tances, depending on: the subject. atigue, irritation of the skin, pro- ession, etc. : * i f Week Ed | Dancing, Party. Pg Re Ree. |. Saturday: Night.“ Sunday Matinee: Renaissance} ..Ball Room..| Seventh ‘Ave &,138th’ St.| VERNON: ANDRADE’S || Ov") Great Barid > = | WAUDEVILLESGiEnS | wi Under the Direction. of . | PROF.. CHAS: H: ANDERSON| "NOW. OPEN-FOR, BUSINESS. . a tan HARRY A APA LAURA | SCHOOL OF MUSIC: | Teaching Piano, ; Violin, Mandolin, | Coronet, ‘Tuba, Horn; “Trombone, Claranet Saxaphone, Baritone,’ 4 . Voice Culture. ny LESSONS IN “LHEORY: 6F- MUSIC Practical training giyen; to Pupils in School Band Orchestra 131 WEST 136th. 8T., Ns ¥. CITY | . Telephone, Audubon 1987. a Daihty ee i LENGERTE - Mehron’s Theatrical Make-Up ‘(Viola Bond) . STREET and EVENING - GOWNS. . (Daisy Gilbert): ~ i . 2143, SEVENTH. AVENUE | Cor. 127th'St; (One. Flight Up) Learn. To-DANCE - Anderson’s Studio set LENOX AYENUE Phone: Brad. $573. 7 All Students. Guaranteed 6&7 Rodin’ we Corner Apartments: : Rooms All Private and Beautifully . Decorated.- Electricity _and., Steam. - Reasonable Rents - 400 WEST 151s STREET| . .On.Tho Corner..of “| St. Nicholas Avenue : --- Friday, January 6, 1928 In Syracuse A seven course dinner was given at the residence of Mrs. Margorie Weaton, 908 So. McBride Street, on Monday evening, December 26; in honor of Mrs. Racual Roundtree, of 392 Handcock Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Williams, Mr. R. P. Pearson, of Syracuse, and Wm. H. Jackson, representative for Colored publications. Mrs. Weaton hostess; Wm. H. Jackson, toastmaster. The evening was enjoyed with music and songs. * * * Mrs. Jessie Bailey, who resides at 1122 E. Water Street, recently returned home from St. Joseph hospital. Mrs. Bailey met with an accident while motoring from Watertown, N. Y., in the month of November. Mrs. Bailey is getting along fine at this writing. \* \* \* Mrs. Maude Davis gave a party at her residence, 818 E. Washington Street, on Monday night, December 19, in honor of Mr. Hector Paris, who left on Wednesday night, December 21, for Florida, to visit his mother. Mr. Paris will be away for one month. Mrs. Carrie Leggins, of Gloversville, N. Y., aunt of Mrs. Nellie Frank, spent Christmas holidays visiting family and many friends. Mrs. Leggins reports a very pleasant stay. ☆ ★ ★ Dorothy Roe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roe, leading business man of Rochester, N. Y., was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scott, during the Christmas holidays. Dorothy reports a very pleasant time was spent. * * * Mr. and Mrs. James Payne gave a Christmas dinner, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Robinson. Those present were: Mrs. Maude Jackson and Miss Mary Wilson, of Albany, N. Y. ★ ★ ★ Mrs. J. T. takes this opportunity to thank J. T.'s lady friends for the beautiful 50 cent necktie, that was so kindly donated for Christmas. A 10 cent pair of socks will be appreciated for New Years. * * * The Auxiliary of the St. Philip's Episcopal Church, gave a real religious drama, "The Unknown Truth", one act, five scenes, on Thursday evening, December 29, in the Parish Rooms. Everybody enjoyed the play and the little criticism that was attached to it, good but too short. The play staged by Mrs. Helene Jordan Scott, deserves much credit for her splendid ability. Music under the direction of Mrs. Geraldine Ayers Clair and Mr. Robert Talbert. William H. Jackson. In Buffalo Hello Does, Bills, and Everybody. On Christmas morn 19 of the neediest families of Buffalo were made happy by the Daughter Elks of Elite Temple, 143 I. B. P. O. E. W. Dtr. G. W. Sledge, M. M. S.; Dtr. A. B. Thomas, Dtr. Ruler. * * * The Christmas dinner of Mr. and Mrs. C. Coffer at their home, 638 Michigan Avenue, was held Christmas evening; covers were laid for 14. The honored guests, Miss W. B. Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Collymore of 467 Michigan Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Perkins of 338 Michigan Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Thomas of 171 Broadway Street. --- Mrs. Emma Escridge of 210 Pine Street, has been very sick with pneumonia. She is reported to be improving at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Boyd of Chicago, Ill., has been the visiting guests of Mrs. Minnie Blackman of 162 Exchange Street for several days. ```markdown ``` Last Wednesday night at the residence of Mrs. "Jo" Fairchilds a party was given in honor of Miss May Bron and Miss Julia Roberts of Chicago. Among the many guests were Alice Anderson, Mrs. Jones "Be" Chase, Rose Hill, Mrs. Ford, "Doll" Viney, Lillian Harris, Helen Smith, "Jerry" Harris, Bob Keeler, Elliot Taylor, Luther Byers, Ray Jackson, "Juice" Wilson, "Too Bad" Lucas and August Harris. Retreshments were served and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all. *** Goofer feathers left too soon while second "Twenty-one" killed Bob. I wonder what A. H. wanted in Bradford? It's too late to hunt deer in Penna. Wm. Campbell. "Hackensack Drippings" Why is it that H. M. W. has so many shieks but does not love but one? It can't be that she is going to get married is it? We all know you H. W. You hard hearted Hanna, you camp all the shieks and play with them like toys, get tired of them, give them the air—. Never mind you can be had. ```markdown ``` True love never runs smooth. Mr. B. T. and Miss C. B. are a good example. Watch out Miss he will get you yet, and how? Dr. S. L. W. seems to be doing a rushing business here of late. There is one lady that stays in the chair to keep from going there. Who? Why Miss L. L. of Prospect Avenue. Watch out Miss L. L. because Miss N .H. says, "Take your time as Doc. is my regular." * * Mr. F. T. was seen entering 176 High Street, Wednesday, Dec. 14. Rather late starting Old Boy you should have started about four months ago. * * * What in the world is the trouble with Miss H. S.? Doesn't she know she's still in the cradle? Mr. S. H. of Paterson comes to Hackensack about once a week now in the Hudson. Why did he slow down? Mr. B. T. must have his bath water on and how? Mr. T. W. and his too bad girl friend, Miss M. B.. really like weekend parties. * * * Wonder why E. B. of Central Avenue sets and sleeps in the pool room and has his lady friend looking for him? Some shiek. E. T. of Oradell is seen coming across the Ferry early in the morning. Whose the shiek now? The C. A. C.'s gave a social at 196 Central Avenue last Monday evening. It was a success. We are all glad to welcome the boys and girls home from school for the holidays. Wishing them much success for the following year. ★ ★ ★ What was so attractive in J. P.s office that he had to prt shades up at the window? My! My! My! Boston. Mass Tom Garner has a new job and has gained several pounds. He will surely get married this year. Don't forget to attend the Musicians' Annual Reception on January 9th. Henry Webb is home again after spending Christmas with his parents in New Bedford, Mass. Kid Simmons is planning a trip to New York during the New Year to visit his former girl. He hopes to get her back again. Arthur Waples is home to spend the holidays with his parents. He is known by the boys to be a heart breaker. The boys are afraid to introduce their girls to him. Call Mr. J. J. of P. H. His friend from the little city would like to speak with him. We are wondering about James Newark, N. J., News JAMES E. (BROADWAY) JONES, District Manager 396 WASHINGTON STREET Phone: Mulberry 5405 Hello Everybody, I wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I hope that my good friends will forgive me for not having any Newark news in the Tattler last week. And I promise that I will always have the Newark news in the Tattler every week from now on as long as I am the Newark Editor and Representative of the Interstate Tattler. * * * At the Orpheum Theatre this week the brand new edition of Dixie Brevities was greeted by a packed house at their opening performance, led by such famous stars as the Misses Dolly Ross and Kitty Brown, George Cooper and Slick Chester, Bumpsky and Gulfport, the Misses Mae Barnes, and Lavenia Mack, and Malinda and Dandy, with a chorus of beautiful dancing girls. The entire aggregation was accorded a warm ovation, that will long be remembered by every member of the company, because it was merited and the audience showed their appreciation by their applause. It is the best show that Manager Walker has offered his patrons at the Orpheum Theatre in the past five or six months, and he should be given much credit for securing such a classy aggregation of talented stars. The Misses Dolly Ross and Kitty Brown can't be beat when it comes to putting over the latest song hits. Miss Kitty Brown, singing (Blue Skies) took the house by storm She was just wonderful. Miss Dolly Ross and her impersonation of a dope fiend, singing (Just one Sweet Letter from You), put her in the front ranks of impersonating stars. Bumpsky, and Gulport, are two of the best black-face comedians on the stage; their unique act of imitating two trained fighting dogs, is original, and it is good clean comedy. Barnes and Mack are two very capable dancing artists of the highest class. George Cooper, and Slick Chester and Malinda and Dandy were the other principals and believe me they are also very capable entertainers. The William Sellers' of Brooklyn had a holiday dinner party that is still being raved about by the Travises of Montclair, Mrs. Osward Collins, Robert Johnson, Barrett Johnson and Yohannes Sellers, daughter of the host and hostess. After dinner, the party motored over to the Travis' home in Montclair and continued the festivities. "A lovely time was had by all." Jolly at Newport, R. I. and his new car. This year Dudley Cooper is expecting to marry. * * * Well, Miss A. R.. of Cambridge, called the wedding off on Xmas. Oh, how lucky for the man! * * * Mrs. Eva Poyner, mother of Mr. Leon Poyner, formerly of Norfolk, Va., arrived in the city last week to spend two weeks in visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Poyner now resides at 19 Suffolk Street, Malden. While here, she is the guest of Mrs. Luvinia Gaines, Mrs. Emily Jones, and her son. Mr. George Jordan Jr., who is a student at Howard University, spent the holidays at home with his parents. Mrs. Bessie Starr is visiting friends and relatives in Philadelphia and New York. We are glad to welcome home our friend Mr. George D. Crosson, one of Boston's prominent young men. He spent the holidays with his parents after spending several months in Chicago Eugene Starr. SPORT SPARKLES 1927 A MOST DISASTROUS YEAR 1927 PROVED a most disastrous year to the Aframerican amusement world and the death of the old fellow should bring no pangs of regret. The sport and theatrical worlds were the hardest hit, not only by disappointing and lamentable failures but by the death of the late Florence Mills and Theodore (Tiger) Flowers. The loss of these two illustrious and beloved stars at the height of their glory was, each in itself, a terrible shock. Yet, in a measure, their deaths were and are monumental tributes to us, the living. We, in our humble way, sought to pay tribute to our beloved dead. Here let me quote an appropriate passage from the immortal Abe Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: "But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here; but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced." And so I feel, that when the Grim Reaper snatched two of our fairest flowers while in fullest bloom, inspiration was born anew within us (as a people). The death of little Florence and the Tiger was most inopportune; yet it awakened within the Aframerican that something which should make us quicken our pace in the march of progress and climb to greater and more glorious heights. Aside from the loss of Miss Mills and Deacon Flowers, the Harry Wills debacle, the questionable decision which robbed the late Tiger Flowers of the middleweight championship and Chick Suggs fall from a contenders place among the featherweights, were the other outstanding reverses suffered in the sport world. To this list I might add the miserable failure of the Negro National League to function and the failure of our amateur athletes to come up to expectations in the various athletic meets. Harry Wills and Chick Suggs, both veteran ring warriors, fell to pieces like the famous one horse shay of New England mithology Wills, popularly called the "Brown Panther", after nearly twenty years of biffing and banging beaks and ribs, not to forget a few bearhugs and rib crushing proved an old toothless tom cat with brittle claws. Suggs was not much better, wilting in one fight after another and finally being knocked out. In my humble opinion, neither of them were truly great ringmen. Both suffered in comparison with fighters of the race who had previously dominated the heavyweight and featherweight divisions. Harry was a third rater compared with men like Jack Johnson, Sam Langford, Sam McVey and Joe Jeannette. And it was an insult to the memory of the illustrious George Dixion to mention Chick in the same breath. As for the Negro National Baseball Debacle League, well the less said about this stupid, miserable effort of coniving fools, the better. From the very start the movement was doomed and failure inevitable Petty jealousies, treachery and whatnot foredoomed the league before it even started. As a matter of fact, Negro baseball is in a bad way and has been for several years. The framerican has little interest in the playing of colored teams. As for the few white people who attend such games, the ma- jority go for the buffoonery and amusing comedy actions and atmosphere that is to be found at such contests. Cecile (Babe) Cooke, the Syracuse University quarter miler and former A. A. U. champion at that distance, failed to retain his honors in the National A. A. U. meet held at Omaha, Nebraska last July. Charles Majors of St. Bonaventure College, indoor running high jump champion did not compete. Majors and Cooke, who also are members of Salem-Crescent Athletic Club here in Harlem, failed to come through as was expected of them. Cooke's failure was due to faulty judgement. He made his bid too late and suffered because of it. Majors did not compete, not being in condition. William Butler won the 440-yard junior event and Phil Edwards copped the junior 880 and placed second in the 880-yard senior race, surprising the experts. Phil ran two corking good races. Good old reliable DeHart Hubbard repeated in the running broad jump, hurling his bronze body through the ozone for a leap of 25 feet. 8% inches. In the football world, Lincoln and Howard both had a poor year Neither team was up to the stand ard of former seasons. Howard, in a measure redeemed herself by trampling the Lions of old Father Penn and Lincoln. But earlier in the season, the Bisons had drank from the galling cup of defeat. The most notable feat in schoolboy athletics, was the winning of a track and field meet at Chicago last June, by four lads from Detroit, three colored and the four white. Eugene Beatty scored in the two hurdle events; Johnny Lewis captured the quarter mile race; Love Snowden placed second in the hundred yard dash and then these sturdy little champions came back to win the half-mile race with the aid of Schmidt. a white schoolmate and the fourth member of the team. Eddie Toland, another Detroit youngster of color, defeated Snowden in the hundred yard event in the fast time (near record) of 9 and 4/5 seconds and then repeated again in the 220-yard sprint. Beatty, a seventeen-year-old lad, has shown consistent form over the high and low hurdles and in another year with the proper coaching, should be ready to compete against the nation's best. The same is true of Lewis, who steps the quarter mile in fifty seconds flat and should do better than that with another year's experience and strength. As for Toland, this lad should do 9:3 and may be the Howard Drew of 1928. Omega Trims Alpha In a hard but cleanly fought game, Omega defeated Alpha in the opening game of this year's series to the tune of 38-34. Omega got the jump soon after the opening whistle and they remained in the lead down to the final. The game was very close, however. At the ending of the first half the score was 17-14, and later the second half it was 24-23. Ome then pulled away to a nine lead, but sensational shooting f mid-court by Hands of A thrilled the spectators helped to keep the tem in the (Continued on page 15) Bonnie Butler Friday, January 6, 1928 The famous Paradise Cabaret was reopened for the celebration of the New Year, Saturday and Sunday nights. A splendid line-up was on hand to entertain the big crowd which attended the celebration. Parson's Royal Flush Syncopators supplied the music. Miss Edythe Jenkins, school teacher, surely must have enjoyed herself, having stayed in New York City fully two weeks. * * * When a man makes five long distance calls in one night he surely must be popular. Seems like business is picking up with that party 1920. HORACE SCOTT, a medical student at Howard University the twin brother of Lenora Scott Atlantic City, the younger brother of Emmett Scott, New York City, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Emmett J. Scott, Washington, D. C., and this could go on for lines. on the ground floor at the Liberty Hotel. I stood right at the desk and heard him putting in five long distance calls. He began first with Pittsburgh and that conversation lasted eight minutes, Baltimore next, New York City, Hartford, Conn., and Chicago. Tell the truth, ain't that "too sad"? I wonder was his wife one of the listeners. A Christmas Dansant was given by Local No. 30 of the Beauty Culturists League at Burton's Cottage, Thursday night. The beauty doctors and their friends filled the cottage. There were Mrs. J. Weston, president of the Local, Mesdames Patterson, Shepard, Davis, Brown and other leading hair culturists of the seashore. * * * The Vandals gave the Buccaneers a hard battle winning with a score of 39 to 24 in their annual basketball classic held at the Waltz Dream auditorium last Friday night. The Buccaneers fought hard to down the champion Vandals but failed in their efforts. Immediately OPEN ALL YEAR Steam Heat, Room By Day Electric, Baths $1.50 Up European Plan HOTEL DUNBAR A select Hotel For Colored People 198 N. N. CAROLINA AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Phone 8018 after the game, the large crowd engaged in dancing to the music of the Hollywood Serenaders. All dressed up in a Leopard Skin Fur coat, tall and comely, she patiently waited for her "boy friend" in the lobby of the Lincoln. But after a solid hour she became exasperated and left for the nearest telephone to call him at his room. To her surprise the operator, after several rings replied "no answer" when as a matter of fact her "boy friend" was gleefully entertaining two "female of the species" in his den, but refused to answer the phone call knowing he had expected her. Clever as a Sheik, he feared that the wearer of the Leopard Skin Coat would personally call at the den, he left his two guests, went down stairs and unexpectedly ran into her. She requested to visit the den as was customary but the "boy friend" had a preference to go elsewhere and as if she "smelt the rat", insisted, boarded the elevator, he following behind, pleading not to go upstairs because there is no one there. But his pleas were in vain. Landing at the floor he demanded the key, opened the door and lo and behold, she discovered the secret of his plans. What happened is now left to your imagination, but the growl continued a few days. It does not pay to deceive. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN OCTAVIA SUMLER, who was starred by Jimmy Coofer on the burlesque wheel, is a favorite in Atlantic City, where she was featured in a big night club. Miss Sumler signed to entertain in a Paris cafe. Unfortunately, the passports and her sailing were delayed. JOIN THE Three Weeks "Buy The Tattler" Campaign begins January 16th. Notary Public Lady in Attenance Phone: Marine 6280 JOHN R. MAJOR FUNERAL DIRECTOR 101 N. NEW YORK AVE. Atlantic City, N. J. "The Ethel" at Gibson's Both white and colored turned out in large numbers to see Ethel Waters in her most recent show "Africana". Ethel Waters, the last word in personality and charm, held her audience spell bound while singing "Smiles", "Show Boat" and "Weary Feet". Although all three of these song hits received wild applause—"Smile" overshadowed them all. The chorus of "Africana" is remarkable for its beautiful girls and their lovely melodious voices. Their forms, personality and grace have not been equalled in any other recent Negro show. The comedians are really talented—the dark court got its usual applause and Count and Countess Josephine Baker brought down the house. It is in this popular show that "Strutt That Broad", and "Fifty Million Frenchmen Can't go wrong" originated. THE DANCE OF THE NORTHWEST INEZ DENNIS Miss Dennis, clever Apache dancer who thrilled and pleased her audiences at the Lafayette Theatre last week. Miss Dennis, with her boy partner is to appear here again in the very near future. Ethel Waters wore the smartest taffeta boufant last week for her specialties. Sleeveless, deep neck, short in front and long in back, and purplish lavender in tone. The plain opera pumps were perfectly matched, and for accessories, she had on the gold filigree earrings that Marinoff gave her, the necklace to match which was a present from Harriet Underhill, and that superb jade, the gift of Walter Bynner. She looked divine. 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 PHILADELPHIA has one big day, New Years Day. On that day the town is filled with happy, jovial folk, old and young, whose one purpose is to turn everything upside down. The reversal of normal conditions makes Quaker City, as the result, quite a delightful place. 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Why is Philadelphia called the City of Brotherly Love? The first of January comes forth with the reason, and if you have never been with me at that time you will never understand. * * * There is an old superstition: money at the birth of the New Year, money at its death; no money at the birth of the New Year, no money at its death. I refuse to be superstitious. I've got to, for if I were to take the above seriously—I'd have a vivid picture of myself and friends greeting the New Year, 1929, in the poor house. We would accomplish more by chloriforming ourselves for the year. A trance leap is, then, in order. * * * Upon second thought, the last suggestion would never do. As I look around me at those whom I do not know, I see money, gangs of it. I realize that I must live in a very wealthy city; for we can spend two hundred thousand dollars just for a decade. * * * What an affair! Beginning at nine o'clock in the morning and lasting until late afternoon, we find our day well spent in appreciating the cleverness of the participating clubs, in admiring the beauty of the costumes, in enjoying the many clown effects, and in admiring their many pranks. Music, merriment, laughter! Luxuriousness, extravaganza,—eleven thousand in line! * * * Again, I have begun the New Year as of old—standing still, gazing. Here's hoping that my eyes keep in form. No females can afford to miss anything in '28. You know what I mean? * * * The Amicita Club, that group of lovely postal clerks, entertained Monday afternoon at the Strand. The hall, as always, was most attractively decorated. The music played by the Ten Arcadians was the best ever. The crowd—and there was one—had a marvelous time. Heard that Mrs. George Ammonitte was spending the holidays in Washington. George tried to make the grade, but his stock in the P. R. 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Prey with grief. On duty. The business reunion went off at per schedule—theaternity accepting the Invitation to go to Indianapolis next year. Attorney and Mrs. George E. C. Hayes of Washington, D. C., were conspicuous among the many guests. Mrs. Hayes was very charming and greatly admired by all Detroiters. She reminded one of "Daily Hints from Paris". While in the city, they were the house guests of Attorney and Mrs. Francis M. Dent. * * * Mrs. Camille Cole, known for her hospitality in Detroit, lived up to her reputation. She entertained with a theatre party at the Bonstelle Theatre, one of the city's choicest theatres. Dr. Harry Ross of Cincinnati was the house guest of Mrs. Cole. * * * Attorney W. Hayes McKinney entertained for the visitors at the residence of Attorney and Mrs. Frances M. Dent, with a delightful buffet luncheon and dance. Mr. and Mrs. Julian W. Perry were generous in their entertainment of the visitors. Mr. G. Victor Cools of New York City was a house guest of the Perrys. Mr. and Mrs. Alwin Price gave a very unique New Year's Eve Party. Everyone present will long remember how the Old Year departed and how the New Year came in. ☆ ☆ ☆ Mrs. Winona Ayres, spent her vacation in Indianapolis, Ind., the guest of her mother. ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd B. Smith, 5858 Holcomb Avenue, had as their guest Miss Odessa Singleton of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Smith entertained the Four Points Club having Miss Singleton as guest of honor. --- Mrs. Eliza Foster of Belvedere Avenue entertained the visitors, as did also Mrs. Scruggs. Mrs. Buelah Whitly and Mrs. Bell kept open house in honor of the Kappas. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Steward of Chicago were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Rollins in Erskine Avenue. * * * This is by no means an accurate account of the week's activities only snatches taken between breaths. Will be with you next weeek in Atlantic City. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Poters begin their hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission on January 11th in the offices of the Commission in Washington. D. C. The officers of the Brotherhood are confident of the result of this preliminary jurisdictional hearing. Omega Trims Alpha (Continued from page 11) ning down to the last few minutes of play. Omega then resorted to the frozball strategy and won the game. B Day, McNicol and Andrew of Omega delighted the large audience by their spectacular playing. These teams have met siv times Omega winning five of the games. ILneup Services at St. Joseph H. M. H. Church on Xmas morning was spent enjoyable. The Chair presented two beautiful anthems with Mrs. Martin Dennall as adjutant for one. Mrs. Mall Hunter sang a solo which as usual was enjoyed by all. The veronon by the Pastor, Dr. L. H. Midgeotte was very touching indeed and all went away from church with the true Xmas spirit, filling their minds. * * * The Yule Tide Seasons brought home quite a few students from the various schools among whom were: Misses Minnie and Louise Pearson, Amey Arstead, Mr. Owen Anthony Gilmer Thompson, Messrs Robinson, Suite, Dunn and many others. 举 立 忘 The Misses Lawson of Roanoke, Va., and several other Roanoke folk were seen in the city during the Holidays. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Abel of Philadelphia. niece of Mrs. Julia Moore, is visiting with Mrs. A Moore Shearin. ```markdown ``` Dr. and Mrs. Rawlins, of Philadelphia, together with Mrs. L. E. Mc Cauley and Mrs. Val Hamlin of Raleigh were in the city this week. ```markdown ``` The festivities for the week have been many. The Joche Girls' Club opened with a breakfast dance at the Royal Knight Casino Monday morning. The Algonquin Tennis Club had its annual Yule Tide Prom on Tuesday evening. Mr. W. D. Hill is the president of this club and he puts forth every effort to make this affair beautiful and enjoyable. There were many out of town visitors at this dance. ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cox were at home to a few of their friends. Thursday evening honoring Mrs. Clara Boisson of Greensboro who has been visiting with them during the season. Really we have not had so good a time before. Those attending were: Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Donnell, Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Hunter, Mrs. Bess Whitted. Viola Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Thompson, Misses Betty Wilson. Felicia Miller, Laura and Omeda Reynolds, Eula Wade, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hill, Mrs. Naomi Harris, Dr. Leo G. Bruce, Mr. G. H. Lemmon, Mr. Ed. Merrick, R. L. McDougald. Rencher Harris. * * Mrs. Naomi Harris, formerly of Chicago, now of Greensboro and Miss Constance Hill, both sisters of Mr. W. D. Hill, are spending the holidays in Durham with Mr. and Mrs. Hill. At this time this quartette of Hills is spending a day or two in Richmond, Va.. their hometown. ```markdown ``` Mrs. C. C. Spaulding with the boys, Charles Jr., John and Booker, are here for the holidays. * * * Saturday evening at six o'clock Miss Eula Wade had whist for a few friends. Mrs. V. G. Thompson won first prize. Mrs. J. S. Scarbo rough won the booby. Miss I. V. Fitzgerald entertained the Algonquin Tennis Club on Thursday night. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Martha Donnell gave a very unique supper on Thursday evening for a few friends. Those attending were Bess Whitted, Nell Hunter, Sue Norfleet, Betty Wilson, Felicia Miller, and Naomi Harris. The charming little hostess was as waght at her best. Five Hundred was played until supper was served and a supper it was! Beggie J. Whitted. CALL AT Tottler's Office and Get Dividends on "Buy The Tottler" Mr. Charles Bates, a man of great intellect, is the man of a watch and that takes from him while in a crowded place on a day. Sometimes there is in the case and we are pleased. Mr. and Mrs. Bates are the proud possessors of a brand new baby from station W. O. member of the firm of Brothers has been on the for the past week. We hope will soon be able to out after his early by the way is the other part of firm. week were Mr. and Mrs. rick. parents of Mr. and Mrs. Rev. H. C. Vaughn was called by daughter. Mrs. Vaughn Bregoon Rev. H. L. Loe of Dearborn Dr. Leon C. Cogman. Welling Mrs. Ada Cogman. Franklin Mrs. Madeline Skipman of Orinda. Mrs. of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Bruner Mrs. Anna Henley of Orinda. Mrs. H. Ross of Jefferson. The Party which was given Tuesday evening was a gala affair. The following out-of-town guests are rived in Miss for Dr. Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Bexhare, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunley, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Harts, Mrs. Jack Cooney, Mrs. B. W. Hill and Miss Marny Brapdo. Miss Constance Brapdo is coming in the big windy day during the holidays. Hope she has a nice time and Larrys back. Mr. Mason Williams the band and orchestra of University University graduate of the New York University servatory of the University parents for the University Dr. L. W. Browne police of Jackson County Hampshire inform Negroes of the caused by the police of Dr. Madison Miller. Dr. Browne has been active in the political work in Kansas City and was in Superintendent of the City Hospital and is not a member of the "Ball and Chain" party alone. Mr. L. W. Browne lives in Louis are in the City and Mrs. Dickerson 2539 Boulevard. Mr. Robert T. has taken over himself "Mary half" in the person of Mrs. Beth Cason, formerly of Killeen City. Dr. James R. has joined Central Baptist Church as Secretary and Chapel of the Times. Vocation School has raised over $10,000. Anne Snohore is married today. 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