The Inter-State Tattler

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JA NO COVER CHARGE SAID THE GIRL TO TABBS' Lenox Avenue, Corner 140th Street West 132nd Street, Near 7th Avenue 577 LENOX AVE., S. W. CORNER 140TH STREET MUSIC BY E. H. JACKSON'S SYNCOPATORS E GIRL TO HER BOY FRIEND— In searching for a Place to Eat Don't walk about from Street to Street, You'll find a Spot that every one knows Where it is? why it's "Ask any body" Waitresses in Attendance 430 LENOX AVENUE, NEW PARK VIEW TEA ROOM ROSE body" attendance We know what you like! Exclusive Dining Room Upstairs ENUE, NEW YORK Telephone Harlem 6389 "Ask any body" We know what you like! Waitresses in Attendance Exclusive Dining Room Upstairs 430 LENOX AVENUE, NEW YORK Telephone Harlem 6389 --- --- 257 Edgecombe Avenue Management The Return to Our Former Policy Is the Public Demand We Will Close Feb. 5th to Make Extensive Alterations ```markdown ``` Whether you come here for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, you will find us prepared to serve you the finest cooked meal. Careful choice of all food served assures your satisfaction. TAPE DANCE POPULAR PRICES BREAKFAST, LUNCHEON, DINNER and MIDNIGHT SUPPERS Caterers for Parties and Banquets Near 145th Street 2294 $ 1 / 2 $ Seventh Avenue For Reservations, Ph DANCING ENTER Charlie Johnson SNAPPY ALP Two Shows Nightly Alto Oates, Blondina Stern, Atta Blake. Roy and Sherm and a real beauty dancing NO COVER CHARGE THE BEST IN CHINESE A Edwin S Jimmy Sampson, Secretary Harlem's Smartest CLUB Reservations, Phone: Audubon 0091 ENTERTAINMENT The Johnson's Parade WITH A NAPPY ALL-STAR REVENUE Two Shows Nightly—12 o'clock and 2 a.m. Blondina Stern, Bea Foote, Elmer E. Roy and Sherman. Susie Woten, N. local beauty dancing ensemble of winsor ER CHARGE POPULATE T IN CHINESE AND AMERICAN FOOT Edwin Smalls, Prop. Josson, Secretary Jimmy The Johnson's Smartest and Coziest Night LUB EBO Alto Oates, Blondina Stern, Bea Foote, Elmer Jazzbo Hilliard, Atta Blake. Roy and Sherman. 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SUPPERS A Specialty ITS DIFFERENT Tea Room NEW YORK North Avenue Attractive Surroundings AFTERNOON TEA, SUPPERS THE BROADWAY New York S, FRUIT CAKE, ETC. S EVERY DAY IAN HOME COOKING Three Course CLUB BREAKFAST 50c. Five Course TABLE DE HOTE DINNER Week Days 75c. Sundays $1.00 ```markdown ``` 75c THE INTER-STATE TATTLER --- KENERLY and PETERS MOTOR INN For Private Cars Only Accessories - Cars To Hire Service That Satisfies 35-37-39-41 West 144th St. Tel. Edgecombe 9800 LEONARD E. KENERLY General Manager --- ```markdown ``` Electricity Means Better Work THE Woodstock Elecrite, newest member of the Woodstock family, has all the features that distinguish the standard Woodstock machine, plus the speed and ease of electric operation. It is a revelation in typewriter efficiency and high grade character of work. Send for booklet which describes both the Elecrite and the standard Woodstock machine. Ask for Demonstration Woodstock Typewriter Co. General Sales Office: 35 EAST WACKER DRIVE, Chicago, Ill. Branches in All Important Cities Agents all Over the World WOODSTOCK Sectrite The MODERN powered by typewriter electricity RICHMOND MARKET 2326 Seventh Avenue HIGH GRADE Meats ::: Poultry Game and Provisions HOTELS and RESTAURANTS SUPPLIED J. Goodman, Prop. Telephone: Audubon 8430 --- Friday, February 3, 1928 PORTENTIOUS problem are going out tonsils and the leading p. the features will be profession. Quiet as it’s write. Not a few of itiating way with the surgeons can sling a wield a steady knife. main the same thing, we believe, when from a doctor without over a minimum of doctors’ issue of the other issue. It won’t MAKE OBSERVING that we mark through York Society respect to the real estate plutes of The three urgent need a town club for women. Doubtless there are belief that town and state needs of Harlem about the country class said, that there is nothing her legs and sn gets drunk at home vulnerable to the same to sit in arm chairs room where only men stumble over their for women folks do not permits men visitors practically no other picture to discuss from of the Y’s serve White. Socially, Harlem 200,000 inhabitants. American city of equal size propriately housed to of fact, Harlem has a far the managers of sufficient energy to make life. This resort should make it an up and the interested p. with unstinted support Spring right around than right now to be. So far as we are of a town club in exist will have to be undertaking should begin at once. socially urgent. The unin need of an urban masculine diversion a pository for a certain ent he must either key will dispense it at his desk at the office, wh to the gentlemen she would relieve his em The Inter-State Tattler Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 2296 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y. Phone: Edgecombe 6661. Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878, Subscription rate $3.50 per year. TIOUS news! Next week tha we going to lay off laboratoonsils and take charge of the leading physicians will edit tha will be contributed by memb as it's kept some of these new of our allopaths have a with the President's English issling a slippery sentence and knife. The price of this spice thin dime, marking the time, when anybody has ever without sticking out his to sum of two dollars. Last b of the Tattler will be as ea it won't be like the prescri PORTENTIOUS news! Next week the doctors of Harlem are going to lay off laporatomy and gourging out tonsils and take charge of the Tattler. One of the leading physicians will edit the edition and all the features will be contributed by members of the profession. Quiet as it's kept some of these medical men can write. Not a few of our allopaths have a facile and ingratiating way with the President's English and some of our surgeons can sling a slippery sentence as handily as they wield a steady knife. The price of this special issue will remain the same thin dime, marking the first time on record, we believe, when anybody has ever gotten anything from a doctor without sticking out his tongue and forking over a minimum of two dollars Last but not least, the doctors' issue of the Tattler will be as easy to read as any other issue It won't be like the prescriptions they write. MAKE CLUBS TRUMPS ING the social scene with the park three outstanding needs. Society—or had we better go to the first families of Mates of Corona, metropolitan needs of Society are a test for women, and a country club there are many people who own and country clubs are an Harlem social life. Some country club idea and say, as a life is nothing to prevent a wrist and smoking cigarettes within home. The town club part the same kind of attack. On chairs and nod over news, only members of their own side their feet can join the Y. You do not get such a good bridesitors in the reception room other place where the girls muss frocks and boy friends. Live White Rock and cracker. Harlem is a tutonomous cityrants. We dare say there is a dual size without properly or used town and country club. It has a country club, the Shapers of that institution have to make it a dynamic part. Part should be pepped up a little an up to date place of curated part of the public she support. With Winter was found the corner there can be to begin plans for jazzing. We are informed there is no existence and the work of undertaken from the ground at once. The need for a meeting. The uptown business man, a urban resort to which heersion and association; he is certain form of personal preacher keep his liquor at home at her bridge parties, or once, where his stenographer often she likes. A club with any this embarrassment. BSERVING the social scene with our sagacious eye we mark three outstanding needs of uptown New York Society-or had we better say, with due respect to the first families of Brooklyn and the real estate plutes of Corona, metropolitan sepia Society. The three urgent needs of Society are a town club for men. a town club for women, and a country club for both sexes. Doubtless there are many people who do not share our belief that town and country clubs are among the immediate needs of Harlem social life. Some will crack wise about the country club idea and say, as Will Rogers once said, that there is nothing to prevent a woman from crossing her legs and smoking cigarettes while her husband gets drunk at home. The town club proposition is not vulnerable to the same kind of attack. Men who hanker to sit in arm chairs and nod over newspapers in a large room where only members of their own sex are present to stumble over their feet can join the Y. M. C. A., but the women folks do not get such a good break. The Y. W. permits men visitors in the reception room and there is practically no other place where the girls can assemble in camera to discuss frocks and boy friends. Besides neither of the Y's serve White Rock and cracked ice. Socially, Harlem is a tutonomous city of upward of 200,000 inhabitants. We dare say there is no other American city of equal size without properly organized and appropriately housed town and country clubs. As a matter of fact, Harlem has a country club, the Shady Rest, but so far the managers of that institution have not shown sufficient energy to make it a dynamic part of uptown social life. This resort should be pepped up a bit. The officials should make it an up to date place of cultured recreation and the interested part of the public should reciprocate with unstinted support. With Winter wasting away and Spring right around the corner there can be no better time than right now to begin plans for jazzing it up. So far as we are informed there is not even a nucleus of a town club in existence and the work of organizing one will have to be undertaken from the ground up. That work should begin at once. The need for a men's club is especially urgent. The uptown business man not only stands in need of an urban resort to which he can repair for masculine diversion and association; he also lacks a repository for a certain form of personal property. At present he must either keep his liquor at home, where his wife will dispense it at her bridge parties, or leave it in his desk at the office, where his stenographer will pass it out to the gentlemen she likes. A club with ample locker space would relieve his embarrassment. WORTH DIGGING FOR now anybody with a chrome with a frozen frown and a ssexed in a laugh since the woup? Give him this copy or to read from Billious to Billi it's the juiciest eyeful of love has seen in a month of blue but worth digging in for. Go on. and tell him to read our word for it, it's the anybody else has seen the last page but wore your belly button. D OH, DOCTOR! * * * Mail Pouch Editor, The Inter State Tattler, New York City. May I congratulate you and your new journalists on the elimination of the Monkey Page" in last week's issue of "The Tattler". Such a page is an everlasting blemish to a publication that in every other phase is dignified and tremendously interesting. Always sincerely yours Washington. D. C. New York City. Saw that you fixed up "my boy, Kelly Miller, Jr.," as you call me, in the last issue of the Tatler. We all read your news in the Tattler with great interest, for example, this week's Tattler is just too bad. All of the internes here have cut cards to see who will be the one to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system of "whoever she happens to be" on the front page. They all are awaiting her name and address at your earliest convenience. They voted unanimously to have me carry out this proceedure and trust that their request will be granted. Vote for Kelly for Mayor of New York. Cheerio! Editor of the Interstate Tattler. New York City. Dear Sir: Publications obtainel by me from you for circulation among prominent members of the Democratic party have elicited generous admiration and particularly your editorial "Al Smith by Himself." In my opinion that is a splendid article, simply written, finely poised, a fruitful benefaction to the field of intelligent journalism. Ask Lippman of the "World" or Eason of "Plain Talk." The salient point, however, is that the Tattler is an important medium of influence among Afro Americans in the mighty campaign of 1928. Mr. Andrew B. Keating, Mr. Edmund P. Hollahan, Mr. Martin J. Healy, genuine leaders of their districts under whom I have worked for many years, will hear of The Tattler, and from them you may feel assured of appreciation. Thanks for the papers; thanks for "Al Smith by Himself." Sincerely yours, (Signed) WILLIAM BRIDGES. Mr. and Mrs. Monkey announce the sudden demise of the THREE MONKEYS. One was blind, one was deaf, all were dumb. To make the world safe for the intelligentsia, our public demanded that we let them monkey themselves right on out of this world. As Lady Nicotine would say they were not swank enough; as the Uptown New Yorker would wise crack "they have at least seen the advisability of hanging themselves" and not by their tails but more appropriately by their necks." E. C. will no longer display her monkey tricks. K M. will monkey no more with M. P.; there will be no further monkey business with the d. b.'s THE TATTLER IS ONE OF AMERICA'S GREAT WEEKLIES. Page Three The Uptown New Yorker Black Catacombs (Continued) THE three o'clock in the morning tour of the catacombs should never exclude a stop over at the P. H. Club. Here Chunky Ambrose, Slow Kid and Will Brown take care of the caprices of the stake folk until the wee hours. The entertainment, as in the other morning clubs, is always "ex temp". The place is literally not a catacomb, situated as it is on the second and third floors rather than in the basement. A huge room, second floor, front, is appropriated as the dining room; there is no bar; the back room is donated to those gentlemen who prefer cards. On the third floor exists an intriguing private solon. La cuisine est tres extraordinaire, and the prices extremely moderate; drinks are the customary twenty-five top. The girls from Conni's and the Cotton Club give the P. H. Club a break. No, no. The Uptown New Yorker has been advised that P. H. does not stand for "Pretty Hussies". The most dignified and celebrated of the morning rendezvous is the E-Flat. It is essentially private, and retains a Clef Club atmosphere. The catacomb part of this outfit is the Harlem Musicians' Association and has existed where it is for several years. The walls are covered with the pictures of stars of other days. Its rear wall is hidden by a gigantic rack from floor to ceiling, upon which are checked drums and other musical instruments, in large black leather cases. The E-Flat is not a flapper hang-out; it belongs rather to the senior musicians, the prominent members of various fraternal organizations and their guests: Excellent self-entertainment holds sway; prices are moderate and when the oldtimers gather around the piano, the talk is always of the Hell's Kitchen days when Harlem had not yet come into existence. Additional catacombs are the Cat, the Actors' Club, the often revived Footlights Club, the Music Box and then, the white catacomb that goes black once a week—the Nest. This is without doubt, the most sophisticated and most internationally known of the night show places of all Harlem and quite possibly of all New York. One hears of it on the Riviera as well as at Palm Beach. It is quite usually overrun with downtowners; on Monday morning, however, it reverts to type. About four o'clock, the crowd filters in; the pale solution becomes faintly colored, gradually more concentrated and finally entirely black. It is now almost a family affair. Each Harlem Club is represented; deft dancers sing and suave song birds dance; joy is unrefined. Whatever else may be said about chez Johnny and chez Mal, it offers atmosphere early Monday mornings. THE three o'clock in the morning tour of the catacombs should never exclude a stop over at the P. H. Club. Here Chunky Ambrose, Slow Kid and Will Brown take care of the caprices of the stake folk until the wee hours. The entertainment, as in the other morning clubs, is always "ex temp". The place is literally not a catacomb, situated as it is on the second and third floors rather than in the basement. A huge room, second floor, front, is appropriated as the dining room; there is no bar; the back room is donated to those gentlemen who prefer cards. On the third floor exists an intriguing private solon. La cuisine est tres extraordinaire, and the prices extremely moderate; drinks are the customary twenty-five top. The girls from Conni's and the Cotton Club give the P. H. Club a break. No, no. The Uptown New Yorker has been advised that P. H. does not stand for "Pretty Hussies". The most dignified and celebrated of the morning rendezvous is the E-Flat. It is essentially private, and retains a Clef Club atmosphere. The catacomb part of this outfit is the Harlem Musicians' Association and has existed where it is for several years. The walls are covered with the pictures of stars of other days. Its rear wall is hidden by a gigantic rack from floor to ceiling, upon which are checked drums and other musical instruments, in large black leather cases. The E-Flat is not a flapper hang-out; it belongs rather to the senior musicians, the prominent members of various fraternal organizations and their guests. Excellent self-entertainment holds sway; prices are moderate and when the oldtimers gather around the piano, the talk is always of the Hell's Kitchen days when Harlem had not yet come into existence. Additional catacombs are the Cat, the Actors' Club, the often revived Footlights Club, the Music Box and then, the white catacomb that goes black once a week—the Nest. This is without doubt, the most sophisticated and most internationally known of the night show places of all Harlem and quite possibly of all New York. One hears of it on the Riviera as well as at Palm Beach. It is quite usually overrun with downtowners; on Monday morning, however, it reverts to type. About four o'clock, the crowd filters in; the pale solution becomes faintly colored, gradually more concentrated and finally entirely black. It is now almost a family affair. Each Harlem Club is represented; deft dancers sing and suave song birds dance; joy is unrefined. Whatever else may be said about chez Johnny and chez Mal, it offers atmosphere early Monday mornings. The Show's the Thing A PROBLEM often offers itself to those who would drive chauffeurless down to the shows. Parking space is at a premium at all times. It is quite possible occasionally to find room in 46th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway; but of course, that is only occasionally. On the other streets, it is necessary to proceed either east to 5th or west of 8th Avenues. One uptowner offers a plan which he declares works admirably. He drives down through the park and locates his bus on 59th Street off Central Park South. From Columbus Circle, the "Sub" is available to 50th Street or to Times Square, according to the location of the chosen theatre. After the show, it's an interesting stroll back up "Automobile Ro 2". It is worth trying if for no other reason than experimenting with nickles in the new, automatic soda fountain, between 54th and 56th Streets on the west side of Broadway. A PROBLEM often offers itself to those who would drive chauffeurless down to the shows. Parking space is at a premium at all times. It is quite possible occasionally to find room in 46th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway; but of course, that is only occasionally. On the other streets, it is necessary to proceed either east to 5th or west of 8th Avenues. One uptowner offers a plan which he declares works admirably. He drives down through the park and locates his bus on 59th Street off Central Park South. From Columbus Circle, the "Sub" is available to 50th Street or to Times Square, according to the location of the chosen theatre. After the show, it's an interesting stroll back up "Automobile Ro2". It is worth trying if for no other reason than experimenting with nickles in the new, automatic soda fountain, between 54th and 56th Streets on the west side of Broadway. Let There Be Light A BYSSINIA has increased its modernistic atmosphere by adding to the already impressive stone front, a mammoth electric sign. Just as many of the Broadway Theatres are so called, even though situated several paces off the Great White Way itself, this princely church may be justly listed as a Seventh Avenue edifice. It will aid to no end, the Great Black Way, notwithstanding the threat of Chicago's South Parkway, to retain its claim as the premier illuminated Boulevarde des Noirs. The flashing BYSSINIA has increased its modernistic atmosphere by adding to the already impressive stone front, a mammoth electric sign. Just as many of the Broadway Theatres are so called, even though situated several paces off the Great White Way itself, this princely church may be justly listed as a Seventh Avenue edifice. It will aid to no end, the Great Black Way, notwithstanding the threat of Chicago's South Parkway, to retain its claim as the premier illuminated Boulevarde des Noirs. The flashing multidisplay in front of the church, is obviously so placed with no pub'icity intent; since it is quite impossible, as it is, to secure seating space at any of its services, especially in the main auditorium. It is rather to impress upon the minds of the evening Avenue throng the advice that there exists amidst the b'aze of the Bamboo Inn, the Renaissance and the LaRosa, a mighty church. As far as proselyting for attendance is concerned, Abyssinia is quite able to make as grand a gesture as does the Subway when it advises, "The Sub is fast certainly, but the Elevated gets you there quickly too." NIGHTHAWK. Social Snapshots GERALDYN DISMOND NOW that it has decided that I may be able to devote to discover what it is all about dragged from tea to theatre, I have about decided that all complete and hopeless fool. Of my readers may have been ages ago; but naturally I w on my own lamentable condesolate and eventually I did ening! I now realize that I rect rest, have a gorgeous eyes ought to be; that letters as well dump them all in the again; that I haven’t read my friends think I am unduly ex because never no calls have a new day dawns. I herewith than three parties a night or der a few hours of every twe gossiping—at least while the no pennies to carry me back NOW that it has decided to snow and be generally nasty, I may be able to devote an hour or so to an attempt to discover what it is all about. I have been rushed and dragged from tea to theatre, to dance, to closed party until I have about decided that all the world is mad and I am a complete and hopeless fool. Of course, a great number of my readers may have been forced to that conclusion ages ago; but naturally I would be the last to luck up on my own lamentable condition. Nevertheless, I am not desolate and eventually I did come to. But what an awakening! I now realize that I am eons behind in my correct rest, have a gorgeous pair of dark circles where my eyes ought to be; that letters are piled so high that I might as well dump them all in the waste basket and start over again; that I haven't read a book in ages and that my friends think I am unduly excited over a managing editor because never no calls have I made in steen months. But a new day dawns. I herewith resolve not to attend more than three parties a night or four teas a day and to squander a few hours of every twenty-four in a beauty parlor or gossiping—at least while the weather is bad and I have no pennies to carry me back to old Virginny. To prove to you that I really mean business, Friday brought four affairs and I put in my appearance at only three because in moving my office I lost all my invitations and couldn't remember the place of one blow out. My day started at four with a tea in the The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily distorted image with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. S. A. means something guessy. If it has to do with charming, winsome, pleasant, or personality plus, that GERTRUDE HAWKINS is its personification Page Four to snow and be generally nasty, take an hour or so to an attempt about. I have been rushed and I to dance, to closed party until the world is mad and I am a. Of course, a great number been forced to that conclusion would be the last to luck up edition. Nevertheless, I am not come to. But what an awakening I am eons behind in my corpair of dark circles where my eyes are piled so high that I might be waste basket and start over a book in ages and that my excited over a managing editor I made in steen months. But with resolve not to attend more four teas a day and to squan-enty-four in a beauty parlor or the weather is bad and I have to old Virginny. charming apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Hawkins. Coleman Hawkins, himself, is one of the reasons why you rave about Fletcher Henderson's band. He plays a half dozen different saxaphones and horns and dotes on trick arrangements which make you want to go places and do things. His wife is Gertrude, last name Hawkins, and the daughter of Mr. Eduardo Castro. To her tea she invited Rose Knox Ellis, Frankie Dixon, Marie Peeke Johnson, Carrie Payne, Eunice Shreeves. Lottie Tyler, Rena Lewis and Eva Williams and served not tea with a too bad punch, shrimp salad, cold cuts, cheese, cakes, candies and nuts. We spent a delightful two hours in ecstacy over her home. It is located up on the hill in one of the new colored sections and her four rooms are exquisitely furnished. Chinese rugs, silk draperies and furniture that is a marvel of comfort and luxuriousness, are unquestionable proofs of the lady's taste and her other half's bank roll. Later that evening, but not much later, because Amanda Kemp is famous for beginning her stunts promptly at nine, I made my first trip of the year to the New Star Casino where Amanda Kemp's Dancing Dolls were having their annual exhibition. When I arrived, two adorable brown girls whom I later learned were Bernice Victorino and Arnice Mitchell were doing a double. But by the time I had located the box with my gang and had taken my pencil in hand, number fifteen on the bill appeared. Since all civilized communities these days have children's dancing classes, the background of one of these exhibitions is rather familiar. The audience is made up, for the most part, of the proud parents who have spent no end of money on costumes and flowers for their little darlings. And there they saw, some in their boxes, less prosperous ones in the unreserved sections, but all were weighted down with children's dresses and shoes. The front rows were filled with small brothers and in the back were young sheiks who expressed their approval in no uncertain cat calls. * * * ★ ★ ★ * * * And on the stage, the most attractive children from little tots who resemble gorgeous bugs to young misses who had all the poise of seasoned belles. The ensemble costumes were really remarkable as to color and design—smart black and white minstrel suits, long green and short white tarlton ballet dresses, Russian costumes in all white and red with grey astracan, golds, browns and yellows. The individual dresses, well you know what mothers can and will do. They were exquisite. * * * They danced like manikins on wires. There was clogging, toeing, Tiller stuff and jazz. The cleverest routines and chorus work. The music was attrocious, but danced on as if the best trained orchestra in the world was supporting them. Judging by the aplause and comments, the favorites appeared to be Marion Dewey, a miniature jazz baby; Evelyn Wiggins, whose toe dancing is superb and Dorothy Saunders, a miss who has a fatal combination of beauty, personality and talent. *** Her ex-pupils — Gwendolyn Sturges, Anna Small, Evelyn Warren, Eunice Shreeves, Thelma Whitaker and Ray Otley acted as ushers. \* \* \* Laura Mitchell and Doris Selby were the most elegant little ladies in yellow and Laura wore a big bonnet to match. i. * * It was unfortunate that the orchestra didn't go out to take a smoke and forget to come back. What remarkable discords they could produce. But they were persistent, No matter how off they were, they tooted right on. Mrs. Mabel Ford at the piano saved the day. She was splendid. * * * Marie Hughes and Mercedes Williams were the little "bare foot" girls and Pauline Godfrey singing "Smiles" made a charming Ethel Waters, while Alice Thurston was the counterpart of Zaidee Jackson in "Brown". * * * Miss Kemp had done a splendid piece of work and should be very proud of her Dolls. Since the days of Rosamond Johnson's Harlem Musical Centre about fourteen years ago, she has been turning out graceful and accomplished children. Among her pupils number Marie Mahood, a solo dancer of the late Rang Tang; Bernice Miles who was abroad for two years with Greenlee and Drayton and Dorothy Embry of Porgy. * * * The exhibition was over about midnight and to the Renaissance and the Hyacinths I went. I have often said that the Renaissance is so attractive that it couldn't be improved with decorations. But the Hyacinths accomplished the impossible. They turned the Casino into a garden of hyacinths. And in the centre of the dance floor was a rose bower in which stood a bubbling fountain of hyacinth perfume. After dancing you could dip your fingers into a pool of cool perfume and toddle upstairs to the boxes and dive into a cool highball. We did both and life was very beautiful. --- The stunning Jean Bolden had a birthday Saturday. Never no tell how old. THE WEDDING OF MARY AND JOHN VIOLA WOODLYN JAMES and GEORGE CARTER as the camera man caught them "Before". George thought it so unique to enjoy an enhancing moment he declared it everlasting "After". They are now Mr. and Mrs. Carter The Hyacinths are thirty-five in all—Dr. and Mrs. Edward Best, Miss Mayme J. Cherry, Mr. and Mrs. G. Torres-Colon, Mrs. Norman Donowa, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Finger, Mr. and Mrs. Francis S. Grant, Mrs. Louise Hill, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hogans, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rutledge, Miss Bertha Sawyer, John E. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley, Allan C. Stoute, Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Savory, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Sweeney, Mrs. Mabel L. Whiteman, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wrenn, with Mr. Sweeney as president. * * * The gowns were gorgeous. Edna Thrower, Sady Tandy and Sari Price Patton wore yellows; Sadie Chase a dainty gold lace; Inez Wilson a stunning gold metallic cloth with a deep V back; Carlotta Grant a lovely white chiffon; Alice Nearon was prettier than ever in a greenish blue boufant; Lady Jane Best, A'Lelia Walker and Mrs. Tony Bagley wore black; Margaret Browndill, Ethel Murray, Laura Smith, Ella Sweeney and Beatrice King were smart in red; Irma Overton had on a magnificent white satin with a wreath of gardenias; Mrs. Reggie Grant was picturesque in pompadour teffeta and Pearl Craft was marvelous in a heavy white fringed gown. Green was the favorite color for slippers. * * * The Eddie Johnsons, Marshall Rosses, Eugene Brandons, Lester Waltons, Jose Cesteroses, Bouchet Days, Jesse Battleses, John Rileys, LeCount Chestnuts, William Hollands, The "Northeastern" Dixons, the Rufus Bairds, Andrew Paynes, Arthur Baynords, Leander Simses, Frank Brighthaupts, Norman Cottons, Clayton Demings, Jack Duncan, Louise Jackson Johnson, Alvin White, Bill Smith and the girl "what he always brings", Bessye Bearden, Mae Barksdale, Peggy Govern, Mit Malvin, ad infinitum THE INTER-STATE TATTLER were having the best of times. Here's to the mighty Hyachinths. They meet once a month and each meeting is a closed banquet of Roman proportions. But once a year they invite their friends to meet with them at the Renaissance and their affairs are noted for their novel features. From the time their invitations are out until the night of the dance, all over Harlem one hears, "I wonder what the Hyacinths will have this year?" But surely they reached their zenith last Friday. * * * Hearts were trumps Thursday evening when Bessye Bearden entertained the Girl Friends. Blood red heart invitations, blood red hearts hanging from all conceivable places and heart bon bons symbolized not the approaching Valentine Day, but the affection of Girl Friend Bessye for her young girl friends. * * * They played 500 to the entire satisfaction of Elnoris Young who won a powder blue necklace, Henri Young who captured an irredescent perfume atomizer and Helen Branchcombe who was presented with a nest of sachet bags. They had a lot of good things to eat and a huge white frosted cake with "My Girl Friends" in red. * * * And these are the Girl Friends who are fortunate enough to have Lady Bessye for a chaperone: Dorcas Rabouin, Mabel Robinson, Blanche and Artrelle Levy, Roumaniere Alston, Ermine Perkins, Thelma Whitaker, Pheon Hood, Anna Small, Rae Olley, Dorothy Spraggins, Eunice Shreeves, Edith and Dorothy Williams, Ruth Hodges, Edith McAllister, Anna Jones, Bernice Escoffrey, Lillie Mae Riddick. Frankie Dixon, Constance Evans, Virginia Boyd, Edna Hazelwood, Mildred Morris, Ethel Miller and Marinetta Young. * * * At last I have been in the elegant Minerva. Friday, February 3. 1928 Sheiks, prepare to meet your waterloo. The fascinating Miss Edna Mae Biggs has entered Columbia to work for her M. A. After having collected a string of hearts at Wilberforce, where she did her undergraduate work, and in Greenville, South Carolina, where she was born, she has settled with her Aunt; Mrs. Lena Hopson and Harlem has one more cute young lady. THE NEW YORKER EDNA MAY BIGGS has so many of those much desired qualities which constitute "It", that any one mention is inadequate to tell and space immensurate insufficient to hold. Just marvelous Inez Richardson and her N. A. A. C. P. Committee are really working these days. They have sold no end of boxes for their benefit at the Manhattan on the 10th and are thanking their stars that the former loges have been converted into thirty-six floor boxes and made private. \* \* \* Helen Press, the vice chairman, and Bertha Lee, membership chairman, have inveigled the Morris Music people out of two grand pianos for Ford Dabney and L. Carldwell to punish. If music is the big thing with you, February 10, Manhattan Casino will get it. * * * Mary Sweetwine (and she is sweet and never no give out on the other part of her name) had as her guest over the week end. Maude Jones of Montreal. * * * Last Friday Mrs. Valeria Goodrich had a party in honor of the graduation of her daughter, Clarissa Browne, who has completed the teacher's training course at New York Training School. Among the guests who came to pay homage and offer gifts were: Alma Fearing, Hilda Maynard, Helen Wood, John Perry, Isa Gittens, Joshua Meyers, the Percy Sylvesters, Reginald Johnson, the Robert Moorses, Hilda Graigg, Rosabelle McCoy, James Garett, the Lawrence Andersons, Paul Vasquez and Leon Estwick. * * * A Merral Willis has been broadcasting over WGBS on his new school, Orange Manor at Slaterville, New York. The cattle have been contracted for already and plans are being made for the Country Club and summer home. Mrs. Florence DeL.-Richardson, has returned from a combined business with pleasure trip to North and South Carolina. Mrs. Richardson spoke at the Calvary Presbyterian Church of Wilson, North Carolina, Rev. George, Pastor, on Sunday last and on Monday, she addressed 1,022 pupils of the District School in Wilson. She also visited Morris College at Sumter, South Carolina. * * * You won't believe it, but last Thursday, Mary Lane Ross, Katherine Johnson, Stella Castro, Rose Ellis, Lottie Tyler, Rena Lewis and I drove to Eva Williams' in Corona in one five passenger car. Don't ask me how we managed. Of course, coming back, nobody gave a kitty because we were full of chicken ala king, and everything that goes with it including plenty home made wine. And instead of going home, we stopped at the Rosses for Sparkling Burgundy. You can't beat the good times. * * * So many requests, especially from Kelly Miller, Jr., and the internes at Freedman's, have come in for the name of the beautiful girl on our cover, Jan. 20th, that I have decided to play the role of gracious lady and tell the c. e. world that her name is Mayme Lewis and that she lives in Cleveland, Ohio. If any ambitious gentleman wishes to promise, her mother, Mrs. Mary Lewis, lives at 672 St. Nicholas Avenue. Isn't she lovely? * * * The beautiful bride, Helen Mitchell Smith, entertained a few friends Sunday evening at her smart apartment in the Florida Court. Mrs. William Bailey, Mrs. Luke Smith, Mrs. Coleman Hawkins. Miss A. L. Smith, Miss Olive Mae Thomas, Miss Frankye Dixon, G. Gilbert and Sidney Wells were among the guests who swore that Russell Smith is a lucky man. * * * Gertrude Herbert was hostess to the Phi Delta Kappas last Sunday afternoon. Over tea cups, the sorors discussed the latest fads and fashions and oh'ed and ah'ed over the musical program rendered by the Miss Frances Hay. * * * Mrs. W. B. Trotman of Brooklyn invited a select group to her home on Eastern Parkway last Friday to hear Mrs. Edward Thomas, author and lecturer, who spoke on the Women of South America. Mrs. Trotman has been sponsoring a series of lectures which have been greatly appreciated by her friends. * * * Muriel Kellogg, the young daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Kellogg, was among the Evander students who were honored for Non-Athletic Activities. She received a pin which represents excellent service in one or more activities over a period of more than one year. * * * The Ada Patterson Cross, which was presented to Grace Congregational Church by William Patterson in loving memory of his late wife, was dedicated Sunday morning. Estelle Castro, president of the Chicago Club, in the absence of Mr. Patterson, pressed the button which officially lighted the cross. It will be placed in front of the church and will be lighted at all times when services are being held. Girls! My Skin is Softer, Lighter and more Velvety Since I Started Using Dr.Fred Palmer's SkinWhitener Miss Willie Robinson, of West Chester, Penn., says: "I received the trial box of Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener and Powder some time ago. and was so pleased with them I went to my drug store and bought some more. My skin is a perfect success. I will never be without Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations." The management of the Bamboo Inn has announced a grand reopening for Thursday, the 9th with a special Table D'Hote dinner from 5:30 until 9:30. Henri Saparo and His Gang and the no-cover-charge policy will remain. But as for the rest of the Inn—a big, better and more beautiful Bamboo. * * * At the graduation exercises held Thursday, in the auditorium of P. S. 35, Catherine Elizabeth Chestnut, 9 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Le C. Chestnut, was awarded a silver plaque medal for excellence in scholarship and character. She has just completed the 6B grade, and the office in analyzing her record found that she had the highest standing of any child from kindergarten through 6B. * * * Mrs. Rowena Deveaux wishes to thank her many friends for their expressions of kindness during her bereavement at the loss of her daughter, Anna. * * * Mr. M. C. Wright, Jr. wishes to announce to his many friends and patrons that he is now connected with the Venetian Tea Room and Studio as manager. * * * Carrel H. Simms, the guitar master, entertained the A. 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Get a 25c box from any toilet goods counter serving race people, use as directed and you will see the most wonderful change in the color and texture of your skin—then, --- . A group of Harlem gentlemen including our two aldermen, a contractor, a major, a physician, a police sergeant, several business men, a delegation from the Grand Central Terminal and other distinguished guests gathered to a testimonial dinner last Saturday evening at the E-Flat Banquet Hall and presented Lieut. Wesley Williams of the N. Y. Fire Department with a gold watch and chain and also a huge mantel clock as appreciation of his meritorious rise in his department. The after dinner speeches disclosed that the handsome newly made officer is a native son; a product of the "Sidewalks of New York". He does not smoke, he does not drink, a gentleman as well as an officer. The lieutenant attributes his success to the guidance of his mother, Lucy, and his father, the well connected "Chief" Williams of the Terminal. 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If so, see a photographer with years of European Experience. 1920 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. --- Dainty LINGERIE Mehron's Theatrical Make-Up (Viola Bond) STREET and EVENING GOWNS (Daisy Gilbert) 2143 SEVENTH AVENUE Cor. 127th St. (One Flight Up) --- The Theatre Big Hit at Lafayette CLARENCE ROBINSON has another snappy musical revue at the Lafayette Theatre this week, presenting a number of old and popular favorites. Heading the list is the irrepressible Jean Starr ably supported by George Williams. Edith Wilson, Johnny Vigar and the team of Mac Barnes and Levenia Mack, Brown and McGraw, a number of classy dancers, Sam Wooding's red hot band and a real hot beauty chorus. Jean Starr scores with a dramatic semi-musical selection entitled "The Morning After the Night Before." Edith Wilson makes 'em like it with two spicy selections, the first entitled "Don't Advertise Your Man" and the other, "A Good Man's Hard to Find." George Williams features his famous comedy dance and incidently, is the chief fun maker. George, with his quaint southern mannerisms gets many a laugh. Brown and McGraw's dancing is another feature that pleases. As for that band of Sam Wooding's well it's just too bad. There are several other acts on the program, all dancers, which has a tendency to make the entertainment a bit lopsided. There's really too much hoofing and a little more singing and comedy would not be amiss. The cherry ensemble is one of the niftiest, who work with a zest that wins admiration instantaneously when it comes to picking pretty pinks and golden brown beauties leave it to Clarence Robinson. At The Lincoln MASTIN and Richards spring to us their All Star Cast of 30 talented people. Nothing is more intriguing than romances of the Sunny South. "Creola" is "holding 'em right down" and takes her place beside the appealing Dinah. No, Sir! Carolina doesn't have quite all of it. Henry "Red" Davis charms the audience with his beautiful tenor voice. You should hear him sing "So Blue". You'll have many a hearty laugh at the reflection of Harlem life cast by a mirror held in the hands of the newcomers from "Down Home". Airship and Smith, the dancing madcaps, do some unique steps. "Little Bits" is the cutest, petite thing! She is the clever imitator of a saucy little child. The charms of fourteen is well trained and they take you from New Orleans to the North Sea and right on up to New York with their dancing. At the Alhambra "Harlam's Darlings" have returned this week to the Alham theatre. Evidently their tour was a very successful one, that is, from this excellent bill that will perhaps be continued for two or three weeks: it is just that. Amanda Randolph, May Belle, Doris Rhuebottom, Gertie Moore, Slim Henderson, Mantan, Tim Moore, George Green and George Boker, nationally famous artists present for your pleasure a show that compares favorably with "Shuffle Along". Such a comparison tells you the whole story in a few words. There is nothing that I might add that would convey greater detailed information. The work of the "Tan Chorus" is somewhat symphonic in its general effect. The twenty finely trained girls who comprise the "Alhambra Chorus" always do their best, regardless. Yet, they seemingly have more to offer this week. Perhaps, while away from this popular play house they had an opportunity to give their work serious study from a technical point of view. Of all things we really should expect such artistry since their director is an artist of first rank. "Fort Slocum U. S. A." a setting in which the jokes, humor and wit of the "What the H'll Do We Care Days, are exchanged, surely gave those veterans of the old 'Fifteenth' who were seen in the audience a good kick. Should you see any of them today wearing an unusual smile, on questioning them I am sure they will perhaps tell you that they have experienced great difficulty in erasing the humorous impressions of this act, from their memory. Every one who has served "Uncle Sam's" army or navy, should fall in line this week at the "Alhambra". At Hurtig and Seamon's title the kind of entertainment that may be expected, with Art Gardner and Dolly Lewis as the featured performers. These clever people have made emphatic hits with every attraction in which they have appeared, and this season they are said to be more happily placed than ever before. "Merry Whirl" is one of the shows that made an impressive success last season. In its present form it is brand new in every detail, including the songs, dances, comedy bits and several changes have been made in the cast. Billy Cavanaugh, the tramp comedian, is a new comer who has just been recruited from the big-time vaudeville. Loretta Beyes is another addition that has scored a distinctive success by her splendid singing voice, her exquisite personality and her physical endowment. Nita Bernard comes from vaudeville with a budget of blues songs. Tom Donnelly and Donna Lee, a specialty dancing team are also credited with doing a capital act that is novel and brilliant. Jack LaMonte, the silver throat tenor, is still another recruit from vaudeville, who has registered great success. Belle Parry is an attractive singer and dancer. The chorus is said to be attractive with pretty figures and good singing voices and they are all graceful and efficient dancers. Little Theatre Foreground By O. HEMSLEY WINFIELD There's always a question in the minds of those deeply connected with little theatre group—community theatres and other play organizations, after they have organized "What are we going to do?" Such a thing to think about—but, nevertheless, it is the most essential of all in drama building. Our theatre group must have an object, the object must be either for things which will be beneficial to the community or development to the player. There can be no question about this. This must be the object to obtain the most definite results. "Group Material" Our object being reached, we are thrown into the next question this always is a great problem "Who will we have in our group and who do we want" these two little thoughts are the first to enter our minds—these two little thoughts are the most dangerous and damaging to any group. We cannot and must not limit our group, by this I mean we should not let our group become so social until a clique has developed and on the other hand we must be conventionally social. Let us go out and get a small group of spirited young men and women who are not afraid of doing things people who have character and interest. There are so many young people at hand, writers, poets, people who sing and dance, paint, design; our mechanical group who build, construct and wire--material galore! if they are interested. There is no need of having such a group of people no matter how capable—if their object isn't the object of the theatre . . . it's all for nothing. . . No matter how fair or prosperous things look the interest must be deep from the heart and not from point of view to receive financial gratis. This matter alone calls for solid thinking for more discussion. I suppose we'll have many a real heart to heart talks over it in or- ALHAMBRA 126th St. and Seventh Ave. HOME AGAIN HARLEM'S DARLINGS Back from their Triumphal Tour The Alhambra Girls And All the Favorites Tin. Moore Mantan Slim Henderson Amanda Randolph and New Headliners DORIS RHEUBOTTOM LITTLE BITS TURNER STERLING GRANT LIONEL BARRYMORE in 'MEDDLING WOMEN' Midnite Ramble Wednesday New Show Every Week Stop! Go! Revue Fast Moving Musical Comedy Meiange Next Week JOHNNY HINES in 'THE CRACKERJACK' der to hold to our ideal. Now maybe out of our "technical theatre" by this I mean the "mechanical group" from the box-office to the costume designer—we will find some of our players—So much the better—but remember there is no need of having a great technical staff if there are no players nor is there need for group of players without having some method of control. Starting out with very simple plans and ideas a director is appointed and the rest of the staff is appointed as need for them occur. This applies to groups Continued on page 13. FAYETTE venue at 132nd St. Te BEGINNING MONDAY, FEBRU Marshall Presents Musical THE VAGABO Presenting Ins Evelyn Preer Sa ng Supporting Cast of Po LAFAY Seventh Avenue at 132nd ONE WEEK BEGINNING M Jimmy Marshall Pres DIXIE VAC Pres Billy Higgins Evelyn And A Strong Supporting ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1928 Jimmy Marshall Presents Musical Comedy Presenting Billy Higgins Evelyn Preer Sandy Burns And A Strong Supporting Cast of Popular Stars FEATURE PHOTO PLAY Rose of the With Gilbert Roland of the Golden Albert Roland and Ma Rose of the Golden West With Gilbert Roland and Mary Astor WEEK COMMENCING FEBRUARY 6TH,1928 The Merry Whirl With An All Star Cast Featuring Art Gardner Dolly Lewis Loretta Bayes Jack Mamonte Tom Donnelly Nita Bernard Donna Lee Belle Parry And A High Class Burlesque Chorus of Winsome Maids EVERY SUNDAY — Headline Vaudeville Concerts 10—All Star Acts—10 TRIXIE SMITH, ATTA BLAKE, BRYSON ARTHUR, VIOLA McCOY, NORA COLLINS, BABY KID, FERNON TAPP, KING NAPPY, BOOTS HOPE, HARRIS & YORKE and 10 Singing and Dancing Beauties — 10 Laura Miller at the Piano On the Screen Thursday to Sunday CLARA BOW in "GET YOUR MAN" Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Feb. 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th THE INTER-STATE TATTLER JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED next week in the TATTLER. Telephones 5252 EDGECOMBE 3248 GORDON REID Theatrical EXPRESS Baggage and Scenery Transported on Time 201 WEST 130th STREET 59 ST. NICHOLAS PLACE NEW YORK CITY YETTE St. Tel. Morn. 1811 ONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1928 Events Musical Comedy GABONDS Printing A Preer Sandy Burns Cast of Popular Stars Golden West and Mary Astor Friday, February 3, 1928 W. C. Handy—Three Success Man . By the Editor Le YOU were to ask W. C. Handy what he regards as his most im- portant work he would probably Hana YOU a list of several spirituals he has. recently composed and published, These compo- sitions are ar- ranged for so- loists, quartet- tes, choirs and school and pa- triotic gather- ings. Mr. Han- dy is candidly proud of them. When he men- ie.) (Ei 86 (le pois a ey sues! @ Salle ae ” tions them in conversation he lingers on then with an affection that resembles the fondness of a parent for the youngest child. The world, ol course, thinks otherwise, remember ing those dreamy romances which have come from his pen and most or all those glorious blues. But more of this later. . One can draw sever.) ¢vnciu sions from Mr, Handy’s partialisys to his spirituals Tf may be an ex pression of that) youthiulness o spirit that so f.equentiy uccomp nies high talent. Yeuch is forev.. venturning in new fields while ma turity and age are content to re. on the laurels won by past achicve ments. Or it may be the result o. a feeling that his duty to his peo ple requires him to make a deflate contribution to their higher culta ral development. Lastly, he ma. he inspired by pride of family t: seek to assure the future of th. Handy name. All of these motives are commendable and it is) prob able that all three are at the bot tom of Mr. Handy’s fondness fo: his spirituals. If he is inspired b; mixed motives the third is cer tainly not the Teast: significant o. the blend. A character reader would iimme diately describe Mr. Handy as i nan who looks before and aftes. Of medium stature. with the thin gray hair of middle age, he has the sagucious countenance of a man who builds according to plan. He gives one the impression that h> has never taken a haphazard step in his life. This is not to say he has that painful exactitude of mun- ner which. more often than not, is merely the mask of incompetency. Instead he is remarkably casy to approach and possesses that clas ticity of temperament which makes one feel that no matter how much work he has ahead of him he wil! find time to do it without rushing. While we talked with him in his Times Square office he was inter: rupted time and again, Not onec did he show any sign of annoyance: or irritation. He gave the request ed information or the required or der and immediately picked up hh work (he worked white we talked) where he had left off. Observed in the light of luis me thodical tompergiment ao phrwse on the fly sheet of one of bis spirituads becomes illuminating: For school and patrotic gatherings. That is, YOUR DOCTOR IS COM- ING NEXT WEEK IN THE oc es EB ™ — a ga om _ gece ps y ro? , 3 Hod 3 Cad ee kn 2 oe Zo 4 ti 43 weak CB 6 oe, ag” iy a yO 1 4 8a ee Ae ge ; Pk Bd ER YB % : ess ; a LRG ye: 4 | ; 2 | | 4 ie Valent isa prise of which oniy a special peso pia bout, bhiv Phana ! i ! : 3 family has a inonopoaly on talent. Perhia sy a cag right alo for singing in the impressionable periods of adolescence and while the fervor of patriotism is hot. Lhe man who can jnterweave his life work with the moods of youth and patriotic fervour is makiig his work a part of the most imperishabl- thing in Hife---- human emotion He achieves his own lasting fame and at the same time enriches we cultural heritage of lis people. Ob serving his glowing enthusiasm for hig spirituals, one feels that Mr. Handy has not overlooked this fact, It is a common belief that taleni is always lopsided---that niarked ability in one direction means de ficiency in others. Mr. Handys ¢a reer either discredits the belief or else he is an exception to the rule He is, in the moder seuses, =i! a young man. Nevertheless, his life furnishes material for three distinct success stories. He has succeeded as a composer of sacred music: he has succeeded ¢s a com poser of popular music! he has suc- eceded as a business man. In association with his son, WoC, Handy Jr. he conducts oe of the largest music publishing firius oi Broadway. in addition to publish ing his own compositions the firm also flmances songs written by other composers. The firm somie- times spends as much as $5000 plugging for a song only to have it finally prove a= flivver. Business eencerns that can sink money in losing ventures and stil remain solvent are not the commonest things in the world, not cven on Broadway. One success, however, will compensate the firm for sev eral failures and leave a consider able margin. It is said the dance arrangement of the St, Louis Bines netted the compony $47,000. It was in the latter part of 1927 when we last: visited Mr. Ji:nudy’s offiees, At. that time a consider uble part of the program for [92> had already heen completed, Among the catehy melodie. planned for ouely veleuse: are Phe Merray Widow flus a New Sweetle Now,” "Wouder Why Pin Tonesone,” “Pretty Golden Moon’ and “The Way He doves ds Just Tou Bad’ ‘Pheae somge aee being prranged for both stage iid phos graphic production. Phe letter, Max. Bandy says, ix by tar the more proflable, Myr. Handy js the only race ineinber of the Music Publeh ers Protective Association, Although his DuSivess success ks a wuld WCU pininent, to say thee Joust, and «olthough Mr. Haney hinsely thinks dis spivituales are Kis crowning wiueiear achievement, the world thinks of hina wmaitiy as ainaster of Diues. Sils is not only the opinion of Javinend pal the ver- dict of Jeadinug inusicians as well People who are sill young can re wicinber whe the twostep was the most popular danuee, Now sts doubtful if cughbody wader 27 knows how 19 dance it, Not only the dance rhythin of America Sirs been changed: the sacvecient Seo spread throughout tie Oceldernt The man who did more Une any other mpan lo yeyolutioniae the old est of the arts, perhaps more Miter any Other jundred apen, is WoO, Sandy. Sfis Mergghits petites 1 everywhere perrydeg ge owe of 17 firs! Aimerjeau oF sates Musical Colina FRANKYE 2. Wika eyes IAS CHAMAS” i, Abin as, Never weine fat: tempt a Luauperiee (ibaa ai oo fey man, leading critic’ of the tay buftomay J be mereig jaet ge tnewe student of the yt. eerhar int the social stutus of gieie’ On Yuesdas eveniue desi. Git Gradovii, ao pliyist. Just tyyegto tae yenrs of age, who digs teers pa pe live figure on tne euneert st aye Foy the pust four years. pypeured by cuss cert at Carnegie Wali She ie a trite modernist cndewed with perect musical ubility te jrterpac fy works of the qigdesu comigos te uf the day Velalkio. Jauatits sy abe the yenowned Alcxaneer evi cise War care tidy anita dp near dee tua mederu ave caged thre then tare feud muste? AGL Coothg mp exe ayvey the andtence ae Curnepic ified, we were Mieris Peopreseqitead hy a fecw ef cur diasie loves. Bye. Fi Bae Mitehell wos dire that ye apes Miss Givodavale fauetes Pipa eae Ferdi GO Berita bh Be ited fs ‘ Gareth Audersed wor od bt oen bound. 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Kary” Weekly Peymentp Balinlaction with work giuranteed. — kya Stes Sasetul poatsucthon apevialiot Be Mable Koppaul Paker, both students of Damroch, wave special attention to the scho lastic technical grace shown in her Rach, Busoni, Liszt. We are happy to say Miss Olive Thomas, one of Harlem's school teachers, is not only « follower of the opera, but an al} around lover of the arts. Sh: was the guest of the writer, who was Pevored with tickets from the artigt. Y heseech you, young musicians, to try and hear her next time. a * * Thursday Jast at Salem Church, we had a chance to be musically en- tertained in a program of songs of vreat variety by a baritone, Ray- mond Claymes, One might say Mr. (Continued on page 13) swyy wweren | Week End | Dancing Party ! EVERY | : Saturday Night | Sunday Matinee Renaissance ..Ball Room.. Seventh Ave & 138th St. VERNON ANDRADE’S Great Band BEAUTIFUL UOSTESSES VAUDEVILLE—GIFTS Announcing Limited Engagement — of — Fletcher Henderson's STOMPERS (A Blazing Hot Orchestra) — and — Lloyd Scott's BAND (A Western Sensation) Commencing Friday Night, Feb. 10 — at the — SAVOY World's Finest Ballroom Lenox Avenue, 1409-1414 Street. A PERFORMANCE of "The Pansing of the Third Year Rock" was given Sunday evening at the Davenport Theatre in East 27th Street in honor of Kora McClendon and Frank Wilson of Pergy. --- Fletcher Henderson has the three Smith Brothers, Lake, Russell and Joe with him. Joe is the baby and married to Madeline Belt, Russell is next in age and married to Helen Mitchell and Luke, by a process of elimination, in the oldest. --- The pretty Kuth Killis, who is making her debut in Meek Moze, has given dramatic recitals throughout the southeastern section and has some marvelous press no licen. She had to cancel several distant engagements to continue her rehearsing. The Africana Company, headed by Johnny Dancer, Margaret Beckett, Bertye Boyd, Hernice Atkins. Theresa Mason, Margaret Ferrna, Jennie Richardson, Sammy Gardner, Thomas Brandon, Alvin Beoman and Gordon Wilson, while playing the Nixon Theatre in Pittsburg, made a run to Aspinwall to visit Wilbur Gillard who is ill at the Veterans' Hospital. There are two Edna Thomases. Some folks from the Village made a mad rush to the Booth Theatre last Sunday because the lights announced that Edna Thomas, the in our kingdom and is here with Lucius Bello. Bill " Bougainville " a check for $1002.22 ence Mills Fund. Congratulations Luckey the Roberts, a ciety Entertainer. Johnny Hawkins and James left Monday for Paris. Roberts has just computed scores for Broadway. Mrs. Roberts who has ered her recent lines, will pay her husband and Haston, who resides in Haston, will come over to join her in March. The whole Mistle- ing town. The seamen wife of Paul, and his was not cheated when being passed out with Miller and Lyne show -Still Shuffler some Paul, himself. Hazel Green, at other pubs. The vivacious Zerocent entertaining at Chester Park Paris. at the Apex in Ontario to visit her parents to get some new songs she visited Harley saw her headed to 35 Meek Mosse opposed to the Gibson in Philly beaten next! Ruth Bayton may not have ties in her honor but she is most enjoyable woman in Thompson's past. She couldn't keep her Sister away way to gay Parent. Irving C. Miller is at the Joseph's week. Christian and Lyn Preer at the Orphanage ark, Desideria in Memphis Baby in Louisville. Did you know kins plays plays nothing but classical plays IT and good books enjoy the Meek Rose Company his first work past and the West he has enjoyed big time houses. for Florida in a pristine and elegant! pators, will entertain you with the same old games of haggling and entertainers. Be sure to order for your shoes and to carry them you see the announcement of the Tatler. Not by your own shakers who know their names. Cortez, R. Alverg, D. Corlis, A. L. Moore, Marshall Laurence, J. L. Leon, P. Green. They are in the direction of simple traffic which is assisted by M. Youngfield if you ready. Harron. issue . THW'INTH'PATH'TATTLER Friday, February 3, 1920 Snow-topics HAVM discovered the best cure in the world for the blues. When you have that dark brown feeling and can't decide which method of suicide would best suit your mood; or when the number of pounds you have added to detoxible and unmentionable parts of your anatomy have made your spirit drop to below zero, put on a pair of shoes, a light wig. Draw, a cont of powder, a touch of rouge and go to the Avoy. ```markdown ``` You can't mix it. A whole block, from 110th to 111st Street on the east side of London, is occupied by the Avoy. In exchange for a few pennies you get a ticket of admission and a check for your wraps. I'm one flight of stairs and volley you are in the magic atmosphere of most attractive surroundings. A spare closet lounge with the luxury of thick carpet, deep cushioned chairs, smart cretonne shades and just the proper amount of light, immediate by swatter your temper. Then the music goes to your head like wine. And right here I will let you in on a secret. ```markdown ``` In strictly conventional circumstances it is considered the height of the propriety to accept an invitation to dance from any person to whom you have not been introduced in an old manner and prefitted friend. And many of us may not be able to travel away from the touch of a population of this, but should the woman who is not currently attired when she has to return a London young man. And when you are a bit depressed, it is positively good for you. The experts once told the youth at the Royal 4 4 4 and the Victory is seen The most distinguished creature in the world could not resist the fall of Socrates and the name with that distinction from the name of impure people Nature conceived and with interred from a suit, plundered and murdered in a secret, stalking institution --- --- with, might not much better. Instead it might and nothing right with will stay but and writing and lived at the study. There are you and maybe not with a now and different thought. You will be thanked for the truth about mine daily living, and your day will much a partial writing. ```markdown ``` THE DOCTOR'S NUMBER WILL GO FAST OR BEA YOUNG NOW. MY LADY NICOTINM NO ADMINISTRATION DO HARLEMSTOWN HAVE TO SPEND extra time and patience to get to the Village. In 1800 street, just off the Avenue, is the Hobby Horns, which out-Villages the Village. Your steps down, one turn to the right, through two doors and voices the Hobby Horns. Dim lights, graphic drawings, shining brass, colorful brass, plenty of cigarrettes smoke and a flock of arrows. Each table is decorated with a Hobby Horn, and for those who must have a light there is an attractive candelabra. China in red, yellow and blue; syrup pitchers that are birds; delicious coffee and waffles that are not brown and must in your mouth. Whatever you do mira, you may buy from a coffee cup to a bottle. But most of all, the Henry Horns in not a touring joint. It is really frequented by the art group. In one half hour I and over cotton and cotton Wardard Brown, artist, nature and writer, who is now playing in Perry; O. Richard Holl, whom portrait of Charles K. Johnson received memorable mention in the Sierra Art Gallery; Humming Winnard, director of the Mugra Little Theatre of New York; Cushman Woll, assistant teacher of voice, and his pupil, Katherine Hummar; Robert Shanklin, artistic teacher; Carlton Brown, who decorated the Wollard; Maltie Charlton, artistic and music critic; George Martin, who has been brought in to represent, and Edward Perry, columnist on the Florida Central We thanked about the present use with at the International House, the successful West Indian tour of Kyne Pender, the continued good quality of Perry, the Mark Music restaurants, the danger to one's ve not chance in a construction and the remarkable work of Timothy Horn, who runs the Holly Horn. The Village has moved to the the opportunity to collect story and report, after much up in memory about, the event in fact, it put in the apprehension moment you now, but I have that THE NEWLY RENOVATED WALKER STUDIOS are now available for all private occasions such as, Weddings, Banquets, Receptions, etc. Why worry about entertaining at home? Special arrangements may be made for Club Meetings and Card Clubs. Rooms can be selected to suit the event. Information may be secured from MRS. SARI PRICE PATTON PIONEER BREADWEST CHURCH 10 WEST 100TH ST. NEW YORK Houses 9 9 --- --- --- been able to get a copy. As you know, from advance speculations, the compilation which was edited by Charles A. Johnson contains stories, plays, poems, essays, drawings by and about Negroes. It is a black and tan affair, with the majority of the contributors native and the Northerners limited to dark subjects. There were no end of things that I expected and not a few surprises. For example, the cover is a cold and uninteresting blue, when I had pictured the most exotic and warm combinations. There is a preword by L. Hollingsworth Wood, president of the National Urban League, a pleasant surprise; a poem by Alles Dunker Nelson; a translation by Dorothy Paterson. The Urban League force is represented by Charles A. Johnson, Countess Cullen, Eugene Kinkle Jones, T. Arnold Hill, Ira D. A. Held and Swindolyn Hennell. Two pages of undergraduate verse from Shaw, Lincoln, T. Houghton, Howard and Cleveland, College of Western Reserve counsel told one more surprise. Of course there were the content writers: Arthur Huff Parsell, John Matthews, Brenda Moryck, Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Zorn Snoele Hurston, Aora Huntemps, Angellina Grimke and Frank Horne. Among the Nordics were Paul Green, Guy B. Johnson, Charles Cullen, Julie Patarkin, Elsworth Parks and K. B. Rutter. And the Tattler was represented by its editor, Throphilus Lewis. Mr. Johnson in his introduction distinguishes the collection loosely into five parts: Negro talk life, inter- turing figures of the past, racial problems and attitudes, critical introspection and intimate self-holding. His only claim for the collection is that "it is a fairly intimate recollection of current interests and observations in Negro life." But that is quite enough. Blanky and Popaz is the type of book that you will want for your library because it is a record of how far the Negro man-agement has brought us and whether or not you enjoy it, but surely you must, be of minor importance. --- 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? THE MUSICIAN A section of our 8-booth modern equipped instruction room, where every branch of the beauty art is taught by competent teachers whose intellectual status is superb. Arouse Your Ambition LEARN THE APEX SYSTEM OF SCIENTIFIC BEAUTY CULTURE A profession at which there is more money to be made than any other legitimate business. JOHN BURG A RECENT GRADUATING CLASS 1927 one hundred and eighty-five students were former stenographers, nurses and school teachers, were graduated from Afternoons and Evenings—Enter Anytime YOU LEARN DIPLOMAS AW POSITIONS ALWAYS OPEN During 1927 one hundred and eighty-five students, many of whom were former stenographers, nurses, dress makers and school teachers, were graduated from this school. Classes Afternoons and Evenings-Enter Anytime PAY AS YOU LEARN DIPLOMAS AWARDED POSITIONS ALWAYS OPEN Call or write Page Ten THAT we have come a long, long way since 1865 (when we were united) is certainly no "Joe Miller" joke. The reminiscence of our various and sundry aspirations show that during our period of free breathing, we have broken many traces. While we are round shouldered from the affect of the strain, we are in prime condition to face a "scuffle" of any size and seriousness. If I were to follicitate those responsible for these somewhat crippled accomplishments, I would, by force of facts, make them entirely to the men folk. Unless you insist to remind me that men cannot give birth to mortals, I will still contend they play a rather indispensable role. What can a poor man do? It seems he must continue to carry most, or all the weight through life, is expected to bring sunshine into the home when he comes from work at night plus the untampered pay envelope. The untouched envelope going into the lap of a wife really sounds like fiction to me, but only recently I was given to know, from good authorities, (male and female) that this misdemeanor is still in practice. To me, it is the world's ninth wonder. I have never, but would love to witness the scene. I am mindful there is, has been, and will be a faction of men who, of all their mother's children, like themselves the best. These are converted that the policy that "To thine own self be true" is the best solution of pure hap piness, especially where the alarm clock and dinner pail are involved. These men are specified in many terms and synonyms—"Pimps," "Lovers," "Con Men." and sometimes spoken off as cheap, selfish and trifling men. This faction makes up a small minority, but in the vast remainder you'll find as fine a specimen of "hill horses" as ever brayed. I am all but convinced that most of them like to out-labor a steam donkey in their anxiety to keep in good graces of that female of their choice. To again sham the devil with another truth, the more he labors, the more will he be nagged at and the more his posterior will be booted. "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thinkless gal." Can you remember when, in the early nineties, a headwaiter, valet, butler, coachman and chef cook were the guiding spirits of every thing social; when you had to come by them for their official endorsement? The women who did not do a daily handspring with the old man in some home or hotel was spoken of as "well-to-do," aside from the other remarks of envy. The woman of that day had but one aim, to be able or permitted to stay at home days and attend to her domestic duties. Many of those "stays" were granted and the "hill horse" of that day and time, upon so granting, automatically put a wise-like grip of excess labor on his ever-weakening frame. This was to be known as "swank"—in that generation. These old fellows stood unbelievable punishment as a piano had to be found somewhere or somehow; the laundry had to be done out; gas light came in for its detes- tableness; and last but certain, a telephone was the last word. When this yoke was hung on the neck of a father or two or more children, it is small to wonder that they survive with chronic rheumatism, high blood pressure or what not Indeed, with that mill stone around one's neck, he might succumb to galloping paralysis. And if these were not martyrs, there were none. The above stood for what the gay matrons of the nineties and the early years of the Twentieth Century aimed at. But there was no resting place for the old man, for when he was come to fulfill all the the madam's wants, the boy, who was fast approaching his maturity, must, through hook or crook, be a doctor, whether his mind was legal or mechanical. To live in the least semblance of peace, he must enter college and come out a doctor. But time, which changes most things, did not fail to bring a new order of yearnings. The motor car made its debut, and the scuffle really waxed good to these who would lead or refuse to be left. Competition was so keen in motor car rivalry that autos appeared and disappeared so swiftly from salesrooms to buyers and buyers back to sales rooms, that I thought manufacturers were sending out cars for three and four months on approval. But I later learned that there is no paradox for one having to depart from this life without ever apparently owning an automobile, if only for temporary ownership. The motorized acquisition brought other mischiefs in its wake and the country club is still in its helpless infancy in every particular, and I predict it will be years and rumors of years before this institution will be able to stand on its own feet. During the experimental days, someone misplaced a book on "How to play Bridge," and this being a less expensive pastime, it went over like Lindy. I know that bridge like most card games, has its affirmative and negative sides. If you think you CAN and the lady facing you thinks she CAN before you can, the betting is on. You can get well or you can be washed—yea! Whiter than snow. With few exceptions, I think the betting, if at all, is very light. Now, bridge is the capitol pastime and not to know how to play is to solicit the pity of those who would be "first" as there would be nothing further for them to conclude, but your education had been dreadfully neglected. But lastly, I must remind you that the words Intelligensia and Literatti has been so misused, misplaced and otherwise confused that for reasons that I am unable to explain, many are scurrying to and fro in search of intellectual raminent. But like the applied sciences, some bright egg has made a short cut to this new distinction. At this time, if you are not honestly literary, you must be honestly or dishonestly connected in some way with the Intelligensia. To relieve this situation which was heretofore gained only through merit, I unwrap for your approval The Greek Letter Sorority. This, and this alone, is the proper and smart thing to do. For those who feel they must seek a garment that will disguise them as individuals who are lettered, they might stay clear of those Greek Letter Outfits as the Delta Sigma Theta or Alpha Kappa Alpha, for I feel you'll have to bring it from that bit of matter back of your head, spoken of as brains. However, there is always refuge somewhere for the weary and I am sure your haven of rest will be found with the Phi Delta Kappa or other bush league sororities. After a few honorary members were made whose mental activity comes to a dead halt after reclining the ninth multiplication table, I concluded that the Phi Delta Kappa Sorority is the Mexican Army among Greek Letter Fraternities. But what will this come to in later years. No woman will hurt her pride any longer than she can help, and I predict that some bright chap will start boot-legging sorority memberships, i. e. (if I do not start selling them soon myself), for these women must be served. But what of the "hill horse" of today? It will come to the place where he will have but one duty to perform and that is to work hard and "bring it" when he comes. Those men who have resigned themselves to be what is known as a good husband will never understand how his wife can choke cigarettes with college graduates, but they (the memberships) will be on sale, but you "gotta" know how. For mine, I'll cast my lot with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Society. Apple Display at Tabb's Draws Mammoth Crowd Epicurean Offers Fruit as Most Wholesome Suggestion to Body-Building THE APPLE (which is of Teutonic origin), is one of the most widely cultivated, best known and most appreciative of fruits which grow in temperate climates. It is a fruit too well-known to need any description of its external character. Apples have been cultivated in Great Britain probably since the period of the Roman occupation. It is said that in 1688 Ray enumerated seventy-eight varities in cultivation in the neighborhood of London, and it is now calculated that about 2,000 kinds can be distinguished. It is not the purpose of this article to delve into the several kinds known to apple-growers, nor will we go into the methods of raising same, such as the kind of soil, fertilization, grafting, etc., but in passing, will only mention those generally known to our readers, such as, Dessert, Culinary and Cidar Apples. Apples for table use should have a sweet juicy pulp, and a rich aromatic flavor, while those suitable for cooking, should possess the property of forming a soft pulpy mass when boiled or baked. According to Prof. Hutchison, they form a very safe and useful food, at the same time exercising a gentle influence as a lexative. Remember the old adage which says, "An aple a day, keeps the doctor away" and visit TABB'S, 594 Lenox Ave., corner 140th St., where apples are put up in the many forms known to the culinary art. Belle's Lettres to Her Baby Sister The strangest part about this series of letters is the fact that they are actual; they were not intended for publication. Their interest lies in their unquestionable sincerity, their simplicity, their beautiful descriptions, figures of speech. They unfold the attempt of a young Harlem nurse to persuade her baby sister, just turned fourteen and newly arrived in Chicago, to return to her mother in South Bend, Indiana. The delay in writing was due to keep disappointment when I learned of your arrival in Chicago. Knowing, however, that time, in its sure and patient way, would efface the sting, I let days pass along in order to have the cool collected mind I needed to see your point of view and treat the course taken. In searching the matter from every angle, my judgment is unchanged. I firmly believe you have made a great mistake. Nothing this woman, Mrs. has to offer can replace the discipline, interest and natural affection of those bound to you by ties of blood. Of course, my letter to our oldest sister showed how happy and proud I felt in knowing you were in school, helping her with her children; and in a word, developing the character needed to solve the practical problems which will turn up in your future life. Somehow, or other, I never wanted you younger children to experience the worries and hard knocks this world so freely hands out. Agnes, Helen and I blazed out a trail and road to enduring happiness which would have been easy going for you. Whenever I got to dream I pictured you on graduation day, with your diploma as the first step towards something worth while, college later and then a profession. Why, my dear, there wouldn't be anything that could stop me helping you with all of my might. For that was a goal of achievement which anyone could be proud to reach. From a long, bitter experience, from a wide acquaintance with able men and women—white and colored—I know that success is not an accident, or a flower that is easily plucked. It eans hard work, long hours of study and the pangs that go with sacrificed pleasures. I am saidly beginning to realize you are not made of the true metal needed to stand the strain. At the first hair-brained proposition, you run off and leave your class, and enter a new environment in a big city. This change becomes critical when I realize that you are passing from childhood to adolescence. Physically and mentally a disturbance is taking place. Whether you will come through an intelligent, fine, able girl with a splendid outlook or end a drudge with regrets, or what might have been is entirely up to you. My conscience is quiet since I did all I possibly could to guide you along the right way. Doubtless you will say, "Belle is getting old fashioned. She doesn't understand the younger generation." Nevertheless, in my small way, I think I know a little about life; for I have not only felt experience deeply in myself, but my training as a nurse taught me to observe keenly. I study others and try to understand life through them, and I know this is a wonderful but brief world, containing many wonderful things that can be obtained with money and enjoyed by education. So, do your best. While I am writing this criticism, which I hope may prove beneficial, I might as well say a word or two about your letters. People now-a-days are judged by their correspondence. Even if you answer an advertisement, the best replies are selected. When you have something to say, say it in good, every-day English. Keep away from such expressions as "plunge the knife deeper in my heart." Such absurd nonsence is all right to furnish delight for some stupid kitchen wench in a cheap movie. Also don't discuss temparaments and heredity. What can a child like you know about a theory which still is in its infancy. Why, when I was in training, an eminent psychiatrist told us after studying the science of heredity for over twenty years, it was so vast and complex, he knew very little of it; therefore in your hands, the subject becomes meaningless prattle. In a few days I am going to write Mrs and ask her to keep me informed from time to time of your deportment and progress. If the reports are good, you may rest assured it will be a pleasure to encourage and aid you. IT'S HARD TO FIND A DOCTOR IN NEW YORK SUNDAY EVENINGS. BUT you will find your's next week in the Tattler Dear Eloise: THE INTER-STATE TATTLER to Baby Sister of letters is the fact that they publication. Their interest lies in simplicity, their beautiful de- d the attempt of a young Har- just turned fourteen and newly mother in South Bend, Indiana. December 20, 1927 ```markdown ``` SPORT SPARKLES (By BENNIE BUTLER) IN our issue of last week, I outlined the possibilities of our professional athletes, namely the fighters. In this issue I shall endeavor to outline the prospects of our amateur athletes, much along the same lines. This will be a far more difficult task than outlining the possibilities of the prize fighters. Friday, February 3, 1928 SPORT S (By BENN The Prospects of O IN our issue of last week possibilities of our profe namely the fighters. In this deavor to outline the prospe teur athletes, much along This will be a far more di outlining the possibilities of Please remember that these articles of mine are merely my deductions based on what the men have done during the past year. They may rise or fall below my expectations, due tt causes of which I may have no knowledge. There's no accurate way of judging the future other than by the past. And even this method of prediction is not conclusive, by a long shot, in foretelling what will happen. This is not by way of an alibi if my prognostications fall short of the mark, just merely an explanation. There are so many possibilities, so many eventualities depending upon conditions and opportunities, especially where the Aframerican is concerned. Take for example the case of Jack McVey in his fight with Joe Dundee, when they were contenders for the welterweight title. Here are the facts of their meeting: McVey, who took the match on four days notice, had not had a fight in over six months. He was fat, weighing 159 pounds, and in no condition to show at his best. Then, to make matters worse, he had to make weight, 147 pounds. This he did by the weakening process of sweating, scaling a few ounces over 145. On the other hand, Dundee, who had been fighting consistently for several months, was in the pink of condition. Dundee, of course, won the bout. He was the best welterweight that particular night, with everything in his favor. That again proves that a match well made is more than half one. One of the most consistent athletes that ever jammed a hoof into a spiked shoe, is De Hart Hubbard, world's champion running broadjumper. De Hart is a super athlete in the fullest sense of the word. He has any number of times bettered 25 feet and on one occasion did better than 26, though the mark was not accepted by the A. A. U. But De Hart promises that he'll again break his old record with a jump that will startle the athletic world. I feel sure that he will. Not only that, but Hubbard should win the hop step and jump event at the Olympic Games this July. The former great star of Michigan University has not competed in this event so far this year. 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Bess Corporation STOCKBROKERS 206-208 BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY sole brokers of American Radium Corporation, has subscribed the Stock Issue and the Radium Products are now on the market. Ronald Ruth degree. Thus, his competing in the dash events, 60, 75 and 100 yards is excellent training for the other two events. Hubbard, if he takes to hard consejentious training, may also be designated to carry the starry shield of Uncle Sam in the 100 meters event. In such an event, it would not surprise me if he was America's high scorer. Just now I would not rate him better than among the first eight best sprinters in America, at a hundred yards. Cecile Cooke Cecile (Babe) Cooke of Salem-Crescent A. C. former A. A. U. quarter mile champion has about as good a chance as any one of capturing the 400 meters event at Holland, if he gets in condition. There's the rub. The former Syracuse University athlete has bulged out around the hips and has sported a pouch in several of his recent races. He may be able to get in trim, but getting rid of fat around the lower part of the stomach is a difficult job. The former quarter mile champ is now teaching school somewhere out in Texas. This does not look as if he's interested in trying out for the U. S. A. Olympic team. Like most athletes, good, bad or indifferent, the Salem-Crescent runner hates the exacting routine of training. But it may be that out there in the ideal climate of the Lone Star State with a gang of young aggressive Aframericans around him, Cooke will whip himself in shape to do a comeback. There's really no reason why he should not. He is still in the prime of his athletic life and there is a world of glory and prestige for him in making the Olympic team. The long and short of the whole matter centers around Cerile's ambition and determination. It's up to him and him alone. If the fires of confidence have burned out, there is little if anything to be expected of Cooke. At the A. A. U. national meet of last year, Cooke tossed his title away. He proved the strongest at the finish of the sexiest that took the mark in this event. Family judgment or carelessness robbed him of the honors. In the litle race, the "Babe" made his challenge in the just hundred yards and came within inches (figuratively speaking) of winning out. As it was, the judges had difficulty picking the man for second honors from among the three men less than a yard back of the winner. Charles Majors Charles Majors, indoor running high jump champion, also a Eldon Crescent athlete and now a student at St. Bonaventure College, is almost certain to make the trip across the big pond for Circle Earn. If he cares to, Majors, if memory serves me right, is the first colored boy to gain major honors in this event. He proved a sensation and practically unbeatable in the high schools and has carried on most successfully in the intercollegiate meets. Unfortunately, Majors does not take any too kindly to outdoor competition. He's best on the spring boards of the armories, where he will invariably clear the bar two or three inches higher than on the turf. Yet he should be certain of a berth with Uncle Sam's doubles athletes when the good ship suffice. I have heard it rumored that Majors is not game, that when the competition is stiff he'll lose heart. This is hard for me to believe, when I remember that he has two or three times out jumped the great Harold Osborne. I recall that in one or two meets that I saw him in action, he was suffering some sort of leg injury that prevented him from doing his best. In one of these meets, I believe he defaulted after the first or second try, because of the injury. Majors has cleared the bar at six feet four inches and a rest in the indoor meet a number of times. Certainly he should be good for at least six feet on the turf. That being the case they will not be many junior athletes his measure either here or at the Olympic games this summer it did not complete in the A A I meet last summer which are recordable. Charles it be intended to be for the team. He should a still form self of all outdoor competition possible. Other Prospects As I said in my article of last week, colored athletes have a lot of leaping into the picture when least expected. Therefore it would not surprise me if a number of colored boys hitched to the front and won places on the 1924 Olympic team. Out west they have some rocky conditions on past 10 A Night of extreme Pleasure GRAND MOVIE BALL Saturday Night February 4th HANDLE WITH THE GLASSES GET THE THREE OW AT THE TIME Beauty Secrets By Mme. Sarah Washington The manor and manor mills well shaped and well the readily detached the mills are generous of management power Your health and body would are responsible for all of it and the following are necessary a text book of a well known York college of medicine Most every all course of the subject from some book 111111 ```markdown ``` The following is a summary of the results of a study on the effects of temperature on the growth of wheat. **Results:** - Wheat grown at 15°C had a higher yield than wheat grown at 20°C. - Wheat grown at 20°C had a higher protein content than wheat grown at 15°C. - Wheat grown at 20°C had a higher starch content than wheat grown at 15°C. **Conclusion:** The study found that wheat grown at 20°C had a higher yield and protein content than wheat grown at 15°C. This suggests that wheat grown at 20°C is more suitable for growing wheat. --- Public Funding Today, you are perhaps, ready to start our "Interior-Decoration Course. The lessons should be carefully studied in detail; more reading or giving this page the once over will not suffice, neither can you profit by studying voriously one week and postponing the work of another week; we, therefore, advise you to concentrate on the subject at hand and continue until the last lesson has been published. The lesson which follows will acquaint you with the characteristics of three popular early English periods by which many popular chairs of the present day styles of furniture have been inspired. A careful study of the details of these chairs will enable you to appreciate the art structure of the photographs in cuts I, II, nd III. A decided new understanding of the principles of design of furniture will become a big part of your technical equipment which, if occasionally exercised while visiting, shopping, traveling, will in all likelihood add to your general comfort and culture. Most schools of interior decoration teach us to start with the back-ground and build in; that is true, we should do so. But not until every phase of the interior development has been detailed to the smallest possible block of color as well as the contrasting play of lines that may be seen in the type of rugs best suited to our taste, should one start work of any kind. Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing we shall study the period types of furniture and furnishings in absolute detail and thereby learn to appreciate the character expressed and, too, develop a feeling for the finer features of period things. As we progress and become seriously concerned with our subject, it will be possible to note that, the different personalities of our friends suggest certain definite adaptations. Plans, now study the following notions as well as the designs of the chairs in photography; the next lesson will embrace a study of Chippundula, a Happlewhite, Sharaton, and Adam Period developments in chairs. Those famous cabin-makers did much toward the creation of the artistic element in furniture. General Character; Large, rectangular forms, often extensively carved in hold detail, the finer spaces suggesting dignity and grandour. The "Jacobian Barrel", named for James (Latin Jacobus) (1) includes the regimes of James I and Charles I, and broadly, those of Cromwell and Charles II. Oak being the principal wood, carving was simple in broad relief, "$" and "C" It is regrettable that after 40 years of service FLATTAU & LEVETT will discontinue business March 1st. FLATTAU & LEVETT Incorporated 2264 Eighth Avenue Near 122nd Street BIG FURNITURE SALE CASH CASH CASH Selling Out Complete Stock Below Cost Furniture Carpets Rugs Living Room ... $75.00 Dining Room ... Suites to Bed Room ... $500.00 Windsor Chairs ... $3.75 up Beds, Dressers ... $10.00 up A small deposit will hold any suite for two weeks. STORE CLOSES MARCH 1st FLATTAU & LEVETT, Inc. FURNITURE CARPETS RUGS 2264 Eighth Avenue Near 122nd Street sarolla predominating, "Malusier" (kuob-turning), "Flamish Sarolla" ("M" curve), and "Spiral Twist" were principal logs, except on large tables where "Mulbous", or "Melon" logs predominate. The twisted log of Charles II is best known and most frequent today, an excuse for applying the name Jacobson to non-descript furniture. ```markdown ``` Arched scroll stretches between front logs and at crest of chair backs are also Carolenn (Charles II) details. The shaped chair arm terminating in a scroll persisted throughout, the upper surface generally being moulded into a half circle. Chair seats were invariably rectangular and the backs, except Cromwellian, were extremely high and straight. Originally solid wood, extensively curved, backs of Jacobian chairs under Cromwell were made up of two arched rails and, under Charles II were canned and upholstered to match the seat. Of tables the gatley has come down to its separately changed. " thick stretchers on chairs and tables are quite characteristic, as are geometrical paneling on cabinet fronts, " B" and " C" scrolls, interlaced and reported, groups with scrolls and interlacing circles are principal ornament motifs. Modern Jacobian furniture, although lighter than originally required sympathetic furniture, i. e., panelled walls and laminated walls, to show to good advantage, and in appropriate only in large rooms, ```markdown ``` CUTT TWO William and Mary (England General Character: Ornamental simplicity though subtle combinations of straight lines, flat and rounded surfaces, The William and Mary style resulted from the adaptation by the English cabinet-makers of articles brought from Holland by attaches of William of Orange and Mary upon their accession to the English throne in 1684. The general affect of lightness and grace, the period being quite easily distinguished by several individual features, complications among these is the turned leg, featured by a unit called "cup" (inverted), which, because appearing near the top of leg or post, has suggested the term "ball-capped", upright, infrequent variations are the "trumpet", shaped and oriental legs, ending almost always in a "bum" or near shaped foot. The Spanish foot was occasionally seen; characteristics are also the flat curved strutcher, often arranged in X shape and surmounted by a finial at the point of intersection. Top rolls of cabbails were rounded or arched, such tops were PHILIP GROSS FURNITURE - BEDDING RUGS - LINOLEUM Beautiful Bed-room Suites $75.00 Up Fine Modern Dining-room Suites $75.00 Up ALWAYS TRY TO SAVE A FEW DOLLARS Custom made Living-room Suites: Three place $65.00 Up Felt and Cotton Mattresses— Springs $4.00 Up Latest designs Carpets, Rugs $3.00—$5.00—$10.00 Up Day-beds: Windsor, Metal-beds, Chairs, Two-in-One Tables Odd Places 209 West 116th St. 246 West 116th St. An intelligent housewife would not wait until she had saved $300.00 before she would take out a $1,000.00 life insurance policy. But she would wait until she had saved $800.00 that she might buy her furniture in a strictly cash furniture store and thereby save a few hundred dollars. called "Swooded" and "Nounst" tops and wore of one or two units. The backs of chairs were also arched at the top. Still another characteristic is the shaped "Mkirt" or "Apron" (member uniting logs beneath chair seat or table top). Drawers were equipped with drop handles. The popular wood was oak, seldom curved. ```markdown ``` Queen Ann General Character Ornate contour and rounded detail with plain surfaces, reflecting a foiling of quiet grace. The advent of the Queen Anna style marked the ascendancy of the curve and answered the demand for lighter, more graceful and more comfortable furniture. Stratters for underbracing disappeared early in the period. Wide, flaring chiffre seats came in to accommodate the monstrous costumes the women wore "spooned" to fit the body. The outstanding detail is the curbsole leg, which with several floor modifications, is found on all Queen Anna articles. This type of support was anciently used in China and Egypt, and was brought to England by Dutch traders. It is found also on Chippewale and Louis XV articles, but in them is elaborately curved whorls in Queen Anna it is plain. Dependence for beauty in Queen Anna furniture is placed in the rounded, comfortable looking can- (Continued on page 15) GARDEN DAY THE INTER-STATE TATTLE Installment furniture stores over charge housewives because few understand furniture construction and textile values. Phone, Monument W233 SAMUEL FISHER Appraiser of Installment Furniture SMALL CHARGE FOR SERVICES I will accompany you to any store and tell you the value of the FURNITURE HELDOTED. It will pay you to phone me before paying a deposit on furniture in any store, Demand a Square Doll. 2234 EIGHTH AVE. Near 120th St. New York Phone Audubon 8704 Only Store in Harlem Where You can Buy Tailors' and Dress- makers' Trimmings M. RAIBERT TRIMMINGS—NOVELTIES Lamp Shade Making Taught Free on Purchase of Material Fine Hemstitching and Pleating 2647 EIGHTH AVENUE Kol, 141st and 142nd St. New York City Telephone Audubon 4500 FRANCIS MULLER Interior Decorating FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER GURTAINN; DRAPERIEN; SHADEN; CABINET-MAKING POLINHING High Grade Upholstering Long European Experience Ramonobile Charges Extimating Charmfully Given Samplers on Request 247 WEST 145th STREET New York City Telephone Fax BIDDLECOMBE BIDB MOVING BECOMEN A PLEASURE WHEN GORDON REID'S LUXURIOUS MOVING VANN and Export Handlers of Purul- ture Are Engaged to Do the Job. Illuminae HURRY and WORRY, the most烦 you have to MOVI, HUMMERIES No trip is too short or none too long. 59 St. Nicholas Place GROSS BEDDING Philadelphia Section MISS COOLBREEZE OF QUAKERTOWN ON last New Year's Eve a Yellow Taxi left 446 N. Maryland Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J., for the Pennsylvania station. As the driver attempted to turn into the boulevard, a speeding machine shot out of the darkness, struck and completely upset the cab, and continued on its wild rampage. Neighbors, hearing the crash, hurried out to the scene. Under the wreckage, the found the driver and a beautiful brown girl. The driver was slightly injured. The girl's face was budly cut and bruised. She lay unconscious. After trying at several near-by garages, the kind helpers found a vacant car and so sent the two persons to the hospital. Friday, February 8, 1928 Philadelphia MISS COOLBREEZE ON last New Year's love at Land Avenue, Atlantic Cl station. As the driver attem vard, a speeding machine sho and completely upset the car rampage. Neighbors, houring scene. Under the wreckage a beautiful brown girl. The The girl's face was badly cut conscious. After trying at kind helpers found a vacant sons to the hospital. The next day, the lovely Miss Ruth Wallx found herself in the Atlantic City Hospital. Thinking that her face was the only part of her body that had been injured, she received treatment and returned to the home of her dear relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Christmas. Within a few days, however, Miss Wallx found that she was ill, painfully ill. She has been under the careful supervision of Dr. Fowler and nurses from that time on. ```markdown ``` Miss Coolbrooke and friends wish to extend, at this time, their most heartfelt sympathy, and hope to soon see "The Huth" making it up the Ayoung. * * * Would that, I had some mystic power to use Upon second thought, I beloove that I have, for I hour that my girl-friend is so much better, I am both glad and happy. United we stand; my right-hand partner and me we will have a break. ```markdown ``` They tell me that the Palm Royal Foyer is the place nowadays. The secret is the Foo Chow entrance. Pugo the Missoula Study Hawkins and Kaitlin McDougald! --- "Professor" Schoolor and Humtran Harrington waxed enthusiastic over the possibility of a revival of "Hose Ann" at the Douglas hotel the other morning. I moved * * * I am wondering why "Publicity Blim" has not only become a Monogram Child" but a "Mook Moka" as well. When she arrives you have absolute permission to break down and confess. ```markdown ``` "The Four "Harmony" Boys have decided to get together at two. It really does not matter whether it is A, M, or P, Mr. but they do stick to the two. I know that you are Spanish; but why be Romantic in February? ```markdown ``` Here is a good one! When Ruddy becomes a Chico my co-worker will pitch a Diana, Miradax are in order. Next! ```markdown ``` Another marshal "Frizzy" Miller or Journey is engaged, I did not say it, and, furthermore, I never heard tell or such. --- The girl in Manton are expect ing a transfer, I am sorry the four ovation is to be broken up. Imple of the dolphation it was plaus out. --- Mabie Distribllin has taken up long distance hauling. Long Distribllin from in town to Worl. Philly; hauling herself back and forth. For what? No "Edo" Baxtor and Howard are in the touring business. I am so hurt that you were caught in the blizzard two places at exactly the same time even though nature is "rocular". You know what I mean? ```markdown ``` My mama has become popular. As I walked in the Southern Grill the other evening, this is what I heard: Hot Pupu: Who are you? Frull Chick: Miss Coolbreeze right in the get-away! Hot Pupu: Good! I am Hot Pupu. Frigldbrea right from the electro! # Wink no glad to see the lovely Miss Edna in town. Would that everyone, whose name I mentioned, thought enough of me to pay me a visit. ```markdown ``` Miss Ada Adeline is sporting in brand new diamond. By the way, she spent the week and in Atlantic City with her sister. Frank, you can depend on that! # May I ask Miss Ultra two questions. Is everything going strong? Have you met Eve? I am picked! --- Just a word for a very talented, and charming young matron, Mrs Rhatta Braswell. Her home must have been the inspiration for the over popular "Blue Harven"; for a more cozy, "comfy" corner I have navar soon. And Rhatta is truly the perfect hostess. Please invite me again. I love it. A new club has been organized. Oct. 11: B from Edmonds X from Baxter C from Lucas L from Walls U from Turner B from Hawkins I from Warrick V from Toulouse Exclusive! Nina fascinating, Quin karolls can't go wrong! "They tell me that the Collegiate are having a shockdown at the Poyer Saturday night. Don't worry, the "unfortunate" gang will be there! Lord Pamphley, Sir Galloway, and Prince Charming have taken full possession of the "House of many Headaches", They are so full of business. But, why Junipar Street? Is it convenient, interesting or romantic? Pardon my intrusion, I mean well. Miss Evelyn Minton is honour at a card party Tuesday. It is to be given for charity. It is to be quite hot. You know, we won't forget it. ```markdown ``` Next week, I shall introduce Mr Cold Water. Please don't miss him. He is the period to my best sentence. Woll then! Linking University Quiff Quaff It is rumored that "Linking" men have been seen in Philadelphia, Baltimore and other points east, tacking up signs that read as follows: "To Female Junior Prom Prospectives: There is an 8 o'clock rule regarding all Indies who intend to visit the portals of "Linking University" in the near future. * * * Every one is advising Ruddle Lucas, the hot "soph" who has earned the endearing name of "Rudulator," to lot his moustache grow back and take off the old madd's "spoos" so that it will not be necessary to hear him speak in order to recognize him. * * * Hayes Burnottie has been seen making secret visits to the homes of all the professors with cigars and flowers before. A little proxum, carpet bugging. How about it. Hayes? * * * "Turkey Loops" no longer thinks practice teaching is "no trouble." What's the matter, Turkey? Doesn't "the man" appreciate your intelligence? # Birthdays are coming back to vogue. Both Langston Hughes, the poet-bus boy and "Jimmie" Baker, the embryo professor, have admitted that Father Time still has his grip on 'em. February is no longer "the" month for birthdays. It's just not being done in the best of families. JUHENICK JOB. Scholastic vs. Omegas In the game over? Gee, but it was short! Who won? Oh! It's a tie. They're going to play another five minutes. Score, 19-19. Whistle, whistle, there goes the whistle, Wow! And how? Game over, Scholastic won. --- Dick Nelson thought the orchestra was talking to Wilma, when they yelled "Walk that Broad!" If not, why his answer, "What Broad?" Several old pubs in the Howard team, Link Johnson, the fresh air manneau, was very much in evidence. Law Camel and Dick Connard were in that number, "Pate" Hawthorne, the ever popular manager of the Omegas, naturally was present. For some reason or other, "Pate" is attracted to Quirktown like stood to a magnet, "Too bad! Too sad! L. SWANER. America's Step Children O Hablo Honk of a harsh stepmother Loyal that you be, Recorned, reviled, hated; For conturious in slavery. American made of your children Property, chattel, thing, But God kept your souls chum; Made to love and laugh and sing. Not Johnson Sol Johnson. Back to Its Original Big Time Form The New Roadside Grill 514 S. FIFTEENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA Music By SID STRATTON HELEN LEE and MARY SEAMAN, Entertainer CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING AND EVERY PLACE! Management of GEORGE W. ROBINSON, in Person DO YOU WANT HELP TO CONQUER CASH or CREDIT — WRITE or CALL PAY AFTER YOU GET WRITE YOU WANT PHYSICIological AID 1625 CHRISTIAN STREET PHILADELPHIA, VA. Little Theatre Foreground Continued from page 6. working purely "theatre plan" not "club plan." We'll assume that the group has passed all difficulties of securing members--in other words we have a theatre. Theatre I will introduce you to a little theatre group - the first Negro little theatre group in this country - "The Players Club." In 1924 we organized for an experiment only. This was a very good plan for by experiment we are able to see. I wanted to see if the theatre meant anything to my people to find out if the drama meant anything to them. The experimental group of 20 formed this theatre. I had already selected the plays for promotion so I had a chance to pick my people to type. The best plays available were offered to this group I still consider these plays the best for any amateur group to find themselves. Zona Gales "Neighbours" and "The Florist Shop" by Wilfred Hawkridge to make things more enthusiastic our secretary wrote a small but effective play "The Candle." Very fortunately we had an advanced member this resulted into Eugene O'Neils "Beyond" I had a perfect bill of experiment. I won't say anything in this article about the presentation we'll leave it all to the next one. Then I can tell you of an amateur theatre opening and one of my greatest moments in the theatre. This is the foundation of the little theatre foregrounds. SHOPS Specializing in Ladies' Apparel Would Profit Through AN ADVERTISEMENT Placed in the Columns of The Inter-State TATTLER Back to Its Origin The New Ro 614 S. FIFTEENTH STREET Music By SID HELEN LEE and MARY CONVENIENT TO EVERYTH Management of GEORGE DO YOU W TO CO Properity Ability Proper Thinking Personality Health Confidence Contentment CASH or CREDIT PAY AFTER YOU GO PHYSICIAN 1625 CHRIST PHILADEM Page Blindness Musical Column Claymes' artistry was rather interesting. He possessed a voice of a soft, mellow quality. The program was of great length and enjoyed by an appreciative audience. 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The latest wrote to be found on the library, as well as all current maps there. Their collection of books of interest to colored people protect there. The library is city and opened to public use. ```markdown ``` It was announced by the citizens committee that Judge Waddon John, secretary of the National Assn. station by the Advancement of Clerical People, will speak at the meeting in February. --- I just went to tell you that our work magazine I write was driving workers' car. This week finds me with more detailed information that say "The good-looking Studio maker" in her very own. She tried to make a march on us. We'll get her for it. Just Wednesday she arrived Nassau Major and me to the New Survey Academy School for introduction, during our noon period. Now how's this for class? --- Mrs. A. M. Hamilton, owner and operator of The Excelsior at Beauty Shop, located at 100 N. Indiana Ave., was a recent visitor to Harlem. While there she was undertaken by Miss Bartha Sawyer of 174 W. 126th St., Miss Louise Doryway of 2424 7th Ave., and Mrs. Edmund Doryway of 420 Lexington Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. --- Karana Bourne, of the Big City, was down here just week for a hot minute, Everyone always waltzes her back to the old home town, and wishes she would come more often. --- Harold the eighth wonder! It knowed in Atlantic City all day last Saturday. Can you imagine it? The kiddies had one grand and glorious time with their sleds; al- most an out door carnival. The tram officers had to leave their mews ports to direct the sled tram on the sidewalks. Samuel I., Is. Moore, of Philly, was in town last week for a day, but plans returning shortly for a long play. --- Mr. sorry to learn of the recent accident of James Kphinnin, Harry and Kate well, please, so our little Marrallina Lawn will be dorself again. --- Already the Auto Show on the Boardwalk last week, in beginning to have its affair. One hour while porod rumors of new Im Haller, Jordan, Ancolina, etc. Spring will tell the tale. --- Landon, Harlan, what on earth old you do in Everett Johnston which he war visiting you regularly? He's been sick ever since his return. You must be more careful with our new share visitation. --- Kath Walsh is still on the work list and continued to her home. We have missed her company for quite some time now. --- Paul Bush is able to "Smile Again," now that "Happy" Fortune is up and out from a recent illness --- My! My! My! How very displeased Atlantic City was Sunday not to be able to hear Dr. Sadie T. Mussell Alexander, a young lawyer of Philadelphia, who was scheduled to speak at the first Woman's Day Service at the New Artie Avenue Branch of the Y. M. C. A. Because of the snow storm the roads were impassable. The services were held, however, but among the disappointed men who were seen in the audience Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dowling, Dr. and Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Gertrude Clarke, Mrs. N. L. Laine, Mrs. Winnia Goldwell, Mrs. John Lame, Mrs. P. L. Hawkins, Mrs. Thomas Robinson, Mrs. Lorann Walker, Mrs. Frances Minus, Miss Mary Washington, Mrs. Vivian Foster, Mr. C. M. Cahn, Mr. Perdinand Newton and many others. Mrs. Mussell plans to keep her engagement at a later date though. --- Disappointments always happen in hunches. "The family game, to which we were all looking forward, did not "come off" in Bordentown Saturday night. Several cars started out, but had to turn back, because of the storm. Suppose Bordentown considers that they won by "forecast." Well, with this "red hot team" we were bringing with us, that's the only way they could have won. Ahom! In the gang going up were "Dick" Allen, our Mayor, John Butchel, Nam Smith, Edgar Milby, Amaza Paul Brown, Lenore Scott, Arnold Hamilton, Grace Hamilton, Roberta Nash, Elennora McIntyre, Eugene Buddy, Irma Ferguson, Arwin Hamm, Wesley Grope and perhaps a few more. "The very next time any of you see "Dick" Allen, I want you to be sure to ask him what would have happened if the car, in which our bunch was riding, had spun around on the White Horse. Pike the "Third" time and if he refuses to tell you, ask Irma, she knows. # Mr. Edwin A. Small, the popular owner of Small's Paradise, in Hurlem, motored down in his Lincoln to visit Mrs. Small who is recuperating after a successful operation at the French Hospital by the renowned Dr. Louis Alorsin. --- Watch for the date of the Tattler's Musicale and Ball in Atlantic City. Alyssa Maa Hershaw. Subscribers who do not receive The Inter-State Tattler are urgently requested to notify the Circulation Department. ALVIN JONES, Circulation Manager. Persons and Things I Know Benjamin Fitzgerald, proprietor of the famous Auditorium, is to my mind one of the most popular men in the Seashore City. His stand on Kentucky Avenue has been a haven to scores of visitors to the resort for many years and a prominent landmark on the Northside. I durecy that almost anyone who visited the playground can remember Fitzgerald. He still gets around in the same old quiet way. --- Leon A. Wallace, Law Student and recent graduate of Howard University, is a very conscientious energetic young man, seriously bent on carrying out his life's ambition. It is commendable the way in which he keeps delving into the intricate study of that fascinating profession. He is now serving in clerkship in the office of Attorney James A. Lightfoot who I am certain will give him the finishing touch in preparing for the Bar examination. Keep up the good work young man, success is yours. ```markdown ``` Fred Delhay, restaurantier, is a splendid character and well known political figure on the Northside. It was he who in our last election entered the political ring, placing his name on an independent ticket for the office of Freholder in the Second Ward. Although the machine gathered their forces and won the election, he gave a very close battle to their surprise. He is surrounded by a host of friends who believe that he will capture the majority votes in his next attempt. --- Capt. William P. Turner, Captain of Engine Co. 9, at Indiana Ave. Fire Station, is to be complimented for the splendid position of trust which he holds. A position of his kind requires great skill and knowledge which are very essential in the performance of such hazardous duties, so often the lives of persons depend on the heroic ability of fire fighters. The Captain is well supported by a company of well disciplined men who are fire fighters of merit. How's that for Atlantic City. # I wish to advise Bill Ramsay that hereafter when the female gladiators want to stage a bout, have them secure a more appropriate place than the New World, because they may unavoidably mess his hair. No reason why his nifty gray suit should have been baptized from a cuspidor, that's not the kind of water used. Grace was just as clever with the gloves as she dances, but "Fats" had the punch. Why not get the Waltz Dream Arena? # Two gentle called on a certain young lady at the Liberty and when they had good night, a scarf mysteriously disappeared. The young lady demands its return before she turns in the "Fire Alarm". Confess boys. ```markdown ``` Vic Moore visited a certain brother fireman, when he "lamped" the fair damned in the room, he left half of his hat while going out of the door bidding good night. I remember the story about the dog losing his head as he turned to watch for his tail. Kebromm James Drew, better come to life and senses and stop waiting for dizzy "Broads". Every time you make a date she gives you the "stand up". Don't repeat. We says that the Bells will ring soon. I wonder if she means the Fire Bells. --- Puge Rupert, we want to know who he is "chasing" now. --- Can anyone tell where the occupants of 221 Liberty have been for the last two weeks? The dude from Tlogn is wondering where his baby is these nights. The three Female Musketeers, May, May and Midget, are so close together, that each of them claim any boy friend. Wonder "who is which." --- Bobby Jones has peculiar ideas. The old boy pasted the picture of a well known actress on his front door with his name over her head. Quite an odd thing, he must be an old fellow, guess he wants to see her as he goes in and out. ```markdown ``` Billy Boyd entertained friends at a Birthday Party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Moore, 1007 N. Michigan Avenue, last Friday evening. Everything was pleasant. E, D. Roberts. Notes From Newark By Chappy Gardner Newark, the metropolis of Jersey, honors a colored U. M. secret service detective in the person of Hoot Bibson, born in Newport, R. L., and a citizen of Newark for several years. Hoot, as he is familiarly known, came into prominence some time ago when he did the hero act all alone—bare handed and nervy. With a woman advancing towards him with loaded revolver, firing as she advanced—"Hoot" subdued her and took her to headquarters. Last week the redoubtable "Hoot" when sent out from headquarters to get two thieves operating on the hill—caught them both in fig time. The race detective enjoys good reputation and is popular with the masses. He's 27 and single. # Jersey's largest Race theatre, the Orphneum, lets no stone unturned when it comes to pleasing their patrons by rendering services from front to back stage. In the box office there is a beautiful brown skin ticket seller with most pleasing personality whom they call Agnes. Her married name is Mrs. Area. She has been with the Orphneum since its opening. Issues tickets with a smile patrons as well as owners like her. ```markdown ``` A band leader of prominence one who knows his onions and plays them that's Irvin J. Ray, for several seasons bandmaster of Pride of Newark Elk's Lodge No. 93 This great artist has the respect of his fellows, numbering more than forty. At the previous parade at general sessions of Elk's Newark band has held its own the same thing will be true at Chicago - due to Mr. Ray and cooperation given by his men. THE INTER-STATE TATTLE The Paris Cleaners, Dyers and Tailors of 276 Orange Street, one of the best of its kind in the city, is operated and owned by C. Jones and brother. These energetic brothers hailing from the South have been in business for more than a year and are doing nicely. They carry a large line of new and second hand clothing, besides giving best services in ladies' work. While no line is drawn—most of their trade is white. --- Student Council boys and girls lead in social as well as athletic prominence. Their basket ball team and debating teams do not bring popularity alone -- there's that sterling quartet known on the air. These youngsters have grown up together and know the personal touch that experience gives. They are good. Hear them—they are Jno. H. Brown, bass; Silas Bell, baritone; Timothy Bell, first tenor, and R. C. Davis, second tenor. Other Prospects (Continued from page 11) good athletes who may develop rapidly during the next three or four months. Last summer, Detroit, Michigan, sent a four man track team out to a Chicago meet, and the four courageous youngsters returned with their shields and a gang of medals. Eugene Bentty, a seventeen year old youngster captured both hurdle events; Eddie Toland won the 100 yard and the 200 dash events in record time; Johnny Lewis led the pack home in the quarter mile race and Love Snowden forced Toland to step the century in 9.4-5 seconds While it may be expecting too much of these youngsters, yet I would not be surprised if any or all of them competed in the sectional Olympic try-outs and won places on the team. Stranger things have happened. Remember how Howard P. Drew, Binga Dismond (now a practicing physician here) Fritz Pollard De Hart Hubbard and other Aframerican luminaries startled the sport world? There's no telling about the sons of Ham. Anything can be expected of them. OPEN ALL YEAR Steam Heat, Room By Day Electric, Batha $1.50 Up European Plan HOTEL DUNBAR A Select Hotel For Colored People 120 N. N. CAROLINA AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. 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New York Telephone: Edge, 6316 Billious to Bill From BALTIMORE I WANT to tell you the people in Baltimore did not stay dead as long as I expected them after the holidays. They stayed longer. Anyhow, on last Friday night two dances were given, that is, two formal, invitational affairs. Of course, Fletcher Henderson and his band were in town Wednesday and Thursday night, but we won't count that because all of the people they entertained had to lay it down. But to be perfectly frank, there wasn't much difference between Fletcher's dance and the dance at the Elk's Ball. It was a matter of numbers. Dear Bill: One of these dances was given by the Girlligags. The Girlligags is a club composed of seven young ladies and their little party was given at the Penn Hotel in the ball room. I was not in there but I did pass down Pennsylvania Avenue and noticed the canopy out in front of the door. From what I hear, the dance was quite a success. The hall was decorated by an experienced decorator, the music was normal, the crowd was sociable and they gave away some fair punch. The members of the club are Sarah Rayne, Odelle Watkins, Ethel Scott, Theresa White, Edith Biddle, Pereta Wilson and Sarah Yancy Dotson. There were only seven young ladies, but for some reason or other, many of the guests who were invited to both affairs saw fit to drop in on the Girlligags first with intentions of going to the Adelphians later. Most of them stayed throughout the evening or only left at a late hour in order to see what the Adelphians were not doing. The Adelphians held forth at the Elks' Hall on the same night, might mention here that the Adelphian Club is made up of any number and kinds of men. They probably have seventy-five or a hundred members and resemble the French Foreign Legion in that when you join, they ask you no questions or at least it seems that way. Anyway, they had their dance, though for a while it looked as though no one would show up. Eventually, the crowd blew in and to the strains of Percy Glasco's Peerless Orchestra they wrestled around the floor until a late hour. You could meet anyone there from your ice man to your family physician. The part that got to the guest, however, was how seventy five men could have a party and not even have a stick in the punch or a sandwich in the house. For all purpose and intent you might as well have been attending one of those high, social functions in Washington where only the evening is spent. However, when you look at the names of the Club members, the situation is not so hard to figure out. Some of the members of this outfit are so tight they wouldn't even give a damn. I can't remember all of the names but for a sample I will give you a few as follows: Counsellor J. Howard Payne, Editor W. T. Andrews, Emmett Coleman, Truly Hatchett and Dr. Hilburn. I am not sure whether or not the Honorable George W. F. McMechen is a member or not. Miss Margaret Halliday was the best dressed woman at the party, she said. Speaking of parties, there was a very nice little house party up on Westwood, Avenue Friday a week ago. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Weaver were the host and hostess. The guests had a sufficiency of everything and from the after talk, it seemed to have been the nicest little party for a long time. Off the jump it looked like the party was going to be a flop because everyone was so taken aback by seeing Louis Weaver out with his wife and Gus Adams without his girl friend that they could hardly talk. However, the real party is going on down to Union Baptist Church. The pactor, Rev. Dr. Over, is entertaining the congregation. Just how long he will entertain them is a matter of conjecture. It seems he is determined to fight his way out of a job while there is fourteen inches of snow on the ground. The parson insists on moving and the congregation insists on staying where it is. Somebody has got to give in and I don't think it will be the congregation. You can look around in New York and see if you can find a good Baptist Parson for me. If you find one, send me his name and address and I will hand it in to Joe Evans as I know there is going to be a vacancy down here soon. Try to get a man who won't split every other verb. Sometime ago, you had some talk in the Tattler about who was the leader of society in New York. I heard a couple of back fires from it, but somehow or another I lost track of the matter and am now in the pitilable plight where I don't know who is the real society leader in the Big City. It is being said that Mary Jane Brown is the acknowledged society leader of New York and I have asked several times about it. In fact, one party was going to prove it by me. I am essentially a "yes" man, so of course I said "yes," but for my own peace of mind, the enlightenment of my friends and myself, please let me know who is the leader of society in New York City. If I can find out who the leader is in New York, then it may be I can get her to take a day off and come down here and straighten out some of the local difficulties. You know since Bernard Taylor gave it up and Jim Pinkney died, we have been in an awful plight. If you see any good samples of Wedding Invitation in your travels, please send me some. My friend, Mr. C. Major, has been investigating all the printing houses looking over the local output. It seems he is determined to go by the way of "Sandusky.' Not only is he looking over Wedding Paper, and two story houses, but he has put away childish things. He claims he is saving up and for that reason is not making the rounds any more. I have always thought he was saving up. Bye, Bye, from.. BILLIOUS. Durham Society On Friday evening, January 20, the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hill, corner of Fayetteville and Umstead streets, was the scene of a very delightful little gathering, the occasion being a dinner which Mr. Hill ("Billie") serves annually to the clerks comprising the Agency Department of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co., which Dept. is headed by him. This dinner is given as a sort of appreciation to the clerks for their loyalty and interest in assisting him in putting over the mammoth Collection Drive, which is featured by the Company at the close of each year. This occasion marked the third dinner of the kind to be given clerks of the Agency Dept. ```markdown ``` Mr. Hill and his amiable and charming wife, Mrs. Ethel St. Norman Hill, did themselves proud in making this affair one of the extreme pleasures to the participants. Their splendid home was aglow with light and music and when the guests arrived, the appetizing aroma of roast turkey and coffee, which was occasionally wafted to their nostrils, set up a bankering in certain portions of their anatomy and made them eager to hear the welcome announcement of "Dinner is Served," which soon came from Mrs. Hill. They lost no time at this period in hustling to the dining room, where the table groaned under its weight of beautiful silver and china and sparkling cut glass, which served as receptacles for the five course dinner. When the guests arose from the dining table about one hour hence, the turkey and other delicacies mutely attested the fact that a hungry gang had been there. At a late hour the guests departed proclaiming Mr. Hill, as the "Prince of Good Hosts." Those enjoying this delightful afair were: Misses Ethel H. Murry, Irene Fitzgerald, Louise Rowe, Mesdames Fannie L. McLean, Bessie M. Doby, Susie V. Norfleet; Mr. C. M. Palmer and Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, of the Medical Department of the Company. ```markdown ``` The Volkamenia Literary Club met Thursday, January 26, at the residence of Mrs. Susie V. Norfleet, 405 Umstead Street. This club is taking for its course this season an exhaustive study of Negro Life and History. The subject discussed last Thursday was "The Negro in Art," Mrs. Lyda V. Merrick having the sub-topic "Painting." Mrs. Merick gave the club some very interesting facts about the Negro in the field of painting as an art, and the discussions which followed brought forth many other interesting and instructive features on the subject. The club in taking up this work for the year, had in mind the development of an appreciation for our own race in the various fields of endeavor. Be it said that Mrs. Merrick is herself a painter of no mean ability and of course was brimful of enthusiasm on the subject. Mr. E. D. Mickle, Supervisor of City Schools, is President of the Volkamenia Club, and Miss Ruth G. Smith, Instructor of French at the North Carolina College for Negroes, is Secretary. Mr. J. H. Hughson was host to the Enchre Club Thursday night, January 26, to which came Misses B. A. Wilson, S. E. Bafley, Eula Wade, Mesdames Ethel St. N. Hill, Bernice Jones, V. G. Thompson, Messrs, J. W. Jones, W. D. Hill, M. H. Thompson, A. Elder, H. L. Wilson. The meeting was at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cox. Whist was the past time and Miss B. A. Wilson was winer of the ladies' prize and J. W. Jones the men's prize. After the games were over officers were elected with M. H. Thompson, president and J. W. Jones, secretary. Bennie J. Whitted. SHORT STORY BY RUDOLPH FISHER next week's issue. Sure Way to End Muscular Pains Don't be miserable with backache and pain from sore, strained muscles and ligaments brought about by hard labor, violent exercise or any other cause. 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"I was terribly nervous and subject to periods of terrible suffering and melancholia. Now I am the proud mother of a beautiful little daughter and a true companion and inspiration to my husband. I believe hundreds of other women would like to know the secret of my happiness, and I will gladly reveal it to any married woman who will write me." Mrs. Burton offers her advice entirely without charge. She has nothing to sell. Letters should be addressed to Mrs. Margaret Burton, 259 Massachusetts, Kansas City, Mo. Correspondence will be strictly confidential. 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