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Telephone: Audubon 8430 Friday, February 17, 1928 Published Friday of every week 2296 Seventh Avenue, New York second-class matter February 2 under the act of March 8, 1878, THEOR GERALDYN Vol. IV: FRIDAY The Inter-State Tattle Day of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Public Avenue, New York, N. Y. Phone: Edgecombe 66 latter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in Ne of March 8, 1878, Subscription rate $3.50 per year. THEOPHILUS LEWIS—Editor GERALDYN DISMOND—Managing Editor FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1928 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. Vol. IV. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1928 No. 7 "HELPLESS AND INOFFENSIVE" THE current issue, constructive and evil, Lee, president of Political League, latest political jehad in Paine had been running theory of government school, park and other click with the Beale St. drew near Robert R. mobilized the colored Mayor Paine the air and place. The campaign was successfully and Mr. Lee interesting page of Afram heart of it is a false soiously raucus as a false would sound. Mayor R. after page of the Comm. public minds with his less and inoffensive people. The phrase "helpless coming from the part in a stirring fight, first place it is bad psy not true. If Mr. Lee a colored people of Mem. have tried to organize and insult. If the mass they would not have in Both leaders and masses the worst and pleaded for principle. Timid people sometime at a disadvantage compels, wealth, law and against us. But being a thing as being helpless. is wholly in the power to destroy it any time and a people do not make a hot bumble bees. The anal history, for rarely, if ever make a courageous mi. One reason why our in the past is because of that false feeling of help and destroy the confidence leadership did not mark campaign which produces Church, Mr. Lee and the against them but they the resources they had. They met threats and being with coolness and by that kind of leaders be cowed. It is not boo up a hot scrap against us by no means "helpless" the vocabulary of its lo when the word had a s days have gone forever banned, banish and placed in the index. Do we hear a second? current issue of the Messenger cancine conductive and even inspiring article by the late, president of the West Tennessee Critical League. Mr. Lee's article describes a jehad in the superb city of Memphis been running the town according to the government which denied the color of the park and other urban benefits. The idea of the Beale Street element and when Mr. Robert R. Church and other leaders colored vote with the intention to give the air and electing a civilized campaign was conducted intelligently by Mr. Lee's account of it is a vivid image of Aframerican history. But but it is a false sentiment that sounds as us as a false note in a Nelville Charlind. Mayor Paine, says Mr. Lee, "but of the Commercial Appeal in an effort with his incendiary advertisements offensive people." Ophrase "helpless and inoffensive" does not from the mouth of a man who stirring fight like the Memphis election it is bad psychology. In the second if Mr. Lee and his associates had for people of Memphis were helpless they had to organize them in an offensive ague. If the masses had felt that they would not have rallied to the call of the masses and masses would have resigned them and pleaded for compassion instead of people sometimes grow alarmed because advantage compared with the dominant race, law and police power are preyed. But being at a disadvantage is not being helpless. The lower animal life on the power of the human species. By time and any way we please. Just not make a habit of kicking bulldogs or dogs. The analogy holds equally good for rarely, if ever, is a dominant group courageous minority desperate. Reason why our progress has not been is because our leaders have too often feeling of helplessness to kill their own by the confidence of the masses. They did not marshall the Memphis masses which produced such salutary rest. Lee and the other leaders knew them but they determined to make them they had. They met craft with its threats and intimidation and even booed and courage. When a group of leadership it may be licked but it is not bound to win but it is booed against injustice and abuse. Sure means "helpless" and the word has no relation of its leaders. Perhaps there was word had a strategic reason for being gone forever. We herewith move on, banished, anathemitized, cursed in the index expurgatorious of Race for a second? THE current issue of the Messenger carries an instructive and even inspiring article by George W. Lee, president of the West Tennessee Civic and Political League. Mr. Lee's article describes the latest political jehad in the superb city of Memphis. Mayor Paine had been running the town according to a Ku Klux theory of government which denied the colored citizens school, park and other urban benefits. The idea did not click with the Beale Street element and when voting time drew near Robert R. Church and other leading Negroes mobilized the colored vote with the intention of giving Mayor Paine the air and electing a civilized man in his place. The campaign was conducted intelligently and ended successfully and Mr. Lee's account of it is a vivid and interesting page of Aframerican history. But burried in the heart of it is a false sentiment that sounds as conspicuously raucus as a false note in a Nelville Charlton recital would sound. Mayor Paine, says Mr. Lee, "bought page after page of the Commercial Appeal in an effort to inflame public minds with his incendiary advertisements of a helpless and inoffensive people." The phrase "helpless and inoffensive" does not sound right coming from the mouth of a man who has taken part in a stirring fight like the Memphis election. In the first place it is bad psychology. In the second place it is not true. If Mr. Lee and his associates had felt that the colored people of Memphis were helpless they would not have tried to organize them in an offensive against injury and insult. If the masses had felt that they were helpless they would not have rallied to the call of their leaders. Both leaders and masses would have resigned themselves to the worst and pleaded for compassion instead of fighting for principle. Timid people sometimes grow alarmed because we are at a disadvantage compared with the dominant race. Numbers, wealth, law and police power are preponderantly against us. But being at a disadvantage is not the same thing as being helpless. The lower animal life of the earth is wholly in the power of the human species. We can destroy it any time and any way we please. Just the same people do not make a habit of kicking bulldogs or irritating bumble bees. The analogy holds equally good in human history, for rarely, if ever, is a dominant group eager to make a courageous minority desperate. One reason why our progress has not been consistent in the past is because our leaders have too often permitted that false feeling of helplessness to kill their own initiative and destroy the confidence of the masses. That type of leadership did not marshall the Memphis masses for the campaign which produced such salutary results. Mr. Church, Mr. Lee and the other leaders knew the odds were against them but they determined to make the most of the resources they had. They met craft with intelligence. They met threats and intimidation and even bomb-throwing with coolness and courage. When a group is inspired by that kind of leadership it may be licked but it cannot be cowed. It is not bound to win but it is bound to put up a hot scrap against injustice and abuse. Such a group is by no means "helpless" and the word has no place in the vocabulary of its leaders. Perhaps there was a time when the word had a strategic reason for being but those days have gone forever. We herewith move that it be forever banned, banished, anathemitized, cursed, cussed and placed in the index expurgatorious of Race dialectics. Do we hear a second? DECLINE OF RENT PARTIES ONE aspect of the times that cause tear is the declining known as the do not mean to imply a number of these hilarious more numerous than ever increase in number they visit a dozen of them one would call forth in To say that the li to pay it a compli aspect of the general downward trend that causes us to spill many a sad fact is the decline of that elegant form of own as the chitterling strut or rent a can to imply that there is any decline these hilarious functions. Truth is the gross than ever before in history. But number they decline in quality and a man of them without spreading as much call forth in days not so long ago. I that the liquor served at rent part a compliment Likewise the chitte ONE aspect of the general downward trend of the times that causes us to spill many a sad and salty tear is the decline of that elegant form of shinding known as the chitterling strut or rent party. We do not mean to imply that there is any decline in the number of these hilarious functions. Truth is they are even more numerous than ever before in history. But as they increase in number they decline in quality and a fellow can visit a dozen of them without spreading as much joy as one would call forth in days not so long ago. To say that the liquor served at rent parties is bad is to pay it a compliment. Likewise the chitterlings and pigs' feet sold by the madame seem to have lost their quondam savor. The music, well, the old time professor who could set the world afire by striking six loud treble notes seems to have gone the way of the dodo and the embroidered garter. The Uptown New Yorker THOSE of the Uptown New Yorkers who have never ventured as far into the interior as Chicago will be surprised to learn that the Southside of that Metropolis lays claim to a character as dramatic as the tragic Cripple of Catfish Row. The mid-western Porgy, however, prefers the comradeship of a trained rooster rather than that of a goat. His legs are long and knockneed; he is quite black; his crippleness lies at the other end of his long body. His sleeves are chronically out at the elbow and well up from his huge hands. He wears a number twelve shoe. No corner exists which has not witnessed his crowd drawing antics. He has played Sheridan Road, well up on the Gold Coast. He is at his best, however, on State Street where in recent years he has devoted his excentricities to the propagation of the Southside fetish, the Hot Tomale industry. Before launching into his business career this incomparable moron remained a corner troubadour. An ancient harmonica was appropriated as his harp. His troupe consisted of a reddish brown rooster, on state occasions it was augmented by the presence of one or two equally ragged hens; all were trained; at least to the point of not scampering forthwith away. A few small coins would inveigle Casey into performance, no importance, where. His chanticleer companion was adept in dancing the shimmy; as the vogue changed, he accomplished the charleston; without doubt he is now able to dispense the black bottom. Casey Jones came by his name honestly; for years his sole accomplishment was the epic of the "Brave Engineer." His mind kept pace with his body up to the age of ten; at that point it gave up in despair and has remained. There is a pronounced impediment in his speech. His forte is to place his ragged reddish-brown rooster on the top of his unkempt head; to sway his lanky torso in ludicious gyrations and to lisp the mean- while; "I dot chickin' on de brain and shimmy on de hips AN Uptowner, the other night, made mention of the fact that he was not quite satisfied with his spouse's dinner that evening. "Sat so?" demanded a confrere. "What was the beginning like?" "What a feast! From soup to nuts! And on a week day, too?" FOUR year old Percy is discovered flat upon his chubby belly, paper before him, pencil in hand; he is busily "drawing." His tongue sticks out and follows the linear movements of his artistic endeavor. Big brother patronizingly looks over his shoulder and ventures to enquire, "Sonny Boy, what on earth are you drawing " The answer comes slowly. "I'm draw- Billy, age six, was having the time of his life explaining to his wee brother the mysteries of a frog pond. Mother was quietly reading several paces away. She was abruptly interrupted by a question from her first-born. Ma-a! Ma-a! Would baby have a base voice like a frog if I fed him tad-poles?" Ignoring the question, the horrified mother screamed back, "Don't you dare do that, Billy, it would kill Baby!" To that Billy yelled, "Well it didn't." All of which reminds the Uptown New Yorker that in his pre-adolescent days it was firmly believed that little boys got warts on their hands if they got too close to frogs. Help! Help! Dear Sir; 'It's Good Too" I wish to express my appreciation of the special Medical Number of the Inter-State Tattler. It is the first time that any effort has been made to get the facts concerning the profession here in Harlem and to present them in any coherent form. The information published was in the main essentially correct, excepting a few typographical errors. I cannot praise too highly The Inter-State Tattler for the very fine type of journalistic service that it is rendering the community and the physicians in this way; as publicity of the proper kind is an invaluable help to us in our work of improving the health of the people of Harlem. LOUIS T. WRIGHT. President, North Harlem Medical Society. ```markdown ``` Chicago, Ill. Editor of Inter-State Tattler, Dear Sir: The Tattler is a scream-every inch of it and I do enjoy reading it. One immediately gets the impression of folks with plenty of life and with nerve to say things as they really want to. Sincerely yours, Marie Moore Chicago, Ill. Editor of Inter-State Tattler, Dear Sir: Nowadays I have just time enough to eat, sleep, work and read the Inter-State Tattler. The latter mentioned is my only pleasure. I cannot imagine a week without it. Bull Yours truly. "Oxtail soup." * * * "Not half bad; and the ending?" "Lil Says," She is 18 months old. Appearing in person in next issue. "Black walnuts." LIL SAYS: "My idea of a dumb man is one that thinks 'Slickers' is a new candy bar." "Yep. But the 'TO' was left out." Out of the Mouths' of Babes --- The Tattler is reasonably proud of its Medical issue of the past week. It was a belated attempt to pay homage to a group of men who deserve our patronage. In compiling our directory it was but human that errors should creep in. We regret that Dr. Reumen S. Young, address 2400 Seventh Avenue, telephone Edgecombe 3146, Howard '26, interne at Harlem Hospital, member of North Harlem Medical Society and Howard Reading Club, was unintentionally omitted. Also Dr. Aaron L. MacGhee, '17, Dr. Albert S. Beasley '19 and Dr. Louis T. Wright '15, are graduates of Harvard Medical School and not Howard as stated. The Booker T. Washington Sanitarium was Harlem's first Sanitarium. In spite of these errors we insist that the INTERSTATE TATTLER IS ONE OF AMERICA'S GREAT WEEKLIES. "You can't do that, Percy" smiles big brother, "Nobody knows how God looks." Percy continued drawing and finally remarks quite solemnly; "Well they will when I finish this." Page Three New Yorkers who have never interior as Chicago will be southside of that Metropolis dramatic as the tragic Cripestern Porgy, however, predeed rooster rather than that and knockneed; he is quite the other end of his long really out at the elbow and he wears a number twelve was not witnessed his crowd Sheridan Road, well up on it, however, on State Street devoted his excentricities to hide fetish, the Hot Tomale into his business career this corner troubadour. An oriented as his harp. His brown rooster, on state ocene presence of one or two trained; at least to the point ing forthwith away. A few and inveigle Casey into perforance, where. His chan- was adept in dancing the vogue changed, he accomeston; without doubt he is espense the black bottom. He by his name honestly; for accomplishment was the epic engineer." His mind kept up to the age of ten; at up in despair and has rea pronounced impediment forte is to place his ragged rooster on the top of his sway his lanky torso in and to lisp the meanin and shimmy on de hips t, made mention of the fact satisfied with his spouse's din- frere. "What was the be- ng?" to nuts! And on a week day, out." covered flat upon his chubby council in hand; he is busily out and follows the linear favor. Big brother patron- and ventures to enquire, you drawing." The an- * * * * * * A man and a boy playing on a bed. the time of his life explain-eries of a frog pond. Moal paces away. She was motion from her first-born. a base voice like a frog if g the question, the horri-n't you dare do that, Billy, lly yelled, "Well it didn't." Bostown New Yorker that in only believed that little boys Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond THE Annual Benefit by the Committee of One Hundred Auxiliary to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is over and again you have to hand it to the ladies. This year they were lead to victory by Inez Richardson Wilson and although I have seen more people in the Manhattan on a Friday night, I never have seen more whom I knew or wanted to know than were out last Friday. I have often read of brilliant gatherings but now I have been personally exposed to one. The Association has been accused by our good white folks down south of fostering social equality. Well, from the color of that last dance, if it is, has, or does, it has succeeded. Of course our group was greatly in the majority but it was far from native to the man. Of the few whom I know by sight there were, Miguel Corvarrubias, the Mexican caricaturiat and Best, the Mixican's dilettante, Rita Romilly and Theresa Helburn of the Theatre Guild, Carl Van Vechten, Sofo, the sculptor whom someone insisted upon calling S. pho, Ida Epstein, Bettine, the charming wife of Tony Salemi. Carmen Harris, the red headed model, Lamaris, the dancer, Elaine Mason, illustrator, Peter Bloom, Edward Wasserman, banker, Avery Hapgood of bedroom farce fame, Muriel Draper, authority on interior decoration, Margaret D'Avalrez. the Peruvian centralto, Count and Countess De Friese, Fanny Hurst, novelist, Earle Larrimore of the Strange Interlude, George Brown, Horace Liveright and T. R. Smith and Anne Rogers of Boni and Liveright, Harry Block, reader for Knopf, the Arch Duke Leopold, Arthur Garfield Hayes, and the handsomest man whose name was so full of S's and Z's that I couldn't remember it * * * As I write this it sounds not unlike a ficticious list but I cross my heart and hope to die, I saw them with my own two eyes and had my hand kissed by not a few. *** For our group there were the Jimmy Thomasses, the Earl Johnsons and Jimmie Harrisises, Edward Bests, Edgar N. Parks, Edmonia Cooper and a diamond ring, Bill Lewis, Jr., of Boston, Ralph Mc Gowan, Lottie Cooper, the Elmer Imes, Bill White, Threet Wise Aiken Pope, Eddie Manchester, the two Gonzales brothers, and the wives of Fletcher Henderson's men. *** The pretty thirteen girls were out in full and Jene Holmes, the Nunez sisters, Ethel Murray, A'Lelia Walker, McCleary Stinnette, Jack Duncan, Mme. Estelle, Stella Castro, Angy Campbell, the Leander Simmses, George Francis, Wilhelmina Adams, Chick Brooks, Eunice Brooks, the Eddie Johnsons, Howard McGill, Amanda Kemp, the Jack Nails, Beatrice Cherry, Bill Delaney, Willie Long, Millicent Sherman, Evelyn Laney, Irma Blocker, Vivian and Ethel Abbott, F. Littlejohn. --- Anna Braxton was "the Doll" in peach taffeta ruffled and boufant; Bobby Branch wore black lace: Gwandolyn Peterson, Cissie Moore Howell were marvelous in green; Lena Duke had on a chick silver metal cloth, and Mary Lane Ross was regal in blue velvet. The Jack "Crown" Carters were in evidence and Caska Bond, J. Rosamond Johnson himself, Taylor Gordon and jade bracelet, the Clayton Demings. Edward Perry, Iris Hall, Florence Garnett Thompson, Hallie Smith, David Chink Watkins, Dewey Curtis, Rena Lewis. Harold Jackman, Nighthawk, the Fitz Nearons and the Paul Robesons. Talent is not the only asset which the Handys possess. LILLIAN HANDY is one of a galay of attractive maidens. The N. A. A. C. P. officials were out in full except Walter White who still sojourns in France. *** And the music—oh! Ford Dabney and his Rang Tang Orchestra of fifteen played right down. * * * The lower boxes were perfect. Never no more upper boxes. * * * The fashionable Entre Nous made their debut Saturday night with a formal Valentine dance at Elk's Imperial Hall. Three hundred of Harlem's and Brooklyn's elite turned out to dance to Hendrickson jazz. There were Valentine hearts and blood red festoon galore and punch for the thirsty. --- The president, Olga Tallman, wore a yellow beaded robe; Mrs Frank Barre, secretary, was most becomingly gowned in blue satin; Mrs. Chris Dudley, treasurer, had on rose taffeta. Mrs. Payton Anderson was lovely in rose georgette; Daisy' Chambers selected green georgette; Mrs. Henry Harding flashed a blue beaded gown. * * * The charming Consuella Johnston wore a picturesque ruf- fled taffeta; Flora Belle Pogue, a belge sequin and net; Mrs. William Pogue another blue beaded gown; Hattie Roberts, a soft green chiffon; Naomi Vincent, a stunning red velvet and crepe; Mrs. Lester Walton, a smart blue taffeta boufant, and Mrs. Ludlow Werner, a vivid red georgette. * * * Between us, it was quite the swank affair. * * * Les Seize, formerly Semper Fidelia, gave their annual tea for the benefit of their scholarship fund at the Venetian Tea Room last Sunday. Eva Williams, president of the club is to be congratulated upon the splendid program she of fered to the patrons of The Sixteen. A welcoming address was made by Iolanthe Sidney, founderer and among the artists were Irene Saunders, Frankye Dixon, Celeste Sampson, Edward Perry. J. Stevens and C. Clemens. The guests were received by Etta Cockemaille, Mayme Savage, Helen Dyson and Maude Ferguson and Mosella Swan, Adelle Kenerly and Osie Gardeen. Poured. * * * The elegant Eugene Gordon was in town for the premier of Meek Mose and that reminds me,—his article in the Mercury has created as much drawing room discussions as "Nigger Heaven" and the best joke is that no end of people do not know he belongs to "our group". \* \* \* The charming Rose Smith of Philadelphia has been a guest in New York for two weeks and she was royally entertained by Casper Holstein and A. Jenkins. I need not add that her visit was one round of pleasure and surprises. * * * The Citizens' Committee for the study and discussion of the Dwellings Bill is holding a mass meeting Sunday evening at eight o'clock at the John Golden Theatre (202 West 5th Street), at which Lawson Purdy, secretary of the Commission to examine and revise the Tenement House Law. Harvey Wiley Corbett, architect and Dr. Louis I. Harris, Commissioner of Health, will speak. Harlemites are urged to attend. * * * At the Savoy Thursday night the gang will be on hand to assist the American Branch of the Jean Joseph Industrial School of Port Au Prince; Haiti, Mrs. Napoleon Marshall, sponsor. The best of music and a special vaudeville show besides. You know you love to dance at the Savoy. Get a party, ner and toddle up. * * * The handsome Dr. John Rector and the beautiful Mercedes Rector, are in Harlem. Took in the N. A. A. C. P. affair and the Entre Nous. \* \* \* Mrs. Elizabeth Brown had as her guest at the Utility Matinee Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Ida Telfah and her daughter, Mrs. William H. Keen of Stamford. Sunday morning she again entertained them at breakfast and included among the guests Mrs. Wm. G. Young, who divides her time between Stamford and New York. * * * Mattie Billups was hostess to the Arabesque Social Club last Thursday evening. The club is looking forward to its first initial dance. It has been very interesting glancing at the social snapshots of The Tattler. In fact they have been read quite frequently. But you know that when you look through albums, you usually find some picture that is absolutely atrocious. Simply awful, my dear! You know what I mean. And so it is here. Why is it that each week some conceited ass has to ask that you mention some little flop that was intended to be an astral social affair—and you do it. That's nice of you, but it isn't fair to us. Let me tell you how I am going to set the example by asking you to write up my next party as follows:—It's none of your business when or where I had my last one. "One of the would-be social leaders threw a party last week that was a real flop. In fact the host was quite disappointed in not seeing half of the persons who were invited, and then the one or two who did come just remained for a short time. A last minute resort to the telephone brought out regular friends who were glad to come to see us, though they had no idea that the party was not intended for them. "To be frank, our food was delicious, but there wasn't enough of it. The service was rotten, though. In fact we would ask peop'e if they wanted more salad, and would not return with their plate. We never did get to serve the dessert because the children got out of bed and simply ruined it for us. We had a nice time apologizing for that. Oh yes, I forgot to tell you that the laundry man did not bring the card table covers back in time, and as a result we had to use some soiled ones. We could have borrowed some from Mrs. Ritz next door, but she was invited to the party, and as she usually snubs me I could not afford to have her say that they were hers on the table—if she came—but she didn't. But the liquor! We told everybody that it was at least ten years old—and nobody would touch it. That really hurt us. One or two used their flasks but the rest just stayed dry. "I'll tell you lady, that hurt us more than you can imagine. You see we are bridge fiends—on the side. And my boy friend and I knew that if we were able to get this wet proposition over that we would have a few shekels clear from the party. It's better to get your money that way than to have dutch treats, don't you think? As it was we lost about fifty-three dollars on that party and still didn't get one invitation to the swell affairs that are coming off next week." But that's life. I wish I were a musician or a poet, or an artist, then I could have a telephone or a rent party and no one would think anything about it. But as I am a social athlete I have to assume a position which I hope to attain." That would be truth,I think they call you "DIZZY"and talk about news value-why you would make the Graphic and Mirror cover their front pages with sterilized gauze-and the New York Times would blush,why it would hide its face in disgrace, because they claim to be authorities for foreign news-but your column would have them beat a thousand miles. We conclude—but don't think we are not enjoying the pictures—they are good. Some day I may decide to call something else to your attention. But you'll have to let me know, and I'll only know when I see it in the album. You see I'm incognito this year, for if I'm a man some woman may ask me to marry her, and if I'm a woman some man may get a notion that he wants a "house wipe"—and my dear those things are not fashionable any longer. Heard of the best joke on the elegant Minerva. A young miss of my acquaintance stood admiring it one day and passed this remark to her older sister:—"and still they build subways. The Terrible de of the Hope Dear Social Photographer: It has been very interesting snapshots of The Tattler. I quite frequently. But you know that we bums, you usually find some atrocious. Simply awful, my mean. And so it is here. Some conceited ass has to a little flop that was intended—and you do it. That’s not to us. Let me tell you how I ample by asking you to write follows:—It’s none of your I had my last one. “One of the would-be s last week that was a real quite disappointed in not s who were invited, and then come just remained for a s resort to the telephone br who were glad to come to s idea that the party was no “To be frank, our food wasn’t enough of it. The s In fact we would ask people and would not return with a get to serve the dessert bed of bed and simply ruined it apologizing for that. Oh ye the laundry man did not be back in time, and as a result ones. We could have borne next door, but she was invite usually snubs me I could n that they were hers on the she didn’t. But the liquor it was at least ten years old it. That really hurt us. One but the rest just stayed dry. “I’ll tell you lady, that I imagine. You see we are b And my boy friend and I k to get this wet proposition of few shekels clear from the your money that way than you think? As it was we lars on that party and still to the swell affairs that are But that’s life. I wish I were an artist, then I could have a and no one would think anyu a social athlete I have to a hope to attain.” That would be truth, “DIZZY”—and talk about new make the Graphic and Mirror with sterilized gauze—and the blush, why it would hide its they claim to be authoriti your column would have the We conclude—but don’t ing the pictures—they are decide to call something else you’ll have to let me know I see it in the album. You s for if I’m a man some wom her, and if I’m a woman so that he wants a “house w things are not fashionable Societally Mrs. A. Harrier who has been ill at the apartment of her sister, Mrs. Herbert Wilson, has sufficiently recovered to return home and wishes to thank her friends for their many kindnesses. Stamford, Conn., has a brand THE INTER-STATE TATTLER At last I have met Dr. Rollo Wilson face to face. And that's that. Casper Holstein left on one of his many trips Tuesday. day of the Wonderful Month fateful year—for some women. Resting glancing at the social In fact they have been read when you look through al- me picture that is absolutely my dear! You know what I Why is it that each week ask that you mention some to be an astral social affair nice of you, but it isn’t fair I am going to set the ex- write up my next party as for business when or where social leaders threw a party on flop. In fact the host was seeing half of the persons when the one or two who did short time. A last minute brought out regular friends to see us, though they had no not intended for them. Good was delicious, but there service was rotten, though. We if they wanted more salad, on their plate. We never did because the children got out for us. We had a nice time yes, I forgot to tell you that bring the card table covers but we had to use some soiled flowered some from Mrs. Ritz tated to the party, and as she not afford to have her say the table—if she came—but ! We told everybody that and nobody would touch me or two used their flasks I hurt us more than you can bridge fiends—on the side. I knew that if we were able over that we would have a party. It’s better to get to have dutch treats, don’t lost about fifty-three dol- lld didn’t get one invitation are coming off next week.” Are a musician or a poet, or a telephone or a rent party thing about it. But as I am assume a position which I I think they call you news value—why you would error cover their front pages the New York Times would face in disgrace, because ties for foreign news—but them beat a thousand miles. It’t think we are not enjoy- good. Some day I may raise to your attention. But by, and I’ll only know when see I’m incognito this year, man may ask me to marry some man may get a notion wipe”—and my dear those any longer. y yours. IMPUDENCE S. E. Wood. new club of young men—The Clover Leaf "40", a social club. It was organized last month by Charles T. Brooks who is the president. The other officers are as follows, Walter Mallory, vice-president; Charles E. Darrow, secretary; Theodore Hart, assistant secretary; Charles C. Treadway, treasurer. Friday. February 17. 1928 The Harlem Board of Realtors, John M. Royal, president; Walter H. Miller, vice-president; Dennis Edwards, secretary and Fred Dickens, treasurer, were the guests of Clinton A. Williams, proprietor of the Williams Coal Corporation of Flushing, L. I., at a smoker Saturday night at the Association of Trade and Commerce. Our circulation manager who covered the smoker for me writes the following glowing account: * * * "He (Mr. Williams) went to no little expense in providing some of the most appetizing refreshments and smokes ever to be enjoyed on such occasions. Sandwiches included salad, roast lamb, rolled beef, peminto cheese, jelly and American cheese. To drink, punch made of various fruits, and Scotched kicked and several kinds of cordials plus something that was either a very exceptional grade of wine, or a champaign which I didn't recognize. Every make of cigarette was on hand, cigars in large quantities went begging. For those who liked the aroma of the ancient cob pipe, there were numberless ones with sufficient cans of smoking tobacco to start a tobacco plant." The men have all the fun. * * * The office was visited Thursday night by Harry Lee Jones, retail confectioner of Baltimore who is scouting around for a location for a wholesale confectionary plant. Mr. Jones feels that if he succeeds in establishing himself in New York, he will be able to sell his merchandise at an interestingly low rate. * * * Got a gang of news, but too late, from my boy, Kelly Miller, Jr., on the Washington medicos. Better luck next year. * * * Helen Smith of Boston, an A. K. A. and a painter in lovely water colors, is a guest of the Emma Ransom House. * * * Dr. Henry O. Harding was reelected Chairman of the Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee at the Annual meeting of the Association last Thursday. Mrs. E. P. Roberts was also appointed chairman of the Finance Committee, and plans were discussed to establish a free school clinic for children from four to six years old. * * * Rena Lewis entertained at luncheon Thursday afternoon in her charming apartment on Edgecomb Avenue. For caviar and anchovies, shrimp perlo, candied sweet potatoes and pineapple and prune pie with whipped cream, she invited Katherine Johnson, Eva Williams, Mary Lane Ross, Stella Castro, Lottie Tyler and Lady Nicotine. *** Edgar Ray Scott, scion of the popular Scott family of White Plains, New York, spent a hectile four days in Atlantic City. * * * The Charles B. Smiths and the pretty Marjorie whose picture I am still trying to get, have located in the attractive Dunbar Garden Court apartments. Miss Marjorie, after fighting a severe cold for several weeks is back on the job. * * * Irene Puss Alexander left for Philly Sunday to attend the funeral services of Jenny Drain, well known Philadelphia who was buried Monday. * * * At the meeting of the Citizens Christmas Cheer Committee, Inc. Wednesday evening, the present officers were reelected with the exception of Bertha P. Mills and Lillian Stewart who exchanged places. The roster reads as follows: Mamie L. Briggs, Chairman; Lillian Stewart, Vice-Chairman; Clare Jane Hart, Rec. Sec'y.; Harriet Waller. Fin. Sec'y.; Cassandra Jackson, Cor. Sec'y.; Narcissus Turner, Treasurer; Maude H. Ferguson Ass't. Treasurer; Bertha P. Mills, Chaplain; Ethel White, Publicity; Wilhemina F. Adams. Among those who attended the installation and made speeches were the following, Rosa Payton, Mr. Herbert, May Alexander, Marie Adams, Amanda Smith, Samuel Tabb, James Hubert, Mrs. Daniels, Mayme Chapman Julian, Dr. Julia Coleman, Mrs. Robert Wilkes, Mr Whitney, Charles Barnes, and William Logan. * * * Last Sunday the Native African Union of America celerated its first annual Founder's Day with a tea party, Mrs. Iolanthe E. Storrs, Sidney, hostess, at the Venetian Tea Room. The Founders and officers are: P. Eket, E. Effiong, S. Cole, Thorogues Sie, acting president, E. Effiong, acting treasurer, and F. A. Gilpin Jackson, acting secretary. THE NEW YORK TIMES No, CONSEUELLA STEWART it not sighing. Just a natural impressive wistfulness that gives her individuality. Dear Miss You. I live at one end of 135th St. and work at the other. Outside of these two points there ain't no more. But yesterday I migrated to 155th Street in search of real honest-to goodness straw for our "Scholarship Barn Dance" to be given on Friday evening (C. P..I.) Feb. 17, 1928 at the Renaissance Casino by Rose McClendon. Evelyn Ellis, Frank Wilson, Drucilla Poale, Zora N. Huiston and Roberta Bassley, and we're going to have a real live turkey (in the straw, too.) --- Sodella Ten Eyck and Ethel Harris are making very unique gingham frocks. Ethel's is green because that goes well with her lovely red hair. And you can't guess Sodella ever! Catherine Johnson says I can't count on her ginghams but she's going to check in on us just the same. --- Even the men in the orchestra are coming untuxedoed (Bosley dictionary). Ten big straw hats and turkey-red kerchiefs have been ordered for them. And I heard Vernon Andrades playing "Down by the Ole Mill Stream" in rehearsal last night. * * * And I've been wondering what club, holding a box, will get the loving cup for the largest number of club members present. Loving cups look well in these new Dunbar Court apartments. --- Somehow I think Jimmy Hubert, Jimmy Thornton, Jimmy Harris and Jimmy Johnson-famous Jimmies would look especially handsome in 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." overalls that night. They used to wear them down home, you know. But up here—well not so much. But don't miss this dance with an atmosphere. Roberta Bosley. P. S. Harold Jackman and Countee Culen. will be there!!!! In fact, all the younger set is coming. * * * Rumor has it that Les Seize will have their spring dance at the Relaissance. Aren't they stepping out for their fourth birthday! * * * Have you seen Carolyn Wilkins and her new Buick coupe? A smart tan that is particularly becoming to its owner. And how she can push it through the traffic from here to Lakewood! \* \* \* Just found out that the Wright Library at 135th Street, has reverted to type. Eloise Sparks of "our group" is now in charge. * * * Hamilton Lodge No. 710 will present their sixtieth annual ball masque at the beautiful New Manhattan Casino, Friday evening February 24th. The glorious affairs of this popular old fraternal order have been gala re-union classics with a powerful sentimental appeal. They have always been exceptionally well attended, drawing a select crowd of amusement such as no other. 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Every one who tries it pronounces it a marvelous preparation. 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, --- and good-fellowship and every body enjoyed the festivity. This year's event will even rival the glories of the past. The committee has spared no pains and a riotous night of music jest and mirth is in store for all who attend. * * * The West India Committee of America has established its temporary headquarters in the office of Victory Life Insurance Company at 2210 Seventh Avenue. The Secretary, A. M. Wendell Malliet, or an assistant, can always be found in the office from 10 A. M. to 6 P. M., to whom enquiries may be addressed in relation to the business of the Committee. Large numbers of applications for membership are being received. So enthusiastic is the response that another mass meeting will be held in New York within a very short time; and a mass meeting is scheduled for March 11th at Bishop Barrow's church in Brooklyn to satisfy the insistent demands of Brooklynites for a branch organization of their own. The Secretary, Mr. Malliet, has been invited to give a talk over the radio on the objects of the committee, and arrangements are being made to present a West Indian program on the occasion of the radio talk February 23rd, beginning at 5:30 P. M., from Station WCGU. The ladies Auxiliary of the Committee is being formed. The first number of the Committee's journal will appear shortly. Girls! My Skin is Softer, Lighter more Velvety Started Using SkinWhitener of West Chester, Penn., special box of Dr. Fred Pal- Powder some time ago. them I went to my drug more. 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The stellar roies are taken by Evelyn Preer, formerly of Lulu Belle, Lillian Westmoorland, Larcenia Mack, May Barnes, the incomparable dancer, Inez Draw. Joe Simmons, Ernest Whitman and William Simpson. Ford Dabney's orchestra helps make the comedy as easy to listen to as it is to look at. * * * THE ALHAMBRA — Pepper Sauce, a show whose name indicates its temperature. Is it hot? Well, just go without a palm-leaf and be convinced. Sam Cross and Jimmy Jackson can and do dance. Mantan, that nut, is a hard one to crack. Doris Rheubottom tears at your very heart strings with her charming voice. The performance is spiced with a piquant sauce made up of Slim Henderson's funny remarks, Little Bits Turner's "Personality Plus", Sam Maning, the clever newcomer and a peppy revue of beautifully costumed and gracefully dancing chorus girls. * * * THE LINCOLN—There's an all pullman special, "Headin' for Harlem". "Crackshot" Jimmy Ferguson, Andrew Trible and Billie Anderson are on board. And such a crew! The four trick dancers from Dixie do their stuff right down. If you like good blues singing, clever tap dancing with complex stepping, brilliant repartee and hearty laughs, do not miss headin' for the Lincoln sometime this week before the special leaves for points elsewhere. ```markdown ``` HURTIG AND SEAMON'S Harlem Music Hall has another fine treat booked for their patrons next week in "Saratoga Chips", called the zest of burlesque. It's rated as one of the real burlesque sensations, featuring many old favorites and a fast stepping dance ensemble of facinating beauties. John G. Jermon, who has established an enviable reputation in the burlesque game as a smart producer, has excelled his previous efforts in this year's presentation of burlesque "As you know and like it." The costuming and scenery of his production are superior to many of the higher priced Broadway attractions. The musical numbers and comedy situations are in a class by themselves. In short, he has paid particular emphasis to detain and has left nothing to be desired. In addition to that, he has assembled a cast that will be found second to none on the Columbia-Mutual Combine. --- SMALL'S PARADISE.—Here is truly the home of mirth and music. Harmony, such as only Charlie Johnson and his Paradise Ten can render, makes you forget all earthly care and trouble, and want to do nothing more laborious than "shake that thing". There are two complete shows nightly. One at 12 midnight and one at 2 A. M. The review is composed of snappy entertainers headed by Alto Otes, Blondine Stern, Bea Foote, Jasbo Hilliard, Dewey Brown, Roy and Sherman assisted by a chorus of many entrancing dancers. It is time for Negro actors the past fifteen years, most exclusively in the lesque—the two lower attainment. They do not always common names; frequently the terms 'revue' and "musical" mean anything. The way to get cheese is to get rid of the churlesque show amusement is plots and imbecile acting. It colored producers have grasped done much toward putting it. I am not making a special plever; I have something quite a thousandfold more important the actor is his ability to make life of his people. So far Negro an noticeable progress in that cause they have neglected the that end—namely, drama. Even Negro drama has been made colored people outside the pro-taking the lead Negro actors know it to themselves and they cate their existence by getting that will reflect the intelligence stead of revealing only its imb I am not making a special plea for musical comedy, however; I have something quite different in mind—something a thousandfold more important. The final justification of the actor is his ability to make the theatre reflect the whole life of his people. So far Negro actors have failed to make an noticeable progress in that direction. The reason is because they have neglected the most flexible medium toward that end—namely, drama. Every recent move to establish Negro drama has been made either by white people or colored people outside the professional theatre. Instead of taking the lead Negro actors have been sound asleep. They owe it to themselves and their race to wake up and vindicate their existence by getting a new line of theatre—a line that will reflect the intelligence and beauty of their race instead of revealing only its imbecility. a character, an office girl—a part on which play much depended. I had this girl, she was the very type. Having watched her in private life I had concluded that "Maud" had been found, but rehearsals showed to me that I had a type without courage. I had a girl who had never stepped a foot upon a stage—a girl who had never made a public appearance in a play of any kind. In other words she suffered from stage fright — lack of courage, and a sensitiveness which was very acute. She had to play "Maud". The ability was there so by clever means and new ideas of theatre being lived into her we did marvelous things with her. We did these things without her realizing it at all. After securing my group's confidence that they would not give her suggestions outside of rehearsals, nor would they speak of her of the play at all, we broke the great barrier of her most keen sensitivness. Strange to say that never have I seen a better performance played by an amateur or semi-professional player of this character "Maud" than the very Broadway AND SO TO BED—Started in Washington with one of our group making the first appearance on the stage, but you can imagine how the southern critics kicked at that, Roberta Brown is the comely kitchen wench. Altho Peppy did not make his diary with intentions of having it published, you can see a good presentation of English life and manners at the Bryon Theatre, 45th street, west of Broadway. * * * COUQUETTE—Helen Hayes in a modern treatment of the heart affairs of sophisticated youth in the old South after the war. It is the story of a spoiled, aristocratic girl who falls madly in love with a cynical young veteran, mainly because he does not succumb to her feminine charms and because he is the first man who has opposed her ideas and methods. Abbie Mitchell has a minor role as the loyal "mammy". The way in which Couquette solves her problem will win your admiration, although it will fill your heart with pathos, and your eyes with tears. Elliott Theatre, 48th Street, west on Broadway. --- GOLDEN DAWN-An Operette with a native chorus supplying the local color. Hammerstein's Theatre. 53rd Street and Broadway. * * * LOVELY LADY-One of the best musical comedies on Broadway. Marvelous song hits and incomparable dancing. Eloise Bennett leads an alluring chorus of fair-skinned beauties. Harris Theatre, 42nd Street. west of Broadway. * * * MARCO MILLIONS—A new Marco Polo brought to Broadway by the prolific pen of Eugene O'neill. Gorgeous glimpses into the lives of the Orientals. unrequited love, romance and adventure inconceivable in our pragmatic age. William Edmunds represents our group as a strong and capable slavedriver. Guild Theatre, west of Broadway. *** MEEK MOSE—A play of Negro life by Frank Wilson, now starring in "Porgy". Laura Bowman is wonderful as Mose's wife. The play is a daring attempt at a true interpretation of Negro life. The Princess Theatre, 39th Street West of Broadway. * * * PORGY.—Leave your complexus at home and see Frank Wilson's marvelous portrayal of Porgy, the crippled beggar of Charleston. The development of his character, as it is affected by the outside forces with which it comes in contact, is interesting and inspiring. The play is a realistic treatment of Negro life, eautifully interpreted by Rose McClendon, Jack Carter and Evelyn Ellis. Local color is not wanting in any of the scenes, but the "crap-shooting" and the wake scenes are so vividly portrayed that the spectator forgets he is gazing upon life reflected on the stage. At the Republic, 42nd Street, west of Broadway. ```markdown ``` SHOW BOAT—A Zeigfield production—need one say more? This story is based on the novel by Edna Ferber. Jules Bledsoe takes the role of Joe. His singing is marvelous. There is a large colored cast under the direction of Messrs Vodrey and Barbour. A spectacular production. Ziegfeld Theatre, Sixth Avenue and 54th Street. Little Theatre Foregrounds by O. Hensley Winfield. UP to this point we have talked of the outlook of a Negro Art Theatre as to modernizing tradition, development, and possibilities of spirited groups, and the organization period of the first Negro little theatre group in America. We are producing now. There isn't anything more thrilling to those interested in the theatre than to experience the excitement of production. I am sure it is greater when a very great object booms into view. The first bill of plays for the Players club had been selected. We covered a period of five weeks rehearsing sincerely and earnestly. To save expenses we managed to have all the first few rehearsals au my residence. During this time I discovered that "courage" was one of the outstanding forces which depended upon the players success. This means that a player with courage, we can develop. In the GET A NEW LINE T is time for Negro actors to get a new line. For the past fifteen years they have been thinking almost exclusively in terms of vaudeville and burlesque—the two lowest forms of theatrical enter- I "Florist Shop" there was call for fine performance that Miss Florene Hamlin gave. Right now I know some of my readers have already remarked about that statement. My experience with little theatre groups has taught me a great deal as to letting players know their ability. Persons who have never been interested in the theatre as a player and finally do so have very strange ideas. I say strange ideas because they are very strange to the professional player of experience. Such people will attempt great tasks and take vast liberties with anything—things that only an experienced person would dare—I do not mean that the tasks and liberties are not good ones. Many times very wonderful ideas are pent up in these amateur minds but when it is ready to burst forth it must have someone there to guide the ideas into the best paths. Sometimes the acting they do at that particular moment is. supreme—maybe very professional—all these things I found in this group of players. No matter how good a performance was actors to get a new line. For them they have been thinking alarms of vaudeville and burst forms of theatrical enterays call their shows by those they prefer the highfalutin' comedy". But names do not get rid of the odor of limberger cheese. The way to get rid of it to do away with kindergarten seems that a few, a very few, need this fact but they have not been in action. Bolea for musical comedy, how different in mind—something ant. The final justification of the theatre reflect the whole micro actors have failed to make a direction. The reason is because most flexible medium toward every recent move to establish the either by white people or professional theatre. Instead of have been sound asleep. They are race to wake up and vindic a new line of theatre—a line race and beauty of their race in peculiarity. played, how splendidly the acting effected, never did I let them know the worth. They were started right. Started with the right ideas of the theatre—to go ahead and not to stop. They were taught that the words "perfected and finished" were never used in the theatre, and that the aim was one of creation. They knew that stars, leading men and women did not exist in little theatres. They knew that everybody was on one level and all working toward one great object. But even with this background of constant training it was very amazing to see how professional they became as production time neared. I should say seriously affected—After several formal dress rehearsals August 4th, 1924, was our initial date of opening. This was the bill: The Players Club Hemsley Winfield, director presents a group of Unique plays Woman's Institute, Yonkers, N. 1. August 4th, 1925. 8.40 P. M. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Evans Dies in Europe GEORGIE H. EVANS of the late team of Crutcher and Evans fame, passed from this life Oct. 2th, 1927, at Davos Platz, Switzerland, after a brief illness. George Evans came to Paris, France, May 1, 1924, with the "Palm Beach Five' to work at the famous Rectors Club where they gained tremendous success, after which they opened at the famous resort Biarritz, in Southern France and entertained all the notables. After closing the season at Bairr GEORGE H. EVANS ritz, Crutcher and Evans left the band and started doing team work and won the reputation a "Two Men Revue". They filled engagements in Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo, and the Apoll Theatre, a noted music hall in Paris, and many other cities of France. Their popularity continued to grow. Crutcher passed away Feb. 26th, 1926. So it was then necessary for Evans to carry on his work alone. He was still in demand throughout France and returned to Bairritz for three straight seasons with his own band. He toured the principle cities of Switzerland, accompanied by his band, featuring Jazz and Charleston dancing. Mr. Evans has the distinction of being the first to introduce the now famous dance to France and to make it popular. He taught many of the royalty to Charleston with much success. When suddenly taken ill Mr. Evans stopped dancing and played only on private parties for European notables. Finally he became too weakened to continue even his work and was forced to take a long needed rest in Switzerland. It was there that the end came. He was 31 years of age and married. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Stout of 172 West 141st Street, New York City. His wife Mrs. Moezelle Evans was with him when he died. The Playbill Neighbors by Zona Gale Miss Abel ..... Marion Lee Grandma ..... Ethel Sawyer Inez ..... Mabel Hamlin Peter ..... Elmer James Ezera Williams . Hemsley Winfield Miss Moran ..... Oliva Moore Mis' Trot ..... Mae Lee Mis' Elsworth ..... Ethel Garrison The Florist Shop by Winfred Hawkeridge Maud (office girl) ...... ..... Florence Hamlin Heney (office boy) .. Adrain James Slovsky (the florist) ..... ..... Edward Johnson Mr. Jackson .. Hemsley Winfield Miss Wells ..... Dorothy Reddick (Continued from Page 12) Backstage with Stagestruck Friday, February 17, 1928 Back On dit that Sam Mainning is making them curl up at the Alhambra. * * * George Jean Nathan in reviewing Show Boat had this hot one in Judge: "With some colored wenches so talented in the art of hoofing that it is rumored Pavlowa is thinking of entering a convent." The Pretty Edna Barr and the cute Louise Cook are playing with the Tokio Company at the Palace in Dayton, Ohio, this week. \* \* \* Gertrude Saunder honored us with her smart appearing self last week. She is lovely to look at and clever no end. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN The fascinating HAZEL GREEN who leads her twelve cadets through a too bad act that starts the Plantages. Time on the 24th. One of her cadets is none other than the handsome Paul Meeres, who plays a sax and sto's the show with his B. B. * * * Rumor has it that Ruby Mason has been seen rather frequently on the avenue with a ver' ver' handsome man. Are we to put one and one together? * * * Ethel Ridley left for the Nation's Playground Sunday after a hot minute on the Avenue. The charming Mato Cato is back to stay. She will be the soloist Sunday at St. James Presbyterian Forum where the afternoon will be devoted to Haiti. Jim and Ethel have a new singing and dancing act and are out to get Keith time. The Carolina Choir is broadcasting on the 20th over WEAF. Laura Bowman, Sidney KirkPatrick, Lawrence Criner of Meek Mose, and Dorothy Embry, they say, have been approached for the Wallace Thurman play "Black Belt" which will be produced this spring by Albert Lewis and Crosby Gage. It is even whispered about that Ralph Mizell is being urged to take a part. Lethia Hill was compelled to annul her contract with Connie's Inn and return to the Cotton Club. She will be feautured in a new revue next week. * * * The New Negro Art Theatre has set itself an ambitious program, of which the chief event will be the presentation of Oscar Wilde's 'Salome" at midnight Friday, March 9, at the Alhambra Theatre. The cast will include Ethel Sawyer, Lillian Hawkins Jackson, Olivia Moore, Mae Lee, Gertrude Hill, Albert W. Patrick, Roy de Coverly, Andrew Choykee, and Edouard d'Andre. The performance will really be a double bill including "Congo' by Vatchel Lindsey as well as "Salome". * * * Next Sunday, February 19, at 6 p. m. they will broadcast "Salome' from radio station W C C U. This will be the first broadcast of any drama by a Negro group, and will also be the first time that Salome has been done 'on the air." * * * Irvin C. Miller, himself, is booked for the Lafayette next month. My My. I see where I am first row bound. \* \* \* Have you met Billy Pierce's secretary, Freda C. Jackson? She comes from St. Paul where she conducted a studio of Classic Dancing and is a former pupil of Hazel Thompson Davis of Chicago. She is at present studying tap dancing under the renowned Billy. Dorothy Irving, who is slowly recovering from a dangerous seige of pneumona, is loud in the praise of her professional friends who were so kind to her during her illness. * * * Evelyn Preer and Eddie Thompson have a scream of a "mama and papa" act. In fact it is one of the best bits I have had the pleasure to laugh over. Eddie Thompson is a perfect jelly bean. Do you remember his excellent work as a 'no good' guy in Goat Alley? Lottie Brown in private life is Mrs. Percy Verwayne. The Percy is still with Porgy and Miss Lottie is warbling in Dixie Vagabonds. * * = Miller and Lyle's new show "Keep Shufflin" opened Monday night at the Gibson in Philly. Among the stars are Clarence Robinson, Johnny Vigal, Jean Starr, Maud Russell, Josephine Hall, Bryon Jones, Cris Jordan and Evelyn Keves. The lyrics were writ- ten by Andy Raisof, Henry Cramer and Ira Gerhwin and on the score, Will Vodery, Jimmie Johnson, Cole Porter, Clarence Todd and Thomas Waller. * * * We extend our sincere sympathy to Mae and Kitty Brown who lost their beloved mother last week. Mae Brown is Mrs. Garland Howard. Cliff and Radcliff and the "Hit It" Company are playing Gibson's Standard this week. --- George H. Caldwell, superintendent of the New York Hippodrome and president of the Keith-Albee Theatre Boys, is busy as a bee preparing for the greatest midnight benefit gambol ever given by that famous organization. *** This will be the fifth annual affair given in Harlem by the club. In the past the Theatre Boys have brought up from the Palace and other Times Square theatres many eminent stars, such as Vincent Lopez, William Desmond, Joe Cook, Tom Patricola, Frank Fay, and many others. * * * This year they say they will have the largest aggregation of stars ever seen anywhere in the world except on Broadway. They have engaged the Alhambra Theatre because of its big seating capacity and have set the date for Thursday midnight, March 6th. *** A unique and entertaining radio program was heard last Thursday night over W A B C, broadcasted for the Florence Mills Memorial Fund. The artsts who donated the program were: Kentucky Jubilee Choir (courtesy Roxy Theatre) "Negro Spirituals's. Adelaide Hall & George Rickson (courtesy Lew Leslie) "Songs". Gus Smith "Original poems". Jesse A. Shipp Pres. Florence Mills Theatrical As'sn. ALHAMBRA 126th St. and Seventh Ave. Now Playing—This Week PEPPER SAUCE A Revue Well Seasoned with Laughter A Revue Well Seasoned with Laughter Sam Manning Famous Record Star SAM CROSS and JIMMIE JACKSON SLIM HENDERSON ZUDORA MANTAN STERLING GRANT AMANDA RANDOLPH LITTLE BITS TURNER DORIS RHEUBOTTOM And Others, and the PEPPY GIRLS Pauline Garon and James Kirkwood in “The Painted Flapper” NEW SHOW AND NEW FAVORITES NEXT WEEK CRAZY BLUES REVUE 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 LAFAYETTE Seventh Avenue at 132nd St. Tel. Morn. 1811 ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1928 LEONARD HARPER PRESENTS HIS BIG NEW REVUE PRESENTING MARGARET SIMMS LEONA WILLIAMS With Le Roy Tibb’s Great Jazz Orchestra And A Dazzling Rainbow Beauty Ensenmble PHOTO PLAY: MILTON SILLS in “THE VALLEY OF GIANTS” NOW PLAYING THIS WEEK, THURSDAY TO SUNDAY “RANG TANG” The Spectacular Broadway Comedy At Lafayette Prices HURTIG & SEAMON’S HARLEM MUSIC HALL 125th STREET, North-east Corner of 8th AVENUE ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1928 John G. Jermon’s New Burlesque Offering Saratoga Chips Presenting WYNNE McVEIGH FRED STEGER INA BLAIR LEE SMITH, And a Beauty Chorus YOU CAN SMOKE IF YOU LIKE EVERY SUNDAY — Headline Vaudeville Concerts 10—All Star Acts—10 Popular Prices Two Shows Daily Matinee & Evening Show 58-60 WEST 135th ST. THE LINCOLN THEATRE PHONE !ARLEM 6 4 8 0 WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1928 HARRY R. MOORE Presents His New Vehicle, “BRONZE BUDDIES” Starring TIM MOORE Assisted by GEORGE W. COOPER LENA WILSON CAMPBELL & FARRELL FRANK KEITH CLARA CAMPBELL PAUL SULLIVAN GERTIE MOORE SHORTY LUCAS 10 — BEAUTIFUL BRONZE BUDDIES — 10 On the Screen Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 23rd to 26th JACK HOLT in “THE WARNING” "Talk". Tom Fletcher & Nat Stokes "Songs". Eva Taylor with Clarence Williams "Songs". Wm. C. Elkins & Dexter Chorus (courtesy "Golden Dawn") / "Songs." Craddock & Shaney "Song". Charlje Pryme "Piano". * * * Bob Douglas entertained a group from Porgy and Golden Dawn at the Hobby Horse Thursday night. He served a delicious Dutch luncheon. * * * Are you in the Official Theatrical Guide of Colored Artists? No? You ought to be. The Guide contains one hundred pages on Theatres and Playhouses and Managers, Artist's Representatives. Authors and Playwrights, Baggage Rates, Booking Agencies, Beauty Parlors, Clubs Associations, etc, Costumers, Dancing Schools, Hotel and Theatrical Boarding Houses, Music Publishers, Permanent Addresses of Vaudeville Atcs, Permanent Addresses of Orchestras and Musicians, Railroad Fares, Storage and Transfers, Theatrical Necessities, Theatrical Producers, Theatrical Publications and Editors. Headquarters 15 West 131st Street. At the Sphinx dance last week, Rose Smith, smartly gowned was the guest of Kid Sugar's Jazz Babies. The Advertisers on this page are seeking your patronage. Making Pleasure A Moral Force A WRITER in the Christian Recorder recently declared there are 7,000,000 colored people in the United States who do not belong to any church. He thinks this is a regrettable state of affairs and that something should be done about it I agree with him. Some way must be found to get the other 3,000,000 out of the churches for the good of their souls. Either that or the churches must be made righteous and attractive enough to win over the millions who are now seeking a broader and more effective religious expression. Perhaps I and the Christian Recorder writer can get together and fix things up. Come now and let us reason together. As a pleader for the established churches the Christian Recorder writer assumes that the millions who turn a deaf ear to orthodox creeds are on the downward path hell bent for destruction. As counsel for the accused millions I maintain that they are not godless at all but only seeking a faith more satisfying to the spirit than the religion offered by the churches. The churches offer the people dry creeds and moral lessons from the graveyards of Asia Minor. The people are trying to find the fulness of life and seeking the Kingdom of Heaven. The yearning for a soul satisfying faith is not confined to the black sheep of Israel. God's white lambs are just as hard to keep within the orthodox fold. That is the cause of the current row between the Fundamentalists and the Modernists going on in the white churches. It is also one of the causes of the Youth movement. The business world has evolved a new religion of its own. It has no name yet but it has adopted a word that epitomizes its principles. That word is Service. The idea is to make selling a washing machine or a tooth brush something more than a business transaction. Unless the money and article produce increased health and leisure, giving the mind more freedom to study the needs of the inner self, the deal has not been a complete success. All of this unrest and striving is a sign that the people of America, having evolved a new civilization, must evolve a new religion compatible with its spiritual needs. The old bottles can no longer hold the new wine. The people are determined to get closer to God no matter how hard the churches try to prevent them. In Harlem there is a young man who is a priest of the new religion. He does not know he is a priest yet because I haven't told him. Nevertheless he preaches an average of a thousand sermons a day. He does not take his texts from the history- and fairy tales of Palestine. He preaches on subjects full of vivid interest to the people of Twentieth Century America. Like all really great preachers he looks forward and not backward. I am not an authority on scripture but I do not believe it was ever said that the Kingdom of Heaven is behind you. The young man I am speaking of has gained honor in his own community, a rare accomplishment for preachers. His fame has also spread to far lands. One of the first questions asked by strangers in town is how to find his church. They are eating him up all over the country. The young man's name is James Buchanan and his church is called The Savoy. In the conventional sense it is not a church at all. But in the sense of being a place where the souls of men and women are uplifted and their morals improved it is one of the most useful churches in America. In some respects, of course, the social usefulness of The Savoy does not compare with the usefulness of the orthodox churches. But it must be remembered that I am discussing this question from a religious standpoint only. You have to pay to get in The Savoy. Mr. Buchanan does not pretend to let his congregation in free and then gas them with blood curdling tales of the valley of dry bones and the slaughter of babies till they are willing to give up all they've got to get out. Oh, beg pardon, I said I was discussing the matter from a religious standpoint only. Anyway, there isn't any other church that draws a thousand customers every night in the year. And that's that. Mr. Buchanan has a thoroughly modern view of life. He knows the value of personal contact and interest. When I said he preaches a thousand sermons a day I meant he preaches a short, individual sermon to an average of that many people. His favorite subject is Behavior—a tremendously important subject as a modern school of psychologists hopes to tell you. He says to each person as he, or she, enters the door and all during the time he, or she, (Confound the grammar book, anyway!) remains in the building. I assume that you are a gentleman (or a lady, as the case may be.) Of course nobody ever denies that he or she is a gentleman or a lady. Instead they all try to act the part even if they have had no previous experience. It feels to good to act that way and the novitiates carry the value or the lesson home with them. They also come back for more. It does not take them long to become confirmed addicts of behaving like civilized human beings. Although Mr. Buchanan's sermon is brevity itself, consisting of only seven words, it would be physically impossible to preach it a thousand times a day and live long. As he has no yearning to emigrate to the next world ahead of schedule he has contrived an indirect means of getting his message over. I am not privileged to describe the precise methods Mr. Buchanan employs, for, like all preachers, he is a business man as well, and his methods have a commercial value. I can say, however, that he has found a way to make every ar- 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 inended 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. YOU don't know the joy or happiness I had when your letter came this morning. Just think! I hadn't heard a scratch from you until today, the last time being a card last summer. I certainly changed my attitude about being here when I read your letter. It was simply wonderful. I'm certainly glad you wrote it for it was so encouraging and meant that you do love me more than I have been thinking this year. Your letter touched me so that I couldn't help but cry and think how wrong I'd been. I can think of but two reasons why I wanted to leave so. Bend. First, because Ruth was continually nagging and fussing (her voice being loud anyway), at me all the time, making me extremely nervous and oh! If you were here, I'd rather talk than write. Next, because I was failing in school. Why, I don't know, unless it was because I had so much on my mind at once—Ruth, the babies, house work (I liked it), lessons, and never feeling well. I had a cold from the latter part of August up until about the middle of December and I still spit nasty stuff and naturally I couldn't feel well. I don't think Frank or Kenneth either have or will ever go through the things I have during the past year or two. No one encouraged me to keep going to school. I always went, even when I was so hoarse and felt so badly I had to be sent home. Mom would tell me to stay home and I tried and couldn't stay away from the thing that meant so much in my life. I went ragged and pitiful, but I made my grades and credits, and all my teachers (everyone) spoke well of me and that was the only encouragement I ever had. I've always been hard to understand, but I didn't care. I have always been sympathizing and patient with people, but no one has ever thought a snap of their fingers about me. At graduation last year, I looked like a floor mop besides the other girls, but I dared not show my feelings. It was too embarrassing and even when I was called to stand up for being on the Honor Roll and my credits. I felt remorseful, but I possessed courage to stand my own even if my people didn't congratulate me or help me get ready for graduation like the rest of the others did. No, dear, I don't say you are a bit old fashioned. You are right in your views and I love you for them as if you were my own mother. I don't care two cents about this younger generation. It is too disgusting for words. I'm the one who is old fashioned and am proud of it. Belle, I very seldom attend a movie unless it has something pertaining to my school work and I never read novels. I have read "Flight", "The Other Tomorrow", "Nigger Heaven", "Fire in the Flint", "Black April" and library books, medical books, nurses books and the ones that Melba read at home. But just the same, I'll never use that sentence again. Thanking you a thousand times, and assuring you that your letter was extremely beneficial, I am. P. S. Give my best regards to your friends. P. S. Again. I had sealed this letter up but when Helen came over awhile ago with a letter from home, saying that you said I must come home, I tore this open to say more. (Smile). May I stay here until June when I finish this semester? Oh! And another thing. You finished high school in Atlanta in the 10th grade and went from there to Hampton, didn't you? Well, may I do that? I'd love to. Instead of being a doctor, I want to be a nurse because women doctors don't usually succeed. Is that all right about my being a nurse? For that youthful, smooth, soft, and clear skin — The truly efficient BLEACH, Safe and certain— BROWNLIGHT Lightens the Skin At Beauty Parlors, Drug and Dept. Stores. 60c, $1.25 and $2.50 per jar or direct from Brownlight Mfg. Co., Inc. 2043 Seventh Avenue New York ticle of furniture and the general atmosphere of the place silently radio his sermon to every person entering the building. Discipline, says the U. S. Army drill book, is the habit of obedience. Mark that word habit. Army officers instill the habit of obedience in soldiers by putting them through close order drill and the manual of arms several hours a day. The principle holds good elsewhere. Make it possible for a large number of people to go through the routine of acting in a becoming manner several hours an evening and the habit will grow on them. Soon their general behavior will be improved and the tone of the community to that extent uplifted. That was the idea in the back of Mr. Buchanan's head when he assumed the management of The Savoy. He was not not looking for a job. He was making money in the real estate racket. Merely running a dance hall did not appeal to him. But he saw that if the place got into the hands of the wrong sort of men they would make it a hangout of hoodlums and a source of public disorder. He had the vision to see that the same place in the control of a forward looking man could be made an instrument of community service, and a means of making pleasure a moral force. He took hold and made good. That is Twentieth Century religion. Dear Belle: Theophilus Lewis. Hotel Olga Arrivals The following is alist of the guests who registered at the Hotel Olga: Emmerson Fuller, Detroit, Michigan; James Lemus, Montreal, Canada; G. A. Folke, Boston Mass.; Dr. John Nicholas, Englewood, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Richmond, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Heurn, Newburgh, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Graves, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jones, Trenton, N. J.; C. P. Bryant, Philadelphia; Frank Pratt, Altoona, Pa.; Jack Watson, Pitsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Bralton, Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Terrill, New Haven, Conn.; I. T. Washington, Springfield, Mass.; S. Van Tasselfi Springfield, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. G. Marshall, Philadelphia; W. Peterson, Camden, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Skeete, Boston; Mr. G. E. Davis, Plainfield, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar George, Boston; Harry Scott, Atlanti cCity; Leon Jones, and J. R. Moper, Atlantic City; Mr. and Mrs. John DaDvis, New Haven, Conn.; A. F. Green, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson, etroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jones, Baltimore, Md.; Walter Pettiford, Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Miller, New Haven, Conn; Clarence E. Smith, Worcester, Mass W. T. Taylor, St. Louis, Mo.; Claude Fishe, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davis, Chicago; T. F. Thomas, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Moore, Philadelphia; A Ricvints, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. R. Clayton, Norfolk, Va.; Rev. W. H. Heard, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. J H. Burton, Buffalo, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. De Sheild, Philadelphia; J. S. Williams, New London, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. John H. Harris, Philadelphia, Mrs. Jean T. Boles, N. Adams, Mass.; M. Frederick D. Fuller, Detroit, Mich. YOUR CLUB Should Advertise Its Next Dance Affair In The Interstate Tattler THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Lettres to Her Baby Part about this series of letters are not inended for public display sincerity, their simple speech. They unfold the tale her baby sister, just twice I’d been. Of but two reasons why I must, because Ruth was (her voice being loud, my extreme nerve, her talk than write. Why, I don’t know much on my mind at once (I liked it), lessons, and the latter part of August and I still don’t feel well. I don’t have or will ever go the last year or two. No school. I always went so badly I had to be stay home and I tried to congratulate me or be the rest of the other don’t say you are a bit reviews and I love you either. I don’t care two. It is too disgusting and fashioned and am and a movie unless it’s cool work and I never need the Other Tomorrow”, “Black April” and librarians and the ones that Me, I’ll never use the thousand times, and extremely beneficial, I am. less of letters is the fact that they are publication. Their interest lies in simplicity, their beautiful design the attempt of a young Hardy, just turned fourteen and newly mother in South Bend, Indiana. Happiness I had when your Just think! I hadn’t heard the last time being a card. Iude about being here when my wonderful. I’m certainly encouraging and meant that we been thinking this year. I couldn’t help but cry andasons why I wanted to leave South was continually nagging loud anyway), at me all my nervous and oh! If you write. Next, because I was not know, unless it was bed at once—Ruth, the baboons, and never feeling well. It of August up until about six still spit nasty stuff and I don’t think Frank or her go through the things I do. No one encouraged me days went, even when I was told to be sent home. Mom I tried and couldn’t stay so much in my life. I went my grades and credits, and be well of me and that was mad. Understand, but I didn’t care. I and patient with people, snap of their fingers about looked like a floor mop beed not show my feelings. Even when I was called to Roll and my credits. I felt urge to stand my own even time or help me get ready the others did. Be a bit old fashioned. You love you for them as if you care two cents about this disgusting for words. I’m glad am proud of it. Belle, guess it has something pernever read novels. I have borrow”, “Nigger Heaven”, and library books, medical that Melba read at home. Because that sentence again, is, and assuring you that special, I am. Lovingly your sister. to your friends. In this letter up but when I a letter from home, say- me, I tore this open to say me until June when I finish thing. You finished high e and went from there to I do that? I'd love to. at to be a nurse because acceed. Is that all right my best regards to you. I had sealed this lea while ago with a letter. I must come home, I to May I stay here until it! And another thing. In the 10th grade and you? Well, may I do a doctor, I want to be don't usually succeed. nurse? ELOISE. February 17, 1928 “s : Page Nine Between Puffs By LADY NICOTINE | Makes @ feature Of noon day sunch- / eon and stays open all night. ' * * * _ For the 139th Street section there is Rossie’s. No better food could be had anywhere. Under the smart canopy that leads to her oor, tramps a hungry horde and trips out a happy, well fed host. Her steaks and chops are par ex- cellent and on her tables are such delicacies as homemade jellies and conserves. Mrs. Rossie has recently opened a private dining room a floor above her main salon where you can enjoy the privacy of your own home without the care of serv- ants. ** * * When Lenox Avenue finds you none too comfortable in the mid- dle regions, we offer Tabbs’ and Rose’s. At 140th and 131st Streets respectively, they represent the well established restaurants that have lasted for years because of their cleanliness, quality of food and service. Tabbs’ sports a Moorish Grill of soft music and low lights that just wont quit. and after any ritzy blowout—the Grill 1s loaded. * * cd For those who go in for Chinese food the Avenue has among the larger cafes, the popular Bamboo Inn with its sheered silken ceil- ings and walls, revolving lights, Hendi Saparo’s Band, Marjorie Sipp and Katy Crippen to enter- tain you and a Chinese-American cuisine. And on Lenox is Elk Brother Chu John’s World Tea | Garden with E. H. Jackson’s Syn- ; copators. There one may enjoy | the usual eggs fou yoeng, yoca- | mein, and chop suey, or try his | chop sticks on Chinese vegetables ) and shrimps, pork and peas in the pod, or scrambled eggs and lobster. | * oe r And into the heart of Seventh Avenue at last has moved an hon- 2si-to-goodness Italian restaurant, La Rosa. Antiposta, ministroni. ; scalapina, spaghetti, ravioli, spum- ; oni and vin rouge. Private dining | rooms, bright reds and greens and é ill shining new. It was welcomed vith open arms and has been quite he thing for the after theatre and j lance party. = * = For the in-between-meal, ye rods! delicatessens to the left— , lelicatessens to the right—pig feet \ 1ere—hog maws there. With plen- ! y of yams on the side streets. * * * ¢ If your figure will permit the eat- , ng of candy, by all means treat y ourself to Delany’s Delights. They t re made by Sadie Delany and or- © lers may be left at Bell and De- . eny’s Shop. y c—_— Ii rt... Advartisers on this page never no hunger. Eating places are what we have nothing else but, and contrary to popular belief they are not holes in the wall. There was a time when the provincials heard nothinb but Craig’s and I for one believed that if ever 1 could boast of having eaten in Craig’s that my excuse for living would remain unquestioned. But them days are gone forever, and scattered over Harlem are smart tea rooms no end, where the fasti- dious may dine and make merry. ** * * ‘Our most fashionable seciion is up on the hill, and catering to its swank neighbors is the Park View Tea Room. Green is the predomi- nant note of its color scheme, and there is the inevitable radio for your entertainment. As the name suggests the two floors overlook -Bradhurst Park and furnish am- ple room for dancing and private parties. The Park View is the only restaurant in Harlem poe: ic enough, if you get what I mean, to offer to its clientele caviar, an- chovies, and stuffed truffles, an when you have followed one of its dinners from appetizer to nuts you have consumed well over your one quart. * * * At the other end of Harlem at 120th Street and St. Nicholas is Nana’s, to which 1 confess I have not paid my compliments. But it enjoys a reputation for good food and attractive surroundings. ”“ * * On the way back uptown we come to The Marguerite. About | three months ago there appeared | at 152 West 132nd Street a red and | tan stripped awning with the in- | scription, The Marguerite, and enough tables, chairs, lamps, silver, china, linen. and oak leaves to fill . three floors of dining rooms. And | soon news spread about that two | brothers were serving too bad | meals in 132nd Street, that a line \ formed on the right for dinner, 1 and that chicken and waffles were < at their best no other place. I went, ° I ate, I came away convinced. { ** * * ( 135th Street boasts of the Vene- tian Tea Room, a green and black ground floor cafe with a studio ; above. It has been unusually pop- ¢ ular since its opening last sum- |] mer and has housed luncheon meet. t ings, banquets and parties galore Its proprietor is the w.k. Iolanthe E. Storres Sidney which in a meas- j ure accounts for its success. The y waitresses wear yellow organdy a dresses with green caps and aprons 4q of the same material. Two or |, three of them have been so pretty that I have tried to inveigle them ] into the chorus. The Venetian g ee ea ee ae ee ——— a eR ny, larg fe ae WHERE SATISFACTION IS ASSURED—ALL WORK GUARANTEED COME WHERE YOUR TRADE IS APPRECIATED : Sa S iim. DR. WOLFE SN + eee oe DENTAL SPECIALIST eS 68 WEST 117th ST. ‘ r } a ~~ Lenox Ave. t ) a a a My Onty Office Examination Free, No Obligation All branches of modern dentistry: Gold Crowns (22 karat), Bridges, Plates, Fillings, X-ray, Inlays. Lewest Prices tn N. Y. City. Kasy Weekly Payments Satisfaction with werk guaranteed. Gae—Neveeain Careful Extraction Specialist fe Habla Espanol pSnernrcs 4 SS Se Ee a ee ee em W ington, we cannot tell a lie. There’ll be a big time celebration at the Savoy next Wednesday night, February 22nd. Of course you know who was born on that day and whose birthday we will celebrate. * * * Do you remember the story of little George and the Cherry Tree? Well, little George cut it down with a hatchet given him by the old man. * * * Now, if there had been a Savoy Ballroom for little George to visit with his “Sweetie” he would never have wasted time and energy cut- ting down his father’s favorite sapling. * * * But having lots of time and no place to spend it; what more nat- ural than that he should butcher up his pappy’s beloved Cherry tree by way of recreation? * * * Today, George would have the Savoy to attend with his best gal and two glorious bands to intox- icate his tootsies. Ye gods, the George of today is in a soft spot. * * * However, don’t forget Wednes- day nite, February 22nd and the Savoy. You’ll find Cherry Trees galore and hundreds of George Washington Hatchets with here and there a George. running wild. * * * Ever since George Washington cut down that Cherry Tree and spanked King George's Red Coats, American fathers have been nam- ing their male offspring George, some even naming the kid George Washington so-and-so. * * * Unfortunately, there are few Sherry Trees around for the mod- 2rn George to cut down and the monly place you can find a British Red Coat today is in some old New tngland history. Like the Dodo Bird and the old Di the Red Coat 1as faded from the picture. * * * And to think, that Pretty Evelyn las an entire new orchestra. Oh stomp it boys:while we rave. * * * The “Furious Four’, Mae Brown, -age Cain, Ardell (The Mrs. if you lease boys) Robinson and Lily xreen had better watch out. There ire three or four little new comers vho are just chock full of person- lity plus. * * * Say, have you heard Fletcher Jenderson’s Stompers? They ’re ust too terrific for anything * * * Rumor has it that our little riend Miss Clark was put on pro- ation by the S. D. Say, what ‘ind of a boy friend is he Rose and vhat did you do to cause all the umpus? * * & Now boys. don’t forget Wednes- ay nite, February 22nd. Come © ut and celebrate the natal anni- ersary of the Father of his coun- ry George ‘Washington and you on't have to tell a lie. Bring the irl friend and tell the pop-eyed ‘orld the morning after, between awns. “You had the time of your fs * * * | : LEARN A PROFESSION Are you capable of making enough money whereby you can soon become financially independent— —OR— Are you a “Wage Slave’? who works hard making others rich and happy? | « | ane u O. >a mo Tl ae ~<a, Cae: fa We i i| i 5 ta » Rt Ei 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. A Your Ambiti LEARN THE OF SCIENTIFIC BEAUTY CULTURE A profession at which there is more money to be made than any other legitimate business. i i) pies Be. Lh mil: ad c ‘he Oo a eS ee ES poe Bs . ee ‘ “8 : e 3 ae 1 v- 4 i ere Ben zg é f : ee ccd \ e : SS Bt a = cr A RECENT GRADUATING CLASS 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. g a Oalt or write © a 200 West 135th Street New York City Room 110, Edgecombe 9860 ```markdown ``` HAVING received many requests for information regarding the salaries and fees received by professional interior decorators, we have decided that our readers should have at their command all facts that have functioned in the development and cultivation of those seriously concerned with the study of Interior Decoration. The following details should inspire you to sacrifice many more hours than you had planned to give our forty lesson course. Professional Interior Decorators who are qualified to execute the design of a complete interior selcdcm if ever accept salaried positions. They usually have a clientele composed largely of their friends, who have gained an appreciable knowledge of the Art by ```markdown ``` their intimate association with their professional friend. After many consultations regarding the general plan of the proposed home or apartment, the actual cost of furnishing and services are next considered after an agreement has been reached concerning the amount that the lady or gentleman wishes to spend on the complete interior. The Decorator then discusses with his clent, fees and commissions. Decorator's fees vary from twenty-five dollars to ten thousand dollars per room. The amount is fashioned according to the artistic and technical ability of the Decorator as well as to the financial position of the client. They compare favorably with professional service charge in other highly technical work, i.e. architecture. Of course, all decorators receive commissions on all wholesale and retail purchases made by his client. Many serious decorators credit the commissions to their clients. Such often functions in the client spending much less than others spend who try to furnish and decorate their own homes, themselves. Amateur Interior Decorators who are only qualified to advise in furnishing, yet, lacking a general technical knowledge of furniture and design and construction are most times employed by department and furniture stores. Their salaries range from fifty to five hundred weekly; decorative selling ability which cannot be compared to that in other lines, determines the salary offered. Decorators having a general experience equipped to advise as to general construction and design, and Amateurs lacking the ability to adapt period interiors to modern personal needs are generally employed in antique shops and novelty establishments. Their salaries average about seventy-five dollars weekly; commssions of two and three per cent are given to encourage serious interest. In consideration of the facts herein presented, we might add that there is a real good income await- Harlem 0892 EDNA'S BEAUTY SALON MARCEL WAVING Guaranteed to Please All 1 WEST 135th STREET EDNA MORTON NEW YORK CITY ing ambitious aspirants in your own city; for any furniture store will pay ten per cent commission to anyone directing customers to ther store. ADAM General Character: Moderately slender and refined forms made elegant by reason of exquisitely carved classic ornamentation. Although architects and not furniture craftsman, the brothers Adam institute a wholly individual style, far removed from the work of contemporaries. Adam furniture resulted from a demand for furniture to match Adam houses. Proportions and dimensions were exquisite and, though the Adam brothers were the first to apply architectural designs to furniture. ```markdown ``` their style was distinguished more by ornament than form. Their adaption of classic decorative forms is unrivaled, the detail being elegant. Summed up, their work was rich yet neat, refined but not effeminate, chaste but not severe. Hexagon, octagon and oval panels, enriched with acanthers, olive and honeysuckle ornament arranged in units or repeated over the surface were leading decorative feature. Greek vase and urn ornaments were exclusive features either carved in wood or carved from wood and surmounting the top rail. Such vases and urns were often accompanied by festoons of drapery, leaves and flowers. Sometimes, too, these urns were hollowed out and lined with metal. Fluting or growing was quite extensive. While chair backs varied they were generally straight uprights, either square or turned and groved, and, although the legs were usually straight and tapered, supports carved with classical figures are found on original Adam pieces. The illustration is that of a Charles II bench. Please note that the structure is similar to the Charles II chair illustrated in the last lesson of which this is a part. Phone Edgecombe 5437 W. KAISER Upholstering Repairing SLIP COVERS MADE TO ORDER. LINEN, CRETONNE, SATEEN. MATTRESSES MADE TO ORDER. RENOVATING, STERILIZING Remodelling, Repairing of Every Description 2577 EIGHTH AVENUE Bet. 137th & 138th Sts., New York CITY OF NEW YORK Hours: 7 A. M. to 11 P. M. 201 West 130th Street NEW YORK Beauty Secrets By Mme. Sara Washington Correct Dandruff DANDRUFF is, perhaps the comonest disease of the hair. It is a disease in which the scalp throws off a horny layer. When this layer gets thick it forms crusts, or cakes, and stops up the pores, causing diminution in the supply of oil and an unhealthy condition due to the inability of the perspiratory glands to throw off waste matter. The hair becomes dull and lusterless, and is frequently powdered with a fine white substance. The hair begins to come out perceptibly, and there is a good deal of irritation and itching. Scratching results in tearing the scalp, and blood crusts form. The whole scalp presents an unhealthy appearance. Any disease that lowers the general health or increases the toxic products in the blood may start the trouble and any digestive disturbance is likely to start it. You should never use the comb and brush belonging to another. The first step to correct dandruff is building up the general health. Also being more particular about the daily care of the hair and scalp, and cleanliness. Carefull massage and vigorous brushing often works wonders. A treatment that is successful in many cases is the hot tar oil treatment. Heat a little tar oil and use a piece of cotton to massage the hot oil into the scalp thoroughly. Do this about twice a week before shampooing. The best results would be obtained if the tar oil could remain in the scalp for at least 24 hours. Nightly massage with a good hair pomade gives excellent results, it also promotes growth and tends to improve the tecture of the hair. CZARINA GEORGE Well known Beauty Culturist is now located at The APEX SCHOOL of BEATUY CULTURE 300 West 125th St., Room 110 where she is equipped to give the very best service. All of her former patrons are especially solicited. WILL OPEN! POWDER PUFF BEAUTY SHOPPE 157 West 144th Street With All Modern Appliances Expert Operators ELISE PAYNE MADELINE NELSON MARY HILL Props. APEX SYSTEM LUXURIOUS MOVING VANS and Expert Handlers of Furniture Are Engaged to Do the Job. Eliminate HURRY and WORRY, the next time you have to MOVE. REMEMBER: No trip is too short or none too long. Prices always moderate. We buy or Sell your Furniture Hassett's Auction Rooms AUCTIONEERS APPRAISERS INC. 207-209 West 126th Street (One door west of Seventh Avenue) Public Auction Sales Every Wednesday STEPHEN J. HASSETT, Auctioneer 'Phone Morningside 1169 DRAPERIES, CURTAINS, SLIP-COVERS, BED-SPREADS Vases Converted into Electric Lamps—Latest Designs of Latest Lamp Shades—Imported Hand Made Silk and Japanese Flowers Free instruction In Lamp Shade and Flower making. ARTISTIC THINGS FOR YOUR VANITY TABLE Your Baby's Toys are not Complete without a Colored Doll Our Models Are Durable By MISS FLORENCE MAYLIN (Formerly associated with Mme. Roy—Paris) We have discussed the personal interest in fashion and clothes, but what about the professional interest? Probably at no time in the world's history have women spent so much time and money on clothes. Especially in America where the wage scale is higher than any other country in the world, women of all classes dress well and purchase many clothes. The clothing industry is, therefore, one of the most important in our country and uses thousands upon thousands of workers from the operator in the factory earning fifteen to twenty to the designer earning a hundred dollars a week. Dressmaking in any of its various lines, is a dignified profession, worthwhile, essentially feminine and paying good money. For those with ability and training the dress houses, wholesale and retail, offer fine positions and excellent salaries. Private dressmaking too, has great possibilities and this branch is splendid for those who wish to work in their homes and have a private business. But these good positions all require SPECIAL TRAINING—and those women who are interested in increasing their wages, improving their working condition and developing their own style may get the required training from first class, thorough and reputable dressmaking schools such as our own Harlem School of Dress. Next week, I shall give an outline of the various types of positions and the salaries that are earned by competent, trained workers in New York dress houses. Clothes will always be one of the most important maters in life and the women of Harlem should be acquainted with this lucrative and valuable business and art. The Advertisers on this page are seeking your patronage. The Harlem School of Dress, Inc. Office: 219-200 WEST 135th STREET Tel. Edgecombe 1725 FLORENCE MAYLIN, Director "GOOD CLOTHES ARE A SOCIAL DISTINCTION AND A A BUSINESS ASSET" All Branches of Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting, Draping and Patternmaking Taught for Personal and Professional Use Afternoon and Evening Classes— Direct Personal Instruction ENROLL NOW—PROFIT BY A VALUABLE TRAINING Suitable Presents for Wedding Gifts Claude N. Campbell Formerly with Stern & Co. DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing Silverware, Watches, Clocks 216 WEST 145TH STREET New York City Telephone Audubon 4560 FRANCIS MULLER Interior Decorating CURTAINS; DRAPERIES; SHADES; CABINET-MAKING POLISHING Long European Experience Reasonable Charges Estimates Cheerfully Given Samples on Request 247 WEST 145th STREET New York City AGENTS Type all your news for publication in The Tattler SPORT SPORT SPARKLES (By BENNIE BUTLER) Two Colored Boys o DDIE TOLAND and Eug Detroit High School A letes, were selected by Daniel Amateur Athletic Union as in the 220 yard spring and 2 dles events respectively, on scholastic track and field team Two Colored Boys on Ferris All-American DDIE TOLAND and Eugene Beatty, two Detroit High School Aframerican athletes, were selected by Daniel J. Ferris of the Amateur Athletic Union as the nation's best in the 220 yard spring and 220 yard low hurdles events respectively, on his All-American scholastic track and field team. Were it not for the A. A. U. custom of selecting but one event for each athlete on these all-star scholastic teams. I feel sure that these two youngsters would have each won double honors. Toland undoubtedly would also have been selected as the 100 yard king and young Beatty, the seventeen year old timber topper, the fastest schoolboy greyhound over the 120 yard high hurdles as well as the 220 low. But the A. A. U. policy is to distribute the honors among the many rather than pick a select few. The double honors would mean little to Toland and Beatty compared to what it means to the other two lads honored as All-American stars. Being named for the all star team is the main objective and just about all the glory any athlete is entitled to. Mr. Ferris all star school boy track and field team for 1927 is as follows: 100-Yard Dash—0:09 45, Frank Wykoff, Glendale H. S., Cal. 220-Yard Dash—0:21 5-10 EDDIE TOLAND, Cass H. S., Detroit. 410-Yard Dash—0:49 3-5, Earl Flint, Kingfisher H. S., Okla. 880-Yard run—1:55 3-5, Bernard McCafferty, Scton Hall Prep. One-Mill Run—4:25 1-5, William McNiff, West Philadelphia Catholic H. S. Two-Mile Run—9:50, Richard Detweiller, Penn State College H. S. 120-Yard High Hurdles—0:14 4-5, Jed Walsh, Pasadena H. S. 220-Yard Low Hurdles--0:24 2-10, EUGENE BEATTY, Detroit Northeastern H. S. Runnin High Jump—6 feet 3½ inches, Rufus Coly, Ewing H. S. Running Broad Jump—22 feet 9½ inches, Frank Wykoff, Glendale H. S. Pole Vault—12 feet 10½ inches, Thomas Warne, Kokimo H. S., Ind. 12-Pound Shot Put—52 feet, John Kilcullen, Manhattan Prep. 12-Pound Hammer Throw—190 feet, Frank Concore, Hill School, Pa. Discus Throw—136 feet, Fred Weicker, Andover Academy. Javelin Throw—205 feet 1¼ inches, John De Mers, Sandpoint H. S. In picking this all star team, Mr. Ferris said in substance: that he felt the records of these lads should be made public and given national prominence by way of encouragement. "I think that if someone were to take this team and West Indian Committee of America 2210 Seventh Avenue (At the Office of Victory Life Insurance Co.) Phone Bradhurst 0783 Office Hours 10-6 A. M. WENDELL MALLIET, Sec'y All holders of application cards are requested to mail them to the Secretary, accompanied by the annual dues. DR. N. S. Best Work at Lowest Prices in the Weekly Payments DR. N. S. HANOKA DENTIST 65 West 117th Street N. E. Cor. Lenox Avenue New York Best Work at Lowest Prices in the City Weekly Payments All Work Guaranteed Open Evenings Friday, February 17. 1928 develop it carefully it would be good enough some day to almost win the Olympic games," he concluded. We must heartily agree with Mr. Ferris in the encouragement of the schoolboy athlete. In fact we strive to encourage all athletes. I believe that it was the Duke of Wellington who said that the battle of Waterloo was won on the rugby fields of England. Not only that, but sports, amateur sports in particular, have a most wholesome democratic influence. The schools in themselves, in many sections of the country, are powerful democratic institutions. They are gradually breaking down the heinous barriers of prejudice, now existing in our glorious country. But these walls of prejudice, barriers to the successful democratic growth of the nation must be demolished. They must and will be destroyed if this nation is to endure and the public schools and amateur athletics will eventually blot out and away once and forever all racial antipathies. The Amateur Athletic Union, has always exhibited the spirit of fair play regardless of race creed or color. It has proven the most democratic of democratic institutions, setting an example that the rest of the nation will sooner or later emulate. McVey in Garden This Friday night, Jack McVey tackles Maxie Rosenbloom in the semi-final of eight rounds to the Sammy Baker-Ace Hudkins feature The McVey-Rosenbloom tilt holds as much interest as does the main affair. In fact, had it not been for the Rosenbloom fraction, it would have been a double wind-up. McVey has been waiting a big shot in the New Garden for some time. He has appeared twice, losing a close decision to Joe Dundee and then to a Canadian fighter on a foul. But in neither of these bouts was Jack at his best. He was caught out of condition and ring rusty from months of idleness in his setto with Dundee, taking the fight on but three days notice. In his other start, he was winning handily when the white boy took the easiest way out and got away with murder when the referee ruled that McVey hit low. Now Jack is in tip top fighting form. He has had some ten or twelve bouts within the past six months and his fighting edge is keen from competition. He has met such high class ring men as Dave Shade, Pete Latso, and Joe Simmonwitch sandwiched in between several fighters of lesser class. Rosenbloom plans on bewildering McVey with a whirlwind attack. PETER H. BURKE Bennie Butler He is a strong rugged athlete and tireless. But in Jack he'll be meeting the best fighter of the past ten years. Maxie can be stopped for Allentown Joe Gans had him down. But the white boy got away with a claim of foul. Now it remains to be seen what is what Friday night. I pick McVey to win and if by a knockout, it would not surprise me. Those rushing in close fighters are made to order for Jack. The one thing I fear, is a foul, imaginary or real, will end the fracus. Moore and Simms Five all star six round bouts will be the special fight menu that the new Olympia A. C. will offer the fight hungry fans of upper Harlem this coming Saturday night, with two opening fours. Two classy colored boys will be prominent on the card. Jimmy Moore, who came here several weeks ago will tackle Jockey Knapp. In the other, Bobby Nelson will hoop up with Steve Clifford. Jimmy Moore made his first appearance here about three weeks ago, when he held Eddie Tierney to a draw in a special show. Moore made a corking good show when it is taken into consideration that he had been idle almost a year and had just made a long trip across the continent. He came here from California, where he had trimmed some of the 155-160 pound boys who dared to face him. Bobby Nelson, Harlem's shifty crackerjack, has been stepping at a fast pace during the past three or four months. He's a tricky youngster and a punishing hitter. Some are inclined to believe that he is an even better boy than the more sensational lightweight, Bruce Flowers. At any rate, he has done all that was asked of him mowing down the opposition that was tossed his way. Boxing Results London, Eng., Feb 14th—Len Johnson was defeated by Jack Hood (white), in the fifteen round middleweight championship fight here last night. Johnson, the flashy colored fighter of Manchester, England, made a game bid for the honors but idleness of many months had robbed him of his true fighting edge. The Prince of Wales occupied one of the ringside boxes and cheered the contestants heartily. He was given a tremendous ovation as he stepped into the ring and shook hands with the two fighters and the referee. *** Willie Harmon (white), junior welterweight, out pointed Canada in the feature six round bout of the Broadway Arena last Monday night. Lee was the aggressor but the superior ring knowledge of the white veteran off set Canada's aggressiveness. In the six round semi-final, Bennie Hall, St. Louis bantam, and Pete Santol (white), boxed evenly. Bennie copped the last three rounds and the white boy had a bit the best of the first three. --- Chicago, Ill., Feb. 14th—Harry Dillion, white Canadian lightweight, stopped Roleaux Saguerro, Cuban heavyweight in the seventh round of a scheduled ten round but here last night. --- San Francisco, Tuesday—Young Jack Thompson, California's classy welterweight, dropped a ten round decision to Young Corbett 3rd (white), in a fast and hotly contested bout here Monday night. Jack conceded several pounds to the white boy and did most of the fighting. The verdict was not altogether popular. The boys will be rematched at the welterweight poundage for a date the latter part of March. H-A-S-H 1928 EDITION THE OFFICIAL THEATRICAL GUIDE 115 West 131st Street, New York, N. Y. WANTED Names and Addresses of all ACTORS MUSICIANS ACTRESSES EVERYBODY IN THE SHOW BUSINESS WRITE AT ONCE FOR INFORMATION AGENTS WANTED It is most unfortunate that that fellow "Billious" down in Baltimore, insists in asking some leading question, ever so often in his column. Several weeks ago he again opened up the very touchy subject—"who is the acknowledged social leader in New York? That topic was given, what I judged to be proper "airing in this column, quite sometime ago—but it caused so much halloo, that it had to be referred to the committee on credentials. There it has been slumbering since the reference. thought the question had been setthought the question had been settled once and for all. I refer to one Mrs. Lottie Cooper, nationally known as a hostess and unloaded her offerings at a bridge party in the Venetian Tea Room. Such social "capering" has not been paralleled, in this neck of the woods, by one individual—yea! for many, many months. The hired hall, a liveried doorman, a maid in attendance, and caterers service made the lady's venture fundamentally correct. But I must interrupt myself to say—that this grand venture did not get the space in the social columns that it really deserves and I am helpless to account for the fact. Personnally, I use it strictly for its merit and the hostess' eligibility for leadership in the social realm. However, Mrs. Cooper went on to entertain seventy-five ladies at bridge—and please let me say now—a woman, a lone woman, who can get seventy-five women to come to her party must certainly possess some unusual qualities and I would call her a diplomat of first order. I am also of the intelligence that, a motrized conveyance from Overton's Fifth Avenue gift shop fairly groaned from the weight of the many prizes that were to be unloaded to her guests. There were seven guests prizes, three club prizes, and three special prizes. And I am further told that the prizes bore no kinship to the much handed out Boudoir caps or pillows, calenders, can openers or some article that has been in the trunk or on the wall for years. When those assembled had finished battling among themselves for the honors—the work of the waiters began, whose duty it was to "lay down" a course dinner—opening with soup and closing with sherbert, ginger ale and trimmings. All the factions—from those on the fringe of the social border to the inner-most exclusive orders were represented. And before the evening was over the "mob" was at the point of declaring Mrs. Cooper the acknowledged social leader by almost unanimous acclaimation. But at the "last reading" some "hecklers" produced a technical "black ball" justifying themselves in that the "Genial and bedimpled Mrs. Cooper is a resident of South Orange, N. J., which precluded her becoming the acknowledged social leader of the New York constituency. Now it must be obvious, even to "Billious" that we are no better off than we were at first. I gamble now, that we will get some silver from the lining of these heavy, heavy clouds. I chance to say the dawn is here—for when the committee on credentials were at their wits end the break came in the person of our most efficient "social investigator", Miss Brenda Moryck. Miss Moryck has all the equipment and requirements (save cash), for the thorough investigation and determining of such facts as will eventually result in undisputed social leadership. Miss Brenda is a graduate of Wellesley College, a member of a bonifide sorrority and possesses a college key which opens the door to all mysteries. She is experienced in that she put society on a firm foundation during her stay in Baltimore, by endorsing those, whose family tree, she felt could stand the acid test and those whose checks contained the least amount of rubber. She weeded out those who were grammatically invincible and set the limitation of tolerance to the beautiful but dumb. I am timid to speculate on her social gymnastics while in this metropolitan city, but advisedly—I say—I trust she does not open up with those small city "tactics" for the honor in this town does not go to those who look the best but for those who can dig down and bring up the most cash. When the lady felt she had finished her work in Baltimore she adjoined to the National Capitol and undertook to establish the Who's Who—and gave a concise summing up of the Washington situation in an issue of the Opportunity Magazine last summer. While I have not heard any unpleasant "back wash" after this social missionary had finished her work in Washington—I will advance the truth that she must have found very rough treading in that end of the land. Mainly because the District of Columbia being a portion of Virginia is made up up of Virginians—who insist that their foreparents helped unload the Mayflower on its maiden voyage—or some in later generation one of their ancestors was Governor of one of the States after being past master and etc.—will not tolerate the social guidance of strangers—unless they produce something other than a wealth of suggestions. There is no question about the fitness of this social satisfaction to make the necessary survey of local conditions, and if the committee on credentials is fortunate enough to have her accept the assignment, we are sure, that before Charlie Woods walks back from Europe, we will know—who' who and who's through in New York. Miss Moryck enjoys the assets of being able to put her "findings" down on paper and indeed waxes very snappy and pertinent at times when she decides to haul off with pen in hand. I suggest that the lady go slowly about social regulation while in New York. It will be wise to first become acclimated, as women have to, coming from smaller and more conservative cities—i. e., shorten up the skirts, keep looking chic, carry your own cigarettes, know when your time comes to buy a drink, take a light gamble, and see that there is no rubber in your checks and no too long a time limit on those I. O. U.'s. A violation of any of the above might earn one a crack about "small town or little city." Lincoln University Theodore C. Valentine. - @xeams are over, and with then "go those nerve-wracking hours o ‘concentration that one _ vainly spends trying to remember an iso lated point of Sumerian Culture, o: the why. of Plato’s state. Oh wha a luxury to lounge about with no thing to do and one’s mind a pleas ant blank. It’s like a breath o spring, after a cruel, grim winter; it's like the peaceful calm, that fol lows the storm; it’s a reward, that in a measure, compensates for oul prolonged visit with those viscious monsters—Mid Year Exams. * -_ * Pinochle, Bull Sessions, Corres: pondence, plans for the Junior Prom and week-end trips are now in- order. ‘ P s * * ’ And speaking of week-ends the student -body almost to a man left the campus. Baltimore, Washing- ton, Philadelphia and New York know that the boys “were there.” * -_ * “Herb” St. Clair, Dick Hill and Bennett headed the delegation to Baltimore to tell those sweet little Baltimore co-eds and school marms that their eyes and form are the most wonderful this side of Para- dise; while The Junior Class dele- gation of Yaphners composed of Messrs. “Kirk” Jackson, “Artie” Thomas, “Senor” Carroll Holmes, Frank Mitchell, Charlie Walburg, “Dick” Whittington, “Mony” Dow- ling, “Jim” Murphy and Hayes Bur- nett carried’ em round in Philadel- phia. “Markie” Parks, Chubby Wil- liams and “Moon” Burnett with superior ambitions and bankrolls journeyed up to Harlem just to see if the dear ol’ Chelsea Bank was still there. * * It was quite a revelation to dis- cover that the captivating and charming “Ann Howe” that every- one is talking about is none other than Miss Edith McDougall of Phil- adelphia. * _ * As the days roll by the power of the Juniors assumes larger and arger proportions. The traditional swankness of the annual Prom ziven by the Junior Class is the ‘eason for this growth of power nd a Prom invitation vies with the importance that is attendant to lection into the Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences. * * * The Varsity Basketball team ;omposed of Lou Harmon (cap ain) Ike Young, John Sydnor, Dick Whittington, “Eaglebeak” Silvera, Mack Carpenter, “Jiver’ Jackson nd Hawkins left on a two weeks rip that will take in all the promi- ent schools as far south as Dur- 1am and as far west as Pittsurgh. * * * The foregoing list of campus ac- ivities will serve as an introduc- ion for a weekly chronicling of vents at Lincoln, carrying with it , promise of a more extensive sur- rey of Lincoln life and a better echnique in presentation. Lincoln University Credo In perusing George Jean Na- than’s collection of the cardinal ar- ticles of the American Credo. we began to refiect on the fundament- al beliefs and traditions that are embodied in the average Lincoln man’s scheme of things and de- cided to go about the cataloging in our poor way of the rock-bottom ideas of the rabble. We humbly ask that the follow- ing be not harshly criticized for its daring revelation or that no re- sentment be felt by any particular group that happens to come under observation. . 1 3 That of all the dumbest things the average Freshman is the last word and paradoxically he has a paperiority complex that resists all mie at being crushed save worked. upon by the Sopho- seeres. sgt Page | st 4 a 14 IF finances and light in the execution of “Black-Jack” technique. 3 That forty Sophmores are the physical, mental and social superi- ors of a hundred and ten fresh. men and—from the Sophomores’ viewpoint—a more important en- tity than any other campus group. 4 That prayer meeting services are attended by prospective reverends and hand-shakers. 6 i That one must be a wizard at Pinochle before one is qualified for graduation. 7 That the, Refectory menu has been standard since the beginning of the institution and that one can predict with certainty the menu for any particular meal during the next score of years to come. 8 That unseen sweethearts are by description face-similes of Greta Garbo—but investigation always disprove this. 9 That Harlem |Sam Thompson’ is the best buy for the money, and a New York lamp-post has more en- dearing qualities than the best that any other city can offer. 10 That the best arguer in a bull- session is the fellow with the loud- est voice. 11 That to shave more than once a week while on the campus doesn’t fall in the code of red-blooded men| 12 That voluntary attendance at chapel every morning is a sign of mental derangement. 13 That Tuesday morning pork- chops are fairly good but that they do not compensate for the “gosh- awfulness” of Wednesday morning Meat Ball a la rubber and Monday noontime soup. 14 That five dollars worth of win- ing and dining at Bamboo Inn is worth a month of financial in- solvency on the campus. 15 That student officials have a su- yer-elongated sense of their im- portance and that no regular fel- ow would take the job. 16 That the Professors shout in un- 10oly glee when failures are issued. 17 That Social Science courses are Buncombe and that courses in ad- vanced Greek are designed prim- ily for those who have had a fall yn the head during infancy. 18 That a Fraternity pin is a social 1ecessity and that non-frat men in he Senior class feel that their col- ege career has been wasted. 19 That one can’t possibly learn to egulate the hot and cold water aucets in the bath-period in a hort period of four years. 20 That college bred is a four years . oaf. There they are, just twenty of | hem and the surface has been ardly scratched. No-offense is in- ended, we hope none is felt. j Plans Concert Tour Presentation of Musical Programs Scheduled for Prominent Institu-‘ tions in Eastern Cities. ——_ : The Lincoln University Musical Club under the personal direction of Mr. James E. Dorsey, a student in the college department, has en- joyed a meteoric rise since its be- ginning three years ago. During its first year the activities of the Musical Club were limited to cam- pus programs and presentations ir nearby cities. But, in illustration of the self-evident truth—Merit is the best advertisement, the Musical Club has achieved recognition and popularity and is now included in the ranks of stellar musical or ganizations. The popularity of the club is especially praiseworthy, in that, it has never had a professional direc- tor. The reasons that lay back of its ascent from the ranks of un- known muscal organiz.tions to the heights of a widely heralded musical club are the loyalty and zeal of the fellows and the un- tiring efforts of Director Dorsey. Constructive criticism and interest on the part of the director, atten- tiveness on the part of the per- sonnel and hard work on the part of both have spelt success for the club. The club is composed of thirty- two male voices, an accommpanist, accomplished violinists ,a group of proficient vocal soloists and a splendid quartet. Last year this personnel of musicians broadcast a concert from Station WOO ia Philadelphia. This in itself is an endorsement of the fact that the cluh has definitely arrived. Mr. Carroll X. Holmes, manager of the club has arranged a. tour that will take in several of the prominent institutions and univer- sities and practically al of the im- portant cities along-the Middle At- landtic seabord. Succeeding articles will tell of the definite schedule and further announcements concerning the tour. Yonkers, N. Y. On last Sunday night, February 5th, Irene Lena Vandezee and Thomas H. Anderson also of Yon- kKers were united in matrimony at 137 Waverly Street about 7 p. m. by the pastor of Bethany A. M. E. Church, Rev. C. W. Walton. Ruby Mc Leon was maid of honor and Mr. Wendell Willis acted as est- man. * * * The Misses Edna and Martha Reed of 19 Wood Place left this city last Saturday morning for Chester, S. C., where they will spend a few weeks visiting rel- atives and friends. * * * On Sunday February 19th there is to be a monster mass meeting at the Masonic Temple, 5 Cottage Place and will continue on Monday night the 20th to the 24th in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 90 Elm Street. Rev. James Harrison of White Plains; Rev. A. W. Cook and Rev. J. Fisher, both of Mt. Clair, N. J., and others will speak during these evenings. Dr. J. A. Morgan will also be with us. Ex- celent program each night. * * & Fredella Brewer, Dist. Supt. of the Varick Christian Society of the Hudson River District ad- dressed Christian Endeavor Soci- ety at the Zion Church in Tarry- town Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. Subject, “Worship in the Chirstian Endeavor Society.’ es fs A birthday party was given in honor of Miss Catherine Hicks of 15 Engine Place, Friday evening February 10th. She received many beautiful presents. The house was decorated wonderfully in pink and blue. Games and dancing was en- joyed. A number were present from out-of-town. A birthday-graduation party was given in honor of Lester W. Kings- land, Jr., at his home, 123 Waverly Street, on Friday evening Febru- ary 10th. The house was beauti-’ fully decorated with his high school colors, orange and blue. Dancing and whist was enjoyed un- til a late hour in the evening, when an appetizing repast was served on tables decorated in Va- lentine fashion. The large birthday cake, presented him by his mother, bore his name, school and age. Bo RB Serene ra eg 84 Yearr and Still Growing Young e Hamilton Lodge 710 Incorporated GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS will hold their 60th Masquerade and Civic Ball tAt MANHATTAN CASINO, 155th Street and 8th Ave. Friday Evening, February:24th, 1928 $55.00 in Gold Prizes will bezgiven away Music by John C. Smith’ Modern Orchestra Ticketz and Boxes will be on sale at: Palmer's Drycleaning Store, 200 W. 120th St. Tel. Morningside 7923 ; H.C, Burton, 2340—7th Avenue, ‘el, Audubon 8503; S. C. Patterson, 109 West 137th Street Apt. 10. ‘el. Audubon 6066 GENERAL ADMISSION — — — — — ONE DOLLAR Boxes Seating 10 Persons $6.00 Loges Seating 6 Persons $3.00 Cheers and yells were given him by. his school chumms. Mr. Kings- land was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Among those pres- ent were: the Misses Maurice Brewer, Ola Ruth, Irene Fierce, Helen Washington, Ruby McLeon, Eleanor Webb, Marjorie Wilson, Hanna Somers, Marjorie Smith, Eva Hamlin, Rosetta Davidson, Beatrice Jackson, Marguerite Dun- can, Thelma Mc. Allister, Gwendo- lyn Palmer and Marjorie Kings- land, and out-of-town, June Hall of Rye, N. Y., Edna Johnson of New York City and Melba Ingram of Sheepshead Bay, N. Y. Stevanna Winfield of Tarytown, Gerald Seay, Grant Moore, Thomas Seay, Ken- neth Cheek, Wendell Willis, Charles Fitzgerald, George David- son, Edward Johnson, Miller Fi- erce, Douglas Lee, Clarence and Sylvanus Godbold, James Richard- son, Elmer and Adrian James, John Wilson and Wilbur Carson. Curties Ruth. Me £MCULTOC £UPCE OUIks (Continued from page 6) An Interpretation of music Marion Lee The Candle by Edmond J. Kenedy The woman .......... Ida Butler - Beyond by Eugene O'Neil. The woman ......... Ruth Sawyer TRE VOICE: 2... in cicieroce ceininsieeieee We designed our own costumes and built our own sets. From this pcint of view things were very professional. The first play was well under way when one of the players had an entrance to make within a minute, came to me “Have you my scrip?” I told her no. “Well I don’t know a line. I can’t remem- ber a thing and I’m not going on”. She was very much excited. I'll assure you that I was too. Well, there wasn’t anything else to do ex: cept to guarantee the player that [I would prompt her every line— which she knew perfect by when. she went on the stage. The curtain didn’t work as usual —at the close of the first play only. The man of the curtain was so much interested in the play he forgot his position—so 8 or 10 seconds passed before it was low- ered. All the players were upset. ‘It was a flop at the end, “it just ruined my lines, I got no reaction”. ‘Ill never be in another play—I looked like a fool” with many more of these bubbles of emotions burst we concluded a fine bill of plays— in excellant and successful experi- ment. I don’t believe .I realized what I had accomplished—In fact [ was so busy watching my players | THE INTER-STATE TATTLER A being congratulated upon such fine acting etc.—and to see them gloriously receive it, that I had very little time to get any of the glory for myself. We had a wonder- ful audience of a mixed group. Through the efforts of this group and my players an established theatre had started and we have been moving ever since. The Advertisers on this page are seeking your patronage. ATTENTION AGENTS! All News for publication in The Tattler must be sent in typed. Kindly cooperate with us. 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Harrison, dramatic reader of New York, in a recital Friday evening. His audience was large and most appreciative, and he in turn was "par excellent"; living up to his long made reputation. Assisting on the program were Inez Redd, contralto and Marion La Cour, accompanist. * * * Mrs. Emmett J. Scott of Washington, was in the city last week for a few days, visiting her daughter, Lenore, of 126 N. Indiana Ave. Mrs. Catherine Cornelius and Miss Kathryn Jackson were hostesses to the Negro Alumni associates of the Atlantic City High School at their social meeting held at the home of Mrs. Cornelius, 1007 Baltic Avenue, Monday night. *** As Sunday opened Negro History Week the members devoted their session to the study of famous Negroes. Negro History Week is sponsored by the association for the study of Negro history in Washington, and advanced by various educational organizations throughout the country. ** Miss Ora Coates gave a short sketch of the life of Carter Woonson, eminent educator, historian and reformer. Mr. Woodson is the president of the association for the study of Negro history. Miss Julia Goens spoke of Countee Cullen, foremost young Negro poet and read "Judas", one of his most celebrated selections. * * * Miss Julia Goens, Miss Dorothy Johnson and Miss Dorothy Smith won the intelligent tests. * * * Among those who enjoyed the meeting were: Miss Marceline, Neal Gramby, Miss Ruth Satchell, Miss Thelma Bailey, Mrs. Lillian Holmes Smith, Miss Rosa Weeks. Mrs. Margaret Lee Caution, Miss Emily Smith, Misses Grace and Edna Pilgrim, Fred Murray, Miss Julia Goens, Sylvester Thomas, Miss Pearl Jiles, Mrs. Ola Bell Jackson, Miss Frances Cox, Misses Dorothy and Ruth Smith, Miss Dorothy Johnson, Mrs. Maud Wilson McLeod, Miss Jewel Nichols, Mrs. Lucille Nichols Howard, Miss Ora Coaes and Miss Mary J. Washington. * * * Books on Negro In observance of "Negro History Week," the New Jersey Avenue branch of the public library has had the following books placed on the shelf this week: "Negro Year Book," the New Negro," by Alain Locke; "For Freedom," Jessie Fauset; "Negro in Our History," by Carter G. Woodson; "Portraits In Color," by Mary Ovington; "Plays of Negro Life," by Montgomery Gregory and Alain Locke; "Negro Poets and heir Poems," by Kerlin; "History of the Negro Church," by Carter G. Woodson; "Education of the Negro Prior to 1861"; "Negro Orators and Their Orations"; "Century of Negro Migration," by Crater G. Woodson; "Fine Clothes For the Jew," "Weary Blues," by Langston Hughes; "Caroling Dusk," "Cooper Sun," "Color", by Countee Cullen; "Complete Works of Paul L. Dunbar," "God's Trombones," by James Weldon Johnson; "Fire in the Flint," and "Flight," by Walter White; "Negro Labor in United States," by Charles Wesley; "Anthology of American Negro Poetry," by James Weldon Johnson; "Souls of Black Folk" and "Dark" Water, by Du Bois. OPEN ALL YEAR Steam Heat, Room By Day Electric, Baths $1.50 Up European Plan HOTEL DUNBAR A Select Hotel For Colored People 138 N. M. CAROLINA AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Phone 6018 Atlantic City has a new and novel means of illumination. Why, there are so many new dazzling diamond rings being sported, that complaints have gone into the Safety Council that they interfere with the original signal lights. Then too, there is talk of wedding bells in June for two popular young ladies of our ranks. That's good news anyway. *** Mr. and Mrs. Richard Walker motored to Arcadia, Va., for a few days last week, Mr. Hill of New York accompanying them. *** It seems as though we're really going to have the game in Bordentown, which was called off recently. Seems to me I heard it would be on the twenty-first of this month. Here's hoping we'll at least be able to reach Bordentown regardless of the outcome. After we get there. Be sure to get your "—" ticket from "Dick" Allen, our Mayor, before you leave, else you'll have trouble on the way. THE RHETTA BRASWELL'S home in Atlantic City has always been a paradise for recreational sojourn. Is there any wonder? Observe Rhetta's beaming smile and welcome expression. --- The Alpha-Delta Formal Dance this week in Philly promises to be quite an affair. Understand a number are taking it in, and Rhetta Braswell left early in the week to avoid the mad crowd on the 5:45 Friday afternoon. * * * Enid Lucas, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Lucas, entertained a number of the younger bunch at her residence last week in honor of the Alpha team of Lincoln University. which played the Rinky Dinks at the new "Y". My very good friend, Lenore Scott, is on the sick list this week. She's out again, glad to say, but my! how we missed her. *** Many, many thanks for the rain last Wednesday. We were out of school at 12:30 and to the Apollo we rushed to see "Greene Bordoni" in "Paris", an entertaining musical-comedy. Seen in the "boxes" were Ruth Scott, Norvell Major, "me", Alice Banton, "Clarice Brooks, Lenore Scott, Eleanor Carter, Laura Weddington, Bertha Thomas, Sue Eveleigh, Anna Green, Vivian Foster, Eva Batey, Catherine Boddy Jimmie Campbell, Rubert Chase, "Shag" Simpson, Le Roy Williams, and some others. The show wasn't so good, but it beat an afternoon of work behind "bars". --- Monroe Dowling's last night in town, before his return to Lincoln University must have been quite an exciting one. When he came in "At Dawning", all I could hear were faint strains of "The Song is Ended but the Melody Lingers on" and "Just a Memory". Oh boy! Everett Johnson remains ill longer than his many friends would like to have him. That'll never do! The Advertisers on this page are seeking your patronage. Y Drive Goes Over Eight hundred and fifty-five members were secured in the initial rally of the Arctic Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A., it was reported at the banquet to the 130 workers in the drive on Saturday night in the gym. The drive ran for 10 days, closing last Monday night, but the "victory banquet" was set for Saturday night because the two divisions had to be credited with their quota of members in order to ascertain the winners. The men agreed before the drive that the losing division would eat beans while the winners would feast on fried chicken. The Blue division, headed by Deacon J. Henry Rowlette and W. Hibberd Smith and with two ministers as captains led the Reds, headed by Clyde Malone and Fred Mundy, by just 43 members. * * * The drive was directed by Harvey L. Reno, South Jersey Y. M. C. A. secretary, with T. Montgomery Gregory as general chairman and Dr. P. L. Hawkins as associate, and staged under supervision of the membership committee of the branch. of which J. W. Dowling is chairman. Captains of the Red division were: James Wing, Norris Mantley, James G. Eveleigh, Frank B Hamilton, Adolphus Bayton, H. D. Marshall. James Ephraim, C. J. Newsome, Richard H. Lee, and Harold Minus; the winning Blue division was captained by the Rev. William H. Horner, Morgan W. F. Dickerson, Arwin A. Hamm, Leon A. Byard, the Rev. C. L. Aiken, Richard A. Walker, John E. Robinson, William Newton, William A. Dart, and Caleb Lanman. There were six members of each team. The men were seated according to their division and when they gathered at 7 o'clock no one knew who had to eat the beans until it was announced by the director, Mr. Reno. The "bean eaters", ate their fare with a smile. * * * Speakers included: Charles A. Coburn, the state secretary; Dr. P. L Hawkins; H. L. Reno, the Rev. C. L. Aiken, the Rev. Father C. C. Corbin, the Rev. William H. Horner, J H. Rowlette, Clyde Malone, W. Hibberd Smith, T. Montgomery Gregory, who presided; J. W. Dowling, and C. M. Cain, the branch secretary. * * * C. C. Spaulding of Durham, N. C. is visiting in the city for a few days and is stopping at the Y. M. C. A. 章章章 Frank (Strangler) Forbes, famous New York City basketball player of a few years ago, passed the weekend at the shore. --- The team representing Nu chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha that played at the Y Friday night was composed of Thomas McFall, Howard Dwiggins, W. H. Sinkler, Jimmy Dorsey, Ferdinand Garner, Herbert S. Harris, and George B. Fenderson. Most of the young men are summer visitors at the shore and are popular among the younger social set, and several parties, before and after the game were given in their honor. They lost to the Rinky Dinks in an exciting game. score 26-23. 车 车 车 Congress left Washington for a hot minute last week and came to Atlantic City to debate their Educational Bill, now up for discussion. The two senators in favor of the bill were Ralph Greene and Chas. Hill; the two opposing senators were Paul Brown and James Campbell. How they did enjoy their role and such a debate as it was! They discussed, cussed, fought and split hairs so that T. Montgomery Gregory, president of the Senate, had to sit them down. Things were so hot there for a while that I have never learned which side won out. Frankly, I don't believe they know. The fourth annual inter-race relationship meeting was held Sunday, February -. at the New Jersey Avenue school. The chief speakers were Miss Lucy D. Slowe, dean of women of Howard University and Dr. Channing H Tobias, senior secretary of the international committee of the Y. M. C. A. of Back to Its Original Big Time Form The New Roadside Grill 514 S. FIFTEENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA Music By SID STRATTON HELEN LEE and MARY SEAMAN, Entertainers CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING AND EVERY PLACE! Management of GEORGE W. ROBINSON, in Person New York City. After the meeting a reception was held at the new Arctic Avenue "Y." The Leg Julies are about to pitch a formal dance on March 2nd. Tell you more about it later. ```markdown ``` "Peggy" Fortune spent last weekend in Newark. We know that means New York as well. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to "Ye Old Colonial Minstrel Revue", being given by the Oriole Glee Club, Monday evening, February 20, at the Recreation Center. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Walker, both well known as musical directors are conducting the minstrel. This promises to be an outstanding social event of the season, from the advance sale of tickets and the enthusiasm which is being shown. Don't miss it! Benedict's Surprise All hats are off to Mrs. Ashville Johnson and Mrs. Ralph Weddington, with the rest of the wives of the Benedicts put over an "Honest-to Goodness" surprise party for their husbands Thursday evening at Wright's Grill. * * * How those hours did fly while they glided under the enchantment of Parson's orchestra, partook of chicken salad, rolls. ice cream and cake with a bowl of punch to be visited occasionally. They could have kept on a few minutes longer but being folk with discretion, thought it best to let 3 A. M. be the limit. * * * Who was there? Well, it suffices to name the honored uests and let you think who might have accompanied each: Messrs Ashville Johnson, Dr. O. E. Horsey, Johnson Reeves, Richard Mack, William Moore, F. Cliff, John Ridgley, Cornelius Scott, Dr. A. B. Washington. Jacob Lamkin, E. Galloway, Richard Walker, S. D. Wright, R. J. Wood, Dr. D. L. Lucas, B. J. Fitzgerald, A. J. Gray, Thos. Goss, Arthur Lewis. Nat Goodwin. Howard Bird, Geo. King, Attorney W. A. Dart, Dr. Edwin Terry, R. H. Locke, Maynard Derrick, S. H. Donaway, Floyd Freeman, Vincent Bell, Joseph Christian, Paterson Butler. Leroy Meade. Jas C. V. Cannon, Jas. Battle, Archie W. Rice, Clarence Jones, J. A. Domingo, E. M. Morris, Ralph T. Weddington. Atlantic City Briefs The Bellman's Beneficial League, a group of Atlantic City Bellman under the direction of Roscoe C. Fields, have organized a beneficial league in the interests of a constructive program for the large number of men employed by the city. They do not propose to form a union but a powerful organization that will aid the men in preparing for the future. Its officers are Roscoe J. Fields, president; James Banks. vice-president; Leon Fulton, financial secretary; J. Charles Lewis, recording secretary. Cornelius R. Amey, treasurer; Perry Lybnon and Levi Cotton, chaplains; Joseph Slade and Samuel McQueen, sergeants at arms and J. Adger Sullivan, editor. * * * Mrs. Mae Belle Hovington Owens, one of the young society matrons of Washington, D. C., has been in our midst for the past month, recuperating from illness, as a guest of her uncle, John Weston. deputy sheriff at Mays Landing jail. She is much improved by all that the City by the Sea has to offer. She was guest at several social affairs and left for Washington today accompanied by Mrs. Edna L. Weston, Page Thirteen stopping over at Philadelphia as guests of Mrs. Katherine S. Brigga Mrs. Weston will remain in Washington a few days as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Owens. --- Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Williams celebrated their wedding anniversary last Sunday. They were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Weston, 334 N. Tennessee Avenue. * * * Miss Edythe Jenkins entertained friends at a theatre party Saturday afternoon. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore were dinner uests of Mme. Marie A. Sheppard Sunday afternoon. * * * Jesse Stern, manager of the "Dewey Weingless' Setting the Pace Co.," was a visitor over the week end recuperating from an attack of ptomaine poisoning. *** Please note: Items without names and addresses will not be published. *** Would you dare to miss the Tattler's Musicale and Ball in Atlantic City? "The Tattler 1928 Special" will furnish the Jazz—watch for the date. * * * The two sisters, G. Roberts and L Johnson were seen at the playground last week, looking real chic in their freakish coats, all fresh and everything from the big city. Since they have returned home, Jones, Jr., is looking very sad and broken-hearted. Cheer up feller, they'll be back again. The very idea, Roach has returned to the days of youth, play- For Your Attention! It has come to my attention that certain false and scurrilous rumors concerning me are being circulated by certain malicious persons whose names are at this time unknown to me. Warning is hereby given that I will prosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, any and all persons who may become known to me as having participated in the circulation of this malicious slander. HATTU W. H. CASSELLE Sr. HOTEL EL RAE 805 NORTH 13TH STREET Philadelphia, Pa. Five Minutes from Broad Street Station MEALS TO ORDER S. Scott, Prop. J. Mix, Mgr. Phone Popular 5245 THE PORTSMOUTH HOTEL 2311 CHRISTIAN STREET Philadelphia, Pa. ROOMS BY DAY OR WEEK All Modern Conveniences Mrs. Mary Douglass Josey, Prop. Rittenhouse 5794 W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. ing, put and take. Guess he can't find anything better to do. It may be the way they make love in Kansas City but my Gawd, how in the world could Elise make us believe that she would suffer her right arm to be severed from her body for "Dads". That's some more Leap Year "stuff". Better turn over girlie, you are on your back. ```markdown ``` Clyde declares that she is disgusted with automobiles and plans to take aeroplane rides hereafter. Guess there are too many "Peeping Toms" on earth. I wouldn't be surprised if Bell trades his Chrysler for a plane now, I know he would go big. Bye bye Nash, La Salle and what nots. Didn't know that Russ was jealous. Be yourself old top, she is thirty-nine and one with you. Nevertheless, the worst is yet to come. Discussing Reincarnation in the parlor: Said Mae, I'd like to be a little lap dog, petted and loved each day. But Edythe spoke and wished to be a toe dancer lithe and gay; I'd like to be a pretty doll, no work, no rent to pay, I wouldn't know what it's all about, is what Mrs. Williams say. How did you girls get that way? Must I page the warden? Brailey reminds me of a pugilist, he hangs around waiting for his turn. Give the girl a chance to breathe big boy, she has other irons in the fire. ```markdown ``` You are a charming hostess and excellent entertainer Miss May. Your goodbye kisses to all the boys keeps them coming back. Sam, Leon Dick, Charlie fell in line waiting their turn. I'll be back too. ** It must be pressing business that calls my real estate friend to the big city so often. Try not to get your dates mixed up Shorty. ```markdown ``` Some smart Alec walked into the garage and drove out De Lande's new Hupp. They must have had a wild party or a bootleg festival, because the car was found abandoned in Camden, N. J. The Atlantic City Herald is the new sheet in town, edited by T. B. Pursley and Mike Henley. Accept our congratulations, young fellow, and hope that you will soon be a man. E. D. Roberts, Agent, Room 24, Atlantic Inc. Bldg., Atlantic City. Syracuse, N. Y. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Francis Ross, lifelong resident of Syracuse, and wife of the late Rev. Ross, was held from A. M. E. Zion Church on Saturday afternoon. Rev. W. L. Barr performed the ceremony and was assisted by Dr. C. M. Mason, financial secretary of the Livington Institute; Rev. E. A. U. Brooks of Brooklyn, N. Y., Rev. H. M. Smith of Bethany Baptist Church, Syracuse, N. Y., and Rev. Coffee of Auburn, N. Y. Interment at Oakwood Cemetary in the plot of Mrs. Berninggain. --- A pleasant surprise birthday party was given in honor of the fiftieth birthday of Rev. W. L. Barr, pastor of Zion Methodist Church, last Thursday at the Savoy Hotel. The doctor assured the party that he had forgotten all about the fact that it was his fiftieth anniversary of his birth. Mrs. Barr, the pastor's wife, informed the committee and the stewardess board and was responsible for the conspiracy. A large lighted irthday-cake was brought in and a very pleasant evening was spent. Those present were Rev. Ellegor, Messers Frank Parker, George Williams, S. W. McBride and Wm. H. Jackson, representative for Colored Publications. Rev. Bar thanks the committee and expresses them that he is happy in them. Wm. E, Jackson. Billious to Bill From BALTIMORE I SUPPOSE you know last week was National Negro Week. I was conscious of the fact but in writing about the doctors it absolutely slipped my memory to give you some National Negro Medical data. I should have called your attention to Dr. Fojo. Dr. Fojo was born in Africa and was graduated from the West Africa Medical College about four years before the Dutch Captain decided to "shanghai" a boat load of Negroes and sell them to the English settlers at Jamestown, Virginia. On the particular day when the Dutch merchant men hove-to on the coast of Africa, Dr. Fojo was doing some post graduate work out in the woods. He was accidently captured and sold into slavery. In Virginia he went ahead with his work and it was not long before he discovered "snake oil". Snake oil will cure anything, so the credit goes to Dr. Fojo for being the greatest practitioner who ever lived. Our medical history then starts from our first day on this continent and it can be truthfully said snake oil is yet on the market. My reason for divulging the above information is that the Association for the Study of Negro History has asked that anyone treasuring any historical information relative to the Negro, send the same to them. The above is my contribution and I will appreciate it if you will forward the same to the National Body. The Tattler may have the credit for it and you can also use my name—if it will do you any good. National History Week was fittingly celebrated in Baltimore. It was the duty of each and every school teacher to acquaint the pupils with some Negro historical facts. This proved to be very educating to the teachers as they had to first get out and get some facts. As a grand finale to a week spent in investigating and celebrating Negro history a program was arranged for last Friday night at the Douglass High School. At this time, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the dean of Negro Historians and the editor of the Journal of Negro History, was booked to speak but it seems Dr. Woodson has been studying Negro History so long that he knows it is a historical fact that Negroes are always late or absent when they should be present, or present when they should be absent. So on account of the fact he is a Negro and because he has studied their characteristics so thoroughly, he was bound to act accordingly. Dr. Woodson did a Finley Wilson, and did not show up. Of course the Baltimore people have been disappointed by bigger Negroes than Dr. Woodson so they did not take it seriously. Dr. Woodson was not alone in this respect, however, as the Post Office Glee Club and the Morgan College quartette also disappointed. The former wasn't present to nauseate the audience because the mail was a little heavy but there is no excuse for the Morgan Quartette in view of the fact that the school is always crying wolf. In consideration of past favors and expected contributions from the public, these young men should have started early and walked in if they did not have carfare. After a little suspense Dr. Wood announced the program would begin as soon as he drafted some subs. The Douglass High School Choral Society then got its good work in by singing some special Negro selections. It would have done Will Marion Cook good to hear the youngsters stroke his pieces down. After that, old "ever ready", Professor H. Milton Gross, who, years ago recited Damon and Pythias on amateur nights at local theatres, mounted the rostum and gave vent to his feelings by reacting the colored soldier. The audience did not brick-bat him, so he went further and put on some of his special features until Dr. Woodson was forgotten about. The meeting came to a close at a late hour, and all is well that ends well. Speaking of Dr. Woodson and his Journal of Negro History I would like to call the Tattlers' attention to the fact that in his last issue the doctor gave a supposed history of Negro magazines. While I claim Dr. Woodson is good in his line, I must say I am bound to loose faith in him if he brings us another historical article like that. He went on to mention any number of magazines, some dead and some living. He described these magazines, told what kind of support and circulation they had and why some of them went out of business. Some of these magazines I remember and I also remember that some of them were no good. yet Dr. Woodson said never a word about the Tattler. Can you imagine it? However, he did not fail to include the Journal of Negro History, his own publication, which admitted going, was not a magazine. If the Tattler is not a magazine then I am Ceasar's wife and Ceasar's wife must be above suspicion. Why the Tattler has more current history in it than the Journal of Negro History and even has pictures. By giving the rest of the magazines recognition and snubing the Tattler, Dr. Woodson is showing partiality in restraint of trade and if I were you I would either have him locked up or report him to the Inter-State Commerce Commission. ★ ★ ★ THE Provident Hospital drive is over but people are yet gathering in money for the institution. It seems some folks are going to give a play or something in the near future, proceeds to go to the hospital. Now every play has to have a director, manager or something of the sort. Well whether they have to have one or not, these people had one. This general was and is Mr. Hoskins. For a time there it looked as if they either had to call the play off or get a new director. It seems Mr. Hoskins runs a dancing academy for young boys and girls. Not long ago he ejected one of the young boys. This boy was of the revengeful kind. At a later date the boy did what is known in the language of the underworld as "spit his guts up" in the police station after which the law layed violent hand on Mr. Hoskins and held him on a bail so high he couldn't jump off it. The young boy confidentially deposed that Mr. Hoskins had been "running" with him, which naturally called for more talk. Mr. Hoskins was eventually taken from the Hausgaw to the court house where in the private chamber of the judge, the boy was made out a collossal liar and the dancing master was exonerated because the people giving the play needed him like the corn beef needs the cabbage. You can exonerate a man or a lady, but you can't exonerate public opinion. * * * MAYOR Bronering has made quite a few appointments since his tenure of office but there are still two or three offices to be filled. Possibly the most important one is the school board appointment. Many hats are in the ring and there will without a doubt be many disappointments. The latest hat in the ring is Dr. Frank Cadoza's. In putting his hat in the ring the doctor had to reminisce. Among other things proclaimed by the doctor was the fact that he is of Spanish decent. He goes on deep into this subject and tells how there are colored Cadozas and white Cadozas. Dr. Cadoza, in my mind only goes in to proclaim to the world the same thing most colored people don't talk about. Colored people as a whole are decended from everybody in the living world and I hardly see why his predicament should necessarily make him eligible for the school board. At the present time the people are kicking because every representative on the different boards is so white you can't tell them from white people. At the present time they are demanding some dark meat. In this connection I would suggest to the Mayor that he consider Marse Calloway. Marse is a substantial Republican and is sponsored by Senator Harry Levin. He works hard for the party, is a real estate broker, an energetic man and has many friends. If Marse is put on the board he will be a living example of how badly Negroes are in need of grammar. * * * MISS WILHELMINA ROBINSON is spending the cold months of the year under the southern sun. 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New York Telephone: Edge. 0310 Seldag, Pabreary tl, 1988 * Bris Society 200 Bed WSe— ney mau Wane art! a good time. Mhis iis what Hup- pened as told iby Miss B. Ahive Will son: The Club menibars have theo named before, lbut tihave were guests: Misses Julia Midks, MDsw- othy Akinner, Mr. Anther Dumtis and Mr. L. M. Donaldson. Prives:: ist prize Jadies’ to Wis. Bamiice Jones—a ‘“‘amall” jbottle of ainsi perfume. First prise—Gentlenan, to Atty M. 3H. Thompson, why iy the way is President af dhe Chub. This prise was @ llexther waillat sui and key container. : ~_* Booby prize went to ow gid friend Mr. J. W. jlones, who fbr the way is ‘better whalf of thhe win mer of the Jadies’ ffirat pxiive anu! this was a mice “ilkhtle’ bottle” of “Ketchup”. Wow the fourth pine was the guest prize and fhacamie this was a letter opener it foul its way into the possession of Mr. Arthur Davis, one of tthe sticks of North Carolina College. I am save that the will put it to gon mar. Service: Fruit cocktail, creammell chicken on toast, cneamedl peas. earrots, thot mollis. tea. flamer fees and cakes in shape of freunta. Ikow JI want to see the mest of the Chi) members eat this. Mhey willl have to go some. Mhis chub thas wiht as its pastime and this meeting was: at ‘the thome of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis. me Everybody is wondering—wiho is to be the most popular fay iw the big contest of the ILadiies’ Aid Ohulp which closes Apnil fist. Mbane ame four of them: Miss Bessie Wil son, Hair dresser of tthe Geonxe Holloway flaboratony. Miss Runt Mebene, of the Wannenmetia Hizihr Parlor, Miss G. M. Mehame, sie- nographer of the Nonth Crardilixa Mutual Life ims. Co. and Miss 5. L. Wade, secretany to J. M. Aveny of the North Carolina Miutwall. Mb coveted prize is a unost ibeantiifil ped room set and willl be wonthy ot any effort put forth towands win~ ning same. This is the first of a series of contests which willl fe conducted iby this elwb. -_— Cards are out annonuding the mariage of Miss Sallie Velen Kiin- dred to Mr. William Bennett ‘Tare. or January 27, 1928 Mrs. Tate is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. &. E. Kindred of Norfolk. Va.. sac uate of Hartshorn Memorial (wl lege, and the College Depantanent of Hampton. Va. She jis mow exvdh- ing at Hillside Park School of nivis city. Mr. Tate is a graduate also of Hampton Business sebovl aud did special work at Detroit susi- ness College. He is connacied with The Policy Loan and Prewilaun Note Department of tthe Nonth Carolina Mutual (ite Insumance Oo. ~*~ & F. D. Spaulding has been slip. ping away to Oxford every woek- end. I wonder if any one else has noticed it. I heard he had nealiy asked for the lady. Well wie would have thought it. ee & Lincoln Basket Bal] team played North Carolina College team Jast Tuesday and of course Sincoin won as we don’t think ihe N.C. College has been scheduled to win this year. With the team came Dr. SL. Jackson. as one on Negro Prose Writers and Bhawyinte: by Miws Julia Truman, tlie otter by Mr. J. H. Hughson «uu Megro Poets: and. Their Poems. Wuriicall feature was selection from tte: Wale Quartette of the N. C. Cislewze:. a oe ® Wiks Ei. L:. Wade is visiting the al. I). Wewises: of Raleign for the weet endl. a * Suuudhy;. February 12, at Hill Side Sauk Sclivoi! there was a beautiful pweram by way of presentation ot tlie Harmon. Award to Prof. W. G.. Pearson tor achievement in busi- Mess Wendute:. Mar. C.. C. Spaulding, weesident of the North Carolina Mauurall Lite: Ins. Co., was Master os Cexemonies. On the program were J. EL. Ormes,. Hon. J. M. Man- winy,. Mayor of the City of Dur- Renn. bir. W. 0. Flew, president of Duke University. Several musical murhers: consisting of spirituals went rendered by the North Caro- lina College Quartete. -* & Mns:. (Lizzie Whitted, Miss Georgia Pearson and Mrs. Sadie Sumner Ingram motored to Raleigh Satur- dary. Beasie J. Whitted. Los Angeles Society With the coming of two national emuwentions, the pbuilding of one Janze (our first) exclusive hotel andl several large apartment houses amidi last minute arrangements com- pleted tor erecting two beautiful cihuvches, is there wonder that Angelenos feel proud? It would seemu. frankly speaking, the N. A. A. ©. PB. eonvention which wiu ecuwene here in June has a direct Bearing on. this gigantic building program. The pass word is “My Favilding must be finished for the . A. A. © P. coavention”. Dr. J. A Somerville, local dentist, and his chamning wife, Dr. Vada J. Somer- Ville, who ig also a dentist, seem te hawe set the pace for the entire eit. Not only are the Somervilles building a beautiful apartment Riowse on Mast Vernon Avenue. they ane also the owners of Hotel Som- eyville, which is being built on the Norukwest corner of 41st Streer and Central Avenue. The other con- wewtion, which may not be ag vital a part of us, is certainly of vast iwaportance to the welfare of our young women; that is the Y. W. «© . biennial in Sacramento in April, And lest I forget, Philips Chaps! ©. M. FE. Church and St. Piilips Mpiscopatian Church will hes their new church homes aheout the first of April. +_ * * f Beg the society fan’s pardon, but F mast divulge a little more Angel City business. Atty. Chas. Aster has announced his candi- cacy tor the Assembly from the cird district and Mr. Sidney P. Domus: from the T4th. And they both hawe « good chance of winning Aud now for something more ex- Rilawaring! * * * Two of oor very smartest clubs hawe itaved invitations to what Pitewirses to be lovely affairs. * *~_ * Vie ext comes from the Omni Dee fives COwhatever that means) clay iidding thetr many friends to Viedy “fort annual dangante”’, at ile Kulyiites of Columbus Auditor- Sak Om Riu “aed Inst. _ 8 * Whe second was sent by the re- emily orgerined Countee Cullen Club tyage Mise Dubolst). and is given tn tie form of a Valentine pec * * * Yeu weiiaot tink it, to look at Kater W. 0. Ciagiors bul he was eghrer yeate Od lant Tuceday ov tag Zed fe fs fener the par shore af 3 fllifp bplacopal Church of pwidei ius ie She viear, Yale 6 stouié « buge birthday cape eek fare ili one grand slit prise Mrey trading citiaend poke Uh Wedhap es place So Chie comin Uy, bth £6M bE wee hou! ae happy ux YOM ket Siagink a youth of Te wc ON kestrel Nie seal truth of Vater s atk wee wot (he point put SS we do know that be has been at St Philip's eighteen successful years. set 6 Friday will be Lincoin-Douglas Day at the Phys-Art-Lit-Mor Club and a wonderful musical program is expected. This will also be a open meeting for visitors. Mrs. Georgia A. Robinson, the energetic policewoman, has opened her love ly home on Mariposa to the Club for that day. -_ * * Miss Geraldine Barton, the viva- cious young stenog gave a unique party at her home Friday evening honoring the following winter high school graduates: Vesta Edwards of Jefferson: Emma Carter of Bel mont, and Belvarena Brooke of Los Angeles High. The party began with eight couples for whist at 6 o'clock and a delicious supper fol- lowed. At nine o'clock nearly a hundred young folks came ana danced until midnight. Miss Bar- ton’s home is the rendezvous for the younger set and she is a dain- ty and pleasing hostess. *“_* The Poppy Girls Club are foster- ing a dance at the American Legion Hall on the 17th. The Renes are playing. Nuf Sed. * * &€ The G. R. Conference of the Y. W. C. A. will be held in Hollywood this year and six high school girls from 12th Street Branch are going as delegates. Miss Ruby Jefferson, G. R. Secretary, Los Angeles, and Mrs| James McGregor, executive secretary of Pasadena, will chape- ron the pretty misses and see that they attend sessions instead of “star” gazing in the heart of Holly- wood. os @ Mrs. Blanche Morris of Chicago is the charming house guest of Mrs. Hattie Simpson on Hooper Avenue. She is petite. brown and is proving herself the most popular visitor in Los Angeles. Mrs. Simpson plans to take her guest to beautiful Lake Klsinore for the week end in order to get a much needed rest. ._ * #8 The new Committee of Manage- ment of 12th Street Branch Y. W. Cc. A. were elected last Tuesday as follows: Mrs. W. H. Terry, chair- man; Miss Manila L. Owens, vice- chairman; Mrs. Ellis N. Warren, secretary; Mrs. H. B. Barnett, hon- erary member; Miss Emma Lue Sayers, Miss Gladys Harris. Miss Lucile Martin and Mesdaes Gladys O. Spikes. Anita Conway, Tracy Greer. Zora McKenzie, Pearl S. Southard, Hattie Simpson, Dora Gamble. The work of sending dele- gates to the annual convention which convenes in Sacramento in April and entertaining Eastern gucsts who are expected to stop over en route will be the principal work of this committee for the next few months. * * * The Woman's Auxiliary of the N. A. A. C. P. gave a very success- ful teaat the home of Mrs. J. E. Jennings on East Adams street last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. M. G. Pat- ton is Chairman of the Auxiliary and has a very active group of women of both races on her execu- time committee. # * * Mr. and Mrs. Marion Reed, for- write eye eas pp Patemuwn dn Qirantnos Se The Woman's Auxiliary of the N. A. A. C. P. gave a very success- ful teaat the home of Mrs. J. E. Jennings on East Adams street last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. M. G. Pat- ton is Chairman of the Auxiliary and has a very active group of women of both races on her execu- time committee. % * * Mr. and Mrs. Marion Reed, for- merly of Colorado Springs and more recently of San Francisco, are residing here now. Mrs. Reed was formerly private secretary to Assistant Attorney General Wm. Matthews, and Mr. Reed is am ex- pert fire insurance broker. * * * The Fellowship of Reconciliation is planning a dinner for Mr. Wil- liam Pekens, who is expected here Feb. 10, and Mr. Paul Blanchard of the American Givil Liberties Union. Guests will include all nations. * * * The Wroqueis Friday Morning Club's Annual Branch last Friday noon at the Y. M. C. A. proved a geeat, success, Judge 8. Burnell sinoke on the timely subject, “The Five Years Marriage Contract.” Mrs. M. G. Patton is president of the froquois Friday Morning Club. * * * Mrs. Bessic Bruintun Burke, prin- cipal of the Holmes Avesue School, received her degree im science frem the Metrepelitan College recently and was entertained with luscheon and cards at the home of Mrs. Dor- othy Vena Johuson on West 2%h Street. Guests included members of the Upsilon Chapter and the firaduate Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and Miss Clotide Curry, president undergraduate chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha and Dr. Emily B. Childress, president of Rho Psi Phi Medica! sorority and Mrs. Helene London of the Chi- cago Delta cabpter. Emma Lue Sayers. Miami, Fla. Friday ight the HKoyal Paim Dance was given by Miss Rosa- mond Stewart. it was the largest dance given thix year. Yep! I Bay it was. Folks were there from all walks of lif and kind ‘er re- minded one of the old days when Miami was jooming. Rosa, we give it to you as a promoter. -_ *¢ ££ J.P. Harrison wast ax happy ag a Jark with a certain little lady ana Tate really wae just a# merry. All that was needed was more pri- vacy in that private booth. Little Mortimer Jones was there to teach the boye how to tame women. You've got to be a diplomatic cave- man to make "eis like it. Reld was there as loving ax ever. However, his love came down this time. Funny thing about this “Miam! Hooteh”, it knocks home runs. = &¢ # Cudaha Macy Hatchett has at- traction no end. Willie and Tho- mas should he envious of their privilege and admire her. oe # The way some of those fellows held some of those girle at the dance Friday night, you would have thought it great even though you are hard to give in. see Doug Brown, something ix being whispered around. Better see the Tattler Man. AJJ the ladies are very anxious to know why they call Amos “Overcoat Willie.” oe Everybody is holding in readi- ness, Waiting for the announcement of the date for The Tatler’s Ball. It {s to be the swellest event of the season. Reuben Major. Palm Beach, Fla. Bessie FE. Jordan, formerly of Jacksonville, a graduate of Brew- ster Hospital, who now resides in Bethlehem, Pa., is nurse in charge at the Poinciana Hospital. This has been a yery busy seaon. Among the patients discharged from the hospital are Samuel Johnson, Ovell Riggins of the Breakers RPaseball Club, James Spinner, John Thomas Sellers, William Gilchrist, William Grant, Harold Roberts, Alfonso Russing, Ben F. Boyd, Mise Erma Vance, Mrs. Irene Jamex of New York City, Buba Wii Singleton. and Hiawatha Collier of Rocky Mt., N.C. * 6 * Freddie Chappelle, a promfoing young man well Vked among the older waiters, Jeff the Colored Royal Poinclana Hepital, Wednes- day night for Jacksonville. We wis very sick and ff way pitiful tu see him leave. Weadwaijter, Joxeph Melane did all ne could for Fred. die. When his train left af J. A. M. he was accompanied to bis pull- man by his cousin Maxwell Wil- liams also of Jacksonville. Freddte told everybody how well pleased he was with the Qreatenl he rece\yved al the hospital. 66 6 Kddie Bonner, the popular plan ard for Mr. Otto Kahin, and ie is sistunt Charles Chugahbers hive ue quired Weuutifyl cote of tin. All cukes gre wade do wider for Mise Mary Wilson iid Borwksie Wobplit sop, champion cake walkere of Cocopnyl Grove. oo * © The Big Book Ue Pujnetans in cluding Jack Janes ettemfed a swell party Wednesdey aight ia West Palm Beach. os « Pop Dezier of the private ear Adier is stopping at the White- hall. s s s Kid Allen on the Seminole is basking on the Golf Course Japau!- don—Rah! Rah! Rah! West Palm Beach, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Luckey Roberts and party Motored safely into Palm each from New York City on Feb. Sth and are back at their old game of entertaining. The many friends bids them a hearty welcome. e % & Mrs. Alice Hendersun hes just re- turned to Palm Beach after an ex- tensive tour of the Pacific Coast and Mexico. Mrs. Martin who ai- companied her return to her home at St. Augustine, Fla., gnd no one seem any the worst off from their trip. ss & * The Sun Set Dance Hall seems to be making quite a bit of head- way with its breakfast dances un- der its careful management by Prof. R. L. Saunders. se * Say, Francis, if you want me to call to see you again svon, you will have to furnish little more pro- tection on that corner. Too many autos runs into that house for me. 4 & if there is anything you would like to say and don’t mind reading another day, itell it to Billie Knowles and you'll read it in the Tattler. ee The Tatler is always on sale at Palm Garden Barber Shop. W. R. 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