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Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1920, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878, Subscription rate $3.50 per year. ALL THE DIRT UNFIT TO PRINT THE Aframerican elders are all excited again. Eugene Gordon, the brown sugar boy of Boston, uses up eight pages in the American Mercury telling the white folks about the Negro's inhibitions. The Negro, Mr. Gordon says, "standing in the glare of Caucasian ridicule, has become sensitive, secretive and hypocritical. . . . He is afraid to be seen eating pork chop. . . . He is ashamed to be caught drinking gin. He forbids his wife to wear gaudy colors . . . He spends many thousands annually on quack decoctions guaranteed to bleach his skin." Besides he is ashamed to dance or sing in the old rituous manner and the boisterous belly-laugh of the black belt is heard no more. "The old innocent gusto is gone." Since Mr. Gordon's article appeared practically every colored editor in the country who knows how to read has hopped on his hips with a hot rebuttal. Half the chocolate pundits indignantly denounce Mr. Gordon's charges as punk, rotten and oderifous tommyrot. Others concede that what he says is true but contend that he should not shame his race by broadcasting our weaknesses to the world. We think both the facts and the ethics are on Mr. Gordon's side. You never see Madame Midnight's skin darkener advertised in the newspapers, but the firms that manufacture skin whitening preparations are paying off fat dividends. If this is an unwholesome condition the quicker it is hauled out in the light and ridiculed out of existence the better. On the other hand, if the tendency Mr. Gordon ridicules really represents a natural and commendable upward striving, publicity will not hurt it. In either case he has served his race with intelligence and courage. IF imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as the old proverb says it is, then no statesman of equal prominence has ever paid colored Americans so sincere a compliment as Jimmy Walker, the hot Mayor of the world's greatest city. It is true the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt often declared his friendship for us in no uncertain terms and his son and successor has tossed us not a few flowery economiums. But we ask you, who ever saw the elder Teddy balling the jack or the present one dancing the Charleston? Even Calvin Coolidge, the silent and cautious one, has given us a brotherly pat on the back now and then. But can anybody imagine him doing the Black Bottom? On the other hand, can anybody imagine dapper Jimmy not doing the Black Bottom when the time, the occasion and the music called for it? It can be argued that everybody from Hindustan to Helsingfors is doing the Black Bottom, so the Mayor's fondness for the dance gives him no distinction. We concede the point at once. But a certain habit of the Mayor's and a certain wisecrack he dropped down in Baltimore the other day convinces us that he is the greatest admirer of Aframerican ways and customs who has ever gained eminence in American public life. It is a well known fact that if the Mayor is slated to appear at a state dinner or a political rally at ten o'clock he will show up not earlier than tenforty-five. They arranged a jamboree in his honor down in Baltimore the other day, and when our Jimmy arrived behind schedule the Free State gentry drew their Walthams on him and reminded him he was just one hour late. "When I'm only an hour late," the Mayor replied, "I'm on time." Thus Mayor Walker not only keeps his appointments by Colored People's Time. He openly brags about it. From now on nobody can tell us Jimmy Walker is not the Ethiopian's friend. If we had a thousand votes to cast we would cast them all for him. We are not a specialist in municipal government but we have been led to believe that there is some official or bureau whose duty it is to check up on taxicab meters. If there is such a bureau it is falling down on the job so far as Harlem taxis go; at least it appears that way so far as our experience goes. Owing to the nature of our work we have frequent occasion to take a taxi between our office and our home. We always select a 15 and 5 Taxi so the fee ought to be uniform. We have found, however, that the rate varies from thirty cents to a half dollar. In other words some of the meters used on Harlem taxis can do everything but throw a gun on you. Something ought to be done about this. Friday. March 2nd. 1928 C. P. T. TAXI HOLDUPS I am writing to congratulate the Tattler on its change of policy as to the character of its news. This paper has developed to be an indispensable periodical. All of the frivolity and lightness of the previous Tattler has been replaced by entertaining and interesting news items. The medical number was very instructive and productive of much good as an article of proper propaganda. Let there be more Tattlers, stronger Tattlers, and finally the daily Tattler. Yours truly. M. E. ROSS. --- Editor of the Interstate Tattler. Dear Sir: Uncle Remus said, "We are not what we want to be, we are not what we hope to be, but thank God we are better than we used to be." In the application of this to our folks, we must remember that we are facing a new era. The clock is striking Negro. We are being thrust in the limelight of Opportunity; studied, exploited and experimented upon as never before. In a large measure, we are furnish in the ground work of this modern America. To the idealistic Negro, this is no mushroom growth. It may be likened to the steady oak, acorned, nutured and matured, and the dreams of our forefathers confided in our men and women leaders to interpret, have been perfected and today we stand as a group ready to play our part and equipped with the fundamentals equal to any race. Since we know what we have won and it is absolutely necessary for us to know the things we should do, it keeps us ever on the alert reviewing and watching the small points that count so much in the sum total of our acting and serves as an exponent of our character. We too often allow ourselves to feel that a college degree, void of culture (which, when defined, is nothing more than good breeding inmate,) pays the bill and makes that man the man of the hour. But along with education and culture there must be tolerance and ability to realize that which we do not know. All men were not born to lead. Executiveness is a powerful asset; creative minds should be cherished; constructive ideas fostered; and each individual should so know his virtues and mishaps and be willing to serve and be served, teach and be taught. For as yet we are grouped always as a whole. Are we behaving ourselves because we know how to behave, or are we misbehaving because we simply do not care or have not enough race pride to build up and not tear down? In our homes, public places and social gatherings, do we exercise uniformity, dignity, ethical acumen, manly poise and womanly charms? Are we to the manner born? ANONYMOUS. The Uptown NewYorker Singular to Say The Least THE Uptown New Yorker. Private Life of the Harlem gentleman is aware cause of the uniqueness of It has been advised by a tioned, that this celebrity is heard of hour; dresses him black hat and black tie; and of the morticians. At the first evidence of an impending services—no important errands, and all that sort of as the occasion demands his honorary pall-bearer. He is one instance, the deceased, he arose to the dignity of best specialist. There are many the coin of the realm between oleum. It is an undeniable the nation's currency, obliquely induced to notify progressive ever a last breath is drawn, tain of the undertaking consenting thoughtful physician the late patients' families are establishments render court effect the present drive against unessential funeral these ghoulish activities, reture. It is an ill wind which In any event the opinion is appropriated a dead way of THE Uptown New Yorker is reasonably interested in the Private Life of the Hon. William Singleton. This Harlem gentleman is awarded the hand painted derby because of the uniqueness of his occupational selectivity. It has been advised by a lady whose integrity is unquestioned, that this celebrity arises each morning at an unheard of hour; dresses himself quite soberly in black suit, black hat and black tie; and thus arrayed begins his rounds of the morticians. At the first Salon of Death which shows evidence of an impending funeral he stops, offering his services—no important what. He does odd jobs, runs errands, and all that sort of a thing until the services. Then as the occasion demands he may become an active or an honorary pall-bearer. He is a professional weeper and in one instance, the deceased departing without kith or kin, he arose to the dignity of being 'the family'! He is a funeral specialist. There are many ghastly methods of securing the coin of the realm between the death-bed and the mausoleum. It is an undeniable fact that for twenty dollars of the nation's currency, obliging hospital orderlies may be induced to notify progressive underground specialists whenever a last breath is drawn. A rumor also exists that certain of the undertaking contingent are not adverse to presenting thoughtful physicians with new expensive hats if the late patients' families are reminded that their particular establishments render courteous, sympathetic service. What effect the present drive of a great insurance company against unessential funeral expenditures, will have upon these ghoulish activities, remains in the realm of conjecture. It is an ill wind which blows no beneficial reaction. In any event the opinion is ventured that Mr. Singleton has appropriated a dead way of eking out a livelihood. MANY inches of publicity of the Eugenic Bait Lot, the man whose wife's her into a mass of sodium conception theory to the p 19:32. It is to be suspected, invade Egyptian culture until in the bull rushes" story. In eugenic slave babies were his experimentation increased to ous plantation owner. In U. exotic creatures lured out of February sunshine, further a natal selectivity. It is report beauty and breeding, intent approached no less a person her quite unconventional mental perfection would res vast intelligence?" "No, not tual, "not, at least, until we spring would not appropriate MANY inches of publicity were given the recent advent of the Eugenic Baby. The idea is not original Lot, the man whose wife's inquisitiveness metamorphosed her into a mass of sodium chloride, carried the eugenic conception theory to the point of family egotism. Gen. 19:32. It is to be suspected, however, that eugenics did not invade Egyptian culture until well after the famous "found in the bull rushes" story. In this country's fair Southland, eugenic slave babies were highly prized and careful biologic experimentation increased the income of many an ingenious plantation owner. In Uptown New York, the beautiful exotic creatures lured out upon Seventh Avenue by the February sunshine, further advance the advisability of prenatal selectivity. It is reported that an Englishwoman of beauty and breeding, intent upon bearing the perfect child, approached no less a personage than Bernard Shaw with her quite unconventional proposal, "What physical and mental perfection would result from my beauty and your vast intelligence?" "No, no!" responded the great intellectual, "not, at least, until we assure ourselves that the offspring would not appropriate my body and your stupidity." AT the opening of "MEN Yorker rubbed should Jimmy Walker, also M and Otto Kahn. The debor swank first citizen recalled eratic Will Marion Cook a Sometime last summer that censed at the nudity and chorus, which was appearing of virtuous indignation, he theatre and into a telepho AT the opening of "MEEK MOSE," The Uptown New Yorker rubbed shoulders with our Lord Mayor Jimmy Walker, also Morris Gest, Max Reinhardt and Otto Kahn. The debonair dapperness of New York's swank first citizen recalled an incident, in which Harlem's eratic Will Marion Cook assumed no unimportant role. Sometime last summer that eccentric became overly incensed at the nudity and circular rhythm of Connie's Inn chorus, which was appearing at the Lafayette. In a rage of virtuous indignation, he rushed pell-mell out of the theatre and into a telephone booth. It was just at the TAPE MASTER hair. Much to his chagrin he is reported, "The Mayor is a at the Cotton Club." hair. Much to his chagrin he was very calmly informed, it is reported, "The Mayor is at present attending a rehearsal at the Cotton Club." Vera Eugenia The Lord Mayor worker is reason the Hon. Will awarded the less of his own a lady who rity arises ear himself quite ; and thus are the first Salome ding funerals at what. He port of a thing ends he may be He is a prof- based departing of being 'the many ghastly between the di- vible fact that an obliging host passive underg drawn. A rum- ing contingent physicians with ties are remine- courteous, syn- cave of a great general expen- ses, remains in which blows on is ventured day of eking o * * * publicity were given to Baby. The wife's inquisition, sodium chloride, the point of the act, however, he until well and easy. In this case he highly prized the income. In Uptown New York out upon S. other advance he reported that patient upon being personage that final proposal, and result from no, no!" response will we assure to appreciate my body. 'MEEK MOSH shoulders will to Morris O. debonair dappled an incide book assumed that eccentric and circular re-earing at the, he rushed telephone booth time . during . those. hectic months when Broadway's theatrical situation was receiving its high-colonic irrigations at the hand of the District Attorney's Office. Mr. Cook was impatient to get the Mayor on the wire. He was tearing his in he was ve is at present was very calmly informed, it it present attending a rehearsal NIGHTHAWK. Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond WHEN you stop to realize that Lent is upon us, last week wasn't so bad. The Comos got in on the eve of Ash Wednesday with a righteous cabaret party at Small's, while Hamilton Lodge, whose members for the most part are protestant and whose clientele are neither one thing or the other, stepped forth Friday night with its fifty-fifth costume ball that was a classic. So while you need not expect, gentle reader, to find upon these pages an overwhelming array of swank affairs for the coming forty days, yet methinks I shall have at least one good party a week to tickle your social bump. Jesse Four WHEN you stop to realize week wasn't so bad. Of Ash Wednesday with a Small's, while Hamilton Lock most part are protestant and one thing or the other, step its fifty-fifth costume ball to you need not expect, gentle pages an overwhelming arriving forty days, yet meth good party a week to tickle I am notorious for arriving late. At twelve, most Uptown New Yorkers make a party; at one, things are humming; at two, I am expected; at three, my friends begin to wonder whether or not I shall get there; by four, I am always among those present. But the Comos taught me a lesson. Don't bring those Brooklyn folks anything later than eleven-thirty. I thought I was doing a hundred last Tuesday night by making twelve-thirty time, but when I reached Small's I couldn't get in. I got this from a Brooklyn lady, notorious for the truth, that the entire Brooklyn delegation, and they were heavily in the majority, came in a body at ten-thirty. The tables were only reserved until twelve. Result. The hardboiled Harlemites had to stand in line to get in and when on the inside, had to place their correct anatomies whenever there happened to be a vacant chair way in the rear. Not that I cared. One seat more or less means nothing in my young life after a wee bit of scotch. The Comos Club, as you know is a group of men principally from Brooklyn, and this was their first benefit for the Brooklyn Home for Aged Colored People. And it was a tremendous success. I never saw so many people in Small's. As you would expect of Brooklynites, a great number merely came to look on, my dear. I may get that way in the next fifty years, but the rest of us enjoyed ourselves right down. I managed to see Mr. Holsey of Tuskegee, who was the guest of the Lester Waltons (all the Moore's except our Alderman and the senior Mrs. Moore were out to help the cause). Adolph Slaughter, the Eddie Johnsons, Fitz Nearons, Rudolph Fisher and Pearl Fisher, Bill White, E. O. Austin, Dave Cooke, Frank Andrews, the John Fergusons, Thornton Woods, Aaron McGhees, Skeeter Gorham, Jean Holmes, Bobby Branch, Laure Thomas and the Ellis Riverses. *** Of the Brooklynites, I recognized the Edwin Horns and Burke, Henrietta Jackson, the Wallers, Dr. Seabrook, the Ludlow Warners, Bob Elzy, the George Wrights, E. W. Terrys and all the Comos members. Alphonse Tribie and the charming new Haitian, M. George Chauvet were out, the beautiful Dorothy Tredwell, the Eugene Brandons, Howard Beardens, Hap Delanys, T. Arnold Hill, the Douglas Andersons-Teddy Daniels, Ezell Dunford and Dr. Rudolph Lanclos. It was quite a party, but not satisfied to turn in at three, a few of us lead by the Nighthawk, made a tour of the Black Catacombs. We had a nip at the Sheep's Club, took a peek in at P. H. and the Clam house and ended up with breakfast at five in Mexicos. --- How shall I ever get over to you the Hamilton Lodge Costume Ball. It was like nothing so much as a trip to Fairyland. When I got to the Manhattan Casino the half block in front of the entrance was packed with people, waiting their turns and THE MUSICIAN A striking example of synonymous personality portrayed by Misses MARJORIE SMITH and ETHEL MURRAY. none too patiently to get in. And on the inside umptine thousand more people. The doors were locked at one. You can imagine the crowd. * * * But that was the least important thing to the spectators. On the floor were more beautiful costumes than I imagined in the world. And if you please, on men who made far more attractive women than most women folks. In fact, I decided that as a woman I am a complete failure. They had better figures, lovlier skins, more graceful manners and dainty hands and feet. What's the use. I give up. * * * And women were completely out of the running. The men danced together, admired each other, and paid us no mind. Their absolute indifference and lack of self-consciousness was most refreshing. They were being themselves and didn't give a kitty about the rest of the C. E. world. Of course there were a few women who preferred their sex and came dressed as men, but they were so greatly in the minority that they were lost in the shuffle. * * * As for the costumes, the first prize was won by Jack Fraley, an artist in Funny Face. He was a gorgeous blonde in a boufant gown of orchid feathers, set off by an enormous black hat trimmed with long sweeping plumes. Willie Coleman, a powerful Zulu chief with a huge gold metallic cloth head dome and brass armlets, anklettes, necklaces, etc., carried off the second prize. Jack Gowar and Guy Rives who came in the most stunning batiks with their faces painted to resemble masques, received third prize. Bill Justiz in a beautiful black sequin and net gown with a long wide train of roses, won the fourth prize. While to Ardie Moore went the fifth prize. He wore a silves valesque gown and high Spanish comb. * * * The Grand March put your eyes out. It was led by a dough boy in dull gold, costume, face gun and all. Realy a remarkable bit of art. There followed a colorful Hula Dancer, a vamp in a magnificent white beaded gown with head piece of aigrette, an odd brown boy in red velvet and rhinestones, a Spanish dancer in silver clothe edged with red velvet, a damosel in red chiffon with unusual silver metal lilies, a grotesque Quasimodo, a dainty bronze boy in gold theatrical gauze, an Elsie Ferguson costume of rhinestones with the largest fan I have ever seen. * * * Jack Hughes from the "Five O'Clock Girl" came in swank black Photo by Campbell & Bennett as personality portrayed by Misses EL MURRAY. satin trimmed in large flat pearls and topped off by a black hat edged with white ostrich feathers The Spirit of St. Louis was there with a lighted airplane on a staff. Three of my favorites were a dark blue fringed costume with which was worn a white wig, a boufant apple green taffeta with a huge red velvet bow set off by jade, jewelry, and the prettiest boy in a soft white shirt open at the throat and correct Spanish dancer's trousers. * * * Among the celebrities present were the pretty Elida Webb and her equally pretty girls, Jules Bledsoe, Barbara Bennett, daughter of Richard Bennett and former dancing partner of the famous Maurice, Gertie Vanderbilt, Adele Astair, star of Funny Face, Lila Kramer, Mark Hellinger, Mrs. Hobart Henly, Jack Haskell, Caska Bond, Muriel Draper, Max Ewing, Eddie Wasserman, Edward Perry. Richard Bruce, Countee Cullen, Amando Zegri, Rita Romilly, Jack Carter and Mrs. Jack, Nighthawk and Lady Nicotine. \* \* \* The Chauncey Scotts had a box and/ entertained the Maceo Pinckards, Carlotta Grant and Reginald Grant, Nettie Jones, Winifred McCoy and Jean Fisher. Next to them were the Clayton Demings, Harold Parker, Chink David Watkins, and Doctors Woods. Perkins and Payne had plenty of fun; Gomez Whitefield, Wilda Gunn, the Arthur Baynards, and Lloyd Thomas were looking them over. Bob Douglas had Gasson of the concert Guild as his guest. I learned that Hamilton Lodge has been in existence eighty-four years and that this was their fifty-fifth costume ball and my first but not my last. Never no other one without me. THE MUSIC OF THE MONTH Have you seen the Charlie Buchannan in his new Victory Six? And while we are on the Savoy, Ethelyn Smith, one of his attractive hostesses, had on a stunning black chiffon gown trimmed in black ostrich feathers and rhinestones last Sunday evening. * * * The opening of "Keep Shufflin Monday night was quite the thing. A $5.50 top did not keep the orchestra from being filled and the balcony was packed. (Do not faint) The $5.50 was for the first night only. * * * The James Weldon Johnsons, Jack Nails, Wiley Wilsons, Marshall Rosses, Cecil McPhearsons, Chauncey Scotts, Clayton Demings, Leonard Harpers, Gershoeni Meyers, Katherine Johnson, the J. Rosamond Johnsons Harry Austine, Julian Garrett, Besye Bearden, Romeo Dougherty, Theophilus Lewis, Wiliam Clark and Douglas Andersons were among the first nighters. * * * Needless to say that both Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Lyles were in the audience and I met Mrs. Gilbert Holland, (lucky lady). There were a flock of telegrams, flowers, etc., on hand and a huge banner stretched across 63rd St. with "Welcome Home Miller and Lyles". The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale portrait of a person with a neutral expression. The ABBOTT SISTERS are glances stand out preeminently. Tom Swann, who informed me that he was playing the role of Mr. Thomas Swann for the evening was present with a party of Philadelphia. *** For the fourth time I enjoyed the show more than ever from my third row in the orchestra. * * * Carolyn Wilkens has sufficiently recovered from her recent illness to leave the Edgecombe Sanitarium. She returned to her Lakewood retreat and no doubt soon will be able to guide her smart new coupe here and there 'bout town. * * * Evelyn Trice had as her guests at the Masonic Matinee Dance on Wednesday, Freida Brown of Chicago, Jean Clover of Buffalo, Telma Herron, Anita Richardson and Marie Byrd. * * * A stag party that bore the stamp of excellence was given at the Venetian. Tea Gardens, Thursday evening, in honor of Clifford Alexander, prominent accountant, who Saturday married the charming Miss Edith McAllister. The affair was indeed a surprise to Mr. Alexander when brought into the special dining room where a group of close friends were gathered about an elaborately decorated festive board, where a hearty dinner and wines of rare vintage were enjoyed THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Bouchet Day was master of ceremonies and the affair was sponsored by Allen C. Stoute. Among those present were, Dr. Oma H. Price, Att. Ralph C. Warrick, Teddy Daniels, George Rivera, Hap Levy, Chris Houiswould, Kennie Duncan, Allen Stoute, John Johnson, Bouchet Day, Clifford Alexander, Sumpton Caldwell, James Ward. Edward Hill, Crawford Corbin, Charles Moore and Archie Morgan. * * * The Board of Managers of the West 135th Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A. gave a farewell party Thursday evening to Mr. Max Yergan and his family on the eve of their departure for Africa. Marie L. Burke and Isabelle Boyd are having a tea at the home of Marjorie Brooks Riley Sunday afternoon from 3 until 6. Our A'Lelia Walker leaves in two weeks for a three months' stay in the interior. She will divide her time between Indianapolis, Chicago and Tuskegee. * * * Anna Jean Clover, sister of the popular William Clover, owner of the Vendome Hotel in Buffalo, entertained at Small's on Washington's birthday for Freida Brown of Chicago. Fun? Wow! The Independent Hairdressers Benefit Association gave a tea Sun The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a monochrome photograph of a person's face. Photo by Campbell & Bennett a pair of maidens whose dulcet day afternoon at the residence of Cora Davis. The club which has been organized recently with Laura Gibbs Inghram as president, plans to do some outstanding work among the beauty culturists. The officers are Fannie E. Gray, vice-president; Mattie L. Jackson, financial sec'y., Hattie Stith, treas.; Mme. Evans Forlies, rec. sec'y.; Bessie James Chaplin, Cora Davis, publicity manager. They are planning a "Surprise Dance." * * * If you haven't a skin he loves to touch, the Brownlight folks say they can give it to you. Anyhow, it's worth trying. * * * Bill Hearns of Philly spent the week between the Jerseys and Harlem. Just recovering from pneumonia influenza or one of those pests but he carried on just the same. * * * It is with sincere sympathy that we record the passing of Ardelle M. Washington, beloved wife of Dr. William H. Washington of Newark, N. J. Beautiful and charming, she was a brilliant figure in Eastern society and a recognized leader of her group. She had every thing for which to live and yet we could not keep her. Services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at her residence. 321 High Street. Philadelphia Section MISS COOLBREEZE OF QUAKERTOWN At any rate, Washington's Birthday passed out in twenty-four hours; and the next morning was a brand new day. It, also, marked the opening of the Lenten season, a time of year very dear to all Philadelphians. For this reason, one would have seen the folks on last Monday and Tuesday, rushing madly about trying to make that last party—before Easter. It seemed worse than a New Year's Eve. So—the holiday was appreciated as a day of rest. 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 Friday, March 2nd, 1928 Philadelphia MISS COOLBREEZE AT any rate, Washington's city-four hours; and the next day. It, also, marked the o a time of year very dear to reason, one would have seen Tuesday, rushing madly about party—before Easter. It seen Eve. So—the holiday was ap As for holidays, why not give us February the twenty-ninth? I believe that the women need a day —set apart in their honor. That's my argument, and I stick to it! After reading the last issue of the World's Greatest Weekly, I find myself in a bigger quandry than ever. New Yorkers love to "pan" my city as to its small streets, lack of taxis, bad amusements, poor restaurants, incomplete drug stores, and what-not. I feel, therefore, that Lady Nicotine was kind. I don't know whether she was laughing at me or with me. However, I was so happy to have her and I only hope that she will find time to drop in again. The correct lamp shall be kept in order. *** Am so sorry to hear of the sudden illness of one our most prominent physicians, Dr. James Leunon. He is recovering from a severe attack of appendicitis at the University Hospital. We look forward to seeing him up and out again. \* \* \* Word comes, at this time, that the lovely Miss Evelyn Patti Sutton is ill at her home. We are pulling for you, Patti, never no sick! * * * Ruth Walla is up and well again. A reunion is in order. *** Last week was a big week at the Roadside. The Elks celebrated their basketball victory over the Pittsburgh team, Monday. The Hampton boys, after defeating the Lincoln Lions, held sway Tuesday. The Scholastics and Alphas rejoiced in their respective victories Friday. "Sid" Stratton really got away. We do enjoy the Roadside; you can have such a good time. Did you say it was hospitality? * * * Was so glad to see Mrs. Rhetta Braswell of Atlantic City and Miss Bessie Nelms of Trenton. There is only one thing that we like better than your company—more of the same company. 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 W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Back to Its Original The New Ro 514 S. FIFTEENTH STREET Music By SID S HELEN LEE and MARY CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING Management of GEORGE W ```markdown ``` MISS PHYLLIS TAYLOR has the delightful combination of brain and charm. She is a Foyer Hostess. \* \* \* Everybody wants to know where the Foyer has gone. We just wanted to know if you were really interested. Be in form next Saturday. They tell me that it is to be better than ever. * * * Saw the Crusaders buying paint brushes. Don't tell me that the church is to be painted with the personal, artistic touch! I AM defeathered. * * * The Slow Club entertained last Thursday at the Palais Royal. By the way, have you noticed the difference in the management of Philadelphia's most beautiful dance hall? The place fairly breathes "welcome." Mr. Hawkins knows the art. It seems only fitting and proper that he should be given a hand * * * "Keep Shufflin" has at last left town. The Douglass Hotel may have lived through it; but it will never look the same. Did my best to take excellent care of the cast, Lady Nicotine. Am sending it to you in the correct form. Will you please do me the same courtesy? *** The cream-colored Packard straight-eight mysteriously hit town. It seemed to have been playing a game of tag; for it left just as suddenly as it appeared. The two vagabonds—one in camel, the other in racoon—put the lady on the train, and returned with the little sailor. Don't worry, they'll never make the grade! Miss Adah Walls, having finished her work at the University, in three years and a half, has decided to teach for a while. As the teachers in her county refuse to get sick, she can still be seen—abroad at Lombard. All of the intellectuals are busily reading Leslie Pinckney Hill's new book, "Toussaint L'Ouverture." It is, indeed, a dramatic history worth while. Get in line! To Mrs. Richard Warrick, we give the honor for presenting the first Sunday Lenten. The affair was given for the benefit of St. Thomas'. Her home seemed more cozy than ever. She, as always, was a most gracious hostess. The sandwiches and cakes were quite tasty. The guests enjoyed the music rendered by Miss Marion Turner, Mr. Robert Abele, Mrs. Kate Taylor, Mr. Harry Burnet, Messers. Brogden and Boston, and Miss Edith McDougald. It was a Sunday evening to be remembered. Herein lies a good joke! "Four Walls" and "Two-Gun Mac," speeding down the avenue in their respective "Shaucs," upsetting the crowd of theatre-goers, passing all red lights—in their desperate attempt to escape the on-coming "Leaping Lena!" You will play, won't you? ★ ★ ★ Am so glad to hear that the work is to be continued on the Nurses' Home of the Douglass Hospital. A memorial will worth the effort. The Triumvirate has at last given up the ship. Under its management, the House of Many Headaches has been skillfully guided through many threatening storms to times of peace and quiet, through many THE MAYOR DR. AGNES BERRY MONTIER specializes in Children's Health work. She exhibits unusual ability in writing verses for the Associated Negro Press as well. * * * sorrows to countless moments of happiness. The inveterate milk drinker was the first to leave. Scriven, the most lovable son in "indifference," hurried off next. It remained for the hero of the hour, the Blonde Calf, to stand, as the Ancient Mariner, until the last horn blew. Wanted: New Management! Mrs. Harold M. Norwood and her Citizens Community Council have designated Sunday, March 18th as Community Council Day. The main feature of the day, will be a Mass Meeting at Union Baptist Church with Judge Albert George of the Municipal Court of Chicago as the principal speaker. We are also looking forward to Judge William M. Lewis of the Municipal Court of Philadelphia as our other speaker. Judge Lewis is sound on the race question and is especially interested in the dependent Negro Child Organizations and individuals who make contributions will be listed on the program as guarantors of the meeting. THE PORTSMOUTH HOTEL 2311 CHRISTIAN STREET Philadelphia, Pa. Kansas City Society The Parent-Teachers Association sent Mesdames W. W. Caldwell, Katie Bell, Messrs. Bluford and Thompson as delegates to the State Convention of parents and teachers last week. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ronzo Blanchard of Denver, spent the week end with relatives. Dr. W. Hubert Bruce, prominent Physician and Surgeon, is a graduate of Howard University and is As- sistant Superintendent of Wheatley Hospital and President of the Hospital Staff at General Hospital Mrs. Bruce is founder and President of the Directors of the Florence Home for Colored Girls and has been very influential in securing financial assistance from A. S. S. members of theDr. W. H. Bruc other race to aid in all worthy projects in all worthy projects. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones motorized from St. Joseph to visit their daughter, Mrs. Fred Johnson and Mr. Johnson. * * * Mrs. Mary Sanford of Chicago is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mable Sanford Lewis at the Bel Canto Studio and her sister, Mrs. Etta Davis. She was accompanied by her granddaughter, Wanakee Lewis, who has been studying in Paris. The little Miss contemplates music lessons at the Bel Canto Studio under the tutorage of her mother, Mrs. Lewis, who also studied in Paris and England. M. A. B. Among the young physicians of Kansas City, DR. L. M. TILLMAN is an outstanding figure. *** Dr. L. M. Tillman, one of Kansas City's prominent physicians and surgeons, is a graduate of Lincoln Institute and Meharry Medical College, class of '14. Since his internship of fourteen months in the General Hospital, he has been actively engaged in the practice of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Tillman has held many prominent positions in this city among them City Physician for six years, Superintendent of the Jackson County Home for the aged and infirm, and at present is Clinician at General Hospital. Dr. Tillman takes a post graduate course at some accredited university each year, in Pathology or some other phase of Medicine. He is a member of the G. U. O. O. F. and has been Grand Medical Examiner for that order for a number of years. He is also a member of the Chi Delta Mu. * * * One of the events which has caused a small amount of comment is the marriage of Mr. Johnnie Ivory and Miss Stenola Elam. The right woman had just arrived! He had no intentions of remaining a bachelor. Page Thirteen The many friends of Mrs. Barney Everette, who had been confined to her home since the latter part of last month are glad to note that she is again able to be active. The Mu Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (there now that is all of it) will present Madame Jessie Zachary of New York in a recital at Grand Avenue Temple, March 9. Mrs. Dollie Tivis of Wichita and Miss Gwendolyn Olerson of Atchison, were guests of their cousin, Thaddeus Hulsey and Mrs. Hulsey Saturday and Sunday. Miss Olerson is a teacher in the Atchison School System. *** Dr. William J. Thompkins was the first superintendent of the General Hospital (colored division) and was the man who gave to Kansas City the largest Municipal Hospital as yet organized and then developed it to Class A standing and in fact put the profession west of the Mississippi on the map. Anita Otey. M. H. DR. WILLIAM THOMPKINS is one of Kansas City's most prominent physicians. His brilliant career makes him a credit to the profession. Buffalo Mr. Robert Stith, proprietor of the Sanitary Barber Shop, was the invited guest of Mrs. Jesse Taylor, 22 Cedar Street, when the former accompanied the latter to the second ball of the Bricklayers' Union held at the Hotel Statler on Monday evening. Mr. Taylor is the vice-president of this organization. * * * Mrs. Viola McKay of Milwaukee is visiting her brother, Fighting Kelly, former lightweight champion of the West and anada. Mrs. McKay is stopping at 142 Oak St. * * * The Shiloh Female Quartette sang at the M. E. Church at Lackawanna on last Sunday evening. The auditors were captivated by the masterly renditions given by the youngsters. On last Friday evening, the Lulu Belle Company, which was playing at the Erlanger Theatre of this city, were entertained at the New Vendome Hotel which was opened recently, by Mr. William R. Clore. The company was highly entertained, and after this royal banquet they repaid their kindness by entertaining the other guest who were present. 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He is ashamed to be caught drinking gin. He forbids his wife to wear gaudy colors. . . . He spends many thousands annually on quack decoctions guaranteed to bleach his skin." Besides he is ashamed to dance or sing in the old rituous manner and the boisterous belly-laugh of the black belt is heard no more. "The old innocent gusto is gone." Since Mr. Gordon's article appeared practically every colored editor in the country who knows how to read has hopped on his hips with a hot rebuttal. Half the chocolate pundits indignantly denounce Mr. Gordon's charges as punk, rotten and odorious townyrot. Others concede that what he says is true but contend that he should not shame his race by broadcasting our weaknesses to the world. We think both the facts and the ethics are on Mr. Gordon's side. You never see Madame Midnight's skin darkener advertised in the newspapers, but the firms that manufacture skin whitening preparations are paying off dividends. If this is an unwholesome condition the quicker it is trailed out in the light and ridiculed out of existence the better. On the other hand, if the tendency Mr. Gordon ridicules really represents a natural and commendable upward striving, publicity will not hurt it. In either case he has served his race with intelligence and courage. If imitation is the sweetest form of flattery, as the old proverb says it is, then no statesman of equal prominence has ever paid colored Americans so sincere a compliment as Jimmy Walker, the host Mayor of the world's greatest city. It is true the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt often declared his friendship for us in no uncertain terms and his son and successor has tossed us not a few flowery accomplishments. But we ask you, who ever saw the elder Teddy bailing the jack or the present one dancing the Charleston? Even Calvin Coolidge, the silent and cautious one, has given us a brotherly put on the back now and then. But can anybody imagine him doing the Black Bottom? On the other hand, can anybody imagine dapper Jimmy not doing the Black Bottom when the time, the occasion and the music called for it? It can be argued that everybody from Hindustan to Helsingfors is doing the Black Bottom, so the Mayor's fondness for the dance gives him no distraction. We conclude the point at once, but a certain habit of the Mayor's and a certain whisper be dropped down in Baltimore the other day convinces us that he is the greatest admirer of African-American ways and customs who has ever gained eminence in American public life. It is a well known fact that if the Mayor is slated to appear at a state dinner or a political rally at ten o'clock he will show up not earlier than ten forty-five. They arranged a jamboree in his honor down in Baltimore the other day, and when our Jimmy arrived he bind schedule the Free State gentry drew their Waltham's on him and reminded him he was just one hour late, "When I'm only an hour late," the Mayor replied, "I'm on time." Thus Mayor Walker not only keeps his appointments by Colored People's Time, he openly brings about it. From now on nobody can tell us Jimmy Walker is not the Ethelopian's friend, if we had a thousand votes to cast we would cast them all for him. W If we are not a specialist in municipal government, but we have been led to believe that there is some official or bureau whose duty it is to check up on taxation matters. If there is such a bureau it is falling down on the job so far as Harlem taxis go; at least it appears that way so far as our experience goes. Owing to the nature of our work we have frequent occasion to take a taxi between our office and our home. We always select a 15 and 5 Taxi so the fare ought to be uniform. We have found, however, that the rate varies from thirty cents to a half dollar, in other words some of the meters used on Harlem taxis can do everything but throw a gun on you, something ought to be done about this. Friday, March 2nd, 1830 The I Published Friday of every Milestone Avenue, New second-class mailer Poster under the act of March 8, 1830 Vol. IV. --- C.P.T. TAXI HOLDUPS Help! Help! لَعَرَرَ بِلَا : I am writing to congratulate the Tattler on its change of policy and to the character of its news. This paper has developed to be an audible periodical. All of the triviality and lightness of the previous Tattler has been replaced by entertaining and interesting news items. The medical number was very instructive and productive of much good as an article of proper propaganda. Just there be more Tattlers, stronger Tattlers, and finally the daily Tattler. Yours truly, M. 55. 14058. --- Editor of the Interstate Patrol. Dear Sir: Uncle Remus said, "We are not what we want to be, we are not what we hope to be, but thank God we are better than we used to be." In the application of this to our folks, we must remember that we are facing a new era. The clock is striking New York. We are being thrust in the light of opportunity; studied, exploited and persecuted upon we never before in a large measure, we are furnished in the ground work of the military America. To the scientific magister, this is no mushroom growth, it may be likened to the already now accepted, matured and matured, with the dreams of our forthrightness combined in our men and women landed in intergalactic, have been part faced and today we stand we are group ready to play our part with equipment with the fundamental equal to any race. Since we know what we have worn and it is absolutely necessary for us to know the things we should do, it keeps us over on the start reviewing and watching the small points that cannot no much in the sum total of our writing and work as an exponent of our chore routine. We too often allow our workers to feel that a rottage and grief, void of culture (which, when damaged, is nothing more than good breeding innate), pays the bill and makes that man the man of the hour. But along with education and culture there must be tolerance and ability to realize that which we do not know. All man work not harm to land. Exemplary man in a powerful animal; creative mind should be charisand; constructive ideas fortunate; and each individual should know his virtues and mishap and be willing to serve and be served, teach and be taught. For as yet we are grouped always as a whole. Are we behaving ourselves because we know how to behave, or are we misbehaving because we simply do not care or have not enough pride to build up and not fear down? In our homes, public places and social gatherings, do we exercise uniformity, dignity, ethical human, manly polite and womanly charm? Are we to the manner horn? ANONYMOUS. TheUptown NewYorker bingader so hay The Land THE Uptown New Yorker in Private Life of the Most Marlow gentleman is awarded cause of the uniqueness of it has been advised by a late friend, that this celebrity are heard of hour; dresses hung in black hat and black tie; and the of the morticians. At the first evidence of an impending service—an important whirlrands, and all that sort of as the occasion demands his honorary pall-bearer. He is in one instance, the deceased of he arises to the dignity of being specialist. There are many the coin of the realm between vlaum. It is an undeniable the nation's currency, obliged induced to notify progressive over a last breath is drawn, stain of the undertaking centring thoughtful physician the late patients' families are establishments render courteed affect the present drive of against unessential funeral these ghoulish activities, nature. It is an ill wind which in any event the opinion is yet appropriated a dead way of a THE Uptown New Yorker is reasonably interested in the Private Life of the Hon. William Singleton. This Harlem gentleman is awarded the hand painted derby because of the uniqueness of his occupational selectivity. It has been advised by a lady whose integrity is unquestioned, that this celebrity arises each morning at an unheard of hour; dresses himself quite soberly in black suit, black hat and black tie; and thus arrayed begins his rounds of the morticians. At the first Salon of Death which shows evidence of an ingrowing funeral he stops, offering his services—no important what. He does odd jobs, runs arranges, and all that sort of a thing until the services. Then as the occasion demands he may become an active or an honorary pull-hourer. He is a professional weeper and in one instance, the deceased departing without kith or kin, he crosses to the dignity of being 'the family'; He is a funeral specialist. There are many ghastly methods of securing the coin of the realm between the death-bed and the mausculum. It is an undeniable fact that for twenty dollars of the nation's currency, obliging hospital orderlies may be induced to notify progressive underground specialists whenever a last breath is drawn. A rumor also exists that certain of the undertaking contingent are not adverse to presenting thoughtful physicians with new expensive hats if the late patients' families are reminded that their particular establishments render courteous, sympathetic service. What affect the present drive of a great insurance company against unessential funeral expenditures, will have upon these ghoulish activities, remains in the realm of conjecture. It is an ill wind which blows no beneficial reaction. In any event the opinion is ventured that Mr. Singleton has appropriated a dead way of sking out a livelihood, MANY inches of publicity of the Eugenie Baby Lot, the man whose wife's life her into a mass of sodium conception theory to the point 1932. It is to be suspected, in invade Egyptian culture until in the bull rushes" story, in organic slave babies were high experimentation increased through plantation owner. In Upper oxotic creatures lured out in February sunshine, further natural selectivity. It is report beauty and breeding, intent is approached no less a person her quite unconventional mental perfection would resist intelligence?" "No, not final, "not, at least, until we spring would not appropriate MANY inches of publicity were given the recent advent of the Eugenie Baby. The idea is not original lot, the man whose wife's inquisitiveness metamorphosed her into a mass of sodium chloride, carried the eugenie conception theory to the point of family egotism. Gen. 1932, it is to be suspected, however, that eugenies did not invade Egyptian culture until well after the famous "found in the bull rushes" story. In this country's fair Southland, eugenie slave babies were highly prized and careful biological experimentation increased the income of many an ingenuous plantation owner. In Uptown New York, the beautiful exotic creatures lured out upon Seventh Avenue by the February sunshine, further advance the advisability of prenatal selectivity. It is reported that an Englishwoman of beauty and breeding, intent upon bearing the perfect child, approached no less a personage than Bernard Shaw with her quite unconventional proposal, "What physical and mental perfection would result from my beauty and your vast intelligence?" "No, no!" responded the great intellectual, "not, at least, until we assure ourselves that the offspring would not appropriate my body and your stupidity." AT the opening of "MEEZY Yorker rubbed shoulder Jimmy Walker, also Me and Otto Kahn. The debonair swank first citizen recalled a erotic Will Marion Cook as Sometimes last summer that caused at the nudity and cir ohorus, which was appearing of virtuous indignation, he theatre and into a telephone AT the opening of "MEEK MOSE," The Uptown New Yorker rubbed shoulders with our Lord Mayor Jimmy Walker, also Morris Gost, Max Reinhardt and Otto Kahn. The debonair dapperness of New York's swank first citizen recalled an incident, in which Harlem's erotic Will Marlon Cook assumed no unimportant role. Sometimes last summer that eccentric became overly incensed at the nudity and circular rhythm of Connie's Inn chorus, which was appearing at the Lafayette. In a rage of virtuous indignation, he rushed poll-mell out of the theatre and into a telephone booth. It was just at the hair. Much to his chagrin he is reported, "The Mayor is at at the Cotton Club." --- Vora Kuvanin The Lord Mayor --- publicity were in the Baby. The wife's inquisition sodium chloride the point of occasion, however, be until well and may. In this case were highly prized the income in Uptown N. out upon another advance. I reported the patient upon his personage the final proposal, did result from no, not" response till we assure appropriate my body. "MEEK MOO shoulders we so Morris the debonair dap called an inside book assumed for that eccentric and circular bearing at the in, he rushed telephone booth time, during, those, hectic months when Broadway's theatrical situation was receiving its high-colonic irrigations at the hand of the District Attorney's Office. Mr. Cook was impatient to get the Mayor on the wire. He was tearing his e was very calmly informed. It present attending a rehearsal --- NIGHTHAWK. Social Snapshots Cowboy's Dispensed When you may to practise their land is upon me, and want wasn't so hard. The Crown and is on the area of here Wednesday with a rightous counsel party at Bennett's, while the thornton ladder, whose members for the most part are proud and whose attendance we worry over one thing at the other, magged forth Friday night with the Ally-Alth exchange hall that was a stalemate. In while you could and argued, gentle smiles, to find upon these pages an overwhimming way of swear alike for the coming early days, you must think I should have at least once good party a week to shake your social living. --- The Company didn't, so you know it, a group of men principally from Brooklyn, and this was their first humble for the Brooklyn Store for Aged Colored People. And it was a transgender woman. I never knew how many people in Brooklyn. As you would expect, of Brooklynites, a woman, number morally unaware to look on, my dear, I may not that way in the next fifty years, but the rest of us unaware morally right down. I managed to use Mr. Holley of Tukagua, who was the guard of the Louder Wallum (all the Mountains ex- cept our Alderman and the master Mrs. Mounts were out to help the annual), Alderman Managher, the Kila- la Johnsuma, Villa Naurima, Hir- delyn Vilmar and Purril Vilmar, Hill Whita, M. (I), Auntil, Ivura Cauke, Frank Andraws, the John Vargu- nna, Thurnton Winds, Aaron Mc- Ghean, Maulear Sorham, John Hillman, Burtley Branch, Ivura Thomas and the Kilaia Riveraux, IN the HumblyHill, I recognized the Edwin Horns and Horke, Hanc- pitalia Jackson, the Waller, Dr. Beckrink, the Indian Warriors, Bum Way, the Guerryn Wrights, K. W. Perry and all the Common members. Alphamus Trifle and the Charming new Haitian, M. George Chamval were out, the beautiful Dairy Treadwell, the Kugane Brandon, Howard Heardana, Hay Dalany, T. Arnold Hill, the Douglas Anderson, Teddy Daniels, Kull Dunford and Dr. Kudrich Junction, ... It was until a party, but not anticipated to turn in at three, a law of us land by the Nighthawk, made a tour of the Black Coinummin, We had a trip at the Shaw's Club, took a pack in at P, II, and the Club house and ended up with breakfast at five in Maxium. --- How shall I ever and ever to yell the Hamilton Judge Constantine Hall. It was like nothing as much as a trip to Fairyland. When I am in the Manhattan Casino the hall Much as crept of the entrance was packed with people, waiting their turn and 1 A striking example of synonymous personality portrayed by Missen MARJORIE SMITH and ETHIRE MURRAY. home too patiently to get in, And with trimmed in large that pearls on the inside ample thousand and topped off by a black hat more people. The doors were edged with white ostrich feathers locked at one. You can imagine the The Spirit of St. Louis was there crowd, with a lighted airplane on a staff. --- but that was the least important thing to the spectators. On the floor were more beautiful costumes than I imagined in the world. And if you please, on man who made far more attractive women than most women folks, in fact, I decided that as a woman I am a complete failure. They had better figures, better skins, more graceful manners and dainty hands and feet. What's the use, I give up. --- And women were completely out of the running. The men danced together, admired each other, and paid us no mind. Their absolute indifference and lack of self-care surrender was most refreshing. They were being themselves and didn't give a kiddy about the rest of the C, R, world. Of course there were a few women who preferred their sex and came dressed as men, but they were no greatly in the minority that they were lost in the shuffle. # An for the continues, the first prize was won by Jack Frasley, an artist in Funny Face, Sir was a gorgeous blonde in a beautiful gown of orchid turtles, sat off by an amorous black hat trimmed with long sweeping plumes. Willie Cotton made a powerful Zinn chint with a huge gold matte cloth hand down and brace armlets, ankleties, necklaces, etc., carried off the second prize, Jack Hower and Guy River who came in the most stunning attire with their faces painted in rainbow mountains, received third prize, Bill Smith in a beautiful black ankle and nail gown with a bray with white scales of cream, was the bravery golden. While in Astoria Moore wore the white golden, she wore a other red however golden and which magnificently smoked. --- black black black Photo by Campbell & Bennett is personality portrayed by Missen M. MURRAY. satin trimmed in large flat pearls and topped off by a black hat edged with white ostrich feathers The Spirit of St. Louis was there with a lighted airplane on a staff Three of my favorites were a dark blue fringed costume with which was worn a white wig, a houndstooth applain green taffeta with a huge red velvet how sat off by India, jewelry, and the prattiest boy in a soft white shirt open at the throat and correct Spanish dance's trousers. ```markdown ``` Among the celebrities present were the pretty Kilda Webb and her equally pretty girl, Julax Bladson, Barbara Hannett, daughter of Richard Hannett and former dancing partner of the famous Maurice, Garth Vandorhill, Adela Anstair, star of Funny Face, Lilah Kramer, Mark Hallinger, Mrs. Hobart Honey, Jack Haskell, Caskin Wond, Muriel Draper, Max Kwing, Kedie Wasserman, Edward Perry, Edward Bruce, Countrys Cullan, Amanda Zagrt, Lita Hornilly, Jack Carter and Mrs. Jack, Nighthawk and Lady Nicotina. --- The Chamney Scotts had a box and/ or entertained the Macao Pichards, Carolina Grant and Reginald Grant, Natalie Jones, Winifred McCoy and John Fisher. Next to them were the Clayton Damings, Harold Parker, Chink David Watkins, and Inctors Woods. Parkins and Payne had plenty of fun; Gomez Whitfield, Wilda Gunn, the Arthur Braynards, and Iloyd Thomas were looking them over. Bob Douglas had Gasson of the concert Guild as his guest. --- I learned that Hamilton Tudor has been in existence eighty four years and that this was their fifty- ninth costume hall and my first but not my last. Never no other one without me. Have you seen the Charles Macrae shown in his new Victory His? And while we are on the Navy, Katherine Smith, now at his altitude, have seen him, and was a witness when stationed down trenamed in private waters in South Africa and Rhodesia last Sunday evening. The opening of "Keep Shallow in Monday night was quite the thing. A $5.50 toy did not keep the or children from being filled and the holiday was packed. (Do not fault) The $5.50 was for the first night only. The James Weldon Johnson, Jack Nails, Wiley Williams, Marshall Brown, Carl McPhearsons, Chauway Kells, Clayton Jennings, Laward Hargers, Geraldent Meyers, Katherine Johnson, the J. Brown and Johnson Harry Audine Jillian Garrell, Burye Jarraden, Brown Douglaserty, Thomas Jawson Lewis, William Clark and Douglas Anderson were among the first fighters. Needless to say that both Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Lyles were in the audience and I met Mrs. Gilbert Holland, (Lucky lady). There were a flock of telegrams, flowers, etc., on hand and a huge banner stretched across Bird Street with "Welcome Home Miller and Lyles". ```markdown ``` THE MUSIC The ABBOTT SISTERS are a pair of maidens whose dutile glances stand out preeminently. The ABBOTT SISTERS are glances stand out precinctly. --- Tom Swann, who informed me that he was playing the role of Mr. Thomas Swann for the evening was present with a party of Philadelphia. For the fourth time I enjoyed the show more than ever from my third row in the orchestra. Carolyn Wilkens has sufficiently recovered from her recent illness to leave the Edgacombe Manitoba. She returned to her Lakewood retreat and no doubt soon will be able to guide her smart new coupe here and there 'bout town. Evelyn Trice had an hour guests at the Masonic Matinee Dance on Wednesday, Fredda Brown of Chicago, Jean Clover of Buffalo, Tolma Harron, Anita Richardson and Maria Byrd. A stag party that bore the stamp of excellence was given at the Vanation, Tan Gardens, Thursday evening, in honor of Clifford Alexander, prominent accountant, who Saturday married the charming Miss Kathleen McAllister, The affair was indeed a surprise to Mr. Alexander when brought into the special dining room where a group of close friends were gathered about an elaborately decorated festive board, where a hearty dinner and wine of rare vintage were enjoyed --- --- --- --- --- --- THE INTER-STATE TATTLE Bruchet Day was master of corenunion and the affair was sponsored by Allon C. Stoute. Among those present were, Dr. Oma M. Price, All. Ralph C. Warrick, Toddy Daniels, George Rivera, Hap Levy, Chris Houlswould, Kenneth Duncan, Allon Stoute, John Johnson, Bruchet Day, Clifford Alexander, Kumpton Culdwell, James Ward, Edward Hill, Crawford Corbin, Charles Moore and Archie Moran. The Board of Managers of the West 125th Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A. gave a farewell party Thursday evening to Mr. Max Yergen and his family on the eve of their departure for Africa. Marie L. Burke and Isabelle Boyd are having a tea at the home of Marjorie Brooks Riley Sunday afternoon from 8 until 6. Our A'Lella Walker leaves in two weeks for a three months' stay in the interior. She will divide her time between Indianapolis, Chicago and Tuskegee. Anna Jean Clover, sister of the popular William Clover, owner of the Vendome Hotel in Buffalo, entertained at Small's on Washington's birthday for Freida Brown of Chicago. Fun? Wow! The Independent Hairdressers Benefit Association gave a tea Sun Photo by Campbell & Bennett a pair of maidens whose dutcet day afternoon at the residence of Cora Davis. The club which has been organized recently with Laura Gibbs Inghram as president, plans to do some outstanding work among the beauty culturists. The officers are Fannie L. Gray, vice-president; Mattie L. Jackson, financial sec'y.; Mattie Smith, trans.; Mme. Ivans Forliss, rec. sec'y.; Bessie James Chaplin, Cora Davis, publicity manager. They are planning a "Surprise Dance." * * If you haven't a skin he loves to touch, the Brownlight folks say they can give it to you. Anyhow, it's worth trying. Bill Hearns of Philly spent the week between the Jerseys and Harlem. Just recovering from pneumonia influenza or one of those posts but he carried on just the same. It is with sincere sympathy that we record the passing of Ardelle M Washington, beloved wife of Dr. William H. Washington of Newark, N. J. Beautiful and charming, she was a brilliant figure in Eastern society and a recognized leader of her group. She had every thing for which to live and yet we could not keep her. Services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at her residence, 321 High Street. --- --- --- --- ```markdown ``` --- Every once in a while one gets an opportunity to get more to the square dollar than one bargains for. Such incidents are few, very few, and far between. The Daily News, sometime ago, reported that one of its reporters tried in desperation to bargain a twenty-dollar bill for the price of a sixty-cents taxi ride, and found no takers. The Monster Midnite Benefit at the Alhambra Theatre, Tuesday March 6th, is, by way of comparison, duplicating this event. Under the able direction of George H. Caldwell, the greatest array of Broadway Stars ever to assemble north of Times Square, will be offered for the public's entertainment on that evening. It would be good policy to mention some of the names of the many stars appearing to support this statement, but a second thought, proves this unadvisable. Because of the long list of stars the omission of any one of them would be a gross injustice. Let it suffice that a half dozen of Broadway's best performances could not offer a more formidable galaxy of stars. When Broadway is brought to the door of Harlem in a one night performance which could hardly be duplicated anywhere the suggestion is appropriate that no better time than now comes bidding to let not a "twenty to one shot" fail one. Caldwell has been known to do things well, this time he does them better. It isn't often that the theatre-goer of Harlem gets a run for his money. Especially when the mediocrity of the stage's offering is considered. Here among all places prices are top-notch for "below the grade" performances. The least that one should expect is a fair return for one's cash. Without delving into the quality of the performance to be tendered at the Alhambra on Tuesday it is safe to say that more than a fair return will be cramped into one night per square dollar cost than can be crammed in three nights on Broadway in its best. --- Harlem THE LAFAYETTE--Irvin Miller presents "Harlem's Frivolities" featuring a group of clever entertainers, including the Galloway Sisters, Rucker and Perrin, the black-faced and Chinese comic entertainers inimitable, Irvin Miller, Meria Marquez, Oma Walsh and Six Piano Friends. Paul Craig and his Silver Slipper Serenaders play some numbers that wont wait. This is an unusual combination in more ways than one. Five of the boys are nephews of Mr. Rucker, of Rucker and Perrin, under whose management they are at present. Burrell Lovinggood, is a piano roll artist, Calvin Batesmal is the trick banjoist, Paul Craig, the director, also plays the piano (they have two). Besides rendering marvelous melodies, those boys can entertain, and how! * * * THE ALIAMBRA----" Flying High" is a delightfully humorous musical comedy. You'll have a high fun flight with all your old favorites, and many new-comers, who will delight you. Sandy Burns, Viola McCoy, Sam Manning, Slim Henderson, Ethel Ridley, Zuora, Mantan, Amanda Randolph, and the Sixteen Harlem Darlings, who dance right down, are piloting the planes. Extra Midnight Show every Wednesday night. Photoplay feature—Lila Lee in "The Midnight Girl." --- HURTIG AND SEAMON'S "Sporty Windows" is the new burlesque presented this week at Hurtig and Seamon's Harlem Music Hall Revue. Among the prominent members of the cast are Charles Levine, Dew and Stone,Al Allen and Kitty Le Roy. THE LINCOLN--The big drawing card at the Lincoln this week is "Sidewalks of Harlem" featuring on all star cast including Freddy Robinson, Emma Jackson, Slim Thompson, Maud Mills, Monte Hawley and Eleanor Johnson. The ten Brown Tiller Girls add spice to an already tasty program. Photoplay feature-Fred Thompson in "Jesse James." Night Clubs BAMBOO INN-It enters to a pleased public, Serves Chinese and American foods that delight customers with the most delicate appetites. Marjorie Sipp and Katy Crippen are entertainers who will win your approval. Henry Supara and his Bamboo Inn Orchestra furnish the music. Seventh Avenue, between 139th and 140th Streets. BARON'S EXCLUSIVE CLUB Good food, marvelous music, a lovely revue; those are only a few of the things that make this one of Harlam's most popular night clubs; 124th Street and Seventh Avenue. --- CAPITOL, PALACE-Joo Turner's Harmony Symphonians; Fred Gray, Nora Collin, Jonnie Love, Clarence Young, Jonnie Hall, and a beautiful chorus are the prerequisites for affording anyone a full evening's entertainment. Lonox Avenue, between 139th and 140th Streets. --- CONNIE'S INN-Connie's Inn Revue alone would be sufficient drawing card, but added to this are the tempting menu, music, just everything to give the proper atmosphere. Seventh Avenue at 131st Street. --- LENOX AVENUE CLUB--The best place to continue your night club activities. A cozy stall to chat, a table that commands full view of the entertainers, poppy music, as long as you care to enjoy it. Lenox Avenue at 143rd Street. SMALL'S PARADISE--If you haven't heard Charlie Johnson's Paradise Ten, you ought to, and soon, Music that you wont forget, a marvelous revue, no cover charge, (Continued from Column 2) Broadway "AND SO TO BED"—Old Samuel Poppy brought directly to you from the pages of his remarkable diary. Roberta Brown represents our group as the kitchen wench. Bijou Theatre, 45th Street, west of Broad way. --- "COQUETTE"—A beautiful story of the southland. Helen Hayes as the charming and sophisticated daughter of an old aristocrat. Youthful romance, and love that rises above all obstacles. Abbie Mitchell doing a role as Coquette's faithful mamy. Elliott's Theatre, 48th Street, west of Broadway. * * * "GOLDEN DAWN"—A delightful mixture of operetta and native chorus. Still playing to overflowing balconies. Hammerstein's Theatre. 53rd Street at Broadway. * * * KEEP SHUFFLIN' Comedy, songs, dances, costumes, lovely ladies, and handsome men inconceivable. Miller and Lyles at their best. Daly's Theatre, 63rd Street, beginning Monday, February 27. ```markdown ``` "LOVELY LADY"—French bedroom farce with Eloise Bennett heading a pulcritudinous white chorus. Harris Theatre, 42nd Street, west of Broadway. --- "MARCO MILLIONS"...A satirical study of Marco Polo done by Eugene O'Neil. William Edmunson is convincing as a driver of slaves. Guild Theatre, 52nd Street, west of Broadway. --- "MEEK MOSE"—Original Lafayette players interpreting Texas life as conceived by Frank Wilson, not as good a playwright as is "Porgy." Princess Theatre, 39th Street, west of Broadway. --- "PORGY"Frank Wilson, Rose McClendon, Jack Carter, Evelyn Ellis, and an able cast in a fine presentation of Charleston life in Catfish Row. Republic Theatre, 42nd Street, west of Broadway. --- "SHOW BOAT"---Marvelous Jules Bledsoe, an all colored cast of 47, directed by Barbour and Vodrey. Blanche Thomas, J. Mardo Brown, Estelle Lloyd, Lewis Johnson, James Lilard, and twelve Elida Webb Girls lend their able support. A musical sensation. Ziegfeld Theatre, Sixth Avenue, and 54th Street. --- "THE SHANNONS OF BROADWAY" Mr. and Mrs. Gleason in an amusing sketch of the lives of theatrical people. Martin Wilson is the "tight' colored porter. Martin Beck Theatre, 46th Street and 8th Avenue. --- "THE TRIAL OF MARY DUGAN" ---Oscar Polk scores a big hit as the elevator boy in this interesting drama. George Jean Nathan says that Polk's acting is one of the highlights of the theatrical season. Since his evidence is such an important contribution to the State, his examination is quite a long one. Folk receives the largest applause in the entire play. National Theatre, 51st Street, west of Broadway. ```markdown ``` "ROPE"A story of the lynch laws in the south, taken from the popular novel "Teeftallow." The hero is Teeftallow, a fellow who believess in the existence of lynching as the correct medium of restoring order. On his way to head a mob, he stops to seduce his girl; thereby missing the mob. When the mob finds out why he was not present, he becomes a victim of its violence himself. This is quite enough to convince Teeftallow that he has been laboring under false impressions. There are no colored actors in this play. Those who take such roles are the old-fashioned corked type, which is decidedly passive. Biltmore Theatre, 47th Street, west of Broadway. Harlem's Biggest Event (Fifth Annual) Monster Midnite Benefit Gambol KEITH-ALBEE THEATRE BOYS ALHAMBRA THEATRE SEVENTH AVENUE & 135TH STREET Jack Osterman and Frank Fay, Masters of Ceremonies Julius Lenzberg and his Hippodrome Orchestra Tickets on sale at Alhambra Box Office, Odessa, 3208 7th Avenue, Johnnie Jackson Restaurant, 3207 7th Ave., Jackson Drug Store, 3208 7th Avenue. Buy your tickets now and avoid disappointments THE SHOW STARTS AT 12:45 SHAPE Jintoum Saya Opus W Monday evening the firm of Miller and Lyles returned to Daly's 63rd Street Theatre, their original lucky spot, with the fourth book of the diverting annals of Jintown. The current opus bears the somewhat reminiscent title "Keep Shuffling." It falls considerably below "Runnin' Wild" and "Rang Tang" in music and dancing but rises superior to them in the freshness and vigor of its comedy. In fact, it almost achieves the hilarity of "Shuffle Along"--but not quite. The humor of "Keep Shuffling" is not of the wisecrack variety. It is that more pungent, satisfying and lasting mirth that bubbles spontaneously from folks close to the earth, and in the hands of Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles it is played out of this world. Although several impressive names are responsible for the music the tunes are by no means inspiring. The dancer is not any too hot either, except that offered by Honey Brown who has a pretty talent for toe dancing. Clarence Robinson's sheik clothes are a pleasure to the eye and his mellow singing voice is a delight to the ear. Josephine Hall almost spoils the show by not appearing often enough while Johnny Vigal threatens the same effect by making his appearance too frequent. The chorus is slightly but appreciably below the usual Miller-Lyles standard in speed and verse. Even at that it isn't half bad. In spite of its tepidness on the lyrical side "Keep Shuffling" is Harlem's B (Fifth A Monster Benefit KEITH-ALBEE T ALHAMBR TUESDAY, Direction of GEORG The Greatest Array Ever Gathered North WILL, MAHONEY ALEXANDRIA & OLNEN JEAN BEDINI & ANTHUR JONITA & BUZZ CHAIN & ARCHER DEWEY WINEGLASS DANCING DEMONS DUCKETT & CONWAY FRANK FAY ALLEN FONTER GIRLN ANITOL, FRIEDLANDER GIRLJE & HER CYCLONEN VRED KINNLEY & CO, JIM McWILLIAMS CONNIE'S INN REVUE 4 PEPPER SHAKERS Jack Osterman and Frank B Julius Lenzberg and his Frank Sullivan and Pat S Tickets on sale at Albambram Box Johnnie Jackson Restaurant 2367 3806 716 7 Buy your tickets now and THE SHOW STARTS THE INTER-STATE TATTLE bound to keep you laughing with its gorgeous comedy. Aubrey Lyle's impassioned oration on the root of all evil is a genuine side-splitter; and Miller's subtle negotiations with his wife on the delicate subject of dinner for a guest is a corker. They have packed so much rich humor in their lines one wonders why they insist on appearing in blackface. The quality of material is not improved any by cork and they, at least, are capable of putting it over with a punch on its merit. One wonders, too, why they keep Josephine Hall on the pay roll with out giving her something adequate to do with her fine voice. THEOPHILUS LEWIS Harlem Harlem (Continued on Column 5) popular prices. Seventh Avenue, S. W. corner of 135th Street. SUGAR CANE CLUB They say that the sky is their limit, and you'll agree with them if you like the best of everything in the way of paramount entertainment. Original Barn Dance and Country Store every Thursday Night. Fifth Avenue, between 134th and 135th Streets. --- SAVOY A ballroom beautiful beyond words. Two wonderful bands, Chinese and American foods; charming hostesses, nothing has been omitted in order that their guests may have the best time imaginable. Lenox Avenue, between 140th and 141st Streets, # WORLD TEA GARDEN A fastidious Chinese American Cafe, Spacious and beautiful. Jackson's Symcopators furnish irresistible music. Lenox Avenue, at 140th Street. Biggest Event (annual) Midnite Gambol THEATRE BOYS A T HEATRE SEVENTH AVEN. & 135TH STREET MARCH 6th E W. CALDWELL. of Broadway Stars h of Times Square 3 JOE COOK JACK ONVERMAN NISHAW & LEE PEAKNON SKOTHEN TED TIDMAN'S TINMISSION GEORGOK SKOADHURNT OSHI NTATK UNIVERNITY ORCHESTRA THE DALEM JENNE WADE, Jr. BERT LAKK NTEWART & OLIVK COLUMBIA COMDY 4 NENATOR MURPHY CHISAT & TOKTONI THIKY KYANN JORDAN & LEE ay, Masters of Ceremonies Hippodrome Orchestra Schwartz, Stage Directors Office, Odense, 2206 7th Avenue, 7th Ave., Jackson Drug Mine, Avenue, I avoid disappointments AT 12:15 MIDAY Little Theatre Foregrounds By Monday Winfield WE have covered a great deal of matter as to the building of a real art theatre and for this reason we are justified for taking such a large jump up to the present. Of course the most paramount thing on our minds and the minds of the theatre going public is our next production—"Salome", by Oscar Wilde. The first thing about this play is to decide if it is a play for a little theatre? Yes it is. All plays are for all theatres if they are produced correctly. "Salome" is a tremendous undertaking simply because it has to be done by so many players in so many ways—for this reason it is more interesting. After two bills of plays at the library on 185th Street where our workshop was located, we found it impossible to produce larger plays there. It was the question of production difficulties. What we needed was a permanent workshop of our own, and the only way to get one was to work good and hard for it. This is the reason why Salome will have its initial performance at midnight at the Alhambra on Friday evening, March 9th. There are but two weeks left and our workshop is busy turning out music, scenery, costumes and other necessities for the theatre. There can be hardly anything more exciting than this period of preparing for production. In this artical I will make an effort to let you know what we are planning in general for our theatre. Now that our program is arranged we can well afford to talk of it. Salome of course, will be the featured thing for the evening we are styling the lines, play and the costumes—this, of course, will lend to the interesting part of the production. Speaking of the settings they will be very simple with the most effective lighting. Let us take a look in general at the play. We will find it first, the most sensational tragedy ever written—second the most talked of piece of literature and the deepest of drama being emotional and mental. And because of these two last reasons we have developed the play into two acts. This does not break the continuity of the idea but helps to build up a tremendous emotional effect on the audience. Whenever this play is discussed the first thing to cross the average mind is the dance of the seven yells. Lots of people think we will omit it. I don't know why we should. To me it is part of the play, not an incidental fact to be overlooked. Now we'll say something as to our workshop help. Our costumes will be executed by our players with the help of Kathleen Kirkwood of the Triangle Theatre, Harold Curtis Brown is responsible for the seven veils, boots and sandals are from Pinero's Boot Shop. I'm doing the settings and the lighting and general design of production. Our cast will include Mae Lee, Oliva Moore, Ethel Hawyer, Gertrude Mae Hill, Lillian Hawkins Jackson, Royde Coverly, Albert W. Patrick , B. D'Andie, Andrew Choytee, Granville Jordan, Albert Eton, and others. To offset our bill we are preceding the curtain with the epic pantomime "ongo" by Vachel Landsay. In this we are featuring Ardelle Mitchel Dahney and Oliva Moore. To those who enjoy music will have a rare opportunity to enjoy the music from "Salome", the opera—the score from Strauss. This will be played by the Triangle Theatre Trio. We are introducing a question box each week because so many people have personal things to ask about the theatre. Mail or leave your questions at the Tattler office for the "Little Theatre Forgrounds." Witness for the State OSCAR POLK has the distinction of being the only colored actor in one of Broadway's best shows, "The Trial of Mary Dugan". His marvelous acting has been the cause of much favorable comment by dramatic critics writing for New York and Brooklyn's largest newspapers. On January 29th, the following excerpt appeared in the "New York Times", the city's most conservative newspaper, "Expert Testimony". "It isn't often that The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily pixelated screen with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. Photo by Richard Ward OSCAR POLK, Actor one's first role in a legitimate production is singled out by George Jean Nathan as being one of the 'highlights of the season'. Nevertheless, such an honor (if it be an honor) has fallen to Oscar Polk, who plays the Negro elevator boy in "The Trial of Mary Dugan". Polk was born in Marianna, Arkansas. Later on in life he became, successively, chauffeur, Pullman porter and chief at the Forty-second Street Automat. Then came the war, Oscar Polk waited around to see if it was going to be a good war. He decided it was an excellent one and enlisted. After taking part in all the company entertainments in France, he was told by his officers that he was much better as an actor than he was as a soldier. When he was once more a civilian, he formed a partnership with his brother, who also received stage experience at the Forty-second Street Automat, and as a song and dance team they played the colored theatres around Chicago. While visiting the porter at the Eltinge Theatre he was spied by A. H. Woods, who at that time had just started casting "The Trial of Mary Dugan." That is how it happens he is now testifying for the prosecution at the National Theatre. Trailing the Spotlight (By Theophilus Lewis, Editor) ONES reason why the Negro theatre is in a state of apparently hopeless stagnation is because colored actors are professional cowards. As proof of the poltroonery of colored performers I point to the fact that there is not a single outstanding comedian who would dare face an audience without first painting his face with a pint of lampblack. This observation, I hasten to add, applies only to the masculine half of the profession. The girls are more civilized. Several clever comediennes, notably Ethel Waters and Edith Wilson, entertain their audiences with sophistication and wit. But their boy friends are still following in the path of Low Dockstudar, Most colored so-called comedians are inferior actors and know it. They haven't brains enough to invent original humor. Even when it is invented for them they are not clever enough to put it over. To put a humorousspiel or comical situation over on its own merits requires intelligence as well as proficiency in speech control and social expression. In other words one must be an actor. Most colored comedians are not actors at all, but only imitators. They are afraid to attempt the things the genuine actor accomplishes and afraid to use the means the actor employs. Certain human deformities as well as certain grotesqueries of nature are universally regarded as funny. Human beings have always laughed at the antics of monkeys and the chances are they always will. The way a fat man walks and a hare-lipped man talks never fail to provoke mirth. Even philosophers are amused by the grimaces of a gorilla and the hind parts of a mandril. Naturally, they are also amused when a Negro comoian makes up his face to resemble the latter object. 90 with the Greatest Cast of Stars ever assembled in any production But the direct imitation of objects which are themselves protesque is the lowest form of theatre. It appeals to only the shoddiest type of actor. The real actor will not be content to imitate objects which are obviously mirth-provoking. He will endeavor to entertain his audience by revealing the humor hidden in things usually regarded as serious and dignified. He accomplishes this by interpreting thought and conduct, not by imitating appearances. The inconsistencies of thought and conduct, the materials of true humor, are too subtle for most colored actors to grasp. They can only imitate the way things look. They are not comedians in the true sense of the word. They are clowns. It is time for intelligent colored actors, if there are any, to relegate these blackface clowns to the circus where they belong. The white American stage has banished the big Swede, the thick headed Mick, the Kike, the Dutchman and other character types to the cheap burlesque theatres. Unless colored performers are ready to admit that burlesque show ideals are the highest they are able to attain they must send the liver-lipped blackface along with his character buddies. It is time to wash up. Rucker & Perrin, Gallee De Gaston, Mercia Marquez, Culloway Sisters, Six Piano Friends. Paul Craig's Band The Advertisers on this page are seeking your patronage. Won't you make it convenient to trade with them? Butterbeans & Susie in Jimmie Cooper's "HIGH JINKS" with An All Star Cast and 10 - DANCING LINCOLN GIRLS - 10 EXTRAORDINARY ENGAGEMENT IDA ANDERSON & CO. (original Lafayette Players) presents THE SCRUBWOMAN A Dramatic story of mother's love and sacrifice him 4 5 onal h £>: aie Backstage with a 2 noe stru an: ~ ane o ’ ea ‘ f a ee : ‘inf r hl 2 om e <j ac ui , Piccadilly Circus, London, W. 1. : THE LONDON PAVILION = Proprictors a os THE LONDON PAVILION, Ltd: Manager... oe aia ae Mr. FRANK GDPNISTER. SUNDAY, JANUARY 29th, at 3 o’clock, Doors Open at 2.30 ° : . - * Special Benefit Matinee Performance : in aid of Mayor of Westminster’s Flood Relief. Fund Under the Patronage of oe Hon. Lord Jesee!, C. B. Viscount Falmouth, L.C.C. 2 Admiral Sir H B .C.B. Othe Nicholson, Esq, mp. moe vr Henry Bruce, K.C.B., rank ye, Eeq., M.P. The Mayor ‘and Mayoress of the Samuel Gluckstein, Esq. City of Westminster (Council- The Aldermen and ouncillors of tor and Mrs. Jacques Abady). The Aldermen and Councillors of Personal appearance of MISS MADGE FRANCKEISS, ° the heroine of the Thames Flood. cei The following Artists have kindly given their services in aid of the above Fund:— SCOTT and Whaley JOSEPHINE BAKER (By the courtesy of their re- JACKSON and BLAKE Seu ane verrarey (By the courtesy of their re- spective managements). WILLIAMS and TAYLOR RUSSEL and VIVIAN THREE EODIES FOUR HARMONY KINGS HATCH and CARPENTER ALBERTA HUNTER NOBLE SISSLE “—" BEFORE THE WAR” (By permission of the kuro- pean Motion Picture Co., Ltd.) EDDIE EMERSON JAMES B. LOWE (the Uncle (by permission of the Europe $5,000 was raised by this all col- ored bill. Josephine Baker came by afroplane. And by the way, her movie is to be released soon in Paris. ss * © The handsome Larry Wilson who is playing in the Shannons of Broadway, has the best yet in bracelets. Done in plantation, it is a duplicate of the A. E. F. iden- tifeation tag and read, Larry, Drunk or Sober, Return to James Gleason. -'_* © Pretty Alice M. Hoffman of Charleston, West Virginia, who left school about a year ago to try her luck as a chorine, is with Ir- vin C. Miller's “All Girl Revue” at the Lafayette Theatre this week. . se @ Royal Banks is turning them every sort of way but loose these Gays. His life is one round o1 millionaire parties. They love his entertaining. Who oulanity * Did you know that there are six Kappa men among Fletcher Hen derson’s Stompers and that all of them are Wilberforce graduates. My, the Savoy is ritzy. The Filet cher himself played in his bro ther’s place Saturday and Sunday. The said brother was on the sick Met. & 6 @ Caught Coleman Hawkins in the Morris Music Shop last week. He was listening to one of his own reeords. s* *¢ Lawrence Chenault signed up Monday for a new production, “The Midnight Ace”. With him will be Roy Dugas. Report has it that the ewner ‘of the Franklin Theatre is hacking it. He has just finished “The Children of Fate”. ‘ e : Ways ine ¥ the Belasco to gee. Mary Sw Ine last week. Mella Mayhew and Marjorie, ee And those gentlemen ensemble were too bad in sailor suits. oe @ ’ Slow that “Keep Shuflin’” is at 's yon know where to find me ant every night. No end of _ Brery rough edge has Bs CWT Tv ee Series oer JACKSON and BLAKE GEORGE GARNER SOUTHERN TRIO SOUTHERN SERANADERS GEORGE MINOTT JiM and JACK WILLIAM GARLAND LESLIE HUTCHINSON LEON ABBEY’S JAZZ BAND (By Courtesy of Bertram Mills) BRUCE JAMES HEATIE KING-REAVIS Tom of Uncle Tom's Cabin) been smoothed down. Had the best time at the opening. = * * Miller Earle moved in with the company and is assistant manager for Con Conrad, >. += £ Gladstone Hollar, who was gag man for Werner Brothers is also in the line up. : -_ *£ £ Met Andy Razaf backstage. He did the lyrics for Chocolate Bar, How jazz was born, “Keep Shuf- flinin’”, “Everybody’s Happy and I've Got a New Jockey”. Clever boy. * - * A red hot dancing team of four has ‘been added and the hoofing is righteous. * * * Honey Brown was a riot. They. found several new spots for her. And that Billie Yarbough set them on fire. I like the show better than ever. * *- *£ The elegant Duke Ellington him- self in the flesh, called on us Sun- day. What a busy man, (to be so handsome). Each and every night he is at those Cotton Clubs; on Monday at midnight and Wed- nesday and Friday at seven he broadcasts; in the mornings he records for Victor, Okey, Bruns- wich, Vocalion and Columbia and in between times he writes toodle- loos, bumps, stomps and blues no end. (Shall I freak down and confess). The outfit now has eleven pieces, three of which are cornets with Arthur Wetzel man- ipulating one. Some day I may awake to find myself a person of untold wealth and_then I sliall be able to hear him nightly. * + Chink Collins who is over in Berlin, took time off from the af- fairs of “Madame Pompador” to write use a three page letter. Mile. Ruth Walkaire aitd is at the Pom- pador and the Gétmans like them. You will recall that Chink. who at one time appeared at Small’s and Connie’s went abroad. with the Dolly Sisters to dance with them ix Paris. se ¢ Zora Donohue is presenting Rose Melendon, Frank. Wilson, .Geor-. gette Harvey, Hayes Payor, Lucien H. White, Dr. Ardelle Dabney, G. Edward Brown, Dorothy Paul, Lil- lian Cowan, Musa Williams, Clar- issa Blue and Richard Huey at the J. C. Price Lyceum, Mother. Zion Church, Sunday at four. . . . : see On Friday at 2:10 and 3.10 the Negro Art. Group: broadcasts over NEVD. * * ¢ On dit that.the cute Evelyn Preer and her. husband, Eddie Thompson, have been cast for “Black. Belt.” Pa | | od & a JEAN KANE is a vivacious suggestion of exotic attractive- ness. ‘es @ « Ada Brown, charming chanter of blues, was a riot at the Sunday Concert of the Columbia Burlesque. She and her accompanist, Harry Swanagan, are now appearing on Keith Albee time. They are divid- ing the week between Springfield and Worcester. * s* £ Inez Drew who is taking Zaidie Jackson’s place in Rang Tang, has proven to be quite a find. The La- fayette fans went wild over her. -_ *¢ € In the production of’ Salome which the New Negro Aetna is giving on Friday midfiight at the Alhambra, March ‘$th. The dance of the “Seven Veils” will be done. Mr. Winfield, director of the theatre, has created the interpfe- tation. which Lillian Hawkins Jackson” will portray. The veils were’lexecuted .by Harold Curtis Baoweer -«ce-- oe a For that youthful, smooth, soft, and clear slan’— - “yiers | The truly efficient BLEACH, VE an Safe and certain— , ' . ghe ee Z 1G a at wi $ — .j,. Beauty ’ Parlors, Drug and Dept. Stores... — WN - 0c, $1:25 and $2.50 per jar a oO or direct from eS Brownlight Mfg. Co., Inc. | 2043 Seventh Avenue New York aa a a te By sm Nee Ieee ee cee aS On the. Nancy Ann hour of Radic Station-WMCA Saturday morning Countee Cullen will be the gues artist. The following Saturday Ed ward Perry will read from this station. This hour is conducted by Leigh Whipper of the “Porgy” cast s Jack Carter, who is that bad, bad Crown in “Porgy”, has signed 2 contract with the husband of Delores Del Rio to appear in movies when “Porgy” finishes its run. Too bad. ss ¢ © Eva La Gallienne is to produce next season a play called “Harlem” by Samson Raphaelson. The Thea. tre Guild. first had an option on this play, but Miss Le Gallienne has definitely decided to produce it at her Civic Repertory Theatre next season. 7. #* On Thursday, March 16, the Board of Directors of the Florence Mills Theatrical Association, has as a visitor, Henry Chesterfield, secretary of the N. V. A., who was enthusiastic over the marvelous pos- sibilities of the organization. - * * The association’s second radio hour over WABC goes on Thurs- day, March 1, at 11 p. m. Tune in and hear Olive P. Hopkins, Richard Huey and Easton and Howell. se & # The Official Theatrical World, the national artists directory, published at 115 West 131st Street, New York City, will make its appearance about March 15, 1928. Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., well known newspaper- man is on a tour of the Middle West, stopping at Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Dayton and other cities gathering information and data for its contents. The closing date has been extended to March 1. All members of the pro- fession write at once or else you may be left out of the publication. Send name, permanent address and your occupation. Irving C. Miller, foremost producer, heads the list of the Advisory Board. s.s¢ & Tim Brym with the aid of Eddie Green, is rehearsing an act for the big time at the Venetian Studio in West 135th Street. In addition to Mr. Brym and his band of ten, there will be Lucille Hegamin, Greenlee and Drayton and these ten fascinating dancing damsels for a chorus. Ruth Spencer, Ade- laide Jones, Catherine Jarvis, Gladys Shell, Reberta Lowery and “Billie” Marshall, : -_ * * Ethel Ridley, who came ‘to the city on a visit, has decided to tarry a while. That is, as long as her services are in demand at the Al- hambra Theatre where she is now entertaining. ss ¢ & Kid Bumsky, who is now work- ing at the “Liberty”, Seventh and smpety umpety streets, says busi- ness is good and gettin’ better and better every day. The kid we take i, means that the weather is get- ing warmer as July and August iraw nearer. THR INTOR-GTATE TATTLER oe Catherine Jarvis who was to have sailed for Paris several days after the departure of her lord and mas. ter, Norman Ashwood, is now re- hearsing with a big act. She seems wel satisfied. ees Among those who. are aiding the New.. Negro_.Art Theatre Benefit performance of Salome by Oscar Wilde which takes place Friday midnight at the Alhambra, March 9th, are Geraldyn Dismond, Inez Wilson, Eva T. Parks, Jerolise H. Winfield and others of our commu- nity leaders. To encourage and stimulate the interest. of the drama, popular prices .are being offered. ‘In Chicago With Cary B. Lewis - The new Real Theatre, 47th and South Parkway is drawing splendid crowds nightly and especially Sat- urdays and Sundays. It is aboslute- ly one of the prettiest theatres in the city. “Fess Williams and. the Right Quartette from New York City are receiving applause by Re- gal fans. The citizens of Chicago would like to hear Mr. Clarence Tisdale do some ‘solo work. Ouu timers remember Mr. Tisdale when he was the “lion’s eye” at the Pe- kin Theatre and his voice is still as sweet as a bell. - * * * THE WILLARD—Shortly after Sammy Stewart left the Metropol- itan ‘Theatre in September of last year, he was urged to bring his or- chestra to the Willard Theatre, 51st and Calumet Avenue. There was no room on the stage at the “Met” for his orchestra but such was not the case ‘at the Willard. He has been featuring a stage show with great succes. The peo- ple like it—he packs the house anu Mr. Stewart is assisted by Mrs. Hazel Thompson Davis and her dancing artists. There are other acts. Mr. Stewart is as popular as ever and on several occasions, his orchestra has appeared at the Savoy Ballroom and won the hon- ors of the evening. * * s THE METROPOLITAN — Clar- ence Jones in his “Hot Papas.” fea- turing Louis Armstrong, cornetist supreme, seems not to be effected by the new Regal. They are hav- ing good crowds. ‘The “Met” has four change of pictures. s * * “THE GRAND—Andrew Bishop ig back in the city from Cleveland, Ohio, looking as handsome as ever. He will appear this week at the Grand in “Damaged Goods,” in three acts and three scenes. * * * THE VENDOME—Mr. Erskine Tate is still giving the patrons some good music at the Vendome, the oldest and most reliable house on the southside. Pictures change here three and four times a week. Telephones 5252 EDGECOMBE 3248 GORDON REID Theatrical _ EXPRESS ~. Baggage and Séenery Transported on Time .- 201 WEST 130th STREET 59 ST. NICHOLAS PLACE NEW YORK CITY ... Club Scribblings.... By HERBERT (Whitey) WHITE Friday. March 2nd. 1928 Club Scribblings The reorganization of the Fish Club, Incorporated, took place about a month ago, and on Saturday evening at the residence of the Secretary, Mr. Alvin White of the New York News, installed the new officers who are as follows: Mr. Reginald Gordon, President; Dr. Eugene Brandon, Vice-President; Mr. William Crampton, Secretary; Lieut. Jesse Harper, Treasurer; Mr. Claudius P. Sterrett, Financial Secretary; Mr. Percy W. Gordon, Chaplain. MembersMr. Junius O. Chambers, Mr. Robert H. Frazier, Mr. Ralph Hawkins, Mr. Bascome Hodge, Dr. Rudolph P. Lanclos, Mr. McCleary Stinnette. Wives and sweethearts of the members only were invited, in addition to the press, as follows: Mrs. Reginald Gordon, Mrs. Eugene Brandon, Mrs. Iola Crampton, Mrs. William B. Crampton, Mrs. Jackson. Miss Lula Eggleston of Atlantic City, Miss Rebecca Mc-Alpine of Atlantic City, Miss Jeanette Campbell, Miss Thelma Twyman, Miss Geraldine M. Gooding. --- The Venetian Tea Room, that cozy little palace of cusine necessities, housed two big banquet parties during last week. The first was the fastidious Twenty-Nine Club of Brooklyn, last Tuesday evening, February 21, and this Saturday evening past, Mr. Milton Wright, Columbia University instructor, had his class of some fifty students who were all white with one exception, stop there for supper in their tour of Harlem. ```markdown ``` The Twenty-Nine Club's affair was a tasteful artistic banquet that terminated an evening of mirth, music and dance. It closed out a glorious evening, the purpose of which, aside from the festivities, was the installation of the new officers. * * * With few exceptions, all the members of the organization are married men and all had their charming "Better Halves" out with them. They, we presume, wanted to convince the ladies that when they said they were out to club meeting, that the twenty-nine excuses for being away from home would be accepted by the wives. *** Officers—Arminius N. Hayne, President; John F. Byrd, Vice-President; John B. Jones, Recording Secretary; Josiah H. Johnson, Financial Secretar; Edward C. Gettens, Treasurer; Charles H. Harris, Sergt.-at-Arms; Centennial C. Edwards, Chaplain; Charles A. Williams, Historian. * * * Board of Directors—Charles P. Smith, Chairman; John F. Byrd, Secretary; Arminius N. Hayne, Allen J. Coles Robert H. Bouknight. Charles T. Magill, Edward C. Gittens. Frank La Tour, Josiah H. Johnson. ☆ ☆ ☆ The Arabesque Club met with May Black on Thursday. The members devoted their time to plans for the Spring Dansant. --- The St. Paul League of Greater New York gave a delightful party Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Cobbs were the host and hostess. After an evening of games and dances, a delicious repast was served. Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames Taylor, C. W. Nobles, H. B. Blakley, Percy Giles. Misses Blizzard, Todd, Lydia Best, Nannie Taylor, Thressa Bland, Helen Abernathy, Grace Corpew, Fannie Baskerville, Aleathia Spatches, Ruth Vaughns, Marie Crawford, Messrs. Clark, William Briggs, Bertrand Green, Alfonso Johnson, Floyd Holliday, Angelo De Fontes, Freeman, Wiggins and Dr. Saunders. WHERE SATISFACTION IS ASSURED—ALL WORK GUARANTEED COME WHERE YOUR TRADE IS APPRECIATED DR. WOLFE DENTAL SPECIALIST 68 WEST 117th ST. Lenox Ave. My Only Office Examination Free, No Obligation All branches of modern dentistry: Gold Crowns (22 karat), Bridges, Plates, Fillings, X-ray, Inlays. Lowest Prices in N. Y. City. Easy Weekly Payments Satisfaction with work guaranteed. Gas—Nevocain Careful Extraction Specialist So Habla Espanol AUTOS FOR HIRE NOTARY PUBLIC ESTWICK BROTHERS Undertakers and Embalmers LADY ATTENDANT 158 West 136th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone Bradhurst 0250 44 St. Felix Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone Nevins 0660 The Zo Phangs, one of the most popular clubs of the younger social set of Broklyn and New York, held the bi-monthly meeting at the residence of Miriam Price, Saturday evening, February 18. The present officers are: Reba McClain, pres., Hazel Thomas, vice-pres., Miriam Price, treas. The members of the organization are: Helen Daniels, Constance Anglin, Grace Crippen, Olga Jacobs, Dorthea Mason, Blanche Rudd, Estelle Morton and Lily Winters. Plans for an initial spring dance were considered; after which bridge and dancing were the chief diversions. * * * The Twenty Nine's Club held a dinner dance and installation, Tuesday evening, February 21. John B. Jones acted as Master of eremonies and Robert H. Bouknight as Installing Officer. Those installed were: Armenius Hayne, pres.; John Byrd, vice-pres., John Jones, rec. sec., Josiah Johnson, fin. sec., Edward Gittens treas.; Charles Harris, Sergt.-at-Arms, Centennial Edwards, chap., Charles Williams, historian. ★ ★ ★ The members of the club are: Elmore Baber, Herbert Banks, Charles Brown, James Bush, Samuel Cooper, Dr. L. J. Davenport, Eugene Hairston, Clarence Holmes, Wallce Howell, Elliott Lawrence, John Madison, Sanford Miller, Edward Parkus, Richard Rogers, Everett Turner and James Russell. * * * The Co-ed Exclusive Club was out in a group at the Strollers dance last Friday night. Miss Mabel Leny seemed to be the life of the party. ** Some of the Meteor boys had a good time at Amy's party. Waterman, Curtis and Thayer were among the boys to entertain the girls from out of town. * * * After disbanding six months ago the Jolly Followers Ladies Club is holding its meeting at the Followers' Home, 38 West 135th Street, Monday evening, at 8:30 for membership. See Miss Louise Green. * * * The Gaiety Girls say they have been very quiet lately but watch the Tattler for their coming dance which will be "Stew Bad." Miss C Hughes, is president. 军 军 军 A great surprise was given to the Mah Jon Girls at the Scholarship Barn Dance with the presentation of a large silver loving cup. The girls wish to announce that their coming dance will be listed in this paper. 章 章 章 The Idle Hour Social Club is having a whist and billiard tournament among its members this week. Something new every week. Mr. Blackett, president and treasurer. The Unique Exclusive Club, one of Harlem's most popular clubs, is open for membership to young ladies over eighteen years of age: For information apply to Miss Doris Leslie, 160 West 142nd Street. Miss Annie Middleton, is president. --- The Crest Club wishes to thank the Strollers for the enjoyable time shown to its members at the recent dance. --- That was some party that the Buffalo Club put on at Manhattan Casino after their easy winning over the Y. M. C. A. Five. With the pretty little "Twin" and a host of sweet misses cheering for you, Carter, I ask you quietly, what'll keep your team from winning? --- That Democratic Forty Club was certainly thirty-eight and two with the girls at the Stroller affair. That was good stuff. --- The Meteo Diamond made a very impressive showing at their matinee dance on the 22nd of February at the Manhattan Casino. The success of this affair is attributed to the efforts of Mr. O. W. Springer, president, Mr. Ed Trott, treasurer and Mr. D. 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The Majestic Club is just back from their victory over the Dixwell Big Five in New Haven, Conn and announce their annual dansant at Colony Circle. NOTICE Please send all "Club Notes" to Club Notes Editor, Inter-State Tattler. 2296 Seventh Avenue. Kindly type all notes if it is possible. Full names must be given in listing membership. All such notes must be in the office by Saturday. RED—ALL WORK GUARANTEED TRADE IS APPRECIATED DR. WOLFE DENTAL SPECIALIST 68 WEST 117th ST. Lenox Ave. My Only Office Examination Free, No Obligation modern dentistry: Plates, Fillings, X-ray, Inlays. Easy Weekly Payments work guaranteed. On Specialist So Habla Español Are you capable of making enough money whereby you can soon become financially independent- Are you a "Wage Slave" who works hard making others rich and happy? K 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. 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Could you stand a social register or Black Book? I take second thought not to steal the much coveted title Blue Book, its existence and much envied contents occasions quite enough unrest and "throat cutting" among those who insist upon their rights to be entered. I am to save some brave prospective publishers from litigation and suggest for your social register, the title Black Book. I make this suggestion mainly because it is one of those inexpensive accoutrements which you have, for a long time, done without. In other words, it is something cheap and at the same time carries a tony distinction. You have gone in for the majority of cheap assets, indespensable to high social bearing and I have wondered often why a Social Register hasn't come in for a light play. The Country Club has been given a trial in several sections of the United States but that is a rather costly institution if you find one that is operated on the plan for members and their guests only. Of course, a suburban restaurant or a first aid cottage on the highway is not what I had in mind. Indeed racial discrimination is in the main quite bitter, but were there no discrimination there would be no question about who is ready in the social going and who is unready. By this I mean the money you spend socially is a drop in the ocean. By being a member of my tribe you are out of the way of such afflictions as occur in second class hotels. To wit—five to twelve dollars per day for a room, twenty to forty dollars and upwards a day for a suite—without board, your station does not demand these otherwise necessities of other people. You have no servant problems, no yachts to maintain or private cars to worry you, the plural of automobile and their upkeep is no trouble at all. you have not allowed yourselves the moderate expense of horse riding. The horse you might hire with equipage found, the bridal path in Central Park is free of all charges. Have you no lovers of horses? I am sure for many of you of New York via the Southland, have spent days in, near and around the old stables. It is plain to see that you save a great deal of money that every race with classes, have to spend, hence I see no reason why cheap suggestion of a Black Book should not be passed by the committee on credentials. But how will this weighty undertaking be gone about? As is the case with the rest of your social innovations, you should try to follow the copy as per the "Blue Book Metropolitan." I say try because there are many rules and requirements which will have to be ignored in the compilation of your Black Book or there would be no book, save that the finished article might be mistaken for a throw away. To begin with, the principle cities of these United States must be canvassed, including Vicksburg, Little Rock, Birmingham, Louisville, Texarkana and others of greater suspicion. This will call for very careful pruning and a corps of men and women with the trained eyes of the U. S. Secret Service men. The impostors are numerous especially in small towns and these fellows base their right to "Lil Says" was caught in a crash and will not appear as stated. The services of Baby Dimps have been secured. Watch for Baby Dimps in next issue. Page Ten I asking the question to those read "Exclusive" I propose to medium which has been more or who's Who" and "Who's Thru" Politan Society, the Blue Book register or Black Book? I take the much coveted title Blue much envied contents occasions "throat cutting" among those to be entered. I am to save fishers from litigation and sug- the title Black Book. be listed in the Social Register because they are president of the Young People's Christian Endeavor of Mother Zion Baptist Church, or another is the head usher at Ames Memorial Tabernacle, and so on. But I do not sense the greatest amount of trouble from the hick town folk. The hot bed of "Who's Who" and if not, why not, will be from Virginia, Washington, which is a part, will be the center of activity. Here the Black Book representatives will have to worry with the direct descendants of Capt. John Smith, Pocohantas, Sir Walter Raleigh, Little Horn, Big Boy and Full Bosom. To say nothing of their later year ancestors, the Governors, Mayors, Senators, etc. This will be tough territory because the social clan of this section have had more time to give to tracing ancestors and keep well armed with information of this brand. But the Black Book that I propose cannot safely bother with those essentials, as it would reflect some rather unsavory combines. You would do well not to listen to the long unbroken line of ancestors on either side of the present social powers of Virginia or Brooklyn. Your name will be passed in to the committee on credentials and if it doesn't appear in the first issue of the Black Book, you'll know you have been black balled. New York City would naturally be the place of publication—the book would be published once a year. The greatest amount of trouble arising from the New York applicants would be trying to extract the honest truth—where is your home or place or birth? The answer nine out of ten would be New York. Another phase of this undertaking is "Who shall the committee of twelve on credentials consist?" This is quite a task for me at this first proposed, but I shall solicit the valuable help of my friend Billious of Baltimore and Brass Tacks of Washington and I am certain with their aid we will make out a working plan for the "much needed" social register. I might add that I have a double aim in making the Black Book suggestion. I have almost explained one and the other is I am trying to make liars out of the hundred of business men who claim "The social clan of my tribe" support nothing. The Black Book will straighten me out once and for all times. The Blue Book sells for ten dollars. I wonder if you would give five dollars for the Black Book? If not I am sure you can spare ten cents for the Tattler. Are you ready? 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 To Get Best Results Your Painter Should Use ECLIPSE BRAND on all Interior and Exterior Work " Flat Wall Finish, gal. covers 500 sq. ft. $2.50 " Master Painter Flat White 1.75 " Floor and Porch Paint 2.95 " One Coat White Enamel 2.85 " Paste Floor Wax—lb. .50 " Textone quality lb. .24 " Mertex price lb. .20 PAINTS—OILS—VARNISHES—WALL PAPER F. W. GEILER, Inc. At 125th Street 2340 EIGHTH AVENUE New York Beauty Secrets By Mme. Sara Washington Watch Your Perfume I don't know whether you have especially noticed it or not, but the scent of perfume seemingly is more pronounced in cold weather. When there is a little chill in the air perfume can readily be detected. The question of the use of perfumes and toilet waters has to be settled by each person. But one thing will apply to everybody: "Do not use strong perfumes under any circumstances." The day is passed when all the good perfumes are imported, but any really good one, whether domestic or foreign, is expensive. It should last a long time, for there should never be more than a hint of it—on the hankerchief, or a drop behind the ear or on the neck, or in some not too obvious place. When perfume is very strong there is always the suspicion in the minds of neighbors that the much-perfumed lady is attempting to conceal some less pleasant ordor. Test. Test out thoroughly different perfumes before you choose what you prefer, then be consistent. Get soap, powder, and perfume of the same "flavor" and don't mix different kinds. Toilet waters are not so permeating as perfume and a good many people prefer them. Here again do not get cheap toilet water. The use of bath salts is growing in popularity and is a very simple way of acquiring a faintly elusive scent of perfume, without the overpowering effect that many perfumes give. A tablespoon of bath salts in a tub of water is ample. Do not use it with the idea of softening the water for a shampoo, as it has a rather drying effect. Interior Decoration DEAR readers, the Tattler wishes to learn whether or not you are interested in the subject of Interior-Decoration. Many notes that should be of importance to interested persons have appeared in this column yet we have received few letters of inquiry. Should you be seriously concerned with the effort we have made to instruct in this subject which is unusually popular with cultured folks in other sections where more progressive groups are housed, the Tattler will continue the course of forty lessons. Should you not see the fourth installment of this course in the next issue you may rest assured that the demand for information on this subject is so small that it is not worth the cost of the printers ink. By MISS FLORENCE MAYLIN (Formerly associated with Mme. Roy—Paris) It is easy to understand how Fashions in clothes change, but Fashions in figures are another matter. The human body, as we all very well known, has not changed during the memory of man. The Venus de Milo, standing gracefully against her purple velvet hangings in the Louvre has been a symbol of womanly beauty to the world ever since she was uncovered from her earthly bed. And it is real beauty of form because the Venus typifies natural beauty. Hers will always be admired because it is innate in line and contour and cannot be changed by ornamentation or dress. Although the human figure itself has not changed, different periods admire different types of the figure. Our fathers and grandfathers admired our mothers and grandmothers when their waists measured 20 inches and their figures resembled hour-glases. The Lillian Russell, Gibson-Girl type of weighty bosom and swirling hips certainly is a far cry from our 1928 boyish model whose war-cry is "Flatness in front of me, flatnes in back of me." But dear reader, it was much easier to have a fashionable figure in those days than today. Voluminous skirts, ruffles and padding could hide many of natures omissions. Fortunately, for women's health the fashionable figure of today is fairly normal and natural. Numerical figures are often as deceiving as human figures, but we all like to know how near we are to the ideal. So ladies get out your tape measures and see how close your figure is to the standard, fashionable type of 1928. Small—5 ft. 2 in. tall; 32 in. chest; 26 in. waist; 36 in. hips. Medium—5 ft. 5 in. tall; 33 in. chest; 28 in. waist; 38 in. hips. 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If George is not under wraps, that is, hobbled with an Oregon Boot, hand-cuffed, straight-jacketed and given a shot with a hypodermic needle, he should do his stuff in about six cantos or less. George, with one doubtful exception, outclasses the Spanish m every angle of the game. Of this I spoke doubtful except gladiator from every angle o last week, so enough on tha gladiator from every angle of the game. Of this I spoke last week, so enough on that point. Now, George may fade from the picture, either by design or because of his inability to adquately protect his anatomy from the foreigners whirling mits. In short, our bronze warrior may decide that a big slice of the filthy mazuma in the hand is better than the championship perched on the blonde dome of one Gene Tunney and he may be willing to take one on the button or allow this Upside-down person to win on points; or it maybe that Upsie will prove too strong and durable for the big brunette and out gallop our hero in the ten heats. Incidently, the California judges may turn in a "Chicago Decision" wherein the loser may be proclaimed the winner, if the loser is our Spanish guest. Of course you all know what a "Chicago Decision" is. Remember how they gyped the late "Tiger" Flowers, flashy Georgia Deacon, when they made Mickey Walker a present of the Tiger's middle-weight crown? Sure you do. But as far as that goes, they don't use a pistol or horse here in New York when they want to pull a robbery. That horse and gun play is out of date these days. Now they send down to Gimble Brothers for a multi-millionaire and the rest is easy. His methods are highly efficient and painless. You may be shocked but never hurt. In fact you will be tickled silly. And when you regain your scattered senses, the deed is done. One of Mr. Bernard Gimble's victims was the unfortunate Georgia deacon. When he came too he was laughing and stepped across the ring to congratulate his battered and bleeding opponent, the eminent Mike McTigue. Well, sir, the house just went wild and gave Mr. Gimble and the other officials a warm ovation. Old John Pub stood in his seat for fully half an hour after the fight was over to applaude the honorable judges. T'was sure some decision and smelt about as bad as any odor that ever seeped up our nostrils. But we're off the track. We started out to tell you that our gallant warrior, George Godfrey, the big "Blot", has been erased from the pugilistic picture or he has, a la George Washington. cut down Mister Tex Rickard's Spanish Cherry Tree, by the time you get your Tattler. Still, that should not prevent you getting the news of the result next Tuesday evening. Messrs Gene Tunney, Tex Rickard and the "Six Hundred" will be tuning in and why not you? If you have not a radio of your own, then visit a friend who has. But by all means get in on the result for the destiny of the nation is at stake. Hall Tackles Milton Benny Hall, classy little St. Louis bantamweight tackles Tommy Milton (white) in the six round semi-final at the Olympia A. C. Saturday night. Hall has been winning consistently here of late. He has taken some corking good boys into camp and just recently, held Ernie Jarvis to a draw. In the six round feature bout, Friday; March 2nd. 1928 Bennie Butler I press this Tuesday afternoon, why is getting ready to strut his from the pugilistic picture to the action of Messrs. Tex Rickard, and the Six Hundred Noble Mil-orge is not under wraps, that is, an Oregon Boot, hand-cuffed, sed and given a shot with a needle, he should do his stuff inotos or less. George, with one option, outclasses the Spanish of the game. Of this I spoke at point. Lou Moscowitz meets Pete Zivic. Lou had to have his fight of last week set back for this coming Saturday because of a bruised hand. Both contestants in this bout are white. Edwards Wins Title Phil Edwards added the 600 yard A. A. U. national indoor championship to his constantly growing list of running trophies, when he romped home to a glorious victory at the New Madison Square Garden last Saturday night. The fleet footed British Guiana greyhound spotted the defending champion, George Leness and one of the five speedy quarter milers, who toed the mark in the 600 yard event. Phil made a false start, breaking before the starter had fired the gun. For this he was set back two yards. While the official was setting Phil back for the false start, the crowd quickly sensed the tremendous handicap Edwards would have to overcome and manifested their indignation. When the starter's gun had sent the runners away, Phil had to trail his field until the pace had strung them out. He gamely bidded his time and when the opening came, he was quick to take advantage of it. It was a trying race and tested his fighting heart. George Leness, fighting desperately to retain his title, threw every ounce of strength into his flying legs in the last 100 yards. But Phil was not to be denied. Summoning his reserve energy he stormed after the white boy and pulling up to Leness' shoulder they raced stride for stride for almost fifty yards. Edwards seemed to have a world of reserve force and he again challenged. But the old champion faltered and failed to meet Phil's closing burst of speed. Slowly but surely he eased away from Leness to win by nearly ten yards, in the splendid time of 1 minute, 14 1-2 seconds. Godfrey in "Movies" Los Angeles. Calif., Tuesday. George Godfrey will be featured in a photo play at Santa Catalina Island and after his coming ten round joust with Paulino Uzcudun here this evening, if he defeats the Spaniard. He signed a contract calling for a sum reputed to be four or five times greater than any Negro has ever received in the silent drama. The contract calls for about three weeks work. Godfrey is not new to the screen for he has appeared in several other pictures during the past two years. He is a natural actor and handles his six feet four inches and 240 pounds with the ease and agility of a dancing master. After he finishes the picture, Godfrey will leave for Havana, Cuba, where he has been matched to box an un-named opponent. It is believed that Knute Henson will be his opponent. Rens Triumph The Renaissance Big Fve added the Union City Quintet to their list of victims last Sunday night at the Renaissance Casino, 40 to 2. The fast stepping bronze champions pulled away from their opponents in the last ten minutes of play, to win almost as they pleased. Bob Douglas's champs led the Nordic visitors in the first half by 7 points, the score reading: Renaissance 19, Union City 12. During this period the play was thrilling and had the 1,800 partisan fans cheering wildly. The long spectacular heaves of Leo Malone of the visiting five kept the white boys in a threatening position. He was ever dangerous regardless of where he received the ball. And it seemed that no distance was too great for him to attempt a shot, three of which he scored on. Prior to the game at the local's court, the Rens traveled up to Stanford, Conn., and trimmed the Connecticut Pros in a matinee game, 49-30. RENAISSANCE. G. F. P. Slocum, rf. 2 5 9 Saitch, lf. 1 2 4 Sanders, c. 2 3 7 Mayers, rg. 8 1 17 Jenkins, lg. 0 3 3 Totals 13 14 40 UNION CITY G. F. P. Gorman, rf 1 1 3 Powers, lf. 2 2 6 Malone, c. 3 4 10 Ticker, g. 0 3 3 Gagoliano, lf. 1 1 3 Gerber, rf. 1 1 3 Totals 2 12 28 McVey Trims Knapp Jack McVey, Harlem middleweight, easily outpointed Joey Knapp (white), in the ten round feature bout, at the Olympia A. C. last Saturday night. The clever, hard hitting Harlemite loafed most of the way, working just hard enough to win. Joey was completely outclassed and did not land five clean punches during the ten sessions. It looked as if Jack intended to make short shift of Knapp in the first round. He went after the white boy with a two fisted body attack that had Joey backing away. Knapp made no attempt to fight back. He was perfectly satisfied to keep out of harm's way and devoted his time to defensive work. Jack continued his aggressive work right up to the tenth and final spasm. He landed a few hard smacks to Knapp's head, cutting Joey's left eye and mouth. Joey also stopped a few with his chin, that had him woosy. But McVey was content to take it easy and did not try real hard for a knockout. He did cuff the white boy around some but failed tc press his advantages when he had his oponent in trouble. With the exception of the McVey triumph, it was a bad night for the colored fighters. Johnny Frush of England stopped Johnny Seal Jackson from Atlantic City in the second round of a scheduled six round semi-final galop. Tony Ferrinto won handily from Eddie Bowie in another six. The weights of the principal fighters were: McVey, 154 1-2 pounds; Knapp, 153; Danny Frush, 127, and Jackson, 129 1-2. Tel. Edgecombe 6545 R. N. FRENCH Ladies' and Gents' Tailor DRY CLEANING, DYEING, PRESSING & REPAIRING Special Delivery Service Suits to Order 100 West 139th Street NEW YORK CITY 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 Advisory Board: Irvin C. Miller, Sylvester Russel, F. E. Miller, S. H. Dudley, Wm. Foster, Martin Klein, Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., Dave Peyton, Billy Pierce, Fletcher Henderson, R. L. Perry. WRITE AT ONCE FOR INFORMATION AGENTS WANTED Phil Granville Wins Los Angeles, Calif., Feb. 26th. Phil Granville, colored Canadian 5 and 10 mile walking amateur champion, who but recently turned pro, defeated a crack field here this afternoon, in the 12 1/2 mile walking race. Granville was never pushed and won as he pleased in the fast time of one hour and thirty-nine minutes. He was contented to loaf the first few miles but after that he stepped away from his rivals with comparative ease. The race was a preliminary event to E. . Pyle's coming great cross continental foot race to be run from Los Angeles to New York. There will be fully a dozen colored runners in Pyle's coast to coast race, competing for the big juicy $25,000 winner's prize. Dudley Coming Back Passaic, N. J., Feb. 28.—Harry Dudley, who set the pugilistic world a fire some eighteen months ago by his sensational bouts with Sammy Baker, Joe Dundee, Willie Harmon, Georgie Ward and others of lesser class is attempting a come-hack. Dudley told a Tattler representative several days ago at his training quarters: "I'm only a kid yet, just 24 years old. I was conceited and foolish and let a little success turn my head. But I'm down to business now and will surprise the sports when I start again." Just a couple of weeks ago I gave myself a severe test when I held Mickey Biss to a ten round draw after taking a nine count in the second round. Now I'm convinced I can make good." Yonkers, N. Y. The paramout feature of the week was the testimonial dinner in honor of the 23rd. anniversary of Lincoln Lodge, No. 17, K. of P. Mr. Joseph Sawyer, chairman of the committee, Harry Carter Sr., secretary and Jacob A. Hall treasurer, given on Lincoln's birthday the 13th at the beautiful Masonic Temple. Mr. Monroe Foy as toastmaster introduced the speakers of the evening, namely Dr. J. A. Morgan, Mrs. Anna Borden, Grand Worthy, Senior Directoress of New York State and Lee Crawford, Grand Chancellor, State of New York. A very appetizing menu was prepared by Mrs. Jesse Jones. This event will be remembered for time to come. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith of 28 Woodworth Avenue gave a birthday party in honor of their daughter Marporie on Monday evening, February 13th. The evening was well spent by all. She was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Among the guests were: Althea Banks, Katherine Brink, Florence Smith, Thelma Mc. Allister, Gwendolyn Palmer, Mildred Randall, Dorothy Trent, Dorothy Thompson, Grace Porter, Helen Mc Allister, Hilda Fowlkes, Ester Crier and Luther Wilson, Wilbur Carson, Lawrence Shelby, Harry Thompson, George Davidson, Arthur Crier, Harold Miller, John Wilson, Lester Kingsland, Richard and Gilbert Avery, Leon Fowlkes, Richard Jackson, Peter George and Vince Bark, Mrs. Sarah Crudrup, Mrs. L. Porter and Mrs. E. Gonzelas. * * * The L.T. T. Whist Club met at the residence of Mrs. Hegeman of Nepperhan Heights Tuesday evening February 14th. At the meeting a discussion of the leading Negro vocal artists took place. An interesting paper upon the life and achievements of Roland Hayes was read by Mrs. James W. Queenan. Others taking part in the discussion were: Mrs. Paul Bray and Mrs. Anna Stevens. The Work of the Negro in the Field of Art," will be discussed next. Mrs. Marie Howard, the president, will open the discussion. A dainty Valentine Supper was served by the hostess, Mrs. Hegeman. * * * A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Mrs. Charles R. Brooks, president of the Majestic Dramatic Club, on Saturday evening. February 18th. Mr. Brooks was the recipient of many beautiful gifts, Mrs. Joseph Small, a member, presented Mr. Brooks with a beautiful silver cup from the club. Guests were present from New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon, Pelham, Williamsbridge and New York City. Mrs. Mary Brooks surpassed her record as a charming hostess and buffet supper was served by Mrs. F. Brewer, Mrs. Lina Walker, Mrs. Joseph Small. : * * The Sekondi Players, the little Negro theatre group under the direction of Hemsley Winfield, broadcasted their production which was Oscar Wilde's classic, Salome, over station WCGU, operating on a wave length of 219 meters, on Sunday. February 19th, from 6 to 7 p.m. The cast was lead by Ethel Sawyer, Ma Lee, Olivia Moore, Albert W. Patrick and others. Mr. Winfield is planning a very unique presentation of this play. This marked the first Negro group to produce a play over the radio. * * * After the radio performance of the New Negro Theatre Group over WCGU on Sunday night, Mrs. Jeroline Winfield, Mrs. Ethel Sawyer, and Miss Virginia Yiggetts were the guests of Miss Kathleen Kirkwood at the "triangle" in Greenwich Village. Miss Emma O. Thomas of 54 Hawthorne Avenue, who has been sick at her home for the past two weeks is now convalescing. \* \* \* On Friday evening, March 16th there is to be a St. Patrick's Dance given by the building committee of Sunset Temple, No. 211, I. B. P. O. E. of W. at the Elk's Hall at 272 New Main Street. Music by Prof. Herman Wallace and his Virgin Island Band. Prize offered for the best St. Patrick's costume. Freddie, we see you are dropping around quite some these days with Bea. But she says, that she only wants you for a couple of bucks, and that her real sheik is Mr. Banks. Never no Bea. CURTIES RUTH Philadelphia Section MISS COOLBREEZE OF QUAKERTOWN At any rate, Washington's Birthday passed out in twenty-four hours; and the next morning was a brand new day. It, also, marked the opening of the Lenten season, a time of year very dear to all Philadelphiaans. For this reason, one would have seen the folks on last Monday and Tuesday, rushing madly about trying to make that last party—before Easter. It seemed worse than a New Year's Eve. So—the holiday was appreciated as a day of rest. 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 Friday. March 2nd. 1928 Philadelphia MISS COOLBREEZE At any rate, Washington's ty-four hours; and the n day. It, also, marked the o a time of year very dear to reason, one would have seen Tuesday, rushing madly abo party—before Easter. It seen Eve. So—the holiday was ap As for holidays, why not give us February the twenty-ninth? I believe that the women need a day —set apart in their honor. That's my argument, and I stick to it! After reading the last issue of the World's Greatest Weekly, I find myself in a bigger quandry than ever. New Yorkers love to "pan" my city as to its small streets, lack of taxis, bad amusements, poor restaurants, incomplete drug stores, and what-not. I feel, therefore, that Lady Nicotine was kind. I don't know whether she was laughing at me or with me. However, I was so happy to have her and I only hope that she will find time to drop in again. The correct lamp shall be kept in order. *** Am so sorry to hear of the sudden illness of one our most prominent physicians, Dr. James Leunon. He is recovering from a severe attack of appendicitis at the University Hospital. We look forward to seeing him up and out again. \* \* \* Word comes, at this time, that the lovely Miss Evelyn Patti Sutton is ill at her home. We are pulling for you. Patti, never no sick! * * * Ruth Walla is up and well again. A reunion is in order. \* \* \* Last week was a big week at the Roadside. The Elks celebrated their basketball victory over the Pittsburgh team, Monday. The Hampton boys, after defeating the Lincoln Lions, held sway Tuesday. The Scholastics and Alphas rejoiced in their respective victories Friday. "Sid" Stratton really got away. We do enjoy the Roadside; you can have such a good time. Did you say it was hospitality? * * * Was so glad to see Mrs. Rhetta Braswell of Atlantic City and Miss Bessie Nelms of Trenton. There is only one thing that we like better than your company—more of the same company. 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 W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Back to Its Original The New Room 514 S. FIFTEENTH STREET Music By SID HELEN LEE and MARY CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING Management of GEORGE W ```markdown ``` MISS PHYLLIS TAYLOR has the delightful combination of brain and charm. She is a Foyer Hostess. \* \* \* Everybody wants to know where the Foyer has gone. We just wanted to know if you were really interested. Be in form next Saturday. They tell me that it is to be better than ever. * * * Saw the Crusaders buying paint brushes. Don't tell me that the church is to be painted with the personal, artistic touch! I AM defeathered. \* \* \* The Slow Club entertained last Thursday at the Palais Royal. By the way, have you noticed the difference in the management of Philadelphia's most beautiful dance hall? The place fairly breathes "welcome." Mr. Hawkins knows the art. It seems only fitting and proper that he should be given a hand * * * "Keep Shufflin" has at last left town. The Douglass Hotel may have lived through it; but it will never look the same. Did my best to take excellent care of the cast, Lady Nicotine. Am sending it to you in the correct form. Will you please do me the same courtesy? \* \* \* The cream-colored Packard straight-eight mysteriously hit town. It seemed to have been playing a game of tag; for it left just as suddenly as it appeared. The two vagabonds—one in camel, the other in racoon—put the lady on the train, and returned with the little sailor. Don't worry, they'll never make the grade! Miss Adah Walls, having finished her work at the University, in three years and a half, has decided to teach for a while. As the teachers in her county refuse to get sick, she can still be seen—abroad at Lombard. All of the intellectuals are busily reading Leslie Pinckney Hill's new book, "Toussaint L'Ouverture." It is, indeed, a dramatic history worth while. Get in line! To Mrs. Richard Warrick, we give the honor for presenting the first Sunday Lenten. The affair was given for the benefit of St. Thomas'. Her home seemed more cozy than ever. She, as always, was a most gracious hostess. The sandwiches and cakes were quite tasty. The guests enjoyed the music rendered by Miss Marion Turner, Mr. Robert Abele, Mrs. Kate Taylor, Mr. Harry Burnet, Messers. Brogden and Boston, and Miss Edith McDougald. It was a Sunday evening to be remembered. *** Herein lies a good joke! "Four Walls" and "Two-Gun Mac," speeding down the avenue in their respective "Shaucs," upsetting the crowd of theatre-goers, passing all red lights—in their desperate attempt to escape the on-coming "Leaping Lena!" You will play, won't you? Am so glad to hear that the work is to be continued on the Nurses' Home of the Douglass Hospital. A memorial will worth the effort. The Triumvirate has at last given up the ship. Under its management, the House of Many Headaches has been skillfully guided through many threatening storms to times of peace and quiet, through many M. DR. AGNES BERRY MONTIER specializes in Children's Health work. She exhibits unusual ability in writing verses for the Associated Negro Press as well. ★ ★ ★ sorrows to countless moments of happiness. The inveterate milk drinker was the first to leave. Scriven, the most lovable son in "indifference," hurried off next. It remained for the hero of the hour, the Blonde Calf, to stand, as the Ancient Mariner, until the last horn blew. Wanted: New Management! Mrs. Harold M. Norwood and her Citizens Community Council have designated Sunday, March 18th as Community Council Day. The main feature of the day, will be a Mass Meeting at Union Baptist Church with Judge Albert George of the Municipal Court of Chicago as the principal speaker. We are also looking forward to Judge William M. Lewis of the Municipal Court of Philadelphia as our other speaker. Judge Lewis is sound on the race question and is especially interested in the dependent Negro Child Organizations and individuals who make contributions will be listed on the program as guarantors of the meeting. THE PORTSMOUTH HOTEL 2311 CHRISTIAN STREET Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Mary Douglass Josey, Prop. Rittenhouse 5794 Kansas City Society The Parent-Teachers Association sent Mesdames W. W. Caldwell, Katie Bell, Messrs. Bluford and Thompson as delegates to the State Convention of parents and teachers last week. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ronzo Blanchard of Denver, spent the week end with relatives. *** Dr. W. Hubert Bruce, prominent Physician and Surgeon, is a graduate of Howard Universi and is As- sistant Superintendent of Wheatley Hospital and President of the Hospital Staff at General Hospital Mrs. Bruce is founder and President of the Directors of the Florence Home for Colored Girls and has been very influential in securing financial assistance from A. S. S. members of theDr. W. H. Bruce other race to aid in all worthy projects. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones motored from St. Joseph to visit their daughter, Mrs. Fred Johnson and Mr. Johnson. * * * Mrs. Mary Sanford of Chicago is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mable Sanford Lewis at the Bel Canto Studio and her sister, Mrs. Etta Davis. She was accompanied by her granddaughter, Wanakee Lewis, who has been studying in Paris. The little Miss contemplates music lessons at the Bel Canto Studio under the tutorage of her mother, Mrs. Lewis, who also studied in Paris and England. M. A. B. Among the young physicians of Kansas City, DR. L. M. TILLMAN is an outstanding figure. *** Dr. L. M. Tillman, one of Kansas City's prominent physicians and surgeons, is a graduate of Lincoln Institute and Meharry Medical College, class of '14. Since his internship of fourteen months in the General Hospital, he has been actively engaged in the practice of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Tillman has held many prominent positions in this city among them City Physician for six years, Superintendent of the Jackson County Home for the aged and infirm, and at present is Clinician at General Hospital. Dr. Tillman takes a post graduate course at some accredited university each year, in Pathology or some other phase of Medicine. He is a member of the G. U. O. O. F. and has been Grand Medical Examiner for that order for a number of years. He is also a member of the Chi Delta Mu. * * * One of the events which has caused a small amount of comment is the marriage of Mr. Johnnie Ivory and Miss Stenola Elam. The right woman had just arrived! He had no intentions of remaining a bachelor. The many friends of Mrs. Barney Everette, who had been confined to her home since the latter part of last month are glad to note that she is again able to be active. * * * The Mu Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (there now that is all of it) will present Madame Jessie Zachary of New York in a recital at Grand Avenue Temple, March 9. * * * Mrs. Dollie Tivis of Wichita and Miss Gwendolyn Olerson of Atchison, were guests of their cousin, Thaddeus Hulsey and Mrs. Hulsey Saturday and Sunday. Miss Olerson is a teacher in the Atchison School System. * * * Dr. William J. Thompkins was the first superintendent of the General Hospital (colored division) and was the man who gave to Kansas City the largest Municipal Hospital as yet organized and then developed it to Class A standing and in fact put the profession west of the Mississippi on the map. Anita Otey. M. H. DR. WILLIAM THOMPKINS is one of Kansas City's most prominent physicians. His brilliant career makes him a credit to the profession. Buffalo Mr. Robert Stith, proprietor of the Sanitary Barber Shop, was the invited guest of Mrs. Jesse Taylor, 22 Cedar Street, when the former accompanied the latter to the second ball of the Bricklayers' Union held at the Hotel Statler on Monday evening. Mr. Taylor is the vice-president of this organization. *** Mrs. Viola McKay of Milwaukee is visiting her brother, Fighting Kelly, former lightweight champion of the West and anada. Mrs. McKay is stopping at 142 Oak St. *** The Shiloh Female Quartette sang at the M. E. Church at Lackawanna on last Sunday evening. The auditors were captivated by the masterly renditions given by the youngsters. On last Friday evening, the Lulu Belle Company, which was playing at the Erlanger Theatre of this city, were entertained at the New Vendome Hotel which was opened recently, by Mr. William R. Clore. The company was highly entertained, and after this royal banquet they repaid their kindness by entertaining the other guest who were present. They left last Sunday morning for Pittsburgh. WM. CAMPBELL 22 Milnor St., Phone. Sen. 5814-R. Atlantic City Society Alyss Mae Hershaw . - Horsey, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac H. Nu ter, Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Wast ington, John Satchell, Mr. and Mr: Solomon D. Wright, Attorney Wa ter Comerfi Ernest Johnson, Dr. C H. Henderson, Mrs, Delaney, Mr and Mrs. Coffer, Mrs. L. Appleto! Walker, Mrs. Florence Gross, M1 and Mrs. Huntley, Mr. and Mrs T. J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. H Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. B. Davis, Mr and Mrs. James Toomey, Mrs Cheatham, Mrs. Florence Williams Mrs. Joseph C. Langston, Mrs. M Moore, Mrs. ‘Mary Neal, Mrs. F. P Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Ringgold Dr. John H. Wilson and Dr. ant Mrs, Braswell. ss @& Dr. J. Hurlong Scott is presiden of the local branch and a very well liked, capable and enthusiastic one he is making.. -_ * * Lenore Scott spent last week enc in Washington with her parents Dr.’ and Mrs. Emmett J. Scott Understand that her twin brother Horace will be with us this week end. e¢¢ We were very proud to see s poem of Mary J. Washington appear in the Crisis this month. I saj proud, and not surprised, because we thoroughly appreciate her abil. ity and recognition in the literary field, being outstanding at Colum- bia University and also the Gen. graphic Magazine. in which severa) of her articles have appeared.. Although this is the ‘““World’s Play- ground,” other things go on here besides play. * * * Frances Tyson of Philly visited the Misses Merle and Frances Bris- coe last week. She made quite a charming addition to the shore for a few days. * * * “Lady Nicotine” is to be with me this week end and Norvell Major and I are planning to make her lose some perfectly good sleep and flesh for at least a few days. She’ll be able to tell you more about it in her column than I. ._ ** * The Benedicts are very clever. we'll admit. Ech presented his “better half” with American beautv roses on February 22. They just wouldn’t be outdone. Remember the “Leap Year Surprise” the wives gave them recently? * * * The Parent-Teachers’ Association fave its patrons a rare treat Fri- day night with the kiddies of the Indiana Avenue and New Jersey Avenue Schools. A special radio program was giv- en from 7:30 to 8:30, a powerful radio having been set up in the au- ditorium. - The program followed: Music by the combined orchestras of the two schools: “School Parade,” Maddy; “Playing in the Sunshine,” Morris; “Love’s Greetings,” Elgar; “Andan- te from Surprise Symphony,” Hay- den; “Now the Day is Over,” Burn- by.” Mr. Jacquith, director of the instrumental music in the public schools, conducted the orchestra in person. Singing by children in chorus, third grade, Mrs. I. B. C. Gould, di- recting: “Flag Song,” Howleston; “Hearing,” Messner; “Tailor. and the Mouse,’ English Folk Songs; “Jack Frost,’ Gaynor. Mrs. Bessie Calhoun Bird of Phil ly is visiting Dr, and Mrs. W. EB. s Fourteen . eye =a > + ot es 1 HATCH—In loving memory of FE EREVCIESE GUS aN Eves Wed ow" M—Memories of you still linger: I—In our circle a chair is vacant T—Though friends may come and friends may go, Y—Your place can never be filled. C—could we but have you in our midst i—Like days of long ago. U—Understanding and devoter, - B—Beloved by us all,, Sadly missed by AMITY SOCIAL CLUB. * * * The Amity Social Club enter- tained. a few friends at a very unique Washington’s Birthday party, on Wednesday evening. The affair was held at the home of Miss Emily Craig Smith, 508 North Indiana Avenue. The members of the club wore Colonial costumes. Among those who enjoyed an evening of fun and laughter were: "Misses Virginia Brown, Evelyn Spraggins, . Carrie Bailey , Elsie Showell, Dorothy McRae, of New York; Flora Wilson, Marion Nash, of Philadelphia; Emily Craig Smith, Mrs. Elsie Curtis, Mrs. Florence Church, Mrs. Viola Thomas; Mrs. Elizabeth Koiner, Mrs. Rachel Banks and Miss Edith H. Hollana, who is president. Messrs. B. Wil- liamson, Nathaniel Perry, Maurice Curtis, Clarence Johnston, Alfred Campbell, E. Roger Boney, John Satchell, Elwood Davis, Ferdinand Newton, Harry Moore, James Gard- ner, Bernard Smith. James R. Stan- field and Mr. and Mrs. Hyman C. Smith. * * * Montgomery Gregory, principal of the New Jersey avenue school, ad- dressed the Public School Princi- pals Association, of Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday evening, at their an nual banquet. This association com- prises the principals of the high, junior high, and elementary schools of that city. Mr. Gregory spoke on the subject “The School Prin- cipal as a Leader,” and in his re- marks ‘stressed the importance of the opportunities for guidance and inspiration, possessed by the mod- ern principal. “With the development of our public schools a new profession has been virtually opened for our am- bitious boys and girls. In cities where colored men and women hold responsible positions in the schools such as principal, our chil- dren have greater incentive for re- maining in schools and scaling the walls of success,” he said. * * * The pre-Lenten Dance of the N. A. A. C. P. last week was more than a success from every angle. Everyone who attended is still talk- ing about what a good time they had. : Mrs. J. A. Lightfoot, . chairman, was ably assisted by Mrs. J. H. Weston, Mrs. J. L. Johnson, C. H. Pettis, Dr. Samuel Williamson, George D. Willis, Mrs. Sarah Keys, Mrs. Maraguerite A. Edwards, Mrs. Charles Randall, Mrs. Annie Stur- gess, Mrs. Mary Puckham, Mrs. Effie Daniels, Frank Eggleston. The list of patrons and patron- esses included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. James Battle, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Terry, Mr. and Mrs. William, Dr. and Mrs. du. Eimo: Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Chinn, Mr. and Mrs. Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Scott. Mr. and Mrs. R. Landon Flipping, Mr. and owes Weed CUR We and Mre OPEN ALL YEAR Steam Heat, Room By Day Electric, Baths $1.50 Up Earepear Plan HOTEL DUNBAR A Select Hotel For Colored People 196 N. N. CAROLINA AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Phone 9018 14 5CI+Ec Braswell of 34 N. Indiana. By the way, Mrs. Bird’s picture, togethe1 with that of Dr. Braswell’s nephew and our Rhetta apeared in last wek’s issue. Now look through your back numbers and meet her. ee © Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goss, of 324 N. Indiana Avenue were very happy to have a number of their friends share with them their anniversary last week. Cards were the feature of the evening, and of course every- one’s appetite was satisfied with oodles of goodies. Delighted to be there were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weddington, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Malone, Mr. and Mrs. Lamkins, Mr. and Mrs. Dart, Miss Alice Robin- son, Miss Mattie Bascom, Miss Mar- ion La Cour, Mr. Inez Redd, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Tate, Miss Hawkins, Miss Anna Green, Mrs. Sue Eveleigh, Miss Bertha Thomas, Mr .L. Apple- ton Walker, Mrs. Mamie Wright, Dr. J. Hurlong Scott and perhaps a few more. Everyone reports a mighty good time. * * * . Dr. and Mrs. St. Elmo Davenport gave their little meice, Dolores Brown who is visiting them from New York City, a very unique birth- day party recently. Little Dolores is now three years old. My! Quite a little lady. C7 * * The pedagogues of Atlantic City and Bordentown at last staged their basketball gamie on the 22nd of Feb- ruary. Atlantic City did themselves proud. The girls’ teams tied 13-13 and the men walked away with the bacon in grand style—14-22. a neard someone say that Borden- town could play basketball!) On the girl’s team from Atlanta City were Ruth Satchel, Ruth West, Julia Goens, Catherine Body, Eliza Mack and Ola Jackson. On the men’s team were Edgar Milby, Ar- win Hamm, Aubrey Hoxter, Jean Johnson, Paul Brown, Wesley Green, Ralph Greene, Hibbert, Smith and I. Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Granger were very generous in offering their cotage for dancing, cards and “what not,” while the Teachers’ cottage was the rendezvous for the party after. the game. So that’s over at last! Now we’ll see what hapens when the return game is played here March 10. * * * Laconia Fitzgerald has just re- turned from Asbury Park and she reports the time of her life. As- bury Park is the place and Laconia the person to have a good time. Atlantic City Briefs E. D. Roberts, Agent, Room 24, Atlantic Inc. Bldg., Atlantic City J, Henry Rowlette and his religi- ous work committee are furnish- ing the best types of programs at the Sunday Big meetings at the Arctic Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A. Rowlette is a real ‘“‘go-getter’ and was the manager of the Blue divi- sion that recently won the mem- bership contest when almost a thousand members were secured for the Y, + * * Three basket ball teams from the Branch were entered into the State tournament played at Bor- dentown over three week enas, ending next Saturday with the fi- nals, the Forty Club, the Rinky Dinks and the Y Reserves. The Rinky Dinks is considered one of the leading amateur teams in South Jersey. * * * The balmy sunshine has turned the boys’ minds to track and out- door sports and already some in- side work has been begun in track. Harvey Hughes, the crack high jumper and hurdler of the Atlantic City High School, Quentin Wa- ters, sprinter, and Halvern John- son, another high cinder path as- pirant wor kout daily in the big gym. Hughes is the captain of the High track team, being the first youth of his race to hold this en- ‘lable athletic honor at the school. . * s Many clubs of men are using the aightly in the gym. They find the big lobby an ideal lounging place for their nightly confabs. * * * On last Saturday, Mme. Sara Spencer Washington, president of! the Apex Hair Company, motored to Philadelphia to spend the week- end. She was acompanied by Mrs. L, R. Thomas. * * * Miss Verna Wynne, who is now managing the Apex School of Beauty Culture in Philadelphia, Spent Sunday at the Shore. Her many friends here expresed their pleasure at seeing her and offered congratulations on the success of her efforts in Philadelphia. * * © In preparing for the observance of the Lenten season a great deal of entertainments were held the early part of last week. Monday night, The Oriole Glee Club ap- peared in a minstrel and dance at the Recreation Center, given by Mrs. E. Walker for the benefit of St. Augustine Episcopal Church. A very delightful program was rendered and the affair was well at- tended. s+ o* Tuesday night, a committee of ladies headed by Mrs. James A. Lightfoot gave a Leap Year dance at the Recreation Center, under the auspices of the Atlantic City branch of the N. A. A.C. PB. A ‘very select crowd atended the af- fair. Several house parties and other affairs were given. = * ¢ The popular Dr. Lucas was seen at the Leap Year dance, and as usual made things lively for those around him. Speaking of joke- smiths, Doc knows how to keep you laughing. Ask him to repeat the poem about the “Hebrew guest at the hotel’ and about “The Boys and Their Teacher.’ It was indeed a circus. Seated in a row were, Doc, Herndon Daniel, A. Upshur, W. L, Evans, Leroy Williams, Mc- Leod of the Phila Tribune, Gregory and I. * * * Then of course, Gregory had to add his bit of comedy. His poem entitled “Coal’ was a scream, and his tale of attending the recent Howard-Lincoln Football Classic in Phila with only 15 cents and re- turned with 8 cents change was a humdinger. Faif enough, a good S:maritan drove him to Phila in lis Chrysler, but it is a mystery to me how he secured a grandstand seat, doggies, pennant and novelty football badge by “passing the buck.’ That's what I call a clever study of strict economy. + * Talking with a serious thinking business woman recently, she re- marked that it would be a splendid idea if our preachers would inject some business {deas into the minds cf their hearers while teaching re- ligion. et Allan Belton, proprietor of the busiest spot on Arctic Ave., near South Carolina Ave., claims to be a 20 hours a day hustler. Inquiring how he does it, he declares that’s a cinch compared with his working one solid year without a wink of sleep. I'll admit Al is a clever. hustler, but all I can say is to “bridge me another.” ! * ¢ . 2 THE INTER-STATE TATTLER $< A certain school teacher ob- jected ruining his dignity to play a basket ball game with boys at the Y. What can his dignity be? It must mean much to him. 2s 8 8 Men are natural born hunters but are quite often outdone by the fairer sex. This is what really happened, the boys failed to se- cure some “prohibition fluid” after many hard trials, so the girl friend tried and first shot out the box, located the much sought for aqua caliente. This shows that she knew how to bag the game. Syracuse, N. Y. “The Rainbow Kimona” a comedy in two acts, presented by the Dun- bar Community Players, was held at the Huntington Hall, Thursday evening, February 28rd. ActI—Nellie Van Tassei’s Study. The stage was beautifully decorated with pennant flags of a variety of Institutes. This act closed with nine béautiful girls attractively at- tired in colors of rainbow and as they marched around each carry- ing a letter representing the word rainbow. Act IIl—Was very inter- esting from start to finish. Rose Jackson (maid), Mrs. Falstaff Har- ris, the star of the show deserves much credit for her activity. Mu- sical solo by Edwin Ayres and James DeForrest. The cast—Edith Jones, Mrs. Lena Ayres; Nellie Vau- tassel, Miss Viola Banks; Olive Mer- cer, Miss Ethel DuBois; Ruth Ash- ton, Mrs. Nellie Reeves; Beatrice Courtney, Mrs. Louise Mason; Isa- belle Sutro, Mrs. Josephine Lynn; Winifred Turner, Mrs. Geraldine Clair; Alice Marvine, Mrs. George Janes and Rose Jackson (maid), Mrs. Falstaff Harris. Falstaff Har- ris, stage director; Miss Helen Blake, dramatic coach; Chas. G. Duncan, business manager; Mur- ray Wallace, advertising manager; Mrs. Arvin Hamm, wardrobe mis- tress and Leroy Gibbs, property man. *. * *. A birthday party was given in honor of Mr. Leslie Buck, at tie residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buck, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 2ist. It was well attended by the basketball tteam and others, among whom were: Mr. and Mrs. Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Bush, Miss Wyatt, Mr. and Mrs. L. 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Wi Indigestion and Dysvepsia Use LOEWENSTEIN’S DYSPEPSIA REMEDY Eat and prisk’As You Like 25e ind 5éc a Bottle \ 2298 7th AVENUE Billious to Bill From BALTIMORE Dear Bill: IWOULD like very much to give you a birds eye view of the happenings in Baltimore the last week, but if I had the eyes of all the birds I would not be able to cover the many situations. Things have been happening down in this man's town. The most important things I can't mention, as you know the Tattler will not handle scandal. However, there have been social functions, business conferences, church fights, deep scandals and what not. Friday, March 2nd, 1928 Billious From BA Dear Bill: I WOULD like very much to the happenings in Balti had the eyes of all the birds the many situations. Thing in this man's town. The m mention, as you know the T However, there have been s ferences, church fights, deep To begin with, the week has produced six major social affairs. The principals of the city schools had their banquet last Friday night and from what I can understand was quite a festival. The tariff was two-fifty a plate, a little high for Baltimore, but somehow or other they struggled through with no wringing and twisting. If I am not mistaken this was to help celebrate Frederick Douglass' birthday and was held on Douglass day. Of course Fred Douglass always maintained he did not know on what day he was born, but of course this makes very little difference as you would have to celebrate on some day, and the twenty-first of February is just as good as any other day. On the same day A Douglass Day dinner was held by the Adelphian Club. This was a large affair with about two hundred attending. The affair was held in the Blue Room of the Penn Hotel and you only had to get from around a buck and a half. Naturally many of the school principals were noticed at the bargain dinner of the Adelphian Club. Scheduled to begin at eight o'clock the dinner got under way around ten thirty, but in spite of this fact it could be said to have been a success, in a way. The speaker of the evening was Dr. Charles H. Wesley, of Howard University, who did himself proud. The doctor delivered a wonderful address to the appreciative diners but as much can not be said of the toasts that followed. "The Spirit of Douglass in our business life in 1928," was the toast Mr. William N. Jones of the Afro was to deliver. He delivered a toast of some kind but just how Douglass got into the toast is yet a mystery. "The Spirit of Douglass in our political life in 1928," was the Hon. W. Ashkie Hawkins toast, but one thing that can be said of the Senator is that he is liable to tell the truth anywhere, which he did on this occasion. He mentioned among other things that he did not know what h was to speak on and he didn't believe the man who urged him to speak knew what he was to speak on. Dr. Pezavia O'Connell, who by the way is colored and is not from Czecho-Slovakia or Ireland, toasted on "The Spirit of Douglass in our Educational Life in 1928." Dr. O'Connell put on a fair "ballyhoo" that being his business. Exalted Ruler Brotten of the Monumental Lodge of Elks toasted on "The Spirit of Douglass in our Fraternal Life in 1928." Mr. Brotten never touched the subject at all but his remarks on something else were very timely and impressive. With this much over a rush was made for hats and coats and in the rush the President of the Adelphian Club hardly got a chance to tell the guests what the object of the dinner really was. In spite of the rush, however, the President, Professor Gough McDaniels, slipped in a few words. From what he had to say it seems the idea of the dinner was not so much to celebrate Douglass Day as it was to get some new members for the Adelphian Club and swell the building fund. In fact a synopsis of the aim, history and achievements of the club was printed on the menu. Its history consists of the following facts. It has eighty-five members, has been organized for three or four years, has given seven or eight formal dances, and is not rated in --- Eradstreet. Its president is Professor Gough McDaniels, its vicepresident is Dr. James H. Hilburn, and its secretary-treasurer is Mr. John L. Berry. Its aim, as declared on the circular on which the menu was printed, is to procure a yearround social center for Who's Who in Baltimore. In other words, a club house. Its achievements consists in persuading eighty-five members to join it. You know Bill, Friday night is the night in Baltimore. On Friday night they shoot off the big guns. You know we have so many school teachers and so many students here and they don't seem to get up on Saturday, so they lay it in. Anyway, on last Friday the Ascoes gave their party and it was held at the Oddfellows Hall. I know what you are thinking—when did they get that name? I was thinking the same thing. I have racked my brain to try to fit it in somewhere and the nearest I can get is the name of a Russian cruiser captured by the Japanese during the Russo-Japanese war. The name of that cruiser was "Askold" and I was told by a Russian yesterday that Askold is derived from the Russian word Asthrican—a name that describes a kind of black fur that is all curled up in knots. When the fur is not all curled up it is Askold, in other words, is a kind of fuzz. So I suppose Ascoes comes from that word. Anyway the Ascoes had a wonderful party. Lots of the old timers were out and you had to put on a hard-boiled shirt and everything. It goes on record as being the first formal club dance in years, at which anything tangible was given away. They had loads of ice cream and cake and indefinite punch. I don't know who the club members are, but among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Peck Major, Floyd Watts, Louis Weaver, Heber Watts, Isidore Oliver, John Berry, Charles Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. Gains, Dr. and Mrs. Melton, Mrs. Robert Goodlow, Helen Ash Johnson, Jerome Dorman, Jack Smith, Harry Lee Shipley, Miss Wilhemina Robinson and Messrs. Addison Johnson and Holland Shipley. Just who the president of the club is, is hard to find, but because Dr. Christmas passed the cake in large Christmas boxes, I nominate him. If there are no objections the nomination will stand. On the same evening the F. E. W. Harper Temple I. B. P. O. E. of W. held forth at Sharp St. Memorial Church. Miss Nannie Burroughs was the speaker of the evening, and as usual spoke. After the program, the daughter Elks drilled downstairs and fell upon a lay out the like of which no Elk daughters in Maryland gauged in a body before. There were two hundred or more on hand, and the catering establishment of Waters and Son layed down one of those five course meals that only the Waters can. The DuBois Circle meet on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Edgar Braxton, The DuBois Circle is a small number of ladies who meet regularly. On these occasions a program of some kind is rendered after which the party at whose house the club meets, as a rule invites the ladies into the dining room. On many occasions the club has been invited out into the dining room to what virtually amounted to a blank, but last Tuesday it was different. After Miss Vashti Maxwell had finished her travel talk about Cuba and the ladies had asked enough questions about Cuban men, Mrs. Braxton proceeded to "walk her beat." I believe good food is coming out of the kitchen yet. Anyway, they hope to meet there again next week. I know you are sick of all this party mess but I have one more and then I will get off. The Civic League held its annual luncheon in the cafeteria of the Douglass High School. There were about two hundred out and Dr. Dorothy Boulding of Washington, D. C. a young and attractive miss, lectured on Sex Education from a Biological Standpoint. Of course this went practically over everybody's head but it did not make much difference as most of the women were there for the lunch and not for the biology. Of course there were other people on the program and everybody seemed to get along alright. The Civic League is a great institution. It holds the flower mart every year. This year it extended its philanthropy by buying balls for the school childrens' Christmas tree. The real works come off in church not at social gatherings. Up at Union Baptist Church last week Sergeant HITZELBURGER with the aid of six police had to take the gavel out of Dr. OVERS hand and preside. Everytime some one makes a motion that the Rev. Dr. Overs be given the gate another fight starts and Dr. Overs starts to sing a hymn. I don't know how long things are going like this, but in my opinion it wont be long now. Lots of people are expecting me to carry the big scandal that happened this week but this is a clean book and we can't handle that kind of stuff. For the benefit of those who would like to know about it I would suggest that they read "Sub Deb Chatter" in the Afro by Noah Thompson, Jr. Mr. Thompson seems to keep up with all the school teachers who get out of line and I am sure he will handle this choice morsel in this week's Afro. By by, from BILLIOUS P. S.—I forgot to tell you Counsellor Arthur Briscoe has followed Counsellor McCard out of the councils of Metropolitan Church. I wouldn't exactly say he was thrown out, but he is not in. Durham, North Carolina Dr. C. V. Freeman of Jacksonville, Fla., president of the National Medical Association has just left the city, having come to Durham from New York, where he addressed the North Harlem Medical and Dental Association While here he wasR the guest of Dr. Clyde Donnell, National Medical Sec'y. Dr. Donnell honored Dr. Freeman with a banquet in the assembly room of the N. C. Mutual Life Ins. Co. Aside from the local doctors, the out of town guests were: Dr. E. E. Toney, Dr. A. M. Rivera, Dr. Tinsley and Dr. Hicks. * * * Mrs. Sadie Sumner Ingram left the city Sunday evening for Washington, D. C., her home, where she will resume her teaching. She has ben the house guest of Prof. and Mrs. W. G. Peason. ★ ★ ★ The tea given by the Ladies Aid Society last Wednesday evening was quite a success. It was a Patriotic Birthday Tea and all the members of the club wore white dresses with red aprons, ties and some blue to carry out the color scheme. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Martha Donnell honored Mrs. Sadie Sumner Ingram with a beautiful party Friday night. There was dancing, good eats "N" everything. Most of us know what a wonderful hostess Mrs. Donnell is and always expect a good time. Well we staid at the party "till there wasn't nothing left" and we just had one "scrumptious" time. We regret that Mrs. Ingram has to leave as she has been a pleasant visitor. Bessie J. Whitted. Miami, Fla. Nothing exciting this week around the Magic City. Several Butter and Egg Men as usual have promised several girls "Fresh Frocks" for the Literary Digest Dance given by the nurses of the City Hospital. Mrs. Taylor, has promised to allow "Little Mortimer Jones" to attend provided he does'nt start his cave man tactics. * * * The Frogs, one of Miami's leading Social Clubs since the expulsion of Duckett and Cappe, gave a dance Friday eve. The elite of the Magic City was there. "Overcoat Willie" should be more loyal to his boy friends. Never should he go and tell the Madams the boy friends whereabouts. Amos see Leo at once. Since the high-powered Mama from Scranton, Penn., arrived, our friend Berry is seldom seen. Hold him "Miss Scranton, he is a Butter and Egg Man for true. But you had better watch Doug Brown. * * * Since Ruth Brown met her Catholic friend, she has started observing Lent and has climbed on top of the wagon. * * * Juanita since meeting the popular chauffeur from the Big World has forgotten how to serve ice tea to regular patrons. * * * Beware Dell Price, Dr. Mazon. is somewhat peeved of your last outing. It will be remembered he is very particular of such company. Wade be careful how you charge your batteries on other people's expense. juice cost money. Remember your landlady as well as your radio. * * * Harrison, we think you had better get closcer to Miss Bush. she loves you, so be yourself. The date of the Tattler Dance will be announced in the next issue. Reuben Major. West Palm Beach. Fla. Private Car Newport. Steward Wolfe and his crew can be seen every day in their bathing costumes. Private Car Roamer. Baldy Gibson and Chef Watkins are featuring their latest kitchen creation, known as Fraiciasse of Bird tongue. * * * Private Car Hussar. Dr. Horace McKay, acting Steward, when he has no duties to perform in the hospital, and Sheik Jones as waiter, accompanied by the good Brother Jona are willing to let the rest of the world know that they are in it. * * * Private Car Japauldon is here, but the crew we know not where. Professor's Eubie Blake and Broadway Jones entertained at the annual Washington birthday ball in the Hotel Royal Ponciana, and as usual was a great success. Kid Mitchel of Philadelphia is scouting the east coast of Florida in quest of a suitable purse, and any opponent within the 133 lb. limits. Kid Mitchel can be reached at Hotel Royal Ponciana, care of D. R. * * * Mr. R. T. Sharp of 1602 Blake St., Berkeley, Cal., is leaving the city enroute to his California home on Private Car 301, and through the courtesy of his employer will stop off in Washington, D. C., to pay a visit to his daughter, and grand children, the latter he has never seen. * * * It wouldn't be a bad idea for the Doctors of our community to look to the TATTLER for more news. In the week of February 12, was Doctors Week in the TATTLER and we did not serve too many Doctors with copies in this neighborhood. W. R. 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