The Inter-State Tattler

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JAC NO COVER CHARGE Whether you come here for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, you will find us prepared to serve you the finest cooked meal. Careful choice of all food served assures your satisfaction. POPULAR PRICES For Private Cars Only Accessories - Cars To Hire Service That Satisfies 35-37-39-41 West 144th St. Tel. Edgecombe 9800 LEONARD E. KENERLY General Manager --- Uptown New York's FINEST APARTMENT HOUSE 75 St. Nicholas Pl. 3, 4 & 5 Rooms --- Where every room is privately arranged. French doors, Parquet floors, Sunken Bath Tubs, Showers, Modern Electric Fixtures and French Telephones Superintendent on Premises --- RICHMOND MARKET 2326 Seventh Avenue HIGH GRADE Meats ::: Poultry Game and Provisions HOTELS and RESTAURANTS SUPPLIED J. Goodman, Prop. Telephone: Audubon 8430 The Advertisers on this page are seeking your patronage. Won't you make it convenient to trade with them? THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Mem's Home of Mirth and WALLS' PARADE Seventh Avenue S. W. C. 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Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878. Subscription rate $3.50 per year. THE SUCKERS DISBAND NLIKE the majority of our chocolate contemporaries we have never been able to get much of a sweat denouncing the resuscitated Ku Klux Klan. The old Klan of reconstruction days had a strong reason for being. The South had not recovered from the impoverishment and blood-letting of the war, sepia gentlemen were parking their personalities in the legislative chambers and the inevitable graft derived from the possession of public offices was finding its way into the commodious carpet bags of gents from up North. This intense poverty and intense envy, inflamed by the smouldering resentment of a defeated people, gave the original Klan the emotional force which made it a formidable and sometimes terrible organization. The revived Klan did not have such a favorable emotional background. Even if the movement had been confined to the South it could not have reawakened the enthusiasm of the original Klan. The old South was a desolate land of weed grown farms and tenantless homesteads. The new South is a land flowing with cocoa cola and white mule. The old South was an economic wreck because its most valuable form of property had been confiscated. The New South is teeming with textile mills, hot dog stands and tin Lizzies. The old South was brooding over wounds received in unsuccessful war. The new South shares with the rest of the country the honor of having delivered the K. O. wallop to the Boche. In short, the old South was a land of suppressed bitterness while the new South is beginning an era of material and spiritual expansion. People who live in the latter kind of atmosphere do not make passionate haters and unless an organization like the Klan can keep hate inflamed up to fever pitch it cannot survive. We do not mean to imply that the South or any other section of America is a land innocent of prejudices and suspicions. As a matter of fact the country is everywhere seething with all sorts of racial, denominational and sectional distrust, jealousy and hatred. Catholics are not any too fond of Lutherans, Presbyterians are suspicious of Catholics and everybody is ready to boot the Negro on the slightest pretext. The backers of the revived Klan attempted to organize and capitalize what they believed to be the largest faction of these mutual animosities. But they underrated the intelligence, or, rather, the shrewdness of the average American. The general run of Americans know they can hate whom and what they please without anybody to direct them. Even the average Indiana Methodist knows he can hate Al Smith just as effectively in a Kuppenheimer business suit as he can with a Pepperell pillow case over his head. And when he is asked to fork over ten bucks for the privilege of hating in the latter regalia he says "No thank you." Thus, the actual membership of the Klan was recruited from the subnormal element, failures in various ranks of labor and small business, too dumb even to exercise their God given right to hate their fellow men without somebody to tell them where and when. We have never been able to see how an organization made up of men of this type could be considered a real menace to any group willing to put up any kind of fight in self defence. WALKING OUT ON OPPORTUNITY OME time ago a colored actor with an important part in a Broadway drama failed to show up in time for a performance. Fortunately the understudy who was sent in to take his place was an even better actor; so the backers of the production permitted the star to stay out of the cast for good, to the lasting profit of the American stage. Now word comes to us that another colored actor playing an important role has walked out on his contract. This seems to us a very unwise as well as a very unethical pastime. We do not know the details of the disagreement between the actor and the producers. Perhaps the actor had a just grievance. But a contract once signed should be lived up to as a matter of business and a matter of honor. Besides too many recurrences of this sort will cause producers to doubt the dependability of all colored actors. Look to it that walking out on Broadway does not mean walking out on opportunity. Friday, March 9th, 1928 The In Published Friday of every 2296 Seventh Avenue. New second-class matter February under the act of March 8, 18 THE GERALLY Vol. IV. FRI THE U Help! Help! The Editor of the Inter-State Tattler I might send you a story since the Tattler is a "Race Paper" (if it doesn't get too tight) and also designed for the proletariat (or used to be ere it became clever and slightly ritzy.) You see, I want to be a Negro writer even in print—But just now I'm trying to get through with college. That doctor's issue was the most amusing thing I've ever seen in colored journalistic circles. You're an all right editor! Langston Hughes WHY I LOVE HARLEM Because the Sugar Cane got so hot it burned up. Because they serve caviar on toast at the Park View. Because Lucky Strikes are Fifteen cents at the Savoy. Because I saw my first arch-duke at the Manhattan Casino. Because in a neighboring telephone booth I heard a lady ask for Audaban wan-wan-another-wan nothing. Because one room and kitchenette eliminates your land-lady. Winner Because I always considered "The New Yorker" quite the most amusing weekly published until a friend sent me a copy of the Tattler -- Harlem's prize reporter. Because the parties I go to in Harlem are the ones the Tattler covers, which must mean that they are the best parties in Harlem. Because Harlem is Harlem. T. M. RUTHEFORD. 22 E. 38th St., N. Y. C. 1201 E. Terrell Ave. Fort Worth, Texas. The Editor of the Inter-State Tattler Dear Sir: Dear Sir: You will find enclosed application blank together with the writer's personal check for one year's subscription. I wish to congratulate you upon the progress of your paper which is weekly becoming a bigger and better pictorial whose object seems to interest as well as amuse its readers. Mr. Butler is to be personally commended for his untiring efforts towards this goal. Mrs. Dismond's spicy comments on social activities are very entertaining. With best wishes for your continued success. I am. Very truly yours. (Mrs.) Jimmy Roy McDonald Editor; Dear Sir: I know you will wonder, But do not ponder, Over this letter. It is just from a reader Who thinks the TATTLER a high bidder. And hope to be yet better. It's a fine magazine — O, Yes! and a swell tandarine, But let us have it more wetter — And more zip and gossip too. 412 West 47 Street. New York City. The Uptown NewYorker Petits Tours—The Holland Tunnel FOR the Uptown New Yorker, who as yet has not found it opportune to traverse the Vehicular Tube, a thrill lies in store. It is the opinion of this department that a round trip under the Hudson for no other purpose is well worth the gesture of leaving Harlem for a short moment. The Entrance Plaza is at Freeman Square, just south of Greenwich Village, and so named in honor of the late Milton H. Freeman, who died six months ago, after he had succeeded the late Clifford H. Holland, the original chief engineer, who had preceeded him in death on October 27, 1924. The Tunnel is designated officially as the Holland Tunnel. An array of New York's Finest guard the Manhattan entrance; there is no end of politeness. A toll of $0.25 is collected for motorcycles; $0.50 for passenger cars; trucks, according to tonnage must pay from $1.00 to $2.00. Man propelled conveyances and animal drawn vehicles are not permitted. The tunnel consists of two one-way tubes; the roadways of each are 20 feet wide; there is a 13-foot clearance. The length of the tunnel is 9,250 feet, 5,480 is actually under river. Each tube is built of cast iron segments, bolted together, forming a ring 29 feet, 6 inches in outside diameter. This is lined on the inside with concrete and shaped into roadways, supports and sidewalks, and in turn is lined with specially designed white tile. A highly developed ventilation system is utilized; 4,761,000 cu. ft. of fresh air is supplied to the tunnel per minute, and is changed 42 times an hour. The estimated hourly traffic (both directions) is 2,800 vehicles; daily, 46,000. Upon entering the tube, lights must be extinguished; smoking is not allowed. If a flat tire occurs it is not permissible to stop in the tube for changing. A car running out of gas is supplied at the rate of $1.00 per gallon. Vehicles are not allowed to carry explosives, inflammable liquids, compressed poisonous gasses, loose hay or straw or reserve gasoline, exceeding one gallon. The official speed limit is 30 miles per hour. Patrolmen are stationed alternately, on opposite sides at intervals. They seem to maintain the regulation of the speed of traffic by every other one waving to speed it up and the others motion to quiet down. The introductory experience is quite comparable to the first view of the city's skyline, the initial stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge or the welcoming sight of the Statue after the first trans-Atlantic jaunt. IF a dog bites a man, it has been advised that the incident is of no news value; this is also, unques- tionable truth if an Uptown restaurant omits cavier on toast. If however, a man bites a dog or a Harlem tavern does serve caviar — that occasion has all the ear-marks of a scoop. If, in addition to this hors d'oeuvre or pate de fois gras follows the soup, and is in turn trailed by a choice of meats, for example, filet mignon with an assortment of vegetables; and, if all of this is but the fore-runner of Waldorf salad, stuffed celery, your favorite dessert, nuts, European candies and, of course, demitasse and finger-bowl, this department ventures the opinion that such an event should be sky-written. The digestion of many an epicure will not be impaired, by the information that this feast may be in its entirety procured for one dollar, and occasionally less at a quite remarkable tea place recently discovered by Lady Nicotine. The Uptown New Yorker does not see the advisability of divulging the name (The Park View Tea Room), nor the address (257 Edgecombe Ave.); but the slightest doubt does not exist that sooner or later Her Ladyship will blab the telephone number and that's that. A SUITABLE compensation will be awarded that Uptowner who has never heard this one: A Scotchman is rumored to have left three pennies by his plate when he had completed his repast in a very swank tavern. Garcon recovered his composure with great difficulty; finally he picked the coins up; very slowly he laid them down one at a time. "This one," he said, "tells me you are a Scotchman; this one informs me you are a batchelor; and this last one advises me that your father was a batchelor." A Bite . . . To Eat If a dog bites an incident is of noticeable truth if on toast. If however does serve caviar of a scoop. If, in paté de fois gras for by a choice of meat assortment of vegeta runner of Waldorf sert, nuts, European finger-bowl, this des such an event should many an epicure will that this feast may dollar, and occasion place recently discover New Yorker does not name. (The Park View Edgecombe Ave.); but that sooner or later a number and that's the Just A Little Scotch A SUITABLE con towner who ha is rumored to have * * * man, it has the news value in Uptown rea man bites a man occasion a addition to news the soup, for example; and, if all, stuffed cellandies and, of department vent be sky-written not be impaired be in its entirely less at aided by Lady Mee the advisa (Tea Room), the slightest over Ladyship w. * . * * ensation will never heard t Page Three yet has not found regular Tube, a thrill department that a better purpose is well for a short moment. Care, just south of honor of the late ago, after he had the original chief with on October 27, July as the Holland guard the Manhatness. A toll of $0.25 per passenger cars; from $1.00 to $2.00. Drawn vehicles are two one-way tubes; there is a 13-foot is 9,250 feet, 5,480 built of cast iron 29 feet, 6 inches inside with conerts and sidewalks, named white tile. A utilized; 4,761,000 feet per minute, and rated hourly trafficily, 46,000. Upon acquitted; smoking is not permissible for running out of gallon. Vehicles are liable liquids, com-straw or reserve special speed limit is used alternately, on to maintain the other one waving quiet down. Therable to the first stroll across the right of the Statue advised that the is also, unquestion omits cavier or a Harlem tavern all the ear-marks mors d'oeuvre or is in turn trailed mignon with an is but the fore-our favorite desse, demitasse and the opinion that the digestion of any the information procured for one remarkable tea time. The Uptown of divulging the address (257 lot does not exist lab the telephone awarded that Upne: A Scotchman by his plate when frank tavern. Gar-difficulty; finally and them down one you are a Scotchcelor; and this last catchelor." NIGHTHAWK. Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond SAY what you will about how wicked and wild Harlemites are, but if Lent comes, parties sure get few and far between. No self respecting organization ventures to offer its public a charity ball; very few swank clubs consider it advisable to celebrate birthdays or what nots. Viola, the more intimate affairs are our only diversions. No kick on them, however, for we have a reputation for good small drags. Moreover, bridge and 500 have taken a very firm hold upon Uptown New Yorkers and practically every afternoon finds a group of bejeweled and fashionably gowned ladies of leisure politely bidding, lamenting their poor luck or beaming triumphantly over a score card upon which is recorded a high winning. In other words, we at least make a gesture, and are genteel enough to give up a pleasure or two out of respect for our neighbors' religious tendencies. Page Four SAY what you will about how are, but if Lent comes, between. No self respecting its public a charity ball; very advisable to celebrate birthd more intimate affairs are our them, however, for we have drags. Moreover, bridge and hold upon Uptown New York noon finds a group of bejewe ladies of leisure politely bidd or beaming triumphantly over recorded a high winning. In a gesture, and are genteel en two out of respect for our ne Wednesday after the Hall Johnson Negro Choir Concert at Pythian Hall, a small group of us including Katherine Johnson, Hall Johnson, W. C. Handy, Charles Dickey and Bob Douglas, journeyed down to Bank Street (try and find it hidden between 11th and 12th Streets) where as the guests of William Gassner, manager for Hall, we helped the charming Petersons celebrate Mr. Peterson's birthday. What a party! Much laughter, more music and still more punch. Nobody wanted to go home. In fact things got so good that Bob called A'Lelia Walker and Eddie Manchester to come down and join us. Goodness knows when there was a move for wraps. But still I refused to return to my Harlem. So over to the studio of Armando Zegri the Walker-Manchester-Dismond trio went and there we stayed until some time earlier in the morning. * * * The next day a georgeous headache. But a few more tokens for my treasure chest. * * * I rushed back from Atlantic City Sunday to attend another birthday party that some Italian friends were having for Dr. Gertrude Curtis. Never no ask a lady her age, but what difference do the years make when one is called "Pretty Gerty" and one's adoring husband brings as his gift a band of emeralds set in platinum. * * * There was Italian food (and I love it) and the other things that you might suspect. I sent two corks and two wires back to Atlantic City with the message that I was sorry I couldn't send the headache also. ☆ ☆ ☆ To help the Doctor put over another year were our four Italian hosts, the Sol Johnson's and family, the Marshall Rosses, Anna Buckman, Mat Lattimore, Earl Johnsons and the Dismonds. The party was staged at the Sol Johnsons so that Charlie could take a sitting part. ```markdown ``` The Dark Tower was positively brilliant Sunday night. It was A'Lella Walker's last Sunday before her departure for the interior and it seemed that all of her friends tried to pack into the place. The artists were out in full and there was music, dancing and much visiting. In the crush. I discovered Countee Cullen, Edward Perry, Bob Douglas, Ernest Embey, Caska Bond, the Harry Austins, Earl Johnsons, Covarubias, the F. E Millers, Lloyd Thomas, Roscoe Bruce. Eddie Manchester, the George Carters. ad infinitum. The "Sunday Night Club" (My own name for them) met with Clarence and Blanche Conaways. And speaking of a good time, it was my debut but I hope not my last appearance. The Conaways served a luncheon of baked Smithbold ham, salad, stuffed celery, rolls and never no end to the world refreshments. You can im- agine the music with both Royal Banks and Paul Bass present. Among the others were the Clayton Demings, Chauncey Scotts, Maceo Pinckards, Wilma Mason, George Greenlee, Carlton Jackson. Helen Douglas. Irma Overton, Addie Taite, Reginald Grant, Bill Johnson, Carlotta Grant, and Mr. Lonnie (the last name I never have heard). * * * Some people have all the fun. Casper Holstein, Johnny Carey and Blondy Brown are taking the baths at Hot Springs. For six weeks, nothing but rest and good times. ★ ★ ★ The Chicago Club was the guest of Rena Lewis last Thursday. As usual she had the best of eats Irene Hudlin Jordan has been invited to become a member now that she has definitely decided to make New York her home. * * * Anna Braxton entertained at luncheon Wednesday afternoon. And although she still frowns upon sweets, starches and protiens, she served grapefruit appetisers, fried chicken, potatoes, peas. hot rolls, salad and strawberry shortcake. Good, me oh my. Her fortunate guests were Katherine Johnson and young Katherine, Mary Lane Ross, Rena Lewis, Stelle Castro, Carrie Payne, Lottie Tyler. Eve Williams as the snapshooter. * * * The sharp S. Carlton Jackson is secretary of the Unique Trading Corporation, dealing in loans, mortgages and real estate. \* \* \* A card party was given at the home of W. C. Handy on Thursday evening. Those present were, Evelyn Pox, Celeste Handy, Dovey Howell, Walter Handy, Dick Thomas, Jean Holmes, Billie Fisher, Helen Cantrell, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Teirner and Dr. A. Maurice Moore. A right good repast was served and the radio furnished music for dancing. *** Can't you have a good time when "the gang" (any gang of yours) gets together? Well the following gang met last Friday evening with Vivian and Floretta Keith in West 118th Street: Tom Keith, brother and Mrs. Keith. Madeline Gray, Maurine Gordon, Ethel Murray, Ergar Ray Scott, Gene Rhodes, Lemist Martine, and A. Jackson. Bridge, whist, refreshments and wholesale chatter were the diversions of the evening. ```markdown ``` Officer and Mrs. James D. Elbert of Atlantic City were in town for a few days and left Monday for home. While in the city they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams. ★ ★ ★ Last week Carl Cooke brought his drums and his piano player down to give Mrs. Emma J. Murray and a few of her friends, an evening of musical entertainment. Carl, you know, is the leader of Ed Brown's Orchestra. The members of Ayoka entertained their husbands at a formal Leap Year party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Best last Wednesday evening. Cards, dancing and "stunts" by the members of the club were the features of the evening. At the supper table, each gentleman present made a speech. The officers and members of "Ayoka", which is an African name for "a female who radiates joy", are: Jane E. Best, president; Lila Gillis, vice-president; Gretchen Thornton, financial secretary; Sybil Bryant Poston, recording secretary; Sara Rawlins, treasurer; Josephine Stanley, Odessa Donnelly. Bereniece Greene, Lillian Christopher, Azala Hogans. Hilda Neilson and Edith Cook. The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with indistinct shapes and lines. Therefore, no text can be accurately extracted from this image. JOSEPH BLONDY BROWN has departed these sections for the more agreeable climate in Hot Springs. Marie C. Hudlin of Chicago, Ill., is the guest of her daughter, Irene H. Jordan, 45 West 127th Street. She is accompanied by her grandson, Lowell Henri Jordan. Mrs. Marie Hudlin and Mrs. Irene Jordan attended the performance of Hoboken Blues at the New Playwright Theatre on Tuesday evening, and on Wednesday they were the guests of Mrs. Hattie Good, at the luncheon of the Women's Auxiliary of the Urban League, at the Marguerite. * * * Dr. Ida Love, President of the National Chiropractic Association of Philadelphia, was the guest for the past week of Mme. Estelle of Nu Life Beauty College. Dr. Love, who is a graduate of the National Chiropractic College of Philadelphia, is a Scholar, Lecturer and Orator. With the aid of Dr. Harris, Founder and President of the N. C. College she has been instrumental in consummating a deal for the acquisition of a $100,000 hospital for patients of Chiropractors and Physicians of other drugless schools in Philadelphia. About three months ago, a delegation from the Interstate Chiropractic Association of New York City was entertained and banqueted by Dr. Love and her association. The officers and members of the Interstate Chiropractic Association had the honor of returning the compliment to Dr. Love by banqueting her at the Venetian Tea Room last Sunday. Among those present were the officers of the I. C. A.: Dr. A. A. Cole, President, and wife, Dr. Leslie Jones, Secretary and wife, Dr. Usher, the Treasurer, Dr. R. C. Hunt, Field Secretary. Drs. D. Melbourn, Mr. Van Houten, E. E. Bess, Miss E. Grosse, Miss Assetta Marshall, Dr. Ida Love, the honored Guest and Mme. Estelle, her New York hostess. * * * Dr. Love with the aid of her Organization plans to cooperate with the I. C. Association of New York City in founding an Association, which will operate in every State of the Union, thus solidifying the practitioners. * * * The North Harlem Community Council has arranged with several scout masters of Harlem to set aside the evening of March 9th, at 8:30, for Scouts Night at recreation center, P. S. 136, St. Nicholas Avenue at 135th Street; the centre that was opened by the Special Committee of Community Councils of the City of New York. The council will present for the enjoyment and instructions of our local Boy Scouts and parents a delightful program of moving pictures and popular songs. The following pictures will positively be shown: "A Scout's Diary", "Blazing the Trail of Manhood", "A Scout's Letter Home", "Around the Clock with a Girl Scout", loaned by the Y. M. C. A. Short addresses on "Scouting" will be made by George W. Goodman, a Scout Master; Bessye J. Bearden, Member Local School Board; Rev. Dr. William Lloyd Imes, Pastor St. James Presbyterian Church. All parents are cordially invited and we wish that they would encourage Scouting amongst the children in their household. The Council has just obtained the "gym" of P. S. 89, 135th Street and Lenox Avenue for the Boy Scouts on every Friday evening for drills and athletic activities. First call, 7:30, last call 8:45. ```markdown ``` Idelle Truitt Elsey of Philadelphia, was the week end guest of her childhood friend, Hilda Offley Thompson, of the New Dunbar Garden Apartments. THE MISSING WOMAN DR. IDA LOVE, is a prominent and successful Chiropractic physician of Philadelphia, Pa. During the week of February 20th to 26th, 1928, Epsilon Chapter Zeta Phi Zeta Sorority celebrated its "Finer Womanhood Week". This week is set aside once every year by each chapter of the Sorority to bring before its local communities the need for encouraging its young women in things cultural and educational. * * * A very important mass meeting of all tennis players and enthusiasts will be held on March 7th, at 207 W. 137th Street. Room 4. This meeting will be called to order promptly at 9:15. The New York Tennis Association has formed a corporation for the express purpose of purchasing grounds to build tennis courts, club house, etc. This proposition is to be a permanent one and is to be advantageously located to serve the best interest of all. * * * Negro graduates of the First Institute of Podiatry of New York City, have formed a Greek letter fraternity. The fraternity, Phi Gamma Kappa, has solely as its aim the advancement of the chiropody profession in every phase, and requires the highest standards of scholarship for its membership. The First Institute of Podiatry is chartered by the Regents of the State of New York and its entrance requirements are graduation from a recognized high school or its equivalent. The institute in turn requires for graduation, in addition to its two years day course, one year service in the Foot Clinics of New York, at 124th Street and Madison Avenue. The officers of THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Phi Gamma Kappa are James H. Ravenell, President; C. Pettit, Vice-President; John Sampson, Secretary, and S. C. Dawson, Treasurer. David L. Best and M. H. Burrill are the other charter members. Dr. William J. Carter was elected to membership as the outstanding Negro who has done the most for the advancement of chirupody in the community. *** On Sunday, A. Spencer Feld met with a number of prominent people of Harlem and organized a committee whose duty it will be to raise the necessary funds required for the contemplated flight of Lieutenant Hubert Julian across the Atlantic and return. At this time Mr. Bellanca, who is building a plane for Julian, was present, and the contracts for this plane were duly executed by him and by the committee. The plane is now ordered and the campaign will start officially at the next meeting of this committee, which will take place on March 8th, at the Association of Trade & Commerce, 2372 Seventh Avenue, at 8 P. M. *** Last Sunday our own little Inez Quinn had what comes to each and every one of us once a year. You guessed it!—A birthday! Quite a few friends dropped by to help the cute and popular little lady celebrate the event. Mrs. Quinn, who by the way, makes a most charming hostess for her daughters' parties, presented Inez with a beautiful cake which was in the centre of the dining room table and tempted us all evening until it was cut—And then. It was good. On hand were Walter Handy, Joseph Crawley, Majorie Smith, Ethel Murray, Rozalia Crawford, Elizabeth Handy, Katherine Handy, Frank Whitaker. Ted Carroll, cartoonist for the "Brooklyn Times", and his talented sister, Miss Carroll, Willis T. Davis, Ormond Reeves, Webb Richardson, Lawyer Watts, Raymond Green. Doris Vasselles, Mr. Cave, Attell Quinn, youngest brother to Inez, and a couple of Mr. X's. Part of the party finished up at Bamboo Inn with Inez. PETER H. JOHNNY CAREY is seeking relief from the intense frigid air of New York City by substituting Hot Springs. Mr. Carey is a prominent factor in the well-known Nest Club. JOHNNY CAREY is seeking relief from the intense frigid air of New York City by substituting Hot Springs. Mr. Carey is a prominent factor in the well-known Nest Club. **** ****** Joseph Quinn, oldest brother of Inez, is now in Nassau, holding down one of those heavy jobs. He will be there until May, then New York will claim him once again. *** Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shipley entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of E. Frank Shipley. The table was decorated with a marvelous silver bowl of American Beauty Roses and a rose marked each guest's place. Those present were Wallace Chance, Henry Marlin, Ella Bartlett, Nettie Zonia William. --- Arthur Tausett was in town for the week-end on business for the Negro Fair that will be held in Philly. FEDERATION AERONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE NATIONAL AERONAUTIQUE ASSOCIATION OF U.S.A. INC. RE ISSUE Corporate No. 6206 The short named Association, recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, as the governing authority for the United States of America, certifies that HUBERT JULIEN born 20th day of SEPTEMBER 1916 having fulfilled all the conditions required by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale for an Aviation Pilot is hereby breveted as such. DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1916 CONTEXT COMMITTEE Carolle Hughlin Signature from Committee Robert Hughlin Dr. Fred Palmer's SKIN WHITENER Dr. Fred Palmer's SKIN WHITENER Marvelous Beauty Treatment Quickly Lightens Dark, Muddy Complexions DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER The Intellectual and Musical Forum of Manhattan Lodge No. 45 met at the Manhattan Club Rooms Sunday afternoon and presented the following splendid program. Prayer by Bro. I. H. McCoy, P.E.R.; Remark of welcome by Bro. Nelson Fonville, P.E.R.; Solo by Dgt. Elizabeth Dudley of Eureka No. 22; Medical address by Bro. Dr. Binga Dismond;; Solo by Bro. Kairson; solo by Master Frieder, Juvenile of Imperial 127; piano solo by Bro. Steel of Manhattan 45, the blind radio genious; Benediction by Bro. McCoy. This meeting was under the direct supervision of Bro. H. FEDERATION AERONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION OF U.S.A. INC. RE-ISSUE Certificate No. 6206 The above named Association, recognized by the Federal Aeronautic Internation al, as the governing authority for the United States of America, certifies that HUBERT JULIEN born 20th day of September 1926 having fulfilled all the conditions required by the Federal Aeronautic Internationale for an Aviation Pilot is hereby breveted as such. JANUARY 20, 1926 CONTENT COMMITTEE Carolle Wright Jones, P.E.R., and members of the Forum Committee. * * * A charming reception and birthday party was given in honor of Sally Burke at "Bamboo Inn" Sunday evening. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. Victor Parks. Miss Patterson, secretary to Miss Marylyn Miller, Lt. J. B. Dent, Clarence Davis, Ardie Dent, Wallstreet Morgan and the Hon. "Al" Ellsworth. * * * The Hobby Horse is giving its profits to Augusta Savage, the sculptress, to aid her in a trip to Marvelous Beauty Quickly L Dark, Muddy Now it is remarkably easy to have a lighter, lovelier, clearer skin. No matter how dark, muddy or pimply your complexion is, Dr. Fred Palmer's marvelous Skin Whitener will quickly make it supremely beautiful in a surprisingly short time. After a very few applications of this wonderful beauty treatment, your skin clears and lightens as if by magic—tan marks, pimples, freckles and blemishes go, and that excessive oil which causes "shine" disappears. Only with this famous Skin Whitener can you get such DR. FRED WHITE Paris this summer. More power to the Hobby Horse. Archibald J. Motley of Chicago is having an exhibition of his paintings at the New Gallery, 600 Madison Avenue. While in the city he is the guest of John Carter of Jamaica. * * * Among those seen at Sunday evening's performance of "Hot Pan" at the Provincetown Playhouse were: Sarah Pius, Helen Krauss, Edward Perry and Richard Bruce. Bishop George C. Clement of the [BLUE] Signature of Captain Sabed Rahman A M. E. Zion Church in Kentucky spent the week-end in Harlem. Augusta Savage gave a studio party last Wednesday. It was her birthday anniversary. Which one, I don't know. There were artists and more artists. Some of those who managed to get in the crowded rooms were: Countee Cullen, Bercovici, Richard Bruce, Roberta Bosley, Dr. A. Milfour, Edward Perry, Bernie Robynson, Curtis Brown, Douglas Howe and Miss Johnson. We'll look for you Friday, March 23rd, at the Savoy. Don't fail to be there for the big ball. Dr. Fico PALMER'S W. SKIN WHITENER Dr. Fico PALMER'S W. SKIN WHITENER uty Treatment Lightens Complexions amazing results, so quickly and so matchless. Get a 25c package from any toilet counter serving race people, use as directed and watch your skin clear and lighten quickly. If your dealer can't supply you, sent direct upon receipt of price. FREE: If you want to try before you buy, send 4c in stamps for free sample of Skin Whitener Ointment, Face Powder and Skin Whitener Soap. Address Dr. Fred Palmer's Laboratories, Dept. A-381, Atlanta, Ga. PALMER'S IN ENER Between Puffs by LADY NICOTINE LADY NICOTINE may get over her trip to Atlantic City but she will never look the same. She was so royally treated that she returned to her Harlem and announced that she was now Queen Nicotine. * * * Her first appearance was made at "Les Jolies Leap Year Dance (see the Hershaw account) into which was injected a novel bit, namely, racing out to meet two trains neither one of which brought the Earl Johnson. But she got her first ride in Officer Tom Brown's ritzy new Hup roadster. Immediately following the club affair, a small and intimate group moved over to the Braswell home, where until early morning we did eat, drink and carry on. But that was not all: We must motor to Brigantine and see snow—a rare treat for the seashore. At seven, Lady was left at her door step. Her next day started right early about one, when Carroll Tate, who records for Victor, came to say Hello and of course she held him hours to sing and play. The afternoon brought two cocktail parties, one at the gorgeous apartment of Everett Johnson—the other with Mayor Dick Allen. Then the Officer and the Hup arrived for a spin to West Atlantic City where the Boyds have a magnificent new bungalow overlooking the bay. When Lady got back to the Dowling home where she took naps between parties, there were flowers from Laconia Fitzgerald, Everett Johnson and Alyss, herself; candy from Little Lenore Scott, and two tall bottles from Tom Brown. --- Norvell Beautiful Majors had sufficiently recovered to be on hand to see that everything was ready for the party she and Alyss were pitching that night. It started early and lasted until early the next morning. * * * That same morning Lady dragged over to the Fitzgeralds for a fish breakfast, (On every trip she has a fish breakfast with the Fitzgeralds). And Sara Spencer Washington came to get her to the train. The gang was at the station to see her and some sharp Lincoln Juniors off. There was more candy and boxes of flowers. She remained in a trance. *' * * Lady Nick has made a great discovery. Atlantic City is jam up the last week in August; it is swank at Easter; it is ritzy during pageant week; but for a stomping down good time, go at an off season. Just two weeks more and the biggest even of the winter takes place. The South Sea Island Ball at the Savoy. A Memorial to Charles A. Young In our national life, each race is greatly inspired by the valor and deeds of its heroes. America is the richer for such a heterogeneous contribution. A nobler and a braver soldier never lived than the late Col. Charles A. Young. The life of this great Negro soldier is not only fascinating, romantic and significant—but tragic. At this vital point, it is well to leave the details of his rapid rise and brilliant career for his biographers to depict and fashion in glowing tribute that would give tone and color to best such a worthy character. Beyond his close and intimate friends, little is known of this great man. A very timely epithet, "A WALKING ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MILITARY ART," was attributed to him by his friend and contemporary, President Roosevelt. Col. Young was a man of the people. Affable and versatile in his mien, yet, he possessed deep feel- COL. CHARLES YOUNG ing, ardent patriotism and flaming zeal. He was not blind nor was he at all times silent to oppressions and social wrongs that were rampant among his people. Yet, he was devoted to his family, loyal to his race, obedient and true to his government. In the sequence of values he placed his duty above his rights and his country above his race. Although an American, an Ohioan by birth, in him flowed the blood of ancient rulers and empire builders. Col. Young did not only talk big things—he did them. The life of Jesus was more than theory—to him it was a religion. From the substrata of his imperial greatness, and in the strength and vigor of his mind, his prudence, dexterity and statesmanship evidenced his work. His experience as a West Point Cadet and an officer in the U. S. Army at home and abroad is yet to be aired before the great Tribunal. The role he played in Africa touched his ardent soul with keen reality. It is here that the curtain of time drops upon his life's career suffering the privations of an inhospitable wilderness, exposed to fierce heat and scorching desert suns, heavy rains and treacherous winds, his wants but scantly supplied and his days spent in an austerity, unnatural, extreme and in some respects disgustingly severe. The results of patience, mortification and reflection were apparent not only in the increase of his faith and spiritual wisdom, but also in the widespread fame that attended them. His integrity, forcefulness and zeal, with a passion for progress, a desire for truth, love and liberty for all mankind, unite in giving him a grandeur of character both impressive and enduring. Such a life is worthy of emulation. Such deeds will echo themselves down the centuries leaving the closing chapters of his life hallowed and vibrant with cardinal elements that summate in him a Great American, a character of the First Magnitude. Living monuments symbolize ideals. Ideals are spiritual and will stand the test of time. The proposed Youngs Agricultural and Industrial Memorial College does not only symbolize the life and character of that eminent Christian gentleman, soldier, patriot and statesman in the person of the late Col. Charles A. Young, West Point graduate and Col. in the U. S. Army, but its broad and carefully laid policy and ultimate ends are adequate to meet the educational sequence of the great mass of Negro Youths of today and fit them for life and its problems. A. Merral Willis MECHANICAL DENTIST WANTED The young man I want has been employed in a dental laboratory for at least three years. He has probably thought, by now, that his chances for advancement are not what he expected. 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Bradhurst 0146 Est. 1900 WIRING PRIVATE HOUSES APARTMENTS and STORES Motors Ventilators NATHAN ZOLINSKY 2286 Seventh Ave., N. Y. The Advertisers on this page are seeking your patronage. The Theatre LAFAYETTE Seventh Avenue at 132nd St. Tel. Morn. 1811 THIS WEEK (UP TO SUNDAY) BUTTERBEANS & SUSIE in Jimmie Cooper’s New Revue “HIGH JINKS With a Cast of 40 Noted Entertainers FEATURE PHOTOPLAY “SMILE BROTHER SMILE” NEXT WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 12 The Riotous Musical Comedy “MAKE IT SNAPPY” — with — Gulfport and Brown Eloise Bennett “Bumsky” Chester and Hayes Kay Crippen Margaret Burns FEATURE PHOTOPLAY “THE LOVE MART” With MILLIE DOVE, LLOYD HUGHES and NOAH BEERY THE LAFAYETE THEATRE has a fast moving tid-bit music-comedy-dancing vehicle that registers well with an audience. There's Butterbeans and Susie, the spicy Okeh Record entertainers, Mitchell and Edwards, comediens; Daisy Wright, songbird; Baby Cox, juvenile chorus leader; Russell Lee, straight man; "Goldie" Blue and her Dancing Wizards; Maitland and Wheeldin and a snappy, clever dancing chorus of eight little maids. Butterbeans and Susie are the headliners of the production. This I guess is enough for the reader to know that the vehicle is a Jimmy Cooper revue. Any way, Butterbeans and Susie, with their quaint low comedy and racy chatter keep the audience keyed up and continuously laughing. Butterbeans sure presents a ludicrous picture that would excite to laughter a brass monkey. And the dialogue engaged in by these two causes no end of mirth. Baby Cox's work was one of the pleasing features. While Butterbeans and his capable fun-making partner are the principal fun makers, Billy Mitchell and Earl Edwards also contribute liberally to the comedy end of the program. Russell Lee as the straight man, has little to do. Daisy Wright contributes two musical numbers, namely "He's My Boy Friend" and "Pleasure Man". "Goldie" Blue and her dancing Wizards tossed and crossed their nimble feet in a way that earned Miss Blue a basket of flowers. Maitland and Wheeldin in their boxing act close out the entertainment. The maids af the chorus, a well drilled aggregation are: Otis Sitgraves, Fannie Cotton, Alice Bowen, "Billie" Fisher, Mildred Williams, Helen Pann, Mary Goodwin and Ollie Schoonmaker. * * * THE LINCOLN—"High Spots" is the big comic sketch at the Lincoln this week, and you may well believe me when I say that it is a proper screen. Slim Henderson, lately of the Alhambra, is just too funny for words, and he keeps the house in an uproar all the time that he is on the stage. Angoyn Mitchell charms as she sings in a decidedly sweet voice. It lacks volume, but she has enough personality to make up for that. Charley Doyle and his partner are a too bad pair. She certainly chirps 10 "MEEK MOSE" will soon come to the Alhambra where Harlem's theatre lovers can conveniently see the above scene in action. "After I'm Gone" to the satisfaction of Charley and everyone else. He dances while balancing a lamp on his head, and drinks water from a glass, simultaneously. Taff Rice, William Steward, and Oscar Bunting form a tap dancing trio that is hard to equal. Joyner, the pianist, and Hopkins, his dancing partner, are entertainers supreme. Hopkins does a slow motion dance under a revolving spot light, and his rythmical bodily movements are almost unearthly. Ida Anderson and her company "MEEK MOSE" will soon come composed of Inez Clough, lately of "Earth" and "Golden Dawn", Lawrence Chenault, Billie Andrews, and Monte Hawley, are giving the audience a fine bit of acting in a one act drama, "The Scrub Woman". It is a story of the magnitude of a mother's love and sacrifice for her son, who has been taken from her in his childhood. Miss Clough is a realistic portrayer of such a character. As a red headed scrub woman, Miss Anderson is very good. Her idea in reviving drama at the local theatres is to give to the theatre goers a chance to hear and appreciate something else besides the usual comedy skits and vulgar jokes. Although there is much room for smoothing off of the rough edges in their acting, this company deserves hearty commendation. Photoplay Feature, Adolphe Menjou in "The Prince of Headwaiters." YETTE St. Tel. Morn. 1811 P TO SUNDAY) THE ALHAMBRA—There's joy to be had at the Alhambra this week. A snappy show "Joyland", featuring Sam Cross, the mystery man with ribs and roots for sale, Sterling Grant, the songster, Sandy Burns, who will make you split your sides with laughter, Mantan and his inevitable cigar, plus his clever dancing; Sam Manning, who could make the proverbial "wooden Indian" smile, at least, with his West Indian dialect. There is subtility under the surface of his jesting that will amuse and impress you. Ethel Ridley and Viola McCoy, clever singers, delight the audience with such popular hits as "Muddy Waters," "Absolutely, Positively ,and How?" "What Do I Care What Somebody Says?" There is a loose plot that begins in New York and ends in Africa. Mantan will direct you how to get ne to the Alhambra where Harlem sec the above scene in action. there. The chorus is one of the lovely features of the Alhambra at all times. The girls are beautifully trained, and they enjoy their work. This in itself is a big asset as no fastidious theatre goers enjoy watching a show in which the participants seem bored with their efforts. You can't afford to miss the most supple contortionist I have ever had the great pleasure to see. Lon Chaney hasn't a thing on this person. ALHAMBRA NOW PLAYING THIS WEEK 58-60 WEST 135th ST. THE LINCOLN THEATRE PHONE HARLEM 6 4 8 0 ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1928 Lincoln Dramatic & Musical Players presents “IT’S A GO” STARRING SLIM HENDERSON AND 10 — LINCOLN DANCING GIRLS — 10 BY POPULAR DEMAND IDA ANDERSON PLAYERS PRESENTS “THE BRANDING IRON” ON THE SCREEN THURSDAY TO SUNDAY MARY PICKFORD in “MY BEST GIRL” Mose at Lafayette Meek Mose and company is coming to the Lafayette Theatre next week as an experiment and we for our part, hope that the experiment will prove successful in every way. After all is said and done, a great deal of credit is due Mr. Frank Schiffman, general-manager of the Lafayette, for his untiring efforts to give the public what is desired. In the beginning of the Schiffman regime, the writer took sharp exception and in no uncertain language, questioned the ability of the Lafayette manager. But we doff our Kelly and frankly admit that we were all wrong. After watching the remarkable progress made by the shrewd, far sighted Lafayette director during the past two and a half years, we are ready to sing his praises to men's theatre lovers can conveniently the four corners of the compas. And that's not hooey, for if there is anything that "yours truly" despises, it's a liar. Thank God I'm above that with all my faults. The presentation of Meek Mose at the Lafayette next week will be in the nature of mid night performances. That is, Meek Mose will be presented every night at 10:45 beginning Monday, March 12th. As the play is only of an hour and a half duration, the performances will be over by or before 12:30. Meek Mose will be presented by the same cast as is playing at the Princes Theatre. Many of the principals in the production were former stars of the famous Lafayette Players who brought the drama into prominence some twelve or fourteen years ago. Such clever dramatic actors and actresses like Sam Kirkpatrick, Charles Moore, J. Lawrence Criner, Arthur Ray and Onion Jeffrey will appear in the cast at the Lafayette next week, just as they are now at the Broadway theatre. But the charges of admission will be considerably below the prices of the Broadway house. 58-60 WEST 135th ST. THE LINCOL ONE WEEK BEGINNING MO Lincoln Dramatic & Mu “IT'S THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Box seats will be $1.65, the orchestra $1.10 and balcony 75 and 50 cents. Meek Mose is a story of Negro life in Texas, where an oppressed people became rich by discovery of oil on the land to which they had been driven. But they had to endure many hardships and much abuse but finally win out through perserverance and humility. While the story is not altogether true to life, yet now and then fortune smiles upon the weak and meek. But as a matter of hard cold facts, the world only recognizes and respects the fighter. The production is well worth seeing however and we would advise your attending. The story is by Frank Wilson, one of our younger playwrites, who by all means should be encouraged. We as a race, should start building upon a firmer foundation that the "Black Bottom," the "Charleston' and the "Blues" and the Carl Van Vechtens would have less to caricature and we less to feel ashamed of. Let's support the new venture. Bennie Butler Lafayette Players Return THE Lincoln Theatre, the theatrical laboratory which has meant so much to the Negro stage, is once more the scene of an interesting experiment. Ida Anderson and a group of former Lafayette Players are making an effort to revive an interest in drama by inserting a series of one-act plays between the usual tab revues and pictures. The first play of the series, "The Scrub Woman" was presented Monday afternoon and will be continued during the remainder of the week. "The Scrub Woman" is a conventional one-acter which, considering the novelty of dramatic entertainment to the present typical Harlem audience, held the attention of the Lincoln patrons remarkably well. Inez Clough in the central role got the most out of the part and was rewarded with liberal applause. Laurence Chenault, an old and competent hand, handled his character well. Monte Haley and Billy Andrews came through evenly enough, though with room for improvement. The weakest member of the cast was Mrs. Anderson herself who made the mistake of casting herself for a part requiring an Irish brogue. It would have been wiser to have read the lines straight, for the Lincoln patrons are not any too discriminating and clearness means a lot more to them than the niceties of characterization. They can be made to appreciate drama but they will have to be nursed along very carefully for a while. Fast action, vivid love scenes, a touch of sensationalism and other such sure-fire hokum is what they must be given at first. The subtler things will have to be reserved for the future. Theophilus Lewis Remember the Second Annual South Sea Island Ball, Savoy, March 23rd. A SENSATIONAL TRIUMPH! CON CONRAD, Inc., Presents MILLER & LYLES — in — The Musical Comedy Masterpiece “KEEP SHUFFLIN” 90 with the Greatest Cast of Stars ever assembled in any production NOW PLAYING AT Daly’s 63rd St. Theatre Buy Your Tickets at the Box Office at Prices You Can Afford MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY and The Famous Midnite Show EACH THURSDAY EVENING (Curtain at 11:45) Friday, March 9th, 1928 Nearly all of the players who are cast in the double bill which the New Negro Art Theatre is presenting this Friday evening at the Alhambra Theatre are new to some of our theatre-going public—for this reason I think you will find it rather interesting to know something about them. Those of the Salome cast are Gertrude Mae Hill and Lillian Hawkins Jackson are both dramatic readers. Miss Hill's experience can be hardly equalled in her line of work, having done concert work with Marion Anderson and traveled a southern tour and upper New York state. Miss Jackson has worked here in town and is well known in her field. Both young women are making their debut upon the stage in this production. Olivia Moore: Miss Moore has been seen in "Neighbors"—"Waste"—'In the Darkness" and many other short plays. Her finest work was in "On," a play produced last fall at the Triangle Theatre. Miss Mae Lee, a well-accomplished player for a little theatre, has appeared in "The Rider of Dreams"-"Waste"—"Chained"—"He Said and She Said"—"The Way or the World" "Neighbors"—"Deluge" and an lbsen drama. Ethel Sawyer: a most extraordinary type, has appeared in "He Said and She Said"—"Lady Windemere's Fan" and others. Albert Patrick, also an accomplished player for a little theatre, has appeared in "Bare Facts"—"In the Darkness"—"The Rider of Dreams"—"Congo"—"Etchings"—"Beyond" and other plays at the Triangle. Mr. Jordan, Mr. Eton and Mr. Coverly are making their debut in the theatre in this production. Mr. Herbert Coombs: was formerly of the Estudentina Dramatic Group of Brooklyn. Mr. Roy Elliot is also a member of the cast. We sincerly hope that our production of Salome will be a creditable one. We are giving this benefit performance of Salome at the Alhambra on Friday evening for the purpose of raising enough of friends to secure a workshop to produce our plays. Question Box We received lots of questions on the theatre and on other things. I am sorry to say that I cannot talk or give information on anything else in our column except to that of the theatre. Question:—Mr. Winfield, don't you think Salome is a salacious play? Answer:—No, I can't afford to look at a very beautiful written play with so much value in it and call it so. If you look for such in it you will find it. If you are a real lover of good things you will not be able to see those ideas. Question:—Do you advise us to take up dramatics for a career? Answer:—No. I do not, unless you intend to be a teacher. It is an expensive study and a very hard road. If you wish to take the work as a side line, alright. Next week I will continue with my Question Box. Please do not ask if we get people jobs on the stage. We are representing a stage career agency. We are a little theatre organization. Send or mail your question to the Tattler Office—Little Theatre Foregrounds. THE NEW YORK TIMES Pretty good as a "man". You lose your balance when you see "him" as "she" really is GLADYS FERGUSON. Just jot down now in your note book, Friday, March 23rd, Suth Sea Island Ball at the Savoy. JOHNNY VIGAL WHEN I reviewed "Keep Shufflin'" last week I hauled off with a verbal brickbat, put plenty English on it and hurled it at the brachycephalic cranium of Professor Johnny Vigal. Before going further I hasten to observe that I am not prepared to take oath that Johnny's poll is actually brachycephalic. I have never seen his koko at closer range than the first balcony. All I know is from that distance it looks that way. I also hasten to assure Professor Vigal that brachycephalic is not an insulting or even derogatory term. Now to get back to the main idea. In discussing "Keep Shufflin'" I said Professor Vigal's appearance in it did not add anything of tremendous importance to the show. After a week, largely devoted to prayer and meditation on the matter, I am still of the same opinion. There are several reasons why Dr. Vigal is not a big scream in Keep Shufflin'. Only one need be mentioned here. The comedy situations and lines were written with an eye to bringing out the peculiar talents of Miller and Lyles and naturally a man with a different style of technique shows up at a disadvantage. If the comedy had been written with eye to emphasizing Mr. Vigal's peculiar gifts, the chances are Miller and Lyles would not show up so well. One swallow does not necessarily make a man fall, however, even if the stuff is only an hour old. Neither does being in one tough spot make an actor a bad comedian. Besides, this Vigal fellow is making a contribution to the colored stage more important than any contribution he could make to any single show. He is making colored audiences realize that an actor can be funny without smearing his face with charcoal. Master Johnny has tackled a hard job. The stupidity of the general run of colored comedians has What Harlem Has Been Waiting For At The LAFAYETTE Seventh Ave. 132nd St. One Week Only Beginning Mar. 12 LESTER A. WALTON Presents Meek Mose A Gripping Story of Negro Life Now Playing on Broadway with LAURA BOWMAN GEORGE KIRKPATRICK CHARLES MOORE J. LAWRENCE CRINER ARTHURA RAY "ONION" JEFFERY and A Strong Supporting Cast All Seats Reserved Now on Sale Prices to $1.65 NOTE "MEEK MOSE" will be presented after the regular show every night of the week. ATTENTION AGENTS! All News for publication in The Tattler must be sent in typed. Kindly cooperate with us. HURTIG & SEAMON'S HARLEM MUSIC HALL 125th STREET, North-east Corner of 8th AVENUE ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1928 SAM MORRIS PRESENTS HIS NEWEST VEHICLE “BE HAPPY” AGNES NICHOLAS — WITH — HARRY JACKSON And a Strong Supporting Cast INCLUDING A SUPER BEAUTY CHORUS OF 16 MAIDS YOU CAN SMOKE IF YOU LIKE EVERY SUNDAY — Headline Vaudeville Concerts —10—All Star Acts—10 Popular Prices Two Shows Daily Matinee & Evening Show LAST CALL! LAST CALL! 1928 EDITION The Official Theatrical World 115 West 131st Street, New York, N. Y. WANTED Names and Addresses of all ACTORS MUSICIANS ACTRESSES EVERYBODY IN THE SHOW BUSINESS WE GO TO PRESS MARCH 12 IRVING C. MILLER, President FLOYD G. SNELSON, Jr., Secretary made sensible people disgusted with the Negro stage. The present audience of the Negro theatre mainly consists of poor creatures in the fringe of feeble mindedness. For years these cretins have been schooled in the belief that blackface comedy is the only kind of comedy in existence. A man under cork has only to stick his head out of the wings and say "Yoo-hoo" and morons out front will start to belly-laughing. Most colored actors have taken advantage of this easy way to get their stuff across. Johnny Vigal is attempting something different and difficult. It must be satisfying to him, when he retires to the wings after his bit, to know that the laughs and applause he has won came to him as a result of what he did, not because he looked like a park ape. The work Johnny Vigal is doing has a double value. He is educating audiences to appreciate other forms of comedy besides blackface. He is also blazing the way for other actors who want to get away from cork but haven't the nerve to be the first to break the new trail. He has shown comedians with good intentions but faint hearts they need not be afraid to try out their new ideas. Audiences did not walk out on Johnny when he first appeared without cork. There is no reason to fear that they will walk out on any other good comedian who follows his example. Note I said a good comedian. Every night when I lay down to sleep I pray the Lord bless the colored stage with more Johnny Vigals. Broadway AND SO TO BED-Old Samuel Pepys and his domineering wife taken directly from the pages of his marvelous diary. You'll love this dramatization of old English life and manners. Roberta Brown represents our group and acts in the capacity of a kitchen wench. Bijou Theatre, 45th Street, west of Broadway. COQUETTE—Helen Hayes in a most remarkable play, supported by a remarkable cast. A story of the changing south, in which a little flirt winds herself inevitably around the hearts of all who hear her fascinating and coquettish lies. Abbie Mitchell is the colored mammy, and somehow she is less natural and convincing than any member of the entire cast. For an ordinary mammy she is a bit too much artist in her singing, as she moves about, doing the cleaning. Elliott's Theatre, 39th Street, west of Broadway. Page Seven GOLDEN DAWN—A combination of operetta and a native chorus. An unusual treatment of a familiar theme, with a South African setting. Hammerstein Theatre, 53rd Street and Bradoway. KEEP SHUFFLIN'—Miller and Lyles new musical comedy. It surpasses your greatest expectations; sparkling wit and genuine humor. Lovely ladies and beautiful costumes. You can't afford to miss this fourth installment of events in Jimtown. Daly's Theatre, 63rd Street. * * * MARCO MILLIONS—Marco Polo as a Babbitt, from the prolific pen of Eugene O'Neill. William Edmund is the efficient driver of slaves. A Theatre Guild Production. Guild Theatre, 52nd Strret, west of Broadway. MEEK MOSE—Frank Wilson as a playwright with the original Lafayette Players, interpreting this conception of Texas life. Princess Theatre, 39th Street, west of Broadway. * * * PORGY-An artistic production of manners and customs in Catfish Row. There are some scenes so realistically done that they can never be effaced from memory. Paul Robeson is replacing Jack Carter as Crown. Frank Wilson, as the lovable Porgy, assisted by Rose McClendon, Evelyn Ellis, Paul Robeson, and a host of other folks. Republic Theatre, 42nd Street, west of Broadway. *** SHOW BOAT—Jules Bledsoe and an all colored cast of 47, under the direction of Barbour and Vodrey. A spectacular production with Blanche Thomas, J. Mardo Brown, Estelle Lloyd, Lewis Johnson, James Lillard and Elida Webb Girl. The show is a dramatization of Edna Ferber's "Show Boat." Ziegfield Theatre, 6th Avenue and 54th Street. * * * THE SHANNONS OF BROADWAY—The Gleasons as theatrical people in the hotel business. Martin Wilson is the colored porter, and he plays his part with ease and naturalness. Martin Beck Theatre, 46th Street and 8th Avenue. *** THE TRIAL OF MARY DUGAN Mary Dugan being tried for the murder of her lover who was killed by the attorney who is defending her. Oscar Polk does a marvelous bit of acting as the elevator boy, and he is acclaimed by the critics and audience as a wonder. National Theatre, 51st Street, west of Broadway. Backstage with Stagestruck For that youthful, smooth, soft, and clear skin — The truly efficient BLEACH, Safe and certain— BROWNLIGHT Lightens the Skin At Beauty Parlors, Drug and Dept. Stores. 60c, $1.25 and $2.50 per jar or direct from Brownlight Mfg. Co., Inc. 2043 Seventh Avenue New York Page Bight Back Porgy is scheduled to open April 9th at the Hollis Street Theatre, Boston, and this will be the first time a Theatre Guild production with the original cast and under Guild management has been offered to Bostonians. Porgy was selected because of its highly successful Broadway run. Arthur Bryson and Atta Blake are making a too bad dancing combination. They tap, buck and wing and do eccentric bits and judging from their returns are really set. They are playing Fox houses. Hoboken Blues at the New Playwright is creating no end of discussion. The play which was written by Michael Gold appeared in the American Caravan. A rumor persists on the street that Hurtig and Seamon are contemplating the disposal through transfer or sale of their two 125th Street theatres. ☆ ☆ ☆ Dave Soloman, candy concessionaire for the Lafayette, has the honor of being the first person to register 100 per cent membership in T. C. A. Florence McClain's Theatrical Costume shop is now located at 148 West 118th Street. Bigger and better than ever. On dit that silver, not gold, is the swank thing for costume jewelry for spring and summer. * * * * * Dave Barton of Houston is working on a stock company for the Pilgrim Theatre, Houston. His policy will include musical plays, dramas and naturally since he is a veteran minstrel, the good old time minstrel show. * * * Jesse Stone Blue Serenaders are out for booking. The serenaders are a ten piece recording outfit in the wide open spaces of Kansas City, Missouri. The latest novelty in Paris are display dummies, colored and curved to resemble Josephine Baker and upon them are draped milady's smart togs. It is reported that T. O. B. A. officials are at last to interest themselves in improving backstage conditions in their houses. Litle Farina of "Our Gang" is ill in Hollywood. S. H. Dudley will have a stable at Bowie track, Maryland, and until the opening has his five horses at Oxen Hill, his farm on the outskirt of Washington. His colors are old rose and blue and a two year stud is called "Snuffy, the Cabman,' for Dave Marion who gave Dudley his first break. Have you heard Eubie Blake's latest, Chicago Loop? They like it at Palm Beach. According to Variety, Jules Bledsoe went into voluntary bankruptcy last week. His debts were quoted For that youthful, smooth, soft, The truly efficient BLEACH, Safe and certain— as $2,500, for advertising and $100 to the Provincetown Players, Inc., and his assets, nil. We are getting more like the w. fs. every day. * * * Dixie Jubilee Singers appeared at Second Presbyterian church last Sunday evening and will sing at St. John's Episcopal church this Sunday. The following Monday the group will present a program at the Congregational church dinner at the Hotel McAlpin at which time President Mordecai Johnson of Howard University will be the speaker. Thursday evening, March 15th, the group will appear in concert at Broadway Tabernacle church; on the 25th, at the 75th anniversary services of St. James Episcopal church in the Bronx; and on the 27th, at the Hotel Astor. * * * Noble Sissle who is to produce several shows in London will be represented by Harold Tillotson, who sailed last Saturday. *** Isn't this a hot one on Rope "To keep in training they also hang a harmless colored boy, and the only error is T. S. Stribbling's reluctance to let them all hang each other or together. The Billboard Jackson, himself, was in the office Sunday. Just my luck to miss him. * * * The Hall Johnson Negro Choir covered itself with glory last Wednesday at Phythian Temple. Encores galore were in order. In fact I have never seen a group more enthusiastically received. But they do sing divinely. The program included. Great Day, De Righteous Marchin'; Golden Slippers; I've Been 'buked; in Dat Great Gittin' Up Morniu'. Arranged for Male Voices Keep A-Inchin' Along; Nobody Knows De Trouble I See; Ezekiel Saw De Wheel; I Got A Robe. Secular Songs Goin' To See My Sarah—Work Song; Eastman—Negro Reel; Water Boy—Work Song; My Baby Loves Short'nin' Bread—Negro Reel. IV When I Was Sinkin' Down; Come Here, Lord; Fix Me, Jesus; How Long De Train Bin Gone. City Called Heaven; Hold Onff Spirit Lullaby; Banjo Dance. * * * My favorite was "City Called Heaven.' The choir is under the management of William C. Gassner of the Concert Guild. Artie McGinty and Anna King held fourth with a Mystic Breakfast Dance Thursday morning at sunrise. * * * The Negro Art Group, negro artists who play, read, and sing the works of artists of all lands and races, broadcasts Friday afternoon, March 9 from 3:10 to 4:10 from Station W E V D. THE NEW YORK TIMES MR. ROBESON is adequately fitted to play the role for which he has been recently secured in "Porgy". William - Edmonson, -A. -B. De Comatheire, Mabel Kelly, Gertrude Snelson, Arthur Ray, Ardella Dabney, Mme. Robinson and Barrington Carter are the principals in the new Oscar Micheaux production, "Thirty Years Later." The scenario is from the intriguing play, "The Tangle." * * * Don't forget the benefit performance of "Salome" by the New Negro Art Theatre Friday midnight at the Alhambra. Popular prices, 35 cents to 99 cents. Florence Latney, Havanah Sylvester, Mae Hendrickson and Pedro Lane of the Nest gave Lois Parker a royal welcome home last Monday night. The Miss Lois has been out in Ohio on a ten day's visit with her mother. MR. ROBESON is adequately f he has been recently secure And while we are on the Nest George Howe's Harmony Kings stomp there. And how! Aussi Jackie Young, after an absence of two years, is back in the Nest. --- The Florence Mills Memorial Fund Booklet is ready. Send in your names and addresses to the office at 200 West 135th Street, Room 104. New York City. * * * Thursday at noon the Silver Slipper Serenaders turned out in full and gave a private audition for the Tattler staff. We raved. And How! John Rucker is their manager with Paul Craig, directing. In the outfit are Burrowes, Thayer Lovinggood, Albert Sears (sharp no end), Marion N. Sears, Howard Moody, Walter F. Temple, William H. Burns, William R. Forbes, Ted Fields, Calvin Bateman. Telephones 5252 EDGECOMBE 3248 GORDON REID Theatrical EXPRESS Baggage and Scenery Transported on Time 201 WEST 130th STREET 59 ST. NICHOLAS PLACE NEW YORK CITY UNIQUE PHARMACY 2399 Seventh Ave. S. E. Cor. 140th Street NEW YORK CITY Edgecombe 7778 Prescriptions a Specialty to Delivery Service All kinds of DRUGS, HAIR PREPARATIONS, TOILET ARTICLES, SOAPS AND PERFUMES. GEO. L. HOLLEY, Ph. G. Proprietor FILMS DEVELOPED Percy Colson is seriously ill at Bellevue Hospital. He would appreciate a "hello" from his friends. Paul Meeres is no longer with Hazel Green, and after a heated controversy which finally had to be refereed by Pat Casey, himself, the Paul had to transfer his B. B. to Al Vann. It seems that when he joined the outfit Green and Vann were working together. They separated, and to the lady went Meeres. But Mr. Vann remembered that he and not Miss Green had first spoken to the cyclonic dancer. Result, in the Al Vann gang is Paul Meeres. Nothing like having them fight over you. Irving C. Miller called on the editor, not me, Monday evening. (The next visit is to be mine) and while fitted to play the role for which red in "Porgy". helping me discipher the name of the winner of "Why I Love Harlem,' happened to read Miss Laws contribution and decided that "A Little Lump of Brown Sugar" would be a swank name for one his songs. ```markdown ``` On Monday night, Paul Robeson assumed the role of Crown in "Porgy". This is the part that was played by Jack Carter. Because of a misunderstanding with the Theatre Guild, Jack walked out on them. He has a contract to act in the movies and will probably go to the coast in a few weeks. Rose McClendon has changed her address to 133 West 138th Street, where she has a cooperative apartment that has been beautifully decorated. THE MUSEUM OF ART AND COLLECTIONS THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Edward G. Perry of the "Porgy" cast will read over the radio from station WMCA on Saturday morning at 10:15. --- Last week, Richard J. Huey, who does Mingo in "Porgy", played Crown while Paul Robeson rehearsed the part. Charles Taylor played Mingo as the understudy. Last Sunday some of the members of the "Porgy" cast gave a program at the Lyceum of Mother Zion Church, through Zora Donahue. Edward G. Perry was master of ceremonies, Frank Wilson gave a short talk, Georgette Harvey's quartet, which includes Musa Williams, Lillian Cowan and Clarrissa Blue sang spirituals, individual solos and a reading by Miss Blue; Hayes Pryor, read, Elsie Robinson sang, and the church went wild when Georgette Harvey sang "Eli Eli." * * * The Wesley L. Teener Company, New Jersey's first colored general Advertising concern is putting a male quartette on the road about March 26th. ★ ★ ★ The Musical Magpies were received royally in Cleveland last week and will soon appear in New York on the Loew Circuit. * * * Keep Shufflin, has added a team of four dancers that are two bad. The Jug Dance in the Birmingham Parade is priceless. Jean Starr has a clever green ensemble for "Give Me the Sunshine"—Green tam, green slicker, green checked woolen hose. Tres chic. * * * Found out that Margaret Lee, whom I think about perfect, can also play and sing out of this world. My! My! My! The Midnight Ace which is being produced at Warner Brothers Studios under the direction of S. E. Micheaux of the Dunbar Film Corporation will be ready for release about April 1st. In the cast are A. B. De Comatheire, Mabel Kelly, Susie Sutton, Oscar Roy Dugas and Walter Cornick. Peter Eckert is president of the Dunbar Film Corporation, Bertha Ewald, secretary and treasurer and S. E. Micheaux, general manager. 本 本 本 W. C. Handy is now a five success man. Two new honors were added Wednesday night. * * * Arthur Gibbs and his orchestra or entertaining melodians are pleasing the patrons of the Million Dollar Arcadia Ballroom right down. ★ ★ ★ The Arcadia is their first Broadway engagement. *** Hilda Rogers is back at the Bamboo Inn, batting for Martha (Freckless) Lucas, who was taken ill suddenly last week. Miss Rogers makes an ideal mate for the winsome bronze songbird, Majorie Shipp, Henri Sapare still conducts the Bamboo Inn orchestra and how. Just jot down now in your note book, Friday, March 23rd, South Sea Island Ball at the Savoy. UNIQUE PHARMACY 2399 Seventh Ave. S. E. Cor. 140th Street NEW YORK CITY Edgecombe 7778 Prescriptions a Specialty 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—Novecain Careful Extraction Specialist Se Habla Español 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 Friday, March 9th, 1928 SAVOY-TOPICS Hark ye to the weird adventures of a mysterious fortune hunter who delved deeply into the mysteries of a tropical isle and brought forth a tale of private lore and bewitching women, beautiful of form, beautiful of face with wonderful melodious voices and living in their back-to-nature retreats mid the sheltering palms where no man had ever dared venture before. * * * Their only costumes were fantastic palm leaves and matted grass which they wove into beautiful but flimsy costumes that outdid anything ever attempted by Irving C. Miller, Leonard Harper or Florence Zigfield in their most daring attempts. Never had the bold adventurer dreamed of such untold wealth and dazzling beauty as laid before his startled eyes. He looked down with amazement upon the thrilling and beautiful sight that nature and his unfaltering courage had exposed to him. * * * He had been searching for many firesome months for the pirate gold. But now he found that which made even a greater appeal to his adventureous soul. * * * Here was a kingdom most desirable, a home worth having. He was tired with his exploring of the island, yet felt exceedingly well paid for all of his arduous efforts and sacrifices. ```markdown ``` But, would these beautiful creatures accept him as their lord and master? Or would they flee and hide away from him if his presence became known to them? That was the question. * * * There was nothing else for him to do however, but enter this beautiful heaven and face the issue squarely. He was tired with his long quest and half starved. There was no turing back for he was at the end of his resources. : * * * What did he do? What would you have done? What was the result of his invading, the retreat of these beautiful golden brown women? Well, what do you think happened? But if you want to know the result of this bold adventurer's escapades with the South Sea Island Beauties, come to the Savoy Friday night, March 23rd, and there the facts will be made known. * * * We know that his story is absolutely true, for he is a sailor and went to sea. He saw, returned and after much persuasion, decided to tell his story of the thrilling hours he spent with the South Sea Maidens and how he staged his first ball with the bronze beauties of the tropical isles. * . * * But we don't expect you to take our word for it. The tale is oh so fantastic. Rich in romance, spiced with dangers, glitters with gold and diamonds, past all believing. * * * However, if seeing is believing, then make reservations now for Friday Night, March 23rd. Then you'll be convinced. We have gone to considerable expense to prove the story of the daring adventurer and fortune-hunter. We'll have the beautiful South Sea Islands Maids, all dolled up in their back-to-nature costumes. There'll be the glittering gold, crisp new yellow backs, plus diamonds of al sorts, including the Kress variety and otherwise. As for the spice of dangers, unless your heart is made of stone or something harder, you'll surely lose it to some winsome creature. Kid Cupid will be ever on the watch, waiting to shoot with his deadly bow and arrows. But then that's a pleasant death Mrs. Almeta Cox was a charming hostess to the Pollyhedron Social Club on Thursday, February 29th. Due to the enthusiasm and zeal of Mrs. Chandler, the president, the meeting was an unusually interesting one. Tickets have been distributed for a club affair to be given at the Venetian Studio. *** Hill's Workmen Social Club is holding its semi-annual banquet at Small's Paradise, one of Harlem's popular night clubs, Tuesday evening, March 13th. The banquet is for the pleasure of members and their friends. * * * The Hollywood Girls, a group of pretty misses, are having their weekly tea party at the home of their president. Toots Wilkes. *** The Four F's (Fine Fellows Find Friends) was guest of honor at the Sugar Cane Club Sunday night, and believe me, it was some party. Due to Jimmie Walker's Curfue Law, the members were forced to break up the affair too early to suit their tastes, so The Fine Fellows decided to continue the party at the Lenox Avenue Club. The following stars joined them in their festivities: Connie's Inn and Cotton Club Girls, Maud Russell, Hazel Cole, Marjorie Sipp, Duke Ellington's Band, Cora Green, Sweetie May, Jessie Mason, Lucille Hegeman, Bessie Williams, and Eva Poryee. The officers and members of the club are as follows: Bob Bramlett, President: Ernest Hunter, Honorary President; Allen Gilliord, VicePresident; Junior Dean, Chairman, E. C.; Herbert Benson, Leroy Willis, Jessie Mason, Treasurers; Frog Calhoun, Secretary; Lawrence Bailey, Recording Secretary; Slick Chester, Sergeant at Arms; Hamtree Harrington, Walter Johnson, Sam Craigh, Bunny Allen, Dotson, John Alexander, Jerry Preston, Pods Hollingsworth, Arthur Walton, Arthur Bryson, Irving C. Miller, E. Foster, Shake Beasley, Joyner Foster, Herbert White. The St. Paul League of Greater New York met on Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Giles. After a short business meeting, the members enjoyed the delicious collation and the war hospitality of their host and hostess. The Arabesque Social Club met with Mrs. Link. The Unique Exclusive Club held its regular meeting on Thursday evening, with Doris Lesle as hostess. Plans for a spring entertainment were discussed. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Annie Middleton. \* \* \* The Strollers Exclusive Club gave a reception Thursday night at the Renaissance Casino. The members wish to thank all their friends for the wonderful cooperation which was shown. Page Nine Are you capable of making enough money whereby you can soon become financially independent— a club of young men of the Metropolitan District, are giving a Barn Dance, Friday evening at the Lenox Avenue Club. They cordially invite all their friends to be present to enjoy the dance with them. The Chippewa Club met at the residence of Morris Perry on Friday evening, March 2nd. Although these boys are new in the field of club activities, they are planning a motor trip to Chicago. The officers are: Archie Cruze, President; Charles Beese, Treasurer; Morris Perry, Secretary; Archie Lawrence, Brad Griffith, and Clarence Smith are members. Are you a "Wage Slave" who works hard making others rich and happy? A * * * The Question Club is about to present its first formal affair to the public. They are asking their friends to watch this column for the announcement of the date. * * * The Baltic A. C. has won the basket ball championship of Abyssinian Baptist Church Community House for the past four years is preparing to give a Victory Dance in the near future. * * * The Majestic Athletic Social Club gave their Annual Dansant on Friday evening at the Unique Colony Circle. A large group of guests was present, and a very enjoyable time was reported by those present. \* \* \* On Friday evening a group of girls and boys met at the home of Ursula Bernier for the purpose of organizing a club. It was named The Colonial Co-Ed Club. With Lenworth Richards acting as Master of Ceremonies, the following were elected as officers: Ursula Bernier, President; Arthur Keyes, Vice-President; Anita Satterwhite, Secretary; Stanley Fredericks, Treasurer. The members are Frederick Clark, John Hill, Carl Eranum, Lenworth Richards, Aubrey Phillips, Lucile Bernier, Linnet Senior, and Rose Richards. Meetings will be held the first and third Fridays of each month. 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In this life you never finish scuffling—it seems only a month or so we lifted the weight of Christmas and now there are only forty short days to groom ourselves for the strain of Easter. As usual I am unready, but the present economic conditions throughout these United States, tells me that I shall not stand alone in my unreadiness. Blessed are they who are strong enough to dance in this mud. And here I leave the Lent and Easter with. In this column last week I presented for your approval, a social register, entitled, "The Black Book." According to the comment on the back wash from this suggestion, I am almost sure a group of brave young men will venture the undertaking. Several months ago the Tattler displayed a large photo of one society matron who without question is numbered among the "well to do". This matron entertained her friends during the days prior to the issue displaying her photo and received a detailed account of her social efforts. In the same issue a little lady's photo appeared who could not boast, having a good provider, as her years had not taught her the cunning to pick a sure thing winner. A representative of this journal interviewed the respective ladies. The first was the society matron who had most everything an up to date woman needs including a physician husband with a lucrative practice. "Dear Madam, I hope your photo and comment of your social offerings appearing in this week's issue pleased you or met with your approval and etc.?" The lady replied, "It was splendid, lovely," and registered every sign of appreciation. Then the representative explained his idea that in his efforts to further stimulate the popularity and sale and increase new acquaintances, home and abroad of the Tattler, we are asking our well wishers, whom we are even willing to oblige, to purchase twenty-five or more copies of the issues in which their photos are displayed. The lady in question enjoys undisputed popularity home and abroad and twenty-five copies would be an inadequate number for her many friends through-out the nation. But there is where the difference came—the matron or her husband failed to 'get up off' of that first dime. To the contrary, the little lady whom the fates directed to grind out her own living at the key board of a type writer, purchased twenty copies and apologized for her unreadiness to purchase more. She was thankful, feeling that less could not be asked for clean and delightful publicity. How these brave young men will go about making their collections for those listed in the social register is beyond my imagination. Probably with a six shooter or tear gas. The latest bit of fiction to be released was called to my attention several moons ago. It is a little 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 Quantity Price .24 “ Mertex Quantity Price .20 PAINTS—OILS—VARNISHES—WALL PAPER F. W. GEILER, Inc. At 125th Street 2340 EIGHTH AVENUE New York booklet of "Don'ts", issued by the operating heads of the Dunbar Apartments. It is good from start to finish and as easy to violate as the Ten Comandments. I do not know the author but it would not surprise me to learn he was a member of the Lord's Day Alliance and the Christian temperance Union. But this straight-laced propaganda will do little to carry out a new order of living at the Dunbar Chateaux. The change of one's location and atmosphere does not necessarily decrease or increase one's thirst. Here's hoping that it does not, at any price, increase thirst of some of the tenants I have in mind. Wouldn't that be terrible? To follow these "Don'ts" to the letter is an impossibility. It seems a man's duties for the "at home" postimes is made doubly difficult at the Dunbar. To wit you take some risk in the purchase of strong drink on the outside and after you run the broken field of the law and arrive home, it's a brand new risk to bring it in your own home, lest you be dispossessed for carrying a concealed pint on the premises. And what becomes of the empties? I suppose you have to take them out in your hat. Besides the Ten Commandments the Federal and the City laws, you have a brand new compends of "Don'ts" to further flabbergast the working man. Personally I am sure the book of "Don'ts" is paid little or no mind. In any institution quite the size there is some politics, and if you are in the gang anything goes, if you are not in it you must follow copy. When applications were being made for apartments, some people were asked to trace their family tree down to the root. Some were let in on face value, others by pulling wires and numbers referred for scarcely no reason, if any worth while. Some batchelors were permitted, most were not; men married but not working at it were given the stiff arm. Just how would one go about judging the morals of any batchelors? One is as susceptible to do amiss as another, and an ex-married man is sometime a very desirable tenant if for no reason other than his experience, which usually teaches him to behave properly. I am sure I would not make out so well with the "Don'ts" and will take a chance at saying, some morning I will pass the Dunbar Court 44 and see the yard or court, littered with the booklets. The expression might be applied that the majority of tenants "just won't Don't". By MISS FLORENCE MAYLIN (Formerly associated with Mme. Roy—Paris) LAST week we gave a table of ideal measurements for the contemporary, fashionable figure. Of course, we recognize that a woman may conform to these numbers to the inch and still be "Gauche," ungraceful and unattractive. The elements of grace and poise depend on the individual, on her coordination and the way she handles her body. As important as are perfection of form and proportion, it is the movement of the body which makes it lovely or ugly. Stiffness, jerkiness and angularity can mar the most perfect measurements. And how attain this suppleness and grace, this "flowing line" on the which the artistic world speaks so much? Unfortunately, there is no simple formula, for grace in motion is a product of a number of things. It depends first on perfect control, and mastery of every muscle, so that you can make your body bend, turn, twist, and glide as you will and wish. And this perfect control of the body only comes with perfect health. Exercise is the open-sesame to a supple, buoyant and lithe figure. Your body must be elastic as that of a baby—no stiff spine and tight, locked muscles. You need to be stretched, twisted and turned—not to develop muscle for strength, but for elasticity. To look graceful and charming in your evening dress you must begin in your bedroom when you arise in the morning. There is neither the room nor is this the place to give detailed physical exercises, but any woman really interested can secure various, good pamphlets giving splendid exercises which will help her to mould and sculpture her figure. The Y. W. C. A., Health Centers and the Life Extension Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York City will glady furnish information on proper diet and exercise. A lovely, stylish dress will look twice as beautiful on a graceful, lithe figure, and every intelligent woman can model her form to fashionable proportions thru the medium of sensible health and exercises. Kennerly and Austin in $200,000 Corporation WO New York men, Leonard E. Kennerly and A. A. Austin, were among a group of capitalists who met recently in Boston to form the $200,000 Vehicle Sander Corporation. The new company is being organized to exploit a non-skid device invented by Arthur Reed of Boston. The principle of the invention is a sand spray which will arrest the skidding of a moving vehicle or enable a standing car to start on a slippery surface. The potential value of the invention may be inferred from the fact that Mr. Reed was offered $67,000 cash for the transfer of his patent. The offer was declined. It said that the Goodyear Company alone, spent $3,000,000 in research, trying to invent a practical and economic device to arrest and prevent skidding. Don't forget the South Sea Island Ball at the Savoy, March 23rd. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER THE NEW YORKER Charming MRS. MERRITTA WRIGHT teaches at The Harlem School of Dress, Inc. Office 219 200 WEST 135th ST. Tel. 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Edgecombe 2850 Marvello SHOP The Shop of Art and Culture In Beauty Lines MARCEL WAVING A SPECIALTY Marvello Hair Preparations, Inc. 201 WEST 139th STREET Telephone Bradhurst 9239 LAURA S. GIBBS, Prop. CZARINA GEORGE Well known Beauty Culturist is now located at The APEX SCHOOL of BEATCY CULTURE 200 West 135th St., Room 110 where she is equipped to give the very best service. All of her former patrons are especially solicited. Harlem 0892 EDNA'S BEAUTY SALON MARCEL WAVING Guaranteed to Please All 1 WEST 135th STREET EDNA MORTON NEW YORK CITY ELIZABETH NEELY Friday, March 9th, 1928 Basketball, Sport Boxing, Tennis (By BENN Basketball, Boxing, Tennis Sport News Track and Field Athletics (By BENNIE BUTLER) Gleaned From Reluctant Pens Now that the widely heralded George Godfrey—Paulino Uzcudun fight is history, let us try to arrive at some conclusion as to the merits of the two men. Godfrey won, according to the referee, and while free to admit that referees can and have erred times innumerable, reading between lines I don't think that this George Blake, who was the third man in the ring, erred. Most of the press reports were tinged with prejudice. Writers of the Bob Edgren type, who chortle of "Fair Play" yet let their bias influence their pens or typewriters, released stories discrediting Godfrey. The As- writers, released s sociated Press is seldom fair in th american is concerned, this in a me This was and is to be expected a Colored Americans should support associated Press is seldom fair in their news releases where the Aframerican is concerned, this in a measure, is true of the other services. This was and is to be expected and is one of the many reasons why Colored Americans should support their newspaper. As I read through the prejudiced accounts of the fight, I glean from the reluctant pens of the sport writers, to paraphrase Wendell Phillips, the superiority of George Godfrey over the champion Gene Tunney and the horde of challengers. Scott vs. Rosenberg Harry Scott, the rugged Atlantic City, lightweight mitt slinger is down to tackle Charley Phil Rosenberg (white), former feather- Now, if Godfrey does not belong in the select circle, why is he barred? Why is he denied the opportunity to mingle in the various so-called "elimination bouts?" Why not have Jack Sharkey, Johnny Risko, Jack Dempsey or Tom Heeney now that Uzcudun has failed, subdue this Aframerican upstart, he such a sucker! With the possible exception of Tom Heeney, the others have taken a particular delight in meeting and thrashing Negro fighters. There's Jack Delaney who drew no line, having defeated the late "Tiger Flowers," fought Allentown Joe Gans, a ten-round draw* and beaten down Jamaica Kid among other gentlemen of color. Mister Sharkey of Bawston gained the heights by winning from Harry Wills, prior to which he had copped a questionable decision over Godfrey in Boston. The eminent, Honorable Jack Dempsey learned the dangers that lurked in ebony fists when he clashed with John Lester Johnson prior to his winning the title from Jess Willard. And none of the aforementioned gladiators can claim loss of social status in playing with little George. That is, unless George happens to be a bit rough and hangs a K.O. sign on the St. George who dares come forth to do battle with the dragon. Well, if the white sport writers, public and promoters are just one tenth as fair minded as they claim for themselves, Godfrey will be given his "opportunity." If Godfrey has made a bad fight so has Delaney, Risko, Sharkey, Paulino, and Dempsey. Twice Dempsey has tried and failed. Well, why not match him with Godfrey? Moore Meets Tierney Jimmy Moore and Eddie Tierney, (white) middleweights will resume their quarrell next Tuesday night, March 13th, when they meet again in another ten round setto at a special show of the Olympic A. C. The boys tangled once before and the result, a draw, proved unsatisfactory to both. After their first meeting, they asked Al Weil to remamtch them again. At the time, Well promised to accommodate them at first opportunity. This opportunity did not present itself so the youthful matchmaker decided to stage a special show for the boys. He applied to the boxing fathers for a special Tuesday night show which was granted and a few hours later, notified the fighters and mailed them contracts. Moore is eager to win decisively from the white boy as he has been promised a return bout with Joey Knapp, also white, who recently was given a questionable decision over Jimmy. This has been an open sore and Moore wants to meet Joey and in a longer tilt. Then he hopes to settle the issue by winning with a knockout. Bennie Butler idibly heralded George Godfrey—Paulet is history, let us try to arrive at its to the merits of the two men. Godding to the referee, and while free to less can and have erred times innumerable lines I don't think that this was the third man in the ring, erred. His reports were tinged with prejudice. Ab Edgren type, who chortle of "Fair or bias influence their pens or typeories discrediting Godfrey. The Astheir news releases where the Afraeasure, is true of the other services. And is one of the many reasons why it their newspaper. Scott vs. Rosenberg Harry Scott, the rugged Atlantic City, lightweight mitt slinger is down to tackle Charley Phil Rosenberg (white), former featherweight champion, in the main bout of ten rounds, at the Olympia A. C. this Saturday night. Rosenberg, who has but recently been re-instated by the "Commish", has outgrown the 126 pound division. It was because of his making a match at the featherweight poundage, knowing that he could not make the weight that was in a measure responsible for his being set down for a year. Now the tricky, hard-hitting little Hebrew is trying a come-back and hopes to fight his way into the lightweight picture. He knows the surest way to win recognition is to defeat a colored boy. If Phil can take Harry into camp, all his sins will be forgotten and he'll be hailed a hero. Scott has ambitions of his own. He's anxious to scale the heights and Charley will find two eager thumping bronze fists ready in the highway that leads to the title shot. Harry is a game, relentless little bulldog and he'll be ever trying to put a period to Rosenberg's pugilistic ambitions. Just two weeks more and the biggest event of the winter takes place. The South Sea Island Ball at the eSavoy. Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Willie Lee Phifer entertained friends Thursday evening in honor of her birthday. Covers were laid for 18. The hostess served a delightful repast, and a good time was enjoyed by all. Music, cards, and dancing were the features of the evening. Mr. Chas. B. Foster died at the Buffalo City Hospital last Wednesday. He was burned at the Pine Hill Cemetery last Tuesday, February 28th. He leaves to mourn his loss, a sister, Mrs. B. Bonon, and a son, Jack Foster. The Shiloh Church Female Quartet left last Thursday morning for Rochester, where they will appear in a musical entertainment. The quartet will give a musical recital at Leroy, N. Y. Friday evening. They left by motor and were accompanied by Rev. E. J. Echols and Mrs. L. J. Coan. Miss Sarah Mae Talbert, a graduate musician in piano from the New England Conservatory of Music, entertained a packed auditorium Tuesday evening at the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church with pleasing selections. Mrs. Cornellius Ford of Taft Pl. entertained with a dinner Thursday, in honor of Miss Edna Thomas of the Lula Belle Company, which played at the Erlanger Theatre. Covers were laid for 8. WM. CAMPBELL 22 Milnor St., Phone. Sen. 5814-R --- EDUCATIONAL HIGH SPOTS Devoted To the Interests of Parent, Pupil and Teacher JAMES EGERT ALLEN, Editor "Pleased To Meet You" know you more intimately in the and girls who are crowding our city medium of this page we are intro- that our entrance into your homes, national interests will be graciously rest in your youngsters who are on tomorrow. We sympathize withocate problems that tend to ham- and blood." We invite your at-page each week, trusting that its inspiration; that it may serve as a activity in such movements as Paran uncontrollable urge for your meet you." Than all others, should realize the in between the parents and your- median between two such powerful for the pendulum of youthful lightful bounds. Therefore, we ex- introduction, with the pleasure all kindle a burning pyre of consum- to develop a keener degree of mu- stronger bond of sympathy between Use suggestions and sound advice age is at your disposal. In our cos- arlem, you, no doubt, have sensea- affect themselves in the young citi- Your introduction and lend us your curulean task of civic betterment? meet you." IS! Permit us to greet the young giant chairs of the elders, who must Bough our Harlem streets, to the solely, for your training and de- the eyes of thousands are gazing trying to discover the qualities of Wheatley, a Booker Washington, of many other great leaders who our civilization. A prominent prospective athlete are artist of promise, we want to aid girls and to our community in our just share of credit, so rightly Features of just such boys and girls may be known all over the from coast to coast weekly. PARENTS! We desire to know you more intimately in the interest of your myriad boys and girls who are crowding our city schools today. Through the medium of this page we are introducing ourselves to you, hoping that our entrance into your homes, your activities and your educational interests will be graciously received. We share a common interest in your youngsters who are aspiring for the citizenship of tomorrow. We sympathize with you in your intricate and delicate problems that tend to hamper the progress of your "flesh and blood." We invite your attention to the contents of this page each week, trusting that its message may be a source of inspiration; that it may serve as a stimulus to spur you to more activity in such movements as Parent Associations, and create an uncontrollable urge for your child's educational welfare. Indeed, we are "pleased to meet you." TEACHERS! You, more than all others, should realize the necessity of closer co-operation between the parents and yourselves. With the child as a median between two such powerful influences, there is little space for the pendulum of youthful energy to swing beyond its rightful bounds. Therefore, we extend to you the glad hand of introduction, with the pleasure all ours, in an honest endeavor to kindle a burning pyre of consuming zeal and fiery enthusiasm, to develop a keener degree of mutual interest and to create a stronger bond of sympathy between teacher and parent. Your varied experience, wise suggestions and sound advice will be appreciated and our page is at your disposal. In our cosmopolitan community life of Harlem, you, no doubt, have senseo the beauties and the ills that reflect themselves in the young citizen of tomorrow. Will you, therefore, receive our introduction and lend us your interest and support in our Herculean task of civic betterment? If so, we are "pleased to meet you." SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS! Permit us to greet the young citizen who will soon fill the vacant chairs of the elders, who must pass from the stage of action. As you journey, daily, through our Harlem streets, to the beautiful buildings constructed, solely, for your training and development, do not forget that the eyes of thousands are gazing upon you. Older citizens are trying to discover the qualities of a Frederick Douglass, a Phyllis Wheatley, a Booker Washington, a Harriet Beecher Stowe and of many other great leaders who have made fine contributions to our civilization. If you are a leading scholar, a prominent prospective athlete with a fine character or a future artist of promise, we want to introduce you to other boys and girls and to our community in general so that you may get your just share of credit, so rightly deserved by you. We hope to have many pictures of just such boys and girls so that their ability and prowess may be known all over the country as our magazine travels from coast to coast weekly. Sure thing, we are "pleased to meet you." model. She bedecks herself in ermine and silks, shears her lovely locks and quickens the span of her dresses (for health's sake). Truly, we agree with Keats when he sings, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" as a fit synonym of the aimiable and affable "pedagogs" who accupy our class-rooms today. Perhaps many of us wish that bare-foot days and class-room scenes were ours again in the light of such evolutionary changes. However, here's a secret! From now on, "The Tattler" will endeavor to introduce some of the charming "Froebel-ians" and "Rousseau-ites" in picture form to its reading public because in spite of their modernism, they are real assets to the community life. of every city or village. The editors and compilers of new Oxford English Dictionary to be completed next month after seventy years of labor named the word, "SET" as the most troublesome demon in the entire list of nearly a half million words. If they experienced so much difficulty with these three letters how much more careful should we be in not "setting down" or "setting up." Next month the Parents' Association will hold a mammouth "Parents' Exposition" at the Grand Central Palace. Besides the many exhibits that should interest parents, actual classes will be conducted and a real school newspaper published daily. Every Harlem parent should visit the Palace during this exhibit and if you are not a member of the local unit of the Parents' Association in your neighborhood, write us and we will put you in touch with your local secretary. To encourage and improve international relations, many of the --- Will you be glad to meet us? Principal's Interest We desire to express our sincere thanks to the school principals of Harlem who have willingly accepted and graciously endorsed our school page. Dr. Jacob M. Ross, the energetic principal of P. S. 139, Man., has sent, through one of his co-workers, an open approval of the idea. Dr. Ross has recently returned from vacationing in the sunny climes of Italy, where he went to recuperate after an arduous task of steering the committee, which lately compiled the new literature syllabus now adopted in the city schools. Lest it be forgotten, Physical In1 structor Adolph Hodge of this school has been turning out championship teams since the very beginning of this comparatively new Junior High school for boys. At present they hold the city-wide championship in many departments of athletics. Mr. Sidney C. Swartz, the aggressive principal of P. S. 5 Man., has expressed his approval of the school page plan and offered all needed help in giving to the public the activities of his school. Should the boys of "5" endeavor to emulate the life and character of Gen. Alexander S. Webb, after whom the school is named they need have no fear of fulfilling the ideal requirements of true American citizenship. Then and Now The "ole schol-marm" of our parent's day and time is a thing of the past. With the swift movement of educational progress, rapid changes are now discernible in the class-room. With the exeption of spectacles, now envolved into tortise shell "cheaters," the modern school "mam" is a 20th century Pupil Reminders school children of America are sending "Good Will School Bags" to the Mexican school-children. Just as we interchanged dolls with Japan some years ago and sent supplies to several European and Asiatic countries to show our good will, so will these school bags help to develop a sentiment toward world peace. Knute Rockne, the most famous football coach in America today, declares that the city-bred boy is a weak specimen to put on a football team. With our facilities for athletic development, Harlem boys Rockne is wrong. Can you? Junior H. S. 139 Election The campaign for election to the office of President, Vice-President and Secretary of the G. O. of the Frederick Douglas Junior High School, culminated in an exciting balloting with the following results: Announcement of the results of the balloting was made in the school assembly by Mr. Gold and was followed by the introduction of the successful candidates by Mr. Deegan. Herbert Reid, as the new President, pledged his best efforts to maintain the splendid record of this school. James Herring, the newly elected Vice-President repeated his campaign pledges and Clarence Gittins, Secretary, made a new plea for cooperation. The new officers and their addresses were enthusiastically received. The election came at a very happy moment for it coincided with the assignment of Mr. Milton B. Perlman as the new head of the department. Mr. Pearlman addressed his new school and received a most cordial welcome. Art Awards Available for Harlem Pupils The Messenger, a monthly magazine located in our midst at 2311 Seventh Avenue is handling the contest sponsored by Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the North Carolina College for Negroes at Durham, N. C. These awards will be valuable books on Negro history and achievement to be awarded monthly to Negro school children who submit monthly the best work in drawing and water colors. Here is a chance for the Harlem boys and girls to exercise their artistic ability in open competition with other colored pupils all over the United States. The first group of drawings will appear in the May issue of The Messenger so it behooves our boys and girls to visit or write The Messenger office at once. The Bamboo Inn The Bamboo Inn has a proposition for clubs, large or small, which they will gladly outline or explain if the officials of the various organizations will call at the Chinese-American Restaurant any night after 9 P. M. A new and broader policy wherein even the little clubs will find it advantageous will be introduced. This policy will be started immediately and all clubs wishing to entertain in a high class way, can do so and profit thereby. Syracuse, N. Y. Charles Ringold and Jennie May Jackson were married at high noon at St. Philip's. Church, February 28th. Mrs. Harriet Rice Hardee was matron of honor; and Mr. Charles Johnson, best man. Dr. Ellego officiated. A bridal luncheon was served at her home, 706 So. McBride Street, to the wedding party and intimate friends. Mrs. John Talley is now confined at the Hospital of GoodShepard. Mrs. Fred Nash, who recently was taken ill while on the street, is improving, at this writing. William H. Jackson, 518 E. Adams St. Garber Furniture Co. Homes Furnished Complete Radios Our Specialty SERVICE DEPENDABILITY COURTESY Installment Accounts Invited Prices Reasonable 27 East 125th Street, Bst. 5th & Madison Aves. New York City Telephone Harlem 3257 SLIP COVERS MADE TO ORDER. LINEN, CRETONNE, SATEEN. MATTRESSES MADE TO ORDER. 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So far as the self denial of the major pleas- ures of this world, the Lenten season has been strictly observed by Protestants as well as Catholics. All indications point to a forty days lull in all activities of social importance. I am not certain the forty days are spent in fasting and prayer. I am led to believe that the Lenten season has worked down to a period preparatory to Easter which calls for the latest fashions and all the trimmings for spring. In this life you never finish scuffling—it seems only a month or so we lifted the weight of Christmas and now there are only forty short days to groom ourselves for the strain of Easter. As usual I am unready, but the present economic conditions throughout these United States, tells me that I shall not stand alone in my unreadiness. Blessed are they who are strong enough to dance in this mud. And here I leave the Lent and Easter with. In this column last week I presented for your approval, a social register, entitled, "The Black Book." According to the comment on the back wash from this suggestion, I am almost sure a group of brave young men will venture the undertaking. Several months ago the Tattler displayed a large photo of one society matron who without question is numbered among the "well to do". This matron entertained her friends during the days prior to the issue displaying her photo and received a detailed account of her social efforts. In the same issue a little lady's photo appeared who could not boast, having a good provider, as her years had not taught her the cunning to pick a sure thing winner. A representative of this journal interviewed the respective ladies. The first was the society matron who had most everything an up to date woman needs including a physician husband with a lucrative practice. "Dear Madam, I hope your photo and comment of your social offerings appearing in this week's issue pleased you or met with your approval and etc.?" The lady replied, "It was splendid, lovely," and registered every sign of appreciation. Then the representative explained his idea that in his efforts to further stimulate the popularity and sale and increase new acquaintances, home and abroad of the Tattler, we are asking our well wishers, whom we are even willing to oblige, to purchase twenty-five or more copies of the issues in which their photos are displayed. The lady in question enjoys undisputed popularity home and abroad and twenty-five copies would be an inadequate number for her many friends through-out the nation. But there is where the difference came—the matron or her husband failed to 'get up off' of that first dime. To the contrary, the little lady whom the fates directed to grind out her own living at the key board of a type writer, purchased twenty copies and apologized for her unreadiness to purchase more. She was thankful, feeling that less could not be asked for clean and delightful publicity. How these brave young men will go about making their collections for those listed in the social register is beyond my imagination. Probably with a six shooter or tear gas. The latest bit of fiction to be released was called to my attention several moons ago. It is a little Furniture Co. Furnished Complete For Specialty BILITY COURTESY Invited Prices Reasonable solemn period on the Christian calendar was the self denial of the major pleas in season has been strictly observed. All indications point to a forty days' distance. I am not certain the forty days I am led to believe that the Lenten season preparatory to Easter which calls forummings for spring. In this life you may a month or so we lifted the weight only forty short days to groom our usual I am unready, but the present use United States, tells me that I shall be. Blessed are they who are strong here I leave the Lent and Easter booklet of "Don'ts", issued by the operating heads of the Dunbar Apartments. It is good from start to finish and as easy to violate as the Ten Comandments. I do not know the author but it would not surprise me to learn he was a member of the Lord's Day Alliance and the Christian temperance Union. But this straight-laced propaganda will do little to carry out a new order of living at the Dunbar Chateaux. The change of one's location and atmosphere does not necessarily decrease or increase one's thirst. Here's hoping that it does not, at any price, increase thirst of some of the tenants I have in mind. Wouldn't that be terrible? To follow these "Don'ts" to the letter is an impossibility. It seems a man's duties for the "at home" postimes is made doubly difficult at the Dunbar. To wit you take some risk in the purchase of strong drink on the outside and after you run the broken field of the law and arrive home, it's a brand new risk to bring it in your own home, lest you be dispossessed for carrying a concealed pint on the premises. And what becomes of the empties? I suppose you have to take them out in your hat. Besides the Ten Commandments the Federal and the City laws, you have a brand new compends of "Don'ts" to further flabbergast the working man. Personally I am sure the book of "Don'ts" is paid little or no mind. In any institution quite the size there is some politics, and if you are in the gang anything goes, if you are not in it you must follow copy. When applications were being made for apartments, some people were asked to trace their family tree down to the root. Some were let in on face value, others by pulling wires and numbers referred for scarcely no reason, if any worth while. Some batchelors were permitted, most were not; men married but not working at it were given the stiff arm. Just how would one go about judging the morals of any batchelors? One is as susceptible to do amiss as another, and an ex-married man is sometime a very desirable tenant if for no reason other than his experience, which usually teaches him to behave properly. I am sure I would not make out so well with the "Don'ts" and will take a chance at saying, some morning I will pass the Dunbar Court 44 and see the yard or court, littered with the booklets. The expression might be applied that the majority of tenants "just won't Don't". To Get Best Results You ECLIPSE BR " Flat Wall Finish " Master Painter F " Floor and Porch " One Coat White " Paste Floor Wax " Textone ..... " Mertex ..... PAINTS—OILS—VARN 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 Quantity Price .24 “ Mertex Quantity Price .20 PAINTS—OILS—VARNISHES—WALL PAPER F. W. GEILER, Inc. At 125th Street 2340 EIGHTH AVENUE New York By MISS FLORENCE MAYLIN (Formerly associated with Mme. Roy—Paris) LAST week we gave a table of ideal measurements for the contemporary, fashionable figure. Of course, we recognize that a woman may conform to these numbers to the inch and still be "Gauche," ungraceful and unattractive. The elements of grace and poise depend on the individual, on her coordination and the way she handles her body. As important as are perfection of form and proportion, it is the movement of the body which makes it lovely or ugly. Stiffness, jerkiness and angularity can mar the most perfect measurements. And how attain this suppleness and grace, this "flowing line" on the which the artistic world speaks so much? Unfortunately, there is no simple formula, for grace in motion is a product of a number of things. It depends first on perfect control, and mastery of every muscle, so that you can make your body bend, turn, twist, and glide as you will and wish. And this perfect control of the body only comes with perfect health. Exercise is the open-sesame to a supple, buoyant and lithe figure. Your body must be elastic as that of a baby—no stiff spine and tight, locked muscles. You need to be stretched, twisted and turned—not to develop muscle for strength, but for elasticity. To look graceful and charming in your evening dress you must begin in your bedroom when you arise in the morning. There is neither the room nor is this the place to give detailed physical exercises, but any woman really interested can secure various, good pamphlets giving splendid exercises which will help her to mould and sculpture her figure. The Y. W. C. A., Health Centers and the Life Extension Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York City will glady furnish information on proper diet and exercise. A lovely, stylish dress will look twice as beautiful on a graceful, lithe figure, and every intelligent woman can model her form to fashionable proportions thru the medium of sensible health and exercises. Kennerly and Austin in $200,000 Corporation WO New York men, Leonard E. Kennerly and A. A. Austin, were among a group of capitalists who met recently in Boston to form the $200,000 Vehicle Sander Corporation. The new company is being organized to exploit a non-skid device invented by Arthur Reed of Boston. The principle of the invention is a sand spray which will arrest the skidding of a moving vehicle or enable a standing car to start on a slippery surface. The potential value of the invention may be inferred from the fact that Mr. Reed was offered $67,000 cash for the transfer of his patent. The offer was declined. It said that the Goodyear Company alone, spent $3,000,000 in research, trying to invent a practical and economic device to arrest and prevent skidding. Don't forget the South Sea Island Ball at the Savoy, March 23rd. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER THE NEW YORKER Charming MRS. MERRITTA WRIGHT teaches at The Harlem School of Dress, Inc. Office 219 200 WEST 135th ST. Tel. Edge. 1725 FLORENCE MAYLIN, Director "GOOD CLOTHES ARE A SOCIAL DISTINCTION AND A BUSINESS ASSET" All Branches of Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting, Draping and Patternmaking Taught for Personal and Professional Use Afternoon and Evening Classes— Direct Personal Instruction ENROLL NOW—PROFIT BY A VALUABLE TRAINING POWDER PUFF BEAUTY SHOPPE 157 West 144th Street ```markdown ``` With All Modern Appliances Expert Operators MADELINE NELSON MARY HILL Props. ELSIE PAYNE, Operator APEX SYSTEM Upwards per week can be earned after you have learned this lucrative profession. is now instructing MARCELLING, Massaging, Hairdressing, Manicuring, Dyeing, Singeing, Bleaching at the very special price of $50. Enroll now and guarantee your future. EMALINE'S PORO BEAUTY PARLOR 101 West 140th Street Tel. Edgecombe 2850 Marvello SHOP The Shop of Art and Culture In Beauty Lines MARCEL WAVING A SPECIALTY Marvello Hair Preparations, Inc. 201 WEST 139th STREET Telephone Bradhurst 9239 LAURA S. GIBBS, Prop. CZARINA GEORGE Well known Beauty Culturist is now located at The APEX SCHOOL of BEATUY CULTURE 300 West 138th St., Room 110 where she is equipped to give the very best service. All of her former patrons are especially solicited. Harlem 0892 EDNA'S BEAUTY SALON MARCEL WAVING Guaranteed to Please All 1 WEST 135th STREET EDNA MORTON NEW YORK CITY ELIZABETH NEELY Hair Culturist FACIAL MASSAGE and MANICURING 202 West 128th Street Basketball, Boxing, Tennis Sport (By BENN Basketball, Boxing, Tennis Sport News (By BENNIE BUTLER) Track and Field Athletics Gleaned From Reluctant Pens Now that the widely heralded George Godfrey—Paulino Uzcudun fight is history, let us try to arrive at some conclusion as to the merits of the two men. Godfrey won, according to the referee, and while free to admit that referees can and have erred times innumerable, reading between lines I don't think that this George Blake, who was the third man in the ring, erred. Most of the press reports were tinged with prejudice. Writers of the Bob Edgren type, who chortle of "Fair Play" yet let their bias influence their pens or typewriters, released stories discrediting Godfrey. The As- writers, released s associated Press is seldom fair in merican is concerned, this in a me This was and is to be expected a Colored Americans should support associated Press is seldom fair in their news releases where the Aframerican is concerned, this in a measure, is true of the other services. This was and is to be expected and is one of the many reasons why Colored Americans should support their newspaper. As I read through the prejudiced accounts of the fight, I glean from the reluctant pens of the sport writers, to paraphrase Wendell Phillips, the superiority of George Godfrey over the champion Gene Tunney and the horde of challengers. Scott vs. Rosenberg Harry Scott, the rugged Atlantic City lightweight mitt slinger is down to tackle Charley Phil Rosenberg (white), former feather- Now, if Godfrey does not belong in the select circle, why is he barred? Why is he denied the opportunity to mingle in the various so-called "elimination bouts?" Why not have Jack Sharkey, Johnny Risko, Jack Dempsey or Tom Heeney now that Uzcudun has failed, subdue this Aframerican upstart, he such a sucker! With the possible exception of Tom Heeney, the others have taken a particular delight in meeting and thrashing Negro fighters. There's Jack Delaney who drew no line, having defeated the late "Tiger Flowers," fought Allentown Joe Gans, a ten-round draw* and beaten down Jamaica Kid among other gentlemen of color. Mister Sharkey of Bawston gained the heights by winning from Harry Wills, prior to which he had copped a questionable decision over Godfrey in Boston. The eminent, Honorable Jack Dempsey learned the dangers that lurked in ebony fists when he clashed with John Lester Johnson prior to his winning the title from Jess Willard. And none of the aforementioned gladiators can claim loss of social status in playing with little George. That is, unless George happens to be a bit rough and hangs a K.O. sign on the St. George who dares come forth to do battle with the dragon. Well, if the white sport writers, public and promoters are just one tenth as fair minded as they claim for themselves, Godfrey will be given his "opportunity." If Godfrey has made a bad fight so has Delaney, Risko, Sharkey, Paulino, and Dempsey. Twice Dempsey has tried and failed. Well, why not match him with Godfrey? Moore Meets Tierney Jimmy Moore and Eddie Tierney, (white) middleweights will resume their quarrell next Tuesday night, March 13th, when they meet again in another ten round setto at a special show of the Olympic A. C. The boys tangled once before and the result, a draw, proved unsatisfactory to both. After their first meeting, they asked Al Weil to remamtch them again. At the time, Weil promised to accommodate them at first opportunity. This opportunity did not present itself so the youthful matchmaker decided to stage a special show for the boys. He applied to the boxing fathers for a special Tuesday night show which was granted and a few hours later, notified the fighters and mailed them contracts. Moore is eager to win decisively from the white boy as he has been promised a return bout with Joey Knapp, also white, who recently was given a questionable decision over Jimmy. This has been an open sore and Moore wants to meet Joey and in a longer tilt. Then he hopes to settle the issue by winning with a knockout. Friday. March 9th. 1928 Bennie Butler Idely heralded George Godfrey—Pauit is history, let us try to arrive at its to the merits of the two men. Godding to the referee, and while free to can and have erred times innumerable lines I don't think that this was the third man in the ring, erred. His reports were tinged with prejudice. Edgren type, who chortle of "Fair or bias influence their pens or type-tories discrediting Godfrey. The As their news releases where the Afraasure, is true of the other services. And is one of the many reasons why at their newspaper. Scott vs. Rosenberg Harry Scott, the rugged Atlantic City lightweight mitt slinger is down to tackle Charley Phil Rosenberg (white), former featherweight champion, in the main bout of ten rounds, at the Olympia A. C. this Saturday night. Rosenberg, who has but recently been re-instated by the "Commish", has outgrown the 126 pound division. It was because of his making a match at the featherweight poundage, knowing that he could not make the weight that was in a measure responsible for his being set down for a year. Now the tricky, hard-hitting little Hebrew is trying a come-back and hopes to fight his way into the lightweight picture. He knows the surest way to win recognition is to defeat a colored boy. If Phil can take Harry into camp, all his sins will be forgotten and he'll be hailed a hero. Scott has ambitions of his own. He's anxious to scale the heights and Charley will find two eager thumping bronze fists ready in the highway that leads to the title shot. Harry is a game, relentless little bulldog and he'll be ever trying to put a period to Rosenberg's pugilistic ambitions. Just two weeks more and the biggest event of the winter takes place. The South Sea Island Ball at the eSavoy. Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Willie Lee Phifer entertained friends Thursday evening in honor of her birthday. Covers were laid for 18. The hostess served a delightful repast, and a good time was enjoyed by all. Music, cards, and dancing were the features of the evening. Mr. Chas. B. Foster died at the Buffalo City Hospital last Wednesday. He was burned at the Pine Hill Cemetery last Tuesday, February 28th. He leaves to mourn his loss, a sister, Mrs. B. Bonon, and a son, Jack Foster. The Shiloh Church Female Quartet left last Thursday morning for Rochester, where they will appear in a musical entertainment. The quartet will give a musical recital at Leroy, N. Y. Friday evening. They left by motor and were accompanied by Rev. E. J. Echols and Mrs. L. J. Coan. Miss Sarah Mae Talbert, a graduate musician in piano from the New England Conservatory of Music, entertained a packed auditorium Tuesday evening at the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church with pleasing selections. Mrs. Cornelius Ford of Taft Pl. entertained with a dinner Thursday, in honor of Miss Edna Thomas of the Lula Belle Company, which played at the Erlanger Theatre. Covers were laid for 8. WM. CAMPBELL 22 Milnor St., Phone, Sen. 5814-R --- EDUCATIONAL HIGH SPOTS Devoted To the Interests of Parent, Pupil and Teacher JAMES EGERT ALLEN, Editor "Pleased To Meet You" know you more intimately in the and girls who are crowding our city medium of this page we are intro- that our entrance into your homes, national interests will be graciously nest in your youngsters who are in tomorrow. We sympathize withocate problems that tend to ham- and blood." We invite your at- page each week, trusting that its inspiration; that it may serve as a activity in such movements as Paran uncontrollable urge for your meet you." Than all others, should realize the in between the parents and your median between two such powerful for the pendulum of youthful rightful bounds. Therefore, we ex- introduction, with the pleasure all kindle a burning pyre of consum- to develop a keener degree of mu- ronger bond of sympathy between rise suggestions and sound advice age is at your disposal. In our cos- arlem, you, no doubt, have sensea reflect themselves in the young citi- our introduction and lend us your curculan task of civic betterment? meet you." IS! Permit us to greet the young giant chairs of the elders, who must ough our Harlem streets, to the solely, for your training and de- the eyes of thousands are gazing trying to discover the qualities of Wheatley, a Booker Washington, of many other great leaders who our civilization. a prominent prospective athlete are artist of promise, we want to aid girls and to our community in our just share of credit, so rightly tures of just such boys and girls less may be known all over the from coast to coast weekly. PARENTS! We desire to know you more intimately in the interest of your myriad boys and girls who are crowding our city schools today. Through the medium of this page we are introducing ourselves to you, hoping that our entrance into your homes, your activities and your educational interests will be graciously received. We share a common interest in your youngsters who are aspiring for the citizenship of tomorrow. We sympathize with you in your intricate and delicate problems that tend to hamper the progress of your "flesh and blood." We invite your attention to the contents of this page each week, trusting that its message may be a source of inspiration; that it may serve as a stimulus to spur you to more activity in such movements as Parent Associations, and create an uncontrollable urge for your child's educational welfare. Indeed, we are "pleased to meet you." TEACHERS! You, more than all others, should realize the necessity of closer co-operation between the parents and yourselves. With the child as a median between two such powerful influences, there is little space for the pendulum of youthful energy to swing beyond its rightful bounds. Therefore, we extend to you the glad hand of introduction, with the pleasure all ours, in an honest endeavor to kindle a burning pyre of consuming zeal and flery enthusiasm, to develop a keener degree of mutual interest and to create a stronger bond of sympathy between teacher and parent. Your varied experience, wise suggestions and sound advice will be appreciated and our page is at your disposal. In our cosmopolitan community life of Harlem, you, no doubt, have sensed the beauties and the ills that reflect themselves in the young citizen of tomorrow. Will you, therefore, receive our introduction and lend us your interest and support in our Herculean task of civic betterment? If so, we are "pleased to meet you." SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS! Permit us to greet the young citizen who will soon fill the vacant chairs of the elders, who must pass from the stage of action. As you journey, daily, through our Harlem streets, to the beautiful buildings constructed, solely, for your training and development, do not forget that the eyes of thousands are gazing upon you. Older citizens are trying to discover the qualities of a Frederick Douglass, a Phyllis Wheatley, a Booker Washington, a Harriet Beecher Stowe and of many other great leaders who have made fine contributions to our civilization. If you are a leading scholar, a prominent prospective athlete with a fine character or a future artist of promise, we want to introduce you to other boys and girls and to our community in general so that you may get your just share of credit, so rightly deserved by you. We hope to have many pictures of just such boys and girls so that their ability and prowess may be known all over the country as our magazine travels from coast to coast weekly. Will you be glad to meet us? Sure thing, we are "pleased to meet you." model. She bedecks herself in ermine and silks, shears her lovely locks and quickens the span of her dresses (for health's sake). Truly, we agree with Keats when he sings, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" as a fit synonym of the aimiable and affable "pedagogs" who accupy our class-rooms today. Perhaps many of us wish that bare-foot days and class-room scenes were ours again in the light of such evolutionary changes However, here's a secret! From now on, "The Tattler" will endeavor to introduce some of the charming "Froebel-ians" and "Rousseau-ites" in picture form to its reading public because in spite of their modernism, they are real assets to the community life of every city or village. The editors and compilers of new Oxford English Dictionary to be completed next month after seventy years of labor named the word, "SET" as the most troublesome demon in the entire list of nearly a half million words. If they experienced so much difficulty with these three letters how much more careful should we be in not "setting down" or "setting up." Next month the Parents' Association will hold a mammouth "Parents' Exposition" at the Grand Central Palace. Besides the many exhibits that should interest parents, actual classes will be conducted and a real school newspaper published daily. Every Harlem parent should visit the Palace during this exhibit and if you are not a member of the local unit of the Parents' Association in your neighborhood, write us and we will put you in touch with your local secretary. To encourage and improve international relations, many of the --- Will you be glad to meet us? Principal's Interest We desire to express our sincere thanks to the school principals of Harlem who have willingly accepted and graciously endorsed our school page. Dr. Jacob M. Ross, the energetic principal of P. S. 139, Man., has sent, through one of his co-workers, an open approval of the idea. Dr. Ross has recently returned from vacationing in the sunny climes of Italy, where he went to recuperate after an arduous task of steering the committee, which lately compiled the new literature syllabus now adopted in the city schools. Lest it be forgotten, Physical In1 structor Adolph Hodge of this school has been turning out championship teams since the very beginning of this comparatively new Junior High school for boys. At present they hold the city-wide championship in many departments of athletics. Mr. Sidney C. Swartz, the aggressive principal of P. S. 5 Man., has expressed his approval of the school page plan and offered all needed help in giving to the public the activities of his school. Should the boys of "5" endeavor to emulate the life and character of Gen. Alexander S. Webb, after whom the school is named they need have no fear of fulfilling the ideal requirements of true American citizenship. Then and Now The "ole schol-marm" of our parent's day and time is a thing of the past. With the swift movement of educational progress, rapid changes are now discernible in the class-room. With the exeption of spectacles, now envolved into tortoise shell "cheaters," the modern school "mam" is a 20th century Pupil Reminders Page Eleven school children of America are sending "Good Will School Bags" to the Mexican school-children. Just as we interchanged dolls with Japan some years ago and sent supplies to several European and Asiatic countries to show our good will, so will these school bags help to develope a sentiment toward world peace. Knute Rockne, the most famous football coach in America today, declares that the city-bred boy is a weak specimen to put on a football team. With our facilities for athletic development, Harlem boys Rockne is wrong. Can you? Junior H. S. 139 Election The campaign for election to the office of President, Vice-President and Secretary of the G. O. of the Frederick Douglas Junior High School, culminated in an exciting balloting with the following results: Announcement of the results of the balloting was made in the school assembly by Mr. Gold and was followed by the introduction of the successful candidates by Mr. Deegan. Herbert Reid, as the new President, pledged his best efforts to maintain the splendid record of this school. James Herring, the newly elected Vice-President repeated his campaign pledges and Clarence Gittins, Secretary, made a new plea for cooperation. The new officers and their addresses were enthusiastically received. The election came at a very happy moment for it coincided with the assignment of Mr. Milton B. Perlman as the new head of the department. Mr. Pearlman addressed his new school and received a most cordial welcome. Art Awards Available for Harlem Pupils The Messenger, a monthly magazine located in our midst at 2311 Seventh Avenue is handling the contest sponsored by Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the North Carolina College for Negroes at Durham, N. C. These awards will be valuable books on Negro history and achievement to be awarded monthly to Negro school children who submit monthly the best work in drawing and water colors. Here is a chance for the Harlem boys and girls to exercise their artistic ability in open competition with other colored pupils all over the United States. The first group of drawings will appear in the May issue of The Messenger so it behooves our boys and girls to visit or write The Messenger office at once. The Bamboo Inn The Bamboo Inn has a proposition for clubs, large or small, which they will gladly outline or explain if the officials of the various organizations will call at the Chinese-American Restaurant any night after 9 P. M. A new and broader policy wherein even the little clubs will find it advantageous will be introduced. This policy will be started immediately and all clubs wishing to entertain in a high class way, can do so and profit thereby. Syracuse, N. Y. Charles Ringold and Jennie May Jackson were married at high noon at St. Philip's. Church, February 28th. Mrs. Harriet Rice Hardee was matron of honor; and Mr. Charles Johnson, best man. Dr. Ellego officiated. A bridal luncheon was served at her home, 706 So. McBride Street, to the wedding party and intimate friends. Mrs. John Talley is now confined at the Hospital of Good-Shepard. Mrs. Fred Nash, who recently was taken ill while on the street, is improving, at this writing. William H. Jackson, 518 E. Adams St. Page Twelve Yonkers, N. Y. The month of February has been a great month for social functions in and around the city of Yonkers. The closing event of the month was the third annual dinner given by the "Round Table Twelve" at the palatial Masonic Temple, 5 Cottage Place. The hall was beautifully decorated. More than 125 persons were seated at the tables enjoying the most appetizing venison. The music was played while the ladies and gentlemen ate and dancing followed. Several prizes were awarded for elimination dancing and for the door. All that attended have not ceased talking about this great affair given on Wednesday evening. Surprising perhaps, but on last Saturday evening Mrs. Georgianna Chapman of No. 4 Morgan Street and Mr. Raymond Alvus Pinto of South America were quietly married at the above address by Rev. Henry. This couple will reside in Yonkers. * * * Mr. John L. Smith of 205 New Main Street is slowly recovering from an injury of his right arm and spine that he received some months ago when a scaffold on which he was working gave away. Sad but nevertheless true is the death of Mrs. Adele Percy Gulliver, 29, the beloved wife of Ralph Gulliver of 69 Lockwood Avenue. Returning home from a party early Sunday morning, February 19th, the car in which she was in unfortunately had an accident on Saw Mill River Road near Dobbs Ferry Road. She was carried to the Grassland Hospital, being the nearest, where she died March 2nd. The body was removed to the undertaking parlor of Colbert and Matthews. Funeral services were held at the Memorial. A. M. E. Zion church on Monday March 5th. The body was sent to Beaver Dam, Va., for burial. She leaves to mourn her loss a beautiful mother, Mrs. Maria Roy, a husband and a host of relatives and friends. CURTIES RUTH Hotel Olga Arrivals Mrs. Helen Burton, Wilmington Del.; Mrs. Emily Williams, Shanon Conn., Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Williams, Springfield, Mass.; Ed. J. Bundy, Philadelphia; B. C. White, Plainfield, N. J.; Dr. J. Q. Nicholas, Englewood, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Easton, Paterson, N. J.; R. Best, Boston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Borden, Lancaster, Pa.; Miss Jessie Morse, New Haven, Conn.; Mr. J. R. E. Lee, Talahassee, Florida; Mr. and Mrs. James Moore, Savannah, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, Atlantic City, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wright, Philadelphia; Miss Helent Bolt, Schnectady, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. C. Hayes, Philadelphia; J. Hollins, Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. E. Withers, Philadelphia; W. T. Taylor, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Scott, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. H. Stewart, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. H. D. Gray, New York; Mrs. C. S. Stewart, New York; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Travis, Boston, Mass.; Geo. Porter, Danbury, Conn.; C. W. Washington, Boston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown, Cambridge, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Palmer, Philadelphia; Edwin S. Murray, New Haven, Conn.; Mrs. Mildred McQuire, Philadelphia; Mrs. Hattie Watson, Philadelphia; S. Hopkins, Stamford, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Young, Boston, Mass.; Chas. Williams, Atlantic City; William Kent, Atlantic City; Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Vanghn, Boston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas, Chicago, Ill. AGENTS Type all your news for publication in The Tattler Lincoln University Theodore C. Valentine. Now are the pleasant days here at Lincoln. The day slips by like the proverbial song. The sun rises gracefully over the eastern hills of darkness, wakes the musical-throated birds with its rays, smiles down over these wooded hills while we go about our none too arduous tasks—the whole day through and then lazily, as though she were loath to leave us, sinks slowly behind the western rim, blazing a big, bright cheerio to the moon, who with the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels, comes to keep us company for the night. Finals are too far in the offing—mid-years are only a memory—to be a source of worry. The calendar shows a weighty schedule of basket ball games, Yaphner dances, Easter holidays, Penn Relays, Junior Prom, track meet, and then Commencement. That's the "why" of one's glorious college days. I once heard a story that told on a colored man who asked a distinguished colored man if the latter was not proud to be black. To this the distinguished colored man replied: "I wouldn't be proud of a physical handicap, such as being born a cripple or of a mental handicap, such as being born an idiot. Being black is a distinct handicap here in America, it serves as a damnable badge of identification and he who is so unfortunate as to be marked with this badge, at once becomes a target for ridicule, segregation and discrimination. So, in answer to your query as to my happiness in being black, I say, the less said about that, the better." That story seemed rather logical and deeply underscored with a tenor of truth when I first read it and without much serious thought I accepted it for its logicality and truthfulness. However, I had the good fortune to hear Carter Woodson. He spoke here at Lincoln two weeks ago and then I saw the fallacy of the above story. Dr. Woodson told his audience of mighty achievements by Negroes in every land and clime. He lifted the veil of inferiority, complexes, race contempt, and depression and showed beneath a picture of a wonderful being who introduced civilization to the world thousands of years ago, and whose posterity have made significant contributions to the world's advancement. Hearing Dr. Woodson tell the facts of Negro history is to get a new view of the race, one develops a feeling of pride to be identified with such a group, one learns that our past is illumined with noble achievements and that our present pressages a brilliant future. The Yaphners, that "heavy group of Juniors are still industriously working to put over their series of spring dances. Saturday evening, March 17th they have invited all of social Philadelphia and those of neighboring cities to come to pay tribute to the widely heralded Saint Patrick at Saint Peter Claver's Academy. The column has peeked in on their plans and finds that the Yaphners have scheduled as an added feature the Lincoln Collegians against a Philadelphia Quintet. I also found that Messrs. Y. Y. Yaphner, Charles Walburg, Carroll Holmes, and Booker Washington are president, vice-president secretary, and treasurer, respectively and that Messrs. H. Burnett, Monroe Dowling, Howard Jason, Kirkwood Jackson, James Murphy, Arthur Thomas and Albert Whittington make up the personnel of the members. The column hasn't received a complete report of the Varsity basketball record but the column does know that the Varsity is traveling like a ball of fire toward championship honors. The Philadelphia Scholastics were the victors in the initial Varsity tilt of the season, and last Thursday night the highly touted Shaw University team bit the dust in the tenth Varsity game. Of the games in-between the Varsity dropped one to Virginia Seminary and another to the Savoy Basket ball Team of Chicago at Chicago. A record of eight games out of ten is nothing to be scoffed at and in cold figures it's a caging average of .800.. Wilma and Enid Lucas and Flor- *** \* \* \* * * * ere at Lincoln. The day slips by like uses gracefully over the eastern hills throated birds with its rays, smiles ile we go about our none too arduous then lazily, as though she were loath the western rim, blazing a big, bright the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of pany for the night. Finals are too far a memory—to be a source of worry, schedule of basket ball games, Yaphner elays, Junior Prom, track meet, and "why" of one's glorious college days. ida and Mary Beckett motored out to the campus last Sunday in their stunning Nash Sport Roadster and were the guests of Messrs. Dyer, Douglas, Dwiggins and Forrester. Theodore Anderson, Edward Jones and Leon Murray bring back glowing reports of huge time social activities in Harlem over the weekend. The Omega Psi Phi Basketball Quintet journeyed to Cambridge, Maryland and defeated the flashy Cambridge All-Stars, Friday, March 2nd. Isaiah Young is captain of the team. The College Club composed of Messrs. Fenderson, Douglas, Jones and Valentine are planning a series of dances, the first of which will be given at the P. O. S. A. Hall in Chester, Wednesday, March 21st. With your permission I continue with our introduction of the influential men of the campus. Here goes: SHELBY BROOKS—Blonde hair, blue eyes, and a smile that puts Ramon Novarro in a class with "Bull Montana." Reads deep books about Thermodynamics and all such rot. Member of Senior Class. THEODORE M. BELCHER—Barber, Socialist and Hot Stove Leaguer. Hails from South Carolina, aspires to fill Clarence Darrow's shoes. Member of Senior Class. WILLIAM PAUL—Last year's football manager. Knocks 'em dead in social circles and has a knack of mixing two bum brands together and getting a superior product. Member of Senior Class. MARCUS CARPENTER—Popularly known as Turkey Legs. Brother of the famous Bill Carpenter of Howard. Plays basket ball and is a sometime 'A' student. Member of Senior Class. ARTHUR THOMAS—The power behind the throne in the Student Council. Sings in the college Glee Club. Plays at soccer, basket ball and tennis. Member of Junior Class. HENRY MACPHERSON—Roommate of the famous or infamous (have it your way) Ted Valentine Sings baritone like a headliner and is Senior Class Monitor. EARL ROBINSON—Fat and handsome. Holds key to hearts and cellars. President of Senior Class. EARLE SMITH—Dresses like Beau Brummel. Dances like John Gilbert. Sings in college Glee Club and is time-keeper in the college refectory. An Interesting Fact About a Few Interesting Students FANNION BELCHER, Theodore and Leon Murray of the Senior Class, Howard Jason of the Junior Class, Little Murray and Ralph Baker of the Sophomore Class and De Costa of the Freshman Class made 'A' averages in last seemester's exams. We special Fancy Groceries, Me DAVE'S ORDERS PROMPT 2375 Seventh Avenue We specialize in Fancy Groceries, Meats and Vegetables DAVE'S MARKET ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED 2375 Seventh Avenue New York City * * * *** H. O. Johnson, campus mailman, and Julie Martin, football captain aspire to the ministry. Frank Mitchell has the unusual faculty of repeating any sentence told him backwards verbatim. Lou Harmon, Varsity basket ball captain, has been a regular on the basket ball team for four years. Jabez Clarke was once a street car conductor in Porto Rico. Charles Snowden is a professional prize-fighter. A Glossary of Campus Expressions IN order to thoroughly understand what the average Lincoln man is driving at one must have a first hand acquaintance of the expressions that are commonly and exclusively used on Lincoln University's campus. The column presents a group of the more popular expressions. BUNCOMBE—Snap courses, hot air. BIFFER—See Buzzard. BULL SESSION—Just what the adjective denotes. BUZZARD—A female unendowed with pulchritudinous attractions. DOG—A Freshman. DOG PERFECTION—Two pup pies for a puppy is only half a Dog. FIVE—A failure. Fomping Up—Committing an error. DAN—One who is a chronic pain in the left shoe. GOD—A Sophomore. HEAVY—Influential. CUT OUT—To exceed the absence limit. INVEIGLING—Handing a fast line to a girl. GOLF BALLS—A variety of meat served in the Refectory. RABBLE—Student body en masse. Hazing. STUFF—Lessons. STONES — Stone mounds in front of upper classmen's dormitory, inscribed with various class letters, reserved to upper classmen's lounging about and sitting on. PHALANX—A majority clique. PUT 'EM IN—To take a Pinochle bid. LYING — Relating sensational stories of one's experiences. WALK THAT BROAD—Absolutely nothing. SKULL DRAGGING—Class athletic contests. SEE THE MAN—Usually an engagement with the school treasurer, sometimes with the school physician. NEVER NO—Superlative of undesirable. TURF—Fate. Und das is alles for this week's issue. Musical Club at Havre De Grace On Tuesday evening, March 6th the Lincoln University Musical Club will appear in concert at the State Theatre in Havre de Grace, Maryland. This appearance will be made under the sponsorship of the Joseph L. Davis Post No. 49 of the American Legion. Director James E. Dorsey will feature, in this recital, many of the newly arranged works which he will use on the eastern tour of the Musical Club. Soloists William Allyn Hill, William Pickens, Jr., Albert Homer Anderson, Leon E DeKalb, Henry A. MacPherson and the violin trio will assist on the program. The features listed above, supplemented by the exceptional quartet and the interesting Glee Club of thirty-two voices, will assure Philadelphia a seasoned concert, when the L. U. M C. makes its initial bow on this, their first important tour. We'll look for you Friday, March 23rd, at the Savoy. Don't fail to be there for the big ball. 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THOMAS, Prop. --- Atlantic City Society ONE really would have thought this last week-end was Easter, but for the absence of A Leila Walker, the Jimmie Thomas and the Marshall Rosses from New York. The Les Jolies made it possible for Atlantic City to enjoy a brim full bang-up week-end of pleasure. Friday, March 9th, 1928 The formal Leap Year dance of the Les Jolies club on Friday evening at the Elks' home was by far the most brilliant and successful social affair since the summer season. The Leap Year legend was observed, and "mere man" was elevated to a pedestal. Fully three hundred persons were present at the affair. The officers and members of the club are: Mrs. Anna L. Hayes, president; Mrs. Clara I. Lane, vice president; Miss Eleanor McIntyre, secretary; Miss Lenora K. Scott, treasurer; Mrs. Edythe L. Dempsey, Miss Irma Ferguson, Miss Julia Goens, Mrs. Ethel Harvey, Mrs. Renetta J. Christmas, Mrs. Helen B. Randall, and Miss Mary E. Palge. \* \* \* Among the guests were noted: Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Braswell, Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Batey, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Upshur, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McGuin, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Herod McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Fields, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Williams, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. George King, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey L. Hoxter, Lawyer and Mrs. William A. Dart, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Eustace Pilgrim, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Price, Mrs. Isabell Harrison, Mrs. Evelyn McLendon, Mrs. Laconia Fitzgerald, Mrs. Bessie J. Brock, Mrs. Sarah S. Washington, Mrs. Geraldine Dismond, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene, Dr. and Mrs. Rolefort, Mrs. Edith Land, Mrs. Lulu E. Price. Mrs. M. E. Moffett, Mrs. Edna Meyer, Mrs. Ira Bird, Mrs. Bertha Allen, Mrs. H David Holmes, Mrs. A. M. Hamilton, Miss Fannie Vick, Mrs. Fannie Howard and Miss Dorothy Valentine, of Bordentown; Mrs. Charles King, Mrs. Walter Byard, Mrs. Constance Milby, Mrs. Nan Smith, Mrs. Rosa M. Dowling. * * * Misses Ada Walls, Olga Goodwin, Alyse Mae Hershaw, Martha Bascom, Gertrude Clark, Bessie Duncan, Adelaide Palmer, Beatrice Childs, Ruth West, Amaza Morris, Beaulah Kenner, Minnie E. Kenner, Ruth Scott, Loretta Symons, Julia H. Scott, Myrtle Richardson, Muriel Fortune, Dorothy A. Jones, Norvell Major. Arthur C. Johnson, Everett Johnson, Dr. J. W. Sullivan and Dr. Frank Christmas, of Philadelphia; John E. Thomas, of Philadelphia; Edgar Milby, James Campbell, Monroe Dowling, Adolphus Bayton, Russel Allen, Richard S. Allen, Arthur Dampsey, John S. Lee, J. H. Scott, Argus Jennings, William Lewis, J. C. Martin, H. B. Avant, Thomas H. Dean, J. L. Brock, F. B. Campbell, F. C. Newton, Floyd Butler, D. L. Yancey, J. H. Drew, Tilford Jones, G. C. Simpson, Paul Bush, P. G. Edwards, Carl Caxton, Morgan W. F. Dickerson, Lincoln H. Lee, Harry S. Moore, L. P. Butler, Lester Wilson, M. L. Kelley, L. C. Brown, Irving H. Seldon, William M. Brown, James Ephraim, James Proctor, William Young, Jack Hamilton Haywood Martin, George Brown Charles Murrary, Herndon Daniels, J. W. Wadkins, Ralph Hill, Charles OPEN ALL YEAR Steam Heat, Room By Day Electric, Batha $1.50 Up European Plan HOTEL DUNBAR A Select Hotel For Colored People 126 N. N. CAROLINA AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Phone 9018 E. Hill, Jacob Y. Jones . Charles Dugan, Leroy Doleman, Dr. Stanley L. Lucas, W. K. Jackson, Elwood Cordery, Lorenzo Spence, Wesley L. Greene, W. T. Goss, Neal Gramby, Earle Robinson, H. Donald Marshall, N. C. Spencer, J. R. Major, Nathan Earl, Luther Powell, Percy Tillman, Richard T. Lockett and many others. * * * We are much indebted to these elegant Les Jolies for their thoughtfulness and generosity to such a large number. The ball was radiant with hearts strung everywhere, and everyone seemed to catch the significance of them. This was evidenced by the way they "bumped," "jigged," "varsity dragged," etc. Even the punch had its share of the fun. You understand? The real novel feature of the dance was the "Heart Dance. On entering the hall each guest was given a half of a heart to be matched later, and when the time came to match these you should have seen the faces of those who failed to dance with their "real hearts." Well so much for that. Now for some of the gorgeous gowns I noticed. Lenore Scott was lovely in a rose, beige lace creation all uneven and long and flowing. She made quite a hit in it with everyone. Edythe Dempsey and Anna Hayes exhibited some stunning gowns, as did Norvell Major, Constance Milby, Rhetta Braswell, Julia Goens, Eleanor McIntyre and my! lots of others. And as for the men—they were all sharp in full dress and doing the honors nicely. Quite tickled that this was "their" dance. Many many thanks to the Les Jolies until they are better paid. * * * Immediately after the dance a bunch of us went over to Rhetta Braswell's inviting home, where she had planned a few hours of fun for her house guest, Mrs. Bessie Bird of Philly and Geraldyn Dismond of New York. The eats were "right down to the bricks," just plenty of everything and the music divine. When I had time to look around I saw Norvell Major, Lenore Scott, Fannie Howard of Bordentown, Ruth and Adah Walls, Grace Hodges and her better half, Dr. J Hurlong Scott, Monroe Dowling Kirkwood Jackson, Dr. "Joe" Johnson of Philly, Arthur Hodges, C. C Scott, Dr. Rutherford of Newark When we got home the milk man had come and gone. * * * Monroe Dowling, Kirkwood Jackson and Radcliff Lucas came down from Lincoln University to enjoy the gayety of the week-end. They had the time of their sweet young lives, and the last I heard of Monroe at the station he was planning to go to Russia. My! my! my! * * * Dick Allen and Everett Johnson were very thoughtful of the weekend guests. High-balls, cock-tails, orange blossoms. egg-nogs, flowers. etc. were all in order. *** Laconia Fitzgerald entertained Geraldyn Dismond at breakfast Sunday at high noon—and I mean the breakfast was high too. Everything for the most particular tast. 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 We ate everything but the plates and flowers. Laconia is a "correct" hostess, that's all. --- Fannie Howard, the sweet and charming "magnet" of Bordentown was Lenore Scott's week-end house guest. Her coming added lots to the shore, and altho' she has gone, "the melody lingers on." * * * Norvell Major and I tried to turn it on for Geraldyn Dismond Saturday night. How well we succeeded, I'm no fair judge—ask some one else. The music arrived at the stroke of twelve, along with Cinderella. By two. (A. M.) everyone was there and ready. There was "Lady Nicotine," in all her glory, Lenore Scott, Fannie Howard, Bessie Byrd, Laconia Fitzgerald, Rhetta Braswell, Irma Ferguson, Loretta Symons, Alice Banton, Clarice Broks, Mattie Bascom, Adah Walls, Peggy Fortune, Ruth Scott, Rose Jenning, Rose Dowling, Julia Goens, Nan Smith, Wilma Lucas and her cousin who was visiting her. Monroe Dowling, Kirkwood Jackson, Everett Johnson, Dick Allen, Drs. Joe Johnson, E. B. Pressley, Sylvestus Smith and Ed. Bascom all of Philly, Maceo White of Asbury Park, Ferdinand Newton, Jay Jennings, Paul Bush, Radcliff Lucas, John Sattchell, Fred Murray, Dr. J. Hurlong Scott, "Shag" Simpson, J. H. Drew Pop Yancey. I hope I haven't left anyone out. I didn't mean to. We had lots of good eats and had a good time, until—well this time the bread man had come and gone and again the melody lingers on. *** On the 1:55 the three hot Lincoln collegiates (Kirk Jackson, Monroe Dowling and Raddie Lucas) accompanied Lady Nicotine (Jerry) as far as North Philly, she continuing to uptown New York, and they sadly to Lincoln. Poor Kirk was so sad and forlorn. You should have seen him standing on the steps waving and throwing kisses to his "crush" while she stood demurely by. "Now, isn't that a shame?" Ask Monroe, he'll explain the quotation. Thus ends that chapter! \* \* \* Miss Loretta Symons of Philly spend the week-end with Ruth Scott. \* \* \* The Sunday afternoon meeting at the new Y. M. C. A. was in charge of the Atlantic City branch office of the National Benefit Life Insurance Co. Mr. S. W. Rutherford, founder and general manager delivered the main address. His subject was "Life's Success," and it was well received and appreciated. * * * The Bordentown Club of Atlantic City, entertained with an At Home at the new "Y" Sunday afternoon. A number were down from Bordentown. Of course Lester Granger was seen—also Lola Wilson and William Murwell. * * * Mrs. Richard A. Walker is confined to her home with La Grippe. Her many friends are anxious to see her up and out again. Remember the Second Annual South Sea Island Ball, Savoy March 23rd. THE PORTSMOUTH HOTEL 2311 CHRISTIAN STREET Philadelphia, Pa. ROOMS BY DAY OR WEEK All Modern Conveniences Mrs. Mary Douglass Josey, Prop. Rittenhouse 5794 Philadelphia Section MISS COOLBREEZE OF QUAKERTOWN WITH the beginning of March, came Pennsylvania Day. Know your state-appreciate its progress-think about it! And we did. What greater encouragement could be offered a person, for instance, than to know that he had played on the streets on which Ben Franklin had flown his kite, or that for twenty years he had lived in the neighborhood in which George Washington had made his home for ten. The proper inspiration resulted. We found a spark of Pennsylvania pride within us. We are a great state. 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 * * * Mrs. Jean Jamison and Miss Lydia Stubbs entertained in honor of their mother, Saturday. It was her birthday and the socially prominent were out in the proper form to wish her happiness. Mrs. Stubbs was as charming as ever. Those quakerites who went down to offer their congratulations were: Dr. and Mrs. Turner, Dr. and Mrs. Meairick, Misses Marian Turner, Selia and Louise Warrick, Messrs. Henry Brogden, Theodore Boston, and Jack Ramsey. Saw the clever little Miss Mabel Dutrieuille. She has many brilliant plans for the future. We like her. * * * The "Mighty" Hester took the immigrant train to Pittsburgh. He is not only introducing a new "Glug-glug" but a brand new song, written by him, for his love. I hope the A. K. A. girls won't feel hurt. \* \* \* Dr. "Joe Joe Joey" Johnson spent the week-end in Atlantic City as the guest of Miss Ada Adeline. Concentrate upon it, partner! Met the handsome Mr. Tucker the other day. Look what I came near missing! He is some trouble. The Douglass Hospital Auxiliary gave a very pretty reception and dance at the Palais Friday. Saw Dr. and Mrs. Powell, Dr. and Mrs. Pannell, Dr. and Mrs. Rodgers, and Mrs. Leon Fisher among the many. "Skinny" Jackson entertained the same night. The subdebs were in power. It was truly one exciting night. Lest we forget! * * * The "Um Foyer" Girls had an election: Miss Edith McDougall, president; Miss Gladys Hawkins. vice-president; Misses Dorothy Tabourne and Fannie Dutrienille, secretaries; Miss Marian Towner, treasurer A new movement is on foot. They will "git" equal. Watch them! Was so glad to see Langston Hughes in town. He is always in such a hurry. Have at last met the true Irishman, the blue-eyed, brownskin collegiate who sways Temple University Medical School at will. None other than Flanagan, the Great! The Crusaders really mean business. They tell me that Leon Wisdom, Carl Robinson, Oerin Evans, and the Lincoln Quartet are to be presented in a musical program, at the Foyer, on the eleventh. It sounds well. We'll be there! So—the handsome Carroll Tate has just made a new Victor record. To hear Carroll sing and play is to enjoy a true artist. Pardon me, but we are thinking about him. Miss Gladys Hawkins was hostess at the Foyer, Saturday. Have Page Thirteen ia Section OF QUAKERTOWN became Pennsylvania Day. Know your less—think about it! And we did. It could be offered a person, for in- played on the streets on which Ben for twenty years he had lived in the Hington had made his home for ten. We found a spark of Pennsylvania state. never had a better time. "Ike" Reed really got away. Among the "Linking' celebrities were: "Dean" Pickens, Frank Mitchell, "Dick" Hill, and "Turkey Legs" Carpenter. We enjoyed it! The "Four Hominy Boys" have started a new fad—driving a one-man Buick cooperatively. By the way, each "Hominy" possesses a beautiful male. Can you beat it! The O. V. Catto Lodge of Elks entertained Thursday. I have never seen a greater crowd in finer spirits. The grand march was a knock-out. The Palais was jammed. The two bands, one, a string—the other, a brass—played right out of this world. There was no end to the fun. * * * Lawyer Robert Johnson came from across the Delaware to see March come in. It arrived in lamb's clothing; so, the distinguished gentleman set sail. * * * They tell me that David Bowser Asbury is to continue his education at the University of Chicago sooner or later. May I say, mostly later? * * * His boy-friend, C. T. Collins is supposed to be with his family in Pittsburgh. What was my surprise to hear from him in Washington. May I congratulate him? He has at last found out how to be in two places at exactly the same time. *** We are most sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Kate Summers Guilberry; a young woman with a future. We extend our sincerest sympathy. * * * Miss Mary A. White took her correct anatomy to Pittsburgh. Dear Lord, help me to be a good little girl! * * * We are so glad to hear that Dr. Lennon is well on the road to recovery. We miss him and his Ford, around and about. \* \* \* The best of the season! Clifford bought ten pounds of dogs. As the hall was closed, the Magistrate gave him permission to let them stay in his office until the right keys could be found. When Clifford returned, the dogs were behind the bars. After securing the necessary bail, he found, to his dismay, that the animals were next door in the bar, enjoying a drink. No wonder he gave the "dern" things away! W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. nal Big Time Form Roadside Grill STREET, PHILADELPHIA O STRATTON BY SEAMAN, Entertainers THING AND EVERY PLACE! W. ROBINSON, in Person ACCORDING to the late count there are two hundred and thirty-seven colored people in Baltimore for every church. Competition is getting keen and some of the shepherds of the flocks have had a hard winter with starvation stalking in the wake. Things are coming to a pass where some of the churches will have to advertise for more sinners. It seems that sinners have commenced to run out and you must admit it is awful when there are no more sinners to be jostled up to the mourners bench. Somehow or other Metropolitan M. E. Church does not seem to feel the pinch. As a matter of fact Metropolitan Church under the leadership of the Reverend Mr. Ernest Williams is starting business on a new stand, this Sunday, March 4th, on the corner of Lanvale Street and Carrolton Avenue. The edifice at this place was formerly Grace M. E. Church—a beautiful church and a wonderful location. Page Fourteen Billious From BA Dear Bill: ACCORDING to the late county seven colored people in Balti is getting keen and some of a hard winter with starvation stalk to a pass where some of the church sinners. It seems that sinners have admit it is awful when there are no mourners bench. Somehow or other not seem to feel the pinch. As a under the leadership of the Reverend business on a new stand, this Sundale Street and Carrolton Avenue. ly Grace M. E. Church—a beautiful Dear Bill: Rev. Dr. Ernest Williams is essentially a big business man. All of his transactions must be big. A big man himself with a big voice he first demonstrated his ability to handle big propositions by unloading and silencing two antagonists who were not favorable to his programe or methods. With Counsellors Bill McCard and Briscoe, booted out of the church councils the parson proceeded to do his stuff. It was said in Baltimore that no one could stop Bill McCard from talking but it seems Rev. Dr. Ernest Williams succeeded where others failed. He at least stopped him from getting a hearing in Metropolitan church. Further than, to show his sizableness, it is said the good shepherd has the ear of the bishop. Anyway, with all opposition mashed as flat as one of William B. Hamer's notes, the Reverend Mr. Williams put his deal through and on this Sunday with banners flying and the cross of Jesus going on before will lead his flock into Baltimore's largest and possibly most elegant church. Being a big man and handling a big proposition the Reverend went about advertising the grand opening in a big way. He buys the entire back page of the Afro. American, and as it were, announced the new era in Metropolitan church from the house tops. The advertisement contained a schedule of all the divine services to be held during the week. It is complete in every detail and must have had the undivided attention of the parson. In reading this schedule there was one particular item that caught my eye and for once in life made me think. This particular item went on to tell how the Reverend Mr. Meeks, the pastor of Grace Church, and his choir would be present one evening to help celebrate the occasion and glorify God. This ordinarily should not cause much comment when it is considered these people are of the same faith and denomination and are receiving or about to receive one hundred and ten thousand dollars from Metropolitan church for the edifice. Before going deeper into the situation I had better call attention to the fact that Christian churches and religions have an alibi ready at all times. Church people can excuse anything by saying, "I have seen the light," or "God moves in a mysterious way." However, these will not stop us from looking back a few years. Some years ago there appeared on the ecclesiastical horizon in Baltimore a tall light auburn haired reverend gentleman of the Seventh Day Adventist persuasion, whose name I am unable to recall. Just where the reverend started his missionary work I am unable to say but in a short space of time he had convinced so many people that it was proper to despise a hog as an article of diet and wrong to work on Saturday, that where ever he was teaching his wisdom, became too small to accommodate the multitude. When the place became so crowded the elder had to go out on the front steps to open his bible he right away sent out to locate a larger building or at least one with more elasticity. He happened to run into Bob Young who happened not to have a church on his hands at that time but who convinced the parson the telephone station at the corner of Robert St. and Druid Hill ave. was more adapted to his needs than any church in the world. The reverend fell for the line and in due time he was explaining why you should not eat pork and why you should not work on Saturday, from a pulpit located where the heavy duty batteries once were poised to help carry sound over the telephone wires. It must be said of that particular elder, "he was a learned and intelligent man and while he was in Baltimore did some deep explaining. He had a grasp and knowledge of the holy book that made him much to be feared by the rest of the "pulpit contortionist." He explained that Saturday business so perfectly that all the rest of the ministers in Baltimore started battling him from their pulpits. The more they battled him, the more he explained, and the more he explained, the more members he brought in, and the more members he brought in the more he needed a larger church or synagogue. When they had unfolded the last extra room it became apparent that they had to seek larger quarters. The Seventh Day Adventist procured the property located at the intersection of Dolphin St., Harlem and Fremont avenues and thereby hangs a tale. The church procured by this congregation was about two blocks on the out side of the "black belt" at that time and within a radius of ten blocks there were ten or twelve white churches. When the Seventh Day people moved in a cry of indignation went up from all of these white churches much like the cry that went up during the European war, when it was learned Monsieur Dumba, the Austrian envoy, was directing the German spies who were knocking off muntion plants and blowing up railroad bridges. These white people "squawked" more than the Baltimore school teachers "squawk" every time Prof. Wood brings up another country cousin from Kentucky or Virginia and puts it in the school system. It went further than this. They had one big organized "squawk". These white Christians did something that the Christian bodies have been trying to do for some years and which they failed to do in Switzerland last year, to wit, unite Christians. For once the Roman Catholics, the Protestant Episcopals, the Methodist Episcopals, the Baptist, the United Brethren, the Presbyterians, the Lutherans, the Methodist Protestants and the Evangelical Lutherans meet together on common ground and let the devil go to hell for a few minutes while they tried to stop this other black boy. But when Negroes get in their head to buy a church all of the above mentioned churches along with the Greek Catholics, the Old Catholics, the Quakers and the Christian Scientist can't head them off. They might foreclose on them, but stop them never, at least not in Baltimore. Upon my word I believe the Negroes in Baltimore intend to form a church trust and buy up all the churches. Anyway Grace Methodist Episcopal church was in the church union, the purpose of which was to stay the black cloud. Resolutions were adopted, passed, sanctioned, repassed and what not, and I believe some of the churches wrote something in the deeds about African decent, sole, lease, rent and etc. But white people are funny people and when you get them in a cramp their desire is to first get out of the cramp and then talk about the glory of the white race afterwards. So when Macedonia Baptist church started talking business with one of the churches in the "bar African movement" this church didn't tell the rest of the churches about it until it had gotten the dough in hand. This seemed to have broken the morals of the union and at the present time they are out looking for new business, the all of them. Whether Reverend Dr. Meeks was the pastor of Grace M. E. church at the time I speak of I can't say, but if he was not, if he had been he would have objected along with his congregation. Can you imagine him if he was, preaching the gospel of Christ crucified in Metropolitan church after having put up a fight to keep "Mose" out of the neighborhood. If you can't, I can. I can see him now getting one of those alibi prayers out of the good book and sending it up through the rafters before all those colored people, but I didn't think he would be able to convince his choir. But then it was only one hundred thousand dollars that convinced Fall, not a hundred and ten, and Fall was in the cabinet. a "High Dog" as Frank R. Kent of The Sun would say. By by From BILLIOUS. P. S.—I forgot to tell you Walter G. Berkley has been made manager of Wonderland Park. He is expecting a great season and is booking dates every day. Since his tenure of office he has had a fence built around the park, possibly feeling that the park might run away. Bridgeport, Conn. Have you dined at the "Wayside Inn" under the management of Mr. William Baptist? Dr. C. W. Gardner at 349 East Main Street is a new dentist here and would like your patronage. Dr. Gardner will also be willing to help in any other way he can. *** A Dutch supper was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Capers by their friends last Saturday evening. Those present were, Misses Ora Holden, Margaret Clark, Georgianna Trotter, Rita Berry, Mattie Baskerville, Josephine and Ethel Liggins and Hulda Greene, Messrs. Lorenzo Campbell, Samuel Baskerville, W. Allen and William Harper. * * * The T. S. T. Club met at the home of Miss Besie McIntosh on Stratford Avenue. The officers of the club are as follows: Miss Bessie McIntosh, president, Edna Stewart, vice president, Henrietta Williams, secretary, Mary Lancaster, treasurer. The girls are planning a frolic sometime this month. Watch this column for the date. *** A musical program was rendered by the various choirs of Bridgeport at the Community Service Club at the Walter Memorial A. M. E. Church on Friday, March 2. These meetings are held every first Friday in the month. You are missing a real treat by failing to attend. Miss Clarice Butler, president, Hulda Greene, recording secretary. * * * Mr. Charles and Miss Josephine Fields of Washington, D. C., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rosevelt Rhodes of 434 Main Street. * * * Miss Dorothy Burgess of Smith Street spent a week with her mother at Norwich, Conn. --- Miss Marion Williams entertained a few friends at her home at 196 Fairview Avenue on February 29. ```markdown ``` Please send all news of interest to Hulda G. Greene at 57 Freeman street or phone Noble 4612-J. Hulda Green Kansas City Society The Chi Delta Mu Anniversary dance Thursday night was Quality beyond Question! The affair was strictly formal and tantalizingly different. The peppy music was furnished by Chauncey Downs and his Rinky Dinks Orchestra, which was at its best. Mrs. L. M. Tillman wore brown georgette and panne velvet; Mrs. Wm. J. Thompkins wore wine georgette and panne velvet. Mrs. L. W. Turner was stunning in a gold sequin gown with gold slippers to match. Mrs. Mable Lewis wore a white satin bouffant gown; Miss Effie Penniston was gowned in a pale pink georgette. --- Miss Dazzarine Fortson wore black georgette; Mrs. Bessie Eblon wore pink georgette with slippers to match; Mrs. Waunebia Barker wore a pink sequin gown, Mrs. Buddie Oliver was stunning in white georgette which fell in points about her graceful body; Mrs. Felix Payne wore flowered taffeta; Mesdames O. U. Brown and Grace Stevenson wore pink georgette; Mrs. Goss wore a Robe De Style with gold lace. * * * The Chi Delta Mu members are Drs. T. A. Jones, Howard M. Smith, P. C. Turner, R. C. Hayden, J. T. Campbell, W. L. Hayden, S. S. Hill, W. H. Bruce, J. E. Dibble, T. A. Fletcher, L. M. Taylor, Chas. Humbert, E. S. Baker, L. M. Tillman, T. C. Unthank, DeNorvar Unthank, W. H. Maddux, L. H. Norwood, H. B. Lyons, C. A. Murray Kane, W. A. Love, S. H. Thompson, J. R. Thompson, H. M. Braithwaite, V. A. Wilkerson, L. W. Turner, E. C. Bunch, D. M. Miller, J. E. Perry, W. H. Dyer, Montgomery, Prof. Matt Carol and the following Pharmacists are also Chi Delta Mu Members, L. M. Calloway and Wilbur Wood. * * * Dr. L. M. Tillman went to St. Joe Tuesday. Fifteen persons accompanied him. * * * Dr. Manzella Queen of Hannibal is contemplating locating in Kansas City. Dr. Queen is a graduate of Lincoln (Inst.) University and Meharry. 中 空 空 Mrs. Sue Cotton has as her guest Miss Ida Gladney, formerly a Kansas City teacher, but recently of Chicago and we offer her a cordial welcome home. *** Mrs. Stella Hubbard has added a tantalizing line of dresses to her stock and will be pleased to see her friends. * * * Mrs. Grace Stevenson has opened another beauty shoppe in Kansas City, Kansas. which is delightfully different. She's steppin' right along! Mrs. Nellie Young motored to St. Joe Tuesday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Nell Love Davis. Mrs. Scott of 2611 Highland was hostess to Phyllis Wheatley Art Club Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Wilson of Denver was guest of honor. The following bishops are expected to be guests in Kansas City March 15th: H. B. Parks, J. S. Flipper, Joshua H. Jones and W. D. Johnson. ☆ ☆ ☆ Dr. L. P. Richardson left for Nashville Tuesday to attend the funeral of his father. Mrs. T. A. Ross announce the marriage of her daughter Ruth to George Giles in October of last year. * * * Kansas City is expected to turn out March 29th in honor of Rev. W. H. Peck who is a candidate for the bishopric in the A. M. E. connection. All of the Lodges are expected out in uniforms. The club sponsoring this movement expects to raise a considerable sum to help Rev. Peck defray his campaign expenses. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Near Crazy from Backache? Johnson's Red Cross Kidney Plasters Give Quick, Sure Relief Quick relief is sure, almost from the moment you apply a Johnson's Red Cross Kidney Plaster over the agonizing spot. 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WHY SUFFER? from Indigestion and Dyspepsia Use LOEWENSTEIN'S DYSPEPSIA REMEDY and Eat and Drink As You Like 25c and 50c a Bottle 2299 7th AVENUE Don't Forget Our New Address The Inter-State TATTLER Published Every Friday 2296—7th Avenue (Near 135th Street) NEW YORK CITY Telephone Edgecombe 6061 Fugen. March 9th, 1928 ' Newark, N. J. Att ‘hour program tracing the rise of ‘American Negro music is broad. cast' tonight, March 8th, by WABC from 10:30 ‘to 11:30. George A. Webb, of 17 Howard Street, New- ark, N. J., is directing the music, which will illustrate the develop- ment of the early Spirituals and growth of the now, universally known “Blues”. -_* * ao :. program will include ali typ of Negro music, from the old, natural, spontaneous Spirituals up jthe more sophisticated modern Mdero Music by such composers as Samual Coleridge Taylor and Harry Burleigh. 3 * *# « . “iMr. Webb will be assisted in demonstrating the musical pro- gyam, by the following artists: Mr. hur A. Foster, Dr. L. P. Roler- wt, Dr. L. J. Davenport, Mr. Al- beft Tillery, Mr. Joseph Woodie, we Bach Quartet, The Syncopated e and the Choir of Concord Bap- tist Church, Brooklyn, N. Y. At conclusion of the program. Mr. Jopes, Executive Secretary of the National Urban League will speak for, ten minutes. of “a4 ‘gThe Victory Embroidery Club, ma entertained at the home of Mls. Carrie McIntosh last Thurs- day afternoon, 7 Sussex Avenue, fast Orange, N. J. Mrs. McIntosh, apes the hostess served a delicious st. at se * ‘Afhe Newark Student Council en- té¢tained their friends last Friday Yeuing, their Seventh Annual re- ception and dance, in the spacious Dreamland Academy, brilliant sur- Tgindings. It was a splendid gath- efing of the younger set of Newark amd vicinity. The members of the cil looked very attractive in tir tuxedos. 3 * * * Phe Green Cross Forum, con- ageted under the auspices of the ##¢en Cross Nurse Association, at 3 4 South Orange Avenue, has had agveries of excellent programs and ty splendid meetings for the past fir Sundays, at 4 o’clock in the e@prnoons. Mr. A. R. Mayo, A.M., of | Bloomfield, N. J., addressed. Sibject: “What Has Taken Place MPiong the Negroes of Newark and w York in the Past 40 Years”; Mp Rev. Mr. King, of Israel A. M. i {Church, spoke on, “The Service ¥} Organizations like the Green | oss Nurse Association”; Dr. S. Sg Bruington, a Newark M.D., and a epmber of the. Advisory Board, ad- essed the Forum on the subject, : Hence As It Pertains to the Wabro”. And on Sunday, February | fh. Prof. John O’Fake with his or- Mostra of artists (ladies and gen- fen) and their stringed and ] Wed instruments; presented a soul ating program of music that was @ehiy classical and full of concord t # syncopation. The full attend- . Be at these Forum meetings, Sun- \ ys in the afternoons, demon- | | tes.the appreciation, the public ; ey. for the effort put forth by the ; peen Cross Nurse Association, to ] Widuct a high class literary and : Bpical institution for the public, | the officers are greatly en- s @jraged. Sunday, March i1th, the < gen Cross Nurse Association, will 4 @y off its Link Sunday Financial 1 latve. Firty-two captains are mar- t ET er a TT Re ee eer ae a eee renee ee en and Siloam Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth, had Mr. Albert Williams, Mr. Andrew Wilson, Mr. Harry Hurd, Jr., and Pastor, Rev. Harvey A. Onque. : ‘ee The Junior Department of the Newark Branch M. A. A. C. P., the boys of the Junior Group have formed a new athletic club, which has been named The Newark Athle- tic Amateurs. This new club prom. ises to be a real success. Saturday, February 18th, at St. Clair Branch Y. M. C. A. the Newark boys took the measure of the Junior “Y” team in a heated fight. The battle wun for Newark. The score was 22 to 20. The winning margin was made in the extra three minute-period by J. Dixon. The plucky Leonard of the winners, made eight field goals in all. The boys all fought hard. We hope the Newark supporters will not miss the next battle, be- cause the Mt. Clair boys of course are eager to average the defeat. Our line up will again be: Dixon, Byrd, Collins, Wright, and Free- man. Please all remember—the next meeting of the Junior Division of the Newark N. A. A. C. P. will be Friday evening, March 2nd, at the Urban League Building. The public is invited to witness the de- ‘bate on Capital Punishment, ‘and they will be the judge of the win- ners by a majority vote. ST eee The Lenten Services have start- ed with St. Philips Episcopal Church, High and New Streets. The Rey. Louis H. Berry, M.A., Rector. Ash Wednesday, the Rector spoke, February 29th. The Rev. Stephen Webster, Grace Church, Orange, will speak, March 7th. The Rev. Henry Edward, BD., St. Andrews Ckurch, Passaic, will speak, March 14th. The Rev. William Harper, M.D., Church of Incarnation, Jer- sey City, will speak, March 28th. The Rev. J. E. Morland, D.D. Trus- tee Howard University, will speak, April 4th, the Rev. Louis W. Pitt, St. Mark’s Church, Newark will speak. oe * * a The Rev. Louis H. Berry, Rector of St. Philips Church. made an address, Friday February 24th at the Bowery Y. M. C. A., New York City, on “The Gifts of Negroes tv America”. 8% The North Jersey Baptist Asso- ciation, held its Mid-Winter Ses- sion February 22nd and 23d, also the 24th, at Hopewell Baptist Church, Wycliff Street, Newark, N. J. Rev. H. T. Borders, pastor. A rery comprehensive program was carried out during these three days, sovering in very definite way, the Shurch, the Sunday School, and the 3. Y. P. U. Work. s * * Charles A. Nichols, called “Pop”, he General Manager of the Newark Aces Colored Base. Ball Team, vhich he piloted to the head of all - Yolored Semi Pro Teams last sea- | on in New Jersey, ending with 22 rames won, and only three lost. >op is in the field again this sea- | on, with a stronger—the strongest ine up-of semi players, that can be | ecured among the galaxy of stars | yn the diamond. Note the line up: | \l Chase, the famous Johnson - srothers, Jim and Bill; that Cen- | ral High School, Colored South Paw | Mrs. Imo Carter, proprietor of The Ideal Beauty Shop, of your city, was in New York last week, attending the 1928 . International Beauty Shop Owners Convention and Exhibition, at the ‘hotel Penn- sylvania, covering February 27, 28 and 29. se Miami, Fla. _ Mrs. B. Robertson, Mrs. R. L Beams and Mrs. McCormico enter. tained in honor of their friends at the Blue Grass Tea Room on No. 102nd Ave. last Thursday eve- ning. The ladies must be com- mended on their elaborate prepara- tions. The menu consisted of a cocktail, chicken ala King, new peas, mash potatoes, rolls, ice cream and coffee, also mints and nuts, cigars and cigarettes. While the guests were dining, Mr. Clyde Kiling with his jazz band en- deavored to entertain with a few popular hits. Oh yes, Mr. Kiling sang “Blue Heaven” and “Strolling Down Second Avenue.” Our friend “He Didn’t Have No Body Much.” Lewis assisted the band by singing. The fifty guest made merry until the wee hours of the morning. -_* © The Literary Digest club gave a dance Thursday evening at the Della Kobia Garden. It was well attended and everybody seemed happy. Miss J. E. Taylor, Miss Pauline Latimer and Miss Henri- etta Turner were the sponsors of the dance. 7 *+ £ . Miss Coasmond Stewart has been on the sick list, also Mis Bush. The Tattler wishes you booth a speady recovery. see Thursday evening, March 15th, The Della Robia Garden will be the scene of one of the gayest dances of the season. It will be the Tattler’s Ball. Reuben Major. West Palm Beach, Fla. We wish to make mention of the high tribute paid to Joseph W. Price of 79 Dove St., Albany, N. Y.. who paid a brief visit to Palm Beach recently, and was_ enter- tained by Mrs. A. M. Collie and family of this City. Mr. Price who is well known to the Pullman Por- ters and travelers of the east, has just completed his 35th year in the Pullman service. Joe, as he is commonly known to travelers, has only recently .completed his 20th trip of inspection with the Direc- tors of the D. & H. R. R, his first trip being in October, 1907. As a token of appreciation for the won- derful services rendered, Mr. L. F. Loree, President of the Road in- vited Joe to the dining car. and in the presence of the entire Board of Directors, presented him with a handsome gold watch. He ac- quainted the directors with what a place Joe holds in the hearts of all R. R. officials. The watch has engraved in it the names of every one of the directors, as well as Joe’s. -“¢ * The Sunset Cabaret had its grand opening on Sunday night, Feb. 26th. and some opening it was. Everybody and everything was opened. Why they opened rys, Scotch. Champagne, beer and all this was pre-war stuff, too. Why they even opened Old Jeff Clark’s left eye, and that was closed before the war. Old Pop Johnson tried to do a comeback and came very near being worked to death. he lost something like ten pounds of that Bavwindow, which only helps to make things more comfortable in the Gray Goose. fe @ Through the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hamilton. the fol- lowing were highly entertained: Mr. and Mrs. John Collie, Mr Eubie Rlake, Miss Cora Agnew. Mr. Geo. Robinson. Mrs Alace Henderson, Mr. Wm. Jones Miss Rosa Reeves, Mr. Walter Rvan. Mrs. Jessie Franklin, Mr. Estella Young, Miss Murnever Burch, Mr. Arthur Tho- mas and Broadway Jones was there LOO. * ce @ Tam told that a lad called Strong has something to do with this Sun- set. 80 we can readily see why it had such a powerful opening. eee Watch out for the TATTLER’S Ball at the Elks Hall, March 21st. . Bille Knowles. Los Angeles Society Miss Ruby Jefferson, Girl’s Work Secretary, was a wonderful suc cess. This group is planning an. other tea on March 18th at the new and palatial residence of Atty. and Mrs. Willis O. Tyler. and George S. Schuyler, who will be in Los Angeles’ at that time has been invited to give a ten minute talk on Harlem. 7 © * Word has just been received that Miss Gertrude Chrisman, well- known school teacher, was seriously injured Thursday evening by a “hit and run” driver. Miss Chrisman was taken to the receiving hos- pital and is in a critical condi- tion. “* * The dinner given for Mr. Wil- liam Pickens and Mr. Paul Blanshard, field secretary for the League of Industrial Democracy, at the Central Y. M. C. A. by the Fellowship of Reconciliation was quite an enjoyable affair. Both Mr. Pickens and Mr. Blanshard spoke and the Golden State Insur- ance Co. quartette sang a group of spirituals. se ® The Silver Fox Club gave their formal dance Wednesday night at Blanchard Hall on Broadway. And O what a night! But for fear you do not know it, the Silver Fox Club is composed of a group of young men who spend most of their time and spare change mak- ing the pretty misses happy. They succeed admirably. se ® The Omni De Bonum dance on the 20th inst. at the Knights of Columbus Hall downtown, was the largest attended affair of the sea- son so far. All the new spring cre- ations added to the beauty of the party. It was the Omni De Bo- num’s first annual formal dance and already the prospect of their second next year is looked forward to with keenest anticipation. The club roster includes’ Lillian C. Johnson, President; Cornelia Brew- ster, Vice-President; I. Marie John- son, Secretary; Beatrice De Vaughn, Corresponding Secretary; Lucy L.- Andrews; ‘Treasurer; Amanda L. Asbury; Bernice D. Barnum; Ella Mae Jones; Jose- phine Matthews; Alberta A. Naily; Janie Norvell; Geneva Perkins; The charming and petite Hallie Asbury Smith arrived home Satur- jay afternoon after a long and yeneficial rest in Switzerland, france, Italy, England and her be- oved Harlem. In the Jatter place Mrs. Smith was the house guest of Miss A’Lelia Walker for a number f weeks. A group of happy | riends and relatives met Hallie at he station and when Anita Grent, rene Forsythe and myself called © see her hours later, the house vas full of old friends. Between | kiss. a hug in one breath and cattering remarks about her trip | n another, we made the discovery hat she had gained a few pounds nd looked the picture of health. 8 ® William Pickens will spend Wec- esday at the home of Mrs. John ‘arthing, the mother of Claude jarnett, Murrietta Springs, Calif. ‘he Farthing rancho {s one of the’ , nost picturesque spots in the ~* Vest. Not only has Mrs. Farthing . European home in the valley urrounded by beautiful mountains he often proves herself an angel Page Fiftees ———————— That Baby You've . Mrs. Burton Advises Women on Motherhood and Companionship “For several years I was denied the blessing of motherhood,” writes Mra. Margaret Burton, of Kansas City. “I was terribly nervous and subject to periods of terrible suffering and mel- auocholia. Now I am the proud mother of a beautiful little daughter and = true companion and inspiration to my husband. 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