The Inter-State Tattler

Tattler Contents Miss Hazel Sheppard Cover Uptown New Yorker ... 3 Social Snapshots ... 4 & 5 Club Scribblings ... 7 Theatre ... 9 Trailing the Spotlight ... 10 Backstage ... 11 The School Page ... 11 Fashion Flashes ... 12 Beauty Secrets ... 14 Miss Coolbreeze ... 14 Atlantic City Society ... 14 Brass Tacks ... 15 Friday, March 23rd, 1928 OUT OF TOWN SOCIAL NEWS will be found following SOCIAL SNAPSHOTS. They are a continuation of NEW YORK SOCIETY NEWS. Notice to Contributors unless otherwise notified, no news will be accepted for pub- lation in the current issue after Monday, 4 A.M. of each week. The issue of April 6th will go to press Monday. April 2nd instead of Tuesday. April 3rd. All copies must be in the office by Midnight, Saturday, March 31st. x Avenue, Corner 140th Street 132nd Street, Near 7th Avenue US CHINESE-AMERICAN CAFE d Tea Garden W. CORNER 140TH STREET nox Avenue west 132nd St DIOUS CHINESE Old Te & W. 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Service: subway and surface cars at door. Rates reasonable. ED. H. WILSON, Proprietor Telephone: Audubon 3796 THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Home of Mirth and Music S' PARADISE venue S. W. Cor. 135th St. ona, Phone: Audubon 0091 or 0092 ENTERTAINMENT DINING Janson's Paradise Ten WITH A ALL-STAR REVUE Nightly—12 o'clock and 2 a. m. BENA STERN; BRA FOOTE, ELMER JAZZBO BISHERMAN, SUSIE WOTEN, DEWEY BROWN by dancing ensemble of winsome maids. RGE POPULAR PRICES CHEESE AND AMERICAN FOODS SERVED Kevin Smalls, Prop. dietary Jimmy Ashe Manager ```markdown ``` V'S HOTEL D ROOMS BY DAY OR WEEK With or Without Meals NEW YORK CITY EARL ST. CLAIR, Mgr. Lunch-Dining-Room (Now located at 02 St. Nicholas Place) PREPARED FOODS AT ALL HOURS Rich and Coffee, A Light Lunch, Dinner—A Midnite Supper Eating, Efficient, Modern Fashion Friday, March 23rd, 1928 The In Published Friday of every w 2200 Seventh Avenue. New second-class matter February under the act of March 8, 1928 THE GERALD Vol. IV. Fr The Inter-State TattHer Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 2296 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y. Phone: Edgecombe 6661. Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878. Subscription rate $3.50 per year. THE GRAND OLD DOUBLECROSS this not well in the ranks of the local organization. The brethren are no longer together in peace. It is charged that the campaign a white candidate for the county passed the colored candidates for Alden, that in white election districts the vote is not to swap aldermanic votes for assent. Result that the colored candidates for aldermen and the white candidate for assemblymen candidates, Mr. Moore and Mr. Hawkins, remain only by the loyalty of the colored men. I cannot say this news surprises us. For in the record of the Republican party, but locally, has been one of perfidy and has only acquiesced in the disfranchisement of the Negro in the South; it has been exerted its dealings with the farmer, with labor, honeyed backers when misfortune has a instance of the latter sort of treachery in the Sinclair case. The party was quite handsome donations from the oil magnate of the law. Now the windy Mr. Borah, the trimmer, suggests that the party pledge virtue and gave Mr. Sinclair's money back. We are quite aware that some Republicans, Mrs. Wickersham, Root and Nicholas Murray of honesty and honor. We are aware regardless of party, is not a Sunday so we are aware that perhaps the Republic of its crookedness and dissembling, is success is closest in harmony with the West say perhaps. We are not convinced sake of discussion, that the Republican pro-operative political medium for obtaining our deal at least enlist under its banners with its matchless record for shifting and doubling should not be too finicky about playing our ourselves. LL is not well in the ranks of the local Republican organization. The brethren are no longer dwelling together in peace. It is charged that in the last campaign a white candidate for the Assembly campaign a double-crossed the o asserted that in wha passed out to swap with the result that the far behind the whi colored candidates, I abled to win only by. We cannot say a generation the record ally, and locally, has not only acquie crowing of the Negro fidious in its dealings with its moneyed ba them. An instance finished by the Sinclair accept handsome do ran afoul of the law republican trimmer, robes of virtue and g We are quite awa Roosevelts, Wickersh are men of honesty politics, regardless of Finally, we are awa in spite of its croo whose success is clo terest. We say perh for the sake of discus most effective politi We should at least o open to its matchless And we should not be alistically ourselves. double-crossed the colored candidates for Alderman. It is asserted that in white election districts the word was passed out to swap aldermanic votes for assembly votes with the result that the colored candidates for alderman ran far behind the white candidate for assemblyman. The colored candidates, Mr. Moore and Mr. Hawkins, were enabled to win only by the loyalty of the colored districts. We cannot say this news surprises us. For almost a generation the record of the Republican party, both nationally, and locally, has been one of perfidy and betrayal. It has not only acquiesced in the disfranchisement and jim crowing of the Negro in the South; it has been equally perfidious in its dealings with the farmer, with labor and even with its moneyed backers when misfortune has overtaken them. An instance of the latter sort of treachery is furnished by the Sinclair case. The party was quite willing to accept handsome donations from the oil magnate until he ran afoul of the law. Now the windy Mr. Borah, a typical republican trimmer, suggests that the party put on the robes of virtue and gave Mr. Sinclair's money back to him. We are quite aware that some Republicans, notably the Roosevelts, Wickersham, Root and Nicholas Murray. Butler, are men of honesty and honor. We are aware too that politics, regardless of party, is not a Sunday school game. Finally, we are aware that perhaps the Republican party, in spite of its crookedness and dissembling, is the party whose success is closest in harmony with the Negro's interest. We say perhaps. We are not convinced. Granted, for the sake of discussion, that the Republican party is the most effective political medium for obtaining our desires. We should at least enlist under its banners with our eyes open to its matchless record for shifting and double dealing. And we should not be too finicky about playing politics realistically ourselves. THE SPRING DRIVE ON SIN The news comes out that the Protestantism in America, alarmed by an accelerating membership, plan to unite for another passive on wickedness. For some obscurc because we are a hard fellow already of emption, we are neither enthused nor a defect of this new crusade against the Devil. We might work up a little interest if we that the churches were planning an heist against lynching, peonage and the rape with impunity, for those are the principalness we want to see abolished. We know we are the very forms of wickedness that going to make war on—except in a girl. Their heavy wrath will be thunder, thinking, dancing and petting. These are indulge in and a drive on them, naturally all us with joy. We are not alarmed, he we feel they will survive the offensi the Protestant Churches too. HE news comes out that the Protestant Churches of America, alarmed by an accelerating falling off in membership, plan to unite for another grand offensive on wickedness. For some obscure reason, fensive on w perhaps because we beyond redemption, we the prospect of this works. We might w convinced that the campaign against lynch women with impunity of wickedness we w hand those are the w are not going to ma demic way. Their h divorce, drinking, da we like to indulge in does not fill us with somehow we feel th them and the Protes perhaps because we are a hard fellow already damned beyond redemption, we are neither enthused nor alarmed by the prospect of this new crusade against the Devil and his works. We might work up a little interest if we could be convinced that the churches were planning an honest campaign against lynching, peonage and the rape of black women with impunity, for those are the principal forms of wickedness we want to see abolished. We know before hand those are the very forms of wickedness the churches are not going to make war on—except in a gingerly academic way. Their heavy wrath will be thundered against divorce, drinking, dancing and petting. These are the sins we like to indulge in and a drive on them, naturally enough, does not fill us with joy. We are not alarmed, however, for somehow we feel they will survive the offensive against them and the Protestant Churches too. various reasons which we will go into length at some future time we are disposed kindly eye in the direction of colored mote not alone in this predisposition. Observation theatres showing Race pictures we have used interest on the part of the patrons Harlem where it is always easy to get picture recently forced the management gets. We take this to be a healthy sign OR various reasons which we will go into to greater length at some future time we are disposed to cast a kindly eye in the direction of colored movies. We are not alone in this predisposition. Observing au- are not alone diences in theatres so an increased interest theatre in Harlem w colored picture recent sale of tickets. We that in the near futu vesting in Race pictu ing in their making portrayed in its mo edified and entertain diences in theatres showing Race pictures we have marked an increased interest on the part of the patrons. In one theatre in Harlem where it is always easy to get a seat, a colored picture recently forced the management to stop the sale of tickets. We take this to be a healthy sign. It means that in the near future fortunes will be made by those investing in Race pictures, fame will be won by those assisting in their making and the colored public, seeing itself portrayed in its moments elevation dignity, will be both edified and entertained in increased measure. A T F --- COLORED MOVIES Help! Help! Lincoln, University, Penn. Editor of the Interstate Tattler: I wish to express through the channels of the Tattler my thanks to T. M. H. for the criticism of my article on the poetry of Langston Hughes. The criticism raised my article from the mire of obscurity and accounted it with a cloak of dignity. I think that T. M. H. has written a fairly good letter for an intolerant person in these days of tolerance; the punctuating and paragraphing are good: the choice of diction is superb. These virtues compensate in a mesure for the letter's sterility of thought and failure to re-inforce the 'interjection of disapproval' with substantial reasons. My dear T. M. H.'s flowery speech, classical phrases and name calling are not facts; they are merely vehicles in which facts hold residence. I offer no defense against T. M. H.'s paper bullet attack. The article stands as is. The writings of Boccacio and De Maupassant are clear cut proofs that choice of theme is reserved to the writer. Style and treatment are the criteria. T. M. H. did not touch on those. Disrespect of color is a silly indictment to launch against a person as brown as myself. A few glaring mistaken assumptions necessitate the following corrections: 1. Langston Hughes is the author of "Black Gal"! 2. T. M. H's facts are none too scientific in their statement of the extent and longevity of Lincoln's service in the interest of 'the people of African descent'. Honore Willsie Morrow, in the February issue of the American Magazine depicted Lincoln as the 'most lied about man in the world.' There is a distinction between cause and effect, T. M. H. My suggestions are these: 1. Don't hide behind a meaningless set of initials; T. M H. could mean Too Many Highballs, for all I know. 2. Don't substitute sesquipedallon phraseology for good reasons; the next time you are guilty "puerile rationcination plus unbridled ambition procreates ridiculous circumlocutory denunciatory epistles such as yours' is going to hit you. 3. Get a stronger lion; the king of beasts should not have to suffer the ignominy of having an ass crowd him out of his own skin. Wouldn't it have been tragic for Mr. Lion if the dispossession had taken place in the midst of a cold grim winter. Drop in again T. M H., but you must be careful next time with your usage of such phrases as 'morbid philosophy of the color line' and 'monon tendence of democratic groups'. I have a suspicion that they are merely a waste of that ink. paper and energy to which you referred Theodore C. Valentine. * * * Editor of the Interstate Tatler. Dear Sir:— This morning when the post man came I was just bewailing the fate that was responsible for my leaving my warm bed to face that cold wind that howls across the viaduct. But, when I saw that wrapper and with my name on it too, why, "Ye Gods and Little Fishes." Need I say that I do thank you lots? Veronica Laws. * * * Editor of the Inter-State Tattler, Dear Sir: I am interested in the Tattler and its progress. My special interest, however, lies in the Phil. news. Some weeks, much to my disappointment, Miss Coolbreeze fails to write. What is the matter? We enjoy her contribution and to see it always for many of us find it a most interesting part of the paper. The Uptown NewYorker Now that it is quite proper in admit that such things as leamiss to note the great improvement of other days. When this column a day hawklet at that, there was a legs, knock knees and razor legs, lassies with comely faces and shorting reassurance in the long distance among those maidens who had not early in life, and possessed concern there was much too often an unfortracnemii (as the medicos design calf) and a tendency for the low right angles with the middle of the more nordicly proper, well to the eration, however, appears well hitherto definite racial character deformities of the lower extremities been advised by an uptown physic calcium is the causative factor. Of rickets, at one time though among Italians and children of contained that all children, no import are affected to some degree with mothers have no doubt been utilized to no end the well known viz., cod liver oil, orange juice exit of box-ankles among the young present frequency of champaign be conjunctured that the transmit the cotton field and the potato influence. What ever it is, the U.S. increasingly difficult to distinguish former well known calf test. Now that it is quite proper in this modernistic age to admit that such things as legs exist as legs, it is not amiss to note the great improvement over the extremities of other days. When this columnist was yet a hawklet and a day hawklet at that, there was an over-abundance of bow legs, knock knees and razor legs. In those days frequently lassies with comely faces and shapely figures found comforting reassurance in the long dresses of the period. Even among those maidens who had not attempted to walk too early in life, and possessed comparatively straight limbs, there was much too often an underdevelopment of the gastrocnemii (as the medicos designate the muscles of the calf) and a tendency for the lower leg to be connected at right angles with the middle of the foot, rather than, as is more nordicly proper, well to the rear. The present generation, however, appears well on the way to lose this hitherto definite racial characteristic. As far as the bony deformities of the lower extremities are concerned, it has been advised by an uptown physician, that a deficiency of calcium is the causative factor. This in turn is the result of rickets, at one time thought to be prevalent mostly among Italians and children of color. It has now been ascertained that all children, no importance what station in life, are affected to some degree with this malady. Latterday mothers have no doubt been up on the subject and have utilized to no end the well known preventatives and cures, viz., cod liver oil, orange juice and sunshine. Hence the exit of box-ankles among the younger generation. As to the present frequency of champaign bottle limbs it can but be conjunctured that the transmigration from the wash tub, the cotton field and the potato patch has exerted no little influence. What ever it is, the Uptown New Yorker finds it increasingly difficult to distinguish race women by the former well known calf test. * * * Vorker ventures tould for some the Messrs. Miller and shows all the city. The Nighthitnessed performer Indianapolis, St. pany in a town Runnin' Wild" s. The same cannot the dead rest in owned team soften so for their meet to the wise you'll Keep Shu THE Uptown New Yorker ventured "Shufflin'" should for some estimable gentlemen, Messrs. Mil upon a vehicle which shows all ing through perpetuity. The N Along" addict. He witnessed per morsel in Chicago, Indianapolis in upon a second company in a t forgotten its name. "Runnin' W to the ticket office. The same Tang". However, let the dead re offering of the renowned team of the Incomparable Two for their As Lyles says, "a hint to the w down to see it and you'll Keep THE Uptown New Yorker ventures the opinion that "Keep "Shufflin'" should for some time to come. Those estimable gentlemen, Messrs. Miller and Lyles have arrived upon a vehicle which shows all the ear-marks of continuing through perpetuity. The Nighthawk was a "Shuffle Along" addict. He witnessed performances of that glorified morsel in Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis and dropped in upon a second company in a town so small he has quite forgotten its name. "Runnin' Wild" also kept him runnin' to the ticket office. The same cannot be said of "Rang Tang". However, let the dead rest in peace. The present offering of the renowned team softens one into forgiving the Incomparable Two for their mediocrity at the Royal. As Lyles says, "a hint to the wise is suspicious". Shuffle down to see it and you'll Keep Shufflin'. --- Out of the Mouths of Babes WEE Johnny was the proud pet dog, named Paddy. One of sister had gone to the cinema, Pian auto and killed. Johnny idolized was greatly perturbed as to her news to her young offspring. When his mother advised him as gently was dead. To her surprise John greatly disturbed. He went immei night when Johnny was being tun his sister his mother heard such and screaming she rushed into "What on earth is the matter we demanded. "Sister just told me sobbed as if his heart would breathe this afternoon, Johnny. Don't you apparent moaned back, "I didn't thought you said Daddy." the proud posses Paddy. One day w the cinema, Paddy. Johnny idolized the ed as to how s suspring. When J him as gently as surprise Johnny he went immediate as being tucked he heard such an rushed into the the matter with y just told me that would break. ay. Don't you m ik, "I didn't kno dry." WEE Johnny was the proud possessor of a faithful police dog, named Paddy. One day while Johnny and his sister had gone to the cinema, Paddy was runned down by an auto and killed. Johnny idolized the beast and his mother was great'y perturbed as to how she should break the news to her young offspring. When Johnny returned home his mother advised him as gently as possible that Paddy was dead. To her surprise Johnny did not seem to be great'y disturbed. He went immediately to his radio. That night when Johnny was being tucked in his trundel-bed by his sister his mother heard such an outburst of weeping and screaming she rushed into the room without delay. "What on earth is the matter with you Sonny Boy?" she demanded. "Sister just told me that Paddy was dead," he sobbed as if his heart would break. "Why I told you that this afternoon, Johnny. Don't you remember?" The heir apparent moaned back, "I didn't know you said Paddy, I thought you said Daddy." Why Not Search in the Zoolak? A PATIENT was recently ad take a half bottle of acid daily with meals. "Doctor," said of cow's milk with meals, I have some people, I even knew a man what in the hell is an acidophyl recently advised title of acidophy doctor," said the heals, I have he new a man who A PATIENT was recently advised by his physician to take a half bottle of acidophylus milk three times daily with meals. "Doctor," said the d. b., "I have heard of cow's milk with meals, I have heard of goats milk for some people, I even knew a man who drank pig's milk, but what in the hell is an acidophylus?" Better Understandings The Equal Got League NIGHTHAWK ase oaal JMnapsho \ Sete Geraldyn Dirmond nds Eat, ia Le < oe i ad aN Fa | wee thinge get so dull—Caeter can't be far behind. Can you imagine two nights in succession and no party —a Friday with- eut denning your evening clethee—a Sunday with never a headache. Vet that ie the sad condition of my Harlem. The coming of the honor- eble Anthony Overton, whose titles have now grown to such lengths that they eecape me, is the only thing that saved us from at lact seeing the advisability of jumping into the Hariem River. The president of the Overton Hygienic Manufacturing Company, the Douglas National Bank, and Victory Life insurance Company and Editor of the Chicago Bee breught his medais to New Vork for inspection over the week end. Per him, it was just one more round of affairs, but for us, it was a life gaver. Sage Pour ba ca ea I aca tr i SST A Ll 2130) over Station WABC, where after Doctor P. M, N. Savory had given a brief but comprehensive history of bis life, he was duly introduced by Charles Leconte Chestnut and proceeded to broad- cast. The outstanding point of his talk was that if his success should prove an inspiration to other men, he felt repaid for his sacrifices and labors. ° - * Friday was the big night for the stock holders and agents, The meeting, which manager Foster had aptly named “The Get-To- gether of the Victory Family” was held jn the auditorium of the Y. w. C. A. To show you just how bang up it was—I arrived an hour late (a la Jimmie Walker) and had to stand in the doorway. There were speeches, much hand- shaking, music by Deborah Levy and Olivia Hunter, ensemble sing- ing of the “Victor's Song,” for which, by the way, Mr. Foster wrote the words and Wen Talbert the music, and the best punch served by the hostesses Mesdames Blanche Levy, Bertha Hartgrove, and B, M, Cheeseman. That morn- ing at nine President Overton had addressed the New York agents at their office on Seventh Avenue, Saturday, he shared with St. Patrick. Both of the distinguished gentlemen, J understand, have the same birthday—the only differ- ence being a few centuries. The ,day was spent in conferences, but that evening Mrs. Savory, his hostess, had a gorgeous birthday party for him—cake and aljJ. The entire Hyacinth Club was out which means a good time was in order, The Savorys are noted for their hospitality and they really stepped on the gas. e * ° At the Foster home Sunday morning a breakfast party which included the Savorys and H. E. Harris atarted his day. And that afternoon President Overton was the guest of W. H, Holloway, New Jersey manager, in Newark, He was the speaker of the after- noon at a mass meeting in New- ark’s most prominent colored church, That same evening he spoke again at Mt. Olivet in Har- lem. oeoe Monday found him headed for Chicago and home, One new hon- or was conferred upon him during bis eastern visit. The inquiring reporter of the New York Daily News asked for the mont outstand- ing Negro of today, and the first person named wsa Anthony Over- ton. oes Laéy Nicotine had the eminent Asthony Overton at Digns Crystal Dining Room for Juncheon on his birthday Geturday afternoon, Cit@ord Williams hes returned t bie home with the William Rookers after a ox weeks visit tn California -— oee Dr. A. 6. has something i Genial tatortere at his oMacs é of srosies tas taught joy ae fret the nervous Sp-98 Un pationts, and to seothe ee i | a Ls i i 4 3 , ; 4% Ihree reasons why we love Harlem, rom left to right, Miss Viola Scudder, Miss Lucille Handy, and Miss Rosa Swain. and quiet them. He has fitted out a marvelous Spanish reception room, where one forgets the possibilities of pain and enjoys the charm of “yomancing.” Associated with Dr. Karper is Dr. Howard McNei}] Hert of the University of Pennsylyania, a member of the Y and 69th Regi- ment and a weJJ known Uptown New Yorker. * * * The Annual Fort Valley School Benefit comes off Friday, At the Renaijsance as usual with the same one dojJar in advance and two at the door, Yes, I haye tickets, * * * Dr, Clifton Randolph spent the week end in Boston with his father, the Rev, Randolph, But there is no place like Harlem, -_* # Rosie Bwain is out after an fib ness of two weeks, Not yet a “ay- clone,” but a eweet breeze right on, * Dorothy Reckly returned Sunday after a week in Washington, of course she hed a bang up time, It fel] to the lot of the Maceo Pinchards to entertain the funday Night Club Jast week, Fun no end, We rolied back Miss Rdna’s Oriental rugs and Ajd carry on and mews around, Only one of the Dolly's showed up (Miss Parrot); tut Helen Vogelwang “seen her duty and done ft noble’, Blondes are sti} preferred, Jerry Gol (we Jerry's aren't so bad), a new mem- ber, sang right down and hed the Kang in toare over the Maceo’s new ballad, “I Wonder’, After much maneuyering Royel Banks was res cued from some 5 pinee om Bt, Nicho- jas Avenue @ the great Hittle Paul Bass arrived in dud time, George Vranels brought slong his banjo or whatever he calls it and that, made us break down and coir fous all over again, There was chicken salad (the very hewt), Julienne potatoes, hot rolls, mint jello, relishes and iquid rinses that were righteous, On hand were Antoinette Deming, Winifred McCay, tha Conaways, H, Millers, Augustus Brown, George Francis, Caviten Jachaon, Evalyn Laney, Rdna Overton, Lonnie Archer, Mary Chaney, Rertha Parrot, Helen Vog- elaang, the J, Vinleys, Mrs, Leonard Harper, Reriing Bianks, George Greenies, ¥. R, Grant, Tom MeNell, Dorthes Byan, Jerry Gel, Fier- ence Richardson, the Chaumory Scotts, Broughn Deswermeys sad the Dismonds. * * * Luther Cherry celebrated bis tak- {ug over the Sugar Cume by emter- taining the Tattler Staff Smudsy night. he writers were vat in full—non-de-plumes and all. A lous tuble was decorated down, and there were colored streamers aud tai- Joons to toss about between dances. Delicious potatoe salad, aud Ssmith- field ham with the nevowary wid drinks were plentifully supplied. even those bottles that buve wired down corks popped bere and there. in addition to Margaret Risks and Maro! Johuson who knows the why and wherefores of enteriaining there were specia)] stunts by Clyde Parker. Yes sir! A good time was muchly had aud the Sugar Cane ix stil] a figuration, / Attractive and clever MISS MURIEL, KELLOG, who per- colates the cofumn om “Corn- flakes” so you will hereafter know her as Suyar with Cream. The staff of the 125th St. Branch of the Public Library surprised Mins Ernestine Rose, head |hrarian with « party Monday in honor of her birthday. +-_* & Bessye Bearden and Kdward G. Perry, iad some of the artist xroup in last Monday to meet Archi- baid J, Motley of Chicago, whose exhibition was held down town last week, Unfortunately the guest of honor was suddenly called away from the city, but the party went along just the same. Those who came spent a delightful evening re- Viewing old friendships, talking about the new hooks and the work they were doing or planning. To help things along there were loads of delicious sandwiches and tea? Those present were: Paul Roben- smh, Tose McClendon, the Charles $, Johnsons, Dorothy West, Rich- ard Bruce, Pheon Hood, Wilda Gunn, the Auron Douglas’, Mildred Handolph Taster just from the Went, Augusta Savage, Charies Al- ston, James Alben, Deborah Levy, Clinton Moore and Countee Cullen. Sara Pict and Helen Crauss, had Wither Davis of the Chatequa Ass'n. Richard Brasd and wd ward Perry us their breakfast guest «m Sanday morning. = - s Senorita Galves, who made her debut st Milan, Italy, under the tutership of Maestro, will appear in a reclial om Sanday, March 2%, for the benefit of Utopia Neighborhood House under the patronage of Mrs. Yernia Austin at her home, 237 W. 129th treet. . +. * * Dr, Anna Cooper Johnson is busy as a bee, Between practicing den- tixtry at 209 Went 125th Street and moving in the Dunbar, life is just one A—— thing after the other. & * * Mins Sophronia Virginia Webb, a popular school teacher in the public schools of Baltimore, spent the week end in New York City, visiting her sister, Mrs. Naomi Webb Glyn, R. N. of Edgecombe Avenue, * * * Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smalley gave a whist party Friday night in honor of their nephew, L. H. Tho- mas, Helen Bissey, Pauline Blan- ds: of Columbus, Georgia, Maude German, Inez Christmas, Jesse Wat- son, Bradley Owens, Ralph Owens and the Moores were their fortu- nate guests, * * * Mrs, Hudlin of Chicago, mother ot our Irene Jordan. has been do- ing the theatre most thoroughly. Clare Patterson had her to a per- formance of the Merchants of Venice; the Roxy has been min- utely gone over, and Thursday she saw the new show, Veils. * * - Invitations are out for the Du Boifs—Cullen wedding at Salem Church on Easter Monday night. -_ * * Frank Hailstalk left for the in- terior Sunday. With him went the Alpha Team which played the Savoy Big Five at the Savoy in Chicago Monday night. It was agreed between us that if the Al- phas won, I would receive a tele- grum. No telegram. Wilberforce met Morgan the same night. Quite an event. Frank, while in Chica- go, 1s the guest of his cousin, Gladys Starks. *._ * The Wayman Coston, himself, returned to Detroit Wednesday. He came East to visit his mother in Washington. . ©* * The Lucy Laney League cele- brated {ts 23rd Annual Reception at the Savoy last Friday evening. * * “Our group” crashed the Metro- politan Dailies last week. Reviews of Home to Harlem appeared in the Times, World and Herald-Tri- bune, the Jast by Gwendolyn Ben- nett; a tour of Harlem conducted by Harold Jackman was com- mented upon at length by T. 8. Stribling in the World; Erie Wal- rand had a review of Rainbow Round by Shoulder in the Herald- Tribune; Paul Robeson and scenes from Porgy were in the World; while Miller and Lyles appeared in the Times. It won't be long now. Word comes from France that TRS [NTSHRSiaessw 2m - —~ SEEN et A a ee a Te eee: the Journal de la Semaine, a Parisian weekly magazine, and that his Fire in the Flint has had several editions in Russia, and _ Flight is soon to be translated. * s Mr. Wallace A. Battle, former president of Okolona Institute, Okolona, Mississippi, but recently appointed to the position of Field Secretary of the American Church Institute for Negroes , was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Egert Allen, former teachers at his school, at a theatre party to wit- ness “Keep Shuffiin’” last Friday. After the performance, Dr. H2s- kins entertained at a late supper which was followed by a musi- cal, literary and dancing treat sup- plied by Maude Russell and Mar- garet Lee of the “Keep Shufflin’” company, Elnorist Young, pianist, Ada Waddell, soloist and Gertrude Hill, dramatic leader. Those present included: Mr. Wallace A. Battle, Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman, Dr. Emma J. Watkins, Minta Cato, Gertrude Hill, Marion Ray, Suzanne _ Stitt, Elnorist Young, Maude Russell, Margaret Lee and husband, Mr. Donawa, Caska Bond. Lord Pryor, Roy de Coverly, “Buster” Schenck, Wil: Mam Crampton, Edwin Yancey, Dr. Claude Petit, Dr. R. J. Foster, Dr. H. L. Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam_S. Daniels, Mr. and .Mrs Dan- jel Carney and Messrs White and Mills, * * *. Miss Lenora Edwards, sister of Mrs. E. R. Rawlings, has decided to try New York. She will be the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Rawlings, and if we make things sufficiently interesting for her, we may be able to keep her for our very own. * * * The Elks have formally an- nounced their educational week fo. April 1st to 8th. Frand Exalted Ruler, J. Finley Wilson, and Judge W. C. Hueston of Gary, who is head of the Elk’s Department of Education, have worked out a program which includes — attend- ance surveys, investigations of school facilities, and the creating of an interested enthusiasm for education. In connection with the work of this department, forty scholarships have been granted to college students in the United States and South Africa. The Elks Second National Ora- torial Contest also is again being arranged. The subject this year is the “Constitution of the United States” with cash prizes totalling One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars for the Final Contest, and scholar- shrips for college work in the sum of two hundred and_fifty ($250) Dol- lars each in the eight Sectional Contests. -_ * * The Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Association and the North Harlem Medical Society are co- operating in carrying on a cam- paign for the early diagnosis of tuberculosis, in Harlem. The motion picture, “The Doctor Decides,” prepared for the members of the medical profes- sion by the National Tuberculosis Association was shown before the North Harlem Medical Society at the regular meeting. Thursday, March 15th. Dr. Harold Ellis presented the film. Copies of the pamphlets, “The Negro and Tuberculosis” are being distrib- uted to residents of Harlem by "South Sea Isle" Ball Friday, March 23rd. 1928 Opportunity Magazine with Charles S. Johnson, editor, as Master of Ceremonies, will sponsor the Negro Achievement Hour over station W. A. B. C. of the Atlantic Broadcasting Company Thursday March 22nd. 10.30 to 11.30 p. m. This is the ninth in a series of hours devoted to Negro Achievement arranged by "Who's Who In Colored America." On this hour Dr. Albert Barnes, founder and president of the Barnes Foundation, will be the guest speaker. He will speak on African Art, the first time this subject has been offered to any radio audience. Others to appear are Countee Cullen, Arna Bontemps, Helene Johnson, Gwendolyn Bennett, Aaron Douglass. Musical numbers will include a violin selection by David Ault, the recently discovered Negro violinist of extraordinary talent. Mr. Alexander Gatewood, tenor, Miss Jessie Covington and Mrs. Lyndon Hoffman-Caldwell, soloist, accompanied by Prof. Caldwell. * *亡 THIS is to introduce CORNFLAKES who will give you all the doings among the YOUNGER SET. Give the little girl a hand and send all such items to the Tattler office to "Cornflakes"—We thank you. * * * During the Lenten season we usually find ourselves bored for the want of something to do. But now that the Easter holidays are so near at hand we spend some of our time looking forward for our boys and girls from "Linking" (Lincoln), Howard, Williams, Bates, Cornell, and Tuft Universities who will be back in the city to join in the various activities during their Spring vacation. * * * What has happened to "Gene" Jones he must be hibernating until Arthur Logan returns. * * * A few of the "High Hatters" stopped in at Sadella Ten Eyck's on Sunday night. We intended to stay only a short time but Sadella is such a gracious hostess that we were induced to stay the entire evening. I can surely say that a good time was had by all including me, myself. * * * I notice that Charlie Wilson is still one of the able clerks in the Renaissance Pharmacy and that business is still flourishing. *** On Saturday Charlotte Mahood and "Dell" Jones made their weekly visit to the city for music lessons. This time there was a double aim in mind. They collected the Flushing "Slam Book!" MY! MY! MY! * * * Where is Freddie Bestmann. He was last seen at the Alpha Omega basket ball game on Washington's Birthday. The "sweethearts of Sigma Chi" would like to know and they would like to hear from him. My, but Harlem must be a wonderful place. Marguerite Abrahms of Jersey City spent all day Sunday in the city, looking up her many friends. Last week C. J. Valdez, one of those heavy Lincoln men made a "pop" call to the city over the week-end. "There's no place like home" (for something good to eat). ard, vice-president; Mrs. Emery Thomas, secretary; Miss Mary Bumpes, treasurer; Mrs. Arlington Castille, Mrs. Clair Abbott, Miss Pauline Porter, Mrs. Martha Walker, Mrs. Lucious Scott, Mrs. William Walton, Mrs. Harry Dupree, Mrs. Arthur Hailstock, Mrs. Mae Harris, Mrs. Frederick Brown, Mrs. Glitter The Most "South MASQU FRIDAY GRA Famous Stage Celebrities will award the Prizes Names will be announced later See! The Pirates and the Galley Slaves Admission $1.10 who was with us during the Christmas holidays. I received word from her saying that she was looking forward to spending the Easter holidays too with us. --- Emory More, Barrett Johnson, and Malcolm Johnston certainly find Harlem a wonderful place. Not a week-end goes by that Broklyn is not at sometime represented by them... Those "High Hatters" certainly do have a good time regardless of the fact that it is Lent. They spent Saturday evening at the home of Lorraine Braddicks and as usual we had a scrumbumpious time. Ah! Ah! If you want to hear some college exam marks that anyone would envy, ask Elsie Hunton about those of her brother George; and if she is feeling exceptionally good, she will tell you those on Frank De Caste who beat her brother for first place by the skin of his teeth. I hope those New York boys keep up their good work. Well, good friends, I will have to consult the "Ouija Board" about more of my friends and yours, so until next week With sugar and cream "Cornflakes." --- THE MOUNT VERNON T. L. F. through GLENNIE DANIELS, express the hope that their guests on the 29th will have no end of fun. It will be their first informal dance the place, the Fraternal Hall on South Fourth Avenue. The members of this club are: Mrs. Leonard Brown, president; Mrs. John Stew- [Image of a man with a bald head and a serious expression. He is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a black tie. The background is black with a faint white outline of a building. There is no text or additional information in the image. Mr. ANTHONY OVERTON, the able president of the Victory Life Insurance Company. Mr. ANTHONY OVERTON, the able president of the Victory Life Insurance Company. Felix Anderson, Mrs. Clarence Lewis, Miss Glennie Daniels. Mrs. Joseph Bizzard and Mrs. Clarence Lewis are both convelescing after being confined at home on account of illness. The Magnolia Shilter number ruge svoo five from New Rochelle and Mount Vernon held services at the Macedonia Baptist Church, Sunday. Rev. R. Nelson was the speaker of the evening. * * * Mrs. Sarah Henry and Mrs. Eliza Hill tendered Mrs. Estelle Porter a surprise party last Saturday evening. Sixty guests were present and greatly enjoyed the hospitality of the hostesses. Bruce Flowers has many friends in Mount Vernon and we are happy over the prospects of meeting the champion of his division. We wish him continued success. * * * AND in YONKERS they still go places and do things. CURTIES RUTH was most enthusiastic over the joint recital of Beryl Outerbridge, pianist, and Winifred Watson, soprano, given at Bethany A. M. E. Church last Thursday evening. He writes that the entire program was most interesting. The pastor, Rev. C. W. Walton, and his members voice their appreciation for your patronage. --- Mrs. Nathan Graham who recently met with an accident and is confined to her home, is improving rapidly. She has our wishes for a speedy recovery. --- The building fund committee of Sunset Temple No. 211, I. B. P. O. E. of W. which is cooperating with the brother Elks in their efforts to defray the expenses of the Palatial Elk's Home at 272 New Main Street, gave a St. Patrick's Dance at their hall last Friday evening. The attendance was fair, considering the weather. Prof. Herman (Continued on next page) Now it is remarkably easy to have a lighter, lovelier, clearer skin. 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Their music was marvellous. The decorations, of course, green. * * * The local preachers' union of Westchester County held services last Sunday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rev. Jackson, pastor. At 11 A. M. Rev. Daniel Thomas of Mammaroneck, N. Y., preached an inspiring sermon. At 12:30 P. M. an interesting class meeting was conducted by Brother T. E. Chambers of New York City. Sister I. Fuller of Mt. Vernon preached an able sermon at 3 P. M. and at 8 P. M. Rev. J. A. Bodie also of Mt. Vernon, preached. The visiting ministers and a few friends were entertained at dinner by the Rev. and Mrs. Jackson at their home. The Misses Edna and Martha Reed of Wood Place have returned from Chester, South Carolina, where they spent three weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed and their sisters. They had a grand and glorious time. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Moses Kelly of Greenwich, Conn., have returned from Camden, South Carolina, where they spent the winter with Mrs. Kelly's mother. They are now stopping at 58 North Broadway with their brother for a few days before returning to their home in Greenwich, Conn. THE CHAPPY GARDNER, himself writes us from NEWARK that Bernardo Brothers, owners of the big new Restaurant down on Washington Street, are selling the right kind of food. Their cafe has become the regular noon hour eating place for the men of the two factories located in their vicinity. Indeed these fellows are popular in their home town. Walter "Cliff" and Charlie, all good business men. The Tattler is on sale there also. The green taxicabs, twenty all told, are owned by a Negro firm. They are well kept up, prices are kept down and the company is Famous Beauty Treatment Lightens Dark Complexions Quickly It is simply amazing the way this marvelous beauty preparation makes even the darkest skin lighter, clearer and free from blemishes... cashing in on the courtesy of its drivers. --- A whist party was given last Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. M. Spencer. Mr. Pete Spencer was the favorite of the ladies, while Mrs. Magnolia Johnson was the vamp of the party. ★ ★ ★ An important Second Ward Political meeting was held last Monday night at the home of Mrs. H. Blanche Harris, 47 Marshall Street. A large group of men gathered to consider the coming campaign. * * * Last Wednesday, the Third Ward Colored Republican Association was organized in the office of the Better Homes Corporation, at 76 Somerset Street. The officers of the association selected were, William Simmons, President, Margaret Cheeks, Vice-President, Lulu Conly, Recording Secretary, Gladys Churchman, Assistant Secretary, A. J. McCale, Treasurer, and A. J. Scales, Financial Secretary. Among the chief objectives of this Political Association are better housing conditions, and a canvas of the Ward so that all of our group shall be registered in time for election day. * * * At Union Baptist Church of Orange, under the auspices of Group No. 3, Division No. 2, Mrs. Mary Preston, Capt., Mrs. Clara Allen, Ass't, Mr. Arthur R. Foster, Tenor of East Orange, was presented in a very excellent Song Recital last Thursday. His program was interspersed with Light Classics, Reading and Piano solos. Mr. George A. Webb, of Newark, was at the piano. * * * Mme. Anita Patti Brown, is coming to Newark. A spring recital is being announced by the Rev. James S. Blaine, D. D., pastor of St. John's Church, under whose auspices, Mme. Anita Patti Brown will be presented. Because of the international fame of Mme. Brown, a large mixed audience is expected. The Rev. Louis H. Berry, rector ve a better com- foulous Skin nely beau- After a ful beauty tens as if ckles and ail which with this uch amaz- ness. Get of St. Philip's Church, preached at St. Philip's Church, New York City, last Wednesday. --- The Famous Lincoln University combined musical club, is presenting its male aggregation of very excellent singers Friday night, in the auditorium of the Central High School, at New and High Streets. The Director of the group is Mr. James E. Dorsey, a senior, at Lincoln. Dr. W. W. Alexander of Orange and Mr. George A. Webb of Newark, are managing the concert. * * * Paul Robeson, our noted singer of Negro Spirituals, was presented last Saturday at noon Lenten service, in the Old First Presbyterian Church, Newark. Four of Mr. Robeson's numbers were Burleigh's compositions. One of the largest gatherings during the season, assembled to hear him. The Reverend Benjamin C. Robeson, pastor of Goodwin St. A. M. E. Zion Church, Paterson, N. J., was in the audience, to hear his brother. * * * The Women's Auxiliary of the Kemney Memorial Hospital feel at this time that their efforts have not been fruitless, and they more than appreciate the generosity and support the public has given them. From the Charity Ball they realized nearly $500. This made it possible for them to pay their first half on the Charity Bed, and the first patient has been admitted. *** THE Medicos of WASHINGTON continue to carry on Dr. KELLY MILLER, Jr., reports three important sessions. * * * The Medico Chirurgical Society of the District of Columbia presented Dr. J. W. Peabody of the T. B. Hospital of the Dis. of Col in a lecture on Tuberculosis in the auditorium of the New Medical School building Thursday March 15th. Dr. Peabody spoke on the importance of an early diagnosis of T. B. Dr. G. M. Kober, Dean of Georgetown Medical School, gave some remarks and also showed a moving picture on Tuberculosis. A very large crowd was present to these highly instructive and interesting lectures. * * * The Fourth Medical Reading Club of the District of Columbia was entertained by Dr. William Lofton at his residence, 1737 11th Street, N. W. last Monday. The subject for discussion for the evening was "Acute Rheumatic Fever." Many interesting phases were discussed. Following the discussion an elaborate banquet was served. * * * Dr. A. M. Curtis, professor of surgery in the College of Medicine, was special guest of the Philadelphia Academy of Medicine and Allied Sciences at their last regular meeting March 19th. He conducted surgical clinics at the Douglass and Mercy Hospitals and was guest of honor at the annual banquet of the Mercy Hospital staff March 20th. *** SYRACUSE, according to WILLIAM JACKSON, held its annual celebration of the Good Samaritans and daughter Samaritans in the lodge rooms at Smith's Hall last Friday evening. Jessie Perkins, worthy chief and chairman of the committee, was assisted by Helene Jordan Scott, who was in charge of the program, Rev. Barr and Mr. L. Alexander. The principal speaker of the evening was Mr. Nanton of Syracuse University who gave an inspiring talk on the achievement of the organization. Too much credit cannot be given to Mr. Jessie Perkins for his success with this order in Syracuse. Mrs. Spural, chairman of refreshments, was assisted by Mrs. Catherian Johnson, Mrs. Edna Lawson, Mrs. Bates and Mrs. John Brown. --- Mr. William Dale of Sandycreek. N. Y., nephew of Mrs. Georgia Anna Williams, who spent a few days visiting his aunt and met with a serious automobile ac- cident on his return trip to his home, is now confined at the hospital at Rome, N. Y., with a broken jaw, fractured rib and internal injuries. * * * WEST PALM BEACH is stepping out for sweet charity. BILLIE KNOWLES writes me that both the Woman's Civic League and the Vanguard Club gave benefits last Monday night for the children and played to packed houses. The women, headed by Mrs. E. W. Preistly, staged a gorgeous fashion show at the Grand Theatre, and the men, a ball at the High School Auditorium. Our hats are off to the organizations. * * * The Tattler and her many friends send sincere wishes for a speedy recovery to Cora Agnew who is ill at the hospital. Mrs. E. M. Piper, State Daughter Ruler of Elks, has been the guest of Mrs. A. M. Collie for the past week and returned to her home at Port Meyers after a very pleasant visit. * * * OUT IN KANSAS CITY folks are going places and doing things, if that ANITA OTEY can be trusted with the truth. Airplane flights—trips hither, thither and thusly (apologies to Mr. Lyles) Ain't Life Grand! \* \* \* Drs. L. T. Montgomery and A. Porter Davis made an airplane flight over the city Sunday in an American Eagle Rock plane, piloted by a demonstrator. Flying high! * * * Mrs. M. A. Milligan has returned home after an extended trip to Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Albert T. Wilkins has engaged passage to Berlin for himself and his troupe. Mr. Wilkins is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Jackson. * * * Mrs. Edith Riley of St. Paul. enroute to Belton, Mo., visited her mother for a few days. The most unique party of the season was given by Miss Ella V. Robinson, principal of the Dunbar School. Favors and decoration were suggestive of George Washington's birthday. There was a cherry tree laden with fruit, hatchet, and Martha Washington to greet the guests. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Albert Memsley and family, and Dr. J. D. Stewart motored to their home in Cleveland in their new car Thursday after spending a week visiting the city and other points nearby. Mrs. H. R. Wood is the guest of Mrs. Corrine Wilson. 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Maude Fer- guson is the new president, Stella Castro, vice-president, Eva Wil- liams, corresponding secretary, Mrs. Emery Dyson, financial sec- retary and Mary Lane Ross, treas- urer. z- * * The Colonial Co-Ed Club held its second busines meeting on Friday, March 16, at the home of its presi- dent, Ursula Bernier. Those pres- ent at the gathering were Lucille Bernier, Linnet Senior, Ruth Craw- ford, Anita Satterwhite, Fred Gib- son, Fred Clark, Stanley Frederieks, Carl Brannum, John Hill, David Brown, David Roberts, Ursula Ber- nier, Lenworth Richards, and Ar- thur Keyes. Address all communi- cations to Anita Satterwhite, sec’y., 111 West 114th Street. * * * The Arabesque Social Club met with Irene Lewis last Thursday night. The club is planning its Annual Dansant ,and the date will be anounced later from this column. * * * The Citizens’ Christmas Cheer Committee held their regular meet- ing at the residence of Wilhelmina Adams on last Wednesday night. Misses Adams, Margaret Telfaire, and Mrs. Ethel White were the hostesses. After the business was transacted, a delicious collation was served. The committee has com- pleted plans for the Annual Spring Musicale, which will be held on Palm Sunday at the Imperial Audi- torium. Some of the foremost ar- tists of the race will be presented at this time, among whom are the following: Miss Elizabeth Sinkford, soprano; Miss Ruth Ellis, dramatic reader; Benjamin Ragdale, tenor; Madam Jennie Gowins, soprano; Miss Jessie Covington and Prof. D. Aldena Jackson are the accompan- ists. * * * The Mah Jong Girls are sorry to announce the illness of their president, Mrs. Irma Johnson, and they hope that her recovery will be soon and complete. The club turned out at the Jolly Fellows’ barn dance, and report a wonderful time. More power and success to them. * *# The Four F’s Club cast away the veil of gloom that has hung over them since the death of “Gillie”, and staged a box-party at the mid- night show Friday. It will be long remembered by all those who were lucky enough to be present. Were there many headaches Saturday? * * * The St. Paul League of Greater New York on Thursday night held its meeting and entertainment at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Her- bert Blakley. Music and refresh- ments were enjoyed by the mem- bers and their friends. There will be a special call meeting of the 4 IAT g — -=_— The Loyal Fourteen Social Clut held its regular meeting Marck 12th, at the home of Mrs, Billie Simmons. The visitors present were Lubreta Swan, Augustine Mc Call, W. P. Adams of Irwin Com pany of East Broadway, James Harewood, John Dyling, and Mr Gooding of the Liberty Life Insur. ance Company. A delicious colla. tion was served at twelve. **_ * * A delightful birthday party was given in honor of Lloyd Mitchell at the Lenox Avenue Club. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Leslie, Aida Ward, U. S. “Kid” Thompson, and Crawford Jackson. Everybody was happy to help Lloyd celebrate his 20th ? ? ? an- niversary of his birth. : s * * The Singing and Dancing Wait- ers of Small’s Paradise announce that owing to large demands for tickets to the Sick-Benefit Ball to be held Monday, March 26th, it is necessary for patrons to secure tickets early. * * * The dinner and dance given by the Hill’s Social Club at Small’s Paradise last Tuesday was largely attended. Included in the guests of honor were the following: Chief Edward Lee, Albert Smith, Dr. Binga Dismond, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Salzman, Mr, James Deas, Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell, Herbert White of the “Tattler”, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hanks, Mr. and Mrs. M. Ronney, Mr. and Mrs. Outman, Mr. and Mrs G. Bailey, Miss E Rom- mey, Mesdames McAillough, Joseph Young, W. W. Richardson, Charles Stred, Missers, Dick Buckley, Wm. Osborne, J. B. Carter, Charles Dice, Clarence Johnson, M. Sall- man, T. Basvil, and Miss Nichols. Officers of the club are: John Hull, President; Allen J. Benton, Vice President; James Sealbrook, Finan- cial Secretary. Tom Roberson, Treasurer; Earl Nichols, Recording Secretary; Wm. Wiley, Chaplain, Howard Brook, First Sergeant at Arms; Toey Bastone, Second Ser- geant at Arms. * - * ¢ The Cluster Girls Social Club composed of very pretty Misses, will give their first barn dance on Thursday, March 29th at Bowman Lyceum. *. * * The Wee Wee Barton Girls are making a big hit with their Ladies’ Night at the club house. The Wee Wee Boys are planning a dance and the date will be an- nounced in this column later. -_ * * The Boys of the Happy J. F. Club will meet at the home of the Jolly Followers on Thursday, March 25th, to make plans for an approaching event that will keep them busy for three nights in a week for the next six months. * + * The Elephants wish to have all communications sent to Harold Smith, 182 West 135th Street. * * * A Joint meeting of Tau Omega and Lambda Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was held at the residence of Louise Jackson ol Thomas, and Lambda Chap- er. zs. . * The regular meeting of the City Federation of Women’s Clubs met Tuesday night at the Utopia Club House. The meeting was a har- monious and spirited one. The president, Dr. Julia P. Coleman, is chairman for the departments that will push forward the pro- posed plans for the year’s work. . * * A most appetixing and enjolable Collation was served by the New York Charity Bureau of which Mrs. Sylvia Smith is president and The Frederick Douglass Social Work- ers of which Mrs. Fields is presi- dent. A beautiful sofa pillow do- nated by the president, Dr. Cole- man, was sold to defray the ex- penses of printing. Mrs. Lillian Smith drew the prize number and won the pillow. The Federation has taken on new life under its new officers and meets the 2nd Tuesday in every month at 170 W. 130th Street. *. * * The Intercollegiate Club had out a@ splendid group Sunday atternoon in the Urban League Auditorium. Prof. Berry of Coiumbia Univers- ity spoke on the Modern Methods of Scientists in solving world prob- lems. * * * The Renaissance Girls Club was organized Tuesday, March 6, 1928, with a beautiful set of young girls who expect this club to be one of the outstanding young clubs of the community. Tne officers are Beatrice Jones, president; Ber- nice Robinson, vice president; Ru- by Thompson, financial secretary; woyel Headley, recording secre- tary. Gwendolyn Goddard, treasur- er; Juanita Speller, manager; Eva Cooper, business manager and Mr. Cc. T. Charity, organizer. * * * The members of the “Inter-State Tattler“ staff were royally enter- tained at the Sugar Cane Club on Sunday night, March 18th. Mr. Chgry left no stone unturned to mi the occasion a gala one. Spe- cially decorated tables, over which were draped colored serpentines and large baloons, were set at the far end of the club. A delectable repast was served, and just before the party ended, champagn, sent by the managing editor, Geraldyn Dis- mond, was enthusiastically opened. Clyde Parker of Broadway fame did a dance number in honor of the guests of the evening. * = = Something New! The Renais- sance Girls S. Club was organized on March 6, 1928. The officers are: Mildred Jones, president; Bernice Robinson, vice-president; Ruby Thompson, fin. secretary; Beryl Headly, rec. secretary; Hope Rog- ers, treasurer; Eva Cooper, sergt. at arms; Juanita Speller, adv. man- ager; and C: T. Charity, organizer. Thi3 is some club with a lot of pretty girls. 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Pending the Completion of the Vincent Sanitarium has a large program. at the meet- ing on Sunday, March 11, a de- lightful musical program was a ranged by the program committee. James H. G. Green is chairman, and he was assisted by Reginald Johnson, his associate. Mr. Edward Steele, the blind genius, rendered a number of classical selections on the piano. Miss Helen Bates Wil- liams, playing her own accompani- ment, sang a group of beautiful songs: Mr. Karison, baritone solo- ist was accompanied by Mr. Steele, The officers of the club are Henry R. Greene, pres.; Fred F, Jones, first vice-pres.; James A. Wells, sec. vice-pres.; E. S. Conyers, treas.; John B. Ruffin, fin. sec.; Ralph L. Philips, rec. sec., and Harry Williamson, pres. of the board of trustees. oe 8 The West India Committee of America will hold a Mass Meeting Page seven at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Seventh Avenue and 128th Street, Sunday,. at 3:15. Import- ant questions affecting West In- dians in America will be discussed by Dr. Alfred T, Robinson, Javan A. Steele, Dr. P. M. H. Savory, and Dr. C. A. Petioni Plans for o West Indian building will be out- lined a es e+ A dance for the benefit of the Fort Valley Industrial School of Georgia, will be held at the Renais- sance Casino, on the evening of Friday, March 23. The purpose of the dance is to aid in equipping a boys’ dormitory at the school. Tickets may be bought in ad- vance for one dollar (two dollars at the door), at Wright Library, 2296 Seventh Avenue; Geraldyn Dis- mond, 252 West 135th Street and the Dark Tower, 110 West 136th Street. The Theatre LAFAYETTE Seventh Avenue at 132nd St. Tel. Morn. 1811 ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1928 GULFPORT & BROWN'S MUSICAL COMEDY HIT Tabasco Revels A New And Spicier Musical Comedy Offering Presenting Billy Higgins AND Izzy Ringgold Joe Byrd Vivian Brown With A Fast Stepping Bronze Dancing Ensemble Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday PHOTO PLAYS "ALMOST HUMAN" "HOME MADE" Thur., Fri., Sat. & Sun. THREE SHOWS DAILY FRIDAY, MIDNITE SHOW Page Eight The Harlem THE LAFAYETTE Theatre presented Irvin C. Miller's new musical comedy revue, "Let's Dance' which we would never have suspected of being an Irving C. Miller vehicle had we not seen it in the billing. Some years ago, our esteemed friend reached the heights of secondary musical comedy offerings that earned for him a niche high in the theatrical world of entertainment. But during the past eighteen months or so, we have been greatly disappointed in the productions he has presented. Miller's shows, which took the country by storm some two years ago are no more. No longer does his name stand for the more pretentious offerings; spectacular, daring, beautiful girls prettily costumed, wonderful scenery, catchy tuneful numbers and rapid fire comedy. His vehicles of today are no better than the ordinary run of theatrical entertainment playing here. The outstanding feature of his offering this week, is Emmette Anthony, whose singing, absurd comedy mannerisms, and nonsense chatter, produces many laughs. Emmette is funny and the Lafayette visitors highly enjoyed his singing and nonsense. Louise Cooke, beautiful of form, a fascinating maid with a world of personality and charm thrills with a dance that er, well some would call naughty and others art—depending largely upon how the dance effects one or the locality from which you hail. Folks from the "Village" would call it art I suspect and so perhaps would our editor, Theophilus Lewis. But then there are some erstwhile and goodly folks here in our Ebony Kingdom, who would be oh so terribly shocked at the way Louise twists and wriggles to the enlivening strains of Chick Webb's musicians. Others in the cast are: Ida Brown, Gordon Bunch, Edna Barr, Sledge and Sledge, and the Mikado Four, Girls of the chorus; Queenie Price, Cleo Johnson, Dorothy Jenkins, Peggy Sheppard, Billie Hayes, Wealthy Davis, Francis Davis, Hilder Bendersher and Bea Stewart. AT THE LINCOLN Theatre this week, the two-in-one policy, (a dramatic sketch and musical comedy revue program) is still getting good results on the third week of the new policy. Ida Anderson and her dramatic players are growing stronger and stronger each week. LAFAY Seventh Avenue at 132nd ONE WEEK BEGINNING GULFPORT & BROWN'S A man in a suit is seated in a chair, looking down at a document on a table. Another man in a suit is standing behind him, leaning forward with his hands on the table. The room is dimly lit, and the walls are covered with a patterned wallpaper. One of those strange moments in Movie Land. A scene from the Mid-Nite Acc, soon to be released. This was a policy that the writer suggested to a theatre manager some three years ago. The theatre manager argued that such a thing could not be done and rejected the idea despite the fact that John T. Gibson of Philadelphia, has been doing it and profiting by it for One of those strange moments in many years. Now, once again it is proving successful. Combined with a musical comedy aggregation filling out the entertainment with comedy bits, musical numbers and dancing, the snappy sure fire little sketches of Mrs. Anderson are registering high. Mrs. Anderson has been somewhat handicapped by the failure of Monty Hawley and Billy Andrews to rise to inspired heights. Last week they failed to grasp the parts assigned them, but she courageously played her part through. Had Hawley, (who was the weaker of the two) and Andrews, felt and played the roles given them, Mrs. Anderson would have been superbly magnificent. This week, a new member was added to the cast, Bebe Townsend, who took the place of YETTE St. Tel. Morn. 1811 MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1928 MUSICAL: COMEDY HIT Inez Clough. This little lady did exceedingly well and drew the best from Mrs. Anderson. Slim Henderson and John Mason re-teamed again and with Inez Dennis, Ethel Ridley, Rosa Henderson, Elenore Johnson, Andrew Fairchild, George Green, presented the musical comedy end of the program. Other members of the cast are: Horace Stewart, Oscar Bunting, Ernest Morman, dancers and ten little girls of the chorus, to wit: Margaret Jackson, Melody Davis, "Billie" Davis, Birdie Upshur, "Billie" King, Dorothy Walker, Ivy Black, Thelma McLaughlin, Jessie Easton and Susie Baker. Movie Land. A scene from the THE ALHAMBRA—"Brownskin Brevities", the big hit at the Alhambra this week, is a wow. According to the audience (and Monday Night Alhambra audiences are not easily pleased) "The Brevities" are too brief. Lillian Westmoreland, lately of "Rang Tang" literally charms her listeners as she sings in two marvelous tone. Baby De Leon bring down the house with ALHAMBRA NOW PLAYING THIS WEEK Brownskin Brevities With the Famous 16 Brownskin Beauties Male Quartette and Girl Quartette LILLIAN WESTMORELAND Double-Volced Sensation of "Rang Tang" BABY DE LEON "Miniature Florence Mills" SANDY BURNS GEORGE WILTSHIRE CHARLIE SMITH 58-60 WEST 135th ST. THE LINCOLN THEATRE PHONE IARLEM 6 4 8 0 WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, MARCH 26th Lincoln Dramatic and Musical Players presents "GOING STRONG" Featuring SLIM HENDERSON and JOHN MASON A Fast Moving Revue With An All Favorite Cast ALSO IDA ANDERSON PLAYERS in Willard Mack's Sensational Crook Drama "KICK IN" PRESENTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HARLEM ON THE SCREEN THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, MAR. 22nd—25th "THE ROUGH RIDERS" her clever dancing. Amanda Randolph is as fascinating as ever, and Viola McCoy continues to hold her deserving own. Cross and Jackson, Charlie Smith, and George Wilshire, known (and rightly so) as the colored Lon Chaney, Man Tan and Sandy Burns are veritable riots. Zudora is lovely with her hair fluffy, and those gorgeous new dresses. The chorus out herods herod. All of those girls can dance, and if you doubt the veracity of this statement, just see them do solo parts. That Rustina Banks is a knock-out. The spectators were in a continuous up-roar, and encores were the only means of appeasing them. The show is just "too bad." Iid-Nite Ace, soon to be released. HURTIG AND SEAMON'S Theatre next week, will present the appropriately named burlesque vehicle, "Happy Hours", which comes here Monday for a week visit. The cast is an exceptionally strong one and the chorus is one of the prettiest and best drilled of the many burlesque productions. While it may be accepted as an assurance that the time spent under the spell of this fascinating offering will be happy hours; yet a word or two about those who are responsible for them is justified right here. Everybody who attends burlesque knows Harry Stratton, the funny little Hebrew with the funny little walk and the funny whiskers. Evelyn Ramsey, the vivacious bundle of animated personality and harmony, who sings and dances with youthful ambition and reckless abandon is just pretty Evelyn; Etna Moore, the eruptive prima donna with a voice that suggests the deep tones of Etna, with the majesty of its magnificent stately appeal, this is Etna! Majorie Vay, an actress who can sing and dance in addition to her 58-60 WEST 135th ST. THE LINCOLN WEEK COMMENCING Lincoln Dramatic and M “GOING S Featuring SLIM HENDER THE INTER-STATE TATTLER dramatic attributes, who has personal charm and exquisite technique, that's Majorie. Freddie Walker is an eccentric boob comedian who is never happier than when he is making other people happy—that is Freddie Walker. Night Clubs Night Clubs Bamboo Inn—The allure of the Orient combined with the comfort of the best that can be offered in American and Chinese foods and snappy entertainment. No cover charge. Seventh Avenue between 139th and 140th Streets. Baron's Exclusive Club—A georgeously decorated place with the proper atmosphere. A fascinating revue with the Spider Webb girls. 134th Street at Seventh Avenue. * * * Connie's Inn-Conventional night club with a down-town atmosphere. Clever show staged by Leonard Harper. Best looking chorus in Harlem. Seventh Avenue at 131st Street. *** Lenox Avenue—Delightful food, good music, engaging entertainers, plus a smooth floor. What else could the most fastidious frequenter of clubs desire? Lenox Avenue at 134rd Street. ```markdown ``` Mexico's—Here you may have the most discriminating taste for southern fried chicken or chitterlings satisfied at small cost. Those chitterlings are "just too bad". 164 W 133rd Street. ☆ ☆ ☆ Small's Paradise The largest night club Uptown. Noted for its talented singing and dancing waiters, Charley Johnson and his Paradise Ten, good food, low lights and all that is required for perfect evening's entertainment. Seventh Avenue near 135th St. * * * Sugar Cane Club-An informal rendezvouz that has an irrestible charm. No cover charge. The Ginger Boys, sandwiches like you have never tasted, entertainers with personality. Fifth Avenue near 135th Street. * * * Savoy—The World's most beautiful ball-room, two marvelous bands that afford continuous dancing, lovely hostesses, good food, and fun "no end." Seventh Avenue at 141st Street. * * * The Nest-An intimate place frequented often by Nordics of prominance. Nothing could be improved upon-what else can be said? 133rd Street. West of Seventh Avenue. * * * World Tea Garden - Chinese American Cafe where "Jam-up" music is furnished by Jackson's Syncopators. There is no couvert, and prices are reasonable. Lenox Avenue at 140th Etreet. News for the current issue will not be accepted after Monday noon. Contributors please mail accordingly. LN THEATRE PHONE IARLEM 6480 MONDAY, MARCH 26th Musical Players presents STRONG" SON and JOHN MASON Friday, March 23rd, 1928 Trailing the Spotlight By Theophilus Lewis Blood and Thunder THE last twelve months have witnessed the awakening of a gratifying interest in Negro drama. Several attempts have been made to inagurate this form of entertainment, but, like all pioneer efforts, all of them have been halting and to a degree misdirected and some of them have ended in failure. The failures, it seems to the conductor of this tower of wisdom, may be made the means of future success. The attempt of the Alhambra Players to introduce Negro drama furnishes a convenient example of a movement which, while it was the result of good intentions, was launched without sufficient forethought. I am using the term "Negro drama" here with certain reservations. The main reason why the Alhambra movement failed, I am convinced, is because the managers did not study the nature of their potential audience beforehand. In the first place the only theatre available was one which had been closed several months. There was no general movement of patronage toward the Alhambra which the managers could count on. Before many people in the locality knew the theater had reopened the company had to withdraw from lack of finances. The chances are any other kind of amusement would have failed just as the attempt to introduce drama failed. In fact other forms of amusement have failed in that theatre which is a notorious hoodoo. Their second mistake was in taking it for granted that the audience for Negro drama is ready made. As a matter of fact the people who want drama and know what they want, the people who must ultimately support a dramatic theatre, are now seeking their entertainment downtown. They are used to the air-tight acting and the well built plays of Broadway. The kind of plays and acting they are likely to find in a Negro theatre for several years yet will not appeal to them, and after attending a performance or two they will turn again to plays downtown. Colored actors have this fact in mind when they say the better class will not support anything worth while. However, there is a way out. That way is to introduce blood and thunder melodramas into theatres like the Lafayette and Lincoln, at first in the form of oneact plays as Mrs. Ida Anderson is doing at present. The audiences of those theatres are quite innocent of any knowledge of logical play construction or competent acting. I have a hunch that the thrills provided by gun flashing, lurid love scenes and heroes and villians scuffling around the stage would give them a welcome relief from the endless alternating of hoofing and blues singing they must now endure. I am moved to make this suggestion because the audiences one finds in local theatres consist of practically the same kind of people one William Shakespeare found in the pit of the Globe Theatre. He fetched that audience of London roughnecks by staging a sword fight, a hot love scene, a ghost, a witch or a murder every ten minutes. It is possible that the Lafayete and Lincoln roughnecks can be fetched in the same way. News for the current issue will not be accepted after Monday noon. Contributors please mail accordingly. Broadway AND SO TO BED—Bijou Theatre, 45th Street, west of Broadway. Roberta Brown in a colorful dramatization of Samuel Pepys' Diary. She is a comely servant. * * * COQUETTE—Helen Hayes as the lovable and capricious daughter of an old southern physician. Abbie Mitchell is the faithful mammy. This play will pull on your very heartstrings. Elliot's Theatre, 39th Street, East of Broadway. * * * GOLDEN DAWN—Hammerstein Theatre, 53rd and Broadway. A male chorus and a mixed colored one that vie with each other for excellence. The Mulunghu Tree scene alone is worth the price of admission. * * * KEEP SHUFFLIN'-Daly's Theatre, 63rd Street. Miller and Lyles musical comedy, dealing with Jimtown again. Good dancing, sparkling wit and humor, spectacular beauty. Ballet HONEY BROWN, a perfect riot on her toes. One of the reasons for Keep Shufflin. PORGY—A realistic story of the lives of ordinary Negroes in Catfish Row. It is beautifully written and acted. The receipts have gone up since Paul Robeson has taken the role of Crown, formerly acted by Jack Carter. Republic Theatre, 42nd Street, West of Broadway. * * * ROPE—A panaramic view of the South during the rule of the mob. A fine chance to see lynch laws in force. Mr. Lawrence is the only actor of color in this drama, taken from "Teeftallow". Biltmore Theatre, 47th Street. SHOWBOAT — Edna Ferber's popular novel furnishes the story. Jules Bledsoe and a colored cast directed by Vodrey and Barbour furnish the local color. Ziegfeld Theatre, 6th Avenue and 54th Street. * * * THE SHANNON'S OF BROADWAY—Lawrence Wilson is the colored porter in this comical farce, depicting the lives of theatrical folks in the hotel business. Martin Beck Theatre, 46th Street, West of Broadwa. THE TRIAL OF MARY DUGAN—Complications of a girl tried for a murder that her lawyer has committed. Oscar Polk, the colored elevator boy is a witness for the State. National Theatre, 41st Street, West of Broadway. VIELS-A religious drama with an all white cast. The incidental music has been composed and is under the direction of Donald Heywood, Forrest Theatre, 49th Street, West of Broadway. SAVOY-TOPICS SORRY OLD DEAR that I cannot word my answer as you would desire. Nevertheless, I accept your apology. Miss All en. Do you get it? * * * WELL FOLKS, THAT banquet is still the topic of paramount interest. The gang's anxious to have a banquet every week. These little get together parties go a long ways toward cementing friendships. * * * AND TO THINK that "Billie" Corroll celebrated her umpteenth birthday at the same time and looked just as young and chipperish as she did forty years ago. Oh yes, "Billie" subscribes to seventeen summers. She kept no record of the winters, springs and falls. Wise girl that "Billie". * * * DIDN'T MARGARET Howard look sweet as she stood up on her tooties to address the gathering? She sure did. We did not care much about what Margaret said. Actions speak louder than words and Margaret, "Ye gods," held us spellbound. \* \* \* BETTY BLACKWELL-WILSON, the dressingest women in the world, with a dress or gown for every hour in the week, looked her prettiest. * * * WELL, A CERTAIN newspaperman saved himself many quarters, taking advantage of the opportunity to dance with all of the Savoy hostesses. Not that he spends any, for hes not the type. * * * YOU HAD BETTER purchase your ticket now for the South Sea Island Ball this coming Friday evening or you may miss the event of your life. The tickets are going fast and we would hate to have any of Our patrons left on the outside trying in vain to get in the night of March 23rd. You can get them at the box-office or from any one of the hostesses. Just ask, that's all. * * * YES, WE HAVE got to admit, that you'll have to travel many millions of miles to find as sweet and pretty a group of hostesses as you'll find at the Savoy. We have it plus and then multiplies. * * * SAY WHAT YOU please, Mr. Charles Buchanan is sure some toast-master or whatnot. We have to marvel at the way he conducted the speechless-banquet. Mr. Buchanan found something to say following each speaker. Gee whatever fertile brain he's got. * * * HAVE YOU EVER attended one of our Sunday Afternoon Opportunity Contests? Say, aint they hot with a million thrills? Everybody gets a kick out of these Sunday afternoon affairs so why not you? * * * RUMOR HAS IT that two of our most popular musical entertainers were keyed up to high C recently and went sky-climbing. Now we wonder, who put the boys to rest? Jules Hurtig Was Staunch Friend of Race Performers WHEN Jules Hurtig, president of the Hurtig & Seamon Enterprises passed away March 9th the colored theatrical world lost one of its earliest and staunchest friends. First to present an all colored musical show on Broadway, Williams and Walker in the New York Theatre, Mr. Hurtig continued his interest in the colored performer until the time of his death. Among his more recent colored productions were Eddie Hunter's 7-11 company and Lucky Sambo, featuring Higgins and Byrd. In addition to sponsoring several large productions, Mr. Hurtig was ever ready to give the individual colored performer a prominent place in a white show whenever such a course was feasible. Tommy Carter and Tommy Brooks, well known old timers, and the Dancing Demons are among those Mr. Hurtig has featured time and again. 4th TRIUMPHANT WEEK 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) HURTIG & SEAMON’S HARLEM MUSIC HALL 125th STREET. North-east Corner of 8th AVENUE ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1928 Sam Raymond’s, New and Spiciest Vehicle HAPPY HOURS PRESENTING Harry Stratton, Evelyn Ramsey, Fred Walker, Etna Moore, Majorie Vay, Fred Reese, Bobby Taylor AND A GLORIOUS DANCING BEAUTY CHORUS YOU CAN SMOKE IF YOU LIKE EVERY SUNDAY — Headline Vaudeville Concerts — 10—All Star Acts—10 Popular Prices Two Shows Daily Matinee & Evening Show Mr. Hurtig, who was born in Cincinnati, rose from an obscure place in the show business to a magnate whose enterprises operated in every branch of the profession. Besides being president of the Hurtig & Seamon Enterprises, he was founder and vice-president of the Columbia Amusement Corporation. He owned Hurtig & Seamon's Harlem Music Hall and the Yorkville Theatre in New York, the Empire Theatre, Toledo, Ohio, the Lyric, Dayton, Ohio, the Elizabeth Hippodrome, Elizabeth, N. J., and the Orpheum, Grand Rapids, Mich. He also had under construction the Shubert Theatre, intended for a neighborhood playhouse, in Jamaica, L. I. In the burlesque field he had four shows on the road at the time of his death, the Social Maids, Girls of the U. S. A., Bowery Burlesquers and Girls from Happyland; while his recent hits in the dramatic field include Just Married, Give and Take, Badges, The Virgin and The Faithful Heart. He was a member of the Friars Club, New York Lodge No. 1, Grand Street Boys, Tischner Society, Jewish Theatrical Guild, Centennial Lodge of the Masons and a veteran in Mecca Temple. Mr. Hurtig's friendliness toward Page Nine the colored performer was demonstrated by his readiness to back them in the higher braches of the profession as well as in burlesque. Thus while he sponsored Williams and Walker, Ernest Hogan and Black Patti in the musical show field he was also willing to give the Race actor an opportunity in the dramatic field. When the original white company of Roseanne closed in New York Mr. Hurtig financed a colored company for a run in New York and on the road. Nor was his interest in the Race confined strictly to the theatrical field. In 1914 he took the Jenking Orphan Asylum band abroad for a tour of the Continent. The band gave several successful concerts in England but the outbreak of the War compelled him to abandon the continental tour. Death came to Mr. Hurtig at the age of 59, on board the Hamburg-American steamer Reliance one day out of Colon, Panama. He was taking a cruise for his health, accompanied by his wife. The body arrived in New York Thursday on the Grace Liner Santa Teresa. The ship was delayed at sea two days by engine room trouble, and the funeral, which had been arranged for Wednesday, was postponed till Friday. Backstage with Stagestruck Page Ten In the brief six months since the ALHAMBRA THEATRE has been staging colored shows, the house has become a busy producing center and source of talent. Will H. Vodery last week availed himself of the facilities of the Alhambra for the selection of people for the Ziegfeld "Show Boat" company for London. * * * Mr. Ziegfeld's foreign manager, Max Scheck, looked over the talent. He stated that other troupes would be recruited for the Chicago and Boston "Show Boat" companies. *** Jimmie Cooper, the well known manager, is also drawing upon the resources of the Alhambra in casting a large company to open April 2nd, at Waldron's Casino in Boston. *** The Alhambra staff has also been requested by one of the largest film producers to locate certain types of beauty for what, it is said, will be the most important motion picture yet made in which colored talent is utilized. *** Africana, starring the one and only Ethel Waters, opened at the Adelphi in Chicago at a $5.50 top You can't beat the Ethel. * * * The Nest is having a "double header" party Friday night. The guests of honor are Buddy Gilmore, champion drummer of the world, who has been in Europe ten years, Palmer and Florence Embry Jones of Chez Florenz and Frank Cornwall and his Hofbrau Orchestra. For Buddy, it's welcome home, old top, and for Florence and Palmer, it's good bye, but not forever. The Joneses sail Saturday for Paris. *** Sam Manning has gone into the newspaper game. He is now the big time editor of the West Indian Times and the American Review, an attractive tabloid which made its debut Saturday. Here's wishing him the best of luck. * * * Lew Leslie is enlarging the cast of Blackbirds of 1928 for a Broadway theatre. In the company are Sloe Kid Thompson, Adelaide Hall and George Cooper. * * * At the anniversary banquet of the Provinceton Players, Paul Robeson and Charles Gilpin were the guests of honor. * * * Walter Robinson, formerly of the Meek Mose Company and one of the Layfayette players, is rehearsing with "Bottled in Bond", the Herman Gantvoort play, whose scenes are laid in Old Kentucky. *** The adorable Edna Lewis Thomas of Lulu Belle is back home. She raves about Chicago and Pittsburg, but that ain't no nothing. We'll show her some deep points. ★ ★ ★ The official Theatrical Guide is getting bigger and "more biggerer". The profession has taken to it with a vengeance. Personally, I can hardly wait to look through its pages for my one line. * * * Universal is making a test case out of the booking of Uncle Tom's Cabin in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky. The law prohibiting Harriet Beecher Stowe's masterpiece, reads for novels and plays. Since it was enacted before the coming of the silent drama, Universal contents that the law does not cover its case. --- Scouts are on the look out for locations to shoot Show Boat. New Orleans, Cairo and Sacramento are being considered. The Micheau Film Corporation, Oscar Micheau, director, has gone into bankruptcy with assets listed at $1,400 and liabilities, $7,837. * * * Josephine Baker's film, the Siren of the Tropics, has had its Parisian premiere and is to be distributed in the States. They say the French were disappointed because she wore what they considered too many clothes. * * * Better late than never. I am just seeing Golden Dawn. A remarkable piece of work as far as mechanics and ensemble work go. The theme song is a hit; the costumes are gorgeous; the singing is excellent, the story isn't half bad, but something's wrong. It has everything to make it a jam up production but you get restless in spite of all the grandeur that's hurled at you. Shep Keyes decidedly got on my nerves. He is so distinctly non-Africanus. A Combining beauty with genius, FLORENCE EMBRY JONES, recently opened the Chez Florenz on Broadway. She is the owner of the Chez Florenz in Paris, which is the hang out of the nobility and for this reason was known as the Prince of Wales' Club. She sails Saturday for Paris. Billy De Gaston, well known to Lafayette, Lincoln and Alhambra fans and at one time manager for Irvin C. Miller's Footlight Club, has promised to send us some news on the theatre. At present he is at Trenton and depends upon the Tattler for his amusement. * * * Black Belt is rehearsing at Bryant Hall and may open in Chicago. As you know it is a dark edition of the popular "Broadway" and features a too bad house rent rag. In the cast are Jack Carter, Ernest Whitman, Laura Bowman, Sidney Kirkpatrick, J. Lawrence Criner, Eddie Thompson, Evelyn Preer, Susie Sutton and Edna Thrower. Jack Carter got a nine months release on his movie contract to do this play. Sixteen principals and 16 extras will be used. * * * The Dixie Four; Charles Emmett, William Emmett, Herbert Benson, Junior Dean are playing Portchester, N. Y. and South Norwalk this week and are booked for B. F. Keith's 'Hippodrome next week. They are members of the popular Four F's. * * * News comes from London that Noble Sissle has two songs that are going over big, "Nebraska" and "Nothing Has Changed But You" More power to him. --- Monte Hawley, sharp and hand some no end and Tom Moseley, ditto, paid a hurried call on the office and completely upset the feminine half of the staff. No more work that day. Turner Layton and Tanny Johnson took Paris by storm when they appeared recently at the Empire. The favorite French critics, Jacques Patin, Gustar Frejeville, Louis Leon-Martin and Legrard Chabrier vied with each other in handing out compliments. It is reported that Mr. Layton has applied for English citizenship which means bye bye New York. Donald Heywood has another feather in his cap. Veils, the Irving Kaye Davis drama, is using his musical score, and the choir of nuns is under his personal direction. The singing is one of the attractions of the show. You have to hand it to the elegant Donald (cane and all). * * * Luckeythe Roberts, the incomparable, made a flying trip to New York to confer with the big bosses of Broadway. Saturday he returned to Palm Beach to make life worth while for the blase millionaires. During his absence Leroy Willis is in charge of his New York office. * * * The Great T. L. Walker, manager of the Orpheum Theatre is wearing a smile like the American half moon. The Trenton Elks had him down there a few weeks ago as special guest at the cornerstone laying of their new building, and the good brothers showed Walker many courtesies. Charlie Bernardo, for many years a printer downtown, has moved his shop next door to the Orpheum Theatre entrance where he will have more room to work and better display space. *** Those two young business men. Carr and Lewis, are busy each week staging events for the entertainment after the show of actors playing Orpheum. --- Bernardo's restaurant is the headquarters for buying the Tattler. It will have Newark news weekly. The South Sea Ball THE second annual South Sea Island Ball will be presented at the Savoy this coming Friday evening March 23, and those who attended this affair last year, know what a glorious treat is in store for the folks. That is, they have some idea for the coming event will eclipse any thing ever attempted before along these lines. No doubt you folks who missed this monster costume pageant ball will wonder about this year's novelty. You want to know just what is a South Sea Island Ball and how it differs from any other ball. I may be able to explain and then again, there may fall far short of the mark. But the surest and the best way to find out, is to be there this coming Friday night, March 23 and see for yourself. I'll guarantee you this much; that you will be well entertained and from Friday evening on, you'll be a Savoy fan. Everybody who attended last year's spectacular affair will be there, if health permits. That in itself speaks for the thrill of a South Sea Island Ball. But I'll try to tell you just what it's all about. First, it is a masquerade ball, calling for unique ideas in costumes. Prizes, hard, cold glittering gold back bills will Tel. 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WADE Entire production under personal supervision of SWAN E. MICHEAUX, Jr. Distributed by DUNBAR FILM CORPORATION FRANKLIN THEATRE BLDG. 440 LENOX AVENUE New York City reward the various winners. There'll be all of two hundred dollars in cash prizes given away without waiting, to the various winners. That in itself should be sufficient reason for you to be on hand, brilliantly costumed. That is only one of the many features. In addition to the many trophies, all of Harlem and visitors from the Bronx, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Brooklyn, Jamaica and near points in New Jersey and Connecticut will be out in the most weird, unique and spectacular cos- THE INTER-STATE TATTLER tumes. There'll be Beauty and any number of beasts; Little Red Riding Hood and a gang of wolves after her; Robinson Crusoe and all the Fridays in the year, not to mention the folks from the famous Greenwich Village. And don't forget this. That it is a Savoy affair and that means a guaranteed evening of superior entertainment. Pep and thrills galore. Prizes and prizes, beautiful girls and music that is hard to beat, plus the most beautiful ball room in America, the Savoy. The School Page Devoted To the Interests of Parent, Pupil and Teacher JAMES Ecert ALLEN, Editor , GIVE, GAVE, GIVEN A* the big mass meeting, sponsored by Bishop William T. Manning and held under the auspices of The American Church Institute for Negroes, at Carnegie Hail recently, a col- ored woman of humble station, yet true to the tenets of her ‘Episcopalian faith, gave ten thousand cold, cash dollars to the “campaign fund” for the nine Negro Episcopal schools in the southland. This, generous soul did not wait on death to “do her bit” for the cause of education. She did not want “gave” or “given” to be applied to her interest in Negro learning. The present is all that she has so she uses the term, “GIVE” as an actual interpretation of her benevolence and @ concrete ex- ample of her faith. The parents of our community can also use this word, “give ” in thelr relations to Harlem schools. They can sac- rifice_ and “give” their time, interest and support to the teach- ers, to their children and to their schools. Teachers can give, now, their best efforts to their profes. sion in an honest endeavor to accomplish the aims expected of them. Pupils can give, now, their highest abilities to appreciate their educational advantages that are found in their midst. Procrastination, indifference, lethargy and greed are the chief factors in destroying the present and its glorious op- portunities It is far better to say, I “give” my time ‘to the interest of the schools of my community than to say, | “gave” my time yesterday or contemplate time to be “given” at some future date, | Act now. With the Schools T= recent “Kiddie carnival” staged by the kindergarten pupils of the private school con ducted by Miss J. Marjorie Robin- son, seems to have appealed to the fancies of many mothers. After an interview w:th little Miss Lorraine Booker, one of the participants and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Booker, 125 W. 18 St., it is easy to see why the interest ran so high. Little Miss Booker consumed an half hour in singing, dancing, and reciting her several parts in the affair. She is beginning her art- istic career at the proper age and we prophesy a brilliant future in days to come. * * = At P. S. 5, Manhattan 1 aftermath of the World War was brought to the grammar school pupils last week through the cinema when the plea of the children in the Near East was presented. It will be .an in teresting race among the classes to see which will contribute the greatest amount of condensed milk to help these unfortunate chil- dren so far away. * = = Parents’ Association Meeting (estas parents wonder what they can get of value from a visit to a Museum of Nat- ural History. They are often bored with the sight of dried up fossils, bones, antiquated relics and oddities. To remedy this condition among Harlem parents, the Parents’ As- sociation invite you to its meet- ing Thursday evening, March 22, at the Frederick Douglas Junior Learn To Drive In Traffic Expert and Courteous Instructors ~ LICENSE POSITIVELY GUARANTEED JACKSON’S 7th AVE. AUTO SCHOOL WILSON JACKSON. Prop: 2371 Seventh Avenue, New York City Near 139th Street Telephone Bradburst 4539 CADILLAC CARS TO HIRE Friday, March 23rd, 1928 ae a , Si, ey Popular school teacher at P. S. 119 Manhattan. MISS OLYVE MAE THOMAS is well known in social and civic circles, She is secretary of The Intercollegiates Association and an “A, K, A.” An active member of The Youth Committee and earnest worker in St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. High, 10 W. 140 St., to hear the lecture and see the picture on “What Parents Can Get From the Museum of Natural History.” Dr. Jacob M. Ross and Rev. W. L. Imes, president of the Associa- tion, will be especially pleased to greet you. Teacher’s Activities Ww wish to introduce our Har- lem teachers to- the public in a rather informal way, stating at the same time what is believed te be their individual idiosyncra- sies. Mrs. Ruth A..Hanley, P. S. 89, charming personality yet with a se- rious mien, Mrs. Louise J. Johnson, P. S. 89, “Hunter-ian” in manner and bored in colorless meetings. Mr. Harold S. Jackman, P. S. 5, Artistic in looks, speech and manner. ° Charles E. Badham, P. S. 89, in- dividualistic earnest yet capable of understanding others. Miss Pearl Fisher, P. S. 139, Vivacious, resourceful and trans: atlantic bound. More next week. Frederick Douglass Junior 0° Frederick Dou: High Presented to them TH orchestra has been working le on This as an organization since the be- ono i = SuccE ginning of the school’s history in Community spirit. 1924. It affords training to boys in Robert S. Dixon, ensemble playing as well as fur- Of the music at tl thering their musical education in these activities. Lincoln University Theodore C. Valentine. THE column broke into the select circle of weekenders last week. First it journeyed to Chester to see the Fighting Lincoln Lions drop an extra period game to the Howard Basketballers. But the defeat had its consoling features in our renewal of old acquaint- ances and a downing of a quaff or two of the cup that cheers with said acquaintances. Then we doubled back to school and thence to Baltimore. Baltimore with its fine homes, progressive citizens ana its abundance of “pretties” has always stood high in the column’s favor. We had the pleasure of meeting the famous Baltimore Cog- nac. We discovered him to be a bright mannered and entertaining fellow with the knack of making one see both sides of a question at the same time. Bolstered up with the substantiality of Mr. Cognac’s presence the column did a little private “gunning” and found that the little Baltimorean pretties have a way of making you feel that your little ‘whispered nothings’ are the sweetest little ‘nothings’ possible. Baltimore merits further visiting. Let the weather man nave his way the column is predicting (de- spite the present snow) baseball weather from now on and if the weather man feels disposed to send a little snow or rain, well thats his business and on such days we'll finish up the unfinish- ed business of the Hot Stove League discussion. ‘The column is pretty fond of baseball, hence the baseballers can expect plenty of note through the channels of ihe column. The column begs to mention: That Ted Anderson of the Senior Class has been elected Captain of the Varsity Baseball Team. That Richard Hill and Thur- good Marshall journeyed up to Boston to debate with Harvard University. That Frank Mitchell and Her- bert St. Clair week-ended in Bal- timore. That ‘Dick’ Watson theatred, danced. and socialized over the week-end in Philadelphia. That Charles Lee, Fannion, Belcher, ‘Dean’ Hayward, Ed. ward Stratton, ‘Senor’ Jason and Edward Silvera are sporting hon- ary English Society keys. That G. W. Hunter, whose name was omitted two weeks ago from the list of New York students at- tending Lincoln, made an ‘A’ aver- age in ‘the first semesters gra ding. That the Glee Club leaves on its Eastern Tour March 2\1st, That George Goodman spoke here two Sundays ago eulogizing the late Colonel Charles Young at the Memorial Services conducted by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. That Messrs Arthur Bailey, Mark Gibson, and Foraker repre- sented Lincoln in a debate against Penn State recently. Yes! Lin- coln won. That ‘Doc’ Redmond and Hayes Burnett are on the sick list. es 86 That Jack Holder had company general. As part of its regular work, it provides music for assem- blies and programs in the school. It takes part in the various activi- ties of the community, offering pro- grams for all parents’ meetings and occasional affairs of community in- terest in local centers and theatres. It, has taken part in the regular contests with school orchestras un- der the Board of Education and Music Week Association, with the result that the orchestra holds the shield of the association for the past two years. At the request of the New York City Director of Music, they have appeared at Madi- son Square Garden and also at Car- negie Hall. At present there are fifty boys in the Senior Orchestra and twenty in the Junior Division. Among its many and valued re- cognitions, there is a large portrait of Frederick Douglass which was Presented to them by the Parents’ Association. This was in recogni- tion of its success in fostering community spirit. Robert S. Dixon, who is in charge of the music at the school, directs these activities. from out Camden way Sunday. Oh how loving. That Randle Young is the campus midget; he breaks the tape at a mere six feet five. © That Yaphner’s St, Patrick Night affair went over big in Philadelphia. That Monroe Dowling, Harmon Perry and “Pud” Waters week- ended in Philadelphia. That Richard Hili and Theodore Valentine ‘represented Lincoln at Swartmore College on a discussion of the American Race Problem. * * * Introductions RADDIE LUCAS—Half the Pride of Atlantic City has traveled thru Mexico and South America. Plays a Tuba. Writes corking good short stories, Member of Sophmore Class. MONROE HOWLING—The other half of the Pride of Atlantic City. Erstwhile student of Cornell and Union. Plays a violin like an old master. Member of the Junior Class. CHUBBY WILLIAMS—Another wandering collegian. At one time a student at N. Y. U. and Cornell. Quite a heavy campus personage. Member of Junior Class. JERRY HARMON—Plays base- ball and football. Drums in the school orchestra. Hails from West For that youthful, smooth, soft, and clear skin-— F ens The truly efficient BLEACH, Lie in “Safe and certain— \"\ the $ Norns J At \ \ GY Parlors, Drug wt and Dept. Stores. 60c, $1.25 and $2.50 per jar oO __ or direct from 38 Brownlight Mfg. Co., Inc. | ‘ 2043 Seventh Avenue “New York Chester Penn, Freshman Class President. : JOHN SILVERA—Truly a bronze Apollo; brother of the famous “Beak Silvera”; is an exceptional track man, one big cause of flutter- ing female hearts. Member of the Sophomore Class. HUGH TAYLOR—Leader of Col- lege Orchestra; hails from ol’ Kain- tucky member of the Sophomore Class. SPOTTY ROSS—Norfolk’s latest contribution to Lincoln; plays baseball and football; member of Freshman Class. ED STRATTO N—President Emeritus of “Muscle Club’; mem- ber of Student Council; one-time track star at Cushing Academy; member of-Senior Class. BOB YOUNG — Big bouncing youngster from Baltimore; varsity football player; member of Fresh- man Class. JOE MEADDOUGH—AlIl the way from Little Rock, Arkansaw; Campus sobriquet “Joe the Eel”; quiet and handsome; member of Junior Class. CLAUDE MORRIS — If ladies have the same preference for Blondes that is commonly attrib- uted to gentlemen than Claude is “It”; plays football; member of Junior Class. . ! NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS | SCHOOL OF MUSIC |Teaching Plano, Violin, Mandolin, Coronet, Tuba, Horn, Trombone, |” Claranet Saxaphone, Baritone, Voice Culture LESSONS IN THEORY OF MUSIC | Practical training given to Pupils in School Band Orchestra 431 WEST 136th ST., N. ¥. CITY Telephone Audubon 1987 . BE ee ane LUCILLE COLLINS Music Teacher Vocal and Piano Lessons Engagements open for concerts CONCERT SOLOIST Studio: 39 West 118th Street NEW YOFK CIry Lady Partner for Club business, | one with some experience and a | little capital to invest. : Write: Wm. Franklin Johnson | Organizer 261 West 136th St. Brad. 6066 : Call all day Sunday, or Mon., & Tues. Evenings, after 6.30 | 2326 Seventh Avenue HIGH GRADE Meats :-: Poultry Game and Provisions HOTELS and RESTAURANTS SUPPLIED J. Goodman, Prop. 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Name Address Garber Furniture Co. Homes Furnished Complete Radios Our Specialty SERVICE DEPENDABILITY COURTESY Installment Accounts Invited Prices Reasonable 27 East 125th Street, Det. 5th & Madison Aves. New York City Telephone Harlem 3257 Page Twelve In A Dual Role THERE is an age old saying that "Too many irons in the fire one will surely get burnt," but I have come across a situation in which the saying goes "cafluey". Mark that vocabulary. An attractive window and several busy females offered an excuse for me to drop in the MYRTLE BEAUTY PARLOR at 2209 Seventh Avenue. My entree was very informal and after presenting my pass card I encountered no difficulty in being shown about the place. I discovered that there were eight booths in all. Two were used for dressmaking and all the dainty little things that the ladies like to possess. Others were in use for beautifying those who came and went, and I later learned that the vacant one was for rent at a very moderate rate. Knowing all about beauty parlors and the various instruments used by beauty culturist, I asked the young lady showing me about what the funny looking machine was that I spied in one of the booths. She very politely explained that it was reserved for marcelling. Glancing again in the window, which was beautifully decorated in French blue and supplemented with hand made lace from which tassals hung, I saw many Poro cosmetics. By the way the lace was made by the owner of the parlor. I did not ask about the cosmetics for fear the young lady would ask me to buy a few articles for my best girl. There was another peculiar arrangement which I was told was an electrical massage machine. A console phonograph played soft music while I looked some more. Yellow curtains hung from each booth making them strictly private. I had a nice eye full of what I would call an up-to-date beauty parlor. The next thing on my mind was who could have been the proprietor. The young ladies there informed me that a Mrs. Merrita Wright was the owner. When I asked if she could be seen I was directed to the Harlem School of Dress at 200 West 135th Street. There I found Mrs. Wright and received an interview with her. In my conversation with her it developed that she was an instructress at this school of dress, and that making dresses was her principal work. She does designing and also carry out the design of original ideas of her patrons. Mrs. Wright at one time worked in a dressmaking factory down town, where she was the only colored employee. She was a member of the Union, and was instrumental in securing employment for many colored girls in companies down town. Mrs. Wright worked her way from operator to finisher to assistant designer. She is a graduate of the McDowell School of Dress by which school she was recommended to the Harlem School of Dress, where she teaches the advanced pupils. Mrs. Wright is a two time success, both at her beauty parlor and at the Harlem School of Dress, where she is held in very high esteem. I was interested to know how she accounted for such efficient management at the Myrtle Beauty Parlor and at the same time be an active teacher in another place. When she informed me, "I attribute my success to the fact that I've always applied myself diligently to anything that I've undertaken, and I hold service and satisfaction as paramount." I was convinced that, at least, with two irons in the fire one would not get burnt if one applied oneself diligently. DEBONAIRE News for the current issue will not be accepted after Monday noon. Contributors please mail accordingly. 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Already I hope you are convinced that it is care that gives the greatest beauty to the hair, that naturally inconspicuous kinky and unruly hair may be made really beautiful by systematic attention. There is absolutely no excuse for any woman not having pretty hair, now that we have so many beauty parlors where one may go for treatments by expert operators who have studied the art of scientifically changing "bad hair" to fine, soft and silky hair. The skin needs care just as much as the hair. Transparency from a thoroughly healthy condition, clearness, and glowing vitality make any skin beautiful. A complexion of "peaches and cream" is all very well, but there is nothing lovelier than the rich varying tones and shades of which the members of our race are the proud possessors. Nobody has any business moping over a bad complexion. It is our own fault and the sooner you set about remedying it, the happier you and all your friends will be. The first thing you must do is to check up your balance sheet on health. Do you take plenty of exercise, eat good, wholesome food and not too much of it. sleep well at night, keep yourself in good healthy condition physically, particularly as regards elimination, and use a goodly supply of soap and water? Pay more attention to your hair and skin and improve your appearance. Constant care of these two objects will within a short period of time make you strikingly attractive. Fashion Flashes By MISS FLORENCE MAYLIN (Formerly associated with Mme. Roy—Paris) "MONEY is not everything". How very true is this old statement and how especially so in regards to clothes. I am writing this week from one of the smart, exclusive Hotels along the famous boardwalk of the world's playground—Atlantic City. Here there is indeed money and plenty of it, but not necessarily the chic, taste and stylish appearance that one would expect. Like anything else which is sufficiently important to be desired that fashionable, well-dressed look requires time and a little head work. If a woman has not the instinctive feeling and taste as to line, color and cut, she can certainly become trained to a remarkable degree if she will be observant. The A. B. C. of taste is appropriateness, suiting the dress or costume to the occasion. If you cannot afford morning sport clothes, dark tailored afternoon dresses for shopping, lighter, more elaborate costumes for tea, informal and very formal evening gowns, you should certainly observe the following suggestions. Any woman can be stylish and appropriately dressed if she selects four or five dresses with thought and care. She needs one navy blue wool or silk crepe, sport dress and another rather simple, quiet colored mixture silk or wool dress for morning and afternoon, regular daily use; then for matinee, bridge, tea, supper, theatre and informal party one black or dark satin or georgette dress of a somewhat dressier cut and one other satin, crepe or georgette of a lighter color; and finally one evening dress, not too gaudy, loud or elaborate for formal dances and parties. With these five dresses, well chosen, of good material and becoming colors, any woman can attend any function and be welldressed. And with the proper training at a good dressmaking school any intelligent woman could make five dresses for $30.00 or $40.00 and have a suitable, stylish wardrobe for the entire season. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER The Harlem School of Dress, Inc. Office 219 200 WEST 185th ST. Tel. 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I believe hundreds of other women would like to know the secret of my happiness, and I will gladly reveal it to any married woman who will write me." Mrs. Burton offers her advice entirely without charge. She has nothing to sell. Letters should be addressed to Mrs. Margaret Burton, 257 Massachusetts, Kansas City, Mo. Correspondence will be strictly confidential. Friday. March 23rd. 1928 Rudolph Smith to Lecture on Finance MR. RUDOLPH SMITH, who for years has been a well known figure in public life in Harlem, and who has for a long time past devoted his attention to the field of finance, announces the opening of offices for the distribution of investment securities. The offices are located at 2292 Seventh Avenue and Mr. Smith has informed us that he intends to deal only in the highest grade of stocks. During the course of the interview he said that experience has led him to believe that a large amount of economic strength is being wasted in Harlem owing to the ignorance of the public in regards to matters of finance and their consequent failure to take advantage of opportunities for profitable investment of surplus earnings. Mr. Smith is about to initiate a great educative program to better Uptown New York's FINEST APARTMENT HOUSE 75 St. Nicholas Pl. 3, 4 & 5 Rooms 空空 Where every room is privately arranged. French doors, Parquet floors, Sunken Bath Tubs, Showers, Modern Electric Fixtures and French Telephones Superintendent on Premises 402 West 153rd St. (Southwest Cor. 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New Building Now Ready Occupancy April 1st, 1928 Most Conveniently Located High Class Elevator Apartment Situated in a Fine & Exclusive Neighborhood Overlooking Colonial Park To Be Known As "FLORENCE MILLS APARTMENTS" 267 EDGECOMBE AVENUE Just North of West 145th Street 1, 2 and 3 Room Apartments EMBODYING EVERY MODERN IMPROVEMENT SELF SERVICE ELEVATOR OPEN DAY AND NIGHT REASONABLE RENT AGENT ON PREMISES this condition and through his connections with several well known Wall Street firms expects to be able to enlist the services of prominent members of the financial world in giving lectures in Harlem on finance and allied subjects. The first lecture meeting of the series will be held on Friday night, March 23, at eight o'clock, at the Imperial Elks Auditorium, 104 West 129th Street. Besides the instructive lectures, the meetings will be made interesting to the public by musical programs featuring some of the leading colored artists in the theatrical and concert field. At the meeting on Friday night Mr. Smith will give a special talk on the recent capital stock offering of the Bracken Furniture Company, Inc., 45-47 West 135th Street, New York City. This concern, which is one of the most popular and progressive retail furniture houses of upper New York City, has recapitalized and is now offering 15,000 units of the new issue, each unit consisting of one share of First Preferred, 7 per cent, and one share of second Participating Preferred. The issue has been put on the market at the popular price of $27 per unit. The total capitalization of the Bracken Furniture Company, Inc., is well in excess of $800,000.00 Under the new capitalization it has been authorized to issue 25,000 units, but 10,000 units will be held in reserve for the present. The company plans to distribute its new stock among its customers and to local residents and is offering attractive Merchandise Rights to those purchasing its shares. Much local interest seems to have been aroused over the proposition, and Mr. Smith is in receipt of several letters asking for information about it. Mr. Smith, therefore, deems it timely to analyze and explain the issue as directly affecting the people of Harlem. ATTENTION AGENTS! All News for publication in The Tattler must be sent in typed. Kindly cooperate with us. Tennis Ranking Not Impressive The 1927 rating of the American Tennis Association, just recently released, is not very encouraging. And even less encouragng was the staging and play in the various tournaments. Tennis as played by the Aframerican exponents is still in it's infancy and not making much progress. We are still in the A. B. C. Bennie Butler PETER M. BURKE Bennie Butler progress. We are still in the A. B. C. class as it were and not learning very fast. Ted Thompson, the new champion, and Eyre Saitch, former champion and the number two man, would be duck soup for any number of local white players. Neither of them would place very high in a city tournament. While tenis has only been taken up seriously by our boys and girls during the past twelve or fifteen years, yet I feel that with the splendid wealth of athletic material, greater progress and promise than has been made and shown should have resulted. Physically, our lads and lassies compare favorably with any group in America. They are just as strong and rugged; just as fleet of foot and agile; just as ambitious and courageous; just as keen of eye with a world of energy and reserve force as our Nordic brothers and sisters. We have proven that any number of times in various athletic contests. On the football field, baseball, boxing, rowing and in track and field events, the ebony youngster has carved his name high on the scroll of honor. Then why not tennis? The fault of our poor showing in the tennis world is due more to the failure of the clubs and the tennis association to function rightly than any short comings of the athlete. Tennis is a game that calls for considerably more than just a powerful, agile body, good eye sight and speed of arm and foot. It's a game of technique and the beginner must first master the finer points in order to climb to any great heights. Unfortunately, most of our players grab a racket and after learning how to wallop the little sphere from one side of the net to the other, they set out to win an Aframerican championship. Few of them would qualify in a ping-pong tournament, so little do they know about the finer points of play. I know that this statement will arouse the fire of some of the players, but just the same it is the truth. The various tennis organizations, including the national governing body, should establish schools and engage the most competent instructors obtainable, to teach the beginners. Every boy and girl of promise should be taught the finer points of the game beginning with the A. B. Cs of the old English social sport recreation. This is true of all the white tennis clubs and Aframerican organizations of such a nature, should follow suit. We regret very much our not being able to publish the lengthy report issued by our esteemed friend, J. Mercer Burrell, for the American Tennis Association, space not permitting. Flowers Triumphs Bruce Flowers advanced another step in his quest of the lightweight championship last Friday night at Madison Square Garden, when he practically turned back Billy Petrolle, (white), in the ten round tilt, with one hand. Bruce gamely battled half the distance with his right maulie busted. Coming out in the sixth round, New Rochelle's Bronz Belting Beauty, started jolting the white boy with a long snakey left. He kept the maulie bobbing in and around Petrolle's face much to Billy's disgust. Then Bruce saw an opening for his right and turned it loose. Petrolle ducked, taking the smash on top of his head and Flowers face betrayed the fact that he had hurt his fist. From there on, the North Dakota lightweight tried desperately to take advantage of the colored boy's injury but in vain. Bruce proved a cagey, crafty ring general and his left developed a cunning we had never believed possible. He flicked and pawed with it like a swordsman with a rapier. He kept Billy off balance and evaded the infighting and clinches in a way that was truly remarkable. It took the crack lightweights fully three rounds to warm up. Page Thirteen Bruce always a slow and careful starter, studied his rival during the first three rounds and then having got the latter's number, began to increase the pace in the fourth. The fifth found him shifting into greater speed and then came the sixth and the injury. Then Bruce showed his fighting heart and resourcefulness. Petrolle nor none of the present day lightweights measure up to the old standard. But Flowers' Friday night displayed a craftiness we never suspected of him. We have never disputed but were surprised at the way he out-generaled the white boy From the seventh round on it was all Bruce, despite the injured hand. He cuffed his Western rival with his tireless left, now and then blocking with his right and to bluff with it. When he turned loose that right hand it was aimed at the atmosphere but Billy did not take any chances of Flowers bluffing an injury and allowed Bruce to win in a driving finish, the last three rounds earning Bruce the verdict. Flowers scaled 135 pounds, two pounds heavier than Petrolle. Coleman Manor 105 Edgecombe Avenue and 582 St. Nicholas Avenue A New High Class Elevator Apartment House ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES 2, 3, 4 & 5 ROOMS 21-HOUR SERVICE PHONE BRADHURST 1048 S. J. COTTMAN For Exceptional Values In New York REAL ESTATE 2303 SEVENTH AVE. New York City APARTMENTS FOR RENT HARLEM REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE, Inc. 2208 Seventh Avenue NEW YORK CITY Tel. Bradhurst 0270-0271 Philadelphia Section MISS COOLBREEZE OF QUAKERTOWN THE first game in the Inter-Fraternal Series came off last Monday. The main floor of the Y. W. C. A. was filled with collegiates; the balcony held the beautiful damsels;—each group was eager to see the "Kappa Alpha" contest. Why the two groups refused to mix is more than I can tell you. However, the "Leg it" scene in "Keep Shufflin'" had nothing on the balcony's front row.. We have with us: form! Can I tell you! The first half of the game was slow. The Alphas did show a decided improvement since their last game. The Kappas showed themselves to be the stronger unit The game was exciting even though basket ball tactics were in arrears. It seemed to be more of an individual contest than of a team battle. ```markdown ``` Things became hottest in the second half. Some forgot and decided to play football. The tacklers were amusing. Inspite of it all, Simms made three beautiful field goals for the Kappas,—while Terry made a couple for the Alphas. Cookie also played well. He seemed to be the only Alpha that could stay in the ring throughout the entire ten rounds. *** The sweethearts of the players were doing all in their power to fight it out mentally: Miss Vera Powell for the handsome Jimmie Atkins, Juanita for her Everett. We liked the repeated application of lemon juice. The increase in the speed of the player is marvelous. We suggest that each lady bring her player a fruit to throw during periods of waiting. * * * So — the Kappas won 29 to 25. The crowd had received its correct amount of thrill and had raised its correct amount of noise. To make certain the pleasure of the evening, Mme. Keene walked in and displayed her musical ability. It was a joy, no end. * * * We saw: Misses Fannie and Bernice Dutrieuille, Helen Tyson, Marie McDougald, Anna Webb, Helen Custis, Mr. and Mrs. "Slim" Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tulcheon, Dr. and Mrs. James Dorsey, Messrs. "Dick" Nelson, Carl Robinson, Andrew Bailey. "Ike" Reed, Douglas Murray, "Ted" White, John Thomas and the usual Kappas and Alphas. * * * The second of the Series was played Friday. Because there seems to be so much contention between the Omegas and the Alphas, their games always foretell excitement. And so it was! Broadway A. C. was the place; and never have I seen a more in- Again! QUAKER CITY LODGE No. 720 I. B. P. O. E. W. SECOND ANNUAL BALL & RECEPTION NEW MUSICAL FUND HALL Eighth and Locust Streets Easter Monday Nite, April 9, 1928 BOTH FLOORS TWO ORCHESTRAS SPECIAL CARABET FEATURES TICKETS ONE DOLLAR Secure Box and Table Reservations NOW! teresting crowd. They tell me that "Bell" Jackson wanted to fight. One of his brothers helped him by striking a match. Now, really, do you think that was kind? * * * The Alphas proved that training is half the battle. The baseball score was 12-10 with Alpha Phi Alpha in power. We congratulate both teams. * * * David Wowser Asbury was most dignified in spectacles, surveying the masses, looking for local color. The Ammonittis, Hawkinses,s Trents, Jones, Hurleys, Cooks, Thomases, Turners, Hopes, and Murrays were declaring their intentions. The music was good. The dancing was better. The fun was best. We liked it. * * * The "Pats" entertained at the Palais, the same evening. But Papa Terry was tinkling the ivories. The young folks made the hall resound. 章 章 章 We like the "Pats" for each member has the same middle name. Was so sorry that someone tried to ruin "Pat" Cranshaw's pleasure. Why won't they let him be? He doesn't mean any harm. "Pat" Clayton proved that Darby was right. For this reason, we had one glorious evening and considered our time well spent. Saturday was the big night. St. Patrick's Day has never been more generally celebrated. Games, parties, dances and then some! * * * The Peerless-Briscoe Basketball packed the Palais. The crowd was so big; I felt lonesome. There was basketball, real basketball. The Briscoes were victorious, thereby tieing the championship series. 1 to 1. Miss Coolbreeze apologizes for her lateness. It shall never happen again. Just look what I have been missing. 水 水 The "Yaphners" entertained at Clavers'. Miss Edna Hazelwood came all the way from Harlem to look things over. Monroe Dowling, the clever violinist, helped to make our time most pleasant. We were so glad to see the pugilistic, yet fascinating, Lincolnites. We spotted: "Dean" Pickins, "Raddie" Lucas, "Kirk" Jackson, Carroll X. Holmes, and the entire "Um Foyer" ensemble. We did have one good time. ```markdown ``` After it all. Miss Jesse Quinn, the lovely little lady of West Philadelphia, threw the doors of her atractive home open to her many friends. She knows just how to plan and serve a real menu; she knows just how to give parties chuck full of fun. Misses Alice and Gwendolyn Toole, Theo. Gibson, Alice Banton, Elizabeth Stubbs, Mattie Bascom, Helen Jones, Dorothy and Marie Warrick with Messrs. Lindsay Murdah, Roscoe Murrie, Thomas Williston, Robert Gardner, "Ed" Bascom. "Bill" Warrick, Dr. Presley—were among those present. The remains of the happy affair will be found "Among Jesse's Souvenirs." --- A PRAYER By Mr. Overall (The Boy Who Goes All Over) Dear Lord: Please help Herbert to become a De Herbert so that Boolie may love him. Dear Lord: Please help Theodore to become a Bostonian so that Gertie may bring him time. Dear Lord: Please help Frank to become a handsome Phi Beta Kappa Harvard medical student so that Ada may break down and confess. Dear Lord. Please help the Southern Grill to become a Roadside so that the "gang" may feel at home. Dear Lord: Please help Raymond to become a Joe-Joey so that Mayme can be a god little girl. Dear Lord: Please help all the Quaker City boys and girls to become good innocent little people so that they may all breed happiness. ```markdown ``` I WONDER WHERE MY BABY IS TO-NIGHT. (An impressionistic poem written by a young lady (late of the "Passing Show") who greatly admires the writings of John Masefield). I'm tired of watching the sun come up, Lifting her auburn head From her couch on the horizon — When night has fled. I'm tired of watching the sun come up — — But I want no company In this forsaken bed-room Where YOU should be! III And I'm tired of watching the sun go down Takin her painted face Behind the western skyline To her resting place. Oh, I'm tired of watching the sun go down, For all I have is a star For all I have is a star To brighten this lonely bed-room Where memories are! --- THOUSANDS of persons were killed in one of the greatest stampedes in the history of ELKDOM. The news spread rapidly that only a few boxes were left for the QUAKER CITY ELKS BALL and RECEPTION EASTER MONDAY NITE at the NEW LABOR TEMPLE. 8th and Locust Streets, and the pleasure loving public jammed the office of the Reception Committee in an effort to secure the remaining pasteboards. It is of the utmost importance that you should SECURE YOUR GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS IMMEDIATELY. We have established numerous agencies throughout the city. Please go to the agency nearest you so that another calamity may not happen again. We have received communications from all over the country, stating that there will be many visitors from the four corners of the world. We have been assured of the presence of the GRAND EXALTED RULER, The Hon. J. Finley Wilson, and the GRAND DAUGHTER RULER, Mme. Ella Berry. Mr. Lee Warick, Chairman of the Finance Committee, is sparing no expense in making this a gala affair. George W. Robinson. Chairman of the General Reception Committee, is making extensive preparations for the reception of the thousands of guests who will be present. For further information write or call at the office of the committee, 618 South 16th Street. JUST what will please and interest my readers is always a problem with me, but I'll try to give you a taste of all and see how that'll go. Only a few more days of the Lenten period and social business will take on new life. So here goes— Whit starlings of the Lincoln Hotel is back from a trip through the Southland and New York City. He's brim full of his trip and reports a bang-up good time. --- Everett Johnson, also of the Lincoln Hotel, can hardly contain himself over a very beautiful gift which he received from Harlem recently. This adds one more to his already rare, interesting and beautiful collections which make his apartment "a thing of beauty and a joy forever." Thomas R. Anderson entertained Friday evening at his home, 242 N. Virginia Ave. in honor of the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Donoway. The affair proved to be one of the finest functions given on the Northside in many weeks and was attended by a large number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Donoway. Mr. Anderson was assisted by his sister Mrs. Jennie Shepperson. Those present were: Mrs. George Payne, Miss Maggie C. Dorsey, Mrs. A. H. Brown, Miss Jennie Thornton, Mrs. Amelia Berry, Mrs. Ida B. Smith, Mrs. Lulu B. Thompkins, Mrs. Viola S. Brisco, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley E. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Rhodes, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Wardell Spain, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Polle, Mrs. Sarah E. Harris, Miss Constance Palmer, A large number of the friends of Mrs. Emma B. Ferguson, solicitor of the Enoch L. Johnson Carnation Republican league, were present Thursday evening at Firtzgerald's at the banquet given by the league in her honor. Covers for over 300 were laid in the auditorium which was converted into a spacious banquet hall decorated with various colored cut flowers and potted plants. Mrs. Laura E. Hutchison, president of the league, was the mistress of ceremonies. The program included addresses by many of the resort's leaders and musical selections by the Oriole Glee club, the Music Weavers orchestra. Mrs. Jeanette B. Moore. Miss Catherine Pitts. Mrs. Jennie Danpheinor, Mrs. Lucille Howard, Miss Helen Pitts, Mrs. Florence Cooper, and a few others. Addresses were made by Mayo Anthony Ruffu, Enoch L. Johnson, Richard Allen, Mrs. Margaret A. Edwards, John Pitts, Dr. John H. Wilson, Mrs. Naomi Young, Mrs. Mary C. Lytle, Attorney Isaac H. Nutter. Noticed in the gathering were: Mrs. Zereldia Letterlow Wingfield, Richard S. Allen, Isaac H. Nutter, Miss Willie Goodis, J. R. Amos, Fred Johnson, William T. Revels, George E. Watkins, William Cline, Prince Cooper, Ernest Dillon, John Eishellberger, Johnnie Allen, Mrs. Hattie Boggs, Miss Jessie P. Robinson, Benjamin Payton Allen, George W. Owen, R. A. Jones, E. B. Hill, Mrs. Edna L. Weston, Robert E. McCoy, Oscar Airie, Mrs. Nettie H. Airie, Mr. and Mrs. J. Charles Jackson, Mrs. Eliza Lane, Mrs. Bertha Bantum, Mrs. M. Wilson, Mrs. Sanderlin, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Lucas, Will Hill, Mrs. Lillian Roberts, Eugene S. Cook, Charles Gramby, Billy Ferebee, William Lewis, Mrs. Chris Banning, C. A. Weaver, Phillip Holmes, Calvin Kelly, Willis Lewis, VIOLADRESSES Smart and Chic Styles DIRECT FROM 5th AVE. TO YOU WALTER LEWIS 515 N. INDIANA AVENUE Atlantic City, N. J. City Society Hershaw test my readers is always a problem a taste of all and see how that'll go. ten period and social business will James E. Rivers, W. Irvin Johnson, Charles H. Robinson, Charles B. Hamilton, Robert B. Boggs, Professor and Mrs. Richard A. Walker, Thomas G. Goss, William C. Hursey, E. L. De Parr, of Trenton; T. S. Boone, Mrs. Mattie Barbee, Mrs. Laura Hutchinson, Young, Mrs. M. A. Edwards. Benjamin Ira Bird, of Philadelphia, was a guest of friends at the shore Thursday evening. Lester B. Granger, Extension Worker of the Bordentown Manuel Training school, was at the seashore, Friday evening. * * * Mrs. J. M. Lamkins, 400 N. Ohio ave., was called to Keystone, W. Va., on the account of the death of her mother, early Friday morning of a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Bridgeford has many friends here who very much regret her passing. ```markdown ``` Prominent among the week-end visitors to the resort is Charles McCabe, a young violinist, of Philadelphia. * * * Grace Nash spent the past weekend in New York as guest of her brother. ☆ ☆ ☆ Grace Boyd and Alice Randall have returned from New York City, having taken the trip in Mrs. Boyd's new Pierce Arrow. ```markdown ``` The pledgers of the Phi Delta Kappa Sorority entertained with a 500 tournament Saturday at the home of Anna Green, 325 N. Indiana ave. Seen coming and going were Mr. and Mrs. James Eveleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dart, Mr. Arwin Hamm, Edythe Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hoxter. Julia Givens, Jemel Nichols, Grace Hamilton, Arneita Hamilton, Mildred Stout, Bertha Thomas, Laura Weddington, Alberta Goss, Ruth Hayes, Amaza Moris and some Satchel, Eythe Dempsey, Anna others whose names I don't recall just now. Everyone says it was a most enjoyable affair. * * * Saturday morning, Grace Boyd of the fashionable and exclusive West Atlantic City developments, motored Lenore Scott, Norvell Major and me to Bordentown to get Fannie Howard, and the five of us returned in time to witness the Bordentown-Atlantic City basket ball game. We left Atlantic City at 11:15, had luncheon in Bordentown with Mrs. T. C. Williams, chatted awhile, loitered on the campus awhile, and were back by 3:40. Lindy, old boy, you will have to get a new plane to outrace Grace's speedy Pierce Arrow! * ♥ ♦ This week brought some invitations to the "S. E." Jost-Lenten Dance. Whoever they are, whatever they are, whyever they are and whenever they are, remains to be seen from midnight, April 6th, to dawn. Tell you more about it when I learn more about it. So that's that for a while at least. * * * Sarah Spencer Washington has just opened her new Atlantic City Apex Beauty Salon, and it is the last word in equipment, beauty and service. Atlantic City wel- (Continued on next page) OPEN ALL YEAR Steam Heat. Room By Day Electric, Baths $1.50 Up European Plan HOTEL DUNBAR A Select Hotel For Colored People 128 N. N. CAROLINA AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Phone 9018 J. R. S. McLEOD, Mgr. 112 WEST 133rd STREET Tel. Morningside 6368 BODIES SHIPPED TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD Friday. March 23rd. 1928 comes such a parlor when you consider that Lenore Scott goes to Washington and Ruth Scott to New York to get a marcel. How lucky to be able to be satisfied right here. Thanks to the Apex. Fannie Howard of Bordentown was Lenore Scott's last week-end guest. We are always glad to have her back and she seems equally glad to be back. She seems to be particularly fond of Carroll Tate's parody on "Bye bye Black Bird," so much that he sings it to her constantly. Seems to me I saw her typing the words, fearing lest she might "lose" one. And how! J. Howard Buford, of Orange, N. J.; and Grand Chancelor of the Knights of Pythians of N. J., was seen at the shore over the past week-end. Dr. P. S. Hawkins spent a few days last week in New York, lookin g'em over. * * * Bordentown played the return game here last week. The girls' games was a scream, Bordentown winning, 12-4, but the Atlantic Citymen's team won 35-18, which made things break more even. After all, it's of no importance who won or lost, as it's a mere case of dumb, green luck. We all enjoyed having them with us, and everyone seemed to enjoy the dance which followed the game. So much for that! ** Dr. J. Hurlong Scott really set things humming last week when he entertained the Sans Soucie club and guests at "500" at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Landon Flipping of 107 N. Penn. ave. Everything was pulled off in grand style. Carroll Tate entertained during the evening with many of his musical -hits, while James Eveleigh pleased everyone with his rendition of Tostis' "Good Bye." Carroll Tate and J. A. Lightfoot carried away the men's prizes, while Emma Cardwell, Sadie Davenport and Bella Barton "took home the bacon" for the ladies. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Landon Flipping were presented with a "host and hostess" prize; and then to satisfy the other ladies, Dr. Scott presented each of them a large carnation. Very unique, don't you think? Prizes weren't particularly necessary, for the delicious eats served would have been sufficient for any prize. ```markdown ``` Enjoying all of this were Miss Theresa Robinson, Miss Nan Smith, John Satchel, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lightfoot, Dr. and Mrs. St. Elmo Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Scott, Mrs. Zella Barton, Dr. C. H. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Landon Flipping and little son, Miss Florence Gross, Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Lucas, Dr. and Mrs. Powell, Miss Amaza Moris, Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Braswell, Miss Alice Banton, Miss Clarice Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. James Eveleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Goss, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Walker, Dr. and Mrs. Batey, Mr. and Mrs. N. Goodwin, and Mr. Carroll Tate. * * * Then there were a few others who couldn't attend because of other conflicts. (I happen to be among these unfortunate). We may get over not being able to attend, but we'll never look quite the same. It has been admited by all that Dr. Scott knows just how to entertain and please his many friends. Sorry to learn that Peggy Wood is confined to her home with mumps. Imagine it! Out of Town Society (Continued from page 6) Y. W. C. A. conference and the coming N. A. A. C. P. Convention—William Pickens and George S Schuyler, well I haven't much time to write about Los Angeles for the New Yorkors to tattle about. But while sitting down and thinking of you I thought I would tell you—that— *** Benjamin J. Bowie Post No. 228 and the Women's Auxiliary Unit gave a keen dancing party last Saturday night at the American Legion Building honoring Dr. C. R. Banks; Dr. W. E. Bailey; Attorney Lewis K. Beeks and Attorney Calvin W. Murdick. I didn't get there to look 'em over, but I have been told that the music was good and the crowd happy. The affair was informal and dancing was the chief diversion. ```markdown ``` Mr. S. G. Pandit, the Hindy lawyer, will give an extensive review of the much discussed book "Mother India" by Katherine Mayo, at the Orange Tea Shop, downtown, for the Fellowship of Reconciliation next Monday evening. A large group of many nations will hear Atty. Pandit and enjoy the fine cuisine of the Orange Tea Shop. --- Of course you Easterners know that Carl Van Vechten of "Nigger Heaven" recently arrived in Los Angeles, and is "passing" in Hollywood. Already he has grown weary of our perpetual sunshine and longs for the dungeons of Harlem. *** The engagement of Miss Cornelia L. Edwards to Mr. Leon Edwards. was announced at a dinner at Miss Edwards' home last Sunday. The wedding will take place early in June and the bride will retain her maiden name. Too fine. * * * The Doc Straine Co. at the Lincoln Theatre is drawing packed houses on the last week of their six months' contract. It is reported from reliable authorities that Mr. Straine will accept a long engagement in Kansas City. However, with Baby Mack and Sam (Bilo) Russell married to Californians (recently) and two more of the company reported engaged, Los Angeles has reached out like an octapus and will hold the best talent of the company "until death us do part." --- Mr. William Pickens has experienced some wonderful thrills doing his sojourn here. An air plane trip to San Diego; an eight mile ride through South California in a stage coach, is just a part of them. Through it all he has had a wonderful time and leaves today for Bakersfield and points North, but will return for the N. A. A. C. P. Convention in June. * * * Miss Pansy Harper, member of the Business Girls' club of the Y. W. C. A., was recently appointed a stenographer in the office of the County Assessor. Miss Harper was employed for a time in the Government service at San Diego and more recently was secretary of the local branch of the Urban League. * * * George S. Schuyler will talk on Negro plays at the Rho Phi Psi Clubhouse next Tuesday afternoon. He will fill many engagements while here but the Rho Club will be the only club he will appear before. Mr. Schuyler will be the house guest of Mr. Eugene Henry Huffman of the Rosalyn apartments. UNDERTAKER FREE FUNERAL PARLOR AND CHAPEL Brass Tacks WASHINGTON, D. C. BY the expenditure of sweat, I glean from the opus signed "Buzz" which adorns page two of The Afro-American and is tastely headed "Lollipop's Letter," that Mrs. Florence Brooks Waters, entertained her club, and that affair was abounding in those qualities described by those given the jotting down the inferior dope on social high-gymnastics, as (a) exquisite, (b) sumptuous, (c) charming, (d) nifty, and (e) we missed our old friend "it was just too bad." We are similarly enlightened as to the activities of Marie Wilson, Daisy Glenn, Annoozean Flagg, Fannie Gould and Angela Bishop. At Miss Wilson's party "caponized" chicken salad was served. (Note: to find out just what a "caponized" chicken is, read next to last sentence in next article, anent Abelard). Will the learned editor of this journal kindly note that by this merciful method, I spare not only the tears of those souls determined to read every line in The Tattler, Durham news and all, but valuable space is conserved, which as usual may be profitably employed to display a glue-headed strumpet brazenly crying up the merits of Mme. Wheatcake's very superior hair oil. Hosanna! My further efforts at stealing material for this column came to a dismaying close when, on scanning the social items of The Washington Herald, I learned that Representative and Mrs. Sol Bloom entertained the Japanese Ambassador and Mme. Matsudaira but that they had neglected to invite any of the social celebrities mentioned above. After being staggered by long contemplation of the above subjects, and much pious meditation over the crushing implications, and devastating import of these various entertainments, I take one vicious chew of tobacco and make an accurate 30-foot spit. I shall now give my intelligent customer a chance. D DUE to my poor manuscript Dr. Kelly Miller, Jr., was mistaken for Miss Rubye Peake, a thing which, to the credit of Miss Peake could happen in no other way. "Lollipop", be it understood, accused Dr. Miller of fashioning this Polly, the father accused Miss Peake. I might mention impolitely that even "Lollipop" would know that Rubye did not write these notes. * * * For a Shame, Dr. Durant! THE Scripps-Howard chain of papers has hired a highly-gifted array for magnificos to make faces of Dr. Durant because of the statement of the learned author of "The Story of Philosophy," that "love is impossible after thirty." Without extra charge this celebrated journal will now enter the lists with my humble self doing the Don Quixote. Lacking, admittedly, the tremendous weight of learning which buttresses the argument of Dr. Durant, and not having become a celebrity as have his opponents, I can only muster the authority of one past thirty, who quite shamelessly, enjoys an equal capacity for being a monumental ass today, as in those dear, sped yesteryears when most coltishly I went a-wenching in the fertile pastures of Virginia. It is not the piling up of the years, I opine, which withholds a fellow from yielding to the enravishing folly of amour, but the acquisition of a too dearly purchased wisdom which fetches the caution and trepidation to withstand the immemorial blandishments of Spring and the gaudy raptures of warm, red, yielding lips. The theory that a man increases in wisdom as he increases in years while very beautiful, is largely off from the facts. And to be in love is to be grandly, sublimely and grotesquesly foolish. The goatish leapings and mellow, moon-lit booziness of the lover would be at any age, impossible for a man quite rational. But once a fellow is inflicted with the bacillus which induces the emotional phenomenon known in this country as love, only the most roseate optimism could hope for him a cure the sunny side of sixty, and in stubborn cases, not then. As Mr. Jim Tully remarked, an intelligent man may, conceivably outgrow his follies, but none of them reforms. And to outgrow a proclivity for the most fetching of all follies requires more than the senility brought on by thirty years of full and high-hearted living. I confess here to being hopeless seduced by the tenderest and most inviting of all themes. From love and the lewd whisperings of love, and from the fragile magickings of sensuous, balmly delusions, I am not ever wholly freed. I am, briefly an ass, of the purest ray serene. and neither thirty nor forty years of bitter sweet experiences will rob me of the close-hugged potentiality to tumble in love, desperately and with a whole heart, with the next amiable huzzy God sends my way. Love, as a grand and brilliant passion is impossible to most men and women at any age. The most of us take our joys and sorrows in small and broken doses. It is only the superior, keenly sensitive, intelligent and finely attuned nature which can quite respond to the great crescendo of love's high symphony. But once granted that boon or curse, it takes, I vow, more than the mere passing of thirty years to destroy the illusion and the taste for the weird tunes of Pan's obscene pipes. The priest Abelard was well on the undesirable side of thirty when he tumbled for the old, old bewitchment and fell head-long for Heloise, and suffered the indignity of an operation at the hands of his enemies which deprived him of two cherished possessions, but left intact his high love for Heloise. I could go further and cite the dirty antics of such senile boys as old Papa Browning, but what's the use I am a busy man and should be too old to write answers to such foolishness and besides I have a budding love. News for the current issue will not be accepted after Monday noon. Contributors please mail accordingly. Page Fifteen Weak Back Strengthened Quickly If it hurts your back to lift a heavy object, if you have strained the back muscles, if a "cold has settled in your back," or if you suffer from lumbago, put on a Red Cross Kidney Plaster and you will get relief almost at once. It gives the support needed by the weakened, sore muscles. 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