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WHAT the first robin in Central Park means to downtown New York the first fililoo bird in St. Nicholas Park means to Harlem—the official arrival of Spring. All other signs and omens of the vernal season are subordinate symptoms; they herald the approach of Spring, not its arrival. When the middle-aged multipara, with a fishy eye on her offspring, begins to brew sassafras tea and mix ungodly nostrums of sulphur and mollasses it only means that the calendar has advanced from March to April. The appearance of multitudes of strollers and loiterers on the Avenue signifies nothing except that the weather is warm, and when green young things and couples old enough to know better begin to spoon atop Fifth Avenue buses it simply indicates that buds are swelling and sap is rising. When the drowsy husband, preparing to turn in for the night, observes that friend wife has discarded her outing nightgown and moved the twin beds closer it is merely one more proof that hope springs eternal in the feminine breast. Even the hegira of tramps to the open spaces and the cry of the wampus calling to its mate are unreliable portents of Spring. But when the fililoo bird appears we know that the tide of life has really begun to swell and that the sun is far enough across the line to make it safe to throw up your job and tell your landlady where she gets off. Well, brothers, the fililoo bird has arrived! We saw one of the dear little creatures the other day, doing its stuff to perfection. It was disporting itself on one of the gentle slopes of St. Nicholas Park, ever and anon thrusting its beak in the ground and pointing its tail feathers skyward while whistling with its whistle. Believe us, that music was gladsome to hear. It assured us that Spring has come to stay. The grass in the park is a little damp yet, but the benches are plenty warm enough to sit on. It won't be long now before we and our girl may be found there most any evening you care to mention—sitting on top of the world. AS Negro Health week began Sunday we are about four days late with this editorial, so if you have been observing it in an appropriate manner you can stop reading right here and turn your eye to more diverting subjects discussed by Night Hawk and the High Hatters. If you've been asleep, as we have, you still have half a week to get busy and lend a hand to the social welfare and health agencies which are endeavoring to solve the health problems of the community. If you want to help but do not know just what you can do why not visit the Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee offices at 202 W. 136th Street? The Committee maintains an information service where anyone can take any kind of health problem. This service gives advice and assistance on all matters pertaining to health—what to do for yourself and where to go for proper medical treatment. The people in charge of this bureau and other social welfare organizations in Harlem are residents of the community. You can talk with them as friends and neighbors, feeling assured that your problems are their problems too and that their advice will be sympathetic as well as authoritative. HERE are about five thousand United States Marines in Nicaragua. They are there, or supposed to be there, for the purpose of guaranteeing a peaceful and impartial election in the Central American republic. It is said that before the marines took charge an election in Nicaragua was simply another name for a national battle-royal. It is also claimed that if the marines should be withdrawn politics down there would again degenerate into a free for all fight We are not disposed to doubt either of those statements for the presence of the marines in Central America is one of the things we do not worry about. We cannot help wondering, however, why the Government does not send a few regiments of marines to Chicago in order to insure a peaceful and impartial election in that backward community. It seems to us that all the uncivilized American countries should be treated alike. Friday. April 6. 1928 RHAPSODY OF SPRING the first robin in Central Park in New York the first fililoo bird means to Harlem—the offspring of all other signs and omen;ordinate symptoms; they here its arrival. middle-aged multipara, with begins to brew sassafras tea of sulphur and mollasses.alar has advanced from Marcel multitudes of strollers and has nothing except that the wren young things and couples begin to spoon atop Fifth Ages that buds are swelling and awsy husband, preparing to be that friend wife has discarded the twin beds closer that hope springs eternal in Segira of tramps to the open campus calling to its mate are big. But when the fililoo bird is tide of life has really begun far enough across the line, your job and tell your landers, the fililoo bird has arrived the creatures the other day, or was disporting itself on on Nicholas Park, ever and and found and pointing its tail for with its whistle. Believe to hear. It assured us that grass in the park is a little the plenty warm enough to sit before we and our girl may bring you care to mention—s --- NEGRO HEALTH WEEK Health week began Sunday days late with this editorial, preserving it in an appropriate reading right here and turning acts discussed by Night Hawk you've been asleep, as we have get busy and lend a hand to agencies which are endemic problems of the community. It to help but do not know just the Harlem Tuberculosis and at 202 W. 136th Street? Information service where a health problem. This service will matters pertaining to health where to go for proper medical charge of this bureau and others in Harlem are residents can talk with them as friends that your problems are the advice will be sympathetic . . . CALL THE MARINES be about five thousand United States. They are there, or for the purpose of guarantee partial election in the Centre said that before the marines in the USS. Sargua was simply another royal. It is also claimed that drawn politics down there free for all fight We are "In these times of indigestion, It is often times a question, As to what to eat and what to let alone. For each microbe and bacillus, Has a different way to kill us, And in time they always claim us as their own." IT seems that at last Frank Turner has been claimed by cupid. Rumor tells the column that Minta Turner is the responsible party. Very nice, Turner vs Turner. * * * The High Hatters desk consists of a three legged stool and part of a large sized crating box, no ink, no pencil, no typewriter, just that. Inquiries are pilling up sky high with requests for the age of the High Hatters. One inquirer became so voluble that he stated in no uncertain terms that it was quite impossible for anyone to imagine that Honest Abe might have had the High Hatters in mind when he delivered that sermon at Gettysburg. In order to satisfy all concerned the column decided to do some research work and make the High Hatters' Age a part of the public's information. After looking up the birth record and consulting official documents on birth control the column finds that the High Hatters are too young to get the things they like and too old to cry for 'em when they don't get 'em. Now that the age of the High Hatters has been made known the column proceeds to divulge another parcel of the exclusive High Hatters Dictionary. High Hatters—Persons of good repute and purity of diction. Be Your Age—Act natural, do as you are expected to do. Pot That Down—Write down, make record of. The column must now Pot Down more nominees in order to Be Its Age. --- It is said that Doll Scott has been bothered with so many admirers that it is necessary to wire in appointments with her six weeks in advance. The column advises that the admirers try using influence when her sister visits New York City this week end. Mrs. Neta McGinly is the name, and just as adorable. ```markdown ``` Terrance Williams, brother of Attorney Vernal J. Williams, may be sleeping his calling. His advice on dispossess cases and legal matters of that nature usually proves unfalling. No charges attached. --- It looks as if Shamray Bryant done went and got married. If the newspapers knew this they would run as headline—Nice Girl Gets Good Man. Grace Terry of Buffalo wants to come to New York for Easter. It's ill ole New York calling home its people again. Bindley Cyrus of Chicago, the man who gives six feet and guarantees to fit, boosts the charms of the Windy City for he has not returned to New York since he came here for a big wedding. --- Gracious Lady Nicotine with Jules Bledhoe turned back to the turned away and visited the Cotton Club last Sunday. Old Man River got away to a quick start. Never no more turn away. Thus is the gist of the stuff that matters. You can't escape the column High Hatters. So join the group send a nominee. It doesn't cost a penny it comes A new genius of poetry breaks into the dawn of light. DEBONAIRE. Page Three The Uptown NewYorker As The Hawk Flies ANTICIPATING the annual springtime activity of the trans-Atlantic flyers, the Uptown New Yorker is planning a non-stop flight from Harlem to Atlantic City. The hop off will probably be from the Chelsea Campus sometime between twilight, April 6th, this year, in the indomitable "We", the "Spirit of 135th Street". A Scotish Tire Shop on Lenox Avenue has graciously consented to furnish "Free Air" for the trip, and Meyer Goldberg in his philanthropic way has offered all the water necessary for the radiator. It is highly improbable that the generosity of Mr. Charles Buchanan to denote from his large stock of Banana Oil will be accepted for the engine. The Spirit of 135th Street is hitting on all 8, and at the appointed time will be sitting pretty when the final order is given to Walk that Broad. The intrepid pilot will head due south, through Central Park to Greenwich Village (pronounced, Grenage), where he will circle around two or three good places he knows, and shoot due west through the Hudson Tunnels. An unique system has been devised for the conservation of fuel expenses. Wery little (as they say in Sawannah, Ga.) gas will be stored for the take off in Harlem. It has been learned that this commodity is about twelve cents a gallon just out of Newark. Therefore, the tanks will be filled at that place. All, whatever is remaining of the New York 19 cent gas will be drained out to be replaced by the more economical fuel. Some idea, n'estce pas As to who will accompany the ace on his flight has not as yet been decided. One thing is certain it will not be his wife; since history does not unfold one instance where long distance flyers have included wives in their ballast. On the other hand although the Uptown New Yorker is not superstitious he does not see the advisability of taking chances. Women have proven so unlucky to ocean flights and since Atlantic City is so near the Ocean it is highly unlikely that any female of the species will be included in the "We". Moreover the Federal authorities are so particular about women crossing state lines. Furthermore without question, there are plenty of women in Atlantic City anyhow. ANTICIPATING the annual springtime activity of the trans-Atlantic flyers, the Uptown New Yorker is planning a non-stop flight from Harlem to Atlantic City. The hop off will probably be from the Chelsea Campus sometime between twilight, April 6th, this year, in the indomitable "We", the "Spirit of 135th Street". A Scotish Tire Shop on Lenox Avenue has graciously consented to furnish "Free Air" for the trip, and Meyer Goldberg in his philanthropic way has offered all the water necessary for the radiator. It is highly improbable that the generosity of Mr. Charles Buchanan to denote from his large stock of Banana Oil will be accepted for the engine. The Spirit of 135th Street is hitting on all 8, and at the appointed time will be sitting pretty when the final order is given to Walk that Broad. The intrepid pilot will head due south, through Central Park to Greenwich Village (pronounced, Grenage), where he will circle around two or three good places he knows, and shoot due west through the Hudson Tunnels. An unique system has been devised for the conservation of fuel expenses. Wery little (as they say in Sawannah, Ga.) gas will be stored for the take off in Harlem. It has been learned that this commodity is about twelve cents a gallon just out of Newark. Therefore, the tanks will be filled at that place. All, whatever is remaining of the New York 19 cent gas will be drained out to be replaced by the more economical fuel. Some idea, n'estce pas As to who will accompany the ace on his flight has not as yet been decided. One thing is certain it will not be his wife; since history does not unfold one instance where long distance flyers have included wives in their ballast. On the other hand although the Uptown New Yorker is not superstitious he does not see the advisability of taking chances. Women have proven so unlucky to ocean flights and since Atlantic City is so near the Ocean it is highly unlikely that any female of the species will be included in the "We". Moreover the Federal authorities are so particular about women crossing state lines. Furthermore without question, there are plenty of women in Atlantic City anyhow. --- Nize Baby. 'Cuse Plise AN Uptown New Yorker of non-gentile descent very recently decided that it was quite time to commence his young Jackie's training. Rumor has it that he stood his wee boy up on a counter and persuaded him to jump into his out stretched arms. Jackie leaped forthwith. His father, however, sidestepped and the lad fell sprawling on the floor. "Never mind," Jakie," said papa, as he put him back on the counter. "Jump agen! Papa ketch you sure dis time." Jakie took another chance. Papa again side-stepped; once more Jakie hit the floor. "Dun cry, Jakie, Papa such ketch you dis time; cross mein heart." But Jakie was adamant. "Jump Jakie." Jakie shook his head with finality. The father rubbed his hands approvingly. "Now Jakie, you hev lernt de furst lesson in beesnis. Dun trust your own fadder." AN Uptown New Yorker of non-gentile descent very recently decided that it was quite time to commence his young Jackie's training. Rumor has it that he stood his wee boy up on a counter and persuaded him to jump into his out stretched arms. Jackie leaped forthwith. His father, however, sidestepped and the lad fell sprawling on the floor. "Never mind," Jakie," said papa, as he put him back on the counter. "Jump agen! Papa ketch you sure dis time." Jakie took another chance. Papa again side-stepped; once more Jakie hit the floor. "Dun cry, Jakie, Papa such ketch you dis time; cross mein heart." But Jakie was adamant. "Jump Jakie." Jakie shook his head with finality. The father rubbed his hands approvingly. "Now Jakie, you hev lernt de furst lesson in beesnis. Dun trust your own fadder." What Price Glory? DURING the war the U. S. Government spent huge sums of money sending psychiartrists from camp to camp checking up on the mental capacities of the soon to be cannon fodder. One of the brain twisters given to the old Eighth Illinois at New Port News was the following: "It is reported that most railroad accidents occur in the last coach. It has been suggested that the last coach be moved up into the center of the train. DURING the war the U. S. Government spent huge sums of money sending psychiartrists from camp to camp checking up on the mental capacities of the soon to be cannon fodder. One of the brain twisters given to the old Eighth Illinois at New Port News was the following: "It is reported that most railroad accidents occur in the last coach. It has been suggested that the last coach be moved up into the center of the train. April Fool ASORDID sense of humor was manifested Sunday, April 1st when a practical joker sent several of Harlem's prominent Medicos on a wild goose emergency call to O. G. Howells's Funeral Home on Madison Avenue. Among those who responded on the fool's errant were Drs. Binga Dismond, Marshall E. Ross, Thomas Amos, Oscar Bragg, and Aubry Maynard. Many others were left word to rush over upon their arrival at home. After the medical directory was exhausted, it was deemed fitting to call a mortitian, who responded in the person of Mr. John Duncan in his luxurious Cadilac. Canadian liquid refreshments were served to all who were so outlandishly April-fooled. The Uptown New Yorker ventures the opinion, that it all was a rather dumb thing to do, that is, all except the Canadian part. NIGHTHAWK. Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond Dull, duller, dullest. All you hear these days is "Are you going to Atlantic City for Easter, and are you invited to the DuBois-Cullen wedding? It is possible that the fifteen hundred who have been invited will do their level best to be on hand, and it is equally as probable that those who are enjoying the thrill of a new car will motor to the shore. For example, the big parade should include the U. Conrad Vinvents and their expensive Lincoln, Dr. Godfrey Nurse and his elegant Minerva, Dr. Willis Cummings and his Packard, the Marshall Rosses and their seven passenger Cadillac (the Dodge can't make the grade), the William Allens and Packard, the Edwin Smalls and the $9,000 Lincoln special, the Ernest Alexanders and the Buick, the Lucien Browns and their Chrysler and the husband of Geraldyn Dismond and his Marmon Eight. Of course, the ladies who are noted for their wardrobes will walk the board; so you may expect to see Laura Thomas, Bertha Cotton, Bessie Miller, Nora Johnson, Emma Layton, Bessye Bearden, Nettie Black, Bernie Austin, and Stella Castro. The rest of us will carry on up and down the Avenue. Page Four * * * We were shocked to learn that Le Count Chestnut, well known journalist, after an illness of one week and an operation for appendicitis in a Brooklyn hospital, died Tuesday morning at 9:10. He will be buried Friday at Cypress Hill Cemetery. Mr: Chestnut was the New York representative of the Afro-American, head of the Domestic Credit Bureau and an instructor of insurance. He leaves a wife and two little girls. * * * Doctor and Mrs. Reuben Hervalin Bryant have announced the marriage of their daughter, Shamray, to Dr. James Launcelot Wilson. Although the wealthy Dr. Wilson has been looked upon as a confirmed bachelor. Harlem was not surprised by the news of his marriage. Rumor has been flying high for several months concerning his affection for the attractive Miss Shamray. We offer our felicitations to the bride, our congratulations to the groom and our best wishes to both. * * * Mrs. Anthony Bagley, who has written a book on Egypt and the Holy Land and has been ill for two weeks, is improving steadily. Mr. Bagley left Friday for a business trip to Palm Beach for ten days He will return as soon as possible * * * Adah Howell entertained the Palmer Jones and Minto Cato at dinner Monday evening. After dinner the members of the gang dropped by to wish the Jonses Bon Voyage. \* \* \* Thanks to the courtesy of Mr. Boris, editor of the "Who's Who in Colored America," LADY NICOTINE had the pleasure of watching the Wilson Lamb Choral Society and the Lincoln Roys broadcast from station WABC last Thursday night at 10:45. She stepped off the elevator on the seventeenth floor of Steinway Hall into a room filled with "our people." There were twenty some odd men and women in the Lamb group and thirty-two Lincoln men. The Wilson Lamb Ensemble was scheduled for 10:36 and immediately filed into the silent chamber, the center of which was occupied by the double microphone. --- With Mr. Lamb conducting, they presented an hour's program which included the "Magnificat in F" and "Nunc Dimitis", by S. Coleridge-Taylor; "Heav'n, Heav'n" and "Wade in de Water", by Burleigh; "Ill Never Turn Back", by Dett; and "Steal Away", by Smith. Margaret Bynes soprano, sang Salter's "Cry of Rachael". Louetta Chatman, coloratua soprano, rendered Massenet's "Weep, Thou Grief Worn Eyes." Mr. Lamb's male quartet composed of Oscar Brooks, first tenor; Leon Threadgill, second tenor; Whitfield Groves, first tenor, and Mathew Jackson, second tenor; sang "Swing Along" by Will Johnson, Cook and "Vacant Chair" by Johnson. Cora Wyan Alexander accompanied the group. *** At 11:30 the Lincoln hour started with an address by Dr. W. G. Alexander of Newark, a Lincoln graduate and a member of the Endowment Fund Committee. In a comprehensive talk, he gave the contributions of Lincoln University to Humanity, Dr. Alexander said, "It is the proud boast of Lincoln, that many fields of service that hitherto had not opened to men of color, have been first opened and occupied by her graduates. \* \* \* By the time he had finished in the small broadcasting room, the boys had circled in front of the mid in the larger room were ready for their program. Among the first tenors were William Hill, Theo C. Williams, Henri Myric, Kenneth Fletcher. Richard Watson, James Waters, George Hillman and Charles Simms. The second tenors were John Robinson, David O. Penn, Charles Henson, Charles Overall, U. S. Tate, Arthur H. Thomas and William Pickens, Jr. Henry A. MacPherson, Leon Hill, Earl C. Smith, Louis Barnes, Frank Norris, William Leftridge, Paul Boswell and Leon DeKalb were the baritones, with Albert Anderson, Julian Hall, Edward Gray, Radcliffe Lucas and Frank Durnell as basses. Randall Young and Carroll Holmes accompanied them and James E. Dorsey, himself a student, directed them. William A. Hall, who possesses an unusual tenor voice sang Burleigh's "Just You." A violin trio gave Logan's "Pale Moon" and the quartette offered "I'll Always Remember You." A clever arrangement of "Blue Heaven" was featured by the Glee Club and they also sang "Heben, Heben," "Joshua Fit de Battle of Jerico" and Dett's Listen to de Lambs." The program closed with the Lincoln song and although the audience could not be seen, every boy waved his handkerchief on high. Mr. Clark who is in charge of the station was so delighted with their work that he offered them a return engagement. You can't beat the Lincoln talent. *** The charming Bessie Giens entertained her friends at her home on the occasion of her birthday. She was just sweet sixteen and everybody seemed to be in the best of spirits. The eats were too bad, the music wonderful and the entertainment "out this world." The popular Miss Giens received many useful presents and cards of congratulations. Her guests included. Goldie Brown, Bert Harris, Mildred Johnston, Ida Murry, Eithel Wallace, Louise Ingram and Loucia Ingram, Gertrude Smith, Julia Ackerman, Aloucita Johnson, Beatrice Broves, Laura Penrie, Catherine Campbell. Jos. Williaq, Ray Houghes, Halbut Avon, Kenneth Reeves, Eddie Jenkson, Mr. Stewart, Al Mosby, Arthur Edwards, Sandy Brown, Mr. Grant, James Weard. A group of Harlem's socialties gathered around a reserved table at Bamboo Inn last Wednesday to celebrate the "?" birthday of Jack Morton. An elaborate menu was served from cocktails to after dinner mints. Those present were Misses Mildred Dixon, Maude Samson, Pauline Johnson and Carrie Berry. Messrs Henry Nelthrop, William Jordan, S. Ross and Jack Morton. They were favored by a few hot numbers from Fletcher Henderson in person and his orchestra. \* \* \* James Alphonso Frazier is the name of the seven pound boy that the stork left at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Frazier last Thursday morning. ```markdown ``` MKSS KATHRYN BROWNE is a charming little girl from Brooklyn. She has been added to the versatile staff of social reporters of the Tattler. Brooklynites will welcome her entertaining jottings. Give her a hand. * * * An interesting game of bridge was enjoyed by the guests of Marguerite Foster at a gathering in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Forbes of Buffalo, who are the house guests of Mary Brewer over the Easter Holidays. Among those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson, Mary Brewer, J. Dorkins, Chester Mabra, Iris Horsley, Alice Robbins, Lillian White, Maurice James. \* \* \* May Fisch gave a reception last Friday at her home in honor of the bride and groom, Vaudie Brodie and Walter Butler who were married quietly a few days ago. A delicious luncheon was served to the twenty-five guests who called to wish the pair the best ever in their new partnership. Among the guests were: Walter Wilson, Dorothy Bates, Irvis Hall. Mary Taylor, Alfreda Ring, Mobel Harris, Lawrence Hart, Anne S. Williams, Lorenzo Moore, Pinkie Ballow, Margaret Scoggins, Ursula James, Mr. and Mrs. J. Larry, James Hall, T. Ramsey, James Dozier, Cassie Norwood. A. D. Donnell, Marie Harris. * * * It was too bad down in Small's Wednesday night. The Mr. Edwin entertained Miller and Lyles and the company of Keep Shufflin and he knows how to do that thing. The company,too, did him proud. The girls were more beautiful than ever in their evening gowns. I got this first hand—that a number bought brand new dresses for the affair. As for the men—you know how I feel about the Gilbert Holland, Clarence Robinson, Johnny Vigal—so on and so on. They were all tuxed down. * * * A party of us who had all gone to school together at the University of Chicago—Roland George, Johnny Breathen. T. W. Griffith, Dr. Butch Vrunk and Nighthawk sat on the side line and took it all in between U of G. C yells. (Bobbette was along for a mascot). Dr. Vrunk was on his way to Paris. He comes from the city of Angles, but after Wednes- day night, he hustled down to Dalys. As for Roland George, he is one of the many who saw Shuffle Along umpteen times and has transferred his affection to Keep Shufflin'. * * * Sol Johnson, Jr., has returned from the Maine woods. Never no bareheaded. A derby is now the correct head piece. The miss from Washington will be here Thursday. Concentrate upon it. \* \* \* Wednesday May 9th is Brotherhood night at the Savoy. Give me a hand. \* \* \* With sincere sympathy we announce the death of Mrs. Butler Wilson of Boston, mother of Mrs. Marian Beasly. Mrs. Wilson, who was a leader in the social work at Boston, established its famous community house. Grace Nail Johnson is at Great Barrington preparing her estate for the summer. Mr. Johnson has just completed a tour of the nine southern colleges. --- Mrs. Georgiana Woods of Corona is now sick in Dr. Wilson's sanitarium and is under the care of Dr. Lawrey of Corona. Mrs. Woods is a well known member of the Masonic Order, an Elkess, Household of Ruth, and a daughter of St. Luke. She is a founder of the Lady Ushers of Union Baptist Church. The Tattler wishes Mrs. Woods a speedy recovery. \* \* \* Had card from George Schuyler. He is enjoying Denver. His sojourn in Los Angeles set them on their ears. * * * The Norman Cottons have deserted Jersey — at least Lady Bertha has. She is opening her home in West 139th Street and, as I understand it, the doctors will commute. The office remains in Patterson. \* \* \* The charming Addie Taitt is making a most efficient hostess at Rossie's. That's a too bad combination. \* \* \* A good part of the throngs that will be out on Easter Monday night will be found at Manhattan Casino where the jolly Clefties will hold sway that night in their annual reception, a part of whose proceeds will be donated to charity. For many years the well known musical organization has set a name for high class affairs and Tom Fletcher, one of the best known of the old time performers, who is chairman of the arrangement committee, says that this year will be even better than all the rest. * * * Another accomplishment has been added to the already overflowing cup of Miss Helen McIntosh. Those of us who witnessed the production of the "Aftermatch" by the Krigwa Players at the Triangle Theatre on last Monday, were very pleased with the splendid acting of the popular Miss McIntosh. The young lady is a student at the N. Y. Teacher's Training school and the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McIntosh. \* \* \* The Club 13 celebrated its first birthday and a birthday of its charming president, Mary Jane Browne, at Miss Brown's residence last Wednesday. There was a birthday cake made by Edna Seele, the best of goodies and novelties galore. Posters made up of cartoons of the members, their pet expressions and wise cracks decorated the walls, and Mary Jane's presents and cards were on display. Only the members. their husbands and boy friends were invited. * * * Mrs. Rosamond Stewart. headwaitress and Room service captain of the Hotel Royal Palm of Miami and incidentally the highest paid woman in the organization. has returned after a most successful season. Miami hated to see her set off for Harlem, because her sweet THE INTER-STATE TATTLER manner and charming personality have made her a great favorite at the resort. * * Took in the Dark Tower Saturday night with Irene Alexander and her Mr. Jackson. Maurice Roberts was entertaining and interesting. Mr. Vogel, who in spite of his three years in New York, has a delightful accent. The Kappa men were out in full, F. E. Miller and Harry Miller were present and Richard Bruce, Aaron Douglas, Edward Perry held up the artistic end. Which reminds me Evelyn Ellis bought one of Perry's African mask paintings. * * * The one and only Helen Benson of Philly is in town as the guest of Bettine Ragland. * * * Got a card from Leota Davis of Chicago which read, "Best regards to your husband. Certainly was glad to leave New York". Honest, my husband had nothing to do with her dislike of Harlem. *** The Lincoln University Glee Club in toto dined at Digg's while in Harlem. * * * Mrs. Bessie Reed wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness to her during her husband's illness and in the sad hours of her bereavement. * * * Our own Enuice Brooks, John G. Jackson, Jr., City College and A. F. Townsend, celebrated their twenty-first birthday Saturday night at the magician apartment of the Eunice. Twenty-one? How come? There were twenty-one candles on the birthday cake. Well then. No argument. And who cared by seven o'clock in the morning. They even had a rail upon which to rest your foot and A. Price himself in the role of chief mixologist. The grill room offered for a base, chicken salad, hot french rolls a la Knox Poselli, sandwiches, imported cheeses, relishes, French pastry. and if your head let you down or up, black coffee and selzer. What a party. If you wanted to dance O. K. Mr. Clint Moten, the famous, was at the piano. If you didn't want to dance—perfect. Mr. Moten is also a monologist. There were only two things required of the guests—that you put your John Henry in the birthday book and break down and confess to a good time. And we the undersigned did. \* \* \* Mr. and Mrs. Ingram, Sol Johnson. Jr., Florence De LoatchRichardson, Dr. Arthur M. Payne, Dr. Earl C. Payne, Dr. E. N. Robinson. Louise Turner, Alice Molson, David Chink Watkins. E. B. Cansryn, W. Richardson, W. T. Owens, Charles Dixon, Allen Miner, Terrence Williams, Att. John Doles, John G. Jackson, Jr.; Harry Smith, L. R. Morse. Marion Jones, Mary Cunningham, George B. Wood, James A. Burgess, Chas. Brown, Lonnie Davis. Mr. and Mrs. R. Roquemore, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Mr. Knox Poslie, Hazel Brown. I. N. Braithwaite, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Simmonds, R. Carpenter. Josephine Powers, Charles A. Parker, Ralph F. Hughes, Chas. Sledge, Walter Sheperd, Jeanette Smith, Tod Slane, Zelma Ross, Chas L. Hollensworth, E. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibson, Mrs. Lila Gillis, Mrs. Sybetta Wilson, M. R. Gayden, Mary Jane Brown. Carrie E. Johns, Marjorie L. Harris, Trixie Kemp, Eva Tanner, Miranda Mercer, Louise Westcott, Amos Brown. J. C. Faithful, W. C. Belt, of Atlantic City, J. Preston, Dr. I. Donaldson, Mr. L. Forrest of Philadelphia. Ezell Dunford, Alphonso Caldwell, the Misses Green and Healy. George Bush, Hugh Reavis, Dr. E. W. Perkinson. Alice Molson, B. Hill and Louise Turner. Miss Eunice was assisted by the beautiful Irene Parker and her sister, Velma Norris, who came over from Philly especially for the event. * * * Vernon Simons will try the Spring in Barbardos. He sailed Saturday on the Lamport and Holt liner. JEWELRY GIFTS THAT LAST DIAMONDS WATCHES SILVERWARE OLD JEWELRY REMODELED 2633 EIGHTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY 140th St. L Station 31 YEARS IN HARLEM Easter Special: 17 Jewelled Solid Gold Bracelet-Watch $15.00 Regular $28.00 Value Friday. April 6. 1928 Saturday April 14th and the Manhattan. The occasion is the Silver Jubilee Ball in honor of the 25 years of partnership of Miller and Lyles. A big night. The tickets are limited to 2000. A hint to the wise is suspicious. Manhattan Lodge No. 45 had its Annual Spring Prom last Friday at the Manhattan Casino. A very sociable affair—the members, their guests and the best of spirits. Not the thousands that attended their affairs at the Armory, but the regular bunch. The casino was rigged out in flags and gay colored bunting with the Elk banners suspended from the boxes. Two bands—the Manhattan and Monarch—played right down and on the floor were evening gowns in every hue of the rainbow. * * * Exalted Ruler and Mrs. Andrew T. Mitchell occupied the center box and had as their guests Hugh E. Kimbrough, Grand Trustee; S. Mae Talbott, Grand Chairman of Art and Craft; Edward A. Nelson, P. E. R. No. 45; Mrs. Nettie Daniels, Mrs. Nettie Cherry, E. R. Charles Morse, Imperial; Nelson Townville, Isaac McCoy and wife and F. H. Rice, transportation manager of the Erie R. R., who will take the Manhattan Special to Chicago, P. E. R. and Mrs. Binga A. Dismond. * * * Brother Albert Carter had all the pretty women in his box, but that didn't keep the Georgia Horsemen from really carrying 'em around. The Samuel Grants introduced me to them and what they gave me—it was good too. The following men are to be congratulated for the success of the 24th annual blow out: Chairman, Bro. Peter J. Undly, Vice Chairman, Bro. Joseph Thompson, Financial Secretary, Bro. James H. Jones, Recording Secretary, Bro. Charles E. Murray, Treasurer, Bro. Edward B. Roberts, Sergt. at Arms, Bro. Oscar Bacon. E. B. Roberts, Chairman of Arrangement Committee, Joseph P. Gary, Chairman of Publicity Committee, Samuel D. Wilson, Chairman of Police Committee, Jesse A. Battles, Vice Chairman of Police Committee, Harold M. Lockwood, Chairman of Sign Committee, William Gray, Chairman of Ushers Committee, Prof. Daniel E. Washington, Floor Director, Louis Hodges, Asst. Floor Manager Benjamin Pigott, Asst. Floor Manager. Joseph A. Thompson, Chairman Decoration Committee, Andrew T. Mitchell, Sr., Exalted Ruler. Ex Officio. Tax Exemption—Henry Hammel. General Committee—Anderson, John, Broadnax, Samuel, Benners, Clarence, Bail, A. L., Coke, Thomas, Carter, William A., Douglas, Humphrey, Dolphin, Harold, Evans, Hope, Earle, Charles, Fleet, Burnett, Freeman, D. L., Faulk, Leroy, Garry, Joseph P. Gray, William, Griffen, Lastsell, Grant, Samuel. * * * THE Cornflakes (not a Lincoln Man) prepares for the Easter vacation. The Younger Set are in power until the school bells ring. * * * George Hunter, Hubert Jackson, Herbert Harris, Cecil Valdez and Leon DeCalb are all coming to the Gotham City for their short Easter vacation. And They Are Lincoln Men. ```markdown ``` Mark Parks "the" cheer leader will be in the city in full form Easter. And He's a Linloln man. Bernard Hughes of Baltimore, Md., is one of the heavy out-of-town men here for the Easter holidays. And He's a Lincoln man. JEWELRY GIFTS DIAMONDS WATCH OLD JEWELRY 2633 EIGHTH AVENUE 140th St. L Station B. MU Easter Special: 17 Jewelled Solids Regular $2 John Hall, Jr. or Doctor Hall if you please of Penn. University, plans to spend his Spring vacation with us. I am certainly sorry not to be able to say He's a Lincoln man. * * * Beatrice Roberts our "Babe" popped in from Cornell Saturday longing for a repetition of Xmas week. * * * Malcolm Johnson spent last week end in Washington, D. C. Someone must be calling in good old Washington, D. C. * * * Margaret Williams plans to spend her holidays previous to Easter between home which is Madison, Conn. and Boston. But, she's going to be back in town Monday in time for the game. Never no miss no Alpha-Omega basketball game. \* \* \* The Entre Nous Club of the younger set issued invitations for their "Easter Hop". I'll be there. Look forward to the returns. * * * Cornflakes is going to have a busybody on Easter Sunday; so look your best because detailed descriptions of various people will appear in the next issue. * * * Dear, dear, dear I even had the pleasure of having some of those Lincoln men drop in at the house. They were William Hill, the silvertoned tenor; Leon DeCalb, our Mischa Elman; "Bill" Pickens, our Padereski, Raddie Lucas, the grand old "jibber", and "Bud" Leftridge, Raddie5s rival. All the more power to Lincoln. * * * Well, the Glee Club left Thursday night and they were well sent off at the home of Elsie Hunter, by a group of charming young ladies—Rae Olley, Anna Small, Sadella Ten Eyck, Dorothy Spraggins and one or two others. I am looking forward to another party at Elsie's this week. This one is also for a Lincoln Man, her brother, George. *** Ethel Harris was honored with Carlotta Branch as her week-end guest last week. My but the people from Corona, Flushing, Jamaica and Brooklyn certainly love Harlem( or the people in it). * * * Romare Bearden the lovely son of Mrs. Bessye Bearden is spending the Easter holidays at home with his family. *** Dear old Frank Caffey showed up from Maine-Central Prep School last Saturday. He sure looks good. A sure sign of Spring is the sudden dense population of the "Campus" (135th St. and the Chelsea Bank). Olivette Miller Keeps Shufflin' just like her father in his new show; she shuffled into Gotham last Friday. Everybody certainly was glad to see you. Why don't you come more often? Lorraine Braddicks has been confined to the bed with a severe cold. Come on Lorraine. Use a little Christian Science. We miss you. * * * Well, Alfred McNichols came to life. This certainly looks like a system. Come on George Taylor. Stop sneak'in out on the High Hatters. * * * Mildred Johnson is spending her Easter holiday in Atlantic City. Don't forget, look forward to the detailed description of the Easter Parade next week. Until then. Sugar and Cream. Jimmy Johnson & Fats Waller KEEP SHUFFLIN' BAND at Manhattan Casino Sat. Night, April 14th. TICKETS SOLD AT: Tattler Office, 2269—7th Avenue Dark Tower, 110 W. 136th St. Jackson's Pharmacy, 2305—7th Avenue Lafayette Pharmacy 131st St. & 7th Ave. Celebrating MILLER & LYLES 25th Anniversary ADMISSION $1.00 UPPER BOXES $6.00 LOWER BOXES $3.00 FLETCHER HENDERSON'S Roseland Dance Orchestra AND along came KATHERYN BROWNE with news of BROOKLYN'S YUNGER SET. After all, the young folks are in the lead. * * * Dr. Sare Brown, first woman trustee of Howard University, and Miss Frances Blackett, social worker, were the eminent speakers at the Brooklyn Y. W. C. A. Vesper Service. The Y. is carrying out an interesting program during Negro Health Week. * * * A brilliant party was held at the residence of Arline Woodley, where the Classique Club acted as hostess to the young men of the Newark's Student Council. Those present were, Jesse N. Slaten, president of the club, Piccola Rivers, president of the Live Y Club, and Annie Sadler, member of the Beaus Art Club of New York. There was everything to eat from soup to nuts. * * * A bang-up time was had by all at the Pancky-Graves affair given Friday night. Of course Ginny and Kay were there. What party would be complete without them. What a progressive young man is Mr. Willie Whiting of 445 Waverly Ave. He is going to open and exclusive night club for the younger smart set of Brooklyn. It will be located in the theatrical section. This is another milestone for us. Dr. Albert Lynch was the guest at a luncheon given at the home of Miss Kathryn Browne Sunday afternoon. * * * Congratulations are to be extended to the popular young Brooklyn school teacher, Mrs. O. Jerome Turnquest, who was elected secretary-treasurer of the Cameo Five Hundred card club. More power to you-Oh! charming young young lady. * * * It is interesting to know, ye olde Brooklynites, that the Zo Phangs Club is composed of young college girls that are the last word in exclusiveness. The elite society are looking forward to their formal affair to be given at the Walker's Studio. Miss Hazel Bunn is the successful sec'y of the club. Now Midgie, what is all this we hear about a big button man from the Vest (Page Miller) a sheik from Porgy and a John Davis. * * * The vivacious little Anita Carton, who is sorely missed in this town of churches, is modeling at the Industrial Art School. LOOKING back at the events of the past week in Yonkers, Curties Ruth, has concluded that the beefsteak dinner given by the Craftsman's Club of James H. Farrel. No. 34, and A. M. at the Masonic Temple, last Friday evening was the paramount event. Over 100 persons were seated at the beautifully decorated tables. Charlie Brown of Broadway and his orchestra played. Mrs. Emily L. Brown gave a St. Patrick's dinner last Sunday in honor of the birthday of her niece, Mrs. Gladys Warren Bright of Norfolk, Va. The table was decorated with St. Patrick's colors. The guests were Misses Ruth Wilson, Emma O. Thomas, and Gertrude Coles, also Messrs. Edward Stancil Reginald C. Brown. Mrs. Bright Page Five was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. * * * Miss Emma O. Thomas of Roselle, N. J., wh is residing with Mrs. Emily L. Brown of 54 Hawthorne Avenue, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Hattle Walker. ```markdown ``` Bishop W. H. Heard of the First Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Conference paid his annual visit to Bethany A. M. E. Church, of which Rev. C. W. Walton is pastor, last Sunday. The auditorium was packed. Presentations were made to the bishop from the varicus boards. \* \* \* Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clausen wish to announce the marriage of their son, John A. M. Lee, to Miss Esther Gordon of New York City. Remember 'twas March 22. \* \* \* Madam C. F. Jones of Philadelphia was the guest of Mrs. Henry Howard and daughter during the past week. Mrs. C. Rufus Brooks was called to her former home, Greensroro, N. C., by the death of her mother, Mrs. S. J. Koger. * * * Mrs. Fredella G. Brewer, district president of the Varick Christian Endeavor Society of the Hudson River District, was the guest of Mrs. Martha Walker and Mrs. Anna Johnson of Williamsbridge, N. Y., Sunday evening. Mrs. Brewer addressed the B. Y. P. U. of the Trinity Baptist Church. Rev. Harvey, pastor. Subject, "The Young People's Contribution to the Church." 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The Sphinx Social Club graced them with their presence. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Pete Burke were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lenord Brown at dinner on Sunday. --- Mr. and Mrs. Felix Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. George Davis were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James of Larchmont, N. Y., on Sunday. Miss Pauline Parker is ill with an attack of La Grippe. Friends of Miss Parker are wishing her a speedy recovery. * * * The Everybody's birthday given at the Macedonia Baptist Church on Thursday was reported a huge success. * * * Glennie signs off from her local station with a request to please stand-by until next week. *** HULDA GREEN'S news of BRIDGEPORT for your approval. */ * * The Melrose quartet broadcasted over station W. I. C. C. last Sunday afternoon. Miss Patrica Jones was called to Baltimore, Md., due to the illness of her sister, Mrs. I. Wilson, formerly of this city. The Misses Josephine and Ethel Liggins of 872 Post Road, Fairfield, are spending a few days in Englewood, New Jersey, with friends. Marvelous Beauty Quickly L Dark, Muddy Now it is remarkably easy to have a lighter, lovelier, clearer skin. No matter how dark, muddy or pimply your complexion is, Dr. Fred Palmer's marvelous Skin Whitener will quickly make it supremely beautiful in a surprisingly short time. After a very few applications of this wonderful beauty treatment, your skin clears and lightens as if by magic—tan marks, pimples, freckles and blemishes go, and that excessive oil which causes "shine" disappears. Only with this famous Skin Whitener can you get such WHITE The I. S. I. Club was entertained last Monday at the home of Miss Hulda Greene of 54 Freeman Street. --- Mrs. George Farrar is supervising an Easter pageant to be given soon at the Messiah Baptist Church. The entire cast is made up of the young people of the Sunday school. * * * The Community Service Club is planning to give a Mock Trial at the Walters Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church on Broad and Whiting streets on the second Friday in April. A good time is in store for all. ```markdown ``` Mr. Raymond Eaton is now a member of the D. M. Read's orchestra. By the way, Ray surely does play the saxaphone, if you should ask me. Mrs. E. Nobling, who is now residing in Brooklyn with her father, visited friends and relatives in Bridgeport recently. * * * IN SYRACUSE they celebrate with the Irish. WILLIAM JACKSON writes that a St Patrick's party was given at the Dunbar Community House last Friday evening, with an old fashioned square dance as the feature. Figures were called by Mr. Clayton Mallory; Mr. Dunkin gave several selections on the harmonica. Mr. Ray White at the piano kept the house lively while others were entertained in games. The rooms were beautifully decorated in green. 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FREE: If you want to try before you buy, send 4c in stamps for free sample of Skin Whitener Ointment, Face Powder and Skin Whitener Soap. Address Dr. Fred Palmer's Laboratories, Dept. A-381, Atlanta, Ga. PALMER'S IN ENER The funeral of Mr. Harry Simmons, who lived at 1000 S. McBride Street and died at Crouse Irving hospital, was held from Bethany Baptist Church. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythia. *** LOUISE B. HALL reports that ELIZABETH has three Y. M. C.A. clubs which meet at Siloam Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Bertha Hazel, social worker for Siloam, is responsible for this splendid work and four denominations are represented in the groups. With Mrs. Mae Carter as advisor the following girls were elected to temporary offices in the first club: President, Miss Mildred Marrow; Secretary, Miss Ruth Hurd; Miss Frances Moseley, Assistant; Miss Laedonia Lewis, Treasurer; Miss Evelyn Williams; Chairman, Program Committee. For the "Lohese Club": Miss Anna Hawks, Pres.; Miss Ethel Gibbs, Vice Pres.; Miss Edith Korten, Secretary; Miss Louise Hurd, Treasurer, and Mrs. Thomas Raynor is the adviser. Miss Evelyn Eason and Miss Helen Gibbs, Program Committee. Mrs. Alexander Marrow was elected president of "The Pathfinders' Club, with Mrs. Martha A. Ponder Vice President; Mrs. Besse Wilson, Secretary, and Mrs. Wm. Hawks, Treasurer. A tentative program for the year was made out. The next meeting of the entire membership will be on Monday, April 9th. --- The Girl Scout Troop 15 held a very enjoyable meeting last Wednesday afternoon at Smith Memorial Hall of Siloam. Miss Helen Toenley, Elizabeth, Scout Director, visited the troop. Games, singing and Scout work, and the launching of a membership campagin made up the afternoon's program. Mrs. Ethel Reed is captain, Miss Louise Hurd. Miss Doretta Mosley, first and second lieutenants, respectively. This troop is connected with the Siloam Presbyterian Church. * * * Siloam Presbyterian Church is enjoying busy days in the work now. Last Saturday she had the largest number of representatives present at the All-Day Group Get-To-Gether Conference of Christian Endeavor Workers, which met in the Goodwin Street A. M. E. Zion Church, Paterson, N. J. Rev. Harry A. Onque, State Supt. Colored Department, New Jersey Christian Endeavor Union, and Mrs. Lottie Marshall, President Varick Christian Endeavor, Jersey City District, were the directing forces of the conference. The special speakers were: the pastor, Rev. V. Benjamin C. Robeson, Rev. J. R. Harris, Jr., pastor, St. Augustine Presbyterian Church, Paterson, and the Rev. A. A. Waats, pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, same city, Rev. J. Vance McIver, Bethany Presbyterian Church, Englewood, N. J. Executive Secretary Frederick L Mintel, State of New Jersey, and Mr. A. Dudyee Crooks, President, Passaic County Union, Paterson. All delegates assigned places on the program were prssent, and brought an inspiring message. The conference closed with a supper conference from 6:30 to 9 P. M. It will very likely be an annual affair. * * * The Ladies' Aid of Siloam will entertain the Presbyterian Women Ex-Missionary Extension of New York and New Jersey, Thursday April 19, at 2 P. M. in the church and the Memorial Hall. A dinner will be served at 6 o'clock to which all the members and well-wishers are invited. * * * Kelly Miller, Jr., asks the seo retaries of medical societies to send announcements and proceedings of their meetings to him in Washington. D. C., in order that they may be published in the Tattler and Howard Medical News. Whenever there is a large group of medical men engaged in the profession there are medical societies and associations. These societies as a rule meet at regular intervals for the discussion of scientific achievements and progress in the profession. Much valuable information may be obtained from attending the regular meetings. Every member of the profession should realize the importance of societies and should join and attend at some society in his locality. * * * The Signs of Spring EVEN though the first of May is some time off, there is a lot of moving going on. The new office building on the curb in front of the Lafayette is overflowing with tenants. The offices which have been in soft hats all winter will soon be surrounded by straw. * * * "In the Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love," so some poet or other once said. But how can fancies turn to where they have been for the cold gray Winter, we ask? But if you see your sugar tipping up the avenues with someone else these days, just pretend that Spring is to blame. And cheer up—for she may come back again when the snow flies! * * * The nickle-plated hot-chocolate heaters are disappearing in local drug stores and soda emporiums. It's too bad, for a nickle a shot has been a great saviour to the slim bankrolls of the shieks who will have to go a dime higher now to quench the ever-present thirsts of the fair sex. If the fair sex needed hot chocolates to "get hot", cheer up! Think of having a little beauty's telephone number that has to have ice cream sodas to keep her cool! * * * These early Spring days are very colorful—literally and figuratively. Just take a quick glance at the dandies along Seventh and Lenox with their orange ties, pink shirts, plum colored handkerchiefs, arresting suits, tawny shoes and crimson socks! If you walk on these avenues, put on your best array of clothing but if you walk in the side streets, don't bother trying to be a fashion plate—nobody can see you! * * * Spring Fever is something that comes each Spring. Some people have it the year round. The guy who owes you ten bucks is always affected with this malady which keeps him from coming around to pay you. But the guy who loaned you ten bucks never gets the G— D— Spring Fever. If you are looking for a lot of bright spots in our great city of Harlem, take a squint at the highly polished shoes that go patering in "soleful" symphony down the streets. And see how bright are the smiles of their owners. Then suddenly along comes a pre-April shower and there are no more bright shines—and no smiling "shines" either. * * * This is the season of the year when all our Ofay brethren and sisters crawl out of their winter lethargies downtown and decide to "see Harlem." The little packagewrapper at Gimbel's Basement calls up her boyfriend (who ladles out orange drinks at some Nedick's stand) and demands that he take her up to Harlem for an adventure. The poor sap drops into one of the local garret or cellar cabarets (that are 99 44-100 per cent Ofay anyway) and then the Ivory headed adventurers run downtown with the conviction that Harlem is a section of New York, where everyone eats, sleeps and lives with a gin bottle in one hand, and a jazz band blaring forever in the inhabitants' ears. News for the current issue will not be accepted after Saturday midnight. Contributors please mail accordingly. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER ...Beauty Culture... AGENTS WANTED POWELL'S GERANIUM A. It is not a discovery, but is the result of a finished product of tireless experiment. It cleans the scalp of DANDRUFF and scalp disease, nourishes and stimulates the hair roots. Powell's Geranium Glossola A PERFECT DRESSING FOR HARSH OR STUBBORN HAIR FOR MEN AND WOMEN Powell Laboratories 409 WEST 145th STREET New York City Tel. 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LOUISE B. FISHER HAIRDRESSING MANICURING FACTAL MASSAGE PORO SYSTEM TAUGHT DIPLOMAS AWARDED Now Located at 165 WEST 127TH STREET NEW YORK MATINEE INITIAL DANCE Given by F.F.F.F. SOCIAL CLUB FINE FELLOWS FIND FRIENDS LENOX AVENUE CLUB FORMERLY HAPPY RHONES 143rd Street and Lenox Avenue Easter Sunday, April 8th, 1928 FEATURING 30 BROADWAY CELEBRITIES Music by LEROY TIBBS And His Famous Connie's Inn Orchestra Fletcher Henderson's Roseland Orchestra Swance Club Band POSTOS CLUB, Inc. Announces its ANNUAL EASTER ASSEMBLY Monday Evening, April 9th, 1928 At RENAISSANCE CASINO 138th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York City Vernon Andrades and his Renaissance Orchestra SUBSCRIPTION — ONE DOLLAR Boxes $5.00, may be secured from the Jackson's Pharmacy, 2305—7th Avenue, Audubon 5575 Officers: JOHN N. WILSON, Pres. CHARLES H. WILSON, Sec'y JAMES A. SMITH, Vice-Pres. CHARLES W. AXT, Treas. Friday, April 6, 1928 THE Saturday Afternoon Bridge Club met with Viola Woodlyn Carter on April 1st. Prizes are given every three months, and the lucky persons at this meeting were Viola, herself, who won the first prize, a leather bridge set; Lettie Simms, the second prize, a set of bronze book ends, and Norma Pierce, the third, a painted wooden door holder. ```markdown ``` A School of Politics was held by the Association of Trade and Commerce on March 27th to 30th, inclusive. It was under the auspices of the Women's Republican Political Study Class, Inc. Mrs. E. Hortense Warner is the president and director, and Mrs. Eve Fischer, the secretary and treasurer. * * * The sixth annual banquet of the Past Daughter Rulers' Council, No. 1, I. B. P. O. E. of W. of the State of New York was held on Friday evening, March 30th, at the Diggs Crystal Dinning Rooms. A delightful program was rendered. It was as follows: Opening prayer by Loyal Daughter, Corrine Paschall Chaplain. Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies, Loyal Daughter, Esther R. Peterson. Mistress of Ceremonies, Loyal Daughter, Belle Phillips. Welcome Address by Loyal Daughter, Violet Coleman. Responses by Loyal Daughter, Gladys Turner. A men uthat would suit the tastes of any Epicure was served. Fresh Fruit Cocktail Celery Olives Roast Chicken and Dressing Candied Sweet Potatoes Spinach or Qale Steamed Rice Hot Dinner Roles Salad Home made Vanilla Ice Cream Coffee A beautiful Menu Card containing the names of the invited guests, Officers of the Council, Trustees, Committee, and Hostesses was given to each person present. * * * The St. James Forum presented the "Sigma Alpha Mu" in their first spring recital on Sunday, April 1st at the St. James Presbyterian Church. All the students were from the Damrosh Music School. There was a marvelous rendition of the following program: 1. Club Song, composed by Blanche K. Thomas; Taccata, F. Sharp Minor (Bach), by Marguerite Kennerly; Siurir (Duparc), Arietta (Vidal), by Ullysses Elam; Intermezzo, Opus 76, No. 6 (Brahms) Impromptu, E Flat Minor (Reinhold), by Gerald Wilson; Voi Lo Sapete (Mascagni), My Soul Is an Inchanted Boat (Woodman), by Georgeanna Cottman; Resume of Sigma Alpha Mu, by Blanche K. Thomas, President; Ensemble Song (DeKoven), by the Club. The Ensemble Choruses were conducted by Miss Irene Saunders. * * * The Sick Benefit and Ball given at Small's Paradise by the Singing and Dancing Waiters proved to be a tremendous success. The crowd was so large that the doors had to be closed shortly after midnight. Many clubs and special parties were present. The features of the evening were the new revue, Charley. Johnson and his Paradise Ten, and the wonderful Fletcher Henderson and his Roseland Orchestra. * * * Mrs. Mercedes Williams was hostess to the Arabesque Club when it met at the home of Mrs. Gladys Ling last Thursday night. The members are looking forward to their Spring Dansant which will be given sometime during this month. *** The Jolly Fellows and Jolly Followers Clubs held their regular meeting last Monday evening and designed their summer sport sweaters. For three summers their sweaters have won the first prizes. The Fellows and Followers ended the evening at Small's. * * * The Hollywood Girls' Club met at the home of Alma and Althea Sams on last Thursday night. The date of their Spotlight and Barn Dance which will be held at Coachman's Hall will be announced later from this column. *** The Mah Jong Girls certainly looked charming at Small's last Monday night. No more pleasant smiles were to be seen than those exhibited by these lovely ladies. The Golden Pheasant Club met with Louise Lesser on Wednesday evening. Thomas Cornish is president, and Sandy is the secretary. The Chippewa Club entertained their prominent benefactors, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Gonzale, at the Benefit and Ball at Small's on last Monday night. Those present were Messrs. A. Cruze, Charles Beese, Brad. Griffith, Westy Smith, Archie Lawrence, and Morris Perry. *** Negro Health Week, which is to be observed nationally from April 1st to 8th, will be given special attention by the Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee. The Committee has its headquarters at the Urban building where the Henry Street Visiting Nurse Service for Harlem is also located. Manhattan Lodge No.45 The Committee of the Manhattan Lodge Ball takes this opportunity to thank the public for its wonderful support. Peter J. Undly, chairman, and Andrew T. Mitchell, Sr. E. R. * * * Brother and Daughter Issaic McCoy were as inseparable as ever Friday night. Brother McCoy was justly proud of the attention his madame's Easter gown received. She really looked magnificent. * * * The Eleven O'Clock box with its canopy of purple and gold resembled the royal sheik's tent. And the sunkissed damsels that it covered were too bad shebas. More power to the Four Horsemen. Brother Samuel D. Wilson, official Tattler representative to the Elks, will visit all the lodges and temples and secure Elk notes. In the meantime, he would appreciate any news, ads, or subscriptions sent to the Tattler office in his care. The N. A. A. C. P. Committee of 100 Women annouice a Trip to California Popularity Contest, in which the winner of the 1st prize will receive a free round trip to California with railroad fare, pullman, diner expense and board and lodging for one week in Los Angeles paid. The winner of the 2nd prize will receive a free round trip to California with railroad fare and pullman paid, or, if they so elect, free round trip to Denver. Colorado, with railroad fare, pullman and diner and a week's board and lodging in Denver paid. Men or women may enter the contest and churches are especially urged to enter their pastors, lodges and clubs to enter their head officers. All persons who wish to enter are invited to communicate with Mrs. Wiley Wilson, Chairman of the Contest Committee. Contest headquarters are to be: The Tattler Publishing Company, 2296 7th Avenue, where they will receive full information as to the details of the Contest. Entrants will be announced in the papers next week. ** Dear Readers. My column wouldn't be complete without my telling you about the Four F's Club. If those boys continue at their present pace, somebody will have to go to the poorhouse. They were about fifty strong at Small's Monday night, and when the band played "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here", those fellows were singing in High C. On Easter Sunday, the Four F's are giving their first Matinee Dance at the Lenox Avenue Club. Announcement! YEA BO! AH BOY! CLEF CLUB MANHATTAN CASINO 155th St. at 8th Ave., New York City Easter Monday Eve. APRIL 9th Dancing From 10 P.M. until 3 A.M. CLEF CLUB ORCHESTRA SAM PATTERSON, Conductor GENERAL ADMISSION $1.00 Boxes Seating 8 Persons $6.00 Loges Seating 6 Persons $5.00 Boxes for Sale at THE CLEF CLUB 131 West 53rd St. Telephones Circle 1176 -1177 A donation will be made to the following institutions: Columbus Hill Day Nursery, 224 West 63rd St., National Health Circle for Colored People, 370 Seventh Ave. WE CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING Better THAN THIS AND YOU COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING Better THAN THE Cotton Club Revue EASTER MONDAY NITE APRIL 9 at the SAVOY World's Finest Ballroom Lenox Avenue, 140-141st Street ADMISSION ONLY 85 CENTS Revue Presented at 11:45 Sharp Night Clubs SMALL'S PARADISE—Harlem's largest night club. Entertaining the Shannons of Broadway Wednesday night. Charley Johnson and his Paradise Ten know how to do that thing. 7th Ave. at 135th St. NEST CLUB—Intimate and a favorite. Once a patron always a member. 133rd Street, west of Seventh Avenue. SAVOY—World's Finest Ballroom. Twenty-five hostesses. Never no dull moment. The highest entertainment at the lowest price. Lenox Avenue at 140th Street. * * * WORLD TEA GARDEN—L. H. Jackson syncopators. Dining and dancing. No cover charge. Lenox Avenue at 140th Stdeet. * * * BAMBOO INN — Where East meets West. Henri Sapiro's Band. Seventh Avenue, near 140th Street. * * * SUGAR CANE—Where there is atmosphere plus. What you expect in Harlem. Fifth Avenue. near 135th Street. Page Seve Elkdom Educates THROUGHOUT the realm of Elldom, the hour of education has struck. Commencing with the first day of the month and extending through the seventh, the great program of stimulating interest in the training of colored youth is in fun swing. Wherever the place or what ever the time, whenever a "Bill meets a "Bill" during this period the all-absorbing topic is education Manhattan Celebrates GREAT credit is due the educational committee of Manhata Lodge, No. 45 for the concrete evidence of their deep concern in the educational interest of Harlem Under the direction of Dr. Bing Dismond, who, by the way, has just had the distinguished degree of Pas Exalted Ruler conferred upon him a thought-provoking program was given to the brothers and the public last Wednesday evening, April 4 at the well-appointed and equippe home, 266 West 139th Street. THINK OF The Theatre LAFAYETTE Seventh Avenue at 132nd St. Tel. Morn. 1811 NOW PLAYING (UP TO SUNDAY, APRIL 2) Leonard Harper’s Greatest Revue BARE FACTS OF 1928 — WITH — JOHNNY DUNN’S FAMOUS BAND WILTON CRAWLEY ANDREW TRIBBLE ALTO OATES VILLA & MARTINE BOBBY GOINES GREEN & AUSTIN SOUTHERN FOUR LEONARD HARPER 12 — BEAUTIFUL BEACH NYMPHS — 12 FEATURE PHOTOPLAY WILL ROGERS in “A TEXAS STEER” NEXT WEEK BESSIE SMITH AND HER MUSICAL COMEDY “Mississippi Days” CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN “The Circus” The The Harlem THE LAFAYETTE THEATRE presented Leonard Harper's "Bare Facts of 1928" that met with a fair reception Monday and which no doubt will improve with each performance during the next two days. The illness of little Margaret Simms robbed the vehicle of some beauty and charm and may have disappointed her many admirers. But Alto Oats, the fiery entertainer of Smalls' Paradise is a whole show all in herself and how. The petiti bonz baby of the popular Harlem night club works with-a zest that is pleasing and wins her many warm ovations. Andrew Tribble and Alveda Brown have an amusing, even if suggestive, little act that is a sure fire laugh producer. Andrew Tribble in his wench character, gets many a laugh with his amusing comedy actions and Alveda is a good foil. Slim Austin and Green are the other comedians; Wilton Crawley entertains under cork on the clarinet. The singing of the Southern Four is good; Villa and Martinez, Spanish dancers and Jack Danger, these three being white entertainers, a juggler add considerable strength to the program. The dancing of Bobby Goins and that of Leonard Harper are also highly pleasing features of a pretty fair evening's entertainment. *** THE LINCOLN THEATRE'S big two in one policy which has proven so popular since its introduction about four weeks ago. still continues to be a powerful box-office magnet. The Ida Anderson Players together with Slim Henderson John Mason musical comedy tidbit company and two feature photo plays is more than a bargain at the price. Miss Anderson's little organization scored another triumph this week in "Why Wives Go Wrong". Miss Anderson as almost everybody knows, is suberp and Lawrence Chenault, masterly, in the roles assumed. Miss Hilda Ofly, who just recently joined the company, is a most valuable addition and her work was a treat. The cast was as follows: "Why Wives Go Wrong" Morgan Carr, a satisfied man of worries .....Miss Ida Anderson Margie Patch, a wife with a so- lution of her own.....Hilda Ofley LAFAY Seventh Avenue at 132nd NOW PLAYING (UP TO Leonard Harper's The Stranger, with a book Lawrence Chenault Lock Sheridan, a husband Henderson and Mason and their musical comedy tab are still registering well. Little Miss Katy Crippen, a local favorite, is one of the new members for the week. She, with Rosa Henderson, take care of the musical numbers while Mason and Henderson handle the comedy. *** THE ALHAMBRA THEATRE managers, taking their cue from the Lincoln Theatre people, are presenting a two-in-one theatrical entertainment this week, drama sandwiched in between musical comedy bits. As a matter of fact, it really is a three in one policy counting the photo play. Evelyn Preer with an all-star supporting cast is being featured in the "Panther or rather the "Spider". a spirited little sketch that's filled with action from start to finish. Miss Preer's company is one of the best that it has been our good fortune to have entertain us, in many months. Each and every one is an artist and they all deserve the fullest measure of commendation for highly creditable work. And in addition to the programed players, a little Miss Edna Young, one of the Alhambra dancing girls, stepped into a maid character and while she had little to do, made that little stand out forcefully. She played the part jam up and that's that. As for the musical comedy end of the entertainment, Sandy Burns, Andrew Fairchild, George Wiltshire, Inez and Amanda Randolph seem to grow more popular each passing day, if such a thing is possible. George Wiltshire is undoubtedly the most popular straight man that has appeared at the Alhambra in many months. As for Miss Dennis, few have won such instant favor as has this remarkable little dancer, not only with the public but with her associate backstage. "The Panther" Mrs. Burrell.....Evelyn Preer Carter Burrell.....Charles H. Moore Ruth Burrell .....Alice Gorgas Frank Ramstead Edward Thompson Lila Morelli.....Susie Sutton Robert Stanwix J. Lawrence Criner 1 MISS BEA FOOTE is one of the vivacious and fast stepping features of Smalls' Revue. A winning little lady. MISS BEA FOOTE is one of the vivacious and fast stepping features of Smalls' Revue. A winning little lady. "Hello Paree" The powder-puff and lipstick brigade will have their cup of joy running over when "Hello Paree" is revealed in all its Parisian vim and vivacity. at Hurtig and Seamon's Harlem Music Hall next week. Since its last visit here, this attraction has been remodeled in everything except its name, with the very important addition of MISS BEA FOOTE is one of features of Smalls' Revue ALHAMBRA NOW PLAYING THIS WEEK Applause and Cheers Greet the Alhambra's New Triple Program THE ALHAMBRA PLAYERS In the Intense Drama The Panther EVELYN PREER EDWARD THOMPSON J. LAWRENCE CRINER CHARLES H. MOORE SUSIE SUTTON ALICE GORGAS THE ALHAMBRA COMEDIANS In the Merry Revue "SMILING INN" SANDY BURNS ANDREW FAIRCHILD TED BLACKMAN ELNORA JOHNSON And All the Gang FEATURE PHOTOPLAY "The Breath of Scandal" MIDNITE SHOW WEDNESDAY NEXT WEEK—NEW SHOW THE PLAYERS in 'Why Women Cheat' THE COMEDIANS in 'On The Beach' --- 58-60 WEST 135th ST. THE LINCOLN THEATRE PHONE HARLEM 6 4 8 0 WEEK COMMENCING APRIL 9th Lincoln Dramatic & Musical Players present “SITTIN’ PRETTY” — with — Slim Henderson & John Mason Ida Anderson Players presents “THE GETAWAY” A Thrilling Absorbing Heart Drama ON THE SCREEN THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, APRIL 12th to 15th “SHANGHAI BOUND” with RICHARD DIX HURTIG & SEAMON’S HARLEM MUSIC HALL 126th STREET. North-east Corner of 8th AVENUE ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1928 HON NICHOLS’ NEW PARISIAN VEHICLE HELLO PAREE PRESENTING IDA SHAW, GEORGE HUNTER, BILLY SCHULTZ, JOE MACK MARGIE PENNETTI, BERNADETTE SMITH, LEE HICKMAN, AND SIXTEEN BEAUTIFUL DANCING MAIDS YOU CAN SMOKE IF YOU LIKE EVERY SUNDAY — Headline Vaudeville Concerts —10—All Star Acts—10 Popular Prices Two Shows Daily Matinee & Evening Show Margie Pennett, the popular soubrette, to the cast.. Lee Hickman remains as the principal comedian, and with Miss Pennett these two estimable artists, a performance of unusual worth may be anticipated. A brand new scenic embellishment has been provided and the costumes are the very latest models in brevity and color, while the new players included in the cast, are regarded as especially clever. This applies particularly to Bernadette THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Smith, the ingenue, who is said to be chiseled in form like a dresden china doll. Miss Jensen has already demonstrated the possesion of an excellent singing voice and she dances with the abandon and grace of Genee. Inda Shaw, another ingenue, is gifted with an exceptionally fine voice and dexterity of limb. I Love to Kiss you Dear I love to kiss you, dear I love to hold you in my arms And realize the subtle charms Of you within my strong em- brace; Your kisses are like morning dew And fragrant with the love of you Which time nor absence can efface I love to kiss you, dear. And dream into your melting eyes Therein I find my heaven lies. My sorrow rest upon one sigh. love each word my lady speaks, I love each rose upon her cheeks And feel me blest to have her nigh— I love to kiss you, dear. I love to kiss you, dear, To kiss the softness of your hair A rapture I discover there, Which nothing else can quite impart. I love the burning of your lips, The velvet of your finger tips And the rhythm of your beating heart— I love to kiss you, dear. Night Hawk YOUR CLUB Should Advertise Its Next Dance Affair in The Interstate Tattler IN THEATRE PHONE HARLEM 6480 NG APRIL 9th sical Players present Coming To Your Theatre SOON Ask The Manager PETER ECKERT Presents THE-MIDNIGHT-ACE with A. B. De COMATHIERE Supported by MABEL KELLY SUSIE SUTTON WILLIAM EDMONDSON WALTER CORNICK AND A COMPLETE COLORED CAST Directed by JOHN H. 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 Friday. April 6. 1928 Trailing the Spotlight By Theophilus Lewis Dear Mr. Lewis: READ your article "Matinée Idols" in the March 16th issue of the Tattler and while conditions as outlined by you are more or less true, I do not agree with you on all points. First I want to say that although I am not qualified to judge the fine points of acting I have seen some productions in Harlem in which one or more members of the cast did as good a brand of acting as I've seen elsewhere. As for the players intelligence such stars as Abbie Mitchell, Jules Bledsoe, Miller and Lyles, Moss and Frye must have brains, else how could they be where they are? As to refined people I have seen them in large numbers in the uptown theatres and though they may be disgusted with the productions they should not be blamed for attending, for if we don't patronize our theatres, how can first rate players or productions ever be produced? I think the quality of the shows should be blamed on the backers for if they spend money to engage the proper talent and the atmosphere that should surround such players the results are nearly always satisfactory. Now I come to what prompted me more than anything else to write you this letter--your reference to white men and Negro women. If our stage produced a thousand matinee idols and if they were all Apollos it would not prevent the type of colored women who want to associate with white men intimately from doing so. I have seen scores of these women with their white escorts and to all appearances they are not the kind that any sane colored man with a speck of race pride would worry over. They are all vain, gold-digging worshippers of Ego. I fail to see how a lack of matinee idols could bring about this condition. Our women, not to be outdone by others, take what they think is the easiest way. They do so because we either won't or can't play the game. Observe the furs, autos, silks and so forth in possession of colored women. Think of their value and if the owner can afford them. In a good many instances the owner can't really afford these things yet she has The image shows a group of people seated around a table, engaged in what appears to be a discussion or meeting. The setting is indoors, with a large window in the background. The individuals are dressed in formal attire, suggesting a professional or formal occasion. The table is covered with papers, and there are no visible signs of movement or activity. The room is well-lit, and the overall atmosphere seems calm and focused. A. B. DE COMATHIERE in one of the crises of the Midnight Acc, the super-thriller soon to be released by the Dunbar Film Corp. them. Where does the money come from? Don't ask. I think more Race Pride would go farther to solve this problem than any stage star. As for movies as we see them nowadays, they are marvelous—but they were not always so. To reach their present high plane required years of effort, expenditure of huge sums of money in addition to the support of the white theatre going public. There is one thing Mr. John W. Ofay excels us in and that is to look for what he wants among his own kind. Of course, we have not reached the point as yet where we can get anything we want in our own group, but in instances where we can supply our needs from some source within, our groups,—we don't. In other words, Mr. Lewis, if we continue to patronize J. W. O. almost exclusively very much longer, I hate to think what will become of us. A Jew in a neighborhood of stores owned by others will go far out of his way to patronize one that is owned by another jew, hence as a race they prosper. We must do likewise or take what's coming. The sooner we quit thinking of ourselves and the present and start to pave the way for our children and the future the better off we'll be Give a cheer Mr. Lewis, we get enough knocks and criticism from the other fellow—we should at least try to encourage each other to greater efforts, to go up, not down the ladder. Sincerely, ARTHUR GRAHAM. Beware The Ace of Spades THE Midnight Ace with A. B. Decomathiere, Mabel Kelly, Susie Sutton, William Edmonson, Walter Cormick, Charles Martin. Clarence Penalver, Edward Day, Anthony Gaytzra and Pete Smith had a private showing at the Franklin Theatre Sunday morning. Peter Eckart is presenting this mystery play which was directed by John H. Wade under the personal supervision of Swan E. Micheaux, Jr. The story is a thriller and it is safe to say that the photography is superior to any work that heretofore has been offered in colored movies. Although the leaders were not completed by Sunday, that in DALY'S THEATRE 63rd STREET East of BROADWAY Beginning 6th Week, Mon., April 9 Miller & Lyles in KEEP SHUFFLIN' With The Greatest Cast of Favorites including MAUDE RUSSELL JEAN STARR CLARENCE ROBINSON HONEY BROWN JOHNNY VIGAL “BILLIE” YARBO EVELYN KEYES SCRAPPY JONES MARGARET LEE And A Glorious Golden Bronze Ensemble Matinee, Saturday. Midnite Show, Thursday. THE ONE PLACE TO Show Up at to Show Off Your Easter and Spring Creations IS THE SAVOY World's Finest Ballroom Lenox Avenue, 140-141st Street Easter Sunday, April 8th, 1928 Where You'll Find A 1,000 And One Features To Thrill You 12 CONSECUTIVE HOURS FOR CAIN RAISING MERRIMENT 12 no way detracted from the enjoyment of the guests who had been invited by the management. Members of the profession extend their sympathy to Evelyn Sheppard whose little girl was killed by an automobile Monday while on her way home from school. Miss Sheppard is a member of "Show Boat" now playing on Broadway. Page Nine Broadway Broadway AND SO TO BED — Roberta Brown as the comedy winch in a drama of the life of Samuel Pepys. Bijou Theatre, 45th Street, west of Broadway. COQUETTS—Abbie Mitchell, the adorable mammy, playing opposite Helen Hayes. Elliot's Theatre, 39th Street, east of Broadway. GOLDEN DAWN-A colorful operetta using a mixed singing ensemble. Hammerstein Treatre, 53rd Street and Broadway. KEEP SHUFFLIN-Miller and Lyles in a knockout new musical comedy. "A hint to the wise is suspicious". Daly's 63rd Street; east of Broadway. THE FURIES—Lucy Rhones in a jazz nocturne featuring Laurette Taylor. Shubert Theatre, 44th Street, west of Broadway. PORGY—Jack Carter again as Crown. Last week. Republic, 42nd Street, west of Broadway. SHOW BOAT—Jules Bledsoe as Joe, Elida Webb and her girls. Nuf sed. Ziegfeld Theatre, 6th Avenue and 54th Street. THE SHANNONS OF BROADWAY—Lawrence Wilson with the Jimmy Gleasons. Martin Beck Theatre, 46th Street, west of Broadway. THE TRIAL OF MARY DUGAN Oscar Polk as the perfect witness. A remarkable piece of work. National Theatre, 41st Street, west of Broadway. Backstage with Stagestruck Page Ten GEORGIA "MARIA" HARVEY, entertained some of the Porgyites and Lulu Bellians on Thursday evening. There was plenty of good singing by Georgette's Quartette and the Utica Jubilee Boys. With loads of food, good "licker", and some Stompin' down good music, the party was just too bad. Some of those who came and departed early Friday morning were: Edna Lewis Thomas, Rouben Mamoulian, Charyl Crawford, Hugh Rennie, Princess Whitedear, Pheon Hood, Edward Perry, Richard Bruce, Ollie Burgoyne, the Cary Blues, Edna Thower, E. F. Hartford, Jack "Crown" Carter and Mrs. Jack, Lillian Cowan, De Costra, Eddie Greenlee, Harry Fisher, Dick Thrower, Alston Burleigh, Lula King of Chicago, Estelle Nolan, Norman Davis, Princess Whitedear's mother, Hattie Christian, Minnie Brown, Clarence Radcliffe, Musa Williams and Sadie Ricks. *** Boston is trying itself. Wonder what the big idea is. First Lulu Belle is barred and now they are trying to keep "Porgy" out. Is this a system? Little Esther of the Cotton Club was one of the artists at the Jewish Guild Benefit at the Century Theatre. * * * Garland Anderson's appearance was presented last week in San Francisco, his home town. The critics and public gave him a big hand. THE LADY OF THE MIDDLE EAST MISS LILLIAN POWELL is a decided asset to the Cotton Club and is a big factor in drawing a large attendance at this well known Night Club. * * * The fast stepping Dotson made a hit at the coast. He is playing Pantages Time and giving them a fit with his "fit dance". * * * Easton and Howell are under the management of Dave Sablosky and playing New York Vaudeville houses. * * * The Miller Lyles Silver Jubilee Ball is announced for Saturday night, April 14 at the Manhattan Casino. Tickets limited to 2,000. A hint to the wise is suspicious. The Keep Shufflin' orchestra will play from twelve until three. At midnight the Grand March and presentation takes place. The Broadway stars are coming up for a big night. Vincent Lopez, Jack Ostermann, Ada May, Paul Whiteman are listed among the guests. Hits from the show and a prize dancer are among the features. Dear Lord, please let me get in. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. MISS BESSIE ALLISON of Show Boat is one of the features which help to perpetuate "Great" in "White Way". * * * Erskin Tate, formerly of the Vendome in Chicago, has moved to the Metropolitan at 47th Street scheduled for the Madison Square Garden. * * * Got an elegant program from the Hansa Theatre of Hamburg. The Jour Harmony Kings were played up in grand style. Sorry I couldn't read a line. No good at German. But it looked grand. * * * The official Theatrical Guide is out. Gorgeous colored cover. If you are not in it, just too bad. The Theophilus Lewis has a big time feature article and Hugh Whipper, a theatrical chronicle. * * * Here are the girls who sailed with the London Show Boat Company Friday night on the Majestic: Doris Calbert, Viola Colston, Rose Austin, Glennie Cheesman, Corrine Maeux, Lois Parker, Rachel Beach, Roslyn Jackson, Noma Davis, Leonore Gadsden, Evelyn Dickerson, Ethel Taylor. * * * Have decorated another Broadway performer—Lucy Rhones. She is with Laouette Taylor in the John Tuerk production. The Furies. Will have to save my pennies to see it. * * While playing the Audubon Theatre, a casting director from the Fox Tel. Gramercy 2907 Complete Art Service Line Cuts and Half Tones Electros John P. Kennedy Engraving Co. 61 WEST 22nd STREET NEW YORK CITY Studios spied Paul Meers and now they are busy making photographic tests. Sounds like Hollywood bound. *** The Hall Johnson Negro Choir broadcasts April 16 over WEAF at 9:30 P.M. * * * On last Monday night the Krigwa Players under the direction of Charles Burroughs, completed a run of their play the "Aftermath" at the Triangle Theatre. The play, written by Mary Burrell, is a pathetic story of Negro life in a section of the South following the world war. The cast was a well selected group consisting of Mom Sue—Marion King, Sara Brown; Millie—Helen V. McIntosh, Rosanna Taylor, Ethel Bennit; John—Seigiea Bell; Brother Mosely—Charles Burroughs; Lonnie—James Brown; Miss Hawkins—Marjorie Foster The part of Mom Sue was especially well played by Marion King. Great praise goes to Helen McIntosh for her natural and very emotional acting. Her mellow voice is very beautiful and is indeed promising. The "Workers Theatre" a group of Russians, presented two plays dealing with labor, in collaboration with Krigwa. *** The Edgar Conor's Trio scored a glorious triumph at the Savoy last Thursday night. Their dancing was a revelation. The other two members are, Millie Collins and Clyde Parks. * * * Hilda Perleno, who sings out of the world, and Donald Heywood, noted author and composer, rendered several selections at the testimonial dinner tendered to Louis Scodron at the Hotel Commodore last Friday. * * * Judging from the applause which greeted them, they met with the approval of all those present. * * * The Irvin C. Miller himself, bless goodness, is appearing in Broadway Rastus in Baltimore. Somebody ill-he steps into the part. This same Broadway Rastus is one of the few shows of which the public never tires. It has won for itself the title of Harlem's "Uncle Tom's Cabin". * * * Donald Heywood, B. W. I. (Big Waffle Inhaler) recently gave a private recital (late at night). 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The Boxing Fathers of old Father Knick are part and parcel to the intrigues and intriguers who are shutting or rather have shut, bolted and barred the door of opportunity against the Aframerican prize fighters. This is undisputed fact and a disgrace of the Empire State. While the Boxing Commission has seen fit to order several matches and so-called elimination tournaments, I do not feel or desire them to become matchmakers, which is entirely out of their sphere of operations. But I do feel that when any matchmaker or promoter stages an elimination series of bouts, that that matchmaker or promoter should be compelled to let each and every candidate enter who may wish to, regardless to race, creed or color as so ordered by the Constitution of the United States. Old man Muldoon of the Commish, about as big a hypocrite as ever lived if he has been quoted rightly, chortles about "Fair Play" and etc., is opposed to mixed bouts. He professes to believe that mixed matches would cause riots and all that tommy rot. This being the case, it can readily be seen that the Aframerican has little chance with such a man officiating. It is my belief that part of the duties of the commission are to see that each and every one connected with the sport gets a fair deal and is given equal opportunity. Discrimination of any sort, practiced against any individual, group, class, nationality or race should not be tolerated by the commission, the attorney general nor the governor. Sunny Jim Wins Sunny Jim Williams, Walk Miller's new middleweight mitt-slinger, chalked up a comedy victory over Benny Ross in the semi-final bout of eight rounds at the New Madison Square Garden last Friday night. Outweighed some 13 pounds, the weights being 162 for Williams to 175 for Ross, the colored boy looked hopelessly over matched. Ross seemed (at least acted that way), he had something soft. He came from his corner in a jaunty confident manner while Sunny Jim seemed a bit timid. Ross missed his first lead and then Jim got busy. He bega slappig first with the left and then with the right, alternating or shifting from left to right positions in his bewildering attack. Ross was hopelessly puzzled and the puzzle became more complicated with each round. Before the fight had reached the half way mark, the crowd was in a riot of mirth as Ross swung desperately and missed a city mile. Jack Smith, former baseball star was fed an ebony gent in the usual build up program for white heavyweight prospects. And Mister Smith proceeded to batter the hungry gent of color into obliviation. Just whether Jack Rozier was eager to get paid and fill in with chicken and pork-chops or was paralized with fright, will never be known. But there's one thing we do know and that is, that this Rozier is not a fighter. This bout, scheduled for four heats, opened the Garden program of swat fest. FIGHT RESULTS Buffalo, N. Y., Tuesday.—Larry Gains, Canadian heavyweight champion, easily defeated Big Boy Peterson here last night in a ten round bout. Phila., Pa., Tuesday.—Allentown Joey Gans won handily from Jack Pry of New York in a fast ten round contest. Friday, April 6, 1928 PETER B. Bennie Butler e that the New York State Athletic rally known as the Boxing Commis-s out of geer and is not giving the protection that it should. The Box- Father Knick are part and parcel and intriguers who are shutting or oolted and barred the door of oppor- Aframerican prize fighters. This is d a disgrace of the Empire State. Celts Vanish Rens Before about 1,800 frantic basketball fans last Sunday evening, the Original Celtics defeated the Renaissance Big Five by a 38 to 28 score at the Renaissance Casino. The game was fast and well played with the visitors showing to advantage in the foul shooting. Bob Douglas' heroic little basketball army made a gallant fight against the famous world champions. The Celts were out to get revenge for the defeat sustained at the hands of the Aframerican champs, earlier in the season. As for the Rens, they were eager to make it two straight and fought with dogged determination. The "Big Five" led at the end of the first half, 18 to 14. Close guarding by the locals held the visitors in check. In this half, the defensive play of the home boys was brilliant. The failure of the world's champions to score during the first fifteen minutes may give some idea of the Rens defensive play. But in the second half, the ebony players weakened under the furious pace and Joe Barry and Denhert got away to pull the game out of the ashes of defeat and chalk up a glorious victory. Line-up and score: Line-up and score: CELTICS. G. F. P. Banks, rf..... 0 4 4 Holman, lf..... 2 4 8 Lipschick, c..... 2 2 6 Barry rg..... 3 2 8 Denhert, lf..... 3 6 12 Totals.....10 18 38 RENAISSANCE. G. F. P. Ricks, rf..... 5 2 12 Slocum, lf..... 2 0 4 Sanders, c..... 2 1 5 Jenkins, rg..... 0 1 1 Mayers, lg..... 1 2 4 Saitch, rg..... 0 2 2 Totals.....10 8 28 McVey Loses Fight Buffalo, N. Y., Saturday.—Jack McVey was disqualified in the second round here last night in his fight with Frankie Schoell (white), and the contest awarded to Schoell on a foul. MvVey had little trouble with his rival, ripping in stiff short arm blows to the body that had Frankie in distress before the first round was over. Schoell complained of being hit low but the referee ignored the first claim. Coming out for the second round, the colored middleweight started after the local favorite and had Frankie backing away from the boby whipping. A stiff punch under the heart took all the fight out of the Buffalo boy and he staggered away hardly able to stand. MvVey closed in and ripped three terrific short arm jolts to the body and Schoell toppled over on his face. His seconds quickly made a claim of foul which the referee recognized and gave the contest to Schoell. The weights were: McVey 156 $ \frac{1}{2} $ pounds and the same for Schoell. CELTICS. Savoy Presents Cotton Club THERE can be no doubt that practically all the civilized people of Harlem have gone Savoy. Young people like it because its lyrical atmosphere seems to reflect their own exuberant spirits. We older—er, we mature people like it because imingling with youth and sharing its diversions convince us that we are not as old as we look, bald spots, graying temples and crows' feet notwithstanding. The philosopher has said a man is as old as he feels. The moment he enters the Savoy he feels like a sophomore and you can't convince him it's an illusion. He has a better name for it—Savoy magic. The word magic, as all sophisticated people know, does not mean making something out of nothing. It is, rather, a clever manipulation of realties. When a magician wants to take a rabbit out of a hat he must first borrow somebody's derby. If He cannot obtain a hat he cannot perform the trick. Likewise when the charmed atmosphere of the Savoy makes a forty-year-old man feel like a twenty-year-old younster he knows it is because he had the spirit of youth in him all the time. The Savoy magic brought it to the surface where it could make him act frisky and impress the girls. Show any man a proposition like that and he is sold for life. Another feature that sells the Savoy is the policy of the management to offer frequent special attractions. And when they offer a special attraction it's really SPECIAL. Take Easter Monday night, for example. As a supercelebration of the passing of Lent the Savoy will present the Cotton Club Revue, the best show in the world, exactly as it is being performed every night at the Cotton Club, and four orchestras, including the only Duke Ellington and his band of master musicians. There is no better music in the city right now than that being supplied by the management of the Savoy, and with the addition of Duke Ellington who has long been recognized as one of the few outstanding musicians the race can boast of, it is a sure bet that no other amusement enterprise in the city will be able to compete with that offered by the Savoy. But the music while good, is not the sole attraction by any means. That revue from the Cotton Club itself will be worth the price of admission. Yes, that's the Savoy way. Surprises, surprises, surprises. Just when you figure that they have run out of novel innovations they spring something startling, entirely unsuspected. Just think of the many hundred of agreeable features they have presented to the dance lovers of the big town. Then wonder how they do it. And what's still more surprising. (is how they do it at such a low admission charge. That's something to think about, for it's never been done before. Now we have this Cotton Club Revue surprise. Cotton Club, famous for the ten wondrously fascinating winsome dancing maids, any one of whom would win a prize in any beauty contest. A cast of capable stars as principals, song birds, dancers and musicians. Speaking of musicians, if you want to hear one of the best night club orchestras in the city, then come to the Savoy Easter Monday night, April 9th, and hear Duke Ellington and his orchestra. My, my, my, how these fellows can play. What entrancing music. You'll never be a wall flower when this musical aggregation of entertainers hit it up. Then you'll know why the Cotton Club is so popular. Under the able directorship this famous old institution of Lenox Avenue and 142nd Street has a revue that's second to none. Each and every one in the cast would be a feature anywhere else, even (Continued on page 13) (Continued on page 13) The School Page Devoted To the Interests of Parent, Pupil and Teacher JAMES EGERT ALLEN, Editor FIELD Days are not far away hence active preparation is seen daily on the playgrounds of Public Schools No. 5, 89 and 139. The fleet-footed lads are expecting to lower some records in the P. S. A. L. this year. At "139" the career of Marion Miller will be long remembered. This season we are wondering if little Milton Somers will repeat his record for the 90 pounders. Over at "5" the "Hudson District Meet" is the chief topic of conversation. A bunch of determined lads are bent upon regaining some of the laurels that formerly came to their school. The Board of Education has given another day to the vacation stretch and you can get that the pupils will make good use of it. May the rabbit lay a sufficient quantity of eggs to furnish every pupil in Harlem is the wish of all well-wishers and worshippers of our coming generation. Kappas "Kap" Dr. Robinson SATURDAY night, March 31st will ever remain one of historical significance and revelry among the Omicron klansmen of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Under the direction of Polemarch Hemby of radio fame the noble klan conducted, through the barbaric realms, six simple sons of the plain into the chosen land of Greekdom. Lead by Dr. John W. Robinson, the efficient and energetic pastor of St. Mark's, our Harlem Negro Cathedral, these wild sons of Borneo, after a hectic evening at the Alpha Physical Club are now true and tried members of K. A. Psi. With the popular pastor, Theodore Hernandez and Lawrence Hunt of City College, Harold P. Gibbs, a wild and wooly Sophomore in New York University, Lorenzo J. Green, who sports a Master's degree from Columbia University and is now engaged in research work with Carter Woodson and Charles H. Wesley of Washington, and Harry Hipp, another Columbia master, were given the glad hand of fellowship. "Dark Tower" with the versatile Mrs. Rhea Finley, wife of Dr. John Finley, a fraternal brother, in charge, was the final stop. The gang had been augmented to a half-hundred by now and fun and more fun was in order. Cards were indulged in followed by the most delicious of food until gray dawn broke through the curtains to warn us of the "end of a perfect day." Science and "The Intercollegiates" ECHOES of Bryan and Fundamentalism were put to flight last Sunday when a scientific symposium was offered by the young college group of Harlem's intellectuals. Before an enthusiastic audience the scientific development in the field of physics was ably discussed by Mr. Bowen of Columbia University and development in the field of health and medicine and evolution were. discussed by Misses Spence and Stoute, two of our public school teachers respectively. Such a provoking program pregnant with thought merits the genuine approval of all liberal thinkers in the field of education and human welfare. New York "U" Meeting— THE recent dormitory and classification dispute that resulted in a policy of segregation towards a half dozen of our colored youth last September is still at white heat if one must judge by the mass meeting held at St. Mark's Church on Friday evening, March 30. The fiery attitude exhibited by the chair- School Page of Parent, Pupil and Teacher ALLEN, Editor man and his white supporters proves that the fight has just begun. For fearlessness, Richard Moore has no equal. For positiveness and fair play the white radicals have no pear. Out of it all, it is hoped that a satisfactory policy will evolve that will exemplify the spirit of Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia, when the famous "Freddy Wells" case arose in that cosmopolitan institution. Prizes Galore! THE Braithwaite School Contest and the Elks scholarships have been mentioned in our columns To this list must be added the ten scholarships available to graduates of our city high schools offered by Cooper Union to students interested in the field of engineering Here is an opportunity for boys with high scholarship marks to secure four years tuition in Peter Cooper's famous landmark of learning. Movies and Education SINCE the Yale University Chronological series of educational moving pictures have been offered to the Schools, a good deal of interest has been manifested in the learning value of the screen. Now mighty Harvard is entering the field to supplement the good work Yale is doing. Should the interest keep up, it will not be long before our boys and girls will be getting all their collegiate degrees by way of the cinema. "Uxtra! Uxtra! Uxtra!" GOV. "AL" SMITH has decided to keep our young paper heroes off the streets at night. The familiar cry of the young lad selling journals to support his mother or himself, must end when "day is done". The danger of truancy and juvenile delinquency will be considerably lessened by barring lads under twelve years altogether and stopping older boys at night says the popular "Al". Harlem Teachers Teaching MISS LUCILLE SPENCE, learned and devoted to research. MISS HILDA STOUTE, pleasant and popular with her gang. MR. ADOLPH HODGE, wedded to sports and the boys of "139". MISS AMELIA WILCHER, painstaking, exact and far-seeing. MISS ZENAIDE ANDERSON, artistic, coquettish and temperamental. MISS LOUISE LOGAN, ancestral, entertaining and liberal. MISS JESSIE FAUCET, bookish, "travelish" and stylish. MR. BOUCHET DAY, athletic and fond of home. MR. FRANK TURNER, staid, steady and secure. More next week. Great Egyptian Mystical Scientific Discoveries Mr. Amadu, who has studied in the Occult schools of Arcane, and who, by reason of the rigid discipline of those schools, has made visits to the heart of Africa to pass through the never ending invitations, mysteries, examinations, fastings, prayers and other secret rites, and has brought new information and a supply of those articles which can only be obtained from an initiate and a graduate of those schools of antiquity. Phone or call Mr. Amadu, 206 W. 129th St., (Suite 6), New York City, N. Y., Morningside 5287. SAVOY-TOPICS HERE'S A LITTLE tip. The Savoy entertains more clubs than any other institution in the city. Just look over the list of clubs that will take advantage of our profit sharing policy during the month of April. That in itself tells a story. Every Literary and Social Club Thursday, April 5th. The Gardenia Girls — Saturday, April 7th. Palmetto Benevolent League — Wednesday, April 11th. * * * Mystic Lodge No. 7, K. of P. — Thursday, April 12th. * * * Gala and Acme Social Club—Friday, April 13th. * * * Prosperity Club of Jupiter Lodge No. 10152—Saturday, April 14th. * * * New York Charity Bureau, Inc. — Tuesday, April 17th. Russell Sage Boys' Club—Wednesday, April 18th. * * * Ionic Social Club—Thursday, April 19th. * * * United Progressive Club—Friday, April 20th. * * * Cana Tabernacle No. 17—Wednesday, April 25th. ★ ★ ★ Metropolitan and Malah House of Ruth—Thursday, April 26th. * * * Hope Relief Society—Friday, April 27th. ```markdown ``` NOW YOU ARE convinced that there's no way but THE SAVOY WAY and THAT'S THE BEST and ONLY WAY. How about it friends. * * * AS FOR EASTER SUNDAY we'll expect you all to show up and show off that Easter suit. And don't forget that there's no better place than the SAVOY to display your new dress. * * WHILE AMERICA'S multi-millionaires will display their Easter creations at Palm Beach, all sensible folks of the big Metropolis will display their new Easter wear at the World's Finest Ballroom, the SAVOY. It is really a miniature Palm Beach, only more so and better. * * * Oh, don't forget the Cotton Club Revue Easter Monday night. We're going to give you a $2.50 floor show, beautiful girls, beautifully costumed and four red hot bands including the incomparable Duke Ellington Orchestra for 85 cents. That's the Savoy way and it can't be beat. HAVE YOU EVER heard Duke Ellington's band? Well, you owe it to yourself to hear the best in music. All we can do is book these big Broadway attractions, the rest is up to you. He'll be with us this coming Sunday, he and the Cotton Club Vamps. 'Nuff sed. * * * While the Cotton Club vamps have the reputation of being the best dressed and the best looking group in the city, we'll back our girls against them anytime. They don't come any better looking than the Savoy Hostesses and as for dressing, well, they just can't be beat. * * * And we have heard a great deal about this Duke Ellington and his musicians but we'll lose a few nickles, dimes and quarters on our musical entertainers when it comes to jazzing. Sure they know how, better than the best. Beauty Secrets By Mme. Sara Washington The Mind and Digestion IT may seem that the following subject may be out of place in an article devoted to beauty secrets, but when one considers that any long-continued disturbance of the human system is sure to react more or less on the health or the hair and skin, and while recognizing, of course, that the hair is of vastly less importance than the general health, there is no doubt of the fact that very many cases of loss of hair and skin disorders arise directly from, or are largely influenced by, some specific or general disturbance of the whole system. Therefore, the maintenance of the healthy condition of the skin, hair and of the general health go hand in hand. In fact, such articles are real beauty secrets. The condition of the mind during a meal exerts a strong influence on the amount of food demanded by the stomach, the digestion of it when swallowed, and its final utilization in building up new tissues and replacing old ones. While during the waking hours it is impossible for the mind to be at rest, it is perhaps most nearly so when engaged in light cheerful conversation on subjects of no serious importance, and it will generally be noticed that those persons who have the best digestions are those who are most easily diverted or amused, so that they can throw aside cares and worries and allow the full blood supply to be used in the process of digestion, instead of diverting a part of it to carry on a serious train of thought. Don't Read While Eating Reading of any kind, which not only occupies the mind, but the eyes, should not be indulged in during meals. The eyes are the most sensitive organs of the body and exert the most powerful influence of any on the condition of the mind and spirits. The passions, remorse, envy, jealousy, irritability, discontent and undue excitement of any kind, when indulged in while eating, acts in a threefold manner to the detriment of the health. They take away the appetite; they interfere with the digestion of the food that is taken and they prevent proper distribution of the nutriment that is finally assimilated. Manhattan Sick Members Frank, Crump, Elizah Gibbs, J. E. Paterson, Nathan Garrick, William Capres, D. D. Harriston, Archie Martin, Clarence Bush, Albert Frozier, Reginald Clark, Sam Patterson, H. Tait, W. H. Rhone, Chas. Mason, Thos. H. Ross, Thos. E. Clark, Wiliam C. Clark, Richard Green, Samuel Bassett, Isaac Dixon, Adolphus Clinton, Madison T. Brown, Augustus Ryan, George McClemon, Hary S. Davis, Wilbur Cohen, Richard Gadson and Malcolm Baskville. SPRING DRESSES $5.00 SPRING UP SUITS $9.00 Real Bargains in Full Fashioned Hoslory and Silk Underwear RAYBURN NOVELTY SHOPS, Inc. 130 W. 124th St., New York City AUTOS FOR HIRE NOTARY PUBLIC ESTWICK BROTHERS Undertakers and Embalmers LADY ATTENDANT 158 West 136th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone Bradhurst 0250 44 St. Felix Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone Nevins 0660 MARY LANE UNDERTAKER FREE FUNERAL PARLOR AND CHAPEL J. R. S. McLEOD, Mgr. Tel. Morningside 6368 112 WEST 133rd STREET BODIES SHIPPED TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD Backstage with Stagestruck (Continued from Page 10) Association moved into its office to the headquarters of the C. B. V. A. at 424 Lenox Axenue, New York City, on April 1. Managers of the theatres throughout the country who book Negro shows are offering their houses to the Association for their special Florence Mills Home Fund Day. * * * Jules Bledsoe had to miss Saturday matinee and evening. We can't have that. Here's wishing you the best luck ever. Hurry, hurry. Get well. * * * Dixie Jubilee Singers appeared with the Capital Family Sunday in their regular Sunday night concert. They used a special arrangement of Battle of Jerico and in keeping with Palm Sunday, "They Led My Lord Away". The male quartette sang "March Down to Jerdon." THE MAYBELLE MADELINE ODLUM is easily one of the outstanding chorines in the heart thrilling Keep Shufflin' now playing at Daly's 63rd Street Theatre. ```markdown ``` Robert H. Seel and James Perkins are in New York to secure musicians for their orchestras which tour the Orient and the Tropics. No, they did not bring the pretty Miss B. Van Der Hart with them. * * * Miss Eloise Johnson, hit of Lovely Lady, Edna Barr of Africanna and Miss Curry, the Chicago Song Bird, are rehearsing a Trio of harmony singing which is certainly going to be too bad. * * * Norman Talmadge has bought the movie rights to "Veils" and Donald Heywood is retained to do the movie score. And Antoine Sebilla, producer of Padlocks of 1927, has Heywood under contract to do the score of the Eugenic Child. * * * "Frankie" Watts, little alto songbird, is now entertaining at the Bamboo Inn, subbing for Margie Sipp, who is ill. * * * Rucker Perrin and company left for Philadelphia late Sunday to fill a week's engagement in the Quaker Metropolis. They expect to play New York in the very near By MISS FLORENCE MAYLIN (Formerly associated with Mme. Roy—Paris) IT is the little things that count." We accept and do not argue with facts which previous experience has proven to be true such as: a delicious, juicy steak cannot be cooked from a cheap, tough piece of meat; and a handsome dress cannot be made from cheese-cloth. But a good steak can be utterly spoilt if the small details of heating, seasoning and serving are not taken care of and a lovely dress may lose all its charm if the accessories and ornaments are not carefully worked out and planned. Again I must emphasize that money is not the important point, but plain good sense and taste. No matter how beautiful and smart a dress may be if the accessories of shoes, hose, gloves, hat and jewelry are not in harmony and in their place the whole effect is lost. Let me offer a few suggestions as to these details which are all important and either make or break a costume. First, I want to give you several general rules which can always be followed and which will tell people that you are of the initiated—that you are a loyal disciple not only of Dame Fashion, but of the high-priestess, Good Taste. Decide on the important note of your costume—is it the color, cut or material of the dress which you are proud of and want to emphasize. Whatever it is, all accessories must be toned in and subordinated to the dress. The shoes must be a neutral, harmonizing color and the hose of the proper shade of the hour. A most important warning about hose—better have them too dark than too light. A darker shade shows up a pretty leg and tones down an unattractive one. You should never wear more than two colors at the same time unless the dress is a figured print, though two or three good shades of one color are often permisable and lovely. (Continued in our next issue) future. Mr. Rucker said to a Tattler representative, that: "Our company will not depend on smut, suggestiveness or filth to get over. We are going to give the public something clean and wholesome, yet entertaining with superior musical numbers and real comedy." He spoke very highly of the Tattler editor, Theophilus Lewis, saying in part: "I'm glad to see someone with the courage to speak out against the conditions now existing." * * * Bessie Smith, famous "Blues" singer. will be seen at the Lafayette Theatre next week at the head of her newest revue, "Mississippi Days". Bessie Smith has always been one of the most popular of stage celebrities. This time, she is coming at the head of a revue of thirty-five well-known entertainers-by far the best offering with which she has ever been connected. During the week beginning April 16th, Fletcher Henderson and his famous band will be seen at the Lafayette Theatre in a musical comedy revue entitled "Jazz Fantasy". THE INTER-STATE TATTLER The Harlem School of Dress, Inc. Office .219 200 WEST 135th ST. Tel. Edge. 1725 FLORENCE MAYLIN, Director "GOOD CLOTHES ARE A SOCIAL DISTINCTION AND A BUSINESS ASSET" All Branches of Dressmaking, Cutting, Fitting, Draping and Patternmaking Taught for Personal and Professional Use Afternoon and Evening Classes— Direct Personal Instruction ENROLL NOW—PROFIT BY A VALUABLE TRAINING NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS HARRY PRAMPIN LAURA SCHOOL OF MUSIC Teaching Plano, Violin, Mandolin, Coronet, Tuba, Horn, Trembone, Claranet Saxaphone, Baritone, Voice Culture LESSONS IN THEORY OF MUSIC Practical training given to Pupils in School Band Orchestra 131 WEST 136th ST., N. 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Friday, April 6, 1928 Billious From BA DEAR BILL: I went to put my news in the must have put it in one of the considering it was put in the right for its not appearing. I went at ion show which was held at the body's benefit. My notes have be as I am able I will give you a sho Briefly the affair was held at the Fourth Regiment Armory on Thursday evening, March the fifteenth, nineteen hundred and twenty-eight. The manager and artist in charge of the arrangements was Mr. Sheldon Hoskins of whom it might be said no more artistic a personage has existed in Baltimore for many a day. The gowns were from Paris, the laces from Italy and the men's attire from Wales. All of the participants were local talent and were selected with about as much discretion as the two could afford. The ladies with few exceptions were good to look upon and would have been admirably suited for such an occasion if it had been possible to roll them around in rolling chairs. The judges were Messrs Robert J. Young, E. B. Taylor and H. Milton Gross, and it can be truly said of them they administered the estate with great precision and much credit to themselves. Practically the unanimous opinion is that they gave the prizes where they belonged. Miss Alma Rich received the prize for her division which was the fancy dress section. Miss Ruby West received the prize for the most unusual and distinctive costume. Mr. Henry Thomas received the prize for being the best dressed man. Mrs. Guy Jackson received the first prize for being the most most mostest more so than anybody else. As a matter of fact Mrs. Guy Jackson was so far above all the rest of the participants there was hardly any comparison. Mrs. H. Lee Shipley Uptown New York's FINEST APARTMENT HOUSE 75 St. Nicholas Pl. 3, 4 & 5 Rooms ```markdown ``` Where every room is privately arranged. French doors, Parquet floors, Sunken Bath Tubs, Showers, Modern Electric Fixtures and French Telephones Superintendent on Premises 17 room, steam and electric, Rent $130 $500 Cash Buys 14 room, bath, all improvements $2500 Buys Apartment House, Rent $5,000—Price $32,500 S. B. WALKER 200 West 125th St., New York Bradhurst 3677 Room 215 means in Alabama Indian, chief of all the Alabama herbs. But be that as it may, if Dr. Rhetta is from the Malay Archepeligo it would be more of the Alibi Kld's business. If he were a snake doctor and the two colored leaders wanted him that should be all necessary. However, I might call the two gentlemen's attention to the fact that when they were running for the council they often stated what they would do when they got there. They are now there under the most favorable conditions. With nine Republicans and nine Democrats in the council they could switch their votes and ruin all of the mayor's programs and would not have to stand by and beg him to put somebody on a cheap old school board. They may not know it but if they don't get somebody on some of these boards and get somebody some jobs, the people are not going to hold it against Bronering when he runs again but are going to ask for their "cans" and get them. Personally I never was in favor of any colored man over the age of fifty being in politics in this part of the country as they have some of that anti-bellum stuff in them that even arsenic can't remove. Can you beat it? Every member of the council with the exception of these two has a car so long he has to go around the block to turn around and here these poor fellows have a hard time keeping in car checks. Next time when election comes up, instead of sending them to the council we should send them to the "cut." P. S.—I forgot to tell you they tell me they are charging them twenty-five cents admission to see the new parsonage of Metropolitan church. Can you beat it? Savoy Presents Cotton Club (Continued from Page 11) on Broadway. That fascinating ensemble of dancing maids is without rival. These winsome little folks, almost all of whom have been stars with other theatrical organizations, are one of the best drilled units ever seen in action. Just how the Savoy obtained such a high class attraction is still a mystery. This revue is a two dollar show. Discounted at the Savoy for only 85 cents with this special feature at the regular popular price of admission. Their only request is that you come early as the revue will be put on at 11:30 sharp. But they don't want anybody to miss this great treat. By coming early, you'll have the advantage of selecting your place of comfortable observation. Of course it won't be compulsory to observe the revue. The four orchestras will provide the best music for all the dancing you are looking for, and in between times, if you have a partner whose eyes are more interesting than any revue can ever be—Well, everybody raves about those roomy, convenient chairs in the Savoy lounge, and you can use your judgment. Tel. Bradhurst 0146 Est. 1900 WIRING PRIVATE HOUSES APARTMENTS and STORES Motors Ventilators NATHAN ZOLINSKY 2286 Seventh Ave., N. Y. Baltimore, Md. It is no more than right to give credit where credit is due. Mr. Hoskins is a wonderful man when it comes to any thing like a fashion show. His conception of such an affair was wonderful in the extreme. All arrangements were carried out with perfection and as far as I am able to discern everything went off in first class order. A large and admiring crowd was on hand and the occasion was thoroughly enjoyed. Adversely it must be said most of those women in the show should have taken about five years training in how to walk. Most all of them seemed to be about to approach a clothes line with a wet wash in one arm. It is said "it takes three generations to make a gentleman" and then there can be a doubt. If that is so it must take seven generations to get that "wash tub hump" out of most of our women or at least most all of them who appeared in the fashion show. Mrs. Guy Jackson Mrs. H. Lee Shipley and Miss Pauline Jackson were exceptions to this rule, their deportment was par excellence but the rest of them should have had the "bum's rush" as far as walking is concerned. Bill, we are yet having trouble here know my ideas. Of course, you know my ideas. My ideas in this regard are old fashioned and out of date but they are my ideas just the same. I believe when the Democrat get in all Republicans from a street sweeper to the President should be thrown out and vice versa. This civil service stuff is all bunk and should go. My ideas about a candidate might also be reactionary but here they are. I think the candidate once he gets in should talk business with the people who put him in and nobody else. That stuff about all the people is also bunk. Our Mayor down here whose name happens to be William Bronering does not believe that way. He should be named "Kid Alibi". the loop hole man. When he wanted to get in son and McGuina were good men to get help from but once he is in he has to consult every Negro in Baltimore who makes over twenty dollars a week and can read and write. Emerson and McGuinn say they want Dr Rhetta on the school board. Instead of taking their word for it the Mayor is going to consider everybody in Baltimore first. When he read in the Tattler that Dr. Rhetta was from the Indies he thought he had it but the doctor sent down home to the reservation and got his papers. It seems he is just Indian and not West Indian. The word Chief Rret-ta 402 West 153rd St. (Southwest Cor. St. Nicholas Ave.) FOR RENT (CORNER APARTMENTS) 7 LARGE BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE ROOMS Steam, Electric, Elevator STEAM ELECTRIC ELEVATOR For inspection and terms see Supt. on premises By, by ...Pen Sketches... (Contributed through the courtesy of the publishers of "Who's Who In Colored America) EDUCATOR MRS. MARY EDWARD JOHNSON, who is a graduate of Atlanta University and after teaching in the Public Schools of Athens, Ga., for a number of years, came to New York in 1914 and with her husband founded two schools for preparatory training. These are private schools and offer boarding facilities. Strict supervision is in order and students are prepared for entrance to higher schools and colleges. One of these schools is located in Atlantic Highlands, N. J., and the other at 2042 5th Avenue, New York, N. Y. PIANO TEACHER ELLEN VIRGINIA THOMAS, who teaches piano in Indianapolis, organized and is the President of the Indiana State Association of Negro Musicians. In 1916 she won the national prize for composition on Negro Folk Songs conducted by the National Federation of Women's Clubs. ADDRESS: 1614 Cornell Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. ARTIST FAUSTINA EMMALINE TRIMBLE, who came to New York City a few years ago a stranger, and after work in Commercial Art at the Federal School of Commercial Designing, has succeeded in obtaining a number of consignments for commercial art work. She is on the staff of Messenger and other magazines and advertising agencies. Although born in New York City, she spent her early life in Cleveland, Ohio where she attended the Lakewood High School and the Cleveland School of Art. ADDRESS: 141 W. 139th Street, New York. N. Y. ELEC. ENGINEER WiLSON L. EVANS, who was a student at Riverview Military Academy, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in 1904 and after four years work at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass., received the degrees S.B. and E.E. (Electrical Engineer), now owns and conducts an up-to-date Electrical Appliance Division in Atlantic City. The trade name is "Evans Live Wire Service'. ADDRESS: 9 N. Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. DRUGGIST MAURICE B. DABNY, who owns and conducts two drug stores in Philadelphia, is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He started business in 1919 after enlisting in the U. S. Army and serving overseas in the Medical Department 368th Infantry. He is President of the Co-operative Retail Druggist Association of Philadelphia and chairman of the Pharmaceutical Section of the National Medical Association. The volume of his business may be estimated when he reports making 40,000 prescriptions since starting in business. ADDRESS: 649 N. 43rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. EDUCATOR JUDSON COLEMAN LAWRENCE, who graduated from Morris Brown University, received his D.D. degree in 1924, taught at Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Fla., for a number of years and was for 5 years Superintendent of Negro Schools in Monroe and Walton County, is now President of Central Park College. ADDRESS: Central Park College, Savannah, Ga. Page Thirteen EXECUTIVE MACEO A. THOMAS, who attended Lincoln University and graduated from Cornell University with B.S., Agriculture, in 1922, now holds down a very fine position in the office of the Dobbins Coal Co., 138th Street and Madison Avenue, New York City. Before coming to New York he taught at Lane College, Tuskegee where he started the College Course of Agriculture under Director Nubert and at Doughlass High School in Baltimore. He is a Trustee of Cardinal Gibbons Institute and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha since 1918. ADDRESS: 2 St. Nicholas Place, New York, N. Y. LAWYER G. EDWARD DICKERSON, who worked in a bootblack shop while attending Temple University and studying law, now holds the position of Assistant City Solicitor in Philadelphia, is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, President of John M. Langston Bar Association and a Trustee of BethuneCookman College. He received the degree of LL B. from Temple University in 1902 and has been engaged in the practice of law in the City of Philadelphia since then. ADDRESS: N. W. Corner 16th and Bainbridge Street. Philadelphia, Pa. 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. COT I MAN For Exceptional Values In New York REAL ESTATE 2303 SEVENTH AVE. New York City APARTMENTS FOR RENT 8 ROOMS—All improvements; Private—$80.00 3 ROOMS—All improvements; Private—$57.00 Fire Insurance HARLEM REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE, Inc. 2208 Seventh Avenue NEW YORK CITY Tel. 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CAPACITY 200 EXTRA FINE LOCATION FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS Friday, April 6, 1928 Atlantic C Alyss Mae IT is understood that this Easter to visitors and functions. Alrea pected to arrive from Washington places of even greater distances. A are at a premium, so those who are early to avoid the mad rush. * * * Seen strolling on the Boardwalk Sunday, looking all unnecessary and everything, was the one David Asbury, of Philly. Suppose he was trying to locate his bearings before Easter. * * * Among the numerous invitations out are those of the Benedicts. Their affair is April 12 and very righteous it will be. On Friday midnite until—the "S. E.'s" are pulling off a dance, which will be quite the affair of the holiday. The hostesses are Alice Banton, Norvell Major, Clarice Brooks, Mattie Bascom, Muriel Fortune and myself. THE CHILDREN'S HOLIDAYS Mme. L. APPLETON WALKER is one of Atlantic City's favorites. She has a sweet lyric soprano voice which has charmed many audiences in her recitals throughout the East. Lenore Scott is expecting as her Easter house guests, Fannie Howard of Bordentown and her heartbreaking twin brother, Horace C. Scott, of Washington. By the way, Lenore spent a most interesting Palm Sunday week-end in Washington, with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Emmitt Scott. *** Bessie Nelins of Trenton, N. J., and Marion Browne of Bordentown, are among the Easter guests expected to grace the shore. *** Mr. Willis Thompson of New York City, came down last weekend as guest of Buelah Kenner of 504 N. Indiana Avenue. Quite a delightful surprise for her. Public Phone, Marine 5308 WRIGHT'S "Something New, S. D. WRIGHT No. 1703 ARCTIC AVENU THE NEW YORK TIMES DR. HENRY D. HOLMES, formerly an assistant in gastro-entrology at the Harlem Hospital in New York City, continues his practice of medicine in Atlantic City, where he meets with much success. Ruth Scott, one of the shores' charming vamps, spent last weekend in New York, making rare purchases for Easter. My! My! My! *** Mrs. Joseph H. Harris, of 32 N. Indiana Avenue, has gone to Baltimore to attend the wedding of Miss Ethel C. Bundy, sister of Walter A. Bundy. Mrs. Harris will be away about three weeks, also visiting Washington, D. C. \* \* \* Mrs. Anna Davis of New York City, sister of Mrs. Mamie Winston, is visiting the seashore for a few days. * * * Mrs. Florence Cole Tolbert, noted singer, of Detroit, Mich, is at the shore as the guest of friends. * * * Mrs. Tolbert has just returned from a two years' period of extensive study in Italy. She gave several successful recitals in foreign countries. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Ford Dabney of New York are among the early Easter arrivals at the shore. They are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Chase. *** Atlantic City is much excited over the expected visit of the Night Hawk, from Uptown New Yorker, for Easter. From all evidence he'll really be a Night Hawk, for everything is being planned from midnight on. We hope to elevate him to the position of Grand Exalted Ruler of Night Hawks. Sorry Lady Nicotine can't make it, but she must remain in New York to witness the Cullen-DuBois nuptials. * * * So sorry to hear that Edythe Jenkins, Peggy Fortune, Clarice Barnes and Constance Milby are on the sick list. Here's hoping that Easter will find them up and doing. Dr. P. L. Hawkins is confined at his home because of illness. His many friends are anxious for his recovery. * * * Mrs. Peter J. P. Prettyman, 1716 Arctic Avenue, is visiting relatives and friends in Delaware. * * * Dr. Edward B. Terry, one of New Jersey's best known and capable physicians, is in Washington visiting his brother, Dr. E. Clayton Terry. Dr. Terry, who is a graduate of Howard Medical School, class of 1903, is enjoying his contact with mnay of his old friends. * * * The publicity committee of Negro Alumni associates met and completed plans for the Eight Annual Breakfast Prom on Easter Monday morning at the Recreation Center. The prom has come to be a favorite even during Easter holidays and there have been some anxious inquiries as to its continuance this year. * * * Howard. Lincoln and other colleges are sending their quota of old graduates back home for Easter and the prom. * * * The National Association of Negro College Women held its annual conference in Atlantic City on Friday and Saturday, March 30th and 31st. The sessions were held at the New Jersey Avenue school, both morning and afternoon. The delegates were the guests of the school at luncheon in the cafeteria on Friday. * * * Gama Ferguson, the shore's musical asset, is spending her vacation in Richmond, Va. Can you imagine anyone leaving Atlantic City at Easter time! * * * The Atlantic City Study Center, of which Julia Goens is president, had as its special dinner guest Tuesday evening, Aaron Douglas of New York. He represents the field of art, and captivated his audience until his interesting reminiscences. Wonderful eats, good music and toasts all went to make the affair a memorable one. * * * Mrs. Edna A. Weston has just returned from a delightful week's visit to New York City. \* \* \* Mrs. Richard M. Fowler, wife of Dr. Fowler, of 112 N. Indiana Avenue, entertained the graduates of the Indiana Avenue School last week. Everyone reports a bang up good time. * * * Monroe Dowling, a junior at Lincoln University, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dowling, of 328 N. Indiana Avenue. He plans doing Atlantic City down to the bricks during the holiday. *** Registered at the Lincoln Apartment Hotel last week were Mr. D. E. Faro, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. L. H. Jones, Philadelphia, Pa.. Mr. Wm. Buckner, Philadelphia, Pa.; Miss Marie Buschell, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. Alex Carey, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. James Hedgman, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. W. H. Robertston, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. Thos. D Harris, Pittsburg, Pa. EASTER GREETINGS LEWIS & EARLE Restaurant and Bakery 1537-9 Baltic Avenue ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. OPEN ALL YEAR Steam Heat, Room By Day Electric, Baths $1.50 Up European Plan HOTEL DUNBAR A Select Hotel For Colored People 126 N. N. CAROLINA AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Phone 9018 Lincoln University Theodore C. Valentine. EASTER vacation begins at Lincoln Friday, April 6th, and ends Tuesday, April 10th. And like every holiday period—whether it be for a day or a week—there will be mighty trek to Baltimore, to Washington, to Wilmington, to Philadelphia, to Jersey State and to New York. * * * Prom time is near and the power of the Juniors is soaring by leaps and bounds. Invitations are out and schemes to procure tuxedos, taxis and tip money are being manufactured hourly. The Juniors worked long and ardently to make this year's prom eclipse all previous affairs. Preceding the Prom are the Penn Relays, fraternity dances and the usual run of parties. After the Prom, the guests will continue their merry-making at the club Alabama. * * A line or two about the Lincoln Morgan game at Baltimore. * * * Morgan won the game, 25-21. but her rabble lost to the Lincoln rabble by a margin of fourteen teeth, three 'shiners' and a badly-mangled ear. There were a few scratches on the Lincolnites; however, we're not accusing the Morgan Co-eds, for this is the age of effeminate men. * * * Lincoln accused Morgan of using black jacks and beer bottles to which Morgan retorted that Lincoln had a nerve to want to win so far away from home. But Lincoln answered 'Home is where we hang out hats.' * * * Claude Morris, Julie Martin, Ted Battey, Bill Sinkler, Shorty Garter, Pud Waters, and Hugh Taylor were the Lincoln gladiators, but the Morgan supporters didn't seem to be so glad to see them; in fact if hurling bottles, kicks and punches have any significance, I think they told the Lincoln boys to go home. \* \* \* The Lincoln boys were usually stubborn that night. One case noticed was a Lincoln fellow refusing to take his foot up off a Morgan fellow's head, who in some unaccountable manner had chanced to find himself at this Lincoln fellow's feet. *** Some reports have it that there were about 100 Morgan supporters against thirty of the Lincoln rabble. Evidently they didn't count the Lincoln spirit. That was unfair on Lincoln's part not to have informed Morgan beforehand that the Lincoln spirit was making the trip. * * * Both sides shook hands afterwards. That is all those who came to before the game was over. 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