The Inter-State Tattler
Friday, May 4, 1928
New York, New York
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2294½ 7th Ave. S. W. Cor. 135th St.
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WITH A
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and a real beauty dancing ensembl eof winsome maids
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2369 SEVENTH AVENUE
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LEONARD E. KENERLY
General Manager
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The High Hatters
Friday, May 4, 1928
The editor of this page will appreciate and publish from time to time, articles sent in to the High Hats Editor, care of the Inter State Tattler. Your items must not be of a personal or vindictive nature, but written for a laugh. It is not our policy to permit the use of our columns for personal references or to aid any one's spiteful disposition. But we will appreciate humorous incidents that may have happened to your friend or even yourself. Now let's hear from you. This is your page so keep it clean.
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THE HANDSOME DUKE ELLINGTON stopped in last week to admonish Lady Nicotine for calling him handsome. The Lady looked him over in his correct English walker and sweetly replied: "I can't help it if you are the proper height and brown."
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AND TO THINK that little Aroma was cheating. We won't tell on you this time, but next time we catch you at the "Breakfast Dance" we're sure gonner tell.
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GUESS GLADYS MUSTER won. We saw her the next day around five in the evening, having breakfast. Guess we'll have to take up banjo pickin in order to horn in with the Gladys.
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HERE'S THE LOWEST lowdown on a High Hatter social entertainer, Hilda Perlino. She's doing a buck and swing now, entertaining at the Bamboo Inn, Hilda, Hilda, what next?
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VIRGINIA ERPAPPY RICK'S Virginia is sure some heartbreaker. Saw the sweet little mamma Sunday night wrapped in the arms of another. Wonder if she'll be able to exhaust the supply of males now loose in the big city?
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AL MOSBY SEEMS to be deeply interested in "Jackie" Young these days. What's the matter Al, with the other lovin' browns.
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BOB OF THE SAVOY is gettin' leaner and sadder looking every day. Better come home Del or the poor boy 'll worry himself to death.
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SOME ACCUSE THE Prepossessing Mrs. Harry Wills of being self-opinionated and possessing all the little demonds that goes with it. But they're all wet. If you were ever fortunate enough to "get in" on one of her little parties you would find that she is one of the most efficient hostesses in the game. Just ask Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Maceo Pinkard, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fisher about the large evening they spent last Saturday.
LUCILLE ROBINSON is still in the Village and no trouble.
THE CUTE LITTLE brown, Grace Brooks, is all smiles back with her daddy in her new apartment.
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BILL DEAN, the Harlem play boy, left this week for Chicago for a short vacation. Watch your step, old chap, the Chicago queens are so different.
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WILLIE MAE WILBANKS. Lucille Hawkins, a couple of charming vamps from the South, seem well acclimated since reaching New York. The N. Y. girls say they're no trouble.
NOTICE. FROM NOW ON the former Dewey Curtis will answer only to George Dewey Curtis. A
swank blue camel's hair coat may be the underlying cause.
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A FRIEND OF THE Chicago "Light' wrote us about a certain Betty Crouse, going wild over him. Wonder if the poor fish knows who the lady's eastern representative is?
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HENRY GILBERT of Cleveland and who parked his anatomy for over a year in our midst, is enroute back here again. Why, may we ask Henry? Is it because the Gordon Water is better here or are our maids the sweeter. And what's the matter with Cleveland?
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WONDER WHY THE "Slim Princess" makes so many trips to Baltimore? Or is it Philadelphia? The Maude Russell is some popular dancer. But then she's a Texas lassie and they sure are the class.
J. C. K.
MAE HOLMES hopes that folks will understand that she's sitting on the barrel, not "in it, and there's no danger of her even slipping in it. Fascinating Mae is a contestant in the Tattler's "New York To Paris Contest" starting this week. She expects all her friends to aid her.
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FLORENCE LATNEY, since she's been entertaining the "High Hatters" is so aristocratic these days. As for Edith (Jackie) Young, well when it comes to the High Hat, "Jackie" wears it down to a low gravy.
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THE RED AND EDGAR HAYES were in power early Sunday morning in Mexico. A lady member of the High Hatters worried the manager to death to find out the correct name of the "Red", who happens to be Sterling Grant.
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WHEN YOU SEE A MAN with another man's wife or you see a woman with another woman's husband, that aint news. But when you see a man with his own wife or a woman with her own husband, that's news.
KATY CRIPPEN, NOW THAT she's being sued for a divorce, has become socially prominent and how. She's due for a lot of publicity along with all the other big Ofay actresses.
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PAGE ALLEN IS SO pestered with these want-to-be "Daddy's" that life is becoming a burden. Well, remember Page, you told us
that the happiest days of your life were the past six months spent at the world's finest ballroom, the Savoy.
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EDDIE ARMSTEAD, POPULAR restauranteur, now catering to the "coffee and biscuit" patronage in the new Strivers Row (St. Nicholas Place) says he's going to Paris to collaborate with Wm. Anderson, operating an American kitchen in the Montmarte. His high-brow trade is evidently unprofitable.
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THE DEBONAIR GARLAND Patton of Letitia Brown fame is again back home—this time "sweet home," after a pleasing visit in Chicago. Although the gallant Garland is not carrying his correct bank roll, his friends wish him a hearty welcome.
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MRS. HARRY WILLS emphatically denies and brands as lies, the rumor that she and big Harry are on the outs. The "Brown Panther" as ole Harry was known in the heyday of his fighting career, may stage a comeback this summer. He has two shots in view.
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MARION JONES, CHARMING little stage beauty, who retired from the footlight to raise a family, has completed her task most successfully and is now a member of Lew Leslie's "Blackbirds". She is simply adorable and maternity has complimented her with no ills.
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DORA BELL, the tantalizing brown, and her daddy, Julius Purcell, motored to Asbury Park for the Lester's dance and believe us they pitched a righteous time. We are still wondering who the others in the party were.
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SINCE THE TWO MAJORIES were flashed on our cover (last week) we have had numerous inquiries as to who are the pretty children. That's pretty fair proof that the surest road to popularity, (if you're good looking) is to get your picture on the Tattler cover.
BILL GEORGE, POPULAR clubman, and well known manager of the Apex. Chicago, enjoyed a pleasant visit in the city as the guest of his colleague, Johnny Carey. Bill seems to like the flavor of the caresses of our dames and each time keeps 'em well in his clutches. One thing they are always glad to see Bill here as he
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PAULINE JOHNSON, PRETTY little doll of Boston, is handing a "mean" cigarette at the Capitol. One "bird" wanted to take away her cigarette rack so he could dance, but she said "no--this is strictly business."
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HILDA HAS HER PEDRO, now that George is not around. But what'll happen we just don't know when the George gets back in town. But at that, Hilda's fast at turning corners and how.
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THE FREDDY IVORY, tickler of Saparo's orchestra, h as more women than the law allows. He parked in front of the Tattler office the other day, making a date with a pretty pink. Some day the devil will catch up with you Freddy and oh my. Husbands get tired ever so often of being chewed in the back by you musicians.
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DOROTHY CONYERS, winner of the SAVOY Bathing Beauty Contest last summer, will strive to win first prize in the Tattler's "New York To Paris Contest" which begins this week.
WELL, WE SEE THAT the Dorothy, over whom Roy Ottley raved, has quit us flat to join a theatrical company. Dotty is a dancer and how.
FRANK COLLINS HAD to visit St. Louis last week and the wife is wondering why and hopes that the visit will be only a few days.
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Ha ha, oh well, that's the way with wives.
ETHEL BERNICE AND little May Bushy are creating a riot of envy among the shebas and teasing the sheiks in their too-bad Parisian ensembles. Atta ba-bee huh.
THE DO-RA-ME SISTERS, Edna and Helen who sing do-ra-me but get me-far-so, still think they're the big cheese. Helen ought to wear a Simmond's on her back. Would be rather convenient for her.
WE WOULD LIKE to know just what kind of gin George Lee drinks that made him try to whip the Alhambra Theatre back stage general manager and director.
THE QUEEN OF NEW Striver's Row (75 St. Nicholas Place) is much annoyed because her friends she alleges are so interested in the king's affairs. Hazel just sits on her throne and laughs and laughs at them.
MARIE DOVE, the charming little artist of the fantastic toe is again on Broadway. She looks fine and stands out like a loud speaker.
LEOLA LILLIARD, THE entiquette writer, is all smiles now that she will soon be on the "carpet". She expects the final decree 'fore long.
C. LUCKEYTHE ROBERTS, the little music master of Broadway, returned from a prosperous season spent in Palm Beach. Lucky motored back in his Marmon straight eight, in the pink of good health and happiness.
SAY CATHERINE YATES, wake up. Don't be no fool; Stanley is sweet on Miss Paige—don't you know it?
WE MET OUR GOOD friend Charley Lane dining with the real High Hatters Sunday evening at the Bamboo. Well, the girls went wild, for Charley is one of Washington's noted "butter and" men.
WE SAW DUDE ADAMS in a reculiar neighborhood the other day and t'was natural that we should wonder. "How come." Drop in the office Dude and tell us all.
THE COLUMN WISHES to make the following correction in reference to an item appearing in this column last week, to the effect that Anita Thompson had been charged with alienating the affections of Lee Shipley, the husband of Edna Deaver Shipley. It should have read Ruth Shipley not Edna Shipley. We offer our apologies to the parties concerned for the error.
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Actors, actresses and performers, in fact every member of the theatrical profession, know the value of publicity. It is not a matter of vanity, or self conceit, but purely a necessary business asset, in keeping with future fame and fortune.
Every successful artist, regardless of his or her line, appropriates a certain portion of his salary each year for publicity. It is just as vital and important for an artist to do this as it is for a manufacturer to advertise his products for a theatre manager to advertise his show for the restauranteur to advertise his food, et cetra. These expenses are paid out of the profits of this business.
trained experts for the purpose, known as "press F G. Snelson, Jr. agents", oftimes at an enormous expense.
Paying for publicity is a legitimate bill and just as reasonable as rent, light or any other utility. In fact such bills must be paid and are collectable by law, if necessary.
Very few of our performers pay such bills with the feeling that they are paying an honest debt. Most of them consider they are doing an act of charity when they pay for publicity. It is regrettable that so many of our foremost artists are stupid in this manner. They never hesitate when it comes to paying their garage bill, the jeweler, the dyer and cleaner, etc., but when they pay for an advertisement or a write-up, they think they are being robbed—police! help! murder, gosh, its absolutely ridiculous.
WORLD'S GREATEST COLORED SHOW Liberty Theatre West 42nd Street
Al Wilkins and Mike Riley, "The Midnite Steppers" who sailed March 14 for an European engagement are meeting with great success at the Cafe Casanova, Berlin, Germany. Their next engagement includes Hamburg, where they will remain the month of May to be followed by Follies Bergere in Paris.
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Directly following the benefit of the Florence Mills Memorial Fund in Chicago is the announcement of a midnight benefit to be held at the Howard Theatre, Washington, D. C. on May 8, under the direction of Bill (Bojangles) Robinson. Moss and Frye, Howard and Brown, Smith and Boatner, Chester and DeVere are among those who have consented to appear.
A. B.
known as "press F G. Snelson, Jr. as expense. Ultimate bill and just as reasonable pay. In fact such bills must be paid necessary. It pay such bills with the feeling of debt. Most of them consider it when they pay for publicity. It our foremost artists are stupid in rate when it comes to paying their care and cleaner, etc., but when they write-up, they think they are being ash, its absolutely ridiculous.
Alberta Hunter now taking the part in "Queenie," the role played by "Aunt Jemima" in the New York Symphony Company, in the London cast of "Show Boat" at the Drury Lane Theatre.
Pauline Jackson of the former "Rang Tang" was highly ovated at a benefit given in her behalf at the Royal, Baltimore. A talented list of home talent appeared on the program to a most appreciative audience. Pauline is raising funds to defray expenses of her proposed "swim" across the English Channel this summer.
J. Rosamond Johnson, composer, songwriter and singer of Spirituals, heads the bill at the Keith-Albee Orpheum, 51st St. next week.
Gladys Jackson, Upshaw and Johnson, George Greene, Al Baldwin, Thelma Porter and Buddy Deloach compose a company of entertainers who left San Francisco, Calif. recently for a tour of Honolulu, China and the Orient.
Fletcher Henderson and his Roseland Dance Orchestra are filling a number of one-night engagements around Baltimore and vicinity.
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"Mandy Green from New Orleans," with Blue Gold Beauty Chorus, Royal, Baltimore, Md.; Doc Straine presenting "Chocolate Scandal" featuring Sam "Bilo" Russell, Gibson's Standard, Philadelphia; Chappelle and Stinnette, "Levee Days," Pearl, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Jackle Young, clever little entertainer is now being featured at Bamboo Inn.
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Swan Micheaux, well-known motion picture director, is on a business tour stopping at Durham, N. C., enroute to Chicago via Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio cities.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
OSCAR POLK
NOTED character artist in the Wood's dramatic production "The Trial of Mary Dugan". Polk is the recipient of the highest praise by noted critics of the metropolitan dalies for his exceptional ability. He has been engaged to appear in another edition of the play which opens May 20th in Los Angeles, Cal.
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E. O. Grimes, Jr., general manager of Satin-Glo, who is specializing in beautifying the hair of stage beauties, with his representative, Marguerite Henneman, spent several days in the city in the interest of that product.
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Jacob Epstein, sculptor, recently completed a bronze bust of Paul Robeson which will be placed in the lobby of the Ziegfield Theatre, New York, Robeson is now appearing in the London production of "Show Boat."
Maud Russell, popular soubrette of "Keep Shufflin'," composed a song entitled "Gamblin' Fer Mah Money" which she will use in the production.
Alberta Pryme, Palmer Jones, Nelson Kincaid, Brome and Desverney, Hughie Walke, Kid Sneeze and Juan Harrison are still furnishing Broadway's "400" with mirth and music at Club Florence, West 48th Street.
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Exposition 4, Pantages, Toronto, Can.; Dotson, Pantages, Ogden, Utah; Buck and Bubbles, Lowe's, Toronto, Can.; Sunshine Sammy, Keith, Youngstown, Ohio.
Chilton and Thomas, Keith's, Lowell, Mass.; Harris and Van, Jefferson, New York; Cliff and Radcliffe, Fordham, N. Y.; Mamie Smith Revue, Capitol, Trenton, N. J.
Charlie Davis and his "Six Red Hots" of "Sidewalks of New York" closed their season last week in Chicago, Ill. "Honeymoon Lane" closes this Saturday in the Windy City.
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And A Strong Cast of Colored Players
CONTINUOUS SHOWING BEGINNING
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Usual Comedies, Serials and News Events
The Irvin C. Miller Productions are still the principal attractions on the road, and continue to win great favor. The week of April 30th finds "The Brown Skin Models" at the Frolic Theatre, Birmingham, Ala.; "Blue Baby" at the Koppin, Detroit, Mich.
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Dusty Fletcher and Grace Smith, recent additions to the "All Girl Revue," are being well received this week at the Roosevelt, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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"Broadway Rastus," in which Mr. Miller himself is appearing, created quite a record in Philadelphia last week and is moving to the Elmore, Pittsburgh, Pa. this week. Since the old master returned to the footlights they are crying for his show all over the country. They say that he is at his best.
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Noble Sissle's accompanist, Harry Revel, has been associated with him in the composing of several numbers, six of which have been published in the last three months of the leading music companies. Among which are the following: "Westward Bound," "Since You Have Left Me," "Nebraska," "What Do We Care," "Guiding Mo Back Home" and "Iris."
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Hilda Perlino, Florence Latney and Jackie Young, are struttin' their "mean" material at Bamboo Inn. They are well liked and their work is clever.
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Percy Colston, well known comedian, who underwent an operation recently a Belevue Hospital, is still in a critical condition. The profession wishes him a speedy recovery.
Slim Henderson, for some time Harlem's favorite comedian, is quite ill at his residence. Slim leaves the city soon for another location, in the hope of improving his health.
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Blanche Thompson, now managing the general offices of the Irvin C. Miller Productions, was a visitor in the Quaker City last week-end.
"Encore" in London Has to Say:
Since it was first presented at the Empire with Florence Mills in the cast, "Blackbirds" has lost none of its popularity. Crowded houses are seeing dancing, the like of which they will not see again for a long time. Eddie Hunter is a sterling comedian, who has an original style, and some very funny exclamations. The bulk of the "smart" dancing is left to Johnny Nitt, who claims to be the world's greatest
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tap dancer and we believe him. Williams and Taylor have a lot to do in the show and of course it is done with their usual excellence.
Layton and Johnstone head the bill at Leeds. Their wireless and gramophone reputation is enhanced when you hear and see these two clever artists in the flesh, as theirs is syncopation at its best.
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Johnny Hudgins, the original "Wawa" colored, silent comedian from "Blackbirds," arrived here after six months at the Moulin Rouge, Paris, and opened Monday in Variety at Holborn and cabaret at the Kit-Cat Restaurant with conspicuous success. He was glad to see so many friends and receive so many cables and wires of good wishes, and emphasizes his preference for English audiences, although he has played almost all over the Continent. Johnny will be remembered for his origination of the skating dance and the "Mwa Mwa" burlesque. His future movements are undecided, but he opens on Monday at the Alhambra. Johnny feels the lack of the revue all-colored atmosphere, and misses the friendship of that dear personality of Florence Mills.
Concert Artists
A joint recital of A. E. Nixon, baritone; H. Gallwey, violinist; and Owen D. Telfair, pianist and accompanist was held on Monday evening, at Grace Congregational Church.
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Olive Norman, coloratura soprano, gave a song recital on Thursday, April 26, at the Imperial Elks' Auditorium.
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Thomas R. Hall, baritone, with Luther E. Jones, pianist, assisted by Hall's Concert Singers, were heard Thursday night in an all-star concert held at the International Spirituals Temple, 116 West 133rd St.
The Hour of Negro Achievement over station W. A. B. C., Thursday, May 3rd, at 10:30 will be under the auspices of the Inter-collegiate Association.
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Lucile Spence, Phi Beta Kappa from Columbia University, will be the guest speaker and Ashton L. Sewell, vicepresident of the Association will be master of ceremonies. A particularly fine musical comedy has been arranged by Mr. Sewell. The artists who will appear are Ethel Clarke, Raymond Claymes, Elnorist Young, The Glee Club of the Choral Art Society, twenty male voices and Leslie Coles.
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Service Bell, baritone, was guest soloist at the Church of the Crucifixion Sunday. He was accompanied by Edward Margetson.
The Theatre
LAFAYETTE
Seventh Avenue at 132nd St. Tel. Morn. 1811
NOW PLAYING (UP TO SUNDAY, MAY 5)
ED. SMALLS'
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With
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AND AN AUGMENTED CAST
OF 35 POPULAR ARTISTS
AL
JOLSON
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NEXT WEEK—BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 7
EDITH WILSON HIGHTOWER TRIO
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“IVAN, THE TERRIBLE”
Friday, May 4, 1928 The
Harlem
AT THE LAFAYETTE Theatre this week, Ed Smalls' Paradise Revue hold forth and with a very good cast. Headed by Charlie Johnson's Paradise Ten, Alto Oates, Dewey Brown, Bea Foote, Blondina Stern, Sherman, White and little "Jazzbo" Hilliard, the Paradise Revue wins instant favor.
The musical and dancing part of the program is good on the whole but the comedy is a bit moss-eaten. This is no fault of the entertainers, who work with what they were given. The old rose bit which have been worked at this house by some company almost every four or fifth week, is again in evidence. Yet it gets a big laugh, which only goes to prove the ability of the performers to entertain.
All in all, the entertainment is good, with the work of the band and the female entertainers standing out in bold relief. The costumes of the chorus maids are attractive and the three stars know what to wear and how to wear their gowns.
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THE ALHAMBRA presentation for the week is winning constant favor of its patrons. "The dramatic vehicle. "The House of Lies" proved quite interesting indeed. A realistic, true to life orgy full of wit and humor, very halarious in tone. Fannie Laine, a new addition to the cast, plays the part of the true and unfaithful wife with exceptional ability, her delivery was real, positive and accurate. As usual Susie Sutton demonstrates her prowess cunningly. Criner and Thompson are always well received. Alice Gorgas should be complimented upon her continual improvement. It is impossible for one to overlook the much complimented Alhambra chorus, while Sandy Burns keeps 'em chuckling throughout the evening.
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AT THE LINCOLN is a continuation dramatic sketch entitled "The Murder of Eddie Griggs", another spectacular piece representing a sequel of "Within the Law" which was last week's offering. It is an interesting portrayal of treachery, deceit, blended cleverly with tears and mirth. Monte Hawley takes the leading role this week, and shows a great improvement. Ida still uses her soul stirring manner to great advantage. Lincoln patrons. judging from
LAFAY
Seventh Avenue at 132nd
NOW PLAYING (UP
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their applause seem to have developed a sudden admiration for the drama. The musical end of the show holds up well with John Mason, Rosa Henderson and Kitty Brown.
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DUSTY FLETCHER who joined the Alhambra Players this week, is one of the best of the younger black face comedians.
HURTIG AND SEAMON's presented Chubby Drisdale's "Red Hots" in a fast moving burlesque vehicle with a pretty nifty past. Miss Drisdale as Miss Red Hot and just raring to go is certainly a warm little worker, in there every second or so and then some more. She has a strong supporting cast and a fine chorus ensemble.
Billy Wallace, Les Dunn, Gaby Fields, Bill Pitzer, Ina Thomas, Gordon Rydon, Nellie Peterson and fifteen nifty looking chorus girls complete the company. The opening number by entire company is "Good-Bye Manhattan" as Miss Drisdale's "Red Hot's" get off on a world tour. Billy Wallace plays the part of Weary Watkins, a red hot boob and how. Gaby Fields is the redhot prima-donna and burning up. The others all fit nicely and aid in the entertainment creditably well.
Broadway
AND SO TO BED—(27th week) Roberta Brown, the brown of the play, holds forth at the Bijou Theatre. 45th Street, west of Broadway.
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"BOTTLED" is the newest name for the drama "Bottled in Bond" (5th week). Walter Robinson, the only race member in the cast, is being highly complimented in his character role. At the Boothe Theatre, 45th Street west of Broadway.
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BOX SEATS—(2nd week) Our favorite, Edna Thrower as the most proper of lady's maid at the Little Theatre. 44th Street, west of Broadway.
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COQUETTE—(25th week) The Abbie Mitchell doing a "mammy" at the Maxine Elliott Theatre. 39th Street, east of Broadway.
GOLDEN DAWN—(24th week) "Our Group" singing right down at Hammerstein's Theatre. Broadway at 53rd Street.
"HIM", a new drama at the Provincetown Playhouse, Greenwich Village, opened last week, featuring Hemsley Winfield and Goldie Steiner. They were praised in the highest terms by critics of the metropolitan dailies.
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KEEP SHUFFLIN—(10th week)
Moved to the Eltinge Theatre,
42nd Street, West o fBroadway,
Midnight Show Thursday.
MARCO MILLIONS—(11th week)
William Edmonson driving the slaves at the Guild Theatre. 52nd Street, west of Broadway.
SHOW BOAT—(19th week) The great Jules Bledsoe himself, at the Shubert Theatre. 44th Street, west of Broadway.
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THE FURIES—(20th week) At Shubert Theatre, 44th Street west of Broadway. Lucy Rhone, playing the part of the colored maid, is being well received.
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THE SHANNONS OF BROADWAY (32nd week) Lawrence Wilson portering at the Martin Beck Theatre. 46th Street, west of Broadway.
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THE TRIAL OF MARY DUGAN Oscar Polk does a mean piece of testifying at the National Theatre. 41st Street, west of Broadway.
126th Street and Seventh Avenue ALHAMBRA NOW PLAYING THIS WEEK
THREE GREAT SHOWS
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The House of Lies
ALHAMBRA
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Southbound
PHOTOPLAY FEATURE DON COLEMAN in "BOSS OF RUTHLESS ROOST"
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A Chinese Story of Love and Intrigue
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JUNE MACK, formerly of "The plates a return to the footlights
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hood Club’s Arabian Nights Carnival and Fashion Show, which
dragged. on and on until one o’clock, Friday night at the Manhattan
Casino, the umpteen members would howl simultaneously “Cats”. But
no fooling something must be done about thees Spanish Inquisitions
that are camauflaged by the name of Fashion Shows, We stand almost
anything in the garb of sweet charity, but there Is a limit to the en-
durance of even worms. .!It would seem that contrary to all rules,
the more fashion shows are given the more poorly they are managed.
According to the program, the show was to start at 8:45 but it be-
gan promptly at 11:00 P. M. And then, bless goodness, between
each of the twenty-eight numbers were intermissions of from five to
any amount of minutes.
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-As usual, Laura ‘Thomas was” the
outstanding manikin. She has the nec-
.essary figure, beauty and earriage to
display gowns, Sadye Chase, Florence
De Loach Richardson, Wilma Mason
and Mae Howard were close seconds.
The Russians and Roumanian dresses
wwere smart no end, and Mae’s hats
stunning. The gowns of the Du Bois-
Cullen wedding were the special fea-
tures. Lydia Holley represented the
pride, and Margaret Welmon, maid of
}ponor, and Anna Welmon and Roberta
Bosley of the original party completed
the group.
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In the boxes at the Handy Concert
Friday night were: John E. Nail, Sr.,
iMrs.-Geo. Chester Booth, Mr. and Mrs.
-3James Weldon Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.
‘Cecil McPherson, Mrs. Rosamond John-
jon and daughter, Mrs. Bertha Cotton,
rs. Emma Layton, Mrs. Sari Price
iPatton, Lloyd Thomas, Mrs. Bessic
Bearden, Mrs. John E. Nail, Jr., Hall
Jobnson, Donald Argus, Miguel Cor-
Jvarabias, Freddrick Groffe, Gordon
‘White, and Abbie Niles.
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mall's Paradise was a gay success
a new revue featuring Rea’ Foote
wes all the entertainment that one
desire along with the prope”
Charlie Jehyeun’s Band and a
MRS. WM. T:
FRANCIS, wife
of the Consul
General to Li-
beria, still de-
prives us of her
charming person-
ality and keeps
the company of
her distinguished
husband. St. Paul
joins us in gricv-
ing for her.
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‘gang of gis. Ievery inch of the Para-
dise was covered by tuxs and fine fea-
thers. On the floor were: Dr. and
Mrs. Oma Price, Virginia Smith, Archic
Morgan, Thelisie Thomas, Dr. Clifton
Randolph, Rosey Swain, Dr. Harold
Amos of Yonkers, Hersey Day (better
known as Rip), Mr. and Mrs. Bouchet
Day, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, Marie
Mahood, Bill Brown, Dr. Reuben
Young, Bea Jeffers of Atlantic City,
Dr. Hudson Sealy, Dr. Artrell Levy,
Mr. and Mrs. Deborah Levy, Lila Ed-
man, Kenneth Dunean, Wilbeminia
Adams, Cris Huiswood, Doris Mig-
nothe, Gardner Pinkette, Dr. Frank
Andrews, Alincita Johnston, Mr. and
Mrs. Curtis Hoine, Marion Jordon,
Jimmie Gladden, Dr. Marshall Ross,
Dr. Green of Washington, D. C., Dr.
Chester Chinn, and McCieary Stin-
nette.
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They sny that the third time ig.a
charm but that doesn't go for the Artic
Social Club. The fifth time about got
it for them. For last Wednesday they
gave the fifth and best dance of their
history at the Renaissance. I have al-
ways said that you couldn’t improve
on the appearance of the Renaissance
but that’s also out from now on. The
Artics had it decorated right down
with yellow and purple streamers that
formed a canopy from thé center of
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the floor to the lower promenade and
went around and around the upper
and lower ‘boxes, tali palms that
reached to the ceiling, and balloons
in alk colors. Each member had a box
which held the necessary liquids and
I don't mean in limited quantities.
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A grand march of the members gave
us an excellent opportunity to look
them over. Mr. Robert Sherman who
has been president for three years, led
the procession. ‘On his arm was Mrs.
Sherman in a beaded flesh chiffon.
Next came Mr. J. A. Meyers, the vice-
president, Mr. C .S. George, treasurer,
Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Uayling, corre-
sponding and _ financial secretaries,
(Mrs. Hayling wore a _ pink beaded
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The beautiful SARA
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LER, member of
the Artic Whist Club
who entertained at
breakfast following
the Artic formal
Wednesday night.
The guest of honor
was her sistcr, Mrs.
Pearl McGraw Har-
ris of Philadelphia.
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chiffon), Dr. MeCullen, Chaplin, Mr.
William Roach, business advisor and
Mrs, Roach, in blue and rose chiffon,
Mrs, Sara McGraw Butler in orchid
taifeta and tulle, Capt. RK. A. Plato
and Mrs. Plato who wore orchid georg-
ete, Mrs. Mattie Hunter in red chiffon,
Mr. Ambrose Simon, Mrs. Ray Hoffman
in white chiffon, studded with rhine-
stones and trimmed with ostrich, Mr.
A. H. Johnson, Major Wm. UH. Jack-
son, Mr. A. De Lawrence, Mrs. Pearl
Barkley who wore white satin beavily
rfinged, and Mr. Reginald Warner.
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Their guests included Dr, and Mrs.
John Riley, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Jeffer-
son, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lyles, Mrs.
Mary P. Logan, Mr. Louis Higgins,
Mr. and Mrs, Percy Brown, Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Greene, Mrs. C. Harris of
Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Jackson, Mrs, Shelton Brooks, Mrs.
Wilhemina Moore, Mrs. Jack Duncan,
Mrs. Fannie Woods, Mrs. Clara Hart,
Mrs. Margaret Reeves, Mrs. Mammie
Wright, Mr. and Mrs. De Knight, Mr.
Attie Morgan, George Fleming, Mr.
*23d Mrs. Joseph Sweeney, A. Manches-
ter, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Baynard, Ben
Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Greene,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gillis, Frank
Shipley, Ethel Murray, Myles A. Paige,
Enrique Cachemaille, Stella Johnson,
Mrs. De Loatch of Newark, Dr. Geo.
Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wil-
liams, Mr. and Mrs. John Yerguson,
Howard Browne, Lappierre Chandler,
Mrs. Myles, Mrs. Adelaide Whitney,
Mrs. A. Ellsworth, Mr. and Mrs. How-
ard Philps, Mrs. Johnny Powell, Mr.
George Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Boxall, Viola White, Mr. and Mrs
Robert Douglas, Mrs. William Garrett,
Mrs. Emma J. Murray, Mr, Arthur
Stewart. Mr. Montgomery.
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Certainly sorry that we did not get
an action picture of Francis Laster of
Spring Lake and her hostess, Bobby
Ibranch last week end. But the next
time she is in town, we hope to have
better luck,
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Sara McGraw Butler entertained at
breakfast immediately following the
Artic formal last Wednesday. Her
guests arrived well tempered by orange
blossoms and were immediately ushered
to a table Jaden down with cherry
blossoms in a graceful tall silver vase,
fruit cocktail, friend chicken a Ia Vir-
ginia with mushroom sauce, bacon and
eggs, creamed potatoes, hot rolls and
radishes. Lady Sara surrounded by
her silver service graced the heads of
her table and poured coffee. Next to
her sat the inimitable Aubrey Lyles
and Mrs. Lyles who is truly a Spanish
type. Mr. und Mrs, Robert Jackson,
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Lrown, Mr. and
Mrs. George Ferguson, Mrs. Mary Rowe
Logan, Mr. Louis Higgins, Mr. and
Mrs. White and Dr. and Mrs. Dismond
and the guest of honor, Mrs. Pearl
McGraw Harris of Philadelphia, the
sister and house guest over the week
end of Mrs. Butler, completed the
party. Mrs. Harris is the delightful
wife of Calvin Harris, bacteriologist
and taxidermist for the Zoological Gar-
den of Philadelphia.
'’he Turt Clib Tuxedo Dance at the
{enaissance last Tuesday was in real-
ity a formal prom to which only gen-
tiemen in tuxs were admitted, As is
characteristic of all Turf Club affairs,
the best of everything was the order
of the evening,
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Dorothy Harris is recuperating
among the peaches at Fort Valley. The
Jimmy seemed rather lonesome Fri-
@ay night at the Manhattan.
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Which reminds me Earl Johnson was
there on his own. Handsome Larry
Wilson appeared unattached and
Charlie Johnson dropped in from Bos-
ton doing a_ single.
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Frankye Dixon had an informal mu-
sical get to gether at her studio apart-
ment last week. Edna Mae Diggs,
student at Columbia, Olyve Mae
‘Thomas, teacher and student at N. ¥.
U., Wilda Gunn, artist and scholar-
ship holder for Fontainbleau.
Mrs. Stewart and Miss Dixon’s
mother and aunt, Clarence Desdunes,
Arthur Wilson, Walter Baker, Russell
Stewart, Tomer Lynch, Reginald Mit-
ehell, Archie Jones and William Ed-
monson were the clever Frankye’s
guests,
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Davis have
announced the wedding of their daugh-
ter Claudia Massey to Mr. John Gib-
son last February 29th. The newly-
weds will be at home in the Rocker-
fellow apartments after May 20th.
Mrs. Gibson is a teacher in the New
York Public Schools and Mr. Gibson
is a mail carrier,
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Mrs. Ellis Tippins of New Rochelle
entertained in New York last Thurs-
day with a luncheon and theatre party.
Mesdames Charles Hayne, Solomon
Smith and Daniel Turner of South Or-
ange were her guests.
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Mr. and Mrs. Gibson were lavishly
entertained at a wedding dinner by
Mrs. Willis at the Diggs Crystal Din-
ing Room on the evening of April 24th.
The following guests helped the bride
and groom celebrate: Rev. Miller, Mr.
and Mrs. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs, Martin,
Mr. and Mrs. Garcia, Mr. and Mrs,
Davis, Mr. C. Griffin, Miss Alston, Miss
Alston, Mr. and Mrs, Jenkins, Mr.
Alston, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Kneilson, Mrs.
Davidson.
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A Station W. A. B. C. last Thurs-
day the Negro Achievement
Hour under the auspices of Who's
Who in Colored America was de-
voted to the National Health Cir-
cle for Colored People, Inc. and
Miss Belle Davis who is the pres-
ent executive secretary. Dr. Louis
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KATHERINE SIMINGTOX
is the illustration of the ;opular
phrase, “Sweet and Pretty’.
T. Wright, president of the North
Harlem Medical Society, first ne-
gro physician to be appointed to
the surgical staff of Harlem Hos-
pital and chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee of the Circle, ac-
ted as Master of Ceremonies
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On the program with Miss Da-
v.s were Miss Minnie Brown, so-
Icist of St. Mark’s Church and a
well known concert artist who
sang “Stay Up in Heaven” and
“Hold On” as arranged by Hall
Johnson and “I Want to be Ready”
by Harry T. Burleigh; Beatrice
Anderson of the Student’s Guild
of Brooklyn who read Countee Cul-
len’s “Heritage”; Master David
Johnson, twelve year old violinist;
Mrs. Rebecca De Graffenroid Nor-
com, a former member of the Fisk
Glee Club, who sang _ Scott’s
“Winds of the South”; Lydia Ma-
son, noted pianist, thrice winner of
the Julliard Foundation prize, play-
ed Bamboola by Coleridge Taylor;
and Mr. H. A. Hunt, principal of
the Fort Valley High and Indus-
itrial School at Fort Valley,
Georgia where one of the field ex-
periments of the Circe is being con-
ducted. , 3 s
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Miss Davis who was graduated
from Fisk University and taught
school for fifteen years in the
South, has made a splendid record
for the Health Circle. An _ out-
growth of the Circle for Negro
War Relief, Inc., which was organ-
ized during the World War, the
present Circle has a constructive
health program which recruits,
educates and places colored women
in public health work and creates
among colored people themselves
an interest and sense of responsi-
bility in their own health problems.
Seven experiments in public health
are being carried on today by the
circle.
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Grand Exalted Ruler and Mrs.
J. Finley Wilson of Washington
and Mrs. Ida Atkins of Hampton,
Virginia were the house guests ot
the Binga Dismonds over the week
end. Mrs. Atkins, who is the aunt
of Dr. Dismond, is the widow of
the late Dr. William Atkins, Past
Grand Exalted Ruler. So it was
Bill this and Bill that at 252.
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- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wills were
the dinner guests Sunday of Mrs.
James Benjamin. Mrs. Wills is
tres chic these days in her new
Lincoln Special which Mr. Wills
presented to her for Easter.
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At the Savoy Wednesday May
9th the Brotherhood of Sleeping
Car Porters and maids are holding
forth. Give the gang a hand.
Tickets on sale at the Messenger
and Tattler offices. The same Sa-
voy. Sixty cents.
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after a four months tour of the
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Laura Gibbs is joining the host of May movers and is taking her Marvello Beauty Shoppe to 232 West 135th Street on May 5th.
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On Thursday night at Abyssinia Baptist Church the Community Forum of which Aaron Smith is president, presents the New York Federation of Women's Clubs in their first public program. The topic of the evening "The Companionate Marriage" and "Eugenic Baby" in Negro Family Life, was ably discussed by Alice Dunbar Nelson, James Egert Allen, Rev. John W. Robinson and H. W. Pope.
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The Twenty-first Annual Recital and Dance will be given by the Martin Smith Music School at Manhattan Casino on Friday, May 11th. As guest soloist the School will present Mr. Edward Margetson, the distinguished Pianist, Oscar Reid (tenor) a pupil of me. Selika. Gertrude Gardeen and Virginia Branum (dancers), and two young Violinists, Natalie Mc Call and Roland Walthall and a chorus of female voices under the careful leadership of Miss Minnie Brown. As usual there will be selections from the old masters played by the Junior Orchestra, under the direction of Miss Gertrude Martin and the Senior Symphony Orchstra, under the skillful baton of David I. Martin. The music for the dancing after the recital will be furnished by John C. Smith.
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Mrs. Jennie Livingston of Jacksonville is the guest of her sister, the attractive Wilma Mason. She came up especially for the R. E. P.'s and was royally entertained by Miss Wilma and her friends during her visit.
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A delightful birthday party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Titley last Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Edith Mordecai. The guests in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanford, Mr. S. Modecai, Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson and Mr. Francis, Miss Thalma Killingsworth of Washington.
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D. C., Miss Ruth Foster of Boston Mass., Miss Beatrice Davis of Rochester, N. Y., and Mr. Bowser of New York, Mr. Dickie Wells and Jimmy Mordecal, the well known dancing boys. Jimmy is the son of Mrs. Edith Mordecal. Mrs. Naomi Titley, who made a very charming hostess, was assisted by Mrs. Ruth Woods who is the daughter of the guest of honor.
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The "Guide Right Movement" of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in New York City operating under the auspices of Omicron chapter is urging all high school boys to register their names with them for vocational guidance instruction. A "stag" will be given in their honor on the evening of May 11 in the cafeteria rooms of St Mark's Methodist Church. Attention is also called to the big public meeting on Sunday afternoon, May 13, 3:30 P. M. in the main auditorium of St. Mark's, May 13, at which time prominent speakers and excellent music will be the main features. Ernest Hemby, tenor, and Polemarch of Omicron Chapter will make their initial debut to the Harlem public at this time.
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The regular monthly membership meeting of the West India Committee of America was held Sunday, April 29th. at the Lafayette Hall. The speakers included Dr. Reuben S. Young, Consellor Fitzgerald Phillips, Javan A. Steel, L. O. Robertson and Randolph P. Mercurius. Dr. Charles A. Petioni, chairman of the committee, presided. The report of the work done during the past month was read by the Secretary, A. M. Wendell Malliet.
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Mrs. Emma J. Muray and daughter, Ethel, entertained at dinner last Sunday, Mr. Robert Sherman, president of the Artic Whist Club, and wife, Mrs. Millicent Sherman, and Percy Reevey. The party went for a long drive through the country after dinner.
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Mrs. Aubrey L. Lyles of 917 W. 227th Street gave a delightful luncheon Sunday afternoon for Mrs. John W. Bonner, who has returned from Florida. The guests were: Mrs. Mary Rowe Logan, Mrs. Henry Williams. Mrs. Sarah
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THE CORNFLAKES was waxed poetical Concentrate on this:
Harken unto me, O genteel readers for news of the Younger "Simot Set" (Dun't Elk).
The Iota Theta Gamma Sorority composed of N. Y. U. girls gave their first formal at the Venetian Tea Room last Friday. "A goodly crowd" was there and as the saying goes "a good time, etc."
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The same night the younger set took part in the Utopia Fashion Show. Our Lorraine Braddicks went for a Camel Ride (a la Arabia). Adele Jones, Charlotte Mahood and Mae Jones were part of the Sultan's harem. A most charming in interpretive dance was rendered by Charlotte Mahood.
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Some of our girls who are attending Training School helped make the Parents' Exposition at the Grand Central Palace a success. Ray Olley was connected with the Physical Education Department and Edna Hazelwood with the Psychology Department.
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"Sweet Sixteen and Never Been Kissed" was the course of Kathryn Johnson's conversation Saturday when she celebrated her sixteenth birthday at her aunts. A few of New York's "Smot Set" attended, along with the Brooklyn celebrities.
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Kathryn is one of the most popular of the younger set in Brooklyn and she resides on Lafayette Ave.
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We do get intellectual sometimes Monday night Sadella Ten Eyck and I felt that way. We heard Christopher Marley speak on "The Wounded Oyster" at the library.
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"The rain was raining all around"—Stevenson—But we went him one better, over at my house Saturday night. Rain outside and paint and turpentine inside. Lollipops, Hershey Bars, Gum and Pretzels were in order.
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Aha! A... Soiree—ssh! Sunday night over to Sadella's. Plenty of chatter and delicious viands, later to the ice cream parlor.
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Peggy Abrams is getting to be a regular commuter, nowadays.
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Bob Payne, Roland Cunningham and some other Omega men traveled (by some means) to Philadelphia for the Omega formal and incidentally the Penn Relays.
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The "Gay Defenders," a new club of Brooklyn girls, gave their first invitational dansante at the Fair Weather Studios in Brooklyn Friday night. Miss Mary Coleman is chaperone. Thelma Gadston, Hortense Coleman, Jeanne Simmons, Vista Atkinson, Margaret Burrell, Lila Jefferies are among the members. Some of the invited guests who attended in spite of the rain were Edna Burge, Melba and Rowena Wells, Kathryn Johnson, Ruby Mossy, Mapel Hollings, Elsie Wilson and a few other girls of Brooklyn's charming fair sex. Barrett Johnson, Malcolm Johnson, Malcolm Fulcher, Emory Moore, Curle Monters, Freddie Bestmann, John Atkinson, Edmund Hendrickson, Ludwig Pardo, Cecil Wilson constituted the groups of gallant young men. It is needless to say that Brooklyn is looking forward already to another "Gay Defender" party.
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KATHRYN BROWNE complains that BROOKLYN has been exceptionally dull this week. Most of the natives are out of town, attending the Penn Relays and Omega Formal. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I could not attend. The Mrs. Burke Horne, Archie Glover, Emory Moore, Beauford Johnson, Malcom Johnson and Dorothea Mason are among those visiting the Quaker City.
Guess you all did not know about the new club that has been formed. The name, if you please, is the VARIETY CLUB. I am told their password is "Variety is the spice of life." Misses Helene Arline, Agnes Williams, and Pearl Herbert are among the members. Don't know any more about the
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Charlie
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club, but I will find out for you and let you know. Certainly sounds interesting.
Well, little Jean Henderson has foiled us again. He doesn't go to New Jersay as often as formally. He has found a nearer place, which he declares is almost as interesting. Go to it, Tiny Boy.
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Any patient would recover with such a clever little nurse as Miss Morton. She looks just too cute in her uniform.
Miss Virginia Groves spent the week end in Richmond, Va. Whoops my dear, only the rich can afford.
Saw Beatrice Walker and Winifred Mason at the Y. W. C. A. Sunday. Both are very popular young ladies, as well as talented.
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Miss Blanche Lee and Mr. Lane Laber are finding a few bumps in the road and Mr. Laber had to do a tall piece of explaining over the phone to smooth the bumps out.
No one is supposed to know this, but it is puzzling, how on earth the
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people of this burg manage to get around so frequently in the Big City. Take for instance Ginny and Midgle attending that, too bad party the MIDNITE ROUNDERS threw.
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Doesn't look like we are going to have much spring but James Yearwood, Percy De Frates and brother Eric, have taken advantage of the few good days by playing fast sets of tennis at Highland Courts.
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The Unholy Three and their escorts are planning a hike for May 30. They are advanced young persons and love the outdoor sports as well as the indoor sports, and excel in both.
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Who was with George McClammy at the Trioette Party. Tell us the latest, we are just dying to know.
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Just heard that Gladstone Hollar has become manager of a show. Can you beat that?
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A crochet frying pan will be awarded to the person who can tell us the whereabouts of the "Doins" of George (Continued on next page)
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. ) escorts... at the WALKER BUILD-
es ING, 108-110 West 136th Street,
(@ Tuesday Evening, May 8th, from 8 to
12. Demonstration and lecture by
Mrs. Marjorie Joyner, in the Beauty Shoppe, 8
P. M.
In THE STUDIO, lecture by Dr. P. M. Murray
on Sanitation and Hygienic Laws by State Board
of Health.
WALKER UNION and its benefits, explained
by Mrs. Alice C. Burnette, national organizer.
‘The N. A. A. C. P..and The Mme. C. J. Walker
: Mfg. Co. by Mr. Williams Pickens.
. CARD PLAYING in the card room, refresh-
ments in The Dark Tower.
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Hicks, Haven't seen him since | he
stopped paying his frequent visits at
2041 Fulton St.
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Isn’t Miss Juanita Harris just the
most delightful creature you have ever
met? And so conscientious too.
see
This year Miss Mabel Dabney, one
of Brooklyn’s most popular young
women and active in all civic move-
ments, won the automobile awarded
by the Y. M. C. A. Miss Daisey
Cromer ran a close second with the
Misses Dorothy Withers, Mamie John-
son and Waldine Williams following.
se @&
Malcolm Fulcher has one of those
Uttle adorable collegiate cars, “The
tin you love to touch.” He certainly
was making fast time down Sumner
Ave.
eee
-No news from the Park View. All
is quiet.
eee
Jimmie Stokes ran in from Lincoln
for the week end. Gorgeous man.
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Miss Hazel Thomas, one of Brook-
lyn’s leading society girls, bag been
confined to her home for the past week
due to illness. Here is to a speedy
recovery Hazel.
see
Jeanette Gould looked the picture of
health and the height of fashion last
Sunday.
see
Miss Estelle Morton and Fred Perry
attended the Nurses’ Alumni Formal
at Elks’ Imperial Auditorlum, Tuesday
evening.
see
I will be watching for my fellow-
countrymen at the Osbiny Formal at .
New. Star Casino, May 4th.
see
The Crystals Card Club are enter-
taining the 23rd of May at the Old ,
Folks’ Home. Expensive prizes will ,
pe awarded. J
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Helene Arline didn’t know that Ed- ¢
ward Braggs enjoyed indoor sports to. 2
Sonsequently she was late to the
Variety Club meeting and her place 1
vas occupied. e
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-The Ashland Place ¥. W. C. A. Is
resenting the “Moon Queen” at thelr §
‘arnival. It promises to be very good. f
t Is directed by the capable Miss Me. fi
‘rory, the Girls’ Secretary. r
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Heard a delicious piece of news from n
1a. Braggs but can’t breathe a word a
ntil next week. te
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ews. If you like it or if you have 6
ny news of your friends, relatives and m
ren yourself just send it to 335 Macon in
treet. te
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“URTIES RUTH writes us from
~ YONKERS that his first visit to
Bethany Evangelicai Luthrean Churel
last Tuesday to the entertainment giver
by the Lutheran choir at St. John’s
Lutheran Parish Hall thoroughly con-
vince him that Rev. W. O. Hill has
in his congregation some wonderful en-
tertainers, Three playlets were given,
and the audience just laughed and
laughed from the beginning to the end.
“Sisters’ Beaus’ was more than com-
ical, and “A Capable Servant” almost
caused the audience to go into histerics.
“The Problems of a- Housewife” was
presented very effcctively. A few very
sweet solos were sung by two of the
young ladies during the intermission.
ene
Mrs, P. G. Grant of Winston Salem,
N. C. returned to her home Sunday
after visiting her sister, Mrs. Sadie
Wooten, who has been sick for a num-
ber of weeks and is now convalescing.
ene
Rev. C. W. Walton, pastor of Bethany
A. M. E. Church, leaves for Chicago
about May 7th to attend the big con-
ference out there. He will return to
be here in time for the building fund
rally on the third Sunday.
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Miss Jessie Shelton of New York City
accompanied by Mr. William Gaines of
Yonkers spent the week-end with his
brother, Oliver, in Philadelphia, Pa.
sae
Service of St. Augustine Episcopal
Church, formerly located on Main St.
are now being held at St. John’s Epis-
copal Chapel, located off Getty Square,
every Sunday at 4 p. m.
soe
The family of the late Sarah LE.
Teneyck acknowledges with grateful
appreciation the kind expressions of
sympathy of their friends, particularly
the orders of the Eastern Star and
Masons and trustees of A. M. E. Zion
Church.
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CORNWALL LANDING, the natives —
spent the week-end in Harlem. Mrs.
yuBois and the pastor of Cornwall |
vere the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hen- j
lerson of Beacon, N. ¥. on Sunday, ‘
ud Mr. and Mrs. Miller attended the |
onvention of the Eastern Star which |
yas also held in New York this week- ¢
nd.
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WILLIAM JACKSON writes us from ]
YRACUSE that Elk Brother Brady, |
ormerly of Chicago, Ill, who has been |
1 this city for a couple of months, \
endered several solo selections at the |
. M. BE. Zion Church last Friday eve- ¢
ing at Bethany Baptist Church and e
tended a social function in Roches- F
ron Thursday evening. F
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Mrs. Mabel Anderson and family of
8 Harrison Street wish to thank the
any friends for their kindnesses dur- R
g the illness and death of their sis- ti
r, Mrs. Lela Edwards.
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qonee GREEN has oodles of V
news from Bridgeport this 2
sek. First of all she tells us that §
certain gentleman of her ac- a
aintance is getting much mail P
om the South.
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Miss Minerva Bingham of Jack- &
ROSSING the ocean has become a
C summer vogue during the past
three years. School teachers and stu-
dents have shown keen interest in for-
eign travel, as it is being urged and
highly endorsed by faculties and
Boards of Education all over the
country. 7
The Lattler is the first Race publica-
tion to encourage such travel among
our people by inaugurating the first
foreign tour as a prize to its readers.
Starting with this issue (May 4th)
the New York to Paris Free Excursion
‘trip Contest officially begins, and will
continue until August 4, 1928, at 12 p. m.
A most delightful trip has been se-
lected for the Grand First Prize afford-
ing its fortunate winner a tour through
the most interesting part of Central
Europe. The itinerary includes visits
to London, Brussels, The Rhine,
Lucerne and Liverpool, whereby thor-
oughly adequate programs of sight-
seeing are provided.
While in London a delightful motor
trip taken up the historic Thames val-
ley to beautiful Hampton Court, Wind-
sor Castle and Eton; in Paris a motor
trip to the celebrated Versailles, the
Battlefields, the cemeteries where the
World War dead are sleeping peace-
fully beneath the poppy ficlds “over
there”. It also embodies one of the
world’s most famous scenic routes;
the voyage down the Rhine from Bin-
sen to Cologne and a tour of Switzer-
land, with the beautiful resorts of
Interlaken and Lucerne, the mugniti-
cent, Gorge of Aare and Brunig Pass as
outstanding features,
‘This wonderful tour In the “Heart ot
Kurope” aside from the artistic scen-
‘ry and balmy weather represents a
xreat historic value especially signiti-
‘ant because of the ruins remaining
since the World War.
The second grand prize is very sim-
lar to the first, consuming 25 pleasunt
lays on Jand and sea. ‘The same sight-
ceing advantages are included in this
rip, in London, Brussels and Paris,
he accommodations are identical |
hroughout, and winner of the first
rize could arrange the tour, so that |
hey could travel together if desired.
The third prize is very convenient,
‘ith a selection of trip according te
he wishes of its winner. Canada has
yng been a most interesting play-
round for summer tourists, as is Cali- |
nia, as their climatic conditions are
0 ideal at that particular time of
car, taking one away from the suf-
wating heat that prevails in the
ics. Cuba, also is mentioned as a =
lggestion for such a trip.
The fourth and fifth prizes are easily
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Miss Lillian Pennington of 12:
Reef Road, Fairfield, Connecticut
entertained friends from New York
Greenwich, Connecticut ané
Bridgeport last Sunday.
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Miss Francis Montara enter.
tained the T. S. T. Club at her
home on Rennell Street last
Monday evening. The entire pro-
gram of the evening was given over
for the rehearsal of the revue to
be presented sometime in May
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Mrs. D. Pennington of Reef Road,
Fairfield, Conn., visited friends over
the week end in New York.
--Miss Margaret Clarke acted as
hostess to the B. Y. P. U. of the
Messiah Baptist Church last Thurs-
day evening at her home on 77
Fulton Street. Games were en-
joyed and a light repast was served
later in the evening.
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Mrs. M. J. Harris and her daugh-
ter Marion Harris are planning a
trip to New York City. Sunday
and also to spend a few days in
Newark, New Jersey as the guests
of Miss Marion Rice. Miss Marion
Harris will return to the Lincoln
Hospital to resume her course as
1 student nurse.
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The High School Club of the
Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the
y. W. C. A. gave a May Festival
ast Thursday. The rooms were
rery artistically decorated with
ue and gold the Club colors.
vames were the feature of the
ening. Miss Dorothy Bryant
president, Francis Eaton, Vice-
resident, Anna Kearney, Treas-
rer and Minerva Bingham, Sec. :
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Mrs. John Lancaster and Mrs. :
. Kimber visited friends and rela- |
ves in New York City recently. :
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Mrs. George Tarrar rendered a t
ery splendid sacred program at
1e Messiah Baptist Church last \
unday evening. Those on the 3
rogram was as follows. Mrs. ?
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hyllis Wheatley Quintet two se- i
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SAVOY-TOPICS WELL, IT WON'T be long now. Just who'll fire the first blast or broadside in the great battle of Jazz. Sunday, we don't know.
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IT'S·JUST AS APT to be any one of the six bands who will marshall forces at the SAVOY this coming May 6th for the most thrilling War of Notes that was ever staged.
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THIS IS ONE BATTLE that no one should be a slacker about. Your patriotism should be wetted to the keenest edge and your feet trained to the smallest fractional part of a second for the opening blah.
CHARLES BUCHANAN, manager of the Savoy. The man who declared the Jazz War.
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WE ARE SEEKING to draft every healthy man and woman, boy and girl for this affair Sunday night. If you have not registered, do so and do it quick before we feel compelled to send a squad of jazzmen after you.
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WHA'S THE USE of trying to duck this draft? Don't you know that music has charms to drive the blues away?
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AS A MATTER OF FACT, this coming battle of jazz is not so much a battle of jazz as a battle between the "Blues and Jazz" and Jazz is sure to win.
IF YOU ARE A SAVOYITE, we know that you 're not troubled with the "Blues", for that's one thing that we guarantee to cure you of. No Savoyite can suffer with the "Blues" if we know it.
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THE BLUES ONCE CAME forth to battle "Fess" Williams but quit in the first round. Fess and his brave boys just jumped on the blue army before they knew what it was all about and put 'em to rout.
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WELL, IF "FESS" COULD whip old gloom and the blues by himself, what'll happen if the enemy should dare try invade the Savoy with six such band leaders like Fletcher Henderson, Chic Webb. Alex Jackson, Charlie Johnson, Lloyd Scott to aid the "Fess."
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AND TO THINK THAT the "Fess" is coming all the way from Chicago to take part in this glorious battle of "Jazz". My, my, my.
NOT ONLY "FESS" but Alex Jackson and his band are invading New York and the Savoy, making a jump from Cincinnati, Ohio, to take part in the complete route of the "Blues." Oh boy and what a treat is in store for all dance lovers.
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FLETCHER HENDERSON and that Roseland aggregation have triumphed every time they met the army of gloom. These babies are known far and wide.
... Club Scribblings.... By HERBERT (Whitey) WHITE
THE big event in Club Circles this week was the Third Memorial Service and Anniversary of Henry Lincoln Johnson Lodge Number 630, I. B. P. O. E. of W. and Apex Temple number 387 at the home of Imperial Lodge last Sunday afternoon. A parade of Imperial Lodge Band and members of the Past Exalted Ruler's Council No. 1, the band and members of Henry Lincoln Johnson Lodge and the invited guests of Eureka Temple No. 22, S. B. Mitchell, State Grand Organizer, David McDaniel, State Deputy, Charles Magill, Special Deputy, James B. Allen, P. E. R., Exalted Ruler Andrew T. Mitchell and Manhattan Lodge No. 45, Exalted Ruler J. M. Washington and Brooklyn Lodge No. 32, Mrs. Ella Kimbough, Grand Daughter Trustee, Mrs. M. Crichlow, Organizer and Laura Williams, P. G. D. R. led the throng to the home.
The program was opened by Rev. A. C. Garner, Chaplain of the Lodge and the 369th Infantry. P. D. R. Violet W. Coleman introduced the master of ceremonies, J. Plunkett who in turn presented Samuel V. Mitchell; the Grand Exalted Ruler, J. Finley Wilson, who was the speaker of the afternoon and gave an inspiring address on the inception and development of Elkdom; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Lushington C. Jones who ably rendered Thanatopsis; the Bishop R. C. Barrow and Mesdames Smith and Cruse who sang a duet. The program closed with appropriate hymns by the order.
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That same evening the Eureka Temple 22 held its annual sermon at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at which the Rev. Dr. W. P. Hayes officiated.
On Monday night Empire Lodge No. 216 and Pyramid Temple No. 45 of I. B. P. O. E. of W. gave an educational entertainment and concert at the Huguenot School of New Rochelle. The speakers of the evening were Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson, Grand Deputy of Eastern District, David W. McDaniels and Grand Organizer of New York, Samuel B. Mitchell.
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Henry Lincoln Johnson Lodge entertained Grand Exalted Ruler and Mrs. J. Finley Wilson at dinner Sunday at the home of Exalted Ruler and Mrs. A. B. Crichlow. The party included Gordon Shepard, Special Deputy, Charles H. Joell, State Deputy J. M. Washington, E. R. of Brooklyn Lodge No. 52, David W. McDaniels, District Deputy, C. W. Brown, Samuel V. Mitchell, President N. Y. State Ass'n Mrs. Geraldyn Dismond, Charles T. Magill, Special State Deputy, Andrew T. Mitchell, Exalted Ruler of Manhattan Lodge and Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. Magill acted as toastmaster and while they devoured the delicious turkey dinner which Mrs. Chriclow had prepared a flow of oratory added to the thrills of the evening.
The Exclusive Clover Whist Club met at the home of Mr. Emery Redding at 441 Manhattan Avenue, April 21st, and rendered a birthday fete in honor of a prominent member. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ashur Pratt, Miss Rose Boone, Miss Mary Hill. Miss Floria McCutcheon, Miss Bradly, Miss Small, Mr. Samuel Crump, Mr. James Duval, Mrs. M. Smith furnished music for the evening assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas, Mr. Arthur Redding and Master Carleton Redding. John R. Bendisher, a news photographer, was among the guests. The hostess was Mrs. Harriet Covington, assisted by Hilda Bendisher. The party was a huge success. The club has a roster of more than a hundred members. Miss Bendisher who was lately with the Brown Skin models, entertained in her charming and dainty way.
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The Mah Jong Girls gave their Vicepresident a surprise party. She was the proud recipient of many beautiful presents. Among the guests were the members of the Sphinx Social Club. After being absent for a month our president was out with us. The girls are planning a spring dance.
The Bide-a-While Social came to
New York Monday night, April 23rd, and attended the Annual Soring Dance of Club of Twenty, held at the Manhattan Casino. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Paris, Mrs. Glen Brown, Miss Marie Jones, Miss Johnson, Ciciro Warner, Lee Washington, William Brown, Solomon Waters, Joseph Lindsey, Amelia Barney. All confess that they had an enjoyable time.
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A joint smoker was given Saturday evening at the Harlem Center building by the Grand Order of A. F. and A. S. R. M. A good time was had by all.
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An afternoon Tea was given for the benefit of the Georgia Circle No. One, New York City, at the residence of Mrs. B. Kirton, 232 West 147th Street, Apt. 5-N, on Sunday, April 29th, 1928 from 4 P. M. to 7 P. M.
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The Olympians Society Scholarship dance was given at the Imperial Auditorium, 160 West 129th Street, Wednesday evening, April 25, 1928. This dance was given to establish a Scholarship Fund from which the Society will donate a scholarship tenable at the Braithwaite Business School. The scholarship will be awarded at the June, 1928 Commencement and take effect at the beginning of the Fall Term, 1928. Music was furnished by the Nicholas Orchestra.
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Miss Eunice Walker was hostess to the Unique Exclusive Club last Thursday evening. The members present were Annie Middleton, president, Doris Leslie, Evelyn Houtman, Iris Reubel, Lillian Willis, Annie Sadler, Arline Woodley. The visitors of the evening included Carrie Raepos, president of the Beaux Art Club, Messrs. Geo. Dean, Thaddeus Brown of the Buffalo Club, Harry Williams, Carney Rook of the Jolly Fellows Club.
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The Jolly Fellows and Followers Club extend an invitation to all social clubs to inspect their newly decorated Black and White Club room, located at 36 West 135th Street.
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The Golden Pheasant's Club staged a farewell party in honor of its secretary, Sandy Taylor, who sailed for South America Monday morning. Mr. Louis Lesser was Master of Ceremonies. Bon Voyage, Sandy.
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The Four F's Club isn't satisfied with holding those big time parties in Harlem. Bob Bramett, the president, led a group of his members to Washington and staged a party. I'll say they did.
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The Hollywood Girls are planning a Masquerade Ball. Watch the columns of the Tattler for their advertisement.
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The Wee Wee Barton's Boys from the East Side entertained a group of West Side friends Sunday night at their Club house, 108 W. 100th Street. Sandwiches and tea were served between dances. Hail the next Mayor of Yorkville. Take your time Wee Wee.
The Clover Whist Club met at the home of its president, Arthur Pyatt. After planning a busy season for its Whist dinner and musical program. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Pyatt were hosts:
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At the Savoy Wednesday night, May 9th, we are having a bang up party for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and maids. In addition to the regular souvenirs which the Savoy gives every Wednesday, prizes will be offered by the Brotherhood and the Savoy for the club or person selling the greatest number of tickets over one hundred.
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Pleasure reigned supreme and times appeared as of old when the Club Grandeur Boys entertained with a hilarious party in honor of Club Ambassadeur Revue and orchestra, Connie's Inn Girls and Clarence Conway's Chateau orchestra. Paul Bass, Teddy Brown, and Frank Belt prove their ability of pleasing hosts and supplied all the gang with a delicious buffet supper and all that goes with it. Broadway Jones, Eubie Blake and Roal Banks contributed much towards the entertainment, which delighted the happy throng. Others present were, Ruth Krygar, Eubie Elake, Mr. and Mrs. Conaway, Dolores Vincent, Lorraine Harris, Howard Nelson, Lucille Smith, Samuel Burnham, John Hawkins. Freddie White, Sterling B. Conaway, Clarence Conaway, Harold Hatter, Dotty Rhodes, Walter Johnson, Dora White, Elizabeth White, Frank Radcliffe, George Phillips, Sammy Van Hurst, Susaye Brown, Red Grant, Floyd G. Nelson, Jr., and Johnny Dunn.
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ANOTHER bright spot has been added to the night life of Harlem by the grand opening of the Capitol Club, 575 Lenox Avenue, last Thursday evening. The old rendez-vous which has been the scene of many glorious times is again offering its many pleasures to the huge timers. Having been completely re-overhauled and redecorated the Capitol is in an artistic study in black and gold. Five huge sunbursts adorn the ceiling, giving it a comfy, homey appearance. A spacious new dance floor is effectively lighted by amber colored lamps.
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"Randolph Dixon the Inconoclast"
HEAVEN help you if you happen to of the above worthy who dish Tribune". After elevating us to the realm occupied by such as Grantl prolific pen weilder proceeds to test on the 'Renaissance Big Five' was given.
WERE MR. RANDOLPH on spi Ed Hughes, of Brooklyn Daily Time of the N. Y. Graphic; Walter St. De the inimitable "Tad" of Journal devoted practically all of their value they may be; he would no doubt re about the tactics employed by the came directly to us from one in a Big Five corporation who own the te
DIXON, SPLITS HAIR because in the spelling of 'Y-a-n-ce-y', so as to
There was something subtle in basketball star's name claims the said that I intended to let them in on at the fact 'Yangtse' and not Yancey w Pancho Villa?
IN THE ISSUE of the 'Tribune infallible gentleman refers to L-O-L of Nat Holman's Celtics as 'Lopschi his ballyhoo man get in touch with for to us, a rather dark skinned girl and for no good reason at all.
I'VE SAID MANY nice things a to the columns of the 'News' which broadcasted it through Associated Editor also.
THE BUGGY RIDE was great Dixon, when you come to our hamle courtesy in our Lincoln. Oh yes,—where we teach the boys the gentle
I help you if you happen to fall under the satisfaction above worthy who dishes out the readers of after elevating us to the same lofty position led by such as Grantland Rice, Rollo Wilson, weilder proceeds to tell the world that ourissance Big Five' was grossly distorted.
MR. RANDOLPH on speaking terms with suitor of Brooklyn Daily Times; Jim Jennings and Graphic; Walter St. Denis, of the Post; Jersie le "Tad" of Journal fame, who at various artificially all of their valuable space to our rank; he would no doubt realize that whatever wartics employed by the management of Quakay to us from one in a like capacity with the corporation who own the team.
SPLITS HAIR because a typographical error of 'Y-a-n-c-e-y', so as to make it appear 'Ya' as something subtle in our mind in mispelling dar's name claims the satirical Dixon,—could be used to let them in on a great secret that we mightse' and not Yancey was a ringer for Wu Hai?
ISSUE of the 'Tribune' under date of April gentleman refers to L-O-P-C-H-I-C-K, elongated man's Celtics as 'Lopschick'. I would petition a man get in touch with the Philly scribe rather dark skinned gentleman appears to good reason at all.
MANY nice things about Yancey and did as of the 'News' which I am no longer connect through Associated Negro Press for which
GGY RIDE was greatly appreciated, and so you come to our hamlet, we shall endeavor our Lincoln. Oh yes,—when in town drop in the reach the boys the gentle art of self defense.
HEAVEN help you if you happen to fall under the satirical diathema of the above worthy who dishes out the readers of "Philadelphia Tribune". After elevating us to the same lofty position in the sport realm occupied by such as Grantland Rice, Rollo Wilson, et al; this prolific pen weilder proceeds to tell the world that our recent article on the 'Renaissance Big Five' was grossly distorted.
WERE MR. RANDOLPH on speaking terms with such writers as Ed Hughes, of Brooklyn Daily Times; Jim Jennings and Ed. Sullivan, of the N. Y. Graphic; Walter St. Denis, of the Post; Jersey Jones, and the inimitable "Tad" of Journal fame, who at various times have devoted practically all of their valuable space to our rantings such as they may be; he would no doubt realize that whatever we had to say about the tactics employed by the management of Quaker City Elks, came directly to us from one in a like capacity with the Renaissance Big Five corporation who own the team.
DIXON, SPLITS HAIR because a typographical error was made in the spelling of 'Y-a-n-c-e-y', so as to make it appear 'Yangtse'.
There was something subtle in our mind in mispelling that young basketball star's name claims the satirical Dixon,—could it be possible that I intended to let them in on a great secret that would establish the fact 'Yangtse' and not Yancey was a ringer for Wu Fang Ward or Pancho Villa?
IN THE ISSUE of the 'Tribune' under date of April 19th, this infallible gentleman refers to L-O-P-C-H-I-C-K, elongated jumping ace of Nat Holman's Celtics as 'Lopschick'. I would petition 'Nat' to have his ballyhoo man get in touch with the Philly scribe immediately for to us, a rather dark skinned gentleman appears to be in hiding, and for no good reason at all.
I'VE SAID MANY nice things about Yancey and didn't confine it to the columns of the 'News' which I am no longer connected with, but broadcasted it through Associated Negro Press for which I am Sports Editor also.
THE BUGGY RIDE was greatly appreciated, and someday, Mr. Dixon, when you come to our hamlet, we shall endeavor to return the courtesy in our Lincoln. Oh yes,—when in town drop in the Y. M. C. A: where we teach the boys the gentle art of self defense.
"Johnny Capers Asks A Question"
JOHNNY, AS YOU know is the ache Band', George Capers of Alphas it or not, Johnny has fallen away to clate him with the sylph like figure pher's great Red and Black machines
AS YOU know is the brother of the efferves- george Capers of Alpha-Spartan fame. Wheth- enny has fallen away to a ton, and one would- in the sylph like figure who played on some o- rated and Black machines.
JOHNNY, AS YOU know is the brother of the effervescent 'Headache Band', George Capers of Alpha-Spartan fame. Whether you know it or not, Johnny has fallen away to a ton, and one would never associate him with the sylph like figure who played on some of St. Christopher's great Red and Black machines.
Listened to Rollo Wilson's Talk
HE WRITES a letter commenting great esteemed friend-Rollo We We'll print Johnny's views verba Alvin Moses
DS a letter commenting on that brilliant sceemed friend-Rollo Wilson of Pittsburg Ct at Johnny's views verbatim—let's go.
HE WRITES a letter commenting on that brilliant sport talk of great esteemed friend-Rollo Wilson of Pittsburg Courier fame.
Sporting Editor "Interstate Tattler",
Friend Al:—
Didn't Rollo put things over in great style over station W A B C, I know that you enjoyed it immensely. I noticed that he claimed that Langford was robbed of a decisin over Jack Johnson in his prime, and I was wondering if he had not erred in this instance. Will you be kind enough to look the matter up and straighten me out on the subject as I have had any number of arguments on that score, not a few of them heated. May I look for an early review of same through your columns?
Didn't Rollo put things over in g I know that you enjoyed it immense Langford was robbed of a decisin and I was wondering if he had not e kind enough to look the matter up and as I have had any number of argum them heated. May I look for an ea columns? Yours for
Iello put things over in great style over station you enjoyed it immensely. I noticed that he was robbed of a decisin over Jack Johnson in undering if he had not erred in this instance. To look the matter up and straighten me out on any number of arguments on that score, no May I look for an early review of same the
Yours for Sport,
THAT'S A TOUGH one Johnny, for we have seen the best sport minds in the land differ on that subject editorally. Back in 1906 this correspondent was but six years of age, so we are forced to print the actual story that appeared in a Chelsea, Mass., paper of that era. But before we do that, I want to say that during the time I staged that benefit for Sam Langford, he told Percy Brown and myself that Jack Johnson was the one man he always despised—but was never able to get a return match with after Johnson beat him in their only scrap. Perhaps this news item will tend to clarify the situation:—
Phil Edwards Dazzles Crowd at Classic Penn Relays
DESPITE THE FACT that he was unable to carry the silks of his University to a third Relay championship in the two-mile relay even that marked the first defeat of his mates in fifteen consecutive races; Phil Edwards stood out in these games with Charles Paddock and Tony Plansky.
The long striding running machine who represents N. Y. University, lived up to the nice things eastern sport scribes had said of him. As anchor man for the Violet, Phil soon won the fancy of the fashionable audience who stuck it out for the entire meeting despite the inclement weather Charley Major, another New York lad who high jumps for St. Benedicture College, figured in a four-cornered tie for the handsome gold medal and first prize. The high jumpers leaped the splendid height of 6 feet 1 inch although ankle deep in mud and slime. Watch these two lads in the Olympics.
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28 Passage Cardinet Paris, France.
Just a few lines to inquire about health. I have not written to you for quite some time due to the pressure of boxing engagements. You may be interested to know that I undertook two matches last month but one day apart. How
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On the 28th of March I defeated Holtkamp of Holland in three rounds (K. O.). and the following night licked Vessenoil of Italy, though I was given a draw in ten rounds.
There is an arrangement on foot to get me over to New York to train with Jack Dempsey, and if it culminates I expect to leave here by the end of June. Is it true that he has announced his permanent retirement, and am I being given the run around as they call it. Have developed a powerful left hook, thanks to your coaching. There is nothing strange in Paris except the forthcoming election campaign. The women are looking forward to an opportunity to vote, otherwise all is quiet.
How is Sam Langford, and John Lester Johnson, are they making any money? Florence joins me in very best regards to you and yours, "Cherie" (Signed) JACK TAYLOR.
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Lincoln Giants Win Two
The Lincoln Giants opened the Eastern Colored League at the Protectory Oval today, defeating the 1927 Eastern Colored League pennant winning Bacharach Giants, 4-2 and 10-3. The Lincoln Giants with their five new stars played snappy, smart baseball, the infield executing six double plays with lightning rapidity. The first game was decided on home runs by Carr, Scales and Gray.
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Jazz War Declared at the
Savoy Sunday, May 6th
Sor Ballroom Management de-
serves congratulations for present-
ing the opportunity to its patrons to
hear six wonderful bands actually raise
the roof with their melodies. In years
to come historians will record the day
of days when six of the world’s fa-
mous orchestras met on a common bat-
tlefield and jazzed their way into the
hearts of thousands of enthusiastic
dancers, each léader confident that he
will receive the public’s favor as ex-
pressed in the following interview that
makes us feel assurred that the brand
of music has never been equalled in the
history of the ballroom.
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LLOYD SCOTT, he says:
Great Scott: Sure I’m Lloyd Scott
and I’ve got this music battle cham-
pionship in the bag. Where do these
other guys come to think they blow
music out better than my orchestra.
I’ve told the folks who are running
this war, that I’m willing to give the
other bands a handicap of three pic-
colos and. four sour notes. That’s fair
ain’t it? Why, man alive, out in
Springfield, Ohio, where they had the
pleasure of having me born in, we
think nothing of blowing blue notes
into red hot music. Ya see, it’s nat-
ural, I'm a born general and my boys
and myself are hep to this war busi-
ness. Here’s a century note that says
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ALEX JACKSON, he says:
Of course, you know this is my first
war in New York in over five years.
Maybe you folks don’t know it, but
I've been driving people to dance, out
‘West where I come from. It’s no easy
racket for a stranger to come in and
cop a war.without any warming up,
but I'll do it. Once I get one up and
the other bands go down, I'll see that
there will be no long count. If I can’t
win this shebang in fifteen encores, I'll
be ashamed to return to Cincinnati.
Boy, I'll bet they miss me out there!
Especially the Misses, and the Mrs.
After I win this fight, I am going to
vacation in Iceland, having been com-
missioned to organize an orchestra
composed of sea lions. See ya at the
battle front Sunday, May 6th.
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FESS WILLIAMS, he says:
We can win this shindig minus our
musical instruments. I'll just nave
Hank Duncan get upon that stand and
harmonize a couple of low numbers
with himself. You know what that
means! We win! oy! We'll massacre
‘em. Between you and me these other
bands play sweet music, but when it
comes to saturating shieks and shebas
with salubrious spasms of syncopated
sonatas, you have to hand us the ap-
plause. The Royal Flushers will break
through a winner. Drop your dough
on us at even money. If you get odds,
it’s. a frame-up. This fight jtakes
place on Sunday, May 6th, doesn’t it?
When the final bell rings we'll be the
winners. Here's hoping the other
bands last the full 13 hours.
FLETCHER HENDERSON, he says:
My constituents. know that we are
the recognized jazz war champions.
Every year usurpers pretend to win
the crown from us. Each time we
have repulsed them. Why? The best
band wins! Now down at Roseland on
Broadway we simply goal the people
the way we play such music. We have
about five hundred orchestrations in
our old black bag, and we'll play every
one of them Sunday, May Cth, if we
have to do it. We're simply hot all
over. If we don’t win this fight black
bottom down, I’ll retire from public
life and I don’t mean I'm foolin’, Vote
for me and yow ll be with the winner.
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CHICK WEBB, he says:
Henderson, Williams, Johnson, Jack-
son, Scott, sure they play good music,
but if you’re asking me, I can blind-
fold the boys in my band and let ’em
punish melodiés from memory, ana
they’ll come down the line a winner
by a trombone slide. Chick Webb and
His Harlem Stompers, boy, that’s a
name to wear out shoes dancing too.
I'm not conceited or anything like
that, but when I stomp ‘em, they stay
stomped. Of course, this isn’t my idea
of a war. I don’t like the spectators
to see my latest patent for winning
music fights. If I lose this fight, 1
hayen’t got tbe slightest idea what my
alibi will be, unless that piano player
loses the keys of the piano. Wish me
luck, will you?
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CHARLIE JOHNSON, he says:
There’s very little I can say. What
ways we have of winning music wars
is nobody’s affair. We just go in and
play hot numbers and we're always a
cinch to win. This is the first time
we've ever been in a six-cornered bat-
tle, but we know what it’s all about.
The other five bands will know they've
been in a free-for-all after we get
finished tossing jazz at ’em. I'll be
working under a handicap, because one
of my sax players was playing such
music as we have on hand, when the
saxophone spoke back nasty words to
him and he’s so temperamental he
smashed the damthing. We'll have to
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THIS week we beg to introduce two features: the Better Business Show and the Penn Relays. The Better Business Show under the personal management of Mr. Sam Reading was a great success inspite of the unceasing inclement weather. The Palais Royal was the place. The booths were many. Each business concern vied with its neighbor for attractiveness. The favors were both useful and pretty. The entertainment was good. The Carter boys who furnished the music throughout each evening, played well. The Pageant of Progress featuring Ruth Thompson, Robert Jasper, Claudia Ross Stevenson, and a chorus of trained voices, was greatly appreciated.
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Friday, May 4, 1928
THIS week we beg to introduce Show and the Penn Relays. The personal management of Mr. Sam of the unceasing inclement weather. The booths were many. Each busi for attractiveness. The favors we tertainment was good. The Carr throughout each evening, played turing Ruth Thompson, Robert Jas chorus of trained voices, was gre
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Thursday, Women's night—Dr.
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Friday, newspaper night—E.
Washington Rhodes, Esq, presiding.
Saturday, future business men's
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Gladys Hawkins, Phyllis Taylor, Pinkie Ayres and Fannie Dutrie mille were among the many beautiful ladies seen in the booth. I thank them!
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Went by the Roadside. Charley Johnson had things going as they should go. Chippie Johnson, from Sunset Grill, Chicago, took the house by storm. He is truly a clever personality. Sid Stratton should be making records. The three musicians who played for us later tricked us. The guests from the Omega formal were well entertained. More power to the Roadside and our dear Charley.
Dropped in the Strand. What would Quakertown do without it? An attractive place, hospitable management, good music—out of this world. I can't remember when I have enjoyed a quartet more. I always did like Gerard Nelson. The Ten Arcadians are ten good reasons for displaying the proper affection. Upon second thought, five reasons rest on the
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For the Penn Relays, Miss Coolbreeze was so happy to see: Miss Constancia Wharton from Baltimore; Mrs. Mercedes Rector from Washington; Miss Elizabeth Stubbs from Wilmington; Messrs. Marcus Wheatland, Russel Minton, "Tony" Langston, Kenneth Jones, William Warrick, Frank Thorne from Howard University; Hot Papas "Puss" Saunders, "Burke" Horn, "Snake" Reid from Harlem; Miss "Sammy" Lomax from Washington; Mrs. Rhetta Braswell from Atlantic City; Dr. Binga Desmond from Uptown New York; Miss Fannie Vick from Montclair; Mr. Chester Hays from Cleveland; Mrs. Dempsey from Atlantic City, Miss Georgete Branch from 120th Seventh Avenue; Miss Ruth Walls, from all points East. Each possessed a pleasing personality. Please come again, "Philamendelphia" craves attention!
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Miss Mary James gave a most enjoyable dinner at the Marian Tea Room in honor of Mrs. Lydia Redd and Mrs. Dorothey Murphy. These charming ladies from Youngstown, O., were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Adger. The dinner was most delicious. The other guests were: Mr. George McClain, Mr. Charlie McClain and Mr. and Mrs. Adger.
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age, pretty women and too bad men were all in evidence. Who could give such a party? I wonder! No one better than the chick and charming Jean Jamison together with her perfectly marvelous and handsome husband Juice. When better parties are given they will give them—if you don't believe me ask Dr. H. B. Dismond or New York's own night hawk. Speaking of those enjoying the hospitality of this charming couple—let me see—can I remember? Oh, yes, I do recall Miss Edith P. McDougald, the beautiful Mrs. Mercedes Rector, of Washington, D. C., the vivacious Miss Bobbey Branch of N. Y. City, Lydia Stubbs, Ada Walls of Atlantic City, Constantia Wharton of Baltimore, Ruth Walls of Atlantic City, Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins, Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Lofton, Mr. Walter White of N. Y., Dr. Binga Dismond of N. Y., Mrs. Wheeler, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Stubbs, Miss Etta Burwell, Miss Pauline Young, Mr. John Hester, Dr. Joseph Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Lofton, Mr. Sabin Gaskill, Dr. Ted Morrison, and oh so many others—pardon my short memory span—how disgusting!
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And now for the Omega relay dance. A sharp dance, indeed. In fact so sharp that the famous Alpha night hawk of N. Y. really thought we was an Omega. The music was just wonderfull and although the weather was terrible, thus making people feel downhearted and out of sorts — the music was a quick reviver. A fast rival of old man Gordon. It was indeed a treat to look at such beautifully gowned women. Mrs. Rhetta Braswell was most becoming in a gown of yellow chiffon beaded in crystals. Miss Edith McDougald was as stately and charming as ever in a green chiffon with crystals and rhinestones. Miss Bobby Branche wore a parisienne creation of green metal cloth. Miss Helene Lassiter chose pink taffeta with hand painted flowers. Miss Helen Jane was quite pretty in a deep pink taffeta trimmed with a deeper shade of pink. Miss Ada Walls wore red velvet with shoes to match while her sister Miss Ruth was very cute in green chiffon and tulle. Mrs. Lorice Panell appeared in peach georgette. Mrs. Bessie Byrd radiated her magnetism in yellow flowered chiffon. Amongst others in the crowd, I remember Mr. and Mrs. George Amonetti, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Byrd, Dr. and Mrs. Panell, Dr. H. Binga Dismond of N. Y., Mrs. Helen Benson, Mrs. Eva Parker, Miss Gladys Hawkins, Mr. William Jackson, Mr. Jimmie Atkins, Mr. Alvin Janes, Mr. Sahin Gashkill and a host of others. May the Omega dances be closer together in the future.
EDET EFFIONG
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ELVERA on the wire—Hello, Galadi—Yes, I did have a sprained ankle, but I couldn't let anything so petty as that keep me indoors. But if you ever want to get the low down on your friends, just sprain an ankle or break your neck and become a "shut in" for a few days. Everybody will treek in to bring you the news.
The Fraternities and Sororities did themselves proud last week and it was a joy to attend their affairs. The Kappa Alpha Psi Formal at the Lincoln Colonnade last Monday was a dream. The Hall was exquisitely decorated. I got homesick when I recognized the Spanish patio in the center a carpet of grass with trees of cherry blossoms in tender green and sea-shell pink—with dainty palms nesting at their feet—a flowing fountain in the center with water curling upwards like a dream of old Versailles—the music hidden in a green Kiosko of foliage—and all flooded by spotlights of irridescent rays—this was the natural setting for the Kappa Alpha Psi Dance. The Social Committee—C. K. Brown, A. B. Howard, and Jack Plant, for the Students. Douglas Speaks, Perry Hamilton, Mayhugh and Graham for the Alumni, certainly spared no pains to make this one of the most beautiful dances of the season.
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Suppose we hang up the phone, if you want me to tell you who was there. Just run over and we can talk better. . . —Ah, here you are, and of course you want to hear about the gallant men, but my dear that Kappa Dance brought out some women of radiant beauty.
Miss Keren Blackburn was a dainty chromo in a Manon Lescant frock of black velvet and lace. Mrs. Douglass Speaks (Sarah Pelham) was magnificient in a period costume of taffetta in bouffant tiers of sheel-pink and sea foam white.
Miss Eula Simms wore a coral tinted directoire frock with bouffant skirt and applied floral designs. Mrs. Emory B. Smith was lovely in canary taffetta with insets of old black Spanish lace.
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Among those who danced to the throbing music were Dr. and Mrs. John Rector, Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Curtin, Dr. Lloyd Newman, Judge James A. Cobb, Dr. and Mrs. Merril Curtis, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Walter Garvin, Attorney and Mrs. Geo. E. C. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clifford, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Emory B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Wilkinson, Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Wheatland, Dr. and Mrs. M. Grant Lucas, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Willard M. Lane, Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Huggins, Dr. and Mrs. Burton Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Scott, Gwen Bennet and her newly acquired husband, Dr. Alfred Jackson, Miss Emily Johnson and Miss Louise Young of Baltimore, Miss Bobbie Turner, Miss Genevieve Francis, Miss Eula Sims, Miss Natalie Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Perkinson, Miss Bernice Ellis, Miss Caroline Calloway, Miss Bessie Russell, Miss Alice Bell, Miss Alleyne Harris, Miss Emily Coffey, Miss Harriette Stewart, Miss Jocelyn Johnson, Mr. Ira Cornelious, Mr. Ira Davis, Mr. Horace Scott, Mr. Heber Wharton, Mr. Cecil Cohen, Prof. Roy Tibbs, Dr. John Mitchell, Dr. John W. Mitchell, Mr. W. Mercer Cook, Mr. Theodore Lovelace, Mr. Charles West and Mr. Henry Lincoln Johnson (Link).
Mortimer Harris, that great booster for Kappa didn't get out to the dance, but has been hiking about with his new "shilleleh", saying to everyone,
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The Alpha Phi Alpha Formal on Wednesday, April 25, was quite "comme il faut." The decorations gave the effect of an Oriental Garden and the interlaced trellis festooned with ballons cast an exotic atmosphere over the salon. The intoxicating music charmed the dancers until the last pulsating strains called out that "The Day is Done".
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The frocks were the last word in chic and beauty. Mercedes Rector was scintillating in scarlet point d'esprit and naughty red moire slippers. A soft scarlet butterfly bow, diamond necklace and bracelets were the only accesories, save that one that nature so generously bestowed—that birthmark of a lock of shining silver hair.
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Pearl Curtis was alluring in soft gold point d'esprit in alternating tiers of irregular length, reaching in the back almost to the tops of her silver slippers.
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Exquisite Harriet Stewart whose poignant beauty is unique in any group, was bewitching in rose net and sequins, topping slippers of gold.
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Dr. and Mrs. Milton Francis, who are not so ubiquitous as most of us, gave dignity to the occasion. Beatrice Francis certainly brought back some resplendent togs from Europe, and wears them as to the manner born.
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Among others I glimpsed Dr. Dorothy Boulding, Miss Elizabeth West, Miss Adrienne Marshall, Mrs. Sallie Fisher Clark, Miss Alice Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ogle, Mr. Hillis Walters, Mr. Dave Grant, Mr. Charles West, "Shag' Hogan( Ira Davis (without a single cracker), Mr. and Dr. Herbert Marshall, who rumor has it, will soon be Mr. Charles Sanford accepting gifts of rice and old shoes.
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Dainty Evelyn Ellis blew in after the performance of "Porgy" and Edgar Pery of that cast also tripped the light fantastic. "Slim" Hamilton of Pittsburgh was vamped and revamped—and had to be presented to everybody.
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The Phi Delta Kappa Sorority Dance at Murray's Casino on Friday, April 27 ended the Fraternal affairs of the week, except for the dance of The Scrollers, the Kappa Pledgees held at the Frat House.
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So you see, Galadi, with all these affairs on foot, there was scant need for the individual hostess to do anything, and yet De Witt Perkinson, Bessie Nurse and Martha Cromwell Brent did entertain at separate Bridge parties. Incidentally, Frances Garvin could open an Art Shop with the number of prizes she has won.
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Hubert Delany passed through the city to and from the funeral of his father, Bishop Delany of Raleigh. Of course he visited the beautiful spot where his lovely wife Clarissa Scott, is resting.
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The local committee of N. A. A. C. P. threw a swell banquet for Nevill Thomas, its President on Saturday night. At that toime he received some well deserved praise for his earnest and determined work against governmental segregation.
—Sorry you've got to go, but I really am glad to get a little rest.
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SINCE Easter there has been quite minor dances, an occasional car music week and plenty, plenty, plea rains in Atlantic City—well that gathered a little from the debris.
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SINCE Easter there has been quite a dearth of social activities—a few minor dances, an occasional card party, preparations being made for music week and plenty, plenty, plenty of rain all week. And when it rains in Atlantic City—well that does settle it. But I think I've gathered a little from the debris. Now let me see—
The "eighth" wonder—Lenore Scott hasn't left the shore for two week-ends. Can you imagine it!
Mrs. Winstand of New York City is visiting her sister, Mrs. Marjorie Goldsmith of Artic Avenue. She is enjoying her stay with us.
Mrs. A. J. Jennings of 107 N. Penna. Avenue, spent last week end in New York City. the house guest of her sister, Mrs. Addie Moore.
Everette Johnson, one of the shore's social favorites, has returned from the Sunny South, where he enjoyed a thorough rest and also the hospitality of his many friends. Since his return he looks the picture of health and shows that he was the "victim" of good treatment.
Alston Burleigh and Mr. Mosely starred in "Abraham's Bosom", a play presented on Steel Pier last week. It had its premier performance here before taking the road and from all comments and criticisms. it is a play worth seeing. It was highly appreciated in Atlantic City.
Master John Brent, better known as "Buddie" Brent of New York City. is the house guest of our Norvell Major. I know that Cleveland, Ohio, will read this and weep.
Sarah Spencer Washington, Alice Randall and Laconia Fitzgerald motored to Asbury Park last week to attend the famous costume dance. They report a corking good time.
Rhetta Braswell went to Philadelphia to attend the social functions surrounding the Penn Relays. Of course she took in the Junior Prom, and is back still telling us of her exciting experiences. With her charm and grace, Rhetta captivates any group in which she happens to mingle.
Luella Claxton of Philly is with us for a few days. My! how glad we are to have her.
Paul Bush, for many years a resident of Atlantic City, is leaving us to take up permanent residence in Baltimore. How we all hate to see him go. But here's hoping he will pay us an occasional visit. Good-bye and good luck!
Mr. McPhearson of New York City is enjoying the seashore for a while. If you remember, he is the other half of the charming Dr. Gertrude Curtis McPhearson. Mr. McPhearson parked his grip at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dowling, 328 N. Indiana Avenue.
The kindergarten meeting of the Parent-Teacher association, held
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recently at the New Jersey Avenue school, had the largest attendance in the history of the association. About 900 parents and friends attended. When the curtain was drawn, 120 kiddies, seated on the floor of the gymnasium, presented themselves to the spectators. From that moment the children were in possession of the stage and delighted their parents and friends with their rhythms, games, dances, stories, while the kindergarten band played with all the assurance of a "grown-up" organization.
Miss Ella J. Hamilton, supervisor of primary grades, made the address of the evening. She explained the nature and purpose of kindergarten training, stating that it was an essential part of the education of every normal child. Dr. P. D Hawkins, of the board of education, congratulated the parents upon the splendid work of their children. Mrs. Mary Pitts, president of the association, presided and emphasized the importance of the annual "Get-Together Reception" to be held in June. The invocation was offered by Dr. William J. Perry, pastor of Asbury M. E. church.
The committee of teachers in charge consisted of: Mrs. Edith Dempsey, Miss Amaza P. Morris, Miss Mary Paige and Miss Clarice Barnes. Mrs. Anna Hayes, Mrs. Vivian Foston and Miss Austenia Sherman also gave splendid assistance.
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The concert given by the various musical clubs of the Borden town Manuel Training school Wednesday at the New Jersey Avenue school was highly appreciated by the tremendous crowd present. Every number of the well balanced program was well applauded.
The coming of the students was sponsored by the Atlantic City Bordentown School Club. Noticed in the vast throng were: Mr. and Mrs Robert Price Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Malone, Miss Marion La Cour, Mrs. Inez Reid, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Wright, Mrs. Mayme Wright, Dr. and Mrs. John Cardwell, Miss Whitlock. Mrs. Elizabeth Duffy, Mrs. John Malichi, Mrs. J. C. Thomas Miss Edith Holland, Everett Boney, Mrs. Harold C. Douglas, Lambert Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. James Hosic. Mrs. Eugene Banks and Miss Dorothy Rhodes and many others.
A distinctive and unique revue was the attraction at the Apollo Theatre, Monday, April 30. Lew Leslie's "Black Birds of 1928." This is the latest edition of the famous "Black Bird" revue, famous not only in this country, but also abroad. and while in London it had a private showing at Buckingham Palace for the King and Queen of England.
This time Mr. Leslie has gathered a great aggregation of colored performers, making it a fast, peppy affair of talent and personality. The cast was headed by Adelaide Hall, considered as the logical successor to the late Florence Mills, a mark of high distinction. There was also Aida Ward, who has appeared in leading parts in musical comedies before. The comedy is mainly in the hands of Tim Moore. Mr. Leslie's most recent discovery and who it is predicted will be one of the foremost colored comedians within the year.
The show was well attended and highly appreciated.
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The Liberty Hotel has recently established a new feature in its smoke candy shoppe. The manager, Mr. Howard Perringan, says it is a decided success. The little lady who will serve you is the charming Miss Harriet Lee.
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The stunning new Oldsmobile six which has just been purchased by Mr. Howard Perrigan of the Liberty is just too keen and "how".
Dr. V. M. Alexander, prominent physician of Philadelphia, paid a flying visit to Atlantic City a short time ago and registered at the Liberty.
Miss Florence V. Gross, secretary of the Liberty Apartment Hotel and assistant to Dr. J. Hurlong Scott, has resumed her duties in both offices after an absence of one week due to injuries received when she was run down by an automobile at Illinois and Pacific Aves.
Mr. "Bobby" Jones, head-bellman of the Liberty, spent the week in Philadelphia visiting his mother, Mrs. Agnes Jones.
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Nan Smith entertained the San Souci Club Thursday evening in the private and attractive Tea Room of Lee's Hotel. Everything was planned, served and carried out just right.
The brilliant ones showing how well they could play cards were: Emma Cardwell, first club prize; Sadie Davenport, second club prize; Emily Fowler, first guest prize; Elnora Terry, second guest prize, and Constance Motley, third guest price, and Zenolia Winstard, consolation prize. The rest of us were satisfied to enjoy the delectable service of lobster salad, rolls, pickles, olives, coffee, mints and strawberry short cake.
Those enjoying Nan's hospitality were Pearle Flipping, Emma Cardwell, Zella Barton, Sadie Davenport, Julia Scott, Estelle Lightfoot, Theressa Robinson, Alice Banton, Mattie Bascom, Norvell Major, Alyss Mae Hershaw, Amaza Morris Beatrice Childs. Edith Dempsey, Anna Hayes. Constance Milby, Carrie Esters, Etta Tucker, Mrs. Bailey, Eva Batey, Ethel Lucas, Hattie Battle, Emily Fowler. ZeZnalia Winstard, Marjorie Goldsmith, Mary Puckham Grace Modges, Emma Williams. Elnora Terry and Emma Goodwin. It was a mighty enjoyable affair and we were all loathe to leave when the midnight curfew was heard.
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On Thursday, April 26th, Mrs. Margaret Edwards and Mrs. Grace Boyd, as delegates of Atlantic City Clubs, motored to Roselle, N. J. to attend the Executive Session of the New Jersey State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. They were accompanied by Mrs. Marcelle Stafford and Mrs. Melvina Hale.
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The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey combined circus comes to Atlantic City this week. This is the first time this giant circus combination has been here, so if you don't meet us in these columns next week, you'll know we were all caught and caged as new freaks for the show.
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JIBES FROM THE BASEBALL TRIP THE Lincoln University baseball team took off from Rendall Field, under the guidance of Coach Morrison. Assistant Coach Walls, and Captain Ted Anderson, for a two weeks' sojourn in the sunny south by way of Baltimore, Washington, Richmond and points toward the equator.
In Durham the town folks claim that Lincoln had a wonderful baseball team—socially. Incidentally we took North Carolina State College by a score of 10-2; not so hot. Doc Panicky, Jiver Jackson, and Jit Taylor were assigned the task of looking out for the rookies: Sheep Jackson. Little Bear La Marr, Farmer Clark, Lefty Stanford, and Jerry Harmon. I assure you that we had our hands full. Hand how! Our manager. Little Napoleon Stamford and Johnny Redmond had all the women. However the rest of the team was a close second, losing by a couple of necks. I understand that the post office is shipping mail galore between Durham and Lincoln. The boys thought they were in heaven and that the Lord permitted the angels to come down to earth and romp awhile before returning to the ethereal regions.
Amidst sad farewells the gang hopped off for Greenboro to meet Horse Lane and the A. & T. College aggregation, but old Jupiter thought it advisable that Lincoln refrain from losing another ball game, and put on the old rain act, for three days. During this time the social lions led by Little Napoleon attended a theatrical party at the Carolina, and munched elephant food in the gallery, far above the fires of racial animosity, as one chap would have it. We then made a non-stop flight over Oxford, North Carolina, much to Charleston's sorrow because he happened to have a wonderful time there on his last trip, and landed in Lawrenceville, Virginia. The total population of this metropolis including cows and chickens ran way up into the staggering figures of one hundred and two. A four day loaf was passed here entertaining the teachers and buying out the local stores. In the meantime we split a two game series with Saint Paul. Julie Martin, the trainer, had plenty of time to shoot 'buzzards'.
From here the skipper took his weary way and fearier wards to Petersburg, the city of raving beauties. Men go there and grab a wife. There were 700 of these creatures and 699 of them were pretty, the other one was the matron. No doubt this accounted for the 24-8 score against us. Hampton, by the sea, Union, and Howard were also visited and a merry time was spent in each place. La Marr is still trying to figure out how much is a whole gang of nines. Doc Panicky threw this bombshell, "If Sir Walter Raleigh planted a colony in Raleigh, just when will the Mayflower bloom?" Dick Temple showed that he still is the most outstanding player on the team by his timely hitting and stuttering. A girl who did not know Dick was told that she could become better acquainted with him by reading the newspapers. Jit Taylor made the motion that Doc Panicky refrain from pitching and take over Julie Martin's job as head trainer down in old Virginia. Andy was wearing somebody's flower, they say the owner was a cute little Miss from Georgia, now personally I have no nickle in that slot. As the team approached the South Carolina border Geech Sinkler got down-right homesick but of course he says that he hails from Gotham. Clark had a sweet mamma one night, another in Durham and the next night another Lincolnite had her. Excuse my blush. To be sure all the 'dogs' and 'Gods' were hot time upperclassmen on this trip and were yearning to get back to Lincoln so they could turn the Junior Prom out. Now it's your time to laugh. Adios.
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WINTER is over, but the cold matter, since everything is continue, also the parties, wedding really kicking up her heels and good time must be had by all. A hope to tell you, and how!
WINTER is over, but the cold weather lingers on". But what does it matter, since everything is hotsy totsy now. The spring dances continue, also the parties, weddings and showers. The old town is really kicking up her heels and prancing along the road of gaeity. A good time must be had by all. Are we having it? Whoops my dear, I hope to tell you, and how!
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Its hard to decide what to tell about first, but I might just as well start with the "Frogs". Their fifth annual informal spring prom was just too tight and other expressions of praise. In telling you, that although Mrs. Maples' orchestra really broke 'em down, the folks would have had a good time just clapping their hands. They evidently knew they would have a glorious time and they did. A great big Frog reclined on the stage, and croaked out an occasional Hey! Hey! when the music got good.
All Chicago's elite was present I can't begin to mention the five hundred guests, but among those present were the Thorntons, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Glaner, the Burndys, Miss Wilda Kennedy, Miss Nancy Jaimeson, Mr. Lemuel MacDougal, the Gants, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Starks. Leana Denison, Mr. Frank Hailstolk. Miss Hortense Hall, Miss Billy Kyle, Mr. Hamilton Gant, George Cannon, Miss Mildred Raymond, Dr. Green, Miss Alma Raymond, Dr. Pascal E. Singleton, Miss Edith Allman. Dr. Gans. Miss Lillian Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Thompson, Miss Lilia Road, Miss Marion Shaw, and Dr. Harry Hines.
Mrs. Robert R. Jackson and Mrs. Chas. Green entertained with an elaborate 500 card party at the Appomatax Club. Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Green were hostesses to nineteen four guests. A delicious luncheon was served, amidst a lively bubble of chatter. This was due to the fact that almost everyone present was an old Chicagoan and each had many topics of mutual interest to discuss.
Miss Mildred Ware, popular young school teacher, entertained her many friends with a miscellaneous shower Saturday, April 28th. The guest of honor was Miss Adele
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weather lingers on". But what does it hotsy totsy now. The spring dance, dings and showers. The old town is prancing along the road of gaeity. Are we having it? Whoops my dear,
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Collins. Miss Phoebe Clanton graciously assisted Miss Collins in receiving her gifts. Miss Ware's home was prettily decorated in green and rose, the bridal colors. Whist was in order and three lovely prizes were awarded.
The guests were Miss Roma Lawson, Miss Wilda Kennedy, Miss Virginia Lewis, Miss Lucille Aihens. Miss Fredahelle Aihens, Miss Hortense Hall, Miss Nancy Jaimeson, Miss Billy Kyle, Miss Leana Denison, Miss Ellen Jackson, Miss Kathryn Gordon, Miss Josephine Anderson, Miss Phoebe Clanton, Miss Mary Clanton, Miss Alice Barker, Miss Adene De Luc, Miss Hazel Renfro. Miss Myrtle Collins, Miss Marguerite Lewis and Mesdames Burney. Watkins, Carson, Jordna and Grant.
The London Bridge Club, rather a ritzy name, eh wot? Remember the Undernold dance? Thursday, April 19th was the night. Connie entertained the club with a bridge party. It goes without saying that everyone enjoyed themselves. Just when the game grew interesting and a great deal of redoubling was going on. in walked Harry Scott, Louis Scott, Chick Coleman, and Ted Young. Of course the card game was discontinued. However the interruption was welcome and they all proceeded to make merry. The members of this club are the Misses Ellen Jackson. Helen Scott, Ruth Shoecraft, Edrina Gillispie, Martha Triggs, Katheryn Gordon, Addie McLeary, Jesse Robinson, Wilhemena Reed, and Consuella Young. Miss Helen Weir who has returned from Harvard was a guest.
Miss Edrina Gillespie celebrated her birthday by giving a dinner party. Her guests were the Misses Ruth Shoescraft, Helen Scott Harriet Harris and Fedara Harris. After dinner the girls went to the
Clever THELMA BLANTON makes the ladies of Chicago vie with the ladies on Fifth Avenue. And how she can push a needle.
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Regal accompanied by some mysterious young men. Now that's a deep dark secret and I can't tell you who the guy lotharios were because—well everybodies head isn't concrete, and some folks just must be bitten.
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I've been having trouble with my eyes, so has everyone else if they gazed upon the beautiful engagement rings of Miss Ellen Jackson and Miss Helen Weir. Gee—ain't
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Leaping Lena is no more. Sad n'touching but true. Dr. Wendell Green has a brand new Chevrolet that is just too cute.
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Miss Florence Draper "came down from around it" and showed some talent. She really had a tight little party Wednesday night. Bridge and poker were the side events of the evening. The crowning glory of the party was the perfectly divine luncheon served. Um! boy was it good! The guests were Miss Nancy Jaimison, Mr. Lemuel Mac Dougal, Miss Hilda Stokes, Mr. Dave Ross, Miss Francis Baker, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Draper, Miss Leana Denison, Mr. Frank L. Hailstolk, Jr.. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Burney, and Mr. Hamilton Gant. The punch was not spiked but regardless of that one had a great time.
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Mrs. Harry Horsley was hostess to the "Pals" Saturday evening, April 21st. Just think this club is composed of husbands and wives. That really is a boost for matrimony. A lovely thing!
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A benefit dance for the Phyllis Wheatley Home was given at the beautiful Savoy ballroom. April 24. The spirit of Phyllis Wheatley was depicted by interpretive dancing, namely, The Founders. Fantasia The Founders Fantasia told of the life, the struggle and the self denial attendant to those men and women honored for their contribution to society. The pupils of the Mary Bruce School f Dancing and Hazel Thompson, Davis School of Dancing, depicted the scenes and characters of Mother Civics. Philanthropy Soldiers, Beauty, Prosperity, Light, Fraternalism, Spirit of Phyllis Wheatley, and the Founders Fantasia. The object of the Phyllis Wheatley Home Association is to provide and maintain a home which will solve the problem of the colored girl or woman of good character who comes to Chicago for the purpose of advancement.
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Another visit has been paid by the Stork. Mrs. Huesten Scirvish has a fine baby girl now to keep the company of her young son.
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Mrs. Hugh Thornton won another prize at Mrs. Robert Taylors' bridge prize. Now Bessie, what the gang wants to know is—How Come?
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Atty. Herman E. Moore has returned home after a brief stay in Springfield, Ill. Atty. Moore was a delegate to the National convention.
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The Omega spring formal given by the Sigma Omega and Iota chapters was decidedly a social knockout. The hall was decorated in the colors of the fraternity, old gold and purple. Mrs. Maple's orchestra really rendered the correct jazz. All Chicago's elite turned out in full and everyone seemed to be of the same opinion—a delightful dance.
Miss Ruth Jewell is ill with scarlet fever, but the latest report is that she is improving steadily. Miss Jewell has been attending the Chicago Normal College. and is a very popular member of the younger social group.
"CHICAGO After Midnight", remember that movie?—well, I want to tell you about Chicago after midnight—last Thursday—Jazzmania broke loose at the Regal Theatre and the Savoy. To get what I mean, Bill Bojangles Robinson's Midnight show for the benefit of the Florence Mills Memorial Fund went over with a bang. Stars and superstars vied to out do each other in their specialties. Music, Jazz and Classica filled the theatre. Then after the performance at the Regal, stars and audience moved next door to the Savoy to carry on until the break of dawn in the benefit breakfast dance given for the Fund.
THE LADY
The inimitable NORA RAY who makes the Apex the talk of two continents.
The full program of acts would read like a N. V. A. Annual show program. Just to get an idea here are—Amos and Andy, Jack Osterman, Hughly Cameron, Dorothey McNulty, Paul Ash, Abe Lyman, Florence Moore, Peggy Brenen, Milton Wiles, Taylor Holmes, Bernard Granville, Teddy Peters, Nay Alex, Blance Calloway, Linda, Ruby Keeler, Smith and Bale, Charley Davis and his Six Steppers, Jack Haley, Margaret Jackson, Fess Williams and Regal Steppers, Marshall Rodgers. Billy King, Mark Fisher, Slick White, Dave Peyton, musical director and the one and only bojangles. These are only a few of the many famous and well known stars that were on the stage at the Regal last Thursday night, all of whom later attended the breakfast dance at the Savoy, where Clarence Black. Louis Armstrong and Caroll Dickerson held sway with their syncopating music. Well, all and all, Chicago after Midnight is O. K. with me.
Mr. Bill Robinson and Mr. I. Jay Faggin deserve unstinted praise for their untiring work in putting over the two mammoth projects for a most worthy cause, Robinson the midnight show and Faggin the breakfast dance.
Maurice Dancer, brother of Earl Dancer. well known manager of Ethel Waters Africanna, departed last week for the coast. Maurice is to be the director of publicity and manager of the new Lincoln Theatre in Los Angeles.
Quintard Miller is opening the house with his new show which is booked for twelve weeks. Among the headliners in the show are Edith Spencer. Lottie Gee, Broomfield and Greely. Osie McPherson and Gallery De Gaston.
Ruth Spencer and Marion Gee stopped at the Hotel Trenier overnight last week on their way from New York to the coast. The young ladies are driving and expect to lower the record for crossing the continent. Ruth, sister to Edith Spencer, and Marion, sister to Lottie Gee, both will be in the show at the Lincoln in Los Angeles in which their sisters are starring.
The Hotel Trenier will lose some of its Broadway atmosphere after this week as "Four Walls", "Honey Moon Lane" and "Sidewalks of New York" are going on the road,
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The Footlights PLAYBOY I remember that movie?—well, I want to go after midnight—last Thursday—legal Theatre and the Savoy. To get Jinson's Midnight show for the benefit Fund went over with a bang. Stars each other in their specialties. Music, theatre. Then after the performance at loved next door to the Savoy to carry the benefit breakfast dance given for
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Jazz Lips Richardson sang his way into the hearts of many of Chicago's fairer sex last week at the Regal Theatre. While Blanche Galloway charmed many of the men who attended the theatre.
Fess Williams and his Joy Boys are like good liquor, improves with age.
Last Saturday night the crowd that jammed the Savoy proved that Erskine Tate and his orchestra are almost as great favorites on the South Side as Paul Ash and his gang.
Sammy Stewart, popular musician and his boys are playing at the Willard Theatre on 51st. Sammy has a very good offer from New York which he is considering.
All members of the theatrical profession in Chicago who are interested in letting our many friends know where they are playing, kindly leave their names and theatre bookings at the desk in the Hotel Trenier, addressed to yours truly, Playboy, Inter State Tattler.
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