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Tattler 10¢ A C O M May 18, 1928 America L Weekly The High Hatters Friday, May 18, 1928 The prepossessing Mrs. Bill (Bojangles) really looked the part and upheld the colors of her famous husband at the opening of Blackbirds. She occupied a "ringside" seat as guest of the Saul Leslie. *** Kemp Adams, the big butter and egger from Philly was over for the opening at the Crystal Palace looking for his old love, but he didn't find it. Eddie Ransom and Louis Whitfield have become so ritzy they have forsaken the "juice parlors" for more elaborate abodes in striver's row. * * * Carlton Jackson, the sweet man all the girls call "Jack" has gone to Harrisburg and many broken hearts are left behind. Watch next week for those who have "passed out." * * * Doc White, that is a dirty trick to accuse Louis Jackson wrongfully, as many nickles and dimes he has tossed you. We are wondering what the charming Gertrude Williams is doing out in Chicago. We hope they won't make you like it there, as we would hate to lose you. --- Willie Lewis, all the girls are wondering which lady you had in mind when you sang. "Way down South in Heaven" at the Lafayette last week. --- Allie Johnson, we would like to know who is the pretty mistress of your new Cadillac? --- "Love will find a way". It's quite old, but very true. Isn't it Dorothy Rhodes? You've never lost a battle yet, old dear. --- The new Florence Mills apartments are "out of this world". You should just see the one that was recently acquired by one Katherine Peace, the little Yiddish sweetheart of "Show Boat". Um says there is an awfully sweet man somewhere? --- Harold Curtis Brown, the Tattler staff artist, is doing a "mean" piece of decorating in the new apartment of Custom Inspector Jay Clifford. All the pretty dames are crying to get a glimpse of it. Take your time girls, avoid the rush. * * * It is possible that Luther Cherry, the popular Sugar Cane manager, has lost the pretty Spanish beauty, Marguerite? --- Please tell us all about it Bessie Allison. It can't be possible because you were such love birds. We know you are as charming as ever. * * * What would life be without the petite debs? It just wouldn't be that's all. Messers DeSilver & Dickson, luncheonette specialists, have caught our vision, and Corretta, Mary and Marion, carry it out to perfection. * * * Sauntering down our avenue beautiful, we ran into a charming lady who for the nonce we will call—"Princess Mysterious". A direct throwback to the damsel who accepted the apple from "Paris". a smile that leads you blocks and blocks out of your way—and you'll have no difficulty in recognizing this angel. Lawrence Forte says he is going to be a doctor when he graduates from school—here's hoping that he devotes as much time to --- MARIA MAYORA medicine as he does to rowboating. ```markdown ``` John D. Tolbert, prominent member of the Y. M. C. A. Social Committee, is still capable of showing us youngsters lots about the game of pocket billiards. * * * It has been said that he and Ponce De Leon discovered the 'Fount of Youth' at the same time. * * Ethel Moses—you pretty little sleepyhead you! When you have one o'clock afternoon appointments, see that you feather your nest at least two hours earlier—remember who with? e n n e x . e e . 7 s e n n . Louise Broooks is one pretty little doll. Why don't you let the Tattler announce your engagement? Wilfred is really a lucky boy. * * Essie Worth, former Plantation dancer, now of Jersey City, was over in Harlem looking things over, and they all had to stand back to look her over—she is just the it. * * Stanley went to Atlantic City and Isabelle Washington is singing the W. K. tune "What it takes to hold my man, I've got it." * * The Crystal Palace opened Thursday evening (formerly Craig's). Robert Hill was there in his usual role. The old institution was shocked like it never was before. It just wouldn't do to tell. * * * Just what kind of love is it Madelaine Odlum? Another sweet man gone wrong? What has happened to new striver's row. Is it an epidemic or what. Billy Rickmond, please give us all particulars for next week Emory Hutchins, the producer, we mean of "wild women" has everything jam-up at 163 thirty-first street. ```markdown ``` Sorry to learn of the recent illness of the little princess Hazel Sheppard, during the past week. Just watch her win that trip to Paris. They will all sit up and listen. ** Ernice Kelso is chirping a mean warble. and also hostess at the Crystal Palace—just too bad. George Rickson was at his best Wednesday night at the opening of Blackbirds. Who was the pretty damsel that ran through the orchestra to greet you after the performance? Such sweet kisses. --- Gussie Williams, the charming Chicago beauty, seems to have Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 2296 Seventh Avenue. New York, N. Y. Phone: Edgecombe 6661. Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878, Subscription rate $3.50 per year. VOL. IV Ethel Bibbs and Alice Hoffman of Blackbirds are running "together". It's a beautiful song, but "I'm picked." Why the upheaval and gnashing of teeth at 153rd Street and St. Nicholas Place. What was wrong with the Marmon parked in front of 400? After all Harry Machlin, Marguerite and Jessie are very chummy. You never can tell about girls you know. Well James, now that Phillip is back ,how do you feel? Lola is happy that the boy friend is back. Too bad, old top. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` AIDA WARD, talented little artist and one of the high lights of Lew Leslie's Blackbirds of 1928. She is the idol of many thousands of Radio fans who listen in for her charming melodies. Bill Vodery and his dancing girls of "Show Boat" spent a very delightful evening. Tuesday at the Ritz Carlton entertaining his Honor the Mayor, our Jimmie Walker. Jessie Crawford wanted to stage an Earl Carrol bath tub party, but the gang called it off. Lefty Benson is all smiles again since Rosie Gilliard is doing, so well. He has been one sad boy while Rosie is at Bellvue. He kept the flowers always in bloom at her bedside. Big John is still on the corner, taking on all weights. Ethel Duke the tantalizing little dancing beauty of the Cotton Club, is telling the world that she is wild about her Clifford Carter, and the New York Sheiks haven't a ghost of a chance. Hunter of the 4 F's, you must think you are clever trying to make the jealous play over Alma's hat. Why did you change your seat? Willie Goodman do you think you are playing fair with the dear little Elsie? Jean Starr, the charming blues artists of Keep Shufflin' celebrated her "th" birthday with a most delightful party that was held at the Dark Tower Saturday night. Everybody who is anybody was there, and everything was there too. Marion Wilson a dainty little damsel who recently invaded Harlem from the Winds City, is in our midst and creating quite a furore. Stand back boys don't all start after her at once. We might have to call out the reserves, Look Out Small's Paradise. --- On the cover we offer for your joy (a thing of beauty is a joy for ever) the Mrs. Williams Bojangles Robinson herself. taken a liking for musicians. Too bad Fletcher Henderson's band is going on a tour very soon. * * * Connie's Inn is rehearsing four new dancing dolls, evidently somebody is booked to go? * * * Alma Smith, the popular "Show Boat" dancer of international fame, we know you will get the sweet man. Don't worry, Rita Walker is no trouble. * * * Hazel Coles, one of Harlem's lovliest darlings, is still the perfect 36 and is 38-2. She gave an argument, but we are still pals. She is longing for her sweet man, Arthur Schomberg. BERTHA LAMBERT, beautiful and one of those rare creatures—a home girl—who surely deserves to see Gay Paree. The scintillating Alberta Pryme of the Ritzy Chez Florence, seems to have acquired all the lusty glitter of her 5th Avenue environment. She looked glorious the other evening. percolating her elegance and glee. * * * We were snooping around the Cotton Club the other night and saw the following coming out after an apparently glorious evening: Jimmy Moore, Evelyn Laney, Connie Miller, Braum Desverney, "James" Bechus. We followed them in a taxi and found out that they continued their revelry at the breakfast dance at the Capitol Club. Now that's wearing the hat high. * * * Ethel Moses, the bronze idol of "Keep Shufflin'", says she is Paris bound. She is positive that she will resume her title as "Miss Tattler" and is urgently requesting her many friends to rally to her aid, by sending her votes. Ethel says leave them at the Tattler office or phone her, Uni. 1439. --- Wallstreet Morgan seemed "too" proud of the little damsel, Martha Davis of Pittsburgh and was the life of the Bruce Mussenden box party at the Osbiny. * * * Margaret Bryant is still wild about her Harry. Here it is again. Jessie Crawford is stopping traffic, and Cruze is the traffic cop this time. --- Mae Brown, the popular little hostess of the Savoy is hot after votes. She says she is going to Paris if the Savoy has to pay her way: come on Savoy. give her a hand. ☆ ☆ ☆ The popular Mrs. Natalie Scott of St. Nicholas Place hopes to make her first visit to Paris, at the expense of the Tattler. If she doesn't win the first prize we will be greatly surprised. However, Chauncy will have to send her any way, for she is Paris bound. The Inter-State Tattler GERALDYN DISMOND—Managing Editor Friday, May 18, 1928 THE WEEKLY NEWS ```markdown ``` * * * --- * * * * * * * * * ** *** --- State Tattler the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., Y. Phone: Edgecombe 6661. Entered as at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., option rate $3.50 per year. For Cryin' Out Loud BY 7-2-10 Lawless Law by the Law Innoceent pedestrians and theatre folks were terrified and thrown into a near panic last Thursday evening, when a squad of police made a raid and unwarranted arrests in front of and around the Lafayette Theatre. According to information given us, this is about the fifth or sixth time that such raids have been made. Each time, the victims of these raids have been dismissed in night court. Evidently things have been a bit too quiet here in upper Harlem. The police love excitement and action. What's the use of having a night-stick and a gun if you can't use it once in a while? Craving action, what more natural than that the brass button blue coated boys should seek it, this being only Harlem? Gallant Captain Noble's courageous little army must be kept in practice of maintaining law and order. But if there's no disorder, how can this be done? Huh, that's easy. At least it was and is for Captain Noble and his aids of the 38th Precinct. Hence the raid on Seventh Avenue of last Thursday evening. The police, seeking excitement. swept down on the avenue like so many cowboys on a spree. Evidently, Captain Noble is of the old police school and is a firm believer in bending derbies. But there are not many derbies being worn these days. The derby, like the old time policeman, is a relic of earlier days. And it's rumored that the eminent captain has a touch spot in his big heart for the Aframerican citizen. That's one of the reasons why his brave boys were sent out on the highways to bring in as many of the ebony brothers as could be packed into one of Father Knickerbocker's jitney busses. You must admit that the captain is a thoughtful gent, whatever else you may think about him. Just think of his sending out ten or twelve policemen, two sergeants and a patrol wagon, to escort the brethern over to his domicile. as his personal guests for a night. According to the police, numerous complaints have been made, (some say by Connie) that men congregating around this popular center, have been insulting and annoying women. But take it from us. the police created more terror and disorder in this vicinity than all the row-dies together during the entire month. Lawless law enforcement is no way to maintain law and order. There are saner and more intelligent methods of protecting women than by raids like the other night. What are plain clothes men for and where are the police women whose business it is to snare the contemptible would-be masher and defiler of womanhood? But don't terrify a whole community by unwarranted wholesale arrests on the public throughfares. Page Three NO. 20 --- --- * * * * * * * * * * * * --- * * * ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` The Theatre "America's Leading Colored Theatre" LAFAYETTE Seventh Avenue at 132nd St. Tel. Morn. 1811 NOW SHOWING (UP TO SUNDAY, MAY 20) Leonard Harper's Greatest Achievement SWANEE CLUB REVUE With CLARA SMITH JACKIE MABLEY WILLIE JACKSON WELLS & MORDECAI and 35 Noted Entertainers FEATURE PHOTOPLAY "CHICAGO" NEXT WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 21 Clarence Robinson presents "ALL ABOARD" with BUDDY WALKER AND HIS COMMODORES 4 FEPPER SHAKERS AND A CAST OF 40 FEATURE PHOTOPLAY BABE RUTH in "BABE COMES HOME" Page Four Harlem The Lafayette Theatre has another fine program for this week. Leonard Harper's Swanee Club Revue is just too bad. The cast is one of the best to play this house in recent weeks and is well balanced. That is .the comedy, singing and dancing is in proportion. The singing is cleverly taken care of by the Misses Doris Rheubottom, Mary Perval, Clara Smith and Harriet Calloway. "Jackie" Mabry and Willie Jackson handle the comedy and Dickie Wells and Jimmy Mordecai with the aid of the fast stepping girls of the chorus, thrill with their nifty dancing numbers. To Doris Rheubottom go the stellar honors. This glorious, loveable little songbird registered sky-high with the first nighters last Monday and had to take several encores. Clara Smith, blues singer and to the writer of them all with one exception, just breaks up the show with her clever renditions. "Jackie" Mabry, monologue queen, scores again in her specialty and had the audience in an uproar. Wells and Mordecai are steppers extraordinary and Mary Perval. clever little soubrette, presents a pretty and pleasing picture. Harriet Calloway has little to do but does that little jam up She's a corking good little worker but has neither the spot or the material. Smiling little Mae Diggs in her every start, shows greater promise. her work in leading the Charley Chaplin comedy chorus number was very good. The chorus presents an attractive aggregation of fascinating dancing maids who work with a zest that is very pleasing. * * * ALHAMBRA THEATRE is presenting a musical comedy entitled "Chinatown Sambo" a Harlem view of the slums of New York in a most unique arrangement. The Alhambra favorites Sandy Burns, Montrose Brooks, Hilda Rogers, Amanda Randolph, Inez Dennis, Geo. Wiltshire, Ted Blackman and Al Watts continue to please their patrons with comic capers, song and dance, bringing forth hilarity and laughter. The dramatic piece "South Sea Love" an arrangement by Hutcheson Boyd proves very interesting indeed, but difficult. It is a series of wild wierd scenes disclosing deep revelations of the Antipods, in the faraway Pacific Ocean. Edward Thompson displays his masterful ability most admirably. Others in the cast J. Lawrence Criner, Susie Sutton, Fannia R. Laine, Alice Gorgas, Arthur Ray and Charles Moore, were very successful in their renditions. They were well cast and carried their lines very effectively. The Alhambra Orchestra is under the direction of Edgar Hayes. * * * LINCOLN THEATRE OFFERING for the week, "Over the Hill to the Poor House" and "Going Thru" is playing to top houses. The former, a very interesting drama. The play made Mary Carr famous. Mothers, daughters, fathers and sons should not miss this soul stirring and heart rendering play. It features a wonderful lesson in just what it means to be kind, gentle and loving. It portrays the beauty and serenity of patience, sacrifice and love. Hilda Offley takes the leading role as the ungrateful wife, and Charles Olden plays the ungrateful son. Monte Hawley, Albert Chester and Inez Clough, with Edna Barr, a recent addition to the Lincoln Players, are well cast and their renditions are most cleverly encated. Charles Olden should be highly complimented in directing this vehicle, as it is a wonderful replica of the original drama which startled the world just a few years ago. --- THE MIDNIGHT ACE played to packed audiences all last week at the Rennaisance Theatre, and is in a great demand everywhere. This is a remarkable melodrama featuring A. B. De Comathiere, supported by Mabel Kelly, Susie Sutton, William Edmonson and Walter Cornick. The picture has been booked in theatres all over the country, and their patrons are looking forward to it showing with great anticipation. --- Do you get your Tattler every week? If not write ALBERT L. HYPPS Circulation Mgr. Agents Wanted Everywhere Write for particulars Before sailing for London, Oswald Birley, the English portrait painter who caine here to execute commissions for society people, turned to the stage for a subject and chose Mamie Cartier, a Harlem soprano singer and cabaret performer, now in "Show Boat" where she sings and dances spectacularly in the "Dahomey Scene" with her fellow players from uptown. Miss Cartier wears black cock feathers and a red and yellow costume in the number which drew the painter's attention and led him to give her a number of complimentary sittings and take to London a striking portrait which he will put on exhibition. He says that Miss Cartier is the complete expression of her race in music and dance and that she is the most satisfactory performer of her type from an artist's point of view he has ever seen. THE MUSICIAN MAMIE CARTIER, now in Show Boat, who was painted by Oswald Birley for his London Exhibition. Sam Wooding and His Band may go to Germany again, if tempting offers have anything to do with it. Ask William Morris. --- Leon Abby and his orchestra of 10 men are enjoying great success in Berlin. They are big favorites. Spencer Williams, the international songwriter of New York and Paris, is releasing some other hot tunes. They say "Talking 'bout Home" and "Shake It Down" are just "too bad." "Li'l Esther, a child prodigy, is one of the latest successes of the Loew circuit, with a ten piece band called the Kentucky Colonels. 120th Street and Seventh Avenue ALHAMBRA NOW PLAYING THIS WEEK THREE SHOWS IN ONE — A Liberal Policy — Drama, Revue, Photoplays All at 25c, 35c, 50 ALHAMBRA DRAMA PLAYERS In the Romantic Play "South Sea Love" ALHAMBRA COMEDIANS In a Music and Fun Melange "Chinatown Sambo" FEATURE PHOTOPLAY GEORGE WALSH in "A MAN OF QUALITY" MIDNITE SHOW WEDNESDAY Continuous 1 to 11 P. M. NEXT WEEK Alhambra Players in "PRISON SHADOWS" Alhambra Comedians — in — "SANDY'S PICNIC" voy Howe, Sam Wooding.. and Garvin Bushells. German aviators in the back ground. Photo was snapped by Jinke The Gay White Way has taken on a tinge of color with the opening of Blackbirds at the Liberty, next door to "Keep Shufflin' at the Eltinge. Porgy will reopen at the Republic across the street on May 28, the 42nd Street will be going "Harlem." Joe Simms in "A Holiday in Shilo," this week at the Elmore, Pittsburgh, Pa. In the passing of Douglas (Slim) Henderson who died May 8th at Harlem Hospital, New York City, the entire profession as well as the thousands of theatre goers all over the U. S., will sadly miss one of the greatest black face comics of the stage. Slim, as he was always known, was a real popular favorite, especially in Harlem. It would be useless to make an attempt to relate the many shows and productions that featured this actor, as he was in constant demand everywhere, and audiences turned out in large numbers to greet this performer whenever he made an appearance. If the saying "the way a man lives the way he dies" has any meaning whatever, it was well spoken, for the hundreds of his fellow-performers showed their loyalty and love for him magnificently at the end. The funeral parlor of Granville, O., Paris was crowded beyond capacity Sunday. Practically every well known performer in the business was there to pay last respects to Slim. Actors, actresses, musicians and ardent friends came from far and near were on hand. Rosa Henderson, his valient wife, stood by Slim to the end. She labored daily at the Lincoln, and spent every extra moment at his bedside doing what she could to console his weary frame during the final hours. Slim has taken his last curtain, but the resonance of the applause still rings in our ears. "Show Boat" is causing an avalanche of startling comment since its appearance at the Drury Lane in London. Critics commend that Paul Robeson is the only outstanding success of the play, especially in his interpretation of "Old Man River." They predict a limited run. "Jim Crow," a new comedy drama by Salem T. Whitney, is being considered by the Theatre Guild and Con Conrad. It may be produced in the near future. 58-60 WEST 135th ST. THE LINCOLN THEATRE PHONE 'ARLEM 6 4 8 0 WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY 21ST Lincoln Dramatic & Musical Players presents "YOU TELL EM" STARRING JOHN MASON & CRACKSHOT Lincoln Players presents "THE TRAIL OF THE YUKON" A Red Blooded Play of the North ON THE SCREEN THURSDAY TO SUNDAY RAMON NAVARRO in 'THE ROAD TO ROMANCE' A party of the actors and musicians of "The Chocolate Kiddie" Company enjoyed a most interesting visit with the aviators at the Berlin Germany aerodrome during their stay in Europe. Left to right, Herbert Fleming, Tiny Ray, holding little Thelma Drayton, Chick Horsey, John Mitchell, Mamie Sa- * * * THE INTERSTATE TATTLER Jinko BLACKBIRDS OF 1928—(2nd week) Capacity houses, one of Broadway's biggest hits. Lew Leslie's latest musical revenue featuring Adelaide Hall, Aida Ward, Bill Robinson and Tim Moore. The world's greatest colored show. Liberty Theatre, 42nd Street, west of Broadway. KEEP SIUFFLIN'—(12th week) Miller & Lyles' greatest musical show. continues one of Broadway's headliners. Since moving from the Dalys' Gird Street it is playing packed houses. Eltinge Theatre, west of Broadway. THE TRIAL OF MARY DUGAN— Olvester Polk playing a distinguished character role, having replaced his brother Oscar Polk last week. The latter having left for Los Angeles, Cal. to join another edition of the same play. National Theatre, 41st Street, west of Broadway. THE SHANNONS OF BROADWAY —34th week) Lawrence Wilson prodigy of The Gleasons' is still a favorite at the Martin Beck Theatre, 46th Street, west of Broadway. BOX SEATS—(4th week) with Edna Thrower holding down the color end at the Little Theatre, 44th Street, west of Broadway. Continuous fair, an improvement may be welcome. BOTTLED—The sensation drama of Broadway, formerly "Bottled in Bond" (7th week) Walter Robinson is playing a character role with good effect at the Booth Theatre, 45th Street, west of Broadway. COQUETTE—(28th week) Very good drama, may run through the summer, Abbie Mitchell doing a "mammy," Maxine Elliott Theatre, 39th Street, east of Broadway. HIM-(3rd week) Featuring Hemsley Winfield, Goldie Steiner at the Province-town Playhouse. Doing fairly well, but no chance for Broadway. LIPZIN THEATRE, an old established theatre at 235 Bowery, a house that has made theatrical history during the past century, and where the greatest actors of the 18th century made their fame, after 70 years of service has recently installed a new policy of using colored musical attractions. The eastsiders are so pleased with colored shows, that they will continue booking them. Florence Williams is presenting "Mandy" with her big Revue, and band. Harlemites are welcome. LN THEATRE PHONE 'ARLEM 6480 MONDAY, MAY 21ST Musical Players presents ELL EM" RING George Howe in July,1928. It is the same type plane used by the over sea flyers during their recent flight. Broadway Broadway * * * Back Backstage with Stagetruck The Hypercritics Criticism according to Webster, is the art of judging, especially in literature and the fine arts. If it stopped there nobody would complain. A critic has a perfect right to pass judgment on the intrinsic value of music, drama and its kindred compositions, or any other art form of which he has exact knowledge. No kind of artist objects to fair criticisms and clear conspicious expressions of well formed opinions, because he knows that constructive criticism is highly helpful, and seeing his work through other eyes he can remedy faults hitherto unobserved. Unfortunately the flood of criticism has always been apt to overflow its banks and, like other areas its presence was not either kind of criticism is this more dramatic art, in all its branches. We take it for granted that really his only duty, to popular stage there would be no criticism, new plays and productions in an attention of the newspaper reactions must bear outward and with spiritual genius for judgement his commentary should be real. As a critic his work ends there our critics do not weary at what they like to chatter, they love tanceship with the greater pervasion as much satisfaction out of the ing a classic tragedy. The Tain contain nothing that can act for Success and appreciation for the good wish, and this above all motion. overflow its banks and, like other floods, cause devastation in areas its presence was not either needed or anticipated. In no kind of criticism is this more true than in that of musical and dramatic art, in all its branches. and, like other floods, is not either needed or this more true than in its branches. I wanted that it is the case to popularize the stage no critics. To this institutions in a manner that paper reading public, word and visible evidence judgement. Whether it be reasonable, real friends there. But, unruly at well-doing. That they love the reflective greater personalities out of the writing as well. The Tattler has more an act contrary to go on for the theatre andove all means OUR s d, like other floods, cause devastation in is not either needed or anticipated. In no this more true than in that of musical and its branches. wanted that it is the critic's first duty, and to popularize the stage. If there were no no critics. To this end he must review tions in a manner that will command the paper reading public. His animated ver- dard and visible evidence of an inward and judgement. Whether he praise or blame, and be reasonable, reasoned and unbiased. fends there. But, unfortunately, many of try at well-doing. They like to be heard, they love the reflected glory of acquain- eater personalities of the stage, and get out of the writing as they would in writ- The Tattler has manifest its desire to can act contrary to general stage welfare. on for the theatre and its artists is our love all means OUR success and apprecia- We take it for granted that it is the critic's first duty, and really his only duty, to popularize the stage. If there were no stage there would be no critics. To this end he must review new plays and productions in a manner that will command the attention of the newspaper reading public. His animated versions must bear outward and visible evidence of an inward and spiritual genius for judgement. Whether he praise or blame, his commentary should be reasonable, reasoned and unbiased. As a critic his work ends there. But, unfortunately, many of our critics do not weary at well-doing. They like to be heard, they like to chatter, they love the reflected glory of acquaintanceship with the greater personalities of the stage, and get as much satisfaction out of the writing as they would in writing a classic tragedy. The Tattler has manifest its desire to contain nothing that can act contrary to general stage welfare. Success and appreciation for the theatre and its artists is our good wish, and this above all means OUR success and appreciation. WHEN the pie was opened at the Liberty Wednesday evening, the "Blackbirds of 1928" began to sing. And so they did sing and dance the personification of speed and cleverity. "Blackbirds of 1928" is not lavishly equipped with either material or performers said the N. Y. Times. But, it has the racial knack of finding the stuff of entertainment in simplicities. That in itself is the highest compliment that could be paid. When per- VE YOU SEEN IDNIGHT-ACE HAVE YOU THE-MIDN VE YOU SEE DNIGH HAVE YOU SEEN THE-MIDNIGHT-ACE With A. B. De COMATHIERE and An All Star Colored Cast Now Playing: EAGLE THEATRE, ASHVILLE, N. C. PALACE THEATRE, GREENSBORO, N. C. DOUGLAS THEATRE, MACON, GA. CHAMPION THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM, ALA. GAYETY THEATRE, WACO, TEXAS Ask Your Theatre Manager DISTRIBUTED BY DUNBAR FILM CORPORATION Franklin Theatre Building 440 Lenox Avenue, New York City Friday, May 18, 1928 JOHN B. HARRIS F G. Snelson, Jr. formers enjoy themselves so immoderately, audiences are also likely to find themselves amused. This has been repeatedly said of our shows, and this too is justified commendation that means much. It is decidedly typical of the colored actor and is an unmistakable feature characteristic of his performance. Again it accentuates the fact that the Negro's talent is natural, sincere and is an inborn gift. Lew Leslie, beyond a doubt has proven himself the greatest producer of his race, when it comes to drawing out every iota of the IT that goes to magnify race artists. His remarkable strategy in the development of the late Florence Mills has strengthened his keen incite of the race artist. In his selection of Adelaide Hall and Aida Ward, his choice again shows remarkable instinct in his study of our people. His collection of chorus dancing girls has heretofore evidenced his adroit detection of artistic beauty and charm. These beautiful girls display the combined idiosyncrasies of Nordic and African amalgamation harmoniously arististic. His cunning methods of training makes them the peer of any stage. Dynamic magnetism is typical of a Lew Leslie chorus. "Blackbirds of 1928" is far superior to "Dixie to Broadway" and the original Blackbirds of International fame, and it is no more than what should be expected. It was rather amusing that one Broadway critic should express himself in such marvel of the dancing of Bill Robinson. Probably he has not conceded the fact that Bojangles is one of the greatest headliners of the Keith-Albee, having been billed in every large theatre in America as the world's greatest single. He would have filled the same spot had it been the Follies or Show Boat. However, Bill is no stranger to Broadway, and needs no introduction to ultra Broadway cliente. Had the premiere seats reached $100 top there could hardly have been a more elaborate array of Broadway first nighters. New York's 400 with the blue bloods of 5th Avenue have learned what a Lew Leslie attraction means, and they were on hand with all the enthusiasm they ever greeted the old Plantation Room at 50th Street. * * * Tim Moore, George W. Cooper, Mantan Moreland, Blue McAllister, Lloyd Mitchell, Ruth Johnson, Margie Hubbard, Eloise Uggams and Hall Johnson Choir were at their best and deserve high praise for their renditions. They will be discussed later in these columns. * * * The progressive little actor, Dewey Wineglass, is responsible for the entrance of colored musical productions in the lower east side of New York, having been the first to find such an outlet for his company. He completed a most successful engagement last week at the Lipzin Theatre, formerly known as "The London" at 235 Bowery. He is being followed this week by Florence Williams in her presentation "Mandy." So pleased were the east siders that the People's Theatre a few blocks below are negotiating for like attractions. * * * Dewey Wineglass is presenting "Rolling On," a new musical comedy featuring Gertrude Saunders, Jackie Young and Billy Mitchell at the Royal Baltimore, Md. Jimmie Cooper and his Black and White Revue are at the Pearl, Philadelphia, Pa. *** Doc Straine, with his aggregation, are presenting "Stepping Out" at Gibson's Standard, Philadelphia, Pa.; Four Chocolate Dandies, Variety, Cleveland, Ohio; Ed. Daly's "Rarin' to Go." Walker, Indianalopis, Ind. Theatre For Rent Established, Equipped — THEATRE — Downtown Section, Long Lease FOR VAUDEVILLE and MUSICAL SHOWS, Etc. Reasonable Terms Will consider Reliable Partner For particulars address mail Manager, c-o Tattler Office, 2296—7th Ave., New York City Shows Wanted Good Organized Musical Shows Must Carry Band Week Stands, also Stock Considered Percentage Only Apply DAVE KRASSNER Lipzin Theatre 235 Bowery Cor. Stanton St. Tel. Dry Dock 2569 NOW PLAYING AT 42nd STREET LIBERTY THEATRE WEST OF BROADWAY Direction A. L. Erlanger World's Greatest Colored Show LEW LESLIE'S BLACK BIRDS OF 1928 A Distinctive And Unique Revue Lyrics by Dorothy Fields Music by Jimmy McHugh With An All Star Cast of Artists Featuring WILLIAM (Bojangles) ROBINSON ADELAIDE HALL AIDA WARD Wilton Crawley Mantan Moreland Earl Tucker Lloyd Mitchell Billie Cortez Phillip Paterson TIM MOORE Eloise Uggams Rosa White Blue McAllister Crawford Jackson George W. Cooper Baby Banks Willard McLean Elizabeth Welsh Joseph Attles Harry Lucas THE DAZZLING BLACKBIRD BEAUTY CHORUS HALL JOHNSON'S BLACK BIRD CHOIR and the FAMOUS PLANTATION ORCHESTRA WITH ALLIE ROSS, CONDUCTOR Seats Now Selling 1000 Good Seats at $1.00 and $1.50 Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday MIDNIGHT SHOW EVERY THURSDAY Buck & Bubbles, Orpheum, Boston, Mass.; Dixle 4, Bayridge, Brooklyn; Joyner & Foster, Keith's 81st Street, N. Y.; Rucker & Perrin, Gordon's Olympia, Boston, Mass.; Tabor & Green, Strand, Ithaca, N. Y.; Harris & Van, Proctor's, Newark, N. J. * * * "Diamond Lil'" with Mae West at the Royale, 45th Street is the last word, it just won't wait a minute, says Geraldyn Dismond. * * * "Black Belt," a new Negro drama, will soon be seen featuring Charles Gilpin. Others signed are James Marshall, Susaye Brown, Laura Bowman, Sidney Kilpatrick and Andy Razaf. The book is by Wallace Thurman with all-colored cast. * * * "Dixie Brevities," a musical melangs headed by Miller & Slayter, Lottie Gee, Aurora Greeley, Amon Davis, Robert Taylor, Edith Spencer, Gallie De Gaston, Leroy Broomfield, Emma Hawkins and Mosby's Blue Blowers, received a tremendous welcome on their opening and are the sensation of the Pacific coast. They have an indefinite run at the Lincoln Theatre, Los Angeles, Cal. --- Bill (Bojangles) Robinson made a flying trip to Chicago, Ill. last Sunday, to fill a very important engagement which necessitated him being absent from Blackbirds a couple of days. ```markdown ``` Lillian Yuen, the clever little dance artist, who has been engaged in Philadelphia, Pa. during the past month, spent the week-end in Harlem. She still is as charming as ever and loves to greet her friends in Harlem. Tiny Bay of the Three Eddies sends best wishes and greetings to the Tattler readers, and says they are holding their own in Europe, having just signed up for 16 weeks in Paris and 16 weeks in London. Shaky Beasley just arrived to take Charly Woody's place. The boys are glad to hear from their many friends, care American Express, Paris, France. ```markdown ``` Reports are afloat in Harlem of the death of Ruth Walker in Paris. However, we hope for the best, and the Tattler will be pleased to receive information to the contrary. * * * W. R. Arnold, W. K. press agent formerly with the T. O. B. A. circuit and many other attractions, will be pleased to hear from show playing southern booking, and states that he is in a position to place good offers. Address, Watauga Apts. 42, Nashville, Tenn. ```markdown ``` The amenable Josephine E. Hall, formerly of "Keep Shufflin'," sends greetings to the Tattler readers, and wishes to state that she is busily engaged in study of music and art. However, she will return to the footlights in the near future. ```markdown ``` Reports from Paris state that Ruth Bayton, our own little dancing beauty, underwent an operation a few weeks ago and is steadily improving. She will return to the Follies Begere shortly. ```markdown ``` The Metropolitan Insurance Co. recently issued a statement that theatrical people on an average are long lived and are considered a good risk. The best grade artists and musicians are given policies virtually without restrictions. Let's hope that this includes our performers. Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond AT last I have made a "What Good Are We". And never miss another one. I have often wondered why everybody was so keen on getting a bid and the train fare to Washington whenever the rumor started around that the "Whats" were stepping out. But now I know. They truly can concentrate on a big time. My invitation read N. T. L. (No talking later) and I promised not to holler, but hey! hey! The memory of the "Red Devils" lingers on and next fall—Dear Lord, please let me be a lucky little girl and get the proper "your presence is cordially requested". For a complete account (minus a few details which we suppress in the interest of your blood pressure) see Elivera on the Washington page. In closing I hereby vote the said Washington to be a jam up place to visit and a legitimate reason for deserting Harlem on a week end. The reception which opened the Louis ing by the Minnie Brown ensemble, a Ferstadt exhibition at the Dark Tower tenor solo by Oscar Reed, pupil of Saturday night was really in form. Two Mme. Selika, number of excellent piano hundred and fifty of the smart set ral- and violin selections, Selitz Concerto The reception which opened the Louis Ferstadt exhibition at the Dark Tower Saturday night was really in form. Two hundred and fifty of the smart set rallied to the call of the lovely Rhea Finley and ohed and ohed over the collection. Mr. Ferstadt (very charming, my dear), was much in evidence. His paintings are extremely interesting and I could truthfully add—stimulating. P. DR. WILEY WILSON, head of the Wilson family. The Gertrude Younger Robinson recital and dance covered itself with honors last Friday. The Imperial was packed with admirers and relatives of the young folks and their flowers. The dances were arranged and staged by Miss Younger who was assisted at the piano by Helen Williams and the costumes, which were smart no end, were designed by Minette Hohn. On the program were: Geneva Hodges, Marlon Farrell and Myrtle Johnson; Winifred Gonzelles, Vere Wilson, Gloria Founchong, Edna Blakely, Lois Yvonne Wright, Edwin Smalls, Ruth Morris, Dorothy Boxwell, Eva Bird, Rachel Washingtno, Dawn Dillard, Shirley Wells, Beryl Hohn, Marcella Gonzelles, Lois Wright, Norma McIntosh, Josephine Tomlinson, Geraldine Howell, Cecile Smith, Vera Wilson, Hazel White. Eliza Harris. Joyce Boyd, Marcia McIntoch, Marie Jones, Jean Hohn, Myrtle Jackson, Edward Smalls James A. Parker, better known as the "judge" who was hurt in an accident in the Pennsylvania station a few weeks ago, is now out again and presiding on his bench. * * * Through the efforts of Dr. Charles A. Butler, the Board of Estimate has seen fit to appropriate $1,700,000 for Harlem Hospital. We offer our congratulations to Dr. Butler. Surely he is a candidate for the Volunteer Social Service Award. * * * Inspite of the rain Friday night, a large and appreciative audience attended the Martin Smith Recital and dance at the Manhattan Casino. The exhibition work of the students, more of whom had never played for a large gathering before, was most interesting. The violin work of Romani Brown, six years old, was one of the sensations of the evening. The program which was opened by the Junior Orchestra under the direction of Gertrude E. Martin, included selections by the senior orchestra, directd by David I. Martin, the Mendelsson Conducte by Edgar Margetson, choral sing- A JOYCE BERNICE WILSON, ruler of the Wilson family. * * * No.1 by Natalie McCall and Roland Walthall, a group of spirituals by the chorus and orchestra, an interpretation of Godowsky's Terpischorean Vindobona and closed with Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance. * * * Irene Alexander had in tow Monday, T. Douglass Pace of Philadelphia. Her distinguished uncle is the reason for the Pace in every Alexander name. * * * You can't beat the Savoy. Last Sunday at six o'clock, the floor was cleared of dancers and manager Charles Buchannan announced that a few minutes would be devoted to the commemoration of mothers. The Royal Flush Orchestra then played "Mother" and the Savoy patrons joined in singing "M stands for the million things she gave me." --- "Five thousand new members by the end of June", is the slogan of the West Indian Committee of America in opening up its membership drive. The campaign is headed by Dr. E. Elliott Rawlins, with the co-operation of the Presidents and Secretaries of the various West Indian benevolent societies. At the first annual dance given by the West India Committee of America, at the Manhattan Casino, on May 10th, there was a large attendance of the members and well-wishers of the committee. 章 章 章 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones of Bernards-ville, N. J., had as their guests over the week end, two motor parties including Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Fuguson and niece, Miss Edna Robinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Travis of New York, Mr. Charles Travis of East Orange, Mrs. Minnie Clark of Newark and Mrs. Elywilder Hilton of Bloomfield, N. J. --- Mrs. Alice Mathews, the popular social and political worker was called to her home. Roanoke, Va., because of the sudden illness of her father. * * * The Women's Committee of 100 of the N. A. A. C. P. held a very successful home-made cake and pie sale in Miss Marcia Lansing's Beauty Shoppe on Saturday, May 12th. Mrs. A. C. Deming sponsored the sale and was very ably assisted by the following ladies: Mrs. Kate Corbin, Mrs. Cassie Smith, Mrs. Whitney, Miss Wilhelmine Adams, Mrs. Charles Butler, Mrs. Marrie Hunter, Mrs. Irene Jordon, Miss Margaret Telfair, Mrs. Brenhan, Mrs. Bernie Austin, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. James Weldon Johnson, Mrs. Hyder Smith, Mrs. Sarah Butler, Mrs. Candis Day, Mrs. Press, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Relix Thomas, Mrs. Albert Lee, Mrs. Clinton Holloway, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Mayme Julian, Mrs. Wiley Wilson, Miss Minnie Johnson, Mrs. Nettle Black, Mrs. Perkinson, Mrs. Mayme L. Briggs, Mrs. Nolette, Miss Lucille Miller, and Miss Brenda Ray Moryck. ```markdown ``` The New York and New Haven Association, one of our most powerful organizations of men, held their annual dance at the Renaissance Thursday and made a record. Their guests decided that the springtide dance and frolic, as the members called their informal party, was the most successful in their 00 INEZ RICHARDSON WILSON, heart of the Wilson family. history. On the board of managers with George F. Henderson as chairman were, Charles H. Gardiner, Edward F. Effort, Wilfred G. Butler, A. F. Queenan, F. S. Grant, G. Burkley. The boxholders were the Misses Carey, Marie Holley, Thomas Vincent and party, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Grant, Miss Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Queenan, Mr. and Mrs. Roundtree of Boston, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Geo. F. Henderson and party, Miss Armstrong, Miss Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Moore of New Haven, Mr. and Mrs. Effort, Mrs. Chas. H. Gardiner and Mr. G. Burkley and guests. --- Carrie Brice Cobbs, proprietor of the Harlem Rapid Letter Service, passed away at Harlem Hospital, May 3, after giving birth to twin girls. She is survived by her husband, Theodore Cobb, and sister, Mrs. James Rice, and brother, William Rice. ```markdown ``` On Tuesday evening Sari Price Patton, manager of the Walker Building of New York, opened the Walker Studio and Dark Tower to the Walker agents and their escorts. Demonstrations, lectures, cards and refreshments were on the program. Mrs. Alice C. Burnette, Dean William Pickens and Dr. Peter M. Murray were the speakers of the evening and Mrs. Marjorie Jouner, National Instructor of the Madam C. J. Walker Company. Miss Bettle E. Pierce, local instructor and Mr. Greenbaum and Mr. Sidney presented the demonstrations. --- C. Sevier Walton, Newark, N. J., and Mr. Ernest Clardy of Orange, N. J. --- Fitzherbert Howell, 215 West 135th Street, after a rigid examination has been authorized by the Insurance Department of the State of New York, as the public adjuster for the assured. He is the first Negro to be appointed by the Insurance Department as adjuster of fire losses in the State of New York. Mr. Howell has had 19 years experience and has gained a 陆士 FITZHERBERT HOWELL who has the honor of being first Negro Insurance Adjuster of the State of New York. thorough knowledge of insurance business from the Queen Insurance Company of America where he was employed before going into business for himself. He is the husband of Adah Howell, prominent society matron of Harlem. The Tattler wishes Mr. Howell all the success in this worthy undertaking. --- The following is taken from a lecture to be given by Miss Violet Ker-Seymer, C. S. under the auspices of Twelfth Church of Christ, Scientist (Colored) in the Renaissance Casino, May 19, 1928: "Through the study of Christian Science, fear and all the ignorant beliefs of the human mind begin to disappear as quietly and as naturally as darkness vanishes when the sunlight steals quietly in at your window at dawn. The darkness is blotted out without any struggle or conflict, for, as every child knows, darkness has neither starting-point nor abiding-place in the sunlight." --- Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Joyce of the Dunbar Garden Apartments entertained at Bridge last Thursday the following guests: Miss Katherine Mars, Miss Viola M. Falmetta, Mr. Arthur Durham, Mr. and Mrs. Ira L. Aldridge, and Dr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Brandon. *** The Howard Alumni of New York presented the Howard University Glee Club, Professor Roy W. Tibbs, director, in a program of classical music and Negro spirituals at the Renaissance Casino Monday evening, May 7. The concert was splendidly rendered and an enthusiastic gathering turned out to welcome the Howardites. Of course all the Howard Medicos were on hand and the girls who park their hearts on the campus. --- Among the first nighters at the Blackbirds of 1928 Wednesday night were the Cecil McPhearsons, Harry Austins, Bessie Miller, Bojangles Robinson, Dr. Marshall Ross, the Chauncey Scotts, John Dunn, Perry Bradford, Jimmy Johnson, Hyacinth Curtis, Dorothy Rhodes, Lucia Moses, Harold Parker, Viola Scudder, Floyd Snelson, Jr., the Leonard Harpers, Dors White, Lorraine Harris, Billie Bow, Dotty Rhodes, Clara Titus, Rita Walker, Francis Hubbard, and Lucille Smith. 章 章 章 The Tattler sends expressions of sympathy to its Buffalo correspondent, William Campbell, who lost his mother Monday, May 7th after an illness of eight months. She leaves a husband, William Campbell, Sr., a son, William Campbell, Jr. and a daughter, Maggie Campbell. Porters had a right righteous time at the Savoy Wednesday night. Especially the brothers who run to Canada. I felt particularly good because in spite of the fact that Lucille Randolph never lets me set by A. Phillip Randolph, I had a long-long dance with him. * * * Condolence is offered the son, Clarence Tisdale and family of the late Carrie Bradley who was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery Thursday. Funeral services were held at one o'clock at Abyssinian Baptist Church, Dr. Clayton Powell, officiating. --- MANY wave lengths tell "CORNFLAKES" that Howard Loguen of the SMOT SET is a finished saxophonist. Come around. A musician is always welcome. --- Sadella Ten Eyck and Elsie Hunter enjoyed a very scrumptious dinner at Ethel Harris's Sunday. *** Jimmie Butcher of Washington, D. C. is one of the early student arrivals from Howard. * * * Adele Jones's in Flushing was the rendezvous for the great majority of Brooklyn's well known "talent" Sun-Sunday. * * * Elsie Hunter, Sadella Ten Eyck, Ethel Harris, Sadella's cousin, and myself were score keepers and waltresses at the meeting of the Les Chachers Bridge Club on Saturday evening. *** Among the many who attended the Martin-Smith Music School recital, the Smot Set was well represented by Alston and Alfred McNichols and Gordon Roberts who were ushers, Elsie Hunter, Peggy Abrams, Jimmy Abrams, Ethel Harris, Howard Archer, and "Red" Taylor. * * * We all said "goodbye" to Edward "Red" Taylor Sunday. "Red" is going back home to Virginia where he will resume his duties as head of the music department at Hampton. ```markdown ``` Club La Classique has sent out invitations for their dance Friday. It's bound to be a howling success with such members as Flo Coak, Daisy Foster, Helen Conake, Kitty Robinson. * * * Those two Jerseyites, Peggy and Jimmy Abrams, flew over this weekend for their ever faithful visit and hopped back again "to the country" on Monday morning. * * * At the Martin Smith Music School dance in a certain private room where gathered certain of the most elite musical celebrities to glorify the Bacchus in Bohemian revelry and to promote the already good fellowship existing between the members of that artistic clique which includes the most distinguished ladies, Gertrude Martin, Nina Sherington, Louise Hughes, Matile Hughes, Clara Matthews, Mrs. Gertrude H. Martin, Mrs. Evelyn Thomas Price and Mrs. Bertha Martin and most honorable and distinguished Messrs. George McTootle, the Gordon Roberts, the David I. Martins, Director. Mr. Arthur Hazzard, Allen White. James Brown, Samuel Reese, Uncle George Thompson, Russell Adams, and Jerry Russell. ★ ★ ★ At this De Luxe affair attended the most swagger of Harlem Society. A certain charming young artistic genius of violin fame introduced the latest byword in cultured slang—greeting each and every new comer wiht the words. "Here's My Buddy". ☆ ☆ ☆ More and better good times are in store for the younger crowd. A few of those "Smot Setters" have organized "Iota Tau". Yes, Esmeralda, the first initials DO mean something. Sadella Ten Eyck is President "par excellence"—stunning Alvista Patton is Vice-President—Vivacious Peggy Abrams is Secretary—and cute little Elsic Hunter is Treasurer. Helen Imerle, Hermine Brown and auburn-haired Ethel Harris are the other gorgeous ones. * * * Their pastimes are bridge and dancing parties; colors rhapsodies in blue more power to "Iota Tau". --- A gang of us are going out to Lincoln this Saturday to the track meet. Tell you all about it next week. 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May 18. 1928 WELL, here goes KATHERINE BROWN and BROOKLYN News! The 29's Club of Brooklyn gave its annual Spring Dance, May 11, at the Brooklyn Gardens. The Club is composed of twenty-nine of Brooklyn's foremost men Arminius Hayne, President; John B. Jones, Vice President; John F. Byrd, Recording Secretary; Josiah H. Johnson, Financial Secretary; Edward E. Gittens, Treasurer, and Charles H. Harris, Sergeant-at-Arms. Their attendance was very large and everyone enjoyed themselves, while Johnny Bryant's Molodians sernaded. Sorry to report that Ralph Godings, a member of the Amigees Club, is ill with pneumonia. ** The Victory Life Insurance Company, only colored incorporation of its kind, is progressing very rapidly in Brooklyn under the much capable leadership of Mr. Parson. They are located in the new office building on Fulton Street and Troy Avenue. * * * The Amigeos are planning an initial affair to be given at the Mme. Walker's Studio in the latter part of May. So everyone get on the right side of the members in order to receive an invite because it promises to be tres bon. * * * Guess who just blew in—none other than Mlle. Anita Carter. She is in the Company of Chapelle and Stinnette, has just returned from Washington and other points south. You may believe me—the young lady looks like a million dollars. Slim and everything. She has also informed me that she has changed the last part of her appellation to Bourgot. Vivacious soul! ★ ★ ★ Ginny and Midge are giving this column too much trouble. They went to a party Sunday that just wouldn't break up before daylight. Wicked sinners. John, have you received a plausible explanation? * * * Leslie Lane has a righteous Studebaker Roadster. And pray who is the good-looking lady with you? Girls, the line forms to the right. ★ ★ ★ That industrious chap, George Whiffield, has been quite busy, yes quite. Why—he is engaged—to whom—Miss Famous Beauty Treatment Lightens Dark Complexions Quickly It is simply amazing the way this marvelous beauty preparation makes even the darkest skin lighter, clearer and free from blemishes--- Marion Williams-The act will be pulled off sometime in June. Health, wealth and prosperity. --- Have you heard? Bobby Sperlock and Miss Emma Jones are now Mr. and Mrs. Sperlock. ```markdown ``` George Herrin is a man of parts, mostly parts. Cranfort, New Jersey is the latest. Page Miss Nalomi Davis. S'll vous plais. --- The handsome beach idols are still missing. Can't some one tell something about George Hicks and Johnny Stubs. Why they had a season locker at Rockaway Beach last summer. May be they are working now. But that sounds impossible. 象象象 Don't you think William Perry just too cute for words? *** Is the Forty Club still in existence Edna May? * * * Variety Club, will please ease up on their Sunday Rendezvous. Starvation is a head. * * * Miss Virginia Groves of 13 Irving Place, Brooklyn, New York, will kindly stop jibing all goodlooking men and act her age. ```markdown ``` Is Dick Williams from Connecticut? If you desire any info on the Tattler Contest just ring Decatur 7134 in the evening. * * * News of friends, relatives or otherwise either good or otherwise just write to 335 Macon Street, Stuyvesant Height, Churchyard. ★ ★ ★ YONKERS has gone in for tennis so CURTIES RUTH tells us. The courts of the Rainbow Tennis Club on Belknap Avenue are in use every day that the weather permits. The club has enlarged the courts and grandstand. It is now possible to play the nation's favorite game at night by the use of the electric lights that have been installed for sometime. * * * Mrs. Fredella Brewer, district president of the Varick Christian Endeavor Society of the Hudson River district, addressed the Young Women's Bible have a better com- fous Skin 柔ely beau- After a ful beauty tens as if skies and il which with this such amaz- ess. Get Class of Centennial A. M. E. Zion Church, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Mrs. Florence Monroe is the president of the class. Subject, "Mother Love in the Christian Endeavor Society". * * * Last Tuesday Mrs. J. R. Richardson entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home. The following mesdames exchanged their interpretations of this popular pastime. Mrs. Marie Howard, Anna Stevens, Adee Giddings, Beatrice Lucas, Mable Giddings, Bertha Mann, Elizabeth Bray, Luraine Wilson, Gertrude Skinner and Mrs. Barnard. The guests were Rhoda Fowler of New York City and Mozel Miller of White Plains. * * * WELL here is WILLIAM JACKSON'S sick and improving list from SYRACUSE. Mrs. Palmer is improving. Mrs. Walter Farrish is now confined at her home. Mrs. Elizabeth Eatin, who has been confined to bed for several weeks, is up again. Mrs. Johnson has returned from Crouse Irving Hospital. Mrs. Helene Jordan Scott, who has been ailing for some time, is improving. * * * Mr. Archie Moore, of Ithica, N. Y., took 5 o'clock communion at the St. Philip's Church, Easter morning and brought a beautiful plant in memory of his beloved wife, Mrs. Fred Carlisse. * * * The convention of the ladies auxiliary of the fourth district was held at St. Paul Church, the week of May 3rd. There three years united thanks of offering was received from all the church's of the fourth district. The next service will be held in Skyanattles, in the month of October. \* \* \* BRIDGEPORT celebrated Music Week with a program at the First Baptist Church last Monday. HULDA GREENE reports a splendid gathering and an excellent program. Those who contributed to the work were: Rev. G. C. Wainwright, the Stratford Choir, Bethel Choir, Miss Lillian Tarrar, Zion Choir, Reynold Gordneer, X. W. C. A. Choral Class, Mrs. G. Tarrar, Mt. Aery Choir, Raymond Eaton, Mrs. Chas. B. Ross, Margaret Clarke, United Choir and Rev. James Wilson. * * * The Willard Colliers and Win. Binghams motored to Hartford last Sunday. They were entertained by the Hinckses and J. W. Stewarts. * * * The Lincoln Club met at the home of Mrs. Ida Blackwell on Davenport Street. A splendid program was rendered by the members of the club. Later in the afternoon a luncheon was served. * * * Miss Christine Adams of Meriden. Connecticut, formerly from Atlanta, Ga., entertained a group of young people from Bridgeport. Among those present were the Misses Marian Blackwell, Minerva Bingham, Elizabeth Berry, Susan De Kaut, Meredith Cox, Francis Eaton, Lucille Johnson, Messrs. Alfred Brooks, Alfred Berry, George Clark, Jr., Morris Eaton, Joseph Husband, James Rivers, Harold Bridgeforth, and Charles Greene. *** Mrs. E. Jackson from Springfield, Mass. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Freeman, of 169 Island Brook Avenue. The Willards and Colliers are giving a chicken and waffle supper on May 24 for the benefit of the Messiah Baptist Church. Supper will be served from six until ten o'clock at their home on Broad Street. The annual Music Program week was held at the First Baptist Church of Stratford last Monday evening. * * * HORTENSE HOFF has recovered from a severe attack of La Grippe and sends us the following news from NEW HAVEN. "The No 'Count Boy", one of the three one-act plays given by the Dixwell Players, was presented in Bridgeport. The cast was as follows: Frances Pierice, Hubert Williams, Raymond Bowen and Minnie Johnson. * * * A shower was given in honor of Marle Wright of the Dixwell Community House, at the home of Mrs. Cooper of Winchester Avenue. The Bride-to-be received many beautiful gifts. * * * Mrs. G. Schuster of Chicago is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wm. Jackson, of LEARN A PROFESSION Are you capable of making enough money whereby you can soon become financially independent— — OR — Are you a "Wage Slave" who works hard making others rich and happy? JULY A section of our 8-booth modern equipped instruction room, where every branch of the beauty art is taught by competent teachers whose intellectual status is superb. Extraordinary Reduction! WE PROMISED to reduce our prices immediately our volume of trade would enable us. 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Evenings—Enter Anytime ALWAYS OPEN Write DIPLOMAS AWARDED SYSTEM BEAUTY CULTURE New York City y Reduction! prices immediately our volume it is with pleasure we announce R PRICES WILL BE REDUCED BROWNLIGHT BEAUTY POWDER Old Price $1 Per Box New Prices: 85c Per Box ONLY THE VERY BEST AND VERYONE! Facturing Co., Inc. New York City TWELFTH CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST (Colored) OF NEW YORK, N. Y. Announces A Free Lecture on Christian Science by MISS VILET KER-SEYMER, C. S. OF LONDON, ENGLAND Members of the Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts In the Renaissance Casino, 138th Street and Seventh Ave. New York City SATURDAY, MAY 19, at 7:45 P. M. Doors Open at 7:00 O'Clock The Public is Cordially Invited to Attend ...Pen Sketches.... (Contributed through the courtesy of the publishers of "Who's Who In Colored America) DENTIST JAMES W. THORNTON, who not only holds the degree of D. D. S. from Howard Dental School, but also the degree of Ph. C. from University of W. Tenn., was for a time proprietor of a drug store in Raleigh, N. C. While waiting for his license to practice dentistry in New York City, he accepted the appointment of Narcotic Inspector in the Internal Revenue Department and was stationed at Kansas City, Kansas. Office, 1990 Seventh Avenue, New York. PHYSICIAN GEORGE W. WHITE, who is the medical examiner for the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co., graduated from Howard Medical School in 1913. After graduating from the Normal School in Virginia, he began the battle of life as an elevator boy, office boy in a newspaper office, bank clerk, and then took up the study of medicine. He is First Lieutenant Medical, Medical Officers Reserve Corp., U. S. A. Office, 221 E. Clay Street., Richmond, Va. BUSINESS MANAGER NOAH D. THOMPSON, who was on the editorial staff of the Los Angeles, California Evening Express for 12 years, has been business manager for Opportunity since February 27 and still going strong. While in L. A. he held a number of important civic positions, being on the L. A. Municipal Housing Commission as assistant (special) civil service Examiner for Los Angeles County. He was for a time Industrial Secretary of the N. Y. Urban League. Address, 17 Madison Avenue, New York. DRUGGIST HENRY ROGER WILLIAMS, who not only is a druggist, but physician and author as well, began life in his teens by giving stereoptican lectures and entertainments to secure funds for tuition. He graduated from Bowen Institute of Pharmacy in 1915, receiving the degree Litt. D. from Selma University. He studied medicine at Meharry Medical School and received the degree, M. D. in 1900. He is the proprietor of two stores in Mobile. Address, 606 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Ala. PHYSICIAN ELVIN ELLIOTT RAWLINS, who contributes articles on "Keeping Fit" in the N. Y. Amsterdam News, is a graduate of the Long Island College Hospital, receiving his degree of M. D. there in 1906. He is one of the founders and is treasurer of the West Indian Committee in America and is Vice-President of the North Harlem Medical Society. Address, 8 W. 130th St., New York. DIRECTOR NEGRO WORK BYRD PRILIERMAN, who is on the staff of the West Virginia Council of Religious Education, Director of Negro Work, being the only Negro so employed in the United States, is President Emeritus of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention. He was born a slave, in 1859, the youngest of seventeen children. In 1897 he was appointed Notary Public, being the first Negro so appointed in the state of West Vir- Lincoln Park Estates Sets Record WE are very glad to hear from the Lincoln Park Estates of their success. So far a record has been established. Every person seeing this property has purchased for either investment or to build immediately. This land is one of the finest ever offered to the public and the prices are within the reach of everyone, therefore, we can understand why the property is selling very rapidly. The south shore of Long Island is one of the best investments anyone can possibly make, because the future of Long Island is assured. How could it be otherwise after the way millions are being spent all over the Island. At Montauk Point, at the end of Long Island over $17,000,000 has been spent up to date and the Long Island Railroad is spending a fortune electrifying the railroad. Lincoln Park Estates has been highly recommended by the station master of the Pennsylvania railroad, Mr. William Egan, and a number of his employees have all ready purchased home sites. Some are about to erect homes. We expect to see over a thousand homes completed during the next three months. Anyone seeing this beautiful property cannot fail to see the advantage in purchasing the land. The government compels banks to own a certain amount of real estate, and all one can get is 4½ per cent for their money per annum regardless of what might be realized from their investments. Why not invest in land that has an assured future and be able to double your own money many times? It will be readily seen that Long Island is the natural expansion ground for the millions of people of greater New York who seek the environment of nature, health and counterpide; the time is not far distant when the great realization will come as to just what Long Island holds out, and what it has to offer. There are many choice plots close to the railroad station and bathing beach. ginia. Address, Institute, West Virginia. TEACHER OF VOICE CASKA BONDS, who received his early training in England, was adopted by one of England's peers at the age of nine. In 1915, Mme. Clara Novello Davies attracted by his musical tendencies, engaged him as her secretary. Later he became her assistant in teaching voice and has since 1926 taught her method, with her approval, in New York City. Address, 580 St. Nicholas Ave., New York. AGENCY SECRETARY JOHN O. WRAGG, born a slave in 1855, has at this age reached the position of Agency Secretary for the Colored People of American Bible Society. He received his early education at the Avery Institute, honored with D. D. and B. D. degree from Claflin and Gammon Seminary respectively. He was for forty years a member of the Methodist Church, pastor for nine years and presiding Elder for four years. He is the Dean of the Agency Secretaries, U. S. The Bible Society has distributed thru Rev. Wragg more than 1,500,000 bibles. Address, Bible House, Astor Pl., New York. PHYSICIAN WILLIAM PORTER NORCOM, who was Grand Master of Masons, Beauty Secrets By Mme. Sara Washington "Shedding the Hair" IN human beings the shedding of the hair is a gradual and continuous process, the operation of falling out and replacement going on all the time. Although in most persons it is more active at certain times than at others, varying with the state of health, season, etc. Most animals and birds have a regular period for shedding the hair or moulting, and, as the hair or feathers fall off, an entire new growth appears to take their place. There is a great deal to resemblance between the growth of the hair and that of the plant. As the plant requires air and light, in the animal kingdom the hair appears where it is most exposed to the elements, namely, on the surface. The hair is present in greater or less quantities on all surface parts of the human body except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, eyelids and lips. The length of life of the hair varies. The lifetime of the eyelashes has been determined as 135 days, on the human head 2 to 6 years, according to the individual and their condition; that is, each and every hair will fall out and be completely renewed during such period. It has been estimated that the number of hairs falling out each day may vary from 13 to 17, to 62 to 213, and even more in cases of disease. There are approximately 110,000 hairs on the heads of members of our group. Dark hairs are said to be more numerous than lighter shades. Prince Hall affiliation in Connecticut when that Order raised $12,000 and erected the Masonic Temple ,is now a physician in Brooklyn. He studied at Yale, University of Michigan, and took his M. D. degree from Howard University in 1917. He was for five years a member of the National Guard of Connecticut, mustered out as 2d Lieut. ADDRESS, 160 Lefferts Pl., Brooklyn, N. Y. CONCERT SINGER MRS. REBECCA DE GRAFFEN REID NORCOM, who at one time was a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, is a graduate of Fisk University, studied voice in Paris under Monsieur Maurice Du Monsuil and Mme. Daillart of the Opera Comique, and has since her arrival in this country given a number of recitals. ADDRESS, 160 Lefferts Pl., Brooklyn, N. Y. CONCERT PIANIST JUSTIN SANDBRIDGE, who has been studying pianoforte since 1909, is a native of Boston, Mass., where he obtained his education and training. On Nov. 21, 1926, he appeared in his formal public recital as soloist with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. He is an instructor in "The Art of Pianoforte Playing." ADDRESS, 1 Herman St., Roxbury, Mass. NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS HARRY PRAMPIN LAURA SCHOOL OF MUSIC Teaching Piano, Violin, Mandolin, Coronet, Tuba, Horn, Trombone, Claranet Saxaphone, Baritone, Voice Culture LESSONS IN THEORY OF MUSIC Practical training given to Pupils in School Band Orchestra 131 WEST 136th ST., N. Y. CITY Telephone Audubon 1987 By MISS FLORENCE MAYLIN (Formerly associated with Mme. Roy—Paris) EVERY fastidious and dainty woman wants to appear as pretty and charming in the privacy of her own room or boudoir as she does outwardly to the public. Just at present we wish to consider the undergarments which modern fashion decrees should be worn with our smart dresses. First, another little hint in regards to pronunciation. "Lingerie" is correctly pronounced "Lheinjerce" with a soft (j) and not as if it were derived from the word "linger". The latest styles in lingerie follow other fashions and are designed in ensembles. The modish woman under her street, afternoon or evening costume is dressed with the same eye to harmony as is evident in her gown. With the evolution of the modern silhouette there has appeared an altogether new "set" of underwear. Fortunately, the days of six and seven undergarments worn at the same time are past and we gaze with dumb-founded curiosity at the beribboned, berufled high corset-covers, chemises, panties, flannel and cotton petticoats, etc., besides other unmentionables. Gradually, one, two, three and four items have been eliminated and the whole scheme of dressing thereby greatly simplified to the immense comfort and freedom of the wearer. The suit of lingerie, to be comfortable, must be well fitted. The straight chemise, full feathered step-in and bloomers have been modified and improved and the best underthings today are cut to fit the figure closely and to form an easy basis over which to slip the gown. Many materials go into the making of the new lingerie, according to the type of costume. Sheer, light stuffs are usually preferred and of course they must be washable, for no matter how charming, "undies" must stand the test of soap and water. Crepe de chine of course, reigns supreme as the choix par excellence, but there is, however, a great and beautiful variety of stuffs to meet the demand. The new artificial silks are gaining great popularity because they are attractive, reasonable, make up prettily and stand wear, tear and tubbing excellently. Many of the materials have dainty, printed figures making up stunning color combinations. Yet in underthings as in many of the smartest gowns and ensembles, the preference is for solid colors. We shall continue in further detail in our next issue. Removal Announcement Marvello BEAUTY SHOPPE AND SCHOOL is now at 232 West 135th St. Telephone Audubon 10211 LAURA GIBBS, Proprietor CZARINA GEORGE Well known Beauty Culturist is now located at The APEX SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE 200 West 135th St., Room 110 where she is equipped to give the very best service. All of her former patrons are especially solicited. ROBERT T. PEACE The Better Grocer SPECIAL PRICES FOR THE WEEK Alfred McCann (Food Expert) Recommends: Dugans 100% whole wheat bread. 15c. Freshly laid eggs received every second day by parcel post direct from Brummer Mill Farms, Frederick, Maryland. Phone your order, we deliver promptly—Bradhurst 2059 2804 EIGHTH AVENUE DUNBAR APTS. THE INTERSTATE TATTLER The Harlem School of Dress, Inc. Office 210 200 WEST 135th ST. Tel. Edge. 1725 FLORENCE MAYLIN, Director All branches of Dress- making, Cutting, Fitting, Draping and Sew- ing taught for Person- al and Professional Use. "GOOD CLOTHES ARE A SOCIAL DISTINCTION AND A BUSINESS ASSET" Afternoon and Evening Classes— Direct Personal Instruction ENROLL NOW—PROFIT BY A VALUABLE TRAINING $ SPRING DRESSES $5.00 SPRING UP SUITS $9.00 Real Bargains in Full UP Fashioned Hoslery and Silk Underwear RAYBURN NOVELTY SHOPS, Inc. 120 W. 124th St., New York City AMBITIOUS WOMEN Earn $10 to $20 a day taking orders for made-to-measure Corselettes— Write or call for particulars. CUSTOM CORSET COMPANY 120 West 118th Street New York, N. Y. Tel. Morningside 6559 MYRTLE'S Beauty Shoppe MERRITTA A. WRIGHT, Prop. Dress Designer PORO SYSTEM MARCELLING MANICURING FACIAL 2209 Seventh Avenue NEW YORK LUCILLE V. JOHNSON Former Teacher of Apex School Announces the Opening of JOHNSON APEX BEAUTY SHOPPE 201 WEST 139th STREET Where (4) Booths under the supervision of most expert Operators of Hair and Beauty Culture will be maintained. Positively No Waiting CHEMICAL ENGINEER DR. DON B. OWENS, JR., PH.D. Chemist: C. J. Walker Mfg. Co., Inc. 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Room No. 200 Phones: Main 5400-5401, Lin. 8476 See me for Secret and Proven Industrial formulas for perfumes, cosmetics and medicines. I make all kinds of analyses. No order too small. LOUISE B. FISHER HAIRDRESSING MANICURING FACIAL MASSAGE PORO SYSTEM TAUGHT DIPLOMAS AWARDED Now Located at 165 WEST 127TH STREET NEW YORK HUNTERS BEAUTY PARLOR 2234 7th AVE., N. Y. CITY Roll Off the Dark Skin With A NEW DISCOVERY BLEACHPAK $1.50 A Treatment You hold no secrets when you advertise in THE INTER-STATE TATTLER By HERBERT (Whitey) WHITE THE Woman's Auxiliary to the Urban League, Mrs. Lena T. Parks, president, held a luncheon meeting at the Marguerite last Wednesday. The speaker of the afternoon was Miss Ethel Marrey, executive secretary of the Protestant Big Sister Organization. She discussed the Social Problems of Women and Girls in New York. The Social Rounders, Inc., gave a unique Mardi Gras and Spring Dance at the Renaissance Casino on Thursday evening, May 3rd. The Ball Room was gorgeously decorated to suit the occasion with balloons. Souvenirs of every description were presented to the guests and a grand and glorious time was had by all. The affair was well attended and a number of prominent clubs including the Sphinx and Jolly Fellow were represented. The officers are Mr. Wily Holloway, president, Mr. Dave Turner, vice-president, Mr. Robert Harris, financial-secretary, Mr. Clarence Williams, treasurer, Mr. James Dennis, recording-secretary. Members are Mr. Donald Wilson, Mr. Stanley Gess, Mr. Robert Clayton, Mr. Howard Harris, Mr. Marceo Newberry, Mr. Percy Williams, Mr. Clarence Madison, Mr. Alfred Stothart. The rejuvenated Audubon Club met Sunday afternoon at the residence of one of its members. Plans were discussed for the club's first venture since the reorganization which will be in the form of a Formal complimentary assembly to be held during the first week of October. The members of the club are: R. Melvin Flournoy, president; Raymond Smith, vice-president; Harry Hunter, financial-secretary; Augustus W. Colwell, recording-secretary; Lionel A. Baker, treasurer. Clifford Lee, Ivan Anchong, Carl Wise, Wallace Henson, Joseph Hunter, George Harris, William Sidney, Everett Stone, David Walker, Julius Prown, Herbert Leonard. The club can be reached by addressing all communications to the Recording Secretary, A. W. Colwell, 320 West 137th Street, or Bradhurst 9042. Harlem is the possessor of a new club—The Greeks—a group of sixteen, three from each of the Special: 17 Jeweled Solid White Gold Bracelet Watch $15.00—Regular $28.00 Value DIAMONDS WATCHES SILVERWARE OLD JEWELRY REMODELED 2633 EIGHTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY 140th St. L Station B. MUCKE 81 YEARS IN HARLEM As a Contestant in the Tattler "New York to Paris" Contest. NOTE-Only one nomination blank accepted for each Contestant nominated. Friday, May 18, 1928 * * * * * * Greek Letter College Fraternity and four non-fraters. The purpose of this organization is to develop a closer bond between the fraternities, sororities and the individual partisans. The Greeks will begin by giving a formal affair in the near future and several other affairs are planned for the summer months. A basket-ball team will be formed next Fall. The members of The Greeks are George Gregory, Al Tucker, John Hans, Quentin Hans, Charley Wilson, Eipe Saithe, J. H. Jiggetts, Paul Hollaway, Dick KATIE SARA POLLARD, popular member of the Tattler Girls' Five, is well known in Junior Club circles. Thomas, Burke Horne, C. D. King, Lawrence Hubert, George Redd and Rip Day. The regular meeting of the Unique Exclusive Club met at the home of Miss Doris Leslie, 160 West 142nd Street, Thursday evening. Members present were Annie Midleton, Eunice Walker, Annie Sadler, Doris Leslie, Lillian Willis, Iris Reubel, Audrey Clark. Their guests were Thaddeus Brown, Barney Rook, George Dean, George Palmer. The members debated on companionate marriage. Saturday the Unique Exclusive Club entertained with a party in the beautifully decodated Black and White Rooms of the Jolly Fellows Club. ```markdown ``` * * * Talk about a jam up time, well the Hostesses, Musicians and Floormen of the Savoy had nothing else but, at a party given by Herbert White, one of their floormen at the Jolly Fellows club rooms. Mr. Buchannan and Mr. Parker of Savoy Fame, made a non-stop hop from the Savoy Ballroom to the J. F. Club rooms to join in the festivity. The Loyal Men of the Hour Association wish to thank their many followers for their splendid patronage shown at their annual Barn Dance held at the Savoy Ballroom last Friday. Among their guests were the J. F. and F. with their Black and White Overalls, Loyal men, green and white, Buffaloes, blue and white, Moonlight, fancy gingham and many other clubs. The grand march was led by the president of the L. M. of H. Asociation. The Twenty Century Tuxedo Club held its regular meeting on Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Ellis, 219 West 135th Street. The meeting was most interesting and lovely refreshments were served. The Citizens Christmas Cheer Committee held their monthly meeting on last Wednesday evening at the Urban League building and decided to give a dinner at the Venetian Tea Room, 224 West 135th Street on Wednesday evening, May 16th at which time several prominent individuals are scheduled to speak. The committee gave to the Charity Organization Society, one hundred and fifty dollars, part of the proceeds of the musical given on Palm Sunday at the Imperial Elks Auditorium, to be used in the charitable work of assisting the poor and needy. --- Invitations are out for the initial dansant of the Ace Social Club, scheduled for June 6th. The affair is to be a Spanish American costume and dress ball, according to the invitations. Vernon Andrades orchestra will furnish the music. The club's official roster: Harold M. Cave, president; Johanna Arindell, vice-president; Winthrop Paris, secretary; Alvin L. Violenus, treasurer; George N. Hasel; Maxwell Hunt; Wilfred A. Joseph; Cecil D. Violenus; Herman C. Wattson. Honorary members: Dr. D. Dash and Eric Illige. *** Arthur Tilford, the "prince" is again with the Manhattan Clubmen. They think he is a great sportsman and were all out to greet him. NOTICE Modesta Roquemore MANICURIST Will Remain at 201 WEST 139th STREET New York City SINGERS Do you give your Director or Teacher trouble? Do you sing, readily at sight? I have helped many singers now prominent to success. I can also help you. BERTHA DES VERNEY STUDIO PIANO AND VOCAL 211 West 135th St., New York Edgecombe 7888 LEARN TO DRIVE SAVOY-TOPICS WE HAVE NOTICED THAT every time that beautiful and touching little ballad has been played, how dance lovers chim in and try to sing the chorus. But after the first five or six words, finish up by humming the refrain. * * * IT DID NOT TAKE US long to discover the reason. Few know the words by heart, perhaps just two or three lines. After that, they hum the rest of the song. SO WE HAVE DECIDED to publish the chorus not only of Among My Souvenirs, but from all the big hits from time to time for the benefit of our patrons, the Savoyites. * * * Among My Souvenirs There's nothing left for me of days that used to be, I live in memory among my souvenirs, Some letters tied with blue, a photograph or two, I see a rose from you among my souvenirs. A few more tokens rest within my treasure chest, And though they do their best to give me consolation, I count them all apart, and as the tears drops start. I find a broken heart among my souvenirs. --- Just a Memory Days I knew with you are just a memory, that is all that's left to me. Happiness. I guess, is just a memory of a love that used to be, Will we share the night, the moon. the stars above again? Will I live to hope, to sing. to smile, to laugh again, love again? In my dreams, it seems your face is near to me, and it's dear to me Though it's just a memory. FUN FOR ALL, ALL FOR FUN is the new Savoy motto and watch how we live up to it from now on. * * * BEGINNING WITH NEXT Saturday night. May 19th, we're gonner give you fast and furious fun such as never before. And that's to be a regular Saturday nite feature. --- PROFESSIONAL VAUDEVILLE how's that? Not only professional Vaudeville, but the best obtainable in the vaudeville field, regardless of what it may cost. HERE YOU'LL SEE something really worth while. It'll be real high class vaudeville, the cream of the profession. ** SOMETHING SUPREMELY sensational we promise you, each and every Saturday nite. You'll sure get a thrill here and how. SO DON'T FAIL to be with us, this Saturday night when we present the first Savoy all professional high class vaudeville. AND PLEASE DON'T forget our motto, the Savoy motto: "Fun for all and all for fun. Broadway Auto School SPECIAL $10 COURSE Phone Edgecombe 5437 W. KAISER Upholstering Repairing SLIP COVERS MADE TO ORDER. LINEN, CRETONNE, SATEEN. 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HARLEM 4334 Res.: 2508 7th Ave., Apt. 2 Tel Bradhurst 3890 Thos. H. Kirton LICENSED EMBALMER Funeral Director irton LMER or MOTTO: SATISFACTORY SERVICE 89 West 134 Street, N. Y. Formerly J. C. Thomas D. Surles MASTER LOCKSMITH In all its branches 2496 SEVENTH AVE. New York Telephone: Edge. 6816 urles BLOCKSMITH branches TH AVE. ork dge. 6816 Tel. Morningside 6368 --- BLAZING THE TRAIL Alvin J. Moses. "Star Dust" Of all the things a kiss can do! Its really a surprise; Its mystery is far more deep Than you may quite surmise. A kiss can make the world stand still— Don't ask me how I know; A kiss can make the stars wink out— I know this to be so! A kiss can make a flower bloom Where only thistles grow— Don't ask me how I know these things, I only know—I know! "The Glory That Was Sam McVea's" SAM MOVEA AS HE LOOKED IN 1910, WHEN HE RATED ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST FIGHTERS IN 18 YEARS HE NEVER WAS DEFEATED BY A WHITE OPPONENT. Lies with Sam Lagnford, and his utter indecisiveness will be told by this correspondent at some point Oxnard, a suburb of Fresno, California, spent splitting rails for Southern California. Ted Carroll, premier sport cartoonist associated with this column in the near future. tles with Sam Lagnford, and his utter inability to lick Jack Johnson, will be told by this correspondent at some future time. He was born at Oxnard, a suburb of Fresno, California, and his early youth was spent splitting rails for Southern California railroad companies. Ted Carroll, premier sport cartoonist of the race, will be associated with this column in the near future. Al Brown Fetes Baby Joe Gans The outstanding colored lightweight tendered a reception last week by All weight recently returned from Europe. Gans is here for the express purpose best in the racket, preferably McLarnin Damon Runyon, highest paid sport have it as his opinion that the Frisco bear the crown of the 135 pound brigad Baby" has made rapid strides during here, he has impressed the writer greatly The outstanding colored lightweight of the Pacific coast was tendered a reception last week by Al Brown, well known bantamweight recently returned from Europe. Gans is here for the express purpose of getting a shot with the best in the racket, preferably McLarnin and Mandell. Damon Runyon, highest paid sports chronicler in the world, gave it as his opinion that the Frisco lightweight was destined to wear the crown of the 135 pound brigade. That was a year ago, and "Baby" has made rapid strides during that time. In his workouts here, he has impressed the writer greatly with his shiftiness and general all around ability. With Bruce Flowers and Gans on the scene, it recalls to mind two other clever lightweights of slightly more than a decade ago who made life miserable for everyone in their path. Page Ten Who was the finest built heavyweight among the dark skinned warriors asks a reader of this column without hesitancy, SAM McVEA. Standing but one inch shorter than six feet, McVea was a fit subject for the trawl and mallet of a "Phidias". At various times during his travels in which he traverseed the globe more than three times, he was asked to sit for studies before the world's recognized sculptors. At the Royal Academy in Paris there is a bronze statue of the great Californian, depicting a Greek athlete about to hurl the discus ala Olympian. McVea, commenced his colorful career back in 1903 at the age of eighteen, and gained instant fame by stopping rough Kid Carter in two rounds. Carter, it will be recalled by those of the Horton Law days vintage, was one fighter that always gave Joe Walcott more than he bargained for. McVea's sensational 49 round finish battle with Joe Jeanette, his twenty or more bat- bility to lick Jack Johnson, the future time. He was born in , and his early youth was innia railroad companies. of the race, will be asture. of the Pacific coast was Brown, well known bantam- of getting a shot with the and Mandell. chronicleer in the world, lightweight was destined to That was a year ago, and that time. In his workouts with his shiftiness and gen- * * * * * * Eddie Dorsey, who had Benny Leonard in trouble for a few seconds of their abbreviated contest that lasted two runds, and Leo Johnson, who is blind now. Folks can always recall Johnson's poor showing against the masterly Leonard but never think to praise him for his exhibitions against Irish Patsy Kline, Willie Jackson, Jimmy Duffy, Johnny Dundee, Kilbane, Stanley Yoakum, Wee Wee Barton, Knubby Joe Gans, et al. Ed Mercer of Renaissance Five Writes Your listing of the 40 greatest colored boxers dating from the Horton Law up to the present Walker Bill, must be highly complimented. Your knowledge of the fistic art and its performers without question covers a very large area. Only one who has devoted considerable time to the study of the fight game, as well as to all other forms of athletics, could have given so clearly the information I desired. With my sincere wishes, and the congratulations of the members of the "Renaissance Big Five" corporation, I remain, Yours for good. clean sport, BILLIARDS Shooting one of the best games of his career, James Evans, World's Colored pocket billiards champion, defeated Charlie Harmon (white) in the final block last Friday night. The men played 375 points in blocks of 125 each at Charlie's Billiard Academy on East 138th street, Bronx. The purse was for $300 and the colored champion ran 95 balls during the final block. Hilldale and Lincoln Giants Split Doubleheader The playing of George Carr and "Nip" Winters enabled the Lincoln Giants to beat the Hilldale Club the first game of a double header at the Catholic Protectory Oval Sunday afternoon, Mary 13. Carr and Winters were former members of the Hilldale team, but both hit Phil Cockrell as though they never saw him before. Carr got a home run in the very first inning and Winters made a circuit clot in the third. Other home runs were made by Spearman and Riggins during this game, the final score of which was 8-7. The Philadelphiaans came back with a vengeance during the second contest to win by a score of 12-4. The local team could do nothing with the offings of Dalty Cooper, while the visitors hit both Gisentaner and Rector hard. "Pop" Lloyd led his team-mates at bat in this game with a home run and a single in four trips to the plate. Clint Thomas led the Daisies with four hits in five trips to the plate, including a home run. The box score. 1st Game. Hilldale Ab r h po a e Stevens, ss. . . . 5 0 0 5 2 0 Warfield, 2b. . . . 4 1 1 5 1 0 Charleston, cf. . . 4 2 2 0 0 0 Mackey, c. . . . 5 1 4 4 1 1 'Lincoln Giants' One of the greatest semi-Pro teams in the country play every Sunday at CATHOLIC PROTECTORY OVAL East Tremont Avenue near 180th Street JOHN HENRY LLOYD, Manager JAMES J. KEENAN, Gen. Mgr. (Signed) EDGAR E. MERCER. Cannady, 1b. ... 5 1 2 3 2 1 Thomas, lf. ... 5 1 1 3 0 0 Johnson, 3b. ... 5 1 2 0 1 0 Briggs, rf. ... 4 1 2 0 1 0 Cockrell, p. ... 4 0 1 0 3 0 Totals ...41 7 15 24 11 2 Lincoln Giants Ab r h po a e Gray, cf. ... 5 0 1 3 0 0 Mason, rf. ... 3 1 2 2 0 0 Carr, 1b. ... 2 1 11 0 0 Riggins, 3b. ... 3 1 1 1 3 0 Scales, ss. ... 3 0 0 1 4 0 Spearman, c. ... 4 2 2 1 1 0 Lloyd, 2b. ... 4 1 2 4 2 0 Winters, p. ... 3 2 1 1 2 0 Rector, lf. ... 4 0 0 3 0 0 Rojo, c. ... 0 0 0 '0 0 0 Totals ...31 8 10 27 12 0 Hilldale ...113 000 002—7 Lincoln Giants . 323 000 10x—8 Sacrifice hit — Rector. Stolen bases—Warfield, Mackey and Mason. Two base hits—Cannady, Mason, Mackey and Spearman. Three base hit—Charleston. Home runs—Carr, Spearman, Winters and Riggins. Double play—Stevens to Warfield to Cannady. Base on balls—Cockrell Winters 2. Strikeouts—Cockrell 4; Winters 2. Umpires—Seixas and Connelly Wilbur Cohen's Assailant Freed William Pennyfeather, who attempted the life of Wilbur Cohen. well-known boxer, was freed of the charge by Magistrate Flood in Washington Heights court to the consternation of the community. Cohen and Charles Burke, the latter a passerby, was shot on the eve of March 26th last while standing in front of 442 Lenox Avenue. Cohen was struck in the back, the bullet passing out of his left side. Cohen is a product of the St. Christopher Athletic Club and has always disported himself in the ring and out as a perfect gentleman. 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The land is situated on and between three Railroad the Merrick Road—a broad macadamized Boulevard str hourly passing the property. There is a Million-Dollar Re from the property. General stores, gas stations and lume telephone and Trans-Atlantic cable on the grounds. A Full Warranty Deed in your name is issued with Mappings consist of 20 x 100 ft. lots, YOU ARE ACTUALLY FREE BY BUYING A 100 x 100 FT. PLO For further information, which will be cheerfully coupon and receive an invitation. Unique, Bonafide, Mammoth! These three words don't even remotely explain one half of it! Our proposition-consisting of 10,000 high and dry lots, 25 x 100, is the most unique of its kind ever offered to the Colored people!!! And the prices!—Only $100, $150 and $200 per lot — nothing higher in price! — All corners are $200. WE HAVE a development consisting of 10,000 lots, beautiful high and dry ground, each lot 25 x 100 feet. In the center of this property we have the first and only Park for Colored People in the United States—THE LINCOLN PARK. The land is situated on and between three Railroad Stations, on the direct continuation of the Merrick Road-a broad macadamized Boulevard stretching way beyond Bellport buses hourly passing the property. There is a Million-Dollar Recreation Park within ten minutes' walk from the property. General stores, gas stations and lumber mill on the grounds. Electricity, telephone and Trans-Atlantic cable on the grounds. A Full Warranty Deed in your name is issued with each and every lot sold. As Long Island Mappings consist of 20 x 100 ft. lots, YOU ARE ACTUALLY OBTAINING ONE LOT AB SOLUTELY FREE BY BUYING A 100 x 100 FT. PLOT. For further information, which will be cheerfully given, kindly fill out the attached coupon and receive an invitation. We are also prepared to negotiate with real live salespeople on a liberal basis. MAC-RAD ESTATES CO. 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Appment consisting of 10,000 lots, beautiful high center of this property we have the first and largest—THE LINCOLN PARK. On and between three Railroad Stations, on the road macadamized Boulevard stretching way be city. There is a Million-Dollar Recreation Park with retail stores, gas stations and lumber mill on theantic cable on the grounds. Used in your name is issued with each and every 100 ft. lots, YOU ARE ACTUALLY OBTAINED BY BUYING A 100 x 100 FT. PLOT. Station, which will be cheerfully given, kindly invitation. ESTATES CO. Gentlen Ple your pr --- Page Eleven --- To the Public Mammoth! If it! Our proposition—consist of its kind ever offered to the nothing higher in price! — All beautiful high and dry ground, each rest and only Park for Colored buses, on the direct continuation of way beyond Bellport — buses in Park within ten minutes’ walk on the grounds. Electricity, all every lot sold. As Long Island OBTAINING ONE LOT AB- kindly fill out the attached COU PON MAC-RAD ESTATES CO. 2145 Seventh Avenue, New York City Gentlemen:- Please furnish further information regarding your property. Name ... Address ... Tel. Number ... City ... --- PHILA MISS COO Beauty The PHILADELPHIA *** Send all NEWS and ADVERTISING MATTER to The Swanee Shop 1641 Christian St., Phila., Pa. Thousands are now using URBANDS SANITARY NAPKINS because they are economical and superior in quality Page Twelve Beauty Apparition— A trick of the eyes, The narrow channel Where fancy lies, Now a forest Wild and rooty, Now a tender flower; That's beauty. Compliments of E. S. SILVERA *** MUSIC WEEK as celebrated in the Public Schools, Clean-Up Week as carried out by each Quakerite.—shake well before using! * * * Mr. Wayne L. Hopkins, Executive Secretary of the Armstrong Association of Philadelphia, is attending the National Conference of Social Work in Memphis, Tennessee. The Alpha Phi Alpha "Go To High School-Go to College" Meeting, Sunday, at the Pearl Theatre proved quite successful. Dr. R. P. Sims, President of Bluefield Institute was the main speaker. This was one of the similar meetings held throughout the country by the Alphas. * * * So glad to hear that Miss Rebecca Carpenter is convalescent. She is the charming owner of Rebecca's Beauty Shop. We have missed her for quite a while. * * * Mrs. Thomas Moseley of "Noo Yark" was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hope of Camden, N. J. We like you, dear lady, visit us again. * * * So the Japeimas gave a dance real. As for music, Wilbur De Paris played like he has never played before. The punch was refreshing. The sandwiches were tasty. I liked the Balloon dance. Three cheers for the chic Mrs. Helen Benson! Mr. and Mrs. William Claxton, Dr. and Mrs. Turner, Dr. and Mrs. Cooper, Dr. and Mrs. Powell, Dr. and Mrs. Pannell, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Blue, Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Rodgers, Misses Dorothy and Marie Warrick, Sylvia and Marcia Claxton, Phyllis Taylor, Frances Brown, Messrs. Vassack, James Atkins, James Ramsey, Douglas Murray, Jules Martin, Macon Berryman, Joseph Smith, Andrew Bailey were among the many who enjoyed one of the best invitations of the season. MISS E. P. McDOUGAL, Editor of Phila. Section DEFORREST HAWKINS, Circulation Manager THE MUSIC URBANDS The Marion Turner Recital MARION TURNER, pianist of the graduating class at the Zeckwer-Han Musical Academy proved herself a pianist of rare ability and a musician of unusual talent in her senior recital, May 8, 1928, at the school. Miss Turner opened her program with the Beethoven Son- The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person in a dynamic pose, possibly dancing or performing. The focus is on the person's body, with their arms raised and one leg lifted. The background is indistinct, but it seems to be a dark, possibly outdoor setting. ata Op. 31, No. 2, playing the first movement with a great technical skill. The opening chords of this movement were a fitting beginning for so interesting a recital. The slow movement was interpreted with that pathos and dignity that is typical of Beethoven's slow movement. The Allegretto with its playfulness held the audience throughout and was played with assurance and clarity. Two modern numbers followed giving a delightful contrast from the classics. The first "Lotus Land" by Cyril Scott, the second Minuet de l'Arlisienne, of Bizet. In the "Lotus Land," Miss Turner showed her preference to finger dexterity rather than grotesque glissandos at the climax of this number. Two Chopin numbers completed this group; the Nocturne F major and the Fantasie Impromtu, the latter being the spice of the program. Chopin himself would have enjoyed hearing Miss Turner play this number. The Grieg A Minor Concerto, first movement concluded a well performed program. It was in this rendition that Miss Turner proved great possibilities as a pianist. Combining musicianship and technical facility with poise, personal- using S KINS UR The ity and the ability to play in ensemble Miss Turner delighted her audience to a very remarkable degree. Mr. Clark; Miss Turner's instructor played the orchestral score on the second piano. The pianist was assisted by Tessie J. Ozga, Violinist, who played some very interesting numbers which included the Salmon Sonata A ELLA AYRES, the "Pinkie" of Philadelphia, a Camden school teacher and a regular girl. ```markdown ``` a movement of the Vevaldi Concerto and some shorter pieces of Weeniowski. Miss Doris Duval also proved herself to be an accompanist of rare ability. A Banquet and Fashion Show A PEPPY ,well attended Banquet! That is the opinion of nearly all of the 500 friends and admirers of J. C. Asbury, who attended the banquet given in his honor, Friday evening, May 4, 1928 at the Pythian Hall. We may give full credit to the United Republican Active Workers Association and a committee consisting of the Assistant District Attorney. Ben Robinson, cheer leader, kept the crowd in happy song and merry strain throughout the entire evening. The principal speaker of the evening being District Attorney John Monaghan. The theme of his talk dealt with sincerity and his belief in the man whom he has made assistant in his office. The Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Robert Montgomery. Among the others who took part in the program were: Mr. T. Crawford Cook, the new ward leader of the 30th ward; Mrs. Maud Coleman. Have You Tried RBANI e only race product of its kin Also The Following URBAN PRODUCTS Tooth Paste .....25c. Anti-Curl Pomade .....55c. Skin Bleach .....55c. Toilet Cologne .....60c. Mr. John Dugan, Director of Welfare; Attorney G. Edward Dickerson, Mrs. Sadie Mosell Alexander, Assistant City Solicitor; Mrs. Henry Hall Sinnamon, Assistant Director of Public Welfare; Judge John H. Walsh, Henry J. Trainer, Judge Edward W. Henry, Mr. E. Washington Rhodes, Mrs. Maud Morrisette; Mrs. Brenda Dennis, Lawyer W. H. Fuller. Music hath its charm and Mrs. Florence Cole Talbert charmingly sang 'Spring is here' and "Thank God for a Garden". The Anderson Trio, Misses Ethel and Alice Anderson and Miss Carter, sang. "We are Climbing Jacob's Ladder." A very good time was had by all. LOVELY Gowns draped on charming Mannequines rewarded the efforts of Mrs. Leonard Nash at the Palais Royal on last Monday evening. The models were trained by the efficient Miss Penny Askew, a model of note. The escorts were well groomed in Tuxedo suits. Sports Wear was the first to be shown. The models being Miss G. Stewart, Mrs. E. Folax, Misses E. Price, Leila Williams, Frieda Sheppard and Edna Gardner. Afternoon wear—Mrs. James Horn, Misses Mable American, Penny Askew. On the Musical Program appeared Mr. William Phelps, Mrs. Gertrude Bruce. It would take pages and pages to tell of the picturesque bridal party and also the evening gowns. It was a fashion show worthy of any Paris designer. "Late, Loud and Wrong" Beans of Tin Can Row Beans!—Ya buy em in a can. Ya fry em in a pan. Ya eat 'em like a man. An' Oh! Boy!—when you drink water how they swell up. * * * When you see Paul Boswell ask him, "How is Minnie?" He will be sure to say "Minnie Who?" * * * "Charlie! Charlie! Shut that door." "What ole door?" "That ole back door.' Thrills are in order. Charlie and Boulie are cuttin in. Charlie is hot stuff! Anne Howe? The carnation on his coat withered five minutes after he put it on. WASHINGTON The "Whats" costume dance. We will now publish a list of people who were sent for but didn't go. Papa, hot papa Frigidaire There is in every man a certain amount of undiscovered character. Happy is the man who becomes a Columbus to himself How's that Reggie? Methinks dat gits it! What is the world coming to. We have the mustache-king calling up the Freckles Queen to sob his troubles out on her shoulder. How sad . Sad! Sad! Riding is becoming quite the fad among the ultra, ultra. Fortunate is the girl who can persuade Vallery Llovens to be her instructor. Time! Give us time folks. Beans! A lot o' hot air! Sub ub bordinate to beans is beans. Supuperior to beans is beans. Only one thing better than one bean is two beans. The last attempt. Beans! THE INTERSTATE TATTLER So Carl R. is pitching a Karlos Robinski. We know that there is everything in a name. I hope you don't feel hurt. Oh, Walk that lamb!—What ole lamb. That ole lamb with the spats on. Rebo says fish can't swim without water—and please don't bring her water in a jelly glass. Captain A. caught Oiny and Razz on the porch at about 2:30. The person who told me says he was not present. He was across the street. O. I. S. Q.—Was he on some other lady's porch? Eow! E---- O----w! W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. WHY SUFFER? from Indigestion and Dyspepsia Use LOEWENSTEIN'S DYSPEPSIA REMEDY and Eat and Drink As You Like 25c and 50c a Bottle 2299 7th AVENUE EDET EFFIONG West African Scientist and Herbist Aas just received from his native land a strong and powerful incense that will touch the spot, namely, Eboe and Congo Herb Incense—50 cents per box. African and Aslatic Gando Incense and the Jerusalem Dreaming Incense at the small price of 50 cents per box. Life is not an accident. It has its laws and its secrets and its mysteries and happy is the man who learns and practices them. You cannot win except you know how, and you cannot know how except with someone who has the knowledge to impart it to you. No more worries. 165 WEST 127th STREET Room 1-k Phone Morningside 9048 That Baby You've Longed For That Baby You've Longed For Mrs. Burton Advises Women on Motherhood and Companionship "For several years I was denied the blessing of motherhood," writes Mrs. Margaret Burton, of Kansas City. "I was terribly nervous and subject to periods of terrible suffering and melancholia. Now I am the proud mother of a beautiful little daughter and a true companion and inspiration to my husband. I believe hundreds of other women would like to know the secret of my happiness, and I will gladly reveal it to any married woman who will write me." Mrs. Burton offers her advice entirely without charge. She has nothing to sell. Letters should be addressed to Mrs. Margaret Burton, 257 Massachusetts, Kansas City, Mo. Correspondence will be strictly confidential. you'll use a secon pee pe a ec ee ie : wy = - 2 Rane Mhtaobaasd Friday, May 18, 1928 . ° ATLANTIC CITY . i © * . i * 7g Rese x . ebee. wat nae eS a 5 . Fa z . eae, Ee a is es i eam oe ‘ een a a a a ee a Ln ee oy : cy > ra a ce PRT sauce EA 1 ne se, SO Wee ec eta oe ES: 2 yi NE rca inemncten oe Pi Ae ils a de 3, a bi Soe a ia cece eee ee "e PMS camera al Sines oT 2 BPE pe aE ora ear ee por tat erate pe it Me te) Pree EAte 8 gener OLE te. orien popes 3 Wietias 8 ot 3. ate See Bi ti B BR See Cee eS Alice L. Banton spent Alyss Mae Hershaw week end in Washington with N OW that Spring decided to co seems to look more like ar weeks ago, when we had nothing it. The boulevards leading to the Boardwalk and pavilions are fille thing to meet someone whom you tor a hot minute or so. * ’ Thomas W. Fleming, Jr., and Robert Shauter, both “heart-break- ing eligibles” of Cleveland. Ohio. breezed into town last week in 2 hot Peerless roadster, to see our Norvell Major. They had been to Waslington and Hampton, and after leaving here, flew to New York, to smoke ‘em over, before heading toward the mountains, and ‘thence back to Cleveland. They were both impressed with their Eastern visit. but Norvell was a little sorry they came when they did. She much pre ferred their coming in June, so she could motor back to Cleve- land with them. Never no rail- road when a Peerless car covers the same ground. * * * Zella S. Barton was_the charm- ing hostess to the Sans Souci club Saturday evening, at “he beautiful home of Mrs. Sadie Davenport. “590” was the main feature, put the beautiful prizes ana deiecta- ple “eats” ran close second and third. I understand that as part of the service everyone had a whole squab. Some class. eh! *_ * * The guest prizes were won by Ethel Lue2s. Bmma Goodwin and Landon Flipping (gentleman’s prize). The club prizes were won by Theresa Robinson and Emina Cardwell. Others enjoying Zolla's hos pitality were, Jemily Fowler. Cora Tucker, Norvell Major. Clarice RBroooks Beatrice Childs, Amaza Morris, Pearl Flipping, Pearl Bii ley. Sadie Davenport. Nan Smith Eleanor Terry, Julia Scott, leo nora Lamkin, Bessie Brocks Mary. Wright and Dr. Cardwell. * 2 + Buelah Kenner, one of ow society maids, had such a goa: time at the Relays in Philly re cently. that she’s been on the sick and ailing list ever since Don't try and take in so mucl the next time, Buelah. Seems to me I heard that Anni Land Hayes is sick, also. Here’ hoping she’ll soon be up and out Garnet Pinkett of New Yor! was seen at the shore one da} last week. He will drop in 0 casionally to see us. . * * The New Jersey Ave. Schoo will treat us with a “Spring Cat nival” on May 18th. Tell yo about it next week. * - * The organization of Teachers © Colored Children in the State ¢ New Jersey held its 14th annuz meeting in Salem. New Jersey. 0 Saturday, May 12. It surpasse all previous meetings in point c attendance and interest. Abov 50 local teachers made the trip. President Lester B. Granger 4! ranged a program of exception: merit and interest as follows The hysienic syringe SEMRAH ‘In tablet form, A ginnt in action. but can be carried ta your purse, Details from: Harms Distributing Co. 391-TR Summit. Ave. Jersey’ City, N. J. “Agents: Wanted. 7 ne and remain a while, the snol& ssort than a “mud-hole” of a few but rain, rain, rain—and more of shore are lined with cars and the | with people. It’s no uncommon know, who has just dropped by— * Morning session, 10 to 12.30, Miss Margaret T. Scott, vice pres- ident, presiding; 10 to 10.15 a. m., registration; 10.15 a. m. to 10.45 a. m.. annual report of Study Cen- fers, Asbury Park, Atlantic City. Camden, Salem, Trenton and Wildwood: 10.45 a.m. to 12 p.m, Round Table Discussion; 12 m. to 12.15 p. m, appointment of com- mittees: 12:30 p. m. to 1.30 p. m., luncheon at the Armory Build- ns Afternoon session: 230 p. m. to 5.30 p. m., L. B. Granger, presi- dent, presiding; president’s re- port. piano solo. Miss Phyll’s Johnson; welcome, Albert J. Dohner, superintendent of Salem School; address, T. Arnold Hill. director of Industrial Research National Urban League; reports of committees; 8 p. m., reception to visitors by Salem Study Cen- ter, Armory Building. eee Among those from Atlantic City attending were Marceline Lewis, Ruth Satchel, Grace Hamilton, Arneita Hamilton, Catherine Boddy. Sue Eveleigh Anna Green. Alberta Gass, Maud McLeod. Dor- ris and Edna Pilgrim, Eva Batey. Hannah P. Lowe. I. Montgomery Gregory. W. Hibbert Smith, Ar win Hemm, Morgan D ickerson and a number of others. Every: one is very enthusiastic over the meeting and glad that they went owe Miss Marceline Lewis. Mrs Helen Hexter, Miss Jewel Nichols Miss Edyth Jenkins. Miss Amazé P. Morris,. James Ephraim, Wes 1ev Green, and Ricard T. Lockett of Atlantic City, attended the tea-dansant given by the Krinor club of Eta chapter of the Ph Delta Kappa sorority at the Lawn side Inn, Lawnside, N. J., Satur day. *- * Lester B. Granger. extensior worker for the Manual _Trainins school at Bordentown N. J., was a visitor to the shore last week Mr. Granger.met with the execu tive committee of the Atlantis _ City Bordentown club. He is al " ways a welcome visitor. «re Mrs. Hanna P. Lowe entertain ed the alumni of the Indiana Ave } nue Vocational school at he home. 1815 Arctic av. The alumn - were well entertained and every | one had a good time. Mrs, Low makes a charming hostess. A Public Phone. Marine 5308 OPEN ALL YEAR 9 WRIGHT’S HOTEL _ .. +: “Something New, A Quiet Place” ; wy . : PT . SSS ies ay §. D.. WRIGHT, Prop. | ‘No. 1703 ARCTIC AVENUE | Atlantic Citv. N. J. CAPACITY, 200 EXTRA FINE LOCATION 2 7 . FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS my Alice L. Banton spent last week end in Washington with her parents. She makes the trip very frequently. Lincoln University News LAs. lap and just a furlong or so to the goal. The path has been long and swift and hard and we've faltered countless times on the way but somehow we plug- ged it on now with the breaking of a few more dawns and the set- ting of a few more suns, we're breaking away from the grandest plece this side of Paradise. We begin to reflect and find that it was not the gruelling task we thought it to be, while on the way, nor does our hearts sing. as we thought they would, because we've reached the goal. Attain- ment lends disenchantment is an oft quoted adage and we find it ever so true in our case. Lin- coln—with its community of in- terests, the personal ascociations, the victories and defeats, the tough times and the good—has meant a lot to us. Facing the world where it’s cold and cruel and hard doesn’t daunt us a bit for we’re coming out there to con- quer, but it’s this old place that we've cursed and damned sc much that makes it hard for us to leave. We're coming out there, World. fighting, but we're sorry as hell to leave. The Seniors Geo over the final paragraph of our little ‘say in last week’s issue we noticed a promise to tell something about the Seniors in this issue but real- ly folks the work is to much. Our greatest luxury, our greatest virtue is laziness—if you've been a reader of the Column you are very much aware of that. The greater the work greater is our pleasure in ‘paying it no mind’. A Chesterfield, a chair. and a choice book and we’ll hand the world’s best sluggard all the aces in the deck and yet beat him at loafing. But of the Seniors the general facts are these: There are sixty five of them, enough to supply each state with an efficient Gov- ernor and the George B. Pulman Company with seventeen more porters. All the campus big men are in the Senior class, notably— James Dorsey, the chorister, The- odore _ Belcher, the Socialist. Richard Watson, ‘thé Beau Brum- mel, Richard Hill, the debater Fannion Belcher. the writer, Teon Jackson. the saxophonist, Earle Smith, the dancer, George Morse, the iconcolast. Henry McPherson, the vocalist Theodore Espy, the scientist, Leon Murray. the mathe- matician. Jabez Clarke. the organ izer. Arthur Bailey. the pieman, and son on and so on. Commencement is on Tuesday, June 5th. Leon Murray is the Valedictorian, Theodore Espy the Salutatorian, Richard Hill and Shelby~ Rooks Commencement Speakers. Commencement is the gloom day and the atmosphere is funereal; long winded speakers droll on and on about the world’s ills and our duties; ‘hipocritical tears are shed about leaving these socred walls; some old grad’ pledges some money to the school and then forgets about it; the Seniors solemn and thirsty in their black caps and gowns pati- ently wait for an end of all this, wondering at the same time if the girl friend is ‘being herself’ at the party in the ‘dorms’. The one re- deeming feature will be the dance ihat night. Class Night on Mon- day the 4th will be the time of fun-making and gaiety; it’s the last collegiate ‘go round’ and the Seniors—if they attain the stand- ard set by classes of other years —will turn the house out. Edward Silvera is the class poet, Henry McPherson class historian, Robert Bryant assisted by Earle Smith and George Colman have charge of the gift-awarding. The entire program will be one of merrr ment and through this column the Senior class extends you an invitation. Following the Class Night exercises is the class ban: quet—incidentally Shelby Rooks and the column are head_ toast. masters—and then the finale num. ber will be a gala lawn party. * = * At this writing track meet is the all absorbing topic. Earnest and extensive operations for this event are being made; it’s room cleaning, window-washing anc suit-pressing time; letters are be ing sent home to Dad for an ex tra ten on the allowance; the gir friend’s picture is being dustec off and replaced on the shelf; dances and parties are being ar ranged to no end. The fact tha examinations start the -followins Monday worries the fellows no the least and again we extent our invitation to Lincoln fans an sport lovers to come out and hel; us celebrate a Lincoln victory. ses es &- The Hampton meet. the what good-are-we affair and the usua week-end engagements cut a wid gap in the ranks over the week end but the stay-at-homes felt i / not so much this time for tim ' never hangs heavy on one’s hand after the first week in May. eee ; r 4. Wm. we OF fellow ran so slowly that the Judges had to decide his time with a calendar. Maybe he thought the race was not to the swift but to him who endureth to the end. A couple of records were broken in last year’s meet. Each time a pretty girl standing at the finish line was responsible for it. She yelled, “Come on _ Jack,” which was hardly fair for there were nine Jacks in the race. Any- way one of the Jacks won; I'm not sure but I think his name was Black-Jack. The Gin Relay was called off at the last minute. Somebody had done away with the pint, quart, and half-gallon entrants and the sole survivor Half-Pint was badly crippled. VIOLA DRESSES Smart and Chic Styles DIRECT FROM 5th AVE. TO You WALTER LEWIS 515 N, INDIANA AVENUE Atlantic City, N. J. WONDER HOTEL 136 SHERIDAN AVENUE Seaside Heights -,New Jersey -- The Lincoln Man’s Credo By a@ Sophomore 1. THAT THE LINCOLN man with the loudest voice generally wins the argument. 2. THAT THE MOST sophistic- ated Lincoln men are from small country towns and “the know it all’s from the big cities. 3. THAT TO OFFER a Lincoln man a second helping is a breach of etiquette for actions speak loud- er than words. 4. THAT THE ONLY way to in- sure peace is not to mention the score that Lincoln lost to Howard last year. 5. THAT ALL WITTY things about women have already been said by Lincoln men. 6. THAT ANY LINCOLN man who refuses anything free is crazy and is not held responsible. 7. THAT LINCOLN MEN will swear that Philadelphia is the gay- est city in the world. 8 THAT ALL LINCOLN men claim that nowhere in America can you get such mince pie as they make in Lincoln University. 9. THAT MOST LINCOLN men who go in for college teaching do so in order to help society in gen- eral. 10. THAT THE MAJORITY of Lincoln men are not happy unless they average at least a second group for the year’s work. 11. THAT ALL LINCOLN MEN are destined to become great men. 12. THAT THE ANNUAL Lin- colin-Howard football game is as great an attraction as the Yale- Harvard game. CECIL VALDES. Where to Dine Golden’s Caf oiaen s Uare Gn The Main Thoroughfare Kentucky & Artic Avenue Dine Here and See | Your Friends — — SERVICE — — A la Carte—REGULAR DINNER ‘Sc OPEN DAY AND NIGHT MR. & MRS, STANFORD WYLLIE, Props. i ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Lewis & Earle Restaurant and Bukery 1537-9 Baltic Avenue _ ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. 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Washington Washington Society I stretch my toes and try to think, But find my brain is on the blink— For now that we have had our spree— What good are we? What good are we? SORRY, Galadi, you can't hear my voice, but I can't do a thing about it. Dr. Burton Robinson drove back so fast last night, in spite of Marian's protestations and Horace's cynical threats, that I haven't had the power to catch my breath yet. What am I talking about? Being as 'twas the night after the "What," Caroline staged a hop and a bite, out at Twin Oaks. We drove out in the Dismond Marmon (by the way Geraldyn swears that Dr. Dismond is not a Night Hawk, and I think its perfectly horrid for the Tattler to call him one). Geraldyn (note to Editor—please don't let her see this), had on a resplendent black gown covered with dear little forget-me-nots and each forget-me-not was studded with a brilliant. Just a moment, Galadi, I'm coming to the part about why we were in Burton Robinson's car. Well, you see, Dr. John Rector was leading the way for the Marmon and the scintillating radiations from Geraldyn's gown so disturbed his vision that he disappeared from the party almost as soon as he got there. He said it was a medical call, but I saw his eyes and that glorious robe had hurt mine too. We had to go home sometime, and as John had not come back, we just had to beg rides and double up as best we could. Geraldyn was driving straight to New York. Schlay Brown and the Missis (Hilda Wilkinson) lost us, so we piled in on Burton and Marian, and Burton made a non-stop flight. My voice has completely given out, old dear, so mount the iron horse and glide over her where you can listen in on a local station. Mrs. Wm. G. Lofton (Robbie Brown), entertained the Junior Matrons in her usual exquisite manner. Her color scheme of pink and orchid made one feel that Spring had really come, in spite of the continued wintry blasts. The prizes were costume jewelry. The guests, Mrs. Lillian Wethers of Passaic, N. J., Mrs. Mercedes Rector, Mrs. Hattle Edwards and Mrs. Virginia Butler Brown, certainly enjoyed the finesse of the club, the charm of the hostess and the savor of the repast. Which reminds me to say that Mrs. Wethers (Lillian Wilkinson) is spending a month with her mother at 1728 S. Street, N. W. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, that lady of the lovely voice, is giving a series of talks at Howard University and Morgan College. Miss Mary P. Burrill ran off to New York to see the Krigwa Players present her own drama—Aftermath a Post—war story. The Omega Players repeated that screaming farce "Charley's Aunt." If Edward Beaubian doesn't go on the stage, he will have missed his calling. Leonore Scott, now of Atlantic City, spent a happy week-end as the guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Emmett J. Scott, thus enjoying both Mothers' Day and her mother's birthday. Mrs. Jos. B. Abele, one of Pennsylvania's most charming and popular matrons, was the pleasing guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Harris, 1726 You Street, N. W. Among the many lovely appointments of her wardrobe was an elegant black velvet wrap. Come again, Becky—we can't see you too often. Miss Grechen McRae, a member of the board of Directors of the N. A. A. P. of Washington, and whom Neval k. Thomas calls the "Joan of Arc of the Federal Service," on account of our valiant fight against the authorities who wrong the colored employees of the Departments, has been transferred Page Fourteen * * * * * * ★ ★ ★ * * * . . . ★ ★ ★ ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` --- to a position held by a white man, but she is still watching the other colored clerks to see that they are relieved of their humiliation. Neval H. Thomas has just returned from Providence, Rhode Island, where he spoke on Sunday on "The Kingship of Citizenship" before a large audience. He stopped off in Montclair, New Jersey where he was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson, who are leading spirits in the N. A. A. C. P. of their city. Phi Beta Sigma JUST as was expected, the Phi Beta Sigma gave a charming exhibition of beauty and courtliness in its Formal Dance at Murray's Casino on Friday, May 11. The hall, which lends itself naturally to beauty, was charmingly decorated and a sense of good will pervaded the entire place. The Railroads (or, I meant to say the highways), must have suffered from the extra congestion, as strangers and old Howard fares could be seen everywhere. Among those we sighted were: Martha Harmon, Baltimore, Md., Mary L. Perry, Philadelphia, Pa., Margaret Wilson, Philly, Dr. Anna B. Brown, Philly, Etta Owens, Carlyle, Pa., Ellen Jackson, Grenesboro, N. C., Dr. Calvin Johnson, Baltimore, Raymond Clark, Virginia Union, William Bailey, Oxford, Penn., Dr. Ohina Price, New York, H. E. Pinedo, Dr. Walker, J. Giggetts, G. Giggetts, and Dr. Clarence Pair, all of New York City and John Jackson of Virginia Union. Among the local guests, or those whom the city has adopted for the present, were: Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Jones, Prof. and Mrs. W. C. Hansberry and Prof. C. Williams, all of Howard University. Dr. Kelley Miller, Jr., Dr. W. Adams, Dr. McMurdock, Dr. and Mrs. F. P. Barrier, Atty. and Mrs. Theo. Brown, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Phillips, Dr. W. T. Drady, Dr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Adams, Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Butler, Dr. and Mrs. C. O. Hilton, Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Early, Sidelights on the What Good Are We? Ira Davis is a genius and all the ability in that family did not go to his famous aunt. He's a wizard on arragning an entertainment and the man who can keep 'em happy is the man who wins. Enough old grouches in this world. The Colonnade presented a scene of sheer beauty on Friday evening when Ira marshalled his cohorts for the "What Good Are We." When the old Saxe crooned "That's All" for the last time, the crowd had been so thrilled with exotic charm of the evening that no one was ready to go home, and not so many did. There are no words to describe the costumes, unless I could have a hasty interview with Brenda Nordyck and borrow some of her adjectives. Ira not only had, but he was—a cracker—indeed he was a whole box of them. He had Uneeda Biscuit written all over him though there have been various interpretations given this cryptic U. N. B. ```markdown ``` There was Rhetta Clifford in that alluring, billowy white lace gown of a medieval bride in the back and a modern Parisian dancer in the front—that was a frock! Everybody saw it. Everybody remembers it. --- There was Louise Hayes, proving that one can wear a long, Colonial frock and yet be vampish. That girl just can't help being beautiful and clothes neither help nor hinder her. I'm fishing for her picture to send --- ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` * * * * * * ```markdown ``` you soon, along with a few other eye easers. ```markdown ``` It was a crime to introduce that dainty bit of porcelain with Wilbur Strickland, as "Mrs." Yet that petite jockey was really Charlotte West, who now keeps Wilbur's socks mended, and he was the "race horse tout" who accompanied her. * * * Laura Purcelle, Louise Harry, Link and Pete, came as a family affair. The Johnson's—Exhibit A. 串串串 Dr. Marcus Wheatland, always so affable, came as "Mark", and did his part well. * * * Arthur Curtin and John Williams came as cooks and general mixers. Arthur insists that he was First Cook as he got there three minutes ahead of John. 卒 卒 卒 Dr. John Smoot represented "A Big Noise" and everyone recognized him at once. * * * Certainly no crew would be afraid to be attached by a bunch of Pirates if they looked like Mercedes Rector in that nifty outfit from the Big City. Mrs. Eugene Davidson proved to us how she captured the redoubtable "Gene". She was some chic Firefly. Elizabeth West, "Tick" Smith and Alice Bell represented lovely things that grow in a garden. Elizabeth and Alice were Flowers and Tick was Elizabeth's Shadow. ★ ★ ★ Everybody loves Robbie Lofton, and she surely made a most loveable and jolly Jack Var in her cute little white satin suit. ★ ★ ★ Robbie Scott was as French as they make French maids and looked as if she were ready to say: "Yes, Madame." Esther Jones came out of the Argentine—that is, she looked it in that Valentinish costume. Pearl Curtis and Frances Carvin, doing the same thing, as usual, were Nautch dancers. Morty Harris and Bill Thirst were Oriental potentates, in white fezes and all. Dr. Dorothy Boulding put aside her pill box—and became a musical powder jar, in white satin with black notes. ★ ★ ★ Ruth Osborne scintillated in a boyish costume of blue-black brilliants. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Lucius Butler, of Baltimore, looked like Croesus and his wife—she as Cleopatra, he as Ghengis Khan. ☆ ☆ ☆ George Hayes and Frank Jones were the Curiosity Twins. (Ask me another). * * * Marguerite Ellis as a page certainly did embody some "keen understandings." ```markdown ``` Miss Adella Parks looked the part of a noble Russian lady. * * * * Jerome Osborne, in morning coat and slippers, told me that his costume represented B: L. H. and F—leave it to you to find out what that means. * * * * Drs. Higginbotham and Welch of West Virginia smoked us over and showed us what real miners look like. * * * * Mr. Edward Snyder of Tuskeges, Alabama ,was a Harlequin, though he rode in the same car with Mr. Maurice Doles who represented a Spanish grandee. *** Lillian Murdock Berry was a very graceful Pierrette. ★ ★ ★ Now, have a heart, Caladi, how on earth do you expect me to remember any more. What kind of I. O. do you think I carry around with me. Everybody was present—even his Satanic majesty, and we left only when Ira burst all the balloons and announced: That's all there is—There isn't any more. Howard Campus But we didn't go home. Far from it. The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker had finished their rounds before we had done the cabarets and the sun was shamefacedly peeping over the roof-tops when most of that exuberant crowd turned indoors. * * * Say, what do you expect for a dime? Don't ask me, Caladi, who was there. I can mention only a few and offer earnest apologies to all the rest. I know you were there. You looked fine, but I've no strength to write more. ```markdown ``` Had you been there, you would have seen Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis—he having the time of his life, she, as a gracious chatclaine; Dr. Gay Howell, Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Manning of Germantown; Mrs. Binga Dismond of the Cosmopole; Mrs. Sarl Patton Price of New York; Mr. Alton (Chippie) Berrey, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gandy, Slim Hamilton of Pittsburg, Mr. Sharon of Durham, N. C. Mark Parks of Lincoln University, Dr. and Mrs. U. Conrad (Buddie) Vincent, Miss Marie Clayton, Pittsburg, Mr. Harry Webber of the Pittsburg, Guard, Mrs. Margaret Morris of Philly, Dr. and Mrs. James Dowling, Miss Carrie Parkus, Mrs. Madge Hurst, Mrs. Sallie Fisher Clark, Miss Carolyn Calloway, Judge James A. Cobb, Mrs. Marcus Wheatland, Mr. "Shag" Hogan, Mr. Henri Penn, Dr. Lloyd Newman, Dr. Merrill Curtis, Dr. Walter Garvin, Mr. Dewey Curtis and Mr. Kenneth Duncan of New York; Dr. and Mrs. Norman Harris, Dougs Speahs and Sarah, Mrs. Estelle Coffey Carr, Miss Emily Coffey. —ELVERA Howard University Campus By THE SPECTATOR THE week just passed by was a "wasp on the Bisons' tail" and the tired Spectator has been constantly on the jump and always on the loookut. The Spectator on Friday night ran all the way to the Howard-Northwestern debate. Just did get there before the Colored and Ofay boys locked horns. Then to the Interclass track meet Saturday morning and the finish up at the Student Council dance in the new dining hall on Saturday night. --- The Student Council dance was an unusual success. The newest collegiate decorations were in full bloom, soft lights and flying colors of various classes. The Northwestern debaters were on the floor and dancing. The pretty Odalie Ewing and one of the Ofay boys displayed to us some wonderful steps. ☆ ☆ ☆ O! If the Reservoir could only speak—and by the way the New Gymnasium could relate a few tales and interesting facts. But, oh well, the spring nights do worry some people; look out Night Strollers. The Column commends the Kappa Sigma and the Student Council committee for their splendid arrangements and for the treatment which was shown the Northwestern debaters. That red hot Junior class showed real form when they painted the campus red by their traditional Cap and Gown Day. The Seniors sparkled just a bit with their usual frivolities but they failed to shine. * * * The sweet and modest little song bird, Avis Andrews, surely did do us proud when she let loose her melodious voice in the two selections just before the debate was on. The Northwestern boys surely were thrilled. Keep on the job Starnes. Those 202's pulled off a little closed, very closed, party in one of its famous member's studios on Wednesday night. Only the "Creme de la women" were there—soft music, soft lights, and O! My! --- A Franklin Fisher ran true to form. He won the first place in the Negro Intercollegiate Oratorical contest at W. Va. Collegiate Institute. The student body commends the winner for bring- THE INTERSTATE TATTLER ard Campus im ing such honors to the University and the himself. * * * We don't understand how it is that Dwight Holmes rushes to the Armstrong Auditorium after the debate to see Carolyn Harris safely home, but this damsel just pushed Dwight aside—and then we saw the mighty John Poe take her calmly in his arms—a taxi ride and UM1 Miner Hall. * * * Wonder why David Tucker was so shy and frightened looking with that unknown Freshman who was clinging on to his arms at the debate—Now look out Dave. * * * The Column wishes to say that the Tattler is on sale at 1911 Seventh Street, just below Florida Avenue. * * * Meet These Famous Howardites "LIL" SMITH, the charming feminine Jiver with that typical Washingtonian line. Even with a little thread she led "Ike" hither and yon. She knows what to do, when to do, and how to get away with it. She is a Junior. --- BOISLEY BARNES, the little sharp trick from the Gods. Can look sharper and do more than any little man on the campus. Heads the Alpha Chapter Omega's member of the Senior class. "MOON" GAUNTT has recently lost his virtue. Is known as the barefoot Javelin Thrower. Stages wild parties that wont quit. Is a senior in units. RUTH WHITE is the highly famed society girl from Baltimore. With little effort shot Howard society to pieces. She is pink and hair of raving gold. Her famous conversation is "Dennis" is a big time "Soph." DAVID TUCKER will try anything as much as once. Is a protege of John Poe. Known for his numerous women. Is easily beaten down. He would like to be a real socialite. Is getting his A. M. HARRY "ACHE" PAYNE, the Connoiscur of fine liquors. His judgment is a criterion for beauteous women. Is a crack quarterback of the Howard Bisons. Member of the Senior Class. BENNIE RUTH STEVENS, the raving beauty from the Southland. Flys her Ofay hair fluttering in the wind. She is the Indian type of pink and Rare'n to go. The most constant sweetheart of the Junior Class. RALPH TOLVER, known as "Skaggs." Is the master "Turfman" and patron of Sams. Few women survive his inveigling line. Member of the Sophomore Class. BILL RUSSELL, straight from a page of Vanity Fair. Is a Master in Washington social circles. Member of the "Whats". Hopes to graduate with the Junior Class. LOUIS COATES, famed by the Howard tossers. His pass word is "Gary Women." Stays in school at least one quarter a year. Class membership uncertain. Well, readers this brings us to a close. You'll never forget the Column next week. Don't miss it. It will be a rare treat for you. Howard Medical News By KELLY MILLER. JR. A branch of the Kappa Pi Honorary Medical Scholarship Society was established at the Meharry Medical College during the past week. The faculty and students have shown great interest in the society and were instrumental in having it established there. Dr. E. M. Swift, a member of the society and present interne at Freedman's Hospital, had charge of the ceremonies of inauguration. --- Dr. F. A. Whitby, Professor of Neurology, entertained the members of his medical reading club at his residence, 210 Florida Avenue, N. W. Tuesday, May 15. The subject of the evening was "Diabetes Mellitus." --- The Fourth Medical Reading Club of the District of Columbia was entertained by Dr. Lloyd Newman at his residence, 114 S. Street, N. W. Monday, May 14. The discussion for the evening was "Measles." There was a large number of members of the club and invited guests present. CHIC Social H Social Happenings Broadcasted by Peggy Denison HOWDY everybody, hello, hell is extended by Chicago to and wide attending the A. M. E full swing now and the streets of coming, going or standing still. them and to have the privilege of is what I said and they all look vention is one of the largest ever joying the occasion to the utmos HOWDY everybody, hello, hello, hello. A glad hand of welcome is extended by Chicago to the many, many visitors from far and wide attending the A. M. E. conference. The program is in full swing now and the streets of Thirty Fifth are crowded with folks, coming, going or standing still. It was thrilling to me just to see them and to have the privilege of meeting so many Bishops. Bishops is what I said and they all look mighty good. Undoubtedly the convention is one of the largest ever held and everyone seems to be enjoying the occasion to the utmost. THE Local General Conference Commission of the African Methodist Church is entertaining the General Conference of the denomination in the City of Chicago during this week and the following two, under the direction of Bishop A. L. Gaines, the Presiding Bishop of Chicago. This gathering is the most important gathering of the Negro racial group in America and meets quadrennially. It bring to the city representatives of eighteen Episcopal Districts through their Bishops; twelve General Officers; sixteen College Presidents; thirteen Deans of Theological Seminaries; fifteen Army Chaplains; one thousand delegates and some five thousand visitors from all parts of the United States and foreign countries. The Local Commission has secured the Eighth Regiment Armory for the sessions of the Central Conference. The General Conference formally opened May 7. On the opening night a welcome program had been arranged and the persons who delivered welcome addresses were: Governor Lenn Small, Mayor William Hale Thompson, Representative George T. Kersey, Judge William Harrison, Dr. L. K. Williams, Dr. H. Y. Tookes, the pastor of Greater Bethal Church and others. The Local Commission has prepared two monster musicals under the direction of Prof. James A. Mundy. One of which, Handel's "Messiah" is to be presented at the Auditorium Friday evening, May 11. Some of the patrons of the Auditorium entertainment are: Mr. Samuel Insull, Senator Deneen, Vice President and Hon. Rufus C. Dawes. The Local Commission secured homes for over 2,600 visitors and delegates. The Bishops of the A. M. E. Church present are: Bishop H. B. Parks, Senior Bishop, California; Bishop J. S. Flipper, Atlanta, Ga.; Bishop J. A. Johnson, Philadelphia; Bishop W. H. Heard, Penn.; Bishop John Hurst, Florida; Bishop J. H. Jones, Ohio; Bishop W. D. Johnson, Texas; Bishop A. J. Carey, Chicago; Bishop W. Sampson Brooks, West Africa; Bishop W. T. Vernon, Michigan; Bishop W. A. Fountain, Alabama; Bishop A. L. Gaines, Presiding Bishop of Chicago; Bishop R. C. Ransom, Tenn.; Bishop J. A. Gregg, South Africa. The following are the General Officers: Dr. D. M. Baxter, General Business Manager, Philadelphia; Dr. R. R. Wright, Editor of the Christian Recorder, Philadelphia; Dr. E. H. Colt, Secretary of Missions, New York; Prof. John R. Hawkins, A. M. LL. B. Financial Secretary, Washington, D. C.; Prof. A. S. Jackson, A. M. LL. B., Secretary of Education, Waco, Texas; Dr. J. G. Robinson, Editor A. M. E. Review; Mr. Ira T. Bryant, A. B. LL. B., Secretary of the Sunday School Union. Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. S. J. Johnson, Secretary of Church Extension, Washington, D. C.; Dr. G. W. Allon, Editor Southern Christian Recorder, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. J. D. Barksdale, Edi- The following schedule of votes during the Contest. Remember the FIRST PERIOD To June 1 1 year .....$2.00... 15,000 votes 1 2 years .....$4.00... 35,000 votes 2 3 years .....$6.00... 75,000 votes 3 4 years .....$8.00...140,000 votes 4 5 years .....$10.00...300,000 votes 5 FIRST PERIOD To June 1 1 year .....$2.00... 15,000 votes 2 years .....$4.00... 35,000 votes 3 years .....$6.00... 75,000 votes 4 years .....$8.00... 140,000 votes 5 years .....$10.00... 300,000 votes SECOND PERIOD To July 1 1 year .....$2.00... 12,000 votes 2 years .....$4.00... 30,000 votes 3 years .....$6.00... 65,000 votes 4 years .....$8.00... 125,000 votes 5 years .....$10.00... 280,000 votes THIRD PERIOD To Closing 1 year .....$2.00... 10,000 votes 2 years .....$4.00... 25,000 votes 3 years .....$6.00... 60,000 votes 4 years .....$8.00... 115,000 votes 5 years .....$10.00... 260,000 votes Friday, May 18, 1928 hello, hello. A glad hand of welcome to the many, many visitors from the E. conference. The program is of Thirty Fifth are crowded with folly. It was thrilling to me just to see of meeting so many Bishops. Bishops mighty good. Undoubtedly the co-er held and everyone seems to be e-ost. BISHOP A. L. GAINES, the is the gracious ho- [Portrait of a man with a bald head and a white shirt. The background is black. There are no other details or text visible.] BISHOP A. L. GAINES, the presiding bishop of Chicago, who is the gracious host of the conference. tor Western Christian Recorder, Kansas City, Kas.; Dr. S. S. Morris, Secretary Allen, Christian Endeavor League, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. J. C. Caldwell, Editor of Sunday School Literature, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. W. H. H. Butler, Historiographer, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Prof. C. H. Johnson, Secretary Laymen's Missionary Movement, Wilberfore, Ohio; Dr. R. S. Jenkins, Secretary of the General Conference, Dallas, Texas. The following are the members of the Local Commission: Bishop A. L. Gaines, Rev. H. Y. Tookes, Rev. W. A. Fountain, Jr.; Rev. B. U. Taylor, Rev. J. N. Goddard, Rev. C. A. Fisher, Rev. M. C. Wright, Rev. J. D. Coston, Rev. Eugene Thompson, Rev. B. G. Dawson and Rev. R. E. Wilson. The many friends of Mrs. Lottie H. Smith will be pleased to hear of her recovery from a recent serious illness. Miss Billie Kyle is all dressed up and looks red hot. You know she is planning a trip to New York so . . . maybe all the frills. Anyhow she has HOW THE VOTES COUNT votes is on a declining scale basis this and lay your plans accordingly SECOND PERIOD To July 1 1 year .....$2.00... 12,000 votes 2 years .....$4.00... 30,000 votes 3 years .....$6.00... 65,000 votes 4 years .....$8.00...125,000 votes 5 years .....$10.00...280,000 votes * * * an adorable middy blue dress, daintly trimmed with a Greta Garbo collar of grey pleated tucks. The waist is long, the skirt is full and shirred at the waist. Ecrot lace peeps out on the cuffs and with the grey kid shoes worn with this outfit—well I know she will make those Seventh Avenue sheiks really sit up and take notice. * * * The "Bridgettes" were entertained Tuesady, May 8 by Mrs. Robert Church. The club has some secret plans in store concerning a bon voyage party for Mrs. Carl G. Roberts. 串串串 The Delta Sigma Thetas had a breakfast Saturday morning at the Y. W. C. A. I suppose it was for the new presiding bishop of Chicago, who part of the conference. members. I think they had initiation Friday night, but they wont or can't tell. I've even got two Deltas in my family and they wont buzz a word to me. Anyhow I do know that at one thirty Saturday afternoon they had a splendid Educational meeting. Scholarships were awarded for the best essays produced by Senior High School girls. Miss Hazel Bell Renfro was chairman of the May Week Committee. Please note the Bell—Miss Renfro wishes to have the Bell included at all times. I thank you. * * * Atty. Charles Calloway of Kansas City, Mo. expects to open his office at an early date in the Regal Building. Atty. Calloway is a delegate to the A. M. E. Conference now being held in the city. * * * The "Once a Month Bridge" club suspended activities due to the death of Mrs. N. P. Hatcher's sister. They expect to resume their meetings some time next month. Invitations have been issued an- s. will positively not be changed THIRD PERIOD To Closing 1 year .....$2.00... 10,000 votes 2 years .....$4.00... 25,000 votes 3 years .....$6.00... 60,000 votes 4 years .....$8.00...115,000 votes 5 years .....$10.00...260,000 votes nouncing the graduation and debut of Miss Ruth Lavinia Gray. Miss Gray will be presented to the social world on May 18th at the Vincennes Hotel by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Gray. --- The Women's World Fair meeting will meet Saturday, May 19. The exhibits have been arranged. Mrs. Irene Gaines is chairman of the committee, and Mrs. Geo. Cleveland Hall is cochairman. The committee consists of twelve prominent Chicago women who are exerting every effort to make the exhibits the finest of their type. They have secured choice booths and will present music as the theme for their showing. Mrs. Herman Morse has charge of the sale of the tickets. * * * The Century Whist Club meets Thursday, April 11. The hostess this time is Mrs. John French. It is always a distinct pleasure to attend the parties of Mrs. French. First the drive out to her home is delightful, and then after the arrival such a warm welcome awaits you as well as a pleasant afternoon. --- Miss Billy Kyle entertained a few of her particular friends Friday night. We played bridge, laughed a great deal, talked incessantly and ate outrageously. Everyone had a perfect time. George Connors, Hortense Hall, Leona Denison, Al Collins, Frank L. Hailstolk, Jr., Walter Mollison, Marguerite Inghram, Hazel Renfro and Harry Hines were there. It was a party. Lawd! Lawd! Miss Connie Young, Mr. Henry Spaulding, Miss Kathryn Gordon and Mr. Louis Scott please do not make as much noise in the future as you did Sunday night in the Regal. I really was surprised, don't you know. Dr. Walter Grant has a nice new Buick and says that he may buy friend wife a new Ford roadster. Now wont that be lovely, particularly if it happens to be red. --- The Young Women's Federated Club met Thursday, May 11 at the Y. W. C. A. Plans are being made for the meeting to be held in Washington during the month of August. * * * An oratoria "The Prodigal Son," by Vincent, was presented at Metropolitan Community Center at South Parkway and Forty-First Street on Tusday evening, May 8. The soloists were Bessie Boswell Chapman, soprano; Dr. E. Milton Johnson, tenor; Lucile Lawrence Daly, contralto; McKinley M. White, baritone; Ruth Hadnott Tate, pianist; Marie Brooks, organist, and Mr. Robert L. Ragland conducted the orchestra. Mrs. Chapman received much applause for her selections. --- Miss Doris Boswell has returned from her home, Dallas, Texas. Miss Boswell had been quite ill and returned to the sunny South to recuperate. Her many friends are very glad to hear of her return. Especially Dr. E. M. McMillan. Before the Footlights BY PLAYBOY NOW and then one of our fellow scribes states facts that should be broadcasted to the world by every known means of publicity. That is just what yours truly believes, relative to what our fellow columnist, F. G. Snelson, Jr., had to say in the issue of May 4th—regarding how our actors, actresses and performers consider the matter of paying for advertisement. They certainly need it if they expect to be a success. And advertising is certainly a legitimate service which requires time, brain and labor. They demand and get paid for the services of the advertiser. Shout it Floyd, I'll help you. * * * Ethel Water's clan returned to Milwaukee last week to play the Orpheum Theatre after having been stopped in St. Louis. This being on the Orpheum circuit, we will expect Ethel and Africanna to be at the State-Lake Theatre, Chicago, in another week or so. Our good friend Bojangles still holds the spotlight here in the Windy City. The Savoy is staging a theatrical ball at which Bojangles and a host of other stars will be the guests of honor. Page Fifteen Speaking of the Savoy, Saturday night attractions are still their best features as a tremendous crowd turned out last Saturday night to hear the mighty Del Lampe and his Society Orchestra from the Trianon Ball Room and the Capitol Theatre get away on the latest hits. * * * Blanche Galloway, the Regal prima dona is leaving soon for Indianapolis where she is staging a revue. *** The dancing boys, led by Charlie Davis, at the Regal Theatre last week were just too bad, but why wouldn't they be, all of them were from the "Sidewalks of New York." I mean the show. * * * Don't forget the Tattler is on sale at the 43rd, 47th and 50th Street elevator stations, also Hotel Trenier and at 47th Street and South Parkway. * * * Mrs. Nelson G. Glover entertained with one of the most beautiful parties of the season—a bon voyage party in honor of Mrs. Carl G. Roberts. Dr. and Mrs. Roberts sail for Europe, June 7. Sweet peas and jonquils graciously decorated the house. This color scheme of pink and yellow was carried out in the four course luncheon. A huge steamship served as an appropriate center piece and at each place was a miniature traveling bag covered with foreign labels which contained a perfume bottle for each guest. Dolls dressed in the costumes of the European countries graced each table. The dessert course consisted of ice cream moulded into steamships. Bon voyage Mrs. Roberts. All of those steamships made us homesick for our native lands, France, Germany, Russia, Spain and Italy—as it were. The guests were Mesdames Geo. Cleveland Hall, Mary F. Waring, Harry Harris, Jesse Jones, John French. Wm. Cowan, Albert George. J. A. Harper, F. A. Dennison, E. Wilson, A. G. Dailey, Pedro Santos, Chas. Lemis, Aaron Payne, Cary N. Lewis, Sydney Brown, Homer Cooper, Wilbur Jones, Walter Speedy, Fenton Haish, S. A. L. Watkins, Rudolph Glover, Alice Webb, and the Misses Annie Mollison, Elizabeth Necelu, Hortense Hall. Leona Denison and Ysobel Lamson. 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Prize winners will be decided according to the number of votes obtained, said votes being represented by ballots issued in exchange for every yearly subscription. In the event that more than one person receives the same number of votes necessary to win, each tying contestant will be awarded the prize tied for. Subscriptions may be secured anywhere by any person and the votes applied in favor of any contestant. Votes are free with subscription. Votes cannot be purchased. Votes are not transferable. One contestant cannot withdraw and give his or her votes to another person. Should a contestant withdraw from the contest his or her votes will be cancelled. Ballots issued on subscriptions may be held in reserve and voted at the discretion of the Contestant. The Tattler will not recognize any statement or promise made by Contestant, solicitor or agent varying from the rules published through the columns of the Tattler. It must be agreed by Contestant and the Tattler that Contestant must be held responsible for all money collected, and that they will make full report of all money on hand at least once each week or on demand. In case of any error or inaccuracies, typographical or otherwise, neither the Tattler or the Contest editor shall be held responsible, except to correct same. In addition to the several prizes awarded there will be given to each Contestant 5 per cent of money collected in subscriptions, as commission to all ACTIVE non-prize winners. It must be distinctly understood that a Contestant who fails to turn into the office a cash report each week becomes inactive and, therefore, is disqualified, and thereby forfeits right to participate in this commission. To insure absolute fairness in awarding the prizes the Contest will be brought to a close under the "sealed ballot box" system and will be under the supervision of the Judges selected from the advisory board. This ballot box will not be opened until after the close of the contest, and the votes will be counted by the Judges. In this way no person, not even the Contest editor can possibly know the results until the final reckoning, which precludes any possibility of favoritism and insures fairness to the fullest degree. Be it understood that acceptance of Nomination, means that the Contestant thereby agrees to abide by the rules set above. الكامل ETHEL MOSES, a bronze beauty from Keep Shufflin', who is in form to win. NEW YORK TO PARIS CITY ENTRIES CITY Evelyn, Bertye, Barbadoes, B. W. B. Moses, Ethel, New York George, Czarina, New York Montplaisir, Pauline, New York Clifton, Josephine, New York Lambert, Bertha, New York Brown, Mae, New York Crouse, Betty, Chicago, Ill. Berry, Carrie B., New York Bizard, Marie Antoinette, Mt. Verno Brown, Majorie, Birmingham, Ala. Burton, Dorothy, New York Carlisle, Ann, New York Conyers, Dorothy, New York Crawford, Jessie, New York Hall, Adelaide, New York Harding, Billy, New York Hawley, Monte, New York Holmes, May, New York Howard, Louis, New York James, Mrs. John F., New York Joyner, Marjorie S., Chicago, Ill. King, Anna F., New York Krygar, Ruth, New York Laine, Fannia R., New York Moore, Rosalie De Forest, New York Powell, Gladys, Jr., New York Ragland, Billy, Chicago, Ill. Randolph, Amanda, New York Reynolds, Flossie, New York Reed, Sydney, Elizabeth, N. J. Rheubottom, Doris, Paterson, N. J. Rooks, Myrtle, New York Scott, Natalie, New York Sheppard, Hazel Anderson, New York Smith, Alma, New York Swann, Marjorie, New York Warren, Marie, New York Williams, Emma, New York Yuen, Lillian, New York Begins NOW—Close NEW YORK TO PARIS CONTEST SUMMARY CONTRIES CITY Colyn, Bertye, Barbadoes, B. W. I. James, Ethel, New York George, Czarina, New York Antplaisir, Pauline, New York Boston, Josephine, New York Ambert, Bertha, New York Town, Mae, New York House, Betty, Chicago, Ill. Bury, Carrie B., New York Bard, Marie Antoinette, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Town, Majorie, Birmingham, Ala. Boston, Dorothy, New York Misle, Ann, New York Yyers, Dorothy, New York Newford, Jessie, New York Al, Adelaide, New York Duding, Billy, New York Wley, Monte, New York James, May, New York Ward, Louis, New York Mes, Mrs. John F., New York Inner, Marjorie S., Chicago, Ill. Gag, Anna F., New York Gar, Ruth, New York Gne, Fannia R., New York Core, Rosalie De Forest, New York Well, Gladys, Jr., New York Iland, Billy, Chicago, Ill. Adolph, Amanda, New York Innolds, Flossie, New York Id, Sydney, Elizabeth, N. J. Subbottom, Doris, Paterson, N. J. Kks, Myrtle, New York Itt, Natalie, New York Appard, Hazel Anderson, New York Th, Alma, New York Ann, Marjorie, New York Ren, Marie, New York Williams, Emma, New York In, Lillian, New York Begins NOW—Closes August 4, 19 NEW YORK TO PARIS CONTEST SUMMARIES ENTRIES CITY VOTES Evelyn, Bertye, Barbadoes, B. W. I. 125,000 Moses, Ethel, New York 110,000 George, Czarina, New York 80,030 Montplaisir, Pauline, New York 80,000 Clifton, Josephine, New York 50,000 Lambert, Bertha, New York 50,000 Brown, Mae, New York 50,000 Crouse, Betty, Chicago, Ill. 35,000 Berry, Carrie B., New York 20,030 Bizard, Marie Antoinette, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 20,0.0 Brown, Majorie, Birmingham, Ala. 20,000 Burton, Dorothy, New York 20,000 Carlisle, Ann, New York 20,000 Conyers, Dorothy, New York 20,000 Crawford, Jessie, New York 20,000 Hall, Adelaide, New York 20,000 Harding, Billy, New York 20,000 Hawley, Monte, New York 20,000 Holmes, May, New York 20,000 Howard, Louis, New York 20,000 James, Mrs. John F., New York 20,000 Joyner, Marjorie S., Chicago, Ill. 20,000 King, Anna F., New York 20,000 Krygar, Ruth, New York 20,000 Laine, Fannia R., New York 20,000 Moore, Rosalie De Forest, New York 20,000 Powell, Gladys, Jr., New York 20,000 Ragland, Billy, Chicago, Ill. 20,000 Randolph, Amanda, New York 20,000 Reynolds, Flossie, New York 20,000 Reed, Sydney, Elizabeth, N. J. 20,000 Rheubottom, Dorls, Paterson, N. J. 20,030 Rooks, Myrtle, New York 20,000 Scott, Natalie, New York 20,008 Sheppard, Hazel Anderson, New York 20,000 Smith, Alma, New York 20,030 Swann, Marjorie, New York 29,000 Warren, Marie, New York 20,009 Williams, Emma, New York 20,000 Yuen, Lillian, New York 20,003 Begins NOW—Closes August 4, 1928 These ideal vacation trips will mean no end of pleasure, amusement, adventure, education and happiness. Just the thing for tired business people, school teachers, students, housewives, home girls, actors, chorus girls, musicians, artists and every person who really appreciates things that are beautiful. Wonderful opportunity to enjoy your vacation without expense. Get busy and work. It's easy-You can win with small effort. Your friends will help you. Get your club, lodge, organization, society behind you and WIN! --- 2296 SEVENTH AVENUE, EDGec --- Mary SIDNEY REED of Elizabeth and prospective movie star, has been nominated by the H. R. George Investment Company. OPEN TO ALL THE MUSICIAN CZARINA GEORGE of the Apex Squad of beautifiers and W. K. in Harlem society circles, announces her intention to hop off in the contest. UMMARIES VOTES 125,000 110,000 80,030 80,000 51,000 F I R S $5 FIRST AWARD $500.00 Thirty-three days abroad. New York to Antwerp, Brussels, The Rhine, Lucerne, The Gorge of Aare, Interlaken, Paris, London, Liverpool and RETURN. Includes steamship passage, rail fares, passport, visa and sightseeing and cash to cover every item of expense. SECOND AWARD $300.00 Twenty-three days abroad. New York to London, Brussels, Paris, Harve and RETURN. Includes steamship passage, rail fares, and sightseeing. 4, 1928 THIR $2 THIRD AWARD $200.00 Three weeks trip visiting Canada, Nova Scotia, New Foundland, Cuba or California. school home ns, art- appre- Wonder- acation ork. It’s effort. et your behind FOUR FIFT $1 Three weeks t N. J, or any Sea inter-State Tattler FOURTH AND FIFTH AWARD $100.00 Each Three weeks trip vitising Atlantic City, N. J., or any Seashore resort. --- --- EDGecombe 6661 THE NEW YORK TIMES MARJORIE STUART JOYNER, national instructor for the Mme. C.J. Walker manufacturing company, who has her hat in the ring. NEW YORK, N. Y.