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Published Friday of every week matter February 26, 1926, at the Society --- Colored League Backs Al Smith for President OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 4.—The Colored League. Smith-for-President Club, has been formed here with headquarters at 1811 North 24th Street. Plans have been formulated to carry on an active campaign in support of the Democratic candidates. The officers are: Andrew Stuart, President; Harry Leland, VicePresident; K. Hudson, 2nd VicePresident; Mrs. George Wheeled, 3rd Vice-President; Dr. W. Peebles, Secretary! John O. Woods, Asst. Secretary; W. R. Estell, Recording Secretary; J. A. Harris, Treasurer; The Rev. J. C. Brewer. Chairman of Publicity Committee. COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 4. Negro Democrats and Independent voters have organized to wage an intensive campaign and have formed the "Al" Smith League of Colored voters of Ohio. Negroes from all sections of the State attended a recent meeting which was held to promote Governor Smith's candidacy, as well as support "such other officials as may be considered favorable to the progress and advancement of the Colored people." Dr. Joseph L. Johnson, of this city, formerly U. S. Minister to Liberia, was elected President. Other officers chosen were: Dr. R. E. Pettiford, Springfield, Vice-President, and Albert T. Allen Rendville, Secretary. The Executive Committee is composed of Dr. E. A. Colley, Cincinnati; John W. Johnson, Cleveland; A. E. Harris, Toledo; C. L. Brown, Columbus. and Dono Smith, Dayton. CLEVELAND, Sept. 4.—Dissatisfaction is growing among colored voters of Cuyahoga County. The latest cause for open revolt is said to be the discovery that Negro Committeemen representing the majority of voters in three city wards, are under the domination of white ward leaders, who, in almost every instance are not even residents in the wards they assume to control. The wards involved are the 12th, 17th and 19th. The argument advanced is that where there is a preponderance of Negro voters, there should be race leaders. WASHINGTON, Sept. 4. Under the caption, Smith and Negro Equality, the Fellowship Forum, official organ of the Ku Klux Klan, prominently displays the following in black face type: "Under Governor Smith's administration, Negro equality is practiced in the public schools of New York, and it is an open secret that Governor Smith believes in equality among the blacks and whites. The Women Voters call upon the Southern delegates and ask them if they can conscientiously vote for a man who would try to force upon the people of the South. Negro equality as Governor Smith indicated he would do on more than one occasion. "Harlem, 'Nigger Heaver', the lowest section of New York City, is over two-thirds owned by Tammany. The night clubs, gambling joints, speakeasies, and bootleggers are financed by Tammany. In return for this, Governor Smith got one of his largest votes from J The Interstate Jattler 1 MRS. DR. CHENEY, prominent Harlemite who holds responsible secretarial position at National Democratic Headquarters the city out of Harlem. Half a million Negroes, mostly yellow, live in Harlem, and not only declare themselves equal to whites, but are permitted to live as man and wife with the whites, and their children allowed to attend white schools. They have been so en MRS. DR. CHEN secretarial p couraged in Harlem under Smith's administration that they are breaking their bounds and permeating the whole city. Broadway plays are entirely given over to colored actors, and they are the chief entertainers in the night clubs. Are we going to allow them to spread from New York City throughout the country? No, let us stop this while there is yet time." This sort of bunk with no earmarks of truth whatever is the sort of argument this Klan publication is making to show white people why they should support s Hoover instead of Smith. CLEVELAND, Sept. 4. — Dr. James A. Owen. a prominent young GERALDYN DISMOND—Managing Editor ing Co., Inc., 2296 Seventh Avenue, N er the act of March 8, 1878. Subscripti n Given a colored physician of this city, at- y, tended the Democratic Convention which recently met in Columbus. Upon his return home, Dr. Owen stated that he found much Smith sentiment among members of the race throughout the State. NEW YORK. Seut. 4-Jim Noble. NEY, prominent Harlemite who is position at National Democratic Head one of the best known Negroes in Oklahoma and messenger to every Governor since statehood, with the exception of the present Governor Johnson, has announced his intention of voting for Alfred E. Smith. In a telegram to former Senator Robert L. Owen, who has come out for Hoover, Noble wired: "See by the press that you are going to vote for Hoover. I'se gwine to kill your vote." Jim Noble is known to all the politicians of Oklahoma. It is said that he was ousted from the messengership at the capitol because of Klu Klux influence. NORFOLK, Sept. 4.—That there is a strong Smith-for-President sen- timent throughout Virginia among Negroes, was indicated at a recent conference of state leaders held at Buckroe Beach. While Governor Smith was not endorsed, by almost a unimous vote the participants refused to encorse Herbert Hoover. Several holds responsible headquarters prominent Republicans openly spoke in behalf of the New York Governor's candidacy, among whom was Dr. Leon Reid of Richmond. Joseph R. Pollard, who ran for the U. S. Senate eight years ago on an independent Republican ticket as a protest against Lilly Whitism and polled enghteen thousand votes. presided. BALTIMORE Sept. 4.—The Negro must go into new paths and break political traditions, the Right Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, Bishop of the A. M. E. Church, told large gatherings at the Trinity A. M. E. Church and Bethel A. M. E. Church. Bishop Ransom explains that he If eyes were made for seeing, and beauty is its own excuse for being glance at our cover. be 6661. Entered as second-class Vol. IV No. 36, Friday, Sept. 7, 1928 did not consider himself a political parson" if he discussed the 18th Amendment in pulpits. "The 18th Amendment," he said, 'is not a fetish. It is no more sacred than the 14th and 15 Amendments, the latter being the source of all just Government." He argued that if some ministers can call the 18th Amendment a moral question in their pulpits, others can point out "the immorality resulting from it and some other form of regulation to stop this increasing immorality." Bishop Ransom pointed out that a Negro has been nominated for Congress by Democrats in St. Louis, and that the Democrats must vote for the Negro and the Negro must vote the Democratic ticket. PINEVILLE, Ky., Sept. 4.—Sam Walton, for thirty-six years a resident of this community, who has voted a Republican ticket for more than twenty years, has bolted the G. O. P. for Governor Smith. Not only is he supporting the Democratic standard bearer but says he is going to "open the eyes of colored voters." Young Porters Joining Brotherhood Hundreds of young Negro men have been brought from the South to become Pullman porters, and some have been stranded without money or work. In preparation for the proposed Pullman Porters strike, the Pullman Company hired, housed and fed for several days thousands of young Negroes throughout the country, but since the strike didn't come off, the Company has fired most of them, and the majority of those remaining (Continued on Page 7) On the Cover. Robena Somerville-Highes, of Boston, Mass. Number Two Left to right: Jerome Callaway, Tom Daniels, Kingsley Schomberg, and Sug Jones. Number Three Rossmaniere Allston, Dalsy Coleman of Baltimore, Md. Carol Taylor, Paula Hazard and C. Beaman at Lake George, N. 5 Number Five Left to right standing, Clarence King, R. P. Motley, Merrill A. Roberts, J. W. Gardner, Rufus A. Atkins. Second row: George Hopkins, Wm. S. Burden, Joshua Williams, and F. Porter. Third row: Mesdames A. Nelson, Wm. Hill, Wm. Kilpatrick and Dr. Ardelle Dabney. Number Six Inez Seeley and Hazel Vanvlerh. Number Seven Dorothy Hazzard and Chink Lowe, at Saratoga Spa. Number Eight Mr. and Mrs. Donowa and party at Seaside, Rockaway Beach. Number Nine Vernon Booker and Madeline Belt at Rockaway Beach. --- Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond NOTICE: Items for this department will be gladly received if mailed to the Society editor of the Inter-State Tattler. Mr. and Mrs. Myron McAdoo and daughter, Martha Gladys of So. Brain tree, Mass., visited Harlem returning from the Bordentown classic. The * . * * The visitors and students have begun their trek back home to take up anew their various interests in life. Harlem regrets their departure but looks forward happily to their return. \* \* \* Miss Evelyn Echols of Wellesley College and her sister, Miss Ann Echols of Boston University are visiting Harlem on their return from Bordentown's classic. * * * Mrs. Robena Somerville Hughes, wife of Dr. James C. Hughes, prominent physician of Lynn, Mass., is spending her vacation here and in Atlantic City. * * * Miss Minerva Haywood, former North Carolina teacher, traveling for the summer with Hampton's Jubilee singers, was a visitor to the Tattler office last week. She reports much success in making new friends for Hampton Institute. The young lady while in our city was the guest of Mrs. George C. Graves. Jamaica, L. I. * * * Miss Audrew Odelia Powell of Houston, Texas, Physical Educational Director of Yates High School attended the summer session in Columbia, specializing in her line of work. She left Saturday for Chicago, St. Louis and her home town. *** A seven passenger Lincoln brought to our city Mrs. Josie K. Hunter of St. Louis, Nick Montgomery, Miami, Master Kelsey Pharr, Jr., Washington. D. C., W. F: Kelsey, Jr., Salisbury, N. C., and Kelsey L. Pharr of Miami. They will remain with us until Saturday. * * * Mrs. C. Badger Pitts of Atlanta, Ga., is the guest of Dr. W. H. Cummings of Rangely Court. * * * Mrs. P. B. Young and sons, Thomas and Bernard, and Miss Undine Davis of Norfolk, Va., spent a few days here after attending the Tennis Tournament at Bordentown, N. J. * * * Mrs. Josie Taylor, modiste, who has been buying for her shoppe at Houston, Texas, left Thursday for her home. * * * Mrs. Martha Scott returned after a month's visit with relatives in Lynchburgh, Va. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Adams and Miss Bessie Bruce of Cambridge, Mass., motored to New York Friday and spent the week end in Harlem with relatives and friends. * * * Mrs. Grace Giles-Strange, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harrell and Miss Henrietta Dunn motored to Saratoga Springs, N. Y., where they are spending a delightful vacation. *** Sydney Cover, famous Ned Wayburn dancer, entertained society at the famous West End Club on Thursday night last. *** Miss Venzelle Clayborn left Sunday for the Windy City after spending six pleasant weeks visiting Mrs. F. C. Brown. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jetter and daughter, Gwendolyn, are visiting relatives and friends in Atlantic City. *** Miss Mildred Shuter, Mrs. Ethel Wood Johnson and Mr. Thos. Johnson, well-known tenor, all of Boston, Mass., are spending their vacation in New York and Atlantic City. --- Mr. James H. Jarratt, well-known tonsoralist and business man, spent the Labor Day week-end at Lincoln Hotel, Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Myron McAdoo and daughter, Martha Gladys of So. Braintree, Mass., visited Harlem returning from the Bordentown classic. They spent Labor Day at Great Barrington, Mass. * * * After rambling through the Fifth and Park Avenue shops to select a few gowns for the trip over on the Ilde France, a young lady of Harlem looked in on one of the Unique Fashion Club's modistes, and my, my, my, she has fully decided to postpone her trip until after the 5th of October at Manhattan Casino. R. W. J. FINLEY WILSON, who was re-elected the big mogul of the I. B. P. O. E. W. at the recent conclave in Chicago, Ill. Among the charming and vivacious young damsels that are spending their summer vacation in Gotham are the misses Osbeth & Barbara Henry of Boston, Mass., well-known in the young social set of that city. They are the guests of the clever and pretty Edith Wormley who is also a product of Boston, now of Harlem. \* \* \* The popular Blanche Davis is back in the city after spending a two weeks' vacation on the southern shores of Virginia. * * * The many friends of the handsome and congenial Ezell Dunford are glad to know that he has recuperated from a recent illness and is back on the Avenue, sporting a brand new Packard straight eight. The affable Mr. Dunford is well known among the social elite of Gotham. * * * The charming Mrs. W. H. Corley and daughters, the misses Margarie, Berner and Mary Corley, who hails from the southern shores of Columbus, N. C., are spending their summer vacation in Harlem, the guest of her vivacious daughter Mrs. R. C. Vaughn. Dr. Norman Cotton and Mr. Howard J. Beardon motored to Oak Bluffs, Mass., over Labor Day. * * * Miss Mattie Steptoe of Roanoke, Va., and Miss Ethel Wilson of Memphis, Tenn., was entertained at an afternoon tea by Mr. J. P. Straineel and Mr. Lloyd M. James. * * * Mr. David B. Hawley, ass't supt. of Armour P. O. and President of the Appomatox Club of Chicago, Ill., spent several days in New York prior to his departure for Troy, New York, where the Convention of the Forresters was being held, this week. * * * Mrs. Bessye J. Bearden spent Labor Day in Atlantic City, accompanied by her house guest, Miss Daisy Coleman of Baltimore. A beautiful surprise party was given on Aug. 28th to Mrs. P. R. Waples and her youngest daughter, Petrina, of 230 West 142nd Street, by a large number of friends who congratulated them on the anniversary of their dual birth days. The home was decorated in keeping with the season, canary and pale green. Many lovely presents were received by the mother and daughter. The guests and friends who gave this splendid surprise party were; Miss A. Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. F. Brown, Mrs. Hattie Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Moore, Mr. J. A. Burnett, Mr. O. Wakefield, Mr. A. E. Hampton, Jr., Miss Georgia Brown, Miss Alca Steele, Miss Carlis, Mr. David Barnett, Mr. Fred Nelson, Mr. Frank Williamson, Mr. F. Riley, Mr. Harry Bonds, Mr. J. Ashe, Mr. Harry Hasley, Miss Sarah Pennington, Mr. Gilmore, and a large number of juveniles. *** Lincoln University Club will give their second annual Cabaret Soiree on Monday, Sept. 10, at Small's Paradise entertaining by Charles Johnson, Victor Recording artists. For reservation, Chelsea Drug Store, 2305 Seventh Avenue. Members are Mark E. Parks, president, Leon De Kaalk, vice president; Calsar Valdes, recording secretary; Herbert S. Harris, Jr., treasurer; Charles A. Walburg, business manager. Herbert Jackson, Joseph Mahoov, Theodore Walker, George Hunter, Thomas Moseley and Ertel Riley. * * * Mrs. Marie Gararet, popular wife and a doe of the I. B. P. O. E. W. here was the guest of Doctors Claybrooks and White of Praire Avenue while attending the big Elk conclave in Chicago. She arrived home last Monday after a wonderful time in the famous Western Metropolis. Mrs. Garret lives at 231 Edgecombe Avenue. * * * Miss Peggy Rasper of Washington, D. C., is visiting her sister, Miss Helen Rasper, at the fashionable Florence Mills Apartments. Both girls are well known in Harlem social circles. * * * Johnny Virgil gave a party and breakfast dance Monday morning at the Lenox Garden Club. Among those present were the Misses Mildred St. Clair, Mamie Gary, Mae Johnson, Peggy and Helen Rasper. Charles Hutchinson, Pat Murphy, Wellington Murphy, Bill Harris, Tom Brown and Buster Baker. It was a lively party and every one had a good time early in the morning. \* \* \* Among the young and pretty matrons that are spending their vacation in Harlem is the exclusive Mrs. Betty Gandy of St. Petersburg. Va., formerly of Boston, Mass. Mrs. Gandy is the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. John Davis. * * * Mrs. George Northcroft, who has been spending the summer as the house guest of Mrs. Restow, No. 69 Potters Avenue, Pine Brook, New Rochelle, N. Y., returned to her residence, No. 100 West 143d Street, New York City. * * * Et. Emma Alumni Association gave a send-off party for Seniors at the residence of Mr. Raymond Tinsley, No. 1980 Seventh Avenue, Wednesday evening, August 29. The evening was well spent with refreshments and dancing and college songs. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wilson, Mrs. Carrie Starks, the Misses Vera Mitchell. Pewrina Johnson, Olivia Nixons, Beatrice Jones, Bessie Rowlins and Hattie Thomas. The St. Francis students were the Misses Naomi Pendoma and Clarice Tyler; Mr. Francis Farrar, who was dressed in afternoon clothes; also Mr. Tinsley, in a new fall brown suit right in the book for college men; Messrs. James Gunnter, Joseph Jefferson, Morris Weech, Peter Walters, Harold Holmes, Sylvester Bryan, Clifford Bryan, Anthony Bagley, Jr., Mr. D. M. Canadas, president of the Alumni. Speaking of parties, three luscious peaches from the orchard of Harlem's young social set gave a too bad party Saturday night at their artistically decorated apartment on West 133rd Street. The fortunate ones who were the recipients of an invite to this unique and exclusive affair enjoyed themselves to their heart's desire. Vivacious damsels and handsome Beau Brummels added charm and elegance to this hilarious group gathering. After the general routine of cards and dancing the guests were escorted into the spacious dining room, where a most delecttable and attractive menu was served. It was in the wee wee hours of the morning when the happy merry-makers reluctantly bade their charming hostesses adieu and wended their way homeward. Well, folks, I won't keep you in suspense any longer as to who sponsored this wonderful social function—they were the Misses Gertrude, Vivian and Irene Goodwin. There were quite a num- THE NEW YORKER Prof. H. LAWRENCE FREEMAN, composer of Negro opera, who presents his "Voodoo" under the direction of his son, Valdo Freeman, at the Palm Garden Theatre. ber of students there from Harvard University and Me-Harry Medical Schools. As to who were there, one's head gets a whirl trying to remember all the familiar faces. At any rate, among those present were Edith Peter, Doris Herden, Dorothy Adams, Betty Parrott, Dorothy Beckley, Fay Casselle, Kay Triggs, Snake Williams, Tom Brown, Bill and Marcus Carpenter, Richard Hawkins, Bill Harris, Bus Baker, William Brown, Archie C. Purvis, J. L. Rivers, George Pringle, George Sadler, Eddie Green, Floyd Snelson Jr., Ted Blackman, Gill George, Dutton Ferguson, Ralph Vaughn, Arthur Desporie, Jimmie Gladden, William Smith and a host of others. * * * Mrs. Lottie Rowe Greenlee of 678 St. Nicholas Avenue entertained in honor of the Misses Rosa and Lillian Reid of Maco, Ga., at an afternoon tea on last Monday evening from 5 till 7. The honored persons are spending their vacation in New York City, guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Eustace Reid of 101 West 143rd Street. Among those present were Mrs. Aarnsted J. Grey, Miss Hattie Winston, Mrs. Josephine Williams, Mrs. Samuel Canady, Mrs. Dr. Nello Greenlee, Miss Georgia Beale, Mrs. William E. Reid, Mrs. Jeane Raney, Mrs. Ethel Rattlely, Mrs. Eugene Swift and Mrs. Thaddeus A. Brayton. * * * Dr. Aubrey Harris of Charleston, W. Va., is spending some time in New York before returning home to resume his duties. * * * Professor T. L. Posey of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, Mr. Charles E. Mitchell and Algernon A. Mathews of Charleston, W. Va., motored to New York Friday evening last. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Mathews will remain in the city until November, while Professor Posey will return to Charleston soon to resume his duties at the college. --- Professor L. Spratlin, formerly with the West Virginia Collegiate THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Institute and now with Howard University, is another visitor in New York City. * * * Mrs. Sara Washington-Lewis, founder of the Apex College of Beauty Culture, spent the week end as guest of Mrs. L. V. Douglas of 2340 Seventh Avenue. *** Miss Helen E. Douglas, who has been spending her vacation in Red Bank, N. J., returned home last Friday, accompanied by her cousin, James Givens, who is spending some time with his aunt, Mrs. L. V. Douglas, until school opens. * * * Joining our fashionables at the exclusive "Branchcomb Cottage," 18 Cherry Street, Saratoga Springs, N. Y., is Miss Julia Jones, prominent society matron of Petersburg and New York. Her many friends who were unable to see her off wish her a most enjoyable stay and are hoping she receives the much needed rest she so desires. Miss Jones is the sister of one of our well-known artists, Montgomery Jones of Asbury Park. Through her untiring efforts and many kindnesses for the happiness of others, Miss Jones has won the sincerity of friendship among her host of friends. After returning froom the Springs Miss Jones will visit her brother in Asbury Park. Daughters Play Important Part in Elk Work THE great city of the Lake belonged to the Elks from Sunday. August 26, until Sunday, September 2nd. The thousands of members of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World paraded, pranced and covered the South Side with their horns. Everywhere it was Bill this and Bill that, and just as after it was Daughter this and Daughter that. The 29th Annual Grand Session was made more impressive, colorful. and happy by the Daughters whose 26th Annual Grand Temple convened at the same time. Led by the efficient and popular Ella G. Berry, Grand Daughter Ruler, the women carried out their elaborate program and reported, moved, and countermoved in great style. They selected for their headquarters the Metropolitan Community Center Church at 41st Street and South Parkway. In the main auditorium the 846 delegates representing 547 Temples, were seated according to states. The gallery was occupied by the Grand Temple members, and the numerous anterooms were used for committee meetings and the exhibit of the Department of Arts and Crafts. It is significant that the Convention opened with a service devoted to the women. On Sunday at eleven thirty, the Brothers and Daughters journeyed to Lincoln Cemetery to take part in the unveiling of a monument to Past Grand Daughter Ruler Henrietta P. Lee, and at two that afternoon memorial services were held at Metropolitan Community Center Church. Monday found the Daughters in full bloom at the official public reception at Wendell Phillips High School. On the platform sat the wife of the Grand Exalted Ruler, Dt. J. Finley Wilson the Supreme Mother and Founder, Dt. Emma V. Kelley, and Dt. Ella G. Berry, Grand Daughter Ruler. Dt. Albie Mitchell, Grand Vice Daughter Ruler and the Grand Temple officers, while the auditorium and lobby were well filled with bright colored dresses set off by purple sashes, hot bands, badges, gloves, and parasols. The fairer sex was overwhelmingly represented at the Oratorical Contest Monday evening. Of the 5 contestants who had won in their respective sections of the country, four were girls and one a boy. Although the boy won first place the girls put up a splendid fight. The contest was held under the auspices of the Educational Commission A "Million Dollar Ballroom". 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The Educational Fund is the special care of the Temples and from it the scholar- ships, loans, and prizes for educa- ticnal achievements are made. The showing made by the Tem- ples in the grand parade on Tues- day filled the Daughters hearts with pride and pleasure, They wore the cleverest costumes of white and purple and gold and purple. Pride of Chicago wore purple knickers and white coats; Elmira Temple sported white dresses and purple capes; Liberty stepped out in white skirts and purple smocks; Mrs. Jim Martin headed the Martella Tem- ple float, a huge purple and white Alympia; the Juveniles of Fort Dearborn were cunning in gold trunks and white blouses; St. Louis brought a smart nurses corps; Cleveland Temple sent a woman’s band; Manhattan Temple was ele- gant in white flannel suits and car- ried off the marching honors; Key- stone Temple was represented by a first aid squad; the Abbie John- son campaign committee of Key- stone ‘Temple had an elaborate fieat; the delegates of Grace Tem- ple of Toledo were in an elegant Pullman bus. All in al the Daugh- ters held their own. They carried themselves as smartly and were as attractively garbed as their bro- thers. There were two activities aside from the sessions of the Grand Temple, conducted ‘exclusively by the woman. Dt. Arra Russell of Nor- den Temple 16 as head of the de- partment of arts and crafts had on display all week an excellent col- lection of fancy work and art ob- jects which were sent in from the various locals. All of the pieces had been done by members of the or- der and included embroideries, painted silks, fine needle baskets, aprons, pillows, hand made laces, bags, jewelry, paintings, in oil and water color, paper, wax and bead flowers, quilts, and novelties of all description. Of the four foreign Temples, Havana had the largest independent exhibit. Their second individual venture was the Mardi Gras and Ball on Wednesday night at the Highth Re- giment Armory given by the Chi- esgo Temples in honor of the visit- ing Temples and Daughters. In spite of the rain which drenched Chicago in the afternoon and early evening, the Daughters started the festivities with a parade which end- ed in the especially decorated ar- mory. Booths which had been erect- ed as headquarters for each visit- ing Temple were occupied by the officers and delegates. Souvenirs, confetti, and red pop added to the gaiety of the occasion and while the Temple’s Ball was not as pre- tentious as the Grand Ball at the Coliseum, it was just as peppy. The Daughters can well be proud of their 26th anniversary. They have conducted their affairs in the most: efficient matiner, and added te the dignity of Elkdom. In addition to their work among juveniles and contribution to the educational fund, they are under- taking the establishment of a home for the aged, the site of which has not been decided upon. The total receipts for the grand treasurer for the year including interest were $37,977.27. The Elk Parade Wo & MAS MOULEL atk Ue . parade is two parades, both of them Elks. And didn’t I get a break Tuesday! First of all, the day was perfect — bright, warm and breezy. Next, along came one of the Musketeets, with a perfect- 14y good coupe and two seats Lor tne reviewing stand. We began the hnoliaay by driving to the various corners where the units were trom- ug; then we drove down the line of march to give the spectators the once over; and we enaed up at the reviewing stand in time to see the Grand and his retinue arrive. In the party 1 recognized Mrs. Grand, Mrs. Andrew T, Mitchell, wife or the Exalted Ruler of Manhattan Ledge, Deputy Joel of New York, Alderman Louis B. Anderson, Mr. Charles Jackson, Mr. Samuel White and Atty. Henry Proctor of the lo- cal reception committee, Editors Anthony Overton and Robert Ab- bott, Dr. Julian Lewis, Judge Wil- liam Houston, and Mr. Casper Hol- stein, and then the fireworks start- ed full balst. There were several things that absolutely tricked me. The Alder- man Major R. R. Jackson leading the parade on horseback; the offi- cers of the Eighth Illinois, also on horseback (especially Dr. Jimmy Lawson) Police Lieut. Middleton and Jimmy Williams also on horses, (in fact, the horsemen were in pow- er; the Johnny Carey, Mae Frazier, and Capt. Henry Wilson tacking ‘em down; the jam up stepping of the daughters of my own temple. Manhattan; the red hot Quaker City Collegiates; the dipping of the colors as they passed the Grand; Leslie Ash and the Past Ex- alted Rulers Council of Illinois; the Fitzpatrick, twins as mascots for Fert Dearborn; Martella Temple's float, the Olympia; the Kansas City Orange Pachard and Dr. Whit Bruce; the Brother from Alpha Lodge, Ohio, with the megaphone, Virginil Williams in full cowboy regalia. and Major Loving leading Los Angeles; Grace Temple Bus from Toledo; and the Hospital unit with Doctors and nurses and ambu- lances. But best of all I loved the drum Majors. They were slected because of their conspicuousness as well as efficiency and believe me they were too tight. All of them were tall and for the most part, dark and hand- some. They put over some clever stuff. The Bighth's leader was step- ping right down; Great Lakes ma- jor had on the smartest of gold boots; the dignified Elger lead the Fort Dearborn outfit; Kansas City brought a veritable giant; Pitts- burg sent out a live one; the lady drum major of Cleveland did her- The “Million Dollar Ball Room”, to open for you after extensive alterations and decorations. At Seventh Avenue & 126th Street. Will open on or about Ist of October. Everything modern and up-to-date. Wateh for grand opening. Books now open. The Alhambra Ball Room 2110-2118 Soventh Avenue, N. Y. C. Tel. Bradhurst 0446 - MAURICE HOENIG OPTOMETRIST and OPTICIAN Eyes Examined — Glasses Fitted ' 2313 SEVENTH AVENUE Bet. 135th & 136th Sts., New York ~~”, Hours: 9 A.M, to 10 P.M. Friday: 9 A. M. to 6.30 P. M. 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He was in ele- gant white flannels, stood at atten- tion during the entire parade and kept on his million vote smile. The Grand Daughter ruler arrived a trifle late due to an accident to her car but she made up for any deficiency in that respect by yards of purple velvet lined with gold sa- tin. The photograpkers ran hither, thither, thisly and thusly; they snapped the high spots running, go- ing and sideways. We cheered, ap- plauded and wise cracked and got a big kick out of getting up on and down off the grand stand without breaking a leg. In short, the Chi- cago parade was not as long as the New York parade, but it was air tight. And never have I put in a word more perfect two hours. On to Atlantic City. May the day be fair, the Daughters a trifle bet- ter looking and the Brothers pepped up with their correct Elk’s mild. More power to us. Fort Dearborn Home TPE aret night that I arrived in Chicago and drove down South Parkway, the single thing that at- tracted my attention most was the Fort Dearborn Home. It looked- so bright and happy, and inviting. There were lanterns on the porch that ran across the entire front of the house, a protecting colorful awning and easy chairs; more chairs and more lanterns were strewn over the spacious lawn; and in the background was a large im- provised open air cabaret with board floor, the necessary tables, chairs and lanterns topped by can- vas. Every window was lighted, and the jam of people convinced me that a big time could be had in the main tent. I was intrigued. More than that, I secretly vowed that be- fore another day passed, I would enter its sacred portals. However, it was several days be- fore I made the grade. To be per- fectly truthful, a storm drove me in. Wednesday after the morning session at Metropolitan Community Church, I decided to visit the banks during the hour balloted us for luncheon. But, fate was kind to me. Just as I reached Fort Dear- born Home enormous drops of rain began to fall. Assisted by two pro- minent Elk Brothers whose names I withhold for fear their wives are rot broadminded, I scurried in. I was amazed. Nothing but the word elegant can describe the building. (Continued on Next Page) --- Friday, September 7, 1928 .... Club Sa By HERBERT Seen at the Lenox Garden Club breakfast dance Sunday, were the charming Marlon Flemmings, Erma Washington, and last but not least, the clever and pretty Anna Harris who is rehearsing with "Dashing Dina", Jack Goldberg's, latest addition to the Magestic circuit. * * * Sojourning at the Lenox Garden breakfast dance every Sunday, one can always be sure to see the clever Snake Hips who is doing a speciality in Lew Leslie's sensation hit "Black Birds" Mr. Hips has not lost his affability by gaining success. * * * The E. Pluribus Social and Whist Club, held its meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. Fleming Taylor, 2106 Fifth Avenue. The whist tournament was conducted one each meeting night during August month and ended last Wednesday with Mrs. Clara Adams having the highest score. The Club's silver cup was given to her. * * * Well fellows, the Ganchos are again stepping to the front after a more or less retired period brought on by the passing hot weather days. 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The Alhambra Ball Room 9119-2118 Seventh Avenue, N. Y. C. Mr. and Mrs. Edna Smith and daughter, Miss Thelma Smith, are entertaining Miss Ramonia Moss of Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Helen Hill, Edward Lockhart, Miss Evie Cousar, Miss Tilla Tiller, Mr. Arthur Martin, Miss Sadie Murick, Miss Adele Finney and Mr. Harry Bentley gathered at their home last Wednesday for an evening of bridge play. The young ladies present are all members of the Waco's Athletic and Social Club. All were surprised when the Misses Cousar, Hill, Tiller and Finney were presented with beautiful sterling silver rings with the name of Waco engraved on them. The rings were given to the ladies for the club spirit shown during the past year. The presentation was made by Miss Thelma Smith, who is the Waco's Club president. * * * The Blue Heaven Co-ed Social Club and Three Marks, met at the home of Miss Catherine Brown, 294 Seventh Avenue, to complete plans for their Super Masque Ball to be given at Rockland Palace on October 17, 1928. There will be keen competition among the many social clubs, for the award of the two silver loving cups, for the best representation. With the beautiful Hortense Freeland in town, Eric Baron—Henri popular musician, and director of the Capitolians seems to make his visits to the Y. W. C. A. less frequent even though he does claim to be in love with only Gladys Armstrong. Harry Dudley is sorry that he lost the fight, but he's going to stage a real comeback soon. 423 Fenchurch St. Norfolk, Va. Aug. 30, 1928. Inter-State Tattler. Editor: The Hudson Coach, with Mr. R. Pryor at the helm, left New York 5 A. M. Monday, Aug. 27, and after a glorious trip through the tubes, sailed along until it struck the Trenton bridge, when the water went low in the radiator. It struggled into Phila at 10.30 A. M., late owing to the mishap. After having the trouble repaired, it cost $8.00 to have it fixed, we left the garage, and stopped at Mrs. Rena Lee's, 352 No. 42nd St., where the hostess obliged us with lunch. Who was in the boat? Oh yes, I almost forgot that, Miss Jeanette Cheney, Mr. Royall Pryor, Mr. Charles Harris and quite funny, Miss Chris Stokes and F. J. King. We departed from Phila. and the hospitality of the charming Mrs. Lee at 3 P. M. We took the Conowingo Road to Baltimore because Mr. Pryor detests Wilmington and Delaware. We arrived in Baltimore about dark and from there to Washington, we faced a battery of bright headlights, evidently they have no lens law there. We arrived in Washington at 9 P. M. Eastern Standard Time and proceeded to Graves Hotel on G St. N. W., and after a stretch we went to sleep. They call you on time in D. C. Glad to get rid of you. Wonderful girls in Washington, the waitresses gave me an awful appetite for chicken! We had clear sailing to Richmond. Stopped once to devour some country watermelon. Arrived in Richmond on time, 100 miles in 4 hours. We did not tarry long in Lee's Capitol and at 12.30 P. M. we were on our way to Newport News. We arrived there at 4 P. M. and down to the ferry and we attracted so much attention because we had New York license. It was a wonderful trip, excusing one blow-out in Williamsburg, Va., and not New York. The radiator will probably fetch us back, we reckon. Visited the Journal and Guide office but would not reveal myself. The watermelons are delicious and chicken, I hope to tell you. See you in Harlem next week. Insignificant. FREDIE. SAVOY-TOPICS The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with indistinct shapes and lines. NOW THAT WE Have the "Bathing Beauty Contest" out of the way, we're gooner do even bigger things. Just watch us and see, THE SAVOY WAY. Can't be beat. LOCKWOOD LEWIS, Pr Jazz LOCKWOOD LEWIS, Premier Savoy Saxophonist Young Porters Joining Brotherhood (Continued from Page 3) have little or no work, according to A. Philip Randolph, General Organizer. Some of the young men have come into the Brotherhood's office and shown their checks for a pay day which range from $7.00 down. Of course, they cannot live on such low wages, and they make such few runs, they don't make any tips of any consequence, says the porters' chief. Despite the large number of young men who make barely enough to keep going. they are joining the Brotherhood, feeling that there is nothing to a porter's job without a bona fide organization, not deminated by the Company, as the Employee Plan is, comments the General Organizer. It is interesting to note, says Organizer Randolph, that the porters are not paid $72.50 a month, but at the rate of $72.50. In other words, if a porter gets sick and doesn't work for five or ten days, he is not paid for that time lost. --- LLOYD SCOTT * * * WE'LL START OFF right here with some good news. Lloyd Scott and his boys will be with us for our fall opening. That is, beginning Friday, September 14th. BUT THAT'S NOT enough. We will also have "Fess" Williams' band with us and the incomparable Lockwood Lewis. Oh, boy, ain't love grand? BOTH OF THESE bands are sweethearts. They're the real goods, all to the must and much hotter. IT'S OUR GOOD Fortune to regain two corking good musical dance units upon our losing two corking good orchestras. THAT'S THE LUCK of the draw. "There's Just As Good A Fish In The Sea As Has Ever Been Caught" big boy and don't you worry about that. It's gospel. IF ONE GETS AWAY from you, cast again for another. Don't be miserable pining for a lost love. Get back to fishing fool. Premier Savoy Saxophonist Mystery in School Teacher's Actions Miss X, a school teacher in one of the schools, was suddenly dropped from the service. An inquiry reveals that an unusual thing has occurred. The truth of the matter will not be known until the opening. September 10th, or thereabouts. It is expected that X will apply for her usual position. On the other hand, some contend that if X comes back, or "gets" back, then it's time to close. Various groups and individuals have expressed a reported desire to get the "rats" out of the system. Fights on the public highway, married teachers running with singles, public appearances of women teachers in places otherwise than one would expect, are some of the things causing agitation. As yet, no statement from Superintendant Boyer or Dr. Hawkins gives credence to reports. Some time ago the "Press" front page carried the names of the Milbys. 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Undertakers & Embalmers LADY ATTENDANT 158 West 136th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone Bradhurst 0260 44 St. Felix Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone Nevins 0669 Office Tel. Harlem 4334 Res. 2508 7th Ave., Apt. 2 Tel. Bradhurst 3800 THOS. H. KIRTON LICENSED EMBALMER FUNERAL DIRECTOR 80 WEST 184th ST., NEW YORK Formerly J. C. Thomas The Theatre LINCOLN First Colored Theatre in Harlem 55 WEST 185th STREET NOW PLAYING HOLIDAY FANTASIES LOOK WHO'S HERE DOC STRAIN McCLAIN SISTERS GANT & PERKINS COOPER & THOMAS WINTERS & MERANO FREDDIE ROBINSON LOUIS DANBRIDGE 12 — LINCOLN STEPPERS — 12 Mon., Tues., Wed., Sept. 3, 4, 5 "FLESH AND THE DEVIL" — with — JOHN GILBERT Thur., Fri., Sat., Sun., Sept. 6-9 TILLIES PUNCTURED ROMANCE — with — W. C. FIELDS AND CHESTER CONKLIN NEXT WEEK "DIXIE VAGABONDS" GRACE SMITH, MORGAN ROB & BABY JOHN MIC STRAIN THREE GINGER SNAPS DIXIE KID Harlem THIS WEEK, THE Lafayette Theatre has a fleshy, spectacular offering somewhat different to the usual run of musical comedy revues. While boasting of no real outstanding entertainer, the male fun-makers are a fairly representative of merit. "Ukelelee" Bob Williams, Trnest Whitman, George Williams and Henry (Gang) Gines are the boys who strut their stuff and how. Bob Williams steals the thunder of the vehicle and is the outstanding character of the entertainment. Bob gets off a few cracks that tickle the lovers of risque chatter and he and that uke; oh, go see him one day this week for yourself. Dotty Rhodes, the ever dancing damsel of the Arabs or Clarence Robinson's "Arabia" is a wow of a dancer. She's the equal of Miss Louise Cooke, the queen of er er the er excitement dancers. But Dotty, oh no wonder Bob fell after having visited Australia and seen the kangaroo in action. Miss Rhodes is the only woman other than the chorus lassies and she's surrounded by a gang of husky males. In fact it's a man's show from start to finish. What with the popular Barry Brothers, the Six Blue Devils, Billy Fowler's band, Ike Paul and the other gentlemen previously mentioned, Dotty can repeat the famous words of Adelaide Hall in "Black Birds", "Oh What A Night", and for the entire week at that. THE LINCOLN offers "Holiday Fantasies", opening with a beautiful cabaret scene featuring Dinah Scott. Winters and Merano, recently the most attractive and best dressed marathon dancers at the Manhattan Casino, and Lily (Pontop) Yuen are fast and nifty stoppers. Jimmy Marshall presents the "Vampires of Yesterday and Today" to Doc. Strain. Gant and Perkins, two ladies under cork as maids, are a riot. Cooper and Thomas contribute successfully to the show with their routine song and dance act. A mechanical doll number with its laughter-provoking absurdities ends a funny, fast and well-balanced show. --- The Alhambra Theatre's offering this week is the usual two-in-one combination, a dramatic sketch being sandwiched in between a sort of musical comedy contraption. The latter part of the program, "The Night Owls" introduces "Dusty" Fletcher driving a real taxi-cab on the stage with Roscoe Montella, his THE JOHNNY HUDGINS. THE KOMEDY PANTOMIME KING, is undoubtedly the foremost exponent of the immortal BERT WILLIAMS' amusing mannerisms, where acton proves more eloquent than words. To-day, HUDGINS is the most imitated comedian, which is a flattering tribute to his artistic ability to entertain in this particular line. While few of JOHNNY'S imitators, when repeating the silent comedy, give JOHNNY credit for the work, the theatre public invariably recognizes the fact that HUDGINS is the inspiration of the imitator. HUDGINS was signed up by LEW LESLIE almost the moment he landed in America, after two and a half years entertaining in the leading cities of Europe. MR. LESLIE, who sponsored the late FLORENCE MILLS and has dedicated his "Black Birds of 1928" to the illustrious little star, claims that JOHNNY is beyond question, the best of all pantomime black-face comedians. "He can get up some of the most amusing expressions I've ever seen," said the famous producer of colored theatrical entertainment. "HUDGINS is a clean, wholesome comedian who does not have to resort to vulgarity or profanity to get across. His work is natural and he reflects the quaint eddifying humor that white people appreciate and can only find in the colored people of America," he concluded. passenger, not inside the cab but ridin' a-top. It's a scream and one of the most amusing situations we have seen in a long time. Another high spot in the opening is the singing of, "My Dream of the Big Parade" by Jimmy Bashelle with the Alhambra chorines as the soldierettes in military formations. John Mason and petite Julia Moody charming new-comer, register well in their "Married Life Blues". John Mason, "Dusty" Fletcher and Ted Blackman score in a new "Numbers" game. Amanda Randolph with the fast stepping chorines stop the show with "You Go Your Way". The dramatic in-between, "The Evil Eye" features Billy Andrews as a crooked hypnotist ably assisted by Barry Carter, a confederate. George Randol is a third william and eventually loses his life as well as the diamond, known as the Evil Eye. Others in the cast are Jimmy Baskette, Susie Sutton, Edna Young and Fannie Lane. COMEDY PANTOMIME KING, moment of the immortal BERT WIL- here acton proves more eloquent. IS is the most imitated comedian, has artistic ability to entertain in this JOHNNY'S imitators, when repeat- HNNY credit for the work, the mees the fact that HUDGINS is the LEW LESLIE almost the moment and a half years entertaining in MR. LESLIE, who sponsored the has dedicated his "Black Birds of claims that JOHNNY is beyond one black-face comedians. "He can my expressions I've ever seen," said theatrical entertainment. "HUD- edian who does not have to resort cross. His work is natural and he mor that white people appreciate people of America," he concluded. ALHAMBRA 126th St. & 7th Ave. NIGHT OWLS Whirlwind Revue of Harlem Life with an Augmented Cast "THE EVIL EYE" Creepy Mystery of the Stolen Great Sacred Diamond BESIDES PICTURES Triple Program, 25c, 35c, 50c The Revue Next Week "BAG BABY DOLLS" The Drama Next Week "GYPSY LOVE" THE INTERSTATE TATTER Trailing the Spotlight By THEOPHILUS LEWIS US LEWIS AN ABSENTEE REVIEW. I did not seen "Going Home", the latest "News" out of the season to appear on Broadway. I am not going to see it. Judging from what I see and the reports of my undercover case of those things. Ivy, according to my confidential reports, an Negro who finds himself stranded in France during the World War. After service with a Nazi carrier a native woman who runs a cat first phoney is pulled. The dinge does not by his manly qualities but by bragging about in America. Anyway the fair one man, a number two is when the ex-boss of the shire after the war. The said ex-boss immedately employee in the back and makes his life a white man seducing a black man's wife, but it isn't nearly as funny as the way the situation in "Going Home". When a Aframerican attempts to uphold the husbands, and incidentally vindicate the good, by the time honored method of killing a big boy from Dixie shoots him on the street. He kills his African friend who was betrayal, not the white man who had been the ofay throws his arms around Young. You're a good nigger. Let's go home". What the "good nigger" returns to Dixie when then on he is kicked twice every day after. I without saying this dish of boloney was a men who "understands" Negro psycholo- the latest "Negro" drama near on Broadway. Something Judging from what I read in my undercover man it is confidential reports, is that of myself stranded in France at the bar service with a French regiment who runs a cafe. This is not. The dinge does not win the battle by bragging about imagining the fair one marries him. The ex-boss of the shine appears said ex-boss immediately bites and makes his lary like it. The black man's wife is supposed to be funny as the way the shine is Home'. When a Senegalese pots to uphold the traditionally vindicate the dignity of the method of killing the se-roots him on the spot. Get a friend who was trying to kill the man who had betrayed him. Arms around Young Black Joe. Let's go home". The implication returns to Dixie with his ex-ced twice every day and lives. Much of boloney was sliced by a "Negro" psychology. I have not seen "Going Home", the latest "Negro" drama and the first of the season to appear on Broadway. Something tells me I am not going to see it. Judging from what I read in the papers and the reports of my under cover men it is another one of those things. The story, according to my confidential reports, is that of an American Negro who finds himself stranded in France at the outbreak of the World War. After service with a French regiment he marries a native woman who runs a cafe. This is where the first phoney is pulled. The dinge does not win the white gal by his manly qualities but by bragging about imaginary wealth in America. Anyway the fair one marries him. Phoney number two is when the ex-boss of the shine appears on the scene after the war. The said ex-boss immediately hites his former employee in the back and makes his lary like it. Of course a white man seducing a black man's wife is supposed to be funny, but it isn't nearly as funny as the way the shine reacts to the situation in "Going Home'. When a Semangese friend of the Aframerican attempts to uphold the traditional honor of husbands, and incidentally vindicate the dignity of black manhood, by the time honored method of killing the seducer the big boy from Dixie shoots him on the spot. Get this straight. He kills his African friend who was trying to avenge his betrayal, not the white man who had betrayed him. Whereupon the ofay throws his arms around Young Black Joe and says, "You're a good nigger. Let's go home". The implication is that the "good nigger" returns to Dixie with his ex-boss and from then on he is kicked twice every day and lives happily ever after. It goes without saying this dish of boloney was sliced by a white gentleman who "understands" Negro psychology. COLORED ACTORS AT FAULT. as it seems far fetched to say that colored blame for such dramatic insults to the press, it is true. I know what the comebackwrights would write decent plays of Negroes would back them financially, we would "early", the apologists for Negro performers so say that colored actors are tic insults to the Race, but, what the comeback is. "If recent plays of Negro life and financially, we would interpret Negro performers will say. Perhaps it seems farfetched to say that colored actors are partly to blame for such dramatic insults to the Race, but, nevertheless, it is true. I know what the comeback is. "If colored playwrights would write decent plays of Negro life and if producers would back them financially, we would interpret them properly", the apologists for Negro performers will say. This is the same thing as saying that if a man could begin life at the age of twenty-seven he would avoid the indiscretions of childhood and adolescence. The thing is true logically, perhaps; it can't be done. The theater, like every other institution, has a definite law of growth. The actor comes first just as unescapably as childhood precedes adulthood. In the natural development of the theater the actor appears first as an extemporaneous entertainer or a clown. Eventually he outgrows the clown stage and turns his mind to more serious things. He begins to make his mimicry reveal the ideals and heroism of his people. It is then on the two work together. The playwright creates and the actor interprets. No great drama has ever been written in a country where the only actors were clowns and clog dancers. No important Negro drama will appear so long as all our actors, with exceptions too few to mention, are either blackface comedians or shimmy shakers. It is up to our actors to create a theater in which our integrity and ideals will be faithfully represented. As long as they neglect their duty we cannot blame white folks for using their theater to misrepresent us. "AMERICA'S LEADING COLORED THEATRE" LAFAYETTE 7th AVE. at 132nd ST. NOW PLAYING, UP TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th NOW PLAYING, UP TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th ARABIA With The BERRY BROTHERS And All Star Cast. FEATURE PHOTOPLAY: RICHARD BARTHELMESS in "The Little Shephard of Kingdom Come" NEXT WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th Irvin C. Miller's Glorious Extravaganza "BROADWAY RASTUS" FEATURE PHOTOPLAY: COLLEEN MOORE in "HAPPINESS AHEAD" I'm Forever Changing Sweethearts A Fox Trot Ballad For piano music, vocal orchestration or a Hot Dance arrangement You can write CRAWLEY MUSIC PUB, CO., 30 West 138th Street, This song can also be performed on other records. Backstage with Sugentwok Alma Smith the creole beauty. Is the toast of New York City; In London and Paris she won fame. Broadway and Harlem Vote her name. Her popularity and artistic taste Out in Chicago set the pace. Boys and girls far and near; Sing Alma Smith—three cheers, three cheers. AMERICA'S UNREVISED REVIVE HIT! 5th sensational month LEW LESLIE'S BLACK BIRDS ADELADE HALL MIA VARD WORLD MUSEUM BLACKBIRD BOWMAN and JOHNY HUDSON fastest, funniest & most tuneful extravaganza including the song suc- cess of the Nation.... "I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE" LIBERTY MINTS WED & SAT: EXTRA MIDNITE SHOW WITH THURS. PRICES EVEN $1.00 to $3.00 MATES $1.00 to $2.50 NO TAX Friday, September 7, 1988 Leon Diggs, tenor; J. W. Fox, canadian and Ernest and Tiny Mott returned Tuesday morning after seven months tour in Cuba, Porto Rico, Jamaica and Santa Domingo Republic of Dominica. They were originaallay with The Ben Bow show, which became stranded and went on the rocks. Through the kindness of Bill Robinson and others money was forwarded them to defray their expenses back to the United States. Regardless of their misfortune they are all looking fine. ```markdown ``` The Tattler Radio for September will be the 28th which is the last Friday of the month. The program was changed because the fall program of the Negro Achievement Hour has been rearranged. Artists desiring to take part in this program please get in touch with Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., theatrical editor of the Tattler, director of the Tattler Radio Hour. ** ** Jean Cain, a w. k. chorus dancer, formerly of "Keep Shufflin'" has been quite ill with a nervous break down. She was confined at the Hill Sanitarium for a short time but is now in the care of her close friend, Mrs. Sam Tolston, 148 West 142nd Street. The Tattler hopes for her speedy recovery. ```markdown ``` The Tattler views with great regret the serious automobile accident of Wateher Henderson and members of his orchestra who were injured near Cincinnati, Ohio. He was returned to his home, 228 West 129th Street, last Friday and it is reported that he had a dislocated shoulder and a severe cut over an eye. We wish for his speedy recovery. His band is continuing to fill engagements in the West. ```markdown ``` Jay Goines and his wife, Eleanor Wilson, returned recently after spending seven months in Cuba, Jamaica, E. W. I. Haiti, Santa Domingo and Porto Rico and is now with Garland Howard's newest musical comedy "Swanee Baby", which opened last week at Trenton, N. J.; this week in Brooklyn. ```markdown ``` Cooper and Thomas, clever entertainers of Philadelphia, went over big last week at the Lincoln, N. Y. ```markdown ``` U. S. Thompson, now playing at the Kabarett der Komicher, Berlin, has been engaged to stage the dances in a revue which will open the new theatre there operated by the owners of the Kabarett. Thompson is to appear in the show as well as some other American entertainers. --- AMERICA'S UNREVALLED REVUE HIT! Saturday for a six weeks' engagement at the Paramount Theatre, New York City. His renditions of "Old Man Sunshine" and "Just Like a Melody Out of the Sky" are wonderful. --- Walter Richardson, formerly with "Africana" and most recently of the Casino Gardens, Chicago, called via S.S. Aquetania last Wednesday to fill Alma Smith's Rise to Fame Alma Smith the create be Is the toast of New Y In London and Paris she Broadway and Harlem Her popularity and artist Out in Chicago set the Boys and girls far and ne Sing Alma Smith-th EDITOR'S NOTE: Fame comes only when deserved, and has no necessary conjunction with praise. It is a resumption of excellence which must be felt but need not be spoken. Fame, we may understand is no mere test of merit, but only a probability of such; it is an accident, not a property of man. Modern fame is not at be deprived by the highest characters. "The most popular girl in New York City" is easily considered fame that would be charished by any young lady in these United States, if not anywhere in the world. This enviable crown was placed upon the head of Alma Smith, winner of the $500 cash prize awarded in the New York to Paris Popularity Contest of the InterState Tattler. Alma Smith well deserves this distinguished honor, and anyone who has known this comely little stage dancer will agree that with her pleasing personality, congeniality and winning smile her excellence is unmistakable. No praise is too small for her remarkable ambition, untiring efforts and confidence in herself to achieve what she set out to perform. All these ideas are typical of her daily task during her career which has so beautifully reaped a rich reward. The following story of the life and career of Miss Smith we feel will be quite interesting to our readers, as it will show how this little girl rose from the humble home of an obscure family and fought life's battles in her own way, landing as it were to be a shining example to others who may now feel that limited circumstances and their hindrance spells ruin and are wont to think that opportunities never come their way. —FLOYD G. SNELSON, JR., Contest Editor. THE ALHAMBRA The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 12th Street. Watch for opening date. an engagement, being locked through Will Morris offices. Louise Hayward and Wm. F. Walker are among the character roles in Gene Kruger's latest production "Ling Side," which opened at the Broadhurst Wednesday evening. They just returned after six weeks in Detroit, Mich. Sesson. Kruger. Johnny Hawkins. Juan Harrison, Louise Williams and Stokes sail this week for Paris, France where they are locked for the season. XORCE: This column is open to all artists and performers. Kindly mail your resume and dates, care of the Theatrical editor, Vivid G. Suepson, Jr. There are no charges for brief items Rise to Fame beauty. New York City; non fame. Love her name. taste taste pace. ear; three cheers, three cheers. Connies Inn, Men Manikins from Rufus Baird Shop Mabel Bruntsfield, Linda Burney, Katie Hendy Donawa, Harriet Warner, Josephphilipson Ellis, Shire, Mullin Lynch Jones, Fradien Varley Wear, Mary Field atrayhorn, MTV.1.1998: Mad Howard. General Admission $1.00 Boxes $8.00 (not including admission) Logs $6.00 Street! Brooklyn VIEW 115 & 116, Lucia Vielda Burney, 318 West 120th Street; Mac Barnett, Allen Beauty Shop, 318 Seventh Ave, Anderson Newark, Lucia Vielda Burney, 318 West Street, Audulon Side; The Odenway University, Brooklyn VIEW, Lucia Vielda Burney, 318 West 120th Street, WHAT I CAN BEMEMBER ABOUT MYSELF HELLO everybody: The first thing I want you to understand is, I am a dancing girl in Ziegfeld's "Show AMERICA'S FIRST NEGRO OPERA WITH A SHOWCE PREVENED PERO JAZZ GRAND OPERA WITH A EXTREMELY CAST OF 50 PEOPLE AT PALM GARDEN 205 WEST 32ND STREET SENT BY Mr. Seth M. Smith ALMA SMITH Winner of Tattler's 1920 "New York to Paris" popularity contest, last month. best to do the best I can. best to do the best I can. I am called a creole, I suppose because I was born in New Orleans, La. and most of my ancestors and descendants of the old French colony of that ancient city, of which I am justly proud. My parents are honest, hard working religious people, of course of the Catholic faith. I attended the public schools at home until I was fifteen years old, and my mother was a great Church worker, she often had me to sing and recite in entertainments and concerts which I enjoyed very much. As a child I always wanted to be a dressmaker, so in 1921 Mother sent me to Chicago to live with my aunt, who is a modiste, where I could learn dress-making. It was my first trip to go anywhere and when I reached Chicago I was so thrilled, and I thought it the greatest place in the world. I had never been to a show, or had even been to a dance, so my brother, who is living there, took me to my first show at the Grand Theatre. I just went wild over it with excitement; and so well do I remember the dancing girls who were so cute, that I just made up my mind there and then that I wanted to learn dancing. Soon after that I learned about Mr. Irvin C. Miller who had a show there, and went to ask him for a place, and he was very nice to me and gave me my first chance. I was so dumb that he must have had a hard time with me, but I was NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS HARRY LAWREN SCHOOL OF MUSIC Teaching Piano, Stolin, Mandolin, Cymbal, Tuba, Horn, Trombone, Clarinet, Bassophone, Burlington, Vocal Ensemble LESSONS IN THEORY OF MUSIC www.harrylawren.com 121 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 www.harrylawren.com --- ALMA SMITH Winner of Tattler's $1,200 "New York to Paris" popularity content, last month. ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` --- Pleasant from Smalls Paradise, Cotton Club and Connie Inn, Malt Manikins from Rufus Baird Shop General Admission $1.00 Boxes $10.00 (not including admission) Logs $6.00 Reserved Seats $1.50 AMERICA'S FIRST OPERA VOODOO AMERICA'S FIRST NEGRO OPERA PERO JAZZ GRAND OPERA MATINESE SATURDAYS WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL CAST OF 50 PEOPLE at PALM GARDEN 206 WEST 32ND STREET BY ALMA SMITH Boat" and not a writer. If you will be kind enough to consider this fact then please consider the source. I am writing this story at the suggestion and persistent request of my kind and loyal friend, Mr. Ploy G. Snelson, Jr. However I shall try my level HOT-HOT-HOT! YOU CAN'T NOTHING UNLESS YOU GO! The Snake Hip Dance! WILTON CHRISTIE & LARIE GATY VOL 4 HOT SONG HIT CRAWLEY ST. WEST POW CITY, 50 West 180th Street. THE WINNERS IN THE SAVOY “BATHING BEAUTY ELIMINATION CONTESTS” OF THE PAST SIX WEEKS — ae ee se "Wie 1. eT : oe a 7 | : og _ ) ae i LB ’ A oe ee AM ee ew”. Z 4 a ’ a oe oS : 4 5 f } nna a | a ar) z Fa “ Fa Z > 4 a ; % . : ~~ aan . ” — : _ a = 7 4 a —__ ; 8 a Ny 7 e a j p e ‘ eam _ 4 7 a re : a4 > Soom _ — ‘a : . Ne v = ‘ ca -~ 3 ‘ oN oa : Ea coer ‘i *, ‘ ae, | : 4 4 = PD 5 G a) si ; ob a. ( eo tp, i aay S cd / y a : ta * on . b _* P ] t~ FE 7 ra F a P Pa “ sf ad ge eer) = rE Pe | r ; + ; & / os o~ is Z o a ' ens a a fe ee Z 4 a - ° Ps a ak 4 . ae ie ; | __ f , ae; i. ; r - 3 ee e i : . ‘ 4 nt : i q ry : ¥ OX i om Bs s iz a ee cg age Os | Fa ra 4 : Po - z a aoa a val ~ Pe : nis, e J / ri . a A Cem eo | oe i ” 7 i % bia . aes ea v sian os Twenty-two pretty maids who had won the right to enter the Savoy's big final contest are shown here above. MISS DOROTHY CONYERS, last year’s fascinatin Queen, is seen in the center of the middle row, as “Miss Massachusetts.” Little MISS DOROTHY BOYD, who won second honors, is to MISS CONYER, right, as “Miss Chicago.” THERESA GENTRY, winner and newly crowned Queen, is seen in the top row, third girl counting from the left, pd ony BO Be toe GS abe css Ses sence v mine wet oi ARON ee i a ai a a a a a a a 7 a A ran an t Rr RE rd ce Me. eae in dye, ake tes aly, ee et ae dy ER Oe Articles published on the High Hatter's page are for the entertainment of Tattler readers. They are not intended for offense or for the settiement of personal grievances.. The page 4s conducted by Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., well known figure in the theatrical and amusement world. Positively no items of malicious intent wilt be accepted. Address ali communications for this section to Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., Hdttor of the High Hatters. THD PUBLISHARS ITEMS for this page must contatu fail tiames or they will be omitted. We all waut to enjoy them so that {eo the reason why. No {uitlals will be aceeyted, Mail to Hloyd G. Snelson, 4r., editor of the High Hatters. eo ¢ OUR HOMKO? 7 7 Komev Vougterty, the head of the Bastern Sport Writers’ Assoclation should resign, Donghorty has not seen & baseball game in three years, has wot seen a backetball since he went two yeats ago to collect some money for promoting the game. He never was at a track meet and has seen very few tennis matches and no footbal: games. Dougherty is a dramatic cri- tie and a good one when the theatri- cal owners get behind in thelr pay- ments, but as a sports writer, Romeo passed out when Mill Madden wan- dered out of the backetball picture. Dougherty compares with Clark, Wil- son, Gibson Wke n giraffe in a herd of Mephants, ~ “Cm Posey", in Pittsburgh Courier last week, The vivacious Boston matron, the former Robena Somerville, now Hughes, is again displaying her charming per- sonality in our midst. Of course she las the “correct” IT. “_* @ Pleasing personality plus is just an idea of the prétty Ethel Holland, an- other of those Washington school teach- ers now visiting Harlem. We note our big realtor Bright is a fortunate man. * * * Fashions, fads and fancies are where the terrific Ruth Grygar sets the pace. Her shapely legs adorned with a close fitting slave bracelet seem to have put the boys plumb “goofle’. Atta girl Ruthie. “_ * * John Q. Nicholas, Jr., the debonair young M.D. of Englewood, N. J., gave us a severe jolt the other eve when he drove hig beautiful new chubby coupe to Harlem laden with a pair of the choicest exponents of feminine elo- Quience in captivity. The petite Frankic Naylor of Richmond, Va., a rare speci- men and Murian Pettiford, a supurb re- plica-are just too sweet for words Even the Mexicun just had to sit uy and take notice. They are Labor day: ing It at Atlantic City. sees The popular Rubilee Kennedy we learned bas married the big chicken and poultry man from the West and the last we heard from her she was headed for the sunny city of the Angels. * * 8 Al Mosby, better known as the “sheik of shicks’, dropped us a card from Canada where he motored in the big Lincoln sedan for his vacation. Um says uo certain pretty damsel is en- jJoying the sightseeing, so * * Lee Bethume, the cute ttle tan- talizing brown from Florida, has come to New York and grabbed off a per- fectly good “husband” as scarce as they may seem. A rumor has it there is a trail of broken hearts in her wake, “ = * Wonder why the Mac the Banjoist of Bamboo Inn loves to play “I” Can't Give You Anything But Love? se ¢ Eddie Hunter of “Saw Dust ‘Trail’ has a new Packard car that just won't wait a minute. * * * Chas. Wilson is away and the gang ig wondering when he’s coming back, probably there’s a reason. = * * Virginia Groves, u chic little New York University co-ed, whom the writer is responsible for her joining the cast of Keep Shuffiin’, is one of the peppiest dancers of the chorus. She is of the Josephine Baker type and possesses a gang of the poverbial IT. Of all the girls that are so smart, there’s few like pretty Daisy Coleman ; of Baltimore, heart on her lips and soul within her eyes, soft us her clime | and sunny as her skies. She dropped | into gee Harlem for a minute after | , @ividing her vacation in Pittsburgh, | Pa. Hor alluring air, entrancing man: ner is greatly admired. Courteous though coy, and géntle, though retired is putting it mildly, * se @ Speaking of beautiful women go auc. cossively may scom to bore you dear reader, but take it from mo Harlom xeoms to have beon a magnet for such creatures this summer. Wo are sorry to sce September come as the achools are taking in all these lovely creatures. Oh yes, I forgot to tell you of tho iMustrious Mamie Bowler of Richmond and Washington, D. C., who ftnished Minor Normal heading her class. Sho spent a few weeks here with hor Law- yer daddy, Ralph Scott of D. C. Bless our souls, you never saw such love birds in your Mfe—they were absolute- ly inseparable. Is'nt love grand? =. 8s @ Snow Fisher finally got u “broke” this week at the Lincoln Theatre, with more to follow. ee @ Tommie Young of Richmond, Va., the crack Wilberforce backetball ace, paid Harlem a visit last week and you hear me talkin’ to you, a certain little “Y” darling'’s heart just jumped for Joy. . see Beatrice Kent, Lucille Bobinson and the Mexican made a hot loking party out motoring in the Park. - 8 s Clint Morton, why be so selfish with the wild parties at your dormie, writes one of your friends? see The familiar faces of Dora White, Isabelle Washington, Lorraine Harris nud Lucile Smith who bave long been fixtures of Connie's Inn may not be seen for long, now that they have gone to. 6another production. The 1381st Street corner may go in mourning girls f you leave for the road. And too, the aw may not have an opportunity to | THR INTER-OTATE TATTLER The MET Dollar Ball Room”, to open for you after extensive alterations and decorations. At Seventh Avenue @ 126th Street WiN open on or about Ise of October. Aiverything modern and up-to-date, Watch for grand opening. Books now open, The Alhambra Ball Room 2110-2118 Seventh Avenue, N. ¥. 0. round-up the corner, as the gang may thin out. “6 © : Why so jealous, Frank Mason? ‘lo give aud take is a fair game. Give Theresa a “broke”. ~_ © * Li’ Barnes, the tantaliing brown, 1s looking like a million dollars with that radiant smile. * ¢ @ Henry Moore have a heart, why not take the girls for a taxi ride these warm sultry days? Do you know Barrzum? ** & All you Blackbirds fans will have to see the show again when Ruth John- son, Margie Hubbard and Ninamay Kenny break out that red hot trio. It will be a “scorchin’ jingle” what- ever that is. * Pd s The charming Brown went back to her school teaching in Chester, Pa. after a whirwind courtship and a round of the beaches and shore resorts. Well, Cay you left a lovesick boy friend behind, we know why they call you sugar. A “Million Dollar Ballroom”, THE ALHAMBRA The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra ‘Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. WELL NOW— SPIKE IS OUT OF LUCK AND WE FIND SAM RECEIVING A LETTER WHAT A LIFE THESE BOYS LEAD! Dear Sam, Am in hard buck. Please send me some money. Spike. O.S. 9 if you don't get this letter let me know. SENDING YOU $250. MEET ME AT SMALLS NIGHT CLUB. TELEGRAM FOR MR. SPIKE. MR. SPIKE STANDS WITHOUT, SIR. WITHOUT WHAT? OH-0.0-0! RESERVED FOR SPIKE AND SAM SO THATS WHAT I'VE BEEN PITYING! HERE I AM, BOY! PARAMOUNT SERVICE—N.Y. BLAZING THE TRAIL Alvin J. Moses Torrlen- ti Cuban out- fielder hit more home runs than Ruth did while in Cuba (1923). AN OLYMPIC RESUME N citizens were under no delusion standard-bearers in the late Olympian pose of other star performers of co-ath. Phil Edwards, Sylvia Cate Lewis, were all untried youths as fledent Greek games is concerned, and board—was practically hors du co- so serious muscle complaint. AFRO-AMERICAN citizens were under no delusions as to the chances of their own standard-bearers in the late Olympic tests at Amsterdam, Holland, or those of other star performers of color representing the nations of the earth. Phil Edwards, Sylvia Cater, Jack London, Ed Gordon, Johnny Lewis, were all untried youths as far as competition in the classic and ancient Greek games is concerned, and the "Lion" of the pack—Dehart Hubbard—was practically hors du combat before he left these shores, due to serious muscle complaint. Edwards Was A Natural has have coined the term, Phil Edgson in the silks of New York University, required to be a "natural" despite the called upon to face. "Dark Horse" (no canard intended presence of Martin of France, Hastings Lowe of Great Britain. Anian, who ran for Canada in the war victory in the event made famous when he engaged in killing her sister from the States. Phil and the son of the foreign contingent when the prelims unnecessarily to the dared stands. The finish between his finely drawn as that memorable Meredith and Harold Braun of Gates apart in new world's record for As boxing scribes have coined the term, Phil Edwards, long striding half-miler, who ran in the silks of New York University while a student in this country, figured to be a "natural" despite the wonderfully fast company he was called upon to face. He was the 'Dark Horse" (no canard intended) of the 800-metre event, despite the presence of Martin of France, Hahn of America, and the heroic Douglas Lowe of Great Britain. The British Guianian, who ran for Canada in these games, whittled away his chances for victory in the event made famous by Mel Sheppard and Ted Meredith when he engaged in killing heat tests with Lloyd Hahn, the Cornhusker from the States. Phil and the Nebraskan literally played in the hands of the foreign contingent when they raced each other neck and neck in the prelims unnecessarily to the dismay of the Americans in the crowded stands. The finish between-Lowe and Edwards would have been as finely drawn as that memorable clash in 1912 when Mel Sheppard, Ted Meredith and Harold Braun of Germany breasted the worsted but inches apart in new world's record figures for the four-furlong distance. Hubbard Coached Hamm of our group is the spirit of friend-ade from our own. No attempt here to criticise the long champion for the help he rem- they were teammates with but our full stands. Hamm, one of the out- sured to win against the world af- outts due to a badly pulled tend- well-known scribes of the coun- ter Hubbard was two years ago, ing the American lick still another- or—from the doughty isle of Haiti sportsmanship by giving full creat- and present—rather unusual in- racial differences. A characteristic of our group is the spirit of friendliness for members of other groups aside from our own. While we make no attempt here to criticise the sensational former world's broad-jumping champion for the help he rendered Eddie Hamm of Georgia Tech, as they were teammates with but one common goal, the above statement still stands. Hamm, one of the outstanding 'long-jumpers' of all time, figured to win against the world after Hubbard's sorry showing in the tryouts due to a badly pulled tendon. But despite the rantings of certain well-known scribes of the country's dailies, Hamm is not yet the jumper Hubbard was two years ago, and his sage advice went far in helping the American lick still another dark-skinned competitor—Sylvio Cator—from the doughty isle of Haiti. For a Southerner Hamm proved his sportsmanship by giving full credit to Hubbard for coaching favors past and present—rather unusual in this day of warped prejudices and silly racial differences. The Algerian Upset of "White Supremacy" El Ouaaf, it not be called a negro. As a man and a living refutation of the time incapable of running any distance polished and "ballyhooed" for a man said, "the best laid plans of whatever the Scotch bard meant any son of the desert ran away from bowed another dark son of South A son of Japan before the panting In the high game of "White Supremacy" El Ouafi, winner of the grueling marathon, must not be called a negro. As a matter of history, he is "nothing else but," and a living refutation of the time-worn theory that black runners are incapable of running any distances above the sprints. The setting was all polished and "ballyhooed" for a Joie Ray victory—but, as Robert Burns said, "the best laid plans of men and mice aft gang aglay"—well, whatever the Scotch bard meant, it happened. The slightly built swarthy son of the desert ran away from his Nordic rivals and in his wake followed another dark son of South America and a slant-eyed, sleek-haired son of Japan before the panting Nordic host hove into sight. London Proved Sensation ant colored sprinting marvel free with Sylvie Cator in his specialty. of the Guianian veldt, whose port Union Jack, ran little Percy W. their feet in the 100 metres. So the judges voted for London. Jack London, giant colored sprinting marvel from British Guiana, shared the honors with Sylvie Cator in his specialty. This stalwart son of the Guianian veldt, whose points were chalked in the column of the Union Jack, ran little Percy Williams and the rest of the crack field off their feet in the 100 metres. So close was the finish that not a few of the judges voted for London. Jack Thompson is the Fistic Sensation The "Blue Eyed" boy of the walterweight brigade, and the most discussed lad in all fightdom is the lot of Young Jack Thompson, Los Angeles 147 pounder. If ever there was an uncrowned champion of his division, the pallid faced, sleek looking youngster who has been knocking for more than three years at the portals of the fistic elite is the man. Thompson is one of the coolest propositions to grace the division made famous by the immortal Joe Walcott, since Jack Blackburn's passing. He is that rare combination of boxerfighter with the real killer instinct. Perhaps no boy in the game today is the consummate finisher that the lean Californian is. As cool as the probervial cucumber, Jack punches straight and deliberately once his man is on the run. This correspondent more than two years ago scribbled a lengthy editorial dedicated to the prowess of this same Thompson, Young Harry Wills, and Baby Joe Gans. The trio have made good and how, and the hand wriing on the wall plainly reveals that Jack Thompson of Los Angeles is destined to join the ranks of that gallant army of dark skinned warriors who rose to stardom in the ring despite almost unsurmountable barriers. Robby Risden Returns to Wars Fight lovers will recall smooth faced Bobby Risden, the kid with the cherubic phisog, who punched with the power of a piston rod. Risden, for a while, appeared to be as great a prospect as Al Brown, and in the opinion of the writer, he still is one of the best little fighting men in the game—bar none. Herbert Backford, well known conditioner of boxers, has taken over Risden, and hopes to steer him to the top. Fans in these diggins recall the type of battle that Risden always waged. He never gave an inch, and from bell to bell, there was action galore. Victories over Tony Travers, Augie Pisano, and Tony DeMarco, serve to prove the class of this transplanted panama entry into the lightweight muddle. On September 22nd, Risden will return to the wars against the best 135 pounder that can be induced to mingle with him. With Bruce Flowers apparently slipping, Risden will be a welcome addition to the division that has boasted any number of sterling boxers of color—'top v' the morning to you Bobby'. Olympic Star Pays a Visit Johnny Lewis, crack double furlong runner of Detroit, dropped in to see the editor last week. Lewis claimed that he was unable to get into real running condition for the Olympic tests, and only found himself after the classic games were over as did most of the Yankee contingent. Mr. Lewis, is an upstanding American with the manners of the true collegian. Club Sports By JACK LIVINGSTON Famous "Collegians" Basketball Star After a postponement of two weeks the annual Salem Cresent Club games will be held Sunday afternoon. The two feature events will be a relay race between the old timers (such as Roy Morse, Bunk Jones, Pete White and Roland McIntrye) and the youngsters. The other main event will be a 75-yard dash for girls, Miss Carrie McLaughlin, the greatest little girl sprinter we have at present and a sure shot for the next olympics, will start from scratch. Capt. Bernie Blanchard, former P. S. A. L. 100 and 220-yard champion, will also start from scratch in these events. Ken Robinson, famous foot-ball player and track star, will be seen in action. The events to be held are 100 yards, 220 yards, 440 yards, 880 yards, 1 mile, 12 lb. shot-put, hunning broad jump, running high jump, 75 yards (for girls) and 880-yard relay. Lincolns Win Labor Day Bill The Lincoln Giants won their seventeenth double-header of the season at the Protectory Oval, defeating the Garfield, N. J., club in the first game, and the Kensington, Pa., clan in the second encounter. Davey Thomas, eighteen-year-old sensation, pitched the Lincolnns to an 8 to 0 shutout in the opener, and then "Vin" Campbell materially aided by the bats of Rojo and Riggins, turned the nightcap into somewhat of a fiasco to win by the one-sided score of 16 to 6. With Thomas hurling shutout ball, the three runs garnered by the Lloyd tribe proved sufficient to win, and Neppel, Garfield pitcher, was pounced on for two doubles. a single, with an error to boot in the first inning. Gray opened the frame with a long double to left, and Lloyd bunted to Neppel, the pitchers' throw to catch Gray going into third was dropped by P. Timko. Riggins loope da Texas Leaguer into right, scoring Gray, and Scales doubled to left center, scoring Lloyd and Riggins. One of the greatest semi-Pro teams in the country plays every Sunday at CATHOLIC PROTECTORY OVAL East Tremont Avenue near 180th Street Colored Fair to Be Held in Northwest From September 11th-16th, a real honest to goodness 'Fair" staged by race members, will be held at Palatine, Illinois. The Lincoln National Colored Fair Association is running the affair, and intend to make it an annual event. There will be sideshows, horseracing, trotting races, boxing, wrestling, baseball, and a pocket edition version of Col. Miller's 101 Ranch Rodeo. We Will Fit You With the Proper Hat M BUYING a hat is a task for some men-almost a painful operation. This season we want you to see how easy it is to get a becoming headpiece - it's all in knowing how. We study hats and if you let us have our way, we will fit you with a Stetson that everyone will admire. Stetson hats are stylish—the colors are right—the quality is incomparable. Get a new Fall Stetson that we'll help you to select — and forget your hat troubles for another season. Stetson, $8.50, $10 up to $20 Town's, $3, $4, $5 and $6.50 Town's Hats "Fashions of Today" 149 W.125th St. NEW YORK A "Million Dollar Ballroom", THE ALHAMBRA The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. THATS HERE I AM, BOY! WHAT VE EEN YING PHILADELPHIA Undoubtedly you will be surprised to learn that I Swanee has deserted us for a short time. She is enjoying the sea breeze at Atlantic City but will soon return hubbling over with suprises. During her absence I shall endeavor to furnish you with bits of news from the City of Brotherly Love. Mr. and Mrs. John Knight and Miss Evelyn Cannon, their niece of Washington, D. C., stopped in the city visiting their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Mills, also their aunt, Mrs. Annie Green on their return from week-end visit to Atlantic City. --- Mrs. Alice Blue and her sister, Henrietta Seth of N. 57th Street, West Philadelphia, have returned home from Buckrow Beach, Va., where they spent several weeks displaying a anumber of pretty frocks. ```markdown ``` Dr. Batin and wife of Christian Street, and Miss Jaunice Roberts are touring Penna, and Canada and will return home afetr Labor Day. ```markdown ``` Miss Henrietta Smith of 1529 N 20th Street, has returned home after spending a month in Saratoga Springs, N. Y. * * * James and John Carter and the Misses Felicia and Jane Carter of 1804 N. Van Pelt Street, are enjoying themselves at Atlantic City where they can be seen playing in the surf every day. Bergner Custis a pretty little juvenile, is spending her time at Camp Lincolnia. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Waller and her children and grand-daughter of 2020 Turnor Street, enjoyed a delightful dinner at the Poquessing Inn on Sunday. --- Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Gortle Edmunds of 1838 N. Van Polt Stroot, and Harry Harman, 761 N. 44th Street, a charming couple who will enjoy their honeymoon at the seashore. Bishop Josiah H. Jones, newly assigned presiding bishop of this district of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, has appointed the Rev. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the official organ of the Church, "The Christian Recorder." for the past twenty years, as pastor of the Ward, A. M. E. Church 48th and Aspen Street. Mr. Wright is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Chicago Divinity School and studied in Germany. He specialized in Sociology as well as religion and proposes to have a social worker and nurse connected with the church. 串串串 Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Curtie Lydmunds, 1838 N. Van Polt Street and Harry Harman, 761 N. 44th Street. A charming couple who will enjoy their honeymoon at the sea shore. The HI HI Social Club of Philadelphia, Pa., journeyed to the shore Saturday evening, Sept. 1, for its annual pilgrimage and dance. It W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. SUBSTITUTION SUE was the host attended affair of several seasons. The cream of the shore and nearby cities were present at the function marking the opening of the Labor Day holiday season. --- Miss Louise Kelly of Chester, Pa., was the honor guest at a delightful surprise party given at the home of Mrs. Sewell, 501 N. Ohio Avenue. Miss Kelly has been the guest of Miss E. Johnson and Mrs. Sewell for the past week. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Brasswell of N. Indiana Avenue, had as her house guest the past week Mrs. Bwidette Mason of Macon, Ga. ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hutchinson of Germantown, Pa., were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of the Ohio apartments. ```markdown ``` The wedding of Miss Amaza P. Morris to Mr. Richard Thomas Lockett has been announced for Monday evening, Sept. 3rd. Miss Morris is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Morris of 109 N. New York Avenue, also a teacher in the local public school system. Mr. Lockett is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania law school and for several years has been a well known Y. M. C. A. official. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cooke of Lincoln Avenue have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Edward Crawford of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Marie Hackett of Washington, D. C. ```markdown ``` Miss Gladys Bowie of Philadelphia, Pa., is vacationing at the shore. Smiling Sammy Robinson continues to receive the plaudits of the crowd. --- Mrs. Marlon Craig of New York City is visiting friends in Atlantic City. ```markdown ``` Chambersburg, Pa. Mr. GLASS and his "Blunder-Bus" did not linger long in the OLD BURG. But one thing sure is that the ones that had the idea of getting their's straightened out will remember him for awhile, And How! The Excursion from Philadelphia last Sunday brought it's usual thrills with it, "Andy" Stoney was on the "Bottom" early with his noise. Now that the Plenic is over, what will be next? We sure had a bunch of them all in one month. 串串串 Mary Curtis, what is the trouble between you and "Sugar-Daddy"? We will have to put both of you in a ring if you can't do better. Ain't Love grand? --- Well, "Sheik" Boles is back in town. He says that he really had a wonderful time in Philadelphia and New York. ```markdown ``` 'They say the "Grey-Hound" ain't what it use to be. Woll you should know what is best. --- Mr. Theodore Jones is spending a few days in The Old "Burg". Yes, Sho in His Girl Friend, so be yourself Boys. Her name is Miss May Harris, and she is from New York City, and How! * * * Well, Lloyd Young, you say that you like to get thrills, now just tell us what kind of a thrill was that you got the other day? SYRACUSE Notes collected by WILLIAM IL JACKSON. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Turner, of 508 E. Adams Street. and Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson, of East Syracuse, N. Y., while motoring on their return trip from Onida, N. Y., August 18, met with a serious accident in a car driven by Fred Sicklas while intoxicated. Mr. Turner is now in a critical condition at his home. Mrs. Wilson is also in a critical condition and is now confined at the Broad Street hospital, Onida, N. Y. Mrs. Turner is suffering from internal injuries from her right and left side and shoulder. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Charles and daughter, Marian, spent a very pleasant trly visiting in Hamilton, Ontario. * * * Mrs. Ruth Freeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buck, 602 E. Adams Street, is now confined at the Memorial hospital. Mrs. Freeman, in the near future, will undergo an operation. * * * Mr. F. G. Snelson, Jr., representative of the Inter-State Tattler, and a party of friends, while on the Colonial Bus Cooperation, escaped a terrific accident and were compelled to remain Saturday and Sunday in Syracuse. The accident occurred near Cazenovia, N. Y., enroute to Chicago. * * * Rev. Richard A. G. Foster, Pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church, this city, was compelled to remain in bed Sunday, owing to illness. His pulpit was filled by Rev. Chas. Moore, who preached a soul stiring sermon. The Pastor was out Sunday night and preached a short sermon and at 10:01 boarded the train for Spartinburg, S. C., on business of special importance. The trustees and members are sparing no time in beautifying the parsonage for the Pastor on his return. * * * Miss Ethel Wright, formerly of Buffalo, N. Y., is now residing at 517 E. Washington Street. Miss Wright is now employed at the Dey and Timmons restaurant. * * * Miss Eleanor Johnson, formerly of Boston, Mass., is now residing at 517 E. Washington Street. We welcome you to our city. * * * Mrs. Walter Farrish and Mrs. Turner are still on the sick list at this writing. * * * Rev. Smith has returned from his vacation and is now on the job for progress in Syracuse. The young people of the city are organizing at Bethany Baptist Church for a number of new and worthwhile officers. A "Million Dollar Ballroom", THE ALHAMBRA The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street, Watch for opening date. 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FREE: If you want to try before you buy, send 4c in stamps for free sample of Skin Whitener Ointment, Face Powder and Skin Whitener Soap. Address Dr. Fred Palmer's Laboratories, Dept. A-383, Atlanta, Ga. DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER Yonkers, N. Y. Curtles Ruth—Contributor The senior choir of Messiah Baptist Church tendered a surprise shower to Miss Clara A. Gwathney at her home at 26 Wood Place on August 27. The members of the choir had best of decorations, and really surprised Miss Gwathney. There were a large number present. The gifts were numerous and beautiful. 串串串 Miss Markelle Snifflin, of 55 North Broadway, returned home Thursday evening last after spending her vacation with her grandmother, Mrs. Viola Conover of New Haven, Conn. . The Misses Florence and Ada White of New York City were the week-end guests of Mrs. S. J. Ruth of 14 Culver Street. 自 身 幸 In the recent Davidson-Garrison wedding the bridesmaids and ushers were compensated wonderfully for their services by the bride and groom. Mrs. Luther Garrison gave to each of the girls a set of delta pearls, while the groom gave the boys very expensive leather belts with silver buckles. * * * Lieutenant Douglas R. Crier of the Howitzer Company and Corporal Arthur G. Crier of Company K. of the 360th Infantry will leave for Camp Smith at Peekskill, N. Y. on Sunday, September 9 for two weeks. They cordially invite their friends to visit them on Sunday the 16th. ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. William Greene of 67 School Street entertained their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stevens of Douglas Park, Catonsville, Md. Mrs. Rhedda Thomas, Mrs. Veronica Winn, Miss Anita Gaskins and Mr. Roland White of Baltimore, Md. over the week-end. * * * Mr. Wesley A. Wilson and Mr. Richard Best of 2 Bashford Street have returned home after spending four weeks visiting their uncle in Norfolk, Va. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Thomas of 100 Murray Avenue left Sunday for 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... Atlantic City where they will spend two weeks visiting their friends. --- A party consisting of the Misses Sarah, Elizabeth, Clara and Asbury Norflect, William Onley of New Rochelle, Wilbur Gatewood and the reporter, Curtles Ruth, motored down to Atlantic City where they spent the week-end and holiday. They were later joined by Mr. Thomas Smith of New Rochelle at the Wright Hotel. The boys inspected the new colored Y. M. C. A. and the colored fire company on Indiana Avenue comprised of 29 men having colored officers. Brooklyn News KATHRYN E. BROWNE Mrs. M. Donerson of Brooklyn was the guest of Mrs. B. Carter in Englewood, N. J. on Sunday. Mr. C. Edward Garter spent the week-end in Englewood, N. J. Mrsers. Charles E. Smith, Harry Jackson, Louis Palmetier, Robert H. Whiting and Sumner F. White spent the week-end in the city. * * * Mrs. H. L. Hairston with her daughters Rae and Jacqueline have left town for an extended visit to Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Anna Lewis Wilson of Brooklyn has just returned from visiting relatives in Pittsburgh, Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. 向 靠 靠 Mrs. Quenton Vaughan has returned to town from California where she was the guest of her mother. * * * Most of the members of the Premier Society Club of Brooklyn are contemplating upon spending the week-end in Asbury Park over the Labor Day holiday. Miss Louise Harlan of Brooklyn has returned to Brooklyn from her trip south to Portsmouth, Va., where she was the guest of her relatives. ve a etter om- ulous Skin mely beau- After a ful beauty tens as if kles and il which with this uch amaz- ess. Get ATLANTIC CITY THE BAY OF THE TEMPLE Friday, September 7, 1928 ATL Mrs. Carrie Elinore with her charming personality has invaded Atlantic City, and to show that she has not lost her title as New York's most wonderful hostess can be vauched for my the many who attended the party given by her at the Liberty Hotel, September 28. Among those present were Miss Ethel Sheppard, Mrs. Margaret Vincent. Miss Margaret Green, Miss Bebe Freeman, Mrs. Lillian Hargrave Mr. Wm. (Piso) Berkley, Mr. Vernon Simpkins, Judge Burke, Mrs. Gladys Holingsworth, (Pods) Holingsworth, Bob Oakley, Mr. Gardner Puckham and I mean it flowed just like water. On Thursday, August 31, Pods of the well known club of Pods and Jerry of 133rd Street, will give a party in honor of Mrs. Elinore and other New Yorkers who are vacationing in Atlantic City. Mrs. Louise Lux has returned to New York after spending a week in Atlantic City. It took the New Yorkers to come to Atlantic City and show the people how to have real pleasure. * * * Among the holiday guests registered at the Liberty we find Dr. George Brown, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Demps, Miss W. Adams, Dr Petit, Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd, Miss Sadie Chase, Mr. Ted Holden, Mr. Hicks, Miss W. Turner, Miss Vennie, Miss Areter, Miss Helen Cooper, the When in Atlantic City Visit Lewis & Earle Restaurant and Bukery 1537-9 Baltic Avenue ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. EDDIE'S LUNCH 1612 ARCTIC AVENUE Formerly (DOCS') The Right Place To Eat When In Atlantic City NEVER CLOSED Hill's Lunch 1609 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City POPULAR PRICES Where the Best Meet and Eat OPEN DAY AND NIGHT The Mowhawk NIGHT CLUB 205 NO. CAROLINA AVE. SAM BRITTON THE HOTEL . Liberty Apartment Hotel, 1515-21 Baltic Avenue Atlantic City, N. J. The most modern and best equipped apartment hotel for Negroes in the East CONTAINS 145 APARTMENTS CENTRALLY LOCATED FIREPROOF BUILDING TWO ELEVATORS MAID SERVICE BELL BOY SERVICE Transient Accommodations Bath or Shower with Each Room GARDNER PUCKHAM, Mgr. Phone: Marine 9407 Misses Snleth and Sydney of New York City, Miss Tillman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ridgway, Mr. Bob Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barrett, Miss Fletcher, Mrs. Oliver and Mr. E. D. Colson of Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. J. C. White and family of Jersey City; Miss Elizabeth Jordan and C. Reins of Durham, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant, Mrs. Ada James and Mrs. Jewel Waters, who motored from New York to the shore for the Labor Day period. Letters of Katy-Did TO MY JUNE: JUST returned from the mountains. Believe me I had the time of my young life. Poland Springs Maine is the ideal place for girls to recreate. There one meets the Creme De La Societe. You know I have forgotten all the French Professor Lochard and the charming Miss West of Wellesley taught me. I would mention some of the "lillies of the valley", but for fear I would do injury I shall refrain. Coming back to earth again—this watering place called Atlantic City, there hasn't been one single event worthy of mention. I had expected that ere the close of the season some of the Heavenly Seven Clubs would have favored us with a freeby. There is some talk of "meeting" the remnant part of the Medical convention. As yet no pains taking hostess has even insinuated her desire. The real trouble is uncertainty as to weather conditions. Do you blame them? Two weeks ago St. Augustine evoked some real feminine interest. Father Corbin is urging the parish to liquidate a pressing obligation. To insure interest and at the same time point towards a definite point, a unique and novel idea was hit upon. To the women single, married and otherwise disinterested a hope chest. brim full of lingerie and such other things that makes Madam's heart rejoice was offered, and what do you know say the word. The dear and lonesome For Quick Service Day or Night CALL A Community Taxi Office and Stand: 1704 Arctic Avenue PHONE MARINE 9469 For 1 or 2 Persons, $.50 Each Additional, $.25 PACKARD CARS Liberty Apa Incorporated 1515-21 Baltic Avenue The most modern and best equi in t CONTAINS 145 APARTMENTS ones are working their fingertips away. I have an idea—I think I shall open a matrimonial Exchange. If is a new man in town. I am told that he is a business man. As far as I can see he employs method in his manners. Car rides, dinners, teas and no end of affairs. As soon as one lady absents herself, another is on the job. They just won't don't. I was with Viola getting my heavenly dust, dusted. Really Vi is a most dramatic and all impelling personality that I have seen. She can hold you spell bound with one of her analytical disserations upon "Mere Men." Vi says when she stops to analyze one of those things she could scream. You know, Vi is no mean business woman either. I can see she knows the art of catering to trade. Some day I expect to see her sitting on top of the world, with her feet hanging down. Within the last week or two guests upon top of guests having been giving her the once over. There are the Harrisons of Phila, and New York. June there is a new social matron, who is to break the ice this winter. You know that lovely and talkative Lampkin lady? Why dear what she has in store for you this winter, would be fit for Town Hall, New York. You know Eleonora is the most interesting conversationalist ever. Her retention of subject matter is marvelous. Ask her about the Prince of Grastrak, Seven Keys To Bold Pate. Little Women or any of the old time books. Then if you will touch upon modern reading. Then we wonder why it is that Russell Lampkin is such a good story teller. Have you heard him over W. P. G.? Elnora dear, give us more of yourself. The two affairs at Tetho were introductions. The last one could be repeated to a real good advantage. Not that it wasn't good but—you have a play that could be it. So dear cast your eyes hither and thither and brings us that which we know you are capable. Very glad to see Mr. Bridgeford of Washington, his daughter Leola and sister Mrs. G. N. Marshall of Keystone, West Virginia paying Elnora a real family visit. Reunion? Yes. The good looking Ethel Harvey who hastened to her brother's bedside in Princeton, South Carolina is reported as being on her way back to Atlantic City. The nifty 500 Club is holding up. Others have slackened the pace. Gee! we need some diversion. YOUR CLUB Should Advertise Its Next Dance Affair in The Interstate Tattler Miss Alma Smith's Story of Her Career (Continued from Page 0) gaine and tried hard, and never gave up. Goes on the Stage At first my aunt didn't want me to go, but I begged and pleaded with her so that she finally consented. After I left home I often wished I hadn't gone. It was the first time I had ever worked for anybody, and earned any money for myself, but I was just tickled to death when I drew my first pay, which I think was $12 per week. Many times I would spend most of my money for cloths and shoes and ran out of funds, sometimes I didn't even have money to buy food, and had to go hungry. When we were travelling on the road I was awfully lonesome having no friends and being alone, but I was game, and refused to be a quitter, often I would cry all night because I didn't have pretty cloths to wear like lots of the other girls. Comes to New York After travelling for a couple of months I began to feel much better, and I saved my money and tried hard to make the best of it. Then we came to New York City, and we played a week at the Lafayette Theatre. Our show was "Broadway Rastus" and everybody thought it was fine. We closed and I really was up against it in a few days, as I was without money or friends. Shortly afterwards Mr. Miller put on a new show called "Put and Take" which played quite a while on Broadway. We had to rehearse for several weeks and I experienced a terrible time, and believe me I missed many meals. I had to send home for money, the very thing that I didn't want to do. Mother sent the money but she insisted that I come home, but I wouldn't give up in the least. I made up my mind to make good. After the closing of Mr. Miller's show I went to work in "Shuffle Inn" where I remained until Mr. Lew Leslie, now of Blackbirds of 1928, opened the famous Plantation Room, in the Wintergarden at 50th and Broadway, starring the late Florence Mills. I was the first girl he picked as one of his "Dixie Vamps" along with Billie Cain, Hael Coles, Lillian Powell, Madelaine Odlum, Gladys Bryant. Florence Mills' Favorite This was the first time that I met Florence Mills, and it seemed as though we both fell in love with each other right away, she had such a lovely sweet disposition that we dearly loved each other. She took a special interest in me, and encouraged me to do better and bigger things. She continually advised me to study and work harder, and oftimes I became discouraged but her kind words of consolation urged me on, and gave me renewed energy. She always told me, "some day Alma you may get a big chance." She was really the most wonderful girl that I have ever known. (To be continued next week) Next week Alma will describe her trip to Europe. That Baby You've Longed For That Baby You've Longed For Mrs. Burton Advises Woman 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 o! 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. THE ALHAMBRA The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. Page 1 of 1 Popular Drummer Back Mr. William Wright, one of America's greatest cabaret trap drummers, has just returned from Saratoga Springs, where he celebrated his seventh season at Jack's popular night club. Mr. Wright rounded out nineteen years of service in club work on August 25th, having played with many of the leading cabaret bands in America. Mr. Wright is a master musician, his perfect timing, rhythm and attack and his ability to play with any piano player in the world has made his services most desirable. He has just finished playing with Miss Alberta Simmons, regarded by many of the world's queen tickler of the ivorles. Miss Christine Wright, facinating, beautiful and popular wife of Mr. Wright, also was a resident of the famous racing resort, Saratoga. She is a very clever little entertainer and is known as Christine, the "Dancing Fool" and she sure can strut when the music starts. The popular couple enjoyed a prosperous season and a happy one. 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MIGS THERESA GENTRY who is the new Queen of Beauty at the Savoy Ballroom last Friday night, is the first young lady in line, MISS SELMA SAMPSON who is the first female with MISS ARLINE TOWNSEND, fourth in line. Petite DOROTHY BOYD, standing between the MISSES SAMPSON who is the second honors. DOROTHY CONYERS, Queen of 1927, on the right end, was the fifth winner. THERESA GENTRY MISS SELMA SAMPSON between the MISSES SAMPSON THE QUEEN of 1924 "Show Boat" Beauty. The Queen of 1924 Last Friday, August 11, 1924, grand finale of the combing contests, which have been running the Savoy Ballroom for the weeks. Company in Pittsburgh. Thence he to Baltimore again where he take-walked at Ford's Theatre on Saturday nights. Here a burlesque manager saw him and enrolled him as a comedian in "The Monte Carlo Circus." Four years of this and Hudson's an even larger role in the Negro Invades The Grand Opera Field H. Lawrence Freeman's Negro Grand Opera "Voodoo" will be produced by the Negro Opera Comedy A "Million Dollar Ballroom", THE ALHAMBRA The place for the elite, atop of Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 12th Street. Watch for opening date. IF USED REGULARLY --- Miss Theorea Centry of New York was the final choice of the Secretary of the aperture as the 1924 Queen of Beauty, and she well merited the honor. When Mr. Buchanan, the popular aging director of the Society, presented Miss Centry with the second collection crown, symbolizing the crown of Beauty, and presented her with the grand prize, if there was any doubt, anyone mind that there at last had been discovered the Queen of beauty the cheer and plaudity of the crown soon dispelled it. Miss Dorothy Boyd, a presenter of the second prize, and what a little lady she is. Of a different than the first prize which but less beautiful. There was little certain something about gentry that attracted the multitude and ranged them to present it. --- ```markdown ``` Folio Hudsings Discards Folio Savings for Pantumine BIRTH in Baltimore Johnny Hudson first came to the theatre at the age of thirteen as a certain and will later in a small motion picture which it was here that the exhibition to be an actor was born for his wife creating and general interest attracted the attention of his friends who said he ought to be on the stage. Hudson's form company in Pittsburgh. Thence he was in Baltimore again where he take-walked at Ford's Theatre on confour nights. Here a burlesque manager saw him and enrolled him as a comedian in "The Monte Carlo Circus." Four years of this and Hudson did an even larger role in "Fred Scandals", another burlesque show. Government Protective Attleton McGriff of Los Angeles, Cal. and his colleague, King George Sorrel, Nellie H. Murray and W. Griffon, spent a pleasant time in Harlem, after having attended the Vicks Convention. Mc is on his way for Paris, France, where he expects to spend a couple of weeks. We'll see you on your return old chap. Yes, sir, folks, the affable and well known little Lovie had a grand and glorious opening Labor Day that was just too bad. Joe has opened up a colony and attractive home dining room at 122 West 131st Street. To those who appreciate a jolly good time plus congenial surroundings and good food, a visit to this eating place will convince them of its merits. The theatrical world was well represented among the patrons and patronesses. They were Mae Harnes, Jean Shields. Clarence Robinson, Bobby Williams, Catherine Peace, Mabel (Cats) Nicholas, Vina Foster, Anna Harris. Percy Green, the famous saxophone player, Ivanna Mack, Billy Woodson, Clifford Miller who just breezed in from Chicago, George Stamper, Fred Jones, Clarence Chaplin who recently returned from Canada, pretty little Lillian Jones, Harlem's own song bird, and last blut not least the clever Iola King, who is the charming hostess, and recently returned from Saratoga Springs, where she has been entertaining at Jack's Cabaret. The Negro Invades The Grand Opera Field H. Lawrence Freeman's Negro Grand Opera "Voodoo" will be produced by the Negro Opera Company, under the direction of Waldo Freeman at Palm Garden( formerly the 52nd St. Theatre), on Sept. 10, with a company of over fifty people. The cast is composed of the finest artists that could be secured. The forthcoming production of "Voodoo", a Negro Jazz Grand Opera, opening Sept. 10. at Palm Garden (formerly the 52nd Street Theatre), marks an interesting milestone in the colorful career of Prof. Lawrence Freeman, the composer. There are few artists who are so saturated with their art, that their lives seem to be identified with it. There is no doubt but that he is immersed full length in his music, and breathes and lives in it alone. The results he accomplished with his other scores, are the delightful fruit of his untiring devotion to music. Prof. Freeman studied under the great Cleveland Conductor, Johann H. Beck, of the Cleveland Symphony. He is the only Negro composer listed in "The American Opera and Its Composers" by Edward Ellsworth Hipsher. He has composed many songs and was for a number of years musical director with Hurtig & Seamon's "Rufus Rastus Co.", and Cole & Johnson's "Red Moon Co.", and The Negro Choral Society of 250 voices. The Cleveland Symphony has played excerpts of his works. Oberlin University declared a holiday for the students to study and discuss a few of his scores, the first thing of its kind ever done for any composer. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER is the first young lady in line, DOROTHY BOYD, standing right end, was the fifth winner. A "Million Dollar Ballroom", THE ALHAMBRA The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. IF USED REGULARLY MME. S.D. LYONS Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and Beauty of the Hair. EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for straightening. 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In addition to this, pre-conven- tion- delegations from large centers of, Elkdom, such as Detroit, Phila- delphia, Washington, New York, and so forth, came on the ground early to secure headquarters for their convention efforts and an- nounced through huge _ banners strung across the front of the regal mansions they occupied that these places were the camping ground for this or that mighty lodge of Elks. Business got under way, accord- ing to the program, when the Rev. George Avant, grand chaplain, preached the annual memorial ser- mon. Delegates were arriving all day and despite the fact that many were fatigued and were busy find- ing their lodging places there was a@ grand assembly in Metropolitan Community Center to listen to the inspired sermon of the chaplain. Monday, the Elks were officially welcomed to the city and state by representatives of the government and local fraternal groups. Re- sponses were made by specially designated members of the order. In the absence of Mayor William Hale Thompson on account of sick- ness, the welcome to the city was delivered by the Hon. William D. Saltiel, city prosecutor; and State Senator Henry Staff officiated for Gov. Len Small, who found it im- possible to be present. J. Finley Wilson, grand exaltec ruler, responded to the addresses of welcome by declaring that Wil liam Hale Thompson fs the great- est mayor on earth and decried the enforcement of the prohibition amendment to the national const) tution, so long as nothing is .done to enforce the fourteenth and fif- teenth amendments. Monday night, the grand orator ical contests, which have been pro- moted by the educational depart- ment of the order, under the com- mirsioner of education, the Hon. William C. Hueston, Gary, Indiana, were held in the eighth regiment — armory. Contestants were boys | and girls who had won in efeht dis- | trict contests. prior to coming to - the convention. The addresses de- | livered, on the fourteenth and fif- teenth amendments were of extra- | ordinary merit and judzment was | so close in so many instances that | there was considerable dispute at | the end of the contests as to who | the real victors were. First prize of $500 was awarded | to Joseph C. Waddy. Alexandria, | Va.: second. $200. to Miss Alma B. | Maxey, Atlanta, Ga; third, $125, | to Miss Ruth Louise Hood, Terre Haute, Ind.; fourth. $100. to Miss | Mary Faina Rurke Washington. D. C.; fifth, $75. Miss Anastashia Scott. Des Moines, a.: sixth, $50, | Miss Margaret Long. Hot Sorings, | ‘Ark. Seventh and eflghth*prizes of 1 A “Million Dellar Ballroom”, THE ALHAMBRA The piace for the elite. aton of the Alhambra Theatre. 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opesing date, ae | i A ; : ja : ie ierg : ee - | oe pi cos . seaeeegancnselllea: er . A ee ee eras ean pe aes : Baoirererrizs Laan Pe eee Oa 3 BEET 1 Oe MICRA Ts . os oo Berane: sp. coy aneneebasa at a 5 i ee Se Pn MOL ort fd ei wed, ae em A ae Ghee ; ee ph Hy % G ES oe eae ee LSE . a f % & | ae wee i ii “ 3 , Pig: auc ae Semmens Be: | a i es Bee aaa 1 ie a Bi em a eee Bir coe bo ig ae BOE tie aot ia : ce ee ee eee 5 ce Rie peters CIIICAGO’S MYSTERY GIRL.—The first one sending in her name will receive one year’s subscription to The Tattler. honorable mention were given to Miss Mary Alice Ball, Montgomery, Ala., and Miss Dorothy Height, re- spectively. Tuesday afternoon, the spectacu- lar Blk parade was held over a four-mile trail. In resplendent uni- forms, bands playing, canes flying, faces shining, hands and arms wav- ing, forty thousand men and women are said to have been a part of the huge procession which required three hours to pass one point. Its most majestic impression was made as the men, women, and au- tomobiles, gaily decked, made their way down the middle drive of the famous Grand Boulevard, now South Parkway, in the center of the brightly-green rows of elms which are lined on either side of this thoroughfare for more than four miles. M{i-tee Monarch Band of New York was greeted with con- tinual cheering, as its 100-piece en- semble arrogantly stroke through the arboreal corridor. The grand rearshal of the parade was Major Robert R. Jackson, Chicago alder- man. The escort was composed of a special detachment from the Chicago police department and members of the Eighth Regiment of Illinois, led by Col. Otis B. Dun- can. Following this escort came the imposing limousines bearing the grand exalted ruler, the grand daughter ruler, and members of their entourage. Marching clubs from Fort Dearborn and Great Lakes host lodges, acted as hon- orary escorts to the grand officers. Tuesday night, more than thirty thousand persons sought to cram thefr way into the great Coliseum, where space for twenty thousand had been reserved, in order to at- tend the grand ball, which was a tremendous display of rollicking, boisterous fun. Prior to the grand ball a meeting of felicitation was held at the Wen- dell Phillips High School at which prominent Elks took advantage of thelr opportunity to voice some of CALL DREXEL 6072 For Advertising and Ciroulation Call FRANK L. HAILSTOLK, Jr. Western Representative Sond all News to Peggy Denison, Chicago Correspondent, 5634 Prairle Ave. Phone Norma 4881. the complaints against the political status of the Negro which were heard in the meeting of the Na- tional Negro Voters League, ses- sions of which were held the previ. ous Friday. It was after a speech of protest by J. Finley Wilson that Delegate George W. Lee, Memphis, Tenn., arose and moved that the rules be suspended so that the grand exalted ruler might then and their be re-elected to succeed him- self. The motion was accepted en- thusiastically and Wilson, with no opposition, re-elected by acclama- tion. Prior to this demonstration therc had been no campaign of any strength against the grand exalted ruler, although Casper Holstein, one of the most popular men in the Elk ranks is said to have ex: pressed his intention of opposing Wilson. Nothing came of the Hol- stein bomb. George W. Lee, the young orator who made the move for the unus- ual action of electing Wilson two days before the scheduled time for elections, is a lMeutenant of Robert R. Church, and it was felt to be significant that he should take the step he did, directly after his chief had declined a position on the ex ecutive committee of the commit- tee which has been chosen to di- rest the Republican campaign among Negroes. Wednesday was given over to the submission of reports from the var. fous grand officers. Thursday, election of officers way held with some startling upsets. For the first time {n nearly two decades the Elks are to have a new secretary and a new treasurer. George C. Bates, Newark, N. J., and James G. Carter, Richmond, Va., have held forth in these positions for many years and it was felt by some that thev were entrenched impregnably. The order seems to have been satisfied to go along with these two men, despite the rule adopted {n 1920 that a grand a ee oe ae ee ae oe building Fort Dearborn from 4 lodge with 250 members to one with more than 5000. He is said to own the most palatial home in Elkdom. He was nominated by Maj. or Robert R. Jackson, with seconds by Oscar DePries tand others, Early in the balloting, Majer RY Wright Philadelphia, withdrew his candidacy, and it was not long be. fore the election of Martin became apparent. Much pride has been expresse” in his election by the rank and file of Elks who give credit to his great enthusiasm and bound- less energy in behalf of the order. Mr. Theodore Eggleston gave a too bad party last Wednesday eve- ning in honor of the visitors. It started at ten'and we went home a long time after that hour. It was a jam up affair and everybody had a great time. Mr. Eggleston you are to be congratulated on your marked ability as a host. - * = Last Thursday night the ‘“Kap- pas” broke forth with a novel idea and executed it down to the bricks. Last Thursday night they gave a hick party at the Road- house. Overalls and aprons pre dominated as did hig jugs of this and that stationed at the yarious tables. Everybody in town was ont and thev proceeded to carrv on. Among those present were: Lovin Reede, Mire Smith. Order Paice Paul Jones (the blonde) Mildred Ware. Arthur Turnbull. Mr. and Mrs. Brach Jordan. Bovd. Lucille Barbour, Dr. Mercer. “rr. Earl Dickerson. Dr. Wendel! P Green, Connie Young. Georre Walker, Lawrence Abernathy. Mr and Mrs. Chas Wilson. and Adine NeTuc. * * Ld Miss Connie Youne went away for the week-end. Where to did vou sav? Tdlewild. Oh. Sho. T had felt a great void and couldn't seeount for if But thar tis. * * * Last Monday morning my tele- nhone rang. It actually did. As a vatural sequence of action and thought T answered it. Whom chould it be hut that sweet chile Miss Laurahelle Roberson. She told me that she and her brother Trudv had iust arrived from St. Paul and that they would be right aver. Thev arrived in due time. We spent a lovely day. First to a harber shop. Tt seems that the bar- hers got excited in St Paul and sort of messed up the locks of the lovely lady. so T introduced her to our Chicogo avstem. Then to the “Belle Reantv Shop” for fin- ser waves and manfenres. Then to the home of Mr. William H. Overhv far a dinner that was ont of the hooks. The credit for this won- derfnl dinner all soes to his mother, Mv! Mv! Mv! Then we dashed to the Regal. then a mad eareering dash to the station Mr. Rohereon returned to St. Lonis while the fafr Laurehelle fanrneved an fo Cleveland to viait Dorothy Cawderv. Her gand time tn Cleve- land was assured ee © T was nleasantiv snrnrised to see Mina Lontaa Conwav of Peoria, Tl. came stroiline info the Regal Inst week with Henrv Snaulding, Kath- ryn Gordon and Louis Scott, Page Fifteen. Mr. P. T. Brown of Winton, N. C., is in the city attending the Hike Convention. es. 8 @ Well, Miss Addie McLeary and Miss Marion Shaw took them- selves up to Idlewild. They had a perfectly glorious time, and came home all enthused. We all missed them and it seems mighty fine to have them back with us again. Tom Ross, Jerry Wellar, and Gil Faustina helped the girls to enoy gthemselves. Gosh [ do hope I ean get there, - = * Miss Lulabelle Kirkpatrick went back to St. Louis last Saturday night much to our sorrow. Her brother and Mr. Creston Miller drove up for her so away she went. We are all hoping that you will be back soon Lulabella. * * * Chicago’s elite were present at the beautiful garden party and bridge luncheon last Saturday af- ternoon. The Bird Cage Tea Room was most artistically arranged as a tropical garden. Palms, flowers, green grass, heightened by the ef- fect of electric fans sending de- I’cious breezes throughout the gar- dent made the settig one of ut- most beauty and comfort. Elabor- ate prizes were awarded and the guests voted the affair one of the most beautiful of the year. Mrs. Sheridan Breausseaux was the hos- tess. Before the Footlights By PLAYBOY Everything was “HELLO BILL", morning, noon and night all last week. It was ELKS week, here, there and everywhere you looked. And Chicago has excelled In its entertainment of them. Speaking of ELKS, one could hardly write without saying some- thing of the wonderful showing thac was made in thelr parade Tuesday. Smart uniforms, many bands and well drilled marching units. It was a col orful sight to be thrilled with, But I must not encroach upon my fellow seribes by telling you of this truly great convention. You will find on other pages of this publication a com- plete Hne of Information. “2 & At the Regal Theatre last week, the Elks and visitors were smartly en- tertalned by “Fess Williams and his “Joy Boys". A smart, snappy revue featuring the Six CrackerJacks, Gene Shelton, Marshall Rodgers, Albertine Pickens and the dancing Regalettes were also presented. On the sereen, John Gilbert, fascinated the audience in a passionate love story entitled “The Cossacks’. Gilbert was sup- ported by Renee Adoree and Ernst Torrence. Z #6 Many fine comments and praises were passed among the auditors on the splendid conducting of the Regal or- chestra by Dave Peyton. Sammy Wil- jams, that sensational manipulator of symphonic strains, was at the organ. s *. . Drake and Walker, “Chocolate Gal" Company, played with their usual reat success all week at the New Wil- ard. How To Stop All Perspiration And Other Body Odors A new discovery, by the Dr. FRED Palmer Laboratories, gives to you 2 harmless, stainless, easy- to-apply preparation for removing perspiration and other body odors. Gc to any store, ask for a 25 cent jar of “Hid”, use as directed and if you don’t find it the most delightful preparation of its kind you ever used get your money back, “Hid” banishes perspiration and other body odors almost instantly, lasts a long time, will not stain the most delicate under garments nor injure the most tender skin. If your deal- er cannot supply Hid, send 26c for full size jar. Dr. FRED Palmer's Jahoratories, Dept. R., Atlanta, Ge, Gov. Smith and the Negro The Uncle Tom. section of the Negro press, which includes the New York News. and the Amsterdam News, is so. passionate in its opposition to Gov. Smith that one would think he had spent his life ballyhooing for the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and stumping against the Dyer Bill. .On the other hand the same papers are devoted to the cause of Mr. Hoover with a tenderness which would give an uninformed observer the impression that he had given his best energies to crusading against lynching and the jim crow laws. Needless to say the attitude of the Unce Tom papers has nothing to do with the merits of the candidates and still less with the issues of the campaign. It is simply a condition reflex of their traditional loyalty to the Republican party. Even if such a beauty as Bas- com Slemp had been nominated at Kansas City the Tom editors would have found a way to rationalize their allegiance to his cause, As a matter of fact neither Gov. Smith nor Mr. Hoover has ever taken a positive stand on any of the vital issues of the Negro problem. (Nor has any other great national figure of re- cent times except the late Co. Theodore Roosevelt.) Mr. Hoover, after winking at the segregation of colored clerks In his depart- ment all during the Harding and Coolidge administrations, sud- denly made an eleventh hour, pre-nominaton gesture to correct the discrimination. We are not convinced that his belated and partial correction of an evil was not a move of expediency rather than justice. Gov. Smith once vetoed a bill which would have given Harlem a chance to elect a colored judge and his distribution of patronage has been far from satisfactory to col- ored leaders of his party. We do not believe the Governor was motivated by bias against the Negro in either instance because he. has for similar reasons disappointed other groups and fac- tions toward whom he is known to be friendly. We believe the Governor’s apathy toward the problems of the Negro is due mainly to the fact that they have been pre- sented to him by politicians in terms of expediency. We be- Ileve that if they were presented to him by humanists in terms of human welfare and social adjustment he could be won over to a sympathetic attitude just as he has been won over to other liberal and progressive policies. Aside from his personal con- victions, Gov. Smith is allied with the social and spiritual forces which are favorable to Negro zspirations. We do not believe that; we know it. We also know that Mr. Hoover, by acquies- cence at least, is allied with the social and spiritual forces which would retard our progress and frustrate our hopes. Clar- ence Darrow and Oswald Garrison Villard are supporting Gov. Smith. Senator Simmons of North Carolina is against him. The Nordic supremacy bigots and the Ku Klux Klan are supporting Mr. Hoover. You can judge a candidate by the company he keeps. ; 7 a; ha Pag P ¥ : ge ee ie A. ye fas, a 4 4 Re ¢% ; ‘a Pe te, Oa i “ iS Eo ~ 5 ; ee = fhe: ve a eS a 7 £5 ae: pod : oe aed : ae : 5 os : ; ee , : : id an... a, ae om by ae - : ‘ 7 oo ee , I EEN a Pe ole i oe A re CL ee MS se geipeg oad 88S PRE ee es bas Rah sc GAN i MELO oe OER ly Gf oeemmum a ESS Oh Fred H. Jennings as “Banjo Eph” in Brock Pemberton’s “Goin? Home” at Hudson. ae : _ Mr. Jennings for the past five years joists now playing the ‘American stage with Anita Reed, known from Coast to today. Iiis style of harmony playing . * ‘ 7 is hard to beat, making his banjo .be- Coast as “Jennings & Reed”, bas been haye like .a big. orchestra. Mr. Jen- before the American public as ban- nings is one.of the features of .“Goin’ Joist since 1900, having traveled with Home” and his stand out numbers are Cole & Johnson's Shoo-Fly-Regiment “St, Louls Blue,, “Old Black Joe”, Co, and with 8. H. Dudley's Black Pol- “Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny”, and itician Co. and with Jim Europe's So ‘the “Old War Selections”, Jennings clety Orchestra and later with Sissle & Reed are the only long neck banjo & Blake's Chocolate Dandies Co. Mr. players of. their style of playing now #ennings is one of the best solo ban- traveling. . ; Joists now playing the American stage today. Wis style of harmony playing is hard to beat, making his banjo .be- haye like .a big. orchestra. Mr. Jen- nings is one.of the features of .“Goin' Home" and his stand out numbers are “St. Louls Blue,, “Old Black Joe”, “Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny”, and the “Old War Selections”, Jennings & Reed are the only long neck banjo Players of. their style of playing now traveling. — - LONESOME HEARTS By Jackie Nobile Note: This column is a medium through which persons may be in- troduced to congenial companions. No names will be published. Let- ters enclusing a stamp will be for- warded to persons for whom they are intended. The Tattler does not as- sume responsibility for the good faith of correspondents. Address Jackle Nobile, Editor of Lonesome Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler. Who would try to cheer you, You'd be lonesome, too.” The Prince of Morocco, “tal, dark and handsome”, visited long ago the Northern climes, secking the hand of 2 maid fair of complexion. One of our correspondents, fulr of face, seeks the darker hued girl: “I was reading your maguzine, the Tattler, and saw the’ Lonely Column, so I thought I would write. I am a Catholic, 21 years old, have blond hair, blue eyes, weigh 150 pounds and am five feet, 11 inches In height. “I would like to hear from some young lady between the ages of 21 and 25, “I hope, Jnckle, you will help me out because I am awful lonely. “Yours, ete. “p, S. I think the Tattler {fg the Kittens vest.” *# « #& Brookiyu Is not a far ery from New York where all Is mirth and Joyous- ness, apparently. In spite of this the elty to the East harbors a Lonesome Heart: “J am lonely. I long for congenial companionship. I would Nke to hear from a nice fellow abour 25 or 28 years old. Being a stranger here 1 long for a frlend—Lonesome.” * * * The ttle Indy of “Manin Street” (small town) attracts many Lonesome Hearts. Here is another answer to her call: “Would you kindly put me in touch with the educated, not unattractive small town girl Her letter Impressed me. You may rest assured that loam conselentious concerning the mutter and will do my utmost to cultivate a friendship whose ultimate end will mean happiness to both parties con- cerned.” -_* * A student hailing from romantic old Spain writes us this interesting data: “Loam oa osutdent of Pharmacy at Philadelphia College and [ speak sev- eral Janguages besides Spanish, my native tongue, Iocan also do many other things whieh would make a young lady glad to correspond with me, Lo will send photos if desired.” . * * Note: If the girl who comes from the South and signs only her first mame will communicate with the Tat- Uer office, a letter from a young man in answer to hers will be forwarded. * * * “Dear Jackie Nobile: I wonder if there is in this big city a nice young man for me? “I have been married and want to forget the past by meeting some nice refined man—age 28 to 35, Must be an Amerjean, brownskin, good looking and have a good job. TI am na working girl, so you sce I am not a gold dig- ging type. “I would like to meet some person that would be a true friend, some one that I could be proud of not one that only wants me for what he can get out of me and then cast me’ aside. “The writer is fairly well-educated and considered = good-looking. Am dark brown—not black—rather tall slender; age 26, and dress pleasiigly. If you can help me, Jackie, I shall be very happy.” : I believe from our little Jady's letter (all of St i not published) that she would be a wonderful friend or wife, to one who would treat her .as a pal. ‘ 3 # : “Civil, engineer. and auditor—Octo-~ roon—with clean habits nnd first class references, enjoying .a , comfortable steady income, never.been. married, and axioun now. to setile down, . seeks .a.- A Letter To Railroad Men Dear Co-Workers:- : The Time has arrived for square dealing in the railroad industry. ‘ To the members of the Brotherhood, and others, you want more money and better working conditions. You are going to have them, but not until you put your shoulder to the wheel and pull together. he You must apply the test of intelligence to yodr occupation, you must study the problems of the industry of: wHich you are a vital part, you must learn to realize that the benefits you seek will be bitterly contested by those who have the péwer to grant the reward. You must have something to offer the managements you approach if nothing more than a well balanced argument in substantiation of your proposals. I am sure that neither the public nor the financiers responsi- ble for the success of the railroad game desire that you should be denied your legitimate share of the profits of the transportation systems, which today are enjoying unprecedented prosperity. Only a few days ago I heard C. E. Milliron, the new Superin- tendent of the Pennsylvania R.R. Dining Car Dept., say to one of the first classes assembled for instruction at the new school for dining car employees at Sunnyside, L. I., for the mutual benefit of the men and company: that he wanted to make the Pennsyl- vania Dining Car Department the finest in the world, and that he sought the cooperation of the men toward that end. Later in an Interview for the Inter-State Tattler, Mr. Milliron assured me that he was there to help the men and see that they recevied a square deal. Since Mr. Milliron has so expressed himself, it would be well for the men in his department to cooperate with their new super- intendent and see just what is meant by a square deal in the vocabulary of Mr. Milliron, whose record up to date in dealing with situations calling for just decisions: seems to justify the belief that he will keep faith with the men in his department. Next week will appear a picture of the new experimental kitchen, and culinary school taken by the Tattler Staff Photog- rapher, special permission having been granted by Mr. Milliron. You will find this department open to all railroad organiza- tions, and managements for the presentation of their views on wage and general working conditions. Faithfully at your service, ALONZO GOVERN. Notice. Brotherhood of Dining Car Employees meetings sec- ond and fourth Wednesdays of each month. | aa | ia ne | | meee, a P 4, ' ee May Pa -_. oj Et a pen wil PAUL MEERS, popular dancer of international fame, ex*ects to again be featured in a big production next season. He and his beautiful wife, THELMA, are now entertaining at.Simall’s Paradise. Johnny Virgie wax seen at the break- Leo Bailey tnke a ‘tip: "Clowning fast dance Monday a. m. sporting the, with cheap ofay broads may cause you pretty sheba, Mac Johnson, She's his 4 world, of trouble and regret, No weakness now, and how! matter, how you fly, you have got to vos come bagk to enrth, sooner or later, oo oo fae - oan ee . Dave, Hawley, assistant, superintend- featuring a red hot revne, nll the old “28! Of mally at Cljeago, 1), dropped ri a . : ae Jn oon ous, and. while he war boing bunch 8 ens Including Tackle Dixon, highly greeted. here Jn Marlem hin {l- Broadway Eddie, .Karle West, UWlInora lnatelaue Ron, Monty, 14 the, tdol of Rae . , 2 ‘ Jahnson, Bille Wade, ete, Billy Smith the theatre fans. at the Lincoln, Low ix in the misery elub, we wonder why? Angeles. Test wishes the Gang, per Earle West- liad i a 7 x “Million Dollar Kallroom”, | Dorls Vawsselles ‘ix all smiles alnce » THE AL RAM BRA she recelyed such good news from Webh ae gplecs, for tho spite, atop. of the ° . : hea tre, ve, Richard's son, treat. Watch for. onening date. THE INTER-STATE TATTLES Leo Batley take a tip: Clowning with cheap ofay broads may enuse you 4 world, of trouble and regret, No matter, how you fly, you have got to come bagk to enrth, sooner or Tater, s os von, & & © » Dave, Mawley, assistant superintend- ent of mats at Cijeago, NN), dropped . Jnoon ug, and. while he wan boing highly greeted. here jn Warlem hin fl- luxtrioux son, Monty, In the. idol of the theatre .fank.at the Lincoln, Tor Angeles, x “Million Dollar Kallroom”, ‘TIE ALHAMBRA *-The.place for tho elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave, & 126th Streat. Watch for opening date,