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Subscription rate $3.50 per year. Vol. IV, No. 37, Friday, Sept. 14, 1928 Ku Klux Klan Influence in the Anti-Smith Propaganda The Man who stands for the Masses and not the Classes—should be our next President. Published Friday of every week matter February 26, 1926, at the Ku Klux K J. C. Thomas Turns to Smith New York, Sept. 12.—James C. Thomas life-long Republican and former Negro Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern district of New York, is going to support Governor Smith for President. In commenting on his espousal of Governor Smith for President Mr. Thomas says: "Alfred E. Smith is a standardbearer of the Democratic Party, a party that has for a number of years dominated a large section of the United States where people have sought to work out their particular problems of life. There is no doubt that their healthful growth has been stagnated by many iniquitions practices directed against them especially by those in authority. "Under the circumstances, we naturally ask ourselves a serious question. If we cast our ballots for Alfred E. Smith will it result in strenghtening those forces that have apparently been our enemies in the South? "I have spent most of my life studying the problems of our people, and I am amazed at the strides they have made in spite of the obstacles they have had to overcome. The Republican party has felt that the American Negro is indebted to it because a Republican Congress and President freed them from bondage. "Those of us best informed about the freedom of the American Negro know that it had to be done in order to preserve the Union, and if the Union could have been preserved without the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation slavery would not have been abolished. "The Negro group, since that time, wherever permitted to exercise the ballot has solidly voted for the Republican Party against the Democratic Party irrespective of the character of its representative. Naturally, the Republican party knowing that it would get the Negro vote, was under no obligation to the group after election and has conducted itself accordingly. "After deep consideration of the question, I have concluded to cast my ballot for Alfred E. Smith for President of the United States, for I sincerely believe he will not permit any individual or group to induce him to violate his oath of office and preserve the rights of all citizens under the Constitution of the United States including the 14 and 15th Amendments. "I do not know a better way to judge a man's future actions than by his past. His efforts in behalf of the people have been tireless and unselfish. He is friend of all the people, friend of the oppresed, and has never forgotten the working man and working woman. "He has throughout his entire life stressed the proposition that there must be equal opportunity for all without consideration of race, color or creed. Every Negro as well as every white person must necessarily feel the benefit of these laws. I am satisfied to cast my ballot for a man who can boast of such a past". MILLION DOLLAR BALL ROOM The Alhambra The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. The Interstate Jattler M. The handsome and clever JULIAN RAINEY of Boston, who was appointed National Organizer of the Smith for President League. RICH MAN'S PROSPERITY The Republican party, as it is at present constituted, has a great deal to be ashamed of. It is ashamed of the wholesale thievry of the Ohio gang who tried to steal everything in the country that wasn't nailed down. It is ashamed of its betrayal of individual liberty; it is ashamed of its treachery to the farmers; it is ashamed of its alliance with the Ku Klux Klan. It ought to be ashamed of its perfidy to the Negro. Perhaps no other political party in history ever had such a motely Jukes Family of crooks and bigots among its adherents—elements whose support is vital to the success of the party but at the same time embarrassing to acknowledge. These shady allies of the Republican party have made the one important issue of the campaign. It is bigotry against tolerance. The Republican chiefs cannot take an open stand on that issue. They cannot renounce tolerance without insulting the decency of the country and they cannot champion it without offending fanatics whose support they need to win. Consequently their strategy calls for trumping up some bogus talking point that will divert attention from the fundamental issue of the campaign. In their dilemma they have revived the old "full dinner pail" slogan, thinking that prosperity, like charity, covers a multitude of sins. This fake prosperity issue will cause the Democratic party no embarrassment. It can be conceded without cavil that the country has been prosperous under Republican rule. But that prosperity has been unevenly and inequitably distributed. The bankers are prosperous but the farmers are not. The Pullman Company is paying off fat dividends to its stock holders but the Pullman porters are having a hard time satisfying the landlord. The extent to which current prosperity has reaached Negro communities is effectively reflected by the declining volume of advertising in colored newspapers. For example a leading paper of Harlem was printing twenty-four pages this time last year. The issue in which it parrots the Republican prosperity slogan carries sixteen pages. This shrinkage of advertising volume represents a shrinkage of the buying capacity of the community. This condition is not peculiar to Negro communities. It is prevalent in all communities of similar economic status, regardless of race.. It shows that the much bragged about Republican prosperity is a rich man's prosperity that diminishes almost to the vanishing point by the time it descends from the level of people who invest to the level who work. We believe a democratic victory would change all that. K. K. K. Influence Seen New York, Sept. 12.—Charges that Anti-Smith propaganda is being circulated from New York by what is thought to be Ku Klux influences are substantiated by a press release sent out by The Country Editor Publishing Company of 12-16 Park Avenue, Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York. The article which has been sent to Southern papers for publication is headed: "Democrats Angling for Negro Vote. Tammany Mayor Promises Hearty Welcome at White House to Citizens of New York City's Black Belt. Tammany Politicians will Flout Southern Prejudice in order to win Negro Favor." The article in question goes on to tell of Mayor Walker's welcoming of delegates to the National Negro Business League at Abyssinian Baptist Church a few weeks ago, which the writer of the article sought to show smacked of "social equality." One of the statements in the article to give a bad impression of Harlem Negroes was: "The Harlem Negroes are permitted to run a wide-open town under the liberal eyes of their own black policemen. Their favorite gambling games are not interfered with in the back-rooms of the speak-easies. Young bucks are allowed to lounge on the street corners and offer obscene insults to any white woman who passes that way. Nor do they hesitate to make eyes at the more attractive specimens and to revile them with lewd remarks if they resent their approaches. It is not safe and certainly not pleasant for a white woman to find herself in that neighborhood. Nothing, however, can be done about it since these young Negro gallants boast of powerful friends in Tammany Hall to whom they can appeal for protection." Newark, N. J. Sept. 12.—An enthusiastic meeting in behalf of Governor Smith's candidacy for President was held by New Jersey colored voters at the U. N. I. hall Thursday evening. Each speaker told of the Smith sentiment that prevailed among the colored people of the state. Among the speakers were Gilbert Brown, President of the New Jersey State Democracy; Charles L. Gaines; G. W. Gregory; Lincoln Clark; The Rev. S. L. Corrothers. The Committee in charge of arrangements was made up of Dr. Walter Darden, Dr. James E. Lee, S. L. Corrothers, Jr., Charles L. Bernado, B. G. Gordon, Irving S. Archer, C. L. Walker, Richard Richardson. Chicago, Sept. 12.—Federal Judge William H. Atwell of Dallas, Tex. against whom the Negro Elks adopted resolutions in annual convention demanding his removal because of race prejudice, is a Republican. He has been on the bench seven years and was appointed as a Republican by Pres. Harding. Prior to his appointment to the Federal bench, he served as United States Attorney in Dallas for fourteen years. Judge Atwell aroused the resentment of Negroes throughout the country because of statements he made while temporarily presiding If eyes were made for seeing, and beauty is its own excuse for being—glance at our cover. over the criminal part of the B'lyn Federal Court. In one case, he expressed the opinion that white and colored people should not live together. Ferdinand Visits the South To the Editor of the Tattler: Returning to New York from the South, Virginia and Maryland, it is indeed refreshing to get back to New York—away from Jim-Crowism if not discrimination. The Hudson coach was in good shape and we arrived in Newport News on schedule, and there I parted with the motoring party. Across the ferry to Naval Base and a trolley to Norfolk. Norfolk has changed; Kemp's has gone out of business, and corn, the beverage of Dixieland, is very much in vogue. The Elks have the former Y. M. C. A. building as their home. Philis-Wheatley Hall is the best thing in dance halls. The Attucks shows the best of the movies, but the manager was making a speech and he said, "We are going to have 'Laugh, Clown, Laugh,' and we are going to endeavor to obtain the first-run pictures, and we are sure that the best of you people will assist us by your patronage." The atmosphere of the place is the same—don't ever have the idea that white people are not better than negroes, or you will be murdered for the thought alone. After a week of Norfolk, went over to Newport News and caught the C. & O. train to Lee Hall and hired a car to go to Yorktown, where a ferry plies to Gloucester Point, and was met there by a touring car, and the Courthouse was passed and on to Capahosic, on the York River. Speaking of complete rest, it is very quiet and the fishing is not to be complained about. After three days of raining, decided that it was high time that I hunt New York. Met Dr. Moton and his party while at Capahosic. Dr. Moton is some fisherman. Messrs. Sims and Douglas of Hampton Institute were better fishermen. Heard that Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Roberts had spent the month of August in Capahosic. The Chesapeake Line has a boat that runs from Baltimore to West Point, Va., and on Friday night all the staterooms were occupied when the City of Richmond arrived at Almondsville wharf. They have a mule to haul a car on tracks out on the very narrow pier that runs out to the deep water. Twenty cents is the wharfage charge to each one getting on the boat for Baltimore. Jim-Crowism caused me to sit up all night on this boat. Arrived in Baltimore and three of us went up to the office of the Afro-American and looked around Druid Hill Avenue, and we decided that Baltimore has gone back instead of forward, judging from the broads that we saw. One thought was that the real queens had not awakened at the early hour of 10 A. M. We missed a B. & O. train and had to wait one hour and thirty minutes for another. Would not take a chance and eat in Baltimore, thinking that the service must be bad. Our train finally struggled out of Baltimore at 9:57 A. M. and we were as glad as the railroad that something did run out of Baltimore on time. When the train stopped in Philadelphia Lloyd wanted to get off and see if he could get something to drink, and Willie reminded him that they were drying up the town—it was slow and wet. A brown was looking through the fence and I thought I knew her, but her older companion said, "No, (Continued on Page 14) The image shows three individuals walking together. The person in the center is wearing a dark outfit with a light-colored shirt and dark pants. The person to the left is also wearing a dark outfit with a light-colored shirt and dark pants, but with a lighter-colored top. The person to the right is wearing a dark outfit with a light-colored shirt and dark pants. Meet the fashionable Emanons—standing left to right, FLORENCE WALLER, EVA MONDON, PERCY MAE HARRIS, JENNIE JOHNSON, BESSIE NURSE, DOROTHY REID, ELIZABETH YOUGER. Sitting, MAVIRA LANSING, JANE BEST, KITTY MARS, MARIE PEYTON, ALICE NEARON and ELLA WELLS. Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond MY vacation is over. For one week Chicago belonged to me. I loved it. I go over and over the endless parties, the pounds of chicken, the million hugs, kisses and hand shakes. What is so rare as a trip back home? I get the biggest kick out of reading all the lovely things that were said about me. I gaze at the pictures that carried my name. I feel pleased, happy and a bit light-headed. I am stocked with two years of gossip. I have done the things I used to do. I have been initiated into the new sports and pastimes of the Windy City. I have gone through Chicago. It was a great week. My vacation is over, but the memory lingers on. Ever since the days of prohibition Iquire about the location of the Governhave longed to visit Canada. Not that ment store. He gave us the directions it is at all necessary to visit Canada to and the information that around the enjoy the non-prohibition benefits of corner we could buy as many cases as the British Empire, but since the great we wanted without a permit. The law bootlegging industry keeps the said also reads that liquor may be consumed Canada always green and fresh in our memory, I have been consumed with a desire to see our border country. So I decided to return home from Chicago by way of Canada. ```markdown ``` I crossed the border at Walkerville and drove all day through Ontario and crossed back at Niagara Falls. There were few apparent differences. For the most part the country seemed poorer, the farmhouses and farms more delapidated. The English Bobbies, of course, were distinctly different. They wore the white helmets that we associate with Africa, and white coats. The signs all read, so and so Limited. In the larger towns were the much frequented buildings labeled Board of Liquor Control. Champagne is only $3 a quart and the best bourbon $4. ```markdown ``` Ontario, let me tell you, has a prohibition law that is most delightful. First, you must buy a liquor permit. Cost, $2. Then you are allowed so many quarts per week, which you buy at the Liquor Store. Naturally, there are other means by which liquor may be secured. For example, in Hamilton stopped a man on the street to in- only in one's house. The tourist's automobile is his house, but a native found drinking in his car is fined $100. Certain cafes have no objection to your drinking the liquor which you bring in, but will not serve you alcoholic beverages. And so it goes. Prohibition is a grand gesture, but at least the British are sensible about it. And I am considering moving nearer the border. --- Which reminds me, on my way in Wednesday night, I passed Lewaro and saw a light in the A'Lelia's room. Welcome home. We sure missed you. --- After a month's visit to the romantic Isle of Haiti Bill White, son of Clarence Cameron White, returned Saturday on the Royal Netherland's Astres. He left with his father on August 7th on the Ancon and reports a marvelous time. Five days were spent in the Gulf Stream; he won fifty gourdas ($10.00) in a cock fight and owes his luck to Sylvester, a cock of great favor; he saw a genuine Voodoo and states that if one were staged in its entirety, all participants would be promptly jailed: he had lunch with President Bomo at his summer palace in Petionville; travelled from Santiago to Havana by airplane, and spent two days as the guest of Christian Gross, American Charge d' Affairs in Haiti and incidentally a grand-son-in-law of Commodore Vanderbilt. His father is remaining in Haiti until the 14th. He is collecting material for a musicale drama to be built around the life of Dessaline. * * * Mrs. Gertrude Bird Snelson, charming matron of Harlem, was tendered a surprise birthday party by her husband, Fred E. Snelson, and a few friends, last Tuesday evening at her palatial apartment on St. Nicholas Avenue. After the general routine of dancing and cards the guests were ushered into the beautifully decorated dining room, where a delectable five-course dinner was served. Mrs. Snelson, who is the president of several fraternities, was the recipient of a number of costly presents. Among the guests present were the Misses Anna and Mabel Beaudhuey, and Lloyd NCE WALLER, EVA MONDON, sitting, MAVIRA LANSING, JA Bentley. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans, Mr. and Mrs. John Berians and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fisher of New Greenwich, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. J. Bolin, W. H. Townes and Juanita Thomas of New Nochelle, N. Y. * * * Prof. John Nicholson, Director of Education in Bristol University, Bristol, England, was entertained by Miss Jessie Fauset and sister, Mrs. Helen Fauset Lanning, Thursday evening, September 6, at their home, 1945 Seventh Avenue. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. W. E. B. DuBois, Mr. and Mrs. T. Arnold Hill, Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Imes, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Lowry, Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter White and Remington Stone. * * * Captain and Mrs. Plato are enjoying a delightful visit to their old homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains. * * * Eunice Shreeves had an informal tea last Friday in honor of Frankye Bunn of Fort Valley, Ga. To meet the charming Frankye came Miss Moses of a Washington, Emily Fowler of Atlantic City, N. J., Dora Day, Anna Small, Anne Jones, Gertrude Hawkins, Gertrude Robinson, Gertrude Herbert, May Nealy, Willie Adams, Estelle Anderson, Rae Otley, Elnorist Younge, Rena Lewis, Constance Evans, Edith P. MacDougall of Philly, Lottie Tyler, Lady Nicotine and Anne Carlisle. * * * There is little wonder that Guy R. Brewer is full of smiles these days and that his chest seems to protrude a bit above normal. The beautiful Mrs. G. R. B. presented him with an eightpound baby boy Tuesday night, September 4. Guy says the baby is an exact replica of him, but Percy Taylor says that it is only the imagination of a proud father. *** Rosy Louise Swain entertained on Wednesday evening in honor of Ruth Gilbert of Philadelphia, who spent her vacation with Mary Smith of Jersey City. St. Elmo Howard, well known musician, played for the occasion, and Dr. Hudson Sealy, accompanied by Dr. J, PERCY MAE HARRIS, JEN ANE BEST, KITTY MARS, Clifton Randolph, sang "Smiling Through." The charming little hostess served a delicious buffet lunch and everyone had a bang-up time. Among those present were Dorothy Beckly, Counselor Young, Thelesie Thomas, Dr. Rheubin Qoung, Mary Smith of Jersey City, George Duke, Lillian Washington of Merchantville, N. J.; Dr. Roger L. Hinkson of Hempstead, N. X.; Edward Hoskins, Lieut. Mascomb Hart and Dr. Winston Scott. --- Helen M. Ford entertained Sunday evening at her home in Newburgh in honor of Estella Martin of Winston-Salem, N. C. A buffet luncheon was served at midnight. Those present were Misses Ella Jones, Josephine Oliver, Evelyn Raymond, Estelle Martin, Helen Ford, Aleda Campbell, Evelyn Ledbetter, Mable Trent, Audrey Saunders, Lucille Eggleston, Mrs. Campbell Ford, Messrs. Ledbetter, Trent, Paln, McCullah, Ford, Eggleston, Washington, Banks and others. --- Lucy, Adgers of Philadelphia is spending the week with Julia K. Mitchell. Mrs. J. Hatter of Montreal, Canada, and Mrs. Sarah Reeves of Washington are the guests of Eleanor Johnson of St. Nicholas Avenue. --- Mrs. F. L. Holloway of Orangeburg, S. C., is spending a few days with her sister. Mrs. Wrenn. * * * Mrs. Thomas Wright of Baltimore spent the week end visiting Harlem friends. * * * Col. West A. Hamilton, organizer of the National Republican Committee, spent a few days in Harlem and made his headquarters at the Association of Trade and Commerce. --- Antoinette Bowler, editor of Official Journal of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority of Richmond, Va., and Rev. and Mrs. J. Andrew Bowler of Richmond are visiting their sister and daughter, Evelyn Bowler Harris. --- C. Olivia Freeland, one of Richmond's popular school teachers, is also visiting Harlem. NNIE JOHNSON, BESSIE MARIE PEYTON, ALICE The fashionable Margurite Tea Room is celebrating its fall opening with a complimentary tea for his feminine patrons at four o'clock Saturday, September 22nd. --- The stunning Attorney, Georgia Jones Ellis of Chicago, paid us a visit Monday. Aside from her private practice, Atty. Ellis is assistant Judge of the Court of Domestic Relations. * * * The Lincoln boys turned out at Smalls Monday night. The collegiate are still in power. *** A. G. Nills entertained a group at his cozy apartment in the wee hours following Monday's Soiree at Smalls. Those fortunate enough to enjoy "A. G.'s" matchless hospitality and unequalled Montreal beverages were Elnorist Youngee, D. Simpson, G. Twine, Rae Olley, Eunice Shreeves, Arthur Landis, Burke Torne, David Asbury, Arthur Scott, Ferdinand Newton, and Earl West. ```markdown ``` Ethel B. Ford is spending the week end with her parents in Newburgh. FIFTH AVENUE VALUES AT SEVENTH AVENUE PRICES The Store With the Fast Growing Reputation WE SPECIALIZE IN STYLISH STOUTS UNUSUAL SELECTION OF LATEST FASHIONS IN DRESSES -- MILLINERY PRICES RANGING FROM $7.75 to $18.50 $1.49 to $3.49 Sizes 14 to 54 All Head Sizes WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF Evening Gowns, Party Dresses NOVELTY JEWELRY and FLOWERS Our Line of WINTER COATS for CHILDREN — MISSES — LADIES and WOMEN Is Now Ready for Your Inspection. FAY'S 2389 Seventh Ave., bet. 139th & 140th Sts. OUR ONLY HARLEM STORE Friday, September 14, 1928 A group of friends and admirers of Charles S. Johnson are rendering him a testimonial banquet at the Cafe Boulevard on Friday, Sept. 14th, in appreciation of his devoted services in behalf of the advancement of race relations, as Editor of Opportunity and as Director of the Research Department of the National Urban League. Mr. Johnson is leaving the Urban League work to take a chair at Fisk University. * * * The testimonial committee is headed by Arthur H. Shomburg and includes James H. Hubert, Olyve Mae Thomas, Peyton F. Anderson, Albert Barnes, Rev. Shelton Bishop, Etna Boutte, G. Edward Dickerson, Geraldyn Dismond, Aaron Douglas, Jessie Fauset, James T. W. Gaunady, T. Arnold Hill, Addie Hunton, William Kelly, E. K. Jones, Florence Lattimore, Rev. Charles Martin, Myles A. Paige, William Dickens, George S. Schuyler, Emmett J. Scott, Helen Smith, Dorothy Steele, Channing H. Tobias, W. R. Valentine, Mary Van Kleck, Elizabeth Walton, Lester Walton, Donald Young and L. Hollingsworth Wood. * * * Miss Evelyn Laney recently returned from a very enjoyable trip to Pittsburgh where she visited her mother, Mrs. Laney, and brother, William Albert, and to Chicago where she visited Dr. Irene Claybrooks and Mrs. Floyd Clements. During her stay Miss Laney attended all the Elk Sessions and was entertained royally by her many friends there. Returned last Wednesday. * * * Mrs. Alva Jackson, wife of Officer Charles Jackson, and Mrs. Ella Hughes of New York, have been motoring through Pennsylvania, and the South. ```markdown ``` Mr. Allen J. Benton was host at a tea-party given in honor of Minutee Tillman at his residence last Sunday evening. Dancing was enjoyed and refreshments served. Among those present were Thos. H. Roberson, Chas. E. Twine, Carrie Twine, Robert Greene, Edw. Diggs, Earl Nichols, Edger Coe, Alfred Clemens, Arthur Johnson, Emanuel Guzman, Hazel McArthur, Lillian Mansfield. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Iola Crampton has enjoyed a marvelous vacation of a whole hcnest-to-goodness month between Steelton, Harrisburg and Atlantic City. While in Steelton she was the guest of Mrs. Howard, in Harrisburg of Dr. and Mrs. Grarger, and of her aunt, Mrs. Jaggie Dorsey while in Atlantic City. Miss Wilda Gunn was struck down by a cab at 43rd Avenue at 9 o'clock, and sustained a fractured hip. * * * Rosey Louise Swain, Dr. Rheubin Younge and George Duke motored to Jersey City on Sunday. They were the guests of Mary Smith. M. Mrs. J. W. Bonner gave a luncheon on Friday, the 31st, for Mrs. Mattie Grady and Miss Ann Cooper of St. Louis, Mo. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Walcott Hines of Providence, R. I., their daughter, Carlyse, Mrs. Roberta Hawkins West, Miss Fouche West and Master Ashby West of Newport were the recent guests of Rev. and Mrs. Fillmore Smith and family of Paterson. N. J. Mrs. West, who is the daughter of Lawyer Ashby Hawkins of Baltimore, is a prominent soloist. She sang "Were You There," by Burleigh, at the morning service of St. Augustine Presbyterian Church and was accompanied by Miss Clara L. Smith. * * * Dr. Roger L. Kinkson of Hempstead, N. Y., and Miss Rosey L. Swain were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. A. Reid of Glencove, L. I., on Monday. * * * The inimitable Miss Billie Church of Jersey City entertained formally Saturday evening in honor of her house gust, Mrs. Martha Baker, of Nashville, Tenn. A delicious buffet supper was served and, my dear, the beverages (they were plural) were not to be surpassed. Among those present were Dr. and Mrs. U. G. Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Miss Thompson, Mr. Higgs. with the Fast Reputation WE SPECIALIZE IN STYLISH STOUTS F LATEST FASHIONS IN MILLINERY GING FROM Dr. G. F. Waters, Dr. Barbara Miller, Miss Evelyn Smith, Dr.'J. C. Mayberry, Mr. DeWitt Waters, Miss Lillian Guerry, New York; Mr. C. H. Akers, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Henry Maddox, New York City; Miss Ruth Guilbert, Philadelphia, and Mr. Dick Hough, New York. This party will be remembered in the future as the cause of the great exodus to Jersey City. Mrs. Ruth Duke Brown entertained Q Q The charming E S L A N D E GOODE ROBESON has the honor of being the wife of Paul Robeson and the mother of Paul, Jr. She has deserted Harlem for the fashionable suburbs of London. ```markdown ``` C Friday evening at bridge in honor of (Feather) Ruth Gilbert of Philadelphia, who is spending her vacation with her chum, Miss Mary Smith of Jersey City. After a delicious repast the card tables were deserted for dancing and a jolly good time was had by all. Among those present were Mrs. G. Goode, Miss May Goode, Mr. Macy Duke, Miss Mary Smith, Mr. George Duke, Miss Rosey Swain, Mr. Claude Brown, Mr. Aubrey Howard, Mr. and Mrs. B. Hudson of Virginia, and the "Buddy" Abernathy. Needless to say we had a bang-up time. Mrs. Hattie E. Robinson and her devoted son, Lewis, are coily domiciled in their new apartment at 2210 Seventh Avenue. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Huggins returned to New York after a round of visits to old friends in Washington and Philly. They parked in Atlantic City on the Labor Day week end. Raymond Savoy, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Smith and Miss Florence Snowden, all of Washington, motored over to Harlem for the week. Mrs. George Jones, Jr., entertained with a theatre party at "Goin' Home" SOMETHING NEW The "Million Dollar Ball Room", to open for you after extensive alterations and decorations. The Alhambra At Seventh Avenue & 126th Street Will open on or about 1st of October. Everything modern and up-to-date. Sale Continuous All Week—9 A. M. to 9 P. M. How to Reach Our Big Store on the Corner Take Interborough Subway to 50th St., B-M-T. Subway to 48th St. Station, or 6th Ave. Surface Cars and 5th Ave. Buses to 48th St. Remember Our Store is on the corner. Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Bessie Eblon of Kansas City and Mrs. Bill Robinson. ```markdown ``` Dr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Cooper of Philadelphia are spending the month of September at Sheepshead Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Daily J. Cockran and niece, Little Betty D. Harris, spent a two weeks' vacation at Atlantic City and Asbury Park. * * * The charming Gertrude Lamb put in a delightful fortnight at Atlantic City. In fact, reports are flying about that she is having the time of her sweet life. * * * The fascinating Monroe Dowling is enjoying a cellar in Detroit. And how! * * * Pearl Fischer writes me from Venice that she adores the Venetian taxi—a gondola. * * * Mrs. Mae T. Vice of Atlantic City entertained in honor of Mrs. Grace Brinson Williams and Mrs. Adell Sinclair of New York on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freeman and Miss Ruby Deffey of Washington, after spending a week in Harlem, motored home, stopping at Atlantic City. ```markdown ``` Mrs. J. E. Slaughter and daughters, the Misses Thelma R. and Ethel Randolph, returned home after spending several weeks in New York, the guests RUMM SALE O Sale Continuous All Wee Society Women of New York, Newport and Southampton formerly owned many of these wonderful fur coats. Plain or trimmed with genuine skunk mink, squirrel, fox, marmot etc. All lengths, all sizes but slightly used. Your choice $35.00. Page Five of Mrs. Malcolm Thomas. Mrs. Jennie Johnson and Mrs. Martinet Harris of Washington, D. C. spent a few days visiting Harlem, en route home after a delightful motor trip through Canada. --- Mrs. Buster Wood returned home after spending several months with her parents in Mount Mayou. Miss. * * Dr. Roy Waller of the Municipal Department of Health has returned after spending his vacation at the Jersey seashore resorts. * * * Mrs. Bessie Nurse has returned to Washington to take up her school work. --- Editor C. A. Franklin of the Kansas City Call was a visitor last week. * * * Mrs. Emelyne Shaw, Ibrarian of Chicago, is visiting Eastern cities. While in New York she is the guest of her brother, Mr. Arthur Shaw. * * * Gotham's Beau Brummel, the one and only Ezell Hunford, and a party of friends motored to Atlantic City for the week end. * * * Mrs. Lewis Campbell and her infant son, Lewis II., are spending the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Henry Robinson, of Newburg. (Continued on Next Page) LEARN A PROFESSION A section of our 8-booth modern equipped instruction room, where every branch of the beauty art is taught by competent teachers whose intellectual status is superb. profession at which there is more money to be made than any other legitimate business. Father McClain of St. Bartholomew's Church, Cambridge, Mass., is visiting his sisters, Mrs. Fields and Mrs. Ersie Berry of Brooklyn. He has just returned from Atlantic City, where he had a delightful stay. --- Among the attractive matrons who have deserted the Southern cities to take up their abode in New York is Mrs. Lillian Taylor of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Taylor came to Golham to join her husband, Mr. P. L. Taylor, who is associated with the Micheaux Film Co. * * * H. Curtis Brown is back home after decorating the Republic Theatre in Washington. He will return in two weeks to decorate the Club De Luxe. Mr. E. H. Smith and Mr Henry Ellis of Washington, after having visited Atlantic City, are now enjoying New York and visiting their many friends. *** Mrs. A. Mosby and son gave a dinner party in honor of Rosey Louise Swain, prize winner of the Tattler's California trip. * * * Greetings from this nice place and love from Lewis Thomas. At Atlantic City, Labor Day: Mrs. Emma B. Furqurson, florist; Mrs. Edith and Cyrdl Reid, Mrs. Virgie Lankford, Miss Estelle W. Hemsley, Miss Alice Rose, Miss Evelyn Matthews, Mrs. Eva B. Smith, Sadie Bowe's house: Rey, J. W. Brown, Wilhelmina Adams, Sadie Chase, Mattle Hunter, Miss Cooper, Lone Hicks, A. C. Demming and wife, Bessye Bearden, Emma Chandler and husband, Ethel Harrison, Dr. and Mrs. Harris, Jersey City; Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins Reynolds, Philadelphia; Mrs. Violet Sinclair, Walter Roark, Mrs. Claire Hart, Laura Gibbs Ingram, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman and Peggy Govern. --- Mrs. W. H. Corley, popular matron; the Misses Marjorie Berner and Mary Corley of Columbus, S. C., and Mrs. R. C. Vaughan were the guests of Jack Johnson, ex-champion of the world, at Connie's Inn last week. Mr. Ezell Dunford, Harlem's own Beau Brummell, and a party of friends spent the week-end at the world's playground, Atlantic City. * * * On Monday, Aug. 13th, Sargent Samuel J. Battle of the 16th Squad Detectives, began his vacation with his family, Mrs. Battle, his daughter, Charline, and son, Carroll. Stops were made at Lincoln University, at Washington, where they were the guests of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. William D. Battle. Visits were also made to Howard University, to the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and to many of the Government buildings. After a very pleasant stay they went on to Richmond, Va., where a visit was made to Lawyer, James T. Carter, Grand Treasurer of the Elks; then on to PROFESSION high money whereby you can see marks hard making others rich and equipped instruction room, where is taught by competent teachers status is superb. UR AMBITION THE more money to be made than any business. Evenings—Enter Anytime ALWAYS OPEN Write DIPLOMAS AWARDED SYSTEM BEAUTY CULTURE New York City gecombe 9860 ```markdown ``` --- Raleigh, N. C., visiting the State Capitol and Shaw University and other places of interest. A stop was made at the home of Mrs. Sophia Cobb, sister of Sgt. Battle, and the widow of former policeman Moses P. Cobb, the first colored officer to be pensioned in the city of New York. A pleasant trip was made to the historical city of New Bern, which is the birth place of Sgt Battle. He met many of his old friends and playmates who are A. now successful business and professional men and women. From that city they journeyed to Beaufort where a sister, Mrs. Curtis Oden, her husband, the leading business man of the town, the mother of Sgt Battle and her daughter reside. Two weeks were spent in this beautiful town by the sea. Being on the Atlantic Ocean, fishing, bathing and many moonlight sails were indulged in. On the return trip, the first day's run was to the City of Washington, a distance of 415 miles, and on the next day to Atlantic City. On Friday they returned to New York City, making a total mileage of 2007 miles without accident or any untoward incident. Many persons try to discourage tours in the South, but from the experience of Sgt. Battle, it seems all were treated with extreme courtesy by both white and colored. Miss Dorothy DeAncy to Become Bride of Clinton Brooks Deacon and Mrs. A. C. DeAncy announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy, Secretary to Rev. A. Clayton Powell, and Clerk of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, to Clinton Brooks, son of the late Dr. Wm. H. Brooks, and prominent New York business man. The ceremony will be held at the Abyssinian Baptist Church on Saturday, October 6th at 4 p. m. Dr. Powell will officiate, assisted by Doctors J. W. Robinson and J. W. Brown. MILLION DOLLAR BALL ROOM The Alhambra The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street: Watch for opening date. Prayor's Auto Express 101 W. 121st St. Tel. Harlem 8986 Licensed Piano and Furniture Moving, Storage, Packing and Shipping Baggage delivered to and from Railroad and Steam- ship lines. Special rates to theatrical trade. Good teeth are an asset to good health. Visit your dentist at least twice a year. Take your health problems to the Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee, 202 West 136th Street, New York City. Bradhurst 2995. Arthur Lee, better known as "Able", an intriguing Lincolnite, breezed Q Θ RUTH LOGAN ROBERTS, whose hobbies are the Y. W. C. A. and Lincoln University. Mrs. Roberts is the wife of the distinguished Dr. E. P. Roberts. M W V es 15 C 1 through Gotham on his way home to Charleston, S. C., for a brief visit. * * * David Asbury, Ferdinand Newton, Earl West, Radcliffe Lucas and Arthur Lee drove up from Atlantic to be on hand Monday night at Smalls. *** J. W. Hardy, well known Harlemite, has opened a first class bootblack parlor, where all Race periodicals will be sold. First class service will be extended to patrons. Tattler and its host of friends join in wishing Mr. Hardy much success in his new place of business at the N. W. corner 140th Street and 7th Avenue. * * * Mr. Edward Ellerby, well known proprietor of the Marguerite Tea Room, 152 West 132nd Street, has returned to the city from a summer engagement as manager of a popular Adirondack Mountain resort. Mr. Ellerby's return is to be heralded by a grand opening of the Marguerite, September 22nd, in its breakfast, luncheon and dinner specialties. Elaborate departure from the ordinary is promised in the menu as Mr. Ellerby intends to introduce with the Marguerite's reopening the latest in things cuisine. Mary Address all mail to Mme. T. G. Bran ington, D. C. Agents wanted. A two for $2.00. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER MILLION DOLLAR BALL ROOM The Alhambra The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. The Harlem School of Dress, Inc. Office 219 200 WEST 135th ST. Tel. Edge. 1725 DRESSMAKING All Branches CUTTING, FITTING, DRAPING, SEWING, FINISHING TAUGHT FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL USE Afternoon and Evening Classes— Direct Personal Instruction ENROLL NOW—PROFIT BY A VALUABLE TRAINING "Good Clothes Are a Social Distinction and a Business Asset" FLORENCE MAYLIN, Director LEARN TO DANCE SOCIAL AND STAGE PROF. DARLING MACK PRIVATE DANCE STUDIO 150 WEST 136th STREET Phone BRA dhurst 6459 Lessons Given From 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. ```markdown ``` SINGERS Do you give your Director or Teacher trouble? Do you sing, readily at sight? I have helped many singers now prominent to success. I can also help you. BERTHA DES VERNEY STUDIO PIANO AND VOCAL 211 West 135th St., New York Edgecombe '888 MABEL LAWS HORSEY HIGH CLASS ORCHESTRA AND ENTERTAINERS We furnish Music and Talent for Vaudeville, Picture Theatres, Dances and Social Gatherings. Orchestra's Superior. 1587 Broadway New York City Room 308, at 48th St. Call or Phone: Office. Penn. 7567; Res. Brad. 5347 ...Beauty - Culture... Tel. Harlem 2771 MYRTLE'S Beauty Shoppe MERRITTA A. WRIGHT, Prop. Dress Designer PORO SYSTEM MANICURING MARCELLING FACIAL 2209 Seventh Avenue NEW YORK JUST OPENED MADAM W. M. CHRISTMAN Marcel Salon Formerly of Chicago, Ill. 2350 Seventh Ave., New York For WOMEN Only Why worry about Delayed Periods from unnatural causes? Get Quick Results using FEMINESE Liquid Tablet Relief. Used by Doctors. Pleasant, sealed, safe, secret home treatment. Satisfaction Guaranteed. $2.95 Cash or M. O. Postage extra if C. O. D. Illustrated Folder Free with order. PETONE COMPANY, Woman's Dept., 2-T. St. Louis, Mo., U. S. A. HAWAIIAN SYSTEM OF SCALP AND HAIR CULTURE Registered U. S. Patent Office BUILT ON MERIT Established in 1918 by Mme. T. G. Bramlette A scientific treatment in scalp and hair culture that extends beyond the limits of hair washing and ironing. All scalp disorders cured. Each customer served in accordance with their individual needs. New York City Branch: 115 WEST 133rd STREET Everybody welcome. Immediate service, no appointment necessary. Open from 7 A. M. until 8 P. M. and until 10 P. M. Saturday. G. Bramlette, 1532-7th St., N. W. Wash- A two months' treatment sent anywhere ...Club Scribblings.... By WILLIAM SMITH Here you are folks: The season for clubs and social functions of the younger set is right here, and I am here with you, extending you the glad hand and asking you to send in every thing you want to say to my Scribblings Column. And don't forget my name—William Smith, Scribblings Club Column—The Tattler, I thank you. Friday; September 14, 1928 ...Club S By WILL Here you are folks: The sea of the younger set is right here, you the glad hand and asking want to say to my Scribbling name—William Smith, Scribblin thank you. The Southern Athletic Association has begun its fall practice of football. The club is composed of such football stars as "Lad" Lancaster, formerly All American of Lincoln, "Bulldog" Williams Lee, formerly of N. Y. U., Rollitt of Lincoln, backfield, Orwell of Lincoln, Dink of Union, Goodman and others. The club has been playing pro-white teams for the last three years and is booked by Millet, the man wh books games for the Yankees and Giants. * * * Now that the summer vacation is ended, the Buffalo Social and Athletic Club is with us again. Last Monday evening they held a very important meeting at P. S. 139. Quite a number of the old members were present. It looks as if they mean to have a championship basketball team this season. The club's personnel is Wesley Carter, President; George Henry, Treasurer, and Duke Clarke, Secretary. The popular Five Point Club, of Passaic, N. J., plans to give a prize whist party and dance at Red Man's Hall For hair beauty Gladys May of Shufflin' Sam Co. Follow the lead of Gladys May, vivacious actress in Shufflin' Sam from Alabama' who says she finds Exelento the most delightful hair dressing she has ever used. EXELENTO QUININE POMADE is the original! It reaches the roots of the hair and gives natural lustre that stays! Stops itching scalp and makes harshest hair soft and pliable. At All Drug Stores. Write for FREE sample and book of Beauty Hints. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. Atlanta, Ga. SOMETHING NEW The "Million Dollar Ball Room", to open for you after extensive alterations and decorations. The Alhambra At Seventh Avenue & 126th Street Will open on or about 1st of October. Everything modern and up-to-date. Watch for grand opening. Books now open.. The Alhambra Ball Room 2110-2118 Seventh Avenue, N. Y. C. about the middle of September. The affair will be under the auspices of the Odessa Chapter No. 17, O. E. S. The committee guarantees a most glorious evening. * * * The Jolly Club, which gave its initial dance the latter part of the summer is making preparation for their fall activity. The officers are, Mabel Cross, President; Henrietta Zilks, VicePresident; Dandy Henderson, Treasurer. * * * The Osbiny Club is broadcasting the fact that a mammoth cabaret dance and Co-Ed Fashion Show will be given at the Star Casino the latter part of September. Invitations are already out for this affair. * * * The Cliio Welfare Community Centre had as its house guests recently, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, of Chicago, Historian of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs and Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, a president emeritus of the "National" and president of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Club. * * * Mrs. Frances R. Keyser, dean Ellen O. Paifie and Jennie V. Hilyer, teacher and supervising nurse respectively at the Florida Normal and Industrial Institute, St. Augustine, Fla., spent Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Centre and were entertained by the officers and members of the Centre Beautiful Club and the Emma E. Green Juvenile Club. --- The Centre Beautiful Club is planning a Whist tournament and social evening at the Centre, Thursday evening, September 27th. * * * The Emma E. Green Juvenile Club was recently organized for the purpose of providing a home for mothers with one or two children, between the ages of 3 and 8 years of age. Every home facility and comfort is offered mother and child at a moderate cost, and the child or children cared for during the day while the mother is at work. The small children of school ages will be taken to and from school, which is located in the same street with the Centre. The work of this Club will be followed up intensively by the Centre in the future, as a permanent part of its activities. Mrs. C. A. Ferguson is president. Mrs. Mary E. Carpenter, president of the Emma E. Green Juvenile Club is a resident worker at the Centre. The officers of the Centre are: Dr. Adena C. E. Minott, President; Johnson B. Revey, Vice-President; Mrs. Restelle L. Revey, Secretary; Attorney Wm. D. Jones, Treasurer. The Advisory Board of the Centre is composed of the officers augmented by the Rev. Fr. S. H. Bishop, Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, Rev. Dr. John W. Robinson, Rev. Dr. G. M. Oliver, Rev. Dr. Albert Carter Sanders, Rev. Dr. William Lloyd Imes, Alderman Fred R. Moore, Dr Charles A. Butler, Dr. Louis T. Wright, Mr. Jacob Bloch, Attorney James S. Watson and Mrs. Sadie Warren-Davis. * * * With the approval of Mrs. James L. Chesnut, the Claflin University Club of New York, has arranged a special program as a tribute to the late James Le. Count Chestnut, novelest and composer of Claflin Alma Mater song. The date of the meeting is Monday evening, Sept. 10th at the Unique Colony Circle Bldg. The officers are Miss Lula Hunt, Secretary; Mr. F. Alphonso Dickerson, President, and Mme. M. M. Sharperson Young, program committee. * * * Society is all agog over the unique fashion show at 155th and 8th Avenue, Friday evening. Oct. 5th. All the popular debs and smart matrons are waiting for the latest ideas for their Fall and Winter wardrobes, for the club is out to do its best to make the 3rd annual show the best ever. So please don't forget. There will be men maneking as well as ladies. * * * The Dark Tower will celebrate its first anniversary on Sunday, October 14th. Big doings. Come early and avoid the rush. Theatre Party An immense theatre party will be given by Eureka Temple No.22, ladies' organization of Imperial Lodge of Elks, at the midnight show at the Alhambra, Wednesday, October 10. There will be quite a program of volunteer talent from among leading stage people besides an augmented Alhambra show. THE MAYOR GERTRUDE BIRD SNELSON is the beautiful lady who played in Micheaux's Thirty Years Later and the Broken Violin. In private life she is Mrs. Fred Snelson. Hotel Olga guests of the week include Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor, the Misses Eleanor and Mildred Taylor of Ithaca, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Brown, Mrs. B. Wilson, Mr. Jack Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee, Philadelphia; Mr. Ralph Chisn, Newport, R. I.; Dr. C. P. Carmichael, Miss Lucille G. Brown, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. L. Roberts, Saratoga; Mr. and Mrs. R. Foster, Youngstown, O.; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Williams, Mr. Charles Prestidge, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Moore, Mr. Robert Taylor, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. R. Van Wait, Waltham, Mass.; Mrs. A. Bowls, Hdye Park, Mass.; Mrs. R. Vogel, Jamaica Plain, Mass.; Mrs. E. Christie, Dorchester, Mass.; Mrs. Ethel Ferguson, Lieut. Geo. P. Seamon, Cambridge, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Coleman, Mrs. Jennie M. Strong, the Misses Lillian and Virginia Coleman, Columbus, O.; Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Culley, Clinton, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Head, Mr. A. Johnson, Detroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. McLean, Mr. Wm. Anderson, Mr. Willard Johnson, Mr. W. C. Small, Daytona, Fla.; Miss R. B. Bassett, Summit, N. J.; Mr. J. A. Burke, Norfolk, Va.; Mr. J. H. 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New York City Coleman Manor 105 Edgecombe Avenue and 582 St. Nicholas Avenue A New High Class Elevator Apartment House ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES 2, 3, 4 & 5 ROOMS 24-HOUR SERVICE Confidential Information LICENSED AND BONDED DETECTIVES EMANUEL THEODORE, Principal 200 W. 135th STREET Tel. Edgecombe 6288 ESTWICK BROS. Undertakers & Embalmers LADY ATTENDANT 158 West 136th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone Bradhurst 0259 44 St. Felix Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone Nevins 0669 Office Tel. Harlem 4334 Res. 2508 7th Ave., Apt. 2 Tel. Bradhurst 2890 THOS. H. KIRTON LICENSED EMBALMER FUNERAL DIRECTOR 80 WEST 134th ST., NEW YORK Formerly J. C. Thomas --- SAVOY-TOPICS AND NOW FOR OUR GRAND FALL OPENING FRIDAY NITE, September 14th. Oh Boy and then. * * * GET READY FOR A "HOLINITE" and get ready to travel at top speed. You'll need every cylinder well oiled and a tank full of gas, if you wanner be in at the finish with the winners. * * * THERE BE FUN NO END 'TIL 3 A. M. Saturday Morn. Oh well, if you can't make it to work that morn-in' just turn over again in bed. What's a day's work to a nite of plea-sure. Nottin' old top, nottin'. --- THIS GRAND OPENING WILL also be in the nature of a "Welcome Home Party" to the boys, the SAVOY'S old musical "ACES", "Fess" Williams' "Gang' and Lloyd Great Scott's "Bright Boys" oh boy. * * * SAY, WE CAN SEE Lockwood Lewis of "Fess' Musical Mob, doing his stuff now. And how that boy peps things up when he starts out. He's sure some warm ba-by with a world of jism. * * * DO YOU KNOW WHAT JISM IS? Well Lockwood Lewis is the answer. According to Webster, Jism is Lockwood Lewis and Lockwood Lewis is Jism. Now if you want to know more, the SAVOY is the answer. Friday Nite. Sept. 14. * * * "GREAT' SCOTT WITH His "Bright Boys" with their crooning will awaken old memories of bye-gone days. They'll entrance as you dance as never before. Lloyd Scott Great Scott" and the "Bright Boys". * * * THEN, TO MAKE the occasion more momentuous, we'll have the 'NOVELTY SYNCOPATORS', Ten Teasing Tantalizing Tangerines, the best female orchestra in America. * * * AND TO TOP OFF and make it a perfect evening, we're gonnor give to each one present with us that nite, a beautiful souvenir of the occasion. Nope, there's no way like the SAVOY WAY. \* \* \* WE BELIEVE IN GIVING our patrons the fullest "VALUE" for their "MONEY" with us, "A Satisfied Customer Is Our Best Advertisement". DON T FORGET THAT THE SAVOY GIVES THE BEST AT ALL TIMES. * * * JUST LOOK WHAT WE ARE giving you for our "THIRD GRAND FALL OPENING". Three great dance orchestras, souvenirs and 6 hours of continuous dancing at popular prices, PRICES WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL. * * * AND WATCH THIS COLUMN for additional features each week. The Best is None too Good for SAVOYITES and the BEST SAVOYITES WILL ALWAYS GET, AT THE SAVOY. *** OUR WEEKLY PROGRAM IS second to none. We set the pace, others follow. Next week we will outline other features. * * * THANKS FOR YOUR KIND attention, tune in again with us next week, Station S-A-V-O-Y The World's Finest Ballroom. Again we thank you. This concludes our chatter for the week, goodbye. Page Seven --- Where every room is privately arranged. French doors, Parquet floors, Sunken Bath Tubs, Showers, Modern Electric Fixtures and French Telephones Superintendent on Premises Confidential Information Private Investigation Harlem Protective Service Bureau The Theatre LINCOLN First Colored Theatre in Harlem 53 WEST 135th STREET NOW PLAYING “DIXIE VAGABONDS” — with — GRACE SMITH (FAMOUS MOVIE STAR) BOB & BABY GOINS (TWO GREAT STEPPERS) DOC STRAIN THREE GINGER SNAPS DIXIE KID 12 — LINCOLN STEPPERS — 12 Mon., Tues., Wed., Sept. 10, 11, 12 “THE RACKET” — with — THOMAS MEIGHAN Thur., Fri., Sat., Sun., Sept. 13-16 EASY COME EASY GO — with — RICHARD DIX NEXT WEEK “LINDY HOP REVUE” — with — LOTTIE BROWN BROTHER ALBERT CY WILLIAMS WADE & WADE Featuring: GEORGE (SHORTY SNOWDEN) & PAULINE FEATURING “THE LINDY HOP” Winners of The Marathon Contest at Manhattan Casino I'm Forever Changing Sweethearts A Fox Trot Ballad For piano sheets, vocal orchestration or a Hot dance arrangement You can write CRAWLEY MUSIC PUB. CO., 30 West 138th Street. This song can also be secured on Okeb records. Harlem THE LAFAYETTE Theatre has Irvin C. Miller with his "Broadway Rastus" and company this week, presenting pretty nifty entertainment. This vehicle we might add is the 1928 edition of the production and has a fairly strong cast. In addition to Miller, we have Emmette Anthony, George Crawford, S. H. Dudley, Bernie Brown, Marcellus Sherrod and Norman (Porto Rico) Miller of the masculine gender. The Misses Gladys Thompson, Ida Brown and Blanche Thompson ably assisted by a fast stepping Irvin C. Miller chorus. Miller himself, this week has come out from under the cork. As a matter of fact, he might have eliminated this feature some months ago. But this is the first time we have seen him, natural. He's a simp comedian and appears to much better advantage. Young Dudley appears to be the outstanding star of the vehicle, judging by the applause given him Monday night. His spectacular dancing and the way he puts over his stuff, ably assisted by a clever chorus aggregation, took that audience by storm. S. H. Dudley is a clever boy. Emmette Anthony, always a popular favorite, screamed them with his quaint mannerisms and got the laughs by the cartload. Emmette is an amusing little fellow and was warmly received by the first nighters. George Crawford stepped out a'la George Walker in a flashy maroon suit. And the Crawford travelled at top speed all through the show. Arthur Allen and his violin registered well. Bernie Brown, Marcellus Sherrod and Norman (Porto Rico) Miller and the dancing boys all did well. Gladys Thompson, Ida Brown and Mary Clemmons, the latter little lady of the chorus, upheld their end of the program creditably well. Blanche Thompson as the vamp played the part well. As for that chorus aggregation, well speed and deep is their forte. They're a redot aggressive working chorus unit, one of the best to have played this house in months. *** THE LINCOLN Theatre offers a musical comedy flash entitled the "Dixie Vagabonds" with the comedy honors going to Doc Straine and the "Dixie" Kid, whose West Snake Hips" Earl Tusko Indian palaver tickles the audiences to the tenth degree. Assisted by Frankie Maxwell, the two are a riot. Bobby and Baby Goins are a nifty pair of steppers who work with a zest that will be full appreciated by every Lincolnite. Bobby is certainly a whirlwind and he's a spectacular treat with his wonderful acrobatic turns. The "Walk That Broad" number is a treat. There are few things E. funnier or more amusing than Doc Straine and the girls playing, "Follow The Leader". Doc is certainly in his element and sure does strut his stuff with a vengeance. A violin solo by one of the Three Ginger Snaps is a treat. The Ginger Snaps register well as a unit and they were given a nice hand by the Monday nighters. Grace Smith, popular "Movie Star" gets over nicely. Her work has constantly improved and she has won considerable favor since her advent at the Lincoln. COLN theatre in Harlem 85th STREET LAYING GABONDS" Louis Dandridge, popular musical entertainer and one of the most versatile, scores with his pleasing efforts and Bob Bramlette is the candy as he struts his stuff for the edification of Lincolnites. As for that chorus ensemble they're just too bad. All in all it's a good show. FOR THIS WEEK, The Alhambra Theatre presents "Rag-Baby Dolls" in two parts with the dramatic sketch, "Gipsy Love" sandwiched in between. The first portion of the musical comedy part of the program is featured with an eccentric dance of the human dolls, the Alhambra chorus maids. The opening is a concoction wherein the stars, John Mason, Dusty Fletcher, Julia Moody, Eloisa Bennett and others are introduced. John Mason, "Dusty" and Jimmie Q EARL TUCKER, better known as"Snake Hi's",receives a bountiful share of the applause nightly in Blackbirds of 1928. His ..eccentric dancing is full of quivers and thrills and one of Broadway's latest sensations. He also doubles at Connie's Inn, one of Harlem's brightest night clubs. art 10.10 ```markdown ``` Baskette next appear in the "Shell Game". "Gipsy Love", a romance of caravan life according to the program, features George Randoll, Fannie Lane, Susie Sutton and Billy Andrews. Randoll as Gerald Benedict, a man with a past, tries to prevent his daughter Salva, played by Miss Lane, from marrying Orlando (Billy Andrews), chief of the Gypsies. Miss Sutton plays the role of Gypsy Queen. Others in the sketch are Barrington Carter, who furnishes the comedy as Bartholomew Bunns; Jimmy Baskette as the horse thief, Zuna; Charles Ray as Freddie Duff and Artie Cain as Lucy Buns. Roscoe Montella, Amanda Randolf play as big part in the musical comedy halves and they, with the first named group of entertainers register well with the Alhambraites. All in all, the entertainment is good. ALHAMBRA SHOW PLAYING CINEMAS 126th St. & 7th Ave. 'GYPSY LOVE' Drama of those Strange People Who Wander Over the Earth RAG BABY DOLLS Unique Sparkling Revue BESIDES PICTURES 3-in-1 Program -- 25c, 35c, 50c The Drama Next Week AT THE STROKE OF 12 Mysterious Murder of a Political Boss The Revue Next Week "BRIGHT EYES" THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Trailing the Spotlight In more ways than one this seems to be the twilight of the colored stage. For instance, the death of Florence Mills and the decline of Gertrude Saunders left us with only one outstanding actress—Ethel Waters. Not only is there a famine of talented colored women on the stage. Even clever girls are almost as scarce as white blackbirds. Right now I can think of only one clever actress outside of the above mentioned Miss Waters, who is not only clever but talented as well. I mean Edith Wilson. After her there are no more. Producers, facing this deficiency of clever actresses, have made more or less futile efforts to remedy the condition by creating billboard stars. By a billboard star I mean a fair to middling actress who is made a star overnight by shrewd press agent work. But you cannot make a star out of an ordinary entertainer just by putting her name in electric lights. It is axiomatic among sports writers that fighters who call themselves "Young Joe Gans" or "Elmira Jack Dempsey" are invariably hams. Usually the dancing girl who calls herself "The Little Aida Walker" is in the same class. On the stage, as in other walks of life, the biggest asset a performer can possess is originality. The girl who clicks with the public is the girl with a style so peculiar to herself that it doesn't remind the public of some great actress who preceeded her. "Be yourself" should be the slogan on the wall of every performer's dressing room. It is a sad fact that while colored musicians invented jazz music white orchestras can beat them playing it forty ways to one. It was not always so. Five years ago there were several colored orchestras who could play jazz along with the best of them. I have never heard jazz played with more poetry and expression than Will Vodery's orchestra put into it in the original Plantation Revue. There were several other excellent orchestras in the racket at that time, lead by Fletcher Hendrson's and John C. Smith's. But recently white orchestras have steadily forged ahead. Today there is not a colored band in the game worthy of being mentioned in the same week with Paul Ash's band, or Paul Whiteman's or Vincent Lopez's orchestra. It's a crying shame. ...One reason why colored bands have fallen behind is because they lack cohesive organization. When jazz was a novelty one of its chief charms was the eccentricities of its improvisations. Colored musicians beat the world at that game. Each man played his own instrument as the spirit moved him and the result was wild and colorful music. But jazz has inevitably grown up. Team work has taken the place of individual excellence. But team work can only be perfected by musicians who play together a long time. This is where the colored orchestra is at a disadvantage. While white bands remain virtually intact year after year, colored bands are continually disintegrating and re-forming. Even so gifted a musician as W. C. Handy, who, if he would, could have one of the world's outstanding bands, does not keep his musicians continuously in rehearsal. The system of white band masters is to keep their organizations playing together untill their orchestras play with the precision of a single instrument. The system of colored orchestra leaders is to assemble a band for a night or a tour and then permit the various musicians to separate and join other organizations. The next time an engagement is in prospect the conductor assembles an orchestra most of whose members have never before played together. You can't win that way. Some colored conductors seem to have the happy faculty of whipping a band into excellent shape on short notice. For example. Will Vodery (mentioned above). His orchestrations for the Blackbirds are reminiscent of the old days. I wish it were possible for him to keep the same musicions playing together two or three years. After that nobody could pay them to separate. And the public would not let them. "AMERICA'S LEADING COLORED THEATRE" LAFAYETTE 7th AVE. at 132nd ST. NOW PLAYING, UP TO SUNDAY, SEPT. 16th Irvin C. Miller's 1928 Edition of "Broadway Rastus" With A Company of Fifty Entertainers FEATURE PHOTOPLAY: COLLEEN MOORE in "HAPPINESS AHEAD" NEXT WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPT. 17th Shelton Brooks New Offering, The "NIFTIES 1928" with JACK JOHNSON Former World's Heaveyweight Champion FEATURE PHOTOPLAY: "The Leopard Lady' with Jacqueline Logan * * * * * * * * * Backstage with Stagetruck IMITATORS Plagiarism on the stage is a time worn evil that has so long existed that it ceases to be an evil. In many instances imitations have become so skillful and mannerized with genius and style that they are often misconstrued as talent and ability. Oftimes imitators who render the courtesy of giving credit where it is due, are permissible and highly commended. But—the rougish thief who cunningly steals the arts and works of another and persistently hoodwinks the public is a foolish knave and when detected should be hooted with scorn. The theatrical public is a very fair and square audience, and always alert and ready to stamp its foot of shame and slander upon such vandalism. Theatre fans refuse to be blind-folded after once it gets "wise". We refer to our highly esteemed artist and friend Johnny Hudgins, in whose behalf we desire to make a loud protest usurp his natural arts and genie the world over white and colored as the original works of this tax been absent for two years, my storehouse of entertainment. Mr. Hudgins wishes to advance desire of being a gentleman to specify these robbers, but his guilty parties that drastic legal copyrights covering his work a course. protest to performers who have tried to us and genius in pantomime. The profession, and colored concede this remarkable artistry of this talented actor, and because he has two years, merciless vandals have raided his injurment. Hehes to advise through these colums that his gentleman among men makes him reluctant peers, but herewith issues a warning to the plastic legal steps will soon be taken. He has his work and he will let the law take its desire to make a loud protest to performers who have tried to usurp his natural arts and genius in pantomime. The profession, the world over white and colored concede this remarkable artistry as the original works of this talented actor, and because he has been absent for two years, merciless vandals have raided his storehouse of entertainment. Mr. Hudgins wishes to advise through these colums that his keen desire of being a gentleman among men makes him reluctant to specify these robbers, but herewith issues a warning to the guilty parties that drastic legal steps will soon be taken. He has copyrights covering his work and he will let the law take its course. Johnny Dunn, Otto Hardwick, Willie (Blue) Green, A. Richardson and John Ricks w. k. musicians who have just completed a twomonths engagement at the Ambassadeurs, Paris, France, along with a Noble Sissle production returned on the S. S. La Rochambeau, Monday. They will make a return engagement in April, 1929. Maitland and Wheelden, female boxing artists are playing a vaudeville engagement having sailed last week for Havana, Cuba, thence to Mexico City. Berry Bros. re-opened at the Cotton Club, Monday night. 5TH Sensational month AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED REVUE AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED REVUE HIT! 5TH Sensational month LEW LESLIE'S BLACK BIRDS with ADELAIDE HALL AIDA WARD WORLD FAMOUS BLACKBIRDS ORCHESTRA and JOHNNY HUDGINS fastest, funniest, & most tuneful extravaganza including the song success of the Nation..... "I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE" PRICES EVES $100 to $3.00 MATS $100 to $2.50 NO TAX LIBERTY Theatre W. 42nd St. MATS WED & SAT. EXTRA MIDNITE SHOW every THURS. GIRLS WANTED Thirty Girls Wanted For Revue Work At CLUB HARLEM 388 Lenox Avenue, Near 129th Street. APPLY DAILY AT 5 P. M. INQUIRE FOR FRANK MONTGOMERY 1930 F G. Snelson, Jr. Municipal Judge Abrams of the 54th Street Court who recently returned from a tour abroad with his daughter visited the Tattler Office and was very loud in his praise of the London edition of "Show Boat". He took great pride in speaking of the Mississippi vamps, dancing girls who are all from Harlem, and felt greatly pleased that the most unique successes of the cast was due to the colored Americans. Press reports of the opening of the Morris and Greene musical production "Just a Minute" are quite favorable, they having opened last week at the Court Square, Springfield. Mass. It moved to Boston this week for a run before coming to New York. King Kongo, Aaron and Violette, Gulfport and Brown, Anderson, Rupert Marks, and Richard. Landers; Garland and Howard, Morton and Rubinson furnished the vaudeville bill at Gibson's Standard this week in Philadelphia, Pa. --- Jacques Cartier, who was not available when "Goin' Home" went into rehearsal last month, has been engaged by Brock Pemberton to teach Clarence Redd, who plays the Senegelese, a new dance to add to his African dance number in the second act. "Goin' Home" is now in its fourth week at the Hudson Theatre. * * * Johnny Hudgins was highly congratulated on his opening with "Blackbirds of 1928" on Labor Day night. He and the charming Mildred were all smiles and thrilled when the telegraph messengers came filing past each other with the messages from Tim and Gertie Moore, Billie Cortez, THE MISSING CHILDREN AURORA—Me and My Dolls. AURORA—Me and My Dolls. Connie's Inn Girls, Mantan Moreland, Lillian Powell, Howard and Brown, Bon Ami, Adelaide Hall and hubby, Mr. and Mrs. Saul Leslie Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McClellan, George Randall, Bob Hamilton, Buddy Bradley, Billie Pierce and Freda Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Leslie, Aida Ward and Malcolm Thomas, Crawford Jackson, Sam Craig, Fannie and Doc, Bennie Butler, Joyner and Foster, Charlie Wood, Bill Robinson, Blackbirds Girls, Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., and others. Madelaine Belt of Connie's Inn returned after a two weeks' vacation with her mother (Bessie Sims) Mrs. Grafton Johnson. 1503 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, Md. She motored in her Marmon sedan and is all smiles after a wonderful time. S. H. Dudley and Martin Klein of the T. O. B. A. Circuit were in the city on business several days last week. MILLION DOLLAR BALL ROOM The Alhambra Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS HARRY PRAMPIN LAURA SCHOOL OF MUSIC Teaching Piano, Violin, Mandolin, Cornet, Tuba, Horn, Trombone, Clarinet, Saxaphone, Baritone, Voice Culture LESSONS IN THEORY OF MUSIC Practical training given to Pupils in School Band Orchestra 131 WEST 136th ST., N. Y. CITY Telephone Audubon 1987 NO COVER CHARGE Telephone: In no way connected Audubon 8952 with any other club LENOX AVENUE CLUB, Inc. 652 Lenox Ave. & 143rd St., New York A SNAPPY REVUE (Formerly DESIGNERS and CREATORS of FASHION) WILL STAGE THEIR Third Annual Fashion Show and Dance Exhibiting What The Smart Woman Will Wear At MANHATTAN CASINO Eighth Ave., at 155th St. Friday Eve., October 5th Music by JOHN C. SMITH Orchestra Revue from Small's Paradise, Cotton Club and Connie's Inn, Men Manikins from Rufus Baird Shop MODISTES: Lulu Fields Burney, Essle Ready Donawa, Harriet Waller, Mabel Whiteman, Ethel White, Hattle Lynch Jones, Frances Varick Dear, Josephine Stanley, Mary Field Strayhorn. MILLINER: Mae Howard. General Admission $1.00 Reserved Seats $1.50 Boxes $8.00 (not including admission) Loges $6.00 HEADQUARTERS FOR TICKETS: Lulu Fields Burney, 313 West 139th Street, Bradhurst 7840; Ethel Beauty Shop, 2356 Seventh Ave., Audubon 4694; Mae Howard, 133 West 140th Street, Audubon 9205; The Odessa Shop, Seventh Ave., Harlem 0935; Mary Field Strayhorn, 141 West 118th Street, University 5113. We take pleasure in announcing AMERICA'S FIRST OPERA VOODOO AMERICA'S FIRST NEGRO OPERA By H. LAWRENCE FREEMAN A NEGRO JAZZ GRAND OPERA OPENS SEPT. 10th, 1928 MATINEE SATURDAYS WITH AN EXCELLENT CAST OF 50 PEOPLE at PALM GARDEN Formerly 52nd St. Theatre 306 WEST 52nd STREET Popular Prizes: $1.00 to $2.50 Box Seats $3.00 SEATS GO ON SALE AT BOX OFFICE SEPTEMBER 4th, 1928 HUDSON Theatre, West 44th St. Eves. 8:30 Popular Prices Matinees Wed. & Sat. 2:30 "GOIN' HOME" "Another good play about the feverish life of colored folk. . . . Serious, sentimental and sensational. . . . Exciting entertainment." —Hammond, Herald Tribune. HOT-HOT-HOT! YOU AIN'T GOT! NOTHING UNLESS YOU GOT! The Snake Hip Dance! WILTON CRAWLEY'S LATEST FOX TROT SONG HIT M. J. C. IT HAS THAT WINNING MELODY! IT HAS THE PEP! IT HAS THE RYTHM! For plano sheets, vocal orchestration or a Hot dance arrangement You can phone Edgecombe 5336 or write CRAWLEY MUSIC PUB. CO., 30 West 138th Street. This song can also be secured on Okeh records Clarence Redd Thomas Moseley Seifert C. Pyle F. Barclay Trigg J. William Maxwell Page Nine Club, Inc. (For Fashion) Grand Dance In Will Wear CASINO St. October 5th Orchestra Mon Club and Fus Baird Shop Nawa, Harriet Waller, Frances Varick Dear, NER: Mae Howard. Saved Seats $1.50 () Loges $6.00 Arney, 313 West 139th Twenth Ave., Audubon 05; The Odessa Shop, 11 West 118th Street, OPERA OPERA SATURDAYS 50 PEOPLE EN T Box Seats $3.00 MEMBER 4th, 1928 Popular Prices "WE" d folk. . . Serious, ment." d, Herald Tribune. Barbara Bulgakov Ralph Cullinan Leo Bailey Charles Benjamin Fred H. Jennings Ray Giles HOT! S YOU GOT! Dance! BACK Backstage with Stagestruck IMITATORS Plagiarism on the stage is a time worn evil that has so long existed that it ceases to be an evil. In many instances imitations have become so skillful and mannerized with genius and style that they are often misconstrued as talent and ability. Oftimes imitators who render the courtesy of giving credit where it is due, are permissible and highly commended. But—the rougish thief who cunningly steals the arts and works of another and persistently hoodwinks the public is a foolish knave and when detected should be hooted with scorn. The theatrical public is a very fair and square audience, and always alert and ready to stamp its foot of shame and slander upon such vandalism. Theatre fans refuse to be blind-folded after once it gets "wise". We refer to our highly esteemed artist and friend Johnny Hudgins, in whose behalf we desire to make a loud protest usurp his natural arts and genius the world over white and colored as the original works of this tax been absent for two years, most storehouse of entertainment. Mr. Hudgins wishes to advise keen desire of being a gentleman to specify these robbers, but his guilty parties that drastic legal copyrights covering his work a course. and protest to performers who have tried to us and genius in pantomime. The profession, and colored concede this remarkable artistry of this talented actor, and because he has two years, merciless vandals have raided his attainment. He has to advise through these colums that his gentleman among men makes him reluctant peers, but herewith issues a warning to the plastic legal steps will soon be taken. He has his work and he will let the law take its desire to make a loud protest to performers who have tried to usurp his natural arts and genius in pantomime. The profession, the world over white and colored concede this remarkable artistry as the original works of this talented actor, and because he has been absent for two years, merciless vandals have raided his storehouse of entertainment. Mr. Hudgins wishes to advise through these colums that his keen desire of being a gentleman among men makes him reluctant to specify these robbers, but herewith issues a warning to the guilty parties that drastic legal steps will soon be taken. He has copyrights covering his work and he will let the law take its course. Johnny Dunn, Otto Hardwick, Willie (Blue) Green, A. Richardson and John Ricks w. k. musicians who have just completed a twomonths engagement at the Ambassadeurs, Paris, France, along with a Noble Sissle production returned on the S. S. La Rochambeau, Monday. They will make a return engagement in April, 1929. Maitland and Wheelden, female boxing artists are playing a vaudeville engagement having sailed last week for Havana, Cuba, thence to Mexico City. Berry Bros. re-opened at the Cotton Club, Monday night. 5TH Sensational month AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED REVUE ! HIT ! AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED REVUE HIT! 5TH Sensational month LEW LESLIE'S BLACK BIRDS with ADELAIDE HALL AIDA WARD WORLD FAMOUS BLACKBIRDS ORCHESTRA and JOHNNY HUDGINS fastest, funniest, & most tuneful extravaganza including the song success of the Nation... "I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE" PRICES EVES $100 to $3.00 MATS $100 to $2.50 NO TAX LIBERTY Theatre W. 42nd St. MATS WED & SAT. EXTRA MIDNITE SHOW every THURS. GIRLS WANTED Thirty Girls Wanted For Revue Work At CLUB HARLEM 388 Lenox Avenue, Near 129th Street. APPLY DAILY AT 5 P. M. INQUIRE FOR FRANK MONTGOMERY --- Friday, September 14, 1928 1930 F G. Snelson, Jr. Municipal Judge Abrams of the 54th Street Court who recently returned from a tour abroad with his daughter visited the Tattler Office and was very loud in his praise of the London edition of "Show Boat". He took great pride in speaking of the Mississippi vamps, dancing girls who are all from Harlem, and felt greatly pleased that the most unique successes of the cast was due to the colored Americans. * * * Press reports of the opening of the Morris and Greene musical production "Just a Minute" are quite favorable, they having opened last week at the Court Square, Springfield, Mass. It moved to Boston this week for a run before coming to New York. King Kongo, Aaron and Violette, Gulfport and Brown, Anderson, Rupert Marks, and Richard Landers; Garland and Howard, Morton and Rubinson furnished the vaudeville bill at Gibson's Standard this week in Philadelphia, Pa. *** Jacques Cartier, who was not available when "Goin' Home" went into rehearsal last month, has been engaged by Brock Pemberton to teach Clarence Redd, who plays the Senegelese, a new dance to add to his African dance number in the second act. "Goin' Home" is now in its fourth week at the Hudson Theatre. * * * Johnny Hudgins was highly congratulated on his opening with "Blackbirds of 1928" on Labor Day night. He and the charming Mildred were all smiles and thrilled when the telegraph messengers came filing past each other with the messages from Tim and Gertie Moore, Billie Cortez, THE AURORA—Me and My Dolls. Connie's Inn Girls, Mantan Moreland, Lillian Powell, Howard and Brown, Bon Ami, Adelaide Hall and hubby, Mr. and Mrs. Saul Leslie Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McClellan, George Randall, Bob Hamilton, Buddy Bradley, Billie Pierce and Freda Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Leslie, Aida Ward and Malcolm Thomas, Crawford Jackson, Sam Craig, Fannie and Doc, Bennie Butler, Joyner and Foster, Charlie Wood, Bill Robinson, Blackbirds Girls, Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., and others. * * * Madelaine Belt of Connie's Inn returned after a two weeks' vacation with her mother (Bessie Sims) Mrs. Grafton Johnson. 1503 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, Md. She motored in her Marmon sedan and is all smiles after a wonderful time. S. H. Dudley and Martin Klein of the T. O. B. A. Circuit were in the city on business several days last week. MILLION DOLLAR BALL ROOM The Alhambra Alhambra Theatre. 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS HARRY PRAMPIN LAURA SCHOOL OF MUSIC Teaching Piano. Violin, Mandolin, Cornet. Tuba, Horn, Trombone, Clarinet, Saxaphone, Baritone, Voice Culture LESSONS IN THEORY OF MUSIC Practical training given to Pupils in School Band Orchestra 181 WEST 138th ST., N. Y. CITY Telephone Audubon 1987 Telephone: In no way connected Audubon 8052 with any other club LENOX AVENUE CLUB, Inc. 652 Lenox Ave., & 143rd St., New York A SNAPPY REVUE Revue from Small's Paradise, Cotton Club and Connie's Inn, Men Manikins from Rufus Baird Shop MODISTES: Lulu Fields Burney, Essie Ready Donawa, Harriet Waller, Mabel Whiteman, Ethel White, Hattle Lynch Jones, Frances Varick Dear, Josephine Stanley, Mary Field Strayhorn. MILLINER: Mae Howard. General Admission $1.00 Reserved Seats $1.50 Boxes $8.00 (not including admission) Loges $6.00 HEADQUARTERS FOR TICKETS: Lulu Fields Burney, 313 West 139th Street, Bradhurst 7840; Ethel Beauty Shop, 2356 Seventh Ave., Audubon 4694; Mae Howard, 133 West 140th Street, Audubon 9205; The Odessa Shop, Seventh Ave., Harlem 0935; Mary Field Strayhorn, 141 West 118th Street, University 5113. We take pleasure in announcing AMERICA'S FIRST OPERA VOODOO AMERICA'S FIRST NEGRO OPERA By H. LAWRENCE FREEMAN A NEGRO JAZZ GRAND OPERA OPENS SEPT. 10th, 1928 MATINEE SATURDAYS WITH AN EXCELLENT CAST OF 50 PEOPLE at PALM GARDEN Formerly 52nd St. Theatre 306 WEST 52nd STREET Popular Prizes: $1.00 to $2.50 Box Seats $3.00 SEATS GO ON SALE AT BOX OFFICE SEPTEMBER 4th, 1928 "Another good play about the feverish life of colored folk. . . Serious, sentimental and sensational. . . Exciting entertainment." Hammond, Herald Tribune. HOT-HOT-HOT! YOU AIN'T GOT! NOTHING UNLESS YOU GOT! The Snake Hip Dance! WILTON CRAWLEY'S LATEST FOX TROT SONG HIT JACKSON IT HAS THAT WINNING MELODY! IT HAS THE PEP! IT HAS THE RYTHM! For piano sheets, vocal orchestration or a Hot dance arrangement You can phone Edgecombe 5336 or write CRAWLEY MUSIC PUB. CO., 30 West 138th Street. This song can also be secured on Okeh records. Clarence Redd Thomas Moseley Seifert C. Pyle F. Barclay Trigg J. William Maxwell Page Nine Club, Inc. (OR FASHION) and Dance in Will Wear CASINO st. October 5th orchestra Mon Club and fus Baird Shop Anawa, Harriet Waller, Frances Varick Dear, NER: Mae Howard. Served Seats $1.50 ) Loges $6.00 Arney, 313 West 139th twenth Ave., Audubon 05; The Odessa Shop, 11 West 118th Street, OPERA OPERA E SATURDAYS 50 PEOPLE EN T Box Seats $3.00 MEMBER 4th, 1928 Popular Prices WE" d folk. . . Serious, ment." d, Herald Tribune. Barbara Bulgakov Ralph Cullinan Leo Bailey Charles Benjamin Fred H. Jennings Ray Giles HOT! S YOU GOT! Dance! Hattors Articles published on the High Hatter's page are for the entertainment of Tattler readers. They are not intended for offense or for the settlement of personal grievances. The page is conducted by Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., well known figure in the theatrical and amusement world. Positively no items of malicious intent will be accepted. Address all communications for this section to Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., Editor of the High Hatters. The Nation's Playground was the mecca for tourists over the Labor Day week-end. Society folk from all over the country found their way to the Atlantic City bathing beaches. This will give you an idea of just how! From left to right we find TEDDY HOLDER, HERBERT JOHNSON, DR. C. C. PETIT, CECIL COBB. MR. and MRS. BOB REYNOLDS, Cleveland Ohio; MR. and MRS. GEORGE DEANE, Germantown, Pa.; EVELYN CRAWFORD-REYNOLDS, Philadelphia, Pa.; JULIEN GARRETT, New York, and LAURA BAXTER-HARRIS, Jersey City, N. J., snapped by the Tattler Staff photographer. Page Ten And can you beat this combination? Look who are in Chicago, Ill.: Addie Taitt, Wilma Mason-Greenlee, Helen Douglass and Lillian Williams. We know the Windy City shieks are being swept clean off their feet. Don't lose your head, boys. * * * The pretty hostess Betty Wilson-Blackwell is in love again. She is seen quite often on Seventh Avenue in the 144th Street block. The old love returning? The Nation's Playground was the from all over the country found the idea of just how! From left to right C. PETIT, CECIL COBB. MR. GEORGE DEANE, Germantown, JULIEN GARRETT, New York, by the Tattler Staff photographer "Tootie" Adams sailed last week on the Leviathan for Paris—when and where is a mystery. Kitty Walker-Harrison is keeping the pretty apartment in good shape. * * * Success and every good wish to Connie's new girls, Dolly McCormack, Odis Sitgraves, Vera Brackens and Mary Whecler. May you hold up the record of your predecessors with beauty, charm and poise. * * * Mae Diggs is all smiles now that she is enjoying the love of a perfectly good Daddy. Page Leroy Morris. * * * The Cotton Club girls have discovered a new rendezvous where they while away their leisure hours. I dropped in and saw this lovely party, including Hazel Coles, Carlton Jackson, Lillian Powell, Hy Curtis and Conrade Thomas. They were having a gorgeous time, and how! --- We wonder where George Stafford parks his car all the time. It seems that Dixie is constantly on his trail. 早 早 早 MILLION DOLLAR BALL ROOM The Alhambra The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. she has not been seen on the Avenoof since that fatal evening. * * * Mary Straine of Saratoga fame is back in the village, red hot and how! * * * Watch out, Shirley Abbey; Catherine will overtake your speed with the righteous Mr. Charles. We know that you have the right idea. * * * Where is Caruso, the Seventh Avenue orator? Somebody said he got put off the mecca for tourists over the Lab, their way to the Atlantic City bathing right we find TEDDY HOLDER, H. and MRS. BOB REYNOLDS, C. n, Pa.; EVELYN CRAWFORD-K. k, and LAURA BAXTER-HARRIS ner. the Monarch special train at Rochester, N. Y., and started walking home. He has not yet arrived; we hope he gets here soon. *** Mack Faust was seen coming out of a "mill," walking as straight as an arrow, with the stuff under his arm. Wonder where he was going to? The cute little brown Grace Brooks is visiting her sister in Montreal, Canada. Cookie, we know you are keeping the home fires burning. *** Ruth Walker has a "too bad" apartment. Page Richard West. It's too late now, Russell Gibson. * * * The pretty Marie Mahood is back after a delightful vacation in Chicago and Idlewild. We know she left a trail of broken hearts in her wake. She's a clever child and knows just how. 章 率 准 Leroy Tibbs and his musical sheiks are holding down their reputation at Connie's Inn with such threat-breakers as Walter Johnson and Eric Brown, the little stout boy from Steubenville, out in the lead. * * * That little red-hot baby doll, Pearl Baines, seems to get a whole lot of phone calls lately. Someone overheard her say, Hello, Cliff darling. Anyway he's a lucky lad, whoever he may be. Joe Trent certainly is crazy about the ofay mammas. Boy, you ought to live in Chicago ,where there's a better "broke." * * * The pleasingly plump Louise Cozart is back in town, now at 248 W. 154th Street. Page Billy Henderson. * * * Say, listen, Miss Joy. Just what seems to interest you and Miss Harper on the second row at the Alhambra twice a week? Tut, tut. We're looking. Speak low, if you speak love, Madelaine Belt. You know just what we mean. * * * Wilbur White is back in town after quite some absence. Boys, watch your dames, as he is a clever backbiter, and his teeth are sharp. Has anybody seen Dan Blackett? The Harlem Weekly Pictorial disappeared and he must have went along with it. The girls have been inquiring for him; they evidently miss that heavy bank roll. * * From the way the boys and girls are crowding Prof. Darling Mack's Dance Studio for private lessons, evidently it is "too bad." Looks as if everybody is getting the dance craze. Oh, well, Mack knows his stuff, that's all. Vancouver, B. C.—Hello, Tattler: abor Day week-end. Society folk thing beaches. This will give you an HERBERT JOHNSON, DR. C. Cleveland Ohio; MR. and MRS. REYNOLDS, Philadelphia, Pa.; RIS, Jersey City, N. J., snapped Just about to open a bottle of Mumm's Extra Dry with Hilda Thompson, and saying a toast to the Tattler; returning to Seattle tomorrow. Best wishes to all our friends in New York.—Maude Turner-Mapp. --- Dear Friends: Just a line about the "too bad" birthday party of Lillian Lawrence Dixon Saturday evening. Champagne flowed like water and all who were sober stayed at home. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burke, Frank Green, Harold Simmercase, Virginia Trick, Wm. Nurse, Fred Phillips, Luther Drakeford, Ardell and Elizabeth Jackson, Joe Smith, Edna Beasley, Hamilton Jones, Cary Johnson, Garland Patten and others. * * * Leon Diggs, you ought to be sure and see the play entitled "Beware of Married Women." * * * George Immerman has enlarged the dressing room for the Connie's Inn dancing, girls; in charge of the w.k. wardrobe, Mistress Mildred Creed-Hatch. We are wondering what's next. --- Billie Cain has returned after a couple weeks' visit in Chicago, Ill. She is w.k. in the Windy City and we can well imagine the thrill that the playboys had when they saw the comly Billie. 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Mrs. Alexander is the lawpartner of her popular husband, Raymond Pace Alexander. I have at last realized the value of being away from home. Little did I know that I had so many friends, that I had been missed to such an extent, that "How d' ye do's" were such happy experiences. For one night and a day I have done nothing else but answer the telephone and receive callers. To all I have declared my love for Chicago, shouted my deepest affection for its most hospitable people, and sworn that the sweetest Chicagoan hails from Kansas. Attorney, SADIE TANNER M. pride of Philadelphia and a lady Alexander is the lawpartner of Pace Alexander. Of course the "gang" got together right away. Although no one knew just when I was supposed to arrive, my "Bookie" walked in one-half hour after me; the others trailed in in due time and the talk started. We laughed, argued, dished the dirt of Wildwood, Cape May, Atlantic City, Bordentown, Highland Beach, Baltimore, Washington, New York, Canada, Pittsburgh and "Chi-kee-ge." We argued that more ground had been covered this summer than ever. The hogs we cut, the breaks we got, the new friends, the most enjoyable parties, the new expressions, the hot-t-papas, the too-bad mammas, the real get-togethers—everything was reviewed; everyone yelling at the same W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. By MISS COOLBREEZE time; and a good time was had by all Miss Ada Adeline was sincerely missed, and I still insist that the sweetest Chicagoan was raised on a farm in Kansas. ... They tell me—that both the Roadside and Stewards' have held their annual openings. The Southern Grill is presenting entertainment, I hear. I won- MOSSELL ALEXANDER, the of rare charm and ability. Mrs. her popular husband, Raymond der will its hospitality equal that of its competitors. * * * The talented Miss Reba Bowie, who has so splendidly conducted the Philadelphia page during the absence of both I. Swance and myself, knows so much about the "Quakerdelphians" and what they have been doing that I am asking her to continue. I would ask her to work overtime, you know. Yes, just the type! But here goes! *** Once more I am greeted by the many familiar faces of Philadelphiaans who have returned from their respective vacations. I would take a long, long time to tell about all of 'em, hence I will name only a few: Miss Coolbreeze, blowing in from Chicago; Miss Vashti Noorwood, heading from Highland Beach; Messrs. Frank Mitchell and Norris, returning from the Pocono Mountains; Misses Marie McDougald and "Gert" Nicholas, breezing back from Wildwood; Misses Marcia and The Alhambra The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. Louisa Davis, Gladys Hawkins, Anita Hunter, "Dot" Miller, Hazel Baxter, Helen Jones, Gladys Bowie, Dorothy Tabourne, Fannie Dieutrielle, Evelyn Weaver, Edna Loving (Yum-Yum-Yum), and Messrs. Johnnie Claxton, "Reggie" Purnell, Henry Brodgen, "Bos" Thomas, "Coy" Jones, Thomas Fagan, Edgar Stevens, Clarence Hawkins, George Amonitti, Charles Uckard and Dr. Joey-Joe, all traveling the road from Atlantic City. * * * Have you seen the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Amonitti? What's that about becoming rejuvenated—Hold on, hot papa, you've had your day. * * * "I can't look at you." Brutal frankness or innocence? Anyhow. coming from The Bostonian, it sounded cute, as Coolbreeze would say. *** I. Swanee is a great help. The beset we can get from her is interruption. What about some co-operation? * * * I'm swearing, declaring and insisting that the city of Boston produces fine young gentlemen with those honest, lovable eyes of blue. The girls take one look and run—no, not away from him but towards him. Oh, beg pardon, who is "him"? Why, Walter McClane of Harvard, of course. *** "Pinkie" Ayres was seen Sunday with Miss Pauline Freman, the owner of the Farm of Clam Trees. * * * Now, cawn't I tell you. Our own Vernard Bradley walked away with the honors of the feature two-mile race of the Knights of Columbus meet. Vernard, beating a field of twenty-five runners, is among the best of his kind in this part of the State. Oh, folks, give him some "note"; he deserves it. ☆ ☆ ☆ Mrs. Johnson, mother of Dr. Joseph Johnson, traveled from the "Old Dominion State" to visit her son. They journeyed to the Gotham City for the week end. Don't be selfish, Joe; let us see more of this sweet lady. * * * During my vacation Charlie McClane has become more handsome. His hair has become the tricky mixed gray, his eyes have a fascinating brightness and his smile is more perfect than ever. --- "De" Hawkins has been sick. We're so sorry. We wish you a speedy recovery. * * * The Ada Adeline has gone south to teach in Durham, N. C. More power to you. * * * Miss Helen Reynolds has returned to Baltimore to resume her duties of a school marm. * * * They tell me that Katharine Brown uses no discretion whatsoever as to how she displays her affection and where she declares her love. What's the matter with Boston? * * * Mayme White, secretary of the Mt. Lawn, Inc., spent the week end in Irvington. * * * Was I glad to see him? Anne Howe! Who? The mighty Shaw Taylor, popular among professional football players. Yes, he is here for two weeks. Now the fun will begin. * * * "Jimmy" Dorsey stopped in town en route to Chicago. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Pannell motored to Atlantic City. They had as their guests Dr. and Mrs. Maxwell and a visiting aunt. "Johnny" Redmond is in town. Atta PAINTMENT Sau Witturen Acclaimed by millions as the Quickest and Best to Lighten Dark Complexions DR. 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The evening was pleasantly spent in playing cards and dancing until the wee hours of the morning. Those present were Mrs. Carrie Bowens, Selika Payne, Isaiah Humphreys, Arthur Williams, Earl Payne, J. Tucker and William Smith. ```markdown ``` "Bill' Whitby has returned home from a nine weeks at Camp. He is the Monarch of all he surveys. * * * Viola Whitby, one of our popular school teachers, has returned from Maryland where she has been spending the summer. Viola is a fine girl and everybody loves her. *** Sam Green left home mysteriously without saying a word to anybody: now his mother croons to herself every night "Where is my wandering boy to-night"? ** A pretty wedding ring, a large diamond with a cluster of 12 small Acclaimed by m Quickest an Lighten Dark Now it is remarkably easy to have a lighter, lovelier, clearer skin. 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By the way, the roadster is a gift from her husband. 中 Marian Council of New York City, who has been spending some time in this city the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus T. Dabney, has returned to her home. While here Miss Council spent part of the time the guest of Miss Florrie Hicks. * * * Lula Jones has returned from Norfolk, Va., where she spent several weeks visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Anna Bland. Lotta Hussman, who has been ill for several days at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Nellie James, has returned to her home in New York City. * * * Elenor Gardiner, one of the popular members of the younger social set, has returned from Ocean City, N. J., where she has spent the summer. Miss Gardiner returns to her studies at the Hartshorn Memorial College, Richmond. * * Irma V. Harris and Aline K. Harris, the talented and promising young daughter of Mrs. Julia V. Harris, spent the past two weeks in New York City. * * * Aline Beaseley, well known in social and club circles throughout the city, has returned from a brief sojourn in Atlantic City. millions as the nd Best to Complexions amazing results, so quickly and so matchless. Get a 25c package from any toilet counter serving race people, use as directed and watch your skin clear and lighten quickly. If your dealer can't supply you, sent direct upon receipt of price. 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-384, Atlanta, Ga. PALMER'S IN ENER ATLANTIC CITY THE WESTERN WAREHOUSE THE gloom that fell pall mall over this island after Labor Day is gradually being dispelled by a weak but fading sun, and as the golden apple sinks into its wintry habitat, down below the equator, bright faces, flushed with vacation glee appear here and there. The nonchalant Lenora Scott-Goens, the pleasing Ruth West-Avant, of newly wed experience, Grace Pilgrim, the third of the family to enter the teaching profession in Atlantic City, sweet Eva Batey, and eight new teachers, Dorothy Taylor, Ethel Morgan, Frances Kinnery, Elise Speedwell, Cecelia McLeod, and Lorraine Allen, Hiawatha Hawkes make up part of known entrants. We do not say new faces altogether; some of them have been with us since time—— Elnorist Young, chief organist of very short while and resume work the Royal Theatre, has bidden us in New York. Friday, September 14, 1928 THE gloom that fell pall mall once gradually being dispelled by the golden apple sinks into its wintry bright faces, flushed with vacation nonchalant Lenora Scott-Goens, the newly wed experience, Grace Pilgrim the teaching profession in Atlantic new teachers, Dorothy Taylor, Ethan Speedwell, Cecelia McLeod, and make up part of known entrants. Were some of them have been with us since Elnorist Young, chief organist of the Royal Theatre, has bidden us goodbye. *** The Lockett-Morris Nuptials have set to rest the long wanted ceremony. Mr. Lockett is a graduate of Lincoln, and the University of Pennsylvania. Miss Morris, daughter of Dr. Morris, is a teacher in the local schools. * * * Mrs. C. W. Chambers has returned from a tour of the South. To our regret, her little daughter, Mudelyn, sustained several bad bruises when she tripped over a sewerage top. She is being cared for by Dr. Holmes. ```markdown ``` Horace Scott, son of Dr. Emmett J. Scott, was seen at the shore. The Sara Spencer Washington-Lewis's have returned from a three weeks' business trip to New York; they expect to be in the city a 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 --- 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 Miss Christine Edmunds, teacher in Camden, has returned to Philla. While here she was the guest of the Gardner Pinketts. * * * Romeo Lewis. Atlantic City High School graduate who attended Lincoln University one year, left for Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Lewis will attend the University of New Mexico, where he will study medicine. Dr. Lewis, father of Romeo, is one of the leading physicians in Alburquerque. Mr. Lewis is an Associated Negro Press correspondent: also politician of no mean ability. Irving H. Salden, Howard graduate, and University of Michigan Law Student, takes up his studies in New York. Mr. Selden, the only Colored photographer in Atlantic City, has given, through his business and commercial training, a new impetus to young Negro idealism. Known as a quiet fellow all through his school career, Mr. Selden is ever on the alert for business opportunities. Although working his way, he found time to develop an extensive photo business in Atlantic City. His leaving means that he is seeking a broader field, whereby his work in photography, and his studies may be combined. The younger business group loses a valuable asset. * * * Twenty minutes from the City-By-the-Sea, nestling among maple, spruce and pine, and sweet magnolia trees; scented with the aroma of wild flowers; banked and bedecked with evergreens, spacious lawns, colorfully escalloped with rhododendrons, dahlias, peonies, lillies and geraniums, traversed by broad streets; and populated by a thrifty populas of home owners is the town of PLEASANTVILLE. One might feel that the City-Bythe-Sea would suck up all of the activities. This is not true, many residents leave Atlantic City for the summer, only to live with nature out in Pleasantville. Among the first were the Fowlers, whose summer home is an Eldorado for the nerves. Some time ago the Solomon D. Wrights cast their anchor in Douglass Park. Their Villa and Grounds bespeak comfort. Not far away is the Nutter Estate, with its shrubs and trees, beautiful landscapes and picturesque setting. The J. J. Atkin's home also sought this exclusive section. Now comes a prominent Philadelphia whose name we are not now mentioning. \*\*\* And by-the-way, there is to be a theatre in Pleasantville, so you see our pronouncements are not exag- ALEXANDER Ain't we got fun—ELOISE SPARKS, MINOR SPARKS, WILLIE MAE DURANT and MARION DURANT—on the beach at Rockaway. erated. Since we are in P'ville, excuse the expression, let's take a peek into one or two homes. There is the Pratt home, the Byard, the Gould homes. All told, we have the things that make a community swell its chest and hold its head high. America could not, so far as rural homesteads are concerned, exhibit anything better. Some day we shall give you a more intimate glimpse into the bulwarks of the nation—Homes In Pleasantville. \* \* \* Social life this season has been just a round of parties, teas, and general good times. Of the several we mention one this week. * * * The Cora Tucker Washington. Garden Fete was a thing of rare social luxury. Amid profuse flowers, pretty card tables, favors, a happy gathering, cooling, soothing refreshments, all lavishly given over to enjoyment by South Jer- sey's noted Poltical and Social leader, the indefatigable Cora Tucker Washington. As guests we have: Mrs. Cleveland G. Waites, the one and only Elnora Lampkin, her sister, Mrs. Bridgeford of Keystone, W. Va., Mrs. Henry Davis, Mrs. Taylor, the James H. Moss' John H. Washington, making up some of Pleasantville's and Atlantic City's guests. * * * Out of town: Harvey Kelly, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. B. Howard, Mrs. Blanche Duckery, Phila., Mr. S. Moton, nephew of Hon. Robt. R. Moton, Dr. and Mrs. Harlan Cuff; Miss Sylvia Carter (Wilmington), Mrs. Viola Jackson, Mrs. Philip II. Butler, Mrs. Marian Miller, Dr. T. C. Smith, Miss Rachel A. Hudson (New York), Miss Marian Hendricks, and Dr. Wells, all of Washington. * * * The Labor Day Program included Mrs. M. Singleton, Miss Sullivan, Mrs. Simpson, Mr. Nelson, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. B. Howard, Mrs. Blanche Dickery, all of Phila. Many guests of the previous Friday were present. * * * During the day, Mrs. Camille B. Warren and children, Louis and Cora Bayton Henry were visitors from Symra, Del. Later Miss Florence Johnson and Miss Inda Handy were seen with the group from Delaware. * * * Miss Vivian Greenidge of Trenton was summer guest of her cousin, Miss Marion Greenidge, 1300 Columbia Avenue. *** Rev. J. G. Lassiter of the first Baptist Church, Hartford, N. C., will be received the third Sunday in September. At this time the church will be in the midst of a great rally. We remind you that for some time Mt. Pleasant has been making preparation for this day. Rev. Lassiter is a brother of Dr. Lassiter of Pleasantville. The Women's Auxiliary of the Men's Club are staging a What-Is-It Program on Friday night, Sept. 14. Proceeds for rally. Although without a pastor for some time, Mt. Pleasant is still discharging her obligations to the community. She bids fair to raise the torch of religious light high unto the Heavens. Come One! Come All! CHAMBERSBURG By WILLIAM G. BROWN Labor Day in the "Old Burg" was kinda' slow, but the "Lizzies" began to hum during the evening. Yes there were many places to go. Some went to Harrisburg, some to Bedford and others to Hagerstown, and from all reports everybody had a good time. * * * Mr. and Mrs. John E. Posey and a party of friends motored to Harrisburg. They said they had a too bad time while in the Burg, and didn't get home until the wee hours in the morning. * * * Seems as though we just couldn't get the dope on the "Parties" that spent the evening across-the-line but one that was in the "Party" was overheard to say: "We sure had a stamping down good time and the old Town-Clock was striking five when we pulled into town." For Quick Service Day or Night CALL A Community Taxi Office and Stand: 1704 Arctic Avenue PHONE MARINE 9469 Rates: For 1 or 2 Persons, $.50 Each Additional, $.25 PACKARD CARS Page Thirteen Scott Lee and Maryellen Tasker and the Wm. D. Browns motored to Bedford to attend the Elks' Dance at Hendersons Park. Say "Gang" let me tell you this. When you get the chance to hear the music of The Mid-Night-Bell-Hops from Cumberland, Md. it will be just too bad. Watch for date. It won't be long now. * * * We are glad to see our Little Pal, Hayes Robinson, out again after being on the sick list for the past six weeks. With all the sickness, he never lost that little smile. He was seen on the "Bottom" the other day giving the hello to his many friends. Now take it easy for awhile, old Scout. * * * Well, I would like to give you a little news from the "Gang" in Atlantic City. Saw "Little" Mary Pinns, and let me tell you she looks just too cute on her job. She sent hello to the "Bunch". Met the old reliable "Bud" Wells on the beach. He says he will put his application for a Beach Guard in soon. If you want to find "Bud" just go down to No. Carolina Ave. Beach and there you will find him. --- Now that we are getting some good news in the "Tattler" let me have your order for the "Tattler". I only sell as per ordered. Ageut for the "Tattler", Wm. D. Brown, 266 South Water Street. Suma-Dore Japanese Creations Newly Discovered Toilet Preparations of Miraculous Merit Reveal Nature's Wonder Work A trial will convince the most skeptical minds. SUMA-DORE Queen Complexsion Powder SUMA-DORE Hair and Scalp Tonic SUMA-DORE Medicinal Shampoo SUMA-DORE Vanishing Purifier SUMA-DORE Cleansing Beautifier MILITARY AGENTS WANTED LIBERAL COMMISSIONS Harlem Sales Service 2296 SEVENTH AVE. Phone EDGecombe 6661 MILLION DOLLAR BALL ROOM The Alhambra The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 126th Street. Watch for opening date. WELL WE HAD A PURTY GOOD TIME-DIDN'T WE? YEP. PURTY GOOD. WHAT DID YOU SAY YOUR ADDRESS WAS-MADAM? 762 ST. NICHOLS AVE. GOOD NIGHT. GOODNIGHT. WHAT KIND OF DAMES ARE THOSE YOU BRING ME? SOCIETY GIRLS. HERE AFTER BRING ME A PLAIN JANE. IF THAT'S WHATS. GOING TO HAPPEN WE QUIT EACH OTHER. St. Elmer CHICAGO CHIC Dear Tattler: The name of the Chicago "Mystery Girl" is Miss Marion Shaw, formerly of Philadelphia. Yours truly, ISAAC W. REID, 1234 S.22nd St., Philadelphia, Pa. Before the Footlights By PLAYBOY Pleasant days, cool evenings, children in school, new shows opening up. Now is the time, the grown ups attend the theatre as Shakspeare said, "The Play is the Thing". Vacations are over, the social season is dull, so more people than ever turn to the theatre for their amusement in the evening. And the Theatres have some very good offerings. The following are what the Theatres on the Southside are presenting. *** At Regal this week Thomas and his wife Carol Chilton are bringing the house down with their fancy dance steps. The popular song bird, Revela Hughes, is winning the hearts of every one with her sweet songs. The whole show is an exceptional good one. It is titled "Monte Carlo" and Fess Williams with his boys keep the show pepped up from begining to end. Of course our old friend Garbage is not to be out done, he introduces some new comedy which goes over good. The feature picture "The Garden of Eden" starring the incomparable Gorinne Griffith is extremely interesting. Sammy Williams at the grande organ plays many popular numbers which the audience sings with much zeal. The overture "Song of Long Ago" played by the Regal Symphonic Orchestra under the direction of Dave Peyton brings reminiscence of by gone years. Frivolities of 1928 is playing at the New Willard Theatre. Minta Cato formerly of "Rang Tang" is starring in this production, supported by a strong cast. The show is a fast Musical Revue and Miss Cato carries away all the honors with her pleasing personality and clever work. *** The Metropolitan Theatre is the first theatre on the Southside to follow the latest trend of the times by installing a vitaphone. Last week the management let Erskine Tate and his Celebrated Orchestraa go. Of course the patrons of the Metropolitan will miss Erskine and his boys but the Met. management believes in progress and could not let sentiment stay in the way of business. The feature picture of the week is "The Toiler" a sensational story of the coal mines. At the Vendome Theatre they WELL WE HAD A PURTY GOOD TIME-DIDN'T WE? X.EP. PURTY GOOD. have been showing the Tunney- Heeny right picture and the "Way of the Strong". *** At the Grand Theatre Joe Simms has been presenting "Pullman Porters" a side splitting comedy featuring Billy Simpson and Chick Delotch, supported by a real Jazzy chorus. * * * At the Mongram Theatre Harry Brock, Clarence Hargrove, and Gus Gould have been putting over some very good vaudeville acts for the past week. BACK STAGE (Continued from Page 9) Caroline Bagley, author of the recently published book "My Trip Through Egypt and the Holy Land" will be the guest speaker in the Negro Achievement Hour under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association, Charlton Avenue Branch, Brooklyn, N. Y. This program will be broadcast through WABC on Friday, September 14, at 11 to 12 p. m. This marks the thirty-fourth hour in the series arranged by "Who's Who In Colored America." In this hour, Mrs. Bagley, considered the most extensive woman traveler of the Race, will talk on some intimate experiences while abroad. The Y. M. C. A. program has been arranged by E. B. Weatherless, Director of the Department of Service and Activities. He is the son of Nelson E. Weatherless, head of the Science department in the public shools of Washington, D. C. Among the musical features will be renditions by the Brooklyn Choral Club, Miss Andres L'ndsay, and Mr. Waters, soloist of the Club. * * * Ollie Burgoyne w.k performer is now hostess at her new tea room, 142 West 129th Street. She is being greeted by members of the profession. * * * Juanita Brown and Lovie Austin are producing a new show for the Majestic Circuit, now in rehearsal at the Lafayette Hall. * * * Mrs. Rosa Huggs, 200 West 148th Street, mother of A. B. De Coma thaire of Porgy, Harry S. Huggs, Walker Wilkerson and Mrs. Arinita Gordon departed this life Sunday morning. The Tattler joins her relatives and friends in mourning their loss. She was a faithful mother and was blessed in having her children at her bedside. * * * Sala Smith, baritone and drummer, has recently joined C. Luckeythe Roberts Society Entertainers. The new combination consists of Lucky himself, A. A. Haston, recently of London, England, Elmer Harrell of Boston, Mass. and Mr. Smith. Send all News to Peggy Demison, Chicago Correspondent, 5634 Prairie Ave. Phone Norma 4881. "Runnin' Wild" is playing at the Mason Theatre, Los Angeles, Cal., with the following cast: Gertrude Saunders, Lottie Gee, Edith Spencer, Broomfield and Greeley, Cliff and Radcliffe, Amon Davis and Gallie de Gaston, including a company of seventy-five. * * * Bessie Smith in "Steamboat Days" is at the Elmore, Pittsburgh, Pa. * * * Josephine Hall, well known soloist of Cotton Club, completed screen and movietone tests at the Metro-Golywyn-Mayer Studios very creditably last week. * * * George and Mary Lynch, better known as the bronze Gilda Gray, scored a big week at the Standard, Philadelphia, Pa. * * * It is with regret that we learn that the apartments of Edith Wilson, Lena Wilson and Shrimp Jones, well known performers, were completely destroyed by fire that gutted the building at 1948 Seventh Avenue recently. Several thousands of dollars in furnishings, etc. are a complete loss. ☆ ☆ ☆ Eddie Lemons, Olive Lopez and Company, Frivolities of 1928 of the Majestic Circuit, opened at the New Williard Theatre, Chicago, Ill. * * * Black Carl w.k. stage manager and veteran showman was called to Boston, Mass. recently at the request of Mrs. Jas. Allen (white) who presented him with a gold watch that she purchased from him. This watch was originally presented him by the members of the Hogans Minstrels at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. January 27, 1900. The Company became stranded and Black Carl brought them back to the U. S. He is now wearing the watch with great pride. Ferdinand Visits the South (Continued from Page 3) honey, this is not Ethel," and I felt like crying. Glad it was not Ethel—I would have been detained in the drying out process of Philadelphia. Well, you can say what you please, New York is the metropolis of the whole bunch. Hope that Mr. Purvis got back safe from Chicago and Canada. At least—sober. The rain was an important factor in my getting plenty of rest and sleep. They say that the girls of Gloucester Point just will not quit. I can't say, because it rained the three days that I was there. Hope that the Hudson coach got back safely from Danville. I hear that Dave Martin of the Bronx is back in camp of the soldiers—that is indeed good news. Page Dr. P. M. Rountree of 145th Street. FERDINAND. 62 T. HOLS VE. 762 GOOD NIGHT. GOODNIGHT HIGH HATTERS (Continued from Page 10) Ethel Sheppard-Johnson has returned from her vacation at Atlantic City. And the time she had and how! * * * Billie Bow says she is very sorry for those who are worrying about her love affairs; she is perfectly satisfied. ```markdown ``` Why all the rustling to Chicago? The Windy City sheiks seem to have set quite a pace for the Harlem girls. After all that was said and done it was only Alma Smith who made the trip and laid the old blade away. * * * The pretty little blonde of Blackbirds is singing the melodious tune, "I must have that man," even though the college lad, Sol Johnson, Jr., is leaving Saturday for his annual convention at Bates, in Maine. * * * Pray tell us, July Moses, what kind of a boy friend is Ernest Pierce. He didn't take you home after the midnight ramble. I'd give him the "air" for such rude unfaithfulness. *** Now that the charming Nunez sisters are back in Harlem the junior social strata will probably enter upon its fall activities. Oh, yes, and the popular Eloise Walker is back with considerable sunburn. ★ ★ ★ Stella Nolan is entertaining her friend, Florence Snowden, one of those tantalizing D. C. school teachers, while on a motor trip here with her boy friend, Raymond Savoy, also of D. C. fame. * * * Dorothy Conyers must have had a righteous time Labor-daying it at Atlantic City. * * * Bertylle Williams, the charming school teacher of Augusta, Ga., radios that she arrived home and is now enjoying sweet dreams of the many wonderful times she enjoyed in Harlem this past summer. Regards to all. * * * The "Snake Hips" is certainly holding his spot in Blackbirds. We hope that when the show goes to Boston and Philadelphia next month he will do the same. Probably the Quakers and Puritans may become a little shocked. *** Lillian Thomas, Victor Lloyd and Lillian Howard made up a swell-looking party at Blackbirds midnite ramble. They enjoyed certain things in the show immensely. * * * Say, Marone Ramey, now that Thelma Delores has gone, don't allow Mildred Dixon to use you any more than before. What you sow you may reap. Earl Grey, master ef the ivories, we know that Louise Cooke is your weakness, and from all indications you seem to be first, last and always. Atta boy! Margaret Simms, it is difficult to know at what moment love begins; it is less difficult to know that it has begun. How about this, Jimmy Moore? Who loves too much, hates in the like extreme, David Robinson. Mae Barnes has another love, so you had rather take care. WHAT KIND OF DAMES ARE THOSE YOU BRING ME? SOCIETY GIRLS. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER 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. 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CENTRAL AVENUE Oklahoma City, Okla. SOMETHING NEW The "Million Dollar Ball Room" to open for you after extensive alterations and decorations. The Alhambra At Seventh Avenue & 126th Street Will open on or about 1st of October. Everything modern and up-to-date. Watch for grand opening. Books now open. The Alhambra Ball Room 2110-2118 Seventh Avenue, N. Y. C. Friday, September 14, 1928 YONKERS By CURTIES RUTH, Contributor The hopes of many persons in and about the city were fully realized last Friday and Saturday evenings when Lincoln Lodge No. 17, K. of P. staged the annual block party and dance on Culver Street. The threatening rains kept a few people away on the first night, but on Saturday the entire block was crowded. The old reliable Melody Dance Orchestra was on hand, played remarkably well, and satisfied all. A great surprise came about 11 p. m. on Saturday when it was announced that the attraction of the evening would be a boxing exhibition bewteen Jack McCraig (165 lbs.) and Wendell Willis (145 lbs.). Both of the boys have been making great progress in the fistic game here in Yonkers and are promising material. Stanley Morris was referee of this four round bout while the reporter, Curties Ruth, was the timekeeper. It was just one big evening of merrymaking and fun. *** First Private James Richardson of Company K. No. 369th Infantry, N. Y. N. G., left Sunday for training at Camp Smith, Peekskill, N. Y. Mrs. Carrie V. Richardson has returned to her home after taking her mother, Mrs. Ellin Upsher, to the southland. * * * Sunday, September 2, was a big day at Bethany A. M. E. Church. The pastor, Rev. C. W. Walton, had the Suffolk Jubilee Singers to render a musical program after which Rev. Towns preached an able sermon. * * * The district conference will be held at Bethany A. M. E. Church beginning September 12 to the 14 in their new church on the corner of Maple and Waverly Street. Sister churches are cordially invited to attend. *** Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bright of Nepperhan were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ellis of Amsterdam, N. Y. on a motor trip to Wilmington, Del. Labor Day. Miss Rosetta Davidson is spending a short vacation at Sheepshead Bay as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hyland Jackson. *** On Thursday afternoon, September 6 a luncheon was given by Mrs. S. J. Ruth in honor of her daughter, Miss Ola, who left on Saturday evening for Virginia State Normal accompanied by her cou- How To Stop All Perspiration And Other Body Odors A new discovery, by the Dr. FRED Palmer Laboratories, gives to you a harmless, stainless, easy-to-apply preparation for removing perspiration and other body odors. Go 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. 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Ruth entertained on Thursday and Friday last week, her uncle, Mr. Emanuel Owens of Norfolk, Va. and his daughter, Miss Dorothy, now of New York City, who had just returned from an extensive tour in Canada and upper New York State. * * * On last Sunday the local preachers' union had its meeting at Mamaroneck, N. Y. Mrs. Elizabeth Graham of Yonkers was elected to the presidency of this union. On August 30th the good stork brought happiness in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mann of 378 Riverdale Avenue, a bouncing baby girl, Doris. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. On Wednesday evening last Mrs. Lulu Porter gave a party in honor of the Misses Ola Ruth and her cousins, Dorothy and Gladys Wyatt, who left Saturday for Virginia State Normal. A lively time was had by all. Among the guests present were: Grace Porter, Helen Wilson. Mathilda Brooks, Esther Crier Edward Owens, Stanley Griffin, William Jackson, Robert Allen and Curties Ruth. On Monday evening, August 27. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ross of Nepperhan Heights entertained a few friends in honor of their sons. Guests were: Hazel Lee of Newark, N. J., Julia M and Helen Rivers of Atlanta, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jones Hazel Homer. Rhina Dairs, H. H. Mahols and Jack C. Morgan. SYRACUSE By WILLIAM H. JACKSON The regular fall meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be held next Sunday afternoon at the Bethany Baptist Church at 4 p. m. sharp. There will be a special program of music and speaking, and the Rev. R. A. G. Foster of the People's A. M. E. Zion Church, will deliver the principal address. * * * The second annual dance given by Shabao Temple No. 3, Dramatic Order, Knights of Omar, K. of P., held at Syracuse Boys' Club Monday, September 3, in the large hall was well attended. Out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wright and Mr. James Ward of Watertown, N. Y. The spacious hall was beautifully decorated in red, blue and yellow, the front balcony with a design in large letters Do-Ko and rear balcony with K. of P., which attracted much attention and added in making it a splendid success. Every colored family in Syracuse should be proud of the splendid privilege that is offered every boy in this city and their parents should see that they grasp the opportunity. Mr. W. M. Roe who is in charge will be glad to meet you. Committees of arrangements: L B. Slater, Grand Mogul; W. W. Roe, Jess Perkins, and Eli Spruel. Refreshments: John F. Depuy, S. D. Slater, H. Benn and W. H. Robinson. Entertainment: A. L. Ames, James Foy, John Timmons and W. R. Lippins. Guests of honor: L. J. Alexander, Supreme Potentate; W. A. Taylor of Ithaca, M. Davis of Binghamton and Edward Johnson of Syracuse. Bennings orchestra furnished music for the occasion. The funeral of Miss Mamie Young who lives at 713 S. Townsend Street, was held from the lawn Cemetery. * * * Mr. C. A. Bain, proprietor of the Bain's Grocery and Meat Market of Miami, Fla., is now visiting Syracuse. Mr. Bain, no doubt in the near future will make Syracuse Saw "Billy' Pinns and Madam ducking in and out of the surf. Had quite a chat with both of them. They will see you in the Spring. Maxine is expecting to leave for New York soon. She is going to get a nice apartment there and when the "Gang" comes to the Big City she wants you to look her up. They will see you in the Spring. Thelma Bailey and Jeannett Jenkins attended the dance at the Chestnut Street auditorium in Harrisburg on Monday night. Henry Maddox, it wouldn't do to tell if that old Pierce-Arrow could talk. Oh, boy! Lady Nicotine See Ricardo Landez I have discovered a new thrill. Not that discovering thrills is anything new for me. I am just the type that would. (Uncurl your noses). But be that as it may, Recardo Landez is worthy of a few extra heart beats. I found him at the Lafayette Theatre dressed as a Mexican Bad man and playing the villain in a Sam Manning comedy. He was so handsome that I made a special trip backstage to find out his name. * * * And my efforts were not unrewarded. The next week he called at my office and did I pump him. I found out that he is not only handsome—slim, fair, with bluish grey eyes, light brown hair and a marvelous nose, but also broken out with S. A. And moreover, there is something shy and very appealing about him. Oh, well, we'll let that drop. * * * He was born in Barcelona, his mother's home and educated in London, but is quick to tell you that he is a West Indian and is justly proud of his father, Sir Gaston Johnson, K. C., the mayor of Port au Spain, Trinidad. His story is the old tale of a romantic boy who was lured away from the dullness of Law by the Stage. At the age of eighteen he was graduated from Stoneyhurst, one of England's finest Catholic colleges and entered Queen's College, Oxford, as a law student. After two years he deserted his books to join the Courtney Company, which was then doing Shakespearean repertoire at the Drury Lane and Old Vie Theatres, as a juvenile lead. Then he got the New York Bug. Some misguided soul had told him countless fairy tales of the Americans where fame and fortune awaited one at every corner. But the handsome Ricardo soon discovered that New York is a hard and too tight city and disappointment followed thick and fast. He tried his hand with the Ida Anderson players but the temperamental Ida soon went on the rocks. Then he got a break on Broadway and rehearsed the delightful part of the Spanish gentleman of leisure in Mae West's Diamond Lil. However, the jinks was still on him and an attack of pneumonia prevented him from opening. About this time, the idea of returning home occured to him. But he couldn't give up the stage. He played the week with Sam Manning and is now in the wilds of Jersey in a company with the naughty name of Speed Demons Getting Hot. We wish him luck. He should never be a lawyer. He should always play romantic parts, wear intriguing clothes, and delight the female of the species. He was born to be admired, adored and spoiled. The stage is his atmosphere. May he fulfill his destiny. (And here's hoping that you, gentle reader, get an opportunity to see him). Page Fifteen TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL HOWARD-LINCOLN FOOTBALL GAME Thanksgiving Day SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1928 The Interstate Tattler's $500.00 Queen of the Classic" POPULARITY CONTEST T PRIZE, $200.00 And All Expenses Paid To The Howard-Lincoln Football Game.* UND PRIZE, $125.00 And All Expenses Paid To The Football Game.* D PRIZE, $75.00 And All Expenses Paid To The Football Game.* : The expenses include the round trip railroad fare, hotel nightseeing tours during the three day visit to the Capitol, Lyon, D. C. Addition to the three major prize winners, every girl in fifty subscriptions will be taken to the game on tattler train with all expenses paid, including hotel bill two days. HOWARD-LINCOLN FOOTBALL GAME Thanksgiving Day THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1928 The Interstate Tattler's $500.00 "Queen of the Classic" POPULARITY CONTEST FIRST PRIZE, $200.00 And All Expenses Paid To The Howard-Lincoln Football Game.* SECOND PRIZE, $125.00 And All Expenses Paid To The Football Game.* THIRD PRIZE, $75.00 And All Expenses Paid To The Football Game.* *Note: The expenses include the round trip railroad fare, hotel bill and sightseeing tours during the three day visit to the Capitol, Washington, D. C. In addition to the three major prize winners, every girl bringing in fifty subscriptions will be taken to the game on the Tattler train with all expenses paid, including hotel bill for the two days. $100.00 in Club Prizes club may enter a candidate for the contest or support candidate by agreement. Three prizes will be awarded clubs whose entries are among the first three winners. First Club Prize will be Fifty Dollars; Second Prize, Five Dollars and Third Prize, Fifteen Dollars. Any club may enter a candidate for the contest or support any candidate by agreement. Three prizes will be awarded to the clubs whose entries are among the first three winners. The First Club Prize will be Fifty Dollars; Second Prize, Thirty-Five Dollars and Third Prize, Fifteen Dollars. Rules Governing the Contest intest starts officially Monday. September 24th and will end on November 24th, 1928. Only girls eighteen or over in New York, Philadelphia or the State of New Jersey can compete. Yeee of the Inter-State Tattler or any member of her family is the contest. Winners will be decided according to the number of votes said votes being represented by ballots issued in exchange for subscription. In the event that more than one person receives a number of votes necessary to win, each tying contestant will be the prize tied for. Options may be secured anywhere by the contestant or her votes are free with subscription. Votes cannot be purchased. Not transferable. One contestant cannot withdraw and give The contest starts officially Monday, September 24th and will end Saturday, November 24th, 1928. Only girls eighteen or over in New York City, Philadelphia or the State of New Jersey can compete. No employee of the Inter-State Tattler or any member of her family can enter the contest. Prize winners will be decided according to the number of votes obtained, said votes being represented by ballots issued in exchange for every subscription. In the event that more than one person receives the same number of votes necessary to win, each tying contestant will be awarded the prize tied for. Subscriptions may be secured anywhere by the contestant or her agents. Votes are free with subscription. Votes cannot be purchased. Votes are not transferable. One contestant cannot withdraw and give her votes to another person. Should a contestant withdraw from the contest her votes will be cancelled. The Tattler will not recognize any statement or promise made by Contestant solicitor or agent varying from the rules published through the columns of the Tattler. It must be agreed by Contestant that Contestant is responsible for all money collected, and that she will make full report of all money on hand at least once each week or on demand. In case of any error or inaccuracies, typographical or otherwise, neither the Tattler or the Contest editor shall be held responsible, except to correct same. How the Votes Will Be Credited Subscription Books Can Now Be Had At The The Inter-State Tattler 2296 SEVENTH AVENUE Enter Now Don't Delay THE Inter-state Tattler plans another big popularity contest in response to the demands made by many young ladies who were unable to compete in the great "New York to Paris" contest of last June, July and August, and which was won by Miss Alma Smith of the spectacular theatrical production, "Show Boat". In this contest the Tattler gave away $1,200 in cash prizes, to the five winners. Second to the "Show Boat" popular favorite, Alma Smith, was another Smith, a Majorle, one of the big city's social lights. And then came the Misses Rosey Swain, Dennis McClennan and Mae Brown. This contest was the talk of the big town. It took the city by storm and proved one of the most popular contests ever staged by a weekly publication. Then came the big event, a sort of a climax, the "Bon Voyage Party" at the Savoy, where some 2,000 people came to acclaim and pay homage to the Tattler winners. It was sure some night, a night of nights and one of the biggest if not the biggest social event of the season. Now this "Queen of the Classic Contest" has been an established contest with the Tattler. It's undoubtedly one of the most eventful, one of the most colorful, interesting contests that could be run. Unfortunately, conditions prevented the contest being run last year. And, in a measure, we feel that these two contests, first our "New York to Paris" and now the "Queen of the Classic" contests will atone for our failure to run the "Classic Contest" last year. This contest gets its name from the annual football game between our two foremost universities., Howard and Lincoln. This annual thrilling gridiron battle, called the "Football Classic" between our two most popular schools, has attracted the cream of the Aframerican society world as well as lovers of athletics and collegiate sports. Thousands travel from the four corners of the good old U. S. A. to attend these games held, first one year at Washington, D. C. and the next at Philadelphia, Pa. In short, the annual Thanksgiving Football Game between these two illustrious institutions is a gigantic social affair that draws the best people from the four corners of the states in a sort of "Homing Party". "Fess" Williams and Lloyd Scott's Boys To Reopen at Savoy NEXT Friday Night, September 14th, the Savoy Ballroom will celebrate their third annual "Grand Fall Opening" with the welcoming "Home Again" of "Fess" Williams "Royal Flush Orchestra" and Lloyd (Great) Scott's "Bright Boys". In addition to this splendid array of musical entertainers, the "Novelty Syncopators", one of the best female bands in America, will be an added attraction. ★ ★ ★ These ten fascinating musical maids will be the special feature for one nite (the opening nite) only. They come here with a reputation of being the best female dance orchestra in the states and come here with the determination of "Showing" that all the nice things that have been said about them are true. With the season now in full swing the Savoy Ballroom is again interjecting original features in each night's program. These features serve to add a touch of happiness and expectancy to your visit and presents many opportunities to make an evening's visit there chock full of joy. The management has evolved a unique method of making each night of the week completely different from the others. MONDAY NIGHT is "Waltz Night" and to all lovers of an exclusive atmosphere and entrancing environment Monday night will have a special appeal. TUESDAY NIGHT is the regular meeting of the Four Hundred Club. This night is devoted to members of the Four Hundred Club with special contests, entertainment, and surprises. There are no dues Now thousands of girls have longed to attend these big momentous affairs but fortune has never smiled upon them. So, when the Tattler first proposed a contest with such a trip as the reward, what more natural than scores of ycung girls entering the race for popularity honors? The contest this year will be run on even more liberal lines than ever before. The prize money will total $500.00 and in addition to that, every girl who brings in fifty or more subscriptions, whether she is a prize winner or not, will be taken to the game with all expenses paid coming and going. First prize this year will be Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00 in gold); second prize, Seventy-Five Dollars, ($75.00) and all expenses of each of the three prize winners will be paid to and from the game including railroad fare, hotel and board for the three days with sightseeing excursions in and about the city of Washington, D. C., where the game will be staged this year. Each contestant can enlist the aid of services of a club, fraternal organization, church or group of friends. To the club supporting the first prize winner, a banner and fifty dollars in gold will be awarded; to the second prize winner, the club will get fifteen dollars in cash. The contest will officially start, Monday, September 4th and will end Saturday, November 24th. Subscription books will be ready next Thursday, September 20th and can be had at the Tattler office, 2296 Seventh Avenue any time after that date. Rules governing the contest will be published next week. to members of the Four Hundred Club. WEDNESDAY NIGHT is the running of the sensational Savoy Derby which is New York's newest and most thrilling horse race. THURSDAY NIGHT is Vaudeville Night with famous celebrities and stars, the show being staged personally by Leonard Harper. FRIDAY is Club Night. SATURDAY is Revue Night with a full show, girls, principals, and costumes, also staged by Leonard Harper. SUNDAY AFTERNOON is the famous Opportunity Contest, three orchestras and twelve hours of continuous dancing. A new innovation recently inaugurated at the Savoy Ballroom on Wednesday nights is the "Savoy Derby", New York's newest and most thrilling horse race. To lovers of the "race track" the "derby" will have a magnetic attraction, to those who do not visit the "track" this new horse race will provide a real thrill as the horses run their race over the long canvas "track". To see the "Savoy Derby" on Wednesday nights is to enjoy a very pleasant evening. Negro Composer Completes Tremendous Task H. Lawrence Freeman, the only Negro composer listed in The American Opera and Its Composers", is about to present an opera, of which he has written both the words and music himself. Not only has he done this but Prof. Freeman has also gathered and trained the entire company of thirty colored artists and the 21-piece orchestra. The magnitude of this undertaking is not easily realized, but it has been a work far greater than most would attempt. Note: This column is a medium through which persons may be introduced to congenial companions. No names will be published. Letters enclosing a stamp will be forwarded to persons for whom they are intended. The Tattler does not assume responsibility for the good faith of correspondents. Address Jackle Nobile, Editor of Lonesome Hearts Column. Inter-State Tattler. "If you had no one near you Who would try to cheer you, You'd be lonesome, too." We have with us yet a modest young man. How refreshing! "Dear Jackie: In your column of Sept. 7, you have a letter that interests me very much; the one from the tall, slender lady of twenty-six. I can answer to all the requirements but the last—I am not good looking and wouldn't admit it anyway. The best anyone ever said about me was 'mainly looking.' "But I am American, single, brown-skinned, have a good job, twenty-nine years old and fed up on gold diggers. To me, character and reputation are greater assets than looks, so, if you will forward my letter to your correspondent, perhaps she will waive the last requirement and answer." * * * Some of our girls are great sticklers for formality. The little Miss whose letter appears below insists upon proper credentials before meeting the strange young man. "Kindly inform the gentleman who wrote last week for a girl of twenty or twenty-five years old that I am just waiting for his photo and a letter of introduction from you. "I am twenty years old and willing to share responsibility if my interest is reciprocated. I am also in business, hence I am prepared to assume the responsibilities of a co-worker." * * * If at first you don't succeed, try several times more. "Dear Miss Jackie: I am in hopes that my second letter will bring to me the response of the Southern Miss whose letter appear in your column of August 31st. "I am sure that I can qualify as a sweetheart and that she is the type for me, as I am of Spanish descent and I seem to get along best with Southern girls. "I trust that you won't consider me annoying as this is the second letter I have written to you. But the truth is—I am lonesome; lonesome for the type of girl above mentioned. "Hoping that I may be successful in my second endeavor, I am etc." * * * A real Lonesome Heart sends us this message from a real lonesome place. "I have been a constant reader of the Tattler for some time and how I ever over-looked your column, I don't know, but I will say that since I found it, I appreciate it greatly. I think it is wonderful for you to carry on a work which brings joy and gladness to others. I only hope that I am on the right road to happiness myself by writing you this letter. It may mean worlds of good to me in the future. "It would be a delight to meet some nice girl with affectionate loving ways; one that understands how to treat a man who would show her all the courtesy he possibly could. I should like her to be around eighteen or twenty-one years of age and want her to understand that I intend to live my life over again in a different manner and forget the past. "I hope she will not hold it against me because I am in prison. She can depend on me to do everything that I can for her. I can soon leave here and it would be a joy to have some one to correspond with that I can hear from regularly." MILLION DOLLAR BALL ROOM The Alhambra The place for the elite, atop of the Alhambra Theatre, 7th Ave. & 128th Streat. Watch for opening date. The Colored Railway Workers of America Jean Stannard, formerly crack waiter on The Congressional, and Broadway Ltds. Penna: R. R.'s finest trains, has been appointed demonstrater at the new school for cooks, waiters, and pantrymen at Sunnyside Yards. Jean Stannard, formerly and Broadway Ltds. Penna, pointed demonstrater at the pantrymen at Sunnyside Yard. Chef Justin Bell, of Bro has promised a message to Tattler.. The boys are waiting. Mr. Samples of the Pull article on Pullman conditions. Dining Car employees su quota of Penna. R. R. stock, workers of that company. mended. This Department received of Penn. D. C. Dept. thanking cooperation. The Tattler feel of all railway systems will do editor of this page, as he will aid greatly in eliminating exists at present. Photographs of schools per next week. The hearty response department is highly appreciative worthy of your continuance. The grievance committee of Employees is working on a set of conditions. The men are anxious body. Chef Justin Bell, of Brotherhood of Dining Car Employees has promised a message to the men in an early issue of the Tattler.. The boys are waiting for you Brother Bell. Mr. Samples of the Pullman Co. has promised to write an article on Pullman conditions in the near future. Dining Car employees subscribed over 70 per cent of their quota of Penna. R. R. stock, 350,000 of which was offered to the workers of that company. This spirit of thrift is to be commended. This Department received a letter from C. E. Milliron, Supt. of Penn. D. C. Dept. thanking Alonzo Govern for his spirit of cooperation. The Tattler feels sure that men and managements of all railway systems will do well to work in harmony with the editor of this page, as he has a real message to convey that will aid greatly in eliminating a great deal of the friction that exists at present. Photographs of schools promised for this week will appear next week. The hearty response of the railway workers to this department is highly appreciated and we hope to be able to prove worthy of your continued support. The grievance committee of the Brotherhood of Dining Car Employees is working on a set of resolutions for improved working conditions. The men are anxiously awaiting some action by that body. A Few Railroad Facts The Pullman Co. has over roll. 12,000 of these are por capacities from car cleaner makers, clerks, stenographers, other occupaations. This Con it's employees to seek promotion. The Penna. R. R. Dining 1100 of our group on it's pay are exceedingly few. It is the hope of a better paying pos for is the best incentive for s employees. Promotion from the ranks you have waste, indifference, keeps friction alive. The Pullman Co. has over 80,000 colored persons on it's payroll. 12,000 of these are porters. the balance work in many capacities from car cleaners, upholsterers, painters, cabinet makers, clerks, stenographers, investigators, electricians, and in other occupaations. This Company offers many incentives for it's employees to seek promotion. The Penna. R. R. Dining Car department has in excess of 1100 of our group on it's payroll. The incentives for promotion are exceedingly few. It is the opinion of this department that the hope of a better paying position with the company one works for is the best incentive for sincere efforts on the part of it's employees. Promotion from the ranks pays big dividends,, without it you have waste, indifference, and an antagonistic spirit that keeps friction alive. Railroad Facts More than four hundred and fifty red caps, or station porters are employed at Penn. Station, N. Y. They receive no compensation from the railroad, but depend upon the traveling public for tips. These men are expected to help the railroad in case of any emergency. How loyalty can be expected from these men is indeed a mystery. Red Cap Notes Chief Osborne spent a very enjoyable vacation at home with his family. The boys are glad to see him back to work again. Rogers has been so busy on private car that the boys begin to think he has gone for good. It looks good to see Hogan back on the concourse after his recent illness. Well Ted don't hustle so hard and your next tennis game will mean victory. That at least is the hope of all the gang at Penn. Dewey Curtis is still in the limelight with the girls. Watch your step Dewey. We must compliment Kinney and E. C. Robinson for their good work in behalf of Mr. Harvey, a familiar figure around Penn. Sta. now superanuated. The red caps have a weekly collection for him. Walter Casselle Jr. made a quick clean up with the Tattler last week at Penn. Station. Keep the good work up Walter. Boys give him your news. Everyone at Penn. Sta. regrets the passing from this life of J. A. * * * AILWAY WORKERS lonzo Govern nyside Notes by crack waiter on The Congressional, M. R. R.'s finest trains, has been ap- pared new school for cooks, waiters, and wards. Brotherhood of Dining Car Employees to the men in an early issue of the letter for you Brother Bell. Bullman Co. has promised to write an essay in the near future. Subscribed over 70 per cent of their total 350,000 of which was offered to the Brother. This spirit of thrift is to be com- and a letter from C. E. Milliron, Supt. King Alonzo Govern for his spirit of helps sure that men and managements do well to work in harmony with the has a real message to convey that being a great deal of the friction that promised for this week will appearponse of the railway workers to this associated and we hope to be able to provided support. of the Brotherhood of Dining Car of resolutions for improved working seriously awaiting some action by that or 80,000 colored persons on it's pay-porters. the balance work in many persons, upholsterers, painters, cabinet ers, investigators, electricians, and in company offers many incentives for motion. Car department has in excess of roll. The incentives for promotion the opinion of this department that position with the company one works sincere efforts on the part of it's. s pays big dividends,, without it , and an antagonistic spirit that Parker, eleven years in service. He died as the result of an accident, having been hit by a scaffold on track ten. Council No. 1. Brotherhood of Dining Car Employes meeting 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each Singers and Dancers in "Goin' Home," a Dramatic Show Leo Bailey and Brevard Burnett, the colored comedians who provide so much mirth in "Goin' Home" with their impersonations of Negro doughboys in France after the war, were born and brought up on the sidewalks of New York, but on different sides of the town. Bailey, the smaller number of the duo, first saw the light of day on East 99th Street, while Burnett was born on West 147th Street, and it was on these streets that the two lads commenced careers of swaying and dancing by performing for pennies which were tossed to them. Later they each played in a number of shows. Bailey was seen on Broadway in "The Wild Rose" and in "The Casino Girl." In Paris he appeared in the famous "Folies Bergere" and in London he did a vaudeville turn. Returning to this country Bailey teamed up with Burnett for a tour of the Keith and Loew audeville Circuits. Burnett, in the meantime, had appeared in the all-colored show, "Strut, Miss Lizzie," and in stock. In order to appear in Brock Pemberton's production of "Goin' Home" at the Hudson Theatre, the team turned down vaudeville bookings, as they felt that an appearance in a dramatic production on Broadway would greatly enhance their reputations. This has proved to be the case, as the boys received excellent notices from all the critics and have been approached by a motion-picture concern with an offer to play in talking pictures.