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No. 41, Friday, Oct. 12, 1928 Last Week For "Al Smith" Cash Prize Contest FOR the first time since reconstruction days the South is threatening to shake off its habitual allegiance to the Democratic Party. The revolt against Governor Smith is so pronounced that the Republicans think they see a chance to win in two or three states. While the Democrats do not admit it openly, they know they have a hard fight on their hands to hold states like Tennessee, Oklahoma and North Carolina in line. A hot fight is on in the lynching belt and Negroes who are alert to the interests of the race will do well to study the methods the rival candidates are employing to attract Southern support. Gov. Smith's Oklahoma speech is a fair sample of the Democratic appeal to win back the malcontents while Mr. Hoover's Tennessee speech sums up the Republican bid for the support of the bolters. In Oklahoma Gov. Smith denounced bigotry and intolerance and endeavored to win the deporters Be Sure To Register This Week Published Friday of every week matter February 26, 1926, at the P Last Week TH FOR the first time since ree the South is threatening habitual allegiance to the Democrat revolt against Governor Smith that the Republicans think they win in two or three states. Whi do not admit it openly, they keep hard fight on their hands to hold nessee, Oklahoma and North Ca hot fight is on in the lynching who are alert to the interests of well to study the methods they are employing to attract South Smith's Oklahoma speech is a f Democratic appeal to win back while Mr. Hoover's Tennessee spe Republican bid for the support. In Oklahoma Gov. Smith denote intolerance and endeavored to G. O. P. Managers Eliminate Negroes The elimination of prominent Negroes in the North and South as political leaders is part of a well-laid plot hatched by G. O. P. managers, is the charge made by Oscar DePriest, Republican candidate for Congress from the First Illinois District, who has been indicted by the special grand jury probing election frauds, vice and graft conditions. In announcing his intention to remain in the Congressional fight, Mr. DePriest says in a public statement: "Recent events have brought about the dethronement of such men as S. D. McGill of Florida; Walter Cohen of Louisiana; Ben Davis of Georgia; Bill McDonald of Texas; Charles Calloway of Kansas City; Robert R. Church of Tennessee; Perry Howard of Mississippi, and now the same is attempted on me in Chicago. That this political slaughter is part of a well-laid plot is attested by the leading article in the Chicago Tribune of Oct. 3rd. "My indictment is but a part of a nefarious scheme hatched through the erstwhile oligarchy of pseudo-Republicans which waged a battle in the spring of 1927 against William Thompson, when hundreds of men and women were promiscuously thrown in jail, all of which was aimed at our leadership. "The charges aganist me are unwarranted and without foundation in fact. I will fight this and any other attempt to destroy my leadership and embarrass my people." Chicago Rallies to Democrats The largest and most enthusiastic meeting ever held in Chicago's history by Negroes on behalf of Democratic candidates was held in the auditorium of Wendell Phillips High School, 39th Street and Prairie Avenue, when two thousand men and women packed the hall and lustily cheered the name of Alfred E. Smith. The name of Herbert Hoover was received in silence. The big meeting reflected the mood On the Cover Mae Fanning, former stage favorite. La petite Pearl McCormick, partner of Louis Cole, lately starred in "Deep Harlem". Mercedes Hart, private secretary to Lemuel Foster, manager of the New York office of the Victory Life. --- The Interstate Jattler back to his party by appealing to their better sentiments, if they have any. He made his appeal to the ideals and nascent liberalism of the South. Mr. Hoover's Tennessee speech was just the reverse. He made his appeal to the smugness and prejudices of the South. He depreciated the abilities of foreigners and eulogized the virtues of Main Street. His speech, in short, was Ku Kluxism expressed in temperate language. We do not criticise Mr. Hoover for making that kind of speech. We concede his right to ignore the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments while extolling the Eighteenth. Mr. Hoover is out to get votes in the South and if he suggested that lynching is almost as much of a crime as drinking he would not get many. We hold it to be obvious, however, that Mr. Hoover's appeal is extended to the elements in the South which are imminal to Negro progress. When Senator Heflin put his O. K. on Mr. Hoover he knew what he was doing. THE FIGHT TO WIN THE SOUTH of hundreds of colored voters on the South Side. The indictment of Oscar DePriest, running on the Republican ticket for Congress, and the publication of an article in the Chicago Tribune telling of the G. O. P. program to eliminate the Negro from a commanding position in politics, are the chief contributing factors in bringing about a new and unusual situation which is giving G. O. P. leaders much concern. Arthur Sears Henning, writing in the Chicago Tribune, says in part: "The politically dry, anti-Catholic southern Democrats cannot affiliate with the Democratic Party so long as it is dominated by Gov. Smith, a wet Roman Catholic, who will be its titular head for four years at least, whether elected or defeated, and by John J. Rascob ,a wet knight of the Romish Church, who is Democratic National Chairman. "In the G. O. P. those Southerners find a party committed to the preservation of National prohibition, a party dominated by Protestants. To them the G. O. P. now opens its arms with the assurance that they have nothing to fear by joining up permanently. Their ground for distrust, fear and hatred of 'black Republicans' is being removed. The G. O. P. is handing the Negro his hat and is prepared to be as 'Lily White' as the most exacting Southern shouter for white supremacy can demand. "The plan to build a white Republican Party in the South received the approval of Hoover early in the campaign, according to somewhat varying versions obtained from Southern Republican leaders. Some say that the program was mapped out prior to the Kansas City convention, when Hoover organization had contracted for the delivery of certain Negro delegates from the South, but promised rival 'Lily White' delegations to recognize them in the party reorganization after the convention. "According to another version, the project did not actually take form until shortly before Hoover's acceptance speech when a number of Southern Republicans headed by Col. Jennings C. Wise of Richmond, Va., visited the candidate at Palo Alto. They explained to Hoover the opportunity of annexing the anti-Smith Democrats permanently to the Republican Party if he would authorize the elimination of the Negro and the reorganization of the Southern G. O. P., as a white man's institution. "This movement, according to the universal understanding here, has the entire approval of Herbert Hoover, who is reputed to regard the regeneration of the Republican Party in the South on a white basis as one of the principal reforms he expects to carry out if elected to the Presidency". Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, Ect., Required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912 of Inter-State Tattler, published Weekly at New York, N. Y., for Oct. 1, 1928. 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Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of October, 1928. Alvin J. Moses, Notary Public (My commission expires March 30, 1930) Tattler "Queen of the Classic" Contest Wins Favor of Many Girls Here and Abroad FOOTBALL, fashion, lovely feminity, handsome men, honor students, grads and undergrads; Thanksgiving and turkey; formal affairs and flunkys; Olympic champions and cross-country runners, all these and much more will combine to make the annual game between Howard University and Lincoln University, the greatest sporting event among Colored Americans. But, no matter how exciting, how interesting or how tightly played the game may be it will not be complete, unless there is a "Queen of the Classic." The Inter State Tattler Will Pay $100.00 For the Ten Best Reasons Why Al Smith Should Be Elected President Be A Good Citizen. Win $50.00—$30.00—or $20.00 A Chance for Amateur Politicians to Get Well THE TATTLER believes Al Smith's election to the Presidency would be a good thing for the general welfare of the country and the special Interests of the Negro. The Tattler is supporting him to the limit. Furthermore we believe that any fair-mnided Negro who will give Gov. Smith's record an impartial and unprejudiced study will come around to our point of view. We are so firmly convinced that Gov. Smith's election would accelerate the material and spiritual progress of the race that we are making it worth while for readers of this paper to study his record as a member of the legislature and as Governor of the state. Here's how: Just take your pen in hand, or sit down to your faithful typewriter, and write what you think are the ten best reasons why Gov. Smith should be elected President. That's all you have to do—write your reasons and mall or bring them to the InterState Tattler. This contest runs for three weeks, beginning with Friday, October 5, 1928, and ending Friday, October 19th, 1928. Seven prominent, reputable citizens will act as judges, and after careful study of each set of reasons submitted will make known their decision. Upon the decision of these judges the Tattler will pay Fifty Dollars for the first ten best reasons, Thirty Dollars for the second ten best reasons and Twenty Dollars for the third set of ten best reasons why Al Smith should be elected president. The letters of the three winners, with names and addresses, will be published. In the event of ties, each tying contestant will be awarded the prize tied for. BE SURE TO WRITE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS, USING TYPEWRITER IF POSSIBLE. Write on one side of paper and number your reasons as you present them. Limit your reasons to no more than fifty words. Mall them in good time to reach our office by or before Friday, October 19th. Letters bearing post mark prior to that date, reaching our office later than Friday, October 19th, will be eligible for contest. But by all means, mail your letters early. Contest is closed to Inter-State Tattler employees, Federal, state and city office holders, as well as political party leaders, executives and all professional politicians. THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL OTHERS. GET BUSY AND WIN ONE OF THE THREE PRIZES. The Judges: Miss A'Lella Walker Lester Walton Mrs. Bessye J. Bearden Mrs. Geraldyn Dismond Ralph Mizelle Dr. Albert Beasley Dr. Paul Collins New York, always a leader in everything, cannot have the honor of entertaining the football heroes, but there is nothing to prevent harlem from contributing her bit toward the success of the game. Through The Tattler, the third Bi-annual "Queen of the Classic" Contest is being conducted, for the express purpose of finding the most popular girl. And when we say popular, we mean just that! Genuine popularity is derived from the possession of many qualities. No girl who has these qualities in proportion to her intelligence need fear her competitors in a contest of this kind. Something must be left to the imagination, so more minute definitions will not be gone into here and now, but any girl who has charm and personality is invited to call at the office of The Tattler, 2296 7th Avenue and ask for the Contest Editor. Although it was announced several weeks back, the Contest is just beginning. The prizes offered are very generous. The first is two hundred As usual no favoritism is shown in our contests for the public—You have as much chance to be "Queen of the Classic" as anyone of whom we know—Enter at once. 6661. Entered as second-class IV. No. 41, Friday, Oct. 12, 1928 e Contest "Epic" Contest Wins Favor of fore and Abroad city, handsome men, honor students, saving and turkey; formal affairs and cross-country runners, all these are the annual game between Howard the greatest sporting event among how exciting, how interesting or be it will not be complete, unless dollars in gold. The second, one hundred and twenty five dollars and the third is seventy-five dollars; making a total of four hundred honest-to-goodness U. S. dollars. The Tattler is offering to the three girls who finish one, two, three in the Contest. There is also another one hundred dollars to be distributed to the club or organization that backs the three winners. Could anything be fairer than this, we ask you? Don't be backward, girls, let's put this thing over, as only regular New Yorkers can! Get in the contest and make your entrance a winning effort There can be no disappointments in this contest, for the simple reason that The Tattler has made arrangements to take every Contestant to the game who brings into the office fifty one year subscriptions or its equivalent. Also the number of competitors have been limited to just one hundred. Remember, too, there is no time to lose. There are six more weeks ahead, but weeks roll by quickly when one works hard to gain a desirable objective. er Will Pay n Best Reasons Why Be Elected President $50.00----$30.00----or $20.00 Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond FRIDAY brought the Unique Fashion Show to Rockland Palace and the usual smart gathering. The modists who were responsible this year for the show were Lulu Fields Barney, organizer and chairman, Mary Field Strayhorn, president, Harriet Waller, vice-president, Ethel White, corresponding secretary, Mabel Whiteman, financial secretary, J. Ready Donowa, treasurer, Frances Varick Dear, chaplain, Mae Howard, Milliner, Ethel Baird, beauty culturist and Rufus Baird, tailor. THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK IS SHOWN WITH THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK AND THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. The favorite of Our Gang, Little Mr. FARINA HOSKINS being held by his secretary, business manager, and at the right his mother. MRS. FANNIE HOSKINS. The program opened with a splendid revue featuring Jazzbo Hilliard, Octavia Sumler, Alto Oates, and Paul and Thelma Meeres of Small's Paradise, and Lelthia Hill, Margaret Backett and Toesa and Duke Ellington himself, of the Cotton Club. The first modelling was done by Mae Howard who displayed a gorgeous collection The favorite of Our Gang, Little ing held by his secretary, business mother. MRS. FANNIE HOSK of her own hats. Next-What the Smart Man and Woman will wear at the Football Classic offered a group of eight sport costumes, the smartest of which was a tweed suit and light overcoat worn by Rufus Baird from the Rufus Baird Shop. *** The afternoon frocks came next-five in all, with the honors divided between a black velvet Donawa worn by Gwendolyn Peterson, and a blege with gold lace by Burney, modeled by Wilma Mason Greenlee. Ethel then displayed coiffeurs on Blanche Dunn, May Words, Bertha Lambert, Helen Douglas and Rose McDowell. --- The evening clothes completed the show with by far the largest number of manikins. Among the most striking were, a white satin Dear, the manikin for which was Dorothy Conyers; a white tulle and fuchsia Donowa, worn by Gladys Pierce; Margaret Harris in a turquoise blue chiffon and silver lace by Waller; a black tulle trimmed in jet and cerise velvet by Burney, modelled by Wilda Gunn; a Burney evening wrap of broaded silver and ermine on Wilma Mason Greenlee, a Burney pink moire taffeta worn by Carlotta Grant, a lipstick red taffeta with bustle bow at back from Pay's, worn by Bertha Lambert; a Donawa evening wrap of silver and fuchsia on Gladys, Pierce, an evening ensemble show by Gladys Littleton and made by Burney of black velet gown with pearl and rhinestone embroidery with wrap of chinchilla; and a Baird Tuxedo Full Dress on Matthew Coles. It seemed to be the concensus of opinion that Gladys Brown Littleton made the best model and that Rufus Baird and Mae had the best displays. * * * Ethel won the honors for having the prettiest girls—the four brown beau- Mr. FARINA HOSKINS be- ss manager, and at the right his KINS. ties and Bertha Lambert whom they nicknamed Ramona was nothing short of a sensation. The Ethel girls wore a short boyish bob, swirl bob, long bob and long hair dress. *** Assisting the Club were Thomas Rutledge and Dr. Timothy Brown, as stage attendants, Henri Cornellius and Dr. Benjamin Withers, in the Box office, Arthur Beattie and Samuel Haskins at the door, Dr. A. Donawa, Clarence Richardson, Capt. Henry Wilson, Counselor Myles Paige, W. E. Avery, William White, Dr. Joseph Jones, Dr. Marshall Ross, Walter Hunter, Rozier Hansborough as ushers, and Eunice Shreeves, Elnorist Young, Mayme Wimbush, Anna Samms, Mildred Smith, Juliet Winters, Marion Heard, Mayme Stinson, Eva La Madrid, Daisy Rowe, Olivia Stinette, as program girls. In the boxes were A'Lelia Walker, Bessye Miller, Carroll Bayde, Teddie Thompson, Estelle Nathan, Gus Sminan, Fred Knight, Jackle Lucas, E. O. Ansein, Lena Tyers, Mary Cawley, Dr. and Mrs. James Williams, Dr. Powell, Chick Brooks, Dr. Withers, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Packer, Mrs. Gertrude Starkes, Mr. and Mrs. Sadie Warren Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morse, Mr. and Mrs. Fitz Howell, Rena Lewis, Harry Anderson, Ernest Davis, Lottle Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Dabney, Rupert Chase, Estelle Castes, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cashemulle, Mrs. Rose Ellis, Billy Adams, Bessie Rearden Stinette, Julia Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hilton, Ama da Kemp, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Austin, June Best, Mr. and Mrs. Grant, Dr. Wiley Wilson and Ines, Mrs. Carrie Payne, Lena Branphant, Peggy Goveen, Archie Morgan, "Chink" Watkins, Dr. Allen, and Gene Hoomes. * * * The Apex College of Beauty Culture Mme. Sara Spencer Washington, Founder, is launching a Beauty Contest to be held Monday, November 11th at the Renaissance Casino. Apex agents throut the East are sending contestants and a number of beauties including Ruth Walls, Bertha Lambert, and Alma Smith are entering on their own. Among the judges are Bessye Bearden, Augustus Savage, sculptress, O. Richard Reid, portrait painter, Geraldyn Dismond, Sadie Warren Davis, and Aaron Douglas, artist. *** The one and only William Bojangles Robinson, assisted by the charming and petite Mrs. Bill entertained the entire Blackbird outfit at Small's Paradise Monday Night. It was just the kind of party you would imagine the Robinsons would put over. Jam-up, a whoopie-wow. Everybody connected with Blackbirds from door to door and a few friends thrown in for good measure, well, 168 in all, flocked into the Paradise around twelve-thirty to find the entire end of the club set up in banquet style and the best piping hot steak, French fried potatoes, creamed green peas, lettuce and tomatoes salad, relishes, rolls, mints and anything your heart desired to drink. There were dolls, balloons, noise makers, and fresh cut flowers on each A By Courtesy of Rodriquez GLADYS POWELL, JR., a Long Island beauty and social favorite. By Courtesy of Rodriquez GLADYS POWELL, JR., a Long Island beauty and social favorite. table and with such a background, the fun began. \* \* \* While the guests devoured their supper, Small's revue went on — the handsome Paul Meers and all. Mr. Leigh Whipper took charge and our private fun began. The Bo made a speech, which if such a thing were possible, made us feel better than ever,—Then Lew Leslie, the producer said the appropriate thing; a singing contest came off between Bojangles and Mantan. Bojangles sang out of this world, but Wantan won. Johnny Hudgins made a bow, Adelaide Hall stopped the show, Aida Ward sang her "I can't give you anything but Love" with little Chester and Adelaide. Tom Moore, and Snake Hips—Earl Tucker, were presented. Then we met "Arthur and Bruce", the cashier and treasurer, Ragley, the business manager, George Cooper, the straight man, and Saul Leslie, who had come in evening clothes (Pajamas and high hat) Peg-Leg Bates did a turn, Elizabeth Welch turned on her smile, Blue McAllister, Crawford Jackson and Lloyd Mitchell bowed. Allie Ross, Cecil McPherson and his choir, the ladies of the ensemble and Sutton, the stage manager stepped out next. They were followed by Pat Davis, the cornetist, Shorty Lucas, the handsome George Rickson, pianist, Charlie Coogan and all the stage hands. And then we danced some more, visited some more, cried when we had to leave. There will nevr b another party like it. * * * The Alhambra Million Dollar Ballroom opened last Friday evening with a bang and how! After hearing so much about it, and after concluding that it must be one of the seven wonders of the world, and after waiting ages for its opening, behold, sesame, it openeth in all its glory! It is truly beautiful, "mercilessly beautiful and devastatingly realistic" which is about the only way to describe it. The lighting effects, the orchstra, the music. the boxes, the refreshment tucky-by, the paintings on the walls, the color scheme, the floor managers, the ushers, the hostess, the waiters, the cigarette girls, the dancers and even that class known as the "Lindberg hoppers" and ever so much more to behold. At intervals, as you watched the stage wherein the orchestra did its duty and did it nobly, to boot, you saw, yes, you actually did, waterfalls running down and behind them. With the lights dim, the music taking a dreamy turn, it was a wonder to behold the waterfalls, even if they were artificial at that. The manager should be congratulated upon the beauty of his ball room and the order preserved therein, for the courtesy and consideration shown the patrons by his staff. Long may the popularity of the Alhambra ballroom last, for it will become and is fast becoming a favorite among the Harlemites. * * * And the Marguerite Dining Room—I still hold that they serve such deli- A ERNESTINE BRYANT WRIGHT, whose wedding in February was formally announced last Friday at the Walker Studio. ERNESTINE BRYANT WRIGHT, whose wedding in February was formally announced last Friday at the Walker Studio. cious dinners. So tempting and what they do have. Faith, but one must be very hungry if he wants to enjoy what they serve in full, for lo to him that wouldst drop in as full as a stuffed turkey for he shall get no further than the soup, forsooth! \* \* \* Mrs. Wilheminia Lowe of 59 West 130th Street has returned to her home after a pleasant vacation, spent in Chicago, Corona and other points of interest. All she talks of now is the wonderful times she has had. If only vacations came more than once a year. Gee.... \* \* \* Harlem Cociety turned out in full splendor last Friday evening at the Madam Walker's Studio to participate in the celebration of the wedding of Miss Ernestine Bryant to Mr. Rutherford R. Wright which took place on February the 15th, 1928. The bride who is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant, is a graduate of the Julia Richmond High School, New York, President of the "Aligua Bridge Club", a member of the C. C. C. Club and is also engaged in the social welfare work of Harlem. * * * The groom, Mr. R. R. Wright, son of Col. J. J. Wright, Forsyth, Ga., is a graduate of New York University, the holder of Master of Business Administration degree, a former member of the Lewis & Wright Adv. Agency, former President of the Quill Advertis- THE INTER-STATE TATTLER ing Company, Organizer of "The Business Bureau of Research, author of the first book on "Negro Finance" under the title "History of Negro Finance which is to be released soon, and a member of the "Phi Beta Sigma" Fraternity. ```markdown ``` The bride was beautifully gowned in Spanish Lace and White Satin, with silver slippers to match and her beautiful curly hair was tastefully arranged in the Spanish Style. * * * Among those who participated in the celebration were Dr. and Mrs. Oma H. Price, Dr. Chas. Butler, Dr. Chambero, Dr. and Mrs. Newberry, Dr. E. C. Banks, Attorney & Mrs. L. A. Williams, Attorney and Mrs. Woodruff, Mr. Wm. Bryant, Miss Ruth Ghee, Miss Carry Bell Berry, Mr. Victor Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Moran, Miss Julia White, Mr. J. F. McDougall, Miss Celestine Young, Mr. B. S. Stinson, Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Jiggetts, Mr. Herman Panado, Miss H. Jackson, Miss Alice Favis, Mr. M. Moses, Mr. L. C. Johnson, Miss Ruth Giles, Mr. Charles Govan, Mr. C. D. King, Mrs. Jeanice Fisher, Miss Ruth Payne, Mr. Lyn Byrdm, Miss A. B. ANTOINETTE BATTEY, beautiful daughter of the late Battey, famous photographer. Thelma E. Berlack, Mr. James J. Johnson, Mr. A. B. Wright, Miss A. Skeeter and sister, Mrs. Perry, Mr. Robt. Landers, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weekly, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Coles, Mr. C. P. Johnson, Mr. A. L. Madison, Miss Rose McCowell, Miss Irene Henderson, Mr. Thomas McNeil, Mr. and Mrs. Teury Simmons, Mr. S. A. Gilbert, Miss M. Gillond, Mr. Wade Blocker, Mr. Sidney Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Jones, Miss Virgil Jewel Mr. R. A. Lester, Dr. A. L. Lee, Mrs. Marie Warner, Mr. Samuel Owens, Mr. John Lewis, Mr. Robert Jiggets, Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant, Mrs. R. C. Gordon. The occasion was honored with specialties from the following: Miss Rose McDowell, who sang "I Can't Give You Anything But Love", "Until" by Mr. Robt. Landers, "MaCushla" & "Where my Caravan has Rested" by Mr. Leslie Coles, accompanied by Miss Thelma E. Berlack. * * * The couple received many gorgeous presents, together with several telegrams of congratulations. There was several social functions given in their honor, among which was a formal dinner by Mrs. Helen Brown at her residence last Wednesday evening; On the same evening the brother of the groom entertained them with a Theatre Party at the Winter Garden. Sunday evening a dinner at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weekly on Sunday and cabaret party at Baron's Exclusive Club was tendered them by the popular and beautiful Miss Carrie B. Berry. The last week to send in your reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. You have until Friday to win $50.00, $30.00 or $20.00 for ten reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. NOW OPEN NOW OPEN NOW OPEN THE Million Dollar Ballroom The Alhambra Seventh Avenue & 126th Street — Featuring — THE SWANEE RAMBLER BILL BROWN'S BROWNIES Our Weekly Program MONDAL NIGHT, "Waltz Nite" TUESDAY NIGHT, "Lindy Hop" WEDNESDAY NIGHT, "Lucky Nite" THURSDAY NIGHT, "Carnival" (Columbus Dance) FRIDAY NIGHT, "Club Night" SATURDAY NIGHT, "Vaudeville" Broadway Variety SUNDAY NIGHT, "Silk Shirt and Silk Stockings" SUNDAY MATINEE, "Stage Dancers'" Opportunity Beautiful Hostesses, Queens of Dance SUNDAY, MATINEE AND EVENING 3 --- BANDS --- 3 12 Hours Continuous Dancing - From 3 P.M. to 3 A.M. Prof. Chas. H. Anderson, Charge de Affairs HERBERT JOHNSON, Assistant Manager THE KING BEES SOCIAL CLUB Cordially Invites You To Their SECOND GREAT BALL This Time It's THE DARKTOWN STRUTTERS BALL To Be Held At THE ROCKLAND PALACE 155th Street and Eighth Avenue (Formerly Known as The New Manhattan Casino) ON TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23rd, 1928 This Ball is expected to be the greatest of all Club Balls. The New York News represented by Mr. Edgar Grey, will present a Silver Loving Cup to the Social Club Adjudged the Most Popular in New York at the Great Ball by the applause of the Audience. SUBSCRIPTION — — — ONE DOLLAR Boxes (Seating Eight)—$4.00 Loges (Seating Six)—$3.00 Tickets for the Darktown Strutters Ball can be secured at 2493 Seventh Avenue, Barbershop, Mr. Foreman, Phone Audubon 9702, or Leslie Taylor, 200 West 144th Street, Apt. 15, Phone Bradhurst 7992 Watch for our Street Parade on the day of the Ball Friday. October 12. 1928 The many friends of Mary Buckley Modeste will be shocked to learn of her sudden death which occurred Monday, Sept. 24. Mrs. Modeste passed away after being ill but a few days. Interment was in Hampden Cemetery, New Haven, Conn. in which city she was educated. Mrs. Modeste was an accomplished pianist and a person much loved by all who knew her. The many floral tributes were an expression of the high steem in which she was held by her many friends. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Clinton E. Modeste, her mother, Mrs. Anna Buckley of New Haven, Conn., and an aunt, Mrs. Nettle Lewis of Tarrytown, New York. * * * Charlie Woods and Breeze Robinson had their formal house warming last Thursday night. What an apartment and what a wow of a party. The kitchen was the most popular room in the house with a certain bed room a close second. Puss Sanders and Jules Bledsoe held down the piano. Skeeter Gorham did well by the victrola and the rest of us seen our duty and done it noble by the whole works. In the crush I caught a glimpse of Gladys Littleton, Jacque Pinkett, Bettine' Ragland, Johnny Hudgins, Emmett Scott, Mc Cleary Stinnette, Gyp Plummer, Amla Smith, Billie Cain, Dr. Perky Perkinson, Julia Moses, Leon Fischer and a gang of others whom I knew, but you know how it is. * * * Rhetta Clifford spent the week-end in Harlem and J. William Clifford had a bang up party in her honor Saturday night. Among these present were B. Branch, Paul Bass, Teddy Brown, Alma Smith, the Marshall Rosses, Ruth Walls, Lew De Mar Stanley, Curtis Brown, Dr. Robert Roman, Julia Moses Talley Freeman, Jules Bledsoe, Garman Nunez, Gwendolyn Peterson, Pearl Craft, C. C. Thomas and Lorenzo Criswell. ```markdown ``` A'Lella Walker deserted the Mecca Saturday for Bridgeport, where she will visit with Bertha Bradley until Thursday. * * * Mrs. Mary Binga and Alice Harris of Richmond spent the week-end in New York as the guests of Bernetta Plummer, Mrs. Binga's daughter. Dr. Binga Dismond had them out driving Sunday afternoon. * * * I have a new passion-broiled turtle meat. Tried my hand at it Sunday for the first time. IT was good, too. The adorable Dorothy Rainey is doing the town this week. She is visiting her husband the W. K. Julian Rainey. Don't you love that! * * * Dr. and Mrs. C. P. McClandon of New Rochelle entertained Mrs. Evelyn Lancy and Dr. & Mrs. Gaylord Howell at dinner Sunday. Charming Blanche Diggs, prominent young Primadona of Boston, was the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Best over the week-end. The Earl Russells well-known harlemites are leaving the city soon to spend their vacation in Los Angeles. Among the southern visitors sojourning in Harlem is Anna Alexander who hails from Greensburg, N. C. --- The clever and petite Marmetta Newton of Pittsburgh won for herself a host of friends during her brief but pleasant stay in gay Gotham. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Porter, and Mr. & Mrs. Leon G. Marshall were the week-end guests of Mr. & Mrs. L. Handy of Red Bank, New Jersey. On Sunday the party motored to Asbury Park where they visited friends. * * * Captain and Mrs. R. E. Plato have just returned from a delightful visit with the parents of Mrs. Plato in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with Mrs. Chas. Keith in New Haven and Mrs. Harry in Hartford. * * * Walter L. Long of Winston Salem, state detective of North Carolina, spent the week in Harlem as the guest of his cousin, George Carter, Mr. Long took in the World Series and Blacbirds and called it a week. Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson made a triumphant entry in Manhattan Lodge last Thursday. What a riotous reception. Manhattan is solid for Finley Wilson. *** Mrs. Yeager, Proprietress of Yeager's Inn, Mattison Ave., Asbury Park, chaperoned her daughter, the charming Elizabeth Yeager and Arthur Bell on a Saturday week-end motor trip to visit their friends Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Fields of West 52nd Street. They reported a prosperous season for the Inn. * * * Susie W. Wade of Washington D. C. left the city Saturday for her home after spending a week as the guest of Bertha Stewart of New York and Deliah Johnson of Larchmount. * * * La Petite Rosey Swain and her chum Doris Brown entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon in their new home at 219 Edgecombe Avenue. Thelesie Thomas, Dr. Clifton Randolph, Miss Mary Smith, Jersey City, Dr. Winston Scott, Dr. Roger C. Kinkson of Hampstead, New York, and John Henriques were the fortunate guests. Alice E. Dean of Memphis, Secretary to Lieut. George W. Lee, Political leader, is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, well known eRal Estate broker. Mrs. Walker was hostess Tuesday evening of a bridge party and supper at he rresidence in honor of Miss Dean. The guests were Dr. and Mrs. H. Thompkins, Attorney and Mrs. James Johnson, Mrs. Alice Porter, Mrs. White, Mrs. Alice Wright, and Mrs. Dolly Nash. All enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Willet Beard was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Washington of Bridgeport, who entertained Miss Ferno and Miss Beard at luncheon. Mr. Burns and Mr. Booker of Bridgeport entertained Miss Ferno and Miss Clark of New York City at the Elks home in Bridgeport with a whist party. Last Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Tilghman entertained the following in honor of the fifth birthday of their son, Thompson, Jr. His aunts, Miss Edythe Morse of Phila., Mrs. Bessie Tilghman of Atlantic City, little Miss Marjorie Bennett, Esther Dyer, Savaugh Teal, Mildred Johnson, Masters John Johnson, George Littlejohn, Oliver Woozins, Vincent Dyer and Leroy Bennett. The afternoon was spent in playing games. Thos. Tilghman and son Thos. Jr., have returned home from a vaccion in Atlantic City. Mrs. Ida L. Hudson of Los Angeles, California, is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Ingram. Mrs. The last week to send in your reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. You have until Friday to win $50.00, $30.00 or $20.00 for ten reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. Aaron's Gallerie Lafayette 851—6th Avenue, Corner 48th Street West Side of Street RUMMAGE SALE OF FURS Sale Continues All This Week 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. $35 Many Worth $200 to $300 When New FUR COATS Many Millionaries Of New York, Newport and Southampton formerly owned many of these wonderful fur coats. Some of them are hardly worn. Models in Hudson Bay Seal (Dyed Coney), plain or trimmed with Beaver, Mink, Skunk, Squirrel or Marmot. SPECIALLY PRICED Natural Mink Persian Lamb Hudson Seal Natural Squirrel Flat Caracul Raccoons Silver Muskrat Jap Mink American Broadtall Beaver Hudson Bay Seal Nutria BEAUTIFUL GOWNS Worth $50 when new. $3-$5 Slightly used. 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. Hudson will be in the Metropolis for an indefinite stay. * * * The Tattler sends this expressoin of sympathy to Cora Illidge who lost her father Sunday, October 7th. * * * Pretty Hazel L. Thomas, teacher in the public school system of Brooklyn, New York, is continuing her studies at N. Y. U. evening school. * * * Among the charming young co-eds attending New York University is Miss Reba McLair, popular young Harlemite. * * * A delightful birthday party in honor of Miss Lessie Portu was held at the home of Mrs. Pearl Frederick, 672 St. Nicholas Ave., last Saturday night. The numerous guests including Marlon Parris, Clyde Yarboro, Margaret Jackson, Anna Fletcher, Jeniva Plater, Willelmina Wadsworth, Nellie Friend, Ruth Garland, Mr. and Mrs. William Friend. Theresa Nicholas, Lillian Henderson, Tom Wright, A. G. Elston, Leroy Jeffries, Theodore Paterson, Jack Coffee, Richard Nicholas, William A. Smith, enjoyed a bountiful repose tastefully served. Dancing and games were the feature of the evening. It was in the wee wee hours of the morning when the happy merrymakers reluctantly bid their hostess adieu and wended their way homeward, after wishing Miss Porter many more happy birthdays. * * * Invitations are out for the First Complimentary Ball of the Ace Club which will be held Thursday, November 1st, at the Elk's Auditorium. The officers and members are Jonanas Avendell, Pres., Harold Cave, Vice pres., Winthrop Paris, Sec'y., Alvin Violenus, Treas., George Hazel, Maxwell Hunt, Wilfred Joseph, Cecil Violenus and Herman Watson. Kelly Miller's Son Dies Mr. Isaac Newton Miller, son of Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University, died October 3rd following an operation for apuendicitis. "Newt" Miller as he was popularly known was born in Washington in 1897 and was the second son of Prof. and Mrs. Kelly Miller. He was appointed director of physical education in the Armstrong Technical High School, Washington, D. C., in 1920 and held the position up to the time of his death. 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Bramlette’s young- est son, afflicted with the wanderlust that so often attacks youth, ran away from home and enlisted in the Army. His regiment was immediately detailed to garrison duty in Schoefield Bar- racks, the principal army post.in the Hawaiian Islands. While there he learned the methods the natives use to increase afid preserve th world- famed beauty of their hair. After his discharge from the army he imparted his knowledge to his mother, thinking whe would be interested in it only to the extent that all women are inter- ested in the lore of the toilette. But Mme. Bramlette was quick to see the business posibilities of the discovery, The family fortunes were at a low ebb at the time, so she bor- rowed three dollars to purchase in- gredients and began to experiment. Success was immediate. Women who tried the new treatment were delighted. The news of the effectiveness of the treatment was sprad from mouth to mouth and Mme. 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Thus bound together by family felicity as well as business in- terest the Hawalian System, with Mme. Bramlette at its head, is rapidly forg- ing to the front as one of the import- ant commercial organizations of the race. Yous AnD CURTIS RUTH-- “CONTRIBUTOR. Madam C.F. Jones of New York and Philadelphia, entertained the bridu) party and few briends of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Johnson upon thtir re- turn from an enjoyable honeymoo1 trip. Madam Jones designed and made all of the gowns worn by Mrs. F. B. TJohnson’s attendants. Miss Mildred Smith of New York City, designed the gown worn by the bride. The flower girl was the niece of the bride, Miss Mary E. Howard. and the ring bearer, the cousin of the groom, Master Percy a _- hs Bn , | sal | & Ce ae be Se ™ ; se A i F Pe ated ea os Ba Ay J red A oe os are: y ‘fama: ie a Madame T. G. BRAMLETTE. founder of the Hawaiian System of Beauty Culture. Sears. The bride’s giffs to the atten- dants were 14 K. initialed finger rings, and to her mother, crystal ear-rings and necklace, to the fiance, pig-skin fitted, case, to special ushers, plig-skin key ring purses, to young ladies who assisted, gold initialed change purses. The groom, Mr. F. B. Johnson gave his ushers, mother of pearl, dress sets, to his fiancee a fitted week-end bag. to Madame Jones, 2 handsome purse. s+ * Though it did rain a bit last Friday evening a good number of folks made their way to Krug's Hall, to attend the autumn dansante given by Terrace City Chapter, No. 26, O. EB. S. Mirth and joy reigned supreme for the Mel- ody Dance Orchestra was there and played as usual those good old pieces that brought back memories of the good times that used to be. «2 6 IN NEWARK. The Elks Saturday night dancing class at Dreamland Academy certain- ly does draw all of the Elite and bon- tons of Newark, Montclair and the Oranges. ‘Smiling’ Jinny Wheeler and ‘‘Windy” Felton are there at every gathering spreading their good cheer. Samuel Young who demonstrates all the latest steps makes quite a hit with everyone. , ese Manager Walker of the Orpheum Theatre is redecoarting and renovating his playhouse at the cost of $10,000 He expects to have the very best pro- ductions in our line and first run of photoplays. Wednesday is Ladies' Night and the house committee ex- pects to have a few surprizes for all the ladies who attend. eset ¢ The Elks band, under the leadershiy of Irving Ray, a very capable musiciar is making wonderful progress and ex pects to make a wonderful showing a the Elks Convention in Atlantic Cit: next year. $ | Tel. Bradhurst 0446 _ MAURICE HOENIG OPTOMETRIST and OPTICIAN Eyes Bxramined — Giasses: Fitted ‘ - 2318 SEVENTH: AVENUE Bet. 185th & 18¢th:-Sts.,. New York Hours:.9 A,:M..te 10 P. M. . Friday: 04M te6sePr MC. nen ee OTe CEG teres Fete ep r ROBINSON, Cora Phipps is visiting friends in the City. * * * Kanley Carenton’s condition is im- proving. * * * The sched concert which was held at A. M. E. Zion Church\on Thursday night was a great success. . se & George Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Perly Peterson and daughter Dorothy, Miss Bertha Peterson, Mrs. McCare and sons George and James, attended the Dan- bury fair on Thursday. x * * The concert which was given at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church was a huge success. The program was under the direction of Miss Edna Phipps, and Miss Anna Peterson was Mistress ot ceremonies. * * * wes H. JACKSON and SYRA- CUSE. The Leonard Macks, Fernard Martins and Robert Wilson, of Freeport, L. I., motored to this city where they spent the week and visiting the Solomon Williams. ‘4 * ‘he Douglas Kellys of Cleveland, O., spent a short visit in the office of Wm. H. Jackson, representative for race publications on their way to New York City and Mrs. Kelly, were hurriedly called to the city on account of illness in the family. ee * The Vanderpools of Walnut Avenue, are now the proud parents of a bounc- ing baby boy. The family is doing well at this writing. id The Bathany Baptist Church has op- ened its Nurse Training Class for women, taught by. a trained nurse frum Red Cross Headquarters, All women weleome to join. oe The Rev. RK. A. C. Poster, pastor of the People’s A. M. I. Zion Church, is doing splendid work and has been the means of bringing into the church a new spirit. se * Helen Blake, directress, of the Dun- bar Center, has retunred to the city and is now gathering up her side lines in order to help make a better Syra- cuse. ; eee wee CAMPBELL and BUI- FALO. Say! Did you attend the Woman- less Wedding given at the Shiloah Bap- tist Church last week? Well! If you didn’t you mised a treat of your life. There was a stunning looking young . man and I know you are anxious to know who it was. Why! I'll have to tell you. It was none other than Mar- garet Campbell, who played the part of a boy in the Manless Wedding. Go— Marge! You certainly did look Hot! es *# © Leona Bishop, who was awarded a music scholarship to the Eastman School of Music of Rochester, returned on a hurry trip to spend the week end with her friends. eee Marion Harris, well known society girl, has begun her studies in a course of Beauty Culture. She was formerly a student at the Htuchinson Central High School. —_——— The last week to send in your reasons why Al. Smith should be Pa re ec RN ae a wr er (ae RPO RS 3 a ee es ee Ae of ae oa : Oe | Address all mail to Mme. 1J ington, D. C. Agents wanted. for $2.00. 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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. Paturdey. G. Bramlette, 1582-7th St., N. W. Wash- A two months’ treatment sent anywhere e e Club Scribblings.... By WILLIAM SMITH ——— IE oo tete Y ES Sir, folks, we have started our classic contest (see page 14) and we are hoping that each of the clubs in the city will -select a young lady whom they will assist in getting subscrip- tions for the Tattler, Come in any day this week, ask for Yours Truly, Wm. Smith, at your service. YOU WON’T NEED A SAIL BOAT TO DISCOVER THE “tr ‘Worlds finest “Ballroom Lenox Avenue, 140-141* Street. Columbus Day & Evening Friday, October 12. 1928 Matinee at 3 P. M. 12 Hours Continuous Dancing Just Put On Your Dancing Shoes And Tottle To The Tunes of 3 - GREAT DANCE ORCHESTRAS - 3 Special Engagement CHARLIE JOHNSON AND HIS PARADISE ORCHESTRA ° aie : Friday, October 12, 1938 4 24+ | eevee Club Sc : By WILLI SSS ta +c Y ES Sir, folks, we have star 14) and we are hoping that -select a young lady whom the) tions for the Tattler, Come in | Truly, Wm. Smith, at your sem Mrs. Hortense Aiken, 723 St. Nicholas Piace, President of La Gai Veuve Social Club, was hostess for the memb- ers Gu Wednesday evening September 25th. Latter in the evening, they were joined by the Summer Bachelors. Those present were as follows: Mrs. Essie Huston, Miss Marion Lee, Miss May Jenning, Miss Jesse Moore, Miss Ruth Jones, Miss Lucille Rollins, Miss Jawni- ta Brown of La Gai Vevue Club, Mr. A. H. Burney, Mr. H. Augusters, Mr. H.-P. Ruff, Mr. EB. A. Hunter, Mr. L. Ogelsby, Mr. H. BD. Gilbert, Mr. EK. W. “Webb of the Summer Baclors. eee The Intercollegiate Club — whose officers are composed of graduates from several of the New York Colleges and Universities started the social season with uw musical tea, held last Sunday afternoon: at the home of the Vice-pres- ident, Mrs., Botts, who gave a general Survey of the purposes and activities of the club for the coming year. Quite a number of elaborate and exclusive affairs vere planned, to which only financial members would be admitted. They also received into the organizution several new members. on 8 The opening mecting of the Womens Auxilliary of the New York Women's League started their fall activity with a dinner at the Marguerite Dining Room on West 182nd Street last Wednesday evening. The affair proved to be very successfull and those who were: for- tunate enough to be present enjoyed themselves immensely. The League formulated plans for their annual en- tertainment to be held at the Manhat- tan Casino the latter part of November. The are asking all the members and friends to make their reservations no later than the Sth of this month. This affair promises to be one of the best and most elaborate that this league has ever sponsored in Harlem. The officers are Eva T. Parks, President, and Mae Hubert, Secretary. ee What promised to be one of the r a oe ae ee) Yau a Pe aa a + ers ; Se a SR es ea 4 yA ee Me a ast eee an ee WS pe Al iy ida - ar he: ea Up. % eae pe: ee ee oy eS ae ins A> oh oh BA «3 7 ee i lg ee ie rf : S ON 5 ee > ie BO i eee "hE NS ae 3h ae bee Peeks | Y a : 3 : a se Ryne a perenne Au oe P ge 6 : * ue oa f ie oa Fr ; Se er: 2 a F x rae Be = S ay oe 7 a a | oe i ee ih _ a | Bs gp ES ; ie ga ll - | a MY or | _ ee . : “VV «7 Be me ee SAR Es ‘| i se 2 pee - i a ea n H q m2 ak 4 : een. eee. aes are Ps ee a / ‘ ae ae a Ee ee oa i sk Moe a eg ee ao ane ee ei ee ee a eee “ee Rea ee eI eres Fe ec cr Sat cope as PRE ene ine cs oni OSs nie RE ERIE, CIT ON APRON Ra NT ep ; ein OS a te SRR CaS IRE OPS eT CS NAAT ES: SEG BSE SE ee The popular Artic Whist Club, sitting left to right MATTIE PLATO, MATTIE HUNTER, PAULINE HAYLING. MILLICENT SHERMAN, SARA McGRAW BUTLER, and BELLE GRANT. Standing, RICHARD E, PLATO, CORNELIUS GEORGE, JOSHUA MYERS, JAMES SIMONS. DENNIS HAYLING, ROBERT SHERMAN, WILLIAM ROACH, SAM- UEL SCOTT and WALTER LLOVD. most elaborate and biggest social events of the current season is the Bal-Des Arts — the classic of the nations, sponsored by two of Harlem's most popular clubs, the famous Blue Heaven Co-Ed Social Club and the Three Masks Syndicate. The affair will be given at the Manhattan Casino on October 13th. To guarantee good music for the occassion they have en- gaged the wonderful John B. Smith band, which is the’ talk of Harlem. Reservations and general admission tickets may be secured at the Tattler office. ee @ The Mammouth Ball to be given by the King Bee Social Club at the Man: hattan Casino on October 13th will be just the Cats Meow and I don't mean maybe. In fact, this affair pro- mises to eclipse, surpass and what not, all other affairs given by thir club. They are sparing no expense to put this over — so that it will be a memorable occasion. The program arranged by the club is varled and unique. Mr. Benton, the club’s pop- ular president states that a New York Newspaper will present a large silver cup to the two that is acclaimed ‘he most popular in Harlem. ee Mr. John Hardy, Pres. of the ex- clusive club has now opened up a first class newspaper and bootblack parlor at the West Side of 140th St., and desires the patronage of his many friends and former members of this unique club. eee Marie Turner, president of the Cat's Club gave a party to the members and their intimate friends last Tuesday evening at her residence on 7th Ave. An old-fashioned German dinner was served to the satisfying tast of the fortunate guests. Everyone present had a most glorious time. Among the guests were the team of Burnett and Bailey, stars in “Going Home”, Broad- way’s latest dramatic success. Mrs. Jeneva Burnett, Mr. & Mrs. Chick Mos- sey, Eugene Simmons, Mr. S. Daves, Jean Lacosata, George Butler and a host of others. The last week to send in your | reasons why Al. Smith should be - elected President. You have until | Friday to win $50.00, $30.00 or | $20.00 for tem reasons why Al. | Smith should be elected President. | NO COVBR CHARGE _ Telephone: In no way connected « Audubon 8952 with any other club ; LENOX AVENUE CLUB, Inc. $52 Lenox Ave., & 143rd St., New York j A Snappy Revue Dining and Dancing Open All Night For Members The- Famous. Monday: Morning Break- fast Dance is really The Talk of the , “Town.. Starting at 2:30 Until ? Through the Courtesy of Mr, Bob Davis The Zo Phangs which is composed of popular and pretty young damsels of Harlem resumed their fall activities with a meeting held at the residence of Miss Lidy Winters, 309 West 138th Street, Saturday evening, Otcober 6th. After the general routine of business the members and guests were ushered into the dining room where a most delectable as well as attractive menu was served. Bridge and dancing was the feature of the evening. The club is planning to sponsor a mammoth cabaret party to be given at one of Har- lem’s popular nocturnal clubs, the lat- ter part of November. And now for the officers and members of this clever group of intellects: Reba McLair, Pres- ident, Hazel L. Thomas, vice-president, Hazel L. Bunn, secretary, Estelle V. Morton, Dorothea M. Mason, Blanche R. Rudd, Ligy Winters, Grace Grip- pen Johnson. Among the guests were Misses Edith M. Wormley, Ethel E. Miller, Messrs. Walter A. Hawkins “Bob™ EF. Payne, “Tud" W. Lyeas “Tad W. Lancaster, Fred A. Perry eee The Graucho Social Club held its weekly mecting at the Urban League last Sunday evening, Oct. 7th. Mr. Bur- nette who is the leader of the Phillips Orchestra has been engaged to fur- nish the dance music for the club's coming fall dance to be announced soon through these columns. eee The Loyalty Social Sporting Club held their first fall dance last Satur- day evening at 200 West 135th Street. The affair was very successful, and those who were fortunate enough to be present had a most glorious eve- ning of pleasure. The officers are KE McHardy, President, P. Harrison, vice- president, J. Javineau, secretary, L. Lynch, assistant secretary, H. Lucas, treasurer. eee The William A. H. Haley Sales- men’s Club are sponoring a reception and Buffet Supper on Monday evening October 15th at the Walker Studio. 108 West 136th Street. This Club is composed of a group of serious young and progressive business men of Har- lem, and no doubt that those who are frtunate enough to be present will be treated to supper entertainment and en- joy 2 most glorious evening of hilari- ous joy. The members of the enter- tainment committee are Mr. E. Schmidt, Mrs. A. Barnett, Mrs. Gertrude Davis, Mr. Frank Stephenson. oe 8 Edith Wormley and Ethel Muller are the new pledgees to the promising “Zo Phangs". Page Seves: pGporrneg YOU WON’T NEED a gail boat or any oid kind of,a boat to dis- cover the SAVUY on October 12th. * * OH, WE'LL TAKE that back. Come in your foul wheel boat by al means, ltl make no difference what make or variety the “Lizzie” May be. Come just the same. * * REMEMBER THAT Mister Ford made a lady out of Lizzie. Maybe a trip to the SAVOY will improve the spirits of your old boat. Or, it may be a new one for all we know. + * * WHAT WE STARTED out to say was that you'll not need a sail boat to discover the SAVOY on October 12th. What! you think’ we're crazy? Say “Bo’ not that trom you. No, you’ll not need any Kind of a boat that navigates the waters, to discover the SAVOY, Friday. October 12th. * * * SURE, YOU’LL FIND tthe SA- VOY BALLROOM like thousands of others have found it for the past th.ee years. And you'll not need a .ow boat either. You'll know in a jiffy where the SAVOY is when you get within a hundred miles of = s * * * OH BOY AND THEN. Say you will have the time of your life. Just think, three big popular bands und eleven hours continuous dane- ing. ee WHAT, YOU DON’T know that . October 12th was “COLUMBUS DAY’? Say feller, what’s wrong with you? Fed up on the World’s Series, | guess. Yes, we too got a kick out of the way the Yankees have been cuffin that “Show-Me” sang from St. Louis, Missouri. * * # BUT WE DID NOT forget about ‘Columbus Day”. We remember it so well that we engaged Charlie Johnson and his “Paradise Orches- tra” to entertain you. Yes, we’ll have three bands this Friday, to help you celebrate the most mo- mentous day in American history. se IF YOU REALLY want to strut your stuff, come out with us next Wednesday nite and enjoy our big masquerade party. It’s sure going to be one grand affair. * * * YES, COME OUT with us and enjoy a nite in Arabia. Oh boy but there’s a world of joy at one of these Arbian affairs. eo oe COME AND YOU'LL never re- sret it. You will surely get a thrill _ out of the most stupendous, spec- tacular spectacle ever presented to Harlemites. It will be a nite of nites. + * * est SOFT LIGHTS, DREAMY music, incense and perfumes, beautiful women dashing cavaliers and the mysterious whirl, expectancy, ex- citement, audacity and joy sup- reme. xe « : DON’T FORGET TO come mas- jue and masque in the most unique, antastic way possible. Come mas- jued and costumed as gorgeously. or grotesque as possible; come nasqued and costumed as attra¢: ively as possible. Ah but you may ve lucky. : ite, . Re ot HAVE YOU EVER met the “Ra; 3h of Revelry”? No! Well, come ut and meet the royal knight and lis entourage at the SAVOY next Wednesday Nite.. He'll be there in NOW DON’T - OVERLOOK two very important dates. COLUMBUS DAY. Friday, October 12th and the ARABIAN NITES BALL, Wednes day. October 17th. q C= é : e “a Ph H space " 3 : ohn —< we a Oe AUN 5 Z 4 Wang | \7=Sensational month i. I agp LEW LESLIES : , ADELAIDE HALL BILL ROBINSON AIDA WARD TINA MOORE ra WORLD FAMOUS BLACKBIRDS ORCHESTRA an: and JOHNNY HUDGINS t fastest, funniest.€ most ; E tuneful exctravaganza L I ’ inctyding the soag svc- Theis NV, G & cess of the Nation.... MATS¢W go, *| CANT GIVE YOU ” Exry, WEDS Sr ANYTHING BUT Lovet = /SHow! Mipyy, nm — ry IONE SCO O50 NOTA. THURS Priday, Octoder 12, 1928 . Radcliff and Cliff are back in town after several months spent in “Sunny California”. They were to appear with a Broadway. production but it failed to develop. .-*¢ + Maurice Hunter, the “Ebony” model who has posed for numerous magazine .drawings appeared as the slave in “Deep Harlem,” at the Lafayette last week. a ed Johnny Hudgins of the “Black Birds” spent over $1000 last week on 8 new. wardrobe, including seven suits of clothes, with everything to match each suit. It required the services of two delivery men and a small delivery wagon for the job. Johnny discarded the French and English suites he re- turned from Europe with. *_* © Once again I take the opportunity to advise all acts, tabs, musical comedies and revues, that these columns are open to them for the publishing of their activities, Kindly send us in where ‘you are playing, when you are Playing ,and what you are playing. Don’t wait until your engagement is nearly played out. Send it in the day you open and where you are to play next. * _* * “Ukelele’ Burt Howell and Earl Howard entertained at Ruggles Hall, Boston, Mass., last Monday night. Howard and his entertainers will be the feature of Columbus Day at Scen- ie Auditorium, for the Bostonians. oe 8 Qouring the Keith circuit with Dock Baker’s Revue is the versatile team of Blanore Peabody and Arthur (Red) Magit. _* ® The famous Whitman Sisters, and their new musical comedy “Hello Dix- jeland” will open a week's engagement at the Lafayette Theatre next week. These famous sisters are among the dest-known on the American stage. Ad- vance reports indicate that their new show is the most elaborate of their careers. Princess Wee Wee still con- tinus to be one of the hits of the show. * * & Evelyn Preer is playing at the Lin- coln Theatre, Los Angeles, California, with the so-called Lafayette Dramatic Players. Others in the cast now so successfully entertaining Californians are: Charles Olden, Eddie Thompson, Laura Bowman, Sidney Kirkpatrick, Bebe Townsend, Cloe Desmond, Arthur Ray, Lawrence Criner and Monte Haw- ley. Their last production was the “Cat and Canary” the week. . en ® London, England, has a “Greenwich Village” of “ebony” theatrical folks. Well, when Lew Leslie’s “Blackbirds” migrate to the famous English Mctro- polis, they'll have to enlarge the dis- trict. pees = Oo pg aa ry Sl om, + , ca ty 5 a Snaner py ae Rhee RE Ao aA Be Re ONE ges po ae pe foe NBR. Le Boa fg Pgs ee as Bet OSE ile Sas eS : Babe So Nae ae * Ree er MMS Bote” “rile oie pe oo ed : i” Eee Gore rN = ie i pty = i fs ee i. an * | Biers a he, tt ” “8 ; Pee Baa ease 3g < pe? ee - og Bi eS in eo eg 2. Be ee Be ae i 4 ce. c eee Pines ess. a ae ry” ae poe, ae ete e+ me | :”, Bae ae ag Meee eset Pee. ied ae ae pea on e Peek eee ce ee ed Sere e Fe ‘. .. Sar n ° a OF EP eee | Par Ease be? ieee WA Aee wo Bae eee ' Ear eek ; : Fes Beis : bs od es ie : me: eee. ee: cae taf ee Bee. Poke ee ae as z a Poss ed % a ra | PS eS i eT | co aa : a ao ‘ os F See z a ced F z - 7 The new edition of the international- ly famous “Birds” has been rehears- isg for several. weeks. According to the plans, this second company will open g The versatile team of DRAKE and WALKER which opened the Drake and Walker The- atre at 125th St. near 7th Ave., Monday with “* My Chocolate Gal’, which was an ott- standing suc- cess. q in Boston, playing the Hub for sever- al weeks and then, “Bye Bye Black Birds”. They are to sail some time in December. = * € King Vidor had the time of his life the first day of his meeting the “Ebo- ny” candidates for the new Vidor film feature “IIallelujah”, According to our ‘ Oh 7. & ae Eke a) , ° 0 Oe > D ne nsational month information, there will be fifteen prin- cipals for the outstanding characters. ses * “Deep -Harlem” is rehearsing in Washington this week. The produc- tion Is slated for two hours and a half and several features cut out at the Lafayette Theatre last week, will be re-inserted. Next week the vehicle will open at the Howard Theatre, unless there’s another change. se I take this opportunity to correct an erroneous item that appeared in these columns Iast week in reference to “Virginia” the musical comedy now playing in England. There are three Aframericans in the cast instead of only one as we stated last week. In nddition to Walter Richardson, there ts Jimmie Ferguson and Cora La Redd, the latter two being former members of the Cotton Club, New York City. »_ * ® Florita MeRae, the artist's model, has composed several song numbers which are to be published some time this month, -_* © “Steam Boat Days” with a strong east opened for a week last Monday (October Sth) at the Walker Theatre, Indianapolis, Ind. 'fhe cast has the fol- lowing popular entertainers listed: Sam Davis, Mollie Wolmes, Lloyd Hollins, Bula Bembow, Ethel Williams and ten chorines, namely; Thelma Johnson, Pearl Swan, Dora Woods, Lena Mat- tlovck, Rosette Woods, Goldie Phil- lips, Julia Hassan, Libbie Robinson, Madeline Hawkins and Louise Hazel- wood, ee 8 Irvin C. Miller’s new edition of the LEG PADS ‘“*‘LEGPADS'! MAKER SHAPELY LIMBS; DEFY DETECTION Also, Rubber Busts with 2 * Shoulder Straps, $6. Opera o = Hose, $3; 2 Pr. $5. Service A = Weight Silk Hose, $2.25; 3 a az Pr. $6.50. Reducing Rubber mR Garments; Magic Hair Curl- ers; Wigs; Transforma- tions; Impersonators’ Out- fits; Theatrical Supplies. 8. J. CAMP, '25 Fifth Ave., New York DRAKE & WALKER’S THEATRE FORMALLY THE APOLLO 125th STREET Near SEVENTH AVE. PHIL BERG, General Manager eee ana rr SA lh & oO WEEK OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th ‘520K Whos a ERE” ANOTHER DRAKE & WALKER SMASH u Aggregation of Beautiful Chorines That Ever Graved ene Te foottanta, With a Zazz Orchestra That Gets Em. Big Mid-Nite Show Every Friday at 12 P. M. ~ Doors open 45 minutes before Wonderful show at Wonderful Prices— curtain of all performances. ge ee ete es S$ DAILY Matinee—25e, '35c, 50c. e Ay on™ M. — 8:30 \ Evening—S5c, 50c, Vic. “Brown Skin Models” opened for a week at the Howard Theatre, Wash- ington, D. C., last Monday, October 8th. The cast has Eva Metcalf, George Crawford, ‘“Teddie’ Johnson, John Henderson, Anconia Turner, Blan- ehe Thompson, Harrison Blackburn, Maudina Brown, Wilie Brown, Helen Stewart and Charles Salters. sf © Mamie Smith and her “Sugar Cane boys and girls opened last Monday, October 8th, at the Orpheum Theatre, Newark, New Jersey. Jack’ Johnson is the special feature of the big Ma- Jestic Road Show. The cast includes: Johnny Williams, Ella Waters, Willie Richardson, ‘fCandyf’ Gray, Johnny -Brown, Tillie Jackson, Mary Adams and Ruby Harvey. -_* ©* She forgot to watch her colores but she is one of the original Alhambra girls, and we welcome Lolita Hall back in the line. .-_ cs @ The clever Inez Turnner, versatile chorine is the new addition to Earl Dancer’s “Deep Harlem” now at the Howard Theatre, Washington, D. C. .- * © The cyclone dancer, Peg-Leg Bates is still getting his share of the ap- plause nightly in Lew Leslie’s sensa- tional hit, “Blackbirds” of 1928. ._* * Gertrude Sanders, the well known blues singer, is to play one of the leading. roles in the Boston Company of “Blackbirds”. es e+ @ Several new features will be added to Lew Leslie's “Blackbirds of 1928” when the colored extravaganza, now playing at the Liberty Theatre moves to the Eltinge on Monday evening, Oct. 15. Elenor Johnson and “Her” Jazzing Reformers Miss Johnson has been given the honor of being the colored Queen of “Melody” from both white and colored. She is mistress of the melodies that beguile. Yoy man hear Elenore Jobn- son across the foot lights, —‘*But”, she is such a popular entertainer that her tour across the country is very rapid, and that makes your possible pleasure very uncertain, It seems like years since we've had a song “Bird” that we could equally match with other “Artists” but it has been only a year since the Angles called for our Dear Florence Mills, “The little Black Bird” who was loved by every one that knew her. And now we have another precious little songstress. She's a little ‘Blue Bird", our dear little Elenore Johnson. With no effort at all she permits her voice to drift into rich sonorous tones that lend a stately elegance to her lyrics and creeping through the songs is the fairy tread of stringed in- struments, Elenore’s Reformers. ‘To hear Elenore Johnson teaming with smiling Johnny Thompson the leader ot her Reformers, is to hear a comedy in song. Her two lyric hits are “Who's Jealous Now” and “I never knew what Happiness was, until I found You”. The lyrics were written by her Re- formers and the music by Mr. Stanly Bennett of the Pearl Theatre, Phila., Pa. Hear Miss Elenore Johnson sing these two numbers and then you will justly know WHY she is Queen of Melody. ees Eddie Green and Grace Smith are at Hurtig and Seamon’s Apollo Theatre this week with a burlesque show. Page Nine The dance given by the Women's. Auxiliary of the 4-E’s Club at the new million dollar Alhambra Bail- Room, last Saturday evening, proved to be very successful. Yes Sir, Folks, the beautiful decorated hall was pack- ed and jammed with enthusiastic dance lovers, eager to pay homage to the Club and get a view of Harlém’s latest rendezvous. Four wonderful acts help- ed to enliven the evening's entertain- ment. Snake Hips, star of Blackbirds, Francis and Otis the Clever sister act, Baby Deleon, Elenore Wilson, and the charming Ollie Burgoyne chief hostess of the Alhambra Ball Room- ss 8 Blidia Webb of “Show Boat” who broke her ankle about two weeks ago, is doing nicely. But it will be many weeks before she’ll be able to dance again. ._ + & FRANK PARCO Se ae ee Se Pent wee) es ee Ny ae ee a Mr. Frank Parco arrived last Friday from Italy after five months spent in his native land. He was met at the pier by a host of friends led by Pete, one of his partners. Later in the day the “Gang” staged a big party at ™ Avenue and 131st Street, where the partners, Frank, Pete. “Big John, Blackie and Mike had a happy reunion. a ee ae ese The last week to send in your reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. You have until Friday to win $50.00, $30.00 or $20.00 for ten reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. AININOIUINU SIM EINE As Mr. Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., is no longer associated or connected with The ‘Inter-State Tattler, no business transactions or ‘monies paid to him will be recognized or credited by The Inter-State Tattler. All business negotiated by Snelson where money is due, must be paid to the Tattler Office direct. INTERSTATE TATTLER 2296 Seventh Ave., N. Y. Phone: Edgecombe 6661 The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a landscape with trees and a body of water. Due to the low resolution, no text can be clearly identified. 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 Wilfred R. Bain, 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 Wilfred R. Bain, Editor of the High Hatters. No one knows the trouble that Marguerite Wilson has with her star border, but Marguerite. Having enjoyed her hospitality for six months without payment, he left last week and took the furniture along for company. * * * Gertrude Swain and Walter Evans have reconciled their love affairs and all is again serene in "Strivers' Row". * * * Since the boy friend went back to Howard University the cute Evelyn Holmes is seen in steady company with her 'back door man.' * * * Alma Smith of "Show Boat" is planning to rival the great 'Bo' as a tap dancer. * * * Leolia Denison, of West 120th Street, was seen measuring arms with a traffic official last Sunday. Never no speed laws for Leolia. Ha! Ha! * * * Francis Mason, chorine who loves fast men and faster cars was called home to rest after a very fatal accident recently. Too bad, Francis. * * * When George Collingwood, known as "Aces High", started telling his better half how he lost the 250 diamond stick pin, after an all night session at the poker table, she told him that 'sympathy' could be found in the dictionary. * * * Good deeds may be performed without the accompanying ballyhoo Dorothy Trubull, of New Rochelle; and Sunday school teachers are not supposed to engage in fisticuffs. * * * Wouldn't it be fine if a certain w. k. couple whose marriage has been 'rumored' for several months, should suddenly decide to relieve the world of its anxiety? How about it C. B. and B. A.? New York's Colored Park Avenue (St. Nicholas Place) was startled last week to witness the hasty exit of a Romeo and his Juliet from one of the fashionable apartments, minus their 'nighties'. H. P. and D. C. be careful. * * * William Turner—is it true you were caught in that 'numbers' raid along with Lionel Cummings and Lester Gibbs? What will the folks in Harrisburg say? *** The charming widow Ethel Bernard seems to have the first go with a certain well known character about town. How about it, J. G.? Whither have these birds flown: Garland Patten, Dick Allen, Allen Stoute, Lionel Baltimore, Bill Dean, Charley Gates, Russell Caution, Walter Lambert, James E. R. S. Cunningham, Willie Williams and Wilfred "Woodie" Woodruff? Most of them are spending vacations, but where? Since a certain w. k. politician received the big job he has forgotten his real friends and have turned them down cold. Maybe by the time the votes are counted in November he will be hisself again. If good-looking glad rags will get one by William R. Jones would like to nominate Eva Brown of West 141st street for a job as hostess at The Bambra Ballroom. Anyone who cares to get in touch with Harry Dudley, may do so at the THE PUBLISHERS Liberty Hotel in Atlanta City. Mail from young ladies on sweet scented paper will be returned. Listen Verna Joy—Just what would you call love, anyway? Those two fly Porto Ricans who fly around town in a Buick Sedan will fly into the arms of the law one of these days if they keep making fly remarks to other men's wives. * * * Now that Gertrude Goodwin has taken up the past-time of spending her time in Harlem movie houses, the knowing ones are saying she is lonesome for her Sweet Man who returned to Howard to "take his medicine." Thanksgiving will be here soon, Gertrude and The Tattler Exursion will invite you to join the "Queen of the Classic" party for the game—and your Heart of Joy. * * * Bob Miller of Chicago, the nearest approach that we have to a Lindburgh, says he is going to invest in an air line between France and Africa. One of the local chorines heard the story and announced that she would make the trip a la Mabel Boll—yes, imitation diamonds and all. * * * Would it be nice to tell: Why Miss Bessie Cook stopped calling up a certain newspaper man on press days. And it wouldn't do to tell who gave Helen Morgan of Philly that righteous looking sparkler she wears on her index finger. * * * The Cotton Club Revue is minus the services of four of their most attractive members, according to information reaching this department. The break came when the management tried to make the girls stay overtime for rehearsals. ★ ★ ★ After the Osbiny, we passed Hazel Coles, Evelyn Laney, Helen Ford and Wilma Mason Greenlee waiting patiently for J. J.'s Packard, but even Packards break down occasionally. *** TRUE STORY Wilhelmina "Toody" Adams sailed from Havre, France, and arrived Tuesday morning on the "Ile de France", which docked at Pier 57, looking like Paris itself. The big time Chicago Police Sergeant was right there to greet her, having been notified by wireless. The "Serg." had a keen rival in Handsome Jack Dabney of Boston. So one of "Toody's" friends dedicated this little rhyme to her: Nobody knows what 'Toody' knows. Nobody knows where Toody' goes. Nobody knows what Toody' does. Nobody knows who 'Toody' loves. * * * What is the attraction Emmet Matthews at 267 Edgecombe Avenue after midnight? Oh, boy! Something new under the sun is to see Addison Carey saying his prayers with a cigar stub in his mouth. Jessie Easton is being paged to call at The Lincoln to make amends. Richard is having a fit and is very much sorry and all that. At last Billy King is out of the Misery Club. A certain sweet singing pianist is the reason. Putney the w. k. haertbreaker of Arabian Nights Ball Join the Merry Throng of Fun Makers the Lincoln is extremely worrled over the illness of Helen Battles. Poor Tiny Alexander—don't worry, maybe there is still some love left in Jimmie—but don't throw another faint. Tom is that way about Elsie Weeks of Atlantic City. Buck & Bubbles—The next time you bring that baby with the hand full of diamonds and the million dollar smile give us a break. Couldn't you see your friends were gunning for an introduction? Addison Carey is so busy staging shows and making love he has no time to talk with his partner over important matters. How come, Addison? Leonard—Jimmie my friend. It is about time for that cute little wife of yours to get tired of being left alone so often. She is too sweet for that. Selma Myrick of "Show Boat" is spending her vacation in the Monumental City, where she underwent a successful operation. The Most Gl Arabia MASQU Wednesday FEAST YOUR EYES Upon The Grand Costume Parade at Mid-Nite. See the Glittering Array 图 Join the Merri Starts at 8:30 Sharp Buy your Tickets Now. On Sale by All Employees Lenox A That "Queen of the Classic" Contest idea, is attracting some very charming and attractive damsels. For instance we have from Boston, the alluring Ethel Douglas of West 132nd St. * * * The Democratic State headquarters of Harlem was the scene of a lively debate recently, when these famous Old Guards: Counsllor McDougal, Charley Payne, McNeil, Wright and Editor U. S. Poston elucidated upon the leadership. * * * Who were the three Fifth Avenue clad light-browns who left a taxi cab in front of Small's Paradise and failed to return with change to pay the driver? Elsie, Eloise and Elinore have you no heart? Night time is the right time to make love, Sylvia and Joe, but it can't be done with any degree of safety in someone else's love nest. Harry Edwards—isn't it about time you kept your promise to wed the little girl from Rochester? Remember, she refused some mighty good offers on your account. lorious and Fascin of the Season THE an Night QUE — COSTUME — C y Evening, COME BEHOLD ENJOY erry Throng of P ADMISSION, $1.00 AVOY d's Finest Ballro Avenue. 140-141St THE INTER-STATE TATTLER NEWSPAPER MAN STUFF Some of our newspaper friends dropped in to wish us well last week. Really, didn't think we were quite so popular but just glance at this array: Hon. Finley Wilson, Grand Mogul of The Elks and Editor of The Washington Eagle; Charles T. Magill, Feature Editor, for The A. News; Alvin White, Mgr. Ed. N. Y. N.; Joe Neal, Feature Writer; Old Boy Gilbert of the Harlem Home Journal; William Clark of The Age, Floyd Calvin of The Courier and our own Bessie Beardon of the Childefender. Then there was Henri Stucker, who has just been appointed Asst. Mgr. for Drake & Walker's newly acquired playhouse on West 125th Street. * * * Since Ruth Lambert left town, Charlie Bellard is crying: "I never knew what love could do, do, do, till I met you." * * * Wonder what did the old fashioned Ruth Church, waitress at Spar's Lunch Room mean, when she told a regular customer: "I feel just right now:" Could it be because her Sweet Man was in town?" nating Event ts Ball CIVIC Oct. 17th FEAST YOUR EYES On the Most Gorgeous, Spectacular Spectacle of Oriental Beauty Meet The Rajah Fun Makers Continues 'Til 3 A. M. Famous Stage Celebrities Will Present street Renaissance Five Play Sunday Night Friday, October 12, 1928 Renaissance George Booker Mighty Patrolman BILL THOMPSON, one of iron lights, has asked the fighter pure and simple in quite an assignment, William as usual, the query will not BILL THOMPSON, one of N. Y. University's stellar gridiron lights, has asked the writer to nominate the best fighter pure and simple in the "Harlem Precinct". That's quite an assignment, William,—but we feel confident that as usual, the query will not stymie us. George Booker, standing 6 feet 3 inches in his socks, and hitting the beam close to 235 pounds, is our nominee for the title of the Battling Cop'. For years Booker was a pal of your correspondent, when he had no intention of becoming a guardian of the law. During those bleak summers and winters; he spent most of his time working in the shipyards, and training boxers. Laying aside friendship, and answering this question from the viewpoint of an unbiased sportsman, we are forced to give George Booker the call on sheer performance. For four years he toiled in the ring using his own name—"Battling Booker", meeting all comers from 175 pounds up, and receiving but very little for real honest to goodness battles the present day fighter seldom is called upon to engage in. Boxed Wills in Shipyards HARRY WILLS, dreaded Brown Panther back in 1917-24, worked side by side with Booker in the shipyards during the war years. For the amusement of the workers during rest hours, a set of boxing gloves would be thrown into the picture, and volunteers would go to it hammer and tongs. Many were the setto's between Wills and Booker, and Harry will tell you today that the young man who wears the shield of the New York Police Department with so much honor to himself, is rather nifty with his hands whether glove encased or bare. A Marvelous Defensive Boxer THIS round faced pleasant speaking policeman, was one of the best defensive boxers we ever put the gloves on with, and remember your correspondent has boxed with the best including Sam McVea, Lester Johnson, Panama Joe Gaus, Jack McVey, et al. Even today, Booker can stand still on a dime and pick your hardest punches off on forearm and elbow, causing you to hurt your hands badly or break them. He is a great kidder, always wears a broad smile,—but when he gets angry and businesslike, it's high time to ring for the Fire Department and the riot squad. Jack Benton Rates Highly BACK in the good old days, Holmes, the first Colored policeman in Greater New York and the best loved was a whale of a man with his fists even though police rules and regulations do not allow an officer to come to fisticuffs with a civilian. Scroggins,—burly freckled faced patrolman of over a decade ago, was and still is among the world's most powerful men. Jack Benton, tall heavyweight Beau Brummel of the 16th Precinct is rated quite a formidable man with the gloves on. His record of United States Army boxing champion 1923-25, and also champion of the Attention The Lafayette B 168 WEST 13 IS FORMING A LADIES A To occupy the entire me Billiard and 5 Billiard T Instructor on ha Attention, Ladies! The Lafayette Billiard Academy 168 WEST 132nd STREET N. Y. University's stellar gridle writer to nominate the best the "Harlem Precinct". That's,but we feel confident that itymie us. Nation Guard (369th infantry) during the same period, bears favorably with the record of Booker or any other policeman in our precint. Defeated Soldier Jones SCALING 175 pounds during his career as a soldier Banton licked tough Soldier Jones, who at least was a real trial horse for the best in the racket. He has held his own in real battles and exhibitions against the following array of boxers: Jamaica Kid, Bertie Littlejohn, Rufus C. pbell (Kayoed Campbell), Jack McFarland, Mart Clair (K. O.), Battling Gahee,—this last named gent once a sparring partner for two days of Ex-World. Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey. Personally we know Sergt. Jesse Battles, Jasper Rhodes, Emanuel Kline. Jimmy Mathis, George Webber, Bill Hunter, Eddie Green, Reu- PEKING ISSING A group of Renaissance Basketball stars who open their official season Sunday Night at Renaissance Casino. Front Row—RICKS. JENKINS. and MAYERS. Back Row—SLOCUM, SAUNDERS and SAITCH—EDDIE MONROE will be new addition. ben Carter and one or two unnamed here, who would have made good as boxers had they not essayed to the high calling of making the streets of Harlem safe for the law abiding. Renaissance Meet Bronx Pro's. BASKETBALL fans will have their inning Sunday night, when Bob Douglas's crack Renaissance Big Five, tackle their time honored rivals—the Bronx Professionals. The "Rens" are the most colorful race outfit, since the decline of such noted basketball ma Archie Searle's famous Collegians expect to bring to New Yorkers a rare basketball treat — can't divulge anything further at this time just read the "Tattler" Sport pages.—Al. Moses. stars who open their official season S d MAYERS. Back Row—SLOCUM, MONROE will be new addition. chines as Vandals, Howard, Alpha, Incorporators, Loendi, Delaney-Rifles, Kewpies, St. Christopher, et al. Mr. Douglas, himself a star court player with the Spartan Braves of close to two decades ago, rightfully deserves all of the nice things correspondents say of him in our journals, and the leading white papers of the country. His honest and fair treatment of player and fan, stamp him as one of the outstanding sportsmen of all time, and if basketball is back on the map to stay, he is directly responsible for the h condition the game is in. Magnanimous to a fault, he had his associates in the "Renaissance Incorporation" have spared no expense in order to give this city the finest basketball five of our group. Ever and anon, teams throughout the land rise to challenge the Rens claim to world leadership among Colored peoples,—but in most cases it is only a gesture,—the bright thought of some nimble minded press agent writing in the interests of a home town outfit. Fort Dearborn, Savoy, Quaker Elks, Wilberforce, and a few more, resent Bob Douglas's claim, but somehow or other they usually wait until the fag end of the season to hurl defi's that are unreasonable from a box office standpoint. Will Meet All Comers THIS writer will entertain any proposition from out of town clubs on behalf of the Renaissance Five, with this one stipulation. Bob Douglas, imported the "Ritz Klub" of Pittsburg at the behest of your humble servant to play for the mythical title last season. Western race scribes, flooded this town with false press releases as to the all conquering ability of this smoky town aggregation. The result is history.—The Ren- Sunday Night at Renaissance Casino. SAUNDERS and SAITCH—EDDIE aissance Five made the Pennsylvania outfit look like a bunch of selling platers in a field of thoroughbreds, and skeptical New Yorkers lifted their hands to heaven's blue and exclaimed — "Never Again". It was a bitter pill for your operative to swallow, as well as the Renaissance management who endeavor to book only the best attractions. The aforementioned list are invited to submit their terms, and we only caution you that it takes more than well thought out "Ballyhoo" to lick the 'Rens', as the Ritz Klub will attest The faithful army will be on deck Sunday Night at 8.30 as usu- Page Eleven ai,--and you uninitiated fans, tro out to Renaissance Casino in 138th street just east of Seventh Avenue and witness the best Afro-American team in these United States toss that leather sphereroid around like 'Nobody's Business'. Ernest Hutchinson's Palace Few Billiard and Bowling Recreation rooms in this broad country rank with the palatial enterprise owned by Ernest C. Hutchinson. Situated between 144th and 145th streets on Lenox Avenue, it is monumental to the far sightedness of a young and enterprising race man. Feeling the need for a proper place for the youth of both sexes to congegate in wholesome recreation after business hours, Mr. Hutchinson spent close to $70,000 in making this room the equal of any white enterprise of a similar nature in the United States. His bowling alleys are the finest and best purchasable, and his billiard and pocket billiard tables, are gems of wood-craftmanship. Is there any sensible reason,—you young people of "Our Harlem", why you shouldn't spend your leisure hours there? Of course the answer is NO. and a much bigger one than we are able to set up in type. In making our rounds of the show places of Harlem,—no place catches our eye as does the E. C. Hutchinson Rooms, and this doesn't happen to be an advertisement — simply editorial comment from the heart, that really shouldn't be necessary. Worthy of Broadway WERE Mr. Hutchinson's room located on Broadway, he would be doing a land office business as does Dwyers, Dalys, and Thumms. This, gentle readers, constitutes 9 Colored Players on White Football Team Los Angeles. Cal., Oct. 10th. The balance of power lies with the dark side in the team that represents J. A. Reese School this year in Gridiron activities. The big Main Street institution has nine big beefy players on its team who are Negroes and all crack players. Among them are Edmond Johnson, right half-back; Geo. Diandigo, full back; Earl Nickerson, quarter back; Alexander, left-end; Foreman, right end. These men have all made good records in practice for the season's games. The two other players are white. a serious indictment against you as citizens in a commonwealth that demands cooperation in order to work out your economic welfare. As a business man, he employs conservatively thirty persons of both sex in his rooms. We imagine that Ernest (as we are privileged to call him), will be quite angry over some of the caustic remarks dropped in this article concerning your plain duty towards worthwhile race business projects. However, they are true in the main, and if we as a group ever expected to command the respect of other groups, we must prove conclusively that we are patronizing, wideawake. and above all else, appreciative of the institutions our capable business men erect for our benefit and advancement. "Jerry Wins" Jerry Stephens, 110, defeated Tommy Savino, 117, last Friday eve., at the Lynbrook Club in a stubbornly fought battle. Jerry got off the floor to score a great victory. So thrilling was th bout that it had the crowd in an uproar from start to finish. ATLANTIC CITY Philadelphia News THE 50th meeting of the Play Ground Association of America held its annual Convention in the Haddon Hall during the week of Oct. 1st. Among the colored delegates were Ernest T. Attwell, Field Director, Bureau of Colored Work, Philadelphia, Mrs. W. V. Binga, and Mrs. A. H. Harris If Richmond, J. M. Pollard, C. J. Grinell, Phila. and Miss Julia Wrenn, Auburn, New York. Miss Wrenn is social director in Auburn. Among some of the noted persons connected with the Association are Joseph Lee, L. D. Boston, Pres. Mr. Lee is author of Constructive and Preventive Philanthropy and Play in Education, also former Overseer, Harvard University. F. Truble Davidson, Asst. Secretary of War for Aviation, member of the Daniel Guggenheim Foundation Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics, N. Y. University. Mr. Thomas A. Edison, John H. Finley, Educator, associate Editor, New York Times, former commissioner of Education, N. Y. State. Hon. Myron T. Herrick, Ambassador to France, and former Governor of Ohio and Edward E. Loomis, President Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. Also Ellen B. Scripps, endowed Scripps Institute for Bilogical Research, University of California. This Association reaches 2500 communities. There are 10770 play spaces; 2156 Indoor recreation centers; 231 summer camps, 7025 play leaders; 19825 workers all involving a total expenditure for 1927 of $32,191,763.32. * * * Rev. Dr. W. Lloyd Imes of New York is scheduled to speak at the annual educational meeting of the Negro Alumni Association, Nov. 8. The association is now making a drive for the Chase-Brown Fund, inaugurated for the advancement of Negro education. The first school year meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. Margaret Caution, 400 N. Ind. Avenue. The new president, Mrs. Marceline Lewis Hinton, presided. Other officers are: Mrs. Lillian Smith, financial secretary, Miss Doris Pilgrim, Cor. Sec'y, Miss Mabel Belt, Treasurer. In attendance were Miss Herbert, Miss Mary Washington, Miss Rosa Weeks, Thomas Murphy, and others. Miss Alverta Chinn left for Chester to visit her father, Mr. E. B. Domar, Saturday afternoon. ** ** Friday night society forsook its formal trimmings and paid nature a call at the Barn Dance of the Lawnside Tennis Club, Lawnside Park, N. J. Just imagine rusticating among corn stalks and vines, pumpkins and honey dew melons. There was the big log fire around which country gentlemen with corn pipes, blackened boots, and trousers rolled up. Gingham dresses, bonnets, hoop skirts and bandanas catered to mister's wishes. Apple Jack and lemonade, cold ham, kettleled beans, brown betty, combination and potatoe salad, pickles and cheese, hot coffee with cow's cream, was the menu. Red apples found their way into everybodys wagon, or struggle huggy. And those who danced and struggled imbided and laughed were: W. J. Atkins and party, Pleasantville, Geo. A. Diggs, Mrs. Beatrice Johnson, Robinson, the Scotts, the Maurice Hayes' Miss Edith Dempsey, Miss Julia Goens, Miss Tthel Harvey, Miss Nan Smith, Mr. James Campbell, Mr. Paul Brown, Mr. Edgar Milby of Atlantic City. Dr. and Mrs. Daveny, lawyer Fitzhugh, Dr. and Mrs. Barnett, Miss Wilmer Mayo of Phila., Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill, Miss Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Jones, Lawnside and vicinity. After the dance the La Marrs entertained a group of friends. ★ ★ ★ Miss Veronia Wakefield, who spent the summer at the residence of "Queenie" Diggs, has returned to Marion, S. C., where she teaches. John Beecher is teaching at Americus, Ga. Ted Anderson at Birmingham, and Leon Murray at Tallahassee. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nottingham, Miss Annie Johnson, Mrs. Rachel Gross of Catonsville, Md., and Mr. Samuel Fitchett motored up from Baltimore, Sunday. * * * Mrs. Laura Johnson and sister, Miss Rhema Porter of Phila., motored to W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Annapolis and Washington with magistrate Johnson. They motored with Mrs. Julia Hall who was on a vacation Mrs. Johnson and Hall are policewomen of Atlantic City. Harry Dudley, Pacific Coast Boxer, is at the Liberty. Dudley took on Laredo at the Common A. C., Monday night. ```markdown ``` Mr. S. C. Jordan, prominent headwaiter, accompanied by Mrs. Jordan and Mr. Leroy Adger, left by way of auto for Chicago. Mr. Jordan is locked upon as one of the very business like headwaiters, who is doing his best to hold up the standard of service in seashore hotels. * * * Mr. William H. Gaines, one of Atlantic City's landmarks addressed a meeting of white and colored citizens in the Marion Tea Room, Philadelphia. After the speaking which was presided over by ex-congressman Miller of So. Carolina, the guests partook of a collation. The meeting was held in the interest of Governor Smith. * * * The N. T. Goodwins were seen in Mayfair at the opening game of the series. * * * Miss Mildred La Barr has returned from New York where she visited her sister. Pleasantville Teacher Kills Self Prohibited from keeping company with the young man of her choice, mentally ill because of lying tongues, upon the part of her sex, the controlling of her salary by the household, and modern thoughts on how a public servant, especially a school teacher should appear, are thought to have been the causes of Hilda Field's, 21 year old school teacher, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rields, 1207 Columbia Avenue, Pleasantville, New Jersey, in taking her own life. That Miss Fields had talked to persons of her intentions is not denied. On Sunday, Sept. 30th, Miss Fields went about her usual Sabbath routine at St. Pauls. Sunday afternoon a very unusual thing occured. Instead of playing light music to rest her fingers and mind for Sunday night, Hilda sat at the piano and played "Down At The Cross", and, "Nearer My God To Thee", with such affectation until everyone in the house except Mr. Fields broke down and cried. Monday morning she left Pleasantville about 6 A.M. or 7 and told a girl friend of what she intended to do. The girl made no effort to communicate to Mrs. Fields. At 11 A. M. Hilda was seen driving in a circle out in Brigantine. School authorities inquired if she intended coming in. They were told that Hilda left for school quite early. The state police were notified. Tuesday morning her lifeless body was found. A revolver was in her hand, the bullet had split open her heart. Death to Hilda, even by her own hand, is much sweeter than life to those damnable women, who drew their minds aside while at the same time extended their filthy hands. The curse that shall follow them in life will be more terrible than the cruelest death. The Robert Hickses gave a party in honor of Clara J. Wood of Atlantic City the house guest of Hellen Tippit Joell. Among those present were C. Draper, M. Heath, G. Johnson, The James Messers, W. A. Le Bue, H. Martini, F. Morris, H. Ward, G. Carroll. Fields Johnson also gave a luncheon for Miss Wood. Those included were L. Joell, H. Tippitt, E. Brown, D. Smith, M .Lucas, and G. Holland. Lucille Joell in turn gave a dinner at the Blue Bowl Tea Room in the honor of her guest who left for Washington, D. C., after a pleasant stay in the Quaker City. ★ ★ ★ A. George L. Barton, attraction Shufflin Sam from Alabama, played to a capacity house at Gibson's Standard Theatre last week. The audience was appreciative and Stanly Robinson's orchestra just made it impossible for patrons to keep their feet still. The sketch "Why Girls Go Wrong" made a great hit with the Standard Audience. Joe Bright as Ell the vice king easily dominated the scene. Babe Brown, Harold and Bill, Leanor and Cut Out, John La Rue, Daybreak Nelson, all did splendid work. ★ ★ ★ This week the Whitman Sisters, long favorites with Phila. theatregoers present their 1028 Revue. The public always gets its money worth when the Whitman Sisters appear. They are able and experienced show-ladies who know their public and delight in pleasing them. * * * Gibson's Dunbar Theatre, Broad and Lombard, presents the Alhambra Players in Red Light Maizie featuring Andrew Bishop. Red Light Maizie is a short drama dealing with reform in a small town. A Judge who is a member of a reformer's family gives a sporting girl a break, then falls in love with her. The Judge ends his life: the lover escapes. Exciting bits of dramatization. A musical show follows the drama featuring S. H. Dudley, Jr., Straight Emmet Anthony, Comedian, Ida Brown, Juvenille, Mary Clemmons, Doris Rhueboeton, Crack Shot Hackly, Comedy, aDncing Dandie, Edna Barr. The Beauty Chorus consists of the Misses Dolores Miner, Bertha Wards, Elsie Freeman, Joseph Noble, Celestine Howard, Sarah Malybus, Jap Solman, Bobby Cobs, Ruthe Aikens, Edna Harris, Sarah Smith, Mabel Hopkins, Four Dancin Boys, Kennedy, Jones, Love, and Wallace, Doe Hyder's, Southern Airs Orchestra. ★ ★ ★ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity presents Marion Anderson, Prima Dona at the Academy of Music, on October 12. Mr. Wm. King, accompanist. CHAMBERSBURG, PA., by WILLIAM D. BROWN. --- What was all the "Frowsey" racket on the BOTTOM last Saturday night? Get together "Fellows" and throw these old gloves on the shelf. * * * Everybody who attended the "Contest Hop" at Carlisle last Friday night says it was the Cat's. Some got home in the wee hours and others in the broad daylight. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Philadelphia, Pa., spent last week at her home here among friends. Who won the first two games of the World Series? Ask "Bill" Brown, he knows. * * * Ann says that she is going to take a quiet little rest for a while; so she went to Bunkers Hill, W. Va., for two weeks. ```markdown ``` "Bill" Williams just what is eating you? Who ever heard of such a thing. Just how did you feel when you came to yourself? Take it easy old boy, ole Hawkins is right over the hill. There's going to be a big Pre-Holloween Dance at the Odd Fellows' Hall soon. If you want to have a real good time don't fall to hear "The Midnight Bell Hops Orchatra". Kansas City Society --- We are all looking forward with anticipation to the "Beau Brummell's Annual Harvest Hop" Friday Oct. 12th Pase Dancing Academy. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barker, of Barker's Deluxe Grocer's, entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Sunday, Sept. 30th, at their beautiful home on East 23rd St. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Homer O. Eblon and Miss Lucille Dudley. Gee! and how I did eat. Fried chicken galore, my weakness. Dr. and Mrs. Howard M. Smith left Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Dr. Smith's brother Irving Smith of Baltimore, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ficklin have as their quest Mrs. Wayman Smith of St. Louis. Mrs. I. A. Fletcher entertained Tuesday afternoon with a card party honoring Mrs. Wayman Smith of St. Louis and Mrs. M. L. Miller of Coffeyville, Kans. Mrs. Goldle Elliott continues to improve at Wheatly Provident Hospital. Mrs. Charles Garrett who has spent the summer in Chicago and Detroit, arrived home Tuesday looking tip top. Miss Theora Boone, 531 Buindaro Blvd., Kansas City, Kans., entertained with a card party Monday evening from six to nine in honor of Mrs. Charlotte Kennedy-Meyers of Cleveland Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. W. St., 2130 E. 24th St., have as their guest Mrs. E. S. Williams of Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Williams is the wife of Rev. Ernest S. Williams, Pastor of the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore. 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Both orchestras were on their toes every minute, and the only ones who were really punished, were the poor dancers, who went happily home after dancing to continuous music. In doing justice to both the Tattler man, will not express his personal opinion as to which of the orchestras were best. Both were red hot. And the crowd, why Al Smith couldn't have drawn any larger crowd. There are some of cities that were represented at the big musical attraction were: Baltimore, York, Hagerstown, Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading, Gettysburg, Steelton, etc. Paul Hodge, breezed in town just as the big time was going on. Yes, a special meeting of the Backbiters' Club was called. It was all little Miss Edith could do—to reach around that gentleman's neck—so tall and all that. Miss Ada May, Rella Crampton and Miss Ball, all of Harrisburg, arrived rather late but made up during the short time they were there. Yes, the three mammas wer just too bad. 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Phone Monument 3620. ; ETAR oec® « ‘ TA, / - a { \ fincoln&)Schoo 261-269 West 1258St.N YC Lincoln University By “MARKIE” PARKS \“ and gone. Despite a miserable downpour of rain quite a few loyal Lincolnites came out to see the Mighty Lions perform. And did they perform? And how!!! Thru mud and water, against the wind and chill those boys stood up and played A. & T. right down to the bricks. That team actu~ ally has football “IT”, The way our scrappers tumbled those brawny and dark gridders from the Tar Heel State was a shame. “Pud” Waters, “Senator” Hill, “Urias” Oates, “Senor” Jason, and last but not least, “Pretty Poppa” Fraser. The above. are linesmen, in the backfield. “Julie” Martin, Lamarr, Jerry Harmon and “Shorty” Carter were a real Four Horsemen combina- tion. se * I don’t know what our campus is coming to. Guess what? Do you know that there has been formed a club known as “The Daubers”. All the old maids are members. The function of this organization is to daub and daub There is one benefit derived from mem- bership in “The Daubers”, that is that oce:a member you are free from gos- sip yourself. The sisters now members are: Mony ‘Dowling, Carol Holmes, Langston Hughes, U. S. Tate, Frank Fitchell, Frank Norris, “Bud" Lefter- idge, Kirk Jackson, Jimmy Murpby, “Legs” Marshall, Artie Thomas, aPul Boswell and “Little Me”. We certainly do dish the dirt. ._* © We notice a paucity of young ladies pictures in the various rooms this year. Evidently the Lincoln Line is not ag potent as it was heretofore. Even if we do see a photograph in one room we can move into the next room and see one just lke it. The third floor in Lincoln Wall is noted for this, especially the northern corner. .. € The Betta Kappa Chi Scientifie Se- eicty held their first mecting last week. All four members were prseent, ther- fofe so were all the officers. This or- ganization has for its purpose the banding together of all honor students in science in grade A Negro schools throughout the country. At present there are chapters at Howard, Lincoln, West Virginia and several other schools with more chapters being form- ed in many others. ._* & After the game quite a few folks motored into Philly and remet at the Southern Grill, Philly’s rendezvous for the collegiate set The boys were there, Willie and Mareus Carpenter. The younger Turkey has just matriculated at Howard Med- ical School but already he spouts ana- tomical and medical terms like a se- nior medic. I really fear for the size of his hat after a couple more years in Washington. s#+e Also seen with the Carp'’s were “Buddy” (Always Wrong Leftridge, “Red” Brookes, Ted Battey, John Hes- ter, Dave Asbury, Clarence Kelly, and yours truly. Then the new edition of the World Club (our ousted Sophs) were there gathered around the festive board. They are “Bernie’ Hughes, ‘Steve” Moore, “Mother Nature’ Walker and “Hubi” Jackson. If they were sorrow- ful because of their recent outsting as hazers, they didn’t show it. Perhaps they were drowning their sorrows. While still another table held Dr. Mark Wheatland, “Chink” Wyatt, Lou Harman, “Fats”? Phillips, “Herb” St. Clair, Dick Whittington, Johnnie Red- mond, John Taylor, C. T. Collins, Macon Merryman, Kirk Jackson, Horse Dwiggins and all the gang who helped us celebrate our “Moral Victory.” ene @ A heavy lover has retunred to school. Chubby Williams is back minus about fifty pounds and looking like a sylph beside his former self. I’ve tried to get his formula because I could make a fortune aiding several] ladies I know In losing some avoidupois. Chub, how- ever keeps the secret of his success hidden. Mrs. Winkler, official purveyor of ice cream, cigarettes and goodies to the university is doing a rushing business nowadays. So much in fact, that she has imported a winsome damsel from her home to aid her doing the winter. -_ 2. & The various rattle trap machines that pose for cars on the campus are being groomed for the trip to Richmond for the Union-Lincoln Game. Trusting in luck and the Lord the “Barney Old- fields” may reach the capitol of the Old Dominion sometime between now and Christmas. sf. 8 On Oct. 13, Lincoln plays Shaw. We hope that all friends of Lincoln will avail themselves of this opportunity to see the Lions on their field and will attend the game. So until next week—Aurevoir. Workers’ School Gives Course in “Problems of American Negro” The Workers School, Betram D Wolfe, director, and T. Benjamin, as- sistant director, which is located at 26-28 Union Square offers this fall a symposium course in the Problems of the American Negro. The Negro prob- lem is an acid test for the working elass of this country, and it is the aim of this course to analyze the racial oppression of the Negro of this coun- try; the economic, political and social inequality as the lot of the Negro under white American imperialism; the Amer- ican institution of lynching, Jim Crow- ism, disenfranchisement; the exploita- tion and oppression of the Negro peas- antry; to note changes taking place in the social composition of the race; to relate the problems of the Negro race in this country to those of the Negroes in Africa, West Indies, Haiti; to dis- cuss steps the Negroes must take for social emancipation and to point out the duties of the white workers in connection with these important prob- Jems, ° The Workers School accepts the class struggle as the driving force of social progress and bends all its energies to the training of workers for that strug- &le. Its curriculum is based on the assumption that Mrax, Engels, and Lenin in their works and deeds have given the proletariat a science of un- derstanding, organization and action which directs it along its march to- ward power and emancipation, gh 3 bees aoe Se viral ps atte eee ce. ae * Be; . | ro | ees a (2 0 eas Sea Nani: kee 20208 By Courtesy of Rodriquez The vivacious ELSIE HUNT- ER, graduate of Wadleigh High School, who contemplates com- pleting her work at Hunter Col- lege. Lecturers for the course will be se- lected from the National Advisory Council which includes suck well- known radicals as Mary Adams, John J. Ballam, Max Bedacht, Joseph Brod- sky, Cyril Griggs, William Montgomery Brown, James P. Cannon, Paul Crouch, Harry W. I. Dana, Solon De Leon, John Dos Passos. Robert W. Dunn, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, William Z. Foster, Joseph Freeman, Benjamin Git- low, Ben Held, Michael Gold, George Halonen, A. A. Heller, Otto Huiswood, Louis Hyman, Alfred Knutson, Jay Lovestone, A. Markiff, J. Mindel, Rob- ert Minor, Isaac Munsey, M. J. Olgin. Lucy Parsons, Julius Portnoy, Henry Puro, Pat Tookey, Mary Heaton Worse, William Watkins, John Watt, William W. Weinstone, Alfred Weisbord, Lo- vett Fort Whitman, Anita Whitney, Herbert Zam, and Charles Zimmerman and Scott Nearing. * * * Although a nominal fee is charged for classes, the school has made a special dispensation for members of our group who wish to attend, and no tuition will be required. Already a class of fifteen has been formed in Harlem to take advantage of this work P. S. 139 Has 3 Art Clubs Junior High School 139 at 140th St. and Seventh Avenue, Jacob M. Ross, principal, has organized three art clubs by means of which the pupils’ natura] creative tendencies may be developed and their feeling for art expressd. 189 is th boy’s Junior High School and the work selected is that which has an appeal to them, The last week to send In your reasons why AJ. Smith should be elected President. You have until Friday to win $50.00, $30.00 or $20.00 for ten reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. Wilberforce University By The I’s “The many ruts and quagmires on Life’s stretches cannot be avoid- ed when we are blinded by doubt and wander aimlessly in the fog of fear. The Victor who meets and overcomes the dragons Fear and Failure, “gets there” on the road to somewhere, It pays a man to repulse every thought and act that tends to retard his progress. Only through creative energy and con- structive thought may we hope to turn our efforts into worth-while fruition and puf stone into the ‘foundations of our Dream Castles.” Since we last wrote to you fellow collegians, we have been simply bub- bling over with anticipation about the first game of the season against last year’s gridiron champions, Bluefield. They started a track met in the last game with Union, but will sing a far different tune here. According to cur- rent “dope’’, they are in perfect form, but they won’t be any trouble for the Old Gren and Gold. ?. * * * The Sphinx Club of the Alpha Phi Alpifa Fraternity entertained the Freshmen with a smoker at the Alpha House, last Sunday night. A very in- teresting program was rendered, after which refreshments were served. Everyone enjoyed themselves. * * * Saturday morning, Alpha Kappa Al- pha Sorority, started the entertain- ment ball rolling, with a breakfast par- ty for the new girls. Did they have a good time? Asw them. “At least,” one enthusiastic Freshman girl exclaimed, “the menu was ‘so different’ from the regular Shorter Hall morning repasts.” Which was nuf sed! Behind the News “Look out boy, I'M have Owen Jones make a grease spot out of you.” Well, alright, Ruth Hill, we'll be careful. Parlez vous Francais, La Verne Brown? Of course, we just know you do, When are you sailing for Gay Pa- rec? * * oJ Inez Cole, that was a mighty nice talk you gave the Freshmen last Fri- day night. But do you remember what you said about Socializing during for- bidden hours? You want to watch that Alston business, the I’s saw you. * * * Miss Helen Finley, we like your styles. Why don’t you give some of the boys a break? Maybe the boy friend back home has laid down the law on that drag business. - * © To the tall handsome freshman that wanted to know the girl's name from Jacksonville, Fla.: Mary Lewis is her name and she’s mighty nice. * * & Wanted—tTall girl, charming person- ality, lovable ways, in fact she must have “IT. Apply ,to Satranglelaws Slater. + 8 Question—Say, Butch Calloway, why are you so happy nowadays? Answer—Well, I like what she likes, and she likes what I like, what we like, we like alike. x * & “I must have that man,” says “Tiny” Hartsel, but Red Stokes says never no take back. *“ * The great “Smokelings” and Fannie seem to be making it again, if the re- ports from the College Inn are cor- rect. “Love makes time fly, and time makes love fly.” Hello, Geneva. * ¢ & At the movies among the consistent draggers were Butch, Dog, Hooks, Jew. Rudy, John Watkins, Wiggins, Percy Terrell, Rocky, Fats ‘Taylor, Owen Jones, and Robby. se «© The Hickman has returned to the state side bringing a new lead from Arnett Hall. Page Thirtecn T. Burton Curry finally got his word in the correct place and made the initial drag with Jackie Homes. * * & Atta Boy, Charley Cuthbert, that’s an awfully sweet lead you are trying to bring on the boys. Keep on trying, pal, remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. * 2 8 Come on, Gilliam, bring us a drag. We miss you from the line. O! you stopped in Baltimore on your way here, so that’s the low-down on that. “No dragging Anthony my boy.” * * © Robby seems rather non-chalant in punching the clock, too. Better not go to Atlantic City next summer. . “6 ¢ Evelyn Hill has been in the football limelight quite frequently—six men on the team are attempting to play her “Tam-up”’—Hello Chicago. The Mowhawk NIGHT CLUB 205 NO. CAROLINA AVE. SAM BRITTON TO HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR USE ce un iY LO eS | ee Ba str. F Z| ys} 3a \ aN ad & with oh COLLEGIAN HAIR DRESSING POMADE . Adds a Glossy Lustre Will Not Leave the Hair Gummy and Stiff GLOSS GIRL HAIR GLOSS FOR LADIES Good for Dandruff and Failing Hair 4 OUNCE JAR 50c. Agents wanted everywhere COLLEGIAN HAIR DRESSING CO. ILLINOIS & ARCTIC AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. 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. 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Kidney Pains of the Aged y Relieved promptly 4 lf with genuine CGAY Santal Midy 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 Any club may enter a candidate for the contest or support any candidate by agreement. 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How the Votes Will Be Credited A One Year Subscription, $2.00 Will Count 10,000 Votes A Two Year Subscription. $4.00 Will Count 25,000 Votes A Three Year Subscription. $6.00 Will Count 50,000 Votes A Four Year Subscription. $8.00 Will Count 100,000 Votes A Five Year Subscription. $10.00 Will Count 250,000 Votes Each Contestant Taking Out A Subscription In Her Own Name and home address will be credited with 25,000 additional votes or 35,000 in all. Subscription Books Can Now Be Had At The Inter-State Tattler 2296 SEVENTH AVENUE Enter Now Don't Delay --- ALONZA GOVERN'S Notes of Railroad Men Porters in Revolt Against Company Employee Plan Oct. 6.—According to M. P. Webster, Oragnizer of the strong Chicago Division, the ballotting by the Pullmen porters on representation, wages and working rules is reaching amazing heights in interest and enthusiasm. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters is giving the porters and maids an opportunity, without intimidation or coercion, to indicate their attitude toward the aforementioned demands, in an election through a Questionnaire Ballot issued by the porters' Union. Messrs. A. L. Totten, E. J. Bradley, Bennie Smith, Dad Moore, George S. Grant, S. E. Grain, S. M. Taylor, of Kansas City, St. Louis, Detroit, Oakland, Los Angeles, Washington and Boston respectively, confirm the statement on the part of the porters in the Brotherhood elections. The Ballot of the Brotherhood provides an opportunity, contrary to the Ballot of the Pullman Company, for the porters to choose between the Union and the Employee Representation Plan, says A. Philip Randolph, Prsident and General Organizer. In the elections conducted by the Pullman Company for its Company Union, the Employee Representation Plan, not only is there no opportunity or provision afforded to the porters to express their choice as between the Company Union and the porters' union, but the porters are systematically intimidated into voting for the Employee Plan of the Company, says the porters' chief. From the reports of the Brotherhood Division, the porters are expressing their preference for the Brotherhood, a bona fide organization, as against the Plan, in no uncertain and unmistakable terms, observed the porters' union leader. This balloting by the porters ought to set at rest once and for all any question as to the desire of the porters for the Brotherhood, continued Mr. Randolph. Porters are ballotting also on wages and working rules. They are given an opportunity to indicate whether they are content with the present wage of $72.50 a month, or whether they want the Brotherhood demand of $150 a month minimum, or whether they desire any other minimum wage. Free opportunity is given them to indicate their preference. On working rules the Ballot afford an opportunity to all porters to register their desire for either the 11,000 mileage basis of the work-month or the 240-hour work-month. Since considerable controvrsy has ranged around this question of an hourage or mileage work-month, the Brotherhood has given an opportunity to the porters clearly to indicate at this stage of the fight of the Union which basis of work computation they prefer, said Organizer Randolph. In the next few weeks the Pullman Company will conduct the elections for the Employee Representation Plan, during which time porters are forced to vote for the Plan when they haven't the manhood to refuse, and they are also forced to accept in the wage conference of the Company the wage and working rule terms which the Company presents them, say Bennie Smith, A. L. Totten, and Roy Lancaster, former officials of the Employee Plan of the Company. Organizer Randolph says that Brotherhood men will not vote in the Employee Plan Elections. Three Labor Leaders In the last ten years three noteworthy leaders have appeared to champion the cause of colored railway workers, namely, Robt. L. Mays, Lorenzi Lemus, and Phillip Randolph. Mays had by far the greatest conception of what was needed. Lorenzi Lemus is the most diplomatic of the three. Mr. Randolph, the most brilliant of the three, lacked a working knowledge of railroad life from its practical side. The work of these three men can best be preserved by all organizations hooking up an affiliation between their grand bodies and creating a committee to determine the best way to approach this work of labor representation. The errors of the past can be eliminated if the representatives of the men can recognize the principle, that the public, the investors or employing Company and the men need equal consideration. If we are big enough to see things in an honest way all of our problems will be solved. The day of mud slinging or defamation of character being used for the purpose of carrying a point are over. Calling men names because they do not agree with you or fall in with your plan, only weakens your cause. The United States of America does not object to any one persuading a person or persons to a particular way of thinking, but it is quite un-American to try to bully a man to your way of doing. I am in favor of improved conditions and know that we can secure them providing we are willing and able to do our part. The minds of such men as Mays, Randolph, and Lemus working on our problems could be very helpfull. They have emphasized the importance of being united. Mays tried to create a Federation among Negro Railway Workers, a beautiful dream that came naer succeeding. Lemus has had a more permanent success with his Brothehood. He could be given greater support without apprehension as he will not make enemies of the corporations. Randolph, though fighting a good cause, approached the subject too hastily. There is yet a chance to correct his errors. I wish here to compliment Mays for his broad understanding, Lemus for his diplomacy, and Randolph for his courage to which I would add these three leaders should not be fighting Railroad Corporations, but to help the men and the companies to arrive at a better understanding, by teaching the men how to take advantage of the opportunities that are at their finger ips, how to become indispensable to their companies, and most importantly how to organize their dollars by investing in Bonds of the Companies that employ them. There is a real job for three great leaders. John Jones is the only colored steward in the New York Central Dining Car Service. He has been running on the Twentieth Century Ltd. for many years. Mr. Jones has an enviable record as a man, and a steward. He is known by most of the celebrities of the nation who always refer to him as Johnny Jones. His engaging smile and efficient method of performing his duties has caused the New York Central to rank him second to none in its service. The Pennsylvania Railroad Provident THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Loan Association has many features for the betterment of employees. There is a Savings Dept., a Building Loan that helps by lending money toward the building of a home. A Pension purchasing Clause and an emergency loan rule letting employees have money at 6 per cent payable $10.00 per hundred per month on emergency loans and $10.00 per month per thousand on building loans. These are just a few of its good features. There is a suggestion box in the new School for cooks, waiters and pantrymen at Sunnyside, L. I. This box was placed there in the hope that the many men in the department would present ideas for the improvement of the service. You will help yourselves as well as the company by presenting your ideas. This is the first time we have been invited to add our aquired knowledge to the department. We should accept the invitation. The last week to send in your reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. You have until Friday to win $50.00, $30.00 or $20.00 for ten reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. PHONE BRADHURST 1048 S. J. COTTMAN For Exceptional Values In New York REAL ESTATE 2303 SEVENTH AVE. 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 $500.00 DOWN IS ALL YOU NEED To Own a Beautiful Home in Richmond Hill, L. I. Containing 6 rooms and bath on plot 33 x 167. No mortgages Guaranteed Title. WILFRED R. BAIN 210 West 135th St., New York City Bradhurst 8737 Confidential Information Confidential Information Private Investigation Harlem Protective Service Bureau LICENSED AND BONDED DETECTIVES EMANUEL THEODORE, Principal 200 W. 135th STREET Tel. Edgecombe 6288 Autos for Hire Notary Public 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 3890 THOS. H. KIRTON LICENSED EMBALMER FUNERAL DIRECTOR 20 WEST 184th ST., NEW YORK Friday, October 12, 1928 CHICAGO THE SOCIAL WHIRL, By M. G. R. "FOR Sweet Charity's Sake", Chicago's Society has been turning its efforts to help Charity this week. Tag days and teas have been paramount on the social calendar. "Provident Hospital" and the school, the Sisters of the "Good Shepard" have been the recipients of Society's noble effort. the Congregational Chicago Ave., Sunday event was "Education for Mrs. Bousfield is principal School. She is also with her social service work. was on hand to hear woman speak. Monday being Tag Day for Chicago Children's Benefit League, the South side contributed its night for the ward of the Children's Provident Hospital. The Women's Auxiliary was responsible for the boxes and located the taggers in their various pastimes. The women and girls who gave their day to selling tags belong to the organization known as the Ella Smith Taggers. Some of the members of the Women's Auxiliary who had charge of directing affairs are Mrs. G. C. Hall, President, Mesdames R. S. Abbitt, A. B. George, H. A. Turner, C. J. Calvert, T. Cole, W. Speedy, Morris Lewis, Jean Shaw, Wilton Middleton, Lulu E. Lawson, Jessie E. Jones, H. R. Smith, Dolly Jennings, and Miss Helva Overton, whereas the officers of the Ella Smith Taggers are Mrs. Helen Sayre, Pres., Mrs. Sarah Peyton, first vice-president, Mrs. Alicia Anderson, second vice-president, Mrs. Jennie Burnett, financial secretary, Mrs Lovelyn Evans, recording secretary and Mrs. Bessie Boyd, Treasurer. The Flying Squadron had its first meeting of the season with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar de Priest last week. The meeting was a home-coming, and each contributed something from her summer vacation after the President. Mrs. William Glover, gave a vivid description of her trip to Washington, Atlantic City and New York. Miss Angie Bufford directed community singing with much enthusiasm, after which a round table discussion of the most important international, national and local events were discussed. Miss Velena McClelland, Flossie Howard and Theresa Moreland led the political issue; Mrs. Francis Manson, Miss Blanche Kebau, and Mrs. Tilden spoke on the segregation issue; Misses Hodges and Welch and Mrs. L. Jones on the school conditions; while Mrs. Ocelo Adams, Mrs. Addie Lightner and Mrs. Amy Moore brought out some interesting facts on the Kellogg treaty and suggested that all girls learn more about it. Mrs. L. Evans brought Mrs. W. J. Yerby wife of Consul Yerby, as a guest. She had a few interesting words to say and promised that on another occasion, she would take the squadron abroad with her for an evening. Another interesting guest was Mrs. B. McClain of Kansas City, one of the fortunate winners in the Chicago Defender contest. Thru the efforts of Mrs. Ethel Garvin, 5701 Michigan Ave., fifty of Chicago's young women were on the streets Monday, selling tags for the school, "Sisters of the Good Shepperd" which is conducted for the orphans. The school is located at 4910 Prarie Ave. Last year, the taggers raised over $1,000 for this worthy Institution and they exceeded last year's mark this year. Thursday evening, the Mosely School Community Center was opened. Hon. George Ramsey Bancroft was the principal speaker of the evening. The center is under the supervision of Mrs. Pearl Greene Pachaco. The teachers on the staff of the center are Miss Bennie I. Williams, Mrs. Virginia J. Rid, Mrs. Irene G. Gallimore, W. W. Russell, and Charles Reed. The subjects taught at the center are Domestic Art, Domestic Science, Shortlhand, Typewriting, Business English, Electricity and Physical Culture. Mrs. Maudelle Bousfield was the principal speaker on the program of * * * * * * * * * * * * the Congregational Church, 5347 Michigan Ave., Sunday evening. Her subject was "Education for Citizenship" Mrs. Bousfield is principal of the Keith School. She is also well known for her social service work. A large crowd was on hand to hear this talented woman speak. THE NEW YORKER Fascinating INEZ DICKERERSON, the most popular lady in all Chicago. She lives in a whirl of flowers, candy, telephone calls and waiting motors. Ain't life grand? Mrs. Joseph Soccraft was hostess to the Elite Bridge Club last Saturday at her residence, 5614 South Parkway. Last Friday night, the Inter-Collegiate Club gave a social at the Y. W. C. A. Everyone present had a good time. Mr. Harper, a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity entertained the local chapter of the Frat and their guest at his residence. All his brothers were generous in their comments of the good tims had. Before the Footlights Before the Footlights By PLAYBOY EVERY advance made in any field affects the Negro in some way. Now that talking movies are the latest in the field of screen amusement, it looks as if the Negro movie actors will receive a break. Rumors are current that an all colored cast will make a talkie for one of the big film companies. The reason for this is the characteristic racial musical. The picture if made will feature a lot of singing. So, due to talking movies, the Negro is about to have a chance to do his stuff in a big way on the silver screen. All week, long crowds have been packing the Metropolitan Theatre to see and hear Lionel Barrymore and May McAvoy in "The Lion and the Mouse" a big time Vitaphone production. Calumet 2424 Drexel 5972 For Advertising and Circulation Call FRANK L. HAILSTOLK, Jr. Western Representative 83 EAST 35th STREET Suite 17 The Regal Theatre, Fess Williams and his gang is carrying on in a clever musical skit—"So this is Venice". Fess is supported in this offering by Jack Lavier, Maureen and Sunny, Ethel Hoffman, Cab Calloway and of course, Marshall (Garbage) Rodgers and the Regalettes. The sketch is very amusing and full of classy music with some very clever dancing. Sammy Williams playing the grand piano, leads his organ club in some of the latest song hits. Dave Peyton, the old master with the baton leads the Regal Symphonic orchestra in a delightful overture with which the audience appeared very much plased. Clara Bow, the "It" girl of the movies scores a hit in the feature picture "The Fleets In." The Willard Theatre is presenting "Smilling Sam" faturing the amusing duo. Billy Higgins and Joe Byrd, also Esther Bigeou. The chorus is snappy and execute some unique steps. The patrons seem to like the show very much. --- Grand Thatre features "What a Fine with Walter Rector, Josephine Judge, I. E. Johnson, Harry Brook, Toty Titus, Rage Cole and Raymond Rector in the east. Clarence Jones and his Band is furnishing the music for the house. * * * The Dreamland Cafe is offering a new revue this week featuring Floyd Young a clever comedian and his wife. Also Pauline Peyton McKinney and Inez Drau, with Maxine Lopez, Dol Jones and Pearl Moss in the chorus. Pauline McKinney will be remembered for her fine work in "Shuffle Along No. 2." and Inez Draw the song bird of Miller and Lyle's original "Rang Tang". The new revue is fast and full of pep with Floyd the comedian doing some clever eccentric dancing. Pauline McKinney puts over the song "I'm Feeling Kinda Lowdown" with much spirit. Inez Draw croons a mammy number in her inimitable way. The Moulin Rouge Syncopators take care of the music. * * * Doc Cook and his band will play at the White City Ballroom. Ruth Blake and Wilhelmina Harris of Concord spent the week-end in the city as the guest of Mrs. Haydew. ★ ★ ★ Lucile Washington left for Sumter. S. C., where she will attend school this term. J. L. Williams, of 434 E. Liberty St., is back in the city after spending the Summer in Blowing Rock. Amanda Brown was hostess to the Vanity Fair Social Club Thursday, Oct. 6th. After the business was over, the club was delightfully served by the hostess. The meeting was enjoyed by all who attended. \* \* \* We welcome pictures and social news for this column; News of meetings, entertainments, visitings, church clubs, schools, colleges and society news. Write something about the last meeting you attended, the trip you took Sunday, your last Sunday dinner guest, the party of last night, or the visitors in town. Send it to the reporter or in care of this paper before Monday of next week. If you live too far from here mail a card stating the person's name and address, date and a line or two of the happening and we will publish it. Have you a "Health dimple?" This is the new name for a vaccination scar. Vaccination protects you from smallpox. Every child should be vaccinated before going to school. The Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee, 202 West 136th Street, New York City. Bradhurst 2005. 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 Jackie 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." Girls, you who do not like to cook, here is your opportunity. "I am looking for a nice young lady between the age of 19 and 24, brownskin, weight from 110 to 130 lbs. I am 24, dark brown skin, 5 ft. inches in height. Have a steady job as cook on the Railroad." ★ ★ ★ The girl wh opens the letter following does not tell me what she is like, but I am sure she is a dear because of the nice little note she sends. "I am a young girl, age 18, almost a stranger in the city, and I am lonely. I would like to ask you to help me find a neat, affectionate young gentleman who would be a sincere pal- about the age of 20 or 23d" * * * The Tattler rejoices because it has been the instrument through which has been sent a bit of joy from the outside world to our boys on the bleak inside. For your delight, it is submitting a part of the letter below. "Dear friend Jackie.—I see you have my plea in your Lonesome Hearts column. With words we cannot express our thanks to you and the Tattler. We will never be able to until we get out into the free world again; then we shall try to show you that we appreciate it." The young men of Smiling Johnny's Reformers are overjoyed to know that some one in the free world does care for them. I couldn't start to write the nice things they are saying about you. We are all young men and have made mistakes like millions of others have, but we are trying to lift ourselves up just the same. Mr. Theophilus Lewis and Mr. Floyd Snelson, Jr., are good. The Reformers put them up high. They help a great deal. It is the helping hand that brings you to the top and lots of advertising that brings you to the front. We have written the lyrics of two songs: "I Never Knew What Happiness Was, Until I Found You." and Who's Jealous Now?"—sung by Miss Elenore Johnson. My brother has had several years of theatrical life and is a good leader. I am trying to master the Washboard in A Flat." \* \* \* A lovely little lady sends this lovely letter to two of the boys. "I read your lonesome letter in Jackie Nobile's Lonesome Hearts, and I am interested in both of you. First, I will give you a description of myself. If we become acquainted. I will send you my picture, after receiving yours. "I am brown skin, dark brown hair (nearly black) and considered quite good looking. I weigh 118 pounds. am 18 years old. "I am sure if no one takes an interest in both of you, I will. I don't care where you are now. Even if you are in prison or some other terrible place as long as you have decided to be nice. "I truly hope that I will hear from you and we will become good friends. All this refers to your brother. too." * * * Note: A gentleman from Carlisle, Pa. sent a letter to some one but I am unable to understand just who it is he desires to get contact. If he will write another letter, giving better explanation, I shall be glad to publish it. Page Fifteen IF USED REGULARLY MME. S.D. LYONS Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and Beauty of the Hair. IF YOUR HAIR IS DRY AND WIRX TRY EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Bandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. 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Letters should be addressed to Mrs. Margaret Burton, 257 Massachusetts, Kansas City, Mo. Correspondence will be strictly confidential. Wanted 5,000 names and addresses of Harlem Citizens who have furniture in need of rebuilding or polishing and I shall send you a circular explaining the greatest saving to the owner and the greatest help the shop is to the citizens. B. TURNER, Manager Busy Bee Shop 614 LENOX AVE. Corner 141st Street NEW YORK The last week to send in your reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. You have until Friday to win $50.00, $30.00 or $20.00 for ten reasons why Al. Smith should be elected President. Local Democrats for Strong Organization teber 28, 1928, the new head- _-quartrs of the F. Q. Morton Association was opened at 222 West 145th Street. The Club occupies the upper floor of the building at that address and is elaborately decorated and furnished. Commissioner Ferdinand Q. Morton, a member of the municipal Civil Service Com- mission, addressed the group of nearly one hundred rep- resentative Negroes. The keynote of the ad- dress by Mr. Motron was the necessity of colored people registering and enrolling in the Democratic Party in or- der that Negroes can control the dominant political party in Harlem. Out of approxi- mately three hundred thou- sands Colored people in Har- Jem, less than one twelfth of that number are enrolled Democrats. Mr. Morton said that Judge Olvany decided only recently that no longer should color- ed people be represented by a leader of their own selec- tion, but instead by the white District leader. This decision was made despite Judge Ol- yany’s previous decision to continue the policy of his predecessors, Mr. Croker and Mr. Murphy, and recognize the leader selected by our group. Negroes, however, should support the Democratic tick- et despite this drastic de- cision, because the standard bearer of Democracy, Gov. Alfred E. Smith, is the can- didate of fair play and toler- ance, Mr. Morton said. In- tolerance, religious and ra- cial hatred are the oppon- ents of Gov. Smith and Ne- groes should ally -themselves against them. This organization is not only - political, but civic and its objects and purposes strike at the foundation of our society. The right to say who to vote for is another. | Only by controlling the po-— litical machinery in our com-— munity can we do this. and The F. Q. Morton Association Organized The objects and purposes of this association are the following: To teach colored citizens the value and poten- cy of the ballot and the necessity for its in- telligent use. To create, promote and maintain interest in the use of suffrage. To convince and persuade colored citizens, particularly those residing in Harlem, that the interest and welfare of our community impera- tively require that those who are eligible to vote shall register and enroll in a_ political party. More particularly to convince and persuade them that, the Democratic Party being the dom- inant one in New York City, our interests and welfare require that the majority of colored vot- ers be enrolled in that party to the end that we may control the pary machinery in those dis- tricts where the colored population predomin- ates. To stimulate interest and enthusiasm, par- ticularly among clean, able young men, in civic affairs. To establish and maintain the principle and policy that colored people in this community should be represented in party organizations by members of their own group and of their own selection to the end that their interests and their hopes and aspirations shall be represented and expressed with sincerity, intelligence, dignity and effectiveness, and to the further end that in civic and political affairs the colored citizen shall enjoy enquality of opportunity. Smith by money as well as votes, Dr. Matthew . Boutte, tem- porary chairman of the Com- mittee on Organization, in urging the support of the Association, stated that our failure to support our Negro leaders was cause for our failure to get anywhere po- litically. Dr. Louis T. Wright sug- gested the necessity of Ne- ee a Oe SS litically. Dr. Louis T. 1 gested the neces groes whole- heartedly sup- porting the or- ganization, so that they might demand protec- tion in _ their community. He said for the past five (5) years the comunity has been deteri- orating, and we have no means of correcting that evil. We must exercise our rights intel- ligently. Enroll as Democrats in large numbers and demand what you want. Mr. Sol. Riley stated that tho’ inexperienced in politics, he saw the necessity for an organization such as this for the purpose of taking care of the needs of the community. He said, “Without Negro leadership you can expect no measure of success, White men will not recognize the q u a lifications and fitness of indir those seeking per will be chosen tc us.” Cooperate other, build up a yanization and strength you ca what you need, Attorney Charle: urged support of OF, BY, AND FOR NEGROES as drews said that this organ- Hi ization wasthe awakening of re m- the Negro to his potential m- power and strength. We sr in have been in no better posi- pa be tion than our Southern Bro- py ur ther, he said, because we tio ro have not voted intelligently. qr ur W. T. R. Richardson, an his O- old Democrat, said Negroes pr« have been serving two mas- toc g- ters Judge Olvany told him thi e- he recognized Mr. Morton as fez leader of Negroes, but jobs were given to District lead- ers. He urged cooperation of all Negroes with this new association and support to its representatives. Dr. E. P. Roberts, in sup- porting the movement ex- pressed a doubt as to the sincerity of Judge Olvany in making his decision. He be- lieved that a mistake was made and suggested a com- mittee of representative citj- zens wait on him and urge the continuance of the for- mer policy of Tammany Hall.: It is his belief that request will be granted. Attorney John William Smith expressed his appro- bation of the objects and purposes of the organiza- tion. He said, Assemblyman Grossman in speaking of his chances for election, ex- pressed a desire not to work too hard among our group this year, because of the fear that too many would too many would _ join the ranks of the Republi- cans, and help to defeat our tickets. The de- sire of District Leaders in Har- le is not to en- | courage Negroes | to vote, but ra- ther to keep them, away. He suggested that strenucus efforts be made to get out aS many as possible to regi- ster so as to ex- ercise the right to vote. Make our membership large and we can defeat them on Primary day, he said. Mr. Charles W as h ington thought: Judge Olvany’s deci- sion was the best thing that could happen, because now we can realize our plight. His arbi- trary ruling has forced us to act in self-defense. Attorney George Hall stated in his opinion we had one, getting out ‘ollment and, ob- | equally large be R. McNeil spoke on the necessity two tasks, one, getting out a large enrollment and, ob- taining an equally large membership. Mr. John R. McNeil spoke at length on the necessity of action along the line of the meeting. He stated that he was unequivocally in fa- vor of Negro leadership. That the Negro could achieve his civic and potitica] rights only in the Democrat- ic Party, and he urged all Negroes to register and yote as Negroes in self interest and defense, 1. Tau 4. WUIMMS Mr. H. G. Bargg Dr. H. B. Delany, Jr. , Mr. Howard Bearden Dr. Wiley M. Wilson Mr. Elmer Carter Mr. Elmer Sawyer Attorney Ralph H. Mizelle Mr. Charles Payne Mr, Burgess Holland — Dr. Farrow Allen . Mr. John C. Carey - Mr. W. K. Saunders ; Dr. Allen B. Graves Mr. Melville Frazier Dr. Edward Lowry Mr. Clifford Collwood Mr. J. F. Hill Mr. Roger Griffen Dr. Leon B. Cruther Several other persons present poke in approval of the project ind urged all Negroes who had heir Community and the wel- are of Colored people at heart, o join this organization. The temporary officers elect- d were: Ferdinand Q. Morton, Temporary Chairman Chauncey M. Hooper, Temporary Secretary Committees Appointed: Committee on Organization, Dr. Matthew V. Boutte Temporary Chairman Committee on Finance Dr. Albert S. Beasley Temporary Chairman House Committee Dr. Ed. Wilson, Temporary Chairman The next meeting will be Fri- | ay, October 12th, at 9:00 ‘clock, P. M. Everyone is wel-