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Your Inspection Invited 232 West 135th Street LAWRENCE C. INGRAM At Your Service Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 2296 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y. Phone: Edgecombe 6661. Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878. Subscription rate $3.50 per year. Vol. IV. No. 50. Friday, Dec. 14, 1928 Order Special Xmas Number In Advance! A better Publication each week is our aim Unbiased, Unbossed, and unsubsidized. Published Friday of every week matter February 26, 1926, at the Order S For College HARLEM is a city of more than 100 tants and it is perhaps the city of its size in America without a diocese women, a swell town club for my country club for both sexes. We to this condition in an editorial ago come next January, or may and since that time nobody has organized those institutions which needed to give our smart set, if we and stability. The great lack of suggestion goes to show how vast the wielded by our mighty editorials to call attention to an evil or a provement and nothing is done abe from us and our fellow Harlemites. We are hard to discourage, how again bringing up the subject; this group—the collegiates. A casual phone book reveals that there is in New York and also Yale and H The Solution of every week by the Inter-State 1926, 1926, at the Post Office in New er Special College Men city of more than 150,000 inhabitants perhaps the only community of a town without a dicty town club for a town club for men and a swambooth sexes. We called attention in an editorial published a year January, or maybe it's February. One nobody has made a move to institutions which are so urgently smart set, if we have any, tonight. The great lack of response to our show how vast is the influence mighty editorials. We have only so an evil or a needed public im- thing is done about it. One word below Harlemites do as they please in discourage, however, so we are the subject; this time to a specificites. A casual perusal of the telegrams that there is a Princeton Club also Yale and Harvard Clubs, no For College Men and Other Dicties HARLEM is a city of more than 150,000 inhabitants and it is perhaps the only community of its size in America without a dicty town club for women, a swell town club for men and a swank country club for both sexes. We called attention to this condition in an editorial published a year ago come next January, or maybe it's February, and since that time nobody has made a move to organize those institutions which are so urgently needed to give our smart set, if we have any, tone and stability. The great lack of response to our suggestion goes to show how vast is the influence wielded by our mighty editorials. We have only to call attention to an evil or a needed public improvement and nothing is done it. One word from us and our fellow Harlemites do as they please. We are hard to discourage, however, so we are again bringing up the subject; this time to a specific group—the collegiates. A casual perusal of the telephone book reveals that there is a Princeton Club in New York and also Yale and Harvard Clubs, not An Enemy of The People THE recent death of Mr. Edward prince of West 125th Street, of hate and envy against colored twenty years had scourged the city Mr. Kotch, a man of German bi- progress of the colored New York to bear always against every ste this group. His wrathful attitude in year 1909 when, the first flush of Harlem, and made its way to the time Mr. Kotch was rising in the presence of the colored citizen mi- trade would be lost. of Mr. Edwin Von der Hos at 125th Street, brings into strong against colored Harlemites who scourged the colored citizens of German birth, had stood s sored New Yorker—bringing his against every step in progress a rathful attitude was first brought the first flush of colored migration its way to the locality of centra was rising in the world, and w colored citizen might so pollute, th t. THE recent death of Mr. Edwin Von der Host Kotch, merchant prince of West 125th Street, brings into strong focus, the career of hate and envy against colored Harlemites which, for more than twenty years had scourged the colored citizens of this community. Mr. Kotch, a man of German birth, had stood stolidly against the progress of the colored New Yorker—bringing his first vast influence to bear always against every step in progress and advancement of this group. His wrathful attitude was first brought into notice, in the year 1909 when, the first flush of colored migration, swept past lower Harlem, and made its way to the locality of central Harlem. At that time Mr. Kotch was rising in the world, and was fearful lest the presence of the colored citizen might so pollute, the district, that his trade would be lost. He organized the Harlem Board of Trade and Commerce, and fiercely fought the occupancy of colored tenants of the apartment houses in North Harlem. He went to Police Commissioner Arthur Woods, and protested that, the colored women who were wont to walk on West 125th Street, in the usual "window shopping expeditions" were women of the underworld, and those who went into his store were framed up and charged with shop-lifting. He was actively in the fight to keep colored people from occupying the houses on West 138th Street, and was a prime mover in the now defunct North Harlem Property Owners' Association. He refused to sanction the extension of the so-called "colored neighborhood", to the south and west 130th Street, and was forever calling upon the police to keep colored strollers from the shopping area, on west 125th Street. He finally told the newsdealers that, they who had stands on West 125th Christmas Seals Help Stamp Out Tuberculosis and Other Diseases. Buy as Many as You Can. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 1928 win Von der Host Kotch, merchant brings into strong focus, the career and Harlemites which, for more than colored citizens of this community, birth, had stood stolidly against the xer—bringing his first vast influence in progress and advancement of was first brought into notice, in the colored migration, swept past lower locality of central Harlem. At that the world, and was fearful lest the night so pollute, the district, that his Street should lose their licenses should they carry the colored newspapers on their stands. In the year 1917 we along with the late Dr. Hubert H. Harrison, had occasion to call upon Mr. Kotch, in his store on West 125th Street, in an effort to compel him to cease his fiery abuse of colored people. When we entered his office in response to an invitation to interview him, he did not even ask us to take a seat. During the interview he told us that he was opposed to the residence of Negroes, in the white neighborhood. We told him that there was no such thing as a white neighborhood, for the reason that colored as well as white people had the right to reside wherever they were able to pay for. Mr. Kotch told us that he felt that colored women were so immoral that to raise white children in their midst was a social danger to white people. We pointed out to him that colored people were less criminal in tendencies than were other groups of the New York population. Mr. Kotch then told us that he was certain that any group with the "easy virtue" which he thought colored people to possess, were anti-social, and hopelessly incapable of higher living. As a contributor to the New York University, he made it clear to Dr. Fabian Franklin and others of that institution of learning that it was best that colored students be limited if not kept out entirely. In 1920 we were fortunate to again visit the merchant prince. This time we had thought that the recent results of the World War, in which the colored citizen had once more proven his mettle, might have operated The Interstate Jattler to mention Dartmouth, University and other clubs for the alumni of white colleges. But you will not find a Lincoln, Howard or Meharry Club in the directory and it's no use to dial "information". The only outstanding club of Harlem is the Turf Club which probably does not include a single horse breeder or horse owner in its membership. Indeed it is doubtful if as many as half its members know which end of a horse to put a bridle on. It is certain that many of them think a pony is something you pour into a glass. The point we are leading up to is this: Isn't it about time the alumni of our principal universities organized clubs to represent their institutions in the "intellectual capital" of Aframerica? No we haven't forgot that it takes money and lots of it to build and equip club houses. But even if the alumni of no one school are able to finance a club to represent their ALMA MATER surely the grads of the various schools can combine their resources and erect a modest Harlem-University Club. Suppose the college men get together and talk it over. to soften the heart of this Negro hater; but he appeared then to be more bitter against colored citizens than ever before. We had gone to call on Mr. Kotech on this last occasion, to impress upon him the need for advertising in the colored press. We pointed out to him that thousands of colored people were constantly in fils store; we illustrated the importance of using their papers as a medium for advertisement. To all of this Mr. Kotch turned a deaf ear. He told us frankly that he much preferred that colored patrons would stay away from his store. He did not care for their patronage, and if we were a friend of our race we would advise them to stay away. To which we replied that we had no idea of telling colored people where they should purchase their needs; but that if it had been left to us we should have them stay out of his store. We then asked Mr. Kotch whether he would give employment to colored people in any capacity. To which he replied emphatically, "No." We then told him that he was not a good American. He became heated and told us that "Colored soldiers had gone over to Germany and killed white Germans, and ravaged German women." We then informed Mr. Kotch that this was a war between the United States and Germany, and that the colored man being a citizen, he was bound to follow the will of his government. Perhaps now that Mr. Kotch is dead, the new management might see fit to give employment to some of the patrons of color who go to the store to spend their cash; perhaps the progress of the colored Harlemite will now be made much less difficult; perhaps the colored patrons of the store may yet read of the announcement of his sales through the medium of the colored press; and then perhaps Mr. Kotch will turn over in his grave, still hating, and still feeling that colored citizens are merely dogs; or perhaps he might on his death-bed have told his heirs that he had during his lifetime done great wrong to the colored citizens which he desired to have repaired and remedied after his death—and then perhaps not; but whatever may be the result of his death—colored Harlem seems bound to go to Kotch's store to do its shopping. We are sorry that our people unlike other citizens will go where they are not wanted; we know that the colored press and the colored people have been insulted and abused by this merchant prince who was enjoying their cash. May he rest in peace! The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a person with a distinctive headwear featuring a spiral design. INEZ RICHARDSON WILSON, wife of Dr. Wiley Wilson, who made her debut as a poet in the Christmas issue of Opportunity. INEZ RICHARDSON WILSON, wife of Dr. Wiley Wilson, who made her debut as a poet in the Christmas issue of Opportunity. On the Cover-- VIOLET SPEEDY surrounded by stars of great beauty. I — VIVIAN CHEATHAM-WILKERSON, the petite and charming wife of Dr. Vernon Wilkerson, who is a graduate of Lincoln High School and Emporias' Teachers' College. 2 - FLORRIE MILLER, the most beautiful girl in New Pictures are our Long Forte—Mail in interesting Group Photos. be 6661. Entered as second-class V. No. 50. Friday, Dec. 14, 1928 Advance. Rochelle and the winner of the third Apex Beauty Award. By Courtesy of Campbellss Studio 3 THELMA LOUISE MITCHELL, a Junior College co-ed of Wilberforce University. She has a B. S. in Education and is vice-president of Delta Sigma Theta, and of Sigma Pi Honorary Sororities. 4—ARVELLE CARROLL pretty and vivacious member of the younger social set of greater Kansas City. By Courtesy of Williams BASKETBALL LAS ESTRALLAS CLUB—Standing, left to right: JULIA FITZGERALD, CASSANDRA JACKSON, FLORENCE BATTLES, EDNA DAVIS, EDITH MILLWIN. Sitting, left to right: ROBERTA CRUMPLER, STELLA JOHNSTONE, BLOSSOM HOLLAND ADELAIDE LEONARD, and MATTIE BOWE. LAS ESTRALLAS CLUB—Standing, left to right: JULIA FITZGERALD, CASSANDRA JACKSON, FLORENCE BATTLES, EDNA DAVIS, EDITH MILLWIN. Sitting, left to right: ROBERTA CRUMPLER, STELLA JOHNSTONE, BLOSSOM HOLLAND ADELAIDE LEONARD, and MATTIE BOWE. The image shows three individuals in a dimly lit setting, possibly a concert hall or a club. The person in the center is holding a microphone and appears to be speaking or singing. To the left, another person is partially visible, and to the right, a third person is also partially visible. The background is dark, and the lighting focuses on the individuals. There are no discernible texts or logos in the image. GERTRUDE SNELSON, WALTER CORMICK, DAISY FOSTER, J. HOMER TUTT, ALICE B. RUSSELL, MARY SMITH and W. H. HILL in a tense scene from OSCAR MICHEAUX'S Production "THE BROKEN VIOLIN", now in release and playing leading theatres everywhere. Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond HIRAM LODGE Number 4, F. and A. M., Prince Hall, gave its tenth annual Banquet Tuesday evening at Laurel Gardens in honor of Francis Ellis Rivers, Robert A. Hicks, Alexander Dawson, Robert Estell Jr., John W. Tynes and Marshall E. Ross, the new members of 1928. It was a very gay affair that started unusually early and continued in various places after the closing of the Garden. Dancing started off the evening, and at eleven, the guests marched downstairs to the banquet hall for a seven course dinner, speeches and singing. George E. Marshall, treasurer, was master of ceremonies, and introduced Grand Secretary Handy, Grand Master of the State of New York, Joseph H. Tigge, Hon. J. C. Hawkins, and Caroline Bagley, author, the speakers of the evening, and the fascinating Clarence Tisdale, who sang Ramona and King for a Day, the charming William Hastons, Walter Hughes and Fred Feguraden, trustees. who rendered Ole Man River, and William Taylor, who accompanied them. But it was not as stiff as it sounds. For example, Charlie Thorpe led a Ham Bone quintette around singing "The More We Are Together, the Merrier We Be", and "Ham Bone Am Sweet", "I'll Have a Little Drink with You", which we all did many, many times. And with the flow of spirits went a rise in spirits which eventually carried us back upstairs where we danced to the end. The Dark Tower was at its best Sunday night. A'Lella Walker herself was hostess. In fact, it was really a farewell party because she left Wednesday for a six months trip to the interior. As usual, she will visit the Walker establishment at Indianapolis, and her husband at Tuskegee, and in all probably do Chicago and Cleveland. Nappy and his gang played, Doris Rheubottom sang, Angelita Revera and Senor Santos did a tango, Paul Meeres The officers of Hiram Lodge are Ransom B. Bennett, worshipful master; Cassie O. Norwood, senior warden, Henry Harris, junior warden, George E. Marshall, treasurer; Charles H. Dickens, secretary, and Harry Styles, The gowns were gorgeous, and the thrills many. Tuttle Wilhelmina Adams was a sensation in black, and two enormous white rokes; Wilma Mason Greenlee had pearls entwined in her black hair; Sadie Chase was a French doll in tulle, her own color; Nellie Fischer Toomey was a dream in an odd reddish metallic cloth; Peggy Govern and Nettie Deming wore sophisticated black; Bessye Bearden had on a chic white satin; Mary Lane Ross was regal in white velvet, diamonds and ermine. It was a marvelous party. Even Andrew Bishop was there. Mary CHRISTINE WHITE, the lovely guest of Edna Barr. Miss White is studying stage dancing. CHRISTINE WHITE, the lovely guest of Edna Barr. Miss White is studying stage dancing. Se AER Ae IS ip meetings 7% . 4 . att < . ta fem 7 7 . eS S . ~~ SOLVE THE GIFT PUZZLE A portrait by EDGAR E. PHIPPS ’ A truly appropriate expression of eternal friendship—at Yuletide. 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Out- wading features will be the making of Qual plans for thé Haitian-Virgin Isl- wad Commission, and the discussion of plans for new ideas in launching the annual Bigger and Better Business program inaugurated and sponsored by the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. Seven- ty-five delegates, representing 52 chap- ters, will be entertained by Epsilon Beta Sigma, the graduate chapter at Louisville, and Tau Chapter, Simmons College, Louisville. AN MEMORX OF W. H. BURRELL A chair is vacant in my home, Which never can be filled, A husband’s love is missing here, But I remember still, "Iwas just two years ago, God called him home to live I knew not then with aching heart, How hard it was to give. Loving wife, ALBERTA BURRELL. The many friends of Catherine Handy, daughter of the famous W. C. Handy, “father of the Blues”, will b: glad to learn that she is fast recover- ing from an operation on her vocal chords, * # * Mrs, Jesse B. Adams of Cambridge. Mass, was the guest last week of her cousin, Champion Bruce, who has been confined to Wiley Wilson's Sanitorium for two weeks, following an operation. Miss Bruce is at home now, and recu- perating nicely. While in the City Mrs. Adams took in a few shows, “Show-Boat” heading the list, and re- turned home laden with gifts she bought for Christmas. * * *” Gertrude E. Martin, the well-known young violinist, is scheduled to have a short concert tour. Her first appenrance will be in Harrisburg, Pa., in Fahen- stock Hall, on December 14th. Her second appearance will be at Hampton University, Hampton, Va., where she will be guest artist on Decemebr 19th. She will return on December 21st to fill a radio-ecngagement over: station W ABC with the Martin-Smith Music School, Inc.,- on the Negro <Achieve- ment Hour. Miss Martin will be ac- companied by her mother, Mrs. David I. Martin, who is her Manager. * * * Frank Finlayson, a native of Panama, ig visiting his sister, Mae Borell. Mr. Finlayson is attending the New York photographers’ institute, and taking a course in moving picture photography. * * * . Lillie Mae Hubbard, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. B. D. Hubbard of Chicago, Ilinois, now missionaries in Liberia, is sailing Monday December 10th, 11 A.M. per 8...8. “Rousillon” of the French line for_ Oporto, -. Portugal, where she is employed by the United States Department in the American, Consulate there, Miss Hubbard served in the same capacity in the office of the American Consulate’ General at Monrovia, Liberia for five years and upon her request for transfer, was sent to Oporto. She had been in the United States for two and one half months vacation, visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. E. Heard of 4423 Calmut Ave., Chicago, mm: . * e * ‘The 135th Street Library announces an exhibition of small sculptures un- der the sponsorship of the Small Sculpture Committee of New York, us- ing white soap as a medium, to be held at the above library the week of January 21, 1929. The exhibition is open to amateurs, both girls and boys 18 years and un- der, Entrants may register their names at the 135th Street Library with Miss Doty, beginning Saturday December 15th to Saturday January 5th. Miss Augusta Savage, sculptor, will meet entrants in the exhibition to offer helpful suggestions and criticism every Saturday morning at the Library, be- gining Saturday, December 15th. The Sponsorship Committee is com- posed of the following: Mr, John FE. Nail, Mr. Geo. Harris, Miss Ernestine Rose, Mr. James Herbert, Mr. Arthur Schomberg, Mrs. Geraldine Dismond, Dr. Alonzo de G. Smith, Miss Gertrude Roberts, Mr. James Weldon Johnson, Miss Beatrice Doty, Miss Mary. M Davis, Mrs. James Weldon Johnson, Mr. E. P. Robinson, Managing Direc: tor; Miss Augusta Savage. Art Direc- tor. The Jury of Award will be as fol- lows: Leo Lentelli, Sculptor; Gutyou Barglum, Sculptor; Geo. E. Ball, De- signer;: Lorado Taft, Sculptor: Har- vey Wlley Corbett, Architect; C. J. Barnhorn, Sculptor;; Harriett W. Freshmuth. Sculptor; Dr. Gustave Stranbermuller, Associate Supt. of Schools; Charles Dana Gibson, Artist; Alon Bement, Director Art Center: H. Guy Cowan, Cowan Potteries; John FE. Nail, Financier; Geo. Ifarris, Editoy. * * * The guests at Hotel Olga last week were: Mr. Wm. Paterson, Dover, N. J.. Mrs. Emma Williams, Wash. D.C. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnston. Phila. Mr. L. C. Gay, Atlantic City, Mr, A. J. Lee, Detroit, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnson, Cliff_wood, N. J., Mr. G. W. Hinds, Mt. Clair, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. D. Grady, Tampa, Fla., Mr. Benj. F. Thomas, Boston, Mass.. Mr. aud Mrs. J. G. LeCount, Prov., R. I, Mr. Joseph Swain, Providence, R. I., Mr. and Mrs. C. Dotson, Red Bank, N. J., Mrs. Mamie Lilliewood, Columbia, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Steward, Denver, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. lL. M. Williams, Tarrytown, N. Y¥., Mr. and Mrs. F. O’Mally, San Francisco, Calif.. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Smith, Atlantic City, Mr. H. B. Alford, Medical Notes By KELLY MILLER, mE. a a to the 1920 U. &. Census there were 3,600 colored physicians in this country. Ben cmtioat mmb tama ae. ee Oe tion shows’ that Howard and Me- harry Medical Colleges gradu- ate about 100 per year and other white medical col- leges combined turn out about 15 making a total of about 115. Of this number about 100 probably go into active practice. A a Be ws y careful survey of mortality statis- tics show that about this same number die, retire or drop out of the profession each year, thereby making no actual increase in the number engaged in the profession. * * Practically all of the graduates flock to the cities and the country physician is decreasing rapidly. The medical profession, as far as our group is con- cerned, is not over-crowded as many believe in the cities. * 2 8 The freshman class of the College of Medicine. Toward University, is limited to 60 students. * * * On the island of Barbados elephantia- sis is so frequent as to be known as “Barbados Leg”. * * * The first hospital in the United States was erected on Manhattan Islind about 1663. It was used for the reception of sick soldiers and for West Indiv Company's Negroes. . * oe * The name rickets is from the old English “wrickken"’, to twist. x 8 * The first operation for removal of the ovary was performed in Kentucky in 1809, A Negro woman acted as nurse. x 2 © Jodine was discovered in 18120 and iodoform in 1822. Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jacobs, Rich- mond, Va., Mr. R. Best, Boston, Miss Ruth McGee, Long Branch, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Smith, Chicago, l., Mr. W. O. Simms, Harrisburg, Pa., Mr. and Mrs W. Watkins, New. Bedford. Mass., Mrs. G. Jones and daughter. Esther, Phila, Mr. T. Washington, Macon, Ga., Mr. W. M. Kelly, Augusta. Ga.. Mr. Vernon Brown, Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Wolsin, Nan- tucket, Mass., Miss Ella Howard, De- troit, Mich., Mr. J. Tanne, Buffalo, NX. Y., Mr. John Earle, Meridan, Vt., Mr. Thos. Gee, Richmond, Va., Mr. and Mrs. D. Nichols, Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs, James Banks, Paterson, N, J., Mr. Chas. E, Jones, Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. R. Barbor, New Haven, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. James Ferman, Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. D. Clarke, Philadelphia, Mr. I. A. Drew, Morris- town, N. J. Dudly in Form Back again in his old time form, Harry Dudly, former California sensational welterweight, now making his home in the east, has been signed for two battles by his new manager, Joe Kennedy, one of Philadelphia's leading -boxing impresarios. Dudley will attempt to stop the winning streak of Bert Moore, at Albany, on December 10th, and will meet the best man to be secured at the Olympia A. C. in New York. on December 15th. Manager Kennedy has tentative bouts for Dudly in Buffaio, Milwau- kee and Minneapolis, which may eventually lead up to a champion- ship match with Joe Dusdee, pres- ent welterweight titlehoider. =~ Between Poff Vee fur Mani SS aki A A anne ey renting Mics chive hy Sam al Aecinange = 5 mero * B ‘ : ae “y af ares - “ ae oS title, . é : : . . go es. P. ; ; ge ae : : a Oa : : RE Oe MM SS. BO : ‘ ehh ‘ ‘ pg . ’ ; 4 Boas : : Mie ee a g8 Milas ye a a a: eae rites ee Fi eee ee Sf Se Bee eee Bet. Gee 4 Fa eS eee CE yar Oe fi é Pe SiS AN REE Sh See aR SP as one ed Bed ae ences nena ee So ne Sil PE ea The adorable LOUIS COLE, whose dancing is phenomenal, and personality a thing of charm. He makes the Lenox Club the rendes- cous of Broadway. Al Moore and Freddie Washington returned from a successful European tour and were the guests of honor in Mexico’s Wednesday night. The Club Harlem has a new red hot floor show that went on Tuesday night. The orehestra broadeasts every Mon- day from 12 to 12:30 and Thursday from 10-10 :30. * 8 * The Club Harlem Breakfast dance was in power Sunday morning. Louis Cole, who has returned from a week with Deep Harlem in Philly, has a marvelous new revue that got a big hand, Half of the Dark Tower crowd was there and amonz the celebrities, Marjorie Sipp in oddles of minks, Earl “Snake Hips” Tucker, the elegant Jim- my Mordecai, Mrs. Dixon and ‘ther danc- ing poodle, Mae Barnes, Billie Yarbo, Mexico Roscoe Simons, Mantan Mor- land, Chin Chin, Adah Brown, Keith headliner, Paul Bass, Louis Deppe, Ann Pennington, Crawford Jackson, Ruth Johnson, captain of Blackbirds’ chorus, Pat Rooney, Jr., and Francis Williams of the Scandals. se & * Louis Cole has an offer from Paris. I hereby apply for position as Presa Representative. * 8 & I ate with Edith Friday night. ‘The best chili that I've had since my trip to Texas. Just what the cctor or- dered on a cold night. <Acd, I had come uptown in an open :oa‘ster. * * @ Petite Madeline Belt, of Connie’s Inn Revue, made a trip to Boston to sec her husband, one of the musical Smiths, THE: INTER-STATE TATTLER {LADY NICOTINE (AN np Aram Leonia Williams has been 1] for sev- eral days and Miss Pearl replaced her as Queen Cleopatra in Connie’s Floor Show. Max Erwing has written a musical comedy for Shubert. which will open in January, and a part has been espevially prepared for Paul Meeres, x oe ® Dottie Rhodes is back in Connie's chorus. Greetings! x» * ® Lady Nicotine met Lester Poindexter last week. No wonder the Gang hangs out with him. <A regular fellow! The description of the hair cut was perfect. | | BEAUTY SHOPPE and SCHOOL | All branches of Beauty Culture Practised and Taught F 282 Went 135th St. Laura 8. Gibbs]! Tel. Aud. 10211 Proprietor |]! — ee eS Ee Tel. Harlem 2771. MYRTLE’S Beauty Shoppe MPRRITTA A. WRIGHT, Prop. mean. 6580 Dress Designer PORO SYSTEM MARCELLING MANICURING FACIAL 2209 Seventh Avenue NEW YORK , * ft ...Club Scribblings.... NOTICE Subscribers and Advertisers will kindly take notice that Mr. William Smith, who formerly conducted the column on "Club Scribblings", is no longer an employee of this publication. Any business transacted with Mr. Smith commencing from this issue, will not be recognized by this office. One of the most outstanding social events of the past week was the Pre-Winter Frolic given by the ever popular Ace Club, composed of a group of Beau Brummels of Harlem. The Club selected the beautiful and spacious Renaissance Ballroom as a befitting setting for their mammouth and gala reception. Yes, sir folks, if you have ever had the good fortune to attend one of these too bad dances sponsored by this clever group of Harlemites, it is useless to give a description of it. Nevertheless, those who were present, and there were many indeed, had a wonderful evening of perfect joy and mirth, and How! And, when it came to entertaining their guests in royal fashion, believe me those boys really did live up to their name. Vernon Andrades and his jazz kings furnished the too bad dance music for the music lovers. It would be futile to name all the familiar faces at this affair, but it was just a successfully brilliant affair, thats all. The officers and members are: Johannas Arendell, president; Harold Cave, vice-president; Winthrop secretary; Alvin Violenus, treasurer. George Hazel, Maxwell Hunt, Wilfred Joseph. Cecil Violenus and Carlton Davis. The Buddie Bud Social Club held their meeting at the home of Catherine Meade on Monday evening, December 3. Those present were: Lena Cisby, Ruby Bullock, Marie Jones, Cresoline Jerrido, Winsome Thompkins, Grace Lamos, Rhoda Brown, and Thora Spearman. A delightful colation was served by the hostess after which a number of the members attended the Fish Dance. Edith B. Delph entertained the Junior Matrons at dinner and bridge at the Marguerite, Friday, December 7. Guests included: Ollie Porter, Carrie Starke, Delialah Gundels, Nina Evans, Willie Hodges, Marie Mickens, M. H. Robinson, Nellie Becker, Grace Sevier, Nan Brandon, Gretchen Thronton, Bernice Wolfe-Greene. Sadie Holley, Evelyn Moore, Ossie Gardeen, Louise Jackson-Johnson, Iolanthe Sidney, Ruth Handy, Lillian Tynes, Daisy Hamer, Margaret Reeves. First prize was won by Willie Hodges; second, Ollie Porter; first guest prize, Daisy Hamer and second, Ethlyn Moore. The Evening Center for Girls at P. S. No. 136 was officially opened Thursday, December 6, with a musical program presented by Mrs. I. Taliaaffero Spiller and short addresses by Rev. Geo. W. Allen, James Middleton, Emilie Ramory and the teacher in charge appointed by the Board of Education, Miss Ethel Miller, who outlined the plans for the work of the Center during the season. The Center will be opened Thursdays and Friday evenings from 8:00 P. M. to 11 P. M. until April 12, 1928. Girls teams are invited to practice absolutely free of charge. The Auditorium is to open for concerts, meetings, lectures, etc., tending to educate the citizens of the community. The Ampico Exclusive Club held its meeting Thursday night at the home of its business manager, Mr. Edward ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE Given by the St. CYPRIAN'S MISSION FUND COMMITTEE REV. J. W. JOHNSON, VICAR Friday Eve., Dec. 14 in THE PARISH HOUSE 175 W. 63rd ST., N. Y. C. ADMISSION 35 CENTS \* \* \* * * * * * * * * * Holloway, 172 West 130th Street. The The Ampicos are about to start plans for their next coming affair which will be held at the Renaissance ballroom, instead of at the Alhambra ballroom where their first dance was held. The club officers are: David Spratley, pres.; Virginia Alston, vice-pres.; Richard Pearl, secretary; Edna Johnson, financial secretary; Elsie La Moine, treas.; Edward Holloway, bus. mgr., and Harry Sebastain, sgt.-at-arms. The St. Paul League of Greater New York, met on Thursday evening at the residence of Percy Giles. The League had as their guest, A. H. Turner from St. Paul School of Laurenceville, Va., who told them briefly of the wonderful progress and activities of the school. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fugles, William Briggs, Pauline Taylor, C. W. Nobles, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Giles, Helen Abernathy, Theo. Cobbs and Marie T. Crawford. The E. Pluribus Unum Whist Club met at the home of the secretary, Mr. Frank Fordham, 135 West 132nd Street, last Wednesday evening. After the general routine of business the Club was served with a delightful repast by the affable host. The Club made plans to give another one of their too bad parties during the Christmas holidays. The officers are Mr. James Thompkins, President, Miss Rosetta Wyatt, VicePresident, and Social Secretary, Mr. Frank Fordham, Recording Secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Greene, Financial Secretary, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Treasurer, Mrs. Alma Fisher, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Mr. Henry Judon, Business Manager. The Gaucho Social Club is planning another one of their gala receptions to to be given around the first of the New Year or the latter part of February, in honor of the Club's first anniversary. And from all reports the affair promises to surpass all former social events given by this popular group of young Harlemites. The club is also planning to give a too bad party during Christmas week for Mr. Van Hewitt, who is attending school in Virgania. Cyril Reid advises that the best way to shake off that Monday morning Blues is to attend his famous Sunday morning breakfast dance at the Club Harlem. Stage celebrities from several of the Broadway and Harlem Theatres will entertain you and How!—besides, Frank Montgomery and his syncopated capers — featuring "Race Horse", Gregory and Toombs, versatile tap dancers, Jackie Young, the personality girl, and a fast stepping Whirlie-Girlie Revue that just won't wait a minute. The regular meeting of the New York City Federation was held last Tuesday evening at Coleman's Studio. The purpose of the meeting was the annual election of officers—Julia P. H. Coleman, President; B. O. Williams, Acting Secretary. The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Two Bower 500 Club was held on Wednesday evening last at 393 Edgecombe Avenue where the members assembled as the guests of Mr. Robert L. Jackson. Prior to the games a business meeting was held to discuss arrangements for the Annual Complimentary Holiday Reception of the club to be held on Thursday evening, December 27th, at the Walker Studio. Members present were C. Henry Evans, James H. Guthrie, Samuel Walker, William Nimmons, Dr. C. S. Shirley, Ruben P. Smith, Robert A. Travis, H. E. Millburn, Dr. H. O. Harding, Robert L. Jackson and T. Wyche. The guests * * * \* \* \* \* \* \* *** * * * * * * New York's Best at Only 35c Xmas & New Year's MENU New York's Best at Only 35c For Full Course Dinner For Full Course Dinner THE SPAR RESTAURANT The Opening of The Holiday Season again finds THE SPAR RESTAURANT in the lead with their now famous DINNERS. As in preceding years it has been the custom of the management to give to their many friends and patrons. No. 1 Soup—Choice of Chicken or Cream of Celery Roast Stuffed Trukey with Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes Green Peas and Carrots Home-Made Mince or Pumpkin Pie Hot Rolls with Butter Coffee or Tea No. 2 Soup—Choice of Chicken or Cream of Celery Roast Baby Pig with Barbecue Sauce Mashed Potatoes Green Peas and Carrots Home-Made Mince or Pumpkin Pie Hot Rolls with Butter Coffee or Tea No. 3 Soup—Choice of Chicken or Cream of Celery Roast Stuffed Chicken with Applesauce Green Peas and Carrots Home-Made Mince or Pumpkin Pie Hot Rolls with Butter Coffee or Tea McLean and Watson, Props. 133rd STREET AND LENOX AVE. North East Corner included Thomas N. Morris, J. A. Branson, and Zachariah Marsh. * * * The Metro Diamond Club are presenting Duke Ellington, and Vernon Andrade at their Winter Carnival dance to be given at the Renaissance ball room, the latter part of this month. Invitations are already in the mails for this affair. * * * The Ziegfeld Sporting Club are planning their mid-winter Frolic around the New Year, and ask all their friends to watch the Tattler for further details. The officers of the club are R. Morgan, President, R. Robinson, Vice President, I. Warner, Financial Secretary, E. Richards, Recording Secretary, A. Charles, Treasurer, and W. Burton, Business Manager. * * * The Ampico Exclusive Club choose the home of Mr. Edward Halloway, 172 W. 130th Street last Tuesday evening, for the election of new officers. The Club's personnell are D. Spratley, President, Virginia Alston, Vice President, Richard Pearl, Secretary, Elsie La Moine, Treasurer, Edward Holloway, Business Manager, and Harry Sebostain, Sergeant-at-Arms. * * * Seen at the Ace Club dance, and looking forty and two were the Misses Marie Hartwell, Elsie La Moine, Ruth Bozeman, Theloris Reeves, Julia O'Neil, Muriel Mitchell, Messrs. David Spratley, Richard Pearl, Edward Holloway, John Emmett, and Shellfield Fannelly, Wilfred Holder, Evelyn Holder, Virginia Parker, Julia Miller and Estelle Smith. Several of Harlem's most popular Clubs were present, among them Renown, Benedictine, Ziegfeld, Sporting Club, Clover, Ampico, Exclusive, Globe, Mystic, Beteors, and a host of others. Chief Amoah iii of Gold Coast, Africa will be a visitor at the St. James Presbyterian Church, 141st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, Sunday morning, December 16th, and will address the Forum of this Church at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. This is the chief's third visit to America and he has many very interesting things to say of his native couury and his travels. * * * Well folks, I think I had better let you in on a secret of the "Globe" boys. They have a branch club of girls "just to pink". I don't know why they kept it a secret so long. But talk about "whoopee", them girls have it. They will be introduced in a later issue. The boys' club is very busy planning their dance which will be held at the Elks Imperial Auditorium January 26, 1929. Invitations kill soon be issued. Please don't forget the date. If you miss this dance you miss a time of your life. * * * The Garden Club which is composed of tenants of the Paul Lawrence Dunbas Apartments desires to inform its patrons that the closing of the Alhambra Ballroom has forced them to postpone their dance one week and it will be held Tuesday, December 11th, at Rockland Palace. The committee with the able assistance of their famous neighbor, Mr. Bill Robinson, is making every effort to make this event something to be remembered in the annals of society. * * * The following officers for the new year were elected by the Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee at a supper-meeting Tuesday evening in the Blue Dining Room, X. W. C. A.: Dr. Henry O. Harding, chairman, reelected for another year: Dr. William J. Carter, vice-chairman, and Mrs. Oma H. Price, secretary. \* \* \* One of the Christmas week festivities is being planned by the Committee on Management of the Utopia Neighborhood Club. It has announced a Matinee Card Party and Dance to be given Saturday afternoon, December 29th at the Savoy Ballroom. Gifts by the score are being donated for the lucky card Attention Club Secretaries! The Tattler's "Club Scribblings" column is open to all regularly organized social clubs in Greater New York and vicinity, for the publication of their news matters without charge. Since it is impossible for the Club Editor to visit all clubs in person an invitation is hereby extended to the Secretaries to forward by letter, written on one side of the paper, all happenings of interest to Tattler readers so that same will reach us not later than Saturday of each week. Space will be allotted according to the interest and importance of club happenings. Matters of "coming events" in which an admission fee is charged will be considered as advertising and will be so treated. All other matter will be published FREE OF CHARGE. players, and the Savoy Ballroom Orchestra will furnish the dance music for those who prefer the more active form of entertainment. Through the generosity of Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., the program at the Utopia Children's House was made possible. The Utopia Neighborhood Club, through whom this entire project was initiated, owns the property and gives the entire building for this work. But in January, there will be due the mortgage notes and interest. This entertainment is being given to meet this indebtedness. The public has always stood by Utopia, so all indications point toward a delightful afternoon for sweet Charity. The Theatre Now Playing All Leading Theatres Everywhere-Inquire When It Will Be Shown At Your Favorite Playhouse A gripping romance of domestic life, involving an ambitious hero, a beautiful and tender heroine, a faithful and loving mother and THE MOST WICKED FATHER that ever lived! OSCAR MICHEAUX'S PRODUCTION "The BROKEN VIOLIN" an all-star colored cast. From "The story House of Mystery". DISTRIBUTED BY Micheaux Pictures Co New York City "AMERICA'S LEADING COLORED THEATRE" LAFAYETTE 76 AVE. at 132 ST. NOW PLAYING UP TO SUNDAY NIGHT, DEC. 16th THE WHITMAN SISTERS In Their New 1929 Revue "HIGH SPEED" FEATURE PHOTO PLAY D. W. Griffith's "BATTLE OF SEXES" NEXT WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, DEC. 17th Irvin C. Miller Presents The Inimitable GERTRUDE SAUNDERS IN "RED HOT MAMA" With A Cast Of Popular Entertainers FEATURE PHOTO PLAY Billie Dove in "The Night Watch" THE LAFAYETTE Theatre has that red-hot aggregation of dancers de-luxe, the Whitman Sisters and company this week, featured under the captain of "High Speed" and they fully live up to the name. It's high speed from the initial curtain until the finale with entertainment enough for the most exacting. Mae Whitman, the most capable woman manager and director, has a very clever and capable aggregation. And what's more, it's a nicely balanced vehicle and well geered. The comedy and singing is excellent and the dancing, well, any musical comedy vehicle that possess an Alice and a Bert Whitman, is just about the final word in hoofing, unless you can dig up a Bojangles Robinson or his equal. Aside from this, Mae has a number of new faces and a sort of novelty. The new entertainers are, Charles Anderson, a yodeler and possessor of a freak voice; Creole Mike is the other new featured star, his specialty being the clarinet; then there's a clever little maid, Fanny Cotton, who leads a spirited number and how. But the outstanding features you will find, are Alice and Bert Whitman in their dance specialty; Bernice Ellis and Dick Campbell in their duet, "Can't Get Enough of Your Love", aided by Alma Travis and Marcel Wilson on the second chorus; Willie Toosweet's monologue; Princess Wee Wee's singing and dancing and Sambo Reid's comedy manners. Alma Travers works with a world of pep, the two ukelele boys, Leo Watson and Douglass Daniels and that Whitman chorus all contribute to the excellent entertainment. THE LINCOLN presents Mamie Smith and her Gang in a riot- ous medley of song and fun. Sunny Lee, whose visit to a Chinese laundryman, clever Al Young —Skeets Winston, getting funnier and funnier telling family secrets, the "Low-Down" prayer meeting led by Sonny Lee and popular George Greene, the hot numbers staged by George Greene, —with Audry Thomas, Gladys Rose, May Williams, and the ten nifty steppers—several clever bits with really new ideas. William Taylor, boy-dancer, De Wayman Niles, contortionist, the original Bob Davis, and Mamie herself, singing some of her record hits, make the snappiest best show in many weeks. Douglas Fairbanks in "Power of the Press" is the screen attraction for the latter part of the week. ```markdown ``` DICK CAMPBELL THE ALHAMBRA offers "The Beauty Parlor" introducing two new faces—Billy Higgins who with Johnny Lee Long and Pigmeat, getting better and better, furnish the comedy and beautiful Isabel Washington, who leads the girls and soothes the eyes. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" referring to "My Diane" sung by charming Doris Rheubottom. And the "Clorinda" number with the sweet sixteen, George Randol, Ted Blackmon, pretty Edna Barr and cute little Hazel Cheek is as sweet as ever. Manda Randolph is in her best form and those three minute dramas produced by Johnny Lee Long are out of this world. The Drama Players featuring Andrew Bishop as a Secret Service Agent is a story of the traffic in women, "Why Girls Leave Home". Susie Sutton plays the keeper of a house of bondage, Edna Barr, a dope inmate, George Randol, a cadet and Artie Cain, his victim. Ted Blackmon, Jimmy Baskette and Barry Carter complete the cast of a thrilling playlet, best in several weeks. ALHAMBRA "WHEN GIRLS LEAVE HOME" Drama of White Slave Traffic Showing the Dangers that Beset Country Girls in a Big City "THE BEAUTY SHOP" Fun in a Classy Parlor BESIDES PICTURES Triple Program 25c, 35c, 50c. Next Week, Starting Monday "THE RED CIRCLE" Can a Man Stay Away from the Scene of His Crime? "MARKET DAY" Fun Among the Push-Carts Trailing the Spotlight By THEOPHILUS LEWIS While Miss Jones, of Baltimore, me up for a dummy two snaps the world that I am sensible enough saw when the wind is right. The hand was Ozzie McPherson, who last week worth seeing. The who has a steady job down at the Ever since I have been in the telling colored actors they do me Dust Twins to get their wise that the colored audience is too unless the comedian spieling it gusted gorilla. Miss McPherson that the actors who disagree with what they are talking about and Miss McPherson appeared dressed like she was on her way anything funny about the way a gentleman in the audience would accompany her to the rent party to. And that aint all. He wont pense occasioned by the pigs' one consumes at rent parties. The gentleman was. I? But that is not the point I bring out is this. Miss McPhenson dressed as sweet as you put with a comedy monologue. Their face and still less in her pattern, spiel and clapped for more. Amanda Randolph has been the Alhambra several weeks. Dusty Fletcher, Pig Meat and Sid don't believe it go to the Alhambra the giggles. Good One of the men folks has been achieved without the aid of works at the Alhambra. His Martini's system of repertory of-all-trades. At three o'clock in the musical tab. At three-two character in the drama. He will Last week Mr. Blackman in the most original and amusing the colored stage since the groove I refer to the burlesque of Harb babies were in the sketch too, stirred up a few snickers, especially himself Pig Meat. But a combination that made the house old heart to see young actors with bare hands, I might as truthful ahead of the old hanky brow pove over without making up to look Nice Gals Miss Jones, of Baltimore, was doing her best as a dummy two snappy Harlem girls were in what I am sensible enough to tell a hawk from the wind is right. One of the girls who was Zizzie McPherson, who made the show at the worth seeing. The other one was Amanda Steady job down at the Alhambra. Since I have been in this writing business I need actors they do not have to black up like to get their wise cracks over. They always observed audience is too thick to understand a comedian spieling it off is made up to resent theola. Miss McPherson and Miss Randolph have actors who disagree with me on the point do are talking about and I do. McPherson appeared before the Lafayette she was on her way to a rent party. They funny about the way she looked. Indeed one in the audience would have been quite aother to the rent party she looked like she at aint all. He would have gladly defrayed by the pigs' feet, pie and moist reeds at rent parties. Is it necessary to say that was I? It is not the point I am driving at. What is this. Miss McPherson appeared before as sweet as you please and laid them in body monologue. There was not a speck of stuff less in her patter. Nevertheless they are appalled for more. Miss Randolph has been doing the same thing for several weeks. She gets as many her, Pig Meat and Signor Montella combine it go to the Alhambra some evening. Good Boy The men folks has also learned that comedy without the aid of cork. Like Miss Rachel Alhambra. His name is Ted Blackman system of repertory Mr. Blackman is a son. At three o'clock he will have a low-cost local tab. At three-twenty he will appear as in the drama. He wins applause in both. Seek Mr. Blackman and Miss Randolph co-original and amusing comedy sketch I have stage since the grocery store scene in Shuhe burlesque of Harlem Hospital. The Alhambra in the sketch too, and I am not denying a few snickers, especially the droll gentle of Pig Meat. But it was the Randolph that made the house roar. It certainly was see young actors who go out after their lace I might as truthfully say their bare face the old hanky brow performers who cannot at making up to look like a chimpanzee in While Miss Jones, of Baltimore, was doing her best to show me up for a dummy two snappy Harlem girls were proving to the world that I am sensible enough to tell a hawk from a handsaw when the wind is right. One of the girls who gave me a hand was Ozzie McPherson, who made the show at the Lafayette last week worth seeing. The other one was Amanda Randolph who has a steady job down at the Alhambra. Ever since I have been in this writing business I have been telling colored actors they do not have to black up like the Gold Dust Twins to get their wise cracks over. They always reply that the colored audience is too thick to understand a hot line unless the comedian playing it off is made up to resemble a disgusted gorilla. Miss McPherson and Miss Randolph have proved that the actors who disagree with me on the point do not know what they are talking about and I do. Miss McPherson appeared before the Lafayette audience dressed like she was on her way to a rent party. There was not anything funny about the way she looked. Indeed one socalled gentleman in the audience would have been quite willing to accompany her to the rent party she looked like she was going to. And that aint all. He would have gladly defrayed the expense occasioned by the pigs' feet, pie and moist refreshments one consumes at rent parties. Is it necessary to say that socalled gentleman was I? But that is not the point I am driving at. What I want to bring out is this. Miss McPherson appeared before the audience dressed as sweet as you please and laid them in the aisles with a comedy monologue. There was not a speck of smut on her face and still less in her patter. Nevertheless they ate up her spiel and clapped for more. Amanda Randolph has been doing the same thing down at the Alhambra several weeks. She gets as many laughs as Dusty Fletcher, Pig Meat and Signor Montella combined. If you don't believe it go to the Alhambra some evening and clock the giggles. One of the men folks has also learned that comedy can be achieved without the aid of cork. Like Miss Randolph, he works at the Alhambra. His name is Ted Blackman. In Mr. Martini's system of repertory Mr. Blackman is a sort of Jack-of-all-trades. At three o'clock he will have a low-comedy part in the musical tab. At three-twenty he will appear as a minor character in the drama. He wins applause in both. Last week Mr. Blackman and Miss Randolph collaborated in the most original and amusing comedy sketch I have seen on the colored stage since the grocery store scene in Shuffle Along. I refer to the burlesque of Harlem Hospital. The Alhambra tar babies were in the sketch too, and I am not denying that they stirred up a few snickers; especially the droll gentleman who calls himself Pig Meat. But it was the Randolph-Blackman combination that made the house roar. It certainly warms this old heart to see young actors who go out after their laughs with bare hands, I might as truthfully say their bare faces, forging ahead of the old hanky brow performers who cannot put a gag over without making up to look like a chimpanzee in distress. THE DRAKE AND WALKER Theatre has a very fine program this week, featuring the Baby Cox, Vivian Brown and the Gaines brothers, Albert and Charley. Eevrybody, that is, every theatre lover, knows of Baby Cox and her pleasing way of entertaining. And the Baby is at her best this week, working as she has seldom worked before. Miss Brown is a songbird of rare ability. She puts her soul into LEARN T Dancing Is a Necessi 1929—STAGE AND Waltz, Fox Trot, One St We Train You Direct f ARN TO DAN ncing Is a Necessity. We Teach You All STAGE AND SOCIAL DANC z, Fox Trot, One Step, Black Bottom, Tang Train You Direct for All Broadway Revu LEARN TO DANCE Dancing Is a Necessity. We Teach You All 1929—STAGE AND SOCIAL DANCES Waltz, Fox Trot, One Step, Black Bottom, Tango We Train You Direct for All Broadway Revues $5 and $10 Will Start You Dancing Children's Class—Every Sat. 50c, under direction Miss Mary Williams PROF. DARLING MACK'S STUDIOS 150 WEST 136th STREET, NEW YORK CITY Telephone Bradhurst 6459 LINCOLN First Colored Theatre in Harlem 58 West 135th Street NOW PLAYING—UP TO SUNDAY NIGHT HARLEM'S OW RECORD MAKING STAR MAMIE SMITH AND HER GANG IN "A RIOT OF FUN" YOU'VE SEEN THE REST.—NOW SEE THE BEST—'NUF SED PHOTOPLAY—THURSDAY TO SUNDAY—DEC. 13, 14, 15 16 "THE POWER OF THE PRESS" A POWERFUL DRAMA OF NEWSPAPER LIFE COMING ALL NEXT WEEK ADDISON CAREY'S "CREOLE VAMPS" more, was doing her best to show boy Harlem girls were proving to ought to tell a hawk from a hand- One of the girls who gave me a to made the show at the Lafayette other one was Amanda Randolph the Alhambra. This writing business I have been not have to black up like the Gold cracks over. They always reply to thick to understand a hot line off is made up to resemble a dis- and Miss Randolph have proved with me on the point do not know and I do. Before the Lafayette audience try to a rent party. There was not she looked. Indeed one socalled should have been quite willing to she looked like she was going should have gladly defrayed the ex- fect, pie and moist refreshments is it necessary to say that socalled I am driving at. What I want to person appeared before the audi- lease and laid them in the aisles he was not a speck of smut on her nevertheless they ate up her In doing the same thing down at She gets as many laughs as signor Montella combined. If you Alhambra some evening and clock Boy I also learned that comedy can cork. Like Miss Randolph, he name is Ted Blackman. In Mr. Mr. Blackman is a sort of Jack- he will have a low-comedy part twenty he will appear as a minor as applause in both. And Miss Randolph collaborated ing comedy sketch I have seen on every store scene in Shuffle Along. The Hospital. The Alhambra tar and I am not denying that they especially the droll gentleman who it was the Randolph-Blackman me roar. It certainly warms this no go out after their laughs with only say their bare faces, forging performers who cannot put a gag like a chimpanzee in distress. her voice and her singing is a real treat. As for the Gains brothers, they are unquestionably the classiest of tumbling acts to play around here in years. That clever team of Evon Robinson and Le Roy Morton registers well with the first nighters at this house as did Julia Moody and "Flea" Gray. John La Rue takes care of the comedy and that aggregation of chorines is as nifty a group as one would want to see. O DANCE y. We Teach You All SOCIAL DANCES Step, Black Bottom, Tango for All Broadway Revues Nice Gals Good Boy --- Osis) Stagestruck SS / oS 4 ; 2 DRAKE & WALKER’S | Ner sevenrH ave. LHEATRE. Monument 4420 NOW PLAYING, UP TO SUNDAY NIGHT, DEC. 16th WILLIAM DRAKE presents 66, 99 GEORGIA BOUND 40 — CLEVER ENTERTAINERS — 40 And Talk About Being Good, With BABY Cox Harlem’s Best And A Host Of Popular National Favorites _ 2 Shows Daily, £20 and 6.20 P. M.—S Shows Sunday, 2.20, 5.20 and 8.20 BIG MIDNIGHT SHOW EVERY THURSDAY NITE at 12 P. M. ) ee | Here’: to Henry Drake = I wish to take this opportunity to thank Genry Drake, his mu- sicians, Hanna Sylves- ter, George Williams and the mind-readers, who were so kind as to furnish the entire program for the Tat- _-tler’s “Queen of The Slassie Party” at The Savoy several weeks nnie Butler aan. % ' Bennie Butler -Drake and his obliging entertainers saved the situation, for while other acts had also promised and were ex- pected, illness and other causes pre- vented them filling the engagement. The Tattler feels heavily obligated and words fail us in our effort to thank Mr. Drake and his little amusement army, for the heroic work done in our behalf. Henry Drake has taken over the old Apollo Theatre, at 211 West 125th St., and is now operating the house under the new name of the Drake and Walk- er Théatre. It’s a big and bold venture and yet Drake certainly should suc- eeed. There is fully thirty thousand Aframerican theatre lovers within a ra- dious of twenty miles. If Drake fails in successfully managing this house, the failure will not be altogether his. There is only one reason why he can fail. Namely, that the colored people will not support the house. At the pres- ent time, the white patronage outnum- bers the Negro trade almost four to one. Now, if Drake is offering entertain- ment that appeals to white people, the question naturally arises what about colored people? Then again if Drake and his company can pack colored peo- ple in houses controlled and operated by white people why won’t colored peo- ple support him when he steps out for himself? Colored people patronized this house before Drake took it over. then why not now? So, if the house fails, once again the Negro stands indicted as a Juda, a betrayer of his own. There are enough colored people here in Harlem to support all the theatres operated for them. But hundreds of Negroes go elsewhere, to houses that are hostile, prejudiced, discriminate and Segregate them, to see inferior enter- tainment. I have seen scores of colored people coming out of a theatre in the West 125th Street neighborhood, that has little, if any desire for their pres- ence. This house openly insults them and in every way gives them to un- derstand they are not wanted. And yet this theatre has offered nothing any better, if as good, as has been shown and can be seen, at the Drake-Walker Theatre, Folks, why not stand by a member of our own group, who has the courage to attempt something that should have been attempted long long ago. Namely te give colored people a house of their own. Operated by a Negro, for Negroes with Negro entertainers. 5 My hat’s off to Henry Drake. And while I’m breaking faith* with my pro- ee nee fession, (journalism) I intend paying my little half dollar every week to see the ‘show at the Drake and Walker Theatre. 2 * The latest catch of Lew Leslie, who appears to have the dragnet out for all the Race talent in the country, is Luis Deppe who sings “Dark Days of Sadness” with the chorus. Mr. Deppe is well known in the Middle West as Pe cron ae ! 8 ne ae ee Be Sea ee Bas aise Bee Pe ea a REE SR Se oS ce , Poe | i ee oe Ps Een jl ee { LOIS B. DEPPE, baritone of Columbus, Ohio, who has creat- ed a sensation on Broadway, singing Dark Days of Sadness in Lew Leslie’s Blackbird} of 1928. ®@ soloist and orchestra conductor. He climaxed his success in the provinces with an engagement at the Empress Theater of Columbus, Ohio, where he Played sixty-seven consecutive weeks. He terminated his engagement at the Empress to join the Blackbirds, Although he is already an accom- plished musician, Mr. Deppe still con- tinues his studies. One of his reasons for joining the Blackbirds was because work in New York would enable him to join the class of Millo Picco, of the Metropolitan Opera company. With his fine voice, charming per- sonality and tne success he has already won to inspire him, Mr. Deppe is sure to rise to a stellar position in the theatrical world in the near future. . Johnny and Mildred Hudgins with Mildred’s mother, Mrs. Martini tendered Mrs, Ella Hudson and her little daugh- ter a bon voyage party on board the big ocean liner, Majestic, last Friday night. Johnnny left immediately after his performace at the Eltinge Theatre where he is starring in Leslie’s “Black Birds”. Mildred presented little Miss Hudson with a beautiful life size doll to amuse her on the trip across the big pond. Kee ee TT ee ie 8s ey z: seat ; i h & : Sica Kd 5 ; eg : ie p Pe 4 . ORCS A" aaa oe a . bee ec eet J . bl CAA ee | eae ‘3 MOSES, . sae Be sae i Be as Bae | a Fs ba ge 8 a | poate 4 : Peco 4 . : Sgigees Ss og Be ee es BERNICE ELLIS, who again trimphs in the big city, at the Lafayette Theatre, where she is featured with the Whitinan Sis- ers all this week. The midnight show of Wednes- day, December 19th, at the Alham- bra will be a Christmas benefit for the Alhambra Talent and Employ- ees. It is expected to be a great frolic with a great list of down- town stars added to the program. * s Letters were rather scarce again this week, Iess than a dozen. Little Miss Hazel Sheppard writes from London, England, spilling a lotta ink, drawing word pictures. She tells in part, about how she and the other Aframericans have a lttle “Harlem” and their bav- ing a “Little Correct Fun.” Gee I'd sure love to get in on some of “that” fun, Then, in another paragraph, she tells of a “Bon Voyage Party” staged by the English ‘‘Harlemites’” for Noma Davis of the London edition of “Show Boat”. Miss Davis sailed on the Ma- jestic either on the 4th or 2ist of November and no doubt is now here in New York. She's evidently forgotten to pay the Tattler a visit as is cus- tomary and which we expect. In an- other paragraph Hazel tells of the good old fashioned American “Thanksgiving Dinner” at Mr. Browning's English do- micile. She says in part, “I mean Ben- nie, a real American turkey, with cran- berries, sweet potatoes, mince and pu- kin pie and a different wine with each and every course. It was just like shov- ing your feet under mother’s table at home.” And to top off her interesting letter, she closes with: Walter Richard- son, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Ferguson and the others, all send their best wishes.” ’ Now Booking RELEASED JANUARY 1, 1929 A powerful and convincing story of Negro Life, Beautifully Photographed and superbly Acted by a well-selected Colored Cast. , yn ea, (a> 4 , a Pi ‘ ve: "> ' eens OURS Uae | Ls | / e. : Sato 2 # MAN O12 Yi DEVILD a ip ‘ y grees Ok Qs LO tont a Ma lela ee MEET Corfe) ) wa / Vt) ope | From the Stary “ALIAS JEFFERSON LEE over ALE STAR COLORED CAST DisTRsutro BY MISHEALX PICTURES COMPANY Tanne! Sa 2 ane st Sensational Month REN RET UP LEW iz) SWALESLIE'S 5 BLACK ~ with - g —~ ADE HALL ~ at Poeneon a fastest funniest % WORLD FAMOUS BLACKBIRDS » or extravaganza in~ ORCHESTRA : cluding the son and JOHNNY HUDGINS » e Success of the Nation . >, po InG *1 CAN'T GIVE YOU”, Cp %% EL Ord Sh AANING BUT LOVE U (Soa BerRIRE VO. Sh PRICES EVES #1OO 2 $3:00 Ci ty yo Maa vA MATS $100 t $2:50 NO TAI 7 , Another letter of interest was from Ruby Mason, who is camping out in the “Windy City,” Chicago. Miss Ma- son writes.of her recovery from a sé- rious operation and that. her mother is sick. Ruby was working at the Apex Club, where she was featured for seven inonths, She is’ stopping at 4422 Vin- cennes Avenue. . * * * . There ig a letter from Philadelphia in our office for Bert Howell. Will ap- preciate his calling for it. Thanks, Bert * * * x We received a wire telling of the sudden illness of “Honey” Brown, the chosen star of King Vidor's new photo play now in the making, ‘“Halleluja”. According to. the wire, “Honey”. is. ua- der the care of two physicians and @ nurse. ' She may have to undergo an operation. All work on the picture has been stopped for the time, depending on Miss Brown’s recovery. The mes-. sage is signed, “P: Smith, Nurse’ and was sent from Los Angeles, Calif. ss © Blizabeth Smith and her Uke with Edgar Martin ,are the featured enter- tainers with “That’s It” now playing at the Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C. zs * * Word reached our office last week, that S. H. Dudley’s mother had died (Continued on page 14) —. ```markdown ``` 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. Lines by Sound If time hangs heavy, it's lots of fun to Call MER idian 1212. When things are burning up, arouse and Ring RHI nelander 1000. Be not afraid of thieves; please shun dread. And ask for SPR ing 3100. Those hungry and tired after the show Yawn HAR lem 5120. To find this paper you need never run; Our number is EDG ecombe 6661. Sorry Miss A. R. Miller of Albany —we do not know the present address of Vivian Abbott. * * * Whoever told "Shorty" Adams that folks could be fooled all the time gave him the wrong dope. "Shorty" you evidently have forgotten that classic adage from Abe Lincoln, "you can fool some of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool ALL of the people ALL of the time." I wonder what the big time Papas are going to do? The girls are waking up their stuff. Looks bad, Teddy and Bob. This is not Chicago and the Ofay girls will not "go out for much" just before Christmas. * * * Better get your photo in my hands by Saturday, if you want same published in the Xmas issue. Ollie Johnson and Clarence Perdue take notice. * * * What's wrong with "T. R." and "Ruth M."? Is Percy Green doing some backbiting? You know boys Ruth is rather a "teasing brown" and she is liable to make King Alfonso of Spain fall. * * * Why are some of the girls envious of "Miller H."? The Sweet Miller don't want their men. She has oodles and oodles of her own. Theresa Mason, don't you wish you had that Certain Party back home? Not such a bad fellow. Yes we mean Frank! Better grab him before some other "too bad mama" send out an S.O.S. call for his loving care. The Douglass Hotel of Philadelphia has forwarded a nice little rhyme which goes: I love a smile that parts your lips. But if it's just your eyes That smiles at me, I shall be glad For that holds joy, surprise. ALL ROADS L Rosebud D 102 West 1 Under Personal Supervision THE PUBLISHERS When we sit quietly and talk It is your eyes I see; Expression on your face is lost, Eyes speak your will to me. I love your eyes when they are filled With thoughts and deep intent But when they smile all beauty cries All loveliness is spent. Harry Dudley (himself) THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN MERRETTA A. WRIGHT proprietor of Myrtle's Beauty Shoppe, an establishment which milady should know. Don Frye's weakness seems to be our cute Lillian Ray. Go to it boy, she sure is one sweet kid, but of course we know YOU know it. * * * Say, tell us "Lil", who is your girl friend that we see you with so often? She looks kinda "fourty" to us and we would like to meet her. Put us wise "Lil". This is from Arthur. ☆ ☆ ☆ The party who sent in the article about Frank Newton and Miss Palgo Allen forgot to sign their name. * * * What was you doing on Fifth Avenue and 110th Street with the lights in your car lowered O. Johnson? That's no parking place for lovers, yer know. The Best Yet Girls are giving an affair at Elk's Auditorium which is going to eclipse all recent affairs given at that place according to the Prexy. Never no "blues" when these fair damsels get together: R. Boykins, University 6618; B. Thomas, University 0880; and N. Gilbert, Edgecombe 4418. Patterson, N. J., Broadcasting again. How do some "School Marms" get that way? I saw Miss Clara Smith at the game in "D. C." looking like a million dollars. Her party was just "too bad" and I couldn't get there fast enough. Does the new Sheik know he is double-crossing someone? Mr. R. Brown wants to know. READ TO ROME ining Room 36th Street of MRS. CARRIE ELMORE try the Vithani Studio at 139th Street and Seventh Avenue. They usually keep their promises there. "Honey" Robluson—why do you look so lonesome these days? Is the old Love Flame still yearning and yearning? She was a good gal you know and a real pal. Leolita Thrope of West 126th Street. Your "expose" of a certain socially prominent butterfly, whose birth place is in Trinidad, B. W. I., is really "too hot" for publication, but we will hold it in reserve for future use in case the necessity arises. We thank you so much. Carl has a smart collection of hats and perfumes for the holidays at her new French Room, Apartment 52, in 772 St. Nicholas Avenue. Edgecombe 7704. The new Barn Dance at the Club Harlem every Wednesday evening is conducted by the Harlem Knights and is really a treat. The Celebs from here, there and everywhere are making it THEIR headquarters. Clarence Perdue says the new rendezvous of the "Matinee Club" may be found in the Hotel Grampion. That Beefsteak dinner given by Oscar Waters at the Club Harlem was the last word. Oscar sure knows his onions when it comes to promoting political events. His candidate is likely to win too! Evelyn Bennett left her love sick Daddy behind and strutted with her other "hot Popa" to The Game in "D. C." Wake up Mr. So and So. Make no mistake Lillian Wells of Jersey City—you can't make love to every senior at Lincoln U. and then double back and accept an engagement ring from a Howard sophomore. "That's two timing all the time" and you are not supposed to even "two time one time." December 10. 1928. The Tattler Publishing Co., 2296 7th Ave., New York, N. Y. My Dear Sir: I wish to extend hearty thanks to the staff of your valuable newspaper for the luxurious manner in which myself and the winners in the "Queen of the Classic" contest were received and highly entertained in New York, Washington, D. C. and Baltimore, Md. My heart goes forth in gratitude to Mrs. William Harold who along with my mother made my victory a certainty. I beg to mention the fact that Mr. Wilfred R. Main of the Tattler staff (who was the Contest Editor), urged me to enter and he, Mr. Bain, should be complimented for how he conducted the annual event which is eagerly awaited year after year and is gaining popularity among the able supporters of the Howard-Lincoln classic. I wish to thank Mrs. Marion DeWitt, Dr. Chester Booth, Mrs. Clifford Myers and Mr. M. Dent and my numerous RUMMA SLIGTHLY USED FUR COA On Sale Daily, 9 A. M. t RUMMAGE SALE SLIGTHLY USED FUR COATS -- $35 On Sale Daily, 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. 3 Raccoon coats 2 Wombat Coats 2 Beaver coats 2 Am. Broadtail coats 3 Muskrat coats 5 Opossum coats 3 Caracul coats 6 Kidskin coats 1 Mole coat 4 Marmot coats 1 Squirrel coat 9 Seal (Dyed Coney) Coats Auto Coats Men's Collegiate models in Raccoon, Wombat and Manchurian Dog. Also conservative models for Street or Auto wear $35 Cloth Coats Luxuriously Fur Trimmed. Exclusive models that you will be proud to wear. One of a kind only. All sizes ... $25 Genuine Fox Scarfs, $10 851 6th Ave. Aaron's Open Daily Women's Exchange 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. Society Women Sell Us Their Genuine FUR COATS We Resell Many at $35 Dresses & Gowns Many lovely models in Satin, Crepe and Serge Worth to $50 when new... $5 Advice: Fret not thyself Curtis Johnson. Let Elsie make up first. Christmas is coming y' know. Idonia K. Anderson of 3401 Michigan Avenue, Chicago. That engagement with one of the town's jam-up theatrical booking agents awaits your wishes, but since you failed to answer the Night Letter the chances are you have missed out. Ask Frank Hailstolk of the Regal Theatre. * * * One of those Lafayette Theatre Pavement Pounders are saying things again. "Speaking of Playboys," says this L. T P. B., Andrew Dum and Louis Whitfield are the Cats Meow. They have that combination of personality of what Elionr Glynn wrote about. Ask Ruth of 144th Street, she knows. And how ```markdown ``` AMY SPENCHK, a many chorine from Coulee's Inn. The same L. T. P. B., hitting on all six again: The Seventh Avenoo Playboys have heard that a certain Broadway "Celeb" is going to make an expensive Christmas gift of a $400 Raccoon coat to James Whitfield. So says Marguerite and she ought to know. * * * Now ask me another. Billy, why do you get the blues when they play "Someday Sweetheart"? It seems you are getting bluer and bluer and you don't seem to be the same Smiling Billy we used to know; the best sport in any party. Don't let it get you that way, because there are quite a few of us waiting for a "broke". This glowing appeal comes from a lady who lives at 409 Edgecombe Avenue. Her name? Never no tell names, dearie. * * * There is quite a difference "between the acts" and "between the curtains" Lois Holland of Indianapolis. One is indicative of good little cigars and the other is indicative of bad little girls—and you don't smoke do you? Jimmy Alexander—the next time you want a real photo of yourself and wife A Lasting Xmas Gift IS A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH Bring this Ad With You and Save 10 Per Cent. THE VITHANA STUDIO 2389 Seventh Avenue Bet. 139th and 140th Streets Next Door to Bambo Inn. * * * * * * * * * THE INTER-STATE TATTLER friends who assisted me in a princely manner and enabled me to be crowned Queen of the classic. The Tattler "Queen of the Classic Contest of 1928" will always be cherished in my bouquet of memories. Here's to continuation of success for the Tattler and heart-to-heart thanks to the members of the Utility Club for their telegram of congratulations. Much success to Meers, Bennie Butler and Wilfred R. Bain for the lovely way in which the contest was conducted and how everything went along. So smoothly! Mention, Mr. Ted Yates my publicity, manager who did his bit. I am a Tattler girl. * * * Miss Dorothy Conyers wishes to deny that she knows anything about the gentlemen with whom she was supposed to be seen enjoying herself at the Kappa-Sigma basketball game last week. She does not care for this sort of publicity and desires all to know it. * * * Another case of Mistaken Identity has taken place by reason of a similarity of names which is regretable. In this instance the article made reference to "Katherine, the dizzy usher, etc. Some of the friends of Miss Katherine Wilson, who is a student at Cooper's Institute were misled into thinking the article referred to her. It did not. \* \* \* Paterson, N. J., comes forward with a rather unique announcement. Says the letter from there: "A certain very prominent gentleman often says of the beautiful Eleanor Powe of Paterson, that her eyes enslave him, and her golden voice casts a magic spell that lingers for ages. My, my what an adorable little siren you turned out to be Eleanor—and so young too! True Story Perhaps you know this man. He is better described as one of Harlem's most popular citizens, and he is worth plenty of "Jack". His songs are usually hits and he has never been connected with any "Dirt". Nor has he ever lost any dough in the many ventures he has promoted. The mob likes to refer to him as a "man's man" and all that sort of thing. But for that he is tremendously popular with a large circle of phrails, to all of whom he has given very costly presents from time to time. Some of the members of the "Fourth Estate" were talking about him the other night. It seems he complains of being lonesome "in a crowd". The Seventh Avenoo Playboys will tell you that while he spends heavily on the "fems" "they always wind up with the other guy". And he cannot understand why. Last Christmas, too, he showered gifts on an army of alleged friends, spending close to $5,000. Pretty names flowed at him. "Great guy!" he heard on all sides, which he seems to enjoy more than anything else. But what we started out to say is that all he received in return was a holiday card and a pair of inexpensive garters from his ten-year-old son. Note: This column is a medium through which persons may be introduced to congenial companions. No names will be published. Letters enclosing 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." (Away down in Alabama, it seems, a boy is lonesome and worried so he calls to "the little old town" for relief.) "I am lonesome and want someone to cheer me up. Will you try for me? You know how I feel when I am blue and worried. I am a boy of light brown complexion, 5 ft. 4 inches, very fond of sports, movies, and dancing, but I am not of the wild kind. I should like to hear from a young lady between the ages of 16 and 17." * * * (Here is a letter of interest sent to a young Tattler reader.) "You may be the girl I am looking for. From your description in the Tattler I judge you are around 5 ft. or slightly more in height. I am 5 ft. 4, weight 130 lbs. and have light complexion, age 24. It is my desire to meet a nice girl who will understand me. Taking it the other way, I think you would wish the same of me. . . If you think I will suit you or you would like to talk things over with me, please let me know at once where I can find you any evening after eight. Please let me hear from you even if I am too late. You may have a friend who is looking for a pal." *** (If you are in search of a young lady with recommendation he perhaps will be interested in the letter following.) "I am in my twenties, 5 ft. 4 1-2 inches in height, member of Fleet St. A. M. E. Zlon Church, Rev. W. C. Brown, pastor. Am in the Sunday School, sing in the choir, member of the young ladies' usher board and different organizations. Am a working girl, making very good money as a presser and save my money. I am a very good cook and like a nice home and family. Willing to do anything within my power to make a man happy. Do not drink, smoke or run around. Can give recommendations. I am brownskin, neat appearance. Can make any nice young man happy if he is looking for a nice girl. *** (A widower who needs a mother for his children may apply here.) "I would like to correspond with a nice man between 45-55 years of age, light, with good hair, a good disposition, good habits, a good position, trade or profession—a widower preferred; one who wants and would appreciate a good woman. Would like for him to have one or two nice children who need a good mother. Am considered good looking, long hair—an old fashioned girl. Am lonely and want a good companion." *** (One of the boys from the inside sent to the writer the loveliest necklace which he himself made. It is an exquisite bit of workmanship done in beads of pink, blue and gold, and is very, very much appreciated.) *** (Young man gives a voice to the passing of his erstwhile friends. "It was ever thus.) "I find to my utter sorrow that all of my "used-to-be" friends have deserted me. Of course when one is in prison there is only so much that can be done in a letter or two is all that one could expect to bring a ray of sunshine into a place that seems at the end of the world. I trust that I may have a line from you or some of the Tattler readers. With my best and sincerest wish for your Thanksgiving, etc." (The young man with the car and everything that a girl could desire received many answers. Here are a few): "After reading the Tattler I have decided to take the chance of writing to you. I am 5 ft. 4, weigh 123 lbs., light complexion, red hair, black eyes and neat of dress. Am 18 years old, very lonesome. Have had a terrible disappointment in my life. The fellow I love accused me of a great wrong. I am tired of roaming alone, I want a companion, one who will not accuse me wrongly. Your description fits him perfectly and I do hope you are like him." *** "I would like very much to meet you for I am lonesome too. I moved from Brooklyn a year ago. I thought once I would like it but no one seems to want to come to see me. When I saw you had a car, I said to myself, 'that's my man!' Ha! Ha!. "I am 26 years old, never been married—not because I couldn't, but the thoughts of being away from mother and leaving her alone, for I am an only child. To say more about myself. I am brownskin; well, the rest, I'll let you have your say. I feel you will like me and if I did not think it worth while giving me the once over. I wouldn't write you. Remember this: New York City hasn't all the good looking women. Well, I will look to hear from you soon, My Unknown." * * * "In reading your column I was more interested in the fellow that says he has everything to make a girl happy and was tired of running around with bad girls. I hope I can answer his description, for I do not indulge in strong drink or smoke. I am brown skin, about 5 ft. 5, and am working very hard. Would like to have a man of his description for a husband. please help me to get acquainted with him—Lonesome until I find him." * * * (A modest young man gives his description). "Dear Little Unknown Lady—I hardly know how to write you, for an unusual meeting as this is new in my life Anyway, this introduces me: I have been nervous and am even losing my good disposition. I didn't know just how to account for it until I was looking over Jackie's column. It was when I read your letter that I really realized that a friendship as you wish to encourage would cure me of my seemingly inevitable despondency. I have lots of friends but not one that I hope you will prove to be. I am an intensely 'interested paryt.' "I am sorry that I haven't a photo of myself, but if you will send only a note, I'll be glad to send you one; though, I can give you a rough description of myself, both as to looks and something of my personality. I find it rather hard to do this, for the things I would like to tell you of myself will perhaps seem boastful. Nevertheless, here goes: I am 6 ft. 2. weigh 175 lbs., 21 years old and am very erect. Have the kind of hair that I can wet and it will still look good. (My sister teasingly says that my hair is my only redeeming feature). This hair is very black, by the way. I am brownskin, very smooth and clear. Am a student at Crane College. Finished High School at Winston-Salem, N. C. in 1925. Next year went to Johnson C. Smith University. Out of school two years but seeing that I needed more education went back this year. In 1925 I made all Southern in football. Am playing at present. People have told me that I have lots of personality (and how). Every one likes me, but now I don't like anyone, for the people I know cease to interest me." NEW POWER CLARITY SIMPLICITY U $149.50 (less tubes) A walnut cabinet model with built-in dynamic speaker. Single illuminated dial operation. The only all electric receiver using both the new UX 222 Shielded Grid tube and full dynamic speaker. --- 20 $69.00 (less tubes) "The Little Giant of the Air" A compact table model receiver of excellent quality and performance. All electric operation. Single control. MAX 659 Lenox Ave. Here is your opportunity to have the very latest achievements in Freshman Simplified Radio at a price that makes it one of the best values on the market today. By the use of the UX 222 shielded-grid tube, a Freshman exclusive feature, the need for at least two other tubes is successfully eliminated. This is made possible by the shielded grid tubes effective control of "feedback" and its 5 to 7 times greater radio frequency amplification as compared with the more familiar three element type tube. This is a distinct advantage in performance and economy that you should investigate before buying your next set. HMAN GITTEL Tel. EDGecomb 6256 Canada Lee In Greatest Shape of Career BLAZING THE TRAIL Alvin J. Moses. Can anyone name a greater athlete and gentleman than Pete White of the Salems. New Garden Gym a Mecca MER JONES, former crack National Guard them all regardless of weight in his prime, many star boxers of our group training and best measures up with the best in the city. A common sight for one to walk in the West 10 from fifteen to thirty of the best colored fighters all over the place like a lot of busy bees. City of trainer and rubber to most of the boys bring the outstanding boxers of the race to centrally located. Jack McVey, Canada Lee, Bri Lem Samuels, Eddie Boyer, Jack Townsan, Willbur Cohen, Al Brown, Baby Joe Gans, Jimmy Smith, Joe Boykin, Clem Johnson, Harry Scott, Jackson, Tiger Payne, "Sunny Jim" Williams is train now or make this their headquarters ring. Every Colored boxer that lives in the city, events, ought to patronize the New Garden gym, a thing unthought of, in preference to a town. SOLDIER JONES, former crack National Guard boxer who met them all regardless of weight in his prime, is responsible for the many star boxers of our group training at a local gymnasium that measures up with the best in the city. It's a common sight for one to walk in the West 125th Street gym and find from fifteen to thirty of the best colored fighters in the racket, swarming all over the place like a lot of busy bees. Jones, who acts in the capacity of trainer and rubber to most of the boys, worked tooth and nail to bring the outstanding boxers of the race to this swatorium that is so centrally located. Jack McVey, Canada Lee, Big Bill Hartwel, Elky Clark, Lem Samuels, Eddie Boyer, Jack Townsand, "Blacksmith Russell," Wilbur Cohen, Al Brown, Baby Joe Gans, Jimmy Moore, Benny Hall, Joe Smith, Joe Boykin, Clem Johnson, Harry Scott, George Walker, "Buddy" Jackson, Tiger Payne, "Sunny Jim" Williams, and a raft of lesser lights train now or make this their headquarters when a fight is in the offing. Every Colored boxer that lives in the city or who comes for engagements, ought to patronize the New Garden gymnasium, where prejudice is a thing unthought of, in preference to any other fight hostelry in town. Canada Lee Becomes Ambitious It was ever lacking in the case of Canagarta Lee, the vital spark of ambition, in order to worry us and champion of his division. The former pro-wrestler, has at last taken himself in a serious vein. He expect a trail of wreckage along the fisticuffing with the cutout wide open. Lee is a rather shorted to say "Sheik", type of boxer, and the timidous orbs in his direction whether he elects not. In the clean-cut kid has stopped a minute or two to listen to their siren-like call,—but that the thing we do know, the Canada Lee that for the past three weeks, is the finest boxing game, and we don't bubble over about anything ourselves we are on the right track. ALL that was ever lacking in the case of Canagarta Lee we thought,—was the vital spark of ambition, in order to worry seriously the near champs and champion of his division. The former prince of simon-pure warriors; has at last taken himself in a serious vein, and from now on, you may expect a trail of wreckage along the fistic highways as he thunders along with the cutout wide open. Lee is a rather handsome,—well, we started to say "Sheik", type of boxer, and the ladies have cast their ominous orbs in his direction whether he elected to give them a tumble or not. Perhaps the clean-cut kid has stopped a minute or two along the primrose path to listen to their siren-like call,—but that's his business, anyway. One thing we do know, the Canada Lee that we have been watching for the past three weeks, is the finest boxing machine at his weight in the game, and we don't bubble over about anything without first assuring ourselves we are on the right track. Possesses Fighting Brains cent fanning bee, the former Salem Crescent of boxing technique like "Nobody's business" shop when it comes to explaining how to sniffing inside of a hook, etc. All you ever see the urge of ambition to scale the fistic bar creeped up on you,—go on out there like Al Tommy Loughran, and other intelligent boxers, or words come true—here's hoping, anyway. In a recent fanning bee, the former Salem Crescent ace talked the finer points of boxing technique like "Nobody's business". How that kid can talk shop when it comes to explaining how to slip leads, cross or counter, hitting inside of a hook, etc. All you ever need, Canada old boy, was the urge of ambition to scale the fistic battlements. Now that it has creeped up on you,—go on out there like Al Singer, Jimmy Braddock, Tommy Loughran, and other intelligent boxers like yourself, and make our words come true—here's hoping, anyway. Kid Norfolk Grooming Hartwell COLK, back from Philly with his latest chal, was loud in his praises of this 22 year Uzcudun, known in ring circles as the 'e of the roughest voyages of his fistic career KID NORFOLK, back from Philly with his latest charge, Big Bill Hartwell, was loud in his praises of this 22 year old giant who gave Paulino Uzcudun, known in ring circles as the "Basque Woodchopper", one of the roughest voyages of his fistic career last week in quakerville. Best Prospect in Game tell your readers for me, 'Al'," said the picture than a year Hartwell will be knocking at the champion—regardless of who he happens to powerful young feller," Norfolk continued, "is in the racket, not barring George Godfrey his stage of his development is in teaching properly, and to perfect a permanent ring from switching back to his old southpaw zone I've ever seen and during my time I've is the proverbial pebble, he kept boring in like a whole cageful of cornered bobcats. alibi for 'Big Bill', for quaker city fans w w him the best Colored heavyweight they had and Godfrey exhibited their wares there." "You can tell your readers for me, 'Al,'" said the picturesque "Keed", "that in less than a year Hartwell will be knocking at the door of the heavyweight champion—regardless of who he happens to be at the time." "This powerful young feller," Norfolk continued, "is right now the best socker in the racket, not barring George Godfrey. My greatest concern at this stage of his development is in teaching him how to shoot punches properly, and to perfect a permanent ring style that will prevent him from switching back to his old southpaw' stance. He's strong as anyone I've ever seen and during my time I've only missed a few, game as the proverbial pebble, he kept boring into that mussy Paulino chap like a whole cageful of cornered bobcats. I'm not going to make any alibi for 'Big Bill', for quaker city fans were unanimous in acclaiming him the best Colored heavyweight they had lamped since Harry Wills and Godfrey exhibited their wares there." So They Crowned Jack Townsend "truth is stranger than fiction." For exhibi- tion, Jack Townsand. A Collegian, idol of the can- versity by virtue of his football prowess, like a hitter of the Detroit American League bas- owner of a "Congressional Medal", the great bestow upon one for an act of heroism. Towns, lake and saved the lives of others at the ri- refuses to give him a living and supportsracters, like Maxey (Boo-Boo) Hoff, in regal even accused by contemporary scribes as being he is, for argument sake. Willie Meeh VERILY "Truth is stranger than fiction." For exhibit A., we offer stalwart Jack Townsand. A Collegian, idol of the campus at Northwestern University by virtue of his football prowess, like Harry Heilman, cleanup hitter of the Detroit American League baseball nine, he is the proud owner of a "Congressional Medal", the greatest honor this country can bestow upon one for an act of heroism. Townsand, it is told, jumped into a lake and saved the lives of others at the risk of his own, still boxing refuses to give him a living and supports certain other nefarious characters, like Maxey (Boo-Boo) Hoff, in regal style. He has been accused by contemporary scribes as being a ring clown, well, suppose he is, for argument sake. Willie Meehan, the coast roly-poly heavyweight of a half dozen years ago, was also called a down boxer—BUT HE LICKED JACK DEMPSEY FOUR TIMES,—try and laugh that one off! Jack Townsand can punch like a switching engine with that right smile of his, is a credit to the game, a recognized national hero, and most dying to meet anybody in the racket. Saturday Olympia, A. C.—Vince Dundee vs. Canada Lee, Harry Smith vs. Joey Knapp, Vincent Sireci vs. Ralph Esposito, ten rounds each; Gilbert Castillo vs. Lou Farba, six rounds; Bobby McNeil vs. Jack Dalton, four rounds. CAROLINA WILLIAM ("LONG") SANDERS. Sensational pivot man of the Renaissance Big Five, who just now is playing the best center in professional basketball. Harry Beckford Smart Trainer Bobby Risden, and Canada Lee are two boys who owe much to the untiring efforts of Trainer Harry Beckford. Its never too early in the morning for your correspondent to meet smiling Harry on the road with Canada and other boys who are trying to make the grade. Not only does he know the fight racket backwards, but he is capable of handling a boxer like Dia Dollings, Howard Wilson, and Dick Keyes, in the matter of rubbing, dieting, etc. Eddie Boyer Nice Prospect Occasionally the amateur boxing ranks turn out a diamond in the rough. Eddie Boyer, who has made good in every pro fight he has figured in, is just such a jewel. Some wide awake manager who has the right connections ought to snap up this hard hitting youngster who appears to be going somewhere in his chosen vocation. In his workouts with Jack McVey, he shows to great advantage, keep it up Eddie. Bob Douglas Dickering with Philadelphia Colored Giants for Sunday Night—Paterson Whirlwinds Will Be Alternate In a game replete with dazzling passing on the part of the World's Colored Champions, the crack Renaissance Big Five defeated the Newark Hebrew Giants last Sunday night by a score of 49-35. The score doesn't begin to tell the superiority of the "Rens" over the Hebrews, for with "Long" Sanders, sitting peacefully on the sidelines, they approached the half century mark without appearing to be under full pressure. Trupin, one of the finest Jewish courteers in the country, played a bang-up game at center against Hilton Slocum who was moved over from his usual position. For the third consecutive Sunday, "Pappy" Ricks, proved practically unstoppable once inside the fifteen foot line. Some of his angle shots were sensational to put it mildly, and once in particular he seemed to vault through space in sinking a basket at a tipsy angle. Eyre Saitch, Mayers, and Jenkins worked like a well oiled machine—each game proves to us conclusively that "Bruiser" is destined to be one of the great stars of all time, and in less than two seasons. Fans continue to write in letters concerning the nonpresence of Georgie Fiall in the lineup of the "Rens". That is the one sore spot in Bob's heart,—for he tried as few men would have, to make Georgie realize that he was his own worst enemy, but to no avail. For the benefit of the readers of this page who have written week after week about this popular star,—we can safely say with reasonable assurance that he has ended his days with Renaissance. A splendid shot, aggressive as a mountain catamount,—with "Fats" he was the sparkplug of the World's Colored champions. Mr. Douglas is grooming Eddie Monroe for his vacated post and it is to be hoped that Eddie will stick to his knitting and gladden the heart of this great basketball organizer. The management is dickering for one of two clubs for this Sunday night's game at Renaissance Casino, 138th Street east of Seventh Avenue. The powerful Philadelphia Colored Giants, or the Paterson Whirlwinds (white) will offer the opposition to the "Rens". From a racial and sectional standpoint we hope it will be the Giants of Quakerville and then in rapid succession, the rest of the uotstanding Colored quintets who dispute the claim of the "Rens" to the World's Colored Pauline Jackson to Swim On Friday night at the Plainfield High School pool, Miss Pauline Jackson,—renowned race long distance swimmer will give a demonstration. She will demonstrate eating and drinking while swimming, and will remain in the water from 8:30 until 10 P.M. Al Settles at Garden Say girls, if you want to see a real handsome "He Man",—get a load of Al Settles. The former protege of Joe Jeanette, Hoboken Iron Man of 1910, is under the management of Leo Flynn. Kid Norfolk is busy trying to add a left hand punch to the body and head to Al's Repetoire, of punches. He hits with that right hand like nobody's business. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER of Career Tame Prey st Renaissance Five Philadelphia Colored Giants Whirlwinds Will Be Alternate title, in out of town newspapers. If they will listen to reason and not request guarantees that would bankrupt the Madison Square Garden corporation with its 600 millionaires, Bob Douglas will entertain them—and how! In a fast and well played preliminary game last Sunday, the Chicago Defenders defeated St. Ambrose 32-30 in a league game. V THE KIND YOUNG MEN LIKE Young Men know what they want. Their ideas govern style all over the world. GIVE HIM A STETSON for CHRISTMAS He will appreciate it. NEW IDEAS, NEW SHAPES, NEW COLORS Beautiful Assortment of Fine Tailored Ties from $1 up to $2.50. Also complete line of Meyers Gloves Town's Hats "Fashions of Today" 149 W. 125th ST., NEW YORK The image shows two individuals standing side by side. The person on the left is wearing a dark shirt and has a bald head. The person on the right is wearing a light-colored shirt and has short hair. Both individuals appear to be smiling. THE MEILLEUR TOUJOURS CLUB, one of Harlem's most popular groups. At every club affair, you see the M. T. banner. THE FASHION The image shows a person lying on their back with their head resting on a pillow. The individual appears to be in a relaxed or sleeping position, with their arms folded and legs slightly bent. The background is dark, making the person the focal point of the image. The one and only ADELAIDE HALL, DIGA-DIGA-DO QUEEN of the Blackbirds of 1928, who will be one of the artists at the midnight benefit at the Alhambra Theatre, December 12th, for the Citizens Christmas Cheer Committee. THE FASHION WEEKLY They both loved her — LORENZO TUCKER, K ATHERINE N O ISETTE, and WILLIAM A. CLAYTON, JR., in "THE WAGES OF SIN". OSCAR MICHEAUX'S forth coming production to be released January 1st. EVELYN PREER, who was selected for the Paramount- Christie all-colored comedy, "The Melancholy Dame". PHILADELPHIA Mr. Bee of Philadelphia From Station Buzz NEWARK NOTES, by HARRY W. BURROUGHS DOUGLASS HOSPITAL MIDNIGHT BENEFIT THE midnight affair for benefit of Douglass Hospital Drive last Friday night, was well attended despite bad weather conditions. The program was acclaimed by all as the best of its kind ever presented in local theatrical circles. Offerings from The Bijou, Standard, and Gibson Theatres together with acts from all night clubs, including Charlie Craft's and Al Wollman, masters of ceremonies at the Club Madrid, and Club Piccadilly, respectively, made up a well balanced bill, including Margaret Sims and Carey Dancing Girls, Geneva Washington of Southern Grill, Billy Soslow, W-A-B-Y master of ceremonies, Fairchil's and Margeruite, Grant and Perkius, Otiz and Francis, Beam and Jerry, The Bijou Girls and Drake and Walker aggregation. The affair was sponsored by John Gatling, assisted by Chas. S. Johnson, who acted as stage manager. Winifred Anderson was heard to promise the Douglass Hotel bellboy that she was ready to be placed on the free list. Barbara Lee and Betty Allen have renewed relations and started their operations for the winter. Look out girls, they are on their backbitting rampage. Clifton Bush and Sid Stratton are two of our popular local young men on the sick list. lie Johnson, Deacon Scott, "Shep" Allen and "Cutie" Barnes stood up manfully under the onslaught of a barrage of beverages laid down by Mrs. Hyder, mother and sister. Don't know why the madam didn't put the candles on "Doc's" cake but we didn't ask how many should have been on it. A beautiful diamond ring, gift of his charming wife added materially to the popular orchestra leader's surprise on his unteenth birthday. Hope you many more, Doc, Bertha Wood, one of the Carey dancing girls had her "pains eased" last Sunday. How? Oh, kind daddy, don't "smention" it. "Doc" Clarke of Stratton's band has to handle plenty of "Chocolate Ice Cream" while Drake and Walkers show is in town. How about it, Dot? Winifred, one of the Carey girls of All Girlie Revue was in "loquacious Spirits" all last Sunday afternoon in The Douglass. * * * The loving brown Virginia, who was supposed to have been lost, strayed or stolen, made her appearance at the Roadside Grill last Saturday night. She looked none the worse during her prolonged absence. Say, "Slim", stop trying to challenge for fights. After your kind of exploitation we don't think your system could stand the strain. Oh, Mercy! "Doc" Hyder's surprise birthday party last Wednesday hite was a "wow" from a "spiritual" standpoint. Even Josh Saddler and "Bass" Fitzgerald of the Southernaire's organization passed completely out. The former "passed out" insisting on dish washing and the latter by doing a Scotch dance which drove him to tears, twas a real picture, folks. to see the big boy cry. Barnes and Bernard Archer took the count early. Char- W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. BACKACHES from KIDNEY or BLADDER CATARRH in the Aged Soon eased by the genuine Santal Midy Effective-Harmless lie Johnson, Deacon Scott, "Shep" Allen and "Cutie" Barnes stood up manfully under the onslaught of a barrage of beverages laid down by Mrs. Hyder, mother and sister. Don't know why the madam didn't put the candles on "Doc's" cake but we didn't ask how many should have been on it. A beautiful diamond ring, gift of his charming wife added materially to the popular orchestra leader's surprise on his unteenth birthday. Hope you many more, Doc, and that we will be invited again. Philadelphia Theatrically Although shorter than usual that revue offering at the Gibson last week under caption "All Girllie" was about the snappiest offering enjoyed this season. The outstanding reason for such peep speed and precision was that Addison Carey trained chorus which was the backbone of the presentation. Their unison of rhythm and movement was so pronouncedly it was like one person. Bertha Wood, Incz Smith, Winifred Anderson, Hazel Miller, Celestine Howell, Mildred Warfield, Boby Anderson, Viola Swithers, Marioette Henderson, together with such extremely entertaining principals as comely and vivacious Margaret Sims, Grant and Perkins, Otiz and Francis with the Southernaires doing the music, can make an evening's entertainment worth while for the most critical. Buster Lee is holding forth this present week at this house. --- Drake and Walker's cyclclonic, not only band, but cyclclonic show did the turnaway business last week at the Standard. Hannah Sylvester, a Phila. stage genius, easily carried off the honors for the week. As a leading lady she is just "stew bad Jim". Little Arline Cisco as a soubrette showed much promise, but we think she could be given more chances to prove her true ability. George Williams and Robt. Wade demonstrated that they are still prime favorites with Standard patrons. Jay Goins and Eleanor Wilson in their interpretative songs were excellent and never missed a big hand at any performance. In fact the entire cast of principals are the best Old Master Henry has presented in many a day, and his own Comic Situations never failed to score heavily. The band, is like old vintage, gets better and better with age. A snappy, "good to look at" chorus made a formidable background. The same company is doing a new vehicle this week at the old playhouse. The Bijou and Pearl are offering their pets in stock in new well arranged programs. White and Rand are still filling "big time" dates in and around Quakertown. NEWARK NOTES, by HARRY W. BURROUGHS. Last Thursday evening at the Elks' Dreamland Academy, the Newark Elks 93. B. B. team defeated Newark Settlement Five by the score 47-40. "Slippery" Raymond was in the limelight with eight baskets to his credit. * * * The Sultans, a social organization of young people of the city of Newark, is one of the most energetic in our midst. We expect to hear something definite from these folks in the near future. The Club consists of Alfred Folly, president; William Davis, vicepresident; Major Taylor, secretary, and Richard Sands, treasurer. * * * Newark's Own, Student Council, has been victorious in their last six games and that speaks well of Manager Cecil Cox and his cohorts. They recently defeated the Tuxedo's of Orange by the score of 40-38. \* \* \* Manager Joe West, of Newark Elks B. B. team, has secured the services of Dick See of Jersey City. See is the shortstop of the Royal Giants B. B. team and Manager West expects him to strengthen the team and the fans look for a wonderful improvement all around. * * * Well, there was one outstanding face at the Howard game Thangsgiving, a very familiar one and that face was Dr. Wiley's—Newark's dentist. * * * Newark is indeed proud of one young man who is in his first year at Howard, broke all traditions at College and made the varsity in his first year. John Marshall certainly has made a host of friends by his wonderful performance Thanksgiving. His end running, line plunging and beautiful execution on the receiving of forward passes had Lincoln bewildered. All Newark is still talking about the wonderful way of our "John", a product of Central High. It certainly was a pleasure to see him mess up some of the ofay boys from the other schools. Let us also speak highly of Howard Wilson, who happens to be on the sick list and did not have the chance to perform. Both boys are firm believers in that slogan, "Newark Knows How." YONKERS, N. Y., CURTIES RUTH. Above all things I sincerely wish to thank all my patrons and friends for their kind remembrances and comforting sympathies to the family during the recent death of my father, Mr. S. J. Ruth, November 26. * * * A surprise linen shower was given Dorothy West by her mother and sister, Mildred, at their home last Saturday evening. A large number of her friends joined in to make a real evening of fun. Miss West is to marry Mr. Joseph Crawford of Philadelphia, Pa. on December 24. She received an abundance of gifts. * * * In rememberance of Mrs. Nora Woods who died a year ago, Sunday, December 9 in Yonkers, the Praying Band of this city presented at the morning services of Messiah Baptist Church where she was a member, a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthenums. * * * Last Friday evening, December 7, was a big nite at the Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church. The popularity and health contest that had been going on with a great deal of enthusiasm terminated. Little Miss Helen Lois Darrow received the first prize for popularity which was five dollars in gold. Little Miss Lillian Jones captured the first prize for health. Little Miss Pauline Weldon, second for popularity, Lillian Jones, third for popularity, and little George Newsome, fourth for popularity. Quite a number were out. Mrs. C. Thlefeld of New York City has announced the marriage of her daughter, Miss Stephanna Garner Thiefield of Tarrytown, N. Y., to Mr. Adrian Kendall James of Yonkers. The wedding took place on December 4th at the parsonage of the Memorial A. M. E. Zlon Church. Rev. R. S. Oden, pastor, performed the ceremony. A reception followed at the home of the groom, 15 Locust Hill Avenue where there was gathered many friends and relatives. * * * The ladies of St. Augustine's Women's Guild are to be commended for the success they attained at their Preyuletide Dance at St. John's Parish Hall, Getty Square, on Thursday evening. December 6. Mrs. Beatrice Lucas, president; Mrs. Nellie McAllister, secretary, and Mrs. Louise Richardson, treasurer. WILLIAM H. JACKSON and SYRACUSE. *** Mrs. Clara Jones, of Frederick, Md., is now visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo, Taylor. Mrs. Jones, expects to remain all winter. * * * Rev. Ogburn, rector of the St. Philip's Episcopal Church, who recently came to this city with a new spirit, surely has the co-operation of his followers and will bring great results in the very near future. Rev. Ogburn is a man of wide experience and a splendid personality. * * * Master Walter Taylor, son of Mrs. Geo. Taylor, spent Thanksgiving with his parents. Master Taylor returned Thursday evening from Onondaga Sanitiorium. * * * Those who stopped at the Savoy Hotel last week were: Mr. Redding of Elmira, N. Y., who gave a recital at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Friday evening, December 7th, which was well attended. Immediately after the recital Mr. and Mrs. Redding left for New York City, where they joined their mother from Georgia: Mr. Robin Waters, formerly of Syracuse but now of Rome, N. Y., and Mr. Charles Evans of this city. \* \* \* Mr. Lonnie Timmons, who was confined at the St. Joseph hospital, has been released and is now at his home in East Fayette Street. * * * Mrs. Fred. Nash. of Harrison Street. is now confined to her room. Dot's Norfolk Letter Dearest Dot: WE have just returned from that "too bad" Howard-Lincoln game and I'm telling you, we had a swell time. The folks, the clothes, the cars, the good-looking fellows, oh, my—all were "too tight". And girl, I got the thrill of a life-time, we sat in a box opposite Mrs. A'Lelia Walker Kennedy and I could scarcely watch the game for watching her gorgeous clothes. After all, it wasn't the game so much—'twas the folks. Quite a few Roanokers attended the game, among them were Mr. and Mrs. Page Crichton who visited their sister, Mrs. Daisy Bruce in Washington; Julia Lawson, Bessie Jennings, the G. S. Moores and Ellwood Downing. Bessie went primarily to attend the marriage of Edna Mayer of Washington, a schoolmate of hers and incidentally, she was in on the Thanksgiving affairs. Dorothy Brooks has returned from New Haven and I am sorely afraid that part of her heart has been left up there with a handsome M. D. of that town. Know who he is? Send me a stamped envelope and I'll write you privately. You have missed everything swell this season by being on the Coast, Dot, Dear, but I can't let everything pass and not even tell you things. Alma Sewell's service to her "500" Club would not "quit". Her five course dinner was "correct" from soup to nuts—listen, clam chowder and all that. Does it make your mouth water? Her guest of honor was Mrs. Lomas of Bluefield, mother of the beautiful Genevieve Lomax of New York City. Mesdames Haines and Green were the club prize winners and yours truly was the heartiest diner of the occasion. Mrs. Gertrude Preston was hostess to the Bridge Club Friday evening and Mrs. Letita D. Rose of Dayton, Ohio, was guest of honor. You know Mrs. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Rose, do you not? She is the very lovely daughter of Rev and Mrs. L. L. Downing and sister to Dr. Ellwod Downing whom you know so well. Mrs. Rose has been visiting her parents for the past several weeks and yesterday she, with her little girl, left for her home in Dayton. Mrs. Rose was honored at many social affairs. A few members of the "gang" have been on the sick list but all are out again, I'm glad to say. Ethel Robinson and "Gert" Preston are back in school again after having been out for several days. Dot, Alta-Mai Thompson Holder and her other half have started housekeeping and they have the sweetest apartment you ever saw. Wish you could see it; never mind they will be having a house-warming soon and she will surely invite you. Roanoke paused in her gayety to mourn the passing of Dr. S. C. B. Medley, one of her prominent physicians who passed away last Sunday. We sympathize with the family and stand ready to render any comfort possible. This is all, Dot. Much love, ALYCE. BACK STAGE (Continued from Page 9) at her home in Washington. D. C. The sad news was sent by Western Union. * * * Ada Brown, the clever Kansas City Missouri song bird and her pianist, Harry Swanagan will be idle until Christmas week. They open in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 24th. The following week the act plays Sandusky the first three days and the last half at Lima, both in the state of Ohio. Bill Robinson is much improved although he has not thrown off entirely the cold that settled in his system and caused considerable worry on the part of his wife and friends. * * * "Fats" Waller is back on Broadway after spending three months in the city penetentiary for non-payment of alimony for his wife and child. * * * Another letter of interest bears a clipping from a Chicago Daily publication that is on record of being hostile to the colored American. This article features Rose McClendon, who is one of the principals in "Porgy". Miss McClendon's picture is published which the author of the letter claims is an exception to the rule of the Chi daily papers. IF USED REGULARLY MME. S.D. LYONS Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and Beauty of the Hair EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for straightening. Price, Sent by Mail, 50c. Postage 10c. AGENT'S OUTFIT 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Directions for Selling $2. No Extra for Postage S. D. LYONS 316 N. CENTRAL AVENUE Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Kansas City Society By BESSIE E. EBLON ATT'Y and MRS. CLUADE JONES, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde O. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, having returned from their motor trip to Tulsa and Muskogee, where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Williams, brothers of Mr. Claude C. Williams, are full of enthusiasm and praise for the many forms of hospitality showered upon them. They were the guests of honor at several affairs, dinners, football games, card parties, dances and after parties galore. They came back proclaiming Tulsa the City of cities. Eidth Evans, popular young teacher of greater Kansas City, entertained the young people's Fellowship Guild of St. Augustine Episcopal Church, last Tuesday evening at the beautiful home of Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Eagleson on the Paseo. "500" was the form of entertainment and enjoyed by all present. Etta Jeffries captured the prize, an immense box of stationery, Father Whitlock outlined a program of work for the Guild and requested that each member be responsible for one visitor at the Xmas Eve services. Lawrence Walton was appointed Chairman of the Program Committee to be assisted by Brown Lee Baird and Margaret Love. Miss Evans was assisted by Misses Florence Hickman and Arminta Bodeau. A delectable, as well as attractive menu was served by the hostess. Those present were Ollie Carrol, Tina Blanchard, Pauline Tarwater, Etta Jeffries, Bessie Woods, Dorothy Waters, Margaret Lane, Grace Mayberry, Myrtle Burton, Portia Blackiston, Brown Lee Baird, Ruby Locke, Bessie E. Eblom and Lawrence Walton. I had the thrill of my life Thursday evening, December 6. I had the pleasure of hearing the one and only Roland Hayes at the Odeon Theatre in St. Louis. "We" motored to St. Louis Thursday morning as the guest of Mrs. Chester A. Franklin in her keen "Hup Eight," stopped at "Poro College" as the guest of Madame Anna E. Malone, the founder of the Poro School of Beauty Culture. We were honored by being the box guest of Madame Malone at the concert that evening. We were the recipient of many forms of hospitality on our short stop in St. Louis. Mesdames Clyde O. Williams, Howard M. Smith, and Minnie Crosthwaite formed the rest of the "We". Mrs. Lucien E. Simms, 4452 A. W. Belle, St. Louis, Mo., entertained at dinner, complimenting her mother, Mrs. Minnie Crosthwaite of Kansas City, Mo. The guests were Mesdames Chester A. Franklin, Clyde O. Williams, Howard M. Smith, Bessie E. Eblon of Kansas City, Missouri, J. T. Breedlove, Anna E. Malone and Miss Beatrice Gross of St. Louis. An exquisite box of delicious candy was presented the guest of honor by Mrs. Joseph L. McLemore and her mohter, Mrs. Frank L. Williams. Dr. M. O. Bousfield of Chicago, the president of the Liberty Life Insurance Co., was in the city for a few days last week. While here he bought a beautiful new "Hup" and drove it back to the "Windy City". Dr. and Mrs. Vernon O. Wilkerson announce the birth of a daughter, born Saturday, December 1, whom they have named Etta Lou. Mrs. Wilkerson was formerly Miss Fay McGee. Prof. and Mrs. A. Plittman are the proud parents of a bouncing boy. Mrs. Eva Booker-Hughes is ill at Wheatley Provident Hospital. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman J. Dent were the usual charming hosts at a midnight Thanksgiving supper at their palatial home, 2317 Forrest Ave. The charming and petite Anna Jean McCampbell spent the week-end at Friday, December 14, 1928 *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1970 home with her mother, Mrs. E. H. Lee and Dr. Lee. She has returned to Kansas University. * * * Tuesday night at the First Baptist Church many citizens assembled to give Dr. W. M. Blount a reception of appreciation. S. D. Scruggs presided over the program and talks were made by Rev. Bowren, Mr. Keplar, Atty. Henderson, Mrs. Dwiggins, Dr. Blount and the G. O. P. poem was given by Mrs. M. C. Matthews. Music was rendered by a high school quartet and by Miss D. Guilford. Mrs. Downs was the chairman of the refreshments and was assisted by Mrs. Hodge. Mr. Albert M. Goins of New York City is a guest of his sister, Mrs. Leonard Roy and Mr. Roy. * * * Roland Hayes, singing for the benefit of the St. Louis Colored Orphans' Home, at the Odeon last night, sang notably in a program of astonishing range. Years but add intelligence to the equipment of this singer—and take nothing away. The classic arias of the old Italianate opera, German lieder, modern "art songs," Negro "spirituals," all are one made equally beautiful by Roland Hayes' art. If there was a tendency to tightness and a harshness in the higher notes of Gasparini's "Caro Laccio," his opening number, one having passed through the smoke screen of the city's streets did not wonder. That disappeared in the one number and the beauty of Hayes' covered tone was disclosed in the "Chi Vuol Innamorarsi" of Scarlatti, which followed. Perfect song and perfect singing in the antique school. A splendid Italian diction, too. Followed Handel's setting from Milton, "Oft on a Plot of Rising Ground," a Roland Hayes discovery and a delight. A work well worth rescuing and caressingly beautiful in its use of half-voice. The exquisite emotional content of Franz Schubert was instinct in Hayes' singing of the four Muller songs, "The Raven" (Die Krahe"), "The Post" ("Die Post"), "The Mock Suns" ("Die Nebensonnen"), and "Whither?" ("Wohin?"). "Youth and Spring," another Schubert song, was his encore. Followed then a group of modern English songs, Sergel Rachmaninoff's "Songs of Georgie", Roger Quilter's delightful "I Will Go with My Father A-Plowing", Robinson's setting of Heinrich Heine's "The Shadow" with its exquisite ending, and Gerald Tyler's dramatic and stunning setting for Paul Lawrence Dunbar's "Ships That Pass in the Night," a splendid tribute to a St. Louis composer. After which spirituals. "Water Boy" as an encore had introduced the Negro melodies. Only a Negro could have sung them. And only Roland Hayes could have sung as he sang. All the resources of the vocal art, all the dynamic drama of an intensely emotional nature, all the spiritual aspiration of the race that gave them birth was in his disclosure. "You Bedda Min'", with the remarkable expiration of its ending a voice that vanished in a whisper of aspiration: "Ezelkiel Saw De Wheel," with its arrangement of Percival Parham, Hayes' excellent accompanist; "In-a Dat Mornin'", a Hossy arrangement which smacked of 'sophistication, and Hayes' own arrangement of "My God Is So High," in which is an intelli- * * * *** \* \* \* ★ ★ ★ gent, splendidly musical and characteristically racial expression—these were the "spirituals". And then Roland Hayes sang "The Crucifixion". Unaccompanied, he stood before his audience chanting "He never said a mumblin' word." It was not a song. It was a rite. There are many religions * * * The Peoples Finance Corporation was host to more than one hundred guests Sunday, December 2, at the office, celebrating its second anniversary of doing business. The office was beautifully decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. Guests were served tea in the reception room from a pretty table which held the tea service. Mrs. H. O. Cook, Mrs. Mary E. Bailey, Mrs. Eli Harris, Mrs. D. N. Crosthwaite, Mrs. W. H. Harrison, Misses Josephine Bramlette, Geneva Jackson and Frances Hayes served as the hostess committee. THE HOME OF THE BROTHER HOOD BROTHERHOOL HOME New Home of the Brotherhood of Sleeing Porters at 23: West 136th St., New York City. Brotherhood Members all over the country are welcome here. The City Federation of Colored Women's clubs paid their annual Thanksgiving visit to the Old Folks at the Jackson County Home, Wednesday, November 28. Promptly at 12:30 o'clock, about 17 cars left the Y. W. C. A. taking the ladies of the federation and their friends to spend a pleasant afternoon with the aged. The program began at 1:30 o'clock with the chairman of the educational committee, Mrs. Jesse Novel as mistress of ceremonies. The president of the City Federation, Mrs. Rosa Jones, was introduced. The national Negro Anthem was sung, and prayer by the chaplain, Mrs. Hattie Jackson. A duet, "Mother McCree," by Mrs. Lulu Gooch and Mrs. Darden. A reading, "Little Jack," by Mrs. Clara Adams. Instrumental solo, "Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray," by Mr. Gipson, Mr. Pias and Mr. Brooks; "In My Father's House" and "Romona", by Mrs. Margret Day. Rev. Gobcz, pastor of Allen Chapel, was introduced by Mrs. Rosa Jonet, his address "A Christian's Duty." Miss Elsie Mountain, secretary of the Y. W. C. A. "The Origin of Thanksgiving Page Fifteen Notes of Railroad Men Pullman Porters' Union Plans Aframerican Labor Institute Pullman Porters' Union Plans Aframerican Labor Institute SINCE the War, the movement of workers' education has assumed national scope and significance. The basis of this movement is the desire to place at the disposal of workers deprived of educational advantages in the schools and colleges by virtue of the necessity of their working continuously for a living; knowledge and information about the industrial world in which they work for wages in order to exist. The workers of the nation have come to feel that the education given out in the schools and colleges does not touch their fundamental and vital problems in the main. They feel that these institutions express the culture and the philosophy of the employing class, which opposes the wage-earners forming their own organization, says President and General Organizer Randolph. Since the War, many institutions committed and devoted to the program of workers' education have grown up in different parts of the country. The Negro workers have practically been untouched by this movement. Still they, more than any other group, need to know something about the source of economic power and the means with which it will be possible to remedy their economic ills. Day in Jerusalem," Song, "Over Jordan," by assembly. One hundred and forty inmates of the home were served to candies and apples, organes, grapes and choice cookies by the various clubs. Dr. Booker expressed thanks in behalf of the Jackson County Home and his invitation to a luncheon which was served the ladies. The same program was rendered at the boys' home and each little boy received his share of Thanksgiving treat. Chairmans who worked hard to make the trip successful were Mrs. Margret Ann Gaines and Mrs. Sarah Coursey. The chairman and secretary of the Sight Seeing Committee. Mrs. Jessie Novel, chairman of the educational committee. Mrs. E. Dora Thomas who had charge of all refreshments, Mrs. Ruby Brooks, chairman of the courtesy committee and Mrs. Lulu Gooch chairman of music. NOW BOOKING Relsead February 1st, 1929 The story of a beautiful girl in the toils of a Negro half-crazed with a declusion and the peculiar and unusual circumstances that were the result of it. OSCAR MICHELAS PRODUCTION A FOOL'S ERRANT Therefore, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, plans the organization of the Aframerican Labor Institute, which shall give courses in the history of the struggle for economic, social and political freedom of the workers of the world. The rise of labor organizations and the analysis and history of the Trade Union movement of America and the world; courses on the movement and history of wages and the fight to shorten the work day. A course in Anthropology or the study of the history and development of races, will also be given. Some of the professors of Columbia University, New York, will be secured to give courses in Economics and Labor problems and also in Anthropology. Noted Negro scholars will also be secured to give lectures on the problems of race. Labor union leaders will be brought to the institute to tell the story of the struggle and victories and defeats of their own organizations. The institute will be located at 239 West 136th Street, New York. There will also be a branch in Chicago, under the supervision of M. P. Webster, president and organizer of the Chicago Division; there, professors will be secured from the University of Chicago to give the same type of courses which are given in New York. Special courses in Anthropology or the history and achievement of the race will be given in order that the Negro workers may know something of the contributions of black men to world civilizations. According to A. Philip Randolph, President and General Organizer, the success of workers in the economic struggle is largely dependent upon the pride which they have in themselves and in the feeling that they are entitled to things that others enjoy. This pride cannot exist in any race if it has a sense of inferiority of other groups which is based upon the lack of knowledge of their own history. In projecting the Aframerican Labor Institute, according to A. Philip Randolph, the Porters' Union is initiating the first workers educational movement among Negroes in the world, which gives them the distinction of being the pioneers in an effort to raise the black workers economically and educationally which is fundamental to the progress of the race. THANKSGIVING time is past and with it has gone all the glamour of the foot-ball season. No more does one hear the thud of a boot against the pigskin oval or the shrill cries of a quarter-back as he calls signals. School has taken on a work-a-day aspect and the fellows are really turning to their books as a means of passing away the time. It has always been a firm belief of mine that more intensive study is during the interval between Thanksgiving and the Xmas vacation than at any time during the school year except, of course, during that hectic time immediately before exams. You must not, however, get the idea that study is all one does out here in these woods. A real Lincoln man is usually a card fiend, being proficient in stud, black-jack, whist, and of course the game of games, pinochle. Regular tournaments are held between the floors in the dorms and a defeat of the rivals of one floor by another floor causes untold glee to be aroused in the rooms of the victors. Bells are rung, the scores are yelled throughout the corridors and the losers are made to feel their positions of underdogs to the utmost. Several men have gone down in the traditions of the school because of their poweress as card players; among whom we find such men as "Ted Valentine, a recognized bid whist champ, "Yellow Bill" Taylor who could and would play pinochle at any time of day or night. Among the sharks now on the campus we find such men as "Chi" Steel, "Legs" Marshall. "Dick" Whittington. "Ambrose" Johnson. "Moon" Barnett. "Chief" Redmond, "M. T." Washington and many others too numerous to mention. All of these fellows will take on any one from anywhere and beat them in any game of cards known. It is a common saying around the campus that to graduate one must have at least thirty semester hours of pinochle. Cards play a great part in our life here at Lincoln. * * * It behooves me as a member of the Class of '29 to say that Phi Delta Theta really carried on in Washington in a manner that was befitting the last time the class will journey to a Howard-Lincoln game as undergraduates. As the saying goes, they "carried the pretties around" and enjoyed themselves immensely at all the various dances and parties they attended. In fact, a certain young female Washingtonian was heard to lisp that the Seniors at Lincoln were quite the hottest things going. * * * I am glad that one of the writers on a Negro paper has seen fit to decry the fact that in this past Howard-Lincoln game, as well as in previous ones, Lincoln has received what is vulgarly-called "the dirty end of the stick." Had it not been that coming from a Lincoln man such a sentiment would sound like the complaint of a poor loser I would have written about it myself. It stands to reason that when a team receives the wrong end of a referee's decision for four years either there is something wrong with the officials or the team. And, the same Lincoln team has not played in the last four Howard-Lincoln games while the same officials have officiated. You can draw your own conclusions. * * * While speaking of foot ball it is impossible for me to leave this topic without saying something again about "Senator" Hill, one of our guards. "Senator" is back with us again recuperating from a broken leg. In spite of his misfortune "Senator" is still as cheerful as ever and really deserves the name given to him as one of the gamest Lions to have ever donned moleskins. A speedy recovery old kid. Of course there are ever so many things to write about concerning the game but that would take up all kinds of room and would necessitate a whole Lincoln edition of the Tattler. However here are a few high spots left away from last week: Everyone wants to know why Chubby Jones was so intently engrossed with COLLEGE AMPUS THE FIRST WEEK himself that he couldn't see anyone who passed him on the streets of the Capitol. She must be a terribly hot mamma to cause "Chub" to think and solllooquiz so. And another thing, why do Lincoln men, when caught partaking of those luscious morsels known as Hot Dogs, in one of Washington's beaneries, always say that they're too busy to have time to eat a real meal? be the last of my articles until after New Years so therefore I don't think that I will seem beforehanded or seemingly to rush the season when I wish all of my readers—A Merry Christmas and a Most Happy New Year. Howard University with Dr. Dorothy C. Boulding and Dr. Wm. G. Lofton. The speaker at the University Assembly on Monday was Mr J. C. Wright, Director of the Academic Department of Tuskegee Institute. He emphasized the importance of character building in the preparation of teachers rather than mere scholarship. And why must a certain young man's Light of Life have a picture in full view in one of the rooms of the Alpha Frat house? And where, oh where do Joe Meaddoughs and Puss Williams get their capacities for such untold amounts of bad liquid refreshment? Those boys are real tanks! It is also asked why the foot ball team gets so many trainers and assistant trainers when the game comes around? Tickets are half-price to students too. --- From all evidence the Lincoln cheerleaders were quite the hot things at the game. Their colorful uniforms and the pop they evinced along with the coordination with which they worked has garnered no little praise. They even got their picture "took". * * * It is a custom here at Lincoln for the Freshmen and the Sophs to have a foot ball game the Saturday after Thanksgiving. From the looks of the teams this year it may be any ones game. Of course as a Senior I want to see my sons (the Sophs) win. As I write this the game is in progress and I therefore can't tell the outcome of the encounter. No blood has been spilt yet and no heads broken but from the ferocity with which both teams are playing it won't be long now. As school closes this week this will LEM TUTT WHITNEY, who plays FOR MICHEAUX'S sensational product, released early next year. be the last of my articles until after New Years so therefore I don't think that I will seem beforehanded or seemingly to rush the season when I wish all of my readers—A Merry Christmas and a Most Happy New Year. Howard University Sir Esme Howard British Embassador to the United States, addressed students of Howard University at noon today. His visit and address were in connection with the Dedicatory Exercises incident to the opening of the new International House. * * * The speaker at the University Forum the day was the Rev. Abram Simon, Ph.D., denomination Rabbi of the Washington Hebrew Congregation. His subject was "The Salvation of Oppressed Minorities." In urging the course of his address he paid tribute to Woodrow Wilson and the minor League of Nations, stating that the genius of the League of Nations is its recognition of the rights of the minor-physsity group, that it is the first time in history the world's political history the minority groups were so considered. * * * In one of the most stirring and able addresses of his brilliant career, Dr. Mordecai Johnson, president of Howard University, aroused a great throng of students and professors at New York University on Tuesday morning. His subject was, "Conquest of Prejudices." *** Dr. Howard F. Cain, formerly a member of the Howard University Medical faculty, has been made Professor of Obstetrics, succeeding Dr. Edward D. Williston. Assistants in Obstetrics are Dr. J. Day Jacobs, Dr. Albert E. Pagan, Dr. Joseph E. Triggs plays the part of the mad dreamer, production, "A FOOL'S ERRAND". with Dr. Dorothy C. Boulding and Dr. Wm. G. Lofton. The speaker at the University Assembly on Monday was Mr J. C. Wright, Director of the Academic Department of Tuskegee Institute. He emphasized the importance of character building in the preparation of teachers rather than mere scholarship, of culture that reflects itself in the lives and ideals of the teachers rather than that of a superficial nature. "The better schools of the South," stated the speaker, "demand a quality of teaching personnel capable of influencing the students with all that is highest and best." President T. R. Davis, a graduate of the College class of 1914, new president of Fort Samuel Houston College at Austin, Texas, was introduced and expressed a word of greeting and urged the students to realize that their activities in later years will be determined by their activities in College ```markdown ``` Professor Burr's class in history of physical education is performing a novel project. His students are com- THE INTER-STATE TATTLER piling data which will be put together to compose a booklet on "Contributions of the Negro in the Field of Physical Education and Athletics." The Negro has performed notable services in this field but never before has a consistent effort been made to gather it together in the pages of an historical report. Coach West's Post Season Comment In comment upon the football season which has just closed at Howard University I can heartily praise the fine spirit of the entire squad. I am very much pleased with the record of the team, in fact, its accomplishments surpassed my expectations. Had Howard not lost the services of Dan Brown, and Jack Young, two of the best plunging backs in colored football, I believe we would have won the National Championship. Howard was unusually strong in that department of play in which colored teams are usually weak, namely, forward passing. Marshall is one of the finest forward passers I have ever seen on any team and through continued development should show improvement even over his performances of the past season. His accurate passing aided and abetted by receivers of the type of Simpson, Coler, Sallie, Mack, Payne, and Captain Ross, placed Howard in a class by herself in this department of play. On defense, and especially on defense in forward passes, Howard was the equal of any of our opponents. Our great lack was only in plunging ability which weakness was occasioned by the injury of Dan Brown and Jack Young. Both of these men are of unusual backfield caliber and are undoubtedly two of the hardest plunging backs in colored football. Though out the game their spirit was nothing short of marvelous, and they had much to do with the team's success. Dan Brown's injury was especially regrettable to the Coach, while Young and Hawkins expressed as their only regret, the inability to help the team through the rest of the season. As I look back over the season I cannot help but refer to the wonderful sportsmanship of the Coach, Harry Jefferson, the team, and fans of Bluefield. That game was the most pleasant and the hardest combat of Howard's season. CHARDES F. WEST. Coach. Morehouse Graduate Elected to Sigma Sigma THE University of Wisconsin published last week a list of men who were this year elected to membership in Sigma Sigma, honorary medal society. Election to this society is based on scholarship and leadership, including work in medical and campus activities. Among the graduate students enrolled, and ranking second highest in the group chosen, was Mr. John W. Lawlah. Mr. Lawlah is a graduate of Morehouse College (B. S., 1925), and was salutatorian of his class. Since graduation he has taught one year at Morris College, Sumter, South Carolina, and one year at Morehouse College in the Department of Biology. This is his second year at the Medical School of the University of Wisconsin. His recent election to Sigma Sigma attests the quality of his work there. The honor that has so recently come to Mr. Lawlah calls to mind a similar honor that came last year to Mr. S. M. Nabrit (Head of the Department of Biology of Morehouse College) in his election to Sigma Xi, honrary scientific society, at Brown University, and the honors and successes that have come to other Morehouse men who specialized in the sciences while at Morehouse and continued their studies in this field in graduate schools. It recalls, too, the large number of Morehouse men who are now able teachers of science in outstanding Negro colleges and high schools. The Department of Science has long been one of the strong features of Morehouse College, and the success of its graduates proves that it has done its work well. REFINED LADY. Colored, to act as outside representative. Lands supplied. Large income pursued to active worker with personality. Call three of jock Saturday, LANCOIL SECURITARIAL, SCHOOL, N. West 10th Street, New York City.