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The Inter-State Tattler Christmas Greetings Ward VOL. IV. NO. 51. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1928 mas Gr SEASON'S GREETINGS Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson ```markdown ``` PRICE TEN CENTS PER COPY HAVE YOU BEEN CLUB HARLEY AFRICAN ROOM FAVORITE RETREAT FOR THE SELECT AND ELIT C.S. REED PROP. JOHNY COB MGR. 388 LENOX AVF • (below 129m130m312m) PHONE: 4373 HARLEM: 5120 "Jangles" Robinson and entire Blackbirds Company The Sunday night before Christmas, December 22 THE SMART SET CAN BE SEEN AT BARBECUE GRILL JUST ABOVE THE NEST 9 West 133rd Street, New York, N Telephone, Harlem 5307 BARBECUED MEATS A PARK AVENUE PLACE IN HARLEM After Theatre and Nite Club SEAR THE THREE DARK CROWS CROWS MBROSE, Prop. LESTER McCULL HAVE YOU BEEN TO CLUB HARLEM AFRICAN ROOM FAVORITE RETREAT FOR THE SELECT AND ELITE C.S. REED PROP. JOHNY COBB MGR. 388 LENOX AVF • (129-130-511) PHONE: 4373 HARLEM: 5120 Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and entire Blackbirds Company will be our guests on the Sunday night before Christmas, December 23rd. THE SMART SET CAN BE SEEN AT BARBECUE GRILL JUST ABOVE THE NEST 169 West 133rd Street, New York, N. Y. Telephone, Harlem 5307 BARBECUED MEATS A PARK AVENUE PLACE IN HARLEM After Theatre and Nite Clubs HEAR THE THREE DARK CROWS CROON WILLIAM AMBROSE, Prop. LESTER McCULLEN, Manager The Harlem Knights Extend The Season's Greetings To Our Friends and Patrons HERBERT "BOOKER" WILLIAMS. President SANDY THOMPSON. Vice-President CHESTER GLOVER. Secretary HICKEY and BIGGIE. Charge d' Affairs MEMBERS S PINN DAN LONG CLARENCE R ING HALL LEROY "MICKEY" HOSTESSES urs Ruby Burke Sadie Thompson Marl Turner Josephine Glover Gladys John MEMBERS TENNIS PINN DAN LONG CLARENCE PURDUE FLEMING HALL LEROY "MICKEY" BRADLEY HOSTESSES Garnetta Deurs Ruby Burke Sadie Thompson Madeline Long Pearl Turner Josephine Glover Gladys Johnson CLUB HARLEM REED. Prop. JOHNNY COBE K AVENUE, bet. 129th & 130th Sts. Tel. L MATINEE CHRISTMAS AFTER FROM 3:30 UNTIL 9 P. M. SUBSCRIPTION 50c. Hurst 5068 MAE FISCH-DO zy, Clean and Comfortable Place to REAL HOME-MADE FOOD ENTUCKY DINING ROO For Your Dinner C. S. REED. Prop. JOHNNY COBB, Mgr. 388 LENOX AVENUE, bet. 129th & 130th Sts. Tel. Harlem 6120 SPECIAL MATINEE CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON FROM 3:30 UNTIL 9 P. M. SUBSCRIPTION 50c. 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SPECIAL MATINEE FROM 3 SUBS Phone Bradhurst 5068 "A Cozy, Clean and REAL HOUSE KENTUCKY For Y 200 West 134th Street Breakfast from 9 to 1 HOTEL GRAMPI ```markdown ``` A MERRY CHRISTMAS Phone Bradiarsat 7135 DAYLIG Q THE INTER-STATE TATTLE YOU BEEN TO HARLEM AN ROOM FOR THE SELECT AND ELITE JOHNY COBB MGR. PHONE: 4373 HARLEM: 5120 and entire Blackbirds Company will be our fore Christmas, December 22nd. SET CAN BE SEEN AT RCUE GRILL ABOVE THE NEST Street, New York, N. Y. phone, Harlem 5307 RECUED MEATS RCUE PLACE IN HARLEM tre and Nite Clubs REE DARK CROWS CROON LESTER McCULLEN, Manager MEMBERS LONG CLARENCE PURDUE LEROY "MICKEY" BRADLEY HOSTESSES e - Sadie Thompson - Madeline Long ohine Glover - Gladys Johnson JOHNNY COBB, Mgr. 129th & 130th Sts. Tel. Harlem 6120 CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON 1:30 UNTIL 9 P. M. SCRIPTION 50c. MAE FISCH-DOZIER. Prop. "Comfortable Place to Dine" ME-MADE FOOD Y DINING ROOM Your Dinner New York, N. Y. Dinner from 5 to 9 Daily ON & DINING ROOM Host to those who appreciate its Superior Comforts and Exceptional Meals Club Breakfast, from 2:00 up. Regular Lunch, the Regular Dinner, the Open, from 7 A.M. to 1 A.M. We Gather to Cubs and Private Parties 182 St. Nicholas Avenue. Corner 11th Street, New York Tel. University 20201 S AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR HT BAKERY --- Q Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 2286 Seventh Avenue New York, N. Y. Phone: Edgecombe 6601. Entered at second matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the act of March 4, 1926. Subscription rate $2.50 per year. Vol. IV. No. 51. Friday, Dec. 21, 1926. EL CALVAS CONSERVATION DATE Merry Christmas No Time for Hatreds — Join the Rest of Our Busy World and Sing — Merry Christmas Published Friday of every week After February 26, 1926, at the day of every week by the Inter-State T ry 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New Y JOSEPHINE BAKER The Town of Montmartre, a vision of Brounckin locality who has dazzled the " Playboys " of Europe a . no other celebrity since Gaiy De Lisi. Her modern interpretation of " he man " , has brought her for some extent anew to member of the nobility , and her Bathamothar K. of are jointly initiated , called joint tenants of the dance . "Huntent mounted her. Here she dreamed dreams and between act, pictured her twisting loosely touching the gouted chin of mature Pupman, who worship at the shrine of the Goddess " For pachure " And still some continue to say "There Ain't No Santa Clause" --- --- --- THE The Interstate Jattler SHOTTING It Is Not the Long But the Singer ... Not the Costliness of the Gift But the Giver TRedWallet Mrs. Wasserman was inspecting the shiny red hook-and-ladder a delivery wayon had just brought from a downtown department store. "Won't junior's eyes shine when he sees that?" she continued, "And just look at this cunning doll I got for Matty! isn't it a darling?" "Yas'm, Mrs. Wasserman, they're useful most" Killen replied. Mrs. Wasserman continued unwrapping other things delivery wagons had been bringing all the morning. She was in a hurry of housewifely excitement, rapidly but thoroughly inspecting things to see if they were just what she had ordered or if they contained any flaws she had overlooked in the stores. Exclaiming! Explaining. Clocks, wocks, carving etc., neckties, feminine underthings were unwrapped, "And this is for Cousin Move... Unola Hyman will like this... This for Aunt Jenny... That for Abe... For Adolon... For Benny... No, Bilan, you mustn't look at that!" Mrs. Wasserman continued unwrapping other things delivery wi ing. She was in a hurry of housewifely excitement, rapidly but they were just what she had ordered or if they contained any flaws Exclaiming! Explaining. Clooke, wooko, carving eds, necktie, fills "And this is for Cousin Rose . . . Unola Hyman will like the for Ahe . . . For Adolph . . . For Benny. . . No, Ellen, you must Ellen had not noticed the parcel. But now she glanced at it was just dropping a hint to her to let her know it contained a gift that; thoughtful, kindly and generous. Ellen liked to work for Javita Mrs. Wasserman. "Now, Ellen, take the toys and look them in the closet in Mr. children to come in for their lunch." "Yeah!" Ellen replied, "and while I'm in there I'll brush it up carried them to the bedroom at the end of the hall. With the door Ellen had not noticed the parcel. But now she glanced at it and understood that Mrs. Wasserman was just dropping a hint to her to let her know it contained a gift for her. Mrs. Wasserman was like that; thoughtful, kindly and generous. Ellen liked to work for Jewish people, well bred Jewish people like Mrs. Wasserman. "Now, Ellen, take the toys and look them in the closet in Mr. Wasserman's room. It's time for the children to come in for their lunch." "Yeah!" Ellen replied, "and while I'm in there I'll brush it up a bit." She gathered up the toys and carried them to the bedroom at the end of the hall. With the door closed behind her she began to cry. and that woman must a fellow in her front the army, with her hyde hand in the primally, whistle and how a night and winter lily in the willow and how my friend in the top. Their spirit suspends. and in applauding money! Money to my lips, a and nighty and a pretty little weightful for words and a firstman term! The angel which my and a way to two friends of our mind the and grand H. my. He was a well-drammed and with an appurtenance important my and hands. When bad my intention to my and the woman. "Love it its most when As many beautiful things to make children happy she thought. Children on the Heights, whose fathers were prosperous in the real estate or cloak and soft business. But no shiny hook and ladder or just too wonderful for words doll for her brown tide down in Harlem whose father had been held up with a crippled leg since September. And Christmas only one week off. Milan set on the side of Mr. Wassermann's bed to have a good cry while she was about it. And while the tears flamed down her cheeks her thoughts traveled back to the day Josh was hurt on the arbitrary construction job. A large rock, damaged by a blast, had suddenly slipped and crushed his ankle. The company had offered him a distance in settlement, but Josh advised by his lawyer, had refused to accept less than full compensation. The case had been brought in the courts ever since, and technically after another delaying final judgment But crying would not kill the crumbed woman in Martha's bed. Nor would tears speed up the clouds of my Christmas toys for the children. Killen want to the mirror and dried her comely brown cheeks with her handkerchief, helping Mrs. Wassermann would not notice she had been whispering. Her face dried, she began to straighten up the room. Cried in the hall the phone rang. Mrs. Wassermann answered the call and from her half of the room reception Killen could tell she was talking to her husband. "You don't know. I'll ask her." Mrs. Wassermann said, speaking into the transmitter. A moment later she called "Missent." " John, Mr. Wasserman " " Allin, can you tell me down to Mr. Wasserman's store an hour or two when you finish here? He wants you to finish alone there again!" " John, Mr. Wasserman." " That would be an other matter of time, and thought, thankful to Percivalock. " Yes, the can come," Mr. Wasserman will not mind. " And it through here in an hour." Mr. Wardham's store was in Waltham Street, and when Allen finished the day's work of the window on the Waltham and Waltham the next day naturally dwelt in Waltham Street. Where the changed to an upstairs train on the Waltham Avenue station. It would much when Greyfer and more immensely to take a train. But it would have less than the same in Waltham in the Waltham the natural here and only a Waltham and the similar but greater. It was within three hundred miles and emerged from the western as well as eastern and central and southern and southern Mr. Wasserman's office which was home Herman Kell. The very beautiful interlacement and relictant in it are his birthday Thursday afternoon, circled by Christmas and enjoyed from the early day and when Wasserman was blessed with a throw and with the night and dawnly trunks for the Christmas tree, Christmas lighting appeared. Christmas was celebrated and, together with their clerical from everything his, Christmas toys. Expanding at the time the day of Maytime in the first morning with yourselves, Wasserman's heart grew. And delighted to bring my eyes drawn around and told to look in any more with hands. In Willow Wasserman by Katherine, philippe. Will and Wasserman in Katherine. What you like can be drawn of the many wonderful things with him and happiness for my children. Pale meant for me to love it." As if he fell the force of her unspoken plea and could not resist it, the man tossed the wallet back over his shoulder and it fell at Ellen's feet, in effectively, she stamped and picked it up. She A MISS HAZEL, SHEPPARD sent her 'Xmas Greetings' from London, England via the Tatler to her many friends here in America. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER know it was empty, if it had contained any money the man had taken it, but the desire to possess the wallet had possessed her so completely she could not shake it off at once. For a few seconds she stood examining her prize. It was a handsome wallet of real leather trimmed with gold. One corner was stamped with the initials J. L. Allen gave it a closer inspection. Yes, it was practically new, and the initials could stand for Joshua Lucoy as well as for any other name. She decided to keep it and give it to Josh for his Christmas present. Then she hurried on to Mr. Wasserman's store. It was well after dark when Jellon finished cleaning Mr. Wasserman's show cases and when she got home Josh had cooked supper. He was a dear to have supper ready, she thought. Novertholess she scolded him for not keeping off his injured leg. "Oh, my leg's all right," Josh laughed. "Anyway it's getting all right. The doc said today it will be good as ever by February. I could take a light job of some kind right now if the lawyer would lot me." "Don't you be worrying about getting a job," Jellon comforted him. "With what I'm getting at Mrs. Wasserman's and the money we get from the lodgers—I guess we can make ends meet." "But it's so near Christmas," Josh reminded her. As it she needed to be reminded. "Doggono it! Why doesn't the blame leg got well!" "Now, Josh, it's no use fussing with your log," his wife soothed him. "No, I guess not," he admitted. "But I hate to see you working so hard and not getting anything for yourself. And no Santa Claus for the kids"— "Hush! Worrying won't make things any brighter." "You're a sweet kid, Jillen," Josh smiled, circling his arm around her. "Keeping your head up the way you do—when so many women would dog it." "They were silent a little spell, then Josh began again. "There are so many jobs in the paper too," he said. "Sitting here with nothing to do I read every one of them. And when I finish reading the help wanted ads I turn to the lost and found column and wish I could find some of the things people offer rewards for." "People offer rewards for such queer things," he went on. "Things you'd never bother to pick up if you saw them lying in the street, or things you'd throw away if you did pick them up. I saw an ad today where somebody lost a wallet with some money and some stamps in it. The ad says the finder can keep the money and the wallet and get a liberal reward besides for returning the stamps." Ellen started, "That's funny," she said. Then she checked herself and changed what she was going to say to, "That's nonsense. Nobody would put an ad like that in the paper." "I guess I know what I read," Josh flared. He got up and found the paper and turned to the classified ads. "Here, read it for yourself." Ellen read; LOST—Red Wallet with Initials J. L. Contained money and old stamps when lost. Finder may keep wallet and money. Liberal reward for return of stamps. Julmo La Costa 618 W. 89th Street. It was the wallet she had found on 125th Street. But she had not seen any stamps in it. Still, in her disappointment because the strange man had picked it up first, she might have overlooked the stamps. Deciding to inspect it again, she went into the bedroom and took the wallet from the drawer where she had intended to let it remain concealed till Christmas. Nervously, she peered into the card and change departments she had not bothered to look into on the street because they were so flat she just knew there was no money in them. Yes, here they were! Six queer looking foreign stamps in the card case, "Liberal reward," flushed through her mind as she spread the stamps on her palm and gazed at them. "I'm going out a bit," she told Josh a few minutes later, "Just around to Harriet's. Buck in half an hour." She wouldn't tell him about the wallet yet. "There might be some mistake. Outside the house, she almost ran to the subway. Liberal reward! Maybe twenty dollars! Perhaps fifty! No, not that much. Couldn't be. But twenty, or even ten, to spend on the children. One could do a lot with ten dollars, if one looked around carefully. Liberal reward! At the 99th Street address a very impressive butler admitted her to the presence of a wizened little man with a beak for a nose and skin like paper. "So you've brought the stamps!" the wizened little man erlod. As he spoke he rose from his chair and advanced toward her. "Let me see them," he continued, speaking sharply. "Give them to me!" He was so eager he actually snatched the wallet from Filien's hand. "Here, you may have the wallet," he said, dumping the stamps in his cupped palm. "Then he turned away from her and examined them under a drop light which hung over a desk. 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December 21. 1928 --- SARA SPENCER WASHINGTON Founder and president of the Apex Hair Co. who wishes you all Merry Christmas Page Five --- THE MUSICIAN ERNICE INCE, now the head marceller and instructress at Time. C. J. Walker Beauty Shoppe, 2580 7th Avenue, is among the most efficient all round Beauticians in New York City. She one of the many graduates of the C. J. Walker System and Lella School of Beauty Culture, whose personality and efficiency meet the particular woman to their shop for Beauty Service. THE MUSICIAN Who is she? A year's subscription to the Tattler and our wishes for a merry Christmas for her name. I HAVE been a good little girl; so will you please bring me a Dark Tower like A'Lella Walker's, a winter cruise like the Harry Willes', an annual summer cruise like the Harry Austin's, a mink coat like Billie Cain's, a grey Cadillac like Carlotta Grant's, a house like Bertha Cotton's, a gang of diamonds like Stella Castro's, a figure like Laura Thomas', a nose like Wilhelminia Adams', a bank roll like the Watt Terry's', a voice like Doris Rheubottom's, a personality like Alma Smith's, little feet like Mrs. Bojangles Robinson's, a set of white foxes like Tuttle Adams', a wardrobe like Sadie Chases', a great Dane like Paul Meeres', educated fingers like Duke Ellington's, and a little speakeasy like Mejico's. I will be out all night Christmas eve to give you plenty of time to get my toys down the dumbwalter. I HAVE been a good little girl; in Tower like A'Lella Walker's Willes', an annual summer cruise coat like Billie Cain's, a great a house like Bertha Cotton's, a gag a figure like Laura Thomas', a no roll like the Watt Terry's', a voice ality like Alma Smith's, little for a set of white foxes like Tuttle Chases', a great Dane like Paul Ellington's, and a little speakeasy Christmas eve to give you plenty dumbwalter. P. S. You may bring along, also, a four Chanel sets (I need a cryst perfume from the Rue de la Palix (my ears are pierced), some un candy Your little friend. P. S. You may bring along, also, a few large chiffon and lace hankies, four Chanel sets (I need a crystal, green, blue and red one), some perfume from the Rue de la Paix, a couple of pairs of odd earrings (my ears are pierced), some undies, stockings, glazed fruits and candy New York is so full of social happenings during the winter that it is just one continuous round of dances, parties and what nots that we New Yorkers attend. We visit, celebrate and all that sort of thing. The latest affair to come off was the informal character costume dance, given by the popular Mystic Club, branch of the Osbiny Club, held December 14th, at the Rockland Palace, which by the way was decorated in all its costumile glory to beat the band, or rather the orchestra. The Palace was simply jam up, that's all. Hardly a wiggling space could be found. By about one, we were beginning to wonder if the whole population of Harlem was there. But, being an invitational affair (with apologies to the subscription), every one was --- The image provided is too blurry and pixelated to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale abstract or blurry photograph. ALICE B. RUSSELL, J. HOMER TUTT and ETHEL SMITH in a sensational issue from Oscar Micheaux's production, "The Broken Violin. Dear Santa: not there. In fact, nary a Landy Hope per was to be seen. The guests, dancers, participants and what not were dolled, gowned and dressed in everything from hula hula outfits to "Ye good olden days costume," evening wear, informal wear, tuxedoes and Palm Beach suits. (Though where the beach was, I dinna ken, and nary did I care). It was fun right here and fun right there and everywhere. It would take volumes to describe what they wore, and pages to list the names of those who attended. However, one interesting part of the evening's entertainment was the dancing of the one and only "Snake Hips" who received so many encores that he fain didst drop almost; a dance number by Miss Gwendolyn of Lenox Gardens. THE INTERSTATE TAXI LINE NCSE Christmas Calendar Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24th The Bermuda Sporting Club—Remainance Ballroom. Christmas, Tuesday December 20th Breakfast with Bob Douglas Cotton Club Boy's Dance Remainance Casino. Omega and Phil Bald, Elysia Basketball Game—Remainance Casino Social Rounders Club, Inc., New York for N. A. A. C. P.—Ocklind Palace. Mrs. Ludic Smith At Home. Three Dukes—New Star Casino. Thursday, December 27th Pirates—Walker Studio. Two Bower 300 Club Walker Studio. College Club London, Two Friday, December 26th Chicago Club of New York—Imperial Elks Auditorium. Ladies' Auxiliary in the Fourth Social Club—Colony Club Saturday, December 29th Utopia Card Tournament and Dance—Savoy Ballroom. Social Workers—Urban League Sunday, December 40th Marian Anderson Festival—Carnage Ball. Whooper Club Bennett Carrboro Club Burleem. Monday, December 30th Ayoko—Walker Studio. Club, and a tap number in the able Louis Cole, also of London. Cole He was dressed in a costume of long long ago, a hefting compliment to the Colonial dance. Course there were refreshments of all kinds, dance in whatever one's heart desired, polly couples, weary couples, those who were having the time of their life those who forgot what it means to be a good time, all in all dancing on entertainment, during the New Yorker's stop eating? more dancing while the two were busy of the modelling off in the Mature and the Child May they give more mode of fare. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` and famous teacher of all forms of art which has an attendance of over four hun- dreds to be the target Colored dancing school in the city life Miss Litter is Mrs. James E. Strange. She is a talented lady, tale of "King Lang" and "Blackbirds and Kites with a presentation art. --- and family which have an interest in the arts. 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William Cilburn, Wilda Chinn, Helen Danglue, Minerva Loe, John Lee, Alma Martin, Kenina, Hancockery, Tom Corman, Tuddy Brown, Hobbie Gillie, Norlda Coyote, Battling Kayland, John Champion, Lola Ingy, Channing Woods and Madya Brown. As must be many people went down to the treat to see them all. It's your day, and not interest. --- Arisa Mahn Hyacinth Washington, lorem dolore mihi sed eius orci of the Amyx Cine saga of Stenary Cissett, mundus hoc tamen tinctus Volley union ut duo a marmor callis on the Stenary Administration House famous teacher of all forms of an attendance of over four hun- targret Colored dancing school in light is Mrs. James E. Strange, of "Kang 'Lang" and "Blackbirds station act. Suke Billington with the great Bate- re of Music at the Savoy Wednesday night. He played out of this world. The singing was done by Justin, and the hour counting read: Suke Billington, 11; Royal Prince, 12; Maynard Scott, 13; Arthur Blake, 14; Charles Johnson, 15; and Ske Froxon, 16. As you can imagine, the Savoy was packed and intruded and a time a black long on hotly wanted to make the door. --- The Citizens' Christmas Center Committee, Inc., the largest institute Christmas Club in Hartford, will over a successful midnight benefit last Wednesday at the Alamanda Theatre to assist in the raising of funds for markets for the point. The regular Alamanda MAN. T. & CHARLOTTE 8. show, Maude Bunnels of Just a Minute, William Bostogian Moblason, Tim Moore, Ray Lay Bates and Manian Moreland of the Blackbirds of WM, and Munzie Hunter, famous artists model very generously donated their services. Irrothy Mono of Three Choors sent her regalia and a check for $100 and Mac West of Diamond Lil also sent regalia. Gorinjyn Diamond acted as minister of ceremonies. Mrs. Maymo L. Briggs, who organized the club and is still its president, should be congratulated. Hankoia will be distributed from the Almanita Theatre Christmas morning. ```markdown ``` MRS. HARRY WILLS, who sailed with her distinguished husband on the S. S. Nova Scotia Saturday, for a winter cruise which will include the West Indies, Canal Zone, South America, the Mediterranean England, and France. The Harry Willes left Saturday on the N. S. Nova Scotia for a foreign tour of several months. Their itinerary includes Trinidad, St. Kits, Barbados, Panama, Chili, Buenos Ayres, Portugal, Spain, England, Paris, Egypt, and a Mediterranean Cruise in the early spring. Bon Voyage! --- An affair which was considered one of the most swank of the season was given by the Debtitute Club, Monday evening, December 10th. Through various kinds of entertainment, the Debs did nobly in social work of all kinds and through the individual taxation of each member, the public was given a delightful evening. There was a novel dance by Catherine Robinson, Flor- MARVELLO BEAUTY SHOPPE and SCHOOL All branches of Beauty Culture Practised and Taught 382 West 185th St. Laura S. Gibbs Tm. And. 10211 Proprietor Tel. Harlem 2771. MYRTLE'S Beauty Shoppe MURKITTA A. WRIGHT, Prop. Dress Designer YONG SYSTEM MANICURING MANCELLING FACIAL 2209 Seventh Avenue NEW YORK THE WEDDING OF MARY AND JOHN MR. AND MRS. THOMAS PORTER, well known Harlemites who have successfully conducted The Gem Theatre (formerly The Crescent) on West 135th Street, for the past six years. They have the distinction of being the only "movie magnates" among our group in New York. The Gem Theatre which is patronized by the quiet home-loving members of our group is showing some of the best films to be found above 125th Street. Mr. and Mrs. Porter are happy to take this means of wishing their many friends and patrons a Merry Christmas and a Happy New York. This theatre makes a specialty of showing two feature pictures every day with a complete change of program. It would do you a world of good to visit "The Gem" Theatre. PERFUMES For Christmas! ****** POWDERS in OKRA BANANA RACHAEL and DUST Essential Foundation and Night CREME ETHEL'S SPECIAL ASTRINGENT ETHEL'S BEAUTY SHOPPE 2054 SEVENTH AVENUE Tol. AUDubon 4694 ence Cooke and Dorothy Embry, during the intermission—their version of Diga Diga Do and other popular hits from "Blackbrda" to the strains of Vernon Andraden' orchestra which won for them continuous applause from the audience. The members and officers of the club are: Edith McAlister-Alexander, president; Marion Moore-Day, vice president; Kuth Caldwell, secretary; Alva MR. AND MRS. THOMAS H. who have successfully conducted a Crescent) on West 135th Street, the distinction of being the only "in New York. The Gem Theatre home-loving members of our great films to be found above 125th a happy to take this means of wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy specialty of showing two feature plete change of program. It would "The Gem" Theatre. Daves, treasurer. The members are: Mabel Robinson, May Thomas, Hortense Thompson, Elizabeth Ward, Margaret Welmon, Merta Turner, Dorothy Williams, Edythe Williams, Constance O Willis, Thelma M. Berlach, Elizabeth Burwell, Dorothy Conners, Carrie Dunlap, Mayme Gray, Blanche Jenkins, Blanche Levy, Lolita Lynn and Bush Price. Among those who attended were: A'ellia Walker, stunning in a beautiful lavender evening gown, topped by a gold jacket and turban, Dr. and Mrs. Bensen of Jersey City, Peggy Abrains, Elsie Hunter, Sadelle PORTER, well known Harlemites of The Gem Theatre (formerly The for the past six years. They have movie magnates" among our group which is patronized by the quiet group is showing some of the best Street. Mr. and Mrs. Porter are among their many friends and patrons in New York. This theatre makes a fine picture every day with a com- do you a world of good to visit TenEyck, Ethel Harris, Mary Coleman, Adela King, Mr. and Mrs. Duval, Dr. Edgar Perkinson, Howard Archer, P. Alston McNicholas, Lane Baber, On (Continued on next page) VOT DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Do your Xmas shopping early and buy from a store that has served you faithfully for many years. You have a choice variety of the latest in LADIES' WEARING APPAREL, SILKS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR DRESSES, 36-54 ME. JEANNETTE 2548 Eighth Avenue Near 136th Street New York City Jose Walker, Alfred McNicholas, George Gregory and Bauchet Day. Mabel Doyle Keaton prepared a blendid program for the Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee which went on the air Friday over the Negro Achievement Hour W. A. B. C., under M. H. DENNIS EDWARDS, who has gradually forged his way to the front in Harlem's varied and intricate commercial life until now he has become recognized as a leader in his chosen field of Real Estate. With the formation of the Uptown Board of Brokers, he was one of its most active workers and became its first Financial Secretary. At present his volume of business covers the entire range of real estate activities. His office is located at 60 West 127th Street, where he is always ready to fulfill the needs of those in need of funds or homes. Mr. Edwards is delighted to wish his customers, friends and fellow-brokers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. the auspices of Who's Who in Colored America. Her artists included Errington Helm, baritone; Claudina Shepard, sophrano; Carrie Burton Overton, pianist; J. Bernie Barbour, pianist, and composer and Richard B. Harrison, dramatic reader. The guest speakers of the evening were: Dr. Peyton D. Anderson and James A. Jackson of Washington, D. C. Bessye Bearden announced the coming 50th anniversary of the Negro Achievement Hour and Geraldyn Dismond gave her weekly Review of Events. Coleman Willis was called to Pittaburg, his home, by the death of his younger brother. His many friends in Harlem extend their sincere sympathy. The first American proletarian sports magazine will see the light of day on THE NEW YORKER 'AMES A. JACKSON, representative of the Department of Foreign and Domestic Commerce who was a guest speaker on the Negro Achievement Hour over W. A. B. C. last Friday. January 1, 1929, with the issuance of the first number of the "Workers' Sports", to be published by the Labor Sports Union, an organization of white and colored worker athletes. The new sports periodical will contain news of working class sports activites in this country as well as in other parts of the world. --- James A. Jackson of the United States Department of Commerce made a splendid talk on Negro Business on the Negro Achievement Hour, Friday night. Among the points he made, the following were outstanding: "The race group has merchants, bankers, trade organizations to speak for it in the language of the market." "The Negro who would succeed in business must confirm to the same standards as apply to anyone else in a like business." "The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce has been according attention to the Negro in business and rendering unto him the assistance designed to help all small business units regardless of race, color or the nativity of the business man and women aided." "New York Negroes purchase more than $150,000,000 worth of commodities each year. These figures mean that the Negro business man and the Negro market are too important to be ignored." "It is a pleasure for the Domestic Commerce Division to answer inquiries." The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters will have open house at their new home, 239 West 136th Street from December 23 to 29th inclusive. All railroad men, their friends and well wishers are invited to inspect the house. * * * Those from Brooklyn who were seen it the Bamboo Inn on Sunday evening were: C. Edward Carter, Harry Jackson, Eugene Walker, Ruby Hayes, Whitnoy, L. Hairston, Geneva Hancock, A. HENRY WYNN, proprietor of "Henry's Billiard Parlor" and one of the most popular members of his craft. Within the short space of two years his parlor has become the undisputed rendezvous of many of Harlem's most popular young men; all of which is due to the square-deal policy used by "Henry" himself. In appreciation for your support during the past year Mr. Wynn takes this opportunity to say "here's to a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Summer F. White, Catherine Browne, Charles H. Conley and Eve Hodges of Yonkers. --- Mrs. J. Brown of Norfolk, Virginia is the house guest of Mrs. Watkins of Brooklyn, New York. --- Mr. and Mrs. Ellis H. Boykin of New Rochelle entertained their friends at the Bamboo Inn last Thursday night with a five course dinner. The table was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Covers were laid for twenty-three. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Champion of New Rochelle, Mr. and Mrs. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Doc Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Alfred, Mr. and Mrs. William Blount, Mr. John Kemp, Miss Plummer, Miss Winifred Champion, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Kirkland, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Kirkland. --- There are not many places in Harlem where a customer can get something for nothing. There are fewer yet where the 'something' is anything worth while. But Mr. B. Wolfe of 2220 Fifth Ave. is an exception. In appreciation of the customers who have supported him throughout the year, Holiday Gifts DRESSER SETS HAND BAGS ENGLISH KITS SILK PARAOLES MILITARY SETS WALLETS OVER-NIGHT BAGS NOVELTY GIFTS For HIM or HER SCHOTLAND'S Luggage Shop 135th Street and 7th Avenue, S. W. Corner We Wish You a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year FREE! Stop In Our Shop FREE! and Get a 1929. Calendar B. WOLF Fine Custom Tailor and Designer 2220 Fifth Avenue Harlem 0035 Mr. Wolf is making them a present of a beautiful 1869 calendar. You know Mr. Wolf? He is Harlem's leading Fifth Ave. Tailor. Dr. Marshall Ross, popular Harlem physician, has been somewhat indisposed. We are glad to learn that he is recuperating. On passing Ethol Baird's Beauty THE NEW YORK TIMES L. S. GONZALEZ, one of Harlem's leading jewelers, take this means to wish his friends and customers A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. He desires also to express his appreciation for your support dudring the past years and assures everybody of the high quality in diamonds, watches and jewelry of every description at very low prices. Shoppe, one cannot but stop to gaze into the window, and this attractive place is so decorated that those who gaze will partake of the season's cheer it offers. ```markdown ``` Mary T. Sterrett, wife of Norman B. Sterrett and mother of Claudius P. Sterrett, both well known undertakers and prominent in fraternal circles, died December 18th at 4:45 A. M. at her residence, 56 West 134th Street, Mrs. Sterrett had been in good health and passed away almost suddenly. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. --- Mrs. Bernia Austin, Chairman of the gift committee for the Utopia Card party and mutinee dance to be given at the Savoy Ballroom on December 29th, reports that many handsome gifts have been donated by interested friends. The following ladies are serving on this committee: Lillian Bagnall Pearl Craft, Bessye Beardon, Mary Lano Rose, and Geraldyn Dismond. --- Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, president of Bethune-Cookman College, Day THE NEW YORK TIMES ATTY. H. EUSTACE WILLIAMS, a graduate of Fordham University, whose practice of law is extensive. His offices are located at 2376 Seventh Avenue, in the building owned by the Association of Trade and Commerce. Atty. Williams has a convincing manner, which immediately establishes confidence between himself and clients and has been noted for the success he has attained in civil matters, especially those apertaining to real estate and divorce. He uses this season of the year to express his appreciation to those whom he has served the past year and wish his friends and clients alike Greetings of the Holiday Season tonna Beach, Fla., is in the city of business and is the house guest of Dr Julia P. H. Coleman of 118 West 130th Street. Mrs. Bethune spent Monday and Tuesday in Washington and at Friday, December 21, 1928 tended the Interracial Conference now in session. J. Harrington Price, Jr., was the dinner guest of his partner, Mr. Wallstreet Morgan, last Wednesday evening. They were later joined by Dr. Henry Williams and Captain Arthur Tilford. Plans were made for their coming holidays celebration. Mr. A. A. Fields, manager of Chicago's most popular night clubs, is to motor here to be one of Mr. Morgan's holiday guests. --- Mrs. F. L. Wood entertained most royally, and proved herself to be a very clever and charming hostess to the Do la Marge Bridge Club last Wednesday afternoon at her palatial home, 402 West 153rd Street. Mrs. Wood was assisted by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Thornton Wood. Seven tables were ready for bridge when the members and guests arrived. The first club prize, a beautiful sick negligee of Venetian lace, was won by Pearl Mitchem; the second prize, a gorgeous cut steel beaded bag, was won by Eva B. Smith. The club consolation prize went to Narcissus Turner. The guests prizes were won, first, Coty's perfume, by Mrs. Lucy Coles; second, Italian lace towels, by Mrs. C. E. Easly. The members present were: Margaret Reeves, Ruth Simms, Elizabeth Allen, Clara Hart, Georgia Rourke, Narcissus Turner; Lulu Robinson Jones, Pearl Mitchem, Esther Bright, Mamie Jackson, Fannie Evans, Eva Smith, Kate Corbin, Irene Royal, Carrie Hayward. The guests were: Mrs. Mayme Anderson Pratt, Best Crumpler, C. E. Easley, Mrs. William Boyd, Lucy Coles, Mrs. Paul Bolin, Mrs. Charles Nash, Mrs. Oscar Williams, Mrs. John Pierce, Mrs. Blossom Holland, Mrs. G. Darden, Mrs. Gremier Turner, Mrs. Charles Griffin, Miss Patsy Wilson, Mr. John H. Pierce, Mr. William Holland, Mr. Edward Smith, Mr. Floyd Franklin. The hostesses served a most elaborate full course dinner ```markdown ``` On this coming Friday. December 21st, the Negro Achievement Hour will present for the first time an orchestra of young boys and girls, products of the Martin Smith Music School. There are 35 pieces in this orchestra and the pupils have been rehearsing for this even for the past six weeks. We hope you will listen in and then give them a big hand. Geraldyn Diamond Review of Events at 11:30. LESSEN HER CARES! PARAMOUNT to the most expensive will you could choose, in the work station and restroom they will browse, are these electrical appliances that are priced to suit even the most modest income ... distinctly in their appearance ... labor-saying in their convenience. Everything Electrical Required Motor Newfound NATHAN ZOLINSKY Electraist Phone: 817-824-8111 Here's Wishing You All A Merry and Joyous Christmas With Many, Many More To Come. ADA WARD of Low Lakes. "Black Birds of 1928" ```markdown ``` I'd go to the park on the 1st Friday, 18th April 1984 I'm going to the park on the 1st Friday, 1st April 1984 I'm going to the park on the 1st Friday, 1st April 1984 Dr. KELLY MILLER, JR. Physician and Nurse Pharmacist Therapeut Physician Avail. Nurse Avail. Nurse Avail. Therapist Avail. and D. 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A MILDRED HUDGINS --- A . --- SANTA ```markdown ``` --- Mr. and Mrs. Lew Leslie A world old greeting yet ever new A world old wish we send to you. A Merry Christmas, a glad New Year To Tattler readers, our friends so dear. SANTA SANTA A JOHNNY HUDGINS SANTA a. r dear. ```markdown ``` CHRISTMAS IS HERE and WE WISH IT ALL TO YOU and A BIG TURKEY DINNER TOO! We Wish to Thank Our Many, Many Friends for Their Friendship to Us, Which. After All, Is Our Most Treasured Possession. ```markdown ``` CHRISTMAS IS HERE and WE WISH IT ALL M. H. --- The Inter-State Tattler remarked a few weeks ago—"ALMA SMITH: 'Yes Babes,' the girl with a million dollar personality. If it's IT you're looking for, Alma has IT and THAT!" We Wish to Thank Our Many, Many Which, After All, Is Our ALMA SMITH --- THE NEW YORK TIMES PAUL ROBESON, the idol of London, who will appear in a new play by Edgar Wallace as soon as "Show Boat" moves out of Drury Lane Theatre. Page Fifteen THE LADY OF THE RING The Inter-State Tattler said a while ago that— "BILLIE CAIN. whose name should be 'Cutie Cain'. Mr. Zeigfeld knew his pulchritude when he selected her for 'Show Boat'." Have you seen "Show Boat" yet? BILLIE CAIN Love Butter ELMER SNOWDEN'S JAZZ KINGS-When the World's Colored Pro Basketball Title stack up against the mighty Belmonts of New Jersey on New Years Eve-Elmer Snowden's Matchless Syncopators will play as you've never heard Jazzists before-Boy, page Roy Pride for me-Rockland Palace, New Years Night at 8 P.M. ELMER SNOWDEN'S JAZZ KINGS-When the World's Colored Pro Basketball Title stack up against the mighty Belmonts of New Jersey on New Years Eve-Elmer Snowden's Matchless Syncopators will play as you've never heard Jazzists before-Boy, page Roy Pride for me-Rockland Palace, New Years Night at 8 P.M. ```markdown ``` MILDRED HUDGINS --- A The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily pixelated screen with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. --- SANTA ```markdown ``` A world old greeting yet ever new A world old wish we send to you. A Merry Christmas, a glad New Year To Tattler readers, our friends so dear. SANTA SANTA THE INTER-STATE TATTLER ```markdown ``` SANTA The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily distorted image with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. ```markdown ``` Light Matters 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. Nasty Thoughts on the Subway Darling, your nose is uncommonly pink I regretfully feel it my duty To advise you that I am beginning to think You're a curious claimant to beauty. I know that the weather is terrible love, And I'm never annoyed when you show it, But your nose is SO pink, and I'm wearying of Your disinclination to blow it. Please pardon me, angel, 'I'm horribly coarse And lacking conventional virtue. I know I would be overwhelmed with remorse If I even suspected I'd hurt you. Hence I shall say nothing so out of the way To the lady I nearly foresook. At The same time, I think I'm entitled to say You're a hell of a person to look at. (Apologies to Robert Newcomb) James A. (Billboard) Jackson, a former fellow member of the "Fourth Estate", who is now connected with the U. S. Government Commerce Department, was a caller to ye Tattler office with the Season's Greetings. "J. A." is undoubtedly one of the best informed members of our group and it would not be surprising to this corner if he subsequently was promoted to a higher post. ☆ ☆ ☆ Why all the rustling to Chicago? The Windy City sheiks seem to have set quite a pace for the Harlem girls. After all that was said and done it was only Ruby who made the trip and won the big time sergeant. ★ ★ ★ The pretty little blonde of Blackbirds is singing the melodious tune "I Must Have That Man" even though the college lad is leaving Saturday for his annual vacation in Florida. * * * Pray tell us Julla Moody what kind of a boy friend is Ernest Pierce, he didn't take you home after the midnite ramble. --- Now that the charming Williams sisters are back in Harlem the junior social strata will probably enter upon its fall activities. Oh! yes and the popular Eloise is back with considerable color. ```markdown ``` Stella Nolan is entertaining her friend Florence Snowden, one of those SOLVE THE C A port EDGAR B A truly appropriate expression of Sittings arranged for at your ho 2143 SEVENT The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but no identifiable features or text can be discerned. THE PUBLISHERS tantalizing D. C. school teachers while on a motor trip here with her boy friend, Raymond Savoy, also of D. C. fame. ... Christmas Dear Friends of Mine, May Outlast the Merry Christmas And Spread Its Sunshine W Through Every Day of the PAUL MEE Bertylle Williams, the charming school teacher of Augusta, Ga., radios that she arrived home and is now enjoying sweet dreams of the many wonderful times she enjoyed in Harlem this past summer. Regards to all. * * * Lillian Thomas, Victor Lloyd and Lillian Howard made up a swell looking party at Blackbirds midnite ramble. They enjoyed certain things in the show immensely. ★ ★ ★ Say, Marone Ramey, now that Thelma Delores has gone don't allow Mildred Dixon to use you any more than before. What you sow you may reap. Earl Gray, master of the ivories we GIFT PUZZLE rait by E. PHIPPS of eternal friendship-at Yuletide. me or in our spacious studio at TH AVENUE know that Louise Cooke is your weakness, and from all indications you seem to be first, last and always. Atta boy! --- Margaret Simms, it is difficult to know at what moment love begins. How about this, Jimmie Moore? * * * Who love too much, hate in the like extreme. David Robinson, Myrtle Barnes has another love, so you had better take care. * * * Love is the tyrant of the heart; it darkens reason, confounds discretion; deaf to counsel it runs a headlong course to desperate madness, especially in the case of Paul Meers. What happened to the pretty little watch at the breakfast dance Monday morning old dear? ```markdown ``` All mankind loves a lover, probably that accounts for Alda Johnson and Joe Thomas, they are such love birds. Marie Bushells what happened at Bamboo Inn Monday night? Yes it Greetings ... Joy Joy's Bright Ray, This Day, Warm and Clear, The New Year. ERES, Connie's Inn Revue is possible, for love is like fire. Wounds of fire are hard to bear; harder still are those of love. --- Wise men ne'er sit and wall their loss, but cheerly seek how to redress their harms. Now we find our old friend Jack Johnson looking over the political situation in Harlem, that is when he wasn't busy looking over the female situation. | Many of his old loves were glad to see the Jack, just as big and strong as ever. * * * Ollie Johnson, it wouldn't do to tell if that old Pierce Arrow could talk. Oh boy! 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. 189th and 140th Streets Next Door to Bambo Inn. Christmas Greeting Ye Merry TAVERN MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN OUR SPECIALTY SKITS SCOTT & MEJICO 155 WEST 129th STREET, NEW YORK LITTLE FREDDIE Manager TEL. HARLEM 0803 Say R.! Who is the tall baby face Venus Shaped Heart Breaker in the last chair of the Soque Beauty Shoppe? 2169 Seventh Avenue. Seventh Avenue Bachelor widely known in New York's Smart Set and his many girl friends, had some red hot times Saturday night.—Wallstreet Morgan. The famous Brown Derby is accorded Ketchell Williams, who took a certain phrail home seven times and "never even asked her for a kiss". 本 本 本 What kind of man are you looking for L. Carmen? Surely not cave-men? --- Geneva Leftwich of Columbus now knows how to judge men. She took a ride in a Cadillac and walked from Yonkers to Harlem. --- Mary Jane and Boyce must have gone and 'done that thing'. The moving man took two trunks away, each filled with ladies and gents appearal to the same destination. --- Marion Smith-do you really mean that? Have you got the wedding present handy? * * * Josephine Cummings who had a tryout with Brown Skin models says never no more 'show business for her'. She walked from Springfield to Boston trying to catch up to "Blackbirds", but her lower peddle extremities gave out before she got there. --- "The Globe Trotters" has been fastened to six young men who hiked from Harlem to Mexico City, and thence to Los Angeles and RETURNED to tell the tale. They were wined and dined by all of the city officials in the Municipalities where they stopped. --- Cora Green celebrated her birthday Monday afternoon in one of Wiley Wilson's private rooms at the Wilson Sanitiorium. She had sixteen candles on her cake. The reason for the party was Earl Dancer's recovery from his recent successful operation. When he is ready to resume his theatrical activities both Cora and Earl will have their wedding picture 'took' at The Vithini Studios. --- Jimmy Anderson of Brooklyn seems to think that Margie White is "His Baby Now", but Byron Alexander of 'Jewmaker' says nay, nay old dear, "She Is My Baby and I don't Mean Maybe". ★ ★ ★ Joe Neal came in to ask about the article, but did not have anything on his hip so did not get any information. ```markdown ``` Clarence Reynolds, who summers in Saratoga and winters in Palm Beach (no he doesn't 'carry the pan') is gradually recovering from a heavy cold. Wilma Jacobs and Fred Johnson Christmas have gone and done that thing. They didn't let out a whisper. ★ ★ ★ "Honey" Babes Fisher of Wheeling, West Va., and her cute little sister are visiting friends on "Strivers Row." The Wheeling High School is minus a charming "Brown" during her stay in Harlem. . . . There's no use kidding yourself Chester Imes, your father may be a good lawyer and all that, but he does not control the Divorce Courts and it takes REAL evidence to untle yourself from the winsome Mrs. Imes. ```markdown ``` Nobody knows the trouble that Gladys Booker has with her Old Man. He sits home all day long smoking a long stemmed clay pipe and will not wash the dishes or keep the 'home fires burning'. At night he turns on the radio and listens to the crooning melody of Bed Time Stories, all of which exasperates Gladys and her recently acquired hubby, who works during the day and needs his rest. * * * Louis Russell's two Sax Players had two Red Hot Mammas cooling to them all last Sunday at the Knights Matinee dance. Seems like Metclafe is "spreading better salve" than the other boys in the band. How come fellows? ★ ★ ★ Clyde Mitchell, James Smith and Jimmy Blackett made all the girls fall for their line at the "Four B. D.'s" affair. Now if you want to know about THAT you will have to see Bill Robinson of 71. ala Grampion. ```markdown ``` True Story Among other amusing episodes unfolded in the Seventh Avenoo sector is one concerning a Prominent Physician whose name might just as well be C. U. Winsant, whose biggest kick comes from giving away money to those he likes. Dr. Winsant is incessantly throwing 'red hot' parties, to which he invites his intimaes, and they always come away loaded, with gold coins. A few years ago he prepared his will, and the beneficiaries were his closest pals. One of them was Bo Bo Green, the actor; another was Lillian Herskowitz (yes colored), who answered the 'Doc's' phone calls. Shortly after the will was made Winsant took violently ill, but recovered. Jess McAllister, a close friend, died suddenly. Al Saunders, the prize fighter also was burled forthwith. T. Thomas Fortune also named in the will, died, and the others started to complain about their health. Even the Doc's pet puppy got the "Heebee Geebees", curled up and stretched out. Bo Bo, the main beneficiary of the will, got sick for the first time in his life. So he went to Winsant and asked him to strike his name off the document, which was done and two days later he was "his old self again". The Theatre Grace It is with the greatest pleasure that we, the Whitman Sisters, take this opportunity to extend Greetings to our many Friends, through The Tattler. It is our sincere wish that old Santa Claus will be very liberal and that each and every one, old and young alike, will be Merry and Happy, not only for Christmas and New Years, but 365 days in the year. "AMERICA'S LEADING COLORED THEATRE" LAFAYETTE 7th AVE. at 132nd ST. NOW PLAYING (UP TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, INCLUSIVE) GERTRUDE SAUNDERS IN THE 1929 EDITION OF RED HOT MAMA ALSO THE SOUND FILM HIT "NIGHT WATCH" with BILLIE DOVE NEXT WEEK—BEGIN MON., DEC. 24th MILLER and LYLES IN THEI RNEWEST MUSICAL COMEDY "TENTH AVENUE" THE ALHAMBRA offers "Market Day", a clever and original sketch. Billy Higgins, Johnny Lee Long and Pigmeat hold the comedy honors—not forgetting the one and only Manda Randolph—Doris Rheubottom sings the prettiest number, "There's Something About a Rose", with the sixteen little rose-buds. Isabel Washington is as decorative as usual. The girls do some hot numbers—and some of the comedy blits are out of this world. The Drama, It is with the greatest pleasure extend Greetings to our many Friends Santa Claus will be very liberal and Happy, not only for Christmas. ESSIE WHITMAN BERT WHITMAN "The Red Circle", features George Randol as a Maine fisherman—Edna Barr, his wife, and Andrew Bishop as the man from the city. Susie Sutton, Ted Blackman, Artie Caln and Barry Carter help prove that fate rules and they all AMERICA'S LEADING COL LAFAY 76 AVE. --- come back. Herbert Rawlinson in "The Hour of Reckoning" on the screen completes the triple program. THE LAFAYETTE Theatre has Gertrude Saunders in "Red Hot Mama" this week, which is an Irvin C. Miller production and a good one. The cast besides Miss Saunders lists Mildred Smallwood, Stewart Hampton, Viola Colston, Sam Paige, Walter Gregg, Ida Brown, Ernest Morman, "Billie" Hayes. THE MUSICIAN BERT AND ALICE WHITMAN pleasure that we, the Whitman Sister, my Friends, through The Tattler. It ral and that each and every one, old of Christmas and New Years, but 365 days MAE WHITMAN General Manager ALICE WHITMAN ALBERT PRIN Archie Cross and Ike Paul. Miss Saunders is in all her glamorous glory and how! She's soft shoeing now, yes, hoofing if you please. And the Gertle's got a wing that's sure a riot. There is no doubting the class COLORED "THEATRE" YETTE of entertainment when Miss Saunders is one of the features. Say, the way the clever comedienne is chirping and stepping about these days is "Just Too Bad" and how! The production offers nice and pleasing entertainment. The vehicle starts at a nice gait and finishes with a burst of speed that has you gasping with delight. The comedy is well taken care of and Stewart Hampton causes many a laugh as does the other comedian. Sam Palge's work, especially with Miss Saunders, is a treat. Walter Gregg, character artist, once again proves his class. Ida Brown and Vi Colston work with a zest that's refreshing. Mildred Smallwood, toe dancer extraordinary and unquestionably one of the best, gives the usual or rather we should say, her usual masterly demonstration of the art. Ernest Whitman, teamed with a promising little soubrette, "Billy" Hayes, is seen to advantage. TMAN in Sisters, take this opportunity to taller. It is our sincere wish that old one, old and young alike, will be Merry 65 days in the year. Manager ALBERT (POPS) WHITMAN PRINCESS WEE WEE THE DRAKE-WALKER Theatre presents two popular musical comedy stars in Vivian Brown, plump songbird and Baby Cox, slim child of song and dance. The two entertainers are the featured cogs in Willie Drake's offering for the week. "Whoa Baby". There's lot of entertainment in this contraption with John La Rue, "Daybreak" Nelson and that promising little newcomer, Snow Rice. Then there's that nifty team of Evon Robinson and Le Roy Morton not to overlook Willie Thirl and Helen Stewart. ALHAMBRA “MARKET DAY” Lively Times While Harlem Does Its Shopping. ‘The RED CIRCLE’ Can a Man Stay Away from the Scene of His Crime? A Drama of Fate RESIDES PICTURES. Triple Program 25c, 35c, 50c. Next Week—Beginning Monday “JAZZ HOLIDAY” Timely and Tuneful “FRAMED UP” How a Man Is Railroaded Almost to the Electric Chair NEW YEAR EVE MIDNITE KROLIC Trailing the Spotlight By THEOPHILUS LEWIS MERRY CHRISTMAS TO LEW LESLIE for putting the "Blackbirds" in the Golden Dozen and especially for the courteous treatment he has extended his colored patrons. To Josephine Hall for possessing the finest singing voice on our stage. To Andrew Bishop and George Randall for their excellent work in the Alhambra tab dramas. To Amanda Randolph for being one of the cleverest laugh producers in captivity. To Bill Robinson for the way his intellectual dogs dance out of this world. To Johnnie Hudgins also for the way he manipulates his eloquent feet and for his wordless comedy which prove that silence is golden. To Henry Drake and Ethel Walker for their game effort to gain a foothold for the Race in 125th Street. To Leonard Harper for producing the best pictorial shows seen at the Lafayette. To Jules Bledsoe for his successful creation of Old Man River in "Show Boat". To Irvin C. Miller for his uncanny luck in unearthing sweet women for his shows. To Charles Buchanan for maintaining the Savoy as the best as well as the cheapest amusement place in Harlem. To Evelyn Ellis for her fine portrayal of the good bad woman in "Porgy". To Jack Carter for his equally fine portrayal of the unqualified bad man in the same play. To Frank Wilson for his excellent interpretation of the title role, also in "Porgy". To Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles for "Keep Shufflin'" and for their hot line on the air. To Earl Tucker, alias "Snake Hips", for staying away from my girl. To Aida Ward for singing "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" in a manner that convinces one that nobody in his right mind would ask for anything else. To Tim Moore for wowing the house with his line. To Adelaide Hall for dancing 'em down in "Diga, Diga Do" and other numbers. To Honey Brown, Daniel Haynes, Fanny De Knight, Samuel Gray, et al, for crashing the talkies. To Ozzie McPherson for getting a good line of patter without the aid of cork. To Earl Dancer for making the second half of "Deep Harlem" the most authentic representation of the picturesque side of Harlem life so far presented on any stage. To Maude Russel for showing them how in "Just A Minute". To Richardson and Ferguson for success in London. To Billy Higgins for possessing those aggravating arms. To Emmet Anthony for the way he still sings Georgis Rose. To Shelton Brooks for his cerebral comedy for grown ups. To Edith Wilson, Doc Straine, Glenn and Jenkins, Gertrude Saunders, the Whitman gals and Edna Barr on general principles. To Ethel because, being as courageous as she is talented, she is making her art the means of affecting a financial comeback. To Paul Robeson in London for Making the English like Old Man River. And to Florence Mills in Paradise because her memory still inspires all that's worthy and beautiful in our theater. LINCOLN First Colored Theatre in Harlem 58 West 135th Street NOW PLAYING—UP TO SUNDAY NIGHT ADDISON CAREY'S CREOLE VAMPS At The Country Fair WITH A CYCLONIC CREOLE CHORUS AND A GANG OF ENTERTAINERS PHOTOPLAY—THURS. TO SUN.—DEC. 20, 21, 22, 23. William Haines in “Excess Baggage” COMING—ALL NEXT WEEK POSITIVELY THE LAST APPEARANCE AT POPULAR PRICES BEFORE OPENING ON BROADWAY “DEEP HARLEM” WITH A COMPANY OF 60—PEOPLE—60 NATURAL HAIR WIGS— Switches, Transformations, Curls, Cluster Puffs, Hair Nets, Straightening Combs and Everything in Hair Goods Wigs Made to Your Measure Free Catalog sent to out-of-town Patrons on request ALEX MARKS, Dept. L. 662 8th Avenue; corner 42nd St.; New York, N. Y. Open Daily, 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (Closed Saturdays) This Thirl youngster stages the dances of the chorus maids in addition to his character work before the footlights. And he's some character baby. He plays the tough papa jam-up. He handles a gun like "Billy The Kid" or Jessie James. And when he orders the two "Dots" ter git, "In CD Hole", he puts enough emphasis on the command for you to know, he means, git in de hole. Vivian Brow's chirping is most pleasing. This plump mama of the ballads gets a big hand every time she steps out to face her audience, and, she's fully deserving of it all. As for "Baby" Cox, well, she's a clever little favorite that always goes big. The Baby can fling a lightning fast pair of heels not to mention the toes. And in addition she can put over a song as good as the next one with a follow-up sort of yodel that earns her a big hand. Next week, the Draker and Walker Company returns for another run. Henry, Mrs. Drake and that "Cyclonic" lets turn out in goodly numbers next THE INTER-STATE TATTLER The Spotlight CHILUS LEWIS CHRISTMAS In the "Blackbirds" in the Golden courteous treatment he has To Josephine Hall for pos- pose on our stage. To Andrew for their excellent work in the Amanda Randolph for being one in captivity. To Bill Robln- al dogs dance out of this world. For the way he manipulates his hardless comedy which prove that Mary Drake and Ethel Walker for hold for the Race in 125th Street. Producing the best pictorial shows Jules Bledsoe for his successful "Show Boat". To Irvin C. unearthing sweet women for his man for maintaining the Savoy as best amusement place in Harlem. A portrayal of the good bad woman for his equally fine portrayal the same play. To Frank Wilt- ation of the title role, also in Peter and Aubrey Lyles for "Keep on the air. To Earl Tucker, going away from my girl. To Give You Anything but Love" in that nobody in his right mind. To Tim Moore for wowing the Felaide Hall for dancing 'em down on numbers. To Honey Brown, ent, Samuel Gray, et al, for crash- Pherson for getting a good line. To Earl Dancer for making him" the most authentic representa- tion of Harlem life so far presented on the for showing them how in "Just and Ferguson for success in Lon- ossessing those aggravating arms. The way he still sings Georgis for his cerebral comedy for grown Straine, Glenn and Jenkins, Ger- gals and Edna Barr on general use, being as courageous as she for art the means of affecting a Robeson in London for Making Ar. And to Florence Mills in still inspires all that's worthy and aazz Band will be with us and, well week, Christmas week and give 'em a royal welcome home again. THE LINCOLN Theatre has an aggregation of well known entertainers featured in Addison Carey's vehicle, "Creole Vamps". That nifty combination of Eloise Bennett and Baby De Leon is twenty-two carot gold, good old golden brown children of song and dance who know how to entertain and do. The comedy work is well taken care of by Messrs. Roscoe Montella, "Crackshot Hackley and Billy Mack. These three young men would make a brass monkey laugh with their amusing mannersms. Elmira Johnson's chirping is good and Peg and Peg, dancers, get over nicely. Billy Andrews, a corking good musical comedy entertainer, lives up to his established reputation. The six dancing boys work with a pep that is readily appreciated and the twelve chorines contribute in a large measure to the entertainment. COLN 58 West 135th Street TO SUNDAY NIGHT CAREY'S VAMPS country Fair REOLE CHORUS AND STERTAINERS Back Backstage with Stagestruck IT WON'T BE LONG NOW Well, just a few short days and old Santa and his magical deers will be running wild over our roof tops, if the legends of the past are to be credited. No, it won't be long now ere another Christmas rolls around. And it will come as usual, finding some of us happy, some of us disgruntled and some of us otherwise. The Christmas spirit will possess the majority of us. But beneath the smiling exterior and the sterotyped phrase or greeting, "Merry Christmas," there will be many a aching heart or a disappointed soul. Such is life As the late Ella Wheeler World Laughs With You, Weep this period of the year, most people they are enjoying the best. They want to laugh with the world such a creditable impulse. If I could have a magic war whole world rejoiced. I would with the true Christmas spirit of Man", dominating the hearts of I take this opportunity to wish And Happy Christmas. As the late Ella Wheeler Wilcox puts it: "Laugh And The World Laughs With You, Weep And You Weep Alone." And at this period of the year, most people prefer to have the world believe they are enjoying the best in life and are merry and happy They want to laugh with the world and who can blame them for such a creditable impulse. If I could have a magic wand, I'd scatter joy around 'til the whole world rejoiced. I would like to see happiness everywhere with the true Christmas spirit of "Peace On Earth, Good Will To Man", dominating the hearts of everyone. And so, in conclusion, I take this opportunity to wish you all, kind readers A Merry And Happy Christmas. LEW LESLIE came near to losing one of his star "Black Birds" last week, when Johnny Hudgins narrowly escaped serious injury and possible death. A taxi he was in was struck by another cab and turned over. It looked like the final curtain for the clever Johnny when the crash occurred. All who saw the accident and rushed to the over-turned cab were amazed to see the comedian stagger out when the cab was righted. He was badly shaken up and dazed as a policeman assisted him from the machine. His first thoughts were of his wife and he requested the officer to phone and tell her of the accident. Mildred, Mrs. Hudgins, fainted when the officer got her on the phone and made known Johnny's narrow escape. A few minutes later, she, with her mother were in another cab and speeding to the drug store where her husband was receiving first aid treatment. The accident took place last Wednesday week, about 1:30 P. M. on the Concourse near 195th Street. Johnny had been visiting some friends and was on his way to the theatre for the usual matinee performance. His cab had the right of way, but Mudgins, taking into consideration that the man was colored and undoubtedly in poor circumstances, refused to take action against him. Johnny was badly shaken up, one leg being badly cut and bruised. He was late for the matinee, getting there after the intermission, with the second act almost half finished. He managed to limp through the finale and then was rushed home for another examination by his own physician. DRAKE & THEA 125th STREET Near SEVENTH AVE. NOW PLAYING, UP TO S WM. DRAKE "WHOA FEATU DRAKE'S CYCLO DRAKE & WALKER'S 125th STREET Near SEVENTH AVE. THEATRE Phone Monument 4420 NOW PLAYING, UP TO SUNDAY NIGHT, DEC. 23rd WM. DRAKE PRESENTS ‘WHOA BABY’ FEATURING DRAKE'S CYCLONIC JAZZ BAND with BABY COX, The Baby Wonder 35 — PEOPLE — 35 DAY BRAKE (NELSON) JOHN LA RUE (ASH CAN) LAVINUA MACK VIVIAN BROWN MORTIN & ROBERSON WILLIE THIRLL SNOW PRICE 2 Shows Dally, 2.20 and 8.20 P. M.—3 Shows Sunday, 2.20, 5.20 and 8.20 BIG MIDNIGHT SHOW EVERY THURSDAY NITE at 12 P. M. NEXT WEEK X'MAS WEEK, DRAKE & WALKER'S COMPANY ‘BACK HOME AGAIN’ Friday. December 21, 1928 PETER Hudgins in Accident THE TANGO DANCE From Sunny California, Los Angeles, if you please, comes this—"A Merry Christmas with Joy Galore. A Happy New Year And Many More to Tattler Readers and Our Friends." WE have been notified that Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., has been collecting monies from people in Boston, Mass., for write-ups and similar advertising. We again wish to inform the public that this Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., is no longer a member of our staff and to advise all against paying him money for write-ups or advertising or in any way doing business with him as a representative of the InterState Tattler. We will not be responsible for any monies nor will we recognize any such collections or business transacted by this Mr. Snelson. We advise every one if he attempts to collect monies from them, to call a policeman and have him arrested for fraud and misrepresentation. INTER-STATE TATTLER, 2296 Seventh Ave., N. Y. C. Old Santa is coming, but no one can hear The thundering feet of his magical deer. Proves Santa remembers good girls and boys. California, Los Angeles, if you please "A Merry Christmas with Joy Galor new Year And Many More to Tattle Our Friends." 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"My chief desire in talking about this is not so much to call attention to myself, but rather to bring to the attention of other dancers the importance of this phase of the tap dance." Next week, we will publish another special issue of The Inter-State Tattler, the New Year's Edition. All who wish to take space can do so by calling at our office and making arrangements with us as to the size of cut or space they wish for their greetings. This must be done (by or before Saturday noon), as we go to press Monday A. M. instead of Tuesday, the latter day being Christmas and a holiday. INTER-STATE TATTLER 2296 Seventh Ave. Edgecombe 6661. Dance and the World Dances With You! Watch the dancing and you watch alone! Dancing has become an absolute essential of healthful, invigorating exercise. AND SOCIAL DANCES One Step, Black Bottom, Tango Select for All Broadway Revues Will Start You Dancing 50c, under direction Miss Mary Williams MACK'S STUDIOS STREET, NEW YORK CITY ne Bradhurst 6459 Besides, it is a healthful, invigorating exercise. Waltz, Fox Trot, One Step, Black Bottom, Tango We Train You Direct for All Broadway Revues $5 and $10 Will Start You Dancing ```markdown ``` Our Christmas Out of the Profession d MISS MARY WILLIAMS, Assistant Our Merry Christmas To All in and Out of the Profession PROF. DARLING MACK and MISS MARY WILLIAMS, Assistant 9th Sensational Month AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED REVUE HIT! LEW LESLIE'S BLACK BIRDS with ADELAIDE HALL - BILL ROBINSON AIDA WARD --- TIM MOORE WORLD FAMOUS BLACKBIRDS ORCHESTRA and JOHNNY HUDGINS fastest, funniest & most tuneful extravaganza including the song success of the Nation "I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE" PRICES EVES $1.00 to $3.00 MATS $1.00 to $2.50 NO TAX ELTINGE THEATRE W. 42nd ST MATS. WED. & SAT EXTRA MIDNITE SHOW every THURS. SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SHOW, NEW YEARS EVE. Monday, December 31st WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2nd MATINEE OMITTED Says Bill Robinson THERE is as much drama in a tap dance as there is in a play," declares Bill Robinson, conceded the world's greatest tap dancer, who is one of the outstanding stars in Lew Leslie's "Blackbirds of 1928" at the Eltinge Theatre. A "Tap dancing, in my estimation," explained Mr. Robinson, "is as much a business as playwriting. By that I mean, unless one knows the shadings of plot, one cannot write a substantial play. And unless one knows how to introduce this idea into the tap T Page Thirteen ANNOUNCEMENT Betweed by LAD Just A Merry Christmas to Everybody JACKIE YOUNG playing Club Harlem TO THE PUBLIC agret to announce, that the up-town ticket office birds" musical comedy production has been dis our office. Reservations must be made at the Elu We regret to announce, that the up-town ticket office for the "Blackbirds" musical comedy production has been discontinued at our office. Reservations must be made at the Eltinge Theatre. Compliments of Inter-State Tattler. Mexico's party Wednesday night for Al and Freddie was really the berries. Al sat at the head of the long banquet table and looked more distinguished than ever, while Freddie made a charming and busy hostess, flitting hither and thither. In honor of the occasion, Mexico was dolled down in a tux. No raspberries. Among the celebrities who came out to welcome the popular pair were the handsome young Cremer boy (he was terribly quiet); the adorable Clarence Robinson who sang to Freddie, "I can't give you anything but Love" (who would want anything else from him), the clever Taps who played and sang in two languages; the one and only. Pike Davis (Can't he spank a piano); Lillian Powell, Hazel Coles, Amy Bates and Hyacinth Curtis, Cotton Club beauties; Alma Smith, Billie Cain, Rosie Singleton, Dorothy Bellas and Evelyn and Ethel Sheppard, the Show Boat favorites, Dr. Perky, who was busy managing; Puss Sanders, Dr. Donnellson and his glasses, Gertrude Saunders, Catherine Pease and Cora Green. We had the best fried chicken and all the trimmings. --- By hook or crook, Lady Nicotine's account of the Lenox Club breakfast dance was credited to the Club Harlem. We apologize. . . . Big John had a huge party at La Rosa's Tuesday night. My ears do not decieve me. . . . Smalls' Paradise South West cor. 135th Street and Seventh Avenue will introduce the Seventh Edition of Leonard Harper's Revue on Friday night, December 21st of this week. Music for this revue has been especially arranged by Edgar Dowell, Bennie Waters and Charlie Johnson. Several new principals have been added to the new show, namely, Willie Jackson, The Variety Trio-St. Clair Dotson, Maxie Maxwell, and Clark Monroe, the team of Chocolate Topsey and Eva, Joyce and Rookie. The McClain Sisters, Dancing Twins, Bea Footes, Mattie Woodson, Sammy Greene and Jazzbo Hilliard. The revue girls include Mable Nichols, Eva Bradley, Carmen Lopez, Violet Fisher, Estella Finley, Peggy Sheppard, Ollie Schoonfield and Dorothy Turner. Charles Johnson and his Paradise Ten are the outstanding feature of this Night Club. --- Miss Mattle Hite was invited to dinner by Octavia Sumler one night last week. Mattle claims Octavia invited seven people and bought one pound of pork chops which amounted to about four chops for the seven peple. What Mattle told Octavia we cannot afford to print here. --- On last Wednesday night Smalls' Paradise entertained Ziegfeld Show Boat Company. There were one hundred and thirty-six who made their way up town to enjoy three hours at this popular night club. The respond that the house gets from different Broadway shows on Wednesday nights makes our dear Edwin feel so proud. --- Saw Frank Grover on Madison Avenue. Wonder how he strayed so far away from Smalls' Paradise and C. L. * * * The swank Club Harlem entertained in honor of the downtown and uptown press representatives last Friday night and if you aren't angry, it was some party. Oodles of pep, food, liquids and fun. The Metropolitan favorites were out in full and the Club did itself proud. The next special guests will be the Blackbird outfit. Won't that be a lolly. * * * Sam Wooding writes from Hamburg, Germany, telling of the triumphs of his big act. According to the Sam, "Slow Kid" Thompson is going great and is booked for Paris. M. B. ```markdown ``` EDWIN SMALLS, Prop. malls paradise Smalls Paradise EXTENDS GREETINGS OF THE YULETIDE SEASON AND WISHES FOR A happy and Prosperous New Year ```markdown ``` EVERY NIGHT is a HOLIDAY NIGHT HERE Best in Revues, Music, Dancing and ing. There is no other place of amuse- which gives such genuine enjoy- as Smalls Paradise. EVERY NIGHT is a HOLIDAY NIGHT HERE The Best in Revues, Music, Dancing and Dining. There is no other place of amusement which gives such genuine enjoyment as Smalls Paradise. 2294 $ _{1/2} $ SEVENTH AVENUE West Corner 135th Street, New York, N. Y. South West Corner 135th Street, New York, N. Y. 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. Mattie Bowe entetrained Las Estralas Bridge Club at her palatial home on Friday afternoon. The prizes went to Irene Royall, first, Thelma Burlack, second, and June Best, third; for the club, first to Julia Fitzgerald, second, Edith Milburne, consolation, Cassandra Jackon. After the game, the hostess served a delicious course dinner. The guests departed reluctantly voting Mrs. Bowe a charming hostess. Those present were as follows: Edith Milburn, Julia Fitzgerald, Edna Davis, Roberta Crumpler, Casandra Jackson, Maude Ferguson, Blossom Holland, Stella Johnstone, Thelma Burlack, May Bentley, Willie Tanner, Margaret Reeves, Nan Brandon, Mayme Briggs, Eva Williams, Irene Royall, Iolanthe Sydney, Ethel Henry, Lillian Parrish, Kate Corbin, Etta Cachemalle, Rhoda Fowler, Alice Hudnell, Susie Pierce, Sadie Grant, Dolly Nash, Teddy Lowache, Delilah Phelps, Carrie Heywood, Clare Hart, Georgia Wright, Carrie Heard, Anna Askew, Jane Best, Clifford Meyers and Fannie Evans. * * * The Social Workers of Harlem plan during the Christmas week to cast aside the cares of the day long enough on Saturday evening, December 29th to participate in a Christmas party all their own. On this evening they will gather with their friends at the Urban League, 202 West 136th Street and engage in group games, social dancing and other novel features which are being arranged by the Program Committee. All Social Workers are expected to be present. If for any reason at all you have not received an invitation please communicate with Miss Louise Parrott, Girl Scout Executive, located at 202 West 136th Street, Edgecombe 9600. * * * Final meeting of the New York Urban League Women's Auxiliary will be held Wednesday evening, December 19. 1928, at Urban League Club Room at 8 o'clock. Report of Treasurer will be made. At the last meeting it was decided that each member should bring one friend, who might be interested in working with the Auxiliary. Cards to be played after meeting. * * * The Women's Auxiliary to the Edgecombe Sanitarium, Mrs. Aaron McGhee chairman, held a dinner meeting at the Marguerite Dining Room Wednesday evening. Walter White, assistant sec- C. HRISTMAS is again with us. Reviving memories of friends. New ones and old ones. Close and far, those we see almost daily. Those we seldom see. And some we have never seen. To all of them we extend a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year CARLOTTA GRANT French Millinery OLEY HANLER, Exclusive Dresses & Coats 772 St. Nicholas Avenue Apt. 52 St. Harlem 3948 Bennett's Regalias Supply 457 LENOX AVENUE New York City Binders, Binders, Pennants, Books, Rituals, Clerical Supplies Wax all Ledges, Churches and Sarcelles A MERRY CHRISTMAS THE MUSICIAN retary of the N. A. C. P., gave a splendid and informative speech on the progress of the Negro in the medical profession, Noah D. Thompson gave a word of encouragement to the auxiliary, and Mrs. McGhee outlined the Christmas in the modern Art of Dance which leads us to greet you with A MERRY C WALTER GREGORY work of her group. Bessye Bearden was master of ceremonies. The members present were: Wilhelminia Adams, Mrs. Charles Butler, S. Singer, Benjamin Withers, Mary Payton, Sadie Halley, secretary; Bessye eBarden, Walter White, Helen Young, Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson, Mrs. Florence, Antoinette Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Thomas, Mrs. Gunnidy, Catherine Calhoun, Hattle Hopkins, Sylvia Glvens, E. Delph, Estelle Ramiar, Elizabeth Cadwell, John H. Jarrett, Ruby Coleman, Nancy Burrell and Natalie Hall. The Elite Social Club held its regular weekly meeting at the residence of Edward Smith, its ex-president, last Tuesday evening. After a short discussion for the good and welfare of the club, the members enjoyed themselves dancing. A dainty repast was served by the host. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Elliott Stewart on So. Van Brunt Street. --- Members of the Elite Social Club of Ma Englewood, N. J., entertained a num- ber of their friends at the residence of Mr Atmosphere ce is the element of good cheer you and everyone everywhere with, CHRISTMAS RUDOLPH TOOMBS Eight clation for People, a terracial December sored by represent available relations. represent vice-presi Chairman Dr. W. H. Crisis; N the Nation Washington James W. Walter W the N. A members of the In gate-at-la ity advis Chairman the speak tistician surance --- Edwin Carter on Twleby Place on November 22. A delicious collation was served by the refreshment committee, namely Anna Dobbins, Hellen Wallace, Viola Johnson and Frances Molten. Mr. Lorenzo Campbell furnished the music for dancing and everyone had a very enjoyable evening. Officers and members are: Mr. Edward Smith, president; Mr. Walter Campbell, vice-president; Miss Dorothy Smith, secretary; Mrs. A. Dobbins, assistant secretary; Miss Tellen Wallace, treasurer. Members: Misses Dorothy Smith, Viola Johnson, Hattie Brown, Frances Molton, Lillian Leader, Gladys Wallace, Hazel Hicks, Clara Lightfoot, Ruth Simmons, Mrs. Van Thomas, Mrs Harrison Cabaness, Messrs. Emory Campbell, Elliott Stewart, Edwin Carter, Edgar Warren, Horace Rainey, Clyde Rainey, Carey Stubbs, William Brown, David Carey, Francis Hutchins, Arthur Smith, Miss Ivy Stubbs and Miss Anna Waddell. At the next meet- ing there will be election of new officers. * * * One of the most interesting and entertaining pre-holiday affairs was the Musicale and Tea given by and for the Riverdale Orphanage under the auspices of the ladies auxiliary on Sunday afternoon at the Association of Trade and Commerce. The program was replete with a variety of musical numbers all of which drew repeated applause from the assembled hosts of hearty well wishers of the only orphan asylum for motherless and fatherless colored boys and girls in our midst. The officers and members of the orphanage are: Mrs. Carrie Phillips, Executive Chairman, Mrs. Willie Mae Turner, president; ;Mrs. Rosa Garrett, vice-president; Mrs. Florence Hailstolk, second vice-president; Mrs. Mamie Stinson, recording secretary; Mrs. Cordelia Reese, financial secretary; Mrs. Willette Rowe, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Mabel Carnes, treasurer, and Mrs. Agatha Gaines, chaplain. Members: Mrs. Mildred Braddicks, Mrs. Mattle Bowe, Mrs. Edna Billups, Mrs. Consuela Ryan, Mrs. Estelle Hixon, Mrs. Antoinette Lee, Mrs. Pauline Royal, Mrs. Ottowa Carter, Mrs. Harriette Pendleton, Mrs. Beatrice Ottley Mrs. Marlon McIntosh, Mrs. Arthur Williams, Mrs. Anna Mitchell, Mrs. Clara Rucker, Mrs. Marlon Heard, Mrs. Aaron McGhee, Miss Mamle Wimbish, Miss Louise Lamkin, Mrs. Susie Walker, Mrs. Mildred Brown, Mrs. Anna Tanner, Mrs. Etta Cachemaille, Mrs. Julia Fitzgerald, Mrs. Maude Fowler, Mrs. Ardelle Kenerly, Mrs. Amanda Holley and Mrs. Williard Parker, Chairman of the Trustee Board and Dr. Mason Pitman, Superintendent. n, ys, ot, rs, ry, r, y, m, s, d, t- Here's Wishing All My Friends A Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year WILLIE DRAKE General Manager of DRAKE- WALKER THEATRE Here's Wishing All My Friends A Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year WILLIE DRAKE General Manager of DRAKE- WALKER THEATRE Eight officers of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, are attending the National Interracial Conference in Washington. December 16th to 19th, which is sponsored by sixteen national bodies and represents an effort to assemble all available data on the Negro and race relations. The N. A. A. C. P. is being represented by Arthur Spingarn, its vice-president; Mary White Orington, Chairman of the Board of Directors; Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, Editor of The Crisis; Nannie Burroughs, member of the National Board of Directors from Washington; and Bishop John Hurst. James Weldon Johnson, secretary, and Walter White, assistant secretary, of the N. A. A. C. P., are serving as members of the Executive Committee of the Interracial Conference as delegate-at-large, and is serving as publicity advisor to Mary Van Kleeck, the Chairman of the Conference. Among the speakers were Louis I. Dublin, statistician of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; Roscoe Conkling Bruce, resident manager of the Dunbar Apartments; Professor Herbert Adolphus Miller, of Ohio State University, and T. J. Woofter, Jr., of the University of North Carolina. Commerce. Mr. Labon Johnson of the Gaucho Largest Social Event CARD PARTY AND MAR AT SAVOY BAY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER BENEFIT OF UTOPIA NE Largest Social Event of the Season CARD PARTY AND MATINEE DANCE SAVOY BALLROOM AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 29th, from 1:30 until 7P. M. T OF UTOPIA NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB TO THE PUBLIC We regret to announce, that the "Blackbirds" musical comedy tinued at our office. Reservations Theatre. agret to announce, that the up-town ticket office for birds" musical comedy production has been discon- or office. Reservations must be made at the Eltinge We regret to announce, that the up-town ticket office for the "Blackbirds" musical comedy production has been discontinued at our office. Reservations must be made at the Eltinge Theatre. —Compliments of Inter-State Tattler. ```markdown ``` 中 THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Social Club has left the city for Daytona Beach, Fla., owing to the death of his father. The Gauchos wish to extend their sympathy to Mr. Johnson and his family through these columns. The club held its regular meeting last Sunday at the Urban League. Following the meeting the boys had a general good time. In view of the fact that Mr. Johnson was leaving their midst for an indefinite stay the members did their best to cheer him up before he departed upon his sad journey. At an early date "The Gaucho's." The Premier Society Club of Brooklyn, will hold their annual matinee dance on New Year's Day in Montclair, N. J. All the younger set are looking forward to this affair in antici- A Night of Enchantment. A few hours of Bliss, Happiness around You; We mean when we say this That the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Four F's Social Club Will be busy again, Entertaining you at the Unique Colony Club West 135th Street Between 7th and 8th Aves. Friday, December 28th We solicit your Patronage— There will be Refreshments, Dancing and a Joyous Time COME ONE-COME ALL. Celebrities Galore A 就 Friday. December 21, 1928 pation of enjoying themselves even better than they did at the last function sponsored by this popular Across-the-Bridge aggregation of jolly-fellows. * * * Mr. Antonio De Silva, a member of the Harlem Real Estate Board of Brokers has announced the removal of his office to 4 West 28th Street where he expects to meet all of his former clients and friends. * * * The Palmetto Social Club of which Mr. Lawrence Lee is the president is making preparations to launch a campaign for new members. Those wishing to join may communicate with Mr. Lee at the Association of Trade and Commerce. * * * Brooklyn also has a new club of young people, The Taltismen, composed of 15 college men. Their slogan is—"Nobler cause hath no man than uplift of his fellow men." Their activities for the season include an International Church debating tournament and a benefit for the Brooklyn Old Folk's Home. Its first Spring Formal Dance, an annual event, will be held in the early part of March. Their novel winter prom which attracted the attention of the elite younger set of Brooklyn, was one of the outstanding events of the current social season and was held at the exclusive Sonia Ballroom in Brooklyn Friday evening, December 21st. The Taltismen are: John B. King, president; G. Warren Bassell, vice president; A. Fredrique Perry, secretary; Anton T. Niles, treasurer, and the Messrs. Albert Smith, Paul Jones, George Day, Alexander "Sandy" Herndon, James Yearwood, Selfert Pyle, St. Julian Mac Brown, Eugene Henderson, Middleton Harris and Darnell Johnson. M The Social Rounders, Inc., whose dances have been an outstanding event in Harlem for some years, announces that this year's dance on Christmas night, December 25th, is to be held at Rockland Palace for the benefit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Music is to be furnished by Duke Ellington and his Cotton Club Orchestra. The officers and members of the club are as follows: Wiley Holloway, president; James Dennis, vice president; Fred Claxton, financial secretary; Charles Williams, secretary; Donald Wilson, treasurer; David Turner, Stanley Gess, Clarence Madison, Percy Williams, Alfred, Stothart, David Sasso, Macon Newberry, Herbert Haynes and John Gaither. * * * The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Four F's Social Club gave an afternoon tea Sunday at the home of Mrs. Tim Moore. A beautiful pillow, the gift of Mrs. Gertrude Galnes, was ruffled off. Mrs. Cora Parks was the lucky winner. A delightful afternoon was enjoyed by all who were present. The officers of the Auxiliary are: President, Cora Bolden; Vice-President, Gertrude Gaines; Recording Secretary, L. Austin; Secretary, Margaret Holland, Chaplin, Helen Brennan; Sergeant-at-Arms, Cora Parks; Custodian, Alice Andrews; Business Manager, Susie Sutton; Publicity Manager, Anita Bush. ☆ ☆ ☆ The New York Federation of Women's Clubs held its regular meeting Tuesday night. December 11th and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Dr. Julia Coleman, re-elected president; Mrs. C. E. Clegggett, first vice-president; Mrs. Mattle Williams, second vice-president; Miss Blanche O. Williams, recording secretary; Mrs. Estelle Mattox, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Margaret Byers, financial secretary; Mrs. Mattle Hill, treasurer; Mrs. Marietta Crishlow, chairman executive board; Mrs. Sadie Saunders, parliamentarian; Mrs. Mamie Graves, auditor; Mrs. E. P. Bushell, organizer; Miss Grace Greigor, historian; Mrs. Bertha Grant, statistician; Mrs. Mollie Stokes, chaplain. A neat little purse, the proceeds from the midnight show given in November, was presented to Mrs. Elizabeth Mayfired, court worker. * * * The December issue of the National Notes, the official organ of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs contains a statement from Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune who at the present time is with the Red Cross, doing relief work in Florida. She is the founder of the Daytonna-Cookman Collegiate Institute of Daytonna, Florida. "Through this medium, I wish sincerely thank the women all over the country, who have so generously responded to my appeals for aid in the Florida hurricane district. It has been so gratifying to note among the many contributors, the number that have come in from club-women, clubs and federated organizations. The spirit of our national organization has shown itself through them, 'Lifting As We Climb'. Never has there been a time in the history of our State when aid was needed more than during the past weeks. Negroes all over the country have stood loyally by those of us who are working toward the establishment of some comfort among the refugees, and the rebuilding of their homes, churches and schools. And our club women have rallied nobly. God bless them." --- Chief Amoah III of the Gold Coast. West Africa, addressed the St. James Presbyterian Church Forum Sunday afternoon. Other speakers included Rev. S. L. Parham and Noah D. Thompson, business manager of Opportunity. Madame Emma De Lyon Leonard furnished the music. ```markdown ``` The Acme Mutual Taxpayers Liability Insurance Company held an open meeting on Friday evening at the Association of Trade and Commerce Building to introduce the company to Harlem. The guests of the evening were the Hon. Moses A. Sacks, former Alderman and, Mr. Joseph J. Fisk of the New York Evening Graphic. The Acme officers are: Benjamin F. Thomas, president; Junius M. Green, Fitzherbert Howell, Antonia DeSliva, Jerome P. Ottley, vice presidents; Walter E. Handy, secretary; Bishop H. Lewis, assistant secretary; Jos. A. Tanner, treasurer; Cyril S. Reid, assistant New York's Best at Only 35c Xmas & New Year's MENU For Full Course Dinner 35c 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 TURKEY with Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes 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 Home-Made Mince or Pumpkin Pie Hot Rolls with Butter Coffee or Tea No. 8 SOUP—Choice of Chicken or Cream of Celery ROAST STUFFED CHICKEN with Applesauce Hot Rolls with Butter Green Peas and Carrots Home-Made Mince or Pumpkin Pie Coffee or Tea McLean and Watson, Props. 133rd STREET AND LENOX AVE. North East Corner treasurer, and Clifford T. Butte, general manager. The Harlem Children's Fresh Air Fund, Inc., gave an all star musical and tea at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Thomas Sunday afternoon to assist in the collection of contributions for Christmas baskets for the poor. The following well known artists donated their services: Juanita Hall of Show Boat, Ruby Greene, Mildred Blount, Christine Johnson, Constance Booker, Garfield Wilson of the 15th Regiment band, Prof. Ellsworth Croce, Prof. E. L. Payne, Prof. E. A. Jaskson, Robert Douglas, Andrew Copeland, and Arrington S. Helm. --- Chief Justice Kernochan of the Court of Special Sessions, New York, addressed the Harlem Lawyers' Association last Saturday at the Urban League Building. His subject was the practice of the Court of Special Sessions. . . . A monster tenants meeting was held Monday in the New York Public Library Auditorium under the auspices of the Harlem Tenants League. Richard B. Moore, Arthur C. Holden, Florence Ricks and Juliet Stuart Poyntz of the New York Federation of Working Women spoke on the necessity of the Harlem tenants awakening to the fact that rent laws have expired and that the tenement house bill is being killed. They urged the tenants to unite in the struggle against increased rents. --- The College Club of New York is sponsoring a benefit to raise funds to publish a permanent record of Negro College men and women of note. Who's Who in Negro College Life will record whether distinction has been made in scholarship, college publication, athletics or class politics. On the committee of arrangements are Cecil G. Cooke, Syracuse; Samuel L. J. Owens, Morgan, and Robert E. Lundy, Howard. The members of the club are: William K. Saunders, Lincoln; Charles Major. St. Bonaventure; Richard Thomas, N. Y. U.; Skeeter Goram, Union; Guichard Parris, Amherst; William P. Cunningham, Syracuse; John Doles, Howard; Chester Allen, Brown; Gus Moore, Pittsburgh; Bert Horn, Columbia; Wesley Taylor, M. I. T.; Sol Johnson, Bates; Ray Vaughn, Colgate; Charley Finch, Michigan; Phil Edwards, N. Y. U.; Snake Reed, N. Y. U.; Bill Brown, Howard; Hank Corrothers, Springfield; Shag Hogan, Lincoln; Monk Howard, Lincoln; Bob Payne, N. Y. U.; George Gregory, Columbia; Ted Lancaster, Fordham; "Red" Jefferson, Wanesburgh; Dug Stubbs, Dartmouth; "Lancky" Jones, Morgan; Lloyd Cofer, Tufts; Jack Brooks, N. Y. U.; Fred Atwater, B. U.; Peggie Goodwin, Howard; Bill O'Shellds, Minnesota; Randy Taylor, Tufts; and Bill Jackson, Penna. The Honorary Members are: Dr. Arnold Ames, B. U.; Dr. Henry Delany, N. Y. U.; Dr. Arthur Payne, N. Y. U.; Dr. Jean Brandon, N. Y. U.; Dr. Binga Dismond, Chicago; Dr. Marshall Ross, Howard; Dr. Francis Andrews, Howard; Dr. J. H. N. Jones, Chicago; Dr. Chester Chinn, Michigan; Dr. Buster Woods, N. Y. U.; Dr. Phil Brooks, Howard; Counsellor Ralph Warrick, N. Y. U.; Counsellor Henry Bragg, N. Y. U.; Counsellor Henry Howard, Fordham; Counsellor Bill Andrews, Howard; Counsellor Ralph Mizelle, Fordham, and Dr. Willis N. Cunningham, Penna. . . . The Nightingale Social Club of Bloomfield, New Jersey, gave a shindig last Thursday evening at Elks' old home. The officers are Mrs. Martha Mickens, President, Mr. Albert Coram, Vice President, Mr. James Murray, Chairman, "Duke" Jackson. Business Manager. Music was furnished by the Broadway Stompers. Among the guests were Mrs. M. Jasper, Miss C. Mickens, Mrs. Helen Green, Mr. Robert Mickens, Henry Gerg, known as "Lindy," Mr. J. Walker, Mr. Samuel Young, and Miss Ross. 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. The annual sermon of Elks of the Salt City Lodge, No. 166 and the Kadetta Temple No. 113 of Syracuse, N. Y., was delivered by The Rev. A. A. G. Foster, of the A. M. E. Zion church, assisted by Dr. Mason, field secretary of the Livingston College, South Carolina, on Sunday evening, December 9th. The officials stated the alms and objects of their lodge and in-turned mentioned many occasions of benevolence. The Rev. Foster preached the most fitting sermon. The choir rendered many pleasing selections and Brother Nelson Greene presented a little token in behalf of the lodge to Rev. Foster, who expressed his profound appreciation. The church was crowded to its doors. New York's Best at Only THE INTER-STATE TATTLER The World of Sport Says --- Merry Xmas --- By ALVIN J. MOSES THE yuletyde logs burn brightly in many a poor family's hearth tonight, and the gallant 'dyed in the wool' sportsman, rubs his hands glee- fully. In every Christmas Kiddie Fund conducted the length and breadth of these United States of America,—the sportsman has dug deeply into his jeans and given until it hurt. If there is one power on earth that seems to make all men equal, the theatre of sport provides the answer. The quarterback shouts in a raucous voice,—17, 9, 26, 34, from out of the huddle of leather covered men, a powerfully built copper colored lad emerges with the pigskin tucked snugly under his arm. Like a greased pig he slips right out of the arms of would be tacklers, and sticking to the white-washed lines bordering the field as if he were glued, sprints like a gazelle to a touch down while 80,000 thrill crazed fans shriek like madmen. FOR the nonce, it mattered not a tinker's darn that the ball carrier who had skirted across the line—the goal of every football player's ambition was "Fritz" Pollard, a member of a despised and somewhat outcast group. He was a hero. And pigmentation of one's color scheme was lost entirely in the desire to pay homage to this titan of the cleated shoe and tufted gridiron. Scions of the oldest families in America raced with open collared specie of the "Hoi Poillou" in order to hoist this American of African descent upon their shoulders. In sports domains, the 'Power of Illusion' appears complete. Far and few between are the instances that marked the court scrape when two colored golfers were barred from entering a tournament, and New Orleans's Mayor refused point blank to allow the running of the National A. A. U. championships if DeHart Hubbard persisted in defending his national broad jumping title. We salute you Church donors to "Christmas Kiddie Funds"—Will Bain, Al Brown, Charlie Gibbs, Jimmy Evans, Harry Beckford, Canada Lee, Bob Douglas, Jack McVey, Francis Smith, Chris Huiswoud, Ben Golden, Willy Makel, Gladstone, et al. Your Xmas Carol was the sweetest thrill of all—making others happy. The image depicts a large industrial facility with multiple tracks and platforms. The facility appears to be a train station or a railway yard, given the layout and the presence of tracks. The background features a grid-like pattern, possibly indicating a roof or a covered area. The overall scene is monochromatic, with varying shades of black and white. The E. C. Hutchinson Recreation Room at 685 Lenox Avenue, N. W. Corner 144th Street. This room is considered by the Brunswick-Balke Collonder Company as one of the finest in the world. Mr. Ernest C. Hutchinson well-known Harlem room owner, spent close to $65,000 on making this room the showplace of "Harlem Beautiful". Twenty-eight of the latest model Brunswick tables, and eight of the finest alleys ever laid—Modern Cafeteria; Rest Room for Lady Bowlers—take a run up there during the holidays and get a real eye opener. Renaissance Five Play Trenton Xmas Night Meet Hudson N. Y. State League Sunday Night Trenton Giants of A. B. L. Christmas Night Friday, December 21, 1928 Renaissance Renaissance Jugger Russian Giant Meet Hudson N. Y. State Trenton Giants of A. "Fats" Jenkins sat on the sideline as his mates spanked a peppy outfit known as the National Russian Club of Passaic 46-28. A delegation of 400 funmakers came to the lair of the Worlds' Colored Champions, and made themselves at home as few visitors do. Before the game, they danced and applauded the local talent who like the season's of the year,—are with us always (with profuse apologies to the Psalmist). But getting back to our pan- LESTER HAMILTON World's Colored Bowling Champion Versus TONY NACCAROTO Challenger for World's Title THURSDAY NITE, DEC. 20th, 8 P. M. E. C. HUTCHINSON'S WonderAcademy 685 Lenox Avenue 144th St. & Lenox Ave., N. W. Corner Admission Free Seats for Ladies “Three Cheers and A Tiger” The Dashing-Crashing Smashing ROCKLAND BIG FIVE Harlem's Favorites Versus BELMONT BIG FIVE Champions of New Jersey New Years Night at ROCKLAND PALACE 155th Street & Eighth Avenue Elmer Snowden's Orchestra Stars From "Just a Minute" Co. Added Attractions: N. Y. DEFENDER GIRLS Versus BLUEBIRDS in Preliminary cakes,—the game, despite the margin of eighteen points that marked the difference between the citizens of the late Czar and the "Rens"; was spectacular in spots and exceptionally fast throughout the entire forty minutes. "Pappy" Ricks, as usual was as dangerous as a hooded cobra once inside the fifteen foot line, while Harold Mayers,—the best guard in basketball to our way of thinking. Saitch and Slocum were the berries. At the end of the first half the score was mighty close 20-14 in favor of the locals. The Scholastics were trounced by the Monitors in a lively amateur preliminary that was referred by Chink Lind of the "Collegians". Old Faithful Chris (Dutch) Huiswoud, officiated in the nightcap classic. On next Sunday night the Management has booked the strong Hudson Club of the New York State League; and on Christmas night one of the best clubs in America—which is just another way of describing the world at large will play at Renaissance Casino. The Trenton Club of the American Basketball League, with no player in the lineup standing less than six feet, will be on deck. Come out early fans as the music will be there at 8 P.M. Merry Christmas Dobbins Coal Co. 138th STREET and MADISON AVENUE 41 Years of True Service — Quality Unexcelled L. A. DOBBINS, Pres. ERNES E. C. HUT 392 Lenox 685 Lenox BOWLING Mr. ERNEST C. HUTCHINSON. prominent business man, and own Rooms". His two rooms are co country, combining Bowlin less man, and owner of the "Hutch two rooms are considered among the combining Bowling, Billiards, and prominent business man, and owner of the "Hutchinson Recreation Rooms". His two rooms are considered among the finest in the country, combining Bowling, Billiards, and Cafeteria. Al Walker Stops Gross Al Walker, contender for the heavyweight title, moved up a notch Monday night when he stopped Jack Gross of Salem. N. J. who stayed the limit some months ago with Tomy Loughran. The end came in the tenth round and the weights were Walwer 198: Gross 208. Chocolate Stops Aluso In a masterly exhibition, Kid Chocolate of Cuba continued his winning ways by gaining a technical K. O. over the pride of Leo Flynn's stable. Emil Paluso, crack feather of Salt Lake City, succumbed to the vicious two-fisted GREETINGS" from HUTCHINSON or of the RECREATION ROOM E. Corner 130th Street W. Corner 144th Street --- er of the "Hutchinson Recreation considered among the finest in the g. Billiards, and Cafeteria. attack of Chocolate. in S heats Monday night at the St. Nick Club. 5000 fans came out to see this latest ring sensation. BOB DOUGLAS, Manager 158 West 131st Street CHRISTMAS GREETING From Renaissance Big Five "World's Colored Pro Basketball Champions" Eddie Monroe Hilton Slocum (Capt.) Harold Mayers 'Fats' Jenkins Eyre Salteh 'Pappy' Ricks William Sanders'Stretch' Hill 8 Bowling Alleys S" HINSON ON ROOMS 30th Street 44th Street BILLIARDS Page Nineteen Rockland Big 5 vs. Belmont Big 5 By Curtis Bristow Publicity Agent, Rockland Big 5 Much interest has been invoked in the coming basketball game between Rockland Big 5, Boy Pride's Premier ball tossers of Harlem, and the Belmont Big 5, champions of Long Island, New Years Day at Rockland Palace. Out of town lovers of basketball, in Washington, D. C. and Philadelphia, have wired in for quite a number of reesrvations. It is not surprising that they should do so, as they witnessed the trouncing Roy Pride's Big 5 administered to their teams in their cities while he was on the road and know of their sterling ability. So when you show, regardless where you go, to play, everybody follows a winner. In the various were totally ignored in the betting, and one of the biggest game coups successfully engineered in years on a basketball court was executed in Philly when they trounced the Quaker City Giants. The smoke from the game won't have died down long before the leader man, baton poised in hand, signals his dance band, to crash down, and oh boy, what joy, when that dance orchestra cuts loose. Every Joe and Jsoie, and those not a wall posie will be on the floor, and what more — well, we won't tell the attractions duly engaged, barring an unforeseen disappointments. When Greek Meets Greek Two girl teams flash on the court and fur will fly as never before. The New York Defender Girls and the Bluebirds Lassies are the champion female quintets of the Harlem section. Sugar is sweet-but the game they play is sweeter. Don't take our word for it. Come out and witness a real classic. The Rocklands are confident that they will take the Belmont Big Five in the feature attraction of the night, like Grant took Richmond. "Hop" Hubbard, "Rip" Day, "Bill" Yancey, Tucker Wardell, "Six" Garcia and he rest of the gang will provide a real housewarming for the New Jersey crackerjacks New Years Night. BALKLINE BILLIARD MATCH — at — E. C. HUTCHINSON'S ACADEMY 685 Lenox Avenue N. W. Cor. 144th St. & Lewis Av. SATURDAY NIGHT, DEC. 22nd, 8 P. M. Kinrey Matsuyama Japanese Marvel One of World's Foremost Balkline Experts Versus Andrew Richardson Well Known Harlem Favorite and a Fine 18.2 Exponent 125 POINTS ADMISSION FREE LADIES ADMITTED CHICAGO THE Y. W. C. A. presented Roland Hayes, Musical King of the Universe at Orchestra Hall, Monday nite, December 10th. Fully four thousand persons were present with even the stage packed with eager listeners. Mr. Hayes sang as he has never sung before. His listeners were actually thrilled to a sense which we seldom have the opportunity to experience. He was ably assisted by the talented Richard Parham of Boston, Mass. Those seen in the boxes where diamonds glittered merrily were Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson who had as their guest Geo. R. Garner, Jr., who was seen to applaud happily throughout the concert; Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Roberts, and Mr. and Mrs. George Garner, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edwards were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Hall and daughter, Hortense. Mr. Julius Rosenwald was seen with a distinguished party. Laurence G. Abernathy seemed happy with Mr. and Mrs. Adam Reenes and daughter, Hazel, of St. Paul, Minn. The Robert S. Abbotts and the N. K. McGills were also the center of attraction. Others seen were Dr. and Mrs. Norwood Thorne, Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Turner, Miss Hazel Renfroe, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Overby (the former Peggie Dennison) and others. THE MEMORIAL PEGGY DENISON OVERBY, charming and clever young matron of Chicago, who again takes up the duty of society editor of the Chicago section of the Interstate Tattler. Mr. George R. Garner, Jr., International tenor, has returned to his home town. He was met as he stepped from the 20th century last Wednesday morning by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Garner, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Abbott, Judge and Mrs. Albert George, Dr. and Mrs. Carl Roberts and Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson. An he arose to speak to vast congregation his eyes filled with tears. Mr. Robert S. Abbott, editor the Chicago Defender, spoke very factively. Mrs. Felix Payne of Kansas City, is the house guest of Mrs. Et Minor Gaviro, 5701 Michigan Aven *** Mr. and Mrs. John Irwin, Jr., were seen in the Chill Parlor (Chinese) at 22nd and Wentworth last Sunday morning at 3 A. M. with six guests. After the feed they all piled in the Irvin car and were driven home. George R. Garner Jr., attended mormon services at the Olivet Baptist Church Sunday morning for the first time in two and a half years. He was baptized by Jaden Harrison and was minutes. An he arose to speak to the vast congregation his eyes filled with tears. Mr. Robert S. Abbott, editor of the Chicago Defender, spoke very effectively. * * * Mrs. Felix Payne of Kansas City, Mo., is the house guest of Mrs. Ethel Minor Gaviro, 5701 Michigan Avenue. Mrs. Payne is indeed charming and she is invited to prolong her stay in Chicago. A group of friends surprised the charming Mrs. Inez Dickerson when they called at her luxurious apartment in South Parkway, about midnite last Saturday and remained until about G A. M. Sunday morning. She must be very charming or the party wouldn't have surprised her. Those who did the surprising were Mr. and Mrs. Leon Motts, Mrs. Florence Brown, Mrs. For Advertising and Circulation Call Lawrence G. Abernathy, District Representative 642 EAST 64th STREET, APT 1 Peggy Denison Overby, Society Editor the Gavin, Mrs. Thelma Blanto, Dick Hare- wood, Roy French, Dr. and Mrs. Jessie Trice, Laurence Abernathy with his portable radio, Mrs. Felix Payne of Kansas City and Mr. Richard Parger of Boston. \* \* \* Mr. Laurence G. Abernathy, president of the Big Brothers Club of Chicago, has issued invitations to all the social and charitable clubs to join in one big union at his home on December 23rd at 3 P.M. He will be assisted by Mrs. Ellen Goodlow, president of the Invincible Charitable Club. Funds are to be raised of provide an orphan home for the colored orphans of Chicago. * * * Miss Laureta Holt, soprano, appeared in recital last Thursday nite, December 6th, at Grant Memorial Chapel. Her voice is one of excellent quality and is worthy of good praise. Her audience received her with a great burst of applause. Her accompanist, Miss Empress Krizee, was exceptionally good. Miss Halt was assisted by Laurence G. Abernathy, harpist. He played beautifully as usual bringing forth soothing tones from his instrument. \* \* \* Marion Harrison is yet singing those melodious songs at the Apex Club. Her support is good as usual. The Apex always intertains with the finest of talent. \* \* \* Tickets for Porgy now playing at the Blackstone are selling five weeks in advance. Chicago has its eyes on Lew Leslie's Black Birds and will welcome them with outstretched arms if New York and Boston will ever turn them aloose. * * * The Appomattox Club is getting ready for the holiday rush. Plans for the Christmas parties are all arranged and the New Year party will be better than ever this year so states President Hawley. * * * Uke Bob Williams is at the Regal this week. He can make you dream about ukes. He's good. His playing reminds me of the Inez Dickerson party last summer when the charming Mrs. Geraldyn Dismond played and sang, "I Must Have That Man." By Bernie Blanchard The Stuyvesant meet brought forth a glittering array of future stars amongst our boys. Georgie Campbell was easily the outstanding performer of the evening's activities. After getting off to a bad start in the one mile race, which left him far back in the pack, this pocket size edition of Gus Moore, proceeded to wend his way with the ease of the seasoned campaigner through the pack to finish in second place. There is every probability he could have won had he not been extended by his efforts earlier in the race to get into a challenging position. Others of our group who ran well were the two (Busters), namely: Peterson (Clinton), Lockhart (Textile). Both boys put forth splendid efforts and with more training, correct breaks, will break many a fay boys' heart this season. Those who are fully deserving of honorable mention are: Aspinwall (Stuyvesant), Kline and Merrill (Clinton), Wainwright (Textile). Then we have Willis Hanks of Y. M. C. A. fame. Hanks was the real surprise of the evening to the followers of track activities, allowing handicaps ranging up to 10 yards in the Stuyvesant G. O. 220 yard dash, he quickly cut down his field with a beautifully timed finish to place second. All in all, our boys glittered with a radiance of brilliant line and were lots of trouble all evening. So the white boys thought. Train hard, fight hard, and prey for luck. 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 Jackle Nobile, Editor of Lonesome Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler. ? "If you had no one near you Who would try to cheer you, You'd be lonesome, too." (If you would do an act of mercy, you may have a fling at trying to cheer a little widow. "Do you think there is anyone that would take enough interest in a lonely little widow to even carry on a correspondence? When I say little, I mean just that. I am 37, five ft. 3, light complexion, wavy dark brown hair and large brown eyes. I am more than lonesome because this is my seventh wedding anniversary, and I hate to own it but I weigh only one hundred and thirteen pounds. I love reading and studying different things, so someone who likes to look to the higher things in life would also interest me. Since I do not care much about things any more, I won't bother much about their appearance." * * * (Business girls get lonesome, too sometimes). "I am a Philadelphia business girl of 19 years and am in New York for awhile. Would like to meet a young girl or young gentleman between the ages of 19 and 25 years (tall and brownskin). I am 5 feet, 4 inches, weigh 120 lbs., brownskin and considered good looking. Will somebody please write me? I know you will help me, dear Jackie." ★ ★ ★ (Fellows with cars certainly receive attention. One of our contributors of two weeks ago, who has an auto, is still getting answers from his appeal. This one might interest our readers.) "As I know what it is to be lonesome, I thought I would take this opportunity to write you. First, I will begin by giving you a description of myself: 5 ft. 4 inches tall, 25 years old, weigh 135 lbs., brownskin. Am not handsome nor beautiful but my looks are passable; very neat and wear nice clothes. Have had 3 years high school and am at the present attending the Lincoln Secretarial School. I am in the city often as I have friends there. If you would care to answer this, I would be very pleased to hear from you, probably we could become better acquainted. I think good friendship means more than anything else." * * * (Two young men anxious to forget the past and begin life anew, seek the acquaintanceship of young ladies who would be interested.) "Please print the following in your column that possibly two lonesome victims of unfavorable circumstances might hear from a kindred spirit. We are 23 and 24; the first with dark brown hair, light brown skin, dark brown eyes and 5 ft. 9 inches in height. Weight 150 lbs.; fair athlete, fond of sports and dancing. Anxious to correspond with a girl light brown skin, fair hair and features, not over 5 ft. 9, and not over 25. She must be a lover of sports. The second is brownskin, 5 ft. 10; weight 165 lbs.; dark brown eyes and black hair, also a lover of sports and dancing. Would like a girl of 5 ft. 9, light brownskin, hair and face fair; one who enjoys sports and dancing. Would prefer a girl fond of music and literature. We have two and three years respectively and are determined to live down this misfortune an unkind fate has dealt us." * * * (Please do not write with a lead pencil and do not seal letters that are to be sent to others.) ★ ★ ★ (Young man avers that Fate has dealt him an apparent bad hand but he intends to play the game to the end, because he holds yet, he thinks, the largest trump.) "Since I am at present confined in THE INTER-STATE TATTLER By Jackie Nobile column is a medium through which will be introduced to congenial com- munity names will be published. Letters camp will be forwarded to persons they are intended. The Tattler does responsibility for the good faith of ents. Address Jackie Nobile, Editor Hearts Column, Inter-State an institution of the State, perhaps one might think me of a rather dubious character; however, I am not a criminal by birth or nature. My present incarceration is Fate's decree. I trust, Jackie, that you'll be able to find me a nice home girl between the ages of 20 and 25. She must be good looking but not beautiful, with good manners and also she must dress nicely. I am a young man 28 years of age, height 5 ft. 8, and weigh 150 lbs. Light brown complexion and fairly good looking. I am a construction mechanic by trade and have always been industrious. Jackie, won't you please help me find a nice girl who is as lonesome as I am. My time will expire within the next month." * * * (Please, PLEASE, send the clipping which describes the person with whom you wish to correspond and the date of the magazine from which it is clipped.) ** (This attention grabber came from away down in Louisiana.) "Dear Lonesome Heart—I read your little note to 'Jackle' and I became fond of you. Like myself, you are a lover of sports and I think we could get along with our correspondence nicely. The matter about exchanging pictures fits me squarely and if you will stick to your promise to Jackie, I will have a swell photograph of me on way to you instantly. I know you don't know me—yet probably you will be an old acquaintance. However, I hope you will be impressed with the little starter. You will pardon the type of paper I use (Letterhead of the Foresters) and I will try to explain why I use it: My father is heading this little organization and he has use for only this type of paper. In my hurry to write, I picked this up. It is now 2:00 a.m. I am in his office (my Pa's) but I stole the time to write to you. Now, don't have me vainly looking for a letter from you. I promise to send you a nice sized photograph of me in exchange for the one you will send. I shall also expect a nice letter to accompany your response. --- (Southland answers one of the boys inside and assures him by way of comfort, that all things have an end—even life itself.) "I like to write and I hope to cheer the lonesome boy who is shut out from the pleasures of the outside. I am 28 years of age. Perhaps he won't really mind about my age. I want to assure him that all things end—even life itself." --- (Another one for the boy with the car.) "My dearest Jackie-I would like very much to meet the young man that says he is lonely and has everything to make a girl happy. I am a girl from the South, complexion light tan, weigh 123 lbs., age 21. Have black hair. My profession is a sick nurse. Please send address to this young man, or some other good fellow." (I regret very much that I failed to open the letters of my correspondents (I do not open them until time to prepare copy for the press) and therefore could not notify our readers of the broadcast which our Reformers were to put on the air last Monday. However, I have told many of my friends and asked them to spread the news. Then too, of course many tuned in, having seen the announcement in the papers. Some of our boys will broadcast on the 21st of Dec. from 9 to 10 o'clock, p. m., over Dx Station, Philadelphia. I think the Station is WIP.) Kansas Kansas City Society By BESSIE E. EBLON unique Xmas party, the hours are Now you just know "we" are goin unique Xmas party, the hours are twelve midnight and end four A. M. Now you just know "we" are going to have gangs of fun. The one and only Club, the "Beau meeting of the year at the Claude Jones Brummels", will dance the twenty- residence, 615 Troup Ave., Kansas City, seventh; this is "the" dance of the season. Kas. President M. E. Carroll and his corps of officers were commended be- having their balance and if or usual pro- bad" party. after store up are sending parties—More very entertained honor of Mrs. times of New ball. More were present. the hours and The "Le Premiers" are having their annual New Year's Eve dance and if this club carries out their usual program, this will be a "too bad" party. Something tells me I better store up some extra sleep. Numerous other clubs are sending out invitations for Xmas parties—More about them later. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Roy entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Roy's brother Albert Goines of New York City at Dreamland ball. More than a hundred guests were present. "We" danced until the wee hours and went home rather tired. And we are just getting started. Oh, My! Oh, My! A very clever house party was given by the Misses Frances Hayes and Lola Cunningham Thursday evening at the residence of Miss E. Z. Pendleton. 2010 North 6th Street complimenting Mr. Albert Goines of New York City. The music was "jam up" and a real good time was had by all present. Lola and Frank proved themselves the usual charming hostesses. Mrs. Felix H. Payne returned Thursday morning from a two weeks' visit with friends. She was the recipient of many social affairs in Sloux City, Ia., Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich., and Cleveland. Our sympathy is extended to Mr. Payne. The ordeal must have been terrible—he was handicapped and robbed of a large sum of money and several thousand dollars worth of jewelry last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harrison entertained the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity on last Friday evening with an oriental party. On entering the house one wondered why such a profusion of pillows until you were ushered into the living room and given a pillow to sit on. Mrs. Mayme Turner made a very charming Egyptian fortune teller who looked far into the future and told the ladies their fortunes. Little Miss Callie Mae Freeman entertained with several ukelele numbers. The idea was also carried out in the service. Chicken Chop Suey with rice, tea, cranberry ice and cake being served. L. A. Knox and Dr. Blount of Kansas were the honored guests, each having been recently elected to the legislature. si fraternity an oriental se one won- of pillows to the living sit on. Mrs. y charming so looked far ladies their e Mae Free- eral ukelele also carried Chop Suey ice and cake ox and Dr. he honored cently elect- The Alpha Phi Alpha held their last Friday, December 21, 1928 1 * * * * * * ☆ ☆ ☆ * * * *** * * * CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 1928 Christmas Seals Help Stamp Out Tuberculosis and Other Diseases. Buy as Many as You Can. THE FASHION WEEK XMAS is just around the corner and "Old St. Nicholas" will be with us again. (Geel I wonder if he has anything for me? I've tried to be "Ohl So good!") The usual Xmas social whirl will start with a "bang" at the palatial residence of the 'Fairfax's'. The "Frogs", a recently organized club of some of Kansas City's most popular young men, will be hosts to the Elites at their first formal party, Thursday, December 20th. The invitations are out and are rather unique. The "Trouveurs Boys", a club composed mostly of Kansas' side young men, are having a rather meeting of the year at the Claude Jones residence, 615 Troup Ave., Kansas City, Kas. President M. E. Carroll and his corps of officers were commended be- I MELBA LEAH BIRCH. the daughter of the late Dr. J. M. Birch and Mrs. James A. Baker who made her debut last winter at the Hotel Street Blue Room. She is a graduate of Scotia Seminary and is now taking design ing at Madame A. Walker Taylor's establishment in Columbus, Ohio. cause of their interesting and successful year's program. Twenty members and four visitors were present. Claude Jones and I. F. Bradley, Jr., entertained. The local delegates to the general convention to be held in Philadelphia during the Christmas holidays are Messrs. M. E. Carroll and J. A. Jeffress. * * * Miss Ella V. Payne entertained with a card party Thursday, December 6, honoring Miss Rosalind Nelson of Chicago. The guests were Mesdames. Ethel Gordan, L. V. Miller, William Jones, M. E. Carroll, J. A. Jeffress, Roy Barker, L. W. Turner, H. L. Cox, M. H. Thompkins, Misses Geneva Jackson, Goldie Holmes, Alma Taylor, Marguerite Rhodes, Zelma Taylor, Theresa Baker, Ruth Washington, Rosetta Nolan, Hazel Browne, Estelle Massey, Trule Smothers and Ruth Redd. Miss Washington won first prize, Miss Jackson, the second, and Miss Nolan the booby. The guest prize to Miss Nelson. bobby. The guest prize to Miss Nelson Miss E. Rosalind Nelson of Chicago, who has been the Thanksgiving guest of Mrs. Rosalind Shannon, 2418 Paseo, returned to her home Sunday. Miss Nelson is a clerk in the industrial department of Liberty Life Insurance Co. Mrs. Shannon entertained the Spellman-Moorehouse club in honor of her guest. ```markdown ``` Mrs. C. H. Adkins was hostess to the Original 500 club last Wednesday. Guests other than club members were: Mesdames G. W. Brown, L. W. Turner, Ray Rucker and H. L. Cox. Mrs. Fred Wood won the club prize and Mrs. Brown the guest prize. * * * Clio Art club met Wednesday, December 5 with Mrs. Flether Gregory. Several members were absent on account of illness. A card of sympathy was sent by the cheer committee to Mrs. Edith Price on account of the death of a relative. Final preparations are being made for our Christmas party. A report of the Thanksgiving trip to the Old Folk's home was made by Mrs. Emma Harrison. Bags of peanuts were distributed to the inmates of both THE FASHION WEEK homes by our club. Mrs. Margaret Day. one of our members, rendered a vocal number on the program. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Griffin at the home of Mrs. Jordan. 宋 早 寒 The Non Parielle Jolliette club held their regular meeting with Mrs. Bessie Longdon. A dainty luncheon was served. Visitors: Mrs. Lelia Allen, Mrs. Stella Wilson, Mrs. Nellie Caldwell and Mrs. Margaret Gaines. Mrs. Ruth Brown lost her brother. The club extends sympathy. Prizes awarded. First prize, Mrs. Anna Watkins; consolation, Mrs. Etta Davis. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lennie Lyons, 2110 E. 13th Street. Mrs. Stokes, the proprietor of the Emelen shop, left Monday for a few days visit on business in St. Louis, Mo. Miss Elsie M. Mountain who has been ill for the past week has returned to her desk at the X. W. C. A. --- Miss Beatrice Brackin returned this week from New York where she has been visiting her sister, Vera Brockins of "Show Boat". * * * Mrs. Billy Smith entertained the Neighborhood Club Saturday evening. After a delicious lucheon "500" was played. Pauletta Smith captured the prize, having the highest score. Mrs. Ethel Gordan, charming and comely wife of Dr. Gordan of Chicago, and Miss Rosalind Nelson, Liberty Life Insurance representative, were the invited guests. * * * The Misses Victoria and Della Newsome, the usual charming hostesses, entertained The "Clipper"-"Cirbor Vitae" bridge tournament Saturday evening at THE FILM MAKES A SUCCESS IN THEATRE ADELAIDE HALL, whom folks come from far and near to see in the "Blackbirds of 1928." the beautiful residence of Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Chapman of Brooklyn. A delicious dinner was served in courses and enjoyed by all present. Miss Viola Robinson of the "Clipper" group scored highest and Mrs. Theo. Clay led the "Arbor Vitae". * * * The Gracco Art Club, composed of fashionable matrons of Greater Kansas City, was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. M. E. Dougherty, 1507 Woodland Avenue, in her beautifully decorated home. The Christmas decorations of holly wreaths and bells were carried out throughout the house, and to add to the Xmas spirit, the hostess served delicious "egg nogg" which made things appear even prettier. Miss Rosa Jones, President of the City Federation, was present and made some very inspiring remarks to the Club. She also thanked the Club for its hearty cooperation in making the "Thanksgiving Cheer Visit" to the Old Folks Home a wonderful success. After the routine of business "500" was played. Mrs. McClain won first prize, Mrs. L. H. Norwood, second prize, while Miss Cora Ramey was well pleased with a clever booby prize. A delicious luncheon was served as follows: Roast capon with tamala dressing, twice baked sweet potatoes with pineapple and marshmallow filling, ripe olives, hot rolls, cake and wine. Twenty-three members were present. The guests were Mesdames Rosa Jones, Fowler Mattingly, H. C. Jones, L. H. Norwood, O. D. Pyles, Charles W. Garrett, Trotter, H. O. Eblon and Margaret Day. --- Mr. Albert Goines of New York City left Thursday night for Florida after a very pleasant stay in Kansas City. He has been the "honorce" of a whole "gang" of parties night after night. Due to the "Flu" epidemic, the fair and charming co-eds are home early for the holidays, many of the universities having closed a week earlier than usual. They are the Misses Anna Jean McCampbell, Willa Pullum, Katherine Dxion, the Caldwell girls and many others. --- Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hubbell, 2023 Highland Avenue, have as their guest for the winter, Mrs. Hubbell's niece, Miss Ruth Todd of Washington, D. C. * * * Mrs. Fredericka Perry, the charming wife of Dr. J. E. Perry, who has been visiting in the East since May, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Perry is the grand-niece of the late Frederick Douglas. While away she visited Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other eastern cities. On her way home she stopped over in St. Louis a few days to visit with her son, Dr. E. B. Perry who is an interne in the city hospital there. "Chickie" Seaback Merely Blinked Playing in the Eastern States pocket billiards championship tourney at Louie Kreuter's,49th Street east of Broadway, James Evans, World's Colored Champion, gave his pallid faced opponents something to think about. In a match game against Chick Seaback, long known as one of the steadiest players in the racket, our 'Jim' literally ran the cover off the best regulation 5x10 championship table in the city, finishing his match against Seaback with an unfinished run of an even hundred. Anxious to see just how many balls the handsome Evans would click off before he missed, the audience and assembled players requested that he continue his run until he missed. With a stroke worthy of a Taberski or a Greenleaf, Evans continued to click off ivories with monotonous regularity until he had registered the great mark of 135. It was his way of answering certain critics who feel that colored players as a whole, lack the competitive spirit and the poise so necessary in all games of the green cloth. During the hour that it took Evans to accomplish this remarkable run, Seaback merely blinked and looked at the string in utter amazement and bewilderment. In Chick's mind the thought must have run rampant,—"Who is this I am playing, Ralph Greenleaf or a close relation of his," and other thoughts quite as disturbing. LAWRENCE C. INGRAM NEW FUNERAL HOME Service Will Always Be Of The Highest Standard Very Moderate Prices Will Prevail. Your Inspection Invited 232 West 135th Street LAWRENCE C. INGRAM At Your Service Autos for Hire Notary Public ESTWICK BROS. Undertakers & Embalmers LADY ATTENDANT 158 West 136th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone Bradhurst 0259 44 St. Felix Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone Nevins 0669 Office Tel. Harlem 4334 Res. 250S 7th Ave., Apt. 2 Tel. Bradhurst 3890 THOS. H. KIRTON LICENSED EMBALMER FUNERAL DIRECTOR 89 WEST 134th ST.. NEW YORK SANTAL MIDY CAPSULES Night Bladder Weakness or Kidney Pains of the Aged Relieved promptly with genuine Santal Midy Effective-Harmless On the COLLEGE AMPUS Howard University The bill amending an act to incorporate Howard University which passed the House during the last session of Congress was passed by the Senate last Monday without debate and was signed by President Coolidge on Thursday. Senator Trammell, of Florida, put forth an effort to have the bill rescinded. His motion was overruled by a vote of 55 to 14. The legislation is a result of years of persistent endeavor on the part of friends of the University in both Houses of Congress, two Presidents of Howard University and the Secretary-Treasurer. The effect of the legislation will be to remove the possibility of the practice on the part of Democratic representatives to have the item stricken out in the House on a point of order, based upon the fact that there was no law authorizing the appropriation to Howard University as a private institution. The item has always been restored to the Appropriations Bill by the Senate. * * * The Department of Commerce and Finance received a great boost during the past week, with Dean A. Wellington Taylor of the New York Graduate School of Business Administration, as its guest. Dean Taylor came to the University under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce and the invitation of Professors Jesse Lewis and Alonzo Bohannon, both of whom are graduates of New York University and former students of Dean Taylor. * * * In connection with the Thanksgiving game between Lincoln and Howard Universities the Board of Athletic Control conducted a unique window display contest. The idea of the contest was suggested by Glenwood Jones, president of the Student Council, and sponsored by the Board of Athletic Control. Several merchants in the vicinity of the Griffith Stadium signified their acceptance of the invitation to enter the contest. The basis of award was color, arrangement of material in window and appropriateness of material used. The judges were Mr. William O. Walker, Editor of the Washington Tribune, Mr. West A. Hamilton, publisher of the Washington Sentinel, and Professor James V. Herring. Head of the Department of Art at Howard University. The contest, conducted from November 24 to December 1, consisted of goods attractively arranged and set off by the colors of Howard or Lincoln or of both institutions. The first prize, a blue ribbon, accompanied by Ten Dollars in gold, has been awarded to the Lantern Gift Shop, 1340 U Street, N. W. The second prize, a red ribbon, and Five Dollars in gold, has been awarded to the Maxwell Book Shop, 2018 Georgia Avenue, N. W., and the third prize consisting of a white ribbon and Two Dollars and a Half in gold, was won by the Pandora Gift Shop, 1023 U Street, N. W. \* \* \* In keeping with the custom, inaugurated by Dr. Emmett J. Scott several years ago, the football squad was tendered a banquet Saturday night. Speakers presented, included representatives of the Board of Trustees, Alumni, Board of Athletic Control, and squad. After presenting the luminaries the lesser lights were brought into play in Dean Holmes' tribute to the scrubs. scrubs. Coach West received a great ovation. HOWARD UNIVERSITY lost the opening game of the basketball season, Friday night, to the Baltimore Athenians, with a score of 20-40. The game was played in the Albert Auditorium at Baltimore and was very much better than the score indicates. Taylor, Howard's center, slipped through a score from the floor at the opening of the game. A pair by Powell and a single by Sheffey and Baskerville gave the Athenians an advantage of 8-2. The gap was closed up when Taylor scored a pair and Wood a single. 1 "HOP" HUBBARD, sensational playing Captain of the crack Rockland Big Five, who meet Belmont Five New Years Night at Rockland Palace. Todd and Wood both scored, making it a tie of 10 all. Todd then scored two goals in rapid succession for the Athenians. At the start of the second half, Todd registered a fine field goal, with one by Jackson, Baskerville, and Sheffey, followed with a score by Wood. Beasley was substituted at center for Taylor. Nothing happened until Sheffey and Baskerville began their fast play with Wodo, Hinton, and Beasley moving up for Howard. Howard was guilty of only one foul during the entire game, with 8 for the Athenians. Howard made only one out of 8 tries from the foul line with the Athenians missing their only chance. Beasley, Taylor, and Wood were Howard's shining lights with Todd, Sheffey, and Baskerville starring for the Athenians. Line-up: Howard Position Athenians Howard R.F. Sheffey Robinson L.F. Baskerville Taylor C. Hackett Hinton L.G. Lawson Harris R.G. Todd Substitutions: Beasley for Taylor, Williams for Harris, Jackson for Lawson. Referee, Gibson. Time-keeper, Wright. EMORY B. SMITH, Director. The S. S. Y. C. Basketball League Opened Saturday ON Saturday, December 15th the Sunday School, "Y," Church Basketball League opened with Mother Zion Cubs playing the St. Mark's Cubs on the latter's court and the Y. M. C. A. Cubs playing Abyssinian Cubs at Abyssinian. The schedule of the remaining games are as follows: December 22nd—"L" Jrs. & Unlimited at Abyssinian; Mother Zion Jrs. at St. Marks. January 5th—St. Marks Cubs at "Y"; Abyssinian Jrs. at Mother Zion. January 12th—St. Marks Jrs. & Unlimited at "Y"; Abyssinian Jrs. at Mother Zion. January 19th—Abyssinian Cubs at St. Marks; "Y" Cubs at Mother Zion. January 26th—Abyssinian Jrs. & Unlimited at St. Marks; "Y" Jrs. at Mother Zion. February 2nd—Abyssinian Cubs at "Y"; St. Marks Cubs at Mother Zion. February 9th—Abyssinian Jrs. & Unlimited at "Y"; St. Marks Jrs. at Mother Zion. February 16th—"Y" Cubs at St. Marks; Mother Zion Cubs at Abyssinian. February 23rd—"Y" Jrs. & Unlimited at St. Marks; Mother Zion at Abyssinian. March 2nd—St. Marks Cubs at Abyssinian; Mother Zion Cubs at "Y." March 9th—St. Marks Jrs. & Unlimited at Abyssinian; Mother Zion at "Y." Anyone desiring information regarding this League may communicate with Mr. Horatio Hill. 132 West 138th Street; Miss Louise Congo, Mother Zion Church; Mrs. J. Ida Jiggetts, St. Marks Church and Mr. William C. Anderson, Jr. Y. M. C. A. The Speed Boys to Meet Y.M.D. On Saturday evening, December 22nd the Speed Boys from the newly organized Columbus Hill House, West 63rd Street will meet the Y. M. D. in what should be a very spectacular and interesting game of basketball. Supporting them on this bill will be the Comache Cubs vs. the "Y" Midgets and the Pontiac Cubs vs. "Y" Cubs. The public is invited to witness these stellar attractions. Hutto Defeats Dunbar High THE fast Hutto Junior High football team of Bainbridge, Ga., played one of the most exciting games of the season last Monday.' The Dunbar High boys played fiercely, but were outclassed by the Hutto team. Captain L. M. Harris and his famous quartet backfield did brilliant work, while Bryant. Hutto's high and mighty plunging fullback crushed the Dunbar line. Stubbs, Hutto's line played brilliantly at guard, while Rambo and Taylor charged fiercely at tackle. Smith played his best at center and Goins and Jackson did great at the ends. The line up for 1928—Harris (Capt.), quarterback, Smith, center; Nelson, half-back; Bryant, full-back; Goins, end; Stubbs, guard; Rambo, tackle; Taylor, tackle; King, guard; Mayo, center; Guy, half-back; Puge, tackle; and Cooper, guard. Santa Says For the Ideal Gift, give a subscription to the INTER-STATE TATTLER. Harlem's Smartest Pictorial Weekly. For the Ideal Gift, give a subscription to the INTER-STATE TATTLER. Harlem's Smartest Pictorial Weekly. THE NEW YORKER TED YATES, popular young sports and theatrical writer, who will attend the Morgan College Athenians' basket ball game in Baltimore this Friday night Lee Wins; Gets Draw Canada Lee, one of the most popular boxers since the passing of Panama Joe Gans, was the victim of an unjust decision last Saturday night. The former Salem Crescent amateur who has proven as big a sensation among the paid performers as he was among the medal winners, whipped Vince Dundee thoroughly—but the judges couldn't see it that way and voted for a draw. However it was a splendid moral victory for Lee, and he ought to be in line for a garden shot in the near future. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Omegas, Kappas and Sigma Gammas to Convene at Indianapolis LIVING up to its long established reputation of being the world's greatest convention city of its size, Indianapolis, capitol of Hoosierdom, is going itself one better this Christmas in attracting to its confines the delegate sand friends of Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities and the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, who will assemble here from the 26th to the 31st to hold their separate annual conventions. Last year an invitation was extended all Greek letter societies to hold their 1928 sessions in this city at the same time, suggesting the possible outgrowth of a union of all the Greeks, a Pan-Hellenic, so to speak. All did not accept the invitation, but indications are that some whose conventions will not meet here, will send committees to sit in on such joint sessions likely to be held as may have for their object the consummation of the allied Greek societies idea. Numbered among these are Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta sororities, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma fraternities. --- Some five hundred or more visitors are affected. Each convening group will hold its convention separately, Omega holding forth in the beautiful new home of the Mme. C. J. Walker Mfg. Co. with its up-to-the-minute facilities for convention entertainment; Kappa utilizing the many conveniences of the Senate Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A., possessing incidentally the largest membership in the country; and the Sigma girls will occupy the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. Several joint entertainments are planned by the local chapters, notably a grand ball on Thursday evening, December 27th at Tomlinson Hall, and a public mass meeting Sunday afternoon, December 30th at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The usual closed banquets, smokers, dances, etc., will be held, thus permitting brothers and sisters "in the bond" to enjoy, the intimate and frank out-of-session discussion of matters affecting the future welfare of their particular fraternal group. This tradition has been preserved and whatever else may result from the Indianapolis meeting. Pan-Hellenic, or what not, each group convening will have held its own meeting; tackled and disposed of its own problems separately and independently. No end of dances, receptions, teas, house parties, luncheons, etc., have been planned by non-participating fraters and individuals to the end that every day, aye, almost every hour of the week will be chock full of something or some place to go. Indeed Hoosier hospitality will exert itself in opening the race's finest homes, hotels, halls, cafes, etc., etc., to make the college men and women, the cream of the race, who find their way to within our gates these five days, realize that it is no idle boast that Hoosiers. Indianapolitans, are synonymous with big hearted hospitality. Olympia A. C.—Kid Chocolate vs. Pancho Dencio, ten rounds; Vincent Sireci vs. Jimmy Watts; Tony Leto vs. Ernie Rosini, Gilbert Castillo Vs. Freddy Yattanzio, Nick Antonelli vs. Vincent Morris, six rounds each; Solly Kreiger vs. Joe Kingler, four rounds.