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Happy New Year VOL. IV. NO. 52. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1928 ```markdown ``` Small's Paradise 2294½ 7th Ave. S. W. Cor. 135th St. For Reservations, Phone Audubon 0001 and 0002 DANCING ENTERTAINMENT DINING Charlie Johnson's Paradise Ten WITH A SNAPPY ALL-STAR REVUE Two Shows Nightly—12 o'clock and 2 A. M. Principal, Willie Jackson, Variety Trio, St. Clair Dotson, Maxie Maxwell, Clark Monroe, Sammy Greene, Jazzbo Hilliard, Team—Chocolate Topsey and Eva Joyce and Rookle, McClain Sister, Dancing Twins, Octavia Sumler, Mattle Hite, Bea Footes, Maud Woodson, Revue Girls—Mable Nichols, Carmen Lopez, Dorothy Turner, Violet Fisher, Eva Bradley, Peggy Sheppard, Ollie Schoonfeld, Estella Finley. The Best in Chinese and American Foods Served Edwin Smalls, Prop. Jimmy Sampson, Sec'y Jimmy Ashe, Mgr. ALL ROADS LEAD TO Rosebud Tea Room 102 West 136th Street Under Personal Supervision of Mrs. Carrie O. 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University 3620-1 C AWAY FROM HOME ROCKLAND New York City in each room—Immaculately Clean, —Special rates, Daily or Weekly. CHAS. J. JONES, Prop. The Interstate Jattler Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 2296 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y. Phone: Edgecombe 6661. Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878. Subscription rate $3.50 per year. Vol. IV. No. 52. Friday, Dec. 28, 1928 Watch Us Grow Bigger and Better Each Week During 1929 abortive attempts have been made to establish these institutions of social amenity, but so far none of them has been successful. We hope at least one first class club will be among the going concerns of the community before the end of 1929. HARLEM, like the rest of Christendom, is closing the books for 1928. It would be pleasant to think of the coming year as a brand new ledger, with all the pages blank, waiting to receive new and better accounts with life than the items recorded in the year that is passing out. But the files of 1928 contain much unfinished business which must be carried forward into 1929. Many of the accounts of the old year must be carried forward in red. A group of colored post office clerks are making an effort to organize for the betterment of race members employed in that branch of Government service. They have organized the United Postal League. The object of this organization is not to promote social intercourse by giving dances and parties. Its aim is to remove some of the obstacles which prevent colored men in the postal service from advancing according to merit. The Jewish and Catholic clerks have welfare organizations of this kind and the colored clerks have observed how they help their members advance in the service. The community should give the postal employees loyal support and help them build up a strong organization during the coming year. We shall not attempt a complete audit of the community's balance sheet at this time, but here are a few of the deficits we hope to see wiped out before 1930: Negro business, except in the real estate field, is in a perilous condition. The tidal wave of chain store operation threatens to engulf our grocery and drug stores, and only a miracle or the shrewdest kind of business acumen can save them from extinction. Let us hope that our business men will see the feasibility of co-operative merchandising, the remedy which has saved independent white retailers from bankruptcy. These are only a few of the things we hope the community will give thought to during the New Year. Let us have more accounts closed in black at the end of 1929. The social life of Harlem is sadly in need of a town club for women and one for men. We also need a country club for both sexes. Several The Solution ::: By Edgar M. Grey A Harlem Society: Sex—Marriage RECENTLY a woman lay dying in one of the local hospitals, with a bullet wound in her abdomen. She had been shot by an angry and stupid husband—twice that day, in the lower regions of her chest. It was the culmination of a long series of jealous machinations on his part, and a love affair between her and a young man who was lodging in her husband's home. The husband who was brought before her at her bedside broke down bitterly and wept. He asked her forgiveness, and she gave it. This brings us to the point of our story. Colored women are no different to other women—they love, hate, and achieve with love as the compelling motive. But a distinction should be made here, between the urge to love and the urge for sex satisfaction. * * * In all ages man, thinking himself master of women, has laid down certain standards which are his—they are the result of his peculiar thinking; they are reasons, of the most absurd nature why women should refrain from following the desires of her emotional nature, and conform to the old possessive instinct in man. Man with his triumphal conceit has convinced himself that, woman's nature—so far as sex was concerned was, different to himself—he had the right and the might to go out and to become attached to any number of women that, he was able to abide with; he was even liable to have children by them; he could squander away his time, with them and even his money, bringing poverty to his home; but his wife did not even dare to look in the direction of even so mean a man person as the man servant in the home. THELMA SAMPSON, a Daughter of the God's is she and most divinely Fair. Statuesque,—comely brownskin vision of loveliness, featured in the beauty chorus of "Showboat". She is a former Baltimore society girl, and typifies the beauty indigenous to the Mound City. * * * As a result he has by controlling the organs of public opinion and education—such as newspapers. books; the making of the laws, etc., bound women to these standards which were of his own making, and he has committed ... Entries In Red .... of Christendom, is in 1928. It would be the coming year as a pages blank, waiter accounts with life the year that is pass-8 contain much un-just be carried for the accounts of the forward in red. Complete audit of the this time, but here hope to see wiped the real estate field, the tidal wave of chain engulf our grocery a miracle or the acumen can save hope that our busi-ility of co-operative which has saved in bankruptcy. sadly in need of a for men. We also both sexes. Several abortive attempts these institutions none of them has least one first class concerns of the 1929. A group of coloring an effort to o race members em-mentment service. Postal League. It is not to promote dances and parties of the obstacles with the postal service merit. The Jewish fare organizations clerks have observers advance in should give the p and help them bu during the coming. These are only the community wi New Year. Let u in black at the en- By Edgar M. Grey murder and all sorts of crimes in the effort to maintain them. But the modern woman, like her ancient sister, has looked with contempt—and sometimes pity upon these operations of her husband's vanity and conceit; she has simply gone out and selected the man that she wanted, and enjoyed herself with him. The present revolt of the women, black, white and all colors, against the standards of morals which man had imposed upon her, is in harmony with similar revolts of ancient times. * * * So that, today Harlem is hardly without a single woman whose ego—sex desires are not being met with, in the welter of man's consequent confusion. At times he goes to the law courts seeking remedies against domestic practices on the part of the wife which, he has long ago practiced without the slightest thought of either the health or happiness of his wife who remained pining at home for his love. The modern Harlem woman, in order to make her efforts in sex satisfaction more practicable has organized all sorts of societies which, demand her attention away from home, and give to her ample opportunity to meet the "sweet boys" in harmnoy with her sex desires, without any bother of explaining to friend husband where she had spent the evening or the sunny portions of the day. * * * The only complications are involved when, stupid "lovers" imagine that, because a woman enjoys sexual companionship with them that she is in love with them; this is an error of the worst kind. Sexual satisfaction is not always the basis of love. For instance, there are women who are actually in love with their husbands who are not fond of sexual association with their husbands. This is usually the cause of those triangles between married women, lovers and their male sweeties. Love is based upon many other things than sex association between human beings—husbands and wives. We give it as our judgment that if the race of Harlem male lovers would remember that a sensible distinction exists between --- --- joy of sex association, and the state of mind called love, hundreds of disappointed lovers, male and female, could go on enjoying the companionship which grows out of mutual sex satisfaction for almost a lifetime. There are several types of married women; there are those whose desire for association with men other than their husbands is based not entirely upon the desire for sex satisfaction, but upon the extreme satisfaction of the vanity and triumph which springs from being constantly surrounded and flattered by men. Dr. Hope Attends National Interracial Conference DR. JOHN HOPE, President of Morehouse College, left Atlanta on Monday for New York to attend a meeting of the Foreign Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association. From there he went to Washington, D. C., where he was one of the principal speakers at the National Interracial Conference. His address, which came on the evening of December 17, was on "Educational Achievement and Needs of the Negro." He has also been asked to take part in a conference which will consider the advisability of making a study of the Negro Church. Dr. Hope's interest and activity in interracial affairs have long been evident. He was one of a selected group invited to attend an Interracial Conference held at Yale University in December, 1927; and in 1928 went to Jerusalem as a delegate to the World Missionary Conference. The sale of Christmas Seals is conducted only once each year during the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. But the work they support continues the year 'round to aid the sick and protect the well. Buy as many Christmas Seals as you can. The Seal is a pretty picture of a ship with sails unfurled against a background of blue. We resolve in 1929 The image shows a person lying on their back with their head resting on a surface. The individual appears to be in a relaxed or sleeping position, with their arms folded and legs bent. The background is dark and indistinct, making it difficult to discern any specific details. The image shows a person in a dark outfit, possibly a performer or a character, standing in front of a screen with a blurred background. The person's face is partially visible, and they appear to be looking at something off-camera. The image is quite dark, with no distinguishable features. "Something tells me that we are going to get along immensely," WM. A. CLAYTON, JR., and KATHERINE NOISETTE in a scene from Oscar Micheaux's "THE WAGES OF SIN". THE DANCE OF THE DAY PAUL and THELMA MEERES, "Appollo and Diana—Gog and Magog" of the amusement world, who send a message of New Year's greeting to their host of friends and admirers from CONNIE'S INN. PAUL and THELMA MEERES, "Appollo and Diana—Gog and Magog" of the amusement world, who send a message of New Year's greeting to their host of friends and admirers from CONNIE'S INN. BERNIA AUSTIN Chairman of the committee which is sponsoring the card tournament and dance at the Savoy Ballroom Saturday afternoon to raise funds for the Utopia Neighborhood clubhouse Bridges; Night on Ways Unknown Has Fallen by Griffes; Dream Valley and Love's Philosophy by Quilter, and a fourth of Negro Spirituals—Done Foun' My Los' Sheep, arranged by Johnson; De Gospel Train, arranged by Burleigh; Dere's No Hidin' Place Down Dere and Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child, arranged by Brown. Marian Anderson, contralto, assisted by William L. King at the piano, will be presented in her first New York Recital this season following her triumphont European Tour, at Carnegie Hall on Sunday evening, December 30, 1928. Her program includes a group of French songs—recitative and Arla from "Dido and Aeneas", "When I am laid in earth," by "Purcell; Cia il Sole del Gange", by Scarlatti; "Plaisir d'Amour", by Martini; "Air de Lia" from "La'Enfant Prodigue", by Debussy, another of German—Der Zwerg, Wiegenlied by Schubert; Zuelignung by Strauss; Frulhlingsnacht by Schumann and Die Allmacht by Shubert; a third of English—Oh, That It Were So by Eta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Lambda and Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity held their annual winter prom, Tuesday evening at the Renaissance Casino. Soft, very soft, lights added a new charm to the Casino, the singing of the Alpha hymn lent its collegiate air and the The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person's profile, but no identifiable features or text can be discerned. MAYME L. BRIGGS, Chairman of the Christmas Cheer Committee, who gave out baskets to the needy poor at the 369th Regiment Armory Monday morning. MAYME L. BRIGGS, Chairman of the Christmas Cheer Committee, who gave out baskets to the needy poor at the 369th Regiment Armory Monday morning. THE LIFE OF MARY C. MAYER OLLIE McDONALD. popular society matron of the "Lone Star" State (Texas) who will visit New York again in January to purchase a wardrobe for her trip to Europe in the Spring. Mrs. McDonald resided here about four years ago and New York is always pleased with her visits. Largest Social Event of the Season CARD PARTY AND MATINEE DANCE AT SAVOY BALLROOM SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 29th, from 1:30 until 7 P. M. BENEFIT OF UTOPIA NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB Friday, December 28, 1928 fraters doing the Baccoci completed the spell. An honest-to-goodness party. In the crush were the Howard Beardens, Harry Austins, Norman Cottons, Paul Collinses, Frank Thomases, Fitz Howells, Stella Johnstone, Iolanthe Sidney, Caska Bonds, the D. Wileyes of Orange, Dr. Wm. Riley, the J. C. Thomases, Al Roane, E. O. Austin, the F. E. Millers, Lucien Browns, Wiley Wilsons, Allen Dingle, Ethel Gardiner, the George Dyetts, the Aulie Maynards, Dr. Frank Allen, the Housons, Dr. Alexander of Newark, Dr. M. McCowan, Dr. Chester Chin, Ruth Cantwell, Dr. J. H. N. Jones, the Ashlys and Felix Weirs. OLLIE McDONALD. popular so- State (Texas) who will visit N purchase a wardrobe for her trip. McDonald resided here about fo- always pleased with her visits. The Mackintoshes dished Noel and Wassail at their apartment last Saturday night. The Wassail began at nine but with the Noel and everything it's hard to say just when it all ended. Drinks (and they were plentiful) were absolutely one-third Noel, one-third Wassail, and one-third gin. And we did break down. * * * Edward Perry is that way about Chicago. "Having a grand time out here. Chicago is really tight like that. Porgy moved to St. Louis Sunday." A rotten Christmas break. * * * For the cleverest of dialogue and the most intriguing of plots don't miss the High Road at the Fulton. As I understand it, the Dillinghams present each year a play for the highbrows and High Road is the offering for this season. It is a marvel. *** Dr. Godfrey Nurse got in ahead of the rush and gave the cleverest of parties last Thursday night. Very informal, very intimate, and very elegant. We sat around a long banquet table that looked like Christmas, itself—snowy white Santas, bright red favors, Largest Social Event CARD PARTY AND AT SAVOY B SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER BENEFIT OF UTOPIA N cute little monkeys that were filled with perfume, trick dogs that stuck out their tongues and tails at you, red baskets of nuts and candies, fancy paper caps and of course oodles of sandwiches, patties, French ice cream and cakes, and liquids that made the fascinating Clarence Tisdale sing and sing, Jimmy Thomas laugh and laugh and Laurence Brown stand under the mistletoe. But cleverest of all were the place cards—original rhymes, done, I suspect, by the doctor himself, and illustrated. Harriet Shad Butcher's was all about her culture; Ethel Gardner's had a big, brown-eyed Susan in the corner and ended "Ethel's a wow, society matron of the "Lone Star" New York again in January to go to Europe in the Spring. Mrs. four years ago and New York is she's my weakness now." Gordon Dingle's had a wise crack about a thin lawyer; Harry Austin's told of his art of appraising; mine had a "mike" on it; and so it went. Each guest had to read his and the applause and raspberries followed. A gay party, the kind you love and dream over all the next day. * * * Mrs. Lottie Rowe entertained a host of friends at a birthday party on last Tuesday evening that will be long remembered. It was a most elaborate affair and all left wishing that birthdays were more frequent. Among those present were Mrs. Eugene Swift, Mr. Otto Steadman, Mr. Walter I. Reid, Reid, Jr., Mrs. Jeanne Ramey, Mrs. T. A. Drayton, Mr. J. Caswell Reid, Mrs. Williette C. Rowe, Miss Hattie Winston, Mr. Gerald Ferguson and Mr. Haskins. * * * When the announcement was made on January 26, 1928, that a series of radio broadcasts to be known as the Negro Achievement Hours would go on the air from W A B C of the Atlantic Broadcasting Company, 115 West 57th Street in New York City, no one antici- ENT of the Season MATINEE DANCE BALLROOM NOBER 29th, from 1:30 until 7 P. M. NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB pated the interest that would follow so revolutionary a departure from ordinary radio presentation by and for colored persons. Prior to January, jazz bands, spirituals and blues were all that radio stations cared to offer their audiences. Occasionally some prominent person was permitted ten minutes and only after careful introduction and recommendation from some one friendly to the station. No particular effort was made to seek the opinions of race leaders, to give opportunities to artists or to offer broadcasting facilities equal to other groups. It will be to the everlasting credit to Mr. Arthur Clark, Station Director of W A B C, that new life was given racial effort and the breaking down of the bars of prejudice created a new understanding and an appreciation of worth. Mr. Clark was a classmate of the Hon. William H. Lewis at Harvard University. For the purpose of showing that appreciation and gratitude which so many persons have voiced after each weekly broadcast, a few men and women took it upon themselves to arrange for the 50th Anniversary, celebrating 50 weeks of consecutive broadcasting. This decision was reached only after a great many persons were asked if such an event would meet with the approval of the group. Words of encouragement came from all parts of the country. And so last November the first meeting of an organization committee took place at the Association of Trade and Commerce, 2370 Seventh Avenue in New York City, at which time plans were formulated to carry the project to a successful completion. The members of the committee are: Chairman, Benjamin F. Thomas, President Acme Mutual Taxpayers Liability Association; Treasurer, Noah D. Thompson, Business Manager, Opportunity; Program Directors—Mrs. Geraldyn Dismond, Managing Editor, Interstate Tattler; Joseph J. Boris, Editor, Who's Who in Colored America; Publicity Directors—Mrs. Bessye Bearden, New York Representative, Chicago Defender; L. Baynard Whitney, Amsterdam News; Alvin E. White, New York News; Attorney, H. Eustace Williams; Secretary, Miss Sarah Freeman. A descriptive circular was sent to persons who had either sponsored or appeared in the various Negro Achievement Hours, informing them of the forthcoming event and asking for contributions, so that proper expenses would be taken care of and to pay for the cost of presenting a work of art to the officials of the station. Bids were asked and received from various artists and after some sharp competition in the matter, the final award was made to Aaron Douglas, well known artist, and an original work of art depicting Racial Achievement is now being done in oil and will on January 11 be presented at the studios of W A B C . . . To further show appreciation a purse has been made up and will be presented to Bradford Browne, the station announcer, whose voice is so well known in many homes. Ceremonies will commence at 10 o'clock on the night of January 11, and will continue until 12 or later. Among prominent persons invited to be present who will speak on the subjects of interest to the radio audience are: Dr. W. G. Alexander, Achievement in Medicine; Eugene Jordan, Journalism; Eugene Kinckle Jones, Social Service work among Negroes; Harry H. Pace of Newark, N. J., Insurance; Anthony Overton and Charles C. Spaulding, Business; Alain Locke, Education; J. Finley Wilson, Fraternal Orders; Alexander F. Miller, College Fraternities. Each speaker will be allotted 5 minutes in which to make his presentation. A short sketch of his own achievements will be read over the radio. A musical program of the highest order will be offered to the radio audience and the artists will be selected from the individuals and groups who have appeared in previous Negro Achievement Hours. The sponsors of the previous hours are: W. C. Handy and family; Amsterdam News, Romeo L. Dougherty; Florence Mills Memorial and Jesse A. Shipp; Afro-American, Jamees Le Count Chestnut and Matt Henson; Upper Harlem Real Estate Board and Jno. M. Royall; National Urban League and Eugene Kinckle Jones; Victory Life Insurance Company and Anthony Overton; Opportunity and Charles S. John- CARNEGIE HALL SUNDAY EVENING, DEC. 30TH, AT 8:30 MARIAN ANDERSON GIFTED YOUNG COLORED CONTRALTO Steinway Piano son, Former Editor; Wilson Lamb; Lincoln University and Dr. W. S. Alexander; Northeastern Life Insurance Company and Harry Pace; Philadelphia Tribune and Eugene W. Rhodes, Editor; National Health Circle and Belle Davls; Intercollegiate Association; New York News and George W. Harris; J. Finley Wilson and Elks; Westchester Academy of Medicine; West Indian Committee of America, Dr. P. M. H. Savory and A. W. Malliet; Harlem Life Insurance Company; Washington Eagle and Robert Nelson; Interstate Tattler; Myrtle Anderson Howard League; National Crusader; Chicago Defender and Eugene Gordon; Negro Business League, Charles S. Spaulding; American and West Indian News and Maurice Hunter; Carlton Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A.; Mutual Taxpayers Liability Insurance Company (Acme); Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, George Hall and Stanley Douglas; Madame C. J. Walker Mfg. Co., and Mrs. Roberta Ole; Journalist Hour, Mrs. Geraldyn Dismond, Edgar Grey, L. Baynard Whitney and Alvin E. White; Mother A. M. E. Zion Choir, Mt. Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Choir, N. Y. Tuberculosis Association, Martin-Smith Music School, Dixon Music School and others. * * * I like good times and you like good times, we like good times when together; so we join the throng and we sing a song and have good times in all weather! Monday, December 17th, in the evening, just as expected—it had to pour! The weather was fierce, and I was fiercer. For this was the night of the Avon Tennis Club informal dance at the Renaissance Casino and I fain wouldst wear a gala dress. (As would befit an informal affair at any rate). The rain, however, could not keep me at home; so to the Casino we flew. We all enjoy the Renaissance, so why attempt to describe it all over again. The club members were on hand all decked out in tuxedos and each member wore a breast sash proclaiming him a member of this noble club. So far as I could see the members are really good looking lads, men and males at that. In spite of the rain, the dancers were there dressed in all their formal and informal glory, and enjoying themselves to boot. It was really a whoopee time we had. Streamers of all colors made up the decorations for the most part, and the place really did look beautiful with all of them hanging down and running all around, like a labyrinth-untangled, into which one gets caught and only has to tear his way to get through. Vernon Andrades and his orchestra always give the best that is in them where music is concerned. The pep of their music puts pep into the dancers. As usual the refreshment vendors were busy—very much so—and one could not turn around without encountering their grin and query—"Have a drink?" Jolly affair that. Hope they give another one soon and here's hoping that it won't rain next time. Though even if it fain must rain—the crowd will be there gala and all for all a' that. Long live the Avon Tennis Club. Caught dancing between flashes in the throng were: Skinny Washington, Bennie Riley, R. Smith, Everett Stone, A. Puruis, Clement Levine, Arthur Roach, Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Mr. Williams, Reid, Mapp, Cobb, Leroy Rodman, Willie Branch, Charles Lewis, Agatha Rudd, T. Waterman, Helen and Anne Douglas, and Clubs—Social Rounders, Unity Dramatic Club, Alliance Social Club, Equity Progressive, Bon Twig Girls, Social Circle and Non Nobis Solum Club. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Bryan announce the marriage of their sister—Edna Earle—to Mr. Abraham Benedict Comathiere on Thursday, December 20. Page Five Holiday Calendar Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24th The Bermuda Sporting Club—Renaissance Ballroom. The Clayton Demings—at Home. Christmas, Tuesday December 25th Breakfast with Bob Douglas. Cotton Club Boys Dance—Renaissance Casino. Omega and Phi Beta Sigma Basketball Game—Renaissance Casino. Social Rounders Club, Inc., Benefit for N. A. A. C. P.—Rockland Palace. Mrs. Ludie Smith—At home. Three Dukes—New Star Casino. Thursday, December 27th Pirates—Walker Studio. Two Bower 500 Club—Walker Studio. College Club—Bamboo Inn. Friday, December 28th Chicago Club of New York—Imperial Elks Auditorium. Club 13—Walker Studio. Ladles' Auxiliary to the Four F's Social Club—Unique Colony Club. Saturday, December 29th Utopia Card Tournament and Dance—Savoy Ballroom. Social Workers—Urban League. Workers' (Communist) Dance—Imperial Elks' Auditorium. Sunday, December 30th Marian Anderson Recital—Carnegie Hall. Whoopee Club Benefit Carbaret—Club Harlem. Monday, December 31st Ayoka—Walker Studio. 1928—Chicago Ill. The newly weds will be at home after February 1st, 252 West 149th Street, Apartment 49, New York City. * * * Lionel Licorish has taken Boston and the New England cities by storm which has resulted in a prolonged engagement in a number of New England cities. He was greeted by Governor Fuller of Massachusetts and given the gold seal of the Commonwealth at the State House and his appearances at the Kelth Albee Theatre brought high governmental and civic officials to introduce him at each performance. Following his speech at the Harry E. Burroughs Newsboys Foundation Club, where he was a guest of honor, the newles out of appreciation presented him with a fine hand bag on his last night in Boston. Harry E. Burroughs personally has contributed $1,000.00 to the New York Times Licorish Hero Fund, which is headed by the venerable Nathan Straus, the 82 year old Jewish philanthropist. Several churches and colored clubs are contributing to the Straus Hero Fund. The Charles Street A. M. E. Church of Boston is making a special contribution to this Hero Fund. Licorsh appeared in Providence last week at the Albee Theatre. Governor Case and Mayor Dunne greeted him on behalf of Rhode Island and Providence and the Governor presented him with the gold seal of the State. The What Cheer Tennis Club of Providence entertained him at a Christmas party Friday night and about 100 representative social leaders of Rhode Island were present. Contrary to rumors and unconfirmed reports, Licorish under the management of George H. Caldwell, a Negro, who has been connected with E. F. Albee of the Keith Albee Orpheum Vaudeville Corporation for 20 years. Mr. Caldwell is well known in Harlem for his numerous midnight benefit shows and Licorish could hardly wish for a more experienced manager. IE HALL DEC. 30TH, AT 8:30 IAN RSON EVERY year just before Christmas, the "Comus" Club formal dance, is looked forward to as the social event of the season. We think, however, the one on Friday evening, December 21st at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, surpassed all former ones, in brilliancy. The beautiful interior of the Academy ballroom, with its hangings of gold, brocade, and mellow amber lights furnished a fitting background for the gorgeous gowns of the pretty women, and full dress of the men. LEARN A PROFESSION Are you capable of making enough money whereby you can seen become financially independent— — OR — Are you a "Wage Slave" who works hard making others rich and センハル One hundred and thirty students, many of whom were formerly stenographers, nurses, dress makers, and school teachers, have been graduated from this school since the first of the year. Classes Afternoons and Evenings—Enter Anytime PAY AS YOU LEARN DIPLOMAS AWARDED POSITIONS ALWAYS OPEN Call or write Among those noted in the gathering of about five hundred were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cornielson. Mrs. Susan Mr. John Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Pollard Ryan, Mrs. William Pague, Dr. and Mrs. Albert Reed, Dr. and Cohen Johnston, Mr Gilbert Anderson, Mrs. George Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Travis, Mr. Norman Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Daniels, Mr. Joseph Jeffers, Miss Margaret Burrill, Mr. Stafford Motley, Miss Florence Preston, Miss Lila Jeffers, Mr. Kenneth Wibecan, Mrs. George Wibecan, Miss Eleanor Wibecan, Mr. and Mr. C. Monte, Mrs. Dora Spence Jackson, Miss Hortense Coleman, Mr. John Bossell, Mr. Malcolm Johnston, Mrs. Cora C. Horne, Seaton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, Mr. Alexander Gatewood, Miss Frances Mr. Charles Moore, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. P. Evon Thorne, Jr., Miss Vesta Atkinson, Miss Evelyn Burrill, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Burrill, Mr. George W. Burrill, Jr., Mrs. Catherine Barre Williams, Mr. Emory Moore, Dr. and Mrs. William R. Granger, Mr. Malcolm Fulcher, Mr. and Mrs. Emile Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. B. Gant, Mrs. Margaret Chestnut, Mr. and Mrs. James Harris, and Mrs. William Carrington, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Rozier L. Johnston, Mr. Mrs. E. Carrington, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Hudnell, Mr. William G. Holly, Mr. and Mrs. B. MacDougal, Mr. Harold MacDougal Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Elzy, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Campbell, Miss Gwendolyn Beekman, Mr. Alfred Miller, Mr. and Mr. J. Hoffman Woods, Miss Lucille Woods, Miss Hazel Thomas, Mr. Horace Porter, Mrs. Daisy Pagree Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jensen, Miss Mena Downing, Mr. and Mrs. --- Frank Downing, Miss Constance Willis, Dr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Burke Horne, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Price.. I cant remember anyone else. There were so many there. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Cohen Johnston of East 5th St. Brooklyn, entertatined, Saturday evening, Dec. 22nd. at their beautiful home, in horor of their sister, Miss Iona Johnston. Among the Johnston's guests were Misses Sedella Ten Eyck, Mary Coleman, Vesta Atkinson, Hortense Coleman, Rae Hastings, Mildred Taylor, J. Scott, Portia Jacobs, Frances Seaton, Jean Simon. Also Curle Montero, Malcolm Johnston, Emory Moore, John Bossell, Evon Thorne, Benjamin Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Rozier Johnston, Barrett Johnson "Sandy" Brown, Paul Coleman, Malcolm Fulcher, "Crudy" Whiting and others. (I use the fellows nick-names because I don't know their real ones. I asked one of them what was his right name and he told me he didn't have one.) This Copy Is Dedicated to the "Gays" of Brooklyn, New York, by Their Friend VESTA ATWINSON, secretary of the "Gays"—called the "sweetest" and "lovely eyes" girl of the "Gays"—five feet, very cute, an artist, sister of JOHN ATWINSON, page EVON THORNE. MARGARET E. BURRILL—known as "Peggy"—Franklin K. Lane student, member of the "Gays", most popular hostess in the "gang", five feet, awfully cute, but rather temperamental, The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person in a dark setting, possibly indoors. The individual is facing the camera, and their face is partially visible. Due to the low resolution and blurry quality, no specific details can be discerned about the person or the environment. "Sounds, strange and mysterious, floating up from below" J. HOMER TUTT and ETHEL SMITH in The House of Mystery, a stirring scene from Oscar Micheaux's "THE BROKEN VIOLIN." best chum, HORTENSE COLEMAN, page JOHN KING. MARY COLEMAN—Maxwell Training school-five feet one, light brown hair, brown eyes, very pretty, popularly known around town, member of "Nonchalants". best chum. MARIAN "Sounds, strange and mysterious J. HOMER TUTT and ETHAN Mystery, a stirring scene from Os VIOLIN." JOHNSTON, sister of PAUL COLEMAN. MARIAN MONTERO JOHNSON— "most beautiful girl in Brooklyn"—five meet, golden brown hair, grey eyes, Adelphi Academy, Pi Delta Phi Sorority, married to Cohen Johnston, mother of Baby Donald Johnston, sister of CURLE MONTERO, cousin of JEAN SIMON, best chum, MARY COLEMAN, member of "Nonchalants". HORTENSE COLEMAN—best looking girl of the "Gays"—vice-president of the "Gays", Bushwich student, fond of sports, especially basketball, marvelous dancer, page CHARLES MOORE, best chum, MARGARET BURRILL. IRIS VIOLET WILSON—five feet three—Indian color beautiful black hair, really sweet and adorable, member of the "Gays", sister of ELSIE AND OECIL WILSON, page CLEMENT BROWNE. VELMA M. GADSON-president of the "Gays"—Girls' High senior, violinist, most popular girl of the gang, lovable and sweet personality, lovely speaking voice, long hair, her eyes express words left unsaid, page HUGH RANDOLPH, WILL DOAR, and EVON THORNE. FRANCES SEATON—young fair, sweet, tall and pretty—she's a girl I'd never forget, Franklin K. Lane student, formerly of New York, page JOSEPH JEFFERS and BARRET JOHNSON. ELSIE GRACE LEE WILSON—win some miss—scarcely passed eighteen, dimple in each cheek, doesn't talk too much because she wants to get ahead, swell dancer, page JOHN BOSSELL, JOHN ATWINSON, MALCOLM FULCHER and OTHERS, member of the "Gays". EVELYN BURILL—quiet, demure, old-fashion girl type knows how to cook and keep house, member of the "Gays". perhaps she has no one to page now, but it won't be long be- us, floating up from below" — EEL SMITH in The House of Oscar Micheaux's "THE BROKEN cause when they decide to marry, SHE'S THEIR TYPE (!?!) MAYBE. IRMA DOAR—Maxwell Training School—Irma is very sweet and very smart, a rare combination around these parts, member of the "Gays". JOHN ATKINSON—class A—president of the "Fratelle" club, an artist, mighty fine dancer, liked by all, John is that good-natured, happy go lucky type of man, page MARGAET BURRILL and HORTENSE COLEMAN. Blessing on thee little dame, Bareback girl with knees the same; With thy rolled down silken hose, And thy short transparent clothes; And they red lips reddened more, HAWAIIAN SYSTEM OF SCALP and HAIR CULTURE Reg. U. S. Patent Office By the thousands daily, OUR women are happily discovering that Hawaiian Treatments meet the particular requirements of their scalp and hair better than anything else they have ever used. Our Greatest Desire Is to Serve You. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE Agents wanted everywhere. A two months Treatment sent for $2.00. Address all mall to Mme. T. G. Bramlette, 1532 7th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Smeared with lip-stick from the store; With thy make-up on thy face, And thy bobbed hair's jaunty grace; From my heart I give thee joy, Glad that I was born a boy. LILA JEFFERS—"Brooklyn's Widow"—some sheba, Girls' High senior, member of the "Gays", marvelous dancer, some sport, favorite cigarettes, 'Old Gold', nice and swift, page CHARLEY MOORE, HUGH RANDOLPH, JOHN BOSSELL, JOHN ATKINSON, ANDRE PETERS, GEORGE BOSSELL, JOHN RICHARDSON and KENNETH WIBECAN among the other victims. JEAN L. SIMON—"Jean is our charming, Comical, modest, petite treasurer of the "Gays"—"best dancer" of the "Gays", would like to be a journalist, very fond of traveling, very friendly, popular not only in Brooklyn, but in New Jersey, and last but not least in Washington, D. C., she doesn't want anyone paged." (Contributed by friends). WILL DOAR—class A plus—young but already popular, for there's a reason in back of his smile, also his looks, Will likes the WEAKER sex older than himself, so girls, please take the hint; Page VELMA GADSDEN and MARGARET BARRE. A big blonde, curley headed chap is EMORY MOORE, brother of "Gus"—blue eyes—dandy dancer—liked by all—page a gang of girls. Continued next week WILLIAM H. JACKSON and SYRACUSE. The Dunbar A. C. crack colored team, lost the first game of the season, to the Unknown by a score of 17 to 12. They played out their stellar defensive man, Dick Poddle of New Roschell, Sidman and Doust went great guns for the Unknown. Waters and captain Vincent proved the best for Dunbar. *** Mr. Curley Theus, of Washington, D. C., son of Mrs. Olah Theus, proprietor of the Savoy Hotel, and his friend, Mr. Kennedy of New York City, spent the evening here last week. *** Mrs. Kate Phenix of East Washington Street, who has been confined to bed, is able to be up and around again. * * * Sunshine Sammy, who played at one of the noted theatres in this city several weeks ago, carried with him aplause after aplause. He gave Syracuse something that they never had before. He was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Falstaff Harris. MARVELLO BEAUTY SHOPPE and SCHOOL All branches of Beauty Culture Practised and Taught 232 West 135th St. Laura S. Gibbs Tel. Aud. 10211 Proprietor Tel. Harlem 2771. MYRTLE'S Beauty Shoppe MERRITTA A. WRIGHT, Prop. MORN, 6559 Dress Designer PORO SYSTEM MANICURING MARCELLING FACIAL 2209 Seventh Avenue NEW YORK THE WEEKLY NEWS MME. T. G. BRAMLETTE ... Club Scribblings.... Friday, December 28, 1928 ....Club Sa For a worthy cause, that of furthering the work of that most deserving institution, the N. A. A. C. P., the Social Rounders, Inc., gave a benefit dance on Christmas night at Rockland Palace. Dancing was to the strains of Duke Ellington's Cotton Club Orchestra. The officers and members of the Social Rounders who are to be congratulated for this effort are: Wiley Holloway, president; James Dennis, vice president; Fred Claxton, financial secretary; Charles Williams, secretary; Donald Wilson, treasurer; David Turner, Stanley Bess, Clarence Madison, Percy Williams, Alfredo Stothart, David Sasso, Maceo Newberry, Herbert Haynes, and John Gaither. * * * On Wednesday evening, the "Ayokas" played bridge at the home of Bernice Wolfe-Greene. Prizes were won by Azala Hogans, Josephine Stanley, Jane Best, president, Occie Gardeen, Flora Elmore and Edith B. Delph, the latter three being the invited guests. * * * And another dance given on Christmas night was that of the 3 Dukes at New Star Casino. Needless to say, it was a gala affair, the 3 Dukes being Dumas Redmond, Edgar S. Rush, and Harry E. Wells. \* \* \* The regular meeting of the Toujours Gai Girls was held at the residence of Althea Jackson on last Sunday, with all members present. After the general routine of business, refreshments were served. The club is not known as Les Jolies as was announced some weeks ago. Cora E. Lewis, president, Althea Jackson, recording secretary. \* \* \* Seasons' Greetings were received from the Sphinx Social Club. \* \* \* The E. Pluribus Unum Whist Club also sent greetings. This club was enjoyably entertained at the home of the business manager, Henry Judon, on Wednesday evening. The evening was spent in card playing and feasting. * * * The Prince Hall Square Club, Inc., of this city, in its club-rooms, the Association of Trade & Commerce Building, 2370 7th Avenue, New York City, on Tuesday, December 25, 1928, between the hours of 2 and 6 o'clock, P. M. gave its Third Xmas Tree Party for the benefit of poor children. Prince Hall Square Club, Inc., is a social organization, established in 1923, and composed of men employed in the National, State and City Governments, and who also are F. & A. Masons. The committee representing the club provided for 125 children, boys and girls, ranging in age from 2 to 11 years, each being a worthy case of charity, that had been previously investigated. A large Xmas tree, beautifully decorated, was provided for the occasion. The children received fruit, candy, cake and ice cream. In addition to this, an entertainment was given, composed of Xmas songs and dancing by twenty girls under the special and personal direction of Miss Gertrude Younger. Rev. William Lloyd Imes, Pastor Spend New Year's Eve with Imperial Lodge No. 127, IB.P.O.E. of W. Supper and Dance MONDAY EVE., DEC. 31 IMPERIAL AUDITORIUM 160 West 129th Street Admission - - - 75 Cents Good Music Boxes $2.50 Dancing From 10 P. M. Tickets on sale at H. S. Warner, 2366 7th Ave. J. P. Collins, 106 W. 129th St. --- With Many Thanks To The Theatre Public We Extend of St. James Presbyterian Church, of this city, addressed the children. Toys and presents were distributed by "Santa Claus", arrayed in his time-honored habiliments, in the person of Mr. William Jolly. A large number of members of the club attended with escorts, and other friends. This Xmas Tree Party is one of many worthy charities that Prince Hall Square Club, Inc., is supporting and fostering. With Many Thanks To The THE NEW YORKER TIM MOORE GREETINGS FO R Trusting That 1929 Will Be A debate between the Harvard Liberal Club and Howard University will be held Friday night (Dec. 28) at the Civic Club, 18 East 10th Street, on the subject: Resolved That Race Prejudice Can Be Eliminated, it was announced today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The Harvard Liberal Club will take the affirmative and will be represented by Henry M. Fox and John King Fairbank. Howard University, for the negative, will be represented by Robert E. Burrill and Robert T. Dandridge. Gilbert E. Roe will preside. The debate will be opened at 8:15 P.M. and is open to the public. * * * Lieut. Fred W. Simpson has arranged an exceptional program for the regular monthly concert of his Monarch Band, Sunday afternoon, beginning promptly at three, at P. S. 136, Edgecombe Avenue and 135th Street. One of the features of the afternoon's entertainment, which is absolutely free to the public, with no seat reservations, will be an address by Transit Commissioner Charles C. Lockwood. Mr. Lockwood will speak on the value of music in a community. By popular request, C. Carroll Clark will again be the soloist. He will sing "Old Man River" from Show Boat. In keeping with the holiday season, a program of classics will be played. The intermezzo, "In a Monastery Garden", by Ketelbey, is a special band arrangement by Lieut. Simpson and brings out the chimes; and the Mexican serenade, "Estrilla", is also a special arrangement by the lieutenant. In the sextette, "Lucia De L'amour", Monarch's sextette, consisting of Finlay, McLarty, Douglas, Covington, Jaskson and Cooper will be heard. The full program follows: 1 March; 2 Overture, "Figaro's Wedding", by Mozart; 3 Intermezzo, "In a Monastery Garden," by Ketelbey; 4 Suite, "Peer Gynt", (a) Morning, (b) Ase's Death, (c) Anitra's Dance, (d) In the Hall of the Mountain King; 5 Grand Selection, "Bohemian Girl", by Balfa, from the opera; 6 Lucia Sextette from "Lucia De L'amour", by Donizetti; 7 Mexican Serenade, "Estrellita", by Ponce; 8 Descriptive Number, "Russian Carriage Song", by Thornton. To assist in the raising of funds to finance the importation of the Bermuda Overseas Cricketers in the summer of 1929, the Bermuda Sporting Club of New York is promoting a dance on Christmas Eve at the Renaissance Ballroom. The officers and members of the organization are: S. Harley Fox, president; Charles W. Lee, vice-president; Joseph B. Williams, manager; Vincent L. Lee, financial secretary; Wilberforce Duerdon, treasurer; Webster Hinson, recording secretary; Leo Fitz Nearon, M. D., C. Gerald Butterfield, John Robinson, Harold Simons, Kenneth Butterfield, Edwin Paynter, Walter Paynter, Linden Pearman, Kenneth Bascombe, Clifford Darrell, C. De Silva, Howard Richardson, Earl Robinson, Ross Robinson, Reginal Robinson, Ashley Butterfield. THE MADAME GERTIE MOORE Mrs. M. C. Downs of the Lincoln Theatre, through the influence of Mr. James Marshall, presented to St. Cyprians Mission Fund one of the finest entertainments that has even been given in this community. Every number was splendid and well performed by the able artists and the music which was rendered by Mr. Eddie Campbell, more than pleased the audience. The benefit was given to establish a permanent fund to take care of the growing needs of our children and to give them a library and reading room at the mission. St. Cyprian's is a new organization and was very much encouraged by the success of the affair. They wish to especially thank Mrs. M. C. Downs and Mr. James Marshall. * * * The Ayokas, Jane E. Best, president, Lila C. Gillis, vice-president, Gretchen T. Thornton, financial secretary, Sybil Bryant Poston, recording secretary, Odessa Donnelly, treasurer, Lillian Christopher, Azzala Hogans, Sara L. Rawlins, Bernice Wolfe-Greene, Hilda Neilson, and Josephine Stanley are entertaining their friends at the Walker Studio on New Year's eve. The Ayokas is one of the smartest of our Harlem card clubs and the natives are looking forward to an air-tight party. * * * The Martin-Smith Music School, Inc., David I. Martin, director, appeared on the Negro Achievement Hour over W A B C last Friday. They offered a splendid program which included a soprano solo, Scott's Winds of the South, by Ivar Mae Neugen, student, and Catherine Mickey, accompanist; two orchestral A Lasting Xmas Gift IS A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH Bring this Ad With You and Save 10 Per Cent. THEVITHANA STUDIO 2389 Seventh Avenue Bet. 139th and 140th Streets Next Door to Bambo Inn. selections of Beethoven's Egmont and Elgar's Pomp and Circumstances, by the Senior Orchestra, David I. Martin, director; two selections by the Female Chorus-O, come all ye faithful and Silent Night, conducted by Minnie Brown; two plano solos—Coleridge-Taylor's Walts in G. Minor, by William Spottswood, student, and Rameau-Godowsky's Tambourine by Sonoma Talley, member of the faculty; a violin solo—Hubay's Heire Kati by Ger- J. FINLEY WILSON, Grand Ex- a guest speaker at the Fiftieth An- ment Hour on Friday, January 11 DN, Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks, who the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Negro A- ty, January 11th. over station W A B 1890 J. FINLEY WILSON, Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks, who will be a guest speaker at the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Negro Achievement Hour on Friday, January 11th. over station W A B C. trude E. Martin, member of the Faculty missioner Ferdinand Q. Morton, Mr. and Sonoma Talley, accompanist, also Haffett and Nole's Delmanico Meat a short talk on the history of the school Market, the gift from this market being by Lillian Shorter, secretary to the a fifteen pound ham. Numerous other school. articles have been sent in. the donors The Geraldyn Dismond Review of Events on the same program announced the incorporation of Howard University, the acquital of Perry Howard, the purchase of the John T. Wilson Medical Foundation in Chicago, the coming recital of Marian Anderson, the Christmas greeting of Johnnie Jackson's Restaurant, the opening of the Idyl-Wyle Luncheonette and Soda Parlor, the promotion of Ira J. Williams to assistant bookeeper at the Dunbar Bank and the death of Cornelius Jackman. 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Morton, Mr. Haffett and Nole's Delmanico Meat Market, the gift from this market being a fifteen pound ham. Numerous other articles have been sent in, the donors of which will be announced later. The Hotel Olga guests for the week included Mr. and Mrs. W. Gray, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Grover Richards, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. John Simmon, Columbia, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson, Philadelphia. REFINED LADY, Colored, to act as outside representative. Leads supplied. Large income assured to active worker with personality. Call three o'clock, Saturday. LINCOLN SECRETARIAL SCHOOL, 261 West 125th Street, New York City. GIFT PUZZLE breat by E. PHIPPS of eternal friendship—at Yuletide. come or in our spacious studio at TH AVENUE. It's most exclusive society Ave. Studios will call with samples. Produced Better than New Dral 7875 PUBLIC at the up-town ticket office for ly production has been discon- ns must be made at the Eltinge --- --- *** The Theatre BENNIE BUTLER, Theatrical Editor "JAZZ HOLIDAY" at the Alhambra this week is full of fun and a happy time at this season of traditional joy. Billy Higgins, whose comedy successes throughout the country have made him a universal favorite, well maintains his reputation. Johnny Lee Long and Pigmeat back him up with their antics. Manda Randolph, unquestionably one of the most capable women comics on any stage anywhere in the world, captivates when she leads the sixteen Alhambra madcap girls, all attiered in Turkish harem costumes. The latter part of the program is a jolly party presided over by Billy Higgins, with the Night-Hawk band on the stage. Isabel Washington, Doris Rheubottom, Ted Blackmon, Jimmy Baskette, and a lot of others participate in the revels. "Framed Up", a drama of police injustice, shows how an innocent man is subjected to "third degree" methods and railroaded almost to the electric chair. Excellent acting is done by Andrew S. Bishop, George Randol, Barrington Carter, Susie Sutton and Edna Barr. The picture feature, completing the triple program is "Roaring Fires" with Alice Lake. In accordance with the annual custum, the Alhambra Theatre entertains two thousand children at its free morning performance, Christmas Day. These are all children who would otherwise share little, if at all, in the Christmas gayety. Besides the special performance, gifts of candy and toys are given out, all in co-operation with the Harlem Community Councils. "Hello 1929" is the musical comedy revue with which the Alhambra Theatre will welcome the New Year with attractions specially created for the occasion. There will be something emblematic of the triumph of the airplane age over the automobile age of the past, all in fun, of course. The drama will be "Silver Threads", telling of the dear old mother, unwanted by her grown-up children after all her sacrifices. In the end she goes "over the hill to the poor house". New Year's Eve there will be a gala midnight frolic with a lot of extra attractions, but at the regular midnight prices. Reserved seats are on sale. THE LAFAYETTE Theatre's Christmas tree displays Miller & Lyles this week, in a glorious offering, featuring these two illustrious comedy entertainers, with a fine supporting cast of popular favorites. There's the inimitable team of Mae Barnes and Levina Mack, the adorable "AMERICA'S LEADING COLORED THEATRE" LAFAYETTE 7th AVE. at 132nd ST. NOW PLAYING, UP TO SUNDAY NIGHT, DEC. 30TH IRVIN C. MILLER presents ACES OF COMEDY MILLER and LYLES AMERICA'S FAMOUS COMEDY ENTERTAINERS Photo Play "TENTH AVENUE" NEXT WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, DEC. 31ST CLARENCE ROBINSON'S NEWEST VEHICLE "COCKTAILS OF 1929" Presenting a Cast of 45 Favorites FEATURE PHOTOPLAY Norma Talmadge in THE WOMAN DISPUTED *** Margaret Simms, Jimmy Johnson and "Fats" Waller, musical aces of syncopation. Then there's Revella Hughes, Arthur Porter, Christine Egbert, Bob Robertson, novelty or trick-shot golfer, Gladys Wells and Pearl Johnson, with wonderful trio, the Misses Olive Ball, "Onion Jefferies, Irvin C. Miller and a fast stepping chorus of winsome girls. BABY GOINS of the team of A returned to Europe. They entertained played in "Africanna", and introduced Man" Baby Goimo Slain From Black Tollies Revue 1927. BABY GOINS of the team of Baby and Bobby Goins who have returned to Europe. They entertained club guests at Club Harlem, played in "Africanna", and introduced Harlem version of "My Man" The comedy is superb, the singing vuers and prove a big cog in the La-excellent and the dancing very, very good. Flourney Miller and Aubrey Lyles, master comedians furnished the laughs and by the cart load. They keep their audience in throes of laughter with their wordy and witty dialogues. Their every appearance is the THE LINCOLN Theatre's Santa Claus delivered "Deep Harlem" for the Christmas week festivities and the vehicle was well received. The production a story of certain phases of Har COLORED THEATRE" YETTE at 132nd ST. signal for an outburst of mirth. In the amusing old grocery store scene, Onion Jefferies is a factor in the comedy. The playing of "Fats" Waller on the organ and Jimmy Johnson on the piano is another glorious treat. Little Margle Simms, lovable child of musical comedy, sings her way right into your heart, as do the three singing maids, the Misses Ball, Wells and Johnson, one of the best, if not the best trio, we have had the pleasure to hear. Bob Robertson's trick golf shots register well, Christine Egbert is nicely received, Arthur Porter contributes bravely and the chorus maids, a wee bit off on the opening day will hit their stride by the time our publication is off the press and when they do, they'll thrill with their clever dance mane- Baby Goins Slain From Black Tollies Revne 1921 Baby and Bobby Goins who have tained club guests at Club Harlem, produced Harlem version of "My. vuers and prove a big cog in the Lafayette's spicy entertainment. *** THE LINCOLN Theatre's Santa Claus delivered "Deep Harlem" for the Christmas wek festivities and the vehicle was well received. The production, a story of certain phases of Harlem life, is one of the best of the many musical comedies to play the Lincoln during the year. Salem Whitney and Homer Tutt head the splendid cast of old and new favorites in the production. Ernest Whitman, powerful singer, handles the straight roles. Others of the cast include, Joe Jordan, John Mason, Pearl McCohmick, Sterling Grant, Alice Gorgas, the Four Harmony Brothers, Rose Whitman, Mable Ridley, the Four Creole Maids, the Birmingham Four, Chapelle and Stinette and a chorus aggregation of some twenty odd players. Deep Harlem gives in brief outline, the Negro's history here in America, dating back to the raids of slavers, the slave ships and the arrival of the slaves in the colonies. Then comes the transformation, freedom and Harlem, the Mecca of Negro Life in the THE FOX CLUB Wishes Their Many Patrons and the Public A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR Do Not Forget Our Dance on Feburary 5th at ROCKLAND PALACE Trailing the Spotlight The Little Theater Again THE holiday week saw the birth far no name has been chosen no definite program has been announced men and women met and decided put a little theater over in Harlem. The little theater idea in Harlem to establish one have been made a petering out. But there is some existence of the men and women who to daunt them. The fellow who him down pretty soon convinces a better to stop fighting him and try even fate is susceptible to that kind. Most of the people behind the something from their past failures the theory of the theater, its aesttion, than all the professional actors and Beale Street. They ought to this time. If they don't, it will not again it will be only a greater inc day week saw the birth of another little new name has been chosen for the new organ program has been announced. But a group of women met and decided to make another theater over in Harlem. The theater idea in Harlem is not new. Seven one have been made in the past, all of it. But there is something to be said for the men and women who will not permit them. The fellow who gets up every time pretty soon convinces you that perhaps he opp fighting him and try to reason with him is susceptible to that kind of logic. The people behind the present venture him from their past failures. They also know of the theater, its aesthetic structure and all the professional actors between the Bay Street. They ought to be able to put them if they don't, it will not matter much. I be only a greater incentive to try again. THE holiday week saw the birth of another little theater. So far no name has been chosen for the new organization and no definite program has been announced. But a group of earnest men and women met and decided to make another attempt to put a little theater over in Harlem. The little theater idea in Harlem is not new. Several attempts to establish one have been made in the past, all of them finally petering out. But there is something to be said for the persistence of the men and women who will not permit past failures to daunt them. The fellow who gets up every time you knock him down pretty soon convinces you that perhaps it would be better to stop fighting him and try to reason with him. Perhaps even fate is susceptible to that kind of logic. Most of the people behind the present venture have learned something from their past failures. They also know more about the theory of the theater, its aesthetic structure and social function, than all the professional actors between the Barbary Coast and Beale Street. They ought to be able to put their idea over this time. If they don't, it will not matter much. If they fail again it will be only a greater incentive to try again. United States, the world for that matter. The singing is very god as is the comedy and dancing. The story is very interesting and the latter phases of Harlem life cause many, many laughs. The second edition or road show of Lew Leslie's "Black Birds" moved on to Cambridge, Mass. for the week. Now Playing All Leads where—Inquire Where At Your Favor A gripping romance of domestic life a beautiful and tender heroine, a and THE MOST WICKED FATHE Paying All Leading Theatres —Inquire When It Will Be S At Your Favorite Playhouse romance of domestic life, involving an ambi and tender heroine, a faithful and lovin OST WICKED FATHER that ever lived! Now Playing All Leading Theatres Everywhere—Inquire When It Will Be Shown At Your Favorite Playhouse A gripping romance of domestic life, involving an ambitious hero, a beautiful and tender heroine, a faithful and loving mother and THE MOST WICKED FATHER that ever lived! A LINC First Colored Theatre in Harlem NOW PLAYING—UP TO CHRISTMAS GREAT POSITIVELY YOUR LAST CHANCE OUR PRICES, BEFORE OPEN “DEEP HA A Stupendous WITH THE GREATEST ARRAY ASSEMBLED IN 60 — PEOPLE PHOTOPLAY—THURS. 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L. 662 8th Avenue, corner 42nd St., New York, N. Y. Open Daily, 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (Closed Saturdays) * * * ```markdown ``` THE INTER-STATE TATTLER birth of another little theater. So often for the new organization and announced. But a group of earnest men led to make another attempt to them. The item is not new. Several attempts have in the past, all of them finally something to be said for the person who will not permit past failures who gets up every time you knock on you that perhaps it would be try to reason with him. Perhaps a kind of logic. The present venture have learned uses. They also know more about aesthetic structure and social functions between the Barbary Coast to be able to put their idea over and not matter much. If they fail incentive to try again. Grayce and Joyce are now members of Smalls Paradise Revue. The spirited team of songs, dance and comedy, have created quite a sensation here in the east. Johnny Hudgins moved into his $15,000 home last Thursday. He plans on having a glorious New Year celebration, following his Christmas party of last Tuesday. The new home is at 3579 Fish Avenue. Bronx, New York. ding Theatres Every- en It Will Be Shown rite Playhouse life, involving an ambitious hero, a faithful and loving mother— HER that ever lived! OSCAR MICHEAUX'S PRODUCTION "The BROKEN VIOLIN" with an all star colored cast. From "The story House of Mystery" DISTRIBUTED BY Micheaux PicturesCo. New York City COLN 58 West 135th Street TO SUNDAY NIGHT GREETINGS ANCE TO SEE THIS SHOW AT OPENING ON BROADWAY ARLEM" Backstage with Stagestruck NEW YEAR EVE MIDNIGHT FROLIC at the Alhambra Friday, December 28, 1928 The Whitman Sisters are closing out their second week at the Gibson Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa., and still going strong. They are booked here for two more weeks. * * * Fred Lajoie and the Forty Mid-Nite Steppers opened the week last Monday, December 24th, at the Bijou Theatre, Philadelphia. ** Carey and Marshall's "Creole Vamps" are finishing the week at the Standard Theatre of Philadelphia. The cast lists the following popular entertainers, among others: Roscoe Montella, "Crack Shot" Hackley, Billy Andrews, Kitty Brown, Baby De Leon, Eloise Bennett, Billy Mack and "Ukelele" Hamilton. * * * The Pearl Theatre, Philadelphia, is presenting a musical comedy entitled, "Whoopee".with Sam Russell and Sandy Burns in the feature roles. *** Mamle Smith and her "Gang" opened for the week last Monday, at the Howard Theatre, of Washington, D. C. . . . Playing at the Elmore Theatre, Pittsburg, Pat., this week, are Sammy Lewis and his "Plantation Days" musical comedy tab. * * * Ida Brown and Harry Swanagan opened the week at Pittsburg, Pa. The following week the team jumps to Ohio, splitting the week there. * * * Little Margaret Simms, who has been ill for about five weeks, is out again in all her radiant glory and lovliness. She is chirping at the Lafayette Theatre this week and looks the part of the adorable doll of syncopation that she is. * * * Next week, Paul and Thelma Meers, Australian dancers de-luxe, will be two of the cogs in "Cocktails of 1928". This clever team of dancers have entertained successfully at Smalls Paradise and are now members of the Connie Inn revue. *** Acording to rumor, George Wiltshire of Sandy Burns "Peal Players, broke his ankle. The accident happened several weeks ago and he may not be able to work for a couple of weeks more. NEW YE MIDNIGHT at the Alh 126th Street and Seventh A. ADELAIDE HALL—It is with the deepest feeling of sincerity that I thank my many friends and the theatre public for the loyal support they have given me during my career in the musical comedy world. Wishing you all a most prosperous and "Happy New Year."—Adelaide Hall, "Blackbirds of 1928." Sam Palge and Gertrude Saunders have teamed and will play the Keelth Houses if plans formulated are completed. Track Happenings By BERNIE BLANCHARD Well folks, the boys have begun to make good as I predicted last week. Buster Peterson and Buster Lockheart were trouble and how! Saturday, December 22, the boys traveled to the far fetched wilderness of Brooklyn to cause consternation to all opposition. Buster Peterson of Clinton High School, by a tremendous last min- In the deepest feeling of sincerity and the theatre public for the loyal during my career in the musical a most prosperous and "Happy Blackbirds of 1928." ute burst of speed in the last 50 yards of the 220 yard sprint placed a very close fourth behind three of the fastest furlong runners now in high school. Due to a slow start he was compelled to put forth an immense amount of energy to catch and keep up with his field. At the crack of the gun every one left with the speed of a deer, that is, everyone except Peterson who seemed to have suffered a sudden reversal of form in starting considering the fast start he had in his heat. Realizing his position and knowing the caliber of men he was against he set out headlong after the field, before a hundred yards was reached he was actually leading not only the field of eight men but Howard Jones, who caused so many upsets during the summer in A. A. U. meets, numbering among his victims Jackson Scholz, Francis Hussey, Carl Wildermuth, your humble servant and many others too numerous to mention. And here was Buster running like a house afire, and as Kipling would say, leading all the rest. As they reach the turn it seems three minds function on a single thought for Jones, Andewsky & Katz all suddenly rush toward the turn and but for the fact that Peterson broke his stride he might have been swept off the track. Going up the home stretch with me shouting all the encouragement possible, he closed the gap to all but two yards to finish fourth. Peterson's time was about 243-5, fast enough to win many races. --- Page Nine Beware Floyd G. Snelson, Jr. The latest report coming from Boston states that Floyd G. Snelson is running amuck again. His love for drink, was the direct cause of his severance of relations with the Inter-State Tattler Publication, and from reliable reports we understand that he is still drinking and collecting money in the name of this publication without authorization. Once again we warn you that we will in no wise be responsible for any transactions such as paid write-ups, advertisements, obituaries, etc., contracted for, with Floyd G. Snelson, Jr. Make all arrangements with the Business Department of the Inter-State Tattler direct—Phone 6661 Edgecombe; No. 2296 Seventh Avenue, New York City, N. Y. A powerful and convincing story of Negro Life, Beautifully Photographed and superbly Acted by a well-selected Colored Cast. SHE MAN OR DEVIL Oscar Michele as Director THE WAGES OF SIN From the Story 'ALIAS JEFFERSON LEE' Miller ALL-STAR COLORED CAST DISTRIBUTED BY MICHEAUX PICTURES COMPANY NEW YORK CITY AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED ! REVUE HIT! 9th Sensational Month 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 $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 3rd MATINEE OMITTED Visitations Meet "Rens" New Year's Night ```markdown ``` AL BROWN, one of the greatest little fighting men this race has ever developed. During the fast fading year Brown was chosen World's Champion by the N. B. A. ```markdown ``` A Happy and Prosperous New Year to my army of friends in the sport world "The Trail Blazer" ```markdown ``` "The Old Year in Fleeting Retrospect" By Alvin J. Moses folk of "Grimms' Tales", come troops, or in making the year about to pass, Gene Tunney taking fourteen precious days Jack Dempsey,—the "Manassa Man," glove bouts are chronicled, and the life was but one of a thousand tragedies and A DAY", . . . and the other to enlarge live in democratic America, (she's supervisee Ruth, Lou Gehrig, "Goose" Gosling, Wilson, Rogers Hornsby, Lindstrom, "Gibby" Welch, Bruce Caldwell, Benny Arlenbach, K. O. Christner, Al Singer, Dehnert, Barry, Lopchick, Beckman, Co. provided the thrills in the theatre of Walter Hagen Franco Georgetti, Johnny used a warm place in your mind's memoirs who claw their way to the portals of the LIKE a gathering of elfin folk of "Grimms' Tales", come trooping the picturesque sport figures who vied with one another in making the year about to pass out a never to be forgotten one in sport's archives. Altruistic Gene Tunney taking fourteen precious seconds to recuperate from the lethal wallop, shied his way by Jack Dempsey,—the "Manassa Mauler", the Killer, . . . a ring warrior who will live as long as glove bouts are chronicled, and the hearts of American youths yearn for heroics. The above quoted incident was but one of a thousand tragedies and triumphs,—instances where one was destined to be "KING FOR A DAY", . . . and the other to enact the role of "LAUGH CLOWN LAUGH". Most all of us who live in democratic America, (she's supposed to be that anyway) are familiar with the names of: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, "Goose" Goslin, Waite Hoyt, Larry Benton, Tony Lazzeri, Gordon Cochrane, "Hack" Wilson, Rogers Hornsby, Lindstrom, Bottomley, Lassman, Strong, Biff Hoffman, "Christian" (Red) Cagle, "Gibby" Welch, Bruce Caldwell, Benny Friedman, Jackie Fields, Sharkey, Paulino, Risko, Delaney, Berlenbach, K. O. Christner, Al Singer, Johnny Dundee, Nat Holman, Al Kellett, Banks, Passon, Meehan, Dehnert, Barry, Lopchick, Beckman, Conaty, Borgeman; and the innumerable host of "Nordics" who have provided the thrills in the theatre of sport, as the curtain rose and fell. Heroes like Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen Franco Georgetti, Johnny Farrell, and Kenesaw Mountain Landis, . . . but have you retained a warm place in your mind's memory for the bronzed skinned array who refuse to be denied, and who claw their way to the portals of the "Hall of Fame"? Like the Host That John Saw was the passing of Jose Mendez,—the l. Back in 1912 one balmy afternoon sty Mathewson and Nap Rucker wit THE saddest loss we sustained was the passing of Jose Mendez,—the greatest pitcher this race or any other race has ever produced. Back in 1912 one balmy afternoon after the close of the regular big league season, Mendez beat Christy Mathewson and Nap Rucker within 72 hours right before John McGraw's sinister gaze—that one feat alone admits him to "Valhalla". Al Brown was acclaimed the World's Bantam Champion by the National Boxing Association which has jurisdiction over 28 states. Bruce Flowers, despite his recent loss of form, was the most discussed colored lightweight since Bobby Dobbs, Gans, Turner, Blackburn, et al. Oscar Charleston, "Black Ty Cobb", Clarence (Fats) Jenkins, Beckwitz, (Babe Ruth of Colored players), Dehigo, Joe Williams, Baby Joe Gans, Tiger Flowers, (rest in peace), George Godfrey, Donaldson, Marcell, Kid Chocolate, Neil Clisby, Phil Edwards, London, (British Olympic team), Cator,—World's broad jumping champion from Haiti, Dehart Hubbard, Lee, of Curtis High School, Dave Myers,—"All Eastern" Football star of N. Y. U., George Gregory,—best Colored College basketball player since Ardaneze Dash, Paul Robeson, and Johnny Johnson, and the star of the present Columbia University quintet; The "Renaissance Big Five" World's Colored Pro court champions, Dr. Edgar Brown,—who regained National tennis title, Bluefield Institute's super grid team, Booker,—a coming world's broad jump king, Toby Josephs and Gardner of C. C. Pyle's cross-country marathon, Bill (Bojangles) Robinson with his unbeatable backwards sprint at the age of 50; Canada Lee, Herbie Beckford, Jack McVey, Tiger Payne, Kenneth Wibecan of Penn State, Verdell, of Northwestern University, Oregon University's two bronzed wizards,—and the raft of other titans that space does not permit us to recall; helped to make 1928 a year of super-sport happenings. "The King is dead,—Long live the King". The image shows a person sitting on a bench, holding a stick or a similar object, possibly preparing to play a game or engage in some activity. The background is dark, and the person is the main focus of the image. JAMES EVANS, World's Colored Pocket Billiards Champion, who is striving to gain national recognition. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER r's Night B1 BRUCE FLOWERS, the New Rochelle Pansy, was the talk of the town during the early part of 1928. Later Baby Joe Gans and Canada Lee, slightly heavier than he, stole his thunder. A In a recent match against Chick Seeback, Evans established an unofficial 'Worlds Record', by clicking off 135 points before missing. He recently completed a 1,500 point match game against Arthur Woods second best player in the world, at Louie Kreuter's Academy, 49th Street, east of Broadway. He was a real champion during 1928, and the ensuing year may find him matched against Ralph Greenleaf for premier honors Who can tell? ion. Rockland Five Play Belmonts New Year's Night Friday, December 28, 1928 Rockland Hop Hubbard W Five Against Belm Hop Hubbard Will Lead Rockland Five Against Belmont, New Years Eve By CURTIS BRISTOW Public Relations Couns When Eddie Snowden's incom tune of "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All China' that the classiest basketba the court. Hop Hubbard, one of t of indoor sports has ever develope ing a brand of basketball that is one of the biggest figures in the b day of the St. Marks Flashes, is a slogan has always been and still is. Ouf of town lovers of basketba delphia, have wired in for quite a surprising that they should do so, a Pride's Big 5 administered to them on the road and know of their sten Public Relations Counsel—"Rockland Big Five" When Eddie Snowden's incomparable syncopators strike up that tune of "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here," you can bet all the tea in China that the classiest basketball quintet in the east will take to the court. Hop Hubbard, one of the greatest colored stars the prince of indoor sports has ever developed, has the Rockland Big Five playing a brand of basketball that is well-nigh unbeatable. Roy Pride one of the biggest figures in the basketball firmament during the heyday of the St. Marks Flashes, is back in basketball to stay, and his slogan has always been and still is—the best regardless of the cost. Out of town lovers of basketball, in Washington D. C. and Philadelphia, have wired in for quite a number of reservations. 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. When Greek Meets Greek Two girl teams flash on the coor The New York Defender Girls and the pion female quintets of the Harle Sugar is sweet--but the game cur word for it. Come out and w The Rocklands are confident the Five in the feature attraction of the "Hop" Hubbard, "Rip" Day, "Bill Garcia and the rest of the gang w the New Jersey crackerjacks New 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 cur 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 the rest of the gang will provide a real house-warming for the New Jersey crackerjacks New Years Night. J. ROY PRIDE, popular and hustling owner of the crack "Rockland Big Five", who meet Belmonts of N.J.. New Years Night Pocket Billiard MATCH Orfino Lauri Contender for World's Title James Evans World's Colored Champion and unofficial holder of record run of 135 made against Chick Seaback in Eastern Tournament FRIDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 28th E. C. HUTCHINSON'S ACADEMY 685 Lenox Avenue N. W. Cor. 144th St. & Lenox Av. LADIES INVITED ADMISSION FREE sel—"Rockland Big Five" imparable syncopators strike up that all Here," you can bet all the tea in all quintet in the east will take to the greatest colored stars the princed, has the Rockland Big Five play is well-nigh unbeatable. Roy Pride basketball firmament during the hey-back in basketball to stay, and his s—the best regardless of the cost. Ball, in Washington D. C. and Philadelphia number of reservations. It is not as they witnessed the trouncing Royer teams in their cities while he was riling ability. pourt and fur will fly as never before. In the Bluebirds Lassies are the cham- em section. Use they play is sweeter. Don't take witness a real classic. What they will take the Belmont Bir- the night, like Grant took Richmond. "All" Yancey, Tucker Wardell, "Six" will provide a real house-warming for New Years Night. Olympia A. C.—Black Bill meets Pincus Silverberg in a six. round bout; Vincent Sireci will box Lem Samuel for six rounds; Joe Silvani vs. Rufino Alvarez; Sid Reisler and Vincent Maris, each six rounds. Sammy Delson vs. Frankie Driola; Johnny Gaido vs. Nick Antonelli; Tommy Vello vs. Johnny Vasta; each will go four rounds. BASKETBALL "SIX" GARCIA, former star Renaissance player, who now scintilates for Rockland Big Five. Hutchinson's Weekly Shows Ernest C. Hutchinson, popular recreation room owner, has started a new innovation in Harlem. Beginning with the first of the year. Champion bowlers like Barney Spinella, Jimmy Smith, Tony Naccorota, Chester Arnhorst, et al.; Matsuyama, St. Jean, Laauri. Rudolph, Arthur Woods, Ponzi, Seaback—and practically every pocket billiard and balkline expert in the country. I "HY" MONT, who jumps center for Rockland when he's not showing the boys the correct way to win at handball-A shark. Naccaroto Beats Hamilton Tony Naccaroto, on of the leading bowlers in the country, defeated Lester Hamilton, World's Colored Bowling Champion at Hutchinson's 144th Street Academy last Friday night. Both players rank with the best in the business but neither bowled up to their standard. A man in a black sleeveless shirt and shorts holds a basketball in front of a brick wall. HERSCHEL ('Rip') DAY, one of the fastest big men in the game—a polished gentleman who will sport the livery of Rockland Big Five against Belmont New Years Night The Hudson five of the N. Y. State basketball league proved easy prey for the fast travelling Renaissance Big Five last Sunday night to the tune of 53-27. Despite the fact that Bob Douglas shifted his line-up continually, the up-Staters were unable to fathom the deceptive passing and quick thinking plays the colored champions introduced. The first half started auspiciously enough, and for a while we were led to believe that the Hudson quintet, would prove real troublesome. They tied the score at ten apiece after eight minutes of swift playing, and the fans sat back in hopeful expectancy of witnessing a ball game. For twenty minutes it was all of that, the score ending 23-19 in favor of Renaissance. Slocum, had been jumping center during the first half, so Bob decided to send in his mighty reserve who had been enjoying the shindy from the sidelines. After Sanders and Harold Mayers got in there, the game was on ice. Little Eddie Monroe, playing nice ball and is fast absorbing the rule of playing his man closer. Saitch, Hill, Ricks, Jenkins, all saw service be- Matsuyama Wins Handily Kinrey Matsuyama. World's Junior Balkline Champion, defeated Roy Holland last Saturday night in an exhibition match of 150 points at the E. C. Hutchinson (Wonder) Academy—144th Street and Lenox Avenue. Your humble servant acted as master of ceremonies and Matsuyama dazzled the audience with his brilliance at Balkline (18.2), three cushions, and a bag full of trick shots. Mr. Hutchinson is winning hundreds of new fans through the staging of these wonderful attractions. 'Canada Lee Won,' Beckford Jack Britton, was given a thorough boxing lesson and a licking to boot "Al", and you can tell the world that I said so—Herbie Beckford speaking. Beckford, one of the best conditioners and trainers in the racket, claims that Lee was the victim of an unjust ruling last week in his fight against the ex-World's champion. Lee looks like the best prospect for 1929, and he's one swell kid if there ever was one. Al Settles's New Trainer Handsome Al Settles, who promises the editor to win many a fight this year against chaps like Lomski, Braddock, Sekyra, et al., has a new trainer. His charming and unselfish Setter half, May Settles, a creation of Portuguese loveliness who handles the queen's english like an honest to goodness member of royal birth, has the job. Everyone from Joe Jeanette down knows that Al can fight with the best in the racket, and now he is determinde to make good for his better half as never before. Such a gentlemen—his countless friends in Jersey and Harlem wish for him a prosperous New Year and a title for the little trainer—Mrs. May Settles. Black Bill Fights Saturday Matchmaker Gus Amos has completed his card for next Saturday night at the Olympia A. C. He has secured Black Bill, the flashy little Cuban to oppose Pinkus Silverberg, who was one of the few that gave Kid Chocolate a hard ten round fight. They will meet in a six-round bout. In the semi-final bout Vincent Sireci who scored a kockout at this club Saturday night will meet Len Samuel in another six-round bout. Page Eleven fore the final whistle blew. Mr. Douglas, has scoured the hill country in search of suitable opponents for his clever five during the holiday season. This coming Sunday night, the Philadelphia Hebrew Giants, rated a mighty factor in Quaker basketball circles will oppose the World's Colored Champions at the local court. While on New Years Night, one of the greatest basketball teams extant, will endeavor to subject the Renaissance five to a home lacing. The celebrated Visitation Triangles with such nationally known stars as "Rody" Cooney, Joe Brennan, "Red" Pugh—sensational Newton High School star, who is the talk of the scholastic court world; Red Conaty, Willie Scrill, the battling kid who hit Nat Holman on that prominent chin of his and started the birdies singing a season ago; Leo Malone, Bucky Williams, and Herlihy. It takes the place of the old "Celtics-Renaissance" classics and it will be a game worth twice the price. Our weekly suggestion that you come out early, just goes double this time, and if the lady and you get there about 8:20, that will get it . . . and how. THE NEW YORK TIMES CURTIS BRISTOW, well known figure of the short world, who handles all publicity for the Rockland Big Five. --- Wishing you all ... A Happy New Year ... FILL UP NOW Hans—"Vot makes it so warm in here Fritz?" Fritz—"Vy, we use Dobbins' Coal Always." 4458 4457 Harlem 4459 Dobbins Coal Co., Inc. 138th STREET and MADISON AVENUE We Serve the Right "Weight" arctica 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 Frances Fairchild, Editor of the High Hatters. Our Wishes for the New Year: That we'll get plenty of interesting material for the column—such as: Somebody's romance that has phfft. Someone who has been telling it to the judge. Spicy bits of inoffensive gossip. Nice little verses with which to head the column; in short, anything that goes to make a column interesting. You see, we are just as eager to know the dirt, but it is impossible to be in so many places at the same time, hence we wish for contributions to the column. In case you don't know it a columnist is such a lazy person (that is one who is like us). They really like to "conduct" a column but still they plead for contributions. But the best part of it is, they get them. Not so bad. * * * Breaks . . . there are several kinds of breaks—heart breaks, lucky breaks, jaw breaks, bad breaks, and maybe some more—but what we started out to say was that two fellows (we'll call them Robert and Oscar, for we don't know their true identity) are clamoring for a "break" of some sort. It is thought by them that Ernest and Bill would not answer the door bell after several persons had entered therein on Monday night, and that great whoopee was made. And horrors! Because of such whoopee making, two young ladies had to say all night! . * * * Is a man to be criticised because he attends to business? Say not so. Therefore Joseph Grayson, interior decorator, is not to be criticised because he perfers to decorate the homes of widows three and four times a week, such as he does in East Orange. But what some of the gang wants to know is what has become of the widow in K. C.? * * * It is earnestly requested that Ted communicate in some way with Sylvia, else a tray-carrying gentleman will be certain to pass out from her incessant singing of "My Man". * * * A bit of amounsement was afforded us. Having seen a photo, we could not help but laugh; but the side-splitting part of it was that the gentleman (who by the way, hails from Georgia), wished it on the front page of the Tattler. What for? Well, who cares about that. * * * Can you imagine such a thing—a lady's husband wearing her shoes to break them in! Well, that's just what we saw with our own eyes at Smalls'. But, the gentleman has exceptionally small feet. --- Our secret ambition is to be a chorine, like those at Smalls' Paradise, for one reason only and that is they wear such pretty you-know-whats. ```markdown ``` This is funny to us, so we pass it on hoping someone else will think so too: A. "Can you think?" B. "Sure. What do you think I got grains for?" A. "I often wondered! Sometimes I thought you used 'em to keep your ears apart." ```markdown ``` True Story It happened in one of "those places" on 133rd Street. A well known attorney was doing a "solo" for the evening and while he was partaking of some of the giggle water served there, a very important looking shrail walked over to so excited, she had lost breath in hurrying back, "Why Mr. —," she cried, "that woman has bonds and jewelry and money galore; but what a dump she lives in!" The lawyer became excited too. He reached for the 'phone. He asked the woman if she cared to have dinner with him that evening. She "yessed" him right off saying "since you is going to be my 'torney, I guess there aint no harm." He called for her in his limousine; they dined at Tabbs Grill, they saw "Blackbirds" and after the show, visited Smalls' Paradise and a few of the other swanky clubs. He then saw her home. The next day he called her and asked if she had a nice time the previous evening, to which she replied, "Yes, but I would rather have gone to the place on 133rd Street where I first saw you." What a dame! Hotel Olga, New York City Dear Ed: I AM lonesome and too a foreigner, having the misfortune to be born near the heart of Greenwich Village, a INE BELT Happy and Prosperous New Year MADELINE BELT With Best Wishes To All for a Happy and THE FASHION STAR MADELINE BELT With Best Wishes To All for a Happy and Prosperous New Year few squares from the Dark Tower. My parents were also foreigners, ma, being a Brooklynite, pa, an osteopath. My first job after leaving school, was a job with my uncle. He had a good position in Childs Restaurant. (He was a toast master). Then the World War came and before I could be promoted to the Stock Selling Department of the Black Star Line Corp., the government sent my Develops Bust Like Magic! During the past 19 years thousands have added to their captivating glory of womanhood by using wonderful flesh food GROWDINA for bust, neck, arms and limbs. Wonderful discovery of Parisian beauty expert. Harmless easy, certain results accomplished quickly. Marvelous testimonials of efficiency. Write personally to Mila. Sophie Zoppel, Depa. D. 100 St. Nicholas Ave. New York City THE PUBLISHERS him. She looked like a cross between Annie Rooney and a black-faced comedian. Leaning quite close to the young lawyer she said, "Shay, can ya buy me a drink? Hones'ly I want one sho bad!" The man thought that she, as well as he, had had enough laughing soup, but he figured it would be a good way to get rid of the dame. Buying the drink for her, he proceeded to leave the place, but the woman called to him saying, "Hey, take my 'phone numbah. Call me up shometime." Our friend, the lawyer, entered his office the next day with a hangover from the night before that almost drove him crazy. (You know the laughing soup one gets these days is just too bad). He was sitting at his desk wondering what to do to relieve himself of his misery when he happened to place his hand in his pocket, finding the card the inebriated female had presented him the previous evening. For some unknown reason he called her. She answered saying, "Didn't you say you was a lawyer? Well, listen, I got lots o' business I would like for you to handle for me. When can you come 'round?" The lawyer was somewhat amused, but with it all he was curious to know what it was all about. He told the woman he was quite busy, but he'd send his secretary to see her. 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(Example) Last week I missed the Howard and Lincoln game, Friday, I went hook line and rod on 319,-318 came out, missed the bolleta by just one. Tonight is Saturday and there is no hot water in the house, but I am in hopes of taking a bath next Saturday. Our furnace too was out of order last Saturday nite. At present I am taking a long needed rest after spending the past six weeks in a Washington hospital, suffering from an acute attack of Insuranceitis and Maultreatment from the hands of fourth-year students of said institution. Dear Editor you must help me, even if you have to promote a musical recital for Joe Jordan and have his pal, Theophilus Lewis, master of ceremonies. Lionel Licorish, the young Belgian Quartermaster from out WEST, received lots of money for dodging a few little old sharks. Lionel sure was a lucky guy. I knew a fellow once who got seven million dollars for half ton of wall paper, with Africa, a ship and a black man printed on it. (Boy, page Mr. Marcus Garvey). For the last forty-eight hours I have been dodging my landlady. She is in her first of the month fury and her Saturday nite collectry and not a Nathan Strauss, a Casper Holstein or a nobody to give me a quarter. Some one once said (the sins of the father falleth on the son), to me, it seems my father was either the General in the Big Parade; or one of the boys who constantly produces shows at the Lafayette Theatre, N. Y. C. By the way, Deep Harlem made quite a bit of money in New York, the week it played the Lafayette. Ethel Waters did also in Africana. Each and every one was paid in full, with real American money, including Earl Dancer, his six Brothers, Hamtree Harrington and Cora Green. Earl even gave Louis Schooler two boxes of Corona cigars and a pair of Nat Lewis suspenders. Maurice Dancer promised to sport a valet, providing he can find one who is a past master on cleaning spats and pressing walking pants. To raise ten dollars today to lone a girl friend who worked at the Lafayette last week, the following valuable articles had to be pawned, tuxedo suit, spring overcoat, watch, shoes, field glasses, suit case, walking pants, flask THE INTER-STATE TATTLER and several other articles that did not belong to me. "Why is it that the (DANCERS) can always pay off at the Lafayette? (Remember I said the Lafayette), get me right, and the Harpers from Ireland. From the gin mill we get the Wineglasses, from the Senate we get the Robinsons and from out WEST, now comes the Mannings, giving me and my pals I. O. U's. to frame, and every other day bandits are holding up the Lafayette, Mr. Schiffman, its manager, having high class operations performed, just to keep up with Jules Bledsoe of Show Boat. You fellows either have to learn the Dancer way or follow closely the 'Anold Rothstein case.'" Cora Green, of "Harrington and Green" asked me once this question, "Doc, what are the four greatest wonders of today?" My answer was this: First, to get from under Onion Jeffries umbrella some rainy day without tipping him a dime. (Onion is the Lafayette Carriage man). Second: To order and receive a vealess chicken salad in a cabaret, any New Years, Christmas or Fourth of July nite after one A. M. Third: Some one to stop Cora herself from buying fifty cents apiece flowers and sitting up in Wiley Wilson Sanitarium, twelve to fourteen hours a day. By the way, I won an argument with Bill Robinson today (poor Bill had a cold). If I don't hurry and cash some of these I. O. U's., I'll be sleeping out in it real soon, too. Please see what you and your lonesome heart editor can do for me in regard to my lonesomeness and some day, maybe I will buy you both a peach and apple from a Fifth Avenue store. I stepped on a grape once by mistake in one of those stores and it cost me two dollars and fifty cents. The manager told me I was getting a bargain. Love to your office and God bless them all. Here's hoping Benny Butler, theatrical editor of the Tattler, made some money on the foot ball excursion, for God knows I am still rooting for his new hat. P. S. Snow Fisher, late of Africana, visited Earl Dancer today. Snow, you ought to know it, is impossible to touch a poor sick man for a loan these cold days. Benny Butler had just left with the last bunch of flowers. PHILADELPHIA Mr. Bee of Philadelphia From Station B u z z "Gold Diggers" are all "het up" over the Alpha Phi Alpha sorority here. FUNERAL Services for William Morris, Sr., one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this city, who died suddenly Thursday, December 13th were held from his late residence, 2335 Haggard Street, Wednesday of last week. The Revs. Powell of Shiloh and Langston of Zlon Baptist, officiated. The pallbearers were members of "Fides Square Club, of which Walter A. Morris, a son, is president. The many and beautiful floral pieces were symbolic of the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The immediate family left to mourn a devoted husband and father include a dear wife, Mr. Anna Morris, two daughters, Mesdames Carrie Hunt and Anna Shelton, and three boys, Messrs. Walter, Howard and William R. Morris, Jr. Dust Belt "TO PLAY FOR ROY PRIDE'S ROCKLANDS Whoppee—and how, will be the order of things New Years Night at Rockland Palace 155th Street and 8th Avenue (Old Manhattan Casino); when Eddie Snowden's matchless jazz artists set feet a shufflin at the Rockland-Belmonts' basketball classic. This promises to be the gala event of the holiday season and reservations are being made from New Brunswick, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. D. C. S. E. Corner 15th and Catherine Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. BACK TO ITS FORMER DAYS OF GOOD SERVICE, QUIETNESS AND CLEANLINESS After the funeral ceremonies in a most approved manner, dinner covers were laid for about 40 including family and immediate friends by Geo. W. Robinson, caterer. Mrs. Jennie Morris directed the funeral * * * The Elks benefit at the Roadside last Monday nite was enthusiastically attended by scores of the Antlered Herd and their friends. Geo. W. Robinson, founder of Quaker City Lodge 720, gave over his Roadside Grill for the benefit of the Marching Club of this organiza- W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Phone 1892 NEW ATTU tion, Upon his arrival Jno. M. Marques recently elected Exalted Ruler, was escorted to the front amid the strains of the Elks' Ode by the retiring Exalted Ruler, Frank Bishop, and introduced by Bro. Reginald Randolph Chas. S. Johnson, manager Roadside, presented a program which was spirited and entertaining. Those who gave their services professionally were: Ella Chicano and Viola Brooks of Eddie Lemons Co.; Nellie Tanner, Chick Collins, Otellie and Regina, Linwood Barnes, and Whit and Rand. Everybody really ran amuck in true antlered style till early dawn. All leaving with the hope that these Elks will do their "onions" more often. * * * Agnes Robinson of North 41st Street was heard calling for her "handy man" at the Strand's Theatrical dance last Tuesday nite. We didn't see anyone answer the call so we didn't find out who he is. Phila. Social Celebrities, Strivers "Hall Room Boys", Cake Easters" and "Gold Diggers" are all "het up" over the Alpha Phi Alpha conclave here this week. More detailed info next week. * * * Nellie Tanner, Gwendolyn Newton and Ruth Miller, three vicious browns, who for four weeks have brought all Phila. "Oscars" to surface are spending Xmas season with their respective parents at their home in Boston. All true "Johns" are anxiously anticipating their return to Quakertown. * * * Varrie Vandergfirt of North 18th Street, swears that she is the original "Sweet Sue", and we are willing to LANDS night at Rockland Palace — 155th Bowden's matchless jazz artists set promises to be the gala event of the nick, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and believe her. She "sho is" a neat shapely "Sue". * * * Fellows, gird your backs with Armour of steel. John Hester is in town after sharpening his teeth at the expense of Richmond, Va., boys since September. The boy really ooks carniverous, so beware. * * * Estelle "Rhit-Dit" of the famous 16th Street resort by that name has a "beef" coming because she is kept out of these columns. As soon as "Jimmie" Post Office" cracks a return to his passionate strong hold, then will "Mr. Bee" broadcast far and near her operations. Atlantic City patrons please read. * * * Dorothy Turner of North 21st Street was in all her glory at the Theatrical dance last Tuesday nite at the Strand. The little Miss made a wonderful impression on all male Strivers who strove to have just one dance. * * * Haven't seen Sadie Woodland since she was in Thanksgiving "Spirits". Well we know she'll come out of retirement, now that the Yuletide "Spirit" is in order. Oh you Spirited Sadie. *** Wonder what's in the Ridge Avenue Tallor Shop to attract Selma Childs so often and long? Don't see Billy Wilson in the Road- side very often now that there's a breach between her and the fellow who had "The Irish Rose". Bertha McElroy, Philadelphia's latest gift to the theatrical profession wants her many friends to know she is meeting with success with Millers' Brown Skin Models, playing Detroit this week. * * * Ottelle says she'll protect "Dot" from being backbitten by "Vanilla Ice Cream" type of damsels. Now blow this off "Mr. Trumpeter." ```markdown ``` "Smothle" Randolph, John Gatling, and "Doc" Mark did their share of leaping at the Elks' Benefit at the Roadside last Monday nite. Whatever "goat was milked" certainly gave these good brothers the right milk and a gang of it. * * * Campbell and Johnnie Freeman did their share in stretching out to celebrate the success of the occasion. 'Twas a "spirited" contest. * * * Wonder where is Ethel Harris. Guess she has had all of her teeth fixed now as we see Virginia around 5:15 regularly these days and nights. --- We regret to report the continued illness of "Dinks" Scott. Our earnest wish is for a speedy recovery of this popular little Miss. * * * Mr. Fields Johnson, a prominent resident of W. Philadelphia, is seen weekly in Atlantic City in company with two of its dashing shebas Miss Clara Wood and Miss Louise Carr. Philadelphia Theatrically Falling far below the entertaining value of its predecessors of four or five previous weeks the Eddie Lemons and Olive Lopez presentation, "Miss Annabelle Lee," held sway at the Standard last week. Twas a fair offering but nothing to cause extraordinary comment. Included in its cast besides Eddie and Olive were Alice Ramsey, and Alto Oates. This company was one of the many originally sent out under Majestic circuit booking. This week the company is doing Chester with a return next week for a weeks engagement at the Bijou. ```markdown ``` The Gibson presented the pre-holiday special Seven Dark Nights last week only to reopen this week with the old reliable Whitman Sisters, whose popularity and reputation as entertainers of real merit, make them a life preserver for all exhibitors. ```markdown ``` The Bijou is presenting Buster Lee and his Gang for a two weeks stay. The Pearl with Ashes and Bilo continues to live up to its traditional packed house daily. Whit and Rand are still doing theirs in and around Philadelphia for the Keith people. Bots Marshall and Company are receiving a series of bookings in this vicinity. *** John Dancy's Company is also filling engagements in and around these parts. NEWARK NOTES—BY HARRY W. BURROUGHS. Teddy Thomas, writer for the Newark Herald, is creating quite a sensation in his column, Town Topics. Teddy is one of the best known young men around Newark, and one of the Race's future great writers of this type. * * * On last Thursday evening at Elks' Dreamland Academy, 28 Beacon Street, the Elks' B. B. team defeated the Orientals of New Rochelle, New York, with Bruce Flowers in the lineup, by the score of 47-24. The all around playing of the Elks' team in general was a revelation and Murphy played exceptionally well for the "Bills". Manager Jos. West states that he is going to bring stellar attractions to the fans from now on. ```markdown ``` The Paramount Whist Club composed of Richard Walker, President; Gerard Parker, Vice President; Runyon R. Blaire, Secretary; Charles Mar- Page Thirteen tin, Treasurer, is arranging tournaments and have defeated some of the best clubs in and around Newark. So some whist sharks should sit up and take notice. * * * The Newark Student Council traveled to Asbury Park last Monday and defeated the too-bad Capitol Club Five by the score of 37-25. The Council boys, despite the tiresome journey, played bang-up basketball. Score first half ending 12-12. The whirlwind passing and shooting characteristic of the Council team proved too strong for their opponents. Sammy Bee played wonderfully well for the victors. 家 家 家 On Christmas afternoon at Belmont Avenue School, Newark's two favorite sons, Howard Brutus Wilson and Johnny Marshall were on hand to greet former acquaintances. These boys attend Howard, and Marshall is noted in particular as one of Howard's stars who played so wonderfully Thanksgiving against Lincoln. *** On Christmas Day, Pride of Newark Elks Co., 93 and Reindeer Lodge No. 4 played Santa Claus to the needy of our race, with the assistance of the city and. Manager Walker of the Orpheum Theatre who entertained the kiddies. This certainly speaks well for the two organizations and also Mr. Walker. * * * Mrs. Helen Merritt of 28 Wright Street gave a surprise Birthday Dinner in honor of Mr. Merritt. The table was elaborately decorated with an orchid centerpiece, gold cloth and gold dishes. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Van Lew, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbon Strother, Mr. and Mrs. James Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Webster Gadling, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Banks, and Mr. Came Gregory. After dinner the guests motored to Newark Airport and each had an aeroplane ride over Newark. *** The weekly meeting of the I. S. C. was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Webster Gadling. Bridge and 500 were enjoyed by the members—Mr and Mrs. Clarence Steward, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schenck, Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williams, Mr. and Mrs. William Harris, Mr. George Vorhees, Miss Louise Dawson, Mrs. Mary Dover, Mr. Percelle Clayborn, and Mr. Andrew Monroe. The next meeting will be at 101 Emmett Street. IF USED REGULARLY MME. S.D. LYONS Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and Beauty of the Hair. EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for straightening. AGENT'S OUTFIT 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Directions for Selling $2. 25c Extra for Postage S. D. LYONS 316 N. CENTRAL AVENUE Oklahoma City, Okla. CHICAGO THE MUSICIAN EVELYN IRVING, well known show girl in one of her favorite studies. DR. and Mrs. Frank V. Plummer and Baby Jewel, five years old, and had been to New York four times, were the guests of their sister Mrs. Dora Norman of Staten Island for Xmas. While East the Plummers will attend the Alpha Phi Alpha Convention in Philadelphia from December 28th to December 31st. --- Heaven began when first we met, is what our former bachelor and prominent club prince, Billy Kelly said to pretty Miss Jessie White of Nashville. By the time this news reaches you this EVELYN IRVING, couple of charm will be married. Miss White is quite prominent in Nashville and Chicago society and we welcome her into our field of social life, while Bill is a club organizer having organized the famous 40 and 13th Clubs of Chicago. In addition he is a member of the Appomattox, the Assembly, and several others. We wish them a world of happiness on their sea of matrimony. *** Word comes that the Jessie Bingas have decided not to have their Annual Frolic until about the first of February, when the Binga Building at 35th and State Streets will be thrown open to the public. The ball will be as stated by Mr. Binga's secretary. Mrs. Ethel Gavin will be the gem of the season. * * * From ten to two are the hours that the 40 Club will entertain on the night after Xmas at the Alvan Dansante. --- The Kick-In party is for the night before Xmas where the formal opening of the holiday parties will be officially opened. Beautiful Warwick Hall will be the scene. --- The Appomattox Club has issued its Holiday list of social affairs. The for- well known show girl in one of mal dance will be on Xmas Night beginning at 9 P. M., and the children's party will be held on Thursday, December 27th from 3 P. M. to 6 P. M. Then comes New Years Eve. My! My! My! What a night this will be. The new officers of the club are Capt. Lewis E. Johnson, President; Oscar Randall, first vice-president; Alva L. Bates, second vice-president. For the board of directors David Manwon, Dr. S. H. Rosenberg, Dr. Geo. C. Hall are elected for the three year term. Other officers were re-elected. --- Mrs. Vivian Clayton Woods of Pittsburg and Chicago will spend the holidays in the Windy City with her mother. For Advertising and Circulation Call Lawrence G. Abernathy, District Representative 642 EAST 64th STREET, APT 1 Peggy Denison Overby, Society Editor Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Roberts and Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson entertained Mr. George R. Garner Jr., the inter-national tenor of Chicago; and London, England on last Thursday evening, Dec. 20th with a reception and dance in the Ball Room of the Vincennes Hotel. The affair was the most beautiful I have witnessed in high society circles any place in the Mid-West. There was a large ball that contained the flags of the different foreign nations, and the orchestra played the anthem of each nation. This signified the nations in which Mr. Garner had sung. The so- of her favorite studies. clety matrons wore gowns bedecked with jewels and rubles that were fit for any court or presidential affair, while the men in their evening frocks strutted as a peacock does on a Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carey B. Lewis assisted by introducing the guest. Those in the receiving line were, Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Roberts, Mr. George R. Gerner, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson, and Mrs Albert B. George. Those who attracted much attention were the Herbert Turners, the Robert S. Abbotts, Dr. and Mrs. Spencer Dickinson, the N. K. McKillz, and the Walter Abernathys. her Mrs. R. W. Abernathy, Jr., entertained with a tea at her home last Sun- day afternoon, December 16th, from 4 to 6 P. M. --- The Cube, South-side's unique little theatre, 1538 E. 57th Street, will present four Negro plays with Negro actors. The cast includes Mrs. Ida Ball, Brunetta Barnett, Florence Barnett, Richard Bruce, Meredith Caldwell, Isaac Clark, Catherine Dunham, Barefield Gordon, William Hill, Mrs. Carey B. Lewis, Frances Taylor, Mrs. George Woods. Performances at 8:30 P. M., January 4, 5, 6; January 11, 12, 13; January 18, 19 20. Exhibition of painting and sculpture by Negro artists open every afternoon from January 3 to February 1. ```markdown ``` THETA OMEGA chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Boule, Chicago, elected Soror Maudelle Bousefield as delegate to that annual session, which is being held at Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn, and also did her the honor of electing her president of the chapter for the ensuing year. * * * With so prominent a personage as Mrs. Bousefield leading the activities a renewed interest in the sorority is to be expected. Using the letters of the name as a key the sorority cult might be summed up in the following terse statement: "All life perputates happiness and kindness allying permanent peace, altruistic aims, livable precepts, helpful action." And a review of the occupations of the group of women composing the forty-eight chapters throughout the country substantiates the breadth of interests of this group and surprises with the number of prominent women listed. 1. The first Colored school principal in Chicago is an A. K. A. 2. That the Dean of Girls at Phillips High School is an A. K. A. 3. Our first Colored woman lawyer is an A. K. A. 4. That the first Colored case worker for the United Charities is an A. K. A. 5. That the Organizer of our Little Theatre group is an A. K. A. 6. Winner of the 2nd prize in the 1st scenario contest is an A. K. A. 7. The Managing Editor of the Tattler is an A. K. A. 8. Our foremost musician and pianist is an A. K. A. 9. First woman to secure her Ph.D. degree at the U. of Chi is an A. K. A. 10. Alpha Kappa Alpha was the first sorority organized amongst our women. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA. We want more news and pictures in this column. Please try to get all articles to the reporter by Wednesday of each week to assure publication. * * * Second Ward Playground children won the singing contest at the city auditorium last Tuesday evening. * * * Second Ward High Tigers played their first basketball game last Thursday evening, and won with a score of: S. W. H. S. of Charlotte, 33; L. A. of King's Mountain, 11. * * * Mrs. Fannie Saunders entertained the members of the Eureka Club at home, J. C. Smith University Campus. Miss Hattie Russell is to start the holidays in Memphis, Tenn., visiting. Miss Shirley Williams is at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary J. Williams. James E. Gantt, "Left Hand Famous", Second Ward High, is to render first performance in chalk talk and crayon presentation on the stage of the school's auditorium on the first Monday in January. Art and music is the subject to be presented with crayons, with a few drawing tricks rendered. Look for something (good) you have never seen before. The Cast—entertainer, James E. Gantt; comic song singer, Harold Washington; dancing girl, Sarah E. Lindsay; In Memoriam In loving and sad memory of my mother, Mrs. Julia Gantt, who departed this life, December 28, 1926 James E. Gantt, son. Medical Notes By KELLY MILLER, JR. AT the last meeting of the executive committee it was decided that the next meeting of the National Medical Association will be held in Newark, N. J., August 26-30. Plans are being perfected to make the meeting the largest and best in the history of the organization. PETER H. The Alpha Chapters of the Rho Psi Phi Medical Sorority opened its chapter house at 1815 Fourth Street, N. W. Washington, D. C., November 28th. The Rho Psi Phi Medical Sorority marks a new episode in the history of Greek letter societies, being the first and only incorporated sorority of our medical women. * * * Dr. Mary Jane Watkins now practicing dentistry at 2005 Seventh Avenue. New York City was the founder of the organization. ```markdown ``` According to the annual report of Dr. W. A. Warfield, Surgeon-in-Chief of Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, D. C., 29,000 cases were treated there during the past fiscal year, 4,000 of which were treated in the hospital. There were performed, 361 surgical operations, the majority of a major nature. There were 3,902 emergency cases received for treatment and 390 births occurred in the hospital. * * * Any one desiring to receive the Howard Medical News kindly send name and address to editor, 2376 7th Avenue, New York City and copies will be mailed free of charge. 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 00839 Office Tel. Harlem 4334 Res. 2508 7th Ave., Apt. 2 Tel. Bradhurst 3890 THOS. H. KIRTON LICENSED EMBALMER FUNERAL DIRECTOR 89 WEST 134th ST., NEW YORK SANTAL MIDY KIDNEY or BLADDER DISTRESS Soon Eased by the Genuine Santal Midy Effective-Harmless Sold by All Druggists Kansas City Society By BESCIE E. EBLON THE WEEKLY NEWS the table was decorated with a gorgeous center- and fernary. It was certainly a masterpiece in A delicious menu was served as follows: Chicken Assorted Pickles, Bread and Butter Sandwiches, The officers and members of the "Frog" club are follows:— Dr. Milton C. Lewis, president, Dr. John R. Williams, vice-pres., Dr. Benjamin Moore, secretary, Dr. P. C. Turner, treasurer. Members:— Carl R. Johnson, Dr. P. D. Richey, Dr .A. G. Anderson, Dr. Edward Canterbury, Dr V. O. Wilkinsonfl Dr. W. A. Hambrick, Henry Reid, Thomas Williams, J. L. Crisp, J. E. Edwards, J. O. Thomas, E. E. Pullum, B. K. Armstrong, Arnold Smith, R. Boyd, Y. E. Worten, G. W. Shelby. The men certainly did look good in their "Tux" and the ladies—mere words couldn't describe them—gorgeous creations of varied hues and styles added just the touch of beauty needed to make this party one to be long remembered. Those present who enjoyed the hospitality of the "Frogs" are as follows: Miss Willa Pullum, Mr. Leon Jordan, Miss Mattie Jackson, Mr. O. A. Wilson, Miss George Green, Mr. Byron K. Armtrong, Mr. and Mrs. Felix H. Payne, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Hayden, Mr and Mrs. A. G. Anderson, Miss Oleio D. Smith, Dr. E. A. Walker, Miss Helen Brown, Dr. A C. Sales, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Woods, Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bryant, Miss Ruth Washington, Mr. Thomas Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Eblon, Mr. Arnold Smith, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Hambrick, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reid, Dr. and Mrs. P. C. Turner, Miss Trilby Turner. Mr. Ceoro H. Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams, Mrs. Edythe Mayberry. Dr. Benjamin J. Moore, Miss Dazzarin Fortson, Mr. E. E. Warten, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Taylor, Miss Carrie B. Long, Mr. Carl R. Johnson, Miss Grace Williams, Dr. J. D. Riche, Miss Theressa Barker. Mr. Joslin J. Joseph. Out of town guests: Dr. A. P. Smith, U. S. Veterans Hospital No. 91, Tuskegee, Alabama, Miss Todd, Washington, D. C. Mrs. A. E. Jenkins of 2446 Paseo, has as her guest for the holidays, her daughter, Mrs. Claude Jenkins-Wiseman of Detroit, Mich. Attorney C. H. Calloway and J. B. Watkins returned from Chicago Thursday. Mrs. C. A. Franklin, wife of the Editor of the Kansas City "Call", will spend the holidays with her parents Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Crogman in Atlanta, Ga. Miss Ruth Washington, petite and charming teacher of Lincoln High, will leave Saturday for Nahville, Tenn., to attend the National meeting of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. The clever and stunning Florence Hickman another school "marm" will spend Christmas with relatives in Denver, Colorado. Edyth Evans will spend the holidays in Detroit, Michigan. The Portello girl entertained with a silver tea at Wheatley Provident hospital for the benefit of Mercy Ward. Because of the inclement weather not more than seventy-five guests were received. The Young Peoples' Fellowship Guild of St. Augustine Church met with Miss riday, December 28, 1928 room to be served; piece of cut flowers floral decorative art. Patti, Potato Chips, Egg-nog and Cakes. Members:— * * * *** ```markdown ``` * * * * * * --- * * * IF the future "Frog" Parties will be like their first party, they will surely be a "wow." Did the "Frogs" hop? "Oh My! Did they so did the guests after partaking several glasses of delicious egg-nogg. The beautiful and palatial home of the Fairfax's was certainly the appropriate place to stage this unique affair. The holly wreaths and Xmas decorations added to the Festive holiday spirits. The spacious living room was reserved for dancing. The music, a three piece orchestra, was "tight like that""and how." At eleven thirty the guests were ushered in the dining decorated with a gorgeous center- It was certainly a masterpiece in menu was served as follows: Chicken at the tables, Bread and Butter Sandwiches, capti Paul ```markdown ``` Tina Blanchard at the Residence of Miss Frances Hayes, 2317 Lydia Avenue Monday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Due ISABELLE STUBBLEFIELD, bea years she has been manager of the C facturing Co. THE WEEKEND ISABELLE STUBBLEFIELD, beautiful Oakland girl. For five years she has been manager of the Gordon Hat and Shirt Manufacturing Co. ISABELLE STUBBLEFIELD, beautiful Oakland girl. For five years she has been manager of the Gordon Hat and Shirt Manufacturing Co. to the inclement weather only a few members were present. Plans for a Mardi Gras Dance to be given sometime in February were made. Invitations have been issued by the members of the "Blue Birds" one of Kansas City's exclusive clubs, for their annual New Years Afternoon Dance which will be held at the "Dreamland." The Christmas holidays are being crowded with social activities, among which was the formal party given by the "Trouveur's", a club made up of some of Kansas City's popular young men. The entire Paseo hall was decorated with soft lights of Xmas color and in the center a large Xmas tree was beautifully decorated with all colors imaginable, reminding you, that Xmas was close at hand. This was really a "Whoopee" party. Chauncey Downs and his "Rinky Dinks" did really play some clever music. It was wonderful—and the hours—midnight to four a. m. Did we have fun? Now didn't we. Moving? Be sure to send both your old and new address one week before date of issue with which the change is to take place. --- --- --- --- Dallas, Texas BY J. C. PHILLIPS Quite an enthusiastic crowd of both groups gathered on the eve of December 18th to witness and enjoy a rare treat of the first performance of the "Dallas Negro Players" in a group of three one-act plays given at the magnificent State Theatre, Thomas and Hall Streets, under the direction of Louis J. Hexter, prominently connected with the Dallas Little Theatre (white), organization of national repute. Much dramatic skill and ability as actors was displayed by the players, some of whom were practically amateurs. Yet the thrill of discovering new stars in the constellation of talent lent its fascinating touch, until the mass audience at times was amazed and completely captivated. The three plays given were Paul Green's "No 'Count Boy'," the playlet with which the Dallas Little Theatre won the "Belasco Cup" several years ago in the New York City beautiful Oakland girl. For five the Gordon Hat and Shirt Manu- Competition, "Eugene O'Neill's Dreamy Kid, and The Robbery. The settings were gorgeous and brilliant with magnificent backgrounds. Each player reflected great ability in portraying the different characters and easily carried off the laurels from the entire audience that gave thunderous applause. The cast, namely, Misses Blanche Dogan, Boswell, Clara C. Young, Doris Wooten, Willie T. Cowan, Esther Boswell, Ethel Boswell, Mrs. Lilliam Tucker Lewis, Messre. Geo. W. Terrell, A. S. Hawkins, L. McIntyre, Silas Cofield and James Thibodeaux. The players plan to present at least two or three sets of plays a season to the drama loving public. Cast of Characters for "The Dreamy Kid" by Eugene O'Neil, are Mammy Sounders, Willie Cowan; Ceely Ann, Esther Boswell; Abe, her grandson, "The Dreamy Kid", G. Wyndell Terrell, Irene, Ethel Boswell. Time: Early winter evening. Place: Contemporary New York. Scene: Mammy Saunders' Bedroom in a house just off Carmine Street, New York City. For "The Robbery—Eddie Upton, Blanche Dogan; Robert Hamilton, Silas Cofield; John Upton, Eddie's Father, A. S. Hawkins; Margaret Upton, Eddie's mother, Lillian T. Lewis. Time: The Present. Place: New York City. Scene: The living-room in the Upton's town house. For "The No 'Count Boy"—Enos, L. E. McIntyre; Pheelle, Doris Wooten; No 'Count Boy, James Thibodeaux; The Old Woman, Clara Young. --- Lonesome Hearts :::: By Jackie Nobile Note: This column is a medium through which persons may be introduced to congenial companions. No names will be published. Letters enclosing stamp will be forwarded to persons for whom they are intended. The Tattler does not assume responsibility for the good faith of correspondents. Address Jackie Nobile, Editor of Lonesome Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler. ? "If you had no one near you Who would try to cheer you, You'd be lonesome, too." (If Miss Elizabeth Callaway will communicate with Jackle Nobile, Inter-State Tattler, she may receive information interesting to her.) * * * (And for the last time (this time), another one for the young man with the car.) "I am a widow and rather lonesome since my husband's death. I am wondering if that lonely young man of 29 would like to look me over. We are the same age and I am not bad looking; good church member and have been all my life—no marks on my character. He says he doesn't drink, smoke or gamble and that is just what I am looking for, because my husband didn't do any of those things either." --- (The World's Playground furnishes the locale for two Lonely Hearts. Much emotion is exhibited in the first appeal, while in the second there seems to be abandonment of hope.) "In reading the Lonesome Heart Column, it seems as though many lonesome hearts are comforted. I am extremely lonesome and hope you will try and find a comforter through correspondence. I am 5 feet, 4 inches weigh 143 lbs. Am very light complected, natural wavy hair, age 22. I have a lot of experience, also traveled a great deal. Am very affectionate. Willing to exchange pictures. For God's sake, Jackie, please try and find someone to brighten my lonesome life." * * * "Thought maybe you could assist me in finding someone to correspond with, since I am so lonesome that life doesn't seem worth while. I am 5 ft. 3, in height, weigh 125 lbs., dark brown skin with one of those up-to-date mannish bobs. I am 21 years of age and a girl of experience; very industrious. Would like to correspond with someone that cares to write an affectionate but sensible letter." * * * (Folks seem to be under the impression that "stenos" always have admirers to spare. There is, you will note, the exception). "I am a stenographer, a young girl who is very lonely. I was reading the Tattler today and saw where a fellow would like to correspond with a Southern girl about the age of twenty-two, brownskin, weight around 135. I wish also to meet this young man through the mail. Dear Jackie, please see after this matter at once." ★ ★ ★ (I thought I had finished with the young man who had the car, but here are two more interested persons, making in all about twenty, I think). "I am a little country woman, living in Kansas City. Have cared for myself since I was twelve years old and have no relations, so you see I am quite all alone. I am brown skin, hair long and quite pretty, brown eyes. Am fair looking, have very nice teeth. Am 5 ft. 3 inches, weigh 112 pounds. Have fair clothes and fair bank account. Am a "kitchen mechanic" at present; have been a trained nurse. ```markdown ``` "Am very cranky about a man's appearance. My trouble, I have been married before. Most men are so bold. I am a native of Tennessee and am used to all the respect a man can give a woman Men here seem to be different. Naturally, their boldness and disrespect frightens me. Oh, yes, Jackie, I was born December, 1900. "I would like to meet the young man who is described under 'Opportunity knocks only once', also would like to exchange letters with some real nice girls." "My dearest Jackie: This is the second letter I have written you. I am sure there must have been some misunderstanding in my other letter, because—unfortunately no answer. I am enclosing two letters for two persons that I wish to be connected with, please. Number one is the person I wrote you of before and the other is the strange foreigner." (Young college student finds time to be lonely). "I would appreciate it very much indeed, if you will have me introduced to a nice, refined and cultured girl, as I am very, very lonesome and need a real honest-to-goodness pal. She should be of a dark brown complexion, 5 ft. 5, and not older than 22 years. I may state that I am a college student. 5 ft. $ 6 \frac{1}{2} $ inches, 21 years old and speak Spanish fluently. Thanks very much, amigo mio." (Little lady launching out into the business world desires companionship). "I read your little plea in the Tattler for a girl, 20 years and good looking. I am both, so I guess we can get along. I would be a real pal, Lonely Heart. You can address my letters to either of the above addresses, as I am in business; or maybe you can call. I wish you would, for I am anxious to see what you look like." (This last letter goes to the lady with the recommendations also). "Dear Miss 'You'—I am writing this because I am a 'young man'—whether I am nice or no, I would rather not say—and I am looking for a 'nice girl'. The description that you give of yourself is very attractive indeed, and if, by this letter, I can make you as anxious to meet me as I am to meet you, I shall be very grateful. "I am a Washingtonian by birth. Iwas just 26 years ago last October that I cried my first—am 5 ft. 7½, brown skin and slender. I too, am a presser—a machine pleater. Just now, I am working piece work but when the season opens, I expect to go back in a factory and then I, too, will be earning good money. "At the top of the page you will note the name of a business. I was in school—Howard—when I tried to put this over as my first attempt to make something of myself. That I failed, that I had to stop school and come back to New York no better off than I left it, does not mean that I have lost hope! that I am no longer ambitious. From it all, I did learn something. I learned that success seldom comes to a man who tries to gain it alone. He must have inspiration, companionship; someone who has faith in him and in whom he can put faith, trust and confidence. He needs the love of a woman that he might be steadied; that he be not tempted to blow his bubble to the bursting point. There must be someone to share the successes and a refuge of hope and encouragement when things go wrong. After all, it is a women who makes or breaks a man. The greatest gift within the power of man is love, happiness and companionship. I am sending that gift and in return I offer the possibility of love, the prospect of happiness and the promise of companionship. "As for my character and my disposition, beyond saying that I am not given to vices and that I am eventempered, I would not presume. "Need I tell you that your claims as to cooking and liking a nice home are very attractive? "I close, hoping that in finding each other, we have found that which is necessary to the happiness of us both." --- * * * * * * * * * * * * Confessions of a Taxi Driver I USED to drive a taxioab; but not any more. About a month ago I sold my car and got a job driving a mail truck. I was loth to give up my business, for I liked the feeling of being my own boss, but I could not hold out against the threats of gangsters, the bullying of the police and the distrust of the public. I stood it as long as I could but that last crazy ride to Bridgeport that ended in the lock-up cured me. I quit. My experiences as a taxi chauffeur cover a period of about six years and they range all the way from being cheated out of my fare by drunks to being almost beaten to death by a pair of gunmen for having only $1.83 in my pockets when they held me up. My stand was at the railroad station of a small town in the East. The town is actually a city of close to a hundred thousand inhabitants and in many states it would be called a metropolis; but being only a short distance from the giant city of New York it is considered just a suburb. I want to say right here that the squawk I just made about being hounded by the police doesn't go for the officers of my home-town. Most of the local boys, from the chief down to the rawest rookie on the force, know every hack driver in town by sight. The first time a chauffeur makes a false move they snatch his license away and invite him to leave town, but so long as you keep straight they're a fine lot of square shooting fellows you can depend on in a pinch. It's the cops in strange towns that make life miserable for you—but I'm coming to that later. In your home-town it's the hostility of the public that drives you to drink—that and the extortions of crooks. I remember one night when I picked up a man and a girl who had just arrived on the 11.56 train. They did not have any baggage and the address they gave me was a swell street on the outskirts of the town—I guess they had been to the theatre in New York. The minute they got in my cab they began to quarrel and when they were about half way home the girl started to scream as if she was being murdered. I stopped the car and opened the door to assist her. What I got for my chivalry was a sweet cussing out from the girl while the man threatened to beat me up for interfering in his business. Of course I was mad, but what could I do? If I had resented their abuse the chances are they would have taken the number of my license and had me arrested for assault; so I apologized and resumed my place at the wheel. The rest of the way to their house I had the pleasure of listening to them calling me every vile name they could think of. That's the kind of break we taxi drivers get when we attempt to do what we think is our duty. Another night just as I was about to call it a day and go to the garage I was hailed by a man who wanted to be driven to a town ten miles away. He did not have any hat or coat and he looked like he had been in a fight, but I am good enough judge of human nature to tell when a man ought to be good for his fare by his bearing. I decided to take a chance on this one. Instead of running on the meter I made him a flat rate. "I don't care how much it is," he said in a blustering manner. "Drive me to Hillburn." I did. Hillburn is an industrial city about half the size of Y—, the town where I live, and when we got there it was about two o'clock in the morning. When I stopped in front of his door, my passenger told me he did not have any money but said I could come into the house with him and his wife would pay me. In spite of the late hour his wife was waiting up for him and met us in the hall when we entered. She was fully dressed and wore so many rings and bracelets that she looked like a jewelry store window. She wore a necklace which, alone, was worth a small fortune. "Pay this man," her husband ordered, but instead of obeying him the woman began to bawl him out for getting home so late. When her husband insisted on her paying me right away she flatly refused. Without another word the man tore the necklace from her throat and offered it to me. If I had been dishonest, as the public seems to think all taxi chauffeurs are, I could have been on (Editor's Note: For some obscure reason the public regards taxi chauffeurs with chronic hostility and suspicion. It is generally believed that most taxi drivers are either crooks themselves or else in league with crooks. This feeling of hostility, of course, is wholly unwarranted. Every applicant for a hacking license must pass a rigid examination by the police department before he is permitted to drive a taxi in the State of New York. Most Eastern States have requirements equally strict. It stands to reason that a body of men who can meet those requirements must be at least as efficient and honest as the average. We take no little pleasure in presenting the taxi drivers' side in the following article which was written by a man who was formerly a hackman in a nearby suburban town. His experiences, we believe, can be matched by those of taxi men who work in any town of 50,000 or more inhabitants.) easy street many months; for the gems were worth at least $5000. But I was not out to rob anybody. I only wanted what was due me, so I refused to take the jewels My honesty appealed to the woman and she paid me my bill and gave me a five dollar tip besides— BY C.F. BAILEN 2014 BY C.F. WALKER 20 PAY THIS MAN it was the only time I remember when I got better than an even break. Every driver who has been in the racket a month has had one or more experiences with gyp passengers — people who tell you wait in front of a house just a minute while they go inside to get your money. And that is the last you ever see of them. Of course after you've been in the game long enough to get some experience you insist on every passenger paying off the moment he leaves your cab, and if he tries to work the I'll-be-back-in-a-minute gag you give him a poke in the nose and drive off. You only lose your fare that way, you don't lose two or three calls besides. But after all cranks and gyp passengers are only an annoyance. On the other hand crooks and gangsters are a dangerous menace. Take the night, for instance, when I was forced to be the unwilling helper of a trio of gunmen who held up our largest theatre. Three men got off the 10.46 express and asked to be driven to the Gayety. As each of them carried a traveling bag I did not suspect there was anything wrong with them—not till I had driven them half way to the theatre. Then one of the men stuck a gun to my ear and told me I had better take orders if I knew what was good for me. When we reached the theatre one of the gangsters kept me covered with a gun which he held in his coat pocket while all four of us invaded the box office. There I had one of the most harrowing ex- xi Driver periences of my life, but now when I look back on it the affair seems comical. Nobody was in the office when we entered except the house manager. The gunmen ordered him to open the safe. The manager said he did not know the combination but one of the gangsters struck him on the head with the but of his gun and told him not to waste their time. The manager frantically protested that he was telling the truth, that no one but the cashier knew the combination of the safe, but the gunmen would not believe him. One of the gangsters put the muzzle of his automatic to the poor man's head and told him he had better have the safe open by the time he counted ten. The manager was scared stiff. He made hysterical efforts to open the safe while the gunman was counting and I could see he really did not know the combination. But the gangster would not believe him. I guess he was coked up or something. "Eight!" the crook counted. At that moment the door oopened and a girl, the cashier, entered the office. "For God's sake open this safe!" the manager implored her. And then he fainted. The girl, who knew the combination, opened the safe and the gunmen got their swag—I think it was about $4000. Then they made me drive them out of town, and when we were about five miles outside the city limits they kicked me out of my own car and drove off in it. Three days later state police found the car abandoned twenty miles away, and it cost me thirty-seven dollars to put it in condition for service again. The next experience I had with gangsters was my last one. An old man who leaned heavily on a cane got in my cab and asked to be taken to an address out on the edge of the city where the houses are separated by frequent vacant lots. It was night, of course, and I had just got out of the heavy traffic in the center of the town when I felt something cold pressing against the back of my neck. I did not look around for I knew it was a gun. "Drive out Stamford Road, said a voice that was far from an old man's croak, "and keep on till I tell you to stop." He told me to stop about a mile from the city limits where two comrades were waiting for him. They got in the car with their pal and I was ordered to drive to Bridgeport, a town about twenty miles away. We had to stop once for gas but nothing else happened till we reached the town. Bridgeport is a big city and when we reached the town the gangsters made me drive back and forth across town more than an hour. I guess they wanted to confuse me so I would not know in what section of the town they got out. If that was their object, they succeeded, for when they finally told me to stop I had no idea where we were. I only know I was in a tough-looking section of the city. They took me inside a dive filled with all sorts of evil looking people and gave me a couple of drinks; then they asked me what the bill was. "The meter reads twenty-seven dollars," I told them. "Try and get it." one of them jeered. Then a pair of huskies escorted me to the door and kicked me out. I was driving back home and had gone about five miles from Bridgeport when I saw a car standing across the road in such a way as to block all passage... When I got up close to the car I saw that it contained three state police. They saw my New York license and asked me if I had driven three men from Y—— to Bridgeport. I told them I had. "Then drive back," the officers ordered me, "and show us where you put them off." I told them I did not know where the yeggs left my car but the officers would not believe me and made me drive back anyhow. After making me drive all over town again without finding a house that I could identify as the place where the gangsters stopped, the officers decided I was trying to doublecross them and locked me up. They kept me in jail three days on suspicion till the chief of police of my hometown came and identified me and told them I was allright. I decided I couldn't stand the pressure any longer, so I quit.