The Inter-State Tattler
Friday, January 11, 1929
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Old Folks With Young Ideas
The Solution :-: By Edgar M. Grey
will lose him. Sometimes the wife,
dues one of these mad things, just
Wuen hubby had made up his mind
tw quit his fooling and stay at home
in ue future; but when he learns
tat his wile whum he thinks to be
uw pertect ludy has gone on the de-
lective hunt, Le simply resulves to
give her something to worry about
—and bang! he goes off to make
reul trouble for his wile. There are
mien who by nature must have the
cumpaniouship of several lady
iricuds in addition to the wife. This
is not an indication of sheer “bad-
ness”, as some of the Harlem wives
want to label their erring spouse;
it is simply that this type of hus-
band is the victim of certain of the
lite forces, over which he has no
control.
The cure for this would be kind-
ness and sympathy at home, rather
than pouting and disagreeableness
from the wife. More and more,
science and study are bringing ta
the surface, certain secrets of the
human body; and in the same way
that the scientists are unable to de-
termine any remedy for certain ail-
ments, in like manner, certain
healthy habits of the brute called
man, are without positive cure. It
should be borne in mind that a
wife who fails to make her person
attractive, even though, the hus-
band fails to provide the proper
means of support, is on the high
road to lose the affection of her
spouse; for all animals, man not
excepted, are charmed by neatness,
and proper appointment of home
and person, and the first woman
who comes along with neat appear-
ance, takes the husband of the un-
tidy lady, right away from her.
ATTENTION
Beginning next week a column will be used as an information
bureau for the benefit of our readers. Any thing you want to
know, no matter what it is just drop us a card and watch for your
answer in the next issue. All questions will be assthenticolly
answered if possibdle. Gs oe
Information Bureau,
INTERSTATH TATTLER:
i? you walk behind the average woman on the
Avenue and Observe her from the ground up—
which is the only logical and chivalrous way
to observe a woman— it is not an easy matter
to tell whether she is twenty or fifty. It’s pretty
much the same story when you approach her
from the front and look in her face. If a woman
of fifty knows how to handle her compact and
lipstick skillfully the most you can tell about
her age is what the law makes her tell election
oflicials—that she is over twenty-one. Thanks
to the costumer, the corsetiere and the beauti-
cian, old women are becoming as rare as white
blackbirds, Instead of being classified accora-
ing to age, as formerly, the sex must now be
divided according to experience. We no longer
have young women and oid women, but flappers
who are learning life and their elder sisters
who are enjoying life.
The change in women is not merely a mat-
ter of clothes and cosmetics. Along with youth-
ful raiment modern women have adopted young
ideas. They adjust themselves to life in accord-
ance with youthful ideals. Their morals, man-
ners and philosophy of living are amazingly
different from those of women of the last gen-
eration. The Victorian woman or fitty spent her
spare time darning socks and dipping snuff. The
Lhe Lriangle: Koolish |v ives
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vaner Womun thau his own wile,
aud it appears that, unless friend
wue is foolish and lacks a sense of
humor, the couple may go on liy-
ing, for years and years until old
wre overtakes them, and then noth-
1ug matters. Folk who see the
couple go by enjoying the affec-
tions of old age, will comment:
“What a fine loving old couple;
they must have lived lovingly all
of their wedded life!”
So that we are reasonable in
coming to the conclusion that, the
test of a successful marriage de-
pends upon whether or not the
couple remain together until old
age. When a wife gets married
and loses her sense of humor, she
awaits errant hubby at the wee
hours of the morning with club in
hand and “fans him” as he
stealthily tip-toes into the ‘sacred
home”. But then this sort of wife
is bound to lose out, and the first
woman who comes along (and
she need not be the lady with
whom friend husband had spent
the evenings for which his wife
was bent on beating the life out of
him, she simply needs to be an-
other lady with a -ense of humor),
who makes hot cakes for “bad
hubby”, on a cold winrter’s morn-
ing, even though he spent the larg-
est part of the evening “out”, and
the regular wife has lost her hus-
band.
And the insistent wife who goes
about peeping around corners, and
listening at doors, in an effort to
“catch” her stray husband, surely
current woman of half a hundred Summers
spends her leisure dancing and necking, and no-
body with a respect for facts can deny that she
is happier than her mother was.
We believe she is better too. What's more, we
believe the example of her life is a greater in-
spiration to youth than that of the old fashioned
woman. And here we must include the middle
uged man of today along with the woman get-
ting on in years but young in spirit. As we
see it, the young folks of former generations
had little reason for laying off dissipation and
buckling down to serious business. They saw
pa and ma, having spent their youth in toil,
sitting by the fire till nine o’clock and then
dragging off to bed. They know if they did
not have their fling while they were young the
chances were they would not have it at all.
The young people of today have a greater in-
centive to stick to their books and work. They
know that when they have contributed their
share of wealth or beauty to the world’s fund,
and incidenally made their private pile, they
can step out like father and mother and spend
the afternoon of life having a good time. We
prophesy that in future times artists will paint
tlapper grandmothers with halos around their
heads.
Some wives conclude that since
a man fails to make...proper...pro:.
vision of the home, that they are
justilied in keeping the house like
a pig market, and their persons
as though they were continually
employed ag lady porters, This is
a mistake. or if one cares for a
man sufficiently to desire his com-
panionsh.p at home, then one should
make the best of his poverty, and
try lo arrange things the best pos-
sible under the circumstances, It is
also foolish to complain to the
neighbors about the conduct of the
husband. Women are peculiarly gift
ed with the desire to see mischiet,
und just as surely will report to
the husband, or to some male or
female friend of his, any discourse
had between themselves and a wile
who thinks that she has a griev-
ance. Nothing in the world will
make a man more angry with his
spouse than the knowledge that she
hus reported his affairs to the
strangers of the home.
The most foolish of the foolish
wives are those who believe that
any disorder between themselves
and their husbands should be re-
ported to the relations of the ag-
grieved wife. This is the surest
method of breaking up a fine home.
Men are particularly sensitive on
this point; the relations of the wife
are always blest with a thirst for
prying into the affairs of their mar-
ried woman relative. These rela-
tions are wont to make mountains
out of mole-hills, and as a result,
the husband goes on the war path.
The complaining wife, instinctive-
ly feels propped up, by the expres-
sions of sympathy which her com-
plaints bring forth from her rela-
tions; but this is the very thing
which sets the hairs of the husband
on edge, and his blood boiling to
fever heat. In short, foolish wives
are those who do all in their power
to make a husband unhappy.
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Petite GRACE GILES whose famous pupils will present their annual show at the Renaissance Casino on Wednesday, January 30th.
The beautiful Rhoda Smu popular society matron
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CATHERINE HANDY, talented daughter of the "father of the Blues", who was one of the speakers on the 50th Anniversary of the Negro Achievement Hour, Friday, January 11th.
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Mary Ann
THE LOVE OF A WOMAN
THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN
JEANNETTE HOLMES of Jacksonville, Florida, senior at Wilberforce University, who, by popular vote of the students, was selected "Queen of the Home Coming."
JEANNETTE HOLMES of Jacksonville, Florida, senior at Wilberforce University, who, by popular vote of the students, was selected "Queen of the Home Coming."
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MRS. BILLY PIERCE, and her four month's old son, BILLY Jr., the wife and son of Billy Pierce, Broadway dancing Producer, and owner of the largest dancing studio in the world. Young Billy was the recipient of numerous valuable Xmas presents from friends of his illustrious parents. Mrs. Pierce is the former Nona Stovall, who was secretary to Mr. Walter White of the N.A.A.C.P. for a number of years. They reside in New York City and are soon to be at home to their many friends on their Dunton, Long Island Estate.
Petite GRACE GILES whose famous pupils will present their annual show at the Renaissance Casino on Wednesday, January 30th.
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J. W. ROSE, former restaurateur of Harlem, who died recently in Los Angeles where he and his family had moved.
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The beautiful Rhoda Smith, popular society matron and wife of Moulton C. Smith of Boston, who entertained for her husband during the holidays.
The beautiful Rhoda Smith, popular society matron and wife of Moulton C. Smith of Boston, who entertained for her husband during the holidays.
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Social Snapshots
Geraldyn Dismond
THE climax to the gayety that invaded Harlem for the holiday season was the large party given on New Year's night by Mamie L. Briggs and Margaret L. Telfair. The guests were entertained by Juanita Hall of Show Boat, Benjamin Ragsdale and Marguerite Avery. A delicious supper of grape fruit, roast turkey, ham, egg nog and all the other holiday beverages was served, not forgetting the black eye peas for luck. Among the guests were: The Charles Browns of Mt. View, N. J., Oscar Mitchens, Henry Bells, Prince Smiths, Walter Wilkersons, V. Granville Whites, Frank Brighthaupts, Gilmores, George Stovalls, Wilhemina Adams, Evelyn Laney, the A. C. Demings, Essie R. Donawa, Mayme C. Julien, Marjorie Brownbill, Rae Pope, Florence Harris, Caska Bonds, Emory Bonner, Cary Gunter, Hall Johnson. Edward Carrington, William Logan, Henri Cornelius, John Campbell, Whitfield Holland, Charles King, Cecil King, Mr. Cooper, Dr. Pettit, Cassandra Jackson, James Holland, Miss Johnson, Mr. Smith and Stella Johnstone.
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ANN DOUGLAS—If "Tillie The Toiler" ever caught a glimpse of this industrious member of our staff, she'd pass out from heartfailure. Charming beyond words, Ann keeps books like "Nobody's Business".
ANN DOUGLAS—If "Tillie The Toiler" ever caught a glimpse of this industrious member of our staff, she'd pass out from heartfailure. Charming beyond words, Ann keeps books like "Nobody's Business".
Friday. January 11, 1929
THE climax to the gayety the season was the large party given L. Briggs and Margaret L. Telfa Juanita Hall of Show Boat, Benjah A delicious supper of grape fruit, the other holiday beverages was peas for luck. Among the guests: View, N. J., Oscar Mitchens, Henrykersons, V. Granville Whites, F. Stovalls, Wilhemina Adams, Evely Donawa, Mayme C. Julien, Mary Harris, Caska Bonds, Emory Bordenward Carrington, William Logan Whitfield Holland, Charles King, Cassandra Jackson, James Hollam Stella Johnstone.
ANN DOUGLAS—If “Tillie T” of this industrious member of our failure. Charming beyond words, Business”.
The Ayoka Bridge Club entertained on New Year's Eve at the Walker Studio. The guests were entertained by Albert Napoleon and his orchestra. The officers and members of the Club are Jane Best, president; Lila B. Gillis, vice-president; Gretchen T. Thornton, financial secretary; Sybil Bryant Peston, recording secretary; Odessa Donnelly, treasurer; Lillian Christopher, Bernice Wolf Greene, Hilda Neilson, Josephine Stanley, Sara L. Rawlins, Azzala Hogans. Among the guests were: The George Fergusons, Stella Johnstone, the Samuel Battleses, Mamie L. Briggs. Cassandra Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Hansen, Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Reid, the Robert Braddicks, the Charles Wilsons, Dr. David Best, Dr. Edward Best, Stafford Neilsen, James Hogans, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Marshall, Mamie C. Julian, Dr. James Thornton, Iolanthe Sydney, the Chester Gardeens, Mrs. James Watson, Roy Stanley, the Francis S. Grants.
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Plans are complete for the broadcasting of the ceremonies incidental to the 50th Negro Achievement Hour over the new Columbia Broadcasting System on W A B C, Friday, January 11th, commencing at 10 P. M. and continuing for 2 hours. This will be the first broadcast on the new system, W A B C having been sold to this organization last Thursday. The Columbia plan takes in 44 stations. The Negro Hour, however, will be a local hook up only at this time although plans are under negotiation to take in other cities. The Negro Achievement Hours will continue under the direction of Mr. Joseph J. Boris, 1133 Broadway, New York City, who made it possible for the presentation of speakers and talent for the past 49 weeks. The hour will be made a feature at the station and opportunity granted for worth while talent. He will be assisted by a committee now being organized.
The speakers for the 50th hour are Dr. W. G. Alexander, Harry H. Pace,
J. Finely Wilson, Alexander F. Miller, Channing H. Tobias, Eugene Kinckle Jones and Eugene Gordon. Some of the artists who will offer their services are Aldama Jackson, choir leader of the St. Marks Episcopal Church and Ruby Green, contralto; J. Bernie Barbour, pianist and composer; Richard B. Harrison, dramatic reader; Olyve Jeter, Director Choir, Grace Presbyterian Church; the Kentucky Jubilee Choir which is such a sensation at Roxy's Theatre in New York; the Martin Smith Trio made up of Miss Sonoma Talley, Miss Gertrude Martin and her brother David II; William C. Elkins; the Handy family, and others. An interesting feature of the program will be the presentation of an original painting by Aaron Douglas depicting Negro Achievement. This painting will be presented by Mrs. Margaret Chestnut, the widow of the late James Le Count Chestnut, in behalf of the sponsors. A purse will be presented to Bradford Browne, the studio announcer who has directed the programs and a special testimonial will be given Mr. Arthur Clark, Station Director. This is the first two hour program broadcast by the race on any radio station. One hundred invitations have been mailed, admission being by card only.
The organization which arranged this broadcast are Benjamin F. Thomas, Chairman; Noah D. Thompson, Treasurer; Geraldyn Dismond and Joseph J. Boris, program directors; Mrs. Bessye Bearden, L. Baynard Whitney, Alvin White, publicity directors; Eustace Williams, Attorney and Miss Sarah Freeman Secretary.
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The Walter Wilkersons of Edgecombe Avenue entertained with a large party at their palatial apartment on New Year's Eve. Those present were: The Arthur Johnsons, Mabel Miller of Corona, L. L., Mamle L. Briggs, the George Fergusons, Rae Pope, Miss Johnson, Whitfield Holland, Cassandra Jackson, Cary Gunter, Harold Wilkerson, Fannie Coles, and Henri Cornellus.
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Anthony Bagley, Jr., entertained with a musical tea at the country home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bagley, Sr., Sheepshead Bay, in honor of Albert Davis of New York City, last Sunday afternoon. The guests present were: Edith Pettiford, Charles Hackney, Edith Harvey, Walter Jackson, the Cornelius Davises, Alicia and Sylvia Collard, Doninga and Leodosia Bonilla, Charles Collard, Lorenza Arrastia and Miguel Angel Bonilla. Mrs. Davis assisted Mrs. Bagley in pouring tea.
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A most elaborate and enjoyable Christmas reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Gatling of 209 Cooke Street, Waterbury, Conn., on Christmas Day. The Gatlings opened their beautiful home to the pleasure of their friends who enjoyed the evening by playing cards and dancing. The Christmas spirit reigned supreme and manifested itself in the expression on every face. One's appetite was sharpened to edge with real honest-to-goodness champagne and various other mild liquids. Three separate and different spreads of linen were laid for deliciously prepared courses which were served in real Ritzy style. So varied and inviting were the delicacies served that one ate until one's comfort was threatened. Mr. Gatling kept the men supplied with cigars and cigarettes of every choice and individual ash receivers of different shapes and shades. Mrs. Gatling made a most pleasant and charming hostess. Among the guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Bolling of Meriden, Mr. and Mrs. Belfour, Mr. and Mrs. Nobling of Bridgeport, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Jackson, and Attorney and Mrs. Capers of New Haven, Mr. and Mrs. Sloane of New York City, Mr. and Mrs. Walton, Mrs. E. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Craig, Mr. A. H. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. whit, Mrs. Foust, and Mrs. J. W. Jones of Waterbury.
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Hinton of Englewood, New Jersey, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Carmen Elizabeth Hinton, to Mr. James Augustus Pawley of Georgetown, S. C. Miss Hinton graduates in June from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York,
WED. Evening
30 JANUARY
1929
at 8:30 sharp
BY SPECIAL REQUEST:
Monster Show and Dance
GIVEN BY
GRACE GILES' FAMOUS PUPILS
AN EXHIBITION OF ALL KINDS OF STAGE DANCES
At Renaissance Casino
DON'T MISS THIS POST-HOLIDAY TREAT
ELNORIST YOUNG, Pianist
JOSEPH JOHNSON, Assistant
Boxes $5 Admission $1 Logos $5
On sale at 158 West 131st Street
Phone Harlem 1154
FORBES RANDOLPH'S
KENTUCKY JUBILEE CHOIR
IN RECITAL
REPUBLICAN THEATRE, 209 West 42nd Street
SUNDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13th, 1929, At 8.30 P. M.
TICKETS: $2.50 TO 75c.
where she is a student of Costume Making and Designing. For the two terms preceding the present one, Miss Hinton was a student at Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Pawley, a graduate of Benedict College, is at present a student of New York City College taking a course leading to his Master's Degree. The date for the wedding has not been set.
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Mr. M. B. Trottman of Brooklyn had a group of people in on Tuesday afternoon to meet Madame Sarojun Naldu.
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Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Frazier of Fleetwood, Mount Vernon, entertained in their palatial home on New Year's Day in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Clifford F. Myers. The Frazier's home, which is the last word in attractiveness and elegance, was especially decorated in holiday reds and greens. A delicious seven course dinner was served. The guests were all relatives of Mrs. Myers and included her grandmother, Mrs. T. Bones, and her son, Mr. Louis Bones, her mother, Mrs. J. B. Miller, her cousin, Miss Marion McCall of Bordentown and Mr. John Deveaux. Mr. Frazier motored the party to and from Fleetwood.
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Alma Gilbert, one of the attractive and popular school teachers of Augusta, Georgia, who has been attending City College, will soon be leaving New York for her home. Miss Gilbert is the daughter of the late Dr. John Wesley Gilbert, one of America's most highly educated men. He won for his distinctive work in Greek, a scholarship from Brown University to the American School of Classics at Athens, Greece and was the first colored person in America to have been so honored. His thesis "The Demes of Attica", which is still in the Library of that school, brought him his Master's Degree. He traveled through the Grecian Archipelago and many of the places made famous by St. Paul in his writings, studied in Berlin, and read Hebrew under the famous Dr. Harper of the University of Chicago. Dr. Gilbert was also a missionary to Africa. Some of his school work from Athens, Greece, is in the Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Miss Gilbert is stopping with the Willises at 205 West 139th Street.
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Among my five hundred Christmas cards was one from Hilda Thompson who is way out in Seattle, Washington. On the back was a note telling me that Ethel Waters is playing the Orpheum there. Eubie Blake and Broadway Jones' act was there a week ago and a gorgeous time was in order.
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Lucille Burleigh has gone into business for herself - a big-time florist, on her own. Congratulations!
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The Harry Austins had an informal open house New Year's Day. The gang came in and out all evening. Eggnog, of course.
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Alphonse Tribie had his turn at entertaining. New Year's Eve. What a perfect host, but then, fifty million Frenchmen can't be wrong. Mrs. Curtis Smith entertained at tea on last Sunday in honor of Mrs. Thomas Carroll of Philadelphia. The following guests were present: Mrs. Randolph McDougal, Mr. and Mrs.
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Henri Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Cabey, Miss Aurella Swlgget, Miss Helen Wilson, Miss B. Verney, Miss B. Leonard, Reuel M. Jordan, George Rawlins, Miss H. Williams, Miss Ella Taylor, Miss Jordan, Miss Rosa Fisher of Washington, D. C., Miss Mamie Lee and friend, Miss Bille Fields and friend, Miss Pearl Ponton, Mrs. Beulah Adams, E. W. Ashby, Mrs. Ruth Lee, Mr. Sullivan, Miss Ethel Sessoms, Floyd Stanford, William Robinson, and Mr. Miller of Atlantic City.
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Mr. and Mrs. Dotson of Long Branch, N. J., entertained a host of friends on Christmas day at dinner. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fesperman of Asbury Park, George Gilliam, Miss Ennis Wingfield, Miss Carrie Phinney, William H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lester and Mrs. Clara Smith of Bloomfield, Mr. C. Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parnell of New York City. The Dotsons received many presents and a pleasant evening was spent by all.
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The lovely Rhoda Smith entertained her friends at a New Year's Eve party that is still the talk of the town. The guest of honor was her husband, Moulton Smith, who was home for the holidays from Boston where he conducts his business. The Smith home, which has just been completed in the Chinese manner, oriental rugs. Chinese laquered baby grand and radio, and draperies to match, was especially decorated in Christmas reds and greens. A Buffet Supper and Yuletide Wassall kept the party going from ten thirty until six the next morning. The guests included Jack Dabney of Boston, Rufus Redman, Belba Foreman, Heloe Pierce, Ellen Mills, Cyril Seleby, D. T. Murry, Charles Huiswoud, Anita Gant, Alice Cahalhan, Nan Thurston, Pauline Hackney, Urban Jordan, Alice Thompson, Claude Johns, R. Morrisson, John Wyche, Vera Raymos, Walter Saunders, Gertrude Donowa, Bessie O'Reilly, Florence Harris, Lena Robertson, Ed Johnson, William King, Dr. Mary Jane Watkins, Mrs. Bill Robinson, Ione Wright, Dr. Clifton Randolph, Elnorist Young, Maude Russell, Douglas Hutson, Carrie Payne, Mozell McKenzie, Robert Geles, Veda Hilton, Joe Blocker, Mr. and Mrs. Lord, Vivian Morris, Isabello Stephenson, Mae and Gladys Goode, Minerva Lee, Gladys Littleton, Reggie Goodwin, Roger Hansborough, Jacque Pinkett, Jean Lee, Perry Furgerson, Stella Johnston, Dr. Paul Jones, Constance Preddle, Rose Worrell, Adele Sealy, Mr. and Mrs. Godoling, Miss Larocque, Carmella Gonzalez, Kelly Gregg, Jimmy Ross, Charlie Williams, Gladdie Griffith, Claude Rowe, Creighton Brothers, George Smith, Henry Matthews, Gerard Pickens.
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The Majuer Joneses gave a dinner party in honor of Ester Perkins of Elizabeth City, N. C. Mrs. Perkins is visiting her son and daughter Alma E. Johnson and Albert Perkins. Those present were: the Allen E. Johnsons, Wiley Felton. Searetta Warren of Brooklyn, Lillian Higgens and Mr. Ropper. Mrs. Perkins was also entertained by Charles Hunter and sister, Edith Whittard.
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cluded the C. A. Youngs, Wilbur Porters, Harry Jeffries, Alton Youngs, Robert Reids, Barneqy Youngs, Charles Greens, Mae Harper, Anna Young, Bessie Webb of Baltimore, Helen Allen, William Miller, SEamuel Carr, and B. Hunter of Broklyn. On hand were a few noted musicians, Mr. Green from Fletcher Henderson's band, Chick Webb from Rose Danceland, Ginger Young and Hugh Woolford who graciously entertained the guests.
The Albert Harrises gave one of the most attractive parties of the recent holiday at the swank Jack and Jill Studio. Bridge, whist and dancing were the features of the evening. Oddles of egg nog and a colation a la Jack and Jill added to the galley, and Marian Lavanter, Alando Robinson and Augustus Haston completed the party with their wonderful singing. Fifty guests enjoyed the hospitality of the Harrises who were assisted in receiving by Mozella Swann and Cella Lacey.
Mrs. Mollie G. Lanford, prominent in social and political circles of the New Jersey district, was the recent guest of her sister Mrs. L. V. Douglas and daughters Helen and Ana. Mrs. Langford left Tuesday for Red Bank attend the Conference there, but will return to New York in a few days for a brief stay.
The Eduardo Castros are recuperating from the strain of the holiday festivities at their favorite resort in Otisville.
Mrs. Lulu Johnson Ford was hostess at a New Year's Eve party at her
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We shall issue on or about the number of the INTER-STATE TRADEMENT of NEGRO HARLEM.
The Negro Real Estate Broker in this development, notwithstanding nouncement he has suffered through brought to all undreamed of proglorify the men and women who possible for the small investor to
ALVIN J.
Editor
We shall issue on or about the 23rd of January, a special number of the INTER-STATE TATTLER dedicated to the development of NEGRO HARLEM.
The Negro Real Estate Broker has played a conspicuous part in this development, notwithstanding the ecconiums of denouncement he has suffered through the pioneering which has brought to all undreamed of prosperity. We shall attempt to glorify the men and women whose tenacity and genius made it possible for the small investor to get a lasting foothold.
ALVIN J. MOSES.
residence, 170 Scotland Road, Orange, New Jersey, on Monday evening, December 31st. The guests were the Misses Jessie Davenport, Pocohontas and Aurelia Foster, Mabel Howard, Carrie Richards, Laura Smith, Carrie Whitington, Vivian Hollis, Myrtle Van Blake, Helen Jackson, Estelle Riddick, A. Bassett, Mr. and Mrs. R. Kato, Dr. W. Weathers, Attorney John Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. R. Booker, Mrs. D. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Z. Richards and Messrs. D. A. Johnson, Dan Winge, Lawrence Dancey, B. Tundelhurke, Horace Cole, Jules Henderson, Louis Dennis Dyrwood Williams, E. Talte and B. Miller and L. Sparrow. Music was furnished by Erskine Butterfield at the piano and Vernon Harris and Capt. Johnson, saxophonists.
Kittle Fenner Jones, teacher at Wilberforce University, visited her husband during the holidays. Mr. Jones has been in Detroit for the past three months. They also visited in Canada. The Joneses are Jerseyites.
Hattle Edwards, a very gifted pianist and vocalist, who comes from one of the best pioneer families in Columbus, Ohio and an entire family of noted musicians, is living at the Emma Ranslom House where she has been delighting her listeners at their holiday parties. Miss Edwards leaves in two years to go abroad where she expects to reside permanently.
The cute Sadye Chase sailed Saturday morning on the S. S. Roosevelt for a three months' rest in Havana. Bon voyage, little Sadye! Here's wishing you a safe trip, a gay vacation, a
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The Grand, J. Finley Wilson, writes me from Detroit that he is much improved since Mrs. Grand arrived and took him in hand. He will be one of the speakers on the 50th Anniversary Program of the Negro Achievement Hour, Friday, January 11th.
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The Emmet Fitzgeralds opened the New Year with an elaborate dinner party for sixteen at the home in West 130th. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. R. Crumpler, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. H. Milburn, Mr. and Mrs. E. Cachemaille, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Marlan Brown of Bordentown, Mrs. Mamie Anderson-Pratt and Mr. Lynwood Fitzgerald. Several after dinner guests arrived and cards and dancing were enjoyed until early morning.
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One of the most picturesque events of the Social Season made its appearance at 1928 Oregon Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C., when Mr. Albert J. Battles and Mr. Wm. H. Burnett of New York were honored with an elaborate Formal Dinner Party. The table was laid for eight covers and decorated with polinsettia and chrysanthemums.
The dinner was served in nine courses and sliver service throughout. Everyone was seated according to place cards. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Porter, Miss A. A. Nichols, Miss Edna P. Johnson and Miss Margaret A. Harris; Messrs. Wm. H. Burnett, A. J. Battles, Oswald Burke. Miss Nichols wore a gorgeous gown of gold and black metallic lace; Mrs. Vernon
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Porter wore a bouffant gown of pale orchid tulle with uneven hem-line; Miss Johnson wore a gorgeous gown of black and gold Parisienne satin of extreme vogue, adorned with a corsage of orange tea roses; Miss Harris wore a tight bodice gown of orchid satin with uneven hem-line of extreme length, adorned with a corsage of mignon rosebud. The guests were entertained during dinner with musical selections rendered by Mr. Wm. Minor.
Late in the evening the guests departed to the Lincoln Colonade where reservations had been made for the Review. The most important event of the evening was the presentation of a novelty Birthday Cake to Mr. A. J. Battles in the form of a complete Telegram by Miss Harris.
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The Harmon Foundation, Mary Beattie Brady, director, has announced its awards for 1928 for distinguished achievement among Negroes. In each class the first prize is $400 and a gold medal, and the second, $100 and a bronze medal. The awards are administered for the foundation by the Commission on Race Relations of the Federal Council of Churches, George E. Haynes, secretary, and recognition is given only for achievement which is of national significance and which measures favorably with the best that has been done in that particular field by any race or nationality.
The awards were as follows: In Literature, first prize—Claude McKay, poet and novelist, formerly of New York, for Harlem Shadows and Home to Harlem; second prize, Nella Larsen
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Paintings and pieces of sculpture by Negro artists are being shown in an Exhibition which opened formally last Wednesday to a large number of invited guests at International House, New York, under the auspices of the Harmon Foundation and the Commission on Race Relations of the Federal Council of Churches. The Exhibit opened to the public the following day and will continue through January 15 from 11 in the morning to 9:30 in the evening.
The works are some of those which were submitted in the Award in Fine Arts, one of the seven fields of creative work covered by the William E. Harmon Awards for Distinguished Achievement among Negroes.
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THE North Harlem Medical Society.
Dr. Louis T. Wright, president, presented the first program of the new year on the Negro Achievement Hour. Friday, January 4th. The program, which was arranged by Dr. H. Binga Dismond, who announced for the occasion, offered such well known celebrities as Baby Cox and the Palmer Brothers, the sensation of Connie's Inn Revue; Louis Deppe, the latest addition to The Blackbirds of 1928, who sang Heywood's "Clorinda" and was accompanied by him; the popular Alhambra quartette, including Manda Randolph, Doris Rheubottom, Alma Travis and "Pigmeat"; J. Arthur Gaines, first tenor of the Kentucky Jubilee Choir, accompanied by Alonzo Dyer, organist of Mt. Olivet Church and Oliver "Shrimp" Brawner at the piano. The surprise artist was Dr. May Chinn who possesses an unusually spendid soprano voice and accompanied herself.
The speakers of the hour were Walter White, assistant executive secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., who gave a resume of the health problem in Harlem; Dr. Lucien Brown, who introduced Dr. Louis T. Wright, who in turn, set forth the aims and purposes of the North Harlem Medical Society.
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Geraldyn Dismond's Review of Events for the week announced the death of Herman Perry; appointment of Dr. Louis T. Wright as Police Surgeon; re-election of Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman to president of the New York Federation of Colored Women's Clubs; the coming Sunday concert of the Kentucky Jubilee Choir; the Harmon awards; a few interesting facts on the fall of the Freedman's Savings Bank as supplied by the Lincoln Secretarial School; a letter concerning Johnnie Jackson's restaurant; a resume of the housing problems in Harlem; the opening of the Strathmore Co-operative Apartments and a poem—"Who, But Mother"—by Attorney James P. Iffl.
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Mme. Sara Spencer Washington, founder and sole owner of the Apex College of Beauty Culture, gave her weekly talk on Beauty Culture and Bessye J. Bearden announced the anniversary program for Friday of this week, January 11th. The broadcasting will begin promptly at ten o'clock.
Between Puffs
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LADY NICOTINE
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Genial JERRY PRESTON, popular fiure in Harlem night life of the famous "Pods and Jerry's Rendezvous" is recovering from the fashionable flu. The severity of his case made serum injections necessary. Dr. H. Binga Dismond and Nurse P. J. Harris were in charge.
In the Navex Building, 46th Street west of Broadway, on the ground floor is Billy Pierce's Studio, the largest studio for stage dancing in the world. Four years ago, the studio was a one room on the top floor and today it occupies five rooms for which $6,000 a year in rent is paid, employs eleven people, and houses twenty-seven classes. Its regsiter is the blue book of Broad-
Genial JERRY PRESTON's night life of the famous "Pods" covering from the fashionable flu serum injections necessary. Dr. H. Harris were in charge.
way; its walls are lined with autographed photographs of every celebrity of note; the combined salaries of the girls of one class alone, (and there are only eight to a class) is $28,000 a week. The general color scheme is red and green with a fresco of figures in brown, red and orange, doing the Charleston, blackbottom and sugar foot stomp. Mirrors galore permit the dancers to watch their form. There are dressing rooms for stars, dressing ms for chorus girls, shower baths. private work rooms, class rooms and Mr. Pierce's private office.
What a busy place! Taps, taps, taps everywhere. In one room Buddy Bradley shows a Broadway star a syncopated buck; in another Roland Holder puts a class of eight through the Sugar Foot Stomp; while Ernest Graham carries on with another group in a third room. The efficient Freida Jackson, secretary to Mr. Pierce, meets you in the foyer and makes appointments for lesson or interviews, and a brown lady in a green smock, climbs present Helen Smith, a diminutive bither and thither painting the murals of dancing figures.
When you reach the inner shrine, you find Billy Pierce, himself, handsome, brown, keen featured, with a soft voice and charming manners. On his desk is a picture of Mrs. Pierce and the baby, Billy, Jr. His has been an interesting career. He was born in Virginia, lived in Chicago and when he first came to New York about five
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years ago started in the newspaper game. He worked on the Tattler, Observer and Chicago Defender and made his first contacts with Broadway while soliciting advertising. He and Leonard Harper conceived the idea of opening the dancing studio, but Mr. Harper lost heart and left him to carry the idea to completion and success. Mr. Pierce directs the work of the studio
ON, popular fiure in Harlem and Jerry's Rendezvous" is re-du. The severity of his case made I. Binga Dismond and Nurse P. J.
and although he does no instructing, he stages revues and handles the large Broadway groups. Classes are held from twelve until seven each day, and the Pierce Studio specializes in the Sugar Foot Strut, Syncopated Buck, Eccentric Buck, Devil Dance, Jungle Stomp, Zulu Stomp, Dirty Dig, Flapper Stomp, Kicking Routines, Soft Shoe, Harlem Hips, Black Bottom with Taps, Black Bottom and Stair Dance.
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I see my boy, Lewis, gives Thelma the big break in the "Cocktails", but I stick to my original story and sigh over Paul and Clarence. Not so silly. Clever idea of the informal presentation, Mr. Clarence. Clever boy, anyhow. When are you going to sing for me, "Je ne que vous donner que l'amour, babe?"
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Baby Cox and the Palmer Brothers almost broke up W. A. B. C. Friday night. What a wow they were on the Negro Achievement Hour.
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Now that battle axes are to be used, the Lady is a bit timid about making the rounds. Especially since her police card has not come up from headquarters.
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Jerry Preston who has been ill for the past week wants the whole cockeyed word to know that Dr. Dismond had him in a "pneumonia jacket" and not a straight jacket as was rumored among his friends. Jerry's mind was far from bleary. Righto.
BROOKLYN is a city of beautiful churches and homes. It is a city of home loving people. We have our social gayety, but we are not ever as active as our friends across the river in Harlem. At the present time, everything is at a stand-still, socially. We are tired and breathless after rushing wildly hither and thither during the recent holidays. We are back at school trying to concentrate on our work, but in reality thinking of the fun to come at Easter time which isn't very far off.
THE BALLET
FEST.1.1. ATKINSON, the sweetest girl in Brooklyn.
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BROOKLYN
BROOKLYN is a city of beautiful cities of home loving people. We have ever as active as our friends across present time, everything is at a standbreathless after rushing wildly hither holidays. We are back at school trying but in reality thinking of the fun to very far off.
VESTA A. ATKINSON, the
The Alpha and Omega basket-ball game which is played in New York every New Year's afternoon, is always the last important affair of the Christmas holidays. This year, the game was played at Rockland Palace, and in spite of the rain, was very well attended. Among the Brooklynites and others we spied in the crowd were: Hortense Coleman, Frederick Bestmann, Mary Coleman, Charles Moore, Lila Jeffers. Kenneth Wibecan, Curle Mon-
tero, Paul Coleman, Malcolm Johnston, Emory Moore, Norman Johnson, Barcorett Johnson, Cohen Johnston, Burke hou: Horne, Edna Burge and Malcolm Fulafteher, all of Brooklyn. Also Hazel Baxter of Phila.. Sedella Ten Eyck, Jean Lee, Reginald Goodwin, Mark Parks,
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One of Brooklyn's most popular girls has been married for nearly a month and no one knew of the marriage until just recently. Who dares to say a woman can't keep a secret? We are referring to, as many of you know, the former Yohannes Sellers who is now Mrs. Frederick Travis. Fred Travis, a nephew of Mr. W. Valentine, principal of the Bordentown Industrial School, is also well known in both Brooklyn and his own home town, Montclair, New Jersey. The young couple are residing in Brooklyn.
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Jear Simon of 278 Macno Street was hostess to the members of the "G Defenders" club on Saturday af noon, January fifth. Dancing was one entertainment feature. Members of the "Gay Defenders" are: Velma Gadsden, president; Hortense Coleman, vice president; Margaret Burrill; Irma
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Many Brooklyn girls and boys remember the beautiful blue eyed, black haired Marjorie Taylor who deserted the gay life of society to become the wife of Herbert Moore of Montclair, New Jersey. "Margle" as she is lovingly called, is also the mother of an adorable baby boy, Herbert, Jr., who is just twenty-two days old, today.
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The young ones of Brooklyn are getting real good these days. They have started the new year right off in the proper manner. The Sunday after Christmas we noticed Velma Gadsden, Margaret Burrill, Iris Wilson, Evelyn Burrill, Elsie Wilson, John Knlg, Barrett Johnson, Emory Moore, Norman Johnson, Hugh Randolph, Will Doar, Milton Tucker, Lawrence Doar, Charles Moore, Joseph Jeffers, Cecil Wilson and so many more standing outside of St. Augustine's P. E. Church, after the services. The point is, however, were all of these just mentioned INSIDE of church DURING the services? Page Rev. G. F. M.
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Curle Montero returned to Howard University after spending the holidays in Brooklyn with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Montero. Curle's guest during the holidays was Ralph Vaughan of Washington, D. C.
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Paul Coleman has returned to Bates College in Maine, after spending the Christmas holidays in his home town, Brooklyn.
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Johnston of Brooklyn. Cohen is the very image of Nils Asther the movie actor whom you, a lot of others and LEARN A P Are you capable of making enough become financially independent-
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Why didn't Dutton Ferguson of D. C. come to Brooklyn during his recent visit in New York City? The same old cry, "don't cha like us anymore," Dutton?
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Miss Constance Willis was hostess to the Members of "Nonchalants" on Saturday afternoon, January fifth. Members of "Nonchalants" are: Marlan Montero Johnston, Miss Edna Burge, president; Miss Mary Coleman, vice president; Mrs. Susan Pollard Ryan, Mrs. Eleanor Pollard Cornielson, Mrs. Mildred Wibecan Monte, Mrs. Helen Johnson Daniels, Miss Hilda Stoklen, secretary; Miss Constance Willis, Mrs. Ruth Jacobs Walters and Miss Gwendolyn Beekman.
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Vesta Atkinson, the lovely eyes girl of the "Gays" of Brooklyn, secretary of the "Gays", an artist, five feet, brown hair and brown eyes, popularly known around Brooklyn.
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A long felt need to Brooklyn's lodgers was a desirable place to eat. This has been filled by Messrs. Jack Stewart and C. Allen, when on Thursday last they opened one of the finest restaurants at 986 Fulton Street, near Grant Avenue. Let all Brooklynites sing in loud voices, Cheers and Success to this long desired necessity.
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BROOKLYN is a city of beautiful churches and homes. It is a city of home loving people. We have our social gayety, but we are not ever as active as our friends across the river in Harlem. At the present time, everything is at a stand-still, socially. We are tired and breathless after rushing wildly hither and thither during the recent holidays. We are back at school trying to concentrate on our work, but in reality thinking of the fun to come at Easter time which isn't very far off.
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FEST. A. A. ATKINSON, the sweetest girl in Brooklyn.
Friday. January 11. 1929
BROOKLYN
BROOKLYN is a city of beautiful cities of home loving people. We have ever as active as our friends across present time, everything is at a standbreathless after rushing wildly hither holidays. We are back at school trying but in reality thinking of the fun to do very far off.
VESTA A. ATKINSON, the
The Alpha and Omega basket-ball game which is played in New York every New Year's afternoon, is always the last important affair of the Christmas holidays. This year, the game was played at Rockland Palace, and in spite of the rain, was very well attended. Among the Brooklynites and others we spied in the crowd were: Hortense Coleman, Frederick Bestmann, Mary Coleman, Charles Moore, Lila Jeffers, Kenneth Wibecan, Curle Montage, Bank Colleen, Malibu, Jackson
tero, Paul Coleman, Malcolm Johnston. Emory Moore, Norman Johnson, Barcomrett Johnson, Cohen Johnston, Burke houHorne, Edna Burge and Malcolm Fulafterher, all of Brooklyn. Also Hazel Baxter of Phila.. Sedella Ten Eyck, Jean Lee, Reginald Goodwin, Mark Parks.
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One of Brooklyn's most popular girls has been married for nearly a month and no one knew of the marriage until just recently. Who dares to say a woman can't keep a secret? We are referring to, as many of you know, the former Yohannes Sellers who is now Mrs. Frederick Travis. Fred Travis, a nephew of Mr. W. Valentine, principal of the Bordentown Industrial School, is also well known in both Brooklyn and his own home town, Montelair, New Jersey. The young couple are residing in Brooklyn.
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Jean Simon of 278 Macno Street was hostess to the members of the "G Defenders" club on Saturday af noon, January fifth. Dancing was one entertainment feature. Members of the "Gay Defenders" are: Velma Gadsden, president; Hortense Coleman, vice president; Margaret Burrill; Irma
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JEAN LOUISE SIMON, the charming and clever writer of the Brooklyn page, who is the treasurer of the popular Gays. She has a pair of eyes that speak of love and everything.
Doan; Elsie Wilson, Jortia Jacobs, Iris Wilson, Evelyn Burrill, Vesta Atkinson, secretary, and Jean Simon.
JEAN LOUISE SIMON, the c
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treasurer. The "Gays" are looking forward to with great pleasure their first anniversary celebration which is to take place on the nineteenth of January.
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Many Brooklyn girls and boys remember the beautiful blue eyed, black haired Marjorie Taylor who deserted the gay life of society to become the wife of Herbert Moore of Montclair, New Jersey. "Margle" as she is lovingly called, is also the mother of an adorable baby boy, Herbert, Jr., who is just twenty-two days old, today.
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The young ones of Brooklyn are getting real good these days. They have started the new year right off in the proper manner. The Sunday after Christmas we noticed Velma Gadsden, Margaret Burrill, Iris Wilson, Evelyn Burrill, Elsie Wilson, John Knlg, Barrett Johnson, Emory Moore, Norman Johnson, Hugh Randolph, Will Doar, Milton Tucker, Lawrence Doar, Charles Moore, Joseph Jeffers, Cecil Wilson and so many more standing outside of St. Augustine's P. E. Church, after the services. The point is, however, were all of these just mentioned INSIDE of church DURING the services? Page Rev. G. F. M.
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Curle Montero returned to Howard University after spending the holidays in Brooklyn with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Montero. Curle's guest during the holidays was Ralph Vaughan of Washington, D. C.
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Why didn't Dutton Ferguson of D. C. come to Brooklyn during his recent visit in New York City? The same old cry, "don't cha like us anymore," Dutton?
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Miss Constance Willis was hostess to the Members of "Nonchalants" on Saturday afternoon, January fifth. Members of "Nonchalants" are: Marlan Montero Johnston, Miss Edna Burge, president; Miss Mary Coleman, vice president; Mrs. Susan Pollard Ryan, Mrs. Eleanor Pollard Cornielson, Mrs. Mildred Wibecan Monte, Mrs. Helen Johnson Daniels, Miss Hilda Stoklen, secretary; Miss Constance Willis, Mrs. Ruth Jacobs Walters and Miss Gwendolyn Beekman.
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A NEW OPLICY FOR THE LOCAL THEATRES
Beginning with this week, I am going to innovate a change in our methods of reviewing and criticizing the plays presented at the local houses. I feel that the public and the players desire honest, candid opinions of the good and bad features of a production. And what is more, I am certain that honest, intelligent criticisms will in the long run, benefit the performers and the theatre managers as well. To my way of seeing things, under existing conditions, greater harm is done the capable producer and artist in the present day newspaper policy of glossing
over the shortcomings of inferior productions and entertainers. But at this time I shall not delve into this phase of the matter.
Beginning with this week, I shall just present reviews of the shows playing at the local theatres, but will make my criticisms next week. In other words first will come a review of the offerings, while the shows are playing. Then, the following week. I will pick out their good and bad features.
In this way I will have time to study each production and on the other hand the vehicles will have time to get in stride, to adjust, correct or eliminate undesirable features of their initial performance.
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Bennie Butler harm is done to the present day over the shortcomings of infection. But at this time I shall not delay. Beginning with this week, the shows playing at the local cisms next week. In other words the offerings, while the shows week, I will pick out their go. In this way I will have time the other hand the vehicles to adjust, correct or eliminate initial performance.
At the Lafayette
Eddie Rector and Ralph Cooper master dancers, comedians extraordinary, producers without peers—head the program at the Lafayete Theatre to the unbounded delight of audiences which taxed the capacity of the theatre yesterday. It is evident that during the two years that these boys have been touring the legitimate theatres and the motion picture palaces of the country they have acquired enough knowledge of the theatre to place them in the front rank of producers as well as entertainers.
The revue is called 'Chocolate Blondes'. The cast contains some old favorites and some new to Harlem audiences. Both groups answered encore after encore as the delighted audiences applauded them to the echo. The cast includes: George, Milliex and George, Russian and acrobatic dancers. The McClain Sisters, Cecan and Johnson, masters of a dozen different musical instruments. Lillian Powell, Orental Dancer, Mattie Hite, Freddie Johnson, unique toe dancer, Dick Campbell, Billy Gulfport, Ed. Pugh and the masters—Eddie Rector and Ralph Cooper. Then there is a dazzling chorus and the Cotton Club Orchestra. Talent enough for Broadway and all welded together into a fast-poring, beautiful, hilariously-funny revue.
The photoplay program includes, as the feature the screen version of the Broadway Stage Play "Oh, Kay". Colleen Moore is the star.
The Alhambra
"The Surprise Party" at which Billy Higgins is host is a record-breaker for laughs at the Alhambra this week. Popular Viola McCoy is among the nerrymakers, also Johnny Lee Long, Alma Travis, Willie Bryant, Ted Blackmon, George Randol, Dorls Rheubottom, and of course, the sixteen Alhambra Dancing Girls. Amanda Randolph, for this week only, steps out of the revue into a creepy mystery play, "The Ghost
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"Deep Harlem", a musical comedy vehicle, started at the Biltmore Theatre last Monday night and hardly got much further. The vehicle, badly geered, started off sputtering, scooted a few yards sputtered some more, clicked for a moment and then went completely "dead" as a startled and sympathetic audience all but shed tears at the desperate but futile efforts of the mechanics to keep the machine in motion.
"Deep Harlem" is one of the most miserable and deplorable of failures it has been my unpleas-
HAZEL MEYERS, Western songbird, who has been touring the south with one of the Majestic Theatrical Circuit's musical comedies, will most likely appear here again some time this season.
ent lot to record. When I reviewed the vehicle at the Lafayette Theatre some months ago, it had every indication of being a high class musical comedy story of Negro life. But there was a vast difference in the presentation of last Monday night at the Biltmore and the presentation at the Lafayette. The Harlem presentation gave every indication of developing into something really worth while; the debacle at the Broadway house, to all outward appearances, has destroyed almost every possibility; the machine is wrecked beyond redemption. It's not worth a Tinker's "Dam".
Two glaring errors have been made with the production aside
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House". Her part however, is all fun. The audience was thrilled Monday with the appearance of their favorite with the drama players. When the unexpected finish of the mystery play comes, you get a thrill and a laugh at the same intsant. If this is a fair sample of the 1920 model of Alhambra shows, it looks like a jolly lesson for Harlem. The picture feautre is "Wages of Conscience" with Herbert Rawlinson.
"Ready Money" is the enticing title of the revue for next week at the Alhambra. Billy Higgins says there will be plenty of "ready money" flashed--but it will most likely be "stage money" which doesn't buy anything but laughs.
The Alhambra drama players will be Kentucky mountaineers for the week. The play is "The Moonshiner's Daughter," dealing with the bitter feud between the Claytons and the Blackburns, and how love finally finds a way to end the mountain warfare of two proud families.
To complete the triple program there will be the picture feautre. "Top Sergeant Mulligan" in which dainty Lila Lee will be seen.
The Lincoln Theatre
The Lincoln Theatre has "Speedy" Smith, late star of the snappy burlesque production, "Seven Eleven" in a presentation entitled "Gettin' Hot". "Speedy" is supported by a cast numbering about twenty principals and a chorus of hard working maids.
"Gettin' Hot" is brimful of snappy songs, fast dancing and good comedy. Helping "Speedy" with the comedy work are Andrew Fairchild and "Skeeter" Winston. Then there is Trixie Smith, Zudora De Gaston, Pete Peters, George Lynch, Jessie Love, William Gunn, "Happy" Donifer, George Green and Sonny Mitchell. Next week, Bessie Smith will be the feature attraction in a musical comedy vehicle entitled, "Steamboat Days". Miss Smith is one of the foremost of the "Blues" entertainers and is styled the "Empress of the Blues".
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By THEOPHILUS LEWIS
I had a furtive hope that I would make a New Year's reservation the audience could know what stage. Apparently they still feel know how to read and write the first show of 1929 found the thief.
I am sorry. There is one tail of 1929 I would like to give was announced, I did not get appeared in enormous white rhinoceros monologue, or rather, burlesque. The first big hand of 1929 ought he was one of the best features all, was not half bad.
Mr. Robinson's revue was going to in the way of comedy. As it fell short on the musical end, the son are both young they might be what the show lacked in melody by the wealth of rhythm contrived room dancers.
This Meeres couple can do something about Paul that attains.
I know one dizzy dame who week and twice on Sunday. They be all right so far as his art is to pulchritude, anybody with half of the team is Thelma.
I furtive hope that the management of the play a New Year's resolution to distribute public he could know what's what and who's what currently they still feel that not enough of them to read and write to justify the expense. Of 1929 found the theatre, as usual, sans pardon. There is one chap in Clarence Robin, who I would like to give honorable mention. He faced, I did not get it. Anyway he is the enormous white rimmed goggles and gave for rather, burlesque impersonation of rainy hand of 1929 ought to go to that lad. The of the best features of a show which, taken half bad. Robinson's revue was good to look at and good day of comedy. Aside from Alberta Prymom in the musical end, but since the year and the young they might make up for that later, now lacked in melody was more than compass of rhythm contributed by Meeres and Meeres.
Meeres couple can dance. Not only that but about Paul that attracts the ladies to the one dizzy dame who went to see him every vice on Sunday. That's what I call silly. So far as his art is concerned. But when he, anybody with half an eye can see the play is Thelma.
I had a furtive hope that the management of the Lafayette would make a New Year's resolution to distribute programs, so the audience could know what's what and who's who on the stage. Apparently they still feel that not enough of their patrons know how to read and write to justify the expense. Hence, the first show of 1929 found the theatre, as usual, sans programs.
I am sorry. There is one chap in Clarence Robinson's Cocktails of 1929 I would like to give honorable mention. If his name was announced, I did not get it. Anyway he is the fellow who appeared in enormous white rimmed goggles and gave the clever monologue, or rather, burlesque impersonation of race leaders. The first big hand of 1929 ought to go to that lad. To my mind he was one of the best features of a show which, take it all in all, was not half bad.
Mr. Robinson's revue was good to look at and good to listen to in the way of comedy. Aside from Alberta Pryme, the show fell short on the musical end, but since the year and Mr. Robinson are both young they might make up for that later on. Indeed what the show lacked in melody was more than compensated for by the wealth of rhythm contributed by Meeres and Meeres, ballroom dancers.
This Meeres couple can dance. Not only that but there is something about Paul that attracts the ladies to the box office.
I know one dizzy dame who went to see him every day last week and twice on Sunday. That's what I call silly. Paul may be all right so far as his art is concerned. But when it comes to pulchritude, anybody with half an eye can see the beauty part of the team is Thelma.
The Good Woman Long Gone
The good woman seems to movies. She is being relegated to her more attractive sister, the played up in grand style in the underworld pictures led the way. The Docks of New York in which had oodles of S. A. and no preacher. Gentlemen Prefer Blever filmed, was of the same which was shown at the Lafayette woman being glorified by the chieftain, for one' am glad to see the discard. She never had any all creatures of fiction, she had as pictures and stories picture many women old enough to know impossible and unhealthy ethics most of the time men and women insincerity and sham.
The bad woman has certain esting. If her influence on life which resulted from the influencer life will not only become appr more enjoyable as well.
And woman seems to be getting the worst of life is being relegated to the second rate picture, attractive sister, the so-called bad woman, a grand style in the big super-features. I like pictures led the way—pictures like The Dawn of New York in which the leading female of S. A. and no more morals than the gentlemen Prefer Blondes, my idea of the kind was of the same class, and The Woman shown at the Lafayette last week, presenting glorified by the chivalry of a whole nation she' am glad to see the good woman head on. She never had any real existence in life of fiction, she had a great influence on life and stories pictured her as the ideal woman old enough to know better tried to live and unhealthy ethical standard. The result of time men and women were separated by blood and sham.
A woman has certainly made the movies no longer influence on life can undo some of the need from the influence of the good woman, but only become appreciably cleaner and fitter as well.
The good woman seems to be getting the worst of it in the movies. She is being relegated to the second rate pictures while her more attractive sister, the so-called bad woman, is being played up in grand style in the big super-features. I believe the underworld pictures led the way—pictures like The Dragnet and The Docks of New York in which the leading female characters had oodles of S. A. and no more morals than the average preacher. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, my idea of the best picture ever filmed, was of the same class, and The Woman Disputed, which was shown at the Lafayette last week, presented a loose woman being glorified by the chivalry of a whole nation.
I, for one' am glad to see the good woman headed toward the discard. She never had any real existence in life, but, like all creatures of fiction, she had a great influence on life. So long as pictures and stories pictured her as the ideal womanhood many women old enough to know better tried to live up to her impossible and unhealthy ethical standard. The result was that most of the time men and women were separated by a wall of Insincerity and sham.
The bad woman has certainly made the movies more interesting. If her influence on life can undo some of the hypocrisy which resulted from the influence of the good woman of fiction, life will not only become appreciably cleaner and franker but more enjoyable as well.
from the earlier mistakes and defects. The first is the introduction of Darkey (T. O. B. A.) hokum for comedy; the second is the introduction of vaudeville numbers in between the scenes, thereby destroying the continuity of the story. There were and are, numerous other defects, but the two just mentioned were the vital wounds that cannot be survived. "Deep Harlem" can now be named, "Dead Harlem". It's done for. John Mason, a mediocre comedian at best, looked like an Al
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In the management of the Lafayette resolution to distribute programs, so it's what and who's who on the ball that not enough of their patrons can justify the expense. Hence, the theatre, as usual, sans programs.
Shap in Clarence Robinson's Cocktail honorable mention. If his name is not. Anyway he is the fellow who named goggles and gave the clever impersonation of race leaders. It to go to that lad. To my mind is of a show which, take it all in.
Good to look at and good to listen to tale from Alberta Pryme, the show but since the year and Mr. Robin-make up for that later on. Indeed he was more than compensated for audited by Meeres and Meeres, ball-
ence. Not only that but there is acts the ladies to the box office. He went to see him every day last what's what I call silly. Paul may be concerned. But when it comes of an eye can see the beauty part
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be getting the worst of it in the
to the second rate pictures while
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big super-features. I believe the
pictures like The Dragnet and
such the leading female characters
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The good woman headed toward
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a great influence on life. So long
and her as the ideal womanhood
now better tried to live up to her
standard. The result was that
men were separated by a wall of
only made the movies more inter-
can undo some of the hypocrisy
face of the good woman of fiction,
especially cleaner and franker but
Jolson. Mason never rated very high, to my mind was the outstanding entertainer of the production. John stole the show in the second act. Second only to Mason, was Juanita Stinnett, whose singing was one of the few redeeming features of a badly constructed machine with cylinders missing badly. Others who tried bravely were Salem Whitney. Homer Tutt, Lena Wilson, Billy Andrews, Pearl McCormack. Mable Ridley, Alice Gorgas and Jimmy Baskette.
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Maurice Dancer, head of Dancer's News Bureau and associated with his brother, Earl Dancer, as vice-president an dgeneral manager of Dancer Theatrical Enterprises, was taken from his brother's Long Island home to Wiley Wilson Sanitarium, New Year's Day, suffering from an attack of influenza. His condition is not serious.
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Irvin C .Miller had to hastily construct a show for the Royal Theatre of Baltimore to open there Tuesday. It seems that something happened to the "That's It" vehicle of the Majestic Theatrical Circuit as that company failed to fill contract. Miller and his players left early Tuesday morning.
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At the Walker Theatre of Indianapolis, Indiana, this week is "Steamboat Bill", a musical comedy production with a number of well known entertainers billed as follows: "Three Rapid Fire Comedians; Billy Ewing, Sam Robinson and "Bozo" Nickerson; Hatie Noel, the "Cyclonic Bundle of Fun"; Ethel Willis, "Toe dancer extraordinary"; Tommy Wods, "World's greatest eccentric dancer"; J. C. Davis, "Singer supreme"; the "Get Happy Four", "A Red Hot Jazz Quartette" and "A radio-brownskin beauty chorus to whoop things up."
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"Miss Broadway" a vehicle of the Acme Amusement Company is at the Booker Washington Theatre of St. Louis, Mo., this week. Listed in the cast, we find: Lillian Glenn, Paula Moore, Helen and Irene, a dancing team; "Snow" Miller and ten fast little steppers.
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The Whitman Sisters and company are closing out their third week at Gibson's Theatre, Philadelphia. Their engagement in the big Quaker Metropolis has been one glorious triumph. Alice, Bert, Princess Wee Wee, Bernice Ellis, "Sambo" Reid, Willie Tooswee and the juveniles, "Pops" and Billy and Leon and Douglas and that fascinating chorus and the one and only Mae, the directing genius of the vehicle, is the real goods.
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Bessie Smith with a strong supporting company is at the Standard Theatre of Philadelphia this week.
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The Pearl Theatre of Philly is still featuring Sandy Burns and Sam Russell as "Ashes" and "Bilo" in a trip to Africa. This week will mark a break in the engagement of this classy combination at the Ridge Avenue house. They are headed for N. Y. after Sunday's final performance.
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D. C., Jimmy Marshall is presenting the Inimitable Shelton Broks in "Dixie Dreams", a musical comedy fantasy with a strong supporting cast including Mae Burns and Lavinia Mack. Putney Dandridge, Charles Ray and Gallie De Gaston.
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The second edition of the "Black Birds" now playing at the Tremon Theatre of Boston, is scheduled for Philadelphia some time this month The Boston engagement has been a crowning triumph.
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Little Margaret Simms, Cora Green Mrs Bill Robinson and her mother of Chicago, Mamie Smith, Elveta Tribbie and Andrew, Mrs. Johnny (M
GEORGETTA HARVEY'S "playing with "Porgy". These class work. Miss Harvey's singing includes this specialty in her phenomenal success wherever pr
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Kentucky Jubilee Choir offers singing of a distinctly new magnificence, presenting Spirituals and ensembles of unexcelled beauty and true musicianship, unlike any other organization in the world. The members of the Choir are J. Arthur Gaines, Robert M. Caver, 1st tenors; Hinton Jones, Augustus Simons, second tenors; William Veasey, Frank Pollitt, first basses; Arthur Payne, Matt Hansley, second basses.
Hazel Winfrey One of Uncle Robert's Pals
ADORABLE little Hazel Winfrey, eight years old and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Winfrey of 458 Mott Avenue, the Bronx, has received the envied honor of becoming one of Uncle Robert's pals. Uncle Robert is well known among radio fans as a collector of juvenile talent and among school children as the preacher of "S.O.S." (stay on the sidewalk).
Hazel is the first and only colored child to be made one of the pals. Last spring, her marvelous acrobatic performance and toe dancing at an entertainment given by the Emanuel Episcopal Church (white) attracted Uncle Robert's attention. Hazel is known among both white and colored circles for her dancing. She scored a hit last month at the Apex Beauty Contest and Ball and was dubbed "an acrobat, knee high to a duck".
Hazel, or rather "Cousin" Hazel will be the dancer of the pals but she will also be heard over the radio every Saturday morning at 9:30 from station WHN as a reciter and singer. Her first trip with the pals was on Saturday, December 29th, when she danced at the Empire Theatre in the Bronx. Saturday, January 12th, she will dance at a big affair given at the Hotel Buckingham. Uncle Robert, himself, is very enthusiastic in his praises of his new little star. Hazel is just another one of Grace Giles' kiddies receiving fame.
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FONERAL services over the re-
mains of “Dinks Scott” on of
Philadelphia’s best beloved young
women were held last Saturday
from her late residence in Cleve-
land Ave., this City. Altho con.
tinued hopes and wishes for her
recovery were at all times evi-
denced by her host of friends and
relatives, still her demise was not
unexpected, due to a lingering ill-
ness which covered a period of
about five months. With an even
temperament, personality and
charm always radiating “Dinks” as
she was affectionately known al-
ways brightened all atmospheres
with which she would gain con-
tact. The many and_ beautiful
floral gifts, together with the hun-
dreds who paid their last respects
were a positive attest to the high
esteem in which their adorable
companion and friend was held.
The TATTLER extends its sym-
pathy and that of hundreds of
friends throughout the country to
Mother. Sister, and immediate fam-
ily. The funeral arrangements
were carefully arranged and adl-
rected by the William Upshaw es-
tablishment.
* * *
Wonder why Freddie didn't al-
low Inez upstairs in The Douglass
while there last week. Phone calls
wouldn't have been heard and coat
hangers would have stayed on the
rack! She was safe, Bill wasn‘l
around!
* * =
Now that Miss Elmwood has
gone away we find our friend
Bush Bell phoning a Miss Allen in
Jamaica L. I. Long Distance
Papa, and How!
* * *
Catherine Brown and = Marion
Morse seem to be musically in-
elined nowadays from a Stratton-
ical standpoint.
* * *
“Dame Rumor” says our “Chick”
Davis is engaged to the lovely
“Dot” of Martin Strect.
= * *
Viola Swithington who played
here two weeks with Carey and
Marshall's Company should join
the Backhiters Association as he
belongs to the 4 F's Don't ery
Edith, but remember fire burns and
she that biteth shall be bitten.
* * *
“Tuffy” the dancing boy of the
same Company was taught that
lesson that “Still Water Runs
Deep” when Maceo came out of
silence last week at the Standard
and drew the Tuff boy's blood. Tit-
tel David certainly did pop “Go-
liath".
* * #
The Three Musketeers of Bos-
ton Mass., Nellie Tanner, Gwen-
dolvn Newton. and Ruth Miller
spent the Xmas in their native
rity. Two of this triumvirate
Gwendolyn and Ruth. have re-
‘urned to renew their Philadelphia
acquaintances.
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shall’s Company which played the
Standard two weeks was severely
taken to task by “Sweet Papa”
last Thursday night in “The
Douglass”. If you spare the rod
you spoil the child, so Hazel won't
be spoiled.
* * *
Viola of the same Company has
been christened the “home
wrecker.”
* - *
Cleo Johnson's romance with
the comedienne was of very short
duration as the little “pink” from
another Company bit poor Cleo
hard.
* & *
The “Tush Hawks", “Daddy”
Chick, Shorty, Mott, Ike, Washing-
ton, Boust. Bus, Bolden, and Bush,
had their first Radio Frolic New
Year's Eye at the residence of
Captain Boust 1915 Pemberton
Street, with a plenty of eats, danc-
ing and spirituous refreshments,
together with such comely debs as
Misses Jean Cooper. Doris Cole-
man. Florence Robinson, “Bub”
Drain, Teddy Price, “Joe” Gray-
son, Ethel Candy, and the Allen
Sisters, you can imagine what a
“Whoopee” time was had.
* * *
Wonder who the little debs are
who keep Henry and Sid on the
go with the latter’s gas buggy do-
ing all the big time theatres
downtown!
* *
Portraying that popular melody
“rT Am Coming Virginia’ a certain
15th St. Dentist threw his weight
against her door in 58th Street one
night last week. carrying door,
frame, and all with him, only to
find another mule in the stall.
* = *
Watch ont ‘Ruddie” Roust or
we'll have to send you to Tfolly
wood with the rest of natural lov-
ors,
Somebody cried “Fire”! one
night last week, and Mable Gran-
ger dashed madly to the = street
looking to see the South Street
Company responding.
* * *
“Smoothie” Randolph is prond of
his reeent cozgnomenns “The Black
Prince” and “Wnele Sugar”.
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On the Alpha Convention
The first persons we saw at the
Kappa Dance were the “Four
Walls", Miss Coolbreeze ‘and Fre-
Fre. The old gang was back to-
gether, Tell us “Joey’ where was
the fair one rrem = sordentown?
* * *
“Chuck” Burnett was in town
from Jersey, giving Dewey's back
a thorough and complete gnawing.
Some day Dewey you will Jearn
to be a real man!
* * *
Farl West, Atlantic City’s Sheil
of Sheiks tried to fortify himself
in his Harlem Stronghold. He did
not succeed, so he retreated to his
Seventeenth Street Rendezvous
where loving arms always wel-
come him.
The Carpenter brothers, re-
nowned basket-ball players got the
dirty end of the stick during the
festivities. Bill tried to take a
certain young journalist out four
nights straight; on the fifth night
she finally went out with him and
then shut the taxi door in his face.
Mark the other half of the family
was in continual misery wonder.
P. The dance committee composedstock company at The Bijou, sek fst.
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show up.
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Raymond Pace Alexander is a
true Alpha man. He bet ten dol-
lars on Alpha when the score was
29-16 in favor of Omega. That is
the spirit which keeps the Alpha
Phi Alpha fraternity on top. It is
needless for me to say that Alpha
won the game, altho the team was
extended to the limit.
- * *
Everyone missed “Spoof” Green,
If dame rumor is true, the pretty
‘uition and furniture mama would
sot Jet her darling come over.
Nuf Sed!
* *- *
The closed dance on the campus
of the Universitv of Pennsylvania
was the class of the convention.
The affair was held under the aus-
vices of Phi Chanter at the UJ. of
P. The dance committee composed
of John Baugh, Max Martin and
Dave Asbury, did themselves
proud. The punch was a sure pre-
caution against the “flu”. It con-
tained plenty of good old Alpha
spirit,
* * *
Altho we are tired, we feel that
when better conventions are given,
Alpha will give them. Whoopie!!!
Philadelphia Theatrically
After two successful weeks with
an equal number of entertaining
offerings, Marshall and = Carey’s
Company closed last Sunday mid-
nite, making room for Bessie
Smith and Company who are stack-
ing ‘em in this week in this pop-
ular Gibson playhouse.
* * *
The Whitmans are in on their
third week at The Gibson, this
week's offering being under the
caption “Hello Dixieland’. As us-
ual these sweethearts of the stage
have upheld their reputation for
drawing a heavy gate.
Whit and Rand, a stellar “RBig-
Time” act did the whole of last
week at The Pearl, with Sandy
Burns Co.
* * *
Lemon and Lopez Co. continue
to please with their entertaining
tock company at The Rijeu.
Page Thirteen
"" ACUSE.
Syracuse was well represented
by its members and friends, both
white and colored at the farewell
reception given in honor of their
beloved Pastor, Rev. Herbert M.
Smith, which took place in the au-
ditorium of Bethany Baptist Church
on Tuesday evening, January Ist,
Mr. Banks. master of ceremony;
Prayer by Rev. Chas, Moore; Re-
marks: Brother Burke, Deacon
Douglas, Sister Atkins, Deacon
Shaw, William II. Johnson, Mrs. J.
Wilkerson, J. H. Marter, Mother
Beverly; William H. Jackson. rep-
resentative for race publications;
Rey. R. A. G. Foster, Pastor of the
A. M. i. Zion Church; Rev. A. H.
Wright (white), Mrs. Anna Davis,
Rev. Oxgburn, of the St, Philip's
Episcopal Church; Mrs.) Anna
Farmer, Mrs. C. B. Johnson, church
clerk: Rev. I. S. Sweet( white) of
the Delaware Baptist Church,
* * x
Mrs. Armenia Bell is con-
fined at her home in Crouse Ave-
nue. Mrs. Frank Wilson of 610
I. Washington Street and = Mrs.
Walter Farrish, still remain on the
sek list.
CHICAGO
THE Royal Coterie of Snakes gave their sixth annual January prom on last Saturday nite at the Ridgeway Club. The affair was the last of the season and was one of extreme beauty. The Snakes surely did wrangle and the entertainment that was offered was truly that which only the snakes themselves could give. Some of the guests that were present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Abernathy, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lindsay, Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Turner, Mr. Richard Jones, Mr. Leonard Ball, Mr. Laurence G. Abernathy, Mr. Parker Prescott, Miss Bertha Richards, Mr. Conway Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie D. Abernathy and Mr. Austin Scott.
G. D. M.
GERALDINE DENNIS, St. Louis' gift to Chicago.
Page Fourteen
THE Royal Coterie of Snakes got on last Saturday nite at the last of the season and was one of did wrangle and the entertainmen which only the snakes themselves were present were: Mr. and Mr. Abernathy, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Li, Mr. Richard Jones, Mr. Leonard Parker Prescott, Miss Bertha Rick, Mrs. Leslie D. Abernathy and Mr.
The Jessie Swaders' home presented a brilliant scene where some society gathered to watch the old year out and the new year in.
* * *
Miss Camille Nickerson, teacher of music at Howard University, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Briscoe.
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The wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly. 6738 St. Lawrence Avenue, on last Saturday nite, was truly a brilliant affair. Fully five hundred guests filed through the parlors to wish the newly weds well. Mr. Kelly is one of the best known club men in Chicago, his boyhood days were spent in Baltimore. Md., while his charming bride was Miss Jessie
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White, a Southern belle of Nashville, Tenn. Miss Thelma Blanton was in the receiving line, and the guests were introduced by Mr. Chas. Settles and Dr Leonard Pratt.
Some of the guests were Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Abbott, Dr. and Mrs. Bert Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Abernathy, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hall, Mr. Maurice Caldwell, Miss Josephine Hall, Mr. Laurence G. Abernathy, Att. and Mrs. Edward Ryrd Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lindsay and Margaret Lewis. Many beautiful gifts were receive.
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The Assembly dance on last Saturday nite at the Vincennes Hotel was one of the most attractive and talked of formal affairs of the holiday season. The Hall was beautifully decorated with holiday buntings with a large Xmas tree gracing the center of the floor. Everyone seemed to be delighted with the gift which they received. It is the policy of the club to make gifts to each guest. Society turned out in full force. Some of those present were Dr.
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and Mrs. Herbert Turner, Mr. Laurence Abernathy, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Champion, Miss Bertha Richards, Mr. Conway Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Abernathy, Att. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Martin, Miss Hortense Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Vance Anderson, Miss Lucille Owens and many others.
* * *
On Friday nite Mr. and Mrs. Leon Motts and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. George Deane of Philadelphia, Pa., saw appearances now playing at the Princess Theatre. Alter the theatre the party proceeded to the Golden Horn for a mid-nite supper.
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The George Logans entertained a group of friends with a dinner supper after the assembly dance last Saturday nite. The Logans proved to be very charming hosts, and their way of entertaining was enjoyed by all. The guests numbered twenty-four.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson had as their dinner guests on last Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. George Deane or Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Leon Motts and Miss Thelma Blanton.
* * *
The new Chin Chow Cafe in the South Center Building is truly a place of beauty and charm. I had the pleasure of visiting it a few nights ago with friends and upon entering we were graciously received at the door by Mr. Benj. Mills, his way of welcome is certainly appealing. The Chin Chow cafe is a place that is much needed on the south-side and I am sure that the patrons will make it succeed if the excellent service continues that now exists.
Clarence Bud Byron and Brothers give the kind of music that we enjoy hearing. The lighting effect is orange, red and blue, while the walls and ceiling are ivory. The dance floor is covered over head with a canopy of the above colors. The cafe will accommodate three hundred persons. Miss Helen Williams is cashier and Miss Ellen Roundtree is at the check room. While looking about I saw the L. L. Lindsays, the Leroy Broomfields. Miss Bertha Richards and Mr. Austin Scott.
* * *
Somethings seem peculiar about the Roy Broomfield party at the Apex Club a couple of weeks ago. Some say there were thirteen, one man and twelve ladies and some say there were twelve men and only one lady, now which was it Mr. Broomfield?
* * *
Dr. Roy French, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Broomfield, Mrs. Inez Dickerson, Miss Marvolyne Carpenter, Mr. Horace Lomax and Mr. Laurence Abernathy made a tour of China Town last Sunday evening.
* * *
The Appomattox Club presented so much gaiety on New Year's Eve that it will be long remembered by the guests that were present. Ballons and streamers began to fly as old Father Time pointed to twelve. Whistles horns and Happy New Year! seems to hold the stage from 12 mid nite on through the wee hours of the morning.
The Louis Washington table was strikingly attractive and surrounded by charming visitors while the Chas. Jackson and the Leon Motts table was surrounded by guests that were equally charming.
The guests of Mr. Louis Washington were. Dr. and Mrs. J. Harmon Wilson of Columbia, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Leo Robinson. Mr. Geo. Jackson and Miss Catherine E. Jones. all of Springfield. Ohio. Miss Jones is truly charming and was quite an attraction. The Motts' table presented the George
Deanes of Philadelphia and Miss Thelma Blanton. I must say that these out of town celebrities are welcome at anytime to partake of our pleasures. Others seen were the Roy Broomfields, Miss Mae Burke-Tancil, Miss Thyra Edwards of Gary and many others.
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The Inter-State Tattler is on sale in Rochester and can be bought at the following places: Hawkins Barber Shop, 38 Favor Street or West Side Binnard Parlor, 201 N. Main Street.
* * *
The Forty Club gave a Masque Ball December 31st at the R. B. I. mail. Everyone had a pleasant evening. And the boys were a success.
* * *
All friends, members and well wishers of the Flower City Lodge of Likes, I. B. P. O. E. of W., are invited to visit their new home at 285 Claussia Street.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Louly of Lamal Street were host and hostess at a New Year's Dinner party. The following persons were present: Mr. and Mrs. George Mines, Mrs. Benjamin, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Hawkins, Mrs. D. M. Chestnut and Miss Anna James.
* * *
Miss Standard, a student of Storer College, spent the holidays with her parents in Rochester.
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Boys, watch out! Agness Carter is back in town for a seven weeks' vacation.
A. Carter has got his eyes on all the men's girls already.
Some of the boys are taking the West Side Billiard Parlor for their recreation hall.
Mrs. A. Towns returned to the city after spending the holidays in Penyen, New York, visiting relatives.
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Mr. Richard Gerald of Clarrisa Street died at St. Mary's Hospital on Monday, January 7th. M. C. Latimer, undertaker.
* * *
Mrs. Agnes Carter returned to the city after a seven week vacation visiting Boston, Mass., Jamaica, L. L., and Washington, D. C.
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Marie Perry of New York City is visiting her father, Taylor Perry, and sisters, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Shorts, Mrs. Thorn.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lee of Columbia, S. C., are again in the city visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lee of Carson Street.
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Nathaniel Marrick is out after a recent illness of several weeks.
Mrs. Daniel Jackson is ill at the hospital.
* * *
Mr. "Chief" Matthews is also very ill at home.
Boys, watch out for A. Carter, for he is in town again working at the White Horse Tavern.
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Bob Jones, chef at the White Horse Tavern was in town Monday so be on the lookout every Monday
Since a little New York lady has been visiting here, Horace is awake again.
* * *
All of you know that a couple of your home-town boys are selling the Inter-State Tattler. R. B. and C. B. K. get yours early before the rush. The Tattler can be bought at the West Side Billiard Parlor, 24 N. Main Street, and Hawkins Barber Shop, 38 Favor Street. We will deliver them also.
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Most all the boys were able to buy their 1929 license plates before New Year's Day.
On January 17th a Whist Party at 37 Favor Street will be given by the Daughter Elks. Remember the date and please come out.
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tesses to twenty-four guests, Thus plimenting their sister, Mrs. Chas played. Mrs. Edna Lee carried away pair of embroidered pillow slips; lovely box of handkerchiefs. The exquisite dance set. A dainty and courses. Those present were as for Roy Parker, R. C. Hayden, Earl B Matthew Carroll, Billy Smith, L. berry, Harvey Thompkins, Joe Her Mildred Wells, Irva Fletcher, Matt Ruth Washington and Birdie Jack
tesses to twenty-four guests, Thursday evening at eight-thirty. Complimenting their sister, Mrs. Charles Luck of Chicago. "500" was played. Mrs. Edna Lee carried away first prize, which was a beautiful pair of embroidered pillow slips; Mrs. Ollie Carroll, consolation, a lovely box of handkerchiefs. The guest prize to Mrs. Luck was an exquisite dance set. A dainty and delicious supper was served in courses. Those present were as follows: Mesdames Felix Hall Payne, Roy Parker, R. C. Hayden, Earl Back, Claude Jones, Robert Shamell, Matthew Carroll, Billy Smith, L. V. Miller, L. W. Turner, Burt Mayberry, Harvey Thompkins, Joe Herriford, Jr., F. T. Lane, Etta Jeffries, Mildred Wells, Irva Fletcher, Mattie Rucker, Bessie E. Eblon, Misses Ruth Washington and Birdie Jackson.
Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Chapman were hosts to a series of Yuletide parties to their many friends of greater Kansas City, during the holidays, the final one New Year's Eve. Dancing was the form of entertainment. A delicious supper was served after midnight and a good time was had by all. Those present at this party were The Bookins, Harrisons, Turners, Gleeds, Hodges, Lanes, Newsome Sisters, Eblons, and Williams.
The "Le Premiers'" party given at the Paseo Hall New Year's Eve was as I predicted, a "Whoopee" party! There were many house parties preceding the dance hence the guests were feeling "tight like that" by the time they arrived at the hall. Did they have very much "egg-nogg" flowing?—"only" forty gallons—and "how". "Enuf said" about the "Le Premiers'—because they are in a class by themselves.
The Grad Matrons were entertained by Mrs. C. A. McAdams Saturday afternoon, at her residence. 1715 East 26th Street. The afternoon was spent playing whist and presenting gifts from a beautifully decorated tree. A two-course luncheon was served. Prizes were won by Mesdames Beatrice Duncan, C. S. Tiers, and Pearl Hagwood. The invited guests were as follows: Mesdames Clara Adams, Mattie Hubbell C. S. Tiers, Ethel Countee, Pearl Hagwood, Beatrice Duncan, Pearl Linder, Berthemia Baker, Mildred Wells, Seg Ferguson, B. Moore, Bessie E. Eblon Winton, Chinn Scott, and Chambers.
Miss Pauline Tarwater was hostess to thirty of her friends at a dancing party. A delicious Chinese luncheon was served.
Lemuel Russell, entertained friends last Thursday evening with a pep party before attending the Beau Brummel party.
Miss Chlotilde M. Hudlin of St. Louis and associated with the Home Economic Service Cooperation of New York, was the house guest of Mrs. C. J. Wilson 1221 Garfield.
Mrs. C. C. Luck of Chicago, is visiting in the city, guest of relatives. Miss Theresa Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barker and Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Hughes and sons. Mrs. Luck will be remembered as the popular Miss "Sug" Barker of a few years back.
Dr. and Mrs. Howard M. Smith have as guest. Miss Chlotile Hudlin of St. Louis.
Mrs. H. M. Smith entertained Monday, December 31 with a dinner complimentary to Mrs. H.
Friday. January 11. 1929
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THE Ohio Art Club, one of Kansas City's prominent women's clubs, entertained Saturday evening at Paseo Hall, with their annual Christmas dance. It was a veritable "Blue Heaven" as the invitations forecasted. Cute little doll souvenirs dressed in blue were presented the guests by "Santa Claus" from his little Red Cottage covered with snow in the center of the hall. This was indeed a pretty party—as only "Clio" can give.
Mrs. Eva Barker-Hughes, and Miss Theresa Barker, 2310 East 21st Street, were charming hos-
GEORGIA A. CALDWELL, ninth W. W. Caldwell, Kansas City, Mo. Mu Epsilon, National Honorary. Caldwell is also a member of Phi Scholastic Fraternity. She was graduate of Kansas in which institution she ship for graduate study in mathematics of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN
GEORGIA A. CALDWELL, nineteen year old daughter of Dr. W. W. Caldwell, Kansas City, Mo., who was recently elected to Pi Mu Epsilon, National Honorary Mathematics Fraternity. Miss Caldwell is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa, National Honorary Scholastic Fraternity. She was graduated in June from the University of Kansas in which institution she was awarded a $400 fellowship for graduate study in mathematics. Miss Caldwell is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Bradford and Miss Hudlin of St. Louis who is Mrs. Smith's guest.
Carl Johnson who left last week to attend the fraternity meeting in Indianapolis, will visit at his home in Atlanta, Ga., before returning.
Hugh Cook, who is attending business college in Chicago, is home for the holidays visiting his mama, Susie and parents Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Cook.
Mrs. Cozetta Seals who is teaching in Topeka, spent the holidays with her parents. She had as
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Edward Tompkins spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Tompkins. He returned on Wednesday to his school at the Iowa university.
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Mr. and Mrs. Meridith Lee of St. Joseph with their guest, Mrs. Grace Johnson of Chicago, were in the city guests at the Beau Brummel party.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lane of Olathe, have been the holiday guests of Mr. Lane's sister, Mrs. F. T. Lane and Mr. Lane.
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Mrs. Charles Luck who is visiting with her parents in Topeka, was a guest at the Beau Brummel party with her sisters, Mrs. L. S. Hughes, Miss Ted Barker and brother, Roy Barker.
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Mrs. Floyd Collins of Chicago, is spending the holidays here with her mother and sister.
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Dr. J. E. Dibble, B. K. Armstrong, D. W. Shelby and Leon
ineteen year old daughter of Dr. No., who was recently elected to Piety Mathematics Fraternity. Miss Beta Kappa, National Honorary graduated in June from the University she was awarded a $400 fellowship. Miss Caldwell is a member of it.
Jordon attended the Kappa Alpha Psi, which met in Indianapolis Ind.
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Miss Effie Peniston returned January 1, from an eight days' stay in New York. Miss Peniston says while there she attended six operas at the Metropolitan Opera house, took some coaching lessons in German from a private tutor and went over to Boston to hear Roland Hayes sing with the Boston symphony orchestra.
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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 containing self-addressed and stamped envelope will be forwarded to persons for whom they are intended. The Tattler does not assume responsibility for the good faith of correspondents. Address Jackle Nobile, Editor of Lonesome Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler.
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(College students are becoming our weakness now. Here's another for your perusal.)
"I have just finished reading your Lonesome Hearts" column and I think that you might be able to help me. I am a college student and considered popular in the collegiate crowd, but as yet I can't meet a girl who understands me and who is affectlonate.
"I belong to one of the most popular clubs of Harlem and soon I hope to be admitted into a Fraternity. I am considered somewhat handsome, am five feet, five and one half inches tall and twenty years of age. I also work in the Post Office after school."
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(If Mr. Arno Fouche will communicate with Jackie Nobile, he may receive information of interest.)
"Dear Miss Jackie--I am so lonely some. Is there anyone who would care to write to a young widow in Jersey? I am brownskln, 5 ft. 3½ inches, and weigh 127 lbs. I am fond of dancing and all sports.
I work in New York, but I meet very few people as I commute each day. I thought with my work I would be satisfied but I am so lonely. Is there a nice young man that would care to write to So Blue?
(A little gray house almost covered with snow, surrounded by heaps of holly and red berries comes to me on a card and says, "Keep up the good work, Jackle." I am trying.)
(The following letters for a certain little widow came trooping in like the march of the Tin Soldiers.)
"Dear Little Widow—I saw your letter in the Tattler (Christmas number) and it appealed to me. I, too, am lonely. I am 35 years of age, 5 ft. 11 inches tall; from a very old and respectable family (Northern).
I am a steam engineer by trade and make a very comfortable salary. Fond of literature, theatres and sports—and my reputation is above reproach. I'll appreciate an answer from you."
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"Dear Lonesome Pal: I am a lonesome man in this world also, and of course, I can tell just how you feel, so I am writing in the hope of meeting you so I can cheer you up in life.
"I am sorry that this is your Seventh Anniversary and you hate to see it, but if I get the chance to prove what I am saying, I will see that you forget it, because I am looking for my chance. I have no car but I can say that I have something put away for the rainy day. I have a good job with Sundays off, so we can go out. Am brownskin, weigh 155 pounds, age 38; play ball in the summer. Have a mother, father and sister and all the things to make you happy in my home."
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"Dear Lonellest One: Upon reading your letter or rather your ad in our most informing weekly, the 'Tattler', I at once made up my mind to drop you a line to cheer you up. At the top of your article I read the following: 'If you had no one near you, who would try to cheer you, you'd be lonesome too.' So, for a couple of minutes I got the parts of my mind glued and I thought: 'Just s'pose that one was near you, who would try and try to cheer you, and found that he made the sum, two, who was trying hard to cheer you, wut on urth would jew do?'
"Well, I hope you get a jolly good joke out of this nonsensical poem. Before I stop, I suppose I had better give you a description of myself. At the present I am only six feet in height, am light brown and am going on fifty. I said I was going on fifty but I am now twenty-two."
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By Jackie Nobile
column is a medium through which may be introduced to congenial com- names will be published. Letters self-addressed and stamped enve- forwarded to persons for whom extended. The Tattler does not as- sensibility for the good faith of ents. Address Jackie Nobile, Editor Hearts Column, Inter-State
"Dear Lonesome Little Widow: This is in answer to your note in Jackle's Lonesome Heart Column. It would be a pleasure to hear from you as I am lonesome too. I am employed as valet and it keeps me from meeting many people. I like interesting people and clean amusements—dancing, cards, such as 500 or whist. I don't drink or gamble. I am 36 years old, 5 ft. 5½ inches, light brown complexion, a neat dresser and modern in every way. Have traveled extensively but think I will be here now permanently, so if I can bring a little sunshine to you in any way, it will be a pleasure to me, I assure you."
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(The young woman who wrote me the communication below did not send name or address. I wonder how I can reach her if someone answers her appeal?)
"I am not exactly lonesome but have tried awful hard to find a man of my ideals. I'm a brown skin girl, weigh 153 lbs., 23 years old. Have been married once but am lawfully divorced. I've never heard anything but that I was considered nice looking. Am a Southerner by birth. Would like to meet a man between 25 and 30. Must be 5 ft. 6, as I am 5 ft. 4. Prefer a Spanish man. He must be brown skin and one that would appreciate a nice pal of a girl."
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(A young man on the inside, in good health and with a good heart, would like to correspond with a person near his age who would be interested in cheering him through the lonely hours that he has yet to remain away from society. He is not, according to communication, a real criminal, but in trying to protect his own life while in a fight, received a sentence for assault. If there is a lady who desires to play the role of the good Samaritan, she may communicate with the editor of the Lonesome Heart column).
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(Will the gentleman whose letter appearing in Tattler, dated Dec. 4, and under the caption of "Young man gives voice to the passing of his erstwhile friends," please send his address to Jackie Nobile? A lady desires to communicate with him).
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(Business girl gets response in double quick itme).
"Dear Business Girl—I'm a youth living in Newark. I saw your note to the Tattler of the issue of December 21, and am taking a chance to answer
"First, I must state I am 26 years old now—probably a year too old, eh? Or more than stated in your age limit. Does it matter? I was 26 on the third day of October. Am 5 ft. 7 and weigh 145 lbs.; light brown skin and fairly good looking (30 persons told me so).
"I'm indeed neat and wear nice paparel. Yes, I'm a working chap. I work in the big city and have a good situation.
"I'm awfully lonely most of the time, especially for a modern and decent young lady. I go to the shows and entertainments of the better sort.
"Would you care to write?—Very Lonely." * * *
(Let us introduce to you, three readers of Dumas).
"We are the Three Musketeers and would like to have three nice girls to correspond with who have sympathy for three unfortunate young men. One is age 20, black hair and brownskin, brown eyes, 5 ft. 8, weigh 150 lbs. Another 19, black hair and brown brown eyes, 5 ft. 8, weight 150 lbs. height 5 ft. 8; very neat dresser. The third, age 22, brown hair and brown skin, black eyes, height 5 ft. 9 inches, weight 150 lbs.; also neat dresser.
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Lincoln University by "Markie" Parks
ONCE more Lincoln has seen her students troop away for the Xmas holidays and then flock back to her classic walls after having enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Almost every town of importance on the Atlantic Seaboard had its quota of Lincoln men. Philadelphia, Norfolk, Baltimore, Atlantic City, New York, Boston, Washington and intermediate stops, all fell under the advance of the Lion pack. It would take reams and reams of paper, gallons and gallons of ink an untold writing for me to describe all the good times in all the towns, so I'll just hit a few of the high spots and let you surmise the rest. Here goes.
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ONCE more Lincoln has seen Xmas holidays and then flocking enjoyed themselves to the importance on the Atlantic Seaboard, adelphia, Norfolk, Baltimore, Atlanta and intermediate stops, all pack. It would take reams and reink an untold writing for me to do towns, so I'll just hit a few of the rest. Here goes.
Starting at our most northern point Boston, we find the Lincoln men in that city under the leadership of "Babe" Gray giving a too bad collegiate hop. From what I can learn it was too bad, the cream of Boston and its environs being present and with the well known requisites for a good party they in abundance, there was absolutely no reason why the air could help from being the success it was.
"Sheep" Jackson, another Bostonian, has so succumbed to the Goddess of Good-times, that he has yet to answer knowledge's clarton call. I guess he'll roll in soon though fun of stories of still better times.
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And then New York, Harlem, was a true Mecca for the new Negro as he is portrayed by our collegiate Lincolnite. Lincoln men were seen in evidence at all the leading affairs. Starting with the Alpha Prom a week before Xmas, Harlem did herself proud in offering enjoyment to the sons of America's "pioneer institution for the higher education of the Negro". Tthere were dances and parties, parties and dances. Dances in the morning, dances in the night, tea dansants or what have you, Eddie Mays, one of our freshmen, gave a dance all by himself and from what I can gather it was hot, no end, with good cheer flowing like the well known H20 and the other requisites there as they should be.
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Among the Lincolnites seen at many of the affairs were "Tommy" Mosely, "Puss", Percival, Eddie Mais and his brother Wilfred Bud Taylor, "Ernie" Smith, although Ernie deserted Harlem for the pastoral quietness of the Delaware Water Gap for a few days. Quite a few out of town Lincoln men made visits to Gotham too, among whom were "Artie" Thomas and "Clem" Wortham. Artie was under the wing of "Charlie" Walburg so you know he had a too bad time and Clem rested under my insecure protection the little time he was in the Big City, so you can draw your own conclusions.
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Of course Philly, where Alpha Phi Alpha held forth in its Twenty-first Annual Convention was crowded with Lincolnites. Life there was just one continuous round of pleasure. The slogan of the fraternity had been "Fill up Philly", but from all indications it was changed to "Open up Philly". Every Greek letter society in the city entertained in honor of Alpha and there was no sleep to be had anywhere. Dances started at midnight, at high-noon, at any old time at all and there were many aching feet and many aching backs from so much bumping and so much dancing. But what availeth aches and pains when Youth searcheth after Pleasure. Any how a good time was had by all so there you are. Every one in the school was there who was not elsewhere so if
a man is not mentioned as being somewhere else you know he was in Philly.
Norfolk was the next whoopie spot. Famed for its good times at Yuletide, this little town out-did itself this year and the reports drifting back are just glamorous. Not a day passed for ten consecutive days when at least two affairs were given. Lincoln, Union, Hampv. & I. Va. Seminary, and other school groups gave dances and parties and you can't help but understand the wan looks that the Norfolk men and their guests are wearing. The poor boys are worn out.
Among those in Norfolk were, "Mike" Tyler, "Chuck" Weaver, "Shorty" Carter "Clem" Wortham, "Chicago' Steele, and many others.
Baltimore and Washington came in for their share of good times too. With one of the high spots in Baltimore being the complimentary dance given by the Lincoln boys of that city. It was just too hot from all angles as the affair is every year. Baltimore is a right hot town all the time.
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Every year when school reopens we have a few men who return late. Be it bucks, or love or anything else there are a few who just can't or won't get back on time. Sheep Jackson has already been mentioned but everyone is wondering where Everett Fray and "Chi" Steele are. If Chi runs true to form he'll limp in here sometime next week.
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Christmas always brings forth a crop of newly weds too. This year the quota is rather small, only "Kid" Snowden having heard Cupid's call.
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Christmas or rather New Years brought us the knowledge that residing in our midst is a young violet of a fellow who has never let his poweress be known until his picture was seen in the paper the other day. I refer to "Buddie" Lefridge who is rated as one of the outstanding athletes of 1928. His old ladies say he can't play house so there is a great mystery on the campus as to how Bud's beautiful physiognomy appeared in the Courier. We all know he didn't put it in the paper.
Well, exams are almost upon us so there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth as the boys prepare to meet Kid Faculty for the championship of the campus. So there will be little heard or done out here until after the first of February. But I'll tell you about it next week. Until then adios.
Howard University
Dr. B. E. Just. Professor of Zoology at Howard University and Rosenwald Fellow of American Research Council sailed Thursday January 3. where he is to conduct scientific investigation in the Italian Marine Biological Laboratories.
Accompanying Professor Just is his daughter, Margaret, aged fourteen, second year student at Dunbar High School. While in Naples, Dr. Just is to be guest of the Prince of Monaco, conducting experiments in the Prince's private laboratory. He will also be associated with Dr. Doorn, an eminent Italian scientist.
During the absence of Dr. Just, Miss R. Arliner Young, Assistant Professor, will act as head of the Department of Zoology. Miss Young is being assisted by Louis A. Hansborough, who is also an alumnus of Howard University and a graduate student at the University of Chicago. Miss Young will return to the University of Chicago next June where she will spend a year in resident work required for the completion of the Degree of Doctor of Zoology.
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Coach John Burr's Bison basketball team took the first three games in its intercollegiate series from A. & T. College, Johnson S. Smith and Clark University.
The A. & T. game, played at Greensboro, N. C., on January 1, was won by Howard with a score of 20-12. In the first half it was difficult for Howard to accustom itself to the small court which accounted for the teams going along at a fairly even gait, but in the second half, due to phenomenal passing and the splendid shots of Wood and Simpson, Howard got away to a commanding lead which accounted for the season's initial victory.
January 3, Johnson C. Smith was taken into camp on their own home court to the score of 23-18. Howard early showed a mastery over the Smith rivals with Wood and Johnson taking high score honors for the visitors. In Atlanta, Georgia, Howard defeated Clark University 42-41, in the most sensational game of the Southern tour, Beasley, Howard's center making the winning shot in the last nine seconds of play.
After playing Morehouse in Atlanta the team returns to Washington, where it will meet A. & T. College in the Howard Gymnasium. Monday, January 7.
Other at-home games will be Morgan College Jan. 11; St. Paul, Jan. 23; Clark, Jan. 24; West Virginia, Feb. 2; Bluefield, Feb. 8; Va. State, Feb. 16; Va. Seminary, Feb. 20; Lincoln, Feb. 27; Hampton, Feb. 28; Johnson C. Smith, March 2nd.
Other games to be played away are Va. Seminary, Jan. 19; Hampton, Jan. 26; and Jan 28 and 29 the team will play in Chicago. Feb. 12, Howard plays Lincoln at New York; and Feb. 13. St. Paul, on their home court; Feb. 14. Va. State; Feb. 15. Union at Richmond; Feb. 18. Morgan at Baltimore; and Feb. 22 Morgan College at East Orange, N. J.
Wilberforce University By the I's
The man who thinks he can make the grade
make the grade In spite of storm and strife Observe how destiny is swayed By what one makes of life. This hectic life of ours affords many peculiar spectacles for the casual observer, but none more amazing than the rapidity with which a college campus becomes deserted on the eve of a vacation.
Those renowned cares of Longfellow's that so unobstrusively evaporate at the coming of night provide no match for the student departing for a fortnight of revelry after bitter scholastic toil in the matter of sudden and silent disappearance. At high noon of Friday. December Twenty-first, Wilberforce was a thriving little city, the miniature domain of a cosmopolitan activity, but a brief six hours later the campus presented the same foresaken aspect as Goldsmith's deserted village.
Now with New Year's come and gone, one grand rush has returned to their Alma Mater the merry making vacationists, bubbling over with happy anecdotes of two weeks of carefree fun far from the solemn walls of the college cloister. Chums, reunited, gaily and estfully spin their yarns of the fortnight's encounters with wine, women and song, while the few students who spent the yule holiday upon the campus prattle of open houses at the Fraternity House and of short excursions to nearby cities.
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Mrs. J. C. Carroll gave a breakfast whist party at her residence on the morning of December 27 from 10 until 1. The home was artistically and beautifully decorated in the variegated colours of the Yuletide. From all reports everyone had a most interesting and enjoyable time. Among those present were: Mrs. R. C. Bundy Mrs. C. A. Caliman, Mrs. Susie Green, Mrs. S. F. David, Mrs Ernestine Green, Mrs. L. C. Lane Mrs. Mary Valentine, Mrs. Marie Bolden, Mrs. Pearl Thompson, Mrs. B. H. Heard, Mrs. Ella Shields, Mrs. Hardene, Mrs. Guy Ginn, Mrs. Nelson Harris, Mrs. O. J. Kincaid, Mrs. Mary Prytle, Mrs. A. J. White, Mrs. John Henderson Mrs. Elmer Smithers Mrs. Charles McGinnis, Miss Grace Woodson and Miss Jessie Fite.
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Mystery became fact, Darkness became light, and other expressions of clarification were put into use December 19, and 20, when Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha initiated. Those taken into the folds of Omega were George Tynes. Mal Lewis, Henry Purnell, Forrest Murray, Leonard Holland. The lucky ones for Alpha were James Cobbs, George Mathews, and CNlarence Williams.
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Miss Anna Stout represented Zeta Chapter at the Eleventh Annual Boule of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority held in Nashville, Tenn, December 27 to 31.
The I's are not so sure about this dope, but the boys are all saying that G. Blyden Jackson took a young lady down to the Alpha House to a party, while he was very busy entertaining his friends some strange patent leather papa came in had several dances with the young lady, and Lo and Behold escorted her back to Shorter Hall after the party. Pray tell us Blyden could this be true? Say not so.
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Those charming Dayton girls entertained the Wilberforce boys at the many Yuletide dances but after the dance when the boys were taking the young ladies home, a young man who appeared to be of very hard boiled doings, stepped up and tapped the lady on the shoulder, Felix Walker went here 12**
THE INTER-STATE TATTLER
As this goes to press a little previous to the final issue of the Kinckle vs. Hickman affair, we are unable to give you the correct low down, but we promise to say pleasure next week.
Terry Sinclair, its mighty nice when you can play that two time business and get away with it, but honest the Force is too small for the game. Give some one else a break, you can't have two.
We have two new young ladies in our midst namely Lomax Williamson and Catherine Beard. It is alleged, hinted, and rumored that they are out to break up all love affairs on the campus. So be careful sweats don't get tangled in the web.
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Again, Reid Jackson is in the social world. The boys are inclined to put him in the class of a cradle snatcher. But the I's told them that she is a College Freshman just young and tender, that's all.
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Speaking of caretakers, we came to the conclusion that William Watson is the best at that business for he certainly took very firm care of Miss Fannie Harper for Bruce Eldridge during his absence.
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Hoss Troupe, how long will you last this time pal? Break a record and stick all year. She likes you an awful lots, because she told the boys so.
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Miss Harriet La Forrest represented XI Chapter at the Ninth Annual Boule of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority held in Louisville Ky.
Morehouse College
DR. JOHN HOPE announced last week the appointment of Dr. Raymond H. Carter to the Hospital Staff of Morehouse College. Dr. Carter will succeed Dr. Alfred D. Jones, who for twenty-five years served as the college physician.
Dr. Carter is a graduate of Morehouse Academy and College, receiving his A.B. degree in 1903. While in college he was active in athletic and literary affairs, and was at one time assistant coach of the football team under M. W Bullock, now a prominent attorney of Boston, Mass. He received his M.D. from the Leonard Medical School of Shaw University in 1907, and later took graduate courses at the Medical School of Harvard University.
Track Notes
By BERNIE BLANCHARD
Saturday night the K. of C. Council ushered in the 1929 indoor track season. Quite a few of our boys competed and showed up to good advantage in all events they entered. Kenneth Wibecan the Brooklyn Harriers gave a good account of himself in the sprint series as expected, forcing the winner, Karl Windernutch, at all distances. Gus Moore, making his first indoor appearance of the season, won the two mile run in a romp, winning by over 30 yards from Joe Hagen of Columbia. Two of the younger athletes—Liscomb and Brown of George Washington—helped the one mile relay of their school to place second. Had the race been run man to man, it is probable they could have won, however they lost by only one-fifth of a second on the time basis.
Next week, Buster Peterson and Buster Lockhart return to the boards full of confidence and determination. The boys have been going great of late and will bear watching. Cecil Cooke showed up well in his comback attempt, and shows indications of soon returning to the form which made him the nightmare of many college and club quarter milers.
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Lincoln University by "Markie" Parks
ONCE more Lincoln has seen her students troop away for the Xmas holidays and then flock back to her classic walls after having enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Almost every town of importance on the Atlantic Seaboard had its quota of Lincoln men. Philadelphia, Norfolk, Baltimore, Atlantic City, New York, Boston, Washington and intermediate stops, all fell under the advance of the Lion pack. It would take reams and reams of paper, gallons and gallons of ink an untold writing for me to describe all the good times in all the towns, so I'll just hit a few of the high spots and let you surmise the rest. Here goes.
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ONCE more Lincoln has seen Xmas holidays and then flocking enjoyed themselves to the importance on the Atlantic Seaboard, adelphia, Norfolk, Baltimore, Atlanta and intermediate stops, all pack. It would take reams and reink an untold writing for me to d towns, so I'll just hit a few of the rest. Here goes.
Starting at our most northern point Boston, we find the Lincoln men in that city under the leadership of "Babe" Gray giving a too bad collegiate hop. From what I can learn it was too bad, the cream of Boston and its environs being present and with the well known requisites for a good party they in abundance, there was absolutely no reason why the anair could help from being the success it was.
"Sheep" Jackson, another Bostonian, has so succumbed to the Goddess of Good-times, that he has yet to answer knowledge's clarion call. I guess he'll roll in soon though fun of stories of still better times.
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And then New York, Harlem, was a true Mecca for the new Negro as he is portrayed by our collegiate Lincolnite. Lincoln men were seen in evidence at all the leading affairs. Starting with the Alpha Prom a week before Xmas, Harlem did herself proud in offering enjoyment to the sons of America's "pioneer institution for the higher education of the Negro". Tthere were dances and parties, parties and dances. Dances in the morning, dances in the night, tea dansants or what have you, Eddie Mays, one of our freshmen, gave a dance all by himself and from what I can gather it was hot, no end, with good cheer flowing like the well known H20 and the other requisites there as they should be.
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Among the Lincolnites seen at many of the affairs were "Tommy" Mosely, "Puss", Percival, Eddie Mais and his brother Wilfred Bud Taylor, "Ernie" Smith, although Ernie deserted Harlem for the pastoral quietness of the Delaware Water Gap for a few days. Quite a few out of town Lincoln men made visits to Gotham too, among whom were "Artie" Thomas and "Clem" Wortham. Artie was under the wing of "Charlie" Walburg so you know he had a too bad time and Clem rested under my insecure protection the little time he was in the Big City, so you can draw your own conclusions.
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Of course Philly, where Alpha Phi Alpha held forth in its Twenty-first Annual Convention was crowded with Lincolnites. Life there was just one continuous round of pleasure. The slogan of the fraternity had been "Fill up Philly", but from all indications it was changed to "Open up Philly". Every Greek letter society in the city entertained in honor of Alpha and there was no sleep to be had anywhere. Dances started at midnight, at high-noon, at any old time at all and there were many aching feet and many aching backs from so much bumping and so much dancing. But what availeth aches and pains when Youth searcheth after Pleasure. Any how a good time was had by all so there you are. Every one in the school was there who was not elsewhere so if
a man is not mentioned as being somewhere else you know he was in Philly.
Norfolk was the next whoopie spot. Famed for its good times at Yuletide, this little town out-did itself this year and the reports drifting back are just glamorous. Not a day passed for ten consecutive days when at least two affairs were given. Lincoln, Union, Hampv. & I. Va. Seminary, and other school groups gave dances and parties and you can't help but understand the wan looks that the Norfolk men and their guests are wearing. The poor boys are worn out.
Among those in Norfolk were, "Mike" Tyler, "Chuck" Weaver, "Shorty" Carter "Clem" Wortham "Chicago' Steele, and many others.
Baltimore and Washington came in for their share of good times too. With one of the high spots in Baltimore being the complimentary dance given by the Lincoln boys of that city. It was just too hot from all angles as the affair is every year. Baltimore is a right hot town all the time.
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Every year when school reopens we have a few men who return late. Be it bucks, or love or anything else there are a few who just can't or won't get back on time. Sheep Jackson has already been mentioned but everyone is wondering where Everett Fray and "Chi" Steele are. If Chi runs true to form he'll limp in here sometime next week.
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Christmas always brings forth a crop of newly weds too. This year the quota is rather small, only "Kid" Snowden having heard Cupid's call.
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Christmas or rather New Years brought us the knowledge that residing in our midst is a young violet of a fellow who has never let his poweress be known until his picture was seen in the paper the other day. I refer to "Buddie" Lefridge who is rated as one of the outstanding athletes of 1928. His old ladies say he can't play house so there is a great mystery on the campus as to how Bud's beautiful physiognomy appeared in the Courier. We all know he didn't put it in the paper.
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Well, exams are almost upon us so there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth as the boys prepare to meet Kid Faculty for the championship of the campus. So there will be little heard or done out here until after the first of February. But I'll tell you about it next week. Until then adios.
Howard University
Dr. B. E. Just. Professor of Zoology at Howard University and Rosenwald Fellow of American Research Council sailed Thursday January 3. where he is to conduct scientific investigation in the Italian Marine Biological Laboratories.
Accompanying Professor Just is his daughter, Margaret, aged fourteen, second year student at Dunbar High School. While in Naples, Dr. Just is to be guest of the Prince of Monaco, conducting experiments in the Prince's private laboratory. He will also be associated with Dr. Doorn, an eminent Italian scientist.
During the absence of Dr. Just, Miss R. Arliner Young, Assistant Professor, will act as head of the Department of Zoology. Miss Young is being assisted by Louis A. Hansborough, who is also an alumnus of Howard University and a graduate student at the University of Chicago. Miss Young will return to the University of Chicago next June where she will spend a year in resident work required for the completion of the Degree of Doctor of Zoology.
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Coach John Burr's Bison basketball team took the first three games in its intercollegiate series from A. & T. College, Johnson S. Smith and Clark University.
The A. & T. game, played at Greensboro, N. C., on January 1, was won by Howard with a score of 20-12. In the first half it was difficult for Howard to accustom itself to the small court which accounted for the teams going along at a fairly even gait, but in the second half, due to phenomenal passing and the splendid shots of Wood and Simpson, Howard got away to a commanding lead which accounted for the season's initial victory.
January 3, Johnson C. Smith was taken into camp on their own home court to the score of 23-18. Howard early showed a mastery over the Smith rivals with Wood and Johnson taking high score honors for the visitors. In Atlanta, Georgia, Howard defeated Clark University 42-41, in the most sensational game of the Southern tour, Beasley, Howard's center making the winning shot in the last nine seconds of play.
After playing Morehouse in Atlanta the team returns to Washington, where it will meet A. & T. College in the Howard Gymnasium. Monday, January 7.
Other at-home games will be Morgan College Jan. 11; St. Paul, Jan. 23; Clark, Jan. 24; West Virginia, Feb. 2; Bluefield, Feb. 8; Va. State, Feb. 16; Va. Seminary, Feb. 20; Lincoln, Feb. 27; Hampton, Feb. 28; Johnson C. Smith, March 2nd
Other games to be played away are Va. Seminary, Jan. 19; Hampton, Jan. 26; and Jan 28 and 29 the team will play in Chicago. Feb. 12, Howard plays Lincoln at New York; and Feb. 13, St. Paul, on their home court; Feb. 14, Va. State; Feb. 15, Union at Richmond; Feb. 18, Morgan at Baltimore; and Feb. 22 Morgan College at East Orange, N. J.
Wilberforce University By the I's
The man who thinks he can make the grade.
In spite of storm and strife Observe how destiny is swayed By what one makes of life. This hectic life of ours affords many peculiar spectacles for the casual observer, but none more amazing than the rapidity with which a college campus becomes deserted on the eve of a vacation.
Those renowned cares of Longfellow's that so unobstrusively evaporate at the coming of night provide no match for the student departing for a fortnight of revelry after bitter scholastic toil in the matter of sudden and silent disappearance. At high noon of Friday, December Twenty-first, Wilberforce was a thriving little city, the miniature domain of a cosmopolitan activity, but a brief six hours later the campus presented the same foresaken aspect as Goldsmith's deserted village.
Now with New Year's come and gone, one grand rush has returned to their Alma Mater the merry making vacationists, bubbling over with happy anecdotes of two weeks of carefree fun far from the solemn walls of the college cloister. Chums, reunited, gaily and estfully spin their yarns of the fortnight's encounters with wine, women and song, while the few students who spent the yule holiday upon the campus prattle of open houses at the Fraternity House and of short excursions to nearby cities.
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Mrs. J. C. Carroll gave a break fast whist party at her residence on the morning of December 27 from 10 until 1. The home was artistically and beautifully decorated in the variegated colours of the Yuletide. From all reports everyone had a most interesting and enjoyable time. Among those present were: Mrs. R. C. Bundy. Mrs. C. A. Caliman, Mrs. Susie Green, Mrs. S. F. David, Mrs Ernestine Green, Mrs. L. C. Lane. Mrs. Mary Valentine, Mrs. Marie Bolden, Mrs. Pearl Thompson, Mrs. B. H. Heard, Mrs. Ella Shields, Mrs. Hardene, Mrs. Guy Ginn, Mrs. Nelson Harris, Mrs. O. J. Kincaid, Mrs. Mary Prytle, Mrs. A. J. White, Mrs. John Henderson Mrs. Elmer Smithers Mrs. Charles McGinnis, Miss Grace Woodson and Miss Jessie Fite.
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Mystery became fact. Darkness became light, and other expressions of clarification were put into use December 19, and 20, when Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha initiated. Those taken into the folds of Omega were George Tynes. Mal Lewis, Henry Purnell, Forrest Murray, Leonard Holland. The lucky ones for Alpha were James Cobbs, George Mathews, and CNlarence Williams.
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Miss Anna Stout represented Zeta Chapter at the Eleventh Annual Boule of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority held in Nashville, Tenn, December 27 to 31.
The I's are not so sure about this dope, but the boys are all saying that G. Blyden Jackson took a young lady down to the Alpha House to a party, while he was very busy entertaining his friends some strange patent leather papa came in had several dances with the young lady, and Lo and Behold escorted her back to Shorter Hall after the party. Pray tell us Blyden could this be true? Say not so.
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Those charming Dayton girls entertained the Wilberforce boys at the many Yuletide dances but after the dance when the boys were taking the young ladies home, a young man who apneared to be of very hard boiled doings, stepped up and tanned the lady on the shoulder, Felix Walker went here!?**
THE INTER-STATE TATTLER
As this goes to press a little previous to the final issue of the Kinckle vs. Hickman affair, we are unable to give you the correct low down, but we promise to say pience next week.
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Terry Sinclair, its mighty nice when you can play that two time business and get away with it, but honest the Force is too small for the game. Give some one else a break, you can't have two.
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We have two new young ladies in our midst namely Lomax Williamson and Catherine Beard. It is alleged, hinted, and rumored that they are out to break up all love affairs on the campus. So be careful sweats don't get tangled in the web.
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Again, Reid Jackson is in the social world. The boys are inclined to put him in the class of a cradle snatcher. But the I's told them that she is a College Freshman just young and tender, that's all.
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Speaking of caretakers, we came to the conclusion that William Watson is the best at that business for he certainly took very firm care of Miss Fannie Harper for Bruce Eldridge during his absence.
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Hoss Troupe, how long will you last this time pal? Break a record and stick all year. She likes you an awful lots, because she told the boys so.
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Miss Harriet La Forrest represented XI Chapter at the Ninth Annual Boule of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority held in Louisville Ky.
Morehouse College
DR. JOHN HOPE announced last week the appointment of Dr. Raymond H. Carter to the Hospital Staff of Morehouse College. Dr. Carter will succeed Dr. Alfred D. Jones, who for twenty-five years served as the college physician.
Dr. Carter is a graduate of Morehouse Academy and College, receiving his A.B. degree in 1903. While in college he was active in athletic and literary affairs, and was at one time assistant coach of the football team under M. W Bullock, now a prominent attorney of Boston, Mass. He received his M.D. from the Leonard Medical School of Shaw University in 1907, and later took graduate courses at the Medical School of Harvard University.
Track Notes
By BERNIE BLANCHARD
Saturday night the K. of C. Council ushered in the 1929 in-loop track season. Quite a few of our boys competed and showed up to good advantage in all events they entered. Kenneth Wibecan the Brooklyn Harriers gave a good account of himself in the sprint series as expected, forcing the winner, Karl Windernutch, at all distances. Gus Moore, making his first indoor appearance of the season, won the two mile run in a romp, winning by over 30 yards from Joe Hagen of Columbia. Two of the younger athletes—Liscomb and Brown of George Washington—helped the one mile relay of their school to place second. Had the race been run man to man, it is probable they could have won. however they lost by only one-fifth of a second on the time basis.
Next week, Buster Peterson and Buster Lockhart return to the boards full of confidence and determination. The boys have been going great of late and will bear watching. Cecil Cooke showed up well in his comback attempt, and shows indications of soon returning to the form which made him the nightmare of many college and club quarter milers.
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