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Friday, January 18,.1929, Too Bad Service Our, idea of the easiest job in the world is to be an attendant in one of those Harlem apart- ment houses which are supposed to give their tenants elevator and telephone service. Usually the same employee operates both the lift and the switchboard and uses each as an excuse for neglecting the other. When you try to get a phone call he claims to be busy on the elevator. When you ring fifteen minutes for the car and finally walk down he will look up from his Detec- tive Story Magazine with an annoyed expres- sion and say he has been busy getting a long distance call through for a party upstairs. Need- less to say the attendant who attempted to give white tenants that kind of service would not get away with it one minute longer than it required the superintendent to fire him. As colored tenants are generous tippers there is no excuse for this negligence on the part of attendants. Still, the employees are not wholly at fault. The managers of elevator-switchboard houses are partly to blame for bad service condi- tions for which the tenants are charged addi- tional rent. But the main responsibility for poor service rests on the tenants themselves. Tenants should not condone discourtesy or neglect on the part of attendants and when bad service be- comes chronic tenants should hold up the rent until the management obtains competent and civil employees. The Solution :-: By fdgar M. Grey Put Long Pants On the Harlem Real Estate Boy! According to the report of the Secretary of State for the year 1927, there were 181 persons of color licensed to operate real es- tate holdings in the City of New York. The major portion of which are centred in the Black City— Harlem, the place of dreams. The real estate men are usually of two kinds: those who speculate, and those who hold their property for the purpose of building vast wealth. like the Terry Holding Company the Antillean, the Nail and Parker Company, and others too numerous to mention, The services which the colored real e3- tate operators have rendered to the growth and progress of the colored population of Harlem has not quite been appreciated. Like every other field of endeavor, there are those who have crept into the field for mere gain—gain without regard to the human elements in- volved in the transactions which come before them daily; but the great majority of the colored real estate men and women of Harlem have been found “bending their oars to the service of their folk”. John Royall was enabled, be- cause of the yield which came from his real estate operations. and the standing which his position gave him among white men and organizations to put up the first fight for elective representation, on behalf of the colored people in Harlem. Fighting with his back to the walls—walls which were made the more uncertain as ram- parts, because of the treachery of some of the very folk for whom he was “hattling’, John Royall, veal estate operator, father of the franchise in Harlem, battered down the forces of reaction and prejudice within the Republican narty and gained at the cost of his wealth and his health, the first seat which a colored man had gained in any of the legislative chambers in the Empire State, in 1917—not. for himself. pul for an- other colored man, Attorney Id ward A. Johnson. Payton died, but not hefore he had raised the respect which the white man now has in this city for the colored man, and this he did in a time when prejndice was the rule and kindness the exreption, pp the part of white Naw York toward the colored man. When Since the day in March, 1904, when the late Philip Payton enter- tained the notion that the colored population of the down-town sec- tion .of the City of New York had grown to the place where more de- cent quarters were necessary for their accommodation, and sought white men who thought that he was a mad man when he proposed to have colored porters, janitors, waiters, and others, of the so- called unskilled workers move into flats in Harlem which had been erected for the upper-middle classes of white New York, Har- lem has moved slowly—sometimes rapidly towards the most gigantic experiment in real property manip- ulation in the history of the Em- pire State—perhaps in the world. Starting in the year 1904 with leases, valued at less than $20,000, Payton raised the ante, so that when he died a few years ago, his holdings assumed the marvelous proportions of more than a cold million in real estate! The population of Harlem has grown from about 2,000 persons when Payton. for weal or for woe. came to the north of the city with his black army, until today, the almost unbelievable figure of 379,- 000 has been reached. To cap the climax of this dream-like growth, the colored population is now housed in real property valued at more than $17,000,000. But this in itself should be striking enough had not the colored people raised their own holdings in real property from $18,000 in 1904, to the impos- ing figure of $4,500,789 in the twenty-five years which had elapsed. For many years after Payton, the growth of the colored real estate operator was slow; but then came the European War, Dur- ing this period {t had been said that the holdings of Watt Terry were worth more than a cold mil- lion of dollars. After the War along with the standard operators like Nai] and Parker, John M. Roy- all, Hulchinson and Sons, Knowles and Warner, there came men from other cities—men who had heen brought to this mystic city, either by the results of the cry, which had gone up to the effect that Har- lem was the place of opportunity, or by the war mania which shifted thousands of the colored popuja- tlon trom other cities. ee oe ne oe ee Pi a ae . Bee ee ige Bey Lee . : ENE " She eae : ee a 3 1 ee pee - ong eae , = "4 ie a . i rd 7 / a E , ra ; Pr HY —, oa fame. ty ak 4 é oa é Bi s 7 : : bs 4 oA . 5 | z : me a | : : i 3 | ‘ a te | i ry : | se ao i r’ i | | CHICAGO'S GIFT to the Theatrical Whoopie. Da you | know her name? ; | “ | | Mother A. M. E. Zion Church was acquired in 1911 it was the skill) of the colored real estate man which served to save thousands of dollars to the congregation, from within the reach of the white loan sharks who then loitered at the doors of the Church, seeking to cheat and rob the innocent colored folk. Real estate operation, like all of the modern business endeav- ors is a science; many colored peo- ple, enraptured by the flow of easy cash during the War attempted investments; they wanted places of comfort to live in; they invested slender earnings; they have since suffered. Companies like the Enuitable Life, the Title Guaran- tee Company, and others took mortgages upon colored homes— mortgages which were never less than twenty per cent for second. and sometimes an equal amount for first mortgages, Hard times soon came after the War—large numbers of colored Harlemites were thrown out of work; sub-tenants, and tenants found themselves unable to pay. the already high rents: owners of homes were put at their wits’ ends to secure renewals of their mort- gages; these white companies came and the bane of the home buyer—foreclosures came in never ending rapidity. In this time of stress, it was the colored real es- state operator who came to the rescue of these unfortunates. They secured mortgages for them. they placed new mortgages on prover- ties. enabling the unfortunates to satisfy the greedy, and sometimes brutal demands of the white mort- gaze companies and their bonus- demanding hordes: they placed their valuable advice at the serv- ices of the colored unfortunates. In this way, and in many ways too numerous to deseribe they have rendered Harlem a real and valu- able service. The figures which fall within the scope of their actual operation are stageering. For instance, the sisters Edwards, have within five years handled more than two mil- lions of dollars in real estate oper- ation; two young girls (one of whom had recently died) have saved real monies to their clients Tt is true that they themselves have earned money; but this is not all. They have rendered serv- ice—invaluable service to those unfortunates, who have time and lime ugajn gone franticully, ery- ing out to these women for aid— aid which would help them to es- cane from the elutches of the mortgagee sharks. The prestice of Watt Terry, as a real estate oper- ator, has served to yaise the gen- eral credit of the colored popula- ton of Harlem. Jack Nai]. of Nail (Continued on ppge 3#) We shall issue in the near future, a special number of the INTER-STATE TATTLIER dedicated to the development of NEGRO HARLEM. The Negro Rea} state Broker has played a conspicusus part in this development, notwithstanding the ecconlums of de- nouncement he has suffered through the pioneering which hes brought to all undreamed of prosperity. We shall attempt to glorify the men and women whose tenacity und genius wade It possible for the small investoy to get a laating foothold. ALVIN J. MOSER, | Editor Jater-Mlate Tattler. | JOHNNIE PERR Y MURRAY, one of the Perry: iwins of Shelby, ‘Tenn., who was educatedin Nashville, lived in St. Louis and eventually saw the advisability of coming to Harlem. yy—--—> | ee PO: isk ee se _.:. SER i ae ee a Ye i. a a ~ 7 ee ae Pera oie al ee ; ALLEGE. ate anae i 2 . ae a pee e ‘at 8 ee eat aaa cae be eae fs — | N | | \\ \page Four GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON poet and play- wright of Wash- ington, D. C., author of “An Autumn Love Cycle,” a colice- tion of exquisite lyrics. Qe —— — KE ; rae oe aaa se : Py i ; oe u a ey ee Bee aed is mo “J 4 : . | Be ah Pe Be ges | ea t | ia eae. | ae : | fs er ee EUNICE PACK, senior college student of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, and the busiest girl in the Business Department, she will receive her B. S. in Business Ad- ministration in June. a 7 | an | | i | a 4 ee Bese ae ee p ea ee 7 ee -_ ae o ; p. a one? _ , ST eS jf ae ee Ha epee Se: BGs i Me, a . iad 6 a ne “eae . so sy ¥ ] oe 4 4 oi , aa 2 oS | 2 3 ee ee, get AR “SS ae CARMEN LHEIZABETHL HINTON, of Huglemood, N.S. poputar meimber of Jer sey s younger sel, dud a shadeat ut Pratt fnstilute, Brooklya, whoa is ta wed dantes duguslus Pawley af Georgeluiwn, oo C. " a Pa | + = 7 " ® as Le oe : 2%, ._ aa Bod 7 e = Be 3 : Pe Sea j ce. aa ’ ; me an ae me fi j i a 7 Be 5 OA ee ee oa : ee ait | . Fee is i ee pe J LX i |. ) | & : ee { oo ee | : Pi es a ae j Me. att % ae XN i eh S\N ae es XA " Sg rar oe eee a) aaa. ia . ec, = See pm oy ROSETTA JACQUELINE GANT, one of Kansas City’s charm- ing young songbirds, who is under the fitelage of Prof. R. G. Jackson of the famous Jackson Jubilee Singers. sf a Py ik aa 5 ed: ee gel ae : Boe ee 2 Pee P ‘ : : 5 a Ae a - PS i : “3 2. Pe é ae ©, ; a — Zz a ee y a oo) ; i ¢ geen * Fi 4 id ae eae a ae ne a = ee ae TO ae at ga : = ‘é i : Bi eee baie dl ey es i a a” hh | Pat : *. F aes ee i re | : i ae a Ease Pee ae: me Se 5 : v3 Bore : a ks ee ee a —% - 4 td ee 3 — Fg . meee : 4 aa an a eb. te, & 5 : rs Se : : q o ey ei: eo 4 — " ee. : i aa oe Beets 3 . " ese x. : é homly FONA BARR who will uppear in Black Belt. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER 7 ae 4 a c —— OLLIE WRIGHT, popular belle of New- ark, N. J., whose many friends are rejoicing over her return home. Miss Wright is an enthusiastic sportswoman, and holds mem- bership in several exclusive clubs. LE ROPING GYRSY ts she. Your fortune, yf you cross her palin with siloer. Your heart, if you ygaee inthe her eyes. Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond A GROUP of citizens headed by Walter White, Counselors Harry Bragg and Chauncey Hooper, Dr. H. B. Delany, William K. Sanders and Horace Miller sponsored a testimonial dinner Friday night in the swank new Club Witaka in West 145th Street, in honor of Dr. Louis T. Wright, recently appointed Police Surgeon. Walter White, Assistant Executive Secretary of the NAACP and life-long friend of Dr. Wright, acted as chairman. At the long banquet tables were seated the two hundred guests who came to celebrate with the doctor who sat in the center of the speakers' table, which was graced by his honor, the Mayor, William Kid Banks, Chauncey M. Hooper, James Weldon Johnson, Ferdinand Q. Morton, Charles Neal, James J. Hines, Second Chief Inspector Edward Mulrooney, Lt. Thomas O'Connor, Jack Plunkett, Alderman McGillery, George W. Harris and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois. While the men enjoyed the most delicious buffet supper of clam broth, oyster pattles, spring turkey, Virginia ham, rolls and relishes, which had been selected by Commissioner Ferdinand Q. Morton and was served by William Singleton, entertainment par excellent was offered by Clarence Tisdale, master of ceremonies, who sang "Laugh, Clown, Laugh" and "King for a Day", Vivian Brown and Benny and Moten of the Barbecue Grill and Louis Cole of the Lenox Avenue Club, who sang "Melody out of the Sky" and proved a sensation singing with Tisdale and Dooley Wilson. The entire party harmonized on "Do You Love Me in December As You Did in May", the Mayor's own composition, for which he played the accompaniment. Music was furnished by Cliff Jackson and his Crazy Cats from the Lenox Avenue Club and Elmer Snowden's Band from the Club Harlem. Among the guests were Dr. Vernon Ayres, Dr. Edward S. Cunningham, Dr. Elmer Times, Emmett Scott, David Cooke, Charlie Toney, Lonnie Hicks, Dr. Theodore Donnellson. Dr. Ernest McDonald, Vertner Tandy, Dr. Norman Cotton, Jeff Blount, Dr. Matthew Boutte, Dr. Paul Collins, Henry "Kid" Collins, Ellis Rivers, Johnnie Carey, Mal Frazier, Charlie Wood, Dr. Layton Wheaton, Dr. Arthur Payne, Dr. C. B. Powell, Att. Stevenson, Dr. Albert S. Beasley, Archer B. Owen, Kid Hilton, John Lee, George Raney, and Walter Robinson. * * * An elegant platinum Longine watch, was presented to Dr. Wright by Commissioner Morton as a momento from the group. * * * Around two-thirty the stags staggered homeward, mumbling as they stumbled, "What a party! What a party!" ```markdown ``` Dr. William H. Johnson who was born at Sag Harbor, Long Island, September 15, 1854 and was the son of the late Amos and Wealthy Coffee Johnson, direct descendants of the Shencock, Montauk and Narrangansett Indians, passed away quietly Thursday, January 10th at 3:00 P. M. after a brief illness at his late residence, 24 West 132nd Street. He spent his early boyhood and school days in Sag Harbor and early manhood in Hartford, Conn., took the entrance examinations and entered the Medical College of the University of Pennsylvania, and was graduated with a Doctor's Degree in the Class of 1885. He has been practicing medicine in New York since then, with his offices located on 20th and 29th Streets for nearly a quarter of a century. In fact, for the past eighteen years, he has been practising at his last residence. Maintaining his home at 304 Sumner Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., he commuted to Harlem every day, until three years ago, when the daily trip was too much for his advancing years. Dr. Johnson was a member of the American Medical Association, the University of Pennsylvania Alumni, the Cosmopolitan Medical Club, and the Terry Lodge, G. U. O. O. F. He was Examining Physician of the latter for a period of nearly forty years. His marriage to Miss Phoebe Remsen in 1887 was short-lived, as she died four years later at the birth of their daughter Phoebe, Jr., who also died October 2, 1018. In 1894, Dr. Johnson married Miss Lena Cole, who died in February 10, 1013, the mother of their surviving children, Mrs. Grayco H. Carter, of Los Angeles, California, and Karle F. Johnson of this city. Dr. Johnson is also survived by his third wife, Mrs. Ada Shiloh Johnson of Hartford, to whom he was married October 22, 1910. She was a great comfort, wonderful companion and of extreme help to him in his last falling years. Other survivors are, a brother, Reverend Kugene A. Johnson, retired Congregational Minister and Mrs. Caszella Mingo, both of Los Angeles, California. Dr. Johnson has always been an active member of St. Philips Church and a long friend of Dr. Hutchins C. Bishop who officiated at his funeral services on Saturday, January 12, 1929. He was laid away in his family plot in Cypress Cemetery in Brooklyn. The Morticians were Duncan Brothers of 2303 Seventh Avenue, New York City. ☆ ☆ ☆ Bob Douglas, manager of the famous Renaissance Basketball five passed the pneumonia crisis last Friday. He is resting at home, and his immediate recovery is hopefully expected. *** Cleme Gonzalez who underwent a major operation at the Women's Hospital just before the holidays, is looking more charming than ever these days. ```markdown ``` The beautiful and gifted Nell Hunter of Durham sailed on the 12th for London where she will study for a year. During her one night stop over, the Carolina song bird was the guest of the T. Arnold Hills. --- Gena May Brown, wife of J. Mardo Brown, after having spent a pleasant holiday season with her husband, returned to Boston to resume her studies at Emerson's College of Oratory. * * * Percival Parham of Boston, accompanist for Roland Hayes, was the breakfast guest of the Mardo Browns last Sunday. Other guests included Mr. Matthews of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Roland Smith and the Harmony Trio of Cleveland, Ohio. * * * A delightful birthday party was given last Monday evening by Mrs. Josephine Markland at her residence in honor of her cousin, Robert Lane. Music was furnished by the Jolly Four, who made the evening a lively one. Those present were: Rev. Womely, the J. Curreys, J. Halls, William Livingstons, J. Glovers, Fred Barnes, M. Barge, W. Hobson, D. Hillman, Melvin Johnson. J. Backetville, G. Samuels, S. White, E. Burdy, Will Jackson, D. Chisholm, E. Mills, A. Johnson, James Fitzgerald, and Florence and Hazel and Ruth Lane. --- Death claimed the lovely young Susie Perry, Sunday, January 6th. Miss Perry who had been ill with pneumonia, was the daughter of the Wanton Perrys and a piece of Dr. Booker T. Washington. The remains were taken to Tuskegee for burial on Tuesday. --- Ray Hoffman is now at home, 33% West 131st Street, convalescing from her recent illness. She wishes to thank her many friends for the flowers and other tokens of esteem they sent her and would be happy to have them call. --- Last Wednesday evening a delightful surprise party was given by Maurice W. Traverse for his charming little wife, Gertrude, in honor of their third wedding anniversary. Among those present at this smart affair were: The James Van Stralans, Harry Browns, Perk Woodlyns, Maceo Greens, Alma Grank, Jack Aull, Little Rose Marie Van Stralan and Master John Haynes, Jr. Alda Ward, popular "Blackbird," entertained at Bridge Thursday afternoon in honor of her mother, Mrs. Susie Wallace, popular matron in social and fraternal circles in Washington, D. C. The guests included Mesdames Charles Moore, Lottie Tyler, Nan Thurston, Bill Robinson, Pauline Hackney and Gertrude Porter. Mrs. Wallace who came to bring Miss Ward's son who is recuperating from a recent operation, is making only a short visit. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN The late DR. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, pioneer Harlem physician, who passed away at his home last Thursday after a brief illness. Edna and Norman Dobbins, eight year old twins of Mrs. Anna Dobbins, entertained a number of their little friends at a birthday party last Wednesday at the residence of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Smith of Englewood, N. J. After refreshments were served, they enjoyed themselves playing and dancing. The Halbert O. Avants of Atlantic City spent a breezy week-end in Harlem as the guests of Madeline Jetter. Show Boat was one of their dissipations. Mrs. Avants was the popular Ruth West of the Shore. * * * A'Lella Walker is spending the week in St. Louis as the guest of Mrs. T. R. Crawford of Cook Avenue. I know she dreams of Harlem. *** The E. Willises of Chicago were royally entertained with a dinner party Wednesday by A. A. Haston and the Clarence Bushes at their residence. What with the Volstead law counted out and Commissioner Whalen busy downtown, father Bacchus reigned supreme until five in the morning. You can imagine what the entertainment was like when it came from New York's exclusive drawing room artists—Teddy and Herb Brown, Paul Bass, Leroy Tibbs, Clarence Tisdale, Luckythe Roberts, Elmber Harold, Solar Smith, A. A. Haston, Jimmy Lightfoot, Benny Shaw, Harry Elly, Alice Randolph Jackson and Al White. The other guests present were Mabel Payne, Hemee Brown, Birdie Carpenter and Julie Jennut. ☆ ☆ ☆ The Evelyn Laney who was confined to her bed for nearly a week with the popular LaGripppe, is able to be flying about again. --- J. William Clifford has returned from Washington where he was called by the death of his father, the Hon. William H. Clifford, who died Wednesday at the age of sixty-six after an illness of four years. His wife, Carrie W. Clifford and two sons, J. William and Maurice, were at his bed side. Services were held Saturday afternoon from Well's Chapel. The remains were carried to Cleveland, his birthplace, where he had obtained political prominence as a member of the Ohio legislature. --- The Sol Johnson admirers got together Saturday night and presented him with a party to celebrate his birthday. There were the Robert Bagnals, Marshall Rosses, Bob Lattimores, Julius Washington, the Eduardo Castros, Ceell McPhersons, Rose Knox Ellis, John Downing, Agnes Ramey, Lula Whitby, Roscoe Otto Stedman, the U. Conrad Vincents, Lucinda Bove, Kid Davis, the Binga Dismonds and all the Johnsons except Sol, Jr. As is typical of all Johnson parties, most of it took place in the dining room where spaghetti, antipasto, chile, cakes and wines were plentiful. A little dancing and much talking and laughing, a few songs in French by the little—I beg your pardon—the Misses Margaret and Billie Johnson and Dr. Dismond, and the hours flew around to three. * * * It is rumored that Jules Bledsoe is giving a formal party at the Dark Tower for the patrons of his concert, Sunday, the 27th, at the Gallo. The blow out will immediately follow the concert. Whoopee! Save two seats for me. * * * A group of children of Harlem under the direction of Augusta Savage have been working for the past few weeks making small sculptures of white soap for the exhibition to be held at the 135th Street Branch, Public Library the week of January 21st. Also a group of boys at P. S. 139 under the direction of Dora Smith are doing work for the exhibition. The exhibition both in scope and workmanship will reveal outstanding talent among the girls and boys of Harlem. A reception under the auspices of the library will be held on the opening night of January 21st from 7 to 9 P. M. The awards will be made on the same night. The sculptures will be on exhibition the entire week. * * * Wednesday night, January 9th, a surprise birthday party was given in honor of Rose McDowell, by James H. Gordon at the Jack and Jill Tea Room. Among the guests were Sallie Gatling, Lucille Joell, J. D. Byrd, Dorothy Gilliam, Alonzo Redwin, Dr. E. Palmer Banks, Miss Lillian Gary, D. S. Young, Miss Helen Bradicount, Edythe Williams, Arthur Harrison Wilso,n Theodore E. Botts, Viola H. Phoenix, Gwendolyn Lee, Robert T. Stevens, May Smith, Rosey Swain, Joseph S. Jackson, Carrie and Margaret Sheter, Beratrama Green, Josephine Wicks, Gordon King, Dr. W. K. Lee, A. C. Norton, Agness Patts, Howard Osbourn, Maxwell Small, Dr. C. A. Butler, Bobby Brooks, Albert T. Pierce, James Nibb, John Dales, Edith Turner, Beatrice F. Hergett, Dr. A. Winston Scott, Dr. R. S. Young, Jas. M. Brathen, Mrs. Oma Price, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Betha, Theresa Bass, Willie M. Durant, Dr. J. Tagan Young, Mr. Samuel Owens, H. P. Jiggetts, Lillian Syder, C. D. King, Janice Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Porter, Mr. Arthur Harrison, Carroll Clark, Miss Elaine Douglass, Mr. Theo. Bolls, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Baird, Mr. Francis Carter, Ora Thompson, Gladys Armstrong, Victor S. Archer, Ed. White and Mrs. Charles Syder. --- Georgia Douglas Johnson, author of Heart of a Woman, Bronze, Blue Blood, Plumes, and The Torch, has offered to her many admirers a third volume of verse—An Autumn Love Cycle, published by Harold Vinal, Ltd. Fifty-six poems of exquisite loveliness are divided into five parts—The Cycle, Contemplation, Intermezzi, Penseroso and Cadence. An introduction of Alain Locke gives Mrs. Johnson's philosophy of life and her place as a portrayer of womanhood among the lyricists of the day. The same sincere and tender beauty, the same appealing sigh, the same tragic note that is so characteristic of all her work is found in the Autumn Love Cycle, but more subtle, more intense and more beautiful than ever. The intense racial feeling as shown in Bronze is nowhere found in the Love Cycle. # Friday, January 11th, was a great night in the Station of WARC for the friends and sponsors of the Negro Achievement Houra. The occasion and the celebration of the 50th consecutive hour in the Achievement series. The broadcasting began promptly at ten o'clock and continued until twelve thirty. At nine-thirty the guests began to arrive and by the time we were on the air, the large broadcasting room, the corridor and foyer were filled with the hundred and fifty guests, many of whom had appeared on previous hours. They were met by Sarah Freeman, secretary of the arrangement committee, who had each guest sign a book which was presented to Arthur The hour opened with a concise hisClark, former station director. tory of the Achievement Hours by Bradford Brown, station announcer, and was followed by an address of welcome by Benjamin F. Thomas, chairman of the arrangement committee and the invocation by the Rev. E. Bakestraw of Jersey. Geraldyn Dismond, program director, welcomed the speakers and artists of the evening and outlined the program which was as follows: Selections by the Empire Jubilee Quartette, under the direction of Mr. Bennett; address on the achievements in Insurance by Harry C. Pace, President of the Northeastern List Insurance Company; selection, Little Brown Baby with Sparklin' Eyes by Richard B. Harrison; talk on the Negro Press by Eugene Gordon of the Boston Chronicle; two solos by Chauncey Northern, celebrated tenor, accompanied by his sister, Ida Northern; a business resume by James A. Jackson, representative of the U. S. Department of Commerce; two solos by Ruby Green, contralto, accompanied by Eugene Aldama Jackson, organist of St. Mark's M. E. Church; a social service survey by Eugene Kinckle Jones, National Executive Secretary of the Urban League; two numbers by the Martin-Smith Trio, composed by Sonoma Talley, Gertrude Martin and David Martin, II. Bessye Bearden, chairman of the publicity committee, opened the second half of the program by introducing Mr. Pace, who in turn introduced Mrs. Chestnut who presented an oil painting depicting Negro Achievement done by Aaron Douglass, to the Studio. Noah D. Thompson, treasurer of the committee then presented a purse to Mr. Browne who, for the first time since my acquaintance with him, was disconcerted. Iva Nugen, soprano, representing the Martin-Smith School, sang and was followed by Channing Tobias, Executive Secretary of the Colored Division, Boys' work, Y. M. C. A. The Jubilee Quartette came on again by special request and Dr. W. G. Alexander, of Orange, gave our achievements in medicine. Charlotte Murray, mezzo soprano, sang and accompanied herself, using her own arrangement. Alexander F. Miller of the Carlton Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A. and president of the Brooklyn Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, gave an address on College Fraternities, which was followed by an original composition by J. Berni Barbour. Charlotta Spears Bass of Los Angeles, California, then gave the achievements of Women; W. C. Handy, Jr., rendered a zylophone solo, accompanied by "Fats" Waller; Katherine Handy represented her father with a brief message; Richard L. Baltimore gave a talk on radio; Jimmy Johnson played his Negro Rhapsody, Yamakraw, and the hour closed with an appreciation to Joseph J. Boris who conceived and directed the Negro Achievement Hours, by H. Eustace Williams. It was an epoch-making event in racial broadcasting and was complimented by innumerable telegrams and telephone messages. The metropolitan dailies listed it among the special features of the night and sent their representatives to the studio. In sacred memory of my darling daughter, Anna, who departed this life January 12, 1928: Sleep on darling and take your rest, As though you were on your mother's breast; And when the time shall be no more, We'll meet around the golden shore. Your dear Mother, ROBNA DEVRAUX. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a close-up of a person's face, but the details are not clear. EDITH MAE MARTIN, charming Brooklynite who is engaged to marry C. Walter Grosvenor, nephew of Merton Grosvenor, well-known New York mortician. Miss Martin, is a popular member of Brooklyn's "Smart Set", and received her schooling at St. Paul's and Virginia State College of Petersburg, Va. Now then you swear you're his, Shivering and sighing, and he vows his passion is Infinite, undying body, make a note of this: One of you is lying. (D. P.) The card party and dance given EDITH MAE MARTIN, charm to marry C. Walter Grosvenor, well-known New York mortician, ber of Brooklyn's "Smart Set", Paul's and Virginia State College the Commercial Community Centre on Thursday evening, January 10, was a very attractive social gathering. This was the initial affair sponsored by the committee of ladies on the Board of Trustees, namely: Mrs. G. Welmon, Mrs. Jesse Webster, Mrs. B. Cook, and Tel. Harlem 2771. MYRTLE'S Beauty Shoppe Mrs. Fannie DeLappe. Mrs. Laura Jean Rollock was in charge of the entertainment committee, and Mrs. Jesse Webster made an ideal and charming hostess. * * * The Commercial Community Centre which is a four-story brick building ning Brooklynite who is engaged, nephew of Merton Grosvenor, Miss Martin, is a popular mem- and received her schooling at St. George of Petersburg, Va. on one of the principal business streets of Brooklyn, was purchased by a group of well known colored business men, and is the first enterprise of its kind ever tried out in Brooklyn. The officers are as follows: Mr. Willard Price, President; Mr. Jesse Webster, Vice-President; Mr. A. S. Campbell, Secretary; Mr. B. F. Brown, Jr.. Treasurer. Mr. Willard Price is very well known in this city as a wide-awake and successful business man. The building itself is a very fine one, but the ballroom, which s on the main floor, is honestly and truly the most beautiful medium sized hall in Brooklyn. The music was wonderful—everyone enjoyed themselves! Some of those present were: Mesdames Margaret Chestnut, Cohen Johnston, Walter Simon, Frank Montero, Addie Hunton, Cora C. Horn, Agnes Fleming, Laura Jean Rollock, G. Welmon. Miss Constance Willis, Margaret Welmon, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Price, A. MME, T, Q. BRANLEVTE Mr. and Mrs. E. Carrington, Mr. and Mrs. Preston, Miss Carolyn Dublin, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hoffman Woods, Miss Lucile Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith, Mrs. Kate Smith Dickerson, Mr. W. Smith, Mr. William Hartsfield, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elzy, Mrs. Hanah Jackson, Mrs. Alexander F. Miller, Mr. James Holbrook, Mrs. Mary Fulcher, Counselor Douglas, Mrs. Trimbal, Counselor and Mrs. Jones and lots of others. * * * A formal dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Newton at their home, 195 Bainbridge, Street on New Year's Day. Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Talbert, Mrs. E. Foster, Miss D. Newton, Mr. Alexander Gatewood, Mr. Amstead Gray, Misses Helen Howard, Vashti Proctor, Eloise Mitchell, Anna Williams, Hortense Thompson, Elizabeth Perry, Martha Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Holly, Messrs. Butler, Dr. Roy Proctor, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jordan and others. Mr. Alexander Gatewood sang several selections as only Mr. Gatewood can! * * * Oh Mr. William Hartsfield of Bainbridge Street is getting too bad! He's so popular these days that he hasn't even time to breath. Well, like postum, "There's a Reason". Mr. Hartsfield's home is in Raleigh, N. C., and he is here studying at New York University, School of Finance. Girls, "Bill" doesn't like New York well enough to live here permanently, so we wonder which of you females like him so much that you will be willing to return with him to the land where the nice, red watermelons grow? I shall not tell those of you who have not seen "Bill" how he looks, for the competition would be too great for the Brooklyn girls. If for this I get the Dickens, I'll Join Ann Souglass on her farm and raise some hickens! \* \* \* Alfred B. Miller had as his guests during the recent holidays. Professor James V. Herring, head of the Art Department of Howard University, and Alonzo J. Aden, also of Washington, D. C. *** Mr. James D. Brown of Hakey Street is engaged to Miss Nina Thervington of 149th Street, New York City. We are sorry to lose Jimmy—but glad that he is so happy. * * * Some one asked why the name "Gay Defenders" of the Social and Literary Club of Brooklyn? Here is their reason. They hope to in many ways defend themselves against the adverse criticisms of the older generation and prove to them that they of the rising generation are not wholly fickle, light, and indifferent to the more serious things of life. The "Gays" will celebrate their first anniversary this month. During this first year, they have not only had parties, teas, hikes, etc., but they visited and carried flowers to the Old Folks' Home, to the sick, and given a small donation to St. Augustine's P. E. Church. They will on next Sunday place flowers on the altar of said Church in memory of their friend, the late Mrs. Louise Fayerweather, who helped them in every way she could with their club to the extent of even placing at their disposal, free of charge, the use of her beautiful studio, when the "Gays" needed it. MARVELLO BEAUTY SHOPPE and SCHOOL All branches of Beauty Culture Practised and Taught 282 West 135th St. Tel. Aud. 10211 Laura S. 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WATTS—BEAUTY CULTU'IS' 115 West 141st Street, Apt. 1-D 1 Flight Up Phone 5181 Edgecombe Day or Night Each week we are going to give sketches of some of Brooklyn's Girls and Boys. Heading our list this week is the beautiful, brilliant Constance Willis. Miss Willis is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Willis of Prospect Place, Brooklyn. Constance is a graduate of Girls High School, Hunter College, Class of 1926, member of "Nonchalants", "Debutantes", and accomplished pianist, and an instructor in the Brooklyn public schools. * * * For several years, the annual recitals given by Mrs. Helen Howland Price were looked forward to because of Constance's fine playing. * * * A very charming young lady is Mary Coleman. Mary is a graduate of Girls' High School, student at Maxwell Training School, Class of 1920, Vice-President of "Nonchalants" Club, and Captain of the Greene Avenue Baptist Church basketball team. Mary has for several years been active in church and social work, and is very popular in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, New Haven and Washington, D. C. *** Writing of Mrs. Helen Howland Price's recitals makes me think of years not long passed. I wonder how many of. you girls and boys recall those nerve-wrecking annual recital days, when each of us patiently sat on the steps of the crowded hall on Fulton Street, waiting his or her turn to sit on the wobbly piano stool and bang each selection out from start to finish? Frankly, those days are gone (thank goodness) but not forgotten. Among Mrs. Price's music pupils were: Constance Willis, Gwendolyn Beekman, Marian Montero Johnston, Edna Burge, Vivian Willis, Emile Beekman, Anna DeWitt Brown, Malcolm Fulcher, Yohannes Sellers Travis, Mabel Smith Trent, Susan Pollard Ryan, and Hilda Stoklen. I am saying Constance, Gwendolyn, Edna, and several others banged their selections, for they were Mrs. Price's pride and joy, but the rest of us were too bad. I, especially! Many of those who were children then are married now, and death has taken her toll of three—Dr. Louis Delsarte's dearly loved Margaret, who was the best chum a girl could ever have, also Bernice Trimbal and Louise Smith. It is sad, to think of, but "the flight of years brings smilth and tears to peasant, prince and king." * * * Miss Elizabeth Howland of Kansas City paid a visit to her sister, Mrs. Willard Price, last week. Miss Howland was largely entertained by friends, among them being; Mrs. Jesse Webster, and she is now visiting in Washington, D. C., before returning West. * * * We were very glad to be numbered among the guests at the "50th Negro Achievement Hour" last Friday evening at the radio studio—W A B C on 57th Street, New York City. The experience was a novelty for me because it was my first visit to a broadcasting studio. It's lots more fun to be able to both see and hear the person who is at the microphone. PROFESSION high money whereby you can soon works hard making others rich and. equipped instruction room, where is taught by competent teachers status is superb. R AMBITION THE are money to be made than any business. Evenings—Enter Anytime WAYS OPEN write DIPLOMAS AWARDED SYSTEM BEAUTY CULTURE New York City edgecombe 9860 ```markdown ``` --- Backstage with Stagestruck GALLO THEATRE WEST 54 St. Sunday Eve., Jan 27th At Nine Only Concert Appearance this season of the Eminent Baritone BLEDSOE THE OL' MAN RIVER of "SHOW BOAT" Featuring Scene from the Opera "Aida" in costume and "The Creation" by Gruenberg ASSISTED BY MEMBERS OF THE N. Y. PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SEATS NOW AT GALLO THEATRE. PRICES $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3. LEARN TO DANCE Dancing is a Necessity. We Teach You All STAGE AND SOCIAL DANCES Waltz, Fox Trot, One Step, Black Bottom, Argentine Tango, and Lindberg Hop. We Train You Direct for All Broadway Reyues $6 and $10 Will Start You Dancing Children's Class—Every Sat, Mo, under direction Miss Mary Williams PROF. DARLING MACK'S STUDIOS 120 WEST 136th STREET, NEW YORK CITY Telephone Bradhurst 8480 LEW LESLIE'S "Black Bird's" number two company terminate their Boston engagement Saturday evening, January 26. They have set a record, if memory is not at fault, playing twelve consecutive months at the old Tremont Theatre. No colored vehicle has ever stayed in the cultural city that long before. They leave "Bean Town" to fill an indefinite engagement for the famous Quakerites of Philadelphia. Their stay here must end by or before May, as they then have an engagement across the big pond with King George's jolly subjects, in London, England. --- INCIDENTALLY, Mr. Leslie is planning a Number 3 company which no doubt will be a road show to play the principal cities of America. But this will not materialize until May, if then. Watch the Tattler for news of "Number 3" or else come to the Tattler office and file your name, address and the kind of actor or actress you are. *** NEWS COMES to us of the serious illness of Mrs. Jeter, who is home with her mother in the West Indies. Mrs. Jeter is none other than the well known Hilda Farnum, who did considerable costuming for theatrical companies and individuals, some paying and some forgetting to pay. *** "GOLDEN DAWN" closed in Cincinnati last Saturday night. Most of the members returned to New York. THE ORPHEUM Theatre of Newark, N. J., has a musical comedy vehicle entitled "Scandals of 1929" as the attraction of this week. In conjunction, the management is presenting "Uncle Tom's Cabin" on the screen. *** "BUTTERBEANS and Susie" with a musical comedy aggregation is the feature of hte Pearl Theatre of Philadelphia for the week. They opened here last Monday, January 14, playing to a capacity house. Other well known members of the company are: Earl Edwards, Tressie Legge, Aaron Gates, George Gould, Joe Clark, William McKelvery, Elizabeth Conley, Eddie Heywood and his red hot Six. * * * FLETCHER HENDERSON and orchestra is booked at the Lincoln Colonnade for this Friday Nite, January 18th. ★ ★ ★ "PAY DAY", another all-Negro production scheduled for Broadway in the near future, is at Gibson's Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa., this week. Ida Anderson is the featured artist ably supported by Charles Moore, Lily Yeun, Dan Michaels, Jimmie Johnson, Majorie Lorraine, Clarence Todd and Donald Heywood's singers, numbering fifty. * * * THE WHITMAN Sisters and company are at the Standard Theatre of Philadelphia for another week. The THE NEW YORKER DER HILDA ROGERS, sepia blonde who has been a sensation in Europe with Greenlee and Drayton's act, never forgets her friends of the Inter-State Tattler. The fascinating child of song and dance sends us a line ever so often, which is highly appreciated. cast of this clever aggregation includes among others: Alice, Bert and Mae Whitman. Princess Wee Wee, Sambo DER HILDA ROGERS, sepia used in Europe with Greenlee and D friends of the Inter-State Tattler and dance sends us a line ever so Reid, Bernice Ellis, Charles Anderson, Willie Toosweet, "Pops" Whitman and Billy. Sunday Eve., Jan 27th At Nine season of the Eminent Baritone OSOE R of "SHOW BOAT" Opera "Aida" in costume by Gruenberg Y. Y. PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA E. PRICES $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3. HUH! NOW [HERE'S] some real news; a circular comes to us from California, Los Angeles to be exact, reading as follows: "A nite of mirth and merriment with the one and only CAROLYN SNOWDEN and her famous Creole Cuties!" at the Apex Nite Club. "John E. Skinner, Charge de Affairs, direct from Smalls' Paradise of New York City." ```markdown ``` SHELTON BROOKS, this week is billed in "Hong Kong Revels" at the blonde who has been a sensation Drayton's act, never forgets her r. The fascinating child of song often, which is highly appreciated. Howard Theatre of Washington, D. C. Gallie De Gaston, Charles Ray and Putney Dandridge ably support the old master. *** AT INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, this week.the Walker Theatre is playing "Miss Creola 4-11-44" featuring Bill Masten, Sam Davis, Obie Smith, Eddie Williams, Chick McIntosh, Jesse Crier, Noah Thompson and C. C. Parker. * * * GEORGE WILLIAMS and Bessie Brown opened the week last Monday (Jan. 14th), at the Appollo Theatre of Chicago, Illinois. They have a company of twenty-five stars and ten clever chorines. TO RENT Two Rooms, one extra large, in theatrical neighborhood. Ideal for women. All conveniences. Just like home. Call in morning before 12 o'clock. G. B. JONES 3rd Floor West 216 West 138rd Street AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED REVUE HIT! 10th Sensational Month LEW LESLIE'S BLACKBIRDS with ADELAIDE HALL - BILL ROBINSON AIDA WARD --- TIM MOORE WORLD FAMOUS BLACKBIRDS ORCHESTRA and JOHNNY HUDOINS fastest, funniest & most tuneful extravaganza including the song success of the Nation. "I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE" PRICES VES $1.00 M $1.50 MAY 12:00 NO TAZ AT THE PRINCESS Theatre of Chicago; Garland Anderson's spectacular production, "Appearances", featuring Doe Doe Green, is playing to capacity almost at every performance this week. * * * "BLACK BELT" which is to have a Broadway run, is now rehearsing. Ernest Whitman, Edna Barr, Isabel Washington, "Mother" Williams, Billy Andrews, Lew Payton, Nat Cash and possibly Abbie Mitchell are some of the well known theatrical stars who will be featured in the production. * * * THERE IS MAIL in this office for BILL ROBINSON and JOHNNY HUDGINS of the "Black Birds"; MAUUDE RUSSELL, late of "Just A Minute" and FLETCHER HENDERSON, famous director of the "Roseland" orchestra. / * * * MERCEDES GILBERT, dramatist, will present the first of a series of Negro dramatic sketches composed by her over WRNY this coming Saturday night. Miss Gilbert's jubilee singers will also be a feature of the program. They are Robert Killibrew, Elsie Clark-Robinson, Clarence Gibbs and Mrs. Boyer. Essie Love-Queen, dramatist of. Washington, D. C., will aid Miss Gilbert in the rendition of the program. * * * EARL DANCER'S newest venture is named the "Ebony Showboat" featuring Cora Green. Dancer claims that this production will be alone more pretentious lines than his "Africana" and claims that it will be the greatest of all colored musical comedies. He has surrounded Miss Green with an excellent supporting cast, including the inimitable Maude Russell and her ten "Just A Minute" chorines and Izzy Meter's orchestra. * * * THE FORBES RANDOLPH'S Kentucky Jubilee Choir, J. A. Gaines, Robert M. Caver, first tenors; Winton Jones, Augustus Simons, second tenors; William Veasey, Frank Pollit, first bassos, Arthur Payne, Matt Housley, second basses, and L. P. Dyer at the piano, put over a Sunday evening concert at the Republic Theatre on the 13th that was nothing short of sensational. My, My, how they can harmonize! We applauded our hands off and screamed Bravo! and Encore! until we were hoarse. J. Arthur Gaines has the softest, sweetest, most soothing voice, but then, Hinton Jones has the most dramatic, pleading and soul-stirring voice, and Robert Caver the most bell-like, William Veasey, the deepest, and Gus Simons was a riot. Unfortunately, Arthur Payne was suffering from congestion of the throat and could not do his specialty. It was excellent from start to finish and the audience almost refused to go. In the theatre were Hall Johnson and all his singers, Dr. Alain Locke, DeKoven Thompson, Agnes Thorpe, Lucien White, Catherine Johnson, Rosalind Jackson, Carol Boyd. The program included: My Lord, What a Mornin', arranged by Hinton Jones; Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Incidental Solo, Arthur Payne; Wasn't Dat a Wide River, Incidental Solo, R. M. Crawf, Selected, William Veasey; Hold On, Incidental Solo, William Veasey; Daniel, Incidental Solo, R. M. Crawf; Deep River, Arranged by H. T. Burleigh; The Awakening, J. Rosamond Johnson, J. Arthur Gaines; Climbin' Jacob's Ladder; Ole Ark's a Mover', Incidental Solo, Arthur Payne; Crucifixion, Solo Melody, Hinton Jones; Water Boy, Solo Melody, J. Arthur Gaines; Shine On, Incidental Solo, Arthur Payne; Exhortation, Incidental Solo, Gus Simons, (Composed by Will Marion Cook); Who'll Be A Witness for My Lord, Gus Simons; Nobody Knows, Incidental Solos, Hinton Jones, Arthur Payne; It's Me, Oh Lord, Incidental Solo, Gus Simons; Is Massa Goin' To Sell Us Tomorrow? Hinton Jones; Don't Be Weary, Traveller, Incidental Solo, William Veasey; I'm a Rollin'; Goin' Home (Arranged from Largo of "New World", Symphony by Dvorak—Arrangement by William Arms Fisher. 幸幸幸 The Clarence Tisdale Warblers were heard over WNYC Saturday evening at six o'clock. What music! * * * Jennie Haston, charming wife of Augustus Haston, entertained at her home in Camden in honor of the Musical Spinners who opened with tremendous success at the Brighton Hippodrome on New Year's Day. * * * Harry Delmore, concert tenor and well known vocal instructor of Boston, is in the city. While here his headquarters will be at the Mardo Brown Studio. * * * Hugh Borrn invited a few of his musical friends in on Thursday to try out his new Grand Mathushek. There were Carl Diton, Melville Charlton, Vincent de Sola, Caska Bond, Embry Bonner, Teddy Margetson, Robert Douglass and Arthur Carter. ```markdown ``` Edna Morton, well known screen star and beauty culturist, is confined to her bed at home, 122 W. 138th Street, but sends a cheering message to the Tattler Staff and her many friends. 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A resolution then you'll make— Never the smallest sip to take. But resolutions were make to break. Another sip you had to take. 'Tis just the same as it was then It started from a sip again. *** Rudolph Meyers, better known as Rudolph Valentino on the stage, also the Shiek of Buffalo, entertained on last Tuesday at his residence on Meningside Avenue. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wilson of Havana, Cuba, L. Cornell, S. Norwood of Marylanl. C. Cornell, Madam Jay, M. Walker of Brooklyn, A. Clief, R. G. Bartlett of Indiana and R. Brown of Philadelphia Mr. "Valentino" is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hannah. *** The Washington Square boys. of N. Y. U. are trying to get even, it seems, with the Commerce boys, by making time with the girls. In other words "backbiting". Nice job at that. * * * And while on the subject of N. Y. U., it must be said that Thelma Yancey was so excited that she couldn't eat on the day she was "entertained" at lunch by SIX gentlemen. Never no excitement, Thelma. Think of the break you got. Some of us poor girls can't even find ONE gentleman to lunch with. *** Just another Paradise romance gone to the junk pile. What kind of a fellow is he who would break the heart of the charming "Pete" Croon with that old melody on your big horn. "If you can't tell the world she's a good little girl, then don't say anything at all." The consensus of opinion is that friends like "Pete" are hard to find. Base can tell Paradise. * * * It is rumored that Doc Whittaker drank some Laughing Soup or Whoopee Water on New Year's eve that made him drink, and drink and drink—water. Old Eagle Eye admonishes Doc to beware of Edgecombe Avenue Liquids. *** Poor Ellegar! He would be so glad if certain young ladies of Hunter College will have less to say about him. He thanks them. --- Bessie O'Reilly at the Renaissance on Friday night the Ace of Clubs and not the Manicurists, gave their dance. We said that because you held hands all during the dance. That was mixing business with pleasure, Bessie, for that is what you do all day. No need to work over time. ```markdown ``` Ethel Bibbs, you might have stayed long enough to give the gang one dance last Sunday at the Harlem Knights' Matinee. * * A certain little lady answering to the initials B. O. R. was entertaining a dozen gentlemen at the dance. It is lucky that their wives or sweethearts whichever the case may be—were not there, for then the sum would not be 38 and 2. ```markdown ``` ETHELYN SMITH, popular little manicurist, who finished well up in the Tattler's "Queen of the Classic Contest". Ethelyn, an excellent manicurist, takes "her" place among the au faits, following her trade in one of the downtown barber shops. Since Duke Ellington's band is now playing at Club Harlem for the Sunday Matinee, we know that Dorothy Street will hang around the band stand like Grant hung around Richmond. It's the saxophone player, we think. *** Here one Proctor lies back and forth twix New York and the world. Dropped in this week on 2340. Like him H. E. D.? Very nice lad, so I sez. There is a young lady in New York who just thinks R. D. is the last word in masculine appeal. "Mercilessly fascinating and devastatingly aloof." When tired of sailing in the skies, look my way, won't you. Allah be merciful, Allah be praised! * * * Will Brown, of Gulfport and Brown, and Chick Sequiera, owners of the Exclusive Z Club, 107 West 132nd Street, was paid a visit by "Nigger" Nathan Raymond, "Pittsburg" Joe Bernstein and Fred Chess of the Smoky City. What a time everybody had, and there was so much money in circulation. Just ask Mercia Marquies about that $50.00. (Smile) And while speaking of the Exclusive Z Club, this place affords plenty. of amusement—entertainers, the best of fried chicken, and everything to eat that one would desire. In short, by visiting this cozy little place, an evening of genuine pleasure will be had. There is a wonderful home and a very nice mother awaiting to welcome you home, "Bunny". Why don't you go back? Maybe Goldie is lonesome. You have had your fun.—"The Gang." * * * Harry, why not try to be more pleasant for a change? It doesn't cost anything. Remember, old pals are the best pals, after all. Think it over, kid. —"The Gang." * * * Louis Miner is asked to kindly pay a visit to 25 Bradhurst Avenue. Someone is terribly lonesome. Why be so cruel, Louis? * * * Claudie may be the shortest in "The Gang" down on 129th Street, but as he proved, he can out-run the whole bunch. A. ANNA F. KING, another good reason for many a sigh among the male of the species. So, Miss Fairchild has said that De Forest is a quiet, unassuming young chap. Well, she should have seen him on New Year's Eve, out on Seventh Avenue in his new purple lounging robe, helping a friend who doesn't believe in Prohibition, to stand on his feet. * * * La Classique Club is withering. The fair damsels one by one have been hooked on the line of matrimony. Georgiana Sims is the latest victim, for on New Year's eve, she was engaged to Reggie Mason who presented the Georgiana with a gorgeous ring. * * * The Gaucho Social Club has been in a bloom ever since the new year began. The president hasn't been seen very much, but we have been informed that a certain young lady is ill, so that seems to give an account of him. * * * S. Flournoy's weakness is 484 Convent Avenue. * * * P. Howard, C. Johnson and S. Flournoy have been "breakin' 'em down" doing the Lindy Hop up to the Savoy. Mr. G. Lamb was invited by one of the Toujours Gai girls to a party given at the Dark Tower on last Sunday night. "And a good time was had by all", the party ending up at Bamboo Inn. * * * Miss Althea Jackson was a certain somebody's heart's desire at that party. She was the one who did the inviting so it is left to you to guess who this certain somebody is. * * * Sigma Party at the Dark Tower. On a lovely Friday night. Bumpety-bump and Sugar Stomp. W. R. and H. E. D. Who was there? How didlah get there? Dark Tower and not a light. Chop Suoy and Four A. M. Jolly evening that. Pass your hats. Page R. D. J. V. J., C. Norris and all. Bang up. Selah! * * * There is a lad in New York and he is wondrous wise, he attended the Sigma party and he won the highest prize. Page Robert Drain. Congratulations for being elected captain of the team. They just got away with murder. Sigma, Sigma, Bah, Bah, Bah. We're still waiting yet, W. J. L. and F., to hear the announcement. Hurry up and end our suspense. We hear that never no more does he go out. Saving up for yun liddle rainy day. Wise chap, but ain't you missing the gang any? 'Turn him free for a change, W. * * * A Short Story Three girls—one, small, exceedingly pretty but dumb, as the saying goes, a file clerk; another exceedingly old fashioned, wearing glasses, hair drawn too far away from her forehead into a tight knot at the nape of her neck; the other, not such a bad looking girl, not exactly pretty, but too conservative. One would have to look twice to notice that she was not so homely at that. Two men—one of the plugging type—general manager of the advertising agency, the other the bookkeeper, but not such a plugger. Ida was the flapper, Jane was she with the tight knot at the back of her neck; Fern was the other. Jane was the most efficient secretary to be found; Fern was the sedate little information clerk, and as said before, Ida was the ever-gabbling file clerk, who insisted upon continually touching her most beautiful lips with her lip stick and powdering her saucy nose—primping, primping, all the time. Ida had innumerable stories to tell of her conquests among the male of the species. The dances, the dinners, the shows—were her main topics of conversation. Fern could not understand why some girls could be that way—always having engagements and she with never a one. Fern was conservative and her idea o. a happy life would be that a steady, dependable man like Mr. Martin, the manager, would marry her and put her in a little cottage—you know the type, with roses all 'round—where she could cook, clean and mend, and treat him like a baby. But she could never get so much as a peep from Mr. Martin. Fern went home one night, and in a fit of melancholy, wept. Her roommate, Marcia, had never seen Fern in such a state, and upon learning the reason shook Fern's shoulders, propping her up with pillows and administered a lecture to the lovable but loveless one. "The trouble with you, Fern, is that you're too darned behind times! That beautiful hair of yours that should be curling all over your head in a beautiful bob, is pinned up with a million hair pins; your dresses, though lovely, are about six inches too long; your lips, so beautifully shaped, are too pale; your skin, just a trifle too oily—it needs powder, a pretty shade of powder, say, ocre. You need beads, lovely ambre beads which would contrast marvelously with your creamy brownness; you need heels on your shoes, a different type; you need sheer hose on those shapely legs. In short, you need making over, and what it takes to make you over, I have it! The next day a different Fern walked into the office of the Aperson Advertising Agency—a short bob that would not stay uncurled, slightly rouged cheeks with a down of ocre shaded powder, a choker of ambre beads, a golden brown satin dress, closely fitting which brought into play the most alluring curves to be found, snake-skin shoes with tilting high heels, sheer hose that resembled cobwebs, which showed the dimpled knees that had heretofore been hidden by the dresses that were "six inches too long." In short, a "new" Fern. When Ida had stopped long enough from putting her marcel in place to greet Fern, it was in this manner: "May gawd! Lookit Fern! What's it all about? In love and the hozo ordered a change?" Why ya look like an orchid beside the "see" inside. What a frowsy damel Won't she throw a fit when she sees ya, huh!" To which, Fern only smiled, and turned to her desk leaving a trail of the most divine perfume to mark where she had been. I'da spent the rest of the day talking to Mark, the hookkeeper, about the change in Fern. "Hey, Mark," she asked, "what's the devil do ya think has come over Fern? Maybe she's got her hooks out, eh? You know she is almost thirty, and isn't got a regular yet—not even a "once-in-a-while". But Mark said nothing. Mr. Martin noticed the change, too, for when he went into the outer office to ask Fern to look up some copy for him, his words were changed to allence, his mouth gapped. Fern's heart seemed to skip several beats. Maybe Marcia was right. She had missed the attention other girls get because she had been a plain Jane, now Mr. Martin had dared to be non-plussed, something unusual for him. Days went by. Fern continued, with the aid of Marcia, to make over her old clothes into bits of almost nothingness. The little money she had saved from her Twenty-seven a week was spent in part for pretty hosiery, and all the frivolities that go toward making "enchantment". It was hardly a fortnight before Mr. Martin invited Fern to dinner, which she accepted. A show several times and a taxi ride home. All this seemed wonderful to Fern, but why didn't he make love? Mark Diggs, the book-keeper invited her to dances, looked longingly at Fern, but never spoke of love. Mr. Martin was going to Chicago to open another branch of the Agency. Fern was nearly a wreck. She was in love with him. Oh why, why couldn't he see that she loved him! On the afternoon that Mark asked Fern to go to lunch with him, he seemed unduly excited about something. But no one knew it but Mark. During the conversation he very calmly remarked, without taking his eyes from the tea cup he was holding, "I say, Fern, did you see the big stone Jane Powers is wearing?" Fern could hardly get what he had said. Why a ring with a big "stone" meant engagement, but imagine Jane being engaged! Impossible! Why Jane was the plainest thing that she had ever seen! "Yes," continued Mark, "she and old man Martin are going to get hitched and he's taking her to Chicago with him to manage the Agency out there. Say she's the only person for it, and she just his type—you know, plain and dependable." Mark did not miss seeing Fern gu' down a mouthful of scalding tea. But that was the only sign she gave o being disturbed. And Mark reached across the table, taking the hand of the girl opposite him and said, "Gee, Fern, I like you. I more than like you—I love you. Have loved you for a long time, but I dared not tell you for you seemed to be so wrapped up in Martin. But now that he has given me a break and is going to marry Jane, can't you like me just a little? Just think, Martin's leaving me to manage his office and you know that means much more money and you are to be my secretary, even though I do want you to be my wife. With the natural coolness that she could not get away from, Fern took a long, calculating look at Mark, and concluded that after all she had been in love with Mark all the time and not with Mr. Thaddeus Martin. RUMMAGE SALE What Is Better? A CHEAP NEW COAT Or a Genuine, Slightly Used Fur Coat JANUARY CLEARANCE 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. FUR COATS SOCIETY WOMEN Formerly owned many of the wonderful coats. Some of them are hardly worn. Many of the coats are trimmed with mink, squirrel, fox, heaver, skunk, etc. Many Worth to $200 When New Every single, better grade coat on our racks -$40. Included are plain and trimmed models in caracol, raccoon, American broadtail, Jap milk, Persian paw, Persian lamb, muskrat, opossum. AARON'S 851 Sixth Avenue N. W. Corner 60th St. .... Club Scribblings... bo Fel > lt + Rossie B. Trotter and Julia Johnson vere hostesses to the Flower Club of cureka: Temple No, 22 at the Walker | studioy Sunday afternon. The Flower { ‘lub, ‘which was organized four years go, Is composed of 102 members who tave banded together to give flowers md comfort to the sick. The Club neets every Sunday afternoon and is ntertained by two members. Mesdames Trotter and Johnson made ‘ery gracious hostesses and served de- icious chicken salad, waffles, ice cream, nomemade cake, wine and an eggnog that made us glow éven though it was a bitter day. Oh, yes! they also passed cigarettes, but before we could get a second . puff, the president, who ap- proves .of imbibing, but not inhaling, ordered every fag out. But it was a good party for all that and no wonder the Flower Club has a long waiting list. - The officers and members of this club are: Hattie E. Williams, president; Sylvia Hansen, first vice-president; An- na Johnson, second vice-president; Vivian Bowman, financial secretary; Nettie E. Smith, recorder; Ray Wil- liams, sergeant - at - arms; Ellen Jones, chairman, Flower Committee; Trustees: Ethel Walton, Etta Branch, Mamie Barbour; Honorary Members: | Laura E. Williams, P. F. D. R.; Anne |B. Clark, G. Org.; Marie Gross. - : The ‘invited guests tor iast Sunday included Georgé Harris of the New York News, Geraldyn Dismond vf the Inter-State Tattler, Julia Simond, Clara Kirby, Ella Moore, Jenny Harvey. : * * * ; There are indications aplenty that the Harlem Revels Solidarity Demon- itration Dance on January 22nd at Re- -aissance Casino, is going to be one of ite biggest, merriest affairs ever staged ty; Harlem. Under the joint auspices of che Negro Champion and the American gesro Labor Congress, these two or- -gnizations are sparing neither pains yor money to produce one of the most olorful affairs ever pulled off in this community. A glance at the concert program ar- ranged for the evening will convince the most blase and sophisticated New Yorker that here is indeed an unusual treat, both for the lovers of music and of the dance, Heading a brilliant array of stars is the Hall Johnson's Negro Choir, under the exclusive direction of Mr. William Gassner. Famous for its perfect rendition of Negro spirituals, the Hall Johnson's Choir is a rare treat to the initiated. In addition there will be such other leaders in their line as Miss Doris Rheubottom, beloved song bird of the Alhambra; Miss Elizabeth Welsh, one of the most popular mem- bers of the cast of “Blackbirds”: and the tango term of Paul and Thelma Meeres, of Connie's Inn Revue. The concert is patently of high qual- ity, Of the same high quality will be he dance music. The weirdest kind of jazz that jazz-supreme Harlem can fur- Ush will be dispensed by the popular Vernon Andrades’ Renaissance Orches- ‘ra, Need more be said? A significant feature of the affair wil ow: its interracial character. Workers of 11) races will be on hand to enjoy them- lves and show their solidarity with he Amercian Negro Labor Congress ‘nd the Negro Champion and the Ne- sro workers in general. A statement »y the Committee of Arrangements de- lares: ‘ Many celebrities of all races will be m hand and not a singel snob of any “ace, White workers who are Intelligent | WED, - "BY SPECIAL REQUEST: 4 | Evening Monster Show and Dance | GIVEN RY | GRACE GILES’ piris’ | Ry: ances Pe OF JANUARY eseastirs Fee TREAT Htads lel NR nt Re mM BRO charp i lblone peaelos Hes ea q Giday, January 18, 1939 =. Ss oo and class-consclous enough to realiz the common interests’ of “labor hav« been invited and will be welcomed These will come to dance and frater. nize without reservations basd on cap. italist prejudices and false notions o! racial differences. Edtiors, poets, art: ists, labor leaders, all will be there including the staffs of local Negr« papers, the staffs of the Daily Worker New Masses, etc. Many out of towr people will also be on hand judging from the sale of tickets in Washingtor and Philadelphia. Tickets are on sale at the Negr¢ Champion, 169 West 183rd Street, phon Harlem 5643; New Masses, 39 Unior Square; the Workers Book Shop, 2( Union Square; Tattler, 2396 Seventl Avenue. Boxes may still be obtained a the Champion’s office where preference will be given to organizations wishing to turn out with their banners and slo- “gans. s * * The La Soviete Sociale Club of Ches: ter, Pa., met at the home of William Grasty, President, 1718 West 10t! Street. Those present were Mabel Wil. son, Catheriné Brown. Dorothy Hall Vice-President, Cora Berry, Treasurer Viola Fontaine, Financial Secretary Emily Graham, Recording Secretary. * * * ‘he Women's Auxiliary to the Citi. gzen's Christmas Cheer Committee, Dr Charles Butler, chairman, are arrang: ing a tea to be held at the Dark Towe! on January 27th in honor of Mesdame: Daisy S. Reed, Gertrude Martin and Bessye J. Bearden. Three medals wil be awarded for social service. The musical program will be under the di. revtion of Caska Bonds. Tea, cakes and dbonbons are to be served. The hos: tesses for the forth-coming affair arc to be Mesdames Sidat-Singh, Oma Price, Charles Butler, James P. Gran- ady, Marshall Ross and Geraldyn Dis. mond, Mrs, James S. Watson is Chair. man of the Women’s Auxiliary. * * + AN the college folk—past, present and future—are making the Inter-Collegiate Club their rendezvous on the first and tuird Sundays of each month. Next Sunday, Mr. Botts and his group of Economics enthusiasts will present 4 program at the Urban League—4 P. M * * * The first meeting of the New Year of that most popular group of charming co-eds known as “Iota Tan”, was held at the home of the president, Sadella Ten Eyck. After the regular business had been disposed of, the guests were served a delicious buffet supper. Danc- Ing was next in order. The members of this Club are Elsic Hunter, Alvista. Patton, Marguerite Abrams, Hermine Brown, Helen Imrie, Ethel Harris and Beatrice Roberts. The guests were Messrs. Alston MsNichols, Barrett Johnson, Dr. George Grisholm, Counsellor Lamar Perkins, Messrs. Lane Baber, James Abrams, Richard Williams and Bert Bland . * * - Pling are being made for the card party and dance to be given by the Hoard of Managers of Wope Day Nurs- ery at St. Luke's Hall, 127 West 130th Street, on Friday evening, Feb. 1. * * & . The Globe Social Club have an- nounced their First Anniversary Dance for Saturday evening, January 26th at the Elk’s Auditorium, A word about the “Globe”, This club was organized originally under the name of the Stella Socja} Club, bur after re-organising, the name wa! changed to the present—The Globe So: clal-Club. * eh, :The officers. and members of thit club are. Clairmont C. Knight, presi. dent; Milton “A. Paige, vice-president; Wilbert C. Epps, secretary; Emmanuel) Garret, recording secretary; George Singleton, treasurer; Ermest King, chaplain; Samuel Burke, Walter Single- ton, Urban Wyatt, Theodore Norrris, Hugh Wilson, and Willlam Wright. * * & The last meeting of the members of the Colonial Co-ed Club was held at the home of Carmen Vicus where plans were made for their first dance to be given during April. ‘he officers and members present were Freddie Gibson, vice-president, Mae Bright, corres- ponding secretary; Carmen Vicus, fi- nancial secretary; Carl Gunn, treas- urer; Livingston Holder, sgt. at arms; Ethel Ford, chaplain; Lois Bright, Ed- vina Green, Edlena Walker, Edith Jones, Erie Clark, John P. Hiill, Wal- ter Cherry, Albert Winficld and James Clendennin. * 2 * .Jota Theta Gamma held their meet- ing last Sunday afternoon at the home of Violet Henderson, 403 Edgecombe Avenue. _ * * The E Jluribus Unum Whist Club met at the home of its president, James ThompkKins on last Wednesday evening, spending a delightful time in card playing and partaking of the delightful refreshments served. Mrs. Meade, the life of the party, assisted the president in the role of hostess. “_* * Members of the Elite Social Club of Englewood, N. J., spent a most enjoy- able evening at the residence of Mr. and Mars. Samuel Henry, 227 West 14lst Street, on Friday evening of last week. This marked the first anniver- sary reception of the Club. The hos- tesses were Miss Viola Johnson and Mrs. Lillian Leader. Among the guests were Mary Stewart, Ruth Ripley of Cambridge, Mass., Dorothy Washington of Englewood, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Henry, Ruby Margretson - Tribon, pressident of the Birds Eye Socical Club of New York City, Lenwood Harris, president of the Star Social Club of Hackensack, N. J., Joseph Pope, Earl Smith, Thornton Lacey, Al- fred Henry, Basil Nichols, N. Cohen, and Egbert Wadded. * * * Mrs. Edith Milburn, 307 West 136th Street, was hostess to two of her bridge clubs and some specially invited guests on Friday evening. Those present were Mesdames Mattie Bowe, Maude Fergu- son, Edna Davis, Adelaide Leonard, Cassandra Jackson, Christine Ander- son, Essie Donowa, Juanita McKnight, Anna Brown, Helen Young, Gretchen Thornton, Evelyn Moore, Mabel Walker, P. O. Paris, S. H. Thompkis, Louise Brown of Elizabeth, N. J.; Laura Gibbs Ingram, Lucinda Smith, Anna Jones Robinson, Julia M. Fitzgerald, Stella Johnstone, Roberta Crumpler, Oma Price, Osste Gardeen, Ruth Handy, Odessa Donnelly, Misses Susie Pierce, Ruth Hodges, Gladys Pierce and Thel- ma_ Berlack, “* © The elegant Hyacinths whose parties are noted for their swankness and de- Nghtfulness, have sent out Invitations for their annual reception which will be held Wednesday, the 23rd, at the Renaissance Ballroom, Meet the Hyachinths. M. R. Finger, president; Mrs. Edward FE, Best, viee- president; Edward J, Willis, recording secretary; Allan C, Stoute, correspond- Ing secretary; James Wi. Wogans, treas- urer; Mrs, Thomas Rutledge, chairman, Re Foriem Th g j ennett's lias Bupply to Lege vue yee ae Thomas Rutledge, Miss Bertha Sawyer, John E. Robinson, Allan C.. Stoute, Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Savory, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Roy Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph BR. ‘Sweeney, Mrs. Mabel L. Whiteman, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Winslow and Mr. J. H. Wrenn. a 6 * The Flushing Club, most exclusive of Long Island organizations, have in- vited* guests to attend its Mid-Winter Dance at the League Building in Flush- ing on Friday, January 18th. The Flushing Tennis: Club is composed of Eugene Kinckle Jones, president; Lu- eretia T. Smith, vice-president; William S. McKinney, Jr., secretary; Alice H. Lloyd, treasurer; Gerald F. Norman, chairman, Executive Committee; Clin- ton S. Harris, Alice Hayes, Ardenia A. Hayes, Forrest Hayes, Jr. and Sr., Aline H. Rudnell, Blanche R. Jones, Louise R. Latimer, J. Edward Lowry, Ethel. S. Lowry, Blanche McKinney, Jeannette L. Norman, Charles H. Pinck- ney, Charles T. Smith and Augusta A. Wells. * *- * One of the most enjoyable gatherings of the New Year was the party given by the D. ¥. W. ¥. K. Club in honor of Mrs. Hattie Robinson, who departs for an extended visit to her former home, Los Angeles, California. The members are Mrs. A. Richardson, Mrs. Lillian Wright, Mrs. Evelyn Trice, Mrs. Bessie Charleston, Mrs. Gerta Lamb, Miss Billie Mills, Miss Thelme Maxie, Miss Thelma McQueen, Mrs. Addie Floyd, Miss Madeline Berry, Mrs. Hazel. Curr, Mrs. Mattie Trice, Mrs. Hattie Robinson, Mrs. Lillian Farring- ton. * * * Ferdinand F. Cruise, one of the char- ter members of the Henry Lincoln Johnson Lodge of Elks of the Bronx, has been elected Exalted Ruler, suc- ceed A. B. Crichlow. Cruise has held various offices in the lodge since its inception and his election to lead the lodge is indicavtive of the esteem in which he is -held. - = * At a meeting of the Surinam Peo- ple’s League, Inc., held at Lafayette Hall Sunday afternoon, January 6, the following officers were installed by W. J. Weigle, master of ceremonies: Joseph A. Monk, president; George Leuden, vice-president ; Edward Greaves, treasurer; Elsiver Peneaux, financial secretary ; Chas. Bruinings, correspond- Ing and recording secretary; J. Was- sink, R. Monk and E. Blijheid, trustees; and A. Boutelle, sergeant-at-arms. The Surinam People’s League, Inc., is a federation o flocal societies of the Sons and Daughters of Surinam, Dutch Guiana. In addition to the installation, there were remarks by Alderman Fred R. Moore; the Surinam anthem and other selections by the League's band. and the following other musical selections: Violin solo, Willie Loaman; piano solo, Elman Lee; vocal solo, A. Alkon; saxo- phone solo, E. Peneaux; guitar duet, C. Ezechels and M. Brandon; and violin solo, Mr. Bishop. At conclusion of the program refresh- ments were served. * * * Mrs. Mamie Fyress, president of the Perennial Bridge Club, gave a party for the members iast Wednesday eve- ning. Those present were: Edward Matthews, Edward Johnson, T. 4H. Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith, Mrs. Elam, Jennie Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Ada Payne, who won the guest prize, Dr. Ardelle Dabney, first club prize; Sue Guthrie, second; Bessie Knapp, consolation. se @ Pa You 9 Need A f Then BED me. FULT DRERB or TUKEDO BUITR for all occanjous. FOR BALB or RENT M. 8, KETNEY 266 LBNOR SVB. Cothedre) 1000 H. P: Jiggerts as delegates. Masy- im- portant points were brought. ferwan@ and acomplished. The one of greater valne was the assurance of: the Con- lave of 1929 being’ held ‘in: New: You City. Dr. E. Palmer- Banks of, New York City succeeded Dr, L. L. s&ruggs of Buffalo as Editor of the Crescent. * 2 ae oa HE Epsilon Sigma Chapter. of Phi Beta Fraternity celebrated the installation of its new officers with an informal get-to- gether at the Walker Studio Friday. Sandwiches, punch and cakes were served throughout the. evening, and dancing was the predominant form of amusement. Of course the new officers. —cC. D. King, President; EB. Piando, Secretary; A. Norton, Financial Secre- tary; John Doles, Parliamentarian; J. Gordon, Chapter Editor, L. Wilson, Ser- Seant-at-Arms; F. Jordan, Chaplain ;- R. Drain, Captain, were presented. to the guests and made their bows and short speches. Among the guests were Professor J. Lewis, Howard University ; Dr. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jiggetts, Dr. Scott, Dr. and Mrs. Brooks, Dr. Bonner, Counselor and Mrs. Williams, Counselor Jackson, Misses Naomi Cooper, Rosey Swain, Blanche Lee, Doll Seott, J. Scott, A. Fisher, Gladys Arm- strong, D, Gilliat, Helen Doyglass, Julia Johnson, Webb Richardson, F- Whittaker, Joe Crooms, Leon Johnosn, R. Drain, Baldwin Norris, Al Foster, C. Gordon'and A. Frazell, Mr. and Mrs. H. Eustace Williams. os # The Hope Day Nursery is planning a surprise for its annual May entertain- ment. Maybelle McAdoo, president of the organization, is full of brght ideas and a gala night is being prepared for Hope Day fans. ~ s sz @¢ The girls of the Junior Social Club Were hostesses at a party for thirty- five children given by the New York Urban ‘League last Thursday. Mae Etta Hubert is president of the club; Dorothy Pierson, corresponding secretary; Sinah Kelley, treasurer; Adelaide DeFrantz, chairman of the entertainment committee. = * * The A-1-21 Social Club was enter- tained at the residence-of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Smith, 133 West 132d Street, last week. The members present were: Mr. and Mrs. Summer Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Daily J. Cockrum, Mrs. Lillian V.’ Robinson, Mrs. Alice Davis, Mrs. Etta Hooks, Miss Leonora Johnson, Miss Sarah Randolph, W. D. Williams, Ver- non Willis and D. G. Pender. The new members admitted to the club included Miss Marie L. Howard and Jay Williams. Visitors were Vivian Ellis and Miss Anne Ttate. HIGH HARLEM'S CLASSIC. NIGHTS! Harlem Revels SOLIDARITY DEMONSTRATION Under the Auspices of the Negro Champion and the Am. Negro Labor Congress TACK ETS $1.00 | NEGRO CHAMPION OFFICE, 160 W. 133rd St. Tel. Harlem 5643 TATTLER OFFICE, 2396 ith Ave. GALA CONCERT PROGRAM: HALL JOHNBSON'S ” ‘ Negro Choir Exclusive Management of Mr. William Gassner Paul and Thelma Meeres | Tango Dancers of Connie's : Inn Revue Doris Rheubottom Song Bird of the Alhambra Elizabeth Welsh of the cant of “Bipekhirie’” January 22, 1929 Tuesday wight Jesth HTRERT ond Je 4VRVER BP BR? Horemans Plays at Hutchinson's Friday BLAZING THE TRAIL Alvin J. Moses 'Snow' Wright, the Frisco blizzard, reminded ring lovers of Rufe Turner. Curtis Bristow Discusses Fighters DEAR FRIEND AL,— "Your recent article in the Inter-State Tattler on Al Brown, one of the best little men of this day, brought back memories of other great little men of another generation whom I'm sure you will agree with me, would have annihilated Brown the best day he ever saw, viz.:- Young Pluto, 'Mississippi', and Muldoon's Pickaniny. The abovenamed trio were great fighting men in a day known as the "Golden Age" of fistiana, Muldoon's "Pick" tipping the scales at but 105 pounds was well nigh invincible,—few present day fans realizing that he fought oJe Gans six hectic rounds in the semi-windup to the Jimmy Barry-Caspar Leon match (private) at Ruppert's Club, 66th street between 5th and Madison avenues, back in the early 90's. Gans was a featherweight in those days, soon after drifting into the division that gained for him undying fame. to the Jimmy Barry-Caspar Leon 66th street between 5th and Madis Gans was a featherweight in those division that gained for him undying y Barry-Caspar Leon match (private) at R between 5th and Madison avenues, back in the featherweight in those days, soon after drigained for him undying fame. Muldoon Toured America WILLIAM MULDOON, former w orber of the present State boxing his immortal trio—'Pick' Hill, C. C. bolt", and Fred Morris. How many recall,—their slogan was, "All Co Can you picture Al Brown attempt gardless of weight and inches? "Pick" eventually went abroad hoo and lack of press agents, his tr accepted present day manner. In John Bull's tight little isle, tinction and honor and proved a re Reurning to the States after o heavier, he clashed with that boxin Bobby Dobbs and earned a draw a rounds imaginable—Al Brown woul four rounds against Muldoon's Pick named " Mississippi",—I'm laughing the chances of Brown or any other the opposite corner. Probably the s heat—so fast was "Sippi" accustome good little men of that era, Mississ from 105-112 then was the bantam Later Tom O'Rourke insisted on 122 hoping to get a shade for George I battler when he climbed in to do Govern. "Sippi", a product of the MULDOON, former world's wrestling champion, the present State boxing commission, toured in Patrio—'Pick' Hill, C. C. Smith, the dreaded "Bred Morris. How many men this trio stopped, slogan was, "All Comers entertained—not sure Al Brown attempting such a program—a weight and inches? Eventually went abroad but due to the lack of press agents, his triumphs were not broadened day manner. Bull's tight little isle, "Pick" acquitted him honor and proved a revelation to the stolidly to the States after cleaning up in England flashed with that boxing wizard of Memphis, and earned a draw after six of the fastest. Unable—Al Brown would have traveled far back against Muldoon's Pickaniny. As for a later Mississippi",—I'm laughing up my sleeve when of Brown or any other present day bantam w corner. Probably the shindy would have been was "Sippi" accustomed to go into action. Like men of that era, Mississippi hit the beam at 11 then was the bantamweight class and 118. Rourke insisted on 122 pounds for the feather at a shade for George Dixon who was past the climbed in to do battle against Terribelli", a product of the western race tracks, WILLIAM MULDOON, former world's wrestling champion and a member of the present State boxing commission, toured America with his immortal trio—'Pick' Hill, C. C. Smith, the dreaded "Black Thunderbolt", and Fred Morris. How many men this trio stopped none can recall,—their slogan was, "All Comers entertained—nobody barred". Can you picture Al Brown attempting such a program—all comers regardless of weight and inches? "Pick" eventually went abroad but due to the lack of the old ballyhoo and lack of press agents, his triumphs were not broadcasted in the accepted present day manner. In John Bull's tight little isle, "Pick" acquitted himself with distinction and honor and proved a revelation to the stolid Englishmen. Reurning to the States after cleaning up in England, bigger and heavier, he clashed with that boxing wizard of Memphis, Tennessee—Bobby Dobbs and earned a draw after six of the fastest and toughest rounds imaginable—Al Brown would have traveled far had he lasted four rounds against Muldoon's Pickaniny. As for a later day bantam named "Mississippi", I'm laughing up my sleeve when folks discuss the chances of Brown or any other present day bantam with "Sipp" in the opposite corner. Probably the shindy would have been over in one heat—so fast was "Sippi" accustomed to go into action. Like most of the good little men of that era, Mississippi hit the beam at 105 pounds as from 105-112 then was the bantamweight class and 118 for feathers. Later Tom O'Rourke insisted on 122 pounds for the featherweight scale hoping to get a shade for George Dixon who was past the peak as a battler when he climbed in to do battle against Terrible Terry McGovern. "Sippi", a product of the western race tracks, drifted east Young Pluto Sensational Australian AS you know, "Alvin", this Young land from 'Down Under' and was Dixon. He was that good, nobody la Tom O'Rourke himself told me veritable 'Wil o' the Wisp' and pro hundreds of others, he met his water by a recitation of some of his ring "Old Master", at Coney Island also ow, "Alvin", this Young Pluto came from Ain 'Down Under' and was heralded as the mas mas that good, nobody laid better than 9-5 again rourke himself told me that at 116 pounds, o' the Wisp' and practically unbeatable. I others, he met his waterloo. One may best jud n of some of his ring encounters. He boxed at Coney Island also Young Griffo, a fello As you know, "Alvin", this Young Pluto came from Australia,—the land from 'Down Under' and was heralded as the master of George Dixon. He was that good, nobody laid better than 9-5 against him. Tom O'Rourke himself told me that at 116 pounds, Pluto was a veritable 'Wil o' the Wisp' and practically unbeatable. In Dixon like hundreds of others, he met his waterloo. One may best judge his ability by a recitation of some of his ring encounters. He boxed Joe Gans, the "Old Master", at Coney Island also Young Griffo, a fellow Australian. In the former bout Pluto suffered a knockout, but gained a draw against the wonderfully clever Griffo. Griffo in his memoirs states that Young Pluto gave him the toughest fights of his highly colorful career—which ought to settle the issue rather easily from our point of view. The incomparable George Dixon. Say "Al", I would have given much could you have seen him in action, for with what you know about him from inexhaustive study, you would better appreciate how far from the mark are present day (112-126) pounds. He's have taken every mother's son of 'em, and that goes double now that I've spilled it. This baby came in the game weighing 98 pounds—just a mere slip of a lad like that good Britisher, Jimmy Wilde, of a few years back. They fed him tough Cal McCarthy, who hit 115 pounds (George was only 16 then), and they went 78 rounds to a draw. What glorious fighting men in those days! A year later, Dixon was to stop this McCarthy person in 22 rounds for the title, holding it against the world for 11 years—losing to Terry who was a "Terror" at 118 pounds. Previous to defeating Dixon, McCarthy had won 56 out of 59 houts. Most all of the Negro battlers of the era were human engines of destruction—Al Brown's height and reach did prove to be helping to present day ringmen of his weight, would have been in poor stead against the men I've mentioned and you have been from time to time. You had to hit those birds and quickly, as gone through for the night anyhow. Taking all present knowledge of play—Jack McVey has the best idea of what it is and I can't my this "Al" because I was instrumental in making him be used on a number, fairly good on a joint, and had not enough of it; unless PETER H. CURTIS BRISTOW match (private) at Ruppert's Club on avenues, back in the early 90's days, soon after drifting into the fame. Old's wrestling champion and a mem- ing commission, toured America with Smith, the dreaded "Black Thunder- ry men this trio stopped none can- mers entertained—nobody barred"- ing such a program—all comers re- but due to the lack of the old bally- bumphs were not broadcasted in the "Pick" acquitted himself with dis- velation to the stolid Englishmen, cleaning up in England, bigger and wizard of Memphis, Tennessee— later six of the fastest and toughest d have traveled far had he lasted taniny. As for a later day bantam up my sleeve when folks discuss present day bantam with "Sipp" in windy would have been over in one d to go into action. Like most of the ippi hit the beam at 105 pounds as weight class and 118 for feathers, pounds for the featherweight scale Dixon who was past the peak as a battle against Terrible Terry Mc- western race tracks, drifted east Pluto came from Australia,—the is heralded as the master of George and better than 9-5 against him. that at 116 pounds, Pluto was a actually unbeatable. In Dixon like loo. One may best judge his ability encounters. He boxed Joe Gans, the Young Griffo, a fellow Australian. nockout but gained a draw against "Drifting Lee" to Anchor "I'm just a stevedore, upon that Swanee Shore"—runs the line of a popular song hit. But according to the testimony of one "Drifting Lee",—crack middleweight boxer who craves action plus, his roaming days are over and from now on his aim will be to "Drift" into the sacred portals of the middleweight kingdom now ruled over by his nibbs—Mickey Walker. Lee is a sharp straight hitter, who is fast learning how to shorten his blows, he is also under the watchful eye of your correspondent, and paste this in your bonnet—When Lee starts "Drifting" among the paid performers, in his trail will be plenty of bruised chins, darkened eyes and the other souvenirs that go with that industry of cauliflowered ears. He is but 21 years old and hails from Baltimore, the city that produced the immortal Gans, who has served as the inspiration to a career within the hemp ropes for Lee. Wright on Olympia Card "Snowflakes" Wright, one of the most colorful scarppers the east has seen in quite some years, fights Jackie Block of the east side Saturday night at the Olympia A. C. Wright, endeared himself to local fans as few fighters have, when he knocked out Silvano before the crowd could get properly seated a fortnight ago. The ladies are simply wild about that cute bow "Snow" makes before he starts shelling those rock-encased fists of his in the general direction of an opponent's chin,—and when we discuss hitting, "Flakes" is a soru of cross between the rear end of an Alabama mule, and the farthest end of the walking beam of a ship. When he hits a fellow on the button, the lights go out,—and stay extinguished. Watch him Saturday on Gus Amo's super card of tens this Saturday evening. Jerry Stephens in Debut The classiest little fighting machine the amateur ranks have produced in many years, turns professional the first week of March. Jerry Stephens, 112 pound 'Hitting Fool' and a boxer par excellence, will desert the ranks of the simon pures for the company of the lads who roll around in expensive cars. Jerry is the apple of Al Moses's eye. and the finest boxing prospect this well known teacher and conditioner has developed in more than five years work among amateur and professional talent. Wright's K. O. Record Snowflakes Wright, who just now is the talk of the boxing world, has a budding K. O. record since appearing here in the east. In rapid succession he has stopped Joe Salina, Frank Morris, and Kris Krihorean in one round each. Makel Sounds Warning Willy Ad Makel, stout hearted pride of Washington, D. C., is now a fighting as a full fledged lightweight. Makel was always one of the best club fighters and crowd pleasers in town while a featherweight, and ought to go good among the lads in the division a step higher. One redeeming feature about Mabel's fighting is his flaming courage. They can't come too large for Willy, and his arms never cause flailing until the hell rings ending the round. Like Shuffles Callaghan of Chicago, who was accustomed to get off his truck and enter the ring at a moment's notice, Mabel works hard every day of his life, and accounts his present great condition to his work on a truck. He has the wishes of the staff for success in his venture among the 185 pound- Renaissance Big Five Fina Palace Diamond Easy Renaissance Big Five Fina Palace Diamond Easy Fans and Players Worried Alike Over Illness of Bob Douglas Edgar Mercer Keeps Things Moving M. E. H. WILLY AD MAKEL, who threatens to prove troublesome to lightweight contenders. Still playing unbeatable ball, the "Rens", World's Colored Basketball Champions, turned back the Palace Diamond Five of Jersey City last Sunday night—39-26. A fairly good house sat in on the fast preliminary and main attraction, despite a drop in the weather of more than 30 degrees. In between halves the chief topic of discussion was the illness of Bob Douglas,—the man who is responsible for the high position the Renaissance Five hold in the basketball firmament. He successfully passed the nine-day crisis last week, but was still too weak to WILLY AD MAKEL, troublesome to lightweight interview the army of friends and admirers who have never ceased calling at his home since he first took to bed. Fred Townsand, Physical Director of the Y. M. C. A. has been taking a special broth made out of freshly caught clams to Bobble, and he reports that Dr. Fitz Nearon hopes to pull the wizard of pro basketball through safely-pneumonia is one tough hombre to meet of dark evenings. We tackled him once for a solid year--remember fans? Edgar Mercer most, efficient assistant of Mr. Douglas, is pinch hitting at Renaissance Casino in big league style. Name brand of attractions which consists of the best that can be secured, money being no object when it comes to pleasing the cash customers. flumen start at 8:30, feature goes on around 9:15. Vernon Andrades and his incomparable synopsists are a part of the added attractions of all Resilience Games on the THE INTER-STATE TATTLER s Friday g Five lace Diamond Easy like Over Illness of Bob Doug- Keeps Things Moving home court. Next Sunday one of the fastest quintets in the country will try to beat the locals on their home court—come out early if you want a good seat. Brandt Handling Makel Frank Brandt, who steered the fistic destinies of Lew Hurley, Johnny Filluci, and Tony Vaccarelli, has Willie Makel in tow. Brandt, avows that Makel will prove troublesome to the leading lightweights, and hopes to lead him to the top of the ladder—here's hoping Frank. who threatens to prove at contenders. Belgian Champ at Hutchinson's Edouard Horemans, one of the world's masters at the intricate game of 18.2 balkline and a former champion of the world, will appear at Ernest Hutchinson's beautiful Academy on 144th Street--685 Lexox Avenue, Friday evening at eight o'clock. His opponent simply known at this writing as the masked marvel, will be one capable of pushing this masse expert to the limit in a short game of 125 points. Either one are likely to accomplish such a feat in the first inning, for the European masse expert has made several runs of over 700 in a single inning. Without fear of contradiction, Horemans is the greatest living draw and masse expert in the world, and his appearance in slam will prove a revolution to fans who have never seen him in action. Admission is free and ladies are placed in a reserved section. --- PHILADELPHIA Mr. Bee of Philadelphia From Station Buzz along the lines of art and entertain EL Sonoria Art Club gave a delightful party for their husbands and sweathearts at the Roadside Hotel, Friday, December 28th. The Club is composed of twelve girls. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Curd, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews, Miss Frieda Rainford, Mr. Edward Maloney, Miss Myrtle Bridell, Mr. Dubois Lisby, Miss Orine Miller, Mr. Cecil Brassers, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Addison, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Smith, Miss Edna Gross, and Mr. Louis Lytle. Dancing was enjoyed until the wee hours, and everyboy had a whoopee time. Serena Walker, charming little cloak room attendant at the Roadside, has demonstrated that she is eligible to join the ranks of professional entertainers. She showed up wonderfully well last week in her three nights' workout. Her personality, charm; and good voice were a decided hit with the hundreds of Roadside patrons. She looks like another Charlie Johnson find. * * * C. T. Collins, after finding the going pretty tough here in Philly, has made peace with "Dad" Collins and returned to the good family dining table in Pittsburgh. Henry Brogden has a new one. He fights, but uses a proxy. He incensed Ponnie (Poindexter) to whip the poor little Lawnside Sheik in Henry's behalf about speaking to the sweet Miss Thelma Jenkins. Henry you're not a wop so why believe in "Gang War"? And, by the way, that Lawnside representation at the Roadside last Saturday night was good to look at. The Cream of this little township was really out. Charlie Johnson wants them to come again. --- George Herbert, although just joining the Whitman Sisters Company, seems to be trying to get into the family for keeps. We see everything Bert. Oh you playful little Devils! Poor Toney! Watch out "Tusk Hawks" we have our eyes on your joint on Christain Street. We know it must be like Heaven on the inside with all those angels we spot going in. Charlie Briggs, of the Pullman Sexette playing with Lady Fingers Co., what became of the honest to goodness madam? Oh! Oh! Ola! Mary and Frankie, you don't have to go to the third floor over Levi's Rotissiere to get your "eats". Then too, you can't get "eats" by going there at 3 a. m. Oh! That Packard Roadster. Ethel Frye of the Whitman Sisters Company looks lonesome since her "pal" Jackie left Marshall and Carey's Company, and returned to New York. 'Tisn't far Ethel, only ninety miles, so why worry? * * * The Capitol Club of Asbury Park after their basketball game last Thursday night were chaperoned to the Roadside Grill by Misses Clarke and Jones, and Messrs. Smith and Bailey where the whole gang had a leaping time. Bob Hill, R. Brown, Bro. Timpson, Gomez Harris, R. Williams, Goose Thompson, "Bum" Green, and Roy Jones of the Park were among the some thirty odd present. He feels better now that he knows that Evelyn isn't a member of "Pay Day" Company. W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 018-16-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Fay Cassell is in town for a few days full of her old time pep, speed and vivaciousness. This little Miss is a true Speed Marvel. Bernice Ellis, are your daily telegrams from Boston, Newark, or right in Philly? Philadelphia Theatrically After three successful weeks at the Gibson Theatre those stage sweethearts, The Whitman Sisters, moved their company for the present week to the Standard, making room for the "Pay Day" Company headed by Ida Anderson at the former house. Details of this Broadway prospect will be given in this column next week. Sandy Burns and Bilo have moved into the Lafayette, New York, from The Pearl, making room for the incomparable Butterbeans and Susie Company. It's a safe prediction that this company will really clean up at the popular uptown playhouse. The Bijou with Eddie Lemons and Olive Lopez are still doing a bang up business. Jimmie Cherry has been replaced as manager, but "Fats" O'Kelly, stage manager, is still the "Big Cheese" around the house. The Roadside Grill is adopting a new system of entertainment. Through the Mabel Laws Horsey booking exchange of New York City, Owner George Robinson, and Manager Charles Johnson will present new weekly attractions. The present week finds Adelle Hargraves Elvira Johnson, Gladys Ferguson, and Chris Smith's incomparable Trio, including besides Chris, Walter Thomas and Ted Bowman, which is filling big time theatrical dates in and around Philly, as the stellar attractions, together with Mable Granger, a home town favorite, and Strattons Superb Dance Orchestra. Pretty Lucia Moses has been engaged by the Colored Players Film Corporation to star in their new Screen production which they are now shooting at their reconstructed studios, 58th and Woodland Avenue. This Company has gone down in history as being the first to produce film attractions of merit with all race actors. "A Prince of His Race." "Ten Nights in a Barroom", and "Children of Fate" were the last word in Negro screen productions. It is gratifying to know that this company has decided to feature Lucia as she is a Philly product. "What," I asked Miss Mabel Whitman, "is the matter with the show business?" Did I touch a bomb under this dynamic woman producer and pioneer of the stage game? Emphatically, Yes! Sister Mac is in her seventh week of the current season at John T. Gibson's playhouses in the Quaker City. Now, seven weeks for a big company uptown is a unique thing and when a colored show can still draw after that elapsed period, it is almost a miracle. It proves that the theatre owner has vision and the troupe has class and crowd appeal. "What is wrong with the show business?" she checked back at me. "You have come to the right person. I know the answer. 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For, as the Governor said, "It's a long time between drinks." *** So our little Main-Street town went into a state of hibernation, or, at least it "settled itself for a long winter's nap" to dreamily nurse over its many ains of omission and few of commission. ** Vermelle and Vallerie Vurner were brave enough to receive, dance and eat the old year almost to its exit. Those who were fortunate enough to be invited to the elegant home of "The Turner Twins" were received from 7 to 9; allowed to dance from 9:30 to 12:30 and served with delectables from 12:30 to 4. Vallerie in flame colored velvet. Vernelle in gold sequins! My eye! And a liveried doorman—and a curtained gangway—and a carpeted street—and twelve serving maids—and a glittering scheme of rose and green—where do we go from here? * * * Florence Snowden and Agnes Williams enlivened a dormant season by beautiful Bridge Seances, at which all things were appointed with meticulous elegance. ★★ Ethel Rattley entertained the Pollyannas' at Annozean's new Supper Club, where one may come in and dine and dance—and incidentally engage the place for his next Shin-dig. Every one was glad to see Mayme Lewis out, after her recent illness and regretted the absence, for the same cause of Daisy Glenn. (Daisy insists to me that she was chistened "Laura", but evidently no one has heard the name since that day. * * * Bobbie and Jimmie Scott did honors for Club Finesse last Friday and Bobbie's individuality was shown in the service. Which reminds me that all the Scott talent is not confined to B. and J. Young Miss Barbara. aged quarter to four, came over with Mother and Dad to have supper with the Boy Friend and me last Sunday evening. Barbara put us all to shame by her rendition of some Break-Down Hvmns that she had picked up from the Lord-Knows-Where. That child's a genius. * * * Speaking of suppers, reminds me to say that Helen Curtis did a "Maggie" and caused Arthur to dress all up in his banquet togs and hie forth to a sumptuous feed at Marie Lyons', in Baltimore. ```markdown ``` We beg the world not to form its opinion of us from Allison Davis' article in Plain Talk for January. Not that we deny all that Allison has written. But races and individuals are much the same and the "Nouveau rich" are always loud, hoisterous and showy. We've had such a short apprenticeship to be aing the manners of those beside us. But, on the other hand, let's give ourselves a good searching look. Of course, Allison isn't talking about you and me—but don't we know a lot of folks he knows—now, don't we? --- Mercedes Rector (Mrs. John K) had New Tel. Harlem 944 Broadway 911 App. Art. 9 Tel. Producer and THOS. N. KIRTON MOTOR, TRANSFER 1000 W. 42ND AV. 1922 the well-established "Books" Club in for Bridge Saturday evening. This was my first sight of the Club with its new members. Gallant John K., Sr., barred from his own room by a barage of fur coats, peeped through the door and shouted—Say, lock it—and call it my harem." And, indeed, many a "Mustapha" would have covered that group. Of the Club there were Mercedes herself, Margaret George Guy, Sue Lucas, De Witt Perkinson, Aileen Harris, Althea Russell, Katherine Gray, Genevieve Francis West, Virginia Brown and Sara Arnold. Robbie Brown Lofton and Carrie Manns were detained at home by illness of relations. The guest-players were Bernice Sims Thomas, Bernice Ellis Edwards, Ethel McKinney and Hattie Queen Jackson. As the harem-seeking shah could scarcely have captured the hostess, I am sure he would have been allured by the fragile, plaintive beauty of Virginia, or the goddess modeling of Sara-And I am sure he has nothing in his purdah so exquisite as the sensitive, alabaster hands of Aileen Harris. Genevieve Francis, Sara Arnold and Bernice Thomas won the prizes. The repast, prepared under the supervision of Dr. John's youthful mother, "Miss Dolly", was fit for an epicure. * * * This season brings its sorrow with its joy. One would not be tempted to give a list of the indisposed, but how could we fail to mention the passing of two such well known Washingtonians as Mr. J. Percy Band, the active and energetic insurance broker who developed the Standard Life territory here and then turned his indefatigable efforts to Victory Life, and dear "Pa" Clifford. Miss Wenonah Band, the daughter of Mr. Band, is in charge of Girl Reserves at the New York Y. W. C. A. "Pa" Clifford was Joy's father. I can imagine no gloom or darkness surrounding his passing. Lively, affable, a recognizer of talent, an ardent flatterer of genius—a Chesterfieldian of the "old school", "Pa" was Jay plus all the finish derived from a school of statesmanly diplomacy. Mrs. Cliffords, Jay and Maurice journeyed with him back to Cleveland. *** My deepest saalam to the wholesouled, cheerful way that New York greets the New Year! I had just been talking about the air of elegant and natural sophistication with which Geraldyn Dismond wears her clothes—when along comes a clerical-looking gentleman, gazing straight ahead and bumping along the street a dish-pan fastened to a cord. Another, absolutely alone, merrily tooted his horn in childish glee, and an improvised Band played on wash-boards, tin pans and batter-ladles. Crowds of people streamed out of the churches as other crowds streamed into the cabarets. Men stopped to gaze up at and explain the Stars—Red Mars hung low and brilliant and seemed, indeed, the Star of Bethlehem. Allison hits us hardest — New York and Washington. And so, united by anathema, the Little Town offers a glad hand to the Big City and says, with hearty wishes for better things: Let's carry on! —ELVERA. Attention, Dallas! THERE is a young man in Dallas, Texas, who has worked hard to bring the Tattler to Dallas, and to put that city on the map. This man is deserving of mention for his efforts, and is J. C. Phillips, of 2001 Routh Street, who handles the agency for the Tattler there. He began with an order for 10 copies, and has already so interested the residents that approximately 200 copies are mailed to him weekly. Not only that, but news and pictures of the leading debts, matrons and men of that city will appear in diverse issues of the Interstate Tattler, bringing New York to Dallas and Dallas to New York! Give the young man a heart all ye faithful of Dallas, for he is very deserving, and has your interests at heart. Information Bureau E. COLLINS: Yes, in New York, at Rockland Palace, 155th Street and 8th Avenue. It is scheduled to be played the evening of Feb. 12th at 10 p. m. J. MASON: There are 250,000 Negroes in greater New York. About 190,000 in Harlem. E. SPENCER: Anthony Johnson was first Negro slave owner. He bought John Castor in 1635. He resided in Virginia at the time. A. TEALE: Yes, J. D. Burrus is dead. He died on Dec. 5, 1928. His entire fortune was left to Fisk University. He was worth about $100,000. E. JONES: Your card came too late for me to give you a correct answer, but if you get next week's issue I will give you all information available. B. BARNES: Roland Hayes was born in Georgia, and partly raised in Tennessee. He worked in an iron factory when but a boy. He was a student of Fisk University and his present address is Symphony Hall, Boston, Mass. G. THOMAS: Dr. Robert H. Moton is the principal of Tuskegee Institute. He succeeded Booker T. Washington in 1915. Tuskegee was founded in 1881 by Dr. Booker T. Washington. It's reported mercenary assets are over $3,500,000 including a $2,000 000 endowment. E. BURKE: "His Own Country" was written by Paul Kester and published by Bobbs Merrill. Yes, it is a pretty good story and may be bought from any first class bookstore. S. CLARKE: Riverside Drive begins at 72nd St. and ends at Dyckman St. and Broadway. J. LIGGET: "The White Girl" has just been released. It was written by Vera Caspary and J. H. Sears are the publishers. V. HOWARD: Gus Moore is the present A. A. U. cross-country champion. Larry Gains is a Canadian heavyweight. No, he never fought Sharkey. Yes, Hubbard was a member of the U. S. Olympic team. His given name is De Hart. ETHEL: "Home, Sweet Home", was written by John Howard Payne, and the Sicilian Air adapted by Sir Henry R. Bishop. ROY T.: Yes there is a Walla Walla, and it is located in South Eastern part of Washington. No, San Diego is not in Mexico, but South Western California. F. F.: Dr. Louis T. Wright has never been a student of Hampton. He is a graduate of Clarke University and Harvard Medical School. D. RUSSELL: There are about 140,000,000 million Negroes. and 900,000,000 caucasians in the world. --- WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? THIS DEPARTMENT WILL ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS AUTHENTICALLY IF POSSIBLE. --- JUST ADDRESS QUESTIONS TO INFORMATION BURRAU IN CARE OF TATTLER AND WATCH FOR YOUR ANSWER IN THE NEW ISSUE. Put Long Pants On the Harlem Real Estate Boy! (Continued from page 3) and Parker, uses his time away from his business, to encourage young colored artists. In 1927, alone he was instrumental, in assisting two colored artists—Richard Reid, and Miss Agusta Savage, to obtain Commissions, which aided them in their struggle for recognition, in their chosen fields. There is a desperate attempt being made by the white real estate operators to drive the colored population out of Harlem. Homes which had been sold years ago by white real estate men and white property holders are today being bought back by those same white men and women. Take the Astor Flats in 130th Street. They had been sold years ago by the Cruickshank Company to colored home purchasers. This same company is today re-purchasing every one of those homes, by the simple process of "calling in the mortgages". Unless the colored population begins to have more confidence in the abilities of the colored real estate operator, the time shall not be far distant when "the white people will have recaptured Harlem." The field of real property management is the weakest phase of the colored operator; this field has not found the colored property owner demonstration sufficient cooperation with the colored operator. There are colored owners of property who are so hopelessly silly as to retain their property under white management. This is surely a sign of inferiority. There is going to be a time when the colored real estate operator will need to organize some very definite Financing Company, to take care of the mortgaging of colored property. This must soon come—it is the crying need of the real property in Harlem; and unless in this field—the real estate operators are given support and encouragement by the colored population, this most important service may never be rendered. Let us put long-pants on the Harlem Real Estate Operators. Philadelphia Theatrically (Continued from page 13) bright and cheerful one. All owners are not in that category. In this game there are men who appreciate your work and your worth. They will either pay you what you ask or not book you at all until they feel that they can do so. And they will pay you the same money or percentage for return engagements. They try to give their patrons pleasing entertainment and you always work harder for such managers. Believe me, twenty years' experience by Mae Whitman means something to them. "In the west, Pittsburgh, Newark, New York, Atlantic City and here in Philadelphia are owners who will always give us enough time to make out a season. They don't do it out of sympathy, they don't do it out of charity. "True, they are our friends. But they realize that we own more scenery and more costumes than any similar organization, thus reducing the house overhead. They know we are money-makers. They appreciate these things. That's why, in the course of a season, we play from two to eight weeks with Mr. Gibson and other high-class theatrical men. Indeed, I spend so much time in Philadelphia that it is a second home for me. "And now do you know what is the matter with the show business?" Watch your daily diet. You should eat some fresh vegetables and fruits every day. 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It has been said by many social leaders that these were the greatest and the most gleeful holidays Chicago has ever had. We are truly greatful to the many clubs and parties that were offered that all might enjoy themselves. The different clubs did do their best to outshine one another, but it is hard to tell just which one did outshine all the rest. The Kick-Ins began the season while the Snakes ended it on last Saturday nite. The Merry Wives at the Bird Cage were at their best, and close behind them came the Forty Club, the Chicago Assembly, and the Appomattox. With many house parties and Bridge parties the ball was kept rolling merrily until the end. the wee hours of the morning. Some of those present to congratulate Mrs. Rollins were Mrs. Inez Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Broomfield, Dr. Roy French, Mr. Horace Lomax and many others. Another wedding that deserves mention took place on Xmas day. It was the wedding of Miss Pearl Lavonia Stinson and Mr. William E. Bryant which took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Stinson, 358 E. 53rd Street. The home was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns. Just before the ceremony John Greene, accompanied by T. T. Taylor, sang a group of songs, the Wedding March was played by Miss Dorothy Lewis. Many beautiful gifts were received. The reception followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. William Maddox have returned from a visit to Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Shelton Bishop has returned to her home in New York City after visiting her parents, Bishop and Mrs. Archibald Carey of Chicago. Miss Theresa Boyd and Miss Louise Williams have returned after visiting their parents in St. Louis, Mo. The recital of George R. Garner, Jr., the international tenor, will be at Orchestra Hall, January 29th. A large audience is expected to fill the auditorium to hear this distinguished singer. Mrs. Vivian Clayton Woods was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Cooke on last Wednesday evening. Some of the best dressed society women seen at the many recent social affairs are, Mesdames Harold Tyler, William H. Haynes, Herman Moore. A. L. Jackson, Enoch Oddrick, Fenton Harsh, Geo. C. Hall, R. A. Williams, Virgil Cooke, Chas. Thompson, and Misses Hortense Hall, Louis Conway, Helen Scott, Mae Smith, Bertha Richards, Elsie Evans and Hazel Renfroe. Dr. & Mrs. Frank V. Plummer have returned home after an extended visit with relatives in Staten Island, N. Y. The Tattler is going big in Chicago, be sure and get yours each week at the leading newstands on the Southside. Dear Sir: I'VE been buying the Tattler for a long while and will consider it quite a treat to get it for a year without cost for sending in the name of one of the dearest girls in the world. I've known both sisters for a long time. I knew them Johnnie and Sammie—before they were married. They were called the Perry twins. Their home was in Shelby, Tenn. They lived in Nashville; went to school there. They also lived in St. Louis before coming to your state. I guess I have written you enough information about them for you to know that I really know them. I hope to receive the Tuttle, so I am thanking you in advance. Yours truly, (Signed) MRS MARGARET WILLIAMS. 1844 Wabash Avenue. Society has turned its eyes toward the wedding of Miss Evans of Chicago, Miss Evans is the charming daughter of Mrs. Samuel Evans of 6543 St. Laurence Avenue. The wedding will take place Saturday, February 16th and the lucky man is Mr. J. Everett Harris of Louisville, Ky. Many social affairs are being planned for the bride-to-be. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts School of Art at Boston and Ecole Rigier, Paris, France. She is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Mr. Harris is the son of Rev. and Mrs. E. G. Harris of Louisville and a graduate of Fisk University. He took his Master's degree at Harvard and finished with the Harvard law school in the class of '26. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. * * * By the time this news reaches you Miss Alma Raymond and Dr. Clyde W. Alexander of Kansas City, Kas., will be bride and groom. Miss Raymond is one of the staff of the Liberty Life Insurance Co. On last Thursday Mrs. Artie Fitzgerald gave an elaborate shower for the bride elect. * * * The beautiful home of Mine. Anita Patti Brown was thrown open to the Chicago Young Women's Club on New Year's day. Mrs. Nicene Prather McCoo acted as chairman of a delightful musicale. The artistic home of Chicago's noted diva added a charming background to this classical representation of the city's cultured artist. *** "In Abraham's Bosom" ended its seventh nite. Too much cannot be said for Thomas Mosley of New York who was the star. He acted his part well, and should be named the leading light of the American stage. He has been an actor for twenty years. Miss Inez Clough also deserves mention. As an actress, she is truly one. She possesses a voice and tone quality that is seldom heard. I am sure that "In Abraham's Bosom" could easily have run on for three weeks longer. Now, eyes are turned to Appearances now playing at the Princess. This is truly a play that deserves the full support of all theatre lovers. * * * Dr.and Mrs. Chas. Thompson, Mrs. Vivian Clayton Woods, Charleston Barthl, the artist and Chas. Hickman have returned from their motor trip to Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Woods, who makes her home in Pittsburgh and Chicago, is returning to the Pennsylvania city shortly and will move to Chicago permanently. * * * We delight that two Chicago men out of twelve received the Harmon award this year. Archibald J. Motley, Jr., 37, 350 West 60th Street, was accorded the award of a gold medal and $400.00. For his artistic ability in fine arts Mr. Motley attracted much attention last year when he held a one-man exhibit at the new gallery in New York City. --- Dr. L. K. Williams, pastor of the Olivet Baptist Church at 31st Street and South Parkway, was awarded the second with $400.00 honoraria accompanying it. His work at the Olivet Baptist Church is outstanding, it is the largest in America with a congregation of ten thousand, giving outstanding religious service on a social basis, and for his leadership in the National Baptist Convention, Inc. ```markdown ``` On last Wednesday night Miss Marvolyno Carpenter surprised her mother, Mrs. Corn F. Rollins, with a birthday party which lasted far into *** * * * * * * * * * *** ```markdown ``` * * * *** * * * Margaret Williams Gets a Tattler for Christmas Chicago, Ill., --- For Advertising and Circulation Call Lawrence G. Abernathy, District Representative 642 EAST 64th STREET, APT 1 Peggy Denison Overby, Society Editor Rochester by Carl Kennard Rev. J: C. Tyler preached at both morning and evening services at the A. M. E. Memorial Church. Both services were well attended. The sick list is as follows: Mrs. Isabelle Tyler of Waverly Place; Mrs. Mamie Mywick, 1504 N. Goodman Street; Miss Josephine Moore, County Home, Ward F; Mrs. Harrison, 89 Ford Street; Mrs. Van Horn, 48 Favor Street; Mr. Edward Matthews, 308 Clarissa Street; Mr. Brown, 2 Van Hawkins Street. Please visit the sick. J. M. C. MABLE RIDLEY, as "Yeller Gal" in "Deep Harlem", is due a great big hand for the clever way she played the role. The little songbird presented a pretty and pleasing picture and one that will not soon be forgotten by theatre lovers. Rev. R. R. Ball appreciates all the interest the friends and wellwishers contribute to him. * * * Mrs. Effie A. Jackson of 73 Boston Street died January 8th. She is survived by her husband, Edward Jackson. Ruth Patterson, aged three, died Saturday at home—430 Joseph Avenue. M. E. Latimer, undertaker. James and George Carpenter of 35 Favor Street are ill. Why should Jim A. hide so much these days when the fair damsels are asking for him? Some of the boys had a skating party last week at South Park and enjoyed themselves. Bob P., and Fate R. are some skaters. Why don't you take some others along? James Midnight Ramblers gave a strut on Thursday evening. They surely were hot stuff. Everybody shouted. * * * Smithle, your car is good to stand these snow storms, alright Boys, don't worry why A. Carter has not gone to work. He's got some bucks left, yet. I see that Sammy Allon has become an amateur prize fighter of late. Al. Fields, Johnny Haker and Kid Dinkles are still K. Qing the boys in the square ring. Kenneth Herry will appear in a replay soon by Prof. Bowman. --- Note: This column is a medium through which perosns may be introduced to congenial companions. No names published. A stamped envelope enclosed will insure the forwarding of desired letters. Data written in pencil will not be considered. The Tattler does not assume responsibility for the good faith of correspondents. Address Jackie Nobile, Editor of Lonesome Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler. ? "If you had no one near you Who would try to cheer you, You'd be lonesome, too." *** (Young man hailing from Lone Star State says that he cars not for Texas company). "Here we are, two loneses pals, my mother and I. Want to see if you will have some of the Tattler people to write us. I am 16 years old, mulatto, red hair, large black eyes, 5 ft. 5, Catholic. My mother is light brown, large eyes (black) 5 ft. 4½ inches; called good to look up. We both like a lot of sport, so pick us up and put us on your list. Oh, yes, she is a widow. That is why we are great pals. We are Texans and don't want to meet Texans, though, as I am filled up on them here. I am waiting, Jackie!" * * * (This young lady, also from Texas, has ideals). "I do think that your column is wonderful for choosing a good husband. "I am a girl 20 years old, with good black hair, black eyes, chocolate brown complexion; am four feet and some tall—nice figure; grammar school education, weigh 129 pounds. "Mother died when I was a baby and I fell into the hands of an aunt who was very cruel, so I had to do the best I could. I am lonely, oh! so lonely. I want to settle down with a good husband that will make a living for me, and with morals, and I truly will be a real wifie to him." * * * (Propriety, thy name is the writer below). "I am 35. 5 ft. 11 inches. 190 lbs., a college freshman; football star. Brown, smooth complexion and a man of refinement and good habits. I am four weeks in New York City; recently of Washington, D. C. It would afford me great pleasure to meet some nice ladies. I am positive that I would make the right one happy. So, ladies, you may write to me with propriety." * * * (This very endearing communication is on its way to one of our readers). "My dear one—I hardly know how to write you, but anyway, I am going to try and make the best of this I can. If you think I am saying too much in my first letter, just charge it to love. I will give you my description: 33 years of age, weight 180 lbs., 5 ft. 11 inches tall, brown skin and a decorator by trade. "I guess by this time that you have received a great many letters, but anyway. Dear, I trust that you will give my letter the once over as I am real anxious to hear from you. I forgot to tell you that I smoke cigars but don't take strong drinks. "You don't know how I am longing to hear from you. I am quite sure that you will make a man happy and I mean to tell you that I will do every thing in this world that I can do to make life lovely for you. Be real sweet until I hear from you." * * * (Young man writes me note of explanation then follows up with letter to prospective sweetle). "Dear Jackie----after reading your column for several weeks, I am at last interested. Please try and make it possible for me to get in touch with this queen of the May. I could love her I am sure, being one that has traveled and has quite a lot of experience in life. My age is 27 years and I am a loving man at A.L.J. times. (Then follows this letter): "Dear Lonesome Heart: It is indeed a pleasure and a delight to read of the various ones that are lonesome. For weeks I have been looking forward with the hope of reading a letter from someone that I could become interested in. Your description is certainly exactly the person I have been hoping to read about. Perhaps you would like to correspond with or talk to me. I would be very gratified. I am of pleasing personality and everything that goes that way. My complexion is dark brown—not very dark, 5 ft. $8 \frac{1}{2}$ inches, nicely put together. No bad habits like drinking, smoking, gambling, but like lots of sport. Believe in enjoying life and getting all that can be gotten out of it. I am very affectionate—I mean rather loving to the right one—one that is equally affectionate. Anxiously awaiting." ★ ★ ★ (A touch of pathos rears its head in the following note received during the holiday season). "I am in receipt of your wonderful greeting. There are not words that I may write that can express the joy and comfort that I received from them. In my experience I remember neither affection nor sympathy from any member of my family or friends, but Pride has kept me silent, even while in a prison cell. During the dark hours of life we all need a word of sympathy or an offer of help from someone that may be interested." * * * (This appears to be an honest-to-goodness promise). "I am looking for a nice young lady under thirty years of age. I will endeavor to treat her with the greatest of care. She can have anything she wishes. But anyone can talk, so I'll prove my worth in actions and deeds—God helping me." * * * (Here is a chance for the Tattler to get a new subscriber). "Just trying again to find a true pal. So please try and help me locate one who is sincere and dependable. I am willing to exchange pictures if it will help any in finding my ideal. I would not want to boast of my looks, but my family says that I am quite handsome. If this column will find me a nice-looking light or medium brownskin I will take the paper every week. I am medium brownskin, 20 years of age, dark brown hair, brown eyes, 5 ft. 11 inches, weigh 158 lbs. Fond of all sports and dancing. Play the piano." * * * "Have just this second finishedreading your Lonesome Hearts column. It certainly is interesting, but rather sad to know that so many people are lonely. "Jackie, will you forward this letter to Mr. College Student. I guess I'll have to tell you a little about myself, won't I? I am 5 ft. 3, eyes brown, brown complexion, mannish bob—and what I can't do, you can write it on an aspirin tablet. Of course, it's entirely up to you now to bring a 'lil' sunshine into my poor 'lil' lonesome heart. I can be serious and I can also write breezy letters. I am 21 years of age; a pianist; also play saxophone." ```markdown ``` (This letter sounds interesting, what say yo uall? "I am a young man 37, hold a good position, have some money in the bank; good habits. Do not drink, gamble or spend money foolishly. Am in the furnished apartment and room business; very good decorator. People like my rooms. I desire to meet some good woman who really appreciates a quiet man. With her help I can clear a week. This is a good business, people must live and will pay good money for what they want. Should be pleased to hear from any young woman that really means business and wants to help a man make his legitimate living. I am 56. I, and Ibs., brownshla, also looking." On The COLLEGE CAMPUS THE month of January is always a month of hibernation as far as Lincoln is concerned. The reason, that bugbear, Examinations. Every one from the most sophisticated Senior to the greenest Freshie is concerned with only one question at this time, namely, to beat the faculty in this annual battle of Knowledge. Therefore if a visitor were to make a trip through the corridors of our dorms any evening he would be assailed by a noise that is very much like the noise made by a dull buzz saw. This one, however, is caused by unused brain cells as they are used in very deep and concentrated thought. At this time, too, placards are pasted or tacked on doors bearing such inscriptions as, No Visitors Allowed, Not Home Until After Exams, and other unhospitable slogans. Only a few of the more daring upperclassmen play cards and then only when they think that their minds need a slight bit of relaxation. January is really a month of hard work and little pleasure here at Lincoln. It is because of this buckling down to work that I have a paucity of material to write upon this week but what I have, here goes. *** Of course there has been the usual Christmas checking up as to girls, parties, and other social activities that the boys took part in. You hear this in every room that you enter, "Boy, your old girl looked too bad at So and So's party and that guy she is going around with now won't let her look at any one else", or "your boy Whosis really looked out for you and saw that your girl friend had a good time." Don't let the saying that women are the best gossip mongers fool you because there are some fellows out here at Lincoln that I would put up against the best back fence conversationalist in the world and bet that he comes out on top. ```markdown ``` The basket ball team is practicing again and there is an abundance of material out for each position. The older men including Sydnor, Hawkins, Jackson, are out and are rounding into form and there is no little new material. Jackson, a Freshman, hailing from Detroit, looks good as does Smith of football fame. The boys played their first game, on the campus. A. and T. was their opponent and the game revealed little as to the possibilities of the team. Neither side played any too well and constant fouling by both teams made a rather dull game all the more uninteresting. But Lincoln won, 32 to 18 so that made up for poorness of the game a whole lot. It must be said here, however, that Capt. "Dick" Whittington and Avery in running guard turned in mighty good games. New York fans of the game will have a chance to see the boys in action when they play Howard on February 12th. *** I received a letter from Joe Dyer who was our center on the football team in '27 and '28. Joe is way down in Clarksville, Texas and as they don't receive such enlightening periodicals as VANITY FAIR, HARPERS, etc. Joe has written to me to find out just what the young man is wearing these days so that he may thus adorn himself and so give the natives of the Lone Star State a thrill. ```markdown ``` New York is really becoming Lincoln- lised to an overwhelming extent. Here we are playing basket ball games up there and next year meet Hampton there in football but too cap the climax the Junior Class is going to give their Junior Prom in honor of the Class of there some time this spring. I can't say just when or just where it will be given but it is decided that Harlem is to be the place. I'll let you know more about it when I know more about it. The Ice Shooting Club got under way when they and held a free exhibition of the new boys who had been trained in the sport. It is expected to keep food fresh or to make cold drinks. "Little Bear" LaMarr was one of the first and most interested spectators that the boys had. --- And right here I wish to announce that Harvard or Princeton have nothing on us because there are two raccoon (or near raccoon) coats in existence right here on Lincoln's campus. Statistics show approximately one percent of the undergraduate at the above named institutions have raccoon coats which is just the percentage that have them down here. So there you are. It is really pathetic to see how about this time of year the cars that once rolled so majestically around the campus gather to themselves such untold amounts of aches and pains. Of the ten or twenty "new" cars that rolled up here in the fall there is not one that can navigate now. It's either the price of new licence tags or infirmaties to the motor or other parts of the buggy that keep them from making the nights hideous with the noise from their exhausts. *** Our Campus has taken on quite a war like atmosphere due to the laying of a new system of water pipes up and down Maple Avenue (our principal thoroughfare). I have yet to find anything as tenacious as this red clay that they have out here. It sticks to the shoes, your pants cuff and every other place that it can come in contact with your person. It has one good feature in that it makes the boys from down home such as Jim Myrick, "Puss" Percival and "Abie" Lee feel right at home. * * * Letter writing contests are in vogue all over the campus. The fellows bet that they will receive more mail than some one else and cause no little worry to our post master, Mr. Gillingham, who has a pretty placid existence until the letter writing bee hits the boys. "Jack" Holder, Johnny Smith and "Bookey" Sheftal are well up in the front with the number of letters received but "Legs" Marshall reads the one he gets at least ten times and says that he should get credit for ten letters because this particular letter is so nice. "Dauntless Girls Tie Score with Celestials, BE-BE THE fastest and most exciting girls' game seen this season was witnessed by a large crowd on Friday evening, January 11, at St. Marks gym., 138th Street and Edgecombe Avenue. With five minutes to play the Celestials were ahead 26-12. Captain Ima Beld of the Daintless called time out and got the girls together, and like a holt from the skies Ima Beld pulled a field goals in succession followed by three souls tying the score. The tie could not be played on account of lateness, but a return game is being prepared. Wilberforce University By the I's In the state of old Ohio, Glorious to view; Stands our noble Alma Mater, Dear Old W. U. HOW often have I heard Wilberforceans make this statement—"Were I permitted to choose from all the ages that Wilberforce University has known, the one in which I preferred to live I should choose the present," not that other ages had no advantages unknown at present, but because the present holds a wealth of advantages that has required years of development to make real. It has taken time, the development of culture, the growth of intellect, the progress of human capability to give us the "GOLDEN NOW". All the ages of the past have contributed something to it. All the material, spiritual, and cultural advantages, that we enjoy today are but the inheritance from past ages still further developed in the present until we have the most wonderful period that has ever been known. All the past has come down to us as our inheritance. The present time at Wilberforce offers possibilities which serve as a challenge to us to give to the future a greater heritage than that which comes down to us.. In this age at Wilberforce there are endless opportunities. Never before have there been so many opportunities to choose so many profitable courses. Never before has youth been able to look over so broad a field. With effort the students at Wilberforce may win, and with sustained effort the students may continue to find treasures that will not only satisfy themselves, but make the world a better place, and give to the future a richer inheritance than they have received in the "GOLDEN NOW". * * * The Y. M. C. A. reopened its activities January 7, with a challenging address delivered by Prof. Harold Lee of the Academy. The 'Y' has an elaborate program arranged for the year and is religiously seeking to be of great service to the students of the University. The membership and financial drive is still in progress. Mr. Harry W. Roberts again elected as president is well qualified for his position by virtue of his long period of service, wide experience, and contact that he has had with the organization. * * * The University is making a special effort to bring its alumni register up to date, in order to keep the alumni informed on matters of interest to them about the school. If you are an alumni wont you send your name and address to Prof. A. J. White, Box 5, Wilberforce, Ohio. --- The members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority converted the parlor of Arnette Hall into the scene of a very beautiful party, on last Friday night. The music was lovely, and the lunchcon was grand, and the "Boy Friends" would like to know when the next will be given. ```markdown ``` The Founders' Day Committee are making plans for the annual Founders' Day Drive which will begin early in February. --- The students and faculty are awfully glad to learn that the following named persons who were conduced to bed because of illness are able to be up and out again: Miss Grace Words, Mr. Malvin Johnson, Mr. Dick- SECRETARIAL Lincoln School 261-269 West 125th St., N.Y.C. Where Refined Colored Students Are Welcomed ALL COMMERCIAL COURSES Day and Evening Sessions Capable teaching, complete up-to-date equipment. Results. Students may begin at any time and at any stage of their studies. Catalog Upon Request. Phone MONUMENT 3620. erson, Mr. Roland Wiggins, and Mr. Joseph Hall. *** The University Glee Club was signally honored above all other musical organizations of the state by being given a place on the Inaugural program of Governor-Elect Myers Y. Cooper on January 14. The group sang a number at 12:20, and again at 3:00 P. M. at the reception in the rotunda of the State House. *** The I's have received several letters from former students, asking that we publish a list of the current couples of the social world. To comply with this request, we are publishing the following list of names as seen together at the movies, and you know the law on that movie business. Dave Reed—Zenobia Bowen. Dick Wilson—Thelma Mitchell. Joseph Semper—Charlie Michelle. Roy Shelton—Evelyn Adams. Robert Scales—Derotha Stinson. James Wolfolk—Cecil Cullars. William Martin—Vivian Hodgkins. Edward Crocket—Kathaline Thomas. George West—Eddie Edwards. Howard "Dog" Clark—L. V. Reevely. Bruce Eldridge—Fannie Harper. Charles Hickman—Vera Brown. Charles Cuthbert—Juanita Fogg. Clarence Williams—Violet McClendon. Francis Able—Maggie Albert. Albert "Romona" Williams—Rosetta James "Hooks" Miller—Pauline Beaty Thomas Brown—Mae Bruce. John Watkins—Louise Stewart. LeRoy Redden—Juanita Montez. Owen Jones—Ruth Hill. Hoss Troupe—Gladys Brown. Thurman Fletcher—Morline Farrell. Thomas Robinson—Elneta Gibbons. Otis Hogue—Francis Johnson. George Crittenden—Mable West. Julian Price—Marion Forby. Anthony Gillian—Carrie King. Frank Moxley—McGhee Davis. Theodore Saunders—Alberta Hill. Franklin Jones—Lillian Taylor. Mal Lewis—Wanda Lewis. Maurice Jones—Eunice Hill. T. Burton Curry—Jeanette Holmes. Jake Riddick—Willie Milton. Bruce Romley—Delliah Jackson. Reid Jackson—Veola McCuin. Fleming Huff—Laura Duffy. Quintin "Jew" Harrington — Luell Lotter. Andrew Johnson—Henretta Greenidge. Rudolph Thomas—Mattie Hundley. John Ware—Mamie Duffy. John Edwards—Fannie Carolina. Lewis Smith—Dorothy Johnson. James Hawkins—Helen Barnes. Alexander Reed—Virginia Wilson. Thomas Stowe—Mattle McFall. Edward Saunders—Mildred Shields. Frank "Butch" Calloway—Elena Banks Cyrus Russell—Lolta Mead. Ernest Ash—Evelyn Hill. Roland Wiggins—Elizabeth North. Albert Hemsley—Clero Reynolds. Jack Scott—Mary Mason. John Taylor—Georgia Streeter. Rufus Bailey—Mabel Cash. Arthur Walples—Gladys Jones. George Leubers—Cornelius Burke. Terry Sinclair—Marie Ingram. James Cobbs—Ruth Ford. Howard University Another bronze tablet is to be erected in the foyer of the new Medical Building, in addition to the plaque in honor of Dr. Lamb, which commemorates his fifty years of service in the Department of Anatomy, and the bronze tablet in honor of the One Thousand Dollar contributors to the Medical Endowment. --- * * * Howard University presented a capacity audience in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Thursday evening, on the occasion of the recital of Marion Anderson, celebrated contralto. Many critics marvelled at the great improvement in Miss Anderson's art since her year in Europe. The next person to appear in the series is Norman Angell, lecturer and author, who will speak January 15 on "The New Generation and the Old Faiths." Others to appear in the series are Sarojini Naidu, who will lecture on "Interpretations of the Spiritual Life of India"; Miss Hazel Harrison, in a piano recital; the Howard University Women's Glee Club; Artiss de Volt, harpist and violinist; Savell Walevitch, interpreter of Russian Folk Songs; and the Howard University Men's Glee Club. The series is under the personal direction of Miss Lucy D. Slowe, Dean of Women. * * * At the Wednesday Assembly Hour Miss Lottie Lee Hargett, President of the Women's League, and Glenwood E. Jones, President of the Student Council, made a report on the Fourth Annual Congress on the National Student's Federation of America, recently held at the University of Missouri. *** Miss Helen M. Wheatland. Assistant Professor of Romance Languages, delivered an address in French to the language teachers of the District of Columbia, Monday, January 14, at Dunbar High School. The subject of Miss Wheatland's address was "French Possessions in Northern Africa." * * * 1929 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE The Board of Athletic Control announces the football schedule of Howard University for 1929 as follows: Oct. 5.....Hampton, at Hampton Oct. 12..Johnson C. Smith, at Howard Oct. 19.....rMo e,uohesAtaatltna October 19.....Morehouse, at Atlanta Oct. 26.....West Virginia, at Institute Nov. 2.....Bluefield, at Howard Nov. 9.....Open Nov. 16.....Fiske, at Nashville Nov. 23.....Morgan, at Howard Nov. 28.....Lincoln, at Philadelphia ---