The Inter-State Tattler
Friday, February 8, 1929
New York, New York
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To entertain, intrigue and delight you—the 1929 promise of the Interstate Tattler.
MAY McKENNEY, hero dancer in "Blackbirds of 1926" off before the movies lurea
Friday of every week by the Inter-State February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New York.
McKENNEY, heroine of King Vidor's in "Blackbirds of 1928." Here she is as before the movies lured her away from the
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NINA MAY McKENNEY, heroine of King Vidor's "Hallelujah", was a dancer in "Blackbirds of 1928." Here she is as she used to do her stuff before the movies lured her away from the footlights.
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The Interstate Jattler
Sure 'Nuff, Commissioner?
LIKE our fellow citizens of other shades and sections., we have been observing the activities of our new police commissioner with mixed emotions. We applauded him heartily when he announced his intention to harry known crooks out of the city while breaking up their hangouts. When he turned his ax men loose on the speakeasies we grew somewhat enthusiastic, for we were haunted by the fear that a strongarm committee might call to pay their respects to some saloon while we were in it. However, the misfortune did not befall us. Indeed the sound of the crowbar ripping out fixtures and smashing glass is heard less often in the land and none of our favorite speakeasies were disturbed in the least. The super-heterodyne up in Frank's place is still in working order and the pictures of naked girls still smile as provocatively as they did in the days of Enright. McLaughlin and Warren. Mr. Whalen seems to be a man of judgment.
The Solution ::: By Edgar M. Grey
For instance, the average home for which the colored tenant is now obliged to pay $60 per month for (four rooms), was built for a white income group, whose income was from 35 to one hundred per cent higher than the colored family which is now in possession of these homes. The average salary to the colored family in Harlem is $25 per week. the average salary or wages for that matter, of the whites who formerly lived in these parts was $37.50. This means that, there was in the average a wages differential between the whites who formerly lived in the Harlem homes and the colored family which now inhabit the same homes of $12.50 per week.
Yet the rentals which were charged the average white family which formerly resided in Harlem was $5 to seven dollars per room. When the colored people first moved into the homes which they now occupy, the first-class homes, (those in the near forties, and Seventh Avenue, brought to the white real estate sharks, an increase of from 35 to 70 per cent increase over the previous rentals which they received from white tenants. The colored real estate operator and agent, has by hard fights, and the application of common sense to the housing problems, served to remove the old superstitions, in respect to the reduction of property values
...Due to Lincoln's Birthday one will go to press on Monday. Unless SATURDAY, it will not be publis
...Due to Lincoln's Birthday on February 12th, this publication will go to press on Monday. Unless all matter is in the office by SATURDAY, it will not be published.
GERALDYN DISMOND—Managing Editor
Real Estate Depreciation
This subject of the depreciation of real estate values, in the colored community, has been the topic of wide speculation, during more than twenty-five years in the field of property ownership, in the city of New York. It used to be argued that, the mere presence of a colored family as tenants within a particular piece of property, was sufficient to send the value of this house down, from twenty to twenty-five per cent from its normal value, during its occupancy by white tenants. This excuse was from time to time offered as reasons why the colored family should be asked to pay more rents than a corresponding white family.
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In so far as the actual depreciation of the value of the property was concerned, there was point to the claim, if it was intended to present the probable market value of the property, in the mortgage and exchange field. But as to its actual depreciation, from the point of view of the yield which it brought, this was a mere fiction invented, by white real property owners, as reason for extracting from the pockets of black tenants, the high increases which the condition of the colored folk, permitted, and the operation of the law of supply and demand exacted. It was the colored real estate owner who, came to the fore some fifteen years ago, and disputed this libel, in facts and figures. Since that time, we hear so little of the scandal that. we are at a loss to understand where the froth has gone.
It is true that, the houses which are now occupied by the colored Harlemite, were erected for income-groups, quite higher and superior to the income-groups which now occupy the houses at present
the commissioner made to the press after the recent altercation between his chauffeur and a member of the traffic squad. Explaining why he had transferred an officer who apparently had only done his duty, Mr. Whalen said he had punished the officer because he had lost his head, adding that a policeman, of all persons, should be able to keep cool in an emergency. If the commissioner means just what he said we wish he would say it again and louder, so the policemen assigned to duty in Harlem may hear him. For when trouble starts in this section of the city policemen usually lose their heads before anyone else. Indeed it would not be a bad idea for the commissioner to have the statement printed on a placard and nailed up in the 135th Street station and require all patrolmen to read it daily just before their tour of duty. If policemen can be persuaded to keep their wits about them they will find less use for their nightsticks and the other armament they carry.
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former made to the press after the question between his chauffeur and a traffic squad. Explaining why he had an officer who apparently had no duty, Mr. Whalen said he had officer because he had lost his head, a policeman, of all persons, should keep cool in an emergency. If the means just what he said we wish it again and louder, so the police-to duty in Harlem may hear him. Double starts in this section of the city usually lose their heads before indeed it would not be a bad idea missioner to have the statement placard and nailed up in the 135th and require all patrolmen to read before their tour of duty. If police-ersuaded to keep their wits about to find less use for their nightsticks, armament they carry.
among the colored population. It has hardly been appreciated by the colored people; but it is true that, their management and operation, of the homes in Harlem, did redound to the credit of the masses of the colored population.
It will perhaps take ten more years before the colored real estate operators and agents will have organized sufficiently to enter the field of contracting, or erecting new homes. This particular phase of real estate operation according to Mr. Stewart Brown, President of the Real Estate Owners Association, in the latest issue of his magazine, "The Citizen", is a special field which requires special methods of financing and study. This phase will come. It requires first, capital, and then credit. Another phase in the field which has been neglected by the colored operator, but which we believe is near at hand is that of specialization in real property management.
Several efforts at one of the most modern phases of real property operation, has been engaged in in Harlem—that of the cooperative. This is a highly specialized field, and it requires intense study, and a certain very special kind of real estate good will. It has not met with any brilliant success in Harlem, but we are of the opinion that, if the real estate operators who are in a position to enter this field would employ persons who have given special study to this phase of the real estate game the time would not be so far away when even this phase of the business could be safely operated and engaged in by our real estate men and women. What is most needed at present is the cooperation of the average colored Harlemite and the real estate broker, operator or manager.
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Mary Louise
MILDRED WILLLAMS, who, according to the followers of one of our popular club's, is Harlem's most beautiful girl.
M.
MYRTLE ANDERSON, young, fascinating and popular belle of the younger set.
THE MUSICIAN
A. EDYTHE LEE, efficient hostess of the Idle Wild Social Club of Dallas, Texas, and a society queen, who has the honor of being the only feminine member in the South West Club which was hostess to the debutantes. Mrs. Lee was assisted by the charming Ruby Pollard Reid and Beatrice Burson Miller of Boston, Mass.
THE FASHION WEEK
She needs no introduction, for HONEY BROWN is familiar to all who read these pages. The lass with the twinkling toes, who is convalescing in sunny California.
She needs no introduction, for HONEY BROWN is familiar to all who read these pages. The lass with the twinkling toes, who is convalescing in sunny California.
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DOROTHY SAUNDERS, sweet, pretty and clever, the protege of Amanda Kemp, with whom she makes her home. Dorothy was graduated from P. S. 177 last Friday and passed her examination for Hunter High School with the high average of 87.6 per cent. Her mother, Mary Saunders, came on from Washington for the event. And Dorothy was born in Honolulu.
THE FASHION WEEKLY
"MARGIE" SIPP, Harlem's perennial "Nightingale" whose mellow tones seem to improve with the press of the years. Here is personality, backed up by as sweet a smile, as one chances to meet in a lifetime.
"MARGIE" SIPP, Harlem's perennial "Nightingale" whose mellow tones seem to improve with the press of the years. Here is personality, backed up by as sweet a smile, as one chances to meet in a lifetime.
Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond
THE famous Grace Giles' Kiddies were presented last Wednesday night at the Renaissance Casino in their Semi-Annual Exhibition of dances. I have never seen such a crush. You couldn't get near the
Joseph Johnson, Elnorist Young, director of music; Richard Clarke, manager; Joseph Howell, Joe Mindose, Duke Bush and James Strange. We congratulate Miss Giles and her pupils and will be on hand early when the second exhibition comes off in June.
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Joseph Johnson, Elnorist Young, manager; Joseph Howell, Joe Min We congratulate Miss Giles and when the second exhibition comes
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The program of 46 numbers was as follows: In a Persian Market. Enter Camels, water girls, cigarette girl flower girl, water carrier, snake charmers, acrobats, beggars. Doris Summer as the Princess. (b) A Little Comedy, Hortense Clemens and Geraldine Ball. "Sweet Sue", Juanita Blake, Marie Major and Senior Class; (b) "Home Again", Arnice Hitchel; "Sailors at Sea", Baby Boys' Class and Paul White; "Zoolu Queen", Sylvia Abraham; Actresses of To-Morrow, Baby Class (3 to 5 years), featuring Constance Davis and Leoney Smith-led by Hazel Street; The Varsity Stomp, Emalina Jones; The Glorified Babies, Thema and Sydnie Dearing; Tiller Girls' Revue, Junior Class 1 and Norma Roberts; "Come On Baby" Alleyene Richardson; "Sonny Boy", Earl Johnson; A Spanish Queen, our Little Gloria Wilson; "Taps", Adel Sealey and Senior Tap Class; Two Brave Pirates, Inez Carter and Gwendolyn Powelf; Spanish Senoritas, Cathleen Stoney and Girls; "How About Me", Ula Mae Lee and Freddie Johnson; "Chloe", Elvira Bess and Advanced Class-assisted by Clever Boys' Trio; Flirtations You Don't Remember, Elice and Harriet Hemson; "Don't Be Like That", Clever Cornelia Street; A Toe Sturtter, Camilla Peachy; Pickin Cotton, Marian Williams and Chorus. "In the Fields" Dorothy Edmonds. "Lilac Time", Dainty Lucille Wilson; "A Bouquet of Roses", Advanced Toe Class - Eugenia Wright, Lola Montinegra - Dainty Rose; Bessie Smith. Rambler: Frances Curney. Wild Rose: Lillie Mae Lockhorn. And Now Back to Harlem, Toe Class and Gloria Wilson; Cuteness and Cleverness, Leoney Smith; "I'm Wingin' Home", Dorothy Smalls; "At the Circus", Kenneth Clark, Marjorie Moltkre. Calvin Mayers; "Sally" Willie Mae Williams and Lillian Hutchinson; A Bit of Everything. Baby Class. Leading Ladies—Corlis Hargrave, Janice Jackson and Vivian Munsenden. Toe Specialty, Mabel Hart; Tap Classes, Lillie Mae Purveyre and Erma Smith. Intermediate. Junior, with Mary Pool and Rita Dearborn, Girls. (b) "Some More Taps", Nannie Price, Irleen Harper, Eliza Fulton. Imitators—Ogla Zeigler. Constance Davis, Sydnie Dearing. Four or Five Times, Little Marjporie Moltkre; The Baby Toe Dancers, Cornelia Russell, Olga Zeigler, Leaders. (b) Other Neat Toe Dancers, Camilla Peachy, Minnie Reid, Miriam Smith, Bessie Smith, Bernice Peters, Addie Hill and Toe Class. "Shout Hallelujah", Inez Winters and Chorus; Two Clever Kids, The Hill Sisters (Addie and Eloise); An Aviator of 1925, Nannette Jones; "She's Funny That Way", Jeanette Wilson; "Rainbow 'Round My Shoulders", Gloria Laurie and Company—featuring Catherine De Shields. "The Low Down", Pauline Johnson and Chorus; Something New—Tap on Toes, Freddie Johnson—a star pupil direct from a run at the Lafayette Theatre. "Blue Shadows", Alline Poyas and Blanch Williams—specialty—Iona Snead. Bandanna Babies, Mae Bennett and Peppy Daucers—a Great Future—Gwendolyn Hassell. A Songbird, Archie Savage; The Gypsies, Elizabeth Beine and Lucia Segunda; The Russian Dance.
dance floor even as early as tenthirty. The best I could do was to roam around the outer edge of the crowd and listen to the songs and thunderous applause. Needless to say, the affair was a complete success and went off to the entire satisfaction of the pupils, their proud parents, their faithful teacher and the box office, which, by the way, was presided over by Ruthie Giles. Miss Grace Giles, who staged the
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DR. EDGAR PERKINSON. Chiropodist and member of Harlem's Smart Set, who was given a surprise birthday party by The Gang at his office 2337 Seventh Avenue last Saturday night. Dr. Perkinson is also the foot specialist at the Harlem Store No.3 of the London Shoe Corporation.
Archie Savage and Boys' Class; Another Clever Kid, Bernice Peters; "Cream in My Coffee", Eugenia Martinborough and Company. Finale--A Whoopee Wedding: Bride: Anna Lee Patterson; Groom: Clydo Ponte; Preacher: Wilber ----; Best Man: Archie Savage; Maid of Honor: Lelia Sowley; Ring Bearer: Haold Roundtre; Attendant: Rosemarie Smith; Bridesmaids, Flower Girls and the Whoopee Guests.
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Last Saturday was a day of great importance. You may not have known it, but nevertheless it was the natal day of Dr. Edgar "Perky" Perkinson. I know you have guessed what is coming next. Oh Yes—Dave Chink Watkins and II. Binga Dismond pitched a party in his honor. It was a complete surprise to the Perky, and although I was not invited, I got all the information first hand—those things will leak out—and even a piece of the birthday cake which was all frosted over, had "happy birthday" and "Perky" in pink ice, and thirty-four candles on it. There, I have told you his age. Well anyhow, it was a wow of a party. To be very different, the hosts served only liquids, and the wise cracks that were passed, well—I can't tell them all but they were of this flavor. "Is there any romance left for a man of thirty-four?" (that by a dizzy vamp). "I don't know, I have queer pains in my back." (this by the Dr. Perky). Oh, it was gay all right, and way early in the morning the party moved to Tabbs for breakfast. There was only one thing that I couldn't get the real low down on. You know why! How-
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ever, the following were among those present: Dalsey Hamer, Bobbie Branch, Blanche Dunn, Marion Pettiford, Charlie Wood, Tom Layton, Dr. C. D. Donaldson, Chuck Jones, Skeeter Gorham, Puss Sanders, and Dr. J. T. Nicholas.
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Officer Allen Benton entertained at his home on Sunday in honor of Officer and Mrs. Louis E. Williams of Newark, N. J. The guests included Marle Chapman, Lucy Reese of Corona, Long Island, Leslie Taylor and Guest, Peter Reilly, Thomas H. Roberson, and Hubert B. Pierre.
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Little Lenore Scott Goens spent the week end with me in an effort to overcome the hopeless dullness of Atlantic
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IWY SMITH who will be one of the pretty hostesses at Tabb's Restaurant Employees Association's Matinee Dance on Washington's Birthday.
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City at this season. We took in the Fish, the Alhambra, and a couple of clubs, and "ate with Edith".
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Have you seen Bertha Lambert's new shop? Where Fay's used to be at 2391 Seventh Avenue. The smartest spring ensembles.
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Vincent Morris of Philadelphia, an Alumnus of St. Enna's College, and his brother William Morris, Jr., a student of Howard University, spent Sunday calling on their friends and classmates. Joseph Drayton, and F. Rainelson saw that the brothers had a delightful day.
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The Fish Club, Inc., had a whang of a dance Friday night at Rockland Palace. I don't know exactly what it is, but there is something about those Fish dances that really get it. Of course, they always have exceptional music—Arthur Gibbs and his Arcadians played this time and they can make you step. The crowd was good not immense, but the spirit and spirits made up for any deficit in numbers. The casino was beautifully decorated with paper streamers and club banners and paper caps were supplied the guests. I had planned to stay a hot minute and make the Social Rounders' at the Renaissance, but three o'clock found me still carrying on. I have a special favor to ask
of the club. Please don't put Uncle Tom McCleary Stinnette on the door. And why don't you give us an ad.
Among the whoopee makers were: Ruth Smothers, Wilhemina Yates, Eunice Brooks, Doris Ramos, Juanita Marabon, the Bojangles Robinson, the Rufus Bairds, Inez Quinn, Elizabeth Handy, James Gladden, Arthur Desport, Lee Nolan, William Knight, John L. Mitchell, Gay Ingram, Fred Andrews, Bobble Branche, Bertha Lambert, Bill White, Coleman Willis, Garland Palmer, Mary Jane Brown, Everett Ketcham, J. Mardo Brown, Ezel Dunford, Buster Woods, Marlon Monroe, Cleora McGrory, Lenora Scott Goens, Lulu Fields Bernie, Chuck Smith, Harry Owens, Dr. Wiley Wilson, Charles Wilson, Billie Cain, Breeze
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Margaret Morris who came from Philadelphia to attend the party given by Mrs. Marvin Leonard, became suddenly ill and was compelled to return home on Monday night.
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Mrs. Edward Turpin gave a dinner party last Thursday evening at her residence in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Aaron Perkins of Elizabeth City, N. C., who is visiting Albert Perkins and Alma Johnson, her son and daughter. The dinner was a gala affair because it had been thirty-five years since Mrs. Turpin and her guest had seen each other.
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Prof. Carrel H. Simms entertained last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Davis of Buffalo, New York, Mrs. Francis L. Lewison, Mrs. Arthur Whitmore, E. W. Johnson of Pittsburg, and the Misses Wintermore of Oakland, California.
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The two Gertrudes, Robinson and Herbert poured tea for a few friends at the latter's residence Sunday. Some who dropped in were: Blanche Wright, Serena Bourne, Frances Jackson, Vinetta Thompson, Dorothy Reid, Constance Evans, Ethel Hardy, Dorothy Spraggins, Katherine Mars, Elizabeth
Younger, Rosetta Huggins, I. Cecily Knowles, Sadella Ten Eyck, Helen Butler, Ollivia Corbet, Anna Williams, Helen Branchecomb, Olga Hamilton, Bernice Escoffery, Eunice Shreeves, Grace White, Rae Olley, Anna Small, Julla Asbury, Gladys Canhon, Etta Cannon, Helen Cottman.
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Mr. Arthur L. Stewart, prominent in social and fraternal circles, died at the Harlem Hospital January 20th, after a brief illness. He was a graduate of the University of Indiana. Body was sent to his home in Ohio for funeral services and burial. He is survived by three brothers, a daughter and a host of friends.
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Mrs. James Dozler of the Kentucky Dining Room entertained at a tea Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Alyce McClung, Mrs. Margaret Moore, Mrs. Alfreda Rling, Mrs. P. Banks, Jr., Mrs. W. Nelson, Mrs. Jeanette of Boston, Mrs. Ida Mills of Merchantsville, N. J., and Dr. R. Cameron.
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Many thanks! Call again. Gerry-I just called in to congratulate you on your broadcasting. Gilbert O. Daniel.
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ELLAINE NELTHROPE BURROWS, wife of the proprietor of the Hotel Press, who presented her husband with a baby daughter last Tuesday morning at Sloane's Hospital. Mrs. T. Holmes, and Mrs. D. Spencer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Edward at their beautiful home in Corona, Long Island. They had a lovely time.
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Randall Stewart, formerly of New York, now of Columbus, Ohio, was recently married to Miss Stella West. All his friends wish him success and happiness.
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Dr. George Cleveland Hall and Dr. Herbert Turner of Chicago spent three days in Harlem before sailing for the West Indies, Haiti and South America. They put up at the Dumas and included in their celebration a dinner with the Dismonds and a trip to Show Boat.
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Took off Monday to see "The Wages of Sin"—Micheaux's latest production. I have to agree with Ann Douglas—Lorenzo Tucker is handsome without any ifs or ands. He looks too good for words in his clothes and walks like the king of the earth. Katherine Noisette made a charming vamp. By the way. Wish Mr. Micheaux would let me write his art titles.
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The Hotel Olga guests for the week included Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Wells, Lincoln University, Pa., Mr. and Mr. J. Woolson, Bridgeport, onn., Mr. and Mrs. L. Peterson, New Haven, Conn., Mr. Frederick Massiah, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Smith, Phila. Pa., and Walter Johnson, Stamford Conn., Mr. and Mrs. John E. Edwards, Albany, Mr. Geo. Meyers, Boston, Mr. R. A. Farley, Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lowell, Akron, Ohio., Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown Boston, Mr. and Mrs. A. Alexander, Phila., Pa., Mr. and Mrs. G. Cunan, Bridgeport, Mr. Fred E. Jones, Paterson, N. J., Mr. J. A. Thomas, Paterson, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Alston, St. Paul, Minn., Mr. A. Timplin, Atlantic City.
BROOKLYN
By Jean Louise Simon
My Husband
(With great apologies to Mr.)
The dollars spent on my
Would buy me this, the
I hunt them over, ever
Each filmy stocking his
Elastic's strong and
And when it pulls, you
But, oh, my hose! you
So pretty, silky and
My hosiery, my
Dozens of pairs, but
A run, a tear, your life
And I, alas, must wear
Or dig a little money
For hosiery! more hose
My Hosiery
at apologies to Ethelbert Nevins' "Rosary")
dollars spent on thee, dear hose,
buy me this, that, these and those.
them over, every one,
my stocking has its run!
is strong and you are weak.
when it pulls, you spring a leak.
my hose! you are so dear—
tty, silky and so sheer!
My hosiery, my hosiery!
of pairs, but not one perfect one.
a tear, your little day is done.
alas, must wear my brown legs bare,
a little money up, somewhere . . .
hosiery! more hosiery!
niest congratula-
nd Velma Gads-
out of G. H. S.
ecious diplomas.
ines in the "ole
te. It was the
kins" the revue
n Rollock will
My Hosiery
(With great apologies to Ethelbert Nevins' "Rosary")
The dollars spent on thee, dear hose,
Would buy me this, that, these and those.
I hunt them over, every one,
Each filmy stocking has its run!
Elastic's strong and you are weak.
And when it pulls, you spring a leak.
But, oh, my hose! you are so dear—
So pretty, silky and so sheer!
My hosiery, my hosiery!
Dozens of pairs, but not one perfect one.
A run, a tear, your little day is done.
And I, alas, must wear my brown legs bare,
Or dig a little money up, somewhere . . .
For hosiery! more hosiery!
We offer our heartiest congratulations to Lila Jeffers and Velma Gadsden who have come out of G. H. S. alive and with their precious diplomas. Good luck to you both.
There were great times in the "oletown" last Tuesday nite. It was the initial meeting of "Billekins" the revue which Mrs. Laura Jean Rollock will stage in April. As Vesta and I entered Mrs. Rollock's lovely apartment, I stopped and gazed, for it seemed as though every pretty girl in Brooklyn was there, "Peggy" Burrill, and her cute "sis", Arline, Mary Coleman, Hortense, Coleman, Vesta Atkinson, Velma Gadsden, Rae Hairston, Iris Wilson, L'la Jeffers. Elsie Wilson, Jaunita Harris (playing a too bad piano) Ruby Pickens, Iona Johnston, Marjorie Cartarius, Enid Hansen, Muriel Gadsden, Andre Flourey and loads of others.
In one corner sat the "Gays", "Ves", "Vel", "Peggy" & "Hortie" chirping about the regents (how interesting!) they had just taken. Around the piano with "Nita playing and the rest of us yelling (singing) were Lila, Mary, Frances, Rac, Iona and I.
"Gays", "Ves", sportie" chirping interesting!) around the piano the rest of us Lila, Mary.
It was a swell gathering and I had my share of fun, watching the poor females who will make up the dance chorus, trying to become Chester Hale girls. Yes and How!
Another popular group of girls held their second anniversary dance last Friday nite at the Rose Ballroom in Brooklyn. We are referring to the Tangerine Society club whose officers and members are: Pearl Whiting, president; Charlotte Cooper, vice-president; Gertrude Sands, treasurer; Muriel Blanks, secretary. Also Ruth Anderson, J. Blackshire, Pearl Herbert, Doris Hill, Beatrice Jackson, M. Palmetier, Ruth Walton and Agnes Robinson. Harlem and Brooklyn were well represented. Pretty girls dressed to kill, good-looking fellows, swell music and a good floor all helped to make this affair a tremendous success.
Saturday nite. the two lovely sisters, Elsie and Iris Wilson were hostesses to the members of the "Gay Defenders". Dancing was the entertainment feature. Those present were: Mary Coleman, Margaret and Evelyn Burrill, Hortense Coleman, Portia Jacobs, Irma Doar, Vesta Atkinson and Jean Simon.
From Iris' all of us, Mary, Margaret Evelyn, Hortense, Iris, Elsie, Portia Velma, Vesta and I taxied to the Y. W. for the first rehearsal of "Billekins". Imagine the ten of us in one cab, but that wasn't all, for Mary had a good sized suit-case with her. I'm still wondering how she got it in and where she put it. But it was all funny and rather exciting watching that meter rise. I mean it surely did rise!
At the "Y" were: Lila Jeffers, Ruby Pickens. Pearl Whiting, Sylvia Birdsong Whiting, Marion Montero Johnston, Iona Johnston, Rowena and Melba Wells, Catherine Johnson, Mildred Taylor, Arline Burrill, Andre Flourey, Anna Taylor, Frances Seaton, Enid Hansen, Rae Hairston, Muriel Gadsden, my
Gadsden; my
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Meet I O L A V I O L E T WILLIS, who occasionally sends us the happenings from New Haven.
gang, and others. Chester Hale girls, the second, are coming along fine.
It was with a feeling of deep regret and sorrow that we learned of the death of Miss Maritcha R. Lyons, former Assistant Principal of Public School 83, Brooklyn. Miss Lyons was so sweet, we all loved her so much and it makes me dreadfully sad to think that she has left us. She's gone, but our memories of her will live a long, long time.
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Everyone is talking yet about the great Jules Bledsoe's recital. How I wish I could have been there, too.
Here's something else very interesting. The "Gays" and others who like to recite and act should tatke notice of the newly-formed Negro Experimental Theatre. Several Brooklynites are connected with it. The director, herself, Dorothy Peterson is a Brooklynite. Also Etta Jackson, Mr. Robert Elzy, Oscar Flanner, William Pickens, Jr. William Jackson, and the Spences-Eulalie
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Wish I could take a part, but perhaps some day, I may write a play, or a novel, or even some swell poetry like "Peggy" Abrams. Who knows!
Pre-Lenten Musicale in the Parish Hall of St. Augustine P. E. Church is tonight. Prince T. Rogers club with Mrs. Hannah Jackson as chairman is presenting: Mis Gertrude Martin, violinist; Mis Eva Mae Neugen, soprano; Mr. Carlton Boxill, and another artist whose name I can't recall right now. Those of you who are music lovers come and hear these fine artists; and
A
those of you who are jazz mad, come too, for we are having swell dance music. Sho!
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The girls in my gang have been kidding me about saying girls are my weakness. Its true, girls are my weakness. Oh V. M. G.—you know I do not mind being teased-but bear in mind the little verse I composed about you and your B. F. If you don't be yourself, I'll print it!
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Eric Wilkinson, known throughout Brooklyn as the shiek, gave a little get-together party at his residence on Classon Avenue last Friday evening. At twelve o'clock, he surprised the fair sex by staging a beauty contest, which was won by Bell Schenck. Helen Thompson and Enid Springer. All three girls are Brooklynites.
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The Cosmopolitan Big Five defeated the Montclair Y. M. C. A. Saturday Evening at Montclair, by the score of 24-18. Howard, Smith and Francis Huston starred for the Cosmopolitans.
There must be a reason why Walter Davis dances with all the pretty girls at the Saturday night Dancing class at Dreamland Academy. Is that shiek boy-friend in demand, girls?
Bordentown Industrial School defeated the Titans of Orange at Titan Hall. Score first half 15-14 favor Bordentown. Final score 42-41, favor Bordentown. Russell, of Bordentown was the individual star for his team. His shooting of goals from all angles of the court was sensational. This boy certainly is a sure comer and we expect more of him in the near future.
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Tom Conrad of Roselle Park, N. J., is another future great that bears watching, His playing is the by-word of students and coaches throughout all high schools in northern New Jersey.
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A sheik, who patrols Bank St., especially on Sundays is trying to win back his home. All he has to do is put the thing on slightly and show her wherein and everything will be O. K.
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"Smiling" Jimmy Wheeler was the Beau Brummell at the Elks Ball and he certainly looked the part.
Certainly am glad to see the Vice back after his short vacation. My, how scenery can change one in so short a time.
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Where is all the night life in Newark? Gone are all the cabarets,—Big Apple, closed after the holidays. Club Alabama, raided, Kinney Hall, white patrons only. So if one does not take in the show at the Orpheum Theatre, he can sit at home and tune in on the radio.
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Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rinck have purchased a brand new 1929 Dodge Victoria Sedan sport model and it certainly looks good and is really up-to-date. So if a sport model Sedan passes you on the seashore route this summer, do not be surprised as it is only Mr. and Mrs. Rinck.
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Past Exalted Ruler Council No.17 of Northern New Jersey, met Tuesday Evening at Progressive Lodge of Jersey City. All the officers of the council were installed. Kirk Marrow, Exalted Ruler of Pride of Union, presided as chief Antler. A large gathering was in attendance. A very delicious and palatable luncheon was served to all those present.
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Manager Joseph West of Pride of Newark Basketball Team certainly does know his onions in securing the "Stunt C's" of New York on Sunday, February 10. He intends to promote basketball every Sunday night at the Elks home, Dreamland Academy, 29 Beacon St. Good for you, Joe!
At the Elks Charity Ball at the Armory, Mrs. Booker, of Washington St. looked very charming in her gown, also Mrs. Margaret Furen, Mrs. Fannie Ellis and Mrs. Louise Rinck.
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Who was that sweet looking cute bundle of sunshine that Joseph West of the Elks B. B. team, had out to dinner the other evening? Be yourself Joseph.
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Miss Viola Vanderver, one of Newark's own, still has that thing called "it" and that fascinating smile that just won't quit.
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Hope none of the Bills from the ball are all at hime at this writing. So much was going on until one was in doubt if home was on their mind at that time.
JERSEY SPORT HAPPENINGS by MAJOR LIVINGSTON.
The presidents and managers of the Tattler Sporting Clubs in the North Jersey Tattler League, has elected "Kid" Broadway of this city the president of the League. Nothing but clean-cut basketball and only first class players will be allowed in the League.
Chief Silver Fox (formerly of the Wyola Indians of Montana), and his Tattler Favorites defeated the Washington American League team. At the final whistle the Tattler Favorites were leading 45-44.
Long Valley, N. J.
"Big Boy" Mitchell (former University of Iowa star), led his Tattler Elks to a victory over the Tattler Whirlwinds, by a score of 44-32. Murphy was the high scorer for the Elks with 21 points. The Elks have only lost one game. That was to (Kid Broadway's) Tattler Tigers by a score of 31-30. "Big Boy" states that his Elks will even up this defeat in the North Jersey Tattler League.
Madison, N. J.
The Majestic So-Eds of this city and the Majestic Big Five will travel to New Brunswick to play the two crack fives of that city. There will be a full house for these games. The first game will be called at 8:15 on Monday evening.
Jersey City, N. J.
The Tattler Tigers, led by "Kid Broadway", have proven that they are one of the best teams in the East. They defeated the Cleveland Rosenblams by a score of 32-30, and the Quebec Royals, 50-30. Their latest victory was from the Philadelphia Hebrews by a final count of 45-37. The Tattler Tigers has a record of twenty-one wins out of the twenty-two games they played.
Madison, N. J.
The crack Majestic Big Five of this city, will meet the Roselle Big Five on Friday night in Madison. This is the final game for the North Jersey Independent League Championship. Manager Dick Williams of the Majesties will produce his star cast of players. They are "Jess" Ford, "Red" Williams. "Coach" Hollingsworth. "Jimmy" Harold, "King" Marrow and "Bill" Miller, their star pivot man.
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CLUB SCRIBBLINGS IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE TAKEN PLACE OR HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED. If we havent got it, mail it in to us.
THE Social Rounders' Pre-Lenten Formal at the Rennaissance Casino on last Friday evening was quite the thing. A complimentary affair, which explains the magnificent males' attire and the gorgeous multihued colors of the evening gowns of the ladies.
As is the custom with these swank gatherings, added decorations increased the gayety of the evening, not forgetting to mention the always zest-giving orchestra of the inimitable Andrades.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Osbiny Club, Inc.
Formerly at 200 West 135th Street
But Now at 178 WEST 135th ST.,
has been informed that letters were mailed last week by an individual who is promoting a cabaret dance at Bamboo Inn on February 21st and pretending to be acting for Osbiny Club Inc.
WE WISH IT DISTINCTLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS PERSON'S ACTIONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED BY US AND THAT ANY INVITATION OR STATIONARY ON WHICH THE NAME OF OUR PRESIDENT, HARRY C. HENLEY, DOES NOT APPEAR IS FRAUDULENT AND SHOULD BE DISREGARDED.
This night, February 21st, has been chosen by this Club for its Annual Winter Prom and Breakfast Dance at New Star Casino for which invitations have been mailed. Reservations can be made now. By calling our Club Rooms, Harlem 8255 or Mr. James H. Abrams, Bergen 3577, Jersey City, N. J.
Friday, February 8, 1929
THE Social Rounders' Pre-Lenten
on last Friday evening was o
fair, which explains the magnificen
tihued colors of the evening gowns
As is the custom with these
increased the gayety of the ever
always zest-giving orchestra of the
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So many folks were there, but at a glance Raymond Tinsley, one of the magnificent males referred to above, the Joseph Draytons, E. J. Hatcher, Jack Jackson, Cecily Mann, Anthony Bagley, Jr., Joseph Hilliard and Raymond Butler and his queens were seen enjoying themselves as they were wont. The box holders were Hollaway Phillips, Maceo Newberry, Edith Nelson, Stothart, Mrs. Valentine, C. F. Boyce, Edward Appling, Hattie Walker, Molley Jones, Alice Dawson, Rubin Brown, Harold Jones, John Gaither, The Meteors Club, Daughters of N. Y. Sphinx Club, The Ariale Club, Ace of Clubs, Strollers Club, Mah Jong Club, Allen University Club, Loyal Men of the Thours, Non Noblis Solum, Morris Heights Club, Good Fellowship Club, College Station P. O. Club, Nightingale Club, N. A. A. C. P., PSi Sorority, Sons and Daughters of N. J.
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The Utility Club has announced its annual matinee dance for Lincoln's Birthday, Tuesday, February 12th at the Renaissance Casino. The unusual Utility crowd is expected and society will be out in full. The Utility has been in existence for a number of years and enjoys the respect of the community. Every Christmas it distributes baskets to the poor and during the year contributes to worthwhile charities.
The officers and members are as follows. Elizabeth Younger, president; Julia Fitzgerald, vice-president; Phiittus Walthall Joyce, secretary; Mrs. Clifford Myers, financial secretary; Estella Jarrott, treasurer; Mattie Bowe, Madeline Aldridge, Nan M. Brandon, Ruby Burke, Marguerite Conroy, Cora Conde, Roberta Crumpler, Marion DeWitt, Edna Davis, Elizabeth S. Dorsey, Marjorie Harris, Beatrice Lucas, Gertrude Mars Martin, Katherine Mars, Estelle Nathan, Mary L. Ross, Althea Spatches, Josephine Wetmore, Wilhemina Wright, Eula Whitley, Marcelina Yancey, Mae Barksdale Young.
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It was that delightful little Mrs. Adelaide Leonard's turn to entertain Las Estralles Club and believe me she did it to perfection with bridge which was supposed to be the main attraction, but as far as I am con-
ANNOUN
The Oshiny
Formerly at 200 W
But Now at 178 W
has been informed tha
THE MUSICIAN
The beautiful BERTILA LAMBERT, popular member of Harlem's elite society, who has opened and is in full charge of the new Bay Dress Shop, e at 2391 Seventh Avenue.
cerned the making away of the delicacies she had prepared proved of more interest. Everything to make an afternoon repast crowd out a dinner. The club members present were: Edith Milburn, Florence Battles, Roberta Crumpler, Julia Fitzgerald, Mattie Bowe, Estelle Johnstone and Maude Furguson. The invited guests were: Carrie Hay-
wood, Anna Askew, Violet Bacon Florence Norman, Marguerite Tompkins, Ollie Johnson, Mabel Walker, Ruth Handy, Ruth Hodges, Evelyn Batey, Clifford Meyers, Cella Dandridge, Cecile Anderson, Evelyn Moore, Aline Hudnell, Pearl Judah, Mamie Frazier, Mary Boyd, Anna Boyd, Lil-
IBERT, popular member of Har-
ed and is in full charge of the new
nth Avenue.
lian Paris, Nina Spencer and Margaret Morris of Philadelphia, who was Mrs. Leonard's house guest. Parties are not complete these days without "Crashers" and in this instance, Jesse Battles, Robert Crumpler, Walter Dandridge, Clifton Norman, Hasting Tompkins, George Furguson, William Holland, Emmett Fitzgerald and James Anderson were the "Crashers".
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Les Siece Club, Inc., originally the Semper Fidelis Maude H. Furguson, president; Iolanthe E. Sidney, vice president; Eva Williams, secretary; Deleceta Kenerly, Athaline Conick, Mayme Savage and Edith Delph--are planning a whoopee cabaret party for the benefit of their scholarship fund. This fund is offered to any worthy young woman graduate of high school or school of higher learning to pursue courses in either commerce, business or any profession. This club is also interested in all branches of philanthropy and figures prominently in the activities of the community.
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The Pi Delta Mu Sorority really "did it brown" when they welcomed the visiting delegates of the New York State Pedic Convention--Dr. Griffin of New York City, Dr. Maloney of Buffalo, Dr. Katherine M. Graves of Altoona, Pa., and Dr. Edith Moore of Syracuse-at the Venetian Tea Room, which was decorated in the Club colors of maroon and gold, on Tuesday evening, January 29th.
Dr. Alma Haskins Basileus, delivered the welcoming address. Close on to three hundred "welcomers" packed the Venetian, some of whom were: Doctors C. C. Pettit, E. W. Perkinson.
85 Years and Still Growing Young
Hamilton Lodge 710
Incorporated
GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
will hold their
61st Masquerade & Civic Ball
At MANHATTAN CASINO, 155th St. and 8th Ave.
Friday Evening February 15th, 1929
Music by John C. smith's Modern Dance Orchestra
Tickets and Boxes will be on sale at:
Palmer's Dry Cleaning Store, 200 W. 129th St. Tel. Morningside 7923;
H. C. Burton, 2310 7th Avenue, Tel. Audubon 8593;
S. C. Patterson, 109 West 137th Street, Apt. 10. Tel. Audubon 6066
GENERAL ADIMSSION — — — ONE DOLLAR
Boxes Seating 10 Persons $10.00 Loges Seating 6 Persons $5.00
THE UTILITY CLUB
Incorporated
MATINEE DANCE
LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, (Tuesday Feb. 12th) 1929
AT THE RENAISSANCE CASINO
138th STREET AND 7th AVENUE
MUSIC BY VERNON ANDRADE'S RENAISSANCE ORCHESTRA
Dancing from 2 to 7 P. M.
Admission 75 Cents — Boxes (seating 8) $2.00
Les Seize Club, Inc.
ORIGINALLY SEMPER FIDELIS
Invite you to a cabaret party
to be given in behalf of its scholarship fund
at SMALLS' PARADISE
2294 SEVENTH AVENUE
Admission — — — One Dollar
FEBRUARY
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MON.
Evening
Reservations may be had of Maude H. Ferguson, 227 West 139th Street,
Audubon 0899; Iolanthe E. Sidney, 163 W. 130th St Harlem 6276 and
Delceta Kenerly, 2424 Seventh Avenue. Edgecombe 0978.
Vera Campbell, Julia B. Johnson, V. T. Thomas, John A. Sampson, Emily Charlton, Charles Mayfield, Kelly Miller, John Usher, R. W. Griffin, Marcus Burrell, C. H. Marks, W. J. Carter, B. J. Foster, David Best, I. T. Donaldson, Doctors and Mesdames, J. W. Sampson, H. Worrell, J. E. Carter, L. E. Usher and J. H. Ravenell, together with a number of persons out of the profession.
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The boxes for the Howard-Lincoln basket-ball game on Lincoln's Birthday night are rapidly being reserved. Among some of the holders are: Dr. Leo Fitz Nearon, Dr. McClendon, Lester A. Walton, Arthur Taylor, Major Jackson, Mrs. Belle Wilson, William K. Saunders, Dr. A. A. Kellogg, the Osbiny Club and a new club--The Question Mark, which promises to be very mysterious until the time it launches its ship socially. There are still a few boxes available.
If you have been trying to see a person who attended either of the Universities, also persons numbered among the social elite of Harlem, you will find them at Rockland Palace on February 52th. Tuesday evening. The game promises more than the customary thrills to basket-ball lovers.
The preliminary brings together the Harlem and Brooklyn Branches of the Y. M. D.'s, which begins at 9:00 P. M. Then the big shots -Howard-vs.-Lincoln, with John C. Smith and his orchestra providing the after entertainment.
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A Social Tea was given in honor of the St. Emma's Almuni Club by the Louis A. Walkers of 52 Bradhurst Avenue on January 31st. Some of the guests were the Herbert Wilsons, John McCalvins, Clemintine Batchiller, who was to sail for her native home Havana, Cuba, Louis Curtis, the life of the party at the piano, Raymond Tinsley, H. Jefferson, W. Weech, F.
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Minor, F. Ranleison, Anthony Bagley, Jr., S. Bryan, vice-president and D. M. Canada, president.
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The last meeting of the E Pluribus Unum Club was held at the home of Mrs. Alma Fisher, 207 West 147th Street where a most enjoyable evening was spent. Further plans for the Club's dance on February 7th were discussed. The meeting adjourned after a delightful midnight luncheon was served by the hostess.
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The Meteors, Inc., after reorganizing for the ensuing year, are busy with plans for their next dance. At the last election the following officers were chosen: Charles O. Burton, president; Charles Callender, vice-president; Robert A. Gearda, secretary; Howard W. Ottley, treasurer and Lauriston Greene. The Board of Directors include Charles Button, C. Callender, Robert Gearda, Howard Ottley, and Messrs. Charles, Mills and Richardson.
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The members of the Globe Club celebrated their first anniversary with a dance at the Elks Imperial Hall, Saturday evening, with a large attendance of members of other clubs and their friends.
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The Polyhedron Bridge Club held their second meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Lula Lesesne on Thursday evening, January 29th.
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At a recent meeting of this club the following persons were elected as officers: Mrs. M. E. Kincaid, president; Angy Brown, vice-president, Mrs. Marian Wallace, secretary; Rosella Jenkins, assistant secretary, Lulu Lesesne, treasurer, and Florence Crenshaw, chaplain. The other members are: Arrie Chandler, Wilhemina Cox, Christine Alexander, Alma Baker and Eva Vaughan, the last two having been accepted as members at this meeting.
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At The Lafayette
The Lafayette Theatre scores another great triumph this week with the Vitaphone Talking Photo Plays and the spectacular comedy entertainers, "Butter-beans" and Susie with their musical comedy revue. "State Street Sadle", the latest all talkie film production, is a thrilling story o funderworld life. The characters are taken from life and their talking makes this screen play one of the most remarkable pictures to ever be shown.
In "State Street Sadie", Myrna Loy enacts the character of Isobel, the daughter of a policeman who has been shot down by a band of desperadoes. She determines to find the slayer, as does also Ralph Blake who has just returned from a trip to South America to find that his derelict twin brother is a suicide. These two work together and go through some of the most harrowing and thrilling experiences before running the murderers to earth.
Butterbeans and Susie's new revue is the fastest and funniest in which this famous pair have yet appeared and its presentation at the Lafayette Theatre this week gives that popular Seventh Avenue Theatre the greatest program that can be found in any theatre in the city. A cast of forty popular entertainers, a fast-stepping chorus and a red hot jazz band help Butterbeans and Susie make their revue a splendid entertainment.
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At The Alhambra
The Alhambra Theatre's aggressive policy is drawing excellent houses at the old Seventh Avenue and 126th Street house. The dramas, sandwiched in between the musical comedies following the photo plays are proving powerful magnets that the Harlem theatre public cannot resist. "The Wayward Son", the sketch for this week, is one of those heart touch-
ing plays that is apt to bring tears to the most hardened. The Alhambra Players, George Randol, Susie Sutton, Edna Harris, Barry Carter, Al Watts and Edna Young, play their respective roles exceedingly well. "Sweethearts On Parade" is the title of the musical comedy melange in which the fast stepping chorines, sixteen in number are seen to advantage. The comedy is cleverly handled by Billy Higgins, Johnny Lee Long, Amanda Randolph, Dewey Markham aided by several of the chorus malds.
At The Lincoln
This week, the Lincoln Theatre is offering a musical comedy revue entitled, "Nonsense of 1929". The cast includes among others, Blutch Malau, Baby Grice, J. W. Fox, Hattle Noel, "Happy" Coles, the clever team of Gant and Perkins and Arthur Allen with a nifty stepping chorus aggregation.
The dramatic sketch sandwiched in between the musical comedy, is called, "A Madman's Revenge", featuring Andrew Bishop with a supporting cast including Alonzo Jackson, Jessie Robinson, Charles Johnson, Hilda Perlino.
Gant and Perkins are a riot of comedy. This great team has never failed to triumph when they come to the big city and they are always sure of a royal welcome.
Death Claims Mrs. Burtt
The death of little Mrs. Elizabeth Burtt at her home, 2231 Grand Concourse, last Wednesday night, just a little before twelve, came as a terrible shock to her many friends. Ill just a few hours over four days, the rapidity with which the deadly winter disease snuffed out her life despite the heroic efforts o five physicians, was and is terrifying. Saturday evening she was in the best of spirits, apparently enjoying excellent health and then the blow, like lightening from a clear sky,
she was stricken Sunday by an attack of pneumonia that was to prove fatal.
of pneumonia that was to prove fatal. Mrs. Burtt was of Canadian birth, her home being Montreal, Canada, where she was born some twenty-five years ago. She became identified with the stage and appeared with Joe Sheftel's musical comedy revues. Then later she became a member of "Put And Take" and one or two vehicles the names of which we have forgotten. But the stage did not have that irresistable appeal for her it has had and will have for so many other girls. The life palled on her and she decided to give it up.
About seven years ago she and Bernard Burtt were married after a brief courtship and few couples lived happier or were more devoted to each other than during the seven years of their conubial life than Mr. and Mrs. Burtt. They had a lovely home, numerous pets and a host of friends in and out of the profession.
The funeral took place last Saturday morning in a Catholic Church just a stone's throw from where the couple lived. It was one of the largest and the floral offerings gave mute testimony of the high esteem the many friends of the little girl held for her. She was interred at Mount Hope Cemetery, New York.
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Alvin E. White of the Associated Negro Press was the guest speaker on the Negro Achievement Hour last Friday over WABC. Mr. White read a comprehensive paper on the history and activities of the Association. On the musical program were Carroll M. Boyd, pianist; Orlando H. Roberson, tenor, formerly of the Apex Club in Chicago and Francis Kairson, baritone, pupil of Harry Williams.
The Geraldyn Dismond Review of Events offered an announcement of the coming Negro History Week, the $500.000 conditional endowment of Talledega College, the desirability of the Westminster Apartments, the awards of the Women's Auxiliary of the Citizens' Welfare Council of Harlem, the features for future Hours, and the possibility of a direct hookup with WNAC of Boston, the Harry Belmore recital, the Fox Club's Dance, the New World Dance Recital, a character sketch of James Thomas Carter, by the courtesy of the Lincoln Secretarial School, and a story of Idle Wyle, Harlem's latest luncheonette retreat.
Next Friday the Negro Achievement Hour will present the New York Colored Glee Club in a program especially arranged by Prof. F. Eugene Mikell and on the following Friday, the 15th, Alice Dunbar Nelson, executive secretary of the American Interracial Peace Committee, will be the great speaker and the musical program will be under the auspices of the Clef Club.
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Trailing the Spotlight
A Brief for Mr. Whitney
THIS is a strange world. Last week I heaved a rock in the general direction of Mr. Salem T. Whitney's noble konk. Now I find myself rushing to defend him from the charge of an indignant correspondent.
Readers will doubtless recall a letter from Theda Williams which appeared opposite this column in last week's Tattler. "What is there to gain," Miss Williams asks, "in telling white people that pimps, pickpockets, prostitutes and degenerates of all sorts exist among Negroes?" The answer is, there is nothing to gain. Neither is there anything to lose, for white people already know that there is no dearth of criminals among us. Miss Williams continues, "The same thing is true of every other group, but do their playwrights advertise it? No!"
I insist, Yes! Any colored man with a quarter can go to the nearest movie theatre and see the corruption of Caucasian society portrayed with all the artistry white actors possess. "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," which gets my vote as the world's best motion picture, is the story of an unrepentant and successful gold-digger. "The Wedding March" shows the degeneracy of the European nobility while "The Docks of New York" is a riot of the animalism of low caste Americans. In "The Dragnet" the hero with the heart of gold is won by a woman who has been the mistress of a crook and "The Woman Disputed" shows a yes-woman being glorified by a whole nation.
Stepping up from the movies to the drama we see vice and degeneracy portrayed even more vividly than they are in the movies. The theme of "The Silver Cord" is the sublimated sexual love of a mother for her sons, the "Trial of Mary Dugan" is the ordeal and justification of a kept woman, "Broadway" is a tale of bootleggers' wars, "Chicago" plays up the contemporary craze for cheap notoriety in the limelight, "The Captive" unfolds the love of one lady for another, "Diamond Lil" gives us the inside dope on a harlot's house and "The Pleasure Man" is the story of one of those people.
I know it is absurd to compare the efforts of our 8-ball show builders with the finished work of competent white playwrights, but since I've stooped to bathos I might as well descend to sacrilege and drag in the classics. The meat of "Macbeth" is the bloody conscience of a man and his wife who murdered their king while he was a guest in their house and asleep. "Tartuffe" is the portrait of a hypocrite, an aura of incest hovers about "Ghosts" and pervades "The Cenci," and Dr. Freud intimates that the protagonist of "Hamlet" was in love with his mother and jealous of his uncle who won her. "Oedipus Rex," perhaps the most poignant tragedy of all time, relates the woes of a man who killed his father and married his mother and begot children by her. Of such stuff white dramatists have woven their plays since the dawn of drama.
In building up her case Miss Williams puts me on the stand as a witness against Mr. Whitney. She says, "I believe that Mr. Theophilus Lewis, your theatrical reviewer, once said the theatre is to serve two purposes. The first is to show the advancement of a people and the second is to reflect their defects." I don't think I ever said that. If I did say it I wasn't sober at the time.
The function of the theatre, first, last and all the time, is to furnish entertainment. On rare occasions its entertainment may rise to the height of exaltation. But exaltation is nothing more nor less han a blend of piognancy and ecstasy. One feels exalted when reading the Ode to A Grecian Urn, looking at a portrait by Reynolds or when listening to Schubert's "Serenade." None of these specimens of sensuous beauty shows the advancement of anything. Neither does a play like "Othello" or "The Way of the World."
"Deep Harlem was and is alright for Harlem and Negro audiences," argues Miss Williams, "but not for white people." Please, Miss Williams, don't put that out. If it is alright for me to see plays like "The Werewolf" why isn't it alright for white folks to see plays like "Lulu Belle"? Or shows like "Deep Harlem"?
No, Mr. Whitney is not a Judas to his race because he presented various types of vicious and abnormal Negroes in "Deep Harlem." What we ought to hang him for is making a botch of the show.
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The image shows a person in a white suit with a belt, striking a dramatic pose with their hands raised and fingers spread. The background is plain white.
VICTORIA SPIVEY, famous "Blues" singer and phonograph record artist, who plays the role of "Missy" in King Vidor's new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production "Hallelujah". Incidentally she sings some of her famous phonograph hits in the sound sequences.
Friday, February 8, 1929
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Mrs. Ida Anderson, nationally known theatrical star was suddenly taken ill Monday morning and all rehearsals of her company, "Pay Day", were called off. Mrs. Anderson was to have opened there this coming Monday. The opening now will be postponed until such time the popular little dramatic star is able to take her place again at the head of the company.
VICTORIA SPIVEY, famous "Bord artist, who plays the role of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production sings some of her famous phonogr
Billy Mitchell's "Spilling the Beans" musical comedy tab is at the Orpheum Theatre, Newark, N. J., this week. Moss and Fry are being featured in the 100 per cent all-talkie photo play, "Thirty Years Later".
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Charles H. Doyle is the elevator boy in one of the road shows of "The Trial of Mary Dugan", now playing at the Shubert Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri. This is the second week of the vehicle's engagement at this house.
From Atlantic City came a bunch of roses for Orlando H. Roberson and Carrol M. Boyd, who sang on the Achievement Hour last Friday. The letter was signed by the W. P. G. Fans with the request that they be on every Friday. I agree with them, they really can play and sing. What Soul!
Blues" singer and phonograph rec- of "Missy" in King Vidor's new on "Hallelujah". Incidentally she graph hits in the sound sequences.
The second edition of Lew Leslie's "Black Birds" opened at the Garrick Theatre, Philadelphia last Thursday night week (Jan. 31st). The "Birds" played to a packed house and scored a signal triumph. Harriet Calloway, "Hamtree" Harrington, Emmett Anthony, B. B. Joyner, Jessica Zackery. Clarence Foster, S. H. Dudley, Jr., the team of Worthy and Thompson and Cecile Mack's "Black Birds" choir and Will Vodery's Plantation Orchestra.
Sandy Burns and Sam Russell and their musical comedy company are at the Pearl Theatre of Philadelphia, which is advertised as their last week. The boys are to fill a California engagement after this week.
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At Gibson's Standard Theatre this week, is the musical comedy vehicle, "Runnin' Wild" with a snappy aggregation of thirty-five players.
血 血 血
The "Jazzbo Regiment" is playing the week at Gibson's Theatre, Philadelphia with a company consisting of fifty players including Gertrude Saunders, John Mason, Pearl McCormack, Columbus Jackson, Bertha Roe, Chappelle and Stinnette and a high brown beauty dancing ensemble.
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The "Sidewalks of D. C." is the name of the new vehicle now playing at the Howard Theatre, Washington, D. C. Shelton Brooks is the featured entertainer with Charles Ray, Gallie De Gason and Putney Dandridge in the supporting cast.
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Eddie Lemons and his "Dashin' Dinah" players featuring Olive Lopez are at the Koppin Theatre, Detroit Michigan, this week.
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At the Walker Theatre, Indianapolis, Indiana, John Henderson is trying out his hand at producing. He is presenting "Brown Gal" featuring Alice Gorgas, "Dot" Walker, Baby Lee Scruggs, the team of Lloyd and Hunt and Irene Scruggs.
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George Dewey Washington and Gus Edwards' "Song Revue" with forty singers are at the Attucks Theatre, Norfolk, Virginia, this week.
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Oh boy and to think that Tony Langston is again featuring theatrical news for a jig-walk weekly. Yep; Tony's pounding a typewriter for a Detroit publication called the "Owl". Well, Tony is sure in his natural environment and the Owl is certainly emblematic of his activities.
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The "Jigfield Follies" with Cliff Ross, Cunnie Conners, Tim Owsley, Mildred Harris, Pearl and Jones, Kid Brown and Walker and Herron are playing the week at the Booker T. Washington Theatre of St. Louis, Mo.
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The Anita Bush Stock Company is playing a fifth week at the Royal Theatre (formerly the old Miner's Burlesque House on the Bowery, New York). The cast includes George Alexander, Princess Helena, "Happy" Holmes, Helen Lee, and the team of Leonard and Cutout in addition to sixteen chorines.
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Due to an over sight in writing up Smalls' Paradise Revue last week, we unintentionally omitted Maude Woodson's name. Miss Woodson has been with the Edwin Small's night-club enterprizes for a good many years. In point of service she and the popular "Dixie" Bonds are close rivals. Both have been with the ever smiling genial promoter of amusements for so long that when we think of one we think of all three of them. And here's hoping that they'll always be the trinity of mid-night pleasantry.
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Rumor has it that Ralph Cooper and Eddie Rector will be featured in a $35,000 musical comedy production in a Broadway stand sometime in the very near future.
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"Harlem" which at first was named "Black Belt" opened somewhere out in the suburbs last Monday. The drama of Negro life in the big city is to be presented at a Broadway Theatre in a week or so if the production stands up as expected and hoped.
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Jack and Ethel, dancers de-luxe, are with the Ella B. Moore's company. They are at the Palace Theatre, Dayton, Ohio, this week and open at the Koppin Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, Monday, February 11th. Then follows an engagement at the Globe Theatre, February 18th.
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The ambitious move of the Morgan College Dramatic Club, who are to come to New York to appear in a program of three one-act plays by prizewinning Negro authors, is attracting much attention and comment.
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Arthur A. Schomburg will talk on some of his experiences in Digging Up the Negro's Past at the 135th Street Branch of the Public Library, Friday.
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A new one—to be served at a formal dinner where folks wear dinner jackets, etc.—Pork chops, and the regular garnishments; coffee served from a coffee pot—not perculator—and the said coffee pot to rest in a plate. Never to forget the centerpiece of flowers. Seeing a certain movie gave me the idea.
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From Lady Nicotine's Mail Pouch
My foreign mail is increasing and for your entertainment I will permit you to share two interesting letters one by W. H. Berry, who is with the Harmony Kings in London, and the other from Ernest Hemby, tenor, who is studying in Milan: My dear Friend:
Many thanks to you and your staff on the promptness of sending the Tattler each and every week. It is indeed with pleasure that I enclose the subscription fee. I enjoy immensely your special society columns and read them over time and again, out of which I get a kick, and sometimes the information or the whereabouts of some of my friends there in New York.
Well, the recent holiday activities are now ended and every one in the profession who has been favored with a contract is again back of the foot-legits doing his or her turn. The holiday season over here was indeed a merry one to many, while to others rather a sad one. This last statement applies to me. Unfortunately just before Christmas, December 11th to be exact, my father passed away in Kansas City. It was indeed a blow to me. However, we made the best of things.
One of the smartest pre-holiday dinner parties was staged at the beautiful Criterion Restaurant in Piccadilly Circus on December 2nd by George H. Dosher of the Harmony Kings and Jimmy Ferguson of the Virginia. Promptly at 10:30 P. M., the guests were seated while the orchestra peeled forth soft, enchanting music. A seven course dinner was served ala Francaise and champagne flowed like water. Among the guests were Lee Gladson who was a popular member of Show Boat, and an honored guest, Miss Mann from Paris, Hazel Sheppard, Lois Parwer, Hilda Rogers, Rosalind Jackson, the Ivan H. Brownings, E. Greenlee, T. Drayton, John Payne, Whitaker and W. H. Berry. And as the noted poet of color says, "Dar wasn't no use of talkin'; we jus' had one scrumptious time"!
Kindly remember me through your columns to all my friends in and out of the profession.
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May I close with,
"The message that I send you, in simple words and few--
May all success attend you in every thing you do."
Sincerely,
W. H. BERRY,
Four Harmony Kings.
2 Via Parini, Milano.
Dear Mrs. Dismond:
After the many occasions of the Thanksgiving and Christmas sessions, you are, perhaps, assorting your many good wishes from friends, reflecting happily upon your work of the past year or sketching mentally your plans for the yet infant Anno. Many thanks for the kind thoughts in your weekly and over the air. I am now in the land of Spaghetti and Il Duce.
Through the kindness of another struggling student here, the Tattler has kept me informed weekly for I just received my first mail from the States this week. I could not have seen more of the game and dear old Alma Mater if I had been there in person. As you know, one must imbibe freely during feast days and I am not at all fanatical against certain ales.
I have started in for serious work and will be here in Milano for some time. There are two other struggling students of Color here and between the three we speak Italian well. Miss Yarborough is setting for a distinguished painter here and I am trying to get her to send some news to you. However, I hope very soon to get her to at least send a picture.
With so many friends planning to come over this summer, there is no cause for any of us to be lonesome during the few more months of winter. I hope to see you in passing, for after all Europe and the world is very small. Had a very pleasant stay in Paris with Countee and Yolande Cullen. Best wishes for the New Year. Sincerely. Another struggling student in Europe ERNEST HEMBY.
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CHINA CUP
A frail china cup- Pale gold tea- Such dainty things Are not for me. You gave me love Too fragile to hold- My course fingers shattered The ching and gold.
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THE contributor of the above piece of poetry is a dear little school teacher out in Jersey City. She kindly, but shyly permitted me to use it, for which I am grateful. I have more which I shall use very soon. Thanks, Teacher.
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And while on the subject of poetry some of our readers have sent in lovely pieces for which we are grateful, and as space permits, those who have been so kind may see same in print. Among the recent contributors are Raymond E. Wilkerson of Bronxville and Naomi Critchett. Many, many thanks.
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Well now! Somebody wants to set Henry Moore of "Strivers' Row" straight—just like this: That he had better get himself another girl for a certain party answering to the name of Arnold Roche has taken his flame. 'Tis a tough break, buddy.
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And still they are raving about Paul Meeres. One lonesome heart asks us this question: "What chance has a girl in Harlem when the handsome Paul is seen in such company as Eva Tanguay, Fannie Ward, Ann Pennington and Francis Williams?" We don't know. But I'd sort of like to know myself.
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But there is somewhat of an answer to that question. With all the beauty shops along Harlem's Gay Way-Seventh Avenue--you can get a break. I know, for I am a frequent visitor to one of them. Always on the lookout for an improvement. Maybe I'll get a break. (Maybe.)
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Last summer the patrons of Small's Paradise couldn't park their automobiles anywhere near 135th Street because of the monopoly of space by the musician's buses. But times have changed, so I am told, for Bobby Johnson's car is the only one to take up space now. Good work, Bobby. For you know it takes more than air to keep the most homely sort of struggle buggy. * * *
A reader of this paper wants to know just what has happened to Lillian Ray, the dimpled miss of the Grill. He misses her so.
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He also wants to know why Miss Lillian doesn't go on the stage, as-
J.
serting that she has that thing called personality plus, and a voice like an angel. * * *
Now. We have more information advanced to one answering to the name of I. Reed Seemingly he wanted to know the meaning of "Tush Hawk". Bus, Bush and Boust give him this to ponder upon. "The only way to know is to become one." And so he did.
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But later on, one of the trio decided that the meaning of "Tush Hawk" is "Daddy". * * *
That's Greek to me for I was of the opinion that what the folks call "Tush Hawk" really is Tusk Hog. And only one who has been around the perk
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producing animals would really know. I happen to know. A tusk hog is a bad animal, usually an animal from whence comes bacon, chitterlings, pork chops, and all the other sweet meats so dear to a number of us, bearing sharp tusks that he uses in defence or offence. And a lot of folks around here think they are "tusk hogs". I have to smile.
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Bush and Boust, careful now. East Camden is not West Philadelphia.
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Louis Cole is reported to be hobnobbing with Royalty. (Why not?) But the lass he was sporting had such gorgeous, large eyes, smooth skin and all the other attributes of feminine charm. Keep picking the prizes, Louis. You have a rooter.
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A certain young lady who said her name was "Kinnard" attended the Bledsoe recital was so beautiful that an au fait dawnee producah just simply couldn't wait for her to powder her face in order to be introduced to her. I know a certain lady who has all the flowers she and everybody else in Harlem can use. But that didn't stop a certain sugar daddy from traveling to one of the swellest shops downtown
to procure two choice orchids for her coat. Some folks have all the breaks.
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Chicago! Chicago! That toddling town! Is it really so, George? Someone back home is worried about that.
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I had the pleasure of meeting the adorable Horace Scott's twin—Lenore
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John and Mabel had a fight.
It was on last Monday night;
He hit her with all his might.
She faw down and go boom!
Mabel was angry as could be;
Was so mad she couldn't see;
Hit him with a brick -Oh, Gee!
John faw down and go boom!
Surprises come to all who live.
John to Mabel one did give;
Made her look just like a seive.
She faw down and go boom!
—(Six feet under)
RUMMAGE SALE
First someone tells Henry Moore to get another girl, now someone else tells us that he is getting a break with the ladies, but that he had better not let Elsie find the party.
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Hank was seen in the Rose Bud looking a bit more cheerful. The old saying is "Time heals each wound."
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Roscoe, we are glad to have you back, but we are wondering if a certain waitress had anything to do with your speedy recovery.
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Do orders from headquarters keep Ruth of the Rose Bud away from the basketball games.
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And to continue the limericks this week, from the beautiful Ann.
There was an old lady from Guam. Who said, "Since the water's so calm, I shall swim for a lark". She met up with a shark. Now, let's sing the Twenty-third psalm.
II.
A wise old bird is the pelican. His beak holds more than his belican; He can take in his beak. Enough to last for a week. I'll be darned if I see how the helican?
III.
An epicure dining at Carewe.
Found quite a large mouse in his stew.
Said the waiter, "Don't shout.
And wave it about.
Or the rest will be wanting one too."
IV.
A Chicago beef packer named Young.
One day, when his nerves were unstrung.
Put his wife's ma, unseen.
Into a packing machine.
Canned her and labelled her "tongue".
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"She was only an Apex Agent", said he, as he galloped away on his trusty steed. Hee! Hee!
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We are sorry to learn of Thelma Yancey's illness. Hurry, little Thelma, and get well!
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I maintain that you can't keep a good woman down. That adorable young lady named Bertha Lambert, as early as now will show "Milady" what spring calls for in the line of millinery, gowus, undies and those things which I wish I did not have to wear hosiery.
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A SHORT STORY
She was young, slim and bedimplet ---a tantalizing morsel of brownskin loveliness. She had come to the Big City to sow her wilder oats. I say wilder because she was not a virgin and no Harlem sheik would ever boast of having given her her first drink.
She soon became the darling of those men fast approaching middle age who must leave no stone unturned to prove to their wives and the world at large that they are still active and desirable. No wild party was a success without her. No office that pulled down its shades and served Gordon water was quite the thing unless she was numbered among those present. At every wild party, she was the wildest. She could be seen doing her stuff in every Harlem speakeasy. She became notorious over night.
Her zenith was reached when an aristocratic Nordic lady, about to be come a mother, had her shadowed as a suspect in an alienation suit. Her decline began when the au faits effected a reconciliation and she missed the bucks she had hoped to make out of testifying in favor of the highest bidder. But the complete fall came when, after transferring her affections to a producer of color, she made her debut on Broadway and was a complete washout.
And now her brand of entertainment is without demand.
There's a moral in this; "Never let your hips get stiff."
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CLUB HARLEM HARLEM~NIGHT~LIFE CONNIES' INN SMALLS' PARADISE THE ROSEBUD BAMBOO INN
T has long been said that after seeing Naples, one could die. That was long before there was a Harlem to visit. So the old order changeth and instead, comes the dictum, see Harlem, visit its night clubs and live! And you really haven't lived until you go into one or these clubs. How many night clubs are there? More than that, if you ask me, but anyone can tell you which are the liveliest. Get around 135th Street and Seventh Avenue and the first thing that strikes your eye is the sign, "Small's Paradise". Flashing lights invite you in and down the stairs you go. Of course, many still prefer the old fashioned idea of going up for happiness, but in these days conditions are reversed. That used to be quite the style, but going down has the note now.
Mary Jane
And how she sings 'em! They used to say "Chirp 'em, Gertie," but now it's "Bawl 'em, Bea," and when BEA FOOTE bawls 'em, down in Smalls' Paralise, believe me, they stay bawled.
Friday, February 8, 1929
T has long been said that after
was long before there was a
changeth and instead, comes the
clubs and live! And you really h
these clubs. How many night o
you ask me, but anyone can te
around 135th Street and Seventh
your eye is the sign, "Small's F
in and down the stairs you go.
fashioned idea of going up for ha
are reversed. That used to be
the note now.
And how she sings 'em! They us
now it's "Bawl 'em, Bea," and
down in Smalls' Paralise, belie
Alright, let's get back. Downstairs, music, lights and all that goes to make marry. In the center of the dance floor, a live bunch of girls going through a hot dance number that would enliven any occasion. They are pretty girls. too. And can they all dance?
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Well, rather.
Eight girls comprise Small's chorus. They are Mable Nichols; Carmen Lopez; Violet Fisher; Eva Bradley Dorothy Turner; Peggy Sheppard; Estella Finley; Ollie Schoonmaker.
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but the success of the revue depends upon them. They are from the theatres and all have had some training. Leonard Harper, Harlem's greatest revue producer, is in charge of the dancers and he put on from four to six shows yearly. That is an indication of how much extra work the girls do.
In the current revue, the chorus has five numbers. The high spots being reached in the "Aeroplane" number, the "Chinese" number and the "Wawa" number, an imitation of the famous Johnny Hudgins of "Blackbirds" fame.
More of these young ladies will be told from time to time.
From Small's to the "Club Harlem" over on Lenox Avenue isn't much of a jump. And you must see "Club Harlem." Here is the famous African room which caused so much talk. Like Small's, "Club Hatlem" has its chorus of stepping beauties who live up to the modern cry for speed and pep. And if there is anything they have more than speed and pep, it is some more speed and pep. Here is a Harlem night club with a Breadway atmosphere.
The girls who set the dizzy pace over at the Club Harlem are Hazel Miles; Peggy Morris; Aurelia Hallback; Helen Powell; Virginia Wheeler and Lindy Garrett. You may know some of them.
Friinstance, remember way back when there was the famous marathon dance at Manhattan Casino? Well, Aurelia Hallback was in it and if memory serves me no dirty tricks, she was the charming bride—was that a sensation? You remember the truck ride dance to the Municipal Building? And the jazz wedding march? Ho, hum!
Then there is Lindy Garrett, a hard worker who was graduated from the ranks of the Lafayette chorus, worked a while at Small's and then went over to Martin's Inn," where the old "Capitol Palace" used to be. She is a good dancer and a popular member of the cast over at "Club Harlem."
The whole bunch is keyed up to a red hot pitch and they set the pace for the rest of the show. The principals, oh well, everybody knows them, but let's talk about the little girls who furnish the main spring. Then we are hitting. We'll follow
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Connie's Inn." down on the Avenue by the Lafayete is really one of the places in Harlem. Unless you visit this place you haven't touched Harlem. Connie's has its own peppy, snappy chorines who are a treat for the tired business man's weary eyes. They will be talked about too.
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The "Cotton Club" has its own particular group and furnishes some great entertainment. As in the other places there is always the dazzling chorus the zippy numbers, contagious songs, 'neverything all calculated to make you forget everything but the object of your visit.
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Over on Fifth Avenue, there is the "Sugar Cane Club." What a name! It is an indication of what the club's. Sweet no end. And girl ju t like that. They too, will come in for their share of talk gossip, or what have you.
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Then there is "Barron's Exclusive Club." My, my, my.! The mere mention of this name conjures up things! Been reading the current stories on
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Mistah Texas Rickard? Well, "Barron's" is mentioned more than once in connection with the promotion of the memorable fight between Johnson and Jeffries. What a comparison—chorus girls and Jack Johnson. Form meant everything to both of them, and when the old form was gone—you know of the rest. Jack may have dropped some of his style and grace, but the ladies of the chorus at "Barron's" maintain theirs. Going through their numbers, they look the part of the perfectly trained dancers they are. We'll come to them later.
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Hitting on the major night clubs, we may have mised some of the smaller ones, but I promise you, I'll unearth some hot entertainment around here, mising none and telling you who furnishes the peep.
What's this about Louis Cole's being married to a "princess of the blood?"
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I'm somewhat slow to get anything, hence the meaning or rather the inference of Cora Green's song "I've got my old sweetie back again," just reached me.
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Ee and anon members of the other group enter the fistic life of
dark skinned exponents of the manly art of scrambled cars
for the sole purpose of exploitation, Budding young ring stars are
tora thai Under the manage-
ment of Issy Einstein or some
other euphonic title, “Big
Shots’ will be secured, and
the contract that reposes in the
offices of the State Boxing
Commission calling for sixty-
six and two-thirds per cent of
all purses to go to the athicte,
will be lived up to religiously
—the usual private agreement
calling for fifty per cent of the
lad’s carnings is brought to
light around about his fifth
professional cngagement.
Frank Brandt, well known
Harlem politician and a hale
fellow well met if we know any-
thing at all about picking
ponies, through the efforts of
Herbert Beckford, trainer of
Canada Lee, ‘Snowflakes’ Wright,
Willy Makel, Bobby Risdon, and
other satillites of the roped
other satellites of the roped
as the mentor and guiding angel
of one “Al Smith” (not our for-
mer Governor),—but a real
pocket edition of Tiger Payne
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scaling but 116 pounds. One asks the pertinent query that, anyone
would be capable of managing a potential champion,—so why the Blah-
Blah over the hero of this discourse?
All Is Not Gold That—Etc.
Bex has no assurance that this embryonic champ will live up
to all of the nice things we herewith reduce to printers’ ink, or the
whispered eulogies bestowed upon this worthy by our esteemed col-
league Herbie Beckford. In plain language he’s taking 4 gamble, and
figures to put out plenty before “Little Suggs” arrives at station easy
living. With a song in his heart and a cherry word for everyone, Frank
Brandt, who never has posed as a millionaire, goes about this task of
taking it on the ‘Nut’ as they say in select sport circles for a few
centuries until ‘Smitty’ has learnt all Beckie has to tell him. Willy
Makel, Don Petrone, Harvey, the old Frawley Law terror who held his
own with Bert Keyes, Duffy, Leach Cross, and other hard fisted
gentry, tell about the same story on Frank Brandt—a friend of the
boxer who is on the level at all times, and who knows neither pedigree,
creed, or color. For the well known sportsman and politician, we sin-
cerely hope he'll get a break with clever Al Smith.
Al Brown. Disciple O° Sock
AX BROWN, towering American bantamweight, who was recently
crowned World's Champion by the National Boxing Association,
created quite a sensation in Paris last week, according to A. P. dis-
patches.
Fighting against Timer Humery, at one time Featherweight King
of all France, Al swung that devastating right hook of his to Humery’s
chin and it was all over in five seconds. The fight took place in the
spacious Crique De Paris. where Joe Jeanette and Sam McVea close to
two decades ago, went 30 savage rounds to a draw,—their memorable
49 round finish fight took place at the Buffalo Coliseum of Paris.
What a sight this six foot Panamanian who now makes his home
in the U. S. A. must have provided the volitile Frenchman with their
beautiful companions as he put tue ‘Coup De Grace’ to a former cham-
pion.
Always a showman of a high order, Brown must have carried the
packed house with his charming manners, perpetual smile, ... and that
lethal wallop he carries in either hand. It has been claimed by a
number of friendly commentators that Brown dissiaptes. Well what
of it? Show mea real honest to goodness red-blooded man that doesn't.
What Al Brown realiy does is to leave fair weather friends, bright
lights, primrose paths, and what not,—high and dry after he has
signed a contract to go in there and fight. Never once has he failed to
keep faith with the public that makes possible the huge purses first
class boxers receive today. He enters the twenty-four foot roped en-
closure trained as faithfully as human hands can make one, and re-
gardless who his opponent is, there’s no stalling when Al Brown's is in
the opposite corner. He ought to become as popular with the French.
boulavardies as was the late lamented Sam McVez of Oxnard, Califor-
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Wiggins the Winner!
Edgar Wiggins, one of the best
pocket billlardist ever developed in
Y. M. C. A. circles went out of his
element last Saturday night. De-
feating S. Fair, self styled “master”
as ‘Wiggic’ states in his letter to
the tune of 100-48. Fair invited him
to come out of the “Y¥" and go
across the street where wagering Is
the order of the day. The “Chica-
ko Kid" Heked brother Fair quite
vonvineingly, he states, thereby en-
riching the family coffers some
twenty American banknotes in the
process—well fellers,—boys will be
doys, and old man experience is a
mighty high priced instructor.
Oscar Bernard Feather-
weight Champion
Oscar Bernard, featherweight cham-
pion of the 369th Infantry of the Na-
tional Guard ranks, is out with a
challenge to any boxer his weight in
the world. Barnard, before coming
te the States, won the bantamweight
title of Pannma, being a native of
Panama City. While on the Isthmus
he battles Santiago Zorilla, who is
scheduled to clash with Joe Sangor.
In his Guard battles he has met such
good ones as Danny ‘Terris, Jackie
Cohen, Eddie Reilly, Ray Donohue.
Yony Riviera and others. We easily
makes 126 pounds and works out daily
at the New Garden gym in 125th Strect.
“Snowflakes” Heeds Clever
“Snowflakes” Wright, sensational
Pacifie Coast warrior who has ratsed
merry ned with all of his eastern op-
ponents, is training seriously for his
next show under the able guidance
of Panama Joe Gans—the wrecker of
champions, Gans is drilling “Snow”
te stop jumping when he Ieaps in with
these powerful sleep producers of his.
and also to shorten his right hand
punches to body and head. Wright is
aun apt student, and if he can take in
only a part of the canny advice Pan-
amaoshoots his way, he'll preve more
than a stumbling block for the present
day crop of 160 pounders.
IIe fights in a week against some
high class oponent at one of the big
elubs—-watch these columns for news
of him.
Y. M,C. A. Court Tilt
In what should result in one
of the best tilts of the current
season, the Carlton elvenue
Yo. oM. C. A. Branch of
Brooklyn, meet the West 135th
Strect Branch basketball five in
the preliminary to the Lincoln-
Howard classic at Rockland
Palace February 12th. Last De-
cember the Carlton courtcers
trounced the Harlem outfit by a
solitary point. TVotta struggle
this will be.
Bub Hewlette Discusses
Dudley
“Say Al—-it's pitiful to see Harry
Dudley being kicked around like he
is these days when I recall his great
stands against Paul Doyle, Harry Mar-
tone, Sammy Baker, and other first
flighters of a few seasons back.” It
was Bub Tewielte, the old boy him-
self discussing fight topics with us
while Erich Eagenlacher, the master-
ly German billiardist clicked off car-
oms at ‘Ernest Hutchinson's palatial
recreation room last Friday night.
That knockout sustained at the hands
of Jack Thompson by Dudley, onght
to make him realize it’s high time he
was putting the old mittens in the
moth balls for all time—listen to rea-
son - Farry. “
Renaissance Five Retains Worlds
° :
Championship
Play Yonkers Whirlwinds Next Sunday Night
Chicago.—T'wo basketball teams, was inserted for the second half. Savo
one with a great past, and the other ran its lead up to 33 to 25 with nin
with a great future, met here Thurs- minutes to play in the second hal
day night at the Savoy Ballroom to Then Eyre Saitch broke loose, scorin
Play for the world's colored champion- three baskets in rapid succession to b
ship. They were the Renaissance Mig followed with another by Ricks, the
Five of New York and the Savoy Big one by Saunders, the center.
Five of this city. Renaissance won, 338 From that time on, it was a matte
to 35, after one of the most thrilling of keeping the bali from the Savo.
and heartbreaking contests the fans of tossers so the second ticked away
this man’s town have ever witnessed. Anderson, Savoy guard, stole in fo
The New Yorkers stopped off in another ringer, running the Savo
Chicago after having dropped a brace score up to 35, and Ricks with anothe
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LEIVIS COATES, rival captain
of Howard University five, who
is confident of victory against
traditional rivals.
of games to Fort Wayne of the Ameri-
can League on Monday and Tuesday
nights. On Tuesday night when the
Renaissance were losing to the league-
leading Hoosiers 34 to 20, the Savey
Big) Five whieh had conquered — the
fourth-place Chicago Bruins 29-21 ear-
lier in the season. drepped a hot one
to the Bruins 82-28, the Druin) mar-
gin oof vietory being acecamplished
through their greater suecess at the
free throw line.
Wednesday night the Bruins and
Renaissance met and hundreds of col-
ored fans mixed with the thousands
who turned out to see the colored
ehampions in an effort to compare
their ability with the Savoys, After
starting off like a whirlwind, the col-
ored champions seemed to fold up
and the Bruins took them into camp.
42 to 28. by ten points more than they
were able to beat the Savoys. Owing
to a fleod of betting money which
Bruin backers are said to have sent
out between halves when the Renais-
sanee team owas leading. the defeat
left a bad taste in the mouths of the
fans who were jimcrowed in the pavil-
ion of George Halas, the Bruin boss.
As a consequence, the Harlem players
ran onto the Savoy floor hnrsday
night in the midst of mingled cheers
and boos. THe strain of their tough
schedule seemed to tell on them and
the prediction was freely made that
if they played no better against the
Savoys than they did ‘against the
Bruins, their cake was alt dough.
The first half started off with a
rush, Savoy scoring first, to be quick-
ly followed with one slung in by Pappy
Ricks. ¥rom the first few seconds of
play down to the end of the first half
the lead alternated from one team
0 another, the half coming to a close
with Savoy out in front, 17 to 16.
Watson, Savoy forward, and star of
the game, had made cight of those
voints with field goals. Two minutes
efore the half was over, he wag in-
jured and had to be taken out of
he game. The loss of their star
seemed to dishearten the Savoy men.
Renaissance had started out with
‘ats Jenkins on the sidelines, but he
was inserted for the second half. Savoy
ran its lead up to 33 to 25 with nine
minutes to play in the second half.
Then Eyre Saitch broke loose, scoring
three baskets in rapid succession to be
followed with another by Ricks, then
one by Saunders, the center.
From that time on, it was a matter
of keeping the bali from the Savoy
tossers so the second ticked away.
Anderson, Savoy guard, stole in for
another ringer, running the Savoy
score up to 35, and Ricks with another
field goal and Saitch with one from
the free throw line sewed the game
up.
Last Sunday night in a bangup
game against the Hudson Leaguers,
the “Rens” won by a smore of 47-37
freezing the ball in the last three min-
utes of play. The Metro Diamonds
lost a great preliminary game to the
Chicago Defenders (22121).
For next Sunday's attraction the
“Rens” offer the Yonkers Whirlwinds,
one of the crack State outfits who are
primed (to sealp the colored wizards
on their home court.
Canada Lee Takes Rest
Canada Lee, contender for — the
World's) Welterweight ‘Title, broke
training last week for the first time in
three months, Hlis trainer Werbie
Keckford ordered him to hie away to
the quietude of the hills,—and like the
obedient boxer he is, Canada took to
the Hills—and how. But in a more
sober strain, the former Salem Cres-
cent ace is fast turning out to be the
best combination of boxer fighter we
have in the racket and that goes for
everybody in or out of town regard-
less of their press agented records.
AL Settles Makes Good
The “Shick of the fight racket.
Handsome <Al Settles, pride of New
Jersey, made good last week at the
Providence Coliseum. Fighting the
semi-windup to Tiger) Jack Payne
against tough Al Cerutti, the likeable
youngster scorcd a knoekout, and made
himself solid with his two managers,
viz: Leo PL Flynn, and Mrs. May Set-
tles—his charming better half.
Few fighters possess the courage Al
Settles convineed us he has. Sick only
two days before the mateh with a
severe attack of the ‘Flu’. he- still
climbed through the ropes and scored
a kayo—the gang is tickled pink over
your win under such trying circum-
stances Al. We publish an account of
Settles’ fight printed in the “Evening
Bulletin" of Providence:
Y. W. C. A. Victorious Over
Gibralters
On the ¥. W. CG. A. court. Friday
ovening, February 1, the speedy Y¥. W.
c. A. girls basketball team. coached
this season by Charles Major, Olympic
track star, defeated the sturdy team
of the Gibralters in the most sensation-
al girls game of the season. Through-
out the game the victors were in the
lead with a final seore of 14-11.
The star player and high scorer
of the game was Lolita Mayers with
S points to her eredit.
The lineup was as follews:
Y. Ww. cG A. (14)
Facey. r. f. 2
Branch, Lf. 1
Mayers, c¢. *
Colwell, r.g. 1
Thompsen, lg. 0
GIRRALTEMRS )11)
Mason, r.f. 1
Swails. 1. 0
Dobson, c. 1
Beavers, r.g. 4
Eliason, Lg. 5
Substitutes:—-¥. W. C. A., Thomp-
son, Outram. Gibralters:—Baker.
Referee :—Norriss.
- This game was played under the
auspices of the Girls Cosmopolitan
League of the community.
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Aggie, Jane and Sue took Bill's car which was parked in front of his home and went to Atlantic City, as Aggie is a first class chauffeur. Bill vowed vengeance as soon as they came back. Upon their return, he looked his car over, everything was O. K., he shook hands with th girls, smiled and made up.
Mrs. Chlorice Brown Garrett of New York City and Asbury Park, N. J., is in the city, a guest of Mrs. Eflic Richardson Jordan, who is showing her a royal time.
Since "uncle Sugar" Randolph has been assigned to the City Hall, we think he can cause the Atlantic City duke to be ousted from the life of the sweet Twentieth Street "Mommer."
Eloise is evidently trying to buy interests in The Woolworth Building or some Wall Street brokerage concern. New York bound. Hamtree Harrington of "Blackbirds" while on the sick list, last week was paid a call by Cora Green, "Shep" Allen, "Judy" Gans and Maude Russell.
Ada Stokes, what's worrying you? What has driven you to beverage? There's one thing though, the heavier the beverage the more pious she gets.
Why does Emlyn Bogden hang around sub station street of Wanamakers store trying to locate Sadie Ried? You are very little trouble Emlyn; so cease your travels.
Little Ethel Boyd of the Blackbirds, says she's protected from all backbitting by having hubby in the choir.
Fannie has taken on a new running mate in "bagging" her "rich men." Where did Marguerite and the rest of the former gang vanish so suddenly?
Why did Serena Walker dash madly to the cloak room in the Roadside when the Doctor came in with what she thought was his spouse?
Jean Caldwell was heard to say that she likes to hear that song "My Man". Wonder if she was thinking of the "Tush Hawk" at that time.
Wonder why Charlie Johnson became angry when Snow Fisher kissed his Sadie Reid?
That Blackbirds chorus contrary to our expectations are not backbitting our home girls yet. Maybe they are getting their "ducks in a row" preparatory to getting away later.
Johnnie and Sarah of the Blackbirds. have offered a peace offering and are now at peace with the world.
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Where did Samuel Richardson spring from so suddenly? We saw him last Saturday night doing his usual "stage door Johnnie" stuff.
Ethel Moses and Evelyn Irving, two of the Blackbirds, evidently are manouvering under cover since we old Philadelphiaans can't find them.
B. B. Joyner of Joyner and Foster Keith combination, now of Blackbirds, is very much in demand, "femalically" speaking in Philly.
Philadelphia Theatrically
Bernard Archer of the Southernaires and Wilbur De Paris, have established
THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN
CHARLES E. SMITH, one of our energetic Jersey reporters.
CHARLES E. SMITH, one of our energetic Jersey reporters.
a longfelt necessity in opening their Musical Booking Association, 724 So. Broad St.
The Quaker City theatrical lovers have taken to Blackbirds with a sell-out of 3 weeks in advance already, so that's that.
Jazz Boo Regiment is the title under which the presentation at the Gibson Theatre is running. This vehicle as we have been made to understand, is being produced by Jno. T. himself under Grimond supervision with Henry Cramer doing the staging. From knowledge already obtained we feel that Mr. Gibson by purchasing the entire scenic effects of Present Arms, one of Broadway's most recent successful productions, and the recruiting of a cast of principals such as Chappelle and Stinnette, Pearl McCormick, John Mason. Columbus Jackson and several others equally prominent, with a peppy chorus of 16, that this vehicle will really hit. More detailed dope next week.
Harriet Callaway, regardless of what might be said of our dear Florence's logical successor, looks to all Philadelphiaans to be the real find. It's singular that the dear Gertie Saunders has made it possible for another find for it was her kicking out of traces which brought our late stage idol into prominence and then repeated this same action in Boston which has been responsible for the demure little Harriet's development. But Harriet is deserving, so why "beef"?
Messrs. Hooper, Dann, Dynn, Joe and Russell Smith, Chesney, Coach and Bullock have proven to be real "handy men" musically for Leslie's Blackbirds, and being under Allie Ross' directorship adds 90 per cent to their effectiveness.
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"The old fashioned Santa Claus," a musical cantata was presented Wednesday evening in the Roselle fire house by the children of the Booker T. Washington Community Centre. The cast of the cantata included thirty five children of the centre and was coached by Mrs. Gertrude I. Saunders, executive secretary. It was the initial public effort of the centre group and proved a splendid success. A large crowd voiced its approval of the children's performance, and assured them of their cooperation in the series of entertainments which is planned by the group.
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A social hour followed the cantata with dancing, for which wonderful music was furnished by Mrs. Grace Randolph Wood's orchestra of Westfield.
George Hyman is attending law school.
Waldo Pulley is organizing a girls basketball team.
Mrs. Rachel Monroe has returned from White Plains and is staying with Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Monroe on East 3rd Avenue.
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THE ORANGES
T. C. Taylor of the Harlem Branch Y. M. C. A. opened the membership campaign here Sunday Feb. 3rd for the Oakwood Dept. Y. The drive is for five hundred new members, and will extend to Feb. 18th.
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Laurence Clark, Rudolph Johnson and Rynier Lancaster motored to West Virginia in a new Chevrolet, and were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Johnson, parents of Rudolph. On the return trip, the popular lads were welcomed into all the colleges along the way.
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Mr. Joseph W. Bowers was confined to his home a day or two with a cold.
MONTCLAIR, N. J.
Dr. Melville Charlton of Brooklyn will appear in an organ recital in Union Baptist Church, Feb. 21st; under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. and Men's brotherhood of the church.
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On Feb. 9th the Y big five will play Princeton Y, in Montclair. The Montclair team has lost only two games out of the twenty-two played. Dr. Lynch, formerly of the medical staff of the Harlem Hospital is now located at 117 Lincoln St.
ELIZABETII. N. J.
Mme. M. L. Simmons gave a song recital in the Tarrytown A. M. E. Church, to a large and appreciative audience. Mme. simmons is one of the race's most gifted artists and her recitals are always highly appreciated.
Mr. Spencer Logan has been appointed sport editor of his class in Battin High School, for the ensuing year.
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Kansas By BESS
Kansas City Society
By BESSIE E. EBLON
THE WEEKLY NEWS
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Lewis, 1608 Howard, and also
Tracy. Mr. Harris is the secreta
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Chicago was in the city, the guest of his sister, Mrs. and also his brother, J. the secretary and treasurer of this district.
the sweet, petite and of Kansas City, Miss N.iversity, Washington.
Stratford Harris of Chicago was in the city on business last week. While here he was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Arthur Lewis and Mr. Lewis, 1608 Howard, and also his brother, James G. Harris, 2112 Tracy. Mr. Harris is the secretary and treasurer of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters of this district.
THE FILM OF "THE LADY OF THE RING" BY JOHN H. HARRIS, WITH A FILM BY JOHN H. HARRIS, AND A FILM BY JOHN H. HARRIS.
CECIL NICHOLSON, the sweet, petite and charming daughter of Mrs. P. W. Scars of Kansas City. Miss Nicholson is a sophomore at Howard University, Washington.
Thomas J. Brown left last week to cation in Kansas City are Misses Anna attend the opening of the Roberts- Jean McCampbell, Lucille Bluford Campbell motor sales room. Mr. Brown Gwendolyn Butler and eGorgia Cald is vice president of the company. well.
Miss Vassie Woods and Miss Elsie Scott, entertained with a surprise birthday party, complimentary to Miss Cecil Woods, Sunday evening at 2821 Highland Avenue. Those who enjoyed this lovely party and the delicious buffet supper were Mr. and Mrs. Seg. Furguson, Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Ross, Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Penn, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, Mr. and Mrs. A. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Womack, Mr. and Mrs. V. Davis, Mesdames: America Woods, Ruth Laneer, Julia Goff, Genola Cunningham, Emma Williams, Gertrude Reed. Misses: Iona Coleman, Cora Mitchell. Gertrude Day, Lorenza Drake, Mollie Bell Moore, Messrs. Arthur Fuller, Howard Wright, Odell Davis, Bob Hollowell, Virgil Woods, Al Smieth, Sammy Morrison.
Among the Kansas University students who spent the mid-semester va-
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THE Original 20th Century Girls and their successor, the 20th Century Girls' Clubs, both entertained at dancing this week. Their formal parties were given on Wednesday, and the other Thursday night. These were indeed two pretty affairs. Each night the hall was a veritable flower garden. Beautiful blooming plants of all colors against a background of Palms, Fernery and Smilax enhanced by tall lighted candelabras and beautiful gowned women made these two affairs long to be remembered.. It would be impossible to say which was the prettiest of the two.. As they both were lovely parties.
so was in the city on business last week. Of his sister, Mrs. Arthur Lewis and Mr. so his brother, James G. Harris, 2112 secretary and treasurer of the Brotherhood district.
sweet, petite and charming daughter as City. Miss Nicholson is a sopho-Washington.
cation in Kansas City are Misses Anna Jean McCampbell, Lucille Bluford. Gwendolyn Butler and eGorgia Caldwell.
Mrs. A. Moore and Miss Lucille Moore accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Luther Manual to Muskegee, Oklahoma. They left by motor Wednesday morning.
Miss Elinor Wilson of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., who has been traveling for the past two years as pianist with the Peerless Jubilee Concert Co., of Danville, Pa., came Tuesday for an indefinite visit with her cousin, Mrs. Robert Shamwell, and Mr. Shamwell. They are at home with Mrs. A. E. Jenkins, 2446 Paseo.
Charles H. Doyle is appearing in the "Trial of Mary Dugan" at the Shubert Theatre this and next week.
Young Jack Thompson and Harry Dudley, both of California, were the Negro fighters here this week. Thompson winning the decision.
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SOUTH CENTER YMCA YMCA ARMORY REGAL SAVOY CHICAGO
THE home-coming recital of George R. Garner, Jr., celebrated International tenor, was heard on last Tuesday nite at Orchestra Hall by a filled house. The singer was in fine voice, better than I have ever heard him. He sang a program covering a wide range. The beginning was a group of Gluck, Scarlatti, and Purcell of the ancients. These were followed by two groups of Lieder and one of English songs, and ending with the Negro Spirituals. Mr. Garner is truly a lover of his art. The great welcome which he received upon his first appearance on the spacious stage was fit for a king. At the finish of his program my conclusion was that I would not call Mr. Garner a second Caruso, I would call Caruso a second Garner. Mr. Garner leaves the last of the week to sing for the Governor-General of Canada.
Some of those seen in the boxes were, Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Abbott, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Green, Mr. and Mrs. Max Adler, Dr. and Mrs. Spencer Dickerson, Judge and Mrs. Albert George, Harold H. Swift, of Swift and Co., John F. Glchrist. Vice President of the Commonwealth Edison Co. and others.
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Mrs. Inez Dickerson and Mrs. Ione Trice left for Savannah, Ga., for a three weeks' vacation. While there they attended the recital of Roland Hayes on January 30th at the Municipal Auditorium where he sang under the auspices of the Georgia State College.
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John Greene, baritone, appeared at the Michigan Avenue Congregational Church on last Sunday afternoon at 5 P. M. He was assisted by Margaret Allison Bonda, pianiste, T. Theo. Taylor, accompanist, and Estella Conway Bonds, organ accompanist. The whole program was one that was enjoyed by the large audience. Mr. Greene was in excellent voice throughout. The reaction from his listeners was a true sign that he is a Master. On Ma Journey by Boatner was sung with excellent expression as was Island of My Dreams by Price.
Some of those present were, Judge and Mrs. Albert George, Mrs. Nellie Askew, Mr. and Mrs. John Irvin, Mrs. Reulah Mitchell Hill, Percival Prattis, Dr. Emmet Ashe, Mrs. Odell Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Jones, Laurence Abernathy, Mr. and Mrs. E. Franklin Frazier, Misses Blanche and Evelyn Shaw, Rev. Harold M. Kingsley, Wm. H. Thompson and Madeline McLean.
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Prince All had as his guest at the Chin Chow Cafe on last Sunday night. Prof. Abdule Kaahn, Mrs. Mae MeGurt, Misses Marie Johnson, Grace Johnson, Francis White, and Messrs. James Johnson and Jessie Jenkins. It was quite a pretty party.
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Mrs. Leslie Abernathy entertained the wives of the members of the 4 o'clock Club last Saturday night at her home. Some of the ladies present were Mesdames Elmer Hall, Bert Anderson, Benj. Martin, Fenton Harsh, Rufus Sampson, Mac Taucil, and a host of others.
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Mrs. Maude Laurence was the hostess to the Girls Club on last Saturday afternoon.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jessie L. Stewart received in honor of two distinguished visitors on last Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lowry of Denver, Colo. The affair was given in the parlors of the Clara McAdams Tea Room. Dancing and cards was the pleasure enjoyed by all throughout the evening.
Some of those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Newell Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. John Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCoo, Miss Ruth Tolmaire, Mr. Walter Dyett, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis White, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, Miss Estella Kennedy and Mrs. Harletta Strickland of Pontiac, Ill.
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Misses Loretta Jackson. Betty Dowden and Mrs. Grace Gibson entertained with a surprise shower and whist party at the home of Miss Dowden on last Monday evening. The shower was in
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honor of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jackson, married on January 17th. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all and many beautiful and useful gifts were received. The guests numbered about thirty.
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Mr. and Mrs. William Crews were the guests of a happy party at the Order Dunes Ski meet near Miller, Ind., where they witnessed the achievements of the nation's leading Skiriders.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Foster, 4745 Champlain Avenue, are the proud parents of a seven pound son, born on last Thursday, at the Provident Hospital. Mr. Foster is Executive Secretary of the Chicago Urban League. Mrs. Foster was formerly Miss Mildred Randolph of New York City.
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Miss Joy Lillian Braddon, youngest daughter of Major W. S. Braddon, will enter Normal College in February.
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Mrs. Spencer C. Dickerson entertained the Alpha Culture Club last week at the Appomattox Club. "The place of Literature in Character Building" was the subject discussed by Mrs. J. M. Allison. "The World's Illusion" was reviewed by Mrs. R. C. Giles. Recent experiences in Europe were given by George R. Garner, Jr., who was guest of honor. Mr. Bert Holmes, barlton, sang a group of solos with Miss Neota McCurdy at the piano. Walter Dyett played several violin selections. The Club members present were, Mesdames E. P. Allin, J. M. Giles, J. L. Hall, J. L. Morehead, G. Rutherford, H. M. Kingsley, C W. Howard, J. A. Crawford, Pauline Callis, J. A. Berry and R. C. Giles.
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Mrs. Horace Penny has returned home after visiting friends in Tuskegee
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Dr. Bert Anderson, 4345 Michigan Avenue, is convalescing at Dailey Hospital after undergoing an operation last week.
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Dr. and Mrs. Rufus Jefferson of Laukston. Okla. passed through the city last Monday, on their way East. They stopped at the Vincennes.
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Mrs. C. G. Bradshaw and Mrs. Clata Lindsay have as their guests Mrs. Minnie Easley and daughter, Mrs. Marlon Clark and children, Marion and John Key Clark, Mr. Fred Allen, all of Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Allen is a prosperous realtor of Toledo.
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Dr. and Mrs. Roy M. Young, 1914 Grant Street, Evanston, Ill., announce the birth of a son, Roy, Jr., on Saturday, January 19th. Mrs. Young was the former Miss Bernice Carson of Cleveland, Ohio.
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Mrs. Cary B. Lewis was the hostess to the Century Bridge Club last Thursday evening at her residence. All twelve of the members were present to enjoy the hospitality of Mrs. Lewis.
Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan A. Bruseaux have returned home after visiting in Washington, D. C.
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Mrs. Bess Moffett is the guest of her mother in Barnesville. Ohio.
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student of the University of Chicago.
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Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Willis, 4907 Forrestville Avenue, have returned home after visiting with friends in New York City and Washington, D. C.
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Mr. Robert Shawwell passed through the city on his way to Kansas City, Mo. He had been on a business trip to Washington, D. C.
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Several persons have asked what has happened to the news of our next door neighbor. Miss Kansas City. It has been missed by many readers for the last two or three weeks.
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I have a letter for Mr. Leroy Broomfield, an actor who is supposed to be somewhere in California. It will be forwarded to you if you send your address to the Tattler representative at Chicago.
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith, 2040 Warren Avenue, entertained with a dinner party last Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Richard Florence, River Forest, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Dudley and family.
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Mrs. Aaron Payne, 3722 Prairie Avenue, entertained the Century Bridge Club at the Bird Cage Tea Room last Thursday afternoon.
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Dr. L. G. Brown has been placed on the board of scholarship of Howard college.
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Miss Doretta Mosley was a graduate of Batin High. last week.
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The Pathfinders of the Y. W. C. A. are preparing to give a musical play, entitled, Ruth.
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The Union Baptist church will install all its new officers the second Sunday in February.
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Mothers, was the subject of an address by Mrs. Rice, former school teacher, before parents at the Smith Day Nursery.
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Mrs. Mary Whiting, widely known for her artistic recitations, will be mised by many. She was 68 years old and lived in Elizabeth fifty years.
If you have a cold remember to cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. Visit the family doctor, or the Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee, 202 West 136th Street, New York City, for information on colds. The telephone is Bradhurst 2995.
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Friday, February 8, 1929
“If you had no one near you
Who would try to cheer you,
You'd be lonesome, too.”
By Jackie Nobile
(Our correspondent asks the question
“Why can’t I find the girl?) Our an
swer fis that he did not read the Tat
tler.)
“Perhaps your Lonesome Heart:
League may be the means of solvins
the problem that has kept me_ baffles
for years, ‘Why can't I find the girl?
My age Is 27, height 5 ft. 11 Inches
complexion dark brown, welgh 155 Ibs
Will pass in a crowd, Speak French
having lHved and traveled through sev
eral parts of Franee while in the U
S. Navy. I am now in the Army, at
tached to the 269th) Regiment. N.Y
N. G. Yours In anticipation—”
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(would Uke to thank the boy Inside
who was so good nox to send mo the
beantiful beaded necklaces. If ho wil
send mo his nume T shall be glad te
send him a personal message of good
will.)
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(Note how the young Inoy charne-
terizes herself).
“Lamia very lonesome girl at times.
Do wish IT could find the right young
man. Please, Jackie, try to find some
decent guy, if there are any more left
To am = brewn skin, long brown halr,
light brown eyes, am five ft. 2 in. in
height: welgh 180 Ibs., 22 years old,
Am right girl for right man.”
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(An interesting young Indy writes
me and aska for the address of some
person on the inside whom = she may
send a Httle cheer In the form of let-
ters... She says in part, “I imagine
they don't get many answers on 2c-
count of being away and most girls
are looking for someone to take them
out. But I would feel just as happy
to write to them in their lonesome
hours.” That's the spirit, girlie).
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(Here are some more letters without
names. It would save me lots of timo
and the Tattler lets of space If our
renders would be more careful and not
hnuve to be reminded nbout names,
writing with pencil, neglecting to
write plainly, ete. Please try to re-
member).
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“T am a widow, lonesome and blue.
Have a nice disposition. I am five ft.
2 in., brownskin. Like nice clean
sports. Would like to meet a nice man
with business qualities, brownskin, be-
tween the ages of 93 to 35 I enjoy
reading your paper each week.”
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“Dancing Daughters! We are the
three nice girls who would like to cor-
respond with the unfortunate young
men. One is age 17. light brownskin,
black hair, dark brown eyes, weigh 120;
> ft. 4 in. Another is 20, brownskin,
brown eyes, weigh 110, five ft., brown
hair, The third, age 21. Hight brown-
skin, dark brown hair. black eyes, 5
ft. 344 inches; weigh 110. We are all
ronsidered good loking and are very
neat dressers,
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“T enjoy your column and feel that
[ must use it. I want to meet some
young man between 30 and 38. Must
oe ~brownskin. Prefer Spanish, but
nust speak English well and be clean
cut. It is hard for me to find a man
desired letters. Data written in pencil will not
be considered. The Tattler does not assume
responsibllity for the gocd faith of correspond-
ents, Address Jackie Nobile, Editor of Lone-
some Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler.
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120 Ibs., age 2S years. Look to be abou
23. Five ft. 2) Inches, Southern b;
birth, Fond of dancing and all out o
door sports. The man I desire mus
not drink or gamble,”
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(Here's one from over on the Jerse)
side).
“Please, dear Jackie, help me out
Iam one more of the lonesome girl:
looking for some one to write to. 1
am light brown skin, dark hafr anc
eyes, height 5 ft. 5; welgh 125 Ibs. At
for looks, well, 1] send my picture te
be inspected.”
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(Here's how tnspiration and the cour:
ange to work keep ever alive.)
“My dearest Madame —- WIIl you
kindly accept my best thanks for al
the consclentiousness with which you
have conducted my requests? [oan
deeply touched by your ‘hearty’ cour:
tesy and faithfulness. You were s¢
exceedingly gracious fn inserting again
a line today In your L. H, Column-—
all these wonderful traits of yours arc
endearing your Most Highly Esteemed
Inter-State Tattler to me beyond any
expression in words and I forever and
forever Wish for you God's blessings
on your beautiful soul, At the same
time wishing you again a great future
in this year and beyond it for our
most dearly beloved ‘Tattler, too. 1
shall keep at all times in my mind
your generosity of helpfulness, appris-
ingg you of any results to show you
my gratitude and politeness.”
oe
(if you have lived n quarter of a
century plus five more years and are
not short of stature, you may be el-
igible.)
“After reading your column of Loue-
some Heart T thought I'd try it. Well.
it's the same old story. I don't know
how toe tell you, so Vl start this
way: Am 26 years old, Hght brown,
nice looking, stout but have good form;
five ft. 8 inehes and no bad habits.
Iam a free lance trying hard to make
a success.
Iam so lonesome, Jackie. To want
to mevt some good man with a good
mother — with some education — one
that doesn’t spend money foolishly.
Prefer one ,that likes business. 1
could help him «as long as he is seri-
ous. Don't forget me, Jackie, I am a
true pal. He must be nice looking,
over 30 and tall.”
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(This time as a salutation I reecive
the masculine touch.)
“Jack—In the January dth Edition
of the Tattler I read when a young
girl, 22, and from the South wanted
someone to write her. I will be 22
in June. Very light and very good
appearance, even if I do say so my-
self. I would like to hear from her or
iny other lonesome girl. I like shows,
skating and other sports.”
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(Hurrah! .At last we have entered
he camp of the lawyers. .We knew
ve’d get you, If you didn’t watch out).
“For some time past I have been
| close follower of the letters published
n the Lonesome Hearts Column of
rour esteemed publication, and have
inally concluded that there really may
Ye a chance for a lonesome widower
o become acquainted with a lady
vorthwhile, so I am asking you to
ublish this letter, or, through some
other means, use your kind offlees wit
this end in view.
To will be S00 in) Bebruary, am St.
Inches in height, weigh IS2 Ibs, ver,
bright In color, good hair and can pas
for white. Am oa Southerner, colle
bred, not bad to Took at, geod dresset
and a dawyer, Returned frem abron
recently tnd am fixing: to practlee Tas
in Chieago, As to the aequaintance
seek, To prefer a widow (no. childre
like myself) who likes to attend socin
aihdirs age and completion do no
mike auch difference us Jong as sh
is eduented, refined and — cultured
Furthermore, my preference would by
for one who has property and othe
kinds of business that requires man
agement of a trustworthy friend ane
pal—a professional and business man
Lo do not drink or gamble.”
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(Here'n on modest apperl from a mod.
ext) young Kirk.)
“Toam oa oquwet young girl of 1:
years, Am = brownskin and weigh 120
well-built, 5 ft. 3 inches. To would like
to hear from some niee boy who ha:
aoear and fs not afraid to spend.
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(This one went to the widow—sho o
the bobbed hair and the twenty-twe
years.)
“Toam in oan environment void o!
friends and would appreciate a rea
palo and honest friendship. Dy aveen
tion Toamon meechanie-chauffeur, anc
Jove the better type of shows and al
sports, Toam also brown skin, have
niee teeth and do not dress flashy lui
wear clothes of geod quality made ne
cording to modern. style.
In conclusion To owant) to commend
you for the good work your column fs
doing, for good friends creal friends
are few and far between, but they are
worth waiting for when one's soul is
Jonely.”
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(Hore’s another for the widow. Isn't
she popular?)
“Miss Jackic--Io am pretty sure that
Tocan fulfill this young widow's de
mand, Io am $7 years old, light broww
skin, 5 ft. 12 inches tall, pleasing:
personality and dress to kill at all
times, IT oam also considered a won-
derful dancer. My favorite pass-time
is golf and tennis.”
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(A very) young Indy has somehow
managed to get Into the realm of
Loneliness.)
“I thought I woud write and sce if
| would be lucky enough to have some
vice man about the age of 20 ro cor
espond with me. I am 17 years old
out quite short. TI beve never had a
eal fellow because no boys lve here
yut my brother and one about 14.) Iie
s too young. I don't know how !
vould treat a fellow but I would try
ind do my best. Beauty is not counted
nh my case, but one that would love
ne, I would be willing to send my
jicture, if wanted. I will thank you
nd ask God to bless you if you car
ret me in touch with a nice young
oan.”
se @
(We don’t receive this kind often.)
“We have been reading your column
n the Tattler. We are two colored
irls that Hve alone and we would like
o get two Mexicans that will come
own here. They con get work. We
rant them to speak English language.
f you can’t get two, get one.”
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MRS, A. S. KILGROVE: Kindly give
me the names and addresses of some
reliable moving picture companies
that buy stories, What is Mary Pick-
ford’s Hollywood address? Who
handles juvenile plays?
ANSWER; First National, Paramount,
W. B. Griffth and most of the other
studios are in Hollywood. No num-
ber is needed. The same applies to
Mary Pickford. Hal Roach handles
juvenile plays. Oscar Micheaux’s
office is 200 W. 135th St, New York
City. He makes colored pictures.
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RL Ba What shall I do to get my pic-
ture in the Tattler?
ANSWER: Ilave several pictures: made
in different poses and mail them to
us, If they are worthy we will use
them,
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M. G.: Which is the best looking girl
in the chorus at the Alhambra thea-
tre?
ANSWER: That is according to type.
It is toss up between Laroma Brad-
ley and Edna Tarris. Persenally,
well, 2. .
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WILL A.: When was the Johnstown
flood? How many lives were lost?
ANSWER: May 31, 1889, 2.209 re-
ported lost,
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A. ALLISON: Tf @ woman finds out
her husband is with another woman
what should she do?
ANSWER: Ulse her own judgment.
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JJ. Ac: What is Eubie Blake?
ANSWER: A oman. a musician and
composer.
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ROSA: Please give me the address of
Casper Holstein.
ANSWER: Address all) mail to) Mr.
Holstein in care of The ‘Turf Club,
Hl West 136th Street, New York
City.
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B ANDERSON: IT am from St, Louis.
Mo, Please tell me, have we a colored
Bank there and who is the president?
ANSWER: Yes. G. W. Buckner is the
President,
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Questions received no later than
Monday of each- week will be an-
swered in the next issue of the
inter-State Tattler.
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YY CUSE.
Helen haus, daughter of Olah
Theus, proprietress of the Savoy Ho-
tel, is now spending a very pleasant
visit. with her sister, Lennie Theus
Little, of Pittshurgh.
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Donald Cameron prep. of the Bar-
her shop in East Washington Street,
while skating recently in Wilson
Park, fractured his right Jeg in’ two
vlaces. Mr. Cameron is now con-
fined at the St. Joseph Hospital and
improving.
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Powell Lewis. of Townsend Street,
red cap of the New York Central,
who has been confined to his room
for many weeks, is omproving at this
writing.
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Nellie Womac, of Cleveland, O.
formerly of Syracuse, is now visiting
relatives and friends.
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N. B. Hudson, of Washington. D. C.,
special representative of A. J. Ho-
yarth corporation and Real Estate of
Ege Warbor, N. J.. was in Syracuse
last week.
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The Tattler is now on sale at the
Savoy Hotel.
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Medical Notes
By KELLY MILLER, JE.
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On the COLLEGE AMPUS
NOW comes the time of the school year when a sad and touching sight brings itself to view on Lincoln's campus. This touching spectacle is the one made by the former members of the Freshman Class who came and saw but did not conquer Prof. Wright's Math or Prof Boothby's English. It is quite a let down I must say to have entered here in September full of youthful vigor and vim and ambition to make collegiate history and then have to ignominiously leave. But those "fives" and you must go, so the harp like the Arabs fold their tents and silently sneak away.
Lincoln vs. Howard
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Lincoln University
Now comes the time of the so sight brings itself to view spectacle is the one made by the Class who came and saw but did Prof Boothby's English. It is quite tered here in September full of y to make collegiate history and the those "fives" and you must go, so tents and silently sneak away.
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Every cloud has a silver lining however and this time of year, when you can't get out in the open very much is just made for loafing. Exams are over, cuts are newed, things are back to normal. So what can be better than bull sessions, week end trips, basketball games and the whole round of college pleasures?
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Speaking of things being back to normal calls to mind the fact that Joe Meaddoughs and Kirk Jackson are sleeping all morning; Frank Mitchell and Lang Hughes, along with Paul Boswell woof all night on any conceivable subject; "Chi" Steel, when he can get time from his pinochle attends a few classes; "Artie" Thomas is back worrying the Freshmen about their rules and everyone else is doing his best to do nothing. All is serene along the Baltimore Pike.
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The "Bawhston" boys have organized themselves into a clique whose main object is to propound the philosophies found in the intricacies of Rid Whist. From what I can understand the masters in this game are "Jit" Taylor and "Droop" Charleston. The pace is very swift from what I hear but the games are very exclusive too. If you "cawnt" broaden your A's and roll your "R's" you simply "cawnt" play "cahds".
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It is awful the way our basketers have been knocking over our opponents from "down home". In three starts, all C. I. A. A. games Lincoln has chalked up three wins. Not a bad percentage, huh?
In the last set-to, with Union, the boys did not start off so hot, being nervous, and passed up many chances to score but thyce ended in a whirl wind. The score—28-14.
"Mack" Weatherless, Query, Capt. Dick Whitington, Hawkins and Sydner all turned in sterling games. Do Costa who substituted for Hawkins also was too bad. In all it was a lovely game from a Lincoln man's point of view. The boys leave this week for the Southern trip, so get scared everybody.
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It has come to my knowledge from somewhere that John Taylor, "the pride of Kentucky" is not only a power with the ladies in Baltimore and Philly but at home too. I understand that he has to hire special guards, down in the Blue Grass State, just to keep himself from being mobbed by enraptured females. There's a reason too, because Johnnie has an infectious smile, beautiful teeth, etc., in fact Ramon Navarro would fare hard were Johnnie around.
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Where, oh, where, do some men get their fatal ways with women? Here I've been all week without a single Lincoln UNIVERSITY
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"MAC" WEATHERLESS, sensational ball handler of Pennsy quintet who will lead his Lincolnites against the crack Howard five February 12th. letter and Kirk Johnson gets two from the same place in one day. I wish I had been born handsome instead of lucky.
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Liars may come and liars may go but like Tennyson's immortal brook "Puss" Percival will go on forever. To be so young "Puss" must have had a world of experience because he can tell some of the most outlandish tales and with all the innocence of an angel. He has a wonderful imagination and Rider Haggard never had any more fantastic flights of fancy.
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Several members of the World Club for 1929 have returned to the fold. "Hubie Jackson, Hightower and "Bernie" Hughes to be exact. None seem to be any worse off from their enforced vacation out in the world and are here raising as much fuss as they did before.
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The Glee Club is now in active preparation for a trip to somewhere or other for Director Jimmy Dorsey is rehearsing them two or three times a week. New York and Pittsburgh are two points that may be visited by the Club during the Spring.
Wilberforce University By the I's
WITH the mid-quarter exams he wont during the winter quar mid-night oil.. However, it would be the various and sundry means we last whistle has blown for hours. to become a popular and lucrative Don Boyd, and John Watkins.. Boy (big doughnuts), sans water, sans failed when he could no longer swirl. The next night, Edward "Pig" To the utmost enjoyment of his bel who had piled in a room 20 ft. sq. table, and has set up a mark to eaters as 'Bill', 'Unk', 'Red', 'Rocky worst, it seems that the dozen and augment a bitter appetite so he pre where he finished his supper with and ice-cream.
WITH the mid-quarter exams here and every one ready, as is our wont during the winter quarter, there is little burning of the mid-night oil.. However, it would surprise some to see and to know the various and sundry means we have for staying up until after the last whistle has blown for hours. Just the other night what bids well to become a popular and lucrative pastime, was inaugurated by our Don Boyd, and John Watkins.. Boyd was to eat twelve sugared steaks (big doughnuts), sans water, sans milk, sans moving.. He tried and failed when he could no longer swallow, at $10\frac{1}{2}$.
The next night, Edward "Pig" Morales, ate fifteen for the boys. To the utmost enjoyment of his believers, and the seventy odd "sweats" who had piled in a room 20 ft. sq. to witness the unrivalled king of the table, and has set up a mark to be shot at, by other acknowledged eaters as 'Bill', 'Unk', 'Red', 'Rocky', and 'Muddy'. But that is not the worst, it seems that the dozen and quarter doughnuts only served to augment a bitter appetite so he promptly marched to he "College Inn", where he finished his supper with steak, beans, potatoes, coffee, pie and ice-cream.
What say you Caesar! A club of jesters has been formed and all the supreme wits of the kingdom are to be members. The Comedy Club can boast of no bigger wits than Percy Terrel, "Terri" Sinclaire, "Red" Williamson, Blyden Jackson, if I have heard aright, Albert "Tae" Sykes, is the Supreme Wit. Their first play will come off soon.
Have you heard of "Swill's" case, the "Lost Bag"? Before the Justice of Peace, "Swill", our ever elusive and progressive "handy man", was dealt a sever blow last week by L. Ponder. After "Swill", pleading his own case ended oratorically thusly: "If he just must have some money from me, he will have to stop calling me "Swill" and call me "Papa". Never-the-less, for the "ruined bag", "Swill" must pay a sum of money by the 70th. Can Ponder, or will Ponder get it? We believe "Swill" will take it to higher courts.
This will especially surprise Lincoln men and perhaps kill "Chick" Allen there, to say nothing of Don Johnson, and Mark Parks. Eight people here hit the ice on a 15 ft. sliding pond 2 ft. wide and have cut up heads, peeled eye-brows, twisted noses, to say nothing of a heterogenous mass of tender pelvic girdles. In two days it was necessary to put cinders on it to preserve the physiological entity of the Freshmen Southern populace. Too bad! But it's never safe to trust a baby with a loaded pistol. You never can tell what he will do.
Professor and Mrs. Joseph C. Carroll take this opportunity to express to the General Faculty, the student body and community, their many, many thanks, and deep appreciation for the heartfelt sympathy, loyal and efficient service, so lavishly and freely given, during the brief illness and after the death of their late lamented little daughter, Marjorie Ethel Carroll. While they have suffered an infinite loss, while a place in their hearts, and around their fireside is vacant, that never can be filled, yet by your words of sympathy, and by your deeds of service, you have helped to make the burden just a little lighter, and given them a little strength with which to endure. In God's name we thank you.
Allena has her "privs." back. We know a grinning male.
Basketball Classic
PRELIMINARY GAME
135th ST. Y. M. D. VS.
CARLTON AVE. Y. M. D.
Rockland Palace
FORMERLY MANHATTAN CASINO
155th STREET and 8th AVENUE
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here and every one ready, as is our quarter, there is little burning of the surprise some to see and to know I have for staying up until after the Just the other night what bids well pastime, was inaugurated by our boyd was to eat twelve sugared steaks as milk, sans moving.. He tried and allow, at 10½.
"Morales, ate fifteen for the boys, believers, and the seventy odd "sweats" to witness the unrivalled king of the be shot at, by other acknowledgedly", and 'Muddy'. But that is not the old quarter doughnuts only served to promptly marched to he "College Inn", in steak, beans, potatoes, coffee, pie
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Ever hear that song, "Didn't it Rain"? Well we, at Wilberforce are still asking "Didn't it Snow?" and the "sweats" are answering "yes, and how," for we've had one honest to goodness snow. And the skating rink--rather the frozen pond, became the mecca, providing a most reasonable excuse for the wearing of fuzzy and wooly reds, blues and yellows, by our charming co-eds.
Outstanding among the sketers were two girls (?) who wore their costumes of white toboggans, white sweaters, and dark skirts, as if their slender sylph-like figures had been poured and molded into them.
Next in importance to the colorful scene, was the evident enjoyment of "those", as President Jones so aptly stated it, "from the Tropical regions". Such a flurry of excitement, on their parts, and such futile, and amusing attempts to skate, that the "boom, booms" were constant, but they minded them not.
We understand that Zeke broke up the sliding pond first.
Goloshes, goloshes, flip flap, flop, all shades, sizes and shapes, but all obeying the will of their wearers, flapping. A regular Hallelujah is sung in the halls and on the campus, by these indispensable articles of apparel. Indispensable, because they keep ones legs from freezing, and because one doesn't have to be but just so careful, about the appearance of one's shoes--You know how 'tis.
Howard University
In the Freshman Lecture Series, last week at Howard University, Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer, spoke on the subject of Citizenship. He urged students to bear in mind the responsibilities as well as the privileges of citizenship, and those responsibilities, in particular that have to do with the common problems of everyday life.
Lincoln's Birthday TUESDAY Feb. 12, 1929
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THE INTER-STATE TATTLER
Myles A. Paige, of the Law firm of Dyett, Hall, Patterson, and Paige, of New York City, has just been appointed to succeed C. A. French, as assistant Attorney General and C. C. Wimbish, of the Firm of Temple, Brown, Godloe, and Wimbishs, was appointed last week as Assistant States Attorney at Chicago. They are both Howard men.
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A crowd of 400 students and faculty was entertained for an hour on January 31, when in the University Natatorium Miss Harriet K. Purdy and Mr. Henry L. Walker swam, frolicked, and performed many equatic stunts. Miss Purdy is a native of Hawaii and is an accomplished swimmer. At eight years of age she began swimming in her native waters and through the years has developed her /swimming into a graceful art. Miss Purdy is at
best as a high diver, having given exhibitions in Atlantic City.
Mr. Walker is swimming instructor in the Washington Y. M. C. A. The most interesting of his feats were swimming with both hands and feet tied and imitations of the shark and seal lion. The occasion was arranged by Mr. Clarence Pendleton, swimming instructor in the Department of Physical Educataion. On Friday evening, February 8. at seven-thirty, the Howard Varsity Swimming Team will compete with the Neptune Swimming Club of Baltimore in the Howard University Natatorium.
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Howard celebrated resumption of Athletic relations with Virginia Union. Wednesday night, with a basketball victory of 40-24. The game was played in the Howard Gymnasium at Washington.
TRACK NOTES
By BENNIE BLANCHARD
Feb. 2nd arrived and then left. The P. S. A. L. Championships are over. I made a prediction that went wrong. I cannot quite explain the situation or the sudden reversal of form of the boys. However they are ran good races.
Buster Lockhart lost the opportunity of a life time to establish himself in the athletic world, but lost by inexperience. Running Ira Singer, neck and neck for 80 yards; he turned his head and thereby allowed Ruby Cohen to slip by. You will remember Lockhart and Cohen ran one of the hair finish races not long ago. Lockhart finished third in the 100 yd. dash. Buster Peterson placed fourth behind three of the fastest furlong men in the city. First class opinion states he could have done better had he not overlooked opportunities.
Merril Campbell, Liscombe and Brown all gave good account of themselves. Teddy Brown of Clinton gave a fine example of nerve when he ran two heats. Running in the first heat with Singer he was shut out. Not to be outdone however, he promptly entered the last heat to qualify. Here's hoping they do better later in the season.
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On January 31st, the St. Jude girls were defeated in a flashy and interesting game at P. S. 136. by the N. X. Defenders by the score of 15-4. On Feb. 2nd Saturday Eve, at S. Philip's Gym the Omyx were no match for their strong opponents. The Defenders played a whirlwind game and when the smoke cleared away the score was plainly seen as 59-5.