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SURLES nun’ MASTBR LOOKSMITH : Tn all its branches qi 2496 SEVENTH AVE. re New ¥erk i Telephone: Edge. 6316 Yel. Bradhurst 0446 7 MAURICE HOENIG OPTOMETRIST and OPTICIAN Eyes Examined — Glasses Fitted 213 SEVENTH AVENUE Bet. 135th & 136th Sts, New York | “Hours: 9 A. M. to 10 P. M Friday: 9 A. M. to 6.30 P.M | Professional Announcement Tel. Bradhurst 1322 Dr. KELLY MILLER, Jr. Physician and Surgeon Physical Therapy 2316 SEVENTH AVENUE Near 139th St.. New York Office Hours, 12 to 2 and 7 to 9 P.M. | and by appointment Death Should Not Destroy Wealth Death Should Not Destroy Wealth MARY BOTH Frederick the Great, one of the keenest intellects the world has ever known praised his talents as a soldier. Modern captains of industry, marking the fact that he died the richest man of his times, are more and more recognizing his business genius. As a fully rounded man and gentleman his stature grows with the years. First in war, first in peace, and, they say, not the last to give an appreciative eye to a pretty girl. - The father of his Country To entertain, intrigue and delight you—the 1929 promise of the Interstate Tattler. JACK TROTTER, Business Editor. Published Friday of every week by the Inter-Stat matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New CONNING the obituary columns of the newspapers, the race-conscious reader cannot avoid being depressed by the large number of colored people of means who die without leaving a will. As a result of these intestate deaths wealth that has been accumulated by industry and thrift frequently passes into the hands of improvident heirs who hold it a hot minute, just to see how it feels to have money, then whistle for the Italian bootleggers to come and take charge of it. Doubtless many a man of substance has turned a complete somersault in his grave when the spirit messengers informed him how fast and foolishly his heirs were dissipating the fortune he had gained by long years of toil and self-denial. Still more depressing are the cases of men of wealth who die intestate without known kin. In such cases the fortunes of the deceased usually pass directly out of the race into the possession of the state. The statutes of most states provide that intestate estates without relatives of the departed to claim them shall be converted into cash and donated to certain charities. Which usually means that the property is sold to white politicians at half its value and the cash given to some hospital which, like as not, refuses to give medical attention to colored citizens. We do not know the reason why so many race men of property die without wills. Perhaps --- The Interstate Jattler it is due, fundamentally, to the fact that nobody likes to prepare for death while he is in the flush of health. But since the Good Lord has arranged it so that some of us must be dying all the time, so that the undertakers may live, it is the part of wisdom to prepare for the sad event just as we prepare for marriage, old age and other misfortunes. It is the duty of every colored man of wealth to make a will that will insure the continuance of his estate as an asset to the race. Moneyed men can accomplish this end in several ways, the following being among the best: (a) By leaving their estates to heirs who possess their own talents for industry and thrift. (b) By creating trust funds for heirs who have not reached years of discretion. (c) By making educational or cultural institutions their heirs. It seems to us that now is a good time for our insurance companies and lawyers to begin a campaign to conserve the wealth of the race which is now lost as a result of intestate deaths. Incidentally the lawyers would fatten their own estates on the fees charged for drawing up the wills, and the insurance companies, if they provided the proper fiduciary machinery, would increase their rovenues by administering them. And, ahem! why not begin educating the public by means of a series of advertisements in——Ahem! Ahem!——the proper papers? The Lincoln Under Mrs. Downs The Lincoln Under Mrs. Downs THE MUSICIAN MARLA DOWNS, former owner of the Lincoln Theatre, whose passing out of the business is regarded by residents of the community who have learned to love and respect her during her many years here as owner of the Lincoln. THE passing of the Lincoln into the control of the uptown movement monopoly closes a period of the history of the 135th Street theater. An institution inevitably reflects the character of its controlling spirit. For a decade and a half the Lincoln has expressed the understanding, sympathy and tact of Mrs. Maria Downs, just MARLA DOWNS, former owner, assing out of the business is regularity who have learned to love and re here as owner of the Lincoln. as in the future it will express the hustle, shrewdness and addingmachine efficiency of Mr. Frank Schiffman. Under Mrs. Downs the Lincoln has been a theatrical test tube. Under Mr. Schiffman it may be a number of things incidentally; but primarily it will be a cash register. Ever since the erection of the two theaters it has been the function, or perhaps the fate, of the Lincoln to serve as a tryout station for the Lafayette. Half a score years ago, perhaps a bit longer, Mrs. Downs permitted a group of actors to experiment with dramatic productions. After giving three or four plays at the Lincoln the venture was moved to the Lafayette where it made both money and reputations. The performers called themselves the Lafayette Players, and today when people who do not know the history of the movement hear them mentioned they never suspect that the most glamorous period of the colored stage had its birth at the Lincoln. This article does not mean to imply that there has been any deliberate plan on the part of the To be smart, sophisticated and clever—the 1929 policy of the Interstate Tattler. ALVIN J. MOSES, Editor. mbe 6661. Entered as second-class Vol. V. No. 8. Friday, Feb. 22, 1929 nderMrs.Downs owners of the Lafayette to profit by the experiments carried on at the Lincoln. Such could hardly have been the case for the ownership of the Lincoln has been continuous while that of the Lafayette has passed from one interest to another time and again. Nevertheless each of the various man- gements of the Lafayette has er of the Lincoln Theatre, whose warded by residents of the commun- respect her during her many years profited to some extent by the experiments Mrs. Downs permitted on her stage. Aside from striving to make her theater an outlet for undiscovered talent Mrs. Downs kept in constant touch with the philanthropies of the community. She was ever willing to assist the various charities of the community, to say nothing of lending her stage to countless benefits for needy performers. It is as a nursery of talent however, that the Lincoln, and Mrs. Downs with it, will evoke the longest and fondest memories. Practically all the colored stars who have won national and European fame have appeared on her stage before they were "made" and many of them first appeared before the public there. Among the celebrities who entertained the audiences of the Lincoln years before they appeared before the more discriminating throngs of Broadway and the capitals of the Old World were Frank Wilson, Edna Barr, Walker Thompson, Tim Moore, Eddie Hunter, Florence Mills and Charles Gilpin. Conning their brilliant careers. Mrs. Downs can say without exaggeration, "These are my jewels." Page Four THE INTER-STATE TATTLER ORA ANDERSON, beautiful and gracious matron of Chicago's society, whose smile would charm a bird out of a tree. Courtesy of Woodward DELTA WELLS, a face that well could have launched a thousand ships and no doubt leaves many a heart fluttering in its wake. She belongs to Chicago. Courtesy of Woodward QUEENIE DAVIS, a fickle lady. She deserted Harlem for Chicago and then Chicago for Paris. But you couldn't blame her for preferring Paris. DORIS O'NEIL, of Chicago, a lovely creature of many exists and turns. And every pose a picture. Courtesy of Woodward IRENE CALDWELL MALVAN, the clever editor of the Y Level and a great favorite with the Blue Triangle family. Courtesy of Campbell Studio EVA WILLIAMS, society matron of Corona and former president of Les Seize Club which sponsored a carabet party at Smalls' Paradise Monday night for the benefit of its scholarship fund. EVA WILLIAMS, society matron of Corona and former president of Les Seize Club which sponsored a carabct party at Smalls' Paradise Monday night for the benefit of its scholarship fund. BROOKLYN By Jean Louise Simon I offered you Love-- It sent you away, You said Love was bondage, Too much to pay. I offered you Friendship-- You said with a sigh, That kind of friendship Is love with a lie. So I gave you Indifference-- That made you mine. You welcomed indifference-- It was more in your line. BROOKLYN'S best and fairest were gathered Monday evening at Gates Casino. It was the second annual formal dance of the Aloha Club. What used to be Junior Hall (but now Gates Casino) came back again with one of the gayest and last affairs of the prelenten season. It was such a brilliant assembly—everybody was there! And, oh boy, those costumes—gorgeous—every single one, even surpassing in beauty those worn at the Comus ball in December. It was a night for youth and beauty, for are not all of us young at heart if not in years? I can hardly ever remember having been in the midst of such gay revelry and mirth. And being at Gates Casino, by the way, brought back to memory "days of not so long ago." It was, you remember, a kind of rendezvous for us young ones at one time. You recall what the little Irish poet, "Tommie" Moore, in his day said, "All that's bright must fade. The brightest still the fleetest. All that sweet was made—but to be lost when sweetest." Methinks he was referring to swell dances such as the Aloha Club gives, for it seemed as though the end came all too quickly. It was the end of a perfect night. The club favored dim lighting, which is seldom done at our Brooklyn dances. At times the ballroom was so dark, one could hardly distinguish who was who, but as the lights went up my eyes envisioned: Dr. and Mrs. George Wright, Mr. and Mrs. William Pogue, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pogue, Miss Florabelle Pogue, Dr. Fred Miller, Dr. and Mrs. Cyril Waller, Mr. and Mrs. Newsome. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elzy, Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Roberts of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barre, Mrs. Cora C. Horne, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hoffman Woods, Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson, Oscar Flanner. Etta Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Emile Hamilton, Mrs. Daisy Skeete, Mr. and Mrs. William Carrington, Mrs. Helen Rivera, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corneilson, Mrs. Susan Pollard Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan We keep a Complete Line of Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry at Lowest Prices in Town. 429 LENOX AVENUE Bet. 131st and 132nd Streets, NEW YORK CITY Page Six --- A. Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. William Boyd, Dr. and Mrs. William R. Granger, Mrs. Gay C. Simon, Mrs. Nannie Montero, the Cohen Johnstons, Mr. and Mrs. Rozier D. Johnston, Mrs. Margaret Chestnut, Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Barre, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. Jerome B. Burge, Constance Willis, Hortense Coleman, Frances Seaton, Vesta Atwinson, Lila Jef- MARION JOHNSTON, the most the mother of the most adorable THE MUSICIAN MARION JOHNSTON, the most beautiful girl in Brooklyn and the mother of the most adorable baby. fers, Irma Doar, Lucile Woods, Carmen Barre, Bill Hartsfield, John Atkinson, John Richardson. Fred Bestmann, Burke Horne, Edward Parsons, Mal Fulcher, Malcolm Johnston, Norman Johnson, Will Doar, Henry Ashcroft, Evon Thorne, Emory Moore. Hilda Stokien, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stokien and daughter, Mr. Frank Montero, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Ludlow Werner, Mr. and Mrs. Ludlow Werner, Jr.. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. GONZALEZ WELERS --- H. Gant, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hart, Mr. Harold McDougal, Mrs. Barber, Mr. and Mrs. Richard White, Mr. and Mrs. George Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chisholm. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Rozar, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. John Dias, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harper, Mrs. Julia Dixon Jackson, most beautiful girl in Brooklyn and baby. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Downing, Miss Mena Downing, John Downing, James Holbrooke, Frank Holbrooke, Mr. and Mrs. P. Evon Thorne, Lillian Lomax, and loads and loads of others. The same night in New York at Bamboo Inn where the Zo-Phangs were making merry were seen the following Brooklynites: Yohannes and Fred Travis, Peggy Burrill and John King, John Bossell, Pearl Whiting and John's mother. Mrs. Lee; Kenneth Wibecan, Mildred and Carmel Monte, Herbert Lawrence, Richard Jackson, Iris Wilson, Clement Browne and many others whose names I didn't get. MARVELLO BEAUTY SHOPPE and SCHOOL All branches of Beauty Culture Practised and Taught 223 West 135th St. Tel. Aud. 10211 Laura S. Gibbs Proprietor tainly did make time that night) also took in Elsie Hunter's "get together." Elsie, dear, give us another chance, please. * * * Well, we are tickled pink to be able to tell you that the Lincoln Settlement (Brooklyn, you know) Follies, with all their good-looking girls and dapper young men, will have their revue and dance May 9 at Prospect Hall (Brooklyn). Fourteen piece orchestra—will that do? My eye! I'll say it will! Right now the world is being whirled around with music, the air is full of music, and the more we have the merrier we become. Let me know if you want a box. Everybody will be sittin' pretty that night. The "Gays" are thinking seriously of staging their second annual dance during Easter week at Bamboo Inn. "Me and My Shadow" will surely be among the first arrivals, especially since Gene is tootin' his "sax" there. * * * Harold Livingston, in the language of two poets, we say, "look not mournfully on the past, it cometh not again," and "consider each day a bright and new beginning." Understand what we mean? Sho! \* \* \* Milton Delaney and Lee Johnson of Washington, D. C., Margaret and Sumner Delaney of New York City were visitors in the "City of Churches" recently. Is it possible that Lee was really in Brooklyn How did you like our city? Mal Fulcher, Mal Johnston and Norman Johnson are organizing a club which will be known as 'Black Sheep." How descriptive! They plan to announce shortly the date of their winter prom to be given at Bamboo Inn. Whoopee! Lady Nicotine, include my name in your prayers. We want two invites to "Black Sheep." We know Mal Johnston and Norman will have their hands full (poor dears) working on this new club, together with their trips to D. C. (Howard) and Bordentown. And Mal Fulcher will have more than his share of hard work. considering how busy Philly keeps him. How about D. C. brother? It's 1... how curious some people are! Are Mal and Norman engaged? That's the question which is perplexing a great many young ones—that is, those who haven't anything else to worry about. We all have been told that Malcolm and Norman's interests lie exclusively with two of Howard's freshies—but we don't know yet, but soon, how far the above-mentioned interests have progressed. Perhaps, it would be a great help for the three fellers (and their parents—don't forget them!) if all concerned were to purchase an interest in the Pennsylvania railroad. * * * Peggy Burrill and I were in Harlem last week. Dear me, that girl would honestly walk a horse to death. She's only sixty inches high and, though there's a difference of two inches in our heights, I had to skip to keep up with that cute baby. We enjoyed seeing those of the Tattler staff—the "big M. E." herself and also the sights of Harlem in the daytime. It was all very lovely but we little country girls of Brooklyn do not "lube" HAWAIIAN SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS Reg. U. S. Patent Office BUILT ON MERIT HAWAIIAN SYSTEM TREATMENTS GROW HAIR. THOUSANDS BENEFITED DAILY special tonics used for scalp troubles. New York City Branch. 115 WEST 133RD STREET LET US SERVE YOU. Our trained agents quickly find themselves the most popular persons in their community. Instructions by mail Agents wanted EVERYWHERE. Two months treatment $2.00. Send for catalog. Address all mail to Mme. T. G. Bramlette, 1552-7th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Harlem at no time. Country girls, like fun! * * * Oh Curley, down in D. C. What art thou doing—besides chasin round in Milt's Lizzie? * * * The Education Committee of Ashland Place Branch, Y. W. C. A., announces that on February 22 its second Holiday Morning Musicale, to be given at Central Y. W. C. A. on Third and State Street will present: Nadyne Roberts Waters, soprano; Lyndon Hoffman Caldwell, pianist; Gertrude E. Martin, violinist; and The Weir-Jeter Trio—Felix Weir, violinist; Leonard Jeter, cellist; Olyve Jeter, pianist. * * * The person who sent George Burrill, Peggy, Portia and Jean the swell valentines surely is clever and original. But whoever told you I am fat certainly did make a mistake! Guess again. * * * Last week, a young real good-looking minister (Tompkins Avenue Church) told us that Lent isn't a time for giving up candy, movies, dances or anything else one likes to do. He said the church is like a mother whose son or daughter has left home, but returns to the old homestead at certain seasons during the year. During Lent, the Church calls to those in spite of whatever they are doing or have done, "to take up their cross and come back to Jesus." He continued telling us that a Christian is one who is cheerful and happy all the time—there is no cause to go around with a long face and bowed head—that the word "Rejoice" is used more than any other. So having already said we would give up going to our beloved movies and dances, need we tell you that we were glad to hear the talk? The next day found me sittin' pretty, gazing upon Nils Asther's 'Dream of Love"—we've only seen it three times, you know. We expect to be 'among those present" at Osbiny's dance, and also join the crowd at the Howard and Morgan game in Jersey on Washington's birthday. So that's that. Mrs. B. Carter and her son, C. Edward Carter, were the guests of Mrs. M. Jordan of Philadelphia. Pa., over the week-end of February 16. Mrs. Jordan is Mrs. B. Carter's sister and has just taken up her residence in the Quaker City. Elijah Hendricks and C. Edward Carter were the guests of Leonard Jackson on Thursday evening, February 14, at a card party. EARN $25-$100 WEEKLY ONLY THROUGH PROF. ROHRER'S WORLD FAMOUS BEAUTY SCHOOL Mary Ann Friday, February 22, 1920 Social Gera Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond "I've got a man crazy about me; He's funny that way." THE greatest joy in life is to live. The second greatest joy is to live. The third greatest joy is to receive thereby hangs the success of the sixty-one years have thrilled and New York. If Paris, Buenos Ayres or Mating picture to offer than that annual costume ball of Hamilton L Wigs of all colors—red, white, pink blonde; gowns of all descriptions, words. But above and over all, a raderie that fired the imagination at a costume ball can be a very tame gowned women on the floor are men are women, ah then, we have grow round-eyed. THE greatest joy in life is to be able to express one's inner self. The second greatest joy is to be able to mingle with one's kind. The third greatest joy is to receive the plaudits of one's fellows. And thereby hangs the success of the Hamilton Lodge dances which for sixty-one years have thrilled and entertained the most blase of New York. If Paris, Buenos Ayres or Moscow have a more colorful or stimulating picture to offer than that presented last Friday night by the annual costume ball of Hamilton Lodge at Rockland Palace, I doubt it. Wigs of all colors—red, white, pink, green, henna, purple. yellow, rose, blonde; gowns of all descriptions, jewels, feathers and beauty beyond words. But above and over all, a spirit of abandon, hilarity and comraderie that fired the imagination and made for a true fiesta. Of course, a costume ball can be a very tame thing, but when all the exquisitely gowned women on the floor are men and a number of the smartest men are women, ah then, we have something over which to thrill and grow round-eyed. The crowd which was immense was divided into two distinct parts—those who came to see, to sympathize or jeer, and to be amused, and those who came to play the principal roles. The audience packed every box, every loge and almost every inch of space around the dance floor. The actors paraded the narrow aisles behind the boxes and the center of the dance floor. And they were gorgeous beyond words. Among the outstanding costumes were Cleo's trunks and bandeau of satin and rhinestones with head dress and trimmings of ostrich feathers; Edward Allison's canary yellow satin bridal gown with tulle veil and real cowl lilies and lilies of the valley; two Hua outfits one of white fringe, the other a combination of henna and green; two soubrettes in short, backless dresses of enormous spangles; Denny White's coral velvet; a snug yellow satin bodice studded with mirrors with skirt of ostrich plumes from yellow to orange and a head piece of cock feathers worn by Si Young; a senorita wearing black lace with an enormous red feather face; a red devil—horns and all with a pixie fork; La Flame in the smartest white satin stove pipe hat, red beaded breast plates and a white sash, nothing else, and I mean nothing else, set off by red cock feathers; an adorable white chiffon debutante dress worn by Loos Cole; two ruffled chiffon, long in back and short in front—one red, the other black; and an odd, long, black wavy overall suit heavily studded with rhinestones. Of course there were a few of the inevitable 'mammy mode' costumes. Spanish shawls no end; and even a bird of paradise. The Lesbians were far, far behind in the big part. Few in number, they were very conservatively dressed in sack suits of grey, brown and dark blues. Not one came out in tux or full evening dress. The grand march was almost spoiled by the eager spectators who closed in upon the masqueraders and madly applauded and yelled for their favorites. The judges, (poor things!) were hard-put. They could have shut their eyes and picked a winner, but after much bickering, to the complete satisfaction of some and absolute dissatisfaction of others, the honors went to Barney Clark who had selected a white velvet studded with turquoises and rhinestones and a star head dress of blue ostrish plumes; Joe Canary who was magnificent in silver sequins with two trains—one from the left shoulder, the other from the hip, fresh gardenias and a headgear of dozens of tall, waving, snow-white plumes; Bucky Buckman in white headed fringe trunks and head dress of white ostrich; William Coleman, a magnificent Zulu chief, nude to the waist with sacred bull's horns on his head, sandals on his feet, heavy gold jewelry, some fringes in between and a staff of gold; and a perfect blacksmith who stood posed in the center of the promenade and disappeared before I could find out his name. No picture, however meager, would be complete without mention of James Babb, a past grand master of the lodge and patriarch of the ball who wore the costume of the belle of the nineties. As for the audience—Harold Jack- *** * * * . . . . . . *** be able to express one's inner self to be able to mingle with one's kind to be the plaudits of one's fellows. And the Hamilton Lodge dances which for entertained the most blase of New Moscow have a more colorful or stimuli presented last Friday night by the Lodge at Rockland Palace, I doubt it is black, green, henna, purple, yellow, rose, jewels, feathers and beauty beyond the spirit of abandon, hilarity and comedy made for a true fiesta. Of course, the thing, but when all the exquisite men and a number of the smartest something over which to thrill and THE FIRST DAY OF THE FESTIVAL was a record of happy groovups snapped at the Birthday party of BESSIE WILLIAMSON and with her mother last Saturday evening. The home 370 St. Nicholas Avenue was beautifully decorated for the occasion, that was attended by the elite of Harlem. men and Helene Grant had Richmond Earth of Chicago in tow and was he being thrilled! Uncle Tom McCleary Stinnette was taking chances, but using Marcia Lansing and Wilhemina Adams for protection; J. Clifford and Christwell were roaming around, for goodness knows what; Carl Van Vechten, Max Ewing, Maurice Roberts, Witten Binner, represented downtown; David Chink Watkins, Dr. Perky Perkinson. Dr. H. Binga Dismond, Katherine Wilson of Chicago, Florence Rogers Lewis of Buffalo and Blanche Dunn, occupied positions of importance at the foot of the orchestra; the Demings, Arthur Morris, Lucille Randolph, Estelle Everett, Lillian Bagnell, Caska Bonds, Coleman Willis, Doctors Powell, Chinn, Moss and Jones, Walter Gaffney, Lloyd Thomas, Aiken Pope, Eddie Davis, Jeannette Jordan, "Stretch" Hill, Bobby Branche, Jessie Foster, the J. Edward Stephenses, H. Cottingham, Nan Davis, Izzie Myers, Florence Lockett, Mayme Chapman-Julien, Carrie Haywood, Pheon Hood, the Charles Johnsons, Olive Willis, Ruth Norwood—were among the million. The Gybrettas were in power. Never no wells of lonellinesses in Harlem. Bessie Williamson of 370 St. Nicholas Avenue was the guest of honor at a brilliant birthday party tendered her by her mother, Ella Johnson, on Saturday evening last. Miss Williamson, who enjoys a wide acquaintance among the elite of Harlem, was stunning in a gown of black chiffon velvet and the * * * 安安安 happy recipient of many gifts. The gathered friends presented a brilliant picture as they flittered in the dance through the artistically decorated rooms of the home. Following the dancing, the guests were served with a delicous collation. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Nemmons, Mr. and Mrs. Pickwick, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Miles, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. L. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. V. Arington, Mary Diggs, Irene Springs, Elizabeth Jefferson, Marlon Jefferson, Lillian Jones, Miss Flemister, Doll Scott, Miss N. Scott, Anna Lee, May Howard, Mattle Saunders, Susie Christian, Miss Travers, Ethel Alston Nannie Taylor, Miss T. Twyman, Miss B. Hunter, George Turner, Bob Travis, E. A. Browne, Dr. J. Jackson, D. A. Garcia, Charles Travers, Walter Travers, Judge J. E. Scotland of Newark, E. Walker of Newark, Alex Seiflex, R. M. Jordan, Miss Harris, Charles Innis, Miss Skeeter, Charles Tines. * * * Rosie Gillard of the angelic expression, celebrated her birthday last Sunday week. No member of the staff ups snapped at the Birthday party Saturday evening. The home 37 n, that was attended by the elite of was present but reports have reached us of a marvelous party. Just the kind that would be fitting for the divine Rosie. Her guests were: Billie Caine, Rosa Williams, Dorothy Bellis, Catherine Peace, Elida Webb, Ethel Sheppard, Marie Bushell, Champ Bruce, Ethel Dean, Henrietta Nash, Rose Williams, Dora Bell, Edward Schiles, James Foy, the William Singletons, Charles Todd, Lefty Benson, Allie Moore, James Peterson, Herbert Harris, Ernice Pierce, William Singleton, Jr., Wharlie Martin, Johnny Lee, Arthur Westcott, Arthur Walton, Mouls Mason, Will Gilliard, Dewey Killingsworth, D. Richards, A. A. Haston. * * * Speaking of parties and there are ever so many given in Harlem, pipe this one which was just too bad. This was a birthday party, a regular blowout honoring Ernest Levister of Richmond, Va., and the donor—Earline Levister, his cousin, spared no pains in making whoopee. Her apartment was the last thing—all ready for the celebration on February 10th, in the year of our grace, 1929. Way up early—the first half arrived. They kept on coming till way down late when the last half came. About twenty-five couples in all were there. Eating, dancing, sipping; more eating, dancing, sipping; most eating, dancing and sipping were the main attractions of the evening. Among the merrymakers were: Caroline Rich, Lillian Dumas, Bernice Jones, C. W. Williams, Joseph Quinn, Donald Hayes, Helen Douglas, Ralph Hayes, Anne Douglas, C. Hoskins, J. Dudley, Nancy Miller, Venus Shay, Wobb Richardson, A. Moses, Marvin Eckford, Julia Johnson, Alfred Cade, Chick Dodson, and oodles of others. --- One of the recent contributions to American thought was the sage observation of one of the tars of "Hit the Deck" who remarked that some parties are given while others are thrown. The parties that are given are the ones you take your wife to, which obviously prevents you from getting in contact with a good time. Last Saturday evening the studio of the Uptown New Yorker was the scene of the other kind of party—one that was thrown, pitched, tossed, heaved and catapulted for Florence Rogefs Lewis of Buffalo, Etna Frye, Springfield, Ohio and Laura Tyler Borne, Chicago, by Carrie Payne and Irene Jordan. Was it wild? Well, Bacchus himself passed out before midnight and along about two o'clock the shade of Rabelals returned to its tomb with its head hanging low in defeat. Four bushels of vine leaves were swept out by the mails Sunday morning, and along with them the following rags, bones and hanks of hair: Maude Mey- of BESSIE WILLIAMSON TO ST. Nicholas Avenue was beau- of Harlem. ers, Jules Bledsoe, Rose Ellis, Rena Lewis, Mr. Anedrson, the Eduardo Castros, Bessie Tompkins, Mrs. Percy Brown, Lottle Tyler, Mrs. Joseph Dickson, Caska Bonds, Lucille Randolph, Alvin Moses, the Marshall Rosses, the Sol Johnsons, Katherine Johnson, Richmond Barthe, Clinton, Moore, McCleary Stinnette, Harold Jackman, Jean Golden Smith, Alonzo Tucker, Bertha Lambert, Gay Ingram, Etta Cachemalle, Mr. Chapman, Nappy Napoleon, Andrew Payne, Ernest C. Hutchinson, Arthur Norris, Rena Branham, Fannie Fiall, Coleman Willis and Dr. Edgar Perkinson. ★ ★ ★ Porgylites are returning to New York on the 22nd to do the subway circuit for two weeks. They sail the end of March for London where they will open at Choeran's Pavilion on April 12th. Edward Perry sent regards. *** Edwin Smalls, proprietor of the famous Smalls' Paradise, left Hot Springs Friday. He has been resting at the Springs for three weeks. *** Randall Stewart, popular New Yorker, was married to Miss Stella West of 739 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, during the month of January. Mr. Stewart has decided to make his home in Columbus and extends his best regards to his friends in New York. --- Mrs. Bertha Lee and Mrs. A. Clayton Powell, the wife of Rev. Powell, pastor of Abysinla Baptist Church, are on a month's tour through California and the West. The Andrew K. Watsons, formerly of 366 St. Nicholas Avenue, are now residing at 128-30 West 138th Street, Apartment 4G. Mr. Watson is a graduate of the Institute of Musical Art of the Julliard Foundation and Mrs. Watson is studying at the Barbizon Hotel. --- Estelle Trent and Margaret Bell gave a dancing and card party last Thursday evening for a number of their friends. Those present were: Geraldine Robbin, Bertha Langhorn, Ethel Coop of Flushing, Theresa Anderson, Clare Miles, Katherine Bell, Wilbert Mottley, William Ryne, James Brown, Augustine Bobson, Richard Young, Jack Smith, Davie Smith and John Wilson. ```markdown ``` Louise Reynolds Robinson, dramatic reader, is now living at 203 West 139th Street with Mrs. Mary Sweetwine. * * * Pearlle Deyo Thomas has left the city for two weeks to visit Mrs. Berger of Denver, Colorado, and other friends. * * Dr. James Lee, graduate of Rush Medical School, University of Chicago, died Friday morning at his home in West 130th Street, New York City. He is survived by his wife and mother. ```markdown ``` Harlem had the pleasure of witnessing the dramatic art of the Morgan College Players of Baltimore at a midnight benefit performance at the Albombra Theatre Friday evening. A fair house turned out to welcome the guests on this, their first appearance, and they in turn offered three one-act plays in a most creditable manner. They had selected Willis Richardson's "The House of Sham"—non-dialect; Paul Green's "The Man Who Died at 12 o'clock"—dialect, and Randolph Edmonds' "Sirlock Bones"—dialect. Of the three performances, "The Man Who died at 12 O'clock" was by far the best. Frances Male, Joseph Bostic, Allen Koger, James Carr, Osborne Dixon and Edward Carroll gave the best individual performances and Frances Male and Osborne Dixon were outstanding. The entire production was under the direction of Randolph Edwards, and the proceeds of the benefit went toward the building fund of a new boys' dormitory. * * * A surprise whoopee in the form of a birthday party was tendered Julia V. Johnson on February 17th by Margie Hayes, her buddy. At 9:30, the party formed at the Y. W. C. A., about twenty in all, and whisked away to the apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Gray at Coleman Manor. It was a shock to "Juddy" when she arrived at ten. Just didn't know what to say. As is the custom at all parties, we danced and dined and danced some more. There was the radio and the victrola, and a player piano, and also a phonograph believe it or not. You don't know anything about music unless you have heard them all play at the same time. Among those who came to congratulate Juddy were: Mildred Breach, Helen E. Douglas, Joe Quinn, Ethel Murray, A Haskins, Baldwin Norris, E. Pierce Jack Kohn, Alfred Hayden, Glady Armstrong, Frances Brown, M. Cunningham, Walter Carrington, Anne Douglas, and of course, the donor of the party, and the reclient, not to forget the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Gray. --- Through the Invitation of the Saturday Night Club, Lillian A. Alexander Jessie Fauset, Helen Hagan, Hele Fauset Lanning, Bertha Bauman Randolph Ruth Logan Roberts, and Mabell White, more than two hundred New Yorkers were present Sunday afternoon from four to six at an informa tea at the Club Caroline 202 West 127th Street to honor Jessie Fauset, author of There is Confusion, and Plum Bun The members of the club preside over the tea tables, and an impromptu program was rendered by Mrs. Lyndon Caldwell, who gave a group of highly appreciated songs with Professor Lyndon Caldwell at the piano and Miss Gertrude Mars Martin, violinist. Dr. W. E. B. Dubois spoke in spiringly of Plum Bun and the work of Miss Fauset who in return responded with words of thanks. The afternoon brought together on of the finest representative groups in our cultural literary set. CLUB SCRIBBLINGS IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE TAKEN PLACE OR HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED. If we havent got it, mail it in to us. HAMILTON LODGE 710, Inc., of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, provided the most outstanding bit of entertainment (if we may call it a "bit) for the week. From the time that Rockland Palace opened its doors, till the closing time of way past three oclock, excitement han high en to fever point. "LA" BAL MASQUE presented at the Old Manhattan on last Friday night was not only unique—it was gorgeous. From the costumes displayed by the "stronger" sex, one would almost believe that a fashion show were in progress. Gowns of all descriptions—from the dainty to the bizarre, including the theatrical, original and comedy designs—were numerous and exceedingly becoming on the stunning models. One could learn a great deal (meaning the female of the species) on how to deport one's self when on parade—whether modelling or merely indulging in the pleasantries of the dance hall. Such fascinating BEAUTIES! Blondes, brunettes, auburns, and the fashionable colored wigs. This spectacle drew an endless number of Ohs! Ahs! Wonderfuls! Will next year come fast enough! * 0 * On the same evening, The Star Juno 51 Club held forth at the Renaissance with its Second Annual Reception. And a good night they had for it. Perfect weather for dancing and so every one had no end of pleasure proivded for them by the reception committee—Lola Harris, financial secretary; Catherine Calhoune, treasurer; Gertrude Burrows, chair- man; Days Washington, vice-chairman; Mary Burnett, Mary Watt, Besie Jackson, Blanch Johnson, Lelia Bailey, Rose Caines, Annie Stoval. Officers of the club are: Anna Gaynor, president; Catherine Calhoune, vice-president; Emma Aubrey, financial secretary; Laura Wharton, treasurer; Rossie Trotter, recorder; Rosa Caines, chaplain. Friday, February 22, 1929 THE WEEKLY PRESS O. F. G. man; Days Washington, vice-chair Besie Jackson, Blanch Johnson, Lel Officers of the club are: Anna Gay vice-president; Emma Aubrey, fi treasurer; Rossie Trotter, recorder The E. Pluribus Unum Club met at the home of Richard Gibbs on Wednesday last, playing whist. At the end of the card playing, the host served delicious refreshments, which provided means of whoopee, so we're told. * * * The Morris Heights Excelsiors-a social club composed of mail carriers held their meeting at the residence of Leicester Bryant. At an earlier meeting, the following officers were elected: Joseph A. Johnson, president; George Harvey, vice-president; Joseph Childs, financial secretary; Leicester Bryant, recording secretary; Thomas Potter, treasurer; Joseph Smith, sergent-at-arms; Al Saunders, chaplain; Frank A. Mendez, charge-d'affairs. Alfred Otley, George Lindsay, Aurelis Epps, Charles A. Ross, Emerson De Shields and Rigaude Prout were accepted as members. * * * The Satellite Alumnae Club of Abyssinia entertained at a unique Valentine Tea Party on Sunday afternoon. February 10th at the home of Mrs. Edythe Churchill. The dining room was taste- RUMMAGE SALE RUMMAGE SALE What Is Better? A CHEAP NEW COAT Or a Genuine, Slightly Used Fur Coat FEBRUARY CLEARANCE 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. FUR COATS SOCIETY WOMEN Formerly owned many of the wonderful coats. Some of them are hardly worn. Many of the coats are trimmed with mink, squirrel, fox, beaver, skunk, etc. Many Worth to $200 When New Every single, better grade coat on our racks —$40. Included are plain and trimmed models in caracul, raccoon, American broadtail, Jap mink, Persian paw, Persian lamb, muskrat, opossum. AARON'S 851 Sixth Avenue N. W. Corner 48th St. fully decorated with Valentine colors The hostesses were Gertrude Bourke, Alberta Kline, Eva Vaughan, Mabel Moore and Hattie Mitchell. A valentine was given each guest. A pleasing musical program was presented. Madeleine Coachman was chairman of the Tea Committee. Ruth Booker and Martha Dozier poured tea. About one hundred thirty guests attending during the afternoon, each donating a silver offering toward the Club's Charity Fund. Marian Wallace is president and Winona McIntyre, secretary of the Club. *** The Gaucho Social Club still are talking of the swell time they had at their recent dance. For every one did nothing but enjoy himself, with Clarence Profit and his Profiteers providing the music. During the itnermission, Johnny Borne's Club of girls entertained the guests. * * * The Y. P. M. S. of Mother A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor, entertained at its Eighth Annual Pink Carnation Tea at Mme. Walker's Studio on Sunday evening last. A most interesting program was presented and those responsible for the evening's pleasure were: Bertha Harris, President; Elizabeth Williams, Vice-President; Lottye Lipscomb, Cor. Secretary; Lelia Adams, Fin. Secretary; Ethel Payne, Rec. Secretary; Louise Jeanerette, Publicity; Anna Wade, Treasurer. *** The Diversion Bridge Club was entertained on February 5th at the residence of Mrs. Mina Spencer, 46 West 136th Street. To enjoy the afternoon with Mrs. Spencer were: Mesdames L. Collins, L. Paris, B. Williams, L. Boyd, L. Branson, D. White, F. Anderson, M. Speaks, members; other guests included Roberta Crumpler, Julia Fitzgerald, Jane Best, Adelaide Leonard, Fannie Evans, Marie Moore, Carrie Haywood, Celia Dandridge and Miss Ruth Hodges. At the conclusion of the games a dainty colation was served by the hostess. --- Les Selze Club, formerly Semper Fideles, made whoopee at a gala cabaret party at Small's Paradise, Monday night. This was a benefit affair for their scholarship fund. If you know anything about the entertainment at Small's, you know what kind of a time everybody had. Leaving the "time of your life" to the imagination—let's glance over the list of those present: Beaulah and Selma Sampson from Show Boat, Lucille Parker, George Nixon, Jack Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robinson (Bojangles), Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Baird, Mrs. Pauline Hackney, Mrs. Clarence Emory Jones, Eva Browning, the W. O. Holmes, E. Cache- THE NEW YORK TIMES Talented little T H E L M A SCOTT, who has mastered all the intricacies of cymbal, S anish and tap dancing. mailles, James L. Johnsons, J. Hammond Woodyne, Rose K. Ellis, Etna Frye, Gaither Henrys, Clarence Robinson, Viola Gardner, James E. Allen Alma Mary Haskins, Gertrude Curtis Mrs. Plournoy Miller, Leon Whitty, Frank Brighteraups, Celeste Sampson Beatrice Vaughn, Long Shoree, T. A. Scotts, William Robbins, Laurs Boone, Wiley Evans, Laurence C. Ingrams, E. Elmores, Leon Williams of Atlantic City, Clara Mae Simms, Eva Graig, S. Veasley, R. Richards, Ona Carey, Dr. Banks, Dr. Cheney, Justine Alexander, Dr. Marshall Ross, Teddy Blackman, Wilma Greenlea, Addie Taitt, A. B. Suttons, J. C. Harts, C. Flabert, and Marcia Lansing. Oodles of others were there of course, but twix dancing and dining and visiting, this was as many as a mere mortal could run into and remember the very next day after a whoopee. \* \* \* The employees of "TABES RESTUR-ANT" will give a monster Matinee Dance at Manhattan Casino 155th Street and 8th Avenue Washington's Birthday, February 22nd. Moxes and Loges are going at a rapid rate. 'DUKE' ELLINGTON and his incomparable Jazzists will entertain- So be it! La Foule held their last meeting at the residence of Mrs. Nan Thurston, 145 West 135th St. Plans were discussed for their coming dance which is to be held at "The Dark Tower." After the business talk, lunch was served. The usual card games followed. As guests, Mrs. Thurston entertained Mrs. Florence Jones, and Mr. U. S. Thompson. Mrs. Avis Blake will have the next meeting at her home, 236 West 138th St. * * * The Citizens Christmas Cheer Committee held their annual installation of officers at the Urban League Building, on Wednesday evening, February 13, 1929. After a brilliant speech by Mr. Fred Moore, who had charge of the installation, the following officers were in- We would appreciate your communicating with the editress of the club page—FANNIE FIALL—for we feel that we have something that will be of great interest and benefit to your organization. FEBRUARY 28 1929 THURSDAY Evening Just To Remind You That The LADIES OF THE RIVERDALE ORPHANAGE AUXILIARY will Entertain you at Their First Charity Carnival Ball RENAISSANCE BALL ROOM SEVENTH AVENUE at 138th STREET BOJANGLES ROBINSON WILL POSITIVELY APPEAR Featuring VERNON ANDRADES and his RENAISSANCE ORCHESTRA Balloons, Confetti and Fun Galore. Subscription — $1.00 Boxes — $4.00 Boxes on sale at Mrs. Mattie Bowe's, 52 WEST 130th STREET LADIES WANTED To Tint and Decorate Art Novelties at Home Excellent Pay Call Room 104 MAYFLOWER China & Art Shoppe 200 W. 135th St. Open Evenings Staired: Mannie L. Briggs, Chairman Lillian Stewart, Vice Chairman, Clare Janet Hart, Recording Secretary, Harriet Waller, Financial Secretary, Bertha Stewart, Corresponding Secretary, Narcissus Turner, Treasurer, Maude H. Ferguson, Assistant Treasurer, Ethel White, Publicity, Bertha P. Mills, Chaplain. A donation of five dollars was made by Mr. John B. Hadwin, a staunch supporter of the organization. Speeches were made by various members of the Club, also the following visitors: Miss Pritchard, of the Utopha, the Mrs. Anna B. Johnson, Amanda Smith, Ethel Burk, Rose Andrews, James Arno, Miss Mary L. Green, Messrs. William Booker, James Harewood, John B. Hadwin, James N. Norman Dunawa, the Mrs. Thomas Anderson, George Storall, Robert Scott, Brown, H. Hunter, and Alice Carter. Plans were made for a musicale and tea to be given on Easter Sunday afternoon. At the enclusion, a delicious collation was served. * * * The Black and Gold Social Club Co-ed held its first annual dance at the Association of Trade and Commerce, Friday evening, February 15, 1929, and enjoyed the patronage of many clubs. Two clever little dancing dolls, Margery Moulte and Dolly Wilson, of Miss Grace Giles Dancing Schol, entertained. The officers of the club are: T. Lomax, President; G. Moon, Vice President; Mrs. C. P. Strrett, Financial Secretary, B. Gowdy, Recording Secretary, Mrs. S. Jones, Treasurer; Miss P. Bryant, Chaplain; F. Jones, Sgt.-at-Arms; L. Debman, Business Manager, and Wm. Watson, Critic. * * * Lincoln's birthday was the occasion of the inception of six loyal Scrollers into the noble ranks of Hellenism. In the new Urban League annex, prior to the Lincoln-Howard game J. P. Asbury, graduate student at New York University, M. W. Weston, senior in Columbia University, Charles Vaughan, New York University and Roger Cheney, New York University crossed the burning sands and were received into the Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The initiation exercises were in the hands of Brother "Jimmie" Allen ably assisted by Brothers Harry Hipp and Edward Levy. In behalf of the visiting basketball teams representing Lincoln and Howard Universities, the Kappa boys royally entertained themselves, and the visitors at a closed party following the game. With five large rooms, sandwiches and punch, close to one hundred persons ate, danced and sang the holiday morning hours away. Brothers "Jimmie" Johnson, W. C. Bryant and Sweet were in charge of arrangements at the home of Mrs. Samuel Owens, 117 West Fifth St. Page Seven On Thursday evening, February 28th, the Ladies of the Riverdale Orphanage Auxiliary will sponsor their First Charity Carnival Ball for the benefit of the Orphanage at Riverdale-on-the-Hudson. Although members of the white race have for years supported this institution, this organization was the first of the colored race to become interested as a group, and through the enorts of Mrs. Joseph A Tanner, who called together a few of her friends, have functioned harmoniously in an attempt to do worthwhile things for these children. When the group first organized there were only twelve in number who journeyed to Riverdale and through the influence of Mrs. Mamie E. Graves, were able to confer with Dr. Mason Pitman, superintendent of the Orphanage, and trustees. Now the membership numbers fifty prominent and loyal members. They have centered their interest upon making conditions of the home as suitable as their efforts may afford. They have contributed several large funds to the institution and provided entertainments for the children. They are to send an experienced librarian to take charge of the library. Their efforts now are to promote a drive for funds to enable them to equip a modern playground, including a skating rink. Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority met Saturday, February 16, 1929 at the home of Florence Thomas to discuss preparation for Founder's Day, Report on By-Laws, Report of Committees, and the basis for scholarship awards. The hostess was Florence Thomas. *** The Utility Club, composed of forty-five socially prominent women of Greater New York, held its annual matinee dance on Lincoln's Birthday at the Renaissance Casino and drew a splendid crowd. Aside from the dancing which is always enjoyed when John C. Smith plays, Adelaide Hall and Earl "Snake Hips" Tucker, two Blackbird favorites, added their choice band of entertainment toward the pleasure of the afternoon. ★ ★ ★ The Interstate Tattier resumes its monthly presentation of stage celebrities on the second Friday in March, when it will sponsor the Negro Achievement Hour. A studio party of exceptional character is being arranged and friends of the Negro Achievement Hour will be pleased with the program. Theophilus Lewis, dramatic critic, will be the guest speaker. Backstage with Stagestruck GO TO THE LINCOLN 135th Street Near Lenox Avenue ALL THIS WEEK (UP TO SUNDAY NITE) Butterbeans and Susie AND THEIR RADIO FOLLIES FEATURE PROTOPLAY “SAL OF SINGAPORE” NEXT WEEK—BEGINNING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th JACK JOHNSON AND LEONARD HARPER'S CRAZY RHYTHM CAPERS With AL MOORE and FREDDIE WASHINGTON Feature Photoplay CORINNE GRIFFITH in “OUTCAST” Friday, February 22, 1929 3 Back IN OUR LAST issue, (Feb. 15th) our reviewer of the Chee Chee musical comedy at the Lafayette Theatre, made a number of glaring mistakes in reporting this production. He omitted to mention the following named entertainers: Kitty Brown, Sonny Lee, Pauline Montella and Jimmy Baskette, four very important cogs in the vehicle. On the other hand, he mentioned two people who did not appear with the company at any time during the week. Just how Mercia Marques and Willie Jackson's names were mentioned is beyond me. Second only to "Jackie" Mably, Kltty Brown registered well with her audiences at every performance during the week. Her selections were appropriate and her heart in each one. She sang with a spirit that was irresistable and won her the love and admiration of almost every one. Miss Montella's fascinating personality and the cute and clever way she executes her steps scored well. Jimmy Baskette and Sonny Lee, were exceedingly good in their respective roles. Baskette is a corking good straight man and a good singer. Lee, a comedy entertainer, appeared to excellent advantage. --- HELENA JUSTA is back in town and with us again. She's got a brand new act, and a brand new idea that is causing a world of comment among the booking agents. She's taking up tap dancing now and with her other accomplishments, toe dancing and singing, she'll be too bad. Oh, you Helena Justa—the booking agents delight! It's not difficult to find work for her act. The other members associated with Miss Justa are: George Gray, Ray Giles, Charlie Hart and Harold De Mund. * * * DEWEY WINEGLASS and his "Chee Chee" musical players opened at the Orpheum Theatre, Newark, New Jersey, last Monday for the week. The cast includes among others, Octavia Sumner, Kitty Brown, Sonny Lee, Pauline Montella, "Jackie" Mably and Roscoe Montella. ```markdown ``` IRVIN C. MILLER'S "Brown Skin Models" are playing the Pearl Theatre this week. The cast lists among others, the following: Sam Paige, Eva Metcalf, Alex King, "Billie" Young, Harrison Blackburn, Blanch Thompson, "Teddye" Johnson, Martha Green, Michael Sherrod, Charles Saltus, William Brown and the usual ten or more high brown beauty steppers. THE JAZZBO Regiment is closing out their second week at Gibson's Standard Theatre of Philadelphia. According to all newspaper accounts, the vehicle is a big hit. Charles S. John- LINC 135th Street ALL THIS WEEK (UP son of the Philadelphia Tribune has this to say of the vehicle: "Chappelle and Stinnette, Evans and Gary, Gertle Saunders, Pearl McCormick, Columbus Jackson, Bertha Roe, all maintain the high standard of perfection which they have already set in past appearances in carrying out the singing and dancing angle of a most interesting plot. John Mason and Dusty Fletcher bring up the humorous side in a most approved manner which always provokes prolonged fits of sidesplitting laughter. These two comics as usual are hard workers throughout and are showing super strength in the cork department. The chorus is most pleasing to look at, and show conclusively in the "Possum Trot" number that they can really "go." The music is well directed by Joe Jordan and is most pleasing in that it is a relief from many numbers generally used which become monotonous. "Henry Creamer has done the bulk of the staging and lyric writing and the ingenuity of this artist is discernable throughout the production. "Many moons have passed since any of our houses have had a better production than Jazz Bo Regiment. It's distinctly different. So don't miss it." * * * "RED HOT MAMA" is playing at the Royal Theatre, Baltimore, this week. It's billed as having more stars than a king's crown. That's not so hard to understand when one is made aware of the fact that It's a Irvin C. Miller production. Miller had a way of turning out theatrical luminaries faster than the keeper of the astral estate can turn out stars at night. --- DRAKE AND WALKER'S snappy musical comedy company is closing out a second week at the Walker Theatre, Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to Henry Drake and his brother Willie, there's George Williams, "Stringbeans" Christine Daniels, Arthur Noble, Chester Owens and the team of Wilson and Goins. * * * LETTERS HAVE BEEN piling up on us the past three weeks. Eventually we'll get around to them all. Little Theresa Williams, winsome little chorine, late of the Alhambra Theatre, is rusticating at 14 Roberts Avenue, Catonsville Maryland. She's hibernating with her mamma in the mysterious Maryland retreat. * * * ADA BROWN, often billed as the 200 pound songbird, and her pianist, Harry Swanagan, opened the first half of the Week at New Rochelle, N. Y., and play the last half (beginning Thursday) at Proctor's Theatre, 58th Street. They'll strutt their stuff in this vicinity for the next six or eight weeks. --- THE FOLLOWING clipping culled from the Rochester Democrat, Wednesday, February 13, 1929 is rather interesting. Not being a criticism, we submit it for the benefit of our readers: While traffic rushed and rattled by the tiny green triangle known as Douglass Park, at St. Paul Street and Central Avenue yesterday morning, about fifty men and women now playing "Porgy" at the Lyceum Theatre stood in silent tribute to the man who helped to open a rough path for his race—Frederick Douglass. They had brought with them the Jenkins Band from Charleston, S. C., but the air was so cold the instruments could not be played. Mrs. Rose McClendon, regarded by critics of the drama the foremost colored actress of the world, placed a wreath on the outstretched hand of the figure. A number of white persons living in Rochester accompanied the actors, among them Mrs. William C. Gannett. The observance of Lincoln's birthday by honoring the memory of Frederick Douglass was led by Leigh Whipper, who as a little boy knew Douglass, and whose parents knew him well. He said, later in the day when seen at the theatre, that one of his boyhood memories of the colored statesman was of hearing him and Susan B. Anthony together on the same platform in Washington, when Douglass lived there. Several of Douglass's grandchildren now hold somewhat prominent places. One, Joe Douglas, is a concert violinist in Washington. Motion pictures as well as others, were taken by camera men while the actors were at the monument. One will be sent to Mrs. Lewis H. Douglass, of Washington, Frederick Douglass's only living daughter-in-law. * * * MAMIE SMITH is soon to make a two reel "Movietone" comedy picture for one of the big movie photo play companies. It will be an all-talkie all-sound picture with an entire colored cast. * * * SALEM WHITNEX and Homer Tutt will open a "Little Art Theatre Guild some time after Easter. The slogan of the two eminent impressarios is, "For Better Entertainment." They have taken over the little Grant Theatre at 140th and 111st Streets on the east side of Lenox Avenue. The playhouse will be completely renovated, the stage enlarged and a number of other desirable changes, including appropriate decorations, inside and out. * * * EARL DANCER'S "Ebony Show Boat" featuring the vivacious Cora Green, disbanded last week after terminating its Philadelphia engagement. Mr. Dancer plans placing Miss Green with a small unit on the Big Time. * * * BESSIE SMITH will soon take to the road with a red hot jazz band. She has been taking a much needed rest during the past few weeks. * * * DICK WHEATON, formerly of the spectacular production, "Sidewalks Of New York," writes of his "Big Timing" on the boulevards of Gay Paree. Yes, Dickie is across the big pond where the lilies of France bloom. He waited until the Kaiser's submarines were fished out of the oceans and the German army subdued. Well, "Discretion Is the Better Part of Valor," and Dickie knows it. THE SECOND edition of Lew Leslie's "Black Birds," now playing their fourth week at the Garrick Theatre, 11th Sensational Month AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED REVUE HIT! LEW LESLIE'S BLACKBIRDS with ADELAIDE HALL - BILL ROBINSON AIDA WARD --- TIM MOORE WORLD FAMOUS BLACKBIRDS ORCHESTRA and JOHNNY HUDGINS fastest, funniest & most tuneful extravaganza including the song success of the Nation. "I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE" PRICES EVES $1.00 to $3.85 MATS $1.00 to $2.50 NO TAX ELTINGE THEATRE W. 42nd ST Evenings at 8.30 Mats. Fri. & Sat. 2.30 MIDNITE SHOW EVERY THURSDAY NATURAL HAIR WIGS Switches, Transformations, Curls, Cluster Puffs, Hair Nets, Straightening Combs and Everything in Hair Goods Wigs Made to Your Measure Free Catalog sent to out-of-town Patrons on request ALEX MARKS, Dept. L. 662 8th Avenue, corner 42nd St., New York, N. Y. Open Daily, 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (Closed Saturdays) Philadelphia, are well on their to establishing some more new records for Father Penn's famous Metropolis. They shattered all existing records in Boston and there's no telling what these ebony children of Father Lew and Uncle Sol will do next. * * * CLARA CAMPBELL, clever little stepper, is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. She left New York some weeks ago. * * * THE GAINS BROTHERS, ebony Cuban tumblers or acrobats, have signed with the Orpheum people for a long Western tour, beginning next month. *** "HARLEM" AT APOLLO "HARLEM," powerful story of one phase of Negro life in New York, opened at the Apollo Theatre, West Forty-second Street, last Wednesday evening. We did not have sufficient time to properly review it so no criticism will appear in this issue. THE CAST, as taken from a program of the Boulevard Theatre last week, Is as follows: Arabelle Williams, Edna Barr; George Williams, Clarence Taylor; Mazie Williams, Elsie Thomas; Ma Williams, Inez Clough; Pa Williams, Lew Payton; Della Williams, Isabel Washington; Basil Venerable, Richard Landers; Jasper Williams, Emory Richardson; Kid Vamp, Ernest Whitman; Dr. Voodo, Barclay Trigg; Detective, Arthur Hughes; Roy Crowe, Billy Andrews; Tom, Bob Bramlett; Janitress, Ardelle Dabney; Her Daughter, Malvina Dabney; Hot-Stuff Peddler, Bud Allen: Policeman, Nat Cash. Other members of the cast are Lillian Fairley, Hemsley Winfield, Collingwood Hayes, Hillis Walters, Carmen Marshall, A. B Walker, Joseph Slocum, Mary Jane Watkins, Mae Morrison, George Thomas, Rita Weldon, John Lewis, Constance Archer, Allen W. Patrick, Cora Parkes, William McFarlen, Jenney Roe, Daisy Pilgram, Robert Corbin, Irene Temple, Ernest De Sharpe, Lillian Maxwell, Lorenze E. Graham, George Grissom, Aline Lewis, Grace Burke, Emory Bonner, Stanley Wolecott, Roy De Coverly, Gertie Chambers, Thula Ortiz, Rex Goreligh, Emma Maitland, Larri Lorcar, A. Wheedlin, Robert Berwick, Daniel Watson, Suzanne Cartier, Mary Daniels, Alec Archer, Vera Barbour, Leah Chandler, Ben Dalton, Arthur Brown, Clara Bailey, Rosette Brown, McKinley Reeves, Raymond B. Coleman, Albert Monroe, Walter Duffield, Betty Cole, Harman L. Farker, Sam Potter, Betty Cole, Helen Branch, Agnes Hill, Phil Lewis. ACT I. The living room of the Williams' railroad flat in Harlem. Saturday Night. Late November. ACT. H Roy's apartment. One hour later. Page Nine ACT III.—Same as Act I. Immediately following. Scenery built by Frank Dwyer and painted by Triangle Studio. Lights by Display Stage Lighting. Inc. NOTICE There is mail at the Tattler office for the following people: Miss Ethel Sheppard Miss Lillian Page Miss Letitia E. Brown Miss Inez Dennis Mr. Fletcher Henderson Mr. A. E. White Mr. Johnny Hudgins Dion Boucicault's Octoroon to Be Revived for Broadway The Octeoroon by Dion Boucleault, famous playwright of the late 19th Century, is to be revived and played "straight," is the latest Broadway gossip. * * * We had hoped that because of the popularity of the Negro performers that the Octoroon would be an Octoroon, but no name in the lineup was familiar and no mention was made of a "Race" member of the cast. Mercedes Gilbert in Drama Miss Mercedes Gilbert, again writes and produces a drama. On Wednesday evening February 27th, at Mother Zion A. M. E. Zion Church, Miss Gilbert presents her latest drama, "THE BELOVED HYPOCRITE"—in three acts and six scenes. Miss Gilbert plays the part of a religious adoring mother as only she can play such a part. Mr. Clarence Davis, is stared and is supported by a cast of gifted players, Mr. Harry Russell an experienced actor, Miss Lillian Thompson and Mr. Wilfred Lewis, Mr. Earl Cough, Leslie Lockhart, William O'Brien. Miss Edith Thompson and five others, Mr. Davis a most recent find in the dramatic art shows promises of becoming one of our leading actors. Miss Gilbert presented last year, a drama "Environment" which was acclaimed as one of the best plays seen any where. And the public will do well to see this young woman's work. The Interstate Tattler resumes its monthly presentation of stage celebrities on the second Friday in March, when it will sponsor the Negro Achievement Hour. A studio party of exceptional character is being arranged and friends of the Negro Achievement Hour will be pleased with the program. Theophilus Lewis, dramatic critic, will be the guest speaker. The High Hatters Page Ten Positively no items of malicious intent will be accepted for publication on the High Hatters' page. Address all communications for this section to the Editor of the High Hatters. The Publishers. Hiawatha Modernized By the shores of Cuticura By the sparkling Pluto water, Lived the Prophylactic Chiclet Danderine, fair Buick's daughter. She was loved by Instant Postum, Son of Sunkist and Victrola. Heir apparent to the Mazda, Of the tribe of Coca Cola. * * * Thru the Tanlac strolled the lovers. Thru the Shredded Wheat they wandered, "Lovely little Wrigley Chiclet" Were the fairy words of Postum. "No Pyrene can quench the fire. Nor any Aspirin still the heartache; Oh My little Prest-O-Lite desire, Let us marry, little Djer-Kiss." By Hugh M. Randolph --- The "Hims" That I Love HIM. NO. I love him when he's out in company, the way he has of apparently not seeing me at all, while all the time. I can just feel his eyes on me secretly. Then going home I say "you didn't seem to notice me at all tonight." Then I love to hear him explain. HIM NO. 2 I love that "elbow language" when I go to the theatre with him. It is so exciting to have him nudge me the very instant I was going to say the same thing to him. HIM. NO. 3 When we are out driving, I just love to have him say "Are you cold? Don't you be cold" and then the way he pulls that blanket around me, I feel like just grabbing him! HIM NO. 4 I love the way he has of scorning at women who wear ear-rings. I love for him to say "I'm glad you never wear those things," and all the time I'm just dying for a pair of real long ones. HIM NO. 5 I love the way that old mangy dog across the street comes to him with so much confidence—knowing he won't be kicked away. It gives me a thrill to see that even the old dog knows how good he is. HIM NO. 6 I love him in a restaurant because he doesn't say, "Well, what would you like to have?" I love to have him take that menu away from me and order the things that are just right without ever bothering me with "Would you like this, Would you like that?" Then I love that little sigh of satisfaction that comes when the waiter goes away. I love to see him settle back comfortably, as much as to say, "Now we can talk!" HIM NO. 7 I love to hear him say: "No, you can't have any coffee,—it's bad for you." I love to beg him for just "one sip" when I really hate coffee. His firmness is so satisfactory! Then afterwards, I love to hear him say "Strange you can never learn to leave that stuff alone!" HIM NO. 8 I love to hear him say: "Lord! Hasn't that girl got big feet!" I know that the emphasis he puts on the "big" means that he admires mine. HIM NO. 9. I love to watch him when I pretend not to understand. He explains so elaborately! I delight in that rising note of impatience, until he suddenly discovers that I'm fooling him. Then I love the indignation mixed with relief to find that I'm not quite as stupid as he feared. HIM NO. 10. I love him because when he showed me that photo of him across the room, I saw that old valentine I sent him last year—it was framed! I didn't say a word—I simply couldn't speak—but my heart beat just awfully for a minute! HIM NO. D. I love him because he is young, but settled-because he smokes a pipe because he's tall and strong, and because he's good-looking. HIM NO. 12 And, most of all, I love him because he's him and because he loves me! * * * While loving thoughts are floating around in our minds, we might as well tell you that we are goofy about Rian James of the Brooklyn Eagle. He's a columnist like "us," the only great difference being he's a real scribe with a way all his own of telling things, and we are just trying to be one. We are fond of Rian for many reasons: 1. Because he classifies his weaknesses into five odd classes, those who have phone numbers, those who haven't, those who are blondes, those who are brunettes, and the reds are together. 2. Because he smokes the queerest looking pipe we have ever seen. 3. Because he has an inferiority complex and isn't the least bit backward about telling you of it. 4. Because he is young, tall, strong and handsome. 5. Because he says Hey! Hey! and Chuckle! Chuckle! Chuckle! which are the very words we, too, are fond of. 6. Because Rian's wise cracks are really funny, no foolin'! 7. Because he refers to himself as "Your boy, Rian." 8. We like soda water, and gingerale, but Rian loves "pink ones" which are something, we suppose, very good Mrs. Dismond's famous eggnog Hey! They are drinkables, however, like but we can't exactly explain them. Hey! 9. Because Rian thinks columnists should be read and not heard, which is the very way we feel, too. 10. Because our boy, Rian, can't think up smooty comebacks to seven hundred variations of "I do enjoy your column so much" and neither can we, as a matter of fact we don't try to just look natural, which is pretty dumb looking. 11. Because Rian's forehead is very and we are just crazy about brilliant and we are jjust crazy about brilliant men. 12. Because our boy, Rian, is a big flirter and that isn't all. He's frank enough to tell you about his various flirtations—especially the one with the cutie, selling poppies—how about it? 13. Because Rian admits that he amuses himself on a rainy day by reading the phone directory—and so do we only we are afraid to own up—thinking people would believe us coo-coo. 14. Because Rian was clever enough to discover while reading his directory that fruit-stuffs are in season. He found 52 Cherries. 5 Grapes. 20 Pears. 14 Apples. 2 Plums. 15 Oranges. 2 Mangoes. "Yes, we have no Bananas"; becoming zoological, he uncovered 60 Birds. 1000 Wolfs. 80 Lions. 100 Lambs. a couple of Sunrises, Sunshines, a score of Snows, 16 Dunkers, 3 who are Bold, 76 Darlings, flocks of Riches, oodles of Poors, 2 Bolognas (really!), 4 Dearys, 1 Crime, even 1 Came, and 2 Wents. He learned further that Dr. Pullman is a dentist; that Appollo is in the meat business; that George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and U. S. Grant are registered, too; that Nathan Hale is an optometrist; Robert E. Lee an artist, and John Hancock is a lawyer. If you doubt us, look it up yourself in the New York directory. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BEBE WHITTINGTON, one of the pretty and charming Hostesses who will make Tabb's Restaurant Employees Association's first Matince Dance on Washington's Birthday at Manhattan Casino, a joy long to be remembered. 15. Because our boy, Rian, has had some thrilling experiences and has had the nerve to fly from New York to Chicago in an airplane, which is one thing we wouldn't do even if St. Peter himself were to descend and ask us to. 17. Because Rian spends a great deal of his time at the movies and so do we. I wonder if he likes Nils Asther? 18. Because our boy, Rian, is very slangy, and so are we, Anne Howe! 19. Because Rian's choice of poetry is the same as ours. 20. And because he is the one and only Rian James. * * * So Jimmy Yearwood didn't know what to do with his extra tickets to Zo-Phangs! Well, well, well, we always thought Jimmy a bright little boy. Next time, Jimmy, just trot those tickets around to our house—we'll show you how to use them—No Foolin'! * * * Yeh, and it's our private opinion that Percy what's-his-name would fare better if he were to stay at home instead of parking elsewhere. *** ** We don't ever hear of Ed Silvers, John, "Abbie" Cooper and Ralph Holt all Lincoln men. What has become of them? ** There is an adorable young thing in the backwoods called Bordentown. She's so lovely, with red hair, freckles and all that. The M. E. of the Tattler should get this cute baby's picture. Her name is—well—we'll give it to you privately. To Be Memorized Before Seeing "Harlem" RENT PARTY—A Saturday night orgy staged to raise money to pay the landlord. SWEETBACK—A colored gigolo, or man who lives off women. HINCTY—Imperious; snooty. DICTY—Highbrow. MONKEY-CHASER—A West Indian Negro. LOVE-CHARM—A good-luck piece designed to attract a particular person of the opposite sex. GOOFER-DUST—A supposedly magic powder which, if sprinkled judiciously, will rout bad luck, win a recalcitrant sweetheart, or chase a discarded but tenaciuos one. MONKEY-HIP-EATER—A derisive name applied to a Barbados Negro; supposed to have originated with the myth that Barbados Negroes are passionately fond of monkey meat, particularly "monkey hips with dumplings." NUMBERS—A gambling game peculiar to Harlem; a sort of lottery based on three figures of the daily Clearing House Statement. CHIPPY—A tart; a fly, undiscriminating young wench. MESS-AROUND—A whirling dance; part of the Charleston. HOT-STUFF MAN—A seller of stolen goods. 38 AND 2—That's fine. FORTY—Okay. RIGHTEOUS—Right-o; correct. SWEET MAN—A great lover. BIG SUGAR, SMALL SUGAR—Terms of endearment. JIVE—Kid; Josh. TWO-TIME—To double-cross. LILY-LIVER—A coward; yellow. DOWN-TO-THE-BRICKS—To the limit. "MON"—A West Indian Negro's pronounciation of "Man," therefore a West Indian Negro. PICKED—Gyped, robbed. A little girl shivered and signed more than once last week because she was unable to get over to Elsie Hunter's "get-together" affair. The same little girl wanted to see Elsie's brudder, George, of Lincoln "U" Come to Brooklyn next time, big boy. *** And another little dame in the city famous for its churches is goofy about a too bad looking male in Jersey City whose nick-name is, we know, "Jimmy"—can you guess the rest? * * * All the Tattler copies in a certain section of Brooklyn were sold last week because Peggy Abram's picture made its appearance. A certain party knows that another certain party bought five Tattlers, cut Peggy's picture out and threw the remaining papers away. Imagine such extravagance. *** Portia Jacobs has given "Bennie" the air and has a swell b. f. now. His home is in Harlem and, take it from us, he's some dancer. * * * Oh-Gosh-Edward Parsons is really swell in looks, ways and dancing. We haven't seen him play, but they say he hits a mean piano. *** Where is our wandering boy, Alfred Miller, these days? We haven't seen him lately. He must be in love. \*\*\* It's strange Brooklyn girls are very sweet, pretty clever, and all that. Still half of them spend a great deal of time debating about one man. For every fellow, there's about four swell-looking girls and it's really a case of the luckiest one winning. It's a grand town for fellows, but too bad for the dames. \* \* \* Gene Haskins — looking real nifty — paid a visit to his former home town Sunday. He doesn't come often, but when he does, we are glad to see him. The tango partners, Velma and Buddie, of the Lincoln Settlement Follies, are just too bad. No wonder that other certain party is acting funny—like a postum, "there's a reason." Hey-hey! Al. Briscoe, why did you stay in Baltimore from Saturday to Wednes- THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Before Seeing "Harlem" night orgy staged to raise money collo, or man who lives off women. Indian Negro. piece designed to attract a partici- ite sex. magic powder which, if sprink- had luck, win a recalcitrant sweet- ed but tenaciuos one. passive name applied to a Barbados are originated with the myth that passionately fond of monkey meat, with dumplings." peculiar to Harlem; a sort of features of the daily Clearing House criminating young wench. ance; part of the Charleston. of stolen goods. —Terms of endearment. w. ne limit. s pronunciation of "Man," there- day? Couldn't you leave or didn't you dare leave? Oh, Al. We dear Eric Henry, the Baron, is down with the flu. All the ladies are worried. Do hurry and get well for the salvation of their souls. * * * To Him--(Name withheld by courtesy) "Your hair is like a bale of hay. Your eyes are very queer-- Your mouth is like a cellar door. But still I love you dear." * * * Rosey Louise Swain was selected "Miss Queen of the Classic"—Howard-Lincoln choice, for their game which was played at Rockland Palace, February 12th. Pity the poor, poor girls in New York who never get such a break. Congratulations! ANN C. DOUGLAS. AT ROCKLAND PALACE ON FRIDAY NIGHT: Something rarely seen:—A woman smoking on the dance floor. One of Mischeaux' movie stars (a "gentleman") was seen showering sweet essence of femininity upon another of the 'male' of the species. And! Goodness me! That handsome new 'man' in the Alhambra Stock! For all us females who crave the mannish bob; and who have somewhat mannish features;—Never attend such an affair. * * * The last person who was expected to be seen at the Y. M. C. A. dance was Emily Booker, but that only brings back the old saying—"The last shall be first." And she was charming, no end! * * * Who was seen in Philadelphia last week but "Slippery" Jack Ward, the cognac and scotch man from Harlem and other points "west". And Toad had so many with him (meaning chickens and never-no-hens). Mamma Spank. Jack, if she could see you! ☆ ☆ ☆ Seems to be kind o' hard for Johnny Yates to make his rounds alone while his sworn-in pal—Walter Nelson—is vacationing in the Wilds of Chicago. TONAL ROT CEPT y CL eR. 18 ee LE LL PTTL in TE ERA [ie AAG] gE re” AN caren PA Fe Eel es Cy i TA iti’? aia aa RLEM TT % let CON ee Lt P = BAM BOO , 4 |CONNIES] PARADISE | | THE — a Tee eRe | f ta , en ae f BU iY k a ar Ta a ; c : wy a: ca be 7 oo a al i “4 : a. ; : wre (f8\ 2 Melb. Fj , ese vm 9 * = i Eee ’ i = a °°. a 2 f 4 Pgs 4 * vk ee ao ‘ ee : 4 t,. af * pp ee oy UA Re ee: fie “ : eae 2 mae ok Wee. : pn ee ce : 2 a ee oe ae te bus ait: ee cS - EPR ER ee ae :. a a a be eee ger ae eee gid " i rn: eee peer ae : % % ree pc a Ss Bi : wee a Reh ~ re i ig 2 4 a de er 2m ee : : F a hacia, Leg eh =. i Be. . ‘ wo if Bi ee Bs. 58 . 3 were % ee hi z ‘i atte tk a joe a we e: Pac Cate Nie con ae a A, Sa eon bem This is WILLA SMITIT, who will see to it that you have thi time of your life at the Tabb’s Restaurant Employee's Matine: TY) ..... 4 Friday, February 22, 1929 SERA LNTRNTUNT OUT RTT ; A CA NN a i i mers) yes) es i Pt 5{ lh Se ab, On Sot Tas Saath fr 1 : I : ] ) H Fj | ' | ' | | OW BOY AND here's a place for red hot entertainment. Sure, the Club Har- lem at Lenox Avenue between 129th and 130th Streets. Cyril Reid is the “Big Noise” and ‘MIE boss here and affable Johnny Cobb is the maniuger who has a way all his own and it's the candy. THE REVUE is one of the hottest In town. They tell me that when Hanna Sylvester and Mamie, (Race Horse) Smith step out to do their stuff, the waiters are ordered to give the guests asbestos cushions. Then these same waiters stand by with fire extinguishers nd the doorman is all set for a quick fash to a fire box, if the necessity arises, AND THIS precaution is also taken when that flery stepping chorus unit comes out te do their stum led by the irrepressible Hazel Miles. Oh Lord, and that Hazel: she's just ‘Too bad" and spicier than the spiciest Ohili- con-carne smeared with the hottest: ta- Daseo snuce and sprinkled with all the pepper this side of kingdom-come. AS FOR THE rest of these red-hot steppers, well, just drop in some night and see them strut. The other five are: Helen Powell, Lindy Lane who can do about all’s to be done and two dancing boys, Perry and Ellis. fe @ NOW HERE'S another new one and {t sure should be a righteous one at that. The famous or infamous Oscar Hammerstein is the newest manager of the just opened Club Spider Webb. at Seventh Avenue and 126th Street, uv der the Alhambra ‘Theatre bullding. WELL, GUESS you all know Ham merstein, Yes, he's the guy that) pu Ham in’ Hammerstein, And 1 als might add, the “PM to. Did you eve hear Ham chirp. Oh. boy. and hoy ‘hat baby can talk, Neither Ex-Gover nor AL Smith nor president-elect: Her! loover can hold a light te this humen shonograph, THIS NEW club is sponsored by as Sagley and Danny Tenry. ‘They ar bout to have a big bleweut as we ge oopress, Yes. this ‘Thursday night Bebo ist is the big ar urand epening Might. Tnvitutions Iitve been sent au too the “Bis Gams” of PHartend’s aise ment devers, But kuewineg that som Wothe “Regulars may be ferscetter in the exeitement, here's your invitathen te come, We'll Tny the odds that) you Will enioy the Spiders Webb when il tomes to midnite frolies HERISS WHERE vow ll tind classy chtertaitment and all that ycoes te minke the hours speed dy oon the wits af relaxation and hilarious joy, But den’ take aur werd for it: just come and de onvineed. And if Edna Taylor, Berth Rieks, Aloanmad dohuny Viral and Nat Wilson together with that bevy of brownskia beruties dent make yeu whoop it up. exetse me. Ilave you ever met: Bertha Young. Mrankie Maxwell, Joyee Riehardsen, Alma Sut ron, Hiilda Smith, Margaret) ( FMenuar, Anan Tbumphrey and “rillie’ Wilsen? Net Well meetous at the Spider Wet, one night this week, 8 CONNIES INN will present their new revue the first or seeond week In Mareh, Aonimber of new fnees will he seen in the presentation amd one oor two may depart for other fields of activity. Leonard Harper is in eharge ef the ve hearsats and the stageime. ONE PLEASING prospect is the ex peeted return of the winsome Margaret Simms, “Dingled’ and ever smiling: little Miss Simms has always been one ef Father Kniekerbocker's cherished daughters. +k & LOVIS ARMSTRONG TS coming ta the Savey with “Ress Willinms next mmenth, Mr. Armstrong is the cele brated trumpeter who has scored a series oof triumphs for several record companies and is the outstanding at traction of the heur Tfis wonderful playing has won hima phree dn the juzz world, second to none, THE SAVOY managers and their pa- frous are to be congratulated on this nequisition of sueh a noted player. Tt Was certainiy a master stroke and the West's logs Js New York's gain. Incidentally let us mention the faet hat the Annual Re-Union of the Savoy smployees, a sort of glorious banquet md) good-fellowship, takes place the th oof March. ek t THE COLE brothers of Washington Heights, No Y.. who appeared on the Keith Time last year, will do their stuff 2t Connie’s Inn with Harper's new re- Jew, next month, net WILLIE WILLIAMS, the “Bird”, salled last week on the ocean liner, Paris, for England where he 1s to fill t number of vaudeville engagements. The Interstate Tattler resumes The Interstate Tattler resumes its monthly presentation of stage celebrities on the second Friday in March, when it will sponsor the Negro Achievement Hour. A _ stu- dio party of exceptional character is being arranged and friends of the Negro Achievement Hour will be pleased with the program. Theo- philus Lewis, dramatic critic, will be the guest speaker, | FIRST MATINEE DANCE Given by Tabb’s Restaurant Employees’ Association See Him] jg, Especially Engaged to ae ; Pore & es ENTERTAIN r * a Ee YOU |i. = Hear Him} ggme 27; THE GREAT I¥ (4 AND HIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA WASHINGTON’S $ MATINEE at BIRTHDAY ® 2.30 Until 7 P. M. Friday, Feb. 22nd . Boxes and Tickets on Sale e at Tabb’s Restaurants, Manhattan Casino § __ 364 Lenox Avenue and 155th St. and Eighth Avenue © 170 West 132nd Street He is to open the week beginning Mon- day, February 25th, at the Hippodrome, Birmingham; March 4th, the Ilippo- drome of New Castle; March 11th, at the Palladium, London and on the 18th of Mareh, at the Hippodrome, Leeds, England. nee RIRLIANNA BLANKS, who teamed with her sister some years age and later won favorable comments from the erittes with her trio, Is sunnying out in) California. She sends us a phote of the leading nite club ou the Pacite eoast. se oe SMALLS’ PARADISE revue will fen- ture severnl new faces next week, Just wt othis time we are net sure who the new members Wl be. Dewey Wine- eluss Js directing the training of the chorines, et * ‘THEE CREAM of Johnson and Perline that opened at the Silver Slipper, a popular nite elub oof Montreal, scored nooglorions triumph aecording to re- perts, They sure can ehirp and Tilda's lenrninge toe er--dance, Oh hey! «2 ANDY RAZOR and “Bats” Waller are furnishing the musie for Connie's Inn revue now rebearsing under Leonard Harper, Several new faces will appear in the new machine. o * « ACCORDING ‘PO rumor, the Biamboo Ton will enlarge its staf of entertain- ers, someting dno the near future, The famous Seventh Avenue Chinese: Ameri - han oresert is onee again coming Into its own. SE ae a i kd » LOL ym \ ya) ie ROSE ESO Ome UPN IND 1 1 | i The Hotel Olga guests for the week Included: Mr. A. J. Pance, Boston; Mr. Jolin EE. Bush, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Crawford, Buffalo, New York; Mr. Henry Smith, Troy, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. A. DeCotia, Asbury Park; Mr. J. O. Mitchell, St. Louls, Mo.; Mr. Charles” Brighton, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mra, Harry Roberts, Trenton, N. J; Miss Very Brackens, New York City; Miss Grace Pitney, Paterson, N. J.; Miss Evelyn Easton, Paterson, N. J.: Mr. and Mrs. M. Carey, St. Louls, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs, A. Young, Philadelphin; Mr. and Mrs, J. ‘f. Clarke, Philndel- phia; Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Henderson, Stamford, Conn.; Mr. George Similan, Philadelphin; Mr. George Johns, Phila- delphin; Mrs. Cora Valentine Millbrook, N.OY.; Mr. and Mrs, William Burnett, Chiengo, Illinois; Mr. William = M. Thompson, Boston; Mr. Robert Jones, Philadelphin; Mr. S. HH. Hull, Phila- delphia; Mr. J.P. Lowe, Wheeling, W. Viol Mr. WHlam= Clifford) King, Chi- engo., Tt Mr. and Mrs. 1. Johnson, Scranton, Pac; Mr. and) Mrs. K. 0D. Dunean, Chlenso, TL; Mr. and Mrs. L. Morris, Atlontle City; Mr. ond = Mrs. So. Mosley, Washington, D. Cl; Mr. and Mrs, Al Jackson, Pittsburgh; Mr, George Sacre, Boston; Mr. J.) Harris, Philadelphia; Mr LL. Gould, Philadel- phias Mro and Mrs. Charles W. Clarke, Philadelphia: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson, Hartford, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. KE. MeDaniel, Philadelphia; Mr. 7. Rich- ardson, Philadelphia; Mr. Henry Camp- bell, Philadelphia; Mr. James Chellis, Ceveland, Ohio; Mr. William Lyons, Boston, Mass. Joe Jeanette The "Iron Man" Page Twelve THE traducers of our group who make much of the shortcomings of Jack Johnson, one of the most notable ring characters of all time, have nothing but words of praise to offer when recalling the exploits inside the roped arena of Joe Jeanette, often referred to by writers of the "Golden Age of Fistiana" as the "Iron Man". Joe A Jeanette never quite reached the crest of the championship, but certain it was when at the height of his pristine greatness, like Jack Blackburn, and Sam Langford, he was champion in everything but name, and had his skin been white, or tinted with the deep red of the American Indian, he undoubtedly would have held the crown of his class. Joe first became identified with the boxing profession in 1904, when he was twenty-three years of age, rather late for a pugilist in these days of cradle tappers. Strangely enough, he happened along in an era that produced three of the foremost heavyweights since the decline of Fitzsimmons, Corbett] and Jeffries, to wit: Jack Johnson, Sam McVea or McVey and the one and only Sam Langford, the dynamic punching Nova Scotian, who made Boston, Mass., his hailiwick during his heyday. Johnson Refused to Fight Him. IN 1910 he was known as one of the dreaded big four comprising the aforementioned trio, and there was not a white heavyweight in sight who would have stood a ghost of a show against any of that motley crew. As a consequence of this unprecedented prominence of dark-skinned warriors they were forced to fight among themselves, thereby raising the hue and cry that most of their affairs were prearranged, if for no other reason than that decisive results would bring about a shortage of meal tickets. Before gaining the championship. Johnson engaged in at least a half-dozen no-decision frays with the "Iron Man" Jeanette, and in no instance was the issue between them as to who was the better man, ever established firmly in the hearts of the fans. Jeanette was once declared the winner over Johnson on a foul in two rounds. Declaring that he wanted to be the sole fighter of color to ever hold the heavyweight championship, Johnson refused to battle McVey, Langford or Jeanette. Another argument that he used to great effect was that the fight public would not pay to see two colored men fight, and as his price after conquering Tommy Burns was $30,000, win, lose or draw. he was always able to wiggle out of contests with his three powerful contemporaries through his rare business acumen. Fights With McVey Ring Epics. THOUGH the Hoboken idol fought Langford off his feet on more than five occasions, strange to relate the only decisive defeat he sustained during his prime was at the hands of the marvelous Nova Scotian who appeared to have the well-known Indian sign on Jeanette, allotting him a fearful pull in the weights and in stature, but always managing to score a vic- By Alvin J. Moses tory, with the exception of the fight at Chelsea, Mass., when Jeanette caused Langford to refuse to come out of his corner after twelve rounds of the most furious milling ever seen in a Massachusetts ring. But it remained for McVey to write into the statutes of ring lore, the most homeric struggle of Jeanette's long and brilliant career. The setting was Paris, France, and the never-to-be-forgotten date was April 17, 1909. The fight was to a finish, and never were two fighters put to greater test, or caused to exhibit greater courage or stamina than were McVey and Jeanette. Jeanette Knocked Down 21 Times. DURING this titanic struggle that lasted 49 rounds before a winner was declared, Jeanette, the "Iron Man," was floored a matter of THE FIGHTER THE FIGHTER twenty-one times, some scribes claiming that he was on the canvas no less than twenty-six times by actual count; The writer was very friendly with McVey, and the herculean, polished, genial native of Oxford, Cal., where he spent his early life splitting rails for California railroad companies, told him that his manager counted twenty times as the correct number of falls and lofty tumbles indulged in by the lion-hearted Jeanette. McVey sent Joe to the floor with those powerful left hooks of his, any one of which would have put away the ordinary fighter. But Joe Jeanette with the flaming courage of a Richard Couer de Lion, was no ordinary fighter. His manager, Dan McKetrick, and chief second, Willie Lewis, the old gas house terror from New York's tenderloin district, used up three food bags of pure oxygen in bringing Joe around after every knockdown. All throughout the fight Jeanette was doused with pails of water while stretched out apparently lifeless on the canvas. It was undoubtedly an infraction of the rules governing boxing, but the referee, a famous French strong man who was not very versient with Marquis of Queensbury, allowed the Yankee pair to get away with their act. Tiring of hitting Jeanette, who sailed into every flurry of the giant McVey's iron fists like a bucking cayuse against a storm, Sam tottered off his stool in the 49th, and half falling across the ring, stretched out his weary arms to Joe and exclaimed dramatically: "You win, Joe." My eye is closed and I can't see you any more; it's your fight." What "gods" were these stoics to pain, how inferior are the money grabbers of this era who sit in cushioned hotel chairs and quibble for hours over million-dollar purses and pounds of flesh. THE commercialized sport of boxing as one finds it today, offers a type of "Ironman" that bears but little resemblance to the furious fighting men of yesteryear. A cream-puff lapping cross between an acrobat and an aesthetic dancer who relies more upon the scheming of his manager and the invisible powers of the "betting clique," than he does upon God-given powers that need only development. One-night stands like those attempted by former Light-Heavyweight Champion Battling Levinsky, are things that belong to the past—and the past alone. Like the "Old Man of the Sea," jauntily perched upon the expansive shoulders of "Sinbad the Sailor," the brilliant exploits of the ringmen of sports, "Golden Age" rides upon the back of the present. Under the Horton Law, the doughtiest glove wielders of Fistiana made their appearance. Just lamp this list of boxers of African descent, to say nothing of the hundred or more "Nordic" supermen whose names adorn the sacred walls of sportdom's Hall of Fame: Denver Ed Martin, Bob Armstrong. Hank Griffin, "Muldoon's Picks," "Mississippi," Sam Bolin Belfield Walcott, Larry Temple, Dave Holly, Black Bill, Rufe Turner, "Kentucky Rosebud," Howard Wilson, Bobby Dobbs, Joe Gans, Joe Walcott, George Dixon, Jack Blackburn, Young Peter Jackson, George Gunthier, Kid Snow, Dixie Kid. Frank Craig, "The Harlem Coffee Cooler," George Godfrey (who fought Kilrain and made John L. Sullivan draw the color line). Peter Jackson (who flourished before the Horton Law and was kayoed by Jim Jeffries under that law after he had become a broken man in health and a fistic derelict). Young Pluto, and many others. Then boxers were strict students of anatomy and every move that gives an athlete the reflexes of the animal. Joe Gans, after losing to the great Frank Erne because of an eye injury which precluded his going the entire distance, studied in private his faults committed in that first bout. Joe figured out Erne's footwork and his own hitting powers based upon nature's law of co-ordination. The immortal Baltimorean figured that a certain step forward on the part of Erne would allow him to shoot a killing straight punch to the chin and win for him. The result of his deductions are historic—Gans hit Erne on the chin, annexing the World's Lightweight Championship in the quickest time that precious bauble has ever changed ownership. Benny Leonard, among modern fighters, was a master tech- Sensational Fight Films Pictures of the Joe Gans - Kid Herman fight in which the immortal O ld Master" scored an eight round knockout will be shown at the Alhambra Theatre week beginning Monday. Feb. 25th. ```markdown ``` nician inside the twenty-four foot enclosure. Smart as most Hebrew fighters have been since the advent of Mendoza, the Spanish-Jewish champion of England's early bare fist days (that's another story), Leonard was a bigger and thicker Abe Attell. Hurt badly by Eddie Dorsey, Ever Hammer, Ritchie Mitchell, Charlie (Lefthook) White and Joe Welling, he always met the situation with a new wrinkle that never failed to win for him. Lew Tendler, the socking Philly southpaw, had Leonard practically out and on "Queer Alley" with one of his portside polthougues, but the canny Hebrew talked Lew right out of the picture until his head cleared and then proceeded to give him a shellacking. PANAMA JOE GANS will live always in our memory as one of the smartest "Ironmen" of the times. Gans came along just a decade too soon, for had he flourished during the reign of the present-day fighters and his color scheme been anything other than "Black," he would have amassed a fortune second only to that of Jack Dempsey. Gans, like the great Jack Blackburn, engaged welter, middles and even heavyweights, while himself scaling a mere 142 pounds in his neeyday. He defeated decisively such ring behemoths as Cleve Hawkins, the "Canadian Wolf" who entered the ring weighing 195 pounds, and Wild Burt Kenny, who stood off Kid Norfolk at 180 pounds and licked tar out of both these worthies. Jack Britton absolutely wiped Gans off his calling list, while Harry Greb once left the ring upstate after an opponent had failed to show up when the promoters countered with a proposition he fight Panama Joe Gans who had been introduced from the ring a few seconds prior. Wherever and whenever Leo P. Flynn wished Gans to perform, the answer was always the same "Oke." He was the best modern body puncher that ever laced on a glove with the exception of Ketchell and Langford who contemporary scribes are inclined as we are to rate with those greats of another era. Yes, dear readers, it is like "carrying coals to Newcastle" to ask a modern fighter of this commercialized age of boxing and sport in general to fight more than three times a week, and should he decide to accept, his opponents must be hand picked palookas or tank divers. Godfrey — Superman An almost undelievable exhibition of physical stamina was witnessed by a few spectators at Jim Dougherty's training camp at Leiperville, Pa., last week. George Godfrey, the giant negro, was instructing a 196-pound white boxer named Spike Webb. Deliberately lifting his arm, Godfrey ordered Webb to punch with all his might to the body. For three full minutes the 240-pound black took smash after smash without attempting to defend himself, meanwhile coaching Webb when the youngster failed to get his whole weight behind the blows. At the close of the round, Webb was exhausted. Godfrey laughed and jumped over the ropes. Jim Dougherty calls Godfrey a superhuman man. He must be right. La Grey Defeats Vaccarelli Jocy La Grey defeated Tony Vaccarelli in a fast ten-round bout at the Olympia A. C. last Saturday night. La Grey weighed 149 pounds to 152 for Vaccarelli. In another ten-rounder Ignacius Ara, Spanish middleweight, knocked out Jack Wakoss in the third round. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Renaissance Five Triumph Over Long Islanders Famous Collegians Win Hard Game From 'Boys' Club' in Swell Prelim Bob Douglas's Renaissance Five—World Colored Professional basketball champions—a lot of Harlemites would like to be shown. Last Sunday night the classy colored quintet ran roughshod over the highly touted Long Island Whirlwinds, coming within a point of doubling their score, 43 to 20. Since the disbanding of the original Celtics—perennial champions of the basketball firmiment—various ensembles have arisen to claim world leadership. Fort Wayne, Chicago "Bruins," Cleveland, Hakoah, Visitation, Paterson, and a score or more clubs throughout the States are claimants of the toga once worn by the five of all nations and the "Irish" moniker. If the "Rens" properly rested and in shape aren't the class of the field, in this correspondent's estimation, they'll do until a better club hops along. An unusual high class preliminary attraction was offered to the loyal thousands who Sunday after Sunday fill Renaissance Casino to capacity. The famous "Collegians," State amateur champions, met the equally illustrious Boys Club and wotta game resulted. The Colored Amateur champs won out, 49 to 42, in a contest that had the fans cheering throughout the entire forty minutes. One thing, fans, we would like you to remember about the Renaissance board of strategy — Bob Douglas, Sid Kramer and Edgar Mercer—they go out of their way each week to book the best in the business, and if a team falls to provide the sort of opposition you might expect them to, don't blame the management, for they live up to their end of the bargain. The "Rens" are religiously avoided by most of the best teams in the racket in order to keep their blotter clean of defeats. Fans still write in at least five letters a week to your operative in re: a return game between Renaissance and Savoy before the season winds up next month. Remember, every Sunday night at 8.30 a high class preliminary, and the best available attraction money can secure against the champion Renaissance not later than 9.30. Olympia Bouts Saturday A triple event of ten-rounders will be the week-end offering of the Olympia A. C. in Harlem, Saturday night, with Tony Ascencio, Spanish featherweight, making his metropolitan debut against Georgie Mack of Jersey City in the final. Black Bill, flyweight champion of Cuba, meets Freddy Lattanzo of the Bronx and Frankie Konchina tackles Tiger Thomas in the other feature bouts. The complete program calls for forty rounds of boxing, with Marco Appercillo battling Eddie Frisco in the sixround contest and Frankie Lattimer facing Georgie Thomas in the fourround opener. ```markdown ``` BILLIARDS Enjoy the game at any time on your lunch hour or after dinner in the evening-at this well-equipped comfortable, conveniently located room in your neighborhood. Equipment by Brunswick. E. C. HUTCHINSON'S BOWLING AND BILLIARDS PARLORS 685 LENOX AVE. 392 LENOX AVE. 144 St., N. W. Cor. 130 St. S. E. Cor. Friday, February 22, 1929 NEWARK NOTES By HARRY W. BURROUGHS. At the Belmont Avenue Shool, the Student Council defeated the Indiana Big Five of New York by the score of 32 to 27. Sam Bea was in the limelight for the Council and the Student Council work was beautiful to watch. The Student Council was defeated in Atlantic City by the American Legion Post of the Seashore. Calvin Johnson, captain of East Orange truck team, competed in the 60-yard National Scholastic Championship, held at the Newark Armory, and was successful, equalling the national record. * * * Phil Edwards was easily the star of the A. A. U. Events, competing from scratch in the 1,000 yard handicap, being successful in this event. He ran anchor on the New York Relay Team, this team easily winning. George Hughes of Barringer High finished third in the National Schoolboy one quarter mile. * * * The way Spurger Robinson has the fair ladies going such a rapid pace on the floor at the Saturday night dancing class of the Elks home, one would think that he was a gentleman of leisure. Can one juggle furniture all day and dance all night? The writer had a personal chat with Al Bryant, Newark's welterweight who fought Ruby Goldstein in Madison Square Garden recently. Al said that Ruby was a tough nut to crack and he is going to take a little vacation and try to take on a little weight. Al said that he was going after the big boys as that was where the money was. Best of luck, Al, and much success! * * * Miss Emmet Thompson certainly joys herself at the dancing class, letting no grass grow on her feet, is no wall flower, and I'll tell the world she certainly does make whoople! All the basket ball fans want Student Council and Bordentown to hook up. Let's go, Bordentown! --- The affair last Friday evening at Dreamland Academy, given by St. Phillips certainly was put over big. Proceeds went to the building fund. * * * Pride of Newark's Band certainly is making wonderful improvement and all brother Bills should be proud of our own. Brother Irvin Ray needs to be congratulated on the way they have advanced. Some of the critics are calling them the "Mighty Monarchs of New Jersey." Wait and have a little patience and hear them at the National Convention in Atlantic City, N. J., next August. This is the band that won second choice at the convention in Chicago, being close behind the Monarch's of N. Y., the invincible band of New York City. * * * At the Elks Dreamland Academy, 29 Beacon Street last Sunday evening, basketball was put over with a bang. The ofay teams play on Sunday and as this is the Twentieth Century, and we who live in Rome and must do as the Romans do, are going to play every Sunday evening. --- The St. Christopher, with coach Bradford, two sight seeing busses, ten W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Office Tel. Harlem 4334 Res. 2508 7th Ave., Apt. 2 Tel. Bradhurst 3890 THOS. H. KIRTON LICENSED EMBALMER FUNERAL DIRECTOR WEST 124th ST., NEW YORK cars and all their "Wrecking Crew" was over from the big city. Well, Coach Bradford certainly knows his onions and the Saint C's certainly did perform in wonderful style. Wonderful floor work, correct passing and the five man defence was in full display. They were return victors by the score of 30-28. * * * The Elks team cetrainly misses Samuel Bea, one of their aces. "Mooney" Vanderver, one of the Owls' aces of long, long ago, viewed the game and remarked how things have changed. How well the fans like Sunday Evening basketball was shown by the large attendance. Do the fans want basketball on Sunday? I'll tell the whole wide world they do! Dancing was indulged in after 12 until the wee-wee hours of the morning. Music was furnished by the Swannee Club Orchestra. * * * Miss Louise Finch, Mrs. Buster Burrell and Miss Ollie Wright certainly did enjoy themselves at the Elks Charity Ball at the Armory. One can still hear them still singing about the wonderful time that they enjoyed. Edward J. Bolden of Newark, N. J., one of Barringer High School's foremost students, and Ralph Smith of East Orange, N. J., spent the week-end and Lincoln's Birthday in Atlantic City, as the guests of Mrs. M. Fitz. NEW JERSEY, by CHARLES E. SMITH. --- ROSELLE. N. J. A Prophetic Meeting was held by Mildred Wells of Eighth Avenue, Wednesday evening, at the home of Mrs. N. Jones, 554 Downer St., Westfield, N. J. --- Mr. Major Young announces the marriage of his sister, Miss Louise Young, to Mr. Frederick Harris, which was solemnized by Rev. John Harris, Sunday afternoon at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. A. C. Levar, of Ninth Avenue, East. Miss Virginia Bullock, of Montclair, spent the week end with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Smith. * * * ELIZABETH. N. J. Mrs. Clara Harmon was the recipient of a beautiful birthday cake in honor of her birthday from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson. Mrs. John E. Jones entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew of Vaux Hall, Misses Mac and M. L. Simmons, Mr. E. Thomas and her brother, Mr. Goldston of Philadelphia. Mrs. Susie Thompson is still in the hospital. Mrs. William Blak, the charming mezzo soprano, has returned to the choir after being ill for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lovelace are both confined to their home under the care of Dr. L. G. Brown. Mrs. Susan Cook is very ill; she is the aunt of Mrs. Margarete Balatte. Mr. George Logan has entered the New Jersey law school. Mr. Thomas Lomax has entered Columbia University. Mr. Walter Henry has decided to sing the fair browns to him by taking voice cultivation. The Misses Thelma Pollard, Marie Bell, M. L. Simmons and Mr. Edward Thomas attended the joint recital of the Orange and Summit quartette in Summit, N. J. Miss Margaret Jones has returned home from the hospital. The Roselle Card Club entertained the Elizabeth Five Hundred Club. Prizes were won by Mrs. L. G. Brown and Mrs. Wittle. The club returned home in the early hours of the morning. 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Bust Williams was out to the game with plenty of noise! * * * Earl Gary always has a new cutie at the dances. Remember the old one, my boys. After Laughter Comes Tears! Some said that Dick B. and Charlie O. pay everything And How! THE NEW YORK TIMES Any of the above Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations can be purchased at any drug store for 25c each, or sent postpaid upon receipt of price-four for $1.00. A generous trial sample of the Skin Whitener, Soap and Face Powder sent for 4c in stamps. DR. FRED PALMER'S LABORATORIES Dept. 4 ATLANTA, GEORGIA No, never no amber juice, Fats Daulels! Please someone tell Bertha C. where the Grand Theater is located. J. Pitman, please return the Barber's white coat. He has to work next week. What school does Sam Johnson teach? He always has a kindergarten class of late. He knows his A B C's. Dorothy, who is your girl-friend you call Billie? YONKERS, N. Y. CURTIES RUTIL Contributor * * * The past week has been one of unusual importance for two of the local fraternities. Over 100 guests of Lincoln Lodge No. 17, Knights of Pythias assembled themselves together in the main auditorium of the Memorial A. M. E. Zlon Church, that beautiful edifice on North Bway and Irving Place on Tuesday evening February 12th. This lodge was instituted on the 23rd day of October 1894. This event marked the second annual dinner and reception. About 10 p. m. the guests marched INUTES Page Thirteen down into the beautiful and spacious dining hall, after having sung two stanzas of "America." A very interesting program was carried out. Mr. Thomas Jessamy, Sr., was master of ceremonies. Miss Althea Banks rendered two beautiful solos, "Glpsy Song of Love" and "Sonny Boy," accompanied at the plano by Miss Constance Brown. Mr. William Foy rendered a solo "King for a Day" accompanied at the plano by Prof. H. D. Carter of Gotham. He responded to the encores. Mr. John Bailey introduced the speakers, namely: Bro. Monroe Foy, Chancellor Commander, Bro. Sterling Lambert, Dr. John Morgan, Mrs. Mary Howard, who spoke on behalf of the widows, Bro. John Green, and the most distinguished pastor, Rev. R. S. Oden. "Twas an evening long to be remembered. Possibly you do not know that on the 10th of this month the Round Table Twelve had its election of officers. Mr. Sterling Lambert serves again as president in his 11th year; Dr. Jones, vice president, Sir. B. K. Watkins, secretary, and Sir. Harry Howard, treasurer. Plans are under way for the annual affair in March. * * * SOUTH CENTER YMCA YMCA ARMORY REGAL SAVOY CHICAGO ABBIE MITCHELL, who could be an opera star, but who prefers to be a concert artist, appeared at Kimball Hall last week and gave an interesting song recital. A German group by Brahms, Franz and Schubert was followed by two French numbers by Dupoc and Chausson, and an air by Alphonso, and two numbers by Rachmanioff, Gretchaninoff and Rinsky-Korsakow. She ended by singing a group of negro spirituals. She possesses a soprano voice that is high and was clear throughout her program. She produced emotion in a dramatic way that held her listeners seemingly, partly in a trance, especially in the rendition of the Russian and spiritual numbers. Too much cannot be said for Mr. Van Grove who accompanied her. He played with superb musical ability and authority. THE MUSICIAN Page Fourteen ABBIE MITCHELL, who could to be a concert artist, appeared an interesting song recital. A G. Schubert was followed by two Freud and an air by Alphonso, and two off and Rinsky-Korsakow. She spirituals. She possesses a soprano throughout her program. She p that held her listeners seemingly rendition of the Russian and spirit. Too much cannot be said for He played with superb musical ab Q This is LAURENCE G. ABERNA THY, the Tattler's Chicago representative. But that is only one of his many claims to distinction. He is a harpist of note a member of the American Federation of Harpists, the Appomatox, Thirteen Forty, Chicago Assembly and Nathaniel Dett Clubs; and, what perhaps is most important to our feminine readers, single, free and disengaged. * # A few days later the Chicago Music Association, presented Mr. Frank Harrison, baritone, on the same concert stage. Mr. Harrison is the possessor of a resonant baritone voice. His singing throughout the program was well received by a full house. All the critics from the daily papers were present. The Tribune prints the following. "He is worth hearing, his quality of voice is unusual, if only for the quality of his voice, it is light in weight, for which reason it deserves the descriptive qualification of lyric. Its texture is considerably more than common beauty. He was assisted by T. T. Taylor. *** The Annual Inaugural Dance of the Appomattox Club will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27th in the new palatial 35th street Binga Arcade Hall. The exquisite beauty of this new hall which must be seen will be a fitting setting for the premier social event of the club calendar and will serve to make this inaugural surpass any previous occasion. Everyone is expected to be out. * * * The headliners for the first Sunday afternoon program to be held on every third Sunday in each month at the Oppomattox Club was held Feb. 17th from 4:30 to 6 P.M. Bob Christians' Novelty Orchestra played several stirring numbers. Alphonso H. Gouis, baritone sang, Lawrence Abernathy, Harpist with his inimitable performance on that heavenly instrument, and Chas. Selles tenor. A variety feature was offered by H. Van Gelder, world renowned club swinging artist, in an exhibition of fancy club swinging to the accompaniment of the orchestra. The Courtesy of Woodward club parlors were packed with cheering guests. * * * Attorney and Mrs. Chas. Wilson entertained fifty guests last Saturday night at the Colonial Tea Room 5229 Michigan Ave. The pleasure of the evening was spent in playing Bridge, eating, dancing and drinking delicious punch. * * * Mrs. Wilberforce Williams and her niece Miss Elizabeth Nelly were hostesses at breakfast to Miss Elsie Evans, bride-elect, bridal party and immediate family on last Saturday morning. Feb. 16th, the last morning before the wedding. \*\*\* The Friendship House Girls were presented in a playlet last Sunday nite at 8 P. M. at the South Park M. E. Church by the Epworth League. This playlet. "The Negro Background." Setforth the soloist recorded history of the race. The description of Ethiopia at the height of her glory was shown. The sponsors were Mrs. Albert George. Mrs. Evelyn Casey, Mrs. Mayme Higgins, Mrs. Wendell Green, Miss Vivian Garten, Mrs. Lulua Lawson, Mrs. Mandelle Bonsfield. Miss Isobel Lawson. Mrs. Adah M. Waters, Messers E. Franklin Frazier, A. L. Foster, Henry R. Crawford, A. L. Jackson, and W. R. Bonyer. * * * Members of the Yvonne Social Club were entertained by Mrs. Ollie Releferd at her home in Washington Park Court last Saturday evening. Those present were Mesdames Mary Marshall. John Horton, Ola Brown, Messrs. M. P. Smith, E. Brown, H. Drake, C. Cannan. For Advertising and Circulation Call Lawrence G. Abernathy, District Representative 642 EAST 64th STREET, APT 1 Peggy Denison Overby, Society Editor J. Hobbs, Misses Ida Smith, Alenna Cannan and Marion Dorsey. * * * The opening of the new Binga Arcade Bldg., at 35th and State Street last Saturday was celebrated by thousands of visitors who passed in and out from early morning to mid-night. It is a great five story building built of stone and marble and has a beautiful ballroom on the top floor while the lower floors will be used as office space. It is of Tudor-Gothic design A. D. 1200 with eight different designs that grace the ceiling set off by beautiful massive chandeliers that give a dazzling effect. Old rose velvet drapes grace the windows and doorways. Flowers were sent by the Mid-South Side Chamber of Commerce, A. B. C. Women's Club. Mr. and Mrs. A. Feaman, George Bundy, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGowan, E. Bacon, The Chicago Defender, Otis Elevator, Anne Malone, Sampson Furniture Co. and the Park House Sausage Co. *** There's hardly standing room at the Chin Chow Cafe these days. I was there last Sunday and all the fellows without girls would not be admitted. I was truly lucky to get in without a girl. W. C. Handy was there with Hugo Williams. Mr. Handy is the popular Bandmaster and composer having composed the successful St. Louis Blues, Beale St. Blues, Yellow Dog Blues, Joe Turner Blues, Golden Brown Blues, and Hesitation Blues. Have you heard all thee Blues? Then I locked out on the dance floor and I saw Marshall Rogers with a doll, yes. Prince Ali was there with his usual Sunday nite party. Dr. Sourgeon Morris was also there, so was Mr. Woodward, the photographer. But with all these people Big Boy Mills is yet able to smile and keep going. Out in the 5th ward C. Udell Turpin is a candidate for Alderman opposing Alderman Leonard J. Grossman. Pretty Alice Booker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Booker of Chicago and Maywood was married to Atty. Albertus Conn of Washington, D. C.. comes as a surprise to her many friends. She is a popular member of the social set. The ceremony was performed a year ago in Bowling Green, Ohio. The happy couple will be at home in Toledo, Ohio, after March 1st. Dr. Bernyece De Freitas has returned to her home after a pleasant trip to Havana, Cuba. \* \* \* Dr. Carl Roberts was the principal speaker at the Sunday Evening Club at the Metropolitan Community Center on last Sunday His subject was "Abraham Lincoln. Man and American." * * * Mr. C. L. Eaton, copper magnet of California was the guest of Mr. L. L. Lindsey, 4838 Forestville Ave. for three days last week. Some of those who met the distinguished guest were A. L. Jackson. Geo. Logan. Edward Cole. Geo. Logan Cary B. Lewis and Virgil Cooke. A surprise birthday party was given for Mrs. Edna R. Simpson, 2816 Fulton St. last week. Those who did the surprising were Julius Johnson. Wm. Hester. Margaret Dummore. Hallie Hester. Mary Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. William Harris Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crampton. Mrs. S. B. Johnson. Mrs. Odessa Crane. and Mrs. T. Hastings A very enjoyable time was had and Mrs. Simpson received many beautiful gifts. Kansas City Society By BESSIE E. EBLON We were urged by the Master of Ceremonies, Frazier T. Lane, to imagine we were in Paris at a Parisian Cabaret (the hall was decorated to give this effect) being entertained by our famous friends Bojangles and Johnny Hudgins. They were indeed well portrayed by little LeRoy Reed and Van Osborne, two of Maceo Birch's juvenile stars. (Wish you could have seen them "Bo"). Mesdames Emma Payne, social editor Eugene O'Neil's "Strange Interlude" tor for the Kansas city American, and is playing the Shubert Theatre this Clara Miller, recently from an Euro- week. Something worthwhile at last. I pean tour, were chosen as judges to do hope they'll at least let us have select the lady present that resembled the last row. (Maybe) Josephine Baker most. Mesdames Mattie Rucker, Etta Moten and Miss Brackens were chosen, Mrs. Moten winning by popular applause. She rewarded us with two beautiful reditions of "Sonny Boy" and "Mamma's little kinky headed boy." The newly elected officers were presented by Mr. Lane and are as follows: Matthew Carroll, president. Fred Johnson, vice-president. Leonard Roy, second vice-president. Lawrence Walton, recording secretary. O. D. Pyles, corresponding secretary, Raymond Williams, financial secretary. Grant Moore, treasurer. Claude L. Jones attorney and Bert A. Mayberry, director of activities. These past presidents were also presented. Percy Lee, Lawrence Walton. R. C. Gibbs, Chas. Garrett and Bernard Brooks the popular retiring president. A delicious four course service was enjoyed by all with dancing until 2 a. m. The "Bachelors" had a whang of a party Friday night at the Pasco hall. Guests were given George Washington hats to carry out the patriotic decoration scheme. The hall was decorated with flags and some more flags, and immense red heart (Be my Valentine) was the center decoration. George Lee's orchestra featured "Tight like that" and "Taint So" too clever for mere words to describe. The Bachelors lived up to their past reputation as having the dance of dances. Much "Whoopee" and other things were made last Monday night by the third section of the Trouveur Club headed by Mm. Everett and E. V. Anderson, at the beautiful and spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Drew. 1017 Nebraska Avenue. Dim lights red hearts hither an thither, good music, and delicious beverages made this a red hot Valentine party. The guests were. Dr. and Mrs Wm. Love. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clayborne. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Summers. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Tomlin. Mr. and Mrs. McMinn. Dr. and Mrs. L. V. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Homer O Eblon. Mr and Mrs. W. E. Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Jones. Misses Virginia Durlev. Irene Rogers. Ethelyne Jackson. Sirnora Miller. Lillie Green. Cecil Carrol Beatrice Anderson. Adabooth Penn. Eleanor Smith. Margaret Wright. Mesdames. Hortense Giles. T. T. Basham. H. B. Talbot. Walter Sineleton. Roy Gillum. E. V. Anderson. Walter White and Messrs. Shaver. W. H. Boot. B. Parker. Henry Smith. and Charles Henry. 100 * * * Club members present: R. B. Brown. Feaster Hobson. Dr A. Porter Davis. H. B Talbot. William Gregg. Walter White. Floyd and Cary Anderson. Dowell Carroll. Roy E. Drew. Plillin Hawkins. William Everett. Morris Herndon. Albert Brown. Art Simpson and Alvin Riley. * * * The Phalanx club's third annual formal party will be Thursday. February 21st, ten to one. Paseo Dancing Academy. This club is made up of Kansas City's popular Mail Clerks and Carriers. THE INTER-STATE TATTLEP If you can slip away, Parlez-vous? You can see them fight and sway Parlez-vous? You can drink champagne that bubbles, And forget all of your troubles, 'Tis a Paris cabaret, Parlez-vous. This was the intrigueing verse that greeted you as you were seated at one of the twenty eight tables at the "Beau Brummel's" dinner dance Tuesday evening, in honor of their wives, sweethearts and new officers, at the beautiful Dreamland hall, Cottage and Vine Streets. Eugene O'Neil's "Strange Interlude" is playing the Shubert Theatre this week. Something worthwhile at last. I do hope they'll at least let us have the last row. (Maybe) A. S. S. --- BERNARD BROOKS, popular retiring president of the Beau Brummels. Mesdames Hortense Giles and Lela Watson, entertained the "Night Hawks" last Thursday night. Dancing and 500 were the diversions. Prizes were won by Mrs. T. Giles, Mrs. M. Plummer, Mr. Basham and Mr. Plummer, consolation were awarded Mr. F. Giles and Mrs. J. Brown. * * * Mrs. Ralph A. Matsden was hostess to the "Crows", a recently organized club composed of some of our most charming young matrons. Saturday night at her beautiful home. 500 was played with Mrs. Rufus Givens winning the first prize. Mrs. L. W. Turner the booby and Coriine Saunders Wilson the guest prize. ```markdown ``` Another recently organized club calling themselves the "Bridgettes" is taking form, bridge is their favorite sport. Mesdames Katie Miller, Freda Gillum. Bessie Woods and Bessie E. Eblon are the members. * * * Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Bruce, 1213 East 26th street, entertained the internes of General Hospital No. 2. Friday night with a smoker at their home. Beside the ten internes, the guests were, Dr. V. A. Wilkerson, Dr. De Noval Unthank, W. James Elliott, Dr. Howard Smith, Dr. C. R. Humbert, Dr. W. H. Maddux, F. T. Lane, Joe Ervin and Dr. L. T. Tillman. *** Mrs. Ada Crogman Franklin, the charming wife of Chester A. Franklin. Editor of the "Call", left Monday for Cleveland, Ohio, where she will produce "Milestones", a pageant of which she is the author. *** Jesse O. Thomas. Southern Field director of the National Urban League will discuss the Urban League movement and its significance in American Life at the organization's annual dinner Tuesday night at 7.30 at the Community Center. * * * Roland Hayes, the internationally famous tenor, sang Monday night February the 18th at St. Joseph, Mo. So close yet so far. Wonder if he'll ever condescend to come our way? (Maybe it is the Guarantee) * * * Robert Jackson, Jr., well known Kansas City muscian, formerly of the Eblon Theatre Orchestra, has left here to join the Alphonso Trent's orchestra of Buffalo, New York. On the COLLEGE AMPUS LINCOLN TAKES FIRST BASKETBALL GAME FROM HOWARD IN SIX YEARS. Before a crowd of 4,000 people in the Rockland Palace at New York last week, Lincoln defeated Howard with a score of 22—16. This was the first time the two teams have met in New York within the past decade and was the first Bison defeat by the Lions under the regime of Coach Burr. wearing black bands on the cause of the financial der Smitty. The boys took a ful leave of Smitty in it was the only place that he allow him to visit. It is wonderful what a big husky of a man will woman put all over him that I have in mind is the our basketballers named answers to the name of The game was rough and hard fought from start to finish, but according to Howard's Coach was one of the best games ever played by the two teams. The game opened with the Lions drawing first blood with two twin markers, then the Bisons started its dazzling passing game with the result of gaining the lead of 8 to 6 at half time. In the second half Howard increased its lead with a basket from the floor, making the score 10 to 6. At this point the fighting Lions began a fresh attack which continued throughout the remainder of the half. The game ended with a margin of 22 to 16 in favor of Lincoln. Sydnor was Lincoln's outstanding star, who accounted for eleven of the Lion's total score. The two tearms meet again in Orange, N.J. on February 22, and at Washington on February 27. In both encounters the Lions will meet the Bisons with blood in their eyes. Summary Lincoln (22) G F P Pts. Weatherless, f. ... 0 0 0 0 Whittington, f. ... 2 1 0 5 Sydner, c. ... 5 1 0 11 Hawkins, g. ... 0 0 2 0 Anderson, g. ... 0 0 1 0 Avery, g. ... 3 0 1 6 10 2 4 22 Howard (16) G F P Pts. Coates, f. ... 0 0 0 0 Williams, f. ... 1 0 0 2 Wood. f. ... 1 2 1 4 Simpson, c. ... 3 0 3 6 Beasley, g ... 1 0 1 2 Hinton, g. ... 0 0 0 0 Harris, g. ... 1 0 0 2 7 2 5 16 Referee, Huiswood; Timer, Rainey; Scorer, Whitted. *** Foots Allen swears that unless there is more and more pretty girls pictures on the cover and pages of the Tattler he will have to quit being one of my regular and good customers. So please Mr. Editor print a whole flock of beautiful damsels this week to please Foots. ★ ★ ★ Men may skate and skate and skate but Percy Post falls forever. Percy has the long distance falling record on our pond this year. Every stroke that Percy takes ends in one long disastrous slide, but I must give him credit because he gets up and tries again no matter how hard he has fallen the time previous. The boys have dedicated the song "He faw down and go boom" to Percy. * * * I have a bunch of fun trying to teach the under classmen the intricacies of the game of bid whist. As a player of whist Little Smitty is bidding fair to be one of the best cheats in the game. He knows every card in the old greasy deck that he must play with. Puss Percival and Bill Walker are wearing black bands on their arms because of the financial demise of Little Smitty. The boys took a sad and tearful leave of Smitty in Philly which was the only place that his bucks would allow him to visit. * * * It is wonderful what names a great big husky of a man will let some little woman put all over him. The case that I have in mind is that of one of our basketballers named Preston who answers to the name of, listen very closely now, of Pozzums every time the light of his life lifts her voice to call him. * * * It has come to my knowledge that "Ronny" Derry, our quiet and unassuming little quarter-miler has become deeply smitten by some sweet young thing in Philly. His old ladies are much perturbed over the whole affair and don't know what has come over Derry. He mopes around all day and then writes a letter and there hasn't been one weekend since Christmas that Ronald has not gone "in town." It's a sad case, men, a sad case. ★ ★ ★ "Big Jim" Anderson, who was such a power on the football and baseball teams in former years is back with us again and high hopes are being held for a cracker-jack team to be placed on the diamond and the gridiron later in the year. With Andy back there can be no doubt as to the calibre of the teams. * * * In order to give Lincoln's supporters and the readers of my column an insight into the minds of Lincoln men, I am going to feature an article by some Lincolnite other than myself each week. This week's contribution comes from U. Simpson Tate, a young man with a deep philosophical mind, a man whose powness with the damsels is a recognized thing of great potency and whose list of acquaintances stretches from coast to coast. The Inhibitions of Lincoln Men, by U. Simpson Tate INHIBITIONS—What a queer word! The sound of the thing is fascinating to a degree but it always conveys a rather unwholesome and delectuous stimulus to which this writer responds in a none-too-certain manner. When anyone dares to use the term I am made to feel that he is either too wise or too presumptuous for question. That's about the only way for a pious person to describe him. I personally do not deal in terms like damn and fool and other words that so vividly describe. In this article, however, we are talking about Lincoln Men and not other things that might provoke black eyes and regretful memories. I say, and I hope that I speak truthfully, that Lincoln Men do not have inhibitions. When I speak thus I simply mean that they do not show restraint in certain directions. If, however, you are looking at it from another angle, say so and I will reverse that decision. In attempting to support this argument, we shall begin at the beginning and proceed to the end. I am a Lincoln man and I've lived among them and known them for a reasonable time and I have never seen one refuse a cigarette, a match, a meal or anyone's invitation to attend anything that we might pigeon hole among the freebies. I hold no reserves in this matter. For it does not matter where it is, what it is, when it is or what kind of which or whose what—if it is givings, it has the Lincoln man's K. O. and incidentally Lincoln men represent a certain brand of American manhood. We reserve decision on the brand. No Lincoln man has ever been known to leave any party, banquet or social function till all of the guest, punch, wine, liquor and all other types of food for drink were gone Lincoln men take that upon themselves as a personal duty to the host. In only one case, I beg your pardon, did I see this precedent broken and on that occasion the person received a message that his grand-mother was dead, his mother was suffering a nervous breakdown, and his father was despondent over the whole situation. They seldom borrow. It is quite unusual for one to borrow more than two suits, one pair of shoes, three shirts, six handkerchiefs, a hat and a cap for a week-end visit. Occasionally one who is lax in modesty will add to that three pairs of socks, some towels and soap, and sometimes a little tooth paste, powder and hair pomade. Most every Lincoln man has his own comb and brushes. They are funny that way. As to wearing these garments, I once saw a Lincoln man wear his class mate's whole rigging out to call on the boy friend's sister. The sister recognized the tie which she had lately given to her brother and the polite Lincolnite called her attention to her lovely taste in selecting ties to match her brother's shirts and socks. He then took a lend on a trolley token and departed. Our men eat peanuts on trains, they speak out aloug in polite society, they will laugh aloud in a theatre and they will make wise or unwise cracks anywhere. Last but not least in my constructive argument, I recall an incident in which a young Ed was invited to visit the home of a Co-ed for the week-end. He kept the engagement, as all well bred men do. While there he used the father's pajamas and house slippers, he took the mother and daughter to a show granting the mother the right to pay the admission, they stopped on the way home for dinner, that was the girl friend's treat and he accepted train fare from the Old Man upon his departure. Lincoln is proud of her great sons. As I said before there are two sides to all questions. Now if you want to argue the other side—lets go. Frankly speaking I've never seen a Lincoln man who was ashamed to confess that he was without money, hungry, cold or tired. In Hampton, Virginia, in the presence of some four hundred people, the whole football team crashed the gate while one man held the gatekeeper's attention. In Washington where a reception was given for the team more than one hundred men including the writer went in as football players. One gentleman holds the record in picking up rides. He has the distinction of having travelled thus to Richmond, North Carolina and three times to the Howard-Lincoln games. He has in that way made friends with some of New York and Chicago's best. Besides traveling men we have a set of professional at the sport of gunning. To appreciate this in it's fullest. I would invite you to visit our campus with some of your uncomely feminine friends. There is some good in all that is bad. No Lincoln man with the means has ever been known, to have refused anyone a loan of anything in his possession. They go up or down together. I know a sonhomore who loaned a junior his girl friend to take to the Junior—Senior Prom. That's a fact. The sadness comes in that the same Junior had to loan that same girl to his fellow Soph, in order that he might keep a date on another occasion. This writer has an acquaintance who attended a swell affair and turned in his much worn top coat on a new chin-chilla and got two hats, a scarf, boot. That young man was then a student in another institution, the next a pair of gloves and an umbrella to year he came to Lincoln. Spelman College As an expression of their interest in Negro History Week and in the study of Negro achievement, the students in the History Department of Spelman College have given ten dollars as the nucleus of a fund for purchasing books on Negro achievement for the college Library. The money was presented at the chapel service on Friday morning, the concluding service of Negro History Week. The program for Negro History Week was under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Nabrit Curry of the History Department. On Monday morning Miss Susie Bailey, Student Secretary of the National Y. W. C. A., and Miss Marion V. Cuthbert, Dean of Women at Talladega College, talked about form and color and their influence in Negro life. Tuesday morning Professor J. Saunders Reddick of Morehouse College discussed the Negro in recent literature. Mr. B. B. Brazecal of Morehouse College spoke Wednesday morning on the lack of organization as one contributing factor toward the instability of the Negro group. Negro folk music was discussed on Thursday morning by Professor Kemper Harreld. The study of the week was closed with a program of compositions of Negro artists, which included: "Poeme Erotique" by Melville Charlton, played by Rosalind Dixon. "Stan' Still, Jordan." Negro spiritual, arranged by J. Rosamond Johnson, played and sung by R. I. McKinney. "Song of the Laborer" by Harold Brown of Moorehouse College, played by his sister, Thelma Brown. "Since You Went Away" by J. Rosamond Johnson, arranged by Lillian Webster and sung by a Spelman Quartet. "Mammy" from Magnolia Suite by R Nathaniel Deft, arranged for the organ and played by W. Kemper Harreld. Howard University Fresh from New York, burning with revenge for their defeat by the Lincoln Lions, the Howard Bisons invaded Richmond to capture the second game of the season from Union with a score of 35-23. Union scored first but never led again throughout the game. The uncanny passing and clear shots of the Howard team was a problem too great for the home boys to solve, even on their own court. Simpson tried himself making nine goals from the floor for a total score of eighteen points, while Harris shot two goals and four fouls for eight points. While Coates, Harrison, and Hinton exhibited a strong defense, Ellis, Union forward, stood out in defeat with ten points to his credit. * * * Still determined to overcome Lincoln in the C. I. A. A. race. Howard took Virginia State into camp at Petesburg, February 14, by a score of 34-27. The game was close throughout and not until the final moment did Howard gain a commanding lead. Close guarding, accurate passing. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER and fast shots brought the crowd to their feet many times, with Howard proving master of the situation. With Simpson, Howard's center, carrying on in his scoring rampage with four field goals and one foul, Williams, his team-mate, sprang into lime light with scoring honors, making six baskets and twelve points for the Bison. Robinson, of Virginia State, tied Simpson's high score at nine points. Virginia State and Howard meet again, Saturday night, in Howard Gymnasium at Washington. Morehouse Humbles Clark By J. H. Birnie ATLANTA, GA., Feb. 16.—Morehouse College triumphed over Clark University in the fastest game seen on Atlanta courts this season by a score of 29-22. The Clark boys took the lead early in the first half and held it thoughtout that session, but when the Morehouse team returned to the game in the second half the tune changed and once in front the Maroon team began using a weird floor game which they executed in an excellent style the Clark players never being able to see into it. TRACK NOTES by BERNIE BLANCHARD. Saturady afternoon at the Manual Training High School meet, Buster Lockhart of Textile High School ran a fine race to place third in the 100 yard dash. His defeat by two of the fastest sprinters in P. S. A. L. circles is no reflection upon his ability, and it won't be long before we will find him the most outstanding and active champion in P. S. A. L. competition. Brown and Liscomb of George Washington High School fame ran wonderful races to place their school second in the one mile relay. Brown of De Witt Clinton High placed a close third in 100 yard novice. This boy is also one of the coming champions. Watch him in the future. Clarence Weeks of Stuyvesant placed third in the high jump-5 ft. 10. Saturday evening, our senior boys went into action with tremendous effect. Phil Edwards walked away with the 1,000 yard run-over forty yards. Charlie Major jumped 6.1 to win the high jump. Both winning Metropolitan championship titles. The most outstanding race however was run by a young fellow from Syracuse-Graham by name. Running on the one mile relay for in the rush-he quickly pulled up and handed his team the lead which his third runner was good enough to lose for him. However, he is fast rounding into a quarter miler of the first water, and slightly reminds you of Cooke. Watch this column. FILL UP NOW The Verdict— Order Your Coal 4458 4457 Harlem 4459 DOBBINS COAL CO., INC. 138th St., at Madison Ave. We Serve the Right "Weigh" ```markdown ```