The Inter-State Tattler

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Frankie" Emanuel, Hilda Margaret Alexander Smith. AVENUE 30th Streets NEW YORK CITY ENTIRE COMPANY OF INVITED GUESTS. DER WEB CREOLE BEAUTIES ENTERTAINING—DANCING taken, Waffles and Corn Fritters es.—Oscar Hammerstein, Speaking! servations for Parties nt and Monday Morning ve. Club New York City ensational New Revue nightly very Friday SPECIAL MUSIC Cloakroom TTAN CASINO Palace Edgecombe 2653 0 --- --- LONESOME HEARTS Note: This column is a medium through which persons may be introduced to congenial companions. No names published. A stamped envelope enclosed will insure the forwarding of Friday, April 12, 1929 Note: This column is a medium persons may be introduced to panions. No names published. velope enclosed will insure th LAW TO HAPPINESS "He who travels toward his destination Travels swiftest If he travel alone, But the quick strong ones Must go back to help The lame, the blind and the weak, Only thus is happiness attained." By Jackie Nobile (The wild waves dash us a pearl—a gift to the girl whose heart is sincere). "I was in a friend's office tonight and loking over my first Tattler I saw the Lonesome Hearts which I took great interest in. I couldn't stop until I had gone three blocks for a Tattler and read all of the Lonesome Hearts. I have been in business six years and still doing fine. Have an income of $400 per month. Have a car and plenty of music, including a radio. Have wonderful apartment; live here alone. Can make some girl happy. If you could get me a nice girl friend I would be the happiest boy in the world. I had a love who died, so I've been wandering for two years and longing for a darling girl. I know plenty of them here but they are not my choice. I could get lots of gold-diggers but I am too wise for them—no one can deceive me. --- Am light-skinned, five ft. 6, age 24, weigh 145 lbs., black hair. Would like to get married. I am not highly educated but have common sense. Desire a wife and family. My type of girl is one of light skin, age 15-26, living near New York City, Philadelphia or Washington, D. C.—not too far away, because I am anxious to meet her. Must be a Christian and lover of music." * * * (Here's a lovely introduction written in the third person). "A little bronze coed, attending college here, in this little Northwestern city is appealing to you. She is the only colored girl in her school and naturally she gets quite lonesome at times and wishes to at least hear from her own boys. She wants to correspond with a nice college boy. He may be social, athletic or intellectual in type and style. He may attend either a mixed or colored college. Can you find him for her? She will, upon request, send him such news about her as he would wish. She is a nice girl. The Tattler is wonderful. I enjoy reading it. Much luck to you." ```markdown ``` (This youngster reads something like the Chinese—from the back to the front, or from the bottom up). "Each week when I buy my Tattler I start at the back and read—in other words, the Lonesome Hearts page is first, always. Jackie, I have been in New York since last autumn, and as yet, out of all the pretty girls I've seen. I do not know any, because I don't seem to know how to get acquainted with them. I don't care for booze and rent parties; neither do I go to the cabarcts, but I do like quiet private parties, shows and dances, but a stranger here in New York is out of luck unless he meets some one as strange as himself. It's too late for me to hope to find a girl here, because I go away in a month or so, but I'd love to know some girls here to write to now and --- desired letters. Data written in pencil will not be considered. The Tattler does not assume responsibility for the good faith of correspondents, Address Jackie Nobile, Editor of Lonesome Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler. while I am away and when I return again, things wouldn't be so dull for me. I am 26 years old, brownskin, 6 ft. tall, weigh 180 lbs. I dance, swim, play tennis and all sports and am a tradesman; also a Northerner. Jackie, I place myself at your disposal—Hopefully." * * * We are—yes, the Tattler and all its readers, are friends to mankind.) "For some time I have been reading the Inter-State Tattler and I am very interested in it and find that there is a Lonesome Heart Column to be considered. I am lonely at heart, myself, and if it is not asking too much of a favor of you, I would be more than obliged if you would put me in touch with someone with whom I could correspond. I am lonely at heart and in mind. Would love to have some one to write to me. Perhaps it would help me in every way. Of course, I am not here to make my home forever, but for at least 18 more months. In great joy and hope I am asking your help—from a lonesome boy to I hope, a friend." * * * (Two kind hearted Westerners have volunteered to send out a bit of cheer in the form of correspondence.) "Dear Miss Nobile—As reader of your column, my girl friend and I are desirous of corresponding with the two pals mentioned in the enclosed clipping. To begin with, I will state that my chum is whole-heart and fancy free, but I am a married woman and wish only to correspond with the young gentlemen, to write him letters of encouragement, as he seems to be rather talented and in spite of his present misfortune, there is a soul of refinement within. We are musicians also and wish to know others who are interested in similar art. My pal is a pianist and I play the violin." * * * (No, dear correspondent, seldom are my readers annoying.) "I suppose you will find me quite annoying. I answered an ad before but I did not write to the gentleman as he was in Chicago. Now I am going to ask if you can help me. I am a widow, 35 years old (no children). Will not say that I am good-looking, but I could look worse. Have a home but am tired of the responsibility and loneliness. Would like to meet a man that is sober and has good qualities. Am not looking for a rich man but one that will work—for I work." * * * (Aren't there many lonesome boys and girls in New York? Why not write and meet this lonely little Miss?) "Please help me find a few girl and boy friends, around 18-20 years old. The boys at least over five ft. 4 in., smart dressers, decent and agreeable; fond of all sports, including card-playing and dancing. I am 17, four ft 11 in., light complexion, brown hair (bobbed), attractive, neat and unassuming. Fond of Poetry and music, besides the above-mentioned. Won't someone write to me?" Jackle ,dear, you've helped many others, please help me." (This young man has not had a letter since 1927. Won't someone send him a line?) "I just had to write you and let you know how lonesome I am tonight. I have no one to write to—no one to write me. So you see, it is tight like that! I am one of the poor unfortunates shut off from the world and must remain here for ten more months. Some one stole my girl over a year ago. I know you can't help that, but I do think you can help me find a true friend and a pal. So, please do what you can for me. The last letter I received was in October, 1927. I am 31, five ft. 11 inches, weigh 175 lbs. Am very light (blue eyes), brown hair—not so bad to look at and if you can get me a girl she won't be ashamed for me to take her out (smile). Oh, I forgot. Color doesn't matter but must be nice looking f course. Age from 24-31. Never no Chippic." \* \* \* (Below is an interesting one that went forward to a young lady who recently occupied a place in the Lonesome Heart Columns.) "You have an advertisement in your Lonely Heart Column in which a lady describes herself as a black girl, age 25, who will not buy a man. The lady is a type seldom found nowadays, and I have become very interested in her. If the ebony-hued goddess will condescend to drop me a line I will promise, and I am a man of my word, that she will have very few lonesome moments in the future." *** (The writer hereinafter to be disclosed is not too old for reformation and I am hoping that some one will undertake the task.) "Just a few lines to express my appreciation of your Lonesome Heart Column. Although I am one of those on the inside, I have been a reader of the Tattler for quite some time, and I find it very interesting, but more so since the Lonesome Heart Column has been added. Jackie, I do not like to impose upon good nature, but since you have been so fortunate in helping those in distress, I am asking for a little help. Perhaps there is some young lady between the ages of 20 and 25 who would be kind enough to write to me, a very lonesome young man. I would prefer a home girl who is willing to be a pal and true companion to me on my release. I am 22 years old, dark brown skin, five ft. 7 in. in height and can pass most any time for looks. I am eligible for release the latter part of next year. I trust you will take these lines under consideration and help me if possible." --- (There is the star-high up and far away. Here is the young lady who desires to meet the young man who has his hitching apparatus all in condition to travel to the luminous body seen in the heavens.) "Here comes, from the New York of the South. Am a devoted reader of your L. H. C. and am now sending in my letter in answer to the enclosed clipping. Maybe I'm late for this particular one but I am sure that another can be found if I am. Am 27 years old, five ft. 4, weigh 140 lbs., light brown skin, black curly hair, considered good-looking and my friends say a very sweet disposition. Am in public work—helping others to attain an education; in other words, a teacher. Should the writer of this clipping find it unnecessary to answer, because of previous satisfaction (as this is from February 15th issue), you may publish my letter with whatever deduction you think necessary. I would like a man about 30-35 years old, brown skin, five ft. or more, pleasing features, sunshiny disposition, professional or Civil Service employee, with an ambition to climb to the top. Am sure you are well stocked with mail ,so I'll patiently wait until my answer arrives or my letter is published." --- (Personality in this instance is the big thing.) "I am so lonesome for the right kind of young lady that thinks she can please me by writing to me. Would like to communicate with one about 19-22 years of age, light brown skin, with splendid personality. I am 27 years old, weigh 120 lbs., brownskin, five ft. 4 in., do not smoke or drink but like good sport. I have a cousin 24 years old, five ft, 7 in., considered good looking with large brown eyes and wavy blacq hair; very good natured at all times, who would like a correspondent also." --- (Lake Michigan's icy blasts blow us news of a Lonely Heart in search of a warm friendship. After reading the Tattler I became very interested; still greater was my interest when I chanced to allow my eyes to glance upon the L. H. C. I suppose it would not have been of any importance to me, had I not also considered myself one of them. Yes, Jackie, I am lonesome and wish you to consider me a member. I am 23 years old, brown skin, brown eyes, black hair (wavy) five ft tall, weigh -48 lbs. Love movies, cards and dances. Don't drink or smoke. Four year high school graduate, finishing in 1927. Love music and art. Am anxious to get acquainted with nice friends not over 30 and not younger than I. Please hear my appeal." --- (Young man doesn't say what type he admires, but anyway, girls, you might take a chance.) "Am also a reader of the Tattler and have been reading it and your L. H. C. for a long time. "Everybody is asking you to find him a nice friend, so I've decided to ask you to find me a nice girl friend too. I am light brown, 28 years old and weigh 135 lbs. Am five ft. 3 1-2 in. Please find me a good girl." --- (Quaker City is broadcasting for a shapely girl. Could you have imagined that when William Penn was making whoopee there.) "I have just finished reading the Tattler and so feel inspired to write to you. You see, dear Jackie, I am rather lonesome, not giving as a reason the absence of girls here, but on the other hand, not the kind that appeals to my taste. I am 25, weigh 148 lbs., five ft. 7, light complexion (Latin type), brown eyes. Not considered bad looking; brown curly hair. Speak three languages. Have good education and am a gentleman. Prefer brown skin Miss, brown skin, preferably about 25. Should weigh in proportion to her height; in other words ont over 140; must be shapely and of good disposition. I am not rich. I work for a living. All I long for is true companionship, love and affection, and trust that I have not been too exacting." YONKERS, NEW YORK, by CUR TIES RUTH. * * * The Easter Monday night gala series in Yonkers was a charming sight as hundreds strutted about the palatial Philisburgh Hall at the Chauffeur's Ball in their beautiful Easter attire. A more joyous time was probably never had. The music was furnished by Mr. Hoffman of Ossining and his troupe of jazzy musicians. 'Twill long be remembered. ★ ★ ★ Last Thursday evening the Beta Phil Dramatic Club of Nepperhan gave a very successful social at the home of its directress, Mrs. Frey. Her home was crowded beyond capacity with dance lovers. The popular Charlie Brown from town was at the piano, played to the satisfaction of all. Her home was decorated beautifully in rainbow colors. A number of the officers, members and friends of the branch in Williamsbridge attended. * * * Mrs. Edward Wayne had one grand evening of fun last Saturday when she celebrated her birthday at her home with a number of her friends. Whist and dancing were enjoyed. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Garvin, Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Jones, Mrs. Annette Wright, Mrs. Custers, Mr. and Mrs. De Marsi, Mr. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wilson, Mr. Edward Wayne and sister, Miss Mary Wayne of New York. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Martins have just returned home after a delightful tour of two weeks through the West. They stopped at Mr. Martin's mother's home in Youngstown, Ohio, and visited Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Mich. *** Mrs. Ella J. Studivent of Newport News, Va., was the guest of her daughter. Miss Mable Studivent, last week, and her sisters. Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Berk and also Miss Ethel Hall. Mrs. Studivent was highly entertained while here. She was bountifully supplied with cut roses and Easter lilies. Mr. C. E. Conick, a former resident of Yonkers, now living in Brooklyn, N. Y., was in town last week and visited his aunt, Miss Gearing, who is in the hospital here. * * * Miss Elizabeth Meekins, a former well known resident of Yonkers, was the dinner guest of Mrs. Emily L. Brown last Saturday. WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK by MARGARET INEZ DAVIS. * * * Mrs. Rene Collymore entertained the Entre Nous Club on Wednesday evening. The time was spent playing bridge and making plans for their spring dance. The bridge prizes were won by Mrs. M. Foster of Mamaroneck and Mrs. Viola Davis of White Plains. Those present were: Mrs. Dorothy Scott, Mrs. Nesa Lewyllen, Mrs. Edua Williams, and Miss Bertha L. Herrington, all of White Plains, the Misses Northfleet of Youkers and Mrs. Yizer of Mamaroneck. * * The Friendly Girls Club held a Kid Party at the Welfare League House on last Wednesday evening. Those present had a most enjoyable time playing whist and dancing. Those present were: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ethel Woods, Mrs. A. Adams, Mrs. Violet Hunt, Mrs. J. Edgerton, Miss Ora Hines, Miss L. Little, Mr. Anderson, Floyd Rivers, James Flood, and Leroy Samuel. This club is working very hard to enlarge the social life of White Plains. * * * Miss Helen Gibson has been spending the Easter vacation at the Princess Anne Academy in Maryland. Miss Inez Davis accompanied Miss Gibson. * * * Miss Mammie Schall of New Rochelle was one of the Easter Sunday visitors of Miss Ella Anthony. Miss Schall has recently recovered from an attack of the flu. \* \* \* Miss Helen Gibson, who has been spending the Easter vacation at the Princess Anne Academy in Maryland, returned home Tuesday. Miss Gibson's brother is a senior at the Academy. * * * The Scout Troop 11 went on a hike Wednesday. They hiked to the Scout Cabin on the Bronx Parkway with their captain Mrs. D. Scott and Miss N. Gibbs. They spent an exciting day hunting for birds and learning of their habits, also playing games and taking pictures. --- Miss Bertha L. Herrington, Executive Secretary of the Welfare League for Colored People, was a luncheon guest on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. H. B. Vincent. Mrs. Vincent is advisor of all the colored girls clubs connected with the Community Girls' Club Work. The Republican Renascence in Dixie The Republican Renascence in Dixie More playgrounds, Greater cooperation Racial independence, and recognition. Richmond Barthe, Negro Sculptor (An Interview by Basil Winter) ENTERING the studio, I was met by a slim youth in a yellow smock. "Mr. Winter, I presume. Sorry not to be ready, but I have been working on this study all morning and it is so fascinating that I don't want to stop. Do you mind waiting a while?" T "Keep right on. I'd like to see you work." Not realizing at the time that few artists like to be watched while working, I took a chair to a corner of the room where I could observe Richmond Barthe at work. Tall, but slight of figure, the sculptor moved in a febrile way, shifting backwards. then forwards, scanning Richard Barthe the line of his model, then returning to apply a piece of clay here, now there. He paused for a moment to follow again the contour of his subject—a dancing girl in action, who looked as if she were ready to do her stuff at the next call. "I guess I'll stop now. I'll be ready in a minute." We decided to have lunch at the "Japanese Tea Room" on 135th Street. "It's great to find a quiet place in Harlem where M. W. H. H. "THREE EARLY PIECES" Barthe was inspired to do his best known work—"Jubilce Singers" in the Spring of 1928; his busts of a "Mulatress" and "Toussaint L'Ouverture," are considered masterpieces by leading critics. one can sit and talk. I have been here two months and haven't found many such places. Now, Chicago .....but you want to know something about me, don't you?" Richmond Barthe was born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi in 1901. He remained there until he was sixteen. His family moved to New Orleans when he got a job as a butler with an old family. "When did you begin to study art?" "Strange, but my earliest recollection is that of a small child drawing figures of people. People interest me a lot. I have a poor memory, but I never forget a face, a head or a gesture that interests me. I didn't start to do water colors until I went to school. Soon after I began working for this family in New Orleans, they gave me a set of oils. I used to copy the old masters, and from them my love for art awakened. Of course, I did my drawing at night because I worked during the day." "Did your work attract any attention?" "One day I was showing my drawings to the grocer and a rabbi came in the store. He liked my work and offered to send me to an art school in Chicago. Mother objected to my leaving home. I think she thought I was too young to go way up North to Chicago by myself. At any rate I had to be content to remain in New Orleans for the time being." The two children of the family were fond of Barthe and would bring their plasterine for him to shape. His first experience with this substance revealed to his consciousness a new mode of expression. He related the incident: The Interstate Jattler AFTER listening to the claims of the rival factions of the Republican Party South, President Hoover has issued a statement that fails to reveal which side has found favor in the Presidential eye. Training his eagle eye and master mind on the various state machines, the President has made the astounding discovery that the G. O. P. organization is o. k. in some states, n. g. in others and in still others fair to middling. In some states, the President concludes, the situation demands the reorganization of the party machinery by the people. The President names the states in which he thinks a revamping of the party is necessary; they are Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina. In the first two states mentioned the party leadership is in the hands of colored men. If the party is reorganized in those states, as the President suggests, the colored leaders are almost certain to be relegated to the discard while white men move up to their position of authority. Because Mr. Hoover knows this as well as anybody else, Southern editors think his statement is tantamount to placing the stamp of approval on the lily white wing of the party. We suspect they are right. Surely the President must be thinking of something beside ethical improvement when he suggests the reorganization of his party by the people of the South. The people of the South have "The kid came up to me and kept nagging me to make something. I told them I'd make the Kaiser. I made a model head of the Emperor, and the children thought it was so good that they ran around showing it to everyone. Do you know, it dawned upon me that I had found a new way of expressing myself, and so excited was I that I couldn't sleep all night." The brown face of the man in front of me glowed as he continued, "The next day I bought some of this clay and modelled a bust of Schiller." This bust of the German poet was sent to one of the country fairs and it received a blue ribbon." Through the neighbor next door, a newspaper woman, Barthe met Lyle Saxon (author of "Father Mississippi" and "Fabulous New Orleans") who was then art critic for the "New Orleans Times-Picayune." Saxon became interested in the work of this colored boy and offered helpful criticism. A painting of a head of Christ attracted a Catholic priest; he was so impressed with the work that he gave the artist money to come to Chicago. In the Spring of 1924, Barthe entered the Chicago Art Institute. He never dreamed of forsaking his first love for sculpture, although he did enjoy knowing he could turn to this plastic art for diversion. His ambition was to become a painter. At the Institute, he studied composition life drawing, anatomy and design. Barthe was the only Negro in the third year class in life drawing, and he distinguished himself by leading the class. About this time he received a number of honorable mentions. Outside of school he continued to study painting privately under Charles Schroeder. Life wasn't so easy. There was the business of earning money to exist. During the years at the school, Barthe worked in a tea room called "Le Petit Bourmet" where he received his meals. This place was frequented by many prominent people, and he formed many contacts. A few commissions resulted from some of these. "But," said I. "that is only four or five years ago. All this about your painting is new to me. I have always heard you spoken of as a sculptor; when did you begin your work in sculpture?" Smiling very blandly, he replied, "Two years ago. I'll tell you how it happened. One day I was out sketching with a friend, one of the students at the institute. His profile struck me forcibly. Lord knows I had been seeing him almost every day for months, and we had worked together very often, but on this particular day the contour of his profile was most arresting. I asked him to let me make a clay model. He consented, and I made one. It was a good likeness, and I decided that I wanted to do a female head. My friend, Pauline Callais, posed for it. Then, in the fall of 1927, William Farrow, the artist, asked me to submit these heads to the forthcoming Exhibition of Negro Art. Imagine, he didn't say a word about my paintings." Soon after, the Chicago Women's Club gave a luncheon for the exhibitors. It was at this time that Richmond Barthe discovered that he was to be ALVIN J. MOSES, Editor. Edgecombe 6661. Entered as second-class Vol. V. No. 15. Friday, April 12, 1929 already organized their preferred party so that it keeps men like Blease, Harrison and Heflin in the Senate and men like Moody, Johnston and Long, to say nothing of Pa and Ma Ferguson, in the various governors' mansions. Just what will it profit the Republican party, ethically, to give Ben Davis and Perry Howard their walking papers and install a run of the mill Southern white Republicans in their places—that is, Republicans like Bascom Slemp? The president's statement, of course, was sufficiently vague to sustain the hopes of those cheerfully inclined Republicans of color who want to believe the best. Their optimism is not without a modicum of reason. While disparaging the colored controlled organizations of Georgia and Mississippi Mr. Hoover was fulsome in his praise of the efficiency of the machine in Tennessee where Bob Church is in command. It may be that President Hoover is making a cardinal virtue of efficiency, extending his favor to the machines that produce results and withholding it from those that do not. We say that MAY be the President's intention. His statement is so worded as to mean anything to any faction. Thus the engineer in politics, issuing a pronunciamento to clarify the situation in the South, leaves it clear as mud, with neither side holding the slightest doubt that it has been kissed and the other side kicked. known as a sculptor and not as a painter. "Everywhere I went I was introduced as Barthe, the sculptor. Really, I didn't know whether to be disappointed or flattered; disappointed because I wasn't introduced as a painter, or flattered because of the recognition I was receiving so soon." At the same luncheon, a group of Negro Jubilee Singers sang spirituals, Barthe was inspired to do his best known piece—"Jubilee Singer." In the Spring of 1928, the Chicago Art League Exhibition gave him the Eames McVeigh Award, and in January, 1929, he received honorable mention in the Harmon Awards for "Tortured Negro." Besides these, he is known for the "Head of a Mulatress" and the bust of Toussaint L'Ouverture. He had also done busts of other Negroes, including Booker T. Washington. Dunbar and Tanner. "And what are your plans for the future, may I ask?" "Well. right now I am working hard on a group of Negro types for exhibition here and in Chicago in the fall. After that I want to go to Paris to study under Antoine Bourdelle." Mary E. LOTTIE TYLER, niece of the late Mrs. Bert Williams. Since the passing of her beloved Aunt, Miss Tyler has been resting at Atlantic City. O THE WEEKLY NEWS ```markdown ``` THE NEW YORKER ★ Group of Gayly Attired seekers of Health in the Great Outdoors who are but harbingers of what to expect in a few days now. --- PROF. DARLING MACK'S STUDENTS EDITH McDOUGALL Former staff member of Inter-State Tattler, who is ill at her home in Philadelphia. Her friends throughout the country anxiously hope for a speedy recovery. --- On the Cover "THE TWO MARJORIES" One would be inclined to overlook the costliest "Rolls-Royce", with two such beauties as MARJORIE SMITH and MARJORIE HALL aboard this smart "Nash." EDITH MAE MARTIN, who became the bride of C. Walter Grosvenor, well known Brooklyn mortician on Easter Day in Brooklyn. --- THE INTER-STATE TATTLER s." RAH STEVENSON. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale portrait of a person with long hair, wearing a dark top. The focus is on the face, and the background is indistinct. ★ They are prominent in midwestern society and belong to Kansas City. As you see they are on the grounds of their smart Country Club. --- Social Snapshots Geraldyn Diamond THE Adelphi Bowling Club held its complimentary Assembly at Rockland Palace on Friday evening. The casino was cleverly decorated in white and silver, and the many handsomely gowned ladies added that last beautiful note of color to the affair. Sam Patterson and his augmented orchestra played throughout the evening. It was the largest formal Fathering of the season, and Harlem and the neighboring cities were well represented in spite of the rain which in no way dampened the spirits of the party. Friday, April 12, 1929 SOCIAL Geral THE Adelphi Bowling Club held in land Palace on Friday evening rated in white and silver, and the added that last beautiful note of and his augmented orchestra play the largest formal Fathering of neighboring cities were well repr in no way dampened the spirits The guests who enjoyed the hospitality of the Adelpia were Dr. and Mrs. Wiley of Orange, N. J., the Charles Browns of Mt. View, N. J., Dr. Kiel and Josephine Hughes of Jersey City, Hattie Carter of Baltimore, Prof. and Mrs. Lyndon Caldwell, Henrietta Jackson of Brooklyn, the Harry Austins, Miss Evelyn Laney, the Chas Wilsons, the D. Edward Smiths, the Robert Crumplers, Marvin Leonard, Mamie L. Briggs, Stella Johnstone, the Prince Smiths,, Bessie Freeman, Ruth Cantwell, Mae Shelton, the Petee Burneys, James Capers, the Roy Stanleys, the Leon Marshalls, the Thomas Porters, the Chas. Moores, Oscar Mitchems, R. Fingers, Harriet Waller, Carrie Heywood, the J. C. Hawkinses, the James Thomases, Gertrude Williams, James N. Anderson, the William Bowes, and Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Ross. * * * The hosts of the evening, and what gallant gentlemen they are, were Mr. Francis A. Turner, President; Mr. Richard L. Baltimore, Vice-President; Mr. Samuel A. Bentley, Treasurer; Mr. George H. Royal, Secretary; Mr. James N. Anderson, Captain; Mr. Floyd D. Fowlkes, Sergeant-at-Arms; Mr. Ira L. Aldridge, Dr. William H. Allen, Mr. J. Hilliard Bowen, Mr. J. Arnold Cann, Dr. William J. Carter, Mr. Pharoah Davis, Dr. Walter Ivy Delph, Mr. William H. Flood, Mr. Louis V. Griffin, Mr. Charles Hill, Mr. Emmet W. Johnson, Dr. Roland R. Johnson, Mr. Lucius C. Jones, Mr. T. Henry Karney, Mr. George W. Lockett, Mr. Edward G. Martin, Mr. Oscar A. R. Mitchen, Dr. Leo Fitz Nearon, Mr. Audalio F. Palacio, Jr., Mr. Hamylton G. Parris, Mr. William C. Perry, Mr. Frank Reed, Mr. John H. Satterwhite, Mr. J. Wesley Smith, Mr. Samuel L. Tabb, Dr. James W. Thornton, Mr. Samuel S. Tittley, Mrs. George W. Wetmore, Mr. Charles W. Wilson and Hon. Charles W. Anderson. * * * An outstanding social event of the season in Greenwich Village was a musical reception given in honor of Mr. Luke Theodore Upshure, in his studio which is in the latin quarter, by a group of Chinese musicians, and poets who are here studying at Columbia University. Mr. Wilson S. Wei, pianist, played several Oriental selections, Mr. SsiTsiaug and Mr. Franklin Huagg, poets, read Oriental poetry, Miss Ruth Bradley, of Harlem, danced. Mr. Upshaw in expression of his profound gratitude to his Orientals and other friends, rendered several original piano selections. Press representatives present were Messrs. Charles D. Isaacson, author of "Face to face with great Musicians" and Music Critics ofthe N. Y. Telegraph; F. Fleet, N. Y. Telegram; A. M. Sullivan, N. Y. World; Carroll, Evening Journal; John Douglas, Syn. Press; Joe Kraus, Beaux Arts Magazine, and Miss Becker, N. L. News. Miss Irene Rothman, a visitor from Germany, was hostess, and Edna Porter, dramatic acrtess, Mistress of ceremonies. Refreshments were served by three of the most beautiful girls of Greenwich Village. --- One of the most beautiful weddings of the season took place Wednesday afternoon. April 3rd, at six o'clock, when Miss Jessie Redmon Fauset, author, poet and teacher, became the bride of Mr. Herbert E. Harris of the New York Branch of the Victory Life Insurance Company. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride, 1945 Seventh Avenue and Rev. Frazier Miller of Brooklyn, officiated. The entire apartment had been transformed into a bower of lovelliness by Robert J. Douglas. Festoons of smillax, ferns and spring flowers covered the walls and an improvised altar was banked with Calla lilies, carnations and sweet peas. Promptly at six o'clock Mrs. Lyndon Caldwell sang "When," Professor Caldwell started the familiar Lohengrin Wedding March and the matron of honor. Mrs. Helen Hagen Williams; the maid of honor, Miss Marian Fauset; and the bride's maids, Mrs. Regina Andrews and Mrs. Ann Green, gowned in taffeta in pastel shades and carrying spring flowers, began their slow and stately march to the altar. The bride, arrayed in bridal satin trimmed in real lace and a long embroidered lace veil held by a coronet of orange blossoms, followed on the arm of her brother, Mr. Arthur Fauset. She carried an exquisite bouquet of lilies and bridal roses. The groom, elegant in formal dress, was attended by Mr. Lemuel L. Foster, his best man, Mr. Edmund Huff and Mr. Redmon Fauset. The bridal party was completed by Mrs. Helen Fauset Lanning and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception for three hundred guests was held at the Utopia Neighborhood House, after which the bride and groom left for a short honeymoon trip and upon their return will be at home to their host of friends at 113th Street and Seventh Avenue. Hundreds of costly presents which expressed the esteem in which the couple is held, were received from all over the country. \*\*\* The Turf Club celebrated Saturday night with a Post Easter Party at the Walker Studio. It was the usual par excellence affair for which the Turf Club is famous. A delicious supper consisting of chicken salad, potato chips, real Virginia ham, French rolls, olives, pickles, ice cream and cake, salted almonds and after dinner mints and enough food to feed a regiment, but none of which was wasted; music that Rudy Vallee had nothing on; two vocal numbers by Eddie Gray of international fame; and the Rosary done so beautifully by Mr. White; an elimination dance or in other words a survival of the fittest in which the last two ladies to remain on the floor received handsome silk umbrellas; a doeskin vanity bag trimmed with cut steel beads and for each gentleman a boutonnier; favors including paper hats of all colors and descriptions were some of the features of the evening. Mrs. Lena Holsey made a charming hostess and Mr. Casper Holstein was the perfect host. It seems to give him much pleasure to see others enjoying themselves—which everyone did according to his or her capacity. The guests included Hon. and Mrs. Fred R. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Bouchet Day, Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Castro, Mr. and Mrs. William "Bojangles" Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. George Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Cachemaille, Mrs. Ida Starks, Mrs. Ruth Brown, Mr. Seely, Dr. and Mrs. James Williams, Mr. Moron, Mrs. George, Mrs. Anna Dixon, Mrs. Ruth Logan, Mrs. Lena Holsey, Dr. and Mrs. Carter, Dr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Benjamin Wright, Dr. Marshall Ross, Mr. and Mrs. R. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harris, Mr. F. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Michem and I am sorry that I cannot furnish you with a more complete guest list. * * * I. L. McEnhelmer, who has come east to have a look at Curtis Field, is being piloted about by Coleman Willis. Mr. McEnhelmer is a student of aviation and all the world loves a "bird man." 串 串 串 Saw Harry T. Burleigh, Lloyd Thomas, Ethelyn Boyd Hunton, Nighthawk and all the first company of Harlem at last Wednesday's matinee when the second company which left for the interior, gave its first performance. Many amusing things happened. Two Jewesses who sat next to me were completely mystified by Andrew Bishop and a group of school girls had a gorgeous time in the lobby after the performance picking out the performers of the second company by the pictures of the first company. Vivian Baber is good to look at, but she's no Isabelle Washington. * * * Madeline H. Jetter, an artist, entertained at her art studio Thursday evening in honor of Gertrude Griffin Robinson, formerly of Hartshorn Memorial College. Among the guests were Miss Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. David Mason, Miss Adele Moore, and Miss Vivian Moore and Miss Gwendolyn B. Jetter and Misses Elsie and Mary Turner and Mrs. Victoria Mason. Mr. Robert Johnson, James Griffin, Charles Johnson, James Franklin, Calvin Callie and Samuel H. Jetter, Mrs. Lena Dance of Chicago, Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Daniel Clarke of Montclair, Mrs. Hattle Ross, and Miss Ross and Dr. Jones and Rev. Robert Jones. * * * Miss Alice Robbins proved an ideal hostess last Thursday when she entertained in honor of her sister, Mrs. Marguerite Forster, who is now playing one of the principal parts in Harlem, which left Friday for an indefinite stay in Detroit and Chicago. Mrs. Forster received many beautiful and useful gifts. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Robbins were Mrs. Lillian Henry, Miss Dollie Forster, Mrs. Robbins, Miss Lillian White, Mrs. Winefred Forster, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sherman, Mr. Allen Moore and Mr. Bernard McBaten. * * * Miss Denise McClellan and Mr. Lorenzo Tucker were the guests of Mr. Tucker's mother, Mrs. Virginia Mitchell, in Philadelphia, over last week end. * * * Lottie Tyler and Eunice Shreeves spent Easter week in Atlantic City. They enjoyed the quiet and much needed relaxation after the loss of their aunt. Mrs. Bert Williams. --- Clarence Cameron White, celebrated violinist and composer, was presented by the Junior Academy Class of Harstshorn Memorial College at Richmond, Virginia, at the Armstrong High School Auditorium last Friday evening. The patrons from Greater New York and the Jerseys were Dr. Walter G. Alexander, Orange, N. J.; Mr. Emory Blockson, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Miss Nadine Chamberlayne, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Hartsfield, New York City; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Haywood, Montclair, N. J.; Mrs. Thomas Leason, Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. Z. M. Mann, Brooklyn; Mrs. Marian C. Porter. Newark, N. J.; Mrs. Alvin J. Pryor, New York City; Mrs. Virginia Saunders, Orange, N. Y.; Mrs. Rosa Stewart, Orange, N. J.; Dr. W. H. Sutherland, Orange, N. J.; Mr. Julian Thomas, New York City. --- Garland Palmer, booking and publicity agent for Rockland Palace, entered Edgecombe Sanitarium Sunday for an operation. He will be detained for two weeks. --- The vivacious and clever Hallie Queen Jackson of Washington, spend Easter week in Harlem as the guest of her other half, Roosevelt Jackson. In fact, she did not join the exodus Sunday night, but stayed over for the testimonial dinner for Ald. and Mrs. Fred R. Moore. Her brilliant story of the event will appear in our next issue. --- "Miss Virginia Leigh. one of Washington's fairest debutantes and a senior of the Dunbar High School, also a member of the Honor Society of America, spent the week following Easter in New York. Since this was Miss Leigh's first trip to New York, she was shown the most important places of interest by her father, Mr. William Leigh of 202 W. 119th Street. She also attended many functions escorted by Ralph Walker, a New Yorker and former student of Howard University. Miss Leigh left for Washington Monday morning to resume her studies. --- Brilliant and unique was the birthday party given by Mr. R. E. S. Brown in honor of Mrs. Etta Kline Brown at their residence, 2484 7th Avenue. The house was beautifully decorated in yellow. Mme. E. Pauline-McHarris and Miss M. Strobart furnished music and readings for the evening. Delicious refreshments were served at midnight and the huge birthday cake was cut by Mrs. Brown, who was presented with many beautiful gifts. The following persons expressed themselves as having spent an enjoyable evening: Mrs. Anna V. Tanner, Miss Euer Plant, Miss Bellmont Meade, Mr. W. G. Staats, Mr. Arthur Legare, Mrs. Mary C. Brundage, Miss May Kline, Mr. Andrew Wright, Miss Edyth Ferguson, Mr. Ceril W. Stephens, Mr. Henry Thomas, Miss Mary Poole, Mr. Walter J. Walker, Mrs. Sarah Hunt, Mrs. Stella Wright, Mr. Edward L. Boxill, Mr. Emanuel Kline, Miss Kathleen Hatton, Mm. E. E. J. Ball, Mr. W. Jones, Dr. A. Rickard, Miss A. Black, Miss Gertrude M. Hill, Mr. J. H. Schenk, Mrs. Sarah Slaughter, Mrs. Sarah Moody, Miss Pinky Bryant, Miss Wilhelminia Adams, Mrs. Sue Still, Dr. R. J. Foster, Mrs. Lillian Haywood, Mrs. Nellie K. Fickens, Mr. H. W. Sweet, Mrs. Lucile T. Saunders, Mrs. Mayme Briggs, Mrs. Laurs Johnson, Mr. Vanburen Kline, Mr. and Mrs. James Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Owens, Mr. and Mrs. R. Aagrett, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Moore, Mr. and Mrs. M. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Churchill, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Henriques, Mr. and Mrs. N. Nathaniel Kline, Mr. and Mrs. C. Van Hagen, Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kline, Mrs. Marion Wallace. * * * Myra Logan, twenty-one year old daughter of Warren Logan, former viceprincipal and treasurer of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, has been awarded the income from a $10,000 scholarship for four years at the New York Homeopathic Medical College and Flower Hospital. The scholarship, recently established by Dr. Walter Gray Crump for the exclusive use of "a deserving Negro or Negress desirous of studying medicine," is the only known one of its kind in this country granted by a medical college. Miss Logan is the first to benefit by it. Miss Logan is an alumna of Atlanta University, where she received an arts degree, and of Columbia University from which she obtained her master's degree in 1928. --- Stopped in for luncheon Tuesday at the Japanese Tea Room in 224 West 135th Street. The best of food and hot. Can you imagine that. * * * A. A. Haston, international tenor, has returned from a successful season at Palm Beach. Before leaving the Southland, he was the guest of Mesdames A. J. Lewis, Sr. and Jr., of the Afro-American Insurance Company of Jacksonville. Fla., and Mr. Ballard of the same city. * * * The Ivan H. Brownings of London are finishing a four weeks' stay in Scotland. The Four Harmony Kings send spring greetings to their back home friends. --- A delightful event of the Post Lenten season was a birthday party given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schuster recently, in honor of their daughter, Mildred Louraine, at their home 342 St. Nicholas Avenue. The music was furnished by Clarence Parsons. Miss Schuster received many presents from her friends, and was assisted in entertaining them by her sister Dorothy. The guests who attended were the Misses Inez Persual, Sarah Cox, Muriel Hendrique, Verna Baily, Mary Jones, Mavis Lucien, Clara Garner, Jennie Brown, Raydiance Moorehead, Marlan Wallace, Bernice Ball, Mildred Simons, Muriel Thomas, Majorle Thomas, Janet Winbush, Etla Hinkson, Margaret Boyd, Grace Rahming, Cecil Prin Das, Richard Challenger, Dudley Brown, George Behagon, John Varlesco, Thomas Smith, Pedro Belendez, Leonard Warner, Theodore Green, Raymond Green, Ernest Simons, Karl Ball, Henry Cepero, C harles Saunders, Louis Sebastian, Staughton Sebastian, Leroy Fayde, William Wallace, Nathaniel Maxwell, Samuel Banks, Henry Green, Fredrick Roach, and John Bell. --- * * * Governor and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt have consented officially to head the list of patrons of The Town Hall concert of The Sedalia Singers on Thursday evening, April 18, at 8:30. This group of artists comes from the Palmer Memorial Institute, which was founded over a quarter of century ago by the nationally known Charlotte Hawkins Brown. While this is the New York debut of the Carolina singers, Boston acclaimed them last April at Symphony Hall and will greet them again Monday night. Tributes paid their artistry by Boston critics indicate that these students do interpret the songs and folk dances of the Southland with verve and finesse. Special artists slated to appear are three members of the faculty: Gertrude Parthenia McBrown, interpretive reader; Amy P. Bailey, soprano, and Rudolph Gaston Scott, tenor. The tenor and Miss Bailey will offer spirituals and classics. The boys and girls quartettes will be heard in the first half of the concert. ** Tau Omega and Lambda chapters of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority honored Mrs. Brown with a tea Sunday afternoon at Club Caroline. 202 West 127th Street. More than 200 guests were addressed by the woman educator. Merrill Dames, tenor, was heard in a group of songs. The speaker was introduced by Miss Florence Lee Thomas, basileus of the graduate chapter of the sorority. The committee in charge of the arrangements was headed by Mrs. Louise Jackson-Johnson. Tea was poured by Mesdames Ruth Logan-Roberts and Clara Burrill Bruce and Miss Ethel M. Caution. Mrs. Brown, a member of this sorority, is vice-president of the National Association of Women's Clubs; president of the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs; a member of the Northern and Southern Inter-racial Committees; and a lecturer at Northfield Conferences. While she did graduate study at Wellesley College, she delivered lectures to the School of Education, and often she is called from North Carolina to interpret Negro youth to august bodies in New York City and in New England. * * * Among the Hotel Olga guests for the week were Mr. Henry H. Caldwell, Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Turner, Baltimore; Md.; Mr. Bennie Chapman, Jr., Boston, Mass.; Mr. Geo. Howell, Philadelphia; Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Costa, New Haven, Conn.; Mrs. Chestnut, New Haven, Conn.; Mrs. H. Smith, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. A. Harris, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. E. Evans, Philadelphia; Mrs. Jean Clark, Boston; Mrs. M. Stewart, Boston; Mr. John Hoxle, Detroit, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. A. Scott, Stamford, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. D. Peterson, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Anderson, Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Robinson, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. A. Farrell, Ansomia, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Moore, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Charlton, Philadelphia; Mr. Clyde Otey, Columbia, Ohio; Mr. H. P. Leonard, New London, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. White, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. H. Hurn, Philadelphia; Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Jones, York, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. D. Wilson, Boston; Mr. Wm. Macklin, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Smith, Portchester; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McCollins, Bridgeport, Conn.; Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Milton, Baltimore EXPERIENCED MARCELLER in established shop. Commission basis. Write Marceller, c-o Inter-State Tattler, 2294-7th Ave., New York City. BROOKLYN Page Six By Jean Louise Simon It's a convenient thing To Say You never loved him Anyway; Or if you did A bit at first, The silly bubble Chose to burst Into the sane And soapy lotion Which cleanses hands Of all emotion. Convenient! And not he nor you Will ever know If it be true. * * * Of all the gay, gorgeous affairs this writer has witnessed even including the swell parties in D. C....that given by Iota Tau....Easter Monday night...at the beautiful Walker studio....without a doubt heads the list. We have raved about our Comus dances ....our Aloha club hops....the Cotorie ....but Iota Tau takes the prize.... The Walker studio seemed the most fitting background for all the loveliness. It was strictly a young people's affair....and the Whoopee was not merely made but honestly raised. Across the river the Bump....is never so much in evidence as it is in Harlem....in Harlem everybody bumps and I mean....they bumped and bumped aplenty....even through that dreamy, sweet "I love you" played by the orchestra. I wished for another pair of eyes....to take in some of those stunning costumes and other sights (yeah, the "other sights" were just too bad!) that floated round and round all evening and early morn. * * * On arriving at the studio...we were met at the head of the stairs by that popular girlie with the most charming manners, Sadella Ten Eyck, who is president of Iota Tau....Ethel Harris .....blonde and lovely in pale blue chiffon and satin....the vice president.... Elsie Hunter, as sweet and cordial as ever in rose colored moire....Hermine Brown.....secretary.....looking beautiful in red taffeta----lovely Helen Imrie in yellow taffeta....the ever-vivacious and versatile Peggy Abrams....in yellow beaded chiffon....and last but far from least....the dreamy eyed, adorable Beatrice Roberts in silver and graduating shades of yellow tulle. These charming club members assisted by the patronesses, Mesdames Herbert Harris, Esther Hunter, Hattie Roberts, Morgan and Ten Eyck, made the evening for all present one that will linger long in memory. We will say to Iota Tau..."Auf Wiedersehn." * * * Among those present were: Rae Oiley, Bernice Dutrieiuille of Phiadelphia; Edith Vivian and Agatha Scott of New Haven; Mercedes Brook, Adele Jones, Charlotte Mahood, of Flushing; Miss Thelma Berlack, Catherine Cardoza Lewis, of D. C.; Constance Willis, Harriet Pickens, the Arthur Funns, Cohen Johnsons, Ludlow Werners Jr., Mary Coleman, Margaret Burrill, Vivian Willis, Paula Johnston, Vesta Atkinson, Hortense Coleman, Burke Horne, William Pickens, Jr., James Holbrook, Paul Coleman, Emile Beekman, Evan Thorne, Joseph Jeffers, Norman Johnson, Malcolmn Fulcher, Fred Bestmann, John Richardson. Barrett Johnson, Emory Moore, Alfred Miller, George Bossell, John King, Malcolm Johnston, all of Brooklyn; THE LADY OF THE MIDDLE-STREETS ELSIE BURROGHS-When popularity contests make their appearance girls, bear in mind that Elsie Burroughs of Brooklyn's Younger Set is likely to give any candidate a run for the honors. Mrs. Bessye Jean Bearden, Mrs. Gay C. Simon, Helen J. Daniels, Helen Lucas, Naomi Cooper, Anna Small, Hazel Smallwood, Dr. and Mrs. Phil Brooks, the Armond Lockharts, Eola Baber, Margaret Cross, Lois Hoage, Helen Vogolstein, Julia Asbury, Dorothy Spraggins, Helen Butler, Rolfe Daniels Jr., Herbert Harris, John and Tom Moseley, Cecil Lincoln, Charles Austin, Adam Powell, Bill Smith, Frank Chambers, Milton Weston, George Hunter, ELSIE BURROGHS—When appearance girls; bear in my Brooklyn's Younger Set is liked for the honors. Walter Brown, George Stoner, Jr., Gardinier Jones, Jr., Maxwell Smith, Alston Norton, Freddy Smith, James Abrams, Charles Marshall, the John Gibsons, James Middleton, Arthur Barnes, Lane Baber, George Taylor, Clarence Lee, Gerald Norman and loads of others. --- Sh-h-h! Hugh Randolph spent several days in Canada during Easter week. --- For some time we have had a longing to see the clever Bernice Dutrieuille, who is the author of "Bits by Bernice" (Courier)...and on learning that Bernice had been among those present at Iota Tau hop...we not knowing of her presence either... perhaps you can in a way imagine how very much we were disappointed .... The charming Quakerville writer danced right under our nose.... Now haven't we said we wished for another pair of orbs...here's proof that we needed 'em...o, heck...but perhaps the next time Miss Dutrieuille comes to New York she may come to Brooklyn...yes? Rozier Donald Gilbert Johnston..... Office Tel. Harlem 4334 Res. 2508 7th Ave., Apt. 2 Tel. Bradhurst 3890 THOS. H. KIRTON LICENSED EMBALMER FUNERAL DIRECTOR 89 WEST 134th ST., NEW YORK of the curley brown hair...big brown eyes...two beguiling dimples...and cupid shaped lips...the dearest little man...age thirteen months...staged the swellest birthday party imaginable last Wednesday afternoon...Don's party was "tight like that"...and Don...by the way...is the Cohen Johnston's adorable child. The youngsters who made merry (fighting, we understand, was their pastime) were: Arthur Funn Jr., (Ma being the for- popularity contests make their mind that Elsie Burroughs of likely to give any candidate a run mer Dot Kelso), Wilmer Lucas Jr. (his mother is the former Inez Williams, you know), John Wheeler (Catherine Barr's only), Julia May Mac Dougal, Jean White (Mr. and Mrs. Richard White's), Jean Terry Potter and tiny Audrew Howard. Their refreshments consisted of arrow-root pudding, zwleback and crackers. Don received presents galore. * * * Utopian Tennis Club will give its spring dance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Friday evening, April 26. Rae Hairston entertained at her home last Friday evening a number of friends. ```markdown ``` The members of the Brooklyn Students' Debating League attended in full force, the recital of Mr. Morris Graham at the Elks Auditorium on Sun- Tel. Bradhurst 0633 Mrs. ALBERTA PRINCE HAIR SPECIALIST French Marcel Waving, Hot Oil Treatment, Dyeing, Special Scalp Massage, Facial Massage, Manicuring 2328 SEVENTH AVE. New York (Near 137th Street) MARVELLO BEAUTY SHOPPE and SCHOOL All branches of Beauty Culture Practised and Taught 232 West 135th St. Tel. Aud. 10211 Laura S. Blbes Proprietor day afternoon, where they had boxes 8 and v; after which they were the guests of Miss Gwendolyn Miller, at 286 West 151st Street, New York. Miss Miller treated her guests to a gorgeous supper after which they enjoyed themselves to the delightful music dispensed by Misses Florence Bacote, of City College, and Etta Banks, of Girls' High School, Brooklyn. Among those present were: Misses Clara Harvey, Julia Carr, Hazel Banks (Textile High) Alice Phillips (Washington Irving), Gladys Cunningham (City College), Thelma Herod (Hunter College), Sybil Herod (Girl's High School), Pearl and Alma Brown (New York Commercial High School), Mrs. Catherine Williams, and Mrs. Lavinia Martis. Also: Isaac Briggs, Eustace Walrond, Conway Miller, Gludstone Shaw, Peter Blake, Horace Butler, Albert Butler, Reginald Green, William Moore, Herbert McCall (Morehouse College), Kenneth Hunt (City College), Horace Ignacio Gordon (New York University), Wesley Mac Holder (City College), and Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas. Charles E. Smith entertained the following guests at his home last Thursday evening: Waldine Williams, Elsie Helps, Dorothy Coleman, C. Edward Carter and Eugene Williams. * * * Mr. C. Edward Carter and Mr. Elijah Hendricks spent the week-end in Atlantic City, N. J. * * * On Saturday afternoon C. Edward Carter entertained a few friends to lunch at the Gages & Tollner's, after which they took in the matinee of "Harlem" at the Appolo. SYRACUSE, N. Y., by WILLIAM H. JACKSON. The Savoy Hotel recently completed its spring decoration. The dining room is in green. Mr. Herbert Bell, who has lived in this city for the past year, has returned to his old home in New York City. Rev. Joseph Banks of Philadelphia preached a splendid sermon last Sunday. A large crowd attended both services. --- Our schedule of services at St. Philip's was carried out to the letter during Holy Week and Easter. The entertainment and social given by the students of Syracuse University was one of the finest affairs we have witnessed in a long time. Every man was a star and a splendid crowd was present to witness the same. This affair was given by Mrs. Helene Jordan Scott with Mr. Sims of the Law Department as chairman of the evening. A great campaign at the House of Prayer, begins Sunday, April 7th. Services will be conducted by Evangelist R. J. Brown of Madison, Illinois. All are cordially invited. BE BEAUTIFU UGLY, UNSIGHTLY HAIR A BLEMISHES (Warts, Moles, Etc REMOVED BY ELECTR POSITIVELY PERMANENT ENDORSED BY LEADING P JOHN S. 1089 Fulton Street, Phone: Pros HAWAIIAN Hair Growing System and Products NO QUESTION ABOUT IT HAWAIIAN SYSTEM TREATMENTS WILL GROW YOUR HAIR Scalp Troubles Relieved. Thousands Benefited Daily. New York Branch: 115 WEST 133rd STREET LEARN ART OF HAIR GROWING WE TEACH OUR AGENTS HOW TO SERVE SUCCESSFULLY See our nearest agent or write us. Catalog free. Treatment by mall $2.00. Address: Mme. T. G. Bramlette, 1532-7th St., N.W., Washington, D. C THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Medical Notes By KELLY MILLER, JR. 1 SYPHILIS is one of the main causes of sinusitis (sin-u-si-tis), especially of the nasal and accessory sinuses. A sinus is a cavity or hollow space lined with mucous membrane. When there is good ventilation and drainage, inflammation is rare but when the drainage of the secretions and the ventilation of the sinuses are interfered with, inflammation usually results. A. B. syphilitic infiltration in the outer wall of the nose, the ulcerative process may invade the sinuses and give rise to pain, tenderness, discharge of pus from the nose, headache and dizziness. When the large sinuses on either side of the nose and the frontal sinuses (large air sacs above eyes) are involved there may be redness, swelling and heat of the skin covering the affected area. If for instance, the frontal sinus is inflamed, there may be swelling, redness, and heat of the skin over the eye; likewise in the region under the eyes and on either side of the nose if the large sinuses on either side of the nose become involved. Tenderness upon pressure is also present when redness and swelling are found. Headache is the most common and significant sign of sinusitis. The pains and headache due to disease of the frontal sinuses may assume the form of sharp, shooting pains through the eyes, or they may be dull and heavy, and nearly constant; or they may consist of a dull feeling in the forehead which is increased by leaning forward and upon sudden jarring of the body. Dizziness, momentary sense of blurred or darkened vision and fainting are frequently present. The senses of hearing, tasting, smelling or sight may be frequently disturbed and at times lost. Symptoms of the above described, especially the headache, should be regarded with suspicion. Do not let them continue-consult your physician. The "tired feeling" of which you complain may be laziness but it is not "spring fever." If it hangs on day after day it is important to find what ails you. Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee, 202 West 136th Street, Bradhurst 2995. ```markdown ``` [Image of a man with dark hair and glasses, wearing a suit and tie.] The Theatre BENNIE BUTLER, Theatrical Editor At the Lafayette The presentation at the Lafayette Theatre is undoubtedly one of the best seen at this house during the past six months. Ralph Cooper and Clarence Robinson, the producers, deserve a lot of credit for their creative ability. Cooper and Robinson's vehicle is called the "Temple of Jazz" and jazz there is enough of to satisfy the most exacting. The cast, in addition to Ralph Cooper, includes such clever stars of the footlights as Sammy Vanderhurst, Susaye Brown, Sam Manning, Mattie Hite, Gerald Hall, the team of Wells and Mordecia and a real classy dancing ensemble of pink, olive and brown gals that would delight a Sultan. Mattie Hite's singing, the dancing of Susaye Brown and Sammy Vanderhurst, Ralph Cooper's crimson appearance, the clever work of the chorines and their pretty costumes, the startling surprise of discovering that Gerald Hall was a man dolled up in feminine attire and the female quartet that Sam Manning had to shoot are the big features of the program. This Hall chap has a splendid falsetto voice that is pitched like a woman's. He first came out cleverly camouflaged but discarded his wig at the end of his first selection. Then he sang another song, first in the heavy voice of a man and repeated in the falsetto. His singing thrilled and pleased the Monday evening audience and he was given a big ovation. Sammy Vanderhurst and Susaye Brown came in for a lot of applause. Sammy is a good hoofer and knows how to sell his stuff. Miss Brown does a bit of Russian dancing that's a treat. Mattie Hite scores as usual but Sam Manning, black face comedian, did not appear to any great advantage. Manning seems misplaced, out of his element this week. Another great talkie photo play, "The Midnight Taxi" is shown in addition to the vaudeville or "Presentation" revue of Cooper and Robinson. It is a story of the underworld and most of the action will be found in flying cabs. The cast, a notable one, includes among others, Helen Costello, William Russell, Myra Loy and Moreno Holmes. The World's Greatest Talking Pictures Musical Comedies 'AMERICA'S LEADING COLORED THEATRE' LAFAYETTE 7TH AUG. 1927 NOW PLAYING (UP TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14th, Incl.) RALPH COOPER AND CLARENCE ROBINSON PRESENT Temple of Jazz WITH A WONDERFUL CAST OF MUSICAL COMEDY FAVORITES ALSO THE VITAPHONE TALKING MELODRAMA 'THE MIDNIGHT TAXI' With ANTONIO MORENO, HELENE COSTELLO, BILL RUSSELL NEXT WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 15th NOBLE SISSLE AND MARCO PINKARD Present the Musical Comedy 'MR. GEORGE' With NOBLE SISSLE and MOSS AND FRYE Feature Photoplay RONALD COLMAN in "THE RESCUE" Page Eight At the Lincoln Irvin C. Miller sprang a pleasing innovation on Lincolnites this week in the "Circus Showman", a sort of musical drama in which Irvin C. Miller himself appeared to excellent advantage. The story is of a father who seeks to prevent his son falling into the pitfalls of life that he, (the father) had fallen in in the wide free life of abandon enjoyed by the circus folks. The cast includes (in addition to Miller) Octavia Sumler, Troy Brown, Quintard Miller (a younger brother of Irvin's), Neal Lawrence, Hilda Perleno, Lon Vernon, the Four Brownies and a Miller beauty chorus of dancing girls. The dramatic situations carry a thrill for, despite the fact the entertainers were recruited from musical comedies, the acting was very good. Octavia Sumler gave a splendid version of a hard boiled circus woman, playing opposite Irvin C. Miller. Ida Brown, a sophisticated woman with a way with men, especially when young, is very good. Quintard Miller, the wayward son, looked and acted the part jamup. The others. Neal Lawrence, Lon Vernon and Troy Brown all turn in creditable effort. As the title of the vehicle indicates, the story is of circus life. The father is a hard boiled circus tush-hog who sort of reforms when his son, a law student, joins the outfit for some reason or other He tries to protect his boy from the wiles of the adventureses only to be met with derision and rebuffs by the erring son. Hilda Perleno does a bit of pleasing singing as only she can and Ida Brown and Octavia Sumler do a bit of chirping to sort of add atmosphere. Troy Brown, black face two hundred pounder, pulls the laughs and the Four Brownies' hoofing is a highly enjoyable treat. As for that Miller chorus, well, when Irvin C. picks 'em they must be good, gotter be good and that's that. The feature of the Lincoln Theatre this week is a sensational story of crime entitled, "Ned McCobb's Daughter." Irene Rich and Theodore Roberts are the stars. It is a thrilling, fast moving story of the underworld that holds its audience in an ever tighting grip of interest as the story is unfolded. At The Alhambra "Doctor Jeykell and Mr. Hyde" is the high voltage dramatic sketch of the Alhambra Theatre this week sandwiched in between the two halves of the musical comedy entertainment, 'Spring Time's Revue'. There is no question as to the merits of this great English murder mystery which the Alhambra Players handle exceedingly well, considering the lack of a competent director. George Wiltshire, as the Dr. Jeykell who by experiments discovers a drug that gives him two distinct THE DUKE ELLINGTON Ballroom entertainer who is a sort of amber-coloured "Rudy Vallee" to his host of admirers. personalities, the one good, the other villainous, is very good and the outstanding star of the play. Sandy Burns, Montrose Brooks, Clint and Marie, Amanda Randolph, Johnny Lee Long, Martha Copeland and others do their spring time strutting and how. That clever team, Clint and Marie appear to great advantage this week in a bit entitled, "Looking for the Goober Boy" and it sure is a riot. SAM RUSSELL and Billy Higgins are the featured entertainers at the Standard Theatre of Philadelphia this week. "Jazzlips" Richardson and the "Four Dunbars" are added attractions. LEW LESLIE'S second edition of the "Black Birds" now playing at the Garrick Theatre, Philadelphiaaa, will close their engagement at this house Saturday night and open in Buffalo, N. Y., Monday, April 15. From there they go to Baltimore, Maryland, for a week and then back to New York for rehearsals prior to sailing for England. UKELELE BOB Williams is the master of presentations at the Regal Theatre of Chicago, Illinois. AI HAMBRA "DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE" Philanthropist or Demon—Which? Famous Dramatic Thunderbolt Superbly Played by Your Favorite Actors "Springtime Revue" SANDY BURNS — "ASHES" MARTHA COPELAND CLINT AND MARIE And All the Merry-Makers and THE 16 ALHAMBRA GIRLS The Drama Next Week: "THE CRIME WAVE" The Revue Next Week: "SANDY CHOP SUEY" THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Trailing the Spotlight US LEWIS By THEOPHILUS LEWIS Me and the Missus and Doke FORTUNATELY, I have been in the Cotton Club only once in my life. I say "fortunately" because I hear they lay a $2.50 cover charge on the guests who manage to get past the provost guard at the outer portals into the august presence of Mr. Griffin. Two-fifty happens to be the precise amount my budget allows for a week's entertainment. I didn't know about the cover charge the night I visited the club and by a break of luck I managed to get out with my shirt on and without any scars. I was Invited to the club by one of the performers who, esthetically speaking, was and is my weakness. Being thirsty when I entered the place, I airily asked Mr. Griffin, the head waiter, to have one of his underlings fetch me a bottle of Cliquot Club ginger ale. I had the usual juniper juice in my pocket. After I had observed the show I nonchalantly left my table and visited the gentlemen's lounge. Leaving the lounge, I forgot about the unpaid check on my table, and, after conversing with the headwaiter a few minutes, absent-mindedly went on downstairs to the street. Later on I was told I had left a bill for $3.25 behind me. I had precisely $1.05 with me at the time, and if I had remained in the club till the waiter came to collect my check the chances are that they would have tossed me out on my skull. But bygones are bygones. Let 'em rest. Last Sunday evening along about eleven o'clock I enjoyed the best part of the Cotton Club entertainment with nary a thought to a cover charge to mar my pleasure. Simply by dialing in on WABC I got Duke Ellington's hot band in one of its hottest moments. I mean that band was torrid. Not lukewarm, but burning up the air. And while the $2.50 cover charge folks in the club were hoofing it to the strains Johnny Hodges' C. Sharp Shout, me and the Missus were shaking our dustries to the same tune between sips of Maxwell House coffee brewed in our own kitchen. Just make a mental picture of us, folks. The kid and the old people sound asleep. Just me and the Missus with the carpet rolled up, and Duke's hot music syncopating from the magnetic speaker. Lordy today! And when Duke turned on that Siren Song thing! If television were developed to working perfection me and the Missus would be ruined forever. But Duke just wouldn't quit. He followed through with a Cotton Club version of "Lover, Come Back" and a point-counterpoint arrangement of "Old Man River." When he got through two tubes of the Freed-Eiseman were burned out and what me and the Missus were doing was nobody's business. As If Duke's jazz wasn't enough for anybody's radio audience, WABC broadcast Josephine Hall's divine voice, this time a little less than divine, to Omaha and points west. I say Miss Hall's voice was a little less divine over WABC Sunday night because by request she sang a song miles below her talents. Some jackass in Nebraska metropolis wrote in asking Miss Hall to sing, "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby." Miss Hall's voice is lyrical, not jazzy, and the song is not at all suited to her. Even at that, she sang it better than the other 1,392,416 assorted divas I've heard sing it. And right here is where I want to make a request. When Sunday, April 21st rolls around I'd like to hear Miss Hall sing "Lover, Come Back." Can I get any action. Duke? In spite of the Jones Law Frank's place makes an ever closer approach to pre-war atmosphere. Ever since Thanksgiving the Stromberg-Carlson has been broadcasting fights and the harmony of the Mobo Boys. Now an electric piano has been added to the divertisements of the salon. (Notice, only one o.) Saturday when I visited the place to get the top-and-bottom that writes this column every week two perfectly masculine bucks were waltzing to the strains of "Ramona", which were being ground out by the piano. Another proof that music, combined with liquor, hath charms to tickle the weary dogs. Once upon a time (Not a fairy tale, but Gospel truth) I used to be an agnostic without a shred of belief in future rewards or punishments for deeds done in the body. Those days are gone forever. There simply MUST be a lake of fire and brimstone created for the eternal torment of the linotypers and proof readers who mess up this column every week. If there isn't one in existence now, then Jehovah ought to create one right away. If there isn't and He doesn't, there isn't any justice in the universe. ! BIGGER AND BETTER SHOWS! LINCOLN THEATRE 135TH STREET EAST OF LBNOX AV THIS WEEK ONLY IRVIN C. MILLER'S SENSATIONAL MUSICAL MELODRAMA The Circus Showman Feature Photoplay “NED McCOBB'S DAUGHTER” NEXT WEEK, BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 15 NOBLE SISSLE AND MACEO PINKARD Present “MR. GEORGE” A MUSICAL COMEDY With NOBLE SISSLE and MUSS AND FRYE Photoplay Feature BUSTER KEATON in “STEAMBOAT BILL, Jr.” * * * * * * The High Hatters page Ten To Our Friend—The Nighthawk We have not been unmindful of your very, very complimentary remarks, Nighthawk...concerning this columnist...and we feel all puffed and fussed up over the things you have said...But when you behold the original one...I trust it will be a bright, sunny day...since owls and nighthawks see best by night...the sun may more or less blind you... and so keep from you our innumerable physical imperfections... Many thanks... A Special Request O Peggy dear.... Compose for us...a poem about the man who prints our writings...who changes our appearance ....reverses even our thoughts...in general has us standing on our head trying to recognize our own putrid scribblings... Yes, Peggy? * * * Alexander was great but I've seen a nut meg grater...now I ask you, haven't you? * * * He who laughs last is a darn fool for waiting so long... It was told that the dean of women at a leading college "was trying to stop necking.' A sophisticated co-ed replied: "I think she would...a women of her age...." According to a novelist.....30.....is the proper age for a woman. We are of the opinion that if she isn't proper by that time.....she never will be.....don't chu think so? * * * There is much talk nowadays about Atlantic flyers ....Lindbergh and all the rest have received the greatest honors possible..... But what about poor Helen of Troy.....though she lived long years ago and wasn't quite so successful as our present-day fliers.....was not that beautiful dame—after all is said and done, the first to take off for Paris? They tell us that the eyes have "it." Well, let's get this one in: One can read and write poetic language...but it's about the only language we can't speak. You recall a poet once remarked... "the eyes are the windows of the soul." That as it stands sounds O.K., doesn't it?...but imagine us saying to our best g.f. "dear one—I just adore staring into your windows all night." It's our opinion the g. f. would either draw her shades down the next evening or give us the air...could we blame her? Take it from us when a female hands you the bed-time story that "you're different" you can bet your boots—she's not. Spring is the time for love.....but it is not so bad during other seasons either.....is it? They say about John Milton.....after being married.....he was inspired to write Paradise Lost.....but after his wife's death.....he wrote Paradise Regained. * * * A sweet young thing was applying for the secretarial position to a professor....."So you would like to be my secretary".....he asked....."well what are your qualifications?" "Oh," she replied.....I'm absent-minded too." Yeah, she got the gate—and how! The voice of some people are drowned because they look so loud.....huh? One way to avoid gossip is by never joining in. "Just one more glass, boys, and we'll go home," said the dishwasher as he laid down the soap..... A boxer and his teeth are soon parted... isn't that true? Aunt Tillie said she refused to believe in all this talk about the younger generation until she found cigarette butts in the baby's highchair. A psychologist at the University of Chicago finds that the first born is usually the dumbest...of the family.... That accounts for us.... We've always said it wasn't entirely our own fault. A classroom is like an old car...a crank in the front and a bunch of nuts in the rear...isn't that true? Jones' wedding was coming along fine until.... the preacher asked the bride if she'd obey her husband. The lovely one replied...."do I look like a darn idiot?".....whereupon the groom who was more or less in a daze replied...."I do!" JEAN LOUISE SIMON The Uptown New Yorker The Line of the Mouse THE story of the fe-line and the mouse begins back in the days when there were habitues and sons of habitues (see "Good Boy"). Once upon a time a mouse was galivanting about the edge of a huge barrel of whiskey. Even a little rat's foot can slip, so eventually he "faw down and go boom" right into the w'itkee. For no apparent reason, a pussy cat heard the splash and ran up to see what all the to do was about. "Oh! Mr. Cat," pleaded the mouse. "Please save my miserable life. Pull me out and I'll yet you eat me." Well, the cat fell for the line of the mouse and straightway pulled him out. "Oh! Mr. Cat," the mouse again pleaded. "Please don't eat me while I'm all wet. It'll make you sick. Wait until I dry off and honest-to-goodness. I'll let you eat me." Well, the cat fell for the line of the mouse and waited for the mouse to dry. While he waited the cat couldn't keep his mind on his business and fell asleep, during which time the mouse took a little air. Several days later the cat and the mouse met again. "I thought," said the cat, "you were going to let me eat you if I got you out of that whiskey barrel." "Oh!" said the rat, "I was just in my liquor then." Danger Ahead Didja Ever Hear The One About "If you could only cook" or "Smoke 'um—don't chew 'um"; or "A couple of stiches wouldn't hurt"; or "The Irishman who ate the olives, limberger cheese and cream puffs"; or "The monkey wrench"; or "The man with the wart on his tongue"; or "What Mrs. Elephant said when she saw a bale of cotton for the first time"; or "Dit in—dit out"; or "Whatya want for a nickel—'turls'?" or "Do we have to speak it, too?" or "Johnnie came home one night"; or "The rooster, the easter eggs, the peacock"; or "What the hen said when she laid the square egg"; or "My brother's bringing a load of pineapples"; or "The height of optimism"? As Per Request AST Week this department was instructed by the Editors to comment either about the Church or Real Estate. Alas! No inspiration! Now, however, seven days too late, the Uptown New Yorker meets a heavenly creature—Lucinda Church—and the irony of it. under each dear finger nail she displays a wee stretch of real estate. Tee! Hee! Dregs THROUGH the windows of a cabaret How pitifully the white moon begs! Can't you see, Pale Child, you're not tasting of life. You're sipping only the dregs? * * * The next time Abel gets ready to spaciate on our Breakfast Dances, if he will give Lady Nicotine a ring, she will be glad to give him the correct info. Edgecombe 6661. The battle of jazz was between Charlie Johnson and Duke Ellington at Rockland Palace. Fletcher Henderson had the honors all to himself at the Renaissance. And our regular B. D. handout is the Lenox Club every Monday morning. Jack Evans, self-styled "half-way society man' and a walking dictionary without equal ('scuse, please, while we smile), brings to the world a new word— THE INTER-STATE TATTLER ers WL "halluciations"and gives the definition thusly: Mentally depressed. Attaboy, Jack! * * * Every once in a while we run across someone who, to our way of thinking, should be looking at us from the car cards. showing rows of beautiful teeth. The latest seems to be none other than the perfectly handsome "Chink". ★ ★ ★ And without a doubt, The Lenox Club is just the place to go on an early Monday morning, after a delightful "romp" in the park until 3 A. M. Now, can't call names this time. * * * And as spring has been ushered in—presumably to stay—the big parade has started up and down Seventh Avenue. In this parade we ran across Cecil N. Matthews ('Prince' Matthews) who has just returned from Paris to the Folies Bergere to meet his two friends—Eddie Smith and Danny Wilson, formerly of the Cotton Club. 'Prince' is looking the place over and playing whoopee jam up. This triumvirate is sharp, no end. * * * Sugar Cane "Mac", you shouldn't fool trusting little girls. When they think you are so nice, and you turn around and do naughty things, it isn't so good for you. * * * We are always so late about things. Here it is a period of seven months, so we're told, since Eddie Corbett and Helen were married. And we are just finding it out. Congrats! \* \* \* Lloyd Hamilton, you mustn't sit in taxicabs talking so long. Don't you know the meter continues to register just the same. Tee! Hee! \* \* \* Someone wants us to know that there is a sharp gentleman living in Apt. 6x in the Park Lincoln and tells us we must come over. Thanks! We will be looking things over at our earliest convenience. * * * Believe it or not, but since the Harlem Knights moved to larger quarters at the Lenox Club, they can still put the SRO sign out. Wow! What a crowd last Sunday. And to use the much over worked word—how everyone did raise whoopee. And 'twas such a hot day. But still the Harlem Knights continue to draw. THE TOWN'S TALK DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS BAND, PLAYING EVERY SUNDAY MATINEE 3 P. M. to 9 P. M. HARLEM KNIGHTS at the THE LENOX AVENUE CLUB 652 Lenox Avenue (at 143rd Street) BIGGEY & HICKEY, Charges de Affairs HERBERT WILLIAMS, Pres. SANDY THOMPSON, Vice-Pres. CHESTER GLOVER, Sec'y. CLUB HARLEM HARLEM~NIGHT~LIEE CONNIES INN SMALLS' PARADISE THE ROSEBUD BAMBOO INN LENOX CLUB TABBS --- Friday, April 12. 1989 CLUB HARLEM LENO CLUB SYNTHETIC gins produce sympathetic whims. There are about four full fledged whims to one shot of gin. As the shots increase the whims grow accordingly. After about the fifth or sixth shot, you begin to get a whim a minute. Last week I stayed whimsical to the extent of $27.50. Every time I took a gin, someone borrowed a buck. This week I am going to buy every one I meet synthetic gin. * * * I met one of the nicest most cultured young gentlemen of the day, Mr. Louis Coles. He is our chief correspondent, but I never had the pleasure of meeting him before. Did you see his presentation of the Lenox Club Revue last week at the Lincoln? Very good show. You know the show was good because Mr. Coles, Izzy Rhingold, and the inimitable Maud Russel were headlined. Some one told me Maud Russell wanted to see me and I have been trying to think what I have said about her. Guess I'll try to send her some synthetic gin before I let her catch me. She may have violent ideas. I suppose I am safe enough though, she is too nice to get violent. In other words, she's not the type. * * * Small's Sunday matinee was red hot and raring to go. Everyone in Harlem, it seems, was present. There isn't a cabaret in New York City that has a more successful matinee or breakfast dance than Small's Paradise. I dropped in to look 'em over and was really surprised at the size of the crowd. No place could be as popular as Small's, unless they were fair to the public and gave them what they wanted. I would suggest that Eddie gave more of those popular matinees or breakfast dances. --- The "Old Man" and I dropped in the C. V. B. A. Club last night and played a few games of pool. That's a nice little club. Everyone is so sociable and refined. I got a kick out of watching them play hearts. A couple of the boys played the piano and sang for us. And could they harmonize? Methinks I'll be there quite often. * * * I played all kinds of poker Saturday night and it really got good to me. I didn't get home until one o'clock Sunday afternoon. I bought a suit of overalls, to wear down to the mad house this week. Just a case of preparedness. They will be much better to soil when they throw me out. * * * At last I have found Mexican Joe's. He is still on Seventh Ave. I combed my hair and washed my face, then thus disguised, I ventured into Joe's and boldly took a seat. Nothing happened. I ordered chill con corne and leisurely proceeded to eat and look around. Joe seems to be prospering. There were quite a few customers in there, most of them performers, but no one recognized me through my disguise. Next week I am going to make myself known. I am glad I bought overalls because I may have plenty of use for them next week. --- *** Eeney, meeny, miney mo, now which place shall I go to. Into Connie's or the Sugar Cane, or back to Bamboo Inn again. That's not poetry, it's synthetic gin. I breezed into La Rosa's last night and guess whom I met there? My wife! Can you imagine such a catastrophe? She ordered lobster salad, so I ate spaghetti. We sat about an hour and a half, during which time about a dozen couples came in. Every single party was mixed. First two Phillipinos with a pair of ofays. Then an ofay man and colored girl. The next six of seven couples were colored men and ofay women. --- 10 JACKIE·YOUNG—Well, suppose one is blessed or—should we say, gifted with beautiful nether limbs, is that any reason why they shouldn't be nimble?—Got a load of Jackie Young at the Lincoln Theatre this week. She's the berries. JACKIE·YOUNG—Well, suppose one is blessed or—should we say, gifted with beautiful nether limbs, is that any reason why they shouldn't be nimble?—Got a load of Jackie Young at the Lincoln Theatre this week. She's the berries. Quite a mixture, but they seemed to enjoy it. I think I'll grab an ofay and crash a Broadway cafe. Think I'll have any luck? I wonder why Harlem doesn't form a committee to improve the looks of our buildings and streets. When you walk or drive down Lanox Ave. it is so dark you can hardly see where you are going. I have been in Harlem just about 25 years and I always have to look at the street signs on Lenox Ave. to tell where I am. Some one ought to get behind these landlords and make them clean the outside of the ugly, dirty, dilapidated looking houses. I am sure it would make quite an improvement and would also brighten our streets and tend to make their property more inviting and presentable. Think it over. * * * I am tired now. Don't miss next week. I am going to crash a few gates that are stronger than the walls of Jericho. Gonna try to duck everyone that carries a flask and smells of synthetic gin. I'll let you know how I make out at Joe's and the Madhouse. I believe now folks are talking about formal and informal night life. Hence I went in for a little informal night life. Wended my way into the Little World Cafe, and in order for you to fully appreciate what I would like to say, but can't, take a walk down Seventh Avenue between 130th and 131st Street and see for yourself. --- Monday morning six o'clock found me falling out of the Breakfast Dance at the Lenox Club. And believe me, when it comes to a place where one can really make whoopee, that is the place. ```markdown ``` Guess I'll run by the Rosebud for a bite to eat. Meet me there in half an hour and I'll treat to a nice juicy steak. Oh, you are not hungry? Oh, well, treat you some other time. So long, good luck and all that rot. See you next week. GENE MATTHEWS. NEWARK NOTES by HARRY W. BURROUGHS. --- At Laurel Garden, last Thursday evening, the Essex Gridiron Club gave their annual shindig and promenade. John C. Smith's orchestra from New York City furnished the music, and made a jam-up job of it. Even though there was some standing space, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, and it seemed that the evening was well spent. Doctor Ellenstein, who is running for City Commissioner, spent a busy evening greeting everyone, and shaking hands with his many friends. Manager Walker, of the Orpheum Theatre, and the Bernado Brothers deserve to be complimented on putting over such an elaborate affair. All and all, everything was too tight, and I don't mean maybe. Among the distinguished guests were Kirk Marrow, Chief Antler of Past Exalter's Council, No. 17, Jordan, Past Deputy of Northern New Jersey; Mr. Seamon, owner of Orpheum Theatre; Shadow Morris, ex-pugilist; Mrs. T. Sampson, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rink; Miss Bessie Preston, Miss Gairy Morse, and Mrs. Walter Bernado. * * * --- Mr. C. Collins dropped into town for a short visit. He has been away for five years, and called around to see his old pal, "Smiling" Jimmy Wheeler at his residence, where there was a grand reunion of old times. --- Last Tuesday evening the Colgate University Essex County Alumnae Club met at the Newark Athletic Club. Wendel P. Felton, the only race member, was present, and as his guests Buster La Berth, of East Side Hikb School, and Calvin Johnson of East Orange High. Both boys are star athletes at their respective schools. Frank Tucker and Buster LaBerth, who starred for Eastside High School in basketball, had the honor of being selected on the All Newark High School Team of 1920. * * * A little friendly suggestion-if Sam Young, and Alceda Ross, Newark's premier dancing team, would have a little more understanding with the orchestra leader at the Orpheum, probably they would make more of an impression when they dance Friday evenings in those contests. *** T. B., if you want to find out Alice's address, ask Tige Ward. He will tell you, I'm sure! --- ☆ ☆ ☆ Mr. Humpty, you needn't wait on the corner for Downy to come out of No. 55 Arlington Street mornings, because he's the heavy grocery daddy since you quit! * * * Kid Sneebo was the popular figure with the little hat that was lost in all that camel hair coat everybody was looking for at the school. No danger of that shrinking up! * * * With the coming of warm weather, the "Night Rabbit" brings us a Chrysler Roadster for his multitude of chippies. They were rather leery of the Hudson, 'cause it was a closed car. * * * Wonder who the fair damsel Mose was talking to. She sure has "it!" Look out, Chevy! --- After all is said and done, Chick's the only one! Isn't that right, E. J.? I guess my friend Lovy will surely eats in a restaurant now, having had a tremendous case of corn "liquorcetees," causing him to want to smack his "li'l lamb's lettuce!" * * * Wop Joe has given up his flat in Washington Street, and has gone back home. Now you boys can trust your girls! Lawd, what a mess! *** Pitts is all smiles and giggles since Magee lost her "Big Moment!" Wonder who'll do the heavy work now? * * * Humpy, Sharpy, Danny, take note—the importer has another hoss from Baltimore at 395. Better go down, place a bet on nose, she's a thoroughbred, sure enuff! * * * B. L., better get that Brown from Uncle Benny. Eastee's crowding close by! Where's your Chrysler, Kid? *** The House Committee at the Saturday Night Dancing Class at Dreamland Academy has secured 7-11 Jazz Hounds. These boys are red hot. so "Ye Hoofers" can strut your stuff to your heart's content! * * * Our friend, Spurgen Robinson, continues to carry the fair damsels at a rapid pace. Be yourself, Robbie. Some brand new features are in store at the dancing class, so everyone can be on the lookout for something new in the near future. Professional Announcement Tel. Bradhurst 1322 Dr. KELLY MILLER, Jr. Physician and Surgeon Physical Therapy 2376 SEVENTH AVENUE Near 139th St., New York Office Hours, 12 to 2 and 7 to 9 P.M. and by appointment Joe Gans--Gentleman Boxer Joe By ALVIN J. MOSES GANS is hailed greatest right Langford played t NS is hailed out on the Pacific Coast as the greatest right-hand hitter since Ketchell and Ford played those parts. His record is studded GANS is hailed out on the Pacific Coast as the greatest right-hand hitter since Ketchell and Langford played those parts. His record is studded Alvin J. Moses outweighed Gans a record is literally all of the boxers falling being classed among flinging industry. "Active Son" has scored per cent average in who a few years of ports as the next lion afoul of the stopped in practice writer in the county over the lad who of all the outstanders—but records a cot came out of the logging camp with prospect the West of Bud Anderson and a buzz saw in action in bare knuckle went. and no refer the hardwood trees piered the ring again moniker of one of becoming grace, co with the product same fashion as a co Getting the nod to "kee" Tom Cox, to touches on, the dyn weight and junior over that poisonous so name 'T. N. T.' came just another outweighed Gans a matter of twelve pounds. His record is literally studded with knockouts not a few of the boxers falling victim to his punch soporific, being classed among the leaders of the hard glove flinging industry. In 91 battles, the handsome "Native Son" has scored 51 knockouts—a five hundred per cent average in any old league. Tommie O'Brien, who a few years ago was being hailed by the experts as the next lightweight champion of the world, ran afoul of the iron mitts of Baby Joe and was stopped in practically one punch. Not a boxing writer in the country figured that Gans would topple over the lad who had proven a thorn in the side of all the outstanding lightweights and Junior-welters—but records speak for themselves. Dode Bercot came out of the State of Washington from a logging camp with the reputation of being the best prospect the West had turned out since the days of Bud Anderson and Fighting Dick Hyland. He was a buzz saw in action, who had licked heavyweights in bare knuckle engagements where everything went. and no referee was necessary. As tough as the hardwood trees of his native State, Bercot entered the ring against the flashy lad who wears the moniker of one of the immortals of Fistiana with becoming grace, confident of victory. Gans, played with the product of the log camps in much the same fashion as a cat does a mouse for four rounds. reighed Gans a matter of twelve pounds. His head is literally studded with knockouts not a few of the boxers falling victim to his punch soporific, as classed among the leaders of the hard glove ring industry. In 91 battles, the handsome "Nason" has scored 51 knockouts—a five hundred percent average in any old league. Tommie O'Brien, a few years ago was being hailed by the exas the next lightweight champion of the world, Sifoul of the iron mitts of Baby Joe and was used in practically one punch. Not a boxing star in the country figured that Gans would topple the lad who had proven a thorn in the side of the outstanding lightweights and Junior-welter records speak for themselves. Dode Berbame out of the State of Washington from a big camp with the reputation of being the best direct the West had turned out since the days of Anderson and Fighting Dick Hyland. He was 62 saw in action, who had licked heavyweights are knuckle engagements where everything is and no referee was necessary. As tough as hardwood trees of his native State, Bercot enforced the ring against the flashy lad who wears the ring of one of the immortals of Fistiana with being grace, confident of victory. Gans, played the product of the log camps in much the fashion as a cat does a mouse for four rounds. Setting the nod from his pal and advisor "Cherotom Cox, to go out and put the finishing touch on, the dynamic punching uncrowned lighthearted and junior-welterweight champion dropped that poisonous right hand that we are going one 'T. N. T.' and the wildcat of the camps be just another tabby-cat of the house variety. Getting the nod from his pal and advisor "Cherokee" Tom Cox, to go out and put the finishing touches on, the dynamic punching uncrowned lightweight and junior-welterweight champion dropped over that poisonous right hand that we are going to name 'T. N. T.' and the wildcat of the camps became just another tabby-cat of the house variety. MANDELL WON'T ANSWER PHONE Charlie Feraci, we'r Trambitas as we've Bobby Burns, in five Andy Divodi, in nine DeMarco, in seven, Eddie Kid Wagner, seven exercisers. Lightweight champ accept phone messa Gans of California the stuffing out of and since that time with the "Musher." Johnnie Dundee and a boxer capable of as Gans. He can so engage and lick any man junior-welter division give him an even bledged welter as ittest. Carlie Feraci, went out in seven rounds, Alex Hobitas as we've already related in one heat, Burns, in five cantos, Dick Ramis, in seven, Divodi, in nine, Harry Felix, in nine, Cuddy Marco, in seven, and two weeks ago Joe rocked the Kid Wagner to the land of counterpane in exercisers. Butweight champion Sammy Mandell, refuses to call phone messages when told that "Baby" Joe of California is on the line. Joe once licked stuffing out of Mushy Callahan in ten rounds. Since that time he has been persona non grata the "Musher." Not since the halcyon days of the Dundee and Harry Greb has the ring known for capable of making weight in three divisions. He can scale in at the lightweight pound-lick any man on two feet, build up to the welter division and attain the title—if they'd him an even break; and is no setup as a full welter as Jackie Fiends and others will Charlie Feraci, went out in seven rounds, Alex Trambitas as we've already related in one heat, Bobby Burns, in five cantos, Dick Ramis, in seven, Andy Divodi, in nine, Harry Felix, in nine, Cuddy DeMarco, in seven, and two weeks ago Joe rocked Eddie Kid Wagner to the land of counterpane in seven exercisers. Lightweight champion Sammy Mandell, refuses to accept phone messages when told that "Baby" Joe Gans of California is on the line. Joe once licked the stuffing out of Mushy Callahan in ten rounds, and since that time he has been persona non grata with the "Musher." Not since the halcyon days of Johnnie Dundee and Harry Greb has the ring known a boxer capable of making weight in three divisions as Gans. He can scale in at the lightweight poundage and lick any man on two feet, build up to the junior-welter division and attain the title—if they'd give him an even break; and is no setup as a full fledged welter as Jackie Fiends and others will attest. WORKED 12 HOURS A DAY FOR six years Joe iron foundry, duied and is the fat addition to working manhood, Gans boxed in between working boxing one day with teenage in Chicago, sawed middle-weighting Jack Dempsey taught by Kid No salted the impromptu six years Joe worked twelve hours a day in an iron foundry, during which period he was married is the father of two adorable kiddies. In lieu to working at a task that required real food, Gans boxed throughout the entire six years between working hours—"Wotta Man mates." It one day with Dave Shade of the Leo Flynn in Chicago, the superlatively clever lantern middle-weight who was instrumental in teach-ck Dempsey the weave that incidentally was by Kid Norfolk and Panama Joe Gans; FOR six years Joe worked twelve hours a day in an iron foundry, during which period he was married and is the father of two adorable kiddies. In addition to working at a task that required real manhood, Gans boxed throughout the entire six years in between working hours—"Wotta Man mates." Boxing one day with Dave Shade of the Leo Flynn menage in Chicago, the superlatively clever lantern jawed middle-weight who was instrumental in teaching Jack Dempsey the weave that incidentally was taught by Kid Norfolk and Panama Joe Gans; halted the impromtu exhibition to make an announcement. "I want to say at this point." ranted the colorful Shade, "that my opponent this afternoon, 'Baby Joe Gans,' is the greatest boxer I've ever stacked against, and the most terrific puncher I've ever faced." It was a glorious tribute coming from the man who flattened Jimmy Slattery, conqueror of Jack Delaney on two occasions, and one who had faced the withering fire of Mickey Walker, Georgie Ward, Pete Latzo, Jack McVey, and other titans of the roped arena. The gymnasium packed the gun-wales, gave Gans a big hand. Page Twelve with kayos against first rate fighting men (not palookas) who in a major number of instances outweighed him from eight to fifteen pounds. This sleek haired handsome looking knockerout who looks more the part of a 'Matinee Idol' than he does the fighter, walked out of his corner in one of his far coast appearances and feinted tough Alex Trambitas into position for a right that knocked him colder than a Berring Sea herring. Trambitas, one of the greatest fighters on the coast IBRYANT N.7. BABY JOE GANS, sensational Pacific Coast Lightweight and Junior-Welterweight. Willing to meet any man in the world from 135 to 140 pounds. LEACH CROSS and Benny Leonard, those socking "Hebrew" ringmen, set the style for the present day fighter since "Gentleman" Jim Corbett took to telling wisecracks and living the life of Reilly. Not only were these lads who came up from the obscureness of New York's east side Ghetto, masterly boxers, but they combined rare business acumen and mother wit to amass separate fortunes running close to $1,000,000 and considerably more than that in the case of Leonard. Among boxers who are active in the game, "Baby" Joe Gans, hard punching kayo artist of California best typifies the perfect ring model. Joe, like his more illustrious predecessor who was lord of the lightweights of the Horton law period, is blessed with a most pleasing personality that simply radiates sunshine. TOM COX IN FULL CHARGE "Cherokee" Tom Cox, is 'Babe's' mouthpiece. Gans turns all correspondence other than personal over to Tom. and abides absolutely by Tom's say so. When it came time to enter into a new agreement between Boxer and Manager, Gans hustled Tom off to the Boxing Commission offering to sign an agreement for life. They are not cold blooded business men,—rather the same sort of father and son existence guides them as in the case of "Pop" Foster, mentor of 'Babyface' Jimmy McLarnin. Gans is worth about $150 000, Bruce Flowers has cash and eqnity in property running close to the same amount. Tiger Flowers' amassed close to $250,000 (though he didn't get it), Harry Wills is 'sittin Pretty' on something like a quarter million, while Kid Norfolk has considerable equity in real estate holdings appraised at $125,000—lots of business acumen in the present day fighter. Gans Wins Baby Joe Gans, Junior-welter of California, proved a sensation to Philadelphia fans last Monday night. Drawing rough Jackie Brady of Syracuse for an opponent, the iron-fisted Los Angeles contender for two crowns knocked him out in the eighth round after twice upsetting the up-State New Yorker in the seventh. Black Bill Victor Black Bill, colorful Cuban flyweight contender for the title, was far too stout an opponent for Johnny McCoy Pacific Coast Lightweight meet any man in the of Rochester, N. Y., gaining an eight round verdict over him at Toronto, Canada Monday night. "Rens Wind-up" The famous "Rens" defeated an all star Bronx team on their home court Sunday night, winding up the most successful season in years. Next Sunday night—Married Men vs. Single Men —Wotta crowd. Lee Wins Canada Lee, Negro welterweight of Harlem, was awarded the decision over Alfred Ros, rugged battler from Spain, in the ten-round feature bout at the Olympia A. C. in Harlem last Saturday night. Ros was the aggressor in nearly every round, but most of his rushes were met with telling punches to the jaw and body. Lee fought a clever, heady battle and gave a fine exhibition of boxing. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER "Rens" Lose Bob Douglas has nothing to be ashamed of over the wonderful showing his super five made against the celebrated world's champion Celtics at the 71st Regiment Armory last Friday night. Beaten by the narrow margin of seven points, at one stage of the thrilling contest, the Colored champions were out in the van by eight markers and the game appeared to be on ice. One scribe in the employ of the N. Y. World gave it as his opinion that the "Celts" had rather an easy time of it. Well after the game Nat Holman told the writer it was one of the toughest R spots he's been in in more than a decade of play against the outstanding professional teams of the country. Cooper Great Player We trust that Bob signs Cooper up for next season to alternate with Sanders,—for then he would have a pair of pivot men hard to beat in any company. For such a giant of a man, Cooper is a streak of lightning and appears to be absolutely indefatiguable, romping through a forty minute session of the swiftest play in the world, without any undue effects. With Jenkins he played the stellar role for the losers, making six points. At half time the count was 20-18 in favor of the Celtics, but after some sparkling offensive play marked by unbeatable passing, the Renaissance caged four baskets to lead by eight points. Harold Mayers, adopted the proper policy of freezing the ball, but the calls of the packed Armory for action and the natural yen of the "Rens" for battle, provided the best court comeback we've ever seen. The Celtics aided and abetted by Nat Holman who was responsible for fifteen points, ran up a grand tally of thirty-eight points at whistle time. Lincoln Giants New York, N. Y.—Danny McClellen's All-Stars made their first appearance at the Catholic Protectory Oval Sunday, April 7, and came away a badly beaten team. They lost both games of a double-header to the Lincoln Giants. The visitors played brilliantly in the first game and were nosed out by a 11-10 score but in the other contest, they were completely outclassed, losing by a score of 11-1. Highpocket Hudspeth had a great day at bat but did not do so well on the ground balls hit his way. In the first game he made a single and home run and two times at bat and repeated this performance in the second contest. The only score made by the All-Stars during the second game was a home run by Henry Gillespie, who pitched half of the first contest and then came back on the mound in the nightcap, after Jackman had been sent to the showers. The attraction at Protectory Oval for Sunday, April 14, will be a return game with the Carletons and a game with the Kensington nine of Philadelphia. Both are strong white clubs. LINCOLN GIANTS Wonder Ball Team with BillyYancey, Scales, Lloyd, Rich, Gee, Rojo, "Dolly" Gray, Highpocket, Mason, Washington, Wright, Smith and other well known stars. Play Every Sunday at PROTECTORY OVAL East Tremont Avenue & 180th St. JOHN HENRY LLOYD, Manager WILLIAM KEENEN, Gen. Manager rit 12, 1929 : . Page Thirteen “Shades of Last Year’s Beaches” | ga io ogee rea ie eh, . ve eee ae le a oe be FINN I ee 3 ea sear” : ey | a get RE PES, : , OO yt ee “ ans PN ee: oe er et ree a as INTE jee FN (ia ar | i > thn lan ad i Be1¥ fae 5% / 5, ae : Pg 2 ss _ Ne et Ae Sek - ee me » Of baa Pi . ian SB we OS Wr! 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FOR a moment, we were sure they would have to turn them away from The Teck Theatre last Wednesday evening. It looked to us, as the boys would say, a "sell-out," but no, there were about eighty seats or so not occupied. They, of course, were not so very desirable. In short, The Melody of Color, a Pageant of Negro Contributions, staged by the Urban League, and Memorial Center, Inc., of Buffalo, directed by Mr. J. M. Pollard, Sr., of the Playground and Recreation Association of America, was a success. The Pageant was attended by many of the Nordic group, and all Buffalo's representatives were out in great fashion. It was really a social get-to-gether, as it were. Evening wraps of all hues and shades, box parties too, were the thing. Mr. William Evans, Executive Secretary of The Urban League, and his co-workers are to be congratulated in securing the services of over 500 men, women, and children. A little child led them. We enjoyed Negro folk songs, a bit of African history, contributions in art, science, and invention. An overwhelming success was enjoyed by the League, a cause well worthwhile. Buffalo's best people were recognized on the stage, and if any one should ask you, we witnessed a beautiful group of charming young things. Page Fourteen FOR a moment, we were sure to from The Teck Theatre last year as the boys would say, a "sell-out seats or so not occupied. They, oft in short, The Melody of Color, staged by the Urban League, and directed by Mr. J. M. Pollard, Sra. Association of America, was a such many of the Nordic group, and all in great fashion. It was really a ning wraps of all hues and shades Mr. William Evans, Executive Se his co-workers are to be congrat over 500 men, women, and children joyed Negro folk songs, a bit of A science, and invention. An overwh League, a cause well worthwhile. B on the stage, and if any one should group of charming young things. By Way of Mention They kept calling the lady with the beautiful voice back to sing. She was none other than Mrs. Frances Wal Pridgen. * * * Odell Porter, or the Interpreter, would have been better without that assumed air. * * * Mrs. Edith Harris, as The Girl was quite the thing! * * * Little Roberta Lightfoot knew her oriental steps. Gerard Millord knew his stuff singing "The Armorer." * * * Lenora Glasby was quite conscientious through the performance. * * * Lillian Glenn added a lot of color to the evening's performance, and what a desirable creature she is! * * * Helen Rankin was lovely to behold in that plastic pose, or what have we? Clara Thomason—that as a matter of form, figuratively, so to put it, had enough "it" to add much color! Elsie Payne, another of those fascinating ones, without whom the Melody of Color would have been something short. * * * Margaret Wallace, yes, yes, this dear one was very much in evidence, dimpled knees, and everything. * * * Ercelle Harman, My My, what a "Best By Last Since 1897" Pull Yourself To-Gether— Order Your Coal 4458 4457 Harlem 4459 DOBBINS COAL CO., INC. 138th St. at Madison Av We Serve the Right "Welgh" W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. smile, and after all we came near missing The Blooming Thing! * * * James Sherman you know is quite The Correct pianist. How these women fall for the musicians now-a-days! Edward Collins insists that we leave his first name out, but how could we? How could all the ladies admire reading about this diligent young man? * * * Vivian Parker, for some reason or the other, is angry with The World or Something like that. Come on, Vivian, tell us your troubles! * * * Josephine Hart is among the living again. Saw her in the grand promenade on Easter. * * * Nelson Bowers is a bit tricky, somehow. The folks seem to have quite some charm for him now. MORE power, young man! * * * If any one should ask you, this dear Emma Parker has "It", bubbling all over with "It". ★ ★ ★ Gradually, we are becoming acquainted with the outstanding clubs in this nick-o-the-woods!" We have just met the Utility Club of Buffalo's most lovely, in the names of the Misses Edith Arthur, Pauline Walker, Gladys Norwood, Geraldine Mason, Doris Mason, Emily Bradford, Helen Horrickson, Pheobe Parker, and Emma Parker. ```markdown ``` Saw the indifferent Ann Palmer for the first time since she arrived at The Falls. She looked quite sweet, too! * * * It is amusing how Richard Alexander takes his being in the papers. Nothing to it at all, says The Tall Slim "Prexy." * * * Harold Abrams they tell us, has a unique way with the ladies, whatever kind of a way that is! * * * Do you know that "Joe College" is stopping at The New Eastern Hotel, that all out-of-towners find it not only the most convenient and desirable, but the least expensive! --- BUFFALO, N. Y., By WILLIAM CAMPBELL. ```markdown ``` Miss Margaret Campbell entertained last Friday evening in honor of Miss Susie Loan, formerly of Philadelphia. Her guests were: Mr. Billie Young of Buffalo, and Mr. Hansel Hill of Buffalo. Miss Campbell served a buffet luncheon and Mr. Young entertained at the piano. Mr. Sam Bruce, noted Buffalo Welterweight, together with his family and Battling Norfolk, made a flying trip to Cleveland. * * * Mrs. Essie Hurt and her daughter. Miss Josephine Hurt, of 319 Purdy Street, have been on the sick list but are now convalescing rapidly. ```markdown ``` The Lit-Mus Club entertained at the residence of Mrs. Dora Lee last Thursday. The affair was given in honor of Mrs. Lee's birthday. --- Miss N. Williams entertained in honor of Mrs. Mamie Smith of Wellsville, Ohio, with a theatre party at the Great Lakes last Monday. NEW HAVEN by IOLA VIOLET WILLIS. ★ ★ ★ The post-lenten social season was opened Easter Monday evening with the Odd Fellow's dance at the Odd Fellows Hall. It was a most successful affair. Music was furnished by Johnny Butts and his band. Congratulations to the Odd Fellows for furnishing such an enjoyable time for all those present. We look forward to another such event with more than a passing interest. * * * New Haven's best and fairest were gathered Tuesday evening at the Odd Fellow's Hall. It was the first semiformal subscription dance of the Rak- THE NEW YORK TIMES NAOMI MARTIN Prominent and popular member of New Haven "Smarter Set", is our candidate for the perfect home girl type so greatly admired to-day. orta Social Club. And it was one of the most colorful and brilliant affairs so far for the year 1929. The hall was beautifully decorated. The younger set was in evidence all evening. From the gowns displayed one would almost believe that a fashion show was in progress. Clarence Wilymore and his orchestra played right on as usual. In fact, they played the same pieces over as often as four times, due to the continuous plaudits of the patrons for another encore. This was one of the rare dances of which nobody could be found sitting it out. Too much can't be said about this affair except that it was a jolly good one and everybody there did enjoy themselves. * * * Miss Margaret Dunlap and Miss Ella Skleekey are on the sick list. \* \* \* Mr. Percy Walker spent Easter Sunday in New York. * * * A surprise Stag Party was given Mr. Leroy Pierce on Monday evening. April 1st by eighteen of his friends. The main feature of the evening was card playing. At the end of which a dainty collation was served. An enjoyable time was had by all. Mrs. William Pitts has been visiting Mrs. Conners in New York City. ★ ★ ★ The Misses Genevieve and Edna Morgan, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Morgan, spent their Easter vacation in New York at the home of their aunt, Mrs. James C. Harris. *** A parlor social was given by the Granitas Ordis Club on Wednesday evening. April 3rd, at the home of R. Petoway. ★ ★ ★ Playing a whirlwind game from start to finish, the Coleridge Basket Ball Team handed the Athenians of Springfield one of the prettiest defeats in the last game of the season at the Odd Fellows Hall on March 29th to the score of 20-15. Good work, L. R. Pettifjohn. End the season with a grand stand finish and tell the whole world that the Coleridge is a basket ball team. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Haines, Mr. and Joseph Harrod and Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins spent Easter Sunday in Bridgeport. Boys, watch your girl friends. A certain Garden Street widower is loose. Since he rented that shop on Henry Street, he has been unanimously elected president of the Incubator Association. We know that he likes young chickens, only he shouldn't snatch them from the cradle. * * * Louis Simmons spent the weekend in New York. While there he was the guest of Lawyer and Mrs. Marshall. Mr. Marshall is formerly of Yale University. ★ ★ ★ A certain married lady had a most scrumptious time entertaining a certain single gentleman at the basketball games each Friday evening. * * * We wonder why Julian Brown, the red hot shiek of Springfield, journeys to New Haven so often. We know he doesn't come down for his health. \* \* \* The Annual Pinochle Tournament of Coleridge Elks and Masonic Clubs is now in progress. DALLAS SOCIAL HAPPENINGS, by J.C.PHILLIPS. * * * Mrs. J. C. Frazier, A. M. Dist. M. N. G. of Household of Ruth, of Texas, was claimed by death, Monday night, 11:45 P. M., March 25th at her palatial home on 1214 Ball Street. She was a member of the Executive Committee of Texas State Teachers' Association, and recently elected an officer in National Cabinet of Jurisdiction of Household of Ruth of America, for more than twenty-five years, headed the Dept. of Latin of B. T. High School, and one of the most eminent Educators, Scholars, Club Woman, Christian Workers, and Fraternalists of America. She was widely known and had studied at the University of Chicago, Columbia, University of Michigan, University of Colorado, and was an A. M. from Howard University. * * * Hon. J. Finley Wilson. Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, and Wife, of Washington, W. C., visited here recently, and were guests of Mrs. P. Starks. An elaborate banquet was given on Thursday, 21st, at Humming Bird Hall, in his honor and was attended by many Elks and prominent citizens generally. Music was furnished by the Satisfied Orchestra. Among the speakers on the program were Messrs. F. Jones, I. F. Simmons. L. J. Rhone of Waco, and Mrs. A. Edith Lee. Prof. J. W. Rice acted as Toast Master, and Mrs. J. Finley Wilson was introduced by Mrs. Edythe Lee who, after the Grand Exalted Ruler, Mr. Wilson, had furnished a most excellent speech brim full of facts, and food for thought, spoke briefly about the women, and the organizing of their department of Elkdom. They were guests while here of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Madison, and Mr. F. E. Starks. Ex-Ruler of the local lodge. Bennie Moton and his Syncopated Jazz Orchestra of Kansas City. Idol of Mid-West musicians. invaded our city March 28th. They were introduced through Mr. Billie Phants of Oklahoma City and made quite a hit among Dallas' music-loving public. * * * The Gospel Feast Party of Musicians, with Dr. E. W. Becton, Evangelist, and Great Gospel Preacher, appeared in musical program at B. T. Washington High School, Thursday at 10 A. M. in the Auditorium, under the auspices of H. Y. Club. Special mention must be given Mr. St. Elmo Johnson, Manager and Artist, Violinist, Mr. Mynick, the Rich Bariton Soloist of Chicago, who charmed the audience with his melody. Messrs. Hill and Love displayed great ability at the Cornet and Piano, and Miss Nicholson of St. Louis proved a most efficient pianist with a fascinating touch. Mr. Hill is Director. ★ ★ ★ Quite a few breakfast dances and elaborate affairs were given during the Easter Festival Event. Several thousands of people attended meeting at Macedonia Baptist, Boll Street, C. M. E. Bethel, A. M. E. and "The Great Passion Play" at St. Paul M. E. Church, featuring the evils of sin that come to youth in cabarets, dance halls, and the good influence that eventually leads some back to Christ. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER Very soon, the $175,000 Y. M. C. A. will go up on the corner of Ball and Flora Streets. Mr. Leon Stewart, new Executive Secretary, is working hard to make Dallas see the paramount necessity of a Y. M. C. A. * * * J. C. Phillips, the noted Reader, Lecturer, and Elocutionist, has returned home after an absence of a few weeks at the bedside of an ill mother, and stepfather. * * * Misses Gladys Brown, and Mattle Andrew of San Antonio, Texas, were delightfully entertained by Mr. Jack Milton Jackson at the beautiful home of Miss Blanch Barnes March 30th. They are prominent teachers of San Antonio. Radio and dancing provided a very pleasant evening. * * * Mr. Jessie Cummings also entertained with a dinner party for the Misses Gludys Brown, and Mattie Andrews on March 29th. Covers were laid for twelve couples, in the beautiful home of Miss Florence Watson. They were given a sight-seeing tour of the City by Mr. J. M. Jackson in his new Nash car. NEW CASTLE, PA., by E. C. BROWN. *** Miss Billingsley, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, and New Castle, is now an operator in the well known Ruby Beauty Parlor of Detroit, Michigan. She is expected to visit her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Brown, of New Castle, the week of April 14, 1929, and will attend the B. & P. Reunion, to be held in that city. ☆ ☆ ☆ The 500 Club will meet April 6, at the home of Miss Mable Lash, 311 Knox Street. All members and applicants are asked to be present. * * * The Young Married Couples' Club reports progress and is keeping its plans and members a secret until later. * * * Mr. W. Williams, representative of the B. & P. Club, made a special trip to Cleveland, Ohio, over the week end in search of mailing lists and advertising matter for the club, which is holding its Third Semi-Annual Reunion on April 1st at New Castle. Mr. Williams also visited his brother, Fred and many friends while in Cleveland. IF USED REGULARLY MME. S.D. LYONS Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and Beauty of the Hair. 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A stamped envelope enclosed will insure the forwarding of LAW TO HAPPINESS "He who travels toward his destination Travels swiftest If he travel alone, But the quick strong ones Must go back to help The lame, the blind and the weak, Only thus is happiness attained." By Jackie Nobile (The wild waves dash us a pearl—a gift to the girl whose heart is sincere). "I was in a friend's office tonight and loking over my first Tattler I saw the Lonesome Hearts which I took great interest in. I couldn't stop until I had gone three blocks for a Tattler and read all of the Lonesome Hearts. I have been in business six years and still doing fine. Have an income of $400 per month. Have a car and plenty of music, including a radio. Have wonderful apartment; live here alone. Can make some girl happy. If you could get me a nice girl friend I would be the happiest boy in the world. I had a love who died, so I've been wandering for two years and longing for a darling girl. I know plenty of them here but they are not my choice. I could get lots of gold-diggers but I am too wise for them—no one can deceive me. Am light-skinned, five ft. 6, age 24, weigh 145 lbs., black hair. Would like to get married. I am not highly educated but have common sense. Desire a wife and family. My type of girl is one of light skin, age 15-26, living near New York City, Philadelphia or Washington, D. C.—not too far away, because I am anxious to meet her. Must be a Christian and lover of music." *** (Here's a lovely introduction written in the third person). "A little bronze coed, attending college here, in this little Northwestern city is appealing to you. She is the only colored girl in her school and naturally she gets quite lonesome at times and wishes to at least hear from her own boys. She wants to correspond with a nice college boy. He may be social, athletic or intellectual in type and style. He may attend either a mixed or colored college. Can you find him for her? She will, upon request, send him such news about her as he would wish. She is a nice girl. The Tattler is wonderful. I enjoy reading it. Much luck to you." ```markdown ``` (This youngster reads something like the Chinese—from the back to the front, or from the bottom up). "Each week when I buy my Tattler I start at the back and read—in other words, the Lonesome Hearts page is first, always. Jackie, I have been in New York since last autumn, and as yet, out of all the pretty girls I've seen. I do not know any, because I don't seem to know how to get acquainted with them. I don't care for booze and rent parties; neither do I go to the cabarets, but I do like quiet private parties, shows and dances, but a stranger here in New York is out of luck unless he meets some one as strange as himself. It's too late for me to hope to find a girl here, because I go away in a month or so, but I'd love to know some girls here to write to now and desired letters. Data written im pencill willl not be considered. The Taittler does not assume responsibility for the good faith of correspondents. Address Jackie Nobile, Editor of Lone some Hearts Column, Inter-State Taittler. while I am away and when I return again, things wouldn't be so dull for me. I am 26 years old, brownskin, G fit. tall, weigh 180 lbs. I dance, swim, play tennis and all sports and am a tradesman; also a Northerner. Jackie, I place myself at your disposal—Hopefully." *** We are—yes, the Tattler and all its readers, are friends to mankind.) "For some time I have been reading the Inter-State Tattler and I am very interested in it and find that there is a Lonesome Heart Column to be considered. I am lonely at heart, myself, and if it is not asking too much of a favor of you, I would be more than obliged if you would put me in touch with someone with whom I could correspond. I am lonely at heart and in mind. Would love to have some one to write to me. Perhaps it would help me in every way. Of course, I am not here to make my home forever, but for at least 18 more months. In great joy and hope I am asking your help—from a lonesome boy to I hope, a friend." * * * (Two kind hearted Westerners have volunteered to send out a bit of cheer in the form of correspondence.) "Dear Miss Nobile—As reader of your column, my girl friend and I are desirous of corresponding with the two pals mentioned in the enclosed clipping. To begin with, I will state that my chum is whole-heart and fancy free, but I am a married woman and wish only to correspond with the young gentlemen, to write him letters of encouragement, as he seems to be rather talented and in spite of his present misfortune, there is a soul of refinement within. We are musicians also and wish to know others who are interested in similar art. My pal is a pianist and I play the violin." * * * (No, dear correspondent, seldom are my readers annoying.) "I suppose you will find me quite annoying. I answered an ad before but I did not write to the gentleman as he was in Chicago. Now I am going to ask if you can help me. I am a widow, 35 years old (no children). Will not say that I am good-looking, but I could look worse. Have a home but am tired of the responsibility and loneliness. Would like to meet a man that is sober and has good qualities. Am not looking for a rich man but one that will work—for I work." * * * (Aren't there many lonesome boys and girls in New York? Why not write and meet this lonely little Miss?) "Please help me find a few girl and boy friends, around 18-20 years old. The boys at least over five ft. 4 in., smart dressers, decent and agreeable; fond of all sports, including card-playing and dancing. I am 17, four ft 11 in., light complexion, brown hair (bobbed), attractive, neat and unassuming. Fond of Poetry and music, besides the above-mentioned. Won't someone write to me? Jackie ,dear, you've helped many others. please help me." ((This young man has not lived a better than since 1822. Won't remember what happened a time?)) "I just had the writings you and her your know from Homesome I am thinking. I have no one the writings too—no one so writie me. So you see, in its higher lithe silent." I am one of the poor underminants shout off from the world and must remain here for them more months. Some one shole my girl over a year ago. I know you can't help them. But I do think you can help me find an ame friend and a guail. So, please do what you can for me. The best letter I received was in October, 1997. I am 31, five ft. 11 inches, weight 10 lbs. Ann wery Eighd (blue eyes), brown hair—not so hard no look an used if you can get me a girl she won't be ashamed for me so make her own comfort. Oth. I forget. (Color doesn't matter but must the nine looking it comma. Ago from 24-31. Never no Chippee.) --- (Below is an interesting one that meant forward to a young lady who recently accepted a place in the Lone-some Heart Column.) "You have an advertisement in your Lonely Heart Column in which a lady describes herself as a black girl, age 25, who will not fancy a man. The lady is a type well-known nowadays, and I have because very interested in her. If the elderly-limited modest will condense and no deny me a time I will promise, and I am a man of my word, that she will have very few lonely moments in the future." --- (The writer hereafter no longer allowed to man these and the information and I am hoping that some one will undertake the music.) Just a few lines no express my appreciation of your Lonesome Heaven Column. Although I am one of those on the inside. I have been a member of the Tattler for quite some time, and I find it very interesting. But more at Lonesome Heaven Column has been added. Jackie. I do not like no impulse upon good nature, but since your have been so fortunate in helping those in distress, I am asking for a little help. Perhaps there is some young lady between the ages of 20 and 30 who would be kind enough to write to me, a very lonesome young man. I would prefer a home girl who is willing to be a pat and true companion so me on my release. I am 22 years old. Dark brown skin. five ft. 7 in. in height and can pass most any time for looks. I am eligible for release the latter part of next year. I trust you will make these these under consideration and help me if possible." --- (There is the star—bight up and far away. Here is the young lady who desires to meet the young man who has his hitching apparatus all in condition to travel to the luminous body seen in the heavens.) "Here comes, from the New York of the South. Am a devoted reader of your L. H. C. and am now sending in my letter in answer to the enclosed clipping. Maybe I'm late for this particular one but I am sure that another can be found if I am. Am 27 years old. Five ft. 4, weight 160 lbs., light brown skin, black curly limit, considered good-looking and my friends say a very sweet disposition. Am in public work—helping others to maintain an education; in other worlds, an neither. Should the writer or this clipping finish in unnecessary to answer, because of previous satisfaction (as this is from February 15th issue), you may publish my letter with whatever deduction you think necessary. I would like a man about 30-35 years old, brown skin, five ft. or more, plensing features, sunshining disposition, professional or Civil Service employee, with an ambition to climb to the top. Am sure you are well stocked with mail, so I'll patiently wait until my answer arrives or my letter is published!" ```markdown ``` ((Personality in this instance is the big thing.) "I am so lonesome for the sight kind of young lady that thinks she can please me by writing to me. Would like to communicate with one about 10-20 years of age, light brown skin, with spiendid personality. I am 27 years old, weigh 120 lbs., brown-skin, five ft. 4 in., do not smoke or drink but like good sport. I have a cousin 24 years old, five ft. 7 in., considered good looking with large brown eyes and wavy black hair; very good named at all times, who would like a correspondent also." --- (Luke Minitigans's lay thistle blow me needs of a Lonely Heart in search of a warm friendship. After reading the Tattler I became very interested: still greater was my interest when I chanced to allow my eyes to glance upon the L. H. C. I suppose it would not have been of any importance to me. had I not also considered myself one of them. West Facitie, I am lonesome and wish you to consider me a member. I am 20 years old, brown skin, brown eyes, black hair (wavy) five ft tall, weigh -48 lbs. Love movies, cards and chances. Don't drink or smoke. Four year high school graduate, finishing in 1927. Love music and art. Am anxious to get acquainted with nice friends not over 30 and not younger than I. Please hear my appeal! --- (Young man doesn't say what depends on adjectives, but anyway, girls, your nights take a chance.) "Am also a reader of the Enquirer and have been reading it and your L. M. C. for a long time. Everybody is asking you to find him a nice friend, so I've decided to ask you to find me a nice girl friend. I am light brown, 28 years old and weigh 127 lbs. Am the 45. 6-2 in. Please find me a good girl." (Guilcher City is condensing for a shapely girl. Could you have imagined that when William Penn was making whoooper shee.) "I have just finished reading the Tanner and so feel inspired to write to you. You see, dear Jackie, I am native Lonesome, not giving as a reason the absence of girls here, but on the other hand, not the kind that appears to my cheese. I am 25, weigh 148 lbs. five 45. 7. slight completion. Latin type. brown eyes. Not considered bad looking: brown early hair. Speak three languages. Have good education and are a good man. Fewer brown skin Miss. brown skin, preferably about 25. Should weigh in proportion to her height: in other words one over 140: must be sharply and of good disposition. I am not rich. I work for a living. All I long for is true companionship, love and affection, and trust that I have not been too exacting." YONKERS, NEW YORK, BY OUR TIES BUTH. ```markdown ``` The Easter Monday night gala series in Fonkers was a charming sight as hundreds stutted about the palatial Philadelphia Hall at the Chauffeur's Hall in their beautiful Easter attire. A more joyous time was probably never had. The music was furnished by Mr. Hoffman of Ossining and his troupe of lazy musicians. 'Twill long be remembered. --- Last Thursday evening the Beta Phil Dramatic Club of Nepperhan gave a very successful social at the home of its directress, Mrs. Frey. Her home Rome Filius was crowded beyond capacity with dance players. The popular Charlie Brown from town was at the piano; played to the satisfaction of all. Her home was decorated beautifully in rainbow colours. At number of the officers, members and friends of the branch in Williamsburg attended. ```markdown ``` Miss. Biltward Wayne land one grand evening off Ann last Saturday when she celebrated her Birthday at her home with a number of her friends. Whist and diving were enjoyed! Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Garvin, Mr. and Miss. Wylie Jones, Mrs. Annette Wright, Mrs. Custers, Mr. and Miss. De Mirsij, Mr. Brown, Mr. and Miss. Stevenson, Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wilson, Mr. Edward Wayne and sister. Miss Mary Wayne of New York. --- Mrs. and Mrs. Martins have just returned home after a delightful tour of two weeks through the West. They stopped at Mrs. Martin's mother's home in Youngsburg, Ohio, and visited Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Mich. --- Miss. Ellie J. Studlivent of Newport News. Wm., was the guest of her daughter. Miss Mildle Studlivent, last week, and her sisters. Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Berk and also Miss Ellie Hall. Mrs. Studlivent was highly entertained while here. She was beautifully supplied with cutoses and Raster Illies. --- Mr. C. E. Gontick, a former resident of Winters, now living in Brooklyn. N. W., was in town last week and visited its annu. Miss Gearing, who is in the hospital here. --- Miss Elizabeth Meekius, a former well known resident of Yonkers, was the dinner guest of Mrs. Emily L. Brown this Saturday. THE PRAINS. NEW YORK by MARGARET INEZ DAVIS. Mrs. Rene Collymore entertained the Hurry Nons Club on Wednesday evening. The time was spent playing bridge and snorking plans for their sailing dates. The bridge prizes were won by Mrs. M. Foster of Mamaroneck and Mrs. White Davis of White Plains. Those present were: Mrs. Dorothy Scott, Mrs. Nesta LowyBen, Mrs. Edua Williams, and Miss Bertha L. Herrington, all of White Plains, the Misses Northern of Yankers and Mrs. Yizer of Mamaroneck. ```markdown ``` The Friendly Girls Club held a Kid Disney at the Welfare League House on last Wednesday evening. Those present find a most enjoyable time playing whist and dancing. Those present were Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ethel Woods, Mrs. A. Adams, Mrs. Violet Ehm, Mrs. J. Edgerton, Miss Orna Ehm, Miss L. Little, Mr. Anderson, Floyd Rivers, James Flood, and Leroy Samuel. This club is working very hard to enlarge the social life of White Plains. ★ ★ ★ Miss Riley Gibson has been spending the Rinstor vacation at the Princess Anne Academy in Maryland. Miss Inez Davis accompanied Miss Gibson. ```markdown ``` Miss Minnuto Schall of New Rochelle was one of the Easter Sunday visitors of Miss Elia Anthony. Miss Schall has recently recovered from an attack of the fly. --- Miss Gloria Gibson, who has been spending the Easter vacation at the Fitzhuess State Academy in Maryland, returned home Tuesday. Miss Gibson's August is a senior at the Academy. --- The Scout Troop if went on a hike Wednesday. They went to the Scout Cabin on the Scout Parkway with their captain Mrs D. Scout and Miss N. Gibbs. They spent an exciting day hunting for birds and learning of their habits, also playing games and taking pictures. --- --- Miss Bortia E. Porter, Executive Secretary of the Workforce League for Colored People, was a late guest on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. H. B. Vincent. Mrs. Vincent is advisor of all the colored girls state connected with the Community Girl Club Work. COURSE AMDU THE aftermarth of the Easter vacation would provide a world of material for an observer of the intricacies of human nature. Vacations should be observed in a sensible manner, but who wants to be sensible these hectic days. From the way Morpheus is being pursued around here, even to the neglect of pinochle sessions, it must have been just one orgy after another. SECRETARIAL Lincoln School 301 269 West 125th St., N.Y.C. Late arrivals have such rushin' ways. They rush in the campus, rush in their rooms, and rush in classes. Betcha Prof. James gets the choicest collection. of tales you ever heard. Poor grandmother can't even rest quietly in her grave. --- The Glee Club is due to begin its extended tour to distant points west. They will be in New York soon to give sophisticated Harlemites a treat. Fog horn base an' all with trimmin's. S'tew bad, boys. Philly holds an unusual attraction for freshmen and a certain freshman of my acquaintance had a most unique experience. Our leading poet, Mr. Lawrence Howard, has ably and excellently commented: Oh, I had a girl in Philly Over whom I got quite silly And we laughed and petted and frolicked night and day. licked night and day. Then a senior, not worth knowing. But with "frat" pin brightly showing Came and took my little sweetle right away. Now I, love dejected, wonder And I don't see why in thunder Any girl should drop a fellow for a pin. Gosh! These women sure are funny. And I can't for love or money, Vote of thanks would be extended by all and sundry to any exterminator of those fourth floor Ashmun Hall pests. If they're musicians I'm a journalist. Get scared, "Ray" Hatcher, "Don" Johnson, "Mic" Ross and that ilk. Even human nature has some limit of endurance. --- The baseball and track situation is becoming more and more complicated. The boys are just about ready to do or die for deah ol' Lincoln and it is with fear and tremblings that the final lists are awaited. Nothing like pressure to bring out the best in a man, but me. I can't see it. It's tight like that, and how, brother. --- 'Tis rumored that the old Amos House must go. Its passing will be mourned. Bad but inevitable. Yet who will forget the legend of Amos' ghost, that mys- tifying, awelinspiring, omnipotent guardian of Amos' portals. Then that delightful little grave yard in the rear, with its weird, ungainly, shadowed tombstones (especially on moonlight nights) that to the quaking passerby are ideal settings for dark, bloody, murder. B'rr. I stay home nights, mister. On these warm, languishing spring days the thoughts of youth turn lightly to love, but it seems, that close harmony, is running it a tight second up here. Oh! it's such close harmony, with such dulcet strains, struning far into the night. You can't discourage some fellows, no matter what you do or say. Howard University Ralph Bunche, instructor in Political Science, has just been granted an Ozian Goodwin Memorial Fellowship at Harvard for graduate work in Government. Mr. Bunche received his Masters Degree from Harvard last June where he studied under a university scholarship. The grant makes it possible for him to work for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. As a student of the University of California Mr. Bunche won highest honors, graduating valedictorian in a class of 665. In addition to his high scholastic standing he was active in extra-curricular affairs, being a member of the varsity debating team and for three years a guard on the varsity basketball team. He has been granted a year's leave of absence in order to take advantage of a Harvard Fellowship, after which time he will resume work in the Department of Political Science at Howard University. ```markdown ``` The Daubers Club will present "Bimbo, the Pirate," a one-act play by Booth Tarkington, in the auditorium of the Howard University Medical School on Tuesday, April 16. at 8:15 p. m. All scenery, costumes, and posters used in connection with the play are designed by students of the Art Department. The play is being produced under the direction of Professor James V. Herring and Mr. James A. Porter, instructor in art, with the assistance of Miss Alma Thomas, a graduate of the department and an art teacher in the public schools, together with Miss Ruth Cornell, teacher in the educational school, and Mrs. Leona Dudley, teacher of dramatics. The Daughters Club is a new art organization comprising students who have had one quarter or more of art instruction. Presentation of the play will be their first class project. In the cast of characters will be James W. Jones, as Bimbo; Cornelia Reid, as Lydia; J. Percy Bond, Jr., as Robert; James D. Jones, as Driscoll; Henry M. Hudson, as The Gunner; Martin Cotten will play the part of the deaf and dumb man and Lawrence Edelin is cast as the man with braided beard. Two moving picture reels will be shown in connection with the play. "The Gorgon's Head," which was produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and "Vasantesena," produced by the School of Fine Arts at Pratt Institute. Officers of the club are: Herbert Rogers. President; Robert Holt. Vice President; Cornelia Reid. Secretary; James W. Jones. Treasurer; Ellis Crawford. Corresponding Secretary. and Dan T. Reid. Librarian. ```markdown ``` A new society of senior students has just been organized to be known as the Alpha Sigma Achievement Society. It comprises ten men who have gained prominence as leaders in University activities. It is a senior organization, electing its successors from the junior college class. The Achievement Society is a recognition of special merit in extra curricular activities and for such distinguished service as rendered by the president of the Student Council, president of the senior class, editor-in-chief of the Hill Top, editor of the year book, athletics, and other major extra curricular activities. The nine charter members are Stephen R. Stanford. President; Robert Dauridge. Vice President; Milton Calloway. Secretary: Glenwood Jones. Treasurer: Theodore Connor. Anthony Pierce. James Tyson. Chancellor Williams, and Baxter Don Goodall. ```markdown ``` Miss Lucy D. Slowe. Dean of Women and Dean Dwight O. W. Holmes were among the speakers at the Sixth Annual Convention of the National Association of College Women which met in Washington. April 5 and 6. Dean Slowe is President of the Association. --- Field hockey and archery are winning great popularity among the young women of Howard University in their outdoor activities for the spring quarter. Miss Violet Warfield is hockey coach while Mrs. Mary Reeves-Allen is instructor in archery. ```markdown ``` The current issue of the Phi Beta Kappa Key contains a cut and biographical sketch of Dr. Ernest E. Just. Howard University Professor. who is conducting research in Naples. Dr. Just is a member of the Dartmouth chapter of the fraternity. --- Dr. Robert J. Ruth, representative of one of America's leading chemical companies, will give an illustrated lecture in the auditorium of Howard Medical School, April 14. at 2 o'clock. Two moving pictures will be shown, entitled, "How Science Aids in Controlling Infectious Diseases" and "Sunshine From the Sea." Faculty and students of the entire university, as well as physicians, pharmacists and dentists from the city, are invited to attend. Ravell Wileyton, Interpreter of Rew plan fellow stage and production staff Upon the occasion of the artist's appearance in Washington, last year, especial criticism paid tribute to his expressable voice and especially to his condition of "The Volga Eagle." Howard University showed potential strength in its opening game against State College as indicated by the score of 10-0, in the first five innings. This was as far as the team was able to go as the result of one week's practice. During the rest of the game they showed complete collapse, losing to the home team, 10-10. Right at State runs were due to Howard's arrest. Hull and Robbinson pitched for Howard. Hull being removed with a new arm in the sixth innning. Robinson, the strong and steady freshman was unable to check State's batting rally when once they got started. Lack of practice at Howard was due to the four basketball season which consumed the entire time of Coach Burr and from his teaching duties until April 2. It is expected that the team will round into shape after a few workouts in the early schedule. The Japanese Girl Presented at European College AN artistic performance in a room was the presentation on Friday evening of "The Japanese Girl" by the Spelman High School Chorus, assisted by the Morehouse College Orchestra. The operetta was given in Howe Chapel, where the stage was laid to represent a Japanese house and garden. The walls of the house, the flowers in the garden, many of the costumes, and the chrysanthemums which the players were made by the students, assisted and directed by Miss Lillian Webster and Miss Elizabeth Perez of the Spelman faculty. Miss Webster, Director of the Spartan High School chorus, has had special training in the direction of clubs and other high school groups and the performance of the Japanese Girl" was a tribute to her skill and workmanship as well as to the spirit of the members of the Chorus. The leading characters were as follows: O Hanu San, a Japanese Girl of Position, Sara Blocker, O Kitu San and O Kayo San. Her cousins, Baden Hillman and Thelma Brooks, Claya, the Tea Server, Mary Moton; Nora Twinn and Dora Twinn. American Girl, Louille Dillon and Ida Miller; Minerva Knowall, their Governor, Millie Dobbs. and if your variables are in our modern year and you'll never be so Less than the copy paper. and if your variables in our modern yacht shall be safe and you'll never be safe. Less than the early morning paper. Give Our Ministers a Break --- there is no way to become one of them for themselves. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 1 ---