The Inter-State Tattler
Friday, May 3, 1929
New York, New York
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Tattler
America's
Great Pictorial
Weekly
100 illustrations
Smalls Paradise
2294½ 7th Ave. S. W. Cor. 185th St.
For Recervations, Phone Audubon 0091 and 0093
DANCING ENTERTAINMENT DINING
Charlie Johnson's Paradise Ten
WITH A
SNAPPY ALL-STAR REVUE
Two Shows Nightly—12 o'clock and 2 A. M.
Principals, Willie Jackson, Variety Trio, St. Clair
Dotson, Maxie Maxwell, Clark Monroe, Sammy Greene,
Izzyho Millard, Train—Chocolate Topsy and Eva Joyce
and Rookie, McCinnin Misters, Dancing Twins, Mary
Dixon, Edith Nimms, Ben Foote, Maudie Woodson
Ravon Girls—Carmen Lopez, Violet Fisher, Eva Bradley,
Olita Shoottmaker, Estella Finley, Edna Sonz,
Annie Walmon, Marlon Tyler
The Best in Chinese and
American Foods Served
Edwin Smalls, Prop.
Jimmy Sampson, See'y Jimmy Asho, Mgr.
SUNDAY DINNER $100
TABB'S Lenox Avenue, Corner 140th Street West 132nd Street, Near 7th Avenue
REAL, HOME COOKING HOT BISCUITS
Specialty, Fried Chicken, Spaghetti or Waffles
Birkin Steak Clean well cooked Chitterlings
Marinara Chili Corn Carnitas Home Made Italian Hot Sausage
MINIG LOUUISE PHILLIPS, Hostess
MRS. CARRIE JENKINS OF ASBURY PARK and NEW YORK Announces the Opening of Her WAFFLE SHOP at 2104 Seventh Avenue, between 127th & 128th Streets CLASS BREAKFAST, LUNCH and DINNER SERVED Catering to Theatre Parties and Afternoon Teas
CLOVERHILL INN
MONTCLAIRE ELITE LODGING
For Refined People Permanent or Transient Guests
Lodging by the Night, Week or Month
Boarding with Lodging or without
SPECIOUS, AIRY ROOMS AND BATH
Elegant Dining Room Service First Class Cooking
HOLIDAY FOR DINING ROOM SERVICE
Breakfast, 7-9 A. M. Dinner, 6-8 P. M.
Lancashire, 12-2 P. M.
ONION AND WARMERS A SPECIALTY
BRENTT JACKSON, Prop.
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Soup
Choice of
Roast Long Island Ducking
Roast Capon with Dressing
Roast Leg of Spring Lamb
Roast Loin of Jersey Pork
Southern Fried Chicken, or
Baked Shad
Lettuce and Tomato Salad,
Mayonnaise Dressing.
Strawberry Short Cake, Ice Cream
Choice of Pie or Brown Betty.
Tea, Coffee, or Milk
FOX Avenue, Corner 140th Street
at 132nd Street, Near 7th Avenue
T WITH EDITH
9:30 P. M. to 8:00 A. M.
Wells, Dances and Breakfast Dances.
Only place in town to eat at
HOUSE
WEST 183rd WRESTER
HOT BISCUITS
Chicken, Spaghetti or Waffles
Clean well cooked Chitterlings
Home Made Italian Hot Sauce
LOUUISE PHILLIPS, Hostess
BARRIE JENKINS
PARK and NEW YORK
Opening of Her WAFFLE SHOP
Due, between 127th & 128th Streets
LUNCH and DINNER SERVED
Free Parties and Afternoon Teas
THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN
AWAY FROM HOME
ROCKLAND
New York City
THE BAMBOO INN
7th Avenue & 139th Street
FREE OFFER TO CLUBS
Clubs, Fraternal Organizations, Eot., Wishing to Stage Affairs Can Have the Beautiful Bamboo Inn Free of Any Charges or Other Assessments Whatsoever. Call Any Evening and Arrange for Date.
SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR BANQUETS Call and make arrangements for your next affair.
JOE STEELE
CELEBRATED PIANIST
AND HIS ORCHESTRA
DANCING—Sundays and Holidays
6:30 P. M. to 8 A. M.
JAPANESE TEA ROOM
224 West 135th Street Formerly The Venetian
Luncheon, 12 to 2 P.M.
50 Cents
Afternoon Tea, Ala Carte
Dinner, 5:30 to 9 P.M.
85 Cents
Theatre Parties & Banquets
Choicest Oriental
& American Foods
The Ideal Place to Dine
Phone Bradhurst 0374
M. SUGI, Prop.
Telephone Asbury 4214
CLINTON'S ICE CREAM GARDEN
Clinton Owens, Prop.
Dealer in all kinds of Papers,
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Cigarottes, Beer and Soda
1211 Springwood Avenue
Asbury Park, N. J.
Entertaining Every Evening
Mr. Bob Robinson, Mgr.
PHONE
BRADHURST 1048
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OPEN FROM 9 P. M.
COME EARLY
NEW SUMMER EDITION OF
CLUB HARLEM
Spectacular New Revue
HOME TO HARLEM
STAGED BY PEDRO LAND
BY FRED SNOWDEN'S CLUB HARLEM AFRICA
Revue: Pedro Lane, Hanna Sylvester, Will
Berry, "Flea" Gray, Pearl Darrow. Chorin
Frankie" Emanuel, Hilda Bendisher, Irene
Margaret Alexander and Hilda Smith.
388 LENOX AVENUE
Between 129th & 130th Streets
1373 & 5120
MENTS CAN BE MADE FOR SOCIAL C
ENTERTAIN HERE. NO CHARGES.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH—GUESTS OF HONOR
NOBLE SISSLE and BAND
well Party on the Eve of His Sailing for Paris,
MUSIC BY FRED SNOWDEN'S CLUB HARLEM AFRICANOS Stars of Revue: Pedro Lane, Hanna Sylvester, William Ellis, John Perry, "Flea" Gray, Pearl Darrow. Chorines: Alice Bowen, "Frankie" Emanuel, Hilda Bendisher, Irene Hayes, Margaret Alexander and Hilda Smith.
HARLDM 4373 & 5120 NEW YORK CITY ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR SOCIAL CLUBS TO ENTERTAIN HERE. NO CHARGES. SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH—GUESTS OF HONOR NOBLE SISSLE and BAND A Farewell Party on the Eve of His Sailing for Paris, France.
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A SNAPPY REVUE
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We specialize in Southern Fries
Joseph Bagley, Pres, Danny Henry
Phone Audubon 8952
No Cover Charge
Breakfast Dance—Sunday
Lenox
UB SPIDER W
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Seventh Avenue and 126th Street
NAPPY REVUE OF CREOLE BEAUTY
TIMES NIGHTLY—DINING—ENTERTAINING—DAY
alize in Southern Fried Chicken, Waffles and Corn
y, Pres. Danny Henry, V. Pres.—Oscar Hammerste
dubon 8952
Cover Charge Reservations for Part
fast Dance—Sunday Night and Monday M
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LOUIS COLES-Starring with Society Nig
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THE INTER-STATE TATTLER
19 P. M.
EARLY
EDITION OF
HARLEM'S
New Revue
"HARLEM'"
HORO LAND
CLUB HARLEM AFRICANOS
Anna Sylvester, William Ellis,
Al Darrow. Chorines: Alice
Hilda Bendisher, Irene Hayes,
and Hilda Smith.
AVENUE
130th Streets
NEW YORK CITY
FOR SOCIAL CLUBS TO
NO CHARGES.
GUESTS OF HONOR
and BAND
Hils Sailing for Paris, France.
DER WEB
bra Theatre
d 126th Street
CREOLE BEAUTIES
ENTERTAINING—DANCING
kken, Wafles and Corn Fritters
res.—Oscar Hammerstein, Speaking!
reservations for Parties
night and Monday Morning
ve. Club
sensational New Revue nightly Every Friday
SPECIAL MUSIC
, Cloakroom
ATTAN CASINO
Palace
Edgecombe 2653
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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, May 3, 1920
Note: This column is a medium persons may be introduced to panlons. No names published. velope enclosed will insure the
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
(Says she's "tight like that.")
"I have read two of your Tattlers given me by a friend, who advised me to read the Lonesome Heart Column first. I did and find it very interesting indeed. It gave me a new idea.
I am asking you to please help me get acquainted. I have been here seven weeks and met two young gentlemen but not the type I would like to meet. Would like to become acquainted with some nice boys not over 21-28, who would take me as a pal, not a sweetheart. 'I'm tight like that!'
"Am dark brown skin, five ft. 1 in. in height; weigh 105 lbs., a lover of dancing, cards and shows."
(My nickname's Don," explains our reader. To give background, we suggest that he add Quixote.)
"Would like to make some new girl friends through your column. Will you help me?"
"Am five ft. 61/2 inches tall and weigh 150 lbs.; brownskin, black hair and eyes; considered passable looking. Do not drink or gamble; fair education and loads of experience; musician by profession; play saxaphone and also sing a little.
"I would like the girls to be about 5 to 51/2 ft. tall, brownskin, weight not over 135 lbs., broad-minded and with a sense of humor, who enjoy tennis, golf, horse-races, theatres, dancing, good literature and music.
"I am an American and not prejudiced as I am looking for refined friendship."
(An Indian once exclaimed,
"White man string words together,
see how many he got!" Our young man swings to the other extreme.)
"Am just a lonesome boy of 28. Looking for not a good-looking girl but a good pal."
(Lonesome Heart Editor has had thrust upon her a lovely pseudonym.)
"Dear Cheerful Heart-I needs must call you this because you choer everyone up so. I only hope you can help me out.
"I'm very old — 29 medium height and weight, dark brown. Would like to meet a young man (American) between 30-35, neat, clean and not abundantly fond of Mr. Volstead.
"Am an excellent dancer and fond of good theatres.
"May I place all this in your very willing hands? I feel that you will do your best."
(It is said that a Grecian youth, puzzled as to the question of marriage, sought out the Immortal Socrates for advice. "My son," the user began, "if you marry, you will
desired letters. Data written in penell will not be considered. The Tattler does not assume responsibility for the good faith of correspondents. Address Jackle Nobile, Editor of Lonesome Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler.
be sorry; if you do not, you will regret it!")
"If over a man was in earnest about wanting to meet a nice girl and get married. I am that man.
"The girl must be good-looking, brownskin—though will not turn down any color if she possesses the other qualities—have nice hair, nice figure, sweet, affectionate disposition; anything over five ft. high, weight 145-175 lbs. Age any where from 25-35. A widow without children will suit just as well. "I am six ft., 180 lbs., brownskin, good hair. People say I have a wonderful disposition. I have a good position making a decent living. Am Christian, lover of music, art and shows; sing a little. Would like someone who is also interested in the same."
(Please write to these "shut-ins"; they are lonely.)
"It is my desire to ask you to find someone that would like to write to a Lonesome Heart and a worried soul on the inside of the gray walls thinking about the outside.
"She must be between orange and lemon color and have hair that just won't behave. Weight, 120-30 lbs., five ft. or fraction over. Wish my correspondent to be about 28.
"I am 5 ft. 4 in. and weigh 160 lbs.; brown eyes, brown skin and black curly hair; two gold teeth; 38 years old. It is a long road to travel but I will find the end under the next president. So Jackie, do what you can for this heartbroken soul. It is said the droppings of the honey-comb are sweet to the taste, so is a gracious woman's voice to a man's soul."
"I will be released in a short time to come, so when I am, I would like to have all ready waiting for me, the one and only thing in my life, and always will be, and that is a mate. And then we will look forward to our little lovenest.
"I would like to meet a nice refined woman, brownskin and let us both be real pals to each other until the end. It doesn't matter if she is a widow, with or without children, as long as she is between the ages of 20-30. I am brownskin, fair type, curly black hair and considered good looking; weight 150; height five ft. 4."
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"I offer no excuse for my plight, knowing that I was guilty of my commitment. However, I do contend that the measure taken and carried by the court was excessively drastical. Will be out in 1932. Of the three years in prison, two of them have been given in an earnest study of music and its composition. I play the piano a little and sing a little too.
"When free I am a very neat and somewhat excessive dresser, due to the fact that I love good clothes. Am not handsome but will pass. Am five ft. 5, and weigh 145 lbs. Like nearly all sports. Am very affectionate and crave the same, and how! fair education. Born in Boston, 1902. "Would like the person to be
fairly good-looking, five ft. 5, weight, 130-50 lbs., age 26-35, with exquisite (strictly feminine) form, as I detest boyish figures in women."
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"I am one of the many lonesome hearts who eagerly scan your column each day with hopes of meeting an ideal through your medium. "At the present time I am shut away from the world and the nice things that make life worth while. I will appreciate it greatly if you can arrange a correspondent for me, some one who is congenial and broadminded enough to overlook my present predicament. A letter from the outside world certainly does inject a lot of sunshine into this dark and dreary place.
"Below follows a brief description of myself: age 26, height 5 ft. 7 1/2 inches; weight 150 lbs., brown eyes and wavy hair, real light complexion—a very pleasing personality. Fond of all out-door sports."
(One of my boys—member of the Reformers—has a number of songs that he would like to get on the market. If there is anyone that can help these lonely hearts "go over," will he not communicate with Jackie Nobile?)
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WHO WILL WIN?
The Greatest. Most Sensational
BATTLE OF JAZZ
Six (6) of the Country's Greatest Orchestras in a Fight to the Finish
(And now comes a representative from the Mother country.)
"I have followed your L. H. C. for some time past; therefore, I have decided to write you for help.
"I am very much down-hearted indeed. Will you come to my assistance and help an anxious one? I shall appreciate it very much if you will do your best for me. I need a real pal with good intentions who can appreciate kindness and I shall do my best to please.
"Am African born, age 26, weight 140 lbs., brownskin, known to me as black. Would like lady of good appearance, any kind of complexion, age 18-29, with experience. No objection to dancing but subject to limitation.
"Please just forget about the African, because the Africans are not so bad as you were told or as they are painted."
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(Writer places character above all else.)
"Perhaps there is a young lady between the ages of 17-20 who would care to write me. Prefer a girl who attends high school, with light brown skin and around five ft. 6 in. tall; above all, of good character.
"Am 21 years old, a graduate of 'Chapman Institute of Technology,' all-around athlete, five ft. 9, light brown complexion; sales manager by profession."
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(No Jivers need apply, our correspondent informs.)
"If you can help me find a nice young gentleman, I'll assure you I will be very happy.
"Am dark brownskin, 19, five ft. 3/4 in., boyish bob, weigh 135 lbs., also sweet disposition and pleasing personality. Would like to meet a gentleman between the ages of 22-27. Color doesn't matter, but must be nice looking and have nice hair; dark or light brownskin preferable; good worker. Does not have to be rich; must
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not be a drunkard; must be respectable and have some intelligence. If he is a lover of amusements and social affairs, he is thirty-eight and two with me. Am anxious to meet one with automobile if possible—but doesn't matter."
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(John Keats sums up in one line "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"—this athletic youngster who flings her personality on this page.)
"I will be twenty this July. Am a tall, teasing brownskin girl, height, five feet, five inches; weight, 130 lbs., dark brown eyes, long, unbobbed hair. I love to swim, play tennis and basket ball. I also dance and enjoy going to the theatre.
"Won't you please see if you can get some one to write to me? I am lonely for pen, pals."
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(The Tattler, it seems, is a much-talked of paper.)
"Last night on my way to the music store I met my girl friend and she told me about the Tattler. This morning, the first thing I did was to walk fifteen blocks to buy one and the second thing I did was to read the last page. Up to now, I haven't read the book through.
"I am anxious to have a nice young man to correspond with. I admire most the six ft'rs. I am not a gold-digger and no man can buy my love with money. What calls my attention to a man mostly is his personality. I am a lover of music and the dance, am brown-skin, 21 years of age, weigh 130 lbs.. five ft. 2 in. Am Spanish, reared in New York. Speak, read and write my native language."
Advantages: A saving of $1.50 on your subscription: a letter of introduction, given to Lonesome Heart Members in other cities, thereby making it impossible to become lonely while traveling; an invitation to a dance which is planned at the end of the year.
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An instance of the movement of small enterprise toward consolidation is Mr. Frank Schiffman's taking over the management of the New Douglas, Roosevelt and Odeon theatres. Mr. Schiffman now controls five of the seven theatres catering directly to Harlem, having recently assumed the operation of the Lincoln after several years successful management of the Lafayette
It is fortunate for Harlem that Mr. Schiffman has gained a virtual monopoly of local show business. It was inevitable that these theatres should be combined under a single ownership if they were to be operated with success. Since it was only a question of time before some chain system would step in and take them over, it is gratifying to know that they are in the hands of a man who is familiar with the needs and friendly to the ideals of the community.
As manager of the Lafayette Mr. Schiffman has made human contacts which have crystallized in sustained goodwill on the part of the Harlem public. On occasions too numerous to mention, welfare organizations have found him willing to assist them to the limit of his ability. One of the two largest employers in Harlem, he has taken a keen interest in the economic problems of the community aside from their hearing on the prosperity of his business. Last, but not least, he has done all in his power to elevate the quality of amusement presented in his theatres. We are sure that we but reflect the sentiment of the community when we wish Mr. Schiffman all the success in the world.
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TILLIE MARSHALL, popular ingenuer, who is appearing at the well known Alhambra Theatre. Miss Marshall has long held favorite spots in many well known show productions, and is highly esteemed by theatre goers the country over.
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Chelsea Exchange Bank to Establish New Bank in Harlem
The Choleson Exchange Bank on or about July I will move from their present quarters to the southwest corner of 135th Street and Seventh Avenue. This will be one of the most modern banking offices in this section, Charles G. Rapp, Vice President of the Institution, stated, and it is established as a tribute to the thriftiness of the colored people in Harlem.
The Chelsea Exchange Bank, Mr. Rapp stated, has maintained a branch in Hurlem for seventeen years. Starting as a small bank the branch has gradually outgrown its present quarters. The directors therefore approved the establishment of a modern bank with safe deposit vaults and all of the banking conveniences which will be ready for occupancy about July 1. The new bank will occupy about 4000 square feet of floor space in its new quarters, the main floor of the new building will be given over entirely to banking and the safe deposit vaults will be located in the basement. A unit system of four tellers will be arranged in the new quarters, thus enabling the bank to handle customers more speedily and eliminate delays in either making deposits, cashings checks, making change or certifications. Either one of the four transactions will be handled through any of the four tellers' windows. In addition to the above three tellers; windows will be available for deposits in the special interest department, thus speeding up transactions for customers using this department. Cages will be arranged on the horse-shoe style and the public lobby will be much more spacious than the present quarters of the bank.
Charles G. Rapp, vice-president of the Chelsea Exchange Bank who opened the present branch seventeen years ago, will be in charge of the new branch and William T. Dunlap will act as an assistant manager. In addition there will be twenty-two employees to take care of the needs of the bank's customers.
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Increased space and better equipment will enable them to extend to their depositors the best of banking service.
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Members of the smart Swastika Club, an organisation that in a comparatively short space of time, has taken its place with such well known Clubs as Alcidians, Alpha Bouting, Osbing, and other social clubs known to members of our group throughout the country. Courtesy of the Micharda Studio.
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RUBY GOODWIN ED ELIN, who became the bride of Benedict Francis Edelin of Washington, D. C. They will reside per manently in the Capitol City.
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FLORENCIA A M Y CHACON, well known member of Philadelphia so ciety whose marriage to Irving Brown Wednesday, April 24th, ushered in the Spring social happenings of the City of "Brotherly Love."
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THE INTER-STATE TATTLER
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Social Snapshots
Geraldyn Dismond
Friday, May 3, 1929
WE
(With apologies to Lindy)
"We" never high hat,
"We" don't draw the line;
If you are the guest of a member,
You are doing mighty fine.
To give you an evening of pleasure
"We" have all done our best.
Make plenty whoopee!
"We are different from the rest. Dedicated to the R. E. P.'s
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Wine is not the only thing that improves with age, unless the Royal Entertaining Partners' formal dances may be classified as alcoholic beverages of rare vintage. Although it seems impossible, their tenth annual prom at the Renaissance Casino Wednesday night was actually splifler than their ninth. For no particular reason, except that Sam Patterson played down and bad the good sense to feature "Mean To Me" (twice; that the souvenirs were the best yet adorable compacts which resembled tiny books; that the special R. E. P. individual lunch boxes were filled with delicious chicken salad, dainty sandwiches, crispy rolls and cream cefairs; that the one and only William Bojangles Robinson, the first honorary member of the Club, offered a "Few Surprises" in the form of Paul and Thelma Meeres, Madeline Belt, Baby Cox and the Palmer Brothers all of Connie's Inn, Peg Leg Bates of Blackbirds and the cutest youngster in the world. Luckeythe Roberts' son; that a dreamy waltz brought down a shower of balloons; that the presentation of the members was snappy, short and sweet; that the women were dolled down; that the men had a new spring line; and that, although Mr. Volstend was the guest of Mr. Robinson, according to the sign over his box, by four in the morning the number of dead soldiers rivaled those on Flander's field.
The R. E. P.'s to whom we are especially indebted for this bang up and thrilling party are Bill Patterson, chairman of the executive committee; Hunter Garrett, secretary; Robert Estill, treasurer; Walter Hughes, James Nelson, William C. Slater, Fred Figuradean, Harold Challoner, Dr. Joseph Riley, Frank Brighthaupt, James Williams, Charles Williams, John Dickerson, Henry Forrester and Clarence Miller. But for the benefit of those who worry people, who unfortunately are not members, for bids, these are the R. E. P.'s: John Brooks, Percy Brown, Fred Beasley, Harry Brown, Bozie Banner William Burke, Edgar Bush, James Capers, Franklin Carr, Harold Carr, Harry Dnzey, John Duncan, Aaron Deming, Charles Decker, Max Danielson, Ernest Davis, Henry Darden, Ollie Ford, William Evans, Floyd Fowls, Henry Goodrum, Ernest Gregg, Charles Griswold, Junius Green, Benjamin Greter, Brady Holly, William Holsey, Fitzherbert, Howell, Christian Huswond, William Debman, Lee Smith, George Hilton, Sidney Helms, Willard Johnson, George Jackson, Emanuel Klein, James Lawson, George Lytle, Cliff Manuel, Arthur Michel, Cassio Norwood, John Pierce, Joseph Queenan, William Reed, Dr. Marshall Ross, Channey Scott, Alfred Smith, Dr. C. C. Pettit, Lee Stokes, Clarence Scherschmidt, Edward Smith, Alphonso Tribie, Oscar Williams, Irvin Williams, Robert Williams, Edward Wilson, J. R. Smith, Hugh Heard, William Evans, William Vodrey, Tom Fletcher,
And now for a few of us who were completely covered by vine leaves: Bertha Brown, Billy Patterson's daughter-in-law, who came all the way from Chicago for the affair, the Jackson's of Boston, the Andrew Paynes, Wilhemin "Tuttle" Adams, the Albert Beasley, Gussie Bishop Booth, Dr. H. B. DeLany, Bertha Lambert, Emmett Scott, Lillian Bagnell, Harry Smith, the William Davies, Sadie Chase, Garland Putton, Ernest C. Hutchinson, Alice Matthews, Edgar Gray, Dr. Witz Neuron, Peggy Govern, Clarence Tisdale, Augusta Brown, Chuck Jones, Evelyn Lancey, Wilhoming Adams, Frank Shipley, Gertruda Williams, the Henry Kurnoys, Hena Lewis, the Cacil McPherson, the
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Eduardo Custros, Sara McGraw Butler, Marcia Lansing, Lenn Tyres, Jimmie Lightfoot, Buck Owens, the Ford Dabneys, Bessie Bearden, Pearl Craft, Loretta Jones, the Benjamin Scotts, Dr. Rudolph Foster, Mac Shelton, Jack Dabney, the Clarence Conoways, Garland Anderson, the Kid Hiltons, Casper Holstein, Kate Corbin, Lucy Coles, the
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John H. Hawkins, Lila Hart, the Leander Simms, Al Delaney, Albert Primes, Edgar Perkinson, Sterry Carr, Virgie Smith, the Prince Smiths, the Robert Matthews' the William Garretts, Mayne Briggs, the Rufus Bairds, the Cyril Reids, the F. E. Millers, Anbry Lyleses, Rhoda Smith, George Stallings of Atlantic City, Amanda Randolph, Eddie Rector, Lew Leslie and Dorks Rheu bottom, and the wives and best girl friends of the members.
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"My little 'English Miss' and I are coming to see you in a short while. We said May 17th on the Berengaria. Shall stop only a few days in New York as Bernie Austin's guests, then on to California, with short stops in Chicago, Indianapolis, Wilberforce and Denver. We expect to return to London and our 'daddy' (Harold Browning) in August. Unfortunately, his work will not allow him to make the trip with us. Baby is all excited over her trip. Hope our American friends will like her.
Well, the "Porgyites" are with us. These Londoners don't seem to know what it's all about. They have, of course, never seen such a number of our group before. They open day after tomorrow. We hope those people will understand and like it.
Edda Thomas and several other have been in to see us.
Essie and Paul Robeson and Lawrence Brown are on the continent doing concerts for a fortnight, returning here for a big one on April 28th.
Emma and Turner Layton's new home is the smartest thing hereabouts. Last word in gorgeousness! Mr. Browning joins me in greetings. Cheerio. MAURINE BROWNING." And that's the London lowdown.
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John Ivory Johnson, one of Harlem's most gracious hosts, formally presented his mother, Mrs. M. A. Johnson, of Los Angeles, to his friends Sunday afternoon.
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The Great Jules Bledsoe put over a very swankie party Sunday night at his studio apartment in honor of the return of our A'Lelia Walker to the bosom of Harlem. It was very gay and altogether tight like that, which
means that the guests were smart, the liquids plentiful, and the food delicious. Minta Cato breezed in wearing a rose creation and put the finishing touch to the occasion by singing all our favorite songs. In and around and about were Bea Wilson, Bessye Bearden, the Lonnie Browns, Ruth Walls, Geraldine Hughes, McCleary Stinette, Harold Jackman, Caroline Wilkins, Rhea Finley, Charlotte Enty, Lucille Randolph, Eddie Manchester, Cuska Bonds, Emery Bonner, Inez Clough, Charles Mills, Dr. Thomas H. Russell, the Walter Whites, the Nichols. Princess Violette Murat, Bettina Jones, Zana Nailor, Phillis Stenner, Kim Peacock, Peter Spencer, Huskell Coffin, Jr., Edna Mac Oliver, Dave Wilton, Bryant
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Higgins, Jerry Goff, the Sidell sisters and the Harry Austins.
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From Jules' several taxi loads of us hied it over to the Dark Tower where Roberts Bosley's party was just closing, and carried on for another couple of hours. Quite the gay Sunday.
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Utopia Neighborhood Club held its 18th Annual Spring Dance at Manhattan Casino on Friday evening. Instead of the usual Fashion Show, the club gave a carnival and flashlight dance at which miniature red flash lights were sold. The hall was beautifully decorated in red, white and blue. Noble Sissie was master of ceremonies and presented a splendid program of artists which included J. Mardo Brown of Show Bout, Peg Bates of Blackbirds, the entire revue from Small's Paradise and Bobby Phillips. Mrs. Alice Mathews, chairman of this year's affair was ably assisted by Mines, Susie Pierce, Esther Bright, Kate Corbin, Alice Faide, Lucille Randolph, Margaret Talfair, Cassie Smith, Sadie Chuse, Sadie Burns, Mamie L. Briggs, Bernia Austin. Utopia Club is the largest Woman's Club in the East, and recently opened Utopia House for Children. It is a worthy charity and deserving of support. Mrs. Daisy C. Reed is president.
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Among the revelers were: The Harry Austin, Bessye Beardon, the Marshall Rosses, Willholmin Adams, Mayme Briggs, William Farrold, Garland Anderson, Louise Tucker, the Clayton Domings, Francis Dear, John Gardner, Sadie Chase, Marlon Noise, Willard Johnson, Alken Pope, Carlotta Grant, Stretch Grant, Lula Brown, Margaret Telfair, Hurry Owens, Mayme Julian, the Prince Smiths, the Rufus Bairds, Gerrtruda Martin, Dr. Gerrtruda Curtis, Katherine Noisette, Adelaida Perkinson, Dr. G. B. Powell, Ida Willis and Cool Rold,
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Miss Ruby Goodwin surprised her New York and Washington friends when invitations were received last Wednesday to an informal gathering at which her marriage November 17th last, to Benedit Francis Edelin of Washington, D. C., was announced. Miss Goodwin is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Goodwin and a former Washingtonian. Mr. Edellu is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Edellu of Washington, and is in the Government service. He and his bride will reside at 611-11th Street, N. E., Washington.
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Mrs. John E. Roberts entertained the following guests at bridge on Friday evening, last: Mesdames Pearl Michem, Evelyn Moore, Helen Tynes, Anna J. Robinson, Muggle Smith, Tila Wells Ford, Mary Chaney, Fannie Woods, C. Cella Lucey, Arizona Harris, Margaret Reeves, M. Dillard, Myrtle White, Irene Royal, Easley, Gertie Porter, Mozella Swann, Bessie Lathmore, with Miss Lalita Lynn, Mesdames Jessie Cakine, Annie Rundolph, Charles Brown, and Bella Irving from Jersey City; Mrs. Kate Canada, Mrs. M. Clarke from Brooklyn. Later in the evening the following gentlemen joined the party: George Royal, Oscar Mitchem, A. B. Smith, James Peters, Albert Harris, Dr. Cheney, Henry Irving and Charles Brown.
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Mr. Jerrett A. Briggs, Eugene Dyron and brother motored to Philadelphia on last Friday for the Penn. University relay games.
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Mrs. Roy Stanley spent the weekend at Morgan College, Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Daisy C. Reed, President of Utopia Club, who has been visiting her sister in Kentucky for several weeks, returned home last Tuesday.
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Mrs. Mary Adams is convalescing at her home after several months' illness.
Mrs. Laura Myers of Brooklyn has announced the marriage of her daughter Agnes to Ivan Edward Fisher, Wednesday, April 17th. Rev. Willard Monroe of Abyssinian Baptist Church, performed the ceremony.
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Mr. Emmet Andrews who was called suddenly to South Carolina at the bedside of his mother, has returned to his home. His many friends extend sympathy in his bereavement.
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A joint birthday party, in honor of Irene Williams, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williams, and Benjamin Powell was given last Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Powell in Merrick Park, Jamaica, L. I.
Among the guests were, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williams and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Meade, Mr. Daniel Button, Mr. Herman Baker, Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Dahl, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Ralph Penthony, Mrs. Harry Lappelle, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. McKnight, Mr. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Cambridge, Mrs. Douglas, Mr. Davis and Mr. O. G. Kummer.
Plenty of entertainment kept the party alive until the early hours in the morning.
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Sunday evening, at Dark Tower, Roberta Boseley gave a party which was given in honor of her sousin, Alma Powell, of Philly, and Wemcha Roderzolt, who is sailing for Norway in May. Among those present were the Misses Kadella Ten Eyck, Grace McLean, Ethel Bennett, Maude Fowler, Dorothella Cortman, Hermine Brown, Gladys McDonald, M. McCrackin, Genevieve Lomax, L. Cole, Olive M. Thomas, Elnorist Young, Ethel Morris, Elveta Stagle, Elsie Hunter, Dorothy Perkins, Viola Phonix, Alvista Putton, Sonya Krutchkoss, Elsie Osborne, Mrs. C. Wynn Davis, Dr. Chin, Messrs. Leland Pettit, Elmer Brent, Leroy Young, Roy Coverly, J. W. Nevell, Samuel Carthan, Dr. A. Seally M. D. McKinckle, K. W. Hovel, Ralph Daniels, Samuel Tinker, Ernest Freeman and Dr. Erro Ewejon. Miss Powell will enter New York University in September.
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Dr. Gertrude Curtis had two charming house guests over the week end—Mrs. Robert Morris, and Mrs. Blanche Warrick of Philadelphia. Aside from the pleasure of just being with Dr. Curtis, they wore Mr. Will Vodrey's guests at a performance of Show Boat, Mr. Harry Griffin's, at the swankie Cotton Club, Miss Amanda Kemp's at the Roxy, the Sol Johnson's and Marshall Itonnes' at dinner parties, and their hostens' at the Utöla Flashlight dance. They returned to Philly Wednesday morning.
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Mr. Ernest Poindexter of Detroit, father of the popular Lester "Polney" Poindexter, has been visiting his son and Harlem, and has about been persuaded to become one of us.
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The A. Pooles gave a birthday party in honor of their sister, Therese Anderson last Saturday evening. Those present included Margaret Bell, Blanche Edwards, Estella Trent, Bertha Langhorn, Lida Brown, Lillian Bushall, Helen Porter, Myrtle Young, the Richman Baileys, Anetta and Hazel Roache of Brooklyn. The evening was spent playing cards, and dancing.
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Dr. Edith Wharton, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.U., D.T.M. & H. (Lon.) who has just returned from an eight year stay in London, was the honored guest at a reception Wednesday at the home of Dr. Charles Petoni. This was one of the social courtesies shown her during her ten day stay in New York and Dr. and Mrs. Savory, Dr. and Mrs. Henderson, Dr. and Mrs. Stoute, Chester Chinn, and Mrs. Choykes, Dr. Whiteman, A. W. Scott, Dr. and Mrs. McDonald, Dr. Ferdinand Reid, Dr. and Mrs. Sidat-Singh, Mrs. Corry and mother, Dr. May Chinn, Dr. Saunders, Dr. Godfrey Nurse, Ellis Conrad Edwards, Deacon Johnson and Dr. Isaacs were present to celebrate with her. Dr. Wharton who was "chaperoned" by Dr. May Chinn, left Thursday on the S.S. Dominica for her home in Trinidad, B. W. L., and carried with her the memory of a most delightful stopover.
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The charming Bertha Brown of Chicago, who came East especially for the R. E. P.'s, was the house guest of the Andrew Paynes during her stay in Harlem. She has "it" with a capital I and the way she cooks gumbo is nobody's business. She is the daughter-in-law of the popular Billy Patterson.
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And another distinguished visitor from the boom boom city last week was none other than. His Honor, Louis Washington, a bachelor of means, charm and many moles.
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George Garner, celebrated London tenor, arrived Friday on the Leviathan and left immediately on the Century for Chicago. He has just completed a most successful continental tour and will return to Europe early in June.
Mr. Walter Hoyt was honored at a birthday party on Tuesday evening, April 22nd. The party was one of those "before the war" affairs and the repast was unsurpassed. Those who enjoyed the evening were Rebecca Chambers, Cora Bolden. Henrietta Thayer, Helen Brennan, the L. Hancocks, the Cecil Waltons, George Henderson, Herbert Brown, Irving Chambers, Dave Callender, Herbert Brown, Daniel Braithwaite and Boo Miller, who was host.
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A pretty wedding took place on April 21th. Wednesday, at Port Jefferson, L. L., when Miss Alma Frances Phillips and Mr. Thomas C. Wood were united in matrimony by the Rev. Father Mr. Clark at Auerill A. M. E. Church. The bride was beautifully gowned in white crepe meteor and carried a shower bouquet. About 150 guests were present, among whom were Mrs. Emma E. Phillips, mother of the bride; Mr. J. O. Wood, Mrs. Harriette M. Wood, mother of the groom; Mrs. Hattle Vanderbough of Bermington, Vt., Dr. and Mrs. Frank Canahenbush and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sannis, M. H. Hamilton, the Osborns, the Cabins of etucket, the Seamans of Cold Spring Harbor, Misses Lillian Bessie Faulkes, Mrs. William Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore White, Mr. and Mrs. Hendrickson, Miss Lottie May Berger, Mr. William Chesebrough, Mr. Charles Chesebrough, Mr. and Mrs. G. Sudder, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Lewis.
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Mr. Prince Frazier of Hartford, Conn., is spending a week in the city as the guest of Mr. B. F. Wright and Mr. James Hunt.
WESTCOTT. On April 20, 1929, Cliffton B., the beloved husband of Betty S. Westcott, and son of John C. and Vandella Wescott, died at the residence of his parents, 38 East 23rd Street, Baltimore, Md. He is also survived by two brothrs and two sisters.
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Oh...feet of mine go dancing
Adown a clovered way...
The world is all entrancing
And jubiliant and gay
With thrushes lightly winging
With finches blithely singing
And balmy breezes bringing
The blossoms sweet of May....
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Oh...soul of mine go smiling
To meet the golden day...
A thousand charms beguiling
Drive all my griefs away...
There is so much to treasure
Such plentitude of pleasure
Joys heaped in ample measure
The heritage of May....
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MY DREAM GARDEN ~~
I am going to tell you about my gar-
den, Perhaps some of you _ have
guessed by now....that this scribe is
a fifty per cent dreamer....Preferably
-..-this garden of ours....is anywhere
in the Soutbland....where fields are
velvet....skies azure blue....a walled
garden....like those of the old world
-..-With all its beauty within....and
all that is not: beautifully outside....
There are granite seats....so one may
rest and think....for “the thoughts of
youth are long....long thoughts”....
The singing brook is running along
the grassy flelds....while in the back-
ground are graceful silver maples....
with their whispering leaves....and a
dear Httle fountain whose sparkling
sprays flash like silver stars in the
bright sunlight....All around this
fountain....for it is a rather seques-
tered spot....grow our favorite flowers
++..There are Pansies....“‘they are for
thoughts”....Sweet Peas....Lilies of
the Valley....Forget-me-Nots....Myo-
sotis....Heart Ease....Along the high
walls....that enclose us....are running
the sweet smelling Jassamine....and
the Honeysuckle....while on the south
wall are gorgeous pink....white....and
red ramblers....and all along that side
are roses of every kind and hue. We
often picture some of our friends in our
garden... laughing... talking...
dreaming in the sunshine....strolling
around.... We see Peggy Abrams
(thinking of a new poem....perhaps),
blue eyed Marge....Mrs, “Gerry” is
there.... 8S. T. B.....E. H.....R. 0.....
8. A. (John's painting, Yes?) Dunbar’s
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Lindsay.... At times we see Gertrude
Martin and her violin....Ob, loads of
girls and boys.... Far....far to the
south of our garden....is the vast wild-
wood....where the pungent pine trees
grow....where one can hear the call of
the whip-poo-will....the nightingale’s
song....the happy blue birds.... Our
high latticed gate shall mever close....
it is always ajar so all who wish may
enter....and enjoy the loveliness and
brightness....of my dream garden....
Tales of my mother’s childhood home
....my father’s far away home, and
our own city garden, furnished inspira-
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be the sensation of the Brooklyn sea-
son, Greater New York and several
New Jersey cities are co-operating to
make the show the success of the year.
‘The show is under the management of
Mrs. Laura J. Rollock, assisted by the
following committee: The Mrs. Ethel
Allen, Eloise Boyd, Tempie J. Burge,
Adele Carter, Margaret E. Chestnut.
Sadie R. Durant, Louise Elzy, Tdith
Holbrook, Cora Calhoun Horne, Fran-
ces EB. Howard, Anna Holbrook-Kellan,
Minnie E. Mars, Arnetta Penn, Marie
Spearman, Mayme Taylor, Edna
Thorne, Florence Waller and Miss Hen-
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All boxes, lodges and reserved seats
have been sold and the three thousand
general admission tickets are selling
rapidly. The fashionable matrons
serving on committees ,acting as pro-
gramme girls and as hostesses to box
parties, will contribute largely to a
pageant of colorful beauty. The one
hundred and fifty members of the cast
will be assisted by prominent profes-
sionals. ‘The costume and stage acces:
sories will not only delight the eye but
will present some unique surprises
J. Dordy Williams’ Dance Orchestra
will furnish music until 2 A. M. All
roads lead to Prospect Hall, Brooklyn,
Thursday evening, May 9th.
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Lincoln Settlement Follies is the big
time show of the Greater New York
season. ‘“Who’s Who” will occupy
boxes, lodges and reserved seats. Sec
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The Premier Society Club of Brooklyn
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Three Omega men, James Holbrook,
Burke Horne, and Norman Johnson,
attended the Delta and Omega formals
in Philly last week, and incidentally
the great Penn. relays....
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Mrs, Eleanor Pollard, 447 McDonough
Street, entertained seven friends at
Bridge Tuesday evening. Mrs. Pol-
lard’s guests were Mesdames Viola
Bibb, T. J. Burge, M. B. Dunnings, S.
‘H. Hart, Cora C. Horne, William
Pickens, and M. B. Trotman.
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The Committee of 100 of the Brook-
jyn Branch, National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People,
met Monday evening, April 22nd. Mrs
M. C. Lawton presided. President Stan-
ley Douglas of the Brooklyn Branch
uddressed the group, giving an outline
of plans and methods. Lhe Committee
effected a permanent organization with
the following officers: Mrs. Edith Terry
Holbrook, Chairman; Dr. Isabel Gran-
ger, Vice President, and Mrs. Margaret
Chestnut, Secretary.
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On May lith, at Walker's -Studio,
the Blacksheep Club of Brooklyn will
sive its initial formal. The officers and
members of Black Sheep are: Malcolm
Johnston, President; Norman Johnson,
‘Treasurer; Evon Thorne, Jr., Secretary;
Barrett Johnson, Eugene Haskins, Cecil
Wilson, Ludwig Pardo, Fred Bestmann,
Emory Moore and Malcolmn Fulcher. ¢
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A surprise party was given recently
by Mrs. Pearl Thurber in honor of Miss
Kara Russell who has been studying
in the South. Among those who met
Miss Russell were: Misses Carol, Mary,
Dolores, Emma, Evelyn Thurber, Doria
and Gwendolyn Hutchins, Gladys
Stoner, Iva Hughes, Gladys Burroughs,
Lillian Stubbs, also Grudy Whiting,
Harold Carson, Leroy Browne, Jessie
Wright, Ambrose Tubanks, Arthur Bo-
land, Richard Grewery, Rev. E. R,
Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hazel Jr., Mr.
an dMrs. Vincent Burroughs, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Wright, and others!
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Grand District Deputies and Grand
State Organizers and Special Deputies
are to form an organization known as
The High Council of Elkdom. This
organization numbers among its foun-
ders—Louis C. Wilkinson, State Grand
Deputy, chairman; Emanuel Brusard,
Special Deputy-Sec'y; Henry Horace
Ham, Grand District Deputy of L. 1,
treasurer.
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History and Practice of
Pharmacy
By OLIVER N. LA MORELL,
‘ Ph. G. M.P.S., Eng.
r the last issue I explained bricly
the definition and practice of Phar-
macology; the professional standard,
ete.
Now! I am giving you a synopsis
pertaining to a certain group of prep-
arations, and the “originator.” These
preparations are called ‘‘Galenicals,” de-
riving the name from “Galen,” the orig-
inator, a physician, and father of
Modern Pharmacy who, after years of
untiring efforts, succeeded in standard-
izing these preparations according to
a definite formula so that they may be
used both as curative agents, and as
advancement to the art and practice of
Pharmacy.:
Therefore, by the word Galenical is
meant preparations prepared according
to a definite formula, and must comply
to a definite standard, but which cannot
at all times be definitely analyzed by
deiinite means.
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Most of these prepurations ‘are official
in the U. S. P. & N. F, (latest edition)
and are very valuable for their curative
principles. I will now illustrate a few
examples of them. :
1. Mistura Glycrrhizae Composite (La-
tin). Compound mixture of Glycyrrhizu
(English), (Syn., Brown Mixture).
2. Emulsum Olei Morrhuae (Latin),
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil (English).
Another Branch of Science which forms
a close ally to Pharmacy is “Materia
Medica” and treats of the remedial
agents used medicinally. This branch
of science is invaluable to the study
of Medicine and Pharmacy, for as de-
fined, it tells (1) AIl about the Drug
or Preparation, (2) Its uses, (8) Its
medical properties, etc.
Se and WILLIAB B. JACK-
SON,
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Sunday morning Key. Richard A. G.
Foster preached fro mthe subject “The
Cost of Salvation” at 8 p .m. “Under
a Juniper Tree.” Quite a large crowd
attended the services. Mrs. Cleggins
sang “Ride On” at the morning ser-
vice; also Leo Dorsey, the poet and
singer, sang “The Holy City,” both
accompanied by Mrs. Farrabell Fos-
ter. Rev. Foster spoke at the Pew
Rally at Bethany Baptist Church ‘Sun-
day at 4 o'clock.
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The Knights of Pythias will hold its
convention in this city on July 20th.
he officers are making all preparations
Possible in order to make it @ won-
derful success and are expecting
Pythians from far and near to put it
over,
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Kindly have your news in this office,
963 So. McBride St., not later than Fri-
day morning of each week.
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Copies are now on sale at the Savoy
Hotel, each week.
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Medical Notes
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Srnes of the liver appears in a
yariety of forms. ‘here may be
seneral inflammation, syphilitic tumors.
+ or degeneration of
the liver. This or
fr. gan is more fre
a quentiy attacked by
3 the syphilitic proc
eon ess in the tertiary
iy a stage than any
other organs.
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The usual chang
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mation of syphilitic
tumors, with exten-
7 sive inflammation
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of sear tissue. The syphilitic tumors
may be scattered, but sometimes they
are joined together into a large tumor-
like mass pushing aside the liver tis-
sue and causing a certain amount of
destruction of the normal substance
of the liver. The syphilitic tumors
may be single or multiple varying in
size, and composed of the usual ele-
ments of rumors of this nature. There
are considerable amounts of fibrous tis-
sue with a dead center of cheesy ma-
terial.
As a result of the invasion of the
syphilitic tumors there may be contrac-
tion and distortion of the shape of the
liver. The symptoms of symphilitic
disease of the liver vary according to
the stage of the disease. Jaundice
(yellowness of the skin and eyes) is an
early manifestation and is probably due
to a catarrhal condition of the bile pas-
sages. Enlargement and tenderness of
the liver may be obtained by physical
examination when it is the seat of late
syphilitic disease resembling harden-
ing and shrinking of the liver accom-
panied by some jaundice, indigestion,
dropsy of the abdominal cavity, and
loss of weight.
Sometimes a continued fever ob-
served in tertiary syphilis may be due
to inflammation of the liver with the
formation of fibrous tissuc.
In syphilis of long duration, where
there is decided enlargement and de-
struction of the substance of the liver
no radical curative results can be ex-
nected.
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CLUB SCRIBBLINGS IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE TAKEN PLACE OR HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED. If we havent got it, mail it in to us.
AS USUAL, the girls of the Club 13 (gorgeous things) held their own at Bamboo Inn last Tuesday evening. Among the whoopee makers who dined and danced to the strains of Joe Steele's syncopation were: Edna Ellington, Anita and Doll Scott, Marian Hill, Jeannette Holland, Nancy Drew, Ada Tyler, Mary Craigg, Ethel Wiley, Edna Williams, Marie Colby, Gladys Pelvelow, Lillian Tarty, Mrs. Albert Scott, Gay Ingram, Clara Warmack, the George Sealeys, the Leroy Blounts, Dr. Edgar Perkinson, Dr. Subbell Anderson, Dr. Johnson of Mt. Vernon, Dr. Bill Herbert, Sam Owens, Sol Johnson, Jr., Porter Grainger, Ike Williams, Tommy Roberts, Vincent Rhodes, Roscoe Rollins, William Sanders, and so many more. And of course, the charming 13.
Yes, there was entertaining too, and "the" Mr. Hutchinson acted as master of ceremonies. Outstanding was the dancing of the twinkle toes McLain twins, formerly of Smalls' Paradise Revue. You know how good they are.
THE WOMEN'S GYMNASTIC ASSOCIATION
The very swank LAS ESTRALLAS CLUB—Standing, left to right: Julia Fitzgerald, Cassandra Jackson, Florence Battles, Edna Davis, Edith Milburn. Sitting, left to right: Roberta Crumpler, Stella Johnstone, Blossom Holland, Adclaide Leonard, and Mattie Bowe
Friday, May 3, 1929
AS USUAL, the girls of the Crown at Bamboo Inn last Tuition were: Edna Ellington, Anita and Holland, Nancy Drew, Ada Tylee Williams, Marie Colby, Gladys R Scott, Gay Ingram, Clara Warm Blounts, Dr. Edgar Perkinson, Dr. Mt. Vernon, Dr. Bill Herbert, Sara Grainger, Ike Williams, Tommy Rollins, William Sanders, and some charming 13.
Yes, there was entertaining them as master of ceremonies. Outstars toes McLain twins, formerly of how good they are.
The very swank LAS ESTRA dra Jackson, Florence Battles, Crumpler, Stella Johnston
The Club of twenty held its complimentary dance at Rockland Palace and we're still wondering where the people came from. Every box was full, all dancing space full, everybody full—and how! We are also still wondering what it's all about. It seems as if Vernon Andrades played the last melody all too soon.
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Surely New York must be a suburb of Harlem. We thought at least one affair would be without a crowd, but wrong again! The Merry Makers are in power, too, and don't forget that. E'en though there for only a hot moment, we saw plenty.
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Mme. Walker's Studio is still the place for those intimate formals for such was the affair held by the Wide Awakes on last Wednesday evening. And was the punch good? So they tell us. The Wide Awakes are—Sadie Calwell, president; Cora Barbee, vicepresident; Ethel Richardson, secretary; Earline Maston, charge-de-affairs; Anna Jones, assistant; Celeste Johnson Johnson, Emma Simmons, Florence Matthews, Olga Drayton, Nettie McNeil, and Bessie Williams.
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The Ace Club—the club that puts over an affair with a wow—has consummated plans for its next affair in June. The Aces with Mr. J. Arrindell, the Ace of Aces, has in store for their patrons the best of music. Already reservations are being made from
Atlantic City, Philadelphia and other neighboring cities.
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A special meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Edgecombe Sanitarium was held on Tuesday evening, April 30th, at which time plans were discussed for the coming card tournament.
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The regular monthly business meeting of the Negro Experimental Theatre will be held in the 135th Street Branch of the Public Library, Wednesday evening, May 1st at 8 o'clock.
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Iota Theta Gamma, composed of Doris Agard, Ruth Clarke, Vandaliah Cogdell, Ruth Cotten, Violet Henderson, Shella Bain-Jackson, Helen Johnson, Lucia Jones, Mae Neely, Gladys Pierce, Dorothy Quinn, Iris Villiers, Annie Scott and Thelma Yancey—held their Second Annual Complimentary Dansant at Walker Studio on Friday evening, April 26th. It is needless to say that their guests were royally entertained.
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Those who attended the Card Tournament of the C. C. C. Club at the Urban League on last Friday evening were: Misses G. Atkins, E. Clark, H. Thomas, J. Brown, L. Willis, D. Barnes, S. Whittlock, J. Lowe, R. Beach, W. Costen, W. Branch, Messrs. F. Praither, M. Mimms, R. Smith, G. Goldstein, C. Jarvis, J. Cox, J. B. Wilson, M. Butler, D. Freeman, A. Wilson, all of whom are members of the Cymbal Club; Messrs. Z. Jones, W. Clark, W. Barryhill, W. Al-
len, F. Rand, C. Hubert, W. Christmas,
O. Christmas and Mesdames M. Berryhill,
A. Newsom, and A. Scott.
The officers and members of the club are: Mrs. Dolores C. Moran, president; Miss Gladys Matthews, vice-president; Miss Gwendolyn Draper, recording secretary; Miss Beatrice Madison, treasurer; Misses Alice Davis, Ethel Barnes, Dorothy Jefferson, Geneva Roberts, Mesdames J. W. Caskin, Mary Lane Ross and Hon. Fred R. Moore, the last three being honorary members.
Another Complimentary Spring Dance will be that given by the Ambassador
right: Julia Fitzgerald, Cassan-
Sitting, left to right: Roberta
Leonard, and Mattie Bowe
Social Club at Rockland Palace on Tuesday evening, May 7th. The officers and members are: Edward H. Sutton, president; Henry J. Smith, treasurer; Thomas White, Jr., secretary; Julian Thompson, chairman, arrangement committee; Herbert Hendricks, chaplain; Henry Griffith, Harry Turner, Hagelon Jackson, Bernard G. Miller, Hugh Hamilton, and William Banks, honorary member.
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The Ziegfield Sporting Club provided their guests with entertainment on last Friday evening at the Imperial Hall which was attractively decorated for the occasion. Among the guests were The Internue S. C., Ampica S. C., Renown S. C., Meteors S. C., Langston A. C., Pontiac S. C., Falcon A. C., Clover Whist Club, Globe, S. C., Maysotis L. S. C., Gaucho S. C., Ace S. C., Rosedale S. C., Crest S. C., Mrs. Robert Morgan Lillian Vandross, Daisy Williams, Evelyn Holder, Edna Flood, Estelle Smith, Lottie Benjamin, M. Hall, Julia Miller, the Misses Hale, Gladys Erikson, Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, Mrs. Julia Douglas, Walter Smith, Theodore Waterman, David Spratley, Jennie Vosbourgh, Helen Shepperd, Gladys Shepperd, and so many more.
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The Gaucho Social Club was the guest of Miss Dot Evans and Miss Thelma Lamb at a whoopee party given Friday evening. All of the Gaucho boys were there with the exception of Edward Peterson, a new member of the club, who was ill with a sprained foot. The
club wishes to express its appreciation to these little ladies for this wonderful evening.
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The Globe Social Club are mailing invitations for their forthcoming confettid dance, which promises to be just the thing.
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The James A. Farley Camp for Children is the name chosen for the camp which the Harlem Children's Fresh Air Fund plans erecting on the site al-
ACE CLUB
PRESIDENT
L.. ARRINDELL, "The" Ace of the Popular Ace Club
ready selected near the village of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., N. Y. It is named after the stalwart chairman of the State Athletic Commission in recognition of the generous contributions he has made towards the movement.
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The E Pluribus Unum Club met at the home of Miss Rosetta Wyatt, vice-president, on Wednesday evening. A short business meeting was held with whist following. Refreshments were served, closing a very enjoyable evening.
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The Twenty-second Annual Recital and Dance of the Martin-Cmith Music School, a yearly event which always takes place during Music Week, has been announced for May 10th at the Rockland Palace. This will be the third recital under the direction of David I. Martiin, son of the founder of the school, and bids fair to be the society event of the season.
As usual, the bulk of the program will be made up of work by the students. The first part of the program will be given over to exhibition work by students; the second part by the Junior Orchesera, under the direction of Gertrude E. Martin; and the third part of the Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David I. Martin, 2nd, and the chorus under the direction of Minnie Brown. Sonoma Talley, the distinguished pianiste, who will play the Rubenstein Concerto with the Symphony Orchestra; Iva Mae Neugen, soprano; Arthur Wilson, tenor, and Jerome Rufus, violinist, are the guest artists of the evening.
Dancing will follow the program and the popular John C. Smith's Modern Dance Orchestra has been secured for the feature.
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The Wall Street Boys brought the battle of the bulls and bears to Harlem on Friday evening, for at the Renaissance Casino their exchange was held. Music was by the inimitable Vernon Andrades and not a moment of his orchestra's efforts was wasted. For the guests danced and danced and danced. Members of the "money" group are Charles E. Handy, president; Thomas Stroud, vice-president; Samuel Morgan, secretary; Thomas L. Brown, assistant secretary; Charles Parker, treasurer; Herbert Morgan, Charles Harris, Henry Wright, Warren Poyas, Herman Wallace, Henry Harvey, Thomas Carter, Frank A. Brighthaupt, Walter Bray, Joshua Carter, Edmund Dyer, Nodle
Williams, George H. Brown, Walter Dandridge, Albert U. Jones and C. S. Price.
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There is a new and lovely dance hall on Lenox Avenue called Lenox Manor and L'Ouverture Club decided to hold its Second Annual Spring Frolic and Dance on Friday evening, April 25th. Music was by the Excelsior Syncopators and 'twas just the thing. We hope to attend other affairs of this club, the members of which are: August Valentine Bernier, president; Arthur N. Jones, secretary; Ursula Bernier, treasurer; Eva Mercer and Rose Love, hostesses; Mathilda Bernier and Marie Adams, charges d'affairs; with Edgar Bowen, Victor Baptist and George Ottley as the arrangement committee.
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The Eighteen Aces Social Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, April 23rd, at the home of E. Mitchell with Thomas Lomax, president, and Miss Sarah Jones, treasurer of the Black and Gold S. C.; Mrs. Jean Gardner, vice-president of the Ready Royal Chicks and vice-president of the Maple Leaf S. C.; as the guests of the club. Whist was played and a corking good collation was served by the amiable host. The officers are: Henry Artope, president and organizer; Richard E. Ballinger, vice-president; Joseph Fell, treasurer; Joseph Bradshaw, recording secretary; Robert Members, financial secretary; James Divens, chaplain; E. Mitchell, sergeant-at-arms; Richard Matthews, judge advocate. Jimmie Miller was added as a member.
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On Tuesday, April 23rd, Sigma's Alpha Delta Chapter met at the Urban League. A timely talk on getting the most and best out of life by rendering service was delivered to the undergraduate body by Brother A. A. Austin, and plans for the chapter's spring program in the Great Hall at City College were discussed and tentatively formed.
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Will Mr. Herbert L. Christmas, business manager of the Renown Social Club, call to see the Club Editor before Monday, May 6th? Thank you.
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We are all anxiously awaiting to see what the Hope Day Nursery, Inc., has in store for us, for on Friday evening they present the Children's Theatricals at Rockland Palace. If I think correctly, those who come early will do so for their own good, for the Hope Day Nursery usually draws a "crowd."
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There is mail in the office for the Paramount Social Club. This mail is in the possession of the Club Editor.
Metro Diamonds Dinner Host
METRO DIAMONDS, winners for the second time of the "Roy Randolph" Trophy in the Eastern Basketball League, entertained Messrs. Joe Sibly, R. H. King, Edgar E. Mercer, and Manager Douglas, the donors of the Trophy, at a dinner in Tabbs' Grill, last Saturday night.
Short addresses were made by Mr. Thomas Mercer of the Metro Diamonds, who introduced the officials of the Renaissance Basketball Club, who made it possible for the League to carry on; thanking them for their support, and assuring them of the League's desire to do all in its power to make itself worthy of their continued help.
Mr. Douglas, speaking for the Renaissance, impressed upon the youngsters the necessity to continue their good work in order that they may some day take their places as members of this great team. Others present were Archie Seale of the Collegians, Hudson, and several representatives of the Eastern League.
Recital and Dance MARTIN-SMITH Music School, Inc.
ROCKLAND PALACE
155 St. and 8th Ave., N. Y. City
Direction David I. Martin, 2nd
Admission $1.00, Boxes $6, Loges, $5
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Dance Music by John C. Smith and
The Theatre
BENNIE BUTLER, Theatrical Editor
At The Lafayette
The Lafayette has a pleasing combination program this week, introducing Irvin C. Miller's newest vehicle, "Joy Boat," with the spectacular Vitaphone Talkie photoplay. "The Barker."
This production of the well known impressario, Irvin C., has a cast of well known and popular favorites. Heading the list is that pugnacious black face comedian, Billy Higgins. Miss Revella Hughes, who a few weeks ago thrilled and pleased Lafayette patrons in "Swing Along," is another welcomed entertainer. Then there is Troy Brown and his excess baggage or three hundred pounds of comedy nature. Octavia Sumler comes in for much consideration, also the Silvertone Four and the Strutting Dandies.
"The Barker" tells the story of "Nifty," the world's champion circus and carnival announcer, rough and ready fighter, the idol of the women of the show and the proud and devoted father of a young son whom he wants to see grow up a better man than his father. When this young man "falls for" the circus diving queen, Nifty's heart is broken. "The Barker" is replete with rousing fights on the carnival grounds with side-splitting comedy, with tender romance and heart-touching pathos. The talking as well as the acting of Milton Sills. Betty Compson, Dorothy Mackaill and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., make this picture one which will never be forgotten.
At The Lincoln
The offering at the Lincoln Theatre this week is very good. The vehicle labors under the sweet confectionary and weighty title of the "Chocolate Music Box Revue," and it's a music box and a fairly good revue if for no other reason that that melodious songbird, Doris Rheubottom, comes out of the box to chirp as only she can.
But there's Johnny Vigal, Dicky Conway, Amon Davis, Josephine Byrd, Rose Henderson, Marcus Slayster, and a smooth working ensemble of dancing damsels who seem to enjoy their work. The comedy is good, the dancing also but Miss Rheubottom is majestic, triumphant and glorious. To hear her sing is well worth the small admission price. The feature picture being pre-
TALKING PICTURES MUSICAL COMEDIES
"AMERICA'S LEADING COLORED THEATRE"
LAFAYETTE
7th AVE. at 132nd ST.
NOW PLAYING (UP TO SUNDAY, MAY 5th, INCL.)
THE VITAPHONE TALKING HIT
THE BARKER
WITH
MILTON SILLS, DOROTHY MACKAIL,
BETTY COMPSON
ALSO THE MUSICAL
COMEDY KNOCKOUT
WITH A CAST OF 30 NOTED ENTERTAINERS
NEXT WEEK. BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY, 6th
THE VITAPHONE
TALKING PICTURE
"QUEEN of the NIGHT CLUBS"
With TEXAS GUINAN
"AT THE BREAK-FAST DANCE"
A ROARING REVUE
sented with "Chocolate Music Box" is "The Whip," a stirring race track drama starring Dorothy Mackaill and Marc McDermott. "The Whip" is one of the finest pictures that played Broadway this season. The Harlem Club Revue will be presented at the Lincoln Theatre next week with an augmented cast of comedians and chorus girls. This snappy night club revue is fairly certain to be one of the best entertainments of its kind which has yet been presented in a local theatre. The feature photoplay for the week will be "Synthetic Sin," starring Colleen Moore.
At The Alhambra
The Alhambra Theatre presents a dramatic sketch this week, entitled, "Trimming the Trimmers," a story of trickery and the inevitable triumph of justice. The musical comedy in two parts or halves is a production called "The Maytime Revue," featuring Sandy Burns. The feature photoplay is "Golden Shackles," starring Priscilla Bonner.
Teddy Blackman and Violet Speedy, who are sweethearts (in the sketch only), are heirs to two great fortunes. The "Trimmers" plan to in some way prevent the marriage. Then George Randol, as a detective, unmasks the villains and brings happiness to all the deserving. The others in the cast are George Wiltshire, Susie Sutton, Barry Carter and Artie Cain.
The revue centers around Sandy who is aided by two other blackface entertainers. Amanda Randolph, Alto Oates, Tillie Marshall, George Wiltshire, Ted Blackmon, and the Alhambra Dancing Damsels also aid in the frolic.
At The Odeon
Next week's photoplay and vaudeville programs at the Odeon Theatre are exceptionally good. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 4, 5 and 6, a great crook melodrama, "Alias Jimmy Valentine," will be the feature attraction. William Haines is the star. Five big vaudeville acts will also be presented on the same program. On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8, the big program will include, in addition to five acts of vaudeville, "The Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City," starring George Sidney and Vera Gordon, and the "Overland Telegraph," with Tim McCoy. On Thursday and Friday,
another big double feature program will be presented, "Seven Footprints to Satan" and "Fugitives." On these days also the program will include five big acts of vaudeville. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 11, 12 and 13, the photoplay feature will be "Sins of the Fathers," starring Emil Jennings.
At The Roosevelt
The Roosevelt will show "The Quitter," with Ben Lyon and Dorothy Revier this Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 4, 5 and 6. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8, the program will be "The Black Pearl," from the pen of Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, starring fascinating Lila Lee. Richard Barthelmess will be seen on the same program in "Scarlet Seas." On Thursday and Friday another double feature program will be presented consisting of "Circumstantial Evidence," a gripping murder mystery, and "It Can Be Done," the mile a minute comedy drama with Glenn Tryon. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 11, 12 and 13 the feature attraction will be "The Red Sword," a stirring story of the days when the Cossack's lash whistled over Russia's downtrodden millions.
At The New Douglas
Starting Saturday, May 4th, for three days the New Douglas Theatre will present a double feature program, which will include "Seven Footprints to Satan," a powerful mystery drama with a cast that includes Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis. On the same program will be shown "The Man From Headquarters," a stirring detective mystery story. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8, the program will have Ronald Colman and Vilma Banky in "The Rescue" and "The Silent Trail." Thursday and Friday, May 9 and 10, "Making the Grade," with Edmund Lowe and Lois Moran, and Billie Dove in "The Night Watch" will be shown. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 10, 11 and 12, the New Douglas will show Victor McLagle in "Strong Boy."
126th Street and Seventh Avenue ALHAMBRA NOW PLAYING THIS WEEK
"TRIMMING TRIMMERS"
Novel Comedy-Drama of a Million Dollar Marriage and Its Unexpected Result
"Maytime Revue"
SANDY BURNS—"Ashes"
PIGMEAT MARKHAM,
HACK BACK ,TILLIE MARSHALL,
ALTA OTES
and a Great Cast
BESIDES PICTURES
Midnite Show Every Wednesday
Next Week
"WILD MEXICO"
Perils of a Reporter
"THE . FRENCH CAFE"
SANDY BURNS IN PARIS
NOW BOOKING
Three Great New
MICHEAUX
PRODUCTIONS
"THE BROKEN VIOLIN"
"THE WAGES OF SIN"
And
"A FOOL'S ERRAND"
All With a Great
All Star Colored Cast
Distributed By
Micheaux Pictures
Company
200 West 135th Street
New York City
Trailing the Spotlight
BY THEOPHILUS LEWIS
Mr. Schiffman Expands
THIS column prophesied several people have assumed control of the Odeon theatres. I read the paper at big business is eating up little business was only natural that the independence should be eventually swallowed by the only question was which big in new that's been settled. They are Lafayette people.
When I say the Lafayette people, my of saying Mr. Frank Schiffman.entioned are reposing snugly under way of being a break for the comedians who shop for amusement north, receive more for their money than the past. Mr. Schiffman inauguratedacy when he took over the Lafayette profitable at that theatre that he did not extend it to the operation. It can be observed, with more at the stage shows at the Lafayette mirth and beauty. One might event frequently the shows offered at these are what the French, in their sk.
His column prophesied several weeks ago that we have assumed control of the Roosevelt, New York theatres. I read the papers now and the business is eating up little business all over my natural that the independent show business will be eventually swallowed up by some chalengement was which big interest would also has been settled. They are being mastical people.
I say the Lafayette people, of course, it's being Mr. Frank Schiffman. The fact that we are reposing snugly under Mr. Schiffman being a break for the community. It means shop for amusement north of 135th Street more for their money than they have been. Mr. Schiffman inaugurated this more-for-now he took over the Lafayette. The idea is at that theatre that he would be less than extend it to the operation of his new house be observed, with more than a modicuage shows at the Lafayette are not always and beauty. One might even go further andently the shows offered at the Seventh A what the French, in their delicate way,
AS THIS column prophesied several weeks ago the Lafayette people have assumed control of the Roosevelt, New Douglas and Odeon theatres. I read the papers now and then and see that big business is eating up little business all over the country. It was only natural that the independent show business of Harlem should be eventually swallowed up by some chain system. The only question was which big interest would absorb them. Now that's been settled. They are being masticated by the Lafayette people.
When I say the Lafayette people, of course, it's just another way of saying Mr. Frank Schiffman. The fact that the theatres mentioned are reposing snugly under Mr. Schiffman's vest is by way of being a break for the community. It means that the folks who shop for amusement north of 135th Street are going to receive more for their money than they have been getting in the past. Mr. Schiffman inaugurated this more-for-your-money policy when he took over the Lafayette. The idea has proved so profitable at that theatre that he would be less than wise if he did not extend it to the operation of his new houses.
It can be observed, with more than a modicum of truth, that the stage shows at the Lafayette are not always spectacles of mirth and beauty. One might even go further and remark that frequently the shows offered at the Seventh Avenue playhouse are what the French, in their delicate way, would call punk.
And how! this column would add.
It is a stubborn fact, however, that the first step toward improving the quality of theatrical entertainment is to fire bad actors and hire clever ones. If anybody should suggest that method of raising the tone of Lafayette amusement to Mr. Schiffman, he could handily reply with a paraphrase of a retort Wellington made to one of his subordinates at Waterloo:
It is a stubborn fact, however, that having the quality of theatrical entrants and hire clever ones. If any method of raising the tone of Lafayette, he could handily reply with a paraphrase made to one of his subordinates and "And where," Mr. Schiffman might answer?
If I happened to be the one he would be stumped. Mr. Schiffman is a dramatic art. He is running a theatrical act meant ready made. Good Negro actors like Mr. Lew Leslie and Mr. Flo Ziegler can caged for exhibition to the $3.80 for one of these headliners happens via a week or two Mr. Schiffman selderayette stage for the delectation of thelem. You cannot, within the bounds much more than that.
In the realm of pictures, where Schiffman has consistently given his they could buy. It frequently happens good to be had in the wholesale occasions Mr. Schiffman rarely need, which usually fills the bill until instance of his alertness in fetching furnished by the introduction of talk. As I said above, I read the passage than once I have seen talkies but I knew they were off Broadway; they bet that movie addicts of Norfolk to wait six months for a feature roadway via Oshkosh, Kokomo and Sidney due to get 'em hot off the Main. Now that Mr. Schiffman has taken over superlative wisecrackers will probably refer to the Odeon as the "Odi
stubborn fact, however, that the first step in the quality of theatrical entertainment is to hire clever ones. If anybody should raise the tone of Lafayette amusement theater handily reply with a paraphrase of a retort to one of his subordinates at Waterloo: "Where," Mr. Schiffman might ask, "am I to happen to be the one he was shooting the stumped. Mr. Schiffman is not running a art. He is running a theatre, and he must make. Good Negro actors are few and few. New Leslie and Mr. Flo Ziegfeld have practiced for exhibition to the $3.80 trade downtown. If these headliners happens to be running at or two Mr. Schiffman seldom fails to lure stage for the delectation of the four-bit cell. You cannot, within the bounds of reason, more than that.
I realm of pictures, where he has more I has consistently given his audiences the best buy. It frequently happens that there is to be had in the wholesale amusement rooms Mr. Schiffman rarely neglects to obtain, which usually fills the bill until something good of his alertness in fetching innovations edited by the introduction of talkies to U.S. I said above, I read the papers now and once I have seen talkies billed for the L.A. they were off Broadway. It's a better that movie addicts of North Harlem will sit six months for a feature film to travel via Oshkosh, Kokomo and Sioux City. From get 'em hot off the Main Stam.
At Mr. Schiffman has taken it over, Night Native wisecrackers will probably have no fear to the Odeon as the "Odious."
"And where," Mr. Schiffman might ask, "am I to get better actors?" If I happened to be the one he was shooting that question at I'd be stumped. Mr. Schiffman is not running a school of dramatic art. He is running a theatre, and he must take his talent ready made. Good Negro actors are few and far between and Mr. Lew Leslie and Mr. Flo Ziegfeld have practically all of them caged for exhibition to the $3.80 trade downtown. Whenever one of these headliners happens to be running around loose for a week or two Mr. Schiffman seldom fails to lure him to the Lafayette stage for the delectation of the four-bit customers of Harlem. You cannot, within the bounds of reason, ask him to do much more than that.
In the realm of pictures, where he has more latitude, Mr. Schiffman has consistently given his audiences the best their money could buy. It frequently happens that there is nothing really good to be had in the wholesale amusement market. On such occasions Mr. Schiffman rarely neglects to obtain something novel, which usually fills the bill until something good turns up. An instance of his alertness in fetching innovations to Harlem was furnished by the introduction of talkies to Uptown New York. As I said above, I read the papers now and them. But more than once I have seen talkies billed for the Lafayette before I knew they were off Broadway. It's a better than even money bet that movie addicts of North Harlem will no longer have to wait six months for a feature film to travel uptown from Broadway via Oshkosh, Kokomo and Sioux City. From now on they're due to get 'em hot off the Main Stem.
Now that Mr. Schiffman has taken it over, Night Hawk and other superlative wisecrackers will probably have no further occasion to refer to the Odeon as the "Odious."
WORTH READING
The Exclusive Managers, by Alexa City Fair. Mrs. Wharton's House in the same magazine. The E. Nail in the Amsterdam News Reviews, by George Schuyler, in Park. Among the signs of spring-The mer's yellow overcoat.
exclusive Managers, by Alexander Woolcott, Mrs. Wharton's House Party, by Ed same magazine. The unsigned int in the Amsterdam News of April 24th. Ms. by George Schuyler, in Pittsburgh Coun the signs of spring—The disappearance low overcoat.
The Exclusive Managers, by Alexander Woolcott, in the May Vanity Fair. . Mrs. Wharton's House Party, by Edmund Pearson, in the same magazine. . The unsigned interview with John E. Nail in the Amsterdam News of April 24th. . Views and Reviews, by George Schuyler, in Pittsburgh Courier of same week.
Among the signs of spring—The disappearance of Benny Butler's yellow overcoat.
SECRET OPERATIVE NO. 37 REPORTS
That Will Gulfport, of Gulfport and Brown, furnishes the patrons of Tabb's 132nd Street Cafeteria with plenty comedy but hasn't spent more than 35 cents for a meal in the last three weeks.
Vill Gulfport, of Gulfport and Brown, fu Tabb's 132nd Street Cafeteria with ple spent more than 35 cents for a meal s.
That Will Gulfport, of Gulfport and Brown, furnishes the patrons of Tabb's 132nd Street Cafeteria with plenty comedy but hasn't spent more than 35 cents for a meal in the last three weeks.
DITTO NO. 5 CABLES FROM LONDON
That a certain actress of color, for the moment in a conspicuous spot on Broadway, lost out with English producers because she was unable to read the book of the show that had been written around her.
a certain actress of color, for the moment, spot on Broadway, lost out with English he was unable to read the book of the show around her.
That a certain actress of color, for the moment in a conspicuous spot on Broadway, lost out with English producers because she was unable to read the book of the show that had been written around her. I SEE BY THE PAPERS
That Walter Winchell, the Pepys ered what this column broadcast at Maude Russell has magnificent leg Even at that, I'm half persuaded hers shaded.
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several weeks ago the Lafayette of the Roosevelt, New Douglas papers now and then and see the business all over the country. Independent show business of Harried up by some chain system. The interest would absorb them. Are being masticated by the rule, of course, it's just another man. The fact that the theatres under Mr. Schiffman's vest is community. It means that the north of 135th Street are going than they have been getting created this more-for-your-money Lafayette. The idea has proved he would be less than wise if notion of his new houses. More than a modicum of truth,ette are not always spectacles even go further and remark at the Seventh Avenue play-neir delicate way, would call odd.
It that the first step toward im-entertainment is to fire bad anybody should suggest thatette amusement to Mr. Schiff-paraphrase of a retort Welling-ats at Waterloo: Right ask, "am I to get better
He was shooting that question is not running a school of theatre, and he must take his actors are few and far between siegfeld have practically all of 3.80 trade downtown. Whenns to be running around looseeldom fails to lure him to the end of the four-bit customers of pounds of reason, ask him to
here he has more latitude, Mr. this audiences the best their happens that there is nothing sales amusement market. On any neglects to obtain something until something good turns up. Watching innovations to Harlem of talkies to Uptown New papers now and them. But is billed for the Lafayette beay. It's a better than even North Harlem will no longer are film to travel uptown from and Sioux City. From now on Main Stem.
Taken it over, Night Hawk and probably have no further occa-Odious."
READING
Alexander Woolcott, in the May House Party, by Edmund Pear-The unsigned interview with views of April 24th. . . Views on Pittsburgh Courier of same
The disappearance of Benny
art and Brown, furnishes the safeteria with plenty comedy ents for a meal in the last
r, for the moment in a con- out with English producers the book of the show that had
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"IN UNITY THERE IS STRENGTH"
ABOUT THREE weeks ago, Romeo Dougherty, theatrical editor of the Amsterdam News, took up the mooted question of our theatrical folk organizing—in a feature article captioned "Negro Performers Should Organize." We fully agree with Mr. Dougherty in his contention and have often advised members of the profession of the necessity of a strong central organization.
But, unfortunately, the entertainers need a leader and that leader is yet to be found. A number of attempts have been made only to fizzle out. Those who aspired to lead were found wanting in the qualities of leadership, integrity and the ability to organize. Yet these failures should be "Stepping Stones" to ultimate success.
Another unfortunate angle to the situation is the utter indifference, ignorance, hostility, selfishness and treachery within the profession. Because of this, I feel that the effort to organize will have to come from without, rather than from within the ranks of the entertainers. Yet, come it will, sooner or later.
The Tattler fully appreciates the value of organization. Nothing would please us better than to see the entertainers organize and we would eagerly help in the work. The sooner the performers realize that "In Unity there is Strength," the better for them. Now is the time to lay aside petty jealousies, selfishness and get together for the common good. It will mean protection from unscrupulous managers, from exploitation, and for development and progress. Then, why not organize and do it NOW.
In his article, Mr. Dougherty claims that the performers are being exploited, which is beyond dispute. They certainly are and with a vengeance. But—if you will let these same performers tell you, their biggest or worst enemies are the colored critics. They take sharp exception to criticism regardless of the truth. But, any manager, white or black, can take the meanest advantage of them with only the faintest protest, if any. Few members of the profession realize that the newspapers are their best friends, regardless of the unfavorable criticisms. Despite our caustic attitude now and then, the Inter-State Tattler has and always will, champion the cause of the profession. All we request is conclusive or convincing proof of an injustice and we will make it an issue.
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The Tattler fully appreciates being would please us better than and we would eagerly help in formers realize that "In Unity with them. Now is the time to lay it and get together for the commemoration of unscrupulous managers, fraternity and progress. Then, why.
In his article, Mr. Dougherty being exploited, which is beyond and with a vengeance. But—ifers tell you, their biggest or worst tics. They take sharp exception truth. But, any manager, white advantage of them with only two members of the profession realize best friends, regardless of their caustic attitude now and has and always will, championing we request is conclusive or conwe will make it an issue.
IRVIN C. MILLER'S "Brown Skin Models" are billed at the Roosevelt Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio, this week. "Jackie" Mably, klever komic or comedienne, is an added starter and rumor has it that the boys find the going rather tough. Oh whaterhell's the difference.
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THE SECOND edition of "Harlem" opened at the Majestic Theatre, Chicago Sunday evening past for an indefinite run. The house was a complete sellout according to information sent to us. The cast lists among others, the following widely known favorites:
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Vivian Barber, Andrew Bishop, Elizabeth Williams, Ivy Neely, Mable Ridley, Alonzo Fenderson, Lenore Winkler, Mae Allen, Austin Burleigh, Roscoe Montella, Sam Davis, Allen B. Walker, Jr., John Hamilton, Amy Escamilla, "Honnie" Simmons, William McFarland, Cecile De Janis, Stanleigh Morell,
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Herbert Ellis, "Chappie" Gardner, Walter Duke, Seifert C. Pyle and William Walker. They are booked for three weeks at this house.
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LETTERS WERE in order this week. Bob Williams, "Ukelele" Bob if you please, writes "I'm working like er---- at the Regal Theatre of this city (Chicago) and will be glad when my contract expires. I have an option of another six months but New York for me when I finish out this one. Give my regards to all the members of the profession and the best of luck to you. We read the Tattler here regularly and that's a lot of consolation."
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CHARLEY DAVIS signed a contract that calls for a lotter mon-nee. Charley is undoubtedly one of the best chorus trainers in the theatrical profession. He'd make a hippo dance if she were—er—pretty.
DAVE STRATTON, Birdie Baker, Dewey Wineglass and Jessie Crawford, versatile dancers are closing out the week in Newark.
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THE ETHEL WATERS Trio are billed in Philadelphia this week. Next week they play in Baltimore and from there hop into New York and the Palace for a showing. And they do say that Miss Waters and her co-workers, Dy Jones and Pearl Wright are hot.
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AT THE WALKER Theatre, Indiana polis, Indiana, they have "Miss Broadway" billed with a cast of twenty-five. A few of those listed in the cast are: Ellen Morrison, Hilda McGuire, Lillian Glenn, Paula Moore, Irene Butler and the Three Black Aces, whoever they may be.
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"SYNCOPATED SUE" is the attraction billed at the Booker T. Washington Theatre, St. Louis, this week. The cast includes among others, the following entertainers: Teddy Smith, Lillian Young, "Peek" Craig, Arthur Ray, Inez Saunders, Raymond Jefferson, William Smith and the team of Greenleaf and Jones.
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MINTA CATO, winsome and melodious songbird, sang at a benefit for "Working Mothers" at the Savoy Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, last Monday. Miss Cato just recently closed a very successful engagement at the Regal Theatre of Chicago.
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THE KOPPIN Theatre of Detroit is featuring Drake and Walker this week with a clever aggregation numbering thirty people, including the twelve-piece jazz band.
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"EGYPTLAND" is the title of the production Addison Carey is featuring at the Howard Theatre, Washington. D. C., this week. Lois Parker and Orlando Roberson are supporting Gallie De Gaston in the entertainment.
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JOE CARMOUCHE and his "Shake Your Feet" company of musical comedy entertainers were last heard of in Houston, Texas. J. C. Phillips sends us the information. Carmouche and company having played Dellas, Texas. the first and second weeks in April.
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THE LITTLE MISSES Josephine and Edith Oliver of the Alhambra Girls are as winsome a sister combination as you would want to see. Sure did enjoy watching 'em work.
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BILLY MITCHELL'S Revue is playing the last half of the week at Union City, New Jersey. Billy is without the services of little Blondina Stern who is expecting a visit from the "Stork" sometime soon. And wonder of wonders, lighting struck in the same place, for little Miss Leslie Lawrence of the Mitchell Revue, is also anxiously waiting a visit from that same old stork.
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JOHN MASON. "Buck Private" and chief comedy entertainer of the musical comedy production, "The Jazzo Regiment" is in town with the company. John registered well with the Washington, D. C., critics as may be gleaned from this clipping below, culled from the Washington Daily News, Tuesday April 2nd: "The Jazz Regiment," the all-colored musical show at the Gayety, is a week
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Dear Bennie:
We are only four weeks old in the "Talking Picture" game but the following contributions speak for themselves. 1st. For the Columbus Corporation we furnished the script, music and the cast for the two reel comedy, "In Jail," featuring that clever record artist, Mamie Smith. 2nd. For the Radio Corporation of America we starred Billy Mitchell, the former Columbia Burlesque comedian, in "The Traveler."
3rd. For the Roseland Picture Corporation we starred those two well known vaudeville entertainers, Gulfport and Brown, in "Asleep at the Switch." 4th. At the Recording Laboratories of America, we produced "A Darktown Court" featuring Sonny Lee and twenty others.
5th. In addition to these productions named above, we also featured Billy Mitchell and Andrew Fairchild with Margaret Lee, in "Get the Hook." Maude Mills, Jimmy Steward, Sara Martin and the Southland Stompers in the "Southland Revue." "A Cafe for Whites" with a cast of ten and featured Billy Fowler and his Radio Band. That's sure going some, you must admit Bennie.
You are a severe critic but one of the best and your indorsement means something to those in the profession. We will appreciate your visiting the studio when we start work on our next big feature. The work is interesting and you will enjoy it.
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John Mason and Dusty Fletcher, a top-notch comedy duo, bid fair to give the Miller and Lyles and Moran and Mack combinations a run for their talers, walking off with a slice of the blackbird pie that is nothing less than three-fourths of the confection.
Gertrude Saunders and Sammy Paige vocalize with topping success. Paige also strums a mean ukelele and dances smartly. Juanita Stinnette is featured in plenty to do, notably "I Love You More," the one whistling tune in the show, and "The Mexican Blues." Chappie Chapelle offers a big bet in "Kentucky" and Harold Brown's monkey dance is a difficult bit well-executed.
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MAMIE SMITH, first and foremost of our record artists and a real honest to goodness "Blues Singer," has been starred in a two reel comedy feature with Billy Mitchell, entitled, "In Jail." The Goldberg brothers are now preparing to feature Miss Smith in a big all talkie production entitled, "The Blue Singer." The preliminary work is being rushed now as most of the work will be done here in the city. The finishing touches will be made at Santiago, California, the latter part of September.
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SARA MABREY, little bronze chorine beauty has been taking things easy since leaving Lew Leslie's second company of the "Black Birds." She's enjoying a well earned rest.
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SECOND EDITION of Lew Leslie's "Black Birds" flew into town Sunday nite and rumor has it that there was much mating as the "Birds" flittered here and there, twittering their love sonnets and now. We spied Johnny Dunn and all of a sudden Johnny vanished with—er—but that's a secret. B. B. Joyner kept spreading joy and Clarence Foster tip-toed here and there. "Hamtree" Harrington we failed to lamp. Guess the famous "Tree" was coupled off in some cozy little corner and how. But that's nobody's business so let it alone. Johnny Hudgins had to make a record dash upstate where he has a rose garden and the fascinating Mildred eagerly awaiting his arrival. Emmet Anthony as usual had some kind of everything in this world but, mon-nee. And he sure was all set to pay homage to his one love. Harriet Calloway, huh; no we did not see the Harriet but dollars to doughnuts she was muggin' down or else jiving. But the mystery was, where was the Sol?
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IF THERE is such a thing as reincarnation, then I want to come back to this earth in the form of a mule, so that I will be able to kick a few people somewhere between the nape of their necks and the bend of their knees! Everyone argues evolution, reincarnation, spiritualism, etc. None of these things worry me. I'll be satisfied if they ever find out how in the devil a woman was made from the rib of a man. If that is ever settled, I'll be satisfied.
Made the twelve o'clock revue at Small's Paradise last night. Got a few facts on their new revue that opens Monday night, May 6th. Quite a few well known principals have been engaged. For instance, Cole and Wade, popular dancers, Brown & Brown, singers and dancers. Dick Campbell, singer, and one other team whose names I have forgotten, are the new additions in talent supreme.
Some of the old members are out of the new revue. The rest of the principals are Willie Jackson, of course, and Joyce & Rookie, the Topsy and Eva team, Bea Foote and Myra Johnson. Edith Simms, Maud Woodson, Jazzbo Hilliard, Sammy Green, the Variety Trio, and the McClain Sisters are the ones who will not appear, a fact much to be regretted. I am glad they are keeping Charlie Johnson and his band, anyhow. Those boys really know how to jazz. Oh, by the way, have you a radio? Then why don't you tune in on station WMCA every Tuesday night from twelve to twelve-thirty, and Thursday night from ten to ten-thirty? Those are the broadcasting hours of Small's Paradise, and I want to tell you there is some real broadcasting done. Don't forget to tune in Thursday at ten o'clock.
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Stopped at the Nest Club and met Dewey Vanderberg. Very nice fellow! Seems to be quite an efficient manager. I suppose that is why Mal and Johnny sent for him. Now that is the place you can go when all other clubs close. Good music, supplied by Joe Steele's second band, and wonderful entertainers. It is run on a strictly club basis, which is a very good feature, and really protects its patrons while at the same time, they keep within the law. May Johnson, Victoria Vigal, and pretty Viola Colston are the entertainers, and how! Marjorie Sipp acts in the capacity of hostess, and the only thing I regret is they won't let Margy sing. Now remember, when you go out at night, and run into a night club, and three o'clock rolls around, don't be sorry, because they close and you are not ready for bed. Just march right around to 169 Yest 133rd Street and dance until you fall asleep if you want to.
Club Harlem, of course, belongs to me—that is, it's mine whenever I am down there. It is the only place I go that I can't ever leave until closing time. The crowd is just as jolly and entertaining as the revue. I don't know, I suppose everyone feels like I do, perfectly at home. Then again, I never get enough of Pearl Darrow's dancing. There seems to be something fascinating about her movements. "Flea" Grey and her original dancing is also another feature that is worth while seeing. You'll have to go a long way to find better tap dancers. Stayed down there until old curfew rolled
around as usual, and danced until my "dogs" cried out in despair!
Gonna crash the gates on Connie's Inn again this week. Want to hear that band and see their revue again. Also the Meeres Team in their Indian number. I'll disguise myself, and maybe I'll get in easier.
A
BERNICE ELLIS, Songbird of the Whitman Sisters' Revue, who hails originally from the Middle West where men are huskers of corn, and women control the ballot boxes.
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Went to the Spider Webb and had to run like the very devil to keep from being run over by the crowd. Wasn't a seat in the house, so I had to leave them for this week too.
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Bamboo Inn was overflowing with women and song. The only thing missing was the wine. Had a nice dinner, and a couple of dances. Chatted with the doorman a whole, then left. Meet you in there Sunday for dinner! What cha' say?
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The Madhouse was teeming last night, if you get what I mean. That's the place I always wear my overalls. I usually get tossed out on my ear. Nice joint though, and as long as my overalls hold out, I am going to continue going down there.
The Savoy was very early last night. I went there about ten o'clock and the place was darn near packed then. That just goes to show you what good management and pretty hostesses will do for a place. When you can't think of any place to go, or anything to do—drop in the Savoy and grab any of those pretty hostesses, and dance as long as you want to.
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Gotta go and kill a man, so will see you later. Don't forget twelve o'clock Tuesday night, and ten o'clock Thursday to tune in on WMCA and get a load of hot music from Small's Paradise! So long, see you next week! GENE MATTHEWS.
BENNETT
THERESA MASON. petite olive brown little beauty. is as winsome as ever. To see Theresa is to want to know her. Then, knowing her means love and after that, "TROUBLE" if your heart is weak.
The Hotel Olga guests for the week included: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Scott, New London, Conn.; Mrs. Cornellius Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. P. M. Smith, Ithaca, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomas, Albany, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Rayney, Albany, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Johnson, Princeton, N. J.; Mr. E. Frank, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Williams, Atlantic City, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fields. Atlantic City, N. J.; Mr. W. P. Ferguson, Boston, Mass.; Mr. Hewitt Walker, New London, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Joseph, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. and O. Donnell, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Houstan, Denver, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Tate, Bridgeport, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. P. Martin, Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. Geo. Armstrong, Philadelphia; Mr. W. E. Thomas, Boston, Mass.; Mr. L. Washington, Little Rock, Ark.; Mr. Benj. F. Thomas, Boston, Mass.; Mr. Albert Powell, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. A. DeCotia, Asbury Park; Mr. and Mrs. J. Clifford, Boston, Mass.; Mr. Joseph Clove, Buffalo, N. Y.; Mr. Wm. Arnold, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Gus Plummer, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Madellne Moore, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. W. M. Woods, San Francisco, Calif.
NEWARK NOTES BY HARRY BURROUGHS.
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Mr. Randall St. Clair has just arrived home from his lovely sojourn in sunny Florida all winter, and certainly looked the picture of health. Randall stated to the writer that he entertained President Hoover's butler and wife, cook, and maids in waiting, in fact, my boy
THE
JOSEPHINE B. AKER, celebrated international entertainer, is to be starred in a dramatic production some time very soon.
did a whole gang of entertaining, he being the chief steward in his yacht, "Kadilla."
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Those three young, energetic men in the persons of Messrs. Randolph Smith, J. C. David, and Joseph Starks who are red caps at Manhattan Transfer certainly need be complimented on the way they handle the public. Pleasing, courteous, and polite, who couldn't help but recompense those who serve so obligingly.
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Miss Smith and our boy-friend "Pitts" certainly did carry everything, and pulled down the house with their sensational demonstration of the Lindy at Orpheum Theatre, Friday night.
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There was a real show after the Orpheum Theatre let out the other evening, when on the corner, wifie was waiting for hubby and he happened to be with another sister. She trailed him to an auto, and after the officer tried to straighten things out, loudly remarked, "Don't bother me, I want my Man."
Slim Johnson, and his Fourteen Man-
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darius, John Lee, and "Putney," everyone's favorite, "Casey" Majors, our own Newark girl, hold the spotlight this week at the Orpheum Theatre, in a play called "The Land of Jazz." Manager Walker continues to bring us these banner attractions so that one feels he is getting something fresh from Broadway.
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At Belmont Avenue School, the Student Council was defeated by the All-Scholastics, composed of Frank Tucker, Buster LaBert, Jim Jennings, Fields of Titans of Orange, and Pemington of Orange High. The Student Council had one of the most successful seasons of any of the basketball teams in New Jersey. They defeated all the teams in New Jersey in a series of games, and also defeated all the teams of note in the Metropolitan Area, including the St. "C's," All Collegians, and Carlton Y. of Brooklyn, and others too numerous to mention.
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It certainly is awful how some of these high church officials get away with everything. 'The girl gets thrown out of the church, while the official still continues to strut his stuff.
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At the Saturday night Dancing Class, Miss Alceda Ross and Mr. Samuel Young, were adjudged the best waltzing team by those present. The Lindy and Bumpty-Bump were in full sway, page (D.M.). Those boys composed of the Broadway Stompers held the boards at the Dancing Class. Those two sisters Emma and Sadie Thompson, of South Orange, are regular attendants at the Saturday Night Class, and do they make the male sex feel loose? I'll tell the wide, wide world that they do.
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That parlor social given by the Girls Silver Spoon Social Club at the residence of Miss Fannie Edwards, 427 Plane Street, certainly was just too tight, and everyone made whoopie until the early hours of the A. M.
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Harold Emory certainly is quite a ladies' man; taking all that he can home after the dance at his little canoe.
The Barbary Coast, since Kimey Hall has been padlocked, looks sad and forlorn. Where can one go now to spread joy?
More than a TeaRoom A Haem Institution
Rosebud
Dining Out
With all due respect to the time-honored custom of eating at home, may we suggest closing the kitchen and having dinner at the ROSEBUD? It will afford a welcome relief to the one who prepares the meals and a pleasant experience for the family.
Rosebud Tea Room
102 West 136th Street
MUSIC Aud. 10109
Mrs. Carrie Elmore, Prop.
Open from 5 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
‘Amusing Canards About Real Fighters”
RACE pugilists have afforded the press
with more instances of genuine humor
than any other group or sect in the ancient
art of self defense. The spirit of levity
that the black man carries even into his
work regardless of the arduousness of it,
has: provided no end of .stories for the
pen worn white scribes who run out of
material ever and anon,
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Tom O'Rourke, dean of American
fight managers who handled the
ring destinies of George Dixon
(“Little Chocolate’) and Joe Wal-
cott, dreaded “Giant Killer’ of .Bar-
vadoes, British West Indies, has
cracked more sides in after dinner
speeches with his tales of his dark
skinned warriors and other war-
riors of color. O’Rourke, a quaint
Trishman of the old school capable
of licking a troop in a free for all
was and still is a friend and 1d-
mirer of your correspondent, 30
much so that in greeting each other
a cheery “Hello, Tom’ suffices.
Listen to this one “Tom” tells about
Walcott rolling Peter Maher all
over Coney Island Boulevard:-
“Soon after I brought Walcott to
New York I sent him down to Coney
Island to help train George Dixon
for “Little Chocolates” fight with
Fred Johnson, the English feather-
weight champion. Maher came into
Dizon’s training quarters one day,
while Joe was curled up on the
floor by the fire, just like a great
Collie dog. Maher — one of the
greatest punchers that ever laced
on a glove and a quick witted
sharp tongued “Harp,” peeped in
the door and seeing Walcott with
his bullet shaped head and tre-
mendous arm outstretched, turned
with a grin to me and said:- ‘Badad,
Tom, [ve a mind to poke him and
see if he’s got a tail!’”
“Keep away from him Peter I
admonished, or he'll smear that
Irish face of yours all over the
map!” Mind. you. Walcott was
sound asleep and hadn’t heard a
word of it. A few days later Maher
and his sparring partner encoun-
tered Dixon and Walcott ‘on the
road. Peter was in high glee and
after joshing with “Little Choco-
Jate” told George he was going to
find: out: whether or not Walcott
had a tail hidden under the back
of his shirt. Peter grabbed Joe.
Joe grabbed Peter. The next place
Peter found himself was on his
back in the middle of a puddle
with his own sparring partner on
top of him. ‘Walcott, for all his
smallness of stature had cross-but-
focked the husky Irishman and
rolled him in the mud, and then |
srabbed his sparring partner and
flopped him on top of Peter.
Peter Maher, whom the experts
claimed was a more deadly hitter
than Bob Fitzsimmons, Sharkey, or .
Jeffries, never got over the way
little Joe Walcott, the “Demon,”
nandled him that brisk morning ex-
sc epee
Wonder Ball Team
| = — with —
‘Billy Yancey, Scales, Lloyd,
Rich; ‘Gee, Rojo, “Dolly”
Gray,, Highpocket, Mason,
Washington, Wright, Smith
._ and other well known stars.
“Play Every Sunday
4 ° — at —
|, PROTECTORY OVAL
Mest, Tremont Aveaue & 180th St.
“§QMN HENRY LLOYD, Manager
claiming ever afterwards that:—
“Begorrah, that Naygur Walcott
wasn’t a man at all—at all! Shure
he was a divil’—in that rich Irish
brogue that characterized old
Peter Maher. *
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“Bub” Hewlette ‘Tells One
D° you know “Al,” I’ve realy re-
ceived a tremendous kick out
of treking around the country with
some of the best race fighters in
the racket since the beginning of
the World War back in 1914. Most
all of the good ringmen of color
possessed a rare vein of humor,
that at times compensated for
other shortcomings in our busi-
ness relationship, :
Germany with her war dogs un-
leashed was marching upon the
Belgian fortress at Liege. Domin-
ick Tortorick, premier fistic im-
pressario of New Orleans after
much dickering had secured the
services of Harry Wills and Bat-
tlins Jim Johnson as his feature
att.action of a holiday card in the
gay partly French city. Entering
the amphitheatre an hour before
he was scheduled to go on, Battling
Jim scanned the house with a sin-
ister gleam in those never flinching
eyes of his.
After debating with himself for a
few seconds, Big Jim turned to the
promoter and exclaimed:—“If you
expect me to fight for you tonight
you'll have to give me some more
dough.” Taken off his feet by the
sudden change of Johnson whom
he had guaranteed 800 iron men, he
countered with:—‘How much more
do you want?” Another brief in-
terlude, during which time Dom-
inick proposed a raise of $350
which was promptly refused by the
collosus of swat, brought this re-
joinder on Johnson’s part:
‘There's a powerful lot of folks
out in here boss, you'd . better—
but he never finished as Tortorick
broke in with:—I’ll give you a
thousand more, Jim, to go through
with your end of the contract,—
will you accept that? Battling Jim
was not capable of thinking as
rapidly as you dear readers, so af-
er a lengthy pause came up with
this’ brilliant bit of reasoning. No.
...NO....NO...., I won't accept
10 thousand,—just give me FIVE
HUNDRED. DOLLARS right now |
n my. hand before I enter the ring ©
ind the fight’s on. Thunderstruck, |
he dazed Italian promoter counted
»ver the original end plus the ad- |
led five century notes and _ hastily
eft the scene to reflect in solitude. ,
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Stake Holder Worried Him Sick °
BATTLING Jim had no place to
secret the money. so he hand- 1
-d it over to a diminutive second «
© keep untii the affray was over. +
Just picture anyone having the !
ime to attend to outside business 1
vith the youthfull Harry Wills of 1
hat era in there trying to crash i
rib or.two. Well that’s just what
sattling Jim did. This second kept ‘
n ducking his head under the low t
erched ring roof, and Jim every 1
ime-.he got-jnto a neutral corner or ‘
clinch would glance over in the ©
irection of the handler with eyes 1
pened. as large as.-saucers. He t
tood it quite well for. five. heats, ©
nally the. thoughts of his .disap- ©
earing bankroll: got. the: best of !
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JAMES EVANS, for years the outstanding pocket billiardist
of the race and a constant challenger for remier World hon-
ors. Evans holds the present State record of 154 balls made
against Chick Sceback, and mects Arthur Woods in a three
night match game commencing Wednesday night, May 1st.
Photo by Degnon.
By Alvin J. Moses
SUNSHINE, . . . keep that head 0’
yours up above the waterline, ....
You’re givin’ me more trouble than
this here man I’m huggin’. The
house went wild over Jim’s state-
ment, and even Wills had to sup-
press his mirth. ‘
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Kid Norfolk—Leo Flynn
GAY there were two real fighters
“Al,”"—Panama Joe Gans and
Kid Norfolk. I worked in both of
their corners long enough to know
that each one was a champion over
any division from the welterweight
up to the lightheavy, and either
could have substituted for the other
and won against anyone but Demp-
sey and Wills. Recalling those
days, reminds me of a funny stunt
Leo P. Flynn was accustomed to
pull on the “Keed.”
Whenever there was an especial-
ly dangerous heavyweight that out-
scaled Norfolk from thirty to fifty
pounds matched to meet him, he
would debate with Leo over the ad-
visibility of stacking up against
him.
The artful Leo who had an ever-
ready wit, would parry with this
sort of a crack:—‘“Don’t you want
to fight that big bum I’ve matched
you with?—you’re getting $750 for
this palooka and he’ll be duck soup
for yer!
“Well if you’ve got to study about
it, ‘’ blacken up myself and earn
that easy dough.’” That little
speech always carried the day says
“Bub,” and Norfolk would rush
Calvin Gooding Champ
Lester Hamilton, world's Colored
bowling champion, lost his coveted
juurels to a product of the BE. C. Hut-
chinson Recreation Rooms last Friday
night, when Calvin Gooding, one of the
most popular young men of this sece-
tion triumphed by the seore of 1.918
to 1,799 total pins of a ten-game match.
Voth Hamilton and Gooding failed to
uverage 200, Gooding's mark being
slightly above 192 and a_ fraction.
Splendid sportsmanship prevailed
throughout the match, Lester grasping
Calvin's outstretched hand in token of
victory, Itke the hale good fellow that
he is. Gooding is an example of what
perseverance and tenacity will accom-
nlish in the realm of bowling. It was
in Ernest Hutchinson's palatial room
at 144th Street and Yenox Avenue that
Calvin first took interest: in hurling
the sixteen-pound balls, and in less
than two years at his present rate of
speed, he ought to furnish stubborn
opposition for the best in the ‘country
regardless of color. One of the fea-
tures of the match was the presence
of Miss Hulda Holmes, as the guest
of Mr. Hutchinson and the Editor.
Her radiant heauty and general per-
sonal charm diverted many a glance
from; our crack bowlers during the
progress of the match. She had the
away to pack the old kit for Walla
Walla, or Stony Point as Leo di-
rected. Came talk of a match with
Harry Wills, the Brown panther of
N’Orleans suh,—and Norfolk was
fed up on such yarns as Jack Dil-
ton licking Frank Moran when
forty pounds lighter, Ketchell
against Johnson, and Dempsey
against gigantic Jess Williard. Deep
in his heart and soul Norfolk al-
ways knew that Wills was too big
and classy for him, and I didn’t
fail to tell him so. Tommy Gib-
bons was asking $150,000 to climb
in there with the dreaded Wills,—
Kearns wouldn't even let Jack
Dempsey open a letter with the
name of ‘Har’ Wills stamped there-
on; while Brennan, Willard, Miske,
and the rest of the fighting brigade
of first class men, avoided the col-
ored Hercules as if he were pas-
sessed with leprosy. Norfolk gor to
thinking one day and ran down to
14th Street to Leo’s office with 2
well thought out story that went
like this: Mr. Flynn, the rest of
these fellers are asking hundreds
of thousands to fight this feller
Harry Wills, and I understand that
I am to get but five grand for my
end. Well you know for years
you’ve been telling me that if a
tough feller came along and I didn’t
want to meet him, you’d blacken up
and earn the money yourself. Now
this is all I want to say regarding
my fight with Wills,—unless I get
eleven grand for that battle, you
can get out the old war paint and—-
BLACKEN. RIGHT UP AND EARN
IT YOURSELF. Needless to say
Norfolk received the $11,000 for
getting kayoed by Wills with that
ghost punch in two heats.
Pauline Jackson to Swim
Sporting cireles are again glad to
learn that Pauline Jackson is planning
to sail for Europe in July when she
hopes to swim the English Channel.
She has utilized every effort to com-
Dlete the feat, and is calling upon
sport lovers, friends and organizations
to Iend her assistance. The Pauline
Jackson Association has been formed
with the intention of promoting a bene-
fit to raise the necessary funds to de-
fray the expense of Miss Jackson's
trip. It is hoped to raise $3,000 to
cover cost of trainer, coach, greases.
training expense and steamship fares
for three and other accessories.
In 1926 Miss Jackson won the Pelham
Bay, New York, endurance swim over
fifteen competitors. In 1927 and 1928
she made a very creditable showing in
the Wrigley Marathon at Toronto, Can-
ada, in the fey waters of Lake Ontario.
She is the first and the only Colored
member -of the International Profes-
sional Swimmers’ Association, New
York City, apd will be the first to try
to conquer the daring waters of the
deep.
Pleasure of meeting the present cham-
Pion, Mr. Gooding, hefore the match,
‘Iso Mt. Hamilton. “Watch these two
columns for the next championship tilt
at Hutchy’s. .
THE INTER-STATE TATTLER
Olympia A. C.
Lou Barba vs. George Hoffman,
10 rounds; Rufino Alvarez vs.
George Neron, 6 rounds; Rubby
Bradley vs. Freddie Lattanzio, 6
rounds; Mike Caldara vs. Harry Ma-
tinsky, 6 rounds; Sammy Delson
| vs. Jimmy Payne, 4 rounds; Frankie
Goosby vs. Dick Schroeder, 4 rounds.
Lincoln & Bacharach Giants
Play 8—8 Tie at
League Opener
Despite clouded skies and a down-
four of rain which came before the first
same of a scheduled double header
had ben completed, the Lincoln Giants
and the Bacharach Giants made an aus-
vicious beginning for the new Ameri-
cin Negro League’ int New York Sun-
day, April 28, when they played an
8-8 tie game before some 2,500 fans.
‘The senson was officially opened by Dr.
John F, Condon, public school principal
und a veteran ball player and Lincoln
Giants fan, who threw ont the first
hall, During the game the 369th In-
fantry Band, Lieut. Jacob Porter, con-
duetor, furnished music.
The first run of the game was made
hy ‘Dolly’ Gray, who after being
xiven his base on bills, stole three
successive bases.
Another feature of the game was
three home runs. The first was by
Mack Eggleston in the third inning.
Charlie Smith of the Lincoln Giants hit
one over the right field fence in the
fourth and manager Ben Taylor fol-
lowed with the other in the fifth.
The local teams played brilliantly
at times but mude five errors during
the game.
JAMES EVANS
World’s Colored Pocket’.
Billiard Champion
MEETS
ARTHUR WOODS
New York State Champion
-and One of the Outstand-
ing Masters of the World
On
Wednesday,
Thursday and
Friday Nights,
May Ist, 2nd and 3rd
BLOCKS OF 125 POINTS
EACH NIGHT,
At
THE COLORED
PERFORMERS
SOCIAL LEAGUE
416 Lenox Avenue
Games start at 8 P. M. sharp
each night
ADMISSION FREE
EDITOR’S NOTE: James
Evans, newly elected President
of the Colored Performers’ So-
cial League that for 19 years
has catered to the best in the
realm of sport and the stage,
would like to inform his many
friends and patrons that he is
now located at the headquarters
of the Club, 416 Lenox Avenue,
near the corner of 1313t Street.
PHILADELPHIA
ON WEDNESDAY evening, April 24, 1929, Philadelphia witnessed the most gorgeous and elaborate wedding of the year. Had this been the uniting of two "Royal Families" there could not have been any more splendor and pomp. At 6 o'clock "Cherry Memorial Church," at 16th and Christian Streets, was filled almost to its capacity, with gorgeously gowned women and well-groomed men. New York, Baltimore, Wilmington, Washington, Brooklyn, and Madisn, N. J., society was well represented, to say nothing of great throngs from Philadelphia proper and nearby towns.
The wedding was not to take place until seven P. M., but every one felt the importance and prestige connected with this wedding, and they made a desperate effort to obtain seats hours before the appointed time. Guests started to arrive at five o'clock, and of course it is understood they obtained the best seats, after so many were reserved for the bridal party.
Friday, May 3, 1929
ON WEDNESDAY evening, April 24, 1922
most gorgeous and elaborate wedding
the uniting of two "Royal Families" the
more splendor and pomp. At 6 o'clock "16th and Christian Streets, was filled
gorgeously gowned women and well-groom
Wilmington, Washington, Brooklyn, and
well represented, to say nothing of great
proper and nearby towns.
The wedding was not to take place
one felt the importance and prestige o
and they made a desperate effort to o
appointed time. Guests started to arrive
it is understood they obtained the best s
served for the bridal party.
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At 6:45 Mrs. Claudine Webster Douglass, who needs no introduction, as one of Phila's foremost organists, took her seat at the console. While Mme. Evans sang, "Oh Promise Me," silence proved to the singer that her audience was more than pleased. Their faces showed that they would have felt better if they could have given in to their feelings with hardy applause. This being the improper thing under conditions they had to suppress any boistrous demonstration of approval and pleasure.
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At 7 o'clock, Mrs. Claude Connors, cousin of the bride, made her appearance at the processional aisle, while the golden throated organ peeled out Mendelsohn's Wedding March, accompanied by Mr. Frank Conwell, violinist of Riverton, N. J. Mrs. Connors made a lovely matron of honor, wearing a daffodill canton crepe gown, large picture hat, with hose and slippers of the same shade. Carrying a large bunch of American beauties. While the matron of honor walked slowly up the central aisle Rev. Wm. A. Howard, the pastor, took his place at the Altar, followed by Mr. Irving M. Brown, the groom and his best man and brother, Mr. Dewey Brown, both of Madison, N. J. The bridesmaids, Ruperta Chacon, sister of the bride, wearing flesh gown, with hose and slippers to match, picture hat of moire trimmed with tulle, carried pale pink sweet peas. Miss Catherine Williams, dressed same as Miss Chacon, Miss Roberta Langston and Miss May Lilly Brown, sister of the groom, both wore salmon gowns carried sweet peas to match. Miss Vivian Berry, cousin to the bride and Miss Nanie Brown, another sister to the groom, wore gowns of orchid, sweet peas to match. All wore cut crystal necklases, presents from the bride.
The ushers, Messrs. John Mills of Jersey City, Oliver Bartlette of East Orange, Ernest Wall of East Orange, Hanley Cones of Phila, Hugo Jackson and Claude Connors.
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The ushers and bridesmaids walked slowly up the side aisles while Master Lloyd Woodson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Woodson, dressed in a black and white satin Oliver Twist suit, carried a white satin heart shaped pillow, upon which rested the wedding ring. Following close behind came little Frances Buery of New York, a cousin to the bride, dressed in a gold dress of lace, with lace hat to match, carrying a basket of red roses. When she had reached the altar, the chimes rang
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out as clear as any human voice could have sang. "Here Comes the bride." Truly a more lovely bride never preceded her. Miss Florencia Chacon, on the arm of her father, Mr. Nicholas Chacon, who's face showed both pride and dismay at finding the giving away of such a lovely daughter was not an easy task.
The bride wore an ivory satin gown made on simple lines, with an uneven hem (made and arranged by Mrs. L. Buery of New York City). She wore a veil of cap effect with two bands of orange blossoms. Ivory satin slippers with hose to match, carrying a bridal bouquet of roses and sweet peas.
The little Misses Betty Glover, charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Glover, and Rose Pearl Hall, the dainty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Hall, carried the train of the bride. They wore stunning pink dresses of canton crepe.
The bride's mother wore an oyster colored chiffon circular skirt, short in front and long in back, orchid hat, with slippers and hose to match.
Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Stewart, Mrs. Betty Stewart of Elton, Va., Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Stewart, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Buery, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Connor, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Haith, Madison, N. J., Mrs. Hopkins, Welmington, Del., Mrs. Mayberry, Welmington, Del., Mr. and Mrs. McLeod, Riverton, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Irving Brown, parents of the groom.
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Mr. Dasevell of Washington, Mr. Winters of New York, Miss E. McAllister of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Langston, Mrs. K. Malloch, Mr. Faust White Woodard, Miss Mary Budd, Mrs. Katie Woodson, Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Woodson, Mrs. Byran of Cape May, Mrs. Johnson of Cape May, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Conwell, Riverton, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Coverdale, Mr. Wm. Summerson of Darby, Mrs. Forrest Battis and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. Miller, Lawnside, N. J., Mrs. Viola Williams, Mrs. Mannie Blackwell, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hall, Mrs. B. Glover.
On Wednesday evening the "Chesterfield Club" of Phila gave their second annual dance, at beautiful Musicians Hall at 18th and Parkway. Everyone who attended said it was the outstanding dance of the year. The hall was bedecked with palms and the guests were protected from the weather on entering the hall by a large canopy. A liveried footman added much prestige to the affair.
Domer Brown's Radio Ten were at their best, their syncopation made it very hard for anyone to miss a dance. Some of the old-timers who have not been seen for sometime at dances could not resist the call of the Chesterfield dance.
One of the old-timers, and by the way, he happened to be a doctor, when he heard "Sweethearts on Parade" being played, made a wild hunt for a little flapper who was not dancing. He was forced to extend his hunt to the basement where refreshments were being served. In a few minutes he came up to the dance floor with one of the prettiest Little flappers in the building. We learn she is a student of the "Essie Marie" studio, of dancing. Well the dear doctor, trying to make an impression, started to do a dance, that appeared to be a cross between the
them. We saw one Miss Green, who hasn't missed any first class dance since the Spanish American War, and let us tell you she was shaking a wicked hoof. It would be impossible to tell you of all the amusing things we saw, because there was one a minute. Oh yes! And could we tell you that a certain funeral director from Washington, O.C., really had his fun.
We believe the Chesterfield Club draws more people from distant cities than any club we know of. Of course the hospitality it shows has much to do with it. The club members' wives and girl friends acted as hostesses, and they saw to it that every one was having a good time. This affair could have easily been mistaken for a fashion show, for there were certainly some stunning gowns displayed. To describe them all would be impossible, but we will mention a few. Mrs. George Collier of Chicago was most charming in an orchid Canton crepe. Miss Vivian Moore of Chicago was quite petite in a salmon taffeta, Miss Alma Ferguson of Brooklyn was quite chic in a daffodill flowered silk, Miss Beatrice Skinner of Wilmington, Del., wore a yellow ruffled taffeta. Miss Penny Askew of Phila, wore a black silk trimmed with white,
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Mrs. Carl J. Wright wore a purple chiffon, Mrs. Willlard Butteo, wore an orchid taffeta, Mrs. John E. Harris wore a black and white taffeta, Mrs. Frederich M. Hopkins, wore an old rose taffeta, Mrs. Lamlin Powell, wore a pink canton crepe. All of the ladies present wore gowns worth mention, but it would be impossible. A few more of the out of town guests were: Miss Esther Payne, Baltimore, Md., Miss Kathryn Jackson and Gwendolyn Smith of Washington, D. C., Miss Geraldine Bivens of Champaign, Ill., Misses Ethel Wright, Sarah Young Vivian Young, Theresa Wingfield of New York City. Messrs. James Jarvis and Edwin Evans of Washington, D. C., Mr. Harry Jacobs of Baltimore, Md., Messrs. Sims, George Johnston, Elmer Wynn and Sydney Haywood of New York City.
The Excelsior Dramatic Club were at tea recently at the home of Mrs. George Hixon, 5741 Cherry Street, with all the members of West and South Philadelphia present. The officers of the club are Francis Kirby, president; Monte Morris, secretary; Tebe Covington, trasurer. The members of this club are all high school students.
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New Haven
by
Iola Violet
Willss
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~ Dame rumor says that John Morris
‘is engaged to Miss Olivia Walker.
* * *
-' Mrs. Dean of White Plains, N. ¥.,
and Mr. H. D. McCrackin of Boston
, Were the week-end guests of Mr. and
‘Mrs. Frank McCrackin.
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_ We wonder why a couple of damsels
chose four o'clock in the morning to
| Stage a battle on Dixwell Avenue over
a certain Brother!
3 se k
! People now-a-days are always giving
advice, and here’s another piece: Eddy
'C., if you have to go with more than
; one girl, do it decently or you will lose
; cute little H. M.!
} * €£ *
; Mrs. Mary Strong left for Boston re-
_ cently, after spending a very pleasant
‘week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gerald
: Dean in Fair Haven. Mr. and Mrs.
; Dean were formerly of Boston.
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Zeus will sweep down on the dogs
‘John Davis, Edmond Holiday, Howard
! Thompson, and William Allen, as they
i! are soon to become members of the Ra-
| korta Club. :
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The whoopee social given by Mrs.
Ann Sims on Wednesday evening,April
| 24th was a great success. A pleasant
‘evening was spent in dancing, eating,
‘and card playing.
*_ * *
’ On the same evening, the Brotherhood
Club held.forth at the Odd Fellow Hall
‘with its Second Annual Reception, and
/a good night they had for it—perfect
‘ weather for dancing. The Keystone
: Orchestra furnished excellent music.
-_ * *
A dancing and ecard party was given
by Miss Elizabeth Martin on Saturday
; eyening, April 20th. Delicious refresh-
ments were served at midnight. The
following persons expressed themselves
as having had an enjoyable time: Mrs.
Rose Spencer, Mrs. Mary Martin, Misses
‘Lottie Whitefield, Ella Eleckley, Susic
Whitefield, Messrs. N. Baker, Ellsworth
Kidd. and Samuel Jones.
* £ *
Miss Naoma Martin entertained a
number of friends at her home last
Sunday afternoon. Those present were
Mrs. Joseph Baker, Misses Maude
Brinkley, Ethel Morgan, Lottie White-
field, Ella Kleckley, Susie Whitefield.
Messrs. Charles Jefferson, Morse Rob-
erts, Geo. Griffin of West Philadelphia,
F. Vaughn and Virgil Baker of New
Haven.
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Mrs. Hazel Richmond entertained with
a party at her home on Tuesday after-
noon, April 23rd in honor of her daugh-
ter Lorraine’s fifth birthday anniver-
sary. Games were played, and dainty
refreshments were served to nine chil-
dren. The. table was beautifully dec-
orated in pink and white, the main at-
traction being a large birthday cake
with five candles. Lorraine received —
gifts galore. Those present were Gloria
Costa, Kenneth Redmon, Jr., Geraldyn
Roston, Oscar Ross, Jr., Jackie Brown,
Lenora Mason, Corrine Redmon, Lueille |
Morgan, and Harry Brown. ,
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The Musical Program presented by :
St. Agnes Guild, at the St. Luke Parish !
House on last Thursday evening was a <
huge success. The program opened \
with a solo by Miss Josephine Will- -
iams. Carter and Roland Pen, the com-
edians, received hearty applause. Mrs.
- Mall all news to Iola Violet Willis,
§. Livingston. Street, New Haven,
... Joe College In Buffalo ....
ama, you can sco,
It’s not so much the grounds
That call the bird and bee
It’s the folks that live within
And the flowers that bloom without,
That call the bird and bee and’ friend.
That’s what we care about.”
3 ss 8
We have been telling folks down in
the big city that Buffalo didn’t have
21y, or rather many. pretty damsels,
und things to that effect. But, I am
sure we will be pardoned, we must be—
we just can’t begin to explain, some-
how, now that we have been to places
to and seen things, How could we
ever begin to. tell all and all in the
same breath!
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The other night at a certain party,
we noticed every one of the young
things present, we mean ladies, of
course, were good to lok at. They
were more than that, even more than
pretty. We just can’t help raving.
that’s all. We saw some here that
would figure well up in any beauty
contest. And too—those lines—those
figures! Gentle readers, if perchance
you happen to see such lovely ones as
Marion Stewart, Mattie Hawkins, Thel-
ma Mason, and Leona Mitchell, you
will agree with “Joe College” that they
are mighty, mighty, beautiful creatures.
From time to time, “Toe College”
will give you a chance to look upon
the pictures of these lovely and lovable
ladies.
s+. *
LET US TAKE YOUR HAND!
Magnolia Davis is just an idea of
Buffalo today. She hath charm!
“se 2
Lenora Stevens, another dear one,
who knows how to be sweet.
ss 8
Hattie Baskin—Oh, this lovely lady.
Youn must meet her, fellows. Ob, yes.
you just must!
se 6
Mrs. Terry, Boy, boy, talk about
sweet people! Here is one of God's
creatures.
.-*¢ ©
Mrs. Shelton, another one who comes
under the heading of being a lovely
lady.
xe ®
Mrs. Nevells belongs to that greup
that hath poise, if you get what I
mean!
- * *
Now, now, charming and all that
oes with youth and pep. The Misses
Grant are two little ladies that are
rather right out there.
vo.
We heard a lot about Freda Walker.
You know she is much better than it
was told to us! My! My!
7-_* *
We figured that the Basketball game
ast Friday night would have been
1uite a season affair, but somehow it
vasn’t, and here we are without a
rood excuse for the folks remaining
way from an affair that was free.
ee
We understand that Mr. and Mrs.
William Jackson are sailing for Europe
n the Hampton Cruise. Mr. Jackson.
‘ou know, is Secretary of the most
necessful Y. M. C. A. Buildings in the
‘ountry. They are to sail on the La
“rance on June 8th, and will visit Lon-
lon, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Italy
ind France.
This, of course, will be a very exten-
ive and educational trip for the Jack- —
ons. More power is what “Joe Col-
ONE CONVENIENT SPOT
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SPECIALISTS
THE JACOBSON’S PHARMACY
Hyman Jacobson - Harold Robinson
445 Michigan et Clinton
Buffale, N. Y¥.°
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Dorothy—A lot of pep, this dear one
possesses!
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Marion—Now, ‘talk about your pas-
sion flower, or whatever you choose to
term it. This lovely one is the per-
sonification of them all.
se
Helen—Slim lines, and has she that
“it? smile?
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Thelma—Petite and then some. Youth
nnd beauty in their nth power.
. _* ©
Evelyn—this little ¢reature was _dis-
covered by Elynor Glynn. That irresist
ible bit of loveliness.
_ *
Bernice—As a matter of form, alge-
braically, so to put it, just one of these
ereatures ordained by the Gods.
** *
Elen—The fair one! Those eyes! A
bit shy—but Oh My! My!
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Pauline-—This fascinating person falls
short of nothing. Youth, Beauty, and
al that goes with them! She has eyes
too, Oh Boy!
* * «
Odessa--But when eyes, and form
and those virtues that men love are
discussed, this lovely lady “has them
all, of course in her own cute little
way!
* ®
Nelie—Now Nellie has dimples. She,
to our mind is the possessor of the
original “it”!
._. *
Charlotte Brown is quite a lovely
thing, and how! She possesses that
sraceful air about things too!
Look for big Announcement
in Inter-State Tattler next
weck. Be sure and read it.
Saw Bernice Byers Friday night at
the dance loking sweeter than ever!
* * *
Rose Bud was up the Paradise signi-
fying. the other night!
- * &
Ted Collins hasn't been seen round-
about much, lately. We always liked
to run into the old boy now and then.
_ * *
We were over at the Paradise, the
other night. Jimmy Perkins and his
erchestra were as the boys put it.
“Usht like that." yes. yes!) These boys
“ave their way....the fair ones too,
uid how!
*_ * *
Sherman seems to have a crush on
Umma, you know! Of course, we don’t
know what it’s all about. She said
Simmons was sort-a liked by the folks,
now, new!
* * 8
And after hearing so much of the
‘ovely | Margaret Simpson, we had a
chance to meet her! Yes, she has it!
“ * *
Milt is still raving about the little
xirl in Blackbirds. We can’t very well
Wiane him, but he really has fallen
‘or Marmetta,
+e ®
Ifensen, the bloody citizen from Bos-
ton has been signifying around here
quite a while now! What is your
racket, old man?
_— *
At the Jacobson Pharmacy. Joe Col-
t ne. .. D..f.7.50.
| Coming to Buffalo?
| NEW EASTERN GUESTS
| WILL FIND THE LAST
| WORD IN HOTEL COMFORT
Rates $1.50 per day up.
s $5.50 per week up.
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eta astern Hotel
Je
} a ue
}185 Seneca St. at Michigan
. BUFFALO, N. ¥.
| Tel. Seneca 10166-9134
| MARGARET LYNCH
} and. JESSIE JOHNSON, Props.
. Seen!
lege is located when in Buffalo. It in
only another Tattler’s location. You
must come over sometime and meet
“Joe College.” You know he is just
‘like Old Man River—keeps on Rolling
Along!
of * 8
Dropped into the Atlantic Tea Room
the other day. It’s quite the place for
u ligtie lea, and tete-a-tete ufter the
show or so, bet your life! You can take
her there after the dance, too, old man.
They are bound to like it.
2 * *
‘The most unique club we have heard
of is the “No, No Club.” Of course, it
is a social club, made up of men and
women. Two of the members thercof
celebrated a double birthday party last
Friday night at the home of Mrs. Hub-
bard, 236 Cedar Street. The two mem-
bers were Mrs. Helena Mentis, and Mr.
Denver Wallace. The affair was peppy
from nine until — you'll pardon the
“antil!’
_* ©
CAN YOUR IMAGINE—
Herschell Walker not in his correct
spirits?
Harold Robinson not making a lot
of to-do about his girl-friend?
Tom Crawford robbing Abbie to pur-
chase that. horrible so-called William
Penn?
Bill Jackson not getting in with Ma
and Pa?
Cirise without ‘that kind little way
of hers?
Hyman Jacobson not selling some-
thing or the other? ~
“Joe Colleze” not getting material
for his column?
Otis Davis not talking Basket Ball?
Hi conc N. J. by VILMA
YOUNG.
eee
Mr. James C. Smith of Englewood.
baritone, will make his debut in_ his
home town on Wednesday evening, May
15. The Recital will be held at Lincoln
School Auditorium, Englewood Avenue
and William Street. We are all looking
forward to an enjoyable evening of
song. Mr. Smith will be assisted by
Miss Lydia Mason, pianist, well known
in New York.
sf @
T hear Sonny Mays is a nice boy these
days, he’s telling humorous jokes, he's
funny that way. Your O. K. with us
Sonny.
* *
Say Hank, what is that thing you
ride around in anyway? Where did
you get it? Whose was it?
‘#8
Thornton, who are you visiting now?
All roads seem to lead to Genessee Ave.
se *
“Red” Carter thinks that the school
is on a strike. What causes that?
s s+ *
Paul McCoy stop giving advice. sev-
eral cases of illness have been reported
to indigestion, your advice doesn’t seem
healthy.
* e+ ©
Mr. Al. de W. of N. ¥., we hear you
are wearing a chain, to what or to
whom have you become a slave? R. H.
keeps an eye on it. Donald laughs.
Now what does Geo. think? Oh Ruth!
. * ©€
We hope Billings of N. ¥. didn’t
shrink up the other night, you know
it rained. You rain on me, I’ll shrink
on you.
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THD INTER-STATE TATTLER
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- Del Rio in South America?
‘ANSWER—No, Cuba. ,
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HERMAN JACOBSON — Of what
paper is C. H. Holmes, the editor?
Where situated?
ANSWER—A weekly called the
“Rising Sun.” Address 216 West
2nd St., Pueblo, Col.
* * *
GEORGE OTTLEY—Where can I
secure training in paper hanging.
painting or some trade similar?
ANSWER—Any vocational school.
There is one very near you, sit-
uated at 138th Street on Fifth
Avenue.
* * *
JOSEPH EGAN — Please let me
know where Miss Hazel Cheek.
from Boston and formerly with
Alhambra chorus, is at the pres-
ent time?
ANSWER—Sorry, have not been
able to locate Miss Cheek as yet,
but any mail you wish forwarded
can be sent in care of Interstate
Tattler and we will see that it
reaches her.
* * *
E. LEE—TI would like to know if
thé Blackbirds of 1928 has ever
played at the Howard theatre in
Washington, D. C.?
ANSWER—Possibly the road show,
but not the original Blackbirds.
* * -
H. ANDERSON—When and where
will the Knights of Pythias hold
their convention this year?
ANSWER—Syracuse, N. Y., on July
20th, 1929.
* * *
J. B. A.—Please tell me what base-
ball team “Fats” Jenkens is on
now?
ANSWER—RBacharach Giants.
* * *
L. PETERS—Kindly give me the
address of Mr. Bill Robinson, the
star of Blackbirds.
ANSWER—Any mail or communi-
cations for Mr. Robinson can be
sent or left at the Eltinge Thea-
tre, 42nd St. West of Broadway,
or sent to this office.
* * *
MARION WARREN — Will you
kindly tell me the names of some
teachers’ agency that supplies the
rural districts of the South or
West with colored teahcers?
ANSWER — There is no such
agency. You have to make appli-
cation in the State and pass ex-
aminations before you are per-
mited to teach anywhere.
* * *
JAMES BENTON — What is the
meaning of R. EB. P.?
ANSWER—As we understand, those
initials stand for ‘Royal Enter-
taining Partners.”
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ALICE TRESON—Who wrote the
book entitled “Black Laughter.”
What other books has the author
written?
ANSWER—Llewelyn Powys is the
author. Other books by the same
author are “Ebony and Ivory,”
“The Confessions of Two Bro-
thers” and < Thirteen Worthies.”
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If your question is not listed it is
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
"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
(Says she's "tight like that.") "I have read two of your Tattlers given me by a friend, who advised me to read the Lonesome Heart Column first. I did and find it very interesting indeed. It gave me a new idea.
I am asking you to please help me get acquainted. I have been here seven weeks and met two young gentlemen but not the type I would like to meet. Would like to become acquainted with some nice boys not over 21-28, who would take me as a pal, not a sweetheart. 'I'm tight like that!' "Am dark brown skin, five ft. 1 in. in height; weigh 105 lbs., a lover of dancing, cards and shows."
(My nickname's Don," explains our reader. To give background, we suggest that he add Quixote.)
"Would like to make some new girl friends through your column. Will you help me?
"Am five ft. 6½ inches tall and weigh 150 lbs.; brownskin, black hair and eyes; considered passable looking. Do not drink or gamble; fair education and loads of experience; musician by profession; play saxaphone and also sing a little
"I would like the girls to be about 5 to 5 1/2 ft. tall, brownskin, weight not over 135 lbs., broadminded and with a sense of humor, who enjoy tennis, golf, horse-races, theatres, dancing, good literature and music.
"I am an American and not prejudiced as I am looking for refined friendship."
(An Indian once exclaimed, "White man string words together, see how many he got!" Our young man swings to the other extreme.)
"Am just a lonesome boy of 28. Looking for not a good-looking girl but a good pal."
(Lonesome Heart Editor has had thrust upon her a lovely pseudonym.)
"Dear Cheerful Heart—I needs must call you this because you cheer everyone up so. I only hope you can help me out.
"I'm very old — 29 — medium height and weight, dark brown. Would like to meet a young man (American) between 30-35, neat, clean and not abundantly fond of Mr. Volstead. "Am an excellent dancer and fond of good theatres. "May I place all this in your very willing hands? I feel that you will do your best."
(It is said that a Grecian youth, puzzled as to the question of marriage, sought out the Immortal Socrates for advice. "My son," the beer began, "If you marry, you will
desired letters. Data written in penell 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.
be sorry; if you do not, you will regret it!")
"If ever a man was in earnest about wanting to meet a nice girl and get married. I am that man.
"The girl must be good-looking, brownskin—though will not turn down any color if she possesses the other qualities—have nice hair, nice figure, sweet, affectionate disposition; anything over five ft. high, weight 145-175 lbs. Age any where from 25-35. A widow without children will suit just as well. "I am six ft., 180 lbs., brownskin, good hair. People say I have a wonderful disposition. I have a good position making a decent living. Am Christian, lover of music, art and shows; sing a little. Would like someone who is also interested in the same."
(Please write to these "shut-ins"; they are lonely.)
"It is my desire to ask you to find someone that would like to write to a Lonesome Heart and a worried soul on the inside of the gray walls thinking about the outside.
"She must be between orange and lemon color and have hair that just won't behave. Weight, 120-30 lbs., five ft. or fraction over. Wish my correspondent to be about 28.
"I am 5 ft. 4 in. and weigh 160 lbs.; brown eyes, brown skin and black curly hair; two gold teeth; 38 years old. It is a long road to travel but I will find the end under the next president. So Jackie, do what you can for this heartbroken soul. It is said the droppings of the honey-comb are sweet to the taste, so is a gracious woman's voice to a man's soul."
"I will be released in a short time to come, so when I am, I would like to have all ready waiting for me, the one and only thing in my life, and always will be, and that is a mate. And then we will look forward to our little lovenest.
"I would like to meet a nice refined woman, brownskin and let us both be real pals to each other until the end. It doesn't matter if she is a widow, with or without children, as long as she is between the ages of 20-30. I am brownskin, fair type, curly black hair and considered good looking; weight 150; height five ft. 4."
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"I offer no excuse for my plight, knowing that I was guilty of my commitment. However, I do contend that the measure taken and carried by the court was excessively drastical. Will be out in 1932. Of the three years in prison, two of them have been given in an earnest study of music and its composition. I play the piano a little and sing a little too.
"When free I am a very neat and somewhat excessive dresser, due to the fact that I love good clothes. Am not handsome but will pass. Am five ft. 5, and weigh 145 lbs. Like nearly all sports. Am very affectionate and crave the same, and how! fair education. Born in Boston, 1902. "Would like the person to be
fairly good-looking, five ft. 5, weight, 130-50 lbs., age 26-35, with exquisite (strictly feminine) form, as I detest boyish figures in women."
* * *
"I am one of the many lonesome hearts who eagerly scan your column each day with hopes of meeting an ideal through your medium. "At the present time I am shut away from the world and the nice things that make life worth while. I will appreciate it greatly if you can arrange a correspondent for me, some one who is congenial and broadminded enough to overlook my present predicament. A letter from the outside world certainly does inject a lot of sunshine into this dark and dreary place.
"Below follows a brief description of myself: age 26, height 5 ft. 71/2 inches; weight 150 lbs., brown eyes and wavy hair, real light complexion—a very pleasing personality. Fond of all out-door sports."
(One of my boys—member of the Reformers—has a number of songs that he would like to get on the market. If there is anyone that can help these lonely hearts "go over," will he not communicate with Jackie Nobile?)
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(And now comes a representative from the Mother country.)
"I have followed your L. H. C. for some time past; therefore, I have decided to write you for help.
"I am very much down-hearted indeed. Will you come to my assistance and help an anxious one? I shall appreciate it very much if you will do your best for me. I need a real pal with good intentions who can appreciate kindness and I shall do my best to please.
"Am African born, age 26, weight 140 lbs., brownskin, known to me as black. Would like lady of good appearance, any kind of complexion, age 18-29, with experience. No objection to dancing but subject to limitation. "Please just forget about the African, because the Africans are not so bad as you were told or as they are painted."
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(Writer places character above all else.)
"Perhaps there is a young lady between the ages of 17-20 who would care to write me. Prefer a girl who attends high school, with light brown skin and around five ft. 6 in. tall; above all, of good character.
"Am 21 years old, a graduate of 'Chapman Institute of Technology,' all-around athlete, five ft. 9, light brown complexion; sales manager by profession."
* * *
(No Jivers need apply, our correspondent informs.)
"If you can help me find a nice young gentleman, I'll assure you I will be very happy.
"Am dark brownskin, 19, five ft. 3/4 in., boyish bob, weigh 135 lbs., also sweet disposition and pleasing personality. Would like to meet a gentleman between the ages of 22-27. Color doesn't matter, but must be nice looking and have nice hair; dark or light brownskin preferable; good worker. Does not have to be rich: must
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not be a drunkard; must be respectable and have some intelligence. If he is a lover of amusements and social affairs, he is thirty-eight and two with me. Am anxious to meet one with automobile if possible—but doesn't matter."
(John Keats sums up in one line "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"—this athletic youngster who flings her personality on this page.)
"I will be twenty this July. Am a tall, teasing brownskin girl, height, five feet, five inches; weight, 130 lbs., dark brown eyes, long, unbobbed hair. I love to swim, play tennis and basket ball. I also dance and enjoy going to the theatre.
"Won't you please see if you can get some one to write to me? I am lonely for pen, pals."
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On the COLLEGE AMPUS
THE Junior Prom, that much heralded, auspicious affair of affairs, turned out a complete success. The god Bacchus did truly smile benignly upon that youthful, dignified flock, gathered in the Renaissance Monday night; and a "Renny" decorated and adorned as never before, bathed in soft sensuous moonlight, with Vernon Andrades syncopators strutting their stuff to perfection. New York offered its best in feminine pulchritude and believe me it was a case of mutual appreciation.
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SUMMER SCHOOL COACHING—90 hours July-August classes now forming. May examinations.
LECTURE COURSE—now organizing.
INSTRUCTORS: Gliby Robinson, L.L.B. (London), F. I. P. R.
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Here's what a few upper classmen say concerning the "Prom." "Footney" Fontaine, class president, elucidates: "Hm. It was a most propitious event, conclusively evidenced by the prevailing atphere of joy and cheer." (How do you get that way, "Foots.") "Shorty" Carter, Washington's bid for fame, declares: "It was just too sad, while I lasted."
Caesar Valdez, ladies' man from Noo York, says: "Not so bad. I've seen worse. Why in Phila. . . ."
Herbie Harris, Harlem's bouncing baby boy, chirps: "As I remarked before: "Proms ain't no trouble at all, but this sure kept me busy."
"Square Head" Longshore, the New York boy from Hokoben, N. J., orates: "Brother, I ain't no silver-tongued orator, but—I came, I saw, and gave up."
Artie Thomas (Ossifer Pap), the preserver of freshmen's morals, says with a far-away look on his handsome mug: "It will go down in the history of little 'Artie's' what a wonderful, appreciative evening was spent in tripping the light fantastic Monday night."
"Zeus" Frazer, the maple sap man from the South, specifies: "I dunno, but I'm just achally superfluous with it. The way those wimmin bothered me was awful."
The doorman of the "Renny" was sure kept busy showing erring crashers the folly of such ways. Boy, he gave the sidewalk a wicked punishment.
Undoubtedly the most outstanding, spectacular event of the Lincoln-Cheney track meet (we won 40-10), was the wonderful exhibition given by "Roddy" Lucas. Mr. Lucas, 'tis said, had a pressing engagement in Philadelphia, hence about noon hour he was observed sauntering nonchalantly along the Baltimore Pike, exquisitely, nay, grandiosiously attired in his gladdest of glad rags. Alas, those unfeeling drivers just nachally paid Mr. Lucas' frantic signaling no mind, and our hero strode sadly back to the campus to find the track meet in full progress.
Viewing the efforts of the contestants with the deepest scorn, Roddy was heard to observe: "These guys ought to give up. They can't run." Bystanders prevailed upon Mr. Lucas to give them some evidence of his skill, so, nothing loath, our hero borrowed a pair of spikes and under the protection of numerous coats, discarded his flamboyant garments, to stand forth arrayed in the glory of green silk underwear. At the bark of the gun he tore masterfully around the track, underwear trailing in the breeze of his going.
The going became rough. Oh so rough, and even more so under the encouraging shouts of "Beat him. Luckies!" "Oh, you Chesterfield king!" etc. At last Roddy staggered to the finishing line and just passed out. The time for the race? That, gentle readers, as Mr. Lucas forcefully declared, ain't none of your darn business!
The only fly in the ointment, or as well bred Lincolnites say, the colored so and so in the wood pile), that tends to mar the complete happiness of college life is that 7 a.m. breakfast bell. Some poet made a crack about the glory of bells, but I'll bet he wasn't awakened every morning by the crashing and banging of an old bell. In a desperate attempt to give the reader his version of it, Mr. Lawrence Howard elucidates:
As I drowse and dream and snore. Thinking of the world no more. That doggone ol' breakfast bell Comes, it seems, my joy to quell. Just as I am sleeping best— In the midst of sweetest rest— I can hear that nasty, fell, Temper-raising breakfast hell.
Some one surely ought to try And persuade that cruel guy, Just to lay off for a spell, Pulling on that plagued bell. If that thing keeps ringing on My religion's good as gone Let me raise and loudly yell "Down with Lincoln's breakfast bell." The usual post mortem effects and comments after some unusual occurrence are again in order. The results of these Penn relays were
a source of disappointment to many Lincolnites, yet "Stretch" Sydnor came through nobly, copping second place in the high jump. The mile relay on which rested our best hopes qualified for the finals, but were eliminated in the main scanza. We may comfort ourselves with the thought that everybody knew we were in the race. Better luck next time boys.
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HELLO everybody. Wilberforce has come back to life again. It is getting warm now and the regular punchers can be seen at most anytime and any place. There has been a few changes made in the Social world but everything is "jammed up."
The Wilberforce Sextette has just returned after a wonderful Eastern tour, visiting such cities as Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Everyone was glad to see them back. You can ask I. Webster and L. Stewart about that though.
C. Abernathy, we are anxious to see you dance, we have heard so much about your dancing. Does Lillard know what goes on at these practices?
F. Harper, which one is it that you go with, R. Shelton or L. Jones. We heard all about those. Botony Hikes. Watch your step on those fields trips, Miss Harper.
The Homesteaders were here'twasn't so bad even though we did lose 6-3. Coach Sap Lane's boys made a splendid showing against the professionals. It is said that the Grays have one of the strongest teams in the country. Keep it up, maybe we'll get Babe Ruth and his Yankee team for an exhibition.
So we see, it resulted just as it was alleged, hinted and rumored—Huff and Duffy and Woolfolk-Cullors affairs ended with a favorable Home sweet Home, but poor Jeff is where Luther had his poultry.
The Sextette had a successful trip out East visiting most of the larger cities and didn't our good and patient friend Blozetta smile upon their return? One of these big "basso" smiles.
Atta-boy Dr. Leo, surely we are grateful for these track instructions. We know you made a splendid record while at Howard and at the Penn relays, by some of those tips our boys may do likewise. Thanks!
Our good old insurance friend, Chief Davis, should be pushing this way soon in that too bad Packard. Come on, Chief, you know The "Force at Spring
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Time." Fishing, golfing, tennis, and the other Golf Game.
Les Shortridge, you surely can disappear. Have you been in another wreck? Oh, yes, who was that new face that we saw Waysidding for dinner Sunday. Eh?!!!
The old saying "Old fires will rekindle" is quite true and seems to fit right in. How about it, Miss C. Cullors?
Helen Williams, watch your man!!! They say these rehearsals are too bad.
Jimmy Lucas, we are glad to see you back; maybe someone will stop crying the blues now.
Boys, will you please give the following girls a break? They seem always to be singing the blues: Lillian Greene, Janie Butts, Maria Burton, Naomi White.
F. Carolina, what is your game? Don't you like the social world. The fellows still like you. Make a move, don't be afraid of A. S. She ain't no TROUBLE!!!
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C. King, keep up the good work, you and Watson make a good couple.
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A. Ramey, we heard about your secret love axair with J. Woolfolk. Don't get caught under the hammer. A hint to the wise is sufficient.
Well, folks, this seems to be about enough this time as that beautiful weather is calling us out into the open: we shall sign off until NEXT WEEK.
YONKERS, N. Y. CURTIES RUTH. Contributor.
St. Augustine's Mission presents Katherine J. Morris, dramatic reader and Westchester County's favorite solo controlto, in a recital at St. John's Parish House at Hudson Street and So. Broadway on Friday night, May 10th. Beatrice Lucas, president, Nellie McAllister, secretary, and Louise Richardson, treasurer.
Last week "The Joy Makers Club" was entertained at the home of its treasurer. Miss Mattie Cook. An enjoyable time was had by all.
Mr. John Scott, a well-known figure about town, has been confined to his home for the past two weeks. At this writing he is somewhat improved. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Miss Hester Wilson, who was a patient in St. John's Hospital, has returned home and is improving.
On last Thursday Mrs. E. Butler, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Lucy Barnes, of Chase City, Va., was the dinner guest of Mrs. Cora Harris, of New York City.
Little Miss Lorraine Maple and her brother Harry, Jr., of New York City, were the week-end guests of their cousins, the Misses Edna Mae and Lucille Ruth.
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