The Inter-State Tattler
Friday, May 31, 1929
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JACK TROTTER, Business Manager GERALDYN DISMOND, Managing Editor. ALVIN J. MOSES, Editor. Published Friday of every week by the Inter-State Tattler Publishing Co., Inc., 2296 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y. Phone: Edgecombe 6661. Entered as second-class matter February 26, 1926, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the act of March 8, 1878. Subscription rate $3.50 per year. Vol. V. No. 22, Friday, May 31, 1929
THE BLACK SHADOW
A Romance of the Ring
By Darold Lewis
There was something deadly suggestive of the jungle in the man's stance as he leaned, arms outstretched along the ropes.
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Our Plank More playgrounds. Greater cooperation Racial independence, and recognition.
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A Romance
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HIS happened 'way back. The encounter took place in the ring of the old Commonwealth Sporting Club in the heart of Harlem, sometimes called the "Negro Metropolis."
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The din was terrific. Five thousand eyes shone with pride, as only the eyes of the Negro can shine. Two thousand throats acclaimed their leading fistic representative in the heavyweight division.
There under the glare of the arclights stood their idol. A sculptured study in bronze. The elevated square with its hempen strands seemed indeed a fitting pedestal.
There was something deadly suggestive of the jungle in the man's stance as he leaned, arms outstretched along the ropes. Careless, he appeared almost languid as we watched through lowered lids the feeble attempt of his white opponent to rise from the canvas where a swishing left hand punch had deposited him. On hands and knees, the game lad bravely strove to regain his feet. At last he achieved his aim.
The crowd, though strongly partisan, was not prejudiced. The white fighter was cheered lustily. The general run of the public loves a fighter, whether white or black. These rabid fans were no exception.
The few Nordics in the assemblage raised their voices in encouragement. At times when their feelings overrode their sense of discretion strong caustic words would be hurled at the black gladiator, to be instantly followed by apprehensive glances to left and right, as if fearing instant bodily reprisal. Awful tales were told of these "niggers."
No danger threatened. The black folk were child-like in their enjoyment of the spectacle.
Shaking his head to clear it of the cobwebs that seemed to enfold his brain, the white fighter lurched towards his opponent.
Not until then did the black man move. Compassion shone in his eyes, but this was business. Craftily he
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suggestive of the jungle in the man's stance as he leaned, arms or
held out his head as a target. The deceptive ingenuity of the man was remarkable. The pale-skinned warrior seeing victory in his grasp, summoned his reserve forces and made a savage thrust at the black apparition before him.
The bronze figure just barely shifted its head in a snake-like motion and with the recoil, quicker than the eye could follow, a merciful right hand wafted the unfortunate Caucasian into oblivion.
As the last fatal count was tolled, Harry "Kid' Roberts—known far and wide wherever the cauliflower industry flourished—glided across the resined floor, lifted his late antagonist in his huge arms, and deposited him gently in the nearest corner.
CHAPTER II.
THE frenzied crowd seemed to try their best to bring the roof down with their shouts. Some clapped unknown men on their backs. Without an exception the recipient turning around, either shook hands or murmured words of praise about the black warrior.
This was the hey-day of Harry "Kid" Roberts' career. The famous "Black Shadow" was not allowed to leave the ring unescorted. On the shoulders of his friends he was proudly carried. Even the privacy of his dressing room was invaded.
The leeches that cling tenaciously to the successful gladiator—in all branches of sport—were there with ingratiating grins on their rodent-like features. Not all were black.
Harry was wise in the ways of the world. He was gifted with a brain and he knew how to use it.
After graduating from public school he had spent two years in high school, when the loss of his parents, murdered with scant cause in the South, forced him, his finances depleted, to scuffle for a dubious living. The irony and bitterness of a black man, handicapped by color, had bitten deep in his soul.
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arms outstretched along the ropes.
Two years before when Harry was toiling for a bare living on the docks, fox-trotting under a load of bananas to the tune of the foreman's "Shake it up! Step on it! Get a move on yah!" there was no adulation then paid him. Now how different. Not a step was taken without his clinging shadows.
The hard work had toughened him, hardened the muscles of his body, not binding them, for he had not stayed long enough for that, but making of them cushioned pads that answered the will of his clear thinking brain at a moment's notice.
The heredity of the man's forbears was apparent in the effortless way in which he carried himself. His step was light as the tiger on the trail. As first one foot and then the other was deposited the body swayed from side to side. There was no shock as the foot touched the ground.
Harry had not forgotten the hungry days he had spent looking for employment before he had secured a berth in Romeo's gang on the East Side dock. The experience it engendered but served to more strongly knit the black man's resolve to succeed, and make something of himself in spite of the well-nigh insurmountable obstacles in his path.
The bronze giant's two-hundred and ten pounds of hard flesh, bone and muscle suitably covered the man's six-foot-one frame. He drew the attention of the passerby eye where. Truly this was a man. They generally paused to stare.
Johnny Bascomb, manager or a string of well known fighters was the fortunate one to discover this Negro, destined to be heralded by the sporting fraternity as the "Black Shadow," the shadow that hovered over the head of a white champion so tenaciously that refuge was sought behind the foolish but useful color line.
Johnny Bascomb was coming out of a barber shop when he collided with the black giant, on his way home from work.
Bascomb thought a lot of himself. To have this odious Negro staggering him—for Johnny, a small man, was thrown off his balance—was in Bascomb's opinion the
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On the Cover Miss MARY BOLLING, popular member of the Smart Set whose winsome personality has endeared her to the thousands of visitors who are the guests of the elite of "Harlem Society."
THELMA MEERES of the delightful team of Meeres and Meeres adagio dancers de luxe.
Lower Right Miss CONSTANCE LARECIAPERDUE creation of youthful loveliness, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius L Perdue, and the sister of the ever-popular Clarence L. Perdue, of 28 West 137th Street, New York City. Miss Perdue is in the graduating class of Textile High School, and is engaged to wed Dwight Wendon Van Dyke of Brooklyn, and expects to enter College in the fall.
MARGARET SIMS, With Connie's new show that is bound to create a sensation along the Milky Way by the euphonious title— "Hot Chocolates."
VESTA ATKINSON, —This sweet Society debutante happens to hail from the city across the Bridge—no longer will the boys find it hard to "Come over."
VESTA ATKINSON, —This sweet Society debutante happens to hail from the city across the Bridge—no longer will the boys find it hard to "Come over."
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THE MUSICIAN
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LOUIS COLES, formerly of Jeff Blount's select Club Lenox and Cotton Club Revue, who sailed with "Blackbirds"
LOUIS COLES, formerly of Jeff Blount's select Club Lenox and Cotton Club Revue, who sailed with "Blackbirds"
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JUSTIN SANDRIDGE who appeared in one of the most delightful recitals of the season at International House Nearly every member of the Social Se was in attendance.
JUSTIN SANDRIDGE who appeared in one of the most delightful recitals of the season at International House Nearly every member of the Social Se was in attendance.
Social Snapshots
Geraldyn Dismond
EXHIBITIONS of dancing by the children of Harlem constitute one of our favorite modes of entertainment. Yearly, the four or five popular dancing schools offer their programs and to the shows go flocking the parents, relatives and friends of the children. The performances are always delightful, the crowds of children refreshing and the ability of not a few, inspiring.
Friday, the 24th, brought the exhibition of Amanda Kemp's Dancing Dolls to the New Star Casino. A fortune must have been spent on the costumes, wigs and shoes. They were simply gorgeous. And Miss Kemp showed some admirable work in pantomime and aesthetic dancing. Her group numbers were especially interesting and effective. She made very clever use of the stage and the floor directly in front of the stage in handling the entire group. And credit must be given Mrs. Mabel Ford for her excellent assistance at the piano.
Among the outstanding numbers were a waltz by the advanced class in which the girls wore long ruffled purple tulle dressed, white satin ballet slippers and white silk curled wigs; the singing and dancing of Clara Gale and Muriel Sorrell, two cute little brown girls who possess personality, poise, good voices and clever feet; the dancing of Angeline Ortiz, a bit o' a lass from Spain; the smart formations and drilling in a number labelled "The American Patrol," which was held by Evelyn Wiggins, an accomplished toe dancer; the comedy work of June Jefferson who dressed like a gamin, featured. "I Faw Down and Go Boom," and the tapping of Olivia Jones, who is a real-hoofer. The surprise of the evening was the appearance of Frank Habersham, the miniature Johnny Hudgins, whose blacked face, loose tailed coat, big shoes and white mits leaves his audience in convulsions.
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There was no end of smart costumes. Mary Hughes wore the new red with boots to match; Arnice Mitchell used blue and rhinestones and danced with a blue silk parasol studded with rhinestones; Freddie Day wore a smart peach taffeta and tulle; Ruth Ramsey, a French gown of yellow with garden hat to match; Marion Dewey was ultra in gold metallic cloth and red fringe; Marthaline Rutledge, a breeze in blue chiffon; Elmira Smith had on an abbreviated skirt of feathers and the wood numphs were beautiful in red chiffon. Miss Kemp, who is assisted by Thelma Whitaker, has a class of one hundred.
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Mrs. Margaret D. Scott, renowned club and social worker of Los Angeles, who has been dividing her time between Irvington-on-the-Hudson with Mrs. Sarah Everette, and Newark with Mrs. Estelle Morris, was the guest of honor at a smart bridge luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the Dark Tower. Her hostesses were Mrs. Sarah Everett and her daughter, Estelle. Mesdames Ella Bell and Bertha Bradley of Bridgeport, Addie Jackson of Tarrytown, A'Lelia Walker, Bernia Austin, Rhea Finley, Sadie Tandy, Bessye Bearden, Helen Smith, Adelaide Cheeseman, Ida Hudson, Bertha Cotton, Blanche Miller, Lillian Bagnall, Mamie Frazier, Bee King, Bessie Miller, Adah Howell, Faunie Woods, Jeannette Colon, Estelle Morris, Marcissus Turner, Stella Johnstone, Ann Venie, Laura Ingram, Bea Wilson, Mamie Anderson-Pratt, Bettine Ragland, Dr. Gertrude Curtis, Iola Crampton, Cora Duncan, Irene McNichols, Sari Price-Patton and Geraldyn Dismond completed the party.
Before the game, a delectable lunchcon of chicken timbales, French peas, ice tea, tutti-fruitti ice cream and cakes were consumed amid much chatter. The game started about five o'clock and after an hour or so of intensive playing, the victors were announced. Stella Johnstone received perfume from the Rue de la Paix, Lillian Bangall, a brass candelabra, Laura Ingram, a rubber plant and hand painted pot, Estelle Morris, a red celluloid card holder, and the guest of honor, an elegant necklace of seed pearls, held by rhinestone bands.
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Mrs. Scott is the founder and president of the Sojourner Truth Home in Los Angeles and the 1927 winner of the Mme. C. J. Walker medal given yearly by the N. A. A. C. P. for personally collecting over $4,000 for the organization. In 1928 she conducted the Baby Contest which netted the N. A. A. C. P. nearly $5,000. The Scotts are numbered among the wealthy
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Here we have the lovely THELMA and PAUL MEERES and a lovely background - their new Parkard. The spiciest thing lately. Seventh Avenue really is graced with its presence.
Here we have the lovely THELMA and PAUL MEERES and a lovely background - their new Parkard. The spiciest thing lately. Seventh Avenue really is graced with its presence.
leaders of Western society and Mrs. Scott came East to superintend the settling of the estate of her late brother-in-law of Newark.
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Mme Anita Patti Brown, concert singer, was presented by the Pastor's Social Helpers of St. Marks M. E. Church, Monday, May 20th, in the main auditorium which was filled by a large and appreciative audience.
Mme. Brown, who ranks as one of our leading sopranos and who makes an extensive tour annually throughout the country, gave a program of the highest merit. Her rendition of the spirituals—You Better Mind—Let the Church Roll On—brought repeated encores and left the audience with an insatiable longing for more of the singer's art.
The Pastor's Social Helpers. Mrs. Sadie M. Saunders, chairman, is one of the outstanding auxiliaries of the Church and has success in its efforts to put over the cultural and financial program of St. Marks M. E. Church.
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Justine Sandridge appeared in a recital at the International House on Wednesday evening, May 21st. A representative audience greeted him, for Mr. Sandridge has established himself as an artist of extraordinary ability and charms his listeners by his skillful interpretation and technique of the most difficult passages from the world's foremost composers. Mr. William Lawrence, who is Mr. Sandridge's publicity manager, reported the concert a splendid financial success.
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Whoopee! Cocktail parties! A cup of tea here and there. Everybody rushing to get a word in. All of these kept Caska Bond, who sailed Friday, May 24th on the Caronada for London and an extended tour throughout Europe, constantly on the go with little time for the nappers to claim him.
On Tuesday, May 21st, his pupils surprised him with a bon voyage at his home, 580 St. Nicholas Avenue. He received everything from a shoe string to a steamer blanket, and everybody seemed anxlois to share in making his trip a memorable one.
Among those there were: Mrs. M. D. Hill, James H. Skelton, Mabel Bishop, Helen F. Cooper, Lucille E. Randolph, Mr. A. S. Carter, William B. Campton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mickens, Miss
Josephine Wicks, Alfred Woodley, Daniel Lee, Hugo Bornn, Richmond Barthe, Mrs. Madeline Cumberbatch, Embry Bonner, Lillian Gauntlett, Miss Muriel Stovall, Lillian DeLoach, Mrs. Ida Dewey, Miss Blanche Thornton, Miss Sarah Evans, Attorney Samuel Westerfield, Mrs. Jacquett, Miss Constance Lytton, Mrs. Ellise Bailey, Miss Angelina Armsteading, Mrs. Daisy Howard, Mri. Edith Woodley, Ernest Dewey, Mrs. Dora Turner, Mrs. Marjorle Wyche, L. A. Ransom, Master Albert Thornton and Mrs. Myrtle Gauntlett.
The justly famous "speaking" Bob Douglass, thanked the young men and women for the appreciative thought in putting the party on and pointed out the many splendid teachers here in Harlem, who are prepared to keep and direct our young folk in their artistic pursuits.
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On Thursday, Clinton Moore had a stag at his studio that was altogether righteous and the last word. Stags will be stags and are nobody's business, so we will let it go with the brief information that all the Gang was out and blues were checked with the hats.
Nancy Bryant closed the festivities with a Tea on Friday afternoon from five until eight, at 111 Edgecombe Avenue. Miss Kate Corman, former secretary to Mme. Novella Davies, who has just returned from London, was among the guests.
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Misses Vilma Young and Kathrine Noisette were the guests of the Grand Opera Society of which Mme. Zilpha Mae Barnes is director on last Friday evening. The affair held at the Arts Studios was attended by many opera stars.
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Grace Giles' famous pupils are ready for their big show, Friday, June 7th, at Manhattan Casino. The greatest array of children's talent will be gathered together on one program—singers, dancers and performers of the future. Come early and get a good seat, there will be plenty of seats on the floor.
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Mrs. Frank F. Wright of 226 West 150th Street, entertained a number of ladies at the Jack and Jill at a Bridge on Saturday afternoon, May 25th. Among those present were Mesdames Narcissus Turner, Pearl Bartley, Martha Turner, Julia Mitchell, Carrie Haywood, Mamie Speaks, Margaret Reeves, Clara Hart, Fannie Evans, Pearl Mitchem, Fannie Wood, Nanette Taylor, Lillian Parris, Louise Collins, Lucy Branson, Georgia Roark, Calista Turner, Susie Vanderbees, Lillian Rector, Ardelle Dabney, Teddy Lowachee, Sara Butler, Florence Holly. Haryett Lancaster, Bessie Williams, Anita Carrington, Lida Boyd, Willie Hodges, Hattie Mosby, Eleanor Johns, also Misses Mae Fitzgerald, Layle Lane, and Anna Askew.
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Honoring Mrs. William H. (Blossom) Holland's birthday, a number of friends gathered at the palatial residence of the Hollands' on West 136th Street, Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner that had been prepared in
commemoration of the event by her husband. An impromptu musical followed the dinner which was enjoyed by the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Armsted, Mrs. V. Falmetta of Stamford, Conn., and daughter, Miss Ollie; Major W. H. Jackson, Mrs. S. Scott of Dayton, Ohio; Dr. James Thornton; Miss Ravella Hughes; Miss Roberta Bosley; Miss Belle Watkins; Mr. and Mrs. Noah D. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Holland.
The following are out-of-town weekend guests who are stopping with the Hollands while sight-seeing in New York City: Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Henkson; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Murdah, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Upshur of Philadelphia, and Mr. Harvey Howe of Dayton, Ohio.
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Alberta Hunter had the misfortune to have $1,500.00 stolen from her in Paris. Some blow! But her friends stood by
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Carrie Payne is enjoying Chicago. Just what we expected.
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J. William Clifford has made Walter Winchell's colmun. Clyde Criswell, his companion with the monocle, was responsible. Eventually all celebs make the grade. The J. William is among the few of color.
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George W. Fields, messenger to Charles Dillingham, is a member of the general committee sponsoring the dance and reception by the Beneficial and Social Society of New York, at the Hotel Bellmen's Club House.
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Dr. Gertrude Curtis sailed Friday for Paris. Her fourth or fifth trip. She will remain abroad during the summer-
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It is with regret that we learned of the passing of Frederick D. Jenkins, who, after an illness of eighteen months died at his home, 410 West 136th Street, on Monday, May 6th. Mr. Jenkins was well known in New York Social and Club Circles and for years had been employed by the Baumgarten Antique Shop on Fifth Avenue. He is mourned by a wife, daughter Gladys, who graduates in June from Wadleigh High School, four sister—Mayme L. Briggs, Amanda Smith of New York City and Ethel Burke and Sarah Scott of Jamaica and a host of friends.
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Porter Granger, the well known playwright and composer, gave a musical at his unique studio Sunday night. The guests of honor were. Ann McVey, producer and instructor of dramatic art, from California; Geraldine Hughes of Baltimore; Ruth Walls of Atlantic City; George Morris, Journalist, and Luke Theodore Upshur, composer from Greenwich Village. Mr. Granger rendered a group of his popular songs, Miss McVey spoke on the Modern Theatre, Miss Hughes danced, Mr. Morris spoke on travel and by special request Mr. Upshur rendered several original compositions, among them "Remembrance" and "Drops of Blood." And there were refreshments—Oh Yes.
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Wilhelminia "Tuttie" Adams is convalescing at the Vincent Sanitarium where she underwent a major operation last week. The popular lady is
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swamped with messages of cheer and flowers.
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And the beautiful Laura Thomas is also on the sick list at the same institution. We sent our best wishes.
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Chappy Gardner who is playing Chicago in "Harlem" gives the "Windy City" one hundred per cent rating. The natives are liking "Harlem" he writes.
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Very Zonkie invitations are out for Evelyn Rebecca Laney's party, which I have on good authority is a birthday party, at the Walker Studio Wednesday. Knowing Evelyn's parties as I do, praise goodness, Thursday is a holiday.
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Had a spin in Paul Meeres' new boat last week. What a car that is. And the Paul adds to its million dollar air.
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Which reminds me—Bertha Lambert is busy getting a license to push her maroon Packard about and Ann Carlisle is up and out every mornning with a hiker trying to master the art of running a Chrysler. At least I am still able to walk four miles a day.
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A'Lella Walker is heading a group of smart Harlemites who will hop off for Atlantic City Wednesday for the Demonstration Day holiday. It will be close like those.
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Met the ge-orgeous new leading man of the Lincoln players. Those nose, those, eyes, and those black curly hair.
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The birthday dance party given in honor of Marjorie Mae Walton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Walton of the Dunbar Garden Apartments. Saturday evening. May 25, at the Dark Tower. 108 West 136th Street, was largely attended by boys and girls of New York and Brooklyn. They immensely enjoyed themselves to the enlivening music played under the direction of Mrs. Louise Curtis. Many beautiful gifts were received. A collation of sandwiches, punch, ice cream and cake was served.
Among those present were Ruby Allen, Helen Atkinson, Ruth Baker, Anise Boyer, Louise Burke, Juanita Campbell, Thelma Carter, Druscilla Dawson, Beatrice and Elise Ellagor, Eva Freeman, Adele Glasgow, Larline Harper, Marguerite Henley, Elizabeth Hendricks of Philadelphia, Elizabeth Jackson, Cassie Johnson, Eleanor Johnson, Odessa Johnson, Edna Laboga, Fredericka Moore, Lois Moore, Muriel Payne, Ruby Pickens, Marjorie Segal, Mattie and Emily Schriner, Clara Teague, Marjorie Tignor, Gladys Oile Walton, Virginia Warmack, Melba and Rowena Wells, Mirlan Ziegler, William Atkinson, Charles Axt, George Behagen, Billy Billups, Dudley Brown, Robert Brown, Burrill Bruce, Frank Caffey, Richard Challenger, Edward Carr, Micky Creamer, Alfred David, Lester Dobson, Jimmy Glasgow, Cornelius Goodwater, George E. Haynes, Jr., William Hendricks, Thomas Imrie, Harold Jackson, Barrett Johnson, Wilfred Lewis, William Lucas, Louis Mallard, Gilbert Moore, James McDonald, Cornelius McDougald, John McLaine, Everett Phillips, Waldorf Raynor, Dede Van Romandt, John Royall, Tommy Smith, Clarence Taylor, Fred Talley, John Vanputten, John Velasco, Emerson Marden, Buddy Walker, Emerson Warden, William Webb, Joseph White, Elmer Whittington and Gilbert Williams.
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Mme. Lula Robinson-Jones has returned home after spending a week in Washington, D. C.
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Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Robinson, Mrs. Geo. W. Brown and Mr. E. R. Johnson of Scranton, Pa., motored to the city last Tuesday to attend the De La Marge Reception as the guest of Mme. Lula Robinson-Jones.
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Miss Augusta Savage, the talented young colored sculptor of New York, has been awarded a fellowship to study abroad by the Julius Rosenwald Fund at the rate of $1,500 per year. This announcement has just been made and Miss Savage hopes to be able to spend two years abroad leaving this country the first of September. While abroad, Miss Savage plans to study with Bourdelle of Paris. Miss Savage is receiving congratulations from her many friends and well wishers and a bright (Continued on Page 16)
BROOKLYN
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By
Jean Louise
Simon
AST Saturday evening . . .
May 25th . . . at the Ashland Place Y. W. C. A., was given the "Big Whoopee Party" . . . for the Follies cast . . . Mrs. Laura Jean Rollock . . . sponsor of the Lincoln Settlement Follies of 1929 . . . left no stone unturned . . . nor did she spare either pains or money in making this dandy party a howling success. . . Oh gee, what fun we did have. . . You know . . . real carnival effect . . . fancy hats . . . horns . . . whistles . . . blowers . . . and all that . . . together with loads and loads of ice cream . . . (and really there were loads left) . . . cake . . . oceans of punch . . . and lollipops. . . The kids made merry and how! We had swell music too . . . piano . . . fiddle and drums. . . Towards eleven thirty . . . they gave us a touch of vaudeville . . . when our own dear Burke Horne . . . and cute Dot Embry did the "I've got nothing but love to give you . . . baby" stunt. . . The kids screamed their applause. . . Mr. Clarence Yates . . . the supple . . . genial little dancing master put over a number with Dot too. . . Then Whiting was called to strut his stuff. . . Mrs. Olga Hamilton was at the piano. . . Barret Johnson (and you know Barret . . . Saturday nite he was sporting new shoes . . . black and white ones) as Master of Ceremonies . . . presented two gifts from the "Jest Jean Jazzers" to Mrs. Rollock and Mrs. William Boyd. . . After the stunts we resumed our dancing . . . until twelve oclock which, as you know, is closing time at the 'Y." . . Mal Fulcher . . . Barret Johnson . . . Crudy Whiting . . . Emory Moore . . . and several other fellows were riots singing or we should say yelling . . . "It's tight like that" . . . such gestures and such facial expressions would have made a horse laugh . . . no fooling. . . Oh, there was much revelling . . . altogether a gay night . . . every one full . . . giddy . . . bumping . . . Linoy hopping . . . yes . . . full of food in Brooklyn. . . But in New York . . ! The "Girl Friends" . . . at Osbiny Club rooms drew Norman Johnson . . . Burke Horne . . . Emory Moore . . . Malcolm Johnston . . . Milt Nicholas of Quaker town . . . and Gene Hoskins . . . to New York after our Whoopee Party. . . That gives
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you an idea why we have said "But in New York"! The whoopee makers at the Whoopee Party were: Dot Embry, Ruby Pickens, the Colemans, Mary and Hortense, Iona Johnston, Pearl Whiting, Sylvia Whiting, Velma Gadsden, Marjorie Catarius, Frances Seaton, Vesta Atkinson, Jaunity Harris, Andree Florney, Rae Hairston, Margaret Evelyn, and Arline Burrill, Doris Hutchins, Myrtle Waters, Blanche Lee, Bill Pickens, Burke Horne, Frank Chamebrs, Milt Nicholas, Luddy
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Pardo, Will Doar, Cecil Wilson, Freddie Bestmann, Gene Hoskins, Mal Fulcher, Gene Rhodes, John Richardson, Herbert Hollon, he was sporting new shoes too, only his were brown and white, Ed Parsons, Bob Whiting, Muriel Gadsden, Portia Jacobs, Mack Hollings, John King, Lila Jeffers, Kenneth Wibecan, Joe Jeffers, Evon Thorne, Mildred Taylor, Anna Taylor, Mrs. Anna Taylor, Mrs. Anna Holbrook Keelan, Mrs. Margaret Chestnut, Mrs. Cora C. Horne, Mrs. Gay C. Simon, Mrs. Cyri Waller, Mrs. Florence Mouzon, Mrs. Agnes Fleming, Miss Fannie Yancy, Mrs. P. Evon Thorne, Mrs. Maria Spearman, Mrs. Olga Hamilton, and lots of others.
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The "Just Eight" club entertained their wives on Saturday evening . . . at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Boyd, 593 Madison Street. . . The evening was spent at cards. . . Following the usual custom of the club . . . the games stopped at midnight and the party adjourned to the dining room where covers were laid for eighteen, and an execellent dinner served by the popular Brooklyn caterer, Mr. B. Parker Smith. . . The table was beautifully decorated with choice cut flowers from Butler's florist. . . The surprise of the evening came after the repast when each lady was presented with a gift box con-
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taining a five dollar gold coin. . The members of the club present and their wives were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Barre, Mr. and Mrs. P. Evon Thorne, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W.
ODIES who will appear at Rockese gifted young people are clevery years their senior.
Stokien, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor, Major and Mrs. Frank R. Chisholm, and Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Grant.
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The swank Foreign Study club is having its closing meeting . . . for the season . . . at the International House . . . May 29th . . . with Mrs. M. B. Trotman as hostess. . . The guest speakers who have appeared before the club will give short talks . . . interspersed with music of various countries. . . It will be a most interesting and unique resume of the season's activities.
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The Premier Boys gave their Society dance at the Bamboo Inn on Friday evening and it was largely attended. . . . Among those seen flitting from table to table were: Peck Kearns, looking like a groom, (white tie and all), Whitney Hairston, trying to find out what it was all about, Sonny White, ready to do a fade out, Harry Jackson, and George Bland, as usual, were amusing the ladies. . . . A good time was had by all . . . and every one is looking forward to the Premier complimentary dance next month. . . . Misses Elsie Turner, Rella Williams, Hattie Murphy, and their escorts were the out of town guests.
Wot A Game! Wot A Game!
Wolau! Wolau! Wolau!
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History and Practice of Pharmacy
By OLIVER N. LaMORELL, Ph. G. M. P. S., Eng.
Resuming the explanation of the active principles, o fwhich alkaloids were mentioned and defined, I will now explain (1) Glucosides and (2) Amaroids or Bitter Principles.
Glucosides: This term is applied to a group of substances (chiefly of vegetable origin) which by the action of dilute acids or enzymes, are decomposed, with the production of a sugar and one or two other substances (not carbohydrates).
Amaroids or Bitter Principles: These are of such varied nature, that they do not admit any chemical diagnosis. The term includes all distinctly bitter extractives of definite chemical
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DR. C. HAROLD AMOS, practicing at 89 Waverly Street, has been appointed to the newly created position on the clinical staff of the Bureau of Hygiene, Yon composition other than alkaloids and glucosides. A few of the less important, which I will now state are: (1) Resins, (2) Fixed and Volatile Oils, (3) Balsams, and (4) Gums.
Having thus given an account of the various active principles, etc, presently, I will confine myself writing to Pharmaceutical Processes, which might be very interesting to those who may be inclined to, or have a tendency to Pharmacy. As already explained, these processes are the means by which the various preparations are manufactured from crude drugs, and are of the greatest importance in theory and practice of Pharmacy.
(1) Dialysis: This process is used in separating crystaloids from colloids by bringing them in a mixed solution into contact with one side of a membrane, as a bladder, parchment paper, which has water in contact with the other side, and resulting in the passage into the water of the crystaloids to form the "diffusate," the remainder constituting the "dialysate." In the next issue, I will continue the explanation of Processes. Read next week's issue.
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Syphilis of, the urethra (passage
urethra (passage through which the urine is discharged from the bladder) and the penis may occur at any stage of the disease. It may result in stricture with difficulty in urination or in urethal fistula (false passage of urine). Syphilitic tumors may attack the reproductive organs five to ten years
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after the infection. When these tumors attack the urethra, it may result in deformity and fistula. Tumors of this organ have often been mistaken for tuberculosis or cancer.
Syphilis of the prostate gland is very rare and may result in difficult urination, discharge and perhaps retention of the urine.
The epididymis (epi-did-e-mis), oblong organ attached to the testical, may be attacked by syphilis, causing epididymitis. The organ may contain nodules of different sizes, free from pain and tenderness.
The testicle may be attacked by syphilitic tumors. The organ may be uniformly enlarged and hard, the hardness is of a woody character, and the natural sensitiveness is decreased. The outline of the epididymis may be lost and become a portion of the enlargement of the testicle. The body of the testicle enlarges slowly, without causing any pain, and it often becomes as large an an orange. It is dense, feels heavy and the outline is regular. The scrotum (pouch which contains the testicles) is not affected until after there is a breaking down of the syphilitic tumor which may result in adhesions and ulceration.
Sterility results from advanced disease in both testicles. Syphilis of the organs of reproduction may also cause impotence. Together with the effects upon the body, sterility and impotence may result in serious consequences in married life.
If the doctor advises you to have your child's tonsils removed, don't hesitate to do so. Diseased tonsils can cause a heap of trouble. For the sake of health, have them removed, if the doctor advises it.
Visit your family doctor for help with health questions, or the Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee. 202 West 236th Street, Bradhurst 2995.
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WE HAVE had nights in Spain what nots, but the Audubon transformed the Rockland Palace of old Japan—calling their affair before has old Manhattan looked at a profusion of multicolored lantern blossoms, a dainty Japanese maiden strains of Charlie Johnson's orchestra caused the Audubon Club to be lost of consequence was represented and stream of interested patrons paid
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IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE
TAKEN PLACE OR HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED.
If we havent got it, mail it in to us.
WE HAVE had nights in Spain, festivals in old New Orleans, and what nots, but the Audubon Club really put it over when they transformed the Rockland Palace on last Friday night into a garden of old Japan—calling their affair a Japanese Fantasy—and how! Never before has old Manhattan looked so beautiful for the Audubon used a profusion of multicolored lanterns, a cherry tree, laden with cherry blossoms, a dainty Japanese maiden to hand you a cigaret and the strains of Charlie Johnson's orchestra as a disguise. All these things caused the Audubon Club to be long remembered. Nearly every club of consequence was represented among the box holders and an endless stream of interested patrons paid homage to the wonderful hosts.
As usual, when something swell comes off, we are busy, making it next to impossible to attend the most right-ous affairs. But we do get an earful of flowers, also her guests including Mm. Kate Walker, with gorgeous corsage (We still have ours). Many Georgie.
As usual, when something swell comes off, we are busy, making it next to impossible to attend the most righteous affairs. But we do get an earful sometimes that makes it possible for us to write about good things. Hence, we heard that the Mah Jongg Girls really turned things on at Bamboo Inn on last Wednesday. And without a doubt, a more charming set of young ladies will be hard to find. Together with the joy of youth and the strains of Joe Steele's orchestra, the cooling mineral waters, the delicious Chineso food, May 22nd was a night fit for the gods at Bamboo Inn. We prayed for good weather, and 'twas glorious All things good go to the good—such as the Mah Jongg Girls.
The Ace Club blossoms forth on June 5th. A Saturday night at Imperial Hall should mean much. We shall see. The best of music-direct from Broadway, we are told-has been obtained for the entertainment of the guests. Some of the handsomest of men compose the Ace Club, hence what a following they have.
$100.00 To Be Awarded Clubs
The Tattler's "Convention Q
opportunity for the winning club
will award three cash prizes to
among the first three prize winn
now. For particulars see the ba
President; enter your candidate.
The Tattler's "Convention Queen" contest is on. Here's a big opportunity for the winning clubs to enrich their treasury. We will award three cash prizes to the clubs whose candidates are among the first three prize winning girls. Enter your candidates now. For particulars see the back cover, page 16. Get busy, Mr. President; enter your candidate.
Friday, May 31, 1929
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Members of the popular ACE CLUB who are offering for their followers a delightful time at Imperial Hall on June 8th:- Johannas Arrindell, president; Maxwell Hunt, vicepresident; Wilfred Joseph, financial secretary; George Young, recording secretary; George Hazel, treasurer; Cecil Blanchette, business manager; Harold Cave, Arthur Arrindell, Cecil Voilones, Alvin Voilones, Carl Rollson, Carlton Davis, Larry Harris, Wesley Mitchell.
Plans have been completed for the card tournament under the auspices of the Howard University Alumni Association of New York City. to be held at Club Caroline on Memorial Day from two to six. Mrs. Margaret Smith-Douglas is chairman of the committee of
contest is on. Here's a big os to enrich their treasury. We the clubs whose candidates are
twenty-five women who have charge of the affair.
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On Tuesday evening, the Tattler was the guest of Mrs. Lucille Burleigh, proprietor of the Seventh Avenue Flower Shoppe, at the Georgia Circle, Number One's party at Bamboo Inn. And what a party that was! Our guest provided our table (which, by the way, was at ringside) with the most gorgeous of
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flowers, also her guests including Mme. Kate Walker, with gorgeous corsages. (We still have ours). Many Georgia roses were in bloom, and how! We never knew that among our acquaintances there were so few Georgians, but thank goodness for the party, for now we know a whole gang, or at least we met a gang. We hope the Georgia Circle will throw another party again and real soon.
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On last Monday evening, the beautiful Renaissance Casino was resplendent with its gorgeous decorations and charmingly attired members and guests of the Ivy Art Circle. This, the Annual Formal affair of the Circle, was looked forward to with great anticipation by all who were fortunate enough to be on the guest list. It was quite a gala occasion and the consensus of opinion was that it was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the season.
Conspicuous among the box holders were the Jade Art Club, Just Us Girls, New York Club, Taet and Humor Club, Cosmos, Leisure Hour and Futuristics. Members of the Ivy Art Circle are Mesdames C. Thomas, president; W. Lowe,
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Last Wednesday evening at the Walker Studio, the Gay New Yorkers, gave their complimentary dance. (Already they give complimentaries, and only a few months old. Swanky!) Over two hundred guests were thoroughly pleased by the feeling of good fellowship that prevailed and the excellent entertainment furnished by the inimitable Nappy. And what refreshments! Those responsible for such a joyous time were Elizabeth Dotson, president; Lauretta Jackson, secretary; Adelle Curtis, vicepresident; Edith White, treasurer; Lillian Waters, charge d'affairs; Genora Loving, Ann Woodson and Gladys Wheeler.
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Les Douze—a group of young women who divide their activities between social entertainment and charity—conducted a card tournament on Friday evening last that was more than successful, having sixty-four guests, among whom were Janie E. Holt, Anita Robinson, Anne and Rose Lowe, Ernest Wood, Alonza Brown, Mickey Brown, H. Cooper, Mesdames Oliver Johnson Mabel Walker, M. Tompkins, M. Carr, F. Maynor, M. Grant, E. Barbour, Grace White, C. Anderson, E. Escoffery, G. Robinson, Gertrude Roberts, Misses Pettiford, Watkins, Marshall, Robinson, Mesdames Loung, Legare, Nash, Blackshire, Bently, William Gardner, Misses Gertrude Rose. Sulea Branch, Clendin, Edna Barr, Messrs. D. W. Johnson, David Hawkins, Allen Dingle, Charles Schuester, Jenkins, Darnell. This tournament was conducted for the benefit of the Columbus Hill Day Nursery. Among the many gifts were vases, necklaces, clock, dresser set, purse, pillow cases, handkerchief case, rubber plant, cheese and cracker dish, callendar, table lamp, underwear, toilet set, china, five yards of curtain material.
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Torch and Scroll, the honorary scholastic society of the College of the City of New York, has elected John P. Kennedy as its seventh president, after he had served as vice-president for four terms. This society was started by President Robinson nearly ten years ago, as the foremost fraternity in the evening session. The requirements for entrance are an 85 per cent average over a period of 40 credits, a uniform character test and some outstanding social work in any extra curricula way. The difficulty of proper recognition from Phi Beta Kappa for the evening session students was the main thought behind Torch and Scroll's inception. The society now has a Beta Chapter in New York Law School, under the direction of Mr. Kennedy and plans are being formulated to bring in Hunter College this year.
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The Globe Social Club is all agog over plans for their next dance, since they still can hear talk of their last.
The Alpha Whist Club held their regular monthly business meeting at the home of Prince Meadows, at which time plans were made for their annual whist tournament to be held shortly. The Club's special business meeting will be held Monday, June 3rd at the home of Arthur Drayton, secretary, 167 West 136th Street.
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The more the merrier. Another new club has been formed. We Moderns, a bridge club composed of a group of
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popular young ladies of Harlem, met with Mrs. Ora G. Kirton on Friday evening, May 24th. Bridge was the feature of the evening, and Mrs. Kirton proved a wonderful hostess. Mrs. Kirton is also president of the club, and Marlon Brinson, secretary.
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Les Amies S. & A. Club made whoopee on last Friday night at the Hall of Commerce, with the guests thoroughly enjoying themselves to the strains of the Silver Serenaders. Officers and members of the club are Mamie Hoffman, president; Annie Solomon, vicepresident; Marguerite Brown, secretary; Eva Solomon, treasurer; Odessa Beckett, sergeant-at-arms; Arvella Johnson, chaplain; Juanita Blake, Sarah Caleb, Elsie Downer, Agnes Gardner, Winifred James, Lavinia Littleton, Edith Mills, Annie Moore, Cora Oston and Irene Washington.
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Mrs. Dayz Washington entertained the Perennial Bridge Club on last Tuesday evening at the beautiful home of Mrs. Bee Williams. A delicious midnight supper was served that could not be surpassed. And the Perennials are known for quality. Members present were: Jamie Ryness, president; Bessie Knapp, treasurer; Anne Gaynor, recording secretary; Lucy Brown, financial secretary; Dr. Ardelle Dabney, instructress; Rossie B. Trotter and Mattie Griffin. The guests were: Mesdames Rose Banks, Maunie McKinley, Violet Freeman, Rebecca Crime and Norman Ray.
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The North Harlem Community Council is appealing to the Public to help in a drive to raise funds for playgrounds in our community this summer. The schools will be closing in the next month and the children will be on the streets with no place to play, as the Board of Education is not going to open schools without funds and the city has made no appropriations to open playgrounds. Though the New York American, the Council will try to raise some means to open playgrounds. It has pledged to give 2.00 for every $1.00 that the Council can raise. Those contributing $5.00 or more will have their names published in the New York American. Contributions are being sent to Mrs. Emily Orsterhout, 148 West 144th Street; Mr. Emilio Ramry, 24 Bradhurst Avenue, and Mr. James Middleton, 47 East 134th Street, chairman of the Council.
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The Sphinx Social Club bids are out for its Annual Normal Complimentary Dance, which will come off Monday evening, June 3rd. at the Renaissance Ball Room. The Sphinx are: John L. Thompson, president; Joseph D. Miller, vice-president; William G. Simms, recording secretary; William G. DelPino, financial secretary; Edgar M. Dozier, treasurer; John T. Thomas, chaplain; James B. Pinner, sergeant-at-arms; James Anderson, Eugene B. Carley, Percy A. Crump, Mauricio S. Enriques, Hiram C. Evans, Melvin A. Evans, Melvin A. Evans, George W. Marshall, William B. Miller and they know how to pitch a party to a queen's taste. It should be close like those.
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Hugo Bornn, Concert Pianist, and Robert J. Dougless, Reader and Entertainer, appeared in a Joint Recital Tuesday evening at St. James Presbyterian Church for the benefit of Haines Normal Institution, Augusta, Fla. The program of Readings was designed to show the evolution of Negro Poetry from Paul Lawrence Dunbar through our modern poets, covering the works of James Weldon Johnson, Jesse Fauset, Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes and Helene Johnson
Bennuz Buruer, Theatrical Editor
At the Lafayette is seen at her best this we
“Masquerades” is the title of
Archie Jones’ snappy musical com-
edy offering at the Lafayette The-
atre and it certainly is one of the
best revues it has been our good
fortune to attend. The music and
dancing are exceptionally good and
the comedy, although very good,
had a tendency to lag, but a critical
Monday evening audience enjoyed
many a laugh.
“Masquerade” opens with a large
part of the company on the stage
—Joe Jordan and his sixteen piece
band,. Harlem’s own operatic oc-
tette, and the chorus of sixteen
beautiful girls. The “principal”
entertainers’ make their appéar-
ances throughout the show which
is 4 delightful succession of beauti-
ful dances, wonderful singing and
amusing comedy. Bach ‘of these
elements had their high spots. Dur-
ing the singing, for example, a
chorus of twenty-four voices, as-
sisted by the band, rendered some
operatic selections which brought
a storm of applause. Miss Vivian
Brown’s rendition of the love song
from “The Chocolate Soldier”
brought three encores, and the spe-
cial musical score which Archie
Jones wrote was played so effec-
tively by Joe Jordan’s band that
the audience interrupted the show
time and again to voice its appre-
ciation.
The chorus dancing was featured
by a very effective glove drill and
by a tambourine dance, while Dade
and Tressie and other splendid fea-
ture dancers “stopped the show”
time and again. The comedy was
provided by four of the. best col-
ored comedians on the American
stage: Bob Allen and Archie Jones,
and Winifred and Mills. Other
members of the cast who deserve
particular mention are Lawrence
Lomax, Ralph DeMund, Rose Gar-
rett, Estelle Floyd, Robert Jack-
son, Lee Randall, Nathan Cash and
Alfred Smith.
The feature photoplay being pre-
sented with “Masquerade” is “The
Three Passions,” Rex Ingram’s
latest masterpiece.
At the Lincoln
The popular little Lincoln The-
atre is once again sheltering Ida
Anderson’ and her Dramatic Play-
ers this week in a spicy tabloid
“They Knew What They Wanted.’
Miss Anderson’s ability as an
actress is beyond question and she
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Musical Comedy Harlem has ever seen!
THE CAST OF 60 INCLUDES
Archie Jones, Bob Allen, Winfred and Mills,
Lawrence Lomax, Vivian Brown
| and other celebrities
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Al. keh Cooper's Revue “HOLLYWOOD CAPERS”
is seen at her best this week. She
plays the part of an unfortunate
girl who seeks to get away from 2
miserable life.
An old Italian meets her in a
spaghetti house where she was
waiting.. He falls in love with the
girl and on his return home to an-
other city, he has a young friena
write a letter for him in which he
encloses the younger man’s pictury
before the letter’ is mailed to the
girl.
“They Knew What They Wanted”
is in three condensed acts. It is
one of the best dramas which has
been presented in Harlem since the
days when the Lafayette Theatre
was presenting dramatic entertain-
ment. Miss Anderson and her lead-
ing man, Rupert Marks, gave a re-
markable performance, Miss Ander-
son as the girl who is tricked into
marriage and Rupert Marks as
Tony, whose great love for the girl
made him forgive and forget. Sup-
porting Miss Anderson and Mr.
Marks in this stirring drama are
Billy Shepherd, who takes the part
of a handsome and _ irresistible
young lover, Charles Moore as
Padre McKee and William Ed-
mondson, as the doctor who not
only looked after the health of his
clients, but who also forced a con-
fession from the erring couple.
The Monday matinee audience
gave Miss Anderson and her play-
ers a big ovation and cheered her
announcement that a bigger com-
pany would present “Madame X”
next week.
The musical comedy portion of
the program is entitled “Sprin=
time Revels,” and is a snappy, hi-
lariously funny revue. The cast
includes Willie Jackson. kitty and
Aublanch, Bee Footes and other
popular musical comedy favorites.
The photoplay program being
presented with “They Knew What
They Wanted,” and “Springtime
Revels” is “Glorious Betsy,” 2
golden story of a golden love star-
ring Dolores Costello and Conrad
Nagel.
At the Alhambra
She might have been called
“Scarlet Sister Mary,” only she
wasn’t, but just the same she was
crimson enough as we found her
at the Alhambra Theatre last Mon-
day evening. We are speaking of
Violet Speedy in the character of
Helen Carr, reputed to be a dan-
gerous woman and we'll admit a
clever one, is Miss Speedy.
Oh, er, we forgot to mention that
“Scarlet Sisters” is.the title of the
thrilling little playlet at the Al-
hambra and Miss Carr is seeking
revenge for a fancied wrong. To
this end she lures a young girl to
a house of vice where the victim
comes face to face with her vil-
lainous father, who ends his wicked
lite with a bullet.
In the house of sin the mayor
and his beautiful daughter meet
face to face. Instantly she real-
izes that her own father is the
protector of the white slave traffic.
The old hypocrite who conducts
the fake mission is realistically
played by Barrington Carter. His
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the “Rose of Picardy’, — but
what's the diff—aren’t all Roses
sweet? Miss ROSE POINDEX-
TER, who sailed with “Black-
birds”, is mighty cute and fetch-
ing.... And .... Brownskin.
partners in crime are the mayor
of the city, ably played by Thomas
Moseley, and a procurer of young
and innocent girls, played by
George Wiltshire.
Susie Sutton plays the role of a
vain and idle society woman who
has come to endow the mission
with funds, and Artie Cain is a
drunken girl of the streets; at
least so they seem until the sur-
prise finale comes.
“The Crazy Hotel.” the musical
comedy affair, has a new favorite
in Baby Banks, the little star of
the night clubs, who joins Viola
McCoy, the record singer, and
gifted Rose Landers.
The leaders in the fun are Sandy
Burns, Hezekiah Jenkins and Pig-
meat Markham. A cowboy band
on the stage and a dramatization
of popular songs are high spots of
the show. There are some new and
remarkably pretty girls among the
sixteen Alhambra dancers.
“Lighting,” a picture version of
zane Grey’s novel, with Jobyna
Ralston, is the movie feature of the
Alhambra’s triple’ program.
“Talkies” At Roosevelt
The Roosevelt Theatre, located at
the corner of Seventh Avenue and
145th Street, is the latest of Har-
lem’s motion picture theatres to
announce the presentation of talk-
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SANDY BURNS, BABY BANKS,
HEZEKIAH JENKINS, VIOLA
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MEAT MARKHAM and many
others, and the Famous
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DRAMA — MUSICAL COMEDY — PHOTOPLAYS :
ing pictures. The Roosevelt is the
second largest motion picture the-
atre in Harlem and the new policy
insures. to the residents of the
northern, section of our community
the latest and best in photoplay
entertainmert.
A special holiday program will
be presented on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. The feature picture
will be “The Greyhound Limited,”
with Monte Blue and Edna Mur-
phy. This is the first Vitaphone
railroad melodrama. The talking
supplementing the stirring adven-
tures and splendid acting, make it
one of the finest screen melo-
dramas presented this season.
_At the Odeon
Hariem’s only vaudeville * anda
photoplay theatre, the Odeon, lo-
cated at 145th Street near Bighth
Avenue, will have for its photo-
play feature attraction this Thurs-
day and Friday, May 30 and 31,
“The Bellamy Trial,” with an ex-
ceptional cast including Leatrice
Joy, Betty Bronson and Margaret
Livingston. “The Bellamy Trial”
is one of the most powerful court
room dramas ever screened and
the management ‘is happy to pre-
sent this picture as part of the
special holiday program for Deco-
ration Day. The usual program of
five big vaudeville acts will also
be presented. “
For Saturday, Sunday and Mon-
day, June 1, 2 and 8, the Odeon
will present the screen’s most
exotic star, Greta Garbo, in her
latest and most gripping drama,
“Wild Orchids.” Miss Garbo is
supported by Lewis Stone. In ac-
cordance with the established pol-
icy, the vaudeville program in addi-
tion to “Wild Orchids will con-
sist of five all-star all colored acts.
Some of the colored entertainers
who will appear on the bill are
Leona Williams, Doyle and Willie
nnd Chase and Cherrie.
At the Douglas
A special holiday bill has been
arranged for patrons of the New
Douglas Theatre for Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday of the cuur-
rent week, consisting of two fea-
ture attractions and a Vitaphone
act of especial interest to Har-
lemites. Rin Tin Tin’s newest of-
fering, “The Million Dollar Col-
lar,” heads the program on the
days mentioned. This is described
as a tingling melodrama of the
underworld and in it the human
characters will be heard speaking
their lines as well as acting the
parts of the play. The added fea-
ture with “The Million Dollar Col-
lar” will be “Girls Gone Wild.”
with Sue Carol and Nick Stuart in
the principal roles, Reb Spikes
and his Follies Entertainers appear
in the Vitaphone novelty referred
to and will be seen and heard in
@ group of sparkling tunes and
dances. This all-colored aggrega-
tion of players is one of the best
known groups of jazz music dis-
pensers in the country and is at
present delighting the West Coast.
“The Duke Steps Out,” Lucien
Cary’s Saturday Evening Post tale,
filmed with dialogue and talking
sequences, will be the feature at
the New Douglas beginning Satur-
day for four days. This is a hilari-
ous comedy of ring and campus.
Haines plays a prize fighter who,
to please his sweetheart, goes to
college. His efforts to hide his
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still defend his. title on the -out-
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LAVINA MACK, dancing star
of the “Ebony Follies”.
Yes. Hot Chocolate
Wwe chocolate bas always been a
favorite sweetmeat, it remained for
an elongated, ebony slick-haired young-
ster with just a smattering of English
to make it nationally popular. That
dusty personage is none other than the
redoubtable valiant ring hero, Eligio
Sardinas, better known as “Kid Choco-
late.” rue, another and by far @
greater fisctic idol, the immortal George
Dixion first created the demand for
chocolate in the ring, but that was
over a decade ago. But “Little Choco-
late’ as Dixon was dubbed by his
manager and the sport-world of that
day, never attracted the public as does
this sprightly Cuban boy Sardine, er
pardon me, Sardinas.
With the public demanding choco-
Jate and still more chocolate and with
Broadway, the world’s most sophisti-
eated thoroughfare, pleading to the
gods for a bit of chocolate, George and
Connie Innerman decided that the
prayer must be answered. So they
summoned their trusty lieutenant, Leon-
ard Harper, and went into a huddle or
rather a conference. The result was
that despite the ebony hue of Broad-
way at this moment, there’ be still
more color there next week.
For half a dozen years “Connie’s Inn”
in Harlem has housed the colored show
par excellence. In those years Connie
hag gathered together Negro artists of
the first water and the most exquisite
tan-skin girls in New York. This
troupe, augmented by new stars, more
girls and Wooding'’s Jubilee Singers,
will present Connie’s “Hot Chocolates”
at the Hudson Theatre for an indefinite
run beginning June 10th. és
Heading the company are Baby Cox
and Minto Cato. Baby Cox has starred
at the Inn for some time and is fam-
ous for her singing, dancing and imper-
sonations. Minto Cato is a prima don-
na long on the Keith vaudevile circuit
and recently returned from a tour to
Australia, Japan and Honolulu. Others
in the large cast include Madeline Belt,.
Billy Higgins, Margaret Simms, Aman-
da Randolph, Eddie Green, Louise:
Cook, “Jazzlips’” Richardson, the Mid-
nite Steppers, Meers and Meers, Jimmie-
Basket, Paul Bass, Billy Maxey, the:
Palmer Brothers, George Phillips and!
George Straton.
Leonard Harper has produced and’
staged the revue. Mr. Harper was:
responsible for the succecss of “Shuf-
fling Along” and “Keep Shuffiin’.” The:
score is by Thomas “Fatts’ Waller;.
Harry Brooks and Andy Razaf.
“Hot Chocolates” is being given a
lavish production, both as to costumes:
and settings. Connie is the Ziegfeld
of Harlem, famous for his floor shows:
and in bringing his revue to Broadway,
he is excelling his previous stand-
ards.
Backstage with Stagetruck
with Baby Cox-Minto Cato and a Company of 85 Including International Song & Dance Stars, Wooding's Jubilee Singers, Le Roy Smith's Orchestra
"EBONY SCANDALS" played the first half of the week at the State Theatre, Jersey City, N. J. The last half of the week, beginning Thursday, they are at the Keith House 81st Street. The cast includes Mae Barnes, Levina Mack, Albert Jackson, Flo Brown, Cecile Rivers, Louis Simms and "Buster" Bowle.
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MISS NINA-MAE McKINNEY, who rose to stardom over night. is back with us again. Miss Nina-Mae is the young lady who replaced "Honey" Brown when illness forced that young lady out of King Vidor's all colored photoplay "Hallelujah." Miss Evelyn Burwell, comedy entertainer who plays Miss Hotstuff in the big photoplay was Miss McKinney's companion while Mrs.
McKinney, Nina-Mae's mother, chaperoned the party. Incidently, Miss Nina-Mae has been tied up to a five year contract with the MetroGoldwyn film corporation. "Honey" Brown, who was to have starred in the production, arrived here a few days prior to the others.
"BAMBOOLA," a Negro musical comedy production by Irving Cooper, is-booked for the Liberty Theatre next week. The cast includes among others: Billy Andrews, Kid Bumpsky, Jim-Jams Bailey, "Billie" Cortez, Montey Hawley, Isabell Washington, and Mercedes Gilbert, who will be the featured entertainers.
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RUTH WALKER, popular little night club dancer, returned last week from Europe where she has been living for the past two years or so. Miss Walker is stopping for the time at "Mussy" Anderson's home, Seventh Avenue and 131st Street. She leaves in a few days for up-state New York for the summer.
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STEP'N' FETCHIT, movie comedy entertainer starred in "Hearts In Dixie," is due in town within the next few days and Step'n' is fetching a lit'l gal along with his numerous cars for a big June celebration. Yep, he's gittin' tied-up, we understand, and to as winsome a lit'l som-bar-dy as you'd wish ter lamp.
Step'n' Fetchit has a mania for ka-rs. to-date owning three and gittin' ready ter buy three more. If a gas wagon doesn't go 90 miles per hour, it's no go to Fetchit. He's gotter travel and travel fast. No matter where he's goin' he's gotter git dere quick. Besides, he sure is a warm ba-be and unless thar's a gale o' wind fannin' his ebony brow, dis here hot popper is apt ter burn up.
Somehow or other a little N'Orleans mamma happened to catch Mr. Fetchit's eye one day and then commenced a roro-romance involving the clever comedy photo play star. Yes how fast Step'n'Fetchit was traveling on that particular day wejes can't say. Butjes de same he spied the Louisiana queen—and came back. Oh yes, forgot to tell yer he also has a weak-ness for the gals. This time he fell and fell hard.
This visit of Fetchit is a combination affair as he's not only to enjoy a vacation and honeymoon but will be featured at one or two theatres during his short stay in the big town.
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BILL ROBINSON, the King of Dancers, was featured at the Palace all this week, where he opened last Sunday. According to information advanced us, Lew Leslie could not meet Robinson's demand for $2,500 a week for Bill's appearance with the European engagement of the Black Birds so Bill stays with us.
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"BUTTERBEANS" AND SUSIE are billed for this week at the Koppin Theatre, Detroit. Others on the bill with the popular entertainers are, Joe Clark, Tressie Leggs, James Compson, the Gibsons and Elizabeth Conley.
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EDDIE LEMONS, now in Chicago, is taking a musical comedy revue to Milwaukee with an all-star cast. Others besides Eddie who will work under cork are, Lillian Westmoreland, who starred in one of the Miller-Lyles flascos; "Whistling" Rufus, Marguerite Banks, Coleman Titus, Erma Hollis and Hoyt Jenkins.
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DRAKE AND WALKER are billed at the Grand Theatre this week. In addition to Drake and his wife, Miss Hallie, others are Willie Drake, George Williams. Christine Daniels, Arthur Noble, Maude Lee, Chester Owens, Susie Robinson and of course that cyclonic Drake Jazz Band.
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"PANSY," by opening last Tuesday night at the Hudson Theatre, as we went to press, saved us the unpleasant duty of panning it. Believe it or not, few critics like to pan a production. And this is particularly true of Negro critics. When the old pan is taken out of the cupboard, few if any of us like the ordeal.
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JACK GOLDBERG AND brothers are planning another comedy-talkie feature and will use a number of chorines at liberty when the call is made. Girls can register at the Tattler office if they wish to pick up a few extra dollars. No definite date can be set and the call will be at the eleventh hour. In short, a hurry call.
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THE JAZZ REGIMENT is to march on Broadway the latter part of June. The cast will be practically the same as before. Namely, Gertrude Saunders, "Dusty" Fletcher, John Mason, Chappell and Stinnet, Andrew Tribble, Ernest Whitman, and Lois Catherine Parker, will be the featured entertainers. The subordinate players will include among others, Columbus Jackson, Bertha Roe, Sammy Page, Al Young, Charles Hawkins, Alonzo McClain, Gary and Evans and Gertrude Gardeen.
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THE HIGHTOWER TRIO, with Gladys Ferguson, opened at the Mount Morris Theatre here in Harlem last Monday. The act went over big. Miss Ferguson's impersonation of how a gentleman should look in evening attire was superb.
BILLY MITCHELL, he of the insane feet, and his musical comedy revue, "Broadway To Harlem,' 'opened at the Lyceum Theatre, Hackensack, N. J., last Monday. The production is a mixed affair, featuring colored and white entertainers.
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ETHEL WATERS CLOSED her big time act for the season. But Miss Waters and her consorts, the Misses Dyar Jones and Pearl Wright will do a bit of wild-cattling. They are booked to play the Lafayette Theatre sometime the latter part of June.
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GLADYS FERGUSON, one of the cleverest of masculine impersonators, registered well with Lafayette Theatre audiences. She is a clever girl with a wonderful disposition.
LOUIS ARMSTRONG, celebrated trumpeter, is also billed for a Lafayette Theatre appearance. He will come with a ten-piece band and of course, he'll be the featured artist.
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JOHNNY HUDGINS, clever pantomine comedy entertainer and the most imitated of the many black-face artists, is billed at the Standard Theatre, Philadelphia, this week. On the same bill there is S. H. Dudley's "Step On It" musical comedy vehicle and a sketch by Johnny Weber and company, "My Perfect Car."
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AT THE ROYAL Theatre of Baltimore, a musical comedy revue entitled "Dance Mad" is billed for this week with the following entertainers listed in the cast: Billy Mitchell, Grant and Wilson, the Hightower Trio and Gladys Ferguson, the clever impersonator of male characters. The last two artists will not appear as they are now playing in New York City.
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ERNEST WHITMAN WAS offered a twenty weeks' contract by a radio concern but had to turn it down. Ernest chirped over the Negro Achievement Hour, sponsored by the Inter-State Tattler Friday, May 17th, and his wonderful singing pleased the radio officals.
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SPEAKING OF OUR "Radio Hour," here's an interesting little communication from my esteemed friend, Mr. Clarence Williams, who evidently has forgotten me:
2296 Seventh Avenue, New York City.
Gentlemen:
We have listened to the Negro Achievement Hours on the radio and to your splendi dprograms and take this opportunity to offer my services together with those of my wife (Eva Taylor) should you find an opening. If you find that you can use us, do not hesitate to so inform me. Very truly yours.
(Signed) CLARENCE WILLIAMS
NEWARK NOTES, by HARRY W BURROUGHS.
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Can you beat it? What is coming next! Those new kind of hats are just a knockout. These funny men will have people waving handkerchiefs at them soon.
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Miss "Peggy" Turner of Philadelphia, is on a visit to our fair city, and from present indications seems to be having the time of her life. This cute little bundle of sunshine is in the theatrical business and will be seen next week on the stage at the Orpheum.
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Miss Ollie Wright was seen the other evening at the Orpheum Theatre Coffee Pot enjoying from observation. a swell chicken dinner. Where is the boy friend, Ollie dear.
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Last Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Berry, a surprise party was tendered to her by the Spiderettes Social Club. This was a very elaborate affair and Mrs. Berry was very much pleased by the greetings from her many friends. Among those present were James Berry, Bob Hand, Richard Arnold, Miss Elba Wilson, Mrs. Labell Swan, Elenore White Ralph Berry, Mr. B. Lawrence, Mrs. Gertrude Farley and Mr. Charles Gould. Refreshments were served, and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all.
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See our friend Porter was out the other evening at the dancing class. Say, where is that cute little bundle of sunshine of East Orange that you have been rushing on the gang recently?
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See the sheik. Spurgen Robinson is still carrying the fair damsels at a rapid pace.
It certainly is awful how a certain Miss Anna Gray, does not have time to park herself comfortably, for as soon as the orchestra starts, the boys sweep off their feet, asking for a dance. Well, one cannot help being so popular!
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Sammy Young and Miss Alceda Ross are at it again, still putting on those red hot exhibitions.
All you hoofers and dance artists, get out your dancing shoes because you will need them as the King of Jazz is coming to our fair city, and one can certainly strut his stuff! If you are not wise by this time, Duke Ellington will visit us on Thursday after-
The Funniest Snappiest Colored Revue
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ELTINGE THEATRE 42d ST. WEST Midnight Show Every Thursday Eves. 8:30; Mat. Wed. & Sat., 2:30
A T T A B A B Y noon at Dreamland Academy and every- thing will be tight like that! Nuf Sed!
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"Erocken" Green who is with Barnum and Bailey Circus, was in town a few days visiting friends! How is the show business, Old Top?
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Say listen, you tantalizing brownskins, what about getting in that contest, and winning so you can go down to Atlantic City this August, and all the Bills from Newark and everyone calling you "Miss Newark" from our home town. Say, that certainly would be jam-up! Pride of Newark Elks are going down big, marching club, members, and you—giving our town a grand send off. You know that would be Just too Bad! Yours truly would help you, so you can't lose! Let's hear from you!
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Manager Walker of the Orpheum Theatre, is putting in talking and sound pictures at his theatre, and this week's attraction is "In Old Arizona," a very fine picture. Those girls in the chorus just won't quit, and "Putney." Master of Ceremonies, is just too bad. Let's not forget "Slim" Johnson and his Melody Boys!
Those Broadway Stompers are all the talk around these parts and they certainly do deliver the goods! They are the best that have been seen or heard around these diggings in many a moon!
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"Smiling" Jimmy Wheeler's shindig at his residence was certainly up to the minute in every respect. His many friends and well-wishers enjoyed themselves until the wee-wee hours of the morning! Dancing and card playing was indulged in all evening, and Mrs. S. Bernardo and Mrs. B. Wheeler handed out the "eats" which were to a queen's taste! Among those present were Mr. "Windy" Felton, Harold Emory, Mr. Marshall of Morristown, Bessie Preston, Anna Gray., Miss G. Farley of Orange, N. J., Cornelius Bell of Bellville. James Wilkinson, Elba Wilson, Rachel Green, Jack Smith, Mr. Dickerson, Centre of Student Council Basketball Team. All and all. a jam-up time was had by everyone. Well, Jimmy, when is the next one coming off?
TALKING PICTURES!
At the ROOSEVELT
SEVENTH AVE. AT 145th ST.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
May 30, 31, June 1
See and Hear
Vitaphone's First Railroad
Melodrama
"THE
GREYHOUND
LIMITED"
With MONTE BLUE and
EDNA MURPHY
Year on Broadway
the GREATEST SHOW in TOWN
SLIE'S
BIRDS
STAR CAST
Here the Nation's Song Success
I Can't Give You Anything
But Love."
The High Hatters
GOTHAM HIGH HATTERS
Good Grief! We got one peek at the one Michaels and nearly pased out. you don't believe us, ask Manzy
"The Lone Eagle," Walter Henderson, was seen coming out of "The Home of Blue White Diamonds" on 25th Street. Tell us, is it the little miss on Edgecombe Avenue?
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Added to the list is the other "Ace"
The Ace of Hearts, Johannas Arrinell. We must, however, be sure to differentiate between the two Aces. One, be Ace of Hearts—the other, the Ace of Clubs. Now, figure that out!
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One of the cutest subjects to talk to is Emanuel Garrett of the Globe Club. And lest you think differently, no one sent this item in. We are inserting it ourselves.
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We still contend that the Park up Edgecombe Avenue way is most delightful during the hours of 12 midnight and 3 A.M.
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Earline Levister is synonymous with IT. We just noticed that she is quite pretty, no foolin'.
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Something always seems to be in the way when Paul Meeres asks us to go for a ride. Listen, Paul, make it when we are not busy.
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And Earres. Please give us a picture of that hot band! We haven't many pictures among our "collection," but this one is wanted, especially—
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Another bit of brown winsomeness is Florence Jackson. Such complexion! Such eyes!
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Mrs. Savoy surely had a bang up table at the Georgia Circle's party. No foolin'.
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And maybe you think the Seventh Avenue Florist Shoppe's table wasn't bang up! 'Twas tight like that, for weren't we guests. In addition to the regular floral decorations for the table, corsages were worn from Wadleigh and Smythe's. Well, I never!
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The swellest host in the world, and without any doubt, is Mr. Dick Billinglea. We are flattered and most pleased when we are invited to be with him and his.
Curls are quite becoming to Florence C. Don't you think so. C.P.?
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Esther Cook really looked good Sunday. Tell us, confidentially—is it Ray or Hampton, now?
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It is too bad that the vice-president of the Globe S. C. has to follow in the president's footsteps by breaking hearts. Bad business, boy.
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Edith Sherlock and Annabelle Alken, two chubby Ma'ms, continue to lose weight, and by doing so look forty plus.
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'Scuse us, Mr. Fields, but why not put your mind on Miss Halloway and lay off the back nipping.
Why is Miss Terry always looking for Mr. Epps of the Globe S. C.?
ENGLEWOOD HIGH HATTERS
Sammy, the ofay news dealer, certainly has a go with us. You're O. K., real.
George, buy me some candy. What kind of a sweet man are you?
IT OCCURRED on a Hudson Day Line boat . . . last summer: A child was weeping and could not be pacified . . . in the dining room. A dark, rather homely waiter entered, bearing a tray. As he passed the child's table its mother exclaimed- (pointing at the dark garcon): "If you don't stop crying, I'll give you to this Bug-a-Boo man." (The meaning was clear.)
Hearing the remark . . . the man of color . . . set his tray down.
Walking calmly back . . . he dropped on a knee . . . before the child. A white toothed smile (his only redeeming feature) lit up the tragic face. Ignoring the mother . . . he addressed the kiddle . . . and he admitted it: "I know I'm black . . . and ugly . . . but . . I'm human! Don't be afraid: I wouldn't hurt a hair in your head."
The child held her hands out to misrepresented Sam. He gravely shook them.
Oftimes . . . children can discern hidden gold . . . whereas their wise, blind elders can see . . . only the surface.
MY BROTHER was there . . . in the Lafayette Theatre . . . another nuisance was disturbing . . . those in his vicinity . . . loud comments . . . and the rest of it. . . A gentleman requested him to be quiet . . . this was taken up by the annoying individual.
He informed the gentleman . . . and the entire
Yes, Miss Lucas, Calloway and Wadell, Inc., we had a lovely time. "Feet" White retired somewhat early. Eh, what? Yes, for a change.
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We have discovered that "Westle's" ribs are located in his right arm. It's his weak spot. Don't touch!
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Yes, Mr. F. T. You'll miss other things too. You did keep close somewhere the other night.
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No use to tell Joe McCoy anything.
It doesn't amount to a row of pins.
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Morriscenia. you must not back bite.
We know it's not your fault.
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The "Bllie" Walker of New York really can entertain! It's not saying
PATHOS
IT OCCURRED on a Hudson Dale last summer: A child was weeping pacified in the dining room, homely waiter entered, bearing a to the child's table its mother exclaiming dark garcon): "If you don't stop crying to this Bug-a-Boo man." (The man hearing the remark... the man set his tray down.
Walking calmly back... he came before the child. A white only redeeming feature) lit up the noring the mother... he addressed and he admitted it: "I know I'm ugly... but... I'm human... I wouldn't hurt a hair in you.
The child held her hands out to me. He gravely shook them.
Oftimes... children can discern whereas their wise, blind elders cover the surface.
SAME DAY
MY BROTHER was there... Theatre... another nuisance... those in his vicinity... love and the rest of it... A gentleman be quiet... this was taken up by a dividual.
He informed the gentleman...
PATHOS
★ ★ ★
SAME DAY
how! She's a wow! Now you know she can't help it. She's just overflowing with IT.
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Well, Ruby and Frances, those telephone calls were just too bad. But didn't we eat you out of house and home?
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Lew Leslie forgot that Beryl and Perdetha really existed.
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BEACON HIGH HATTERS
The Sweet Georgia Brown of 16 River Street seems to be a vamp for the Castle Pointers. Be careful, kid, those S. C. mammas are too bad, and how!
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Can you imagine—Alice Dorsey not at the Elks' Ball? What a shock to the public.
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L. Washington and her sweet man are quite sweet now, together. What has come over them?
Oh, boys! Beacon has a new sheba residing on Beekman street. A New York mamma, too.
率率率
John Springs is president of the Newburgh-Beacon back-biting club.
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We are sorry, Clarence H., that the little sheba in Beekman Street won't give you a tumble.
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Don't be insulted, E. Williams, but your sister from Baltimore has got you some. I don't mean maybe, either.
theatre . . . he was Mr. Bellicose . . . of Harvard . . . the audacity . . . the impertinence of the Gentleman . . . to remonstrate . . . with Mr. Bellicose . . . of Harvard University.
(I'm afraid . . . Harvard is not as proud . . . of the connection . . . if any.) He must have been some one with a little influence . . . in Harlem circles. Furious, the bombastic . . . "Gentleman" marched outside . . . and returned . . . with a plain clothes man (O'fay). He insisted on the Gentleman leaving the theatre. "I want him out. I want him out" . . . he raved.
The bull said: "Heah, Heah," and beckoned . . . thus all . . . (O he was tite! Tite like that!)
The gentleman accompanied the officer . . . but soon returned to his seat. . .
Some of our people are always making fools of themselves.
Au Revoir! See you at Progressive Studio Saturday night.
DURING the show . . . two overgrown infants carried on to such an extent . . . they distracted players and audience alike. . . Smoked (front seats . . . orchestra) shot . . . pistol (eigarette lighter) at the players.
To cap it . . . they passed the bottle. Young men of the race . . . well dressed, spats and all. . . Of course they knew better.
W. Brown, you should stay away from Beacon streets or the fay broads will have you and gone. What a big moment!
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BUFFALO HIGH HATTERS
We still hear that Wild Bull of Helvy's Orchestra is leaving for Spain. The girls are all wondering when he is leaving. Wild Bull, please give us a break, even if you are in Cincinnati. We girls miss you very much.
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Saw Mr. Dixon with a market basket last Saturday night. Don't hold out on the gang, Dick.
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Brief cases are becoming famous. Ed Collins carries one, also Tenson, the boy from Boston, and Jack Rankins.
by Line boat . . . and could not be seen. A dark, rather dark. As he passed (pointing at the lying, I'll give you meaning was clear.) man of color . . .
dropped on a knee toothed smile (his tragic face. Igged the kiddle . . . black . . . and Don't be afraid: our head."
this represented Sam.
hidden gold . . . can see . . . only
in the Lafayette face was disturbing and comments . . . he requested him to say the annoying in- and the entire theatre . . . he was the audacity of Harvard. (I'm afraid the connection some one with a lion. Furious, the bomb outside . . . and man (O'fay). He the theatre. "I was he raved.
The bull said: thas all . . . (O'The gentleman soon returned to Some of our p themselves.
Au Revoir! See Saturday night.
DURING the show, carried on to players and audience (or orchestra) see the players.
To cap it . . . of the race . . . Of course they know
Are you in the racket also, Jack? Remember your age.
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Why is it that Almetter Perry doesn't speak to E. B. any more? Poor boy, we feel for you, but can't reach you!
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We never knew that Nettle Smith could act so much like a country girl and then all of a sudden change to a city belle until last Friday at St. Phillips play in which she took a part. Boys, she looked good!
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Who said Nelson Byers was only sweet on Mary Gilesple? That's the stuff. A certain party said that they knew better from experience. Remember, Mary, Nelson is a Y. M. C. A. member and they are known to back bite.
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The "Y" Cradle Robbers are: Ed Bennett, J. Morgan, W. Dixon, J. Rankins, Henson, J. Horton and Ed Collins.
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We hear that Jack Rankins was at the Yvonne Dramatic Club last Wednesday night. Wonder if he is going to join?
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Say, Jack Morgan, why do you always go to 79 Walnut Street?
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Why did Harry Owens come in the next morning after the Elks' Ball at 8:30 and the ball was over at three?
Hattie Lee Baskin certainly is sweet on Buddy Lee of Helvy's Troubadors.
Of course she will have the blues because he is in Cincinnati now. Don't cry. Hattle.
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Vick is also a member of the orchestra. He certainly can play "Diga Diga Do." No joke.
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Howard Phillips must be working nights. We saw him last Sunday morning at 5:30. Come. Howard, watch your step.
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NEW HAVEN HIGH HATTERS
Buddy O. has been flirting with a number of Chipples lately. Please stop robbing New Haven of its babies!
Naz seems to be quite at home in the
was Mr. Bellicose . . . of Harvard . . . the impertinence of the Gentlemanstrate . . . with Mr. Bellicose (University. . . Harvard is not as proud . . . of . . . if any.) He must have been little influence . . . in Harlem circles. Boastic . . . "Gentleman" marched returned . . . with a plain clothes insisted on the Gentleman leaving him out. I want him out " . . .
"Heah, Heah," and beckoned . . . (he was tite! Tite like that!) accompanied the officer . . . but his seat. . . .
People are always making fools of you at Progressive Studio . . .
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BY THE WAY
now . . . two overgrown infants such an extent . . . they distracted face alike. . . Smoked (front seats not . . . pistol (cigarette lighter) at they passed the bottle. Young men well dressed, spats and all. . . new better.
—DAROLD LEWIS|
Chrysler roadster with the Penn license plate!
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Listen girls, if you want to learn how to dance and play tennis, see S. Jones as he sure knows his onions in his line of foot work!
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Listen, the little damsel on Orchard Street should not cry because she lost her only pet E. F.!
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Now J. A., we warned you before to come out and let's have a peek at you. E. W. won't mind, and how!
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NEWBURGH HIGH HATTERS
Gene W. Stay off Chambers Street blowing your coo, coo, at three o'clock in the morning.
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Well we see Miss H. R., L. B., and A. T., were playing the New York sheiks jam-up last week.
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Say Buster A. you must know your carrots. They come all the way from Kingston, to rave over you.
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Charming and petite Hazel R. made a stunning Senorita in her Spanish shawl. We admire your taste L. W.
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Mr. Walker, Mr. Wilbur, and Mr. Mark of New York City are certainly playing Newburgh jam-up.
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Imagine Miss E. Holiday giving a surprise birthday party for herself.
THE INTERSTATE
WL
Miss H. Judd certainly did clown at Miss Daniel's party.
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Mrs. Point handles that Essex like nobodys business and Mrs. Eggleston with that Nash just wont walt.
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A warning to Mr. Shells: He that bites shall be bitten.
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Mr. and Mrs. G. Bell made whoopee at their surprise party.
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Miss E. Jones as usual was making much whoopee at the Elks Ball with G. F.
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Hey! Billie! We don't hear from L. W. any more. Has he forsaken you?
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Tootie as usual carried her flock of male admirers at the Elks Ball.
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Say, Eddie C. better keep your eyes open, we notice Freddie A. is rushing Hazel most much. A word to the wise is sufficient.
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POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH HATTERS B. Frazier who is the new sheba you are rushing?
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H. Ellis was in Newburgh several days. Wonder why?
Well we see Mr. B. Franklin is certainly playing 45 Fifth Street, Newburgh, jam-up.
Well we see Miss Sayles is in Newburgh now. Is Poughkeepsie tight like that
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We wonder who the two New shebas are who are stopping in Pershing Avenue?
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The officers of the back-biting club: E. E. Hill, W. Ellington, B. Franklin, and T. Jones.
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Wonder who were the young men that went to the Idle Hour and had to call on the girls to help foot the bills.
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Miss E. Colden who is the sheik from Kingston?
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Miss F. Reynolds certainly knows her carrots.
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We wonder what Miss E. T.'s racket is.
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E. Hill is often seen in Newburgh. Tootle is reason enough, isn't she.
WILLIAM H. JACKSON and SYRA CUSE
Mrs. Helen Pugh Lark, of the Dunbar Apartment. New York City, recently visited the home of Mrs. Evelyn Miller, Syracuse, N. Y. A delicious dinner was given in her honor and there Mrs. Lark made many friends. Mrs. Lark reports on her two weeks visit a pleasant stay and a delightful time was spent.
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The funeral of Robert J. Vanalstyne, who lived at 810 Townsend St., died on Tuesday night at 8 o'clock, was held from Snyders undertaker parlors Saturday, May 18th. Deceased is survived by his widow Mrs. Maud Vanalstyne. Rev. R. A. G. Foster, performed ceremony. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
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Mr. B. L. W. Walton of Fedisburgg, Va., stopped at the Savoy Hotel last week.
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A recital given by Anita Patti Brown, the favorite cantatrice, was held at the Bethany Baptist Church on Thursday evening, May 21. It was attended by a large crowd.
CLUB HARLEM HARLEM NIGHT LIEE BAMBOO INN CONNIES INN SMALLS' PARADISE THE ROSEBUD TABBS LENOX CLUB
ACH hour a pearl, each pearl a prayer. Each barber shop has cut my hair. They all messed me up for fair. But that's my misery, my misery. Each tailor has pressed my pants and coat, the way they press them gets my goat. The rips and buttons they never sew. But that's my misery, my misery.
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Hey, there is a new joint opened up! It's at 450 Lenox Avenue and is named Lenox Cafeteria. Swell joint too. Good food and excellent service. Give them a play.
Ran by Edith's clam house for a while. That place keeps a nice crowd all the time. I suppose any place that gives you service and good clean wholesome food will carry a crowd most of the time. When you want some good hot chitterlings you can get them there and rest assured they are the same as if you should eat them at home.
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Went to the Lenox Club to see their new revue. Red hot too. I wasn't able to get the names because Jeff Blunt, the proprietor, nor Gus Wilkerson, the stewart, were there. I understand Gus is sick. Guess who is in the new revue? 'Racehorse" Smith and Mary Dixon. Now you know it's hot. Mary Dixon is hot enough by herself. I am going back there tonight. Let you know all about it next week.
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Small's Paradise was so crowded I almost had to set in some one's lap. I managed to get a seat, though. Some crowd and some revue. I told you all about it last week, but I just couldn't help mentioning it again. Small's doesn't charge you any cover and gives you plenty for that little soda water charge. Harlem should appreciate a good night club like Eddie's. If you haven't ever been there take a tip from me and go there your first opportunity.
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Some friends of mine came over from Philadelphia and I took them out on a little spree. We had dinner at the Rosebud and then I took them to the Rockland Hotel to get their rooms. They seem to be pretty well pleased with New York this morning.
The new Japanese Tea Room on 135th Street seems to be picking up a pretty good trade. I saw two couples look in and then turn away. I took a peep to see the reason and every table was occupied. Must be some cause for that.
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No one has any reason to squawk about the high price of meals in Harlem. The Spar Restaurant at 464 Lenox Avenue serves you good, well cooked meals for 25 cents and up. Any time you can get a dinner for a quarter you certainly have no kick coming.
Ate something last night that
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NONA MARSHALL AND "BILLIE" YOUNG, who starred as a team under the caption of the Bronze Maids, are no longer teaming. "Billie" is one of the comedy entertainers with the "Brown Skin Models."
Commissioner John F. Curry Visits Harlem
Commissioner John F. Curry, the new leader of Tammany Hall dropped in the United Colored Democracy Wednesday night after the Chocolate-LaBarba fight to say hello to Commissioner Morton and the boys. Mr. Curry had intended being present the previous Monday evening but was delayed returning from the famous Kentucky Derby. He was very much pleased with the outlook and knows that Commissioner Morton will bend every effort to give Mayor James J. Walker a big hand next fall.
YONKERS HIGH HATTERS
We notice that the main Scram is in New York. We wonder if Ernestine Washington is worried?
"Petite Esther C. had a wonderful time at the Savoy on Wednesday. Is that the way you have of forgetting Mr. B. since Virginia took him? You shouldn't have pet named him "Money"
made me sick. Haven't gotten over it yet. Tcll the gang I said hello and I will see you all next week. Goo' bye.
GENE MATTHEWS.
"BILLIE" YOUNG, who starred in the Bronze Maids, are no longer the comedy entertainers with the
for we all know money soon goes. Keep on siging "Lover Come Back to Me."
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Since Floyd Caster got his car A. Banks seems to be falling for him, or maybe she's rushing him. Who knows?
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Say we notice that Charles has returned E.'s ring.
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Campus Observations From Lincoln
By EDWARD L. MA 3.
YOU buried your love in the city Streets
Mid the hum and bustle of everyday life—
You quickly forgot the joy of its sweets,
The pain of its pleasure, the thrill of its strife.
But I laid the dead love tenderly away
Mid lavender, gold and rose sachet
And joy in remembrance of old heart-throbs.
When the cold years come, the old melt away
And I have my mem'rles in rose sachet.
If you are alone with a spectre to haunt you
Twill be the dead love returning to taunt you. Marguerlte ("Peggy") Abrams.
DARWIN'S theory about the influence of environment may be all wet to some humans, but we have a most forceful and practical illustration of that same theory here on the campus. Last week (track meet) ol' man Bacchus with his wine, wimmin and song, reigned supreme, but this week exams—the bone of every college man's existence, the destroyer of dearest hopes and ideals, the low down snake in the grass, whose delight is to trap the unwary, the unsurmountable barrier, against which fondest aspirations are dissolved—are upon us, and How.
Into each life some rain must fall, but that's no reason to flood us with exams. Lincolnites go around these days with haunted, harrassed looks, reflecting a very, ve.y troubled inward spirit, believe me. Ol' kid faculty is having his innings now, and he's just mowing down the opposition something terrible. Sigh. It won't be long now.
Like a ray of blessed light, in our troubled existence comes the inter-mural track meet, to cheer and revive us. The "Lucky Strike" and "Chesterfield" boys are making strenuous efforts to round into top form for their respective events (increased diet of butts). The class spirit exhibited is simply wonderful. We candidly admit that world records may not tumble in the balance, but competition is going to be mighty interesting.
Most worthy of note has been the efforts of our track team this past season. In the Penn. relays the boys gave a good account of themselves; copped second place in the Hampton meet, and closed the track year in a blaze of glory by beating their ancient and honorable rivals, namely, Hampton Union, Wilberforce, and Morgan by an overwhelming score in the Lincoln meet held here Saturday, May 18. The team will lose but a few veterans by graduations, and next year should find us functioning greater than ever.
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As a sort of tribute to the passing memory of the Lincoln track meet (going but not yet in oblivion), it must be said that few could have recognized the old campus, and the school itself, with its holiday air all dressed up to kill, and the sight of so many
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REQUIEM
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BAMBOO
INN
TABBS
pretty wimmin parading up and down, gladdening the eyes and hearts of all. My, my, my, no wonder the memory lingers on and on.
Another school year is about to make its final exodus, and who can say but with what joy or sorrow its passing will be hailed. To some, an inspiration for new ambitions, and to others a source of regret for time and labor lost. Well! it has been a great year, full of triumphs and disappointments. Next year, look to thyself, oh Howard. Just reminds me. The present freshman class takes an unholy delight in contemplation of joys to come, poor liddle freshies of class 33. It won't be long now.
In the face of overwhelming odds (competing with the track meet), the annual junior oratorical contest was brought to a successful conclusion. The winners were F. L. Turner and C. T. Hollaway, Jr. who got their stuff off before a small and distracted audience most admirably. if you consider the circumstances.
The Sophs feel mighty good these days. They've just been awarded their first class letter, Phi. Old Lincolnites will know what a grand and glorious feelin' that is. Well, it's about time they got a break, anyway.
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Just a few more hot dawgs, and cart wheels to tickle the palates of noble seniors and into the cold, cold world they must go, to bless our noble campus no mo'. How's that for "poultry."
From present indications, the foot ball situation for next year is most encouraging. It goes without saying that the old Lincoln Lion will be out there with the best of 'em and lordy help the stray bison he gets his mitts on.
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"Eddie Tolan Looms -- a Super Drew"
AT EVANSTON, ILLINOIS, during the preliminaries of the traditional Big Western Conference track and field championship, Eddie Tolan, bespectacled sprinting ace of Michigan University, equalled the world's record for the 100 yard dash.
Since the passing of Howard Drew, quite a number of brilliant race dash men have come to the fore. Dehart Hubbard was unquestionably the most consistent sprinter since Drew at distances from forty yards up to the century. World's record holder in the running broad jump, and a phenomenal performer in the hurdles, hop step and jump, and relay racing, this
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ALVIN J. MOSES
in the hurdles, hop step and track immortal who was also trained by Farrell of Michigan University very nearly approached Drew's best time for the hundred and shorted distances. Tolan raced 100 yards without the semblance of a breeze in 9.6 last Friday afternoon in qualifying for the finals, beating the best time of George Simpson, dubbed the "Fastest Human," by a tenth of a second. During the four years he starred on the track and in the classroom at Detroit, he set interscholastic marks that still remain.
He was a host within himself at all track meets in which his high school was represented. sharing the honors with Beatty, also an athlete of color who matriculated at Northeasten. Every college in the country sent out wires for Tolan, but inspired by the feats of Hubbard, he finally chose Michigan University much to the delight of Steve Farrell, who was one of the greatest professional sprinters in the history of foot racing, and the student body. Tolan is blessed with a wonderful physique much after the order of Howard Drew, his stocky frame giving him unbelievable power that shoots him from the mark and through the gruelling stages of a century sprint like a cannonball.
Press Acclaims Him
The press of the country flashed news of Tolan's great work in the trials, and we'll let you read verbatim what the Associated Press sports editor had to say:
"Tolan, one-time national interscholastic champion in the century and 220 yard dashes, reeled off his heat in .09 6-10 seconds, tying the recognized world performances of such famous speedsters as Howard Drew, Charlie Paddock, Dan Kelly and Cyril H. Coaffee. Tolan, a pupil of Steve Farrell, Wolverine coach, one of the greatest sprinters of the old professional days, raced to world time in the second heat of the 100 yard dash. He won by a margin of at least four yards over Kriss of Ohio State.
"Tolan not only tied the world's mark, but ran the fastest century ever raced in the Western Conference. He smashed the Big Ten record of .09.74 made by Dehart Hubbard, another colored wonder, also of Michigan. in 1925.
"The performance of the stocky Wolverine 'Ace' was outstanding in an afternoon of record breaking. Two other records were cracked before the preliminaries in eleven of the sixteen events were finished.
"George Simpson, Ohio State's noted sprinter, smashed the Big Ten record for the 220 yard dash by stepping the distance in 20.9 seconds. This clipped 3-10ths of a second off the record made by Eric Wilson of Iowa in 1923. Previously Simpson in winning his trial heat in the 100 yard dash, set a new record for the century, sprnting the distance in 09.7 seconds, only to have Tolan come along and crack it again a few minutes later.
Breaks Record Saturday
Eddie Tolan, colored boy from the University of Michigan, and Dick Rockaway of Ohio State bettered the world's marks, while George Simpson, Ohio
Transational Pacific Co. sent to this city last week to Pinky Kaufman, a next week.
IBRYANT
N.7.
BABY JOE GANS, sensational Pacific Coast Junior Welterweight contender who returned to this city last week after a lengthy stay in Denver. "Baby" meets Pinky Kaufman, conqueror of King Tut by a kayo in Philly, next week.
State speedster had the honor of tying a world's record.
Tolan won the 100-yard dash in :09.5 seconds. He beat George Simpson to the tape in an eyelash finish. This performance eclipsed the recognized record of :09.6 jointly held by Howard Drew, another colored sprinter; Charley Paddock, Cyril Coafee, Dan Kelly and Chester Bowman.
Whether Tolan's record or the per-
Phil's Still At It!
25.—The New York Uni-
tion won 2,400 yards in a special
States championship and
runners covered the distance
of the old mark at 5 minu-
ter Gassner, Fred Velt and
a team today. It was p
ayers; Gerenbeck, Haverford
PHILADELPHIA, May 25.—The New York University relay team broke the world record for 2,400 yards in a special race held in connection with the Middle Atlantic States championship at Haverford this afternoon. The New York runners covered the distance in 4 minutes, 52 2-5 seconds.
New York A. C. held the old mark at 5 minutes 5 seconds.
Joe Mendeloff, Walter Gassner, Fred Velt and Phil Edwards comprised the New York U. team today. It was paced by a special team composed of Hall, Rutgers; Gerenbeck, Haverford; Nigriny, Union, and Musser, Lafayette.
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By Alvin J. Moses
formance of Rockaway in setting a world mark of 22.8 seconds in winning the 220-yard low hurdles will be recognized was a debatable question tonight.
The runners were favored with a slight breeze at their backs, recorded by delicate instruments, as having a velocity of four miles an hour. The Amateur Athletic Union refuses to allow record breaking marks if there is a wind exceeding three miles an hour. However, the National Collegiate Athletic association, under which today's meet was conducted, gives recognition to new marks if the wind is not blow-
Pacific Coast Junior Welterweight last week after a lengthy stay in aufman, conqueror of King Tut
ing in excess of five miles an hour. Knute R. Rockne, football catch at the University of Notre Dame who was head finish judge today, said the wind was not sufficiently strong to cause rejection of claims of new records. Simpson triumphed over Tolan by an eye lash in the 220, in which he tied the world's record of 20.6 seconds held by Roland Locke of the University of Nebraska.
Will At It!
New York University relay team broke
in a special race held in connection
championship at Haverford this after-
ed the distance in 4 minutes, 52 2-5
ork at 5 minutes 5 seconds.
Fred Velt and Phil Edwards com-
v. It was paced by a special team
ck, Haverford; Nigriny, Union, and
Fans Discuss Al Brown-Chocolate
When dapper Al Brown was introduced at the Fidel LaBarba-Kid Chocolate imbroglio last Wednesday night, it reopened an old discussion on the relative merits of these two sterling warriors. In a recent article the writer stated that while we were not interested in a spectacle between these outstanding Bantamweights because it would mean the eliminating of one from the picture, in our opinion Al Brown would emerge the winner of such a meeting. This was said despite the vanted boxing skill of Chocolate, and his two handed attack that has swept all and sundry opponents out of his patch since his arrival in this country of golden dreams to the foreigner. We don't want to give our readers the impression that we are against matches between outstanding fighters of color like Chocolate and Brown,—rather we deplore the subtle system of matchmakers and leading challengers in attempting to force our boys into such spots when numerous white challengers of the title are running loose and artfully dodging behind the time worn "Color Line."
Brown Too Ringwise
Allowing that Chocolate has played with boxing gloves for toys since he was 11 years old, his ring craftiness and generaliship at this particular stage of his development, is not on a par with that of the hardest hitting little man since that era that produced such dynamic punchers as McGovern, Dixon, Young Corbett, Oscar Gardner, et al. The theory of Chocolate's supposed glass chin doesn't enter into our argument. Were his mouthpiece of galvanized iron, the healthy socks of Al Brown would create no little damage, and you can lay all the tea in China on that score.
In all fairness to Brown as a boxer, you cannot entirely throw out the fact that he is awkwardly clever in his own way.
Standing taller than any bantamweight or featherweight since the days of Harry Harris who always provided worlds of trouble for that master feather—Abe Attell—Brown has arms that act like the tenacles of an Octopus, and with nearly the same potency. Our pick if the lads should hook up within the next six months would be Al Brown without the slightest point to hedge an alibi. A season from now if rated along the fistic quicksands as he ought to be, Kid Chocolate may be invincible as he possesses everything that goes to make a real champion. 'Listen to what some of the fans have had to say in letters to your correspondent re this looked for meeting:
Jimmy Sampson,—Small's Paradise.— "Say Al, you can say for me personally that Kid Chocolate on the strength of his LaBarba showing rates the class of the Bantams and that takes in Al Brown."
William ('Bub') Hewlette,—"Let's not kid ourselves about this prince of fel-
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r Drew" lows—Al Brown, he's the darby of all the little men and what a murderous socker."
Panama Joe Gans,"Too smart for the 'Keed'—Al Brown would be certain to nail him in ten heats and he wouldn't get up either."
Johnny Jackson, Restaurateur, "What a shindy that will be, perhaps the greatest battle between little men
A.
AL BROWN, the toast of Paris, who returned home to witness Kid Chocolate and Fidel LaBarba. From all indications the New York Boxing Commission intends to crown Al champ in this State also-'Atta boy Al.'
since Dixon-McGovern. Personally I lean toward Al Brown."
James Evans, World's Champion Race billiardist,—"Chocolate's is a mighty pleasing boxer, but Brown is the classiest socker extant, and I dote on punchers."
Kid Norfolk,—"I hate to pick this one, both great boys and I wish they didn't have to meet. I started Brown off in the racket, Panama Gans and I showing him much. Right now he would take Chocolate."
Herbie Beckford. Trainer of Canada Lee.—"Al, I'm forced to bow to superior punching ability and all around generalship—Al Brown gets the nod."
Al Moses.
Baseball Notes
American League
W. L. Pct.
Baltimore .5 1 .833
Lincoln .3 1 .750
Homestead Grays .4 2 .667
Cubans .2 1 .667
Hilldale .2 6 .250
Atlantic City .1 6 .143
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Philadelphia.—The Fairview Golf club will promote its third annual championship tourney on the Cobbs Creek golf course August 26, 27 and 28. The first title was won by Robert Ball of Chicago in 1927. Porter Washington of Mapledale Country club, Stow, Mass., won the second title in 1928. Washington has a leg on the Fairview club which was put up by Augustus Hanksley last year. At the national amateur championship at Stow last year Tanksley won the second division championship.
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W HAT an entertaining week for the Quakerites. Music festivais, radio, until we could hardly move. Bu
musical teas, bridge parties, wonderful plays on screen and stage. We couldn’t stop there, we were force
Never before has Philadelphia or any other city had the pleasure ot 'o partake of fancy salads, condiments
hearing such a program as rendered by the top notchers in the and delicious punch, but that was no
musical world. The national musical festival was staged at Academy I, yes there was a large birthda;
of Music Friday afternoon and evening, May 25. Both performances vake on the table, with candles, and al
drew a-packed house. the trimmings. No we're not going t
Friday, May 31, 1929
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musical teas, bridge parties, \
Never before has Philadelphia or
hearing such a program as renc
musical world. The national musi
of Music Friday afternoon and ev
drew a-packed house.
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When one stops to think of such tal-
ent in our group as Florence Cole-Tal-
bert, vocal soloist; Clarence Cameron
White, violinist; J. Rosamond Johnson,
Taylor Gordon, Carl Diton, W. Frank-
lin Hoxter, Fisk Jubilee Singers,
Hampton Choir and Lincoln University
Glee Club, it makes one feel proud to
be a member of such a race as ours.
Mme. Florence Cole-Talbert, has not
only a wonderful voice, but the feel-
ing she puts in her selections, makes
her more than a favorite with music
lovers.
Clarence Cameron White is al-
ways mentioned, when the names of fa-
mous, violinists arc mentioned. Mr.
White has that knack of putting his
soul into his playing. Of course there
is no need ‘telling you anything about
the- Fisk Jubilee Singers. They are
known to almost the entire civilized
world. Many persons may have never
had the pi¢asure of sceing them per-
form, but at the same time they are
admirers of this marvelous singing ag-
gregation. The talking machine has
made it possible for persons many miles
from city life to enjoy their music and
admire them. Hampton choir under the
direction of Nathaniel Dett, executed
some wonderful numbers. The LincoIn
University Glee Club gave color to the
program with their mirthful songs.
Our own Wanamaker store chorus un-
der the direction of W. Franklin Hox-
ter (who is anything but a stranger to
local music lovers), was given much
applause. The Robert Curtis Ogden
Band of the Wanamaker stores was al-
so an enjoyable feature in this fes-
tival of music.
We learn that we are to have such
a muste fastival annually, and we truly
hope nothing will prevent the artists
that participated in this one from lend-
ing their talent each year, We wish to
congratulate all persons who helped
making this National Music Testival
the success it was.
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On Monday evening, the citizen's
league of West Phila, tendered a ban-
quet in honor of their past officers, at
their cozy club house, No. 49 N. dHith
Street. Mr. Bernard Nichols acted as
master of ceremonies; Mr. FE. R. Hill,
president. and one of the charter mem-
bers of the league, gave 2 brief talk de-
seribing the struggles and history of
the league. Mr. Herbert FH. Miller, one
of our prominent young attorneys, who
for eight years was president of the
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league, made an enthusiastic address,
telling of the causes that prompted the
organization of the league. Mr. Miller
nlso told of the work accomplished by
the league, and some of the things they
hoped to do. He tried to impress
everyone present how much good it
would do our race if we had more civic
leagues, where we could go and discuss
among ourselves the conditions that
arise from time to time around us.
Other speakers of the evening were
Mr, Theodore Penny, Mr. Wayne IIop-
kins, Mrs, Mary Dixon. Mrs. Welen
Duckett, Mrs. 12. HW. Winstead and Mrs.
Charles Wood.
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The Pythians IIall on Friday evening
May 24, was the scene of fun making
and dancing. “The Fun Review drew
both old and young, to their frolic.
Two little commedians scored quite a
success with their funny sayings and
dancing. .
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Sunday musical teas are growing
quite popular, especially when they are
given for the benefit: of charity. Dr.
and Mrs. Walter Pit(s gave a success-
ful musical tea a few Sundays ago. ‘The
welcome received at the Titts’ heme
and the wonderful talent made the af-
fair quite an enjoyable ane.
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert WWieks of 2300
N, u2nd Street, gave a birthday party
for Mr. Henry Martin who makes his
home with them. When it comes to
entertaining “The Tlieks” really know
how to do it. And their home makes
a perfect setting. More than S5 guests
were invited and they all attended, and
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radio, until we could hardly move. But
we couldn’t stop there, we were forced
to partake of fancy salads, condiments,
and delicious punch, but that was not
all, yes there was a large birthday
vake on the table, with candles, and all
the trimmings. No we're not going to
tell you how many candles were on
the cake, but someone made a wise
crack about the baker didn't have any
more candles. But we won't discuss
that.
We wonder where so many pretty
young women came from and, my! oh!
my! but weren't they sociable.
* * *
Next week we'll tell you all about
the Amacitia Club dance. The Soap Rox
Social Frolic and the Krazy Kats and
Taffodills,
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Come on girls get in the “Tattler”
popularity contest. Don't say you are
sorry when it is too late. Ask Bill
Hall about it. Drop him a line or call
him on the phone. Send him your so-
cial notes and club news. His number
of course you know but in case you
have forgotten here it is:
5718 Cambrige Street, West Philadel-
vhia—Phone Alleghany 7919.
Nuf! Sed!
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The Fidelis Club entertained with a
eard party at the home of Mrs. Marie
Reider, 239 N. S8rd° Street, on Thursday
evening, May 28rd. Bridye and whist
were the games of the evening. A
whist Cournament that lasted for an
hour was quite exciting and amusing.
Mrs. Cara Young carried away the
first prize, Mr. Stanley Young, the
sveond and Mrs. M. Mason the third
and last prize, which is often called
the “booby prize.”
We have no doubt that this club of
young matrons sre very well known.
Gut we will make sure by telling you.
The officers and members names are:
Pres., Mrs. Laura Hopkins; Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hilda Butler; Secretary, Mrs.
Dorothy Payne; Asst. Ses. Mrs. Lillian
Ranaker; Treas., Mrs. tary Williams.
Members: Mrs, Marie Reider, Mrs. Rae
Canada, Mrs. Ida Davis, Mrs. Helen
Yaneey, Mrs. Helen Washington.
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ihe increasing popularity OL alairs
given by the Deir-Ram-Ne-Mow Social
Club was demonstrated to a marked
degree on May 23, when a packed house
turned ,out at the Odd Fellow’s Hall
to their Dramatic Comedy, The Path
Across the Hill. The play was coached
by Mr. Maxwell Cohen. Too much
praise cannot be given the following
cast of characters—Aaron Powers,
Louis Carr, Harry Morgan, Joseph Pet-
crs, Jr., Howard Robinson, Beatrice
Hopson, Louise Tyman, Helen Daley,
Julia Higgins, and Edythe Powers.
Dancing followed the Comedy. Red
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In spite of the inclement weather last
Friday evening, there were a_ great
many people present at Odd Fellow's
Hall to witness the excellent play en-
tilled The Charm School, presented by
the Gamma Theta Rho_ Sorority,
coached by Mrs. J. M. Ross. Dancing
was indulged in after the play. The
program of dance numbers by Clar-
ence “Wilmor and his Incomparables
was especially arranged by the Club.
in co-operation with Mr. Wilmore, and
highly satisfying to the guests present.
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The Iron Chariot seems to have
something in common in Paterson.
New Jersey. Its three owners, Kidd,
Murray and Nixon, are planning for a
heavy date over the week-end.
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A large crowd attended the Whoopee
Social sponsored by Miss Martha Wal-
ker on May the 22nd.
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A surprise party was held in honor
of Mr. Olden Tucker of G{7 Orchard
Street, on Saturday evening. May the
18th. Those who did the surprising
were the Misses Violet Aitkins, Edna
Lynn, Esther Wallace, Olivia Oden,
Anna <Aitkins, and Mable Manning.
Messrs. George and John <Aitkins and
Ernest Powell, Andrew.
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A dawn breakfast was given by Mrs.
Van Blake and Mrs. Sadie London fol-
lowing the Shriners Ball, Friday, May
17th, in honor of Mr. and Mrs, Arthur
Williams of Westport, Conn., and Prof.
Dp. W. Wilson of Tartford, Conn,
Other guests wore Mr. andd Mrs, James
Raine, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and
Mrs. Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. R. W.
Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, Mrs.
Carrie Wall and Tienrietta Anthony,
Grace Smith and Martha Scott, Mr.
Maurice Auguston, and Mr. J. Munroe.
A delicious breakfast was served, and
the guests departed after a very en-
joyable time,
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Soft musie, spring flowers and the
flowing gewns of feminine dancers
made the first spring danee of the
Board of Gavernors of the Chesire
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house Saturday night, ‘a glamorous af-
fair. It seems that dame fortune mast
have smiled upon the club members,
enabling them to give such an enjoy-
able time to_all present.
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Mr. and Mrs, Brockington, and Mr.
Scott of Ansonia, and Mrs. Sills, and
Mrs. M. Goode motored to Long Island
City last Sunday as the guests of Mr.
James Jones, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Jones. :
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height of impertinence. Johnny B. snappy fighting stable.
Recovering his breath, Johnny's about to deliver a scathing tirade of a low modulated voice, said a suing to Bascomb who had experienced groes of the "Yes Suh Boss" type.
It was a gentleman's utterance intelligent enough to enunciate hislish when the occasion demanded, ing into the easy melodious dialect.
height of impertinence. Johnny Bascomb, the owner of a snappy fighting stable.
Recovering his breath, Johnny's vitriolic tongue was about to deliver a scathing tirade when the black man in a low modulated voice, said a surprising thing, surprising to Bascomb who had experience with only those Negroes of the "Yes Suh Boss" type.
It was a gentleman's utterance. This Negro was intelligent enough to enunciate his words in faultless English when the occasion demanded, though by choice lapsing into the easy melodious dialect of the South, whose
CHAPTER III.
HARRY "KID" ROBERTS, well rubbed and tingling from the effects of an invigorating shower, wended his way-to the street. The fight that opened this story was just over. Not a mark marred his strong bronze features. The scrap was hardly a warm-up.—He could not pick and choose his opponents. He had to take them as they were offered. Of late they were few and far between.
The headliners clamoring for a chance at the champion wanted no part of his game. The man that occupied the imperial throne also wanted none.
After a short walk Harry reached the cozy home wherein he resided. As he opened the floor of his apartment, a bundle of fragrant feminity detached itself from the cushions of a chair and bounded joyfully into his arms.
It was Alice, the black man's wife. "Is yuh hurt, sweetness?" were the first words she uttered after a lingering embrace. "Is mah 'Big Boy' hurt?"—Her voice was rich in timber and deeply melodious.
Harry held her at arms' length ravenously feasting his eyes on her alluring beauty.
In the words of the old song, "I've got the world in a jug and the stopper is in my hand," the "Big Boy" was satisfied. The world to him represented Alice, and he had her in his arms.
Large dark eyes illuminated the girl's olive colored face—no doubt inherited from some unknown Spanish forebears. Her hair was black as the night that sets on African shores. Her nose, slightly snub. The lips, medium sized, were ever ready to draw back in a smile that displayed a perfect alignment of teeth. Her chin was a trifle receding—denoting a certain weakness. A slender neck held her head poised like an Egyptian princess—who knows what blood flowed in her veins? Her body small and willowy, was supported by a pair of well modeled ankles; slim feet rcsted in neat brown slippers.
Alice just about reached Harry's chin. As her husband assured her he was unhurt, she uttered a sigh of relief—the strain of Harry's battles were felt by her more so than the gladiator himself.—In her low musical voice, the girl—she could not have been more than twenty—bade him be seated. Harry stretched out his six feet one of bone and muscle on a comfortable
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sofa. "Gee, but it was good to be loved and ministered to by kindly hands," he soliquized silently. What more could he ask of life? At this point a thought of his parents' cruel death flashed across his mind. He stifled a sigh. His sensitive nerves keyed up to concert pitch for the late encounter, threatened to break. Even his iron will was infallible to the sear of the old wound. "Gone!" he murmurred brokenly. He clinched his hands in impotent anger.
Alice seeing the signs and knowing their origin, caressed the fevered brow with a gentle pressure of her flexible fingers.
Rising from her reclining position beside him, she glided over to the piano and with the skill of a born artist swung into a popular hit of the day, "Love will find a way."
Harry was deeply sentimental. It needed but a few bars of his favorite melody to sweep away the dark cloud from his brain.
"You're mah sunshine, Honeh,"—reverting to his natural way of speech. "Ah dunno what ah'd do without
YEARS rolled on. Harry "Kid" Roberts was nearing the zenith of his fighting powers. For five long years he had been the most talked of black man in the world. He became a myth, the great legendary figure of the arena. The white champion refused repeatedly to meet him. Some of the more bold spirits accused the crown bearer of cowardice. His own race was eyeing him askance.
The champion's bed was not a comfortable resting place. At last one white boy, up from obscurity, reached the limelight by securing a match with the fearsome black colossus through the astuteness of his clever manager. Jack Roonev was this bold fighter's name. He had nothing in his past record to justify a chance at the foremost challenger—heralded the uncrowned king—but he was known to have plenty of heart—the supreme requisite of a pupilist. Though fast for a big man, it was said he lacked a punch.
The boxing public took this as a sure indication of another set-up for the bronze terror. That Harry would murder him was the general opinion. The bout was scheduled for fifteen rounds at one of the largest
IT was the night before the fight with Jack Rooney. Harry Roberts reclined on a chair in his comfortable home. Alice was restless. While Harry could relax, the thought of his impending fight far from his mind, Alice fretted under
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cadences he had learned to love from the cradle. "Pardon me. My fault entirely."
As Johnny was in the wrong, this magnahimous avowal of the Negro was something new in Bascomb's experience. He was nonplussed. Regaining his composure he looked the black man over good, admiring his splendid physique. Finally he did a thing he never before even considered doing. He shook the hand of a Negro.
"Let's call it quits." was his smiling remark.
An answering smile illuminated the features of the black man. Harry Roberts had made a friend. After some commonplace remarks had been bandied back and forth, the professional instincts of the little manager asserted itself. "Come on down to the club to
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
yuh, Sweetheart," then breaking into reminiscence.
"'Fore yuh come nuttin' seemed to mattuh. Didn't kay if ah lived or died. Alone—but now how diffr'n. Ah has yuh."
"Mah Thugar," Alice lisped softly.
She was rewarded with a long passionate kiss.
Alice reluctantly slipped out of his arms. "Suppah 'll be cold," she warned. "Ain't yah hongry?"
"Yuh bet!" was Harry's emphatic response.
Both then made their way to the kitchen where a nourishing supper was soon partaken. Harry Roberts' dreams were wrapped up in his wife. He made it plain before he had taken the decisive step that he would expect strict fidelity. He was prepared to share her with none. In turn, he played fair.
The throng of women—blacks, browns, yellows, and even "fays" who sought out the bronze giant, received scant consideration. He was always courteous but firm. They were assured they were only wasting their time. All schemes failed. There was no blemish on his reputation. The papers played on this theme. He was given credit for being a good Negro.
ball parks obtainable. A well known promoter was in charge of the arrangements.
The daily papers printed the records of both men. The white man's was mediocre. The black man's better, though of late he was guilty of carrying his men—stalling, letting them go the distance. The fans knew of his own volition his opponents could not have gone five rounds, but the larder must be kept filled. The "Black Shadow" must have the wherewithal with which to buy "poke" chops.
When the day of the fight dawned, the arena was packed. Not expecting to see a good fight but to get a line on the form of the black man. That was the incentive of the majority of the massed humanity present. It was their hope that Jack Rooney might extend Harry a bit. A good trial horse. Harry might take off his wraps. If he did their admission price would be well repaid. Odds were quoted at fifteen to one—the bronze giant the topheavy favorite. There were few takers.
Had the black man deteriorated in his long but as yet fruitless quest after the title? That was the question to be answered. It was answered, and how!
the nervous strain.
The quiet of the apartment oppressed her. A session at the piano afforded her no relief.
"Let's go to the theatre," she at last burst out.
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The Negro's face became dubious.
"I'm sorry, but I have to work. Can't afford to lose my job." he replied.
experience. he looked did physique. considered
"I'm sorry, but I have my job," he replied.
"Quit!" was Bascom you on a regular salary. getting now," he added.
The black man was card with the address Harry promised to be connection that led to in the boxing game, de that was ever created
"Quit!" was Bascomb's snappy rejoinder. "I'll place you on a regular salary. Pay you a little more than you're getting now," he added as an afterthought.
The black man was satisfied. Johnny handed him a card with the address of the club scribbled on the back. Harry promised to be there. This was the fortunate connection that led to the meteoric rise of Harry Roberts in the boxing game, destined to cause the greatest furore that was ever created in the heavyweight ranks.
ing Alice was worrying on his account, he told her she could go. By herself.
Coaxing him to accompany her was of no avail. Alice was reluctant to go alone.
"Go 'head and lose yuh worries at de show" he told her tenderly.
"Be careful of dem kawner loafers. Yuh know how dey pass insultin' rema'ks to ev'ry good looker that cross dey path. If yuh're bodered, let me know," he added ominously.
"O yuh jealous deah" Alice squealed. "Who'll insult the wife o' the great Harry "Kid" Roberts!
"Deah's some pretty bad 'niggers' in Harlem" Harry responded. willin' to take any desp'rate chance for small gain. Stabbin' and slicin' each odder ev'ry day in de week. Some robbin' dem poorer than dey ownself."
"Dat don't consarn yuh. Why worry 'bout it!" Alice remarked.
"Anythin' dat consarns mah people consarns me" was Harry's quick rejoinder—He was keenly race-conscious.
"Yuh good man" Alice sighed. "Always thinkin' o' odders. Mon Homme" she quoted in French—of which she knew a few expressions. Harry took her in his arms, smothering her with kisses. At last he released her.
"You'll be late so' de show, Honey. Good bye. Be good and be ca'ful." He bundled her out. Alice promised to be home early.
That was the last he saw of her. Long days of suffering and despair not unmingled with regret was destined to be their share before they met again.
Twelve P. M. came around that night—as eventually it must—and Harry awoke from restless slumber. He stretched out his arm and encompassed an empty space. Where was Alice? She had left the house since eight o'clock. Harry jumped out of bed. His vivid imagination pictured all sorts of dire disaster. Hurriedly dressing, he reached the street just in time to signal a cruising taxicab.
The agitated fighter arrived at the entrance to the Lafayette theatre—the house Alice had informed him she would go to—as the ticket seller was about to take her departure.
Calling her by name—an old acquaintance—he made a brief inquiry for his wife.
"Why Harry" the girl answered, "Alice left about eleven as the show closed. I saw a light brown skin man hail her from a limou-
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be there. This was the fortunate
in the meteoric rise of Harry Roberts
restined' to cause the greatest furore
in the heavyweight ranks.
sine. It seemed as if she knew him for they shook hands and after an earnest conversation; she stepped in the car and they drove off."
"Is that so!" Harry bit out the words.
"Fore God's the truth. Please don't look like that. You frighten me" the girl quavered.
A stupendous project is in the making. Plans have been formed towards bringing to this country, next season, the entire personnel of the West Indian Cricket aggregation that so successfully toured Great Britain last year. This is an unprecedented venture, unparalleled in the history of American cricket. Even the sterling attraction offered the rabid cricket fans in the form of 1928's magnificent Invaders, from the Carribbean Islands is overshadowed.
That the mighty cricket eleven which gained world wide acclaim has generously accepted the proposition to come to this country, the season of 1929, speaks volumes for the sportsmanship of the honorable gentlemen who compose the same.
They are indeed living up to the highest ideals of the loved pastime. Cricket is a gentleman's game; it engenders qualities oftimes lay hidden in one's breast.
Regardless how much one may profess to be a gentleman, it is not by such ranting that the individual is judged. Actions speak louder than words. The true sportsman keeps his head at all times; and he is usually quick to appreciate and compliment the good play of his opponent.
Cricket is a great game to watch; or participate in. If you fail to understand its intricacies at all matches played, they are courteous persons present to inform you on any question pertaining to the exhibition. It is the hope of the well wishers of this gentleman's game that the American public will wake up to the fact that right in their neighborhood, splendid exhibitions of cricket are being enacted weekly.
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persons may be Introduced to congenial com-
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Friday, May 31, 1929
LAW TO HAPPINESS
“He who travels toward hss 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
ct I a a ia a I
«some Hearts we have been induc-
ed to form for the Tattler a Lone-
some Heart Club. So, here’s your
big opportunity to receive the In-
ter-State Tattler for a year and
become a Lonesome Heart mem-
ber, all for two dollars.
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.
es *
(All worth-while achievement is
founded upon work. Our reader
rightly insists upon having a work-
ing man.)
“Please help me find some one
who would appreciate a real friend.
“I am dark brownskin, age 26,
weigh 125 Ibs., and from a very
respectable family.
“Would like to meet a fellow
about 30-35, neat and intelligent.
Must be a working man.”
* * s
(Courage is one of the qualities
that goes to make up a dominant
personality. {s one using it when
he develops “cold feet?’’)
“After reading your column each
week, I make an attempt to write
you, but before I finish the mis-
sive, I always get cold feet.
“Yet you have helped so many
others to find happiness, it may be
that you can help me, I am one of
the most lonesome persons on the
face of the earth. Can’t you find
me a friend?
I am dark brownskin, 30 years
old, five ft. 7 inches tall. Am 4
stenographer, although 7 9am not
working at that just now. I en-
joy good shows, good books and
movies, like all sport and play
tennis; I also like dancing some-
times.” .
* x *
(Young fady says “he must be
single.’’)
“Dear Miss Jackie Nobile—I am
so lonesome for a nice pal and
friend. If you could help me I
would be very happy.
"J prefer a young man about
five ft. 11 in., or six ft. not too
heavy, good-looking. brown or lich’
brownskin, with a nice disposition,
one who dresses nice and is clean,
fairly well educated and with a
good job.
“Now, about myself, I work in a
dental office, with lots of time off.
put no one to pal around with. I
just go to the movies and read;
so you can see I am lonesome for
a nice friend. I am 27 years of
age, dark brownskin, rather slen-
dor, Am considered nice looking
desired letters. Data written in pencil will not
be considered. The Tattler does not assume
responsibility for the good falth of correspond-
ente, Address Jackle Nobile, Editor of Lone-
some Hearts Column, [nter-State Tattler,
and dress nicely. Have fair edu
cation.
“J will not say more. Let th
man see for himself.” F
_* kk
(You are forgiven, dear one.)
“Please forgive me for waitin;
so long to write to you. I have
been quite busy these last fev
months.
“I cannot thank you enough fo!
the friend that you fuund for me
but Jackie dear, I would like t
hear from some more. Two 0
the men that wrote to me, I be
lieve they take me for a joke, ant
really, I am not bad looking. I
you can find some more for me
please do so.
“The reason J did not send ir
my subscription for the Tattler is
because I buy it from a blind bo}
and I do it, just to help him along
He is going to a blind school ir
August and when he leaves, I wil
have you to send me the Tattler
I could not live without it. Woulk
also be glad to become a membe!
of the Lonesome Heart Club. Senc
me all information about it.
“tT hope I have not bored you
You know confession is good fo!
the soul. I have no one to talk
to who would be interested, so |
must write.
“Thanking you very kindly fo1
what you have done for me and the
kindness you have shown others
etc.”
x oe ox
(One who has lived life to the full
in spite of a few hurried birthdays,
turns to the Muse to explain the
trend of his thoughts.)
“Dearest Tackie-—-You are a_ winged
mereury and a cupid all in one, and
my plea for companionship is not for
a pal or a platonic friend, but for a4
passionate lover——
“God knows ’twere better to be deep
Pillowed in silk and scented down
Where love throbs out in blissful sleep,
Pulse nigh {o pulse and breath to
breath
Where hushed awakenings are dear—
But T’'ve a rendezvous with Death.
“Phe above and similar thoughts ex-
press my trend of mind in here (a
reformatory). To bring myself down
to mundane things of life, my incar-
ecration, indurance vile, is about com-
pleted and the two years of my confine-
ment fin this massive bastile in the up-
per hills of Massachusetts, along the
Mohawk Trail, is up this month and I
shall be paroled in September, if things
continue like they are now.
“I am guilty of a crime, which in a
moment of weakness, brought by un-
accustomed strong drink, did blind the
folly of my transgressing the law till
it was too Inte. I have profited much
by my error and the fires of retribution
have been stilled. I made full restitu-
tion and have paid my debt to society
and will erase this black mark from
my life if given a chance.
“My soul mate must be a slim, golden
rrincess, a lovely bronze flower, a cos-
mopolitan, educated, intelligent and
dignified. My -ideal mate must have
sparkling pearly teeth, large snapping
black eyes, black or dark brown hair
of the finest texture, and must be be-
tween five ft. three to five ft. 7 in.
heigh; weigh between 105-125 lbs.; age
18-25. Must be full of S, A., have a
nice disposition, wonderful personality
and not the least bit high-hat or snob-
bish. Her shape must be ala Lupe
Velez, in short, I prefer a girl of Span-
ish type.
“A word about myself, I am five ft.
8% in., weigh 136 Ibs., have nice teeth,
light brown or chestnut colored hair of
the finest quality. In due modesty, I
am considered handsome and _ have
frown eyes. I am a Beau Brummel
regarding my wardrobe, which is al-
ways in the prevailing mode, as IT am
very fastidious about my attire. I am
a tap dancer of some fame and my
ballroom dancing is just too sad, Jim.
Am an all around athelete and like a
good time. I am 22 years old, very fair
skin and have sharp features.
Could you find me a girl who will
write me here?”
* = *
(We have had some trouble at the
Press recently and letters have suffered
in the melee. If any of the Tattler
readers find that their communications
have not been given space, after a rea-
sonable length of time, will they bo
good enough to write in again. Thank
you.) ,
oa * *
(Real pals, though much in demand,
are difficult to locate.)
“In reading the Tattler I have no-
ticed that you helped many lonesome
ones to find a pal. ‘I hope you will
do the same for me by publishing this
in your Lonesome Heart Column.
“Iam a young girl. 18 years old,
light brownskin. five ft. 4% inches tall
and neat. Would like to meet some
girls around my age who would like a
real pal.”
es ¢
(The Lonely Heart Editor desires to
thank the person who so bravely de-
fended her column.)
“Some time ago I wrote you asking
you to help me. To my regret I have
not received one answer, which I con-
sider no fault of yours. Anyway.
Jackie dear, I'm not recalling that plea
but desire to comment on an article
which appeared in the last issue of the
Tattler, protesting against our Lone-
some Heart Column.
“I read the Tattler every week and
value it highly, and will say that it Is
a darn nice magazine. As far as the
Lonesome Heart page is concerned, it
is faultless. Those who object to this
column are doing us who are lonely a
great injustice. If they knew how
much consolation and joy they would
deprive us of, if the L. H. C. were dis-
continued, they would think ere they
speak. I can think of nothing just
now that would be more serious or
more helpful than the L. H. Column,
unless it be a page of Biblican quota-
tions and doubt whether it would help
any more; for many would ignore it,
as well as many who might read and
then not heed to what they had read.
“I feel that I and the rest of the
Lonesome Fans must 3hare the attack
on the Tattler as we are partly respon-
sible for the same. If we did not ap-
peal for happiness through thc said
column, it would not exist. As to Miss
Nobile, who seems to give her best to-
wards making us happy, I feel that she
Must be aware of Christ’s sermon on
the Mount when he questioned his Dis-
ciples: ‘If a son shall ask bread of
any of you that is a father, will he
give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish,
will he give him a serpent? Or if he
umn be given sorrow?
If the number of lonesome, friend-
Jess; unhappy, weary people were
counted, the numbers would be exceed-
ingly high, due to the faet that we
are lonely because we have not found
whom we are looking for.
(Signed) L. H. C. Defender.”
** ¢
(Lady Luck is sometimes very fickle.)
“I have decided to ask your help ip
finding a true friend.
“I am a boy of 18, brownskin com-
plexion, brown eyes, black hair, mod-
erately heavy eyebrows. Am 5 ft. 6
inches tall and weigh 150 lbs.
“I would like a girl friend between
the ages of 16-19, and will exchange
photos, if desired.
Here’s to Luck! May I have as much
as the others have had.”
s * &
(if the lady, A. S. J., living in New
Jersey, will send me her address, I will
forward her a letter. She forgot to give
me her address.)
s * :
(Young lady is so earnest I hope I
shall be able to “extract” from the big
city just the type she desires.)
“Please—please, help me out. I am
desperately lonely. If you know what
it is to be lonesome in a large city, you
know what that means.
“I want to mect a pleasant, con-
genial young man who likes books,
dancing and other harmless pleasures.
I would like for him to be cither a
profesional man or in business for him-
self, between the ages of 29-39. Should
like for him to be kind and considerate.
I want him for a true friend and pal.
“I am 28, nice looking, suntan brown,
brown hair, five ft. 4. I love to go
to shows and I want a companion who
likes these things too. I don't smoke
or drink.
“He just doesn't have to be a pro-
fesionnzl man, but I want him to be
somebody. 3 have net been here so
long.”
s * x
(The boys are again telling me how
lonely they ure.) 2
“Tam another Lonesome Heart.
Jackie, will you please help me find a
correspondent ?
“Am 26 years old, Made a little mis-
take in life, but we are all subject
to wrong sometime or other. Am in
search of a real pal who will be true
to a man regardless and I want some
one worth while, some one whom I can
learn to live for in time to come. Would
like to find someone in] New York or
Philadelphia, because To am a trap-
drummer and banjoist and can join
the Clef Club in cither city. Remember,
Jackie, someone worthwhile. Want
some person 22 years old and nice to
get on with,
“Am five ft. 4. weigh 148 Ibs., brown-
skin—some say I am good looking. I
really don’t know.”
*. * *
“Here I am for the first time, hop-
ing that you will do another noble decd
towards one so unfortunate as I hap-
pen ta be at the present.
“Please, Jackie. hear my carnest
plea. I want to hear from a girl age
18-23, light brownskin, about ‘ive ft.
fin. in height. I am five ft. 5i4 in,
light complexion and good hair, brown
eyes. Am a jockey by occupation:
fond of all sports.”
s * *
“Words are seemingly inadequate in
expressing my heart-felt appreciation
for what you have done for me in your
column. I am indeed, a Lonesome
Heart as yet. I haven't been lucky
enough to get an answer from any
young lady, but perhaps the ‘one’ girl
hasn't read the May 3rd issue of the
Tattler yet. I hope and trust that she
will very soon.
Page Fiycoen
sure she will help and inspire me dur-
ing my confinement.”
# * 6 o:
(if my readers de not receive ans-
wers, many times it is because they
have forgotten either to euclose stamped
envelopes or to send addresses.)
s 6
(1 hope that Foreigners will be good
enough to read my column, as I have
many people who prefer them.)
“This is the second time I’ve read
your I. H. C. and I’m so lonesome I
couldn’t resist asking you for help.
“I am 21 years old, five ft. 2 inches
tall, weigh 125 lbs. Am light brown-
skin, with black hair and brown eyes.
I am a school teacher and want to meet
a nice young man with a good educa-
cation. I prefer foreigners, because we
seem to understand each ither, although
I am not foreign myself. He must be
brownskin, nice looking apd between
the ages of 22-28. Willing to exchange
photos.” .
* * &
(Lone Star state again bids us hear.)
“Iam a reader of the Tattler maga-
zine. I haven’t been reading it very
long. However, I find it quite inter-
esting and especially your Lonesome
Hearts Column—really, I have fallen
for it quite hard.
“Noticing you have helped quite a
number of friends, I wonder if you
would be so kind as to help me find a
friend. I am a High School ‘Grad,’ 23
years old, five ft. 5 in., weigh 147 Ibs.,
light brownskin. Have a wonderful
personality and a very pleasing dispo-
sition. Like all kinds of out-door
sports—very fond of dancing. A
“I like the type of girl from the
Quaker City who was appealing to you
in the May 10th issue of your column.
However, whatever you do for me will
be greatly appreciated.”
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It's a Fast Track, Conditions Are Ideal, the Distance Is From New York to Atlantic City and There Are No Favorites. Every Girl Has the Same Opportunity. Entries Still Coming in, But the Wise Girls Tried to Get the Jump on the Field. Several Clubs Have Entered Candidates to Carry Their Colors in the Tattler's Big Contest
THE Tattler's "Queen of the Convention Derby" had its official starting last Monday when some twenty odd girls were sent away on the first lap of the twelve lap vacation course from New York to Atlantic City where the winner will be crowned the Tattler's "Convention Queen," and given a first prize of $200.00 in cash. The young lady who comes in second will get $150.00, the third girl's reward will be $100.00, and to fourth and fifth cash prizes of $50.00 and $25.00 will be given. But every girl who finishes with fifty or more one year subscriptions or the equivalent in this contest will be included in the "Tattler's Convention Party" and her expenses paid (railroad fare and hotel bills) for five days in Atlantic City the week of the Elks' Convention.
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Here's a splendid opportunity for a hundred, five hundred or a thousand girls to have a big time vacation at one of the world's most popular resorts, Atlantic City, known as the "World's Playground." Just think what that means at this time; just picture to yourselves, girls, the world of fun you can have during the big conclave of the I. B. P. O. Elks of the "World" the latter part of August. Who won't be there; who would not be there if it were possible? Oh boy and to be crowned "Queen" and gst a big gang of greenbacks, $200.00, the heroine of the hour, as your friends gather round and cheer! Even if you do not win one of the big cash prizes, just think how easy it is to at least win a vacation trip. You have ten weeks left, 70 days to earn a vacation at the InterState Tuttler's expense. Why not? Surely you are entitled to a vacation and should have it. Well, we are willing to finance, pay for your vacation if you so wish. We hope to take a hundred girls in our party. Will you join us? Every girl bringing in fifty or more subscriptions will be taken with us to the big Elk's Convention so enroll now. Come to the "Contest Department," Room 118, 200 West 135th Street any evening except Monday and get a book. The rest is easy but it is up to you. A little effort at this time will mean so much pleasure to you later on, when the hot days of August roll around and you have plenty of time but no place to spend or enjoy it. Then you will think of the girl friend and the wonderful time she is having in Atlantic City, swimming, boating, fishing, playing tennis or golf during the day while at night the cooling breezes from the Atlantic Ocean sweep inland to make life pleasant to happy couples as they dance or motor or stroll the boardwalk. Oh boy and are you going to miss this glorious opportunity? Let's hope not.
So far very few clubs have entered candidates for the contest and we would like very much to hear from them. Almost every organization knows of some popular young lady; perhaps she is a member of the club or maybe she is related to some member of the club. Well, why not have her carry your colors? The club loses nothing
by this. But on the other hand, if she wins one of the first three prizes, the club will also win a prize. We are giving away $100 in cash in three prizes. The first club prize is Fifty Dollars; the second is Thirty-Five Dollars, and the third is Fifteen Dollars. In addi-
Social Snapshots
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(Continued from page 5) future in the field of plastic art is predicted for her.
* * *
Miss Cora Bradford gave a tea last Sunday afternoon at her cozy little apartment at 580 St. Nicholas Avenue, that was just to wonderful for words. The decorative work was a thing of beauty strangely reminiscent of settings in Italian vistas—the collation savored more of angel food than it did anything earthly. The invited guests were: Richard N. Campbell, Benjamin Barnett, Charles Hickland, the Fred Hicklands, the Lanes, Mr. Wormbell, the Walkers of Jamaica, Long Island, the Thomas Freemans, of Jamaica, Long Island; the Benjamines, Earline Evans, Prof. Johann Tessman, the Roscoe Linsleys of East Orange, the Jacob Moodys, Miss Toms, Ruth Bradley, Lillian Valentine, the Carters, the Calvin Kings, Daisy Pace, Ella Field, Herbert Hustin, Laura Dickerson, the Jones, Walter Landolph, William Woodward, and Alvin J. Moses.
* * *
Marguerite Avery, Soprano, packed the Imperial Auditorium to overflowing Sunday afternoon. Alberto Bimboni was at the piano. Miss Avery who is known throughout the country as one of our best Concert Singers, has given concerts in our largest schools, and is always greeted by a large and responsive audience. She is a member of the Hall Johnson Choir, and her solo work has stood out prominently in many of Mr. Johnson's best numbers. In the rendition of the Spirituals she captivated her audience, and to use Mr. Johnson's own compliment, "it seems as if "City Called Heaven," "My God Is So High," and "Honor to The Lamb" were arranged especially for Miss Avery's voice." She was showered with
tion to that, we are giving away a silver loving cup to every club turning in 100 or more one-year subscriptions or the equivalent. Get busy Mr. President, if you have the interest of your club at heart. Here is a splendid opportunity to enrich your club's treasury.
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ESTHER WASHINGTON
MAE BROWN
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LUCY REESE
ELIZABETH ANTHONY
ALICE AUSTIN
CLEO SEWELL
MARIE JACKSON
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MARGARET ROBERTS
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VERNA JONES
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OLGA HORTON
ETHEL FORD
HELEN VOGELSANG
ETHEL WILSON
KATHERINE NOISETTE
AMY ROSE
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Georgeanna Cottman, Dramatic Soprano, sang to an appreciative and music-loving audience Sunday afternoon at Grace Congregational Church. Her program covered a wide range of the classics in which Miss Cottman showed a fine technique and genuine dramatic ability.
* * *
The Lincoln Secretarial School which was established nearly a year ago has unquestionably proved that it is meeting a long felt want. In addition to teaching all commercial subjects the curriculum includes special courses in Algebra, English Grammar, Elementary and Advanced Arithmetic, Social Science, Geography and United States History.
A course is also given to teachers in preparation for Public School License No. 1, New York City. This latter course is given by Prof. Howard Day, B. S. (College of the City of New York), M. A. (Fordham University, N. Y.), who for a number of years has been eminently successful in preparing teachers to pass this examination. Prof. Robinson, the Principal of the school, is not only actively engaged personally in teaching but supervises all studies.
The Lincoln Secretarial School is one of the best equipped in New York State, and visitors will be gladly shown through the premises, and if they wish may attend classes for the first week, without any charge being made, to enable them to judge of the class of education given in this now well known institution. Illustrated catalog may be had on request.
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On Tuesday evening the Senior Be Squares held their annual election of officers. Those elected were: president Ella Anthony, vice president Helen Gibson, treasurer Inez Davis, secretary Mary Barbour. The chairmen of the five committees are, social Mabel De Lon, membership Elesie Goode, service Lottie Hoolt, education Blanch Jones, advisory Vivian Barker.
The election was preceeded by the initiation of seven girls and from the eries and squeels we expected the entire police force to raid us.
The Westchester Spiritual Chorus scored another success in its recital Thursday night. The chorus and its guest soloist, Mr. Harry T. Burleigh, sang to an audience of 600.
The chorus was under the direction of Mr. Reginald Swain of New Rochelle. The accompanist was Mrs. Ethel Rowe of White Plains.
Invitations have been issued for the dance of the Be Square and Royal Oak Clubs on June seventh at the Longview Community Church.
Since Norval Moore is the only one of the "older young bloods" to be invited to the Junior Be Square's party, we have been wondering if it is due to his personality or merely his size.
Evidently, Vivian Barker knows nothing of W. Baptiste's "unique way with women" or we are sure she wouldn't have left him stranded while another took her home.
Johnnie and June will soon have to
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2nd PRIZE, $150.00
4th PRIZE, $50.00
The five winners of the above Elks' Convention in Atlantic City, the Inter-State Tattler, with their turning and hotel expenses for five our party, paying railroad fare to expenses for five days, every girl New York City, who brings in f tions or the equivalent.
100 GIRLS
The five winners of the above cash prizes will be taken to the Elks' Convention in Atlantic City, N. J., as the honor guests of the Inter-State Tattler, with their railroad fare paid going and returning and hotel expenses for five days. We will also include in our party, paying railroad fare to and from Atlantic City and hotel expenses for five days, every girl within a radius of 150 miles of New York City, who brings in fifty or more one year subscriptions or the equivalent.
$100.00 IN CLUB PRIZES
Any Club may enter a Candidate for the by agreement. Three prizes will be are among the first three winners. T DOLLARS, second prize THIRTY- FIFTEEN DOLLARS.
Any Club may enter a Candidate for the Contest or support any Candidate by agreement. Three prizes will be awarded to the Clubs whose entries are among the first three winners. The first Club Prize will be FIFTY DOLLARS, second prize THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS, and third prize FIFEEN DOLLARS.
RULES GOVERNING CONTEST
The contest started officially Monday August 17, 1929. Only girls eighteen or the Inter-State Tattler or any member. Prize winners will be decided according, said votes being represented every subscription. In the event that same number of votes necessary to award the prize tied for.
Subscriptions may be secured at parents. Votes are free with subscript Votes are not transferable. One contest votes to another person. Should a coher votes will be cancelled.
The Tattler will not recognize a Contestant solicitor or agent varying the columns of the Tattler.
Subscriptions may be secured anywhere by the contestants or her parents. Votes are free with subscription. Votes cannot be purchased: Votes are not transferable. One contestant cannot withdraw and give her votes to another person. Should a contestant withdraw from the contest her votes will be cancelled.
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find another way to Minerva Place. The old road is practically run out. Take it easy boys!
We wonder, where "Cookie" was at the dawn of Friday.
NEW HAVEN by IOLA VIOLET WILLIS.
(Continued from Page 13) Haven, now residing in New York City, spent a week-end in New. Haven as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins.
J. P. Peaker, in charge of the 19th ward for thirty years, suffered his first defeat in that time at the recent caucus meeting held at the Odd Fellow's Hall. The balloting was 147 for Martin Gesler, and 101 for Early Caples. Mr. D. Stewart delivered the nominating speech, introducing Martin Gesler, who is now chairman of the meeting.
Miss Catherine Taylor and Miss Grace Crawford entertained at a May breakfast on Sunday, May 19th, at the beautiful home of Miss Crawford in Garden Street. Those present were the Messrs. Charles Aitkins, Earle Ball, Edward Harris, George Moore, Humphrey Smith, William Roton, Paul Taylor, and Christopher Eathers. A good time was had by all!
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williams of Brooklyn, New York, were the weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Jones. Mrs. Williams, who is a popular beautician of Brooklyn, was formerly Miss Maude Jones of this city.
GIRLS
For The
Subscription Contest, The
"ON QUEEN"
PRIZES TO WINNERS
E, $200.00
3rd PRIZE, $100.00
5th PRIZE, $25.00
The cash prizes will be taken to the
city, N. J., as the honor guests of
railroad fare paid going and re-
ve days. We will also include in
land from Atlantic City and hotel
within a radius of 150 miles of
fifty or more one year subscript-
The Contest or support any Candidate awarded to the Clubs whose entries The first Club Prize will be FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS, and third prize
May, May 13th and will end Saturday, or over can compete. No employee of her family can enter the contest. According to the number of votes ob- by ballots issued in exchange for more than one person receives the twin; each tying contestant will be anywhere by the contestants or her option. Votes cannot be purchased: contest cannot withdraw and give her contestant withdraw from the contest.
Any statement or promise made by ing from the rules published through
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