Kansas City Advocate

ROLAND HAYES-ST. JOE MISSOURI MASONS HONOR GRAND MASTER DABNEY IN BIG LOVE FEAST On Monday evening, March 1, the Master Masons of Kansas City, Mo., gave an elaborate banquet at the Paseo branch of the Y. M. C. A., in honor of their Grand Master, Hon. Fred W. Dabney. The affair was the largest banquet ever given in Kansas City, Mo., and was attended by a number of out-of-town guests. The gymnasium was used as a banquet hall, and it was a mass of artistically arranged cut flowers and ferns. The long tables, stretched across the gym, held huge centerpieces of pink carnations. A special program was rendered during the banquet service. The following menu was served by ten immaculate waiters: Vol. X11 ROL MISSOURI MAST GRAND MAST IN BIG On Monday evening, March City, Mo., gave an elaborate ban Y. M. C. A., in honor of their Gran The affair was the largest banque and was attended by a number of nasium was used as a banquet ha ally arranged cut flowers and fe across the gym, held huge cent special program was rendered d following menu was served by te Fruit Cocktail, Pressed Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Hot Buttered Rolls, Salad A la Fredericka, Ice Cream, Cake, Coffee. Mr. W. E. Griffin was Master of Ceremonies and Mr. Amos Smith was general chairman, and both were introduced by Mr. Eugene King. The following program was rendered during the service: Invocation—Rev. W. H. Peck. Invocation—New York, NY Selection—Southern Melody Makers Quartet. Violin Solo—Mrs. Arthur Freelain. Accompanist—Miss Ethel Fitchue. Remarks—Rev. C. R. McDowell. Remarks—Rev. T. J. Moppins. Vocal Solo—Mrs. Sara H. Bartell. Accompanist—Mrs. Nellie Hendricks. Remarks—Hon. Eugene G. Lacey. Selection—Southern Melody Makers. Remarks—Hon. Elmer R. Doton, District Deputy G. Master. Address—Hon. Fred W. Dabney, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Missouri and Jurisdiction. A beautiful sheepskin G. M. apron was presented the Grand Master by Mr. Cornelius Monroe, in behalf of Mt. Oread Lodge No. 76, and Mr. Edward Grant presented an artistically decorated cake in honor of the occasion. Gifts were also presented to the G. Master by Mrs. Lavada Kenner Steverson of Marshall, Mo., and by Mrs. Hettie Claybrooke. Other gifts were offered, the names of the donors were not obtained. Four hundred and eighteen guests were seated and served at once. The sale of tickets was closed and persons turned away because all serving space was gone. All widows of Master Masons were served free. AESCULAPIANS MEET The Aesculapian Medical Society held their bi-monthly session at Douglass Hospital on Wednesday night, February 24. An excellent paper was read by Dr. F. K. Rodgers on "Significance of Blood Pressure." Dr. L. T. Montgomery read a splendid article on "Pre-Natal Influences Upon Arch Development." The papers were greatly enjoyed by those present, and were widely discussed. The Society is planning an entertainment to be given in the near future for the benefit of Douglass Hospital. 'Price 5 cents per copy SONS HONOR MASTER DABNEY G LOVE FEAST Inch 1, the Master Masons of Kansas banquet at the Paseo branch of the Grand Master, Hon. Fred W. Dabney. The ever given in Kansas City, Mo., of out-of-town guests. The gym-hall, and it was a mass of artistic-ferns. The long tables, stretched interpieces of pink carnations. A during the banquet service. The ten immaculate waiters: Tiger Flowers Wins Middleweight Crown HARRY GREB, 3-YEAR MIDDLE WEIGHT KING, FAILS TO STOP CHARGE OF GEORGIA CHALLENGER A Southern Negro, Tiger Flowers of Atlanta, Georgia, the State from which Roland Hayes, the sweet Tenor, hails, won the title of middle weight champion in Madison Square Garden, New York City, February 26, from the redoubtable Harry Greb. of Pittsburg, Pa. Flowers fought a steady workman like battle throughout, a right hand slap introduced at the beginning of each round seemed to worry the champion. The challenger had the reach, and with right foot forward he presented a style difficult for any boxer to fathom. The margin obtained by the Negro in the judgment of boxing critics was too small for a title to change hands. The Negro won six rounds, the white man five, and four were a draw. The rules of the New York State Athletic Commission provides that all bouts must be decided by rounds gained. Greb seemed stunned by the verdict, but said $2nothing and shook the hand of the smiling new champion without a smile. The total paid attendants was 16,311. The gross receipts, $105,134.70. The victor's share was about $12,500, the vanquished's share was nearly three times as much, about $37,000. PROF. T. E. GAILLARD LAID TO REST The funeral of Tacitus E. Gialard was conducted at the residence, 2211 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo., by the Wayne Minor Post of the American Legion of which the deceased was the first Post Commander. The funeral service was read by Chaplian Arthur E. Rankin, pastor of the St. Paul Presbyterian Church. Appropriate music for the service was rendered by Mrs. Antoinette Jackson, accompanied by Prof. R. G. Jackson. The vocal numbers used were: "Elegy" and "There is No Night". The service was in charge of Commander Homer Roberts, present head of the Post, who was assisted by members of the Post and former Army Officers. Under Sgt. Williams the Battalion of Cadets asssited in doing full military honors. Taps were blown by Mr. Edward Prior, former Army Bugler. The entire military escort went in line of mach from the residence to St. Monica Mission at 17th and Lydia where Father Constantine read the Burial Mass. Long before the hour for the corpse to arrive, the church was filled to capacity. Mr. Joseph Butler, in charge of the Ushers, took care of the crowd. The floral offerings were very elaborate and attracted unusual comment from all who chanced to see them. Interment was at Highland Cemetery in charge of Mortician T. B. Watkins. Mrs. Ada Jones of Monroe, Louisiana, is spending three weeks at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Garrison, 1141 Ann Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. Garrison is a firstcousin to Mrs. Jones. CITY by Kansas City, Kansas NIGHT SCHOOL CLOSES WITH NINETEEN GRADU Wednesday evening in Central Hi Curry's night school awarded diplomas a persons in the presence of the board of Pearson and a packed house. On a line across the stage were fi five tables in the rear of the stage were all kinds of artistic and useful articles pupils. Kansas City, Kansas, March 5, 1926 NIGHT SCHOOL CLOSES WITH NINETEEN GRADUATES WEDNESDAY Wednesday evening in Central High auditorium Professor Curry's night school awarded diplomas and certificates to about 19 persons in the presence of the board of education, Superintendent Pearson and a packed house. On a line across the stage were five beautiful garments, on five tables in the rear of the stage were hats, lamps, pillows and all kinds of artistic and useful articles made by these grown-up pupils. In delivering the diplomas the president of the board of education said: "The Negro did not want sympathy, nor was he looking for charity, he simply desired an opportunity. And in the several schools throughout the city, the board was furnishing that opportunity." POPULAR ARTIST IN SONG|RECITAL Miss Bessie Leola Eads, artist pupil of Edorado Petri, Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, comes to Kansas City for one night's song re- The Negro is never lacking a defender and inspirer, where Dr. C. S. Williams, pastor of Allen Chapel of Kansas City, Mo., is. He got up out of a sick bed to keep his engagement here. Among the many things he said in the short time alloted him were: "The Negro has no apology to make concerning his Americanism. If right to it is determined by discovery, 13 were with Columbus and one of them was the pilot; if by the shedding of blood for country, the Negro had done that from Bunker Hill to the Hindenburg line; if by loyalty, never a Negro finger had been lifted against Old Glory, nor a Negro voice against the Constitution." He urged grown-ups to continue the quest for learning: "Negro was first in law. Ages before Moses, Hammurabi, a black man, wrote the laws of Babylon. First in Philosophy, for it is recorded that the Father of Philosophy had thick lips, a flat nose and big feet, no other race claims these distinguishing features but ours." Annual Knife and Fork banquet, at First A. M. E. Church, Thursday March 18th. Mr. Alexander, father of Dr. C. W. Alexander is visiting his son. "Sunshine Sammy" and his suite will worship at the St. Paul Presbyterian church, 1720 Paseo, Sunday morning, and his chum, Harold, the beautiful soloist, will sing. A GOOD MOVE Word has been broadcasted that the has been dropped. That is the best thing the people of the United States awake man blood as a National pastime, and a cent influence of rehabilitating Christ the spirit of the Declaration of Independ magnify in our Lincoln and Washington of July speeches overcomes our delicty the defenceless; when we quit boasting love of personal liberty and at the same most exclusive exclusivists of the old ready to subscribe to the ideal: "All m this awakened people of the United St Word has been broadcasted that the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill has been dropped. That is the best thing that could happen. When the people of the United States awake from their desire for human blood as a National pastime, and that time under the benificent influence of rehabilitating Christianity is not far off; when the spirit of the Declaration of Independence, which we like to magnify in our Lincoln and Washington birthday and our Fourth of July speeches overcomes our delight in taking advantage of the defenceless; when we quit boasting of Western Hemisphere love of personal liberty and at the same time our-exclusiving the most exclusive exclusists of the old world, when we are really ready to subscribe to the ideal: "All men up and no man down," this awakened people of the United States will be ashamed to let posterity know that there were ever any conditions existing in the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave" that could have suggested any such measure as the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill to be spread on its statutes. Negroes have suffered more than any other group of American citizens, aboriginal, native, or foreign; and they are prepared to suffer some more, if need be; but they do not want special legislation in a country "of the people, for the people and by the people." Whatever law the Europo-American makes for himself, the Afro-American can live up to it and abide by it. His powers of endurance are unfathomable. He cheerfully accommodates himself to any conditions he finds himself in, not that he likes it; but for the comfort of others. Not more laws, there are already too many, but the cutting out of some that now clutter the statute books and the enforcement of the rest is what will hasten the realization of the sublime ideals of our beloved country. For those sincere friends of the colored people, who worked so earnestly, constantly and unselfishly for the passage of this meaureature; we are, though we seem to have no means of expressing it save words, extremely and profoundly appreciative and grateful, but even for your sakes it is better that it did not pass, because its passage by even a flattering majority would have submitted you to unnecessary embarrassment, if not persecution. For it could not be enforced. Already we have constitutional amendments that the government is powerless to enforce, so mere laws have no show at all—to use the language of the streets. Now the best method, far more effective than any mere law on the statute books, is the metropolitan daily publicity. A few years ago, our great watch dog of justice to the man farthest down put on a campaign of publicity in the leading metropolitan dailies throughout our land against lynchings and they noticably decreased. But, of course, such a program costs money. Yet it enables the Negro to play a greater part in checking the evil and erasing this unsightly blot for his country's glorious escutcheon. POPULAR ARTIST IN SONG|RECITAL Miss Bessie Leola Eads, artist pupil of Edorado Petri, Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, comes to Kansas City for one night's song recital. She has just completed a tour of the West, including Texas, Oklahoma, California, Washington and Oregon, where she sang to capacity houses and impressed all who heard her, with her artistic ability and voice of unusual quality. She will appear Thursday evening, March 11, at Northeast Junior High School, under the auspices of the American Woodmen. The Senior Mission Circle of the Antioch Baptist church met at the residence of Mrs. William Bentley, 1301 E. 10th avenue. Thirty minutes were devoted to Bible study, and thirty minutes to business. Rev. A. L. Branch was present and gave an interesting and inspiring talk. A delicious two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. Mrs. S. F. Malone, Pres. Mrs. J. W. Bryant, Sec. The Deborah Art Literary club of Calvary Baptist church met Tuesday, February 23, at the Pastoral residence with Mrs. Parks and Mrs. Young as hostesses. A large number were present and held a very interesting meeting. Plans were made for the spring bazaar. Mrs. L. Hutton, 3rd Vice-Pres. Mrs. Chas, Harris, Reporter. Mr. Roosevelt Butler has received word from his wife that their son, Roosevelt Jr., is very much improved. He is under the case of a specialist in Chicago. TOPEKA NOTES VAST THRONGS GO BY RAIL AND MOTOR CAR TO HEAR FAMOUS TENOR As we go to press, Roland Hayes is singing in St. Joseph, Mo. Saturday night he will sing in Wichita, Kansas. Three times has Mr. Hayes charmed Kansas City, Mo. with his rare singing. The first time was at Manual Training High School; the second, at Convention Hall; the third, at Allen Chapel. There the audience was small, but highly select. Rev. W. H. Thomas, the pastor, alone paid more than a third of the $200.00 that Mr. Hayes received for the engagement. - SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 VAST THRONGS O RAIL AND MO TO HEAR FA As we go to press, Roland Hayes Saturday night he will sing in Wichita Mr. Hayes charmed Kansas City, Mo first time was at Manual Training Convention Hall; the third, at Allen was small, but highly select. Rev. alone paid more than a third of the ceived for the engagement. YOUR SPRING SUIT M. Myers, merchant tailor 1429 E. 18th is showing some beautiful spring patterns for suits and top coats. Also Mr. Myers has added a big line of ready made suits and Spring overcoats to his large tailoring business. Myers told the writer that he has made more clothes for colored people in the last 20 years than any other merchant in Kansas City. I give them a square deal, I try to please every customer and no one is permitted to go away dissatisfied. My Kansas City, Kansas friends are invited over to inspect my new spring stock. Small deposits will hold any suit. THEY HELPED TOO Under the able and efficient leadership of Professor Guio Taylor, the Western University Band contributed in no small degree to the increased circulation of the Advocate. In the words of Milton they "charmed the sense" as they lead the procession that displayed the contest "Hudson Six". The members of the band are Theodore Ackerson, Charles Barnes, John R. Lee, Lawrence Lee, Lester Pace, Herman Pettis, Ramon Henderson Paul Kidd, Jasper Hunter, Fred McGrew, Robert Kimes, E. C. Kennedy, Booker Washington, Irving Woods, Eearl Revere, Webster Kirksey, Booker Taylor, E. E. Franklin. CIVIC LEAGUE MEETING Saturday evening, February 27, in an upper room of the Home Drug Store building, the Civic League with Attorney I. F. Bradley presiding. This special meeting was to enroll members and survey the field in order to work upon the most vital need of the community. The spirit of the meeting as gleaned from the several speeches was that despite certain untowed conditions, white people are not our enemies, because they are really doing more for us than we do for ourselves. The slogan was: "Let's ease the white man's burden by doing more for one another. The object of the League seems to be to devise ways and means for such a program. Answer the call for their next meeting. Why can't Kansas, City Negroes operate a bank? Are you a subscriber to our home paper? N. B. Robinson's house at 333 Quindaro Blv'd. was damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon. The roof caught from sparks from the chimney. Our fire fighters from No. 5 on Quandaro, Blv'd. soon were on the scene and extinguished it. Mr. Robinson said it was covered by insurance. Mr. J. R. Isaac, lecturer for the International Council of the Y. M. C. A., New York, and native of India, will speak at the Paseo Y. M. C. A., Sunday, March 7th, 3:30 p. m. Music will be furnished by the Paramount Quartet of Kansas. Miss Ruth Gregg, director. Come and hear good music and a fine address. You are welcome. Mrs. N. E. Watson, oldest sister of Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins passed away at St. Joseph, Missouri March 2nd after a few days illness of pneumonia. The Advocate extends to Mrs. Dwiggins its sincere sympathy. --- Number 32 JOE GO BY MOTOR CAR FAMOUS TENOR Hayes is singing in St. Joseph, Mo. Vichita, Kansas. Three times has Mo. with his rare singing. The ing High School; the second, at llen Chapel. There the audience Rev. W. H. Thomas, the pastor, the $200.00 that Mr. Hayes re- Now Paid in Advance. Before Mr. Hayes sings in Wichita, Saturday night, he has already received $1500.00. It was paid in Boston before he entered his sleeping car for the journey westward. At Allen Chapel to hear him, Negroes would not pay five cents car fare—the car fare was five cents then. Their excuse was: "I heard him at Manual Training High School," or "I heard him at Convention Hall." The maximum entrance fee was fifty cents. Popularity Has Come. Last night the interrurban line was taxed to capacity and squadrons of Buicks, Cadillacs, Willys-Knights, not to say a word about Chevrolets and Fords, were in commission to carry members of his race to St. Joseph to get even standing room to hear the great singer. Great preparations are making by hosts to journey from here to Wichita Saturday night. What has caused change of attitude in Kansas City toward the great singer? Is it because crowned heads of Europe and other white people pronounce him a singer, that we now chime in and say: "Yes, we know it all the time; we will go hear him again." Negro Discoverer. Mr. Hayes was discovered by Mr. Arthur Calhoun, a Negro student of Oberlin. He never left Mr. Hayes until he made him and his beloved mother know that he had an inestimable voice that must be cultivated. White Biographer. However, it took a white woman, Mary B. Mullett to gain the attention of the world by recording his career in the American Magazine, June, 1925. Therein from Mr. Hayes own lips she depicts his triumphs and his struggles, and the latter were well-nigh unsurmountable. But he never let them swerve him from his divine purpose of giving to the world a clearer knowledge of the Negro's contribution to American Art. His Mission A white man of Santa Monica, California, wrote him: "I have heard all the famous singers. When I listen to you, I get the same things from their singing—but I also get something more. What is it?" In answering for himself that question, Mr. Hayes realized his third great spiritual experience and his mission. Mary B. Mullett has illuminatingly unfolded Mr. Hayes startling revelation of his three great spiritual experiences that showed to him that he is not his own guide. If for any moment his phenomal successes, the result of the most arduous and exacting labor, should in the slightest manner tend to turn his head, it will be righted by his mother's ever-recurring admonition: "Remember who you are." The Mitzi girls met Wednesday February 24th at the residence of Mrs. Alveda Holt 922 Oakland Avenue, it was their social evening and a large number were present. The Club met Wednesday at 2102 N. 3rd Street with Miss Mary Johnson as hostess. ADVOCATE OFFICE 516 MINNESOTA AVE. (Up Stairs) PHONE DREXEL 0424 --- WILL WONDERS NEVER CEASE? Friday afternoon last in Louisville, Ky., the officers and agents of the Prudential Insurance Company were gathered in their offices for a get-together meeting. Unannounced, 12 staid and sedate business men filed in chaperoned by two husky individuals. The latter were deputy sheriffs, the twelve were members of a Jefferson County Criminal Court jury, one of whom was Luther Hancock, the assistant superintendent of the Prudential, who explained the presence of the uninvited guests to his superiors and subordinates. At noon, the jury, deliberating on a case of a Negro girl versus a minister of her race failed to reach a verdict. Mr. Hancock immediately advised the judge of the importance of his engagement. Under the law he could not be excused: for deliberating jurors in a felony case must be kept together. The solution was to allow the other eleven jurors to accompany Mr. Hancock to his office. Hence the 13 uninvited guests at the insurance meeting: but Mr. Hancock was able to keep his engagement and preside. Negroes do not make laws; but they cause many twists in them. GETS PARIS DIVORCE Underwood & Underwood Mrs. Marlon Cleveland Dell, daughter of the late President Grover Cleveland, who has just obtained a divorce in Paris from William Stanley Dell, whom she married in Princeton in 1917. Taffeta shows signs of revival, in the crisp street dresses turned out by Dreecoll and other French designers. One especially pretty one is of plaid taffeta, with black satin collar, tie and cuffs. Pale pink, shell and flesh color are being used widely for evening dresses, often in conjunction with pearl and rhinestone beads. of Motor Ship Built the innovation, the motor ship Axel Jo and the world without refueling. She is o cargo of perishable commodities in refr New Type of Motor Ship Built by Sweden UNDERWOO UNDERWOO Sweden has produced another marine innovation, the motor ship Axel Johnson, shown above in Los Angeles harbor. The ship is able to sail around the world without refueling. She is of 10,000-tons displacement, has a speed of 13 knots and is built to carry a big cargo of perishable commodities in refrigeration. THE FEATHERHEADS OH, MR. SLAUGH IS FURIOUS AT YOUR HUSBUNG FOR HAVING THOSE PAPERS SERVED ON HIM. YOU KNOW HE'S A BAD ACTOR AND SWEARS HE'LL TAKE THE LAW IN HIS OWN HANDS HE WILL ING A BUS M WHEN I TO BORN CUP OF OH, MR. SLAUGH IS FURIOUS AT YOUR HUSBUN FOR HAVING THOSE PAPERS SERVED ON HIM. YOU KNOW HE'S A BAD ACTOR AND SWEARS HE'LL TAKE THE LAW IN HIS OWN HANDS HE WAS CLEAN ING A SHOT GUN THIS MORNING WHEN I WENT IN TO BORROW A CUP OF SUGAR HE SHOWED MY HUSBAND A BLACK-JACK HE'D JUST BOUGHT-OH, HE HAS A TERRIBLE TEMPER LIFE INSURANCE BIGGEST BUSINESS LIFE INSURANCE BIGGEST BUSINESS The World's biggest business is life insurance, notwithstanding it is the youngest. The life insurance agent is no ordinary person. He is one set aside, a missionary of economic progress. Says one: "To labor and thereby achieve something that shall not 'fade like a dream'; to influence beneficently the condition of generations unborn; to build an aisle or an arch or a tower in a structure which shall last co-evally with human strength and human affection, with the knowledge that if ruin finally comes to human society, his work shall still endure in song and story! That is the ideal that leads a life insurance on and strengthens him as he sees that ideal blossoming into a reality." The Metropolitan Life of New York collected in premiums alone last year $430,459,613 and one-eighth of this huge sum, or over a million dollars a week was paid by Negroes. Last wek in inspecting the debit in Kansas City, Kansas it was discovered that over 60 per cent of the insured are from Arkansas; 20 per cent from Mississippi and 8 per cent from Texas, leaving a small margin of native insured in the Universal Life Insurance Company of Memphis, Tennessee. This company paid a claim in Atchison, Saturday. BETHEL, KANSAS A number of our folks visited friends at Horanif Sunday. Mrs. Sara Porter, of Stony Point, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Annie Crockett, Sunday. The young men's "Advance Club" of the Oak Ridge Baptist church, gave their social at the church Saturday evening. Mr. John P. J. Hovey, has been in Texas, for a week, attending to business matters. Mr. E. A. Jones, of Kansas City, visited at the home of Mrs. Lucy Mack, Sunday. Mrs. Ethel Dunn, is able to be out after an illness of two weeks. The Stewardess Board of Zion Chapel, A. M. E. church, entertained a number of friends Saturday evening, at the home of Mrs. Pernina Thompson. Mrs. Stella Walker, is among our sick this week. Mr. Dave Turner, Jr., spent the weend-end with friends in Kansas City. Miss Grace Wood, entertained a number of friends with a party Friday evening. The Mission Circle of the Oak Ridge Baptist church, met at the home of Mrs. Annie Crockett, Thursday. Rev. J. W. Gillespie, filled his regular engagement Sunday, at Zion chapel. Mrs. Mattie Garret, was in Kansas City Saturday. YESTERDAY FELIX HAD PAPERS SERVED ON JOHN SLAGH, HIS NEIGHBOR LIPSTAIRS, CHARGING HIM WITH ASSAULT AND BATTERY. l'atteta Pink Chiffon THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Since his death, Lenin is growing in size and stature. A German paper reports that in some peasant districts his name is pronounced with the veneration of a saint and remarks that such legends as are being interwoven with the name of Lenin could only originate on Russian soil. We find that under the glare of Prussian enlightenment of this century strange legends sprung up in Germany. As for instance this case: In 1895 the Anthropological society of western Prussia instituted a series of investigations, in the course of which the complexion and the color of the hair and eyes of the children at the public schools were to be noted, in order to determine the prevalence of certain racial traits. The most extragant rumors circulated in the districts of Dantzic, Thorn, Kulm, all the way to Posen. Parents, seized by unreasoning terror, sent their children in great numbers to Russia. One rumor said that the king of Prussia had lost 1,000 blond children to the sultan over a game of cards; another, that the Russian government had sold 60,000 pretty girls to an Arab prince, and to save them from the sad fate conjectured to be in store for them, all the pretty girls at Dubna were straightway married off.—Pierre Van Paassen, in the Atlanta Constitution. "Closeup" Undesirable Dr. E. L. Fisk, head of the New York life extension institute, was talking about the various rejuvenating processes that fill the press from time to time. "It is thrilling to read about men of sixty being rejuvenated into lads of eighteen or so," he said, "but you mustn't investigate the facts too closely. "It's like the story of the colored folks' paper. This paper carried hundreds of advertisements about quack nostrums guaranteed to turn kinky hair straight and black skins white, and there was also a beauty department that gave all the best recipes for making flat noses aquiline and thick lips thin. "Well, a young colored girl came down to the office of the paper one day and said timidly: "Could I see Venus Sorosis, the beauty editress, please?" "The janitor looked at the girl; then he said: "‘Are you following out` Venus Sorosis' advice:' "‘Yes, sir.’ "‘Have you got full confidence in same?' "‘Yes, sir; full confidence.’ "‘Then, miss,' said the janitor, 'you don't want to see Venus.'" Of Course Reporter—And what do you attribute your longevity to, Mr. Gritters? Mr. G.-To living so many years without anything fatal to me occurring.-Alliston Recorder. Finland Plans Deep Harbor The Finnish government is planning to improve the port of Viborg, its largest export harbor, by deepening the sea channel to admit large ships. Capital Teacher—Now tell us, Johnnie, which is the least-used bone in the human body? Johnnie (promptly)—The head: FELIX, DID YOU HEAR WHAT THOSE WOMEN SAID? I'M SCARED TO DEATH THAT MAN SLAUGH WILL CRASH IN HERE ANY MOMENT AND DO YOU SOME BODILY HARM CALM YOURSELF, DEARIE -LITTLE AM I WORRYING ABOUT THAT FALSE ALARM SLAUGH -I JUST TACKED A TRICK NOTICE UP ON THE FRONT DOOR Roach Is Latest in Hairdressing Paris Women Revive Style Formerly Worn by GreatGrandfathers. There is a new freak hairdressing style in Paris, but it has nothing whatever to do with long hair, states a Paris fashion correspondent in the New York Times. My lady, having grown tired of imitating the sleek head of the boy of today, has gone back some seventy years and started imitating the "roach" in which her father was photographed as a baby and her grandfather as a handsome young man! The new "roach" is made carefully exactly in the middle of the shingled head, and is kept in position by a barbed wire entanglement of invisible hairpins. Some of the roaches are nothing but bundles of frizzled-up hair ends. But some are the orthodox "sausage" curl, turned inward, and carefully laid from the middle of the forehead to the back of the head. Others are nothing but pushed-up puffs kept in place by a hidden side comb. However it is made, the "roach" explains the tendency of the season's hats to higher crowns. There must be room for the excrescence without crushing, for the Parisienne, who hardly ever goes out without a hat on, has a great fondness for snatching it off at odd moments, and she must be sure that the effect is what she intends it to be. Besides, nowadays women are going to the hairdresser to have their locks kept in order, as they have not done for many long years, and the expert's touches are left undisturbed by even a brush and comb for as long as can be. Ever since the Paris visit of the popular maharajah of Ratifala, that fabulously rich Indian prince who seemed to have stepped straight out of the Arabian Nights, there has been a great increase in the number of twisted turbans worn in the evening, especially to the theatre. These come in the pale mauves, and blues affected by his highness, and boast an osprey in the middle, as in the far-off days of the Dollar Princess, fastened above the forehead with a glistening jewel, often real. Hair bands of gilded leather help to fill the need for ornamentation in headdress style. Tiny little bunches of metalized fruits and winter berries, all in their natural colors, decorate them. An Impression of wood nymphs and sprites is conveyed, and hence youth. Rich Evening Gown of Lace and Rhinestones THE This charming evening gown is made entirely of American-made silver lace and rhinestones. The molded bodice and flare skirt are characteristic of the latest mode. Where There's a Will There's a Way NOTICE THIS APT. IS QUARANTINED CONTAGIOUS DESEASE BOARD OF HEALTH. L.F. VAN ZEEL $20,000 ANNUALLY TO PUBLISH TRUTH $20,000 ANNUALLY TO PUBLISH TRUTH A call to rally to the support of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History to inculcate a higher appreciation of the Negro's contribution to civilization and thereby to secure for him the recognition belonging to all men. This is the outgrowth of the celebration of Negro History Week. This movement met with a favorable response throughout the country. The Negroes seized upon the idea as a thing for which they had long been waiting, and a considerable number of the white race manifested similar interest. Clubs, fraternities, schools, and churches made extensive preparation and carried out their programs with unusual success. The favorable comment by the leading white and Negro newspapers decidedly stimulated the movement and presented the cause to the public as it has never been before. Three definite needs of the Negro group were strikingly brought out during the celebration. Social workers and educators are almost unanimous in urging the following: first, that there should be prepared a series of historical stories and textbooks depicting the civilization of the Negro in Africa and the influence of the Negro in the history of this country; second, that boards of education should be induced to adopt certain of these books as optional texts and supplementary works in the public schools; and third, that schools and libraries throughout the country should be provided with an adequate number of reference books presenting the various aspects of Negro life and history. To carry out such a program requires money. The Association has already spent thousands of dollars promoting the celebration of Negro History Week, and it has not charged one penny for any of the services rendered. The Association has felt that the first thing to do is to get the people of the country interested. When once interested they will support the thing in which they believe. To a greater extent than ever before this very thing has been done. To carry out this program and make this celebration in the future what it ought to be giving the work sufficient stimulus throughout the year, however, the Association must have an additional $20,000. The present income of the Association is decidedly small. It receives between $15,000 and $20,000 a year and it does the work of a learned society spending $45,000 or $50,000. What it has done has been accomplished by virtue of the fact that the seven persons whom it hsa employed in the prosecution of this work have been overworked and under-paid. The Director has hardly been paid at all. For the first five years he practically financed the movement himself, and during recent years he has sometimes found it necessary to contribute to the work what it is supposed to pay him. New Orleans, March 4.—In primordial majesty the great Bantu chieftain known hereabouts as King of the Zulus, arrived shortly after 9 a. m. Tuesday at the head of the New Basin canal near Rampart street—right alongside the Union Station—to order the pervading spirit of Carnival to settle upon the colored folk of New Orleans. Up the channel the Kaffir canoe was propelled by lusty slaves. Landing at the head of Saratoga street in full view of the thousands who peppered the rusty roofs and adjacent streets, His Majesty shook his grassy robe and adjusted the serrated golden crown, begrimmed and radiant. Onto the royal float, a replica of jungleland, he clambored, his six knights assisting and following him. The king, by the way, is known in workaday life as Joseph Smith, 1327 Peridido street, recording secretary of Zulu S. A. P. C. The knights were Andrew Haney, Ruffian Williams, Felix Jackson, Richard Wilson, J. B. Smith and Sam Woods, each a dashing cavalier de Kaffir. The float starts. A gasp of amaze goes up from the admiring onlookers. The king is on his way. Four doughty dukes on horse back accompany it. They are Joseph E. Barra, Frank Mitchell. Joseph Saiuss. Tom Butler- From Rampart and the Canal the parade turns out Howard avenue to Camp street, thence to Canal, back to Basin, across Canal to upper side, back to St. Charles street to Julia, out Julia to Tulane avenue, back Tulane to Franklin, in Franklin to Iberville, in Iberville to Burgundy, down Burgundy to Dumaine, back Dumaine to Claibourne, up Claibourne to Tulane, then back to Saratoga street, up to Perdido, back to Liberty, up to Poydras, thence to Magnolia, in Magnolia to Erato and in Erato to Howard street, up Haward to Louisiana avenue, in to Dryades, down Dryades to Third, back to Howard street, thence to Jackson avenue, in Jackson to Dryades, Dryades to Howard avenue, in Howard avenue to Rampart street, down Rampart to Poydras, out Poydras to Liberty and the den. At Burgundy and Ibercille streets, the parade will pause in front of the Lyric theater, the colored playhouse of the city. If any one survives the parade there will be a ball in honor of King Smith at Tammany home, 336 South Liberty street, at night. As for the queen: "We're through with women," said the seneschal of His Majesty. Michigan ..... 500.00 Minnesota ..... 250.00 Mississippi ..... 600.00 Missouri ..... 400.00 Nebraska ..... 250.00 New Jersey ..... 400.00 New York ..... 1,500.00 North Carolina ..... 600.00 Ohio ..... 1,000.00 Oklahoma ..... 400.00 Pennsylvania ..... 800.00 Rhode Island ..... 400.00 South Carolina ..... 500.00 Tennessee ..... 500.00 Texas ..... 500.00 Virginia ..... 500.00 West Virginia ..... 500.00 At Large ..... 500.00 SUNSHINE MAKES HEALTHY CHILDREN HOME HINTS By Aunt Aggie of K. S. A. C. Fortunate indeed are the children of "Sunny Kansas." For they have access to an abundant supply of nature's great protector and healer-sunshine. Authorities on child health are stressing more and more the beneficial effects of sunlight. They tell us that sunshine will prevent rickets, which is one of the most common diseases of childhood. This disease attacks the bones and makes them soft and unable to support the weight of the body. This may cause bow-legs, knock-knees and other deformities. The teeth also may be seriously injured by this disease. "Rickety" children are especially liable to colds, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Preventive measures can not be begun too early. Sunshine will do the work. The curative and preventive properties are in the short, invisible, ultra-violet rays. These rays can not penetrate even ordinary window glass. Clothing also, may interfere with the action of the rays or keep them out entirely. To secure the full benefit of the rays, the sun should shine directly on the skin. Each child should have a "sun bath" frequently. At first, it is best to expose only the hands, arms and cheeks. Finally the entire body should be subjected to the rays. Care must be taken to avoid sunburn and to prevent the sun's rays from entering the eyes. During the hot summer months, the head, also, should be protected.—Amy Jane Leazenby Englund, Head of the Department of Household Economics, K. S. A. C. FARM CALENDAR March 2-13, 1926 DAIRYING K. M. Renner If you do not have a cooling tank a very efficient one can be constructed in a simpe manner. Take a stout barrel and cut it in half. Place this barrel between the pulp and the stock tank, then connect a piece of gas pipe to the barrel in such a manner that it is three inches off the bottom of the barrel. This is used as an inlet pipe and is connected to the pump. The cold water will enter the bottom of the barrel. About four inches from the top of the barrel, place another gas pipe to be used as a drain. This gas pipe is connected to the stock tank. Place a cover over the barrel and you have an efficient cooling tank. AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS W. E. Grimes An attractive farm name is an asset to any farm. It indicates that the farm is a home and a business, and not just merely a place to camp and to work. Farm names can be registered in Kansas counties if farmers wish to do so. AGRONOMY R. I. Throckmorton Sweet clover is one of the best pasture crops of the state. It is well adapted to the eastern half of Kansas and can be grown in many sections farther west. Sweet clover may be seeded during the latter part of March or the firstth of April on a firm seed bed. Scarified seed should be used. The crop may be seeded with oats or alone, depending upon the section of the state and the danger of weed growth. The crop should not be pastured the first year until after it has made a growth of 10 or 12 inches. HORTICULTURE R. J. Barnett The most popular distances for planting grape vines are 8x8 feet or 9 feet, between the rows and 10 feet between the plants in the row for vigorous varities such as Wordon and Lucie. Grape vines should be planted in early spring and on thoroughly prepared ground. The hole should be about 15 inches across and about the same depth. The plants should be set so the upper end of the old cutting, used in propagation of the vine, shall be an inch or more below the surface of the leveled ground. Prune back to two strong buds at planting time. Cutting Some Fancy Figures CONGRESS Can Reduction (Copyright W. A. U. PLANT PATHOLOGY L. E. Molchers Do not plant sweet potaties on the same land oftener than twice in succession in seven years. Stem rot or wilt is a disease that carries over in the hotbeds and fields. Seed treatment will not control or prevent this disease. Rotation and seed selection in the fall of the year at digging time will control stem rot. ENTOMOLOGY R. L. Parker The first blooms are those of the soft maples, closely followed by the elms. The incoming food, both nectar and pollen, stimulate the colony to brood-roaring, if this has not already started This is the first step toward the strengthening of the colony and building up to the strength necessary to gather the surplus. POULTRY H. H. Stoup. Poultry raisers using coal burning brooder stoves will find that a mixture of nut size soft coal and stove coke will eliminate considerable trouble. This mixture is much more efficient than ordinary soft or semi-anthracite and will satisfactorily replace anthracite coal without the evils of gasses in the house or the sooting up of the flue. WHEAT BREADS "An acre of legumes for every cow" is the slogan in Allen county. To achieve that goal the acreage there must be multiplied four times. Lime, legumes, and livestock is a trio that is becoming more and more popular not only in Kansas but in other states as well. The farmer has one distinct advantage, anyway, over the city dweller. For the farmer's wife doesn't expect him to help with spring housecleaning. Breeching is part of the harness that won't be needed much in the Kansas fields this spring. But tugs and collars will be and your horses can get into their collars with better energy if the harness has been oiled and softened this winter. It was only a few years ago that colts were a common sight in midwest pastures and fields. Now few colts are seen. Where is the farmer of the future going to secure his horse power? In the form of machinery perhaps. Some farmer is going to cash in on future horse demand, though, by raising colts now. The isolated farmer isn't isolated any more. Instead he is able to keep up close contact with his neighbors in a social as well as a business way. That is one place that the automobile beats the horse. ADVOCATE OFFICE 516 MINNESOTA AVE. (Up Stairs) PHONE DREXEL 0424 THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE LIST KANSAS WEEKLIES IN NEWSPAPERCONTEST LIST KANSAS WEEKLIES IN NEWSPAPERCONTEST Believing that those Kansas newspapers that are throwing open a few columns each week to the printing of high school news prepared for those columns by high school students are doing a real work, a new classification for these papers has been made for entry in the ninth annual high school newspaper contest at Manhattan. This contest, sponsored by the industrial journalism department at the Kansas State Agricultural college, will be held during April, the papers to be entered by April 1, and announcement of awards made April 22 and 23, at the time of the interscholastic contest and high school track meet at Manhattan. Prof. C. E. Rogers, in charge of the onest, believes that more than 100 Kansas papers are printing high school news in department form and that those papers should have a class of their own in the annual newspaper contest. The same awards will be made in this class as in the others. KANOTA OATS NOW POPULAR IN STATE Kanota oats is now sown in every county in Kansas, according to agricultural college agronomists. Six years ago ther were only 300 acres of Kanota oats in this state, while a year ago there were 630,000 acres of this variety which was developed at the Kansas State Agricultural college and tested for three years before it was recommended to growers. The new variety was sown last year in 42 per cent of the total acreage of the state and it will probably reach 50 per cent of the total acreage this season, according to the college agronomists. Greenwood county farmers, according to J. W. Farmer, county agent, will increase the percentage of this variety grown there this spring. He reports that one farmer predicts that he and his neighbors are doing everything possible to secure good Kanota oats seed. CORN TEST SHOW LOW GERMINATION Exceptionally low tests have been found in practically all counties when germination tests for corn were made, report county agents over the state. Of 16 varieties in Pawnee county, the variation was from 63.6 pe recent to 100 per cent, according to Carl L. Howard, county agent. Results from 29 samples of seed corn sent recently to the state testing laboratory at Manhattan by the Washington county farm bureau showed only nine of these samples testing more than 90 per cent germination. Some of the samples resulted in a germination percentage as low as 55 per cent, reports John V. Hepler, county agent. Several gaffir samples tested showed very good results, most of them averaging more than 90 per cent. Two furnished rooms for rent in private family. Mrs. Cade, 2407 N. 5th St. Fifield 1515M. Find Treasure in California Sands MIDDLEBURY Treasure hunters have been sifting the sands at Long Beach, Cal., and recovering money, watches, rings and other valuables uncovered by the recent high tides and storms. The articles were lost by pleasure seekers who flock to that famous beach. Novelty Handkerchiefs The popularity of the novelty handkerchief continues and varied and interesting new designs are being shown in the spring assortments. Linens, of course, are the best medium to consider from a style aspect. From Ireland come the daintiest and sheerest of handkerchiefs. Fine hand-embroidered corners, hand-rolled hems and hemstitching are the outstanding features of the white ones. Printed linens have a touch of colored embroidery, but only a suggestion. Artistic colored designs are seen in the French importations. These have white or solid centers with contrasting colors in the borders. All-over effects are also good, especially when they include the brilliant colors in a border design. Swiss handkerchiefs made of net, volle and crepe de chine are more decorative than useful, as is suggested both in their size and sheerness. Gloves Are Gay Accessories to costumes are gray, but none are gayer than the gloves. There are red gloves with a little scallop at the top, and one red and one gray with stitching in the two-tones effect. Green with tan; red with black; blue with tangerine, and gray with tangerine are other color combinations which are proving popular. We are told on every hand that it is to be a season of color, and here are the gloves to prove it. Worn with a dark fur coat, they will lend a note of gayey to the most somber costume. Dance Hats Reports from here and there lend ever more interest to the evening turban for restraining unruly tresses. It is made on the lines of an aviation cap, and in one instance is described as being of black hatter's plush, laid in a solid band of plats which circle the hat, extend down over the ears, and are finished with a pearl and rhinestone pin worn at the front. All in Black Brilliant satins that shine like the surface of a lake, soft velvets, hard fallles, severe taffeta, soft crepes, all in black, are now to be seen. Black is coming in again, especially for afternoon wear, in consequence of the stylish effects that can be obtained with it. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 1948 NORTH THIRD STREET CHARLESTON PICTURES One Dozen 50 Cents The Only Colored Studio in Kansas City, Kansas Even superintendents of schools are not above learning from the unabashed criticism of small school children, William McAndrew revealed in a recent talk when he told one on himself. "O-oh, you're not educated!" ejaculated a small lass sitting in his office one day. The educator, busily turning the pages of a book in search of a certain reference, stopped to inquire into this unexpected indictment. "Why do you think I'm not?" he asked of the accusing mald. "Because our teacher says that educated people always use the index when they want to find something in a book. Only ignorant ones go looking through the pages."—Chicago Evening Post. Would Bridge War's Chasm Prof. E. M. Borchard of Yale recently opened a lecture course at the Berlin university. He said in his opinion his chief task consisted of re-establishing international scientific relations and preparing the way for the resumption of German-American exchange of professorships such as existed before the war. SUITS FILED IN DISTRICT COURT 27501-A S. M. Rogers vs. A. G. Anderson, Henderson and Jones, Attorneys. 27502-A Georgia Fiene vs. Arthur Fiene, E. A. Shockleford, Attorney. 27503-A Joe Fields vs. Mattie Fields, E. A. Shockleford, Attorney. 27504-A Beulah Malone vs. Herman Malone, Wm. H. Towers, Attorney. 27509-A Edna B. Foster vs. J. H. Foster, Dorsey Green, Attorney. 27511-A Clara L. Humphrees vs Oliver M. Humphrees, Dorsey Green, Attorney. 27514-A Richard W. Bradford vs. Lena M. Bradford, Dorsey Green, Attorney. 27528-A Burolie Jackson vs. Myrtle Jackson, I. F. Bradley, Jr., Attorney. 27550-A Ada Bell Grayson vs. F. M. Wilson, Rec., I. F. Bradley, Attorney. 27552-A Arnathia Phillips vs. Rosco Phillpis, I. F. Bradley, Jr., Attorney. 27602-A Grace Grigsley vs. Asa Grigsley, I. F. Bradley, Jr. Attorney. Bargesy, M. A. Bradley, D. L., Attorney 27607-A George McClelland vs Velena McClelland, Dorsey Green, Attorney. 27609-A John Cannon, vs. Josephine Cannon, E. A. Shackelford, Attorney. 27629-A Lindy Fowlks vs. Ace Fowlks, I. F. Bradley, Jr., Attorney. 27623-A Hallie Talley vs. Walter Talley et al., I. F. Bradley, Jr., Attorney. 27634-A Johnnie O. Bercher vs. F. M. Wilson, Rec., I. F. Bradley, Attorney. 27635-A Wyley Gamble vs. L. E. Hughes et al., I. F. Bradley, Attorney. Spend Your Money with your home merchants. They help pay the taxes, keep up the schools, build roads, and make this a community worth while. You will find the advertising of the best ones in this paper. --- THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH PAGE FOUR THE WEEKLY A OF FIRST A Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska. J. B. ISAACS, Pastor Parsonage 1111 N. Eighth St. Phone, Fairfax 2904 Order of Services 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., Preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., Preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS A crowd that overflowed into the balcony attended the morning worship. The pastor spoke upon the subject "Christian Mathematics". The Adult Bible class is planning some novel features that are to mark the closing of a contest for members. A nice audience was present to hear the fourth sermon Religion in living room at the evening service. Miss Bernice Wilson and Miss Elizabeth Simpson acted as ushers and rendered splendid service. The closing sermon of the series will be "Religion in the reception room" next Sunday evening. No one should fail to hear the sermon. The funeral of Mrs. Minnie Bell was held from the First A. M. E. church of which she was an active member Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Bell had been in ill health for some time. She passed away at St. Margaret's Hospital Saturday night. A large concorse of friends attended the funeral. The Class Leaders Council of Greater Kansas City will meet at Ward Chapel Thursday night March 11th. Rev. P. L. Bryant the pastor will address the leaders. Final plans for the Class Leaders Annual Sermon at Allen Chapel, March 21st will be made. W. T. Lewis, the president, will outline the plans for the year. All class leaders of the two cities are expected to be present. C. M. E. CHURCH The Bible school is trying to give to each pupil thorough religious instruction. Through the several classes and the adoption fo graded litureature to suit individual differences, it is in a large measure accomplishing this purpose. Only a few days remain before the members of the Training for Service Class take their examination. Miss Blackburn, the teacher, is anxious to see a large number pass. Questions for the examination come from St. Louis. The purpose of this class is to make the teachers and officers of the school more efficient in their work. Sunday was a big day for the church. The preliminary rally took place. Quite a nice sum of money was raised on this day. The final rally will be the last Sunday in March. Elder L. H. Crawford preached two powerful sermons Sunday. The text of the morning sermon was St. John 17:13 while the afternoon sermon for the Knights of Pythias lodge (Eastern and Western hemispheres) was "Mutual Love between Christ and his Members." The pastor began his morning sermon by calling attention to the beautiful day. He said, "our hearts should be bubbling over to know that we have the opportunity of being out to serve God." Some of the high points were—Stand until the kingdom of the world shall be the kingdom of God. This prayer is not only a parting prayer here on earth but a parting to his death. Jesus came to teach the world that his Father lives in the hearts of men. If not, you should take our home paper, The Advocate. DALE BOUGGESS. CARD OF THANKS To my many friends in Argentine, I highly appreciate the way you have rallied to me for the last three weeks in helping me bring back the 2nd prize $5.00 in gold which was given away by the strangers Rest Baptist church to the one raising the next largest amount of money. MRS. ELLA JACKSON. NICE FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT A nice furnished room for rent, strictly modern, with telephone privileges. A few steps from popular car line. Gentleman, preferred. Call Fairfax 0650. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 4th and Virginia. H. D. Allen, Pasotr. Sunday, February 28: The Sunday school was largely attended. Under the leadership of Supt. W. M. Moore, the school is progressing. At 11:00 o'clock, Rev. Leve, the father of Dr. Wm. Love, preached a strong sermon to a large crowd. Many shouts and amens were heard. The Holy Spirit visited the service. At 6:30 P. M. the B. Y. P. U. had a good program from group 4. At 8:00 P. M. the Pastor, Rev. H. D. Allen ascended the rostrum and chose for his text, Eph. 4:1; Subject, "A Prisoner For the Lord". He preached a wonderful sermon and everyone seemed to have been benefitted. The church is growing spiritually and financially. A large crowd attends every service. The two Quarterly Boards will convene Thursday and Friday, March 4th and 5th, with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Everybody is wecome to attena. Don't forget the Five Thousand Dollar Drive! The fight is on. Mrs. A. E. Anderson, Reporter. ST. PAUL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. Thompkins assisted in the Morning service and preached at night. Rev. Arthur E. Rankin, the Pastor, preached on the subject: "Key to Successful Prayer" from the text Matt. 7:7,—"Ask and ye shall receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you." His best definition of prayer is: "Prayer is the soul's sincere desire unuttered." The high lights of his discourse were: Prayer is more than saying prayers or reciting prayers. Prayer is a request, just simply asking for something. Communion with God is not prayer, but the answer to prayer. History shows that the soul's sincere desire during the Renaissance was Beauty; during the last of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century was Knowledge; now it is Pleasure, we are pleasure mad, Why need we ask since God knows what we need? The asking is a test. Take for example the paralytic at Bethesda. Unless we pray for our soul's sincere desire, God does not answer. I can't convince God that I want to be humble, if I am proud and stand only in the limelight. I must be honest with God, and ask only for my soul's desire. Some of us dare not ask God to make us better: for we find it more to our advantage to remain as we are. At least we think so. The lame were running one day. Some one as they passed asked of such unusual haste. The reply was that the healing saint was coming to town and if he heals us, we can no more make a living, receiving alms. Sunday evening, March 7, 1926 the Missionary Society will put on a beautiful program at the church, 1720 Paseco. Everybody is invited and welcome. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday school was largely attended. Sunday school is very interesting by different members of the school writing papers on the lesson each Sunday. It puts very much inspiration in the school. W. P. Thomas, Supt. At 11 A. M. Pastor Rev. E. M. Moseley preached a wonderful sermon. The theme of his sermon was "Christians Sleeping in a Dangerous Time", Jonah 1:6. This sermon was wonderfully preached by our pastor. We enjoyed a spiritual feast. At 3 P. M. we enjoyed a glorious covenant meeting. At 6 P. M. B. Y. P. U. was largely attended. The program was rendered by Group 4. Sunday night we enjoyed a glorious meeting. The Lord's Supper was issued and partaken by all. Come to Mt. Olive and enjoy some of these Spiritual meetings. Mission Circle Monday night 47 present. We are having real Missionary meetings come out and join us. Musical program to be given Tuesday night, March 8. Tickets 15c. Mrs. G. E. Powell, Reporter. TRINITY INSTITUTIONAL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL The subject of the Sunday School lesson was, Jesus Teaches Respect For Law. Matt. 22:15-22. After a careful study of the lesson the Superintendent, Rev. N. B. Robinson reviewed the lesson. We are glad to have Mrs. Louise THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Gray for teacher of the Senior No. 1 class. We were all glad to welcome the return of Miss Thelma Robbins, teacher of the Primary Class, who has been absent for quite a long time, because of illness. Mr. Winfred Simmons from Jefferson City, Mo., was a pleasant visitor Sunday morning. There were 157 present and our collection was $4.85. We are for our home paper. What are you for? I. Louise Orme. Anniversary W At Trinity Inst tutional Ch Trinity Institutional A church, 5th St. and Greeley celebrate their first anniv entering their new church week of special services, Sunday, March 7. At 3 P. 1 union meeting will be he TREMONT BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. W. M. Cook, Pastor The Tremont Baptist church had a Women's day. Sunday School was conducted by Sister Christina Thompson. School opened at 10 A. M. The beautiful spring like morning caused our number to increase. There were 60 in Sunday school. The women teachers had prepared the lesson well. After the Lesson Study, Sister Flora McClain was called forward to take charge of the Review of which she was a masterpiece. At 11 A. M. the following Sisters came forward and conducted the devotional exercises: Magnolia Johnson, Cora Johnson, Lucinda Cook. After which Sister Cook got up before the congregation and made some very timely remarks. At the close of her remarks she announced the covenant meeting open in this meeting every brother and sister seemed to be anxious to express their intention to go forward in the Christian Work. We had a glorious covenant meeting. At 3 P. M. devotional led by Sisters Pearl Williams, Minerva Hays, Ladiea Ckours. Scripture reading by Sister Gertrude Pruitt. We had quite a number of visitors present. Sister Pash of Immanuel Baptist church made an interesting address. Vocal solo by Sister Jaco of Immanuel Baptist church. We had a wondreful program, with Mrs. C. B. Lenpin Peeler presiding at piano. She rendered music that made the ears of them that heard it tingle. B. Y. P. U. opened at 6:30 P. M. Sister Willie Carrington, presiding. Sister Carrington made some remarks on B. Y. P. Y. progress. The teachers of the different groups came forward to teach, but number one class had a visitor present that was prepared for the place in person of Mrs. Alexander of the First Baptist church. She advanced some helpful thoughts on the lesson. Subject, "The Duty of the Fortunate." Total collection was $72.00. Are you a subscriber to The Advocate? KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH Third and Garfiled Rev. S. Montgomery, Pastor. Sunday, Feb. 28, was "Men's Day" throughout. It started correctly with prayer services at 5 A. M. led by the Deacons of the church. Sunday school at 9:30 by Assistant superintendent H. Gray. All classes were taught by men teachers and to climax this service Mr. Grant inspired the young people with an address. Morning devotional services were conducted entirely by men, a vested choir of male voices furnished the music. And that wonderful solo just previous to the sermon by Mr. Mayfield will linger long in our memory. And the Pastor preached a strong logical sermon to the men on the subject: "A Man Wanted" and he portrayed the many qualities a man must posses to be called a real man. After this strong sermon two were added. Dr. Soanes being present in this service. The men's club then served dinner to the many. The food prepared entirely by men served and a number of people had to be turned away. The special 3 o'clock services were unique. Mr. Gordon was master of ceremonies. Music furnished by the Red Rose Quartet, Radio Four, and Holy City Quartet and male chorus of thirty, led by Mr. Daniel at the piano. Welcome address to the men who had assembled in a special section of the church by Mr. J. Davis. Response by Rev. Robinson of Trinity A. M. E. We enjoyed that melodious solo by A. Warren. And well delivered semonette by Rev. Lowe. Then the several Quartets vied with each other for honors in singing. Collection for the day was $147.35. B. Y. P. U. also held an interesting session. The night services were a repetition of the day. The men fully had that day. We the committee appreciate the cooperation we had from Mt. Zion, Pleasant Green and all the other churches who assisted to help make that day a success. That day remains to be surpassed by the women. Can they do it, is the question. Anniversary Week At Trinity Institutional Church Trinity Institutional A. M. E. church, 5th St. and Greeley Ave., will celebrate their first anniversary of entering their new church, with a week of special services, beginning Sunday, March 7. At 3 P. M. a great union meeting will be held at the church. All pastors and their congregations are invited. The devotionals will be lead by Deacons Uriah Scott, of King Solomon Baptist church, M. Robinson of Mt. Zion Baptist church, and Class Leader W. T. Lewis of First A. M. E. church, Deacon Wiley Hyde and Radio Four Quartet of Pleasant Green Baptist, Rev. N. B. Robinson, of Trinity will lead the song service. Dean Vaughn of Western University, will preach a special sermon. The Trinity Boosters will serve dinner in the gym. Monday Night, March 8: The Welfare League will sponsor a special musical and literary program. President E. E. Scruggs has promised a program of merit. Tuesday night, March 9: Rev. S. Montgomery of King Solomon Baptist church and Rev. H. D. Allen of Mt. Zion Baptist church, will have charge of the services. Their congregations are asked to be present. Wednesday night, March 10: Rev. T. A. Bowers of St. Peters Chapel C. M. E. church, and Rev. L. A. Stripling of Mason Memorial M. E. church, will have charge of the services. Thursday night, March 11: Rev. L. Howell Crawford, of the Christian church, will preach, and the choir of this church will furnish the music. A splendid service is promised. Friday night, March 12. A musical program par excellent will be rendered by the Westren University choir under the direction of Mrs. Bailey, of the Music department of W. U. The program is being arranged by Professor Jackson. This musical organization needs no introduction to the music loving public. Everyone is asked to help us make this Anniversary program one of historical significance. Rev. N. B. Robinson, chairman of Arrangement Committee. Rev. Wm. Winston, Pastor. Hear the races greatest primadona, March 18th, at First A. M. E. church, 12th Annual Knife and Fork banquet. Religious services were well attended at the Missouri Pacific Shops on Sunday. The morning sermon was delivered by our own Rev. H. Y. Davie, and was truly an inspiring one. Mr. J. H. Alexander is director of services. First A. M. E. Sunday school is giving a big motion picture entertainment at the church on Monday evening Mar. 15. Twelve prizes will be given away to the best ticket sellers. Some of the prizes are $2.00 cash, hand-embroidered linens, home made cakes and others. The ticket sellers names will be announced later. The picture is an instructive one and carries a religious message of faith. The title of it is "The Stream of Life", and has been shown in various churches over the country, and is highly recommended to leave a gospel message wherever shown. Come out and help the Sunday School department, by seeing a splendid film religious drama, and have your faith renewed. Admission only 10c. Help some ticket seller win a prize. Annual Knife and Fork banquet, at First A. M. E. Church, Thursday March 18th. ST. PETER'S CHAPEL, C. M. E. St. Peter's Chapel C. M. E. Sunday was Women's Day and as usual, went over big. Unusual interest was evinced in the S. S. at 9:45 both as to attendance and interest in lesson—The Rev. Mrs. Theodore Russell, travelling Evangelist, preached a soul stirring sermon at 11 o'clock, from the subject, "The Master Has Come, And calleth For Thee". An appetizing dinner was cooked and served by the ladies in the church basement at 35c. At 3 P. M. a super-exclement program was rendered to a capacity auditorium. Mrs. Beatrice Childs, State President of Colored Women's Clubs of Kansas, was the principal speaker, and her-address on "Womanhood", was an inspiration and spur to greater endeavor to reach higher ideals, to all women who heard it. Two other very splendid addresses were given by Mrs. B. C. Scott, of Eighth St. Baptist church, and Mrs. Kearney of First A. M. E. Church. The selections rendered by the ladies' quartet from King Solomon Baptist church were beautiful, and also a solo by Mrs. Kane, and a girls quartet. from Mt. Zion Baptist church. There were other excellent numbers which went to make up a program far above the average, and which was greatly appreciated by the large audience who heard it. The chorus was composed of members from practically all choir groups of the city, and their selections lent color to the program. The piano selection by Mrs. Lillian Burdette of Trinity church, was exceptional. At 8 P. M. Mrs. Theodore Russell preached another excellent sermon from the subject, "We Would See Jesus." Women's Day was a huge success from every view point. Total receipts for the day were $135.35. Rev. T. A. Bowers, Pastor. The Universal Life paid that Atchison claim to Mr. Eugene Bell. Prof. and Mrs. McCord, daughter and Mrs. J. McClelland, motored to Topeka, Sunday. Attorney Roger Mason and Dr. L. T. Montgomery motored to Topeka on Monday, February 22. Hear the races greatest primadona, March 18th, at First A. M. E. church, 12th Annual Knife and Fork banquet. The Usher Club of the First Baptist Church, met Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Furze, 1521 N. 8th Street. All officers were present except Mr. Thaddeus Hulsey, who has been very ill, but is improving. The club is planning their annual banquet. The meeting was well attended. After transacting business of the club, Iuncheon was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bledsoe, 1941 N. 4th Street. 25 COLORED MEN AND WOMEN WANTED IMMEDIATELY. $50.00 per week guaranteed to live, wide awake, hustling agents. Large commissions paid by one of the oldest and largest health and accident insurance companies in America. Call the branch manager, and get all information. THE COMMONWEALTH CASUALTY COMPANY, Fairfax 4259. STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home REAL ESTATE. 6 rooms, 3¼ acres, fruit. Quindaro. $2800. 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Watkins presented a well prepared paper on Religious education in connection with the Public schools, at the Pleasant Hour Literary Club, Saturday evening. Rev. J. R. Ransom went to New Orleans to attend Bishous' Council. An audience of about 200 clubwomen and visitors were present Friday afternoon at the meeting of the city federation in the Mt. Olive Methodist church. William Thomas Knight, 2nd, spoke on "Every Day Psychology." Dr. Stacy Flournoy delivered a lecture on "Health." Misses Bradshaw and Jackson sang a duet, with Miss Jean Jones at the piano, Mrs. Beatrice L. Childs, president of the Kansas Federation of Colored women, discussed the work of the state department, and the plans of the national association meeting which will be in Oakland, Calif., in August. The city federation is composed of 16 clubs with a membership of about 500 women interested in civic, educational, social, legislative, business and economic advancement of their race in Topeka. 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Mrs. Hattie Wynne, of St. Paul, Minnesota, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Charles Onsley, 408 Greeley Ave. Her visit is indefinite. --- --- Sunday, March 8 HANEY WEEK Greatest pictures of his career presentation by the orchestra HANEY Friday 9, Wednesday 10 of the Opera of Notre Dame Saturday 13, Sunday 14 VAUDEVILLE WITH, Midnight Ramble at, March 12 gins 11:30 LTS 25c ven 10c ATER SUNDAY, APRIL invitation KAS S CITY, KAN FROM YERS, MERCHANT T 18th Street, Kansas C 21 Years a Merchant Tailor in Kansas City Clothes Made By Myers Are Hand Tailored Your Easy NOW ANNOUNCEMENT A Big Tailoring Business DY TO WEAR CLOSE ES $21.50 $23.50 AN Is An Assurance You WELL-KNOWN STYLES WORN The Paris Model CLUB NOTES The Trouveur Boys met with Mr. D. W. Wilhite, 1621 N. 7th St., on Monday evening, March 1. The president, Mr. I. F. Bradley, appointed his regular committees, and the club decided to adopt a formal opening and closing ceremony. After the business was concluded, the host served a wholesome lunch. The next meeting will be with Mr. Riley Smith. The K. C. K. Poro Club will meet on Monday, March 8, at the home of Mrs. Daniels, 1909 .... Hallock St. Business of importance and members please be out. E. Hightower, Sec. --- THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE This Coupon Good For 5 Cents AT THE PRINCESS THEATRE EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS CUT THIS COUPON OUT. WHEN YOU BUY A TICKET GIVE THIS COUPON IN AND SAVE 5 CENTS. IF THE SHOW IS 15 CENTS, give cashier 10 cents and coupon. CUT THIS COUPON OUT. COLORED CONGREGATION BUYS M. E. CHURCH Northeast Junior in The beautiful edifice on the corner of Fifth street and Stewart avenue, formerly occupied by the Quayle Memorial Methodist Church, was purchased by the Strangers' Rest Baptist Church. In August they deposited the small amount of $300.00 to purchase this beautiful sight, and at the expiration of Ninety days we were to pay the required amount of $3,000.00. This edifice is strictly modern, with a large auditorium, a splendid kitchen and dining room. Come, look in upon us where strangers are always welcome. Rev. Moses Williams, pastor, Roy Fuget, reporter. on NSAS FRIENDS AILOR City, Mo. Top Coats Stylish Top Spring Coats to Suit Every Taste. PRICES $25.00 ter Suit T s a Complete Line of THES ND UP Have A Perfect Fit THIS YEAR ARE the Prince of Wales Model The Rosina Girls met on Saturday March 27, with Miss M. M. McClelland, 1120 N. 12th St. About twenty girls were present. The hostess served a marvelous lunch, ending with ice cream in club colors, and two kinds of cake. After the business session the afternoon was spent socially. The Paragonian Art and Social club met on Thursday, Feb. 25, at home of the president, Mrs. Louvelia Brown, 1322 N. 8th St., owing to the indisposition of the regular hostess, Mrs. Jessie Worthy. The regular club business was transacted, after which the hostess served. The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Mamie Bland, 357 Quindaro Blv'd. HAPPENINGS Northeast Junior in Easy Win Over Lincoln High of Sedalia CAPTAIN BENFORD AND HIS GANG DEFEAT SEDALIA BASKETEERS 46-0. Lincoln high school of Sedalia, Mo., was completely outclassed by Northeast in a one-sided contest Friday night in the Northeast gymnasium. There was not any department of the game where the Sedalia aggregation measured up to the Northeasters. Before Sedalia could really ascertain whether or not the game was on, Benford, Northeast crack forward, had registered 2 points for Northeast. Nevels, his fighting mate, soon followed with another 2 points and from that point on, it was simply which Northeast player would drop the greatest number through the hoop. The Sedalia aggregation fought gallantly, until the final whistle blew, although confident they could not win. The captain of Sedalia distinguished himself for his all-around ability and leadership upon the court. NORTHEAST Bas. Ft. F. Benford, f.....16 0 0 Nevels, f.....3 0 0 Cummings, c.....3 2 1 Hill, c.....1 0 1 Jackson .....1 1 1 Harris, c.....2 0 1 Ellison, g.....0 0 0 House, f.....5 3 0 SEDALIA Bas Ft. F. Cunningham, f.....0 0 0 Ware, f.....1 0 Williams, f.....0 0 2 Ray, g.....0 0 0 Montgomery .....0 0 1 Ware, c.....0 0 3 "Call of Wo He Lo", given by Miss Harlan's Camp Fire Group of Northeast Junior High School. Watch this paper for date. The Paragonian Art and Social Club met in a special meeting called by the president on Tuesday with Mrs. Mamie Bland, Fourth St. and Quindaro Blv'd. The instructor, Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, was present and started the members on a new course of instruction. After the working hour the regular club business was taken up. The hostess served a dainty lunch after which the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Mattie Tankersley. On Feb. 20, 1926, Mrs. Bettie Goodman, 352 Mable Ave., and Mr. Wesley Mack 310 Walker Ave., were quietly married at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Newland 352 Mable Ave. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white, and a dainty pink and white luncheon was served following the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. P. Mack, father of the groom. The wedding music was played by Miss Gladys Lagrone. Mr. Edward Cannon, 1949 N. 3rd st. took the bridal couple on an automobile trip over the two cities. Mr. and Mrs. Mack will be at home to their friends at 352 Mable avenue. Hear the races greatest primadona, March 18th, at First A. M. E. church, 12th Annual Knife and Fork banquet. Mrs. Alfred Rodgers, of Muncie, Kansas, was a dinner guest on Friday of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Frederick, 361 Troup Ave. Mrs. Katurah Foster, of the Katurah Beauty Shoppe, left on Wednesday for Wichita, Kansas, on a business trip. While there, Mrs. Foster will attend the Roland Hayes recital on March 6. Mrs. Alice M. Browne, Matron of Sumner High is able to return to her duties after three weeks illness. Miss Minnie Cates, 1026 Stale Ave. is confined to her home because of illness. She is a member fo Miss Garvin's Campfire Group, who sent her a beautiful wax plant. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tucker 1134 Armstrong Ave., spent the week end in Leavenworth, Kansas, visiting Mrs. Tucker's parents. Annual Knife and Fork banquet, at First. A. M. E. Church, Thursday March 18th. Princess Theatre Third and Paralell Seventh Street-Haskell Cars to Door FOLLOW THE CROWD SUNDAY, MARCH 7—TUESDAY, MARC D. W. Griffith's Sensational Underworld M of Chicago "THE ROYLE GIRL a Paramount Special Also Comedy Fables SUNDAY, MARCH 7—TUESDAY, MARCH 8. Griffith's Sensational Underworld Mele of Chicago "THE ROYLE GIRL a Paramount Special Also Comedy Fables SUNDAY, MARCH 7—TUESDAY, MARCH 9 D. W. Griffith's Sensational Underworld Melodrama of Chicago "THE ROYLE GIRL a Paramount Special Also MONDAY, MARCH 8 SERIAL——COMEDY 10c 10c WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 A Metro-Goldwyn Special “WHITE DESERT A Superb Production Also Our Gang Comedy THURSDAY, MARCH 11 Harry Carey in “THE BAD LANDS” A Western Epic of Covered Wagon Days Also Comedy FRIDAY; MARCH 12 SERIAL WESTERN NEWS 10c 10c SATURDAY, MARCH 13 Benefit Show for TRINITY INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH --- MOVING PICTURE A moving picture will be on Saturday evening, March Pulpit Aid Board of Trinity A features Priscilla Dean in "The moving picture will be given at the Princess day evening, March 13, for the Benefit id Board of Trinity A. M. E. Church. The Priscilla Dean in "The Crimson Runner." P A moving picture will be given at the Princess Theatre on Saturday evening, March 13, for the Benefit of the Pulpit Aid Board of Trinity A. M. E. Church. The picture features Priscilla Dean in "The Crimson Runner." Price 15c. NOT FULLY QUOTED By IDA I We regret very much that we full, all the reasons offered for and Mr. Pinkerton for re-election in full. 1.—We know of the many of Mr. Volker, and we are sure he people on the Board of Education expression of appreciation we oing Mr. Pinkerton to be the man dorsed them both. 2.—We had noticed the many endorsements, their kind and quite lead in all civic movements whom we constantly work, and Negro, and with such endorsement selfs a great injury. 3.—We were laboring under present administration some in School, Attuck, Wendell Phillips, Library, auditoriums, gymnasium training department and building a third of what should be done need be done, we desired to at lea 4.—We had recently gone bition, presenting our needs for Pinkerton is thoroughly acquain our needs, if re-elected he known as he has promised to do. If or takes his place they will not be of another appeal causing a delay in should we incur disfavor at the given credit for trying to be dis 5.—Personally, I know Mr. Gate City National Bank, and he transactions, and the colored pat considerations along with other As a politician I do not knoc rat. I know but very little abe I do not know how he feels town spect. I do know he does not se machine," I am acquainted with because he will not be used as a virtue rather than a fault. 6.—The City Federation given their program to the press, Douglas Day program, and that expected a representative there matter came up he could have care and we would have considered we or racial fight and acted to the There was no opposition and the eof order. As to reconsideration intention of any such actions. By IDA M. BECKS secret very much that The Call reporter failed the reasons offered for our endorsement of the Finkerton for re-election, and beg to have the know of the many contributions made our side and we are sure he has done much for us. The Board of Education along with others of appreciation we offer our endorsement, Finkerton to be the man for the place he is fit in both. I had noticed the many organizations that we trust, their kind and quality, organizations to all civic movements. Some of their members constantly work, and have proven great friendliness with such endorsements given we could not at injury. I were laboring under the impression that the administration some improvements in Litchuck, Wendell Phillips, Dunbar, etc., had been auditoriums, gymnasiums, open air department and building, and while that might what should be done or a small part of what we, we desired to at least appear grateful. I had recently gone before the school board granting our needs for the Negro schools, and was thoroughly acquainted with our request of re-elected he knows we will expect him to promised to do. If on the other hand a new place they will not be obligated, and we will have causing a delay in getting our request. I incur disfavor at this time. We should not for trying to be discreet. reasonably, I know Mr. Finkerton in connection with the national Bank, and he seems perfectly fair in its, and the colored patrons of the bank receives along with other patrons. Politician I do not know him, because I am now but very little about any of the democrats how he feels toward the colored people, how he does not seem to be the favorite, and am acquainted with the work of the "old" will not be used as a rubber stamp. I refer rather than a fault. The City Federation of Colored Women's program to the press, the reporter knew it was a program, and that we had special guest representative there to get the report, and we up he could have called our attention to the would have considered whether it was a person right and acted to the best interest of all to opposition and the expression "Not daunted. As to reconsideration the president has not any such actions. We regret very much that The Call reporter failed to give in full, all the reasons offered for our endorsement of Mr. Volker and Mr. Pinkerton for re-election, and beg to have them accepted in full. 1. We know of the many contributions made our people by Mr. Volker, and we are sure he has done much for the colored people on the Board of Education along with others, and as an expression of appreciation we offer our endrosement, and believing Mr. Pinkerton to be the man for the place he is filling we endorsed them both. 2. We had noticed the many organizations that were giving endorsements, their kind and quality, organizations that usually take lead in all civic movements. Some of their members with whom we constantly work, and have proven great friends to the Negro, and with such endorsements given we could not do ourselves a great injury. 3. We were laboring under the impression that during the present administration some improvements in Lincoln High School, Attuck, Wendell Phillips, Dunbar, etc., had been made, viz.: Library, auditoriums, gymnasiums, open air department, manuel training department and building, and while that might be only a third of what should be done or a small part of what might need be done, we desired to at least appear grateful. 4. We had recently gone before the school board with a petition, presenting our needs for the Negro schools, and that Mr. Pinkerton is thoroughly acquainted with our request and knows our needs, if re-elected he knows we will expect him to deal fair, as he has promised to do. If on the other hand a new member takes his place they will not be obligated, and we will have to make another appeal causing a delay in getting our request. Why then should we incur disfavor at this time. We should at least be given credit for trying to be discreet. 5. Personally, I know Mr. Finkerton in connection with the Gate City National Bank, and he seems perfectly fair in business transactions, and the colored patrons of the bank receive kindest considerations along with other patrons. As a politician I do not know him, because I am not a democrat. I know but very little about any of the democratic leaders. I do not know how he feels toward the colored people in this respect. I do know he does not seem to be the favorite of the "old machine," I am acquainted with the work of the "old machine") because he will not be used as a rubber stamp. I regard this a virtue rather than a fault. 6. The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs had given their program to the press, the reporter knew it was a special Douglas Day program, and that we had special guest, we really expected a representative there to get the report, and when the matter came up he could have called our attention to the editorial, and we would have considered whether it was a personal, political or racial fight and acted to the best interest of all concerned. There was no opposition and the expression "Not daunted," was out of order. As to reconsideration the president has not the least intention of any such actions. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN By virtue of a judgment rendered in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the 26th day of February, A. D., 1926, the undersigned were among other things, adjudged to be, and are now the sole owners of the business and property of the Twin City Funeral Home, 312 Washington Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas, which was formerly owned and op- --- -TUESDAY, MARCH 9 National Underworld Melodrama Chicago BYLE GIRL Count Special Also Fables --- given at the Princess Theatre 13, for the Benefit of the A. M. E. Church. The picture the Crimson Runner." Price 15c. The Call reporter failed to give in our endorsement of Mr. Volker, and beg to have them accepted contributions made our people by me has done much for the colored man along with others, and as an offer our endorsement, and believ- for the place he is filling we en- my organizations that were giving quality, organizations that usually. Some of their members with have proven great friends to the clients given we could not do our- for the impression that during the improvements in Lincoln High Dunbar, etc., had been made, viz.: mns, open air department, manu- ing, and while that might be only or a small part of what might last appear grateful. before the school board with a petite Negro schools, and that Mr. usted with our request and knows we will expect him to deal fair, in the other hand a new member obligated, and we will have to make him getting our request. Why then is time. We should at least be secret. Pinkerton in connection with the seems perfectly fair in businesssrons of the bank receive kindest patrons. saw him, because I am not a demut any of the democratic leaders. heard the colored people in this reem to be the favorite of the "old the work of the "old machine") a rubber stamp. I regard this a of Colored Women's Clubs had the reporter knew it was a special we had special guest, we really to get the report, and when the led our attention to the editorial, whether it was a personal, political the best interest of all concerned. expression "Not daunted," was out the president has not the least erated by the undersigned in conjunction with George W. Hall. Mr. Hall is no longer a partner, or in any manner connected with the above named co-partnership, and all persons are hereby notified and advised that the undersigned will continue to operate the business at the same address. --- PAGE 5 E. L. WALKER, R. F. GREENE, J. STEPHENS. --- Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift BIOGRAPHICAL Terence, Poushkin, Wheatley Rome, Russia and the United States have produced each a Negro poet of eminent distinction. Each of these save one had to do with fixing the language of the country. Each save one snatched from alien soil as slave, taken to a stange land, given an education and emancipated. Each save one met a tragic death. All three died an untimely death. Rome, Russia and the United Negro poet of eminent distinction to do with fixing the language of snatched from alien soil as slave, an education and emancipated. Eac All three died an untimely death. Publius Terentius Afer Afer means black. Two more They are ater and niger. The Ro black: for they used at least three Romans usually used the third nami stic. Therefore they would hardly African slave if he had been white place of Terence, was settled by raphers agree that Terence was not can origin. It is interesting to note that a of black folk took the Latin afer, w ple took the word niger. In our most Negroes themselves have in the small "n" when referring to t In the days of Terence and cons customary not to produce original Greek authors. This method was Shakespeare. Terence's favorite author was 108 of his plays. However, only come down to us. They are: Am menos, Eunuchus, Phormio Ad confine himself to Menander, and plays of Diphilus, Apollodorus and Terence was born at Carthage African (not Phoenician) origi birth as late as 185 B. C. He was by the Roman Senator, Publius T him a good education and finally His first play, "Andria" was overwhelming success, which intr refined society of Rome. His eng mements made him a particular fav Laelius and the younger Scipio, years with great intimacy and the masters on their native soil. The Latin of Terence is pur inferior to Plautus in comic power for him in consistency of plot and ness and in metrical skill. His most sublime thought at the pre-Christian world: Homo puto.—Heaut. 1. 1. 25. (I am a m kind do I deem alien to me.) Afer means black. Two more words in Latin mean black. They are ater and niger. The Romans must have been fond of black: for they used at least three words to designate black. The Romans usually used the third name to designate some characteristic. Therefore they would hardly have applied this name to the African slave if he had been white. Though Carthage, the birthplace of Terence, was settled by the Phoenicians; all his biographers agree that Terence was not of Phoenician, but of African origin. It is interesting to note that whoever named the fatherland of black folk took the Latin afer, while those who named the people took the word niger. In our time certain white friends and most Negroes themselves have inserted an extra "g" and prefer the small "n" when referring to the descendents of Africans. In the days of Terence and considerable time thereafter, it was customary not to produce original plays, but to work over the Greek authors. This method was employed by our immortal Shakespeare. Terence's favorite author was Menander, for he reproduced 108 of his plays. However, only six of Terence's works have come down to us. They are: Andria, Hecyra, Heautontimoroumenos, Eunuchus, Phormio Adelphi. Yet Terence did not confine himself to Menander, and adapted to the Latin stage the plays of Diphilus, Apollodorus and other Greek poets. Terence was born at Carthage about 190 B. C., but was of African (not Phoenician) origin. Some make the date of his birth as late as 185 B. C. He was brought to Rome as a slave by the Roman Senator, Publius Terentius Lucanus, who gave him a good education and finally emancipated him. His first play, "Andria" was staged 166 B. C. and met with overwhelming success, which introduced its author to the most refined society of Rome. His engaging address and accomplishments made him a particular favorite. His chief patrons were Laelius and the younger Scipio, with whom he lived for some years with great intimacy and then went to Greece to study his masters on their native soil. The Latin of Terence is pure, almost immaculate, though inferior to Plautus in comic power. Terence is more than a match for him in consistency of plot and character drawing, in tenderness and in metrical skill. His most sublime thought and the sublimest sentiment of the pre-Christian world: Homo sum, humani nihil a me alieum puto.—Heaut. 1. 1. 25. (I am a man, nothing pertaining to mankind do I deem alien to me.) MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD HINTS Luncheons and teas are generally given by and for ladies. Luncheons vary in character, from a combination of sandwiches and coffee, with very simply service, to those of equal elaboration ad formality as that of the formal dinner. Differing but little from the latter in minor details only. In the service of simple luncheons where the menu is made to conform to time and convenience, there are no definite rules prescribed. Whereas on the occasion of serving a formal luncheon most of the conventions of ceremony are observed even to the minutest detail as in the formal dinner service. Lighter and daintier food and fewer courses comprise the menu for the formal luncheon. There are teas and teas. Afternoon teas with dancing. Afternoon teas without dancing. "The "do come in for cup of tea". The "at home teas". Winter and summer teas. Bridge teas. The afternoon tea with dancing is simply a large reception usually given to bring out a daughter, to introduce the new daughter-in-law, or in honor of visiting celebrities. Formal invitations are issued for such an affair. Afternoon teas without dancing is less formal. They may be given in honor of a guest from another city, a new neighbor, or to warm the new home. The invitation for such an occasion may be written on the visiting card of the hostess, giving the date and the hour. Tea at four o'clock written at the lower left hand corner of the card. "Do come in for a cup of tea" is very informal. The "at home tea", means extra preparation in the menu and service. Shrimp Sauce—In butter sauce (drawn butter) reheat one half canned or fresh shrimp, broken in four pieces; remove from range and add yolk of one egg slightly beaten. Currant and Mint Jelly (For Mutton, Lamb and Game)—Cut one glass very fine currant jelly in cubes, sprinkle with a grating of orange peel. Add two tbsp. mint leaves finely chopped. Serve with mutton, lamb PAGE 6 States have produced each a. Each of these save one had if the country. Each save one taken to a stange land, given ch save one met a tragic death. are words in Latin mean black. Romans must have been fond of the words to designate black. The time to designate some characterly have applied this name to the race. Though Carthage, the birth of the Phoenicians; all his biogot of Phoenician, but of Afri- a whoever named the fatherland while those who named the peo- time certain white friends and inserted an extra "g" and prefer the descendents of Africans. A considerable time thereafter, it was real plays, but to work over the was employed by our immortal as Menander, for he reproduced by six of Terence's works have Andria, Hecyra, Heautontimorouelphi. Yet Terence did not adapt to the Latin stage the other Greek poets. Age about 190 B. C., but was of B. Some make the date of his was brought to Rome as a slave Terentius Lucanus, who gave emancipated him. Staged 166 B. C. and met with produced its author to the most engaging address and accomplish- favorite. His chief patrons were with whom he lived for some went to Greece to study his are, almost immaculate, though B. Terence is more than a match and character drawing, in tender- and the sublimest sentiment of sum, humani nihil a me alieum man, nothing pertaining to man- Soak a sponge in well-sweetened water and leave it where the ants can get at it. When it is filled with ants seeking sugar, throw it in a pan of boiling water and kill the ants. Repeat till all ants leave. Codfish Casserole.—One cup shredded codfish, 4 large potatoes, 2 eggs, one-third cup milk, 2 tbsp. butter, Salt, pepper. Boil potatoes, mash and beat them to a cream with the butter and bilk. Stir in the fish, then the beaten yolks of the eggs and last, the stiffly beaten whites. Turn mixture into a buttered casserole and bake in a quick oven about 15 minutes, serve in the same dish. FIRST YEAR ENDED CL. JOHNSON & CO. Paulina Longworth, daughter of Speaker and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, photographed on the eve of her first birthday. Constable's Good Work The village constable was boasting of his effective way with criminals, and a hotel guest from the city felt prompted to take him to account, "Why," he said, "haven't you caught that fellow that has been robbing houses around here for several weeks?" "I've got him on the run," returned the constable proudly. "He's so scared of me that he doesn't dare show himself when I'm around." THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE New Orleans, La., Feb. 19th—The Bishops Council of the A. M. E. Church convened in session here today at Union Bethel A. M. E. church. Devotional services were conducted by the Senior Bishop H. Blanton Parks of Oakland, California. The Annual sermon was preached by Bishop W. T. Vernon, of Detroit, Michigan, who took as his text Matthew 16:18: "Upon this rock I build my church." The sarmon was a masterpiece. After the sermon the Holy Communion was administered by Bishops W. H. Heard, A. J. Carey, A. L. Gaines, W. Sampson Brooks, R. C. Ransom. All the Bishops were present except Bishop John A. Gregg, who is now in South Africa. Besides the Bishops there were upward of one thousand ministers and other laymen representing every phase of the work of the connection present. These ministers came from every part of the United States and discussed measures of great interest to the church and race. All of the Gerenal Officers were present except Rev. J. D. Barksdale, editor of the Western Christian Recorder. Among legislation discussed and which will come up at the next general conference, will be a measure to pension presidents, deans and teachers in the A. M. E. Church schools who have become enfeebled in service. Another recommendation will be the maintenance of two and only two standardized Theological Seminaries and the abandoning existing seminaries. Efforts are to be made to have the Connectional Council legalized so that in the interim of General Conference this body may have power to shape suitable legislation. The Council has definitely decided to meet in Detroit in June and Denver, Colorado is being mentioned as the meeting place for June, 1927. Cities that are being considered for the next session of General Conference are: Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore. One of these places will be decided on when the General Conference Commission meets in Atlanta, Georgia, next month. Bishop H. B. Parks, senior bishop of the A. M. E. Church, and Mrs. Parks, visited at the parsonage of First A. M. E. church, with Rev. and Mrs. Isaacs, during the week. Bishop W. Sampson Brooks, is reported to be enroute to this city where he will speak at the First A. M. E. Church. Carrying this small camera, D. National museum has just completed among the coral grottos off the coast and one-half hours at a time walking. Phone Fairfax 3272 1912 N. M. A. W Your Made Movies of Life of Fishes HAINS & EXD Carrying this small camera, Dr. Paul Bartsch of the United States National museum has just completed an underwater cinema hunt for fishes among the coral grottos off the coast of Florida. He spent as much as five and one-half hours at a time walking about the sea bottom. Phone Fairfax 3272 1912 N. 5th St., Kansas City, Kansas A Service with Courtesy to all. CANDIES, CIGARS, PAINTS AND OIL TOILET GOODS AND SUNDRIES Pastel Print Ensemble; Coat Is Edged With Fur Coat Is Edged With Fur Showing a delightful ensemble of pastel print in modernistic design. The coat is lined with the printed silk of which the dress is made, and it is edged with bands of fur. High Lights of Modes A prominent actress arrived from Paris wearing a grayish belge wool skirt with a red leather straight-line coat with a red raglan sleeves. Summer ermine appeared in a narrow collar and in a border down the side of the coat. 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Possession means to sit astride the world instead of having it astride you.—Kingsley. Many a poor man would be glad of the opportunity to make an after-dinner speech. This is a sort of perpetual motion arrangement for making yesterday of tomorrows. When some people make up their minds they leave out a lot of important matter. A fish diet may not strengthen the brain, but going fishing invigorates the imagination. Newly Laid Eggs Not Though Lowell wrote once that "Now's the only bird lays eggs of gold," archeological discoveries would seem to justify some doubt as to the correctness of his statement. For not long since it was reported that "bigger and better dinosaur eggs," in the form of forty almost perfect specimens, had been unearthed by Roy Chapman Andrews in Mongolia. And surely none will dispute that if any eggs should ever literally warrant the designation accorded by Lowell to his "bird," it would be those of some such old-time creature. It is not recorded whether these delicacies ever constituted primitive man's morning repast, or whether he liked them hard, soft, or just medium, but that their price has gone up with the passing of the years, placing them, in this respect anyhow, on a par with the present-day variety, is probably unquestionable. — Christian Science Monitor. LEGAL PUBLICATIONS ```markdown ``` Something very new and chic for sports wear is this tan crocheted hat, with flowers of various colors woven in. It is a model that will appeal to many women. Woolen Crepe Promises Tones in the one-color fabrics seem quantitly quiet after the high key set during the winter. There are cool, decided tones in gray and tan that seem a novelty in woolen materials and the pastel shades of all colors are presented. The patterned goods in many instances show indistinct designs that suggest old Chinese tapestries. The pattern may cover the surface or be arranged in a deep border. There are many bordered materials. 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Now( all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within one year after the date of said letters, they shall be foreved barred. G. E. SMITH, Adm'r. of the estate of Martha E. Smith, deceased. Kansas City, Kansas February 25th, 1926. In witness whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 25th day of February, A. D., 1926. HENRY MEADE, (SEAL) Probate Judge, I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Admr. (First published March 5, 1926) venue, Phone Fifield 0861W Hours 5; 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. Y APPOINTMENT —DREXEL 1258 . Moore Surgeon KANSAS CITY, KANSAS IT LAST! Trade Shoes for Any Leather HOLE FAMILY Measure clothes fit better, look better as. 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Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified, that on the 31st day of March, 1926, at the hour of 2 P. M., at the regular term of the Probate Court, in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforsaid, I intend to make a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs, devisees and legatees of said deceased. LEOLA MILLER. of the estate of Maggie Ramey, Deceased. In witness whereof, the undersigned Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 23rd day of Feb., A. D. 1926. HENRY MEADE, (SEAL) Probate Judge. Dorsey Green, Attorney. (First Published, Feb. 26, 1926.) ADMINISTRATOR, DE BONIS NON'S NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ORDER OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE In the Probate Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. In the Matter of the Estate of Sallie Diggs, deceased. To Whom it May Concern, Greeting: All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Wyandotte County, Kansas, Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate, situated in Wyandotte County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Sallie Diggs, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to-wit: 1. Lot twenty-five (25) of Block fifty-three (53) of the original town of Wyandotte, Wyandotte County, Kansas. 2. Lot five (5) of Block fifty-four (54) of the original town of Wyandotte, Wyandotte County, Kansas. Said petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge in the City of Kansas City, Kansas, in said County, on Thursday, the 11th day of March, A. D., 1926, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m., at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order. Dated Feb. 26, 1926. A. J. NEELY, Administrator De Bonis Non of said Estate. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the matter of the estate of Mary Holtman, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Mary Holtman, deceased, late of said county, by the honorable, the Probate court of the county and state aforesaid, dated the 25th day of February, A. D. 1926. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified tht they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters, os they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within one year after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. CLAUDE L. PETERSON, Adm'r. of the estate of Mary Holtman, deceased. Kansas City, Kansas. February 25th, 1926. In witness whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 25th day of February, A. D. 1926. HENRY MEADE, (SEAL) Probate Judge. (First published March 5, 1926) PAGE 7 PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. John Cannon, Plaintiff, vs. No. 27-609 Josephine Cannon, Defendant. You are hereby notified that you have been sped by your husband, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of desertion and abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein or before the 23rd day of April 1926, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce and such other and further relief as he may be entitled to in equity. E. A. SHACKLEFORD. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published March 5th, 1926.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Willie Hudson, Defendant. To Willie Hudson, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein or before the 23rd day of April 1926, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plantiff an absolute divorce and such other and further relief as she may be entitled ot in equity. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published March 5th, 1926.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Arnathia Phillips, Plaintiff. vs. Rosco Phillips, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Rosco Phillips: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County Kansas for a divorce by the above named plaintiff on the grounds of abandonment. That unless you answer the allegations and charges as set out in the petition filed herein on or before the 2nd day of April, 1926, the same will be taken as true; that judgment and decree will be rendered against you divorcing you from the plaintiff, with such other and farther relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication Feb. 19th, 1926.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. Luedy Fowlks, Plaintiff To the above named defendant, Ace Fowlks: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty; that unless you answer the allegations and charges set out in the petition filed herein on or before the 10th day of April, 1926, the same will be taken as true; that judgment and decree will be rendered against you divorcing you from the plaintiff, with such other and arther relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR., Atty. for Plff. First publication February 26, 1926) PUBLICATION NOTICE. Grace Grigsby, Plaintiff, To the Above Named Defendant, Asa Grigshy: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce' by the above named Plaintiff on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty and Abandonment. That unless you answer the allegations and charges as set out in plaintiff's petition on or before the 10th day of April, 1926, the same will be taken as true; that judgment and decree will be rendered against you divorcing you from the plaintiff, with such other and farther relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR. Atty. for Pllf. (First publication February 26,1926) PAGE 8 Kansas City, Mo. PASEO Y. M. C. A. Boy's Department. The Boy's Tournament was a success. Especially so, was the Buddy Tournament. There will be a picture show Saturday morning, a Bible study on the topic "The Boy Jesus" after which, weather permitting, a hike will be taken to parts unknown. The gym class exercises take place before the other numbers. Messars S. D. Brown and H. J. Jeffries have been rendering helpful volunteer service in the leadership of gymnasium classes. Physical Department The outstanding game and interest of the season is the great game between the business and professional men of St. Louis and Kansas City. St. Louis having met defeat at the hands of the Paseo Y. M. C. A. is anxious to wipe out the one spot against her record. Their team is composed of professional and business men. The men of like calling here say they shall be more spotted. March 20th is the date. The senior "Y" team defeated the Western College 36 to 6. The College team is improving in its playing. The next battle for the Y team will be with Western University, their records being a tie. The Paseo "Y" Tigers defeated the Paseo "Y" Comets in the preliminary to the Linoln-Summer game. 12 to 9. Already several stars have reported for the "Y" tract team which is going into training next week. A dual meet is on between Northeast Junior early in April. All know what the name of Northeast Junior means in track work as well as other athletic and literary activities. Several other meets are on the cards. Report now. Get on a Junior or Senior team. Several tennis teams are working out in the gymnasium. Among the leading players of last year who have reported are Penn, Givens, Falls and Russell. Several track men are hitting the boards. Coming games: The Comets play the Scout troop No. 75 Friday afternoon in the Gym. Paseo Young Men's Christian Assn. Mr. W. J. Bolden, manager of the National Benefit Life Insurance Company, presented some very interesting facts in connection with his theme: "Opportunities for Business in Greater Kansas City." The secretaries were out rendering an extension service last Sunday. Mr. Gregg spoke at the Central Y. M. C. a. and also at the Boy's Club, an organization for the under-privileged white boy. Messrs Ross and Russell filled appointments in Westport while Mr. Smith conducted the Paseo service. The "Y" proved itself when it served the 395 Masons, their wives and widows of departed Masons, without the slightest hitch or inconvenience. It is the purpose of the Y. M. C. A. to render a helpful service to individuals, groups, and organizations. It is ready on long or short notice twenty-four hours a day to be of service. If there is one thing more than another that the association craves it is to get into the hearts, minds and good graces of all the citizens of Kansas City. It is the absolute duty of the parent to throw around the boy life of Kansas City a wholesome environment, and it is to that that the Young Men's Christian Association is committed and set apart and dedicated to do. So this means is taken to call to mind the attention of the citizens to this unused privilege. Lincoln Defeats Sumner in Greatest Game of Season HUNDREDS SEE SUMNER GO DOWN TO DEFEAT IN HOTLY CONTESTED BATTLE WITH THEIR ANCIENT RIVALS, The house went wild with applause, continued cheers burst from one half of the huge Lincoln gymnasium. The deafening echoes from hundreds of loyal Lincolnites would not cease. It was Lincoln's team. They came with determination and pep. Satisfaction seemed to have brightened the faces of the Lincolnites, as their team began to take the last shots at the hoop before the game. Then, as if a cheering contest had been scheduled for the evening, the Sumnerites burst into frenzied enthusiasm. Sumner's team! Coaches Johnson and Edwards gave out final instructions to their teams and Referee Collins gave the starting signal. The greatest game of the season was on. Sunday, February 28, was quite a pleasant winter day and a large.congregation gathered at Metropolitan Baptist Church and were rewarded by hearing a beautiful sermon by Dr. Bronson, who had returned from St. Louis. Mr. Henry Mobiley, postoffice clerk, and other distinguished visitors, were present. The Sunday School was largely attended and seems to be putting on new life, under Mr. Hudley, the superintendent. At 4 p. m. the Formum was very largely attended. At 6 p. m. the B. Y. P. U. had its lesson and program. Pastor Bronson began to preach at 7:30 and was through before 8:20. Next Sunday, March 7, long Bible sermons will be preached, and as it is Sacrament Day, the Lord's Supper will be administered at night. Pastor Bronson's best sermons to be preached are those taken direct from the Bible and he will preach many from Matt. V. Christ's greatest sermon on the mount. Come and see them take the Lord's Supper and hear the singing which is very beautiful and spiritual. Be sure to come every Sunday night for the best sermons. Metropolitan's members welcome all. The Metropolitan Religious School's program and playets last Friday night were called most wonderful by Miss Laura Harlan, principal of the largest colored school in town, also some others who praised the program were: Mrs. Ellison, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Gillmore, Mrs. Grigsby, Mesdames S. Rollins, Gerren and others. They are asked to repeat at some other church, and appear at the Forum sometime. Mrs. M. C. Matthews, principal, wrote the playets, and Mrs. Mabel Booker played all the music, and Mrs. Bailey helped in maintaining order. The religious school will not close until the last of April; then they will have another big program with these and perhaps a new Bible playet. Lincoln, bent on avenging the defeat already suffered from Sumner and Northeast, determined to safe-guard their chances for the Valley Championship by adding another victory to their already large list, made the conflict the greatest one that has been staged in the Missouri Valley. Both teams were fighting with bullet-like speed. Lincoln worked the ball to the basket, and within the first minute of play had dropped one through for Lincoln. Not satisfied with a two-point lead, the Lincoln aggregation was determined to double that score, and in spite of all the opposition offered by the Sumner team, soon had the ball back under their goal. The spectators rose in a delirium of tense silence, and a mad applause: Lincoln scored again. The Kansans began "Sumner fight" and the tide of battle was changed. Sumner scored. Lincoln managed to get another basket and the quarter ended. Lincoln 6; Sumner 2. Sumner had been trailing. The second half brought a new Sumner. Never before have five men fought as the Sumner aggregation fought. Every man seemed to have made a new resolution to beat Lincoln. It was a hairraiser. One wondered how, what, and when as he looked upon the performance of the fighting basketeteers. Deathlike silence was alternated with wild cries of emotional relief. Sumner rallied and the score at the end of the third quarter found Lincoln weighed in the balance and found wanting with a score of: 12 to 13. The fourth quarter and Lincoln behind. Both teams continued to wage war. Lincoln's elusive forwards continued their bombardment of Sumner's secondary defense. But Sumner was equal to the occasion. Cotton, Dwiggins and Jackson decreed that they could not pass. There was not any margin between the teams. They were equally matched. It was a neck and neck affair. The spirit of teams and spectators was high. Referee Collins was calm in the thickest of the fray and with the assistance of umpire Woods, was able to make quick and accurate decisions. One basket was the limit for each team this quarter. Lincoln made a charity throw and the gun went off, ending the quarter with the teams in a deadlock. Score: 15-15. The tie had to be broken, and fate was unkind to Sumner, Lincoln scored. The final score was Lincoln 17, Sumner 15. | SUMNER | Bas. | Ft. | F. | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Lucas, f. | 2 | 1 | 0 | | Cotton, f. | 1 | 0 | 1 | | Lowe, c. | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Dwiggins, g. | 0 | 1 | 2 | | TWENTY—Advocate | | | | | Jackson, g. | 1 | 0 | 2 | | LINCOLN | Bas. | Ft. | M. | | Penn, f. | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Scott, f. | 2 | 0 | 3 | | Elliot, g. | 0 | 1 | 0 | | Gordee, c. | 0 | 0 | 3 | | Hemsley, f. | 2 | 2 | 0 | | Walls, g. | 1 | 1 | 0 | | Collins, Referee; Woods, Umpire. | | | | THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Edward Burns of 5421 S. Benton has been very ill, but is now recovering. Mrs. Albert Donaway, 5429 Bellefountain is improving from a long spell of illness. Mrs. D. Palmer Dessitt, 4511 Prospect, a great church worker and also one of our business women of our neighborhood, has been sick for some time. I think under the care of Dr. Meadows she will soon be out again. Mrs. Otha Bell, 2806 E. 54th, has a fine son. Mother and baby are doing well. Mrs. Julia Morris, 5419 S. Benton, is on the sick list. By being careful she will be able to discharge her political duties again. We will all be glid to see her around among us again. The La Agreeable Club of Allen Chapel is giving a county fair Monday March 8. The feature of the evening will be a man-less wedding. Admission 10c. Serve country dinner, all day. The Country fair will consist of everything a fair calls for. Such as foot races, egg rolling, fishing pond, fat man's race. Come one come all and have a good time. The Boy preacher at the Southside Baptist church is waging war against sin and many of the wayward members are returning home. If the old preachers can't get them back, the Bible tells us, the Word will be put in the mouth of babes. Now watch your step old men. Mrs. Hugh Wadey of 2802 E. 55th is in the egg and butter business. Don't forget her. She is always smiling and willing to please. Mr. Frank Tillington, of Hope, Arkansas, father of Mrs. Olivia, the wife of Rev. Arthur E. Rankin, pastor of St. Paul Presbyterian church, left the Wheatly-Provident Hospital Thursday of last week, where he underwent a successful operation of long standing and malignant piles. Mr. Tillington, who has weathered the storms of 75 Southern winters can find no words nice enough to express his praise of the doctors and nurses of Wheatley-Provident Hospital. Wednesday, he left for home. Sunday, Miss Mollie B. Wilson, the popular, modest Modiste, tripped and fell as she was descending the steps of Mme. Ida Gillis and suffered a serious sprain of the ankle. She did not allow the accident to prevent her from supporting Mrs. Forney, with her rich contralto, leading soprano in St. Paul's choir in the anthem: "He leadeth me." Master Perry Jones, Lincoln High School Cadet, was in bed Saturday and Sunday with a fever above 101 contracted from exposure while on duty at the Gaillard funeral. Mr. L. Dow Hines with the National Benefit Life was indisposed Sunday with an ulcerated tooth, but was able to attend the ordination of Elder Lucius Gordon at St. Paul Presbyterian church at the morning service. Miss Rosetta Weaver, 1700 East 28th Street, was taken from Lincoln High School Friday and was confined to bed until Sunday with a deep cold. Mr. Toney Nelson of DeQueen, Arkansas, was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Searcy, 2222 Tracy and left for home Tuesday evening. 4th WARD DEMOGRATIC CLUB ELECT OFFICERS 4th WARD DEMOGRATIC CLUB ELECT OFFICERS Over 75 members of the 4th ward Democratic Club, colored, met Sunday afternoon, February 28, in Shannon's Hall, Eighteenth and Vine streets, for the purpose of electing new officers. Since the city manager plan has been adopted, it also has changed the boundary lines. The new 4th ward takes in the old fighting 8th and 11th wards. A. V. Monholland, the president of the old Jefferson Club, of the 8th was in the chair. After a few remarks the gavel was handed to Dr. L. Tillman. The chair appointed a nominating committee. Dr. Booker, chairman, John Bailey, O. Harding, Al Rogers, J. B. Johnson. While the committee retired to the ante room to select names a collection of $11.75 was taken up to pay hall rent. The nominating committee submitted the following names for selection to be voted on for officers. By motion the committee's report was received and adopted and by a unanimous vote the following officers were elected: A. V. Monholland, Pres.; Dr. Lon Tillman, Vice-President; W. C. Mallory, Asst. Secretary; Louis Hutson, Corresponding Secretary; J. Talton Chaplain, Messrs. Royston and Johnson, Sergeant at Arms; Oscar Harding, Treasurer. Motion was made to install new officers, which was efficiently carried out. Dr. Booker, Dr. Bradbury, Oscar Harding, the president, and others, made some interesting talks. Adjourned to meet at Shannon's Hall, Sunday, March 7. AT THE COURTHOUSE The enforcement of a rule of the four judges of the district court that no cases should be placed on the court dockets for lawyers who have not paid their ten dollars license fee, is bringing money into the law library fund, according to Carl W. Fincke, clerk of the district court. Now that a law library is a reality the judges feel that every member of the bar should help support it. Miss Edna L. Houston, Negro, is assisting as a temporary clerk in the office of William Beggs, county clerk. She is helping Miss Pearl Carlock, chief deputy county clerk, prepare the 1926 tax rolls. The March term of the court opens Monday morning. Judge C. A. Miller, junior member of the district court bench, will act as "law judge" during the March term. Judge D. D. Hutchings of the second division, will try criminal cases and Judge E. L. Fischer and Judge W. H. McCamish will try civil jury cases. A school of instructions for about two hundred deputy county assessors was held at the Chamber of Commerce building. Special instructions to real estate assessors were given by J. Ollie Davis, county assessor. Both real and personal property will be valued this year by the assessor and his deputies. Assessments begin Monday, March 1. The success of the county attorney's office in obtaining convictions before Judge E. L. Fischer of the district court during the December term has brought many compliments to Frederick R. White, assistant county attorney. Mr. White, assisted Thomas H. Finigan and David Henderson, has been the chief cog in the county attorney's trail machinery. An active road building program is planned for the coming construction season by O. K. Williamson, county engineer. If his plans do not go awry, Wyandotte County should have about thirty miles more of hard-surfaced roads by next fall. MARRIAGE LICENSES Alli Ponikkyr, age 40, Ceylon In- Indian, to Mary D. Tipton, age 32, Kansas City, Kansas. Wesley Mack, age 32, Kansas City, Kansas, to Bettie Goodman, age 35, Kansas City, Kansas. Herbert Goodloe, age 27, Kansas City, Mo., to Blanche Webber, age 23, Kansas City, Mo. Turner McClaim, age 28, Kansas City, Kansas, to Mamie Dixon, age 24, Kansas City, Kansas. Emanuel Brown, age 55, Kansas City, Kansas, to Louize McGriff, age 56, Kansas City, Kansas. Jack D. Snead, age 21, Kansas City, Mo., to Beatrice Earl, age 18, Kansas City, Kansas. James E. Rayner, age 33, Kansas City, Mo., to Dollie Q. Jackson, age 33, Harrisonville, Mo. Charles Carter, age 39, Kansas City, Kansas, to Fannie B. Ballinger, age 36, Kansas City, Kansas. William Wyatt, age 21, Kansas City, Mo., to Thelma Johnson, age 18, Kansas City, Mo. Felix Taylor, age 28, Kansas City, Kansas, to Lutee Anderson, age 29 Kansas City, Kansas. Lamar Hickman, age 23, Kansas City, Mo., to Francis Walker, age 18, Kansas City, Mo. Edward Lewis a graduate of Sumner High School who is now teaching history in the Florida A and M College at Tallahassee, Fla., writes that he is enjoying his work in the south land very much. LINCOLN AND HOWARD ABSENT FROM C. I. A. A. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE The most conspicuous thing about the football schedule of the colored Inter-scholastic Athletic Association, published recently was the absence of some of our largest and strongest institutions. Namely, Lincoln, Howard, Wilberforce and West Virginia. We wonder why these larger institutions can not schedule games under the head of a colored association? Why no institutions above Dixie is represented? Is it the fault of these institutions or of the association? It goes without argument that Lincoln and Howard Universities gave impetus and standing to college football in colored schools in the United States. There has not been nor is there going to be a game so large in scope and importance as the annual Howard-Lincoln Classic. Wilberforce and West Virginia Universities have also in recent years created no small amount of notoriety by their annual game. Certainly enough one of the four institutions could qualify for membership in the above named Association. It would be a truly virtuous act for the C. I. A. A. to take stock of its membership and if possible enroll these institutions of the race, and without them no association representing inter-scholastic athletic activities is complete. OTTAWA, KANSAS The Mothers Congress Club met at the home of Mrs. Margaret Thompson Friday evening. A short business session was in order. The subject "The Angular Age" 7-11 years was discussed. Mrs. Alneta Wilson covered the outline which was very timely and helpful. A lovely luncheon was served by the hostess, and eighteen were present. We will give a social Friday evening at the home of the President, Mrs. Mary B. Allen. Refreshments of the season will be served. The club gave a Barber shower on Mr. Cunningham who has newly opened up here. The Sewing Guild will meet with Mrs. Maggie Johnson Monday afternoon. The Sunshine Social Band meets with Dr. Douglas Allen Thursday evening. The Woman's Home Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. Mary Sparks, Thursday evening. A splendid program has been outlined by the Chapain, Rev. James Wilson. The Junior Mission Circle is having a program Friday night at Bethany Chapel introducing some of our great men of the Negro race. As this is a group of girls we are wishing them much success in their effort. Miss Elizabeth Wilson is president. Miss Elsie Lewis, general manager. The Merry Makers Club will give a pot luck supper at Miss Clara Clayborne's home Thursday evening. Mrs. Mattie Starks, of Kansas City, Missouri, spent a few days visiting her mother, Mrs. George Johnson. She returned to her home this morning. Mr. Floyd Maye is very sick with the flu. Mrs. Maye Smith has tonsilitis. She is president of the Sunshine Social Band. Mr. J. H. Wilson was accidently hurt Saturday at his blacksmith shop when something hit him in his eye. He is getting along nicely. Mrs. Rachel Naiper is reported very low. Just sleeping away. No. 1 and 2 Stewardesses Board of St. Paul's A. M. E. church held a joint session Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Dudley Gress. A special business session and many plans laid for futre use. The hostess served them to a splendid luncheon. Stewardess Board No. 1 meets at the church Thursday night, Mrs. Mary Mayse President, and Stewardess Board No. 2, Mrs. Ruth Wilkerson CAFE MEAL Opens 4 A. M. C. Furnished Rooms BY THE DAY RATES—Weekly, $3.50 th. PORO BEAUTY Hair Work By Ap DREXEL 3258 31 MRS. LIZZIE HONORABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE PHONE GRAT 1730 Troost Avenue, 1512 North Fifth Street, L. E. GOLDSBY, G. C. E. DARDEN, in Charl A RECORD OF HONORABLE Western University Western University Choir, Unc IN CON TRINITY INSTITUTION MARCH Rev. Wm. Wins Reserved Seats - Other Seats - RECIT HONORABLE BUSINESS UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. PHONE GRAND 3732 1730 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 1512 North Fifth Street, Kansas City, Kansas L. E. GOLDSBY, General Manager C. E. DARDEN, in Charge of State of Kansas A RECORD OF HONORABLE CONDUCT OF AN Western University Choir in Concert Western University Choir, Under Direction of Mrs. Bailey IN CONCERT TRINITY INSTITUTIONAL A. M. E. CHURCH MARCH 12, 1926 Rev. Wm. Winston, Pastor Reserved Seats - - - 25c Other Seats - - - 15c BESSIE LEOLA EADS Lyric Sope Artist Pupil of E Metropolitan Opera House NORTHEAST JUNIOR THURSDAY, MARCH Admission Under Auspices of the Tickets on Sale at the following 1975 N. 5th St.; Home Drug Store, Store, 1968 N. Third St.; West E. St.; Dunbar Drug Store, 1601 N. Lyric Soprano Artist Pupil of Edorado Petri Metropolitan Opera House, New York City. NORTHEAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1926, 8 P. M. Admission 25c Under Auspices of the American Woodmen Tickets on Sale at the following Places: Midway Pharmacy, 1975 N. 5th St.; Home Drug Store, 1512 N. 5th St.; Smith Drug Store, 1968 N. Third St.; West End Drug Store, 1308 N. 10th St.; Dunbar Drug Store, 1601 N. 10th St. FRIDAY, MARCH 5. 1926 Among the persons who attended the Roland Hayes recital in St. Joseph, Mo., on Thursday night, March 4, from K. C., Mo., were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Dabney, Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Dibble, Dr. and Mrs. G. E. Brown, Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. James, Dr. and Mrs. D. M. Miller, Mrs. Ida M. Beck and Mrs. Estella Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones, 1916 Woodland Ave., were a delightful host and hostess last week to a four o'clock dinner. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Green and daughtre, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Dabney, Mrs. E. Claybrook. The dinner was elaborate, but informal and the guests were loud in their praise of their host and hostess. The Hi-Art Club entertained with their annual dancing party on Wednesday night, February 24, at Labor Temple. The hall was beautifully decorated in club colors, and a delicious punch was served. Several hundred guests enjoyed themselves. The Bachelor Boys, Kansas City's oldest and most distinguished Men's club, from the point of entertainment, entertained on Friday evening, February 26, with their annual dancing party at Labor Temple. The hall was artistically decorated in pink and white, and a beautiful white cake with seventeen candles upon, was the central decoration. Directly above this was suspended a huge crystal ball, which, when the light was deflected upon it from the musicians stand when the rest of the lights were out, made a unique and beautiful sight. The feature dance was danced to the light from the revolving crystal ball. Delicious punch was served, the Bachelors Special, and the large number of guests danced from ten P. M. until two P. M. of the strains of Moten's orchestra. The seventeen candles on the cake represented the seventeen years the Bachelor Boys Club has been organized. President, meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Cora White. Mrs. Mary Curry has been very ill and is much better. Mr. Howard Thompson of Kansas City, Mo., visited his mother, Mrs. Margrett Thompson last week. Mrs. John Willingham is very happy to have her father Mr. Caston with her for a while. CLS 25c Closes 10 P.M. Us With Baths OR WEEK No $4.00; By Day, $1.00 PARLOR Appointment 127 MINESOTA AVE E WALKER BUSINESS INSURANCE CO. AND 3732 Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City, Kansas General Manager Edge of State of Kansas ABLE CONDUCT OF AN Choir in Concert Under Direction of Mrs. Bailey CONCERT GAL A. M. E. CHURCH 12, 1926 Boston, Pastor - - 25c - - 15c Sprano Edorado Petri House, New York City. HIGH SCHOOL H 11, 1926, 8 P. M. on 25c American Woodmen Places: Midway Pharmacy, 1512 N. 5th St.; Smith Drug End Drug Store, 1308 N. 10th 10th St. MARY B. ALLEN.