Nashville Globe

NASHVILLE GLOBE. JUBILEE SINGERS DELIGHT LARGE AUDIENCE MONDAY NIGHT JUBILEE SINGERS DELIGHT LARGE AUDIENCE MONDAY NIGHT RYMAN AUDITORIUM SCENE OF BENEFIT CONCERT FOR TENNESSEE BOYS—CHORUS COMPOSED OF PATRIOTIC CITIZENS WHO VOLUNTEERED SERVICES—MEHARRY, WALDEN AND ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITIES AND PEARL HIGH SCHOOL MADE HEROIC RESPONSE—APPRECIATE NASHVILL'S MOVEMENT TO FURNISH BIBLES AND SONG BOOKS FOR OUR SOLDIER BOYS. Part One VOLUME XIII. JUBILEE SINGERS DELI AUDIENC RYMAN AUDITORIUM SCENE O TENNESSEE BOYS—CHORUS C ZENS WHO VOLUNTEERED S AND ROGER WILLIAMS UNI SCHOOL MADE HEROIC RESPO MOVEMENT TO FURNISH BID OUR SOLDIER BOYS. The true and tried citizens of Nashville made a noble response to the appeal for help to purchase a Bible and a song book for the colored soldiers when they turned out last Monday night to listen to the jubilee concert given under the able direction of Mr. Arthur G. Price, assisted by one hundred select voices from the citizens and from Meharry Medical College, Roger Williams University, Walden University, A. and I State Normal and Pearl High School. In spite of the bitter weather that had been inclement for more than two weeks, the ground being covered with snow the thermometer going down as far as zero, the response call for help and the response made was noticeable by the white as well as the colored citizens under conditions just recited it argued as the biggest evidence of the fact that Nashville is responsive to a righteous call. Every school in Nashville except one, willingly and cheerfully contributed a number on the program. It was the first real test as to the loyalty and devotion of the schools and citizens of Nashville. Company G. has gone to the front preparatory to be sent abroad. One hundred and fifty drafts, on members of the race, have already been. Relatives from the Nashville city made up these two units that have mount so much to the Nashville life in soldiery that the movement on foot last Monday night was for the purpose of sending a serviceable donation in the way of a Holy Bible and a song book to these Boys." "It was thought that the schools that had enjoyed the hospitality of the Nashville people and which Nashville had supported so royally on every occasion, would not refuse to help in such a movement. It was expected that one united effort would be put forth and that these schools with their presidents and faculties would not deliberately slap Nashville in when he was trying to do something with the women citizens, and I am grateful to Ms. McKinley a college under Dr. Hubbard, Roger Williams University under Dr. Townsend, Walden University under Dr. White, A. & I. State Normal under President Hale and the city schools represented by Pearl High under Prof. F. G. Smith, principal, for contributing so readily. The citizens of Nashville, therefore, know where the upon to be held, and would not help in a worthy cause like that was launched last Monday night are not interested in Nashville's success, as I see it. This interest would not manifest itself in the purchase of a ticket, but I mean the co-operation and the sympathy, and you may say through your paper, if you please, that the chorus that was made up of singers from almost every interest of life represented the real interest of the one primarily interested in the move, in speaking of the Jubilee chorus. He promised also to give an itemized statement of the receipts and disbursements of the It was pronounced by every one present to be the most high class entertaining program ever tendered at the Ryman Auditorium. The jubilee singing was pronounced by the best critics in Nashville as being far superior to that that had ever been heard. The special number by Mr. Hirschon was a gem in itself, while the one by Medesdam Cameron and Hadley had a solo by Mr. R. Emmett Ashe of Meharry Medical College showed the ease with which difficult renditions of sacred songs can be done with grace. The reading of "Hagar" by Miss Ada F. Crogman of the A. & I. State Normal was another entertaining feature. The people sat almost breathless as they watched every move and listened to every enunciation. She simply "had them in her grasp throughout. The solo "Carl" by Miss Gone Bender of Roger Williams University made such an impression that she was compelled to respond to three encores. "Old Black Joe," quartet by Miss Mareae Coombs, Mrs. H. A. Cameron, Mr. John Henley and Mr. A. G. Price, was enthusiastically received and they responded to the encore with "Steal Away." The Rev. Henry Allen Boyd told of the purpose of the meeting. Through out his remarks the magnificent audience interrupted him with continuous applause, and when he said, "We were on the firing line," the house went wild. Through the evening the jubilee singing was one of the biggest features. Representatives from ninety-one churches showed their deep interest, and the pastors of every church in the city supported the movement. The two dailly papers. The Nashville Tennessee and the Nashville banner endorsed the movement. SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL. Dear Santa Claus: I am still your boy and wish to be remembered this Christmas. I have decided to stop living alone. I like to have frozen this month. Now, Santa. I really want to do better as I have been alone about 40 years. I think I am about to fool somebody and I hope you will help me. Persade her to accept me. I remain your little boy, FRED J. EWING. NASHVILLE A CITY OF OPPORTUNITY—THE LEADING NEGRO JOURNAL IN TENNESSEE. AN OFEN LETTER By A. G. Price. Following the happy response of city and school talent that participated in the Soldier Benefit Concert at Ryman Auditorium Monday night, I think it highly fitting that as promoter I should publicly express my heartfelt appreciation for the support given me in the effort. I am also grateful to the seven or eight hundred mixed audience that braved the inclement weather to assist in this effort to supply Camp Meade with Bibles and song books. Fisk's Antagonism In answer to the repeated query: Why didn't Fisk represent on the program? I wish to say, I don't know, however, when approached for a contribution to the program Fisk readily consented to aid in what they termed a worthy movement, but at the age of eighteen, even after being advertised. Did they their regrets, assigning no cause. Having oftimes in the past resigned my personal interests to help represent Fisk University in the capacity of a singer, I keenly felt this refusal to assist me in a benefit program for our soldier boys. My sub-caption, Fisk's antagonism, is shown in the following: First, her resusal to contribute to the program. Second, her resusal to present of their spring concert on the date of this benefit program. When before has Fisk announced a concert so far prior to the date? Usually two weeks' notice gives Fisk a packed house. And this has been the custom. Fisk knew that we were catering for white patronage in advertising extensively through the white press, and a announcement of her spring concert at such a time was a plain expression of her opposition to this movement. Third: The Fisk sympathetizer who reported for the Banner Tuesday emphasized Fisk's narriness when he, with the pretext of reporting concerning the benefit program, burdened readers with his labored explanation of the origin of the work. Jubilee the ownership of which will annually accrue Fisk. He thus intimated that no "Jubilee Singers" should advertise except they be under the auspices of Fisk University. I think those who know me best and of my attitude toward Fisk will readily concede that it is far from my intention to bring false accusation against this school. And if such be the case, I have repented already. We, who are interested in this school, are aggrieved by the spirit of selfishness exhibited by Fisk University on this occasion, for any movement in the interest of our soldier boys deserves cooperation of all However, that abundant success may attend all future activities at Fisk is the hope we cherish. JOIN SIGNAL CORPS Nine boys, most of whom came from the schools, some in the senior, others in the junior classes, left last week to join the forces of the U. S. A. stationed at some of the corps. It is understood that these boys took the advantage of the volunteer system and joined the Signal Corps Department of the army, and will be given assignments at once. The following left in one group: James Ford, William Doss, Ellwood Boddle, Baxter Scruggs, P. H. Patterson, Richard Walker, Lewis Curren, they gave a great ovation at the station by their friends and classmates. MOORSVILLE All of the farmers have but cheered their hogs and stored away their meat for winter, and preparing sausages, backbones, sparrows and chicklings some one's home coming Xmas. But how shall we celebrate Xmas? It does not seem right for us to go ahead and have a big time while there is so many of our boys in th' trenches or army. There is always one who needs help in every community and when we help the needy we are only doing our duty. I suggest that everybody try to do some real good thing for some on this Xmas Day. We need Fitzpatrick the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Jones Monday. Mrs. Lizzie Davis of Nashville has moved back to our vicinity to make her future home. Mrs. Rachel Fitzpatrick was in Nashville recently, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Andy Record, also Mr. Cornelius and Miss Etta Jones was there the guest of their sister and brither. Mrs. Lillian Hubia and Mr. Vernon Jones, they report a delightful trip. Mr. Harper Fitzpatrick, Messers Marvin and Forest Moore with several others made a quick trip to Nashville recently. Miss Ida and Carla Wilkens made a flying trip to Nashville to see their wife, Salie McDougall, who is wishing that Santa Claus will be their pleasant visitor this Xmas NASHVILLE, TENN., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1917. Death of Mr. Lewis Fort One of Nashville's leaders and best known citizens passed to the great beyond when Mr. Lewis Fort of Sixteenth avenue, North, answered the call last Friday morning. His illness covered a period of about two months, but it is said that failing health has been noticeable for more than two years, attributed in the main to the infirmity of advanced years. As soon as the death of Mr. Fort became known deep mourning fell over his host of friends, at once hurried messages were sent to the four children residing in different states and arrangements made for the funeral services, which were held at the First Baptist Church, Eighth Avenue, North, at 6 p.m. Monday. The services,Goodman and impressive, were attended by many of his friends who were not members of the church who came to pay their last respects to the dead. The Rev. S. Lawrence McDowell, pastor of the church, conducted the services. He was assisted by other pastors of the city. There were on the platform Rev. Wm. Haynes, pastor of Spruce Street Baptist Church; Rev W. S. Johnson, pastor of the church; Rev A. O. Kenney, R. L. Bradby, of Detroit, Mich., and A. D. Hurt. The choir rendered two selections, and as previously arranged Dr. McDowell, pastor, announced that it was the special desire of the family that the services be brief and simple, making it all the more impressive because of the splendid life of the deceased who was and had been a deacon of the church for a number of years. The board, it fell to his lot on many occasions to pass on vital questions pertaining to the church. In Dr. McDowell's remarks, he said: "I could not admonish the family not to grieve, as I realize their loss was a great one, yet I feel we should be proud of the example set by the deceased as a father, husband and a Christian, whose very life experience proved conclusively that he had been reared up in the fear of the Lord. "Noticeable in the life of the deceased, declared the pastor, was his great love for many of the older songs, such as "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" and another, "Dark Was the light and Cold the Ground," which had just been sung by the choir. Notwithstanding the memory of many of the floral decorations we were beautiful and many. By request testimonials and resolutions were withheld. Mr. Fort leaves to mourn his loss a widow, who has stood by his side and who was never falling in her attention; one daughter, Miss Elia C. Fort, a teacher in the Virginia Union Seminary, Richmond, Va. Prof. Wm. H. Fort, principal of the city schools of Oyster Lake, Okla.; Mr. Josephs, Il. II, and Mr. Mas. Fort of Cleveland, O, all of whom were present at the funeral having been summoned by wire before the death of their father. MR. LEWIS FORT LAID TO REST Solemn and impressive were the funeral services that were held over the remains of Mr. Lewis Fort, Deacon of the First Baptist Church on 8th Ave. N. Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. L. McDowell who paid a loving tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased. Deacon Fort had been a member of the church for forty or more years and for a great many of these years he had been a deacon, being senior deacon of the First Baptist church at the time of his going home. In his remarks to the family Dr. Mur. Dowell said he could not tell them not to grieve as he realized their loss was great, yet he felt that they should be proud of the example their father had set and that he had insisted in raising them up in the fear of the Lord even as he himself had lived. It was typical of the life of Brother Fort that he should love the songs "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" and "Dark was the Night and Cold the Ground" which were beautifully sung by the choir. The funeral was largely attended by friends of the family who have loved and received the deceased for years. Many beautiful flowers covered the bier, loved testimonials of the impressions of the life of the deceased had made upon the givers. Beceron Fort left to mourn his loss a wife one daughter Missella Fort a teacher in Virginia Union Seminary for a number of year. Prof. W. H. Fort, Okulmgele Okla., Mr. Geo. Fort, Chicago, Ill. Mr. Jas Fort of Cleve land, O. A CHRISTMAS POEM. Beneath, the world in darkness slept; And worldly dreams, unholy did dream: MEMBERS OF CO. G EXPRESS AP- PRECIATION MEMBERS OF CO. G EXPRESS AP- PRECIATION CAPTAIN HADLEY SPEAKS FOR TENNESSEE BOYS AT CAMP STEWART, NEWPORT NEWS— COMFORT BAGS FROM S. S. CLASSES AND CLUBS AND NASHVILLE GLOBES BRING CHEER. A letter to Rev. Henry A. Boyd of this city from Captain C. O. Hadley, who is commanding Camp G. Nashville's famous militia company now stationed at Newport News, Va., has just been received. Captain Hadley extends congratulations first to The Nashville Globe for sending fifty copies o the paper each week so that every member of the company has been well posted on the news happenings from their home city. He says, "We are now statione dat Camp Stewart, Newport News, Va. We were in Memphis, Tenn., about ten weeks guarding bridges and from there we went to Camp Sevier, G. Va. We were the only colored company in that camp where there were 27,000 soldiers stationed." It was understood that this company received cordial attention from hundreds of visitors, and especially from the officers of the Tennessee National Guard. Among the distinguished men who visited Company G. were Col. Rogan, formerly Adj. Gen. o the state, Maj. Warren of Memphis was also a caller as was Lieut Rye, the son of Governor Thos. C. Rye of this state. Company G. seems to have left South Carolina about the 6th of December Since then they have been located in Virginia. There is also an Ohio bat lait located at Camp Stewart, com- portal to Major It. It is true there will be other colored troops located at Camp Sewart, and the CompanyGa is to soon lose its identity by being merged with another regiment. Every member o the company was jubilant over the reception of the comfort bags that were given by the Nashville people. It is understood that the Galeda Class of Mt. Olive Baptist church gave twenty-five of these bags. The Galeda Class of the Pleasant Green Baptist church gave twenty-five, the Galeda Class of the Mt. Nebo and the 15th Avenue Baptist Churches gave ten and fifteen each respectively, and that a number of the clubs of the city of Nashville also contributed. DR. LIGHTFOOT A. WEST. Chief Surgeon of Collins Chapel Hospital at Memphis, Tennessee. Among the Nashville men known in other cities making enviable records will be found Dr. A. Lightfoot West, a product of the city schools and a leader and a graduate of the Meharry Medical College. Dr. West is the son of Mrs. Alice West and a grandson of Mrs. Nellie Seay, who are perhaps among the known of Nashville's citizens. Dr. West was as he graduated, went to the state of Arkansas, where he remained for some years doing general practice, taking advantage of the experience offered by rural district community. Loughing is, as it is often called for the young physician, until he was called to the metropolis of Tennessee. As soon as he reached his ability, his ability was at once recognized and he was associated with all the eminent physicians and surgeons of the city. After which he took some special work under the Mayo Brothers up in Minneapolis. His ability was at first recognized when he was appointed as a surgeon in the Catholic Hospital. Here he remained for quite a while. Then it was that the surgeon has in great need of an efficient surgeon and Dr. West was unanimously chosen for this important position. Perhaps some of the most difficult operations performed in Memphis have been performed by him. As many as eight have been successfully performed under his skill with the knife in one day. He has practice to come to him from Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky and Tennessee. He is now recognized as the leading young surgeon of the West. I am grateful to you for having brought me a wife since last Christ mas. I have but one other request to make of you— D. WESLEY CRUTCHER. Dear Santa Claus: Mr. Irving C. Brown Dead The death of Mr. Irving C. Brown Wednesday morning was a surprise to most of his friends and acquaintances of the city. It is supposed that he died suddenly sometime early Wednesday morning. He was found dead. His recent illness had been generally known, but it was the opinion that his recovery was complete. He had been ill with a severe throat affliction that undoubtedly led to his death ending in his Mr. Brown's hands. The best known personalities in Nashville for the past quarter of a century. Formerly he was connected with Clark Memorial, but in the later years of his life he united with the Protestant Episcopal Church and became one of the most active and consecrated communicants of the Church of the Holy Trinity. For the past ten years he had been superintendent of the Holy Trinity Sunday School and an associate and familiar figure, devotes of the church and dedicated neighborhood of Holy Trinity in South Nashville. "Irving" Brown, as he was generally known among the exclusive white people of Nashville, was generally liked by all who knew him for his uniform courtesy to all people and cheerful disposition. He was usually employed as headwaiter in serving dinner parties in the best white homes of Nashville. He had endearedly himself to many friends, whom he thanked in his best friends because of his politeness, faithfulness and efficiency in service. In former years he took part in nearly all musical efforts given by the colored people for religious and public purposes. He had a good voice, read music well and rendered it in a convincing manner. Mr. brown will always be remembered by friends and acquaintances for the uneducated manner in which he gave himself and energies to the welfare of others. He was intensely sympathetic in charms and presence in which he was known ever had sorrow or disappointment without his sympathetic words and presence just as early as he could get there. This disposition was one of the marked characteristics of his individuality. He was unmarried and resides in a sister, brother and relatives residing in Nashville, Chicago and other distant cities. Mr. Brown leaves a host of friends made during his long residence in Nashville to mourn his death. It is expected that the funeral services when held will be largely at tended by another pioneer Nashville The Rev. E. M. M. Wright, Rector of Holy Trinity, will deliver the funeral address and conduct the services after the form of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Brown has always been known as one of the most ardent supporters of the work of the clergyman of Holy Trinity. He stood loyalty by the Rev. Mr. Coombs during the nine years of his connection with Holy Trinity at his death. Mr. one of the most faithful friends of Father Coombs and his family. He has manifested the same spirit of co-operation, good-will and love toward the Rev. Mr. Wright, who feels that the Church has lost a faithful communicant and consecrated worker in the death of Mr. Brown. The Rev. Mr. Wright has appointed the following Committee of Communicants to serve in connection with the funeral decorations at the Church and other matters: Mr. W. C. foster, M. J. Brown, Miss M. J. Wilkens, Miss M. J. Perkins, Miss M. W. Fletcher, Mrs Florence Kemp, Miss M. Maria Coombs Mrs. A. G. Coombs and Mr. Edgar Gooch. PROF. FORT HOME ON A SAD MISSION. In response to a hurried telegram telling of the illness of his father, Prof. W. H. Fort, A. M. of, of Okmughela, Okla., arrived in Nashville last Sunday night. But even before he reached the city the Angel of Death had taken his aged father to the great beyond. When he arrived at the station he was met by friends who comforted him and he was borne up spendially. He was taken to the school by the way of St. Louis, but had connection made his arrival twelve hours late. Prof. Fort for some time was Grand Master of the Old Fellows of this state and has been known as one of the leaders in the educational world of Tennessee. While still occupied with a responsible position in the state, he was called to Oklahoma and has served the west as he served his own state as a leader in the educational world. He was remembered as a church worker he was ordained in this city and it was thought for some time that he would go into the ministry, as he preached a number of sermons that were regarded as spiritual and classical. Prof. Fort will remain in the city looking after the affairs of the family until the holidays. He is accompanied by his son who, although only six years old, has astonished the people of Nashville with his unusual ability as a reader and writer. Scores of his family have come attached to this young Fort of the third generation. Prof. Fort married Miss Jamie Benson, who was a teacher in the city schools, which position she held for a number of years. She was associated actively also with social leaders of the city. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 5 years old. I try to be a good little girl. I go to my mamma's school and can read and write, too. Please bring me a doll and swing, a cook stove and some furs, also a new dress and plenty of nuts, candy and oranges. Bring mamma, pana, my two sisters and grandma and relatives some thing nice. Your little friend, EDITH CRAWFORD, 1501 14th aven. N. URBAN LEAGUE ISSUES AN INTERESTING ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY OF WORK FOR NEGROES IN TWENTY-SIX CITIES—ITS HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR THE YEAR THE COST OF CONDUCTING THE LEAGUE'S WORK THROUGH AMOUNTED TO $30,884.42—TOTAL AMOUNT HANDLED BY THE LEAGUE WAS $61,000.00 The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, with Headquarters in New York City, is issuing its report on work during the past fiscal year, which summarizes work for better health, larger industrial opportunities, better housing conditions, wholesome recreation and amusement, and prevention of delinquency among, colored people in many cities throughout the country. New organizations have been formed within the last year at Chicago, Memphis, Chattanooga, Brooklyn, White Plains, N. Y., Englewood, N. J., Newark, N. J., Jersey City, N. J., and Washington, D. C.; plans for re-organization of work have been developed for Louisville, Ky. The work has increased during the past year largely because of the unprecedented migration of Negroes to the North. "Fellows" trained by the League have been placed in ten different cities its environs, including East St. Louis. The Executive Secretary attends the hearings for four days of the Congressional Investigating Committee in East St. Louis, with a view influencing the Committee in its questioning of employers of labor, as the welfare features maintained their plants for their colored workers; also with a view of getting so expression as to the desirability the establishment of a branch of the League in East St. Louis to aid in storing the social order. The formed St. Louis group of League has been reorganized to train in representatives from East Louis and delegates from the various welfare movements in the large city. A budget for work has been adopted, and a portion of it has been pledged. It is hoped that within very few days a strong, effective movement will be on the way. All of the officers of the League of course, are working toward the aim, "Not Alms but Opportunity," a In Chicago a survey has been made of houses occupied by Negro migrants with a view to determining whether the conditions of the people have been improved by their moving North; and to expose the need for better housing conditions. In Detroit, houses used for immoral purposes have been taken over by the police department with the understanding that the Urban League will assume the leases which in turn have been taken over by employers of Negro labor and used for housing responsible Negro workmen and their families. In the matter of the inevitable increase in delinquency, all of the cities mentioned have dealt not only with the criminal adult or the erring youth himself, but have also taken the proper precautionary measures toward the establishment of recreational and amusement features for the young people. Detroit and New York have, through the Police Department, had the services of special officers working from the League's office to mingle with the new-comers on the streets, in pool rooms, and clubs and other public places, to warn them against infractions of the law, to urge them to accept work and to give friendly advice to young people who are unconsciously drifting into temptation. White Plains has started-community singing. New York has organized some six or eight boys' clubs. Big Brother and Big Sister work has been developed either under the present Big Brother system in New York, or under a somewhat similar plan, in Detroit, Louisville, Savannah, Nashville, Brooklyn, Newark. Special work in developing the industrial side of the Negro has been undertaken in practically every city where the League has organizations. Special mention should be made of the work in the tobacco fields at Hartford, Conn., where 1,200 colored persons have been employed within the last year—$36 of whom were students sent through the League's New York office, Philadelphia, through the Armstrong Association, has found positions valued at $146,142.95 and furnished contracts for Negro contractors valued at $150,239.25. The Bush Terminal in Brooklyn has, at the League's instance, employed a Labor Advisor and Welfare Worker for its colored employees; and the Newport News Building Company has undertaken a similar experiment for the Negro employees in their plant. Both of the men employed gathered their experience for this work in the New York office of the League, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are planning similar experiments. Detroit has furnished work for $8,272 persons, which has a money value of $6,313,932. (I might add that this is worked out on the basis of each worker working for a year and receiving the wage throughout the year as agreed upon when the person is employed.) The total number of workers placed in all centers is 13,293. In New York a campaign has been conducted to interest the people in the increase in heart disease and to instruct them in methods by which the disease can be greatly lessened or controlled. A heart disease clinic has been opened in Harlem; the Convalescent Home has been conducted; and the Board of Health, Children's Aid Society, and other organizations have co-operated in Columbus Hill to the extent that now a Milk Station is located in the heart of the district. A prenatal nurse is stationed in this section, and a day nursery is about to be opened. In Detroit and Newark the Boards of Health have condemned unsanitary houses, and in Atanta the clinics established during Health Week have been made permanent. It might be interesting to mention here that in the Atlanta campaign more than 40,000 people were touched directly. We have published in our Annual Report a goodly portion of the Atlanta report of its Health Week to serve as suggestion for other cities during the present year. Mention should also be made of St. Louis, with special application to IS AN NG ANNUAL REPORT DEES IN TWENTY-SIX CITIES— YORK CITY FOR THE YEAR THE LEAGUE'S WORK THROUGH TAL AMOUNT HANDLED BY its environs, including East St. Louis. The Executive Secretary attended the hearings for four days of the Congressional Investigating Committee in East St. Louis, with a view to influencing the Committee in its questioning of employers of labor, as to the welfare features maintained in their plants for their colored workers; also with a view of getting some expression as to the desirability of the establishment of a branch of the League in East St. Louis to aid in resisting the social order. The formed St. Louis group of the League has been reorganized to take in representatives from East St. Louis and delegates from the various welfare movements in the larger city. A budget for work has been adopted, and a portion of it has been pledged. It is hoped that within a very few days a strong, effective movement will be on the way. All of the officers of the League, of course, are working toward the aim, "Not Alms but Opportunity," and as fast as possible, to get the already organized Charities to assume the responsibilities of giving relief to those in need. The cost of conducting the League's work through its headquarters in New York City, has amounted during the last year, to $30,884.42, which includes the special features, such as the Convalescent Home, and the Boys' camp; also funds handled in the industrial field for special features. The League has handled through its headquarters, $35,562.80 (which amount includes balances of $3,136.00 on hand Oct. 1, 1916). The total amount handled through its affiliated groups of the League has amounted to $61,000.00. An annual report of the League may be secured by writing to Eugene Kinclek Jones, Executive Secretary, No. 2303 7th Avenue, New York City. Mr. Jones will also furnish information on means by which organizations in other cities may affiliate with the League. The Southern headquarters of the League are at Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., where Dr. George E. Haynes, Educational Secretary, conducts a training school for colored social workers in co-operation with local welfare movements. A SPECIAL LETTER Para Santa Clara I am not so very old, but I look so. You have always been, very nice to me. But Santa do please bring me some fruits and candy, a toy auto and a little boy doll. Thanking you in advance, I remain Yours as ever, A. G. PRICE SOLDIERS' COMFORT Washington, D. C., Dec. 17.—The National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee which has headquarters in this city, at 1105 You Street, and of which Professor Kelly Miller is President, and J. C. Napier and Ralph W. Tyler, secretary and secretary respectively, has issued the following statement relative to its intention of providing relief for the families of the Colored Soldiers executed at Pt. Sam Houston last week. "No calamity in many years has so depressed the Colored people of this country as the execution of the thirteen Colored soldiers of the 24th U. S. Infantry at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, last week, and the sentencing of forty-one others to life imprisonment. It was a tragedy that could not but help cut deep into our hearts. "While at this time, we are not questioning the right of the government to inflict so severe and summary punishment upon men who before had rendered valiant service to the country while wearing the uniform of an American soldier, and while we do not purpose to waver in our loyalty to the only country we know, we feel, that it is the innocent who must suffer most; that the families of these executed and imprisoned soldiers will soon be suffering for the necessities of life. Unfortunately, and tragically unfortunate, the government that took from these families a support has no provision for caring for the families left dependent, so it is up to the race to offer these bereaved families support. The National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee has decided that out of the two million ($2,000,000) dollars raised for the relief of dependents of Colored Soldiers, it will provide for the families of the men executed and imprisoned, under sentence at Fort San Houston last week, and we call up nite colored people of the country to respond quickly to our appeal for contributions, giving what they can, if but the widow's mite. Those thirteen Colored Soldiers met death stolically, as stolically as John Brown at Harper's Ferry; those forty-one sentenced to imprisonment for life, met their fate unfinchingly. Now let us cheerfully, loyalty and quickly respond to the appeals for funds to aid their-bereaved and needy families. We owe this as a duty to the man who drank to the drags from the cup of bitterness. Let every Colored man, woman and child now show race loyalty by responding quickly." FOOD CONSERVATION WORK Washington, D. C.—The American people are depending upon the United States Food Administration to see that our soldiers. Allies and ourselves have plenty of food at as reasonable a price as the war conditions will allow. This is one thing to remember that we are living in war times; hence we must govern ourselves accordingly. The number of Food Administration window cards in the windows of loyal homes is one of the best signs that they pass may see that the people of those houses have pledged themselves to do what their Government takes them to do in the saving of wheat, fats and sugar, by using less of these foods and substituting other foods in their stead. So don't be a snacker. Let the people know that you are with them in doing your, "bit." If you have a card in your window, get one from the Federal Food Administrator of your State. If you want to have that "great, grand and glorious feeling," do all the things your Government asks you to do. The Food Administration does not want you to go hungry. The Food Administration wants you to have plenty to eat, but you are asked not to eat all you want of those foods which we must ship to our soldiers and the Allies. Eat a little less wheat, meat, fats and sugar, and all the other foods. Patriotic people cheerfully making personal sacrifices in their eating. This is not the time for the "big eats." The United States Food Administration has had a commission merchant punished because he allowed several car loads of potatoes to deteriorate. It was found that this commission merchant would have allowed the potatoes to spoil rather than place them on the market for sale. It was a surprise to him when he received a summons to appear before the D. C. Food Administrator to have his licecase to do business, taken from him at once. The Food Administration does not intend that any persons, such as commission merchants or wholesale dealers, who handle large quantities of food, shall allow food stuffs to spoil, or to become unlawful for use as foods. It is also unlawful for food dealers to store longer than a reasonable time, after which this food must be placed on the market so that the people can buy it. Thus the dealers cannot put food stuffs in large warehouses or in cold storage, and keep them for a long time and sell them when the price is high. Through the prevention of the hoarding of food long time it will be possible for the people to secure food at a lower price than would otherwise be possible during war time. A coal dealer in Washington was reported to have in storage three hundred or more tons of coal. This coal should have been sold to the people. He may be allowed to sell coal when the war is over, but at the present time, and as long as the war lasts, he will not be allowed to buy or sell coal as a dealer. This is his punishment by the Fuel Administration. A few such examples here and there will convince those who are dealing in food and fuel and are trying to profit by war conditions, that the Government is in earnest. You see that we must be patient and have confidence in our Government. It takes time to do things and there are many things being done for your benefit by your government which you can know. Read your papers and you will soon learn some of these appreciate what our Government is trying to do for us all. 0 The thought "FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR," is giving our enemies much concern. There are rumors and rumors being circulated among women, that our Government intends to take a part of all of their canned fruits and vegetables for the use of our soldiers. These rumors are untrue and start from enemy agents who try to make the American people dissatisfied with their own Government, those persons, here among us, who try to influence people against their Government by fault finding and spreading the tales told them by our enemies are just as dangerous to our country as the Germans are. The following statement has been issued on this subject by Herbert Hoover, United States Food Administrator: "We have reports from various parts of the country of crooks, thieves and confidence operators who are going from house to house pursuing to be authorized by the Food Administration and other Departments of the Government to collect or commandeer foodstuffs for the Government or the Army. I wish to say emphatically that no department of the Government has or will ever make such demands on householders, and that all such people are petty frauds and should be held for the police. The Government agencies are investigating various cases and information is sought of all such persons by this Department." Bishop J. M. Connor, D. D., of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who is now holding conference in Arkansas and Oklahoma, has been strong in advising his people to take an active part in doing anything within their power to help win this war and establish democracy for the civilized world. The preachers are not only advised to encourage the young men to enlist, but the preachers are asked to speak at least one sermon each month on the conservation of food. "Food must win the war," declared the Bishop in an address before two thousand people, "and at least must play an important part, and long since the Government has decided that the Negro will have to assist in this great campaign. I am looking after the distribution of cards myself in this state. See to it that there is a card in every home and that it is duly signed and then teach them what it means." Every member of the conference has signed a food conservation card, and that is duly signed and preached on Thanksgiving. Day throughout Bishop Connor's district by the ministers on "Food Conservation." 0 The meatless Tuesdays and the wheatless Wednesdays are becoming popular throughout the United States. All Americans who thoroughly understand these two days are willing to observe them and the race must not be a whit behind. It is meant that on each Tuesday in the month we are to make up our meals without meat. Of course you may eat fish, and chicken, but the meats which are to go to feed the soldiers can be cut out. On Wednesday we are to do without eating wheat bread. Corn or rye can be used in its stead. Every one who observes these days will be helping his country to win the war. BIRTH OF LYNCKERS. The greatest agitator kind friends, To lynchers, on this earth. Comes through our daily papers, That's where they get their birth. 2 When you read a daily paper, You'll find Nigger, in its worst term. And if caught the burly black brute Will be quietly, by a mob burned. 3 There never was a mob on earth, Although in its quietest way, Would take a man and lynch him, Then not have a debt to pay. 4 Our Saviour, in some unknown way, Will work this theory out, We shall put all our trust in Him, Justice will reign, I have no doubt. 4 A mob leader is a brave hero, In some of the southern states, We need such people in the Army, To cause the Kaiser's fate. 6 Then should a Negro protect his own, A desperator he is termed. And by the niggers of the white race, Such men are quietly burned. If the laws would give protection, To whom protection is due, And sift rape cases to the bottom, Then lynching would be quite through. 8 Just a few years back, not long ago, This happened in a southern state, A white man blacked his face, And committed a notorious rape. 9 For this crime, a Negro perished, Yes the victim was hanged to a pole, But I am glad there's a time coming. When the lynchers must answer God's roll. 10 In writing these few verses, I tried to make words rhyme, In dealing justice out to one, We sometimes find two of a kind. 11 My country 'tis of thee, O Justice, will you ever be, Where the Negro can plainly see, America is the land of the brave and free. —PERRY H. BOND. Mr. JANUARY GETS LLTTER FROM CAMP MEADE. Office of Commanding Officers of Co L. 368th Infantry Camp Meade Maryland. December 2nd, 1917. Mr. B. H. January. Dear Sir:— I guess you think that we have for- gotten you every thing is sweet at Old Camp Meade. The boys are all in fine health, and good spirits, and often talk about you all, we are have- ing very cool weather up here, but very dry and pleasant. Below will be found a list of appointments on SERGTS. Oley B. Watkins, 1st Sergt., Morgan B. Wells, Oliver L. Williams, George W. Brown, Wilfred F. Bright, Joseph E. Anderson, Stonewall J. Hopkins, Abe Moore, John H. Franklin, Meredith G. Ferguson, Bon Rogers, Walter Jackson, Robert L. Hendren, Isaiah Ingham, Chester Westfield. CORPORALS George W. Brown, Noah M. McKay, Henry A. Glenn, W. Nathaniel Gilbert, William Chavers, Timothy Fuller, William H. Perkins, William Parmer, Sampion Bell Grant Carney, William Anderson, Jim Anderson, L. D. Anderson, Claber Beard, Claude Berry, Cleveland Bolden, Will Bomer, Malone Dannell, Booker Donelson, George Puma, Thomas Hamlett, Horace Mosey, Abb Montague, Jeff Whittaker, Richard H. Peway, William H. Howland, James R. Hill, David Hines, R. A. Ingram, Herman Johnson, Sam H. Jones, Ollie King, Thurman King, These are the members of Camp Meade. You will note in this list most are from Nashville, all are Tennessee, except one, he is from Lebanon, Pa. Tell Webster, Frazier, Morford, Price, Malone and White, I have just enough room in my Barrack for them left, hurry in the water is fine, for we are going to hang the Kalser on the same apple tree, before we show up home. Hoping to hear from you all soon. I remain your friend, Oley B. Watkins, 1st Sergent, Co. Lakewood COLOR LINE FADES AT EXPERT'S HANDS. Kansas City Firm Seeks Services of Expert Machinist—No White man Found who Could Deliver The Goods. A manufacturing concern in Kansas City, Kans., needing the services of an expert machinist to do some scientific work, after searching the country over, found no one able to do the work except a colored man. The Standard, a colored newspaper, tells the story in the following manner: "Thomas Railway Track Appliance Company had installed oil-burners in their furnace, but had not been able to get a fire hot enough to melt the iron. Experts had installed the new system, and had tied up the work at a great expense, because they could not get results. These were all white men of many years experience at furnace work. The company installing the oil-how to make the fire hot enough to burners had given instruction as to melt the iron to no avail. Days passed; expense went on, but nothing are accomplished. when the Appliance Company finally heard of Quinn, who was reached over long distance telephone and engaged at no small figures to come to Kansas City and make the new burners work. Mr. Quinn came, and all he was a Negro, and put absolutely in charge; architects' plans and experts' work were all ignored and shattered. Parts were ordered torn out and rebuilt. It was quite evident that a master mind was on the scene, and all so-called experts either took orders and executed them in the reconstruction of the plant or stood aside, looked amazed and spoke their surprise. They forgot the super-natural chasm true to our American democracy, and took their hats off to the man who knows. NASHVILLE GLOBE. FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. There is no color line at the top. The reconstruction temporarily completed yesterday, today Mr. Quinn lighted the burners at 8 o'clock, and in 21₂ hours metal in the furnace was too hot to pour into the molds. This is against 6, 8 and 10 hours when coal was used, to say nothing of the loss of hot metal and other drawbacks that increase expense. The Thomas Railway Track Appliance Company, First and Washington, has this to say: 'Mr. L. P. Quinn, of Fairfield, Iowa, an expert on oil burning for furnaces, and annealing ovens, was engaged by the Thomas Railway Track Appliance Company of Kansas City, Kansas, to remodel their furnace to burn oil instead of coal. Mr. Quinn has been with the Fairfield Malleable Iron Company for the past eleven years in capacity of foreman of their melting furnaces. Has served in the same capacity for the National Malleable Casting Company of Indianapolis,印地安纳 Central Malleable Casting, Inc. Decatur, III. Ellington, N.J. Decatur, III. International Harvester Company of the McCormick Division, Chicago. His success in his line of endeavor can readily be seen by visiting the Thomas Railway Track Appliance Co. Kansas City, Kans., whose furnace is completely equipped with this modern method of melting iron, which is one of the first to have great success of melting malleable iron with crude oil. Mr. Quinn has practically followed the methods of melting all his time since leaving school, and is in all-around foundry man." Portland Advocate. MR. G. P. BAKER. Superintendent Mt. Olive Baptist Sunday School. The above is Mr. G. Phincas Baker the wide-awake forenom in the National Baptist Second Class Mailing Department. Mr. Baker is also super- intendent of the Mt. Olive Baptist Sunday School, said to be the largest in the city. He has a most interesting family each one being talented. The Baker family concerts are eager looked for by the adherents of Mt. Olive Church and the general public as well. A VOTE OF THANKS. It seems as just yesterday when our great Progressive Baptist Convention met in Helena, Ark. Buried hurried in our work toward the last, I don't think we took time to extend our thanks to the good people of Helena as we should have done. But I assure than it was simply an over look of the head and not of the heart. For there was not a single man or woman in the Convention who did not feel the fervor of welcome given us by the good people of the First Baptist Church and city of Helena. The im pression made upon each one of us will be as lasting as time itself The President of the Convention made his home with Mrs. A. H. Miller. It was there we had the most heart-felt sympathetic welcome that it has ever been on rp pleasure to have had given us upon such an occasion. There were many things in my stay in this beautiful home that caused me to remember her dear husband who hat still hangs where he hung it when he took his bed for his relief in the other world. One cannot enter a living room without a look up to that he sees his hat worn by him before his demise. He in truth was a friend of the writer. I think this has been my first time in his home since he has gone but I nevertheless felt his hand of welcome as of yore. The family has a set of well-bred children who know how to make any one feel at home. Miss Katie Miller a very amable young woman, a musician of no mean ability a great and grand entertainer of pleasing disposition had just returned a few months ago from Wilberforce where she graduated in Music. I am a great fan of the music he heard from in the musical world Lucia Miller, the eldest son of Mrs. Miller is now holding a government position in Boston,Mass. He is doin well. Pastor Long of the church wherein we met is one of the most congenial young ministers in our Southland. He is very active and has built up a very strong church. I have wondered why anyone has not admired such a character as Rev. G. A. Long. He is alert and quick of apprehension and very kind and courteous. He has a wife equal to her task to stand by the side of him. One cannot visit this young pastor and wife without feeling the presence of congeniality. The only thing in my mind that could have been better is jealousy. But God is using him and he is doing a great work in this most eastern city of Arkansas, on the banks of the "Father of Waters." The First Baptist Church of Helena has made wonderful improvement. They have now a Sunday school department that meets in a separate room from the Church; and then they have a basement in which they have a dining room, kitchen pantry, and other necessities for church entertainment. Here the people can gather in their social church life and learn to work and serve. I regard the improvement in this church as being of great importance to the masses of our people in that city. This young man is a hero of the hour in this church work and one must know that there is now a different atmosphere in Helena as to what it was a few years ago when liquor with its fire and power possessed the majority of the men. But now under prohibition, that kind of atmosphere has disappeared, every thing seems serene and peaceful and the masses seem to be living in a new day. Rev. J. P. Robinson, D. D. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE. M. Olive Baptist Church, of this city has just closed the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the pastorate of the Rev. Chas. Henry Clark. The celebration began on the night of Tuesday, December 11, and closed on Tuesday, December 18. On the oneing night the seven deacons of the church conducted the prayer service, and on Wednesday which week the pastorate of the Mt. T. Stoner, pastor of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church preached a powerful missionary sermon. On Thursday, Rev. G. B. Taylor, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, and one of Mt. Guyce's own sons, filled the pulpit. On Friday night the Sunday School and Educational Department was conducted by Messrs. G. P., Baker D. R. Washington and Rev. H. A. Boyd. Sunday morning a male Sunday school student was made at the 11 o'clock hour, Rev Henry Allen Boyd, that erudite bundle of energy, in a most masterly manner preached an instructive and interesting sermon. The crowning event of the celebration took place in the afternoon of Sunday at 3 o'clock, when the scholarly, gifted, eloquent logical silver-tongued orator in the person of the Rev. W. S. Ellington, pastor of the First Baptist Church, on the East Side, preached to a crowded house. He, as is his custom, wafed his hearers to the realms of the blest and happier mood for having been present. B. Y. P. U. services were conducted at 7 o'clock by the president, Mr. J. C. Maddox. On Monday night the celebration was of the social side and was carried out in the form of an elaborate banquet, at which many of the city's most prominent men and women of all denominations were present and spoke in the highest terms of Mt. Olive, its devoted pastor and its membership. The celebration closed on the evening of Tuesday, December 18th, with a lecture on "The Negro in Ancient History" by the celebrated Rev. G. W. Woodbey, who is in the city from California. REMINISCENCE Mt. Olive Baptist Church, located at the corner of Cedar street and Ninth Avenue, North, is one of the most imposing pieces of architecture in the city of Nashville. The building is too stories. The first floor contains the main Sunday school room, which is seated with opera chairs, having a seating capacity of about eight hundred. It also has a primary room for the boys and the girls, a reception room, kitchen and dressing rooms for ladies and gents with all of the modern improvements and sanitary fixtures. The main auditorium is a marvel of beauty and comprises the larger portion of the second floor. The pastor's study leads directly into the auditorium. The seating capacity of therium is between fifteen and hundred and two thousand. The church is one of the many Nashville, that can boast of large pipe organ operated by an electric motor. The choir, under the efficient leadership of Prof. L. S. Gray, chorister and Mr. R. L. King, president, furnishes excellent music at all times. Twenty-five years ago the Rev. Charles Henry Clark was called to the pastorate of this magnificent church, whose membership reaches into the thousands. It was under the pastorate of Dr. Clark that the church edifice was completed and the many modern and excellent improvements were installed. Being a progressive himself he is in hearty accord with all movements that tend to the unbuilding and uplift of the church and people spiritually, educationally and financially. The pastor is a fearless, eloquent and fluent speaker, who preaches the word of the Lord and senses the truth home to the hearts of his hearers with a force that is convincing and telling in its effect. Rev. Dr. Clark is well known without the country and commands the respect of the white as well as the colored citizens in his home town. For twenty-five years this church and its faithful pastor have stood on the threshold warning and admonishing all who have come within their confines to flee the wrath to come by entering in and being saved, and they will continue to tell all that "it is only a step to Jesus, then why not take it now." The pulpit of this church has been graced with some of the most noted men and women of both races. Some of the most celebrated singers, readers and some of the most eloquent orators in America have spoken from its pulpit. The membership of this church is made up of people from the humblest walks of life to some in the highest gift of the people. Rev. Clark is the second pastor of this great people, Rev. R. T. Hoffman being their first pastor and founder, and Rev. A. O. Kenney, who at that time was professor of the Indian Department of Roger University was the supply pastor before the coming of the Rev. C. H. Clark. The wide-a-wake Sunday school of this church, under its efficient superintendent, officers and teachers, is a bee-hive of energy and inspiration to all who attend any of its services. It has had some of the race's most noted and distinguished men as superintendent during its existence. Some of the ex-superintendents are: Prof. G. S. Lytle, who is an alumnus of Fisk University, Mr. A. G. Haddox, who is yet one of the active teachers, Dr. F. A. Dawson, a prominent physician, Hon. Wm. Henry Harrison, whom we all know and revere for his own self and his fearless fight against the jim crow before the United States Supreme Court and the late Rev. T. J. Lewis, who was tireless in his work for the upbuilding of the school, Dr. J. E. Hurt, a prominent Practicer of St. Louis, Mo. now in U. S. Army Reserve was also one of its superintendents. The present incumbent, Mr. P. Baker, a graduate of Pearl High School, is one of Nashville's most energetic and progressive young men, who boasts of a beautiful family of a wife, three daughters and one son. Mt. Olive stands in Nashville as a beacon light to those who want to go heavenward and with open arms and beckoning hands invites those who are on the downward road to come into its folds and heed the cry before it is everlastingly too late. This church fosters a home for its aged members where they are taken and cared for without money and THE AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. THE HIGH SCHOOL The Home of Industries, which offers unsurpassed courses in: THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN UNION Season's G With the Season's Greetings. W.J. HALE, President. A. & I. State Normal, NASHVILLE ILLE, Room 6 NAPIER Office: M. 1477 W. H. Real Estate Fine Homes and Fa ODEN has t knows is will many You will not go wrong when y Money loaned at Low See ODEN velopment of such songs as "Steal Away to Jesus" and "Great Camp Meeting" were given and received with greatest interest. The power of the music for reaching and influencing the human heart was impressively illustrated. In conclusion the speaker said the effective singing of this music requires a certain spiritual condition resulting from a proper attitude toward Christianity, for this song is the song of love and it is the proud boast of the children of those former slaves, in whose hearts this music was born, that no bitterness nor resentment, nor revenge finds expression in this song. Our fathers never learned to hate. It was love that impelled their life." The audience gave great applause at the close of the lecture, many expressing delight at the new light in which the music was portrayed. --- --- without price. The auxiliaries of the church are in an excellent working order under the leadership of some of the most energetic and loyal women The National Baptist Convention, the Sunday School Congress, the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias and other national and local organizations are among those that have gathered within its sheltering care. From this day forward the pastor with the loyal membership intends to go forward and to build the more stately mansions on my soul, for they have built more wisely than they knew and generations to come shall rise up and call them blessed. PROF. WORK AT PEABODY, Lectures on the Politics of the Ameri- c Prof. J. W. Work recently lectured to the students and faculty of Peabody College for teachers upon the subject "Folk Song of the American Negro." He treatet the music from the standpoint of history, psychology and art. He began by treating the Ethiopian as a subject of literature in the dawn of civilization on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Those days he was a child of light and that light has been expressed in his song "Song itself" in the ages. He also maintained successfully that this music has been evolved into the only real American music and that if we are ever to have t national music it must be based upon the melodies of the South, born in the hearts of the Negro slaves. Eminent musical authorities were adduced in support of this proposition. He made the point that every one of these songs is based upon the Holy Scriptures, therefore sacred and so important to claim of Negro folk music is made, which is not sacred, or based upon the Bible, is not genuine. The music was interpreted from the viewpoint of the Negro as well as from the standpoint of the world, showing the possibility of dual meaning of many songs. The speaker then proceeded to name and explain some characteristics of the music, such as scale, rhythm, flat 7 and paradox. "The Negro's music," he said, "is cast in two general molds, the height of joy and the depths of sorrow. He either sings 'Rise, Shine,' "Great Camp Meeting," "Nobody Knows the Trouble I See," there is hardly any middle ground. The history and de English, Carpentry, Mathematics, Plumbing, Science, Blacksmithing History, Millinery, Education, Painting, Agriculture, Domestic Art, Rural Supervision, Domestic Science, Dairying, Home Economics. n's Greetings. THE MUSEUM NAPIER COURT No. 1477 Residence: Phone M. 1643 H. ODEN Real Estate Broker names and Farms on Easy Terms EN has the experience. knows the Real Estate Business and is willing to give you the benefit of his many years' experience. it go wrong when you see ODEN--That's All. they loaned at Low Rates on Real Estate. ODEN He Knows. Room 6 NAPIER COURT Office: M. 1477 Residence: Phone M. 1643 W.H.ODEN --- TENN. Business is Business. Intimate Friend—"Well, Bill, I heard you are preaching. Do you take notes?" Preacher.—"I used to take notes, but now I demand the cash." * * * Tickled to Death. Stranger.—"Little boy, what would your mother say if she heard you use those words? Small boy.—"She'd be tickled to death if she could hear it. She's stone deaf." * * * Inquisitive Man.—"When the conductor found out you didn't have your fare, did he make you get off and walk? "Only get off. He didn't seem to care whether I walked or sat down." BITS of POETRY ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` THE HOLY NIGHT. A lone star peeps forth from an azure sky,— The night was cold and drear and dark; It's silvery gleams gladdened the shepherd's eye, And heavenward gazing, he listens. Hark! A chorus of angels in joyous flight, Descended from God's throne above; They shout hosannas in the still, still night, And bring unto all men God's message of love. "Glory to God!" the Seraph chorus cries, And wise men listen to that heavenly refrain; "Glory to God!" fills the moonless skies, And a heav'nly light illumines all the plain. The wise men look and behold, the star Moves in its effulgence towards Bethlehem's street— "Glory to God!" how sweet the sounds from afar, In melodious angelic strain their listning ears greet. "Glory to God!" how wond'rously the angels sing! And guided by the star the wise men seek where he lay; "For Peace and Goodwill unto all men we bring!" And the wise men listen'd on the threshhold of day. Dry O weeping world, thy tears! Let them cease to flow; Cease thy lamentations, drown thy fears, And suffer anguished hearts no more. For out of all the darkness now appears A glimmering light from above. Dry O weeping world thy tears, And rejoice in the bounty of thy Creator's love. Dry O weeping world, thy tears, And cease thy mournful songs; And list the joyful tidings God's holy herald bears, Of a Redeemer who shall save us from our wrongs. Dry O weeping world thy tears, And repent the countenance sad; Dry O weeping world thy tears; Let every heart and tongue be glad. Dry O weeping world thy tears, And let the sufferings of thy heart decrease; For Christ, our salvation unto us now appears, And brings us love and life and peace. THE SOLDIER'S NIGHTMARE. When night looks down in lonesome dreariness, And all the world seems sad and drear; Then Grim Despair, with burthensome heaviness, Comes stroding into my tent and seats himself near. When night looks down, and the rayless inkiness Spreads like Death's shroud o'er all the earth; I see all million spectres dancing out in the dark abyss, In ghoulish revel and fantasy and maddened mirth. There stands the breathless wrath of days forgotten now and its features gaint and all dishevelled its flowing hair; It seems to wish to speak, but its tongue is still and holdened And with prayerful eyes it stands motionless there. "Who art thou?" I shout in wretched voice that quakes with And in frenzy I grasp my trusty burnished sword; But untimid, the ghost with prayerful eyes draws nearer, n And affrighted I shriek, "Who art thou—Satan, d'vil or lore "Fair child be calm," the spectral ghost blandly replies, And gently laid its hand upon my fevered brow.— Ah, there was anguish and sorrow writ in those gleaming sp eyes; Even bitter anguish knit the fair phantasmal brow. "From carnal world I come not, nor realm that bliss of love know; But from the torturng abyss of Despair. Where I am doomed to roam mid Tartarean flames that seeth roar; That render lethal dark Hades' dismal air." "For when in the flesh, I sought to do no man good; I knew not love nor courted sacrifice. When patriots hastening besought me, a self-lover stubb stood— There stands the breathless wrath of days forgotten now and past, Its features gaunt and all dishevelled its flowing hair; It seems to wish to speak, but its tongue is still and holdened fast; And with prayerful eyes it stands motionless there. "Who art thou?" I shout in wretched voice that quakes with fear, And in frenzy I grasp my trusty burnished sword; But untimid, the ghost with prayerful eyes draws nearer, near, And affrighted I shriek, "Who art thou—Satan, d'vil or lord?" "Fair child be calm," the spectral ghost blandly replies, And gently laid its hand upon my fevered brow.— Ah, there was anguish and sorrow writ in those gleaming spectral eyes; Even bitter anguish knit the fair phantasmal brow. "From carnal world I come not, nor realm that bliss of love must know; But from the torturng abyss of Despair. Where I am doomed to roam mid Tartarean flames that seethe and 'roar, That render lethal dark Hades' dismal air." "For when in the flesh, I sought to do no man good; .... I knew not love nor courted sacrifice. When patrols hastening besought me, a self-lover stubborn I stood— All gained for self I fell short of Paradise." All gained for self I fell short of Paradise." "With what gladsome heart wouldst I go, my duty to God and to do, If I were carnal—if I were not of flesh bereft; Fain wouldst I live again, Life's great precepts of pursue, Since now I know that Life is not to live and labor alone for "Life was not given to spend our days our own pleasures to a Whilst our fellowman dwells in want and misery; But that life is real that abounds in deeds of love and sacrifice When each one struggles for his brother's liberty." "How great that life that seeks and feeds the hungry soul! That seeks the forlorn one and bids his sorrowing cease "With what gladsome heart wouldst I go, my duty to God and man to do, If I were carnal—if I were not of flesh bereft; Fain wouldst I live again, Life's great precepts of pursue, Since now I know that Life is not to live and labor alone for self. "Life was not given to spend our days our own pleasures to devise, Whilst our fellowman dwells in want and misery; But that life is real that abounds in deeds of love and sacrifice, When each one struggles for his brother's liberty." "How great that life that seeks and feeds the hungry soul! That seeks the forlorn one and bids his sorrowing cease. How rich that life which binds the wounded and makes the shattered whole! That struggles towards God and His Eternal Peace!" "Go thou—" and the spectral form vanished from my intensive gaze, Then I awoke from out my haunting dreams; There all gory the field lay 'neath the sun's first morning rays, And far down the hillside the foeman's campfire brightly gleams. NASHVILLE GLOBE. FRIDAY DECEMBER 21. 1917. UNCLE NED'S STORY. Der rahcoon an' der 'possum gottah fightin' one day. Sez de 'possum to de rahcoon: 'B'll've whit I say; Yo 'sho' don' lid' to dem farmahs oav dah— 'Twant me dat stole dem chickens, fer 'twuz ole bruddah b'ar." An' now, ob co'se Ise anghy, caus' 'twant no use ter li, An' ef yo' don' lik' what I say, jes' let yo' meat-trap fly. N' 'clar' fur goodness gennemen, ah' maul yo' so doggon' hard Dat hit'll scar' de farmah's chickens away up yondah in de ba'nya'd. Why, sur, Ise be'n tekin' yo'r sass fer nigh onto er ye'; But I 'clar' 'fo' all de peepul dat I wan' gwine tek dis hyear. N' ef yo' don' lik' what I say, jes let yo' meat-trap fly, An' ah' smash de durned ole moufe dat don' tole er gr'at big li." An' now, ob cose lse anghy, caus' twant no use ter li. An' ef yo' don' lik' what I say, jes' let yo' meat-trap fly. An' clar' fur goodness genmenn, ah' maul yo' so doggon' hard Dat hit'll scar' de farmah's chickens away up yondah in de ba'nya'd. Why, sur, Ise be'n tekin' yo' sass fer nigh onto er ye'; But I 'clef' 'fo' all de peeplur di I wan' gwine tek dis hyear. N' ef yo' don' lik' what I say, jes let yo' meat-trap fly. An' ah'll smash de durned ole moufe dat don' tole er gr'at big li." [Black man in a suit with a tie] MR. JESSE H. FERGUSON Our young Poet-Author, who, under the unselfish encouragement of Mr. J. B. Boy and Mr. Louis K. Thomas, especially, has developed a rare literary talent. He is also one of the four linotype operators at the great N. B. P. B., and is Assist, to the Editorial Secretary of this Institution. --- Sed de rahcoon to de 'possum ez he kidah got up clos, "Et yi don' lik' mah sp'akin' yo kin jese poke yor'nose; An' la' ef ah don' conwice' yo', twont be no use ter try it den, Fer de way ahll smash yo'nose sur, to tell 'would be er sin. An—yes, i sey yo' stol' dat chicken, an' I only tol' de trufe, Caus' I seed yo' wiff mah eyes er comin' down off de rufe; An' yo' held'm in yo' r mouce—don' yo' dare 'ny dat to me! Fer de daun-wuz fas' 'proachin', an' 'twuz er plenty light ter see. An' I spects 'twould be all de bettah yo'd only shet yo'r moufe, Caus' I ain't got no time for argin long, fer I kno' lse tol' de trufe, An' ef dat don' suit yo', dere's 'ception ter de rule; We kin fight it out right hyear—whut yo' say to dat eh, fool?" An' I spects 'twould be all de bettah ef yo'd only shet yo'r moufe. Caus' I ain't got no time for argin long, fer I kno' Ise tol' de trufe. An' an' dat don' suit yo', dere' 'eception ter de rule; We kin fight it out right hyear—whut yo' say to dat eh, fool?" Den all at wunc' de 'possum jes riz right up an' jumped Right onto de rahcoon—right on his haid, kerblump. Den dar wuz e fearce kermotion—ha'r a-flyin' ebwhar— Furst, ah hurd som' cusswo'd, den ah hurd some'one say "llar." 'Recktly all de dust wuz settled an' de war-clouds rolled erway; An' I 'clar' I almo' fainted, fer dar dat big fat 'possum lay. Der rahcoon don' got er his mutton, dut wuz proven b'yon' er dout'; Caus' dem rahcoons neber argur les' dey kno's whut dey's argurin' 'bout. Yes, I pick'd up dat 'possum; turn'd ter t'ank de rahcoon, too! Sez I, Mistah rahcoon, yo's a genneman, caus' yo' fotched me dis fine stew. Den erway hom' I scurried, kindah felt full ob shame, Caus' ah pick'd up er wound'd 'possum; but sez I, "O well, dad blame!" 'Reckly all de dust wuz settled an' de war-clouds rolled erway; An' I 'clar' I almos' imainted, fer dar dat big fat 'possum lay. Der rahcoon don' got his mutton, dat wuz proven b'yon' er dout'; Caus' dem rahcoons neber argur les' dey kno's whut dey's argurin' 'bout. Yes, I pick'd up dat 'possum; turn'd ter tank de rahcoon, too! Sez I, Mistah rahcoon, yo's a genneman, caus' yo' fetched me dis fine stew. Den erway hom' I scurried, kindah felt full ob shame, Caus' ah pick'd up er wound'd 'possum; but sez I, "O well, dad blame!" *** REMINISCENCE. (Dedicated to the Memory of Miss M. E. Starnes.) Twas a quaint and sequestered village All clothed in Nature's solitude By the hills, and trees that stately On their rugged bosoms stood. Upon the hillside was a churchyard— A remote and time-honored mausoleum, Where the nightingale sang sadly The somnolent souls' requelm. The church stood behind the cedars, In sanctious silence toward the sky upreared; Within whose portals saints on the Sabbath Worshipped the God they feared. White against the sky, and far down the hill slope, Mute, clothed in ivy and standing all alone Was the lowly and thatched-roof cottage Where my sweet Marie was born. Higher up, and away to the northward, And commanding a view of the yellow road, In humble possession my sire Had his hewn-log abode. Picturesque was the village at morning, At dawn ere the sun from his bed arose— The gay chanticleer in clarion shrill, awoke us From our night's repose. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Soon smoke, spiralling from many a rude chimney, Bespoke a warm breakfast feast; And went sailing skyward, Far out into the bright blue East. Then down into the emerald valley, Without music or gladsome song. Went forth sheep herds, kine and fowls. A happy, barnyard throng. Went forth the workmen to the fields of harvest, In promiscuous and jocund throng; Laughing or singing merrily Some familiar and soulful song. And their voices filled the morning air With rhythm and sweet melodies; And set the woods a ring With whispering, tuneful trees. Like the sweet odor of summer flowers, Which is remembered when long their blooms are gone; When fond recollection brings it back To enlighten the heart forlorn: So is the music to the dame of the harvester, As she listens to the echoes dying far away; It takes her back thru the long years To a sweeter and a youthful day. Quietly she turns herself within doors, With yearning heart, 'midst half stifled sighs; And random tears now glisten In her bright and wistful eyes. All glorious was the village at evening, As slowly sank the rutilant sun Down into the Western sky to rest him Of his daily labors done. There was noise in the village at evening— The shouting children returned from school, Leading captive poor weeping Harry, The mischief and teacher's fool. The workmen returned from the fields of harvest In noisesome and jocund throng; Joking or singing merrily The villagers' evening song: "Farewell, O mighty hero! Farewell, O Evening Sun; Farewell, labor's loved bridegroom, I'll meet you at the dawn." Returning from over the clovered meadows, Came the sweet-breathed sheep, a fleecy horde While chantleerde and his harem flock Returned to their boughed abode. Came back the cattle, the swine and horses, All anointed with nature's sweet incense; They stood in patience before the bars Of the old barnyard fence. Then, when our evening's labor was ended, Eye twilight's ghostly shadows fell, Happy and alone my Marie and I Wandered down into the tranquil dell. Then we ascended up, upon the hillside, To watch the skinking sun far away; And the shimmering, limpid Harpeth Gliding placid, on its way. We gazed down upon its pellucid bosom, Which gleamed silver 'neath the vesper breez; In the gloaming; and shadowed By the palanxed, whispering trees. Ah, sweet were those days in the village, When Marie and I were young; When life was sweetened by pure souls, Chaste and ungulled tongue. Oh, I remember how oft she stood waiting By the house lot gate at eventide, Ere the last cloud-rose of the heavens Had bloomed and faded and died. There she stood with her hand upon the pailing; Upon her face a sweet cheery smile— Standing there in God's great open, Mother Nature's obedient child. Behind her the trees were whispering; The grasses grew luxuriant beneath her feet; And above rang the music of the wild choir In cudent harmonies sweet. There was none fairer than my Marle, She of bright eyes and raven hair— Methought so often, how kind the angels Who left those heav'nly glories there! By the quaint old styl I'd meet her, Just at the evening's close. When aglow sinks the golden sun Silent down to repose. There with children's hearts we chatted; Our voices filled all the breeze, And our laughter rang shrill, Reverberant in all the trees. --- Often together we would wander Down by the old village mill, Where all save the waters pouring, Was hushed and still, 2 We sat together on the banks of the Harpeth, And watched the crescent moon arise, And send her silvery beams a-gleaming AN hru the azured skies. We listened to the songs of the night birds— And a pean of the plaintive whipo-will, Rang in sweet cadence thru the stillness, From off the mute and darksome hill. hen 1 looked into the face of my Marie~ sees ‘The moon gleamed bright upon her cheek; And o'erwhelmed with a lover's adoration I was dumb and could not speak. Softly then she whispered; : And like a balm on my heart her words gently fell: “Dost thou love me? Speak up boldly— ‘The stars atwinkle will not tell.” Sutfused, I sat in silence, Gazing into the deep blue heavens above; ‘Whilst inward my soul strove boldly To express my unfelgne’ love. But today, all filled with sadness Is the heart that was once blithe and gay; And my gilded, youthful palaces Now stand in miserable decay. For the Death Angel, invisible and descending In silence from above the vaulted skies, Kissed her one chilled November evening, And her spirit ostracized. ‘They laid her away in the little churchyard, "Neath the mosszrown clay’s great calm} ‘There she reposeth silent ever Asleep yet not alone! And now oft before hearth or campfire, When the day has reached its longed-for close; My spirit returns to the little village Where the placid Harpeth flows. Still flows the limpid Harpeth; Still grow bush and stately trees; Still come sweet odors inward On the bosom of the breeze. But the village is almost forsaken— T can hear no children’s cries; Mother Nature seems sadly brooding, And enshrouded are the skies. i | ‘ ” ' | Hlaseekza Teo Cream Co. | ee i ' {ee FL OL SAWYERS, Mar. mee gd i Our Goods Are Made From Pure Jersey Cream Guaranteed | A 5 | Under the Pure Food and Drug Laws, State of Tennessee i ; TTT LTT] | Manufacturers of Plain Tee Cream. { nN tag Ai Here is a Partial List. eo eee ) ae es Vanilla Lemon Chocolate i | [Mee aa Orange Strawberry Pistachio i oA 2 | Maple Nut Coffee aes A Bho per Quart: $1.00 per Gal, fan Bo n Brick Form $1.50 per Gal. Baa Be be In Brick Fi S150 per Gal ce ae el ee 1 | Manuiacturers of Nut Ice Cream, one co, | SP ees containing Nut Meats. Under this es : class we give you any flavored Eiki 4 cream containing any kind of Nuts Leer sea > A Z or more than one kind. 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Armstrong is my teacher, she is good to me and T mind her, I want you to bring me some apples, or- anges, candy, a doll, doll bed and a piano. Don’t forget father, sister NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. ‘The churchyard stands mute forever, But the little chiireh has been torn down; And the grave stones are almost buried, And with mosses overgrown, 1 stood weeping o'er the grave of my Marle— The rude grey stone still stands at her hea But the lichens grow upon tt, And the Rambler Rose is dead. But in its stead a weeping willow Stands mute, and drooping o'er her breast; And shields the grave from gaze at rantom And the sunbeams’ warm caress. 1 knelt down beside the grave stone, ‘And hallowed the sacred sod, ‘Where sleeps my childhood sweetheart In the bosom of her God. Sacred shall {t remain forever and forever, ‘Till my life comes to its evening close— ‘The moss-grave in the village Where the placid Harpeth flows. Yester eve when the faint shadows fled ‘On to the west mhere ends the day; Yester eve when the sheep had fled Into the sheep-cotes to munch their hay; I strolled along a lone and green-clothed bil, And thru the trees the wind did blow, Bearing aloft the song of the whipo-will, ‘Whose pean was melodious with cadence low. Yester eve, ere the vesper knell Had awakened the old owl on the hill, T walked alone my dear, Yester eve T saw the weary plowmen go Wearily from the fields of toll, 1 watched their tread, unsteady and sloy— ‘They a silent throng without turmoil Yester eve I walked ‘neath the shadowing trees, Whose great sinewy arms shoot up aloft, I listened to the hum of the returning bees, Whose laborious hum 1 was wont to list oft. Yester eve, ere the vesper knell Had awakened the old owl on the hill, 1 strotled alone my dear, Yester eve, T saw as I passed that way, Happy rustle children in a mead. Merrily they sang as they pursued their play; ‘Their songs were sweet, most delightful indeed, 1 saw the merry maiden and the widow who must mourn, Whilst around her in sympathetic throng her neighbors stand. T heard them tell her of her loved one gone Beyond her call; beyond his answering, Yester eve, ere the vesper knell and brother, Don’t forget my teach- er. Good bye. Tam going to bed early, LUCY TINKLE BELL. ees AN ANCIENT LAY . 1, Little Ones Write to Santa Claus, oe tS Ei verse ate et ee Et tae ae wn Ly i a a en al 9 ee tA al Belkin ha jaunt me Ai Po fn ie yin a sper wing 2, an Se nly it he pa arpa He oh ite lye 9 cian aa Se ett cal thes St ee Tt Gs re tt oe pene alae ae FE ee pam tle tes ar sanity stele ec arming tt ‘this year, so will you please bring i eto 0 ee a ma ly hy ae a i Pt i ae an sorely sour ee ee ees Dear Santa Claus:— Tam a little boy four years old, I am good to mind my ‘mamma and papa, Teall myself my papa’s man, s0 will you please bring me a wagon, horn, apples, oranges, candy. Please don’t forget my mamma and papa and my dear grandma, also my sis- ter and brothers. Please remember all of my little cousins. I will be good and go to bed early on Xmas night. | Sincerely your little, CLARENCE HOPERSON. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. Tiseaeahee 14. 4017 Dear Santa Claus:— {am a little boy eleven years of ‘age, I go to school every day, I study the fourth grade, I mind my mamma and papa. I have been a very good little boy so will you please bring me a little rain coat and a few toys, apples, oranges, candy, nuts. Please don’t forget my mamma and papa and my sisters and brothers and all of my aunts and uncles and all of my little cousins, Please remember my grandma, also my little nieces and nephew in Nashville, Respectfully your little EDDIE ARMSTRONG. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn Win ecan cae rea a Dear Santa Claus: Tam a little boy fifteen years of age, 1 go to school every day, T study the’ fourth grade, 1am very nice to mind my mamma, Tam a poor Hit: tle futherless boy. 1 have been good all the year, now will you please bring meta ‘little overcoat and cap oranges, apple, nuts, candies. Please remember my mother and sister an¢ brothers, also my teacher, Mrs. R, B Armstrong and all of my cousins and friend boys. 1 will put out the fire 80 you come down the chimney. -——~ 71 Please don’t forget my two little nieces, Phhillips and Peartha White. Your truly little | JAMES BOWENS, Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. December 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— | Tam a little boy ten years old, 1 go to school every day. Tam in the little primer class and I am nice to mind my mamma and papa and 1 have been good all the year and 1 want you to please bring a littl buggy and a pony, apples, oranges nuts and candy, please don't forge my mamma and’ papa and my grand ma and grandpa and my little siste and brother. Please remember m; |teacher, Mrs, R. E, Armstrong. Will be good and go to bed early ot Xmas eve night Your loving little friend, JOHN WESLEY JACKSON. | Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus:— Lam a little boy twelve years old, 1 go to school every day, T study the second grade, I have been good all the year. I raised my papa a good crop of corn so will you please bring me a ittle wagon and two little horses and a rifle, candy, apples, oranges and nuts, ‘Please don't for- get my mamma and papa, sisters and brothers, also Charlie Jackson, my little nephew and please don’t for get my dear teacher, Mrs, RB Armstrong. I will go to bed early on Xmas eve night. Tam yours truly, AMOS TARLTON. Lewisburg, Tenn., Dec, 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— We are very small and can't writ but Aunt Velina will write for us Please bring us plenty of candies nuts and fruits and please remember my mother and father, bring then something nice and don't forget littl Mamie and Fat Mamma also Bleas and Robert bring theme something too, Good bye, from, DORNA AND LITTLE THELMA FITZPATRICK, DEE ere ee t|Dear Santa Claus:— ;|__ It has been some time since I have , | written you, but you are not forgot- | ten. Tam going to ask you to please ; bring me a pair of glasses because *|my eyes have gotten so bad I can ; hardly see how to do my work suc- {cessfully and please remember my | sons ‘Thomas and Homer Fitzpatrick tin Louisville, Ky,, carry theme some- "thing nice, ‘This is all from ; SALLIE FITZPATRICK, Lewisburg, ‘Tenn., Dee. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:—~ Tam a little boy just six years old, please bring me some candies, . nuts, fruits and everything — that's nice, please remember my” mother f and’ papa, bring them —some- y thing nice,’ I have an older brother @ name Eddie, he is very fond of hunt- - ing, bring him another dog to go with the one has has so he ean go e to the Woods and bring the eats in, , He can handle his pap’s Chiverolet é like & monkey handles his tail, re- d|momber by brothers in Louisville, . | Ky., carry them something nice also d This js all. o| From your little boy, | EMMETT FITZPATRICK, sa ae oT Beast 1 shedded a mutual tear. Yester eve, when the last rays of the sun arose ‘To cast their last reflection on the azured sky;® Bre he had sunk down to repose; Ere he had kissed his sweetheart “good-bye;” I walked into a lonely forest glade, Where the incessant ripple of the brooklet aspired ‘To infatuate me as a lad would the pretty maid. It importuned me on its banks to abide. Yester eve, ere the vesper knell Had awakened the old owl on the hill, I wished for thee, my dear. Yester eve, as thru the friendly grove ‘That stands erect on the solitary hill, Where the muscular winds often wth the trees strove; Where the waters are swiftened to turn the peasants’ m 1 strolled along a lone and sequestered path ‘That leads one past the hermit’s door, Who eats strong bread as life's staff, Nor smell of liquor doth he know. Yester eve, ere the vesper knell ‘Had awakened the old owl on the hill, I roamed alone my dear, Yester eve, before the hermit’s door I stood, ‘Whilst all around me was melancholy and still; Save in a remote region of the hushless wood, ‘Where the thousand-throat rebuked the whip-o-will. (Around the hermit’s adobe there grew a vine ‘That clung like green ivy to its battered walls; And all its neighbors it did entwine— Fen the wild rambler rose it enthralls. Yester eve, my dear, ere the vesper knell Rang out his doleful warning peal, I smote the hermit’s door. Yester eve the hermit bade me in, ‘And 1 stooped ta pass the entrance safe; And lo, there stood the hermit, red like sand, Which upon the noisy beach doth chafe. He bade me sit myself adown, And offered me a broken stool for my sate, His face was full of smiles, nor never frown Came o'er his countenance while in his adobe I sate. Yester eve, ere the yesper knell Had awakened the old owl on the hill, I matehed my wit with his wisdom, dear, Yester eve, ere the last rose tints died, I bade my sanctimonious host adieu. He admonished me without one word of pride, To seok holiness and the path of peace pursue. “Adieu,” I said, and wended my way ‘Thru devious paths thick with hindering shrubs ‘That entwine and embrace each other mutually, ‘Thus forming an effectual barrier of the wood. Yester eve, ere the vesper knell Had awakened the old owl on the hill, I knelt with my mother in prayer. eX Xo oe PPPNoC Nee enee ene e eM SrTr ner Ser N PN Sr Nite Oe nee Orne Negra Lewisburg, Tenn., Dec, 13, 1917. |brother C. H. a play soldier suit and Dear Santa Claus: — jgun. T am going to school every day. | —— Please bring me plenty of nuts, can-| Nashville, ‘Tenn., Dee. 14, 1917. files, fruits and everything that's |Pear Santa Clase: — ce for a little schoo! bos and please | Tam a ttle oy three years old don’t forget my dear teacher. Air. 0. {Mamie mamma thinks T am the only F. Bishop, bring him something nice, |little man it is, I don’t want very also my dear school mates. My broth- |much this Xmas for I have lots of er Rezna has two little girls, Dorna toys you brought me last Xmas. I and Thelma, bring them everything | wan you to bring me a play soldier nice to eat and above all don’t forget suit, kun, wagon, horn, drum, stock- my sister Velma, bring her a sweet |ings and a plenty of good things to heart, If you can think of any thing eat, remember my little sister Dor- else T need bring it on. ‘thy Mildred, mainma, great grand- Good bye, |ma Boyd and my little cousins, Leno- CORA LOUIS FITZPATRICK, |ra, 8. J. and Leon Bryant also Robt. zeus |lco, Bather and Bawina Pinkard. Lowishurg, ‘Tenn., Dee. 1, 1917, |think this is all for this time, good- Dear Santa Claus:— Bee? alte boy, __ Lam only twelve years old and go-| You! hors ‘ing to choot every day, please bring |,» «CHAS. HENRY ALLISON, me everything nice to eat, remember |1915 Heffernan St., Sity. ‘my mother and papa also my sister | ae ‘and brothers, bring them something |, Nashville, ‘Tenn., Dee. 11, 1917. ‘also. Please don’t forget my dear| ear Santa Clause:— teacher, Mr. 0. F. Bishop and school), 1 ama little girl ten years old, I mates, bring them something also, |Nave tried to be good all the year Tam going to ask you to remember | Please don’t forget to bring me some my sister-in-law, Mary, bring her a|candy and some oranges. set of dishes and a new rocker and| Your ttle friend, above all don’t forget my dear friend, |, NOLAR HOWARD. Mr. Cornelitts Jones, please bring him |512 10th Ave., S. a sweet heart for he is all alone now. — ‘It T have omitted any one bring them something also, Good night Dear| Whiteville, Tenn, Dec. 14, 1917. Kris. Deak Santa Olt. WILLIE MAUD FITZPATRICK. | Nashville, Tenn., Dee, 8, 1917. Dear Santa ‘Clause: — [want a doll and a cap and a ‘scarf, Santa T won't ask for very much, but T want some oranges and some nuts. Good bye Santa, I will close my letter, "From little DORTHY GANTT. 696 Pos St, Nashville ‘Tenn, ‘Dear Santa, Clause:— | Lam a little boy five years old and ‘I want you to please bring me a big tin wagon, a train that runs on the track, an overcoat and hat and plen- ty of oranges and just anything else that you have nice for a little boy and please don’t forget my little sis- ter Narman Louise, she wants a baby doll, a doll buggy, a tub and wash- board a little trunk and a new hat and don’t forget my little cousin /Mataline, she wants a doll and some new dresses and please remember my mamma and papa, my two grand- mothers and Sissie, | From your little boy, SUMMERFIELD BATTS, JR. 707 1-2 Georgia St., East Nashville, Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa ‘Clause: — I am a little girl four years old, mamma thinks 1 have been a. yery good little girl, so T am quite sure you will bring’ me a lot of pretty things. I want you to bring me a Negro doll, trieyele, dishes, stove, stockings, pair of gloves, plenty of ood things to eat and a sweet little dress for my Xmas _ exercise, but Santa, above all things, please re- member my sweet little | mamma, Mamie and brother C. H. Jr. Grand- ma Pinkard, Great grandma Boyd, Aunt Martha and Uncle Samuel, with ‘whom we stay and all of my iil cousins. Bye bye. Your little girl, DORTHY MILDER ALLISON, 1915 Heffernan St., City. P, S.—Don’t forget to bring little pe Ea brother C. H. a play soldier suit Sam gun, Nashville, ‘Tenn., Dee. 14, 1917, Dear Santa Clase: — areata, ttle boy three years old Mamie mamma thinks Tam the only little man it is. T don't want very much this Xmas for I have lots of toys you brought me last Xmas, I wan you to bring me a play soldier suit, gun, Wagon, horn, drum, stock- ings and a plenty of good things to cat, remember my little sister Dor- thy Mildred, mamma, great grand- ‘na Boyd and my little cousins, Leno- ‘ra, S. J. and Leon Bryant also Robt. [Wo, Hsther and Bawina Pinkard, think this is all for this time, good- ‘bye. | Your little boy, CHAS. HENRY ALLISON, (1915 Heffernan St., Sity. | Nashville, Tenn., Dee. 11, 1917. |Dear Santa Clause: — Tam a little girl ten years old, I “have tried to be good all the year. ‘Please don’t forget to bring me some candy and some oranges. Your little friend, |... NOLAR HOWARD. |512 10th Ave., S. Whiteville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917, Dear Santa Claus:— Tam a little boy one year and nine months old and as this 1s my second Xmas, please be very good to me. I don’t need so many play things, but will appreciate them, especially’ use- ful things. Ihave been a sweet little boy and smart as can be. Mother says I have. Now, Santa, I will tell you what I want ‘you to bring me. Please bring me a wagon that I cam haul grandma's stove wood in for her, a teddy bear, T want to take him to chureh with me, A big horm that T can blow, a cap to wear te church, a Negro’ doll, some candies, nuts, apples, oranges and some rais- ins, ' Please don't forget little Jim- mie L, Cross and little Henry ‘Mitchell, Jr., they are my playmates. "Yours truly, | EZELL DAWKINS. _ P, S—Please don’t forget my dear mother, 1 think she would like @ cap to wear to her school, | pe i Cumberland Furnace, Tenn, December 9, 1917. Dear Santa Clause:— Tam a little girl four years old, my mother said I am very good, I want you to bring me some oranges, candy, apples, nuts and big doll that can open and shut her eyes, don't for= get mother and father and grand= ‘mother too, bring her a twist of to- bacco and pipe. Yours truly, E MAGGIE DOTSON. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn, December 9, 191%, Dear Santa Clause:— | Tam writing you for you to bring ‘me something sweet. I am very sweet little girl ten months old and | am smart and I want you to bring }}me a doll that will go to sleep and some oranges, apples, candy and please don’t forget my grandms grandpa, mother, father. a From ‘little Pe | MARY L. BROWN. J ci eo RC aa wg ee --- 1 Christmas--Retro And Introspection (Continued from page 1.) the years roll on, grows beautiful in the reminiscence of its past grandear, and spiritual and indestructible in its perpetuity. If we could learn this, we would adopt the maxim, apply the habit, secure to ourselves the business or co-operating annuity, and would be a land where "things were not said." Then what a Christmas. Our northern friends are astonished at the stupidity, the ignorance and the brotherate of the Negroes coming from "farther down south" to the Training Camps in the north. But of course they do not know the whole story as it obtains here in the southland, and in their ignorance they have only pity for the poor men who are sent into the army from the south. Moreover, they are patient, lenient and rondescent in their treatment of these poor "raw" Negroes, some of whom don't even know the ages. I have heard that some of whose ages are near forty years only believe themselves to be between the ages of twenty-one and thirty-one years. Of course this is ridiculous and even the bluest, but who should hear the bluest. For every man dwelleth not in light; but unto as many as hath the light, the same should carry it unto those who are in darkness, that they might see and rejoice in the good works of light; nor perish because of darkness. Here's where the true Christmas spirit comes in. There is no more clamant need today than the need of the true spirit of Christmas. To leave our happy homes, our warm hearthside, our loving companies and our wealth and pleasures for the sake of enlightening those who now dwell in the darkness of ignorance, would only render us believers as true believers in the Christ which was born on this day in Bethlehem of old, to kishpin in his pre-eminent family of loving, self-sacrificing souls. For what are all of these things unto us if we do not the things which we ought to do, thus committing the great sin of omission to the hurt of those about us and to our own miserable destruction. For every man dwelleth not in light, but unto as many as hath the light, the same should carry it unto those who are in darkness, that they might see and rejoice in the good works of light; nor perish because of darkness. Here's where the true Christmas spirit comes in. There is no more clamant need today than the need the true spirit of Christmas. To leave to our happy homes, our warm heartside, a bello, our loving companions and our wealth and pleasures for the sake of enlightening those who now dwell in the darkness of ignorance, would only render us eligible as true believers in the Christ which was born on this day in Bethlehem of old, to kishnai in his pre-eminent family of loving, ali of these things; as if we do not the things, which we ought to do, thus committing the great so of omission to the hurt of those of us about us and to our own miserable destruction. But, the Negro man is not a safe investment for himself; He refuses to look at possibilities; and his faith is too little in his own works. He organizes in a frenzy and splits asunción in little unity of abuse. There is little unity, little stability and scant co-operation. There is a woeful lack of investigative genius, reluctance to face the truth as it pertains to the well-being of the whole mass is discernable. A shallowness of thought appertaining to the problems of life and how they may be best solved, is most obvious. A timid hesitancy to grasp and hold to the worthwhile things of life afferent to the civil, political and religious status, as the greatest number of souls, appears as a stumbling block to a more steady and well-defined progress. Cullibility and well-defined as well as mutative and often cilious sentimentality, are traits which militate against progress, and account for a large number of But, the Negro man is not a safe investment for himself. He refuses to look at possibilities; and his faith is too little in his own works. He organizes in a frenzy and splits asunder in a bedlam of abuse. There is little stability and scant cooperation. There is a weaker lack of investigative, nearly reluctance to face the well-being of the whole mass is discernable. A shallowness of thought appertaining to the problems of life and how they may be best solved, is most obvious. A timid hesitancy to grasp and hold to the worthwhile things of life affecting the civil, political and religious status of the greatest number of who appears as a stumbling block to a more stable and well-defined progress. Cultivity, indiscrimin, as well as mutative and open cilious sentimentality, are treats which militate against progression, and account for a large number of 1888 GREENWOOD CEMETERY 一 self-inlicted wounds from which the Negro daily suffers. There are some Negroes who just will not be ler by another of their brethren, no matter how qualified he may be. And coupled with all the afore-mentioned comes the pusillanimous subservience so often manifested, and which helps to make the South's task of educating the Negro citizenry of particular sections one of comparative ease and often one of pleasure and amusement. Sometimes I suggest that the Federal Government, through whose direct instrumentality the Negro was made a candidate for American citizenship, ought to be held responsible for the ignorance of the blacks; that it owes the boon of enlightenment as well as the right of protection; that it should see to it that they are given opportunities to become worthy and useful citizens, skilled in the arts and crafts which not only conduce to their individual worth as men, but also adds to the power of the Government, inasmuch as it is a recipient of a portion of the fruits of their labor. This would have been doing the Christ was spirit big. And therea no doubt but that such a step would have redounded to the good of the whole country, excepting traitors and aliens. But I suppose that the Federal Government had pertinent reasons for neglecting the education of the Negro after he became a free man. And these reasons, I suppose, are perspicuous enough, notwithstanding the fact that they be so little appreciated. However, thoughtful minds will not fail to recognize the imperfection of the national mechanism in manumitting a horde of ignorant men, women and children without following this act up closely by efforts concerted and well defined, to at least give this new-born citizenry a rudimentary education, wherein the fundamental principles, political, religious and sociological economy would have been made a weak lodgement in their amazingly masterful, repeat that such a step would have been doing the Christmas spirit big. Surb a step was never taken practically, though it is possible that was given theoretical consideration oft of a desire to allay speciative anxiety in regard to the ignorant Negro's future as a free instrument and an integral of society. And so halting in the trenches of theory, the men who made him a free man left his intellectual emancipation largely, ye, wholly to the philanthropist himself and those true men and women who had those souls were brimful of the Christian good that they "came down to are." Together all labored to bring the Negro out of the slough of ignorance; and today find him shaking more and more of its putridness from off himself. But the task is a great one; the willing laborers are few indeed, especially among the Negroes themselves. Oh, yes, there are plenty to work in the old fields where been cleared and long under cultivation; there is a manifest reluctance, bordering Move and cowardice, when laborers are to clear up the new lands and the forest. No Christmas spirit, here. Because "there was none found who would stand in the gap and put up the hedgeway" destruction is imminent. The Negro suffers an inestimable impoverishment in racial status quo because of the lax of the TAYLOR & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS And EMBALMERS NASHVILLE GLOBE. FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. Christmas spirit towards his brother. If every man possessed all necessary faculties, and all of these were developed into competency so as to render each individual absolutely independent of another or others, this old earth would present a pititable aspect as the rendezvous of men who lived in vain and whose hearts could not taste of love, whose souls could touch the other awakened by the call of the other in need, but it is not so. It is not so versified. Their various states and abilities exhibit rare wisdom of a Cosmic mind, and a supernatural dexterity of hands of a loftier and an Almighty being. Men are so created that they have need for each other; and whenever the Negro comes into the full realization of this fact he will cease to destroy the growing unity of his brethren, and lend his of that humanity into a closer, more indestructible mass than has been more honorable. Moreover, he will not be content until that mass has come to learn a large ratio of those things which are ordained to make him a better a more useful citizen and a more needful man of the hour. The northern white man doesn't know this. There's a truth that we won't have to guess at. And that truth is this, that the most of us are asinine. And an old ass never was known to possess an inking of the Christmas spirit. He will bear the burdens thrust upon him and shun every honest duty. So with most of we-uns—north-south us—wait. Wait there, sir! I didn't call you an ass. I said, "the most of us," you're just an imitation, sir. More's the tity, bgal! But I am not the man to put a halter on the asses for fear I might be compelled to bridle myself. That's showing a lot more courage than the northerner—yea, your ass is more courage than he heard of the north's traditional solitude for the Negro. Everybody but the most putrid southerner and reprobate rebel will agree that it was the men and women of the north whose hearts were more like diamonds, sparkling in their purity, than like the musty peas of a dying man, who but "we Negro" in "megal" and named him the white with which to see a wee bit of the brightness that runs wild all over God's great country about him. But the latter-day northerners—some of them—allow themselves to be misled concerning the Negro's ability, adaptability, and his worth as a man if given a man's chance. And they come to think their misgivings well founded when, perchance, some Negro whose chances of success today proficiencies have been about as or bountiful as good grain in the field of preocious taxes, falls at some unacustomed task. Having never been taught to labor decently but to slave, there are many Negroes going into the north from the south who disdrace the race because of their idiotic acquittals, and become disgusted at what they imagine to be insufferable laboring conditions. Leaving, they think not of the stain people have besmirched a struggling people with their inhumanity and the northern man doesn't stop to inquire into the cause of such poor performance, and then and then stamps the Negro as a "funny creature." You, Mr. Capitalist, get the Christmas spirit. Invest a few of your idle dollars in a worthy cause. Educate the Negro in your industries, and see for yourself that he's the greatest influence in your community that may boast. He'd do if he knew. Conclusion. And now have I spoken all of these sayings unto the edification of as many of my brethren as do truly love the Christmas spirit. I am ready, therefore, to conclude with great gratitude to the God and Father of us all whose divine presence makes a true Christmas in the homes of the humble and by the fireside of the upright. I am thankful, too, that he has granted me a portion of his spirit, that my soul years intensely for the good of all my brethren; and that I can realize that Christmas, as we treat it traditionally, is, but the precursor of an eter season of rejoicing in the sub-stance of a brotherly love. May that day that day, Ye, it is not far away, for in my spirit it can be the distant music of the trumpeters, heralding the entrance of the Prince of Peace, whose Kingdom shall have no end, and whose dominion shall be forever and forever. A World on Fire rises before me, and I see away across the intervening space into the distant years when Christmas will be an everlasting season; w h e m e n en shall love and honor the great and merciful God, and His great and men His majesty and His super-empire, and undeniable right to the sovereignty of the world. A World on fire "over there," the nations having driven the Christmas spirit from its wonted perch, the spirit of Evil now sits serenely, and anon, croakes croaking in weerd tones over the numberless bodies of the sacrificial dead, whose souls have gone "ur vander" to scalding calling of the trumpet those blast distinctly in the bosom of the grave Haste! Haste! Haste! O Sovereign Spirit, and return. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. December 9, 1917 Dear Santa Claus: I am a very large girl. I am fourteen years of age and go to school every day and I study the fourth P grade. My teacher's name is R. E Armstrong. She is very nice, don't forget her. I want you to bring me some working thread, some oranges apples, candy and I can crochet and make lots of stitches and don't forget my playmates at school. I obey my mother and father and don't forget my mother, father, sisters and brothers, one of my sisters is in Birmingham, Ala., and my brother is in Nashville. Don't forget him. Bring my sister something nice and brother something, he lives at 607 Ramsey street. MARTHA TARLTON. Franklin, Tenn., Dec. 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I will be sixteen years old the 29th of December. I have been very good all the year. I have been cooking all the time. And will you bring me a long green cloak, a green hat, a pair of tan shoes, a blue woolen dress and a pair of kid gloves. Please don't forget my father and mother and grandpa, bring them nice nice. And please bring me plenty of good things to eat. I study the 7th grade and would like for you to bring me Here Are the Things He Wants Lounging Robes Here's an ideal gift for the home-loving man. These robes are exceptionally well made of many different materials and in a variety of colors and patterns S Interwoven and Everwear brands, in lisle, silk, wool and Maco yarn; also fancy silk and clocked. We show probably the largest stock in the state. Priced, per pair, at Manhattan, Arrow, Eclipse and designs and colorings. Surtis make an excellent gift, and like ties and collars, can all story book. Santa please don't my dear aunt Lue Rucker, yester at 1307 Chandler scka, Kan, and bring all the aunties something nice it forget my friends. I won't anything else. a story book. Santa please don't forget my dear aunt Lue Rucker, you'll find her at 1307 Chandler street, Topeka, Kan., and bring all the rest of my aunties something nice and don't forget my friends. I won't ask for anything else. ANNIE LUE GENTRY. For Over A Quarter of A Century We Have Given Service Satisfactory to Our Patrons. A Beautiful City of the Dead. Greenwood Park A Place of Beauty. No Park Surpasses it in Grandeur. ```markdown ``` THE SKATEBOARDER 316318 Union St. $7.50 to $20 Underwear A man always appreciates underwear because he can always make use of it, hides his binds and weights to fit it A large stock all cotton and wool it two-piece suits— $1.15 to $6.50 25c to $1.50 Bath Robes Something every man needs and every man wants. There are many here of various materials for men young men and boys. Prices reasonably, too, considering the values, at $2.95 Up to $10.00 89c to $8.50 Franklin, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1017. Dear Santa, Claus: I am a little girl twelve years old, I study the sixth grade. All I want you to bring me is a cloak, a blue winter dress, a pair of shoes, and everything nice to eat. Remember my little classmate, she is a good Socks Shirts Sweaters The gift of gifts for the man out-of-doors. We show a large selection of various patterns. Coat and "pull-over-the-head" kind. Also Jersey Vests— $1 to $12.50 Mackinaws Always appreciated by the man who hunts, motors or works out in the open. Warm and comfortable. Arese are well tailored and are one of good woolen fabrics $4.95 to $10 Paiamas Pajamas are useful Christmas Gift things. We show a splendid selection in Outing Cloths, Madras and Masks. Many patterns to select from. Prices range from $1 to $6 Neckties Here's the old stand by at Christ- mas. Every additional one will be welcome. Our salesmen can help you with the shade and kind. Handsomely 25c to $3.50 Mufflers Here you will find an endless variety of handsome Mutters, children, and patterned and patterned to suit the individual tastes of the recipient or your gift— 50c to $7.50 PETER H. HARRIS Christ- er has had one desmen proper simely less ers, less adid- ent girl and also my teacher and his little girl, Prof. and little Winnie Reynolds. I hope you won't have any trouble coming down the chimney. I will go to bed early. Your little girl. MATTIE A. GENTRY. 1917 316.318 Union St ```markdown ``` COMPLIMENTS OF THE NASHVILLE RAILWAY & LIGHT COMPANY "ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE" WHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT SHOULD WE DO? (Abstract of an address by Dr. C. V. Roman in Meharyar Auditorium, December 2, 1917.) We may very properly call the American Civil War a postscript to the Declaration of Independence. They left the Negro out of the Declaration of '76 and it took the Civil War to put him into it; that is, to give the Negro citizenship in the land he had helped to free. I was told this postscript to the Declaration of Independence was be written The supplement to the history of Europe in Asia and Africa is now being written: in Europe. God moves in a mysterious way and Nature can afford to take her time. His purposes are immutable and Her processes are unerring. Verily God is not mocked and nations as well as individuals shall reap as they sow. The blood of the Congo has not permanently enriched Belgium, nor has Britian been able to hold the wealth wrung from the oppressed natives "Where Afric's sunny fountains, Roll down their golden sands. France and Italy are also collecting African interest. The Turks' retribution is gathering momentum and the Kaiser will understand it better by-and-by. They are all guilty, and they are all suffering. "Shall the persecution of the Jew go unpunished?" asked Romania and Russia. What a person sees depends upon several things. There is no real light, nor beauty, nor proportion, nor harmony, nor concord, except in man's consciousness. "Tis the mind alone that sees and hears. All other things are deaf and blind." Physical vision is of little importance except as the servant of mental vision. What a man sees will depend upon his spiritual and mental state. Our spiritual state as well as our mental and physical condition influences our vision and colors what we see. Our loves, our hates, our hopes, our fears, our ambitions, our triumphs, our defeats, all enter into our interpretation of life's panorama. A man's visions are the triplicate product of his physical condition, his mental bent and his spiritual aspirations. —WHAT A MAN SEES DEPENDS UPON HIS POSITION AND HIS OPPORTUNITIES. A man in a well is not likely to present wide views of astronomy, and a slave idea of liberty and freedom from slavery. Georgia cracker may see the destruction of white supremacy in the wake of a Negro driving an auto, and a dog's idea of the millennium may be a shower of bones. 3—WHAT A MAN SEES MAY DEPEND UPON HIS INTERESTS. Self-interest outweighs justice. Therefore in seeking the manlings of passing events we should do two things: (a)—Concentrate and co-ordinate our best physical, mental and spiritual powers; (b)—View them from as many angles as possible. *is our privilege to be living in one of the great crises of the world's history and to be factors in the fate of man. How to meet this momentous occasion is a question for every individual, race and nationality to answer. The decision is urgently necessary, and cannot be evaded successfully, nor postponed indefinitely. Evasion is treachery and postponement is cowardice. For the last few centuries the world has been moving on the presumption that the white race was humanity, and was the world, might be right, and the earth belonged to him who could take it. suddenly found this doctrine a guiding principle in home affairs. Belgium was despoiled for the same reason and on the same principle that Congo was despoiled, somebody else wanted what she had and was able to take it. But Belgium's fate was only an incident of France the same violence which she gave to Belgium and France as Morocco and Congo offered all the resistance possible. For purely selfish, if perfectly righteous reasons, Great Britain joined France and Belgium and the great European war was on. For similar reasons one after the other of the nations of the earth have come into the conflict, our own nation in the ninth WORLD WAR DO IT MEET WHAT SHOULD WE DO? To find an answer let us view this war from four different angles or viewpoints: 1. WORLD-WIDE VIEW. To the world this war means a re-adjustment of standards. It means the spread of civilization or the destruction of civilization. Liberty is for all or for none. Europe cannot remain a den of the thieves and the home of civilization and peace. Neither a man nor a nation can change principles with habitat and character with companion. cannot be a selfless helper in Ireland and Asia and be a gentleman in Europe. This was is but the supplement to the history of Europe in Asia and Africa. No man's freedom is safe while any man's freedom is in danger. This same is true of nations. Belgium's freedom is no more sacred than Congo's. Admit the principle of robbery and everybody is in danger. NATIONALLY, we were no safer than Belgium. Abrogate the doctrine of right and difference of nationality does not mean difference of fate or coverture. Lusitania, the nationality would not help when we would not help it save Belgium. As far as this nation is concerned, this war is a war of self-defense. We must either vindicate our rights as a nation or abdicate them. I believe with President Wilson, the Nation should vindicate Racially, this war spells for us the most glorious wounds of freedom—OPPORTUNITY. It means the opening of a case that has right to have been finally decided against us. John J. Ingalls spoke for European ruthlessness when he said, "Destruction is Nature's final decree in equity for the black matn." Race prejudice in this country has sought to fit the warp of disease into the woof of civic oppression so that time shall weave the winding sheet of the Negro Race. This war question is the finality of the decree. The editor of the New Republic says sententiously, "Conscription of the Negro brings the South face to face with the necessity of overhauling its scheme of racial relationships." Energy emphasizes individuality. What it means to the individual depends upon that individual. WHAT SHOULD WE DO? 1. —First of all, don't talk too much. Too much talk is the bane of effective action. The race situation NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. has been much complicated by unnecessary talk. 2. —THINK—Think with your eyes open and your ears open and your MOUTH SHUT. The Japanese motto is fine for this occasion: "See nothing, hear nothing, say nothing." 3. —Be careful how you do what your enemy wants you to do. Pleasing your enemy is hazardous business. 4. —Be careful how you offend, disappoint or desert your friends. 5. —In claiming privileges be sure you are ready for the connoted duties and responsibilities. 6. —Lastly, let us do our part and expect our share. M. W. H. ODEN, We are presenting you here with our live and energetic real estate man, Mr. W. H. Oden. To say that he is a potent factor in the affairs of Nashville would be but a feeble expression. He is a real estate man from Alpha to Omega, and is making a stupendous success out of the business. He has engineered some mighty big deals in his time with mutual satisfaction to all concerned. Oden will sell you any kind of real estate you are looking for if you want a lot, he has it, if you wish with modest cottage, he is right there with it. If you desire a more pretentious bungalow, he gets it for you in a twinkling if you he comes up smiling business house to your desires. His more recent undertaking establishment on Fifth Ave. North. The sale of the Bennett Stable to W. H. McGavock and Co., on Fourth Ave. North, Morton Apartments on Fifth Ave., North, etc. Mr. Oden is one of Nashville's foremost and substantial citizens. His friends are legion. Ethnological An Irishman, taking home for dinner a large duck, stopped at a store to make further purchases. Having put down the duck he was talking to the clerk when a seedy looking individual seized the bird and made off with it. Pat immediately gave chase, and before long, had him by the arm. "What did yez take the bird for?" asked Pat. "Oh," said the seedy one, "I just took it for a lark." "Did yez?" said Pat. "Then ye'd make a poor judge at a bird show." Little Ones Write to Santa Claus. 821 Verona avenue Lewisburg, Tenn. Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Sailor, Claus. I am a little boy 13 years. old Santa, I want to bring me a boy scout suit, apples, candy and oranges. I do not want much this Christmas. Bring mother and papa, something nice. Do not forget my sisters and brothers. Do not forget my parents. In New York City, Bring my teacher something nice. Bring my playmates. Herman and Thurston Orr, something nice. Bring Master Stacy McMillan in Fayetteville, Teenn, something nice. I will close. You little boy, nice. I am a good little girl and live on 12th avenue, North. I love my mama and papa would like for you to bring me to Christmas. I love our little girl. I am a little girl 11 years old. I go to school and endeavor to be smart. Kindly remember me this Christmas during your visits. I am a little girl 8 years old and go to school each week day and to Sunday school on Sunday. Please bring your children's tickets for Christmas. Your little girl. MILDRED K. PRICE. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 2 years old and stay with mamma all the time. I would like to be remembered by you this Christmas. Good bye. ALBERTA E. PRICE. Verona Avenue, Lewisburg, Tennessee. Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Since Christmas is drawing near I thought I would write you a few lines and hope they will find you well also. I am a little boy 9 years old and am in the 3rd A grade. I want you to bring me a shirt and a band of clothes, a pair of shoes and a bugle. During my teacher something in Kentucky, also my father, who is in Kentucky, also my father, bring me apples, oranges, candy and cream nuts. Do not forget my little playmates, Mildred H. Davis and Paul Davis, also don't forget my brother, Herman Orr. Don't forget Mrs. Akins and also Mrs. Mitchell and all kinds of fruit. Do not forget my brother and sister. I don't want much this Christmas, so I will close. From. S21 Verona, avenue. Loisburg, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917. Died at age 82. I am a little boy nine years old. I help mother bring in the wood and coal. I think I would like to hunt a little, so you can bring me a gun, that will shoot. Bring me some apples, oranges and candy and all kinds of fruit Do not forget my sisters and brothers. Don't forget my teacher, by the way. Bring my brother, Herman and Thurston Orr, something nice. Don't forget my big brother in New York. I will close, Your little boy, PAUL H. DAVIS, P. S.—Don't forget my cousin, Mrs. Claudia Smith, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Orlinda, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917, Dear Sailor Claus: Dear Sara, I am a little girl just 10 years old. My mother is dead. I live with my father and grandmother. I go to school every day. I haven't missed a day. I want you to bring me all kinds of fruit, bring me all kinds of candies and a sleeping doll and some toys, and remember my brothers. Cleo said bring him an air gun, some candies, apples, oranges, bananas and raisins. I close. From a little girl. SARAH DOWNING, Orlinda, Tenn 913 Eleventh Ave, N. Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 10 years old. Please come to see me Christmas. I want you to bring me a train, some books and story book. I am your little boy. LA VENTRESS O. FERGUSON. 913 Eleventh Ave. N. Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 4 years old. It is almost Christmas and I am looking for you. Please bring me a doll, a doll chair and some dresses and I do love much more house hard times. Remember mother, fa- ter and do not forget the soldiers. I am your little girl. I am a little girl 11 years old and please bring me a pair of shoes and some dresses, ribbon and some stockings and a doll 12 inches high and nuts, oranges, apples and candy. Please remember mother, papa, sister and brother. Elliott. Bring them anything you think would be nice for them. I will close. From your little girl. LUCY M. PIERCE. Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 7 years old. I have been a right good boy and I want you to bring me a little boat that winds and a little walking man, plenty of nuts, candy and fruit. Your little boy, BERNARD STEWART BOSTIC, 134 14th ave, N. Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 3 years old. I have been a very good little girl this year and I want you to bring me a doll, a little scarlet yellow and white rubber ball and a jumping Jack. Well, Santa, I guess this is all for this time. Please remember mother and father, Aunt Clara and all the family. Bring them something nice. Your little girl. MAYME CLAIR BOSTIC, 134 14th ave, N. P. S.-Please bring me plenty of fruits, nuts and candy. Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am too large now to play with toys, but you may bring me a locket and chain, a box of chocolate candy and anything else you should wish OFFICERS B. B. COFFEY, President H. S. DORTCH, First Vice-President C. W. BROWN, Second Vice-President F. G. LANGRAM, Secretary M. 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I want you to please bring me a little walking man, a plenty fruit, nuts, and candy. Remember my mother and father in Chicago and my relatives and friends here. Bring them all something nice. Your little South Pittsburg. Tenn.. Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa, I should I would drop you a few times to let you know what I want to bring you. I want a piano, a guitar, a doll buggy, a doll bed, a hair ribbon, oranges apples, fruits and nuts. Santa Claus, I wish you would go by Indianapolis and leave my brother. Buford Martin, a suit of clothes and go by the Philippine islands and leave my brother, Mary- land Martin, a pair of shoes. Remember mother and father and I will let Julian write. I am 11 years old, I 13 years old. I am 11 years old. I live below the passenger depot known as Railroad avenue. At the residence of my father, Mr. V. D. Martin. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, your devoted friend. EULA MARTIN, P. S.-Santa Claus. I've been visit- ing you every Christmas since I've been large enough. Bye bye. Keeling, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Scott Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old. My name is Annie, but every one calls me Miss Annie. I take care of my little sister, Pearl, while mamma works in the field. I also wash dishes, sweep and dust. Mamma says I wash dishes better than my sister who is 11 years old. Now, since I am so sentimental, I bring me a doll of furniture, a that can open and close her eyes. This is from little Miss Annie Maclin. P. S.-Santa, please bring my little bad brother, Furnit, something, although he cannot count his figures. Keeling, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 11 years old. I am in the 4th grade, can wash, iron and cook, we live in the field. I can pick 100 pounds of cotton. Now I write you this letter to let you know what I want you to bring me Christmas. I want a doll and a set of dishes, too. I want you to bring my little sister, Pearl, a teddy She is only 1 year and 9 months old. Your little friend. ALBERTA MACLIN. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am 8 years old and go to school every day. Please bring me a set of dishes, a piano, a dress and hair ribbons and a doll table. Don't forget grandma. Your little girl, CORINNE PRINCE. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl two years old. C. W. BROWN W. T. EASTES B. H. COFFEY F. G. LANGHAM M. S. DICKERT M. N. NORD H. S. DORTY M. E. E. SPORTSWOOD ROY F. WILLIAMS A Fine Display of Christmas Novelties. Give us a chance to furnish that Christmas present for "him" or for "her", We have it. JACKSON MURFREESBORO FRANKLIN COLUMBIA Phone Walnut 974 CRESCENT DR R. H. Tabor, N 632 Main DRUGS AND C A Fine Display of Chu Give us a chance to furnish the "him" or for "her" COME AND LOOK Mamma says I am just as good as I can be, so I want you to please bring me a doll, piano, wagon, dishes and a little telephone. Don't forget my dady, who is in Cleveland, O. Your little girl. HELEN G. PRINCE. Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee 10, 1917. Dear Santa Clause: I am a little boy fourteen years old. I goes out every day. I study the second grade and I am very nice to mind my papa and sister and I have been good all the year and have lots of fun going o'possum hunting, so will you please bring me a nice suit of clothes, apples, oranges, nuts and candy. Please don't forget my papa and my two sisters and two brothers and my dear grandma and also my teacher, Mrs. R. E. Armstrong and please remember my little cousins in Clarksville, Tennessee. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn December 10, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little boy eleven years old I go to school every day, I study the second grade and I am very nice to mind my mamma. I have been good all the year, so will you please bring me a rifle, horn, candy, apples, nuts and please don't forget my mamma, sisters and brothers and also little Mazzie Doterson, my little niece also my teacher, Mrs. R. E. Armstrong. Yours as ever, LITTLE BOISY BOWENS. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn December 10, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy ten years old, I go to school every day. I study the second grade every day and I am very nice to my aunt. I have been good all my year, so will you please bring me a little train and some cars to it and candy, apples, oranges, nuts and please don't forget my aunt and my teacher, Mrs. R. E. Armstrong and also my pastor, Rev. S. P. McDonald, also my little cousin in St. Louis, Mo. Please remember my papa Good bye, very truly, LITTLE DELMONS CLEMONS. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa: Mamma said I have been a smart little boy, all the year, so please don't forget me at 908 South street. LITTLT AARON BROWN. Dear Santa: I am a good boy. I go to school every day. Please bring me a cow --- PUILASKI GAILATIN CLARKSVILLE ETOWAH DRUG STORE , Proprietor on Street. CHEMICALS Christmas Novelties. that Christmas present for ever", We have it. LOOK US OVER. boy suit, a tent, a gun, some roman candles, a billy goat and plenty of fruits and candies. I live at 1601 Jefferson street with my grandparents. Bring them something, too. MILLER BOOKER. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa: This is my eighth year, so mamma and papa said I have been smart all the years so please remember me. I want you to bring me a rain coat and hat, a pair of shoes and doll and some new dresses and lots of candles and nuts. LITTLE IDA MAI STRATTON, 1507 14th ave, N. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: This is my eleventh year. Mamma said I have been obedient to her during the year, so please remember me at 908 South street. Please bring me an Indian suit, a fire engine, a gun, a foot ball, a new pair of shoes and a whole lot of good things to eat. Don't fall to come, as I am sure looking for you. I can be found at 1607 Jefferson street. I go to school every day. Yours to serve. ALEXANDER BOOKER. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am before you again. Mamma said I have been a small little boy all the years. I hope you will remember me at 908 South street. LITTLE JOHN C. CROWDBR. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus. I am a very good little girl. I want you to bring me apples, oranges, candy bars, and all kinds of toys, don't forget mother and father and grandmother, bring them something nice too. Yours truly, MARTHA PHILLIPS BROWN. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. December 11, 1917. Dear Santa, I am a little boy eight years old. I go to school every day, study the second grade. I am real nice to my mother and father, I have been a smart little boy all the year, now will you please bring me a little automobile, candy, apples, oranges, figs and sparkler. Please don't forget my mamma and papa, sisters and brothers and all of my aunts and uncles, also my dear grandma and all of little cousins. Yours as ever, LITTLE PRICE ARMSTRONG. National Life & Accident INSURANCE CO. CASH CAPITAL - - $300,000.00 Weekly and Monthly Premium Plan. > LEER TESST TTSS5 TT ESEE Sa Se TSS SES SR Spa essa SRC See SHH Eee ttt ttt ate Peete eats eerste A NATIONAL APPEAL, By the Peay Cayman Relief Commission, ‘There appeared in the Evening Bulletin of Philadelphia and several apors of America, Friday, October 19th, an article describing the un: spoakable havoc and devastation caus: ed on the island of Grand Cayman, British West Indies, September 24th through a most violent hurrican which swept the Caribbean, ‘To quote: “Georgetown, Grand Cayman, British ‘West Indies, September 26th (by post). ‘The island of Grand Cayman ‘was Visited by the most violent hurri cane in its history on September 24th ‘Wind of great velocity, a heavy rain and giant breakers from the Carib: bean Sea combined in damaging ship ping and property. ‘The property loss vexclusive of shipping is estimated at $300,000. A watchman on a_ vessel in the harbor was swept into the rag ing sea, and an old woman was crush- ea to death in the ruins of her home. ‘The damage to crops of all kinds as well as that to property was greater than in the hurricane of 1876, an the cyclone of 1903. “The outbreak of the tempest was preceded by a plague of mosquitoes, followed by a sharp change in baro meter and atmospheric conditions. From September 13th on there were thunderstorms, and the clouds ap- peared to be very dense, “September 24th broke dark and dreary. ‘The wind inereaed in velo: city and the barometer dropped still further, and by noon the wind had reached a velocity of 120 miles an hour, the greatest velocity on record, Giant breakers swept irrestibly over their accustomed limits, ‘The ship- ping losses have not been osiimated, but every vessel at anchor around the Island was damaged, Thirteen vessels were driven ashore, and two were turned upside down by the wind and water. “Houses built to withstand the or dinary hurricane in the Caribbean crumbled like paper toys. Windows were shattered, and doors and roofs were carried away. The streets were flooded with water and filled with uprooted trees.” ‘Three houses re- mained standing in Gun Bay, a vil Tage of 600 houses before the’ storm. About six at Bast End, (the writer's home town) which had’ between seven and eight hundred houses previous to the disaster. His father’s and three other families are staying in his kitchen, Shut your eyes and get the picture. ‘Thirteen hundred houses reduced to nine, ‘The inmates of thirteen hun- dred homes to share the shelter of nine roofs. Impossible, you say. Well, there they are under tho whole heavens day and night, in sunshine and rain, But that is not-all. ‘The unspeak- able is yet to be told. Being a whol- ly agricultural and fishing folk, they were not dependent for food on groc- ery store’, ‘There is not a wholesale store of any deseription on the is- Jand, and the food stuff carried by the few stores would not feed the peo- ple of a single town for two days, when once they are reduced to store sup- ‘piles, as in this instance; for, con- tinues the Evening Bulletin, “the wind abated after night fall, but it ccoritinued to rain almost incessantly for another 24 hours.” The water in their plantations in| many instances reach, to the waist line. Every ves tige of’ food 1s destroyed by the drowning flood, Grand Cayman has twice before been swept by terrific hurricanes, and together with much property loss has suffered want and privation in- deseribable, but has never asked aid. She struggled and suffered through. She does not ask today. Why? She Knows no one to ask, Her world is bounded by the waters that wash her shores. No railroad line, telephone or cabie reaches that island from any part of the known world, “Far from the maddening crowds Ignoble strife ‘Their sober wishes never learned to stray, Along the cool sequestered vale of life, ‘They Kept the noiseless tenor of their way." Seo that mother, father, and four children languishing in despair on a raft anchored in mid ocean; for the island is only 30 miles long by ten miles wide situated in mid ocean with 100 miles of blue water between it and the nearest land. Sea and sky from the boundary of their horizon on every side, In every direction, unfathom: able depth defy their advance or re. treat. Observe the expectant pitiful look ‘on the faces of that boy of five, and the girl of three, once rosy-cheok- ed, but today human skeletons, who ha ing asked for food so often to be as often disappointed out of tenderness for a parent’s feeling has ceased to ask, and simply looks, looks, despair- ingly looks. ‘The earthly parent looks heaven- ward to the Universal Father, ‘The Father of us all looks back to earth— to his chureh—to you, “Cast thy bread upon the waters” comes his call, which in this instance has a spiritual and literal significance. A man may stand on a stack of Bibles with its summit among the stars de- claring his love for God, but it his brother have need and he shut up bis bowels of compassion against him, how dwelleth the love of God in him, ‘The writer of this article, an honor graduate of the college of Itberal arts of Howard University in the class of 1913, a formor stulent of this Univer. sity of Pennsylvania, the founder and former principal sof the Secondary School in" Grand Gayman, with hia threo brothers, aré the only represen- tatives of that island in North America with the exception of a few sailors in seaport towns bordering along the Gulf of Mexico. Constrained by the love of Christ and of humanity, and realizing that to Whom much is given, of him much is required, the writer has for a timo Inid aside’ his: regular duties in order to provide Immediate tangible rellet. | ‘The ministers of Philadelphia, potable among them, Dr. Parks, Rev, Young, and Rey. Charles A. ‘Tindley, have most nobly taken hold of this| work and have organized and appoint- ed the writer corresponding and fin- ancial secretary of the Cayman Reliet Commission, Dr, Tindley is most en- thusiastic in this work of service, and it is he who advised that the ac- count of this disaster be published in NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. all papers throu,hout the land, that our people might be informed, and may arise to the oceasion in order to make the relief a triumphal success Large of stature and of intellect ‘possessing exalted patriotism and broad sympathies, as chairman of the relief commission, Dr. Charles A. ‘Tindley, evidencing his faith in_ the genuine loyalty of our people declare: that United America will at once eon: tribute $10,000 for the imniediate re lief of their perishing brethren across the sea, With the mobilization of our sons last Sunday, calamity clad in martial armor, left his bread abode and made ‘his first long stride to some of our doors. When the brief dispatch comes bearing the tragic news that “he Mes asleep in France” the bread now cast upon the waters, may re- turn in consolation and comfort. ‘Today famine stalks the length and breadth of that land taking its dreadful toll among the unhappy sur- vivors. To starve to death is of all death most miserable, ‘This is your opportunity to inscribe the meaning of Christian charity in imperishable characters on the hearts of a needy and grateful people. Will you help? Will you? Delay is fatal. If you mean to help, Jo it now. A dollar now will help to save a multitude of lives where $100 a Week hence might probably be too late, 5 ‘The ministers throughout the Iongth and breadth of this land are earnest ly requested by this Commission to lay aside almost everything the Sunday following thelr knowledge of this most vital matter and take up the greatest collection possible to send aid to this people at once. Brown Stevens Bank- ers, at Broad. and Lombard Streets, Philadelphia, is designated by the commission ‘to receive all. contribu- tions. “Each pastor who will take this matter up with his congregation is re- quested to send the funds to the bank with a letter to the secrotary stating the amount sent. This applies also to private individuals who may wish to send the fund independent of any church organization. Any pastor of this country, or other individual may by donation 'of one dollar or more to this rellef work become an honorary member of this Commission by simply stating this request with his report to the corresponding secretary of the amount sent to the bank, Contributions iarge or small may be sent either to the bank or to the Sec- retary of the commission who will in either case tender the thanks of the commission in a personal letter to the donor, and will also acknowledge in the Crisis each month the amounts received together with the names of the churches or individuals who con: tribute, His Majesty’s commissioner of the Cayman Islands, Honorable Charles Aubrey Robinson will also appropriately acknowledge in the papers of America, and of the West Indies, the amounts received. | ‘The Secretary of the Cayman Re- lief Commission who has been appoint: ed the medium of communteation be tween the commission and the Cayman Government, a man well known to, many of the outstanding men of the Nation most cheerfully refers those interesteit in the relief to the follow- ing parties, who by long association ‘are able to speak authoritatively o! his general character, References: Signed, Wm. S. Con nolly, Secretary C. R. C., 1908 Fitz waker, St., Philadelphia, Pa, Wilbur Patterson Thirkield, Ph. D, DD, EX President of Howard Unt. versity, Bishop of M. E, Church, New Orleans, La, Kelly Miller, A. M., Dean of Col lege o? Art and Setence of H, U. George J. Cummings, A. M., Dean Emeritus of the Academy of H. U. Edward L. Parks, A. M., D. D,, Treasurer and Registrar of H. U. George M. Lightfoot, A, B. Professor of Latin, Howard University, Miss Annie B. Barker, A.B, Ph, B,, Professor of English, Howard Uni- versity, Charles Syhhax, Dean of Academy ot Howard University, A. C. Daniels, President General Conference of $. D, A. Washington, DNC? Edwin 8. Crawley, Ph. D., Thomas A. Scott, Professor’ of Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania. George E. Fisher, A. M., Ph. D., Prof of math, Univ. of Peun George A. MacFarland, B.S, in Keon. Instructor in Accounting. Whar- ton School of Finance University of Penn. Harry S. MeDevitt, Attorney-at-Law Pennsylvania Building, Philadelphia. Edgar Fahs Smith, Chem. D. See. DL, H.D. LL. D,, Provost of Uni- versity of Penn, ©. Albert Tindley, W. F. Graham, W. G. Parks, pastor Union Baptist Chureh, J. R. Waters, See. C. C.F, Edward '. Dunean, Founder ‘The In: stitutional Sunday’ School Mission, Edgar C. Young, M. C. Phillips Brooks, Memorial Chapel. Little Ones Write to Santa Cumberland Furnace, ‘Tenn. I am a little girl two years old, I mind my tumen and som ant d will you please bring me a_ little doll and some little rocking horses, forget my mamma and papa and grandma and grandpa and all of my aunts and uncles and two little brothers, also my little cousins in sone. of al tha good thurs thet oe mul have for Xatsas Iwill be pect SURVANNA JACKSON. Dear Santa Clause:— I am a very large girl, I go to school every day, I study the fifth grade and I want you to bring me a tub and washing board and a big doll and bed for her to sleop in and oranges, apples, candy, nuts and please don’t forget my mother and father and sisters and brothers and my dear granmother. So I will go to bed early on Xmas eve night. Your loving friend, CORINE HOPSON. And my dear teacher, her name is Mrs: Ri By Ariiatrong, | Cumberland Furnace, Tenn December 10, 1917 Dear Santa Clause: — | Lam a little girl nine years old 1 go to school every day.” 1 am in ‘the little primer elass and E mind m3 mamma and papa. [have been very goo all the year so will you please bring me a doll and a doll buggy, candy, apples, oranges and nuts Please don’t forget my mamma and bapa and grandpa and grandma and sisters and brothers and Lillie May Vanlico my little niece and please remember my little cousin in Colum- bia, Tenn, Yours truly, LITTLE EMMA ESTELLA VANLIEO. P. S—Please remember my dear teacher, Mrs. R. E, Armstrong, Cumberland Furnace, ‘Tenn December 10, 1917 Lear Santa Clause:— Tam a little girl three years old and mind my grandma and grandpa and Tam very smart. My Mamma is in St. Louis, Mo. and I have been good and sweet all the year so will yout please bring me a litle doll and doll bed, eandy, apples and oranges and nuts, Please don't forget. my grandpa and grandma and my” man- ma and papa and my aunts and uneles and please remember ray lit- tle cousins in Indianapolis, Ind Oh, please don't forget Aunt Birdie and Her three sweet little children, I will be good and go to bed early on Christmas eve night Your loving, LITTLE NEAOLIA BRADLEY. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. December 9, 1917. Dear Santa Clanse:—» Tam a litue girl ten years old, 1 go to school every day and study the primer grade and don't forget. my teacher, bring her something sweet, ‘bring me some oranges, apples, can- dy and a doll that will go to sleep. My teacher's name is Mrs. R. E. Arm- strong and don’t forget my three little brothers, their names are, Odell and Willie T, Herbet Gray and don't forget my mother, but T have no father, he is dead. ‘I will go to bed early Xmos eve night, good bye. ALSIB LEE GRAY, Cumberland Furnace, ‘Tenn December 10, 1917. Dear Santa Clause: — Tam a sweet little girl two years old, I am very nice to mind my mamma and my Aunt Mary and Aunt Martha, so will you please bring me a doll and doll bed, oranges, apples, nuts, so please remember my dear mamma and uncles and Aunts and all of my little cousins and my dear grandma, 1 will go to bed early on Xmas eve night and I will be sweet. Loving your, LITTLE ROBIE MAY PERE a CoO ar a Nena ot eee ae ree a Re Ne eae December 10, 1917. Dear Santa Clause: — Lam a little girl two years old, I am very good to mind my mamma and papa and [ call myself my mam- ma's baby and papa’s lady, so will you please bring me a doll that opens and shuts her eyes, apples oranges, candy, nuts. Please don't forget my mamma and papa and my two grand- $OO0O60566666666660666666666666066066664604660660646666664 Frank Paschal [408 CEDAR S . I CIGARS TOBACCO AND SOFT DRINKS : Cumberland Furnace, Tenn December 10, 1917 Dear Santa Clause: Tam a little gist nine years old sand To to school ever day and 1 ain in the Tittle primer class and 1 ai nico to mind my ‘mamma and papa and T have been very ood this ver so will you please bring mo. a doll that opens and shuts her eyes and apples, candy, oranges, nus. Plena don't forget my mamma and papa and two little brothers and. my" it tle baby sister and please remember my grandma and dear teacher, Mrs. R. EB. Armstrong also my. pastor, Rey. E. Northing so will be good and go to bed early on Xmas eve night. Sincerely. your, LITTLE VIOLET VARGENS. Cumberland Firnace, Tenn December 10, 1917. Dear Santa Clause: — | Tam a little girl nine years old, T go to school every day, Iam in ‘the: primer elass and I have. very good lessons every day and I mind My mamma and papa, #0. will you please bring me a doll and bed, candy, oranges, apples and nuts, ' please don’t forget my mamma and "papa and. sister and brothers and dear grandpa also my teacher, Mrs. R. E. Armstrong and my pastor, Rev. S$. P. MeDonler and grandma and my little cousins In “Indianapolls, Ind, I hope it won't be too bad for your rein deer to travel. I will be Kood and go to sleep early on Xmas eve night. Lovingly your little friend, SARAH BRADLEY. Cumberland Furnace, ‘Tenn. December 10, 1917. Dear Szuta Clause:— Iam a little girl six years old, 1 go to school every day, I am in the little primer class, I am nice to mind my mamma and ‘papa, I have been F Bee er heal — Ca] , wth, a Bg has Lp YN. | WA eo > a a Aho gr ae a 24) cane ae ‘dle ee ee Julius Kaplan THE HATTER | 305 dth Avenue, Ne ‘Wants your trade His Goods are Stylish and Substantial xood all the year, so will you please bring me a doll and a little rocking chair, oranges, apples, candy and nuts. Please don’t forget my mame ma and papa, sisters and brothers and also my little nephew and Httle nieces in Hortense, 1 will be sweet, Yours, truly, LITTLE BELMA BRADLEY. Cumberland Furnace, ‘Tenn, NL MEnGCS, eee Dear Santa Clause:— Tam a very large girl, I go to school every day, I try to be a nies and a good girl and learn my lessom and mind my teacher and T wané you to bring me a nico set of dishes and some nice vases and some Of anges, apples, candy, nuts and anys thing’ you think is nice for me, alse don't forget my little niece, little Lillie May Vanlier and mother an father, sisters and brothers amd srandpapa and grandmother and also my dear teacher, her name Mrs. RB, Armstrong. Please dom’ forget her and remember my Ut cousins living in Nashville and lumbia,. [will go to bed early night of Xmas eve, so good bye, Your‘loving friend, FANNIE VANLIBR. . NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. ```markdown ``` The Blue Ribbon Class Wm. V. CASEY, Waco, Texas. T. A. DICKSON, St. Louis, Mo. J. E. WALLACE, Knoxville, Tenn. G. W. ATKINS, Memphis, Tenn. 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Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl just nine months old, since this is my first Xmas, I won't ask for much. Santa please bring me a shoe-by rocking horse, a teddy suit, some oranges and anything else a wee girl of my age would like. Don't forget my little cousins in Springhill. I don't know what they all want, but Laura Ann wants a piano. Please don't forget my mamma and papa. Mamma Reed and Papa Reed, Mamma Laura and Papa Sam in Springfield and my little playmates, Esther and Caroline Ellizebach. Byalye. Your little girl. MARGARET PORTER BOND. P. S.—Santa don't forget my cousin Samuella Anderson, she wants gray boots. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. December 15, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl only twenty-one months old. I am a very good girl only like to cry some times, mother says I am mighty sweet and a smart baby this is my second Xmas now don't forget me, it seems like you forgot me last year. I am larger. ) 1874 REV. A. W. PONTER, Pastor 15th Avenue Baptist Church I have a mouth full of teeth so you see I can eat. The biggest thing I want is fruits and candies. You can bring me a rubber doll, a cap. I won't ask for much as I want you to remember the soldier boys in the trenches and remember my brother in Cleveland. Ohio, Mr. Carney Carter. All of the orphan children too. I will go to bed early. Bring my Cousin Oscar Madenia something, Mother wants something nice. I will close dear Santa Claus, goodbye. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little boy two years old. I am not large enough to play with many things, but I want a rocking horse, a little wagon, a toy book, some blocks and a lot of candies, oranges and nuts. Yours truly JOHN HILIARY MADDIX, JR. YOUNG TRUTH, JOHN HILIARY MADDIX, JR. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: New Hope Baptist Church. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. December 15, 1917. I am 10 years old and I am in 4th grade. I want you to bring Dear Santa Claus. I am a girl twelve years of age, I go to school, I study second grade, I will tell you what I want you to bring me, a doll, an organ, buggy, a stove and a dress and some fruits and candies and remember my mother and father, my dear cousins in Burns, William and Wesley Carter, Tom and Felix Jones at Dickson. I want you to bring them something nice and I also want a coat, a hat, a pair of shoes. Remember my sick sister Ethel, bring her some fruits and candies. I want you to remember M. Octer Davis to bring him Part Three VOLUME XIII. Your little girl. something nice. Brother Roosevelt wants an overcoat, Adelia wants a dress, some boots. I will close. From LUCILE HAGERS CARTER. 912 11th Ave., N. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl nine years old. I want you to bring me a doll, a doll plano, a stove, a set of dishes and a little dining table and a lot of candies, oranges, nuts and apples. Your wife, CALLIE MATTIE MATTHEWS, P. S.—Don't forget to bring me a story book. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. December 15, 1917 Dear Santa Claus: How are you. I am well and smart. I get good I go to school every day. I get good lessons. I help my brother to get up wood, water and chips. So won't you please remember me. I will tell you what I want you to bring me. I want an air rifle, a horse, a train, a little dog that can bark, a suit, a cap to wear with it, a steam boat, some fire works and some fruits and candies. Now please remember my cousin L. C. and Ler- 4 sey Dodson in Indianapolis, Ind. Bring them what you think would suit them, don't forget Wesley Cookey, bring him whatever you think would be nice for a boy like him. Remember my other cousins and sisters, brothers, mother and father. I will go to bed early. Prove your boy. WM. LESLEY CARTER. I am a big boy this Christmas. Papa went away so I had to help mother. He will be home on the 22nd to spend Christmas. I am 7 years old and a good, smart boy, so please bring me a pinchback suit, overcoat, sleigh, drum, horn, candy, nuts and oranges. Please remember my teacher, Miss Matilda Green, and remember her with us. Your little boy. DANIEL WALTER BATTLE, 14 S. Hill street, Nashville, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Baptist Church. I am 10 years old and I am in the 4th grade. I want you to bring me some candy, oranges and a doll and shoes for Christmas. This is all I have to say this time. Good bye. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. My mother is a widow and I won't ask you for much this time. I am in the 4th A grade. Mother says I am very smart. Please bring me a military coat, a reader, a doll, some fruit, candy, nuts and cakes. Please bring mother a ring. Don't forget my NASHVILLE A CITY OF OPPORTUNITY--THE LEADING NEGRO JOURNAL IN TENNESSEE. NASHVILLE. TENN., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1917. teacher, Miss Whitley. I will close. Yours lovingly. AGNES ST. CLAIR TURNER, 504 E. Market st., Lebanon, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl-11 years old. I go to school every day. I am in the 4th-A Grade. Mamma and dada say I am a very smart little girl. I want a sweater, one pair of black hose, one pair of white ones, a cap, a pair of overshoes, a new dress and a pair of kid gloves, fruits, nuts and candies of all kinds. Please don't forget mother and daughter, think mankind would like to have some brown boots and a coat and dress and dady would like to have a new overcoat and a suit. Don't forget my brother 15 years of age. He would like to have an overcoat, a suit and a pair of leggins. Don't forget my teacher, Miss Price. Lovingly your little friend. MYRA H. HOGANS Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I take much pleasure in writing you to let you know what I want you to bring me. I want you to bring me a coat, a pair of tan English walkers, black kid gloves, silk hose, checked plaid dress and checked ribbon. I ask so much because I have been so smart at home and at school. I am in the fourth grade. I am 12 years of age. But please don't forget to bring my birthstone and my bracelet. Well, bye bye. I remain as ever, yours sincerely. HELEN E. JOHNSON. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I'm a little girl 11 years old. I'm in the fourth grade. I want you to bring me a rain coat, a doll, a new sled. My little brother wants a new sleigh, too. I want one that's painted blue and all sorts of candies, nuts and fruits. From CHARLINE RICHMOND. 442 E. Main Street, Lebanon, Tenn. Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I take great pleasure in writing you this letter to let you know the things I want Christmas. I want some gloves, tan high top shoes, fireworks, all kind of fruits, overshoes and stockings. And I want all kind of candy. I am very smart in my books. I am 13 years of age; I am in the 4th grade. Well, I will close. Listen! Don't forget to boil those cabbage down. Respectfully yours, SALLIE B. RUCKS. 240 Owen street, Lebanon, Tenn. Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know what I want for Christmas. I want some shoes, dress, cap, sweater, tablet, pencil, stockings, handkerchief, school bag, doll and some fruit. Good beef. From IDELLA HARRIS. Lebanon, Tenn. Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write and let you know what I want for Christmas. I want you to help us to get some paint for our school building and to help buy a piano for our school and remember our teachers. From DAISY AMRIE PETTY, Second Year Junior High. Wilson County Training School. Lebanon, Tenn. Dec. 12, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write and tell you what I want for Christmas. Please bring me some fruit, candy and nuts and anything else you wish. Please remember our school teachers. I go to the Wilson County Training School. I am second year Junior High. From MAMIE HARVEY. MAMIE HARVEY. Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me one or two dresses, a pair of stockings, some gloves, a cape and scarf, a set of beauty pins, some handkerchiefs and some ribbon. Good bye. From your friend. GLADYS RUCKS. Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write to you while I was in school. I thought I would write you a sweet little letter to let you know what I want for Christmas. I have been very smart in school and at home, too. I want you to bring me some oranges, bananas, apples, nuts, granuts and some chestnuts. That is what I want in fruits. I don't want any toys this Christmas. 126 E. Main Street, Lebanon, Tenn. Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: How are you getting along. I am going to school. I am in the fourth grade. I am very smart. I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas: a dress, shoes, stockings, a hat some fruit and candies. I will thank you for what you bring. I have been a good girl. I think that is about all I want. Good luck. Yours grateful friend, ISABELLE F. JOHNSON. 126 E. Main, Lebanon, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn. Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: As it is near the time of year for you to visit. I thought I would write a few lines to let you know what I want to leave me as presents. Please bring us some money on our piano and a table for my recitation room and a for her to bring me a doll and an anything else will bring and don't forget my teachers. Your sincere friend. MAYME C. CARTER. Wilson County Training School, Junior High. Lebanon. Tenn. Dec. 15, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: As it is nearly Christmas again 1 [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. DR. C. H. CLARK Whose congregation celebrated fifth Anniversary during the week beginning December 14th and December 15th. Whose congregation celebrated his week beginning December 11th and ending December 17th. thought I would write you again and let you know what I want you to bring me. I am a girl 16 years of age. Mr. Santa our school is a beautiful one and I want you to help us with it as much as possible. I won't ask for much as there are many others looking for something. I want a lavaler, fruits and candies. Now, remember our school. I still desire your prayers as ever. ANNA ELIZABETH RICHMOD, Wilson Training School, Junior High REV. G. B. TAYLOR why you shouldn't bring me everytime. I am going to have a Christmas tree at my house Christmas. I know I have a gift. I would invite you to it, but you could not be there and so there would not be any use of inviting you. I would like for you to be there. I want you to bring me some candies, oranges, firecrackers, peanut butter, a suit of close, a dress for the baby and one for manna. I must close. From your grateful friend. WILLIAM D. WOODS, 318 Lake street. Shelbyville, Tennessee, Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am 18 years old. I have been going to school all the fall and my teacher says that I've been real smart. Her name is Mrs. Sallie Hawkins. I want you to please bring me a very large doll, a teddy bear, a trunk, a dress for myself, a hat and doll suit and a little doll bed room suit. Please remunerate my two sisters and my grandmother and grandpa in Shelbyville. I am as ever your little girl. DELPHIA A. TILLMAN, JR., Shelbyville, Tennessee. Nashville, Tennessee, Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy just come to this world ten weeks ago and for 10 the whole ten weeks as war. I want you to please, Santa, bring me a soldier's suit, a son and everything to equip to go to France, also bring me a little pony to ride over there and plenty of candies and nuts to last me until Pastor 2nd Baptist Church, who preached a wonderful sermon during Anniversary Week. Lebanon, Teun., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am writing to you for to let you know how I am getting along. How are you, fat Santa Claus? I am in the middle. I am very smart. am 11 years of age. am I want to bring me a wagon, goat and harness. I want a strong one. That is about all. But, listen, don't leave off that pot of beans. REV. J. A. BROWN, Pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church; and Mrs. Brown. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus! I thought I would write you a few lines in order to tell you some of the things I want you to bring me: a wheel. I am in the 4th grade now and I want a pair of skates, some aprils, some raisins, nuts and a pair of shoes. I am going to put you a present on the Christmas tree. You can get it that night. I am going to try to put you on something that I think you need. I am a bad boy now Your grateful friend. why you shouldn't bring me every time. I am going to have a Christmas tree at my house Christmas. If I knew that you could be there, I would invite you to it, but you could not be there and so there would not be any use of inviting you. I would like for you to be there. I want you to bring me some candies, oranges, firecrackers, peanut butter, a suit dress for the baby and one for mamma. I must close. From your grateful Friend Shilbville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am I 19 years old. I have been going to school all the fall and my teacher says that I’ve been real smart. Her name is Mrs. Sallie Hawkins. I want you to please bring me a very large doll, a teddy bear, a trunk, a dress for myself, a hat and doll suit case and a little doll bed-room set. Please remember my two sisters and my brother in Nashville and my grandmother and grandpa in Shelbyville. I am as ever your little girl Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy just come to this world ten weeks ago and for 1 the whole world at war. I want you to please, Santa, being me a soldier's suit, a gun and everything to equip to go to France, also bring me a little pony and a plenty of candies and nuts to last me to get to Berlin, Santa, I live at 2601 West End Ave. My name is Allen J. Ferguson, Jr. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl going to school and learning the rules. I am trying to be good and mind papa and mama. Please bring me a doll, a toy stove, a doll bed, candy, apples and pears and irishies. I am 5 years old. Dear old Santa, my stocking will be hanging also at Grandpa and Grandma Whittaker's don't forget Madge Grizzard and Beatrice Berry. Your little girl. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 2 years old. I help manma sweep and pick up chips. Please bring me a doll, doll piano, a pair of gloves, candy, apples, oranges, nuts, raisins and fizz. Please bring manma and napa something and don't forget Grandpa and Grandma Whitaker. I'll close with best wishes. Your little girl. Nashville, Tennessee, Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 2 years old and very, very smart. Mother dear says I am naughty sometimes, but that doesn't last long. So please bring me a doll, doll buggy and bed. I won't ask for much as I have a little sister and a little auntie and a whole lot of little cousins. I don't want you to forget. Don't forget some fruit and something nice for mother dear and daddy Pop at Franklin and Aunt Sallie at 1401 Heiman street. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write you a letter and tell you what I want Christmas. I am in the 4th grade. I want a dress, sweater, doll, oranges, apples, candy, bananas, raisins and also some nuts. I am 16 years of age. That is all. Bye bye. From EMMA ERNESTINE JOHNSON. Franklin, Tenn., R. R. 7, Dec. 1917. Dear Santa Claus: WILLIAM D. WOODS 318 Lake street. ANNIE JEWELL REESE. Mulberry, Tenn., Box 5. EMMA ERNESTINE JOHNSON. I am a little girl just two years old. Now don't forget to come to see me. Everybody who knows me says I am sweet. I want you to bring me good things to eat and please don't forget my cousin, Hattie Starnes, mother, and I am sure she and Jessie Mai Genry, also little Johnie Robt. Smithson. Bring him something good to eat and don't forget mother and father and please don't forget Aunt Johnie Ewing. Now this is all. Your little girl, I thought I would write you a letter, send us three dolls, three doll beds, and a set of dishes, a doil buggy and a set of knives and forks, raisins, apples, oranges, candy. So I will close. From DALMA, CUMMING. I live on the Squirrel Hill Road, a pile from Antioch. Dear Santa, Mad. I am your little girl only 10 years old. I go to school every day and help my mamma. She says I am very A. A. Please this is from a little boy name Albert White, I live at 17 Trimble street. I want you to bring me a billy goat and wagon, two waists, two pairs of hose and a kitty car, a train. I am a little boy five years old next April. Please bring me a pair of leggins. 1228 East Hill St. Nashville, Teen., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little orphan girl, please bring me a dress, some ribbon, a writing desk, some stockings and a pair of rubbers and please don't get my little eight year old sister, to Sunday school and church. My Famille. I go to school every day and name is HELEN HOCKETT. P. S.—Please remember Mr. and Mrs. Holmes are they so nice to me. 1805 Heffernan Street. Nashville, Teen., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy just six months old, and as this is my first Christmas, I hope you won't forget me. Please bring me a pretty little coat, some shoes, dresses, gloves and stockings, a rocking horse and chair and bring REV. H. M. BURNS, Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church 17. REV. H. M. BURNS, Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church. --- Antioch, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Cape Santa Claus; Franklin, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. R. R. 4, Box 15. FANNIE RUSSELL. Dear Santa Claus: 1228 East Hill St HELEN HOCKETT 1865 HeCervan Street NUMBER 飛 lots and' lots of candy, oranges, and apples for I do love to eat. Bring my sister some nice things and don't forget muver, daddy and grandsie. Bye-bye. From your little boy, D. H. BOXLEY, JR. 1805 Heffernan Street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a sweet little girl one year and seven months old. I have been very good and sweet. Muver says so and I hope you will bring me a pretty little piano, set of boards, and a little tub and wash board, also bring me some pretty little dresses, aprons, stockings, gloves and a pair of shoes and lots of goodies. Don't forget little brother. He is so cute, and remember muver, daddy and grandsie. Now Santa come down the chimney in muvers room and put my things near my little brass bed. With love, I am Your little girl, EUDORA LUCILE BOXLEY. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I thought I would write you a letter to tell you what I want this Christmas. Now Santa I want you to bring me some candy and apples and oranges and nuts and cakes. Now Santy I want you to bring me some thing to play with. I want you to bring me a story book, now Santy I want you to bring me a dress, a pair of stockings, a pair of shoes, so don't forget mother and don't forget my little friends Lillian Cotten and Myrtle Jackson. Yours truly. ALMIRA BALLENTINE. 1612 Seovel St. MR. G. T. BAKER, Supt. Mt. Olive Baptist Sunday School. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— As it is nearly Xmas and we all look for you Xmas. Santa Claus please bring us something for our school building, bring us some money on our piano, we need one very badly. Santa Claus I know you will bring them. I am in the Wilson City Tritin School and Junior High Department. Yours sincerely. MADOLEN CROWDER. Stevenson, Ala., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Clause: Please bring me the following articles: candy, nuts, raisins, oranges, apples, a pair of shoes, a pair of scissors, a ball of crochetting thread, a doll set, a packet of needles and a image sleeping doll, and don't forget another and father and little sister, a little girl. ROXIE B. HURT. R. No. 1, Box 92. Little Ones Write To Santa Claus. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Since it is almost your time of year to come I thought I would write you a letter before you came and let you know what I want. First bring a table for our recitation room or anything you think we need in our school. We appreciate anything you bring and after you have done your best for our school, you may bring me anything you please. Sincerely yours, ANNA PRICE. 2nd year Junior High, Wilson County Training School. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: It is almost your time to visit us and I thought I would write you and let you know what I want. In the second year junior High Department of the Wilson County Training school. I want you to bring us some money on our piano, also a table for our recitation room. Remember all the teachers, especially the pupil and Mrs. Crews. Bring me anything you think best. Sincerely yours, LUCILE HARVEY. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl eleven years old. I am in the fourth grade, I go to school and Sunday school every Sunday and every day. For Christmas I want a tan pair of lace shoes, a pair of gray gloves, three pairs of stockings all kinds of nuts, candies and fruits. And do not forget mother, mother, grandmother and my two grandfather and other friends. I will close ANDREA KATHERINE MARTIN. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: As it is near Xmas I will try to write and tell you what I would like for you to get for our school, a piano and anything else needed in our building and would like for you to not forget my teacher and bring me anything you like. Your sincere friend, LIZZIE YOUNG. Junior High Training School. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am writing you a letter to let you and me what I would like for you to bring and am a little girl just fourteen years old, so I wish you to bring me a doll about twelve inches high, all kinds of fruits and candies. Old Santa please bring me a story book or "Old Mother Goose" rhymes. Well this is all and I know you will bring me what I want because I don't ask for much. Please don't forget my teachers and mother. Your little girl, OLLIE M. WINTER. Wilson County Training School. South Pittsburg, Tenn. Dear Santa Calus: I am a little boy just 9 years old and I have been good and go to school every day. I want you to send me a airplane, a sled and some skates. Send so candy, too, with nuts and fruit all candies. Send mamma and Dosse something. Send papa something, if only a new Pythian ritual, as he has worn his out reading it. Your boy, CLARENE CUMMINS DROPSY "THE NEW NEGRO" Newspaper-magazine-Review Published in the interest of the New Negro Manhood Movement, wants re- liable AGENTS EVERYWHERE. 20 pages, sells readily at 5 cents each. Send 25 cents for Agent's outfit, including sample copies, circulars, etc., to the CLARION AGENCY, 118 West 134th Street, New York City. KINKY HAIR BECOMES Fluffy --- Soft --- Silky -By- Herolin Using Pomade Hair Dressing for making coarse nappy hair grow long, soft, fluffy, silky, so you can do it up in any style. Removes DANDRUFF and Stops ITCHING SCALP, HEROLIN is delightfully perfumed and not sticky or gummy. SENIOR GENTE detaine or coin for a big box HEROLIN, ATLANTA, Georgia AGENTS WANTED Write for Terms GIRLS and LADIES can earn from $4.00 to $6.00 a day or evening at home. You can earn from $4.00 to $6.00 a day or evening at home, no interference with other duties. Any ambition person can earn big money. You can earn from hard work and poor pay. For full particulars send 3 cents in stamps to THE IDEAL COMPANY. Box 70, Station G., New York City. Adv. The National Life and Accident Insurance Co. Nashville, Teen, Cash Capital $300,000.00 Life, Health and Accident Insurance in one Policy Weekly and Monthly Premium Plan South Pittsburg, Tenn. My Precious Santa Claus: I think of you often and wonder if you think of me. I am the only child in our family and if you don't send me dolls and plenty of toys I shall give you. My mother says I am good and I know. You send me what you think I need. Don't forget Elizabeth Eldridge this year, for she has hard lessons and may not write you, but Santa, she is god and loves you, too. I was about to forget Bessie Taylor. Bring her and Readie Mal things. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old and go to school and sing in the choral class at Sunday school. I like to be good and mamma just looks at me and smiles all the time. Bring me some candy, chewing gum. fruit and nuts. Bring me a Negro doll that opens and closes her eyes and some pretty play things. Remember mamma and papa, too, also Sister Effie Mai. This is Alan Hooper, Santa, you remember me, don't you? I live on Jasper plke. So Pittsburg, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus We go to the Richard City School and are learning to read, write, spell and make figures. Our teacher, Mrs. Hawkins, tells us that Santa Claus will visit the good children and Kris Kringle the bad ones. We don't want to see old Kris. Our names are on the honor roll and we want to bring us lots of candy, oranges, apples, bananas, and nuts, and we want pretty dishes and dishes and a toy piano and a whole heap of things. Bring Jasper, Robert Lee, George Willie and Josephine something, if you please. Your little girl, ANNIE MAY GREEN, MARGARET WALKER, Richard City, Tenn. Richard City. Dear Santa Claus: We are two little sisters. Our ages are 5 and 7 years. Our mamma is sick now. We want you and Dr. Clapp to make her well first then bring her gifts to eat and to play with. We go to school day to Mrs. Hawkins and we are learning fast. We have been good, too. Now, bring us toys, clothes and candies, cakes, fruits and nuts. Bring Mamma Pulley something. As ever, HALLIE MAI and HAWKIN FRANK BUCKNER. Dear Santa Claus: We are cousins. Our names are Clara Bonner and Estell McCray. We have just moved from South Pitts- burg to Richard City. Will be six years old next birth days. We are going to school after Christmas. We want you to bring us some Red Cross and soldier dolls, some apples, nuts, oranges and candy. Don't forget our mamma and papa. CLARA AND ESTELL Dear Santa Claus; I am six years old and can read, write and spell. I have been good, a long time. Well, for about six years I know and I want a doll and doll buggy, a toy set of dishes, a teddy bear and a lap full of candy, apples, oranges and nuts. Send mother and my little sisters what you think they need. Sister Kathleen is here from Detroit, Mich. She has a mighty big trunk. Did you see her before she left there? South Pittsburg, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus: My name is Allelyn Hyatt and I want you to send a lot of things for me and my little sister, Marle. Send me a toy that will go to sleep, a toy set of that will go to sleep, a stove and plenty of candy, fruits and mama, Sand papa and mamma something, too, and don't forget my teacher, Mrs. Hatcher. Dear Santa Claus: We have been good and we want you to come and bring us a toy auto a doll, a train and bushels of fruit, candy and nuts. Mamma wants you to come to her and papa. This is Clarence Douglass writing to you. I am 12 years old and I am a Christian now. I want you to send me a Bible with gold edges that has references and a concordance. I'll not ask for much, as I want you to do a A. A. for the pilgrims, but do Red Cross and the Y. M. C. A., to send me a new suit, hat and shoes, plenty of good things to eat. Remember my mother and father and also my pastor, Rev. J. T. M. South Pittsburg, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus: You always think of me because I am good and love to go to school and to Sunday school, too. I want a new coat and muff, a Negro doll and doll clothes. I want a toy tub and wash board, plenty of fruits and nuts. You may send something to my little brother, St. Clair, and my older sister, Katherine. Don't forget mamma, grandma and Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Cox. I remain your little girl, MARGIE PANKEY. Dear Santa Claus: Will you please come to see me and my sisters and my mother this Christmas? You know she is a window and needs to take a papa's place in seeing after us. Now bring us all something especially mamma as she tries so hard to get us what we want. Now, Santa, if you will bring us a lot of things it will be such a rest to mamma and appreciated by us all. Mix up your gifts and bring things that you need. Yours truly, ILA MAI GAINES, South Pittsburg, Tenn. Richard City, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus: I am 17 years old and in the second reader. My teacher says I am a good little girl. Now I want a doll, a doll bed and carriage, besides nuts, fruits, cake and candy. Now, don't you disappoint me? Bring my little sister and brother something, also Lillian Bell Jones. She is in the third grade. LEOLA FRANKLIN NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917 South Pittsburgh, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 11 years old and I am in the 6th grade trying to make the 6th by Christmas and have been a good little girl this year. I have been going to school every day. I am not going to ask for very much. Bring me two dolls, a doll bed and buggy, a doll kitchen cabinet, a doll parlor set, a sewing box with sewing things in it, doll piano, chairs and also, a hat, coat, stockings, overshoe, a sleight to ride on, oranges, apples, bananas, nuts and all kinds of candy, a dot house, pot, vessels, a doll basket, carrying gum. Bring mamma, papa, Grandma Pulum, and Grandma Atkins something. I also want a doll trunk, doll grip and sparkels. Franklin, Tenn. Dec. 16, 1917. R. R. 4, Box 15. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy only 12 years old. I don't want very much this Christmas. Please bring me a horn, sweater, and a dollar. Remember me some fruit, candy, nuts. Remember me tale friend, Tomie James Robertson his mother is dead. Bring him some thing nice, also Walter Mays Williams Bennett. Your boy, EARLIE RUSSELL Franklin, Tenn. Dec. 16, 1917. R. R. 4, Box 15. Dear Santa Claus: Here I am again this year. I have been going to school every day. I am 8 years old. My teacher says I am very smart. I want you to bring me a trumpet, a drum, a story book, a triclever a lot of fruit and candy, also a horse. Remember my mamma and papa and my school mates. Your little boy, CHARLIE RUSSELL I am a little girl 1 years old. I go to school every day and mind my teacher. Well, I want you to bring me a big doll and a buggy for her to ride in and a set of doll dishes, a litte table and parlor set, apples, oranges, candies and lots of other things. Remember my teacher, Miss Manile Lee Reams, also little Flora Wray. We truly, - VERA L. RUSSELL. Franklin, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. R. R. 4, Box 15. Dear Santa Claus: I am a very small baby boy only two years and 11 months old. My mamma said I was very smart. I want you to bring me a rocking horse, a climbing monkey, horse and wagon a story book and a doll. Bring me some fruit and nuts, Remember me, Aunt Gertrude. She is sick. Bring me something nice to eat, also my little boy, L. C. Mays. Your little boy. BEASLEY WHITE Nashville, Tennessee, Dec. 17, 1917. 906 McCampbell St. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 15 years old. I have been good all the year. I go to school every day. My teacher says I am smart in my books. Now as times are so hard you may bring me something that you think would be suitable for my age. No, please don't forget my mother and please my aunt, Hatie Caruthers. I am gay, but he is in Nashville and go to school, New Santa, my home is Franklin, Tenn. R.F.D. 7. Please don't forget grandma Beal. She works so hard all the time and don't forget Grandma and Grandpa Starnes, and also don't forget my cousins, Saphoria. Annie Lon and Mittle Gentry. Bring them something nice and please remember little Louise Beal. She is so sweet. Your little girl. HATTIE PEARL STARNES. Join the Forward Quest Girls in their effort to make Xmas cheer Sunday at the Library at 7:00 p. m. 920 Eleventh avenue. Nashville, Tennessee, Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl six years old and I have been good this year. I want you to bring me a nice doll, some furniture to put in my play house. Bring plenty of fruit and nuts. Don't bring any candies, but bring any thing else you think will be nice and don't forget gamma and papa. Bring them something; also auntie. Bring her a present. Bye my. Your little girl, OLGA BURNETT. The various schools in the city will furnish music at the Forward Quest Girls' Xmas meeting Sunday at the Library at 7:00 p. m. Stevenson, Ala., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Clause: I am a little girl four years old. I want you to bring me a book and some candy, some nuts and a doll. I think that will be all. O. L. C. HURT. Dear Santa Clause: I am a little girl five years old, and I want you to bring me a Negro doll, and a buggy, some candies, nuts and oranges. Don't forget mother and daddy, and give the soldiers something too. Please bring my doll a fur set for it is very cold here. Your little girl. FLOYDIA BELLE WASHINGTON 1462 Lake View Rd., Cleveland, O. Stevenson, Ala., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I enclose you five cents for which please send me a copy of the Globe MARY E. HURT. R. No. 1, Box 92. Stevenson, Ala., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Clause: I want you to bring me a doll and apple, an orange and nuts, candy and that will be all. STEPHENS F. HURT. Please bring me the following articles. Bring me a doll, a machine, a doll lamp, a doll stove, coconut, a story book, nuts and candy and a ring. MARY E. HURT. Stevenson, Ala. Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little baby. I want you to bring me a rubber doll and some candy and some nuts and oranges. That will be all. LEANER BELL HURT. Stevenson, Ala., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a cup and a book and a doll and some candy, apples and that will be all. A. D. HURT Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Clause:— I am a little boy eight years old. Please Santa bring me a pair of gloves, horn, wagon and a cap-gun and all kinds of confectioneries. Yours, truly. P.O. Box 14 PARCHMONT, JR. 1604 Scovel Street. P. S.—Don't forget grandmother, who lives at 1520 14th Ave., North. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Clause:— I am a little girl seven months old. I am a very smart and good little girl. Now Sana I want you to please bring me a doll, doll bed, doll buggy and a pair of white gloves. a set of white hats and a doll house. Don't forget maumua and papa. Yours truly. MILDRED PARCHMONT. 1604 Scovel Street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Clause:— I am a boy ten years old in the 2A grade. I want you to please bring me a pair of gloves and a box of handkerchiefs and some story books. Yours, truly. WILLIAM PARCHMONT. 1604 Scovel Street. 148 Fillmore Street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1917. Dear Santa Clause:— I thought I would write you a letter of thanks for what you brought the Dillard children last Xmas, now please bring we all something nice to wear and plenty good things to eat and plenty coal to make good fires to sit by. Now please don't forget all my people. From your little girl, ANNTER DILLARD. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— Will you please not forget me. I have an auntie in Louisville and maamma and auntie and uncle in Nashville, please come to all those places for me please. I'm with my grandma and grandpa at Alexandra, Tenn. SAM HENRY WALKER. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl four years old, and am the only little member of my family. I am very good, I play with my maddy and mother. Please bring me a doll that can open her eyes and chat them and a little table and chance and a stove so I can cook for her and a C book, so I can learn my letters and some hair ribbon, unfurderwear and stocking. Hope you won't think I am asking for very much this time as this is the first time I have ever wrote to you and please don't forget my sweet little mother. A little girl, ELIZABETH ROBERTSON. 909 Eleventh Avenue, North. I am a little girl three years old and I want you to bring me some nice dresses and hair ribbon and shoes, also nuts and candy. I do not want any toys as you brought me so many last year and they are good yet. I've been good all this year, Santa, so please don't forget me. I've learned my ABC's have learned to say the speech about hair had a little lamb, Remember mamma, she is good too, and works hard too. Bye Santa Claus. Hope to write you again next year. Your baby girl, PRESTON OVERALL. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1917. Dear Santa: I am a little boy four and one-half years old, and I would like to have an automobile large enough for me to ride in, also a drum, an electric train, a horn and some candy and whatever else you think a little boy like me should eat. I will not ask for much I know you will have to give the soldiers something. Please don't forget my dear mamma and daddy and my dear aunt and uncle. I remain. Your little friend, FREDERICK BURTON, JR., 1212 3rd avenue, South. Evansville, Miss., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Calus: There are so many poor orphan children for you to remember this year I will not ask you for many presents this time. I would like some story books, a manicure set, a pair of kid gloves and a sewing set. Please do not forget my uncle, E. O. Brown, Grandmother Brown of Columbia, Tennessee, the Mother A. B. Morris of S12 Twelfth Avenue, South Nashville, Tenn. Be sure to remember the soldier boys. I am 11 years old and always your friend. THELMA M. FORD. Antioch, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write and tell you what I want. Please bring me a boy and a boy doll and lots of good toys to eat and bring my teacher something nice. She says I am the smartest girl. I school. I am 8 years old and in the second grade and I don't get to go to school very much for I have the rhinestone in my legs. Now, Santa, you see I am sick and not in the girls' way. Bring Anna and Mildred Guthrie something. Good bye. Yours. LEROY BATTLE. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 19, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 17 years old and in the 2B Grade. I have been very good this year, and fish that you would visit me. I want to bring me a doll, bed, stove, story books, tea set and plenty of candy nuts, fruit and anything else you may think of. Please also remember my sweet mother and two sisters. Reaspectfully, MATILDA KEBLEB, 41 Trimble Street. Antioch, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl. I want plenty of fruit and a doll and some new shoes. I won't ask for much for my papa might have to go to the camps before. Bring Miss Mayberry something nice. And, Santa, bring by Uncle Bonner Battle a wife and name her Hattie. Bring Rena Paskett, Henrietta and all of the school children something good. Remember mamma and papa, Grandpa and Grandma Guthrie, also Gramma Battle. Good bye. NETTLE THEE BATTLE. Antioch, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a big little girl with long Mrs.MaryGary Mary. Mrs Gary is back again at 423 Cedar. Her old stand. Meals. [adv.] hair and Jim Sanders who lives next door to me says I am pretty and my mamma says I am good and smart. My papa died over a year ago and I have a brother at the camp and my sister, Hattie People, is in the asylum. Now, Sanya, you know I need lots to cannibal to help me. Sanya, you can bring and lodge of things to eat and wear and lodge shoes for Bill. Remember my playmates, Tennie Boyd and Billy Sam Battle and Johnnie Burks. Good bye. Yours, MARY GUTHRIE PEOPLES. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am just a little girl 19 years old and I have been waiting for you to come. I have tried to be good but you can't all the time to be good but you don't like it and won't bring me things. I don't want many things. Times are so hard. I want a rain coat, a nice story book, some dresses and ribbons and nuts, oranges and raisins. I will make molasses candy. I can't get any sugar. Please don't forget my mother and father and three little cousins. SADIE C. HARRIS. P. S.-I live at 22th 123 inch South. Bring my horses and sow some Christmas feed. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 3 years old. I want a wagon, drum and anything else you think would be nice for a little good boy. Please don't forget Albert. He wants some shees and a watch and plenty of candies. Please don't forget a good little girl three years old. I want a Negro doll and candies and don't forget Arthur, Jr. He wants a drum, horn and a fine engine and a suit and plenty of cakes and oranges. JUANITA PEARL HADDOX, 1602 Jefferson Street. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl just one mouth old and I am a good girl. Mother says so. I don't want much. Just please bring me a rattler and a rubber doll and don't forget mother and father, and also my little cousin, Ed. Jr., and good Nannie that lives in Munt, and Santa, don't forget my Aunt Nobile that lives in Kansas City. Oh, don't want a cap and a pair of stockings. Now, Santa, you will find at 1307 Cedar street. So good bye. From Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old. I go to school. I learn my lessons and try to be very good. I don't want much this year. I want you to bring me a cap, a pair of shoes and rubbers and some hair ribbon, fruits, candies and nuts. Don't forget to bring my mamma Ditty something, also mamma and Jack and please don't forget little Caroline and little J. M. Jr. I will go to bed early. Please bring Fritz a collar. MYRTLE DEAN WOODARD. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 4 years old. I have been as good as I could be. I want you to please bring me some fruit and nuts, a rocking chair, a stove like Myrtle's, a pair of gloves. Bring some sugar for Aunt Walker and don't forget my mamma, Aunt Sallie and Daddy. I will go to bed at 8 o'clock. Your little girl 416 6th avenue, N. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Since this is the first Christmas in Nashville I wont ask for very much. I only want you to bring just anything you think you a little boy three years old would like. Hoping this will find you and Mrs. Santa well. I close wishing you both a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I am your good little boy. GEORGE THOMES LEE, JR. Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a silk dress, velvet hat, set of furs, purse and scraper and boots? I have been real good and I try hard to be smart so I hope I have helped for too much. Please remember me as a friend in Chattanooga, also my little friend Cornelia and Francis, And, Santa, don't fall to bring Aunt Mary Page something nice. Your devoted little girl, MARY KATHERINE BATTLE, 14 S. Hill St., Nashville, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years of age. I live at 14 S. Hill street. I have been real good all the year, so I am going to ask you to please bring me a dress, cap and scarf, stockings, rubbers, hair ribbon, candy, nuts and oranges. And, Santa, please bring me a dress, with hair. I do not like bald-headed dolls like you brought me last Christmas, so please find me one with hair. Don't forget my little chum, Elizabeth Rutherford, and please remembrance Uncle Warner and Aunt Katie, also my teacher Honesty. Your little girl. MATTIE ALICE BATTLE 14 S. Hill St., Nashville, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus: Since this is my first Christmas from home I hope you will bring me all I ask. I have been about 9 months. My home is Florida, so please bring me a box of writing paper, hair ribbon, stockings, a set of furs, candy, nuts and oranges. Santa dear, please remember my Sister Milred, mother and father, also my Grandmother Pyles, where I am staying, Aunt Milred and Uncle Willard. Your little girl. BERTHA LULA ADAMS. 7 So. Hill St., Nashville, Tenn. I am a little girl 7 years old and I try very hard to be a good girl and I want you to please bring me a bed for my big Negro doll and a set of big tin dishes, a dress and some new hair ribbon and plenty of candles and nuts. Don't forget Grandma Young. She lives in Indianapolis. Good bye. MARGUERITE SMITHSON. P. S.—don't forget I want a little baby doll, too. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18. 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 9 years old. I want you to come on for I have talked about you so much until my mamma says she is tired hearing me. Please bring me a cow boy suit, a cap, paper cap pistol, some handkerchiefs and lots of candies and fruits and anything else you have to spare. Stop by my aunt's house. I always have a stocking up there. Good bye. WM. SMITHSON, JR. ST ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Fourth Sunday in Advent. The Epistle, Phil. 4:4. The Gospel, St. Jno. 1:19. 6:30 a. m. Sermon and Meditation on the fifth Psalm. Topic at 11 "The blessing of giving." At 6:30 p. m. Brotherhood service and sermon on "All things are ours in Christ." 25 Christmas day. 26 St. Stephen Marty. 27 St. Jno. Evangelist. 28 Holy Inocents. The public is invited to be present at the early Christmas morning sermon to be preached by the Rev. E.NCaldwil of the First Presbyterian Church. Early Christmas Morning services at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church will begin at 5:00 a. m. and continue till 7:30. There will be a victoria song service 5 to 6, after which the choir will render a beautiful service. "Christmas Joy Bells." arranged from favorite Classics by E. Lorenz Publishing Co. There will processional and recessional hymns. ST JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH. The Sunday school of the St. John Baptist Church continues to grow under the able management of our Supt. Dea. J. A. Turner. We had an all day rally Sunday, in the interest of our most worthy pastor, Rev. W. H. Whittaker to assist in getting him an auto. We were blessed with three beautiful sermons. Rev. Wm. White-side filled the pulpit at 11:30 o'clock and preached an able well spoken sermon, at 3 o'clock the pastor filled the rostum and delivered a sermon that was spiritually and intelligently rendered, and again at 8 o'clock he filled his post, and poured out another wonderful sermon from the beautiful text, Ezekiel 37: 4. subject "O ye dry bones he ye the word of the Lord." We had several visiting members and ministers. The distinguished and well equipped Rev. E. W. Hawthorne, D. D., was with us and will preach for us Thursday night, Dec. 20. Come and hear him. Visitors always welcome. Rev. W. H. Whittaker, Pastor. Dea. J. A. Turner, Supt. Maggie Pillow, Secretary. WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The National Superintendent for the colored work of the W. C. T. U., Mrs. Eliza Peterson, has been spending some days in Nashville. Her visit has been looked forward to with a great interest and her coming has proved an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. On Thursday night Mrs. Peterson gave an address at the Negro Carnegie Library, where despite the severe weather a number of friends were present to welcome her. She gave a splendid message, telling about the great W. C. T. U. convention in Washington, D. C., which she had recently attended, as well as speaking about the encouraging features of the temperance cause generally. On Monday night, Dec. 17th Mrs. W. C. T. U. held at the Fireside School headquarters, 612 Gay street. Again her message was most helpful as she outlined plans of work for the local Union to follow and spoke of the various departments of the National W. C. T. U. A generous offering was received which was a slight expression of the esteem in which Mrs. Peterson is held by her friends in Nashville. During Mrs. Peterson's stay in the city she has been busy visiting schools and other places where she had the opportunity. Roger Williams, Walden and Fisk University have been blest with her presence, also State Normal A. and I. While in Nashville Mrs. Peterson has made her headquarters at the Fireside School where all have been helped by her consecrated personality. NEGRO PUBLIC LIBRARY. Xmas Story Hour—Miss Cushing of the Fireside School will have charges and tell Xmas stories. The Shep herds and the Wise men will be acted. Special Xmas music on the victoria. Last Saturday was Fisk Day, Miss Rood, the Kindergarten teacher told stories to the smaller children and the young People's Division enjoyed Folk Dances. XMAS AND NEW YEAR For Xmas and New Year suggestions consult the library. The library will be closed Xmas Day. Get a membership card at the library for your Xmas gift. A gift if used will serve you through life. The Galeda Class of Pleasant Green Baptist Church met at the residence of Mrs. Samuel Duncan, 1205 18th Avenue, N. The meeting was opened by the president with eight members present. Prayer was opened by the teacher and Superintendent of the Sunday school. After which the roll was called and each member responded with dues, which the lesson was taken up and delivered for thirty minutes by the teacher. The lesson was discussed beautifully and many interesting thoughts were brought out. The class then closed with the Galeda Motto. After which the hostess served a delicious two course menu. The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Carrie Dickerson, Almeda Street. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE COLORED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD MEETING. The Executive Committee of the Middle Tennessee Colored Teacher's Association is called to meet Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1917 at 2 p.m., in the "Negro Board of Trade room 410 Cedar street. Business, looking forward to the annual spring meeting must be transacted. A full attendance is expected from the members of the committee. T. A. Ferguson H. J. Johnson, Secretary. 8 WE SELL THE EARTH Buy and Sell Real Estate, Build and Repair Homes, Secure Tenants and Collect Rentals, Improve and Redem Property, Terms to Sell, Call on us before going elsewhere. The STAR REALTY & INVESTMENT CO. (Incorporated) Office: 410 CEDAR STREET People's Savings Bank & Trust Go. Bldg. (PHONE MAIN) 2554. 3 first class printers 3 Experienced Men Only Need Apply National Baptist Publishing Board 528 Second Ave., N. NASHVILLE. 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With cash purchase. FREE. Send money order or stamps. MONEY CASE IF NOT SATISFACTORY. So postpaid. Relleve CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Both operatives being the sole Beware of counterfeits. SANTA MIDI CLOTHES HOSPITAL New collars put on old overcoats, clothes cleaned and pressed, work called for and delivered 128 Cedar St. NASHVILLE, TENN. 16th AVE BAPTIST CHURCH. There were services at the Tenth Ave Baptist Church Sunday night Dec. 16, 1917, services were begun at the usual hour, 7:30, song and prayer was offered by Bro. Blue. Scripture lesson was read by the pastor Rev. H. Hudgin. Song was sung by Sister Alice Spratt. The pastor preached a noble sermon from the 27 chapter of St. Matt. 23rd verse. THE HOME OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG PERSONS. The Millie E. Hale Hospital 523 SEVENTH AVENUE, SOUTH 2 1307 Cedar Street, Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 19, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy. I am 3 years old. My name is Edward, Jr. I am living in the country with my grand mother. Her name is Mrs. Scott. I call her Good Nannie. Santa, I want you to bring a B and some fruit and some A and B clocks, a too t train, a wagon and a plaid and don't forget my Good Nannie and my mother, Jessie B, I安. Savannah and her baby, also Daddy Hayes and also Aunt Martha, who lives in Kansas City, Mo. Aunt Mary Lou and Uncle Louches. I will go to bed real early. Wishing old Santa Claus a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From. EDWARD, JR. What are you doing all of these days? I want you to bring me a little story book, candy, perfume, oranges, apples, a rain coat, a music roll, a satchel, a hat and some chairs. Don't forget my big sister and my mother. From. LILLIAN DUNN. Dear Santa Claus: I live at 59 Lincoln avenue, Nashville, Teen. I am 5 years old. Please bring me a blackboard, a doll, an A B C book, a coat, shoes, stockings and other toys, plenty of oranges and all kinds of fruits and remember my little baby sister. She wants a doll, coat, a chair, stockings and other toys you wish to bring her. Remember the little fatherless and motherless children and don't forget my mother and father. Your little girls, ALMA and MARGARET HARDISON 829 N. Sixth Street, Nashville, Teen., Dec. 19, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old. I am in the 3-A grade. I want you to bring me a story book, a pair of rubbers, candy, nuts, oranges and please don't forget my teacher. Miss Estiza Watson, and don't forget the poor children. Please don't forget mother and father. VIVIAN ESTELLA SMITH. 829 N. Sixth Street, Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 19, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old. I go to Moe School. I am in the 3-B grade. I want a pair of rubbers, a doll in clothes, candies, nuts oranges, apples, raisins and figs. Santa please do not forget the poor children and my dear mother and father. Don't forget my teacher Pulaski, Teen., Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 10 years old in the 6th grade. I want you to bring me a long stocking cap, mid blouse, story book, pair of gloves, overshoes and lots of fruits. Bring my little mother something. She is teaching in White's Creek, Teen. I shall be good until you come again. Don't forget Ethel. Your little girl. MARTHA MAE MASON. Pulaski, Teen., Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a wee girl. I want you to bring me a story book, a cap, a doll, a pair of gloves, overshoes and some candy and fruits of all kinds. I am in the 5th grade, go to school every day, also my grandmother, also my aunts. Your little girl. ETHEL MASON. 1932 Hermitage Ave., Nashville, Teen. Dear Old Kris Kringle: I have heard what a good and kind gentleman you are to the young people as well as the older ones. My mother and father say I have been a mighty good little boy for my size. I am four months old and when I got to school I had to school and be a man like Dumbar or T. R. This will be your first visit to me, so I will not be greedy. Please bring me some shoes, a sweater, some shoes for cold days, plenty of stockings, a rattler and anything else nice for a boy my age. Your little boy. SAMUEL LEACH JOHNSON. Antioch, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: While sitting here I thought tha IVILLE, NN I would write and tell you I want you to come to see me and the baby 16 months old. She wants an automobile and some candy and I want an automobile and a toy wagon so I can haul the baby in it and bring me some candy and oranges and some raisins. My brother wants a gun and my other brother wants a US Smith and Wesson. Bring us all some fireworks and some money in the box. Bring me a doll. I live at the end of Squirrel Hill Road about a mile from Antioch. I will close. From LAURA BOYD. BENNIE B. BOYD and the BABY and JOHN HENRY BOYD. We live with Mr. Bill. I will see you in town next week. Nashville, Tenn., ec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— Your visit will soon be again. I have been good and hope you won't forget me. Santa, I am not going to ask for many things. I want overshoes, coat and cap, and only one doll. Now don't forget my playmates and remember my mother. ALEZINE G. COOK. Kayne Avenue, S. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— Please bring me a cowboy's suit, a wagon and some fruit. I go to Belleview school, and I am in the I-A grade. Please bring mother and teacher something nice. Your little friend. LESLIE D. GREGORY. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— Please bring me a doll, a buggy, some shoes and some fruit. I go to Belleville school and I am in the I-A-grade. Please bring my mother and teacher something nice. Your little friend. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Please bringme a cowboy suit, a wagon and some fruit. I go to Belleview school and am in the 1a grade. Please bring my mother and teacher something nice. Your little friend. SAM GREEN. Nashville, Tenn., ec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa:— Please bring me a sled and an Indian suit and some goodies. Your friend. FRANK WATERS. Nashville, Tenn., Dec; 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— Please bring me a joll, a buggy, some shoes and some fruit. I go to Bellevue school and I am in the 1-A grade. Please bring my mother and teacher something nice. Your little friend, IRENE SILVERS, Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 2 years old. I want you to please bring me a wagon and train and please don't forget to bring me some apples, candy, cakes and oranges. Bring Grandpa Freeman a large pound cake. Please remember dad, mamma, mamy and my aunits. Remember my aunt and my Indianapolis, ind. I am your little friend, MATTHEW FREEMAN MARYLAND 906 Jackson Street. Springfield, Ohio, 708 Yellow Spring St. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 month old. Please bring me a doll, a ball, a rattler and anything else nice for a little girl like me. Remember mother and daddy and always my Lucky Cantrell and Aunt Lorele Overton. I am a dear little baby. IDA LUCILE WORLEY Nashville, Tenn Nashville, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus: It is almost time for you to be coming around again, so I thought I would write and tell you what I want. Please bring me a doll, dot buggy and some ribbon for my hair. Don't forget brother. Bring daddy a pair of house shoes and something nice for mother. We live at 1724 Thompson street. Yours lovingly, MARY EWENJA JENNINGS. NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. Nashville, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus: This is my second letter to you. Last Christmas I could not say anything but meant all that the others said. This time I can talk for myself. Please bring me a wagon and a few other things to play with so sister can stop scolding me about hers. Bring us lots of fruit and nice things to eat. Remember all of my grandparents and aunts. Your little boy, WILLIAM JENNINGS, JR. I am a little boy 2 years old. My mother says I've been very bad this year, but I will try and be better, so please bring me a nice overcoat, a train and lots of goodies to eat. Don't forget my little sister, Hattie Christine. Bring her a pair of shoes and a rattle and please, Santa, don't forget my little cousin in Chicago, and my little cousin at Nashville, my two grandmothers; also bring them something nice. I will be looking for you, Santa, so don't forget. I am your little boy. GILBERT S. BATES. Lewisburg, Tenn. Dec. 15, 1917. Dear Santa Clars: It is nearly time for you to visit the homes of your little boys and girls and I am anxious for you to know just what I want you to bring me. I won't ask for much this time as I know everything is so high. Please bring me some candies, apples, nuts and everything that's good. Remember my sister, bring her a sweetheart, and remember sweethearts, for she can't keep up with them. Santa, I want you to be sure and bring me some good books to read because I like to read very much. Remember my cousin. Bring her a nice bea. Remember all of my classmates. Bring them some niceice. Remember everybody's sweetheart. Sam, they will appreciate everything you bring them. From your little girl 15 years old. EXIE B. JONES. Springfield, Tenn. Dec. 15, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 3 years old and mother says if I say my speech loud Christmas that you would bring me everything I want, so I will holler as loud as I can. Please bring me a wheelbarrow, little bike, a little lunar tent, little suitcase, a jimbo elephant that will dance and a Necro doll and everything good to eat. Don't forget my dear grandma. Your sweet little boy, CLIFFORD WOODARD. Springfield, Tenn. Dec. 12, 1917. Dear Sirs: Please send me right away one large size sack handker- chief case No. 25K7020, price 29c. Answer soon. Answer Soup 805 Cheatham St. Springfield, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy. My name is Robert Lawrence Woodward. I live at 805 Cheatham street. Don't forget my residence. I was 5 years old, Dec. 11th. I ask every night, "Are you coming?" So I can get in town early. I want you to bring me a set of soldiers and a gun to shoot them down, a train, two foot balls, one for my Brother Cliff. He says he wants one and a bank, some sparkles and good things to eat. Hoping to see you soon. LAWRENCE. Springfield, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 5 years old. My name is Rebecca Birdie Bell and big mamma calls me dumpling pie and papa calls me candy, but I am the same little girl. I go by all of the names. Please bring me a little doll stove that can cook on and an auto that I can ride in. You can bring me a doll stove, but are the things I like best. Don't forget my little dog, Billie. From REBECCA BELL (PIE). Lewisburg, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Santa, Cleus: Here I am again after another year of playing and crying from bumps that I have received from falling down. I am a little boy just 36 years of age. Now, I won't ask for many things this time as I know everything is so high. But please bring me some candy apples, nuts and everything that's good. You will be sure and bring me a sweetheart and if I like her I will take her for a wife. Oh, Kris, don't forget my little friend, Velma Fitzpatrick, bring her a sweetheart for she will be more than glad. Bring my dearest friend, Prof. J. B. Jones, something nice because he deserves all that you bring that's good. You will be all my friends, both boys and girls for if they like them. Your little boy, CORNELIUS JONES. Lewisburg, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1917. Dear Kris, Kringle: I am a little boy just 11 years old, I want you to be sure and remember me this year, as I have tried very hard to be good. I want you to bring me some candies, oranges, three figs, apples and everything that's toothsome. I go to school every day and am in the 3rd grade. I study very hard so that I may make a useful man when I get grown. Bring my brother in Nashville a wife, so he will have some one to cook for him when it gets cold. Remember my brother when I get cold. Bring my and her husband enough money to pay for their new furniture. Remember my brothers and sisters. Bring my mother a set of new teeth and father a dozen twists of Ford's tobacco, as he is very fond of smoking. Don't forget my little friends and cousins. I wish you a Happy Christmas, also. Your little boy, WALTER JONES. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. I go to Pearl School and I get my lessons well every day. Mrs. L. P. Allen is my teacher. She is very good to me. Santa, please bring me a wheel, a new dress and plenty of nice things to eat. Please remember mamma and papa and my little sister, Edith also my grandma and granda, aunts and uncle and my little friend, Lula. Your little friend. ELIZABETH CRAWFORD, 1501 11th ave., N. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl in the first A grade. I go to Pearl High School. I want a Negro doll and a little chair. Please don't forget my little sister, Juanita Pearl. IMOGENE HADDOX, 1602 Jefferson Street. Dear Santa Claus: I am 5 years old. I live at 14 S. Hill street. I am not going to for many toys, since everything is so high. Please bring me a drum, horn and suit of clothes, a hat, some candy, nuts and oranges. Please remember Sister Bette and auntie. I am try- ing to find a concert and Stata my concert is in the 26th. If you are in town come and hear me speak. Your little boy, FELIX ROBERT BATTLE, 14 S. Hill St., Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— Please bring me a cowboy suit, a wagon and some fruit. I go to Bellevue school and I am in the I-A grade. Please bring my mother and teacher something nice. Your little friend, L. B. WILLIAMS. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— Please bring me a cowboy suit, a wagon and some fruit. I go to Bellevue school and I am in the I-A grade. Please bring my mother and teacher something nice. Your little friend. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl two years old, I have been trying my best to be good all the year. I want you to bring me anything that you think is nice for a little girl my age, but be sure and bring me lots of peanuts, popcorn and candy. Your little girl. LORRAINE BROOKS. 1501 Pearl Street. P. S. Be sure and don't forget my dady and mother. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 20, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a wee little boy not quite one year old, but I know what I am doing when I want to. I don't know what to ask you to bring me, as dady is away up yonder in Detroit, Michigan, where the sun is dim and the cold breezes sweep over the city. You just go up there Santa, and ask my dady what to bring me—that's all. Your little boy. WILLIE MOTON FERGUSON, 925 11th avenue, N. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 20, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I wish I wasn't so bad now, as I want to ask you for something like all the little boys and girls are doing. Santa, you go and see my dady in Detroit and tell him I want you to bring me something—everything! Please remember my mother, grand mother and grand-dad. Bring jesse something, also uncles Alvin and Ural. Please Santa, bring uncle Meredith, the Kaiser's head on a booked or in a coal scuttle. Good or ordinary, sir. Your boy as ever, EARSTON B. FERGUSON, JR. 925 11th avenue. N. E. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa:— I am a little boy and will be one year old Xmas, and have tried to be good. Please bring me a big teddy bear, a pair of shoes, stockings and a teddy bear suit and plenty of good things to eat. Don't forget my cousin, Lillian Dorothy McCullough. She lives on the White's Creek pile, and also Matthew Joseph Stratton; he lives at 65 Fairfield avenue. Don't forget my mother Battis. Your little boy. RAYMOND BATTIS JENNINGS, 214 N. Eighth Street. E. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Sancty: I am a little boy two years old. I have been very good this year and I hope you will remember me. I don't want much because I have a little brother and he will want a few things too. I want you to bring me a choo-choo train, a drum, a wagon, cap, pair of stockings and plenty of good things to eat. Don't forget my daddy and mama and also my mother Batts, and please remember my cousins in Chicago and also my cousins here. I will go to be early, don't forget I live at 214 N. 8th Street. Your little boy. OBIE JENNINGS, JR. Lebanon, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917 Dear Santa, Claus:— As it will soon be Christmas time I thought I had better write you and tell you what I want. I am a little girl ten, years old. I go to school and am in the 4-A grade, and I also go to Sunday school and am a member of the Methodist Church. My mama and dady says I am a very smart little girl and deserves something nice. Santa, as the war is going on and dady says the high cost of living is certainly making times hard and I will ask for much. I want a pair of black boots with white kings, two hair of nice white hose, two inchless shoes and some black and white hats, ribbon and a sewing book and don't forget my brother, mother and dady, my aunts and also my little cousins, and Santa, leave my teacher, Miss M. C. Whitley, and my ex-teacher, Mrs. E. L. Inman, something nice. I think mother would like a pair of brown boots and a new overcoat. You may look for a letter from brother. Now, I'll go to bed at 9 o'clock and I'll shut my eyes tight. I will not look, indeed, I wont. Lovingly your little girl. MARGARET ELNORA ANDERSON. 617 East Market Street, Lebanon, Tenn. Springfield, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa:— I am thirteen years old and I want you to bring me some candy and nuts, oranges and apples. Don't forget my two little brothers. One is name Evans Cooper, the other is named Randy Cooper. Bring them some candy and nuts, oranges and apples. Don't forget my mother and papa. My name is Fannie Mai E. Cooper. I live at 1011 So. Main street. Springfield, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa:— I am ten years old. Please bring me a little table and a doll buggy, some victrola records and a rocking chair, some nuts and candy and oranges. Brother wants a sled, too. He is thirteen years old; and some candy and some oranges. Please don't forget mama and pa pa. My name is Cleophas Cooper. live at 1023 Main street. PEARL HIGH DEDICATORY EXERCISES MAYOR, COMMISSIONERS AND MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESENT. On Friday evening, November 23, at 8 o'clock the new high school building was dedicated by the City Commissioners and the Board of Education. Long before the time set for the event many were on hand. Prompt at the stated hour, E. Hill announced that the services would begin, with Prof. F. G. Smith officiating as Master of Ceremonies. A selection was then rendered by the Choral Society, and prayer was offered by Rev. T. J. Brumfield. A jubilee song was sung by the Girl's Glee Club. Hon. A. E. Hill, Chairman of the Building Committee of Pearl High was introduced. He said that Pearl High was the property of every boy and girl and taxpayer in the city of Nashville. He showed the importance of setting an education. He mentioned that the school should take in regard to education while engaged in this great conflict, and that the U. S. likewise will have to take some steps to perpetuate the education of its youths. He declared that the facilities of Pearl High were among the best of any Negro High school. Next the Mayor of the city, Hon. W. P. Gupton was presented. He told the he and he complained the magnificent building. A vocal solo was then sung by Miss E. M. S. McGayock. The next speaker was Mr. Leland Hume, he showed the efficiencies and deficiencies of the school. He said that he was glad that the mantle of night prohibited the commissioners from seeing the stable (Knowles School Building) in the rear of the High School. He looked forward to a new Negro Grammar school, which can be centrally located and accommodate the Grammar grades which have to attend Pearl. Mr. J. O. Tankard followed Mr. Hume and stated that he was a member of the lower branch of the Tenure Legislature, and voted for the school bond issue, that caused Pearl High to be a possibility. Though he was severely criticized for his stand, he believed he was right and stuck to his cause. He urged more study and work to be done by all. The Boys Glee Club then sang two selections. Mr. A. N. Johnson was the next speaker. He paid a glorious compliment to the faculty. He showed the patriotism of the Negro from Bunker Hill to Carrizal. He maintained that the Negro had developed from an egistical state into a more united race. He stated that he was glad of the erection of Pearl High, but sorry because of its inconveniences. He showed that we were thankful for what we receive, but must be frank in our opinions. He displayed the need of typists, stenographers and mechanics. Mrs. C. C. Cotton, represented the Parent Teacher's Association. She explained the need and the work of that reliant body. She reviewed the charitable work of the Association in supplying children with the necessary clothing to attend school. She made a plea for the health of the children who are forced to go from one building moderately furnished to one inadequately fitted up. She asked that a course be added so that Phonography may be taught in the High School. "Jehova Charlot," was then sung by the Charlot Society. Mr. Tempkins was then introduced. He paid tribute to the patriotism of the Negro, and favored the elimination of all hindernaces in the path of seeking an education. He congratulated the students on their new building. Mr. L. Jonas was the next speaker. He was a strong advocate of vocational training. He explained the economy in making hats and complimented vocational teachers on their excellent work. A. Solo was then rendered by Miss Queenie Mai Artterberry. Superintendent Keyes was unable to be present because of his wife's illness. Mr. Aaron Bergeda was then introduced. He gave the credit of the erection of the new building to those to whom he said the honor was due, Lumely, Messrs. Hill and Jonas. He complimented the corps of teachers. Mr. E. T. Lewis was the next speaker and praised the new building and asked that it be utilized to the utmost. A selection was then sung by the Girl's Glee Club. After which Mr. J. W. Patrick was introduced. He told how he helped in seeing that the school was appropriately furnished. He formed a central location of the building, and desired to supply all necessary articles for the beautification of school. Mr. Paul Treanor was then presented. He stated that he favored text books. He 'asserted that the Negro had made progress. He mentioned the fidelity of the Negro to the slave holder of his forefathers. He claimed that free text books are an advancement to education. Dr. F. G. Smith was the next speaker, his speech is as follows: Extract of the Address of the Principal. Dr. F. G. Smith. On the Night of the Opening Exercises. Or the Opening Exercises. During the thirty years that I have been teaching at the high schools of Nahvillah, no occasion has given me such genuine pleasure as the occasion which has brought us together to night. To say a word to you on this memorable epoch-making night is a duty which I cheerfully perform. In fact, I consider it a rare honor and a high privilege to stand here, before you in the cause of education, to speak to you at these formal opening exercises of this new high school and to point out to you what this night really means, not only to you and your children, but to the entire community, the city and the state. Every right-thinking Negro in our city rejoices tonight* in the completion of this building, dedicated to the great cause of education of the boys and girls of our race. Not only does he rejoice in the erection and equipment of this structure, which will have a ARE OFFERING THEIR LILLY WHITE HEARSE WITH WHITE HORSES OR THEIR EBONY BLACK HEARSE WITH BLACK HORSES AND THEIR EMBALMING SERVICE, ALL FREE OF CHARGE TO THEIR PATRONS. A NICE LINE OF CARRIAGES FOR HIRE AT ALL TIMES. potent influence upon every student gathered within its walls, but he rejoices because we have a new and splendid monument in our community setting forth to the world that our citizens are alive to the importance of educating the young Negro for service in his generation. Some artists paint on canvas; some chisel in marble; some mold in metal and some serve in wood, but it will be the work of those who teach in this building to cultivate human minds, to deal with human souls, to improve humanity and to build a noble race. Can there be found anywhere a higher work or a greater service? This is distinctively the aim and work of the true teacher. When you pass through this building and look over the appliances for the comfort, convenience and health of teachers and pupils, you will note how great is the advance over the old one story country school house, which some of our parents and grand-parents attended, neither the cold of winter nor the heat of summer could be kept out, an dwhere you sat on rough, loggery, cannées, sleepy and tired from head ventilation. Here is new Pearl High School, however, has been expended the best thought upon the science of heating and ventilation and the patrons have the assurance that the health of their children will be protected in every way. Those who have taken the time to visit the new building and to examine the various departments, the Domestic Science, Domestic Art, Mechanical Drawing, Laundry and Lunch Rooms, the Carpenter, Forge and Concrete Shops, and this beautiful Auditorium, the entire building lighted by electricity and heated by steam, will need no assurance from me to confirm their own observation, that the academic industrial and aesthetic development of the children who attend this school will be properly taken care of. Ot has been said that the school of a community serve as an index of the attitude of the citizenz toward the youth of that community. If that be true, from the number of new school buildings that have been built in Nashville in such villages, the attitude of the cityz of Nashville toward the education of the children of Nashville must be ideal. I know that thought is that passing through your minds. It is this way that while you have been fitted as Mr. Hume has told you, have been erected recently by Nashville for the education of their children, only one was built for colored children. I do not regret a single school that has been built for white children. Of course, I wish that more had been built for us. But I say, let the white children have all the buildings that they may need. The more education they get, the more they learn, the more they see, read, study and travel the clearer will be their vision, their sympathies will be broader, their love for humanity greater, and fairer will be their treatment of us. I am grateful to God that he has taken a heart that looks upon the progress and environment of the children of white fellow citizens without a pang of envy, pealous or regret. Have you ever considered, my dear friends, what education means? Some one has said: "Education is the key that admits us to the whole world of thought, fancy and imagination; to the company of saint and sage; that it enables us to see with the keenest eyes, to hear with the finest ears and listen to the sweetest voices of all time." The freeman cannot long be an ignorant man. The Derby Stables LIVERY 419 & 421 4th Ave., N. seen fit to establish it here, there are some advantages in this location, which must not be lost sight of. The school is situated just two blocks east of Fisk University. The State Normal School is not far away and the nearness of the Negro Public Library makes research work extremely convenient. If environment is such a potent factor in shaping the destiny of boys and girls, we have not reason to believe that our students will be influenced for good and noble lives by the atmosphere of Fisk University and surrounding institutions? In view of all that has been done, I deem it my duty to thank the Board of my students to their efforts to give the Negro youth the possible opportunity to enlarge their education. In my opinion, the education which the Negro needs should not be confined to any particular field. It should be neither exclusively academic nor exclusively vocational. We are all living under the same government and under one civilization. Every avenue of learning should be open to all citizens alike. I believe this is the correct view to take of education under a democratic form of government. I believe the Negro should be allowed the opportunity to develop along those lines, for which his talent fits him. He should be educated for those vocations which are now open to him and which with reasonable certainty may be open to him in the future. In other words, I should be educated. In other words, I should less of his color, a mine that contains more or less precious metal. By means of education, we should develop that mine, discover the lodes of precious metal, unearth the hidden treasure and make it available to the world. But there is another side from which we may view the opportunities which should be offered by the Pearl High School. We live in a commercial age and now a day scarcely any one overlooks the material side of a given proposition. It is for this reason that we intend, after we have used faithfully the equipment at our disposal and the various devices to train our boys and girls in dexterity of the hands, to ask for the introduction of stenography, type-writing, one modern grateful to the Board of Education language and other commercial subjects. I am very much afraid that the white people of our section have not kept up with the progress that the colored people have made as well as they think they have. I refer to progress in spirit, hopes, expectations, expectations, and ambition. They were more willing to work better than they have had in the past. To some white people, the proposition of teaching stenography, type-writing and other commercial subjects to Negroes would about gold and preposterous. But it is because they do not know. The colored people, as a whole are (To be continued) ELIZABETHTOWN. (KY.) Snow covered the earth with fifteen inches of snow on the 7th inst. and zero weather has prevailed ever since. The U. S. Government thermometer registered 19 and 20 degrees below zero for several days. This is the worst blizzard known in this part of the state for forty or fifty years. Traffic has been delayed and trains have running from four to eight and nine and ten hours late. Rev. C. Starnes, pastor of the First Baptist Church this city, has closed a very successful meeting and the Church has been greatly revived. Mrs. Cella Curtis is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Tishia Capp was called to Louisville Friday on account of the death of her son-in-law, Jessie Wood, who was instantly killed by a 100-pound icicle which fell from the Mesonic building Wood's skull was captured and his neck broken. He leaves a wife and two children. Schools throughout Hardin County were practically closed account of the deep snow, Rev. P. Smith of this city preached for Rev. Paul C. Cauce, D. D., at N. Street Church, Louisville, Ky., Sunday morning and night. Rev. Cauce has been called to the Third Baptist Church, Springfield, Ohio. Miss Edith English of Cecelia, Ky., has been confined to hed bed for the past week or so WILLS MR. J. P. PORTER, Supt. Spruce Street Baptist Sunday School. Little Ones Write to Santa Claus. 46 Maury Street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl nine years old, going to school in the 3rd A grade. I want you to bring me a pair of shoes, stockings and coat, please a doll, please and a kodak, a tricycle. I like to eat. I am looking for nuts, candy and fruit. Please do not forget my sisters Irene, Christine, Vivian, mother and the whole family. Come early for I will be in bed. I guess that is all. So good bye. From FANNIE ARDELL McKISSACK. 46 Maury Street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I know you are expecting to hear from me, as I usually write to you so I am writing to you on my birthday today. I am five years old. Please bring a doll, stove to cook on, bed for my doll baby, Santa Claus please tell me what to name my baby, I want to call her by the name you call her. I want plenty of nuts, candy and oranges, now I want a pair of shoes, stockings, cap, gloves and anything else you think I'll like, don't forget my sisters Ardelle, Irene and Vivian and mother and all the whole family, so good bye. Lovingly: CHRISTINE MEKISSACK. Dear Santa Claus:— I want a bicycle and gloves, I go to school and am in the 4th A grade. Bring me some apples, candy and nuts. Remember, sister, mamma and papa. Yours truly, LOUIS K. THOMAS, JR. 1815 Heidelberg Street. Martha, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy eighteen months I want you to bring be a wagon, cap, sweater, horn and a pair of over alls, if you can find any small enough and plenty of good things to eat THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM Please don't forget mother and daddy, also my two grandmothers. I remain your little boy, DEWITT JONES. Sandersville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good little boy. I go to school every day. I am seven years old and in the second grade. My teacher is Miss Nannie Bender. I write to tell you don't forget me. Please bring me something nice bring me something to play with and plenty good things to eat, don't forget my brothers and sister, papa and mother, bring them something too. I will be glad when time comes for you to come. I still live at the same place. Oakdale, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl nine years old and go to school every day and am in the 4th grade, am a good girl and I mind my parents. Please send me a wagon, a doll, a doll buggy, and some dishes and cap, lamp and dress. That is all this time, so good bye, Santa Claus. From CLEO MILLER. Oakdale, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I thought I would write and tell you what I want for Xmas. I want a doll about 22 inches tall and a buggy and stockings, candy, oranges, apples, nuts, grapes and two new dress. This is all. From your little girl, ARMAGENE MILLER. Oakdale, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— Please bring me a suit, oranges, apples, candy and bring me an air rifle and a wagon so I can haud wood and coal and make some money. This is all, good bye. From MASTER ROSSVITTE MILLER. Oakdale, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl eight years old and go to school every day and a good little girl and minds my parents. Dear Santa please bring me a doll buggy and a doll, some oranges, apples, some nuts and cooking stove. That is all, so good bye Santa. GEORGIA LEE MILLER. Brendwood, Tenn. Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Old Santa Taus, here I am again. I am four years old this time my papa thinks I am bad but I ain't please bring me a doll and you know what else. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy four years old, I help my mamma, I wash dishes, dry them and put them away. I also bring in kindling. I want you to drive a drum, ride a bike, wheel, a little stable with horses and wagons in it, two pairs of hose, a pair of leggins, a rolling horse, some candy, nuts, oranges and anything else you wish to bring. Please don't forget my mother, father and sister, six uncles, seven aunties, thirteen cousins. I am your little boy, WILLIAM HINTON PARNES. 1275 East Hill Street. [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie and a badge on his lapel]. N.B. N. H. S. STUDIO ANOSK MR. W. H. McGAVOCK. A Prominent Business Man Franklin, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl seventeen years of age and I want you to bring plenty of good things to eat and two pairs of stockings. I am not going to ask you for much. Don't forget papa and mama, I will have a little chum, and stockings. Mama, the sire and bring my little friend, Tommy something nice. You will find him THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM WILES egie Library. Colored Branch Carnegie Library. 140 Capitol St, Vallejo, Cal. Bring me anything you think would be suitable for a little girl like me. Also bring my little sick cousin something that would be nice for a little sick girl and her sister. So will go to bed early. I am a little girl a sister to the little boy that washes mother's dishes. I do a deal to help my mother too. I am ten years old, studying 4th B grade. I want you to bring me a dress, two pairs of hose, a writing desk, leggins, two suits of underwear, coat, hat, rubbers. No. 13 ribbon, candy, nuts, raisins and anything else you wish to bring. Your little girl. ANNA MATILDA B. BARNES. 1275 East Hill Street. Franklin, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl one year and ten months old and have been an awful good girl, so mamma and papa says, and I want you to bring me amma and papa a to bring me Your little girl. IDA BELL MILLER. e. Handsome Residence Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Boyd. Four little darling. MILDRAGE HUNT. SOPHRONIA B. GENTRY. Dear Santa, Claus: — NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. plenty of good things to eat, three aprons, two pairs of stockings and a pair of shoes, size four. Bring papa and mamma something nice and please don't forget my four little cousins something nice, Alexander and Leander Gibson and Graham and William Thompson. our little baby girl, JESSIE MAI GENTRY. Jones, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good little girl all the year and I want you to bring me some mixed nuts, a big doll, some candies, apple, oranges and other things that little girls like. We have one of the biggest snows that ever visited Dixie, but I hope it will soon leave so Santa Claus can get about without falling. I am eleven years old and I am in the fourth grade and I study my lessons and love books and my chicken too. I am your little friend. BERTHA LESS JEFFRIES. 2411 Jefferson Street. Dear Santa Claus:— I am sure this will be a poor Christmas and I will only ask you for a few things. You may bring me a rain coat, hair ribbon, dress. doll, water colors, some nuts and fruits, anything else you think will be nice. Your friend, DAISY DODSON. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy just three years old. I am not so good they tell me at home, but I think I am good, so please bring me a velocipede, a big drum, a long train that runs around the track so I can go to Kansas City to see Uncle Ed on it, a ball, horn, soldier gun, a blue suit, and anything else you think would suit a little boy like me. Don't forget my papa, mamma, dady and mother, also my little sister, Grandma Dilsy and cousin Ida Bell, mamma Ease, and cousin Ida Martha, uncle Sam. Your little boy VIRGIE LEE CAMPBELL, JR. E. Nashville, TEEN. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl three years old and try to be good every day, so please bring me a little victoria, a big funny doll, a pair of soldier shoes like mamma Ease's, a dresser and washstand, a little ironing board and iron, and anything you think is good for me, the place of fruits and don't forget papa and mamma, also daddy, mamma Ease and my Cousin Virgie Lee Campbell. good bye. THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY'S The Church of it. it. it. it. E. M. M. Wright, Priest-in-charge. This structure is a perfect type of Gothic architecture. 1920 SARAH MARIE TYNES Bluefield, W. Va. Bluefield, W. Va. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl eight years old. I have been going to school for two years, my teacher says I am a very smart little girl. Grandma says I have been a good little girl. Now Santa please bring me anything you think nice for a little girl like me. Don't forget grandma and daddy and my auntie, Pauline at St. Louis. I live at 164 Jones Street. I am your little girl. SARAH MARIE TYNES. P. S.—For fear you don't know me I send you one of my pictures. 718 Winter St., East Nashville, Tenn. I am a little baby girl only one year and four months old, so please bring me a nice baby doll in long clothes, and a little buggy or wheel barrow, a bucket and shovel, some dresses, shoes, and a little drum, something like brother's and any- thing else that will be nice for me. Don't forget mamma and papa, mother, daddy, brother, dad, and mary, grandma Dilly, uncle Isaac and my aged grandma Dilly, aunt Martha and Uncle Sam. Bye, bye, as I am very good. I remain. HELEN FLORENCE CAMPBELL 702 Winter St., E. Nashville, Tenn. Dear Santa Claus:— This is "Sweet Meat," I want please a rocking chair, a doll that won't break, two very pretty pairs of stockings, a cap to go bye-bye, candy and fruit. Bye-bye, MAYME "SWEET MEAT" BOYD. 1502 14th Ave., N. P. S.—Don't forget Tar Tar please. Dear Santa Claus:— Please bring me a tool box, a cowboy suit. The war is on and I don't want much for I know you have been busy making ammunition instead of toys this year. Don't forget my little sisters and brother. Your little boy, R. H. BOYD. 1502 14th Ave., N. P. S.—Don't forget my grandpa, please bring him anything to make him happy. The Church of This structure is a perfect type of Dear Santa Claus:— Please bring me a horn a little auto, a soldier, a little train, good things to eat. I still live at the same place and will go to bed early, won't peep. I don't suck my thumb any more now, so you can bring me lots of nice things. Please don't forget 'Sweet meat,' she is our baby will be here two years in February. Your little boy, H. A. BOYD. 1502 14th Ave, N. P. S.—Don't forget grandpa. Dear Santa Claus:— Please bring me a set of nice doll dishes, a large doll buggy, kitchen cabinet and anything else you have for me I will thank you. Don't forget any children. Please remember every child. Your little girl MARGURETTTE BOYD. Smithville, Texas, Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I visited in Nashville, Tenn., last spring with my mother, Mrs. Lizzie Wells Adams and enjoyed it so much that I wanted to send my letter to you through the Nashville Globe. I am now three years old and live in Smithville, Virginia and want you to bring me doll piano. Don't forget mother and daddy. From your little friend, MILDRED JONES ADAMS. --- Gumberland Furnace, Teen. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little boy four years old, I am a good boy I can count up to five, bring me a little wagon and apply and apples oranges and nuts and please don't forget my brother and sister, my aunts and uncles and grandma and grandpa and don't forget my aunt in Alabama. CHARLEY E. JACKSON. Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee December 13, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little boy twelve years old, I go to school, I am in the second grade, I have been very good this year. Please bring me some candy and apples and oranges and raisins and a little wagon and poney's and don't forget my sisters and brothers and little nephews Charley and John in Jackson and mother and father. Your little AMOS TARLTAN. St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little boy two years old, I don't want very much, bring me a coat, cap and some shoes, a horn, little drum, wagon or auto, some blocks, a little boy doll, candy, nuts and oranges. Don't forget papa, mamma and my grandpa and grandma, aunts and uncles in Nashville, also remember my auntie in Colo. I remain your little boy, FREDERICK C. DODSON. 708, Jefferson Ave. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl two years old, I try to be good so I want you to please remember me. Please bring me a coat, cap and some shoes, a big Negro doll, a little table and some chairs, some doll dishes, some ribbon for my hair, candy, nuts and fruits of all kind and anything else you think be nice for a little girl. Don't forget papa, mother and my little nephew, F. C. Dodson in St. Louis, and my little baby brother, I remain your girl. JUANTA E. JOHNSON. P. S.—Please bring me rocking chair, trunk and A B C blocks. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy four years old. I am very smart about helping my mother, so won't you to please bring me a pair of shoes, some pants, a bicycle, black oard, a game, paper cap pistol, a train and track, a little boy doll, horn and dram. Stockings, candy, nuts and oranges, fireworks of all kind. Don't forget papa, mamme and grandma, bring them something nice. Bring me some blocks and story book. I remain your little boy, RICHARD W. JOHNSON. 1000 21st Ave. N. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy five months old, I am a very good little boy and this will be your first visit to me so I won't ask for much, bring me a little rubbish doll, rattler, candy and oranges. Don't forget papa and mother. I remain your little boy. WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON. 1000 21st Ave., N. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy six years old, I try to be good and help my mother, so I want you to please bring me a pair of shoes, pants, stockings, a black board, A B C blocks, team, a bicycle like large boys have, fire engine. Please bring me a silk shirt, a B B shot gun, story book, candy, nuts and oranges and anything else you think would be nice for a little v. J. M. M. Wright, Priest-in-charge. of Gohtic architecture. boy. Don't forget papa, mother and sister Amanda, bring them something nice and Jenever and my little nephew, F. C. Dodson in St. Louis, also bring my nephew R. S. Martin a silk shirt. I remain your little boy, GEORGE W. JOHNSON. 1000 21st Ave., N. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a bicycle and a pair of shoes. I wear number 2. Please bring papa some socks and collar, bring mother some over shoes, bring me some gloves and bring Lloyd some over shoes. Bring all our friends something, they have been so good to us while our little brother has been so sick and bring me some nuts, candy, fruit, bring me some pencil. Bring baby brother a pair of shoes. W. D. HAWKINS, JR. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring my teachers something, Sunday school and school teacher, also. Please bring all my friends and school and play mates something. Bring my mother, chick, brothers and sisters something. Please bring my baby brother a rattles, my sister a hat, some stockings, my brothers both a cap that has fur to keep their ears warm. Please bring me some gloves, stockings, a dress and some handkerchiefs. Bring all of us some candy, nuts, oranges, apples and other things. am eleven years old. I go to school s-b grade. Please bring me'a meach! Springfield, Tenn. Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little boy three years, I want you to please bring me a drum, a horn, a ball and a train. Don't bring me lots of good things to eat. Your little boy, JAMES HARVEWORD WOODARD 10 THE NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ART CENTRAL MUSEUM Colored Y. M. C. A., Nashville, Tenn. I am a little girl just six years old. I am a good little girl and am going to school every day. I want you to bring me a doll, a little trunk, a paint book, some paint and lots of things to eat. I am a little girl eight years old and am in the 3B class at school. I want you to bring me a doll, a doll basket and to dishes and labs of fruits and candy. I am a little boy ten years old. I am in the 3B class at school. Mrs. J. L. Murray is my teacher, she says that I am very good. I want you to bring me a little train, a little set of tools, a top, a little wheel barrow, a rocker horse and lots of things to eat. EDVENOIL HENDERSON. 1833 Scovel Street. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a tiny little boy, I don't know how old but any how Santa I am a 1900 THE HOME OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN Residence of Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Boyd. little boy. Please bring me a whole lot of goodies and bring my sister Ida something good, and Santa I got three more little sisters, Hazel, Matte Mae and Phinette and Santa my little brother that is littler than me, his name is George and Santa bring my mamma and papa something. I am a little boy seven years old and I want a suit of clothes, a foot ball, a rain coat, and a spinning top, a doll for my little cousin. I want a Christmas tree to put the things on and don't forget the goodies and the gifts. I am aamma a dress and papa a suit and box of candy for my aunt. 1833 Scovel Street. I am a tiny little boy six years old and want you to bring me a pair of shoes, some rubbers, some stockings and an overcoat. I want you to bring me some caps to shoot in my pistol and a little air gun. Santa Claus bring me and my sisters a Christmas tree to put the things on and Santa don’t forget mamma and child and forget oranges, candy and goodies and Santa go to kindergarten. I am a good little boy. I am a little girl nine years old. I am a good little girl. I am in the 3rd grade. Please bring me some shoes, a coat, some stockings and some rubbers. Santa remember mamma and father, bring me some candy and some goodies and Santa remember by sisters and brother. MATTHEE MAE BAKER MATTIE MAE BAKER m. I am a little girl eight years old, k- I am in the second grade. Please ts. bring me some shoes, rubbers, stock- ings and some handkerchiefs and a I dress and Santa please bring some --- EMILY C. HAWKINS. Your little boy. Springfield, Tenn. Dear Santa, Claus: I am your little girl. HAZEL, HENDERSON LESLYE HENDEKSON. Springfield, Tenn. G. PHINEAS BAKER 1831 Scovel St EDGAR LAWRENCE. oranges and some goodies. Remember my mamma and papa and my sisters and buba. Your little girl, PHINETTA A. BAKER. 1833 Scovel Street. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl ten years old I am in the fifth grade. I want you to bring me a pair of shoes, a coat, a pair of stockings and a pair of rubber boots. I want you to daddy something good and Santa don't forget the goodies and candy. Bring sister, baby sister and brother something. Your little girl. HAZEL E. BAKER. Dear Santa Claus: I want a dress, a horn, story book, doll blanket, doll sitter, set of China dishes, knives, forks, spoons, candy, nuts oranges, apples. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy two and a half years old. I am a smart little boy, so mother says. Daddy thinks so too. Please bring me some toys, some apples, oranges and candy. Bring mother something. Don't forget daddy, auntee my grandpapa and grand mamma and auntie in Chicago. I will go to sleep early on Christmas eve. I am your little boy, L. V. ALLEN, JR. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: This being the first time of asking you for something, I want you to bring me a pair of shoes, dress and a half dozen nipples and a hat and please don't forget mother and MASTER B. H. JANUARY, JR. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am eight years old and I am not asking you for many toys but I do want a paper cap pistol and a story book and a telephone and some candies, nuts and oranges. Now Santa remember mamma and papa and Marguerite. I am your little man, HUGH D. YORK, JR. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a good little girl. I am sick in bed. I want you to bring me a pair of shoes, a doll trunk, clot clothes and all kinds of good things to eat and a little rocking chair. That's about all. Don't forget brother. CHRISTINE RAY. This will be the Greatest Dance of the year. Everybody come out and enjoy themselves. We guarantee good order and a good time. A grand Xmas Contest will be put on at 10:30. A prize will be given to the couple dancing nearest the tack. We will also have a Beautiful Decorated Xmas Tree. Those wishing to bring presents for their friends are at liberty to do so : ADMISSION: 20:30 Straight. Hours 8:30 to 12 Some Professional and Business Men of the City M. B. Secretary-Treasurer A. M. E. Sunday School Union. Investigate Our Reliable Plan OF TRADING Reliable Goods Reliable Service FURNITURE, RUGS, STOVES RANGES, REFRIGERATORS We Patronize Home Industry For Benefit of Home Labor RELIABLE FURNITURE CO. 327 Broadway, Corner Fourth Avenue Telephone Main 1069 Nashville, Tennessee "Chubby My Soldier Boy." (Continued from page I Part Two) (Continued from page I Part two) the same intellectual strata as herself, or even above. She was scrupulous, too, and though she loved tidiness and neatness, but seldom was she vain or superficial in her wardrobe. She loved to exhibit her native abilities as an economist in the manner of dressing, as well as to cause herself to be looked upon as a young woman of modish tendencies, emphasizing a zeal to be a leader, yet impressing herself of all that was proudish or too singularly askant, or inconsistent with prevailing tastes of style and fashion. It may have been an unconscious exhibition of these characteristic traits on her part that attracted young Marvin Farrirhel on one night when he, as was his custom, was lounging about the fashionable Chantant, a rendezvous of young Afric-American society. For, from that night their friendship had grown until the two seemed to be inseparable, and most happy when together. They were soul mates, as Nellie Gray put it, and were worshipful in their devotion to each other. Young Farrihiel was the sixth son of his father, and the baby of his mother. Old man Farrihiel had never contributed toward the character-building of this son, perhaps, because he did not know what to contribute; and being of that stock of men who from the very first day that African eyes greeted the hills and plains of his son's songs only music and the translating songs he never accustoming themselves to serious accent placing the responsibility of delving into life's intricacies upon themselves, old man Farrihiel, a man of pure African blood, never bothered himself with the character-building of his youngest son no more than he had with that of his five older ones. But, thanks to the nobility of a true mother who, thought unlettered as MK. IKA Secretary-Treasurer A. M. she was, looked forward and discerned through a clear vision of the intellect, the necessity of a trained heart, mind and hands, young Farrihal had come up under diligent and zealous care, and now his young manhood, possessed a character and a capability well worth the consideration of the most enlightened and thoughtful men and women. Added to these traits was a chivalric pleasure—loving generosity which the young man inherited through the strong blood of his father. He also possessed a keen and critical judgement of men and women, and affairs wherein deep thought must be exercised. Moreover he was quick, decisive, and even at times impertinent. Things he couldn't do he wouldn't attempt; but he never Investigate Our OF TR Reliable Goods FURNITURE, H RANGES, REF attempted anything without success in the completion of his endeavor in the end. He was just all the sort of a young man; and his title as "The Young Lion," was as much merited as was his right to the name of Farris. Willemela Wargram loved young Marvin Farrilhel, and he knew it. So did she. But she did not know really how much she did love him until the MR. J. J. LAY, Photographer. time came for him to depart for the Army Training Camp, far away from their home city. He, too, experienced an awakening; and the discovery of the depth of his love for the stern little goddess was a revelation which at first transported him o'er to the isle of doubt and across the sea of conjecture. Did he love her so? Yes not; yes assent. But he never knew her. He was not her for an indefinite period—perhaps forever, that he felt his soul stealing out to her, quitting its own habitat to go communing with the soul of her, without even consulting him or gaining his approval of the act. And what's more, he had to follow it. It was only two days before he had T. BRYANT, E. Sunday School Union. awakened to this revelation that he had been with her for a long while talking over old times and of days that would never more be theirs to enjoy. The sun was bright that day, and the sky overhead betrayed no brewing mischief of the elements. He met her coming up the little garden walk that leads down to the poultry pen and houses. She wore a bright colored gingham dress, and a pink sunbonnet sat carelessly on her head. She did not see him when he first entered the garden, so he secluded himself behind a heavy growth of vegetable and grapevines, watching her as she came skipping up the walk, swinging carelessly by her side a basket of fresh gathered eggs. "Boo-hoo!" he ejaculated, and step- Reliable Plan READING Reliable Service DRUGS. STOVES FRIGERATORS NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. ped out suddenly directly in her pathway. "Oooo—oh, mercy! me!" she screamed, and hid her face in her hands, dropping basket, eggs and all to the ground. She was frightened and ready to take flight. "Thereenow," he said, catching her as she turned to flee from him. "You'd make a fine red cross nurse, wouldn't you?" he asked pulling her hands from over her face. Willemela started at him as if she didn't quite recognize him, and as if his familiarity in addressing her was unmeant or misplaced. "Oh, you scared me, Marvin," she said, with a serious little look in her pretty brown eyes. She drew near him and explained: "Oh, well, if I were in the army I wouldn't ever be scared; nothing would ever take HON. J. C. M. B. HON. J. C. NAPIER me unawares, as I would always be expecting happenings—a dying soldier, a bursting shell or a frenzied steed hunning headlong over the cropse strewn battlefield. That'd be different, and you can't judge my bravery by this instant. All was serene, and I was lost in my own meditations. "But that's just it," he said, meeting her triumphal gaze with a calm indifferent air. "You'll have meditations "overhere," and you'll be caught unawares—perhaps by a Teuton—and the rest of the story would not be worth relating." He looked at her steadily, and noticed the weakening effect of his words. Willemeta, head dropping, remained silent, looking down upon the white gravel which lay basking in the warmth of the evening sun. Finally, as if moved by an irresistible impulse. DR. J. P. CRAWFORD, Grand Chancellor K. of P. she raised her head and met the eyes of young Marvin with an almost con- temptuous stare from her bright eyes "A Teuton?" she almost shrieked Then, without awaiting a reply she went on, "Do you think that I would allow myself to be taken by a Hun alive? Let Jehovah be judge betwixt me and thee, but if a Hun comes near me, if he possesses me, I will be his corpse and not his prisoner. Moreover, he'll have to be quick to get the corpse, else he shall not know that life ever was; for he himself shall be a corpse and his slayer. She was almost out of breath and stopped short, abashed as it were, because of her own audacious speech. "Talk not so foolishly Bill," admonished young Farririel, and he gently grasped her arm to steady her in her nervousness. "I don't think there is very much of the French woman in you, excepting the beauty; and it is only the French woman who can face such blood-curdling situations as are common on European battlefields. Aye, I have even heard of how they delight in the gruesome business of steering a motor car at top speed into a company o the enemy, strewing death among them and shouting mildly "Vive la France." as they cling to the steering wheel of their blood-stained car which plunges on heedless of the volleying guns from behind. But not you, my Bill. To talk of such would be the cream of tolly." He stood gazing in worshipful silence into the bright brown eyes, which at these last words had softened preceptibly. He wanted to take --- her into his arms and kiss the velvety brown face half wreathed in smiles. But he could not—would not. He was a Farrihiel and was afraid. Willemite looked at him with wondering, pleasant eyes. She perceived faintly, what he meant. It was his love for her that made him speak thus. He loved her and did not wish her to see such horrors as are every day occurrences on the battlefields of Europe. And this was his method of preventing her—to discourage her by speech, that she would not go as a red cross nurse. But though she realized how great was his love in his wishing to preserve her from wars rugged experience, yet, just so great was her love for him that she wished to share everything with him—even death itself—that she would not suffer herself to be discouraged or C. NAPIER. her plans thwarted. So having reached a decision and with a strategem for which she wa snotted, she turned on him sweetly and said, "Marvin, we are children yet, let us play as chidren are want to do. Come, let us go out on the lawn and play at tenis". The thought pleased the young soldier boy, and soon he was swinging the rachet with an energy that sent the blood tinkling through his body. They played gloriously, and in their play they forgot the turmoll of the world, and the passing of the evening hours. But the sun was propitions, and shone down with a gentle glory that lent enchantment to the evening, and illuminated the lawn with an almost magical light, so bright and so golden. Back and forth went the ball, white in the gleam of the setting sun, over the white net from ratchet to DR. F. G. SMITH. Principal Pearl High School. ratchet, and seldom falling to the hard yellow field. Willemeta played as if she were playing in a championship tourney, and often elicited the praise of her opponent in making seemingly impossible returns of the down to his rest, and the merry tenball from her territory to his. In merry laughter the sun went nis enthusiasts, panting and warm, stopped their play with scores even. Mrs. Wargram called to them that supper was ready, and that they would have company to take supper with them. "Oh, I know who it is," said Willemeta, taking Marvin by the hand and pulling him along. "It's the captain." And she smiled in his face. "Captain," shouted young Farrieh, trotting along reluctantly as it were, after the girl. "Captain who?" he demanded, after he had gotten another breath. He was a bit troubled. "Captain Melner," she replied, without loo, into his face. They had reached the threshold. Marvin stopped suddenly, wringing his hand from hers. She confronted him. He hung his head and awaited her words. "Now Chubby, (for that was a nickname she had given him.) what is the matter with you now? What do you mean by stopping? Lost something?" She smiled. "E—"began the young man, looking up into her face, pity written in his eyes. "Yes; I've lost my nerve, 'Bill,' he said. "Lost your—your nerve?" she asked, looking at him searchingly. "That what," he answered. Hung his hand. "Ha! he silly boy, to loose your whole nerve; and for what—why?" She was laughing at him. "I—er—er—I can't meet the Cap'n toot," he said. "I—cruelly—. 'Bill,' he said. I—cruelly—. But the Captain came out and met him, for he had heard their voices. MR. B. H. JANUARY. and being a great lover of young men he came out just as young Marvin was about to come on in. "And this is the boy? Well," said Captain Milner, grasping young Farriel's mechanically extended hand and slapping him on the shoulder. "I'm so glad to se you. You're a fine young man, sir," he concluded, smiling broadly at Willemeta who stood blushing. "That's our soldier boy, Capt'in," said Mrs. Wargram, coming up unceremoniously, wiping her hands on her checkered apron, and grinning like a cheshire cat. The Captain turned to speak, but Willemeta interrupted him. "Ours?" she said, facing her mother. Then looking the Captain square in the eye as she was wont to do any one when she wished to impress them with her meaning, she said: "Captain mother's looney; Chubby's my dier boy." There she stopped, apparently greatly relieved. All the Captain did was to scratch his head and say, "Well, I'll be dad (Continued on page 4.) DR. J. L. LEACH. Who won a commission as Lieutenant ant in the U. S. Medical Corps. PYTHIAN PROGRESS IN TENN. are tilling the soil that food may be furnished those at the front. We have already subscribed $3,000 to the liberty loan fund. Such an order is certain to be admired and men are anxious indeed to become a part of the institution that stands for so much and does exactly what it proposes to do. In the early days of the order there were many fine characters and men of charming personality who helped to lay the foundation stones of the order in this state. Among the first we will mention our Grand Chancellor, Dr. J. P. Crawford, a natural Pythian. He has been at the head of the order for about twenty years. By his wisdom he insight he has brought the order to its ent position among the fraternities of the country. When destruction faced the order a few years ago, it was largely through the uniring efforts of this man that Pythianism was saved to the race, for upon the decision irr the Tennessee case depended the fate of the order in the south. It is, well to recall these facts lest we forget the pioneers who made it possible for us to enjoy good day of renewed Pythian activity. In those days we from without were very formidable indeed and it took men of the Crawford stamp to save the day and the order. Sir A. W. Fite has done a great work as Grand Deputy. While the Grand Chancellor was dealing with foes from without, it took all the Grand Deputy's time to hold the lodges together. Some did grow weak and give up, but through the efforts of Sir Fite and others the majority of them held fast. Sir Wm. S. Thompson gave valuable service to the order during those trying times. His ability to see things and to act at the proper time kept the order out of many an awkward situation. Sir R. E. Gee rendered valuable assistance to the officer and the town Nashville, N. N. Reynolds, C. B. Hodge, J. P. Porter, J. B. Batte, J. T. Shelly and many others helped to make Pythianism a safe institution in this state. East Tennessee we may mention such men as Sir John Sinclleton, the big-hearted pioneer who is ever on the alert to advance the cause in MR. J. B. BOYD, Foreman National Baptist Publishing Board. his district; Sir M. Burke, Wm. Reeves, of Johnson City, and Sir Arthur Hazen, at present a member of the endowment board. In Chattanooga are Sir R. W. Allen, whose work is well known everywhere; Sir Wm. A. Thompson, A. S. Banks, Ed Wickliffe, Charles Laprade, J. P. Fagala, J. Milton Easterling, U. W. Rlecha dawn, L Duncan, all workers for the order. In the early days in West Tennessee such brilliant men as D. A. Dorch, Wm. Wells, Chas. Cooper, J. H. Brown, G. W. Williams, Dr. E. W. Brown, G. H. Price, Dr. W. Wittle, Dr. W. T. Horton and J. W. Lapel blazed the way for Pythianism. In the later days came such men as B. M. Roddy, Wayman Wilkerson, T H Hayes, C. C. Hodges, Roscoe C. Simmons, H. M. Adams, E. Alston, Taylor Nightingale and others. Rev. A. N. Stevens has served as Grand Ice Chancellor for many years and is well known. He has been the means of bringing many lodges into the fold. Rev. J. W. Tate, our Grand Prelate, lodge from the east. With 19 I PROF. W. J. HALE. President A. & I. State Normal out him the Grand Lodge would be incomplete. His eloquence and judgment are so helpful that he has been repeatedly sent to the Grand Lodge for years. In Sir L. E. Brown this jurisdiction has an endowment secretary well qualified to carry on the business of the Endowment Bureau. At each Grand Lodge his reports have been received with satisfaction. He is always ready to give information on all questions concerning endowment and burial bureau matters. In H. Hayes, Treasurer, is not an orator a worker for the order. No man in the state has the order's interest more at heart than Sir Hayes. The Grand Trustee Board is composed of men who are very useful in this order. Sir A. N. Johnson, the chairman, is always willing and ready to serve the interests of the order. Where duty calls it is never too cold or too rainy for Sir Johnson to Clay Moore is secretary of the trustee. Sir Moore is always on the alert for the attack. It was Sir Moore who succeeded in making the purchase of the Pythian Temple property. As a young man Halftone Z For All Kinds Capitol Eng Fifth Avenue & Nashville Halftone Zinc Etchings For All Kinds of Advertising Capitol Engraving, C. Fifth Avenue & Deaderick Street Nashville, Tenn. he is showing wonderful business proclivities and we predict for him a brilliant future. Sir A. S. Pyles, of Milan, is the third member of the trustee board. He has always done his share of the work in building up the order in his district where he is serving as Grand Deputy. One of the best known and best loved men in the Grand Lodge is Sir J. H. Brown, Grand Master of Ex. Dungate. He has held that office there has never been plaint as to his management. His record is clear. His heart is in the work of uplifting—honest. Dr. C. O. Hunter, the Grand Old Man of the order, is serving his third term as Grand Keeper of Records and Seals. This painstaking official is meeting with much success and he also is greatly loved by members of the order throughout the state. Sir Wayman Wilkerson is the chairman of the Pythian Temple Commission. Sir Wilkerson has done about as much as any other individual to place the order upon a firm financial basis and keep it there. His election to this high office was a distinction advantage. Mr Taylor has the distinction of placing the Uniform Rank in Tennessee upon the man. Certainly the rank has thrived under his management as never before. His success at St Louis has been the means of bringing many young men into the order. Our Grand Attorney, Hon. J. C. Napier, is also a very potent factor in Pythian affairs in this state. There are so many ways for him to be of service. His advice is sought by officials in every department and his decision often results in the payment to the order. He is conservative and can be safely depended upon in a crisis. These are some of the men who are pushing this great institution forward. There are many others who are doing admirable work we cannot mention all. Our Kolkata of Pythias stands for anything that tends to make men better. The betterment of mankind is the foundation upon which the order rests. Our mission is to so build that postity will call us blessed, that our children's children will not curse us but will look C upon Pythian buildings with pride and pleasure; will look into and go into business houses made possible by Pythian means and admire the workers of this day and generation. We are so living and acting that the sweet shingers of that age may sing with Homer concerning each and every detail of the life of a lover of mankind and he lived in house by the side of the road." Every Pythian is such a character. Every true and tried follower is doing his part now as never before. The order is growing in Tennessee because it deserves to grow. Its influence is broadening because the institution is right at heart. The financial strength of the order is greater because the funds are being more and more wisely handled. 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Tenn., in the year 1865. In 1866 it was moved to the Gun Factory which was used as a colored school by Dr. J. M. Braden. In the DR. E. A. WHITE, President Walden University. year of 1807 a charter was granted to Central Tennessee College, as it was then known. Dr. Braden died in 1800, after a continuous presidency of thirty-three years after his death Dr. G. W. Hubbard was appointed acting president teachers deserve unusual the success that has con Special mention should the musical department exceeded in numbers. of Boston adds unusual Miss Braden in this dep CHRISTMAS SPIRIT FOR THE FOR WARD QUEST GIRLS The Forward Quest Girls' Club of the Bethlehem House which is now organized into three circles with an advisor for each circle will hold its first mass meeting on Sunday evening before Xmas in the Negro Public Library at 7 o'clock. A program is being planned which it is hoped will inspire in every his tener the real spirit of the Christ Child and one that will be a true ceebration of His advent into the world. There are being prepared tableaux of Xmas Bible scenes, and Xmas music by some of the best musicians of the city; these will be marked feature of the program. Rev. Julian C. Caldwell, Secretary of the ten Christian Endeavor League of the E Church, will talk on the Spirit of Christmas. It is expected that the first man manager of Forward Quest Girls' Club will be a memorable occasion, as everybody concerned is interested in making it mean the most possible to each one who shall attend. All girls and their friends are invited and we ask each mother to be interested in bringing her daughter. The Xmas spirit is already in the air at the Bethlehem House. Santa smiles at the passerby from the windows and door ways; Xmas wreaths made by the little kindergarten tots are hung in the rooms and holly and ever green from the other decorations. The Xmas celebrations this year will be noted for their simplicity; while the world is over shadowed by the terrible war, it doesn't seem fitting to have elaborate celebrations, but to try to make this Xmas have more of the real meaning of the Yuletide and to have infused into it the spirit of Him about whom the angels sang on that night so long ago. "Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people." The first party took place Tuesday afternoon when 16 of the Junior boys came tramping in out of the slush and snow with beaming faces anticipating the joyful surprises that they seemed to know always accompanied the Xmas season. A number of Christmas songs were played on the victoria the usual Xmas story was told and games enjoyed. Then the little fellows were invited in the kindergarten room where they were seated at long tables. Miss Harrison, the kindergarten in the guise of Santa Claus told the boys to bow their heads on the table and shut their eyes until they were given leave to open them. It was with the greatest difficulty that this feat was performed and then it was accompanied by short little gurgles of joy and laughter that would not stay pent up longer. When the ringing of a bell gave them permission to look up, each found a large stocking filled to the top with fruit and nuts and candy. Several weeks before, their teacher had been telling them stories of giving them stories of giving and trying to instill into their minds and sed to give than to receive; and accordingly suggested that they each hears the idea that it was more bless-make a gift for their mothers for Xmas. Pine cones were secured from the mountains of North Carolina and these boys gilded and put on bases of clay which was aisa gilded. They made very pretty ornaments for the dresser or mantel in the house. As carefully plucked them in tissue paper and carried them home as though they were the most precious of gifts, their faces showed the real joy of giving and they declared the party had been one of the veer happiest they had had. Charlie G. Jackson, son of Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Jackson is still sick. Charlie els a dye boy and has many friends. Charlie is very secret to hear of his continued illness. and served one year. Dr. J. Benson Hamilton was the next president. After a term of three years he resigned the presidency and Dr. John Kumler of Ohio was elected and served eight years, through the efforts of Bishop Theodore Henderson, Dr. George F. Durgin of New England was secured as the next president. At the end of the third year of his administration Dr. Durgin resigned. After career consideration Dr E. A. Warner of the College of the Methodist Episcopal Church was elected president. This is Dr. White's second year and the institution shows many signs of improvement. About $3,000 worth of new equipments and improvements have been made and paid for. The student body is twice as large as it was the year before. A year ago the institution began with 74 students, nine of that number being in the College Department. We now have an enrollment of 225 students with about 90 in the College Department and about 125 in the Preparatory Department and a large commercial department. There were only 17 students in the boarding hall under the last administration. This year we have entered about 100 in the boarding department. The faculty has been increased and a fine spirit exists among the students. Dr. White and his corps of teachers deserve unusual mention for the success that has come to Walden. Special mention should be made of the musical department, which has exceeded in numbers. Prof. Harris of Boston adds unusual strength to Miss Braden in this department. ELECTION OF OFFICERS MONDAY DEC. 24, 1917. The Baptist Ministers Conference held their regular weekly meeting last Monday, all the pastors reported splendid services on Sunday. Much interest was taken in the important matters brought before the body by Dr. C. H. Clark, the president, Dr. H. M. Burns, Dr. E. W. Hawthorne, and also Rev. W. H. Whittaker. As the election of officers is always an occasion of friendly rivalry, but with sober thought, it is hoped that full attendance of all the pastors will be had next Monday at 11 a. m. Each departmental head or officer is requested to make a report, and that in itself will be very interesting. Dr. J. C. Fields, "Current Events." Dr. E. W. Hawthorne, "Query Master and Publicist." Dr. A. W. Porter, Treasurer. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church met at the residence of Mrs. Mary Sutton, 511 Twelfth avenue, North, last Thursday night. The meeting was opened with song and prayer by the president. The parlor concert was opened on program. Song by the auxiliary, "Mr. O Lord Soil. Prayer by Mrs. Paratee Huntley Soil. Miss Willie M. Reed, Instrumenta, Miss Corpella Miller. A talk by the pastor, Rev. A. W. Porter. The program was grand. The quotations and dues were next in order. All members and friends responded very liberally as it was a rally for the old members of the church. It was a success. The meeting was dismissed with praise by Rev. Porter. The hostesses, Mrs. Moore, the president; Mrs. Julia Cheatham and the servant, served very night to a three centrally menu. Every one expressed themselves as having enjoyed the evening very much. GALEDA CLASS FIFTEENTH AVE. NUE BAPTIST CHURCH The Galela Class met last Wednesday night at the residence of Miss Laura Brooks, 504 Fourteenth avenue. North. Despite the inclementity of the weather about ten answered to roll call. After song and prayer the president turned the class over to the teacher, Rev. A. W. Worter, who in his own way discussed the lesson for thirty minutes. Next, quotations and someone who were responded with and someone who were sent their dues. The business of this class was discussed. The class is doing fine both financially and spiritually. After all business was over the class was dismissed to go into the social part of the meeting. The hostess assisted by her sister, Miss Mayme Brooks, served the class abundantly to ice cream and cake. Each one left thanking the hostess for her generous hospitality. B. H. JANUARY, JR., TO FOLLOW IN DAD'S FOOTSTEPS. B. H. Januarv, Jr. has already been to try to make speeches around home in the interest of his mother and daddy at midnight. He has also opened a Christmas savings account with the People's Savings Bank Mr. B. H. January, who is always ready to work in the interest of his people, has done much for them. He was the backbone of making the City Beautiful Contest a success among his people, a hard worker in the East Nashville fire disaster among his people; he took an interest in raising funds for the recent campaign for the Ice and Milk Fund for babies and was the first young man to form a parade to cheer the drafted boys on their departure for Camp Meade. He was toastmaster for the drafted boys' banquet, and is the youngest stump speaker of the State in politics. He is the founder of several clubs and is now president and manager of the Great Northern PARLOR CONCERT firm; recently many flattering positions have been offered him in other states, but he says there is some more work undone in Nashville he would like to see put through. Nashville should be proud of this young man because he has the interest of his people at heart and especially the young men. MEMBERS OF THE M.T. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH TENDER THEIR PASTOR MAGNIFICIENT BANQUET. Dr C. H. Clark Singularly Honored. Elaborate in its conception and magnificent in its appointment was the banquet tendered the Rev. C. H. Clark, pastor of the M.T. Olive Baptist Char for the last quarter of a century, in the Sunday school room of the church Monday night, December 17th. Plans for this entertainment had been made by Mrs. Alice Douglass and were very fittingly carried out. It was estimated that possibly three or four hundred persons would be present on this occasion and a tempting menu was planned. The Sunday school room was handsomely decorated with the national colors. Across the whole room were guests who were invited for the accommodation of the seventy-five guests of honor who had been invited. The guests began to arrive at eight o'clock and were met by the reception committee composed of Mrs. R. H. Boyd and Mrs. Easley. They were conducted to the platform where they were presented to Dr. and Mrs. Clark and the gentlemen in the receiving, who were Deacon Gibbs, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Brown, Hon J. C. Napier, Bishop Scott, Dr. Woodby, Dr. F. E. Dawson, Mr. Patton, Prof. Shipp. A social hour was enjoyed during which many of the members of the church and visitors congratulated the pastor upon his success during the twenty-five years of his ministry. At nine o'clock the program began. The opening song was by the choir. Prayer was offered by Rev. Patton, which a solo was written. White. White. At the conclusion of the program the guests were seated at the table. Dr. and Mrs. Clarke were placed at the center of the table with Prof. G. S. Lyle on their right and Deacon Gibbs on their left. Grace was said by Bishop Scott. Seated at the table with the pastor and his wife were: Dr. Woodiby, Rev. J. L. Harding, pastor of the Third Ave. Baptist Church, Mr. D. Wellington Berry, Reporter for the Tennessee and American, Attorney R. L. Mayfield, Rev. H. M. Burns, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hon. J. C. Napier, Ex Register of the Treasury and Cahrier of the One Cent Savings Bank, Dr. J. H. Hale, Proprietor of the Millie E. Hale Hospital and Mrs. Hale, Rev. H. A. Boyd, Asst. Secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board, Deacon Porch, Deacon Body, Rev. S. L. McDowell, pastor of the First Baptist Church 5th Ave., N., Dr. R. H. Boyd, President One Cent Savings Bank and Founder and Secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention unincorporated, Mr. Lowery, Mr. Patton, Prof. Shipp, Mrs. R. H. Boyd, Dr. F. E. Dawson, M. G. P. Baker, Supt, Mr. Olive Baptist Sunday school, Mr. W. H. McGavock and of W. H. McGavock & Co., Undertakers and Mrs. McGavock, Mr. E. W. Brydson, Deacon Gibbs, Rev. J. A. Brown pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Mrs. Brown, Bishop I. B. Scott, Rev. Brady of Detroit, Mich. MR. JAMES W. EAKINS Mr James W. Eakins, vice president of the Great Northern Firm and president of the Rex Literary Club is one of Nashville's young business men and also a live wire in the city, being interested in everything pertaining to his people. Nashville is proud of this young man. Mr. Wilson, Rev. G. B. Bolden, Rev. Preston Taylor, pastor of the Lea Ave. Christian Church and Mrs. Taylor, Hon. A. N. Johnson, President of the Board of Trade and Dr. J. T. Phillips. During the afternoon speeches were made by Hon J. C. Napier, Dr. Hale, Bishop Scott, Rev. Harding, Rev. Brown, Rev. Taylor, Dr. Boyd, Deacon Gibbs, Mr. Bitsong and Dr. Philhill. Church History was read by Prof. Lyle. Several tokens of affection and love were presented the pastor during the banquet. The church gave him twenty-five new dollar bills The Missionary Society of the Church h gave a gold chain with monogrammed clasp, which was presented by Miss Ollie Cook. The Sunrise Prayer Committee gave a beautiful azalea which decorated the center of the board. Brother Carter presented the pastor with a beautiful cake decorated with twenty-five candles, a decorated cake with monogram was presented by Mrs. Dellah Easley, Mrs. Sara Payne and Mr. Will Washington also gave cakes. With a very appropriate and well rendered speech, Miss Margaret Walker presented the pastor with a bunch of twenty-five rose buds. Several members of the church presented a box of eggs. In accepting the courtesies of the evening Dr. Clark stated that it was impossible for him to say just how much he appreciated the kind things that had been said about him and the tokens of appreciation presented. He expressed the opinion that he had best not say too much as his heart was filled to overflowing. The Marechal Niel Art Club will meet with Mrs. Octavia Ekins, 1618 Jefferson street, Dec. 28th. All members are urged to be present. 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Tinsley's Hats for Ladies Hats for Ladies, Misses and Children 8 (Continued from page 3.) reasons, today any more than he will tomorrow; that he was confident that if he were Supreme judge of men, himself would be the first man he would consign to hell, so incapable of meting out true justice is mortal man. And this doctrine he had always practiced, to find the fault in himself and right the error by the force of a condemning conscience, rather than to seek to shift his fallacies to the shoulders of his brother. He was a great man, so "Bill" said. After supper was over, Mrs. Wargram announced to the Captain that he and "Bill's soldier boy would have to go into the front room and take to themselves as she wlshe Bill to help her do the dishes, but that it wouldn't be long before both would be in to hear him tell war tales." The Captain naughed good-naturely and asked if he couldn't help her "do the dishes." "No; not by a long shot Cap'n," she replied, holding up her hands in rejection. "You'd 'stir up the hornets' nest, I'm 'specin'." and then she lunged as only wids can. So, "Bill's soldier boy and the captain went into the "front room" and I began a lively conversation. "Well, Mr. Farrihel," began Captain Melner, as he leaned forward in his chair, "have you made up your mind to be a good soldier?" Marvin Farrihel smiled in boyish abasement at this question, then after some fidgeting, he answered; "Well Could I be told that I can be no other kind, but—" "But you'd prefer be a commissioned officer?" was the captain's query. "No, sir; that's not what I was going to say just then, Captain, but I SW. CROSTHWAITE, Reporter Nashville Banner think I'd like that job too." He began gadgetting again. "Yon would? Very well then, what were you about to say when I interrupted you, Marvin?" The Captain's voice was friendly, and betrayed a keen regret of his premature judgment of the boy's ambition and desires. "Well to be frank," young Farrihel began. "I'm wondering why men are considered patriotic if they go to die on the battlefield, and why the country for which they offer themselves in sacrificial defense can treat so lightly such an act as that of a man giving up his life to help settle a quarrel which he was ignorant of, perhaps, and of which he was not an instigator." Captain Melner leaned still further HATS FOR WINTER WEAR Lyon Velvets, trimmed with s and fur. There are plenty and taupe, the very popular 7.50, $10 k all the newest and much- winter, and you have never the reasonable prices placed y Ribbons season of the year when a great used. There is nothing more preparing your gifts. You st variety of widths and popu- es, Misses and Children NASHVILLE GLOBE. FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917. forward, his eyes engaging those of the young man who man who sat before him, began in a serious and reflective manner to return answer. Mr. Farrilh, I suppose that you will excuse me if I fail to give you a satisfactory answer; but I'll give you the best I know. In the first instance, a man is patriotic if he offers up his life for his country because, in forgetting self he remembers others. He establishes, or helps to establish his country's safety, and the peace and security of her people. By giving up life he gives life to others; and "greater love hath no man than this, that he give up his life for his friends." But, wait a minute. It is altogether necessary that the cause for which a man gives up his life be a just one. A man serv ing under a military and army can not be given up to him. Such is the sake of his life from him. Such is the state of the men in Germany today. There, there is no patriotism but Iron and Blood." Captain Melner caused long enough to smile. "Now, in the second instance," he went on, "we come to a psychological aspect of humanity. It is one of our inherent idiosyncrasies that we DR. A. L. WHITTAKER, A prominent young Dentist. forget the things that save us and remember the things that destroy us. Most of us die of the Goodness in a nation, but hypothetical quality. Nations come and go down into oblivion, so to speak, by the same road which their predecessors have found the way to inexistence. There is much more good in us than we are cognizant, yet we can summon such a small portion of this good that we are seldom ever able to see the good in others. Hence, we think not so much upon their deeds. In what way are we?" The animated reply Just then Willemela appeared in the door, leading a tow-head messenger boy, who with cap in hand, strode forward as if he was in the house of the dead, holding before him in his tiny bloodless hand the familiar Western Union envelop. Timidly he handed the envelop to Captain Melner, who eyed him scrutinizingly then smiled and turned to young Farrart, remarked as he hastily tore open the envelop, "I guess my time's up." He read the message, and sure enough his time was up. He must report immediately at headquarters to receive instructions as to the management of the camp to which he had previously been assigned. He noticed that the word immediately was underscored, and that meant "tonight." "Well, you may tell them that I'll be there as soon as the Iron Horse can carry me," he said, as he handed the boy a return message which he had hastily scratched on a leaf from his memorandum. The boy looked at him quizzically. "Oh, yes son, I'd forgot your tip, you little pest," said the Captain smiling, and looking steadily at Willemeta who stood, her face a picture of disgust, eying the messenger. The Captain then handed the boy a shiny half-dollar, and before he could pocket it Willemeta had him by the ear leading him toward the door and out of the room. At this junction, Mrs. Wargram came in, wiping her hands on her apron as usual. She eyed first the Captain then young Farrilur suspiciously, but without a word. Willemeta returned, and on seeing her mother, said to her: "Mamma, I thought you were doing the dishes? You might as well go ahead now. The captain is fixing to leave us. It's no use—" "It's all right Madam," assayed the Captain. "I've received orders to report at once." And he sank down in his chair suddenly, holding his side. He was stricken—Appendicitis! The next few minutes were all confusion and anxiety. Willemeta ran to phone the doctor. Marvin loosened the divan, while Mrs. Warram, poor soul, tried to do a thousand things and only succeeded in doing one; and that was to walk the floor wringing her hands and praying that the Captain might not die. The doctor soon arrived, and a humorous, well-balanced chap he was. He examined the stricken man carefully, called for water and a glass, and prepared a dose of medicine which Captain Melner gulped down with child-like innocence, then laid his head back down with a sigh of apparent relief. Mrs. Wargram, still wringing her hands and praying, stopped long enough to come up to the doctor, pussy-foot like, and almost whisper, "Doctor, what's the matter with him? Will he live? Oh, tell me quick!" The doctor, seeing her predicament, determined to add to it. So, turning to her, while fingering his watch chain as doctors are wont to do when giving a diagnosis to a layman, he spoke seriously enough to make his words delectably humorous: "Why madam, the Captain has an attack of Trencheritis, or warbelle-ache, and though apparently serious, it is not necessarily critical or fatal." He winked at Marvin who could scarcely restrain his laughter. The doctor was right. The ailment was serious, as the patient soon relapsed into a condition of intense suffering. "And he's telegraphed them he'd come tonight," remarked Willemela as she leaned forward and gazed into the pair—rought face of the suffering army officer. "God knows," gasped Mrs. Wargram, "what shall be done? If they get the telegram they'll be 'spectin' him; and if he don't show up they'll fire him. God knows!" And she looked down into the face of Captain Melner, her eyes steeped in tears, for just one painful moment, then resumed her anxious pacing back and forth. The Melner, the Captain, Farriel apparently, apparently desiring to speak, but she only gazed straight at him as if she sought to read his heart and divine his thoughts. "You must go. Marvin, as the Captain's proxy. It's the only chance," said Willemeta, earnestly, appealingly. For the LOU's sake, go dear boy, prayed Mrs. Warsgam as she throw her arms about the young man's neck. "Will you go?" entreated the Captain, opening his eyes and speaking with difficulty, in a voice scarcely above a whisper. Then continuing, he said: "Tell them I sent you as my aide-camp; that you are to receive whatever orders meant for me; that I am very sick, but will arrive as soon as my condition improves; and—" he was suffering the most excrulting pains and could speak no more. "I will go, and do my best," re MR. T. CLAY MOORE, Capitalist. boy, until I come to you no matter where you are," and she turned away in tears, for she hated to see him leave her. That night thetrain跑 on amid its tumultuous rumble, ramming the darkness and bearing the young man plied young Farrifell, bending over the Captain, looking piteously into his face. Then he dropped the hand which he held and turned to you. "God to with you, my soldier boy," said Willemme, as she clung about the neck of the boy, whose face was almost pale. "God be with you and protect you, my brave little soldier THE MASTER Cashier One Cent Savings Bank. further away from his home and his "Bill." But she was with him, for out of the shadows he saw her smiling face coming, coming, nearer and nearer and nearer until their lips almost touched—but did not—the phantom fled. And Willemeta Wargram kissed the image of the boy in khaki, and remembered that since that night when she had clung to him, having that God might have with him and keep him, she had not looked into the youthful, smiling face of her soldier boy. But she remembered that she was still happy, because he had proven a worthy MR. CLENDENEN. and capable young man. Had discharged his duties so well and with such dispatch as to gain for him numerous rewards and promotions at the Training Camp. he had written her quite often, and had always addressed her as "My Dear Bill," and had told her that he was happy and delighted with his new work. He was proud of the sweaters she had knitted for him; appreciated the comfort kit, and lastly, hope to come home safely to see her and walk down the garden path again with her. Willemeta arose from her seat, kissed the image of the boy in khaki, clasped it to her bosom, then held it at arms length upward, and prayed, "God' keep my soldier boy an dbe with him; an dsome day bring him back to me, a hero and a man." She then began to wrap the Christmas present she had bought for him. Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. December 15, 1917. Dear Santa Chuck. Here is your little girlie writing you again as it is near time for you Furniture-The Gift Ideal Furniture is by far the most appropriate and acceptable gift for The Yuletide—Whether it be for kinspeople, friends or members of the immediate family. It is a gift that will be a lasting remembrance and will be appreciated long after the Holiday Season is gone. Our Stock of Christmas Furniture is complete in every detail nothing but new, clean merchandise is carried by us. We make a few suggestions from our immense stock for your convenience: Rockers Morris Chairs Magazine Stands Smoking Stands Telephone Stands Pedestals Library Tables Chiffoniers Chifforobes Music Cabinets Bookcases Writing Desks Dressing Tables Card Tables Dining Chairs Tea Sets And many others Wherry Furniture Co. 305----BROADWAY----307 to come around again to see your little people. I have been very good, and very bad, but mother said if I would continue being good you would remember me. I am afraid my letter will be too long so I will begin to tell you what I want you to bring me, doll, a doll, a piano, and me some shoes, a hat, a coat, some fruits and candies. Remember mother, father and my sick sister like nice fruits. I wish you would remember my two cousins, Lucy and Birdie May Dodson in Indianapolis, Ind, my teacher, M. R. E. Armstrong. I will close, looking for you soon. Your girl. I AURA MAE CARTER. P. S.—I am ten years old and go to school every day. Dear Santa Claus: I am a good little boy three years old Saturday. I wish you would please bring me an auto, big horse and choo choo train and plenty of good things to eat and dear Santa don't forget my three little cousins and my two little cousins in Nashville, 214 N. 8th and my mother there my new baby Santa I guess you know I don't live in Nashville, I live in Chicago, Ill., 1844 Fulton street. Please don't forget me. Dear Santa Claus:— I am asking for a very little this time. I have been a nice girl all the year, am eight years old and in 3rd A grade, please bring me a coat and cap, a box of oranges, nuts and candies, bring brother something, remember mamma and papa. Your little girl, REBA YSOBEL THOMAS. 1815 Heffernan Street. 17 Trimble Street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 1917. Dear Santa Claus: This is what Jesse White wants, two suits of underwear, two petti-coats, one dress, two pairs of hose. I am a little girl seven years old and supporters, rubbers and gloves. Mary White, I am a little girl nine years old in school studying 2nd B. Please bring me a dress, shoes, rubbers, two union suits, two pairs of hose, a black board and red leggins and hair ribbon. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl five years old, will you please bring me a doll, doll bed and buggy, A B C blocks and book and please bring me all kinds of fruits and nuts and bring my little brother some new dresses and stockings and a rattler. Please come to see my mamma and papa and my little friend across the street. I am your little girl, VIRGINIA MAI AVANT. My little brother's name is Andrew Eugene. Sandersville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I have been very good and don't want you to forget me, bring me something good any thing that is nice will do me, remember my sisters and brothers, papa and mother. One thing Santa please bring me a real kitten, my kitten is dead. Don't fail to cone. I am your years old. Your little girl. IDA LOUISE BUFORD. Sandersville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl five years old, live at Avondale, will go to bed early and shut my eyes tight. I want a boy doll, coffee mill and pair of rub- We Can Arrange Terms to Suit You bers, plenty of good things to eat, please don't forget aunt Nan and pap. My pap's will telephone you what else I want. Good bye. Yours. NANCY MARIE CULLOM. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little bit boy only one year and four months old, you were so kind to remember me last year so please remember me this year. I want a rocking horse, some stockings, a cap, cloak and leggins, remember my dear little sisters and brother, bring them something useful, bring my dear papa, mamma and my little puppy, mommy something too. Your little baby boy, ROBERT T. GRAHAM. 13 Lewis St. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a smart girl, so my mother says, I am in the 4th B grade. I have got good marks all the year, now please remember me and bring me some useful things. I have all the toys that a girl can wish for, so bring me something to wear and a lots of good things to eat, remember Miss Honesty, my teacher and Miss Berry, my past teacher, bring my parents something nice. From your little friend. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Here I am again, please bring me mething nice. I have lots of toys already so bring me anything nice for a little girl, remember my dear little cousin in Chicago, Edwin Murry, 4212 Ninth Ave. Also, Ant Aunt and Incle D. R., also Mr. Charley, mamma, papa and all of my friends, my D. brother and sisters and big mamma. Your little friend, WILL LINDA GRAHAM. 13 Lewis St. J. B. H. Dear Santa Claus:— This is my first Xmas. I will not ask for much. Please bring me a rattler, jumping jack, horn, rubber ring and some candy. I can eat as I am a little boy only eleven months old. Your little boy, MR. T. B. BOYD, JR. 1600 Helman St. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a sweater coat, gloves, and anything my mother and father see fit to tell you, of all remember my little sisters and little brother Robert, he is the sweetest little fellow you ever did see. He has nearly all of his teeth and can eat all the candy, nuts, oranges and nice things you will bring him, remember my parents and grand parents, my teacher, also Miss Vernon, also my principal, Mr. Vassar, Your little friend, JOHN W. GRAHAM, JR. 13 Lewis St. 46 Maury Street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Dear Santa, I am going to write to you to be sure I am not forgotten, I think you ought to be very nice to you for I am my mother's baby only two years old. I am very good and smart so bring me a pair of shoes, stockings, cap, gloves and plenty to eat, nuts, candy and oranges and anything else you thing I'll like. Don't forget my sisters Ardelle, Irene and Christine, also mother and the rest of the family, be sure and come early now for I shall be in bed very early, good bye. Lovingly, VIVIAN M. McKISSACK. Dear Santa Claus: DEAR As this is my second Xmas I want a whole lots of pretty things. Please bring me a big doll, story book that will not break, Indian suit, building blocks, candies, oranges and lots of goodies, remember my little brother and little cousins. Your little girl. ROSE EVELYN BOYD. 1600 Heiman St. 46 Maury Street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1917. Dear Santa, Claus:— Here I am again, so don't be surprised to hear from me. I have been good all the year, mother says I am the best in the house. I go to Napier School, I am seven years old, 1st A grade. Please be as nice to me as you were last Xmas. I want most of my things so I can wear them. 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Nashville Office, Frost and Frost. Independent Life Building. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 21, '17. A MERRY CHRISTMAS. Shrouded for many months in the realization that our country is actually at war; seeing our mothers and daughters tremble at its first touch as we bid good-bye to our sons and brothers—we welcome Christmas with its cheerfulness and gladness. Let's make "Merry Christmas" more merry, for there is enough merriment in a merry Christmas to last through many months of gloom and through many stories of disaster. Turn back the pages of yesterday, and bring out the old-fashioned Christmas. First, go to the church and thank your Maker for the birth of your Saviour, who gave his life to save your soul; then ask him to give strength to those who are fighting for the real civilization that will weld all races in one great homogenious race free of hatreds, prejudices and animosities that all men may live in peace until they deliver their soul. Make the children happy, for the laughter of children is like the song of the angels, it gladdens the heart and inspires the spirit. Give as freely as you can where it will make some one happiness, remembering that it is "more blessed to give than to receive." Then as a climax, lay Mr Hoover's advice aside for one day and then eat and drink and then smile—a smile that means a Merry Christmas. It has always worried many on Christmas, to know what was the best thing to get for Christmas presents to rheir friends. This year the president has come to our rescue. He has issued a call for every man, woman and child to invest at least $20 in war saving stamps, and where one is going to make Christmas presents, substitute was saving stamps. It is a good idea. Serves two purposes: relieves one of the trouble of finding others presents and at the same time it affords you an opportunity to do your bit. In the training camps, white and colored soldiers have so far lived in harmony. Opticals in Washington were dubious of concentrating white and colored in the same cantonments. At Camp Dix, not only have they had no clashes but are linking up in singing and other organizations. Every onw and then some federal department or that issues official figures which tend to confirm the ordinary consumer in his suspicion that the cost of living has gone up. Gun Metal English V AN EVENING IN CHURCH STREET The endless procession of humanity, passing and repassing in a tangled throng, each individual intent upon his own errand. Tired workmen, roughly clad, carrying dinner buckets, the grime and the strain of the strain of the day's work still on their faces. Girls and young women from the publishing houses hastening homeward, glad or release from exacting employment, chattering gaily among themselves of their small affairs. Belated housewives, burdened with bundles for the home, emerging from market places to seek a place in overcrowded street cars. Sauey maidens, their threats guarded by heavy furs and their feet and ankles, daringly revealed by shortened skirts, encased in silly shoes and gossamer hose, inviting the glances of youthful cavaliers. Weary, ill-clad mothers, the scars of the battle of life in the lines of their sad faces, wheeling protesting babes in little cabs through the hurrying throng. Gay, fresh-faced young sprigs attired in pinchback coats, hats on the backs of the corners of their mouths, idling here and there to ogle the passing multitude and to pass youth's immature but confident judgment upon humanity. Leather lunged newsboys shouting their "Nashville Globe" raucously, eager for the chance customer. Men and boys hurrying, oblivious to the crowd, coat collars turned high, hands plunged deep into pocketes in their efforts to keep warm until they resemble hunchbacks in appearance. Rude rivers of big motor trucks, rough and ready men, pushing through crowded streets, crossings, noisily, and gazing down upon the baffled pedestrians with amused and lofty disdain. Comfortable looking, sweet-faced matrons, their bearing and garb speaking of well-being, contentment and happy fires, hastening from belated errands to street cars and home. The faces of the passing throng, kaleidoscopic in their infinite variety—young and old faces, pinched and sleek faces, villainous and angelic faces, smiling and scowling faces, ugly and beautiful faces, friendly and repellent faces, each telling plainly its own story of life. Poverty rubbing elbows with alliance—wickedness and innocence, culture and ignorance, high station and low station, the well and the unfit, the influential and the obscure, the black and the white, all walking side by side and mingling together in the mass called humanity. The reckless messenger boy, astirde his bicycle, threading his way with light and airy nonchalance through the maze of motor cars, delivery trucks, street cars and people. The glare of electricity from signs and store windows, from motor cars and street car headlights. The glistening street car rails, shining like long silver ribbons down the street as they are illuminated by the headlights. The show windows of the stores made beautiful and tempting by the art of the window dresser, and burying from many pockets the reluctant dollars. The reckless clamping of the street car songs, the unmusical but insistent warnings of the automobile horns and the "stop" of the traffic officer. The bolsterous wind whipping around the corners, its icy cold cutting bare flesh as with a knife, taking playful liberties with women's skirts, and now and then toasting the snow into the pedestrian's face. Huge coat wagons, drawn by great horses, their drivers grim and black with coats dust, the packed snow on the pavement creaking shrilly and crisply under the grinding of the wheels. The endless procession of motor cars, new and old, large and small, well-ground, decrepit, of every type and make pleasure cars and delivery cars, hundreds of them going and coming continually. And above all, seen dimly through the smoky atmosphere and the glare of the lights, the silvery stars, reminding the beholder of the vanity of all human things and the inmutability of the infinite. The last Saturday evening in Church street. There is no doubt our Country needs men. Men who cannot or will not join the army should at least honor and encourage those that have joined be they white or black men. Union Made Shoes NASHVILLE GLOBE. FRIDAY DECEMBER 21. 1917. To discriminate against a soldier in war time on account of his wearing a uniform or because his skin is black, is treason and should be punished as such. Our boyhood friend, D. F. Arm-Armstrong, who now resides at Pittsburg, Pa., always sends in a pair of elfiorins suspenders along about this time of year. Thanks Dan. There are other indoor sports more popular than taking a cold-bath on a December morning. A State has a right to legislate against even the possession of liquor, remarked the supreme court dryly. --- The tightward may have the spirit of giving, but he has his emotions under rigid control. Many a man knows that he has a worthy purpose in life, but is not just sure what it is. In forecasting the winter's weather the important thing is the conduct of the squirrel, not that of the nut. The V-neck waist has obvious advantages; but nowhere are there words of praise for the V effect that is revealed by some short skirts. According to an economist, the value of the dollar, steadily declining in purchasing power since 1914, has now shrunk to 56.86 cents. Worse than that, occasionally, as when it comes to ocal or sugar, the dollar is not worth anything. If modern experience is any criterion the original value of the blood hound was the certainty with which when put on a scent, he treed some Negro, whether it was the Negro or not. This is the kind of weather in which the man who wears'em all winter earns his laurels. They said that Grant was drunk and Sherman crazy; but Grant vinicated his soberness as Sherman put it all over Noah Webster in the matter of lucid and forceful definition. Unless the coal man gets busy Santa Claus will have a very easy time getting down most chimneys. GLOBULES. By R. W. Thompson. 100,000,000 gallant colored soldier boys are about ready to go "over the top." * * * If it is a product of the Lincoln Motion Picture Company, of Los Angeles Cal, and Omaha, Neb, "it's right." * * * Millionaire Nathan Straus, of New York City, who entertained fifty of our boys" at dinner on Thanksgiving Day at his palatial home, along with many others of various national ities, to emphasize the absence of a color or race line in the battle for democracy and liberty, is the right kind of an American. May his breed increase! * * * Secretary of War Newton D Baker is a MAN! * * * Colored soldiers should make note of Secretary McAdoo's timely recommendations anent the desirability of the war risk insurance and subscribe for the same before it is too late. Insurance for the protection of loved ones left behind can be obtained for a low rate per month for any amount from $1,000 up to $10,000 and the payment to legal dependents is prompt and sure. It is the safest form of protection now offered and every man should take advantage of the opportunity presented. The time limit expires in February. Action should be taken without delay. For participants, write to War Risk Insurance Bureau, Treasury Department Washington, D. C. --- We see no good reason why the noble art of boxing should not be restored to its former legal status, under proper safeguards. It is fine sport and adds physical development. Former Presidents Roosevelt and Taft favor it—and they are pretty good authorities on matters that make for American manhood. A few evils should not be permitted to obscure the greater good in the recreations enjoyed by red-blooded humanity. ```markdown ``` It goes without the saying that in times of national peril, the conscription of men, money and material is constitutional and right. That time is NOW! An earnest desire to aid in the uplift of men further down oftimes breaks through artificial barriers and sets at naught caste lines. Walter G. Gerrick, a junior in the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania, has been granted membership in the very exclusive Zelosophic Literary society of the University, because of his pathetic story of his ambition to complete his course in order to return to his home in South America to aid in the development of his people. He is twenty-four years old and is said to be exceptionally gifted as a student and as a platform speaker. Gerrick is the first colored man to be admitted to this society in the 88 years of its existence. Moral: Have a definite mission in life and seek the power to impress its importance upon those who guard the door of Hope. Health: is mankind's most precious asset. Take care of it. --- MADE IN NASHVILLE WILL DO YOURS THE SAME WAY. I live had lots of work done, but I never had a day to make my head before. I had a new customer at the QUINO BEAUTY SHOP. I SCAP TREATMENTS, and our OILS. None Better so the market day, and we prove it. Cal for a day, and we prove it of our scalp load or Glowing. Gautt Quino School M. S. 46. 638 Fogg St. Nashville, Teen. Secretary of War Baker's "memorandum" to Special Assistant Emmett J. Scott, declaring equality of all batters for Uncle Sam will live in history as one of the greatest State Papers ever issued by an American official. It struck prejudice straight from the shoulder and gave heart to every Negro in the land. The document was a patriotic message from a patriot to an army patriot. November, 1917, was noted for two ephepal proclamations of especial value to colored Americans: The decision of the United States Supreme Court overthrowing segregation and the letter of Secretary of War Baker breaking down the so-called colorline in the working conditions of soldiers in the national army. The skies show a rosier tint for the colored people in this country. Our hat is off to Governors McCall of Massachusetts, Sleeper, of Michigan, and Stanley of Kentucky, for courageous defense of helpless colored men, accused of unproven crimes, McCall and Sleeper declined to hon or requisitions that would send colored men to states where a fair trial was impossible and Stanley took the field in person, at the risk of his life, to prevent a Negro from being lynched. Mob violence and packed courts would be robbed of much of their prey if there were more Chief Executives of the McCall, Sleeper and Stanley type. President J. O. Thomas of the Voorhees Industrial School at Denmark S. C., a product of Tuskegee Institute is filling a large spot on the national map these days. He is doing a mastery work for education and for the promotion of relief work among the colored soldiers in the army cantons. Lieut. Thomas learned well the lessons taught him by that great preceptor. Booker T. Washington whose soul goes marching on through the Theomas, Scotts, Chisholms Holeyses, Fishers and Simmonses he has planted hither and yon in the race's vineyard. *** Bishop George C. Clement, who won his national spurs as editor of the Star of Zion, and who drank deeply of the leadership spring as a co-worker with the late Bishop Alex ander Walters, is making the echoes as a giant administration force in the A. M. E. Zion connection in Kentucky and the border South. Conferences are showing new life under his guidance, and collections for education, missions and current church support are growing by leaps and bounds and he is his brother to him every where as with books of steel by his sympathetic spirit and broad encouragement of initiative on their part. He inspires his preachers to be "somebody," and Zion is being speeded up" accordingly. . . . Old Serracession died hard in Baltimore—but after all, it is broken on the wheel through a recent test case, in which the decision of the United States Supreme Court was triumphantly upheld by the District Court against the flower of the white legal talent of the entire State of Maryland. Why should not a white man be allowed to sell his property to a colored man if he so desires? And why should not a colored man live in and love the said property, if a white man feels like disposing of it to him? That is all there is to the matter when reduced to nutshell. ★ ★ ★ The selection of Lester A. Walton as ring-master of our amusements for the boys in the cantonments strikes us a happy one. He knows the business from every angle and can hold his own with the speediest theatrical magnates. ☆ ☆ ☆ Editor Nick Chiles, of the Toneka plainearable liais the nail squarely on the head, when he says: "As a diplomat and man of affairs, Emmett J. Scott has no equal in the race. We are content to trust our welfare with him. We feel that we now have a strong factor which will bring about splendid results to all" concerned. "The 10,000,000 colored Americans represented at the War Department by Mr. Scott say "Amen!"" * * * Colored workingmen of every description should take advantage of the "open door" to the labor unions offered by the American Federation of Labor at its recent Buffalo convention. If we can make common cause with the powerful labor unions and thus ally friction, it is up to us to do so. ※ ※ ※ President Wilson has denounced mob violence in scathing terms and has said plainly that a lyncher is not fit to be considered a true American. He also declares in the frankest verbiage that this war is an All-American war. In a recent statement the President said: "Sacrifice and service must come from every class, every profession, every party, EVERY RACE, every creed, every section. This is not a banker's war or a farmer's war or a manufacturer's war, or a laboring man's war—it is a war for every stratageman American whether our flag be his by birth or adoption. We are today a nation in arms and we must fight, farm, mine and manufacture, conserve food and fuel, save and spend, to the one common purpose." This is genuine American doctrine and we can all stand behind the President in support of it. 由串交 J. C. Napier is holding the National Negro Business League true to the ideals and standards set by its founder, Dr. Booker T. Washington, and the tremendous outpouring at the Chattanooga meeting last August in dicated that he enjoys the fullest measure of confidence of the flower of the race that followed the late "Wizard." The League will shortly set the place and date of the 1918 session and it goes without the saying that the clans will begin at once to lay their plans to be present. Mr. Napier is a natural leader of men and under his wise and painstaking guidance the National Nogro Business League will grow stronger year by year and inspire the colored American to bigger things in the world of commerce and industry. Atlantic City is a heavy bidder for the 1918 meeting of the National Negro Business League. It is the East's turn at the wheel. Newark and Cape May, both in New Jersey, also have friends, and Pittsburgh might be a contender if it would just throw off its native modesty and get into the ring. Washington will come along later and when the pendulum swings westward, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus will be given due consideration. The Business League must go to the people—and there are good people in all of these centers of trade and intelligence. ```markdown ``` Sociologists of note are discrediting the anti-intermarriage bills introduced in Congress and various state legislatures on the ground that there is not sufficient disposition on the part of races to cross the line to justify the trouble it takes to pass a law prohibiting "mixed" marriages. Lots of fellows lose good female friends by foolishly falling in love with them. And now Dyersburg, Tenn., has taken its place on the "Roll of Dishonor," along with East St. Louis, Memphis, Chester and Waco, Texas. Have the courage of your honest convictions. It injures no one in the final analysis, to contend for the right and fight against the wrong. God Almighty hates a coward! . . . A well-regulated white man never blames a black man for doing in self-defense what he himself would do under like circumstances. ★ ★ ★ Politics gives way to patriotism in these piping times of war. --- Prof. W. S. Scarborough the virele and resourceful president of Wilberforce University, is giving continuous evidence of his peculiar fitness for the leadership of a forward-looking school in this day of increasing demands for advanced learning and high-grade equipment. He is getting hold of the "means," as well as furnishing a superior quality of brains. Recently, through Prof. Scarborough's watchfulness, Wilberforce University came into possession of $30,000 from the Avery estate of Pittsburgh for endowment purposes. This "nesteg" will doubtless prove helpful, but it is stated that President Scarborough plans to bring the endowment fund up to $100,000 before taking a breathing spell. Under the present administration Wilberforce has taken rank with the best educational institutions of the land, and the A. M. E. Church is justly proud of her contribution to the nation's higher civilization. *** Let the women have the ballot. They train our sons to vote the right way. They earn and save money for the nation's defense. They own property, pay taxes and have personal rights that ought to be protected. Why not allow them a voice in the government of which they are a natural part? --- Lynching is a national crime, from every consideration of morals. It should be made so by statute. 串。串 Harry C. Smith, the militant editor of the Cleveland Gazette, is waging a righteous war against ministers who have accepted "blood money from keepers of vicious saloons in the colored wards, and against others who have been supporting corrupt politicians and making libelous statements touching his personal character, Bro. Smith seems to have the better of the controversy and his contention for ministerial purity and community betterment has enlisted on his side the sympathies of all lovers of law and order and decent politics. In any kind of a scrimmage you can count on Harry Smith's ability to take care of himself." Let no colored American be a "slacker." A family rises high in our esteem when we find a group of colored papers and magazines on the center table. They are mute, but eloquent witnesses for the race pride of that family. here can be no rightful race or color line in woman suffrage. In the common cause of good government white and black women should labor as a unit. The ballot-box is not a pink tea or parlor social. * * * If there are any mourners for the deceased bag, "Squegation," they should be ashamed to wear the crepe in view of an American audience. * * * Oratory that builds Tustegeske, Hamptons, Fists, Wilberforces, Livingstons, and National Training Schools of the Shepard and Burroughs' type has a quality that is convincing, inspiring and enduring. But oratory, or word mongering, for mere entertainment is a "sounding brass and tinkling cymbals—tickles the ear, enchants the fancy for the moment and then passes into oblivion." --- For reasons that are as plain as a pikistaff, we join with the sagacious Louisville News in a general objection to the term "Negro" as the official name of the colored American. We use it occasionally, as a convenience and as a habit, but on general principles, we think it should be discarded. "Colored" is less susceptible to the corruption that leads to the little "n" and the double "g." Brother W. L. Miller, editor of the Nashville Globe, ululates so eloquently upon the virtues of "that steak we had in Louisville—an old home of ours—that we fain would have been with him there. However, if that lu ```markdown ``` DONT FORGET SELECT Is Bottled and on Draught Will make you think of ye old time drink. It's a perfect beverage, the equal of any and better than many :: :: Get a Glass or Stein or Bottle Where Soft Drinks are Sold. Ask for :: :: SELECT Made by The Wm. Gerst Brewing Co. Large Bottles for Family Use Phone M. 393 ```markdown ``` INDEPENDENCE THRIFT DONT FORGET SELL Is Bottled Will make you the time drink. It's erage, the equal better than man. Get a Glass or the Where Soft Sold. Ask for SELL Made The Wm. Gerst Large Bottles for Phone M cious steak so stirred the cookies of Brer iller's heart we tremble to think of how many more columns of exaltation he would have penned had he journeyed a wee bit further down 10th street and quaffed about three fingers of that dew that made Kentucky famous, or glanced down Chestnut street after shopping time and "lamped" those bovies of browns that make the Falls City one of the garden spots of the world. Anyhow, Brer Miller, I the language of Dun bar, "has bin to ole Kntucky, and wants to go again." Louisville is all right, steak and other things. The St. Louis Medical Forum, the most intellectual society of Esculapian experts in the Missouri metropolis, has done the wise thing in reelecting Dr. Charles Henry Phillips, a leading practiceer and energetic race leader, as its president. Dr. Phillips is a son of Bishop C. H. Phillips, one of the tall figures of the C. M. E. Church, and is a "chip of the old block." He has made an enviable record on his own account, however, and occupies a place in the front rank of the younger warriors for complete American citizenship for the colored people of the Mound City. Be prepared when Opportunity comes. Who wishes to be the next minister to Liberia? HALEY. Wm. Murphy was in Wartrace Saturday. Mrs. Julia Corney who has been visiting home folks here returned to her home in Louisville, Ky., Friday. Rev. G. H. Haliburton was in Tullahoma Tuesday on business. It is reported that Joe S. is picking up corn selling it, getting ready to go back to Ohio after the big snores are all over. B. S. M. has been singing for three months, "Ohio, Ohio, oh. I long, to see, Ohio, Ohio, oh, how dear the name sounds to me!" Since the big snow has been falling the old boy has changed somewhat, and is now singing, "Home, home, sweet home; there's no place like home down South in 10 i C with my wife where all men ought to be." C. M. Out of the twenty-six hogs killed G. H. Haliburton poled the largest one—450 pounds—fattened in seven weeks, how is that boys? Mrs. J. H. Smith, who has been Jackson for some two or three months will Rachel Board was in Wartrace Saturday. Mr. J. H. Nelson passed through our town Sunday. G. H. Haliburton snelt the afternoon Sunday with Wm. Murphy. It is reported that the wedding bells will ring out here Christmas. Miss Fannie Mal Hailburton spent Saturday night at home with mother and father, Mr. and Mrs G. H. Haliburton. The Masons will hold a mass meeting at the church December 27th. The public is invited to come and hear the noble ad dresses made by men of the Order Among the noted men and women that will speak will be J. F. Crockett Sr. Wm. Murphy, R. M. Preyer, J. H. Holman, Mrs. M. E. Praker, P. H. Tilmon, Mrs. Maggie Key, Mrs Eliza Sutten, R. J. B. Foxak. Rev. Martin of Tullahoma. Come and hear the able craftmen and women Don't forget the date—Thursday, December 27th. Hour of meeting, 11:30 a.m. One of the greatest dram drinks of Bedford County says, "Fare well, old whiskey, good-bye. We are glad you are gone, for we are doing better and have more to eat that ever before in my life, and we trea our family better. Farewell, ol whiskey, farewell." SPRINGHILL Thanksgiving exercises at Rural Hill was quite a success under the direction of the teacher, Mrs. M. E. Waddy. Remarks were made by patrons of the school. Amon the speakers were Mrs. Sank Hays, whose talk was very impressive, also was Mr. M. Lee. Dinner was served in the church. The day was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. M. E. Waddy was also on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Bedford, who died in Atlanta, Ga. Funeral at Seay's Chapel. Very impressive remarks were made by Revs. Ellis, Burch and T. W. Johnson, also Dr. Mattie E. Coleman. As she was a representative of the Mosaic Templars. --- to independence and comfort. Recklessness will land you in poverty and misery. It is for you to decide where you want to go. Just consider that the time will surely come when your earning power will be over. Now is your opportunity to prepare for that time. Save now and you will have then. That is the only way. ONE GENT SAVINGS BANK, NASHVILLE, TENN. SELECT ed and on Draught think of ye old s's a perfect bev- tal of any and many :: :: or Stein or Bot- oft Drinks are or :: :: SELECT made by Brist Brewing Co. for Family Use M.393 Y. M. C. A. Rev. D. H. Sanson of the A. M. E. Zion Church will address the men's meeting Sunday afternoon at four o'clock in the Colored Y. M. C. A. building. Rev. Mr. Sanson has been sent to Nashville to establish a church of his faith. He is a strong and convincing speaker and should be heard by a large number of young men. His subject will be "The Secret of Tomorrow." Rev. W. C. Stovall spoke last Sunday. His message was well received and should be heard again when the condition of the weather will permit a larger crowd. LAX-FOS---An Improved Cascara A digestive liquid laxative, eathartic and liver tonic. Does not irritate or disturb stomach acme. Don't submit to an operation for the PIES and anyone have tried Dr. Jones' prescriptions. We give you 30 days and to try it, falls, it costs you nothing. Send me no pay. Write at once for guarantee. Locked in New York. JONES & ALLEN CO. Dec. 1934 Visit The STAR THEATRE Is now showing the best of pictures now under new management. Best of music Respectfully B. H. January T. L. Stockell ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Tisha Mays, deceased, I hereby give notice to all persons having claims against said estate to file same with me. duly authenticated according to law, within the time prescribed by law, of they will be barred; also all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make settlement with me. December 7th. 1917. C. N. Langston, Administrator of the estate of Tisha Mays, deceased. IN CHANCERY AT NASHVILLE. State of Tennessee Office Clerk and Master Chancery Court, Nashville: December 13, 1917. P. F. Hill et al., Complainant vs. Levy Davidson, Admr. et al, Defendant It appearing from affidavit filed in this cause that the Defendants, Levy Davidson, Administrator of the estate of Bette Reynolds, deceased, Isaiah Davidson and Josie Boyd, are non- residents of the State of Tennessee, and cannot be served with the ordi- nary process of law; and it further appearing that an Attachment has issued in this case, and has been re- turned leaved unlawfully, the following property, of said defendants: Lot No. 73 in the Buena Vista Plan of Lots in Davidson County, Tennessee. It is therefore ordered that said Defendants enter their appearance herein on the second Monday in January next. (1918), it being January 8, 1918, and a rule day of said Court, and plead, answer or demur to Complaint's bill, or the same will be taken for confessed as to them and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published for four consecutive weeks in the Nashville Globe. ROBT. VAUGHN, Clerk and Master. By S. J. BARLING, Deputy Clerk and Master. GREEN F. ANDERSON, Solicitor for Complainant. "Don't Delay!" WRITE IODAY When others fail use adam Rhoda's ST. LOUIS MAGIC HAIR GROWER you will have long Beautiful straight Hair. 1 Box Hair Grower 1 Box Pressing Oil 600 BY MAIL AGENTS WANTED. 514 Tenth Ave., S. Nashville, Tenn. SOCIETY NEWS PAGE-WHITE. The marriage of Mrs. Bettie Page to Mr. Fred White was solemnized Wednesday evening, December 12th, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Daniel Battle, Rev. N. T. Stoner officiated. The bride wore a beautiful dress made of pussy willow silk, trimmed with fur, she carried a bouquet of Killarney roses. Miss Narcissia Bishop who was the maid of honor, wore a beautiful gown of wow, charmeuse. Little Mary Katherine Battie the bride's niece played the wedding music and performed the ceremony the flower song for her. The guest list numbered thirty-five. Mrs. Carrie Carr received the guest in a beautiful gray silk, she was assisted by her sister, Miss Mary Page, who wore a lovely dress of white crepe dechine. An ice course was served. Mr. and Mrs. White are at home to their friends, 17 Trimble St. MME. RANKIN IN THE CITY Mme. O. J. Rankin scalp specialist of St. Louis, Mo., is in our city visiting agents and graduates of the Rankin system of hair culture. The class of 1915 which was conducted by Mme. Rankin is growing rapidly and many new agents have been added since. A special class beginning January 15th will be taught in our city by Mme. Rankin. Ladies are admitted to the class only application. A limited number will be accepted. For further information and application blanks, write MISS ROXIE A HELM IS HERE FROM CHICAGO Miss Roxie A. Helm, formerly of Nashville, is here from Chicago visiting relatives and friends. She is Mrs. B. H. January's sister and is stopping with her at 1715 Thompson street. MISS ELEANOR BATTLE, President U. S. Club. MRS. JORDAN DUNCAN WHEEL OF TIME W CO- OPERATIVE CLUB. Mrs. Jordan Duncan, chairman of the Sick Committee of the Young Men's Co-operative Club, is called the mother of the young men of the city. She is always looking after the sick and needy, regardless of the sleet and snow. She is always willing to do her best around the sick bed, whether she knows you or not. Everybody should be proud of this noble woman. MARRIAGE OF MISS CARTER AND MR. DAVIS. Cards are our announcing the marriage of Miss Amanda L. Carter of Chicago, Ill., and Mr. Henry F. Davis, a prominent young lawyer also of that city. Tuesday evening, Dec. 25, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Gleaves, 3746 Rhodes avenue. Mrs. Gleaves was formerly Miss Sadie Carter, a resident of this city. Miss Carter is lady of admirable qualities and has a few long-time friends. In her girlhood she was student in the Academy of the Immaculate Mother. She is sister of Mrs. Mary Thursman of Chicago, Frances C. DeBerry and Charles W. Carter, both of this city. MME. OVERTON WILL SPEND HOLIDAYS IN THE CITY. The many friends of Mme. Mabel Overton will be pleased to know that she will spend the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Brackens, 512 S. Fourth street, East Nashville. Mme. Overton will bring as her guests Mrs. George Thornton and Miss Lucy Troupe. Mrs. Thornton is one of the oldest clerks in the main Post Office and the wife of Dr. Geo. Thornton. Mrs. Troupe is an artist and has a salesroom in the Quality Shop. She is also posting in the Art Institute. ELITE DANCING CLASS On Saturday afternoon, Dec. 15th, the Elite Dancing Academy gave the first of a series of Winter Dancing Fetes, a snowball Dance. The Amusement Hall was beautifully decorated with imitation snow. In the center was placed a big snow man. The orchestra was augmented with six pieces and the music was exceptionally beautiful. It will be remembered that the Elite Dancing Academy holds its regular Saturday evening classes each Saturday from four to eight. The dance Saturday was a Mary MRS. J. C. NAPIER, Three Prominent Members of the New Idea Club. social feature affair and was largely attended. Regular classes will be conducted every Saturday from four to eight. On Christmas day a big maine dance will be given from three to seven. The hall will be beautifully decorated and a huge Christmas tree will be placed in the center, bearing hundreds of candles. A full orchestra has been engaged for the occasion. Prof. Davis announces that Saturday he will introduce and other new dance which will be put on the program for the Christmas class. The class was honored Saturday by the presence of a number of out-of-town folks who are visiting friends in the city. The class is chaperoned each Saturday by three or more matrons. Prof. Davis has added another piece to the orchestra and states that this will be continued throughout the season. DR. DAVIS AND FAMILY TO VISIT PARENTS CHRISTMAS Dr. W. B. Davis, the popular dentist of Chattanooga, will, with his wife and son, visit his parents at 5 Garden street, during the Christmas holidays. Dr. Davis is held in high esteem by the Nashville public and this announcement will delight his many friends. MRS. J. C. Three Prominent Member MISS SUSIE LEE WRIGHT MET WITH PAINFUL ACCIDENT. Miss Susie Lee Wright of 2507 Alameda street met with a very painful accident several days ago while returning from a church. It was learned that Miss Wright in some manner fell, wrenching her shoulder and also receiving a severe shock. Miss Wright is a student of Pearl High School and is a favorite among her classmates and a leading member of the choir of the New Baptist Church and assistant secretary of the Galeda Class of that church. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. [Picture of a woman with short hair and a light-colored dress. She is looking slightly to the side.] MISS KATIE WALKER, President Galeda Class, Tabernacle Baptist Church. THREE O'CLOCK DINNER A three o'clock dinner was given Sunday evening, Dec. 9 by Mrs. B. Stratton and Mrs. Dr. Fredrick Bays in honor of their sister, Mrs. Jessie Ross Whiteside of Buffalo, N. Y. A four course menu was served, those who were present were: Mr. B. Stratton, Mrs. Jessie Ross Whiteside; Mrs. Cornelia F. Blakemore and Mr. Wyatt. The evening was very pleasantly spent. Several pieces of music were played and sung by Mrs. Federick Bays. AMERICAN BEAUTY CLUB. The American Beauty Club met at the home of Mrs. J. D. Clemmons, Whitset, Ave., Dec. 12, 1917. Owing to the illness of our President, she could not be with us, Mrs. E. D. ```markdown ``` NASHVILLE GLOBE. FRIDAY DECEMBER 21. 1917. Henley presided over the meeting. The roll was called and members responded with dues. One hour was spent in knitting after which the meeting was turned over to the hostess, who served a delicious three course menu. The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. H. C. Cunningham, 78 chal PHYLLLIS WHEATLEY CLUB The club is called to meet in regular session Thursday, Dec. 27th at 3 o'clock at A. M. E. Publishing House Cor 5th and Lea Avenue, South, all officers and members are urged to be present, some bdness must be seen after and at once. The club members are preparing its usual to send Christmas cheers into needy homes. Each member of the club is expected to prepare a basket and send to some needy, sick or aged person. The club has observed this custom for years, and it is hoped that it will be carried out fully this Xmas. If there is no one in need in the members vicinity, she call the president, Mrs. G. L. Jackson, M. 4880 or the Secretary, Mrs. J. H. Hale, M. 4256 for information. Let every member do bring a sunshine and cheer into the homes of as many as possible. Remember regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 27... CARL D. MERRILL ANOTHER YOUNG MAN MAKING GOOD. YOUNG MAN MAKING GOOD. Mr. Carl D. Merrill is a promising young man of this city and has a good position with the N.C. & St. L. Railroad of the above railroad and was also N recently appointed assistant manager of the Great Northern firm by Mr. B. H. January, president of the firm. He invites all of his friends to come around to see him at his new home after the 1st of January at 417 4th ave. N. C. NAPIER, members of the New Idea Club. Please bring me a dress, doll cradle, nuts, candy and anything else that you think a good little girl should have. Yours as ever, CLAUDINE BRAMLETTE. MR. F. R. WEBSTER With Great Northern Firm M. F. R. W. O'Brien FRIEM. Mr. F. R. Webb, secretary, young man of this city and a photographer by trade, and is also secretary and treasurer of the Great Northern firm and a member of the Young Men's Co-operative Club and of the K. of P. Lodge, also a member of the Matrimony Association which recently joined in taking a promiscuous lady of this city for his wife TULLAHOMA. Last Sunday the ground was still covered with snow and the churchgoers were far apart and few between, but each pastor was found at his post. At 9:30 Rev. E. A. Martin tapped the Sunday school bell, calling the school to order. At 11:30 Rev. Jesse Jenkins, the presiding elder, preached an excellent sermon. We were proud to see Mrs. Jessie Wagner in church Sunday. Peter Bates is very low at this writing Brother Logan Johnson is still in a critical condition. The new pastor at the count Zion Church filled every inch in the room. Day after day, Rev. D. J. Tate is efficient church business. Mr. Bob Davis, one of the best colored farmers in Franklin County, has been very successful this year in cribbing nearly five hundred bushels of corn of saving nearly four hundred tons of hay and stock fodder. He has also built a large potato house and it is well filled with both sweet and Irish potatoes, and after killing his neighbors and those who were in need, he is now fixed for living. Mr. Davis is a marshman man and he claims that his house is being built by putting in God and we must congratulate Mr. Davis. It is the confidence that we put in the Almighty God from which we get the necessities of this world's goods. Rev. Wm. Jenkins, J. H. Holman, P. H. Duff, O. Wood, Tom Russell, Rev. A. E. Martin, J. W. Sebastian, Bob Davis, John Wagner, Ben Darrell, Wm. Hurt, Rev. D. J. Tate and Dr. Jones are making large preparations to have the good fellow to visit every old and slave needy person at the corporation next Tuesday night at the farm area of the A. E. Church. All needy people at the home, male and female, will please, hand in or send their names to Rev. A. E. Martin and all backpacks will please be brought to the A. M. E. parsonage not later than Tuesday evening at 6:30. Any information desired see Rev. Wm. Jenkins or Bob Davis, Mr. ```markdown ``` THE PEOPLE'S CHRISTMAS CLUB Get in with the first. Do this while you have the money. Tomorrow is uncertain. If you have not been a men Club, this is your time. The People's Savings Bank as quite a bit to make its facilities doing similar business. They i with them. Their Series, one cent, two cents, five free cents, fifty cents, one dollar, etc. did not go to the end in 1917, that should not go through 1918. If you save no more in 1918 than with a few penni-s saved for Christmas. Come with us and be at home when business. Very kind The People's Savings If you have not been a member of the People's Christmas Club, this is your time. The People's Savings Bank and Trust Company has spent quite a bit to make its facilities the equal of any other bank doing similar business. They invite all savers to participate with them. The Their Series, one cent, two cents, five cents and ten cents, weekly twenty-five cents, five cents, one dollar, etc. The Saving habit pays. If you did not go to the end in 1917, that is not a sufficient reason why you should not go through 1918. If you save no more in 1918 than you did in 1917, you are better off with a few pennies saved for Christmas. Come with us and be at home where saving is a pleasure as well as a business. Very kindly yours. The People's Savings Bank and Trust Co. George Trigg was in town last Sunday, shaking hands with friends. Mr. Jack Smartt was said to be a live wire in church last Sunday. Mr. Martin Barnes is much improved at this writing. Rev. Carter was called to Sherren, Pa., last Saturday on account of the death of his son, Wm. Carter. Rev. G. W. McDonnell of Fayetteville spent last Saturday in town shaking hands with his many friends and meeting with the order. He is an old landmark Baptist and believes in coming the knee way and having prayer before breakfast and praying before going to bed. We were glad to see you, Bro. McDonnell. Come again. Mrs. Margaret Buchanan of Fayetteville is spending a few days with her mother and sister, Mrs. Rheten. Mrs. Buchanan is a great favorite in society circles and her many friends are glad to have her among them. Quite a lot of her work is given in her honor and quite an elaborate menu will be set in honor of Mrs. Buchanan Dec. 25th. Mrs. A. E. Martin and Prof. Anderson are preparing for a grand concert next Friday night. One of the main features of this concert will be the reading by Mrs. Amanda E. Martin, also a solo by Mrs. Jennie Wagner. Don't fail to hear the famous quartet. John Wagan is a Fishback, Louis Wisman and George Justin, Milkah Williams and P. P. Rivers. So don't miss this concert. William Scott, usher. To keep posted on the war news and the best news in the world, read the Globe like Crockett Winston. Mr. C. Earle Rhodes of McMinnville, en route to Chattanooga, spent Sunday with Mr. Aquila C [Name] Woods at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas kussell. Mr. Woods, Miss Winnie Slack and Mr. Rhodes spent quitepleasing evening at the home of Mrs. W. M. Kissel and Mrs. Shack Hovering recently recounted quite a stay in Virginia and is now giving new life and strength to the church auxiliaries. We need a few more young ladies to equal Miss Slack to equal the standard of church society. Please call again, Mr. Rhodes. The W. M. E. Society met at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Cordella Shaw. Mrs. Shaw taught the lesson from which many thoughts were gleaned. The Blue Ribbon Club is plaiting to give a royal reception in honor of Mrs. Kissel and Mr. Parker who has discharged her birth year of 1917. Although we have been snowbound for nearly a week, Mr. W. M. Winston did not fail to get his in the skating line. Mr. M. C. Oakley is very proud that a fine lot of through-bred pigs were left in his pen two weeks ago and are worth $5 each. Any one desiring a nice pair of pigs for making meat next fall see Rev. W. M. Jenkins. He is the man with the goods. Mr. W. M. Winston, the long-haired kid is now going into the wood business. All the pigs are pleased help us but the Charles Murphy is on route to spend Christmas with his family. He halls from the city of Chattanooga, Mrs. Callie Oakley expects to spend Christmas in Mancehser and McMinville. Mr. Eugene Perkins of Chicago, IL, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rhoden Perkins is now a second sergeant of the 8th Ill., Infantry, Co. E, and is now in Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Mr. Perkins is expecting to go to France to capture the Kaiser real soon. Mr. Perkins' friends congratulate him on his advancements in the army and pray that he will return again on his home soil. Rev. D. L. Hunt of Nashville, the state Grand Master of the Mosaic Templar of W. Virginia, is making good. He has organized nine lodges this year in the different parts of the state. Mr. John Brooks is doing well in Jay, W. Va. Uncle Jim Covinning's house was burned down Friday night and every thing was destroyed. Sunday school and services were well attended at the First Baptist Church Sunny, Bro. R. E. Hunt filled the pulpit at the morning service and selected for his text the fourth chapter of Micah, part of the third verse. The pastor, Rev. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` BRENTWOOD FRANK JAS. MYLES, A. B., C. P. A. The above is the likeness of F. J. Myles who has started the public account world after having passed the certified public account exami- ation in three states. C. S. Davis, concluded. The Young People's Christian Association and the church choir met in the afternoon. Cream was served by Mrs. Anna B. Brown of Chicago, Ill. Bro. S. B. Leek of Brook's Chapel was present. He and our pastor made some timely remarks of encouragement. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Owens entertained at dinner last Sunday Rev. I. S. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Hunt, Mrs. Lizzie Owens, Mrs. Catherine Hays, Miss Etta Polk of Franklin. Five courses were served. DAYTON. OHIO. Mrs. Agnes Hampton Lillard of Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Mabel McKay Roberson in Springfield, Ohio, left their respective homes, return to Toledo, Ohio and Chicago. Mrs. Roberson will leave Chicago to be the guest of her sister, Miss Lizzie Kelley of Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Lillard will join Mrs. Roberson during the Christmas holidays to be guest of her father, Rev. T. W. Hampton of A. and I. State Normal. CHRISTMAS AT THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY Communicants mourn the death of Mr. Irving C. Brown, pioneer resident and active church worker. The death of Mr. Irving C. Brown early Wednesday morning was a severe shock to the communicants of Holy Trinity Church and a host of his friends throughout the city of Nashville where he has been well known and liked for a quarter of a century as an aggressive and progressive church worker. He was generally liked and highly regarded by all who knew him and a host of friends are left to mourn his loss, with his relatives here and elsewhere. Christian services will be held at Holy Trinity Tuesday morning at nine o'clock as usual. There will be special music for the occasion and the services generally will take the form familiar with the history, tradition and dignity of the Episcopal worship. There will be a special Xmas message delivered by the Priest-in-Charge. It is expected that these services will be largely attend- MISS HATTIE BRAMLETTE, Prominent in Fraternal Circles. ed as they are always. Christmas services in the Episcopal Church are known to be the most beautiful in character and conduct of any religious services of the season. Holy Communion will be administered at the Xmas morning services. The usual service will be held Sunday morning beginning at seven thirty o'clock with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Matins and a sermon at eleven o'clock. Evening prayer and sermon at eight o'clock. The Rev. E. M. W. Wright will as usual conduct the services. This is the second Xmas of his administration at Holy, Trinity. He has been conducting the work with the same success that characterized his services in Virginia, Kentucky and other places. DAYTON OHIO The communicants of Holy Trinity are all rejoicing over the election of Archdeacon Denby to the bishopric on the 12th of December. Archdeacon Denby has had supervision of the work of the Episcopal Church among Tennessee communicants for the past six years. His administration has been eminently satisfactory to Bishop Gallor and the communicants of the Church in the state have the highest regard for Archdeacon Denby and the success with which he has conducted the work in this Diocese. MCMINNVILLE. Mrs. Nettie Etter died Saturday morning. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, by the pastor, Rev. Washington. She leaves a host of friends, a husband, mother and three children to mourn her loss. Miss Leola Barton spent the week-end with Miss J. L. Gwynn in McMinnville. Miss Barton has taught a successful school at Doyle for the past five months. She leaves this week to resume her work at the A. and I. State (Normal). Miss Jennie Durley arrived Friday from Waynesboro where she has been teaching. Mr. Ben Bates came home Sunday from Lenoir City to attend the funeral of his brother Sam, who died Saturday at his home in Increase. Mr. N. N. Reynolds was in our city Monday for a few hours. Dr J. G. Robinson, the presiding elder of the A. M. E. Church, preached Monday night at the M. M. E. Church to a large congregation. Owing to the inclement weather Sunday the quarterly conference was postponed until a later date. Mr. C. E. Rhodes left Sunday afternoon for Chattanooga where he is in the Government service. Miss Willie Griffie entertained a limited number of friends at her home on E. Main street Saturday with a six-dinner in honor of Miss Leola Barton. Mrs. Ellen Martin where she attended the bedside of her son Robert, who has been serious ill. Prof. and Mrs. J. E. Griffie entertained Saturday covering in honor of Miss Barton at their home. Games and music were the features of the evening, after which sandwiches and hot chocolate were served. Those present were Misses Leola Barton, Willie Griffie Jennie and Virginia Durley, Jessie Gwynn, Dr B. E. Washington, Mr. C. E. Rhodes, Clifton Malone, R. L. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Oney Brown are rejoicing the arrival of a baby girl at their home. Mrs. Arnet Murray of Shelbyville, has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. E. J. Woodlee. Nurse MISS NANNIE GILL Prominent in Social Circles. CHAPEL HILL. The earth is wrapped in her manteau of white and the wind is whistling furiously from the north and everybody seems to fear that we are going to have a hard winter. Bro. C. R. Roland, our pastor, did not preface last Sunday on account of the disagreeable weather. The church at Cash's corner is to have a Christmas tree December 25th, and a grand time is expected. Mrs. Lizzie Willis is in Nashville this week visiting her son Louie, who has been very sick. Mr. A. T. Dobbins, who has been sick out a while is yet very feelable. The Mutual Aid Order of Clay Hill men last Monday night, December 3rd, for the purpose of electing officers for the incoming year. Among those elected were as follows: C. S. Bates, Most Worlly Commander, Johnnie Turner, Secretary; Will Owens, Chapain, J. M. Baker, General Finance; Collins Collins, Robuck, principal on Sick Committee, treasure holder, Mrs Josie Wilson, assisted by C. S. Bates. This lodge has an enrollment of 96 members and has proven to be a time of sickness and death. We welcome Mr. George McLain and come into a midst. Little George seems to be a good farm in due time and got moved in a good time. George says his luck is due to '1sh obedience to God. Mr. J. M. Baker spent the night with his cousin James Rainey of Columbia as it was the first Monday of the year he was seen among the horse jockeys and finally made the boys believe they would do well to swap horses with him. He came home exchanging he had done. T. F Brown, one of our handsome widowers, is seen every Sunday evening winding his way toward Cedar Hill Tom says he is tired of cooking for himself. We think the wedding bell will ring soon. The present cold spell which is now visiting our parts has caused backbones and spare ribs to be plentiful, but the prices on them are yet high. ANTIOCH Mrs. Martha Briley died suddenly of heart failure at her home, Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Mrs. Briley is survived by four daughters, one son, three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Arthur Butler of St. Louis, Mrs. Hattie Brown, Lillian and Allie M. Briley and Andrew F. of this place. The service will be held from the St. John Baptist Church of which she was a member. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. G. W. Gray, pastor, assisted by Rev. Robert Station of Nashville. The remains will be buried at the Briley grave-yard in Olive Branch. She is gone but not forgotten. Mrs. Briley was most charitably inclined and never failed to respond to the call of any worthy cause. Her loss will be great to the church. Ladies' Auxiliary and the Benevolent Order, but it is heaven's gain. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH SECRETARY A. D. CRAIG. DEPT. OF EDUCATION. each member and friend is asked to pay 25 cents for the Trustee purposes. December 25, service at 11 a. m. Christmas tree, December — under auspices of the Sunday school. Free admission. Short program. Mr. Wm. H. Shakleford. Surv. Watch night. 10:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. Preaching from 10:30 to 12 m. Praise and thanksgiving. MEHARRY NEWS The all absorbing topic in Meharry and on the Campus this week is not Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Nurse-training. It is volunteer service to the U. S. of America. Much of last week was consumed by the president in an effort to reach a plan MRS. R. H. BOYD, Who is deeply interested in the Booker Washington Tourist Club. by which the entire school should volunteer service and be assigned to the Medical Reserve Corps. The local recruiting Board was besieged, the officials of the Medical Reserve Corps were chased, telephones were kept busy and telegrams sent to Washington, D. C. in an effort to arrange for the student body to volunteer a subject to draft. The happy moment, the authorities informed the president on Saturday that all of his requests had been granted and that a competent force of Uncle Sam's men would invade the Meharry Campus Monday morning and proceed to examine all who would present themselves. The well equipped Physiological Laboratory early Monday morning was a recruiting station with Capt. Fern McCormack charge, Drs. Ford and Taylor of the faculty and the Daniels of the senior class with others who volunteered rendered excellent service. The work went smoothly on from early morn to late evening and when the count was finally taken, 170 brave vigorous, strong, stalwart Meharry men had made the test and placed themselves on the altar of their country. On Tuesday morning this work was again renewed and as you quietly scan these lines the flower of southern Negro manhood as represented by Meharry College belongs to the U. S. Army. This is as it should be. It has ever been thus and God grant that the bright pages of history so brilliantly illuminated by the heroic deeds of our fathers yet shine forth with more resplendent beauty in a possible, by the illustrious deeds of the noble sons. This is no spasmolide effort on the part of the men of this noted institution for it will be remembered that immediately after the declaration of war by the U. S. against the inhuman and barbarous acts of the enemy of world wide democracy, Meharry through her president placed herself at the call of our chief Majesty. DR. W. P. WOODY SPEAKS TO MEHARJY N. M. C. A. At 3:30 o'clock p. m., Dr. Woodby, noted orator, lecturer and pulpitere, spoke to the members of the "Y" at the Auditorium. The doctor discussed the failures of all human governments and declared that neither autocracy, plutocracy or democracy successfully control the world; that the world is waiting and will continue to wait; till all human government would rest primarily upon Divine law as intended by our creator. CHRISTMAS AT MEHARRY. A splendid example has been set by our honored president and followed by the president and members of the Y. M. C. A. in that instead of sending the usual Xmas presents to relatives and friends this year the money thus usually invested will be redeemed for the cold feet and destitute and hungry neighborhood in our immediate section of the city. An effort will be made to locate and relieve all who find themselves in need. It is hoped that the members of the faculty and student body will gladly enter into this worthy spirit and thereby bring cheer and gladness to many hearts. The Hubbard Hospital furnished luncheon to Capt. Fern and his associates during the days of recruiting. A Merry Xmas to the Meharry men at the colors. Dr. S. S. Caruthers has just returned to successful tour through Alabama and Georgia. The doctor met many successful Meharry men who willingly shared their success with their Alma Mater. Dr. Lester, who started on a similar trip through West Tennessee and Arkansas was recalled by telegram to help arrange for recruiting the student body. He met the men at Jackson and Union City. The men in these cities hold the Meharry Banner high to the breezes and always share their success with Meharry. Dr. H. Roger Williams of Mobile, Ala., one of the most successful and enterprising physicians of the Bay City will visit his city and hi salma the doctor has kept in touch with the institution since his graduation years ago and has liberally contributed to every call Meharry and student body looks forward with pleasant anticipation to the visit of this distinguished Alumnus. THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY COMPLETE HISTORY EVER COMPILE.D This book is over one thousand pages. Contains over five hundred photos of the noted Pythians and Calanthians of the United States, covering a period of more than fifty years. If you are a loyal Pythian or a Calanthian send your order at once to any of these three names, who are the compilers and historians: SIR S. W. GREEN, Supreme Chancellor, Pythian Building, New Orleans, La.; SIR JOS. L. JONES, Vice Supreme Chancellor and Supreme Worthy Counsellor, 8th and Plum Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio; SIR E. A. WILLIAMS, Past Supreme Chancellor, Cincinnati, Ohio. Do Not Forget if You Write a Letter of Inquiry, to Send 3 Cents in Stamps for a Reply. Above—National Baptist Publishing Board, largest Negro business concern in the world. the United States. It has been the F. D. and Unknown Baptist Preachmeans of furnishing employment to er." His "Boyd's Pastors' Guide" more than one hundred and fifty members of the race. It produces its Baptist Convention when it met in own literature from the printer's Richmond, Va., some years ago, with devil work up to the editor's desk. his "Boyd's Church Record Roll and Minute Book," are reported to be the TAKE THIS BOOK IT IS A COMPLETE HISTORY AND MANUAL OF THE COLORED KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS THE PRIDE OF THE NEGRO BAPTISTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. NATIONAL BAPTIST PUBLISHING BOARD AT NASHVILLE, TENN. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF REV. R. H. BOYD. D. D. SECRETARY AND FOUNDER, DOING A WONDERFUL WORK. Atlanta, Ga.—More than twenty thousand Sunday schools located in every portion of the United States supported by their churches under the denominational and race-loving pastors have, so to speak, with one accord, been favored with orthodox and evangelical pastors, only Negro Baptist Printing, Publishing and Book Binding establishment in the United States. The National Baptist Publishing Board's plant located at Nashville, valued at over $350,000.00, has demonstrated the constructiveness of the Negroes of -Dr. R. H. Boyd, Founder, Sec cretary and Manager. Bound in Fine Cloth and Leather, Price $2.50 and 25 Cents for Postage. ate and manipulate the most delicate and intricate piece of machinery that has been thrown upon the market. Four marmoth Mergenthaler Linotype machines, nine printing presses, one of them with a capacity of over 10,000 quarteriles an hour, with every conceivable kind of book binding machinery, makes it possible for this plant to give the Negroes any thing in the printing line from a postal card to a Bible, or from a calling card to an encyclopedia. In the last report of the secretary of that institution, which was read before the National Baptist Convention that held its session in this city, they showed that the operation of the plant has been marvelous, that the results obtained are augmented by predictive. More perhaps than any other one agency contributing to the plant's success has been the guiding hand of the venerable secretary, the Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D., who is a product of the days of slavery. He has been often designated as "the giant oak in the forest." "A Moses of his denomination and a boon companion and a believer in the the "Little R [Picture of a man in a suit]. Rev. H. A.Boyd, Assistant Secretary. NASHVILLE GLOBE. FRIDAY DECEMBER 21. 1917 most extensively used publications of a standard make in the denomination. While pure Baptist literature, set in type by Negroes, printed on presses operated by Negroes, folded, stitched and trimmed in a book-binding plant operated by Negroes, written, edited, criticised and corrected by a competent force of Negro editors and proofreaders, has left no question of a doubt but that the Negro Baptists have solved the problem of Negro's ability to produce his own literature. The denomination, irrespective of their personal feelings, have, with one accord, stood up for and are sending their patronage to Dr. R. H. Boyd at Nashville, claiming as they do, that "He has brought something to pass, we will stand by the man and the institution that has succeeded in giving to the race and the denomination to a plant worth the while, one that gives our children employment and at the same time, gives to our schools a Baptist literature produced by Negroes, the great supporters of the institution have been the so-called "R. F. D. preachers" and the "Little, Unknown Baptists." The recent addition to the National Baptist Publishing House plant at Nashville in the form of the installation of new, modern, up-to-date printing machinery has also put them in the fore-front of all the race producers. During the past year they have turned out two of the largest jobs ever handled by a Negro printing establishment. One of the books that was printed, run off on the printing presses and bound in this institution was nearly 1200 pages. The late Dr. Booker T. Washington was one of its staunchest supporters, and delighted on more than one occasion to refer to the success of the institution. When the Washington Party toured Tennessee with their special train, they wound up at Nashville and, as the head of the business made up the employees of the National Baptist Publishing Board who furnished the jubilee singing at the great auditorium on that night. They sang the songs written by Negroes, printed on presses operated by members of the race, and Dr. Washington spoke behind a pulpit and used chairs made at the same institution. "Bringing things to pass, giving hope to the race, opening the door of opportunity for the Negro youth," has been one of the watchwords of Rev. R. H. Boyd, the secretary and founder of the National Baptist Missionary School, who opened the National Baptist Publishing House plant at Nashville, Tenn.-Copied from the Atlanta Independent Christmas Number. CEMETERY NEWS. We are having some very bad weather this time when the Cemetery news is reported. Mr. Walker Window is still on the sick list. We hope him a speedy recovery. Mr. John Robert Marible spent the week with his cousin, Mr. Eph Marible, Jr., and Mr. George Hatway, Mr. Clifton Hall and sister, Miss Mattle, spent Sunday with Miss Georgia B. Clark. The announcement cards have been received announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. Eugene Coleman of Chattanooga to Miss Miss C. Orr, which will take place December 30, 1917, at Stones River Chapel M. E. Church, which will be a surprise to many of the readers of the Sentinel. Mr. Ike Cowan is still on the sick list, also Mr. Jim Rankins, Mrs. Ella Hudleston, Mrs. Lila Rankins. We hope them a speedy recovery. Mrs. Martha Haynes, Miss Alice Washington, Mrs. Lizzie Marible, attended the burial of their cousin, Sunday. Miss Ada Howlin, who died Friday at the home of her aunt, who lives near Smyrnaa. Rev. N. C. Crutcher attended the burial of the deceased sister, also. Mr. Tom Marible is on the sick list. The children are all very busy planning for Santa Claus, writing letters. Mr. Robert Marible visited his friends in Murfreesboro, Sunday. Mr. Willie King returned home from Nashville, recently and reports Mr. Felix Haynes much better. We are very glad to say the little George Haynes, the baby of Mr. Haynes is much better. Mr. Burton Washington, Mr. George Haynes, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. Marible, Saturday night, a grand time was spent by the young men. Mrs. Marible, Reporter. RIVER SIDE NOTES Since it has been two weeks since you have heard from our little village everybody is doing well and are preparing for a Merry Christmas. Mr. Horny Stokes, who has been living in our neighborhood for eleven years has moved to Rucker to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Coerton. Mr. Edgar Smith of Nashville was the guest of his cousin, Mrs. Frances Washington, Sunday, also Mr. Rutus Lawrence was the Sunday evening guest of his cousin, Mrs. Frank Washington, also Mrs. Anne Malone is the week-end guest of Mrs. Alice Charlton. Mr. and Mrs. German Brown spent last Sunday with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. Walter Howland, Master Preston Howland has been sick with a cold, but is able to be out again. Mr. Burton Washington of Asberry was the guest of his uncle and auntie, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Washington, Sunday, also Mr. G. W Homes and Mr. Emmanuel Washington last Tuesday, Mr. Washington went to Asbury, Monday to see Mr. Washington's nephew, Mr. Felix Haynes was taken to Nashville, Monday evening to be operated on. Mr. Felix Haynes spent Sunday with Mr. John Spain. Mrs. Frances Washington, Reporter. THE MYSTERY OF A PACK OF CARDS. A private soldier by the name of John Orton was taken before a magistrate recently for playing cards during divine service. It appears that a seargeant commanded the soldiers at the church and when the parson had read the prayers he took the text. Those who had a Bible took it, but this soldier had either Bible nor common prayer book, but pulling out a pack of cards, he spread them before him. He just looked at one card and then at another. The seargeant of the company saw him, said, "John put up the cards, this is no place for them." "Never mind that," said John. When the service was over the constable took John before the mayor. "Well," said the Mayor, what have you brought this soldier here for?" "For playing cards in "Well said the Mayor you have given a good description of all the cards but one." "What is that?" "The Knave said the Mayor. I will give you honor a description of that too if you will not be angry." "I will not said the Mayor if you do not term me to be the finave." "I will not say the Mayor, do not term me to be the finave." Well said I, the greatest knave, I know of is the constable that brought me here." "I do not know," said the Mayor, "if he is the greatest knave, but I know he is the greatest fool." "When I count how many spots in a pack of cards I find three hundred and sixty-five as many as there are days in a year; when I count the number of cards in a pack I find there are fifty-two the pack, representing the number of there are twelve picture cards in a number of weeks in a year; I find months in a year and on counting he tricks I find thirteen of weeks in a quarter so you see sir, a pack of cards for a Bible, almanac for common prayer book." By Mr. Mrs. Pearl I. Childress. It is best to be wise sometimes because things will happen. KEY MEMORIAL CHURCH. Services were good Sunday morning and night, two more Tribes crossed over into the Promise Land. Simeon. Miss Bertha Green leader, reported $1.90 more making a total for the Tribe of Simeon, $9.46. We are sure that Simeon, will make it over on their next report. Reuben, led by Mr. Martha Smith bade farewell to the wilderness reporting $10.6. Sunday night in all raised, Lewi led by the LaraRae Nelson is no longer the wilderness she having reported Sunday night $2.25. Judah report $1.00 more making a total of $11.35 in all. Asher made a strong pull coming from $3.30 to $7.20. Captain Miss Jimmie Woods being absent, Lieutenant William Smith, reported $3.60 making a total of $7.20. Zebulum, led by Mrs. Mary Thompson, reported $2.00 more making a total og 18.10. Sunday night $14.50 being reported, making a total of $11.35 in all. Tribe rally. In the next issue of the Sentinel we hope to make our final report watch the Sentinel for the last report. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Idella Hatton to Mr. Aaron Williams, Tuesday evening, Jan. 15th 1918 at 8:30 at Key Memorial Church. At home 100 Hickory St. Chattanooga, Tenn., after Jan. 20th Don't forget the exercises and Xmas Tree at Key Memorial, Dec. 25 at 8 o'clock p. m. Bring your presents and put them on the tree. LOCALS Mrs. Mary Sanders, who has been on the sick list about a week is better at this writing. * * * Misses Sarah Miller and Ollie Murry, of Rucker, are having a delightful time visiting Mrs. Bettie Morton. * * * Mrs. Wm. Keeble who has been on the sick list is up again. * * * Miss Agnes Henderson of this city will spend the winter in Florida. * * * Miss Easter Armstrong of this city wishes to send greetings to her many friends of Fairfield through the Sentinel upon the splendid progress they are making in the community. * * * The Negro seems to get the worst of it in every deal. * * * Mrs. Cecils Hickman is on the sick list this week. * * * Miss Lula Coppage is resting very well at this time. Mr. Dave Grisham, a prosperous farmer of Salem, made a business trip to this city Monday. Mr. Dewitt Jordan, who has been in Louisville for some time, returned home Friday morning and will spend the holidays with home folks. Have you noticed the cross to the right of your name on the Sentinel. Renew at once. Mr. Wm. McCollough and family have moved to this city. We welcome them in our midst. Mr. Jno. Ransom is spending the week in the country at the home place. Mr. Luther Osborn, who hsa spent the summer in Greensville, Ga., is here to spend the holidays with home folks and friends. Mrs. Alice Sparrow mingled with friends here Sunday, while here she was guest of Mrs. Rebecca Carny. She returned to Nashville, Monday after a most pleasant trip. Rev. A. P. Gray, who was delayed in Ark., because of the cold spell did not get to officiate at his charge at Allen's Chapel, but made a flying trip here Monday and returned to Nashville, Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lottie Huget, who has been visiting her friends here returned to Nashville, after a very pleasant visit. Mr. Henry Hoover was the guest of his uncle and auntie, Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Ratesy Sunday. Miss F. E. Batey and Mr. J. W. Batey made a business trip to Murfreesboro, Saturday. Mr. J. A. Batey, missed two Saturdays from Murfreesboro on account of the cold weather. Mrs. John Batey was the guest of C. W. Towsell, Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Orsborn was the guest of hss sister-in-law, Sunday. of her Mr. E. J. Wagoner and daughter, Miss Alberta Wagoner, were the guests of Mrs. J. A. Batey Sunday. Miss Quecee Miller and sister, Miss Eva Miller were the guests of their cousin, Mrs. Dallas Webb, cousin. Miss Bessie Johnson was the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. N. Johnson, Sunday. Miss F. E. Batey had a letter from fear friends of hers in Chicago, Mrs. Tenna Green and Mrs. N. M. Broak, they claim that work is tree high, but goods were sky high. Miss F. E. Batey will start her work in sewing for the Philadelphia firm in a week, assisting Miss A. B. Wagner and Queenie Miller. We hope they will have good luck. Mr. J. A. Batey was the guest of Mr. C. W. Townsell, Sunday. Mr. H. H. Bright is in with LaGripp, we trust he will be out soon. Miss F. E. Batey went to Rucker, Tuesday. Mr. J. W. Townsell and Mr. J. A. Batey spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Frazier at Denis, Tenn., they reported a grand time. Mr. Frank Fletcher and Mr. Fred B. Gary were the guest of Mr. J. W. Batey, Sunday night. Mrs. Nathaniel Alsup was the guest of Mrs. C. W. Townsell, Sunday. Mr. Minus Fletcher is on the sick list. Mr. John Asbond and Mr. Homer Strickland were the guests of Mr. J. W. Johnson, Sunday. Mr. Dallas Webb is on the sick list, we trust that our community will get in a healthy condition soon. Mr. Waymon Alsup was the guest of his brother, Mr. Nathaniel Alsup, Sunday. Mr. Julius Greene, Jr., and Mr. J. B. Greene were the guests of Mrs. John Batey, Sunday night. Bro. V. S. Brown will preach at Litthe Bethel A. M. E. Church, the fifth M. Alloway Bros. DEALERS IN ALL KI..DS OF Country Produce Eggs, Poultry, Bacon & Lard Specialties Stalls 45 and 26 Market House, Phone Main 433 Store 157 Second Avenue, S. Phone Main 850 Residence Phones Main 1387 and 3923. HERBERT MOOVER Says: Eat Fresh Fish and Oysters and help Uncle Sam to conserve the meat and help win the war. "The Anderson kind are Best." Standards Blue Points Select Shell Oysters New York Counts Large Michigan California CELERY Heart All kinds of Fresh Fish in season, also Smoked Finnan Haddies and Shrimps. You better call and make your selections but if you order through your grocer be sure he furnishes the "Anderson kind." ANDERSON FISH & OYSTER CO. 322 FOURTH AVE., N. DOCTOR'S MODERN OFFICE AND FIxtures FOR RENT—IN THE HEART OF BUSINESS SECTION. Dr. J. L. Leach, who occupied an office at 410 Cedar Street over the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company, is offering his complete office and fixtures for rent to some reliable doctor desiring a central location. His office consists of all the latest and modern fixtures, operating table, desk, chairs, instruments, etc. This office is in connection with other live and progressive physicians highly ethically and congenial. A splendid opportunity for some good man who wants to be in the city. Dr. J. L. Leach is now Battalion surgeon for the 349th Machine Gun Battalion, Camp Funston, Kansas, and will leave soon for France. For further information write to Mrs. Frances R. Leach, 401 Twelfth street, Junction City, Kan., or to the Surgeon 349th Machine Gun Battalion, Camp Funston, Kansas—Adv. A FORMER BUSINESS MAN VISITS HOME Mr. J. C. Blake, a former business man of this city dropped in to see his family in a single with friends Sunday. Mr. Blake, a prosperous man in the north but a very cold weather. He left Monday morning, ter of 1907 at Providence Baptist Church, Chicago. Ill. She joined that church of which she remained a member for about nine months and then she transferred her membership to Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, of which church her husband belongs. She was a devoted and conscientious Christian up until death, and she was an excellent church and Sunday school worker, and on one time a member of Quinn chair but on the account of her increasing family she had to give up the chair. She had a sweet and loving disposition, and to know her was to love her. She was devoted to her husband and children, and also to her aunt, and she was kind to every one. She moved to Murfreesboro in Oct. practically a stranger, even to her relatables, after finding out that she was here and around her and soon knew that she was at home with her kin and friends. Her immediate family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and ask God's chancest blessings upon her kin and friends who stood by them and helped them in their time of trouble. Especially we wish to thank her Aunt, Mrs. Maria Elliot, and family, and Mrs. Sarah Hicks and her cousin, Madams Narcissa Davis, Rebecca Sparrow, Silva Jackson, daughter and ```markdown ``` FOR MEN AND BOYS REPEATS APPEAL FOR BRADLEY LIBRARY. Let us keep faithfully to the task we have before us, (viz) "To establish and enlarge the Library of Bradley." This is os special concern to us. We are badly in need of a set of reference books for our library. With all the latest methods, plans and current events up to date. We are living in an age where everything is undergoing a change, a time when a school with bare walls, with a few desks and black boards are not sufficient, but reference books, magazines and daily papers for collateral reading now are among the many things that the youth is calling for in order that they may not be inferior in conversation and in thoughts to any with whom they come in contact. No one will doubt that every school should be provided with suitable tools for its work. These consist of maps, charts for the primary reading class, common weights and measures, globes, etc. Then every school should have a library of carefully selected books consisting of a good dictionary and a set of reference books so arranged that even the least pupil about the 2nd or 3rd grade can easily and readily find what they want and that they may understand what they read. JUST A SMALL DONATION. The Fourth Quarter session of the United Sons of Relief convened at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 10 o'clock. The Grand Master, who is well known throughout this section of the state, Rev. C. A. Todd, officiated. After calling the house to order, Chaplin, Rev. D. A. Kimbro, opened the order, invoked divine blessings and congratulated us both and praised him, for what he had done and for what he was doing. Roll call of the grand officers, showed that all were present except Mr. Beh. After which the report of the lodges were called for and from the reports the lodges showed a great increase, not only financially, but numerically for the past quarter. The Grand Master made his annual report which was received with much applause. The report showed that all the local lodges in good working order over the past year. After transacting the regular routine of business that came before it, officers were elected for the next term as follows: G. M., C. A. Todd, D. G. M., Fanny Sanders, Secretary, Mr. Richard Crawford Treasurer. The Endowment Board elected the following: President, Rev. T. A. Brown, L. T. Glanton, Secretary, Rev. C. A. Todd. Treasurer. WILL SPEND HOLIDAYS HERE. Mr. J. H. Drake, one of our former citizens and country man has returned home after spending a very profitable summer and fall in Louisville. He will be here during the holidays. VISITS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Mr. Tom Keeble, who is a cook at the Columbia Military Academy at Columbia, Tenn., is here visiting his family, Mrs. Rosa Keeble. A FAMOUS COMEDIAN HERE Mr. Luther Miller, a home boy and who is a coming comedian is here from Hopkinsville, Ky., visiting him at the University, Mrs. Lula Hudelston and Friends. EAGLESVILLE Special to the Sentinel. The marriage of Mr. Wum. Hurt and Miss Mary Johnson of this city came as a surprise to many of their friends. Only a few of their many friends witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. Albert Bedford. A three o'clock menu was served which consisted of five. 304 Maney's Avenue. Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa: I am a little girl eight years old, please bring me a doll, doll buggy, some oranges, candy and bananas. Yours until Xmas. HEAR Davis and His Lady Band N. G. DAVIS. Director DEC. 26, PULASKI, TENN. DEC. 27, COLUMBIA, TENN. DEC. 28, FRANKLIN, TENN. PROGRAM RENDERED RAIN OR SHINE NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 1917 Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa: I am a little girl six years old, I am in the first grade, I can read, write and count too, please bring me a doll, a dolly buggy and all kinds of fruit. at home for the Xmas. Don't fall to attend the sunrise prayer meeting at both churches Christmas morning. Miss Lula Booker spent Monday evening with Mrs. McGrew. M. N. Reynolds, Grand Lecturer for the Courts of Calanthe of Tennessee made quite ill was unwas his faith Tuesday business prise to was the Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917 Dear Santa: I am ten years old, I am a boy please don't forget me Xmas eve please bring me a harp, a drum, a wagon, some peanuts, a piano. Good-bye, from JOHN W. BROIL. MR. E. P. BOND, Asst. Sec. of Y. M. C. A. Murrresboro, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Saint Claus: I am a little boy seven years old, please bring me a billy goat, wagon to carry out orders for my mamma, a pair of stockings, pair of new shoes, candy, oranges, apples, bananas, horn, English walnuts and some nuts, my name is little William, I live on Savierville. Bring me some other good things you have go to bed early. Good bye dear Saint Claus I will look for you Christmas night. Among the visitors in Nashville this past week was the Rev. R. L. Bradby, D. D., of Detroit, Mich. He came up from Georgia where he had been on a general tour, having a stop over at Augusta and Atlanta, where he was entertained by a number of the Baptist ministers. Dr. Bradby is here to participate in and be the installation services of the Rev. S. Lawrence McDowell, the pastor of the First Baptist Church. Rev. McDowell formerly, resided in Windsor, Canada during which time he and Dr. Bradby were intimately acquainted. Dr. Bradby visited a number of places of interest in the city and was well pleased with the splendid progress made by the citizens. He was entertained by a number of Baptists of this city. He made a special visit to the National Baptist Publishing Board's plant, an institution he has known for some time. He and the late Dr. Wm. Beckham were friends of many years' standing. Dr. Bradby is the pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Detroit, a charge he has held for seven years. Prior to this he pastored seven years in Windsor, Canada. After a visit to the National Baptist Church he plant he said, "I have just ordered 100 copies of the Jubilee song books to distribute among the members of my congregation, it is a splendid book and I feel that I can help wonderfully in the distribution of this publication." STOCKELL AND JANUARY SHOWING THE BEST PICTURES IN THE SOUTH. Since Mr. T. T. L. Stockell and Mr. B. H. January have taken over the Star Theatre, they are sparing no pains and money to make the Star Theatre the best moving picture show in Nashville. They have ordered a new piano which will be ready in a few days for their house, and they appreciate patronage from their people. BELL BUCKLE. Mrs. Cornelia Thompson has returned to her home in Shelbyville, after spending a week with her mother, Mrs. Mary Jackson. Mr. Charlie Cooper is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Lizzie Bowden is at home from the infirmary and is doing nicely. Mrs. Chester Gibson and her two little girls will leave Friday for Dayton Ohio, where she goes to join her husband, Mr. Chester Gibson. Mr. G. H. Hart has paid for the Globe a month in advance. Mr. Hart knows a good paper when he sees it. On the account of the wreck, Rev. Henderson son failed to be at his post of duty last Sunday, but look out for him next Sunday. Rev. Henderson and Hawkins are two strong preachers in Dayton Buckle. The snow and cold weather has not hindered the Sunday school at M. Zion Baptist Church neither at Hills Chapel A. M. E. Church, both schools are up and doing. The O. E. S. Chapter is planning some big things for the holidays, they have to stay. Miss Catherine Scruggs won the prize for the state of Tennessee from the juvenile department held in St. Louis, Mo. Irving Juveniles also Sunlight court highly appreciates the honor. Mrs. Eulis McGraw and little daughter spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. David Sutton. Mr. Louis Frazier of Cincinnati, Ohio, is here visiting the events, Mrs. Vaughan Frazier. Miss Vaughan Frazier has returned from Nashville where she has been visiting her sister and friends. For nice fresh groceries see Mrs. O. L. Scruggs For a copy of the Globe, the best Negro newspaper in circulation, see Mrs. E. L. Sutton. Mr. H. H. Hunt after an illness of serene days is able to resume work again. Miss C. L. Frazier of Nashville spent Sunday here. Mr. A. A. Tillman is here from St. Louis, and is a frequent visitor at the home of Miss Sophia Cooper, Mrs. T. G. White is planning to spend Xmas in Columbia. Miss Edie Frazier of Nashville spent the holidays in Murfreesboro, Mrs. H. H. Hunt was the guest Monday night of Mrs. S. T. Neil. Little Madie Sutton has two teeth, so get busy David and bring in the food. Mrs. O. L. Scruggs spent Monday afternoon with her mother, Mrs. Mattie Ervin. Mr. W. T. Couch and Mr. Robert Smalling are at home for the Xmas. Don't fail to attend the sunrise prayer meeting at both churches Christmas morning, Miss Lula Booker spent Monday evening with Mrs. McGrew. Mr. N. N. Reynolds, Grand Lecturer for the Courts of Calanthe of Tennessee made his annual visit to Sunlight Court on the 12 inst. We are always glad to see nkight Reynolds, his visits are always a source of inspiration to the members of Sunlight Court 63. Mr. George Moppins says he will not fail to read the Globe hereafter. Mr. Dug Tucker, departed this life Sunday, March. Dec. 16, 1917, after a lingering illness of many weeks. He was a consisten member of Farmer's Chapel C. M. E. Church. He was a Steward and was faithful to every duty. He was a man of a kind disposition ever ready to befriend his fellow man. In the death of Mr. Tucker, the church has lost a strong members, the love a loving husband, the children a devoted father, the community a peaceful neighbor. The services were conducted by Rev. S. P. Morrow, Monday afternoon at Farmer's Chapel. Rev. Morrow gave a sermon on the life of the deceased, giving his personal experience of the life of the deceased. The choir furnished many beautiful selections suitable for his audience. He survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Burrell, three sons, Messrs Dougans, Booker T, and R. P. Tucker, one daughter, Miss Odessa Tucker. Their many friends join with these in extending sympathy to the members of his family in their deep bereavement. Rev. S. P. Bows died at his residence, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, 1917. Brobows has been in declining health for more months and his death was not unexpected. He was among the older ministers of the West Tennessee Conference, having been a minister for more than 20 years. He used to pastor until recent years. He was one of the oldest members of Farmers Chapel. He was a man of splendid character and standing. He is an old character and standing. He is an old member of the Masons. Being among the first to join the order, there lived an consistent and loyal friend. Mr. Morwo conducted the funeral services Tuesday afternoon at Farmer's Chapel. The occasion is laid for the occasion 34:34. The deceased leave a wife four sons, Messrs George, Horace, Samuel and Johnny Bowls, three daughters, Mrs. Walter Hillard, Mrs. Etha Oldham and Mrs. Etta Williams to whom the sympathy of their many friends is extended. The Masons had their services at the cemetery which were impressive, Mr. A. D. Fleming departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1917, at his residence, 4 miles W. of Brownsville after an illness of a few days. He was one of the oldest citizens of Stanton, Tenn. He has been a resident of Brownsville for the last 7 or 8 years. He identified himself with the First Baptist Church of this city immediately after coming to the city and there after lived a consistent member until his death. He was loved and cared for the city. He was a man of splendid character and standing among his neighbors whose confidence and esee he held. He was a devoted father to his children. The interment took place at Stanton, Tenn. He leaves three daughters, to mourn the loss of a loving father, Ms. Maggie Amfield of Chicago, Ill. Ms. Ss Plume of Brownsville. Flends extend sympathy to these girls who have lost a loving father, Mrs. S. P Bowls who is on the sick list was unable to attend the funeral of her husband. Mr. Booker T. 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LET US PRINT YOUR CATA- LOQUES AND BOOKLETS OUR SPECIAL (1) Catalogues (2) Bookslets (3) Trade Pun- (4) Announcements (5) Poster List (6) House Or (7) Requiring the material and manipulation as the mechanical Directories, HI Books and the Co. operate the Equipment any part of wi- th types com- embraces: TYPESETTING (Linotype and PREWORK BINDING OUR SUMMARY (1) Catalogues (2) Trade Purs (3) Magazines (4) House On (5) Also Price requiring the material and manuals such as Press Directories, H Journalists, Our complete Equipment any part of w com embraces: TYPED SENTTING (LINES) and PRESS WORK BINDING BROWNSVILLE. quite ill for several weeks is up, but was unable to attend the funeral of his father. Mr. C. J. Porter spent Tuesday evening out of the city on business. A marriage of much surprise to a very wide circle of friends was that of Miss Maude Womble of Chicago, Ill and Mr. Lynch J. Nash of Chicago, Ill., Tuesday evening, evening, Dec. 4, 1917. Rev J. A. Winter, pastor of St. Paul C. M. E. Church of Brownsville, Mrs.ash is for her of Brownsville. She is the prominent teachers of Haywood Co. She was very popular in social circles. He many friends wish them a happy voyage in the matrimonial sea Vivienne, the charming little daughter of Mr. an dMrs. L. Benerly, who has been indisposed has recovered. Mrs. Dr. Redman of Stannent, Tenn, was in Brownsville, Monday of this week shopping. The first Baptist School is doing splendid work under the leadership of its efficient Supt. Alex Hill. His marriage of much surprise was that of wide smile Smith was that of Miss Fannie Taylor. Mr. Ora Loroy Oldham, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17, 1917. The bride lie Taylor, who resides 3 miles is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will. of Brownsville. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Shack Oldham. He is very popular in the younger set. Friends wish them a long and prosperous life. Miss Ola Ma Smith who has been attending Summer High School, St. Louis, Mo., is home to her husband with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Hardin, Mrs. Clara B. Reed attended the conference in Memphis, last week. She is still in the Bluff City visiting friends. Some one is all smiles this week to have her in the city. Can't guess? Rev. J. H. Hille. Rev. D. M. Brown, ous new pastor will preach at Solomon Chapel A. M. E. Church next Sunday, Mr. Henry Buchanan of Louisville, KY., is here visiting his mother and sister. Mr. Thomas Fannings spent Saturday in the city visiting his brother, Mr. Judson Fannings. Ms. Phyllis Randolph of Murreeboreo, is down here visiting her two daughters. The members of B. O. No. 107 and Auxiliary No. 194 are glad to know that Mr. Henry Cannon is rapidly improving. Rev. C. H. Simmons was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sharman Redmond with Rev. G. R. Norman of Leaths Burial Chapel on return from Mrs. Leaths Burial Chapel to members of the Auxiliary B. O. No. 194 are spending their Grand President soon. Sunday December 16 was a bad day for church goers. The 1st quarterly conference of the Brooklin Circuit will close at Solomon Chapel on Sunday December 23. Mr. Isaac R. Peeble who is attending Walden University's Saturday at tSunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Peebles, Sr. Mr. Alfred McKelvy Jr., is spending a few days in Conchville, with his Mr. Alfred McKelvy, Jr. On account of the inclementity of the weather Little Miss Lillie McGhee who is attending Napier School was compelled to remain at home one week. Mr. Lyons of Lascasses, Tenn., is now an employee at the Central Instant Hossein Hospital, Sr. Mr. Alfred McKelvy who is misfortune a few weeks ago, by falling from a buggy is rapidly unproving. Ms. Samuel Pasquet of Jimtown was up here a few weeks ago visiting her mother, Mrs. Maggie Harris. Mr. Richard Davis spent two days in the city visiting friends and relatives. 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All the Sunday school spent Sunday evening the guest of Misses Florie B. and Geneva Crutcher. The weather has been bad and work cut off and the men and boys have been having a deal of sport hunting rabbits. All the drafted boys are expecting to be called before local board soon. Miss Mandy Eavin's class has been having a deal with Mrs. Maud Doyle spent the week end the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Cummings and also Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cummings. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Gribble are planning to take Christmas in Nashville with Mr. and Mrs. George Broyles. Mrs. Emma Gribble has changed her resident from her home to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moore Randels. The little children are expecting good old Santa Claus to visit them with his toys Christmas. We are having some very dreddy cold days before the holidays, and yet we are expecting grand times Xmas, Mr. Ben Eady was in our town on business, Rev. and Mrs. H. 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PHONE M 1149 Telephones: Local and Long Distance National Baptist Publishing Board 519-520-524-528-2nd Avenue NASHVILLE, TENN. MULBERRY KUHN'S Liver, Kidney and Rheumatic SALTS NEVER FAILS TO HIT THE SPOT Every Bottle Guaranteed Price 25c and 50c All Telephone Orders Promptly Delivered Cedar Street and 12th Ave., N returned recently from Fort Oglethrope, Ga., where he has been cooking in the soldiers camj. He states that he is now at home and ready to work in the army of the Lord. Both church and Sunday school. Mr. G. W. Whitaker, agent for the life insurance company was unable to collect this week and he appointed Mr. Jessie Reese as sub agent. Mr. Reese collected at Mimosa, the past week. Mr. Edward Holman and Miss Georgia Williams of naer FFayetteville was united in the holy bond of wedlock, December 16 at St. John A. M. E. Church. Rev. W. T. Deny officiating. 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They are pure, wholesome and refreshing. Demand our brands, as they are absolutely the best and cost no more than the ordinary kinds. DIEHL & LORD Tenth & Harrison Telephone M. 269 8 Wilson and Wilson are at the Palace Theatre, St. Paul, Minn. Johnson and Dean revue are playing Pantages Theatre, Lacoma, Washington, this week. Rucker & Winfrey are at the Bijou, Battle Creek, Mich. Creole Band, Majestic, Kalamazoo, Mich. Billy King Co., Pantages, Minneapolis, Minn. Austin and Bailey, Orpheum, Quincy, Ill., 1st half. Benbow Stock Company is at the Lincoln Theatre, Baltimore, Md. Virginia Liston, Joe Sandefer and Beulah Golns are with this company. The Smarter Set is at the Howard Theatre, Washington, D. C., this week after four days of rest last week, due to not being booked. Irvin C. Miller has three big acts on the road and is planning to send out others; at the same time he and his wife, Esther Bigeon, will do a 2 act in vaudville. Last week Mr. Miller celebrated a run of one year, producing acts for the Standard Theatre, Philadelphia. The Lafayette Stock Company, Lafayette Theatre, New York, is playing "The Girl from Rectors" this week, with Abbie Mitchell. Tom Brown, Bale Townsend and others. A great show, business fair for week before Christmas. Andrew Tribble and Will Brown were playing Loen's American Theatre, New York, first three days of the week, so on the bill and the act went nicely. Second half Lincoln Square Theatre, same city. Shelton Brooks and Ollie Powells, Pantages Theatre, Calgary, Canada, doing fine. Harrison Stewart BJJ Leon Digas are playing full week at the Avenue Theatre, Chicago. Robbins and Robinson are playing last half. Steward will be remembered as the old Poish Theatre, the comedian under the late J. Ed Green. Chris T. Smith and Henry Troy are at the Orpheum Theatre, Detroit, Mich., this week. Speedy Smith is no longer with Bob Russell Stock Company. He is sojourning in New York. Brown and Demont are at Gibson's Standard Theatre, Philadelphia. Tennessee Ten are playing their second big week at the Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, going as big as usual. Last week they closed the show and held the entire house until the finish. Don't forget to see the Hidden Hand serial. Would you marry an heirress? See the Hidden Hand. Friday and Saturday will open the way to the Hidden Hand. Xmas Eve see Who is Number One at the Star Theatre. Beware, young, women. See the Hidden Hand serial. While in town stop at the Star Theatre for recreation. DR. E. T. BROWN OFFERS $50 REWARD For Any Ache or Pain He Cannot Relieve With Impgo. This includes rheumatism, headache, neuralgia, toothache, earache, pain in side or back, sore throat, aches and pains from any cause. If you have any doubts about it is will cost you nothing to give Impgo liniment a trial. Dr. Brown will gladly give you a free demonstration if you will come to 520 Union street. He will convince you as he has hundreds of others, that Impgo is the most wonderful ache and pain killer ever discovered. Lady demonstrator for women, who will go to your home and relieve all your aches and pains free. Telephone Main 1041. Impgo liniment on sole in over ten thousand stores, 25c and 50c. (Adv.) leville Show HEATRE Night NASHVILLE GLOBE. FRIDAY DECEMBER 21. 1917. MR. E. E. P. BOND. Mr. E. P. Bond, who more than two months ago accepted a place with the Colored Young Men's Christian Association, is one of Nashville's most promising young men. He has duties in connection with the "Y" which, if faithfully discharged, will greatly increase his usefulness. Nashville, according to the United States census, has a Negro population of 35,000. 100 young men out of every 1,000 population should be good prospects for membership. Out of a local Jewish population of 5,000 the Young Men's Hebrew Association has a membership of 500. On this basis the Association should in a few years have a membership of 3,500. Therefore Mr. Bond's first duty is to build up a membership commensurate with the possibilities of the community. He is also expected to supervise the rooming apartments which is in itself a man's job. At present at least sixty young men are rooming in the building. There are treatments who must also be looked after. He is a conspicuous part in creating a wholesome and vigorous atmosphere about the entire association building and to see that young men generally, seeking comfortable quarters are given every necessary consideration. When Mr. Bond finished from the Pearl High School he was president of the class. He is active in secret work and a faithful zealous worker of the First Baptist Church, Eighth Avenue, North, at one time Superintendent of the Sunday school and now one of the leading members of the choir. For five years he held a very important place with a leading business THE WOMEN'S HISTORY The above is a likeness of Mrs. Ellissie B. Burgett, formerly Mrs. E. B. Bridges. She wishes to announce to the public that she is still residing at 413 Fourteenth avenue, North, where she will be glad to have her many friends, necessities and old customers resume their patronage to her in plain and fancy sewing. You are as near to her as your telephone. Phone, Hemlock 3288. firm of the city, which firm was loathe to give him up when he resigned to take up his present duties with the Association. His record generally, highly commends him for his present place with the Association. He needs the encouragement, however, of his most loyal and choosiest friends to help him attain to his highest usefulness in connection with the Association. He is loved by the fellows about the Association and is rapidly making a reputation as a young man with the necessary elements for developing into an efficient association secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Frierson are in Columbia, visiting their sister, Mrs. Eva Odell. Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Morgan 932 Main Street are proud parents of a buncing baby boy, December 14th. Mr. and Mrs. Frierson will be known as John Edward Morgan. Shoes, give your boy or girl a pair for a Christmas present. We have them all styles all leathers at stupendously low prices. J. H. Foreman, 11th and Jefferson. Uninterwear would be a most desirable gift at Christmas time. We have just what you want at prices to loow to quote. J. H. Foreman, 11th and Jefferson. Christmas goods the serviceable kind. You'll find a goodly assortment at J. H. Foreman, 11th and Jefferson. Serviceable Christmas presents. Something that will do good and will be appreciated. See our window display. J. H. Foreman, 11th and Jefferson. Amoskeag Outing flannel, the best quality in checks, stripes and fancy plaids, 23 cents value at a yard 15c. J. H. Foreman, 11th and Jefferson. Mrs. Henry Davidson Tilford of 113 W. Chestnut Street, Louisville, Ky., had the misfortune to fall down some stairs, and in falling she cut her head so badly that the doctor had to take three stitches. At this writing she is getting along nicely. Miss J. E. Davidson of 1805 Division street, is back home from the Hospital where she underwent an operation for appendicitis.Her friends wish for her a speedy recovery. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl seven months old. My name is Minnie Louise Shurron. My mother and grandmother say I am good. Santa please have my Aunt Minnie to have you bring me two gingham dresses. I am not asking for very much Santa this Xmas. Your little girl. MINNIE LOUISE SHURRON. Dear Santa Claus: I am a sweet boy a few days old. I have tried to be good all the year. I live at No. 2 Lafayette St. My name is J. R. Martin. I want you dear Santa to bring me a rattler; chew crayon train, horn, skates and a plenty of good things to eat. Now Santa don't forget my little playmate, N. W. Hard, bring him a hobby horse; a jumping jack. Your boy, J. R. MARTIN. Ashwood, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Your time has come again and I hope you haven't gone to war yet, I have been a good little girl. I am going to school now every day and I can read and write good and I am staying with my grandfather and mother. I am only seven years old and I want you to bring me a doll with a nipple in her mouth and some good things to eat and a lot of toys and don't forget my father and mother, and please bring my grandfather some tobacco for he loves is so well and don't forget grandmother, please bring her something nice. Old Santa please bring me six school dresses for I am going to school after Xmas. LITTLE MARTHA CORNELIA BROWN. Nashville, Teun., Dec 19, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a good boy I want a tin bank and a pair of rubbers and blaves and a B B gun, fruits, candy and nuts. From EDGAR RAY. 920 South Street. Springhill, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little farmer boy. I go to school every day I can. I don't want very much this year. Please bring me a little gun, some leggins, a bank and a drawing book with paint. I am through my primer and am ready for the first reader. I am six years old. Please remember mamma and little sister and don't forget pa. H. LEON WRIGHT. Springhill, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl four years old, I go to school every day with my mother and help my brother churn the milk before we go. Now Santa Claus please bring me a doll, some dishes, a stove, a table and bring me some candy and anything else you wish and don't forget mamma, papa, Waddy and little brother. Please bring me some candy, a doll and anything else you want to bring me. I am eight years old and in the second grade. I have a little baby sister, she has never seen Christmas so don't forget her. Please bring me a doll, some doll dishes, doll furniture and some fruit and candy. I am seven years old and live in the country. I have a little sister three years old. Please bring her a doll, and some candy and a piano. I will close with love to you. From your little girl, FRANCES BURNS. Springhill, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pair of shoes, a box of pencils, a suit, an orange, a banana and some apple. Bring mamma and papa something nice too. I am ten years old, I live on a farm. I am your little boy. I am a little girl thirteen years old. I am in the sixth grade, and live in the country. Please bring me a book to read, some fruit, nuts and candy. Bring Sister Emma a little bed, and chair. She has never seen Christmas yet. She is six months old and can sit alone. I hope you will have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Year. I am your little girl. ELIZABETH LEE. R. F. D. No. 2, Box 97. Springhill, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. BEWARE YOUNG WOMEN! ```markdown ``` VIOLET STUDIO 15 ARCADE POSTCARDS WHILE YOU WAIT Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an orange, an apple and some candy, bring me a book and anything else nice you want to bring me. Bring papa and mamma and little sister, something too. My little sister has never seen Xmas, her name is Emma. I am twelve years old. I am your little girl, SARAH LEE. Christmas I am going to play Santa Claus with a little girl. I am going to send her out in the yard and tell her a little child called her. After she is out I am going to put in a chair some raisins, apples, nuts and candy and will tell her Old Santa brought them. There is an old saying, not what you have, but what you gives, makes up your life, while you live. 5R. Grade A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS. Burnard Dungey. Johnson. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 17, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I do not want any toys except a doll. But I want some fruits, a dress and some stockings. I want you to bring the little boy next door, whose mother is sick, some shoes and stock- ings and some fruits. Yours truly. BURNADINE DUNGEY. 4-A Grade. HOW WE PLAYED SANTA LAST XMAS Hazel Washington. Aschcraft School. Last Christmas there were two little children, they had no mother or father. My cousin and I said, let's play Santa. We asked mother could we and she sold yes. Warner had an Indian suit, I had one too. We had a large grass sack and filled it with nice things for them, these things were some we had Christmas before last. We went down about nine o'clock and they were in bed. We left the things on the front porch and came home. The next morning we went up there and played like we didn't bring them. We came back home and Santa had left us a lot of nice things too. We were very happy. 5-B Grade. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 19, 1917. Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl who goes to bee early every night. Santa, I don't want much. I want some candy, nuts apples and oranges. Oh, yes, Santy, bring me a piano an dsome music. Don't forget mam, Tessie and aunt Tomnie. I am very good at all times except in the early morn, because I want to get up early. Your good little girl, ADA M. STOCKARD, 402 Sylvan street, E. Nashville. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 19, 1917. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl ten years old. I go to school every day and get my lessons well. Please bring me a doll, doll buggy, a table and set of dishes. And dear Santa, bring me a dress and a pair of shoes. Don't forget my wto little brothers. Your little girl, LILLIE MAE SILVERS, 1414 Harding Street. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 19, 1917. Dear Santa:— I am a little boy nine years old. I have been waiting for you a long time. Please bring me a wagon, top, paper cap pistol, a pair of pants and waist, and a lot of candy, oranges, nuts and apples. Remember mama and papa and little brother and sister. Bye bye Santa. BENNIE FRANKLIN SILVERS, 1414 Harding Street. Nashville: Tenn., Dec. 19, 1917. Hello Santa:— This is your little boy William. I am five years old, glad to have Christ mas come. Santa, please bring me a wagon, automobile, pistol and a lot of good things to eat. Please Santa, bring me a pair of pants. Bye bye Santa. WILLIAM LESTER SILVERS, 1414 Harding Street. This Coupon will admit any person with One Penny for War Tax at the STAR THEATRE Friday, December 28th, Men's Coupon not good after 5 p. m. OLET STU 15 ARCADE CARDS WHILE YOU STUDIO MADE E. YOU WAIT EN, men's Co- Mr. O. O. ent admin- the Young He has to help club and received his the wel- Mr. Clen- the Com- helps many principally proud of GOOD. n. on. campaign for arcity of the pres- of the Na- Richmond. nt. This en a cam- our people t wise for and farms me as this north more any time J. B. SIMON MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN AND OPTOMETRIST MAKER OF GOOD LOOKING EYE GLASSES The excuse that many have had for seeking residence in the north (that of low wages) has been largely removed. Rural industrial workers are now receiving much more for their labor than formerly and public sentiment for a square deal in all branches of industry for the colored citizens at the south is having its good effect. The National Civic improvement association believes that the colored farmers throughout the south should begin now to plan for pitching the biggest crop they have ever undertaken. The association is prepared to assist those who need proper equipment along any line of farming, gardening, stock, cattle or poultry raising. The recent decision of the United States Supreme Court making null and void the Louisville, Ky. segregation ordinance should directly encourage every member of the race at the south who may have thought of migrating to the north or west to abandon the idea and buckle down to business on his own farm or ranch or if in the city make his property more valuable. Forrest W. Graham Dealer in All Kinds of FRESH Meats Let our people no longer play into the hand of the enemy by abandoning their homes and farms in the south for uncertain labor in the north. The great world war is still on but when it is over there will be a mighty multitude of strangers seeking homes in the south. Let us hold what we have and strive to get more. "Sufficient unto the day is the evil there." For Something Good To Eat.... CALL JACK WALTERS Newark, N. J.—The event around which great interest among a large number of young people was centered Sunday afternoon, December 16, was the address of Mr. N. B. Dodson, president of the New England Baptist Sunday School Convention. The meeting was held at the New Hope Baptist Church under the auspices of the Newark City Young People's Union. Mr. Marshall M. Hayes was the leading spirit in getting up the meeting which was a fine success in every particular. Mr. Dodson's subject was Christian Patriotism, which he discussed in a masterly way. In support of his argument the speaker referred to the work of Dr. R. H. Boyd, founder and builder of the great National Baptist Publishing House at Nashville, Penn. Dr. Boyd's Christian patriotism and zeal has stirred the race and the denomination throughout the country like a fire sweeping over the prairie on a windy day. He said that the result is that today we have at Nashville a religious business institution that commands the respect of both races and which is worthy of your most hearty support. Mr. Dodson also lauded the work of Dr. D. J. Jenkins of the Jenkins Orphanage at Charleston, S. C., and Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Training School at Durham, N. C. The Baptists of New Jersey are doing splendid work for education and missions. The winter program among the young people will be along the line of educating them up to the point of seeing that they --- --- MR. O. O. CLENDENEN, President of the Young Men's Co- operative Club. Much can be said about Mr. O. O. Clendenen during his present adminis- tration as president of the Young Men's Co-operative Club. He has given his money and time to help build up this well known club and many young men have received his good advice pertaining to the welfa- fare of their undertakings. Mr. O. Clendenen, the President of Com- mercial Club, where he helps many boys of his race and principally school boys. Nashville is proud of bim. CAMPAIGN FOR FOOD CONSERVATION. By N. Barnett Dodson. Richmond, Va.—The campaign for food conservation, the scarcity of fuel and other necessities at the present time make the work of the National Civic Association of Richmond, Virginia, doubly important. This organization has undertaken a campaign of education among our people to show them that it is not wise for them to leave their homes and farms in the south at such a time as this when their produce is worth more than twice as much as at any time within the past five years. 31 ARCADE Stalls 8 & 28 City Market Phones M. 2170, W. 1494 The Wholesale and Retail Dealer in and .....Shipper of.... Fine Strawberries and Early Southern Vegetables Stalls 85, 86, 87, 94 and 95 Market House give loyal support to the church and racial business and religious business enterprises. Every Baptist Church, Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. should support their own race publishing house in preference to others. In order to more surely bring about this spirit of Christian patriotism we should thoroughly train the young people not to be selfish, but loyal to themselves. Should the National Baptist Convention be held in this city in September, 1918, the city Young People's Union will be a factor in its entailment and success. : : ; Part two NASH V ILLE GLOBE. NASHVILLE A CITY OF OPPORTUNITY—THE LEADING NEGRO JOURNAL IN TENNESSEE. VYOuME xn. 22=2~*~”~”~””””””””CC*CUNASSMIVILLLE, TENN, FRLDAY, DEGEMBERR 21, 1917. = NUMEER 8 — i 66 9 JEWELRY THIS IS A JEWELRY Christmas Give HER or HIM Jewelry A Beautiful Selection BUY NOW PAY LATER Come in and ask about our partial payment plan. Weinstein Co. 602 CHURCH ST. _ Around the Corner from Sth Ave. PYTHIAN PROG- RESS IN TENN, About thirty years ago a small Band of earnest men cane together da the clty of Memphis and organ aed the first Pyihian lodge in the Hate, 1 was known as Douglass Madge No. 1, K. of P. Jurisdiction of =the Supreme Loge. From this small Doginuing the onder has grown to hs Present magniinde—two hundred and Aity-threc loiges on record The growth and development of Hhe order durins tesn years has oon similar to thai of other organs tations, having a great underiyine Hamanitarion principle; mat ts to say At has had its period of reverses a Successes. Space wil not allow us Yo mention all of the early lowes ANd the men who took part i tie Work trom the beginning, but we shal mention a few Douglass Lode» No, 1.0f Momphts Tas always heen No. 1. There has Rever been a time since its orsant ation that it has not been in ood Slanding and at the head of the ordex n_seniority. Damon Loaze No. 2, of Nashville Was the outzrowth of the olf Calan: the Lodge No. 2 “For. twenty-five Years or more this good lode has Stood firm in the ranks and has add: €d many good men to the order In Nashville, “Afier Damon. came. such Magnificent Wiles as Delphin Lodee No, 3 of Chattanooza, Magnolia Lod No. 4 of Jackson, Hi City Lodge No. § of Cha‘tanoosa, Stringer Lovtet No. 6 of Nashiitle, Tontssaint 1/01 Verture Lodge No. 7 of Knoxville Ivanhoe Lolzo No. 8 of Nashville Syracuse Lodge No. 9 of Chattanooza Griffin Lodve No. 10. of Memphis Tyree Lodze No. 11 of Nashville Myrtle Lodge No. 12 of Chattanoog and Crispus Attucks Lodge No. 12 0 Momphis. Upon these thirteer Todges the entire fabric of our great institution in this state has. ‘beet Dullt, From these more than tt hundred others have started. Onec fot in motion, a Pythian lodge al Ways goes on. The rule is. tha Pythian lodges do not go down, We o not mean to say that there are Rot some few failures, but under or inary circumstances, Pythian lodes thrive and become powers for goo in thelr respective locations, For al this there ts a reason, In’ the firs Place the order is built upon those broad humanitarian principles 0 friendship, charity and benevolence ‘Then it offers more in the way bonefits than is possible for any in “surance other than fraternal for much smaller premium, ,The dues for one year amount _to $6.00. That is, 0c per month, ‘The Endowment 1s $4.80 per year or $1.20 Per quarter. ‘The per capita tax is S0e per year or 25¢ semi-annually. ‘The supreme tax ts 10c per year, to: taling $11.40 per year. Aside from this there will bo minor assessments for internal development, without which no order ean succéed in the larger sense. Such assessments are hot frequently made and when they do occur they are so small that the individual member is not burdened. Nor are the assessments continual A small tax of two cents per month for two years for the benefit of | the ‘Uniform Rank is an example of such assessments, During the great lawsuit not 1 single assessment was made in this state and the membership did not pay fone extra penny to get the decision from the Supreme Court of | the United States. Now, what does the order propose to give for this nominal sum of $11,407 During a brother's illness he receives not ess than $3.00 per week from his local lodge. In the event of death Ais widow receives $300.00 from the endowment department and $50.00 ‘comes from the burial department as & burial benefit, really making the death benefit amount to $350.00. Aside from this he receives the care and comfort of loving members of is and other lodges. Fifteen years Tennessee assumed its own en- “dowment. At that time there were only seven hundred and seventy (770) financial members in the state ‘The Supreme Lodge left endowment to the amount of $1,200 to be paid. ‘There was not one penny in the treasury with which to liquidate the debt, but that sturdy band of seven hundred and seventy loyal knights stood the test and succeeded in meet. Cee 6 et short time. Pioneers indeed were | these men. ‘The first assessment in the endow- ment department was Te per quarter. Te remained at this figure for a long time. It was then ratsed to one dol- lar. Now, in order to meets the re-| quirements of the insurance laws it 1s $1.20 per quarter, ‘This department is in excelent condition, even though | the death rate has been heavy ‘Another hiaportant and new depart mont is the Durlal Bureau. "This de: Partwent is unique from the fact (at it is Fun without assessing the iuclvidual member. ‘Ten conts per month for ten months is taken out fof the dues and sent to the depart went. ‘That is to say each lode evs one dollar per yeas for each inher on {ts roster. This ts col: lected quarterly along with the en- dowment, Upon the death of & mem: bor a check for $59.0 Is sont to the Joval lodge as @ burial benefit. -Dur- ine the past eighteen months the Uniform Rank has wade rapid. prow ress, Tennessee has a well drilled and well-equipped reziment. Valin tecr Company No. 5 of Nashville took first prize in Class D at the Supreme Encampment at St. Louis, Mo. The ize was $150 in money and aU. 8. fa valued at $150.00. ‘At the grand session July, 1916, & resolution passed by which & com tnission was appointed to. seeare property for Pyuhlan ‘Peutple pure hoses. Today the Pythians of Ten- hessee are in possession of a splen- id piece of property on. the corner of Fourth avenue and Cedar street Valued at $25,000. ‘The Grand Court of Calauthe is joint owner in. this property, ‘The lodges throuzhout the state are proud of this property: ana are making sueriiices to pay for the same. At the last grand session a new of fice was created by the Grand Lodge, that of Field Deputy Grand Chancel Jor. Sir A. W. Fite of Nashville was elected to this new office. Up to the present tinie the @ has been no rea- son to regret this move on the part |of the Grand Lodge. Several now lodges have been organized, many de: Zunet lodges have been reinstated | unler the direction of this efficient of ficor, From every part of the state calls are coming in daily for his | service. | What do the Pythians in ‘Tennessee | really own? ‘This 1s a question that | 1s often asked and seldom answered. |The order is about thirty years old | in this state. What has it to show for | these years of toil? Roughly est | mated they are worth more than | $75,000. ‘They are in possession of a | building for ‘Temple purposes in | Nashville valued at $25,000, ‘The old | Pythian ‘Temple onthe corner of Fifth avenue and Capital avenue in | Nashville valued at $10,000. ‘The re- [sources of the endowment depart: ent are estimated at about $27,000. ‘They also have stock (paid) in’ the at Pare, vo-the amoant “of ee) ant stock in the. Pythian Temple prop- erty in Chicago worth. $6,000. This pen, not Inclade: pretty owned by the local lodges ingthe towns ant cities in the state. We feel that this is not a poor report for an order just about thirty years old, ‘The personnel |of the order is something of which | every Pythian should he proud. Some | of the best citizens of the race are (upon our roster. All classes of hon- est men belong to this lodge family }of more than 12,000, from the day laborer 10 men of the highest profes: sions, all gladly sharing the benefits j of the institution on the same foot- | ing, In this order merit, from what | ever source, wins. The men who are | at the head of the Pythians in ‘Ten: | nessee are fully capable of carrying | out the plans and purposes of the or: der, Men of affairs find ample time |to make Pythianfsm known and felt in every community as an agency for | good. We care for the sick and we | bury’ the dead, but this is not alt ‘The order takes a lively interest in | the welfare of this great country of | ours. Tho order Knights of Pythts | in a Patriotic Order... We love our country and are ready and willing to do all that we can to further its in: terosts, whether it be on the firing line, in the furrows, or buying liberty Yoan bonds, In each of these we have done and are still doing our bit. The uniform rank of the order has” fur snished about three hundred officers and many more men. ‘Tennessee has given such men as Captain C. 0. Had. Tey, of Stonewall Lodge No. 103;-1st Lient. H. A. Cameron, of Stringer Lodge No. 6; Cant. H.'H. Walker. of | Damon No, 2: Lieut, Leach, of Da mon No. 2, and Lieut. W. P. Rose, of Purity No. 42, and many others. In every nart of the state our mon (Gantinued-wn ware & seation 4.) CHRISTMAS--RETRO AND INTROSPECTION pee ane ienaLD ANGELS * THE WERALD ANGELS. ~~ { Angels In the sky at early morn, { ‘A Prince,” yet’ meek and low, i Angels in the xky nt the close of might, { N'glorified Holy ‘Train. Angels in the sky at peep o* day, { “ease H. Ferguson, { t PE PES Pe And thus do men and women of Christendom mantiest, through the observance of this season, the trie spirit of fellowship in Christ Jesus; and corroborates without hesitancy the fact that Christ is the Lord of our salvation, ‘There 1s something heautiful about Christmas which ren: ders the season more than a legen: dary occasion, or even a national hol- fday. And that something is the spirit obtaining at that tine in the hearts of true men and true women. It 1s at once transparently. self-evl dent—this true Yuletide spirit, if you like, And though it—the season—is often misconstrued, the spirit: which actuates the joint celebration _ re: mains ever the same. ‘Then is true Jove supreme. Then is true love tri vmohant; and the meek and lowly things and beings become the most sublimely admirable. Why, then? Christmas comes in the slory of hn mility, suffusine the hearts of men and Women with a love not akin to the world, but 9 heavenly one. ‘The Jaw of selesacrifice obtains: and our souls become mutual, sympathetic and orgiving. No matter how base one may have been on previous days, Christmas is bound to anneal to. him in an unearthly fashfon—and he feels that the unleavened days now passed are rendere? leaven by the proper observance of this one day—not 1n form, but in_ spirit. | But the season wonld he sweeter and even of longer duration were no! humanity so prone to seek after “thines that are not:” were men te cease lusting after riches, power an vain honors: were women more ditt cent In assuming thetr proper spheres as true mothers, producing a race of pure and true men. Yes, even it would be a perpetual Christmas; and the world a garden of gladdening holly and a storehouse of gitts of love. But it fs the fallacy in humanity to ahuse itself either deliberately or ignorantly, Forgetting that flesh ts the partaker of the sufferings or the Dlesseduess of flesh, humanity con: tinues to heap up abuse upon ttselt until Christmas fs not today what it was in the long ago, or even what it should be. In the blindness of humanity (that fs, the flesh), we go on to unreasona- ble thoughts, ‘actions and ends. Christ- mas has not served to curtail the Justs ‘of men except, perhaps, for but one day. Christmas has not served to ‘render pure the motives of our lives a8 We seek to live them except, per- haps, for but one day. Aye, Christ: mas is @ Day. Christmas is only one day—one day out of the three hundred and sixty-five, but different and apart, inasimtich as'we are willing to con’ sider for twenty-four hours, the wants and needs of the imporiunate broth- ers and sisters about us—but no more. How many are happy this Christ- /mas day? Perhaps I am. Perhaps you are. Perhaps even you and ‘are happy. ‘There are thousands of happy souls today, but *there are many more thousands even as_un- ‘happy as the happy, souls are happy. Some remember "tis Christmas, Some know nothing of Christmas. To the latter life must indeed be ar: rorous monotonv—a mere surf 6xist: ance, with yearnings for rest and nihflness in the bosoff of the wave. To them indeed, the agnostic 1s. ‘true prophet; and in the mesh of in- ‘fideliom they entangle themselves to destruction. But are they respons ble? Who are the responsible? To’ day is Christmas. You know it, 1 ‘know it, But the others? There shall be no plea to those who are not willing that the Christmas spirit =a sacrifielal love—should pervade There shall not be one request of them that they remember, befitingly, the day of love—the day’ of days. 1 's they who have mate the world “what it fs today. It is they who, ‘throvgh the long centuries, have Sought to ensnare and ensiave the spirit of man to the transtent and ungodly. Reprobate deceivers they. For them there shall he no Christ: mas, for them no Yuletide minstrelsy. Rut now, let me retrospect. In the sublimity of this festive season there is an incomparable profundity ‘of meantug—for you, for me, an for the World, For you and for me the sacredness of its orfzin and purport Stands ont preeminent, as an eter- nal sermon weighty with divine ad- monition, as-an obfect lesson and a pattern, For the world a stern re- huke in condemnation of its order of society, as contrary to the preva. lent spirit of Christmas tide, and inconsistent with the order of its establishment in commemoration of a divine event such as was the birth of the Christ, ‘That every one should “seek to save” another, and not to establish a golden Shusan for him: self in whose palatial hall he sits acunihent in a silken-cushioned chatr How vastly indifferent 18 the world Mow incongruous ani inconsistent! I take from among the many volunies ‘of ola school hooks the history. of the United States. Its pages, still white, recite nothing that will re: mind me of Christmas, But they are roplete with the story of man's in effectual attempts to render the jude sents of God unfust and mntennhle: and establish a disenised exnediency in the form. of himan sootety. and nationalized government. Won a pave worn and tearstained Tread the account: “A Dnteh man ofswar came and sold us ° Negars.’ ‘This was the beginnine, nor have we vet reached the end. T macine what sort of Christmas these sons _o} tropic Afrien had—twenty hondmen far away from home an desnised Rit, ag years ralled on, more thar forty million were stolen from thei homeland, oaly one-third of whom reached American shores breathing. T wonder what was Christmas then? {wonder where the Christwas spin had its abode, for surely, no one living in such a land as Atierica was at that day could feel tho Yuletide spirit, invigorating their spuls. And for the poor blacks, who grere, not as my history written by a southern- ‘er tells me, but as true men and Women inform me, men filled with all the human superioritiet» common to the race of men—I wonder what was Christmas to them? Ah, bleak was the night in old Bethlehem, but bleaker still were all those three cen- turfes of the bondage of my fathers and mothers! Through a process inhumane and of which only Satan himgelt could Nave been the author, Aftiea’s sable sons were rendered | lower — than beasts. Oh, for the wretchedness! By being brought in coftact with the most abandoned men on earth, every vestige of morality ’ was. ex- terminated; all industry} was de- stroyed; polyzamy was sét up and encouraged, and the mostf unbridled pollution and licentiousness, the world has ever known became ihe order of the day among them. More than this, ft destroyed them { mentally, banished soctety, made {happiness and liberty insecure, and; rendered {hom & promiscuous hordd of dvart minded human forms, dideiples of sin and beastiality, What was Christmas then? Shufeldt and other writers of his {ik tell me that the Negro is a beast. I will not dispute them fob once, for T cannot see how the poor black man could be anything else, reiembering to what means the vitiatdd, Satanic men of the South resorted to recast him in the mold of a beast, Unfor “tunately, the black man's fate was not in the hands of the few good peo ple of the South, and their protesta tions and supplications were of no avail in the face of a multitude ot worse than beastly men who ruled according to thelr own devilish ca prices, But, poor Shufeldt ot al, | feel sorry for them. For, in con demning the Negro for his beasts tendéncies they have but confessed to the world the damnable unregen eracy of that set of Southerners whd made the Negro's helplessness and humility an excuso for the abuse slinll awake and rejoice T leave the wilderness of retrospec tion aud come up upon the bishlant Of Introspection. Fam. weary, bt Hot forlorn; my feet. are. sore, bit there ig strength in my: knees. iit determined and L east-about me, gar ing o'er all. the land. which rises rugeed as far as o¥o can see, 1 am thinking, and ation T east my weary eyes awk into the wiklerness of te trospection; and -stekened my. soul sinks into. wretched letharey. Dit {olay is Chrismas, | remember, anit A the profiiet. Elijah, {take “co fort in my loneliness, stil agarioved because of the sons of men and jeal- ovs of my Goud From the fait Neapolitan sea_and the picturesque Venetian plains "to th silent Rock of Gibraltar, that st Tent sentinel of the sea, and the sal {hut of the Mexican outlays, there is apprehension today. Ehglan, haugisty Mbion fair, trembles in her roves of gilded tunie, Germany, tu Derial Germany, pants in hor palaces Of gold and ivory. France, the eh Valrous, the home of the: great. Mar- quis who sited the seas that a dei. cratic Uberty might rear itselt 1 in the splendor of a new and. western world, stands expectant, sad, but fear ee a cao cama, as DU a } Amerfea, beloved and adored? Ameri a of my fathers, O land of countless woes! She stands, sullen, but. trem bling, There's trouble in the mighty land. So fair yet thy face 1s. not Void of blemish, you stand, with eves that raze even across azure seas, and gleaming In easer search ~ for Some sign that others ‘have not yet seen, sullen and. meditative "Tis Christmas, and T hear above the tocsin's resonant sound, the din of battle roar, the mourns. ‘of dyin souls, and the wails of languished spirlis Who fain would cease now and forever more to claim. space and breath of this dragon-stranglel world, A this T view from. these rugged heights of Introspection—and more! Yea, T even look me far across and over steppes that once were clothed fn living green, but now parched, the scourge chattle. of a devil's war. Russia, Russia, Russia, Russia, RUSSIAT Ah, Russia ts no mpre.' A land—a desolate land, whige people, long tutored in the part’Mesbraral murder, seek pleasure In-tife-Wevil's favorite pastime, Who -suig@iBt Ue Colosseum of Rome was ABBR i oe ae a -tyra% Russia is paryoxisms, a house withdukdloors or windows, stands, yo! stands hot. The long eorroiied walls sof het social fabric are giving away and soon the house will be a heap of abhorent debris, But—lo! “tis Christ- ‘as! *oushless stream tat goes babbling and indiferent to the Woes and tra: “vail of the days. My eyes look down into tho valley of Today, It is use- Jess for me to say. that my soul is sickened and my” spirit faints away Justice in the land of my birth has Gecayed. Truth es" prone yet “struzeling beneath Error’s' ponderous -awhivarl feet | fn the South thousanda of Afrte's i sable grandsons are held to the yoke of ignorance. There is no at- tempt made to lift up and enlighten, Even among themselves, being pupils of aiich a school as the slaverholing South was, there is a sore lack of love and the true knowledge of the pur- Doses of life. But T cannot excuse them upon this fact. For a man is not saved by the truths he Is taught but by the truths he — executes, Neither will you or me be condemned for the iniquities which we may be taught, but for the iniquities which we practice and love shall the wrath of a just God descend upon us. ‘Therefore, let the Negro learn throughout the length and breadth of this land, that he shall not be ex- cused for the evils. he now perpeti ates simply’ because a diabolical master or overseer taught them to him centuries ago, or perhaps, is teaching him today. For are not those our masters whom we serve, whose teachings we adhere to? How much greater is that bondage of the ‘spirit than the bondage of the hands and posterior limbs! Hence, if the | Negro continues evil, spiteful, avari- fous. murderous, blasphemous. and ungodly today simply “because he was taught 9 yesterday by. the labotical white man of the. south, ho fs still a bondman, and the free: dom of his limbs make this present bondage more secure and prevailing. Of course, the repressions, stigma- zations and felonious treatment which the Negro receives daily in the southland abridges the possibili- ties of the Negro in general as well as in particular. The restrictions placed upon the Negro in the free exercise of his national rights as a citizen and his social rights as man, are almost suicidal in their effect. ‘That is, they make conditions so in- compatible with a life of liberty and happiness that death seems prefera ble, in many instances, to the pres- ent order of things. But, since when did a “nigger e'mit 'stde?” But despite all of this, there is very little room for execuses insofar jas lack of co-operation on the part of Negroes among themselves is con cerned, Co-operation is the corner stone of racial solidarity and racial solidarity is the house of a unified and continual nationality. whieh, |" “(Continued on page 5.) VOLUNTEER OVERALLS AND PANTS ATER EL NE AOSTA OVE ARS UNION MADE Made by a modern up-to-date Factory and a guarantee with each pair. The first factory in this section of the country to adopt the union label A TS VOLUNTEER MFG. CO, 103-105 Ninth Ave.,5. Nashville, Tenn. | DR. P. CHARLES DOWNS OPENS OFFICE IN CHICAGO. Dr. P. Chas. Downs, M. D,, of the class of 1916, Meharry Medical Col- lege, who some time ago passed the Minois State Board — Examination with that same high average which characterized his excellent work in school, has recently succeeded in s0- curing @ very suitable and desirable location at 3454 Indiana Avenue, corner 35th street, where he has opened a suite of the best equipped and most modernly furnished offices of its kind on the south side, and on account of the many friends and wide range of acquaintance he has mado for himself in Chicago, Dr. Downs is meeting with unusual suecess in the practice of his profession Dr. Downs is a Christian young man of splendid calibre, sober char acter and studious habits, We ar sure that continued sneceas will be his, For while the competition h is exeoodingly keen every mun ebaneos are equal ond he receive only that whieh he merits, | SPRINGFIELD. ‘The Social Service Club of the M. b, Church entertained the Y-a C A at tho 0. 0, Bit Friday night, Doconaee 7. Alusush i hd “auito an" enjoyable att Throudh the Minne Of Mes Stati tin ware Heard; wf dod meh ige ns returned to Be Cena Me een ee nome prosdtied at tie. Hotines‘Cuuen Wodnenday and Thursday nisul ye Win tao the feprevel soa thon‘of tte Messe antsy dashes Sr OM Danis” Dall pment Of the eld gubeerivers ot the Goh taal Deets Bullard sen at otien on theron losking. ait his atlentes MG. Moher ite his fom Felday. aut tender Tock bier the head and ues tail gach browd, the irannen isu School Glee Cu prachsiny niueh for thele concert wha i bosiven during the holitays Sts J. L, Murray is in the lead, Mis: Siabor Hemphall, County Suporvior war in town Saiarday on busines Wir, Hogt dims, ou ot the mes bers of tho senior clive of Branston school is ill, Little Miss Clarine Pul- lum, daughter of Mrs. Ella Pullum Calero school Mondgs, Mr: Walt Maberry and Miss Clara Bell Cout: [sere the guests of Miss Delora Jor- dan, Sunday afternoon. Rev. J ee Walters, filled his pulpit at st Sonn 31H Church, snes at o'clock, Subject, “The tree thal fweetens.” fotin Henderson ‘th agent and reporter of the Globe ir Springfield, is having a great sale o! Nis papers number bas inate ed from twenty (20) to fifty (50) papers in two weeks. If you want to be popular an get the Spring ows, ou wil nave. 0, Speke ti Globe.” The Boy’s Glee Clug gave two rlections af the Yan Carve ception, te clubs compost 0 eight young men, Hugh Mimms and chm ttenderaon, soso tenor, Frat Helland Vintner Tynes, tr tenon Havtone, Paul Henderson sind wi G. Taylor, Bass, Mrs, J. L. Murray is pianist and director. These young men are planning to do great work in Springfield the school year. The Ya CoA Presidente Heh ttm is planning to have some distinguish- ed speakers for the boys soon, Franklin, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Santa’ Claus: — Tam a little girl three years old and [ want you to bring me a little wagon to haul stove wood in, a pair of stockings, a cloak and plenty of good things to ext and some aprons and a cap. Don't forget mamma and papa, bring them something nice, 1 will go to bed early. Your little girl, CLARA GERTRUDE GENTRY. P, S—Don't forget my little sweet heart Louis Beale. sau Jefferson Street. Dear Santa Claus:— Please don't forget me this Christ- mas, as I have been good and smart too.’ I think you may bring me a doll, horn, water colors, doll buggy, ‘rain coat, hair ribbon, don’t forget ‘mother and father. From your little KATHRINE DODSON. “CHUBBY HY SOL- DIBR Boy.” ‘The Immortal martyrdom of stal- wart young lives is not to be the pur pose of eternal time forever onward moving; but with It goes the eternal martyrology of the young man tene der womanhood who must stand, with cardimmed eyes, and seo their ber love! go marching, marching, in unt- formed phalanx, pairlotie and with steady tread, to the boat, beat of the wartiad dram on to tho flelds that He ta h thelr life Hood liishiy. given of cause W the human. ine éroreation fs, tat «nation might live idea, « Uionght or a sen fmeatalily expressed more or leas ompresensively im the lives of a peor ple, may. survive triumphant over othr atid antagonistic ideas as ex emplified in the goverament of the yoople who are known as enemies, MNSo thought Tittle Willemeta Ware gram, as she sat looking at the photo of the voung stalwart in khaki, And nore she thought; for she sought to rsp the fall meaning of war and tore and the whereunto. She thought iiutivus ac war—the why, the where perhaps ws you and L have thought, how vague is this substanes which we call Iife— an essences for which every man strives, yet an immensity Which tien readily leave off for the koh, Well, for the sake of things which at! first aro not comprehended id which forever thereafter remain ‘ui invisible, unattainable something only apparent to humanity, existing in a Willo'thewisp fashion, elusive, ind perchance, more delustve than olusive, Why do men go to war?” she thought aloud, ‘Tien trom the tnvist- ble chamber of @ great "‘somewhore” she Kot her answer, as other people who lave inquired ever so often into the intvieacies of human existence ta a vain attempt to solve its many un- seetnly and apparently unnecessary perplexities; and like them, she waa quite satisied with the reply of the oracle invisible, and rejoiced within herself that she lived in such a golden age of the world’s civilization, Men might fight, she thought, but there was | righteous issue at siako; and she took great consolation, as the most of us do, in the thought that the eanse for which her hero offering his life | blood in saerificfal plentitude upon the jaltar of arms, was a just and a right. |eous cause, the trimuph of which would | bring to the world more peace and | greater security from demon rule jand all the ills with which a demon fs invested, So. cogent was this | thought that the possibility. of her being in error in assuming the right. “eoustiess of the cause for which her hero had offered himself as a cham. pion, that she even knelt down and prayed piteously for her enemy sister thai the same might be spared the anguish ot those who sustain the wrong. Willemeta Wareram was one of those thoughtful girls who, rather than to borrow an tilea will foreclose on a doubtful suggestion, rendering, larguments contrariwise unnecessary jul unavailable. She was so much the champion gf herself that her chums ‘had given fler the name of “Bit,” and Joften reigered to hor as “our Bill” | She was'preity, too, if you like, Hier brown velvety ‘skin’ and dark brown Joyes were inepiring in the extreme, [Her hate was ot toc long, but it was In fot black, ani grew in luxuriant jabundance on tier small head, lending [beauty and nobility to hor whos be: ‘ing. And to supplement this was the |preitily shaped redolent ips about Which smiles tarried, reluctant to dé part. She was easily “the maiden of |the hour” wherever her coveted | presence was thrust, She was an eminent personage in society circles, and a critic to whose eriticisms many |euxeris" stoned with an aimee. ob sequious approval. She was cool, deliberate and certain; and_ possess: ed Just enough of masculinity to be positive, steadfast, and to some ex- ent, unemotional. She was not easi- ly swayed or diverted. She liked to “stick,” and stick she did whenever she had reached her eonelusions. She possessed convictions of her own, and Was never known to go about borrow- ing, opinion of others who dwelt upon (Continued on page 3 section 3.)