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PRESIDING ELDER STILES AT BETHEL CHURCH Preaches at Sunday Morning Service—Criterion Choral Society Give Sacred Concert REV. GILBERT TO RESIGN FROM MT. OLIVET Dr. Chas. S. Morris of Abyssinia Church Being Treated for Nervous Breakdown—St. Christopher Basket Ball Team Shows "White Feather"—Other City Notes. --- VOL. XXI. No. 22 PRESIDING ELDER AT BLD Preaches at Sunday M Choral Society y GI REV. GILBERT TO RES Dr. Chas. S. Morris of Abyssinia Breakdown—St. Christopher Feather"—Other City Notes. Presiding Elder Rev. Joseph H. Stiles preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday morning and delivered a most impressive sermon to one of the largest congregations assembled for some time. His remarks were timely and impressive. He again spoke during the day and each time was greeted with large and enthusiastic audiences. Sunday afternoon the women of Bethel attended a large meeting of the Mite Missionary Society. Quarterly Conference has been postponed until March 6, owing to insufficient announcement. The Missionary Society, meeting, under President Miss H. A. Leonard was a fine meeting. Rev. Ransom wishes all members of Bethel Church to unite to make the anniversary rally a success. Each is asked to give at least $2, as a roll of honor is being prepared and will be hung in a conspicuous place in the church, so that all may see who are the real supporters of the church. This campaign will be conducted by 89 captains. Their names will be published next week. The Criterion Choral Society gave a sacred concert in the church Sunday evening under the direction of Mr. Leon S. Adger, organist, which was a musical treat. As a special feature, Mr. James Thomas, baritone, of Williams and Walker's company, sang a solo. Mr. Thomas has a voice of particularly pleasing quality and he also knows well how to handle it. The concert was most enjoyable and was well attended. Among the sick are: Father Williams, Sister Morgan and Sister Meriweather. After the morning service the funeral of one of the oldest members of the church was solemnized, Mrs. Katherine Morgan. Rev. Ransom officiated. first week of St. James' Presbyterian Church Industrial Exhibition was the most successful given yet, easily surpassing the expectations of the workers who have combined their efforts and worked for its success. On Monday evening (Men with Tools night) exhibits in carpentry, upholstery, etc., were given, which were extremely interesting. The program was under the auspices of Matthan Sweet and her seven daughters and sons. Tuesday evening (Men of Profession) Dr. E. P. Roberts presided. The entire program was in the hands of professional men, doctors, lawyers, etc. Wednesday evening (Cooks and Caterers), in fact, was everybody's night. The exhibition took on a new feature and a grand reunion occurred, the pastor's annual dinner being served Miss A. Hodslen was chairman. An excellent program was rented by the Enchidian Club. Thursday evening is to be given over to journalists, editors, printers and politicians and they promise to be out in force, representing New York, three journals, and they will furnish one lively evening R. C. Simmons chairman. The Sunday services were more largely attended than usual. The exhibition of the past week has put a new life in the membership. Roy Dudley's text at 11 o'clock service was "The Curse of Illness." In the evening he preached the last of the services of sermons to man. It was an interesting discourse. His last set of sermons will be to the women of the church, the first one occurring in our Sunday evening. The Confirmation Church St. Stephen's parish is growing larger with each meeting and ministry being made. The vision is particularly anxious that all desiring to join with this class in its weekly meeting on each Thursday evening at eight o'clock. The weekly meetings of the young people's societies were all well attended. At the cloven o'clock Sunday morning last Roy Haworth conducted service and was rewarded with a large applause and no. He preached from the fifth Sunday theme was "Man's Relationship to Divine Government." Roy John W. Johnson conducted the evening prayer meeting and preached a stirring sermon. The Girls' Club met Friday evening, Mrs. Thompson, president, and had, as usual with them, a pleasant and profitable session. The Boys' Club is attended by a large force of young men on Saturday evenings. Instead of the usual meeting of the Willing Workers' Society, of Mercy Seat Baptist Church, which is held on Thursday evenings, under President Mrs. P. L. Pride, there was held an interesting lecture at the church. This society will meet next week, also the White Rabbit Temperance Society, President Miss L. Greaves, Deacon Elmer Nash lead an interesting, well-attended session of Sunday School last Sunday. The children were out in force. The B. Y. P. U. met and held a good hour's service, President Miss L. V. Henderson. Rev Epps preached Sunday morning on "Christian Stewardship." It was a fine plea for a better management of the affairs of this life, and was listened to with marked attention. Sunday evening his theme was "God's Absolute Ownership," which was an equally good sermon. The congregations at both services were elections for the day were very on night the Kentucky Club large entertainment at the ing of music, both vocal al, recitations and read- time is anticipated. THE NEW YORK AGE. P. BISHOP W. B. DERRICK, D. D., D. C. L. CHAIRMAN OF TRUSTEE BOARD, WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY, OHIO RESIDENT BISHOP, THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, A M E CHURCH Mr. St. Philippe Hospital Church Rox. H. C. Philippe, a beloved morning service provider, is now back to a good stood congregation in the Sunday School and Vacation service were well attended also the evening service. He is coming at the clock at St. Philippe was personalizing on Sunday last. There are some special videos found in this will treatment information. --- W. N. Mount Oblivy Church Sunday services were conducted by Rev M. W. Gilbert. A new member attended all activities of the church to teach and to teach to the members of the congregation. He provided an eloquent service on Sunday morning. Like Sunday School work will be attended and a better spirit of peace seems to prevail among the members. It is learned on good authority that Rev Gilbert will not continue with the church. He has been advised to permit his resignation to be accepted, and in the near future new action will be taken upon it. It is reported than on account of the unrest and recent disturbances at Mt. Olivet that the contributions coming from all directions to maintain the church work are now less than one half their former size. Strenuous efforts are being put forth by the faithful of the church to re-establish harmony and good fellowship, to which all should subscribe a share of their real. At Abyssima Baptist Church Sunday morning a most inspiring sermon was preached by Rev. W. S. Holder, associate pastor of the church Rev. Holder took as his text "Religious Liberty" from Gal 5, verse 1, and pointed out that religious liberty is absolutely necessary in every direction of Christian welfare. He also made interesting and effective remarks concerning the fact the churches throughout the country are being shaken by strange doctrines. He urged that fact upon the congregation that now was the time that those who are true to Christ should stand fast in the liberty of the church. He cautioned the people to be sure they were right and then act. There was no meeting of the B. Y. P. U. Sunday. The next meeting will occur in the early part of March. The children church was well attended at eleven o'clock. Much interest is displayed at this session. Sunday School at 2 p. m. was lead by Superintendent AN AFRO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEWS AND OPINION W. H. Taylor and was well attended. At the evening service Rev. Holder explained the religion of "Tongues," and added many words of good thought relative to its discouragement. At a meeting held recently of the board of deans of the church, many questions were asked concerning the welfare of the pastor of the church, Rev. Charles S. Morris. He will probably be expected to answer a great many of them, which he can undoubtedly do. There is seemingly a spirit of unrest showing itself among the members and much curiosity is expressed by them concerning the pastor. He is at present resting at a private sanitarium near Nyack, N. Y. He is not seriously ill, but is suffering from a complete nervous breakdown. C. L. CHAIRMAN OF TRUSTEE BOARD, WILLIAMISHOP, THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. A M E I have just marked the entrance to the old church in the town of St Mary's Church, Layman, Simley, in town in the new parish, Mr. Gord W. Miles made his religious address. Following from Mrs. Wilhelm Motton took charge of not resting program. The new parish is appointed by Elder John E. Raleigh of the Motton, Providing, G. W. Motton, also appointed by Mr. Quinton, secretary, Mr. Lindsay, fielding, sponsoring, Mrs. M. J. Simley, secretary, Layla L. Larder. I have held a symposium public meeting at St. Lamb of Providence Church Sunday afternoon. The meetings of the association are becoming too be recognised as local concern and if should not be amplified it will were not soon forced to hold them in a larger place than the association building affairs. The Sunday meeting was addressed by Pastor Charles H. Trinity of the Providence Church, Jersey City. Rather than again face what would have undoubtedly been the worse defeat of the season, the St Christopher Club formed to the Smart Set Basketball team the last game of the series, on Friday, February 21, by non-appearance. Courtesy does not appear to be a factor of their organization, for neither the officials of the Olympian Athletic League nor the Smart Set A.C. were pointed of their intention not to play. However, the Smart Set, having prescience of such display of cowardice, arranged another game, which proved to be one of the most interesting and exciting matchs of the season, and those who gathered to witness the probable Waterloo of the Christophers were more than well pleased. The trophy offered by the Olympian A. L. has been won by the Smart Set A.C., who have not lost a game throughout the entire series. After the game last Friday evening, the Smart Set Club and a number of their friends attended a sociable at the residence of Mr. Charles L. Williams, one of their members. The Smudge Club, of the Calumet Cyclers, held their third annual reception at American Theatre Hall, on Washington's birthday eve. The event proved to be a most pleasant party and was enjoyed by a large number. Music was provided by the New Amsterdam Orchestra and the dancing was greatly enjoyed. This branch of the Calumet Cyclers is nearly as famous as the club THE CASTLE itself in their line of entertainments. The officers are: James L. Robinson, president; Henry L. Toles, secretary, and William A. Riker, treasurer. Miss Bertha E. Hudson, of 247 West 143d street, is confined to her home with a severe attack of pleurisy. Mrs. K. Howard, a resident of Washington, D. C., returned to her home last week after spending several weeks with friends in New York city, among them being Mrs. J. C. Lassiter, of 236 West 590th street. Miss Vivi Ward, of 228 West 63d street, is again in the city after a three months' stay with friends in Boston, Mass., and vicinity. On Saturday evening, February 22, at 21 West 133d street, Mrs. H. Adolph Howell entertained a number of her friends. The evening was spent playing whist and dancing. On Sunday morning, February 23, Dorothea, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William K. Clayton, died. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 12 o'clock from their residence, 65 West 134th street. Interment Cypress Hills. --- The services at Union Baptist Church were well attended all day. At the evening service standing room was available only. The Rev. Dr. Sims filled his pulpit at both services, the subject of his sermon at the 11 o'clock service was, "Let Us Run With Patience the Race That is Set Before Us, Or the Christian's Race Track," Heb. 12: 1. The Sunday school, with its large attendance, met at 2 p. m. One of the features of the school is its large membership of adult members, the average being 40 present. The superintendent, Mr. J. E. Yates, and his able corp of teachers deserve great credit for the showing they have made and the fruits they have produced as the results of their labor; the attendance was 196 and the collection was $10.13. The Missionary Band, under the leadership of Sister Brice, had another spiritual feast at 1 p. m. They have meetings on the second and fourth Sunday afternoons in the month as well as Thursday evening. The B. Y. P. U. was well attended, the topic subject was well discussed. Rev. Petitfellow addressed the young people and his remarks were much appreciated. The program committee went over to Monchault, N. J., to the Union Baptist Church there and rendered a program to a well filled house. At 7.30 p. m. the pastor filled the pulpit, the subject for the evening was "The Bidden Force." He treated the subject with great care and carried his hearers on step by step with explanations that showed great forethought and preparation. The offering for the day was $100.95. The Silver Star Singing Class furnished a fine musical and literary program for the Twelve Tribes on Tuesday night. On Thursday evening the Gregory W Hayes Literary Circle was well attended as usual. The program was unusually good, talent from other churches being present. A paper was read after the program by Mr. E. A Jackson, subject, "A Review of the Year 1907," and judging from the interest shown, when the paper was open to the house for comment, it was highly appreciated. Mr. E. H Study has opened a showmaking establishment. Let us all give him our support? His place of business is 177 West 64d street. Dr Sunn paid a visit to Nxack to one of his sons in the gospel, and found the church was moving on nicely. New Bedford Societia Hear Sermons New Bedford Societies Hear Sermons New Bridport, Mass., Feb. 18—Miss Mary A. Jackson, Mrs. J. Carter Smith and Mrs. Sarah Woodlyn attended a meeting of the Ladies of the G. A. R. in Boston during the punt week. Mrs. Martina D. Wish, mother of Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, has returned, home after a successful operation at St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Allen Lee and Mrs. Elizabeth Benson are at the same hospital for treatment. Prof. Elmer Payn, of Cambridge, spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. John Freeman. A number of friends of Mrs. Annie L. Galloway, from Fall River, Mass., let a surprise last week at her residence, and presented her with a desk and book case. A very pleasant evening 12 was spent and all returned to their homes much pleased. The Knights and Daughters of Talger led their annual sermon preceded to them last Sunday afternoon at Zoom A. M. E. Church by the pastor, Rev. S. F. Dickson. In the evening the Knights of Daughters were addressed at the Union Baptist Church by Rev. Wade Wade. INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDED IN BROOKLYN The Few Literary Societies Now in Existence Very Valuable but too Limited in Scope PUBLIC LITERARY SOCIETY A NECESSITY Brooklyn Literary Union not the Powerful Organization of Former Days—One-Act Farse for St. Augustine's Sunday School a Great Success—St. Philip's Fifth Annual Fair in Progress. It is to be regretted that a city whose colored population is as large as Brooklyn affords, a population in which every profession is so ably represented, and, where ability and culture are so largely prominent, cannot boast of a public literary society. W. Wiley has been for years its beloved and efficient president. Although this society had its origin in the membership of Concord Baptist Church, it is undenominational in its restrictions. Anybody interested in missions, either home or foreign, is eligible to mem- For years the Brooklyn Literary Union was the Mecca to which all of Brooklyn looked with a peculiar pride. It was to this city what the historic St. Mark's Lyceum is to Manhattan and the Bethel Literary Society is to Washington, D. C. These societies are probably the oldest and best known literary organizations in the country. Just as the body needs physical development and the soul spiritual development, so the mind needs intellectual development, intellectual food, otherwise the young men and women who, for lack of intellectual or mental contact, become intellectual fossils. There is nothing more calculated to inspire or stimulate the mind than the spirited contact which a debate on some live subject gives, or the delivery of a masterly oration, or an essay on some subject of interest, or the discussion of issues pertinent to the times and age in which we live. At the head of the Brooklyn Literary Union were such men as T. McCants Stewart, one of the acknowledged scholars of the race, and the late Prof. Charles A. Dorssey, who was an educator for over 35 years, while membership consisted of the blood and brain of the race. That the need of such an institution is not only urgent but desirable is evidenced by the formation of the following reading clubs, which meet monthly with splendid effect at the residence of the various members: The Diversity Reading Club, Philosophical Reading Circle, S. R. Scottran, president, and the Semper Fidelis Reading Club. While these clubs are excellent in themselves, and are a source of valuable information to those who attend, the scope is too limited to reach the masses who are so much in need of the superior contact which an intellectual and enlightened mind can give. As long as time lasts, there will be the race wholly dependent on the minds and intellect of others. Those of the race who have had intellectual and mental training are to be the levers with which the masses are to be lifted. A Literary society in Brooklyn, organized with a view to the mental unploit of the community, is an imperative necessity. Local Organizations. The colored women of Brooklyn have awakened to the fact that organization is the most potent factor in racial success. They have learned from experience that "in union there is strength." To this and they have banded themselves in various organized moves with some specific object. Probably the oldest society in the city is the Dorcas Mission Society of which Mrs. Alice W. Wiley has been for years its beloved and efficient president. Although this society had its origin in the membership of Concord Baptist Church, it is undenominational in its restrictions. Anybody interested in missions, either home or foreign, is eligible to membership in this society. Since its existence, it has given most liberally and substantially wherever help was needed. No worthy object of charity escapes its notice or beneficence. It has also rendered its full quota of assistance to the heroes and heroines who labor in the benighted land of Africa. Seldom, if ever, has a missionary band left this city that the warm and true-hearted woman of this organization in some testimonial way did not bid them God-speed, and when life was spared them to return to their native land, these same women with outstretched arms have welcomed them back to their American home. Women's Temperance Union. Then there is the Women's Temperance Union, a band of faithful workers who are interested in the salvation of man from the awful curse of liquor. Mrs. M. J. Zeno is president of this society, and is an indefatigable worker in its interest. While the growth of this little band is slow, it is steady, and its membership comprises some of the most substantial Christi a workers in Brooklyn. They are accomplishing great good along their particular line. Equal Suffrage League. The Woman's Equal Suffrage League, which is a young organization, and which has for its president Dr. V. Morton-Jones, is probably the only one of its kind among colored women, and is the youngest club, but is growing in favor and its membership is rapidly increasing. Within its ranks are some of the most representative women in Brooklyn. This society was the only one which sent a delegation to the National Association of Women, which was held in Detroit, Michigan. Axvillian Club Another organization which is a silent but effective factor, is the Auxillian Club, which has for its object the education of worthy boys and girls who are unable financially to pursue their studies. To this end they are working zealously and are supported by a loyal and noble hearted membership. Besides the organization here mentioned, are mother's meetings, which are held monthly and semi-monthly in view of bringing about a better condition among the children and to become better acquainted with each other, the result being that the stronger mother is always willing to give of her storehouse of intellect, experience and knowledge to the weaker mother. The one-act farce and concert given last Thursday evening at Jefferson Hall, Court Square, for the benefit of the (Continued on page 2.) (Continued from page 1.) Sunday school of St. Augustine's P. E. Church, was largely attended, and was a splendid success. The concert opened with a recitation by Miss Harriett Merrill, followed by a lively selection by a quintet of St. Augustine's boys, by which Miss Dora Cole gave a recitation. There was a pleasing drill by a company of little girls dressed in white, with red and blue sashes and carrying miniature American flags. After a brief intermission the feature of the evening was enacted in a most excellent manner. Each character performed his or her part to the entire satisfaction of a highly representative audience. Superintendent McClane, who is a student in the General Theological Seminary of Manhattan is bending all his energies in the interest of the school. In his work he is supported by able corps of teachers and officers. A joint meeting of the various clubs and organizations among colored women was held last Friday afternoon at 363 Bridge street. The object of the meeting was to discuss plans and means of entertaining the National Federation of Women's Clubs, which will convene in this city August 24th and continue until August 28th. Mrs. Alice W. Wiley was elected chairman of the meeting and Mrs. L. C. Smith secretary. As the invitation to meet in Brooklyn was extended the Federation by the Dorcas Missionary Society, whose membership is largely confined to the Concord Baptist Church, the national gathering will be entertained and fed as far as practicable in that church. It was decided that the reception of the delegates be held on the first evening of the convention, which will be August 24, and that Concord Church would be inadequate to the occasion, therefore a committee consisting of Dr. V. Morton Jones, Mrs. Richard Smith and Miss Fannie Perkins were appointed to arrange for a suitable place. Several places were mentioned and the committee instructed to ascertain if they were obtainable, the cost, etc. The following organizations were represented at Friday's meeting: Dorcas Missionary Society, Equal Suffrage League, Women's Loyal Union, Women's Mercantile Business League, Auxillian Club, and the Victoria Earle Mathews Club. Each club pledged its united support in preparing for and entertaining the delegates. The National Federation is composed of the most representative women all over the country who are cemented in their aims and purposes for the uplifting and betterment of womanhood everywhere. They are accomplishing substantial and lasting results. They begin in the home and upon that foundation are building the race superstructure. The fifth annual fair of St. Philip's P. E. Church opened on last Monday evening, February 21, at St. Philip's Guild Hall, 1610 Dean street, between Troy and Schenectady avenues. There will be a progra each evening. The executive committee is as follows: Rev N. Peterson Boyd, Messrs H. W. Jackson, Jeremiah Titus, Misses Bertha Johnson, Harriett Walley, Margaret Boyd, Mrs. Ida Walter, Augusta Lane, Maud Haff, Margaret Nicholas, J. P. Stocket, Chara Freeman. The booths and their chairmen are as follows: Super booth, Mrs. Augusta Lane, chairman; Mrs. Sarah Tudy, Ella Scudder, Julia Vaughan, Candy booth, Mrs. Maud Hall, chairman; Misses Daisy Beese, May Lane Eloise Van Romondt, Lemonade booth, Mrs. Margaret Nicholas, chairman; Misses Mabel Jackson, Marion Roberts, Edith Neal, M. Little, Mrs. Jane Lawrence, Edna Bundick. Fancy booth, Mrs. J. P. Stockett, chairman; Mrs. Lacy Dennis, J. H. Atkins, P. Henry, Selina Titus, C. Cales, A. Carr, F. Bulkley, Grocery booth, Mr. Jeremiah Titus, chairman; Lieut. Ray Waller, Lieut. James Tudy, Mrs. M. S. Houge, V. W. Macklin, Serget, Leon Rose, Albert Stoms, Sergt, Reese, Ice cream and cake booth, Mrs. Clara Freeman, chairman; Mrs. Caroline Thompson, J. W. Davis, May Hueston, C. R. Jackson, Variety booth, Miss Harriett Walley, chairman; Mrs. Sarah Tahout, Misses Helen Overton, Edina Solomin, Ila Trua, Jennie Howe, Octavia Gray, Susie Hueston, Mimie Hueston, Mary Lockley, Ella Macklin, Jeanette Trower, Helen Gaynor, Helen Roberts, and all of the G. F. S. candidates, Khondykie booth, Miss Margaret Boyd, chairman; Misses Ila Dandrigs, Agnes Bickley, Jaime Howe, Annie Bell Solomon, Florence Caesar, Fruit and peanut booth, Mrs. Bertha Johnson, chairman; Misses S. Ransell, C. Johnson, Mrs J. Irons, H. Booker, C. Bennett, J. Minor, N. D. Johnson, J. Johnson, C. Hackett, M. C. Bennett and L. Cheatum. Jersey City Notes. The penny-league gleaners of the Monumental Baptist Church was quite a success, the sum realized being $55.65. The funeral services of Mr. George F. Corkley, Jr., were held at the Monumental Baptist Church Sunday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m. Williams, who reported ill but week to week, to be out again. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Syfax is quite ill at this writing. The Afro-American Woman's Industrial Club held its regular monthly social at the home of Mrs. W. C. Quinn, Sr., 65 Belmont Avenue, last Monday evening, Mrs. Warren E. Sneade had the program in charge, Phonograph selection, "Potpourri of the Operas!" piano duet, Misses S. and P. Quinn; readings, Miss M. and W. Quinn; solo, St. P. Quinn, after which Mrs. Jennie Greene, on behalf of the club, presented Miss Winifred Elsabeth Quinn, the retiring secretary, with a handsome gold monogrammed watch containing five diamonds on its case. The recipient was no utterly surprised that she was unable to reply other than to thank the members for their appreciation. Mrs. Sneade was the prime mover in this surprise. After some remarks by the re-elected president, Mrs. Rebecca A. Jackson, supper, held recently the annual meet, were held; Mrs. R. A. Jackson, president, re-elected; Mrs. W. E. Sneade, vice-president, re-elected; Miss Jennie Jennie Greene, secretary; Mrs. Emma Jackson, treasurer, re-elected. Glen Cove Mates Mr. Henry Gunter and Miss Laura A. Jones were quietly married on Monday evening, Feb. 10th, by Rev. R. S. Fariara. The concert of Feb. 19 was a decided success. Miss Laura Carpenter is adding a few days with friends in Brooklyn. Rev. Dr. Gibbs, of Brooklyn, preached at Calvary on Sunday. DR. F. M. JACOBS Skistok of Frederick M. Jacobo, M. D. Number of Brooklyn Lodgers No. 20 Mission of Presidency M. Jacobs, Member of Brooklyn Lodge No. M. Brother Frederick M. Jacobs, M. D., 194 Prince street, Brooklyn, New York, whose cut graces the columns of this sketch, the active and proficient "Medical Elk" of "Brooklyn Lodge, No. 32, and its prominent medical examiner, born July 15, 1655, Camden, South Carolina, is one of Brooklyn's conspicuous and worthy physicians. Brother Jacobs is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, having graduated from the Academic Department in 1884 with high honors and the degree of A. B. He stood first in his class and was highly complimented by the professors of the Academic Department. He is an honor to his Alma Mater. In 1888 he graduated from the Theological Department of Howard University, Washington, D. C., and in 1894 he received the degree of Magister Artiores from Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina, receiving the degree of Doctoris Divintatis in 1895. In 1897 he came to Brooklyn as pastor of the Fleet Street A. M. E. Zion Church, and in the same year he began the study of medicine in The Long Island Medical College Hospital, devoting his time particularly to his medi- DR. F. M. J. col studies, graduating in 1901, receiving the degree of M. D. Brother Jacebs was the only Afro-American in his class, standing second at the time of graduation. While studying and practicing medicine, respectively, he continued the work of the ministry, serving acceptably in the pastorate of the Fleet Street Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church. Brother Jacebs will give up his ministerial work in June on account of his large and lucrative local practice, thus giving his entire time to the practice of medicine. The readers of this publication will undoubtedly, recall that memorable calamity on February 27, 1905, when the old Fleet street edifice of worship collapsed under the great strain of the hundreds of people attending the funeral service of Brother Sidney J. Painter (one of the founders of Elkdom in the State of New York), killing 11 people and wounding scores of others. Brother Jacobs went down in the terrible crash, receiving only slight but painful injuries. It also will be remembered how bravely he assisted the authorities to extricate the helpless and restore order out of chaos. After the DEATH OF MRS. A. L. GARDNER. Prominent in Social Circles of New Bedford—Dies of Heart Trouble. New Benign, Mass, February 25. The Woman's Loyal Union held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. William Onley and arrangements were discussed about furnishing the new building for the Home for Aged, which is to be completed about the last of April. The Young Men's Progressive Club gave a dance in Old Fellows' Hall Washington's Birthday. It was a very pretty affair and largely attended. Miss Lillian Chappell is in the city the guest of her aunt, Mrs. John Quinn, Mrs. Jennie Preemer of Springfield, formerly of this house is visiting here with her Mrs. Lee, wife of Mr. Allen Lee was successfully operated on last week at the hospital. It is with regret that many learned of the death of Mr. Robert Shotton in Georgia the fifth of this month. Mrs. Annie Louise Gardner, wife of Daniel B. Gardner, was taken suddenly ill on her way home from the meeting of the Woman's Loyal Union last Tuesday evening and died of heart trouble soon after reaching home. Mrs. Gardner was married to R. L. City went with her parents to Newport, R.I. where she later joined the Congregational Church. A few years ago she moved to this city where she has lived a very useful life. She was the treasurer of the Woman's Loyal Union and one of the directors of the Bedford Home for Aged, also a member of the Jane Jackson Circle of the Ladies of the G. R. by the Woman's Loyal Union and Charity also a teacher in the Union Baptist Sunday School. Funeral services were held at the residence last Thursday evening and the remains were taken to Newport, R.I., for burial last Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Hutchinson and daughter, of Boston, and Butler, of Providence, R. I., and among the strangers present. Willie Riley gave a very sympathetic address, after which the sisters held their services. Singing by the Sunday School led by Mr. James Magnet. AIDING HACKENSACK'S CHURCH. Men and Women Working Hard for New Church Building. HACKENSACK, N. J., February 24. Men's rally was held Sunday in the A. M. E. Zion Church, Rey, A. R. Jackson conducted services in the evening. In the afternoon Mr. J. W. Goldaworth of River Edge, N. J., spoke. The programme for the evening was inspiring. Papera were read by Meerss, Jacob Pernell and W. D. Howerton. Addresses were made by Dr. G. W. Hood and Rev. J. E. Mower, Mrs. Sadie Washington presided at the organ and the choir rendered good music, assisted by Mimi Mary Robinson, formerly of New York. The men realized quite a large collection. Just before the close Mist. great disaster, through his determined persistence and business qualities he negotiated with real estate dealers, selling the old church property at a small profit, and with the money thus realized he purchased the Central Baptist Church (white) which was then being used by the Mount Sinai, Jewish Synagogue, 345-49 Bridge street, having it renovated, and making it the present handsome and commodious edifice of Methodist worship. He has been of inestimable service to the church during his pastorate, of about 11 years, a beloved pastor, and a leader in all that pertains to the welfare and advancement of the race. MISS WILBY AT POUGHKEEPSEIR. Addresses Women at Home and in the Church. POUGHKEEPSEIR, February 24.—Dr. J. G. Browne, of Flushing, L. I., occupied the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday, of which the Rev. C. S. Farlone is pastor. Dr. Brown made a most favorable impression upon the congregations of both churches. He spent one week in the city, which was a most pleasant stay among the people. Mrs. Alice W. Wiley, of Brooklyn, president of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, visited the city last Sunday. After dining at the home of Rev. Josephine May, she met a number of ladies in the afternoon at the home. Brother Jacobs is reckoned among our eloquent and scholarly men. He is keekly alive to all matters of a civic character, and has become a recognized force in the national and municipal affairs since taking up his residence in our city of churches. Brother Jacobs has been eminently successful as a minister and a physician. He is prominent in the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Sons and Daughters of South Carolina, The Medical Society of Brooklyn, The Medical Society of New York State and the Masonic fraternity. Brother Dr. Jacobs is always busy and very popular. He handles a large practice and has the confidence of the citizens generally. A public man in every sense, his ser- M. JACOBS vices as a speaker are frequently in demand in Greater New York and the State. He is qualified to render great and lasting service to the citizens of Greater New York both academically and professionally. Timely advice from the South relative to Elkdom is indeed very encouraging. We hope to push forward vigorously the prevailing consciousness that our forces should unite. This sentiment is the result of conservative articles relative to reconciliation, and representatives from the two forces of Africo-American Elks, whose purpose is declared to be "to unite the forces within and without the split organization in a fellowship for the fraternal and social betterment of the fraternity of Elkdom". By the bringing of representatives of the two fraternal interests into a fellowship of service, where personal acquaintance will be cultivated, and knowledge and experience exchanged, separation and distrust will be overcome, and the forces united in the support of measures which command the assent of all Elks. SUT JEFF ROEBUCK Feb. 20, 1908 P. E. R. No. 32 Taylor, who has been working earnestly for the building fund of the new church, presented to the pastor $30 as a stepping stone, as she very fittingly said, for the new building. Miss Taylor was given the Chautauqun salute. The ladies of the A. M. E. Zion Church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Matthew Hayes. Berry Street, to organize a club to raise money for the building fund. The children of the church was by the children Thursday evening was a success. They are asked to repeat it. Miss Evelyn Hayes, who has been quite sick, is able to be out again. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Hams, of Berry Street, Friday, February 21, a son. Mother and son are doing well. Messrs. D. Hassel and James Dangerfield have bought the ash route of Mr. Spencer Taylor. Mrs. Charles Wilson, who was in the Hackenback Hospital, is out again. The Walters Lyceum will render its programme Thursday evening in the parsonage in connection with a waffle supper to be given by Mrs. W. L. Howerton and others. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Atkins entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Porter, Master Walter Brehm, Misses Pearly and Jeanette Billings. Martha Washington Tea. ORANGE, February 25.—The handsome residence of Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Ballard, No. 20 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, was the scene of a very brilliant assemblage of society people of New York, Brooklyn, Newark, and Orange, at a Martha Washington Tea and Musician for the benefit of St. Philip's Church building fund, given by a committee of the following ladies: Mrs. J. D. Ballard, Mrs. James A., Wormley, Mrs. Florence Thomas, Mrs. Dr. Cooper, of New York: Mrs. George Douglass, Mrs. Roseles Alston, of Brooklyn; and Mrs. F. H. Davis, An elaborate programme was rendered, consisting of instrumental and vocal music, etc. The interior decorations, which were "Colonial," added much to the brilliancy of the occasion. At the conclusion of the program a super was served, after which Mena Downing, indulged in until 12 o'clock, among those present from Brooklyn were: Miss Annie Dias, Miss Marie Wayne, Mrs. John Downing and Miss Mena Downing, Miss Bessie Howard and Mrs. Richard Miles. From New York Dr. and Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Dr. Henderson, Mine Smith. The occasion was one long to be remembered. Dr. Washington at St. Paul. St. PAUL, Feb. 26.—Dr. Booker T. Washington was engrained recently on a visit to this city by Mr. W. T. Francis. He delivered a masterly address while in the city, and his visit to this section of the country has been of inestimable value to the people. He made several important visits and spoke to 4,000 students of the State University of Minnesota. Addresses Women, at Home and in the Church. Pouhokkairn, February 24.—Dr. J. C. Brown, of Flushing, L. I., occupied the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday, of which the Rev. C. S. Farriss is pastor. Dr. Brown made a most favorable impression upon the congregations in the church which spent one week in the city, which was a most pleasant stay among the people. Mrs. Alice W. Wiley, of Brooklyn, president of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, visited the city last Sunday. After dining at the home of Rev. Josephine May, she met a number of ladies in the afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harden. After five o'clock tea was served Mrs. Wiley gave an interesting talk on the practical work of the clubs of the Federation. Rev. Fierens and Mrs. May followed with short remarks. Among those present were: Mrs. C. S. Faries, Mrs. Della Lawrence, Mrs. Jessie Wynne, Mrs. John H. Jones, Mrs. Gerald Wynne, Olivia Gould, Mrs. Harry Arumm, Mrs. Hattie Wood, Mrs. Kaite Bolin, Mrs. Sarah Glasgo, Mrs. Gertrude Marlowe. Miss Gertrude Henley, Miss Jessie Haff, Miss Jane Wood and Mrs. George Johnson. In the evening Mrs. Wiley spoke to a large and appreciative audience at the A. M. E. Zion Church. The choir, under the direction of Miss Sadie Rhodes, sang several selections. A double quartette, of which Mr. John H. Jones is director and Miss Mattie Lofton, pianist, sang "Zion Awake." The meeting was presided over by the Rev. Josephine May. A committee of ladies will give a "Blue Tea" at the A. M. E. Zion Church parsonage Tuesday evening, March 10. West New York Noten. The Gethsemane Baptist Church was largely attended Sunday at both services. Rev. M. J. Hoskin's morning subject was "Work and Enjoy Rest," at the evening service his subject was "Redeeming the Time." Sunday School and B. X. P. U. were largely attended. The congregation is well established and seems to like the new church. A five nights' bazaar is being held this week at the church by the Tribes of Jacob, to aid in paying for the church. 12th Annual Ball GIVEN BY CALUMET Members of the Associated Churches AT PALM GARDEN, 58th Street and Lexington Ave. New York. TICKETS, :: Including Hours SPECIAL NOTICE—In consequence of a mistake we wish to announce that all Boxes will be sold secured by addressing or calling at Club House. Edward T. Matthews, President Henry L. Toles, Fin. Sec. Peter S. Lawrence, Sergeant-at-Arms Joseph B. Wygitt, Chairman C. H. Payne, H. L. Toles, J. H. Banks, William A. Riley, B. Tates, James Exum, James A. Riley, Samuel J. Moses Minms, A. F. Spencer, James E. Garner, J. EXECUTIVE Clerk Ben J. Sipp, F. G. Dennis Educational M WILL BE H Bridge St. A. B. Brooklyn, N. Y., REV. A. R. SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT 2:30 OCLOCK, UNDER Morris Brown College and ATLANTA, GA.. BISHOP W. B. DERRICK, PROGRESS 1. Song... 2. Prayer... 3. Selection... 4. Address... 5. A wise, conservative and aggressive colored pro- creating a healthy sentiment among our people. 6. Training should be given that creates business every walk of life... 7. Counselor William E. University. A helpful factor in the Akeson, D.D., Financial Secretary. 8. Solicitor "The Lord is my Light". 9. Morris Brown College and her work among the Stinson, D.D., Atlanta, Ga. 10. Benediction. "FAITH, HOPE and CHARITY—the THIRD AND MUSICAL AND OF THE OLD GOLD AND NAVY BLUE 12th Annual Ball and Reception GIVEN BY THE ALUMET CYCL Members of the Associated Cycling Clubs of New York 12th Annual Ball and Reception GIVEN BY THE CALUMET CYCLERS Members of the Associated Cycling Clubs of New York S Including Hat Check In consequence of a mistake in the printing on the cover that all Boxes will be sold at $2 and $3 each. Tickets pressing or calling at Club House, 23 West 133th Street. HOUSE OFFICERS Matthews, President James A. Riley, Vice Pres. Geo. W. Fin, Sec. Wm. H. Brooks, Sec. Joseph L. Ence, Sergeant-at-Arms James L. Robinson, Chairman EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lt. Chairman Benj. L. Sipp, V. Chairman F. G. Donnia, Treasurer L. Toles, J. H. Banks, William A. Riker, G. W. Washington, Exum, James A. Riley, Samuel Jones, Charles Craig, I. J. Line, A. F. Spencer, James E. Garner, John P. Wharton. Educational Mass Meet WILL BE HELD IN George St. A. M. E. Ch. Brooklyn, N. Y., REV. A. R. COOPER, D. D., Pastor DAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 1 AT 2:30 O'CLOCK, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF Brown College and Wilberforce University, GA., WILBERFORE HOP W. B. DERRICK, D. D., D.C.L., Cha PROGRAM Rev. L. D. Jacobs, D. D. Conservative and aggressive colored press throughout the Country healthy sentiment among our people. Fred R. Moore of T. should be given that creates business and which will encourage of life. Consoler L. C. Collins, Metropolitan University. A helpful factor in the race for forty years. Financial Secretary. Lord is my Light. Miss Mary H. Donnellon College and her work among the masses of the South. D. Atlanta, Ga. Rev. A. W. Lynch, D. D. HOPE and CHARITY—the greatest of these is C. THIRD ANNUAL CAL AND RECEIVER OF THE SPECIAL NOTICE—In consequence of a mistake in the printing on the circulars and hangers we wish to announce that all Boxes will be sold at $2 and $3 each. Tickets and Boxes can be secured by addressing or calling at Club House, 23 West 135th Street. Educational Mass Meeting BISHOP W. B. DERRICK, D.D., D.C.L., Chairman 8 Soler "The Lord is my Light ..... Miss Mary H. Dobney, Boston, Miss 9 Morris Brown College and her work among the masses of the South ..... Rev. R. D. 10 Stinson, D.D., Atlanta, Ga ..... Rev. A. W. Lynch, D.D., Norwalk, Conn MUSICAL AND RECEPTION LUCY LANEY LEAGUE At Majestic Hall, 125 East 125th St. Borough of Manhattan Lexington avenues. for the benefit of HAINES NORMAL AND INDSTRIAL INSTITUTE Friday Evening, March 13th, 1908 The program is under the personal direction of Miss Dora Cole and Mrs. D. The following artists will appear: Violinist, Mr. Jessy Douglas, Dramatist Joseph Douglas; Pianist, Miss Jessie Fortune; Controllo Solosti, Miss Eliza Amroschka Institute of Musical Art; Toni Solosti, Mr. Benjamin Balon; Cora Washington. Music by the New Amsterdam Orchestra Admission Wardrobe Check, 50 Cents. Supper served by Mr. and Mrs. Olmstead Francis. Program promptly a From down town take Third Ave. "120 Leonus Avenue, Subway to EFFICIERS-Mr. Charles C. Davis, New York, President; Mrs. J. T. Brown, President; Mrs. Robert W. Williams, Brooklyn, Secretary; Mrs. Charles C. President Secretary; Mr. John R. Hillery, Brooklyn, Treasurer; Mr. James C. Land City, Chaplain. Eastic Hall, 125 East 135th St. Borough of Manhattan, Lexington avenues. of HAINES NORMAL AND INDSTRIAL INSTITUTE Friday Evening, March 13th, 1908 under the personal direction of Miss Dora Cole and Mrs. D. artists will appear: Violinist, Mr. Joseph Douglas; Drama Pianist, Miss Jessie Fortune; Comfortable Solosist, Miss Eliza Institute of Musical Art; Tenor Solosist, Mr. Benjamin Balou; Ch The New Amsterdam Orchestra Admission Wardrobe Check, 50 Cents. led by Mr. and Mrs. Olmstead Francis. Program promptly a down town take Third Ave. "17 on Lenox Ave. Subway to 123 Charles C. Williams, New York. President; Mrs. J. T. Brown, Robert W. Williams, Brooklyn. Secretary; Mrs. Charles C. L. Mary, Mr. John R. Hillery, Brooklyn. Treasurer; Mr. James C. Colain. LISTED SECURITY Trading and Development Company bucks bought and sold. It will pay you to 510. WILDE, 1931 BROAD At Majestic Hall, 125 East 125th St. Borough of Manhattan, Bet. Park and Lexington avenues. For the benefit of HAINES NORMAL AND INDSTRIAL INSTITUTE, Augusta, Ga. Friday Evening, March 13th, 1908 The program is under the personal direction of Miss Dora Cole and Mrs. Dolores Turnbull. The following artists will appear: Violinist, Mr. Jesse Douglas; Dramatic Reader, Mrs. Joseph Douglas; Pianist, Mrs. Jessie Fortune; Controllo Solist. Miss Elizabeth Howard of Damascus Institute of Musical Art; Tenor Solist. Mr. Benjamin Balou; Child Solist. Miss Corn Washington. Music by the New Amsterdam Orchestra Admission, including Wardrobe Check, 50 Cents. Supper served by Mr. and Mrs. Olmstead Francier. Program promptly at 3:30 P.M. From down town take third Ave. "L" on Lenox Ave. Subway at 12:58 St. OFFICERS—Mr. Charles C. Davis, New York, President; Mrs. J. T. Brown, Jersey City, Vice President; Mrs. Robert W. Williams, Brooklyn, Secretary; Mrs. Charles C. Davis, New York, Assistant Secretary; Mr. John R. Hillery, Brooklyn, Treasurer; Mr. James Gwathney, Long Island City, Chaplin. UNLISTED SECURITIES TO LET 127 and 129 West 133rd Street 5 large rooms and bath. Best houses in the street. Cheap rent. 5 West 134th Street 5 rooms and bath. None in Harlem like those. Cheap rent. 66 and 70 West 133rd Street 6 handsome rooms and bath all improvements. 151 West 133rd Street 4 rooms needed. APPLY C. E. HUTCHINSON, 5 West 134th Street 129 West 133rd Street rooms and bath. Best houses in the street. Cheap rent. 14th Street and bath. None in Harlem like these. Cheap rent. 0 West 133rd Street the rooms and bath all improvements. 133rd Street HUTCHINSON, 5 West 134th St MADAM ROBINSON KINK-INE HAIR DREW, the scalp, increasing the great KINK-INE, HAIR DREW, him order it for you; he can SPECIAL OFFER.—To拍 bottle of Kink-ine, price 35 cents, both for only 50 cents; for another S. Rosenstock, 6th ave. and ave.; Gibian, 42d st. and 8th ave.; 134th st.; F. P. Satterfield, 1791 133d st. and 5th Ave. Brooklyn stores. Saratoga, N. Y., Fred. M. Providence, Hall & Lyons. Boston NAVY BLUE I and Reception BY THE CYCLE Ceiling Clubs of New York ON Wed. Ev'g. Ma. 1908 Music by the New Amsterdam C at Check :: 50 C in the printing on the circulars at $2 and $3 each. Tickets and Boys West 135th Street. PICERS S. Press, GEO. W. Washing s. Rec. Sec. BENJ. L. Sipp, Co. s. L. Robinson, Chairman House COMMITTEE C. Chairman B. O. McAdoo, Treasurer G. W. Washington, F. D. Charles Craig, I. J. Lindsey, J. H. P. Wharton. Class Meeting BILD IN M. E. Chur COOPER, D.D., Pastor MARCH 1st, 19 THE AUSPICES OF Wilberforce Univ. WILBERFORCE, D.D., D.C.L., Chairman RAM Chur Rev. L. D. Jacobs, D.D., Greenwich Chur Helsop as throughout the Country can do. Fred R. Moore of The New Y and which will encourage our C. Collins, Metropolitan Realty for forty cars. Miss Mary H. Domby, Bost masser of the South. Rev. A. W. Lynch, D.D., Norwa Greatest of these is CHARIT ANNUAL RECEPTION KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING by supplying the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair-tones up and nourishes the scalp, increasing the growth and giving new life and vigor to the hair. KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING is for sale at all druggists for 35c per bottle. If your druggist does not keep it have him order it for you; he can get it. If not, send me 50c, and I will send same to you, prepaid. 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DONNELLY. 3254 Broadway, corner of feb 20.3m percent of purchase price examine our bargains a article desired, a deposit to pay the balance. Interest Per Annum Gold Mining Securities in Nevada can be withdrawn on requests. In ress. Bank and Commercial refer- MALL, Investment Broker Mining Stock Exchange. 1433 Broadway, New York City Made Lighter BY USE OF INDERINE" Port of 50 cts. Box 1837, New York City Feb. 13-3m and Development Co. of TROPICAL PRODUCTS at every three months regularly, promptly and back of WEST INDIA TRADING AND CELLING AT 5% PER SHARE, PAR VALUE in April 31st, 190s. Write to-day for particular. AND DEVELOPMENT CO. JANE 2002 BRYANT NEW YORK or share on March 23rd, 190s. jan 2-6m. TO LET 138 and 140 West 133rd Street Elegant Apartment containing six rooms and bath, hot water supply. Newly Decorated. RENTS MODERATE Apply to Janitor on Premises Dec. 12, 2010 Reduced Rents 235 to 241 West 124th Street Half months not free. Fine apartments of 3 and 4 large light rooms, with improvements. Well kept houses. For respectable tenants only. Rents $12 to $15 per month, available one-half dist of the month, balan of the month. Apply JANITOR ON PRE P. J. DONNELLY. 3254 Broadway, corner of feb 20.3m IMPERIAL Lodge of the Brom. No. 1, S. R. P. Order of Elks of the World, which has been organised about six hundred members, and has nearly three hundred members, gave their first annual reception at Palm Garden, on Tuesday evening, February 18. While there were many indications that the affair would be a great success, of almost hundred people that were present, were more than many bad expected. Elders and its wives, sisters and daughters were there, not only because of the occasion, but because the elaborate and beautiful costumes worn by the ladies were effected by the uniform evening attire of the men. All the bases were taken. The New Amsterdam, Westchester, and the Terry town. The ground march, which took place at one o'clock, was finally continued and continually applauded. Other ladies which participated in the march were: Manhattan, New York City, and Westchester, Terry town, and the Willing Workmen of the Imperial Club. A feature of the reception was the presentation of a beautiful banner to the Imperial Lodge by the Willing Worker, the most speech by the president Mrs. J. H. Kennedy, and was accepted for the lodge by H. Adolph Howell, secretary and Past Exalted Ruler of Imperial Lodge, who in a masterly speech thanked the officer of the lodge and greeted Mr. Howell's speech. After which Imperial Lodge through its Ex 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. H. ADOLPH HOWELL altered Rule, M. S. Dancy, presented to State Deputy S. P. Jones a handmade silver tea set, as a mark of appreciation for his earnest work in setting apart and assisting in developing the Lodge. After the presentations dancing continued until clobber. H. Willem, Prinz Whee, W. H. Doverney, Moss Corbia, H. J. Siegler, William Foreman, Hannis Dewey, Daniel Cardman, Alck Pendleton, and obverse. Folkering are the officers of the Office of the lodge—M. S. Dancy, Exalted Euler; J. H. Kennedy, Entoured Loading Knight; J. H. Rheine, Entoured Loyal Knight; T. H. Hinton, Entoured Lecturing Knight; H. Adolph Howe, Secretary; R. Bayer, Treasurer; R. Bayman, Enquire; Robert A. Taylor, Inner Guard; A. O. Brancon, Tyler; J. G. Bayne, Chaplin; E. E. Rawlin, M.D.; Medical Examiner; Executive Committee, Branch; Chief of Staff, Branch; Vice-Chairman; H. Adolph Howell, Secretary; R. P. Gillmore, Treasurer; J. Norman, Normant-at-Arms; Frank Starr, Thomas Clyde, Walter Doverney, Junius Green, J. H. Barrett, Francis Barrett,thur Harris, Reception Committee—P. H. Bounty, Chairman; J. W. Conkle, C. W. Stevens, E. E. Rawlin, M.D. E. J. Brooks, R. A. Taylor, W. H. Hammos, J. W. Walker, Harry Gant, W. A. Wood, Chairman; Edward Nixon, S. W. Watson, R. H. McCutcheon, Henry Dancy. Ridgwood Conference. Funeral of Mrs. Green. YOUNKES, Feb. 25. - The funeral services of Mrs. Rachel A. Gross, who died very suddenly at her home on Thursday morning. February 13, were held in the F. E. M. The Virtuous Society at 2:30 p.m. which she was a member turned out in a body. There was a large number of funeral offerings from her many friends, as follows: Ladies' Auxiliary, a wreath; Stowardesses Board, a wreath and the flowers in the palm and cut flowers. A chair draped in crapes and bearing a wreath of flowers sat in front of the altar, the same representing the broken link in the Stowardesses Board. Dr. J. J. Singer, allotted, the flowers in the palm and cut flowers spoke very tenderly and feelingly. The choreist of the choir, Mr. M. F. Overson sang a solo, the choir joining in the chorus. Mrs. Gross leaves three sons and two daughters, other kindred, and a host of friends to mourn. Mrs. Gross was laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery. The funeral services of Mr. Alfred Cox were held at the Mossiian Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. King of Offenders held at 2:30 p.m. in Joseph L. King offender's home. In Joseph L. King offender's home for appendicitis. He had been sick only a short time. He was a faithful member and officer of the Mossiian Baptist Church. He leaves a wife and daughter. He was buried in Oakland Cemetery & is survived by his wife and daughter. Shaped on the site and fractured two of his knees. Ms. Lillian Carnegie, who has been quite ill is improving, also Mrs. Logan, of Dock street. The previous funeral at the A. M. K. Cemetery will still go on. Fifty-two convicts. Dr. Snyer has had to assist him R.T. M. Curry, of New York City, R.W. H. Bowden, of New York, R.Cook. Nine new members were taken into the church on last Sunday night. Mr. Harte Shawer entertained some of her Grands last Thursday at her residence in honor of her hirth birthday. M. Adele Smith, of Poughkeepsie, spent a week visiting her sister. M. Adele Smith, of Poughkeepsie, spent a week visiting her sister. M. Adele Smith, of Poughkeepsie, spent a week visiting her sister. M. Adele Smith, of Poughkeepsie, spent a week visiting her sister. Tarrytown's Star Postman TAYSON TOWN, Feb. 25, M. W. W. F. KRISHNAN to how a double star letter carrier. He has just been awarded his second star for ten years. His first award was for the only carrier in the service of those who were originally appointed. When the system was first instituted in Tarrytown of the thirty applicants who hired all the fellow commissioners, the officers of Past Grand Masters Council, No. 289, G. O. OF, O. F. Journals to White Plains last Thursday afternoon and performed their funeral service at W. W. W. F. KRISHNAN. Res. Balden was in Philadelphia Feb. 4 morning. The first Sunday in March is quarterly meeting at the A. M. U. Zion Church, well arranged pro-religious will be held at the Shiloh Baptist Church at 3 p.m., next Sunday. A ground concept will be given at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Twelveth, March at 3 p.m., next Sunday. The Shiloh Baptist Sunday School. The next last Wednesday at the Shiloh Baptist Church was well attended. Mr. Samuel H. Lee, of the Tuskegee Institution, was present in attendance. The remarks which he made to Mrs. F. Lindsay was very good. Ministère Take Prises Minor Town, Feb. 21. The interstitute housing contest given at the Bristol A.M.E. Church on the 20th was an emergency one. Each of the debtors who beaten an indebted person dismissed, which is the more appropriate to the New York case or condition to the T. A. E. Church at the 4th. Containing a condition was the way the debtors were treated with good treatment by the M. E. Church with good treatment by the G. E. M. Shirley of the G. E. M. P. Church, standing on the second police. The third place was held by the R. E. G. Shippow of the Port Jarvis, M. E. P. Church, who favored condition. The fourth place was who favored law. The fifth place was who received "Little THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1908 Joe the Magician" will appear at the East Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church on March 10. "Little Joseph" is the world renowned Afterword entertainer. Musical, political, humorous and full of magical and scientific mystery. JENNIE GUOE, President 79 Shawmut Avenue L. A. RICHELBURGER, Secy. Treas. & Manager UNION FACTORY A Security Investment Many Visitors at Ouining. One of the most soul stirring revivals ever held in the village of Osinning was carried on at St. Matthew's Church all of last week. Mrs. Jennie Mead has a very special place in her memory. Edward Elder and daughter, Madeline, of Brooklyn, have been spending several days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simmons. Mr. and Clarence Holland, of Brooklyn, have been spending Sunday, Hanna retta Hassanord Sunday, Mrs. Henry Ayern has entertained Mrs. Cora Oakley, of Flinbrook, L. I. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Halstead and daughter, Grace Beechley, speak Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Halstead's father, John Hoffman, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nickelson entertained Mr. and Mrs. Edward Elder, of Brooklyn, on Sunday at the church. Mrs. Jacob Peterson visited Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Peterson, of Croton-on-Hudson, Sunday. REV. A. JOHNSON ORDAINED. Bishop Brewer of Connecticut Elevates Hartford Minister to Priestess HARTFORD, Feb. 25—On Saturday morning at 11.45, in Christ Church, Rt Rev. C, B. Browster, D. D., Bishop of Connecticut, elevated to the priesthood Rev. A. Johnson, minister in charge of St. Monica's Episcopal Mission. In the procession were about twenty clergymen. Among them were the Rev. H. O. Howles, the newly-appointed vector of the St. Monica Church, and the Rev. Wm. V. Tunnel, M. A. professor of history at Howard University, Washington, D. C. The services began with confirmation, which rite was given to five candidates. The candidates were Mrs. A. Neal, Mr. E. Wilson and Mr. G. W. Briscoe. The Rev. Mr. Bowles during the antiopean service read the Epistle. The Rev Wm. V. Tunnel was the element sermon, taking as his text "The love of Christ constrains us." II Corv. 14. After the service a luncheon was served the clergy and out of town guests in the parlor of the Tailow Street Church. At the down. At its close, in the absence of the bishop, who was obliged to leave on account of another engagement, Rev. Tunnel, acting tounster, called upon the clergy to respond with words of encouragement and cheered to him who had been honored. On Sunday morning Rev. Tunnell spoke at the Church of the Good Shepherd, one of the largest and wealthiest churches in St. Monica's building fund. The Rev. Mr. Lindsay, the rector, promised later to give a substantial sum toward this object in the afternoon at 4 o'clock. Tunnell then went to a large and appreciate gathering of people, representing the various denominations, Mrs. S. I. Holden, of Windsor, who was to have sung at the ordination service, and doing as the bishop wished to shorten the service as much as possible. She sang very beautifully Sunday, as did the entire choir. Among the visitors in our church were Mrs. A. H. C. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Stewart, Miss Jones, Mr. Hendricks, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Ross and Mr. Dixon, from New Haven; Miss Ritter, from Springfield, and Mr. Blake from Waterford. John NEWS OF THE CITY OF ELMS. Funeral of James S. Wood—Bald MONUMENT FOR VETERANS. Nyack Children to Direct Memorial Bowler for War Veterans Nyack, Feb. 25. St. Philip's A.M.E. Zion Church was well attended Sunday evening. Rox W. F. Bondley preached in Hastings Church, preached an inspiring men Sunday evening. The mask pound social given by the young people in St. Philip's Church last week was a success. A large number of pounds were received in the morning. Visited Rey, C. Rangell's fair, at Chater, N. J., and had a very pleasant time. Mr. T. Durger is receiving over the appearance last Wednesday morning. Visited Jackson avenue. There will be created in Nyack a boulder in memory of the soldiers of the Civil War, the same to be paid for by the children of the village. St. Philip's Sabbath School contributed largely to the 600rd Sunday. THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL FAIR. Newark Church in Mildet of Annual Sales—St. Luke's Notes. Newark, Feb. 25. The thirty-sixth annual tuest of St. John's Church in Newark and will continue for ten days. The attendance has been large and many purchases have been made. The fair is held at 10:30 a.m. Boston, Burlington, CHR. 1 D. Winn, pastor, has been conducting a successful "One-bound person will be baptized next Sunday." Mrs. Georgia Queen, state deputy, he of Richmond, Md., has been in attendance at the Order of St. Luke. New business ventures will be taken up. Mrs. W. Tubbell of New Haven, Conn., has returned after a stay with her sister, Mrs. S. Jolley who is improved in health. Direcera Church Council, O. of Huntington, N.J., has been joined by State Deputy Georgia Queen and Past Grand Chief L. B. Teachrock. The Colored American Magazine and The Age $2.00 the year JUST OPENED Handsomely decorated Apartment $10.50, $11, $12, $13 70th Street and W JOS. MABIN Office, 300 W Telephone 660 88th Street. Virginia Trans- (incorporated 453 SEVENTH AVENUE, STORAGE W Furniture and Baggage Removed to and fr make a speciality of meeting p ORDERS BY MAIL OR PHONE The Company is offering a small block of fi and non-assemble. The growing demand of the and makes this a valuable investment. Annual "PUNCTUALLY Handsomely decorated Apartments of 3 and 4 rooms at $8, $10.50, $11, $12, $13, $15 per month near 70th Street and West End Avenue. JOS. MABIN Office, 300 West 69th St, Tel. 5687-8 Col. Virginia Transfer Company The Company is offering a small block of its Capital Stock at $5.00 A SHARE, full paid and makes this a valuable investment. Annual Dividends are paid. 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The concert which was held under the management of Mr. John Green of Yonkers, on February 13, was as follows: Ies, Ida Massey, Johns, Harriet Barker, Ida Massey, Johns, David pastor thanked Mr. Green and his many friends. Mrs. Ida May Boyd also recited. On this Thursday evening, February 27, Mrs. Robertson gives a concert for said church. Hoop drill, corn cake, music, music, music, May Boad of Brooklyn is to recite "Rock of Ages" with Mrs. Kirk clinging to the cross. Worcester, Nebraska. On last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Cooke, M. E. Eastern avenue, there was a heart social given for the benefit of the Bethel A. M. E. Gimchil, About fifty attended and spent in the evening. Mrs. Gimchil received the first prize for cutting down the most hearts blindfolded. Mrs. Jones, of Nova Scotia, received second prize. Committee, Mrs. Shoemaker, Mrs. Epstein, Mrs. Mrs. Gimchil, on Last Tuesday night there was a social given at the home of Mrs. Abbie Jackson for the Friar of the Bethel M. E. Church. There was a post-gunt and Mrs. Bessar Bayousy took the first prize. Mrs. Olya W. Hush spent in the city Sunday, the guests of Mrs. A. A. Cooke. On last Friday night there was a social given at G. A. R. Hall by the Shop and families. There was a large number of attendees in Misses Anna M. Bell and Edith Johnson spent a few days in Hartford the past week. On last Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the A. M. E. Zoon Chrysan, B. W. Swain presided the funeral services over Misses Anna M. Bell and Edith Johnson died Sunday night in the City Hospital. Hall bearers: M. E. J. Stanley, Spellman and Walker. An Old Fellow' Gathering SPRINGTIME, Mrs. Feb. 12. The annual assembly of the Golden Chain Lodge of Old Felows, given last Wednesday evening in Grace, Half Moon street, was attended from Hartford, Worcester and other near town. A well arranged and attended surprise party was tendered Rev. J. D. Nobile of the Loving Street Church last Tuesday evening, at the home of Mrs. William Jackson of Hartford, who presented a portion of cash, and several other useful articles were donated. The "Wolfe Awards" Class, composed of boys from eight to ten years, and under the direction of Mrs. Wednesday by Mr. Myrora of the A. M. C. A. Training School, has been being "Japan." The Ride Study Club is a local organization, under the supervision of Ress, W. N. DeBry, was entertained last Friday evening by Rev. and Mrs. DeBry, Mr. George, W. M. Nashville, The The Stover and Coffee Apple Company has an additional director in the person of Mr. W. N. Buckner, of Hartford, Conn., who last week purchased five hundred dollars worth of stock from the company, thus obtaining the privilege of coming a direct delivery of far more than twenty receiving from him an attack of malaria. Mr. W. H. P. Freeman, of Providence, R. I., is visibly friends in this city. BENJ. A. GREEN, Manager 500 Active, Reliable Agents at Liberal Commissions 10,000 Subscribers Negroes to advertise their business AGE PUBLISHING CO.. m Square, New York azine and The Age $2.00 the year Parkments of 3 and 4 rooms at $8, $13, $15 per month near West End Avenue. West 69th St, Tel. 5687-8 Col. Transfer Company (CORPORATED). NEW YORK WAREHOUSE from all Railroad and Steamboat Lines. | We parties arriving by Train or Boat. ONE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO of its Capital Stock at $5.00 A SHARE, full paid of the public for our services warrant this actifon annual Dividends are paid. LITTY" our motto. ANDREW J. BRANIC, Superintendent. Brooklyn, New York, the best paying and Amusement Hall owned by a man. Locality, on Myrtle Avenue, pululous colored neighborhood. Re-$50 per day. Inspection invited, balance mortgage. Fine invest- NICK PERRY Brooklyn, New York A LINCOLN STUDENT Homer Wilburn, Graduate of Lincoln Institute, Score Triumpha. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Feb. 24—The demand for good teachers for schools for the Negro in various western and southwestern states is constant and steady, and frequently greater than the supply. President Allen has many calls to supply teachers for these schools and takes great pleasure in placing his graduates in good positions. Within the last few weeks he has been able to supply several of them with schools in Missouri and elsewhere. Homer Wilburn, Alumnus of Lincoln Institute, class of '05, and now a student in the Medical Department of Kansas University, triumphantly bore off first prize for oratory at the Interstate Literary Association, held in Lawrence during the holiday season. Wilburn was valedictorian of his class in Lincoln Institute; was the leading orator not only of this class, but of the school; signally distinguished himself at the literary and musical entertainment given for the Missouri legislators in the hall of the House of Representatives; and on several other important occasions. Wilburn's alma mater extends his hearty congratulations upon his recent triumphs and bids him Goddid Miss Josephine Yates, Alumnus of '07, Lincoln Institute, and irrespective of her one of the youngest students to matriculate in the regular college course of the Kansas University, and know how to attain points to her academic goals, has made excellent marks in all of her studies in the recent term (examinations at the university, and this throughout the states, in whatever position placed, graduates of Lincoln are holding its banner aloft and testifying to the toughness and excellence of the training received, within it balls). It is interesting to note in this connection that although it is now late in the regular sub-lab year, there is yet from work to work a steady man of interest, young men, entering the various classes. Among the recent arrivals are: Miss Martha Moore, of Boford, Iowa, and Mr. Lewis, of Oklahoma. Lincoln Institute's Summer School is known throughout the country as one of the most thorough and practical in its aims and purposes, and many students who matriculate late in the year come with the allowed purpose of remaining to summer school. Attendance for a certain number of years entitles one to graduate and the regular state diplomas. To others or young people of limited means, who desire to complete various courses of study, but who meanwhile must make a living for themselves, this course is offered and is issued upon with acidity by many who because of this very quality of persistence and well applied effort are likely to be heard from in the future. Lincoln Day was appropriately observed at Lincoln Institute on Wednesday, February 12. This annual affair is always a matter of great interest, for it was through the generosity of the noble soldier of the 62d and 63d regiments of Colored Infantry, when honorably discharged from service, that the school was founded; and by these same soldiers was named "Lincoln Institute." The program on the night of February 12 was given by the Senior Class of '08. NEW YORK Modern Steam Hosted Flats of 4, 5 and 6 rooms with all latest attractions Only houses on the block with colored tenants. Apply JANITOR or Wilcox & Shelton .245 West 125th Street feb 13-4t COUNTESS ZINGARA GYPSY FALMIST AND CLAIROVYANT CARDS AND CRYSTAL READER Give Luck and Success. Helps in Love, Marriage and Business. ZENNETA, the wonderful astrologist. ANGELLA, the Trance Medium. Charges 25 cents and 50 cents. 60 West 235th Street, N. V. corner of Sixth Avenue. feb 6-4t The New York Land and Brokerage Co. 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Boone, President; John A. McCormick, President; and the address of the corporation and its officers, 7 and 8 Chatham Square, New York, N. Y. Address all letters and make all checks and money orders payable to The New York Age Publishing Company. Pledging the Negro Vote "In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love." Thus sang Tennyson. This might be aptly corrupted to now read—In a Presidential contest with many entries a Negro politician LIGHTLY turns to unreasonable claims. Note the emphasis on the word "lightly." In the past few days we have heard a number of Negroes, from minister down to the perennial graffit, bodily claim that the Negro vote would go to the Democratic nominee, if this or that Republican was nominated. In fact these noisy claimants have pledged the entire one million Negro votes to Bryan and the party of Vardeman, Tillman, Dixon, et. al. They have also boldly asserted that the Negro vote is the balance of power in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. We might state, parenthetically, that the Negro vote never was in pawn to any one Negro or set of Negroes as a vest pocket asset. And it never will be. Stick a pin right there. It is easy to make elgims, but not quite so easy to establish them. To make such claims, and to offer such pledges as the Negro vote is but the unreasonable explosion of the hot air pent up in demagogues. The only basis for political predictions is the vote cast at a preceding election. In 1901 the Negro vote in the North practically cut no figure whatever in the result, for Roosevelt received 236 electoral votes, 97 in excess of the number required to elect, and he carried every one of the Northern States by a plurality that was equal to four times the number of Negro votes in the Northern States. Such a result might not necessarily follow this year, but in making predictions and claims, and when pledging the Negro vote of the Northern States to the party that is galvanized by a solution of one part Bryan to three parts Vardeman, Tillman and Dixon, these incumbentors of our race should always first reflect on the vote cast at the next preceding election and should also bear in mind that the square on the hypothenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides. The Negroes and Secretary Taft In the following editorial The New York Independent, which has always been a tried and true friend of the Negro people of the United States, and has always defended them against their enemies and censured them for their own good, utter a sane and sober word to Negro voters: "We strongly advise our Negro friends to be a little slow in sweating that they will never never vote for Secretary Taft if he should be nominated for President. They had a big meeting in Brooklyn last week, at which they demanded, in the name of ten thousand Negro voters of Kings County, that Secretary Taft present an appeal to Republican leaders Andrew C. Hurt, who commanded for ten years the twenty fifth Infantry of colored soldiers, from which regiment President Roosevelt dismissed three companies "without honor" for their asserted part in the "shooting up" of Brownville, and he made a strong defense of the record and bravery of the Negro soldiers. It is all right that such a meeting should be held in support of Governor Hughes whose commission would demand that their service be but to demand "the nomination of some other candidate then Secretary Taft for President" is a matter of quite different wisdom or justice. "Have our Negro friends forgotten how warmly they praised the action of Secretary Taft in holding up President Roosevelt's initial order disbanding those soldiers, and could they not gather from that what his own views might be? Supposing that he should be nominated, and should then necessarily retire from the cabinet, and should then he free to let the whole story of his position and action be known, and if she should not be appointed to the old the dismissal of those soldiers, and that, when the President insisted, as he had the authority to do, Mr Taft had to choose between submitting in silence or resigning from the cabinet, where would our over-hasty colored friends stand then? It would have been a flight from my for Mr. Taft to resign, for let our troo friends remember that he had a malous and immediately insistent problem on hand, the dealing of so the ten million of colored the Philippine Islands, and list to the position and rights of possessing the ballot, which had before, and even yet did w to use, and giving them u, the possession of a at the power of making unitry ten million col- not a representative in ree one in the State- six States, while Philippines fill the lower house and almost half of the upper house of their legislature with members of their own race, and act everywhere as governors of provinces, mayors of cities and judges of courts; and the man who has had the privilege of governing the school systems of the Islands—was he to resign and run away from that task, a task for racial justice and equality, because he did not, and could not, agree with the President on the matter of the dismissal of two or three hundred men? So long as he felt it his duty to remain in office, he was able to criticise the action taken, and it was his duty to carry out the orders of his superior and hold his peace. "Now we do not say that, all this was so, that Mr. Taft was opposed to the end to the dismissal of those soldiers. He has not told us, and we have no private source of information. We have not thought it decent to ask him. But it looks so, and it may be so; and if this should prove true, we should leave it behind after Mr. Taft leaves the cabinet, it will put these Negro critics who declare they will never vote for Taft in a very awkward position as having done a serious injustice to one who had been their friend and who has done more for racial justice than any other man living. We advise them simply to hold their peace and wait for information! If they prefer Hughes or Canon or Knox or Boraker as the candidate, let them say so, but let them not make it in advance of knowledge. They would probably far prefer Taft to any candidate whom Vardaman, and Tillman and Hoke Smith and Jeff Davis and the States they represent will vote for." Ohio Primary Election To a New York observer, it is apparent that the senior senator from Ohio is not easy to please or satisfy. We recall, for instance, his earnest desire that a primary election be held, in which the citizens of the State should have opportunity to declare their Presidential preferences. The request on the senator's part was so reasonable that it was acceded to and the primary held. Now the senator is displeased that such a primary as he asked for was held. The result, as our readers may know, went overwhelmingly against the senator. We remember to have read in the Boston Mulcock, in the Cleveland Gazette, the National Review, and a few other publications, that the fifty thousand Afro-American voters of Ohio meant to vote in solid phalanx against Secretary Taft and for such delegates as might be desired by the senator. We heartily believed, however, that even our friend Harry C. Smith, of the Cleveland Gazette, must have voted for Secretary Taft, as there is nothing to show that he did not. The editorial from the Chicago Record-Herald on the Ohio primary, which we reprint herewith, is both interesting and instructive: Taft's victory over Foraker in Ohio is so great that it is almost unprecedented in party annals. Foraker exerted every ounce of political power he possessed, but it was not sufficient to make a worth his while in the end even to set up tickets for primary voting. In Knox county, where his followers did set up a ticket and test their strength, they were beaten four to one. Such a victory as this has only one possible meaning, and every Republican not blamed by reactionary logy knows what it is. It means that the Republicans of this country are nearly unanimous for the progressive policies of which Reservoir is the presideen leader and Latt the coming leader that the reactionaries, with all the machine power they possess, are bound hand and foot and hold the government the people is still a living reality in this hard despair all the fears of the possummest. We think it would have been much more to the advantage of the Negro people if at least a little poke had been an evidence in connection with this Ohio primary. To make such blatant beasts as some of our friends made, and then to find themselves so badly distorted adds nothing to their prestige; on the contrary, it reflects rather severely on their qualities of prophecy, as well as of well posed discretion. The Negro in Northern Cities We wish most earnestly to urge such Southern colored persons as are contemplating removing to the North to carefully consider the fact that they will not find their condition greatly enhanced unless they bring money with them, unless they are sure in advance of getting employment and securing decent homes in decent parts of the cities to which they are going. This is especially true of persons contemplating removing to New York, Indianapolis, Chicago and Philadelphia. Some months ago we printed an editorial advising our people to consider carefully the question as to whether they were really improving their condition by moving from the South to the North without being well prepared for the life in the North. We feel that we should reiterate this advice. Dr. Darlois, Mr. R. R. Wright, Miss Francis A. Keller and others who have made studies of the Northern Negro agree with the views which we here state and our ministers in the South who take it upon themselves to advise the people. It will well repay them to consider whether it will not be better to bear some of the ills they now do, than to others they know not of. The Coming Meeting of the Business League The reports which reach us from all parts of the country are to the effect that the coming meeting of the National Negro Business League, to the held in Baltimore next August, is to be not only the intrepid meeting of the charles kennedy in THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 1908. many respects the most interesting and valuable one. This is as it should be. The local Negro Business League of Baltimore, under the leadership of Mr. Harry T. Pratt, the energetic president, is going ahead with its preparations to entertain the League as it has, perhaps, never been entertained before. The business men and women are connecting themselves with the various local organizations and will be present in large numbers at what promises to be the strongest and most uplifting session held. Save Cedar Hill The appeal made by Dr. Washington for contributions to a fund to pay off the mortgage on the Frederick Douglass home, should meet with a ready response. This old home of the greatest of Negro dead should be saved for posterity, as a monument to that grand old patriot, and as a lesson to the millions yet unborn, just as Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington, has been saved and preserved. One dollar contribution by each and every Negro organization in this country would not only pay off that mortgage, but it would afford a sum sufficient to repair the picture-one and historic home now going to decay. Five cents contributed by every Negro Sunday School pupil in the country would pay off that mortgage, and leave a balance sufficient to restore the house and grounds to its erstwhile beauty, and provide a sum, for its maintenance. And what more patriotic effort should be chronicled than the Negro children of this country donating their pennies to the amount of five to preserve the home of Frederick Doughlass, at Washington, D.C., for posterity. If the school children could raise a sum to build a new Mame to take the place of the one that went down in Hawaii harbor, why cannot the Negro children raise a fund sufficient to save and preserve the old home of the man who made it possible, by his agitations, for we of to-day to enjoy the many blessings and privileges that we now enjoy? What a beautiful tribute to race interest would it be if on Easter Sunday every Negro Sunday School in this country would lift up a collection for the Doulgass Home, save it, and preserve it, and make it forever the property of the Negroes of this country—a monument to Doulgass, and a monument to our love of race. The old home, standing high up on the brow of Cedar Hill, overlooking the District of Columbia; standing majestically, insists its surroundings of fifteen acres of grand old trees and vines and shrubbery; a reminder of the past, and an incentive for the future, is grand, beautiful, even in decay. Within its great wide rooms still remain the furniture, books, statuary, pictures and bridal-brace of the great Douglas. Let's make it a monument and a shrine. Increasing Circulation We are glad to announce that the circulation of THE. NA is increasing every week at a particularly healthy rate. We are not satisfied, however, and we shall not be until the circulation of the paper has been brought up to fifty thousand readers. We plan to add the number of readers to our subscription, this year or know the reason why. We have this a possible achievement. Ten million of black people in America ought to provide us pity thousand readers without difficulty, and we mean to get them. If each present reader will speak a good word for the paper and exert his influence to get his neighbor to subscribe for it, our goal will be reached within a few months. Let each begin to do his part. Centralized Power Alexander Hamilton reported the idea of centralized government, and it was upheld by Adams, Knox, and others, but it was overwhelmed by the Jeffersonian insurrection. In these latter days, however, the Hamiltonian idea is coming to the front again, and the idea of a centralized government has been found to be an absolute necessity for the protection of liberty and individual rights. Victorian, high finance, organized wealth and race prejudice want no better arena to do their light in than state areas. Every great trust or corporate monopoly, and every group of Negro haters is opposed to vesting any more power in the federal government. These forces of oppression and discrimination can be fought only when they cross state lines, and it requires enlarged federal power to do it. Centralize more power in the federal government, and not only trusts and monopolies can be regulated, but discrimination against the Negro can be put out of commission. The Doctor's Convention The doctors of New York and New Jersey have been holding semi-monthly meetings for the past three months perfecting arrangements for the coming convention of physicians, surgeons and dentists, which will convene in this city in August. The citizens of New York have pledged to do their part and joint meetings will hereafter be held for the purpose of making the convention the most successful ever field. Let us all pull together. Net Exactly. "Yes, Miss Roxley and I are strangers now," said Tom. "I've been asked not to call there again." "Not," said Dick. "I sup " "Well—not a hand exactly" — "Philadelphia." Helping the Boys and Girls We will start your boy or girl in business without the expenditure of cash on your part. Why not let us do so? We want a boy or girl to sell. The New York Age in every town. The work can be done after school hours on Fridays and on Saturdays. It is pleasant and profitable work, besides it gives your boy or girl a fine business training. NO MONEY REQUIRED TO BEGIN. The first week's supply of Ten copies of The NEW YORK AGE is sent FREE. These are to be sold at Five Cents a copy, and the money to order the paper the following week at wholesale price is thus provided. Address THE NEW YORK AGE PUBLISHING CO. 7 & 8 Chatham Square NEW YORK CITY BN ON THE ALERT. and Magnuson Becoming a Neocentric. "To serve the present age" should be the watchword of every Negro in public and private life. We have to deal with the present generation and with the conditions and circumstances of the present times. That things are different from the past, that Frederick Douglass, was the great and peerless leader of his race, none will deny. The pulpit, the press, the platform, the school are each called upon to have a knowledge of the needs of the present day; but it is not enough merely to have a knowledge of present needs, but the knowledge to be of most the sympathetic of what is needed by the struggling generation now on the stage and facing the problems. More than three hundred millions of dollars worth of property owned by the Negro presents many issues that were not in existence thirty years ago. Hundreds of professional men, hundreds of business men, hundreds of aspiring youth are grappling with questions that were not thought of a few decades ago. The race is just beginning to believe that it can book to its own pupils, press and platforms for sound, sense and safe guidance. A few years ago and race papers were read only with the desire to keep up with gossip and news, and little attention was given to editors or to the press. But little demand for magazines or not much favor exhibited for lectures. Times have changed; in these days the value of a race paper is determined by the character of its editorial columns. Men like Washington, UniBio, Miller, Vernon and women like Mrs. Terrill and Mrs. Emmie Barrie Williams are in demand, while the church gives its largest grant to the Gran Taro and Wagner and Gandrue Tan. And the Greeman, the Gazette and the Guardian are practically the papers of the race which stand at the front just now. The Gazette and the Guardian are very much handicapped by the Helping to We will without Why no sell New in every school h pleasant your boy NO The first NEW Y to be so to order sa'e price THE NEW 7 & 8 Chatha dominating personal views and priorities of their owners. A great deal may be expected from the Chicago Conservator. The various church organs now and then burst out into general view, but usually are time to relate to issues outside of denominational interests. It must be kept in mind that among the race there are now tens of thousands of men and women who are giving earnest and intelligent attention to the great questions of the day. Thousands and thousands have already carefully read Dr. Washington's recent book on "The Negro in Business;" the American Magazine is being read by thousands of the race; the meeting of the bishops of the colored Methodist Churches in Washington is being watched with eager interest; the race is on the alert. Negroes in service in private families and in clubs and hotels are so frequently asked questions about leading characters of their race and about various publications and speeches and even events, that they are turning to the books, magazines, and journals of the race for information. Times have changed. Good papers and a few good race magazines are absolute necessities. I do not aim to make the mistake of posting as an authority to our expertise, but I think can quickly see that those who are to be of post service as leaders must not be indifferent to the fact that tens of thousands of the race have opinions and motions that are not to be rudely attacked nor to be dealt with by means of mere ridicule. The honest and earnest and thinking element of the race will not submit to harsh dictation but must be met in a spirit of sympathy and those who would teach must take the viewpoint of the audience, which instruct must feel their difficulties and must reason soundly with those whom they would benefit and must respect for the intelligence and honesty and earnestness of those whom they would influence. The thinking element cannot be successfully bombardered those who undertake such method, thereby turn earnest and though with respect to more reasonable and trustive sources of information. M. D. There are few who appreciate the far-reaching influence of the bishops of the race. The address issued, from the Washington convention will be widely circulated by means of the race papers, and the distribution of copies which will be sent to the number 10,000, and it may be further circulated by means of various periodicals which have given much space to the discussion of the race question, such publications as The American Magazine cannot consistently ignore such a document, but by far the greatest means by which the influence of the convention of bishops will be spread is through press. The bishops have the power to reach five millions of people by means that are open to no other group of men in this country. It does not depend so much upon what the bishops have said in their published address for the influence which it will have upon the race as it depends upon the sentiments and convictions which the individual bishops went away from Washington holding in common. What the bishops think, feel and believe they will communicate by words, acts and in a thousand unconscious ways to the pastors and by like means and ways the pastors will bear all of this to the homes of the people and to the individuals of the race until at last five millions of Negroes will be more powerfully influenced by the Washington convention than they could have been had they been present in person. The published address is guarded, carefully tempered and even rather tame in its utterances, but the feeling beneath the surface is intense, powerful and abiding. Where is there another group of men with influence so vast that could have used language so calm and temperate in stating wrongs so bellish, and injustice so terrible, as is the language of the bishop's address as follows: To emphasize the civil, social, moral, judicial and political injustices that to- the Boys and C will start your boy or girl in b at the expenditure of cash on you not let us do so? We want a boy o The New York A very town. The work can be do hours on Fridays and on Saturdays at and profitable work, besides t boy or girl a fine business training. AND MONEY REQUIRED TO BE first week's supply of Ten copies. YORK AGE is sent FREE. The old at Five Cents a copy, and the or the paper the following week at ce is thus provided. Address NEW YORK AGE PUBLISH am Square NEW day exasperate and annoy the members of our race would be a hard task. We do not make for our people any claim that they are better than other classes or race groups of the citizens of the Republic. Not do we assemble to the imputation that they are worse than any other, and yet they compose in your minds an incarnate life and where you labored and loved for about three hundred years." Could human utterance be more diginued, could the voice of the downtroiled and oppressed proclaim just complaint in terms more Christianlike? The bishops very briefly and yet very comprehensively present the appeal in behalf of the race as follows: "We ask at the bar of this Christian nation nothing to which we are not entitled under the law and constitution. We ask for fair treatment, that we may, like other nations, make the most and best of ourselves. We ask only for that which belongs to us as right, for justice, for equality of freedom of action and opportunity before the law and in the industrial life of the land, North and South alike. We need equal opportunity with other people for our children to be given equal justice, an equal voice with all classes in making the laws, an equal chance with all other laboring classes in the industrial system of the nation to obtain work." With this dignified statement of the wrongs of the race, with this manly appeal in behalf of the race at the bar of a Christian nation, the bishops address themselves, first, to the friends of humanity; second, to all who believe in fair play; third, to the liberty loving men in authority; fourth, to the judges of the Supreme Court. To the people of the race the bishops turn with kindly affection and say: "As fathers of the churches represented, we advise that in public and private places and in common carriers our people so deport themselves as become good eftiimers, the end that favorable sentiment may be created in our interest." Thus have the bishops of the race spoken for the race. That their words will not return unto them void, who can doubt! Before the bishops lifted up their voices in complaint or appeal or advice they had already taken their place like a group of figures of iron before the towering mountain of historic facts and had said: "We, first of all, desire to render thanks to Almighty God for having preserved us in the midst of racial opposition for about three hundred years, and for the marvelous progress we have been enabled to achieve. We congratulate the race upon the religious, moral, intellectual and financial advancement that has been made in spite of great difficulties and felicitate ourselves in the splendid showing of our progress in the churches, our schools, our numerous homes and other institutions." A DEMOCRATIC FREELING. Pernicious Jim Crow Bill Snowed Under at Washinton WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.—Since the Southern members of Congress were given such a decisive drubbing on George Washington's birthday in their attempt to pass in the house a bill providing for "Jim Crow" cars in the District of Columbia, they have been walking about noiselessly and with frapped facial expressions. The defeat of Congressman Heilin's amendment by the vote of 110 to 50 showed so emphatically that such un-American methods would not be tolerated at Washington, that these enemies of the colored man have commenced to think that after all they had better introduce "Jim Crow" laws and disfranchisement acts only in the South where they are sole masters of the situation. That for the sake of the situation being they will be permitted to do all in their power to deprive the Negro of his political right in the South, but they must play in their own yard and not endeavor to play that game outside of their own bainbick Just how far Congressmen Hedlin, Griggs, Humphreys, Bartlett, Beall, and others are going to attempt to go toward depriving the Negro of his political right outside of Girls business your part or girl to Age one after days. It is it gives BEGIN. of The these are money t whole- THING CO. YORK CITY the South is difficult to contemplate, had they succeeded in passing a "Jim Crow" car law in Washington. It was humorously remarked at the Capital last Monday that probably they would have visited Albany, Harrisburg; Trenton, Providence, Concord and other Northern State capitals in the interest of "Jim Crowism," thence to the Western State capitals. After concluding their work in the United States they would during the recess of Congress cross the water and attempt to incubate race prejudice in the minds of the European and Asian legislators. From there their line of action would be hades, as their conduct below would never warrant them teaching the "promised land." Many Northern Democrats have become angered at the action of the Southern Democrats in bringing up such a measure to be all on at this point. They doing all their part to prevent any Negro measures being introduced, believing that race discussions provoked by Southern politicians during the Presidential year would cause them to lose hundreds of colored votes. Since last Saturday's debate over Congressman Heilin's measure, reports have come to the Capital that colored voters throughout the country have given considerable notice to the incident, and mans who have been denouncing President Roosevelt the step he took in the Brown-sville case have openly declared that the Brown-sville affair becomes a hazy and pardonable reminiscence when Saturday's occurrance is given serious thought. As is usually the case when the Southern Democrats are pressed to the wall in their arguments on the Negro question, the old and bewhiskered query: "Would you permit your daughter to marry a colored man?" was asked for the "steenth" time. This question is seen so often in the Congressional Record that the printers insert the question without waiting to see the short hand reporter's note on all face debates. Among the congressmen who for the sake of right and justice vigorously opposed the passage of such a measure were: Congressmen Foster, of Vermont; Madden, of Illinois; Campbell, of Hawaii; Olegg and Driscoll, of New York, and S. h. of Michigan. We are reproducing in another umn of this issue a few additional dorsesmen by college and university presidents of Dr. Singer's Encyclopedia of the Negro Race. Two of these dorsesmen, on their authors, in church and science, deserve special attention. Rt. Rev. Charles S. Olmsted, Protestant Epiacapal Bishop of Colorado, writes under date of February 14: "I am glad to hear of anything which can benefit, whether directly or indirectly, the Negro race. And your undertaking promises well." This is the first dorsesmen of the Negro Encyclopedia to be published in the sequel to the beautiful and encouraging words of our own two bishops Tamer and Turner. More significant yet is the letter of February 11 by Dr. David Starr Jordan, president of Leland Stanford Junior University, one of the greatest living scholars and educators of this country. "Permit me," writes President Jordan, "to express my great personal interest in the development of the Encyclopedia of American History, work will be most valuable and that it will tend to give dignity to the position of a misunderstood group of Americans." Dr. Singer and his editorial colleagues and collaborators can be proud indeed of testimonials of this kind, but we, as a race, can and should feel happy that the group of influential and sincere well-wishers of the colored people is being steadily enlarged through the enthusiastic efforts of the energetic originator Norbert W. Singer. Now it is now going to be placed on a solid financial foundation—the expense of the work is estimated at about $10,000—and as we learn from an authoritative source, Dr. Singer is organizing a "National Committee of 120 on Organization," whose mission it will be to obtain, through personal efforts, 6,000 advance subscriptions during the next twelve months since the subscription amount ($25 for the first ten times, with 600 illustrations) is not payable before the publication of the w.i.e., 1910, no financial stringency exerts so much in use just now, can hold good for the Encyclopedia. Those of our readers who feel the necessary enthusiasm for this great enterprise and believe they possess sufficient influence in their respective social circles to obtain, in the personal advance subscriptions by honest and responsive members themselves in direct relation with Dr. Isidor Singer, vice-president and general manager of Singer Company, Publishers, 55 East 20th street, New York. In doing this they would honor themselves, rendering their names immortal, for the membership list of the committee will find its place in Vol. I, and at the same time render an imperishable service to the cause of our race. When the villes returned from Babylonia to build the walls of Jerusalem and the Holy Temple, they had to keep trowel in one hand and their sword in the other. We also have to fight against our Samaritans while unbuilding the Negro commonwealth of the United States. What James Bryce's famous work has been for the American commonwealth at large, the Isidor Singer-ecyclopedia promise, the Bingham-Frank Boas Encyclopedia promise, the understood group" of 10,000,000 "Americans" of African descent, but imbued with a deep, undying love for their Yankee fatherland. New Letters of Commendation Relative to This Great Work. Additional endorsements favoring the Nexto Paper writer in compiling the Nexto Encyclopedia Arthur Anger, Acting President Georgetown College. Georgetown, Ky. Feb. 7, 1908—I am quite convinced that the greatest need of all parties interested in the proper solution of the vast race problem for our country is a thorough and scientific knowledge of the facts. If your Negro Encyclopedia can succeed in bringing together in convenient form all the facts bearing upon the Negro race it would be a work of monumental importance. It is a gigantic task, and I wish you the utmost success. Julia H. Gullivse, Ph.D., President Rockford College Rockford, Ill., Feb. 8, 1908—I wish to express my cordial approval of the enterprise in which you are engaged. I should judge that an encyclopedia of the Negro race would be of great benefit. I am pleased to note that Booker T. Washington has agreed to co-operate with you as editor-in-chief. H. J. Kickhoefer, President Northwestern College. Naperville, Ill. Feb. 10, 1908. In response to yours of the 6th inst, permit me briefly to say that there is evidently room for such a work as you contemplate. Our information concerning the Negro race is entirely inadequate. Can only wish you success in the undertaking. Henry C. King, President Oberlin College. Oherlin, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1908.—If you can, in the Negro's, ecyclopedia, do anything like the service you have rendered in the Jewish Encyclopedia, you will certainly do all those, who wish the truth to prevail, a great service. I cannot doubt such an encyclopedia, carried through in the scientific spirit, and in the systematic way in which you plan it, will be of distinct value in doing away unreasonable, prejudice and in furthering a reasonable and righteous solution of one of our race problems. If the editor of the J.World's Work" was correct in saying a few months ago that perhaps the greatest single obstacle to the progress of humanity now was race prejudice, then in such a plan as this you are helping at a very vital point. J. W. March, President Hilldale College Hillside, Mich., Feb. 11, 1908.—The so-called "Negro Question" has held such a high place in American thought, and will so long continue to occupy such place, that the proposed "Negro Encyclopedia," containing reliable information, will be invaluable. I trust you will more than reach your anticipation. Music and the Stage ```markdown ``` CARTER AND BLUFORD HEARD FROM New York, February 17, 1908. M. Lester A. Walton, New York City. My dear sir: Yours of the 15th inst. to hand. In reply to your request regarding the letter sent to Mr. Ernest Hogan by Mr. William Morris referring to the fact that I had cancelled certain contracts signed with him, I desire to say: At the time I signed them I fully intended carrying out my part of the same, but unfortunately my wife was taken seriously ill two days before our opening date. Upon advice of the attending physician, I immediately notified Mr. Morris that I would be compelled to cancel his booking, and later was forced to cancel time elsewhere. The physician's certificate as to my wife's inability to appear was presented at the time, and is now in my possession. I regret Mr. Morris did not take the matter as it really was, and I am indeed sorry that Mr. Hogan was called upon to answer for an action of mine. If Mr. Hogan is sponsor for the colored vaudeville I would like him know (if it is necessary that I must give him an excuse), that I value my wife's health more than all the money I can earn in vaudeville; and so far as my methods of doing business is concerned, I do not feel that Mr. Hogan is capable of improving on them. I hope Mr. Hogan will not turn to capturing that Carter and Blunford are the Negro profession, but as the gist of his letter was directed to me, I answer accordingly. You're most respectfully. Brian K. CARTER. For Carter and Blufford. As heretofore stated it is the policy of THE AGE to show a spirit of fairness in its columns at all times. Desiring consistent we are publishing a let- tently received from Barrington of the team of Carter and Blu- ward. They are acting as White Morris, a booking agent of cancelling a contract entered into some weeks ago between him and the two colored performers. A letter written by William Morris to Ernest Hogan asking the question: What is the trouble with the colored vaudeville artists? in which special mention was made that Carter and Blu- fard had been given a booking and with the well-known booking agent was published in these columns several weeks ago. Efforts have been made to locate Carter and Bluford, it being the desire of THE AGE to learn their side of the controversy. They were located only a few days ago. The other side of the question is clearly set forth by Barrington Morris who told the editor to cancel his contract with William Morris owing to the illness of his wife. The writer further asserts that the booking agent was promptly notified of the disposition of Miss Bluford and a physician's certificate was also presented to substantiate the assertion that Miss Bluford was ill. Just to Ernest Hogan asking what was the trouble with the colored vanille artist, and mentioning Carter and Bluford in his letter as two offenders who had broken a contract with him without a real and good excuse is a matter to be ascertained later. For a number of weeks William Morris has been out of town. He returns soon from a trip abroad. The latter part of the interview asks: Ask William Morris to learn just what prompted him to write such a letter to Ernest Hogan. It is truly gratifying to learn that Carter and Bluford did not cancel their contract without, a reasonable excuse, and we are sorry that a letter was not received from them earlier. But there is one thing Barrington Carter should clearly understand. That is, Ernest Hogan has not appointed himself sponsor for the colored vaudeville performers Willie Wagner and the "Uncleached American" personally, regarding him as a leading performer of his race and one who should be intelligently conversant on all matters affecting the colored performer. It was in the same spirit that the star answered the Morris letter through The Age, but at no time was he personal or intended to be. He does not charge that any one in particular does not know how to do business properly. To use his exact words he said: "There is no trouble with the colonies performers. Only with a who do not understand the messages of common business methods and the importance of a signature, *.* Some of our cougar performers must learn how to do business on a strictly business basis, and must learn to know how to make proper contracts and above all, keep them." Under the conditions set forth by Barrington Carter in his letter there is no one who could charge him of being incapable of managing his business affairs, and we refute the charge against of the Hagan letters directed to Carcino and Bluffton, but positively assert that it was general in its entirety. Usually colored performers are charged with breaking contracts, etc., and right there the matter. They are solidem express their As the result added and un- right in a con- junction by riding the title is generally of a question between a fair and letters by both ter and Bluford this paper. There has been no let up in attendance at the Majestic Theatre where Williams and Walker reign supreme in their new success, "Bandanna Land." Although Lent has put in appearance, it does not seem to affect the business of the colored stars. The sobriquet of the "Dusky Genie" is one that Aida Overton Walker memoriorally deserves, for she is one dancer who makes every move a picture. Surrounding her are several nimble chorus girls, who, by their work, prove to the public that a colored show can put on a bullet poised in a much dash and artistry as a white ballet. Owing to repeated requests of hundreds of white performers to be allowed an opportunity to see "Bandanna Land," a professional matinee will be given Nine afternoon at the event to be the appearance of Aida Overton Walker as a fortune teller. Miss Walker is said to inherit the gift of telling the past, present and future from her ancestors. All who will be heir will be invited to meet him but they are to know. 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It will be the finest playhouse owned by colored people in the "Black Patty" engagement at the Elysium Theatre was highly successful. The show played to the capacity of the house and it was one big scream. With friends and John Larkins funny work for the pany, Tutt Whitne make good, which Madam Sissieres strates that she is and is as good as In Will Cook the of no little ablity the sweetest English in Tutt Whitne Gone I'm Happy Locals, the singin' breeze. The Secret of Williams and Walker's Spheres Bert A. Williams, of the team of Williams and Walker, who are meeting with such pronounced success in their new musical creation, "Bandanna Land," was not long ago drawn into an interview concerning the work of himself and his partner, George W. Walker, and their steady climb to the prominence they have attained in the theatrical world of toon. He declared that the spirit of their success was in their determination to stick to the Negro character as they had found it in the different parts of the South. Their point nearly a year later colored people with the they purposely came in contact with the knowledge of portraying the Southern darks with that true and attentive effect. "There is something about the darky tone that appeals with popular forms to a classic love poem." He said, "and by the same token the attempt of a school player to go out of his native line is relieved. The American Negro is the natural master. He is the one in whom humor is native, often unconventional, but nevertheless keen and lively compelling. He demons from the erudite slate almost, for his feet have been educated practically it would seem. He usually has a voice and which I say he I mean she too, and there is not much necessity for schools of voice culture to temper a natural voice. So in the negro song is simplicity and an lack of artificiality: The Negro songs have long been popular. Take for example the songs of the poet Stephen F. Coster, his "Susanw River," "Old Folks at Home," and "Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming." Can you tell me of anything in the classic music of today that has more soul than these simple EDITED BY LESTER A. WALTON W. AND W. GIVE ballads of Southern darky life? Foster lived among the Negroes. He knew them intimately, and better than any poet of his time, he caught the soul of the Negro music and put it into his songs. "We sign new songs each season—our own compositions of course," he said in an explanatory way, but they were little Hilfe. Foster did, of reaching the public. Call if what you will, there is that indecisive something which carries its own appeal to every ear." Columbia Theatre Speech And Drama CHICAGO, Feb. 25—When Robert W. Mott's new theatre on the North Side, the Columbia, opened last Sunday, the twelve hundred and odd seats were occupied and the capacity of the house was tested. The inaugural performance was truly a great one, and the white and colored people of Chicago turned out to show the pioneer of colored theatres that they appreciated his ability as a theatricalist. During these times when there is a stringency of the money market it takes some pluck to invest thousands of dollars in a venture that is problematical as to results. But summoning together the same characterisation that were used to make the Pokin Theatre an experiment, he opened the Theatre No. 2. Indications that the theatre proving as large a success as the Pokin. With the two theatres in operation, the patterns of both houses will be treated to a weekly change of bill. "Nboo-Fly Regiment" Open at Tebreu Tolton, Feb. 24. Cob, and Johnson opened the first part of the business week at the Nboo-Fly Regiment business center to play here four days. The route for the balance of the week is: Bay City, Mich. Feb. 28, and Saginaw, Mich. Feb. 29. THE MUSICIAN With so much emphasis as John Rucker and John Larkins heretofore doing the funny work for the "Black Patti" Company, Tutt Whitney had to work hard to make good, which he does beyond a doubt. Madam Sissierette Jones still demonstrates that she is in a class by herself and is as good as ever. In Will Cook the company has a mimic of no little ability. Others who contribute to the success of the show here are English, the hoop mover; Happy Bongin, in Tutt Whitney's new song, "Dong Gone I'm Happy Now," and Marie Locals, the singing and dancing sonette. William E. Jackson Gaining Success as Singer and Composer. Pittsburgh University, At St. Peter's College, Addison Park last evening the four-act drama "Jerry" was presented to a large audience. Pryor and Moseley were the principals in the play and their work was well received. One of the features of the evening was the singing of William F. Jackson, baritone, pianist and composer, who rendered several of his own compositions between the second, third and fourth of which were taken from the lyrics of which were written by Alonzo A. Gloen, the publisher, and the music composed by the singer and arranged by W. H. W. Jones, the first of the bill. The other numbers were: "Aham, M. Smith in Poetry for You Alone" and "M. Dear Roselie." William F. Jackson, who has been connected with the theatrical community for over a century in a composer of high class songs, has set song success. He is a member of Brooklyn Lodge No. 22. Black Patt on One-Night Stand. From a week's stand at New Orleans the "Black Parti" Company is again doing one nightly through the South Tennessee. Gustav West, Feb. 21 Biloxi, Miss., Feb. 25, Mobile, Ala. Feb. 26, Panama City, Fl., Feb. 27 Quincy, Fl., Feb. 28, Tallahassee, Fl. Feb. 29 The Smart Set at Eiffelburg. Pursuga, Feb. 26. The "Black Politician" with S. H. Dudley in the title role, is holding the audiences at the Bijon Theatre. The company is here for a week. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1908 THE WOMAN WHO WAS THE LADY OF THE WORLD MME E. DELYON·LEONARD "FLORIDA NIGHTINGALE EDITORS TAKE NOTICE At a large expense THE AGE is conducting a dramatic page for the benefit of the theatrical profession and its readers. However, for several weeks past it appears that there are a number of publications throughout the country who seem to think we are more than finishing the page for their exclusive benefit. It is true that owing to the geographical location of THE AGE it is in a position to get the news about theatrical people far in advance of all other colored publications, but at that, if articles are to be taken from this publication and published in a different language, credit should be given the paper, for same, which is a courtesy adhered to by our daily papers. We are not averse to articles being copied from THE ACK, but we ask that credit be given to whom credit is due. Negro Lecturer and Singer Drawing Layen, White, Anduguen Boston, February 28.—Edward B. Wright is gaining considerable local fame by appearing in the leading white churches of this city as a lecturer. Under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor he is giving lectures and song recitals with great success. Up to date he has appeared in the following churches: Highland Methodist Episcopal, Shawmut Congregational, All Soul's, Unitarian, Dorchester Temple Baptist, Union Congregational, First Universalist, Cambridge: First University, Dorchester, and the Boston Y. M. A. At the Warren Avenue Baptist Church Mr. Wright rendered a Paul Lawrence Dunbar programme February 27, which consisted of songs of the South and impersonations from the late Negro poet. He was assisted by Miss Alice Chapman. Washington Musiciana Active. WASHINGTON, D.C., February 26.—Local musicians have been very active of late and Washington has been the scene of much gayety and music. An event that creates no little interest is the annual concert of the Acolian Man Club. The ninth annual concert of this organization coincides with a grand Army Hall. The entertainment was a success artistically and financially. Preparations are being made for the appearance of Madame Selika, who will appear at the Washington Conservatory of Music in a song recital at a near date. Mr. C. C. White, violinist, left this work on an extended tour through the South and West. He will probably be gone three months. Young ladies of the vocal department of the Washington Conservatory of Music entertained their class mater and friends in an informal social several days ago. Among the Yaucevillians: Carita Day will be assisted in her new vaudeville act by two "picks" and a white boy. The act books good at rehearsals. Ella Anderson is one of the features of the bill at Atlantic Garden this week. The strongest dancing act at the Dewey is put on by the Brittons. Their work rightly merits the applause they receive. Bob Slater, of Slater and Williams, will Wednesday for New Orleans for a two "visit" among relatives and friends. The Golden Gate Quintet, composed of Frank Sutton, Henry Wintick, Arthur MME E. DELYON-LEONARD Mine, E. De Lyon-Leonard to Sing at Jacksonville, Fla. Mine E. De Lyon Leonard, lyric soprano, is appearing later. New York and New Jersey audiences with great success. Her last appearance in Greater New York for some time will be at the Fleet. Coates, Silas Freeman and Fanny Winfield, left last week for San Francisco. They will be out West for about three months opening at the Elipse Theatre. Avery and Hayt are playing at Keith and Porter's 12th Street Theatre. Ray and Taylor are doing their clever nonsense act at Huber's Museum this week. The Dixie Seagranders, with Leon Williams, are in Waterbury this week at Poit's Theater. Vaudeville Entertainment and Ball to He Big Event... The ambulatory care treatment and ballroom given by the members of the "Oyster Man" Company, March 1, at the American Theatre Hall, Eld Street and English avenue, has essential functions much larger than the magnificent ballroom. The demand for tickets has been very large, and many prominent colored performers have volunteered to the part in the vamborough entertainment. Among the artists to appear will be Belle Davis, Buddie Gilmore and his "picks," and many of the ambulatory performers playing in New York's ballroom. Medium Johnson and Muriel Ringold are busy day and night making preparations for the event. Hurtig & Seaman Make Statement. Hurtig & Seaman, managers of Ernest Hogan, request that THE AGE state that the vaudeville entertainment and ball to be given next week by the former, members of the "Oyster Man" Company is in no way to be regarded as a benefit for the company. They ask that it be distinctly understood that no impression is to be formed that their star is in need of a benefit. Ernest Hagen Math Impaired Ernest Hogan writes *Tux Aoe* from Rutland, Mass., that he is much improved in health and expects to leave the mountains a well man within a few months. According to the "Unbleached American," he did not know he had so many real friends until he went to Rutland. He receives from fifteen to twenty-five letters daily. He answers them either by letter or card, and states that if he overlooks any it is an error of the head nurse at sea. We expect to see Ernest Hogan on Hammerstein's roof this summer, surrounded by a large number of colored performers and making merry for the Broadway theatre-goers as of vore. New York Grand Opera Reason to Break Record. Although there is considerable talk about hard times, more money is being spent for grand opera in New York this season than ever before. The opera season ends in April. Before that time the amount of money that will have been expended for seats at the Metropolitan and the Manhattan Opera Houses will amount to $2,075,000. According to the New York World World $225,000 more money will be spent for grand opera tickets this season than last. To the Readers. It will be impossible for the editor to publish or answer immediately all the letters that come into this office daily relative to music and the stage. Some we will try to answer through the columns of this paper, and others through the mail, which will be done at our earliest convenience. Mail Box for Performers Hereafter THE AGE will conduct a letter-box and its readers throughout the country can address mail to the many Afro-American performers in care of the dramatic department of this paper. Being in a position to know the whereabout of every Afro-American performer, THE AGE will be pleased to deliver all such mailed matter to the proper persons. This will be done to enable all complaints are general that it is a difficult matter to locate the traveling members of the profession. Letters for the following performers are in this office: THE WHITE ROSE HOME A Month of Joyous and Beneficial Humpening. The year's activities began most auspiciously for the White Rose, 217 East Sixth street, New York City, with the excellent entertainment given January 31 by a committee of indians, Mrs. J. P. Bourke, chairman. The home was filled with friends of the artists, the committee and the Home and everyone was charmed with the delightful program rendered. Miss Blossom Lewis sang charmingly, accompanied by Mr. Shelton Bishop. A solo was rendered by Mr. "FLORIDA NIGHTINGALE" Street A, M. E. Zoo Church, Brooklyn, on Friday week next, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Knight and Prof. G. Hermanes. After the entertainment she will leave for Jacksonville, Fla. where she will sit at a benefit for the Old Falks. Home of that place. Luke Scott. A solo by Miss Sands was highly appreciated. A highly entertaining tribute of the program was a song by Miss. Alice Reed, "The Growing Fond of Miss. Alice Reed," Miss. Jodie Miss. Jodie, Miss. Gracias and Frances Bourke, Miss. Frances Bullock, Mrs. J. Palmer Bourke. A well-prepared supper was greatly enforced by all present, and a neat sum realized for the Home. The committee to whom the White Rose is greatly indebted is Mrs. J. P. Bourke, chairman; Mrs. Lamine Bailey, Yonkers; Mrs. J. C. Ritter, Mrs. Andrew Brown, Miss. J. C. Ritter, Mrs. Andrew Brown, Bourke, Miss. Alice Sakes, Mrs. Edward Bullock, Miss M. J. Bevier, Miss E. D. Bowle; On Sunday, Jan. 12, the Lycamina of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, East 58th street, made a visit to the Home and rendered a fine program for the Bible class and Sunday school. Roy, Mr. Eperkins spoke strongly on "Conquering Sin." The memory of Our most pleasant and profitable visit will long remain a bright spot in the hearts of White Rose workers and children. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, a most interesting and instructive lecture on the condition of the natives in Africa was delivered before the Mothers' Club by Mrs. Camphor, who with her eminent husband, Dr. Camphor, has been a mission- GET SCOTT JOPLIN'S SCHOOL OF RAGTIME and Learn to Play RAGTIME Correctly PRICE, 25 CENTS For Sale by The Crown Music Co., 12 East 17th Street NEW YORK CITY ary to Africa or eleven years. The White Rose has one representative in "darkest Africa," and many who listened to Mrs. Camphor's earnest words as she told of the sad state of the natives and of the sacrifices of the missionaries, felt inspired to say, "Here am I: send me." On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Mothers' Club again had a rare treat in the form of a lecture on Phrenology by the accomplished Prof. Adena Minott. "Know Thyself" was the burden of Mme. Minott's talk, and she proceeded most clearly and impressively to show how this might be done. The importance of the science and its possible influence upon our lives are facts recorded to number of her hearers for the first time. Her rapid and absolutely correct description of the character of several persons, total strangers to her, convinced all present that she is truly mistress of her subject. A most interesting and instructive course of lectures is being given by Mr. H. H. Harrison, to the Race History and Literary Club, at the White Rose Home, on the first, and third Thursdays in the mouth, at S.p.m. The subject last Thursday was "Presidential Reconstruction." PROF. MIMMS A SUCCESS. Musk Bull a Hit—Dancing Class a Record Breaker. The first masquerade ball given by Prof. Moses M. Minims, at Grand Central Palace, Wednesday evening, Feb. 19, was as usual with his affairs a great success. The ball presented a most delightful and picturesque sight. The costumes presented both the serious and the sentimental side of nature as well as the comical, consisting of Indiana, Indian nuisants, cowboys, horsewomen, grypsies, fairies, dancers, flower girls, Irish-German Germans or more other characters. Unfortunately it was the worst day of the year, but 800 people braved the storm and came out. Four hundred and sixty-tine tickets were sold previously and of this number only 248 of those tickets were turned in, owing to the weather. There was some complaint on paying for hat checks and Prof. Minims advised his attendants to get all in who said they did not care to check hats. Later on he found out that they were willingly checking their wraps after they got up stairs for the same 25 cents. He asked the kind of skirt which should have been his. After discovering this, he gave strict orders to his assistants not to let anybody in without a hat check, and if they did not care to get a hat check, to refund their money. About 8,750 was returned, but most of THE the people came back again and paid the regular price. The hall was elaborately decorated with thigs, bunting and streamers; there was confetti and fans as souvenirs. The New Amsterdam Orchestra furnished the music. Good order was maintained during the evening and a most enjoyable evening at the spit. This will be Miss Florence L. Henry of 310 West 41st street, won the prize as the one wearing the finest costume. Prof. Minims brought a big surprise to the proprietor of the New Palace Hall when his numerous following came with him from Harlem, Friday, February 21. The opening was a grand affair, the attendance being nearly 400. The proprietor congratulated Mr. Minims, saying he has surpassed his期望 would prize. The show from the calcium lights added to the pleasure of the crowd. Prof. Minims felt very proud to see so many of his old scholars out. The proprietor told Mr. Minims that the class ```markdown ``` Hats Trimmed ; Made to Order at Home and at 65 W. 134th St. LADIES' BAZAAR was a most orderly one, not a single person had to be spoken to as to their conduct. A few ladies who were not in the habit of checking their hats were asked to check them and did so willingly after they found out it was the ruling of the class. Prof. Minms took a trip to Philadelphia Saturday for the purpose of securing new dances and wants to state that he has three new ones, which he introduced Feb. 25th, namely: Yorke, Lanciers and Quadrille. These 'dances are the real thing, nothing made up to catch people, but the result of the best dancing masters' efforts. Class in session every Tuesday night, with decorum. Saratoga Items The Ladies' Embroidery Club was held at the residence of Mrs. Robert Akkins last Wednesday. Those present were: Mrs. Hattie E. Franklin, Mrs. Benjamin Pope, Mrs. Mary J. Strother, Mrs. Mary A. Peterson, Mrs. H. H. Jenkins, Miss Nellie Sorrell and Miss Katherine Schuyler. Mrs. Mary A. Peterson and Miss Tattie Stewart left Friday for Washing-ton to visit friends and relatives. The tea given by Mrs. Nellie Sorrell was a grand affair. Mr. Miss Louisa Oliver, Mrs. May Olivee and Mrs. Sarah Jackson, all of Spring avenue, are on the seck list. The report of the trustees, stewards and stewardess made at the church conference last Monday evening showed that the church was in an excellent condition. The clauses and assessments for the annotations have all been paid with the exception of the claim which claim is raised by its president, Miss Gertrude Green, in March. The stewards have paid the pastor 875.25 on salary to date. The church extension committee of which Mrs. Caroline Coon is president and Miss Strother treasurer, gave a Washington's Birthday dinner in the February 24, in the parlor of the church in Baltimore presented the church Saturday afternoon with dishes, cups and saucers for the church. Miss Gertrude Green presented her mother with a line set of fox furs. Saratoga at present has the following club: The Aaron, Mrs. Ella Hill, president; The Smart Set, Miss Dally Stewart, Mr. Dudley Arundack for Gentleman; The Saratoga Social, Jr. president; The Saratoga Social, Green president. At the A. M. E. Zeon Church last Sunday morning, Rey W. A. Scott, local preacher, give a fine sermon. The pastor presented at the evening service. Miss Katherine Schuyler left Monday for her home in Greenwich, N. Y. Flahkill Landing Notes Newby's Golden Cross Society will give a reception this evening. It is expected that Presiding Elder Newby and Rev. Sheldon, of the First A. M. E. Church, will attend as guests of honor. Mary Vinson, of the A. M. E. Church, has been very ill since Golden, who has been the guilder of the Mission Society. Rev. Wright, wife of the organizing a Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Mrs. Leverer is to go to Poughkeepsie to aid in the installation of officers of the Court of Saluthee of the Knights of Pythias. Miss Edna Williams is the agent for "The New York Age." One Point in His Favor A witty priest was once visiting a "self-made" millionaire, who took him to see his soldier-used library: "There," said the millionaire, pointing to a table with "books, there are friends." "Ah," replied the wit, as he glanced the leaves, "I'm glad you them!"—Sacred Heart Rev. THE NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK. All advertising matter must be in TUX am office by Tuesday at 5 p. m. All news matter must be in by Tuesday of each week. We do job printing—let us do yours? Miss Emily Bumbary, senior mother, Rosebud Auxiliary, N. Y. Fountain, No. 101, was a delegate to the Rosebud conference in Philadelphia, Pa., on February 4. Thieves have entered several houses in West 133d street, carrying off some valuable property, without having been seen by the jailist. It would seem that these janitors are not as vigilant as they should be. Miss Amanda Hollenbeck has started on a camped trip. She will visit Denver, Colo., Palm Beach, Fla., and will then go to Atlantic City, where she will spend the summer. The chief of the Grand Northern Division of the True Reformers had the misfortune of having his safe broken into and $200 taken therefrom. Miss Sadie Toscono, regalia maker, is seriously ill at her home, 146 West Stair street. One of those pleasant little home affairs was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Tanner, 189th street and 19th street, New York, for the form of a duckey party, proceeds for the benefit of the Mery Seat Baptist Church. It was a success from every viewpoint. Quite a pleasing program was offered, including a dance, a free preschool, a Miss Garlandine, Freemath, Mrs. Charles Covington, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leonard, Mrs. Wilson Gunn, Miss Mary Coleman, Misses Fannie and James Thomas, Misses James, James Thomas, J. M. Fair, John Winn, Thomas Jonathan. Learn to dance, Charles H. Anderson's Dancing Academy, "Fahnen Hall," 7th floor, 19th street and 19th street, dancing academy. Has more instructors and more music than any school in existence. Has lessons for leagues given. Class session every Thursday evening, Miss Anderson's full orchestra. Admission 25 cents. For 52 West 9th street, will return to the city next week after a pleasant visit South. Prominent among the gayeties upon on Washington's birthday was the juvenile house party given by Mrs. Goebel, the wife of the mayor, and of her son, Oliver Goebel, on Saturday evening last. The occasion was a double celebration, being also the birthday of the young gentleman. The young Misses present were smartly dressed, the congregation also evidenced that much cern was given the occasion. A tasteful repeat was served, consisting of chicken salad, lee cream, macaroni, nuts, cakecoconut and candies. The table was pre-arranged with favors (thon bon boys and toy champagne bottles) at each plate. Toasts were made that enveloped the occasion. Mr. Herbert I. Thomas addressed the company, and Mrs. Price and their friends who assisted in making the affair a memorable one, wished Master Olive good luck, then took occasion to tell the company of the national importance of honor Washington, as we forget all national heroes, that we forget any race question on this occasion, and take our rightful place as American citizens. The closest attention and made a lasting impression. Those present were: Misses Dorus and Mabel Male, B. Perkinson, A. Harding, E. Garden, L. Fleming, M. Matheny, E. Hampel, H. Hampton, I. Cock, G. Loe, G. Mellier, G. R. Reed and A. Wattis; Masters, R. Waller, G. Loe, M. Meller, A. Butter, F. Dowling, W. Hampton, L. Fair, G. Doyle, L. Hennessy and L. Perkinson, J. Fleming, moll Smith, R. Brown. --- Try Natl Bros. Southern breakfast with hot corn bread, 20 cents. The only 20 cent shopper. Table d'allée dinner with short wine, 20 cents. Theatre parties and club suppers our specialty, 406 Stem. Avenue. On Tampa Bay concerts, we entertained by its president, Alonzo Webster Meyers, at the residence of Mrs. John W. Beaubian, 66 East 132d street. The club was fortune in having present Mr. Milton Hudson. On Tampa Bay concerts, we presented owing to his connection with the theatrical profession. After a short business meeting, during which plans were discussed for the annual dinner, cards were presented by the company led by the club and a few invited guests. The Hyperion Whist Club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Lace Coles Friday evening, February 21. Quite a number of guests were present who added to the evening. It is regretted that all of the members could not be present owing to so many of them being sick, as they missed a rare treat. The refreshments were choice treats. W. M. Lively has suffered the loss of her brother. She has the sympathy of her many friends. The fifth monthly violin and piano recital of the pupils of the New York Mozart Conservatory of Music, Prof. Albert Manfred director of the department, the conservatory 2105 Madison avenue, Sunday evening, Feb. 23, and was a great musical treat. The music rendered was of the most classic of the master and opus of the composer, will give two more recitals, one on Sunday, March 29, and the other on Sunday, April 26, also the commencement exercises will be held at College of Music Hall, 52th Street, May 15. Public are cordially invited. Palace Hall, 776-750 Seventh Avenue,ower of May Street, can be rented for a party, rehearsals, or office. Telephone 9714 Numbers—adv. 613-327 Don't forget St. Mark's annual reunion to hold at Grand Central, 1909, Mr. Belleville Scott Mepherson Miss Edith A. Leonard have arranged extravaganza to be rendered by 900—adv. Auditions' dancing at 114 and 116 Arts classes sessions and an afternoon to beginning, lerpion or even. ing. Learn the new dances which are now being taught—Adv. RELIABILIABLE AGENTS WANTED (LADIES PREFERRED) TO BELL AND CANVAS AND BRING GOOD RETURNS TO THE CANVASMER: A SURE MONEY MAKER. CHATHAM SQUARE, FOR INFORMATION. Metropolitan Stork For Sale. I HAVE A CLIENT WITH 10 BIAHAES OF METROPOLITAN MERCANTILE AND MERCANTILE UP. FOR SALE AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. E. A. JOHNSON, 335 BRADWAY. BROOKLYN. The February public meeting of the Carlton Avenue Branch, Brooklyn Young Men's Christian Association, was held in the Bethany Baptist Church (the Church of the Sacred Heart) of Dr. W. T. Dikon, chairman who was unexpectedly called away, Secretary R. P. Hamlin presided. After Scripture reading and prayer, Miss Bertha Williams rendered a very pleasing vocal solo, and the audience was filled with a sense of Messrs. Smith, Hamlin, Turner and Williams. The Rev. J. W. Holloway, formerly of Newark, N. J., was the speaker. His subject was "A man of God is an able and inspiring speaker. He held up Abraham Lincoln's career as an example worthy of emulation, and of the possibilities in store for our youth to rise above the difficulties of goodness and greatness. Personen whose words are the tests. At the branch, 405 Carlton avenue, on Saturday evening of this week, Dr. F. N. Seeley, of Springfield, will speak to the men on "Munholt in the Church." His friendship canvass is progressing with sharp competition, twenty new members having joined this month. The Ladies' auxiliary has joined hands with the men to for the annual dinner which will occur to the middle or latter part of March. At the Concord Baptist Church, Sunday, Dr. W. T. Dixon prescheduled two inductive sermons to good sized audiences Sunday. School met at 2:30 p.m. in Superintendent's office and was assisted in the supplemental work of the departments by associate superintendents, W. E. Tyler, E. L. Paulson and M. Miss Fennie M. Peckins, in addition to the primary department is being able conducted by Miss Elmora M. Bonsack and Miss Ruby Booker, Mrs. C. A. Bell has charge of the beginner's grade, which is conducted along kindergarten bins. Service is provided by Professor Charles E. Murton chapter. The attendance was 296, collection 8014. The Society of the Sons of Virginia hold an interesting meeting on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the large amount of business. Vice-President R. Lincoln Posey presided. The board of directors at their last meeting passed resolutions increasing sick and death rates. The annual does at $1 per annum. The membership is 122. The annual report which has just been printed, shows a cash balance in bank of $21,141.87. Members of the Society of the Sons of North Carolina in bringing the birthday of J. C. Price, at the Fletch Street Church, on this Sunday evening. Besides other memorial features, Mrs. M. Jones will deliver the principal address. Mrs. R. Bryant is recording secretary. Mrs. Carrie L. Stewart, of 46 La-Fayette street, after a pleasant stay of six weeks visiting relatives and friends in Augusta and Crawfordville, Ga., visiting her mother at the latter place, has been the much refreshed and improved in health. Mrs. W. White, of 51 St. Felix street, gave a delightful birthday party Saturday, the 221 Music games and dancing were included in. Among the guests were Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Beatrice Carter, of New York, Miss Tyler and Miss Cary of the Y. W. C. A. Messy Carson, Haxter and Tyler, of Newark, Miss Cary, Mr. Picken of Elmhurst, L. L. Mr. Quinch and Prof. Wilson of Brooklyn. At the Salzburg services of the Elbe Street Memorial First A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. F. M. Jacobs preached at both services, strong spiritual sermons. The school was largely attended. The scholars are well trained in their classes and teachers, Mr. G. C. Barnett superintendent. The Varsik Christian Enthusiasm Society is still in crusing. Fine services are held every week at the church. Mr. G. C. Mattei presided. The trustees of the church will March 5 give at the church a fine concert. Mr. Alex Robine, president of trustees based at Moses James, secretary, Mrs. Murse T. Thompson has been the guest of honor at the church's works' tour from her offices biannually. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Chus S. Brooklyn was the scene of a brittle Washington information evening of Saturday last. At 4:30 all the dinner guests had arrived and the announcement that dinner was served forced the termination of an interesting discussion upon the workshop from presented a dazzling as well as appetizing display, and the tournament for whom owners had had full full enjoyce of each of Mills' seven courses with a certain dish was best sight of by the gentlemen guests amid the round of jolly and pleasing table tales. At the close of the dinner glasses were filled to the brim to the crown and hastened to the court and hastened the Jerry guests, the city guests, the absent ones and to Madam Hill. Shortly after dinner the evening guests began to arrive and this signalled the beginning of the evening. Under the irresistible persuasion of Madam Jesson Taylor's playing, Soles and songs served to keep the spirit of Coventry gaiety at the highest point. At 8 P.M. led by Mr. Warfield, the host who had for big partner Miss Haffie M. Johnson. The soles of Mr. Franklin and Miss Johnson were pleasing surprises to the committee and were very properly brought to the delightful frolic of a Virginia lot, led by Mr. W. Greenhill and Mrs. Chus Warfield. The hostess Mice the merchant, Solemons and Long Sails factors in the form of Guild hats for the ladies and handlers for THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1908 Roy, L. C. Parish, pastor of the Dudley Street Baptist Church, Cambridge, Mass., who preached two inspiring sermons. The Sunday School convened at 12 noon on Monday, the second day of the assistant superintendent, Mrs. Hattie Philips, Superintendent C. H. Parker being absent on account of sickness. The session was interesting, much enthusiasm was shown. The attendance was 90, collection $1.35. The church is preparing for its annual fair, which begins on Monday evening, and will be held on Tuesday. Church collection for the day was $25.20. Mrs. E. E. Teagle, of 361 Schmerbern horn street, has returned to the city. She had been on a visit of several weeks Lee, Mass., as the guest of Mrs. Bunin Mrs. Ida Shaw, who spent several months at Nutley, N. J., has returned to the city and is stopping at the Young Christian Association, 112 Lexington avenue. Miss Blanche Marie Wade, graduated with honors from the Girls' High School, Brooklyn, with the February class. Miss Wade has entered the Teachers' Training Center, she will continue her course as teacher. Miss Wade is from Washington, D. C. DIED. Francis--John A. Francis died February 2d, after a prolonged illness of five years and ten months, which he bore with great sadness. He was a triumph of faith. He was a member of the Southern Beneficial League, the Fishermen of Gallilee, the Richard Allen Tabernacle, the St. Joseph Church, and the Temple of Princes. He is survived by a widow, one brother, three children and a god-daughter. The Funeral Church, of which deceased was a member, row. Revency C. Ransom officiated. Row. Mont. undertaker in Baltimore. Row. Princes wishes to thank Elder Bell and the officers and members of Botherl Church, the King's daughters, and the Pride. Theodore and all friends will be attentively during her husband's illness. STEWART -- Mr. Christopher Stewart, of 137 West 25th street, 35 years of age, died on Friday, March 11, 2015, after a illness of three weeks of grip and pneumonia. Mr. Stewart was born in New York city August 14, 1920. Funeral services were held from St. Philips' Church, Saturday, February 15, 2015. Prayers were offered. Iush B. Sims JOHN H. Skinner, William Oscar Payne, W. T. R. Richardson, Eder Boll, Archer Robert, interment at St. Philips' Church. Survived by his widow, Mrs Anne Stewart, one son Master Charles Hess, and a daughter, Frank W. Stewart, of New York City. Mr. Frank Stewart whishes to thank his friends for the floral, ribbons, and also many letters of sympathy and condolence. INFORMATION WANTED To colored pastors and congregations in all colored churches throughout the United States, Will you kindly inform Bohnhamn Bohnhamn, Jr. of your interest in the R. I. or B. R. Bryan, Jr. of God West 52th Street in New York City, any information relating to the identity of a man he describes as "Danan Lee," a former problemologist for R. I. and later of Fail Bay, Mass. Do you want a wedding breakfast or a dinner party served by one of the most popular chef in America? I will serve a four hundred at your home, as a hall or at Cafe Wilkins. Please Reasonably. I have successfully served as chef some of the most prominent clubs, cafes and hotels in both California and New York and to cater to the awesomeness of fastfood houses among our people Write for terms. DANIEL T. TREZVAN 235 West 32th Street fob13-3m TREZVAN'S SURPASSING HOT COFFEE PRIVATE LIST Low than 100 black coffee with rich milk and black coffee with rich milk and black coffee The Capacity of Hall Taxed—Pleased and Appreciative Audience. The concert and free lab last Wednesday evening at Jules's Hall, Hall, Brooklyn, NY. The concert was a great success. St Amantine's P. E. Church was a great success financially, socially and artistically. The program test the evening was a great success. Mr. Bentley, the registrar of St Amantine's Church, delivered an address of welcome. Miss Harriette Merritt pointed to "The Organ Builder" in her ward placing and at that point singing "Sunday School" in the hall. She well traveled, as was a flag drill in which 17 of the girls of the Sunday school took part. Miss Dugan Cole in a monochrome which captivated with combined the first part of the program. Mr. George M. Plackett made a very pleasing master of corages. Mr. W. J. Bennett, organist of Augustine's Church, was the accompanist. The second part of the program was taken up with the force "The Busy Day," or an experience in housekeeping. Those who have been in housekeeping in the Jessie Fortune, Ellen Harper, L. Holly and Mary McClague, M. G. D. Frank, Francis J. Carnand, Gerald N. Norman, W. D. McClane, W. D. Meredith and Masters Cleaners, and Larry Lewis, the representatives of the company, spent the day on naturalness and presentation on the cell as a whole, presented a flawless performance and well suited the appraisal and importance of the representative and audience that provided all from the classroom to the audience. The consensus of opinion is that manne has ever been presented to the public by the people such as instantiants and emphatic hits. At the conclusion of the three affirmations were served and the door cleared for dancing. Everyone was happy and the process themselves as being had more than their money's worth. Summit Notes The many friends of Mrs. V. A. Johnson will be glad to hear that she has been missed and operated and was able to attend the service at Pamela Baptist Church on the 12th of February, and to witness the burning of her memorial in the new church. Mrs. Jacob Shepard, of Newark; Mrs. Winker and Mrs. News, of Denver; and the Mrs. 19th of Denver, were the guests of Mrs. Johnson this week. MELIGIOUS NOTICES. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, West 28th Street, BETHEL, MASS. Sunday sunday service—11 A.M. and T.M. M. Holy Communion every first Sunday, 11 A.M. meeting 1.80 P.M. M. Sunday School 2 A.M. meeting 6.80 P.M. M. Meetings—Clam Meeting on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting on Friday at 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting on Friday SEATS FREES. WELCOME. Rev. B. C. chanson, D. D., Pastor. Pastor can be seen at 19th Street. At home from to 10 A.M. The Pastor can be seen at the Church every day from 12 to 3 P.M. oct12-12r J. J. H. McMullen, Pastor. Sunday, May 15, 2015, 8:15 A.M. and 7.45 P.M. Babbath School 2 P. M. Young People's C. E. Prayer Meeting every Sunday evening at 6:15 o'clock. Public welcome. 8T. CYRIANIS CHAPEL, PROTESTANT BIPHOCALP, 177 WEST 63d STREET. REV. JNO. W. JOHNSON, Priest in charge. Sunday service, M. A. and 8 P. M. Babbath School, 8:30 P.M. A CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL. Jun29-19t UNION A. M. E. CHURCH, 280 East 85th Street; Rev. J. C. FERNANDERA Pastor. Sunday service, M. A. and 8 P. M. Class Meeting, 12 M.; Sunday School, 1.30 P. M.; Preaching 8 P. M.; Holy Communion service, Wednesday, 8 P. M. Class Meetings, Thursday, 8 P. M. All are welcome. 8T. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 357 West 51st street, New York City. Pastor. C. LeRoy Butler. Residence. 436 West 51st street. Office hours until 10 each morning. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Praver meeting Wednesday evening at 8:15. Sunday service at 10 a. m. X. P. B. C. 7 p. Sundays. Holy Communion first Sunday in each month at 8 p.m. A Cordial Welcome to All. MERCY SEAT BHAISTI CHURCH, 45 and 47 West 134th street, N. Y., be tween Fifth and Loxon avenues. Rev. N. B. Epps, pastor. Sunday school 2 p. m. 145 p. m. Sunday school 2 p. m. Commission 215 p. m. Sunday at 1 p. m. Weekday services B prayer meeting 1 p. m. Weekday services B prayer meeting 1 p. m. Business meeting 1 p. m. Business All welcome. Pastor's residence 60 West 134th street. Telephone 1882 Harlem. ATTENTION 141-145 West 98th St. 4 and 5 large light rooms with steam heat, hot water, bath open plumbing, electric light hall service, telephone. References required. RENTS REASONABLE APPLY TO SUPERINTENDENT M. B. JONES 141 West 98th Street FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" Charles Ford Park 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. MME. J. H. BECK'S SCHOOL OF DRESSMAKING, DESIGN- ING, CUTTING AND FITTING 324 W. 52d St., New York, near 8th Ave. is the only practical school because of its method which is unquestionably the eery shiny, simple system and correct measurements. Students learn to machine, book or square you pay for. You pay for learning a method that is taught in the classroom, but not merely taught how to draft a pattern, but how to produce a garment according to the demands of prevailing fashion. A full course at this school will enable a pupil to learn designing for *Ternar for Instruction*. A complete course in designing, cutting, fitting and dressmaking $75. A complete course in fabrication $55. Cutting including system, $55; model making, $10 designing, $25; building $10; embroidery, $10 per lesson. One lesson, $12 course of 45 lessons, $5 Ladies are invited to call and inspect models and method of teaching evening from seven to eight, Saturday, 23rd Jan. COLORED FAMILIES Four Larry Light Rooms, hot water supply $6.00 weekly. See rentals on Premises or www.larrylight.com LATELY OPENED Furnished Room Houses 208-210 West 40th Street All modern improvements including kitchen privileges. Also large front parlor for socials and lodge meetings. P. J. ZHOM. Prop. Dec 12-8am MISCELLANEOUS. TO LET 502 West 125th Street Corner of Amsterdam Avenue 3 rooms, range and tubs, $15 21 Lawrence Street 3 rooms, range and tubs, $15 5 rooms, range and tubs, $18 361 West 126th Street 3 rooms, range, tubs, bath. $15 2 rooms, range, tubs, bath, $13 366 West 126th Street 3 rooms, range and tubs, $13 2 rooms front, $10 Inquire of janitor or W. M. MORAN, 366 West 126th Street MISS L. FROST, the Harlem dressmaker; lady's costs and evening and street cost tumes. 230 West 125th street. feb 20-25 FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET: light housekeeping; with bath. R. L. Wright. 1479 Bergen street, Brooklyn. feb 20-35 NEATLY FURNISHED HOUSE for rent. SMALL AND LARGE furnished rooms to respectable people; moderate rent. Mrs. Johnson, 50 East 132d street. feb20-4t TOLE—Nettly furnished large and small rooms and baths; rent moderate; northeast corner 133d street and Seventh avenue. feb20-2t WANTED—Flatclass colored laundry masters for the Hawaiian Lady church. Call or address Room 727, St. James Building. New York. feb20-2t TOLE—Large front room, nearly furnished Fulton street, Brooklyn. Wonderful avenue, new Fulton street. Brooklyn. feb20-4t TOLE—Furnished rooms, all conveniences. Mrs. N. W. Young, 221 West 134th street. feb4-1t TOLE—Nettly furnished rooms, private house, heat, all conveniences. $2 per week and upwards 164 West 134th street. feb4-1t NOTICE—Homes of every description for sale in the trangles by William R. Page. 115 Parrow street, Orange. N. J. 128-13t FOR RENT—Very pleasant furnished rooms; all conveniences. 55 Grove street. 1851 PARK AVENUE, near 102d Street, 3 and 4 room apartments; moderate price; tub and hot water supply. PURNISHED ROOMS for gentlemen or man and wife; all modern improvements, bath, steam heat, lot and cool water. Mrs. R. Jones, 141 West 98th Street. TO LET A floor and furnished rooms, all occupants of the building. 290 Grove Street, Jersey City, P.O. Box 15, H. TO LET Three large light rooms; tubs, tables and gas two families on the respectable family. 302 Second Avenue, 142nd Street. PURNISHED ROOMS and board Mrs. R. A. Hamilton, 211 West 60th Street. f607-77. TO LET Large back parlor, hand-some furnished to two gentlemen or man and woman. 302 East 123rd Street, Merion feb 27-38. TO LET--Large back room, suitable for married couple or two gentlemen. Call 162 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn TO LET, neatly furnished, light, sunny kitchen. Inquire Janitor, 422 West 40th street. TO RENT--Purished rooms with quiet family companion to LET and trooper's office. Apply New W. M. Wilkins, 322A Quincy Street, Brooklyn, fc827-41 TO LET, large and small furnished room, male and wife or two friends; improve personal space. Ms. W. R. Deane, 95 West 153th Street, CITY, 60672-79 TO LET Three large, light rooms, but clement room to serve two to eight party, at 2014 Pursen street Brooklyn, near Saratoga ave. TO LET Neatly furnished room to re-sale woman. Apply Mrs. M. Scott, 763 Third Avenue, near 47th Street, evenings BASEMENT TO LET--Purished or un-furnished and also suitable for business. Apply Mrs. James Taylor, 210 West 523 street 444 WEST 52nd STREET TO LET A 400 block of 548 light rooms, like a presented house like it on the 10k. Apple Apples of JOSEPH F. FEIST west 102nd Street, near Ninth avenue FLATS TO LET 111 East 100th Street 4 and 5 light rooms with both steam heat hot water all improvements. $10 to $22. In quire of IANITOR LENET FOR SALE 201 1-2 34TH STREET Two-story and basement frame house. Eight Rooms and Bath. Price $3600. 203 34TH STREET Two-story and basement frame house. Eight Rooms and bath. Price $3600. Little cash on terms to suit. Inquire J. B. MOSELEY 164 Montague St., B'Klyn UNITED WORKERS' Realty Company This Company is filling the long felt wants of the tolling West district for its stockholders a 5-story twenty family square at 148 West 124th street which is profitable tenants at reduced rates. The Company also holds a long lease on 108 West 138rd street a valuable property for sale or to leave, besides 200 choice lots for sale in New York and New Jersey. HOME OFFICE Room 218, 1931 Broadway, near 65th OFFICE OF PHILIP A. PAW AGENT 67 West 134th Street Room 218, 1931 Broadway, near 65th Street, New York City OFFICE OF PHILIP A. PAYTON, Jr. AGENT JUST OPEN New Block Nos. 5 and 7 West 14th Elegant Apartments of 4 and 5 Rooms, Hot Water Supply, Dutch Dining Room, China Closets Built in. Every improved Rents Only $18 to $27 NOTE—Those houses are to be thoroughly redecorated the PHILIP A. PAYTON, 67 West 134th Street, Nos. 2227, 2229 and 2230 (Southeast Corner of 136th Street and Elegant light and cozy apartments, Steam Heat and Hot Water Supply, the latest type, guaranteed by the contract, satisfaction, have just been installed crease in rents. $14 to $23 per Month PHILIP A. PAYTON, 67 West 134th Street, or Janit Apartment No. Elegant Apartments of 4 and 5 Rooms and Bath. Steam Heat. Hot Water Supply. Dutch Dining Rooms with Fancy Old Dutch China Closets Built in. Every improvement. Northeast These houses are to be thoroughly redecorated throughout, both halls and apartments PHILIP A. PAYTON, JR., Agent 67 West 134th Street, or Janitor on Premises Nos. 2227, 2229 and 2231 Fifth Ave. Elegant light and cozy apartments, 3 and 4 Rooms and Bath, Steam Heat and Hot Water Supply. Steam heating plants of the latest type, guaranteed by the contractors to give complete satisfaction, have just been installed in these houses. No increase in rents. 67 West 134th Street, or Janitor, House No.2231 Apartment No. 3 Apply Janitor on premises WM. F. KOHRING, Owner Jan 9-3m FISHERMEN OF GALILEE EASTERN & WESTERN HEMISPHERES J. W. WATKINS, Prec. and Gen'l Manager L. W. CORNICK, Treasurer R. W. GARTEN, Secretary R. W. GARTEN, Trustee J. L. SCOTT REV. DR. GILBERT E. L. CRAWFORD No. 26 W. 134th Street E 6 Elegant Rooms and Bath. Steam Heat. Hot Water Supply, Open Plumbing, Tiled Halls and Bath. Hardwood trim throughout. Rents $24.00 and $27.00 per month. Norre—These are positively the cheapest Apartment ents in the city for the accom- dations offered. All Apartments have just been newly decorated. No. 181 West 134th Street 5 Rooms and Bath. Ranges and Boilers— Rents $9 to $23. Cheapest Rents in New York City Nos. 242-244 East 136th St. Four Rooms. Hot Water Supply. Rents Only $18 to $12 per month. 554, 556, 558 and 560 West 126th Street Handsome apartments of four large, light rooms, ranges, hot water supply. All in First Class Condition. Select locality near Broadway Rents $18 and $19 per month N. E. HOLLAND, Grindel Muster Secretary Home Office, 210 W. 71st ST. N.Y. NEW YORK WE LEAD What more can you ask? What more can you sell? We give you a Building Lot for $10. We build your house of brick, cement or frame from $500 to $5000 We give you your time to pay the bill. We provide a home market for product or chickens you may raise. We also give you a share in the company's profit. Unfurnished Apartments to Let COLORED FAMILIES. CHOICE FLATS 2376 Old Broadway Between Blist and Blind streets SEE JANITOR WHY SUFFER? JACKSON'S LINIMENT, for man and beast, has no sequel. Guaranteed under the Pure Drug and Food Law, No. 15.215, Washington, D.C. C.sg. agents for U.S. WATHINS & CO. 1931 Broadway, near 65th St. N., Y. City Room 218 Send for Cigarettes, Agents wanted everywhere 144 West 100th Street Six rooms and bath. Moderate rents. Respectable party only. Inquiries omises. W. C. HAWES, Vice Pres. and Superintendent GEORGE BURTON, 2nd Treasurer C. H. WATKINS, Assistant Secretary J. N. GUTTEN, Trustee ROBT. BROWN, Trustee RKV. J. E. HAYNE, Traveling Representative E. LAMBERT and others E OFFICE near 65th Street, New York City OFFICE OF PAYTON, Jr. GENT 街 New York Are your rooms too small for your furniture? If so, inspect these. Nos. 44 & 46 W. 123rd Street One family to each floor. Six very large Rooms and bath. Open Plumbing. Renta reduced to $23 to $26 per month. No. 46 West 99th Street Four and Five Rooms and Bath—Steam Heat, Hot Water Supply, Open Plumbing, Etc. Rent $21 and $25 No. 109 West 13th Street Five Rooms and Bath—Ranges and Boilers Rent $19 to $21 per month. R8 West 133rd Street Four Rooms and Bath, Boilers and Ranges, Third floor, rear. Rent $19 per month. OPENED New Law Houses West 134th Street 15 Rooms and Bath. Steam Heat. Bringing Rooms with Fancy Old Dutch improvement. $ to $27 per month deceased throughout, both halls and apartments BYTON, JR., Agent or Janitor on Premises and 2231 Fifth Ave. (6th Street and Fifth Avenue) Partments; 3 and 4 Rooms and Bath, Supply. Steam heating plants of the contractors to give complete installed in these houses. No in- Month. Apply to BYTON, Jr., Agent or Janitor. House No.'2231 Agent No. 3 J. D. McCREERY Prescriptions Carefully Compounded 47 W. 135 St Bet. 5th & Lenox ave NEW YORK Oct. 17-19 3 and 4 Very Comfortable ROOMS RENT, $13 and $16 209, 211, 215 East 88th Street Engine of监护 or address John T. Stanley, 448 W. 23d St. Dec 26 2015 JAS. L. CURTIS Attorney and Counselor at Law DAMAGE SUITS A SPECIALTY 322 West 53rd Street NEW YORK Rev. 141 W. 95th St. Phone 331-7-R Riverside Aug1-8m Harlem's Up-to-Date Men's Shop FREUD BROS. MEN'S FURNISHERS Broadway Styles at Harlem Prices LENOX AVENUE Bet. 135th and 136th St. "Sub Station" SPECIAL COURTESIES To Colored Trade Lenox Optical Company EYES EXAMINED, PRESIDUTIONS FILLED L. M. MAYER, O. D. L. M. MINTER, O. D. GRADUATE OPTICIAN 507 Lenox Ave., near 135th St., N. Y. Dec 12-13pm JOSEPH MARIN Real Estate Broker Routing data, private house, housing property and managing colored tenants. Lowering rent s a specialty. 68 West 133rd Street, New York Branch Office: 304 W. 69th Street dec. 12-19 GEORGE A. BRAMBILL Ladies and Gent's Tailor Baltimore Ministers Discuss Public School Methods Annual Election of Reformation Home Managers—Address of General Shryedk—Women's Auxiliary Entertains—Personal Notes. HALTMORE, Md., February 24—The monthly meeting of the Ministerial Alliance which took place on last Monday at Grace Presbyterian Church was of an unusually interesting character. The Rev. Frank R. Williams, of Perkins Square Baptist Church, was the presiding officer. There was a very full attendance of the clergy of the city and vicinity. "The Course of Study at the High and Training School" of this city was the topic under discussion. Prof. J. H. VanSickle, the superintendent of the public schools of this city was the speaker. Mr. VanSickle is an easy and most interesting talker, and he delivered himself with clearness and force. There has been some dissatisfaction with the clerism with respect to the supposed course of instruction, and the claim has been pretty generally made that there is an unique tendency in that institution in over estimating the importance and value of industrial education to the neglect and hindrance of "higher education." Mr. VanSickle addressed himself directly to this contention. He did not attempt to disprove the fact that in the High and Training School, attended exclusively by colored children, great emphasis was placed on industrial training in the high schools and Baltimore City College attended by white pupils. He uncompromisingly defended the plan in practice in the school for our children, maintaining the same as our ideal, and expressing hope that sooner or later the white schools might have the privilege of enjoying the same industrial provision which now obtains in the High and Training School. At the time of the "higher education" was all sacrificed to this combination of the industrial features, and that the compulsory industrial course did not at all interfere with the very best results upon the part of the pupils in academic branches. The matter was generally discussed, and while the sincerity and benevolent intentions of Superintendent VanSickle were unquestioned, yet there were many who disagreed with him with respect to the effect of the superiority of industrial training upon such pupils whose inclinations were in the opposite direction. All were pleased with the magnificent disposition of the Superintendent and with his evident and abiding interest in the progress of the race. Honor of Reformation Election. On last Monday at the office of the institution in this city the annual election of the board of managers of the House of Reformation took place. The following gentlemen were elected: The Honorary Board, C. J. Hulbert, J. Janey, Thomas E. Carson, C. C. Magnier, clerk of the Maryland Court of Appeals; Edward Stinson, N. G. Grassty, secretary of the Supervisors of City Charities; Hon. John Hubber, H. S. Dulany, Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, Jr. D. D. Dr. W. H. Gibbons, J. Henry Murray, and State Senator William B. Chagett, Dr. Bragg is the only Afro-American included in the above, and he is now beginning his seventh year as a member of the board. The House of Reformation familiarized known city officials with students in George's County, Md., and was incorporated by the General Assembly in 1890. Its project is to educate and reform colored boys who may be committed as street beggars, vagrants, insolrigible, criminal, or such as may be placed there by parents, guardians or friends. There are about two hundred boys in the institution. The institution has a number of magnificent buildings, and is well equipped. There are about five or six hundred acres of ground attacked, thorny, and besides farming there are a number of industries and trade. The chapter of the House of Reformation are also members of the board, being appointed by the authorities of the City of Baltimore. Gen. Shrivek is the devoted president of the corporation, and an ever devoted friend to every decent and industrious black man. From the report of the President to the General Assembly of Maryland, he quotes the words of the great gratification to the Board of Managers to be able to report that homes have been secured for many of the boys after having reached the age of maturity, and by close supervision over them, after they left the institution, through our visiting agent and then through our staff. Through the help of General G. Grasly, it is a pleasure to report that they have been benefited by their stay at the institution and have developed into good workmen." The Woman's Auxiliary. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Mary's Chapel, Orchard Street, of which Mrs. Charity Tucker is a member, is the faculty in the lecture room on last Monday evening. The affair was very largely attended and the indications point to liberal financial receipts. The congregation, at present, is very much in need of funds by reason of the facts that the walls of the office have lately been condemned by the Building Inspector, and such must be put into proper condition. The Office of colored committees is attached to the white parish of Mt. Calvary, Rev. Dr. Rossanone, a learned rabbi of this city, who is also a member of the Board of Education, delivered an unusually strong and helpful address on last Friday morning before the pupils and teachers of the High and Training School. The doctor's address was upon the floor of the building, and must have been very inspiring to the pupils, for he sought to dislouse their minds of the feeling that industrial or any other specific brand of education was especially needed by them and the members of the race. He emphasized the point that the door of hope was wide open to them just as it is to all other american schools, and should provide them with every effort to obtain a very best culture and education possible. He heartily dissected from the stress usually kind upon industrial education. The address seemed to have struck a popular and responsive chord and was well received and appreciated by all present. Among the recent appointments of the Governor of Maryland is that of Cal. Sherlock Swan, a relative of Ex-Mayer of the Board of Commissioners. The Commissioners, while Col. Swan is a Democrat, he is an artistocrat and a thorough gentleman, and is most highly esteemed by the col- Departure of Rev. Egerton. Vesterday afternoon in Grace Presby- chion was held a very touching service in connection with the departure of the late pastor of that church to his new field of labor in Newark, N. J. The service was under the auspices of a number of the city clergy as a testimonial to their friend and brother, the Rev. E. Frank Eggleston. EgglestonHolmes Memorial Church, presided. The music, which was quite touching, was furnished by the choir. Addresses exceedingly complimentary of the departing clergymen were made by quite a number of the city pastors representing the various Christian denominations. All of them were as one voice present, but not as one voice general usefulness in the community of Dr. Eggleston, and the heavy loss sustained by the community in his departure. An offering of over forty dollars was then presented to him by Dr. Holmes, the presiding officer of the meeting in the name of those present. Rebuttable response, but so overcome with emotion was he that his remarks were exceedingly brief, but all the more impressive. Despite the inclement weather the church was packed with admiring friends of the Christian community from all parts of the city. The Rev. Mr. Eggleston now charges, and will presach his first sermon in Newark next Sunday. The regular weekly meeting of the M. E. preachers was held last Monday, at Sharp Street Memorial Church. The Rev. I. Garland Penn, of Atlanta, Ga., one of the general officers of the church, was present, and the meeting was practiced with the work of the church and the work of the Epworth League, of which he is general secretary. He gave a most glowing and encouraging account of the work done by that department, indicating that it had, at last, been made entirely self-maintaining. The Rev. Mr. Penn is a charming speaker. He will be a member of the church, which will convene in this city during the month of May. Mrs. Laura E. Titus and Mrs. Maggie Lawrence, of Norfolk, Vn., were in the city last week on a short visit. Mrs. Walter Fernandez, of Linden Avenue who has been quite sick, is very much improved. The son is some kind of medicalition. Theion of Presbyterian churches, Grace and Madison Street. It is being discussed, but there is nothing at present to indicate that it is probable that such a union is likely to be effected. "THE CORNER LOT CHORUS." Barring the recent fair for the benefit of the Howard Orphan Asylum, solldon Las an entertainment for charitable purposes received more generous support from the public than did the Girls' Home of the World Law School of Greater New York in their presentation of "The Corner Lot Chorus," a farce in one net, at Jefferson Hall, Brooklyn, on Friday evening of last week. The management of the stage by Mine, Adena C. E. Minott, assisted by Mine, Adena C. E. Minott, mass tact and precision which added much to the cast in effect and scenery. A duct by Les Demoiselles, Henrietta Jackson and Edith Cochrane was followed by a strong paper by Miss Florence Neway, president, and Tunisia, which she clearly set forth the purposes of the union and the object of the Girls' Auxiliary. Cast, Rhine Pebble faction were: The Misses Matilda Enis, Maud Greene, Amelia Howard, Edith Powell-Mayo and Blanche Wade, Corner Lot Chorus- Misses Alice Powell, Frances Thompson, Lilian Dinnamont, Florence Alexander, Rose Buchman, Martha Howard, Sarah Cochrane, Eilee Porter, Mary A. McCarthy, Phoebe Currinholt, Miss Grace Parker was a companist, The New Amsterdam Orchestra discoursed appropriate music, giving general satisfaction. Dancing followed the close of the drama in which many took part, Miss E. L. Young and Miss Annes Powell looked after the comfort of the guests upon the floor, while Mestes, William Russell Johnson, P. W. Downes, and J. A. Minnott assisted. The supper and refreshment tables were Miss M. J. Bauer, P. W. Downing, Miss Cissie Powell, Miss Alice Granville, Miss Jotine Dobson, Miss S. Elizabeth Proctor, Miss J. E. Robinson and Miss Hidden E. Hawt The object of the entertainment was to raise funds to assist the Women's Local Union in their effort to resuscitate fish the Protective and Industrial Home for Girls, which was opened in September 1966. The project amphibian for a while, but the management was forced to discontinue on account of financial obliteration. Miss E. L. Young is superintendent and known for their loyalty and ability for work as is now proved on a large scale. The Women's Local Union is prohibits the oblast of women's clubs as we use the term now away and has always manifested our interest in the welfare of our young troops. Its officers are: Miss F. T. E. president; Miss S. E. Elizabeth Fraser; vice president; Miss H. C. Ray, recording secretary; Miss Adele C. E. Minot, financial secretary; Miss M. C. Garner, treasurer and Mrs. H. R. Roberts, committee chairman; Miss Gail Library Auditor; Miss A. C. E. Minot, diligent; Miss Mary Powell, vice chairman; Miss Elsie Powell, secretary; Miss Martha Enoz, critic; Miss S. E. Elizabeth Fraser, assistant critic. VIRTUOSO CLUB OF BROOKLYN. Give Delightful Midwinter Reception at Graphy Hall On Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, the Virgina Club of Brooklyn tendered to its invited guests their mid-winter reception at Crosby Hall. The affair was a brilliant social one that will long be remembered by those present, it being largely attended, there were persons present from Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Jersey City, Newark, Orange, Plainfield, Red Bank and Paterson, N. I The club was rather considerate with the ladies, and since it is leap year small cards with the following inscription were given each one with their dance orders "Inasmuch as this is leap year this lady may assume the preoperative of the evening." As each dance was enclosed so many times it was found impossible to finish the order of dancing as scheduled by 2 clock, and as many requests were made to complete the order of dancing, the members arranged to have the time extended, and at about 230 strains of "Home, Sweet Home" were heard, after which all retired with much praise for the club. A Hint to Writers "At last," I said the ambitions young novelist, "I have written something that I think will be accepted by the first magazine it is published." "Who?" I asked friend asked. "A 'check' for a year's subscription."—Chicago Record-Herald. A Mistake. Client—"Didn't you make a mistake in going into law instead of the army?" Lawyer—"Why?" "You charge there would be little enemy."—Brendan Hearn THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1908 New Wings, Gowns and Religious Fervor all Smash to the Sidewalk — Neighbors Want to Smash Heads. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24. — Saturated with the spirit of righteousness and equipped with crinoline wings, the Holy Ghosters, a new religious sect that has developed among a few of our Afro-Americans in the lower end of the city, tried to fly on Thursday night from the windows of their temple on South 16th street. Awakened from their sleep by the enthusiasm attending the flight, several score of ungodly neighbors prepared to mob the place, and a lone policeman had great difficulty in saving this hand of spiritual advisers from annihilation. Mrs. Mary Elliot Davis, the leading spirit of the Holy Ghosters, felt that it was her duty to maintain her primacy and inaugurated a "revival of fire," which reached the climax Thursday night. She told her followers that the Holy Spirit had descended upon her and told her that she and her companions were to have the glory of converting the big city of Philadelphia. This news was greeted with shouts that were heard way down the Delaware. The result of the revival, said Mrs. Elliot, would be that the deaf hear would be, the blind would see, the dumb would speak and the dead would arise. In order that they might the more easily fulfil their mission, added the inspired one, the Holy Ghosters were to be vouchsafed the ability to fly. Thus they could flit from house to house and drop the leaven of righteousness down the chimneys. They all hustled home and made ready for the campaign. When they assembled they did indeed look weird; they were attired in white robes, wearing white hoods and with stiff white wings fastened in the region of the shoulder blades, forry of them came out to fly. They wanted to have a parade, but having no permit, the lone policeman checked this demonstration, and made the crowd go inside of their temple, that they might not frighten passing teams. He has aged perceptibly since the spirit of righteousness appeared in his district. Inside the building the madame had a severe attack of holiness. She burst into a rash of such perfervid cloquence that her brothers and sisters in the spirit fell on the floor and wallowed in glory. A few of the more able-bodied threw open the doors and windows and called to the passersby to come in and see what the Holy Ghost was doing for them, but they only took the other side of the street. In the midst of the exercises one brother announced that he felt he had the power to fly. He rushed to an open window and leaped out into the night, and the night received him and dropped him, anything but gently, on the pavement. Too much excited to notice the failure of the ascension, other members rushed to the windows and two more got as far as the street before it was borne upon the rest that the spirit was not uplifting them according to their inspiration. By this time the neighbors had reached the limit of their patience. Sleep within the radius of a block or two was impossible, and a band of the ungodly decided to break up the meeting, if it killed every cow in the barn, which means there is no such word as fail. As the advance guard of the neighborhood improvement association marched up to the door of the temple the unimpresent bone polisher again appeared and by blunt of much argument succeeded inivoting strife and getting the would be birds back to their nest. Fortunately none of the Holy Ghosters who struck an bravely in the atmosphere was seriously hurt, all escaping with a few bruises. They attribue their good form to an astonishing presence, but I cannot say that they want try their wings again as a hurry. Denth of Thomas H. Beteler. The death of Thomas H. Beteler lay in his home in this city, occurred on February 10. His funeral place, from his La Salle, 1111 Lowland street, on the 14th street, with solemn regiment mass and sermon by Father Phelps at St Peter Claire's, R C Church, the interment was in Holy Cross Country. He was a native of Washington, D.C. born 25 years ago, and had his birth for over 20 years. He was a award on the North River stages for many years, and is well known in New York. He is survived by a wife, six daughters, one son and four grandchildren. The Starr Centre Association, a continuation of the St Mary Street Library, at No. 537 27 20 Lombard street, which has done so much good for the African American in that section, calls attention to the fact that its needs are constantly growing and fresh opportunities for usefulness have developed. The association more and more every year realizes its aim as a centre from which radiates the various influences of good. It would be a pity if the work had to be curtailed through a lack of funds. The purpose for which this association was formed is to encourage thrift, diffuse knowledge, and try to organize the life of families in this section upon a higher plane. It depends upon contributions from the public for the accomplishment of these ends. It invites calls and investigation of its work. The annual meeting and election of the Colored Publishers' and Printers' Association was held last Monday at their rooms on South 17th street. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, G. Harold Smith; vice-president, R Richard Famuther; secretary, R. A. King; treasurer, Benjamin Franklin Graves; sergeant-at-arms, Wade Fitzhugh; marshal, L. P. Smith; steward, Charles Lanah; executive committee, G. Harold Smith; K. D. Ferehee, S. B. Gardner, E. C. Heller, John White, B. F. Graves, Wade Fitzhugh, Jacob Holland, William E. Smith and W. W. Bailey. Honorary members elected were Chris J. Perry, J. C. Asbury, John Clinton, Jr. A. B. Caldwell, "R-r-r. 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Pompadours and lending and spooling, Hair-dress- ning, Colored gait, Mall orders Branch Office, 35 Conn, Conn., M.J. A. 12-23 ALEXANDER T. ANDERSON Upholstery and Dealer in New and Slightly Used Furniture 28 WEST 135th STREET Takpebess, Gay Harlem. Your Patiopage Sollicited ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO dec 19-31. MACY RE Hair Tonic and Dandruff Cure, Macy Re Massage Cream and Skin Food, Mme, Mason's Face Beautifier. Above goods guaranteed under Pure Food and Drug Act, Series No. 15007. Hair Goods retailed at wholesale prices. Hair Straightened and Drugbagn made up. MMR. MASON, 41 WEST 1357TH STREET. feb 20-3m MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN 19 Prossett St. Jersey City, M. J. HAIR WORKER Wig. B. Browne, Hairdresser and Combigna, made up in the latest style. Scalp Treatment, Shampooing, Hair-dressing Face Massage, Manicurising. Colored Haircuts. Mail in promptly attended to. Branch Office, 65 Charles Street, New Haven, Conn., Mrs. J. A. Henson, Agent. C. H. KING and JOE YOUNG Successors to L. 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Morgan Taylor, Francis S. Grant, Rev. Charles Walter E. Handy, C. Franklin Carr, Benjamin F. Brown, Jr. June 6 1-yr Grand West Indian Mining & Manufacturing Co. Cated. CAPITAL, $1,000,000 CERTIFIED AND DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. CIRCULAR OFFICES AND SALESROOMS: SEVENTH AVENUE announcing to our stockholders and the general public, that we are a fresh lot of preserves, vegetables, pickles and souces, domestic sauces. Give us your hearty support. Present price of stock. RENT ON ALL CASH SALES OF 100 SHARES AND OVER. BRANCH OFFICES R. R. J. Furbert, General Manager Brouklyn, Mrs. E. L. Young admence to James A. Hewlett, Sec. 444 Seventh Ave. ; JOHN F. DERRICK, Jr., Press; REGINALD J. FURBERT, Treas. Amicitia Amor et Veritas 1908 THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL AND RECEPTION GIVEN BY Lodge, No. 3890, G. U. O. of O. F. HALL, 14th St. bet. Irving Pl. and 3rd Ave. Evening, March 12, 1908 Music by Walter F. Craig's Orchestra Including Wardrobe Check 50 Cents Seating 6 and 8 Persons, $2.00 of Dr. York Russell, 317 West 36th Street; William T. Hooper, and Henry A. Bowley, 227 West 40th Street. LICENSED LADY EMBALMER CAMP STOOLS TO HIRE Rev. C. L. Brown, New; Benjamin F. Thomas, Teresa; Francis S. Grant, Vice Pres.; Walter Handy, Secretary. C. FRANKLIN CARR, Gen. Mgr. LICENSED LADY Rev. C. L. Brown, Ph.D.; Benjamin F. Tho- Walter Handy, Secretary. BOARD OF H. P. Darden, Benjamin F. Thomas, J. H. L. Brown, John H. Beck, Walter E. Handy, C. NOTARY PUBIC American and West Importing & M Incorporated. DEALERS IN IMPORTED AND DOM GENERAL OFFICES 444 SEVENT We take pleasure in announcing to our shall maintain on the market a fresh lot of and imported. Come in and see us. Give us y 50 cents. 5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT ON ALL CASH BRANCH 325 West 59th Street. R. J. Furbert, G. 313 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, Mt. Kindly address all correspondence to James A. L. JAMES A. HEWLETT. See: JOHN P. DERRICK 1895 Amicitia Amor THE THIRTEEN BALL AND GIVEN Theobald Lodge, No. 3. At TAMMANY HALL, 14th Thursday Evening Music by Walter F. TICKETS. Including Wa- Boxes Seating 6 and BON TICKETS can be had of Dr. York Rus- 110 West 36th Street; and Henry A. Bowley. H. P. Darden, Benjamin F. Thomas, J. H. Morgan Taylor, Francis S. Grant, Rev. Charles L. Brown, John H. Beck, Walter E. Handy, C. Franklin Carr, Benjamin F. Brown, Jr. NOTARY PUBIC June 6 1-yr We take pleasure in announcing to our stockholders and the general public, that we shall maintain on the market a fresh lot of preserves, vegetables, pickles and sauces, domestic and imported. Come in and see us. Give us your hearty support. Present price of stock, 50 cents. 5 PER CENT, DISCOUNT ON ALL CASH SALES OF 100 SHARES AND OVER. BRANCH OFFICES 325 West 59th Street, R. J. Furbert, General Manager 313 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, Mrs. E. L. Young Kindly address all correspondence to James A. Hewlett, Sec. 444 Seventh Ave. JAMES A. Hewlett, Sec. JOHN P. DERRICK, Jr., Press: REGINALD J. FURBERT, Tres were in the station when the message arrived and realizing that the patrol wagon would have to pass the station house on the way to the hospital decided to wait. They did not have long to wait, for in a few moments the wagon was heard coming along Master street at a slow rate. "A morgue case," said one of the serries. In answer to questioning the patrol sergeant replied, "Look for yourselves, fellows." The sight that greeted their eyes did not curleth their blood, but it did convulse them with laughter. An Afro American had been found asleep in a pushheart, and so soundly did he sleep that some wag in the neighborhood decorated his face with at least a half dozen hues of paint, with red predominating. Policeman Miller, in the dim light of a street lamp, mistook the red paint for blood and summoned the patrol in a jiffy. 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