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THE NEW YORK AGE. CHANCELLOR IS ANSWERED Robert L. Waring Takes Exceptions to Article in Colliers Attorney Robert L. Waring, a well-known citizen of Washington, D.C., has taken exceptions to the article-of-William E. Chancellor, late School Superintendent of that city, published in a recent issue of Collier's on "Washington's Race Question." In the article Dr. Chancellor defended Lin for shooting a Negro last Spring, made the charge that although the Negro population of Washington is on the increase, each year shows a decrease in the enrollment of the Negro schools. It is intimated by Attorney Waring that Dr. Chancellor wrote such an article to please Southern white men in order to secure a position in some Southern school, and declares that the ex-School Superintendent was compelled to resign after a short tenure in office because the doctor's "peculiar ways were too advanced for Washington and the School Board, in which are Negro members, bade him clear out." For some reason Collier's refused to publish the Waring answer. Attorney Waring's answer is as follows: "In the issue of Collier's Weekly of October 3, 1908, there is an article by the lately deposed Superintendent of the Washington City Public Schools. William E. Chancellor, under the caption "Washington's Race Question," which contains so many glaringly untrue statements and so many misstatements that I desire to offer The Age the following facts, bearing on points in Dr. Chancellor's article and hope that you will see fit to give them to the public. These facts are offered that the thousands who read your great weekly may know that Dr. Chancellor's incoherent tirade against the Capital City does not even resemble a true description of the conditions that actually obtain here. But for the fact that Dr. Chancellor is not known to the outside world as we have learned to know him; I would not consider his statements as worthy of a denial. Chancellor's Defense of Helfin Chancellor's Defense of Helfin. "Dr. Chancellor starts out with an unlimited defence of Congressman Helfin. The facts in the Helfin case are that on the night of March 27, 1908, Congressman Helfin and a friend were passengers on an east-bound Pennsylvania avenue car, whose other passengers included one white woman, Louis Lundy, the Negro whom Helfin shot, and another Negro. It appears that the Negro who has the reputation of being lowly and idle, was drinking from a flask in the car and was remonstrated with by Helfin, her interaction ensued during which the Negro was clubbed over the head by Helfin with revolver and then ejected by him from car. The conductor took no part over in the struggle. When the car moved, the Negro, who was in the street, used vile language toward Helfin, who was in the car, whereupon he (Helfin) fired two shots at Lundy through the car window while the car was moving. One shot struck a white man who was standing on the sidewalk sixty feet away, the other making a slight wound in Lundy's neck. "The story which Dr. Chancellor tells of the razor and a bullet flattening on Lundy's skull, etc., are conjurations emanating from the brain of Dr. Chancellor alone. Dr. Chancellor states that Hefflin had a permit to carry a pistol. According to the records no such permit was ever applied for or issued to Hefflin. On the contrary, a warrant is now in existence charging Hefflin with carrying a concealed weapon. "Dr. Chancellor charges that Hefflin received numerous letters from Negroes threatening his (Hefflin's) life; that there are streets in this city which are unsafe for white people; that white people 'move away fast' when 'insulted on the street cars' inferring that such is the everyday experience of every white-man in this city) that, one-sixth of the white population moves away every year (meaning that they leave the city) because of the 'general political condition.' Acquires Chancellor of Slandering Negro. "The inference to be drawn from Dr. Chancellor's charges are, that: the Capital City of this great nation is in the hands of a desperate and irresponsible Negro element. The fair name of our city is thus untruthfully and needlessly assailed. The harm done, by such a ruthless series of groundless landers can be appreciated by the unusual of an editorial, based on this Chancellor article, to be found in the columns of the Knoxville (Tenn.) Sentil of recent date. Every person competent ta judge of such matters, who has been in Washington city, except, possibly, Dr. Chancellor, knows that the District of Columbia, covering an area of over 70 square miles, with a police force smaller than that of any city of similar size and population in the United States, is as well policed as any of them and better policed than many of them. Its citizens are better protected than those of the average city of the country at large. "Is this a bid for an opening in some of the Southern schools? Enrollment in Washington District Schools. "Speaking of the Washington schools Dr. Chancellor says, though the city grows steadily, there are actually 250 less children enrolled this year in the public schools than last.' The recklessness of this statement is shown by the fact that the report of the city's School Board under date of September 31, 1908, shows an increased enrollment over last year of 5,785. The official figures, as follows, will demonstrate Dr. Chancellor's lack of information 'or worse' on this subject: First Day. Sept. 21, '08 Sept. 23, '07 Enrollment in white schools ..... 29,048 25,896 Enrollment in colored schools ..... 18,234 10,604 Total in all schools Increase over 1907 (white schools) 3,152 Increase over 1907 (colored schools) 2,633 Total increase over 1907 ..... 5,785 Friday of Second Week. Oct. 2, '08 Oct. 4, '07 Enrollment in white schools ..... 33,085 32,010 Enrollment in colored schools ..... 15,093 14,908 Total in all schools Increase over 1907 (white schools) 1,075 Increase over 1907, (colored schools) 185 Total increase over 1907 ..... 1,260 "Dr. Chancellor says further in speaking of the schools, that, 'what schooling most of them (the Negroes) get is worse than nothing, for it enables per- haps half of them to read the daily newspapers and to acquire 'much per- verse information.' "Much perverse information' in our daily newspapers. Do our newspapers, as well as our police and school systems, need the Chancellor antitoxin? The School Board has answered. What will the newspapers say? About the Alley House. "Another reckless statement of Dr. Chancellor's is that, 'a large number' of the alley houses in this city are owned by wealthy Negroes. This statement is on a par with his entire argument. Not one-half of one per cent. of the alley property in this city is owned by Negroes. "I want to state most emphatically that, after a most diligent search of the police records there is not to be found a single record that will verify Dr. Chancellor's statement, that a young white man was cur with a razor beyond recognition' by Negroes while on a street car in this city 'in company with a lady'. "One of the most ridiculous and incendiary statements in Dr. Chancellor's venomous trade is, that a great 'race war' in this city is imminent. "I have always felt that it would be a blessing for the Negro, and also for some of his white traducers, if he could be separated forever from alcoholic stimulants and other mystifying 'dope'. Drink and 'dope' are probably responsible for far the largest part of the misconduct, the highly-colored newspaper reports, the incendiary and venomous magazine articles, the bitter race prejudice which may be charged to both whites and blacks. If we could forever eliminate drink and 'dope' from the social equation we would have few shootings, few assaults, upon women, few effusions of race hatred from platform or press and we would not need to be troubled by any fear of 'race war', immediate or remote. Reason for Doctor's Animus. "The animus for Dr. Chancellor's strictures upon the police force, the school system and the Negroes of this city is not hard to find. Dr. Chancellor was at one time, and for a remarkably short time, the superintendent of the public schools of this city. Our School Board, composed of some of Washington's estept citizens, concluded, after a sensational trial that lasted several weeks, in which the Negroes took a very prominent part against him, that Dr. Chancellor's secular ways' were too 'advanced' for this community, and they (the School Board) had him 'clear out'. When he was dismissed he promised to remain in Washington and freely use his great gifts in working out the reformation of our city's unfortunate people. This groundless, bitter, misrepresentation of conditions here seems to be his first effort. What will he be his next?" Sold 144 Balca of Cotton. LITTLE Rock; Nov. 30.—A few days ago Allen Hatter, a Negro farmer of Fourche Dam, and also constable of the place, sold on the streets of Little Rock 144 bulbs of cotton, which netted $2,344.85. Booker T. Washington One of the Many Visitors. WASHINGTON. NOV. 25 —The President had an unusually large number of Senators call to-day. Senators Aldrich, Cullom and Burkett discussed with him the work of the next Senate, and Speaker Cannon and Representative Tawney, chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, talked over probable legislation in the House. Several members of the Cabinet called on routine matters; among them Attorney-General Bonaparte, Postmaster-General Meyer and Secretary Straus. Bishop Doane, of Albany, called to pay his respects. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Ala., who will be present at the dedication of the colored Y. M. C. A. building in Washington, to-morrow, at which the President will deliver the principal address, spent most of the morning with the President. AN AFRO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEWS AND OPINION 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. 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Thompson, Chairman of the State Republican Committee, a publication which recently appeared in the Atlanta Constitution to the effect that the "Lily Whites" of Georgia plan to take all of the party spoils, and saying among other things, that it was the purpose of Harry Stillwell Edwards and Chairman Clark Grier to exclude Negroes from any participation in Republican party affairs in Georgia. Mr. Thompson, while not being willing to discuss directly the Georgia situation as regards the alleged "Lily White" movement, was willing to go on record as saying that he did not believe that any such effort as this can possibly succeed in building up a Helping We w without Why no sell New in every school h pleasant your boy NO The first NEW Y to be so to order sale price call at t THE NEW 7 & 8 Chatha strong Republican party in any of the Southern States. "My feelings," he said, "are that the Negro needs distinct help and encouragement, and I believe that the black man deserve to have his hope revived in the Republican party as well as in the institutions of his country. I feel that every Negro is entitled to a chance to make of himself whatever he can, and that when a man has secured education and property, and built up a good character, that that man is a good citizen, and should so be considered and treated." Continuing, Mr. Thompson said: "During the recent election we kept down in this State in our campaign any discussion of the Negro question. We put forward one of the most prominent men of the state to handle our campaign, and everything was done to pitch the campaign on a high plane. We had the support of prominent white men and prominent black men, and our policy in excluding everything that even smacked of "Lily Whiteism" from our affairs is responsible for the strong, virile party which we now have in the State of Alabama. "I am sure," said Mr. Thompson in conclusion, "that any effort to build up a strong party by injustice to those who are in sympathy with it would be cruel injustice and unfair practice. Alabama Republicans have had their experience with "Lily Whiteism" and have found it a failure—a flat and colossal failure." Crowd at Mobile Cornerstone Laying. MOBILE, Ala., Dec. 1.—Thousands attended the corner stone laying of the main exhibit building, which is being erected for the Negro Exposition to be held in this city in the fall of 1809. Many prominent Negroes were present, and the gathering was one of the largest and most distinguished that ever assembled in this part of the State. SCOTT CONFERS - WITH TAFT Represents Dr. Washington in Matters Attending Repos. Hor Strunno, Va., Nov. 28—Emmett J. Scott of Tuskegee, secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, arrived here today and had an extended conference, lasting nearly two hours, with President-elect Taft. It is not definitely known what the subject of this conference was, but it is pretty well understood that Secretary Taft was desirous of getting Booker T. Washington's opinion and advice concerning certain matters affecting the general interests of the Negro race. Mr. Scott left here for New York soon after his conference with M8-Taft. It is known here that Mr. Taft several days ago suggested to Dr. Washington that he would like to see him here to discuss a number of important matters. As the Tuskgee educator was unable to come to Hot Springs because of previous engagements in the North, he sent his secretary, Mr. Scott. APPOINTED BY GOV. SWANSON. Ministers Made Members of Prison Reform Association. RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 30.—The following well-known ministers have been made members of the Prison Reform Association by Gov. Swanson, Rev. Dr. Z. D. Lewis, pastor of the Second Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. E. D. Lewis, pastor of the River View Baptist Church; Rev. W. H. White, pastor of the Mt. 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Jeanes, of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the Negro schools in the rural districts of the South. Among the trustees who will be presen at the meeting are: President-elect W. H. Tait; Mr. Andrew Carnegie, of New York; Bishop A. Grant, of Kansas City, Kas; J. C. Napier, Nashville, Taunor; Major R. R. Morton, Hampton, Va.; Hon. R. L. Smith, Paris, Tex.; Mr. Talcott Williams, Philadelphia; Dr. David C. Barrow, Athens, Ga.; Walter H. Page, New York; Dr. Samuel G. Mitchell, Richmond, Va.; Robert C. Ogden, New York; Belton Gilethr, Birmingham, Ala.; George Foster Peabody, New York; Dr. H. R. Frissell, Hampton, Va.; Dr. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., and Dr. James H. Dillard, New Orleans. La., the general agent of the fund. This will be their annual meeting, and appropriations for the coming year will be made and plans outlined for thorough and effective work in the future. It may interest the public to know that when Mr. Taft became a member of this board; he promised Dr. Washington that notwithstanding the fact that he might be elected President of the United States he would retain his active membership as a member of the Jeanes Fund Board. This is the only organization of the kind that brings together in one body Southern white men. Northern white men and Negroes. Both President elect Taft and Mr. Carnegie will attend the meeting. NEGRO CONGRESS ON TUBERCULOSIS Will Meet at Tuskegee Institute in December TO LAUNCH MOVEMENT For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis—Prominent Negro Doctors Will be Present TUSKEGEE, December 3.—Great preparations are being made here for the Negro Congress on Tuberculosis, which will meet next month. The Congress will convene December 14, and will be in session to December 19, inclusive. Prominent Negro physicians from North, East, South and West will be in attendance, and the gathering will in many respects remind those present of the Annual Convention of Physicians and Surgeons. The International Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will have its tuberculosis exhibit at Tuskegee Institute. According to the present plans the doctors will follow the program outlined for the recent International Congress on Tuberculosis held at Washington, D. C. Physicians generally believe that more attention should be and Girls business your part or girl to Age one after ays. It is it gives BEGIN. of The These are money at whole- and Girls SHING CO. NEW YORK CITY paid to the principles of hygiene and intend to inaugurate a movement for the prevention of what is commonly known as consumption. The program will include the general features of the Washington program. Meetings of ministers, of representatives of Colored Young Men's Christian Associations, Colored Young Women's Christian Associations, of colored women's clubs, etc., will be held. These meetings will be in addition to the lectures to the people generally. Local committees have been appointed for the purpose of making plans for the exhibit, and a strong effort is being made to secure the attendance and the help of the strongest medical forces among the Negro people of the country. All organizations and institutions of learning are urged and invited to send delegates to the meetings at Tuskegee. The full tuberculosis exhibit, as it has been set up at different points throughout the country, will be arranged in commodious quarters on the grounds of the Tuskegee Institute. Persons intending to be present are urged to send notices of such intention to Dr. John A. Kenney, Secretary of the Local Committee, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. VIRGINIA WOMEN ELECT OFFICERS HAMPTON, Nov. 30.—At the recent election of officers of the Virginia State Federation of Colored Women the following officers were elected for the coming two years: Mrs. Harris Barrett, of Hampton, Va., president; Mrs. George J. Davin, Hampton Institute, first vice-president; Mrs. William M. Reid, of Portsmouth, second vice-president; Mrs. M. C. Stewart, Hampton, corresponding secretary; Mra. W. P. Burrell, of Richmond, secretary; Mrs. Norris B. Clark, Newport News, Va., assistant secretary; Mra. P. E. Barbar, Norfolk, Va., treasurer; Mrs. Caspar Titus, Norfolk, State organizer. ON INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Industrial Schools in Minneapolis ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 30.-At the recent session of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education held in this city Mr. Charles H. Morse, secretary of the Massachusetts Commission on Industrial Education, made the following report concerning night schools and industrial education in the State of Massachusetts: "We in Massachusetts have the feeling that both evening and day industrial schools should be developed; each class to cover a distinct field and fill distinct needs. The need of evening industrial schools manifests itself in a number of ways: By the result of argument, from existing conditions, by canvass among the people of a community, but most forcibly of all by the numbers who register as pupils in the evening industrial schools when such schools are established. The pupils in such schools vary in age from extreme youth, 14 or 15 years, to persons of even advanced middle age, but they practically all have the same qualification that they left school at or near the age limit of compulsory day school attendance. Moreover, the great majority have a distinct idea of acquiring knowledge along some special line of industrial work which they have already entered upon, and either wish to broaden their knowledge of what they are already engaged upon, or they wish to inform themselves concerning some field which they see ahead of them, and in which they feel they would be better off. Notwithstanding the great number of callings and industries which are represented by the pupils assembled in an evening industrial school, it has nevertheless been found that their broader wants can be filled by the establishment of certain fundamental courges which shall have at the same time both breadth and definiteness. Last year in the evening schools carried on in half a dozen cities of Massachusetts there were enrolled upwards of a thousand pupils. The needs of these were met by courses in shop mathematics, machine shop practice, pattern shop practice; steam engineering, loom construction, worsted weaving, electrical work, dressmaking, millinery, industrial drawing and clay modelling. "The registration in the Massachusetts State evening industrial schools for the present year will be two, or threefold of that for last year, but the number of subjects offered will be relatively only slightly increased. The success of evening industrial schools depends upon the degree to which the courses offered meet the needs of the pupils, and the practical character of the instruction." MORE RIOT CASES FAIL Illinois Prosecutors Unable to Punish Members of Anti-Negro Mob. SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Nov. 30.—The acquittal to-day of two more defendants is generally regarded as forecasting collapse of the prosecutions in the cases growing out of the recent race riots here. A verdict of not guilty was brought in by the jury in the case of William and Mabel Stout, who had been indicted for burglary and larceny. The defendants admitted taking quantities of groceries that came from a wrecked store, but said they found the goods on the sidewalk. Thus the State has failed to obtain convictions in murder cases growing out of the lynching, destruction of property, or burglary and larceny cases. More than a hundred other indictments are pending, but these cases may be dismissed. OPERATED ON BY NEGROES Doctora Williams and Marshall Have Rev. Lewis M. Dunton for Patient. CHICAGO, November 30.—An unusual case of confidence in the ability of colored professional men, and one which should serve as a serious lesson to the many intelligent men of the race, who when in need of medical and surgical service employ white men, to the disgredit of their own trained and professional men, recently occurred in Chicago. Dr. Lewis M. Dunton for more than thirty years president of Claflin University, at Orangesburg, S. C., a leading spirit of the Freedmen Aid Society, and a prominent figure in the councils of the M. E. Church, found that a serious surgical operation was necessary for his restoration to health. When this became known to friends in the community he was advised to go either to Roosevelt Hospital New York, or Wesley Hospital, Chicago, at little or no expense. He declined the offers, stating that he had decided to go to Chicago, place himself in the hands of Doctors W. H. Marshall and Daniel H. Williams. Accompanied by Mrs. Dunton, he arrived in Chicago October 29, and remained at the Auditorium hotel until the return of Dr. Williams, who was then finishing his annual course of lectures at Meharry, in Nashville. Dr. Marshall made all the necessary arrangements for his admission to Provident Hospital, and the operation was performed by Dr. Williams Tuesday. November 3. Dr. Dunton reacted satisfactorily from the immediate operation, and is making good headway. Dr. Marshall is a graduate of Claflin and is a close personal friend of Dr. Dunton. He is one of the rising young medical men of Chirum. PRICE, 5 CENTS Sensation Caused by the Statement Made by White Woman Tolls Members of Society for the Political Study a Full-blooded Negro is a Rarity There Will be an Evolution we Cannot Avoid - To Obliquely all Racial Lines—She is a Southerner. Considerable, comment has been occasioned throughout the country owing to the remarks made by Mrs. Lillie Devereux Blake at a meeting of the Society for the Political Study, that she believed there would be a strain of Negro blood intermingled in all whites in the next hundred years. Many of the Southern papers have commented at length on the statement of Mrs. Blake, who is a native of North Carolina, and is said to have given the Negro question more serious consideration than any of the members of the Southern colony residing in New York city. She will not deny she declared at the meeting, that not a woman to whom she had spoken had seen a real Negro, and that the white blood was so mixed with black blood the real Negro was being wiped out. In speaking further on the subject Mrs. Blake gave the following views: "We have colored people as they are called, but they are not the gemine Negro. The real Negro cannot be seen because he does not exist. He is gradually been eliminated by the admixture of white blood and this will continue in the centuries to come until he is no longer distinguishable. That is what I intended to convey and not that the white race of the future would have in its veins a strain of Negro blood. Sectional Line To Be Annotated. "The comingling of all the races of the earth is an solution which will be brought about by the great changes in the systems of transportation which, as they continue, will annihilate divisional sections between the people of the earth. A hundred years ago in less than separated into sections in which the integrity of blood in each section was preserved for the reason of the infrequent communications between peoples of different blood. "Now the far-off places of the earth are brought into contact with each other and this contact must result, eventually, in the obliteration of racial lines. The white race promises to continue for centuries to come, and if it does, will gradually change the character of the inferior races. Evolution Unavoidable. "We cannot avoid this evolution, although we may regret to see the distinguishing traits of the pure blood Negro disappear. The full-blooded Negro is loyal, faithful and enduring. When I say we have no Negroes in the North and only colored people, I mean it. In my younger days in North Carolina I remember that a mulatto never was regarded with the "same trustfulness as the full blood, but he was comparatively rare." The reported assertion created a sensation in New York's big colony of Southerners. Letters of inquiry and protest began to reach Mrs. Blake. "It is fortunate," she said, "that the transposition of a few words should make such a difference in meaning. The papers were absolutely correct in quoting me as saying that not a woman I spoke to had seen a real Negro, and that white blood was so mixed with black blood that the real Negro was being wiped out. That will not be questioned by any person familiar with the Southern Negro in other days. "We have colored people as they are called, but they are not the genuine Negro. The real Negro cannot be seen because he does not exist. He has gradually been eliminated by the administrate of white blood, and will continue in the centuries to come until he is no longer distinguishable. That is what I intended to convey and not that the white race of the future would have in its veins a strain of Negro blood. "I did not mean to accept 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' to typify general slavery conditions, because it did not. There may have been one or two or three Legrees or a dozen, but every plantation in the South did not have a Legree nor an Uncle Tom.' I repeat, and speaking as a Southern woman reared in Raleigh, that there are no Negroes in the North nowadays; they are colored people." Pony Moore To Resume Business CHICAGO, November 30.—Pony Moore, who was recently found not guilty in United States Judge Bethea's court on the charge of defrauding his creditors, is said to be contemplating going into a new business enterprise before long. In the recent case in the United States Court the defendant was charged with concealing $5,000 worth of assets after he had filed a petition in bankruptcy. Citizens Confer Relative to Celebrating Lincoln's 100th Birthday At the regular meeting of the H. H. Garnett Republican Club last Wednesday evening a committee was appointed to confer with the various organizations of Brooklyn concerning an appropriate celebration of the one hundredth birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln. The meeting was well attended and a general interest demonstrated. A temporary, organization, with the following officers, was formed: George E. Wibecan, Jr., president; Dr. W. L. Hunter, vice-president; Oscar W. Fulcher, secretary; E. H. Wilson, treasurer. It was the consensus of opinion that the occasion should be celebrated by a monster demonstration, and the following committee was appointed to determine the character of the programme W. R. Lawton, chairman; C. Smith, secretary; B. Watkins, P. W. Doyle, Charles Diggs, M. P. Saunders, and G. R. Tucker. The Y. P. B. U. of the Bercan Baptist Church, Bergen street, near Rochester avenue, of which the Rev. L. Joseph Brown is pastor, opened their annual fair last Monday evening at the above named church and continued until Thursday evening. It was a most enjoyable affair. The grand rally for the benefit of the Nazarene Congregational Church building fund was held last Wednesday evening at Summer Hall. The reports of the various captains demonstrated the fact that they have not labored in vain, as over 200 were turned over to the treasury. Those who spoke encouragingly to the members and friends of the congregation were Rev. William T. Dixon, D. D. Rector G. F. Miller and Rev. W. R. Lawton. Dr. W. L. Hamilton, pastor pro tem, presided. The annual Sunday School entertainment and apron bazaar of the Bridge Street A. M. E. Church was held last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, and proved a most pleasant and enjoyable affair. The bazaar opened with a priotic dinner. The tables were beautifully and artistically decorated in the national colors, red, white and blue. A pleasing programme was given each evening to the delight of all present. The officers of the school are Mrs. Lydia C. Smith, superintendent; Miss A. R. Accool, assistant superintendent; Mr. Harry Abbott, secretary; Miss Florence Hodges, assistant secretary; Mrs. C. H. Rivens, treasurer. The monthly literary and musicale of the Church Aid and Literary Society of St. Augustine's P. E. Church was held last Tuesday evening at the Settlement House, 105 Fleet place, and a well arranged programme was rendered. Mr. J. E. Robinson, prominent in the religious and social life of St. Mark's M. E. Church, New York, was the principal speaker. Mr. Robinson, who is a most practical young man, gave a thoughtful and interesting talk on the benefits of such organizations. The officers of the society are: Mrs. M. A. Simmons, president; Mrs. E. L. Young, vice-president; Mrs. J. E. Scott, recording secretary; Mrs. L. Page, financial secretary, and K. Delamar, treasurer. The society will hold its regular monthly meeting at the above named place on the fourth Tuesday in each month, at which time an interesting and instructive programme will be given. The rally for the benefit of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Fleet Street A. M. E. Zion Church on Tuesday evening proved most entertaining Mr. Louis H. Dowie, Miss Johnson and Mr. J. W. Straub, of the Christian Endeavor Union, gave inspiring addresses. The Roundtree Quartette, and Misses Eva Thomas and Sadie Thomas constituted the musical part of the programme and delighted the audience with their various selections. Mme. Mayhew was pianist for the occasion. The rally was given under the direction of Mr. George Mattocks, president; Mrs Amanda Hill, vice-president, and Mr. Joseph Bowles, secretary. Among the amusements of the weeck which proved to be a most enjoyable social affair was the annual Autumn entertainment of the Willing Workers' Circle last Friday evening, November 27, at Crosby's Hall Brooklyn society was out in large numbers. As the entertainment was calico hop, calico in a variety of patterns was never more attractive, as it was displayed with form and grace by those who were attired in keeping with the evening dress of the occasion. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Aged Home for Colored People, to which the circle has been annually contributing for some time. Dr. G. T. Watkins, formerly pastor of the Bridge Street A. M. E. Church, preached an able sermon last Sunday morning to a large and appreciative congregation of the above named church. The members were glad to see him. Reception of Society of Sons of Virginia. The eleventh annual reception of the Society of the Sons of Virginia, held in Summer Hall, Brooklyn, on Thanksgiving night, surpassed in numbers, brilliancy and good order and public function given by that time-honored organization. The crowd gathered early, and by 11 o'clock the committee on management was confronted with the difficult problem of where to put the people. And it not been that many who came came, they did not take part in the dancing, shortly before 12 o'clock the festivities would have been marred by overcrowding. Painter's orchestra was never heard to better advantage. This function of the society is always held on Thanksgiving night, and has become the annual event to Brooklyn Society. The supper room was in charge of Mr. J. N. Boone, who was assisted by Messrs. Herb and Wilson, well-known caterers, who gave their guest enthill satisfaction. Over 200 people were in attendance, all as tended that it was the best managed affair which they have attended for many a day. Full credit was given the committee of arrangements for the ministery in which they conducted the affairs of the evening for the comfort of their patrons. They were: John W. Winter, chairman; Henry G. Byrd, secretary; Peter H. Fisher, Sr. treasurer; J. Stewart, J. W. Gatewood, L. H. Berry, G. H. Carter, J. N. Boone, J. F. Byrd, W. M. Logan, J. B. Swan, Messrs. Burwell, Boone, Brown' and Tyler and the general officers. WILL RENT TO NEGROES Owner of St. James Apartments Written Letter to The Age. George W. Meyer, owner of the St. Japres Apartments, 99th street and Central Park West, takes exception to the statement made recently in The Auk that when a piece of property becomes a drug on the market it is rented to Negroes. According to Mr. Meyers he is sincere in his recent announcement that he would rent the Central Park West apartments to Negro tenants, and is advertising to that effect: The following letter was sent to the editor of THE AGE: "I read in your paper an article which wound up by stating as an example that when a property is a drug on the market it is then filled with Negroes. It is an injustice to me that such news is being spread around, as that is not a fact. I found it did not pay to fill my house with whites because they objected to the colored element and could find other locations suiting them better. "The colored people, on the other hand, cannot possibly find a better location, and I believe there are enough well-to-do people of your race to live in this fine house. If I am mistaken I will change to white again, as, notwithstanding all that has been stated by people who know but little about the real facts, it is a business proposition pure and simple for me. "Thanking you for your courtesy of giving my side of the case. I am, Owner of the St. James, 199th street and Central Bark West. MAYOR BUSSE'S SLIGHT CHICAGO, Dec. 2.—The Abraham Lincoln centenary is drawing near, and the whole nation will soon be engrossed in preparations to make the event all that it should be. In Chicago the initial move has been made by Mayor Busse in the appointment of 100 prominent citizens, representing important interests and nationalities, to arrange for a suitable celebration on February 12, 1909. Disappointment was felt by all of us in finding that not a single Negro citizen had been named on that committee. Whether the omission was due to indifference or a deliberate intent to draw the race line is not known. If it was due to forgetfulness that can afford us no comfort, and if it was consciously planned to leave us out, the purpose is little less than grotesque, and is but another evidence of how surely the Lincoln spirit is degenerating in the State of Lincoln. Surely the life of Lincoln has meant nothing if it has not meant that the Negro's progress to date has found him worthy to take a man's part in all national affairs. Lincoln as lawyer, as orator, statesman and President, all mean but little as compared to Lincoln as the emancipator. Entancipation is the one endearing monument, because it not only gave us a new nation but a new people, who have every hour of the time since 1865 proven their worthiness of Lincoln's martyrdom. It is to be hoped that in the coming celebration the ugly color-line offense will not be permitted to obtrude itself on an occasion of so much sacredness and importance, and that prominent and influential colored people everywhere will use the utmost of their influence and efforts to save this first centenary of our martyred President from the blight of the p.o.slavery spirit. In this celebration Negro men should courageously assert their right to participate in and honorable and self-respecting way. If our men and women would get together in some formal and forceful way they would be able to save the day from being a color-line celebration. The Negroes of this city have taken the initial step looking toward a fitting observance of the Lincoln anniversary. On Tuesday some of the prominent citizens of the city met in one of the largest churches to consider plans for the Lincoln celebration. Among those present were J. Gray Lucas, Hale G. Parker, Maj. J. C. Buckner, Dr. A. W. Williams, Dr. A. J. Carey and many others Tentative plans were determined upon contemplating a programme dignified in character, interesting in features, and in every way worthy of the man and the occasion. Seven committees, composing every possible feature of the celebration, were appointed. The best speakers and the best music obtainable are a part of this tentative programme. Mr. Charles Winter Wood, elucidionist, preacher, librarian of Tuskegee Institute and formerly one of the most popular and talented young men of this city, made a brief visit to our city during the past week and gladened the hearts of his many friends. A large number of Chicago's best citizens thronged Quinn Chapel last Tuesday evening, to greet Mr. Wood and become enchanted by his dramatic readings. He received genuine and merited applause, especially in his rendition of "Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde," and other pieces not quite so serious. Interest in Mr. Wood's programme was enhanced by the popular young soprano, Marie Burton; Mrs. Hutchison, whose singing was a delight, and the rising young violinist, Mr. Harrison Emangel. As usual, the large Négro churches in Chicago made Thanksgiving a veritable feast day for their members and friends. In a community of thousands of homeless young men and women, the churches are the only institutions that keep open for those who have no immediate home or family table. On no previous occasion have the strangers availed themselves so eagerly of this open-door hospitality offered by the churches as this year. Before a deeply interested audience at the Douglass Center Wednesday evening, Thomas Wallace Swann, general secretary of the Manhood Legion, delivered a forceful and logical address on Concrete Experience." The speaker enjoys require as a journalist, and is a student of social and economic questions. His address showed that he had deeply studied the questions he discussed and understandst them to the smallest detail. Illustrative of his minute knowledge of the things discussed was the tribute he paid the Negro for his contribution to American Civics. As he reviewed the work of Frederick Douglas, Robert Purvis, F. L. Barnett, John Stephens Durham, Stanley C. Ruffin, Preston Charles Showe, Francis H. Warren, and the Grimke's, Frank J. and Archibald H. Mr. Swann also addressed the Cornell Charity Club last Friday afternoon, and was listened to with marked attention. BOSTON'S BUSY WEEK BOSTON, Nov. 29.-The usher of St. Mark's Literary and Musical Union gave a paper party at Parker Memorial Hall last Wednesday evening, and as was anticipated, a very pleasant time was spent in dancing to the music of Toy's Orchestra. About 300 people were present and a very pretty scene was effected. The whole affair was in charge of Miss Bessie Lee and her staff of ushers to whose popularity the success is attributed. Mr. F. Gaston Hill, president of the union, managed the entertainment for the young people. The other ladies composing the committee of arrangements were Misses Olive Williamson, Ouida Kimbro, Fannie Ellis, Laura Bodene, Lottie Jordan, Christina Ward, Edith Henson, Constance Farley, Madeline Hall, Georgetta Johnson and Marie B. Ransom. The first of a series of winter dances to be given by the Cambridge Associates occurred last Monday night at Odd Fellows' Hall, Cambridge. There was a good crowd present, and Pat Toy's Orchestra was at its best. The officers of the club are Messrs. G. F. Douglass, president; W. H. Riggs, vice-president; C. H. Richardson, treasurer; C. C. Douglass, secretary; W. C. Stevens, assistant secretary; H. Howard, sergeant-at-arms; aides, W. Talbot, A. A. Myrke, J. Lewis, W. Cotton, M. H. Walton; -matrons, Mesdames E. J. Stevenson, M. E. Ducklass, R. Howard, E. Cotton and F. Butler. The centennial committee will meet next Monday night to close up accounts preparatory to remitting to the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, on December 3. the proceeds of the centennial enteffaintments. Mrs. W. A. Ridley entertained the Saturday Evening Bridge Whist Club last week at her home in Brookline. Hon. A. H. Grimke has left Boston to join his daughter at Washington, D. C., for the season. Mr. Grimke's rich offerings to the literary life of the city makes his presence here almost indispensable, and a host of friends and admirers regret his departure. Miss Maria L. Baldwin was the dinner guest of Dr. and Mrs. Courtney on Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bonner and family were the guests at dinner Thanksgiving: Day of Mr. and Mrs. Clement G. Morgan. Mr. Wm. H. Hazel has returned to his home in Cambridge, having completed his commission for an architectural firm in Springfield. Dr. Alfred P. Russell has announced the opening of his new dental parlors at 5 Park Square. Dr. Russell is one of the late graduates of Harvard Dental School and will enter into his profession equipped with the latest ideas and discoveries of dental science. The annual union Thanksgiving service under the auspices of the various churches in Greater Boston was held at the new Twelfth Baptist Church, Rev. M. A. N. Shaw pastor. The sermon was preached by Dr. Geo. L. White, of the Columbus Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church. His subject was "Thankfulness to God for His Benefits." Rev. M. A. N. Shaw opened the services and Rev. F. S. Hatton delivered the invocation. The responsive reading was led by Rev. B. W. Farris, and Rev. S. A. Brown read the proclamation. The Scripture lesson was read by Rev. S. J. Comfort, and after the sermon Rev. F. T. Washington led in prayer and Rev. C. A. Ward offered the benediction. The Twelfth Baptist choir rendered excellent music during the services, which is said to have been the most interesting of the union Thanksgiving services yet held in Boston. Boston was shocked by the accident which occurred at the State House last Monday, of which Sergeant Wm. H. Carney was the victim. Sergeant Carney was about to step on to the elevator when through a misunderstanding of the signal the elevator man turned on the power and before Sergeant Carney could extract himself his leg was caught and broken in two places. He was otherwise bruised. The accident created a great commotion at the State House, where Sergeant Carney is the popular messenger to the Secretary of State. He was immediately taken to the Relief Hospital and afterward transferred to the City hospital where it is believed that his present progress toward recovery despite his age will continue. The Unique Four, Messrs. Pat Toy, W. O. Armstrong, Jr., W. Bryant and Christopher Smith, gave a matinee dance at Peoples' Institute Hall, Thanksgiving Day, and an enjoyable time was spent by a good-sized crowd. Co. I. 6th Mass, Volunteer Militia, are quartered at their new armory, corner Bunker Hill and Lexington streets, Charlestown. They had their first drill there last week and are generally well pleased with the appointments of the place. After they are thoroughly settled the company will resume its series of assemblies. A merry party, composed of Misses Lella Stubbs, Katherine Brown, Arleon Bowser and Messrs. Charles Wilson, Andrew Lattimore and Wm. Sulzer, left Boston Thanksgiving Day for Brockton to be present at the dinner given by Mrs. Ernest Anderson complimentary to her daughter, Miss Florence Anderson, and Mr. Harry Brown, of Brooklyn, and to hear the formal announcement of their betrothal. The occasion was enlivened by (the music of Toy's) Orchestra. Mr. Brown is posted with the American Express Co. and Miss Anderson is her father's assistant in his extensive business. Miss Florence Anderson and Mr. Harry Brown were entertained by Mrs. Hattie Benjamin last Sunday at her home in Jamaica place. Miss Narka Lee was special guest of the Junior Saturday Evening Bridge Whirl Club, which met at the home of Mr. Bruce Gould last week. Mr. Brutus Gossie hat worn. Miss Madeline Hall, one of the most charming of Boston's society buds, entertained royalty at inner a party of young ladies. Thanksgiving Day at her home, 30 Parker street, Cambridge. Her dinner guests included Misses Lydia Bower, of Cohasset; Lillian Tynes, Gladys Caution and Constance Farley. In the evening besides Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drummond and Miss Bessie Lee, came Messra. Roscoe Bower, Powhattan Ruffin, Malcolm Lewis, Forrester Washington, Mitrian Hason, Charles Hall, Emory Morris 2d, L. B. 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KAUGHRAN 62 HAMILTON TERRACE NEAR WEST 144TH STREET REDUCED RENTS TO RESPECTABLE FAMILIES 234 AND 236 EAST 85TH STREET Five large iight rooms, bath, ranges and stationery tubs. Rent $20.00 and $21.00 a month. 230 WEST 28TH STREET Four large light rooms toilet in house. Rent $15 and $16 a month. Janitor on premises or Owner T. F. KAUGHRAN 62 HAMILTON TERRACE NEAR WEST 144TH STREET TO LET 181 West 134th Street ns and bath, Rent $19 per month. 8 East 132nd Street six rooms and bath, Rent $16 to $22 per mo 181 West 134th Street Five rooms and bath, Rent $19 per month. 8 East 132nd Street Five and six rooms and bath, Rent $16 to $22 per month. 115 West 25th Street Four rooms, Rent $15 per month. 138 to 142 West 133rd Street 6 rooms and bath; hot water supply, Rents $23.00 to $25.00. Apply Janitors or PHILIP A. PAYTON, JR., COMPANY. AMONG THE CHURCHES The annual Thanksgiving union service of the churches was held at St. James Presbyterian Church. The session was well attended by the members of the various churches represented services were opened with Rev. Bullen announcing hymn No. 18, which was followed by prayer by the assistant pastor of St. James, Rev. Mr. Holden, Rev. Butler next led the Scripture reading of the Nineteenth Psalm, and the congregation bowed again in prayer, Rev. Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's M. E. Church, read the President's annual Thanksgiving message the reading of the message was imputed to with interest. After the reading the congregation arose and sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee," after which the Rev. Dr. M. W. Gilbert, of St. Olivet Baptist Church, delivered the Thanksgiving sermon. Dr. Gilbert closed his text from the Psalms, 8th and 9th verses. Dr. Gilbert reviewed the past history of the race and said we had a great deal to be thankful for and that we had a right to be thankful for the privileges of the American institutions of learning and living in a great republic. He urged his hearers to strive to do the right as it was given them to see the right. The speaker condemned all unjust discriminations forced upon the race and scored bitterly those of the Vardaman and Tillman type as injurious to the best interests of a republic. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. At the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Rev. Fernandero preached to good congregations all day. In the morning the service was well attended and the sermon by Rev. Fernandero was interesting and stirring. Last Wednesday, under the auspices of the literary society, a union meeting of all the literary societies met. Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church. The Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, in West 134th street, is quite an add- ition and help to the spiritual need of Harlem. Rev. Horace Miller is pastor. He is doing a good work in Harlem. Services are well attended. Rev. Miller is a graduate of Lincoln University. Chestertown, Pa., and is an able addi- tion to the spiritual life of the city. St. James' Church. Services at St. James Church all day Sunday were full of good things. Rev Butler preached in the morning and wrenched to large congregations. Plans are under way for the remodelling of the church structure, which will add considerably to the church. Rev. Butler reports that the church is in good financial condition. The Literary Society is being revived by the young members of the church. Mr. William Brown, the president, is getting his material together. Rev. Butler announces that an anniversary church fair will take place soon. Wi. Olivet Baptist Church. At Mt. Olivet Baptist Church the Sunday services were, as usual, good in attendance. Dr. Gilbert preached a strong and stirring sermon which was enjoyed by all. After the services Dr. Gilbert announced the collection for the Young Men's Christian Association. The Sunday school followed the morning service and was well attended. In the afternoon the B. Y. P. U. met. Miss Edna Boyer presiding. The B. Y. P. U. is a helpful part of the church and is composed of an energetic set of young men. The fair at Mt. Olivet continues to draw large crowds. The fair will close Friday, December 4. Bethol A. M. E. Church: Last Sunday, at Bethel A. M. E. Church the day was crowded with interesting things. All the services were largely attended. In the morning a large congregation greeted the former pastor, Rev Dr. Wellington Henderson, who preached the morning sermon. Before the sermon Dr. Ransom installed the newly-elected trustees. The trustees installed were: James Thomas, H. S. Shippen, W. H. Croll. At 1.30 p.m. Rev Ransom preached a sermon to the True Reformers. The organization was well represented and a large gathering attended. In the afternoon, at 4 o'clock, the Bethel Literary Forum held an interesting session. Counsellor Jamesatis presided. In the evening Dr. Ransom preached to the Boyer Lodge. His subject was "King Solomon and Hiram." The lodge was organized in 1812 and has a membership of about The Missionary Society will present next Thursday evening a communion set to Rev. Banstein, of Africa. He sails Saturday for Africa. Friday evening there will be a church conference. Next Sunday Rev. W. T. Cooke, of St. Louis, is expected to preach. St Mark's M. E. Church. At St. Mark's M. E. Church a special Thanksgiving dinner was served by the church caterer, Mr. Daniel Wethler. At St. Mark's church fair exerciser were conducted under the auspices of the Choral Union of St. Mark's Lvum, Prof. Leon S. Adger is the director of the Choral Union and has succeeded in organizing a first-class musical union. The opening chorus by the Choral Union was an excellent number, Mr. Essex McCullough sang a pleasing solo. The sketch between Mr Woddy Goodlett and Miss Gerdine McDora was thoroughly enjoyed, Mr. George W. Allen presided. The fair continues to attract large gatherings. The next issue of Titz Agr will contain a full account of the facts and the general success. Some of the fair workers are Mrs. Charles Mayfield. Mrs. Dice Copeland, Mrs. Maggie Dickerson, Miss Hattie White, Mrs. George Weller, Mr. Gilbert Wilson, Mr. Allen Sasser, Mrs. Essex McCullough, Mrs. Dahney, Mr. Daniel Wethler, Mrs. Lottie Wilson, Mrs. Gilbert Wilson and Miss Edith Leonard. Sunday the service at St. Mark's M. E. Church was well attended. Services began with the song and prayer by Mr. George W. Allen. At the conclusion the choir and congregation joined in chanting the Lord's Prayer. Dr. Brooks then led the Scripture reading. Dr. Brooks's sermon was to young men. He told them that great responsibility rested upon their shoulders and how necessary it was to live upright lives. He warned them against dissipation in any form. It was the third of a series of sermons delivered to young men. In the evening services were in charge of the Silver Spray Circle. A circle composed of young women members of the church. The young women, all dressed in white, marched into the church singing. Services consisted of appropriate recitations and songs. Dr. Brooks commented upon the excellent work the young women were doing. Rev. Reyuter Installed. Rev. R. A. Royster, of the First Baptist Church of Sheephead Bay, Coney Island, has proved himself to be just the man for his present work. By his clean-cut, practical and earnest presentation of the Gospel and most affable personality he has won the confidence of the people of the community and endeared himself to the membership of the church. Before entering the pastorate he was a leading official in the Holy Trinity Baptist Church of Brooklyn and the Aaron to the pastor. He is highly esteemed by his brother ministers. After the death of Rev. Richard Irving, several were called to the work, but didn't prove satisfactory. In their effort to get a man who could build up the church God put Rev. Royster in the way, and he was called and took charge April 15, 1908. That he and his people might have an opportunity to try and know each other before establishing pastoral relation, he was not installed ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` REV. E. A. ROYSTER, Pastor First Baptist Church of Sheepshead Bay, Coney Island. until Thursday night, November 19. During Rev. Royster's short administration he built up the church numerically and financially, and has given new life to every department of the work. The Men's Aid, B. Y. P. U., Willing Workers and Sunday School are in a healthy and active state. The church and community are both fortunate in securing his services. White, Miss M. L. Butler, Miss Blank Wallace, Mrs. Catherine Demsey Mrs. Butler. Y. H. C. A. Last Sunday afternoon the pub meeting of the Young Men's Christ Association was held at Mt. Olivet Eist Church. The meeting was large attended by both men and women. Last Sunday was known as Woman's Day in the church, and the services were under the auspices of the Willing Workers. Services were largely attended by the church-going people of Brooklyn. The morning service was in charge of Mrs. L. E. Miller, Mrs. M. J. Zeno and Mrs. Anna Nelson. In the afternoon a beautiful memorial window in the memory of Richard Irving, who built their present house of worship and endearled himself to the congregation, was unveiled by Dr. William T. Dixon, assisted by Dr. L. J. Brown, Rev. Baskirt, of the Dutch Reformed Church, and Rev. J. E. Battle. A paper on the history of the church and life work of Rev. Mr. Irving was read by Mrs. Bertha Green. The principal speakers at the evening service were Mrs. Alice W. Wiley and Mrs. Des Verney. The officers of the Willing Workers are: "Mother" Fisher, president; Mrs. F. N. Winston, secretary; Mrs. Ellen Payne, treasurer; Concord Baptist Church, Brooklyn. Thanksgiving services were well attended at the Concord Baptist Church at 11 o'clock Thursday morning. The choir sang appropriate hymns, and Dr. Dixon preached a splendid Thanksgiving sermon from the prophecy of Isaiah, ix:6: "The government shall be upon his shoulder." The sermon was broad in scope and liberal in attitude toward government affairs in the nation—calling attention to many mistakes on the part of chief magistrates and drastic laws of discrimination and wet said Dr. Dixon, we are race continue to prosper. "Daniel Webster," said the pastor, "although from the free air of Massachusetts and the land of Pilgrim and Puritan father, we cruel enough to declare that the primitive slave law was legal, and Chief Justice Tawney said that the Negro had rights which white men were bound to respect. We were patriotic enough to follow the American flag in all the war of the republic, fighting for its honor, independence and our own freedom. Sunday services were largely attended at the close of the evening service. Dixon baptized three candidates. The Sunday School was attended by 145 scholars; collection $10.05. The Christian Endeavor meeting was led by Mrs. N. B. Dodson, who gave a summary on foreign missions. The Young Women's Christian Association is planning some interesting things for winter. Since the organization of the work among the young colored women of the city the branch has worked very hard to maintain a comfortable home for, the successful carrying out of its work. They have succeeded in a measure in placing the work on splendid footing. The home of the branch, 1453 W, 53d street, is an attractive and cheerful home to spend idle moments in profit. The reading and library offer an opportunity for self-culture. One of the most important events doubtless for the benefit of the association work will be the musicale given at the Central Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association at 15 West 53d street. December 18. at Y. W. C. A. 8.30. The musicals will be furnished by St. Mark's Choral Union, under the direction of Prof. Leon S. Adger. The artists are: Miss Alberta Lynch, Mr. Henry Pleasance, Mr. Richard Clark and Mr. Leon S. Adger, organist. The Sunday afternoon meeting was well attended. Miss Ruth Botts presided. Miss Foster read an interesting paper, "Does It Pay to Serve God?" Mrs. Mosselle, who is traveling in the interest of the Frederick Douglass Memorial, and Nurses' Training School, was present and made a brief address about the work of the home. Mrs. Mosselle is from Philadelphia. Sunday afternoon Mrs. Mary J. Gordon, of the Howard Orphan Asylum made the address. Her address was specially to the young ladies. Miss Ruth Botts and Miss Grace Campbell, who live in the country, spent Thanksgiving in Asbury Park. They report a pleasant time. Miss I. L. Moorman, the well-known business woman of Brooklyn, spent Thanksgiving at the association. Mrs. Mosselle, of Philadelphia, is stopping at the association. Miss Carrie T. King, the popular president of the Y. W. C. A., is living out-of-town in Mamaroneck, N. Y. She seems to enjoy the country. The members of the singing class are: Mrs. A. D. Jones, Miss Fannie Brown, Mrs. Monyard, Mrs. Edward Harris, Miss Bradley, Miss Gillum, Miss Strange, Miss Lulu Gray, Miss Estelle ```markdown ``` White, Miss M. L. Butler, Miss Blanche Wallace, Mrs. Catherine Demsey and Mrs. Butler. Last Sunday afternoon the public meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association was held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. The meeting was largely attended by both men and women friends and well-wishers of the association. Secretary Bell conducted the song service, which was participated in by the congregation. After the song service Dr. E. D. Roberts offered prayer and then the song service continued. Dr. E. P. Roberts presented Rev. Dr. Ransom, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, who was the principal speaker. His subject was "Impulse and Opportunity." His address was thoroughly enjoyed by the young men who evidenced the keenest interest in his inspiring talk. He said impulse and opportunity unite rarely in men's lives to deed as thought immortal. The meeting was enjoyed. The association work is moving along with great satisfaction. Last Sunday a special collection for the work of the association was offered in all the churches. The event that will long be remembered at the association was the annual Thanksgiving dinner under the auspices of the Bible class. The dinner was held last Saturday evening in the reading room of the branch. The dinner was attended by the different pastors of the churches and the board of managers of the association. Fun and wit enlivened the occasion and everybody enjoyed the feast. The dinner began about 8 o'clock with Secretary Bell extending a word of welcome to the diners Rev. Dr. Ransom offered the blessings and everybody settled down to a good Thanksgiving turkey dinner. After dinner the usual after-dinner speeches were inudged in. The after-dinner speakers were: Rev. Dr. Wisher, Rev. Dr. Holder, assistant pastor of St. James' Presbyterian Church; Rev. Mr. Fernandero, pastor of Metropolitan U. A. M. E Church; Prof. J. H Brown, of the city schools; former International Secretary Haines, and Mr. John D. Jones. Those present were: Mr. Kyron D. Allerton, Mr. John D. Jones, Mr. T. M. Henry, Mr. Hubert H. Harrison, Mr. Alonza Martin, Mr. R. H. Bernard, Mr. Perey Wilkins, Mr. J. W. Harris, Mr. Sterfing E. Dance, Mr. James Coleman, Mr. Richard A. Gary, Rev. R. C. Ransom, Mr. Alonzo Smith, Mr. R. J. Bottoms, Mr. J. B. Thompson, Mr. B. F. Jones, Mr. John Mitchell, Mr. Rawaswann, Mr. Miller, Mr. George E. Hains, Mr. John W. Wells, Mr. Edward E. Harris, Rev. Holder, Mr. Geo W. Allen, Mr. J. Van Rossman, Dr. E. P. Roberts, Rev. Dr. Wisher, Prof. J. H. Brown, Mr. Augustus A. Dill, Mr. J. T. Green. At White Rose Home At the White Rose Home. No. 217 E. 56th street, a Thanksgiving dinner was given to the little children of the neighborhood. It was a big affair for the little ones and is looked forward to with much pleasure by the mothers and children of the neighborhood. From 9 o'clock until 1 o'clock the home rang with merry laughter of the little ones. Games were played and special Thanksgiving songs were sung by the children until 10 o'clock, when the dinner bell announced that the Thanksgiving dinner was ready. The little ones marched down to the dining room. A feature of the dinner was the singing grace by the children. After the children's dinner the grown people, friends and workers of the home were served. The day will be long remembered by the inmates of the home. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1908 Y. M. C. A. Holy Communion will be administered to the Silicon Presbyterian Church congregation on next Sabbath, December 6, at 2 p. m., in the auditorium of the A. M. E. Zion Memorial Church on Bridge street, between Myrtle avenue and Willoughby street. Sabbath school at 2 p. m. in same place. Abundantia Baptist Church At a special meeting, of the Abyssinian Baptist Church on November 30, 1908, the Rev. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of Immuel Baptist Church, of New Haven, Conn., was called, to the pastorate of the Abyssinian Baptist Church. A grand entertainment will be given at Rossville, Staten Island, on the 17th and 18th of December. The proceeds will go to put the ground connected with the church in ample shape. Mrs. Mary Keith has returned from visiting her sister at Baltimore, Md., where she spent a very pleasant time. The Philosophical Reading Circle Society and the St. Mark's Lyceum will hold joint memorial services in honor of the late Hon. S. R. Scotton at St. Mark's Church, on 53d street, Sunday afternoon. Representatives from other leading literary organizations will be present. Among those speaking will be Dr. Bulkeley, Dr. E. P. Roberts, Messrs. Fred. R. Moore, D. E. Tobias, George W. Harris, Bishop Walters and Mr. Lark. Madame De Knight and Mrs. Wells Brown will sing. Brooklyn Y. M. C. A. At the Carlton Avenue Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, last Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the members and friends were highly edified by an able address on "Character," delivered by Prof. John T. Thorne, principal of the Evening Industrial School, at Public School No. 5. Following up his scholarly paper, Prof. Thorne gave in detail the work being done at his night school in the various trades and the benefit which some individual students have already received. One student in last year's class in millinery reported at the beginning of this term that she had cleared $150 from the sale of hats and flowers; another had done well in sewing, and a young man in the class in carpentry had in course of construction a large building planned by himself. He also said that last year two-thirds of the students were colored and this year the reverse is the case. Why this falling off among our people he was unable to explain. Secretary Hamlin, Rev. W. R. Lawton and N. Barnett Dodson also made enthusiastic remarks of approval of Prof. Thorne's helpful address. On Thursday evening of this week Prof. J. F. R. Wilson will give an entertainment at the building for the benefit of the association, presenting the Concord Female Quartette. Brooklyn Y. 7. C. A On Thursday night of this week there will be a stereopicon lecture at the branch of the Y. W. C. A., 112 Lexington avenue, under the direction of the Committee for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. Sunday afternoon, November 29, the rooms were filled to hear Mrs. M. S. Haynes speak at the regular vesper service. During the month just past Mrs. Gordon, of the Orphan Home; Dr. Dixon, of Concord Baptist Church, and Dr. Miller, of St. Augustine's, have each given practical and interesting talks at the branch on Sunday afternoons. On Thursday night, December 10, Miss Hallie Q. Brown will speak in the interests of association work at the Bridge Street A. M. E. Church. The annual turkey dinner will be given at the branch Thursday, December 17, from five to ten p. m. Make Yourself Presentable. You may not be a beauty. It is not given to every woman to be beautiful. It is not given to every man to be handsome, but we can all make ourselves presentable. We can all "groom" ourselves so as not to be physically obnoxious to fastidious people. This matter is exceedingly important to colored people as well as white. Men cannot secure and keep the best positions in banks, clubs and business houses unless presentable and physically acceptable. Girls cannot keep the best positions in commercial and domestic life nor win the best husbands, nor get along as well in the world in any manner unless they make a presentable appearance. All this is just as important for colored women as for white women. Before "Complexion Wonder" was discovered every ambitious white woman in the United States used some kind of powder or cold cream. Now they are learning to use "Wonder." This is the first discovery ever made which works for colored skin better than white skin. Now the people who use "Wonder" are mostly white women. It is high time colored women and colored men were learning to use it. You must also have your hair dressed attractively. 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Ad- deus of the corporation and its officers, Fisgd Chath “Sauare, New York "Address sil letters and make all checks aad rmoocy orders peyable to Tax New ‘Your Act Publishing Company. ——__—— = cadmas t Ane yun weunes “Great was the tribute that President Roosevelt paid the Coldred Young Men's Christian Association in making the cornerstone-laying address on ‘Thanksgiving. Greater, still were his words of hope and courage for the Ne- gro race. , With thorough information as to its present position and- with firm words of praise and advice tempered to the present occasion, President Roosevelt bas never ‘spoken for the Negro more helpfully and happily. The thousands ‘of. blacks and whites’ who heard him were convinced, but millions of blacks and whites have again been impressed by the President's sincere interest in the uplift of the race. He did not cajole the “Negro in fulsome flattery but plainly pointed oui: to him the grave responsibilities which freedom ‘and the franchise impose. % But when the President says: “The avenucs of employment should be open to one as to the other; the protection of the laws should be guaranteed to one ‘as to the other,” he touches the two vitals points in the solution of the Ne~ gros’ problem in the North as well as in the South. Therein he has made another appeal to the nation for a square deal to the Negro. Teeming with intense interest. in the black race, scintillating with his evi- dence of sympathy and confidence in its future, what more can the Negro or the nation ask as to where the President stands on, the position of the Wiexro citizen in the Republic? He dwelt at length ipon the wonder~ Sul_crograts made by the Negroes ‘in the black belt of the South, and in the remarkable Negro town of Mound Bayou and took otcasion to praise the citizens of that city,.and Mr. Charles Banks, who has contributed so_mucli to make Mound Bayou what it is. President Roosevelt's address has. done the Negro good. ‘It furnishes new evidence that he stands straight for a citizenship unhampered and un- favored by race or color. . Tue Ace but voices the sentiment of millions of Negroes when it states that the race has no better, truer or more helpful friend that President Roosevelt. | THE ACQUITTAL OF THE SPRING. © ACSRIELD. RIOTERS. Every white inan charged with riot- ‘ous “conduct and murder in connection with the late riots in Springticld, Mli- nois, has been acquitted. ‘What are the Negro voters of Springfield and of the State of Mlinois going to do about this? : When the lyncher in.the South is cleared it is said that it is because the Negro in the South has no vote. ‘The Negro throughout the State of Illi- nois has his vote. What are they going to do about the murders in Springfield? —— ig lane eatin: “ERS CORBISS ‘CRCION FEIT RS SON the depth and nature of the politica awakening beginning in the South. The evidence in the record votes for Taft seem to indicate that the South is genuinely breaking away from it Negro-suppression moorings. While by no means can the conclu- sion be drawn that the South has be- come resigned to the citizenship of the Negro, neither does it indicate, as our Democratic contemporaries suggest, that Taft and the Republican party have be- come resigned to the elimination ofthe Negro.’ The vote simply indicates that the South has begun to think about its po- litical and economic future and has so far relegated the Negro-suppression is- sue to the background. This political feasosing and unrest. means progress for the South, Political prejudice and solidity has meant the South's regress. This movement initiated by.the growing Business interests means the , gradual subsidence of. her hysteria, the political opportunity and salvation of the Negro. Int this gradual return to political sanity, many incidental schemes, curious asd un-American will be broaght for- ward 'to ‘ciminate the Negro: As such we viewzthe ‘Lily White" Republican ‘party 4 Tithe “Southern Party” just ; The Republic enduring such hideous gi0ciths cannot prevail but must pee wank, . ‘Acaowal yun ce at the election returns bows how entif dless is the charge that ete se ‘in’ wes the “pro Southern” teasing: of Roosevelt’ and Taft that caused the Democratic -Getection, ", Yatt carried Missouri: Maryiand and Weat Virginia where the deep line of cleavage between the two parties ia the citizenship of the Negra, The increased vote for the Re- ‘publican candidate in Virginia and North Carolina indicates the same busi- ness preference for Taft apd the sink: ing of tye Negro issue, Entirely futile was'the Uy-white attempt to befuddie the issues between the two national parties in Georgiz, and Taft, ‘pledged to the enforcement of the Negroes’ fran- chise, in urrrm and army, carried 37 counties: with the aid of the undivided Negro vote. In Alabama, where the Democratic machine alone elminates the Negro, the Bryan plurality of 41,000 in 1900 was cet in half. The same thing is true of Lopisiana, é *So not because of Taft's’ “pro-South- ern,” but in spite of Tafts’ pro-Negro leanings, the South makes the beginning of its breakaway. The progress toward two-party government there measures the ‘advance toward Negro political power., In the very unrest of the South, there is hope for the Negra: Eee Meee ea meee: Meneame ere We shall tall-very plainly and briefly from time to time on conditions in the greater city of New York. We want especially to call the attention of our readers to the shortcomings and their consequences, not in a spirit of pessi- mistic criticism, but rather in a spirt of helpfulness, We are fully aware of the good things that the race is doing locally and of the material progress it is making. Bur there are many things which might be better and for these we cannot cs; cape partial responsibility. For example, in several sections where our thoughtless young meri and women live, and whoie streets and resorts, they frequent, we notice a growing prejndize manifested by the white public, busi- ness houses and places of yfablic ac- commodation. Let us take 2 compara: tively mild case, yet one known gen- erally to the better ingermed residents of Brooklys, Prior to the establish- ment of that, noisy Negro dance hall on Fulton street, old: ime residents say. Negro employment ‘was much more general and Negroes were freely wel- come guests ,at the restaurams and cates: of that’ vicinity. At the present time, the game old residents tell ws, Negro eniployees are growing fewrr and Negro patronage is not encouriged. | A short distance further up Fulton | street, however, Negro patrons rescive cordial treatment. This state of affairs should not be allowed to exist or continue. Good and serious Negroes and the race in | eneral. should not be made to suifer | pecause of the conduct of the few and | thoughtless Negroes. i Jt is the first duty of our good and | respectable citizens and our ministers | ‘ving in this neighborhood of Brook: | yn towise whatever means are neces | sary to reform this dante hall and the | trect_manners of our young people in | hat vicinity. | THE BIRTHDAY OF LINCOL™ | The t90th anniversary of the birth © Abraham Lineotn, February 12, shoul he the occasion of fitting celebration hy all the Negroes of this country. Lincoln not only saved the Union, bur he emancipated the slave, While it i therefore zight and proper that the Ne. xFo should join in the general celebra- hon, it is also needful that he should make special efforts and special con memorations of the day. The day for him should be one of jubilant re- [sew af his progress since Freetam, of serious and common consideration of a inller freedom and an even brighter future. | In the largest general concrete effort |hidding fair to succeed dt Negto ean? hot consistently take part, We refer to the proposition, already far advanced, to raise $500,000 for an endowment of the Lincolfi Memorial University of Tennessee The Negro race to whose freedom Lincoln devoted and gave his fife will not hg admitted t the Tumessee insti- tution,-and to which the name of “Lin- soln" isa gross misnomer. But there ae many worthy Negro institutions of Karting needing aid, ‘These shoubl he helped, as fitting memorials, on Lincoln's birthday. ‘The Methodist Episeopat Church is making a splendid effort to raise $250,000 for the promotion of Negro’ education in the South. It is the religious duty of the Negro race, Meth- odists and Baptists alike, tO assist. But of all the efforts which the Negro race, should make, requiring 2 sacrifice on the part of none,.but the mite of all, is the settlerient of the mortgage of about, $3,000 at present resting against the home of Frederick Douglass at Anacosta, Virginia. . Douglass, strong and mighty, filled the breach for his oppressed-race in the time that tried men's souls, His home, a fitting mem- ofial to the race, should and mist be preserved.” . 8 Let every Negro who chetishes his freedom, who loves his race, who is proud of .its progress in the past and who is hopefal of its future, costribute to these his own great causes Let every Negro community recount in ora- tory, song and verse the fulness of the Ble’ and service of the martyr-Presi- dent, . Let the Negro race make the birthday of Abraham’ Lincoln = mile- tone in its ouward march. —— Dmurraa, povehrion mt ATLANTA. The National Society for the Promo- tion of Industrial Education has recent ly. been in session in Atlanta. This or: ganization is composed-of the leading white educators throughout America. It seems strange that such a meeting ‘should’ take place in the heart of the South, principally uader the auspices of white people, when it was oaly a few years ago that thé average Negro felt insulted almost if the subject of indus- trial education was mentioned to him. What a change has come about? . —— i. AN UNDYING SBCTIONALION. ‘4he announcement of the plans of the Lincoln Farm Association reveal Southern sectionalism and bigotry dom- inant in Kentucky councils. Lincoln, the savior of the Union, was born in Ken- tucky, yet"the Kentucky Legislature hay refused to consider Kentucky's cele#ra- tion of Lincoln's birth. At the eost of thousands of dollars the Lincoin Farm Association has restored to its original state the gid birthplace with its build- ings, as Lincoln knew them. The farm situated in Larue County" near Hodgenville, accprding to plans several years, vid, will’ be déslicated “on ‘Lin. coln's birthday’ By President Roosevelt, as a’ National memorial. To the. res- toration of this historic and sacred na- ticnal spot, it is teported that Kentuck- ians have contributed practically noth- ing and the State of Kentucky nothing at, all Me ‘Not only this, the Kentucky Legis- Intufe, at its last’ session refused to even consider a State Commission to assist in the national dedicatio™™ Rs asked for in a special message by the cobrag- ous Governor Wil:on, Aside from the immediate fecling aroused, the incidem. has served to re- mind this country that the South is not vet ready to come together with the rest of the nation on the issves of the Civil, War.” The memories of iis defeat and lisaster still rankles deep and strong in he breast of the Southerner. Yet other xenerations mist pass away refore the Somth can take a rational iew of Lincoln and the Negro. | * LIBERIA, : From,all’ yhat we can hear concern: {ing the ‘condition and ‘prospects~-of Li jberit, there are several serious cle- jens in the situation which from al points of view demand the immediate eateuon of the Liberian government. The first relates to the efficiency and [purity of the judiciary. Tt is being pretty enerully reported in England jand Asewhere that the Liberian judici [ary is not only inefficient “but corrupt. te these charges have any Uasis there should he a reform, We very much fear that there are’ some few individuals in the ‘Liberian Congress and m other high otticial posi- tions who prefer to enrich themselves ag individuals at the expense of the prosperity and future safety of their country. The highest test of self-gov- ernment is’ the abilty of people to sink individual seli in the general desire and etfort to benefit their country rather than to build up the fortunes of them- selves at the expense of the good name and prosperity of the country. In these wo respects Liberia is expecially on trial before the world just now. oe sundae aarabnee wes: f 25) She conclusions. snd supporting statements of Sidney Reid in his discus- aan of “Prejudice Against Jews" in the [Independent for November 26, are true, then the Negro rice can sympathize vith if it cannot actually pity the He- breve rice in this country: + | The writer gives facts, names and tars, tthe eect that “pesiule against Jews rather than diminishing. is increasing.” No Honest and informed Finan looking at the social status of the [Negto over the lapse of the last gener- fition can doubt that he has made ad vance in all parts of the country. Quot- ing Cvntile Americans, the weiter gives it staceering array of offensive and in- erdat atleged Jewish race traits. Ry Genparivn with virtues of the Jews in the eyes af other Americans, the Negro anesthe an angel. ‘The Gentiles quesed say “the dishon est among then (ilebrews), are out of all proportion to their number. No other people so persistently, -shrewdly, cunningly, constantly skin the very verge of crime and even go’over the verge.” Arson committed by cunning shop keep- ery who want to collect insurance is nared as a typical Jew .crime so com- mon ‘that quite recently a number of insurance companies declared they woul no ‘Idnger take risks on property owned hy men whose names ended in “ski” or “Sky.” “The gentile American quoted by My. Reid continues: wate Sifad te Somme ie ovintting’<lating put forts ty desitn Taw | BePraies ceSSavite of Ueriee pevtenace' wit, eat. et all proportion tenth" sewer oi hete rece sf coaparon, with theoreat of ee a ed ee 70 i crete, fe,00 gith sae = Sr Se fad - ats pie ene te "asd be servet ret- Pucreh s aras sete oy ge a it thay’ soemer leave the ae ‘wee ft 700 ‘att ther ‘are cman, and” children Sea sao tecegh they bad nse “wenbed for Ean nto Sewer ent tone, habits aire Ge “Health Department (e@cials Ingalls AE A LEG STuat te the way the matier looks tote. tallgnnt Gentile eta. ine Mncrant POS ve mr ‘Tho Teasen, whi cacnot tell: PPS, Sel lke yoo, Bre Fei’ Terrible is this wholesale indictment ot the Jew. Heavy is this burden of race stigma under which the respectable Jew labors. But for ourselves we want to say that according to. our experience there are respectable Jew classes, as clean, manly, scrupulous ard honorable, as similar classes among any other race and people. However great is the re- sponsibility that rests upon these classes, of raising the standards of their lower classes and -of freeing their race of their generally bad reputation. In support of his contention-that pre- judice dgainst the Jews is increasing, Mr. Reid recites a pathetic instance of discrimination in the Adirondacks. An Adirondack hotel recently refused shel- er over night ta a young Hebrew lady with small children “though the wilder- ness was around. She could not even my a glass of milk for the children.” this is declared to be fairly indicative Hf the Jew's troubles at summer resorts. “Every one knows,” the writer. says, about the prejudice exhibited against jews by the management of the Man- uittan Teach and Oriental Hotels.” Among the other New York hotels ¢x- ibiting prejudice is mentioned the Nasa, in which a very prom nent young [ Ichrew lady was refused permission to td a social © function. ‘The Hotel venaisvance recently refused to turn wer its lease to a Jew in accordance vith the contract of the hotel tenant. febrews are excluded from the Uni- ersity and Union League Clubs and || ven the Crescent League Club of rovklyn, — From the private schools, specially where the mame is pre: |. suncedly Jewish, Hebrew students are ebarred. ‘Ihe writer names the far- amed Hotchkiss -schoul specitically. | 1 rum college fraternities, social circles | ' nd first-class residences akke Hebrews re excluded. Almost incredible is Mr. || vids’ statement that many summer re- | 5 wrts in their announcements state that | sonsnmptives, Hebrews and dogs are a tiken.” Reaching the climax of his tter complaint the writer exclaims, “I onder if Christ were to return here |" nong us, how many Christians would |” y heed to him and his teachings.” If | p ch is the treatment of the Hebrew, | rely the treatment of, the, Negro does ¢ sifer by comparison, . CMITORTEL ADDER THOUGHTS. The _widely-published proposal of the Georgia layer for a strictly South- cin party frce from entangling alliances with the old parties, to hold ‘the tailance GF political power, “wringing ‘conces- Siens" at will from. both” national parties is one of the most useless though taking political propositions ever made. The South already controls the head and forms the body of the Demo- cratic party, while it has pocketed. the tail of the Republican party, the “lily white.” Howe mach more cai the South expect without: being a hog. ‘The, attempt of the Georgia “lily whites” to. displace Collectors“ Rucker and Devan ap the score of Negroes boit- ing ‘Tait. reminds ns of the drowning than trying to cateh a straw. The Repubeans 6f Logan, county, Cklshoma, in clecting ‘that diplomatic rulured politician, Mr A.C Hamlin, to the Legislature, have simply added” to the pearantees of future peace in the new Stain The Democratic Governor, Haskell, can also pour. “oil” om the trenbled waters.” - Jobn Temple Graves, Hearst, editor, oritor and vice-presidential candidate of the Independence party in the last cam- pig, iis sand will she geturn to. At mnt fo acctinie the editurship of a new Hearst paper there. Unehain your dows of war again, Mr. Graves ani the solid South je a “goner.” Just think what cacy, nicking Georgin ill be for Tall ‘in, 4912, with Graves, Tom Watson and William Jennings Bryan all hammering cach other, How many Negroes would answer “tyes,” if they were asked did they know ‘that’ the successful coach of the foot- ball, team of the “Massachusetts State Agricultural College was a Negro, Mathew Bullock, the famous end on the Dartmouth faotball team of @ few years ago? ~ The new Negro. town of -Allensworth on the ‘Santa Fe ‘allroad, in the most fertile part of Southern California, and famed after the Negro, Chaplain” Al- Tensworth, of the United States Army, Till, but ta, the teat the prophecy off Booker “Washington, that i the Ne; were to cejonize,. wall woal Rovc"to 8 Thetted fo Beep the Nee Fret im and offe sevym times higher to ceep the whit ‘oat We don't know Row Keep & Gark. Ps . — ° The colored people of Chicago com- of thele member 16 respomsibte poctious ir a £0 Mr. 'Frank Leland for Cogmty Comenis- over and Dr. Late bac tothe Lega lature. "Chicago is the “Windy City” al fieht, but dow keep blowing about it ‘ou ‘ieep on sawing wood and we of the East will do the ret. Anothér thriving ‘Negro town, Hob- som ‘City, Alabama, "bas 2 "covmplete roster of Negro ials from mayor dawn. "The residence of Congrésaman Hobsdt of Merrimac fame, in Alabama leads us to the tite remark that politics sometimes: makes strange bed fellows. But the beautiful story which Congress- man Hobson tells in magazines and on the. platform of Negro political ince- pacity carries us- to say further that truth is stranger than’ fetion, In Calvin, the Negro town of Cass cqunty, Michigan, which has a popula- tion “of 2,500, "1,500" of “whom are colored, the Negroes in the township round about own property, the market Yalue of which is $400,000. The officers of the municipality. are’ supervisor (mayor), clerk, treasurer, road commis- sioners and school directors, al! of which are colored except the treasurer. The significant and somewhat explanatory statement, is then, made ‘by the, Negro town ‘clerk that they have no “profes- sional politicians” in their midst. The only colored section foreman, Joseph Thomas, of | Minersville, em- ployed on the Schuylkill Valley Divi- sion of the Pennsylvania Railroad, last month was awarded, over a. score of white section fpremen, the prize of $50 in gold for having the best section of trackage covering the distance | from, Philadelphia to Lytle, a distance of 95 miles. Mr, Thomas was foreman all right. The Charleston News and Courier has coincd a new term, “Bryaniac.” The Courier doesn’t state but’ from all the evidence obtainable. it is almost in- mvariably an incurable mental malady. ‘The New York Ace furnishes an ever-teady subject for our brilliant Lemocratic contemporaries, when they have settled all problems to their coni- picte satisfaction, or have laid.down ex- ict fermula for their sohftion. ‘The eveland Gazette recently assaiis Tue \ce titer this vigorous and enlighten- ie fashion : The New York AGE. a0, alleged race'pa sets pubiinial tant week othe Bent "Epa oF die eS PE | We will not trouble ourselves to quest it what the Gazette is driving. we will ay off-hand in passing that we never ward wf the Gazette being xccused of wiblishime “the est anything. Extn | io mud-stimging there is a little New: England Negro organ when placed be- | ce the Gasete looks like a work of | et. | Ky a purely colored sort of reasoning, | Innit "you Know, the $100,000 Colored | YMC. AL building, $30,000 of which | vas suliccrihed by ‘colored citizens, puts he Cayiitel of the Nation in the same |! "ass with MisSissippi with its twelve ‘enzo banks, i : ‘The. defence last week of the South |: y Governar Patterson. of Tennessee, | mM the segre that “worse crimes |) againss the Negroes) are committed in | | ne North than in the South" world | cem) to indicate that the South has been |! waded to tke “you're another” stage || fcisiizatiog. This ie progress. we [I ssure you. There is hope, hh HRaee Advanciog, Tt would be interesting to know what our forefathers would say were they to awaken to life here on earth, and be xiven statistics of what the colored people have accomplished since their emancipation from. slavery. In every city of the. United States may be found able, educated and. ste- cessful colored mople. poets, artists, ora- ters, actors, musicians, attorneys, edi- tors, clocutionists, teachers, clergymen and scholars, besides good business men aud women. And yet the majority of white people in our country, even those of ‘kindly interest in the colored race, persistently talk about the failure of the Negro to make progress and the problem which this “failure presents to our country. ‘The Negro. has not failed: he has not proven “himself incapable. He has, on the contrary, shown amazing power to Fise out of the awful ignorance. im- posed upon him first by the savage con ditines af his native land, and. later hy the fetters placed upon him by the white race. And now comes the discovery, by an archxolugist, of a buried city in Abys- Sinin which brings ‘to Tight treasures of art and shows indications af a. high state of civilization once enjoyed by ‘the Negro races of prehistoric times. it is the Gest ray of lisht which his: tory or science has ever offered the colored race regarding. their inherited analitirs “Always. has it heea insisted kipon that “they were hopeless savages from the earliest start, and that any eweption only proved the rule, It should give the colored race new Inpe and courage to know that its orice inal state was one of culture and achieve. ment.” Meanwhile, the Work important for the raik and “file of the race. to- day is that of Ieing satftied te do Inu Me and simple duties well, until they can do more ambitious anes, and 19. cultivate the homely virnies, and to take more pride in their homes. All over America, ‘wherever the col- ored people have settled in, communi- tics, there is a painful evidence. of their lack of pride in the making of an attractive home. Well dressed iiren and women come forth from dingy homes, ugly from the lack of a little paint or whitewash, ‘and where the light of day straggles through unwashed and un- curtained windows. Clean up and brace up. good people, and realize how great have been your achievements in the past, and how won- desfal they are in the present! |: An success to-you!—Miss Ella Wheel- er Wilcox in American-Journal Exami- ner. ne 7 Industrial Edvcation. ‘One of the best statements in’ brief form of what industrial education in ‘the public schools ought to be and what it ought not to be, was made in an address) at Chicago’ last, week oy john H. Finley, president of the Col lege of the City, of New York. After saying thet manna! treining should be ivan to every pupl ot co rach for set for, cngae Me sie fcachere absald be peld‘cooagh to gestd them from daily werrlment over ‘mal- ioe from "faite Nodaneal trials jee from “false “i is this ‘Beie€ ‘but’ pregnant : L, with every "boy could ‘batt, bosne traiding of bie bands, sot 20 specialized as to make his Hfe occupation foreor: dained at 13 or 14; and not eo taught as fe, make, him think that the cael is producing—to make country FANE, Peas, is exports are larger Fa like to. hive avery. boy, rich ot poor, whatever his occupation is to, be Titer educated in is fatelict and i his hands; but I should emphasize in that education thay all this was not for a jageation ‘But for power 10 live re There is the issue which is now agi- tating educational,. “commercial” and labor cifcles wherever the aubject has come under discussion. It is the ques- tion of whether industrial education of public school children shall be for the Take of «industrial knowledge, 40 a8. to make them aller and frecr'in industey and nobler. in chiscnship, of for the sake of specialized skill. so as to make them the better factory peons at an earlier age—The Public (Chicago). and nobler in. citizenship, or for th sake of specialized skill, so as to mak them the better factory peons at a earlier age—The Public, (Chicago). WHAT THE NEGRO PRESS HAS TO SA\ If the Negroes of this city will unit in an’ effort to keep a certain clas of white men from some of our Negr women, we will most heartily join the movement. Evils to he eradicated ar many.—Lynchburg, Va, Americas Trumpet. ThAman who tells you that the Thir. teenth, “Fourteenth “and. Fifteenth Amendments are in any danger tell him that 84,000,000 people have placed met to guard them and who are determined that they shall remain irrccoverably. un: disturbed on the statute book the law of the whole land. —Cadiz, Ky., Inform: er. Every Negro throughout the country rejoices to know that Supreme Court Justice Harlan is a true and tried friend Ww the race. He believes in. enforcing the law alike with reference to all na- tionalities. “Foo much praise cannot be extended to Justice . Harlan—Owens- hore, Ky,, Reporter. - When the colored brother was ninety- nine per cent. of the Republican party in this State they were very considerate af the white Republicans, “Now the latter is gaining a stronger foothold on the party organization and. some of them are inclined to eliminate the col- ored‘brother. There may be some fun ahead.—Savannah, Ga. Tribune. The Washington Post is giving some mighty good advice to the, Democratic patty, Matis the solid “South, but Ephraim is joined to, his idols, let him alone, says the good bouk. “And. an- other’ philosopher tells us that there is wo use in singing psalms to a dead horse. And, morcover, Andy Johnson said it was’ useless: tovAvaste ammuni- Gon on dead dneks—St. Paul’ Appeal Color prejudice has so blinded thou sands of our white friends that they are unable to clearly sce that the na- tive-horn colored people are not the greatest peril to this government, Doubtless it will require many years of experience before the white people will he aroused to. the fact that the stabile ity of our free institutions can only he maintained and preserved by. natives born citizens.—Philadelphia Tribune. The demand for an educated and prepared ministry is the call of the hour, and it is only a shart time when ihe young man who tells his hearers that “all the minister has to dois to yen his mouth, and God will Gil it, will be forced into some school where ie can get his head filled: as well as kis “mouth. — God will truly ill the mouth with wind, but the people need nore than: dreams and wind.—Nashville Clarion. . The -rreat_ moral wave that swept wer Springfield several months: ago, caving in its “wake blood, fire and apie, seems to have “gone the way f all Mesh!” From reliable informat- ion several cases of assault have taken ace there since the riot, but alas! no form of ontraged virtue has shaken he city from center to circumference! *ossibly the fact that the criminals are chite has something to do with the eavenly peace and harmony that now revails. When we see what amazing <nefitsacerue to the possessor of a chite face, even when he glides along he broad highway of crime, we think f the prayer of an old Negro, who al: “Lord, if you'll just’ make me shite, this ‘earth is a good, cough eaven for me."—Cineinnati, Union, The great campaign is over. Judge ‘aft, one of Ohio's rioble sons, has cen honored in reeciving the highest ift to he given at the hands ¢f the meriean people, ‘To this place of onor and trast ke has for years heen roving. He is an ideal American richly en- owed by natire and superbly prepared Y experience to preside as the exect= yr af the greatest government in the || AML men can. expeet justice at his | ands, Tle hits the interest of our coun y at heart. We know kim, we honor | im. and to him we look for the carry- | it it of the Roosevelt gplicies to the | race, happiness and proterity. of us | 1—Urhana,, ©., Informer. : No matter what the business may he, | | ‘owners and aperators af Negro en: | rprises want the patronage and. sup. “taf the masses of the race, equal | dine, equal accommoilations, equal pos | jeness. must he shown the humiblest |} nong us. No one is obliged to spend |! s-money with another heeause of the | ackness, rawness, welownesg oe | hiteness of his skin. What the Muyer | J ants is the full ‘value. of his money: the pirchase of every line of mer- |! anise, nothing less, nothing mare, | The colored man who does. business | , nestly, with’ dye reward for the feel- | § as of those -whose patronage he secks, | 4 weeny masTONT | LESSon ; : es _ nes ee oma | (‘0 leppleay Qapentenay"~Lageet, try, says: z sae “Distinctions in form, color -and Physiognomy divide the huran species into three. great ‘types or Hiei se as the black. (Ethiopian or Negro), yellow: (Taranian or Mongolian) ant the white (Caucasian.) : The black rae -from time immemorial have been the hewers of wood and the drawers of water for their ‘more favored brethren, To prove the falseness of such-deliber- ate and studied misrepresentation of the early Ethiopians, we are i a thorities on the ‘leilization of the black Ethiopians and Egyptians: : “The Ethiopian nations with’ which we have becomé acquainted’ #Pthe fore- going chapter must altogether be ranked an the lowest grade of civilization There still however exists an evident difference of improvement among them. Nevertheless there certainly did exist a better cultivated and to @ certain dee gree a civMized Ethiopian people, who dwelt in cities, who erected temples and other edifices; who, though without let= ters, had hieroglyphics; who had gov. ermment and laws; and the fame of whose progress in knowledge and the social arts spread in ‘the carliest ages over a cotsiderable part -of the earth? that state ‘was “Meros”"” S"Merbe’ has ‘been celebrated for up- wards of 2,000" years, but its distant civilization “has ‘always involved it in mmystery and obseyrity.:* * e “Merog," however, didnot appear alone; a new world of antiquities whose. ex- istence had not even been imagined were laid open to the view of the as \onished Boor ore he southern boun- lary of Eaypt and’ the last cataract the’ Nite Kad" niko been “consideghncd 45 the utmost verge of ancient civilfay tion and science. More distant reg however, ‘were now explored, The carly travelers, Brure and his forel ‘ ners, first’ Ted ‘the way by crossing the ubian desert; others soon followed wre “penetrated up the “Nite keeping: rear its banks, ‘where they discovered that succession of monuments which Nas excited so much astonishment jong all lovers of antiquity, as well hy their numbers as by their magni~ aude. Temple after temple appeared, sometimes erceted upon and others ex- savated in the rocks and earth; searee= ly had the travelers left. one than an- other arose to their view. Colossal figures buried Up to their shoulders in sand still towered above all these and inilicated the ginaiitic strugtures which lay concealed behind them! As the travelers continued their journey an immense number of pyramids appeared, iwith temples und ruine of: cities close by or intermingled with theo. -andese—» ist the distant Meroe itself; amd what realized the earlier. hopes of the author. the author. the ancient’ temple of Jupiter Ammon’ was discovered sill ere yctaiestic nits ruin.” ier, Eeopicat Toestenta neta, “The Soudanese author of the Farikhes Soudan tells su that 44 white princes had ruled over Ghana before the great black Princes arose, In the carly part of the eleventh cemtury Ando- chast was tributary to, Ghana and was riled as Sidjilmessa had ‘once been by \ black prince, “EL Gekri_ has Preserved an interest- DK description of both towns as. ghey were known to the travelers ami mec, hants of the Mohammedan Spain, ‘The terber Tim Yeronton had ruled in \ndeghast a hundret xears hefore El Rerki wrote, and. iN. hat aigee much ‘ad happened. The black kingdom of ihana, “already famous in ihe eighth entury, had risen in Prosperity and im- ortance and had spread northwards, onquering ‘among other territories the inedom of Andoghist. “Tn the year O54 the town of Andoghast, still ‘rich nd tlourishing. not only acknowledged he rule of Ghana and paid tribute, but ras also a place of residence of the lack monarch. [1 the following year,’ O35. the Almoravides, already. setting ut upon their northward march, ‘made first example of this town, The rok it by assault and sacked and pi ed it, exposing it to every hort { barbaric warfare, and it is especial ated that ‘they treated the populatic f Andoghast with this extreme. sigoe cease the town had acknowledged he sovereignty of the black king of hana" “Among the peoples ruled by Ghana tthe Arab period one of the act Hpertant was known by the name of neira, Wangara or Wakare. This rope claimed on their part to have escended from the Persians, ¢ 9 he faet that Persian influence ex: ded at avery early: period to the ack countries in Africn is atso at sted by the ruins of Persepolis, here among the his-relicfs believed antive been carved” in commencen en of the glories of Cyrus and” his mediate | successors there ‘is ene F hich shows the king in the wer wf Toe ving tribute from. the sambsseuloce | suibieet nations. ant among here ere is a Negro, In the year toy Ghana was stilt the jain Wack kingdom, if the Western man, The name of the regain Vereign was Tenkamenin, who nace cde ihe Urone in the year, 1085, in cession to his maternal anfeler fect was the custom among these blacks F the succession to, Ko always to the at of the king's sister” Dedicated With President Reeve volt Present—Other Washington News WASHINGTON., D. C. November 20.—Eight thousand persons, many of whom were of the Caucasian race, witnessed the ceremonies attending the laying of the corner-stone of the new $100,000 home of the colored branch of the Young Men's Christian Association on Thanksgiving. As was exclusively told in last week's Act, the principal address delivered by President Theodore Roosevelt who further assisted by spreading the mortar in which the massive stone was imbedded at the conclusion of the speaking. President Roosevelt, despite his generous impulse to put in a world for the Negro, felt a peculiar delicacy about making certain references to the race problem while the campaign was in progress, fearing that his motive might be construed as a play for votes and that his message would lose much of its power for the good that he intended for it to convey. To avoid being misunderstood the President chose the psychological moment after the election to tell the colored people and the nation what he thought of the duty of the white man owed to the Negro and of the obligatory upkeep upon the Negro as part of the body politic. A careful reading of the speech will show that every word rang true and that as a state paper it will take rank with any utterance that has fallen from the lips of any President of the United States since Abraham Lincoln. Mr. E. J. Morton, President of the Colored Branch of the H. M. C. A., presided, and after a selection by the men's chorus of one hundred, under the direction of Prof. John T. Layton, introduced Commissioner H. B. F. MacFarkand, who delivered a brief address. After making note of the especial fitness in choosing Thanksgiving Day for laying the cornerstone of a structure that will hold the highest ideals, Mr. MacFarkand said. "In this District where there is a larger colored population than, anywhere else, the Colored Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association has great opportunity and great promise. The subscription of $30,000, raised entirely among colored men and women, is of the greatest significance. It is the largest subscription of its kind ever raised by colored men and women. It is not only a credit to those who give it to the colored men, but will have a stimulus to the colored race throughout the country. Already it has started similar enterprises elsewhere, and they will multinly in the future." The arrival of the President at this juncture was the signal for tumultuous applause. The mass of people in the street, in the windows and on the roofs of the surrounding houses cheered lustily and clapped their hands, while the women waved handkerchiefs and small flags which they had brought for the occasion. The picture was truly an inspiration, suggesting the loftiest patriotism and racial unity on the common ground of moral uplift. The President's address was frequently interrupted by applause, the importance of the N. M. C. A. work among the colored people, his plea for the same measure of opportunity for the white and the black American, for the equality of all before the law, recital of sacrifices made by public-spirited Negroes for the general welfare, and his hearty endorsement of the labors of Charles Banks and his followers in establishing the Negro town of Mound Bay, Miss., as a striking example of the constructive genius of the colored people, were especially happy and came in for many evidences of enthusiastic approval. The President was in excellent voice and his rare good humor, beholden to loveliness, and never feel perfectly at home with him. His several departures from his fully prepared manuscript were felicous and timely. An ovation was given him as he took his seat. Immediately after the President had finished speaking he took a steel trowel, with a wooden handle, the property of A. L. Harvey, holograted bricklaver, and which is the same instrument that Mr. Harvey uses every day in his work, and spread out the first mortar. Commissioners MacFarland and West, Dr. W. P. Thirkfield, President of Howard University, visited the museum, added mortar to the foundation, and as the choir sang "How Firm a Foundation" the big block of granite was lowered in its place. A copper box in the stone contains copies of the Washington newspapers of the day a Bible, copies of the President's speech, the history of the colored department of the Y. M. C. A., and an emblem of the society. A noteworthy incident happened just before the stone was lowered, illustrative of the unconventionality of Mr. Roosecoh Turning to Levi Adelson, a founding member in his working garb, awaiting the signal to move the block and tackle, the President said; "Come here; I want to shake hands with you." Somewhat overcome by stage fright and visibly embarrassed, Mr. Adams smilingly stepped over to Mr. Roosevelt, and shyly wiping the grime from his sturdy hand, extended it and received a hearty grasp from the President, who turned to those about him to tell him that he would shake hands with the man behind the gun—the man that does the work." Interesting meetings were delivered by Richard C. Moies, of the International Y. M. C. A. at New York, Secretary L. F. Johnson and others. President Roosevelt was accompanied to the site of the Y. M. C. A. building 12th street between S. and streets, W. Security, between Willis Street and Capt. Archibald W. Butts, attache of the Whig House staff. Among other prominent persons who occupied seats upon the platform were: Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy Department; John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds; Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the District Municipal Court; W. T. Vernon, Registrar of the Treasury; James A. Cobb, Ablestate District Attorney; Reva M. W. D. Norman, M. W. Clair, John F. Hurst, Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, and B. F. Vance, Financial Secretary of the E. M. E Church Extension Board; L. E. Johnson Secretary of the Y. M. C. A.; Contractor S. H. Bolling, Architect W. Sidney Pittman, John B. Sleman, Jr., Dr. Merrill E. Gates, Dr. W. P. Thirkeld, President of Howard University; Meodanes W. T. Vernon, C. W. Childs and Portia Washington-Pittman; J. F. Hurst, R. W. Thompson, manager of Thompson's National News Bureau, W. Chase's Chase Bank, Bev D. E. Moorland, International Secretary Y, M. C. A., Dr. R. C. Morse of New York, Commissioner H. B. MacFarland and Henry L. West, and many others of like prominence. The invocation was offered by Rev. M. W. Clair and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. M. W. D. Norman. The structure is well under way. It is to be 63x165 feet, and when completed and furnished will cost $100,000. Of this sum $25,000 was contributed by John D. Rockefeller on condition raised by the Association. Of the $30,000 subscribed by the race, $12,000 has been naid in. The architect is W. Sidney Pittman, who designed the Neo building at the Jamestown Exposition. Great credit attach: to Secretary Luno E. Johnson, wh which labored night and day for man: months to tame about the splendid results of the day. NEWS FROM PITTSBURG Big Mass Meeting of All Negro Churches Being Planned PITTSBURG, Dec. 1.—Rev. Mr. Herrington pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, S. S. is the right man in the right place. He has been in the city only a few weeks, but there never was a man so well loved in so short a time. He is a representative A. M. E. minister. Services at this church last Sunday were enjoyed by a crowd. We are keen for the support of race enterprise your correspondent has ever heard was made by Rev. Herrington at his church last Sunday. It is the opinion of all who heard him that if more of our pastors would follow his example the time would soon come when the race would have employment for its sons and daughters. Efforts will be made for a great mass meeting, in which every decoration in the city will be asked to take part. The like and character of Richard Allen and the cause and origin of the A.M. F. Church will be reviewed, and, H. Jeffries will be honored on the day. If present plans succeed, some of Pittsburgh's best musical talent will aid in making this the grandest affair ever witnessed in the city. Auxiliary No. 1, of the Booker T. Washington Hospital and Nurse Training School, held an interesting meeting last week at Braddock, Pa, at the home of Catherine Hamilton. The M. E. Church, with special J. Jeffries pastor, had special Thanksgiving services. This church will also have a game dinner December 11. Rev. W. W. Brown, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, prescheduled a powerful sermon Sunday evening, November 22. His subject was, "The Danger of Inactivity in the Church." While Rev. Brown prescheduled a sermon in accordance with his job, by calling the attention of his hearers to the danger of inactivity of the race outside of the church. Rev. Brown told a sad story of how he at one time, years ago in Virginia, prompted by a desire to keep his son from loafing on street corners, who had no employment, forced him to work in a brickyard for a company, but who accepted his boy's services after he told that he could have the use of the boy free of charge. Rev. Brown personally paid his son to encourage him. Rev. Brown also spoke of the inactivity of the men in Pittsburgh commercially. Commencing in December, Rev. Brown will resume his Winter meetings for the winter in order these meetings were well attended from time to time every Sunday. This year the attendance will be larger, because of increased interest. A call has been issued by Rev. T. H. C. Messer, Moderator of Union Baptist Association, for a mass meeting at Shiloh Baptist Church December 8. This meeting will be for the purpose of raising a $2,100 mortgage on the Aged 'Ministers' and Laymen's' Home of Ruffsdale, Pa. All the Baptist leaders in Pittsburgh will assist in the exercise. North Side Lodge of Elks, No. 124, will give a grand entertainment and ball December 21. Mr. J. H. Johnston, special agent of the Protective Brotherhood Insurance Company, is doing a nice business in paying claims almost daily as well as getting new business. Mr. Johnston is well pleased with business prospects. Messers, John H. Adkinson and W. H. Barrett, representing the Metropolitan Securities and Realty Company, passed through city from New York last week. The Bible class, of young men, made new and greater energy on the part of those who heard them to make greater efforts in trying to better their condition. Miss S. J. Brown, of 6041 Thomas Boulevard, gave a Thanksgiving dinner and entertainment at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Williams, 115 Denison street, in honor of Miss Minnie Hurrel of Atlantic City, who is visiting Miss Williams, the following guests were present: Mr. J. H. Williams, Miss M. Burrell, Miss M. Miss' Matiel Dennis, Miss Virginia Gold', Miss Isadore Thompson, Miss Anna Laird, Miss Pauline Williams, Mr. Tweedy, Mr. Charles Adkins, Mr. W. R. Harmon, Mr. Franklin Flood, Mr. James Thomas, Mr. Charles H. Jackson, Mr. James Heard and Mr. Jesse Jones. The many friends of Mrs. Samuel Howard, wife of Dr. Howard of Braddock, Pa., are pained to learn of her serious illness, Mrs. Howard has been very ill for over three weeks. Mrs. Ball, mother of Mrs. Thornton Ball, is not expected to live. Mrs. Ball was a prominent member of Bethel A. Church, but after the split she followed Lee. Lee and is now a member of what is known as Congregational Church. Rev. I. S. Lee, tor. Mr. Ball has been kept from his duties at the Postoffice for several days. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1908. ROBERT W. TAYLOR, 35 Broad Street, New York City at the bedside of his mother. M. Ellis W. Pearl, clerk in the Pittsburgh Postoffice, and Miss Mildred Lyons, of Harrisburg, Pa. were married at the bride's home November 24. Harrisburg is also the home of Mr. Pearl, but five years ago he passed the civil service examination for a Postoffice office in the Pittsburgh Postoffice. Having receiving appointment, he lived in the city during that time. Mr. Pearl is a representative young man and is one of the most popular young clerks in the post office. After December 1. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl will be at home. Webster avenue, near Somers street. Misses Blanche Pryor and Julia Maria leave for Wednesday for Little Washington Pa. Little Corrinee Eaddy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Eaddy, of Wylie avenue, has entirely recovered from her illness. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pulpress are sorry to hear of almost the entire family being seriously ill. Mr. Pulpress has returned from Atlantic City somewhat; improved but not entirely. Mrs. Pulpress and daughter are ill. Following his doctor's advice, Mr. Pulpress is arranging to move. J. Welfred Holmes and William M. Randolph have enveloped the law offices from 436 to 524 Fourth avenue. This is the biggest law firm in the city and probably the leading one in Western Pennsylvania. Mr. Randolph is a native Southerner, but has practiced law in St. Louis and the familiar picture of Antonio Maceo greets visitors as they enter his office, and his association with organizations whose object is to uplift our people is conclusive evidence that he is a race-loving lawyer entitled to the lucrative practice he enjoys, being an active member of the Colored Protective League. Mr. Randolph's duties have been quite denominee of which he has been ill. His many friends are glad to know that he has recovered sufficiently to be at his desk again. Mr. W. H. Stanton, 424 Fifth avenue, is perhaps the youngest lawyer in Pennsylvania. He is a true representative of the advanced thought of the race. While his sympathies are with our people South, he believes in the Northern Center first so-king in the country, and he intelligently criticizes the whites for drawing the color line. Mr. Stanton believes we should first see that we do not draw it on ourselves. As has been previously mentioned, Bethel A. M. E. Church of this city formally refused to rent the church property to Negroes, but when Dr. J. W. Stanton and his family and preached against this policy until they discontinued it. At a farewell meeting some time ago to Dr. Townsend and family, Mr. Stanton's speech was in praise of this one act increased his popularity a hundred fold. People were amazed at the mention of it in Tur. Aeg. are loud in praise of the man who delivered it. Mrs. Rebecca J. Messer, wife of Rev. T. H. C. Messer, has been elected to succeed Mrs. G. H Bolling as president of an organization of women who have in charge the temporary home for friends. Mrs. W. H. Smith of Boston, is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Cralle, 168 Mayflower street, East End. Utten Items: The annual fair which opened at Hope Chapel under the auspices of the Stewardess Board on last Tuesday evening bids fair to be a grand success. Mrs J. H. Welb, president of the Trustee Board, was master of ceremonies during the program. The address of the event was delivered by Rev C. M. Bodge, D. D. of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Mrs J. J. H. Welb-presided at the piano. Wednesday evening Mr. Walter Bradley presided. The Rev Dana W. Bigelow, D. D., of the Memorial Presbyterian Church, delivered the address. Thanksgiving Day was a day for Thanksgiving. The Rev J. H. Strothers, was presented with a turkey and several chickens, with everything belonging thereto. Rev. R. J. Strothers preached morning and afternoon at Little Falls. At the afternoon services the following persons paid the following amounts: Mrs. Charles Peterson, $20; Mrs. Bell Thompson, $10.60; Mrs. H. Bird, $6; Miss Bell Moore, $20; Miss Grace Moore, $20; Mrs. Clara B. Wright, $25; Mrs. Bertha Wright, $1; Mr. James Johnson, $2.75; Miss G. F. and B. Moore, $3.20 extra; Mr. George Kelly, of Troy, N. Y., who was engaged the Wright family; was present. At Hope Chapel, at 7:45 p. m. Rev. Strother preached to a very large congregation. Meeting of Arkansas Business Men. LITTLE ROCK, Dec. 1.—The sixth annual session of the Negro State Business League of Arkansas will be held in Little Rock December 29, 30 and 31. The call for the meeting Dr. J. M. Comer, president; Dr. G. W. Hayman, corresponding secretary; and Mr. J. E. Bush, chairman of the executive committee. Already preparations are afoot to make this coming meeting a successful and profitable one. DR. THOM Specialist in The supreme succinct which he attended Dr. Thomas's treatment of BLOOD POISON, LOST VITALITY, HLA DANDER and KIDNEY TROUBLES, STRICTURE and CON-TRACTED DISEASES places him among the foremost American Specialist in that Hpa. From the very beginning each patient is treated by Dr. Thorn presumably and in strict accord with his particular needs. 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Pay- able bal. 300-395 WEST 61st STREET Downtown 6-10 room apartment, easy conven- tions. Payable bal. 300-395 WEST 61st STREET White Boat Weekie 'A Arts' Home Mt Rancho Bc. Street, Between Second and Third Avenue. Plainmont temperate loodgings for working with writing. With reduced rates. To the outside upors for working on art. Artists in the area. RENTALS. K STREET, Paper Music and the Stage WRITTEN BY LESTER A. WALTON ```markdown ``` LESTER A. WALTON ALWAYS IMAGINING IT is about time that many of our colored performers cease harboring imaginary wrongs and take a more intelligent stand on matters theatrical. There are some who possess more imagination than any novel:writer that ever lived, and would pale into imagination such a descriptive writer as Dumma should a comparison on imagination made. The only difference between some of these prolific performers and the writers is that the latter profit by possessing imagination while the former sit and imaginary day after day that every person on earth, their relatives not expected, are conspiring to do them harm and keep them from progressing in the theatrical world. If these same imaginative performers would put an equal amount of time studying out original ideas so they could interest the managers, we would have more colored acts in vaudeville, and acts, too, which could boastingly say they had from forty to fifty-odd weeks in the year. Then there would be more colored companies on the road, for competition is the life of trade; and the more the merrier. Just why the performer, termed the "little fellow," should stand around from day to day brooding over imaginary wrongs is difficult to understand; but it is very easy for one to determine why he is not a success. It is because he puts in all of his time giving others more thought than he gives himself. In New York City there are certain well-known places, particularly one, where you can go any time of the day and hear much talk about what certain performers should do, intend to do and are doing. Klaw and Erlanger, the Shuberts, the Frohmans, Stair and Havlin and other big theatrical firms are not-in-it with the prophetic theatrical magnates. They know what is going to happen and can furnish you the cause for the closing of every act and show in the business. In fact, they know more of your business than you know yourself. To make good in the theatrical profession it is necessary to expend the same amount of labor as is employed to reach the goal of success in every other avenue of business. When one is seeking to succeed he finds he has so much work to do that he has hardly a minute to spare discussing the success or failure of others, and take seriously the adverse comments they are supposed to have made about him. There is always a cause for every result, and it should not be a difficult matter to rapidly arrive at the correct conclusion, why there are not more colored acts in vaudeville at this time. One of the principal reasons is that every Negro act is not a novelty as was the case some years ago. With the ragtime music and the cake walk a big demand for Negro performers. They were the age and usually the hit of any well-filled bill. Like all fads, the public is fickle, the craze for the cakewalk died and ragtime ceased to be as popular. Naturally the colored performer who came into prominence on the wave of a ragtime and a cake walk craze found themselves dwindling in popularity. It was then a case of the survival of the fittest. → When our colored performers see what novelty acts the whites present to the public from week to week they should appreciate what an age of "up-to-dateness" this is. They should remember the public wants something new and it is up to the performer to study out and show the managers they can deliver the goods with something new. It cannot be done by standing around talking about others. We often talk about colored acts not receiving work on account of prejudice, but the writer does not believe such charges. It may be that at this time it is more difficult for colored performers to get a hearing in the various offices because some managers have reached the conclusion that most of the colored acts are, to a large extent, the same; but there is no manager who will turn you down if you can prove you have an act that will be a drawing card. If the managers are prejudiced why are Fiddler and Shetton, two young men recently from the West, working each week and also Sunday nights? They came to New York City a few months ago and secured work immediately. Now why is it they are booked almost solid, while many colored acts who have been in New York for months, continue to pay a visit to the various booking offices daily and are given the stereotyped answer: "Nothing doing?" Surely, when you stop to consider there must be something radically wrong somewhere! Lulu Glaser, the comic opera star, gained a large amount of free advertisement a few weeks ago by announcing in the daily papers that she intended starting an anti-knocking crusade. She gave at her reason for forming such an organization that she has grown tired of the growth of scandalmongering in the criticism; it was high time men and women of the stage stood up for their votes to consider as ladies and grown men. When the writer heard of Lulu's intentions a wish was made there in colored members of the professor would either join the Glaser organization or effect a society of their own. of their own. It is high time for the colored performer to cease paying so much attention to those who are succeeding and from now on be; fair to himself by doing all in his power to promote his own success. It is lamentably noticeable that for some reason the more successful a performer the more envy he creates. The less successful brother seems to consume a large amount of what he could be his valuable time in explaining if he had been given a similar opportunity what a hit, he too, would have made. Furthermore, it has been noted that the same person does not relish the idea of seeing the successful performer praised and then finds time to show why a writer sees fit to give a complimentary criticism. As the writer has verbally stated many times, the dramatic page of Tue Ace is being published for every performer, large or small, successful or otherwise. We show so favoritism, giving credit to those whom we think credit is due. Personal feelings never influence the writer whenever a professional question is concerned. All are criticised alike. None can subside these columns. Remember when you are accomplishing things that in our opinion call for unstinted praise you get it; when you have not done anything out of the ordinary don't expect it. On the other hand stop knocking those who are "going big" forget such nonsensical talk about writers showing partiality and please wake up and make yourself felt by giving the public a novelty to talk about. Performers, don't wait until the last minute to advertise in the holiday number. WHERE THE BIG SHOWS ARE. BANDAINA LAND—Garrick Theatre. St. Louis, Mo. RED MOON—Heuck's Theatre, Chicnattai, O. SMART SET—Columbia Theatre, Chicago, Ill. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS Norman, Okla. Dec. 1. I. Ardmore, L. T. Dec. 2. Gainesville, Tex. Dec. 2. FU West Texas Dec. 2. Detroit, Tex. Dec. 6. Dallas, Tex. Dec. 7. "Rays from The Red Moon." Cole and Johnson in their newest musical sensation, "The Red Moon," did the largest business at the Avenue Theatre, Louisville, that this house has done in the past ten years. Manager E. D. Lee, of The New Pekin Theatre, Louisville, gave a special matinee for the members of the "Red Moon" Company Friday, November 27. The piece rendered by the Pekin Stock Company was called "The Indian and the Maid," and was delightfully presented and enjoyed by the members of the "Red Moon" Company. "Bob" Cole, J. Rosamone Johnson, Joseph Reese Europe, Charles A. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tribble, Abbie Mitchell and Lulu Coleman were delightfully entertained by Dr. and Mr. Oliver, the parent of Mrs. Bessie Oliver-Brown, Wednesday, November 25, 1905. Some seem to think that she was competing with her husband, Frank Fowler Brown, who, while the "Red Moon" Company was playing in Indianapolis, banqueted the male members of the company as some of them were never banqueted before. After a short illness Anna Cook Pankey is again with us and is nightly rendering "The Bleeding Moon," with marked success. During the recent illness of Anna Cook Pankey the part of the "Indian prophetess" was cleverly interpreted by Fannie Wise. Andrew Triblee as "Lilly White," never tails to make 'em scream. Mrs. Zennie Hunter, of St. Louis, Mo., is the latest acquisition to the "Red Moon" Company. Nelson Tunstall, Harry Watson and "Sun" Craig, as the guardians of the peace, add much to the humor of "The Red Moon." Frank Fowler Brown, William E. Phelps, Herbert Sutton, Louis Mitchell, "Bob" Young and Frank De Lyons sprung a surprise on the company while in Louisville. They appeared in the "Swamptown Sextette" decked in new head gear, "The Red Moon" college cap, made by order of Frank Brown. The cap is unique and cleverly gotten up in red and black. Amen. Edgar Connor as "Sambo Simmons" has as yet the first time to receive less than three encores in his song success, "Sambo." "Beech" Jones, our modern terpischore, often expresses a desire for the co-operation of the eight abused muses to help him keep an eye on "Ada." "Mollie" Dill says she likes the part of Mrs. Amanda Gibson even better than she did Mrs. Lumpkins in the "Shoo Fly Regiment." "Tis easily seen why she does. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, was spoken of as the Bernhardt of the colored profession. That is making good all O. K., ain't it? Carey B. Lewis, of Louisville, Ky, accompanied the "Red Moon" Company to Cincinnati. What the especial attraction was. I'm afraid to say. Any way he followed. Performern, don't wait until the last number to advertise in the holiday number. "Black Patti" Notru Already preparations are being made among the members of the show for a grand Xmas jubilee, to be held among themselves after the performance in Denison, Tex., as has been their custom annually, and nothing will be overlooked that will fail to make it the grandest affair ever given. Will Cooke in his new grafter song, composed by our director, Thevor L. Corwell, makes the house hilarious nightly, assisted by the entire company. His dancing is a style of his own. Sara Venable seems to have struck the right song at last, entitled "Hello, Kid," and her rendition in its peculiar manner is heartily accepted by the audiences. Geo. Day has worked his Rube character to such a finish that a song has been written for him. Now he sings it THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1908 near the end of the show with comic talentable success, even following a big ensemble and comedian. Mine, Jones is in a great lover of fruticus cannes, and while in Columbus purchased a fine specimen of French pepple. At the close of the season it will make Providence, R. I., it's permanent residence. Mine Vora Davenport, one of the nephews of this company, is a Wilmington, Del, girl and a consciousness worker who has won the admiration of all the company by her measuring manner and readiness to help and please her fellow-workers at all times. Owing to the numerous receptions, etc., that have been tendered a few of the members of this show, cough medicine and inhalant will be in order, to the delight of the well members, for a few days. This company will take up one or two inches in the New York Acq. Xmas number at least. That's all. The, Misses Alexander, Davenport, Taylor and Brown, and Geo. Day were entertained at the Ozak Club while in Texarkanna, Tex., by Mesra, Feltenberg, Spencer, Daniels and Dr. Jamison after the show. A most pleasant time was had by all. For the benefit of those who have our route cards a few of our cities have been changed and others substituted, but all letters will be received but not as soon as they should be. Performence, don't wait until the last minute to advertise in the holiday number. Clarence White on Dramatic Page. Mr. Dear, Mr. Walton: My Dear Wardrobe I have for a long time been heartily in sympathy with the really good work you are doing, not only for the TAC Ace, but for all of us who are interested in "Music and the Stage." With sincere regards and best wishes for your success, I am. Your friend, CLARENCE CAMBION WHITE, London, England THEATRICAL JOTTINGS Cook and Stevens are at Proctor's, Albany, N. Y. Hill and Hill are at Atlantic Garden, New York City. Juniper and Hayes are at the Premier, Fall River, Mass. Fiddler and Shelton are in Philadelphia at Keiths. Black and Jones are at the Orpheum, Los Angeles, Cal. The Bradfords are playing at the Lyric, Newark, N. J. The Robinson Trio is at the Family Theatre, Lancaster, Pa. McKissick and Shadney are in Boston this week at the Orpheum. Anderson and Goines are at Hathaway's New Bedford, Mass. Avery and Hazt are one of the big acts on the bill at Shea's, Buffalo. Brodie and Brodie are playing at Corso Theatre, Zurich, Switzerland. The Georgia Campers, with Cleo Desmond, are at Jacques, Waterbury, Conn. Bailey and Teare are booked to appear in Union Hill, N. J., next week. John Larkins is at the Lincoln Square Theatre, and has a fair spot on the bill. The "Sunny South" act is playing at the Grand Opera House, Rochester, N. Y. The Whitman Sisters are doing nicely on the Coast. Sateramento, Cal., next week. Carita Day and her dancing boys are on the first part of the bill at Hammerstein's. The Brittons are still doing Percy Williams' time. They are at Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Brown and Nevarro are at the Trent Trenton, N. J. The act is one of the hits of the bill. Sunday evening the "Watermelon Trust" was at the Circle. This week Kenney's, Brooklyn. The Tom Fletcher Trio left Sunday for Detroit, Mich., whee they are appearing this week. George, W. Walker is much improved in health and is playing the part of "Bud Jenkins" with old-time vigor. Cooper and Robinson played the Murray Hill and the Olympic last Sunday evening and later left for Boston, where they are doing nicely at Keith's. Anna Cook Pankey has been very ill and unable to work since the "Red Moon" Company was in St. Louis. She rejoined the show this week in Cincinnati. The Kemps—May and Bobby—are at the Orpheum, Brooklyn, this week, with the Alhambra, Hammerstein, and the Greenpoint theatres to follow in the order named. D. L. Frazier, W. H. Tucker, James E. Cayson and S. G. Baker have joined Nat C. Goodwin's Casino Kirby Company and send regards to all from Grand Rapids, Mich. A vaudeville entertainment was given Wednesday evening at the American Theatre for the benefit of Mt. Olive Tabernacle, 110 of N. G. U. O. It was largely attended. Last Sunday the Five Musical Spillers worked at three houses—Hammerstein's, the Fifth Avenue and Murray Hill Theatres. The act is in Auburn, N. Y., this week. It is rumored that Harrison Stewart is to be featured in a big military act to be put out by Ben Rolle in January. The latter is now abroad looking after the business of the "Ten Dark Knights" and the Colonial Sextette. Walter F. Wescott, manager of last season's Oyster Man company, died several days ago after a brief illness. He was one of the most popular mana- gers in the profession. His home was in Conny Island. Walter Crumley and Maragaret Scott are preparing to enter vaudeville as a team. They have some time in view. Miss Scott is well known as a siner, and Crumley recently closed with the Smart Set Company where he had a prominent part. Deas and Deas are likely to remain in Cuba several weeks longer, providing they are booked to play several new houses nearing completion. Their original contract, which was for four weeks, expires next week. While Al Watts, stage manager of last season's "Oyster Man" Company, was playing in Fall River, Mass., last week, thieves broke into his flat and carried away a large amount of street and stage clothes. W. H. Ray's Creole Belle Company is in its third week at the Casino, Hoboken. The company is giving a minstrel; show this week with new scenery and costumes. On the bill are Mamie Furber and Midget Price in a sister act; Charles Taylor and Minnie Robinson in songs. The show closes with Ray's musical travesty "In Good Old Georgia" the entire company taking part. After its run at the Casino the company will tour New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. When Lord Denton and his company of twenty people left New York one warm evening early in September everybody felt happy and was glad to leave the big city for a few months at least. The company opened in New York State and toured Canada, and it is said there was more touring done than business. On November 6 the company stranded in Ogdenburg, N. Y. Those who have up to this writing been able to ride in the subway and take an occasional gaze at the Singer muilding are Ella Dunn, who always aspired to be a leading lady; Tiny Ray, Gertrude Delaney, Thad, Wilkinson and Snow Barnes. The others are to be heard from. Manager Collins of the "Black Patti" Company is in New York City looking for a comedian and several new chorus people. Both of the Whitneys will sever their connections with the company within two weeks. Harrison Stewart, John Rucker and John Larkins have been approached about doing the comedy end. No contracts have been made by either up to this writing. Mabel Taylor of Williams and Taylor was entertained Thanksgiving in Tarrytown at the residence of Mrs. J. Richardson. Among those present were Messames Maul Shelton, Koscoe Simmons, Lillian Scheper, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Knapp, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Misses Boswell, Miss Hill, Messrs. Charles Osborne, Thoma Baldwin, F. Burton, W. Jackson, "Doc" Lindsay, J. R. Richardson and Keaton. Slater, Perrin and Crosby were on the bill at the corner of the New Mozart Theatre at Elmira, N. Y. last week. In referring to the act the Elimira Daily Advertiser said, "Slater, Perrin and Crosby, three colored people, in a novel singing and dancing act is one of the most pleasing acts on the list and several responses to the volumes of applause was necessary before the house would permit the show to go on." Ernest Hogan came to town Thanksgiving from the farm at Glen Garner, N. J., looking much better than when last seen here. He has become strong enough to be taken out daily in the open air. He seems to be a strong drawing card even when ill, as large crowds greet him on every hand. The "Unbleached American" is stopping for a few days with Attorney Frank Wheaton and will move shortly to the Bronx, where he will remain during the winter months, accompanied by mother and niece. Performern, don't wait until the last minute to advertise in the holiday number. MUSICAL NOTES. Clarence Cameron White continues to study with violin under Zacharewisch, and Coleridge Taylor is teaching him composition. The Musical Aid Association is located at the headquarters of the Y. W. C. A., 143 West 52 street, where meetings are held every Wednesday evening. At a recent meeting Miss Ray Tucker presented the association with a quantity of fabric glaze stationery. The Mu-So-Lit, Washington's most noted body of musical, social and literary factors, has resumed its sessions for the winter season. At its last regular meeting at the Washington Conservatory of Music the following new members were elected: Dr. E. D. Williston, Charles E. Hall, C. J. Pickett, Oliver Randolph, Wyatt Archer, Charles G. Harris, R. R. Horner and A. O. Stafford. At the December meeting an amendment to the constitution providing for an increase of the membership limit from sixty to seventy-five will be voted on. Assistant District Attorney James A. Cobb is president of the club. On Thanksgiving evening the sacred contata "Ruth" was offered at Charles Street A. M. E. Church to a large and delighted audience. The work of presentation has been under preparation for some time and the expectant music lovers were present to enjoy this everpleasing and interestine pastoral. From the opening chorus "Help Thou Jehovah," which was rendered with dramatic effect, until the finale, "Praise Ye the Lord" the audience was aposed to the highest enthusiasm. Mrs. Nana Vars Hunter in the character of Naomi, which she was called to portray on account of the sudden illness of Mrs. Augustine Barbows, was a brilliant success, as was Mrs. C. B. Patterson in the title role and Miss Dorothy Henderson as Orroa. The work of this trio in the second scene was especially pleasing and elicited hearty applause. Miss Henderson's strikingly picturesque costume was highly commented upon. Special mention should be made of Ormph's "When Deep Shadows Gather," and Ruth's "Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee," which were given with unusual dramatic emotion. Mrs. A. J. Braxton as the Israeliitish woman, and Mrs. Anna Bisbee and Miss Lucenia B. Waters came in for praise for execlerae work in solo renditions. The applause of Mr. W. H. Richardson, the g. g. baritone in the character of Boak, was the signal for timidkuwns approval. Mr. Rkhardson sang several solos, but none was more pleasing than the "Sinumber Song" Mr. J. Milton Arbuckle and Mr. Shirley Cain, Mr. Lorenzo Bird and Mr. Bean contributed largely to the success of the presentation. One of the features of the program was the first appearance before a Boston audience of Miss Efficie Tolson of Worcester. Miss Tolson is a product of the North East Conservatory of Music and was enthusiastically hailed as a coming singer. Her first selection, "When the Heart is Young," was rendered with excellent finish and Miss Tolson was called upon to respond to an encore and she gave, "My Dreaming." On a whole it was a most ambitious effort and the costuming and staging under limited conditions combined with the calcium light effects made an intensely artistic scene. The affair was given under the auspices of the Ruth Circle, K. D. and S. Mr. J. Sherman Jones was director. Mr. Theodore Drury was the dramatic instructor and accompanist. Performern, don't wait until the host number be advertise in the holiday number. SPORTING ITEMS Among the players to receive a letter "D" at a meeting of the Dartmouth Athletic Council Monday afternoon was H. Pollard, the crack colored half-back who distinguished himself in the Harvard-Dartmouth game. The requirements for the "D" this season was that a man shall have played in at least one-half of either the Harvard or Princeton game. Pollard also received with several other players a gold football watch charm engraved with the Princeton score. There are many Americans who believed that Johnny Hayes was never rightfully entitled to the medal for the Marathon race in London last summer, and the writer was one of them. That Dorando, the Italian, is the superior of Hayes was decisively shown last week at Madison Square Garden when Dorando won from the American without any unusual effort. The writer believes that had not the spectators pushed Dorando over the line, which was the reason he lost the race, he would have defeated Hayes. "Major" Taylor, of Worcester, Mass., who, for many years has disputed with Frank Kramer the title of world's bicycle champion, will race Kramer and Victor Dupré at Madison Square Garden Friday night in a three-cornered race. It is expected by the management that a record-breaking crowd will witness the race. John Baxter Taylor, Pennsylvania's champion quarter-mile runner, died Wednesday of pneumonia at his home in Philadelphia. He was 24 years old and had been ill for two weeks. Although the deceased was colored, he was considered one of the most popular men in American athletics. Performers, don't wait until the last minute to advertise in the holiday number. ANDERSON'S "BARN PROLIC" New Dance a Feature of Big Thanksgiving Reception. Those who attended the Thanksgiving reception given by Prof. Charles H. Anderson last Thursday evening, at Palace Hall, certainly had something to be Thankful for. It was the largest as well as the most enjoyable affair given on Thanksgiving evening, and out of the 950 persons present 950 people went home with two Thanksgiving incidents indelibly stamped on their minds—the turkey dinner they enjoyed at home and the reception at Prof. Anderson's academy. It was advertised in THE AGE'a week or so previous that dancing would start at 9 p.m. and last until 4 a.m. Prof. Anderson kept his word and kept his six capable musicians busy until the woe hours of the morning dispensing sweet music that made even those who wore new Thanksgiving shoes forget that. PROF. CHAS. H. ANDERSON their feet were not in the best of humor, and they danced the two-step and waltz as if their shoes were really large enough without having to be "broken in." But the most popular dance of the evening was the "born frolic," composed by Prof. Anderson, and the music by William Carl. The dance reminds of one chow-chow pickle. It is made up of many different dances and is considered "hot stuff." It was nearly "steen tempos, and you certainly get your money's worth when dancing it. Encores were always in order. Prof. Anderson was in smiles throughout the evening, and had a right to be. And, by the way, he is now a member of the "Mets," that body making him a member recently. Schopenhauer, Nietzsche A housewarming party was held at the parsonage of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. H. J. More delivered an address, Mrs. Mary Thomas sang a solo and little Miss Cornelia Phoenix rendered a violin solo. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Monlon had as Wednesday through Allanby. Troy, Amsterdam and Gloversville, Mr. Perry Vodder. ```markdown ``` Friday, Jan. 1st, New Year's Night, All Night handmade New Year's present. Gent's only New Amsterdam ADMISSION Tuesday January 26, 1888. Prof. Minneo's Adv Every person wearing a mask will receive a given away. Positively no charges made for hat check. ADMISSION, Includes Make yourself look as funny and comical as 25 Pieces of the New Amsterdam 1881 W. MERKY 26th Grand Annual of WALTER AT THE AMSTER 344 West 44th Street Christmas Night—Friday E -TICKETS, (Included. Music by W. F. Craig's Famous Orchestra ...First Annual Fancy Night Of Mr. W. BLUE RIBBON Christmas Week, I AT PALACE HALL, 51st Fancy Costumes or Paper Drama will be in order and a good time. THE BLUE F a session every Wednesday Evening, from 1 Pre MR. FRANK W. STEWART MR. J. HILL MR. JOHN W. WISBER Others Come and Others Go Out the Stairs ANDERSON'S DAY Every Monday, Tuesday, W Saturday Evening and Thursday AT 114-116 WEST 53 ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS Hall to let for Balls, Wed Rehearsals, Entertainment New Year's Night, All Night Ball. Prof. Mimosa will present. Guests calling night at the Academy. New Amsterdam Pull Orchestra ADMISSION, 25 CENTS 26, 1988. Prof. Mimosa's Annual Marquette Ball at Guesting a mask will receive a couvrir, and also three hand charges made for hat checks. ADMISSION, Including wardrobe 75 CENTS Look at funny and receive as possible, in order to win one of 5 Pieces of the New Amsterdam Orchestra in attendance. W.F.C. MERRY CHRISTMAS On Grand Annual Christmas Recess served by ALTER F. CRAN AT THE AMSTERDAM OPERA HOUSE 344 West 44th Street, bed, 8th & 9th Avenue. S Night—Friday Evening, December TICKETS, (Includ. Hat Check) 50 CENTS Greg's Famous Orchestra Dancing frum On Annual Fancy Dress Assembly Of Mr. Wm. H. Vaughan's BLUE RIBBON DANCING CLASS Christmas Week, December 30th, 1906 PALACE HALL, 51st Street and 72th A Paper Drum will be in order. Got in line for the Boo are. THE BLUE RIBBON CLASS Wednesday Evening, from 8:30 to 2 o'clock. ADM STEWART MR. J. HILLIARD BOWEN MR. B. ISSER MR. THOMAS RALD MR. A And Others Go Out the Standard Academy of America ANDERSON'S DANCING ACAD Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Evening and Thursday and Saturday Afternoon 114-116 WEST 53rd STREET, NEW YORK ED 15 YEARS TELEPHONE, 172 to let for Balls, Weddings, Banquets, Recitals, Entertainments, Meetings, Etc. Friday, Jan. 1st, New Year's Night, All Night Ball. Fred. Mimosa will present each lady with a handmade New Year's present. Guests' calling at the Academy. Tuesday January 26, 1988. Prof. Minno' Annual Marquenda Ball at Grand Central Palms Every person wearing a mask will receive a stuuvirn, and also three handmade prizes will be given away. Positively no charges made for hat cloaks. ADMISSION, Including wardrobe 75 CENTS Make yourself look as funny and comical as possible, in order to win one of these prizes. 25 Pieces of the New Amsterdam Orchestra in attendance Christmas Night—Friday Evening, December 25th, 1908 TICKETS, (Incl. Hat Check) 50 CENTS Music by W. F. Craig's Famous Orchestra Dancing from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Others Come and Others Go But the Standard Academy of America Goes On Forever ANDERSON'S DANGING ACADEMY Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evening and Thursday and Saturday Afternoon AT 114-116 WEST 53rd STREET, NEW YORK ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS. TELEPHONE, 1788 COLUNBUS Hall to let for Balls, Weddings, Banquets, Receptions, Rehearsals, Entertainments, Meetings, Etc. . . . Committees Invited to Inspect this Hall Before Going Elsewhere Terms Very Reasonable Fifteen Years at One Ac .....New Pal Corner 51st Street and Seventh Avenue To Let---For Balls, H Recently Atted with large stage and screen * Apply to R. HARPER RICHARDSON Years at One Address Means S New Palace Hall Street and Seventh Avenue, N. Y. 'Phone Set---For Balls, Parties and Rece with large stage and scenery for performers. BOO N. HARPER RICHARDSON and HALLIE L. ANDERSON, B Fifteen Years at One Address Means Something dec. 3-4 To Let---For Balls, Parties and Receptions Recently fitted with large stage and recovery for performers. BOOKS NOW OPEN * Apply in H. HAPTER BRACHASSON and L. LANLIE L. AMBERSON. Providers LEARN TO DANCE THE METROPOLITAN ASSOCIATION Reor Beg to an POPOLITAN ASSOCIATION OF DANCING Reorganized Beg to announce the OPENING RECEPTION Of their school for dancing Tuesday Evening, At Palace Hall, 51st St. we pass the hall. The class will be in session every Tuesday inducted by well-known and competent mas- sage to 10 o'clock. Society Dancing from Milk Schottliebe, The Metropolitan York and the New Amsterdam Orchestra. Yours w Huffman Woods, President; Wm. H. Banka- hough, Treasurer; Chas. H. Anderson, Rece- anger. Tuesday Evening, December 1st, 1900 Palace Hall, 51st Street and 7th Avenue Subway station be in session every Tuesday night, beginning December known and competent masters of the art, who will te Society Dancing from 10 to 2 o'clock. Come and the Metropolitan York and other Society dances to the Jordan Orchestra. You're very truly President; Wm. H. Banks, Vice President; C. Eania, Chas. H. Anderson, Recording Secretary; Mons. M. The class will be in session every Tuesday night, beginning December 1, 1908, and will be conducted by well-known and competent masters of the art, who will teach beginners from 8:30 to 10 o'clock. Society Dancing from 10 to 2 o'clock. Come and Dance the Board-Walk Schottish, the Metropolitan York and other Society dances to the harmonious strains of the New Amsterdam Orchestra. Yours very truly J. Huffman Woods, President; Wm. H. Ilhana, Vice President; C. Eanla, Secretary; Wm. H. Vaughn, Treasurer; Chas. H. Anderson, Recording Secretary; Moss M. Mimma, Business Manager. nov. 19-28 644-644-668 Eighth Avenue, New York Bei. 41st and 42nd Stn. Tel. 1730 Bryan TO LET FOR Balls, Recceptions, Entertainments, Weddings, Parties and Recordee H. N. SEMANSKY, Proprietor Under New Management. Newly Fitted. Large stage for Theatrical Performance. Elevate service Guaranteed jan 1-1 yr ee eee ns Wane Veda hs “FTAs agen = . . . a te FES SCRE AEs (TR ae = ——— = = pre = - ““THE NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK.|27/.5.2> tat i ox ———————— ie ———_——— f the Abyssinian Baptist gaelic sm Nea: | ee Os te SS woo [anya se a. g Seg ein at cree rx Lowi C. Cole of Piladiohin | aE, ame, s j "Thanksgivitg: wi Wi D.C, and is BSS == relenat Teoreee.,Retreeneate were eee IT linn averse, of by bis apy Titndes _ 7a oes loge, The New Ame | Brooklyn, them’ much success throw Ae OS PETE cir tioerentry ENE Ee | nash Merk Lim Cel iene‘ | to, ne Memrct ae We MAE Yhene ta: 3458-Werth | Steet 8 i | abe Toeaging, we ane | Yeager eater & Mc. Chas, Williams of West sons, George Jesse and Fred. Rufus|- youvare as i ois en See a ae, Hevetort SC. ty es a mt, ny death of Be, #8, a srectcnee meet be te ee reek visiting friends in Foals Se ne, or cae eens Oe | Seema BE, Teed: “Sted Ne, en eae aaa ate bomen | Pot be at all sarprised fo bear of an | On, Sunday, Noveatey eo hrcon Regn on car nglore da A eemmnn owt Carly anpococemseet of bis eogagement | Janet, New img on ervcas : a ea eee ‘matron haa tay nonce ees der Sioa, ie See eee Dr. W. P. Roberts tooks quite aristo + eratic paising along 53d street. Succes: te you, Doctor. - . Mr. F. O.- Marton, the Harvard de beter, is sopping at the Y. MLC. A. He * jmtends entering Columbus University. Mr, Augusta Dill, Atlanta University {e4, |ang Howard’ University "06, is apcoding the winter:in New York in the ‘terest of Atlanta University. ‘ALL, Askew and Miss Mac E. Askew ape Thaniseiving with Rev, apd Mrs EV. Hare in their new home, Newark Mrs. Elizabeth Grant, of Boston, ‘Mass, is spending a few months in New York’ She is stopping at White Rose Hofae. : ‘On Saturday evening, November 28, . Mins Alice Hutchinson. of 18 West As4th street, entertained at her home ‘Mr, and Mrs. Harry Ellis, of New Bed- ford, Mass. eee RET SS eoete Leena Tinnth aveoue, near 20th etrest— Sav. "aan 3-t9r. Prof. W. J. Edwards,“brincipal of the Snow Hili Industrial Institute, is in New York in the interest of the school. Prof, Edwards is an intimate friend of Dr. Washington and is a graduate of Tuskegee. Me. John I. A. Davis, of: the Mrs Marster's School, of Dobbs Ferry, spent ‘Thanksgiving Day in New York. He ft Friday evening for Dobb's Ferry. Mrs, Annie M. C. Johnson of Cam- idge, No ¥., and ber daughter, Al- to, are the’ quests of Me. and Mrs. doer Wilson, 262 West S3d__strect. Mr. and My. i A. Simpson, Liberia, also stopped ‘at’ Mrs. Wilson's, “waen stopping.“ stop im Nail Broa’ magesurane. 440 Sixth avenue, and Uy Ghetr special Iancheou. 36. centa Ree per ait ete te ms canes ae hm. be centa with wine. Soethera Retauist, with bominy*and Bot relia 3S"ceate adv. Prof. Hunt, principal of the Fort Val- gy High amd Fpdostrial School, in Fort Alley, Ga., who has been North in the interest of’ the school, left Friday’ for Fort Valley to make a report to the school. He will return shortly. Mr, and-Mrs, Joseph O. Strong of 263 W.. 47th ‘sireet. entertained on Thanksgiving at dinner Mrs. M. Custis, of Baltimore, M. D.: Mrs. V. “Jones, Mr. ED. Morgan of Jersey City, and Mr._James M. Henry ‘of Washington, ie The first of the <eriesof lectures on “Hygiene.” under the auspices of the Griterinn Circle, was delivered by Prof. Charles Mayfield at 9 West 99th street November 18. The next lecture will be on December 17 by Dr. Patchen, of Bird street: subject. will be, “Why Do We Breathe.” The public is invited. James A. Barker, the reporter of the hotel newe on this paper. left. Friday, midnight, for his home in Montgomery. Ala, where his father is lying very dow. While” absent) Mr. Parker will) Visit Tarkegce Institute, Montgomery and Birmingham, Ala. and will hustle for Tue New Yorx Ack - Learn the new dances: Charles H. Anderson's Clastes, Monday and Teure: Gay ceenings. Monday matinee. Palnes Ten sist Street and Seventh avenue. Meiber of Metropolitan Dancing Mas: tere Association Along 43d street there passes many future lights of both sexes. There is hope for the race. : Everybady on the Avenue is saying that Titr, New Yorr Act is the leading paper. THe Ace readers look out for the weekly report of the churches and other news of interest. | Mr, Clarence Wilson and Mr. Arthur | Brooks, students of Howard University, Wathingtons DB, Ga, write. good “news: from Washington. “They are members ‘of the sophomore class - Mrs. F. 1. White. 140 Maiden Lane, Act the city last week to spend ‘Thanks- Pgivicse ‘with her ood mother in Wash- ington. TD. Cand other relatives. im Hampton and Newport News, Va Rive Ribbon Assembly dances every Wednesday evening £30 to 2 o'clock Fancy. dress. Wednesday evening, De- cember 30, 1908, Palace Hall, sist St. Gnd Seventh Ave. Wm. H. Vaughn, manager. Mrs. J. © Harris is rapidly recovering | after a very scrions operation for ap-| Pendicitis, November M1, at her home, | BS West 15th street. |” | Mr. and Mrs, William Burnett Woot- ten, of 241 West 20th street, were ten- Cered_a ‘Thanksgiving dinner by) Mes. Eva Collins and: mother, of 30 West Aist street Other guests of the evening were: Mrs_Exa Hamilton, of Brook- isn; Mrs. Fannie Coleman, Me, Joseph | Poppin and Mead Mrs. “Jock Lad son 3 * * Learn the art ‘of society dancing. | wires Ronde vaumtn's ius: Minho | Shaws, Sixt “St. "and Seventh “Ave. Fhankseiving Tcoption, Now. 25, 1908. novis-et UMrs. W. E. Auston gave a et | giving dinucr fur her friend, Miss Hannah Lewis, of Washington, D.C. She was entertained by friends of Mrs. Auston’s, Mr. and «Mrs, Malone, Mrs. H. Rex, Mrs, J Brown, Mrs. J. Sham- pine, Miss. I. White, Mr. N. White, Mr. and Mrs. R. Faylor and Mr. Jones. The table was spread for 12 in her cosy dining-room. Dinner was served by the hostess, after. which the evening .was spent in playing whist. The contents | of the entire dinner was served from SD barrel sent by the hostess” mother ! most to 2 poimt beyond endurance; the sseemblags wes, orl tnd enjoyment reigned < Refrechascats wer served wear the close. The New Ams terdam Orebestra farsished the amusic 3 ive Art os itietveciee invite teehee , Mr. ‘Chas, Williams of West 15 street, spent the greater part of Iai reek visiting friends i His many’ fesends jo this chy would not'be at all surprised to bear of an ‘arty ammouncement, of his engasemnen toa ing Poughkeepsie indy, who ix well Known in the munca Don® forget the Ladies’ Protective Union No, & will give their ninth an: nual reception at Majestic Hall, 125th ‘street, between Park and Lexington avenues, on Friday evening, «December 11, 1903. Tickets, including hat check, 35 cemts—dee 3-8. Next Tapreday evening. December 18 a grand souvenir recepifon wilt be held 2cSProt Jack Anderson's dancing acad- Stay, WCE: West 6bd strect, at which {ime handsome sourenir boxce of writ lng paper will be given to those in at tendance. Mr. and Mrs, William C. Greene, with their children, Heloise and William C. Jr. spent the greater part of last, week at "Peekskill, N.Y. the guest of Mr. and Mes. George E- Hutchinson. Mr. Samuel Bowman and wife, and his brothers, Messrs. Lawson and Alex- ander Bowman, of Aiken. S.C.’ were entertained at dinner by Mr, and Mrs. Frank Dowly at their home Sunday af- ternoon, at 220 West 52d street. Mr. and “Mrs, J. W. Sanders of 409 Warwick street, celebrated their seventh anniversary Thanksgiving evening, with an. elaborate course dinner which was enjoyed by -their many friends from Manhattan and East New York. ° TOMY MANY SCHOLARS and well: Stinherar{ ber io mtate tbat AU present 1 'amvnot Ideatified with any inne oF SENS ans cateonpondence me iis Lent Eira Street until further wotice, (Cor diaily’ Sours. TE: COHARRIS, Mr. J. J.’ Jordan, proprietor of one of the iareest, colored grocery stores in North Carolina, has been spending a week in the city on business. Mr. Jordan was the tirst colored man em- ployed at the Grand Central. railroad station in New York. He held the position as head porter for six years. Iie employs four men at his’ grocery tore in Warrentown, N.C, and also deals in stock. ‘On October 18 the Welcome Social Club held their annual reception at the residence of Mrs. Marcellina Payne, 217 East ssth street: The members and their friends attended in large number. Those present, were: Mr. and Mrs. Proctor, Mrs. Frank Stuart, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Butler, “Miss Estella Anderson, Migs Ella Allen, Mr. Tucker, William C. Bascum, Mr. D. J. Francis, Mr. J. Bibbins of Brooklyn; Mrs. A. Allen, Miss T. Bibbins, Brooklyn; Mrs. M. Payne, Mr. Brown of Flushing. L. 1.j Miss »Florence White, Mr. and’ Mrs. Bunns and Mr. Craig of Flushing, L. I. The Thanksgiving dinner: given. by Mr and Mrs, ©. Lancaster, at-43. West 19th street, assisted by Mr. J. T. Bethel, was served with many delicacies, ‘which were heartily enjoyed by all. Those present were: Mr, and Mfrs: Sims, Mr. ind Mrs. Hockmen, Mr. and "Mrs Young. Mr, and Mrs. Moodie, Mr. and Mrs, Furr, Mr. and Mrs. Borken, Mr. wid Mrs. M. Sutton, Mr. and | Mrs. Washington, Me. H. Kelli, Mr. F. Sut on, Mr. and Mrs. F. Williams, “Mrs. fuchanan, Mr. and Mrs, Bethel, Mr. A. D. Price, Mr. Davis, Miss Scott. Miss Myrick, Mr. C. Folling, Mr. H. Jones, Mr. Fletcher, “After dinner all were en- erlained by the orchestra, and one of ihe popular songsters, after which danc~ ng was enjoved. Ail left feeling very nuch pleased. On Thanksgiving afternoon Mr. and Mrs, J. Eugene Mars atid Miss Pauline Mars entertained at dinner Mrs. James. WW. Mars, mother of J. Rugene “Mars. Mr and Mrs. George Covell, Mr. and Mrs. David T Martin and family. Miss Peaches Parker and Mr George A. Thompson. In the evening a’ reception was held to meet their friends, Mr. and Nits, George Covell Dancing was in- fulged| in until the wee sma” hours, {ter which a collation was served, Among thers present weve: Mr. and Mes. TH. T, Mars and daughters, Dr, and Mre. RL. Coapers Mr cand Mrs. Her- pert. Misses Extelle and Florence. Her- nert, Mrs. Hi. 1. Kemp. Mr, and Mrs, William Young. Mre and Miss Grieger. Mr. William: ifubbell, Messrs. Frank Parner, Charles Lynch, Charles Buf allo, rank Jackson Mics Lulu Rarker of West 135th treet, and Mrs, Charlotte Miller of 18th treet, New York city, spent Thanks- iving with Mr. T. P. Jones, Jr. The Women's Branch ef the Business aague. Mrs 1. T. Moorman, president, vill hold its regular monthly meeting 1 Monday. December 7, at the Y. W. A building, 143 West sad street, at welock All’ member are urged to be resent. New member are desirable fice TLL. Moorman, president: M. J. Stuart, secretary. On Monday evening, November 23. fesers. S. and A. Dennis tendered a arewell “reception to their old friend, Tr. \.S. Patterson, formerly head of rrince George Bell Stand, at_ their resi- ence, 23 West 133d strect. The guests | Wow Colored Seheo! Trachrre Can Bare : sere Fay. = it you'are = arteot tracker aud wast te carn nome evira messy after erkest Race “darton “varation, write af wave far particatare to 8. R. Mewart, Taske- Gre Tantitwte. Alaboua—adv. cet 8-40 Wt you ood o tame. 1¢ you ered 0 moremnge team, Af you want cfmtutetredion papers,” 1 yee wont to tafe beeen, 2 you went a wil evens er Ay tant bustwce. Call ca B.A. SOMINDON, Acterecy, ‘2S Brentwar. (Phone 1155 Prentate. BROOKLYM. Ars: Louisa C. Cole. of Philadelphia, peat Thanksgiving with ber son, Mr fagene J. Reed, of 411 Ralph avenue, Brooklyn. The Rev. G. J. Cliff, pastor of the Reh Mestorki Yion Church: ‘pent an mjoyable Thanksgiving with his two jsons, George Jesse and Fred Rufus Giff, of Beaufort, S.C. It was a meet- ing of unbounded’ joy a3.they had been separated for twenty-four years. On Sunday, Noveinber 39, at St. james, New York, Mrs. Imogen, Moon Recadern, tusteon and fady pancipa of the Howard Orphamge, was given a pleasant birthday” surprise in the shape of a, special. dinner, by er, pops, as sisted by the housekeeper, Mrs M. E Tyler, of New Haven. After the dinner Majer George, West, on behalf, of the assihiant teachers and housekeeper, pre- sented Mrs Saunders as a token of their love and respect a beautiful neek- lace, Rew, Dr. Gordon, the superintend- ent of this institution, is loud in. his praise of the efficient work being done at thie branch of his great’ Brooklyn orphanage. Mr. and Mrs, John E. Berry, the pop- ular ‘soloists, of 3. Quincy street, en- tertained at’ Thanksgiving dinner at theirs residence the following persons: Prof, and Mrs, William B. Begey, Mme. R.A. Robinson and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson from Kane, Pa. Mrs. Thomas L. Jackson has just re- turned from the cast where she has been spending the. Thanksgiving holi- days with her adopted daughter and son. Mr, and Mrs, EM. Connell are visit- ing old friends in, Boston, Natick and Cambridge, Mass. * The fifth annual ‘dinner of the Thanksgiving Social Club was given by Mr. and Mrs, Hall at. their residence, 872 Madison ‘street, Brooklyn. Covers were laid for the full membership, twelve. Those present: Mr. and. Mrs, Hi, Harris, Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Moore, Me. and Mrs, PF. Rhodes. Mr and Mrs. E. Mazhew, Me. H. Tt, Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. WT. Hail. At 10'p. m. the members retire to the patlor where they were entertained with music until they were visited by a “mysterious four” in costumes and masks, who walked int une announced. All returned 10 the dining room where the mysteriois four were compelled to unmask and the following ladies appeared: Mrs. A. Hackett, Mrs A. Bennett, Miss M. Litile and Miss B. Johnson, Mrs. Daisy Jefferson, a favorite .sing- er of Brooklyn, rendered several. selec: itony at a bazaar given for the benefit of: Mount Olivet Church at. Peekskill, N..¥., and was highly complimented, ‘Mr. Isaac Huckrun contemplates: tak- ing charte of a large skating rink in Chicago. On Thanksgiving Day, at 6 pom. Mes Edward Green, of 15 Clermont aveniic, emertained the following as guests at dinner: Mr. and Mrs. J Domingo, of Fast New York: Mr. ail Mrs. J. Roy- ther, Mise EE, Rowl, of Jamcia, Tn tei Mr. W. Blanheim, of New York: Mr. J. Morris: Mr. Edward) Green, Jr. a3) sisted im entertaining. Covers were laid for nine. Games were indulged in the west ccd Siig everiing. De You Want Veer son or Daughter te ‘Kare Some Katte Meecy, It you wish Co atart your daughter oF som ent im Dealucen By lettings him or Ber carn come extre money, after School Seure orion Saturdaya, write at Seee for particalare to Mr. As Re Stews Jars, Teskenve Institute, Teckewee. Ata- Baie ade “i dibs Chdou teas fan Mcunesday evening, Sovember 38, at'S45 o'clock, following upon the ad: jourament of one week's celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, there oc- curred one of the most heautiful and Irilliant weddings of the season, in that ‘of Miss Lattic Gillis,. daughter of Mr, and Mrs. FF, Gillis af 4 West 99h Hess ad Me, Chagles P, Williams of Washington, D.C. Were the principals. This is the second wedding held in the Abyssinian Baptist, Church since their Temoval up town from Waverly Place live years age, At 7.30 p.m, the church was crowded to its utmost capacity, crowds stood. in the vestibule and in the street awaiting the coming of the bride and gronm, At Sto several taxicabs arrived and a3 the bride emerged fram, one the crowd fell Yack to get_a_ glimpse of the couple. Mendelsshon’s wedding, march. played by the organist, Miss CW. Carle, an- nouneed to the ‘large audience the com. ing of the ‘bride. The groom was led to the altar by way of the vestry hy the Rev Dr. R.D. Wynn, of Bethany Baptist Church. Newark, N. J. and Mr Collins S. Herbert of British Guiana, hest man, stood awaiting the bride. .The following ushers led the march: Mesers. Walker, Brown, Wiley. Miles, "Kelley and Burton, ‘The bridesmaids were Miss Florence Lawson of Sparkhill, N.Y. dressed in white silk with empire effect. She car ried a bouquet ‘of pink" carnations She was followed by the maid of honor, Mise Rhoda Rrooker of, Washington, D.C. a cousin of the bride. | She was dressed in’ luc silk trimmed with Erench face, and ako carried a houquet af pink carnations. “Then came. the flower girls. the little Misses. Vivian Madden and Thelma Johnson, attired in white over pink silk and also each car- ried 4 basket of rose petals and cat~ rations, The bride” followed. leaning fon the arm of her father, Mr. FP Gillis. She was heautifully ‘attired in a magnificent gown of cfeam colored duchess <atin and real point lace (which was an heitloom of the family).” She carried a shower bouquet of ilies of the valley. with a nest of sweet peas inher air. presented. a most charm ing picture. During the ceremony. the organist played “O Promise Me,” which was greatly appreciated by the audience. After the ceremony the bride and groom, amid showers of rice, were whisked away to the. residence of the Mride’s parents, 4 West 99th” street, whereathe reception was held from 920 to 12M. Fully 175 or more guests wert served .with supper, which was prepared hy caterers from the Madison Avenue Hotel. -The wedding cake: wae prenared hy Sire. C,H. Rrown af Cale umbia Gremmar schoul, enc the wed- ding gown was mate “hy Mrs. Alice Madden of New York. | | ‘The bride te the benatifel, cherming and ‘accomplished daughter of Mr. and ‘Mra. F. F. Gillie, She bas 3 wives, Savi Sher posse be the Shelr af the Abysainian "Baptist for the pest five yearn, and iH cetiee ber Postion iy the dhol. “The grooms 4 Wathen dD. o and is = an fee ont eek eos through life, * _ ——— ko ine RATE NOTICE Nasa Spade sTattors? wSlentSry subscription og death of Be yf avalon, a We shines "weg. Separtsa thie tify, Be. Somes 2, 1008, Card HE, "Binal Simatt folyour atty Chairman ot eae Aagne on cor, tefore Japary” ft Peacan remit by postetes money or: der crrewinunred, Hter, 43, your ast Bpdeutrters on er ‘before Saneary 6, 15a ea f You cam remit by postedice money or- der orrreuietared fatter. 3 Your ace. Siigtlon must be We penersi agents Repdauaresrs "on or ‘before Jamsary 6 . x di cunris MISCHLLANRODE | a ‘502 West rasth Street Corner of Amsterdam Avenue- 3 rooms, range and tubs, $15 - ax Lawrence Street 3 rooms, range and tubs, $15 5 rooms, range and tubs, $:8 36r West 126th Street 3 rooms, range, tubs, bath. $15 a gpoms, range, tubs, bath, $13 366 Weat 126th Street 3 rooms, range-and tubs, $13 2 rooms front, $10 Inquire of janitor or W. M. MORAN, : 366 West ra6th Street TO LET Sitoom: neatly, furnished: Bri- Cate: with home conveniences, Mrs DeBancor 4_Waat_is6th mtrect, FO LET oNeatiy furnished rooms Ap- Diy to Mra Chas, irk, 28 Oak street. adrdey"Clgt Tetephone. 261 © Beraer. Bee 3st FOLET—Ulent airy room 10 roarried Soupie or ‘wo gentiement. hall en: tgunces rent moderates Mrs: Pelton, 226 Went isth atreet, Tq LET—Nextly farnlehed room, Tat West 43d street: second: Moor front team heated: buch, ‘Mack. FO_LET—A dcnirabie foom for ono_or two mantiomen. 438 Weat doth atrect. aon if en * : TO LET—Twe nicely turniahed rooms cnin ‘pilate, house: all. cunventences ven Bycke 21 Went 193d street ‘Dee. 3-4 TOLETST wo nicely furnished front na ink. parlorgs telephone wervice. Avply Lacey: 339 Weet 86th street. TO LET oiarae and shall furnished Toptin: priviirge ef light, Rousekeep- ine, "Apply Mees Henry. 686 Seventh avenue Dee. Saat TO LEToNeatly furnished room. 166 Weat 1330 street. = 2 TQ LET—Furninhed rooms to'men at Rol EE Went Ween street, with Bath, pecsin Meats mt Feanonabie beicon, Bins To RENTS Furniss Tomas A TENT SR gnianS arses AS a, BM. Crawford, 204-206 We 490 street, ‘pec Seat TO Lat —Purnighad rooms all convents ences! with duich, people and m wood home: Addrent 168 W424. ntreet, seperteren tere eS FO LET Three inrage tient Foomn, with (ube H10,_ 68 West Wbtnentrect, Dec 3-2 TOCLET—Toxether oF separately in Private houne, parlor floor and base~ Wot (uh ores. Mee Bork . + MEE BUTE Sec 3a2t WANTEDA middie Aged _waman to Nsasine kenceally. in housework. Mrm Maric Marahnil, $22". 78th street, FR LET=Neatly furnished lent out mide ateam ‘Weated rome: hath: “top ances Ts Wont Seth nirect, _Andernan. Bh AVE fen —dunt, opened to colored Rehanth, threc and Tour intke lent races renin. $10 nnd 13 FO-LET—Neatly_furmaned Targe and malt rome. path ait, convertencen: private noua” Apply ure. ame Esl Went 198d street nowsaiat, TO ;LET—Neatly furnished rooma: Bath, all conveniences, private house, faterchce required. ADDIy £09 West ith etreet Ne movaaat TO LivT—Nentiy furnished large and femal route with: batheand. all, con renicncen, “Apply W. He Hared. 423 W. Uiat “atrest. novaa-ae TO LET—Neatly_ furnished rooms tn Srivaie Rouse, all private, from 1.68 per week’ up, with board: if desired. Pee and ise Weat 1334 street, Mime. Lavinia H. Baner, Prop." oct28-t¢ TO LET—Neatly furnished iarwe and Sinelt Toomm, uno unfurnished rooms cor light housekeeping. 125 Weat 27th sue Neerew novid-at TO LET —Hiceant apartments; large vou Higa, ei rooms and bach: stew newt. “bet ‘water supply: vench “room reparater 316 Went Tisth street, Mod crkie rents, Owner ‘Rt house 10 to 12 a_m., of Janitor all day. __nov19-3t FOR RENT—«si-a43 West 16th Sty thtce intwe room: all Went: rent. $16 and $12, Inquire of janitor. novid-4c FOR RENT—1622 Weat 133d St. three Story private house In good’ condi don Low wrent inquire” Pinney a Minthews, 103 Park Ave. ‘Phone’ $86 pein ee Te PAT AWS yovis-st BARBER WANTED—Good job, write SiMBougias’ Wilitemn, box 397. Las ceuces, New Mexico. _ eit TO LET—O16 East 56th street, (three Foome, Kae and tubs: rent $13.60, 10 $14.68; colored janitor, ____nov6-«¢_ FOI SALE—Three-tamily house: con rat location: rent, $412; price, 43,200; euay. term Munley. 320 Browd’ St, Newark, SJ. _noe 36-40 TO LMT—eih St, 304 West, colored Cenunts houses” Gheroueniy rene: vated; 4 light beauUul, newly painted sad Dapered rooms, With Improvements, $10 to gid a month.” Rundeome 4-roon?| “SROCORATR: 465 Loch eicete feenlbhed cana: bat TO List —Nicciy furnighed roomn: bath. Sultimprovementar B10 Atiantle aves Broomiyas Dee #4 TO TET niceiy farnlghed ne ontar= Paheds rome 44a Wanderbilt news. cdpel'ana “ie convenient. Dee soak PGR KAUR oF reat. Nowsen_ and fate Drldae’ nivel store. ana Toome anova rlaRe’ atreet “store nna’ Teoma Bluble for hasinese purgoeee” Wheat geicable ‘for besiness Durgeses. IW iieen bs Bape: <2 ‘Soames 2S ee ee eae ir = pg ee seers aie z= 9, Lat ver Eo Sehertnal rec ec tsy st. ao 80, Lea, ad Bare ee tere Feet tinea eaten Sasa, Teel SS Ace ati Stee OR SALE, C8 Rt We ears ‘rooms and bath: all improvements. Berrtolry commier ge gia ree iy. = er if NOFMINGON AVE. BROOKLYN ADT ost Sea aN ease te acdsee it ear See ALS Re ee ass RELIGIOUS PeTICEs eee ae Ero the a eae ney Clee mevting 1.29 pm Sete Sere wat Treo moe se ehiiclecke Prager" mercing’ ex Peasy Lette cis Sk pd got iiireeicee: Be esate SS, Sof tne ere fry ea be a we no Te SOE, =a, wen GUE KOS TE ae Dy 3, ae CULE, rem inday Services: Freaking St 1065 &. ma. “Eee Gee sees y * at Gis vem ee oS Re TUNQTHY BAPrisy GHURER, nev. We Br Moai pantor Tea want Order of serttite Sanday Preeeatia ORE re ee eae Shy 'thats $18 Pa™ Wotyt Socmeentoe Srlef tina ladadty sgn eee BOgT issionty intend ey ater Rie iter oy, ciEarre, cuaren ant megane, Sater SPT BEE OND Oe ubrino retest or tin Miay erin! cae ee a Sas waco aS ans, Kmare gs 6 xe 2S Eek “Eek ia Seay Set ioe go epi Coie as wate sock team, Steen 8 te Stee OS 7, as, CERT ay eee ea , Sane BELEN arsine Ses Sete Cam eae ak PRaeT yl am wats po rmree :. Les SRS SS thy? Sete ee ome et fal WRLCOME TO ALL. Teil z —wories au. & ow cnoncn. — wert oth at. Gelenen Uad aeter 2 Stee bey 3, ae MMOLE, Paster supaay Reis: yeu gt 7008 8 See oe LE Hotee obit cB tne ee Fees ia Vinge at EBS feted etc SP SSE Pastor can be ween at bome from 9 te 12, A eS antes ott commer sien Sean, ast SURROGATES NOTICE. IX PURSUANCE of an order. of Hon. ABNER C. THOMAS. a Surrogate of the County of New York. NOTICE te hereby xiven” to all. persons paving” claims Akainat the estate of FRED. ALLEN, Tate ef the County of New York, Bor- ough ‘of Manbattan. deceased. to present the same with vouchers theret to the Subscribers at their piace sf tranmact: Ine’ business. Rooms 308-3-18, No.6 Beckman street. in the City of New York. on er before the 10th day of May next, "Dated New York, November 3, 1968. JOSEPH “8 McLANE. JULIA HARRIS. ‘ Adrainistrators, J.DOUGLASS WETMORE Attorney for administrators, S"eeckman Street. New Tork City. SEE Straighten r yY a H. I . Team Sing:— have weed ouly ome bottle of rice star arr Soeees SS Recee eee, 5 : Ford’s Hair Pomade ”’ (Cormerty tren on Ovnniend On Merrow) Sreteet terre Cacti teem Ure ae en eee Bee ea ea nen coe Fe Refi ed Sissies ote eenee eee Sate ache meena eae pn aed Seman fen ee eetneerte Tani hese ag eee eae. aipaaes ives, Sears Sen eae eee on enamine n ame Ne eee peteae Ce Ree ae pram epee ere Oa? Fokameit will bey ou. Lack for tne emane wh BoB jew engi TILER, we wn we eae ee meh Se . Ctyet ee a RED Bowser Ee ee * Py ae 2 Psi ae PUBLIC MEETING 1‘ 3 a ‘Tesoday Evening. Becomber a2, 108. SH Well, What Do You Think of This? | GEORGE W. COOPER _ HASOPENEDTHE = «i HARLEM, MANSIONS 188 WEST 133d STREET USOT DEASTIFOLLY FOREESEED SERS HI NEW YORE Fee COLeRED oot cold yaar Dn crary sees Menis tfdestred. "Phose 321 Nersings a * THATS aL ; erm | IMPERIAL LYCEUI ‘SW. Cormer Sith Street amd Third Avenue’ New York. City = _TWO HALLS ___s TO RENT FOR BALLS, WEDDINGS ~ J *, BANQUBTS and ENTERTAINMENTS (Ccmmmittec: invited. ‘Térms Reesomable. Tel. 4836 Plaza “7% M. FRANKEL, Prep. 7H _——————————— — — —— LOOK LOOK! LOOK = teat EUS peer ea ‘Apartments of 3, & 5, 6 resem, Eraser ease : "Rau a. HOWELL . § REAL ESTATE AGENT, BROKER ‘MANAGEMENT OF COLORED PROPERTY A SPECIALTY. i Onion _————_——— : HOLIDAY BOOKS Sect Roe at ot ray emergent at Wee Dees, . THE STANDARD NEWS COMPANY ‘Tee creat pono moon stone . 13] WEST 53RD STREET MPS. G.B NEEDLES — Se 24 West 135th Street Per of cit ces cio ooet Sapaied and slpcbapmtemnen aiosan pee Re nae SO a ecard prompely. (248 WB Bee The Webb-Draper Employment Agency as removed from 22 Sicth Aven 10,288 ‘Sixth Avewes, ser 20th Stree, Convenient Soar — Steoles Melp Exchange ‘Wrast 1 ot Clean female belp with vferemss For Giret class private families, Also Gate to pri a Mrs Evola G. Steeles, ‘165 West 18000 Seat Pee 1580 Sevag . oars MME. JULIA PAPPIN F aeteree yams Brees 422 Sixth Avemer, N.Y. Gowd Siemens ‘Secret, wt all times Sow Reliable Colored Male ant Female Help Both City and Ovemery. me ae | You can Prevemt it from getting worse but you can’t ay it back after you have lost it. Priceless is Eyesight Ee eee 4 5 : As - ae. me Pike “aes : 7 =" as ry P FY i nea SN Red $ Wisin delay or fee the Eavlog: at's ee aoa Ein aes te meme eek Hoeeer tat cat create .ereinsigs Bre Date Sire he trary Ae Wie ser eae ans, ce weet Saint yagaeteieeae wafer og ee SStdona tate sed wake Sea apeciaily of nee Hocht years cupericace ta active practice te etter sierra tte eee BVERERGAS It oer oa weet are coos Anemm ts West as eee ow Tort Car. sen GOTT LOUK GL. GE VOUS ASD SLASTIFEL! Spestatioa by Deseateteay Escpecewrtntion estd biemdeien etepten socbte <a demos of oy ‘ial boty oom Se ae coon ~ relieved. only. iacone meee aes 2 —— or gn eee 8 ee a a ay ti? we 8 pee, ~* ‘ one ; re = wap “Keystone Cafe and Restesre., 206 Weet 37th St. New Vor ‘Pleat cles mands served by the dny or? Poghent ears poriey deve anaes a - ‘ ie —_—_—————— Basi. F. HUTCHINGS Fen SYS euBETTL hatnge fregtny nena See Say. me, Oh Oe: 0772 eet ee ES ll JAMES L. CURTI: Maren ved Comnaaier at Lew <Sne “SSse new Toms ws The Gross Catering Co. 219 West 1340 Suet m} - Caters for all first-class public and private énter- ~ | tainments, weddings, din- pers, collations and musi- cele formal entire, gs O°FARRELL’. HO ond 412 Eighth ivan (ear Stet Serest, SW YORE Cr POREITURE, CARPETS, BEBOCRG, EYC. —s ‘Deate ané Agertmects Fur- CASH OR CREDIA PRK Seu ecy pee ant eet wemnaee mare oy or A NORTHERNER ON MISSISSIPPI Accompanied Booker T. Washington on Tour Through State Being Made by Negroes—No Attention Being Paid to Vardaman—Many Evidences of Thrift 'To the Editor of The New York Age:' The writer was one of the fortunate ones to be invited to take a trip through the State of Mississippi some days ago in company with Booker T. Washington, who was making a tour of observation and speechmaking through that commonwealth. I had never had before such an opportunity to get a real insight into the life of the massacre the Afro-Americans with the Soon Coming from the earth into the heart of the earth, what I saw in many reacts was a revelation. I had expected to find people downcast and discouraged. On the contrary I found people with their heads up, determined, and in high spirits. Seldom have I had an opportunity to see so much money handled by colored people as I saw on this trip. It was a novel thing to see colored people doing their own banking, owning goods and grocery stores in the state business in the that these Mississippi Negroes do. I was surprised, also, to find at every point colored men who were buyers and samplers of cotton. I mention these points to indicate that the Negro in Mississippi is not paying much attention to Vardaman's claptrap, nor to the man who is spending his time abusing him; neither is the Negro in Mississippi paying much attention to the Afro-American brother in Boston, who is spending his time in bewailing the condition of the poor Negro in Mississippi. The fact is, there are Negroes in Mississippi who could buy and sell any twenty of the men in Boston, who spend so much time bewailing the condition of their brethren in the South—and not miss the money. I was surprised also at the tremendous outpouring of the man of the people to attend their meetings. At every railroad station, at every railroad crossing, in every town and city, they appeared by the scores, by the hundreds, and by the thousands. When they heard that the train would pass or stop even for a few seconds, men and women were at the station with bunches of flowers and waving handkerchiefs. The crush of humanity which met Mr. Washington's train at such centers as Jackson, Greenville, Mound Bayon, Natchez, Vicksburg, etc., was something that would pay one to travel thousands to see. After witnessing these as a number of Mr. Washing-uests did for a whole week, no dare say that the Negro is val to his leaders. Aging the first surprises that aerner experiences is the courtesy on the page of the railroad from the general passenger down to the brakeman. Notending the fact that our party over several railroads and travoyed many hundred miles, no d the conductor to come in city's special coach and ask to volunteered to Mr. Washington and city, and in every case they exal a willingness to do everything in order to make the trip ile. could do many of our people good, we in the North, and have never through Mississippi, as was true case, to see some of the beautiful and really palatial homes owned by our people in Mississippi, of these homes. I venture to say, it to be equalled outside of Mississippi. They are not only large,ious, but show evidence of culld the highest refinement and ince. human and his kind might just ill talk talking about keeping the in Mississippi in ignorance. Acad-industrial schools, colleges, unies and public schools are springing on every hand, and if the publicities fail to support them, the is support the schools themselves, they have them, and addition to speaking regular meetings, which had been led weeks ahead, he was called to take part in the dedication the school building or church. who live in the North, do not what farming means in Missi- tica. It was common for us in Missi- tica to see a colored man owning and to twelve or fifteen hundred acres of land that covers eight hides of cotton every year, we are some queer things in Missi- tica among them. I recall the fact Greenville the only book store is by a Negro. During the last ears there have been four or five book stores in the city, but they have gradually gone to the leaving this Afro-American with competition. He has been in the city since he was a white man want to buy Vardia paper, he has to go to the Negro store to get it. ile there are some bad things in Mississippi there are some mighty good. The writer was surprised and hardly gotten over it it yet to find many high-minded, courageous men there are in Mississippi, who or agree with Vardaman, and who not afraid to appear at Negro meet-and express themselves in favor of elevation. Neither are they afraid to be known in that they mean to do their part in the justice is done to the Afro-American. The last point touched in Mississippi was Mound Bayon, a community that has been created through the brains of work of Afro-Americans. If the liter was a young man just seeking career, whether in business or professional life, he would select Mound u. He would go there and help himself a part of the great Neumannity. Mound Bayon will be more and more of in the future, of the few spots in the coun- try where a Negro feels proud, where he can hold up his head and feel perfectly free to go where he wants to and do what he pleases, prefixed to the law. If he breaks the law, he will be punished by Afro-American officials. In local literary circles much time and attention are being given to preparations of fitting celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the martyr President, Abraham Lincoln, at the annual banquet of the Henry Highland Garnett Republican Club the 13th of February. A movement was inaugurated by Mr. George E. Webican to give a tremendous celebration the 15th of February next, and it was announced that steps would be taken to form committees during the year to make arrangements and collect funds for the purpose. Many present signified their willingness to contribute and lend their aid to the movement. Since that time, however, no mention has been made, and up to the present no signer has been notified of any action having been taken; may be that the beaten dissipation on the question of endorsement of Hugh For a presidential candidate killed the Lincoln movement forever. If such has been the case it is sadly unfortunate. Perhaps Mr. Webican will not let the movement die, but many who have been enthusiastic in the matter think that if some action is not taken soon on the part of the colored brother, another opportunity will be given those who are watching the shortcomings of the Negro to accuse him of an unpardonable neglect of showing appreciation for his great benefactor. Nothing has been heard of the colored brother who was whooping his head off before election dav for Bryan. Our friend, Summer H. Lark, who took up the cudgel with Bishop Walters and Dr. Waller to resent the affront given the Negro by the discharge of the Negro soldiers because of the Brownsville incident, finds that his efforts are lost, and notwithstanding his declaration in his paper previous to the election that men who represented such large business interests and medical practice had enlisted in the cause, no material effect was produced, the doubtful States, counties and towns carrying a larger vote for Taft than in previous elections. Much unfavorable comment has been recently made by patrons of barber shops managed by some colored persons. A gentleman of a very studious disposition and who seeks refining circles rather than loud and boisterous surroundings, has often expressed his displeasure of the unfavorable and indecent remarks made about women in a certain barber shop in 30th street, Manhattan Borough. Barber shops have ever had the reputation of being a small forum for the patrons who attend them, but we think it would be in good taste and a benefit to the proprietor of a shop to see that the language used in his place was on a line of decency. Eric Xotea. ERIE, N. Y., Nov. 30.—At the last regular meeting of Bay City Lodge, No. 685, F. and A. M., there was a public installation of officers, at which their wives and the members of Deborah Court No. 185 opened for business, the court was admitted and witnessed the following officers installed: H. C. Thompson, W. M.; Clarence C. Kittrell, S. W.; Henry Davis, J. W.; V. C. Smith, S. D.; D. Dowe, J. D.; C. Jones, S. S.; W. Brown, J. S.; J. Thompson, S. S.; H. Fisher, D. H. Master, master of ceremonies; R. H. Baxter, secretary; John S. Hicks, treasurer. After the installation an elegant collation was served by J. J. Hicks. The following persons delivered eloquent speeches: J. S. Hicks, C. Thompson, D. H. Kittrell, R. H. Baxter, Clarence C. Kittrell, Mrs. F. Fisher, Mrs. C. C. Kittrell, Mrs. R. Slow. Mr. George Clarke, of Pittsburgh, spent Thursday in this city with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nichols have moved to their new home, 419 East avenue. Mr. Francisce Kittell spent last Thursday in Pittsburgh, and Fisher, of West Fifth street, is visiting her daughter in Cleveland. The officers for the St. James A. M. E. Sabbath school for the enusing year are: Superintendent, Mr. Baker White; assistant superintendent, Mrs. Kathryn Hampson; Miss Marian Hampson; hams, and treasurer, Miss Fannie Purry. Rev. M. A. Hunter, pastor of the St. James A. M. E. Church, has returned with his family to the city, having had a three weeks' vacation sojourning in Tennesse- tice, Mississippi and Flaun. O. They have come to their friends, 316 French street. The Messrs. Archei Franklin, Earl Lawrence, Lewis Franklin, Arthur Drew, Archei Franklin, Mrs. Bertha Jackson, Mrs. Virginia Davis and Miss Edna Blackburn attended the Thanksgiving meetings of the Patterson family. Miss Mary E. Roberts, of Pitttown, Pa. spent four weeks in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Kittrell. Word has reached the city that Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Godrey are happily domiciled their home on Fifth avenue, New York City. Miss Clara Williams, of East Seventh street, is visiting in Youngtown, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. Brannx. Mrs. Virginia Davis attended the dances at the White House in 1915. Victor Smith has returned to the city after a short stay in Ripley, New York. He attended Hampton, Va. and Washington, D.C. The Gideon Savings Bank. While speaking of the many industrial and financial institutions of credit that progressive Norfolk has in her midst, it would not be right to omit the Gideon Savings Bank, a banking business conducted by colored people. Their method of conducting their business, dealing fairly with all, has brought them phenomenal success. This savings bank has been a boon to the colored people of this section and has been a great lesson to them in the way of teaching them to save their earnings and prepare for their future. This bank and its officers have conducted their business in such a manner they have had attention of the business public. It is amenable—the manner in which they have done business. They are eligible to a mention in this our Industrial Review of Norfolk to instruct the wage-earning people of this section and State to patronize deserving concerns. This institution would in due time the reception of students September 28, 1998. The enrollment on the above date westward that of any previous opening and a very improving and purposeful set of young people unrestricted. The work in well-organized and well in hand. The buildings are in splendid repair, the result of recent work with a fresh cost of paint inside and out. Our enrollment increases as the weeks go by and we are looking forward to the largest enrollment in the history of the institution. On October 30 and 23 we had our annual farmers' convention, which proved to be a record-breaker. A good many farmers came in to the convention and exchanged views upon methods and brought with them various exhibits of the product of the soil. The exhibits were multiplied by preserves, canes, etc., from the indica. The convention wound up with a big barbecue. Every one pronounced the occasion a most enjoyable and profitable one, and from present indications the farmers' convention is in full swing, with Western College. The departments of the work are in healthy condition and everything is moving on harmoniously. Every one is encouraged and all are happy. The State Convention, under whose auspices the institution is operated, raised more money at its last sitting, the middle of October, than ever before since the school was established seventeen years ago. The students at Souri are alive and are exerting every effort to raise money to erect a dormitory for young women. Operator of Decimal Seminary. Tuesday, October 6, 1900, marked the opening of the twenty-eighth year of work for Spelman Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. Among the things attracting special attention was the large attendance at the very beginning. Many familiar faces were present, and an unusually large number of new faces. The rapidity with which the classes in all the industrial departments were filled was worthy of note, as it plainly says that our girls are feeling the great necessity of having educated hands as well as heads. A night school has been added this term, thus giving opportunity to pupils engaged in industrial work during the day, to pursue literary work through classes already full to overflowing in the Normal Practice School, yet as new faces eagerly present themselves almost daily, there seems somehow always room for just one more: The spirit and appearance shown by the students is commendable, and gives promise-of their developing into strong womanhood. The work, both in and out of the classroom, shows their determination to retain for Spelman the name of being the best school in the land for their education. Newspapers and girls. We have much to encourage us in the hope that this year will be the best in the school's history. The Cookman Institute, Jacksonville, FL. The Cookman Institute of Jacksonville, Fla, is the pioneer school for the higher education of the colored people in that section of the South, having been organized by the Rev. S. B. Darnell of New Jersey in 1872. The school is one of the most prosperous of the twenty-four educational institutions now under the control of the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It has just opened its thirty-eighth year with the brightest prospects and with the best faculty it has ever had. The teacher is the most hardest of the leges and universities North and South. Half of the teaching force is white men and women from the North, and the other half colored. With the Rev. Dr. J. T. Docking, the president, of Massachusetts, who is now on his fifth year of very successful service, are associated Miss Mary Neff, A. B., and Prof. G. A. Ballard, B. Ped., who are also on their fifth year. Prof. A. R. Grant, one of Cookman's own graduates, takes up his work as Director of the Department of Music for the fourth year. Miss J.race King, Fed. Clark University and Miss J.race King, M. M. Spartan, B. of Holyoke College, are both occupying their positions for the second year. All of these teachers who have been connected with the school the longest show great attachment to the institution and strong devotion to its high moral and religious ideals. Among the new teachers are Mrs. E. S. Marks of Chicago. Miss H. B. Gardelson of New Jersey; Miss Minnie J. Burroughs of Charleston, S. C., and Miss W. Kerrelmeyer, A. B., of Cornell College, all of whom have entered enthusiastically upon their nwork. Never before did Cookman commence her year's work under more hopeful and encouraging conditions, and never before has the old school had a finer lot of students. The boarding department is esteemed with a whole class of young men and women who comprise all parts of Florida and Georgia. Last year was the banner year with Cookman, when its enrollment; reached 487, but the present indication point to the 500 line this year. During the past five years the school has had a period of continuous prosperity, but much greater success can be achieved with additional buildings. The work of the school is greatly handicapped for lack of room, and it is now hoped that the friends of Negro, educated in the school and in Memoriam proposed, Lillie M. Whitney in Memoriam building. About $1,500 has already been subscribed for this building by the Negroes, who appreciate the grand work that the school is doing for our youth. Alumna Association. Shaw University. Raleigh, N.C. It is a significant fact that, in spite of the financial panic that has been felt over the country during the past few months, Shaw University began the new year with an enrollment of nearly 400 students the first day. The following figures will show something of the progress of the institution during the last three years: In 1908-2 the total enrollment was 526, with an average attendance of 481; in 1907-8 the total enrollment was 516, with an average attendance of 487. Compared with figures with a total enrollment of 555 for the first six or seven weeks of the school year and it will be seen at once that while the total enrollment, on account of the limited accommodations, does not far exceed 800, the average HOTEL UPTON Borough Station 10th Ave. Surrey Two hundred stairs listed above room. Bayside dining room. Bed with adjustment attached. Split Bed 10th Eile and Split Bed 10th Floor. Baggage free 90 and free at all stations. Opposite Bank Bay Station. Borough St. Police station. BOSTON, MA 56 Ladies' Hair Dressing Parlors MANUFACTURER OF HUMAN HAIR GOODS Afro-American Hair Goods a Specialty All kinds of Wigs, Front Pieces and Splits in Stock, and Made to Order 589 Eighth Avenue CODY & BERGER'S PHARMACY 470 LENOX AVENUE Between 123rd and 124th Streets The most popular drug store in Harlem. Our line of household remedies cannot be excelled. We name below a few of them. St. Joseph's Liniment—For Rheumatism and all Aches and Pains. 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St. Joseph's Liniment—For RH Brown's White Pine Cough Drugs, Still Most Effective. Camphorets—For Grippe and Co. Quinade—The Ideal Hair Pomade Hair Apr. 21-yr. attendance has increased each year. This shows an unusual awakening among our people with regard to the value of education, and Shaw University, by reason of her liberal courses in academic, industrial and professional training and by reason of the efficient work done in these departments, has indeed become an educational center for students especially in this part of the country. For several years President Meserve has been insisting upon students entering promptly at the beginning of the year and remaining until after commencement. It is gratifying to the president of the faculty to note that the average attendance for the month of October was 453 and that the attendance for November will be approximately 460. The average attendance more than 20 States and foreign countries, including South and West Africa, the West Indies and British Columbia. A few years ago there were not as many students in the entire schools of law, medicine and pharmacy as there are to-day in the freshman classes of these departments. The same is true of the college department; for example, the present first-year college preparatory class is larger than the four college classes were in 1895. In the normal department there are fewer in the lower grades than ever before. All this points to an upward tendency in education among our people, which should be gratifying to those who support the work and encouraging to those who obey the feld. There marked advancement in the general attendance but also in the personnel of the entire student body. The students in all departments are entering better prepared for the courses of study they have chosen to pursue in preparation for their life's work. While advancement is being made in the departments above mentioned, the work in mechanical arts and in domestic art and science is also increasing in efficiency and importance. These departments are in better condition to do real scientific and educational work alone the line of industrial art and handicraft than they have been for years. Briefly, the new year offers every reason for hope and encouragement and gives to both teacher and student the widest opportunity for making the year count for much in real progress along all lines of academic and professional work. Joseph K. Brick Agricultural, Industrial and Normal School began Sept. 19, 1906. Although this is the so-called unlucky year, being the thirteenth, prospects are bright and encouraging. At the present time there is an enrollment of about 200 students, 150 of which are orders. We have more new students than before, with only 10 of them we regret that the number of old students who have returned is considerably smaller, due principally to the money panic. The Joseph K. Brick School affords excellent opportunities for every earnest girl and boy who desires an education. The situation is in itself unique. Just three miles south of Enfield and two and one-half miles north of the town of Whitakers, seven stately school buildings. With prized homes several cottages, together with a storehouse and barn, make a very imposing picture. The school has had an excellent normal course. It is far in advance of the average normal school. Students finishing the course are enabled to make the freshman class in such schools as Fisk, Talbadega and Howard Universi- MADAME J. L. 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With these advantages, far removed from the bustle of campus, they are within abundance of fresh air and wholesome food, the student has nothing to do but to apply himself diligently to his books and reap the benefits. Oxford and Race Prejudice the mention of "snobbishness" recalls to my mind an incident of last Summer's term at Oxford, which seems to contradict what I have just said, and is certainly instructive in a good many ways. In accordance with the provisions of Rhodes's will, the Rhodes scholars are annually entertained at dinner by the trustees. Now, one of the American scholars in Oxford at present is a Negro, a man of ability and general excellence of character. Naturally, he was invited with the rest to the annual dinner. To the amazement of Oxford, some of the Americans from the Southern States refused to attend the friendly function! We had heard of race-prejudice and race-problems in America. But Oxford is not America, and the Negro undergraduate is in a position of perfect social equality with the white man; he is one of us. We did not perhaps openly blame the men from the South; but we did feel that it was altogether wrong to introduce into Oxford prejudices of this kind, and we felt further that we could not have penetrated very deeply into the minds of, at least, some of her American students. It is the business of educated gentlemen to overcome prejudice, not to foster it; and most assuredly Oxford is not the place in which to display it—Boston Transcript. An Event in History. How much history has been made within a relatively short period is suggested by the statement that Booker F. Washington, the eminent educator, recently visited his birthplace, a remote little town in Virginia, for the first time in forty-four years. Mr. Washington left his early home when he was eight years old, and probably faced as forbidding a future as any child could look forward to. Later he managed to acquire the rudiments of an education, and Hampton Institute did the rest and provided a man who would carry the methods of the school into a still broader field. At his old home Mr. Washington met the daughter of the former owner of the slave family of which the now distinguished scholar and teacher was a memBER, and that lady took pride in the assertion that she was the first to teach the yongster his A B Cs, something which was exceptional in those days, when to allow the "subject race" a little learning was thought to be a dangerous thing. And all that was not so very long ago, and it is well to note the facts and observe how we have advanced. Then it was taught little proper by a large section of the Amherst school of them good, worthy and well-meaning, to hold in chatelhood men as capable of great things as Booker T. Washington. 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