New York Age

Report by Associated Press That Road Has White Girl Waiters Is False Superintendent of Dining Car Service of New York Central Lines Writes The Age that Report is Unfounded. False Report Is Given Wide Circulation, But the Associated Press Has Made No Correction—Editor of The Age Took Up Matter With Railroad Officers. Associated press dispatches, under date of January 2, carried a story to the effect that Negro waiters on the Michigan Central Railway dining cars out of Detroit, Mich., were being suplanted by white women. The dispatch was as follows, GIRL WAITERS ON DINING CARS Business Increased in Michigan Since Negroes Were Replaced. DETROIT, January 2—Detroit executives of the Michigan Central Railway are having tested a plan whereby Negro waiters in dining cars will be replaced by white women. Employees say the business has greatly increased since the young women, dressed in plain black dresses and white caps, were put on duty. Editorial comment on the report was made in The Age of January 14, and under date of February 1 the editor of The Age wrote the following letter to John R. Smart, superintendent of dining car service department of the New York Central lines, which control the Michigan Central: New York, February 1. John R. Smart, Superintendent, Michigan Central R. R. Co. Buffalo, N. Y. Dear sir: It has been declared in a statement published by various papers of the country that the Negro waiters on the dining cars of the Michigan Central lines have been displaced by white girls. Please advise me if this report is correct, and if so, was the change made because of the inefficiency of the Negro waiters, or because of the probable increase of business due to girl waiters? (Signed) FRED R. MOORE, Editor - THE NEW YORK ACE To this letter Mr. Smart promptly and succinctly replied as follows: NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES Dining Service Department. John R. Smart, Superintendent. Bullah, N. Y., February 2, 1915. 502 Marine National Bank Building. Mr. Fred R. More. Bullah, N. Y., February 2, 1915. Publ THE NEW YORK AGE, 247 West 46th Street, New York City. Dear sir: Acknowledging receipt of your letter February 1, there is no truth in the report which you refer to. Yours very truly. (Signed) JOHN R. SMART O-Dict. JRS-LB. WASHINGTON EDITOR Special to THE NEW YORK ACE Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—The latest development in the public school matter was precipitated on Monday: of last week by W. Calvin Chase, lawyer and editor of The Washington Bee, who called on Prof. Amplias H. Glenn in his office at the M Street High School, with a view to explaining to the school teacher his duty in the matter of marking examination papers' submitted by candidates for positions in the public schools. The trip was inspired, it is said, by the failure on the part of the school board to appoint as librarian of the schools a candidate 'who had Editor Chase's endorsement. Mr. Glenn is said to be a man of peace, but he presented the manter in which he was approached by the newspaper man, and it is reported that the school teacher demolished two of his office chairs over the head of the editor-lawyer. Mr Chase was badly injured, according to the report, and begged some of the teachers attracted by the fight not to let Glenn beat him to death. In the 80s of February 6 appeared the following editorial: DEDICATED TO A. H. GLENN. Launch and the world laughs with you, when you weep you weep alone. ABRAHAM LINCOLN BACHELOR-BENEDICTS ASSEMBLY A SUCCESS The most looked-for social affair of the year in New York is the Bachelor-Benedict Assembly, and the affair this year was in keeping with the standard established long ago by this body of representative men. The Laurel Gardens, located on 116th street, between Madison and Lexington avenues, was the scene of this year's assembly, and it offered a fitting setting on Friday evening, February 5, when the strains of the orchestra swelled out in the strains of the opening waltz. The attendance was large and included guests from Washington, Philadelphia, Stamford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Paterson, Buffalo, Jersey City, Tarrytown and other surrounding cities. The members and invited guests included: Ira Aldridge of Tarrytown, Miss Madeline Array, Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Anderson, C. H. and Miss L. M. Arrington, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Artortis of Stamford, Conn., Lloyd, E. McKinnon, Miss E. Lee, Edgar Barefield, Miss K. Washington, Barefield, Miss K. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Bell of Bridgeport, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bowen, J. A. Boyd, Mrs. Boaton, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Branch, Mr. and Mrs. R. Brown, Dr. Brungeau, Chas. A. Dale, Dr. Brungeau, Miss Smith, R. B. Costa, Miss Loyle, J. Clark, J. W. Clarkkill, Miss Madeline Allison, Jr. and Mrs. Norman cotton of Paterson, M. Q. Chapman, Miss L. Allen, A. Dade, Miss Pinkey, Sterling Dance, G. Dade, Miss Pinkey, Sterling Dance, Serv. City, John Dixon, Miss Bailley, Robt. J. Douglass, Miss Jetter, W. E. B. Duolois, Miss Alice Smith, J. H. E. Elmendorf, Hattie James, E. B. Fairwether, Miss Carolin V. Owens, L. M. Browne, Miss Green, H. M. Benson, Miss G. F. Baxter, Chas. Flagg of Washington, Miss C. Cook, Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Fleming of New Haven, Elmer Gantt, Miss Kings, Chas. Green, Miss Treadwell, Miss Green, Miss Leyers, Harding, Mrs. Levy, J. C. Smith, J. E. Harris, Mr. Fleming, Lacy Harris, Miss D'Artoris of Stamford, Conn, A. E. Hilleur, Miss Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hill, Miss Viola Huntler, Philadelphia, Mr. Hunter, Miss W. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hurbrut, George Harris, A. Janfee, Miss Baker, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Jarrott, E. O. Jones, Miss Jones, Mr. Edward, Edward D. Leo, Bufalo, Mrs. Florence Jackson of Jersey City, Mr. and Mrs. Axe King, George Lattimore, Robert Laftimore, Miss B. Hubby, Miss A. M. Mott, Lettwich, Hon. Fred, Mrs. Ches. Ches. Lomax, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lucas, J. A. Manson, R. Miller, Miss Manson, Miss B. Building, J. A. Mott, Miss N. Lettwich, Hon. Fred, Mrs. Ches. Ches. Lomax, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moseley, Dr. Driguel Muller, Miss A. IZ Hobrook, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Normak, W. A. Midden, Mr. and Mrs. E. Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Louch, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Prayer, Mr. and Mrs. Ralnford, Gorrie, Ralston, Miss F. Campbell, J. H. Ravenell, Miss E. Brown, D. and J. E. Brown, Miss E. Brown, F. Robertin, Dr. E. Roberta, Henry F. Robinson, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Craigwell, Mr. Steadman, Mrs. Barney, B. Gunter, Mr. Dr. E. Gunter, Dr. E. Terry, Miss E. Pogue, Arthur Thomas, Miss May Lee, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Thomas, F. Thomas, Thomas McPherson, M. and Mrs. Layne, W. and Mrs. Layne, borough of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wood, W. H. Wooten, Miss E. Boone, Marion Woodson, Miss E. Williams, I. E. Tessler, V. Wright, Miss Lee, Miss E. Williams, David Washington, TO WIN APPEAL CASES Special to The New York Acad. Sr. Louis, Mo., Feb. 9. Much interest was excited in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals when Turner W. Bell, a former slave, appeared as attorney in a case heard before that court in the Federal Building. Few in the audience knew that Bell was a noted lawyer who has appeared before every United States judge in the Central District in many famous trials. He has been a practicing attorney in Leavenworth for twenty-eight pears, and his hobby is special cases. During 1914 he filed 'sixty-one appeals in United States courts. He was successful in forty-one of them, and in only two of them were his clients Negroes. TO PUT A STOP TO THE NEGRO BALL DODGERS Through the initiation of Counselor Rufus L. Perry of Brooklyn, there have been introduced in the New York State Legislature bills which, if passed will make it a misdemanor for any person to engage in the pastime of turrowing baseballballs and other objects at men's heads protruding through a canvas or in any other manner, or for any person to offer their head as a target for such missiles. These bills were introduced on Tuesday by Assemblyman Fred G. Milligan, Jr., of the Fifth Assembly District, and by Senator Alfred J. Glicchrist of East New York. The bill will put a stop to the practice of Negroes in exhibition places at Coney Island and other amusement resorts offering themselves as "Negro ball dodgers" and Counselor Perry has been working on the bills for some time. The bills are offered as an amendment to the penal code, and considerable sentiment is being created in favor of their passage by the letters to the legislators, written by colored, citizens in all sections of the State. MOVEMENT FOR CIVIC ALLIANCE IN 3 STATES On Sunday afternoon, February 7, the United Civic League at a Smoke Talk, given in the private banquet room of the Libya, 115 West 131st street, launched perhaps the most significant alliance which has taken place in the City of New York among our people. The boards of governors of the Citizens Club of Brooklyn, the Committee of One Hundred of Jersey City, the Appomattox Club of Chicago and the United Civic League of New York City were represented. Jno. M. Royall, at the conclusion of the lunch, offered in behalf of the United Civic League of New York, plans for an formation of an allied board. A motion was adopted that the plans outlined be accepted, and the United Civic League was requested to send a copy to each member of the allied committee, which will meet again on Saturday evening, February 12, at the Libya for the purpose of arranging rules and regulations. Dr. George E. Cannon, president of the Committee of One Hundred of Jersey DIA, endorsed the movement and plan, promoting New Jersey's hearty support. H. F. Dahlela, representing the Appointox Club of Chengdu, hosted a copy of the plan to be placed before the Appointox Club at its next meeting. Shift addresses, on cooperation were made by W. H. Hackley, Frederick Watkins, F. H. Ghert, A. D. Hamilton, of Brooklyn; J. C. Gunnell, Dr. G. W. Hooper, of Jersey City; Edward A. Warren, Louis A. Lenville, George W. Rovall and Daniel P. Aardand of New York. The committee appointed to draft the rules and regulations for the allied board consists of Dr. G. W. Walter, F. H. Gilbert, and A. D. Hampton for the Citizens Club; of Brooklyn; Dr. George E. Cannon, Dr. G. W. Hooper, J. G. Gunnell and A. R. Mayo for the Committee of One Hundred of Jersey City; Jpo. M. Royall Dr. A. K. Kellogg, Louise A. Levelle and Edward A. Warren for the United Clyde League of New York. The allied board has a membership of about fifty. ZION REVIEW MOVES Special of THE NEW YORK AGE WINSTON-SALEM, N. G. Feb 9—The office of the A. M. F. Zion Quarterly Review, the Rev. L. W. Kylen, editor, has been moved from Mobile, Ala., to this city, and is located at 607 Depot street. G. W. Allen, the practical electric hatter and tailor, has conducted his business at 800 Eighth Avenue for fifteen years and has been prominent in social circles for over three hundred years. Mr. Allen, who was one of the first men to go into the hat cleaning business, is the inventor of the electric method of hat cleaning, which enables a customer to have hats cleaned "while you wait," when by the other method patrons had to wait a week. A shoe-shining parlor was first opened by Mr. Allen at 11 Broadway. Another place, was opened at 53th avenue and 42d street. These two businesses with hat cleaning added were run, several years with success: radical changes in the buildings forced the shops to move out of these quarters. Several men and women have been taught the business, among whom is Mine. Marie Jackson Stewart. Morton Sevenson has been Mr. Allen's assistant for the past two years. Mr. Allen, a former student of Howard University, is a well-known church and social worker. He is especially successful among young men. At present he is president of the trustee board of Salem M. E. Church president and organizer of the Y. M. Bible Class, president of the lycmeum and a local preacher. He has been vice-president of the Y. M. C. A. since its beginning and was one of the original trustees of St. Mack's Church. Mr. Allen married Miss Martha Jennings in 1893. She died in 1911. There were no children. A Musician's Club. The A. Brown Entertainers' Social Club, incorporated February, 1913, A. Brown, president and manager, is located at 103 West 132 Street. The purpose of the club is to promote social intercourse, together with an organized effort to make members efficient to sing and play music on private occasions in homes. Rehearsals are held daily from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m., when free instruction is given members. The club has a membership of more than 465 members, among whom are New York's well-known musicians, and has furnished entertainers for the Army and Navy Club reception to Rear Admiral Usher, Fordham Tennis Club, Red Cross Bazaar and Mrs. Wallace P. White's Southern Cotillon Dance. The club is well regulated and compliance with the rules is insisted upon by the manager. For the use of the members there is a card room, an office, billiard room, studio and reception rooms. Mme. C. J. Graves, with parlors at 132 East 82d street, gives lessons in painting, crocheting, embroidery, and dressmaking, offering a three month's course for $10, or a single lesson for 50 cents. Classes are held in the afternoon and evening to suit the convenience of the pupils. Mme. Graves has been so successful with students in the past that she guarantees that when you shall have finished your course you will be able to secure work and receive good pay. A Good Meal for A Quarter. Victor Johnson has recently opened Vick's restaurant, at 124 West 135th street, and is now serving a large number of patrons in the well-appointed eating house. Here, one of the best meals in the city can be had for a quarter day and night, as the restaurant is never closed. Mr. Johnson has employed help of ability and long experience in the persons of George Holland, manager and cook, E. Butler, night cook, Mrs. E. J. Stafford, cashier, and Brotherty Richardson, waitress. Mr. and Mrs. Rolf D Garter, 450 Lenox avenue, have resided in this country six months, coming from Cuba. Mr. D Garter is a barber employed at 2 West 135th street and Mrs. D Garter is a cigar maker employed at 10th street and Amsterdam avenue. B. F. Turner, a successful business man, having been a grocer in New York City more than 22 years, is proprietor of a well stocked and prosperous store at 34 West 132d street. The store is about 60 feet long and 10 feet wide and packed so full of merchandise that there is hardly room, for the customers. Seeing that the store carried a large variety of commodities, the representative of The Aux. asked Mr. Turner what his specialty was. Mr. Turner replied, "Please my customers." Among his customers are Mrs. E. A. Johnson, the Rev. B. W. Arnette and the Rev. Mr. Mott. Mrs. Tufner assists in the store and Henry Walton is porter. Brown stamps are given and goods delivered. Mr. Turner began business in 64th street in 1892; from there he moved to 232 West 61st street where he remained until four years ago. Miss Ray E. Tucker, 147 West 132d street, head of the Elite Hair Dressing School parlorals was, New York City, first, colored, graduate, hair, dresser, masscuse, and cultivator of hair. Hair straightening was taken up later. Miss Tucker first established parlorals on 2d street. From 272d street the parlorals were moved to 142 West 313d street, thence to the present address. At the 132d street parlorals Miss Tucker has all, the latest, Improved appli- FREDERICK DOUGLASS ances used in such parlor. Students are furnished both white and colored subjects to practice on. Diplomats are given only when pupils have finished the entire course. During the last seven years 105 pupils have received diplomas although many more did not finish, but are doing a good business. Miss Tucker teaches her pupils how to make toilet preparations. She has on the market Rays' Hair Oil, Hair Tonic and Healing Salve. AWARD OF SPINGARN MEDAL TO PROF. JUST On Friday night, February 12, at Ethical Culture Hall, 2 West 64th street, Governor Charles Whitman will present the Splinag medal, which has been contributed by Prof. Joel E. Splinag to be awarded to the Negro contributing most during the past year to the progress and advancement of the Negro race. The awarding committee, composed of Dr. J. H. Dillard, Oswald Garrison Villard, John Hope, president of Morehouse College, Atlanta, ex-President Taft and Bishop John Hurst, has not announced its finding, but the rumor is prevalent that Prof. E. E. Just D.C., with a University Widener, D.C., has made a fluttering record in biology, will receive the prize. Mr. Just is a native of Charleston, S. C. and graduated from Dartmouth College. COURT CONFIRMS IUDGMENT FOR $200 The judgment Yor $200 obtained by Dr. Kenneth C. Megahy and Benjamin D. Gibbs against Arras Bros, saloonmen at Broadway and 242d street, was sustained by Justees Guy, Bijur and Gavegan last week in the Appellate Term. The two colored men were charged 50 cents for a glass of beer and $1 for a glass of gin, which they refused to pay, leaving the saloon without being served. Suit was entered against Arras Bros. for discrimination under the new Levy law, and the 5th Municipal Court awarded verdict for $200. Former suits under the old Civil Rights law were settled favorably to the colored men filing them, and this case is the first under the Levy law to be carried to the Appellate Tern. J. M. GREGORY OUT OF BORDENTOWN SCHOOL BORDENTOWN, N. J., Feb. 10.—Action by the State Board of Education on Saturday, February 6, in which it was determined that the Bordentown Industrial School for Colored Youths shall be made primarily an industrial school instead of a school for the academic training of pupils, brought about the resignations of James M. Gregory, principal; Mrs. Gregory, matron, and J. Francis Gregory, teacher of English. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gregory have been connected with the school practically since its inception, about eighteen years. The school has for, some time been an object of criticism because of, an alleged failure to accomplish the aims for which it was established. The principal, and matron admitted, that they did not feel equipped, to care for the needs of a purely agricultural, and mechanical arts school. An effort to select as principal William R. Valentine of Indianapolis, a Harvard graduate, and now a supervising principal in charge of a number of schools, precipitated a wrangle, in the board, Former- Sénator Joseph H. Fleelinghussen, and John P. Murray thought the board ought consider more than one name, and the selection of a principal to succeed Prof. Gregory was deferred for a month. An effort will probably, he made to secure a principal who, will bring the school into touch with the Tuskegee Institute idea. THE JIM CROW BILL Special to The New York Age Special to THE NEW YORK ACE WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10.—The House of Representatives on Monday, by a vote of 168 to 107, sidetracked the House of Representatives from being reported favorably from the House Committee on the District of Columbia. Representative Fitzgerald of New York was responsible for the sidetracking when his motion to resume the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill prevailed. The chairman of the District of Columbia, Committee, Representative Johnson, opposed Fitzgerald's motion and tried to have the District Bill, which carries the Jim Crow proposal, taken up. On the test vote Fitzgerald's motion was carried by a vote of 168 to 10/1. $40,000 FOR HAMPTON FROM UNKNOWN DONOR Hampton Institute is to be the recipient of a gift of $40,000 to be used for scholarships. The gift comes from an anonymous donor who lives in Brooklyn, and who makes the gift on condition that the name be withheld. This announcement was made by Frank L. Babbott, president of the Brooklyn Armstrong Association, at the annual reception held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Glentworth R. Butler, 226 Gates avenue, Brooklyn, Saturday night, February 6. The donation is to be made to Hampton through the association. J. E. Blanton, a graduate of Hampton, at present a teacher of agriculture in the Penn School on St. Helena Island, S. C., was present, and spoke, and the Hampton Quartet sang. TOM FLEMING OF OHIO . IS APT-TO GET PLACE Special to THE NEW YORK AGE CLEVELAND, O. Feb. 9.—Colored voters who have harbored the belief that Governor Willis' recognition of the race will equal both in-quality and quantity recognition extended by previous Republican Governors may be disappointed. Thomas W. Fleming of this city is an applicant for deputy oil inspector. His friends insist that the Governor cannot fail to appoint him. Indications are that Governor Willis will have so many white friends to reward he will have to economize on planes for Negroes and will try to make one fairly good office make up for the deficiency in numbers. The Governor, it is claimed, appreciates the voting strength of the race, but the pressure on him for places for white men is so great, he will be unable to give the race the quantity of recognition he would like to give. Mr. Fleming is a practicing attorney. If appointed deputy oil inspector the position will not interfere with his practice of law. Major John Fulton, another Negro of this city, is also an applicant for a position under the new Governor. Fleming's appointment, if made, will most likely spoil the chances of Fulton's landing. The Governor, it is believed, recognizes that Fleming's appointment to office will be a strategic one. In the event that former Ambassador to France, Myron T. Herrick, of this city, is a candidate for the presidency, Fleming could be depended upon to control the colored vote of this section for the candidacy of Governor Willis for the presidency. RAILROAD FOREMAN PAID AFTER 27 YEARS Special to THE NEW YORK AOK TART, Okla., Feb. 9—Twenty-seven years, ago B. S. Williams resigned as foreman for the Texas Pacific railroad, leaving a balance due him for wages of $2. A few days ago he filed a claim for this unpaid balance and received a check for the amount. He is now employed as foreman for the Midland Valley railroad. Dr. Washington at Carnegie Hall Tells of the Work Accomplished by Hampton, Rockefeller and Carnegie. In Constructive Progress the School is Leading the Way and Needs Support of All the People that its Development May Be Continued. Carnegie Hall on Monday night, February 8, was crowded from stage to corridor, the occasion being the meeting in the interest of Hampton Institute at which the address of the evening was delivered by Dr. Booker. T. Washington, a Hampton graduate, president and founder of Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. The audience was thoroughly representative, those present coming from every walk in life from the lowliest to the highest, of all races and conditions: Dr. William Jay Schieffelin presided and delivered the introductory address, introducing Dr. Washington and Dr. H. B. Frissell, president of Hampton Institute, who took the place on the program allotted to Major Robert R. Moton, commandant of cadets at that institution. Major Moton was programmed to speak on Hampton's needs, but the very serious illness of his child prevented him from leaving his home at Hampton. Resolutions of sympathy with Major Moton, presented by Dr. Elbridge T. Adams, were unanimously adopted by the audience, and telegraphed to him at Hampton. Harry T. Burleigh sang a group of songs, which included "Why Adam Sinned," and several jubilee songs. He also sang in the final number with the Hampton quartet, which sang a group of Negro spirituals. The music was a feature of the program and the vast audience appreciated the efforts of the singer; and would hardly let them conclude. Moving Pictures of Life at Hampton. A series of moving pictures were shown, picturing the life of Hampton students, giving scenes from the hopelessness of the old life, developing through Hampton's industrial training to the joy of service, and these pictures were interpreted by plantation melodies sung by the quartet. The quartet opened the program with a group of plantation songs. Dr. Washington, in his address, referred to the work being accomplished in the South through the work of the Rockefeller and Carnegie educational foundations. He declared that the money given from these sources is helping to make a new South and a new civilization. Both whites and blacks, he declared, were being benefitted by the work of the foundations, because the work of the State supervisors, the County supervisors, the demonstration agents, the rural schools, the industrial schools and the colleges, is bringing about a higher civilization for white people, and for black people. He quoted figures to show that while a child in New York state would complete the public school course in from 7 to 9 years, nine months to a term in Virginia 14 years would be required; in Florida, 20 years; in Louisiana, 26 years; and in South Carolina, 31 years. Only 50 per cent. of the Negro children in Mississippi of school age are enrolled in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina; 40 per cent. of the Washington district that in many districts of the South from 10 to 15 times more money was spent on the education of the white child than on the Negro child in the public schools. He said the unjust policy of attempting to segregate the races in city and country districts, the unequal distribution of the school fund, cheating at the polls, and lynchings, serve to tainttales, perplex and hinder the race's development, but that in spite of these hindrances substantial progress is being made. And in this work Hampton Institute is leading the way. Dr. Washington's address in part Dr. Washington's address in part was as follows: The Timpton Institute in Virginia, whose interests bring us here tonight, more than any, single institution in the South has led the way for a higher and better civilization for both white and blacks in the South, and the credit for this hardship is very high. Go that foresighted, modest, unseelish, brave-man, Dr. Hollis H. Prissell, the principal of Hampton Institute. LIBERIA MAINTAINS NEUTRALITY STAND Special to The New York Age Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—In a BULLETIN ISSUED FOR NATIONAL HEALTH WEEK Preparations, are going forward, in all parts of the country, in the South par past week. The manager is doing everything in his power to make this theatre second to none. HOUSTON, TEXAS. Crimmins on January 4 at her late residence, 528 Petronia street, came as a surprise to her friends. Having recently returned from the German Hospital of Philadelphia; Pa., where she went for treatment several months ago, it was THE HOUSE OF QUALITY What Hampton is Doing. Aside from the millions of white people in the South, there are nine million of black people. Taking the country as a whole, there are more Black people in the United States than in the Destination of Canada, and as many as constitute the population of the whole of Mexico. We have enough Negroes in the United States to populate five of the smaller European countries and then have two million more. We can all congratulate ourselves that the United States Congress refused in few days to enact that unjust law preventing more Negroes from coming into the United States, and would have been unjust and needless. While here and there we often have evidences of needless racial friction in our lives, we go on in Europe where'all the races are white, we may congratulate our friends, we have two races different in color that conditions are as peaceful and hopeful' as they are, not understanding the wrongs that so frequently come to the world. The South just now is the most interesting place in which to live because there are so many changes taking place and so much work to be done Southerners Favor Education. Only a few days ago we had as visitors at the Tuskegee Institute the Governor of Alabama, the Superintendent, of Education, judges of the Indian College, the Chief School Officers, and without hesitation they declared themselves in favor of education of all the people regardless of race or color. Progress is being made. Two hundred and seventy-five hundred and 171 children in each thousand between the ages of 10 and 14 could not read or write. Within two years we have reduced that number in Louisiana, to 175. In South Carolina from 150 to 86, in Alabama from 97 to 57, in North Carolina from 167 to 68, in Georgia from 106 to 58, in Arkansas from 11 to 47 and in Virginia from 87 to 57. In the way of State taxes and in extra taxes in prolonging the school terms and building school houses and supporting private schools the Negroes in the South now contribute eight million annually toward their own education. Just now in New York I note that much attention is being given to the investigation of the work of the Rockefeller Boards and the Curry Foundation to go further. The work of these boards should be followed into our Southern states where the money that they have given is helping to make a new South and a new South by a charge of these investigations could get into the South and trace the influence of the Rockefeller and Carnegie money in bringing about better supervising of the schools by reason — could trace the influence of these boards in the work of the County supervisors. In the work that the warm demonstration agents are doing, in the work of Cunningham, in the work with which influence of this money could be followed into the colleges, industrial schools, the rural schools, on the farms, and into the homes of the people of the world where money in these boards may be felt and seen in the bringing about of a higher civilization for white people and black people. Decrease in Number of Lynchings. Through the education of both races we are getting rid of the crime of lynching. Twenty-two years ago there were 225 cases of lynchings, mainly in the South; there were only 63 in the North. Lynchings, a reduction of four hundred per cent. In a state like New York from 7 to 9, years are required to complete a public school course of 9 months in the year. Under present conditions it will require' 12 years of public school course of nine months in the year, in Virginia. In Florida 20 years would be required; in Alabama 24 years would be required; in Louisiana 26 years would be required; and in New York 29 years would be required. These figures give an insight into the work that yet remains. Comparison of Public School Courses. In Missions for example, only 50 per cent. of the Negro children are enrolled in the public schools; in Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina only a 5 per cent. of the children are enrolled. In many of the counties of the South from 10 to 15 times more money is spent on the education of the white child in the public schools than on the education of the Negro child. These conditions must be changed in the interest of the Negro and in the interest of the white man who cannot enjoy the highest degree of culture until a sense of justice is established in the distribution of the public school funds. There are many things that tantize, perplex and hinder. The unintended effects in city and country districts often inders and tantizes. Unequal distribution of the public school fund, heating of the polls and lynchings, the substantial progress that will zerome, these hindrances is being ade. An inch of direct constructive progress more than a yard of positive criticism. In all these matters the Hampton Institute is leading the way and in pro-cessing progress for the white and blackople in the South will continue. Special to The New York Age Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—In a letter to Dr. H. L. E. Johnson, president of the American Colonization Society, Dr. Ernest Lyon, former American Minister and Consul General to the United States, sent a recent statement in a trans publication that the iouromians are violating their pledge of neutrality by mansu the Germans. The allegation was made in a letter sent to the Jesús Colonizales center and appeared in the Brooklyn Eagle several weeks ago. Dr. Lyon denies that armed bundles of Liberians have been making raids into French territory in Afrikan and on the Voyage Coast. He says that the French are in charge of the wireless station in Liberia and claims that the allegations are made by those who are desirous of seeing the French gain more Liberian territory. He continues that Liberia "writes Dr. Lyon, too, to Gorman and not living up to her declaration of strict centrality is unwarranted, and entirely without foundation and misleading in its tendencies." The stintation of Liberia is difficult and embarrassing. It is well known that the bulk of Liberia's foreign trade is with Germany. This fact has been the cause of commercial jealousy and power represented in Liberia. The exports to Germany >-Thmt part of the West Coast of Africa, including the Liberian Republic, from Senegambia, extending down to the Gold Coast is under French and British control. While Liberia is not at war with power they are nevertheless waging war against her. Only one British steamer goes to Liberia monthly, carrying articles from two London firms, which are sold to a favored few before the food leaves the custom house. The same steamer does not stop on its homeward voyage to take away foodstuffs. The result is that the price of foodstuffs have been greatly increased. After venturing that Liberia's plea of neutrality avails it nothing as France and Germany have designs upon getting more of its territory. Dr. Lyon points out that the charge that armed Liberals are continually harrassing the French was investigated by the American Commission that visited there in 1909. Dr. Lyon concludes: "The anulims of this whole-matter is plain seen. The program is to grat Liberals for torture again, and all these misrepresentation and also accusations are to turn public sympathy away from Liberia and thus give the opportunity to carry out the program of dismemberment or wholesale appropriation of the territory—a method which has long been in vogue by her powerful allies." MRS. MARTHA E. MURPHY DIES IN BALTIMORE BALTAIRE, Md. Feb. 10.—The funeral of Mrs. Martha E. Murphy, who died at her home, 1320 Drum Hill avenue, Saturday, February 6, following seven weeks of illness, was held at the Madison Street Presbyterian Church morning. The services were Tuesday afternoon. The services were numerous organizations with which the deceased was connected being in the gathering. The services were conducted by the pastor of the church, the Rev. L. Z. Johnson, who paid a fine tribute to the deceased as wife, mother and worker for the lifft of young women. Brief tributes were paid by the Revs. Lagg and Bragg, and resolution to the courage of the young Christian Association, of which she had been president for a number of years, and other organizations, were read. Inmemorandum was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. The deceased was the wife of John H. Murphy, publisher of the Afro-American Ledger and imperial patron of the Ancient Egyptian Ancestor Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. She was born in Montgomery county, Maryland, 90 years ago, but had resided in this city girl; she was. Her education was obtained locally in parish school and was married to Mr. Murphy 48 years ago. Besides her husband, nine children and a number of grandchildren survive. Her children are Mrs. Eva S. Purdy; of Somerset, Pa.; Mrs. Nettie Gilbert; of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. J. B. Oliver, of Brazil, Ind.; Miss Frances Murphy, a teacher in the city schools; George B. Murphy, principal of the Carey Street Public School; John H. Murphy, Jr., an instructor in the High School; N. Murphy, instructor of German at Howard University; D. C.; Daniel H. and Arnett Murphy, who are connected with the Afro-American Ledger. A. president of the Young Women's Christian Association, Mrs. Murphy was widely and favorably known. It was largely through her efforts that the work of the association has been placed upon its present efficient basis. She was extremely charitable, and quietly helped numbers of young men and women. ATLANTA WHITES WANT ATLANTA, Ga. Feb. 9.—Because so many people are unemployed in this city anti-negro forces are at work trying to discharged and whites hired in their places. In Atlanta Negroes have almost wholly been employed on the 'street cleaning force for the reason that whites would not take the job. Most of the agitations is concerning this department. WANT WHITES TO GET RID OF NEGRO HELP Mary's, Ca. Feb 9-The, Organized Charities of this city in dealing with the unemployed are urging the whites of the city to charge their Negro help and hire whites. The Negroes have a champion in the person of Mayor Bridges Smith, who has been the head of the city of Macau for several terms. He is bitterly op- posed to the Negroes in his power to counteract the advice given by the white associations. NATIONAL HEALTH WEEK Preparations are going forward in all parts of the country, in the South particularly, for carrying out the suggestions which have been outlined by Dr. Washington and his executive committee for the observance of National Negro Health Week. The particular reasons for asking the Negro people of the country to observe National Negro Health Week are set forth in a bulletin just issued and which follows. Dr. Washington writes: 1. We are asking the colored people of the nation to unite in observing a national Negro Health Week in the town confirmed below they will be doing a service to themselves and to the race. 2. The most Fatal to Negroes. The following are the diseases most fatal to Negroes: Diseases of infancy from which 27 per cent. of all deaths among Negroes occur; tuberculosis from which 27 per cent. of all deaths; pneumonia, 11 per cent. of all their deaths; diseases of the heart, 8 per cent. of all their deaths; Brights disease, 7 per cent. of all their deaths; 8 per cent. of all their deaths. 3. Diseases Exact Their Greatest Toll from the Young: The diseases which annually sweep away such large numbers of our people, their greatest toil of babies and children of our young men and women, who being in the very prime of life, constitute, economically and intellectually, the most valuable asset for the future of our society, persons living and doing service as leaders of the masses of our people, they give their lives a useless toll to death. Our only remedy for this fearful drain on the pick and flower of our society is a widespread incubation of the habit of clean surroundings and clean living. A suggestive or outline program will be issued very soon—communities to have it reprinted in their various communities, under the auspices of the several co-operating agencies so that a definite program for getting results may be followed in each community. National Negro Health Week is observed. GRADUATES ADDRESSED BY JUDGE TERRELL WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10.—The graduating address to the eighth-grade pupils of the eleventh division was delivered by Judge Robert H. Terrell at the Lucretia Mott school on Friday, January 29. Pupils were graduated from the Keach K. Bruce and John F. Slater schools. Judge Terrell, who is now a judge of the Municipal Court of, the District of Columbia, told the graduates that it seemed to him but a few years ago when he was a pupil in the public schools of Washington just as they are now. Continuing, he said in part: "We have to justribute to the patriotic American people for their liberal contribution in energy, work and money toward the education of the Negro children. The Negro children have done as much for its peasantry in centrises as the white American has done for the Negro in the fifty years of this country, and we are the pride of our country is the pride of its citizens; for with all of America's wonderful activities and progress along other lines nothing has done so much to develop our country with high civilization as its common schools. "When the reorganization of society was set on foot in the southern states after the wreck and rip of the civil war it was the most fortunate thing that happened. The former slaves upward toward the better forms of life should have had its beginning in the schoolhouse. It is a long distance in numbers of the colored pupils attending school. Witty and smart started in 1807, when the first schoolhouse for the use of Negro children was erected here by three colored men, George Bell, Nicholas Franklin and John C. Brown, an optional bureau of education show that in 1877 in the common schools of the sixteen former slave states and the District of Columbia there were enrolled 571,506 colored pupils. In the twelve seventy-seven colored pupils in the this same section taught by 33,748 teachers." CAROLINA PYTHIANS PAID WIDOWS $80,000 Special to THE NEW YORK AGE GOLDFIELD, S. C., Feb. 9—The semi- annual session of the endowment board of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, State of South Carolina, was held in this city recently and trans- acted considerable business pertaining to the mortuary department. The claims were approved and ordered paid: S. K. Ken- dey, Lees, S. C.; $300; Jerry McKenith, Sumter, $300; George Washington, Charleston, $300; Moses Moon, Greenville, $300; Turner Wilkes, Chester, $300; John H., Greenwich, Newberry, S. D. Sullivan, Greenville, $50; B. W. Thompson, Greenville, $50; Total, $1,900. The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of South Carolina, is one of the strongest organizations among Negroes in South Carolina, and is one of the most helpful. Since assuming control of the organization, Mr. G. has paid to the widows and orphans of its deceased members $80,000. The following persons are members of the endowment board and are some of the most substantial members of the race in the state: Col. T. H. Henry, grand chancellor and president of the endowment board; R. P. Scott, vice grand chancellor, pre-administr. Capt. William G. K. R. and S. Secretary Dr. R. S. Wilkinson, G. M. Ex. treasurer; Thomas E. Miller, George H. Pugh, Dr. T. B. McCain, A. R. Richie Julius A. Brown, N. J. Frederick, legal adviser. GEORGETOWN. S. C. GEANGETOWN, S. C.—The Rev. L. R. Nichols preached, an excellent sermon at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday evening. Bishop A. L. Pengelley of the Reorganized Episcopal Church will preach at St. Augustine Mission February 21 at 11:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. Mrs. F. H. Cloit de the city last week the Beaumont where she will reside. Pre The Ace from Leena Mac White 21. King street. The patrons of the Peerless have enjoyed some excellent pictures during the 50 cents. Actual Length of Comb is 9 inches Made of solid brass and has full round back. Being solid and massive this Comb will hold brass longer than any other Comb on the market. Other Combs not as good are advertised for $1.50. Our Price Is. Fifty Cents, and we give Lamp Attachment Free past week - The manager is doing everything in his power to make this theatre second to none. HOUSTON, TEXAS Houston, Tx.—The Houston College settlement association will have its four annual meeting in the College Chapel, Friday night, February 19, at 8 o'clock. Friends of college extension and social services will be present. Circle of the association will have a specially prepared program. Houston College is three miles out on West San Felipe street and can be easily reached. NEW HAVEN, CONN. NEW HAVEN, Conn. - At the Immunary Baptist Church, corner Chapel Day and the Rev. D. S. Klugman-pastor Fred D. Bonner, will lecture February 25 at 8 o'clock, on "The Philippines, under the auspices of the Willing Workers' Society. Admission, 25 cents. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. N. Mayo, president, and Mrs. A. Grayson, secretary. HOLLY SPRINGS MISS HOLLY SPRINGS. Miss—A rare treat was afforded Rust when the Rev. Dr. Bowen, vice-president of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., spent Monday, February 1, on the campus. Dr. Bowen gave three addresses, one in the morning, another at the students' auditorium at 7:30 p.m. he spoke to a large audience of friends and students in the chapel. All the addresses were of the highest type and contained elements that will inspire higher things: Miss Lena Davis of this city died Tuesday night, February 2, of acute ingestion. She is survived by a mother, M. E. Johnston, and Carrie Davis, and a brother, Luther Davis: The Rev. E. F. Searborough, pastor of Ashary M. E. Church, in this city, preached his first sermon to a large congregation Sunday, February 1, at Miller Institute High School, where the services are being held until the new congregation, which will probably be February 21. Miss Adelaide Horton of this city, who has been teaching for some time out of the city, is spending the weekend at home. Miss Horton is having much success. This is her first year of teaching. BOSTON. MASS Boston, Mass., On Monday evening, February 1, the Mrs, Roger Walcott Auxiliary No. 18, Army and Navy Union, held public installation at its headquarters, the Harriet Tubman House, 25 Hollyville street Past Conductor Saunders of the Peter Salem Garrison was introduced by national officer of the day Mrs. Minnie T. Wright. The national lady deputy, Past Commander Mrs. Octavia J. Amsterdam, was introduced as installing officer. The officers installed were as follows: Lady Comander Mrs. Cornelia Robinson; lady's vice-commander, Mrs. H. A. L. Jones; lady's adjutant, Miss Emma G. Logwood; lady's paymaster, Miss Ida B. Gross; lady's quartermaster, Miss J. B. Selton; lady officer of the day Miss Serano K. Hughes; lady officer of the guard, Mrs. Martha Dent; lady sentry, Miss G. Ar. Stewart; lady picket, Mrs. Mary Russell; lady color-hearers, Mrs. J. Dent and Miss B. Butler. Lady musician, Beufah B. Butler. Addresses were made by Lady Commander Robinson, Past Lady Commander Mrs. Amstad, Lady Vice-Comandier Harriet A. L. Jones, Charles W. Williams, Isaac Mullen, Major Brackston and Mrs. J. O. Henson. The auxiliary presented past lady commander, National Deputy Mrs: Amstad, with a beautiful hailand china inlaid gold cake set. The guests retired to the dining hall, where a campfire supplied baked beans, potato salad, hot biscuits, ham sandwiches, coffee, cake and ice cream. KEY WEST, FLA KEY WEST, Fla.—The fifty-second anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation was *fitting observed by the residents of this city, under the auspices of the emancipation committee, of which James N. English is president.* The parade, made up principally of school children each carrying an American flag, marched through various citizens, marched through some of the principal streets, then to the Good Samaritan Hall, where a large number had assembled to witness the following program: Overture, orchestra; invocation; the Rev. L. A. Forbes; singing, "America"; reading of the Emancipation Proclamation; Miss Marie Brown; singing, "Leftover"; reading, "The Slave Ship" Miss Thelma Cantwell; singing, "The Battles Hymn of the Republic"; oration, "The Negro"; the Rev. W. P. Pickens; musical selection, orchestra; benediction, the Rev. M. McIntosh. The oration was discussed topically, first the Negro's advent of this country; second, his struggles in and since freedom; third, his handicaps, his progress, and his future outlook. Through the activity of the principal, ; N. English, of Douglass High School, and his able corps of teachers; many standard works, a number of the best magazines, weekly and daily-papers, and several volumes of literature pertaining to the Negro, his history and his progress, have been placed upon the shelves of the library. In order that each child may spend as much time as possible in reading two afternoons of each week, the reading room is open until 6 o'clock p. m. A teacher remains until the closing hour. The news of the death of Mrs. Minnie Criminists on January 4 after her late residence, 528 Petroton Street, came as a surprise to her friends. Having recently returned from the German Hospital of Philadelphia; Pa., where she went for treatment several months ago, it was believed that she was on the road to recovery, but complications set in early Sunday morning and the end came peacefully the next afternoon, following afternoon at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, of which the deceased was a faithful member. The Rev. 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Mane, Baum's Creole Face Powder. 35c This Is Important To You HILLBURN. N. V. HILLBURN, N. Y.—A number of the Hillburn boys with their best girls went on a sleigh ride on Friday evening. They went to the home of Theoldore Watkins at Ridgewood, N. J. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. Kentucky Powell celebrated his birthday at his home on Monday evening, February 8. A number of his friends, members of the Brookside A. C., were present. Among those present were Gunner, Herbert Vandunk, Dick Perry, Leroy Vaidunk, Fred Morgan, Ralph Oliver, Ned Morgan and others. Hillburn Lodge, No. 5546, G. U. O. F., will hold its first regular meeting in Fireman's Hal on Friday evening, February 12. Mrs. Harry Weatherspoon of Paterson, N. J., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred Suffern, on Sunday last. Don't forget the oyster supper and entertainment at Fireman's Hall on February 2, under the auspices of the Willing Workers. THE AGE is sold by Leroy Powell, 4 Sixth street. Place your order with him and receive THE AGE every week. : ITHACA, N. Y. ITHANA, N. Y.—Mrs. Harry Jackson, 216 Cascadilla place, is in Charlottesville, Va., where she has been called to the bedside of her father, who is slowly recovering, from an amputated leg and pneumonia. Miss Beatrice Howard has been kept out of school for the past week with an attack of the lagripe. Mrs. Floy Buckner, who has made an extensive tour of the Middle West, was the week-end guest of Mrs. Omar Jones, 517 Hudson street. She will return to Rochester this week. Misses Mary, and Irene Ogle, 213 South Plain street, have been confined to their home with a slight attack of pneumonia. Miss Josephine Laws was called to St. Paul, Minn., on account of the death of her father. Charles Webster is convalescent after a serious attack of congestion of the lungs and kidneys. Mrs. Richmond P. Aldridge, who recently lost her husband, has been unable to return to Ithaca on account of the death of her father, who died last week. Mrs. Irene Weeks, formerly of St. Paul, Minn., who was called here on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Jones, will remain in town the rest of the winter. The Literary Forum will hold exercises on February 15 at 8 o'clock in commemoration of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Fred Stout of Watkins, N. Y., completed the mid-winter course in agriculture last Saturday and has returned home, where he will operate a truck farm. Nineteen colored students registered in Cornell University for the second term, four of whom were girls. Mr. Snowden, formerly a well-known employee of Dristol & Co., died recently in Ohio. Howard Pennington, who is confined to the hospital, is rapidly improving. oit again after an attack of bronchitis. The recital by the St. Phillip's Guild, Mrs. A. Moore, president, given last week at the Zion Church, was a financial success. All news items should be sent to H. G Braig, Cascadilla, building, or to T. H Amos, 217 West avenue, Bell phone 753, thaca 815, not later than Monday noon. POUGHKEEPSIE N Y POUGHKEEPISIE, N. Y.—Mrs. Lottie C. Kennedy was tendered a reception on February 6 at the residence of Mrs. S. Glasseco, 141 North Hamilton street, Those present were Mrs. G. Dawson, Mrs. R. F. Washington, Mrs. G. Johnston, Mrs. E. Washington, Mrs. E. La Tar, Mrs. B. Jones, Miss. Lewis, Mrs. M. Mortor, B. Vanserbilt, J. Simmins, A. Thomas, C. Milden, G. Vanderbilt, Mrs. Kennedy will leave Thursday for Springfield, Mass., where her husband is employed. A whist party was given on February 3 at the residence of Mrs. A. Vauhn, 27% East Mansion street. Those present were Mrs. M. Matterson of New York City, Mrs. Pritchard of New York City, Mrs. G. Rose, Mrs. G. Anderson, Mrs. B. Turner, Ms. L. Dixson and Mrs. J. Smith. The Literary and Musical Club concert at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Thursday by Miss Rebecca, James of Norfolk, Va. and Miss Ida Whitaker of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. and others, under the direction of Mrs. Chas. S. Fariess, was quite a success. Sunday services were well attended at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. At 10:45 A.M. the pastor, the Rev. Chas. S. Fariess, preached a soul stirring sermon. Text "And they asked them, saying, is this your son, who ye say, was born blind," John 9:19. At 7:45 p.m. his text was "Repent me for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 3:4. Six were baptized and the right hand of fellowship was given to nine. The communion of the Lord's Supper was served. The Rev. and Mrs. Chas. S. Fariess will hold rate their twenty-second anniversary their marriage and his birthday on Monday, February 15th at the parsonage. Services at the Saint Street A.M. E. Zion Church, Sunday, were unusually inspiring and were well attended. Eighty-three communed and eight received the rule of baptism. In all 45 have joined the church as a result of the recent revival. Next Sunday, "Daniel," a sacred cantata, will be rendered in the evening under the direction of Mrs. Natanun Wye. Charles Brown is serving on the jury of the February term of the County Court. A wonder's party will be given at Zien Thursday evening under direction of Mrs. Solie Rhodes. W. H. Abbott, Buck, Mayfield, and Mrs. Joyceine May have been quite ill. WESTERLY, N. Y. WESTERLY, N. Y.-Miss Josephine Payne of Westbury died very suddenly in Brooklyn, N. Y. The revival services of the Rev, R. Ransom, Jr., pastor of Mt. Zion A. M. E Church, assisted by the Rev: Mr. Hall of Bay Shore and the Rev. Mr. Coffee of Huntington, have been very successful notwithstanding the inclement weather. PAWLING: N. Y. PAWLING, N. N.—Friends of Mrs. Joseph M. Gilliam gave a surprise birthday-party in her honor. at her home Tuesday evening, February 9. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and dancing. The presents were numerous, costly, and beautiful. A delicious lunchon was served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Joann Randolph, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Banks, Mrs. Richard Robinson, Mrs. George Gordon, Mrs. T. Joyce, Miss Nellie Joyce, Mrs. Ira Smith, Mrs. Amanda Pertilla, Miss Emma Daniels, Miss Nellie Johnson, Miss-Ioise Grant, Miss Katie Harris, Miss Joseph Randolph, Miss Elsie Gordon, George Anderson, Richard Robinson, W. Dan Bridges, George White, Charles Johnson, James Johnson, Percy Hill, Charles Gilliam, Waldo Clark, Robert Johnson, George W. Field, Lester and Richard Gordon. SARATOGA SPRINGS N. Y. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.—The marriage of Charles David Simmons, better known as "George" Simmons, and Miss Belle Woods, daughter of the Rev. Moses Woods of Washington, D. C., occurred at the parsonage of the Dyer Pipels Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church on Saturday evening, January 30, at 8 o'clock. The Rev. E. U. Brooks officiated. The witnesses were Mrs. Mary Simmons, mother of the groom; Mrs. M. E. Millery, Mr. and Mrs. George Cuff. The couple will be at home to their friends at 37 William street. Mrs. Susan Graham of Troy, N. Y., recently visited her sister, Mrs. J. W. Thomas, who is seriously ill at her home village. Charles Cooper of Schenectady was in the village a week ago on business. Mrs. Morgan of Donkers, N. Y., is spending the winter here at the cottage of her sister, Mrs. C. Coon, at 65 Walworth street. Mrs. Robert Marshall has returned from Washington, D. C., where she spent several weeks visiting relatives. Mrs. John Franklin, who has been ill with pneumonia, is able to be around the house. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Freeman are spending a month in Ballston Spa. N. Y. Isaac Copper is home again after spending his vacation in Baltimore, Md. Warren, N. C. and New York City. A Lincoln social will be held at Zion Church on Friday evening of this week. A program will be rendered and an oyster supper will be given. The third quarterly meeting was observed last Sunday at Zion Church, Lovefeast was held in the morning and the communion was served in the evening. Word has reached the village that Miss Margaret Clow has been recently married in Allanbury. Dunley E. Nelson, Jr., is considered the best skater in this vicinity. IAMAICA N Y Jamaica, N. Y.—Mrs. Rose Tillinghast has been discharged from the Jamaica Hospital after a successful operation. Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson, 529 South-street, were enthralled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon, 99 Doughs street. Mrs. Jennie Blanchard, 150 Washington street is convalescing. William Perdue has been confined to his room for three weeks with muscular neuralgia. Mrs. Colletta Van Dorn, 179 Washington street, spent last week with her sister, at Orange, N. J. Alfred Solomon of Garden City, L. L., and Miss Malvase Carey of West Hempstead, were married at Allen parsonage, Thursday evening. Mrs. Georgianna Morgan, aged 66 years, died January 30, after an illness of two years. The services were held from the residence 105 Cathrine street, conducted by the Reys, Willson and D. K. Jackson. The Allen Sunday School has completed their contest. Receive five new scholars making a total of 30 additional. Mrs. Augustus Mentors has been appointed teacher of the beginners class; Mrs. C. E. Wilson superintendent of the cradle roll; Mrs. A. T. Phillips, assistant; Miss. Gertrude Pollard, teacher of class 2b, and Consuella and Olga Simmie Marie Hutton, Deborah Rantus, Beeve Clark, and Lillian Johnson, Fred Brooks, and Richard Johnson. Supernumerary The Young People's Library, Society's officers are: Wm. Robinson, president; Joseph King, vice-president; Miss Helen Jackson, secretary; John Proctor, assistant secretary; James Faulk, treasurer; Mrs. Jennele Blanchard, chaplain; Miss Eleanor Furelra, planist, B. A. Brown road, paper on Self-subjugation, Barber McNeel, and Tailor, Forman have moved their business to 125 Washington street. Services at Allen Church well attended Sunday. The Rev. Mr. Huff of Islip, L. I., preached in the morning. At the evening service the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Wilson, preached on "The World's Great Men." The Rev. D. K. Jackson assisted in the holy communion. The waiters and porters of Forest Hills, Inn gave their annual plantation minaret show to 350 guests last Monday night. Headwaiter Herbert Bethel was the end man; Abram Bethel was interlocutor. Robt. Pugh, Wm. Barnes G. Forest, Wm. Meners, E. Thompson; Arthur Harris, Thomas Fennel Vernon Dixon; Mrs. Mary Craig and Mlsa Maude Beechman from outside work port assisted by slide talent. Mrs. E. Welcome, accompaniant. Tony Seymour planist, L. Flipt trap. Trommy E. T. Welcome, soloist and the Silkler Quartet of Jamaica; Mrs. Lula Armstrong of Washington; D. C., solist, Arthur Capens and Seaman Bros. of New York, with 8 cakewalkers. The closing scene was a modern cakewalk. AUBURN, N. Y. Auburn, N. Y.—W. Anderson of Syracuse University was the Sunday guest of Miss Isabella Diggs. The Home and Foreign Missionary Society will give a valentine social Wednesday, February 17, at the home of Mrs. Clarence Stewart; Barrow street. The members desire a large crowd as valentines will be bought and sold. A delightful menu will be served by the ladies. The Rev. P. K. Fonvielle occupied the pulpit Thursday evening of A. M. E. Zion Church in Syracuse, the Rev. Mr. Bailey, pastor. The Buds of Promise gave a concert and supper Friday evening in A. M. E. Zion Church. A good number were present considering the inclement weather. The little children did well and much credit is given to the directors of the society. After the concert a fine supper was served. The committee were Mrs. P. K. Fonvielle, Mrs. T. and Miss Lucy. Freeman, Mrs. A. Unislow, Sr., Miss A. Stewart and Mrs. C. Stewart. The "Buds" will give a Tom Thumb wedding in the near future. Mrs. M. Bowers of Lockport, N. Y., is the guest of Mrs. James Dale, Parker street. Mrs. James Dale entertained informally in honor of Mrs. M. Bowers of Lockport. Delightful refreshments were served to the Rev. and Mrs. P. K. Fonvielle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reed, Mrs. Bowers, Mrs. Sale and Emma Nelson. Mr. Hanna of Skaneateles was the Sunday guest of friends here. Mrs. M. Bowers spent Monday and Tuesday in Syracuse. The funeral of De Witt Coleman was held Sunday, February 7 at Bradley Chapel. Richard Fraser opened services with prayer, the Rev. P. K. Fonville spoke of the life of the deceased. Burial was made in Fort Hill Cemetery. Miss Viola Elchey left last week to make her home in Geneva. Master George Ramsey Fonville was three, years old February 9. Mrs. Francis Brown, assisted by Mrs. J. Dale and others gave a pleasant surprise to Rev. and Mrs. P. K. Fonville on last Wednesday night. Refreshments were served. UTICA. N. Y. Urica, N. X.—William C. Fitzhugh, who has been ill for six weeks, died Monday evening. February 1, at 6 p.m., at the residence of his friend, H. C. Cook, 342 Catherine street, Mr. Fitzhugh, and Mr. Cook came to this city from Washington; D. C., thirty years ago. Mr. Fitzhugh has boarded with Mr. and Mrs. Cook for eight years. He was for fifteen years a trustee of Hope Chapel and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. By theft and economy, he managed to lay up a sufficient amount of money to make him independent. Mr. and Mrs. Cook could not have given more attention to their own son than they did to Mr. Fitzhugh. His funeral was held from Mr. Cook's residence Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Robert J. Strother officiating. The floral designs were beautiful and numerous. The funeral was largely attended by white and colored. Mr. Fitzhugh was engaged to be married to Miss Bell Moore of Little Falls. Communion was administered to him on Monday at 12 o'clock. Miss Moore arrived at 1 o'clock and at 6 he died. He had made her his administratrix, and she gave him a burial worthy of the occasion. His casket was a fine one, as well as costly. He is reputed to be rich, and has a good bank account. The pall-bearers were Samuel Freeman, W. G. Bradley, Theodore Pell, John Gordon, H. C. Cook and Adelbert Baird. The mourners were Miss Bell Moore, Miss Grace Moore, F. M. G. H. Stevens, Charles Peterson and Glay Peterson of Little Falls, N. J., and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Cook of Utica. The interment was in Forest Hill cemetery. Edward, Atkins and Miss Bennett are very ill. Walter Baynard, messenger at the Capitol, spent the Salathorn home, Hiram Lodge, No. 18, T. and A. M. conferred the first rank on a candidate last night, after which a banquet was served. One application for membership was received. Miss A. E. Stokes of New York City was the week-end guest of the Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Strother. Miss Stokes, who has been spending a few weeks with her friends near Rochester, stopped over from Wednesday until the following Tuesday. The services at Hope Chapel were well attended, considering the snowstorm. The sacrament was administered at the close of the sermon. James Wormworth, superintendent of the Sunday School, is doing a grand work with the boys. They attend promptly. Hiram Lodge, No. 18, F. and A. M., seems to be on the increase. Worshipful Master J. H. Webb is proving himself to be equal to the occasion. He is ably assisted by Fletcher, Pell, Strother, Anderson, Howard and Lloyd. ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROCHESTER, N. Y.-Walter Bentley has returned from Arizona. The Rev. Dr. L. B. Brown of Chicago, Ill. has been called to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Mrs. Maud Arnold has gone South for her health. Mrs. Charles A. Jones, 31 Bly street, is much improved. is interment. The sleigh ride party given by the Intermediate C. E. Society of Zion Church last Tuesday evening was a success. Miss Anna Robbins, entertained Mrs. S. C. Matthews and Mrs. J. G. Lee at luncheon last Wednesday. Mrs. Mae Saatch of New York is visiting in the city. Miss Anna Peace has returned after a visit, to Albany, Ga. her home. Abram Mahoney entertained at a six-hour dinner Saturday evening, January 30, the Rev, and Mrs. J. H. McMullen, Miss Kent, Miss Malenie Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Derham and Mr. and Mrs. J, G. Lee. The Rev. J, H. Ellison, presiding elder of Western New York Conference, held the third quarterly conference Monday at Zion Church. Mrs. A. W. Johnson is much improved after a two weeks' illness. Sunday, February 7, was known as Christian Endeavor day, and was celebrated by the three Endeavors of Zion A. M. E. Church. The junior had a splendid attendance. Mrs. John Lee gave the little ones a very instructive talk. The intermediate society rendered a special program! A solo by Mrs. Falloway; papers on C. E. work and its progress by Mr. Jarvis, Miss 'Anna Robins and Mrs. Emily Bennett. The Y. P. C. E. gave a special program, Solo (piano). Miss Emily Bennett; reading, Miss Bridget; recitation, Mrs. Stewart; vocal solo, Wm. Greene; paper, John Lee. All the meetings were interesting and instructive. On Saturday evening, January 30, A. J. Sprague, teacher of class three, entertained the class in honor of Mrs. C. Charles and Miss Florence Corsey of London, Ontario, at the residence of Miss Sara Tiller, 246 Bronson avenue. The evening was pleasantly spent by all. An elaborate luncheon was served to fifty. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Shields and left a fine baby boy last Monday. Master Howard Lee won first prize in the 50-yard dash and in the standing broad jump at the Brick Church Institute last Saturday night. NEW ROCHELLE N Y NEW ROCHLELL, N. Y.—Saml. Mitchell of 22 DWitt place, was tendered a surprise party on Friday, February 5, on the occasion of his sixteenth birthday by his aunts, Mrs. Emma Savage, the Misses Addie and Willia Davis. Young Mitchell was sent to the theatre, and when he returned he was greeted by the young people, who were concealed about the house in large numbers, the people enjoyed themselves with music and, refreshments until 11:30 o'clock. Mrs. Isaac Smith, Winyah avenue, is still confined to her bed. Henry Alexander, DeWitt place, has been confined to his home with la gripe, but is able to be out again. The rally at Bethesda Baptist Church during last week for the new church building amounted to nearly $3,000 in pledges. On account of the inclementity of the weather it will be continued during this week. The church was packed to overflowing at the communion services last Sunday afternoon. Notices have been sent to the stockholders of the New Rochelle Co-operative Business League—announcing the annual meeting on Friday evening, February 19, at 8:30 o'clock. The Negro Civile League of New Rochelle will hold its first public lecture at League Hall on next Sunday afternoon, February 14, at 4 p.m., Fred R. Moore, editor of THE NEW YORK ACE, will be the speaker. The services at Shiloh Baptist Church were well attended last Sunday, the pastor, the Rev. W. H. Slater, preached at both services. A week of prayer meeting will be held during this week, and revival services commences next week. Dr. J. A Barnes, ex-monitor of the Republic of Liberia, will lecture at St. Catherine A. M. E. Zion Church on Tuesday evening, February 16. Mrs. A. E. Zion Chap avenue, is in going away a slight operation at the New Rochelle Hospital. Mrs. Charles Motley of Brook street is confined to her house. Services were well attended at the A.M. E. Zion Church, Sunday. The Rev. H. W. Allen preached all day. His subject in the morning was "The Brook That Sailed." In the evening, "The Spiritual Family." Collections were fine. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harper gave a family reunion and dinner on Sunday, February 7, in honor of Mrs. Harper's brother, Nathaniel J. Mottley, who is now making his home with them. Covers were laid for seventen. Among those present were Palms, C. J. Williams, of New York, Mrs. Lela Saunders and family, Mr. Ash, Davis, L. Harvey, H. Bannister, N. J. Motley of New Rochelle, Mr. and Mrs. A. Goodley, formerly of New Haven, who will leave for Rome, Ga., to make their home in a few days. The host and hostess announced dinner at four-thirty, and when the guests arose from the table it was ten-thirty. A musical program was then rendered by the family. JERSEY CITY, N. J. JERSEY CITY, N. J.-Sunday marked the greatest monthly communion service ever held in Bethel Church. At 11 a.m. the Rev. R. B. Smith, presiding elder, of the Newark district, preached a very strong and practical sermon from Corinthians 1:16-13: "Watch ye stand fast in the faith, quit you like men be strong." Sunday School was largely attended. At 3.45 p. m. the pastor, the Rev. A. L. Murray, gave a short exhortation on "The Modes of Baptism." At the close several candidates, were baptized. Several accessions to the church. At 8.15 p. m. the pastor delivered a short discourse, from the text Come and Sec. Received him of the full church. The monthly communion service was said by some of the older members to tie the largest, in the history of the church, The Rev. W. M. Thorton, pastor of Clifton Street Church, Boston, worshipped with them. New service, Sunday, February 14: 11 a.m. sermon, the Rev. A. L. Murray, pastor; music by junior choir, 2.30 p.m., Sunday School, 3.30 p.m., lay sermon by Comiselor Julius L. Mitchell of Brooklyn. Theme, "Faith." Mr. Miichell ranks among the most eloquent and forceful speakers of the race. Music by junior choir, 8 p.m., sermon, the Rev. Charles S. Freeman of Lafayette Presbyterian Church, this city. At the close of this service each guardian will make his report. Mrs.ella Barksdale Brown, 343 Halliday street, has returned from a trip which included stores in Savannah, Ma. con, Milledgeville and Augusta, Ga. In Savannah she attended the funeral of her uncle. On Monday night, February 15, at P. S. 14, Union street, Mrs. Ella B. Brown will deliver another, of the series of lectures which she has been giving for the Board of Education. The subject of tins lecture, will be "Negro Industry and Self Help." This is the second series of lectures for which Mrs. Brown has been engaged, her first series proving very instructive and beneficial. The Board of Education pays all expenses attached to these lectures and admission is free for patrons and friends. At Lafayette Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles S. Freeman, pastor, the lecture room of the church had a large gathering of men on last Monday evening to listen to the debate under the auspices of the Brotherhood. Dr.Ward and Mr. Burney made the evening an exceedingly interesting one, each having well-prepared addresses to defend his part. The vocal solo by Mr. Wilkinson and the instrumental solo by R. Cole were enjoyed. The president, Counselor R.S. Hartgrove, presented the Brotherhood withitation cards to be sent to prospective members. The men of the Lafayette Presbyterian Church and Brotherhood have planned to hold a men's prayer meeting every Sunday morning in the lecture room of the church from 10 to 11. All men are cordially invited. It will be a service of song, prayer and testimony. Archie Waters is chairman of the prayer meeting committee. "Belhold He Prayeth" will be the thought for consideration at the meeting Sunday, February 14. The C. E. Lyceum had a packed house last Sunday to listen to the children's program under the leadership of Mrs. T. Strickland. James Fouse, Counselor R. S. Hartgrove and the Rev. Charles S. Freeman are to represent the Brotherhood at the New Jersey State convention to be held in Paterson on February 22. The Luey Laney Bible Class under the direction of Mrs. Nora Coleman, is growing in numbers and in impact factor in the Bible School of the Lafayette Presbyterian Church. The monthly parents' meeting will be held on Sunday, evening, February 14, at 8 p.m. Mrs. Belle Irving will be the speaker. Miss Louise Gilliam, 199 Delaware avenue, gave a graduation supper in honor of her niece, Marion Perkins, who graduated from Dickinson High School and has now entered the Jersey City Training School for Teachers. Miss Perkins is the only colored training teacher among the hundred young ladies. Among those present at the supper were the Misses Etta Cannon, Ethel Jackson, Marion Coates, Leonora Johnson, Selena Freeman, Ethel McDaniel, Elizabeth Dungee, Mrs. A. Jerome, Mrs. T. Conklin- Dr. Thomas Johnson, Hilliard Jerom, Lerox Jerome, Hilliard Perkins, Hilliard Perkins, Jr., and Forrest Hayes, also a graduate of Dickinson High School. Mme. D. W. Harvey, 39 Oak street, has been combined to her bed since January 29, under the care of Dr. Leo Kopel, and the trained nurse, Mrs. L. Nelson of 31 Orient Avenue. The Salem B. Y., P. U. program, Sunday, February 4, will he in charge of Miss M. Giles of Bayomie, who represents the Angelic B. Y., P. U. Miss Mary Hammond, 13 Sculler-street, one of the Sunday School teachers of Bethei A. M. E. Church, presented Miss J. Reeves, Miss E. Burnley, Miss Nelson, Miss A. Dixon, Miss Mamie Johnson and Miss C. Dixon. C. B. Jones spent the week at the Crusoe Studio, New York. John Miller now resides at 151 Grand street. The wife of Wyatt Gilchrist, 74 Jordan avenue-is dead. The Federation of Young People's Progressive Organizations of Hudson County held its annual meeting last Thursday at the home of Osborne L. Perkins, 55 Seidler street. Election of officers for the year was held as follows: C. B. Jones, president; M. Rolls, Mrs. H. Lewis, Mrs. M. Johnson, vice-presidents; Osborne L. Perkins, recording secretary; Miss A. S. Miller, corresponding secretary; Russell Wheeler, Mrs. H. Lewis, Mrs. M. Johnson, treasurer; Mrs. H. Bates, treasurer; Brady. Chambers, chairman committee on ways and means; Mrs. Osborne, assistant; Miss Thelma Wallace, chairman of program committee. A. J. Gary, vice-president Abyssinia B. Y. P. U. gave an address on "Ambition." Guests at the meeting were Miss Paul of New York and A. W. Biasey. WESTFIELD, N. L. WESTFIELD, N. J.-Sunday, was a high day in Bethel Chapel Church. At 8 p.m. communion services were held and a goodly number were present. The revival started on last Sunday evening also. The Sunday School is progressing. On January 28 a reception was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Tables, Prospect, prior to their leaving for Detroit, Mich., where they will reside. On February 4 the funeral of G. T. Meredith of Jersey Land Park was held at the Bethel Baptist Church, the Rev. G. W. Hamlette officiating. The Eclat Club held its regular meeting last Friday evening. Upon the resignation of Tables as treasurer; Robert Thompson was elected treasurer to fill his unexpired term. Charles Ross and Daniel Wright were elected members of the club. Miss Marie Brown, West Broad street, is attending Columbia University in New York. The A. M. E. Zion Church, closed one of the most successful revivals in the history of the church last Sunday evening, when the Rev. Miss L. Hall preached her farewell sermon on "Dry Bones." Many were united with the church. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bell, Downer street, celebrated their 324 wedding anniversary at their home last week. Those present were Mrs. Jones, Mrs. A. Chick, Miss Boston, Miss L. Hall, Mr. E. Holden and the Rev. J. J. Adams. The Rev. W. E. Smith, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, attended the conference at Newark on Monday. Mr. Tablis and family, Prospect street, left yesterday for Detroit, Mich. THE NEGRO FARMER A Paper That Helps People to Become Better Farmers is an Aid to the Church, the school and to the Secular and Religious Papers. It has been decided to publish at Tuskegee Institute Post Office, Every-Other-Week for the present, a national farm paper to be known as THE NEGRO FARMER. It will be published in the interest of Negro landowners, tenant farmers and of those who employ Negro labor. There is no other strictly farm newspaper in the world devoted to the interest of Negro farmers. Many of the white farm newspapers enjoy huge circulations and there is no reason why a farm paper in the interest of Negroes should not prove equally successful. In fact, occupying an exclusive field it should enjoy a success far beyond that of the usual farm publication. It is proposed to circulate this paper among the 2,000,000 black farmers of the United States. The paper will be eight pages, of about the size of "The Country Gentleman." DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON STATES: The Tuskegee Institute has no financial interest in this new publication, but some of the active officers of are interested in its success and believe that it will compilit great good but will be a pay investment business of great general and business advance to assure its publication. Those in active NEGRO FARMER have my entire confidence and good — BOOKEK T. The success of this project is assured because sensible lines upon which it 'being laid out.' 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These talks have become widely read and famous and make splendid reading for boys and young men. PRICE $1.80. postage free. STORY OF THE NEGRO Two Volumes. Gives the history of the Negro race from its beginning in MY LARGER EDUCATION THE MAN FARTHEST DOWN ABRAHAM LINCOLN. This is the eve of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. To write an editorial would be an attempt to gild refined gold, to paint the lily." Nothing better can be done than reproduce his own immortal words uttered at the dedication of the Gettysburg battlefield. The Age urges that they be not committed to memory but learned by heart: "Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. "Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether, that nation so conceived and so $_{2}$delicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate our lives to this resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we do this. "But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not-hallow this ground. The bravo men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world that we have touched, remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us, the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far, so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased-devotion to that cause for which they gave us, that last here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God shall have a new birth of freedom; and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." FREDERICK. DOUGLASS AND OTHERS AND OTHERS. The supreme greatness of Abraham Lincoln should not overshadow his reverence and love for Frederick Douglass. For us, in many respects, Douglass is greater even stian. Lincoln. Judged by the depths from which he came and the obstacles which he overcame he, at least, stands on a plane with the Great Liberator. February 14 is recognized as the birthday of Douglass. His name and his work should be remembered. Negro youth should become familiar with the life of Douglass; it will serve as a great inspiration. There are others whose lives and work should be familiar to the Negro youth of the entire country. Every colored boy and girl, and man and woman, too, should know what was accomplished by Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, William Still and many others who were active in the dark days before freedom. We understand that there is a movement on foot to erect a monument to the memory of Harriet Tubman to be placed in the cemetery at Auburn. This is a laudable undertaking, but why place such a monument in a cemetery. The monuments erected to our great men, and women should be placed in public places so that they will be seen by our people and especially our children and so serve as an inspiration. We don't like the idea of hiding these monuments in a graveyard. We invite a discussion of this We invite a discussion of this subject by our readers. (Because of numerous requests from readers who desired a copy for their scrap-books, we are reproducing this poem, which was first published in the New York Times January 1, 1913. We consider Lincoln's birthday an appropriate time for granting these requests.) O brothers mine, to-day we stand Where half a century sweeps our ken, Since God, through Lincoln's ready hand, Struck off our brains and made us men, Just fifty years—a winter's day— As runs the history of a race; When we look back, back the way, How distant are our startling place! Look farther back! Three centuries! To where a naked, shivering score, Shutchest from their haunts across the seas. Remember, its first crimson stripe. Was dyeed by Attucks, willing blood. Never yet has come the cry— When that-fairing has been assailed— For men to do for men to die. That we have faltered or have failed. We've helped to bear it, rent and torn, Through many a hot-breath'd battle breast. Held in our hands, it has been borne. And planted far across the seas. Stood, wild-eyed, on Virginia's shore. For, far the way that we have trod, From heathen kraals and jungle dens, To frodeem, freemen, sons of God, Americans and Citizens. A part of His unknown design, We've lived within a mighty age; And we have been written a line On history's most wondrous page. A few black bondmen stricken along The borders of our eastern coast. Nown grown a race, ten millions strong, An upward, onward, marching host. Then let us here erect a stone, To mark the place, to mark the times A witness to God's mercies shown. A plaque to hold this day sultine. And let that stone an altar be Where we, in deep humility, For faith and strength renewed may play. With open hearts ask' from above New zeal, new courage and new powers. That we may grow more worthy of this country and this land of ours. For never let the thought arise That we may grow more brave; Outcults, asylumed 'neath these skies, And altens without part or share. This land is ours by right of birth. This land is ours by right of tall; We shall bless this land with care. Our svent is in its frightful earth. Where once the tangled forest stood, Where flourished once rank weed and thorn. Delight path-traced, peaceful wood, The cotton white, the yellow owl. To kain these fruits that have been earned, To hold these fields that have been won, Our urines have stirred, our backs have burned. Dent be beneath a ruthless sun. That Banner, which is now the type Of victory, on field and flood— MORE ABOUT EFFICIENCY. Phil H. Brown, the veteran Hopkinsville, Ky., said some very of last week. "That sort of thing one hardly knows how to acknowl however, we wish to assure the e we sincerely appreciate all that Phil H. Brown, the veteran editor of the "Saturday News," Hopkinsville, Ky., said some very nice things about us in his issue of last week. That sort of thing from a contemporary is so rare that one hardly knows how to acknowledge it; it is almost embarrassing; however, we wish to assure the editor of the "Saturday News" that we sincerely appreciate all that he said. Having got off the few lines above much in the manner of a blushing schoolboy saying his first piece, we feel much relieved. The editorial in "The Age" which occasioned the nice things said by editor Brown also served as a text for a splendid editorial on efficiency from his own pen. In concluding his article he expressed the hope that the press and leaders of the race would take up this subject and discuss it generally. Efficiency has now taken its place as a science. The business and industrial world is making a study of how things can be done better and in less time and with less waste of energy. Efficiency is crowding out sentiment in work. Old ways of doing things are no longer tolerated merely because they are old. The world quickly discards any method when a new one is found that will produce better results and, at the same time, save minutes and pennies. Mind you, not days and dollars, but minutes and pennies. This is one of the new forces—that is displacing the Negro in many lines of employment, because, as a race, we have not yet taken up the study of efficiency, nor have we applied its principles to our work. In order to live well one must first live. And in order to live—that is, honestly—one must have a job. And in order to hold his job one must do his work well. We are now getting down to the A. B. C. of efficiency. The first principle of modern efficiency is keeping physically fit. Keeping the body in fit physical condition to do the work. As a race, we have not made a study and practice of this first elementary principle. The disregard of this principle of physical fitness largely helped to bring about the loss of our hold upon hotel work throughout the North. In our article of several weeks ago on this subject we mentioned the fact that there are gray-haired white waiters in the Waldorf-Astoria and other such hotels in this city who can buy and sell many of the people they wait on. Now, does anyone suppose for a moment that when these waiters take off their jackets and aprons they go out and give an imitation of the guests whom they have serving? Do you think they spend three or four nights out of the week, up to one or two o'clock in the morning, at parties and dances? Do you imagine they will sit up until daybreak at a friendly game of poker? If you do, you are mistaken. These men report for work in the morning with their bodies fresh and their heads clear. They are not in a surly and irritated frame of mind caused by lack of rest. They do not forget their orders and go to sleep on their feet: No, these men look upon their work as the most important, if not the most serious, business of their lives, and they keep themselves in fit physical condition to perform it. We have drawn the above illustration not because the colored hotel men have been any less regardful of this first principle of efficiency than the rest of us, but because their case furnishes the striking example of the loss of a wide range of lucrative employment which at one time seemed to be the exclusive field of the Negro. Indeed, we have another daily, or, better, nightly example here in Harlem. There are a great many colored girls in this section who work out in service, and who spend night after night until the small hours.tangoing and turkey trotting. You need not ask what condition they are in to do their work the next day. There is only one reason why they hold their jobs; and that is because their employers can't do any better. It is only fair to add that the colored hotel-men are now awake; even though it is almost too late. They recognize what has been lost, and by organization and training they are preparing to hold fast to what is still theirs. I have in mind a young man, a boyhood friend, who is in a great degree responsible for, this new policy. He Remember, its first crimson stripe W was dyed by Attucks' willing blood. And never yet has come the cry- When that-fair-flag has been assailed- For men to do, for men to die. The we have faltered or have failed. We've helped to bear it, rent and torn, Through many a hot-breath'd battle Held in our hands, it has been borne And planted far across the seas. And, never yet, O haughty Land— Let us, at least, for this be praised— Has one black, treason-guided hand Ever against that flag has raised. Then we speak we but sextail words; Or shall we hang our head in shame? Stand back of new-forenire hordes, And fear our heritage to claim? Not Stand erect and without fear, And for our love let this surrender. We will take a surrender here, And we have more than paid the price. And yet, my brothers, well I know The tethered feet, the pinioned-wings, The spirit bowed beneath the blow, The heart grown faint from wounds and stings: The shewnering force of brutish might, That strikes and leaves us stumped and The long vane waiting through the night To hear some voice for Justice raised. Fun well I know the hour when hope Sinks dead; and round us everywhere He's stifling darkness, and we grope With hands uplifted in despair. Courrage! Look out, beyond, and see That huron's beckoning span. For help we must help! We are a part of some greatness. Because the torques of Carrion And Phillips now are cold in depth. Think you their work can be undone? Or quenched the fires lit by their breath? Think you that John Brown's spirit That Lovejoy was but idly slain? Or do you think those precious drops From Lincoln's heart were shed in vain? That for which millions prayed and suffer that for which tegs of thousands fought. For which so many freely died, God cannot let It come to naught. JAMES W. JOHNSON. editor of the "Saturday News," nice things about us in his issue from a contemporary is so rare that edge it: it is almost embarrassing; editor of the "Saturday News" that he said. has many many students devoted his education and ability to the local business, he has made it a subject of intelligent study. To-day he is the head writer of one of the great Flagler hotels in Florida, he is the employer of hundreds of men, and a large property owner in the city of Jacksonville. It is largely through his methods of modern efficiency that the work in the Flagler system of hotels is being held by colored men. There are several other colored head waiters who are using the same methods of efficiency. Of course, the science of efficiency goes far beyond simple physical fitness. But physical fitness is the first step. This means nothing more or less than keeping the body in condition to perform the work to be done. Later, we shall discuss some of the more advanced steps in this most important of studies. COMMENT HERE AND THERE. The signs of our progress are many and varied! It is true that when we sometimes think of the mean things they do to us we get both mad and discouraged. But are we a downhearted people? By no means. Thought we have reason to be downhearted at times, we have many more reasons not to remain so. The following news, item gives one of the surest and best signs of progress, that has ever come to the attention of the writer: Two important facts are set forth in the foregoing item; the first is obvious, Dr. Anderson has made a great deal of money; therefore it is possible for other colored doctors to make lots of money; the second is the demonstration that we are reaching a higher rung on the ladder of civilization, that is, the place where we are producing men not only able to make money, but willing to give it for a great cause. It takes lots of ability to make $10,000, and it takes lots more of higher civilization to give it away. So, who can deny that we are rising? Most prophets belong in the "I told you so" class. We meet them every day. Their prophetic power consists in convincing you, after the event, that they foretold what was coming to pass. A prophet who prophesies-before the event is looked upon not as a prophet, but as a fool. Prof. Meyer, the Hoboken astrologer, is running the danger of putting himself in this latter class; he is out with a published prophecy of something that has not already happened, but which is to happen. Here is his prophecy: "On February 13, 15 and 16, we will experience the worst cold snap and blizzard in history. I find that on the 15th, 15th, 16th or 20th, a fire or some severe calamity will occur in the New York subway, or some underground place of employment." On second reading we see that he predicts this fire or calamity will take place in the subway; so, according to the recently established ratio of accidents in the subway, he takes not much greater chances than predicting cold weather for the middle of February. Perlmps, after all, Prof. Meyer is a regular prophet. The following despathe from Atlanta shews the working of the old and much used method by which public opinion about the Negro is formed: Eugene Brieux is a great French dramatist. He is, perhaps, the greatest living French dramatist. He is evidently looking for material for a new play. Whatever M. Brieux writes attracts the attention of the world, and not only attracts attention, but carries a great deal of conviction. From the above despatch you can easily judge in what kind of light he is going to put the American Negro before the world in his new play. We know there are bad Negroes in Atlanta, as in every other great city, and we do not object to the distinguished Frenchman's opinion of them—our opinion of them, most likely, is lower than his—but we do object to that class of Negro being set up as representative of the race. Mr. Brieux is a student of human nature. He knows that he can find "Apaches" in the Montmarte district of Paris who are, in every way, lower in the scale of civilization than the Negroes of Decatur street. He can put the "Apaches" of Paris on the stage, and his play is taken as an exposition of a mere phase of French life, but when he puts his Decatur street Negro on the stage the world is ready to accept his play as an interpretation of Negro character, as proof positive that the Negro is an irredeemable savage. Why could not some one have shown M. Brieux the Negro colleges, churches, business establishments and homes of Atlanta? We are realizing the importance of getting our feet in the soil, of owning the land. We are beginning to see the importance of getting into business and the industries. We long ago realized the importance of getting an education. We are not yet awake, however, to the importance of directly and actively helping to shape public opinion about ourselves. This opinion is a tremendous force. It can lift us up or crush us down. Of course, indirectly, we are constantly working to shape it. But why not get at it directly? No public man can keep himself in just the rigth light before the public without the aid of a press agent. Why should we not apply some of the press agent policy to ourselves as a race? I do not mean by this mere agitation and protest through our press and platform; though that too has an important place in our general plan for advancement. I offer what seems a practical plan for definite results. We are organized for land getting. We are organized for business and industrial development. We are organized for education. Why should we not organize for shaping public opinion? Why not have in each city and town a Committee on Public Opinion? Let it be the work of this committee to endeavor to correct bad conditions, and to help to form good opinions concerning the race. If a person of influence, one who helps to make national and world-wide public opinion, should visit the community it would be the duty of this committee to get hold of that person and help shape his opinion about the race. The efforts of such a committee would be much along the line of effort put forth by local boards of trade to make for their various cities a good impression on visitors of wealth and prominence. We have here struck a subject worthy of more extended discussion at a later time. Happily passing from the world of American magazine, His story, "What 'Happened' to Deegan Folk," is a third-rate story, with all of the melodramatic setting that a muck-raker could throw into his writing, and is designed as a kind of tractor to discourage intermarriage between the races. We have no quarrel whatsoever with Will Irwin's objection to intermarriage between the races. We, ourselves, are no advocate of intermarriage; between the races, for we believe that the fairest and most beautiful women on the face of the earth are to be found in and among the Negro people. The thing to which thoughtful colored people object always, and under all circumstances, and to which they will always object, is the effort to permit illicit relations between the races, permitting the stigma, and the disgrace always to fall upon Negro mothers, while their partners go "scot free" or to Congress, to the United States Senate, the Governorships, or to other places of honor and respect. Dr. J. W. Anderson; Graduate of Negro Institution, the Benefactor, NASSINVILLE, Teenn; February 4—A gift of $10,000 has just been made to the Mehary College, a local Negro medical school by one of its graduates, Dr. J. W. Anderson, of Dallas, Tex., it is announced at the school. It is said, to be the largest individual contribution on record as having been made; by a graduate of a colored school to his alma mater. Will Irwin cannot produce one single solitary authentic case of a man or woman possessing one-sixteenth of one-eighth of Negro blood whose progeny was coal black, as his melodramatic story reads. There is not in all the annals of science one single, solitary case to back up this ridiculous lie which has been so indus- triously circulated against. the Negro people. The whole story of slavery, with its many tragedies of black women outraged and exploited does not afford one single case to back up the story which this man, Irwin attempts to tell in this "McClure" story, nor can he produce a case since slavery. We are surprised to see "McClure's Magazine" engaged in this kind of business. We are more surprised to find a magazine like Will Irwin prostituting his talent to defaming and attempting to create sentiment against a race which has no opportunity to get its side of any question before the readers of American magazines, the columns of which are virtually closed to us in every matter where the race is not to be held up to somebody scorn or ridicule. Of course he doesn't take any great chances in predicting cold weather for the middle of February, but when he predicts some specific happening like a fire or severe calamity for a given date, he is on more uncertain ground. THE INFERIORITY OF THE THE INFERIORITY OF THE NEGRO: "Life," that delightful weekly which adds to the gayety of the nation, hits it off quite splendidly in the little editorial expression which follows, "Life" says: ATLANTA. Feb. 7—Eugene Brioux, one of the forty inmortals of the French Academy, went late last night on a slimming trip to Decatur street. Atlanta's "great black way" to see the Negro in his own haunts. He visited a number of saloons, poolrooms and other places where the Negro enjoys life on parade. Later he said, "We saw the Negro on a train. Not a place or a place or and they seemed more civilized and wholesome than they do here." "Our friends down, South, being sure that the Negroes are inferior, deny their advantages and, provide inferior schools for Negro children in the inferior he inferior and thus prove the correctness of the cointention of scientists and sentimentalists that the Negro is inferior. After all, there is nothing quite so satisfying as the fact that Negro children things fixed so that you will always have an inferior race in your midst. Now, ain't that just so? COMMENDING THE AGE Approval of Concert Criticism. Dear Mr./White: I have just read your criticism in the issue of January 28. I am glad to note that you are going at it in the highlighter and highlited on all for concert performances. J. ROSAMOND JOHNSON. New York City. A Visit To The Age Office. To the Editor Of The Age: We had occasion to visit your office on January 30, to adjust a matter concerning our subscription to your paper. Our subscription was oasis and satisfactorily adjusted was efficient and courteous corps of employees. Through the kindness of the editor, we were shown through his immenso plant. He explained in detail the working of the machine, the power and capacity of each machine. The machinery seemed to be of the very latest make and right up to date in modern efficiency. The thing that all of these machines were to know that all of these machines were operated by Negroes. By our visit through your plant, we were embled, to go some amall degree, to the library, to the paper like The New York Ake. Putting the expense at a most reasonable figure, we, would judge, that it costs in the range of $2,000 per month to publish The Akg. Our attention was called to one most glaring hindrance or drawback to the success of The Ago. That was the role of the lawyer. That was the four or five hundred agents who sold The Ago and make little or no return for the papers. Those dishonest and malicious lawyers to justice and made to suffer or their. We as a race shall never take our place with the other nations of the world until we learn to treat and deal with them. We as New York Ago the greatest journal of the race and worthy the subscription of every member of the race. We should not be without it in our home. We should have the importance and great influence for good be felt all over this universe. W. MeCALEB. Cincinnati, Ohio. ANOTHER VENERABLE LIE One would suppose that Will Irwin at least was above the contemptible business of trying to "kick" or misrepresent a race simply because it happens to be re garded as a weaker race in this country. His performance in "The McClures Magazine" for February, however, shows that he belongs to the class of muck-rakers now All blessing on the tree, Father Time, Thou art the theme of prose and rhyme, For Time, thou art a whimsy king. Thou golden scape, sways her all, Bothers the kingdoms rife and fall, Still never weary on the way, Thou speedest on from day to day. Dy thy command comes lovely Spring, The flowers bloom, the birds all sing, And while all nature seems in tune, Then comes the rover face of June. Oh! how delightful is the scene, Quaint quaint green, green, Bedecked with Summer roses rare, Sweet pinks and waving lilies fair. Say, Father Time, now pause awhile, And let us beusk in Summer's smile. And linger heath her cooling shade: Oh why should Summer roses fade? But not once more thy accepter sways, Earth's verdant vane is changed to gold, The flowers fade, the year grows old. Thou plodest on with steady tread, November's snow-fakes brush thy head Around their bells the chilling blast Until the Old Year breathes his last. Yes, Father Time, thou art a king, And around the world heaths, For thou doth hold a rightful way, And thy commands we must obey. The robust forms with sparkling eye Before then slowly fade and die. The strong man droops, his strength de- y. And o'er him pass thy fleeing days. By thy command loved ones must part. The eyes grow dim, and sad the heart; That to the heart bowed down in grief Tsoy soothing balm brings sweet relief. WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY LAST WORD ON OKLAHOMA CON- DITIONS. To the Editor of THE AGE: Out of all the presiding elders of five distinct and separate Negro Methodist organizations in Oklahoma (with the sixth foolishly trying to be birthed) there is not one crying over my article on conditions in Oklahoma, but the dev. R. M. Pain presiding over the Tulsa district (known as the baby district) of the A. M. E. Church, over which he hasn't presided a year, having had only a very limited experience as a pastor. The young man, Mr. Perrin, is a late arrival in Oklahoma. His pastorate in the State has been limited to Muskogee for a conference year and a half. He is not competent to discuss the article he so volumously attacks with "nthil ad ron", advertising the fact that he is "PRESIDING ELDER". "During his short residence here he has lived in Muskogee and Muskogee is part of Oklahoma." "I have been in the State nine-years own property, managed a farm, pastored in every section of the State, built eight churches, taught school, served as a school director, manager at school elections, instructor at school normals. The young man reminds me of the little country life when he first came to town. He bristled up to every big dog he met, when at last, after a long run, he met a girl. We are very sorry that the young man, in his eagerness to satisfy an insatiable thirst for notoriety, has become unpardonably personal, and has tried to make a broad matter personal, becoming grossly undigested and insulting, even take statue. He forgets, if is ignorant, the fact, that are more Negro preachers in Oklahoma, according to the Negro population, than in any Southern State where the greater part of our people live. He forgets again, or is ignorant of the fact, that there are preachers in Oklahoma pastor-ing in Leavenworth, Columbus and even in the State prison for forgery and other dishonesties with money—even murderers. 'Not over a month ago I was an unwilling listener to a conversation on the train between two fellow men, one a woman and one a poor, weak-minded young. Negro woman who owns valuable mineral lands. She is of age and out of control of her guardian. White land graffers offer $5,000 to anyone who will bring about the loss of Negroes, in order that they can get hold of her lands," says the breacher. "You have sense enough to help the work this thing. It's going to be worked," says lie, "and we might as well be working." The woman arrived, I got off with a heavy heart. Brother, the half has never been told about conditions in Oklahoma. W. HALMER DAVIS, Beggs, Okla, February 2. Negroes Gaining in Trades It is a very significant fact that the census of 1910 shows, contrary to what was apparently indicated by the census of 1909, that there were marked gains in the trades. In 1900 there were 86,534 Negroes reported being in the building and land trades. The report recently issued gives 288,414 Negroes in these trades. This is an increase for the decade of 20,607, or 25 per cent. Carpentry was one of the trades in which the Negro appeared to occupy ground. 100,000 of Negro carpenters working in the building trades was 22,318. In 1900 there were reported 21,114, or 1,200 less. In 1910 there were 20,039 Negro carpenters working in the building trades. In addition to these there were 21,929 other Negro carpenters who were returned as doing carpentry work in connection with the fact that railroads, etc., increased in 1900-1910 for the other trades and industries in which the Negro was thought to be losing ground.-Monroe N. Work in the Southern Workman. Our people have a "penchant" for calling each person of the hour, "the greatest." That faculty, I believe, is called sublimity, and we must have wonderfully developed bumps along that line. Although we are only fifty years old, we have more "great" artists than any of the old musical acts. Some of the activities are not only funny but ridiculous. Naturally I have been repeatedly advertised as the greatest, and best until I have absolutely forbidden the use of those terms in connection with my name. I have also been weighted down with most distinguished, "most accomplished" Once to my surprise and horror, after returning from a Tecctal at one of the watering places, I read on a placard, "the most beautiful singer the race has had." I asked the lady who promoted the concert who should each such thing with our knowledge and wisdom. She answered: "Oh, that would attract some people who would come to see if you were really beautiful." "But," persisted, "wouldn't my singing he an attraction?` Why not attract with the singing?` compelled her to destroy every place. Once I was advertised as the "Rocky Mountain Nightingale" and was very thankful that no mistake had been made and "Canary Bird" substituted, for a "Rocky Mountain Canary Bird" is another name for the dear little burro. Some Comparisons Escalped. I have also escaped being called a black or a brown Patti, or a black or bronze Melba. I suppose all the "good" comparisons were, "gobbled up." My vanity, however, has been flattered to hear of "second Madame Hackleys," and I am content with what this carries. CAN THE NEGRO FEED HIMSELF The Negroes in the United States spend about $600,000,000 a year for food. This estimate makes due allowance for those who are employed as domestic servants and get a portion of their food without actual cost. If you take your pencil and begin to figure over this enormous annual outlay, you reach some very alarming conclusions. In the first place, food products offer the retailer an average profit of $25 per cent. and $25 per cent. of $600,000,000 is $150,000,000, or the amount of profit made from the annual food expenditure of Negroes. Suppose we go further with our figures and distribute this $150,000,000 among say 20,000 retail establishments. We will find that we can pay each proprietor $2,500 per year, give him a bookkeeper at $1,000 per year, a clerk at $40.00 per month, a horse and wagon and still have a balance of $50,000,000 for rent, heat, light, advertising, extension and other incidentals. And here is employment for 100,000 people. But our figures must not stop here. These 20,000 retailers must spend $450,000,000 a year for goods and these goods come from wholesalers, commissioners, and granting 10 per cent profit to the producers and necessary middlemen, we have the handsome sum of $4,500,000 each year which could be distributed among city commissioners, commission merchants each earning an average yearly profit of $20,000. This annual profit would be divided among proprietors, managers, travelling salesmen, city salesmen, and commissioners to about 50,000 more people. Thus we see that if the Negro undertook to feed himself, we would have fully 20,000 successful business enterprises, would circulate among the race $150,000, and provide lucrative employment for at least 150,000 colored people." Women's Clubs a Factor. How to convert this large amount of cash into Negro business enterprises is a serious and important problem. So let us face the situation frankly and thoughtfully. Obviously, the first step is to be able to establish confidence and active co-operation between those who sell and those who buy; that is, between the colored retailer of food products and the colored housewife. This then our task. How to bring about this mutual co-operation is through colored women's clubs. Every town and city where any number of colored people live should have a Colored Woman's Club, and a branch of the National League. Located organizations from these two branches should meet at least once a month and thoroughly discuss all questions of food prices and store services; to the housewife could then make known her needs and requirements and retailers could assist in such a way to insure prompt, efficient service and a quick turn-over. With an earnest and sincere desire to promote the financial and co-finance them to larger achievement, arguing the corsors of the National Negro Business League are constantly develing plans ideal Negro Business towards a strong investment concerning the grocery, business, alone shows what the race may accomplish through commercial endeavors if played. Local Business Leaders already established are prepared to take active steps to study their local problems by building the co-ordinated grocer and homesteads at the level of mutual understanding. If no Local Nergy Business League is organized in your city, write at once most J. Scott, Secretary of the National Institute of Business, Alhambra, and he will send you at once detailed information concerning Business Leagues and how they may be made most effective. These facts and figures and then AET Norwich, Conn.—The R. N. B. Woods's League celebrated their 18th anniversary by giving a turkey dinner at the home of Mrs. Speed-Evans, one of the owners of the boards. Covers were laid for 24. One feathers of the occasion was a large People persist in calling me a stage performer, voice cultist and vocalist, and sometimes I wonder if they do not expect me to bring along a trapeze. In a recent local handbill I read of myself: **SOMETHING NEW.** The most distinguished singer and stage performer and one of the greatest characters of the race. Admission 15 cents. That was a cheap admission for all that, and I felt cheap, very cheap, and wished that I might slide out of town. Introductions and prayers are often the quite an honor to be an "intruder" in the city and the skies. To hear them tell it, I have sung before all the crowned heads and have been to the ends of the earth, etc. Often I close my eyes in despair and murmur, "Forgive them, for they know not what they say." It always reminds me of the them methods. I suppose it prepares the people's minds—nought suggestion. When promoters ask me what is my rule for opening the recital I always reply, "Follow your own custom," for I am afraid to say that I prefer nothing. This case there is prayer. One earnest divider asks Lord, there isn't much of her on our side, but what there is, is all for us." When I was a girl I was written up in the colored papers as "being a performer on every instrument ever made," and this was not true. My reputation for this clung to me. I have had people tell me to be sitting me play this, that and the other and they were totally mistaken. I did scrape a little on the violin, but that was all. All this had been very embarrassing to me, but it seems strange that to this day people will say, "Don't mind her." She is too modest to say it, but I have heard "To see all this written up in a paper—totally wrong—gives me chills lest I may be put to a test." and pretty decorated birthday cake made by Mrs. Eliza Fells. A congratulatory letter was received from Miss Elizabeth Carter of New Bedford, president of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Club, which was a most pleasurable surprise. The officers of the club are: Mrs. Claudia Carter, vice-president; Miss Ida Scott, president; Miss Claudia Scott, vice-president; Miss Grace Fells, secretary; Miss Elna Silva, recording secretary; Miss Charlbel Wood, treasurer; Mrs. Charles Mrs. A. H. Randall. Medamesa Matilda McKnight and Mary Compton, who have been on the sick list, are able to be out again. Mrs. Claudia Carter, president for a few weeks to Uucasville, Conn. Miss Edith Green, 42 Battle street, is seriously ill at her home. The Pastor's Relief Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Amanda Mitchell, Fountain street, Thursday evening. There was a large attendance and after the business was disposed of a social time was ha dand a dainty collation served by the hostess and her daughter. Mrs. Mitchell was honorary Mistletoes officiated as organist at the evening service of Mt. Cabary Baptist Church in the absence of the regular organist, Miss Idella Scott. Miss Idella Bell Thomas still continues quite indisposed at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Mallison, Baltic street. The young women of Zion are preparing to give a sale and supper in there. There was an enjoyable and interating program given by the Norwich Bible and Literary Society in Mt. Cabary Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, 3:30 p. m. It was well attended. The Union Lyceum was under the direction of Mrs. John Anderson, who gave an interesting recitation, the "Houser's Wife"; Miss Idellean Scott reckoned the battle of Fort Moultre; and Mrs. Bass rendered the "Rock of Ages"; Miss Lottie Jackson rendered a solo. Mrs. Minnie Resbo and others took part. ST. LOUIS MO St. Louis, Mo.—The concert by the All-Saints' Choir, assisted by the Portnightly, Orchestra; at the church, Tuesday evening; February 2, 1915; was quite a success. The solos by Mrs. Homeet, G. Phillips and "Miss Mabel Story were the special features. ... The Mound City Dental Association met in the offices of Dr. R.E. Greast last Tuesday night and elected the following officers: Dr. George Anderson, president; Dr. E. Green, vice-president; Dr. B.oll, secretary and treasurer. The association meets the last Tuesday in every month. The third lecture by the Ellendaville League was postponed until Sunday, February 14. Prof. Swift of Washington University will be the speaker. Miss' Nell B. Grant, one of our popular, young teachers, was quietly married Saturday at 6 p. m. to Charles Smith of Champaign, Ill. After the reception at the residence of Prof. J. Mrs. Edward S. Williams, 2715 South Compton avenue, from 7 to 9 p. m., the couple left to spend the winter in California. 'The Anniversary Club met at the residence of Prof. Mosley, 4235 Cottonwood Avenue, Saturday at 10 a.m. to celebrate the birthdays of Dr. J. Meade Benson, Clifford Evans and Paul W. Mosley. After the regular business of the club the following menu was served: 'Grape fruit, olives; celery, pickles,_cream of tomato, white fish, cream potatoes, crackers, turkey with dressing, cranberries; candied sweet potatoes, potatoes, rolls, orange punch, cheese salad, saratoga flakes, ice cream, cake, coffee, salted almonds, cigars. Those present were Prof. Dayle E. Gordon, Prof. David J. Evans, Prof. W. P. Curtis, Clifford Evans, Dr. C. H. Turner, Dr. T. A. Curtia, W. C. Gordon, Prof. Charles-B. Brown, Paul W. Mosley, Gerald J. Tyler, James S. Shaffner, Frank J. Robertson, Ernest L. Harris, the Rev. W. Sampson, Brooks, Dr. J. M. Behson, R. H. Grady, E. C. Grady and Ham Mosley. FLORENCE, R. C. Florence, S. C. —Quite a large crowd visited Darlington on Monday, February 1. Public Sales Day, from the Pee-Dee section. Those from Florence were the Rev. S. M. Gilbert, M. W. Johnson, H. H. Dargan, M. T. Lewis and E. B. Webster. There was a family supper given at General Rohmann's home on Sunday evening. The Rev. Mr. Jackson's family reunion took place. Miss Plum Wallace is teaching at Meadow Prong public school. J. R. Grant sold live bales of cotton February 4, which brought near $200. February 4, when brought near $200. R. W. Williams is engaged in mercantile business, carrying a fine line of groceries. Joseph Holmes left for Jacksonville February 3 to be about ten days. Mrs. Mabel Dosier spent Saturday and Sunday at home. She teaches at Cowards, S. C. Mrs. Alma Prioleau left for Charleston to attend to important business in connection with the death of her mother. M. A. Fleming is conducting a successful pressing and tailoring business on East Evans street. E. B. Wren, was elected president of the Student Literary Society of the city graded school recently. The exercises at Cumberland M. E. Church given by the Tanner's Art Club on Sunday evening, January 31, was a success. Mrs. J. R. Levy is president. Mrs. Ophilia Jackson, wife of Edgar Jackson, Southern, expressman between Florence and Richmond, spent the night February 3 in the city. Mrs. M. F. Faller of Mayesville Institute, passed through the city February 4 en route for home in Society Hill. A large crowd of citizens with their families and relatives visited Cumberland M. E. Church Sunday evening to witness the literary exercises given under the auspices of the Tanner's Art Club of this city. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph-Melver, Mrs. Josie Grant, Mrs. E. Roberts, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Levy, Prof. W. T. Singleton,isses M. E. Poloff, S. B. White, J. E. Thomas, Cone Moe Waste, Ruthie H. Cone Moe Welfare, M. E. Scott, Evelene Gordon, S. E. Bowler, Mrs. James A. McWhirter, Julius Coheins, Robert Webster, E. B. Webster, Jr., Dr. T. Gallant, the Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Taylor, The Mu-so-fit Club of Florence was entertained with a smoker given by Dr. T. Gallant, dentist. The party-met on January 28 at Pat Levy's Hall. Dr. R. J. Wilson is president. I. W. Cherry is secretary. Progressive whistle was issued by R. Carroll and Hannah won first and second prizes respectively. The glee club rendered some of its choice music: "The Rosary" was sung by John Miller, L. C. Gregg, John Buchanan and Washington Brown. At the refreshment table Dr. R. J. Wilson, toastmaster, delivered an address on the topic: "The Duty to his Brother" Dr. T. Gallant spoke on "The Advantage of Taking Your Tide at Its Flood." The following persons were present: Washington Brown, Henry Brown, J. B. Buchanan, E. Buchanan, L. C. Gregg, J. Hannah, Lane Fleming, L. Douglas, John Fleming, H. Berry, L. Jacob, John Miller, L. Williams, B. Johnson, Hank Williams, I. W. Cherry, R. R. Carroll and Dr. T. Gallant. STAUNTON VA STAUNTON, Va.—A mass meeting was held January 28 in Mt. Zion Baptist Church for the purpose of organizing a business league among the people of Staunton and vicinity. A number of members of the league made for an organization that promises to do much good. The league meets February 11 at Allen's Chapel A. M. E. Church. The Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, pastor of Augusta Street M. E. Church, who was called to Youngstown, Ohio, two years ago, has returned to his family has returned to the city. Miss Willie A. Anderson is in Harrisonburg, Va. spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Eugene Dickerson. A very elaborate program is promised at Augusta Street M. E. Church Friday evening, February 12, at which time Lincoln's Birthday will be celebrated. Mrs. M. W. Pannell is quite indisposed. The Staunton Reporter, which was formerly published by Thomas E. Jackson, is now being published by the Staunton Reporter Publishing Company, with Mr. Jackson as manager. Owing to Mr. Jackson being overworked, he was compelled to seek aid. The equipments on North Augusta street, and in charge of Mrs. Ida Henderson. The company plans to give the people of Staunton a newsy, up-to-date paper. The company is composed of Dr. J. L Martin, Richard Wallace, A. L 'Billings and Thomas E. Jackson, manager. TAFT. OKLA. TAFT, Okla.—Although the price of cotton has been low, the two gins of Taft have been kept busy day and night. One is owned by Charles Ford, one of Taft's most prosperous and substantial business men. Mr. Ford is an expert cotton buyer, having had several years of experience, of experience. The business man owned by Lonnie Co., a company of thrifty business men. Saunders, Taft's leading lumber merchant and contractor, has been given the contract for remodeling the boys' dormitory of the State school. George Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Scott, was in the city Sunday visiting his parents. Clarence C. Collins of Muskogee was a visitor at the State school Sunday. Flave Glenn, who owns a thriving hardware store, has moved to his new home. Mrs. T. W. Kyle entertained a few friends informally in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Manuel, who were going to Shawnee, their future home. Jacob J. Jones, of this city, is perhaps the largest and most successful breeder of high-class poultry in the country. The show season has just closed. He entered his birds in four shows and, although the competition was the greatest in the history of the state, Mr. Jones has taken three firsts, seven seconds, and nine prizes. Mr. Jones' chickens are prolific layers even in the winter. The School is proud to teach and support the school's innovative teacher leaders in the department. J. E. John- son. His assistants are Mrs. F. A. Bills, Miss Marcela Campbell, Miss Carla Looker, music teacher, and Miss Mabel M. White principal. Monroe Ingram is in charge of the deaf department. There are 160 boys and girls in this institution being trained to be 'useful' men and women of the future. The state has been very liberal in its appropriations, so that all clothing and shoes are bought-new; the food supply is wholesome and plentiful. The school does so by sewing, while the boys work on the farm, which produces a large per cent of the food supply. Mrs. Hattie Henderson is matron for girls and Mrs. Jenie Ingram is matron for boys. The matrons are making every effort to give the boys and girls good home training. The buildings are steam heated and lighted with electricity. Everything in reason is done to make the children as appy as possible. The school is a la- home. Three hundred toys of all kinds were bought by the state for the children: Christmas. One of the prettiest weddings ever witnessed in Taft was that of Miss Ivy Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, and James Griggs of Checotah, Sunday, January 31, at 7 o'clock, at First Baptist Church. The 7 o'clock, at First Baptist Church. The church was beautifully affluent. The church was beautifully affluent. canopy of wedding bells was a very attractive feature of the decorations. Owing to the illness of the bride's father, Mrs. Taylor gave her daughter away. She wore a beautiful costume of silk tissue and net. The bride's gown was a beautiful-creation of shadow face over white satin. Miss Mary Cary, maid of honor, wore a white face over white shirt. Miss Cary, the queen of flower girl, wore white lingerie over pink. George Taylor, brother of the bride, was best man. The bridal party marched in to the strains of Mendelssoht's Wedding March, played by Miss Carrie I. Booker, music teacher at the State school. After the very impressive ceremony the Lohengrin Bridal Chorus was played. A wedding dinner in Checotah was "cousses" of the bride's home. Many beautiful presents were received. At 5:35 the bride and groom left for their future home in Checotah, where Mr. Griggs owns a large farm. PALM BEACH, FLA. PALM BEACH, Fla.—The Elks Band, under the leadership of Major Stryker, gave their usual weekly dance in the Casino to a large crowd. Modern dancing was exhibited by Mr. Richards and Miss Howard. Among those present were Miss Ross, a factory, Miss Boxale, Miss Miss, a museum, Miss West, West James, H. Gray, C. Williams, J. Brent, Julie Thomas and the members of both ball-clubs. Dr. John Butler is among the guests at Palm Beach and is thinking of practicing here. Charles Ross of Hot Springs, Va., is here and will soon open his dancing class in the casino. Rich Steven of New York is here for the winter and enjoys his afternoon haths in the Atlantic. GET THE ACE from Geo. Johnson at the post office, or J. S. McClane. Mr. Gadson makes a good officer. Dr. Pannell is with us again as well as Mr. Augustus. cai walkers gave two eccentric dance festivals for the guests of both Poinciana and Breakers this week; and Earle Thomas and Miss Brown and Gus Brown and B. Guffin carried off the prizes. Miss St. Clair, Miss Wilson, Miss Carter and Miss Redding also competed. The Poinciana baseball team, composed of the tacapete (B. Taylor, J. Taylor, Lyons, Shively, Powell, Pierce, Williams, Thomas, Clark, Hutchinson, Langford and Harvey, played the third game yesterday and lost to the Breakers. 8 to 4. This is the second game the Ponce team has lost. The Breakers, composed of Lloyd (aptain), William, Williams, Johnpion, Redding, Grant, Wallace, Franeis, Barber, Gans, Poles, Hill and Mongin, are one game in the lead now. Large crowds are enjoying the games and good baseball is looked for. WHEELING W. VA Wheeling, W. Va.—The Gaines Trio will appear at Odd Fellows Hall Monday, February 22, on Washington's Birthday, in polite vaudeville. There will be dancing after the show. F. Dykes will wear in dancing specialties. After March 1st John H. Jorden's newstand will be located at 1049 Market street, next to Willis Groves torsional parlors. Don't forget, the Smith Sarahphone at 1049 Market on Friday February 19, at Market. Auditorium, F. Dykes will give an exhibition of the Fox Trot at this affair. PATTERSON LA PATTERSON, La-On Wednesday evening, February 3, a brilliant reception was given at 'Zion Chapel A.-M. E. Church to the Rev.E.-D. Williams by a committee of ladies in honor of his return as pastor for the ensuing year. Mrs. B. G. Murray, Mrs. Amanda Castle, Mrs. Annie Brice, Mrs. Mary Carter, Mrs. Annie Henton, Mrs. Kitty Thomas, Misses Ida Mahoney, Ona Jackson and Mary Smith. Dr. James Murray and the master of ceremonies and celebrant by James Rollins. The Rev. Mr. Williams responded. Other addresses were by Dr. J. E. Simms, the Rev. J. H罗chell and William Montgomery. A large crowd was in attendance and the choir rendered beautiful selections, which were appropriate for the occasion. Mrs. Betsy Clark, aged 81, died in Oroville. The remains were brought in for interment. The funeral service held at Good Hope Baptist Church Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. J. W. Cooper officiated. Jacob McFosed died January 29. His funeral service was held at Good Hope Bryan Church, The Rev. J. H. Browne organized. The Rev. J. M. Payne, pastor of New Salem Baptist Church, in at his post again, after being indisposed a -few days. Assist. Reason spent, a few days, in Morgan City last week. Dr. J. L. Murray, a visitor to Dr. J. H. Murray was a visitor to Houma last week. Nick Heiderson made a flying trip to Morgan. City.last.week. Ishmael Gasking was suddenly called to Delhi last-week. He was on Washington, presented her husband on January 27 with an 18-pound baby boy. OMAHA. NEB. OMAHA, Neb.-Charles Davis shot his wife, his wife and a roomer by the name of Brown. A bullet aimed at his little nine-year-old boy went wild. He then shot himself in the head. Davis and his wife died instantly. For a while the physician in the right eye, and Earl, the stepson, in the right hip, would not live. Developments later indicate that they will recover. Mrs. Davis was shot through the heart. Davis was a railroad man on the Rock Island, but had not been in this employment long. The man is still alive and the lar in the Twin Cities. He was, at one time proprietor of a saloon, and after disposing of that business was for a number of years Pound Master. Last Wednesday at the A. M. E. Church, sixteenth and A. streets, a double funeral service was held for the service. The Rev, Mr. Garrison, former pastor, but now of Sioux City, Iowa, officiated. Dr. Lighter (white preached at the Grove M. E. Church Sunday, morning. The Rev. Mr. Logan, who has been quite ill for some time, is out again. He is under the doctor's care for the past two weeks, is able to be about. The Young Men's Athletic Club will give a dance at Alamo Hall February 11. Miss Marienne Logan, who has been quite ill, is able to resume her studies at the high school. Father John Williams left this morning to Keke Keke to attend the annual meeting of the Episcopals. W, B; Ridly while en route from Omaha to Kansas City, Kan., cut his hand. CROCKETT: TEXAS Crockett, Texas.—The Rev. Harvey A. Onue reached Crockett, Tex., Wednesday, January 27, and is at work again as pastor of the Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church. The morning and night services at which time he preaches, Sunday School in the afternoon and the mid-week prayer and Bible study have been resumed; all with encouraging response. Tuesday night, February 2, in the auditorium of the church was presented Prof. Joseph H. H. Douglass of Washington, D. C., in a violin reital, to a very large audience. The Little Leaf Male Quartet rendered several selections. Misses Elvira, Crowder and Bettie Williams, Orrer and L. Pearl Teal reital and Mrs. D. H. Jones presided at the organ. D. H. Jones, principal of the Crockett School, introduced Mr. Douglass. The ladies of the church served refreshments. The whole was a brilliant affair. A committee of young ladies have planned to give a Valentine festival Monday night, February 15, in the church. PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Portsmouth, N. H.—The Rev. John L. Davis left for: Boston, Mass., Monday, February 8, to address the literary society of that city in the evening. Miller, who has been employed at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for the past six months, concluded his duties there Monday, February 8, and left for his home in Providence, R. I. Ernest R. Lee returned Tuesday, February 9, from an extended visit to Washington, D. C. He was joined in Boston Monday night by H. T. Adams and E. H. 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PINIONS differ as to the primary cause leading to the unfortunate closing of the Black Patti Company at Church's Auditorium, Memphis, a few weeks ago. Former business representatives of Manager Rudolph Voekkel and members of the company are endeavoring to place sole responsibility for the abrupt ending of the nineteenth season of the Black Patti Company on Mr. Voekkel, while he, in turn, is seeking to show that the people in his employ did much to bring about the unfortunate situation. In all probabilities "hard times" did more to occasion adverse conditions than anything else. Had business been good Manager Voelckel would have been able to meet his financial obligations, there would have been no attachment proceedings instituted by Robert R. Church, and some of the members of the company would not have become disagreeable and acted outrageously, as charged. Manager Voelckel has forwarded, the following letter to THE AGE, giving his version of the incident, which is here-with published without comment: To the Dramatic Editor of THE AGE: After four successful weeks after the opening of the season in such cities, and the theaters as the Lafayette, New York; Standard, Philadelphia; American; Washington; Wells, Norfolk, and Academy, Richmond, the company routed south to Petersburg, Lynchburg, Charlotte, then into the States of Florida and Louisiana, thence northward to Memphis. In all, but the first four weeks, business in the South was very disastrous, and the climax was at Robert R. Church's Auditorium, Memphis, where the company's management had contracted with Mr. Church to pay him $200 rental for two-nights and one matinee. Although having two advance men to properly advertise the engagement of the Black Fatti, Company at the Auditorium, it was claimed by Mr. Church-that this portion of the work was neglected, which is usually the excuse of local managers when business is poor. At our opening night it was said some of the performers in the company filling minor roles were intoxicated and that our performance (which was the same as given the first four weeks of the season) was a sad disappointment, the ceremonian having proven a failure as well as all, the vocal numbers except the songs sung by Black Pattl. This adverse report became so widely circulated that managers of theatres where the company was booked to appear wired in cancellations, stating they would not play any drunken colored show in their theatres. As soon as Mr. Church found this out he immediately attached my scenery, electrical effects and private sleeping car. I begged him to wait a few days for his $200 rental, and I even went so far as to pay the expense of his representative and allow him a salary until he collected Mr. Church's debt. I appealed to him on three different occasions and pointed out to him that if he insisted in carrying out his intentions the oldest colored musical comedy company would close, which would work a severe hardship on some of my people, as my purse was depleted and my contract, the same as others, did not require me to defray their expenses back to New York should the show close. I made every effort to continue the season, and two gentlemen came from St. Louis to Memphis with the same intent, but when they called at Church's Auditorium and were informed of the disgraceful performance given by the intoxicated members of the, the show they quickly became discouraged and left for their homes the next morning. During our idleness all but ten people packed their trunks and left for their respective homes; then the actions of the balance became so unbearable that Mme. Jones (Black Patti) and her maid left for Providence, R. I., where she is receiving medical attention. In conclusion I sincerely regret to state that I deeply deplore the circumstances which brought about such an abrupt end to the nineteenth season of the oldest colored musical comedy company on earth and caused the greatest of all colored artists' to leave the company; and in closing I must further state that I was never connected with such a degraded lot of drunkards during my experience, which fact may be verified by Mine Jones. Again thanking you for occupying so much space in your valuable paper, I am, Respectfully yours, (Signed) RUDOLPH VOELKEL. Letters from other members of the company on the closing of the show will be published in these columns at some future date. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS. Raymond Thomas, comedian and dancer, formerly of "The Eight Honey-suckles" and now with a white act—Mason & Dixon—on United time, is meeting with success in his clever dancing and old man impersonations. The Dayton News says: "One of the brightest features of the act was the whirlwind dance of the diminutive colored member, Raymond Thomas, who is certainly some 'stepper', and no doubt the best dancer who ever appeared at the Colonial. He was forced to respond to five or six bows and finally an encore dance." His permanent address is 327 West 40th street, New York City. Coleman & Somers will demonstrate their new songs at Woolworth's five and ten cent stores around Brooklyn and New York. Jack Blackburn, the heavyweight, was defeated by Harry Baker of Wilmington, Del, in a six-round bout at the Fairmount Athletic Club, Philadelphia, Tuesday night, January 18. MUSIC SCHOOL: SETTLEMENT The Music School Settlement is to be congratulated on the high standard of the musicals with which they are entertaining audiences on Sunday afternoons. Miss May Mukle a 'cellist of wonderful ability, and Herbert Fryer a pianist and accompanist of masterly interpretation, delighted the audience with two movements from Beethoven's "Symphony No. 1" (Glory to God) arranged by Burchi McGyvels' Nantulli, a fairy dance by Poppet, and "The Swan" in a charming and most brilliant manner. Mr Fryer favored the audience with a Schumann Nocturne, Brahms Gavotte and the Paganiini—Litz Etude. Rosamond Johnson, the supervisor of the school, sang folk songs, "You May Bury Me in the East" and "The Animals Convention," the latter, one of his own compositions. One of the directors of the school who is the grandson of Mrs. Harrie Beecher-Stowe, expressed very great pleasure at the high standard of the music with which the cellist Music School Settlement could be the means of developing the best and highest in music in the community. The Junior Choral Society is increasing in numbers and interest They are taught elementary harmony free. All children are invited to at- tach. All Saturday at 10 a.m. Folk dances at 10 a.m. Every Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock under the direction of Miss Amanda Kemp. The Senior Choral Society is doing splendid work rehearsing S. Coleridge-Taylor's "Hiwatawah", every Saturday Free lessons are given in sight-selling Sunday, February 14, addresses by Hon. Charles A. Anderson, collector internal revenue; Hon. James W. Johnson, contributing editor the New York Age, and music by the Music School Settlement Quartet and solist, will exercise in commemoration of Abraham A. A. Anderson expected on this occasion. Admission, 10 cents. Exercises begin at 3:30 p.m. CLEF CLUB NOTES. The following program will be re-redered by the Chel Club at the Lincoln's library, connected Ellis Island, Sunday, February 14: "The Star-Spangled Banner"—Key Smith. "Chel Club March"—James Reese Europe. "Heart to Heart Waltz"—James T. Brynn. "Swing Along." Will Marion Cook "Deep River" - S. Coleridge-Taylor. "Brazilian Dreams" - Will Dixon. "Southern Medley"—Stephen C. Foster. "American"—Smith & Carey. James T. Brynn and Fred M. Bryan conductors. A Club Chel orchestra gave a complimentary entertainment to the doctors of Bellevue Hospital. The following members appeared: Carrol Morgan, leader; Clarence Bush, John Ellen Joseph, Jesse Grey, Edward Jackson, James Inselt, Romie Jones, Fred Miller, Harry Allen, John Barnes, Jack Spriggs, S. Moore, J. Vernon Lanier, William Howard. George Bennett and Samuel Gordon entertained for Thomas Reynolds at his home in 68th street. James Shaw entertained. W. C. Youngblood at Columbia Yacht Club, West 86th street. Fred Bryan entertained Sir.Charles Allon at his home in East 52nd street, and pleased so well he returns this week. Tom Fletcher went so big at Dover, N. J., that he returns to entertain for N. J. Munson this week. He takes with him this time Joseph Wise and Romie Jones. Walter Kildare entertained for the Crescent Athletic Club. Brooklyn. Crescent Athletic Club, Brooklyn. Romie Jones entertained for Mrs. Christlinson at her home West 36th street. Irving Williams, Thomas Harris and Ira Horrington entertained at the Hotel Vanderbilt, 34th street and Park avenue. Clarence Williams entertained Thos. Reynolds, at his home in West 68th street. Joseph Grey and Romie Jones entertained for Benjamin F. Leonard at the Fraternity House of Columbia University. Appeal to Atlantic City Crescents. To the Sporting Editor of THE AGE: Kindly allow me to use space in your paper for getting in touch with the new club formed in Atlantic City, N. J., the Crescent A. C. I would request the members of that club for friendship's sake, and to prevent confusion, to select another name for their organization. Other clubs have attempted using a name similar to the Salem-Crescent and we did not protest as we knew they could not last. But seeing such a promising club assume that name, we know that nothing but confusion can follow. With men such as that club sports on its membership roll nothing but a large and permanent organization can be expected, in a short time. Allow me to add that they have our best wishes for success. Yours truly, A. S. CRESCENT. New York City. Hard Games for Salem Crescents. The Spartan Braves, since their recent defeats, have had a general overnailing. This was brought about by the severe criticism they received from the press. They have been keeping the team healthy and good jobs have taken places on their state for the past three weeks. Manager Clarence Younger of the Salem-Crescent basket ball ground expects "BLACKVILLE CORPORATION" TO BE PRODUCED AT LAFAYETTE THEATRE "A Blackville Corporation," a three-act musical comedy review, adapted from Messrs. Shipp, Rogers and Cook's famous, "Bandanna Land," will be presented at the Lafayette Theatre commenting Monday, February 15, by the Darktown Follies, and extensive preparations are being made to make next week's engagement an artistic triumph. "The Harleen Prance," a new musical number, promises to be as much of a sensation as "At the Ball, That's All." The entire company will sing and dance this number. J. Leubric Hill will appear in the role of Sandy Turur and Alex Rogers will be seen as Jasper Jenkins. Others in the cast will be Anthony Byrd, Dink Stwart, Emmett Anthony, Edw, Goodbar, Al Stewart, Mme. Fairax, Evon-Robinson, Sarah Green, Ethel Williams, Clara Davis and Hilda Oley. The Darktown Follies are now in their second week in "My Friend, Room Kentucky," and the unusual jintestest manifested in the production by theatre-goers has not abated. Last week the company hung up a new record for attendance. Next Sunday a big Sunday concert, will be given in which the members of the company and four other big acts will participate. BOX SEATS ON SALE AT THE AMSTERDAM NEWS them to wear an extra coat of war paint. A few remarks from Clarence follows: "The public is undoubtedly rating the Braves too low since their recent slide into the cellar. To the contrary I exasperate them to put memory braves, for if memory braves aright, it is invariably those low rated teams that do the most fighting. Look at the stand the Boston Braves made in baseball last season. No, I don't expect the Spartans to duplicate that performance for my boys are prepared to "stop them, nevertheless I do look for a game at the machine, the 26th of this month after which time probably the Salem boys will sport something like undisputed champions after their name." Muldoon's Pickinney to Box Wee-wee Barton. On, Monday the 16th, Pickleinny will meet Wee-wee birtion in a ten round game. He will play in N.Y. Y. W. Ianks is managing Pickleinny and says he is in good condition. PATERSON, N. L. PATERNSON, N. J.-Alexander Jackson, 221 21st avenue, recently purchased the property on which he now resides. Mrs. R. L. McDougall, 345 Broadway, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, 15 Fair street. Saturday afternoon. son, 15, Fair street. Saturday afternoon: Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnson, 173 Fair street entered on Friday for last week and Mrs. Whitfield of Ridgewood, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin of Ridgewood-, Mr. and Mrs. Armstead of Paterson, Mrs. W. Smith and Miss C. Fields of Paterson. Mrs. S. Suffern on her return from Oklahoma was surprised to see that her husband and children had moved into College Ch HOWARD UNIVERSITY LINCOLN UNIVER Manhattan Casino, 155th Street and 8th Avenue ADMISSION BOX SEATS ON SALE AT their residence on 124 16th avenue. The services at the A. M. E. Zion Church were largely attended last Sunday. The pastor, the Rev. C. C. Williams, occupied the pulpit at both services. The morning subject was "The Flourishing Palm Tree." At the conclusion of the sermon one united with the church. At the evening service the subject was "Without God." Two united with the church. The funeral of Mrs. Kay, mother of Chas. Ray, was held last Saturday afternoon from the residence of her son The Rev. C. C. Williams delivered the ecology. The A. M. E. Zion Church is now preparing for its annual spring fair which comes off the first week in March. A splendid recital was given at the A. M. E. Zion Church by talent from Passale, N. J., last Thursday evening for the benefit of the annual spring fair under the auspices of Mrs. Boyd's department. Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Wilson entertained Mr. and Mrs. Boits, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Jackson of Passale and Mr. Hines. Miss Helen Hope, 203 12th avenue, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Miss Scott and Mr. Chase of Hackensack, after which dinner was served. The Wednesday Afternoon Embroidery Club met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Monroe, Fair street. Among those present were Mrs. N. T. Cotton, Mrs. Frank Walker, Mrs. George Catlet, Mrs. Wm. Hart, Mrs. Wm. Armstead, Mrs. Wm. Hopper, Mrs. Tom Williams, Mrs. Harles, Miss Sadie Crane and Mrs. Miss Thompson of Rutherford and Mrs. Rev. Fandolph of Jersey City. The Harriet Tubman Art and Literary Club held its last meeting at the home of Miss Daisy Walker. Among those present were Mrs. Mary Findley, Mrs. Catlet, Mrs. N. T. Cotton, Miss Lillian Walker, Miss Tucker. Mrs. Alfred Taylor. Mrs. N. T. Cotton entertained the Rev. Mrs. Randolph at tea Wednesday evening. Dr. and Mrs. N. T. Cotton gave a dinner last Thursday evening. Among those present were the Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Walker, the Rev. C. C. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. William Hopper and Mrs. William Hart. Frank Walker has resumed work after his annual vacation. Dr. and Mrs. N. T. Cotton attended the Bachelor-Benedict's reception in New York City last Friday evening. HACKENSACK, N. J. Hackensack, N. J.—The Sheltering Arma Society hold a meeting at the residence of Mrs. Fred Himmel. The Rev. W. H. Coffee held a quarterly conference and the people voted for the return of the pastor, the Ree. C. C. Ringold, of A. M. E. Zilon Church, Rutherford, N. J., for another conference year. The people are delighted with his work of the past year and decided to have him again. The G. I. Club has organized a basketball team and is having successful practice in the Odd Fellows' Hall. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Banks, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Henson and Miss Walker, enjoyed seeing the Dark Town Follies Friday evening, February 6. Coveres were laid for nine by Mrs. Sweeney and Mr. M. Sweeney, birthday February 7. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. L. Sweeny, Mr. and Mrs. S. Billings, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Anderson and Master. L. Sweeny, Jr. NEWARK N I NEWARK, N. J. -Miss Lillian' McCray returned from Philadelphia last week after spending a few days with friends and relatives. The Rev. C. T. Wilcher of Bethadise Baptist Church baptized fifteen children last Sunday and a large number of adults will be baptized the forthcoming Sunday. These are converts from the recent revival services. The regular monthly meeting of the North Jersey Medical Society met at Dr. W. H. Sutherland's, 75 Oakwood avenue, Orange, last Monday evening. A paper was read by Dr. J. W.-Ford of Newark on "Nitrous, Oxide and Oxygen Aesthesia and Anelgesia." He made the demonstration with the Heidbrink gas outfit, assisted by Dr. W. H. Washington of Newark. Among those present were Dr. Wolfe, Dr. Alexander, Dr. Green, Dr. Urling, Dr. Baxter, Dr. Robertson, Dr. Lawrence Ballou and Dr. Caundel. A discussion followed. The Alphen literary program, under championship Y, of Washington, D. C. VS. SURSITY, of Chester, Pa. Mon. Eve. Feb. 22, 1915 Washington's Birthday Night N 50 CENTS AT THE AMSTERDAM NEWS the auspices of the Men's Business League of Newark, was well selected and greatly pleased the large audience that turned out last Sunday afternoon. J. W. Clark acted as master of ceremonies. Frank Herbert and, Miss Louisa Carr were married at 64 Barclay street January 24 by the Rev. Paul Singleton. After a brief illness Mrs. Catherine Staats was buried from the Presbyterian Church, and her funeral was solemnized by the Rev. E. F. Eggleston. Interment was in Woodland cemetery. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed last Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church. Miss Florida E. Francis, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Francis, and Miss Florence Moore of Savannah, Ga., sailed for Savannah February 2. Miss Moore graduated in the class of 1913 at Lincoln Hospital as a trained nurse and then occupied a position as head nurse. Miss Francis will be the guest of Miss Moore until spring. PLAINFIELD, N. L. PLAINFIELD, N. 1.—Thursday evening, February 4, the progressive whisty party and dance given at the Nonparcel Club was largely attended, regardless of the inclement weather. An evening of more pleasure could not have been asked for by those present. The winner of first prize for gentlemen was Joseph Robinson. Winner of first prize for ladies was Mrs. Eugene Johnson. Gentleman winner of the booby prize, William Garrette. Lady winner of the booby prize, Miss Kenzie. Friday evening, February 5, at Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lambert's home on St. Mary's avenue, a surprise party was given by the Sabbath School class formerly taught by the Rev. Mr. Tilden of Bethel Chapel, East Fifth street, assisted by friends. Games were the main feature of the evening's enjoyment. The Rev. Mr. Tilden was presented with a handsome signet ring by the class and friends as a token of their occasion for past. Christian association in the classroom, after which a bountiful collation was served to those present. The Rev. Mr. Tilden accepted the surprise with many thanks to the donors. Thursday evening, February 4, Mrs. Edward Watson! Thainfold avenue, entertained Mr. Zinn 'A'H. M. E. Church's choir. Supper, card playing and dancing made up in evening dress. E. Johnson, Webster place, entertained on Friday afternoon, February 5, a few friends at progressive whist. Those present were Mrs. Mackoy, Mrs. W. H. Jones, Mrs. James D. Smith, Mrs. Shipley, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Huson, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. D. Wormley and Miss Burnett. THE NEW YORK AGE's correspondent wants forty weekly, subscribers, in order to help needed space for news to be published in your names to 325 Plainfield, ayerh. Mrs. Julia Smith, East Third street, and her niece, Miss Matjorie Venable, have returned home after a week's visit with Miss Jackson, 199 Fulton street, Jamaica, L. I. Mrs. James, Bolling, West Fourth street, continues quite sick. Mrs. Samuel Pickens is much improved. Her friends are pleased. Tipton Golston, West Third street, is not yet able to be out. Mr. Taylor, West Second street, suffered a relapse last week. Shilo Baptist Church, West Fourth street, the Rev. E. W. Roberts, pastor, closed its revival Sunday evening, February 7, with eleven converts and seven reinstated members. Mrs. Etta Biatt is spending a week with her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Kinston, West Fourth street. Louis Gillette, South Second street; spent a few days with his parents in South Branch and Summerville. He has returned home. Plainfield Lyceum, held its exercises Sunday afternoon, February 7, at Shilo Baptist Church, West Fourth street. Miss A. Thompson had charge of the program, which was as follows: Prayer by the Rev, J. P. Collier, pastor Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church; address by the Rev, E. W. Roberts, pastor of Shilo; violin solo, Leon Jones; vocal solo, Dr. Hobson; vocal solo, C. Vanblake; vocal duet, H. Vanblake and-H. Lewis; paper "Yourself." Miss Marcelous. John Gates, the pleasure caterer for Plainfield, is on the job again. Read his advertisement on the sporting page of this paper. BAYONNE N.1 Bayonne, N. J.,—Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Williams, 66 Andrew street, were visited by their daughter, Miss Marlon and Roy Diggs of Weatfield, N. J., on Sunday, February 7. Miss Gertrude Bowles of Avenue C and 16th street, has returned from Pittsburgh, Pa., where she has been for the past months. The members and congregation of St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion church listened to interesting sermons at the morning and evening services on Sunday, February 7, by the pastor, the Rev. B. C. Robeson from Numbers 13:28 and Rev. 7:17. A number of Bayonnettes attended the Hampton meeting held at Carnegie Hall, New York City on Monday evening, February 8. The Rev. B. C. Robeson will visit Philadelphia during the present week and will also visit his sister at the Chency School, near Philadelphia. A baby entertainment will be held at St. Peter's Church, Friday evening February 12, under the direction of Mrs. Oscar Small. Prizes "will be given the prettiest baby, the best dressed baby and the fastest baby. Mme. Harper, accompanied by the Choral Union of St. Mark's A. M. E. Zlon church, Jersey City, N. J., the Rev. Hoggard, pastor, will give a sacred concert at St. Peter's church on the afternoon of Sunday, February PRINCETON, N. J.-The Y. M. C. A pocket billard team again defeated the crack Orange team in a return match last Saturday night. Miss Leone Simpson spent last week in Asbury Park. The Rev. Benjamin F. Glaskos of Reading, Pa., is conducting street meetings in the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, the Rev George S. Stark, pastor. The Rev M. H. Glasko is meeting with much success. The revival music is under the direction of Innis Simpson. C. M. Cain, a senior in Lincoln University Theological Seminary, and former secretary of the Y. M. C. A., spent the week-end in this city. Sunday afternoon he spoke on "The Life and Works of Dwight L. Moody" at the Y. M. C. A. He preached at the Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church on Sunday night. The Rev. Sylvester W. Beach, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, preached to the congregation of, the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening. The Y. M. C. A. basketball team meet the New Brunswick team in the High School gymnasium last Friday night. The score was 15 to 16 in favor of the visitors. Higgins and Williams starred for Princeton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Young, who have been spending the winter in Allentown, Pa., have returned to Princeton. SOMERVILLE N L Somerville, N. J.-Mrs. Grace-Vaness of Kingston, N. Y., is, visiting her parents on Central avenue. Be sure to get tickets for the turkey supper given by the Trustees February 23. The members of St. Thomas church wish to thank Mrs. J. L. Janlson, Jr., for the organ given her which she donated for the lecture room of the church. Miss Bertha Jackson is slick with glapripo at her home. Samuel Vanderveer was taken sick Friday. Mrs. Frank Brokow has been on the sick list but is improving. Mrs. Colston of Bound Brook, N. J. visited at the home of Charles Vankirk on Sunday. Preaching Sabbath morning by the Rev. W. D. Robeson from Ruth 1:6. Evening service the text was from St. Luke, 10:42. Sunday School was well attended despite the bad weather. The review was from the Book of Ruth. In the absence of Mrs. Buckin, J. B. Moore had change of her class. Mrs. Buckin visited Miss Field at Plainfield. Mrs. Carrie Degroot has returned to the city after spending two weeks with her father, who is ill at his home. Miss Esther Aniten was out Sunday after an illness of two weeks at the hospital. PATERSON. N. I. PATTERSON, N.J.—The Rev J. W. AW- derson, pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church preached two special sermons Sunday. At 11 a. m., he preached on "Billy Sunday is coming. There is water in the well but the pump is out of order." The church is growing. At 5 p. m., the Rev. Anderson and wife. LAFAYETTE THEATRE With J. LEUBRIE HILL as "SANDY TURNER," ALEX ROGERS as "JASPER JENKINS," MME. FAIRFAX, DINK STEWART, ANTHONY D. BYRD, RMETT ANTHONY, EDW. GOODBAR, AL STEWART, CHARLIE OLDEN, EVON ROBINSON, SARAH GREEN | BYRD, BTHEL WILLIAMS, CI ARA LWIS and HILDA OFFLEY. NO CHANGE IN PRICES! Mattee, 5 and 10 cents. Evening, 10, 15, 25c NO RESERVED SEATS Big Sunday Concert given by members of company and four other big acts. his son Earl and daughter Ruth, went to the, home of, Mr. Foster, 21, Pearl street, where William, Henry Joncs and Mrs, Rosa Edwards, in holy matrimony were united. Mr. and Mrs. Joncs will be at home on February 17. The quarterly rally of the Canaan Baptist Church will take place, Sunday February 14, The Rev, C. C. Williams, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church will preach at 3 p. m. Music by the choir. The pastor will preach morning and night. LAKEWOOD N L LAKEWOOD, N. J.—Mrs. Susan White was at home at the Y. W. C. A, on last Thursday afternoon. Howard Booker and George Sumner have been somewhat indisposed for the past week. There was a ham smile given at the A. M. E. Zion Church by Mrs. George Sumner, chairman of the dry goods department of the fair, on last Thursday night. Mrs. Alexander Clarke won a ham for smiling the best for five minutes. The Sewing Circle of the fair of the A. M. E. Zion Church met with Mrs. Rebecca Budd on Monday night. The Fitzgerald children in concert will be one of the features at the entertainment given by the Household of Ruth on February 17. William Eaton was the week-end guest of his wife, Mrs. Mary Eaton. * NASHVILLE, TENN; NASHVILLE, Tennessee. — Miss Margaret Carter, 1019 First avenue South, entertained last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Inez McIntosh of Okolona, Miss. Mrs. Abigail Streeter, of Chicago, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. D. Chavis, of Walden University. Dr. W. F. Croft, a widely known lecturer of Washington, D.C. spoke before the city Y. M. C. A. last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. M. E. Bryant left the city last Saturday morning for her former home in Selma, Ala., from which place she will go to New Orleans, La., for an indelinite period. J. D. Chavis, dean of the Normal Department at Walden University, addressed the Y. M. C. A. at Mehrayi Sunday afternoon on "The Wise Man's Practice." Ira T. Bryant, secretary-treasurer of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union, left Tuesday morning for New Orleans, where he will attend the Bishop's Council. Dr. G. H. Bandy, professor of pediatrics at Meharry, is slowly recovering from the effects of an ecliptic shock, sustained Sunday night, January 31. The Meharry M. M. C. A. Bible class will occur March 1. The senior class under LAFAYETTE 7th Ave. between 131 LESTER A. WA J. Leubrie Hill's In a Three-act Musical A Blackville Adapted from Messrs. Shipp Bandann With J. LEUBRIE HILL as ROGERS as "JASPER JENKIN STEWART, ANTHONY D. B. EDW. GOODBAR, AL STEVEN EVON ROBINSON, SARAH WILLIAMS, CIARA LEWIS Hear the Sensational "THE HARLEY NO CHANGE Matinee; 5 and 10 cents. NO RESERVE Big Sunday. Concert g company and four THE LIFE OF MARY C. MAYER the Rev, R. O. Roett numbers thirteen. The Excelsior Literary Club of Trinity A. M. E. Church meet last Tuesday night with Miss J. W. Adams, at the residence of the Rev, and Mrs. Anderson, 820 Vernon street. Mrs. Hattie L. Scott, a popular school teacher of this city, has just completed the repairing of her beautiful residence on First avenue South. Geo. A. Garry conducts the most modern and up-to-date restaurant in the city, on Cedar street. J. W. Grant, a prominent local attorney, will address the city Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon, February 14. The State legislature is considering a bill for compulsory reading of the Scriptures in the schools of Tennessee. As a sequel to the Sunday School exercises at Trinity A. M. E. Church last Sunday, J. D. Grant, a senior at Meharry Medical College, read an interesting paper. The Sermon at 11 a.m. was given by Presiding Elder G. L. Jackson. In the evening the Lord's Supper was given, preceded by a lay sermon by your correspondent, after the scriptural lesson had been read by the Rev. S. M. Pitt. D. Wellington Berry, a bright young man of this city, is in charge of "News of the Colored People" on the staff of the Nashville Tennesseean. Mrs. J. A. Lester is the leading chiropodist of the city, being regularly engaged at Belmont College (white) several days each week. J. W. Boston is the assistant manager of the "Excel," a moving picture show on Cedar street. 100K ! BASKET BALL RARE ATTRACTION BY THE St. Christopher Club of N. Y. Red and Black Machine Undisputed Champions of Basket Ball vs. All Stars, of Plainfield TO BE PLAYED ON AT SAENGERBUND HALL SOMERET ST. PLAINFIELD, N. J. Should it rain game be postponed to a later week? The new Ven. Amsterdam Orchestra of New York City Decides to wait. ADMISSION, ICON, Wardrobe Cheek, Boe JOHN R. GATES, Gen. Mar. LUCIUS C. JONES TAILOR 431 Lenox Ave. Formerly with N. TARAGSA & Co. NEW YORK july 16-17 E THEATRE 101st and 132nd Streets VALTON presents Darktown Follies Comedy Review Entitled The Corporation Pop, Rogers and Cook's famous na Land Uses "SANDY TURNER," ALEX BYRD, RMMETT ANTHONY, KEWART, CHARLIE OLDEN, EH GREEN BYRD, ETHERL INS and HILDA OFFLEY. Special New Song Hit— EM·PRANCE" IN PRICES! Evening, 10, 15, 25c VED SEATS given by members of our other big acts. HARVEY BAKER LYRIC TENOR of the Harlem Conservatory of Music 129 West 132nd. Street Will teach a limited number of pupils VOICE CULTURE VOICE TESTED MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS From 7 P. M. to 10 P. M. Positions Secured When Competent The Sunday* School opened at its usual hour with a large attendance of 1,000 students. A study of the lesson, the school was catechized by James Hinton. Supt. Humphreys made a few remarks. Three new schools opened to the school. A presentation to the Literary Society by its president, Miss Marle Carrington. A feature of the program was a paper by Lawyer Thomas Hogans and Mrs. Napoleon, button to the present day civilization. The regular prayer meeting at 7 p. m. was conducted by the Rev. Wm. Hogans and Mrs. Napoleon, spoke to a large crowd. Three united with the church. The "Flower Circle" served the dinner during the day and $7.25 was presented to the trustees by Mrs. Hogans and Mrs. Napoleon of St. Lukes also made a donation. A set of hand, scavenged oak pulpit chairs was presented to the church as a gift from a member. The pastor released them to the church, which cated them at the morning service. A rama in three acts will be presented by the members of the S. M. and I. Club, at the church Thursday, February 16. Admission 20 cents. The Baptist Temple. On Sunday, February 7, the congregation of the Baptist Temple, 159 West 32d street, the Rev. M. Hucklebs, housekeeper, large and enthusiastic crowds gathered at every service to hear able and inspiring sermons. At 11 o'clock an audience of twelve parishioners, Mr. M. Hucklebs, Baptist Church, preached. At 3 o'clock the congregation attended the union meeting at Lafayette Hall. Fourteen new members were added to the church and thirty fits were presented the church, trustees and pastor. Seven chandellers, pulpit Bible, silver water service for the pulpit, gold emblem pin to the chairmen of the church, overcant, a pair of shoes, and other faithful service in the rebuilding of the church and to the pastor, a suit of clothes, overcant, a pair of shoes, and other clothing. An entertainment was given at the Baptist Temple on Thursday, evening, January 21, entitled, "The Farmers of the Tri-State Rock," by Mysa Ray New York, under the auspices of Club No. 1. Mrs. Eliza Harris, president. Notwithstanding the inclementity of the weather a large and enthusiastic audience of a high order and rendered their part admirably. St. Mark's M. E. Church, Last St. Mark's Mark's Mark's the Rev. Gilbert Wilson filled the pulpit and in the evening the Rev. Howard Brook. Next Sunday, morning the Rev. A. L. Martin of Atlantic City will preach, sympathy of the opium addicts, Dr. Irwin of the opium addicts, incluplicated for public suicid, for several weeks. Miss Mary Entio, for many years an educator in this city, and highly esteemed member of St. Mark's Church, was a friend of Her funeral from St. Mark's Wednesday evening was largely attended by her many friends. Salem M. F. Church The Rev. I. Garland Penn preached an excellent sermon to a large and attentive audience Sunday morning, taking for his text, "I have overcome the world." Eight persons were added to the church. The memberg contrituted to the support of the member Ald. Auld to the society of which Dr. Penn is secretary. At night Pastor Cullen administered a sermon to the largest number in the history of the church. The effect of the revival is still seen upon the A. K. B. Martin is the School and Men's Bible Class womens and thirty-two men who were present took part in an earnest discussion of the subject, "Ruth choosing the true God" The class is growing each Sunday after the instruction of D. N. Thompson. Last Tuesday night the Brotherhood held an inter-religious meeting. A large number of men were present. The pastor, the Rev. P. A. Cullen, will spend weeks at Lake Wood for the Rev. Adams Martin will preach next Sunday. St. Davida. The morning and evening services last Sunday were largely attended, Rector E. G. Cliffon was the preacher, Rector E. G. Cliffon was the preacher, The Holy Communion at 11 o'clock. The Blishop of the diocese, will visit the parish on Thursday evening, March 4, when the Rite of confirmation will be celebrated. The class will be carrying instruction. This class is still open and any dearing to become members of it may do so by communicating the rector. The class meets every Sunday, afternoon and Wednesday evening. The list of special preachers for Lent has been prepaid; beginning with Ash Wednesday, and every Sunday and the following week, a special speaker the special speakers selected from the clergy and lalty of the church. The Literary Society meets every Thursday evening at 8.30. A program of the past has been prepared for each Meeting. On Sunday evening, February 14, at 8 o'clock the Sons and Daughters of St. Paul's Church, its annual Thanksgiving service in St. David's Church, 384 East 16th street. Mother A. M. E. Zien Church. Sunday was Christian Endeavor Day all day at the Mother A. M. E. Zion Church. All of the services were well attended. The Rev. R. Evans, the Rev. Theodore, was "Christian Endeavor Progress. Miss Mable Diggs sang "Follow Me." Eleven persons joined the church. Collection for the day, $140. School was largely attended. Five new scholars joined. A special program was rendered at the evening service. Addresses were made by Mrs. Alex. Walters and Mr. Robert. School was largely attended. Love Feast Friday, evening, February 12. Every member is asked to be present. The class leaders contest last evening's seminarian initiative and successful affair. The Mother Zion quartet rendered an excellent program. Solos by C. Glbbs, B. Payne; readings, Hurold Smelkmajer, Rushon Johnson; quartet by C. Glbbs, second bass; W. C. Glbbs, second bass, C. M. Johnson accompanist. Receipts up to date, $87. Mrs. Manile Diggs, general manager. Prizes were won by Leaders J. S. Pritchard, R. W. Riley, James Chase and J. E. Nickson. Abyssianian Bapt st Church Sunday morning the church was filled to its utmost capacity when Dr. A. C. Powell took for his subject, "Desire and Faith the Essential in Prevalence of the Church," and aroused. Chorister Page sang "Jesus is Mighty to Save." One reclaimed and three joined the church. At the evening service the pastor disbanded and the new members Devine Wondera. During the day 54 new members were given the hand of fellowship. The offering was $133.15. Dr. Powell left Tuesday for St. Louis, Missouri, where he sermons in Central Baptist Church, of which the Rev. George Stevens is pastor. After which he will return to his pulpit for both services on the fourth Sunday in February. During an afternoon service he ricks First Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. will preach at both services next Sunday. The Rev. T. J. King, of Yonkers, N. Y., and the Rev S. B. Anderson will fill the pulpit on the third The B, Y. P. U. was largely attended last Thursday. Mrs. J. Garlington in charge of program. The audience enjoyed many questions desmesmes M. Pleekpench and Tayler, Miss. M. Summers and L. Smith. Other treats were sapira solo, "Celeste Alda," by Miss Blanche Powell, and a hymn, entitled "Abyssinian," by Miss Blanche Powell, convert, and sung by Mrs. Bessie Pullam. Washington Joiner spoke on "Lifting and Fighting Sin." The Rev. H. Arthur Fooker will be principal speaker. Thursday evening, February 11 will fill an address on "Alraham Lincoln." St. James' Presbyterian Church. The assembly room of the Y. W. C. A. could not hold at the morning and evening' services all who desired to attend. The Rev. M. Morton gave a splendid discourse from Isaiah 40: 31; Garland and William B. McGregor, A.M. The Old Society of the A. M. E. Church gave a strong practical discourse at 8 p. m. from Matthew 16: 24. One person was, added to the membership roll of the church during the day. A special program has been arranged for the church. Mr. C. Church will address the congregation at 11 a. m. on "The Life that Counts." At 8 p. m., a symposium on "Great Lives," in which Messrs. A. M. Robbinson, John H. Dickerson, T. Trevor, and J. Solos, duets and choruses, will be features of the musical program. Union Baptist Church The Union Baptist Church, 204-06 West 63d street, the Rev. G. H. Sims, minister in charge; Sunday morning, the Rev. M. N. Lynch, the pastor, the Rev. M. N. Lynch, was presented to the audience. He preached from the subject, "Moses a Type of Christ." The Sunday School convent, the Rev. W. H. Johnson. The teachers were at their post of duty to instruct the pupils on the lesson. 289 were present. The section T. Y. Y. held the seminar at 5:50 p.m. An executive president was rendered by the president, Mrs. Finance Green. The officer of the participation, the Baptist Church, was Orange, N. J. At 8 p. m., the evening service was well attended. The Rev. Lyman Lynch, the pastor, and delivered a sermon from the subject, How God Reveal Himself to Us. Brooklyn Naxarene Congregational Church The sacred Cantata, "Emmanuel" repeated last Sunday at 3:30 p.m. by the Nazareth congregation, and crowded audience. P. Albert Moyern, W. H. Taylor, chorister, and members of the choir express their appreciation of support given by the congregation. indeed. At the monthly sacred concert next Sunday, on opening in this church, under direction of Secton, No.3 of the choir, Mrs. Ella Johnson in charge; Madam Anna Harpeef, of Jersey City, accompanied by Miss Florence Miller will sing, and a rich musical program is promised. The Rev. Mr. Miller's letter of acceptance of call to pastorate of the Nazarene Congregational Church is now in the hands of committees and preparations are now under way for public installation March 15. The Nazarene choir has been invited to sing. The Rev. Mr. Miller also will be among the speakers. Mrs. Richard Moise of New Haven, was among the visitors in the church last Sunday evening, also Mr. and Mrs. Feuring of New York City. Colored Congregationalists in New York and Brooklyn are rejoicing in the new outlook for Congregationalism in their new church house, corner Troy avenue and Herklimer. The Ladies of New York and Brooklyn will hold their W.C. T. U. rally in this church, Maarch.17, 1916, Mrs. Harris being in charge. WASHINGTON, D. C. WASHINGTON, D. C.-Representative Martin B. Madden of Illinois, a congressional champion of liberty and human rights, made two important speeches during the past week. On Sunday, January 31, the Kappa Alpha Sorority IU, the University Theatre. A representative audience greeted him. On Tuesday night, February 2, Mr. Madden addressed the Bethel Literary Society at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Here also a large crowd turned out to hear him. Music was furried. Others who made remarks on this occasion were the Rev. Mr. Stepeau, the Rev. Sydes, Dr. Ranidall, Mr. White and Dr. Cabanis. Resolutions of thanks from the Interdenominational Sunday School Union and from the Young Men's Christian Association were presented by the original poem dedicated to Mr. Madden. The Washington Concert Orchestra, Harry A. Williams, director, appeared in its second annual concert at the Howard Theatre on Saturday, evening, February 6. It was assisted by Mrs. Daisy Tapley of New York City, who rendered several solos. Miss Celestine Lott as pianist and Mrs. Marjorie Groves Robinson as accompanist received hearty applause, an evening of pleasure held at the residence of the late Kilkinson for the benefit of Israel Church on February 5 was an enjoyable affair. At St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Sunday the services were. Largely attended. The new Bible class in the Sunday School is recruiting fast. At the 11 o'clock services the Rev. Mr. Sydes preached, taking for his subject "Where Is Heaven?" his text being taken from Revelations 2. Dean Moore and Messrs. Proctor and Delaney of Howard University were present. The Christian Emperor and J. O. Collins of the Y. M. C. A. as speakers. At the night services Secretary Tolbert of Wilberforce University was the speaker. Dr. Booker T. Washington was in our city last week and was dined by Mr. Lassiter at his residence on Seventeenth street. The Varick Christian Endavor Society of Metropolitan A.M. J. Zion Church, D street S W, between Second and Third streets, of which Saml, E. Jones is president, has a pretentious program-arranged for February 14 at 4 o'clock p. m. The principal speaker will be Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota. The Rev. M. F. Sylves will be the principal speaker next Sunday at the V. M. Clapp at Zion Baptist Church next Sunday. The ATC can be had for 12% per month by dropping R. H. Jones, 115 4% street S. W., a postal to call. At the residence of Mrs. Della Walls, 604 R street N. W., a valentine party for the benefi of St. Paul A. M. E. Church will be given February 22. At the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, D street S. W., on Sunday at 11 a.m. W. W. Church, D street W. W. illustrated sermon on Daniel. The pastor, the Rev. R. Alexander Carroll, preached the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Johnson from the residence, 513 C street S. W., at 1.15 p. m., and then went to Ebenezer M. E. Church and delivered an excellent sermon to the coal club, where, in spite of the snow and rain, a great crowd gathered. At 7.30 he was in his own pulpit and talked from the subject of Ebenezer Church's communion to 130 persons. Next Sunday is rally day at the church, and the pastor will preach, two special sermons. At a meeting of the Fisk Club of Washington, D. C., January 28, the pleaion of Dr. Fayette Avery McKenzie to the presidency of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., was commended. Resolutions were forwarded to the board of trustees commending their action, and De. McKenzie was assured of the good will and loyal co-operation of the Washington alumni. PHILADELPHIA. PA. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.,—Bishop and Mrs. Levi J. Coppin have gone to New Orleans, La, where they are attending the third general convention of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church. Seventy-five students from Lincoln University attended the "Sunday" meeting at the "Steal Away to Jesus" which had to be repeated three times for the benefit of the large audience. The Rev. J. F. Lowe, manager of the A. M. E. Book "Concern," 631 Pine street, left Moiday for New Orleans, La. He will be gone for four weeks. Dr. William A. Sinclair was in Washington, D. C., last week attending the directors' meeting of. Howard University, Samuel Cain, 911 South Nineteenth Street, a Negro war veteran 90 years old, was strangled to death on Friday night at his home because he would no reveal the hiding place of the pension money that he had received that day. Preston C. Show, aged 45 years, who for a number of years was an expert electrician for the Pittsburgh Glass Company, and had recently opened an electrical store in the new Brown Bldg former Broad and Combar Street, close to his home, 1719 Mainbridge street, or day evening of heart failure. He from St. Thomas, E. Church, Interment at Eden cemetery. He was a prominent member of the Citizens Club and superintendent of St. Thomas Sunday School. He was a philanthropist and will be missed by many struggling artisans. He leaves a widow, Mda Ada Schlesinger B. Hall has been appointed chief clerk of Select Council. Edgar T. Harris 415 South Eleventh street, successfully passed the Pennsylvania State Board of Undertakers and now is practicing his profession in Philadelphia. manager Walton, of the Lafayette, New York City, was in the city last week. Miss Emelyne J. Tindley has returned from Worcester, Mass, where she appeared in concert. George Savage has purchased the saloon and cafe of Belton Cannon of Wildwood, N. J., for $10,000 and will locate a Mayne Mayne, cashier of the People's Savings Bank, was in Whitesboro, N. J., on Sunday. The Bali Canto Singers, W. Cowdery, conductor, will give a concert and assemble at the Academy of Music Thursday, April 8, for the benefit of 'the Mercy Hospital and Womens Union Day Nursery. SCRANTON, PA SCRANTON, Pa.—In spite of the inclement weather, large numbers turned out at all the services of Bethel. The Rev. Mr. Williams-preached two, excellent services. Collections for the day over 5:45 p.m. Mr. L. E. Hewes of Prescott avenue entertained at luncheon on Wednesday the following ladies: Mesdames G. W. Williams and daughter, Barker Holland of Pittsburg, G. W. Brown, Cephas Scott, H. A. Patterson, Festus Crump, J. A. Carter, James Foster, G. W. Dickerson, Edward Meyers, Charles Smith, John King, Edward Goodall, J. W. Dorsely, Jackson, Marshall Tinker, T. Edward, William Porter, William Porter, James Belton, Joseph Jenkins, William Crampton, Elisha Johnson, Edward Cull, S. P. Lee, H. B. Patience and Charles Moore, all of Pittston; John Cunningham, Samuel Howard, Charles Plater, Aubrey Alsp, David Brown, C. T. C. Nurse and Elwood Smith of Wilkesbarre. The dinner guests of T. E. Hewes Wednesday the dinner guests of T. E. Hewes the Revs: Kinkaid and T. J. Askew of Pittsburg and G. W. Williams of this city. A birthday party was given by Miss Grace Edmonson on Thursday evening, January 28, in honor of Roger Tyler, at his home, 432 Lee Street. The table was pretty decorated, the centerpiece being white carnations and ferns. The favors were small, hand-worked baskets. Covers were laid for ten. At a late hour Miss Edmonson, assisted by Mrs. Idra served a dinner lunch, consisting of shaped stuffed olives, candy, salt almonds, fruit punch, ice cream and cake, Mr. Tyler was the recipient of a number of useful gifts. The Ladies' Home Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Marshall Tinker Friday evening, it being their regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Tinker served a suspicious repast. Present were Mrs. G. W. Brown, president, *Mesdamesh* H. A. Patterson, Carter, Meyers, Ivory, M. Patterson, host, *Mesdamesh* Barker Holland, of Pittsburgh, and Miss Elsie Tinker of tiffany. The gentlemen who later called auil were served were G. W. Brown, J. A. Carter, J. King and G. Patterson. Mrs. Festus Crumb of Taylor avenue entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. C. Holland, of Pittsburgh, the following: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown, Mrs. Savage and Miss Amy Dorsey. Miss Amy Dorsey, who has been on site for the 93rd week, is able to resume her studies at the Technical High School. An interesting lecture was given by the Rev. T. J. Askew, on "The Cause of Segregation." A large number of students attended the lecture served by the recital converts. On Saturday evening, February 6, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dorsey entertained in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Williams of this city and daughter, Mrs. Barker Holland, of Pittsburgh. Another feature was that it was the thirty-first birthday of Dorsey and the birthday of their daughter, Miss Amy. Those present as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey were the Rev. Williams and daughter, Mrs. Barker Holland, of Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown; Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Brown; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carter; Mesdanes C. Steak House and Birdie Plater. The guests of Miss Dorsey were the Misses Georgia, Williams, Elsie, Tinkers, Messrs, Gilbert Patterson, Ashton, R. D., and Bullnose Dorm. And Mrs. J. W. Dorsey entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown. On Wednesday evening, February 3, occurred the marriage of Walter Price and Miss Victoria Johnson. The Rev, Mr. Williams performed, the ceremony, Mrs. E. T. Ivory has received the deed (for three lots) from the Gibson Bozarth Real Estate Corporation. Five payments had been made. RALEIGH N C Raleigh, N. C.,—Mrs. Nelson Oakley and Miss Lille Strand of Method, N. C., attended a meeting of the "Tent Sisters," a fraternal organization of women which convened in Wilmington, N. C.; last week. The lady teachers of the. Burry O'Kelly's Public Training School at Method, N. C., chaperoned a masquerade party last Friday night. In the school building. The proceeds were applied to school improvements. Mr. Edgard mother is still living at St. Agnes Hospital. William Hodge, the wallpaper contractor, wants it known that he reads Nogropus papers and patronizes Negro industries, which habit he says all Negroes should get into. Josh Jones, proprietor of the "Smoke House" and barbershop corner of South Mebowell and West Nogroir streets in this city, says, "The Negroes are going all of his trading with the white man, and he does not find it an easy thing to break off and go to his own once when in search of shoes, dry goods and groceries." For the basis of the race and the young Negroes who are coming out of our schools and colleges in search of employment, this habit should be broken, and aid given in opening up business houses for the employment of Negro men and women. Start today. The writer is connected with a colored shop-store in this city, and frequently notes would be shoe purchasers of the white race, both male and female, who enter the store or upon finding the proprietor or clerk to be Negroes, return to the store, and "I'll make a mistake, I thought this was Mr. So and So's store." Now why cannot Negroes show the same race pride? We buy our goods from the same factory that sells Mr. "So and So" the goods he handles. BRADDOCK, PA. BRADDOCK, Pa. - The Progressive Business League of Braddock and vicinity held an enjoyable smoker in its club large number was in attendance and the committee had a splendid program arranged. The room was decorated in patriotic style, pictures of many prominent men of the race hanging on the walls. Eloquent and interesting addresses were delivered by Mr. Oliver of McKeesport, Col. N. T. Vela, Mr. Rebon of East Pittsburgh, Raymond Jones of East Pittsburg, A. L. Ballard, the undertaker; Dr. Samuel Howard and C. C. White, president of the league. The committee which worked hard in preparing the program consisted of C. O. Hawkins, C. J. Lewis, R. H. Lawson, Dr. Samuel Howard and R. L. Wilson, chairman. The books of the club are open for new members at any time at the club rooms over the drug store. HOT SPRINGS, VA. Hot Springs, Va.—As the spring season approaches newcomers are reaching here nearly every day. Among the recent arrivals are C. N. & Spurlock, J. Caesar Spurlock, Preston Early and William McWilson of Fincastle, Va. J. Reeches of Chase City, Va. A. Walker Becs of Chase City, Va. Viney Willey of Concord, Va.; W. Milton Newton of Philadelphia, Pa.; Morton Braxton of Clifton Forge, Va. Vasser Nelson of Charleston, W. Va. George A. Trent of Virginia; John Frazier of Virginia; Silas Ferguson of Amherst, Va.; John B. Hutcherson of Amherst, Va.; Samuel Watson of Covington, Va.; Madie Washington and Miss Parks of White Sulphur, W. Va., spent last Sunday in Hot Springs. R: N. Smith, headwaiter at the Homestead Hotel, after spending a month very pleasantly with, his family at his home in Covington, Va., is again at his opst. Mrs. George Holland, who was very ill today is now well and happy. Servicer is close to Chase City night. February 7, were conducted by W. R. Watkins. The singing was unusually good. M. Schieper and his famous Troubadours are again on the job in the Japanese Room of the Homestead Hotel of Hot Springs, playing the latest dance music, such as heatsitations, tangos, axties, hats, hados and trots, and with a hint of his latest songs. The performance of his hits is Jas. I. Godwin and W. J. Pogue, bandolus; T. C. Merricks, banjo; T. H. Banks, Herman Jones, Doc. Schepar, harp-guitars; Asa Scheper, traps; Geo. Colbert, comedian. LIMA. OHIO. Lima, Ohio—As a result of the Chapman-Alexander evangelical services fifteen persons united with the St. Paul A. M. E. Church and one young man, Marile Vaughn, dedicated himself to the ministry. John A. Morin represented the Chapman A. M. E. Church State Anti-Saloon League convention in Columbus, O., on February 1, 2 and 3. The 1915 state-wide prohibition campaign was launched amid great enthusiasm. The Cheerful Workers held musical and literary entertainment at the church Tuesday evening. The late John will celebrate Lincoln's Birthday anniversary curtsey 12. The address of the evening will be delivered by W. D. Harrison. Subject "Where Lincoln Left Out." evangelical services will begin before the St. Paul A. M. E. Church, the H. E. F. Fox, pastor. I. W. Freeman, 415 East Wayne street, is suffering with rheumatism. Mrs. Ella Harris, who underwent an operation at the City Hospital, has returned to her home on East Wayne street. Dad Talber, who was operated on for appendicitis at the City Hospital, able to be about again. Mrs. Agartha Shore was called to Toddle Heath of her aunt, Mrs. Nancy Barnett. Mrs. Masterson is on the sick list. The Noupariel Club was entertained by Mrs. L. L. Rauer of South Green Lawn avenue. The Men's Finance Society of the Second Baptist Church met with George Washington, South Union street, Wednesday evening. The topic, "The Negro as a Soldier," was handled by Ira. Barns. After the business a dainty lunch was served. The Aeolian Club was entertained Thursday by Mrs. Peter McCown, West North Cumberland. Any member wishing a club pin should notify Mrs. Pool Cumberland. The Needlework Club met with Mrs. William Shoercraft, West wavye street, Friday afternoon. On February 15 the Rev. K. Mitchell of Muncie, Ind, will conduct the revival service at the Second Baptist Church. 335 West 53rd Street 4 elegant cozy rooms, tubs, inside toilets, small house, excellent block. Inducement. Apply to Janitor or 254 West 124th St. Single,flat, 6 rooms, bath range private house Apply Janitor or CHRIS SCHIBRLOH APARTMENTS TO LET 55 WEST 98TH ST.—6 rooms, bath steam. Rent $26. 3 WEST 132ND ST.—5 rooms and bath. Rents, $20 and $23. 194 WEST 134TH ST.—5 rooms. Rent, $19. 26-28 WEST 132ND ST.—7 and 8 rooms (private rooms). Steam boiler $90.00. 5 WEST 131ST ST.—5 and 6 rooms, all improvements. Rents, $24 to $31. 148 W. 124th ST.—3 and 4 rooms, hot water. 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V: M: AD & CO. 2-1-3t 493 8th Avenue 230 West 124th St. Large light rooms, bath and range. Newer appliance. Mid-size. moderate size. Appliance Jankton on premieres, or C. SCHIERLOI Tel. 821 Col 776 NINTH AVENUE Last Sunday evening, Dr. E. P. Robbins and Dr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Roberta, 291 West 53d. street, entertained Dr. Becker T. Washington at dinner. MRS. BELIKA will be pleased to receive her former, private pupils at her home the Martin-smith School, at 89 West 180th Street. Mrs. Rebecca Metger, of 145 West 180th street, entertained on Sunday, January 31, J. L. and Mrs. Pritchard, and Mrs. L. D. Albert with an eight course dinner. The Pre-Lenten fair and apron basker for the benefit of the Hope Day Nursery, will be held February 8-12, at the Nursery, 89 West 182d street. A program and music will be furnished upon opening. Mrs. L. B. Whithead, administrator of the fair committee; Mrs. Susan Duncan,reasurer; Mrs. S. S. Williams, williams. Mrs. Grace Pitterson, 414 West 52d street, after a long illness, died Wednesday, Funeral on Saturday at 9:10 o'clock, at Dargeson Funeral Parkers, in chapel of Father O'Keefe. Persons wishing books by colored authors may apply to Young's Book Exchange, 135 West 135th street, N. Y. City, "The Book Sellers of Harlem." Chaz, H. Zull, of Jamaica, N. Y., for the past six years connected with the New York Spring Co. street New York will go to the Panama. Exposition to exhibit the company's product. Undertaker:—Thos, W. Turner, 257 West 51th street and 128 West 136th street, New Rochelle branch, 87 Winthrop avenue. Phone New Rochelle 3775, downtown 1588 Greely, Harlem, Ridgewood, Ridgewood, Ridgewood, with modern facilities. Lady attendant on all female funerals. Notary Public—Adv. Oct. 16-3-mo. Chaz, Crusoe, 297 Wed 135th street, entertained at a stag dinner last Saturday afternoon in honor of Nettleton Grant Wells of New York. Present were William Brown, C. B. Jones and Martin Dumas. Attention! For real human hair extensions need to sand combing oil or write to Mrs Basin, 468 Binghamton city, May 31-17. The friends and fraternal associates of James F. Webb will be pleased to learn that after four weeks under the doctor's care for pleurease, he will work be able to be out and will soon return to his work. Mima Selika is connected with the Martin-Simish School, situated at 139 West 18th Street, where she will interest in voice culture. A benefit will be given to help Hattie Ross' Mother's Guard, at Salem M. E. Church, 102 West 133d street, Monday evening, February 15, 1915. An amount program will be presented. Admission, 25 cents. Governor Whitman will present the bingarm medal February 12, at 8 p.m. at a meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. at Ethical Culture Hall, 2 West 94th street, Oswal-Garrison Villard will preside. Admission free and everybody welcome. The business meeting to be held in the afternoon at St. Marks parish house, 235 West 18th street, will be open to members only. Little Miss Armeaite Mason, 6 West 133d street, was the recipient of many pretty and useful presents, which twenty-seven little boys and girls of seven and eight years of age brought her on Wednesday evening, February 3, when they attended her birthday party. Miss Viola Cook led the dances for the children, and Mrs. W. O. Mason served a beautiful lunch. Little Miss Mason gave away the souvenirs. The Utopia Neighborhood Club will present to the music loving public of New York on March 24, 1915, at Manhattan. Casino the world famous Willow Colored Singers of Chicago. This company has toured with success the principal cities of Europe. As this will be their first appearance in New York City before a colored audience, the event is looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure. The Elite Social Four, composed of Frank Williams, Lovil Broomfield, Charlie Bird, and Bruce Kinley, gave in honor of Mr. Howerton of Chicago, the October and Winter Boehneau at the entrance of Frank Williams. There was several courses served and the juice of the grape in abundance. After the luncheon, the party spent the remainder of the evening dancing and motorcycle riding. There present were, Mrs Josephine Bird, Mrs. Fred Ralley Jackson, Miss Beulah McInley, Miss Blanche Montgomery, Mrs. Marguerite Walker, Mrs. Lulu Garell, Miss Helen Garell, F. W. Williams, Walter Bell, Fred Ralley, and Frank Williams. Broomfield, Solly Williams, of St. Paul, David Griffin, of Chicago. At Rush Memorial, Church, the Rev. A. A. Crooke, pastor, ex-Governor Wm. Sulzer is scheduled to speak on Thursday evening; February 11. on "Freedom," in behalf of the Civic League. Bishop Alexander Walters and Dr. St. Clair Jones are also billed to speak. Related by C. M. Johnson, Jr., Mr. Wynn Allen, Mrs. Bertha Banks and the Rev. J. Fred Selkridge. The Rev. J. Henry Taylor is chairman of the committee of arrangements. Collector Anderson to Speak. Charlese W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue, will deliver an address on Abnamh Lincoln at the Music School Settlement on Sunday afternoon, February 14, at 3.80 o'clock. James W. Johnson, contributing editor of the Age, will read his poem, Fifty Years. Manhattan Y. M. C. A. Notes. The Life. Problem Class conducted a debate last Saturday evening on the question of "Total Abnathonce versus Toleration." On Sunday afternoon the program was under the auspices of the unpunished maker have five judges and some very interesting fabs were brought out. On Tuesday evening a Douglas-Lincoln program was rendered by the Literary Society. Addresses were made and sogs appropriate to the occasion were sung. The officers for the next were no installer. Senators Open Office will deliver the Lincoln Day address next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. His subject will be, "If Lincoln were Here." The Interdenominational Minister's Meeting opened Monday with the largest attendance it has had for months. Dr. 'Arnott of Bethel Church, who was added to the membership of the organization, preached an able sermon from the 'text,' 'Enoch' 'Walked-with-God,' 'Genesis 5: 24. A committee appointed by the association of which the Rev. Dr. Brooks is chairman, was appointed to co-operate with the Clivie Leagues' committee to assist in relieving heedy cases among the colored people of the Harlem society. "The meeting voted to support the national association in its struggle to obtain justice for the race throughout the country and on Sunday, February 21. will bring the special efforts now being made by the association to light the discriminatory unjustified and unlawful congres before their congregations and by prayer, serenity and resolution to unite in violating our protest." On Monday, February 15, the Rev. Dr. Wm. L. Lee of Brooklyn, will read a paper on "The Foot and Force of the Incipitation." Y. W. G. A. Notes Donations to the association this week toward the coal for the building have been made by Mmes. Robinson, Williams and Solomon. Among those renewing their membership Miss Eileen Lonard, Miss Maude Sholton, Miss Emma Adams, Applicants for membership are the Misses Margaretet Catherine Joseph, Ruth Scott, Dylia Brown and Jauntia McCombs. Miss Armstrong, daughter of the late General Armstrong, has recently become a member of the Metropolitan Board of the Y. W. C. A., and will serve on the committee of management of the Women's Branch of the association. Miss Susie King has been asked to take charge of this Sunday afternoon's women's Bible class of the association at 4 p.m. We were in receipt of tickets from the Civic Forum to hear Assistant Secretary of War Breckenridge, President and Ex-secretary of War Stimson, lecture on "Our National Defenses: COMMENDING THE AGE" Hon. James W. Johnson is the writer of the strong editorials that have been appearing in the New York Age for the last few months. He is dealing some effective blows in welding the Negro vote in New York, where Negro votes count a great deal.—The Crimson and Gray, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. Salem Lyceum. Thursday night the program was presented by Mrs. M. T. Stewart, who directs the civic department of the lyceum. Her principal speakers were Miss Gertrude Cohen of 135th Street and Miss Martha Cohen of the Neglected Girl, all of M. Robinold who followed with "Housing Conditions." After the speeches both questions were thoroughly discussed by the audience. Prominent among those who took part in the discussion, were Dr. Horace G. Mier, Wilson Morris, Harold C. Mier, successful Mrs. Smith, the baker, all of whom made quite lengthy talks. The resumption of literary programs was greatly appreciated as shown by the large number out Sunday. The exercises were for the purpose of celebrating the memory of Wendell Phillips, Tremblin, teacher of the DeWitt Clinton High School, was to have been the principal speaker, but owing to 'conflicting dates he had to be in Syracuse at the time. The audience was well pleased at the musical numbers presented by Miss Grace Randolph, Orrington Lightbourne and president of Colored High School School institution. Miss A. M. Hooks' recitation, "I labor is Wealth," was enthusiastically received. Thursday night, February 11, will be Lincoln Night. Program will be in charge of Counselor L. C. Collins, who will present Counselor F. Q. Morton. The meeting on Sunday is to celebrate the memory of the counselor who will be in charge of the counselor Francis C. Tiles will make the address. Harlem Baptists in Union Meeting. It was an inspiring scene at the Lafayette Hall, 7th avenue and 132d street, Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, when the congregations of the-colored Baptist churches of Harlem, New York City, gathered in union meeting. The hall was filled to 'overflowing' and many were turned away. Representatives of all the cholars were present and took part. The Rev. Lewis B. Twisley acted as master of ceremonies aided by his deacons, trustees and ushers. Devotional services were led by the Revs. R. J. Brown and W. A. Harris. The Rev. M. B. Huccle, pastor of Baptist Temple, was presented to outline the purposes of the union, which he originally suggested. The Rev. W. B. W. Church of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, preached from the subject "The Continuity of the Christian Church." Thirty dollars were collected for the benefit of the Mt. Ollead Baptist Church. The next union meeting will be hold on the first Sunday in March at 8 o'clock, at Lafayette Hall, 7th avenue and 132d street. The union consists of following churches: M. T. Gladow Metropolitan Baptist Church, and Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. L. B. Twisley will preach at the next meeting in interest of Baptist Temple and the Rev. W. W. Brown is naked to preside. On Easter Sunday the Metropolitan Baptist Church will have a great missionary union mass meeting. All are invited to join the meeting. Officers are the Rev. M. B. Hucleus, president; the Rev. W. A. Harris, vice-president; the Rev. R. J. Brown, secretary; the Rev. L. B. Twisley, treasurer; the Rev. W. W. Brown, reporter. St. Mark's Lyceum. St. Mark's Lyceum opened February 4, with its regular Thursday evening program. Dr. Charles Mayfield had charge of the program. Owing to the absence of Dr. Ranki, who was to be the speaker of the evening, Dr. Mayfield gave a splendid talk on hygiene and the importance of water. Were the solids of the evening, C. G. Allen, critic of the lyceum, spoke, Sunday, February 7, lyceum opened with C. G. Allen in charge of the program. T. M. Henry read a paper and D. E. Tobias, spoke. A short talk by Olonza Smith. Thursday, February 11, will be Lincoln night at the lyceum with E. S. Simms in charge, assisted by the chorister, Mr. William. Harlem Congregational Church... The service at 11 a.m. last Sunday was attended by a great many strangers. The sermon was on "The Doubt of Faith!" The sessions of the Sunday School ALL CAN LEARN TELEPHONE 2496 Audubon THE CLIO STUDIO accompanies permanent visitors to the city PRICES AVERAGE $199 GOVERNOR WHITMAN TO PRESENT THE SPINGARN MEDAL at the Annual Meeting OF THE National Association for the Advancement of Colored People In ETHICAL CULTURE HALL 2 West 64th Street New York City On the Night of Feb'y12 Other prominent Speakers on the program MR. OSWALD GARRISON VILLARD will preside ADMISSION FREE. EVERYBODY WELCOME The business meeting in the afternoon at St. Mark's Parish House, 238-237 West 52rd St., open to members only. nt 2.30 p. m.; literary society at 4.30 p. m., and the Y. P. S. C. E. at 6.30 p. m. were interesting. The subject "next-Sunday morning will be " "Causes of war and cost of war" . Officers newly elected will be installed Sunday at 8 p. m. Lincoln's memorial will be observed at 2.30 p. m. by the Sunday School. BROOKLYN NOTES S. William H. Banks, former chaplain of the Ecclesiety of Sons of Virginia, is confined to his home 16t Duffield street, by serious illness. Mrs. Hall, 20th Fulton street, while out walking last week was taken suddenly ill and had to be taken home. She is now somewhat improved. Mrs. Mary Smith and two children, of 27t Chaster street, have gone to Portsmouth, Va., to visit friends and expect to be absent about six weeks. The A. M. E. Zilon Church, Ralph avenue, will have a musical treat by the Walker Musical Club on February 11, and on February 18 there will be moving pictures of religious subjects. St. John's A. M. E. Church, under the guidance of the Rev. M. D. Valpastor, continue in attentive worship at the church. The revival of the past week was well attended and will continue another week. Mme. C. J. HAMLIN hair d.i.ssailing at 185 Duffield street. Scalp treatment a 'specialty'; open even- ings. Agent Lor. C. J. Walker's Hair Culture; results guaranteed. fb48-3m James W. Gatewood. 521 Logan street East New York, its confirm- ered his job from the effects of a severe cold and an accident in falling-down stairs at his place of employment in New York about two years ago. He is a member and one of the incorporators of the Society of Sons of Virginia. The Gem Hair Parlors, 235 Duffield street, Brooklyn, will send upon request but of their beautiful illustrated cat- gories, a set of up-to-date hair goods. Do not wait, but send at once. It costs you nothing; we send them free. July 21-14 The Rev. W. H. Smith, of Petersburg, Va., passed through the city on Saturday with the remains of his slater, Mrs. Mary Johnson, who died in Bridgeport, Conn., Wednesday, February 3. Mrs. Johnson was a widow and leaves three children. The remains were buried at Waverly, Va., on Monday of this week. The Ralph Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church had services on last Sunday. The Rev. M. L. Horvey, the pastor, preached fine complements at each service. At 3.00 the Rev. R. C. C. James prescheduled. Next Sunday at 10.45 a.m. subject, "The fruits of rebellion." At 7.45 p.m. subject, "The traits of character prominent in the life of Lincoln. The East New York Loyal Temperance Lagion with a membership of over 80 will give a poverty party at the residence of the Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Matthews; 322 Bergman street, on the evening of Thursday, February 10. The party will be from 1 to 10 cents, according to the wearing apparel of the patrons. Much fun is in store for those who attend. The first annual institute under auspices of the W. C. T. U. of Kings County, State of New York, comprising Concord, Lincoln Mt. Lebanon, Holy Trinity and Nazarene Unifions, and F. Harpers Y. P. B., will be hold at the Nazarene Congregational, Church, Troy and Herklerm街, Brooklyn, March 4. Sessional at 11 a.m. 2 p.m. 45 p.m. Mrs. Ella A. Boole state president and vice-president-at-large, will be one of the speakers. Full program later will give other speakers. Mrs. S. A. Harris, state superintendent, will preside. IN MEMORIAM LANIER - We, note, with profound sympathy to the family of LANIER, Y. of Preston, C. W. Lanier, better known as Larney Lanier, who departed this life on February 6, at 8:30 p. m. He will be missed by many friends. Lanier, the four brothers and two sisters, Interred at Geregburg, N. C. IN MEMORIAM. LANIER—in memory of my dear husband Larnoy. Larnier, who departed this life February 6, 1934. Remembrance is still lingering in my heart for him. His wife. ETTA LANIER DIEED EATO—Miss Mary Larnier, fell ableep Monday, February 8, at 7 p.m. Retired public school teacher since 1934. Funeral services at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, at St. Mark's Church. DIED. PETTFORD - Olive E. belonged daughter of John L. and Lana E. Pettiford, died after a year's illness; Saturday, January 9, 1915. W. 100th street, Tuesday, February 3. The Revs. Bishop and Daniels officiated. Interment, Cypress Hills. IN MEMORIAM. 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AUTSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 242- 46 West 40th St, between 7th and 8th Savannah Ave. Baptist Service—11 m. and 7.20 p. m. Holy Communion every Saturday at 11 a. m. and 7.20 p. m. Sunday School 2 p. m. Sunday Meeting. Read prayer meeting, 6 Weekly Prayer Meetings—Tuesday and Friday at 8 p. m. m. HOMEWORK SOCIETY—Second Wednesday at 8 p. m. m. Rev. A. C. Fowler, D. D. Foster, residence, 255 W. 134th Street; phone, morganside 4569. At 8 p. m. m. daily and Thursday from 1 to 7 p. m. MOTEMB B. A. M. E. SION CHURCH, 151 West 134th Street; W. Brown, 118 West 134th Street. Sunday Services - 8:15 a.m. and 7:43 p.m. Holy Communion every second Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday Morning Class—12:30 p. m. Sunday 3:00 p. m. 2 p. p. m. Verick Christina 3 p. p. m. Weekly Meeting—Class Meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Prayer Meeting—Friday evening. SEATS FREE, PUBLIC INVITED. M.T. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH. 159-161 West 53 street, between 6th and 7th avenue. Rev. Wm. P. Hayes, D. D., pastor. Preaching Services every Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Sundays. B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 3.50 p.m. B. Y. P. U. Literary meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Weekly Prayer Meeting on Friday evening at 8 p.m. Church Aid Society, second Monday evening every week. Young Men's Social Club, every month on the third Monday evening. Visitors are made welcome. jun3-1y ST. DAVID'S CURCH, 164 East 160th Street, New York, New York. Rev. Edward George Clinton, D. D., Repton, 137th St. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Sunday Morning Prayer, Library and Sermons. Sunday School 2.30 p.m. 8 p.m. evening service. A careful welcome to all. ST. CYVRIAN'S CHAPEL PROTESTANT EKOIPALOP, 177 W. 434 Street. REV. JNQ. W..JOHNSON, Priest in charge. 121-123, West 132nd Street, New York. Rev. William R. Lawton. Pastor in charge Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 8:15. Summer School 1 p. m. Y. F. S. C. R. 7 p. m. Sunday. 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