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DO YOU WANT VALUABLE ARTICLES FREE? IF SO SEE NEXT WEEK'S AGE GEORGIA LEADS IN LYNCHINGS More Than One-Fourth of Total Number for 1915 are Credited to the Empire State FOURTEEN WHITE MEN LYNCHED fifty-nine Lynchings in 1915 as Against Fifty-five in 1914— Three Women are Included in This Number. The "Usual Excuse" No Longer Is the Reason for Lynchings as Is Shown in the Fact that Only Eleven Men Were Charged With the Crime—In at least 4 Cases Parties Lynched Were Innocent. Special to THE NEW YORK ACE. Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Monroe N. Work, head of the Division of Records and Research of Tuskegee Institute, has sent out the annual record of lynchings during 1915. The late Dr. Booker T. Washington caused this record to be kept, and co-operated during his lifetime with Mr. Work in its preparation. The record shows an increase over 1914 of seventeen lynchings. There were 69 lynchings in 1915 as against 52 in 1914. In 1915, 14 whites were lynched while only 3 were lynched in 1914. Fifty-five Negroes were lynched in 1915, while there were 49 in 1914. Three women are included in the 1915 number, and in at least four cases proof developed later showing the innocence of the parties lynched. Georgia, the Empire State of the South, the home of Hoke Smith, and the boyhood home of President Woodrow Wilson, enjoys the proud distinction of furnishing more than one-fourth of the total number of lynchings, eighteen of the mob murders being committed in that state. Only 15 Per Cent. Charged With Rape. That the old excuse for lynching is no fifteen per cent. of the cases. Eleven men, ten Negroes and one white, were charged with rape. Others were charged with the following list of alleged crimes: Murder, 17—five whites and six Negroes; wounding officers of the law, 3; clubbing officer of the law, a family of 4—father, son and two daughters; poisoning mules, 3, stealing hogs, 2—white, disregarding warnings of night riders, 2—white, insulting women, 3; entering women's rooms, 2; wounding a man, 2; stealing meat, 1; burglar, 2; robbery, 1; looting, 1; stealing cotton, 1; charged with stealing a cow, 1; furnishing ammunition to man resisting arrest, 2. beating wife and child, 1—white, charged with being accessory to the burning of a barn. 1. The sixty-nine lynchings were divided among thirteen state seats and two state seats followed by Alabama, 9; Arkansas, 5; Florida, 4; Georgia, 18; Illinois, 1; Kentucky, 5; Louisiana, 2; Mississippi, 9; Missouri 2; Ohio, 1; Oklahoma, 3; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 2; Texas, 5; Virginia, 1. Commenting on the increase in number of whites lynched, the New York World declares edutally as follows: Lynchings were at first directed exclusively against the Negro and for the "usual crime". They have come to be directed often against white men and for a variety of offenses. The Tuskegee Institute's records show sixty-nine mob executions for 1915, against fifty-two for 1914. But while only three white men were among the victims in 1915, four were in the prison or 20 per cent of the total, were the list for last year. The white man cannot mob the law as a protection to the Negro without in the end mobbing the law as a protection to himself. DOCTOR CANNOT FIND HOME IN TRENTON Special to THE NEW YORK AGE. TRENTON, N. J.-Dr. C. V. Hinds, a former State senator in Mississippi, has announced that he will move from the city because real estate owners and agents refuse to let him occupy a house in keeping with his station in life solely on account of his race. He is an alumnus of Dartmouth College and has also received degrees from other institutions. He has traveled in Europe and other foreign countries and is a deep student. Howard Orphanage Using Farm By-Products—Making Mats of Corn Shucks SENATOR CUMMINS IN FAVOR OF REDUCTION Believes Change Will be a Force In Restoring to the Negro His Full Rights LETTERS TO A CONSTITUENT iowa Senator Replies to Letter from I.M. Jones of Des Moines and Explains His Attitude as Regards the War Amidments and His Vote on the Agricultural Extension Bill. --- Special to The New York Age DES MOINES, Iowa—Senator A. B. Cummins of Iowa has put himself on record in the matter of the reduction of representation from the South in the National Republican Convention, explained his vote on the agricultural extension bill, and affirmed his belief that the war amendments to the Federal Constitution should be enforced to the limit of the Federal authority. He does not consider it unjust to reduce southern representation in national conventions as those who actually vote should control their parties, but he believes also that the change in the basis of representation will be an influential force in restoring to the Negro his franchise rights. Senator Cummins explains his position in letters written to I. M. Jones, 318 West Third Street, who wrote the Senator asking for a declaration of his views on these subjects. Mr. Jones' letter to the Senator was as follows: Des Moines, Iowa Senator A. B. Cummins, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Do you consider the war amendments to the Federal Constitution as dead letters so far as they affect the Negro citizens of this country. If the Republican party will enforce them in the future, if they are rewarded to power? What is your attitude regarding the reenfranchisement of the Negro citizens in the southern states? Do you not consider it unjust to the Negro population of the South to outlaw the presentation in the National Convention and still allow that great disproportion of representation to continue in the Congress of the United States? Are you not aware of the fact that if justice were done to the Negro in the Southern districts would send Republicans to Congress and that several of the southern states would be debatable ground in the presidential campaigns? I submit these questions because I am sure you do not desire us to submit to the domination of Tillman, Vardaman and Smith, beating the southern Negro out of politics. Very truly yours, I. M. JONES. Senator Cummins replied to Mr. Howard Using Farm By-Products Jones' queries in two letters, his first letter answering the questions asked by Mr. Jones, and his second letter taking up the question of the agricultural extension bill, explaining how the Shafroth amendment, making possible the recognition of Negro schools, was inserted at his suggestion and received his support. The Senator writes as follows from Washington: M. dear Mr. Jones: have yours, and I am very glad to give you my view with regard to the several matters of which you write. I do not consider the war amendments to the Cohatitution as dead letters. I think they ought to be enforced to the limit of Federal authority. Whether the Republican party can or will be able to pass such laws as will make these amendments fully effective, it is utterly impossible for me to predict. It is, of course, perfectly well known to you that in most of the (continued on page seven) YOU WANT W LAST PHOTO OF DOCTOR BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Taken at Meeting of National Negro Business League in Boston, August 1915. FRED R. MOORE THE LATE DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON J. C. NAPIER REMODEL THEIR HOME Special to The New York Arg. Special to THE NEW YORK ACK BALTIMORE, Md.—The newly remodeled home of Monumental Lodge of Elks, at 414 West Hoffman street, was thrown open for public inspection Monday, and several thousand persons availed themselves of the opportunity. The improvements, which cost $3,500, include the raising of the front to three stories; a meeting room, 23 by 43 feet; the hall, illiard hall, dance hall and kitchen. The walls are frescoed, the lighting is by electricity, and the heating by steam. During the even addresses were delivered by George W. F. McMechan, attorney for the lodge; William-Lewis, Herman Douglass, exalted ruler; Mrs. Jane Roberts, Dr. Norwood of Annapolis, Oliver Duffin, William Johnson and others, Lewis E. Williams, chairman of the board of directors, presided. The property fronts 25 feet on Hoffman street and runs back 143 feet. The improvements probably make it the best appointed home that colored Elks have in this country. Orphanage Making Mats of Corn Shucks PRIZE STUDENT MAKES GOOD RECORD AT PRATT Miss Eola Chichester, who won a scholarship from the Students' Art Leauge, but was denied admission to the School of Applied Design because of her color, is making a splendid record at Pratt Institute, where she entered three months ago. Miss Chinchester was a student at the Washington Irving High School, and was selected by her instructor as the second prize winner, which carried with it a scholarship in the School of Applied Design. She was refused admittance by the authorities of that school and subsequently denied the prize. The matter was taken up with the Art League, and it was decided to give her the money value of the scholarship and allow her to enter any school she might choose which would receive her. The Urban League was active in her behalf. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE N. A. A. C. P. The annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held at the assembly room of the Society for Ethical Humanism in New York City. The report showed that the work of the association was in excellent condition. The association now numbers nearly ten thousand members with sixty-three branches and locals throughout the United States. The work of the association is carried on by the executive officers and the Department of Publications and Research. There are employed altogether twelve persons in the main offices. In the work of publicity there have been 345 meetings during the year in various parts of the United States from Boston to Los Angeles. Especially large meetings were held in Tremont Temple, Boston, Ethical Culture Hall, New York, and Washington, D. C. Special tours and series of meetings were arranged by the secretary during the spring. A large amount of legal work has been done. First and foremost comes the winning of the celebrated Oklahoma grandfather clause case. The association tried a brief in this case through Moorfield Storey, president. Segregation cases have been brought into court in Louisville and Baltimore. The Louisville case has just reached the Supreme Court and will be pushed vigorously. The third Baltimore case has reached the Court of Appeals. A number of other court cases have been pressed involving civil rights of various sorts. A paid attorney must be hired during the coming year. One of the association is that of keeping track of hostile legislation in Congress. The Washington branch, headed by A H. Grimke, acts as a vigilance committee, and two paid agents watch proposed legislation in Congress continually. During the year the association has received over $13,000 and ends the year with a surplus of $2,000 in its treasury. This does not include the funds of The Crisis. The income of The Crisis has been ~24,000 during the year. Beginning with the month of January, 1916, The crisis becomes self-supporting, paying all its expenses, including the salary of the Director of Publications and Research. Some changes will be made in the personnel of the officers during the coming year, but for the most part the association will be under the same officers Oswald Garrison Villard, first vice-president and treasurer, is compelled to give up the treasurership because of his continued absence in Washington. The secretary, Miss Mary Childs Nerney, retires to accept a position elsewhere. Other officers will remain. CANDIDATE FOR PLACE ON REVISION BOARD Special to THE NEW YORK AGE. Pittsburgh, Pa.-Nathaniel T. Velar is a candidate for a place on the Board for the Revision of Taxes, a county attorney, and a state ethics politics here serving for twenty years as chairman of the Health Board of East Pittsburgh, and for a number of years as school director. MORTON APPOINTED ASST. DIST. ATTY Counselor Frederick Q. Morton, recently selected by Charles F. Murphy, as the leader of New York Negro Democracy to succeed the late Robert N. Wood, has been appointed as an assistant district attorney of New York County by District Attorney Swann, who was sworn in office January 1, 1916. THE ORANGE Y. M. C. A. ELECTS NEW COMMITTEE Special to THE NEW YORK ACE. THE ORANGES, N. J.—Election of the Committee of Management of the Oakwood Department, Y. M. C. A. of the Oranges, was held Wednesday, December 29. Secretary W. R. Burden announces that the committee is composed of the following persons: A. E. Rooney, R. G. Richardson, B. F. Hollmes, D. Jackson, H. Wardlaw, G. Wooly, M. Womack, Dr. W. H. Sutherland, John Ricks, H. B. Hipkins, Calvin Scott, Charles Lewis, J. D. Brown, W T Hunter, L. Allen. Howard Orphanage Productive Exercise—Boys Harvesting Corn WHEN NAPOLEON DIED Special to TUY, New York, Art. Special to THE NEW YORK ACE. ATLANTA, Ga.—Uncle Isham Griffin, who will be one hundred and five years old next March, was born near Augusta, Ga., of Negro parents. He lives now in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was ten years old when Napoleon died. He was born before the telegraph, the telephone, the phonograph, or the motion picture. The aeroplane and the fireless cooker are ninety years younger than old Isham. No one ever attempted to influence his vote because everybody knew that he voted the same kind of ticket "Uncle Dan Lillard" did. Once a young Democrat brought him in a hugy six miles to the polls, but when "Uncle Isham" dismounted he hunted up Mr. Lillard and voted his ticket EE? IF SO 300 ORPHANS JOIN IN HONORING WASHINGTON Deeply Moved by Stories of Struggles of Booker T. Washington, An Orphan INSTITUTION HAS BIG FUTURE Beginning to Attract General Attention —Movement on Foot to Make It Useful and Self-supporting - Has Nearly Six Hundred Acres of Farmland - L. Hol- lingsworth, President, Presided. Special to THE NEW YORK ACE. KING'S PARK, L. L.—Hundreds of memorial services for the late Booker T. Washington have been held throughout the United States since November, but it is doubtful if any of them have been more inspiring or reached the dramatic intensity of the big meeting in honor of the late Negro leader which took place at the Howard Orpohange and Industrial School, Kings Park, Long Island, Thursday afternoon, December 30. The climax came to this meeting when nearly three hundred motherless and fatherless colored children arose en masse, and with ambition and determination clearly written on their youthful faces, in chorus gave promise to emulate the example of Booker T. Washington with such fervor, as to make the welkin ring. Throughout the meeting the speakers had vividly drawn the picture of how one who had experienced the pangs of orphage, and in face of handicaps on every hand, had become one of the greatest characters in history; so when Fred R. Moore began to speak to them, their hearts and minds were charged with enthusiasm and optimism, and his appeal that they always be proud of their racial identity that they raise all humanity and that they do all things well as did Booker T. Washington, met a ready response, which was electrifying and bordered on the spectacular. The meeting proved to be one full of inspiration for the grown-up folk, as well as the young, and while the orphans became so inspired that they made a New Year's resolution to pattern after Booker T. Washington, the older people were moved to resolve to render more assistance to the wards of public charity, who want a chance to become useful and respected citizens in the community. The meeting was most encouraging to the children, for few of them seemed to know that the greatest member of their race had been an orphan and ```markdown ``` had made a mark in this world without a mother's care for father's help. And while it was made clear to them that they all could not be Booker T. Washings, cash was told he could be of great service to his race by adopting the great educator's philosophy of life. The meeting was presided over by I. Hollingworth Wood, president of the Howard Orphanage and Industrial school, who, through his untiring efforts, has set both colored and white people to asking this question "What is this Howard Orphanage and Industrial School?" Mr. Wood advised the children to grow up and love all mankind -black and white alike-and told them by so doing they would be following in the footsteps of Dr. Washings, who worked to better the condition of the white man as well as the black man. Among the other speakers were Mrs. (continued on page five) --- Eleven Years Endeavor for the Relief of Children Who Had No Christmas Joys What Happened After Pastor Sims of Union Church on San Juan Hill Met Miss Jones, the Writer and Poetess. As a Result of an Accidental Meeting the Poor Children Have Been Fed and Clothed Each Christmas, Besides Receiving Toys of All Kinds-500 Were Cared For this Christmas. On an October day in the year, 1905, the Rev. Dr. George H. Sims, pastor of Union Baptist Church, 204 West 63rd street, was walking through Amsterdam avenue, when he met a young white woman. She stopped him and made inquiry as to how she could get in touch with agencies through which something could be done for the poor children living on "San Juan Hill" or in "Hell's Kitchen," as that part of the city was then called. Dr. Sims lost no time in explaining to the young woman that her church had been doing a little work along this line, and that it was his desire to broaden the scope of the work, in the hope that not only the children, but all the people of the neighborhood might be benefited and helped. The young woman was Miss Rosalie M. Jouas, a magazine with poetess, of 53 East 63rd street, and listened with interest to what Dr. Sims said in concerning the work among the children of San Juan Hill. Her sympathy, already aroused, became acute and she immediately promised to join with Dr. Sims in a movement to bring the Christmas spirit into the homes of children, many of whom knew of Santa Claus only as a mythical being of whom they heard, but who had never given them a personal visit. Appeal in a Poem. Miss Jonas' first effort was toward arousing an interest in the proposed work among those able to help. She wrote a little poem, "Crowded Out" published in 1905, and republished each year since then, which was a plea for a recognition of the colored children, who seemed to be "crowded out" in the Christmas plans of the various charitable organizations. Dr. Sms and his folks over at Union Baptist Church gave a glad welcome to the unexpected assistance and went to work with renewed energy, in the consciousness that friends were being raised up for the people of a neglected section. G. W. Baptist, one of the old veterans and also one of the most influential men in the congregation, with W. H. Johnson superintendent of the Sunday School, and George Dixon, church clerk, entered heartily and enthusiastically into the work in support of their pastor and Miss Jonas The First Christmas The Christmas celebration at Union Baptist Church, over on San Juan Hill on that December day in 1905 has not been forgotten, either by the promoters or by the children. To many of the children it was the first visit they had ever received from Santa Claus, and though most of them have grown beyond their Santa Claus days, they still cherish the memory of that first visit. On that day dinner was served in the church to all the children. One of the happiest memories of that first celebration that remains in the mind of Pastor Sims, was his experience with a pawnbroker who was in business on San Juan Hill Gentzslinger, the broker at Aviva, who had been the first person, outside of the church membership, to place a cash contribution for the church in the hands of Pastor Sims. This was in 1901, when the cornerstone was laid. And when the first Christmas celebration was arranged, in 1905, the same Gentzslinger placed a cigar box, with a slit in the top, in his store, and placed a card over it asking for contributions for the Union Baptist Church Christmas tree. December 25, 1915, marked the elev- the celebration of Christmas for the town of San Juan Hill. But it is now the San Juan Hill, but Columbus Hill, of the influence of the church, reaching out to the people through these Christmas celebrations, the efforts of the Sims of the Lincoln Settlement House and of the splendid women conducting a thorough a wondrous change in that secret and long-lagged does "Hell's Kitchen," or "San Juan Hill" as names designating that locality, fit. The scope of the celebration has gradually widened, this being made possible by the constant increase in donations from friends, white and colored. All the daily papers of the city, from time to time, have given space to accounts of this work, with a result that many folks have sent in contributions who could not be reached otherwise. Besides the first Miss Jonas sent out the following little poem, which attracted much interest: BLACK "8ANTY" I are mighty nig hou Christmas, down town sure are a sight! Wid downstairs wn wid puttles, An'de downstairs jus' bum light' Derv 'is Saint Clauses drinkin' Toms or bhe bhe bhe bhe bhe Saint Clauses coarting wedges' Saint Clauses gallin' boats' Saint Clauses climin' chinneys' Fillin' stockin' kern de pack' Evy kern ler Saint Clauses. Evy color 'cep n black' But 'long Christmasmast, I reckon, Evybody' feelin' white. A' dat Christmas Sporrt foller After me, out in de night 'It' loo tour, and took account of folks mighty put Don' wn what minutes' I go wnge bung back 'Saint shir' Dr Sims furnishes an itinerary statement of the money received during the past covenants and expensa for the Christmas tree. One feature of this work is that are contributed pass direct to the beneficiaries, all of the work necessary to its distribution by voluntary. Miss Maud R Roomsen to Pastor Sims (private secretary and she has energie or all the detail work in the distribution) of the Christmas bauble and the cloths. 12-15 Sims pays her a high success of attributes much of the success of the work to her a complements. The following is the statement of money attributed. 1905, $515.55, 1900, $65.15, 1901, $410.2 1908, $103.25, 1909, $127.02, 1910, $301.44 1911, $200.50, 1912, $223.50, 1913, $305.00 1914, $252.34, 1915, $415.25. This Christmas brought a larger fund than ever before, and as a consequence there were distributed at the church on Christmas day, from noon until 6 o'clock, 151 dimer baskets, with a chicken and 87 cents worth of other things necessary. 150 pairs of shoes, 500 pieces of clothing, 65 boys' suits, 175 dolls, 75 overcoats and toys for 500 children. During the eleven years since the inception of this work, Dr. Suma has not been able to spend one Christmas day at home. He and others are engaged all in the work of preparing and distributing the Christmas gifts. A committee composed of the Sunday School teachers and superintendents, 51 teachers, 1 superintendent, and 6 assistants, with the women of the school's home and foreign mission circle, goes out into the neighborhood and invites the people come to the church. Incidentally the members of this committee are and this information is reported to the pastor. The gifts of clothing, toys and other things are assorted accordingly. The distribution of gifts on Christmas day is performed by the three societies of the church, composed of young girls, the Girls' Sunshine Society, the Tabitha Club, and the Mite Society. And so it is that Christmas comes to the poor little kiddies on what used to be "San Juan Hill" and so also it happens that there is great hopefulness in their voices and anticipation in their hearts when they sing that other little song written by Miss Jonas. An ary reindeer steps so high I plum skimmed you'll pass 'em by. Dey's so little dye might cry. If you was to pass 'em by, Santa Claus Celebrated 17th Anniversary. Pastor Sims and his folks were in especially good humor at this Christmas celebration, for just a month previous they had celebrated the seventeenth anniver- sary of Dr Suns pastorate. A week's service led up to a banquet on the evening of November 6, which was a triumph in every particular. And then, on December 1, was issued the annual financial report of the church, and this was of a nature to bring joy to the hearts of all the members. The financial report showed a grand total of money received during the year of $12,498,34, or an average of more than a thousand dollars a month. Of a total membership of 2,657, 49 are new members received by baptism, and 194 were received by experience. Financial members number 500 The Sunday School, through its various activities, contributed $1,244 S2. The students actively engaged, as is shown in the amounts raised and contributed dur- COLORED MEN WANTED to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience neces- sary. Positions pay from $60 to $100 month. First Class Eastern Roads. Rail- road passes from your home to posi- tion and uniforms, arranged for if nec- sary. Write at once. Inter. Railway Dept. (173) Indianapolis, Ind. ing the year. The various auxiliaries are Pastor's Club, $619.32; Ushor Board, $258.25; B.' Y. P. U., $174.58; Official Board, $165.20; Mistonyir Circle, $162.87; Choir, $95.50; Ladies' Auxiliary to the Ushors, $79.98; Missionary Ushors, Rouben, Joseph, Auer, Heujun, Levi masses, Juda, Issachar, Simeon, Zebulon, Napathlin, $750.12; Mite Society, $78.75; Sunshine Society (collection and rally), $78.91; Church Aid Society, $9; For-Get-Me-Not Club, $26; Ladies' Custodian Club, $23.60; Tablah Club, $20; Young Men's Temperance League, $20; Young Men's Temperance Club, $19; Pioneer Club, $18.14; Stranger Club, $17.80; Spray Club, $12.72; Helping Hand Society, $9.20; Young Mep's Progressive League, $9; Stranger Club, $7.50; Boy's Chalk Line Club, $6.10; Gregory W. Hayes Literary Society, $5.50; Visitors' Club, $5; Linen Shower Club, $3; Buster Chimes, $2.50; Workers' Club, $1.50; King's Jammers, $1.50; Young People's Christian Association, $1. Pastor's Aid Society, $88.28. SOME HAPPENINGS OF THE PAST YEAR Among the prominent men and women who died during the past year were Dr Booker Talaferro Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute; Bishop Henry McNeil Turner, of the A. M. E. Church connection, General Robert Small, hero of the Civil War and captain in the Federal navy, Judge Mitri Gibbs, James M Gregory and Mrs Warren Fogan, wife of Warren Logan, treasurer of Tuskegee Institute Dr Washington died November 24 at Tuskegee Institute, after a hurried trip from New York City, where he was receiving special hospital treatment, along 57 years of age and attended to him for two weeks or two weeks of his life. Wednesday November 7 6,000 persons attended the funeral which was marked with saints and sadness. At the great educator's funeral more than a carload of floral offerings, said to be worth thousands of dollars, were displayed. The press throughout the country gave liberal space to his life, death and funeral. He was acclaimed as the greatest man in the United States whose death occurred during the year of 1915. Major R R Moton, of Hampton Institute, was selected head of Tuskegee by a special committee of trustees of the institute Emmett J. Scott, secretary, and Warren Logan treasurer, of Tuskegee, remain in their respective positions. General Robert Small, at the age of 70 years, died Tuesday, February 23, 1915, in Beaufort, S. C., after an illness of ten months. General Small was born April 5, 1839. He distinguished himself in the Civil War on many occasions and was made captain in the Federal navy. Bishop Henry McNeil Turner who died May 8 was by tar the most prominent man in the church who passed to the Great Beyond during the year Bishop Turner died in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and was buried in Atlanta, Ga., Wednesday, May 19 Bishop Turner was born in South Carolina in July, 1831. He was first a minister in the M.E. Church and joined the A.M. E. Church, he rose to the bishopric and was one of the most forceful characters in his denominations. He was a solitary clergyman and was interested in the race problem President Lincoln appointed Bishop Turner the first colored chaplain in the United States Army, serving with Negro troops enlisted during the Civil War. Bishop Turner was a member of the Fred James Gregory 60 years of age, occurred December 17 at the home of his daughter, Mrs Mason A. Hawkins, in Baltimore, Md. He was buried in Baltimore Monday, December 20. Prof Gregory was a well known educator, having held the position of professor of Latin and mathematics in the college department of Howard University for several years. Prof Gregory was principal of the Bordentown (N. J.) Trade and Industrial School from 1897 to 1915, he having resigned last summer July 12, Judge Miflin W Gibbs, at the rape age of 92 years, died in Little Rock, Ark. Judge Gibbs was born in Philadelphia, Pa. He held many offices and was prominent in politics. He was consul to Madagascar from 1897 to 1901, having been appointed by President McKinley. Other offices held by Judge Gibbs were Member of the Common Council of the City of Victoria, British Columbia, member of the law firm of Wheeler & Gibbs, city judge in Little Rock and register of the United States Land Office, Little Rock Judge Gibbs knew personally Harriet Becher Stowe, Frances Ellen Harper, John Brown, Frederick Douglass, Richard Allen, William Loyd Garrison and others. December 10, twenty-six days after the death of Dr Washington, Mrs. Adella Hunt Logan, wife of Warren Logan, treasurer of Tuskegee, died at Tuskegee after an illness of two years. She was buried December 12. Mrs Logan was for many years a teacher at Tuskegee and was deeply interested in the work. She is survived by her husbands, three Warren A. Paul H. and Arthur, three daughters, Ruth M. Louise and Myra; brothers, Henry A. and Will Hunt, sisters. Miss Sarah Hunt, Mrs Lula McLendon and Mrs Payne APPOINTMENTS. By far the most important event of the year was the appointment of Major R R Moton as head of Tuskegee Institute, to succeed the late Dr. Booker I. Washington Major Moton will begin his activities in interest of Tuskegee February 11, when he speaks in Carnegie Hall, New York City, at a large Booker. Washington memorial meeting Major Moton will be formally initiated at the Tuskegee commencement exercises in May Counselor James L. Curtis was appointed minister to Liberia November 1. Counselor Frederick Q. Morton was appointed an assistant district attorney on January 1. Many colored men holding political jobs have been removed and few have been appointed to even minor positions MEETINGS. Included among the important and large meetings of the various conferences of the churches, secret societies and civic organizations were the sessions of the National. Negro Business League, held in Boston, August 18 to 21. The sessions were well attended by business men from all over the country. The eighteenth annual session of the Supreme Lodge of Pythians was held at Columbus, Ohio, August 16 to 21. The Imperial Council, Ancient Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America, held its seventeenth annual session in New York City, August 3 to 6. The session of thirty-seven Methodist ministers and laymen, representatives of the A. M. E. A. M. E. Zion and C. M. h. churches, met at Cincinnati, Ohio, June 30, to consider a "United Methodism." It was made clear at the sessions that division causes a waste of money, men and opportunity. The commission planned an International Methodist Preacher's Institute, assemblies and evangelistic campaigns Satterwhite-Hunter Nuptials. Raleigh, N. C - The hiked tension of evection, the social life of the city, has brought the approach of Miss Emmi E. Hunter and the Rev Jas K. Satterwhite, rector of St. Ambrose P. E. Church, reached its elixim in the consumption of the happy event Tuesday, the day of the commencement of a large and distinguished gathering of admiring friends representing many sections of the state and some from other states. The church brilliantly decorated by their bulbs and tall tapestries. The decorations in harmony with the spirit of the season and were most effective. The setting in all respects were pleasing and bespoke refined taste and simple elegance. Trampy at the entrance, the organ, under the skillful manipulation of Mrs J. T Wortham, pealed forth Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus, and the bridal party entered in the following order: Shers—W S Towns and D. H. Reid, L R. T Delany and P H Haywood, Flower Girl, Little Lalla Watt, Miss Lene M Hunter, sister of the bride, maid of honor. The bride leaning the arm of her father, Prof C. Lumpkin. The groom with his best man, the Rev Josephus McDonald, joined the bride at the chanel. 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J. YOUNGSTOWN. O. You Nortown, Ohio—J. H. Robson is still in the house. Logan Lodge, K of P, will meet in regular session Thursday evening, January 13. The annual party of Buckeye Lodge or PKS, No. 73, will be held in Excelsior Parlors Tuesday evening, March 7. Bowie's orchestra will music music. Mrs Walter Hill, 317 Pike street, entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Helen J. Carter of Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Lauretta Mockins of Duluth, Nim, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Joe Roulot, Bemont avenue. Mrs. Anna Belle Mason, 114 Garlick street, is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Castle, of Toledo Wells Collins is appointed on the police department at Lowellville, O. Union opened at Oak Hill avenue A M T' Church, Monday evening. Mrs. Wm Milton, Prospect street, is on the sick list Bert Eavens is able to be out after a short illness Oscar Graves is home after three weeks visit with relatives in Virginia. 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Madison entertained at dinner Sunday, December 26. Those present were C. Madison, H. Stout, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hall, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Painell. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Painell spent the holidays at Niagara Falls and South Ontario. FLUSHING. N. Y FLUSHING, N. Y.-Rev, Mr. Boston, who was visiting his son, Tom Boston, Gorrest avenue, and Miss L. Snowden, who was visiting her sister, Mrs. Hester Stewart, Forrest* avenue, left for their home, Camparole, MD. Mrs. M. Johnson of Freeport, N. Y., was in town spending a few days with friends. Miss L. Griffin of Freeport was in town visiting Miss J. Alston Lincoln. Mrs. I. Crusie, the wife of the Rev. Mr. Crusie, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church of Marahoneck, N. N., spent a few days with her brothers and sisters on Robinson avenue and returned to Mamaroneck Monday. The services of the Macedonia A. M. E. Church were interesting all day. Special music was rendered by both choirs. The Rev. N. Edwards of New York city and the Rev. Mr. Boston of Maryland took part in the services. Several persons accepted Christ and joined the church. Mrs. L. Lewis is confined to her bed. Born to Mrs. and Mr. Williams, 144 Forest avenue, a daughter. Miss L. Snowd, who spent a week in the Easter Stewart, has returned to her home. MUMFORD N Y. MUMFORD, N. Y — A lay sermon was presented at the Second Baptist Church Sunday a. m. by Charles Coles. Covenant meeting at 7 30 was led by Mrs. Frank Simms. Mrs. Charles Amiger has returned to her home from Pittsburgh, Pa., where she has been attending her sister, who underwent an operation for tumors. H. T. Carpenter and family entertained at New Year's dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Carpenter from Garbut; Mr. and Mrs. George Gatewood, from Massillon, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. William Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coles; Wm. G. Beck from Culpeper, Va., and Miss Elizabeth Carpenter from Rochester, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Price, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Carpenter, H. I. Carpenter and Wm. G. Beck were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs George Price's Sunday. Isaac Johnson visited his parents Sunday. Several persons from the town of New York has been due primarily to Bronx-tended the entertainment at Le Roy, given by the Douglass-Wheatley Literary Society last Thursday evening LE ROY N. Y. Le Roy, N Y -Sidney Robinson made a business trip to Rochester last Monday. Miss Pearl Price of Caledonia is visiting relations here James Le Roy visited Mr. and Mrs. I. Alexander The Misses Ruth, Gertrude and Elister Steverson spent a few days in Rochester last week. Miss Esther Steverson left Sunday night to resume her work as teacher in the public school at Hillburn, N. Y. The Douglass-heatley Literary Club thanks all who took a part in any way in making successful their entertainment which was given in the Mission rooms on Union street Thursday evening, December 30. S. J. Robinson, president; Miss Madge Price, secretary. The colored men of Le Roy have organized the Washington Club in honor of the ate T. Washington. Their club rooms are on Main street over W. H. Sampson's store. The officers are as follows Lewis Alexander, president, Lewis Steverson, vice president, James Bundy, secretary, Brooke Perry, treasurer, S. J Robinson, sergeant-at-arms. HILLBURN. N. Y. HILLBURN, N Y —Miss Bella Farmer and Miss Marion Van Dunk spent their New Year's in Paterson. Miss Lettie Van Dunk and her friend, Paul Jarrrell, of Passaic, spent New Year's day in New York. The Willing Workers Society gave a party for the Brook Chapel Sunday School Thursday afternoon at Fireman's Hall. Moses Witherspoon of New York City was the guest of William Van Dunk at Elm Rock Cottage on Sunday afternoon. Benjamin Jackson, who has been spending the week-end with his cousin, Mrs. D A Smith of Corona, has returned home. Everett Suffen of Mawah, N. J., who spent the holidays with his aunt, Mrs. Elsie Jackson, of Hillburn, N. Y., left Friday to enter the Bordentown Manual Training Industrial School. Scout Master Morgan entertained his scouts and assistants at the club room New Year's Eve. The evening was spent playing games and other amusements Miss Francis Gunner, who is teaching school, said, "Yo, spent the holidays with her parents NORWICH N Y Norwictr, N Y—The memorial service in honor of the late Booker T. Washington held at the A M. E. Zion Church was largely attended by leading men of both races, the pastors of the city and city officials, Senator S A Jones and the Rev J C Roberts, pastor, made addresses The A. M. E. Zion Church building has been thoroughly renewed, painted and extensive repairs have been completed on the parsonage. The membership has been increased seventy-five per cent, within the last six months. The OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE young men's club, known as the Sons of Zion, will turn out next Sunday evening. The ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper will be administered at the services. Mrs. J: P. Simpson is on the sick list, but is improving slowly. Miss Gertrude Baker, superintendent of the Sunday School had excellent Christmas Tree exercises Christmas Eve. The chorus-choir will render a program Friday evening. L. L. Thomas of Binghamton, spent two weeks in this city assisting in a large contract of upholstering the pulpit furniture and making new cushions for the auditorium of the Broad Street M. E. Church. Robert Tousaint is in constant demand as a basso soloist. Copies of THE ACE can be secured from Roberta Roberts, 17 Fair street. CORNING N. Y Corning, N. Y.-Mrs. Alfa Dickenson, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Bertha Freeman and the Rev, and Mrs. Hopkins went to Elmira New Year's Eve to attend a watch meeting at the Baptist church. Mrs. Geo. Taylor, after a visit of a week, left for her home in Buffalo Saturday. Arthur Mann spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Josephine Mann. A concert was rendered at the A. M. E. Zion Church Thursday evening, December 30. William F. Dickson was home from college to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dickson. Miss Marie Denning returned to her home in Elmira after spending Christmas with her aunt, who accompanied her home to spend New Year's Julius Johnson returned to his home in New York on Monday, January 3 call to this city on Christmas evening The funeral of Curtis Brown from Toledo, Ohio, was held at the A. M. E. Zilon church December 28. The Rev. Mr Ellison conducted the funeral Burial was in Hope Cemetery UTICA. N. Y. UTICA N. Y—Mrs. Samuel Sullivan and Mrs. White united with Mrs. H. W. Russell in receiving at the residence of the latter, 415 Broad street, New Year's day, from 3 to 10 p. m. The ladies turned out in taxicabs and automobiles, and persons of note were present from Frankfort, Rome, New York Mills and Utica. The Sunday school board of Hope Chapel Union Congregational Church gave the school the best Xmas tree and program enjoyed by the school in the history of the church. The management was in charge of Miss R. J. Strother, Miss Marguerite Robinson, Mrs. I. Bennett with Miss Gladys Johnson, pianist, F. W. Washington and teachers, F. the superintendent, Mrs. Bennett Bennett K. J. Robinson, and Mrs J. K. Scarleton are to be合 mended for their work. The Rev. R J Strother, who has been ill for the past three weeks, was able to call his outpatent last Sunday. The members of Hiram Lodge No 18, I and M, attended the service, it being St John's day and the pastor chose as a text Psalms 133 1-2. The attendance was large. Arthur P. Buckingham of Syracuse spent the holidays at the residence of his family, 31 Cooper street. Mr. and Mrs Walter G. Bradley celebrated their twentythenth marriage anniversary last Monday evening. The presents were costly and serviceable. The week of prayer began January 3 and continued all week. After the close of the sermon to Hiram Lodge No 18, F and A M, the Lord's Supper was administered by the pastor NEWBURGH, N. Y. NEWBURGH, N. Y.-Miss Helen Butler of Leesburg, Va, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Butler, Smith st The Misses Helen and Ethel Ford entertained a few friends at their home, 420 Liberty street New Year's Even Dancing and music was enjoyed. At midnight light refreshments were served. Among those present were Miss Helen Butler of Leesburg, Va., the Misses Julia and Gertrude Jamison, Miss DuBois, Miss Johns, Miss Jenne Clark and the Messrs Charles Taylor, Foster Williams and G. W. Ford, Jr. Mrs Mary E. Jackson, 255 Ann street who has been ill with pneumonia, is consalexed. Logan Robinson has returned from Phoebe, Va., where he spent the holidays. Thursday evening of last week between 40 and 50 children were served at a supper given in the lecture room of the A M. E Zion for the members of the Sunday School. The menu included everything from roast turkey to ice cream. Preceding the supper an interesting program of songs and recitations was given Among those who took part were Miss Waters, Miss Richardson, John Waters, Jr. Randolph Ragsdale and William Bailey Watch night services were held in the A. M S. Zion Church on Friday evening. Mr and Mrs. Chas G Bell entertained at dinner on New Year's Day, the following guests being present: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown and family and Miss Alice Rose. Mrs Louise Brown and son spent Christmas in New York City ROCHESTER N Y ROCHETHER, N. Y — Robert Minor of Bridgeport, Conn, was the holiday guest of his aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. 1 rank Marshal, 4 Chapel street. Mr. and Mrs C Summer Cannon, 184 Cadonia avenue, entertained. Those present were laid for eleven. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John G. Lee and son; Mr. and Mrs. James Stirrups and son, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hamlett. After dinner an enjoyable evening was spent with music and games. The Matrons' Whist Club met at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Arnold Wednesday, December 29, 1915. The prize was carried away by Mrs. C. E. Phelps. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Miss Viola McMullen entertained at her home on Thursday evening. Those present were Misses Marguerite Johnson, Emily Bennett, Erik Jackson, Genna Moyer, Marguerite Clayburn, Emma Rolet, Marguerite Viola Van Buren and Sarah Bonds. Music and games were enjoyed by all. Mrs. Vincent, No. 10 Rowley street, is on the sick list but is much improved. H. Shepard Jameson of Wilmington, Ohio, was the holiday guest of His son, A. S. James, 28 Danfort street. Mrs. Bertha Moss, Mohawk street, is spending two weeks in Detroit, Mich. Miss Geneva Cannon entertained at dinner New Year's Day. Those present were the Misses Viola McMullen, Emily Bennett, Marguerite Clayburn, Gladys Matthews, Katherine Beard, Sarah Bonds, and Bolded Taylor. Miss Josephine Moore, 1115 Lake avenue entertained New Year's eve in honor of her sister, Miss Della Moore. Mrs. Bessie Percy, 87 Caledonia avenue, entertained last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Della Moore. Those present were Miss Dela Moore, Miss J. Moore and Mr. Morris of Albion, N. Y. The Watch Night service last Friday evening at A. M. E. Zion Church was largely attended. Mr and Mrs Leon Dubois entertained at dinner Christmas Day the Rev. Mr. Bird and family, Edward De Holland and wife. Mrs. David Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sprague and Mayor Ollie C. Hall The citizens of Rochester will hold a memorial service to the late Dr Booker T. Washington, Tuesday evening, January 11 at Convention Hall. Mayor Edgerton will preside. Several prominent business men of the city will speak on his life. The choir of A M E Zion Church will render music. John W. Thompson, chairman of committee of arrangements. C. E. Society will hold special service Sunday January 9 at 6:30 p.m. Subject—The Life and Works of the late Dr Booker T. Washington. Mrs J. Gregory Lee spent New Year's Day in Genesa, N. Y., visiting relatives and friends. ELMIRA N Y The new Monumental Baptist Church is complete and was dedicated Sunday December 19. It is a fine little modern eduction, equipped with all the latest improvements. The Rev J D. Wilson with his congregation deserve much credit. Presiding Elder the Rev J H Ellison and Messrs Geo F Jr and Henry Brooks attended the wedding of the Rev E U C. A Brooks, Wednesday December 29, at Auburn, N. Y Messrs Geo F Brooks spent a few days in Iowanda, Pa, visiting her sister Mr and Mrs John A Wilson entertained me at dinner their guests were Mrs E E Wilson, their Condol, Mrs Sarah Howard and son, C M. Howard, Miss Sarah Johnson, Mess Jessie M Watkins of Philadelphia, Pa, spent a few days in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs R Rivers, Jay street Mr and Mrs Ira Greene, Jr, are the proud parents of a daughter born New Year's day at the Arnot-Ogden hospital Miss Grace Higgins of Buffalo, N. Y, spent his holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs Philip Higgins of Crete avenue Joseph Hawkins, the aged agent of the New York Age in this city, spent the holidays visiting his daughters in Albany, N. Y. A roast pig dinner was served in the Douglas Memorial A.M. E. Zion church New Year's day, by Mrs Millie Goodman Man over $16 was cleared. Miss Hortense Goodwater, who has made her home in Elmira for several years, was married to her home in New York City. The Rev and Mrs. L. L. Woods spent a few days in New York City during the holidays. BINGHAMTON N Y The Parlor City Lodge 5288, G U O O. F, held its installation of officers for the ensuing year January 3. Miss Blanche Dorsey had charge of the program of the literary society of A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday January 2. The program was as follows piano solo. Mrs F Dorsey, reading, Miss Virginia Vanorden, vocal duet, Mrs Mrs William Lipscomb, violin solo, F. C. Dorsey; reading, Miss Virginia Vanorden, vocal duet, Mrs Jos. Reynolds and Mrs. Smith, reading, Mrs Wm. Lipscomb, violin solo, F. C. Dorsey; recitation, Miss Matie Johnson, speech, Mosey Dorsey, vocal duet will begin at Zion Church Tuesday evening, January 4. Moses H. Dorsey of Cornell University attended the eighth annual convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity held at the seat of Omicron, Pittsburgh, Pa, December 27-29. Mrs L. F Thompson and Miss Elizabeth Geder entertained the children of the Primary department of A M. E Zion Sunday Schol at a Christmas party Friday afternoon Members of the A. M. E. Zion church Sunday School held their Xmas exer- Mrs. Madge Smith, Superintendent, ton of Mrs. Lilah Thompson and Mrs. Madge Smith, Superintendent, Mrs. J. H. Thomas, 11 Brownell avenue, is in Montrose for a week. Mrs. Lillian Cohen, who has been visiting friends here during the holidays has returned to New York. William Johnson, formerly chef at the Armory Hotel, has opened a resta- tant and grill at the Eureka hotel. Mr. Johnson served an elaborate banquet New Year's Eve and will be pleased to see all friends. M. C. Davis acted as toastmaster. The Foreign and Home Missionary Society of A. M. E. Church served a supper at Mrs. A. Days, 135 Cusque- hamton Hall Wednesday evening, December James Adams, Frank Haucett, Eugene Bronk, the Binghamton Orchestra played a successful engagement at the Monday Afternoon Club House New Year's Eve. Messrs. V. Douglass and Fred Walker of Ithaca, N. Y., were in town on Monday, Dec. 27. Mrs. Collins and daughters were in Binghamton during the holidays. The Esther Court of Calanthe No. 21, K. P. hold a super at Mrs. Fred Hazel, 15, Sucquehana street, December 30. The Uniform Rank Club held its regular meeting Thursday December 30 in the Eureka Hotel. JAMAICA. N. Y JAMICAK, N. Y.—M Brooks and sister, Mrs. T. L. Sampson, Dewey avenue, gave a dinner on New Year's eve in honor of B N Wylly. BUFFALO, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y.—Tuesday, December 28, 1915, at 8 p. m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Knowlton Mixer, 14 Tillinghast avenue, Philip C Cooley of Fremont, N C, and Mrs Mary Lella Luker, of Cape Charles, Va., were united in marriage by the Rev. J. Edward Nash, pastor of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs Mixer, in whose employ Mrs. Luker had been for about two years, gave the bride her wedding gown. The wedding supper and about $50 in cash. In the absence of relatives Mrs. Mixer gave the bride away. After the marriage Mr. and Mrs Cooley went immediately to their newly furnished house, 400 Clinton street, where they will be at home after January 4. NYACK N Y Nyack, N. Y. -The Rev E. Collins, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, is on the sack list. The Rev G. F. Avery preached for the Rev. Mr. Collins Sunday evening to a goodly crowd. The Christmas play under direction of Mrs. T. Dugger was the finest ever in Nyack. The play was W. Wright of Buffalo, N. Y. is spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs Ed G. trazer, Catherine street. Ruthies have a pop rug supple Wednesday evening. Those present were J. Dugges, G. Lane, G. Miller, W. Puts, Id C. Trazer, G. W. Thomas. Mrs. M. Sabah has gone South for the winter. I. Dugger and Wm Harper spent last Sunday in Brooklyn as guests of R. Harris, the bow orator. Mr. Morris addressed the Afro-American Business League on "What Happened to Samba" last Monday evening. Get the New York Age at E. C. Frazier's barber shop, 13 South Franklin street, Nyack, N. Y. --- NEW ROCELELL, N. I. Easton, Pa - A Jolly combination party gathered at Wm Hoes residence Friday evening at a New Year's party. Those present were Messrs Walter Hall, Jr, Walter Merritt, Harrison Goode, James Merritt, Pride Oliver, Byron Logan, Roland Prince, J. C. Burton, Charles Good, Willie Keys and George Hoff Music and games were diversions of the evening, Walter Hall, Jr, pianist, rendered some selections. After a social time dainty refreshments, were served. Alonzo Johnson is visited by his sister, Mrs Baxter and two children of Pittsburgh. James Good, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Good, left for Newark, N J Mrs. M Exton, nee Miss A Beimeldick, of Strouhburg, spent the week end here. Mrs. Elliott's mother, Mrs. Julia Evans, has returned to her home in Waterbury, Conn. Mrs. Martha Davis, said to be the oldest resident in this city, died of general debility and pneumonia Saturday afternoon, at her residence, 124 N. Green street. Deceased was the widow of the late Henry Davis. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Anna Boyer and Mrs. Katharine idell, of this city. Joseph Gardner, a grandson of Philadelphia. Sydney Newby spent the week end in New York. Isaac Burton is somewhat improved Mrs. Lillian Freeman of Phillipsburg, N. J., was visited by James Outen of Worcester, Mass. Miss Pearl Tabb is visiting in Philadelphia. Mrs. A. Hoff left Wednesday for Newark, N. J., for ten days. New Rochelle, N. Y.-Salem Baptist church (white), Rev. Tillman Johnson, pastor, was crowded to the doors on Sunday afternoon, January 2, by the colored people of New Rochelle, for all of the churches Revs Boddle, Allen, Slater and Bailey were sent on the rostrum. Rev. Johnson, the pastor, gave the invitation to his colored friends to come and listen to a message he wanted to deliver to them. His subject was "Forward" He advised his hearers to forget the past and look forward and continue to try to do better in the future than they had done in the past. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. The quarterly meeting services at the Smith Street A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday were interesting and well attended. The Rev. L. G. Mason and Rev. T. S. Harten were speakers. Mrs. Addie Henry and daughter of New Rochelle were week-end guests of the Rev. and Mrs. C Van Buren at the Shepherd's Haven. Presiding Elder Mason while in town was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Wye, 17 Allen place. The annual revival of Zion began Sunday with the Rev. T. S. Harten of New Rochelle in charge. A large crowd attended the watch-night service at Zion. The Rev. L. G. Mason conducted the service. At the quarterly conference it was shown that over $750 had been raised. The Presiding Elder characterized the Church as being at flood tide in every department. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cooley Christmas eve. Mother and son are doing well. Anyone desiring a copy of The Age can get it of Clarence Van Buren Jr., 62 Cottage street. The Ebenezer Baptist Sunday School had their Christmas tree Monday night. Tuesday evening the regular church business meeting was held. The pastor, the Rev Chas. S Farrass, was re-elected pastor. He has led them for two years as a mission and twenty-three years as an organized church. The following officers were elected. Warner J. Ellis, church clerk; S. D Mills, assistant; Carroll Smith, treasurer Mrs. C. S Farrass, organist. Thursday evening the marriage of Benjamin HI F. Thompson and Miss Benjamin HI F. Thompson De Witte of Poughkeepsie took place at 8 p.m. at the parsonage of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 11 Winnkee avenue. The Rev C. S Farrass performed the ceremony George De Witte, a brother of the bride, acted as best man and Miss Marie de Witte was maid of honor. The marriage of William Johnson and Miss Minnie Rhone took place January 1 in the present of a few friends. The Rev. C S Fariess performed the ceremony at the parsonage of the Ebenezer Baptist Church They left for Stanfordville, where they will reside. Watch meeting was well attended with much spiritual interest. Sunday at the Ebenezer Baptist Church the pastor, the Rev. Chass. S Fariess, preached at 10:45 a.m. from Ephesians 4.8. At 7:45 p.m the pastor spoke from John 3.7. The pastor baptized persons and administered the Lord's Supper The choir rendered choice selections Miss Jennie Clark of Beacon City and Miss Eldor Lord of Newburgh spent several days in the city visiting friends. George Bradford and Miss Edna Schoonmaker were married last week by the Rev. S. G. Smith Mr and Mrs Wm Smith Norton left for Jacksonville, Fla. for three weeks; vacation Mr Norton is headwater of the Morgan House He will visit his mother. ITHACA, N, Y. Ithaca, N Y — on Monday, January 4, Homan Lodge No. 30, K of P, installed the following officers E W. Naylor, Jr, C, C, R, P B. Waller, V C A J Jackson, M of W, J. Miller, prtclate, I. Reseys, M of N. Dennis K of R & S, I. Hammond, M of F, G F. Ilis, M of F, T Valentine, J G C Brown O G Nathaniel Green of Syracuse University was in Ithaca during the holidays visiting Miss Lye Carpenter, Cornell 18. Men Jones, Monzo Brown and Vista Douglas went to Binghamton December 27, to attend the Waiters' Hall. Moses Dorsey, Cornell 10, went as delegate to the annual convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in Pittsburgh, Pa. Miss Marguerite Westbrook of Binghamton N Y, is visiting her uncle, Johnson, N Albany street. Mr and Mrs Geo Hletcher entertained a few friends at their homes on New Year's eve. Mrs Henry Teny. Center street, was called to Wadsworth, N. Y. on account of the death of her sister-mar law Mrs Platts-bosburg Mrs T Thomas. Hudson street, entertained twenty-two of her friends at dinner Christmas Day Miss Ida Duncan of New York City was in Ithaca the guest of P J Raisford during the holidays. Mrs Clinton D) Peters, 320 Center street, spent the holidays in Newburgh, N. Y., with her mother, Mrs Caroline Bowman. Mrs Z. Williams and Miss A Budd of Bighamn, T. N., spent New Years in Ithaca, guests of Mr and Mrs W. M. A, Gather at the Eastern Star reception Mr and Mrs. E. W. Naylor of Montrose, N. Y. are visiting his son, E. W. Naylor, Jr., Cascadilla street Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, N. Albany street, entertained a few friends on Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Marguerite Westbrook of Binghamton, N. Y. Bishop Blackwell of the A M E Zion Church delivered an able seminar at the Zion Church, Sunday evening. Monday, January 3, the New Year revival services were begun at the Calvary Baptist Church, the Rev J W. White, pastor. On January 26 there will be held in the Masonic Hall a dance and reception for charitable purposes. Mrs. Ford of Buffalo, N. Y., was the New Year's guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. W. Green. Miss Floy Buckner of Rochester, N. Y., was in Ithaca for New Year's day. Miss Ethel Martin, Clinton street, spent the holidays with friends in Elmira, N. Y. Mrs. E. R. Tarby, father of Mrs. David Davis, has returned from a hurried trip to Springfield, Mass., on account of the death of her mother. Albert Greeh of Arlington, Va., is spending the winter in Ithaca with his sisters, Mrs. Dunham and Mrs. Kent. Miss Madeline Carter, has pneumonia. Mrs. Leon Martin was the guest of her mother in Jersey City during the holidays. The Wednesday Night Social Club held a get-together at the home of Mrs. Robt. Walker, Plain street, December 29. YONKERS. N. Y YONKERS, N. Y.-Sunday, January 2, was a banner day at the New A. M. E. Zion Church. The pastor, the Rev. Dr. J. J. Smyer, preached impressive sermons morning and evening. The Sunday School was well attended. Owing to much candy and many oranges being left after the Christmas tree, Superintendent Evans distributed extra bags of candy and a number of oranges among the children on Sunday. The Christmas exercises by the Sunday School Thursday evening was excellent. Under the direction of Mrs. Charles E. Borden the school beautifully rendered a Christmas cantata. The new Zion parsonage was a happy center during the holidays. A beautiful Christmas was the middle of the parlor laden with beautiful presents. Miss I. E. Howard has been confined to her bed with the grippe, she is much improved. Regular watch-night services were held in the New Zion Church Friday night. A large number attended. Mrs Charlotte Allison, who has been confined to her home with illness, was out on Sunday. Lewis Washington, Waverly street, is sick in bed with the gripe. James Foster, 24 Irving place, is sick at his home The Messiah Baptist Church celebrated their Christmas tree exercises with a cantata entitled "The Wonderful Christmas Tree" under the direction of Miss Bena hompson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Harris entertained at dinner Christmas evening Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williams Mr. and Mrs O*Harris, Misses Mary Watkins and Edith Williams, Mesdames Ruby and Amy Moore of Popular Mount, Va. At the annual election of trustees held by the Messiah Baptist Church the following officers were elected: John R Green, president, Samuel Giddings, secretary, and H. H. Howard, treasurer. The officers elected for the Deacon Board were: A A Thornton, chairman, Henry Rux, secretary, Squire treasurer. Hero Lodge No 1520. G U O, field annual election of officers December 4. Good Fellowship Award, K of P. No Good Fellowship annual election of officer the officer #28. --- AUBURN. N. Y. Auburn, N. Y. —Master Clarence Carter spent the Christmas holidays in New York City the guest of Mr. Wilkinson. Ms. Evelyn Diggs spent the weekend at the guest of Miss Marie W. Hurbis Bishop George L. Blackwell of Philadelphia was the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. P. K. Fonvielle for a few days. Mr and Mrs Alfred Parker gave a most enjoyable five-course dinner New THE BEST GIFT THAT YOU MAKE FOR THE NEW YEAR YOUR FRIENDS AND TO YOURSELF, IS Institute for particulare. Agents Wanted Servorgram Publishing Co. 2243 Savoyath Avenue New York City 2243 Sewenth Avenue New York City Year's night in honor of the Rev. George L. Blackwell. Those present were the Rev. and Mrs. P. K. Fonvielle and Alida Stewart and Gladys Stewart. A leap year reception will be given January 14 at the A. M. E. Zion Church under the direction of Mrs. Henry Lucas and Mrs. Arthur Smith. The ladies will act as host and expect to entertain the gentlemen royally. Mrs. Pemmell and Rev. and Mrs. K. Fonvielle and Bishop Blackwell on Friday, New Year's Eve, at dinner. Mrs. J. C. Walters of Oneida is the guest of her family for the week. Mr. and Mrs. R. Bellamy of Lockport was the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hassell for the Reed-Brooks nuptials. The Rev. P. K. Fonvielle will spend January 10, 11 and 12 in Binghamton. Stephen B Murray entertained his family at a delightful Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. W. Fletcher of Clyde and Jay Benton of Oswego were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smith. I wish you a happy New Year and work with me for a better paper and a greater circulation. Be loyal—sub- sequence. S. Vilain, Carter, correspondent ELIZABETH, N. J. Elizabeth, N J—Mrs. Itsa Jones, 119 Rector street, is at her home after undergoing a serious operation at the Elizabeth General Hospital. She is still under the doctor's care. The funeral of Peter Gates, Lafayette street, a deacon of Shiloh Baptist church, was held from that place Wednesday, December 29. The funeral of Miss Anna Bell, 75 Broad street, was at the Union Baptist church Monday, January 3, at 2 p.m Miss Bell was formerly of Petersburg, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Mosely, Penn avenue, are out after being confined with Wim to the last week. Mrs. Wim Phillips, 471 Penn avenue, was confined to her bed for three weeks. Shiloh Baptist Church, 103 Murray street, the Rev. A. D. Jones, pastor, Preaching by the pastor at 10:45 a.m. and 7, 45 p. m., Sunday school at 4 p. m. Union Baptist Church, East Grand street, the Rev L. C. Hurdle, pastor Preaching by the pastor at 10.45 p. m. and 7.45 p. m. Sunday school at 3 p. m. and 11 at 7 to 8 p. m. Sunday school teacher Mrs Amanda Buried Thursday, December 27, 1915. Mrs Lawney Smith, who was in the hospital died last Sunday morning. Mrs Rosa Jones is greatly improved Mr and Mrs Hartwell Mosley is on the road to recovery. Goodwin Davis Is Improving. Daniel Rice, North Broad street, leaves Wednesday for a month's vacation in the South Frank Bell is at home with the nagripe Mrs George Thomas 1175 Mary street, gave a jiny surprise on Saturday, New Year's Day Guests were present from New York City, Newark and Ashbury Park and Elizabeth, N. J. Lawyer Jones, 5 Grove street, has returned to work after a few days of sickness Mrs Mary Huddlesdon of New York City has returned home after spending a week or so with her mother. Mrs Matilda Blaine, Bond street, has returned home after a trip to the South. John Early is confined to his bed with nagripe Mrs Mary Taylor is sick with the lagripe Mr and Mrs T W. Chase, 848 Lafayette street, spent the week and in Newark, with Mr and Mrs. Flody Johnson, Mulberry street, formerly of Elizabeth, N. J. Mr and Mrs Isham Jones' daughter, Liberty street, is improving. The Christmas cantata rendered at the Union Baptist Church Thursday December 27, was a success. Mrs George Davis, Pennsylvania avenue, is out again after being sick. LAKEWOOD. N. I. LAKWOOD, N. J.-Miss Bertha Walker spent the Xmas holidays visiting relatives and friends in Baltimore and Washington. Mrs. Rose Walker of the A. M. E. Zion Church joined as a full member on Sunday night. Mr and Mrs. William Barnette, John street, spent Christmas visiting Mrs. Barnette's mother in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs. Jesse Seymour are pleased over the arrival of a little daughter Christmas eve. The members and friends of the Sixth Street Baptist Church presented the Rev Mr Young with a suit for Christmas. The Rev and Mrs Young wish to thank the members and friends of the Church for their kindness during the holidays. Mrs. Susan White, who has been somewhat indisposed is much improved. Miss Alice Riddle who has been quite ill is improving. Messrs Quander of Philadelphia Flames of Brooklyn were domiciled as the Morris Cottage for the holidays. In the eyes of God all men are equal, but students of sociology know that there is a barrier which must forever exist between the whites and blacks, and which no time can remove. Certain laws in nature are as immutable as the seeds of time, and they cannot be changed. Silver is not gold, and while both metals can be made into beautiful creations, they must forever remain dissimilar. So it is with the white and the black races. Here is a man virtually stating that God thinks all men are equal, but students of sociology know better. There is a class of sociological students who pretend to know more about the human race than God does, but we should like to know where any of them got the knowledge that "there is a barrier which must forever exist between the whites and blacks, and which no time can remove?" Mr. Lindley goes on to say that certain laws in nature are as immutable as the seeds of time, and they cannot be changed. What the "seeds of time" are, we do not know; but we take it that this statement is made to heighten and strengthen the "barrier" referred to in the first statement. SOUTH AND THE NEGRO. The last issue of "The New Republic" contained an article entitled "Southern Prosperity." From it we quote the following paragraph: The low standard of education in the South both among poor whites and Negroes, though this standard is steadily rising, is still the chief drawback to its steady and rapid progress towards better agriculture, and a higher civilization based on prosperity. The whites may draw the line ever so sharply against the Negroes, but in the end the two races are tied together by that strongest of ties, common economic interests. Southern culture depends upon Southern prosperity, which depends upon agriculture, which in turn, depends upon the Negro. You cannot displace the Negro by Italians or other European immigrants, and you cannot kill off the black men nor deport them. As the South advances, as the agricultural revolution, with its demand for higher skill, progresses, the necessity for a general raising of the standards of living and capability of the Negro agricultural population becomes more insistent. What is the barrier to which Mr. Lindley makes such oracular reference? Does he mean that there is an immutable law of nature which forbids white and black people living in the same block? If that were true it would be entirely unnecessary to enact city ordinances on the subject; it requires no legislative acts to keep terrapins from living up in the trees with the squirrels. Does he mean that there is a barrier fixed by nature which bars the black man from participating in the higher cultural life? The general progress of the whole race toward all that culture means, the marked advancement of so many thousands, and the possession of the highest culture by so many individuals absolutely disproves any such theory. Or does Mr. Lindley mean that there is a barrier fixed by nature between whites and blacks, such as there is between a higher and lower order of animals, which stands in the way of physical union between the races? Then we should like to have him account for the presence of the three or four million people of mixed blood in this country. Perhaps, our sociological friend's theory is that physical union between the races is possible, but is a violation of the laws of nature; in fact, a sort of crime of bestiality. This is a common theory and much preached by a certain class of "students of sociology." If this were true, in contrast of such a union would be monstrosities or degenerates. This we know is not so. Ever the milder and quite familiar charge that the product of such a union is physically, mentally and morally inferior to both parent races will not stand the most cursory study of the condition of people of mixeed blood; to say nothing of the mention of such names as Dumas Pushkin, Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington. There is the whole issue summed up in a few words... The issue which, sooner or later, must be faced. No expectation could be more absurd than the one based on the desire for the South to rise and, at the same time, hold the Negro down. The two races are bound together so that neither one can forego its duties to the other. Some day all the people of the South and the whole country will realize this truth and act accordingly. PLAYING WITH THE U. S. On reading the news of the sinking of the British liner "Persia" the American naturally asks, what kind of a game are the Teutonic Powers playing with this government? As soon as the country is assured from Washington that Germany or Austria has yielded, that the crisis is past, and we began to settle down from our nervous tension, there comes another flash out of a clear sky and we are again in the midst of the storm. This has happened so often that it no longer appears to be chance. When it was announced from Washington that the "Lusitania" crisis was over and that Germany had yielded, even while the headlines in the papers were fresh, there came the sinking of the "Arabic." While the same announcement was being made about the "Arabic" case, there came the sinking of the "Ancona." And again, while the papers were still announcing the yielding of Austria on the "Ancona' case, there comes the sinking of the "Persia." It is time to ask, are the Teuonic Powers playing with the United States? the past ten years. Charleston is listed next with 32.7 and Savannah, Atlanta, New Orleans and Nashville follow close after in order. Then there is a sudden drop to 11.8 for San Francisco, 9.3, for Chicago, 6.1 for New York, 5.3 for Pittsburgh, 4 for Buffalo, and only 2.4 for Milwaukee. The reason which the "Metropolis" advances for the extremely bad showing made by the South; namely, its large colored population, is correct so far as it goes. No doubt the large colored population does furnish its fair quota of murderers, but the high ratio for the South is hot due so much to the number of murderers furnished by the colored people as it is to the number of victims which they furnish. The colored people around Blakely, Ga., recently furnished about a dozen—up to the time of this writing—at a clip. The "Metropolis" finds that, for the same population 100 persons are murdered in the United States to 56 in Italy, 31 in Prussia, and 13 in England, and makes the following comment: What can be done to blot out this shameful record? The "Spectator" makes a pertinent and practical suggestion. Nearly two-thirds of the murders examined were committed by firearms. The chief reason for the increase of homicidal crimes is given as the inadequacy of laws regulating the carrying of deadly weapons. "The means of murder are entirely too convenient, and the pistol-carrying habit in many sections of the country is an evil of the first importance." The way to bring the American murder rate down to a less disgraceful level, then is to disarm our private citizens and make it impossible for them to buy weapons. Again the "Metropolis" is, right so far as it goes, but it doesn't go far enough. What is needed is prompt and just enforcement of law; whether it be for or against white or black. It is clear to any thinking man that we cannot have two kinds of law. When the law is tampered with in favor of any class, we have a weakening of the foundations and the entire structure of society, a weakening which finally affects the favored class more deleteriously than it does the unfavored class. It is the plain and urgent duty of the newspapers of this country to condemn all lawlessness, to preach the just and fearless enforcement of law, whether it fall on white or black, and thus stiffen up the moral fibre of the various communities they serve so that public opinion will allow and demand that the law take its course. If this is not done, we are plainly headed for unbridled crime and anarchy. THE A. M. E. CHURCH REVIEW will contain impressive and beautiful pictures of scenes at the funeral of the - Late Dr. Booker T. Washington here published for the first time, together with a very strong and unusual article on Dr. Washington by Mr. George W. Forbes of West End Branch VIEWS AND REVIEWS NATURE AND SOME SOCIOLOGISTS. Several weeks ago we commented upon an article on segregation written by Booker T. Washington and published after his death in "The New Republic." In the issue of "The New Republic" December 25, a man by the name of John Jay Lindley writes a letter in which he pointedly disagrees with the views that had been set forth by Dr. Washington. He makes an attempt to reason the matter out; and here is a sample of his reasoning: If Mr. Lindley made such an argument as that to a mule, he would be likely to get what he calls his brains kicked out; and yet, this is the sort of argument which, on account of its mouth-filling words, makes an impression on a great many human beings. If you wish to make your friends happy during the New Year present them with a subscription to THE NEW YORK AGE. GEORGIA AGAIN. Georgia again goes on record; this time with a wholesale killing of Negroes at Blakely. In addition, four lodge buildings have been burned and the wave of hatred has not yet spent itself. The report sent out from Blakely, recording the discovery of a plot hatched in the colored secret societies to kill Villipigue is too absurd to be given notice. The following is a part of the reported statement of Villipigue's wife: We arrived at Blakley about 10 o'clock. As we were driving home Henry told me that as he was on his way to Albany to meet me he had a little trouble with a Negro named Goolsby and when I questioned him, he said that he was in the buggy with Lain Coachman and the son of Preacher Dumass, when they met a Negro in a buggy. Mr. Villipigue said that he turned out as far as possible, but that the Negro boy ran into him. While the other two men held the boy Henry said that he whipped him with a buggy whip. Then he said that he came on to Albany. Now, the point we are driving at lies beyond the question of either segregation or amalgamation considered within their ordinary limits. We are driving at these pseudo-scientific theories which darkly hint at the existence of some mysterious, eternal bar-sinister which shuts the Negro off from the rest of humanity; a thing which no anatomist or chemist or psychologist has yet been able to find. It has been demonstrated and is continually being demonstrated that a normal black man, given the same environment and opportunities, will develop physically, mentally and ethically the same as any other man. It has also been demonstrated and is continually being demonstrated that there is no natural physical aversion between the Negro and other races; in fact, just the opposite is true. And this is true not only of mere animal attraction, but also of the higher and purer affections. Many a white child has loved the broad bosom of its black mammy better than it did the arms of its own mother. Where, then, is this aversion established by nature and sanctioned by God? Prejudice against the Negro is a matter of training and education. Any one familiar with conditions in Georgia can from this statement surmise the cause of the whole tragedy. Goolsby evidently refused to give Villipigue the whole of the road, and for this he was duly horsewhipped. An investigation would most likely prove that Goolsby owned a better team than Villipigue. Still, in spite of their absurdity such theories as the one set forth by Mr. Lindley find many believers. Such a belief works a subtle injury to us which is more damaging than lynchings or other violent insults of prejudice, because its effect is to put us outside the human pale, to assign us to a place somewhere just this side of the most advanced apes. Finally, let us say to Mr. Lindley and other such "students of sociology" that if colored people live together in the same sections or districts, they should do so for social or economic reasons or on account of their own preference, and not because they are forced by some legislative enactment. Especially do they object to being herded off in compliance with any law of nature-faking which attempts to rule them out of the human race. We should like to have a plain, truthful account of just what has happened at Blakely. WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY W. 8. Cameron Not a Contractor. To the Editor of the Ack. LAWLESSNESS IN THE UNITED STATES. On behalf of the members of the Y. M. C. A. in this city, I want to thank you for the prominence given our special effort here on the 12th of December, 1915, in the interest of the new building. The Florida "Metropolis," one of the leading white dailies of the South, recently had an editorial on the murder rate in this country, in which special comment was made upon the high figures for the Southern States. We commented upon these figures some months ago. The "Metropolis" goes on to say: The Spectator, an insurance journal, has made an impressive study of American murder records in the last ten years. The result isn't flattering to a country that prides itself on its superior civilization and humanity. The review covers thirty cities in all sections of the country. The South makes the most unfavorable showing, due doubtless to its large and comparatively irresponsible colored population. Memphis, Tenn., wins the unflattering title of the "most murderous city in the world." The figures given by the "Metropolis" show that in Memphis 68.4 persons out of every 100,000 have been murdered each year for In justice to Mr. W. S. Cannon who gave us $550, I feel that the correction should be made that he is not a prosperous contractor, but the feounder and head of the L. B. Co. of the leading force of the state, which has its headquarters in its own building in the city of Atlanta. Thanking you again for the prominent space given our effort in your paper and hoping that your campaign will net you many subscribers all over the country, I beg to remain. W. J. TRENT. Secy. Atlanta, Ga. Supramely Interesting. To the Editor of The Age: The grand old Ago is as regular in its arrival as clock work, and always supremely interesting. ALFONZO DUMAR. Kingston, Jammica, B. W. I. LYNCHBURG, VA. LYNCHBURG, Va.—Gladys Everett of Howard University, is spending Xmas with her parents. Miss Ellen Morris is spending Xmas with parents. Janies Garland spent Xmas in the city. few days in the city. Mrs. Hattie Francis returned to the city Sunday after spending the Xmas hojjdays in Atlantic City. John Young of Atlantic City is spending some time in the city. Miss Julia Wyshe, one of the teachers at Morgan College, spent Xmas in Charlotte, N. C., her home. Miss Margaret Bugg of Howard University is spending Xmas with her parents. The Art Club entertained at Mrs. U. S. G. Patterson's Wednesday night. James George of New York is spending Xmas in the city. Miss Lucile Harrison, teaching at St. Paul, spent Xmas in the city visiting parents. Miss Eula Watkins of Baltimore spent Xmas in the city visiting parents. Miss H. V. Pankey spent Christmas visiting in Jacksonville, Fla. The Rev. Matley spent Christmas visiting his daughter on Wise street. Miss Ophelia Spencer is spending the holiday with her parents. Mrs. Lucinda P. Coles continues quite sick at her home. Mrs. Leila Watkins is on the sick list. Mrs. Agnes Trotter Wilson of New York City is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Spencer. Lawyer Allen, of Danville, spent the holidays with his family. Miss Leutia Downing of Roanoke, spent several days with Miss Goldie Pruitt. Mr and Mrs Matthew Blake spent the holidays with parents at Buena Vista. Dr. Cally Leftwich is visiting in the city COVINGTON, VA. Covington, Va.-Xmas has shown some marked improvement among the people of town. In that there are few arrests, and a little drunkenness. Devotional services were held at all of the churches Sunday. BY NUMBER OF HURCH REVIEW pictures of scenes at the funeral of the R. T. Washington mother with a very strong and unusual orge W. Forbes of West End Branch BY DR. WASHINGTON, written cap- Table is one of the last articles Dr. Among the holiday visitors were Mrs. Wyner Watson-Clark of Montgomery, W. Va., guest of the Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Hackett of Highland St.; Miss Cora L. Davis, teacher at Marlington, W. Va.; Mrs. F. D. Moss of Louisa, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Pierces. Jas. H. Oxford has accepted a position at Ronconerto, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nelson of Barber, Va., spent day in Covington during the holidays, guests of Mrs. A. J. Adams, Nelson street. The vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. A. F. Lomans, has been filled by Mrs. Lucy Payne-Pannell. Howard Watson and wife, visited his father, W. G. Watson, Mr. Watson is a successful barber at Lewisburg, W. Va. The old folks dinner given by the Circle Decomber $0, was an enjoyable affair. Mrs. J. T. Sabatil, Mrs. M. S. Clark, Mrs. Wm. H. Smith and Miss Camilla G. Scott of Clifton, were visitors in Covington Thursday. BALTIMORE, MD Baltimore, Md—John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond Planet, delivered the principal address at a patrolic mass meeting held under the auspices of the M. C. A. Sunday and the M. C. object was "The Hand-writing on the Wall." Miss Frances Murphy, a teacher in the city schools, is ill at her home. City Councilman Harry Cummings delivered an address at the Emancipation celebration, held at Faith Press bysterian church, York, Pa., Monday night. The Rev. G. W. Kincaid filled the pulpit at John Wesley M. E. church Sunday morning. Miss Elise B. C. Willimas and John Angus Minor were the principals in a pretty wedding which took place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Josephine Blackwell, a few evenings ago. The Rev. P. Carter Neal officiated. Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Johnks, 135 W. 136th street, New York City, are visiting relatives here. At the recent meeting of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the M. E. church, held in New York, the Rev. I. L. Thomas re-elected a general field agent. Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst have returned from Florida. FRANKLIN, PA FRANSLIN, Pa.—A delightful recital was given Wednesday evening in Bethel A. M. E. Church by Miss Estelle E. Pinkney, soprano soloist, and Miss C. L. Nickerson, pianist of Oberlin Conservatory of Music. The Rev. H. H. Summers, pastor of the church, assisted by an excellent committee; made complete arrangements for the recital. Miss Pinkney possesses a splendid voice and she delighted the appreciative audience with her excellent interpretation of the numbers on the program. The piano work of Miss Nickerson was a delight and her numbers were given with skillful expression and perfect technique. Both young ladies proxed themselves artists of rare ability in they will receive a cordial welcome should they return. PROVIDENCE R PROVIDENCE. R. L.-The Rev. S. W. Smith, for almost 12 years pastor of the Cougdon Street Baptist-Church tendered his resignation January 1. The resignation has not yet been accepted. Miss Marion Gray had a party this week. A large number was present. Miss Miller of Newport was in the city Sunday, guest of Miss Pauline Sadder. The Rev. S. W. Smith and family were guests at the dinner of Mr. and Mrs. William Younger, Wheaton street. Mr. Shea has purchased a two-tenement house corner of Bates and Lippit streets ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA, Ga., The recent report of Registrar J. W. Davis shows that Morehouse College this year has on its rolls the largest number of students since the institution was founded forty-nine years ago. The number is 400. The mails for the competition of the scripture reading and the scripture recitation prizes occurred Friday night, December 17. The Willard Chamberlin scripture reading prize of $30 was awarded to Ira Reid of the second year class of the Academy. The Samuel Graves scripture recitation prize of $30 was awarded to John Nance of the sophomore class. Morehouse welcomed as visitors during holiday, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips of Hampton Institute; Frank Sykes, former student of the school, pitcher of the Lincoln Stars, New York, now a student of the Howard Dental College, Washington, D. C.; Prof. J. L. Kilpatrick of the college class of '12, now teaching at the State Normal at Montgomery, Ala., and the Rev. Mr. Scrivens, a graduate of the Divinity School. The fifty-third anniversary of freedom was celebrated at the emancipation exercise held at Spekman Seminary under the auspices of the Pi Gamma Literary Society. B. W. Turner delivered a very splendid anion entitled "Equality Under the Law." Miss Rosa Latimer read a very striking paper on Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist. The main address was delivered by Prof. Garrie Ward Moore, professor of political economy at Morehouse, and probation officer in the Juvenile Court of this city. His theme, "The New Freedom," was very scholarly treated and showed great power. Professor Trevor of Gammon Theological Seminary addressed the Y. M. C. A. Sunday morning, January 2. BRUNSWICK, GA. Braunswick, GA.—E. I. Robinson has returned to Mechair Medical College after spending the holidays with his parents. The Piccola Club was delightfully entertained on Thursday evening by Dr. and Mrs. R. N. Jackson. Miss C. McIntyre has returned after leasant trip to Savannah, Ga. J. S. Buggs, formerly of this city, now residing in St. Petersburg, Fla., is now in the drng business and reports success. Richard Fraley has gone to St. Louis, Mo., where he will reside in the future. Adam Little, doing business at Darien. is spending a few days with his family. Read The Age. Mrs. Mary Stephen died Saturday p. m., after her ill illness. The body was canonized to Savannah by Mrs. J. Stephenson and her husband, H. Stephenson, Sr. ORANGEBURG, S. C. ORANGEBURG, S. C.-The Juniors of the Normal department of the State Agricultural and Mechanical College of South Carolina held their annual banquet in the east room of the library in Bradham Hall, President Bryant and other members of the class receiving the guests. The hall was decorated with American Flags and cut flowers, with portraits of Booker T. Washington, Abraham Lincoln and President R. S. Wilkinson swirling in the center. Marie Farrall furnished by the chief sextet and the university orchestra. President Wilkinson was the guest of honor, and W. S. Ravenel acted as master of ceremonies. Henry S. Washington of Charleston, Nathan Beckett of Charleston, and Maggie Martin of Due West, were the class representatives on the program and President Wilkilson responded. The president spoke very highly of the accomplishments of the class of '18. HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS. Holly Spring, Miss.-The William Jubilee Singers gave a recital in Rust University Chapel Friday night, December 31. A large crowd was present. Emancipation Day services were observed at Rust Saturday, January 1. Jubilee numbers were rendered by the college choir, including "Free at Last." Prof. E. H. McKissack read the Emancipation Proclamation and the Rev. W. H. Gilliam of this city, presiding elder, was speaker of the hour. After this a magnificent flag was presented the college chanel from the College Preparatory, and Normal Department. This flag was the gift of Mr. Teal, former member of the faculty, and a veteran member of the Grand Army of the Republic. J. M. Branlon, '17, was master of this ceremony and spoke. Warren Davis, formerly of this city but now of Memphis, Tenn., was in the city Sunday, December 2. A number of rural school teachers of this city sit携 their XKman holidays here, missing Misses Adelade Horton Alma Mare, Earnostine and Floy Davis, Gayvelle Dixon Chelale Clay and Annie Wilkerson. Mrs. Blanche Clay Reynolds, of Ripley, is spending the holidays with relatives and friends in this city. Students and faculties of M. I. and Rust'Colleges, attended church at Anderson's chapel and Ashbury Sunday, January 2. Miss Mamie Seale, Bonnier steret, is spending some days in Oxford. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Los ANGELES, CALIF., Through Scholarship Contest, the B. Y. P. U. Federation of Southern California has begun the establishment of a great education in the West. From 12 of the leading churches representative contestants for scholarship did well in efforts to obtain scholarships. Persons who merited and received scholarships are: Miss Marguerite Robinson, Friendship Baptist Church, Pasadena; second, Mrs. N. F. McMickens, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Pasadena; third, Elijah Payne, Providence Baptist Church, Los Angeles; fourth, Miss Hazel Watson, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Boyle Heights. At the conclusion of the contest a program was rendered. S. P. Johnson was master of ceremonies. A reception was held in honor of the successful contestants. These persons will be trained in Biggers Business College, the only institute of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains. This educational plan was originated by the President of the Federation, J. Allen Reese. The Los Angeles Forum received a letter of commendation from the Loma Linda institution praising the Forum for its interest in Miss Ruth Temple, an exceptionally good student, worthy of the scholarship given her by the Forum. A public demonstration in favor of civic righteousness was held at Wesley Chapel M. E. Church Sunday December 26, 1915, under the auspices of the Los Angeles Forum. President Stevens of the Los Angeles Forum made the opening remarks. AB GEORGIA SOWS SHE REAPS. (From The Boston Traveler) As Georgia reaps, so Georgia sows. The state which definitely and definitely took her stand as first among those units of society which insist that mob law takes precedence over all other laws of civilization, is today enjoying a revival or continuance of race wars in which both Negroes and whites have suffered death by violence. It is necessary to go into the merits of the latest demonstration of the Georgian method. It is a progressive and inevitable development of the spirit roused to its most dangerous pitch when Frank was murdered and his murders—all known to those who might have been expected to uphold law—were not even inconvenienced by nominal arrest. If Georgia, which now and then boasts of her attractiveness for new settlers, new blood and new enterprises, wishes to drive away those whom she pretends to invite, she knows how to do it, and is doing it. We have heard loud and entirely justifiable protests against the German method of dealing with Belgians and of the Turkish method of minimizing the Armenian problem. We are sometimes inclined to believe that it would be wholesome and beneficial if the President of the United States—himself of southern origin and sympathies—could be induced to reason publicly with those of his fellow citizens who, responsible men in their communities, encourage, defend and sometimes resort to methods which, employed in Europe during the denounced by Americans, north and south, in the inhuman and indesirable. The President is his man, on fronted by large international men, but certain problems connected with the present and ultimate welfare of this country are pressing, though neither political party may concern itself with them. THE HOME OF THE HUNTERS Howard Orphanage Group of Three Cottages 300 ORPHANS JOIN IN HONORING WASHINGTON James H. Gordon, superintendent of the institutions; Dr. Charles H. Roberts, Fred R. Moore, ex-Senator Carl S. Burr, Jr., Lester A. Walton, Judge John R. Kelly and Mrs. Haidee Carroll, a member of the Huntington, L. I., School Board, who was recently elected a member of the Howard Opaline Board. The other numbers on the program were recitations and songs by children. The choral work of the orphans was as inspiring as the speeches, and were the Music School Settlement and the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School to co-operate and see to it that these children were taught Negro songs, funds could be adopted which should prove mutually beneficial to both institutions. That the influential white residents of Long Island are beginning to appreciate the worth and great possibilities of the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School in their midst was made clear at the Washington in West London Street, the Rev J. M. R. Barden saviors. Some of them pledged to make it the greatest institution of its kind in the North, while ex-Senator Burr spoke of making it "the Tuskegee of the North," and speaking the speakers sat down to an old-fashioned southern dinner, which was heartily enjoyed. During the forenoon Mrs. Gordon have a luncheon which was attended by L. Hollingsworth Wood, William Fredrick Tricktrom Tostman, Lester Walton, memorial service of Fred R. More and Dr. Charles H. Roberts. The Howard Orphanage and Industrial School, which is located in Long island, about forty miles from Brooklyn, is beginning to attract general attention. The suggestion that the school be made great northern industrial institution, the great progress it has made within few years has been due primarily to efforts of L. Hollingsworth Wood, Mrs. B. Snevily, and Mr. Gordon and her patient corps of assistants. As the plot of ground owned by the toward Orphanage and the Industrial hool consisted of nearly six hundred acres, it is in a position to engage in farming on a large scale, and the adversity of taking advantage of this unusual opportunity is being seriously concerned by those directly concerned in the welfare and future of the institution, meat, eggs and milk used are provided by the institution, and although some of the things raised on the farm are also sold for outside consumption, there is some likelihood of the school lending its energies to furnish a larger number of products for the market in the near future. The plant at the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School is modern and affords the institution an opportunity to conduct a model farm of which the farm buildings are in good condition and the erection of new ones are under contemplation. Aside from the erection of buildings for agricultural purposes, new buildings are to be acquired in dormitories. There, soon will be com- ```markdown ``` Howard Orphanage Boys Milking in Barn Yard pleted a building where domestic science will be taught, it has been decided to make domestic science one of the many features of the school. The majority of cottages occupied by the children were outfitted with the latest sanitary improvements. The condition of the children and cottages was recently the subject of favorable comment by William J. Poherly, second deputy commissioner of the Department of Public Charities, who was appointed to the institution, in a letter to President Wood, praised the work of Mrs. Gordon and her chief workers. The Howard Orphanage and Industrial School is a growing institution and the co-operation of colored citizens is needed to make it a credit to the race and to the State of New York. To date the financial task of taking care of the little colored orphans has been shouldered by charitably-inclined white citizens, but it is believed that when the colored citizens of Greater New York and of New York State are made to understand the howard Orphanage Industrial School in New York conducted in the interest of the race they will gladly come forward and play an important part in making it what it $8 destined to be—a great institution. Sed land, towels, stockings and periodicals are available at all times, and clubs could be formed among the women of Greater New York to supply the orphans with these needs. The officers of the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School are: L. Hollihy, president; A. Avery, Peasele, vice-president; William Frederick Trotman, secretary; $8 Mansfield B. Sinclay, treasurer. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL HELD IN NEW YORK NEW ORLEANS, LA.—More than 1200 people assembled on December 12 in the Central Congregational Church, the Rev. H. H. Dunn, pastor, to take part in medical services in honor of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington. The principal address was made by the president, leading Hebrew minister of this city. His subject was "Booker T. Washington & Modern Prophet." 25th Inlet Holks Washington Memorial, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Territory.—One of the most solemn and at the same time impressive services ever undertaken, which took place at the 25th Infantry Amusement Hall, on Sunday evening, December 19, 1915, as a memorial to the sage of Tuskegee. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Scott Literary Society and the various fraternities. Special music being furnished by the 25th Infantry Band, conducted by Chir Musician Leslie King, or the Pirate Highbaugh, Quartermaster Church, Pirate The meeting bekan promptly at 6 p.m. and the United Spanish War Veterans marched from the Veteran's Hall to the place of meeting in a body, being all men and the United Spanish War Veterans on the program were well rendered and evinced careful preparation of the John and the song of the band and the songs recorded by the Glee Club, are deserving of special mention. Private Highbush and the songs of "Swing Low, Swing Charitie," Mr. Hilson's eulogy, Private Rickman's essay and Private Moses Tennesseman's testimony of "Swing Low, Swing Charitie," the audience with interest. Chaplain Oscar J. W. Scott delivered the adjective "evening, taking as his subject, "Hooker T. Washington An I knew Him." 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. The following is the program in detail: selections by the 25th Infantry Battalion, "Snowy Hymn," "Shall we meet beyond the river" congregation; Prayer, Chaphlain Oscar J. W. Scott; Appreciation of the work of the 25th Infantry Battalion, Washington, Quartermaster Sergeant John H. Alle, Co. H.; Selection, band; Eulogy on the Life of Dr. Washington, Washington, Quartermaster Private Leon H. Herriford; Remarks by the heads of fraternal organizations Corporal Benjamin H. Mills, Co. F.; Corporal Benjamin H. Mills, Co. B.; Corporal Leon H. Herriford; Co. B, for the Odd Fellows; Sergeant Jones, Co. L; for the United States Army, Casan, Brooker T. Washington, Co. K; Song, "Swing Low, Sweet Charlot," Gloe Club and congregation led by Private Highbaugh. (Mrs. Scott accompanying at the piano). Personal Herminances of my life at Tuskegee, Jones, Co. M.; Quartet, Lead Kindly Lily, Co. M.; Lead T. Washington As I Knew Him," Chapman O. J. W. Scott; Taps; Benediction; Memorial committee was composed of Mrs. Scott, 25th Infantry; Chief Musician, L. Scott, 25th Infantry; First Sergeant Bryson, Co. D., 26th Infantry; Quartermaster Sergeant John H. Allen, Co. H., 26th Infantry; Corporal BenJ. H. Mills, Co. M., 26th Infantry; Corporal BenJ. H. Mills, Co. M.; Private Richman, Co. K.; Private Graves, Co. M. 53D YEAR OF FREEDOM MARKED BY MEETINGS The fifty-third anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln was celebrated on January 1, 1916, by the colored people of the United States with practically unanimity. Hardly a community, town or city but had its gathering of patriotic spirits to hear the reading of the Proclamation and to listen to an address bearing upon the granting of freedom to the enslaved Negro. The distinguished orators of the race responded to invitations to deliver addresses and all phases of the race question were treated by these eloquent representatives. Two Meetings at New Boshelle. Two Mealtings at New Rochelle, New York tournament celebration was celebrated in two places in New Rochelle on Saturday, and the principal Negroes were animal appreciation gala. At the time Catherine A. M. E. Zion Church, Hon. William H. Lewis, ex-communist, was the principal speaker. Saml Broddle had charge of the musical department. Stotson Griffin introduced the speaker. He said "that he had known him well." He said that he was leaving Harvard College. William Lewis was entering. He further said-that the colored boy of to-day was the principal example of the Hon. William H. Lewis. At the Tierney Hall meeting, Hon. George H. White, former. Congressman, North Carolina, Miss Smith Read, Miss Smith, Miss Smith Read, he delivered a strong address to an appreciative audience. Joseph Bates had charge of the musical program. Mme. Lulu Robinson Jones was the solitor. Celebration at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va.—The fifty-third anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation was fittingly celebrated at Hampton Institute today. Over 1,500 colored men, women and children were in attendance. The program follows: Reedding—The Emancipation Proclamation. Mrs. Mamie Robinson. Singing—"Oh Freedom" and "My Country. Prayer the Rev. J. T. Johnson. In instructory remarks by the president of the day, A. W. E. Basette, Sr. Welcome address to the celebrators, Dr. H. B. Frissell, principal of Hampion Institute. by students of the Hampion Institute, (a) Miss Grace B. Stewart, Phoebus; (b) Eli Bird (Cherokee Indian). — "Freedman's Hymn, Catherine Fields Gay"; "Deep River," Harry Burleigh. Oration—William M. Reid, of Portsmouth, Hampton, '77. Benediction—the Rev. J. T. Johnson. Baltimore, Md.-Emancipation Day services were held at John Wesley M. Museum, Baltimore, Md. ers included Dr. Ernest Lyon, pastor of the church; the Rev. Dr. A. L. Morgan, the Rev. George F. Bragg and George Owens. Miss Margaret Flagg read the Eman- Miss Margaret Flagg read the Emancipation Proclamation. Emancipation Day in Newport. Emancipation Day in Southwest Rights—termed nation's cancer by the Rev. William B. Reed, pastor of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, who died in a selfish, narrow, egotistic and severely cruel at moral subagulation of the South, present political condition of the South, before an audience which filled the church, for the celebration of the 63rd anniversary of the Emancipation Proc- Commander William S. Bailley and other members of the Lawton-Warren spoke. Commander Bailley making an extended address and Comrades John T. Delano, George B. Smith and Frank Kinsley presided and W. C. Weeden offered prayer. The Emancipation Proclamation was read by F. C. Clarke, the choir, the choir, Lincoln's Gottsburg address was read by Miss Ella Newman, and in conclusion the choir and congratulated "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Raleigh's Celebration. Raleigh, N. C.—The fifty-third anniversary of emancipation was celebrated here Saturday, January 1. At the event, Mr. M. McCoy, well filled with Negroes who came out to pay homage on the anniversary of the day on which President Abraham Lincoln signed the proclamation freeing Negroes in this country held as slaves. Dr. L. B. Capehart, president and T. L. McCoy, secretary, of the committee, conducted the affairs and a well arranged program was carried out. The following was the program: Song, "My Country is the Jaws," in invocation of D. J. Avery, conducted by Mrs. Cella Wortham, assisted by Dr. Geo. T. Jones; remarks, Col. James H. Young; poem by Miss C. James H. Young; reading, "President Abraham Lincoln's proclamation," A. T. White; songs plantation maledation; or the Rev M. A. Talley of Rocky Mount, N. C.; introduction, the Rev. Jas. K. Snitter-white. Emanolpation at Brunswick, Ga. Brunswick, Ga.-Jan. I. was cheerfully celebrated by all Brunswickians and students at the freedom from the bondage of slavery. The parade was composed of the fraternity of Prof. L. Godfrey's concert headed by Prof. L. Godfrey's concert held at the Shiloh Baptist church of which Dr. S. C. Roberts was the pastor. The exercises were held at the Shiloh Baptist church of which Dr. S. C. Roberts was the pastor. The direction of Prof. W. A. Perry, the choirists, including the National song composed by Prof. E. A. Johnson, were B. J. Davies, the speaker of the occasion showed no small ability as a man, race leader and a constructive power. His subject was "Race Building." Pickens Spokesman, Jackson, Ga. Macon, Ga.—More than three, three-thousand whites, attended the annual celebration, held in the City Auditorium, under the umphos of the Dunbar-Hughes Literary Association last Friday. The speakers included. Attorney A. T. Walden—president of the association that organized the college. William Pickens of Morgan College, Baltimore. Professor Pickens' spoke on "The Negro in the Civil War" since Emancipation." He declared whether or not the Negro was disfranchised or poorly educated, the man could not escape the influence that the race has on his civilization. Buchanan at Pulaski, Tenn. PULASAN, Tenn.—The Negroes of this place celebrated the fifty-third anniversary of their emancipation yesterday by a spectacular parade in which half the Negroes of the county seemed to take public addresses which were characterized the part of the leading local Negroes and sound advice by Walter S. Buchanan, president of the State Agricultural Watch night services were held at Mechanical College for Negroes at Normal, Ala., who delivered the principal address. His subject was "A Generation of Readjustment." He recounted the social and economic development of his people during the last fifty odd years and paid high tribute to the people of the South for the thousands of dollars which they received from Negro Christian and educational institutions. Buchanan spoke in part as follows: "That the Negro is provided for in the public school system of the South, from the primary school through college, inadequate though that provision is made, the Negro's beneficence adds greatly to the strength of our higher private institutions, and in many instances Southern white teachers are giving their lives to the cause of Negro education. These circumstances consider that there are people in this audience today who can remember when it was a crime to teach Negro the alphabet. The meeting was held in the Court House and was in charge of the Negro leaders of this city, with B. H. Morrell and David L. White managing. At Bettia School, Trenton, S. C. TRENTON, S. C.-Seymour Carroll, son of the Rev. Richard Carroll, of Columbia, and a student of the State Agricultural and Mechanical College of Orangeburg, S. C., delivered the Emancipation address at the Bettis Normal and Industrial School, Trenton, S. C. A large crowd heard the address. He was introduced by Principal A. W. Nicholson, and was asked a reception by his C. A. of the institution. His talk was forceful, and was one of the best ever heard here by a young man of the race. He declared in part: "The old, as well as the new South, has long since come to a larger agreement that the Negro must be in the making of America's industry. She has issued to you and to me the call that we must establish for ourselves banks, churches, schools, soda fountains, and other business activities. The awakened new South has asked the Negro to build communities of his own. In this way the white South has driven the black South into business. The man or race of men who point out to the other man or race of men who point out to the other man or race of better schools, better farrowing, better cooking, better business, is a friend to that individual or race. "Again, the white women of the South have turned to the laboring people of my race—a class of people who have had little or no attention. Today we have had more porters, thirteenth thousand, six hundred sixty-four waiters; thirty-three thousand, nine hundred fourteen road and street buildings; fourteen thousand, seventy-one chamber maids; twelve thousand, one hundred seventy-six haunts; four hundred twenty-one houseskeepers; twenty-two thousand, four hundred ninety janitors; seventeen thousand eight hundred nurses (not trained); twenty-two thousand, four hundred fifty male cooks, and two hundred five thousand, nine hundred seventy-nine female cooks, a large majority here in the Southland. The eyes of the people have been turned to the establishing of schools for Negro servants, which should receive the co-operation of both races, not only here in the South, but throughout the country. The servants are to teach those of our race who are to be house servants that there is as much art, skill and brain to be used in the kitchen or home—whether it is in that of a black man's or of a white man's—as in the laboratories of our fine universities. It is as important to be a skilled bookkeeper or a trained nurse. "These schools are for the working girls and women and should have a course that will prepare them to meet the present demand—which is for better servants, and which will enable the workers to earn better wages. The new mouth health department will teach the French chef, the polished Greek, the German pastry baker, the clever jap—all have proved that they are unable to compete with the old-fashioned Negro cooking. Institutions, such as you have here at Trenton, should send out young women who will be able to direct these schools that are for the training of Negro servants who, we hope, will be able to earn better wages and give better service. "In the past fifty years we have produced many strong and capable men of the race; we are also credited with having produced a number of shiftless degrees. During the coming fifty years we have grown more and more greater number of good men and replace our shiftless element with those of whom both races will be proud and who will contribute largely towards a "Better America." We must get the people of the world whether they live in America or elsewhere, or are honest and want to be contributors in the industrial labor of the world. A man or individual cannot rise above his moral character. But, on the other hand, if we are trusted we can succeed. Better to be a poor race and be honest than to be a rich race and pay back our sincere debt to the American people; to those who have helped and are still helping in the support of our schools; to those who backed us with their prayers and best wishes; to our bitterest enemies as well as our friends; to only by producing something the other fellow has not, or make more useful those things we have." COUNSELOR JOHNSON SPEAKS. AT SA SPEAKS AT SALEM Last Sunday afternoon, at the Ilyceum of Salem M. E. Church, Counselor A. Johnson delivered the emancipation address before a fair-sized audience. After Counselor Johnson was introduced to the audience by Counselor Philip M. Thorne, he delivered an interesting and instructive address in a most forceful manner. The speaker paid a glowing tribute to President Abraham Lincoln, many of the other friends of the Negro had befriended the Negro up to a certain point and then stopped, leaving the work for the next man to do. Not so with Lincoln. He did all in his power for the colored man. Frederick Douglass said that President Lincoln was a man of great not make him was a man of great feel as if he was a colored man; he came into his presence. Counselor Johnson told his hearers that he was tired of the man who was always preaching the race patronage, and that he was right to praise and honor your young lawyers, doctors and business men when they graduate, by flooding the rostrum with flowers and presents of all descriptions at commencement, but the better thing to do is to give them a job. He told an interesting narrative concerning a man who had lost a fortune and was compelled to pies made by his wife to earn money. An old friend of the pie man met him on the street and expressed surprise that the man who had lost his fortune now had to sell pies to make ends meet. After a few words the friend, in saying good-by, said to the man who was, seeing pies for sale, that the man quickly replied: "Fold on, friend, sympathy is alright, but buy a pie." The same holds true with the colored man who is looking for patronage—he needs a job and not sympathy. Counselor Johnson also said that he had always been a strict party man, but he had always seen a friend to the Negro. He pleaded with his hearers to take an interest in the ballot as voting was the race's protection. The Emancipation Proclamation was read by D. N. Thompson. J. S. Brown, a teacher in the city public schools, read an original poem, entitled "Race Play." Arrington Lightburne, baritone, and Lewis P. Williams, tenor, sang solos. The Choral Society rendered an anthem. URBAN LEAGUE MAKES INTERESTING REPORT The bulletin of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes for November, 1915, embraces the annual reports for 1913-14 and 1914-15, and includes the financial report. The financial report shows an expenditure for 1914-15 of $2,953.69, which includes $8,505.58 from the mayor's unemployment committee, expended in providing work for 774 unemployed men. From this activity bandages and bandages were donated to hospitals in New York and other cities. In addition to the fresh air camp for boys at Camp Verona, N. J., there has been established a convalescent home in Valley Rest, at 1000 West 100th Street, being furnished free of charge to deserving convalescent women. The report is gotten up in an interesting manner, and is different in style from the ordinary report of similar organizations. Commenting on this character, the New York Evening Post said editorially: Michele, Haskey Celebrates Anniversary- Museum, Ill.—At the Normal Vocal Institute, 3019 Calumet avenue, of which she is director, Mme E. Azalla Hackley celebrated her fifteenth anniv- erary as a singer with a Christmas tree party for the students of that institute, on Wednesday night, December 11. Mme. Hackley were her first concert gown, a pink brocaded satin, which had been remodeled three years ago by the students (va. Sa) Industrial School. Among the telegrams of congratulation was one from Mme. Annie Skillern of Denmark who originally designed the costume. A purse of gold pieces was given by the free classes. A representative from the institute presented a gold piece with a speech. The matron, Mrs. Clara M. Lewis, was also remembered with a purse of money. Each student received a photograph calendar from their teacher. W. N. Page Founder Pitts, Courler Dand Prittursen, Pa. — William Nelson Page, age 46 years, manager of the Pittsburgh Courier, died at 3 o'clock on Tuesday morning, January 4, 1916, in Washington, D. C., after an illness of a few days, death being due to bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Page died at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Malissa Law where his family had gone to spend the holidays. For the past twenty-six years Mr. Page has been employed as private secretary to one of the officials of the Carnegie Steel Company. He rose from a clerk in position to bint of hard work and perseverance. But he said that during the many years of his service with this big corporation he was never tardy and, was the embodiment of the term "tenacity." At the time of his death he was secretary to W. G. Clyde, general manager of sales. The present success of the Courier is due to the energetic efforts and efficient management of Mr. Page. He was also instrumental in the success of the Y. M. C.A. For a number of years he was secretary of the Loendi Club and was one of its founders. Mr. Page is survived by a widow, Mrs. Bessie Taylor-Page; a son, William Clyde; a daughter, Miss Mabel, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Page. SCRANTON, PA. SCRANTON, PA.-Mr. and Mrs. S. Patterson and sons entertained New Year's evening Miss Helen Johnson of Wilkes Barre and Henry Dorsey of Scranton; Messrs. Elwood Smith of Wilkes Barre; Bernard Crampton, Harry Crampton, Chester Ward, Gilbert and Leon Patterson, Scranton. The Rev. Goo, W. Williams preached a special sermon to the waiters Sunday night, subject, "Ambition." Mrs. Morton and sister, Miss L. Williams, of Bellefonte, visited Rev. and Mrs. Blackburn and daughter of Wilkes Barre Friday. Mrs. Wilson' Berrien of Fort Wayne, Ind., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. d. Nelson. Mrs. Wilson' Berrien of Fort Wayne, Ind., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. d. Nelson. Mrs. Wilson' Berrien and Mr. Edwards of Wilkes Barre were the guests of Mrs. Loula Smith and daughter, Miss Florence. New Year's. Miss Vena Smith was indisposed with a cold last week. Mrs. J. R. Johnson of Woverly, is visiting with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, Adams avenue. Homer Dawson left last Friday for New York City after several months stay in our city. WASHINGTON, D. C. WASHINGTON, D. C—At the Metropolitan A. M. S. Zion Church Sunday was Quarterly meeting, and Presiding Elder M. L. Blalock preached morning and evening to large crowds. In the afternoon Bishop A. Walters, preached the confirmation sermon and confirmed a class of 18 persons, mostly men. The Rev. Mr. Carroll, had made great arrangements for the A. M. E. Zion Church were present. Two persons were taken in at the evening service. The Journal of Negro History. a quarterly, has just made its appearance here. It is the result of the formation at the Emancipation Exposition in Chicago last August of the Association for the Study of African-American History. Dr. C. G. Woodson, a teacher in the M street high school, is editor-in-chief of the new publication. Boys and Girls Wake Up? Dr. Booker T. Washington's Picture sells on sight. More than 10,000 have been sold by other boys and girls. 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THURSDAY, JANUAR Bee oa} 9006 Ot AI ENE 00 120 OSS OEE OLE IER ET OOO OEE ROE IEEE ET EET mse: if SSeS Rok ARERR Cosh am hes RUN ea Nea ar aaa S| ae Ne Spl sep Gu abacuree ete a o Prana te *S ETSY OE ER Sat Caen Savy oa aL ais Syrroi ce ta ha RC A aie 5 eee Seong ' Pee MSS CL Pe eee Bc a 4 ogee oe Bees , Ter est ' Rea oe : ce a is Baad DES ors eS as eee ron Pe % co PSE oes % fos Resa : ea eS: : aan ae . isaelses lee NO emer s sco re e ane S A r eee coe beter ey cas — 7 . cl Bees i 7 eS F Pyt et Be 2. CO eee br Sa Who will appear in “The Octoroon” at the Lafayette Theatre next week. PASSING FOR WHITE. (BY LESTER A. WALTON) INCE the vogue of the Anita Bush S Stock Company in Harlem repeat- ed demands have been made by members of the race that this popular dramatic organization present sketches dealing with Negro hfe The chief crits- cism aimed at the offerings of the com- pany has been that Negro characters and Negro environment are entirely ignored by those who are doing so much toward cultivating a taste among col- ored theatregoers for the dramatic So in compliance with this imsistent request the Anita Bash Stock Company will give a condensed version of ‘The Octoroon” at the Lafayette Theatre, commencing Monday, January 10. “The Octoroon™ created quite a sensa- tion in theatrical circles several decades ago, and while all the characters in the piece are not Negroes the central ng- ure is a colored girl with a few drops of Negro blood in her veins who 1s loved by a white man at first ignorant of her racial identity The presentation of this sketch comes at a time when white America 1s awakening to the fact that there are thousands of colored peo- ple throughout the country of Negro origin who are living im their respective communities as white people The recent controversy im Detroit over the racial identity of the wife of a prominent doctor, who, although pos- sessing blue eyes and blond hair, was accused of beng a colored woman and the more recent case of Mrs Trank Leshe whose will was attacked in the courts of New York on the grounds. Beret cs cee oe Ae ae oy. aa ee ae ee es | Ae ee ees IT ks e Bern dead 8h a Wig eke Veg Prssssc cease Bo. ® aan iE eee a CR et: are Bee aT Ee Pca eee Pe Ler Oy rea Bs a MRS. CHAS H_ ANDERSON who will appear in ‘The Octoroon"’ at the Lafayette Theatre next week that she was the daughter of a slave in New Orleans, forcibly bring to the minds of the white people that such conditions really exist and that the so-called color, line 18 more mythical than real. Of course, the presentation of “The Cctoroon” at the Lafayette Theatre will prove to be of dramatic value only to the colored patrons It will be in no sensg educational, for few colored Amere| wans are ignorant of true conditions. It would be hard to tnd a colored per- sen over sixteen years old who does not huow of some Negro who ts “passing” tur white ‘The last play to prod the minds of the white American pubhe that many colored Americans are posing as Caucasians and marrying into white famihes was Sheldon’s “Ihe Nageer,” which was produced some years ago at the Century Theatre Put on at the psychological moment, for instance about now while the Leshe and other racial identity controversies are fresh in the public mind, “The Nigger” would create a greater furore than it did when origi- nally produced by Winthrop Ames Arrangements are being made to put on a condensed version of “The Octo- Toon otian elaborate scale, and twelve people wall be used im the cast, among them being Amita Bush, Carlotta Free- man Charles H Gilpin, Andrew Bishop and Dwoley © Wilson, the regular mem- hers of the company 1 Trancis Mores and Mre Charles Ho Anderson, wife of the popular dancing master Mrs An- — “a > ON f DON i N i fi Fa st 4 ree sr i PTs Re t Con 1 es y N Bat Y eg | SS y MRS DEANIE GEORGE | who will appear in “‘The Octoroon'’ at the Lafayette Theatre next week. dersow will make her New York debut as an actress next Sunday Over sixty minutes will be taken to present the sketch : Those preveously fired with ambition to write Negro plays and sketches, but who deplored the fact that there was no demand for their offerings, now find that conditions have suddenly taken a change for the better and that there ts a market for sketches of merit Miss Anita Bush 1s offering a prize for the Test sixty-mmute sketch dealing with Negro hfe “The Gambler's Sweetheart,” in which the Amita Bush Stock Company is ap- pearing at the Lafayette Theatre this week 1s perhaps the most ambitious of all their efforts, and Messrs Bishop, Wilson and Gilpin and Misses Bush and tT reeman are living up to the reputations they have established as thesprans THEATRICAL IOTTINGS. Thos \) Brooks, with shding Wat- son Wrothe Co, 1s at Fmpire Theatre, Hoboken eee Cumby and Brown are at Omaha, Neb Mme Vincent Bradley Allen repre- senting the Reston Players is in) the city Mme Allen was the eriginal “Widew Rrown an the Prip te Coon- town Co, and was leading with Ernest Hogan on his Austrahan trip. The Havers 19 a dramaty organization, 1n- cluding in its membership. Mme Flower, and wall apen ur New York at an carly date Lithan Wathams and Mae Brown, with the Proles of 1918, are at the Market Theatre, Chicago see 8? stevens and Billy Purcell are on the United time, and played first half this week at Gem Theatre, Winchenden Mass, second half, Thompson Square Theatre, Charleston, Mass Letters are im The Age office for U S Thompson and Mise Katte Crippen LAFAYETTE THEATRE. The bill at Lafavette Theatre for the last half of the week will comprise the team of Deas & Reed. singers, Read & Wright. Gerhardt & Hodge and Beattie & F vans. . In addition the Anita Rush Stock Company 1s appearing nightly. in” The Gamblers Sweetheart’ and on Satur- slay might wall be the Country Store Music School Settlement Notes. Songs of the Ghetto, a recital by Henry 1. and Consti.nea Gideon, will be held on Sunday afternoon, January # at 220 oclock Mr Gideon has Rathered folk songs from hidden cor- nera of the world Songs of the Ghetto are the story of Jewish life within the Pale Everyone should avail them- selves of the opportunity to hear thees wonderful artiste The admission is 10 tents Harry T Furletgh and Charles Sat- ford will give their recital on Sunday afternoon, January 16 Gur receptio nand dunce rooma were taken every night during the holidays The children enjoyed themsolves tm- minsely at thelr Christmas tree and Yuletide feast on Friday afternoon and evening: The S Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society remumes tte regular rehearsals on Saturday night, Janu- ary x The date of the Helen Hagan plano recital is Thursday evening, January 20 Misa Hagan will be supported by J. Rosamond Johnson, basae-cantante, Mias Reba Fairfax, soprano, Miss Ethel Richatdaon, aecompaniat Rew Orleans Minhter Clana Tithe. New Ortgass Ja Jamaica Kid de- feated Gorilla Jones m a fifteen round hout at Bogolousa, La, and repeated the dose ina twenty round hight at Mal iros, La Jamaica Kid as claiming the welter- weight championship, as Gorilla Jones had defeated Iddie Palmer in a twenty round contest at the Orleans Athletic Club, Kyle Whitney at Mcllroy, and Young Jack Johnson at Madison Square (sarden_ in New Orleans. The Kid 1s open to all comers at 158 pounds, and is under the management of Kid Green, South Rampart and La- fasette streets, New Orleans, La Billy McClain, Boxing Promoter. Tersa, Okla~The Palm Garden Athlete “Club, 122 North Greenwood avenue 18 furnishing a series of fights, with Billy McClam as the promoter The Garden has a capacity of 900, and prices have gone up from 28 cents 45 cents and $0 cents to $1 to §2 Some good fights have been pulled off by Billy, cash boxers as Jeff (lark, Katthng Jim Tohnson, Harry Tindses. Sailor Kirk Sailor Davis Harry Wale lace and Jark Scott having filled. en- gagements, drawing large crowds MiClan has adopted the polev of “No Satisfaction ne Pas” and) when he puts on a ficht two thirds of his audience 1s white Jim Webb 19 sec- retary BASKET BALL. (BY WILL ANTHONY MADDEN.) Address all communications drect to 269 West 4th street, New York City and matter in our hands no later than Monday night of each week. game has come and gone with the Parish House boys winning easily With the amount of advertising done und the stage set for St. Christopher It {9 readily seen that St C just couldn't afford to lose The New York World says St Chrstopher won easily The Carlisle Indians’ record In basketball 18 a joke As I satd in a former fesue, a a spectacular at traction {t was flood; but tt ta an at- traction that can only be worked once Unless, of course, the Indlans had been the victors. Why don’t St Christopher play the “Incorporators” and give the fans and pubile a real basketball game? On Christmas Day Alpha ran away from poor old Lincoln, a team that never wins, and on New Yenr's Day St Christopher wins “pulled up” against a novelty. The poor old pub- Uc. Ween the crowds pacx Manhattan Casino on the night of Friday, Janu- uary 14, to see the celebrate1 “De- laney Rifles" of Pittsubrgh, Pa, line up against the champion “Incorpora: tors" they will aeo a big, strong and fast team of colored lads from the West battle ft out with th ecolored basketball world’s most famous team, the New York “Incorporators” This wll be a game wor h seelnr Howard University 1s still losing games The team was beaten in Pittsburxh by Monticello by the score of 30-18 Howard {s the team Alpha “Big Five" is to play on Washing ton’s Birthday, Februsry 22. at Man battan Casino. Let vs hope it will be 1 better gam+ than a -8 to G score This proves that the real team fo \Renhigten is wae i carwnes*:Carcipal Hiawathas, the team that has sprung Into great fame by its hard-fought and | cloge victory of the world champion || Incorporatora” on Christmas Eve. The Cardinals are crackerjacks and will make their first appearance heie on March 3, when they face the “In-|, corporators" in a return game Need || less to say it will be a hummer = |} St Augustine Five of Elizabeth, has |, planned a fast game for Saturday, |, January 8, against the Singer Fixe of || the Singer Sewing Machine Co, on the}, Christ church Parish House courts A]. hard struggle 1a expected St An-}: gustine’s books are open for chal-|. lenges from all strong teams of New Jersey on New York ( Vandervecr. manager, 220 High street, El'aheth, |i NJ The Tuxedo Lightweights of East Orange, N J, will open thre season | January 19 at Gorman-English Hall, || Orange, N J, when they expect to] meet the Imperial Lightweights of Orange Although the Tuxedos have |) often heen defeated by the “Imps’ |) they say that this time with such]! plavers as “Lovie’ the fast forward ind Smithy thelr center, thes will]! muthe It pretty Interesting for the Im-} pertals : When forty seven fouls are called | on one team in one game then the gan becomes ridiculous and such a kame s put down as a yoke We repeat that fhe Delanes Rifles | basketball tea mis consolidation of], former Monticello and Loendt plavers | and all advertising to that effect], whether fa New York or Pittsburgh fs, 1 absolutely correct ; The Delaney Rifles have what thes |) consider a ‘find’ in Johnson of Youngstown He has a great record as a basketball player and {8 con sidered a Hans Wagner In ‘color’ He war the big atar fo rthe Dolaneys on |, their football team and from all re porta is showing excellent’ work on], the basketball courte’ It looks as if the “Incorporators” are golng to have their hands full on the night of the], 14th of this month | —— ! The Carlton YM ¢ 4X and the Mpha Moguls are. woth ready for their annual clash at Labor Lyceum on] Tanuars 18 This looke to be one of the {hi hest and most important matches of the] season and shonld bring a recard-break-| | ime crowd to Rrooklyn to witness. the] k (lash hetween the New York cracks and] the Brooklyn champs While the YM 1 CON team looks too hght ict now tol: tackle the heet of New Yorks heave Jo Wenght teams, thes have displased such], sensational form this season that they |, have-to give away weight to got a game | ; Alpha will take a chance and will send over a strong array of stars to meet the | Carltons Their line-up will include | ¢ Dash, Mirandi, Capers Scott and Ran- |p dall A glance at this het easily shows]. how much feared this voung Rrooklyn| ; team is Pevton (Jackson HH Jach- son Brown and Scott will probably start for the Carltons and they form a com- bination that Alpha wall find st hard to], down Both teams reale what a ve Madina aheadk Ged koe ainaieten ieie; baviteE St Augustine Challenges Elizabeth The St) Augustine Club of Brooklyn is reads te mert any hichtwenght basket Vall team an the Metropobtan. distent especially the St Nugnstine AC of Hlvaheth Vor all games address I deat Ro Gassaway §7 Leet strect Brooklyn NY or ranm 100 Woolworth Rhty New York City 26TH INFY., ATHLETICS, HAWAII Scnoriein “Barracks Honoluly | Wa wan Territory -Interest. m athletics 1 \grv great among the members of the 25th Infantry, stationed at this point, and there have been several warmly Contested games of baseball and foot- au, besides boxing matches On Saturday, December 1, the 25th Intantry baseball team crossed bats with the crack Chinese team, ‘Tar Lin's Lras- clers, on the barracks diamond — More than 2,000 persons were present, and they saw the colored soldier buys de cated the Chinese at their own game, mide ball, by the score of 4 to J Six sacrifice hits contributed to this result. Hleavy hitting on the part ot the sol- diers was m evidence, Rogan contribut- ing a homer, Johuson one and Crafton two doubles Rogan switched from be- hind the bat to the box in the eighth inning, when Waterhouse weakened, and of the six men who faced him, four went out by the strike-out route’ The ee Travelers. abr. bh sb po ac € Moryama, 2b .4 1101 22 En Sue cfs. 3 102100 La Tin, 3b). 4000000 Yamashiro, rt 4000000 Kan Yen,¢ —«.. 4. 0:1: 0 4:1 «0 Ayau, ss . 4010231 Lee, 1b 3.10015 00 Aplett, If . 4010101 1 Moryama, p. 3 0 10 0 8 0 tals 33.3 5 12416 3 25th Infantry. ab r bh sb po ae Walks, 3b 4010040 Rogan, «-p 3210511 Crafton, If .-3120200 © Johnson, f 3010100 smith, ss. ¥oo00121 Gohah, rf 3010000 Vagan, 2b 30140 2 4 0 Swinton, Tb-< 3.01 014 3 0 Waterhouse. p 3111022 Hawkins, 1b 1uvod0200 Totals 30-49 12716 4 Se eee ae a ea Cinnese_ 0) 23th Infantry 2. Left 0} bases--Traveling Chinese 5, 25th In! X Home runs -Rogan | Uhree-bas hits -C Moriyama. Two base hits- Crafton 2, Johnson — Sacrifice hits- Kegan Crafion, Johnson, Gohah, [2 gan, Swanton Bascs on bails, off Water house 2° SiR Cat, bs Mornay 3. ty Waterhouse 4 hy Rogan 4 Gn two innings Passed. balls -Rogan 2 Umpires Chithngworth and Cothns Time ot game 1 hour 31 mmutes Regimental Football Games. In the series of games for the reei- mental tootball championship 1s hems hotly contested The third game of the series was plaved on Sunday, December Ih, when the two crack teams of the regiment, I} Company and A Company, came together for the second time In the hrst game a practice game, A Cont- pany won, 18 to @ but the boys from Company 1 would not be demed in dns second contest, and after a hercely contested game the score way hung up, Mote Goan ther faver There were (so plies made inthis game two terward passes that probally have never been equale on any teld The rst was a pass trom Weatherly to Ware, which resulled in the first touch- down’ Beivre’ making the pass Wea- therly was hit by an opposing player and while om the air and. falling hack- wards niade the pass as accurately ay he were feme a ree Phe secon Was another terw ured jase which resulted wm the fast tea beeen fer bt oman Seett running at mall sp ecd oh sc be the mebt ade et the POM. recent ae pass trom Weathers standing aknost on the ep peste sete bee ata distance er nearty Wreards [twas a beautunl pays swat and avcurate sand timed sie as te fen in Seat vast Letare Be crassed the xeal hee Vethawing a toothall Weatherly tc REI Medaee COMPANY ET s COTE ANY A in HPT Ward P Wathams Sealey it 1 Ward Doc krulee 1G Carobna Hraxton c laslor Waete Re Kutler fraw sent KI Chaplin Gabeurel KI Owen Scant Q V Withares. 1 Ware mu Gohah Miers 1 Bury Capt) Weatherl coapt! Seas Score ty quarters Company | On Woo a Company \ o 0 06 6 lawhiean« ‘“ancd Saatsithamas: Touchdowns Ware 2 Seat, Phenmas, Catone Burns Cooals teow toushdowns [Lamas § Mital — Reteree Lieut) Mhilvon, uejere) Lieut) Saunders, veld judge Treat Watteus heat hnesman Vent Faster : Boxing Bouts at Barracks. The arterest on New Years Day cen tered om the pancho te carnival whch had been arcamced fy Chaphon beat of the Ist Diehl Menllers the man bout bemg a twents found ge between Rufus Wilhams and toe Petts These tie men went‘ tteen | ands on Thanks giving Das bred Pser who has a mighty guod record chalked up, came out from Honolulu to meet some of the regimental ret resentatives and recenved astrprise in the way of the reception a corded hin an the ring Hender who nights under the name of “AL Walhams,” has held the Philippine championship at 142 pounds, and he 1s now stationed at Shafter He will he seen im action against some of the Ho- noluly cing arusts SPORTING NOTES. A Flourmay Wins H. A. L. Road Race. Having ran almost a quarter of a mile off the course \ Hourmay, of the St Christopher club a student at the Ridgewood No} high school, who was allotted a handwap of four minutes, won the first handuap road run of the Harlem Athlety Teague held last Sun- day over the hve and three-quarter mile course of the Glencoe AC Aaron Morris of the St Christopher Clug. who started on scratch, won the fast time prize He covered the distance over a course made slow by the heavy ram in 2R munutes and 18 seconds The colored runners tnished as fol- lows 1A Flourinay, St Chriafupher (4 001 time 31,09 TP Whiteneld St Marke 1 en time a9 12 MAL Martin, St Chriatapher sacrnteny ume 2818 20 TT Jenninga St Chrigtopner € 900 Hime 3331 Bs _ ss ea oy 8 S ’ cael a ; vgs ed ie ee te od “ss ig = . : fg 7 toe 5 ‘¢ f Y * 4S ee , ; | os | Bi z Be MADDEN'S INCORPORATORS. 3g ‘This ts a picture of the world-famous “Incorporators” who will défes New York against Pittsburgh on Friday night, January 14, when the gr@ big Delaney Rifles team faces them im what promises to be one of the hays est basket-ball games of the season. Only a few boxes left so order rig % Ty SSN a DR BES TAG DAES DREN ORGS OREN SRS | MT AEAVETTE TLIFA TRE Ne | NLAFAYETTE THEATRE NG SEVENTH AVENUE, RET 131 192 STREETS Ns x &% Commencing Monday January 10, 1916 {- § ! YANITA BUSH STOCK GO. M4 Se rereremereercem IN, “The Oct mt ‘y1 : e Octoroon”’ NJ with Anita Bush, Carlotta Freeman, Charles H Gilpin, Andrew Bishor Mi *Dooley"' Wilson, J Francis Mores and Mra Chas H Anderson 6 WJ INCLUDING VAUDEVILLE & PHOTO FEATURE PLAY} Sea eS SaaS EEE DED SEE E.ALDAMA JAC..sON , Graduate Institute cf Musical Art Organist an@ Director of Music of St. Mark's MM. Chardh TEACHER OF THEORY AND PIANO ; THe Oe Te Serena at BERIT ote, Aotanere Hammon 30 WEST 132nd STREET mey 13 tf NEW YORE i, pp PEDETE EISELE TEEPE A IIE AA TEDL IESE SI OPE SAILS LL STi DOT A 46 ” 4 Alpha ‘‘Moguls’’ vs Carlton Y. M. C. A. A ‘| At LABOR LYCEUK) a) MYRTLE AND WILLOUGHBY AVENUES, BE “CKLYN A Thursday, January 13, 1916 N - PRELIMINARY GAME - A) St. Christopher “Cubs” vs. Cariton ‘Juniors’ 3 A FIRST GAME 8.30 P.M OANCING 10°30 MUSIC BYN A M A’, W A. SMITH, Leaded A) ADMISSION 35c Including Hat Check ‘ ‘a To Rench Hall Myrtle Ave “I, * to Evergreen Ave., walk back one RY block Trolley lines transfer tn Myrtle Ave. trolleys which pans the doh DLL ELLE TEPC A Catena edt 21, 8 Jackson, St Christopher 10 46), time 3021 22, E Jelly, Bt Mark's ( C (500) time 3444 23, E. Morrie, St Mark's © © (500). ume, 34.45. 24, C, Williams, St Christopher «2 00). time, 3148 29, O, Adameon, St Mark’a C © (500). time, 26.18 soa G Dent, St. Mark's © C (300, time i. 36, Trottmann, St Christopher AC (2.30), time, 33 68 This was the hrst time A. Flourmay had competed in the Harlem AL. races Flouriay led the pack almost all the way After the completion of the first two miles the Ridgewood, N J Thgh school led moved into the front and ran at such a pace that he svon showed his heels to all of fas opponents He crossed the line fully 75 yards ahead ot second man Some of the surprises in the world of sport during the year 1915 were: Wil- lard knocked out Jack Johnson, Roy Morse won the national’ championship tor 220 vards. the Incorporators of New York were defeated on Christmas day haar Drshethall, by the Wasbine- on team, and Howard was deteated by he score of IR tw O by Hamptom in a ame oat football PRINCETON, N J. Prasans NJ the Yuletide par- ty of the Misses” Bessie and) Christine Moore brought to a close the Yuletide suctal season in Princeton, NJ It was held m Branch s \uditormam on Thurs day evemmg. December J) 1915 and Mas attended by guests from a nunibes of States [he must and caters were of the best The out ef town guests Were as follows Berkley Vo ViIS ot Rrookhkn NOY Dr Reny Brenvntes ot Charleston, WooVa Prank (hers Temple University 1 1 Damien Pounsytama University Paul Kobe son cet Rutgers University, John Samp sen ot Howard Universit HEH Can or Finelh University. Ponglas Gorden Travis Pihs and Dr Pant V Collins of Trenton NOP othe Misses) Mac bias ant Taltan Andersen, of Wilmington Hel Marien and Catherine Men ot Eewkhn NOY Nettie ber Wdebie Wit Aneta Sica Helen Os cene Dy er Cine Me Heed Mise Beovtcam) Mr oe PMS tame at te Kes Mrs White ot Lrertet Nf the Misces Berth ¢ Saeth oot Hartshorne Cellece Mate Preman of Washineton, PC Mars Basie ot Meust 1 phraim Mises Pecans Kloster Now Haven wed Dia Hare ce beadudelpia | Phe Brin ctom gue ts were Messrs dtr Us Smith Howat Miller Murrett Hrnges Tob: Kactenonet Leseph Nedeott Cmega Smith frank fennings Me and Mrs 1 CoNehon Mr oand Mes Vie Moore, Mroand Miro 1) Wathams Mr and Mrs Harry Johosen Mr and Mrs Avon Chatman Mroant Mrs Luther Johnson, Mr and Mrs Hugh Redding Mr and Mrs J 7) Duezer Masses ¢ I Tones and 1 Perd ot Rurhngton \ Tard the Mises K Warren ko Mose iy SS Shondec. € Gratien € foosster. f eee See _. ee Rea ee Reps eens ea ee ee ang es + Mei ia Sepa aay a3 ae Watkins, C Chapman, §. Palmer. '% The auditorium was dicorated, aH forest effect being the feature. The" chestra was partly concealed in an Ey geen forest § NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. New Brunswick, N. J.—W, ”. Greene, Delevan street, spent the wee end with relatives of Newark. Miss I Mason, Lee avenue, spent t weck with relatives im Philadelphia. | Raymond Sueves of New York C paid a two-day visit to relatives in t caty : ‘The Band of Hope Gurls gave a fi turkey dinner at the A M. E, Chis on [hursday One hundred boys 4 gurls took advantage of the ‘invitatl ‘This 1s one of the many things that the girls are doing “ Miss Overly, Baldwin street ea tamed a few’ friends last. Tht evening. Many out-of-town friends we Present, WR Brown made a two-day visit friends in Newark _ Misses_Edith and M_ Ligeons sp Thursday in New a ura ty. Mr and Mrs. Prince Greene, Re avenue, paid a two-day visit to relat, wm New York City 2 Mrs Tones, Remsen avenue, hagiif turned atter spending a week with ives un Rocksville, NY Ihe revival at the Fbenezer B Church started Tuesday night. ji Kev 1) W. Cannon, pastor of the 7% Rapti-t Charch of Cranford, is assit lf We Rey oR dackson : ne PERTH AMBOY. N. T. } Pear Amano, N J—The D, f /Sectal Club held a parlor social at Wo tacksons Tm street, Decembe | Ihe Sunday School of the S, Rapist Church Gordon street, ga’ Clreimas exercises Tuesday, Deer Martin Gites Dekalb avenue, Sunday in Philadelphia : | Walter Jacksan, cousin ad dat ) Marine Jackson of New| Brut,” nae visitors of Mr and Mrs. 4 Farir Marien avenue and Pe | tet Sunde SO Manne Hess of 7 pect othe Christina hedidavs wi nether and tather lor ont street. Rirray Montojue Hall avenue, 7 1S Tame Kater Peres Hall a cue, is iy fea re Mrs Tames Pockins Division ertertaced trends an New Yea das . FLEMINGTON, N, J. Fleming Nol Mrs and Mr Brown entertained at dinner Chr) at their home on Brown atre, honer of Arthur Vanlieu of & ville NF The Rev A Gasper spent the ‘avs wth his parents in Salem, 1 He will Git his pulpit Sunday, J eee 48 First Emmanuel Church. The first Sunday in the New Year night out large crowds at the morn- ing and evening services. At 11 a.m. for Bolden spoke from the subject of New Man. The sermon was full good thoughts. The choral rendered colleent music. At 2 p.m. on the Sunday School was opened by Superintendent Humphrey classes were well attended, and the section goal Mr Humphrey has been working for the advancement of the school work during this new year. The attendance card system is of the new features. New banners will be presented to the school day, January 9. Four new scholars and the school. Miss Maggie Johnson presented the program at the Literary Society Coun- lor French made an address and Pass- Bolden closed the program with a remarks. The prayer and praise service was by Rev. Geo Hutton. At 8 p.m. Pastor Bolden occupied pulpit and spoke from the subject power in the Well. Members of the chair served the dinner during the day and $9.80 was presented by Mrs S C Jackson to the custees as proceeds from the same. The Rev. Mr. Hogarty presented $7 to the church from the New Year dinner and the Sunday School gave $9 to the church. The church was crowded Friday night at the watch meeting services at 9:30 p.m. a m. a prayer service lasting an hour was held by Wm Edward and the Rev Mr Hogarty after witch short talk was made by Lauren Simm. The Rev Govonton delivered short sermon. Foster Hollen gave every one present a covenant to the new Testament as a new gift. One young lady was day to day joined on New Year's day the young man on the M. and L. Club served an abate New Year's dinner to a large crowd of people. The dinner was quite success. There will be special services at the church each night during the month of January. The pub is officially invited to attend. the Christmas services at the first manuel Church, 105 West 11th set the Rev R M Bolden pastor, Sunday were full of good cheer and husiasm At the 11 o'clock service stor Bolden spoke from the subject ae Holy Child The choir rendered proper music The Men's Bible spent a pleasant hour At 2 p.m. Sunday School opening exercises conducted At Assistant staff sent Hogan At Assistant staff a program was rendered the children interpersed with the ing of the Christmas cards me J B Napolon had charge of program at the meeting of the Society at 4 p.m Sunday Dec the 8 p.m. service Sunday, December 26, a large crowd greeted Bolden, who spilled from the car. The Virgin Mother, the孝慈 for the day amounted to $5072 members of the Missionary Society served dinner during the 7 p.m. Sunday night. It was a special day the church was filled with the children of the Sunday School and their parents and friends. After a splendid program had been rendered, gifts were distributed and refreshments served Upton Baptist Church At Union Baptist Church the Rev G. H Sims, pastor, watch meeting on Friday night consisted of a great mass of people. Services were held up and down stairs. Sixteen persons were present. The pastor's text was "Romans 13 11 'Knowing the that is now high time to awake to sleep' subject. The New Year's day." ```markdown ``` The Sunday School convened at 2 p.m. M. V. H. Johnson, superintendent A. Brown catechized the lesson hundred and hundreds of students were collecting Collection $19.46 At 3 p.m. the U.S. meeting, the Rev. M. B. Hucellus, president, was held at the Palace Casino. The Rev. Clyton Powell, pastor of Alessia Church preached on Deep Fishing. The R Y P U. T. Brown president held memorial services in honor of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington among participants who gave an interesting synopsis of the booker I. Washington's life. At the event gave a large audience presence. The pastor preached from Booker T. Washington's 33 14 God's New Year's Promise. At the close of the service two persons joined the church. The pastor installed the officiers of the Young Men's Temperance League. He also extended his thanks for the many handsome presents that the people had given Mr. Sims, the children and himself and also for the purse of $11. The trustees thanked the audience for the collection. Monday night, January 7 in a meeting consisting of the members of the church, the reports from the rallr, of the reports, 8 showed that $1,652.84 was raised. --- Salem M. E. Church At Salem M I Church last Sunday was a great day. In the morning the pastor, the Rev J A Cullen, preached on the text 'In the Beginning.' The church was filled in the morning. At the communion services in the evening the church was overwhelming, landing room only could be had. Nineteen persons presented themselves at the alter during the day and fifteen inverted. One united with the church. The Sunday School and Young Men Bible Class were largely attended. The class presented its teacher D J N Thompson, with a handsome Oxford Bible as a Christmas present. The Epworth League held an interesting service. The revival is on and is making itself felt in every department of the church. 8t. Mark's M. E. Church. Watch night was observed with a large and interesting meeting. The Rev W H Brooks presided on As I live saith the Lord God I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked Ecclestal '211. The pastor presided at meeting of the Lord. Suffice it that being placed in the great mindula being reclaimed, Revet seated We will be conducted on each night doing the weeks except Sunday during the month of January. first quarterly love first with hold after morning service last Sunday. St. James Presbyterian Church. Revival services are in progress at St. James Presbyterian church, 59-61 West 137th street, the Rev. F. M. Bler, pastor. There were seventeen attendance night making a total of fifty new members added to the church during the last three months. Next Sunday at the morning service the Rev. R. M. Sublett the subject, *Without Wax*. SENATOR CUMMINS IN FAVOR OF REDUCTION (continued from page one) southern states they have so framed their institutions that they ascertain is made in the interest of the there has been found no plum through which the desired result could be attained I believe, however that the Republic in party will do whatever can to better conditions in that respect. I consider it a great wrong, as I have publicly declared many times to allow the South a representation upon its population which in binds the non-voting Negro men so solving as their constitutions and laws are so adjusted as to permit that this population is represented in Congress should be based upon the voting population instead of upon the full population. I do not consider it unfair to cut down the representation of the South in our National Convention to the voting strength for I believe that those who actually do not represent the police in the South would be that change in the case of representation in Conventions we have an unobstructed force in restraint. No more all rights to me, my efforts so that if the Negro men voted in the South still be by doing in the North that they would be a part of the South destitute that would send them to the North that would be Southern states that would be responsible for the ground in our war to compay. In this letter Senator Cummins asks the agricultural extension bill and gave reasons why he voted against the Jones amendment. He declared that a provision of the bill is the decision to where the monies would go to the legislatures of the states where there were more than two schools, and that under this provision was clearly manifest that the Negro colleges in the South would get more money. His letter follows. Do you see that in the agricultural states in ball there was a provision that the colleges the legislatures of the states should determine what colleges ought to have the appropriation Senator Jones of Washington should amend of which is one of the laws relating to former apprentices to apprentices where ball would be a portion of the degrees for desired students. I was making a speech about the importance of the affirming the legal status of the states to go forward, where the government should so for it we were so afraid that the heckless war were the colored colleges in the South would get no benefit whatsoever. I must have made some impression because during the course of my speech Senator Shafroth of Colorado rose and said that he thought I was right and suggested instead of the Jones amendment that I did so the government would require the joint act of the governor of the states and the Secretary of Agriculture and he asked me what I thought of such a provision. Impulsively and immediately I answered that such a provision would be better than the Jones' amendment and I still think so. I would more to get part of this move to come to the hands of the colleges for colored people than the Jones amendment. Shafrath immediately offered that sort of an amendment to the original bill and it was adopted. Then Jones amendment came up, which would have struck out what I had already secured, and to which I had agreed, and of course, I had to vote against the Jones amendment. PLAINFIELD, N. J. PIMMSTON N. J. Christmas Day dinner and entertainment given by Mr. and Mrs. B Maynard in honor of Mrs. Masha's niece, Mrs. Vanburan and two children, from Mays Landing Pleasantville, N. J. The guests present were the Rev J P W Coller Mrs and Miss A Masha N West Fourth street who played a piano in location, Mrs who both Mrs. Nille resided one of their homes shut Master Howard and Sissy Vanburn solo by Mrs Vanburn remains, the Rev Coller, after which dinner was served Mrs Imaa Juna Banks of Hempstead, N. Y. Mrs H Williams of Jersey City, were the week-end guests of Mrs J Johnson. East Fourth street Mrs I. Williams, Richmond street, has a severe attack of la gripe and is contined to her bed Mrs Bysim, after a short holiday visit to relatives in Philadelphia, has returned to her Richmond street home Mrs Bysim, in Richmond, West Fourth street is enjoying a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Philadelphia Mrs Jones, West Third street is still All of her daughters, Miss Henrietta, Miss Viola and Miss Sarah are constantly by her bed side. Mrs Samuel De Kalb of New York was a week-end guest of Miss Mary Jones, Last Third street. Mrs Howard Binn and her friend, Mrs Olive Holmes, of Berkman street, spent Xmas and New Year's with relatives and friends in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Robinson, North Plain-kield, has a severe attack of la gripe and is under the professional care of Dr D Durrah James Saunders, West Fourth street was suddenly called to Montclair, N J. last week to the bedside of a very sick sister, Mrs Lette Jackson, Cherry has as much better when he for home. Bard Smith of Philadelphia is here the guest of Mr and Mrs R H Lewis, Scount avenue. Mr and Mrs Howard Grobes, Madam son avon, entertained quite a number of friends during the holidays. Little Miss Dolores Quinn of North Plainfield has returned after spending the holidays with her grand parents and friends in Jersey City. She will be the grand reception given by Stone Square Lodge of Massas burgh Thursday evening, December 30 at Saengerbund Hall, was won by Miss Corrine Cruse and Henry Lewis. A great assembly was there and cheered the others Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, West Lourth street, entertained quite a number of friends New Year's day Thomas Harris of Boston was the weekend guest of his little daughter Hilda and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Luntsall West Lourth street Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, West Third street, after two weeks illness, is convulsing. Basketball. The game little Athenians again came out victorious in their game played on the Plainfield High School's court New Years day with the strong Manhattan line of New Brunswick, N.J. Every evening on January 1, a program set little Sidney Butler's shooting was above par, Vanghar, Green and Daniels also did some good shooting from all angles; as well as from the toulouse line. Athenians 19, Manhattan 19 of New Brunswick, 10. All present enjoyed dancing after the game from the music of Arthur Venables' orchestra. Nomapall Hall New Years night was crowded with lowers of dancing at a dance given by Mr Wm Mangese Musical Venables' orchestra. Mr and Mrs John Jones, of New York, were the New Year guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs L. Lowry, West 49th street. Mrs. Wm. Fr. or Planned avenue accompanied her two menses, spent the holidays visiting treasures in Mr. Vernon N. at A & New York City, where they stopped on their way home to witness the marriage of her niece, Miss Anna tutor, to Joseph B. Burns, of New York. The ceremony was performed on February 25 at the home of the bride mother 45 West 51st street, by the Rev. S. C. Tremain pastor of the Latterday Presbyterian church Jersey City. The bride tutor, Miss Mabel I. Laskat, was ordained and Dr. L. Seydel was made the couple will reside in New York City. 60 West 14th street. Immigration Proclamation services were held at Bathol Chapel, Last 51st street the Rev. R. I. Lins, pastor, Saturnia, coming January 1. A program was furnished by the Worship Men's Association Rev. Rew. Roovers presbyter. The Rev. Rew. Roovers was made of citizens. The Rev. Rew. Smith directed an address. Miss Smith read the Proclamation. The Rev. Mr. Alexander spoke of the success of the race. The Rev. Mr. Canon spoke of the progress of the race. Vernon Williams prosecuted by Abraham Lincoln as an emancipator. Miss Holder, of Crawford, N. J., tested on the Immigration. The chair nominated selections. Mark Donal Harris a Lennonate of Shiloh Church Church West 41st street received a degree of honor from his wife Mrs. Sarah G. Harris by Chancellor Motte of the fourth N. J. December 30 Mr and Mrs Mitred Barnes West 41st street an on-campus dinner with Mrs. Sarah G. Harris in front of the National State Hall on North J. New Haven, Conn. Mr and Mrs present wrote Mrs. I. and V. Savage, Miss I. M. Mackey, J. Gregory, J. Joe, M. Rosson, M. Rousey, Mrs and Ms. W. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Egleston, J. Hurdle Miss W. W. Hunter and the entire family of Barry Seward and Jane. Miss Dany Waller, Miss Lena Craft and Mrs. Jennie Hardnett have been for a week continued to their homes with laptrine, also Mrs I. Franklin M. Irene Nator spent the week-end with her aunt during her illness with her aunt during her illness Mrs Mary Stavelt is continued to her bed with lappigree Mr and Mrs Joiner entertained December 30 Mr and Mrs Vampelt, Mr and Mrs Naats Mrs Galaway little daughter, Estella, Washington Heights, is very sick The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Coleman, Washington Heights, was held from the undertaking parlor at Westfield, December 28 The Res Mr. Hamlet is much improved after a severe illness E. Seaborn, Plantain avenue is all Miss M. Seaborn and Miss J. Philips have gone South on a visit St. Thomas A M J Church began holding services Sunday January 2 at the Resus Mission Home Mr. Burton of Rodegetield, N J was the New Year at Johnson I Wood gave a dinner to Mr. Hueston of Brooklyn and Mrs. Dillet of Flamant N. I Mrs. Vampil Simmons avenue gave a dinner New Year's day covers for tourists were bad and a good time had, and the new news were your weekly subscription to your agent and get more space PATERSON, N. J. PATTERSON N. J. John Riley and sister, Mrs. Frank L. Hailstock, 103 Governor street, have returned from the South, where they were visiting their mother, who is 84 years old. The family had a reunion on Christmas day the Res. L. Riley of Winston-Salem N. C. was also home. Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. A. Brooks and Frank L. Hailstok, Sr. journeyed to Hackensack and enjoyed Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. A. Brooks Jr. and son After dinner the day was spent in playing games and music. Frank L. Hailstok, Jr. 104 Governor street spent Christmas week-end with his cousin, David Jackson of Orange N. C. His mother has returned from the South. The Royal A. C. wishes to announce its important out of town games for January. On the either the Royals play the Liger A. C., of Yonkers. On the fifteenth, St Augustine Eve of Elizabeth, on the twenty-first the Ips Jr. of Orange An eight course dinner was given in honor of Mr. Eugene Booker and Miss Lela Smith at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Satchwell 20 Lake street. The guests were Rev C C Williams, the Rev Mr. Love of North Carolina, Mrs W C Hart, Miss Cathode A J. Stewart of New York City, Mr. and Mrs Taylor, Miss Lela Smith, Mr. Arzey Sanford, Miss Harriett Cole, Mr. and Mrs D D Satchwell the dining room was beautifully decorated. Mrs Mary Clarke, 90 Governor street, gave a farewell party, in honor of her daughter Ihel who will soon make her departure to attend school in Henderson N C. Those present were Miss Pila Banks, Mrs Anna Nash Naomi Anderson, James Randolph, Lynwood Randolph, William Hugan, Harold E. Hopper, Melvin Horsey, Frank Halstok, Jr., Herbert Nash, James Clarke, Sr. James Clarke, Jr, and Ethel Clarke Louis Rouser, 92 Mercer street, entertained a tow of his friends at lunchmein. On New Year's evening. Those present were wri and Mrs John A. Huggs, Mr and Mrs George Brown, Judge and Mrs Collins - Mrs Booth, Mrs Wiske, Mrs Alma Dount, Mrs Hicks, Alasman Jackson, Mr Booth, Mrs Louis Rouser, Miss Rouser, Master John Rouser, 199 Seventh avenue was awarded $15 in gold and a bronze medal from the New York Late Benedict Association for his bravery when he assisted in saving four persons from going over the Passau Falls in a launch on the afternoon of August 11. Miss Ila M. Manks entertained on New Years evening a few friends at dinner at the residence of the Rev J H Greene 205 Hamilton avenue Among those present were the Rev and Mrs Check of Last Orange N. J. and their daughter, Olivia, Mrs Pearl) Owens Mrs R. Schoonmaker Miss I the Clarke Mr. and Mrs James Clarke, the Rev James Goods and the Rev Joshua H Green and family All the members of the Colored Men's League Association should attend in regular business meeting on Monday evening January 10 C P Junco, secretary PASSAIC, N. L Passive N. I. The Sunday School of Belfast M. I. Church readied the Christmas celebrations Thursday evening in the room of the superintendent on Mrs. Hattie Lees. The Cantata entitled Santa Claus and the Fair Godmother was excellently portrayed by the following parents Miss Nettie Norold, Misses Tillian Savington Rita Hesson Mrs. Martha Kessel and cuddle little girls Miss Tine A. Thompson presided at her piano. The costumes of the chata tors and the decorations were very pretty. The superintendent and the tea makers distributed gifts of candy to all the pupils. Hubert Kessel and Irene Scudder were awarded prizes for their faithfulness. The cream and cake were served to the parents by the teachers. Watch night services were held at a child's on Friday night. The pastor, the Rev. W. H. Price preached from the throne. The Unwritten Future' Vintage number of workshoppers were present. The offerings were very good. The straw hat strung center and cake to all the children of a social hour. Mr. and Mrs. Dacomion of New York courteous Mr. and Mrs. David Ciles sunda The service at Bathol Sunday were all day and large audiences greet the pastor. Love trust was held at the Hooked service with a special theme. The One Most Desirable thing. A special service was held at 4 p.m. three children were baptized the pastor as follows the sons Mr. and Mrs. Millegan, Mam avenue Mr. and Mrs. Edward Colter of Harrison street, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. thom of an avenue. The Lord's sorrow was celebrated at the evening service. The Rev C E Wilson of New york was secured at 4 o'clock the New York Age court at 4 o'clock street. You may read HACKENSACK. N. J. Hawkstone N J The Christmas exercises of A M L Zon Church, December 28 were good A full house gathered to listen to the Christmas carols and traditions rendered by Sunday School department, under leadership of J R Dillard, superintendent The Sunday School department of Mt Olive Baptist Church held a Wednesday evening, December 29 A well arranged program was presented by J Washington as counsel to Booker J Washington was held by A M E Zon and Mt Olive Baptist Church the thursday evening December 31 at the Mt Olive Baptist Church the participants were Fred Hayes John Brooks, P Scott Fred Harris the Rev J I Marrow Geo W Hood B J James Mrs I I Somersley Res J P I Love the Rev W Walker the Rev W LAwton Brooklyn N J I lenting by the combined choirs and the Union Quartet The Rev I B lenting by the Union Quartet The Rev I Love lent his put Sunday morning and evening and attached to good crowds Mrs. Anna Johnson, Main street is on the south list Miss Ida Brown niece of Mrs. S. Woody was called to her home in Baltimore MD due to the illness of her mother Mrs. Ira Brown Res. J B Turner called his pulpint writer and was greeted by inspiring crowds. The Res. Turner spoke in the morning from 11 Chron 29 17 "New Year's Reflections" Evening Isa 62 10 "A Standard for the People" Collection for the day, $55 55 RAHWAY, N. J RAIWAY, N. J. At the Second Baptist Church the Rev A. Wright, pastor preached morning and evening. The Rev P. D James preached in the evening at the Second Baptist Church, Perth Amboy, N. J, the Rev P. Ross, pastor Willie Mace 228 Maple avenue, is confined to his bed with a lappie Harry Stoke of this city, son of Mr. J. Edward Stoke, was married to Miss Con Jackson of Arverne, N. Y. January 1 December 3 Mrs W Hammond, Center avenue gave a dinner in honor of friends. RALEIGH N C Raleigh N C - Mrs Matilda K Polk is seriously ill at her home. South McDowell street Dr Dennis Branch of Nefport, Tenn and Miss Maggie Rogers were married December 29, at the home of the bride, West South street Only the immediate family of the bride and groom were present The Rev J W Walter officiated Dr and Mrs Branley left immediately for their home in Newport Tenn. The bride graduated at Killrell College and the groom graduated from Shaw University. The Trendal Social Club of Method N C, presented all the old folks of that village a present on Christmas morge also presented to the trus tees of the Berry O'Kelloy's Teachers Training and Industrial School a purse of $25 The following are the officers of this club. Miss Rosa Cain, president, Miss Della Hinton, secretary; Miss Lillie Stroud, treasurer; Mrs Muggle Hoxan, vice president Dr W P Coleman had a little daughter comp in his home December 28 Miss Minnie E Peace, teacher in the public schools of Cincinnati, O, spent the holidays in the city the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs W H Peace of West Raleigh street The North Carolina Fire is a social function requires that each member must be the host at an annual Jones C A Shepherd, J W Jones, S H Harrave Complimentary guests were Drs E Delinger, J W Kay, C A Dunston The by laws of this social function requirers that each member must be t he host at an annual dinner served at his home within the State during the yule season On this occasion Dr Plummer was theolly host Monday evening, December 27, Miss Marcelie Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams, Mt South Blount street, gave a premilial dinner in honor of Miss Wille Otey and Dr John Kay, whose marriage took place Wednesday evening, December 29 December 11 Miss Bessie Christmas daughter of Mr and Mrs H S Christ miss Mt South Blount street gave a banker brief shower in honor of her cousin Miss Wille Otey December 27 the Lola members of St Amnese P E church gave their robe the Rev Jas K Satterwhite a kitchen shower" in honor of his cousin which took place December 28 New robe of St Ambrose P E church is meeting completion and the robe and his bride will soon occupy the same The Rev Jas K Satterwhite and Miss Emma Hunter were married in St Ambrose P E church December 28 by Archdeacon H B Delaney Dr John Kay and Miss Wilkie Owle were married in St Amrose P E Church December 29 by Rev Jas Eking assisted by the Rev Jas K Satterwhite J H Branch, principal of the Washington Graded School, died Saturday night, January 1, at 12 o'clock. The deceased had a stroke of paralysis Friday night at about 1 o'clock. Mr Branch had been principal of the Washington Graded School in this city for the past twenty years. He was hold high in the esteem of all his civics as an accomplished heath care worker (as we did not practice). He was a high degree Old Yellow and a stamina member of the First Congregational church in this city. On account of some of his rote does being a great distance away no funeral will not be held until Thursday evening at 2 o'clock, when his remains will be laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery with Masonic honors, in order n which he ranked high. Dr I A Shade left Saturday for Wilmington, N C, to take charge of the Tate and Smith drug store. Miss Emma Sawyer of Providence R. L. now, now schools of Henderson, N.C. spent the holidays guest of the Misses Curtis, and the future PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pittsburgh, Pa. - The Batcheree-Benedict Ball on Thursday evening, was one of the brilliant events of the social season. Society attended in force, nearly everybody of any account participating in the affair. As a display of gowns and newels, the ball revealed anything ever more. The Charles A. Tindley delivered the emancipation oration at Zion Baptist Church on Saturday evening. Mrs Iva Johnson, private secretary to the Rev J. I. Lowe, A M E Book REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Good paying apartment house (colored) Little cash over mortgage Rent, $400 Need money immediately Exceptional opportunity for small investment Box No. A M Peaceful & Picturesque CHELSEA PARK RESPECTABLE COLORED FAMILIES who appreciate advantages, a quiet and clean neighborhood. will do well to investigate the many advantages of (DIRECTLY FACING CHELSEA PARK) Pure Air, Sunlight, Peaceful Surroundings, Fine Transient Connections close to Penn. R. R. Terminal. 3 and 4 rooms, hot water supply. ATTRACTIVE HIGH CLASS ENTRANCE, ARTISTICALLY DECORATED HALLS, ETC. RENTS $14 AND $16. Apply to JANITOR or JOS. LEVY & SON. 389 8th Ave. New York City. For Sale! For Sale! Bargain in 4 store dwelling, 136th at 100 West 9th St, hardwood trim to loft, gymnasium and bath, hardwood trim price $200 terms to gut possession of property. W 9th St, 67th Ave de 23-31 215 West 40th Street LANDSCAPE REPRESENTATIVE LANDS Design a fine home centrally located, 6 rooms bath halls heated, hot water supply, electric jantar service. Concern, was re-elected chairman of the committee of management of the Y. W. C. A., for 1916. A record breaking crowd attended the Parkway on Monday evening to hear Hilden Hagan the pianist. She was heartily encouraged after each number, the audience being well pleased with her recital. She will reappear in this city to 1. More than 5000 people attended the Olympia Theatre on Sunday to hear the key Charles A. Tindley preach on Heaven's Christmas Tree." A choir of 50 voices assisted, under the direction of W. A. Miller. Holland and Piggs have opened a first class bakery at 914 South 17th Street. This is the first Negro bakery of this city. Two hundred relatives and friends attended the twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Harry W Young on Monday evening at their home, 1507 Stiles street. They received a number of costly and valuable presents. Christmas entertainments for Negro children were conducted by many agencies on Tuesday, December 28. Among them were the Pen and Pencil Club at the Lortest Theatre, who distributed candies and toys. St Michael's Mission 9th and Lombard street the Rev James Nible pastor, saw that they all got a good dinner, besides numerous toys and candies. At St Mary's Mission 9th and Lombard street the hundreds of Negro children took part in the good time which included an entertainment and the distribution of refreshments and eats. There was a pollytate at the home of St Michael's and All Mighty Negro Cripples Sister Catherine, superior of the institution, admitted the award. The entertainment consisted chiefly of a candle in which crippled children sang a number of old cakes after which Santa Claus Jr. distributed candies and toys. Negro children also received stantan presents at St Martha's House in South Philadelphia. When detectives arrested Isaiah Thomas a Negro on Thursday they thought at first that they had captured a that who had been stealing from the Miss minion trans Thomas stole 200 photon shots which were wrapped in a mat bundle in the automobile of W P Blick of Lansdowne READING, PA. Reading, Pa—Bethel A M E E Shiloh Baptist, Zion Baptist and the Washington Street Presbyterian will enter the Christianity campaign under the leadership of the Rev Mr Stanshsberg of the Bethel A M E Church, the services which were held December 31 proved a success. The Society of Christian Endeavor of the Washington Street Presbyterian church held their annual social on December 31. The new president, William James will take charge of the society at the next meeting. Other officers have been elected Mr and Mrs Elmer Jones, 455 Gordon street, entertained a number of friends last Sunday evening Mrs Mary Johnson entertained Mr and Mrs Richard Mason, Mr and Mrs Gee and Mr and Mrs George Hawkens and family at her home on the evening of December 26, at the home of her parents. A large number attended and an enjoyable evening special party in Miss Helene Nelson Have a honor of a number of her friends on January 1916 and Mrs Edward Nancy gave a New Year's party on the evening of January 1, in honor of a few friends. Charles and William James and Horace Cummings are visiting Philadelphia. William James will spend a few days in West Chester Mrs Catherine Cline is spending a few days in Port Clinton visiting rela- tives Miss Rheena Terry, a student of APARTMENTS TO LET APARTMENTS TO LET 57 W 9811 H ST, 5 rooms and bath, steam heat $28 2232 Lifth Avenue, 5 rooms Rents, $14 and $15 Halls all newly renovated. 171 West 133rd Street, 5 rooms and bath Rents, $18 and $20 445 West 35th Street, 4 rooms Rents, $18 to $20 2210 Lifth Avenue, 5 rooms with steam and hot water $23 00 Private House to Let, 22 West 133rd Street Rents, $65 NAIL & PARKER, Agents Phone 7682-3 Morning 145 West 135th Street. Philip Payton, Jr., Comp'y REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE HOT WATER SUPPLY 30 West 135th Street 6 Rooms Rent $23 Telephone Harlem 917-918. No. 67 WEST 134TH STREET To Let Apartments, 3 large, light rooms, gas, wash-tubs, letter-boxes and electric bells have been newly installed. These are well kept houses for respectable colored tenants only. Apply to Open for inspection, the binst new fireproof apartments, handsomely decorated throughout; elegant entrance; 2, 3, 4 large, light, airy rooms; all improvements; ranges, hot water supply, tiled baths and open plumbing. Rents $9 to $16. See OWNER or JANITOR. 214-16 East 127th Street, near Third Avenue. 24 WEST 132ND ST.—5 rooms and bath, steam. $25. PRIVATE HOUSES FOR SALE OR RENT. READING PA Howard University, returned to Washington, D. C., to resume he resumes after spending a week wit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Terry. Miss Susan Carroll returned to Camden to resume her duties as a teacher in the public schools of that city after spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. B. F. Glascoe. Miss May Hawkens who spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, returned to Woodbury where she will resume her duties as a teacher in the schools of that city. The Mon's Brotherhood, which is composed of the men of the different colored churches of this city, elected officers for the year 1916 on January HOT SPRINGS, VA Hot Springs, Va. The Rev. Mr. Booth, pastor of the M E Church near Warm Springs, preached twice last Sunday to large and appreciative congregations. The collection amounted to $10. A small congregation heard the Rev. C W Wright at Smith Chapel Sunday night. Bernard Dickson and wife, of White Sulphur, W Va., are visiting the former parents near Healing Springs. Miss Sarah Dickson is home from the hospital and is fast reaining her health. Miss Jess N Kovall returned to New York Saturday. Robert Brooks left here Saturday morning with the matrimonial bee buzzing and it plans materialized he is now a conductor. G. H. Kvdl. Sir has gone to his home at Lomasie, Va. Among the recent arrivals here are included William Roe of Philadelphia, W. Walter Scott and Bruce Thomas of Richmond, Va. John Sharpe and Wallam Butts of Washington, Lt. Mrs. Vola Cousins and Mrs. Edna Ivons returned Monday from a visit to Farmville VA. Bernard Dickson is reported till Mrs. Lulu Holger and her daughter gave a dinner dance at their cottage in honor of Mrs. Jesse N. Royall of New York Tuesday evening, December 28. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Burrell, Mr. and Mrs. G R. Wood Mrs. H Smith M H Spurlock, C S Ross, B A Iney and Clarence Robinson Credit for the beautiful Christmas tree at Smith Chapel Monday night, December 27, is due largely to the Mesdames Wood, Noel Airfax and Royall. W H Cooper, who was called to Washington, D C, on account of the death of his mother, Mrs Mary L. Cooper December 18, has returned to Hot Springs. Mr and Mrs James Dixon have taken a cottage at Switchback for the winter. Bayonne, N J—Mrs Ray, her son, Wesley Ray, Miss Annabell Smith, of Newark, N J, and Miss Maron Robe- son, of Somerville, N J, visited Mr. and Mrs C W Mulford, 70 Andrew street, during the holidays. Irving Houser and family have re- moved to 95 Andrew street. consisted on Sunday, January 2, by the Rev. John T. Thornton, pastor of Angelic Baptist church. Baby Peterson received a number of very bea- tiful presents. James Douglass have Mr. and Mrs. Blythe, 69 W. removed from 518 Boulevard R. 18th street. Dr W D Robeson, brother of the Rev B C Robeson, visited friends in this city during the holidays Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edmonds, 540 Avenue C, Bayonne, N J, announce the marriage of their sister, Nannie Edmonds, to Mr. Allen Jones of Keys- ville, Va. December 29, 1915. Mrs Margaret Jones, 500 Avenue C, is dangerously ill RENTS TO LET steam heat $28 $14 and $15 Halls all newly renovated. bath Rents, $18 and $20 rentals, $18 to $20 steam and hot water $23 00 ward Street Rent, $65 OR ON PREMISES OR MARKER, Agents 145 West 135th Street. n, Jr., Comp'y AND INSURANCE Rent $23 No. 67 WEST 134TH STREET To Let Be You Free Ed 224 West 64th St. gas, gas, wash-tubs, letter-boxes and elec- These are well kept houses for respect- to JANITORS on premises. at rooms, 2 families on a floor. $10. action, the best new fireproof apartments, and throughout; elegant entrance; 2, 3, 4 rooms; all improvements; ranges, hot water and open plumbing. Rents $9 to $16. JANITOR, 214-16 East 127th Street, near and bath, steam. $25. S FOR SALE OR RENT. R LANGSTON Phone 3056 Harle Z AND INSURANCE. FASTON PA RENTS COLLECTED. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Mrs. M. J. Stuart, 121 West 136th street, is ill. James George of this city spent the holidays in Lynchburg, Va. James Whittington is critically ill at the Knickerbocker Hospital. Mrs Dalay C. Reed, 216 West 53d street is suffering with lagrpe. street is suffering with Iglippe. Mrs. Lillian Cohen of this city visited Binghamton, N. Y., during the holiday. Hugh C. Tilden of Plainfield, N. J., who was visiting this city, has returned home. The Rev. and Mrs. L. L. Wood of Elmira, grant a few days in the city Christmas week. Mrs. Blanche Wade Wright of Dean street has returned from a visit to Washington, D. C. Persons wishing books by colored authors may apply to the Book Street, 180th Street, N. Y., "The Book Sellers of Harlem." Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Jenkins, 135th 136th street are visiting relatives in Baltimore. Mrs. Jessie M. Royall, who spent some time in Hot Springs, Va. has arrived in the city. Mrs. Bernice Shaw Edwards, 24 West 140th street, who was sick last week, is much improved. Marshall Branch of Augusta, Ga., now residing at 158 West 131st street, is ill with a gripe. Homer Dawson after spending several months in Scranton, Pa., arrived in the city last week. Miss Hortense Goodwater, who spent several months in Elmira, N. Y., has returned to the city. The Rev. W. Holt of Baltimore, Md., after a short visit here has returned to his home. J. W. Wilkerson and sister, Rosetta Wilkerson of Washington, D. C., spent the holidays in the city. Walter A. Pinchback of Washington, D. C., is in New York and was a caller at the office of The Ago. Claudius Pettit, 46 West 131st street, left the city last Sunday to spend the winter in St. Augustine, Fla. Bishop Alexander Walters spent the holidays with his family at his residence, 108 West 134th street. Mrs. W. P. Hayes, 316 West 52nd street, wife of the Rev. R. Hayes, has been confined to the room. For real Human Hair, which is guaranteed to stand combing, call or write to Madam Baum, 486 Eighth Avenue, City. Mrs. Agnes Trotter Wilson of this city is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Carle Spencer, in Lynchburg, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rice, 151 West 323rd street, entertained out of town relatives on New Year's day. The engagement of Miss Lois Vaughn of Maplewood, N. J., to Addison Balley of Brooklyn has been announced. Miss Hattle Post is spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. J. A. Wright of Amella Court House, N. A. Mrs. Lela Robinson-Jones has resided in the holidays in Brooklyn, D. C. of the Christmas holidays in the city. --- Miss Alice H. Laws, 110 East 88th street, spent Christmas Friend, Mrs. Jennie Leon De Ville of Washington, D. C. is in the city residing at 48 West 131st street, and will enter DeWitt Clinton high school. Dr. R. M. McCallum, 429 Lenox avenue, has returned from a visit to Baltimore, where he was the guest of Dr. E. M. Miss. Anne Harris of New York was called to Harrisburg, Pa. on account of the serious illness of her aunt, Mrs. Annie Parker. Mrs. Robert Fearing, 85 Marion St., who spent some time in Washington, D. C., visiting her mother-in-law, has returned to the city. S. J. Randolph, president of the lycée de Hampton Church, was a classmate of Booker T. Washington at Hampton Institute in 1875. ```markdown ``` Mrs. W. R Carter and Miss Rebecca L. Porter will entertain the Lucy Lanny League at its regular monthly meeting at Hope Day Nursery, 33 West 13th Street Friday evening January 7, 1916 at 8:30 p.m. The program for the meeting will be in charge of J. Lamar Whitener Maceo arrivals, Mr. and Mrs Yancey Anderson and daughter, Stella Keyport, N. J., Mrs M. Simmons of New Haven Conn John Rowers of Burtlington Vt., Mr. and Mrs Payne Sikorski, and Mrs C Brown of Long Island, N. J., Mrs L. Love and Mr. and Mrs W. C. Moore of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs W. Mason of Schenectady, N. Y. NEGRO PICTURES Late Booker T. Washington Charge of the Colored Troops Latest and Finest Sizes 10x20 and three 12 for $1.50 Dr. Washington and Major R. R. Moton on post cards and other December 28 Miss Anna Fisher was married to Joseph H. Burns of this city by the Rev. C. S. Freeman of Jersey City at the home of the bride's mother at 48 West 135th street. The bride's mother, Miss Madeleine Fisher, wife bridesmaids, and Dr. F. A. Seeley best man. The couple are residing at 60 West 142d street, this city. The boys of the Junior Park Protective League will have a gathering at Lenox Community Center on Friday evening, January 14, when prizes will be given who will win the "Boys' orchestra" of P. S. 89 will play. The league is affiliated with the Urban League under Chas. C. Allison, secretary of boys' work. The fourteenth birthday anniversary of Miss Mary Taylor, daughter of Mrs. J. M. Taylor, 136 West 53rd street, Chas. C. Allison, Miss Taylor is a member of the graduating class of public school 69. She received a gold watch, bracelet, locket, a ten dollar gold piece and atolet preset for her mother, the winter Washington Irving High School in February. Maria Holmes, Peter White, Robert H. Williams and Mr. Brown of New York City. Music and dances were the features of the evening. After which, the guests were ushered into the dining room where a sumptuous repast was served. Covers were laid on the table. They all selfless themselves and music was indulged until the we small hours of morning after which the guests departed wishing Miss Sutton a Happy and prosperous New Year. The Ministers' Meeting The ministers' meeting opened with a sermon by the Rev Horace Miller. sermon by the Rev Horace Miller. The Rev. Butler Aworthy, who died during the holidays, was greatly missed Monday, January 10 the Rev Charles Aworthy will be the speaker at the minister's meeting. During the Monday of January the meetings are open to the public. The meetings open at 2 o'clock in the Auditorium of St. Mark's Parish House, services lasting to 4 p.m. Night School at P. S. 88 H H Goldberger, principal, is in charge of the evening school which opened Monday m. th. January 3, at H 89, 15th street and Lenox avenue. Men are given courses in English for gardeners, cool service and preparation for citizenship. The women are given English to foremen, cool service flower making, emitters, muliners and dressmaking. Registry tours are open on Friday m. th. during January from 7 to 9 30 o'clock. Y W. C. A. Notos. All memoirs and fonds of the Y W. C. A. notos. I will attend a prayer service in the garden each week of prayer held at the building each evening a week from 8 30 to 9 30. The regular monthly meeting of the committee of management of the Y W. A. will be held Friday evening at 8 30 p.m. Members of the Sunday afternoon Bible Class of the association are urged to attend this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Among the new members who have accepted places on the committee of management of this branch are Mrs. J. Brown, Mrs. Susette Station, Mrs. Tawana,arker King and Miss Rosa Harper. New arrivals at the Association this week are Mrs. L. C. Oginham, South Hampton, N. Y.; Miss Dalya Franklin, Charleston, S. C.; and Miss Mary Green, Woodstock, N. Y. New members remaining their membership in the Association are Mrs. Bessie Wiegins, Mrs. Sarah MacAdoo and Mrs. D C. Norman. Program of 18th Century Music Prominent social and instrumental artists of the city will appear in a musical featuring 18th century music at 11:30 p.m. Rest the residence of Bingham and Mrs Alexander Walters 208 West 10th street, friday evening January 7 in interest of the African Redemption Society. Nine Lela Walters has perfected arrangements for the 21st and announces the following musical program: Histoire ketch of 18th century mu Mrs. C. R. Christian, 680 Herkimer street, is on the sck lst. Mr. and Mrs. Harry, Jackson, Sr., 286 Mrs. and Mrs. Harry, entertainment, friends Friday, December 8. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson, Jr., and Mrs. Wm. Kemp, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dudley and Gor- wens. The evening was spent in dancing. MME C. L HAMLIN New Year's afternoon, Mrs. Little L. Cowan, 16 Downing street, tended a social in honor of Bishop and Mrs. Alexander Waiters. In the discussion with the speaker, I was the speaker. Other speakers were Louis H. Littater of Flushing, N. Y.; J. B. Fileen, Counselor P. M. Thorne, the Rev. George F. Miller, the Rev. Stephen W. Nolt of Baltimore, Md.; the Rev. J N. Bridgeman, pastor of Newman Memorial M. E. Church; the Rev. W. I. Lee, pastor of Fleet street, A. M. E. church the Rev. A. M. Cole of Bridge church, M. E. Church, John E. Robinson and Conrad V. Norman. Mme. Anna Harper of Jersey City sang several selections with Samuel DeKnight, presiding at the play "Mme DeKnight," a program and speech making the party repaired to the dining room where dalty refreshments were served. Other guests included Patrick Quarles, Dr. Jacinto Zaratt, and Miss Emma Fox. Mrs. Cowan was usalted I meeting by Miss Corine Lyle and John R. Lyle. Dr. Josefa Zaratti was also present. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF APRIL POST CARDS with his Autograph and Margo R. R. Maton, Principle of Tuskergee Institute. Prices: 5 from 50c. to $1.25 per hundred. All grades of Lehigh Coal at current prices. Phone Everett Payne, 151 Bedford, 281 Tompkins avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dec 23:3mo FLATS AND APARTMENTS TOLET 47TH ST., 250 W - Apartment, 3 large rooms, modern improvements, hot water Respectable color tenancy. Reduces rent. Apply JANITOR. Room 1 Dec-23. 99TH ST., 5E - 4 rooms and bath, hot water, hented bath room, $15 the only hot room for the block for colored tenancy JANITOR. dec-23. 136TH ST., 155 W - Four-story white, three-bedroom A, two-bedroom B, two rentals. Apply to Charles A. Paiva agent, Mother Zion Church, 151-3 W 136th st. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET 29TH ST. 249 W—Two comfortable furnished rooms, all conveniences for light housekeeping $3 and $4 per week Miss Kountz 9E-94-7 29TH ST. $8 W—North for st., federal room for st., only require Miss Ease. House for Laverne WALPIN ST 57-Floor 10 private office WALPIN TRIFFE 36-Floor 10 private office HICKMER ST. 51—Room to let, fur- rst or unfinished, suitable for a peated wife, or two men MRS HICKS Jan 6th. TECHNICAL COLLEGE LEGE) GREENSBORO, N. C. led by the governments of the United all the year round. For males only. Agricultural and Mechanical. Night applied Trade School. Advance courses Science in Agriculture and Bachelor dodging and tuition $8.00 per month. Write for catalogue or free tuition. LEY, President, Greensboro, N. C. AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (FORMERLY A. A. M. COLLEGE) GREENSBORO, M. C. For the Colored Race. Maintained by the governments of the United States and of North Carolina. Open all the year round. For males only. Three strong departments—Academic, Agricultural and Mechanical. Night School for needy students. Well equipped Trade School. Advance courses leading to the Degrees of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Bachelor of Science in Mechanics. Board, lodging and tuition $8.00 per month. Fall term begins September 1, 1915. Write for catalogue or free tuition. 9.95-1.99 JAMES B. DUDLEY, President, Greensboro, N. C. WE WANT women any age, who can learn life ment us in Georgia, Alabama, Tenn- ansas, and Texas, in whole or part osis only. Agents who work make it answer unless you mean business. Sibly. No industrial features. First owned and operated by Colored Y PAID $100,000.00. CE OVER $1,700,000.00. SURANCE COMPANY, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Intelligent, high class men and women any age, who can learn life insurance salesmanship, to represent us in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, in whole or part time. No salary. Commission basis only. Agents who work make money. Plenty of territory. Don't answer unless you mean business. Must spell correctly and write legibly. No industrial features. First old-line life insurance company owned and operated by Colored people. CAPITAL FULLY PAID $100,000.00. INSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $1,700,000.00. Address, Director of Agencies, STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY BOX 161 ATLANTA, GEORGIA. sic, Mme, Elizabeth H. Loguen, musical directress. Overture, Semiramide (Rossini), Mme. E. A. Johnson and Mme. N. Pierre. Tenor solo, Drink to Me Mme With Thine Eyes (Mozart), Carl Boxill. Duet, Mme. J. Berry and Mra. W. Harper. Baritone solo, Jack Berry. Baritone solo, (a) Holy Night (Haydn); (b) How Can I Leave You? (Voltahed); W. L. Offord. Baritone solo, Old English Song, J. Rosamond Johnson, accompanied by advanced pupil of Music School Settlement. Contralto recitative and aria, O, Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion (Handel), Mme. Daisy Tapley. Soprano solo, (a) Das Viechen (Mozart); (b) Tandis que tomme Sommeil, (Grety), Mrs. Elizabeth H. Loguen; Count H. Moens at piano. Piano solo, Miss Mamie Prince (pupil of Miss Lillian Lee). BROOKLYN NOTES Mrs. George Kingland, 545 Lafayette m avenue is ill. and Mrs. Edward Elsworth, 2301 Pittsburgh avenue, entertained friend, at a New Year's party, January 1. Mrs. H. L. Hairaton, 421 Waverly avenue, left the city to attend the funer al of her father in Norfolk, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes of Brooklyn, entertained at Christmas dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Webb and Mrs. B. Jenkins. The Gem Hall Parlors, 235 Duffield street, Brooklyn, will send upon request of their beautiful illustrated cat- logues, a copy of the book and cases of up-to-date hair-goods. Do not wait, but send at once. It cost- rups nothing; we send them free. JULY 11th Everett Smith, 14 Schenectady avenue, spent the week-end with his aunts Miss Amanda Miller and Mrs. McCann, 361 West 86th street. Miss Stella Anderson of Keyport. N. J. was a visitor at the home of Mrs. L. H. White, 16 Schenectady avenue, last Monday afternoon. At the meeting of the J. B Taylor Trust, the University Club last Monday officers were elected for the year as follows: A. J. Loring, president; F. Holbrook, vice-president; Lester Trice, secretary; Robert Fearling, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gant and Mr. and Mrs. John Dudley of 431 Hikerim street, entertained a few friends New Year's eve. The evening was spent playing and dancing among guests were present. Meadness Maria Dublin, Alice Dublin, W. Cochrane, Hattie Whiting and Lulu Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick, the Misses Athena, Madeline Gardner, Dublin, Messra, Matthew Yancey and Gene Ellott. At twelve thirty the guests marched to the dining room, where an innumerable crowd. JANITOR WANTED. Janitor wanted—pay half rent. Handyman. Elegant house. Improvements. moderate rent. Schloerl of 776 9th Avenue. NOTICE. Darden has opened up a Home Dining Room at 400 Carlton Avenue. Quick and reliable service. Will be glad to have his friends call and see him. Jan 6-4. EMPLOYMENT AGENCY A large demand for high-class colored servants. First-class positions for first-class houseworkers and waitresses for good general houseworkers and waitresses. Work for all. References required. An all around tailor, designer and cutter, Subtlety sure. No. I am preferred, none nore need apply. Wanted by Jan 1 NTY 12:30 AM 20 2nd Ave, Beauser, Mala. Dec-30:47 AGENTS WANTED WANTFII-Intelligent, energetic collo- dial men and women to handle big pay- ing proposition $5 to $1 per day No charge for RAUTH W TYLER Columbus Ohio FOR REVIVAL WORK. Sapio Mosby Bible Institute How to Wear Men to Christ, Cloth, 75c Paper, 30 How to Wear for Christ, Sleeve, $250 How to Wear and Conduct a Success E-book for $10 Remit to Sapio for express money order of 100 registered dollars Mrs. Cowen Entertains COAL BROOKLYN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. WANTED—WILL give half interest in three mills for a two-week mill complete; great opportunity. HELEN SMITH, Dixie, Idaho. WALTER F. CRAIG 483 Hancock St., Brooklyn July 9th 10am 20 Suffield RELIGIOUS NOTICES. ABBESHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 343-46. West 9th St., between 7th and 8th Avenue. Service—11 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. Holy Communion every first Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. Sunday School 1:30 Pleasant Morning Band prayer feeting 4 a.m. Tuesday, 8 p. m.-Missouri Society, prayer and praise service, Thursday, 8 p. m.-Missouri Society, prayer and praise service, Friday, 8 p. m.-Highway and Hedges Society, 8 p. m., general prayer meeting. Rev. A. Clayton Powell, D. D., pastor: residence 48 W. 49th street, phone: Bryant, 7458. MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, 161-153 W. 18th St. J. W. Brown, 110-100 W. 139th St. Sunday Services—11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Holy Communion every second Sunday at Sunday Morning Class—12:30 p. m. Sunday School at 2 p. m. Varkick Christian School Weekly Meetings Class Meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Parent Meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. SEATS FREE, PUBLIC INVITED. M. TOLLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH. 159-161 West 51st street, between 6th and 7th avenues. Rev. Wm. P. Hayes, D. D., pastor. Parent Prayer Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School at 1:30 p. m. Sundays. B. Y. P. U. u. meets every Sunday at 8:30 p. B. Y. P. U. Literary meets every Wednesday. The Weekly Prayer Meeting on Friday evening at 8 p. m. Church Aid Society, second Monday evening. Young Men's Social Club, every month on the third Monday evening. Visitors are made welcome. Jun.1-2 ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, 824 East 160th Street Clifton, D. D., Rector, 212 East 157th St. Sunday Services. All Seats Free—11 a.m. ST. CYPRAN'S CHAPEL PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL I 177 W 91d Street. REV. JNO. W. W. JOHNSON, Priest in Sunday Services—11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School 8.20 p. m. CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL. ST. MARK'S METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 51d street, near Eighth avenue, Near 100th Street. Prairie William H. Brooks, D. D. Residence 181st West 51d street. Prairie—11 a. m. and 7.45 p. m. Prayer Meeting Sunday at 11 a. m. Sunday School at 6 o'clock. Sunday School at 6 o'clock. Lyceum—Sunday at 4 p. m. Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Lyceum—Sunday at 4 p. m. Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Juniors—Lyceum at 8.20 p. m. Juniors—Lyceum at 8.20 p. m. Christmas Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8.20 and Sunday at 1 p. m. SALEM METHODIST EPISCOPAL OCCUPY (OCC) 3200 S. 11th st. the Rev Frederick Ashley Cullen pastor, Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday. Sunday School 2:30 p. m. L. L. Perry, superintendent, Men's Bible class 2:30 p. m. D. N. Thompson, instructor. L. L. Perry, 4 p. m. Sundays, 2:30 p. m. Thursday, George W. Allen, president, Epworth League, 6 p. m. Sundays, L. S. Perry, president. Cindy Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and at 1 p. m. Sundays. Prayer meeting, Friday night. Brotherhood, every Tuesday night, James Goine press, Communion, first Sunday in each month. All are welcome. feb4-15-137 ST JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 6:45 p. m. Frank M. Hyder, D.D., minister Sunday services at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. C. E at 7 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. Sunday services at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. 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