New York Age

HAS THE LARGEST VOL. XXIX No. 29 MORE ARMY OFFICERS A Chance for Commissions Seen in the Formation of New Regiments NEED SECOND .LIEUTENANTS To Fill Vacancies that Will be Caused by Promotion of Officers of Lower Grades to Command Increased Military Forces. ENTRANCE EASY WITH RUSH Retired Veteran Tells What Is Required in the Way of Grit and Determination In Order to Secure Commissions from the Ranks—Urges Enlistment Now by Those Ambitious for Shoulder Knots. The agitation for preparedness, which bids fair to result in an increase of the military establishment, through legislation by the present Congress, will create a demand for a larger number of officers, in the regular army. This demand, according to a farsighted veteran, who has served with the colors for many years, will furnish an opportunity for young men of the race ambitious to enter upon a military career, to win their way to a commission as second lieutenant. That the goal is not impossible of attainment is proved by the example he quotes, although the task is not one for weaklings. But let the veteran outline the situation "As it is highly probable that several colored regiments will be added to the army upon the passage of either of the military bills now before Congress, and as many vacancies in the grade of commissioned officer will be created, I would urgently recommend that our newspapers and our race leaders make a determined right for the appointment of as many Negroes as possible to the grade of second lieutenant in Negro regiments. "As every increase causes the promotion of officers of lower grades to fill vacancies in new regiments, it is quite probable that the increase proposed by either bill before Congress would cause the promotion of every second lieutenant in the army. As that is the lowest commissioned grade, what would be more reasonable than that these vacancies should be filled by Negroes—than that we should here start on the lowest round of the ladder? Is it possible that in this day, and at this time, the Federal Government would follow its old tactics to keep us out? True, there is no law barring the Negro, but by all manner of discouragements he has been made to see that he is not wanted; and appointments from civil life which are entirely in the hands of the President have not, to my knowledge, ever been given a Negro. But I don't know if any have ever applied. In the comparatively small increase in the army in 1901 hundreds of men were commissioned who never would have been so fortunate in ordinary times. Davis and Green got in. This is not meant to reflect on their ability, as both have proven to be highly proficient and able officers, but merely to draw attention to the fact of how much easier it is to get in during 'the rush than in normal times. "As the man with some military experience has the advantage over the man with none, I would urge that young men with military taste and suitable education and physical ability, who desire to for commissions, begin enlisting now for the four existing regiments as so be prepared to compete at the proper time. The present law requires a service of two years in the ranks to be held during the commission during the rush in 1901 it was reduced to one year and I believe the same will be done when the army is again increased. Besides, with assistance, if desired, discharge could be obtained for the plus part of a capturing commission from civil life. The matter should be brought to the attention of the leading military men of the race for civil life—those holding rank in military organizations. For the asking, full parishers as to the requirements for applicants for commissions either from the ranks, or from civil life, may be held from the War Department with the wealth, education and culture of the man families of our race in the leading cities of the country, and the state in the nation which some day should be the one it would to me seem a great chance if we fail at this time to progress to the place of our so great and fortunate. Much has been said about the inability of our men to get some from the ranks material but the failure in the material doesn't end. I have seen in the army many Negroes from colored colleges, but in most cases they were failures in civil life, and failed to make good as soldiers. We need men with the ambition, grit and determination that would take, them The New York Age through West Point had they been so fortunate as to have been appointed there, just as it took Hippier, Alexander and Young through, and which is to-day keeping Young, Davis and Green in the army." WORLD WRITER TELLS ABOUT NEGRO TROOPS The correspondent of the New York World, accompanying the United States troops-in Mexico, writes the World on April 8, concerning the battle on April 1, engaged in by a detachment of the Tenth Cavalry, near the village of Aquacalves, at San Antonio Canyon, Concerning the Negro troopers the correspondent, B. C. Utecht, writes as follows: Following the battle 'at Guerrero, in which forty-six Villistas were shot down, fifty others Being found later buried at Bachineva, the American troops pursued relentlessly, and last Saturday part of the Tenth Cavalry under Col. William C. Brown came upon a large body of the enemy near the village of Aquacalves at San Antonio Canyon. Here the Mexicans thought they were safe, as their hiding place was well chosen and almost impossible of discovery. The American attack, as at Guerrero, came as a surprise, but this time there was no Mexican spy to give warning. Mexicans were lolling in the grass, eating or sleeping, as it was noon, when Mexicans dislike to be on the move. Their horses were grazing nearby and the Mexicans did not know of the proximity of the Americans until the first crack of a rifle. Then they leaped for their horses and again there was a short running fight. The shots of the Americans told almost every time, while the Villistas failed to inflict any losses of consequence, according to reports. Villa's losses are reported to have been more than thirty. The remainder of the band is still being pursued into the canvons. The Tenth Cavalry is composed of Negro troops, and the battle on April I was the first time Negro soldiers had ever fought against Mexicans. The Negro is held in high respect in the army, for he is known as an able fighter and keeps well disciplined. Just a few days before Col. Brown's fight, I heard Gen. Pershing discussing the Negro soldiers. "They are among the greatest fighters in the warld," he said. "They are a hardy lot and love the game." I have seen these Negro soldiers march all day in high spirits, humming songs together. I have never heard them complain. They keep their camp in neat order, which means much work, and after evening mess they gather around the fires for songs, card games and stories. I saw these Negroes day after day doing these things, and they went into battle just the same way, light hearted, yet determined to make good records and please their officers. It mattered, not to them whether it was a battle, card game or a frolic, the job must be a good one, and a good one they made it. IRVIN COBB GIVES WRITERS A SURPRISE Irvin Cobb, war correspondent and novelist, a sutherner born and bred, was a guest at a recent dinner given by the Society of Composers, Authors and Songwriters at Keen's Chop House, West 41st street. James W. Johnson, contributing editor of The Age, and J. Rosamond Johnson of the Music Schoo Settlement are the only colored members of this organization. They were present at the dinner. When Mr Cobb, whose racial prejudices are well known, was called on to speak, he made the following declaration, remarkable because it was made by Irvin Cobb Mr. President: I appreciate the honor of being here. I am a southerner, an inheritor of all the prejudices of that section. But I esteem it a privilege to he the guest of an organization that recognizes talent and ability, regardless of race, creed, condition or the pigment of the skin, giving to that talent and ability the recognition to which it is entitled." His sentiment aroused enthusiastically applause. James W. Johnson was one of the speakers, the others being Victo Herbert, composer, Wilson G. Mizner playwright, Rufe Goldlberg, cartoonist Sevmour Brown, song writer, Irvin Berlin, song writer, and George Cohan, actor and play writer. MELVIN CHISUM LEAPS Oklahoma City OK - According to the Black Dipintaf of this city, Molvin J. Chisim, convicted of criminal libel in the district court of Logan county, made a claim against the law by leasing from a railroad train. Olekscien have received word early Monday that the district court failed to put in an appearance in Guthrie on the data required. County Attorney Swank asked for a commitment to the case. Eula Sindergaard, involved in locating Chisim on a Rock Island train, with a ticket to Memphis, Tenn. Chisim schied from the trial. Suppliers followed and was successful in overtaking his man. Chisim was taken to the whitening where he was treated for a pity of fine and costs in the now famous case that grew out of the upheaval at Langston University last fall. McJohnson of Oklahoma OK, and Connie McJohnson of Wewoka, are the men who qualified on Chisim's bond during all of his former trials. It is said that they refused to longer be in custody until the court might attempt to leave the state. AMERICAN SECRETARY COMING FROM LIBERIA The State Department has granted a furloh to Secretary Bundy of the American Location at Monrovia, Laheria, and the United States cruiser Birmingham is bringing the secretary and his wife to this country. This is an unusual honor which the government is paying Secretary Bundy, who is having the first relief from duty in four years. RABID ADVERTISING IN NORFOLK PAPER RABID ADVERTISING IN NORFOLK PAPER Municipal Campaign Calls Forth Sensational Appeal to Race Prejudice Baptist Preacher Charged With Making An Address to a White Audience and Attacking the Present Mayor in the Interest of An Opposition Ticket-The Old Spirit of KuKluxium Inveked. Special to THE NEW YORK AGN. NORFOLK, Va.—This city has just emerged from the throes of an exciting municipal primary campaign. The present mayor, Wyndham R. Mayo, was opposed for reelection by the Citizens' Party, which made an active canvass against him. In the course of the campaign it appears that the Rev. Charles Satchell Morris, pastor of the Bank Street Baptist Church, and well known to many New Yorkers; made an address at the Majestic Theatre. His utterances evidently did not please the supporters of the present mayor, and instead of trying to refute them by proper evidence and argument, recourse was had to the old dodge of appealing to race prejudice. This revival of the spirit of Ku-Kluxism took the more modern shape of a newspaper advertisement. The weakness of the cause advocated may be gauged by the venom apparent in this appeal. It follows, with all the emphasis that headlines in capitals can give: WHITE MEN OF NORFOLK! SHALL WE RETURN TO THE "RECONSTRUCTION DAYS?" SHALL A NEGRO PREACHER DIRECT WHITE MEN HOW TO VOTE?" ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE CITY OF NORFOLK, AN OCCURRENCE TOOK PLACE THAT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN COUNTENANCED IN ANY OTHER CITY IN OUR SOUTHERN COUNTRY. . So anxious are the supporters—the ill-advised supporters of the Citizens Party for success, that they hark back to the "dark days" and, from the stage of a certain theatre in this city there comes forward a NEGRO PREACHER, who, in spite of his apparently sacred calling, has sought to max religion with politics, and this NEGRO stands before an audience of WHITE MEN, many of whom call themselves Democrats, and this Negro united with them in their meeting, advises with them, and by verbal innuendo, reflects upon the honor, the integrity, and the ability of WYNDHAM R. MAYO, the present Mayor of the city of Norfolk, a Virginian, and a gentleman. A circular is already being spread throughout the city, signed by Messrs. Steele and Derring, disclaiming any knowledge of C. S. Morris, or of any control over the meeting at which C. S. Morris spoke. We make the following statement without fear of successful contradiction: C. S. Morris, a Negro preacher did address (setting on the stage with other speakers) a white audience at the Majestie Theatre on April 21, 1916. Second He did not speak under the auspices of the Mayo and Hannan Committee. Third He attacked Mayor Mayo and he did not attack either Mr. Steele or Mr. Derring. Fourth. No sane man could construe his remarks other than an appeal for Leon C. Steele and his ticket. Therefore we ask in whose behalf was this meeting held at the Majestic Theatre? MAYO AND HANNAN COMMITTEE. Commenting on this occurrence the Journal and Guide, a weekly paper published in Norfolk, said: It is unfortunate that the Negro is placed in such a situation politically, homogeneously and incidentally protest against civil unrestfulness without having political opportunists seize upon such protests as a occasion for making political capital. It is unfortunate that without having the power to cast a single ballot to determine in the slightest degree the control of the Democratic party the race is attenuated in its factional and general campaigns and used as an instrument for stirring the baser passions of impressionable minds to the debasement of the Negro race and the elevation of political oppression. In the efforts of the Democrats to deprive the Negro of the benefits of the ballot they have disenfranchised nearly half of the THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1916. white men in the State and established a government by the minority. In their efforts to regulate corporate interests they have precipitated an endless conflict between the legislative and judicial branches of the government; the state is no longer able to exist without taxing the income of private taxation; no longer common. These conditions are fomenting revolutionary tendencies, that like a souldering volcano, threaten the social and political structure. BUILDING FOR NEW YORK ODDOFELLOWS In accordance with a proposition adopted at the last session of District Grand Lodge, No. 2, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, jurisdiction of New York, delineate plans have been projected for the erection of a building in New York City, to be owned, controlled and managed by the Order. To this end, articles of incorporation have been taken out for "The Headquarters Building Association of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of the State of New York, (Inc.) with a capital stock of $50,000. This is divided into ten thousand shares, par value, $5, and many of the most prominent men and women of the city are at the head of affairs. The stock will be sold to the public generally as well as to members of the Order, and it is now on sale at its par value. The list of officers include members of all branches of the Order, the women having representation also, and the roster for the first year is as follows: Jas. F. Adair, Hamilton 710, president; Chas. H. Gibson, Manhattan 5477, vice-president; John W. Simmons, Philonateano, secretary; Edward Henry, Alpha 181, treasurer; Mrs. Nannie R. Gover, Vincentico H. R, 1318, assistant secretary, Wilford H. Smith, counsel; executive committee. W. David Brown, J. Thogas Johnston, James A. Glasgow; board of directors for first year: Jas F. Adair, Mrs. Nannie R Gover, Edward Henry, William J. Smith, Charles H. Gibson, John W. Simmons, J. Thonus Johnston, James A. Glasgow and W. David Brown. The officers and directors are all stockholders in the corporation, those who handle money are bonded in a reliable bonding company of the city and no salaries are paid to any of the officers. The president, J. F. Adair, is the district grand secretary of the district Grand Lodge, and for twelve years has held a responsible position in the United States Customs Service. John W. Simmons, secretary, holds a responsible position with the Grotler Club, 22 West 32nd street. He has been there sixteen years. He is secretary of Philomathan Lodge, 646, the oldest club in the Order in America. Edward Henry, treasurer, is an exdistrict grand master of the Order in the state, and has been with the Title Guarantee and Trust Co. for more than twenty years. The chairman of the executive committee, W. David Brown, is a successful business man in New York City, conducting two large undertaking establishments. He is district grand master of the State of New York, and Grand Treasurer of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America. Wilford H. Smith, counsel, is one of the strongest practitioners at the New York bar. Special agents for the disposal of the stock will be named from the board of district grand supervisors and the Effort Club, composed of ladies from the Households of Ruth. The supervisors are Howard Vincent Fry, Arthur G. Derrick, Walter Mims, George A. Marshall, Oscar Brewster, Allen Baird, Charles J. D Kemp, E. W. Elliot, Harry Bright and Joseph H. Shockley. Ladies from the Effort Club are Mrs. Mary Turner, Mrs Louse Granada, Miss Annie E. Mays, Mrs Maggie Goodwin, Mrs. Lena Chandler, Mrs. Alden McKinney, Alberta Taylor, Mrs. Annie Barnwell, Mrs Mildred Smith and Mrs. Pinkie B Walker. The president, J. F. Adair, 1212 St Marks avenue, Brooklyn, or the secretary, J. W. Simmons, 26 West 135th street, will answer all inquiries concerning the proposed buildings, subscriptions for stock, etc. NAMES OF JUDGES IN BABY CONTEST Through an unfortunate oversight last week, the name of Mrs. James S. Anderson, 828 East 22nd street, Williamsbridge, N.J. was omitted from the contest, who was judged as judges in the New York Aoy Barkes Barnes Contest. The complete list of the Board of Judges is as follows: MRS JAMES S. ANDERSON, 828 East 222nd street, Williamsbridge, N. Y. MISS MAYBELLE MADOO, 156 West 131st street. MISS LOUISE LATIMER, 202 West 63rd street. MRS CORA B WINSTON, 188 W. 135th street. MRS. MAUDE G. HALL, 917 Lafayette avenue, Brooklyn. MRS. A S. REED, 316 West 52nd street. DR GERTRUDE McPHERSON, 188 West 135th street. MRS MEDIA DODSON, 9 Douglass street, Brooklyn. FIFTEEN CHILDREN 53 GRANDCHILDREN Special to Tue. New York, NY Riccimarco, Va.-Mrs. Catherine Lipscomb of Lynchburg, Va. after an illness of about three days, passed away at the ripe old age of 92 years. She had wonderful vitality and spent the summer of 1913 with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lipscomb, in Atlantic City, N. J. She made her home with one of her daughters and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones of Richmond where she died April 1. Undertaker Price shined the remaining to Lunchbure, accompanied by Mr. and Mr. Richard Jones and family. Finner all services were held Monday, April 3 at Holecomb Rock Baptist Church. She was the mother of fifteen children, fifty-three grand children, and twelve great grand children. She is survived by two sisters, eight children and a host of sorrowing friends. BUSINESS WOMEN GIVE TO MEMORIAL FUND BUSINESS WOMEN GIVE TO MEMORIAL FUND Coworkers of Mme. C. J. Walker Organize Association-Will Pledge $100 or More Organization Has Attracted National Attention Since Its Large Subscription to Washington Memorial Fund-Easter Ball at Manhat am Casino to be a Record Breaker-Officers of the League. Mme. C. J. Walker's local agents are among the latest to become actively interested in the campaign being conducted on behalf of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund. On Wednesday evening of last week over one hundred agents met at the Lelia College, 105-110 Ws-136th street, and formed the Mme. C. J. Walker Agents' Benevolent Association. Pledges to the fund amounting to over $100 were made, and an agreement was reached to pay over the money to the local memorial fund committee no later than June 1. The meeting was presided over by Mme. Walker. The officers elected were Mrs. Lelia W. Robinson, president; Mrs. E. E. Green, vice president, Miss Arlane Saunders, recording secretary; Louis W. George, corresponding secretary; Mme. C. J. Walker, treasurer; Mrs. Jones, chaplain; Mrs. Luh Bush, sergeant-at-arms. Last Monday evening a second meeting was held, and $20 or more was given to Mme Walker for the fund. The agents are confident of raising their sum before June 1. The members of the association who have given subscriptions to the Washington Memorial Fund to date are: Mme J. C. Walker; $5; Mrs L. Robinson; $1; Mrs E. E. Green; $1; Mrs Ellen Flynn, $1; Mrs M. Hutchinson, $1; Mrs Irene Huyler, $1; Mrs M. Boddie, $1; Miss Louise Langhorne, $1; Mrs A. Goodwin, $1; Mrs Addie Robinson, $1; Mrs Emma Burwell, $1; Miss Dianne Scott, $1; Mrs C. Bone Slaughter, $1; Mrs Rebecca Sears, $1; Mrs Lillian Tyson, $1; Mrs Cora McMaken, $1; Mrs Lillian Brown, $1; Miss Adeline C. Ollley, $1; Mrs Alice Menghal, $1; Mrs Helen Harper, $1; Mrs Geneva Page, $1; Miss L. Codington, $1; Mrs L. B. Scott, $1. Officers of Southern Beneficial League Since announcement was made by the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund Committee of Greater New York that the Southern Beneficial League had voted to give the bulk of its proceeds, which will amount to about $1,000, from the big Easter reception and ball which will be given at Manhattan Casino on Monday evening, April 24, many inquiries have been received out of town about this organism. The Southern Beneficial League was organized in May, 1886, and has seventeen hundred members. It is one of the strongest organizations in New York, and its financial affairs are in excellent condition. The officers are, Thomas W. Griggsby, president; Archie B. Roberts, vice-president; John D. Younger, financial secretary; J. R. Harper, corresponding and recording secretary; Dr Albert S. Reed and Dr E. P. Roberts, physicians, Allen J. Mason, chaplain. Board of Managers: Robert R. Ladson, Granville O. Paris, Daniel P. D Agard, Walker Holmes, Edward L. Walker, John W. Hudspeth, John D Hadwin, George Deas and Cyrus H Trent. Quelling Committee—Joseph R. Harper, Paul Hargrave and Granville O Paris. Sick Committee—Allen J. Mason, Theodore R. Smith and William H. W Johnson. Admissions Committee—Moses W Straulthe and Josse S. Williams Executive Committee—Hillary Helenon, chairman; Robert R. Laden, vice chairman; Granville O. Paris, secretary; Daniel P. Agard, assistant secretary; John D. Hadwin, treasurer; Edward F. sergeant-at-arms; D. Lincoln Reid Moses W. Shraughter and George Deas The committee most in the public eye just now is the Reception Committee owing to the big Easter ball, and is composed of William Heir; chairman; M. A. Henson, vice-chairman; Anthony McCarthy, J. E. Smith, Sanjuln Brown W. M. Pugh, Wm. Rose, C. P. Williams James M. Kelley, E. E. Raagland, L. M. Jackson, Wm. J. Mercer, William E. Mickens, Walker Holmes Joseph Queenan, T. B. Smith, Chas. F. Beaudler, B. L. Hicks, F. S. Grant, A. E. Herbert and L. Reddick The Southern Beneficial League's Easter ball has always been largely attended, but the general opinion pre- **affair** will eclipse all previous efforts. persons who request subscriptions for the Washington Memorial Fund. It has come to the notice of the Executive Committee that persons are going about Greater New York asking for subscriptions without having received the consent of the local committee. All duly authorized agents have credentials bearing the signatures of the chairman of the Executive Committee, the treasurer and the secretary. FIGHTING LILY WHITES, SAYS WALTER COHEN Interesting visitors in New York this week were Walter L. Cohen, the prominent Negro Republican, and Emil Kuntz, a white Republican, both from the famous French-Creole town of New Orleans, La. They came to New York to lay before Chairman Chas. D. Hillies of the National Republican Committee a formal notification that the republicans of Louisiana would meet in regular State Convention in the city of New Orleans on Thursday, April 27, when delegates would be elected to the Republican National Convention to be held in Chicago, June 7. Learning that this was their sole object in New York, an Age representative sought them out and asked for the reason. "Lily Whitism," said Mr. Cohen, "and lily whitism of the rankest sort. The first gun was fired on Tuesday, October 6, 1915, when a meeting of the lily whites was held at the Hotel Grunewald, New Orleans, a building no Negro is allowed to enter. This meeting was held over our protests, and we even sent a committee to the management of the hotel asking permission to enter that he might attend the meeting but this request was refused. The men in attendance on this meeting did not represent the party, yet they proceeded to elect a new state committee, composed of all whites. "Within the ranks of the party in the state are many loyal white men who are absolutely opposed to the lily white element, and these men have joined with the Negro Republicans in the fight. We are determined to find, out if the Republican party, to which the Negro of Louisiana has been so constantly loyal, is going to recognize this renegade element, which constitutes so small a part of their organization and certainly is not represented by the party. It has been largely through their neglect and indifference in the past that the Republicans of the State have no been able to retain its identity as a party at the polls of the State." "It has been almost impossible to set a Negro registered, these lily whites joining hand in hand with the democrats to prevent. In one parish, St. James, which, by the way, is the home of the state national committeeman, Victor Loisei, it was impossible to secure the registration of a voter until the services of Judge Gauthier were secured at a cost of $50, and then only a few others were Dr. Ernst N. Ezilore, a prominent and well-qualified physician of Gramecy, La, and James Robinson of Lutcher, La allowed to register. And then the judge requested them to keep it quiet to prevent trouble." Want Whole Vote or None. "And it was our votes that elected Loisel to the national committee," said Mr. Kuntz. "We are completely missed by him, and of the nine votes necessary to his election seven were from our faction. Now he is canvassing the state in the interest of John M. Parker, candidate for governor on the so-called progressive ticket, which is really nothing but the Independent Democratic ticket. And Parker has stated openly from the stump that if one Negro vote would elect him, he did not want that vote." Mr. Cohen was asked as to his reception by Chairman Hilles. "Oh," said Mr. Cohen, "the promised a full and fair investigation of our claims Of course, he could express no opinion But he told me that the issue was clear cut and would be put squarely before the committee. In other contests, in years past, there has always been a compromise effected, with each side given a half vote, and that would be satisfactory to the illly whites. But not for us this time. I told Mr. Hilles that the action must be definite—there must be full recognition accorded us. We intend to be given a full vote or we want none at all. As a matter of fact, according to law, the illly whites have ignored ever regulation concerning the calling of a convention and the election of delegates. On Tuesday, March 28, the illly whites shut out the Negrogs by meeting in the Grunewald Horel, and at this meeting they elected delegates to the National Convention, not only from the state at large, but from the congressional districts as well, although these district delegates should be elected in their respective districts. The state convention was called without the preliminary of a primary for the election of delegates because they know we could not be shut out of a primary and that we would out-vote them. "On the contrary, we held a primary on February 15, at which time delegates were elected for our state convention which will be held April 27. All delegates from congressional districts have been or will be elected in their respective districts. Only delegates at large and alternates will be chosen at our state convention. When we go up to Chicago with our contest, the evidence to be presented to the National Committee will be so full and complete that the committee's decision will necessarily be in our favor of else the declaration will be given to the worls that the Republican party is bound to Lily Whiteism and the Negro is no longer wanted." Mr. Cohen and Mr. Kuntz left New Orleans last Saturday, reached New York Monday night. They saw Mr. Hilles on Tuesday and left Tuesday night for New Orleans, stopping in Washington a day to pay a list of rescheduled old man names. Governor P. S. Pinchback PRICE FIVE CENTS INFLUENTIAL TRADE BODY Colored Business Men's Association of New York Potent Factor TO INCREASE NEGRO TRADE A Resume of Trade Conditions in Harlem, With Some Reasons Why Race Should Support Race Enterprises. CONSUMERS' POINT OF VIEW People Who Do the Spending Give Some Reasons Why They Do Not Spend More With Merchants of the Race — Race Bank Is Needed, But Chelsea Exchange Bank Is Meeting Acceptably Present Need. The series of articles running through the last four issues of The Age, treating on business conditions in Harlem, have attracted wide attention and created much comment. It is the consensus of all opinion expressed to The Age, and its representative that a more thorough and exhaustive series of articles on Negro business conditions have not appeared before. It has been clearly shown that notwithstanding the fact that the population of Harlem, and the extent of the business done in section comes from the Negro ye, the business is being done by merchants of other races in the proportion of about 80 to 20. In other words, in the four districts investigated, Fifth avenue, Lenox avenue, Seventh avenue and 135th street, from 130th to 140th streets inclusive, there are 503 business places, of which 378 are run by whites and 125 by Negroes. The whites employ 150 Negroes, the majority of them in menial positions, and the Negroes employ 431, practically all of whom are in positions of responsibility, requiring ability, brains and training. Colored Business Men's Association. There are some agencies at work in that section trying to change the present conditions. One of the most successful is the Colored Men's Business Association, composed of men in various lines of mercantile and professional endeavor, but its activities are largely hampered by the fact that many of the men in business fail to see the benefit to be derived from joining its ranks. The Acr is indebted to this organization for the use of its records, which contain many facts and figures which were used in the preceding four articles. J. T. Clark, secretary of the Housing Bureau of the National Urban League, gives some interesting information concerning the work of this organization, of which R. E. Nicholas is president. "The association really has a double purpose," said Mr. Clark. "Not only does it hope to influence the people of the race to spend more largely of their earnings with the Negro merchant, but it also strives to influence the Negro merchant to be prepared in every particular to handle the trade he is seeking to acquire. After all, it must not be forgotten that 'value received' is a factor to be considered in catering for trade, and so the organization tries to emphasize to its members the importance of providing every faculty possible for the efficient caring for of his customers. "The colored business man of Harlem who does not join this movement is really standing in his own light. An incident occurred a few days ago that is interesting. One of the largest Negro merchants of Harlem had tailed to connect himself with the organization. Then conditions arose which placed him in a position where he needed help. His first move was to come to the association with his complaint. He did not become a member of the association until confronted with a difficulty that threatened his progress." Not Used to Nogro Merchants. In response to a question, "What is your idea as to why it is so hard to secure the patronage of the race?" Mr. Nicholas, president of the organization, who conducts a haberlashery, said: "One great handicap is that our people have never been accustomed to trading with Negro merchants. That has created a prejudice which it is hard to overcome. There are many loyal and true-hearted race men and women who would give their custom to Negro merchants, but it never occurs to them that a race merchant can supply their needs. Not thinking about it" the result is they never stop in color. "I must save to find out." we can educate the people into remembering that the Negro merchant at today is carrying as well and complete stocks of goods as the merchant at any other race, there and modulate come a change in present or future. That there are always two cases is axiomatic so the people do to the buying have had something to do on the subject of patrion race merchants. Briefly epitomized the whole situation may be summarized about as follows: "In patronizing the Negro merchant, we often have to accept an article different from the kind wanted. In other words, his stock is not complete and in most case, we are simply informed that the article wanted is not in stock and no effort is made to cater to the prospect we customer be servicing. Another said: 'The Negro merchant does not appreciate our trade, he seems to think that simply because he has a Negro all Negroes must trade with him and he becomes rude and insulting if you are not satisfied with his attitude." Merchants' Shortcomings. "I am will chants, even few cents in it would cost ception and in reliable cially of chant cery stu handling his appear the cut shirt hands. A few soap and his hands little less And so on is just these the New York Association members are and the people duced to men that condi One of the present members of Harlem is a New Yorker. Several attempts have been made at the arrival of one, but so far so far all. In the meantime the careful affairs of the district are pursued by the Harlem branch of the Chelsea Exchange Banks Charles R. Raphael manager. This bank is located on the corner of Fifth street and Seventh avenue and is convenient to all residents of that section. In a talk with the manager we expressenative was informed that all 55 percent, or the 55 percent department were colored. In the mas classes Mr. R. Raphael or so ago, and also many others, tributed a large amount of its depositors in that department. This car the Avon company deposited in York City business. ness. When the customer problem is ing, there is a surplus of straight cash deposits. But he declares that when the customer does come as a surplus, returns all the consideration and courtesies to which he is entitled. Other articles will follow amplifying upon preceding ones, and taking up districts not hereafter are investigated. RALEIGH N C Ralengh, N C—The Rev C I Page and wife and Mrs C Holly after an absence of seven months engaged in teaching in the Burgaw Normal and Industrial School, at Burgaw N C. The rural teachers of this village will be regular monthly members in the teachers' auditorium and building, next Natural. April 15 Ms Armorel E Cook and Bill McNewark. N J are guests of her sister W H Peace of West Palm. The Paul Literary Chair renders last Sunday at 4 p.m in the Sunday-school annex of St Paul's A M E Church. The readings declamations essays and must be St Paul's Church choir were greatly enforced. In future these exercises will take place on Wednesday night at Bard Hamlin of Petersburg. Va is here the guest of his brother T J Hamlin, druggist for Capt. J E Hamlin. The Rev G W Plaskett of Orange N J Proj J J Dyer of Durham, N C, Dr S B Jones of Greenboro, N C and the Rev Geo Buttocks were here last week to attend the funeral of the late Rev Josephus McDonald, late chaplain of St. Augustine School. ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN HAIR WORKER 19 Prescott St., Jersey City, N. J. Whig, Bralde, Bange, Pompadour, Transformations, Combing made up in any style. Scalp Treatment, Shampooing, Hair Dressing, Face Massage, Manicur- ing. Colored peoples' combings bought. Lessons taught in Hair work. Diplomas awarded. 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The agent will appreciate an ass- sistance given him in the registration of the New York Age. This paper can be p- urchased at the Raleigh Shoe Co. store, 15 Last Hargett street. All communi- ations, whether news items or adver- tisements will receive prompt attention Phone 236-Y. Hon H P Chatham, superintendent of the colored orphanage at Oxford, N. C., was the city today to attend the KINKY ```markdown ``` Atlanta, Ga. Boston, Mass. Co. Boston, Mass. My picture shows you what your fine EXILENTO COLLEGE PORADE has done for my hair. Before I used it, my hair was brown and now it is black, teachers kang, and so soft and silky that I can wipe it up up my hair. I was in CELIA GRIKK doe, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After using a few times you can tell the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it yourself. 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New York City in what the Negroes of the South and other parts of the United States are doing to get an education, Mr. R. R Wright on Conditions. Affecting the 100,000 Negroes in Philadelphia, V. L. Manley on Industrial Conditions and Fred G. Flood, Superintendent of the Octavia Hall Association on Housing Conditions. The Miller Memorial Baptist church choir, 21st and Jefferson streets, will render on Thursday evening, the well-known cantata "The Story of the Cross" George O. Price, organist and director. READING, PA Reading, Pa.—Marian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George and Catherine Hawkes, 152 Walnut street and Lester Martin of Fredericksburg, Mr. were married at the home of the trade on Thursday evening, April 6. Quite a number were present. The bride was dressed in white and carried a white robe. Miss Sarah Hawkes, sister of the bride, was dressed in a broom and was dressed with a bouquet of sweet peas. The Rev. H. H. 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Knights of Pattinas GOVINGTON VA Coorgon Va - The Lath Wes- er in the infirmity of Dr. R. M. night under the management of Mrs. I. A. L. Weser was an otum Mr. McKenzie and after an attack at the Rev. W. W. Wilson of Lorge Va was in town a few days Mr. and Mrs. the Andersen and she have one baby girl W. and daughter are doing well Mrs. Loon Watts and Leon Fr. Springs Va are guests of Mr. Mrs. W. W. Watson Lexing. Mrs. Ora Dame wrote at Jas V. agent for the American governors is sick at her home E.K. street Mrs. Lilian M. S. Shelter Saturday Cilton Lorge visiting the most Henry White is much improved Mrs. W. Hacket spent Friday in Lorge Mrs. Anne kenns who has been in the hospital in Petersburg for some time died there Tuesday night her remains were brought here for burial Miss Elizabeth Anderson visited her parents in Chitten Lorge, Sunday April 2 Miss Julia Mitchell, who was taken to Brogdman's Hospital Saturday April 1 by Dr. W. W. Johnson, is much improved. The social by the "Reads Working" Club on Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. W. Watson was a complete success. Quite a seat was realized MADE HAIR ANDRUFF SOAP HAMPOO SOAP COMB P. C. ```markdown ``` A man is writing on a clipboard. JAMAICA, N. Y. JAMES N. Y.-Mrs. Thomas L. Sampson formerly Miss Bertha M. Brooks of Raleigh, N. C. is seriously if at her residence, 127 Dewey avenue. Mrs. Dattie Owen Sanford of Long Branch spent a week at her bedside. . UTICA. N. Y. Univ. N. Y.-Hope Chapel Union Congregation Church, the Rev. J. Strother, pastor, was called away on the account of illness. In the absence of the pastor, Deacon Levender took charge of the service at 11 a. m. and at 7:45 p. m. the pastor, C. H. Schoelfeld. The services were well attended. Mrs. Geo kelly of Buffalo, N. Y., visited her sister, Mrs. J. H. Webb of New York Mall. Mrs. Walter Baynard entertained on Tuesday evening at the Avon Theatre in honor of Mrs. W. A Kelley at Buffalo. Beside the guest of honor there were present Mesdames Webb, Russell Sullivan, Lattimore, Grant and Miss Mellie Henry. After the performance the ladies enjoyed a lunch at the home of the hostess. YONKERS N Y Noykers, N. Y.—At the New A. M. J. Zion church the services were well attended all day Sunday, April 9. The Rev John J. Smyer pastor, filled the pulpit morning and evening. The Christian Endeavor Society at 7 o'clock was conducted by John N. James, president. William Skinner continues sick. The Sunday school was conducted by Superintendent Evans. Much interest was manifested in the class debate, class No 2 was the winning class in name. James Richards in 18 Culver street is disposed. The hours of Newark, N. J., visited J. Chas. Evans last Thursday, giving the list of guests who attended Mrs. Gertrude Banks' birthday party the name of Mrs. Anne Johnson, written in last week's news. ELMIRA, N. Y. MUMFORD N Y Fortord N. N. The Rev. M. M. pastor preached a helpful service Sunday at 11 a.m at the Second first churon. Prayer service at 7:30 m. was led by Mr. Blackburn B. N. at 6:30 was largely attended Miss Cornelia Johnson visited friends in california and this place last week Mrs. Frank Simms spent Sunday with Mrs. and Mrs. Minor Poles in Caledonia. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson entered about twenty young people Saturday evening last. The occasion being birthday of their meee, Miss Florida Johnson Miss Johnson was the point of some costly presents. Guests were present from Rochester, Roy Caledonia and Wheatland Miss Richard of Rochester, and Miss Carr- ter played piano selections and a present evening was enjoyed. The Rev. amis R. Rose preached to a crowded first Sunday evening at the Saints' churon in Caledonia. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Coles were guests at Carpenter home Sunday. Mrs. Phey Walker of Scottsville, Visitation aunt, Mrs. Frank Simms, Mrs. Mamie Poles of Scottsville, and her parents Sunday The Rev. M. W. Johnson was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Marshall Sunday The pastor will preach at 1 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 17. BINGHAMTON. N. Y Binghampton, N. Y. — Concerts at the church Thursday evening, April 29 for the benefit of the Binghamton Institute Interest Fund, will render a program as follows. "There and Yonder." "Count de Whiskey." Paris France. "The Old Man at Home." Northland, spinning of the quartette. James J. Washington was in New York city last week. The exercises under the auspices of the Frederick Douglas Lycme at St. Paul's A M E. church Sunday, April 9 were the best they have had in two wars and the Lycme is taking on new life Laech week the program was in charge of Little Julia Geder. Palm Sunday, April 10th the exercises of The Frederick Douglas Lycme will be under the direction of Mrs. Wm. Byard. Mrs. Moses H. Dorsey entertained a trundle Monday evening, April 3, host of Samuel Newton and Robt. at her home, 33 Haendely street. Unavoidable time was had by all present. He supper given at St Paul's A M E. church Thursday evening, for the occasion of Esther Court of Galanthe Nov 21 and the Gossy festival under the direction of Mrs. Lallian Reynolds was a holiday of Cornell University, for the Easter vacation with his Mrs. and Mrs. Gore. Dorsey, 31 OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE Haendel street, and will return to school this week The Harriet Tubman Literary Society gave an interesting program at A.M. M. E. Zion church Sunday afternoon, April 9, and the critic, R. J. Coleman, brought an excellent report. The exercises were under the direction of Miss Jennie Thomas. The Ladies of Zion church are making great preparations for the fair to be held in the parlors of the church April 10-15. POUGHKEEPSIE N Y Poughkeepsie, N. Y.-Mrs. Jennie Johnson of Brooklyn, N. Y., who has been in the city attending the funeral of her father James Green, has returned to her home in Brooklyn. The Rev. Chas. S. Fraiser, preached at 11 a. m. on Sunday at the Star of Bethlehem Baptist church, Ossining, N. Y., and addressed the Sunday school on the 27th anniversary. The Rev. 11. E. Davis, pastor, Sunday services were well attended as usual. At 10.45 a. m. the Rev. Andrew Farmer preached. Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. were well attended. At 7.45 a. m. the pastor, the Rev Chas. S. Fraiser, preached. NEW ROCHELLE N Y NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. New Rochelle, N. Y—Next Sunday evening, at the St. Catherine A M E Zion Church, the Rev H W Allen, pastor, the Donglass and Westchester Lodges, K of P, and the La Rochelle Court and Westchester Court of Calarthe will have their annual sermon preached Mrs. Jos Bullock, Brook street, has returned home from the South, where she visited a sick sister, who died while she was there. Women Day was celebrated at the St. Catherine A M E Zion Church last Sunday. Mrs. Desneruey was the principal speaker. Prince Labogala of Dahomey assisted-League Hall during the week and the public schools of this city. DOUGLASTON, N. Y. Douglaston, N.Y. The annual baccalaureate for three nights at the St. Peter W.M. I. Church last week was a success. The daughter of Solomon Harris, in Great Neck, died in the Minneapolis hospital with the memorials. The funeral last week was largely attended, at the residence of Mrs. Davis, the home of Mr. Harris employer. She was eleven years of age. The Rev. Ray Shield visited Philadelphia last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Viola White, of New York City was the guest of Miss Viola Mrs. Hattie L. Taylor, organist of the church was has been indisposed for quite a while, was able to attend the services, Sunday, and dined with the pastor at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks. Miss Letha Walker has left this town to reside permanently New York City. She received news of the death of her sister in Watkins, N.Y. Mrs. N. Dean of Manhasset, bursed her daughter last Sunday, the Rev. James, of Westbury, officiating, Mr. Howsend and Mr. Walker, of Lakeville, attended the fair last week Quarterly meeting will be observed in St. Peter's N. I. Church on April 30. R. C. Wilson, james will preach at the service. LE ROY N. Y. Le Roy N Y M Miss Gorttine Nassim is spending a few days in Plaa with her aunt, Mrs Walter Gordon. Mrs Robert Price and daughter, of churchillle spent a few days last week with her sister, Mr and Mrs Ralph Alexander Miss Blanche Brooks spent Saturday in Rochester Mr and Mrs Ralph Alexander entertained Saturday and Sunday the Rev Mr Rose of Rochester Mr and Mrs A L Price of Wheatland, have removed their family to Southbridge The Ladies of Le Roy Mission will give a pic social in the mission rooms, Union street Friday evening, April 14 Miss Lya Alexander is sick Sidney Robinson attended a meeting of the Batava License of Chauffeurs Association Tuesday evening; April 4 The Young Men's Social Club held a monthly meeting in the club rooms. Man street Saturday evening April 8 After the installation of the officers, the Roy Mr Rose or Rochester, talked on "The Daboring Man" Officers were elected as follows Fred Alexander president James Hundy secretary Marshall Calk, treasure, Philip Sellers sargent-at-arms, Refreshment were served. The young men have a home phone and a number of new pieces of furniture in their rooms. Friday evening, April 7, the Douglas Whately Society presented at the see-n Baptist church in Muntford, a playlet entitled "His Model Wife" The following participated Miss Marguerite Steverson, Sidney Robinson, Miss Martha Lewis, Mordecai W. Johnson James Bundy, Charles Alexander Madge Price, Emma Lewis, Anna Sellers, Wealthy and Gertrude Stevenson, James E. Rose, Miss Eva Alexander. AUBURN, N. Y Auburn, N. Y—Miss Maude Allen's name was omitted from among those who attended the funeral of the late Joseph Gilliam, held in Geneva, Sunday, April 2, Mrs. E W A Brooks of Saratoga Springs, was entertained at 5 o'clock dinner Friday by Mr. and Mrs Edward Watkins, Mrs Brooks spent Monday at the Harriet Lubrman home, and was the guest of Mrs James Dale at dinner. The Rev and Mrs P K Fonville gave a luncheon in honor of Mrs Brooks Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs, John Hasselle gave a five-course dinner Monday in honor of the Rev and Mrs E O. A Brooks of Saratoga Springs A joint meeting of the Court of Calanthe and the K of P was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Robert Holland. Important business was transacted, and after the session a delightful waffle supper was served Nelson Rays of Marlboro and Luna Semmaris, spending the Easter rest with his parent, and was the Sister of F Mrs. Mabel Reed Mrs. Buckerton K. hardson and Miss Alice Lucas attended the evening performance of Ignatz Paderewski at the Empire U. center in Sarasota Monday evening, Mr and Mrs Fred Richardson, truck farmers, spent Wednesday in Auburn and attended the recital given by Messrs Greene and Murray, of Ithaca, N.Y. A recital was given at the M E Zion church Wednesday, April 5, under auspices of the Dumbar Club. A feature of the program was the vocal and piano solos given by Messrs Greene and Murray, of Cornell University, Ithaca Readings were given by Mrs. M. Baker, the Misses Mabel Reed and Evelyn Duggs, vocal solos by Alfred Winslow and a piano solo by Mrs. Mary Baker. All of the numbers were exceptionally well given, and the recital was a success. Supper was served by the Stewardess. Board. An informal party was given to Messrs Greene and Murray by the younger set, at the home of Miss Alice Lucas, after the recital Wednesday evening. Music, solos and dancing were enjoyed. Light refreshments served Mr and Mrs George Cooper, truck farmers, of Sennett, N.Y. spent Sunday on their farm a few miles from the above village Mr. and Mrs H T Johnson gave formal dinner Monday in honor of The Rev and Mrs E U A Brooks, of Saratoga Springs. Those present besides those mentioned were Mr and Mrs Harry Reed, Mrs Mabel Reed, Mr and Mrs John Hassell Mrs Maual H Allen spent Sunday in Geneva with Mrs James Youngs, of Seneca Falls. They were guests of Mrs Daisy Bryant and attended the tunnel of Joseph Golam Master Sonny Belt, son of Mr and Mrs Hardy Belt is commemorate after a severe illness. Mr and Mrs Chester Cooper left this city to make Sarasota Gor home. BUFFALO N Y Buffalo, N.Y.—The Duane Club of Buffalo which is composed of Hamilton students will give the first concert and ball after the lenten season April 20. Wednesday evening at Prof. Wess' New Dancing Hall colonial, 723 Main street corner Upper street William H Mitchell John Goldstone and Peter Carrington have charge of all arrangements. A buffet lunch will be on sale. Music will be furnished by Mall Music Orchestra. Admission is 25 cents. Tickets are on sale at Malone Barber Shop, 430 Michigan avenue CORNING N Y Corming, N Y - Mrs H P Hopkins commuted to her home by illness. Misses para and Shristela Scott spent Sunday on Horseheads with their mother Mrs Elizabeth Scott Arthur Mann was in Elmhurst on business the latter part of last week. Mrs AFF Dickinson spent Monday evening in Path with relatives Miss Mabel Lindsey played in the piano recitalat the Conservatory of Music Misses Mabel Lindsey and Lucie Lee spent Monday afternoon in Mossy Glen He Lindsay. Sensing South concert goals at the time of Miss H ROCHESTER N Y. The Rev Ww A Bird is being congratulated upon his signal victory in the courts. The Rev Mr Laye THE THOMPSON 61 HAMILTON STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Open May 1 for the M. E. Conference. Communicous House, modern improvements, Block for prevention Hall, Broadway and Trolley traps the door. Room with P. without board. April 13 at E. T. MARSHALL. stood almost alone in fighting one of the bitterest church battles ever waged in this section. The court sustained has contentions. A damage suit of $5,500 is now assessed against contractors for abandoning the, contract without just cause. Besides having the old property free, the church has purchased a beautiful site in a fine residential section where a handsome structure will be ready very soon. The church raised for all purposes this year $3,350.00. SARATQGA SPRINGS N. Y. Saratoga Springs, N. Y—John Holmes, an old resident of this city, who was for many years a dealer in stoves, died Sunday at moon at the local hospital, where he had been for the past few weeks. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Holmes. The funeral was held April 11. The Rev E. U. A Brooks officiated. The funeral of Winston A Carter was held at the A. M. E. Zion Church April 15. The Rev E. U. A Brooks officiated and was assisted by the Rev W. H. Washington Interment was at Green-ridge Cemetery. Mr and Mrs Pinkney have opened the Rockview Cottage on Cowen street. Mrs Lena Brown, of New York and Mrs Hartley Bowers of Washington are at the Rockview Cottage. The Rev E. U. A Brooks is in Albion this week at curing the blood meeting of the Harriet Liberty Home. Mrs Priscilla Cason and Mrs Jones arrived in the city last week from Palm Beach. Her Mr. and Mrs. Palmer and Mr. Stamp are also recent arrivals from Palm Beach. The Star Liberty Club gives a surgery at the Zion Church Thursday, April 20 at 6 o'clock. A concert and support will be given at the church on Monday evening, April 24. King Winters' carnival will be presented at the dancing at academy Friday, April 28 to the H. I. C Club. Mrs B. E Branch with, entertained the club, April 5 at her home. MONTCLAIR. N. I. Montclair, N. J.-Miss Mary Robinson 325 W. 524 street, who was nursing her mother at 20 Cross street Montclair, N. J. was taken all with pneumonia and after an illness of three days passed away. The decreased was 35 years old and is survived by a mother and niece. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Russell Weldness, at her mother's residence JERSEY CITY, N. L. Jersey City, N. J.—At Lafayette Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Chas. Freeman, pastor Services Sunday, April 10 to 10:30 a.m. Brotherhood prayer service: 11 a.m. sermon by a pastor of the A.M.F conference on procession at Bathol M V M L L Oyster Street 2:30 p.m. Birth and baptism classes: 4 p.m. C L L Oyster Street 5 p.m. Sermon from the Cross: 11 a.m. sermon by a service under the archway at Vicar Guild of the Church at which time a baptism at that will be presented and dedicated an浸信ing program will mark this service. Services will be held each week in the feature room of the church, the pastor will continue his address on the sentiments from the Cross. Wednesday evening the Brotherhood will conduct the prayer service. Thursday and Good Friday evening the Rev. Mr. Sewell, of Washingtonville, N.Y., will be the speaker R J Allen, elder, was the delegate of the Lafayette Presbyterian Church at the Men and Religion convention which convened in New York at the opening of the week. The cottage prayer services have been held at the various homes of members during the week. The Rev Class S Freeman was the speaker at the Hudson County Jail on last Sunday afternoon. The meeting was under auspices of the prison department of the Hudson County W C L U The inclement weather of last Sunday did not mar the services at Bethlehem M E Church. In the morning the Rev A L Murray, pastor, preached the seventh and last of the series of sermons on the life of Joseph Sunday school was largely attended. An interesting program was presented at the Allen C E League. In the evening the Rev A B Cooper preached an excellent sermon. The closing entertainment given by the Blooming Lilies on Monday, evening was marked with a display of excellent talent. Jas H Luke, of East Orange, entertained with solos and reading, also Mrs E. Brace, solo, the Rev I Ivey, address, Mrs L Hemmings, paper Services for Sunday, April 16, at Bethel A M E Church 11 a.m. Sermon, Bishop Evans Tyrese, music by junior choir, chorus of 40 voices; 3 p.m. sermon, music by St James' choir, Newark, N J; 6 p.m. Allen C E League, speaker the Rev J C Caldwell, secretary of the A C E League, 8 p.m. sermon, music by junior choir Services at Arlington Hall, corner grand street and Summit avenue 11 a.m. sermon, music by the senior choir, 2:30 p.m. annual Sunday school rally, music by junior choir; 8 p.m. sermon, music by senior choir Williams' famous colored singers will appear at Arlington Hall, Monday, April 17 The "Ys" of Lafayette Presbyterian Church gave an exceptionally good medal contest on March 31. Miss Anna Wells captured the medal for oratorical honors. Miss Selene Freeman, honorary mention. The vocal medal was won by Miss Elisa Cassell, with Miss Eleanor Carter receiving honorary mention. Mrs Lallan Wells is their superintendent; and deserves great credit for her labor. NEWARK, N. L. Newark, N. J.—The F. S. exe County Colored Republican Association held a rousing mass meeting at their headquarters, 237 Halsey street, Monday evening. Chairman W. C. Gibson, presided. There were many prominent visitors present and the principal address was delivered by Attorney Isaac H. Nutter of Atlantic City. Matters concerning the coming primary election and of vital importance to the race were discussed. Many new names were added to the membership roll. The Rev. I. W. Rountree presiding elder district of the A. M. E. church, and who wishes to go to Chicago) June 7 as none of the Big 4, G. Q. P. of New Jersey, trying several day last week in Newark, trying to organize and marshall the voters to his banner. He is putting up a strong fight, and is giving much unassess around headquarters. Chairman Handy of the old Republican Association, still holds the fort at 52 Academy street, and claims everything in sight. Articles by some of his followers are appearing in the dailies claiming that their sentiments express the wishes of a majority of Essex colored voters. But Chairman Gibson, at 237 Halsey street, makes a big showing by holding large mass meetings and says Handy may do the publishing but he has the voters. The Essex County Chaufeurs' Association will hold their sixth annual reception at Doelder's Palace Hall and Casmo, on Thursday, April 20. First Secretary W. Warner, and Secretary Harris and S. Greene chairman of committee, all putting forth strums as effort to make this the social event of the season. Miss Miaa, I. Macbond's New Amsterdam Orchestra will furnish music. Pride of Newark Lodge No 93 L B P O L of U, hold a grand reception in honor of their trust in their lodge room Bank and Rudgler streets, on Wednesday evening. The occasion was graced with the presence of many ladies. Olympia lodge No 9 K or P hold their regular meeting Tuesday last, at which time a new constitution was read. A new club is now opened for new members, which will be made the first week in June. The club meets every Thursday evening at office of Harry J Brown 282 Bank street. The Independent Order of St Luke will hold memorial services on Sunday next at 245 p.m. in memory of the late Ray B Tumbrook Wm J Peterson and Mrs Hla Conley are chairmen and Secretary of the arrangements. The services will be held in Pethys Anglican church The new local union being organized by Prof. E. B. Pusarum upon the strength of an invitation from the com- mune of an hundred held their second meeting Monday in Mr Zion Baptist church. Notwithstanding only two meetings have been held 159 persons are LARGE ASSORTMENT OF POST CARDS THE LATE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON GIRLS AIM HIGHER AND BE PROSPER- OUS. INCREASE YOUR INCOME $25.00 a week. Earn $3 to $5 a day or evening at home in spare time. No interference with other duties.. No capital or -experience necessary. Be independent of hard work and poor poor. Write today or free booklet to the Ideal Co., Box 70. Station G, New York City. 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. This is your chance to make big money during the vacation period. Big commissions paid to agents. For further information and territory, write at once to A. R. STEWARD Tuskegee Institute, Alabama SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY RELIEVES 124 HOURS the Rev R. J. Holden, of Atlantic Highlands, Mrs. Theobee Robinson is president. Dr H. L. Spearman closed the first year of his pastorate at St. James A. M. F. church, which has been the most successful in the history of the church. At 11 a.m. he preached a special sermon to children and at 3 p.m., accompanied by several officials and members, he went to Summit, where he organized a mission to be known as St James Mission and administered the first commion. The mission starts out with a score or more of members. The Endeavor League was well attendd. At 8 p.m Dr. Spearman closed his series of illustrated lectures on the life of Christ, portraying his betrayal, trial, death and resurrection. The illustrated songs were sung by the entire audience. Monday evening the parsonage, was crowded with members and friends in attendance at a reception tendered the pastor and family, under the 'auspices of the Stewardesses Board, Mrs. M. E. Baptist, president. Presentations were made to pastor, his wife and to Mother Spearman Dr. Spearman left Wednesday for Jersey City, the seat of the annual conference. He will be returned to St. James by Bishop Tyree, for another year Miss Anne E. Powell, of Halifax county, Virginia, the niece of Mr. and Mrs N. E. Powell, Orange street, has been listing them a few days, A. J. Newton, Sheldon street is confined to his home under the care of Dr Wolfe. The Key Markland A Taylor, having arrived from the South, is in the city. The Congregation meeting of the Trinity Peace Presbyterian Church met April 4 and elected C H Bell, E H Wells, Joseph Francis and Irving Law for trustees three years each. RIDGEWOOD, N. J. Ridgewood, N. J.—Mr. Charles Miller, Mr E. Thompson, Mrs Addie Halsey and sister, Mrs Joseph Kelso, were in town one day last week and spent the evening with Mrs. Peterson and sister. The A.M.F. Church held its annual fair Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday evening the literary society of Mt. Bath church rendered the pro- gram. Thursday evening friends from A.M.F. church of Passage entertained and Friday evening the Glee Club of the church entertained. There was a splendid program each evening agl a good attendance Mr. and Mrs. George Ball entertained their friends at the home of Mrs. Mary Peterson Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Ball's mother, Alfred Johnson and friend Miss White. The evening was pleasantly spent playing whist and dancing until 11 o'clock, when the hostess served a supper. Those present were Mr. Alfred Johnson and Miss White, of New York City, Charles Strong, of Newark, Frank Burton, of Patterson; Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Ridgewood; Mr. and Mrs. Whittier, Mrs. Bellafield, Miss Griffin, Miss Tyrce, Miss Lumbrin, Miss Garner, Miss Horton, Mr. Box and E. Peterson, of Ridgewood. An Easter musical will be given at Bethel church under the auspices of the Missionary Circle, April 20. Program will be rendered talent from Paterson, Yankers and home. Supper will be served Mrs. Jennie Strings, president. BORDETOWN, N. J. Rev. Wm. I. James, or Plant child will conduct a visit in meetings beginning April 10 and ending April 23. This has been a week in unanticipated activities at Mt. Zion Baptist church Rev. R. Brown filled the print Sunday at 7 p.m. Baptist church (white) presented an excellent program. Thursday evening Dr. Mosse of Brooklyn was the special attraction Thursday the Shining Star Club Wm. Key president gave a flag social at the residence of James Lassett, in Scott street Miss Helen Lassett presented a musical program. Next Sunday the annual sermon of the Lend-a-Hand Club will be preached. THE NEGRO AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE of North Carolina (formerly the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race), Greensboro, N.C. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE TEACHERS Seventeenth Annual Session, June 26th-July 29th, 1916. Easy terms practical courses, pleasant surroundings. For terms or catalog, address D. S. B. Jones, Director. Send $1.00 and secure lodging in advance. JAS B DUDLEY, President. Greensboro, N.C. KINK-INE 25 cents A beautiful Hair Dressing Tonic for the Hair. By supplying the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair, KINK-INE toes up, invigorates and nourishes the scalp, having a tendency to stop the hair from falling out and breaking off at the ends, adding to it the appearance of new life. KINK-INE as a remedy for Dandruff, Tetter, Itching and Scaling of Scalp has no equal. Makes harsh, stubborn, kinky, curly hair soft, silky and glossy; enables you to comb it with ease and do it up in any style consistent with its length. Don't take any chances by using cheap, worthless hair preparations when you can get KINK-INE at any Riker-Hegeman Drug Store, or your own drugist, Hairdressing Parlors, or DIXIE SUPPLY COMPANY tended rehearsal. Next Monday night the union will meet at St. James A. M. E. church; when all others who wish to curroll may do so. This will be the last opportunity, as it is expected a sufficient number will have enrolled on or before this night. Mrs. Electa Wilson is spending several days in Bowdentown, N. J., at the bedside of a sick relative. She will return home Thursday. Mrs. W. J. Wilson of Allentown and her daughter, Gertrude, are the guests of her daughter, Mrs. Madaline Wynder, 14 Main place. Miss Wilson is on the sick list. Miss Estella Alexander of Waverly avenue, who continues sick, will leave Saturday for Washington, D. C., where she hopes to regain her health. The baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anthony, of Belmont avenue, died Wednesday and was buried Saturday. Dr. 11. K. Spearman read the funeral service. Mrs. Gladys Craige underwent a very painful operation in the City Hospital last Friday. Miss Estelle Stokes of Penn avenue, who was operated on a few weeks ago, is able to be out again. Miss Mahsa Miller, daughter of Mr James E. Miller, was buried Tuesday from St Philip's P. E church. In the Churches. The storm which raged all day Saturday and up till church time Sunday, did little to dampen the enthusiasm of Newark churchgoers. St John's M. E. church, Academy street, turned out in large numbers to welcome the return of their beloved pastor, Dr J I H. H. John, who begins his second year, St John's took on new life under his pastorate last year and the members voted for his return. Dr Johns is one of the strongest characters and most forceful preachers in the M. E. church. N R Hudson, one of the trustees and L A Mortis are on St John's sick bed. Rev F F Tucker of Union Baptist church, Somerset Street is now in the midst of a great revival meeting Rev, J B Boddie of New Rochelle, N.Y. will on April 24 begin a series of meetings for 19 T R Keeld, pastor of New Hope Baptist church Sunday was a great day at Bethany Baptist church, Rev R D Wynn, pastor At 7:45 p.m an audience that elicited the entire auditorium turned out to witness the annual memorial exercises of Pride of Newark Lodge No 93 of 18k. The program was as follows: Overture by organist, Miss Mary Eastman entrance of lodge decorations, introduction of F R L M Stoute, report of Secretary L H Edwards, musicmaster, Miss Ruth Hedges and Label Gray and Masses L Gibson and Herbert Parmer, eulogy by Grand Donty Jane T Cheshie, solo, Miss Lester Thomas, recitation, Mrs Paul White, and sermon, Rev R D Wynn, Mr L, H Dancy acted as master of ceremonies. Every branch of 13th Avenue Presbyterian church, under the alde leadership of Dr F E Fegleton is active. The Ursars' Union, of which Mr. Woods is president and F H. Walters and J D Liberman secretary and to serve arranging for its third annual chicken supper April 27, Miss Ruth Thomas of music and musical program. Rev Wm Iarses of Plainfield, will conduct a milking session beginning April 10th and ending April 28. Has has been a week of unruly activities in Mt Zion Baptist church Rev R Brown offered the public Sunday at 7 p.m. Baptist church (white) presented an excellent program Tuesday evening Dr. Mooss of Brooklyn, was the special attraction Thursday the Shining Star club Wm Keys president gave a flag social at the residence of James Lassett, in Scott street Miss Helen Lassett presented a time musical program. Next Sunday the annual sermon of the Lend-a-Hand Club will be preached ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` RIDGEWOOD, N. I. BORDENTOWN N. I. --- Bursary at the Post Office at New York and Second Class Matter. Published on Thursday of every week by Fred R. Moore, 247 W. 400th Street, New York. Telephone, Bryant 3815. Jose R. Moore.....Publisher and Editor Lewis A. Walton.....Managing and Dramatic Editor Lewis H. Wiley.....City Editor Bruce L. Moore.....Advertising Agent Jose W. Jommon.....Contributing Editor London Office, 17 Greep Street, Charing Cross Roads, W. C. Address all letters and make all checks and money orders payable to The New York ACK. THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1915 Statement of Ownership, Management, etc., o TUR, NEW, YORK, AGE. Statement of Ownership, Management, etc., of THE NEW YORK AGE, published weekly at New York, required by the Act of Aug. 24, 1912, for April 1, 1916. Editor, Fred R. Moore, 247 W. 46th St. Management Editor, Lester A. Walton, 247 W. 46th St. Business Manager, Fred R. Moore, 247 W. 46th St. Publisher, Fred R. Moore, 247 W. 46th St. Owner, Ida L. Moore, 14 Douglas St. Brooklyn, N. Y. Security holders, mortgages, and other security holders including 1 per cent, or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities, none. Sowrn to and subscribed before me this day of April, 1916, by Fred R. Moore, editor and publisher. ANTHONY McCARTHY. Notary Public, N. Y. THE RÜSSELL GIBSON FUND The Russell Gibson Fund is growing, but not so fast as it ought. Russell set an example which should be followed by every colored boy and girl in the country. Russell gave a dollar of his own money, which was half of the amount that was given to him as a prize; but only a dime is asked of each child. If you can and wish to give more, do so; but, at least contribute a dime. Your name and the amount given will be published in The Age. THE TENTH CAVALRY At last, we notice that the Tenth Cavalry is appearing in the news despatches. It did look as though the censor's biggest job was keeping any mention of the colored soldiers out of the despatches, but we knew that couldn't be kept up after our boys really got down to work. The vanguard of the American forces in Mexico now consists of 200 troopers of the Tenth under Colonel Brown, and they are acquitting themselves in accordance with the record and traditions of the famous regiment. OUR FRIENDS IN TEXAS OUR FRIENDS IN TEXAS. A despatch from Texas says that John Wade, a private of the Twenty-fourth infantry was killed by one of the state rangers. It appears that two state rangers attempted to arrest a number of soldiers. Barler, the ranger who killed Wade, claims that the soldier overpowered him, and a jury held that Barler acted in self-defense. The residents of Del Rio, the Texas town in which the killing took place, have sent a telegram to the War Department requesting that the colored soldiers be withdrawn. If the soldier had killed the state officer, there might be some slight reason for the sending of such a telegram, considering that the incident took place in Texas; but seeing that the opposite is what occurred, the War Department should not only ignore the telegram, but make immediate inquiry into the soldier's death. This is a very poor time for even Texans, to be registering any objections to the presence of colored soldiers; the time may not be bear off when they will be mighty glad to have them around, and more of them. PARAGRAPHS. Rev. Geo. C. Clement, the Democratic editor of the Star of Zion, whose intellectuals seem somewhat disturbed by the buzzing of the bishopric bee in his bonnet, professes to want an answer to the question—Is The Age for the Negro church or against it? If Editor Clement would read The Age understandingly his question would not be necessary. Because The Age has published criticisms of certain conditions existing in various denominations, made by members anxious to correct such conditions but unable to get a hearing in their church organs, only shows that The Age is for the church as the repository of virtue and a force for right living. VIEWS and REVIEWS PAGAN TEMPLES as ago we said in one of our articles, we doubted whether he would rise a temples erected in his name. NNidered the statement irreverent, flippant or irreverent; we meant that we ago one of the congregations of church building at a cost of three dollars. It is easy to understand why he might be put into an art museum or building built for show as much as he can be given for putting that a building? A church building should; its beauty should be the beauty of dollars to build a church where of its towers, could hurl a baseballman suffering. Four million doe one of Him who founded the Christ town to town. Four million doe in the name of Him who was the one of Him who had not where to who chose to live and labor among such a building stand for? It will congregation, pride of the city. In the thing most directly opposed to teachings. such a church. A high-salaried, over-fed minister addressing from the who are, supposedly, already sagging, sinful, needy humanity near the words of Jesus. Contrast me in his simplicity, standing in a strong along the shores of the Sea have an answer to the question, "W?" There you have a reason for losing its power over men's souls, producing gorgeous flowers and del Some months ago we said in one of our articles that if Christ came to New York, we doubted whether he would make his home in one of the pagan temples erected in his name. No doubt, some of our readers considered the statement irreverent. We had no intention of being flippant or irreverent; we meant exactly what we said. A short while ago one of the congregations of this city decided to erect a new church building at a cost of three million dollars. Later, it was decided to increase the cost to four million, two hundred thousand dollars. It is easy to understand why four million or more dollars might be put into an art museum or a public library or any other building built for show as much as for use, but what reason or excuse can be given for putting that amount of money into a church building? A church building should be comfortable and commodious; its beauty should be the beauty of simplicity and dignity. Four million dollars to build a church where a strong man, standing on one of its towers, could hurl a baseball into the midst of poverty and human suffering. Four million dollars to build a church in the name of Him who founded the Christian religion as He trod his way from town to town. Four million dollars to rear a glittering temple in the name of Him who was the humblest among men; in the name of Him who had not where to lay His head; in the name of Him who chose to live and labor among the lowly. It is mockery! What will such a building stand for? It will stand for pride. Pride of the congregation, pride of the city. Pride, that is it! Worldly pride, the thing most directly opposed to the very essence of all of Christ's teachings. Look into such a church. A high-salaried, well-groomed, soft-voiced, perhaps, over-fed minister addressing from week to week an audience of those who are, supposedly, already saved; an audience with which straggling, sinful, needy humanity would not dare to mingle, even to hear the words of Jesus. Contrast this scene with the Christ, sublimine in his simplicity, standing in a fisherman's boat preaching to the throngs along the shores of the Sea of Galilee. There you have an answer to the question, "What is the matter with the Church?" There you have a reason for the fact that the church is again losing its power over men's souls. Its strength is being spent in producing gorgeous flowers and delicate perfumes. ANOTHER HOPEFUL SIGN it was started in Birmingham, Alabama will mark a new era in the Society of Southern Church Organization is to try to reduce the number of became charter members, and B. Peterian College, who was elected by that forty other institutions through incident Bishop went on to say that with the newspapers, together with, various colleges, the association hopes prompts lynchings." As ago a similar organization was North Carolina. Recently the same issue in Georgia. And now comminational colleges of the South, since that Southern sentiment is be The Southern people are realize to the South, even if they do not is against the Negro, and they are station of Southern denominational clerics against lynching than any other, because it will reach the church lynching could be stamped out all times throughout the South took a fife the country is so bound to public southern public opinion turns against in the power of the churches to turn the churches in the South have not there are many instances of prey their pulpits. And so it is not in the South more or less responding. It is within the power of the lynching to be looked upon as a cr A movement was started in Birmingham, Alabama, last week which if carried on will mark a new era in the South. There was organized The Association of Southern Church Colleges. The purpose of the organization is to try to reduce the number of lynchings. Eighteen colleges became charter members, and President Bishop, of Texas Presbyterian College, who was elected head of the association, announced that forty other institutions throughout the South would join President Bishop went on to say that by a campaign of education through the newspapers, together with personal work by the alumni of various colleges, the association hoped to "stamp out the spirit which prompts lynchings." Some months ago a similar organization was formed at the University of North Carolina. Recently the same question was made a political issue in Georgia. And now comes this organization of the denominational colleges of the South. All this is unmistakable evidence that Southern sentiment is becoming aroused against lynching. The Southern people are realizing that lynching is a great damage to the South, even if they do not fully realize how great a wrong it is against the Negro, and they are taking steps to blot it out. This Association of Southern denominational colleges will have a stronger influence against lynching than any other movement that has yet been started, because it will reach the churches. We have always held that lynching could be stamped out almost instantaneously if the churches throughout the South took a firm stand against it. No part of the country is so bound to public opinion as the South; and if Southern public opinion turns against lynching, it will cease. It is within the power of the churches to turn public opinion. Heretofore, the churches in the South have not raised a protest: on the contrary, there are many instances of preachers endorsing lawlessness from their pulpits. And so it is not unreasonable to hold the church in the South more or less responsible for the continuation of lynching. It is within the power of the church in the South to cause lynching to be looked upon as a crime. MARY PICKFORD. rd has the distinction of earning man in the United States. If a poet be declared the most beautiful book on the screen, her beauty is known many of the people who see her she appears can know what kind of the drawbacks of the picture-play which of his or her personality over has the advantage of being seen in voice to form a bond with the ailea of the personality of an actor or ceen. Mary Pickford has the distinction of earning more money than any young woman in the United States. If a popular vote were taken, she would be declared the most beautiful girl in America. Through her work on the screen, her beauty is known to millions of people. But not many of the people who see her in the moving pictures in which she appears can know what kind of a heart she has. It is one of the drawbacks of the picture-play that the actor cannot get very much of his or her personality over. In the spoken drama the actor has the advantage of being seen in flesh and blood and of using his voice to form a bond with the audience; so it is easier to get an idea of the personality of an actor on the stage than of one of the screen. Miss Pickford, however, does not only appear on the screen, she also writes a series of "daily talks" for one of the New York papers. In these articles she can do what is impossible in a picture-play; she can get a great deal of her personality over. A short while ago she had an article "Dickaninnies." It naturally attracted our attention, and we read it through. We should like to reproduce the whole article, but it is too long, so we give only the last few paragraphs, which are as follows And I thought, too, of the patient, loyal devotion of my colored maids, and the loving care they gave me, even though their own babies must be neglected. One of my friends who has known many of the better educated colored people was talking of the future of the race with a colored-lawyer, whose home she had visited. He sat in a great armchair with his three little fat girls on his knees, his arms about them, and said, with tears streaming down his cheeks "No one knows how a man feels when he sees his little ones off to school in the morning never knowing what moment, one of them will be called 'nigger' or offered some other indignity just because of a brown skin." It seems to me we might remember that this people, the world's child race, has many virtues and endearing qualities—cheerfulness, the love of music and the ability to interpret it artistically in many cases, loyalty in service—and that no human being can bear continued and unearned hatred, or ridicule without becoming embittered and hardened. I love little pickaninies, with their quick smiles, their wide, roguish eyes, and their kinky, curls, and some day I am going south to play in a picture with as many of them as it is possible to 'get on the screen at once. In spite of the handicaps entailed by the picture-play, Miss Pickford is loved by all "movie" goers. The key to the secret may be found in the paragraphs quoted above. She evidently possesses so much kindness and goodness of heart that the loveableness of her personality gets over, even from the screen. IT IS TO SMILE The following paragraph was taken from a Washington despatch regarding the Mexican situation: An indication of progress of the de facto government toward re-establishing its fiscal affairs was found in the presence here of a Carranza special representative seeking information from Director Ralph of the bureau of printing and engraving for the establishment of such a plant in Mexico. Heretofore the de facto government has been purchasing its stamps and currency from private engravers. We wonder if it was Director Ralph of the bureau of printing who gave out this precious bit of information? And we wonder if the Administration is innocent enough to take it, accept as a joke. The despatch says that heretofore the de facto government has been purchasing its stamps and currency from private engravers. This much is certain, under that arrangement the de facto government paid good American gold for all the currency it had printed by private engravers in this country. Now, it is stated, the de facto government is going to set up an engraving and printing plant of its own. Of course, the cost of establishing the plant will have to be paid in good American gold. After that, the cost of printing money will be paid out of the money that is printed. Nothing could be easier. And this is pointed to as progress in re-establishing fiscal affairs. It is to smile. SUBSCRIPTION CAMPAIGN We are making a special appeal to each of our subscribers to co-operate with us in our campaign for new subscribers. We want 25,000 new subscribers within the next four months. How many will you send us? If each one will send us two, we will have this number within the fine mentioned. Earn one of the prizes we are offering. ANOTHER EXAMPLE The Jews have set another example before the American Negro. They recently met in Philadelphia and organized for the first American Jewish Congress, which will be held at a later date. This Congress will be a permanent organization which will meet probably at Washington. Rabbi Wise of New York, who made a remarkable speech at the meeting said: Our program might be summed up in these words. The Jewish people must create their own organ, through which after earnest deliberation and discussion to express their convictions touching the deeds and demands of the Jewish people. There is no need to point out the great good which such an organization among our people would do. An organization composed of delegates from all the worthy Negro organizations in the country, meeting annually in Washington to earnestly and intelligently discuss the deeds and demands of the race, could make itself heard by the whole nation. WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY SOME QUESTIONS FOR C. LEROY BUTLER. To the Editor of the New York Agen- tice, for the benefit of the Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Co. I was interested to observe that the Rev. C. Leroy Butler, who figured so prominently in the affairs of the company has been appearing as an evangelist among the Baptist churches of the Montgomery, Ala. While in New York Mr. Butler was known as a Presbyterian, though his connection with the failure of the Metropolitan concern did much to militate against his capacity. As Mr. Butler seems to have changed his form of religion, it may be that he has experienced a chance of heart in his business profession as well, so I would like to ask him to answer the following questions relating to the nature of the assets of the Realty Company. Tid the Rev Mr Butler, while on the advisory board, borrow $1600 from the company, with which to purchase property on 153th street, during the absence of the president and secretary, and time when the company had all of its funds to invest in profitable investments and to meet its obligations." Did the Rev Mr. Butler, while on the advisory board buy a house at Ashbury Park, advertise it as the company's property in all of the company's stereotyped views of the property as a hotel by its traveling lecturers and in that way get perhaps a thousand dollars' worth of advertising for which he did not pay the company anything. Later when the company was in financial distress, the Rev Mr. Butler for a loan, did he make the proposition that if the company would find a purchaser for his house at Ashbury Park, he would loan it a part of the first payment. When a company bought the advantage of the company's financial condition and cause it to agree to pay the difference between his asking price and the selling price, namely $2,000, and was that difference secured by an assignment of the rents of the company at Orange, New Jersey? Were these rents being collected by the Rev. Mr. Butler at a time when they might have prevented the company, from falling? Did he continue to collect these rents after his loan had been with the usual 25 per cent. interest? A FORMER STOCKHOLDER. To Organize Pastors and Laymen. To the Editors of The Ack: For the culture of The Ace I have been travelling in the interest of the race. There are thousands of our race in large cities who are wasting their lives in idleness, causing undue prejudice against the better class of our race. I have visited New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Richmond, Petersburg and Fredricksonburg. Have succeeded in interesting the ministers who will organize into an organization known as the Pastors and Laymen's Association. Have an interest in the interest of such men as Drs. Harvey Johnson, W. Alexander, A. Brown, Prof. Digges, Dr. Williams, and others of Baltimore; Drs. W. J. Howard, Waldron, W. H. Brooks. has taken from a Washington de- cution: of the de facto government scal affairs was found in the special representative seeking alph of the bureau of printing enlishment of such a plant in facto government has been pur- cy from private engravers. or Ralph of the bureau of printing of information? And we wonder if ought to take it, except as a joke. more the de facto government has currency from private engravers. arrangement the de facto gover- rall the currency it had printed by. Now, it is stated, the de facto engraving and printing plant of its publishing the plant will have to be over that, the cost of printing money that is printed. Nothing could be its progress in re-establishing fiscal Randolph, Jarvis, Sales, Judge Torrell, Lawyer Hayes, and others of Washington; Drs. J. M. Armistead and Dals of Portsmouth; Dr. Hunter of Norfolk; Dr. Shorts of Hampton; Dr. Graham of Pheebus; Dr. Blunga of Jonesand; and Bob Mitchell Jr. of Richmond; the Rev. S. Brown and Dr. Watts of Peterburg, and President Gandy of Petersburg Normal School; Drs. G. M. P. King, and Rigler of Union University and Hartshorn School; Drs. Rangome and Diamond and the mayor of the city of Fredericksburg; Senators Colt and Lippitt and Representative O'Shaughnessy; Dr. Representative P. Linder of Pennsylvania; Drs. Tinley, Parks, Dunlap and others of Philadelphia. We feel confident that when we shall have organized all the forces of the race we will bring about such a reform in all the cities that our white friends will see to it that those who want to work here, we have envoy to picture the evils of the large cities to the young people that those in their homes will not leave to go into the cities and add to the number of idlers. Newport, R. I. H. N. Jeter. Bonehead Against Riverhead. Bonehead Against Riverhead. To the Editor of The New York Area. According to newspaper reports, the college for the colored children in New Brooklyn, on the south side of the river opposite this village, is being seriously considered by prominent Riverhead people. Bew. Henry Morrison, pastor of the colored church of New Brooklyn, advocated the establishment of such a college for the colored children of the M. church here Sunday night. Mr. Morrison said the colored children got an inflated idea of their importance by attending the Riverhead school through mixing with the white children. He believed this was detrimental to the colored boys and girls. The white people here have always treated the colored residents in spite of their importance. When the church gave its suppers there would be from 75 to 50 white people in attendance. Now the latter think it a good idea to bring about separation since the minister suggests it. Many question what motive can actuate such a bonehead policy, simply a service desire to curry favor or a bid EQUAL RIGHTS. Riverhead, N..Y. POLITICAL POINTERS POLITICAL PONTERS Hon. Isaiah T. Montgomery, founder of the town of Mound Bayon, is winning strong support as a candidate for delegate at large from Mississippi to the Republican National Convention. For pride political satire and hatteness the election could not be bettered. Phil H. Brown was named as one of the eight Republican delegates at large to represent Kentucky in the National Convention. As this reduces the Negro representation to one in eight, instead of one in tour as formerly, with consecrators at halt a vote, the censure has been rose to considerable discontent. Gov. Whitman polled the highest number of votes cast in the recent New York State primaries for delegate at large to the Republican National Convention, leading his ticket. Judge Robert H. Ferrell, of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, is generally styled "Washington's colored Mayor," according to a well-known newspaper correspondent. YOUNGSTOWN O. Yorktown, O—Mrs James Stewart, Covington street, is able to be out after her illness. Master Donald Webster, Covington street, is ill at this writing. Mrs Joseph Jackson and Mrs Cannon of Wheat in are guests of Mrs Harry Carter S131-2 Rayen street, Mrs James Johnson Hilker street, who underwent an operation at the hospital, solving needs. Arlene Thomas, Gus Green, Charles Smith, John Clark and Morris Remington attended the initiation of six candidates in the Elks order in Cleveland Sunday. Helen, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Stewart, Covington street, is here for the summer. Ge, Green, of Wompon, Pa., spent Sunday here Mrs Maud Alexander of Salem, O, is guest of Mrs John Reynolds, 403 West Federal street. One of the enjoyable affairs of the season was the planters ball given by the Harvester Club of the Ohio hotel waiters at Cannell's Hall, March 30. The hall was decorated with all the implements used on a farm. Some of the features were a spinning wheel 75 years old and a set of harness 40 years old. The women were dressed in calico and sunbonnets. The men were overalls and linen dusters and straw hats. The menu was ham and cabbage, corn bread and buttermilk. The next affair will be the harvester picnic. Lousia Edwards Court of Calantha, No 30, met in regular session Wednesday evening, April 12 Mrs. Mary P. Black, 603 West Federal street, is sick. Mrs Charles Lincoln of Ridge avenue was called to Elytia to the bedside of her-daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Louise Patterson, who were injured in the wreck near Cleveland, Wednesday. They will be laid up for from four to six weeks but are doing nicely. Lee Porter has opened a fish market at the corner of Edwards and McKinnie street. Logan Lodge, No. 4, K. of P., will meet in regular session Thursday evening, April 13. Harry F. Williams, age 5 years, died at Massillon, O. Monday. He was born in Newcastle, Pa., and lived in Youngstown in his early days. The funeral was SEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION JUNE 12 TO JULY 21, 1916 OVER 400 PRESENT EACH SESSION DURING LAST THREE YEARS hold from, the home of his mom, Mrs. Geo. Logan, Clyde street, this city! Mrs. Clifford Ridley, Ridley avenue, is to undergo an operation at the City Hospital. Wm. Pratis, Erie, Pa., guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron, 534 Valley street, Mrs. Lane, 17 Murdock street, was called to Hume, Va., on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Lane. Geo. Newman, Pittsburgh, was called to the city on account of the illness of his sister, Mrs. John H. Moore, 214 East Commerce street. The choir of the St. Augustine Episcopal Mission, will go to Sharon, Pa., Sunday evening, April 16, Buckeye Lodge of Elks No. 73 will hold its anniversary services, Sunday, April 16. Emily Margaret Harvey, Hilker street, is ill. David Binnock, proprietor, Waldorf Café, 454 West Federal street, is remodeling his place. Mrs. Mary M. Conrad, 817 High street, entertained at dinner, Thursday the following: Mrs 11. P. Parker, Mrs. Joseph Fumey, Mrs. S. Johnson, in honor of M. A. E. West of Pittsburgh, president of the Women's Auxiliary of Baptist State Convention, and Field Workers, Mrs. Gales, 474 Edward street, is sick. HAGERSTOWN, MD. HAGERSTOWN, Md—Quarterly meeting services were held Saturday and Sunday at Zion F. B. Church. Representatives from Harper's Ferry, Johnstownton, Charlestown, Shepherdstown and Hagerstown were present with words of greeting. The conference was a success spiritually and financially. The improvements made to the building and the system by which the church is managed under the leadership of the Rev. Spriggs seem to have given new life to the visiting delegates. The Rev. Otha Wells, while on his bridal tour here, preached Sunday night at Zion on the theme; "Living by the Word." Mrs. Eva Wells and Miss Sallie 'Powell served Sunday night at the collection table. The Rev. Mr. Spriggs has changed his residence to 69 West North The Church of the Living God holds a Bible class every Tuesday night. The subject is, "Who Changed the Sabbath and Iv. Who was it Changed?" Mrs. W. R. Peters is recovering from an attack of pneumonia; Mrs' Mara Johnson is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Henderson, Bloom avenue. Mrs. Irene Stephens has returned from Washington County Hospital after an operation. The committee for the leap year reception on April 12 at Asbury M. E. Church were entertained after their meeting last Friday night by Mrs Eva Louis, Mrs. Thomas E. Grant and son, Thomas E., of Cumberland are visiting relatives in this city. C. H. Barbour, who has been in Baltimore and Pittsburgh has returned here. Mrs. John Hogset burg. w. Mrs. Charles C. H. Barbour, Mrs. Charles school at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Preaching by pastor, F. C. Cothran, at 11 a.m. Subject, "Christian Development." Preaching by pastor at 7.45 p. m. on "Christian Relations to Christ." Mrs Caroline, widow of the late Thomas Barnum, died Thursday evening at the home of her son, Richard Barnum. Mrs. Barnum was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Washington County. The funeral services were held from the Bighul A. M. E. Church at 3 o'clock, p. m. The Rev. P. E. Ford, pastor, officiated, assisted by the Revs. J. C. Newman, Johnson and Cothran. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The Rev. R. E. Ford, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. F. Church, closed a successful conference year, raising more than $2,200 and having many accession to the church during the year. Ashury M. E. Church is inspired by the return of the pastor, the Rev. H. A. Johnson. The collection was good. The young people's song service, under the direction of Mrs Dassy Thurman, has added largely to the early attendance of the people. The trustees are having water put in the church and a concrete walk on the front CONCORD, VA Concord, Va.—Sunday morning services at the Long M. Baptist Church was not so largely attended owing to the bad weather. The pastor, the Rev S. N. Gibson preached from John 9:24. Saturday wate the church's regular business meeting day and Glover Jones received license to preach. Last Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Horace Abbott, deacon of New Hope Baptist church, died. Funeral services at his home were conducted by the Rev S. N. Gibson. He was buried in the family burial ground with the honors of the Odd Fellows. He leaves a wife, seven children and other relations and friends. Last week J. R. Farmor sprained his ankle, but is able to be out. Mrs Wimishus is visiting her sister, Mrs Mary Turner at Glen Winton. Va. Mrs. I. Martin and Mrs. A. L. Hunter are indisposed. Mr and Mrs. W. Stewart entertained at dinner last Sunday the following guests. Mr. and Mrs. David Daugnid, the Key G. N. Harvey D. Thornhill and R. I. Hunter; Mrs. A. L. Martin was the guest of her brother, G. W. Martin and her sister, Mrs. E. Glen in Junciburg last week. Mrs. E. Glen in Junciburg and W. N. Melvor made a bursary trip to the city last week. Saml McKenzie peets a visit in short from his brother, Albert of West Virginia. Mrs. Chase G. Elliott and three children are spending some time with her aunt, Mrs Mary Turner of Glen Wilton, Va. Damon Garland spent Saturday in Junciburg. Geo. Burns was thrown from his horse last week and received a few scratches and bruises. RICHMOND VA Richmond, Va—Mrs. Reatrice L. Carter, mother of Mrs. Alfred W. May is ill at her home, 518 N Harrison street, this city PORTSMOUTH N H Portsmouth, N. H. —The society event of the season was held Thursday evening. April 6, when the young ladies' Bible Class of the Pearl Street Peoples Baptist Sunday school celebrated its fifth anniversary with a reception. It was a full dress affair and there was a handsome display of evening gowns. A fine program was rendered and a collation of chicken salar, rolls, olives, ice cream, cake, coffee and bon-hons THE RUSSELL GIBSON DIME FUND FOR BOOKER T. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S UNION Let your children send in their dimes to the Russell Gibson Dime Fund for the Booker T. Washington Memorial. Each contribution will be acknowledged through the Age. Previously acknowledged 56 15 Mrs. Mary J. Johnson, Rahway, N. J 56 10 Total 56 40 Letter from Russell Gibson. Dongan Hills, S. L., N. Y.-To the Editor of The Age. I am sending you 26 cents for my Dime Fund given to me by Mrs. Mary J. Johnson, 168 Maple Avenue, Rahway, N. J. I am glad that the boys are growing, but the little boys and girls are not doing as well as I thought they would. However, I am glad of what has been contributed and I feel that they do their part. RUSSELL, C. GIBSON CONTRIBUTIONS TO WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND. James F. Mangault, Saratoga Springs. N. Y. 100 were served. The following class officers were installed by the Rev John L. Davis, pastor of the church; Annie B. Blanks, president, Marion A. Farmer, vice president, Henrietta Anderson, secretary, Agnes Bayne, assistant secretary; Ida J. Moore, treasurer; Laura K. Whitehearst, chaplain Florence S. Reed, Mary H. Wright, Martha Freeman, Luetta Taylor, Rebecca Gillia, Erminia J. Smith, social committee, B. Burton, teacher. Mrs. Chas. A.Wartfield, who has spent the winter with her sister, Mrs George H. Stranghn, Bow street, left Friday, April 7, for her home in Brooklyn, N.Y., being called there by the serious illness of her grand children. Miss Luetta Taylor gave a tea Sunday evening, April 9, at the home of Mrs. Patience Hinton, Court street, in honor of her sister, Miss Dora V. Taylor PORTSMOUTH. N. H—Edward O Fulks, who has been in the city for several days on business in connection with the Southern Aid Society, left this week for Richmond. The city school board at their meeting Friday night, April 7, appointed William E. Ridick, principal of the public schools (colored) to fill the vacancy caused by the recent death of I. C. Norcum. Mr. Ridick was born in Portsmouth, graduated in 1893 from the schools which he now heads, was valedictorian of his class. He received his A. B cum laude from Virginia Union University in 1907. For the past nine years he has been a successful teacher and the public schools. He is considered a modern, progressive, efficient teacher. He is prominent in church work, president of the State B. Y. P. U., identified with the Negro Organization Society, and all of the other movements that have for their aim the uplift of the Negroes The Rev. M. E. Davis preached his farewell sermon Tuesday night, April 3 at Emanuel A M. E. Church After the sermon the Rev. Mr. and Mrs Davis were presented with an engraved silver set consisting of chocolate, cream cutters, spoon holder, sugar dish, silver water set and purse. This was done in appreciation for his services here for the past five years and five months. J. E. Wright, principal of Corey Memorial Institute, preached at Emanuel A M. E. Church last Sunday at 11 a.m and 8 p.m. The members of Mount Hermon Baptist Church are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their patron, the Rev. O C. Jones, April 9 to be inclusive. The committee, John Sunshut, George E. Hale and John J. Howell have arranged a program for the week. Miss Nancy M. Thomas, formerly of this city but now a resident of Huntington, spent Sunday here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs James Thomas a Charles T. Russell and William N. Colle if of Virginia Union University were in Portsmouth Sunday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs George W. Blount P. Green continues ill at the King's Daughters Hospital. TENNESSEEANS URGED TO SUP. PORT CHURCH. (From the Nashville Globe.) R. I. Church stands to-day as one of the big men of the party. To those leaders may discard, and they cannot leaders may discard, and they always live in the heart of his position as the noblest Roman of them all. His public and private life has been an ideal one, men in all walks of deveror call him blessed. He has an unblemished political record, being no for the sake of experecer, does nothing for the sake of experecer, rates does right because it is right to do right. His shilbholoth is honest in politics as well as in business. Can the party afford to ignore his claims for preference. What will the harvest let it not be bickorings and discontented with the rigorous organization recognizing the rights of all men, regardless of color or previous condition. You black men of Tennessee. Come to the State convention asserting your manhood rights; come asking fair pay; come demanding that no underhanding be done during the election of R. R. Church, Jr., as one of the delegates from the state-large. If you do this, the harvest will be the rehabilitation of the Negro in his manhood rights, the Republican in his manhood will be purged of its hypocrites and deceived. He will form again and baptized in the overlanding river of righteousness. THE NEW YORK AGE THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2012 Question of Authority Brings Dissension in Councils of Religious Body TWO COURT ACTIONS PENDING Pastor A L. Murray of Bethel Church Socks to Retain Authority Which He Claims Is Vested in Him by the Church Discipline—Some o the Trustees Deny His Right In issue one of April 6 THE AGE published an article concerning Bethel A. M. E. Church, Jersey City, its pastor, the Rev. A. L. Murray, and troubles in which the board of trustees and Mrs. Josephine Walker were concerned, which led to matters being carried before judge Francis J. Swayze in the New Jersey Supreme Court. In connection with the article THE AGE ran the cut of the Rev. Mr. Murray. Counsel Robert S. Hartgrove of the Jersey City bar, attorney for Mrs. Josephine Walker, who has filed a complaint in the Chancery Court against Pastor Murray, has taken exception to some of the statements in the article published last week, and has written the following letter to THE AGE: There has been brought to my attention an article in the issue of *PJ Lester*, dated April 6, 1916, wherein it is set forth that Rev. A. L. Murray, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. Church of Jersey City, has won his case in the New Jersey Supreme Court, which was argued before the Honorable Judge Francis J. Slayey on April 1st, inst., under a Rule to Show Cause why a Wife of Quo warriors must answer to the question of the legal right of the said Rev. Murray to preside as Chairman on the Trustee Board of the Bethel A. M. E. Church. The statement purporting that Murray had won is absolutely untrue. The only truth contained in the statement is that the presiding Judge was reserved decision. I do not want to forecast what the defendants will feel perfectly satisfied. The attempt of Murray try out his right to office by a Writ of Certiorari is so terribly falacious, until I thought it unnecessary to argue this aspect of the matter before the Judge who was of same opinion. The Judge, he were, take under consideration the application for the Writ of Quo Warranto, with a stead information that the law under which the Bethel A. M. E. Clerk was incorporated would be putting the Pistor, appointed by the Bishop, to usurp authority of Chairman, with all the rights his respective duties. The fight at the present time is in limine and has already begun as Murray will and out before were through. Action is in Chancery Court. There is no such thing as a cross call in our Supreme Court action. This is another legal fallacy. We have now, we started a proceeding in the Chancery Court through West Michigan Walker, for an account of money which Murray will specify handling as ally in our bill. After we have the Chancery Court action Walker will admit that he is not to be too quick to run to print and to emphasize his statements by a display of his fastoral features. I was say, however, that Murray's counsel has made an able witness light for him and has appointed to resort to suction. Murray's attempt to cast the complaint on Josephine Wheeler the complainant whose Court action, is but evidence of the methods which he has divert public attention from the issues and facts involved in it have formation in the statement, if he has said the same, that he has forfeited gapling in the Court action, if he had offered which he made the set. Counselor Irene R. Hayne, who, counselor Mitchell, represents the interests of the Rev. Mr. Murray in a court, furnished a copy of the complaint filed by Mrs. Murray on March 16, and it was the only error in the case filed by THE ACE was a initial of the court. Pass- Murray action against the trustees was taken in the New Jersey Supreme Court, Judge Francis J. Swayze presiding, as stated in the article-referred to, but Mrs. Walker's bill was filed, as stated by Counselor Hartgrove, in the Chancery Court, Vice Chancellor John Griffin presiding. Pastor Murray Did Win. Mrs. Walker, through her counsel, asked that Pastor Murray be restrained from acting as chairman or president of the board of trustees; that he and the board of stewards be restrained from receiving and collecting money, the board of trustees being made a party to the action; and that Pastor Murray be restrained from proceeding with his action for a writ of certiorari or writ of quo parvario before the New Jersey Supreme Court. The Vice Chancellor issued an order for a hearing on March 20. On this date, according to the copy of the Vice Chancellor's order which was examined, the quest of Mrs. Walker was denied. This was the action referred to as a "cross bill," and it was the denial of this plea that was referred to in the heading of the article, which said "Jersey City Pastor Wins in Court Fight." Information was secured showing that Mrs. Walker, through her counsel, appeared before Vice Chancellor Griffin with an amended plea, claiming additional evidence to be presented, renewing her prayer for the restraining orders originally asked for. At this appearance a mutual agreement was entered into by Mrs. Josephine Walker, her counsel, Counselor Hartgrove, the Rev A. L. Murray, his counsel, Counselors Hayne and Mitchell, and Vice Chancellor Griffin, that all action in the Chancery Court would be postponed until Judge Swayze had handed down his decision in the applition for a writ of certiorari by the Rev A. L. Murray against the board of trustees. Interview with Dr. Murray. A call was made upon the Rev. L. Murray at his home, 28 Oak street, Jersey City, and a copy of the letter written by Counselor Hartgrove was read to him. He was asked to make a statement concerning the matter. Pastor Murray declared that the whole affair was the effort of a few men of the church who wanted to control its affairs. That under the laws of the church, as regulated by the laws of the State, his actions had been entirely legal and that at no time had he transcended the authority vested in him as pastor. On the contrary, he had been determined not to allow members of the body with possible selish ambitions to secure absolute sway. It was charged by Mrs. Walker that some $800 had not been accounted for, and when asked concerning this money Pastor Murray referred to the financial records of the church, showing how every penny raised during the year had been reported at each quarterly conference and satisfactorily accounted for. He denominated the charge as a trumped-up one, and declared that his books were open to the inspection of any court in the land. "The court records," dedared Dr Murray, "are self-explanatory, and are not to be distorted by the peculiar turn of mind given to legal quips and quibbles." Dr. Murray denied that he had cast any asperptions upon Mrs. Josephine Walker, as charged by Counselor Hart-rove. "He is mistaken, of course," said the minister, "in attributing authorship of the article to me, but at that it could not be an asperation, surely, to say that Mrs. Walker is alleged to be Dr. Stroud's housekeeper. It is a fact, as stated in The Age, and a matter of common knowledge, that Mrs. Walker is or has been housekeeper for Dr. Stroud, and how that can be declared an asperson' perhaps Counselor Hartgrove can say. About That Secret Offer. His declaration as to this phase of it may be on a line with the insufficiency concerning a reputed offer he alleges I made him in secret, which, if he had accepted, would have given me easy sailing in the Supreme Court. I made him no secret offer and I defy him to come out into the open with a delimite statement to that effect. It is foolish on the face of it, but maybe an incident of which I will tell you offers an explanation. A Mr Welsh holds a judgment against Bethel Church, a debt for the organ, all of which has been paid save $70. The note for this balance was due on March 22, 1916. Because of the litigation pending, it was not possible to make this payment on that date. Mr Welsh had retained Counsel Hartgrieve as his attorney, so I called up the lawyer and told him that, as he knew, it would be impossible to meet the note and asked to tell Mr Welsh, his client, to extend same. He acquiesced, and at the same time said, "It is a pity you folks are so torn apart, you ought to get together and settle your differences." I replied, "Yes, it is a pity, and if your clients would rescind their action attempting to depose me and recognize me as chairman of the board, there would be no further trouble and peace and harmony would obtain. "As this is the only conversation or conference or consultation or anything else I have had with Counsel Hartgrove, it maybe he is holding that in mind as a secret offer. I believe the majority of the members of the church are opposed to the illegal and arbitrary action of a part of the board of trustees in seeking to usurp my position, and I also believe that Judge Swayze will recognize the law of the church and refuse to allow such an unwarranted action to lie." The annual conference opened on Wednesday, April 12, with Bethel Church, and the Rev. Mr. Murray and a host of his members have been busy as bees for weeks in making preparations. The legal complications have not been allowed to interfere with arrangements for the comfort and well-being of the conference visitors and the conference opened with a large attendance of the best men of the church. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—After more than thirty years as janitress of the Drexel Bank, Mrs Maria L. Cooper, 82 years of age, has been retired on a pension by the bank officials. She is as sprightly and industrious as a woman half her age, but she was overjoyed at this expression of esteem from her employers. Enclosed please find three dollars, for which send at once, your Tuskegee Edition of Bobker T. Washington's Works. After examination if I am satisfied with the books I agree to send you $1 per month for five months. If not satisfied, I agree to return the books in good order within five days, and you are to return my three dollars. Title not to pass to me until the books are fully paid for. CREDIT UNIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA Greensboro, N. C.—John Spruitt Hill, a prominent banker of Durham, N. C., believes that much of the money paid to the farmers of this State, is hoarded in their homes. He is chairman of the rural credits committee, which seeks to encourage the formation of credit unions by these farmers, through which their savings can be safely held and properly invested, so as to further their own interests. Mr. Hill recently visited the A. and T. College in this city, of which Prof. J. B. Dudley is president, in order to present the advantages of this movement to the students, who are studying farming. He was introduced by C. C. Amey, a Negro banker of Durham. He spoke in part as follows: "The Negro's hope is to become self-supporting and to arrange to finance his own industrial life. The credit unions will provide for this. With the Negroes standing together organized into a cooperative union, conserving their savings and using them to the best advantage among themselves, their problems will be largely solved. The principal characteristic disadvantage of the race is the Negro's lack of a proper sense of economy." Beginning his speech at the college, the banker said that he had been reared on a farm and had clerked in a country store. He became interested in the difficulties of the people on the land and resolved to help them to shift their burdens if the opportunity arrived. He described the credit union plan as the opportunity for lightening the farmer's case. "It the Hindustan, who are of lower intelligence than the Negro, can find relief in a successful banking co-operation, then I believe the American Negro can find such union profitable," Mr. Hill stated. He said that there are 5,000 credit unions in India, despite the fact that the Mohammedan religion forbids the charging of interest and no credit union can exist without collecting interest. Among those of stock religious nation and those of different religious faith, in India, the 5,000 unions have been formed and are working well. Mr. Hill is particularly pleased with the readiness with which North Carolina farmers have met the opportunity to establish the credit unions. This State leads the nation in it. The bank that the union has formed for under the State if well organized among the farmers, will obvate the necessity for any other form of rural credits. The system is described by this advocate as a self-respecting one, where in the farmer asks no aid of any other than the farmer himself. "There' is a tremendous amount of money which is not kept in banks in North Carolina," said Mr. Hill. "The credit union will bring it out of hiding and it will find its way into the regular banking channels, improving the service. For instance, about $1,500,000 was paid out in Durham during the last season to growers of leaf tobacco. About $400,000 of this sum, according to estimates, found its way back into the business houses and the banks. Where has the other gone? Thousands and thousands of it are concealed in the homes. "One Durham county farmer told me that he had $2,850 hid under a plank in his house floor. Every night when he kneeled down to pray, he lifted the plank and satised himself that his money was still there. Another farmer in the county I know keeps $3,000 in his home all the time. There are many others and I am convinced that a credit union system which the farmer is part of and which is proved to him to be absolutely safe and responsible for his money will draw these savings out on their hiding places." As outlined to his audience by Mr. Hill, the credit-union plan of North Carolina is superior to that provided for in other States, masmuch as the law in this State arranges for deposits in the mutual bank by others than members of the unions, as well as the members. The credit, however, is extended to the person who is deemed to have the person's endorsement plan and short term paper. He told his hearses of how Raffesson, father of the plan, freed the German "farmers" from financial slavery." He briefly reviewed the history of co-operative credits in many of the old country nations and was warmly received by the students of the college. LOUISVILLE JIM CROW BEFORE SUPREME COURT WASHINGTON, D.C.—Final oral arguments were heard before the Supreme Court of the United States April 11, involving the validity of the segregation ordinance passed by the city of Louisville, Ky., two years ago. The decision will affect the validity of similar ordinances in Richmond, Va., St. Louis, Mo., and Baltimore, Md. Because the Louisville ordinance is the basis of a test case it is attracting unusual attention. It makes it unlawful for any colored person to occupy as a home any house upon any block upon which a greater number of houses are occupied as home by white people than are occupied as homes by colored people. Negroes, who, before the passage of the ordinance, occupied fifteen in "white" blocks are permitted to continue the occupancy of such homes, and Negroes who owned homes in "white" blocks when the ordinance was passed, even though they did not occupy them, may thereafter move into them. Corresponding rights and restrictions are provided for white persons. Blocks with an equal number of Negroes and white residents are not affected by the ordinance, and in cases where a block is entirely vacant, fifty-one per cent. of the land-owners may determining whether the residents of the block shall be Negroes or white persons. The attack on the ordinance has been led by Moorfield Storey, of Boston, and Clayton B. Blakey, of Louisville, Ky. It has been defended by Stuart Chevalier and Pendleton Beckley, representing the city. The ordinance was criticized as preserving only a semilimitation of equality between the two races. Those attacking the ordinance declared that the real purpose was to prescribe the district or districts within which Negroes must be side. "After white and colored people have lived side by side all over the country for nearly fifty years since the Civil War," said Mr. Storey, in dealing with this point in his brief, "there has come an outbreak of race prejudice, and legislation like the ordinance under consideration has been attempted in various cities. It is disease which is spreading as new political nostrums constantly spread from State to State." As authority for sustaining the legislation, the attorneys for the city of Louisville, in their briefs, cited decisions by the courts upholding separate school buildings for the races and upholding Jim Crow car legislation. On the other hand, attorneys opposing the ordinance declared attendance at school was not a right, but a privilege; whereas the right to sell one's property or to rent it for lawful purposes was a right inseparable from the right to own property. As to Jim Crow legislation, it was said that it was sustained on the theory that equal facilities were afforded the Negroes as that provided for white persons, but in the case of selection of homes each lot had its own peculiar characteristics, so that equality could not be procured. Mr. Storey in his brief asserted it to be of the first essentials of a free government for every citizen to have the right to establish his home where he saw fit, and to move from place to place at pleasure. "Such an ordinance as that now in question," he continued, "does not affect simply the convenience and comfort of those citizens to whom it applies, but strikes at their right to live at all. The result of such enactments on any large scale might well be to compel the entire Nezad population to reside in the mostwholesome and otherwise undesirable parts of the several states and to reduce them, through being thus bound in effect to the soil in the designated location in a condition hot far removed from slavery. It was urged that the necessary effect of the ordinance was to limit the Negroes largely to the blocks where they already live. Furthermore, it was argued that it such an ordinance were permissible in Southern States, it would be permissible in Northern ones. "It may be," added Mr. Stores, "that in Louisiana, where the colored population is comparatively large, the 'colored blocks' would occupy a considerable part of the city so that a certain freedom of movement on the part of the colored population would remain But in New York or Boston, where The Tuskegee Edition of the WORKS OF THE LATE Dr. Booker T. Washington Several weeks ago the publishers allowed several of Dr. Washington's books to go out of print. For that reason we were forced to withdraw our advertisement concerning the books. Now by special arrangement we have had a limited number of sets printed which are ready for shipment. TO ALL THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO OWN A SET OF BOOKS WRITTEN BY OUR LATE LEADER, I SAY ORDER YOURS TO-DAY. We cannot say how long this offer will last. Nor can we say that any more of these books will be printed after these are gone. The price is only $3 cash with order, and the balance $1 per month for five months. Fill out, the coupon below and forward same with Post Office or Express Money order, to A. R. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. only a small portion of the population is colored, the restriction of the colored residents to those blocks where they are now in the majority would result in compelling them to reside in a very small area and would differ only in degree from imprisonment. Could it be seriously argued that a segregation ordinance producing these effects would be valid? And yet it must be valid if the Louisville ordinance can be upheld MOTON MAKES IMPRESSION IN ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham Age, Herald, one of the most influential dailies in the South, says Major R. R. Moton, principal-elect of Tuskegee Institute, made an excellent impression on the colored and white citizens of Alabama by his first public speech in this state, since his election as Tuskegee's head. The address was delivered by Major Moton on the evening of April 6, before the Colored State Teachers' Association, which was in session here. W. W. Campbell, a prominent banker of Tuskegee, and vice-chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tuskegee Institute, also spoke. Major Moton, in speaking of the influence of Booker T. Washington stated that Washington's educational program was not merely local, but national and world-wide and in scope—a kind of education which made a universal appeal. "We, as teachers," said the speaker, "must first of all live clean, honest, industrious, unselfish lives. We hire now living in an era when we are expected to practice what we preach. Let us take a firm stand for morality. And let us remember that in the solution of the race problem a large measure depends upon us, and education will be one of our most forceful and helpful mediums for good." HOWARD STUDENTS STRIKE, BUT GO BACK WASHINGTON, D. C.-Six hundred students of Howard University returned to their class rooms. Monday morning after a conference with the faculty, following the strike which was precipitated on Wednesday, April 5, because of differences arising between faculty and senior class. Frivolity Day was celebrated by the senior class on Monday, April 3, and in the afternoon the class, through a misunderstanding, entered the gymnasium where they proposed holding a dance to wind up the testitives. The dean, however, had prohibited this, and so the senior class incurred suspension. When this verdict was announced the students of the College of Arts and Science, Teachers' College, Academy and Commercial College, some six hundred or more, walked out and refused to return to work until the seniors were reinstated. The campus was a scene of excitement throughout the balance of the week and the triangular debate between Howard, Fisk and Atlanta was called off by the team. The next two students finally brought the together, since vice of cooler heads effected a settlement of differences and students returned to work Monday morning ROUNTREE WANTS TO GO TO CONVENTION TRENTON, N. J.—The Rev. L. W. L. Rountree of this city is a candidate before the primaries to be held April 25 as alternate delegate-at-large from New Jersey to the Republican convention. Dr Rountree is receiving the cordial support of his own race, and many prominent white Republicans have promised their assistance. The Rev Solomon Porter Head has written a strong letter to the Trenton Evening Times in support of Mr. Rountree's claims. In part he said: "It has been asserted that the Negro holds the balance of power in New Jersey. The right to vote now proper to cast their vote and influence for that party which will give on the record today, all voters have a right to expect. Nexros have voted for others a long while and they are beginning to think that this came because that they should not only be held for Nexro voters have their ambitions for preferment and place just as other men. They like to feel that those of their race who are capable shall not be taken into the plans and consulted upon such questions as they may be able to render advice. "Much has been said about the debt of gratitude the Negro owes the Re- RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS WHEN OUT FOR A PLEASANT EVENING STOP IN WM. BANKS' CAFE FORMERLY DOWN TOWN NOW. 23 WEST 133rd STREET PHONE 6979 HARLEM CHOICE WINES LIQUORS, AND CIGARS BARRON'S ASTORIA GAFE' INCORPORATED 2275 7th Ave., Cor. 134th St TELEPHONE MORNINGSIDE 30 CABARET IN THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT EVERY AFTERNOON AND EVENING BY THE FINEST ARTISTS IN THE CITY publican party, but possible no set of people have striven more loyalty to pay this debt if such existed. The Republican party now has the opportunity to sustain its old reputation as the party of human rights, to prove his commitment to John and Sumner and Stevens, who gave the Negro his birthright of freedom. "A colored man, the Rev. I. W. L. Rountree, D. D., has filed his petition and is out for alternate delegate-at-large to the Chicago convention. Mr. Rountree's candidacy gives every loyal Republican the opportunity of voting in the election for the past 30 years been a resident of the State. He has been an unsurviving Republican. There are few men in the State, black or white, who have been more loyal to the party, nor served it with more loyalty, than he. Mr. Rountree is a party as a leader among colored people and has never failed to be true to the duties assigned him. Mr. Rountree's candidacy is, therefore, a test of the Republican party's loyalty to its Negro constituency and also of the New race's loyalty to one of their own supporters. The greatest support. If these stand true, there is no question about his election. "Yours truly, "REV. S. P. HOOD. "Trenton, N. J., March 29, 1916." KENNEY HOLDS CLINIC AT TUSKEEGE INST. TUSKEEGE INSTUIT, Ala.,—An unusual feature in connection with the meeting of the Alabama Medical Association at this school, April 12 and 13, was the holding of the annual clinic of the John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital. This clinic, usually held in February, was postponed this year to take advantage of the meeting of the medical association. Dr. J. A Kenney, medical director of the hospital, extended a general invitation to all in need of medical or surgical attention to be present, there being no charge meant to those who were unable to pay. Others paid according to their means, and arrangements were made by which farm produce was accepted in lieu of cash where necessary. Many of the most prominent physicians of Alabama, Georgia and Florida were in attendance, and all, physicians, surgeons and dentists, took part in the clinic. NEW YORK GIRL GETS CIVIL SERVICE JOB Miss Madelaine A. Hawkins, 152 West 131st street, after successfully passing the civil service examination, was three times certified for appointment. Each time objection was made and her name was dropped from the list. She begins during last January Congressman Murray R. Bancroft, 21st Congressional District succeeded in having her home restored, and on April 4 she was appointed to the position of printer's assistant in the Bureau of Printing and Enravery, Washington, D. C., leaving immediately to take up her duties ASSOCIATIONS. A few days after a farmer had sold a pig to a neighbor he chanced to purchase a place and saw the neighbor's pig on the fence. The pig pen watching the new occupant. "How 'dye do, Johnny?" said he. "How's your pig to-day?" Oh, pretty well, thank you," replied the pig. "How's all your folks?"—harrisons. Edition of the BOOKS OF LATE BOOKER T. BINGTON publishers allowed several of Dr. Bent of print. 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I have played no favorites and am giving my personal unbased opinion, choosing what I concientiously believe to be the best aggregation of basketball material. It has been the custom of the editors of all the athletic sheets of the different newspapers to make their choice at the end of the season, and of course it is only natural that in such a difficult and important task hardly any two editors would agree, and as far as satisfying all the public, all the fans, all the clubs and all the players, that would be an impossibility. However, the basketball columns of the Act are not subsidized, and in picking my men I do so on the absolute merit and ability of the men picked. I have not the slightest particle of fear in offending any club by not choosing one or more of its members for this basketball roll of honor. In picking an All American or an All Star team it does not necessitate that players must be picked from every club or organization. It doesn't even mean that some players need honorable mention. Yet there are some editors who think that it is necessary to mention practically every club and nearly all the players. If you are going to pick an All Star team, then pick it without fear or favor as your own personal opinion and stand on your decision. That is just what I intend to do regardless of what issue may arise. Every editor, every fan and every player has a perfect right to their own choice as well. I have to make sure that my decision is right but I mine. My choice may be with what do not believe it is. To begin with, what constitutes an All American team? Does it mean that an All American team must be chosen from the different clubs, colleges and other organizations throughout the United States and formed into one team to represent the United States? Or does it mean that any aggregation of players, whether they all come from different organizations or whether they all come from the one organization, as long as they form the best combination or the most perfect working machine? These are the two main questions, and I shall answer them as follows. If colorful basketball is looking for an All American team representing the most perfect working machine, that without the least hesitation I name the "Incorporators" (colored basketball champions of the world), and as the regulation basketball team, which counts two extra men, is composed of seven men, I enumerate them thus Forwatts Center Girders Perkinson Accoee Williams Cooper Brown Lincoln Johnson I honestly believe these seven men the best product of a colored basket all before the world to lay. I don't think that with these men in perfect physical condition that any colored team in this world can beat them and very few white teams, for that matter. Furthermore, if playing under strict V.A.U. rules it is doubtful if any white team could beat them. The Incorporators have played forty-two games in two seasons and won forty games. That Atlantic City defeat, although it counts against the Incorporators as a club, does not and never can count against that original and first five line of men, namely, Perkinson, Williams, Cooper, Accooe and Brown. This five has never been beaten but once, and most everybody by this time knows just how and why that game was lost. The Cardinal-Incorporator game on March 3 here in New York is the answer. The Incorporators originated the great title "colored world champions," and have defended and are still defending it. This title was never even heard of before, and as there not been any team to take this title away from them, then they still retain it, and, being world champions, they are naturally the best; and, being the best by their having the most perfect working machine, are therefore the best All American team. This argument is made with the understanding always in view that an All American team must be a perfect working combination of five or seven men and does not have to be picked from more than one club if the whole combination can be found in the one club. True, there are players in other organizations that may surpass some of these seven men named, from the standpoint of individual ability, but that is not the point. It is the perfect combination of players that I am discussing. Now when it comes to the other question of what constitutes an All American team and the picking from all organizations must be done, then my choice for a representative combination of five men is as follows. Player Charence Jenkins, forward, St Christopher, Cum Posey, forward, Monticello-Delaney Rifler, Walter Cooper center Incorporators F.J. Avenue guard, Incorporators, George Copper's guard, Alpha P.C.C. In choosing the above men, I do so with their work for the season just closed or mind and also on their general ability as basketball players. might mention right here that last season "Hank" Williams of the Incorporators made the All American team, and if he had stuck to the game this season undoubtedly he would have made it again, as he still retains all his basketball knowledge, and when in physical condition is one of the greatest forwards that the game can boast of. Now I will sum up for each individual I have picked, giving my reasons for the choice. CLARENCE JENKINS—This boy is one of the best all-round players in the St Christopher Club and can work as perfectly at guard as he can at forward. He is young, packs a lot of weight and is one of the fastest floor men in the game. Added to this is his great ability to shoot. His individual record has been the equal and in many cases superior to any man on the court. "CUM" Posey.—For many years this Pittsburgh lad has been one of the idols of basketball and it is due entirely to his wonderful ability. He is essentially a forward and is not at home in any other position, but in that position he certainly shines. In fact, there are some who consider him the greatest colored basketball player, but of course that is pretty strong and is open for discussion. However, there can be no all-star aggression mentioned without the name of Cumberland Posey enrolled on the list. His great speed, together with his remarkable ability to shoot both from field and foul line, stamps his quality. WALTER S. COOER - In choosing this man for center position it was the easiest of all my choices, because Cooper stands head and shoulders over every other colored basketball player in the world. Furthermore, he has met and defended many of the best white centers. We have had Henderson, Bradford, Calmore Goode, Abbott Hall and a string of others, but their records cannot equal Cooper. With the exception of Bradford, Cooper has met and defeated every one of these colored centers and in every case but one his victories was ease. The man who played him the hardest game was "Sing" Goode of PREPARE TEMPO CLUB MAY 2ND MANHATTAN CASINO GENERAL ADMISSION 50 CENTS Tickets on Sale — TEMPO CLUB 119 WEST 136TH ST. — PHONE AUDUBON 441 Alpha P. C. C., but this close game made Cooper play as he never played before, with the result that since then he has been so far superior to his opponents that he never has had to extend himself. There is no center that can out-jump him, and there is no center that can out-shoot him. In many games Cooper has piled up from 20 to 30 points with as much apparent ease as one would drink a glass of water. His ability to ring baskets from the field is so remarkable that it is almost uncanny, and when it comes to shooting under fire he is a genius. I cannot say that I am entirely satisfied with Cooper's passing, and there are other men who are much better than him in this department of the game, but he stands so far above every other man in all his other work at center that they cannot compare with him. He is also physically very powerful, and his strength is always felt in the scrimmages. Another fact that probably has not been noticed is that Cooper is shorter in height than most of the big league centers, but what he lacks he more than makes up for when he leaves the floor in that wonderful and famous spring. Bradford has never met Cooper, but everybody knows what kind of a change Bradford would have. Henderson of Washington was before Cooper's day, but the New York boy's record speaks for itself. This is the third season that Cooper has made the All American position at center; not only that, but every newspaper without exception picks him. Without question he is in a class by himself. FERDINAND J. ACCOEE—"Acc" is and has always been conceded to be one of our best guards. He is a veteran in the game and one who knows basketball thoroughly. He is a big strong player and very fast. This, coupled with his great head work, has always kept him in the front ranks of the stars. Like Perkinson, he is one of the brainsmest players on the courts. GEORGE CAPERS. My choice of Capers to fill the opposite guard position to Accoe is chiefly an account of Georges head work. He carried his nose by head and has a quick thinking, active braam. Of course Capers is not as physically strong as some guards are, but he is plenty strong enough and this, coupled THE WRESTLER with his brain work joints the stamp of approvarion upon him. Another point that makes him All American material is his consistency. He has appeared at Manhattan Casino this season in six big games, five of which personally witnessed, and in these five games Capers played the finest guard games of his career. Never once did he "fall down" in his position, but in fact seemed to play practically alone on account of Alphas guard line being weakened by the absence of Scott, and it was at these times that "old" George showed the start of which he is made. He certainly deserves his play on this All American team as he has worked hard for it, and especially with a consistency that is seldom seen. He actually had no off days, and the Alpha Club should certainly be proud of him, as he was unquestionably the backbone of their defence, for without him many an offensive play would have broken through "Big Eyes" guard line. It was Capers' sterling playing and his generalship over the whole Alpha defence that kept the blue and white of A. P. C. C. up among the big teams this season. Capers' exhibition on Lincoln's Birthday, when his team went down to defeat before St. Christopher, was a performance that will go down in the basketball hall of fame. Cliff Norman in his best days never equalled the George Capers of this 1915-10 season just closed. There are hosts of other good players, chief aiming whom is Gayle of Hampton Institute, and the reason I am going to speak of him is because several of the editors picked him for their All American teams. I only saw Gayle in action once, and that was in the Hampton-St. C game here in New York and although he played a good game, he showed nothing remarkable. Omroe only played half a game, yet he showed as much "stuff" in that one half as Gayle did in the entire game. This is not taking any credit away from Gayle that is due him and from all reports he is practically the mainstay at Hampton team but as I said before I have not chosen him as I do not know much about his world. We are much about him as the other ol'ers, as we have all seen him once, while the rest of our intimation has been by report In closing there are two other players I must mention. One is Hokey Johnson, who I have named in that seventh man competition. Johnson is a natural born basketball all player and specializes as a running guard although he can play center and forward with equal skill. He is regarded for the best running guard since the day of Huddle Oliver, of his older offseason this season presented New York from scoring him at his best or anywhere near his best. As a running guard he has the edge even on No. 10 Capers (because he is also a good shotter and even guards should be able to shoot fairly well. All I can save is watch him next season. The other player I wish to mention is Bryng Rose. True Rose is a white boy and could very well be on an All American colored team, but as he is a colored club member he comes in for the credit that is due to a hard strong player with plenty of grit, and who is always in fine physical condition. Rose also is one of New York's best shots. Next week I will write on the matter of the different championships. "KICK IN." Interest runs high in the coming of that splendid comedy-drama entitled "Kick It" which has been secured by the Lafayette Theatre for week ending April 17. The characters and the situations of "Kick It" are both new to the stage and are said to be presented without artistry and in a fashion that is decided! logical, tense and with a good round measure of warm human sympathy. GILPIN'S SIDE OF CASE. The following communication explains its purpose: To the Public Having been asked by so many people so suddenly, quite the Lafayette Theatre's opportunity to answer in a way few of us have had My reason was thus I was invited to a meeting If I could pull this down the stage up a paying boss who did it. When it looked as the real was going to be this condition of a bonus, the man agreement offered to pay me on a salary which was less than I was getting on my former arrangement. Paying carri- red out my agreement when they failed to carry out theirs it was my one to quit. Applause may be all very well if not paid rent. Respectfully yours, CHAS S. GILPIN. New York April 19, 1910. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS. Little Graff, is taking the baths at West Lady, Ibid. Dunbar's, Lane Darsies are at the York Street. Higher Harrison and Maud Mills were married in Philadelphia March 25. Ithal Williams is doing a singie dancing turn at Gaiety Theatre, Brook- lyn. Johnnie Peters and partner Louise LeVine, are at Bustanobys, 39th street and Broadway. Jesse Hope and Clarence Jones have returned from their winter engagement at Havana, Cuba. M Brown's orchestra played for the private dancing club at Columbia University on Saturday evening. J Leubrie Hill is confined to bed with nervous indigestion and rheumatism According to Tutt Whitney, Hill will undergo treatment at the Freedman Hospital, Washington, D.C. J Tim Brunn's orchestra, the Colonial Theatre orchestra and Ford Dabney's Sincapated Orchestra were engaged at the Hotel Astor Sunday evening for the dinner and entertainment in honor of Marcus Loew, the prominent theatrical man. . . . The Karle Cooke Society Orchestra played an engagement for the first annual costume party and danced at the 57th Street Art Club also for the Majestic Hotel invitational dance on Monday evening. Mr. Cooke will take an excellent quarter of musicians and singers to Rhode Island for the summer season. Lincoln Giants Open Season Sunday. World War II amphibians are presented the season at the Pittsburgh High School and the summer festival at Lincoln High School but this included amphibians who were played at this weekend's festival at Lincoln Giants World's Colored Champions, will appear. YOUR last and only chance to join THE WHITE RATS ACTORS' UNION for the sum of $1.00, will be until April 17, 1916. Would you sooner join now for $1.00 or pay $15.00 after April 17th? MONSTER ATHLETIC CARNIVAL EASTER PROMENADE AUSPICES OF SMART SET ATHLETIC CLUB, Inc. Friday Evening, April AT 13TH REGIMENT ARMORY. Sumner & Putnam Avenues, Brooklyn, New York (Last Eastern Appearance of Howard P. Drew) 3d Running of J. B. Taylor "Memorial Quarter" For Reserved Seats apply to Smart Set Athletic Club, 5500 Livington Avenue, Brooklyn, Phone Bushwick 7197, New York News, 13 West 135th Street, Phone Morningside 210 Tickets and Boxes on sale at the Nursery, 33 West 133d street, Mr M. E. Napier, Matron Mrs. Albert S. Reed's, 316 West 52d street Telephone 4136 Columbus in Brooklyn at Mrs. Kate Smith Dickerson' 61 Lafayette Avenue, Telephone Bedford 3147 J A recent law taking effect in Memphis, Tenn., arts all Sundays shows. Edgar Corners and Cecil Mann are at the Vaudeville Theatre Detroit Salom Lurt Whitney, J. Homer Lutt and the Smart Set Company, in George Washington Billion Broad," opened at the Lerie Theatre, Baltimore, Monday night, April 10, for one week's engagement. It is declared that G. Grant Williams of Philadelphia broke all records in presenting the Williams' Sungers of Chicago at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia, March 30. For the first time in the history, of that house, a sign, "Entire House Sold Out," had to be put out the day before the concert. No ticket sellers were on duty that night, only ticket takers being necessary. More than three thousand were present, and several hundred were disappointed. Capt Walter H. Loving, for fifteen years bandmaster of the Philippine Constabulary Band, has been retired because of physical disability. In accord with army regulations he retires with the next highest rank, that of major Major Loving will reside in the West, but will probably pay a visit to a old home, Washington, D.C. Harry Fiddler, of the team Fiddler & Shelton, is making continued progress in his work. His latest step was to secure wigs which would enable him to present imitations of the late Dr. Booker I. Washington, Frederick Longlass, Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Hatt. The wigs alone would hardly be sufficient but Mr. Fiddler's wonderfully mobile face changes its expression with each wig donned, the result being a almost lifelike representation of the noted characters. These representations will be given in the new act now being sketched by Fiddler & Shelton Salem M. E. Church. The church was already at service last Sunday an afternoon pastor Rev. Rew. He praised an excellent ex- perienced priest our Heart He been teaching to the missionary church. society) The School and Men's Bible The School will attended. The children will be long preparations for Easter. Lippowitz League renamed a school program at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Jawson was in charge. The Salem Crescent A. T. rendered one of the best programs of the year in the preamble in charge. Next Thursday will be doctors night at the meeting of the Lyceum. Coun- seled Johns Mitchell of Brooklyn, Dr. A. T. Tahler and Dr. A. L. Reed will speak in the interest of the McMullen Hospital in St. Clair Jones will pre- ade. T. C. C. will deliver the Palm Sunday as the next Sunday. An ex- cellent program will be re- dered. T. Ray Geo W. Allen preached at the Memorial Church last Sam- ulet. St. James Presbyterian Church. The Rev. M. Hydner, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church, prescheduled at both church and man union in the church. The choir rendered a delight music at all services. Mrs. Lorimer of Pittsburgh, secretary of the women sharehouses of the board of missions was present at the morning service at the Sunday School. At a meeting held at the school, Mr. Hydner addressed a large con- ference of men. The 11 a.m. mass-meeting Thursday night at 11 a.m. was largely attended. Address will be made by Geo. Harris, Edward Witten, and J. M. Green The Royal Pentatom quartet renders several services. on Sunday, April 16, will be on St. James' at the 11 o'clock service and at the 8 o'clock service the subject will be, "Is Christianity a failure" Abysse quam Baptist Church Col Alexander M. Bannon, field secretary of the Salvation Army, delivered an instructing sermon at 11 a.m. on The God of God: One young man accepted Christ. The B. Morris S. Morris a former pastor of the Church delivered an address to the Sunday School, the afternoon and many of the children took a stand for Christ. The B. Morris took for his subject at the evening service, "Why New York Neighbors Should oppose the church's recent reasons" (1) because it damning the morality (2) because it destroys the family life (3) it impairs the pride and lastly, because the junior is the greatest foot to march on. The address was I hold a Passion Week long since Sunday. Even long since Friday. The will will will will from schools to schools to schools Winter to Winter to Winter Time to Time Two weeks to Two weeks Wednesday to Multitudes Jesus, "Thursday, "My First Sunday, "The Greatness of This sermon will be for baptismal service. A you will be the director. It will will will of the personal works will worst. The people is so cold. First Emmanuel Church To our careful and impressive service, we preach by Pastor Buster last Saturday at the church services. At the IH Church service he spoke from the school Immunismum in every person man man. A good sized man man present. The choir rendered a delightful performance. The School School was opened at 2 pm. Assistant Superintendent Hogans. The classes were largely attended. The new scholars joining the school. After the lesson study and review, the Rev Mr Hogans, some time was spent in rehearsing the Easter goals. An elaborate program been prepared for Easter Sunday. An annual program was presented at the IH School Society at 4 pm by Rasmus Rasmus at 4 pm. We were excellent, especially the reception at Harold Ells, entitled 'The 5th of July'. Closing remarks were made by Pastor Holden. Sunday 11 praise service was conducted at 1 p.m by William Edward Hardy at 5 p.m. Pastor Holden Hymes. For additional talk on Some Hymes, the additiorium was crowded at the dinner. A guest proceeded to the trustees' proceedings on the dinner served by the choir. Palms will be distributed at the service on Sunday, April 16. At the service, service Pastor Holden will deliver a sermon to the Missionary Society of Victoria will make an address. At 4 p.m a splendid program has been arranged by Wm E Townsend. The Re. Mr. Lawton will make an all this work. Interesting programs each evening. L. Admiration, Mrs. Bassie W. L. Broadside, resident, Edna W. Horah, secretary, Mrs. Sarah Tressure, treasurer. The S. M. and L. Club will repeat the drama entitled, Home Thesis" for the benefit of the church on Thursday evening, May 11 Admission 15 cents. Curtain at 8:30 p.m. Mother Zion Notes The pastor was occupied last Sunday morning by the Rev Richard W. Beyman. At 3:30 p.m. the sermon was preached by Rev Samuel Boyd, pastor of the A.M. Zion church at Mount Vernon, N.Y. Holy Communion in the evening the annual memorial and thanksgiving sermon was preached to the Manhattan church and Imperial Lodges of Elks. It was Eureka and Inventible Temples pastor three persons joined in burning the church. At the national corporation meeting Monday, D.R. Fenderson, J.A. Hopkinson, C.W. Wermany were not able to succeed themselves as trustees, at a term of three years, and J.A. Shaw was nominated church president for a term of one year. Wednesday evening, April 12 a dress code Aunt Dinah's Quilt- ing will be given at the Mirror Friendly League, Misa son president, Admits son will be given at the residence of Mrs. W. Days 235 West 133th Prairie, benefit of the Lathaes Prairie, Mrs. J W Brown president, the Donkey Party" at the office of Mrs J E. Knapp 235 West 133th Prairie, benefit of the Lathaes Prairie, Mrs. J E. Corbin, president "Palm Sunday" services will be held at Mother Zion next Sunday and palm benches will be given to all worship- ers. Appropriate music will be rendered by the choir. At 3.30 p.m. m. sermon to the Board of Ushers and Ladies Auxiliary by the Rev. R. C. Ransom. In the evening the pastor will preach to the Cana Tabernacle No. 15 Fishermen of Gallilee, E. and W. Hirisphere During "Passion Week" a cantata entitled "Every night, and on Good Friday evening, a cantata outtitled "The Last Seven Words" will be rendered by the choir. St. Mark'* M. E. Church Last Sunday morning the Rev W H Brooks, pastor, delivered a sermon, "Praying for me that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my heart to God." A large number took part in the communion service, Sunday evening. The Subbath school is preparing for the celebration of Easter and we are working on Friday evening under the management of Mrs Lloyd Cherry. A sufficient number of stringed musical instruments were recently purchased by the school to organize an orchestra E A Jackson and Mr Smith have the work A testimonial reception will be tendered Mr Walter E Handy, April 27th, for his twenty-one years of faithful service as Sunday school superintendent and the Silver Spray Circle by the Rev W H Brooks, Tuesday evening Daisy Cisco, president Elizabeth Mickens, first vice-president Estelle Statsman, sainte secretary, Ruth Whitehurst, record secretary, Anna Gailand, treasurer Matthia Levette, assistant to senior Mild Smith chapman Agnes Rook, assistant chapman Miss Bessie Benton, counsel to senior chapman Mrs Kesha McMullen, counsel to Mrs Kesha McMullen, Mrs Elizabeth Mystell and Mrs Daisy Reed constitute the advisory board. Loreen Gale addresses the St Marks on Thursday evening April 6th at the Loreen Gale World. The Union Baptist Church. At the H clock service at Umm the weather hundred some of the people from attending. The pastor has been on the stock list for the past two weeks, was not present W H Johnson, daemon, was in charge of the german school, was in charge of pastoring the First Baptist Church, Rasside, L. I, preached on "True Joy." The Sunday school was well attended at 2 p.m to 255 scholars were present. Collection $20.09 The special feature for next Sunday will be the examination of the Senior classes of the school. The Brown pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, had charge of the communion service and preached on "The Patience Life." He served communion to a large audience. The I W P. U had an interesting meeting at 5:30 p.m. At the evening service a large crowd attended the service. Lynch preached on "The Existence of God." Offerings amounted to $141.64. The Northern University held a mass meeting April 6, both day and night. The meeting was largely attended by missioners from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington. The New York delegation was in attendance of the council at the Holy Trinity B.C. library. Confirmation at St. Augustine, Brook Jxn. Nocturne of the musical service marched in front of St. Amnesia's Church. The Rev. George L. McMullen Episcopal Secretary since 1895. The Ecclesiastical Bureau has long held office on Wednesday coming. April 11, when the body rite of congratulation was administered to a loss of eight. The members of the confirmation in front of Mrs. Ellie Moy Porto Mrs. Rebecca a Brown Mrs. Rose Nancy a Miss Eileen Mills Nancy a Miss Eileen Mills Nancy a Miss Eileen Mills William Taylor Searle and howling browm Baker. The dwarf was towed with friends who enjoyed every part of the service. The solosists were Charles Bourne and Mrs. L. S. Smith sopranos, Jimmy Jones tenor, Robert G. Savage soprano and director has trained a full hour of thirty voices. The following was the service of music. Prelude "Trainner," Robert Schmann violin and organ, processional, Hymn 491. The Church as One Foundation S W Sester, Magnitude in E S Coleridge-Taylor, Nume Dumfries in F sharp minor, Foster, hymn 218 "O lippo Dey Hattion, introit, Hymn Dey Hattion, introit, J H Knight, offerfus, Sung Alleluia North" Dudley Buck, processional, Hymn 509 "Soldiers of Christ, Arsbo" G J Elvey, posthue, Prelude and Luco in E flat J E Bach Brooklyn Nazarene Congregational Church The Brooklyn Elks Lodge, No. 22, J. E. P. O. turned out last Sunday evening good and strong, and held their memorial services in the Nazarene Congregational Church, Exalted Roler Davis being, in charge. The historical address was delivered by Past Roler Davis Geo E. Wheaton. The service was delivered by the Rev R P Miller, pastor, text being as we have therefore opportunity let us do good unto all men, and esp. Tally unto the moth are of the household of faith" The collection amounted to $15. A five-dollar gold piece was presented to pastor by the lodge through Chas W. Davis on all day, 1970. The music was up to a choir of some thirty voices being on hand under the leadership of W H Taylor and Mrs. Jessica Taylor. New Congregational Church in Corena, N.Y. Corona, Greater New York, which has a population of about 500 colored people, had not a church to administer to their religious wants. In consequence of the failure of the two denominational churches, therefore the citizens, representing at least five denominations, had instead organized a Congregational Church, as it would be the most comprehensive. The church was duly organized, and the officers installed. The opening sermon was preached at 3 p. m., Sunday, April 9, by the Rev W. S. Holder, minister-in-charge of Harlem Congregational church, New York City. At the close of his sermon, Dr. A Carter, director of the Key Holder gave the hand of fellowship to the new members. The present membership is forty Officers Installed—W. H. D Sutton and J G. Moore, trustees—J A Carter, Dr A S. Reed, D J. Hill, and J G Moore 'Church Clerks—E H. Jones and Mrs J A Carter. Sunday School Superintendents—L M. Jones, Mrs W H. Doe, De-commissors Mrs W H D Sutton and Mrs M L. Jones, choir master, Amos D Gerrant Name of the Church the First Congregational Church of Corona, N. Y. Supervising Minister, The Re. Mr. Holder of 22 Last 131st street, New York City Street Corona, N. Y. Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday service 8 a.m. Praise and song service conducted by the deacons. The future of the church is assured. Already a committee is being sent out to negotiate for (building) lots. THE NEW YORK AGE. THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1916. BARGAINS! Greater N. Y. Property BARGAINS! Greater N. Y. Property is the best investment you can make. The great fortunes of the Astors, Wendells, and other old New York families were all made from investments in New York City property. We will sell you lots in Staten Island in New York City, on reasonable terms. If you have a few hundred dollars and want a home, we will build it for you and let you pay the balance of purchase price the same as rent. When the subway to Staten Island is completed, property then will greatly increase in value, as it did in the Bronx and Corona. School facilities first-class. Ministers' Meeting. Minster's meeting. The Minister presides, was largely attended, last Monday afternoon when he Dr York Russell of New York City, spoke upon the subject "Is War Justifiable?" The address was enjoyed by all Monday, April 17, the Rev. Byron Gummer, of Holburn, N. Y., will be the speaker. His subject will be "The Power and importance of the Preacher's Personality." Manhattan Y. W. C. A. Notes. Among those received into membership in the association this week are the Misses Wiona Cargle, Mildred Lee, Hurrell Desmond and Mrs Minnie Cotton Miss Ophela Banks renewed her membership. Donations to the association were received from Miss Margaret Armstrong, Miss Harper $2, Mrs Corrina Williams $2, Mrs Octavia Baker King L., and Mrs Sadie Wake $1. Lexington Avenue Y. W. C. A., Brooklyn. About slay enthusiastic and interesting women dined at the Lexington Avenue Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association Tuesday. April 10 was the day of the committee of management, committee members and a few friends. The purpose of the dinner was to inaugurate plans for the branch through the spring Mrs W. M. Wood chairman of the branch, Mrs R. Hepworths of the branch were made by the chairman of the various committees. Addresses were listened to by Mrs R. W. Westbrook of the Religious Work Committee of the Central Association, Miss Carra Adams, association secretary, association worker among offered women. The speaker at the vesper service Sunday, April 16, at 4:20 p.m. will be Mrs M. C Lawton. An Appreciative audience listened to the Rev. W. H. Jones Sunday afternoon of the April 19th are planning a masquerade Thursday night, April 20. The arrangements are in the hands of the social committee PLAINFIELD. N. J. LOOK LOOK' Assistant Mr. Gordon Mr. Mc West and Mr. South worked with rest of the Dartmouth College home expecting to attend the home expiring on the 10th of february. Mrs. Edith Linda Lock- sman sent the work end with her Sister Josephine Johnson. Last street Mrs. Clyde Robinson street after a pleasant work with her daughter Mrs. Cora Bergenam of Almontown Pa. has returned home Mrs. Gordon Mrs. Gordon Jr. Mr. G Gordon of Almontown avenue and Mrs. D Newburn accompanied Mr Olive Church chair to New Brunswick on the occasion of the Emancipation Proclamation celebration. The stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs Cary, Almore avenue April 3 and left a fine girl Mrs. Anna White, Planned Avenue, after a week's illness, is improving On Wednesday, April 5, Mrs. Wm Mober Berkman street presented her husband with a one box, mother and son are comfortable. Master Orland Brown J. Third street was the birthday option guest of Miss Dorothy Taylor, Donovan street at Westeld N J April 7 Mrs. J I Prerson, Ir West 4th street, after seven weeks' illness, has recovered and can see her friends when they visit her Mrs. Jones, 612 West 3rd street, a week or two ago spent a while with her husband in New York City. The Rev I W Roberts pastor of the Baptist Church, united Collins Washington of Virginia and Miss Bertie Parker of Virginia in holy matrimony, at the parsonage. April 8 The Plainfield Lycceum will convent at the Methodist Church Downer street, Westfield, next Sunday. The program of the Lycceum for Sunday, April 2, was in charge of Wm Mayse, not Miss T Burgess. The Rev M W Colter Sunday, April 9, preached his last sermon before conference, which meets in Jersey City Wednesday, April 12. Mrs Peterson of Berekman street, after a long illness is slowly improving. The Rev M W Vaughan's health seems about the same. The J B Taylor tennis club of Brooklyn notified Wm Mayse, manager of the Plainfield team, that as it wished for the first game of the season, the club has granted the request. The Plainfield team thinks that it would just as soon trum Brooklyn first as any other team. The club hopes to be able to play April 20 Members are requested to call on James Smith, R32 R; mond street and receive their cards. Friday evening, April 7, another display of good basket ball was shown in the Plainfield high school gym, all the players receiving much applause. LAKEWOOD N J Lakewood, N. J.—Mrs. Pregston, John street, is somewhat indisposed Mrs. Jane Jackson is improving Last Friday night at the A. M. E. Zion church, the Rev Mr. White acting presiding elder, held the fourth and last quarterly conference of the year Don't forget the pastor's reception at the Sixth Street Baptist church Thursday, April 20. Tuesday, April 18, there will be a reception at the A. M. Zion church in honor of Bishop Gee W. Climton. H. McKane, who has been ill for about a month was out for the first time on Monday. Mrs. Dalane is quite ill at her home, John street Mrs. Isaiah Collins of Patterson, was in town last week completing arrangements for a laundry to be opened about April 20, on Fulton avenue, next to schoolhouse. The Farewell dance will be given by the Twentieth Century Girls at Arecade Skating Rink, Main street, opposite Cayungon avenue, Friday evening April 21 ATLANTIC CIT), N. J. ATLANTIC CITY N J Madison Reed, Baltimore entertainer, arrived in the city this week and is now engaged for the season at the Kelley's New Grotto Mine M J Cooper, 135 North Maryland avenue, appeared before a select audience recently at Second Baptist Church, showing the latest creations in temminth styles. Five living Parsian models appeared under her supervision. The Roy W M Langford who has been consolident at Lakewood, returned Saturday in a much improved condition Dr E B Berry, the family physician has advised that he shall rest for several days before becoming actively engaged in church work. The Roy, Mr Lewis, formerly of the Salvation Army has been acting pastor in the absence of the Roy Mr Langford Miss Gustride Armstrong of New York City is expected here this week to be the guest of her sister Mrs Fred Bell, 103 North New York avenue. The annual Thanksgiving sermon of the United Order of Mosses was preached at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday night to a large audience. The Rev. Chas D Douglas was the speaker. Miss Ursula Yancey, formerly of Hampton, Va. arrived from Palm Beach, Fla. last Saturday afternoon. She has farmed apartments at 1017 Arctic avenue Samuel Anthony 135 North New York Avenue, her seriously all at his home. Expert physicians have been in attendance for several days. Among the late arrivals at Wright- Hotel are A. Harrington Gibbs of New York City, I H Randall of Chicago G. W Hill of Washington, G. Haden of Pittsburgh Among those recent arrivals at Rudley Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hughes of Baltimore, Dr. and Mrs. J. Ballon of Montclair N. J. the Rev W. Hughes of Washington, D. C. Lea T. Laws and daughter, Emily V. of Philadelphia. A grand reopening was held at the M.C. building Wednesday. Nov. 5 to an exceedingly large attendance. During the day tree musical concerts and radio演算 were served to the many visitors. Secretary Cam and Dr. James I. Bomine, president of the board of directors, were the recipients of congratulations for the manner in which the attaches of the present administration have been handed James Reeves, 1118 Baltimore avenue, is seriously ill at Fashion, Dr. C. V. McCourt is in attendance William A. Ramsay, TO LET! 2479 8th Avenue Near 133d Street Desirable 4 room apartments at very moderate rentals. 4-6-2t 159 West 61st St. Only House In the Block Open to Colored Tenants. Four rooms, hot water supply. Rents $21. Also two rooms on a weekly or monthly renting basis. 223 W. 18th St. Apartments, 4 rooms, all improvements. Rent $16. See Janitress or H. V. Mead & Co., 493 8th Ave. 3 rooms, light and airy, conveniences. Rent $8, $9 and $10. Apply Janitress. PHILIP PAYTON, JR., CO. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE HOT WATER SUPPLY 311 West 119th St. 4 rooms, all im- provements. Rent $20. Telephone Harlem 917-918. No. WEST 134TH STREET. an entertainer, is employed at Scott's Auditorium for the season. Mr. and Mrs. Chas D. Lipsecomb, 1623 Arctic avenue, left Saturday for Richmond, Va., to bury his mother, who died Saturday morning at the age of 92 years. At a recent birthday party given in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Martin, many valuable and useful presents were received, among which were twenty dollars in cash, a new sut of clothes and overcoat, Henry Robinson, of the Maryhaggh House, corner Baltic and Centre streets, is suffering with a complication of diseases. Not seriously all he hopes to be out soon. One of the attractions of Atlantic City is Olive Brown-Hatch, who is employed for the season at the Horse Shoe Mansion, singing all the latest and popular songs. In addition to a successful real estate business, John Dykes, 1012 Arctic avenue, has an employment office. He is centrally located in the colored business section of the city and can likely place a great many of the unemployed Realizing the inauguration of a colored fire department in this city, Stephen S Coles, 810 Arctic avenue, recently made application for a position and is among the first applicant to go before the Director of Public Safety. He was unanimously endorsed by the Atlantic County Republican cague. The Hotel Boston, owned by Shirley Sattford, and located corner Michigan and Arctic avenues, was the scene of a slight fire Thursday afternoon. The origin of the fire was traced to a nearby tailor shop, the damage done was trailing and fully covered by insurance. PATERSON, N. L Fortison N. J. The Rev J W. J Amherst was installed as pastor of the Second Baptist Church, Throckmankan Street, Holden N. J. I. Larkview evening April 7, at Stocktock. The Rev W B. Sloane, pastor of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, Red Bank, N. J. was master of colonies. The following persons took part The Rev I L Groves, the Rev R J L Golden, the Rev J K Brown, the Rev R J Miller, the Rev J W Hamlin, the Rev A C Wright, Joseph McDermott, the Rev E E B Moosey, W M Loster, Mrs Amy Foster, of Paterson, N. J, John H Huggs, the Rev C W Cinston, Mrs E Anna Ward and the Rev P F Morris Pastor-elect received purses from the B N P U, the Sunday school and the Lunsee board. Delegates from the Canadian Baptist Church, of which Rev Mr Anderson was pastor, spoke At Canaan Baptist Church the Rev Ralph L. Miller, pastor Last Sunday was the beginning of the revival The church was well attended. Four souls have been taken in The Rev John R Brown pastor of Mt Zion Baptist Church, Newark, N. J. is conducting revival There was a successful social entertainment given at the Canadian Baptist Church corner 22nd and 15th avenue Thursday evening April 6, under auspices of our Pastor Harston, manager, the Rev R J Miller pastor HAIR DRESSING PARLOR 175 Pearl St. Paterson, N. J. Also Visiting Hair Dresser. Only Mine C. J. Walkers System Used BAYONNE N I M. E. Zion Church from April 3 to 11 resulted in much good The revival meetings which were held at St Peter's N M E Zion Church from April 3 to 11 resulted in much good PASSAIC N. J Passaic, N J - A large number of members and friends of Bethel A M E Church went to Ridgewood Thursday evening to attend the fair at the A M E Zion Church. The choir of Bethel rendered the program under the direction of the president, Mrs M E D Davis. The other participants were Mrs Irene Sendler and Miss Hettie Horn. The program was enjoyed by all. Last Saturday was a high day in Bethel. The pastor, the Rev W H Price, preached morning and evening. His theme at the morning service was "Overcoming Grace" The theme at the evening service was "Checking up Our Accounts" The children's choir rendered the music One new member was added, Mrs Alice L Cotter. Offering for the day, $5825. The pastor was accompanied by his choir to Hackensack on Sunday afternoon to the A M E Zion church, where the Rev Mr Price preached Monday evening Bethel Church held a church conference Reports from all departments of the church were made. The reports showed that $2,76382 has been raised for local purposes and $3,18162 for all purposes during this conference year. The membership has been increased forty per cent and the general condition of the church is better now than at any time in its history. The members voted for the return of the pastor. The Rev W H Price left Wednesday for the annual conference 6 BROOKLYN APARTMENTS 314-316 West 59th Street 8 Large, light, specially well arranged rooms $35 Quiet well kept house, bath and im- provements 322 West 59th Street 5 Large, light, rooms, improvements $17 Best value, West Slide Janitor off premises HUBERTH & HUBERTH 123 W. 98th ST COLUMBUS 3143 dwhich convenes at Bethel Church, Jersey City, this week. The musical concert given by the men of the church on Tuesday evening, under the direction of Messrs. Collins and Colter, was a great success. Secure The New York Age at 265 Chestnut street. The following persons are on the sick list Mrs Shepherd, Mr Ed Colter, Mrs Allen and Mrs Cohen April 20 a play entitled "The Holy City" will be given in Bethel Church under the direction of Mrs L. Reid and Mrs L. B Clesa The Rev Mr Price was entertained at dinner on Sunday by Mr and Mrs Newell, Myrtle avenue. The Junior Missionary Circle will meet at the home of Mrs Pearl Austm, 273 Chestnut street. An elaborate program is being prepared for Easter by Bethel Sunday school. A baptismal service will be observed in the afternoon. PERTH AMBOY N I PERTH AMBOY, N J—The revival meeting of the Second Baptist Church ended Wednesday, April 5. Baptism will be in Westfield, Sunday, May 7. The 11 R. C. Social Club had its usual meeting at Mrs. C. Chavas, corner Elm and Smith streets last Monday evening. Mrs. Charles Peterson, 527 State street, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Peterson of Plainfield. The Second Baptist Sunday School is expecting to have a program for Easter. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Elm street, are now living on Paterson street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carter has changed his residence to Dekalb avenue. Mrs. Lane Lemons left to join her husband, Saturday in Ansona, Conn. Mr. Woolsey, Jefferson street is expecting to be out of the hospital next week. Alex Wilson b Division street was entertained by Mrs. Charles Jones of Oak street, last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. James Jackson-Division street, entertained friends last Sunday evening. Miss Lucinda Artis left for her home in Jarratt. Va. last Saturday. Rahway, N. J.—The Women's Temperance Christian Union met ta the Second Baptist Church at 3 p.m. last Sunday. The principal speakers were W. W. D Cannon of Cranford, N. J. Mrs Gordon, of Westfield - Mrs. Edgar, Mrs P D James and Mrs Smith, of Rahway, and the Rev. A. Wright. Miss Louise Gibson, of Philadelphia, who was visiting her father, John Gibson, for several days, has returned home. The Rahway Colored Giants wish to challenge any colored baseball team for further information write to Augustus Gibson, 192 W Hazlewood avenue Rahway, N J Miss Katie Lee of New York City is spending a few days with her aunt, Miss Selina Sakes, West Milton avenue, Mrs. Florence J Holmes of New York sport a few days with Mr and Mrs Thomas Shell, 109 East Scott avenue Little John Gibson 192 West Hazlewood avenue celebrated birthday April 6, Mrs. Cora Lilburn Commercial street visited by Professor Mrs. Frank Lierro and attended an entertainment in Montclair N L Thursday evening April 6 a musical was given at the Second Baptist Church, under the auspices of Mrs. Florence J Holmes of New York for the Willing Workers' Club of the burh. After the program was rendered to slumbers, were sold. A N. 17 indent was raised. The W. A. T. U. met at the Second Pupsth Church Last Sunday. 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ESTATES MANAGED. 24 WEST 132ND ST.-5 rooms and PRIVATE HOUSES LADSON & 31-33 W. 139th Street REAL ESTATE To We Move 24 WEST 132ND ST.-5 rooms and bath, stairm. $25. PRIVATE HOUSES FOR SALE OR RENT. 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 Oct.24-3mo. JANITORS on premise. 309-811 East 97th St. 4 large, light rooms F2 families on a floor. $10. RAHWAY, N. L. Telephone 5133 Cortland. the Second Baptist Church. The Rev. Joseph Bailey of Elizabeth visited the Second Baptist Church Sunday morning. The Rev. Mr. Montague of Perth Amboy, N. J., and the Rev. Mr. Harris of Elizabeth visited the Second Baptist Church last Sunday evening. A revival is being carried on in the Second Baptist Church this week. Mr. Follins, 66. Washington street, who was all for several weeks, died last Saturday night. NEW BRUNSWICK, N. I. New Brunswick, N. J.—Arthur Cole, of Rutgers College, spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends in Trenton, Princeton and Bordentown Mr. and Mrs Ivy left for New York City Friday to visit their relatives. Mr. and Mrs David Thomas entertained the Friendship Whist Club at their home, 211 Hamilton street The members of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, under the direction of their pastor, the Rev. E. E. Jackson, are on a campaign to raise $4M in order to begin work on their new educe The young men of the city have formed the Young Men's Athletic Association, which association merits support and interest. The Young Men's Athletic Association debating team will meet the Princeton Y. M. C. Friday evening, April 28 April 29 the baseball team will journey to Princeton to meet the Y. M. C. A-team. The subject not debate is resolver, that "Industrial Education is Most Beneficial to the Negro" The services at St. Paul's were well attended. Miss A Butter and Miss A Merritt, of Plainland, visited Mrs. Stella Hoagall on Sunday. Mrs L. R. Davis, of Raleigh, will spend the week-end in New York City. Westfield, N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brown and Mrs. L. W. Washington of East Orange, were the guests of Mrs. Samuel Jones, 531 Downer street, last Sunday, en route to Hot Spring, Va. The Rev W. E. Smith, pastor of Bethel Baptist church, called his pulpit last Sunday morning and evening. Bishop G. W. Clinton made his visit to St. Luke A. M. E. Zion church Friday evening and a large audience was out to listen to the excellent sermon. An informal reception was tended him after the services by the Stewardesses. He was the home guest of Mr. and Mrs. Peoples, 514 Downer street. Mrs Hannah Ball, Downer street entertained Bishop Clinton, Dr H. F. Brock and the Rev. J. J. Adams at luncheon Saturday at 1 p.m. The Y's under the direction of Miss Ida Manning, secretary, rendered an excellent musical and literary program at St. Luke's church Sunday evening to a large audience. Miss Mendez acted as the host. Miss Blendez cake social at St. Luke's last Thursday was a success. Mrs Fanny Darby, president SOMERVILLE, N. J. SOMERVILLE, N. J.-Sunday morning, the Rev W. D Robeson preached a sermon to the children. In the evening a temperance lesson by Paul Robeson. Miss Marion Robeson has returned to Chichester after a visit to her father Miss Margaret Potter of the Normal School, Trenton N. J. In her last week Mrs William Degrant spent the week-end with Mrs. Charles Vankirk M. Vankirk and Mr. Degrant were entertained at the home of Vifred Vothese on Sunday Miss Laura R. Field of Damrell, was in town Thursday. The Ladies Social Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. L. H Doman Thursday evening, Danty refreshments were served by the hostess. WESTFIELD, N. J. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK William Hackett, 123 West 622 street, died April 8 at Sea View Hospital. A Harrington Gibbs of this city is in Atlantic City stopping at Wright's Hotel. The N. B. S. C., Jeremiah Cox, pres- ident, will give an entertainment at Harlem Casino, May L. Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Freeman, 36 West 126th street, have as their guest Mrs. M. L. Moss of Cleveland, O. Subscriptions to the Bachelor-Ben- dicts Assembly will close April 15, 1916. Mrs. Florence Holmes of this city, spent a few days in Rahway, N. J. visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shell, 109 East Scott avenue. A leap year party will be given by Mrs. Virginia Shields at her home, 21 West 137th street, April 17. Many friends have been invited. Miss Katie Lee of this city, is spending a few days in Rahway, N. J. insulting her sister, Mrs. Sylvia Sykes. Attention. For: real Human Hair, which is guaranteed to stand combing, call or write to Madam Baum, 406 Eighth Avenue, City. Palace Casino—Henry Hammel's Theatrical Porter's Association Ball. On Thursday, May 11, 1916. Admission 35c. Boxes single seat 50c. Ap20-30. On Sunday evening, April 16, the annual sermon of the Howard Union League will be delivered at Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Miss Attitude Armstrong of this city in Atlantic City visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Ball, 103 North New York avenue. Mrs. Jennie Johnson has returned to the city after attending the funeral services of her father, James Green, who was buried in Poughkeepsie. The Clif Club celebrated its annual smoker at the club house, 134 West 53rd street, last Saturday evening. Many friends and members were present. Miss Medaline A. Hawkins, 152 White 134 street has gone to Washington, where she will accept a position as printer's assistant in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Mrs. Margaret Settles, 37 West 112th street, who died April 1, was buried from G. O. Parris' undertaking parlor Thursday, April 6. The remains were taken to Cozet, Va., for interment. At the residence of R. H. Crumpler, 208 West 133d street, the Elsmere Club tendered a silver service to William D. Robinson, who on February 29 was married to M. si Bertha Brown of Broken. Mme. Selika is connected with the Martin-Smith School, situated at 139 West 136th street, where she will instruct in voice culture. Oliver Johnson, 367 West 126th street, died April 8 and services were held Sunday at J. C. Thomas' funeral chapel. Interment was in St. Michael Cemetery. A wife and son, Oliver Johnson, Jr. survive. Oliver Johnson, 367 West 126th street, died April 8. Funeral services were held J. C. Thomas' undertaking establishment, Monday evening. Interment was in Suffolk, Va. A wife survives. On the sick list are Arthur Pinkard, president Salem Crescent A. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lane, 112 West 133d street; Mrs. Viola Life, 181 West 133d street; Chas. W. McKle, 10 West 133d street; Mrs. Elia Anderson, 108 West 138th street. Cards are out announcing that "The Church entertain Dr. and Mrs. H Q MacKarney, of Worcester, Mass. on Thursday evening, April 13, at 9 o'clock" at Pilgrim's Rest, the residence of Bishop A. Walters, 208 West 134th street. John H. Battles of Elmsford, N. Y., the late husband of Sade Battles, died at his home Monday night. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the St. Simon of St. Cyrus the Rev. Reverdy C. Ransome officiating. Interment was in Woodland cemetery. John Wesley Smith, 102 West 132d street, died at his home April 1 and was buried April 5. Mr. Smith had conducted a restaurant in this city for many years. The Elks' services were held Tuesday evening at the residence. The Rev. B. W Arnetoff officiated. internment was in B. W Arnetoff's former home and in Sage survivor. G. O. Parris had charge of funeral arrangements. BOOK8 BOOKS. For sale at Young's Book Exchange 135 West 135th Street. Feb. 10-3mo. Through the courtesy of Leroy Peterson and Capt. Dominick Henry, the members of the Junior Park Protective League, will receive instruction in military drilling each Wednesday afternoon from the College of Arts, park yard of P. S. No. 95, Bergstorm Windheim of the 39th Precinct has been assigned instructor. Application blanks may be had by applying to Charles E. Allison, Jr., 2303 Seventh avenue. The second annual bill of the Henry Hammel Thekehart-Porter Associates the office of Palo Alto Casino, May the officers are: H. Hammel, president; Frank Simms, vice-president; Clarence Hoyt, general manager; Grant Cole, treasurer; Lester Thomas, assistant treasurer; George Cunningham, secretary; Andres Lauer, chairman of Palo Alto Casino; L. Pat- terson, assistant-at-arms; Robert Grant, floor manager. On the sick list are Miss Mary Abbey, 228 East 41st street, Joseph N. Feaster, 326 West 59th street, at Hellevue; Miss Hanna Jackson, 890 Park avenue, and Mrs. Inez Handy, 482 Lenox avenue, at Abraham, 812 Bliss Avenue, at Bethany, 475 Lenox avenue, Mrs. Della Murray, 217 West 80th street; Mrs. Ida Robinson, 219 West 81st street; Mrs. O. Payne, 126 West 139th street; Mrs. Florence Grant, 216 East 129th street; Mrs. Mattio Jackson, 235 West 37th street. The Douglass Students' Club was host at a dinner tendered J. T. Clark, secretary of the Housing Bureau of the National Park Service, April 6. The Jaynes Cafe, West 126th street, Ortington Lighthunter, president, presided over a six-course dinner and acted as tonmaster Songs, yells and speeches punctuated the course of the dinner, the guest of honor responding filletously. Other officers of the club are Norman Robinson, secretary, and Wilmer Lucas, manager. Twenty-two covers were An ideal enterprise is the plan of the National Urban League to provide permanent employment for 600 colored families in the warehouses and tobacco plantations in and around Miami, where the tofore been done by Poles, Italians and other foreigners. This spring there has been a serious shortage of this labor, and the growers have been persuaded to use Negroes if a reliable and efficient manager is hired. John T. Clark, secretary of the Industrial Bureau of the National League, has made four trips to Hartford and investigated thoroughly the entire situation, and it is upon his recommendation to enter the campaign for the 500 families needed to supply the demand in Hartford. Ample supervision will be given by the League to the housing, recreation and other living conditions of the workers employed. The wares offered are good—ranging from $1.75 to $3 per day. Music School Settlement. remarks enthusiastically praised the pupils of the school for the manner in which they performed before a large audience at their first Sunday afternoon recital. His words of encouragement to the faculty for the excellent work they had accomplished in less than a year had been appreciated by their peers. Those who appeared in the piano department were Miss Dora Haskins, Spencer Hill and Gladstone Simmons, pupils of Mrs. Stella Haskins, Dudley Edward, Peter Jackson and Consuelda Puppy, pupils of Miss Edith Leonard and Miss Milford pupils of Wm. H. Butter; Misses Mahala Ricks, Malmina and Violet Ednes and Anthony Featherstone, pupils of Mrs. Edith Leonard and Miss Milford Barnum, pupils of J. Rosamond Johnson. Those in the violin department, were Benjamin Brown, accountant of the Music Department, pupils of Prof. Butler, Freddie Hill, pupils of Felix Weir, Harold Jaskman and Cherry Townsend, pupils of Hall Johnson. Those in the vocal department were Misses Louise Williamson and Grace Deadon, pupils of H. G. Bolden, Mrs. Fornce Nelson and Miss Turtle, pupils of J. Rosamond Johnson. The members of the Coleridge-Taylor Society are earnestly requested to attend rehearsals on Saturday evenings beginning at 5:30 a.m. for their annual conference, and for general notices for the week are as usual. Miss Ethel Richardson will be heard in piano recital on Thursday evening, April 27. Clarence Cameron White, a music teacher, will be accompanied by Henry Lee Grant at the piano, has consented to appear at the Sunday afternoon musical on April 30. On Sunday, April 15, musical program will be presented by the feature being an address by Eliza Mottley on "Commercial Education" Pacent's Meeting at P. 6, 119. Parent's Meeting at P. 8. 15. A parent's meetings was held Tuesday Evening, April 15 at Public School No. 119, to interest the mothers of the school children, to inform the school adopts for better rearing and schooling of children. Remarks were given by Mr. Sibler, a member of the local school board, and Miss Day, a visiting teacher at Public School No. 5. Mr. Sibler, a member of the Children's Court, and Miss Estelle A. Jarrott, a representative of the National Urban League, also made instructive addresses. Mr. Sejman was elected president, Miss Jarrott, secretary, and Miss Goepel, treasurer, and Mrs. Ferguson is to consist of nine members in addition to the officers numed above. Harlem Congregational Church. The Harlem Congregational church, 22 East 131st street, in Bedford, Mass. Bettie Ward, West 132d street, was admitted to the full membership last Sunday evening. The minister will preach next Sunday morning on "The Significance of Palm Sunday," Mme. M. Waller French will sing. Strips of palm will be distributed to each person at the close of the service. The audience will participate in spiritualism "W. Stephenson Holder will furnish the program at the Y. P. S. C. E. next Sunday. The society meets every Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. The Sojourner Truth Home. The Solourner Truth House is doing a good work for colored girls at its recently established home at its West 131st steret. Miss E. G. Burleigh is superintendent in charge. The house has been fitted out with all modern conveniences, and everything is done to impress the girls with the fact that they are to make the institution their home. The Solourner Truth House is the result of an investigation which was made some years ago when it was learned that there was no place in the city of New York where wayward colored girls could go for temporary care. Girls are taken in an effort to reshape their distorted lives and to prevent them from accessing the institution where they may be influenced by hardened offenders and develop into a menace to society. The 'Judges of the Children's Courts and those interested in the delinquent minor heartily approve of all that has been done', and rejoice in the opening LAWYERS THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1816 of the home. The State Board of Charities has expressed its approval by granting a charter 8f incorporation. The girls are taken from the Children's Courts, from parents, and from teachers. But that a change of environment might save worthy and promising girl from a delinquent and unsocial life. BROOKLYN NOTES Mrs. Carrie Sellers, 481A Lexington avenue, continue ill. Charles Brown addressed the League Forum, 14 Troy avenue, last Sunday. Mrs. Laurie Bowie has removed to 91-2 St. Felix street. Counselor James R. Spurgeon, formerly of 583 Herkimer street, is how at 99-1-2 Marlon street. Mrs. Karle Browne Cooke of Brooklyn, N. Y., has recovered from her recent illness and is quite herself again. Miss Edith Toottes of Brooklyn spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. Josephine Johnson, East 4th street, Plainfield, N. J. Mrs. Chas. A. Warfield who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. George H. Stranglen in Portsmouth, N. H., has returned to Brooklyn. The Ben Hur Lodge, No. 25, K. of P., will give its ninth annual Easter Wednesday evening, April 26, at Summer Hall. A rummage sale for the benefit of the Brooklyn Home for Aked Colored People is being held at a store corner Utica avenue and Pacific street. MMR. C. I. HAMLIN M. Wendallby avenue, Telephone 712-655-2000, J. Walker's System, Resumes guaranteed, all orders promptly filled. Mary-Stoe An Indian drama, "The Healing Spring," will be given Wednesday night, April 26, at Memorial Hall, by the boderner girls under apples of the Mrs. Saddle Reckling, has re-engaged her cottage at Narragansett Pl. R. L. for the rest of the year. Her daughter, Miss Marion Reckling, is a student of the Wakefield, R. L. High School. They formerly resided in Brooklyn. George West, private in a detachment of the Tenth Cavary stationed in Brooklyn, Y. L. during months through in Brooklyn. He spent several days at the Howard Orphanage at King's Park, L. L. instructing the boys in drilling and tactics. Sunday afternoon, April 9, a sacred song service was held at the Carson Avenue Branch Y M. C. A. Several selections were rendered by Ribb, Richard England, the Metropolitan mixed quartet sang several sacred numbers. A tea supper and concert was given last Tuesday evening at the Lafayette Presbyterian church before a large audience. Mrs. G. Martin was directress among those who took part were Miss Berthea Henry and Mrs. Ma Belle William. Mrs. Chas, H. Miller, 36 St. Felix street, entertained at luncheon last Sunday, April 9, in honor of the newly married couple. Mr. and Mrs. William Borgle. Among the guests were Mrs. William Borgle and Mr. Borgle, Mrs. Mamie Robinson of New York, Miss Fulcher and Master Malcolm Fulcher. The address delivered by Charles Brown at the Leagues Forum, 14 Troy avenue, on Sunday afternoon was on the subject of Race Preparedness One salient fact Mr. Brown brought to light was that colored people cannot be too well prepared to enter any of the musical program as a feature. Mr. McCannon will speak Sunday, April 16. The Brooklyn Medical Association met at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Richardson, 622 Kerkimer street, last Tuesday evening. After the regular session, a special auction collation was served in many courses. Among those present were Dr. James Trimble, president; Louis Baxter, Rolan Johnson, Christopher Meyer, George Wright, Owen Waller, Gladstone Hinkson. Under direction of Mrs. Harry A. Williamson; the Billikens will give a lecture and dinner and draw Labor Lyceum, Wednesday night, April 26. The following persons are on the program: Miss Anna L. Holbrook, Mrs. Alda Everton Vaughan, Mrs. Blanche Wade Wright, Miss Harriet M. Johnson, Miss Thelman Currey, Miss Elizabeth Kraton, Miss Louse Vaughan and Charles Quinn. The annual fair of the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School of King's Park, L. L. closed last Friday evening, the盛誉 will good and encourant each other is furnished by the children of the orphanage. The band caused much favorable comment. Mrs. Mary Gordon is superintendent of the institution; Mrs J. W. Murray is superintendent of the institution; Miss Jessie C. Morris, secretary; Thomas P. Mosley, treasurer. The thirty-sixth anniversary celebration of the Concord Baptist Church 12 Y. P. U. is being observed this month. Each night special programs are tendered allowed by a social hour. Tuesday evening, April 11, a program was rendered IF U DON'T C -CONSULT- DR. KAPLAN THE EYESIGHT SPECIALIST RELIABLE AND REASONABLE EYES EXAMINED FREE 531 LENOX AVE. OPPOSITE HARLEM HOSPITAL WE WANT 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. No industrial features. No agents who work make money. Plenty of territory. Don't answer unhelpfully. Must spell correctly and write legibly. No industrial features. First old-line life insurance company owned and operated by Colored People. STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, BOX 161, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Handsewers on walsts; highest prices paid to expert workers. Homework. 33-43 East 33d street, 10th floor. *AWT* - Hand sewers on fine handmade walsts. Highest prices paid. Homework. Apply J. Wise. 33 E. 32d street, 10th floor. as follows with Miss Rebecca Carter, vice-president of the B. Y. P. U. presiding; Chorus, Concord Juniors; invocation, J. G. Franklin; address, Master Epps; chorus, Juniors; remarks, Mrs. McQuillan; remarks, Mrs. Belmar Force. One of the prettiest birthday parties seen in Brooklyn for some time was by Mrs. McQuillan and Mrs. Belmar Woods. 257 McDonough street, last Saturday, in honor of the sixth anniversary of their daughter, Lucille. About thirty-five children were present, and many novelties were introduced, including a professional yaundress treated to a repast, which was also one of the features of the occasion. Mrs. Margaret M. Ross tendered her son Lena C. Ross a birthday party at Howland Studio Monday evening, April 10, in honor of his twenty-first birthday. The evening was spent in dancing. Mrs. Ross was led into the dining room where a beautiful decorative table was laden with many delicacies of the season. Among those present were: the Misses Elizabeth Mass, Sue Moore of Jamaica. N. Y. Gertrude Herbert, W. L. Gertrude Herbert, Owens, Adde Payne, Ethel Cassell, Priscilla Hamilton of Newark, N. J. Edith Cashburn, Anna Wells, Carrietta Owens, Mabel Payne, Bee Hall, Hermone Watt, Claribelle Toodles, Mrs. Else Sparrow of Newark, Mrs Emile Amon, Claribelle Toodles, Mrs. Brown, J. Corydon Williams, C. F. Levy, Elton L. Rogers, Walter E. D. Robinson, Edward H. Wilm, Wm. Kemp, Chas. Garland, Bert Pileo, Edward Herbert, Theodore Younger, Cyril Waller, H. E. Waddel, Eton Martinus, Royce Potts, Ralph Thompson, H. E. Fisher and Clarence D. Wilson DEATH NOTICE. DAVIS. WILLIAM J., of 66 West 142nd street, departed this life on Saturday morning, April 8, of pneumonia. Funeral of politan Baptist Church, 49 West 134th street. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery Undertaker Howell officiating DIED. CONNETT—Wm. H. Connett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Connett, died suddenly April 3, 1916. Funeral services were held at his late residence, 413th Avenue. He leaves a father, mother, three sisters, two nieces and a nephew to mourn their loss. IN MEMORIAM. A tribute of love and remembrance to our beloved one, Walter A. Boyd, who departed this April 15, 1918. WIFE AND DAUGHTER. $2,000 buys completely furnished fourteen room house on beach. Arverne & Hamilton, 9 W. 135th St. Apl.6-tf. POSITION WANTED. Young man with knowledge of cooking and second on train or in hotel. Honest, sober, reliable. Will give security if necessary. FOR SALE - PAWN TICKET. Appraised, $125; pawned only $00, recently blue tie. Direct sale diary, TIME, $10. Direct sale ticket, $10. Hoste, N. A. $47 W 46th St. FLATS AND APARTMENTS TOLET 59TH ST. 217 E — Four large light rooms. Rent $11.60. Apply to Janitor. Apli 6-27 117TH ST. 36 W — Large, light, 4 room apartments, latest improvements, near all cars and subway. Inquire on premise. Reasonable rent. Mar. 30-27. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET Gentleman looking for a large room with bath and all conveniences near 110th street subway Call evenings on Tinsley, 87 W. 112th street. 40TH ST., 310 W.-Two rooms, second floor, $9.50. Quiet, respectable tenants only. 460 7th Avenue, S. W Cor 35th St.-Stohouse. nearly furnished room by day or and cold water, convenient to Penn R. R. Station, Mrs Bettle Smith, Prop. BROOKLYN FLATS AND APARTMENTS TO LET CRUGER AVENUE. 1812-3 rooms in private house. All improvements inquire on premises Three large, light rooms and kitchen, light housekeeping, also hall bedroom, furnished or unfurnished; fine location. 93 Hart street; convenient to elevated or street car. Telephone service. TO LET - Six rooms. 2 floors, private house, convenient to three car lines. L" subway and shopping district. Apply F. L, Washington, 643 Wavney Avenue. 4-6-21. HERIKER ST., 286.—Nearly furnished room, private house, reasonable rent. COAL All grades of Lehigh Coal at current prices. Phone Everett Payne, 161 Bedford, 281 Tompkins avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dec. 23-3mo. WALTER F. CRAIG 483 Mancock St., Brk WANT women, any age, who can learn life ment us in Georgia Alabama Texas ass, and Texas in whole or part asis only. Agents who work make answer unless you mean business. ably. No industrial features. First ned and operated by Colorid People. PAID $100,000.00. CE OVER $1,700,000.06. DIED WANTED. WANTED B. to work in Bindery. Apply E. McWood, 75 John Street. All kinds of Domestic Work on hand. COOKS, GENERAL HOUSEWORKERS, CHAMBERMAJDS, BUTLERRS, LAWYERSHIPS. Situations guaranteed or money refunded at once. Bring references. Place to sleep in or out. Phone: 212-212-2122. TOLL FREE ENTRY AGENCY. 3297 1th Ave, New York City. Mar. 18-3pm. REPRESENTATIVES WANTED To sell fruits and vegetable land in the best farming district in Florida. Liberal terms to the right party. Our farms are subdivided into 5, 10, 20 and 40 score tracts. In applying for position, contact FLORIDA HOME AND INVESTMENT-CO. 411-1-2 Broad Bk, Jacksonville, Fla. Mar 30-41 RELIGIOUS NOTICES ABBESSTANL BAPTIST CHURCH, 343-46 West 40th St, between 7th and 8th Ave. Worship 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 1.28 p. m. Sunday Morning Band prayer meeting Tuesday, 8 p. m.—Missionary Boosty, prayer and praise service. Thursday, 8 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. musical and literary prayer, 4 p. m.—Highway and Hedge Society, 8 p. m. general prayer meeting. Row A. Clayton Powell, D. D. pastor; residence, 240 W. 60th street, phone, Bryant, 7444. MOTHER A. M. B. R. ZION CHURCH, 161-153 W. 4th St, W. Brown, 110 W. 10th St Pastor, 119 West 139th street Sunday School at 12:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Holy Communion every second Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday Morning Class—12:30 p.m. Sun- day School at 9 p.m. Varkish Christian Endorsement, 6:38. Weekly Meetings Class Meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Prayer Meeting—Friday evening. SEATS FREE PUBLIC INVITED. M. T. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH 189-161 West 35d street, between 6th and Rev. W. P. Hays, D. D., pastor. Preaching Services every Sunday at 12 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. B Sunday School at 2:20 p.m. Sundays. B Sunday U. meals every Sunday at 8:25 p.m. B. Y. P. U. Literary meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Weekly Prayer Meeting on Friday Church Aid Society, second Monday evening in every month. Young Men's Social Club every month on Monday and Wednesday. Visitors are made welcome. june-19 ST. DAVID'S CHURCH. 24th East. 160th St. Clinton, D. D. Rep., 212th East. 167th St. Sunday Services. All Seats Free—11 a.m. Morning Prayer, Litany and Sunday School 120 p.m. 8 p.m., evening service. A cordial welcome to all. ST. CYPRIAN'S CHAPEL PROTESTANT EBICIPAL COPIL, 171 W. 63d Street. Recharge. N. W. JOENSON, Priest in charge. Sunday Services—11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School 120 p.m. A CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL ST. JUDE'S CHAPEL PROTESTANT EBICIPAL COPIL, 19 W. 81st St. Rev. Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. 8 a.m. Sunday School. 8 P. M. SERVICES held in the Chapel of St. Saviour. In the Cathedral of St John the Divine, 11th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. A cordial welcome to all Jan 27-6mo. ST MARK'S METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, $3d street, near Eighth avenue, New York City. Pastor, William H. Brooks, D. D. Residence 316 West $5d street. Prayer Meetings—Friday evening at 8:35 and Sunday morning at 8 o'clock Lyroum—Sunday at 4 P. m. Thursday evening at 8 o'clock avenging at 8 o'clock Begins Sunday at 6:30 p. m. Junior League—Friday at 4 p. m. Classes Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 8:30 and Sunday at 1 p. m. Holy Communion—Second Sunday evening at noon each month. Welcome to us april-17 SALEM METHODIST EPISCOPAL BURCH, LINCOLN, 113rd street, the Royal Frederick Ashbury Culinary pastor, Preaching at 11 a.m. and 4:45 p. m., sundays. Sunday School, 2:20 p. m., L. S. G. Perry, superintendent, Mead's Bible class, 2:34 p. m., D. N. Thompson, instructor. Lyceum, 4 p. p., Sundays, 8.50 p. p. Thibadue, George W. Allan, p. m. Thibadue, George W. Allan, p. m., Sundays, 8.50 Perry, president Classes, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Classes, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Prayer meeting, Friday night Brotherhood, every Tuesday night, James Brotherhood, every Tuesday night, James Ogina, president At Sunday in each Holy Communion, first Sunday in each month. All are welcome feb 14-15-17 ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH at 61 West 187th street, New York City, 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 6 p.m. C. E. at 7 p.m., Sunday School at 6 p.m. The Lord's Supper is celebrated at 8 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. Girl's Welfare Club, Friday, at 4 p.m. Junior Girl's Guild, Friday at 3.20 p.m. The Brotherhood meets each Sunday at 4 p.m. Hilfs and strangers are invited to worship with us. 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