New York Age
Thursday, May 4, 1916
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FLORIDA NUNS WILL TEST LAW
Three Who Teach in Private School for Negro Children are Arrested.
GOVERNOR ORDERED ARREST
Because of Petition Sent Him Advising that the Law was Being Viplated, Instructed Sheriff to Make Arrests.
ANTI-NEGRO TEACHING LAW
Passed by Legislature at Its Last Session
—Is Said by Eminent Lawyers to be
Unconstitutional—Sisters of St. Joseph,
Conducting School for Generations,
will Fight Vicious Law.
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACE.)
St. AUGUSTINE, FLA.—The law recently enacted in Florida prohibiting whites from teaching in Negro schools is receiving its first test here in the case of three Sisters' of St. Joseph's Convent, who were arrested by the sheriff, acting under instructions from Governor Tramarchi on Monday, April 24. They have been conducting a school for Negro children in their private building on Dehalen street.
Sister Mary Thomasine, Sister Mary Schlaski and Sister Mary Benginus were the three nuns arrested, and when they were brought before Judge Jackson the court ordered them released on their recognizance. Sister Mary Thomasine refused to accept her release and she is being held a prisoner at the convict in custody of Father O'Brien. When the law was enacted by the rite legislature, the Sisters of St. Joseph consulted eminent lawyers to the constitutionality of the law. It was the unanimous opinion of the lawyers consulted that the law was unconstitutional and so the school was continued. The nuns have been teaching schools for Negro children in St. Augustine for several generations, their work being entirely gratuitous and their only object the educational and religious guidance of the colored youth. They were not interfered with, even after the passage of law, and their selective petition was sent to Governor Trammell advising him that the law was being violated. This petition was evidently for the purpose of criticating about a test case on the constitutionality of the law. The case cannot be handled in the local courts as it is a state law, and so it will come before the Circuit Court at this term. It will probably be carried through the State Supreme Court to the United States Supreme Court before it is finally settled.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
SCHOOL CHILDREN
During the school year of 1916-17, at least two boys or girls who are unable to stay in school because of a financial lack will have an opportunity of securing scholarships amounting to $150, to be paid in weekly installments, thus enabling them to stay in the public school and add another year's schooling to their equipment. A local organization, through the National Urban League, will give the two scholarships to worthy boys or girls who are eligible for working papers and who will have to leave school to work. The recipients are to be selected by the National Urban League and applications are to be filed with E. K. Jones, executive secretary, 2303 Seventh avenue. The children selected will pursue some special course of training and the money will be paid to them weekly just as wages would be received.
NEGRO CHURCH GIVES
CONTRACT TO WHITE MEN
the story church edifice is to be
at once by the Metropolitan Bap-
church, the Rev. W. W. Brown,
on a site purchased by that con-
tion on the south side of 138th
st of Lenox avenue. Five lots
on secured from the Pinkney
H. Kelsey, executor. Plans
drawn and the building erected
Graulo and James Ryan, who
given the general contract.
are white.
The purchase is to be passed
the congregation is now hold-
on Sunday at Palace Ca-
mery Seat Baptist Church,
during the week.
SCHOOLS FOR NEGROES
ET LARGE BEQUESTS
of Mrs. Martha H. Andrew,
vice, who died February 5
N. Y., has been filled for
provides for bequests of
b. University N. York and
institute, Tuskegee, Ala.,
and Institute, Hampton, Va., with
Berea College.
called $1,150,000 and she
$5,000 to charity.
COUNSELOR SMITH AT
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL
Walford H. Smith, 150 Nas
taken to St. Luke's Hos-
tota. Both street and Amsterdam ave-
lure. Monday night, May 1, where he
was operated on for appendicitis on
tuesday morning. He is reported as
resting easy after a successful operat
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NEIGHBORING TOWNS SUBSCRIBING TO FUND
Tarrytown, New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon, Etc., to Cooperate With Local Committee.
Youngster at Mother Zion Church Refuses to Wait Until May-28 to Give His Dime—Arrangements for Big Bazaar Nearly Completed.
Tarrytown, New Rochelle, M. Vernon, Yonkers, White Plains, all of Long Island and all of Staten Island have been included in the local campaign for subscriptions for the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund, the executive committee of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund Committee of Greater New York at an important meeting Satu-
riiies voted to select its members to these towns where members of the race have been invited to co-operate with the local organization. Several favorable communications have been received.
Sunday the members of the Women's Committee visited some of the Sunday schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx, and through the courtesy of the respective pastors and superintendents spoke to the children about the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund and urged them to save their pennies for Sunday, May 28, when Booker T. Washington Day will be observed in the churches of Greater New York and vicinity.
Clifford Jackson, 11 years old, living at 140 West 136th street, aroused the children of Mother Zion Sunday school to a high pitch of enthusiasm by loudly exclaiming directly after Mrs. Dora Cole Norman had made a short and inspiring talk: "Please take my dime now. I don't want to wait for Booker T. Washington Day." Dr. J. W. Brown, pastor of Mother Zion Church, and Alonzo Rieves, superintendent of the Sunday school, praised the lad for the commendable spirit shown.
Dr. E. P. Roberts, treasurer of the local committee, predicts that the month of May will be a most productive one for the fund and says there are indications on every hand that the colored citizens are going to subscribe liberally, both as individuals and as body.
The second big mass meeting on behalf of the fund will be held Thursday evening of this week at Concord Baptist Church, Brooklyn. Prominent men will speak.
Arrangements for the big bazaar at Manhattan Casino on May 25 and 26, to be given under the auspices of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund Committee, are almost completed.
GOOD WORK OF THE
(Special to The New York Age.)
PETERSBURG, Va.-Beginning May 1 and continuing to May 12, the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute is closing out probably the most successful session in the thirty-four years of its history. The present week will see the winding up of the final tests and examinations for its pupils, while next week will be filled with the various anniversary programs of the commencement season, including the preaching of the annual sermon by Dr. R. C. Woods, of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, the biennial address to the alumni by W. S. Henry, a address attorney of Indianapolis, Ind., and an address commencement day by R. Stormer, Virginia superintendent of public instruction.
For the past year the enrollment of pupils was 832, 617 girls and 215 boys. The present graduating class numbers 111 boys and girls, which brings the total number of graduates to 1,303. Under the leadership of its president, John M. Gandy, and a capable faculty of thirty teachers, backed by the financial support of the state legislature and a board of visitors of unusually high personnel, the outlook for the school is encouraging. During President Gandy's incumbency of two years the institution has been successful in obtaining a fine dormitory for boys, at a cost of more than $20,000, and a new farm of 28% acres of land. The school made these improvements and had its annuity increased from $21,500 to $25,000. The students pay annually around $43,000 towards their own expenses.
During this time the president has put in operation several new features of administration. Chief among these new features is a good modern curriculum. This curriculum includes a four-year course of standard high school work based on a fully standardized elementary training, and topped by two full school years of advanced work of college and professional grade. Administrative insight has secured for the school a larger opportunity for systematic physical development of the pupils. Under the supervision of a trained director of educational interest in the usual inter-collegiate contests, and there has been perfected a system by which each pupil of the institute is required to take regularly some sort of helpful physical exercise. There have been installed, under the supervision of a trained nurse, hospital facilities for caring for the sick among the pupils and teachers of the school.
Another feature of the administration is the school extension work. This latter, which includes organized efforts on the part of the institution to make its influence felt for good among the people of the adjoining counties, is under the direction of two teachers, whose business it is to go out weekly to the people in their various communities for the purpose of spreading among them news and better idea of education; farm-
FROM THE MONSTER MABS MEETING AT ABYSSINIA
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON MEMORI
AUTOBIOGRAFFICAL AUDIO
MISOPHYSYGNATION.
A.B.C.
WHENTON WAS THE CREATOR OF
BECAUSE HE FOUGHT A
GOODLESS FIGHT.
YORK RUSSELL
DO YOU LOVE YOURS?
WILL YOU DO YOUR PART?
A.C. POWELL, J.D.
PORTING THIS FUND, YOU HELP
YES-INDIVIDUALLY-
PUBLIC-DONATION
$1.00
M.C. POWELL
SILENIO
ENGIN
LES PERFORMATION
SECRETARY
COMMITTEE
ECOES FROM THE MONSTER MABS MEETING AT ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND
AUTOBIOGRAFFICALUMNI
DUMISONFHSZYGNATION.
B.T. WASHINGTON MAS. THE CREATOR OF
THE ROSES BECAUSE HE FOUGHT A-
BLOODLESS FIGHT.
YORK RUSSELLIN
Do You Love Yourself?
WILL YOU DO YOU PART?
A.C. POWELL, D.D.
BY SUPPORTING THIS FUND YOU HELP
YOURSELves INDIVIDUALLY.
POPULAR DONATION $1.00
LESTERWALTON
SECRETARY OF
COMMITTEE
F.R. MOORE.
PROMOTE THE PROGRESS OF THE
FUTURE-GENERATION BY SIMPLY
REFRAINING FROM EVIL YOURSELVES
YALE SCHOLARSHIP AS WASHINGTON MEMORIAL
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACE.)
New - HAVEN, Conn.—At Immanuel Baptist Church, the Rev. D. S. Klugh, pastor, Sunday afternoon, April 30, a large mass meeting was held of the leading colored citizens of New Haven, to consider resolutions and plans of raising a $5,000 scholarship fund at Yale University in honor of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, open to colored youths.
Strong resolutions were adopted and a permanent organization formed with the following officers:
The Rev. D. S. Klugh, president; Dr. I. N. Porter, vice-president; the Rev. E. F. Goin, vice-president; S. N. Williams, secretary; M. K. Holland, corresponding secretary; F. D. Bunnell, cashier First National Bank, treasurer.
The executive committee: G. W. Craig, chairman; G. W. A. Hafan, Dr. I. N. Porter, J. P. Reaker, F. D. Fuller, the Rev. E. F. Goin, Dr. A. L. Magill, John Connor, the Rev. D. S. Klugh, J. W. Pugh, H. A. Scott, Judson Saunders, J. Franklin Baker and S. N. Williams.
Dr. Klugh introduced Prof. Frank P. Chisolm, of Tuskegee Institute, who is engaged in raising a $2,000,000 endowment fund as a memorial fund for Dr. Washington at Tuskegee Institute.
Professor Chisolm made a strong address, endorsing the $5,000 scholarship at Yale for colored youths; and urged the colored people to live up and raise the required amount within one year.
He said of the $20,000,000 proposed to be raised, the colored people were asked to raise $250,000, that the white people had already given more than $700,000 and that the colored people had given more than $10,000.
He spoke inspiringly of the work being done at Tuskegee and of its bright prospects and vast opportunities.
Joseph P. Peaker made the closing speech. He said Yale college is one of the best institutes in the world; that it had done great good for the colored people in furnishing strong, intelligent leaders for the race. That by all means the colored people of Connecticut should
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rally to this clarion call to raise the $5,000 scholarship at Yale.
Among those who made brief addresses endorsing the project were the Rev. William H. Lacy, J. A. Hagan, J. Franklin Baker, H. A. Scott, the Rev. E. F Goin and E. J. Butler.
More than $300 in cash and subscriptions were raised, and a general committee of 100 appointed to co-operate with the executive committee in raising the proposed scholarship fund.
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACE.)
Hot Springs, Va.—Through N. F. Berry, headwaiter at The Homestead, the young men who are employed at that hostelry contributed the sum of $170 to the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund. This money was sent to Emmet J. Scott, secretary, Tuskegee Institute. So greatly was this effort of the waiters and other employees at Hot Springs appreciated, Mrs. Booker T. Washington has-written the following personal letter of thanks to Headwaiter Berry:
April 22, 1916.
Mr. N. F. Berry.
Mr. N. F. Berry,
Hot Springs, Va.
My dear Mr. Berry: I have seen your letter to Mr. Scott and although I know you will not expect to write you I want to tell you hot springs not only Mr. Scott, but I, appreciate what you, as headwalter, have been able to get your people there at Hot Springs to do. Mr. Washington was thoroughly interested in all the young people in all parts of the country, regardless of their occupation, and we easily managed to get people doing the kind of work that you are doing should make up and hold to any positions which they now have. It is not always an easy thing for our young people to hold position of this kind; they must do the work better than anyone else if they ex-actually hold positions I want to thank you more than I can tell you for what you have done and each one of the other people:
Yours sincerely,
MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
NORTH CAROLIANS
RETURN FROM HAITI
(Special to The New York Age)
DURHAM, N. C.-The party of North
Carolinians which visited the Republic
of Haiti had splendid opportunities to
investigate industrial, economic and
education conditions. In the party were Dr.
A. M. Moore of Durham, president of
Lincoln Hospital; the Rev. C. S. Brown
of Winton, president of Winton College,
and R. B. McCrary of Lexington.
They visited Port Haitian, Port Du Paix, St. Marc, Gonavies, and Port au Prince, Haiti; Puerto La Plata, San Domingon, and San Juan, Port Rico. Every facility, governmental and otherwise, was afforded them for investigation, and they propose embodying the mission of the mission in which will embrace conditions in Haiti and the probable outlook for its future, as well as an intimation of opportunities for the American Negro in the development of that country.
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACE)
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Captain William T. Meredith, who was the first chief of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving to appoint a colored woman from the civil service list, was presented with a gold-headed cane by the present Negro employees of the Bureau on the occasion of his 81st birthday.
The presentation occurred in the office of the present chief, Director Ralph, and James L. Turner made the address.
Mr. Meredith responded with a modest talk, declaring that he had performed his duty as he saw it.
Ex-Chief Meredith was director of the Bureau for two terms, and Miss Frances Flood, of New York, certified by the Civil Service Commission, was appointed by him notwithstanding strenuous protests from the plate printers' union.
MEMPHIS PHYSICIAN
(Special to THE NEW York ACE.)
MEMPHIS, TENN.-Dr. A. S. J. Burchell, one of the most prominent doctors of this city, was found dead shortly after a shooting at Willis Park, by a playground supervisor. He was in a sitting posture on a bench with a pistol in his right hand. The police believe that he committed suicide.
REARGUE BALTIMORE
SEGREGATION CASE
(Special to THIS NEW YORK ACE.)
ANNAPOLIS, Mn.-The case of a colored man in Baltimore charged with violating the segregation law of that city, will come up for reargument in the Maryland Court of Appeals this week. W. Ashbite Hawkins of Baltimore is his lawyer, The court abrogated a previous law.
WELL KNOWN BUSINESS MAN OF HARLEM DEAD
John C. Johnson Dies After Illness Lasting Less Than Twenty- Four Hours.
UNABLE TO REACH OWN HOME
Prominent in Fraternal Orders—Lived of Recent Years in Ozone Park, Long Island, and was Interested in Real Estate Development of Flushing and Jamaica.
John C. Johnson, one of the best known men in New York City in business and fraternal circles, died Monday morning, May 1, a few minutes before noon after less than twenty-four hours' illness. 'He was taken ill Sunday afternoon about 5:30 o'clock, and so serious was the attack he could not be taken to his home at Ozone Park, Long Island, where he has lived of late years, but was taken into the home of his friend, Oscar Hooper, 2 West 132d street, where
THE LATE JOHN C. JOHNSON
everything possible was done to bring
him relief. Drs. Roberts and Nearon
were called in and were in constant
attendance until death came.
The body will lie in state at Mr. Hooper's home until 7 p. m., Thursday, May 4, when it will be moved to Lafayette Hall, 132d street and 'Seventh avenue, where the Masonite funeral service will be conducted by the Masonic lodges, under W. Oscar Payne, grand master. Religious services will be held on Friday, May 5, at 12 o'clock noon, at the residence of Mr. Hooper, 2 West 132d street. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet cemetery.
John C. Johnson was born September 15, 1860, at the corner of Grand street and South Fifth avenue, New York City, his parents being John C. Johnson and Margaret Jordan Johnson. He was one of the original pupils of the old Wooster street-school. He was a pioneer-colored Democrat in New York City and at the formation of the United Colored Democracy was a charter member. He served as chairman of its executive committee for over ten years. For many years he has been prominent in business circles in New York, and of late years has devoted much of his time to real estate development in Flushing and Jamaica for the race.
He was prominently identified with the Masonic order, having been a Past Officer of Hiram Lodge, No. 4, and a member of the famous Ivanhoe Commandery. He was also an active member of Manhattan Lodge, No. 45, I. B. P. O. E., and was one of the founders of the Clubmen's Beneficial League. He leaves a widow.
WILL NOT CONTEST
(Special to THE NEW YORK AGE)
ATLANTA, GA.-By an agreement between the heirs and legates of the estate of the late Mrs. Laura Lemon Turner, there will be no contest in court of the will. The executor, Cornelius King, has been empowered to sell all property, real and personal. Mrs. Turner, was the widow of the late Bishop Henry M. Turner .of the A. M. E. Church.
(Special to THE NEW York ACE.)
KNOXVILLE, TENN. - Gladys Thomas, a member of the demi monde and inmate of a house of ill-repute, was shot and killed by a white man she had refused entrance to the house. The murderer escaped in the confusion.
"The Thomas girl was from a highly respected family of White Pine, Tenn., and came to Knoxville to work. She went astray and became an inmate of a house which admitted both white and colored men.
The New York Age IS RELIABLE. WHEN YOU SEE IT IN "THE AGE" YOU CAN DEPEND UPON IT. NEWS THAT IS INFORMING. PRICE FIVE CENTS BARREL HOUSES & BUFFET FLATS Illicit Traffic of Liquor in "Buffet Flats" Helped by Easy Purchasing. WHOLESALERS CLOSE AT HAND
Very Few Blocks in Harlem Zone but that has One or More Wholesale.Liquor Stores Catering to Home Trade.
HOW TRADE IS INFLUENCED
White Saloon Men are Especially Friendly with Certain Men who are Influential Showing Them Favors of Various Sorts, Securing Their Trade Thereby — Negro Saloonman Must be Diplomat
A statement to the effect that "barrel houses" in Harlem were primarily responsible for the large number of "buffet flats" influenced a careful investigation of this phase of the traffic in that section of the City. Whether the statement is literally true or not, certain it is there seems to be ample evidence of the fact that the convenient location of the "barrel houses"—few blocks in the territory investigated not having one or more—makes it very easy for the keeper of the "buffet flat" to procure her supply of liquors and beers which are retained clandestinely to her trade—to the visitors to her apartment or house.
As related last week, in the territory situated between 130th and 140th streets, Fifth and Seventh avenues, twenty-six wholesale liquor houses are located. From eight to ten more are located on Madison and Eighth avenues in the same zone. The close proximity of the wholesale store makes it unnecessary, for the women, to the back store saloon in order to purchase liquors, and then, too, is to be considered the fact that the "harrel house" price is much lower than the saloon price. It has been asserted that there is a closer relation than appears on the surface between the wholesale house and the "buffet flat," in that in some instances the proprietor of the wholesale liquor store furnishes the liquor to the keeper of the flat on a commission basis. That is, the wholesaler supplies the "buffet flat," taking down the lion share of the profits. It has not been possible to verify, this assumption, and it is given for what it is worth. The profit in selling liquors under conditions where no license is paid, no salaries for help, and practically no rent, might assume tempting proportions and so induce some of the wholesalers to reach out for larger returns.
Large Home Trade.
Investigation shows that a goodly proportion of the trade of the wholesale liquor stores is delivered to homes of customers. While a large number of customers come into the store and take away with them their purchases, it is noted that bulky purchases are not taken away by the buyers. Most of the persons who run the more profitable "buffet flats" have telephone connection, and of course place 'phone orders for wet goods wanted. Others will send orders by messengers for C. O. D. delivery. Well-posted 'Harlemites declare that some of the wholesalers send their agents around on a regular route and receive orders from their customers for liquors to be delivered.
The white saloon keeper in Harlem seems to have no trouble in holding the bulk of his trade as constant custom. Even though he causes dissatisfaction in the minds of some by inconsiderate treatment or lack of, courtesy, he hardly worries, for there are others constantly being added to his clientele. And even the dissatisfied one usually comes back after a short while. This hold of the white saloon keeper upon his Negro clientele is a peculiar condition and hard to explain. One explanation is that sometimes the saloonman will use a few of the more influential men of the race to control and direct the others. Certain men, of and otherwise, and of their relationship courted in other ways as well. Their courtesy or a "hail fellow well met" spirit will permeate all of the intercourse had with them by the saloonman. Naturally, this influences them to patronize his saloon. The masses, seeing the prominent men, lawyers, doctors and others, frequenting that particular saloon, also drop in there for their drinks.
Fishing for Influence.
It has been suggested also that where a man's influence, politically, socially or in the fraternal organizations, is strong enough, and he can be reached, some of the saloon keepers are not averse to favoring him with smal cash presents from time to time. Sometimes this is done in the guise of a personal present, and in other cases, where the conditions are understood, it takes the form of a "loan". Naturally, the recipients of favors of this sort are not advertising that fact. on the house tops. Checks are cashed also, and, with certain of the customers, a "bad" check is usually protected until it becomes a "good" check. The willingness of the white saloon keeper to extend these and similar courtesies is based.
mother, he is an "influential customer or not." The Negro saloon keeper, handicapped by location, restrictions and lack of cannot, cannot, of course, extend his authority. As a professional he must be a master diplomat in dealing with his customers, especially the "influential" man who always requires more service than he is willing to pay for. The relationship between the Negro saloonman and his customer is, as they might, more like a race man, but that same relationship puts him in a position where he must oftimes offend a friend or customer by failing to grant a requested favor.
DOWNINGTOWN SCHOOL
GETS FINANCIAL AID
DOWINGTON, Pa.-President Wm. A.
Credit-announced last week that financial
help has been received to such a
degree that Pennsylvania will
restored and other improvements will
be made. The architect Edwin Brum-
baughly has finished plans for the new
Pennsylvania Hall and for the Com-
mencement Hall and gymnasium. Harrison, Mertz and Emilen furnished plans
for the water supply and fire protection.
A. B. Chase, department of general mechanics, with his boys, began work last week on the Commencement Hall and gymnasium building. This will be finished for commencement. May 23, when Governor Martin S. Brumbaugh will deliver the commencement address. The mechanics will begin on the water in the building, protection. The ship will be erected on Trower Hall a double reservoir Regular water pipes will convey the water from this reservoir to all the buildings. Fire plugs, etc. will be installed for fire protection. By the middle of May, the mechanics will start to work on the new Pennsylvania Hall, which will serve as recitation building, trades' building and boys dormitory. This building will be modern in all of its appointments Architect Brumbaugh promises this building to becomereasonable in readiness for school opening September 12, 1916. A number of the larger boys will remain during the summer to work on the buildings.
REPUBLICANS WILL
CONTEST AT CHICAGO
RICHMOND, Va. The republican
council of the Third Congressional
District of Virginia met in mass
convention in the True Reformer Building on
April 3 and elected Dr. D. A. Ferguson
of Richmond delegate to the Chicago
convention which meets on June 1 to con-
fer on the P. Brady, Federal
Court official, to a seat in that con-
vention, and Noah D. Brown of New
Kent County as alternate. Dr James
E. Jackson was nominated for Presidential
elector. The nomination of a candidate
for Congress to oppose Mr. Vawter
will be named later, congressional
members will also be nominated
completed later. A big ratification meeting
is to be held at a time and place to
be named by a committee of twelve
selected for that purpose with James W.
Poe as chairman. Dr. R. E. Jones called
the convention to order. W. D. Jones
was made permanent chairman of the
convention on the following counties were
represented: Chesterfield, Hanover,
Henrico, Kine William, New Kent and the
city of Richmond.
'HEAD OF PYTHIANS WILL
APPEAL TO HIGH COURT
NEW ORLEANS, La.—Supreme Chau-
celler S. W Green will appeal to
the United States Circuit Court of Appeals
the adverse decision recently given by
the United States Court of In-
surance against the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad for $25,000 for unlawful
agreement from a Pullman car berth. The
action occurred in May, 1913, while Mr.
Green was a passenger on that road
enroute from Jacksonville, Fla., to this
city.
Attorneys for Mr. Green, who is at the head of the Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A and A, contended that as an interstate passenger he was not subject to provisions that Florida Jim Crow law, but the court held differently.
MEXICAN CAFE MAN
REFUSED SOLDIER
COUMNUS, N. Mex.-A Mexican, proprietor of a restaurant in this place, refused to serve a soldier of the 24th Infantry because he was colored. The rest commander to leave the town.
PORTSMOUTH VA
Portsmouth, Va.—R. Nathaniel Dett, director of music at Hampton Institute, will, on Friday night, May 5, appear in a recital at Emanuel A. M. E. Church for the benefit of the Miller Day Nursery. His program is varied and well selected, and includes some of his own compositions, as well as an artistic interpretation of Negro melodies, cabin and river songs, classic selections and sacred songs. Assisting Professor Dett will be a guest speaker, dramatic reader; Prof. Kemp, wiling to help the Adelphia quartette, Dr. and Mrs. A. O. Reld, of Baltimore, and Miss Marion J. Reid, of Wilmington, Del., were the Easter guests of. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Reid, Glasgow street. Mrs. Harris Barrett, of Hampton, was in the city Saturday, visiting a number of her friends. Mrs. Rebecca Small of Holland, who has been in the city visiting for the last two weeks has returned. The stork this week left the house and Mrs. Charles E. Bell, Miss Susie C. Thomas, who has been teaching at Lawrenceville this term, is home for her vacation.
Charles H. Williams, physical director at Hampton Institute, was in the city this week en route to Raleigh, to attend the annual meeting of the International Collegiate Athletic Association, being held at Shaw University.
ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS
MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN
HAIR WORKER
19 Prescott St. Jersey City, N. J.
W. Warehouse, Comings made '09.
Transformations, Comings made '09.
After-School Treatment, Shampooing,
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POLITICAL POINTERS
W. F. Cozart, of Atlantic City, who was a Republican National Convention from the Second Congressional district, has a plurality of 200 to 300 over two white and one colored opponent. W. Cozart run as a Roosevelt delegation against the machine for the excuse papers seen at Trenton, he only spent 12 hours Lawyers James A. Lightfoot, D. Run, unpleased, was defeated by about 500 votes. A big political defeat as opposed to Raymond D. Taborn is colored man from Kalamazoo, presented himself with credentials for forking over the office of deputy collector of customs. He shipped within the full service cage, that he had passed the examination, and through a Republican had been appointed.
The Omaha (Omaha Monitor records the Republican primaries as follows:
"Will N. Johnson has won the nomination for the office of public defender on the Republican ticket, defeating a Democrat by more than 500 votes. John W. Long, candidate for State representative; also made a good show, being defeated by a very narrow margin. These were the first two candidates. These candidates who sit in our judgment had any show of winning."
There were four negroes elected alternate electors at large from Alabama, which they were to be held at Chicago in June. These were as follows. George L. Vanity attorney, St. Louis; Dr. J. R. A. Woodsland, St. Joseph; W. C. W. Woodsland, Kansas City; Prof. A. R. Bellman, Glasgow.
John H. Parker, progressive candidate governor in Louisiana, in reply to a request that he should outstate his position, posse the political policy of his wife in the administration, stated also his position on the Negro question. With reference to the latter he is asked to speak of the subject of the Negro or his vote, and to live up to my platform" "Oryans Advocate." In Tennessee, Ark, witnessed an old time vigilizing on the river front of the persons who joined New Light Baptist Church at the revival services. Pastor Cleveland had seventeen persons assisting him in vigilization at once. About fifty-seven persons were baptized. A conservative estimate will place the number of persecuted persons by the baptizing at five thousand, according to the "Interstate Reporter."
J. W. Flowser, who is owner and proprietor of an automobile garage at Sea Bright, is the only color exhibited by Flowser's mobile Dealers' Show Association. Mr. Flowser is agent for the Saxon car and has bought a large building at Atlantic Highlands which he is convert into a repair shop to repair the building and run it in connection with this present business in Sea Bright—Red Bank Echo.
At the meeting of the Civic League it was unanimously decided to enter the cleanest town contest again this year. Holly Springs failed to meet all the requirements and would have placed her on the honor roll. Flowser had a certain degree of success. Never before had the town been so clean and the members of the league feel that Holly Springs had been well worth the efforts put forth—Holly Springs (Mass.) Odd Fellow
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night with Ellis Booth, Deacons P. Thornhill and A. Stewart were the Rey, G. N. Harvey's guests last Sunday, Rufus Cardwell was Miss Reca Thornhill's company last Sunday. Miss Nane Brown is spending a few days with her home people. Mrs. Mary Wimbush and two children and her sister, Mrs Lewis, spent Easter with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis as their guests for Easter his two sisters, Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Tweedy.
FREDERICKSBURG VA
FREDERICKSburg, Va. "The Girls' Welfare Club of Shiloh Baptist Church (old site), Mrs. J. C. Diamond, guardian, and Miss Lillian Coleman, assistant, had a pew rally and special sermon Sunday night and raised S15. This club has many contributions on the church, but hope to raise S10. Mrs. Agnes Matthew and Mass Haju Rollins left Thursday for Atlantic City, Mrs Julia Ross, who has been sick, is much improved. Miss Bess Williams left Friday for Washington to spend the holidays. D. J. Taylor of Beaver Dam, Va., was in town to kick the guest of Miss Marie F. Howard. Miss Hazel E. Tyler, teacher in Baker street school, Richmond, Va., is the guest of Miss Lillian Coleman. Richard Brown, Jr., returned home Wednesday from Jefferson, Va., where he has been engaged in the upholstering business. Helen Coleman and daughter, Miss Mary Coleman, left Friday for Washington to spend the holidays.
Miss Lena Bass of Richmond is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Izetta Grayson. Mrs. Mary, E. Keys and grandchildren are spending the holidays with Mrs. Izetta Grayson. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wormly are the proud parents of a fine son. Mrs. Hattie H. Brown and Miss Marie Howard left Monday to spend a few days in Washington. Miss Grace Pollard of Tappahannock, Va., the guest of Mrs. Dudley Pelletier. Miss Corinne Byrd who taught in Blackstone, Va., returned home. Miss Bessie Williams returned from Washington, Ga., the guest of her returned home from Macon, Ga., Mr. Matthew and Miss Hattie Rollins went to Atlantic City, Ms. Lucy Whitley, Mrs. Bessie Williams, Mrs. Gretchen, Mary E. Howard and Beatrice Rollins returned from Washington. Miss Julia Ross is much improved. Miss Martha White, of Washington, D.C., spent the Easter weekend with Mrs. Martha White. Miss Daisy Frazier left Monday for Richmond to resume her studies in Uni n University, Ms. Annalise Tallferro, from Union University, is home on account of his eyes.
HOT SPRINGS VA
Hot Springs, Va.—The concert given at Smith Chapel Wednesday night, 16 by the All Stars Quintette, Richard and the All Stars Quintette. Although extra seats were placed in the ales many had to stand. The quintette is as follows: Mrs. Lena Fisher, second soprano; Mrs. Marilyn Fisher, second soprano; Mrs. Carrie Carter, first alto; Mrs. Carrie Hawkins, contralto; Mrs. Louise T. Dean, elocutionist and pianist. The newly formed quartet, of Mr. Carrie Hawkins or Hot Springs, Va., held its first meeting in Smith Chapel Friday even-
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COVINGTON, VA
Covington, Va.-Mrs. Joe Clark, who had a slight stroke of paralysis last week, is much improved.
The First Baptist people have a rally April 30 The Ready Working Club was delightfully entertained at 213 Nelson street last Monday night.
Forest Harvey, East Covington, has an automobile.
Dr. John's confectionery makes it possible for Negro boys and girls to get their creams and soda water without being jim crowed.
All the churches were crowded Easter Sunday and services were good.
Miss Caroline Harris spent ten days in Challottesville.
J. A. Stewart and little nephews spent Easter in Aldersdon with his sister.
Mrs. Henrietta Price and friends spent Easter with friends in Talling Spring Valley.
Miss Lizie Anderson spent Sunday with her people in Clifton Forge, Va.
Louis Adams, tather of Chas. Adams, is ill at their home, 213 Nelson street. The girl is imam A. Payn. Elk street, is much improved. The K. of P. added seven new members last week. Mrs Harvey Newson of White Sulphur Springs spent Sunday with her mother-in-law, Mrs. William Newson, Lexington street. Mrs. Jennette Christian is making an add'l
Mrs. Jenneke Christian is making an addition to her home on Locust street. In the hatchery, Hovey's baby won first prize; Mrs. R. N. Smith, Jr., second; Mrs. Connie Thomas, third. The amount raised for the contest was over fifty dollars. At St. Mary's, the contest was raised with pastor, raised $8.30 for the now church debt. Mrs. Amanda Clark is much improved. J. H. Harris, of Blackwood, N. C., visited his daughter, Miss Carrie Harris and her Eagle, James Va. is visiting his father, who is ill at 213 Nelson street. Mrs. Cora Payne is much improved. M. C. Mickens is his daughter in Bluefield, W. Va.
Tuesday evening, April 25, the First Baptist Church hall was filled to overflowing to hear the "All Star Female Quartette" of Richmond, Va. The woman is composed of Caldwell, Miss Nell Flaher, Mrs Ella Carter and Mrs Carle C. Hawkins.
Mrs. Louise T. Dane, the planter, is Mrs. Ella Carter, first alto, entertained their readings from the negro poets, Dunbar and D. Webster Davis.
DANGEROUS
"Here, here, gonuts!" admonished the ladder of the Potunia tavern, addressing a bed around the stove. "You'll have to cut that out! I don't mind a little hard, occasionally, but I draw the fire and they break up the furniture so...joke."
PORTSMOUTH. N. H.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H.-Miss Lenora Allen and John Lee were married Tuesday, April 18, by the Rev. John L. Davis, pastor of the People's Baptist Church. The young ladies' Bible class of the People's Baptist Sunday School held a parlor social at the residence of Mrs. W. D. Blanks, Jefferson street, Tuesday evening, April 18. William T. Patillo is confined to his home by street in illness. The booker T. Washington class held a concert and social at the residence of Mrs. Robert Allen in Richmond street, Thursday evening, April 20, which was well attended. Easter was observed at the People's baptist Church in Pearl street Sunday, April 23, with special music by both the church and Sunday school choirs and an Easter sermon by the pastor.
FITTING THE NEGRO TO TOWN.
(From the New York Press.) Able men who have studied the Negro problem are a unit in concluding that the race is at its best on the farm and perhaps on the land. The problem is in constant demand on the farms, and, as thousands have proved by example, there is no impediment in the way of their becoming independent owners of the land and they till with remarkable success. But to the cities, with all their temptations, they will come, to find occupations open to them and these for the most part are Negroes. In New York in 1910, The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, of which Booker T. Washington was a director, has undertaken a difficult task, therein in attempt to build up but in little and unfamiliar conditions, but if the report of the league's work in New York for the two years 1914 and 1915 is an indication of what may be expected in the future the organization has ability and will be genuinely
Attacking its problems at the source, the league has fostered a series of lectures on the migration of the race in cities, and has begun to engage in cities, these monitoring talks being delivered in the smaller towns. Systematic effort has been made to find employers in the smaller towns, 1814, 181, 181 were placed in new places, and in 1915, 358, indicating that employers are beginning to look upon the league accommodating as a dependable source of employment. It has been engaged on education, particularly on vocational training, lifting scores above above the level of common labor and training, and training the better grades of domestic service.
Along the lines of social improvement the legue has made a study of the Harlem districts, and as a result of its findings is trying to get the building tenement houses with fewer rooms to the flat, thus cutting rents and eliminating the "roomer" cell. A boys' club, organized more than a year, has been notably successful reducing the old "old line" of the old tenement line has been eliminated and the boys of both colors mingle in peace. Other activities are almost too numerous to mention, among them vaudeville, parade work, homes for delinquents and unemployment relief.
(From the South African Native
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Dwane, removes a striking and a
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a short career as a teacher he was enrolled as a student for the Wesleyan native ministry in which he distinguished himself by no ordinary preaching, but by the leadership of the leading native circuits like Healdtown, Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth, Cala and Seplan, in the two latter as superintendent, he resigned England and, as he thought, sought more freedom in the African Methodist Episcopal Church of America, under the gudge of Ethiopianism, and of which he was for a short time bishop. He was then appointed by the gregius who instituted for him the Order of Ethiopia. After a course of theological study at Umtata, he was some time back made a Provocateur of the Order, and was attending its conference when he contended his illness. He is widely mourned by his people.
THE "RAZOR-BACK" COMING INTO ITS OWN.
(From the Jacksonville Metropolis). Another industry that promises immediate results is the Florida razor-back bacon. It makes jokes, jesus and jibes. Razor-back meat has been brought into great demand in ham and bacon, and it is now being sold in high-class hotels and cafes as razor-back bacon from high-margin hops. meat is sweeter and more tender, and has more of the flavor that the ham used to have when you were a coy. An outstretched concern is now seizing a retailer, etching a house in Florida for the purpose of making a specialty of hams and bacon from the native razor-back, and if they find they can be supplied with sufficient fat, they will buy the year round, we shall have such a packery. When at high-priced cafes razor-back ham is in better demand than we shouldn't be proud of our razor-backs, and induce his tribe to increase?
(From the Richmond Planet.)
The planet is colored assemblages declining in size and anthem, but young Enves has selected a new way of accomplishing the same result. So long as we are American citizens, we would be well for us to use the planet's naturalization shire, let us take out naturalization papers under some other nation's flag and thus be clear of the charge of racial disloyalty. Truth, the flag is a symbol of our nation, and the twining of the stars in the reeflike foids are seldom seen by us.
WHY HE CAME BACK FROM CANADA
From the Muskogee Tattler.)
Artist: John Tattler, who has lived for some time at Winnipeg, Canada, where he has accumulated a reputation for the city, and luck to his home state, on the war. He states as his reason for coming back to Oklahoma, the the city's strong military, and foreigners to join the army or pay tax of fifty per cent, of their income. Mr. Muskow is an accomplished muskogee man, and remains in Muskogee for a few weeks.
A GROWING ALABAMA COMMUNI-ITY.
(From the Norfolk Journal and Guide).
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France. Ashbury always looked upon Negro slavery with contempt. Only in a very few conferences during his life did the question of slavery fall to come under his heated discussions. At heart, every true Christian Gentleman knew the principles of slavery were diamonds of Christianity, yet some were willing to compromise in behalf of the friendship of the members. Still Ashbury felt that no people should be held in slavery unless they were contrary to the doctrines and principles of Methodism. He licensed the first Negro, he afterward proved a preacher rendering valuable assistance to the progress of the church.
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From the St. Luke Herbert
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Republican Convention are sprung up all over the North. Losses in the South make gains in the North.
The first session of the Conference of employed and volunteer workers among Colored women in Chicago was held at St. Louis. There were technical and inspirational discussions pertaining to the work of the Young Women's Christian Herod, of Indianapolis, gave the closing address on the "Christian Task. Its Source of Power," before a joint meeting of the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M C. A.
After many months of absolute inactivity, brought on by the machine having to undergo extensive overhaul at the Service, put in operation in New Orleans with D.W. Wooley as manager, during last year, is again on the streets. The managers in its usual business-like manner on Marilas iras Day the receipts were $35, according to a statement of the manager in the Natchez Weekly Her-
The shoe polish plant of Robert Clayton, 1102 Argyle street, is being worked to capcity owing to the tremendous work required to make the shoe polish. Clayton's is the only shoe polish making firm in Chicago owned by a Negro, and the largest one since the Howard W. Clarkson company some years ago. Clayton makes more kinds of shoe polishes and dyes than any other man in the business, and has the reputation of having the best shoes made in the city, only dries that restores the original color to shop-wear shoes. -Chicago Idea.
At Portsmouth, Va., four houses owned by colored people, Mrs Fannie Walton, Rosa Ponton Fannie Williams and George Reid, were burned to the ground. A good deal of it was badly broken. A small insurance but the loss falls on them heavily at this time, says the "Vigil."
Memorial services in honor of the late Prof. James M. Gregory, former principal of the Bordentown (N. J.) school, died on April 6 at 10 p.m. All friends are cordially invited to attend
J. M. Benson, chairman of the educational department of the colored branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, resigned to resume his former position in the mail service of Indianapolis, Ind.
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LE ROY, N. Y,
Letty, Ne YoMr. And Mrs, Mar-
ent Clark lentertalned “Sunda yClar-
shall aot Warsaw. Mr. and) Ste
feNie Alexander entertained. frost
Jewls so tintit Monday the Rev, and
Sates E. Rose, Miss Emily Pearl
ire Jom. Caledonia, ta vigtting
Hivnds and relatives. The Rev. Mrs,
{rive cnt-to Rochester Monday. ‘The
Rose wGfen'e Social Club gave, a 80-
cer "Briday evening in Its ‘rooms on
cial Fiireet, Stoses Wiluon, of Cale-
Alin, spent Sunday with ‘his uncle,
gent airs, Anson, South street.
{iss “Annte Sellers and Esther Lewls
Mies Qinday: in, Pavilion with the for~
suri parents, Mr. and Mry, J.P,
Seters
HILLBURN., N. Y¥.
Hidbura, SN. TW. ee et eas.
jerdentown School, gave an interest-
Rerwddres gon “Education” at Brook
Ghapel “Sunday evening, The _ Boy
GRouts of Hillburn entertained at Fire-
ian s Mall Monday evening. Among
Those participating were Master Ken-
iein Hillton, of Paterson, and Atrs,
Bilsavern filcks. James '. Giles. | of
Pacerson, was in town over Sunday.
Are Mery Milligan, Sixth street, and
‘Miss Minnfe Morgan spent _ Sunday
Win Mrs, Peter Suffern, 124 Sixteenth
freaue. Mr, and Mrs, George Barto,
of chester, N. X., spent Sunday with
thelr daughter, Mra: Jerry Yandunk.
Jliss Stevenson, who has been sick the
past week, 48 somewhat tmproved,
NORWICH, N. Y¥.
Norwich, N. Y.—The supper slyen
ly the Iida of Promise of the Zion
Chores, Aprit 27, was a success. ‘The
fades of the missionary society of
the Zion Church entertained Tuesday
evening, May 2. ‘The Rev. J. C. Rob-
tr. pastor, left Norwich’ Monday,
May 1, for Loulsvilie, Ky., to attend
the. general conference. "The com-
minder and members: of the G. A. D.
Post voted unanimously to have ‘the
pastor preach the memorial sermon,
Nay 38. They will be the guests, of
the Zion Church. The reports of the
different socletie sof the church
Showed that much progress Is being
made along all lines of church work
The Randall and sisters and Miss The-
reéa Collins, of Oxford, N. ¥.. were
Misting in Norwich Sunday. :
YONKERS. N° Y. 1
Yonkers, N. ¥.—=At the New A. &.
E Zion Church, Sunday, April 30,
large congregations greeted Pastor
John J. Smyer at both services. In
the afternoon the Sunday school was
largely attended. Superintendent Ev-
ans was in charge. Collection for the
das, $30. Willlam Skinner, Linden
street, continues critically {il at his
home’ Little John Rogers continues to
‘e a_spfferer, from whooping cough.
Mrs. Stella Gross attended a reception
jn Kreokiyn, N. ¥., Thursday evening.
James W. Evans, of White Plains, N.
¥ was.a caller at_the New A. M. E,
Zion parsonage Sunday, April 30.
Charles S. Evans left Sunday night for
Louisville, Ky,, as a delegate to the
general conference of the A. M. EF.
Zion. Mrs. Mary C. Griffen, who nas
teen Il for some time, attended the
morning srvice_at New Zion... The
Rev. John J. Smyer left for Louls-
ville, Ky. Monday morning, to attend
the ‘general conference of ‘the A. «MM.
Zion Church. 5
MUMFORD. N.Y. .
Mumford, XN. Y.—Mrs. Henry Jonn-
son ig dil.” The Rev. M. W. Johnson
teing Sunday with My. and” Mfrs, Al-
ST Marshall “Phe officers of the Sec-
OEY Raptise Church silt hold a bust
tos meeting atthe church Saturday
stoning, May. All-aificers are, re>
entei'ta he present, ‘The lt ¥. B.C.
het at 6 20 o'eloc. Kiaat Sunday” even-
ine, ‘with Jahn Carpenter as leader.
Nixa Sunday. Migs Rertha. Simms. will
PAY “The Ladies Missionary Sectety
‘net with Mise Tues Carpenter Friday
302 Hm... Mrs, Clara Carpenter. was
riected vice president and Miss T.ucy
Ciepentar put_on program committee.
Mire Rruce’ Teck consented to furnish
jatterns and ent owt the articles to
rhe sévlety, The next meeting will tre
“ath Mrs, Betty Taylor, Miss Madge
Price and Miss Martha Lewis, of 1c
Row. spent Sunday With Mr. andeAra
[nis Price, Mrs. Adelbert Thompson
and little Adelbert, Jr, and Miss Har-
Set "Armiger, af’ Tachester, visited
itive hater, Mrs. Mare Rannister, Sun-
‘te Wallace arpenter and Frank
Simpson attended the concert and so-
alaiven by. the Young Men's Clut
fla Roy last Friday night.
ITHACA. N. Y.
, Vhaca, N Y—Fred Cook stanped
wit to see Ws parents on his. way
fm ‘Philadelphig to. Detrott, Mich.
Hermione and Dorothy Jackson are
UY Mller serious attacks. of measles
iser Friday. clang members nf the
fn ot Hasner Woman's Club visiteu
ike county farm and made donations
tn the Inmates. W. Lueas, formerty
“t Thurston avenue, “has Rone to
Ko nestor N.Y for the remainder
ot'she seuigon. Among the out-of-town
arse a “agiended, the nists 0
Tithlag Manatt were -Mlasea Marion
Hranstom Tattle Iackson, felen Wit
kinsen' and John Stout. Mrs. Wm.
‘urses and daughter, Edna. Miss Viv-
Bn Carter, of Aubin, Ne Yy was. In
the eits Mat week attending the music
festival Olaf Henderson, Central ave-
nie. lett Monday for Brooklyn, to Te.
-main until June... The W. Cc. T. 1.
‘wet at the home of Mrs. A, Chase ,and
rhs ted tho-following officers: Mrs. E.
\tums, ‘president; "Mes. Mary Morgan,
\ve president; Mra: .Mabel Wright,
secretape Men. Minnte, Smatl, trens-
‘ier Mra, “Eitza"Phomnay chaplain,
Mtired Sones hay heen confined.
her hue with measles, JW. Jonen
ath Mem Ploy’ Meknen, of Ruchester
Were thr week-end guests of Mr. and
Mi" Aimer Fones, Sit Htudson sireet
es, ala Johnson, of Washington. D
Cy artend the annuati Conrell Unt-
Whe" munle featlent: Wille here she
Wrsethe guest of Mr. and Mrs, Archie
eae Siete. street. santas syen:
ne we A. NM. Pe Zion, Cnt ) May
se coneert sabe Siegel tots Bon:
sh: af ta edneattofinl funds” The. fea
“of the progra mwill be a musical;
sain part will Conalat oft Peay
~" " “The Reverles of a Bachelor.’
Tt ‘aractora are: “The LAttle Girl,
No tite MeDantels. "The Cofintrs
' Mise Hentrice Dacse; "The Sum-
fe cnt" Mian Sahel Connors, “Ph
“+ s* cari" Mra, Nannie Seott! “Thi
Use Gini" Mine” Ethel Martin:
+ Wudhtin ofti tiga Viola Gar
. The Indian Girl" Miss Mildrec
The College “Girl” Mis
* Senmtng; “The French Girl!
“4 Davis: "The Quaker Girt!
0M Gnckson: othe Pishioy
Girl,” Miss Katherine Cook; “The Sal-
vation Girl," Mra, Joslo Taylor: “The
Book Worm,” Miss Katherine Willis;
The Mexican Girl," Mrs, Ray, Waller:
“phe Tennis, Girl,"'Miss Maude Cook;
“phe ride,” “Mrs, “Herbert Harne:
~The Piachelor,” E. E. Green. Music
by HB. Murray, "The program, un-
der the direction ‘of Mrs, Marghterlte
Pell Gaither. The supper will be tn
charge, of Mrs, Maria HII and commit
tee. Miss Evie Carpenter, Cornerr,
"18, 19 confined to. the Infirmary, with
an’ attack of measles. .
‘Ansty 13, the. .'T. U, met with
Mrs. A. Chase-for election \of ofticers
for. the next year, as follow: Mrs. E.
Adams, president” Mrs. Mary E. Mor-
gan, vice president; Mrs finite
Small, treasurer; Mrs. Mabel Wright,
secretary; Mre. B, Thomas, chaplain,
re-elected: “Mra. A. Johnson, second
vice president, and Rev. W. D. White,
superintendent of Jail ‘work, ¢lected
for the first time,
NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. _
New Rochelle; N. Y.-S. “Morris, son
of Dr. Charles Morris of Norfolk,
Va, lectured at Bethesda Baptist
Church on last Monday evening.
‘The Rev. Mr, Young, former pastor
of Bethesda Baptist Church of this
city, is holding a serles of meetings
at the Union Baptist Mission during
this week. ;
‘Shiloh Baptist Church was crowded
to the doors last Sunday evening,
when the pastor, the Rey. W. H. Sla-
ter, preached the annual thanksaly-
Ing sermon to the Sons and Daugh-
ters, Sisters and Brothers of Moses.
‘The white papers of this section arc
continuously singing the praises. of
Lloy@Gaynor, a student of Mamaro-
neck, N. ¥., high school. He is the
star player, on the school's basketball
football and baseball teams. The
Evening Standard of this city. says:
“Gaynor Is a crackerjack. We fenr
New Rochelle high school will never
win from Mamaroneck school as long
as Gaynor {s pltching. He finishes
school this year.”
The Rev. W. H, Allen of St. Cathe
rine A. M. EB. Zion Church left for
the'South last Monday evening to at
tend the general conference. He wil
be gone about three weeks, The Rev
Mr Waters will have charge of the
church while he is away.
‘The Triumvirate Tennis Club wil
‘give a spring leap year party an¢
dance at League Hall Friday evening
May 19. The club has agaln securec
the Eccles Court, Winthrop avenue
for the season.
‘The mock trial at Shiloh’ Baptis
Church and Mme. Harper's receptor
at League Hall Thursday evening
May 4.
Mrs. Joseph Bates tendered he
husband a birthday party last. Mon
day evening.
POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y.
Poughkeepsie, X. ¥.— Services at the
Smith’ Street A. M. BL Zion .Chureh
were well attended Sunday. "Pastor
Yan Buren preached in, the morning
on-"A Pecullar Paradox.” The senior
choir rendered a service of song in the
evening. Mra, Mary J. Colden left to
‘attend. the. Seneral conference at
Loulsville, Ky. Pastor Van Buren, wil
Ieave next Monday. stopping en route
at Philadelphia, Pa., at the general
conference of the A. M. BE Chureh
‘The great sucbess of the chicken ple
inner served under auspices of the
Men's Club, on Men's Lay. was due
io the untiring enerky and culinary
alulity of George Maxiil, chef. Easter
Sunday" Pastor , Van Buren ‘baptized
‘Barnestyne May, Eleanor Euxenia and
Charles Eawin—children of Buck and
Tala Mayfield. Mes, Joseph May field
stood sponsor. Mrs. JW. Shaw. has
Teturned to her home at L-aokont
Mountain: Tenn. For trustees of Zion.
Haniel Eldridge and Chester Fairfax
Were chosen ‘The tard follows | Wal-
ter M. Jackson, president, Lewis 11x-
on, vice president; Clarence Anderson.
Secretary: Chester Fairfax, assistant
searetars: Yarbrough Chapmon, treaae
urer: Daniel Eldrldze, Mary J. Gold-
en. dohn Francis and Nellie La Fever.
Mrs, ‘Howard Vanderzee, of ‘Kingston:
Mra, Thomas Johnson and. Miss Mamie
Grithn, ‘of Sag Harbor, called on. the
Ter and Mrs. C. Van Ruren
Miss KE J. Pletcher and) Mrs. Ada
Shaw visited New York City last’ Mov-
day and Tuesday as guests of Miss Clara
Carthern Mise Ada Shaw leit Thurs
day for hershome m Lookout Mountain,
Tenn., where’ she will spend the sum.
mer, .
Mrs CS. Faricss was called te
Washington, DC, hy the death of he
sister-in-law, Mes, John, L, Hickman,
The Neighberhoad Chir met at +
High sireet_ on. Thursday. aiternoon
‘The president, Mrs, J. W. Harden, wa
presented a handsome hax ai flowers
The Rev. Chas S Fares made a shor
address on “Political Economy.”
Woman's day_ at the Ehenezer Raptis
Cinitch At 1043. a.m, prayer an
praise <ervice: at 7.45 p,m. a specia
Program was rendered, The president
Mrs. G, W. Hays, presided. Miss Alic
j Lawrence presided at the piano,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
| Rochester, N. ¥.—-Mra, 1. V. Huteh-
ingon, of Lockport, N. ¥.. spent a few
days with her daughter, Mra, E.-H
Meintyre Mrs, Edward) Vance, Mrs
Snra Howard and Mrs. Anna Carter,
of Elmira, N. ¥,, were Kuests of Mis:
Gladys Mayberry, Wednesday evening
April 26, at the residence of Mr. ahd
Mrs. Chales Jones, 31 Bly street. Mrs
A.M. Kenrney, 498° Caroline street
who was taken ‘sick Tuesday. ts much
Improved, Minn L. Marie Kent, 12%
Ford street: entertained forty guest
in honor of Mrs; Tucla Washington,
of Binghamton; N. ¥.. Thursday even-
ing. After music “and Kames the
Rucats were served Nght refreshments
by the hostess. The Sortniihtls. Sew:
ing Circle met at the home at Mra
Beasle, Smith, 14 Danforth street
Thursday afternoon. Elxliteon mem:
‘hora were present. “A sumptuous re
past wag served by the hostesa, Mrs
Emma’ Duham entertained Mrs. ‘Luels
Washington, of Binghamton, N.Y. a
Iuneheon and a thenter parts ‘Taw.
day afternoon, The Eldurade ‘Tem:
pe No 32,1 BPO. Bot C.. eave
Kew manual recention and ball Wednes:
day. at Marvel Hall. ie hundrec
tauples were present. — Thy ont-of:
town gucata were Ming Althea. Maxon
Miss Laura Ghee, Mixa’ [:xtella ‘Gray
Bf. Je Carter, from Olhion, N, Vs, Mra
‘Sarah Woward, Mrs. Edwara vanee
‘Mrs, Thomas Carter, of Elmira, N. ¥.;
Mrs, Manche Miller, of Genova, N. ¥%5
Mr. und Mrs.” Robinson, Miss 'Robin-
gon, of Warsaw, N. ¥.; Mrs. Logun
and son, of Bradéord, tind Mrs. Elia
Stevens, of Perry, N.Y. Miss Ethel
Yan Buren, 14 Harrison street, enter-
tained at tea Friday evening Mrs. Li-
eln, Washington, of Binghamton, N, ¥.
and Miss L. Marie Kent, of Rochedter,
N.Y. ‘The Rochester ‘Hotel bellmen
will give thelr annual reception and
Dall at Marvel Hall May! 10. The Rev.
J.C, Smith, of Amsterdam, N. ¥,, will
AlLthe pulpit of Zion Church ‘the strat
‘ahd second Sunday In Mays in tho ab-
sence of th epastor, the Rev. J. H.
McMullen, he Intermediate G: .
Society held Easter exercised last Sun-
ay atternoon. Miss MacElvoy, the
polleewoman, gave an address, | The
Rev. J. H. McMullen left last Mon-
day’ morning for the general confer-
ence at Louisville, Ky. Mrs. MeMul-
Jen and-Jamea Morrison left at 6.30
B. m. for the same conference. Airs.
©. C Adams was suddenly caited to
the bedside of her sick brother, Geo.
‘Leonard.of Lockport, N. ¥., who died
Sunday ‘a. m., April’ $0. Sirs." Adams
‘will De out ‘of the city indefinitely.
OMcers of the Civic League of Ro-
chester-and vicinity were installed
Friday evening by J, W. Thompson in
the lectufe room of A. My E Zion
Church ag follows: Rev. James H.
McMullen“president; Professor C._ N:
Van Buren, frst vice-president; Geo.
H. Gibbe,--zecond vice-president; the
Rev. William A. Byrd, secretary! the
Rev. A. M. Kearney, treasurer. "Miss
L, Marie Kent sang “A Litule Bit of
Heaven,” with Mrs, John G. Lee, ac-
‘companist.. Mrs, Gottoms received a
handsome basket of fruit from Mrs.
W. J. “Halkam, of Los Angeles, Cal.
Joseph Butler and Shirley ‘Thompkins
ined with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. John-
gon last Sunday. The Atlas’ Whist
Club was entertained by Mrs. M. Lan-
Gaster at her residence, 195 Troup
street, Friday evening, April 28. Atter
whist, a dainty lunchéon was served
by the hostess. The ‘first prize. was
won by Dr. J. CG. Allen, second by
Mrs. 4, B. Fields,
Because of the widely published state-
ments in colored papers by a Presby-
terian minister reflecting upon. the good
narne of Ds. W. A. Byrd and because of
the irostile attitude taken by the colored
delegates to the last Assembly relative
tothe colored work among Presb
terians, Dr. Byrd asked the Presbytery
of Rochester to investigate the stories.
The Home Mission committee of Pres-
bytery was choseh and after more than
nine months’ investigation made its re-
port at the méeting of Presbytery April
11, in which the committee completely
exonerated Dr. Byrd of anything wrong
and stated that great injustire had been
done Dr. Byrd and by their report they
hoped to repair what ‘had been.done.
IERSEY CITY NT.
sersey GY. Ne J —Latayente Preshe
ycterian Church, the Rev. Charles S.
Freeman, pastor: Services, Sunday,
[May 7, at 10 a. m.; Hrotherhood_pray-
‘er and praise service, 11 a, m.; Sacra-
meht of the Lord's Supper! 2°30 p. m.,
Bible school and adult classes; 4p.
m.. ©. E, Lyceum; § p, m. sermon, The
Willing Workers will have a bread and
cake sale at the home.of Mra. Suns
‘Anderson, Jewett avenue, Saturday,
anderson. eels “anise, Saturday,
‘hers of the ushers" union will present
‘a short sketch In the lecture room of
‘the Lafayette Presbyterian Church.
entitled “Phe Suftragettes." A chick
‘en supper will be served for 10 cents
per plate and a \ietrola will furnish
the musle for the evening The jurtive
whol, under the leadership of Mme
Johnson, appeared In thelr rokes un
Jast Sunday evening and rendered a
beautiful Easter cantata at the evens
ing service.
The regular-meeting of the Frances
‘Harper W. CTU, was held at the
‘resilence ‘of Mrs Sharp, 201 Union
istreet, After the business and hterary
[program a sumptuous repast was served
hy the hostess ‘The next meeting will
ie at Mrs. Frazier's
The regular monthly meeung of the
Harper WC. T UL was held at St.
Mark's ALM. E. Zion Choreh, with a
large and appreciative audience. Mrs,
Jame F Harns, supermtendent — of
i Mothers Department, presented the fol-
jlowing on the program. "Mass Celestine
‘Smith and Miss Mamie Prince, Mrs.
|Eumce Holmes and Miss Karl, “The
iprinepal speaker was Mes, Leha A.
Vendleton of Washington, D. C., whose
jumely advice to mothers was ‘greath
appreciated. The next public: meeting
jill be at this same church on the last
/Sunday an May,
| There will be'a mothers’ and fathers
jcontest by the members of the Murper
We EU at St. Mark's AM EL Z
iChurch, Thursday, May TH. at 8 p.m,
isharp. ‘Contestants are Mr. and) Mrs
{R, J. Mien, Madame Jessie Abrams, G.
1Akrams, E, Houper, M, «Wilson, HT
‘Wahams, E, Freeman, ‘Norman Smith,
{Madames Posten, Robinson, K, Tones
Howell, Peduc, Sharp, Cox, Nollie and
others.” Adnussion, 10 cents
|The Freeman L. T, L. of Lafayette
| Preshsterian. Church is” preparing 1c
Jhold a_Japariese cariiival at the church
May 25and 26, (Jn the 25% the pro-
xram will be presented by the Hurst
L. T. L. of Sglem Baptist Church,
drama: on the 20th, a Japanese wedding
Jig the Robeson 1.,'T."L, of St. Peter's
| Church, Rayonne, Mrs, Williams, leader
Large and appreciative audrences were
jin attendance at Bethe! A6/M. E, Churet
last Sunday,. In the sorting the Rev
|Ro J Williams, presiding:elder of Wes
Philadelphia : District, preached an _ in:
|spirmg sermon. Sunday’ school con:
|vened at 230 p.m The Rev, J. aA
| Morley of Ontarmo, Canada, preached ‘i
ihe afternoon... An interesting program
|\was presented Xt the Christian Endeaven
iy Mrs. K. Banks. In the evening th
{Reve Solomon P. Hood, presiding elder
preached, after which four persons wer
Jbaptized, Excellent music was renderes
JbySthresjunior and sentor’choirs through
iste the day. Services for Sunday, May
isa Monthly communion’ Ua.” am,
JpFeaching . 2.30 p. m.°Sunday school
438 pom, Junior CE League; 8 pm,
|preaching.” Some imnuster will, accom
Juant the Rey. ALT. Murray from th
| Genvral Conference te preach at one 0
[uhest serviers, The Rev, ALL, Murray
Heft on Monday evenmg to attend tie
| Senfenmal General Conference in Phila
‘Jdeighta,"to shiek he a a delegate,
|} St Mark's \OM.E. Zion Church
‘Jersey City. Monmouth’ street betwee
7th and 8th streets, the Rev. J. M.
Hoggard, pastor; residence, 65 Vroom
street; ‘phone, Rergen 287-R, Sunday
services: reaching, 1", m, and 8 p.
mm.; class No. Jag I'p, at, Lee Moore-
man, leader} Sabhath school, 1.30 p. m.
Miss Quinn, “superintendent; Junior
Christian Endeavor, 630 .p, m, Mrs
Lewis, president, first Monday in each
month, trusteesmeeting, M. Lewis, presi
dent; Tuesday evenings, 8 p. m., classes
Nos, 2 and 3, R, M. Smith and Robert
‘Oshorne, leaders; last Tuesday in each
month, members’. social meeting; Wed-
nesday at 8 p. rh, Brotherhood: Friday,
8 p. m, prayer meeting and choir re-
hearsal.
The congregation of St. Mark's is
greatly pleased and delighted at the re-
turn, of the Rev. Hoggard for another
canference year. The Christian En-
deavor had an interesting program last
Sunday under direction of Mrs. Harris
of Zion Baptist Church.
NEWARK N-T
twenty-one guns In Branch | Brook
Park, the blast of thousands of whis-
ues, the ringing of hundreds of church
bells and the assembling of thousands
upon thousands In a’ cosmopolitan
multitude, with five bands ,‘playing
“Onward, Christian .Soldiers,""in unl-
son, and the people taking up the
strain “of the national alr, Newark
opened its 250th Anniversary Celebra-
tlon Monday morning at Brond and
Market streets,
This 1s the beginning of a celevra~
tion which will run until October 1,
and will embrace historle pageants,
musical festivals. military and civic
parades, Industrial, civie, Belgian and
art exhibitions and various other
forms of amusement and - padtimes.
The popular subscription reached the
enormous sum of $250,000, wile the
clty voted $1,500,000 as a memortal
building offering. The decorations are
elaborate, both in the display of flaes
and buntings, where gold and black
holds sway and the magnificent clec~
Wrieal display-at night. 5
The culmination of the Paine's and
Fletcher fight ocer the chorus of 250
voices, Is the final retirement ot Mr.
Fletcher, in 86 far ag the musteal part
fs concerned. Hs algo handed in. his
resignation a% the Negro representa
tive on the committee of one hundred.
But since there-tn little else for the
committee to do now except carry out
the celebration, they could not accept
his resignation,
This leaves the feld entirely In tne
hands-of Prof. aines, who has suc-
ceeded In three Weeks in organizing a
chorus over 250 strong.
Dr. HK. Spearman ieft Wednesday
a, m, for Philadelphia, to attend the
Eeneral conference of the A. M. E.
Church at Mother Bethel, Dr Spear:
man {3 one of the four delegates of
New Jersey, the others being’ the Rev.
H. P! Anderson, of Atiantie City, the
Rev. A. L. Murray, of Jersey City, and
the Rev. RB. Smith, of Grange.” Mr,
L, E. Dancy, of St James’ Church, Is
one of the lay delegates.
one_of the lay delegates. The I. 0.
of St. Lukes held its anniversary ex-
ercises Surfday evening -at Su. James
A.M. E, Church, District Deputy Mrs.
‘A.V. Jefferson“presided. Susie ‘was
furnished by St. James’ Choir and a
quartette composed of Mrs. Charlotte
P, Unos,. Miss Ethel Gray, Messrs. E.
©. Givson’ and Tubert Purrier. Miss
Elsie White recited a poem written by
Bliss Ethel Gray. and W. P. Hunell,
former xrand secretary of the United
Order of Teue Keformers, at Rich-
mond, Vi. soke.s Dr. Spearman de-
Viveted the thanksgiving address, us-
ing ax his sublet “Co-operation” A
larke number of the members of the
Onder were in attendance | Mrs. Ella
[Sintanks returne last week from Mor-
Fstown, where she went to bury. her
father, ‘Ityrd Finnie, who dled Apri
19, affer @ three months” Mliness. The
Rev. Mr. Jos, Stiles, of the A.M. E
Church, where the funeral was hield,
delivered the eulogy. Mrs Charlotte
Finnie, of Morristown, 'N. J,, Is here,
the guest of her daughter, ‘Mrs. lla
Hentanks, Halsey street. Miss Grace
C. Fisher spent .the week-end the
kuest ot her cousin; Miss Dora Ullver,
in Perth Amboy, N. J. The annual
chicken dinner of the ‘Ushers Union
of ‘Thirteenth Avenue Prests terian
Church was a success last Thiirsday.
An excellent procram, was conducted
iy President Ollver Woods,
Miss Gertrude Preston of Moores-
town, N. J, spent her Easter vacation
wath her ‘cous, Miss Anna MeRory.
On Easter Sunday Miss MeKory enter:
tuned Miss Preston and Mrs A John.
snt_at dinner. Sunday, April 30,” Miss
dima MeRory entertained’ Miss Minnie
Patrick of Morristown, N. J. In tie
exenmg they were guests of Miss H.
Lewis and Miss Mary Brulges, HS. Wes
135th street, New York.
RAHWAY N.T.
Kynway, Nv J—The Rey, and Mes,
CE, Flipper, formerly of Central ave-
“nue, have gone w Trénton, NJ. to
hve. The Rev, Me, Flipper was for-
merly pastor of the A. M. B. Church,
‘hut now he 1s gomg to pastor in Tren-
won, N, J.
The Rev. P. D. James preached at the
Ebenezer Baptist Church of Plainfield,
N Ju. last Sunday evening,
Miss Fuel Pyatt spent Saturday with
Miss Wilhelmina White, &5 Haydock
street, "
The Rosa) Manufacturing Company
is offermg food positions ,for colored
women and girls. Among “those there
already are the Nases Rosie Punpinger,
Mattie Reed, Ahce Randolph, Elsie
Jones, Fannie Bond, Annie Washington,
Ruth’ Morton, May White, Mrs. Johi
Mailey, Mrs. “Murray, Mes. L. Jones.
Mrs" ‘Edith’ Middleton, Mrs.” Walter
Suydam, Mrs. W. Brown and Mrs,
Holden. .
Josephs Robinson of New York is visit-
ing his mother, Mrs. T. 1, James, 128
Harrison street.
Mrs,"Moorhead returned to her home,
22. Lafayette street.
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Shell and fam-
aly, 109 Fast Scott avenue, spent Sun-
day with Mre."Shell's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Elighh Gail, 199 Maple avenue.
Mrs. PD. James, who was called 10
Home hama to wecks age owing to
the death of hee hrither, has returned
‘The Rey, and Mrs. J, P. Sampson
have moved from Morristown, N. Ju 40
Rahway. ‘The Rev” Mr. Sampson is the
new pastor of the VW YL IE’ Church, He
sticeecdled the Rea CF, Hlipper,
Wm, Jackson bed at’ his home on
eighty-two years old, a Psident of Rah-
way for thirty years, and a meinber_an¢
trustee of the A. M: E. Church, He's
survived by a widow and a steptdaugh:
ner, Miss Emima Newman, The funeral
{was held last Friday at the A. M. E
Church, the Rev, C. Flipper, the Rev.
Mr. Vanderhorst’ of Long Branch and
the’ Rey, Mr, Sampson in charge.
Miss’ Bertha Augusta Randolpii, aged
sixteen, daughter of Mrs. Clara’ Ran-
dolph, "86 Wyst Grand street, died at
the, Elizabeth General Hospjal at Eliza
ueth, April 25. Miss Randolph was a
member of the A, M. E. Church, ‘The
funeral services were held last Thurs-
day at the A. M. E, Church. She is
sutyived by her mother, three brothers
and one sister. - .
Wednesday, April 26, the Rev. “Mr.
Flipper and wife were’ entertained. by
Mrs, Mary Johnson, Hazlewood avenue,
with a farewell dinner, 15
Miss Rosie Pippinger, 75 Lafayette
street, spent’ Easter Sunday in New
Brunswick,
Wednesday, April 20, a beautiful home
wedding was witnessed by many persons
when Frank Stanley Taylor and Miss
Manila Maine Randolph were, married
by the Rev. C. V. Aaron,. The sister
of the bride, Mrs. ira Cromwell, wa:
bridesmaid, and Clinton Taylor, a brothe:
fof the groom, was best man. “The brid
Wore an attractive gown of blue satin
trimmed with tulle lace and carried
bouquet of bridal roses. A niece of -the
bride, Olga Jackson, was flower girl
iter’ the ceremony refreshments were
served. Mr. and Mrs, Taylor will be a
home on’ Union place.
‘A surprise party was given last Fri-
day night in honor of Miss Ethel Pyatt
Union street, Muss Pyatt received many
heautiful presents, as it was her twenty-
sixth birthday. ‘The ume was passed
with games and music, solos, etc. Those
present were Mr and Mrs, C. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. W' White ‘and. family.
Mr. and Mrs. R, See the Misses E. and
© ‘See, Miss OF Wales, Mr. He” Van
Nunta and Mrs, Leach and many others
Refreshments were served,
Miss Alberta. Freeman, daughter oi
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Freeman, Lewis
Street, was married to Thomas E. King
son Of Mrs, Anme King, Haydock
street, last Wednesday, by the Rev. C.
F, Flipper at the parsonage, The Rev.
Simpson assisted. Mrs, Roy Osborne
was Bridesmaid, while Waker King ia:
est man, The bride wore a pink silk
gown trimmedwit h roses, a white ha
also trimmed with foses, and white sip:
pers, The bridesmaid wore a lavender
chiffon dress trimmed with pearls Afte
the ceremony a reception was held a
Woodbridge. N. J., at the home of Mrs
Rebecca Edwards, a sister of the groom
After Congratulations and a few inter:
esting speeches made by the Rev. C.F
Fhpper and the Rev. Sampson, suppe
was served by a caterer. Mrs.” Fippe
land Mrs Osborne entertained with mu
|sical ‘selections. The home was beauti
fully decorated with+sweet peas, carna
tions, jonquils and roses. After an ex
tended trip Mr. and Mrs, King will re
side in Haydock street.
A farewell reception was given. ir
honor of the Rev. ang Mrs. C.#, Flip
per on Friday evening at the home o
Mr, and Mrs C Samuels, 107 East Scot
avenue The time was passed by play
mg and simging and social conversations
Dehhtiul refreshments were served
Among thove present were the Rev, an
Mire CF Tljper. Mr and Mrs, ‘Thos
Shell and Theodore: Mr and Mrs R
Usborne, Mr. and Mrs, J. Gibson, Mr
and Mrs. D) Edgar, J. ‘Pats, Mrs. 3
Daniels and Mr and Mrs, C. Samuels
Mr.and Mrs, Troy Gibson and Rus
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Plaintieta, N. J.—Funeral “services
were held at Mt, Olivet Baptst. Church
Aiberty street, Tuesday, April 25, over
tho remains of the Rev. M, Vaughan
late pastor of sald church. Floral trib-
tyes from all sister churches were
many’ and henutiful, Sitting on and
around the rostrum were about Atty
or" alxty pastors of various churches
Dmaughout New Jersey and other
siités as well. Several mininters were
alfewed five minutes to read dr speaX.
‘The Rev, Mr. Moons was a’ life long
frlend atthe deceased, and dy hie
request preached the funeral, ‘The edl-
fice was filled from the stairs as you
enter the upper, hall to the choir loft.
‘The Rev, Mr. Vaughan was known tc
hie a fearless -plain speaking, honest
and upright christian man. A’ beautl-
ful solo by the Rev. Geo. W. Craiger,
pastor of the Mt, sGlivet’ Baptist
Church of Orange, N. J. one of the
Rev, Mr. Baughan's favorites wae
sung by requent of the widow of the
deceased, Services continued from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. after which Interment
Was In the family. plot In Linden, N. J.
i_ Mrs, R. Melntyte and Miss Jones of
Brookiyn, N. Y., were the recent Sun-
day guests ‘OC "Mrs. Jas. H. Baling,
Plainfield avenue and West drd street
Mrs. S. Venable of Brooklyn, N.Y.
trecently: spent a week with her sister
Mrs. Probasco, Sr., South 2nd street
Mrs, Emma Banks of Huntington, 1
1, was the week-end guest of Mrs
J. Johnson, East 4th street. Miss Tem:
pil Burgess and Miss C. Cary, were
week-end visitors to New York City a:
kuests of” Miss Burgess’ sister, Mrs
Jas, Baker, West 27th strect.
"Mr. and Ars. Charles Johnson, West
3d street, visited relatives and friend:
in Brooklyn, N, ¥. Mrs. Bobert Field:
and children of Somerville, XN. J., vist
ted her sister agd brother-in-law, Mr
and Mra, WH. Jones, Sr., East 3r¢
street. 3iss Madeline Fisher .former-
ly-of Plainfleld. N. J., was quietly mar-
Hed to Charles Disherhert of New
York, City at the home of her mothe
h/Aest133rd street. The ceremony
xx performed by the Rey. M1. Bishop
pastor of St. Mark's Eplscopal Church
v_efore a jarke audience on a recent
Sunday. ttle Miss" Sophronia Pollard
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Pollard
of Lakewood recited heautituliy at the
Crescent Avenue Church. Mrs. Pol:
lard and family are still visiting, Mrs
Pryor, Plainfeld avenue.
Miss Lorina Johnson and her sister
of Hiton, NX. 3., was “the week-en¢
guest of Miss’ Marporie Venable. Wes
Srd street. Mr. and Mrs. James Car.
ter, Jr.. Piainfleld avenue, were paid 4
visit Sunday, April 36, and left an eigh
sand a half’ pound Woy. Mother ant
babe are doing fine under the profes:
sional care of Dr, Fred Durrah, Plain:
‘field averiue. . s
There is no segregation in the Mer.
derwolf Temple, the singing of the tw
hundred and fifty voices Is fine an¢
Dr. Merderwolf states there 1s _n
Cheixtian act In-one who putts himsel
up .to be better than any one else
About five thousand people were pres:
‘ent Sunday evening, April 36.
PERTH AMBOY.N.T
Perth Amboy, N. J.—Preaching was
in,the morning as usual Sunday, April
30, by the pastor, the Rey. M.’ Ross,
at’ the Second Baptist Church, Gor:
don street. Afternpon services’ were
held, when threé deseons were or-
dained The sermon was preached by
the Rev, Mr, Hamilton of St. John’s
Raptist Chureh of Jersey Land, NJ
The Rev, Mr Jackson of New Bruns-
wick and the Rev. Mr Tape of Me:
tuchen officiated. “The deacons were
Rufus Montique, David Snow, Lewis
«Moore. A lake collection was lifted.
The converts at the Second Bap-
itist Church, Gordon street, will be
jhaptized at Westfield Baptist Church
next Sunday, May 7. Sermon will be
\Preached by’ the pastor of Westfield
{Church Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Hag:
litt of Jersey Land, N. J.” Baptising
|ny the pasipr. A chartered car will
Heave Amboy at 2 o'clock, corner
‘Smith and State streets, and will stop
{at various points.
| The DR. C Women's Club had its
[regular meeting at Mrs. Chas. Jones
!Oak street, Inst Monday evening.
j Miss Mamle Hawkins, from Tren:
ston, NJ, was home visiting her par-
“ents,, Mr and Mrs. William Hawkins,
‘last Sunday,
| Miss Amanda Mason celebrated her
juwentyfirst birthday: Saturday, April
,2, at Mrs Horace Wilson's. Com:
Hnivree street. ;
| A parlor socal was given by Mrs
James Jackins, Division street, Jast
Monday’ evening,
Mrs. Alex, Wilson, Division street,
reniertained Mrs, Robert Lindsay and
Mrs, Howard Anthony last) Monday
evening.
Jumes Jackins, Division street, has
been suffering from i severe cold, but
is improving.
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fekolomy |
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1[COOC i
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Paterson, N. J.—Kenneth -Hintom,:
Lester Curry and: Perey” Schoseld
were gubsta of Mrs, Lucinda Johnson:
of Ridgewood, N. J. Sunday, April. $8)
Atter having’ lungfeon they enjoyed
‘an outing In Mrs./Johnson’s automio:
bile ~ . i!
: The Incorporators Jrs. of Patersom:
Inst week closed a successful season:
of basketball, having won imonty:
Seven games and lost one, that, one}
Veing to thelr senlors ‘in -a--practios:
game, score 39 to 31. They were, much’
Tandleapped by the loss of thelr: stax.
center, Hutchinson, who gnly played
eleven games, but Taylor ‘Yas an eff
cfent substitute. ‘The cup which: was:
donated by Mr. Richards td, the; most’
popular player In Paterson was-award::
‘ed to Hutchinson, He fs Held fn high’
esteem among the local fans, as'is:
his teammate, Hinton. The boys would.
lke to show their wares to some’ of;
‘the .New York bantamwelght teams:
next season. "Ee
‘The Incorporators held their annual;
banquet at the. Armory, April "27,
Caterer Jones had charge of the af:
fair. 8
‘Mr, Hinton, who Inst yea? made a:
reputation for himself in the annual
games of the Northern New Jersey:
A. A., will again compete tn an open’
field.” The games will be, held at
Olypmic Park, May 9. a
MISS STELLA HOGANS’
175 Pearl St. Patersen,N.J.
Also Visiting Hair Dresser. *
Only Mme. C. J. Walkers System Used,
; BAYONNE N IT. .
_ Bayonne, N. J—Jas.+C. “Mason of
Philadelphia spent Easter . Sunaay
with his sisters, Mrs, Keith, Mrs, Mit-
chell and Mrs, William Valentine of
this city, ss
The Misses Mabel Winchester and
Edna Jobnson spent Saturday, April
29, with their friend, Mrs. Crawley, of
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Miss Frances Mulford visited rela-
tivés and friends at Cranford, N. J.,
Sunday, April 30.
Licentiate Samuel Gibson of An-
gelic Baptist Church preached morn-
fog and evening at St. Peter's A. M.
B. Zion Church, Sunday, April sv. ~
_ Isaac Anderson, 9 West 9th street,
‘has been indisposed with an attack of
the grip. ,
| Mr, and Mrs, James H. Douglass,
69 West 18th street, gave a leap year
reception on Easter Monday. night
The guests were served with all the.
daintles of the season.
Master Russell Mann and mother,
of Summit, N. J., were guests during
Easter week. -
Or, and Mrs. James .H. Douglass
gave a dinner Sunday, April. 30;..in
jRonor of age
tyre of New York... “Phos presen
were Mrs. L. M. Patterson, Mr.“ and
Mrs. Harry Richards, Mrs. Pattersoh,
Mr. Belemany, Miss Hunter, Mra. A.
A Brown.
PRINCETON NT.
Princeton, N. J.—The Presbyterian
Church ts holding its annual bazaar,
well attended.
Irving . Forrier_ {s_ seriously” iM.
_ The Rev. C. T. Jones has resigned
the pastorate of Bright Hope Bapust
Chureh. .
ihe Misses Moore are In Philadel
pha.
Mrs. H.M. Austin has returned from
North Carolina.
Miss Margaret Nash of Philadel-
phia visited her aunt, Mrs. Guy, in‘
Princeton.
Miss Eva Royster and mother spent
Easter in Atlantic City,
‘The Princeton Y. MC. A. baseball
team defeated the New Brunswick A.
C. Saturday, April 29, score 8—6.
Arthur Moore and’ Joseph Neison
spent Saturday in Philadelphia,
€ ORANGE, N. J
Oranké N. J—R. M. Meroney, sec~
fours of the ‘Carlton “avenue bréneh
¥ Mc.A, Hrooklyn, N. ¥., addressed
the meeting of the Dokwood branch, Yy
MC. A, Sunday afternoon. Solos
Wore rendered by Dr Sutherlate
chalrman ef the braieh; 11, S. Day,
and Miss M. Coleman. J. H. Bufok ,
W. Richmond and J. Brooks led. tha,
singing with plano and trombone.
Chairman Gtihert Woodey, of the Te
gious committee, was in charge of tho
meeting. Walter R. Rrudeh 18 secte~
tary. Joha M. Royall, of New Yorks
“will speak Sunday, May 7 at 4 P. thy
at Bbenezer Hapust Church, HIM
site.
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1915
THE PROOF OF LOYALTY. We believe that every member of the race in Greater New York will want to contribute to the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. We do not believe that they will wait to be asked personally, but will willingly send their contributions direct to the committee. The women and men of Greater New York are covering churches, Sunday schools and the homes for contributions. No sum will be refused. Ten thousand dollars must be raised in the greater city. No one will be begged; race pride is the slogan. The man and what he stood for is all that is necessary. The boys and girls are seeking an education, so that they too will be prepared to go out into the world and teach others the value of education and the importance of knowing how to do things.
Booker Washington was always at the service of his people—North, South, East and West. He worked unceasingly for his race. He never tired. He never said no. He stood abuse and was misrepresented, but he never permitted himself to be swerved from doing his duty to his race as God gave him the light to see it. We do not believe the members of the race are going to permit themselves to fall down in this great and worthy undertaking. Let every man, woman and child begin from this day to do his and her part to raise the money. We appeal to the members of the race in all parts of the country. For Greater New York, Dr. E. P. Roberts, 45 East. 42d street, Room 11. Other sections of the country can send direct to Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee, Ala. Don't delay, for delays are dangerous.
AN INFAMOUS LAW.
Several years ago the Florida Legislature passed a law making it a crime for any white person to teach in a colored school. The law was aimed at the schools which were founded and are supported by Northern philanthropy. When the law was passed it caused consternation among the white teachers engaged in those schools and their friends. Later, it became tacitly understood that the law was unconstitutional and would not be invoked, so these teachers finally went on with their work as before.
This week three Catholic sisters of charity were arrested in St. Augustine, Fla., by the sheriff, charged with teaching colored children in the convent there, and were given a hearing before the court.
Two of the sisters were released on their own recognizance, the other refused to accept liberty upon the conditions which the court extended, and was held a prisoner at the convent.
In our opinion, this incident will lead to the annulment of this most infamous and cruel law. We do not believe that public sentiment in Florida will stand for this outrageous act. If three "yankee" school marms, teachers in a school built by Northern philanthropists, had been arrested, the Negro-hating element in Florida would have rejected at it; but St. Augustine is a Catholic city, and sisters of char-
Our article of some weeks ago entitled "Pagan Temples" has brought us a letter from one of our readers who feels that we are lacking in respect for the church. We do not understand how our correspondent, if he read the article carefully, can charge us with anything like lack of respect for the church, unless he limits the term "church" to mean the building which houses a religious organization. The letter is as follows: To the Editor of The New York Arg
10 TO THE BODY OF THE NEW YORK ACE
In your last issue I noticed an editorial entitled "Pagan
Temples."
In your last issue I noticed an
Temple."
Is it possible that the historic chur
you refer to, has no more prestige or
sentative, intelligent and respected edite
Christ went to the beautiful Temp
out those who desecrated it, and when
for using the precious ointment, He
always with you, me ye have not." And
age of Puritanism, when a cold "meetie
worship God in. And when one trav
cathedrals of Europe we feel as though
in architecture except in height. Your
all demonimations. "Diplomacy," the
essential to its welfare. Respectfu
that the historic church, not more prestige or rest, and respected editor? "The beautiful Temple of Jerusalem it, and when Judah ousted ointment, He said ye have not." And again, when a cold "meeting he and when one travels and we feel as though Nebuchadnei in height. Your value "Diplomacy," therefore are. Respectfully,
and history of the Church, material evidence of its spiritual power. He some churches to he surpass in splendor once tends to make our instead of a living, not in our article to lead he be held in a "cold" church building should beauty should be the it were necessary to Christianity, we the buildings go, we cg held in an oak groove over the reference to
always stress upon the palem- and drove outist went into the tent this alone is an indiive building. But m each shed additional lives reverses 5 and 6, and sake of the temple, bones and gifts, he says which ye behold shall not be left one he thrown down.
are taken strictly as just did not consider the temple as essen have convinced ours have shared his opiomp and pride on the
Is it possible that the historic church, this "Pagan Temple" you refer to, has no more prestige or respect from our representative, intelligent and respected editor? If not, why?
Christ went to the beautiful Temple of Jerusalem and drove out those who desecrated it, and when Judas rebuked the woman for using the precious ointment, He said, "The poor ye have always with you, me ye have not." And again, we have passed the age of Puritanism, when a cold "meeting house" was sufficient to worship God in. And when one travels and sees the beautiful cathedrals of Europe we feel as though New York is far behind in architecture except in height. Your valuable paper is read by all demonimations. "Diplomacy," therefore, I should think essential to its welfare. Respectfully.
The long and varied history of the establishes this truth: the material evidence ratio to the vitality of its spiritual power against the tendency of some churches things that rival and even surpass in splendid world. Such extravagance tends to make crystalized monument instead of a living.
There was nothing in our article to we believe church should be held in a "we expressly said that a church building comfortable, and its beauty should be of dignity. However, if it were necessary meeting house and cold Christianity, we be the choice. So far as buildings go, wonderful meeting being held in an oak.
In charity, we pass over the reference of Europe.
Our correspondent lays stress upon into the temple at Jerusalem and drove far as we can learn, Christ went into the or four times in his life; this alone is and he attached to the mere building. But direct words of his which shed addition in St. Luke, chapter 21, verses 5 and 6,
5. And as some spake of the temp with goodly stones and gifts, h
6. As for these things which ye bel in which there shall not be left that shall not be thrown down.
Even if these words are taken strictly theless reveal that Christ did not consist hand-wrought metals of the temple as he was teaching.
We trust that we have convinced other readers who may have shared, his against the display of pomp and pride of
The long and varied history of the Christian church clearly establishes this truth: the material evidence of its wealth is in inverse ratio to the vitality of its spiritual power. For that reason we spoke against the tendency of some churches to house themselves in buildings that rival and even surpass in splendor the temples of the pagan world. Such extravagance tends to make of Christianity a petrified, crystalized monument instead of a living, moving force.
There was nothing in our article to lead any one to think that we believe church should be held in a "cold meeting house"; in fact, we expressly said that a church building should be commodious and comfortable, and its beauty should be the beauty of simplicity and dignity. However, if it were necessary to choose between a cold meeting house and cold Christianity, we think the former ought to be the choice. So far as buildings go, we can conceive of the most wonderful meeting being held in an oak grove.
In charity, we pass over the reference to the beautiful cathedrals of Europe.
Our correspondent lays stress upon the fact that Christ went into the temple at Jerusalem and drove out the money changers. So far as we can learn, Christ went into the temple not more than three or four times in his life; this alone is an indication of the importance he attached to the mere building. But more than this, we have direct words of his which shed additional light. They are recorded in St. Luke, chapter 21, verses 5 and 6, and read as follows:
5. And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
6. As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Even if these words are taken strictly as a prophecy, they nevertheless reveal that Christ did not consider the polished stones and hand-wrought metals of the temple as essential to the religion which he was teaching.
We trust that we have convinced our correspondent, and any other readers who may have shared his opinion, that we spoke only against the display of pomp and pride on the part of the church.
RAVING AGAIN.
The Democratic Administration has water ever since the present Congress of statesmen have had small chance to make questions which have absorbed the attention past months have been those that had to of the nation; such questions were, nature members who get into Congress solely the nigger," so their opportunities for know they were on the job and earning a
However, a bill to establish a juvenile Columbia came up the other day and gestative Clark of Florida offered an amputation officers and institutions for the amendment was defeated; this serve perative oratory which has been so long
Representative Howard of Georgia the objection by Representative Staff amendment. He asserted that Negro Columbia at the Atlanta penitentiary had that institution by 25 per cent.
"I am heartily in favor of education opposed to taxing my people to give curlycues in the way of education to niggers that can be of no benefit to the Representative Davenport of Okla nigger cannot be raised to as good monest white man," and Representative sisted that "it is not necessary to for friend."
"The old time darky," he added, "is but the young Negro, broadly speaking upstart and nuisance God Almighty of earth."
In this manner these small potato seral hours, filling the halls of congress demonstrating how they got to Washing were at home; here they could shine; and
administration has been present Congress convoy all chance to make absorbed the attention those that had to doitions were, naturally, congress solely through opportunities for lettiob and earning their establish a juvenile other day and gavea offered an amendinstitutions for colored; this served tohas been so long perioward of Georgia maderepresentative Stafford of asserted that Negroes fanta penitentiary had imspent cent. in favor of education,"many, people to give ally of education to a crenof no benefit to them."Davenport of Oklahoma used to as good moral s and Representative Ruot necessary to fondle.arky,"he added, "is geno, broadly speaking, is the God Almighty everthe small potato statehalls of congress wiher got to Washingtony could shine; at la
The Democratic Administration has been in such constant hot water ever since the present Congress convened that the 22 caliber statesmen have had small chance to make themselves heard. The questions which have absorbed the attention of Congress during the past months have been those that had to do with the general welfare of the nation; such questions were, naturally, beyond the ken of those members who get into Congress solely through their ability to "damn the nigger," so their opportunities for letting the folks back home know they were on the job and earning their salaries have been slim.
However, a bill to establish a juvenile court in the District of Columbia came up the other day and gave them a chance. Representative Clark of Florida offered an amendment providing separate probation officers and institutions for colored and white children; the amendment was defeated; this served to loosen the flood of vituperative oratory which has been so long pent up. Listen:
Representative Howard of Georgia made a vehement reply to the objection by Representative Stafford of Wisconsin to the amendment. He asserted that Negroes from the District of Columbia at the Atlanta penitentiary had impaired the morale of that institution by 23 per cent.
"I am heartily in favor of education," he added, "but I am opposed to taxing my people to give all sorts of hifalution curlycues in the way of education to a crowd of Washington niggers that can be of no benefit to them."
Representative Davenport of Oklahoma said: "The best nigger cannot be raised to as good moral standard as the commonest white man," and Representative Rucker of Missouri insisted that "it is not necessary to fondle a Negro to be his friend."
"The old time darky," he added, "is generally a good citizen, but the young Negro, broadly speaking, is the most complete upstart and nuisance God Almighty ever allowed to walk on earth."
In this manner these small potato statesmen continued for several hours, filling the halls of congress with foul atmosphere and demonstrating how they got to Washington. On this subject they were at home; here they could shine; at last, there was something it are highly esteemed throughout the State, they spend their lives working and teaching among the people, both white and colored, so this arrest has caused a sensation.
The Catholic Church, among all churches, is least a respector of class distinctions, and we feel convinced that it will fight this matter through to the finish.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MEXICAN SITUATION. More than once the friends of the administration have asserted that President Wilson inherited the Mexican situation from President Taft. At the recent GRANT day banquet of the American Club in Pittsburgh, PHILANDER C. KNOX, who was President Taft's Secretary of State gave facts and dates to prove that there is no truth in the assertion.
He said in part:
"When MADERO resigned on February 19, 1913, the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Mexican Constitution became President — PEDRO LASCURAIN. He appointed Gen. HUERTA Minister of War. The Minister of Foreign Affairs then resigned and the office devolved on HUERTA February 19, 1913.
Torrington, Ct.
the Mexican situation from President TAFT. At the recent GRANT day banquet of the American Club in Pittsburgh, PHILANDER C. KNOX, who was President TAFT's Secretary of State gave facts and dates to prove that there is no truth in the assertion.
He said in part:
"When MADER resigned on February 19, 1913, the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Mexican Constitution became President — PEDRO LASCURAIN. He appointed Gen. HUERTA Minister of War. The Minister of Foreign Affairs then resigned and the office devolved on HUERTA February 19, 1913.
cautious the Flood which their owners made and numerous roads would comprehend. How long they would have kept up the discussion nobody knows; but Speaker Clark cut the whole thing short by taking the floor and saying:
"Now, what is all this hullabaloo about, that you have been carrying on here for two hours when you ought to have passed this bill an hour and a half ago? It is about a question as dead as a man who lived before the Flood. This color question is working itself out and has got to be worked out by individual communities and States. But my urgement upon you to-day is to quit this kind of debate and go to work and get ready to get away from here."
We cannot help but note that in these few words Speaker Clark said more for the Negro than has been uttered by Mr. Wilson in all the public statements he has made since he became President.
As to the statesmen born out of their time; that is, a little over a half century too late, it is sufficient to quote an old and very tense saying. "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad."
THE BOGEY-MAN.
"Constitution," which recently was about the Negro, now contends googey-man of Southern politics of Georgia into line. "The disturbed because of the prominent Republican conventions just the party, colored men are in Georgia daily seems to be great Republican political affairs burden:
Significance of this situation becomes view of past professions. We have negroed Republican party upon the Negro. And yet to-day the Negro important factor in the situation. This is serious enough to warns, a herculanean effort to change:
These circumstances, if there was a people of Georgia, irrespective of political and recriminations, should get now. What we want to keep that party prestige which also keep Georgia in the right place to maintain a solid and irresistible tie to sweep everything before it "right place" in which "party days keep Georgia? Is it in the states in the Union? The civilization? The place where "The Constitution" is rightible organization" has sweptdom of thought and speech, is now before it.
Constitution's" editorial concludes warning:
be an awful thing to see Georgia contending for the Negro vote. Timing has been so maddened the twoth divided on all things except to white supremacy—political raceocrats take note!
city of colored men in the Red more of a threat to the welling of the sun; and nobody knew. But the white voters of it not be allowed to do any can the result be better acclim of Negro domination? Is "The Constitution" is willing toack.
The Atlanta "Constitution," which recently has said some fair and square things about the Negro, now considers it necessary to trot out the old bogey-man of Southern politics, in order to frighten the white voters of Georgia into line. "The Constitution" appears to be greatly perturbed because of the prominent part taken by colored men in the Republican conventions just held in that state. In both factions of the party, colored men are important factors.
The great Georgia daily seems to be greatly disappointed over the turn which Republican political affairs have taken, and raises the following lament:
The significance of this situation becomes extraordinarily striking, in view of past professions. We have heard much about the reorganized Republican party upon the basis of the elimination of the Negro. And yet to-day the Negro becomes seemingly the most important factor in the situation.
It feels that this condition is serious enough to demand a warning cry, a call to arms, a herculanean effort to save the Empire State of the South; it says:
Under these circumstances, if there was ever a time when the white people of Georgia, irrespective of past differences, of criminals and recriminations, should get together in solid phalanx, it is now. What we want to do, what we must do, to maintain that party prestige which always has kept and always will keep Georgia in the right place as long as we remain together, is to maintain a solid and irresistible organization that shall continue to sweep everything before it.
What is this "right place" in which "party prestige" has always kept and will always keep Georgia? Is it in the place of being one of the most illiterate states in the Union? The place where child labor is a disgrace to civilization? The place where lynching is committed with impunity? "The Constitution" is right in saying that this "solid and irresistible organization" has swept everything before it; it has swept freedom of thought and speech, independence of action, and respect for law before it.
"The Constitution's" editorial concludes with this terrible picture and solemn warning:
It would be an awful thing to see Georgia white men divided in factions contending for the Negro vote.
The warning has been sounded in the two Republican conventions, both divided on all things except one, and that the most serious to white supremacy—political racial equality. Let Democrats take note!
Now, the activity of colored men in the Republican organization in Georgia is no more of a threat to the welfare of that state than is the daily rising of the sun; and nobody knows this better, than "The Constitution." But the white voters of Georgia must be kept in line, they must not be allowed to do any independent political thinking, and how can the result be better achieved than by springing the bogey-man of Negro domination? It is sad to see that a great paper like "The Constitution" is willing to lend itself to play the miserable trick.
A PRETTY PICKLE.
The Democratic leaders in F and keep the party organization a law for a very complex primary ida primary ballot and election s twelve days after an election to parts of the state. This was just the sort of this wanted, and it worked like a chai with it at present is that the law held on June 6; and the National St. Louis on June 14. In all prodelegates to the convention will so it appears impossible for the F even in time to vote on the moti It would be difficult to ima grashing of teeth that is going on it is not hard to guess what will the present primary election law.
static leaders in Florida, in ordi-
ty organization a sort of clo-
complex primary election. S
t and election system that it
an election to get the tabu
at the sort of thing the Florida
worked like a charm up to the
is that the law calls for the p
and the National Democra-
tic 14. In all probability, the
convention will not be known
possible for the Florida delega-
tote on the motion to adjourn
difficult to imagine the am
that is going on in the Demo-
guess what will be the fate of
any election law.
The Democratic leaders in Florida, in order to remain in power and keep the party organization a sort of close corporation? passed a law for a very complex primary election. So complex is the Florida primary ballot and election system that it requires from ten to twelve days after an election to get the tabulated returns from all parts of the state.
This was just the sort of thing the Florida Democratic leaders wanted, and it worked like a charm up to the present. The trouble with it at present is that the law calls for the primary elections to be held on June 6; and the National Democratic Convention meets at St. Louis on June 14. In all probability, the result of the votes for delegates to the convention will not be known before June 17 or 18; so it appears impossible for the Florida delegation to reach St. Louis even in time to vote on the motion to adjourn.
It would be difficult to imagine the amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth that is going on in the Democracy of Florida, but it is not hard to guess what will be the fate of the men who framed the present primary election law.
"February 19, HUERTA became provisional President."
Mr. Knox went on to say that the TAFT administration immediately requested from HUERTA a number of assurances, preliminary to recognition, and that while these negotiations were pending Mr. Wilson came into office; that is, the twelve intervening days passed before President TAFT could complete the negotiations necessary for recognition.
Mr. Knox said further:
"What Mr. WILSON inherited from Mr. TAPP was an outstanding unanswered diplomatic note to the de facto HUERTA government at Mexico City asking for. definite assurances for the security of American rights and the adjustment of American-claims.
"What Mr. Wilson did was to repudiate the policy of his predecessor, in this as in all other things, and create a situation that made the adjustment of American rights impossible."
This definitely settles the question as to who is responsible for the deplorable Mexican situation.
which recently has said some faint Negro, now considers it necessary to southern politics, in order to frighten line. "The Constitution" appears of the prominent part taken by colonyventions just held in that state. In need men are important factors. It seems to be greatly disappointed over political affairs have taken, and raises its situation becomes extraordinarily serious. We have heard much about tyranny upon the basis of the elimination. The Negro becomes seemingly the situation.
It is serious enough to demand a warm mean effort to save the Empire State, if there was ever a time when irrespective of past differences, of ins, should get together in solid what we want to do, what we must stige which always has kept and right place as long as we remain and irresistible organization that thing before it.
In which "party prestige" has always aa? Is it in the place of being one or another? The place where child labor is place where lynching is committed" is right in saying that this nation" has swept everything before it and speech, independence of action.
The final concludes with this terrible picture to see Georgia white men divided Negro vote. Ended in the two Republican con- things except one, and that the city—political racial equality.
Men in the Republican organization put to the welfare of that state than did nobody knows this better, than white voters of Georgia must be kept to do any independent political be better achieved than by spring examination? It is sad to see that aon" is willing to lend itself to play
Florida, in order to remain in power, a sort of close corporation? passed over election. So complex is the Florida system that it requires from ten to get the tabulated returns from all using the Florida Democratic leaders form up to the present. The trouble calls for the primary elections to be real Democratic Convention meets at probability, the result of the votes for not be known before June 17 or 18. Florida delegation to reach St. Louis to adjourn. Imagine the amount of wailing and in the Democracy of Florida, but be the fate of the men who framed
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY
PRAISE FOR MISS BOND.
To the EDITOR of The Age
As I have seen in your issue of April 20 a communication relative to a talk given by Miss Caroline S. Bond, secretary of the Colored Y. W. C. A., at a meeting of the local W. C. T. U. permit me to say that the writer sure that Miss Bond was added by Miss Bond that time were calculated to produce in the minds of her hearers a deep and admiring interest in the members of that branch of the Y. W. C. A. in view of their high alms and creditiveness. Miss Bond aroused in the hearts of her listeners a new sense of the value of the work in which that association is engaged. Those who were privileged to listen to Miss Bond on that occasion were also impressed with her ability and the genuine devotion to her work which she enlisted.
They did not at all gather from her remarks that she regarded the colored girls of Montclair as imbecile or immoral. Those in that class were spoken not by any messional cases, who did not by any messional cases, whom she came in contact. It is certainly to be regretted that any adverse impression with regard to the tenor of Miss Bond's remarks has been received from the report of her talk and from the meeting she be added that the writer's this letter has always been a warm friend of the colored people and spent ten years among them in educational work in the South. She will always retain a sense of in their welfare, and certainly would not wish to be in any way the means of misrepressing them.
CHAIRMAN PRESS COMMITTEE
MONTCLAIR W. C. T. H.
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To the Editor of The Age:
Klindt, the following in your
column:
I. Richard Manuel Bolden, desire to publicly thank the Rev. F. M. Jacobs, DD, M.D., of Brooklyn, N. Y., for his interest in the matter with regard to my, standing in the A. M. E. Zion connection. As is well known, all of my early training, as well as opportunities for religious and civil service, was with the M. E. Zion Church for which I am grateful. If as facts will show, conspirators worked to injure me because of my kindly but dangerous knowledge of their corrupt practices and would unceasingly try to discredit me, then, there is no need of my wasting more time and money chasing the rainbow of hope. I want to further thank my friends in our country general for their kind thoughts of me. I also want to assure them that I most reluctantly yield, without further protest on my part, to the will of my persecutors, whatever joy or glory they may derive from such relentless spirit in the name of him who said, "Love ye one another as I have loved you." If the Bishops and others in authoritarian help they seek, I leave it to them and their consciences. While a member of Zion connection I always did my duty, and this no one can deny.
My Lord, the Emanuel would have me, to be humble and cherish love for all men and things. He revealed to me the Creed and Covenant of. The Emanuel Church in the world and the business by His authority. The Holy Spirit hath sealed me for this service. If there are any people who are endeavoring to love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength and their neighbors as themselves, the Emanuel Church as themselves, in establishing this work in various sections of our country. The Emanuel Church endeavors to form a community life in which the thought of Emanuelism is supremely manifested. Author, Sister I. Richard Manuel Bolden, the founder of this church, ask you to obey the Holy Spirit and write or send for me or one of our preacher teachers to set-up this institution in your midst and we will gladly, in Our Lord's name, demonstrate the Truth of Emanuelism in your life, town and business. We are expressed in the following lines—What matter, friend, though you and
What matter though we sow in tears,
And crops fall at the reaping?
With fruit fright years
Fall, perish in our keeping?
Upon our hoarded treasures floods,
Arise, and tempests scatter;
If faith beholds beyond the clouds,
A clearer sky, what matter?
What though our castles fall,
And disappear while building?
Though strange handwriting" on the wall,
Flame out amid the gilding?
Though every idol of the heart,
The world is a palace,
Though hopes decay, and friends depart.
If heaven be ours, what matter?
SALUTING THE FLAG.
Mr. James W. Johnson,
New York Age,
New York, N.Y.
Dean-Sir: I take this opportunity to express my agreement with you with regard to your article on "The Boy Who Refused to Salute the Flag."
I am glad to see that you are not blinded by your sentiment.
I am sure that you are entirely right in the position which you maintain in your editorial.
Southern Increase of Mob Murders for Many Causes Marks National Tendency Toward Added Crimes of Violence
(The disciplined letter to the Philadelphia Public authority by a national authority on the statistics and psychology of lynchine—Editor of New York Age.) To the Editor of Public Ledger:
The lynching to-day of John Dukes in Ronitay, Fla. prompts me to say that the disquieting evidences of a national authority on laziness and crime not the least is the revival of lynching during 1915 and 1916. There was last year 98 of these lamentable occurrences, or the highest number, with three exceptions, during the last fifteen years. Ninety-nine calls itself civilized emblem of a disfruitful and alarming condition. If a single person has been brought to justice and properly punished, there are no records available to show that this has been the case. In its origin quite probably lynching was largely on behalf of a exceptional crime against society for the punishment of which the usual methods and judicial procedure seemed inadequate.
The lynching of Nerroes in the South on account of unspeakable crimes against white women constitutes, at least at the present time, but a small fraction of the total number of lynchings or a variety of reasons. John Dukes was arrested according to the record published by the Chicago Tribune, the crimes for which persons were lynched during 1915 were: Murder, 49; theft, 11; rape, 9; murderous assaults, 7; attempted rape, 4; alleged murder, 3; polished mules, 3; accessory to murder, 2; insulting women, 2; race prejudice and unnamed crimes, 2; polished mules, 3; addition, three persons were victims; riders. Two of the 93 persons lynched were women. As pointed out in a letter to the Atlanta Constitution of March 9, 1916, "In all the lynchings I have read about in Georgia not a single member of the mobs has been killed wounded or have an apprehended the incarcerated or the officers been injured in the defense of prisoners." Georgia, during 1915, in some years past, held first rank in acts of mob violence of this kind. If any one has been brought to justice and been punished in the State of Georgia on account of lynching, the fact has not been made a matter of lynching is no longer confined to those crimes, black or white, who commit unspeakable crimes upon women, but in a large proportion of cases lynchings are now for ordinary crimes, with regard to which civilized, society has adequate methods of judicial procedure and the certainty of drastic punishment.
As pointed out in the Atlanta Constitution of March 7, in an editorial
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discussing "Real Georgia Issues," of the questions to be asked the candidates for governor, the first and most measure, the most important for a safeguard of Southern civilization is, "What remedy do you propose for the elimination of lynching and mob law in this State?" It would be interesting to know the replies which have been given to this precise and thoroughly considered question. Under date of March 10, 1916, the Savannah Morning News contained an article on a Tennessee lynching at Lebanon, at which, according to Tennessee newspapers, a mob of masked men from 75 to 100 county jail, took the keys from the sheriff and jailers, took out a Negro who had fatally wounded the child of the Lebanon police, took him to the public square of the city and were hanged him. More than a thousand persons, including women, saw the murder of an American woman in connection by the Nashville Tennessee. Lebanon is one of the oldest, one of the most conservative, one of the most stable towns in Tennessee," an dyst in a community which, by all ordinary standards, should be a ballallick of civilization, which is but the equivalent of land, of an amenable occurrence of this kind is ever made the occasion of a public exhibition.
A Georgian living at West Orange, N. J., under date of January 25, in a letter to the Evening Sun, of New York, published February 5, 1913, inquires as to why "everybody is whoooping and howling for the protection of our citizens," and quotes Senator Borah, of Idaho, having said, "In God's name, has the time come when we will not protect our citizens?" For if so, he continues.
Why does not the Government apply this policy in Georgia, where so many lynchings occur each year? When Georgians can't control their mobs any better than they seem to, and when their investigations after lynchings prove too much it would seem as though the people in the outside who are "civilized" might step in and do something.
What that "something" should be, however, nobody seems to know.
Referring to the lynching record of 1913, the Washington Times, under date of January 2, 1916, points out that
Fifteen states may take what pride they wish from the fact that they were in the lynching zone. Georgia has the unenviable distinction of being the last in only 11 of the 69 lynchings in which the crime charged that one upon which advocates of the "unwritten, law base their claims to kill, without trial, those who commit it. Sealing hogs and poisoning mules were among the other offenses for death the other pallets lived without process of law in four of the cases absolute proof later was forthcoming that the victims were not guilty. In other cases the evidence against them was hazy. Neither can it be that the lynchings were wholly a racial problem, for of those who met death in this manner were white.
In concluding these remarks, which are obviously free from any prejudice, it is observed in the editorial that all indications point that the whole question of lynching is not a question of race, but a problem of civilization, which ought before being proved of our enlightenment. The 69 lynchings involved 65 victims. According to the Tuskegee Institute record, prepared by Mr Monroe N. Work, there were 15 lynchings in Georgia, 9 in Alabama, 9 in Mississippi, 5 in Texas, 5 in Kentucky, 5 in Arkansas and 5 in Florida. The reason for the lynching was the apparently wickedness, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Subsequently some question has been raised as to the accuracy of the Virginia return, which apparently was a newspaper error. Lynching, however, is shown to be still largely a Southern border state, like Ohio. Mississippi has more instances. The evil is growing by and contaction in strict conformity to the psychology of suggestion. The public mind is being dulled with the terrible details of crimes more unspeakable and more vile in some instances on the part of the lynching mob than on the victim. Lynch law will be made a subject of instruction in our universities. The only satisfactory treatise on the subject was published 10 years ago by James Hilbert Cutter, of Wellesley College. The conclusions arrived at a palestaking investigation will short of the required restatement of the principles of action. The subject is not in the discussion, but of thoughtful, serious and courageous consideration.
The lynching civil is but one of several decidedly suggestive illustrations of American indifference to law and justice. The lynching of Sulciides and homeligdes are on the increase and in the aggrate case an annual loss of more than 25,000 lives. Sulciides are increasing among children as well as among those far advanced in age. The lynching is $5,000 per annum when allowances are made for doubtful returns. Sulciides number approximately 15,000 a year and San Francisco has the highest number of cities in the world. Memphis has the highest murder record in lynching.
These are facts which cannot be explained away and they demand the most thoughtful consideration on the part of the public and the General Government. If the States will riot and punish adequately who conspicuously fall in a grave duty to protect those accused or convicted of crime against mob violence then a way must be found for the Federal Government to control the situation. Possibly the most satisfactory solution would be a rural conspiracy of rural police, in the principle of the most effective of the Texas Rangers, who would not be guilty of political subservience and violate their oath of office in a cowardly and contemptible manner. It is the duty of the pulpit and the press to emphasize on any and every appropriate occasion the sanctity of human life of the murder and self-murder, and lay but not least, the perversion of civilization in acts of lynching and mob violence. F. L. H.
LABAMA BUSINESS LEAGUE IN SESSION
Tuscatana, Ala.—Ab the African Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, Ala. the Rev. I. L. Simpson, past president, services were held on pearl day, April 16. Among the several discussion of Mr. Washington's life was one led by W. B. Driver of Birmingham, "Mr. Washington as a Layman"
On Monday morning the eighth annual session of the Alabama State Negro Business League went into session. A. L. Green of Taliaqla discussed the subject of the Mechandising Field" and astounded his audience when he informed them of his start in business with SLA for a few years ago and now his business is running over $20,000 yearly. Mr. L. A. Vilhoe of Tuscaloosa read a paper on "Business Applied to Household Activities" and her audience was so struck with her subject that the Mobile Union Mutual Aid Association has adopted an order to have copies printed and distributed to its members over the
[Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie].
E. T. ATWELL
President Alabama State Negro Business League
enirie State "The Modern Teacher and His Relation to the Business Man" was discussed by Prof. B. H. Barnes of Tuscaloosa
Monday night Dr. G. A. Weaver delivered the welcome address on behalf of the Tuscaloosa Negro Business League, followed by Commissioner Robinson Brown of Tuscaloosa, who spoke upon the conditions of to-day among the whites and blacks of Tuscaloosa and made plan, the fact that a "race riot" was a thing unheard of in the Tuscaloosa district and that as long as "any man, white or black, in Tuscaloosa resgessed himself and the laws of Tuscaloosa that he and his host of officials were there to see that he receives justice. Welcome on behalf of the business Tuscaloosa, T. A. Jugson; behold of the citizens, Dr. B. B. Mitchell, Tuscaloosa, on behalf of women's clubs, Mrs. B. A. Goins of Tuscaloosa; remarks by President E. T. Attwell.
Tuesday morning Dr. I. T. Simpson of Tuscaloosa and P. J. Harris of Birmingham discussed the subject, "Religion for the Business Man." S. L. Larchline of Birmingham discussed the object, "Some Material Benefits from training Negro Shoemakers," after such several of Tuscaloosa's colored contractors discussed the object of forming a company to operate a Negro shoemaking machinery plant for Tuscaloosa. E. S. Smith of Birmingham discussed taking, J. H. Phillips of Montgomery discussed the subject, "The Respect and Care Due Our Employers." Remarks: E. P. President E. T. Attwell.
At St. Louis Tuesday evening the executive office held a session and the fellow were elected for the year H. H. Attwell, president, Tuskegee fr. president, Dr. W. H. Hixon, Selma; second vice-president, Washington, Jr.; third vice-president, Thickerson, Talladega; E. S. Sim; secretary, technical secretary, secretors, R. L. Mabry, Birnham treasurer, S. L. Burlong, Birnham State organizer, Louis Goodman, Birmingham
Tuesday night at the Huntie Chapel A.M. 7:20, Church the Rev. Wm. Marshall Johnson, F. C. Cole of Tuscaloosa led a discussion on "Developing a Grocer Booker T. Washington, Jr., "How to Business Man Can Help the Real Customer," Dr. A. B. McKenzie of Tuscaloosa, "Health Topics—The House F. J. G. Wright of Tuscaloosa, "The Barbering Business and House It!" alternate, M. B. Winnie T. Tuscaloosa, E. Summerville of Tuscaloosa, "used the subject "Some Experiences a Negro Baker," and made play with fact that the best way to do it are competing with others, always retain their friendship and Dr. Robinson of Bessmer and Hygiene." His subject on "The Teeth" was directed from infancy up to manhood and was heartily re-read and appreciated by all. A beer was given Tuesday night to the bible men of Tuscaloosa at "The Oasis Cafe," Geo W. Robinson, progr. The next session will be held in Willee April, 1917.
Some Business Men of Tusaloona.
L. A. Vavone, 705 23d avenue, general blacksmiths and horseshoe repairing; W. Jennings, 706 22d avenue, wagon builders and wheelwright; F. C. Cole, 200 21st street, staple and fancy grocers; D. Bros., French dry cleaner and staple blockers, 2312 71st street; Mr. C. Monroe, cafe, 610 63d avenue, short, Day, staple and fancy grocers, North Port; T. A. Huggson, staple and oysters in seafood, 512 21st street; A. Bishop, optician and joiner, 2308 7th street; Wynne, parlor, M. B. Wynne, proprietor, 622 21st avenue, Mr. Wynne, is the online sanitary shop for explored places in the city, using the very best sanitary elements.
SEGREGATION CASE
Sr. Louis, Mo.-The decision of
Judge D. P. Dyer of the United States
District. Court, voiding the segregation
ordinances passed in this city last Feb-
ruary, was published in full in the
Argus. Owing to the wide interest felt
in this case, it is reproduced below:
The Court: "I have listened with much interest to all that has been said here. The debate has taken a very wide range. Practically there is but one legal question before the Court delegated that which is the validity of the two ordinances in formation. That being true, it is also true, as counsel has said, that the Court's feelings personally should have nothing to do with determining this one question. Judges are very much like other people. They all try to do right when it comes to the law. "Nine years ago on this bench I took an oath. One of its provisions was 'that you solemnly swear that you will administer justice to the rich and poor alike.' I have tried hard to live up to the obligation of that oath. I know I have made many mistakes and that I would probably would be counted a learned judge, but I have tried to do justice between man and man.
"Allusion has been made by counsel here to the fact that I have lived in this State a long time: For more than seventy years I have resided within sixty miles of where I sit to-day. My father came to this State from old Virginia where I was born, and settled Lincoln County in 841. He was the owner of the Negroes, but as God is my judge I have tried always all my life to be just to them, and God giving me help I will continue so to the end.
"I have heard all this talk about intermarriage and miscegation and all of that fifty years ago. Arguments were then made for the purpose of scaring men out of their families by an act of misogyny, by prejudices, by arguments, if they may be called such, were made when the question of emancipation was up; it was the contention then that ultimately it would lead to intermarriage between the two races, and that the thing of the kind then, and believe go now. Negroes do not ask for equality; whites do not as ktor it; the Negroes only ask to have the same privileges as others have, the same rights under the law as others have. The Negroes are not in the United States; they are taxpayers of the city of St. Louis by virtue of which they are entitled under the Constitution to the same legal rights as any white, native born, or any foreign born naturalized citizen of the United States to be treated out of justice if I hesitated to deal out equal justice to every one alike.
"These ordinances I have heretofore considered. As a citizen I examined them with care, and as a citizen I cast my vote against them, and, in my judgment, not formed particularly today, but formed before I exercised my vote against them. As a citizen I ordinances are void and illegal and that the police power claimed here cannot deprive a man of using the money made by the sweat of his brow in buying property wherever the property owner will sell it, and, when he does buy it, he has a right, under the Constitution and the laws of the United States, the law and as long as the property is not made a nuisance. Everybody knows, we all know and regret it, that not only among Negroes, but among white people there are communities which are no credit to the localities in which they exist, but among white people, and among white men that are to be found anywhere are found in this city among the colored people. I speak of that because of the argument made here about the police power being sufficient to deprive a man of his property, deprive a man of his earnings and deprive him of the property, and deprive him of that, before it did not affect me then and it does not affect me now."
"I shall grant here a temporary injunction restraining the enforcement of these ordinances, and I only say temporary for the reason that it has involved a like question now before the Supreme Court of the United States.
"As I said at the beginning, knowing this case was coming I wrote to the clerk of the Supreme Court for a copy of the record in the case pending there, and of the briefs filed by counsel in the case. I have examined that record, and I have examined it in another case. I have found a very great difference between the ordinance before the Supreme Court and the ordinances here, but being desirous of not taking any action on issues on which the Supreme Court is to pass, and whose decision it is my duty and the duty of every other citizen of the United States to acquiesce in, I will make this injunction temporary; otherwise but for the pendency of that case I would make it permanent.
"The order will" be that these injunctions as prayed for in these bills will be granted, a continuing order until the further order of this Court."
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UTICA INSTITUTE, Miss. —Bishop Theodore D. Bratton, bishop of Mississippi, made a significant and strong address to an audience of more than a thousand white and colored people, when he delivered the commencement address at the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, Wm. H. Holtzclaw, principal.
"No people will come to a knowledge of themselves until they express themselves in something they have made," said Bishop Bratton. "I have no doubt that what was behind the life and soul of your great prophet, my Moses, Dr. Booker T. Washington, was that his race would not come into a knowledge of themselves until they could interpret in themselves what they accomplished. I warrant that if the friends of Tuskegee that are here interpret him, it will be in some terms similar to that. So what you have done here on the stage to-day is but the expression of the children of a new race, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Now the first thing that I want you to know is that until you begin to interpret yourselves by what you accomplish, you will never know yourselves. Until you measure your ability by your power to create, to accomplish, you can never know what your abilities are. I have often said to my Negro friends and also to my white friends that we must realize that neither the Negro race knows itself nor does the white race know the Negro. There has been no opportunity for that until the last two generations. I would almost limit it to one generation. I haven't much respect for a man, who demands recognition until he has done something to be recog. Other short talks were made by Emmit J. Scott, secretary, and Major J. B. Ramsey, Tuskegee Institute, and F. M. Coleman, superintendent of public in-
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struction of Hinds County. Receiving diplomas from the academic department as well as certificates from their industrial divisions were Mary Addie Vaughn, Natcher, Miss.; Edna Mae Harris, Utica, Miss.; Ruth E. Gettt, Hermannville, Miss.; Henry M. Hill, Tuskegee, Ala.; Anna Bell Alston, Gregory, Miss, and Ernest Garner, Carpenter, Miss. The commencement sermon was preached by Dr. E. R. Garter of Atlanta. Trustees of the institution presided over by Bishop Bratton listened to the reports of Principal Holtzclaw and the treasurer, F. L. Anderson. The treasurer's report showed that it had required $40,000 to carry on the work for the past year; $30,203.91 had already been received, and practically all of the remainder had been pledged.
TYLER IS DEFEATED
BUT MADE GOOD.RACE
CLEVELAND, O.—At the primary election held Tuesday, April 25, for the election of delegates to the Republican National Convention, less than 100,000 Republican votes were cast, about one-fifth of the total Republican vote in the State. In Cuyahoga County, the home of Senator Burton, Ralph W. Tyler, the first colored man to run on a State ticket for delegate-at-large, ran more than one thousand ahead of William Percy Procter. George A. Myers, who took charge of Tyler's interests in this county, fought a great fight for his choice, and Tyler is said to have received every colored vote cast in this county.
In speaking of the result, Mr. Myers says that the vote cast for Tyler in Ohio, exceeding thirty thousand, is a notice to party leaders that colored men are together here, and that they must be given greater consideration. In the five big counties of the State in which there is the heaviest colored vote, Hamilton, Cuyahoga, Montgomery, Clark and Lucas, Tyler polled nearly 20,000' votes, and in Toledo and Lucas County he ran ahead of Sullivan.
Much feeling has been engendered against Senator Burton among colored voters for the reason that all his forces opposed Tyler, the colored candidate, Colored voters accepted this as an indication that Senator Burton is not overly friendly to the interests of the race.
Although losing, the fight made by Tyler and his friends for race representation has resulted in a big victory for the race.
DEATH OF PIONEER
IN NEGRO EDUCATION
NASHVILLE, TENN.—A pioneer in the work of educating the Negro youth, Miss Joanna P. Moore died April 16, at Selma University, Selma, Ala., where she was visiting. Her body was taken to Nashville, and buried from the Ryman auditorium on Wednesday, April 19, with thousands of friends, admirers and associates in attendance on the funeral services.
Miss Moore-was born in Clarion county, Pa., September 26, 1833, and in 1863 she began her work among the Freedmen on Island No. 10, in the Mississippi river. Until 1868 she continued in this work, when she was called home to care for an invalid mother. In 1873, as an evangelical missionary, she took up work in Louisiana. In 1877 she became the first missionary of the Woman's Baptist Home Mission Society, at the same time conducting a home for old women in New Orleans. In 1884 she became a promoter of Fireside Schools, and in 1885 she began the publication of "Hope," a periodical which she edited for twenty-five years, and which is being published now in Nashville; where she moved in 1894.
The funeral services were participated in by many of the most distinguished men of both races in Nashville, with the Rev. W. S. Ellington as master of ceremonies.
NORTH CAROLINA'S
G. O. P. DELEGATES
RALEIGH, N. C.-At the Republican State Convention in this city April 24, the following delegates to the National Republican Convention were elected:
S. H. Vick of Wilson, D. P. Lane of Raleigh, W. E. Hagans of Goldsboro and R F. Butler. Alternates: J. T. Avery of Burke County, George Harris of Frank County, Alex. Peace of Granville County and J. R. Evans of Brunswick County.
H. H. Taylor was elected chairman of the State committee, with C. N. Hunter as secretary.
GREENSBORO COLLEGE STARTS NEW FEATURE
GREENSBORO—Friday night, March 31, an important meeting, marking a departure in the college, known as the "North Carolina Mutual Night" was held. President Dudley explained that the college had decided to use each fifth Friday night to give special consideration to some form of Negro enterprise. This is to become a permanent feature of the college, and in this way the opportunities and responsibilities of the race to all enterprises in which the Negroes are interested are to be set forth. The program is intended to include the Negroes in business as well as the Negroes in professional and industrial pursuits.
At the first meeting the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co. of Durham, N. C., was the subject. General Manager C. C. Spaulding referred to the excellent work that had been done by representatives of this college who had been in the employ of his company. Dr. A. M. Moore, secretary and treasurer of the North Carolina Mutual, gave account of his recent trip to Hayti. J. W. Sapp and O. W. Rhodeaux spoke and E. D. O'Neill, Greensboro representative of the North Carolina Mutual, presided. E. R. Merrick, president of the company also spoke.
Supper was served in the dining hall of the college and two addresses were delivered, one by Prof. Crittenden of Livingstone College and the other by Mrs. Hattie Johnson of Greensboro.
NO "BIRTH OF A NATION"
FOR HALIFAX, N. S
HALIFAX, N. S.—A delegation of some forty citizens, both colored and white, waited on the Provincial Government in opposition to the picture play "The Birth of a Nation" being exhibited in Halifax at the Academy of Music. Among those who spoke in opposition to the picture were the Rev. M. B. Puryear, the Rev. J. P. Stephens and the Rev. Charles Allison, M. P. F. Jemmott, the Rev. Canon Vernon and P. F. Moriarty. They stated that they looked upon the picture as objectionable and one that is not in the best interests of the colored citizens nor of the citizens in general. They claimed that the picture did not portray history as it was, and wherever shown had caused hard feelings, and had been an incentive to race riots at Boston and Philadelphia. A similar drama called the "Clansman" had been prohibited at Halifax some years ago.
C. C. Blackadar, president of the Academy of Music, said he had given a good deal of consideration to the matter, and had decided that in the interest of good feeling in the community that the pictures should not be shown, and he had instructed the manager of the Academy to that effect.
Postal Clerk' Installation.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The Jacksonville branch of the National Alliance of Postal Employees, composed of colored railway postal clerks, met at the home of D. H. Dwight, 1134 West Striven street, Friday evening, April 7. Present were Peter H. Robinson, James C. Murray, Geo. A. Childs, Benj. Carswell, S. A. Hull, W. E. Houston, P. C. Brown, D. H. Dwight, Jas. R. Jones and E. A. Bryant, Sr. The branch will be represented at the National Convention of the Postal Alliance, Kansas City, Kans., August 15 to 19. A report from the national secretary was read. The alliance is a railway mail association; $15 a week is paid for accidental injury and $1,000 is paid for accidental death. Officers were installed as follows: Paul C. Brown, president; Geo. A. Childs, vicepresident; Peter H. Robinson, secretary and treasurer; David H. Dwight, assistant secretary.
After a short program refreshments, furnished by W. E. Houston and prepared by Mrs. Carswell, were served in courses.
Bennett College Commencement.
GREENSBORO, N. C.—The following is the schedule of events for commencement week at Bennett College, beginning May 5:
Friday, May 5, 8:30 p.m. operetta grade department; Sunday, May 7, 3 p.m. annual commencement sermon, the Rev. J. H. Bennett, Centenary M. E. Church, South, Greensboro, N. C.; Sunday, May 7, 8 p.m. annual sermon to religious societies, the Rev. T. H. Stevenson, Zion A. M. E. Church; Monday, May 8, 2 p.m. industrial exhibit, Kent Home; Monday, May 8, 8 p.m. annual address to literary societies, Geo. H Mitchell; Tuesday, May 9, 3 p.m., class
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day exercises; Tuesday, May 9, 8 p. m. conservatory; Wednesday, May 10, 3 p. m., graduating exercises, address to graduates by W. H. Swift, Greensboro, N. C.; Wednesday, May 10, 8 p. m., alumni reunion.
State Normal School Commencement.
Elizabeth City, N. C.-The Colored State Normal School, commencement exercises were held at the Mt. Lebanon A. M. E. Zion Church Friday, April 28, 2013. Principal W. W. Moos in Thirty-four graduates received certificates from the domestic art. and science departments.
Jackson Davis, of Rivhmond, Va., general agent of the Jeanes Fund for all the southern states, delivered the commencement address, and he was introduced by N. C. Newbold, on Raleigh, N. C., state agent of rural schools. The Rev. Dr. Heningn, pastor First Baptist Church, while, of the local board of managers, announced the prize essays, and W. C. Cabell, secretary, announced the summer school. E. E. Sams, supervisor of teacher training, was present, as were the members of the local board of managers.
Miss Daisy L. Johnson was the satutorian, Ulysses S. Brooks, valedictorian. Essays were rea dby Miss Alice L. Ellott, Miss Ludia M. Godley, Miss Irene Long, with musical numbers by Misses Clark and Cuffee, Miss Lillian L. Clark and a quartet, Miss Clark and Cattle, Miss Garrett and Barnhill. Dr. McClam, pastor of Mt. Lebanon, offered the invocation, and the Rev. Dr. Griffin, of lertford, N. C., pronounced the benediction.
Walters Institute Commencement.
Warren, Ark. The eighth annual commencement of Walters Institute occurred April 14-19. The primary and intermediate children, under direction of Dr. S. Childs, E. Bichelberger, furnished an excellent program, including an operetta. The Rev. E. D. Washingto indelivered an able sermon, "Leadership of Jesus to the Religious Societies." The annual sermon, "Unlimited Possibilities, was delivered by Dr. M. Childs, of The Rt. R. G. L. Blackwell delivered the sermon to the Bible School, theme, "The Gospel Route to Heaven."
The literary societies furnished a splendid program, which closed with an address by the Rev. W. H. Howell, a professor of English and sophomore declamation, contest, Miss Annie Arnetta Brown, of Grady, a freshman, who recited "The Soul of the Violin," won the prize. Dr. J. H. Miller, dean of the University of Arkansas and director of agriculture in Arkansas spoke on Tuesday, subject to "Teaching for Verse." Other addresses were made by Jno. Richardson, J. R. 'Gannaway, E. L. Deane, county demonstrator, three white men having a fund of information on practical and intensive farming. Dr. J. L. Mattison and J. H. Hamans, retired farmer, made short talks in the farmers' conference.
Van Tucker of Gould, James Harvey Washington of White, and Alle Bertha Wilson of Johnsville, graduated from the grammar school The Choral Union rendered the oratorio, "Easter Alleluia." The graduating exercises of the high school was featured by the "Odyssey of the Owl" defense. by Miss Lucy Smith, of Brinkley. The Rev. C. W. P. Mitchell made an address, "Man Making." The Rev. G. L. Blackwell, president of the board, presented the diploma.
The J. H. Hamans' prizes in plain sewing, won by Miss Statory Hamans, of Warren, junior class, and Miss Blanche E. Perry, of Jones, La. Brummar school. Prizes were presented by the Rev. R. Ewin of Warren, D. C. Brummar, for the best paper on physiology and hygiene was won by Jas. Harvey Washington, of White, and presented by Dean W. H. Howard. Other prizes were presented by Dr. D. J. Adams, of Parkdale; the Rev. G. E. Laston, the Rev. D. S. Blackwell, of Grady. The trustee and advisory board reports showed more than $5,000 received and a deficit of $1,500. The trustees unanimously favored a resolution commending the work under the administration of the Jas W. Elchelberger- and authorized the Arkansas delegation to the general conference to insist upon the return of Bishop G. L. Blackwell as president of the board, and Jas W. Elchelberger as principal.
P. of P. Grand Lodge of Louisiana
New Iberia La.—The thirty-fifth annual session of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of Louisiana, met in regular session at New Iberia. April 15, 1915, number of deliveries were in attendance. S. G. Grand chancellor, of New Orleans, presided, and introduced Joseph L. Jones, supreme vice chancellor, of Cinchinatic, and Mrs. Cora M. Allen, of
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The grand chancellor, in his annual report, announced that $15,000 had been paid on the Pythian Temple note during the year. Total collections for the year were: Endowment, $16,905.51; grand keeper of records and seals office, $11,131.52; Pythian Temple revenues, $26,805.6; grand chancellor's offices, $383.25; total collections, -$0.305.52.
A delegation from the Grand Court of Calanthe, headed by Mrs. Mary P. Reed, brought fraternal greetings.
The Grand Lodge officers were unanimously re-elected. Baton Rouge made a strong fight for the next session and would have won had not the representatives wanted the session to be held in the beautiful Pythian Temple at New Orleans.
Races Work Together at Nashville.
It is just one month after the disastrous fire in East Nashville, which in about four hours rendered destitute over 2500 persons, about half of the number white and the other half colored. They were burned out of almost every thing save the clothes upon their backs. But before the fire had ceased raging men and women of the greatest capacity in both races were beginning an organization necessary to take care of the sufferers. Homes were thrown open, money came without solicitation, food and clothing were provided.
After the first ie wdays of temporary relief of food and clothing it became evident that, something would have to be done in a larger way to provide mony of these families with necessary household furnishing to reestablish them in their homes. This was more largely true of the colored people, who were the greater sufferers. But the white people contributed liberally although they knew that the greater part of the help would probably go to Negro sufferers. On April 22, after a month's work, the Relief Committee of the Negro Board of Trade and the Relief Committee of the Commercial Club, the white business organization of the city, wound up a month of close, friendly co-operation which marks a new period of racial good feeling and practical working together. The Relief Committee of the Negro Board of Trade, led by President A. N. Johnson, was as follows: T. Clay Moore, secretary; D. Wellington Berry, Dr. F. A. Stewart, W. H. Singleton, D. W. Crutcher, and Dr. George E. Haynes, director of the staff. This Committee has received congratulations on all sides for the business-like and efficient way it has handled both the work of relief and its relations with the white committee.
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ETAILED information about the monster athletic micet and Easter prome-
D nade of the Smart Set Athletic Club of Brooklyn last Friday evening has
been given out for pablic consumption long ere this, How two world’s
secords were broken—one.of them by Howard P. Drew—has been flashed to every
corner of the athletic world and now is a matter of history. The presence of the
large and iashionable gathering at the largest armory, in the State of New York
fas-also been put in the “what was” division by New Yorkers: One striking
Tweident of the eveni ever, js yet 10 be told, involying, of course,.the color
question: which iors ‘bobs up at all times and in all places, To quote Bert
AWotitams in one of his songs, “You can't get away from it” -
as “his people” to make their exit, to
other parts of the armory. But ther
were not “his people,” but members of
the race’ ofttimes characterized by our
white friends as “your people.” After
explaining to a number of colored per-
sons of light complexios that only
colored people were being permitted to
dance, and upon being none too politely
nformed in each and every instance that
‘he .was absurdly wrong in his racial
reckoning, the oficial became greatly
confused and nonplassed, for he found
himself unable to tell who was whe and
wha: was what
Then he hit upon =ha: he thought was
an ingenious idea. He secured the serv-
ices of a colored boy to assist him in
the Sherlock Holmes task of discover-
iag who was colored and who was
white; but his able assistant classed all
under suspicion as colored. He after-
wards. stated that although he was sure
he saw several white people dancing.
ther were of darker hue than many of
the colored dancers, ahd he did not waat
to make a grave mistake. On one occa
sion 2 member of the Smart Set Club
beard _a white couple tell the armory,
“official they were colored, which asser-
tion could not be dispoted any more
than those made by others.
Tt became noised abqet that an effort
was being niade by an official of the
armory to pick out tht white people
from the colored people, and) many
watched with unconcealed amusement
“the ‘movements of the white brother in
is diferentiation scat. koowing iuil
Ro i Souid not be dore When
Tadt seea the oficial’s high-standing col-
far had shriveled to the,altstudinoas pro-
portions of lay-down collar of the bot
“weather variety. H:s little colored as-
sistant is Quoted as having heard hiro
facetious!) remark, as he left for home.
“I's hard to tell nowadays”
And the dancers—the colored, near
white (bot colored) and whie danced
merrily on “to the tuseful strains of
Thompsons Military Band.
The gathering at the big meet and
dance of the Smart Set Athletic Cis?
Friday evening ias a representative onc
in every respect. To use a. statement |
have heard more than once since the
affair, “Everybody was there, and look
ing goed” Of sthe several aundred
white persons in attendance were sev-
“eral prominent Wall Street financiers
who confidently told a colored acquaint
ance the did Sot know colored people
dressed so well and so creditably de
ported themselves in large numbers. Al
of which goes to shéw that the so~allec
race question would become less com:
plex weré thé white man to know uw!
“better, ~ 7
But back fo the athletic part of Fri
day evening’ faffarr, Drew was in grea
form arid in the M-yard dash broke hi:
own world’s record dy doing the distanc
in nine seconds Sat. chpping off one
filth of a second. Frank L. Stephenso:
of the Trinity Club finished second an
Roy F Morse of the Salem Crescen
APC. third, Drew was given 2 greg
.. Ovation and seme of the speed. marvel:
enthusiastic admires catried him. o
their shoulders’ and loudly cheered him
“Jack J. Eller of the Irish-America
A. G shattered a record in the 7S-yar
hurdles. but.the A. A U. refused t
* officially recégnize his great perform
ance, chiming the hurdles used in th
race were not of the reculation’ k-né
Harry M. Martin of Howard Univer
sity was second, and A. P. Engels, ‘on
atached, third in this race.»
Tke J. B.-Taylor Memorial Quarte
wa'won byslrving T Howe af the Ras
ton YMC A. Howe matihe the dis
tarce th the fast time of 3 1-5 seconds
Homer Baker, tihattached. the Exclis
and farmer American hali-mile cham
pion, finished second with Roy Morse
third, . :
The cups and medals given the win-
ners of the events were above the aver-
age and were complimentarily spoken of
by both athletes and spectators.
Thie Smart Set Athletic meet, which
closed the -local seasoa for indoor ath-
letics, will go down in history as one of
the largest and most successful of the
year. It was a big success in two ways
The athletes established mew records bs
outstripping TIME and the dancers were
made supremely happy by keeping TIME
with the music
SMART SET’S CARNIVAL.
(By WILL ANTHONY MADDEN)
In a. Dlaze of glory” the . famous
smart Set Athletic Club, Inc, closed
the Indoer seasgn of 1815-16 with one
of the most stupendous athletic meets
jever given tp the history of the, club's
‘orranization. The games were. stared
at the I3th Regiment armory, Brook-
len, on Friday night. April 2$.~and
fully 6,000 people passed throuch the
gates of this immense building to wit-
ness the affair. In conjunction with
the games was the Easter promenade
in which jhe fair sex paraded in all
thelr Gmers. After the games were
over dancing was induged In to the
strains of Thompson's miltttrs band.
There were trent? events listed on
‘the program and of this number four-
teen took place. with the 98-yard dash
‘(sveclal), the; J. F. Taylor memorial
quarter and the 73-rard hurdi¢ being
the most important of them all and
thereby attracting, the most attention
and interest. Howard P. Drew of the
University of Southern Galifornia, the
champion sprinter of all the world.
won the’S-rard special In-the fast
time of 9 seconds flat thus dreakine
hig own record by 1-5 of. a second.
He was actually traveling az the rate
of ten vards a Second. Is ft any
wonder that this. sturdy lad from
Springneld, Macs. is the premier sprin~
ter of his day= He got away to his
usuel fying start and was never
beaded winning Dy the safe margin of
fully.a yard and a half with Frank L
‘Stephenson of the. Trinity Club of
Rrooklyn second afid Rey F. Morse of
the Salem Crescent A.C. third. It Is
easily seen that Howard P. Drew Is
in a class by himeel! and withoat ques-
tion fs the greatest. sprinter at ans
distance from 50 te 1) vards that the
world has ever produced He is the
‘undisputed champion of the world.
which means net ovh the colored race.
But the white rice as wel for there
{eno human veins +~ the face of this
earth thar is Drews eqnal. in the
Sprints. It also “Meins that every
eh ilied place on tre There such
A thing ag athietice -2e A"wen, Howat
P Drew's name stands ovr a the Bre
mier champion suacirr The -
Tavion ancioorial ghaiter ‘san # dis”
appointment as fe¥ as entries were
concemed. as only three men went to
SNe poss in this quarter mile classic:
Inine T. Howe of the Raston ¥. 3t
A. won the event {n the time of
#115 seconds with Homer Baker. se:-
and, and Ror Moree, third, Baker ran
a sreat race xpd was fast cnsingin on
igowe when the Roston lad breacted
the tape. Ringa Dismond of the Unl-
versity of Chicaco was scheduled to
Hart In this race ut owing to the
cames at Franklin Field. Philadelphia
he was unable to compete. The third
Bg event on thé program was the 73-
yard hurdle, which was won by J.J
Ener of the Irish-American A. C_ with
Farry M. Martin of Howard Unt-
versity second, and Arthur P. Eagies
unattached. third. Jact Eller covered
the distance In § 3-5 seconds whieh was
2-3 af a.cecond better than the world's
mark made br himself, but the “A. A
U. offctals did no: allow his new time
ro stand. hecause the hurdles ‘were no:
feeulatior. The other events were
dashes. walks, @lstance rons and M-
cycle races. all of which had. ther
tain amount of interest Chie!
among these events was the} 06-3.ard
handicap which was won by Arthur
Flournes of the St. Christopner Club,
In faci the St. Christopher Club was
the only colored club to make ans
showing bya victory and. Flournes
Was the onty colored tad of local talen:
Jio_Snish In front.
The armory was resplendent In color
and the decoration of the many” Amer-
jean flags of all sizes made a picture
worth seeing. Practically every seat in
|ihig huee armory was takes and. tc
further show hew pretentious the af-
| fair was there were neariy 600 entries
sent in. Many of our most prominen
People. were. present -and ‘Rrooklyn:
|New York. New Jersey and Tang Isl-
Jland sockets was out in full force
There were also.many visitors from
|Roston Phitadelphla. Atlante City
| Baltimore and Washington. . The
| Prizes awarded were beautiful and the
James Reest’ Burope cap’ won bs
Howard’ Draw in the 90-sard special
is a prize that would do honor to ans
Jehampion’s collection A}! donatars ol
fprizes are 16 be thanked. because It t
Jeueh spirit shown by the people thai
Jenccurages and Keens up the spit
of the athlewes| Wher Irving T How
J won his victorr in the Taylor Mem.
Jorial quarter be succended in. cettins
one “lee an the handsome £209 traps
‘[tehich must Te wan thre. differen
[times toa competitor vatore It be
chmes personal propeers— —
"| Altocether this fifth athletic meet o
[tne Smar: Set Clu’ was Indeat a car
nival In even respert and J Homma
Woods as chairman and Ges, W Lait!
r|more, as secretary tneether with. Al
thelr co-warker on the tard vf co
nenors, deserve a) the credit that t
“Jig posse to he “hem, for the sus
Joessful stacine of The affairs
| The Summaries. 3
| A@gTant Newteg, Math Won by
Laeette tion Sottemrent AUC Sais
Fees She es
firanch, vinattached)” third, | -Time—ti
seconds.
Tie-Yard Pagh, Closed.—Won by Lau:
rence 'isgacs,, “Arehle -White, second:
Maurice Moss third. Time—il IS. sec:
anda,
‘OnesdMile Novice Ruk—Won by J. Sel-
lers, ‘Tompkins Congregation, RH. Pick-
erm, unattached, second: E. Norem
Lane Island A.C. third, Pime—4.g9 3-5
TSiyard Hurdles—Waon bY Jack J, Eh
ler, Insh-Americag ACs Harry ML SMar-
tin, Howard Universtiy. tecond: Artbut
P. Emples. unattached, third. ‘Times $+
seconde,
Three-Mile Bicyele Race Won dy
Lawrence Gates, Eroplre Cily Wheel
men: N. Gutom, Empire City Wheelmen
second: J Urshea, Empire City Wheel
men, thin, ‘Fime—zar 3-5
Vises Yard_ Handicap.—Won by Arthu:
Ficus, St. Christophers Club
Fards)s John O'Brien, Loughlin” Lyceum
{2s yards), second: Srdaey. Lesite, Lone
fang A” Eo scrateh). third. Fime=
GnerMile Handicap Walk.—Won by T.
A. Maroney, Bronx Church House (2
Seconds): J. L. Aroncon, Pamtime A. C
{$0 seconds), second; Wilitam Plant, Long
Inland AC. TS peconds), third. ime
Excess ; .
St-Tard Handicap Run—Won by, E
Haskell, Long Island aC. (Si. yards):
Ti Shay, nattached 735 Sarda), ge.
ond); H. A. Arrington, St. Christophér's
Guy! fy" 'yards). third. Timea!
regonds, :
SeiYard Spectal Race—Won by Howard
P Drew. University of Southern Califor
Bia Hrank L. Stephenson, ‘THalty C1ub
Second. Ror F. Morse, Salem-Crescen
ROSS mind Time8 seconde.) A new
sorld’s record.)
One-Mile. Havdicap Relay.—Won * bs
Foarth Avenue M. Bot? sarda): Loueh:
Ma Lyceum 10 yards), eecond, "Hols
Sigg drecam Ge Faeds), thin Times
“Special Biercle Race at One Mile.—
won br, Eddie Goodwin, irish-.Americar
A. 'C.r Laurence Gatiner, Empire Cit
Whecimen, second: W. Walldever, Sev:
eateenst) Regiment, thing. ime
SS
SetYard Full Equipment Handicas
Race, Closed to Roy Scout Teams—Wor
te ScAbranams 71 yanie): T. Saunders
135 Sanist, second: We Austin (33 Farts)
third, Timed 37 43.
“FB Faslog Memorial Quarcer." = Wes
perining b Rowe. Reston TM. CA.
Tomer “Raker, unattached, second: Bes
Morse, Salem-creseent A Cs third
Time—S1 1-3, seconds.
MReosiile” Hardicap Run—Won bs
George Carson. Morningside A.C. 13
Sands, Charles DeStefano, Ozanam” As.
Qoclation (ee yards\. second: Lewis Hey:
Get. Morningride A. cis yards), third
Fine 6 33 ese
THE THEATRES.
LAFAYETTE THEATRE.
At the Lafarette Theatre this week
a new company Is presenting with
Tauch success a play of the Canadian
Northwest, entitled “The Wolf.” James
HL Burris. In one of the leading roles
Is ably assisted Dr C. Moore. Laura
Bowman. Bd. Toliver, Sidney Kirkps:-
rick and Arthur T. Bay. Beautiful
Scenery and costumes will help in a
great measure to make the show s
Bit_in Harlem. :
The Lafaretie Ladies. Orchestra un-
Ber leadership of Miss Marie Lucas
was applauded when several sefec-
tons were rendered before. during
the intermission, and after the play.
‘Next. week's, attraction will de
“Bought and Paid For.” written dy
Willlam A Brady. Next Sundar con-
Hinuous vaudeville and motion ple-
tures Will be tbe attraction.
LINCOLN THEATRE.
The attraction this week at the Lin:
cols is the stock company in “A Girl
With a Minion” In sédition. che fel-
lowing vaudeville acts are on the ‘Ul
First half. Hughie Planers, sinetae
and dancing comedian: ihe Skatiie
Hamttons andthe | Richaond Trio,
harmenr singing Last halt Frank-
lin and Melrose, singin cact’ Tetovse
and) Wilkams, novelty act, and Bill
Grex. comedian, :
Next week the stock company will
present “The Cowboy Preacher.” Fes-
ture photo plays and frst class vaude-
ville ‘wil complete the bil
Music School Settlement Notes.
white violinis:. and Henry Cee Grant
Assisted by J Rosamond Johnson, Miss
Ethel” Richardson and F. Hall Johr-
Fmt Revacien See Ban ots,
to their utmost capacity with an @n-
Mem'ers of the Coleridee-Taylor
Chora! Sevteyy are urged to attend the
hedrsals on Tharsday and Saturdays
to Teach Thrift and Econom) tn the
Home" The next meetins will? be
State Normal Won From Lincotn.
Farettevtiie, N. C.—Lincoln Univer-
sity baseball team has “been making
a tour throueh this part of the south,
The team. on the whole, ig above the
average of those playtug In this sec-
ton, having beaten at the teams thes
played before meeting the team af the
State Colored Nema}. Shoal. located
do, this city. | Bee Tacatn athletes
Were managed bY Mrs‘Stulr.
On the morning of Apri 20, after
rest _and refreshing, me Linco Dore
plensantly advired "she Normal lads
that they had not lost'a came, so-far
during the season, and bad no idea
of losing one at any time in the near
furure. “The Normal boys said not
word: but ther seemed to Ne thtiking
much. The morning and .nconday
passed. Time arrived. The dame was
called and played. Score. § to 7 in
favor of the State Normal Stars
Howard Defeats Hampton,
Washington, D. C—Victory came as
sweet revenge Saturday, April. 4
when the fast basehall team’ at How:
ward defeated Hampton 4 to 2. twas
the first time this season that a How.
ard team has won from Hampton,
‘The game was the hest seen her’
In. years. The Capital City ‘hors had
a ‘more seasoned team and cxcilent
In batting and‘ base running Roth
teams did superb Reldine. The pitch.
lac ‘of both HM. for Howard and
Wright, of Hampton was cond The
patting’ order: .
Hampien—Owl left field: “ Haryey
third bast: Gurnee Genter fields Oxe-
ter frst base, Gaile, tient Meld: Hilt
second base; Pearson, center’ fet’
Wright, pitchér; ‘Palmer, shortstop;
White. as
Howard—avery, tikht fleld: HM,
catcher; Cox, second base; Urice, cent
ter field;~Teateau, shortstop; Coleman,
third Uase: Stone, left, fleld; Datls,
first base; S. Hilt,” pltther; | Green,
third base, .
.Summary: Base bjts—Owl, Wright,
Goleman, Stone and Green; two base
hite—Avery, Brice ‘and | Teabeau.
Struck out—-By Wright 5, Hill 7. "Hit
by piteher—Wright 1, Hill 3. Left on
bases—Hampton 6, Howard: 7. Um
pire, Dr. J., Lattimore.
‘Ze Cand Paes Lincala.
‘Thursday, April 27, St, Paul Norma!
and Industrial School, ‘crossed bats
with the strong Lincoln University
team in one of the prettieth, exhibi-
ona of baseball ever seen on East
Hil. Tie Lawrenceville boys sprung
a complete surprise by defeating that
aggregation of-ball tossers from Penn-
sylvania, Score was 11 t 6.
+The home team opened the battle
in the first inning? by making five
runs and mafntained the lead through-
out the game. Mitchell, for St. Paul,
played first base like a veteran, and
Lightfoot, left félder, brought” the
crowd to’ their feet by making = long
run, taking down with one hand a fly
that would have brought in two runs.
Johnson, the St. Paul southpaw,
pitched superb ball and held the -vis-
Mors at his mercy. | oh
“Lincoin played Well and Hasken
pitchel good ball. The batting order:
Lincoln — Bob Locket. shortstop:
Smith, second pase; Branch, frst
base: “Kimbrough, left field: Locket
third base; Proctor, right field; Wyatt
center field; McMorris, catcher; Has-
kell, pitcher. :
St. Paul—Ligtitfoot, left field: Mitch-
ell, “frst bse; _ Drummond,” second
dase; Williams, shortgtop; Taylor, cen-
ter field; Cobb, third base: Jobnson;
pitcher: ‘Barnes, right field; Wilson,
catcher. é
Homestead Giants Ready.
Hot Springs.. Va——The Homestead
Giants, state champions, are open fer
games at bome until the middle of
June. For further informatfon rerara-
Ing terms, address Manager J. W.
Carr, Hot Springs, Va.
WESTFIELD, N. J. -
Westfight. SLAs conference. met
the Rev. J, J..Adams at his farewet
reception. The speakers were the Rev.
Mr. Cayer, Plainfield: the Rev. W..E.
Smith. of Bethel Baptist, master o1
‘cenemontes: the Rev. Mr, Cannon. of
Cranford: ‘the Rev. P. W. Ross. of
Perth Amboy. At St. Luke's aA. M.
E. Zion Chureh, prayer and praise
service in morning. The Rev, Dorsey
Breached in. the @vening. The Rev.
J. J. Adams has been appointed pre-
Hiding elder for the eJreey City dis-
trict. He Is succeeded by the Rev. V,
B. Waters. Miss Mabel Taylor. 0!
Farmville, Va. is guest of her sister
Mrs. J. S Jones. Downer street. L
Diggs spent Sunday tp Brooklyn. The
Rev. W. E. Smith officiated morning
and evening. James H. Luke gave an
entertainment last Thursday.
~ Scotch Plains.
_ Mrs, G. W. Hamlette ts convalescent
The Sewing Learue of the St John's
Rapust Church was organized last
Tharsdas afternoon. Mrs. Anderson.
who was taken to the sanitarium, ts
Improving. Over $15 was realized on
last Sunday, Missionary Day. at St
Jonn’s. Mra Jackson, Plainfield ave-
nug is about after a siz weeks’ ill-
ness, Mr, MeIntsre.and family. for-
merir of | Lambertville, NX. J., has
moveg on Richwood street.
HACKENSACK. N. fT.
Hackensack. N J —Rethesda's Pres-
byterian Misslox wit! hold fis frst _an-
aniversary Sunday, May 7% at Odd Fel-
lows ‘ball, Pirsg’ and High streets.
There will be speciz] praise Services
ar3-3* p.m _ The Rev JZ Harvs,
of Rethany Presbyterian Church. En-
slewom!. the Rev. W. Ro Lawton, of
Brookisn, N_¥.. and others, wil deliv-
er shor addresses, Special music will
we rendered under the direction of
Mme Emma Jehnsoa. The Rev
Charles Judson Laxton. of New York
cies. will preach the anniversary ser-
Mon.at 3 p.m, The public ts contiaily
Invited wg these services The House-
hold .¢ Ruzh gave an entertainment
last: Thursday A large crowd heard
the pieram. Among those present
were Mies Inez and Masier Rr.stow of
Fagetmant: Miss Nellje Kirkpatrick,
the Misses Clara and Geraldine Haw-
kins: Migs Fannie Williams Miss El-
eanor Walker. Miss Pare Mrs Good-
man, Mrs. Steyens, Mrs Tove. Mrs.
Young, Misses Adamses sad orsae
‘Mrs Freeman Mr. and Nos JP. an-
gerson Mrs Cam, Mrs Kates, Mr ang
Mrs. W Floyd and Mr. Patrick.
| BORDENTOWN.N. T.
Sardentown, X. J—The Carpanters’
Assog.ation Eive a reception in Aenot
of WH, Kemie. teacber in carpentry,
Saturday evening, April_23° A short
Rgesram was glvea. The Grecory
Clv's naseball “team, Frank Green
captain, defeated, the team represent-
lng the Ltncoin Grammar School of
Trenton Saturday, April 28. by the
score of Ir 20 § The battery for the
Grecors, Club war Fletcher and Ter
BT WR Valentine principal. spoke
Sunday afternoon. April 30 at the mis=
sion i the mountains of Hitiburn. and
in “the evening at the Presiyterian
Churet, the Rev, Mr Gunner pastor
The varsity Baseball team of the In-
dusitis! school will play the Wither=
p0on_schook of Princeton Saturday.
May 6+ The game wi'l be In Borden.
town. W. R. Valentine, principal was
one of the speakers. at a meeting sin
the tnterest of neero. education at
White's Aud'torium tn Philadelphia.
Friday. apni 8. Among the wissears
AL the school in the past week were
Mrs Frank Dillon, of Mt. Holly: Mon
G. Jackson, of Media. Pai Mrs Emma
Curtiss and Mrs. Laurr Shocklen. ot
Philadeiphixz Miss Abigail” Jackson
and Mrs, Rosa Rrandos, of New York.
and Mr.'C. X. Kendall, commissioner
Of education, of Trenton.
SOMERVILLE NIT -
somervitié. X. J—The Rev. W. 1
Robeson has been retumed to St
Thomas Church for another rear
Those who attended the confgrmner
ere Miss Marion Robeson.” Miss
Clara Schenck. Mrs JR Moore. Mrs
Enna Howard. Mrs Mary. Rodgers
Mes apnie. Vannes.” Master John
Bekman, Mes Mande) Vandervoer
Mrs Resale’ Wearts, Dr WD. Robe
sen Pant Robeson, Mrs, Adélia Beck
Mee" Catherine “Wallace af West
field has returned to Somerville
Mrs Eliza J: Field Js confined te
hes “me with rheumatiem,
Mrs Geo: Voorhees has been itl for
several weeks, a
Misz Hael "Schenck was guest o!
friends in. Plainfield on Sundas
aiiieaames qatar ant ee one
cMeyte spent Sunday with) Mrs. Ol
Lane\at ewark- a ‘
‘7 PASSAIC, N. J. |
Passalc, N. J.—Mrs, Shepherd and
Mrs, Johnson, 265 Chestnut street,
entertained at dinner on Sunday Miss
Sarah Perry'and Mrs. Smith of Pater
son, N. J. ‘The Rev. W. H. Price
spent the week end with friends at
Madison, N. J: The Rev. A. G. Honrr
af Madigon, N. J., was guest lof the
Rev, Mr. Price, 265 Chestnut street.
The choir of Bethel Church and pas-
tor went to Orange, N. J,, on Sunday
to St. Paul A. M.'E, Church, where
the choir rendered the music.
- PHILADELPHIA. PA <
a RS Se, Sconce
Biack, South Ruby stréet, has been
appointed general stenographer of the
A.M. E. Zion general conference
which’ convened at Loutsville, Ky.
May 3. There and fifteen thousand
strangers in the city attending the
keneral conference of the A. 3. E.
Ghureh, “which opened at Big Bethel
Church, Wednesday, Sas 3. Twenty
five thousand people of this cls and
suburban towns witnessed. the begin-
ning of exercises marking the dedica-
tion of the Union Baptist Church.
Fitewater and Martin streets, on
‘Sunday, April 20. The services will
continue until May 18. The Rev. 7.
Clayton Powell, of New York, preach-
€@ afternoon and night. The large
dow on the Fitzwater street side is
filled with handsome tracery, and is
the largest church window In ‘the city,
size 2 by 44 feet. Miss Susie 3.
Taylom a, misstonary, located at Grand
Bassa. Liberia, West Coast, Africa,
arrived In the city April 21. She will
remain some time and go out on a lec-
ture tour before she returns The six
expiring terms in the, vestry of St
‘Thomas P. E. Chureb, ‘Tyelfth street
below Wainut. were filled by Messrs
W. H, Jones, EY. Ryder and Josepa
T. Seth fora ter mot three Years:
‘Messrs. Charles E. Cornish and W. C.
Davis. for a term of two years. G.W.
McClain was elected to fill the vacancy
caused by a Ue vote.” Dr. Wm. A
Sinclair has returned from Bricks. N
C., where he delivered the commence-
ment address at the Joseph Kessler
Brick “Agricultural, Industrial and
Normal School M-s Freeman Av-
erett, 1706 North Woodstock street.
has Feturned from a ‘our weeks’ visit
to Washington, D. C. where she at-
tended her sister, Mrs. Isaac Bell. who
was quite {iL "
READING. PA_
Oe ce ee et eee
the! Washington Street. Presbyterian
Church was featured by special mesic
rendered bythe choir in the morning.
At the Sunday school services. held at
6 p. m, was one of the largest crowds
exer seen in this church Bethel A. M
E. Cherch Easter celebrations were
conducted in_the evening, beginaing a
8 o'clock. The choir, which has been
reorganized. rendgred special music and
the solos were Enjoyed. The Sunday
school services were delightfully ren-
dered and well ‘azended., The Rev. G.
B Stanherry is domg wonderful work
toward making this congreganoa_work
as 2 unit. The Zion Baptist Church
held, one of the most delightful Easter
services of its career. The mysic. ren-
dered dy the Sunday school, “was ap-
preciated by all who attended. Misses
Fetelie and Lilidn Rrooks vhamed the
children and made everthine a sdc-
jcess An Easter acciat was given ic the
Wes Street. Pretyenan Cau-sk 33
the Young People’e Sones of Cheer”
Frdeavor on Monday exerine April 24
A gow Program was rendered avd ge:
voved ty’ all attenénz Mrs Rey Ser
del hd charce Meus Rese Parker of
Mansreid. cis 1s spending a few
weeks op this iy wiense Nr ard Mrs
Watace Chne. Si Lirden street The
Ladies’ Sening Circie vf the Washing.
toa Streev Prestycenar Church set a:
the home of Mire Coles of F rdshore
Pa Tre Rev BOF Glacoe and sey.
eral other gentlemen were guest of the
Circle ;
Miss Bessie Black was quiet!# maz-
Hed te ihe Rev WN. Rrvwr. of Mids
ford, Del, isst sTuesdsy sftermmoon a:
she Parsonace of the Reidel AM OE
Ghink The Rev, 3. Ro Stanahesy of
Related The souple left for Ponager-
PRIA wher a Teeptes wll Ne Gren
Mise Estee Doreer acted as brides.
maid and M- Wetington Willams Des:
man “The Rer RUF Glascoe, of Weer
Sires: Prestscerian Chures. delivers!
an addzes: hele a very caree aoe:
fence ay ches: Bvansel a) Chess
Surday afternoon Apt i8” Senday
market ie. sinse of the sieves? are
Riversiry of Zion Raptist Chi -sh The
Rev. N. J. Weer wae delicbied ar ihe
way the orher chunshes Sinead is is
celebration Mrs Jacst Powell care
supper oz Teeatay evening Apri 2
jn Zion Bapsis: burch for the Senet
ot the church Thurstar evenine,
Apri 38. A play entitled "Parsos
Poor's Donatos Baris.” was cives Sv
the young parne of West Sine Phee-
Dterian Chewh Mrs ida Hash:
And Miss Ge-aidine Hetskei spex:
several days in Harrishuce vist se
Mrs Hashits faimer Chares Dan--
fae Mr ane Mrw Byer Tramnes,
ASS North Teath stree!, entertain’
Mrs Jones,'af this cit). at Winner San-
day. Apr! E80 The Readac Gises
grenade Lasedall satay heer
Sunday by defeating the Painter \
©. Dy the seore af £ te Ton eleven te-
ninss The tattig FOr thy Wiants was
the feature of the case That cee:
indelders pulied o% several smarsy
See arate” _
EASTON, PA. °
Easton, Pa —The Rey 1 W There
as, formerly of the Uns \ MP
Church, has leit his charee here and
will resume work at Montclair, \
1 The Rev. 1 0 Vicks we? anes
cert the Rey Me Thomas bactes
service at Shitsh Rinse Cheroh was
observed fast Savtay ard wah a caw
attendance © Pastor POP ives
preached bath cervices TE Wise
T=. the. insemarce agent of the \V
twat Reneet Vecocutlon. went 0
Phtadelohia. where Be will Negima
vivew fehl Mr White had made
remarkable strides toeene Me etay oo
Factor The Rer FP Paces of the
Shiloh Baptist Chur.® teft far Shy:
smcter for the Reabes Vesa se
Mes Phettre Thea NO Geren
street ne viested Aw her esrer Mrs
John. Wilken, and tue chiifecs =
Newark, NOV Mee Harris
Phills, NOT. as vieted Sy See gras?
san, Pal Brvma or Philadelstial Rer.
tha and Rertella Wile. davestere of
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Thursday Evening, May 18. -
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Mrs. Logan Mills.” are convalescent,
after quite a: seize of illness. Percy
Johnson, ‘the reporter of The Age.
has given up his position at the Karl-
don Hotel, after tive years of con-
tinuous service, and will be emplayed
at Taylor Wharton Company. «+
SCRANTON, PA...
Scranton, Pa—Easter Sunday ..was
bserved in’ all its, glory at, Bethel A
M.E. Church all day Sunday. Ih the
morning the pastor, the Rev. Geo, W.
Williams, preached ‘to a large audience
and* baptized the infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Clara
Stackhouse_and Dr. J. Foster stood as
sponsors. The Sunday School ‘exercises
in the evening were good. Miss Ethel
Foster, directress of the exercises, and
Miss Amy Dorsey, teacher primary class
No. 1, spared no pains and deserve great
credit. Thirty-eight dollars was _ the
day's collection. The floral decorations
by Mrs. Reed were many and beautifel
J. A. Carter and brother were up from
Wilkes-Barre last week to visit the fam-
ile of Mr. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. G.
W. Brown, with others of this city, at-
tended the Mason's banquet held’. in
Wilkes-Barre last week. . The Rev. Geo.
W, Williams, pastor of Béthel, Mrs. Geo.
W. Williams and Mrs. G. W_ Brown
were guests last Wednesday afternoon
of Mrs. William Johnson, Mayflower
street, Wilkes-Barre, where Mrs. John-
son entertained the Ladies Aid of
Wilkes-Barre. L. E. Overton, district
supervisor, Sunday Schools, Pittsburgh
District, is in the city, the guest of Miss
Ethel Foster. Mrs. Mamie Tinker en-
tertained the Ladies’ Rome Circle Friday
night.
Sunday, April 3%, was rally day
Bethel A. ME Church. the B
Rev. Geo. W. Willams. pastar.
Rv, Geo. W. Wiliams ie! for Pa}
delphia Tuesday, ‘to be in atten
at the general conference Fig
Crump was In Wasbiagion. DG.
day, visiting relatives. Mr and
James Foster rave a dinne> lant
day evening, when the e2ra5e
their daughter, Mixs Ethel Mar
to L. E. Overton, of ‘Belefyate
announced, Those presen: were
Jane Foster, Ruth Hollans, Amy
sey, Helen Jefferson, Florcice
Eisie Tinker, Viola Foster and
Gilbert, Patterson. Rler Tucker,
Dorsey and L. Edward (.erton
Miss Ethel May Foster. rc: of
Mr. and Strs. Cunnlaghams baby
js “sul ‘at the Habnemann Hi
Mr. and Mrs Cunningtan taq
infant son baptized Eascer
Dr. Foster and Mra C. Si
standing godparents. Dr. -Davis
called last week -to New York thn
the illness of his father. M>. ang
Elmer Mitchell were visite! by
stork last week. It lett a cist
Ethel Foster Was organs: at
Country CluS”for the orchestra
Thursday night *
DURHAM. N.C.
‘Dorham, N. C—Mra Marr Qy,
Terrell, of Washington. D C, wil
liver the annual address ta ‘the
Uterary societies of the N;
Eraining School on May 1:. The
menement sermon will be pr
the Rev. P. James Brras:. of,
on May 14, and the Rev.
Morgan.,of Summit, N. J. will
the comimencement address oz
Commencement proper besins
and ends May 18 and wil !actoa}
annual musicale, alomn meeting
day exercises and indcstrial
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES
First Emmanuel Church
Services held at the Emmanuel
Church last Sunday were largely
attended in impressive. At the 11
weekly service Pastor张伯锭 preach-
ing "Peace He Unto You." Three
members were taken into the church
in the church. Pastor张伯锭
installed the Wm. Hogans as sup-
sident of the Sunday school, in
the late J. Humphrey, and
Charles Simms, assistant super-
sieur. The chair rendered excellent
service, and the collection was very
good. The Sunday school was opened at 2 A. by Supt. Hogans. Past Bishop received the Sunday school lesson and presented flowers and an invitation to Luther Adams for bringing in a large amount. In her greeter, Two博士 joined her and one young woman was taken into the church. Miss S. A. Payton man earnest appeal to children in behalf of the B. T. Wash-
lation At work, she an excellent program and is presented at the Literary Society by the president, Miss Marie Carrillon. The spirit. The passion. The experience. She were combined by a teacher Horah, who on "Good Manners" told by Miss C. Prattie. The Rev. E. Sterling Layer, assistant pastor of Cockery M. E. Church, delivered an address on "Christ and Present Day Society." Journey Voting made a few
remain active service at 7 p.m. was conducted by the Rev. M. Rogans, and at 6 o'clock Pastor Bolden spoke from the subject "Immunismatica" in Magistrate Hall. The Bible accounted $5.00 to the church records from the dinner served during the day. Several of the captains reported movies from the various clubs. Wm Townsend, the church clerk, was out again after a serious
Don't forget May 11, when the drama, entitled "Home Tles," will be given by the class on May 15, 15 cents. Also on night May 26, under the auspices of Mrs. Georgia Thomas and Mrs. Ella Bell, the children will present the class on May 28, Queen Tickets 15 cents. Last night night a beautiful and impressive memorial service in honor of John W. Humphrey was held in the crowded with members and friends. Mr. Humphrey was for two years the superintendent of the Sunday school. All of the students were invited to the stelling worth and character of the deceased. Solos were rendered by Miss Breathe Jackson and Mrs. A. M. Breathe, the master of ceremonies, and spoke of the life and work of Mr. Humphrey.
Mother Zion Notes
Standing room was at a premium at Mother Zion last Sunday at both gerritses. Bishop Alexander Alexander and Ina缓解 the Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor, delivered the annual sermon to the motherhood. Twenty persons attended. The rally which began Easter Sunday closed last Sunday with a total of five presidents who brought in largest amounts. Mrs. J. W. Brown, B. A. Fonderdon, Mrs. E. J. Lewis, Elva Gordon and Mrs. Luemmith
Tuesday evening, May 5, the first social of the Junior Neighborhood孙州Chi, the presided over, Superintendent of the residence of Mrs. Wood, 187 West 10th street, Dr. and Mrs Brown and Superintendent of the Sunday School, the morning for Louisville, Ky., to attend the A. M. E. Zion Conference. During the absence of the pastor the Rev. F. W. Benjamin will have charge of the plot.
The Union Baptist Church.
Sunday was a busy day at Union. At a m. a. the Rev. J. H. Sims, pastor, preached on "The Lord's Ascendance: a large audience was present." The pastor, Mr. N. Scholars present. Supt. Johnson has managed to keep up a rivalry among the adult classes for the past week. The pastor is a source of great joy. One of the features was a test among the senior classes. The collection amounted to H150. The school collection has only 10 students. The pastor, who was accompanied by a number of his ushers, preached for the St. Paul Baptist Church. The pastor, who had a saddledid service, the F. P. under T. Brown had an unusual large crowd. An excellent program was rendered under the superintendent, the Green Pastor, a reeling service the pastor preached on "The Holy Spirit."
Salem M. E. Church
Women's Day reunion, under auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, was held on Sunday at a Salem M. E. Church m. the Rev. S. Hale, at 11 a.m. the Rev. S. Hale, of Flushing, preached. At 4 p. m. Mrs. L. Lawton spoke; Mrs. Eva Stoelc Mason, Mrs. S. F. Turner spoke. Other participant were: Mary Brown, Mrs. Carolyn Culles, Mary Grunneln and Mrs. Mary Winters. At the Spworth League Mondesam Babbing, Hosie乳儿 Henrietta Thayer乳儿 Large p. m. the Rev. Miss Hall乳儿 Crowd crowds attended all day.
Washington Memorial Church.
Last Sunday at the Washington
Mentoring Center, members were
well attended. The Rev. Mr. Rev.
passed in the services. Two person
assisted in the mission. The Sun-
day School is open. The Sunday
School is closed. Rev. W. R. Lawton will接待 8
subject. The Day of Small
Things: Circle circle has arranged
a unique for Friday evening, May 12. at 3:22
in a kind street. A social union is
held for financial committee for
the members mission for the week of May 22.
NO HYPHENS IN HIS CITIZEN
SHIP.
from the Pittsburgh Courier.)
America, his descent from the original
Neck, and been, to most of us, a direct. He outlines
phenomena to his name and knows no love
father, and all odds is unquestionable:
he responds to the threat to any call
he makes to the police, and to death in the effort he regains an honorable agent, he is fitless, attracted but despite this
pitifulness, he discriminates, the hatred, the jealousy, the oppression, as a unit and as a race, the hero is an American.
James H. Young, president; Northeast L. Jeffries, vice-president; John T. Turner, secretary; A. W. Pegues, treasurer; John L. Thompson, manager; J. W. Weaver, J. Webb, S. J. Hawkins, W. Morgan, R. H. Hinton, J. C. Love, James M. Higga.
THE RALEIGH UNDERTAKING CO.
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OFFICE PHONE 1848
RIGHT WING 1300
RALEIGH, N. C.
Raleigh, N. C.—J. B. Dudly, president A. and T. College at Greenboro, N. C. was in the D. Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Cunston and little son, Charles Francis, spent Easter Sunday in Wilmington, N. C. A. L. Brann of Asville, N. C. is visiting his brother, Jessie Brann. By invitation all the students in the colored colleges in this city attended the Wednesday night by the students of Meredith female college (white). An invitation was extended to the membership of all the colored churches in the city to be present which was responded to. Messrs. N. R. Wray, Berry O'Kelley, A. L. Garrett and the writer attended college exercises at Shaw University last Friday. Cherree gave talks and at the college the church exercises the president invited us to dinner which all accepted.
Dr. C. S. Brown of Winton, N. C. will preach the Baccalaurate sermon for the Shaw University commencement next Sunday, May 7 at 4 p. m.; May 8 annual musical; May 9 Class Day exercises; May 10. Alumni Day exercises; May 11. Semi-Centennial Celebration and commencement exercises at 10 a. m. Oration by the Key, John E. White of Anderson, S. C. The public is cordially invited to these exercises.
Beginning last Sunday the Rev: P. R. De Berry, pastor of the First Congregational Church, assisted by his members and friends of other denominations in this city are celebrating the Rev. De Berry's fifth anniversary as pastor of this church. A series of meetings have been arranged each month, ending next Sunday week, ending next Sunday night with baptizing and fellowshipning seventy-five new accessions to this church. The Rev. D. J. Flynn, superintendent, will assist in these exercises. Miss Mary, daughter of Solomon Smith, died at her home, 611 South East street, last Thursday and was buried from St. Pauls A. M. E. Church, last Sunday. The Rev W. R. Gorisaci assisted. Robert, son of Essie Henry, died at his home, 713 South East street, April 25, and was buried April 26. The Rev. C. E. Kaskew officiated.
The farmers are greatly distressed on account of the long dry spell just at this particular planting season. The P.J. Bryan pastor of Wheat Street, Baptist Church, Atlanta, Ga., will preach the commencement sermon for the National Training School at Durham, N. C., May 14. May 18, commencement exercises will be begun by an address by the Rev. M. C. Morgan, pastor Central Presbyterian Church, Summit, N. J. Friends are interested in K. Satterwhite addressed the Young Men's Christian Association last Sunday afternoon in the auditorium of the Lightner Building.
ROCK YMOUNT. N. C.
FAYETTEVILLE N. C.
Fayetteville, N. C.—Three-fourths of the city mail carriers in Fayetteville are colored men. Of the three well stocked, well appointed and tastefully arranged drug stores owned and conceived, each is situated centrally and located on principal street. The splendid brick buildings in which two of these stores are conducted belong to the proprietors of the stores. The State Normal School, a theatre for colored people, and located within three rods of the city hall, belongs to a colored man. The State Normal School, Dr. E. E. Smith, former Minister to Liberia, principal, is located in the city hall. The attractions have drawn large crowds. The Rev. T. T. Branch, pastor of the Haymont Presbyterian Church, and teacher of history at the State Normal School, has returned to Jackson, where he was prominent in the operations of the Cape Fear prebystery.
THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1916.
CHARLESTON. S. C.
CHARLESTON, S. C.
Charlesfon, S. C.—A few days ago, Plymouth Congregational Church, the Rev. A. L. De Moid, pastor, celebrated its forty-ninth anniversary. Palm Sunday services were held in all the hurches here Sunday, and the congregation donated and their daughter, Miss Ruth, recently made a "lyingtrip" to Somerville. Miss Ada P. Epps, a teacher of St. Andrew's School, Charleston County, who was indisposed for several days, is back at her post. The Rev. J. R. Pearson and the Rev. C. H. Uggams attended the Presbytery in Walterboro. The Rev. Mr. Pearson was elected moderator of the Presbytery. The following standing committees have been appointed in the Interdenominational Ministers' Union; Committee on members, N. W. McPherson; chairman; I. L. Hardy and Richard R. McFarrell; committee officers, W. Richardson; chairman; J. E. Beard and J. R. Pearson. J. A. branch of the Y. M. C. A. of this city, had a rousing meeting in the interest of the association on Tuesday, April 25.
FULTON S C
FURTON, S. C—Miss Bertha Harrington died here at the age of 18 years. "Miss Ida Harrington is at home after finishing her school term at Ruby, S. C. The Rey, F. D. Leete, bishop of the S. C, M. E. Conference, spent a short while in Bennettville last week on important church matters." D. J. James is the successful head of the Eworth League at Ebenenger.
The Rev. D. E. Thomas has entered his new home on Front street, Cheraw, S. C.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Martin of Chesterfield County spent last Friday with S. B. Strickland. C. Hartington will soon 'begin a plan by which he expects to raise $100 for the B. T. Washington Memorial Fund.
After, teaching five and one-half hours at Snowhill, S. C., Miss I. J. Hertington closed her school with exercise.
Miss C. E. Davis of Marion, S. C., is much better.
A speech by Miss Reva Harrington and a solo by Miss Cora Harrington marked the closing of the Palmetto school taught by Martin Pearl of Thompson's B. S. School, R. D. E. Thomas preached at Bethel. Among the visitors were Miss I. J. Harrington, Sarah Williams, J. H. Kolkeb and J. C. Harrington.
BALTIMORE, MD.
BALMORE, Md.—J. Henry Lewis visited Nelson Tunallst. baritone soloist of St. Barnabas's Catholic Church choir for the Easter holidays. Mr. Lewis was in Baltimore a few weeks ago with the inmining first prize, in a musical contest.
The Revs. A. L. Gaines, C. H. Murray, I. N. Ross, P. J. Jordan, Robert E. Ford and D. G. Hill are ministerial delegates, and Oakland and Baltimore lay delegates representing the Baltimore conference at the general conference of the A. M. E. Church, now in session in Philadelphia. The city after spending a few weeks in New York City, learning to operate a late model Linotype machine, which has been installed in the office of the obermayer Aesthetician of the institution was in office of Miss Edythe Cooper, who was elected a delegate to the M. E. General Conference, now in session in Saratoga County, purse of 425. The annual debate between the college preparatory team of Morgan College and the Colored High School was held last Thursday night, when the obermayer Philippine Islands Should be Granted Independence". Morgan taking the affirmative and winning. Louis King, Everett Lane and Orgeon Lewis commanded the field agent of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the M. E. Church, is in Saratoga Springs, N. Y., attending the M. E. general conference of the Board of Church, Washington, rendering Stainer's Crucifixion at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Sunday night, Solistors were, Thomas Heathman, John Adams and Frederick Johnson, tenors. I. J. Beason was director and Louis J. Brown, organist. The Rev. P. J. Robert preached a special sermon to Aldermaster of Masons, Sunday evening at Allen A. M. E. Church Sunday night. J. Edward Smith is the illustrious grand master. The Grand Master will hold dits semi-annual session next week. William G. Price is grand master.
HAGERSTOWN, MD:
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Sunday was a bright Easter for the Asbury M. E. Church. The pastor - preached at 11 objects, "Resurrection of Christ," and at 8 p.m., "The Easter exercising for the Sunday School Month, evening was up to date. Miss Nannie Kee and Mrs. Daisy Thurman had charge. Miss Ethel and Lila King are spending Easter with Miss Sailie King of Harrisburg, Pa. Elder Washington has returned from the passover. The committee met Tuesday night at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Spriggs and elected new officers for the spring work. The Passion sermon was preached Wednesday night at Zion Church by the Rev. Mr. Craven of Charlestown. An-Easter surprise was given Thursday night to the Rev. Mr. Spriggs and the Rev. Mr. Craven. The Zion Church tendered to the poor at the alms house on Saturday some Easter tokens. Sunday School and the services of the day were well attended.
Four youths charged with robbery of stores in this city are released on bail. Leroy Keyser, James Gray, John Scott and Paul Edomy, at colored, the oldest of the four, held in the sum of $200 each for their appearance at the May term of court. The ladies of St. John's Baptist Church, the Rev. J. C. Newman, pastor, gave a supper at the church last Thursday evening which was a success. The ladies in the church in his or her name was to receive prize. The following ladies were successful: Mrs. Adelade, Lavinia, Arena, Hectorina, Flectora, Dupont, Porter
Lee: "The Dawn of Hope," an Easter exercise, was rendered at St. John's Sunday, April 23, to a large audience. Hattie Newman was musical director. The ladies of St. John's have organized a Sewing Circus. Mrs. Annie Grund Christian Church news.- Sunday School lat 10 a.m. The school is under the superintendency of Mr. Tucker and new pupils are being added to Superintendent acting as by the pastor, the Req. C. Gothran, on "Who Can Be Saved?" Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Preaching, 7:45 p.m. by pastor, "Peter The A. B. Club of little fools" at 9:25 p.m. The A. B. Club of little fools a supper Thursday night, which was an enjoyable and successful affair. Margaret Bell, four years old, daughter of Mrs. Chas. Bell, died April 30, at their home, 159 North Jonathan street.
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HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS
HOLLY SPRATS, Miss—A debate, "Resolved that the United States should so increase her army and navy and coast defenses as to be in the state of preparedness in event of war with any world power," was held Friday, night, April 21, in Rust Chapel, under the auspices of Rust and M. I. College, Y. M. C. A.s. Rust took the affirmative and M. I. the negative. Speakers were: Affirmative, J. M. Branson, Henry Scott and Joel McDonald; negative, G. C. Dobbs, F. D. Adams and H. L. Moore. The womens won by both Rust and R. A. McEwen who won first honors in the oratorical contest in the Steward Missionary Foundation Contest at Rust, is also in line for the first grand prize, involving the twentytwo schools of the Freedman's Aid Society. He is also a great Y. M. C. A. man, and has been elected delegate from Y. M. C. A. of Rust to attend the International Convention of the Y. M. C. A. at Cincinnati, Ohio, May 28-23. A drama, "The Heart of a Shamrock, was rendered in the M. I. College auditorium Saturday, May 28, 2014, by Father O'Neil, Odell Richardson, Bob (the sheher, his brother), John Kelly; Laddie O'Neil, Wm. Lee, Gad, and adopted child, Miss Frances Avery; Mrs. Donovan, Miss Lettie Daniels, May, Miss Elvira Daniels, John Corrigan, Miss Susie Avery, Grizzly Adams, Goston Hearns. Proceeds were given to Anderson's Chapel, C. M. E. Church. All churches in this city presented Easter programs. Mr and Mrs, O. P Halminton have opened up a first class restaurant and banana stand on South Avenue of 11th Street for quite a while, P. H. Davis, of Rust, has been elected delegate to the Student, Y. M. C. A. convention, Kings "Mountain College, Raleigh, N. C. May 21 to 29
- The Missionary sisters of Hopewell Baptist church, gave a supper Wednesday night and realized a neat sum to help it its work.
- He of this city, who has been ill for some time, died Saturday, April 8, of tuberculosis. He was a young fellow and well known in this city. Always carrying a cheerful face and a kind word for other two sisters, is a brother and many friends.
The commencement exercises of the Baptist NORMAL Institute in this city are being held this week. The baccalaureate sermon was preached Sunday at 10 a.m. the principal of the school, and exercises continued until May 4. The school under has had considerable success its first year under the present administration. The faculty is Green, Mrs. E. Green, acting principal; Mrs. E. Taylor, assistant.
The commencement exercises of Rust will be held next May 5—11. The following is the program: Friday, May 7: 30 p. m., m., commencement; Saturday, May 7: 6:30 p. m., m., anniversary of literary societies, address by the Rev. A. P. Shaw, Little Rock, Ark; May 7, 11 a. m., baccalaureate sermon by the Rev. A. P. Shaw; May 9, 11 a. m., department; May 9, 10 a. m., class day exercises and meeting of board of trustees; May 5, baseball game; May 9, at 7:30 p. m., anniversary of alumni association; May 10, at 10 a. m., business meeting of alumni; May 10, at 2:30 p. m., gasbull game; May 11, 7:30 p. m., semi-centennial celebration, Governor Bilbo of Mississippi, principal speaker, May 11, 10 a. m., commencement, address by the Rev. A. Hunt, Louis Mo.; the Rev. George Evans, president of schools.
Robert A. McEwen, class 18, Runt,
of books for, writing the best essay in
of books for, writing the best essay in
the contest on "Friends - of Africa," Atlanta, Go. This contest open to contestants of twenty-two schools of the Freedman Aid Society. An enjoyable experience, led by the members of college department and graduating classes. The party, consisting of about twenty-five, went about two miles into the country to a local church, where they served, and throughout the day games of tennis and croquet were played.
BINGHAMTON. N. Y.
Binghamton, N. Y.—The first anniversary reception and ball given by Eureka Lodge, No. 33, Knights of Pythias, at Oddfellows Hall, Tuesday evening, April 25, was a great affair and was attended by many out of town guests. Tho Ree, Mr. Temple, C. Ree, Mr. Temple, Mr. Cooper stopped in Binghamton a few hours Monday on their way to the general conference in Louisville, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown and Mrs. Nearon were in Binghamton at the Knights of Pythias anniversary reception. The Frederick Douglass Lycme will be held on Sunday school May 14 and celebrate Mothers' day. an elaborate program is being prepared. The exercises will be held at 4 p. m. The Mutual Court, No. 23, Order of Calanthe, will hold a social at Mrs. C. M. Davis's residence. The Frederick Douglass Lycme will be charged of the program at the Frederick Douglass Lycme Sunday, May 7. Several new candidates of the Israel Household of Ruth, No. 1933, G. U. O. O. F., served an elaborate luncheon the week. The twenty-fourth anniversary week. The Sheba Chapter, No. 3, E. O. S., will be held in Oddfellows Hall, Thursday evening, May 18.
YOUNGSTOWN, O.
Miss Nellie Collman, of Yellow Springs, is guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lynch, M. E. Simmons, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, spent Friday and Saturday with his sister, Mrs. C. A. Jackson, 355 West Virginia. Mrs. C. A. Jackson, 355 West Virginia. Mrs. C. John Shaw, of Pittsburgh, Mrs. C. John Shaw, with Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Docket have moved to 925 North avenue. The anniversary services of Buckeye Lodge of Elks, Sunday, at the Oak Hill Avenue A. M. E. Church, was largely attended 'Mrs. Daniel Greene, who homing in, she would like to hear from locate, she would like to greene, of Charleston, S. C. Mrs Ida Simms, 335 East Federal street, is home from the hospital, but not able to walk. Louisa Edwards Court No. 30, of Calanthe, will meet in regular session the second Wednesday in May. Levi Biggs, of Charleston, would like to locate Schoield Barracks, would like to locate his sister, Mrs. Geo Johnson, maiden name, Miss Harrie Biggs. The Rev John Ogborn, rector of St. Augustine Episcopal Mission, and thirty-five members, including the chair of twenty-two voices, went to Charon, St. Sunday, would hold addresses in the St John's Church and the Rev. Mr. Ogborn preached.
The All Star Whist Club has completed arrangements for its annual fundraiser, Robert Docket, North avenue, is sleek. Edward J. Williams has returned from Findley, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stamps, 222 East Boardman street,ellewood,NY,relatives of Danny, Greenbush Durne, N.C. They will spend a while in Semora, N.C. with Mrs. Stamps' mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Hickles. Their taller brother, Mr. W. Lyman, they are away, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lyman,tertained a number of friends in hon-
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Thursday evening, Dr. *Leroy Watkins,
dentist, spent Easter in Colum-
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Mrs. Robert H. Hooker, of Holmes,
of Lacoche street. Mrs. Ws.
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rent, of Lacoche street, rented West Federal street, has made his room larger and painted it. All churches had special Easter exercises
Sunday, and were well attended. Mrs.
Berry, is ill on *Foster street*. Mrs.
James Stewart entertained the Elite
Club Monday evening at her ohme.
April 18 was an enjoyable time at the
Mrs. Julia Hacket, 123 East
Front Street, for a birthday of
Mrs. Hacket and thirty-fifth birthday of Wm. H. Holland. The time was spent in games and music.
Lunch was served. Mrs. Marie David-
ley, of Lacoche street, ending a few
weeks with relatives, Mrs. George Em-
erson, 360 Albert street.
GREENWICH CITY
GREENWICH, Conn.-Mrs. Anna, E. Green, 174 Davis avenue, is visiting relatives in Port Chester. She spent Easter Sunday in Tarrytown, N. Y. Married to a daughter, and daughter, Marian Fry, made a flying trip to New York City, April 22.
Granville Brown of Bridgeport spent Easter Sunday with his brother, Earley Brown, Davis avenue;
William Bolling, who has been ill for the past ten months, is now able to walk around.
Mrs. Lizzie Greenwood has returned from the South.
Mrs. John Hickman is back from Florida.
-The regular meeting of the Star Light Dramatic Club was held Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Perry. The following officers were elected for the next three months: Walter Wier, vice president; Miss Ada Perry, secretary; Miss Lulu Simmons, assistant secretary; Mrs. Sadie Perry, treasurer; William Perry, chaplain; Harold Bolling, sergeant-at-arms; Henry Walker, goreree secretary; Miss Mabel chairman of Lyceum; Harvey Walker, reporter.
Miss Mabel Walker entertained the Star Light Dramatic Club Wednesday evening. John Pryer, recently from barmen High School, and the club Miss Mabel Black, Leon Fisher were guests at the Southern League dance and reception. in New York. A progressive dinner was given at Stamford in honor of Walter Johnson, who recently graduated from the school. Among those present were Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Morris and Mr. Plant.
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THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1914
NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK
The Rev. G. W. Allen was the week-
end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen
of Stamford, Conn.
Henry M. Rollins, 334 West 53rd st.,
is slok in Bellevue Hospital and would
be pleased to see his many friends.
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Friday, May 19, 1916. Secure boxes from
Dr. J. B. Williams, 106 W. 133rd Street.
Last Sunday, Davis S. Cooper, 130
West 134th street, was married to Miss
Hachaal I. Anderson, 249 West 133rd
street.
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Palace Casino—Henry Hammel's
Treasury Hall—Association Ball.
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April 26, Fulton E. Shears, 47 West
6 th street was married to Miss Alice
R. Bell of Chicago by the Rev. W. H.
Brooks. Present were Misses Amanda
Brown and Lottie Lewis.
Kern Houston was married to Miss Louise Jeter, Thursday evening at 132 West 131st street. After the ceremony a large reception was tendered the guests.
Hillard L. Perkins, 44 West 135th street and Miss Louis L. Gilliam, 207 West 133rd street were married April 26 at St. Mark's Parish House. Present were Miss Marion and John Simon. Mme. Solika is connected with the Martin-Smith School, situated at 139 West 138th street, where she will instruct in voice culture.
Mrs. Mary Sipp, 34 West 132d street, died April 28 and was buried Tuesday moon, from St. Mark's M. E. Church, the Rev. J. C. Allen, officiating. Mrs. Sipp had been a member of St Mark's for thirty-five years.
D. H. Murphey of the Afro-American, Buildmore, returned home Tuesday evening at the Lmotype factory in Brooklyn. Mr. Murphey will have charge of a Model 8 lmotype being installed by the Afro-American.
Mrs. Susie M. King and Mrs. Wesley Malone will entertain the Lucy Laney League at the Hope Day Nursery, 33 West 183d street, Friday evening, May 5, at 8.30 o'clock. The secretary's annual report and supplementary report of reception given March 10, will be submitted. Annual election of officers will take place.
Maceo arrivals: Mrs. Robert Jones of Albany; B. Bert of Charleston, W. M. Leveritte of Washington, D. C.; the Rev. F. A. Garrett of Charleston, S. C.; B. F. Wiggins of Waterbury, Conn.; Miss Mary J., and the Rev. and Mrs. James S. Todd, J. Harvey Smith and Thos. H. B. Walker of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. James Hallstalk of Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
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Mrs. Hattie Roberts entertained the Entre Nuis Club Thursday evening at her residence 242 West 53d street. Members present were Mesdames Hattle Barre, Daisy Chambers, Margie Werner and Miss Olga Scott. Invited guests: Miss Margie Livingston, Major R. R. Moton, Ludlow E. Werner, Dr. Hughea, Dr. E. P. Roberts, Dr. Chas, Roberts and Mr. Stedman. The evening was spent in dancing after which a fine collation was served.
In preparedness for Health Week activities, the colored physicians of New York held a meeting on May 1 in the rooms of the Board of Health and were addressed by Dr. Haven Emerson, commissioner of health. Other registrar of the bureau of records, Dr. John J. Cronin, director of the bureau of child hygiene, Dr. Charles Boddun, director of the bureau of health education and Dr. Nicholas of the bureau of preventable diseases.
X W C A Notes
Miss Lurinie Cary, of our branch members; now living at White Sulphur Springs, West Va., has paid this week the last instalment of her pledge of $25 to the building campaign of the association. Special effort is being made at this time to collect pledges to this fund so that the buildings may be erected on the grounds purchased for this purpose. The closing of the W. Y. C. A. basketball class for this season occurred on last Friday evening. The Sunday afternoon Bible class held its last session on last Sunday afternoon. Both of these classes were held in the early fall. The regular monthly meeting of the Social Workers' Club was held at the Y. W. C. A. on Monday evening. The annual meeting of the Invincible Tennis Club was held on Wednesday evening. The monthly meeting of the committee of management of this branch will be held Friday evening. May at 8:30 a.m. at the association during the past week were Mrs. Ogburn and daughter of Southampton, L. L. Miss Frances Lee, Mrs. Hawkes and Miss Anna Cummings, Baltimore, Md.
Manhattan Y. M. C. A. Notes.
A meeting was held by instructors of the boys' department and plans drawn for the conduct of Decoration Day races, for the baseball schedule, and, for the running of the summer camp at Verona, N. J. Friday evening, for the baseball championship, who wish to enter as members of the boys' department, for boys twelve years or over. There are facilities for handling one hundred members.
Sunday afternoon, May 21, in Rush Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, will be held. The congressman George White of Philadelphia, chairman committee of management, Y. M. C. A., in that city; will speak. Special music and Dr. E. P. Roberts, chairman committee of management, will preside.
Tuesday evening Counselor Winter Russell gave far address on "Shall We走走 Your Way Or Our Master." The next two talks by Counselor Russell will be given May 10 and May 17.
The Ministers' Meeting.
The Rev. Mr. Handy, of Montclair,
N J., gave an address at the meeting
Monday afternoon on "The Modern
Preacher's Use, of the Bible." Monday,
May 8, George Harris, editor, will
be the speaker. The session will be
open to the general public at St.
Mark's parish house, at 3:20 p. m.
Commissioner Emerson to Speak Harlem.
Commissioner. Haven Emerson, of the Department of Health, will make his first appearance before a colored audience in Harlam on Sunday, May 7. At the Salem meeting in the first meeting of the Health Week Campaign which will embrace Greater New York during the week of May. Following Dr. Emerson's address, Dr. R. A. Taylor will spew Dr. A. A. Kenneth, the masseur for ceremonies. The last speaker will be Dr. Leister, one of the Board of Health experts, who will deliver an address on "Patent Medicines."
PROGRAM OF OTHER MEETINGS
May 7—Young Men's Christian Association, 4 p. m. May 8—Henrietta Day School, 8 p. m. May 9—Abyssinian Baptist Church, p. m. May 11—St. Mark's M. E. Church, 8 p. m. May 12—St. James' Freebysterian Church, 8 p. m.
Two meetings will be held in Brooklyn—one on Wednesday, May 10, at St Phillips Church, 1610 Dean street, and the other on Friday, May 12, at Fleet Street 'A. M. E. Church.
Girls Beat Boys in Contest.
In the declamatory contest at Salem M. Church last Thursday night five contestants strove hard to see who could best recite Delawngne's poem, "Three Days in the Life of a Man," which was questioned by the judges as to how much they knew of Columbus life and the circumstances attendin' gthe action of the poem. James L. Spottswood was the first reciter, followed by Theodore Hooks. Miss Grace Dandolph was followed by Mrs. B. Thornton and his speaker was Miss B. Thornton. The judges were Miss Holmes, Mme. French and Mr. A. Bowser. Luring their consultation solos were sung by Miss Janet Burke, Mrs. Florence Nelson, Walter Williams and Orrington Ligburne, Mr. Bowser, acting for the contest, to Miss Portla Wiley, gold medal, to Miss Portla Wiley, and the second, a silver medal, to Miss Grace Randolph. G. W. Allen was master of ceremonies and Mrs. Marle Jackson Stuart was in charge of the contest. Refreshments were served by the Ladies' Auxiliary Mrs. Francis Worthington in charge.
Zion Missionary Here From Demarara.
The Rev. W. A. Deane, presiding elder, pastor and mission, of Walker's A. M. E. Zion Church, Alstork's Mission and Beulah Church, Demarara, British Gulana, South America, arrived in America on April 22, and is the founder of Alexander Waters, 208 West 13th Street in South America, and is in this country to attend the general conference which opened May 3 at Louisville, Ky.
The work of the Rev. Mr. Deane was started in 1911, and there are two Zion churches registered under government, as required by British law. The Rev. Mr. Deane, a bishop of the Officer under his law, and is aboard on leave from this duty. The Rev. A. T. Collins, of the A. M. E. Church, is acting for him. While in this country the missionary will probably make an effort to raise funds for the discharge of foundation debts and for retention and consolidation of the work. He preaches for the Rev. J. W. Brown at Mother A. M. E. Zion Church on April 28.
St. Mark's M. E. Church.
"The Sacradness of the Body" was the subject of the Rev. W. H. Brook's discourse, last Sunday morning. At the evening service, the annual thanksgiving sermon was preached to the Independent Order of St. Lukes, from Isaiah 60:22. This organization was largely represented, it requiring the body of the church to seat them. The Mr. Brooks led the Washington, D. C., was a Visitor at this service, enroute to the general conference. The Rev. Mr. Brooks left on the midnight train for Saratoga, the seat of the general conference. The Rev. F. H. Quinn of White Plains will preach next Sunday morning and the Rev. S. Grannum, Sunday evening. Least Thirty evening, the Sunday School assisted by the various organizations of the church tendered to Walter E. Handy, a testimonial reception and progressive service as Superintendent of St. Mark's Sunday School. After the musical and literary program over which the pastor presided, the Rev. R. M. Bolden was the principal speaker. Mrs. Maggie Dickinson presented the guest of honor a handmade gold watch, the gift of the teachers and officers. An excellent repast followed, furnished by the Lyceum, Silver Spray Circle and by the Jeweler, J. David H. Towne, toastmastion and oral presentation by Mrs. Alice Perkinson.
The Camp Fire Girls in ceremonial dress and with fitting ceremony and "cote" gave Miss Leonard, their retiring guardian, a farewell reception.
The Rev. Roverdy C. Ransom, edi-
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when he addressed them on "National Preparedness of the Negro Race." His commercial, intellectual and civic preparedness was unfolded in a manner, characteristic of this great speaker. He was a member of the Moravian Church, followed with forceful narations of the "Fast Performances of the Black Man in War." Packer Ramsey, bass solist, rendered "The Watchman." This excellent program was arranged and presided over by the National Subject Department. On next Sunday the Ethiopic Forum will present the program.
ZION CONFERENCE
IN SESSION THIS WEEK
The quadrennial general conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church opened its session on Wednesday, May 3, at Louisville, Ky. Delegates and visitors from New York and other Eastern points left Monday morning, May 1, in a party in charge of Bishop Alexander Walters, traveling over the Baltimore & Ohio. Attending the conference from New York are Bishop and Mrs. Walters, the Rev. J. W. Brown of Mother A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. A. A. Crooke of Rush Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, and the Rev. F. M. Jacobs of Brooklyn.
From New England are the delegates from that conference, the Rev. C. S. Whitted of New Haven, the Rev. R. R. Ball of Hartford, the Rev. T. A. Auten of Cambridge, Lay delegates, Dr. W. H. Higgins of Providence and the Rev. J. W. Powell, ordinance disince his election. Others in the party were the Rev. B. W. Swain of Boston, the Rev. C. C. Alleyne of Providence, the Rev. J. W. McDonald of Waterbury, the Rev. E. George Biddle of Norwich, the Rev. T. E. Roach of New Haven, the Rev. Dennis Scott of New Bradford, the Rev. W. H. Eley of Bridgeport and L. J. Jordan of Bridgeport. Among the ladies are Mrs. Auten, Mrs. Eley, Mrs. Alleyne, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Victoria Salgado of Boston, Mrs. Zoe A. Milbery of Boston, Mrs. Henricta Peters of Cambridge.
St. James' Presbyterian Church
Exercises commemorating the twenty-first anniversary of St. James' Presbyterian church, 137th street and Lenox avenue, closed Sunday night. The exercises began on Wednesday night and continued through Sunday night in increased attendance and interest. Presbyterian University declared the anniversary sermon to a large audience at 11 o'clock Sunday morning, on "The King's Business." One person professed faith in Christ. Dr. Stoddard and Dr. McMillan were the speakers at the exercises held at 4 p. m., in honor of the late Dr. Thompkins. The school auditor was crowded to meet her Herbert Hill, who gave an address on mothods and the character of the work of the Sunday school. The Christian Endeavor was addressed by the Rev. Mr. Benjamin. The Rev. Geo. Kirrenner preached at night.
Young Morris Wins Oratorical Contest
Charles S. Morris, the 16-year-old son of Dr. Charles S. Morris, of Norfolk, Va. was sent by the faculty of the Wilson Academy, Nyack, where he was the only colored student, to Mt. Vernon High School to enter the preliminar oratorical contest under the auplies of Hamilton College. Nine white students, representing as many high schools, sought to win the first prize, twenty dollars in gold. The subject to r debate was A Pleas for Cuba." Each speaker was allowed six minutes. By the unanimous decision of the judges your Morris was given first prize. The judges were the Rev. Robert G. McGregor, Hon. H. Dorsay Spencer and Conklin Mann of New York.
On May 13, young Morris will enter the final contest at Hamilton College.
QBITUARY.
WESSELS—Henry, of 261 West 124th street, died last Sunday afternoon in the Hospital for Physicians and Surgeons, from the effects of an operation for a broken jaw, taken suddenly lain on Sunday afternoon, when the pain lain and the physician who was called diagnosed the case as appendicitis and advised an immediate operation. Mrs. Wessels accompanied Mr. Wessels in a taxi cab to the hospital, and in an adjoining room awaited the announcement of the surgery, she was informed that he died under the care of either, evidently from a weak heart. Stunned beyond composure, as her husband had been until then always in excellent health, he being of a strong and vigorous constitution, she announced on the hospital his sad and untimely death.
Mr Wessels was born in Alken, South Carolina, July 5, 1852. He came to New York in 1901 and entered the employ of a broker at 120 Broadway and enjoyed his and confidence to the fullest extent, from that date to this. He was a member of the Clubmen's Beneficial League, and had a host of staunch, loyal friends, among whom he always remained popular. Mr. Wessels leaves a devoted wife and son, Mrs. Lillian O and Henry Wessels. The funeral services were held in Theomann Hall, where the memorial were taken to Alken, S.C. by his family to be buried in the family plot.
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Clinton, N. Y., to speak against nine other prize winners for the interacademic championship of New York State. The white papers called Morris a native Cuban, which he indignantly denied.
BROOKLYN NOTES
Miss S. Fraxier from Red Hook, N. J., is in the city visiting Mrs. T. B. McKell and Mrs. J. Arrington of Jamaica, N. Y.
Mrs. Butler R. Wilson of Boston, Mass., will speak at Lincoln's Settlement, 105 Fleet Place on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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The Rev. R. I. Galnes, 1588 Pacific street, Brooklyn, has recovered from his illness. The Rev. Galnes' son, Reuben has been very seriously ill during the past week.
A callkwalk and concert will be beamed by the Rappleye and E. Hopkins Cockney Orchestra on evening May 17, at Summer Hall, Summer avenue and Fulton street. Music by the New Amsterdam orchestra. Admission, 35 cents—Adv.
Sunday, April 30, the League's Forum devoted its time to general discussion of "The Birth of a Nation" in England "Patriotism" and "The Duty of Allen Negroes in the United States." A debate will be held at the Forum Sunday, May 7, between the forum developer, the olympian memorial Literary Society's team, who solved the press is a greater benefit to a community than the pulpit."
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In the interscholastic debate between Central Evening High School, Brooklyn, and the Washington Heights Evening High School, the Bronx, at school on Friday evening, April 25, the Brooklyn town school subject was "Resolved. That the United States should increase her army and navy for defense." The Brooklyn school, supporting the negative side, was composed of Miss Grayzel and Ms. Mabell White Williams; the Washington Heights team, Mrs. Tishla and Miss Meyer; Mrs. Williams was the only colored member of the debating teams.
A meeting was held last Tuesday evening at the annex of Howard Orphanage. 636 Herkimer street, and an auxiliary was formed to assist in the celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the Howard Orphan Anyum. Plans were devised to co-operate in the raising of a fund of ten thousand dollars to further the work of the institution. Every contributor of one dollar or more will be enrolled as an associate memorial of the Howard Auxiliary. Following the the officers: Mrs. Bratze president; Mrs. Geo. Harris, vice-president; T. P. Moseley, treasurer; Miss Jessie Morris, secretary; F. H. Gilbert spoke in favor of the movement. Meetings will be held every week.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. C. E. Mayo of 311 Grand avenue, who died Saturday night, April 29, were held from the Concord Baptist, Wednesday afternoon, May 3, at 2 o'clock. The eulogy was delivered by the Rev. William M. Moss, pastor, Mrs. Mayo was born on the following the death of her son, Clarence, which occurred at Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 16, and whose funeral was held from the above named church two weeks ago Wednesday night. Besides being a member of Concord, Mrs Mayo was a member of the Brooklyn Mothers' Club, the members of which abused the children of a tribute to numerous The deceased was a devo: christian. She leaves a husband, Charles Mayo, two sons, three daughters, several brothers and many other relatives.
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of Brooklyn made their appearance. The songs and dances were all good and the costuming was up to the Williamson standard. On the program in support of the "Billikens" were Miss Harriell Johnson, coloratura soprano, James Quinn, comedian, Mrs. Ethellyn Kraton of the famou Kraton Brent Rolling act and Anthony Madden, comedian, who gave a song dance supported by Miss Thela Curry at the piano and twelve girls, Mrs. Lillian Thompson-Angrum, Mrs. Fannie Avery-Harper, Miss Alice Avery, Miss Edith Johnson, Miss Bessie Payton, Miss Elizabeth Mars, Miss Mabel Atwell, Miss Dorothy Jackson, Mrs. Olga Lansing-Hamilton, Mrs. George Taylor-Kingland, Miss Dorothy Hamilton and Mrs. Ethellyn Kraton. Four songs were used in the sketch "Got everything I want you." "Got everything I want you." "Good-bye, girls, I'm through," and "Sweet Adalr."
Miss Madge Webster, James H. Holbrook and Edward* H. Wilson were among those who had special acts in connection with their work as "Billkens." The Billkens are Misses Edith C. Johnson, Dorothy D. Hampton, Augusta E. Byrd, Anna G. Lewis, Katherine H. Mars, Madge H. Webster, Susie M. James H. Holbrook A. P. Walla, Jesse N. Balley, Clarence D. Wilson, William Kemp, E. Clifford Hughes, Edward H. Wilson, Jr. and W. A. Madden, honorary member. Mrs. Williamson looked splendid in her gowns and hats.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES
ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 242-46 West 40th St., between 7th and 8th Avenues. Sunday Service—11 a.m. m. and 7.30 p. m. Holy Communion every first Sunday. School, 13.30 p. m. and 7.30 m. Sunday Morning Band prayer meeting, 6 a. m. Tuesday, 8 p. m.-Missionary Society, prayer and praise service. Thursday, 8 p. m.-B. Y. P. U. musical and literary program, Friday, 8 p. m. general prayer meeting, 8 p. m. general prayer meeting. Rev. A. Clayton Powell, D. D., pastor; residence, 240 W. 40th street, phone, Bryant, 7465.
MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 159-161 West 53d Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Rev. Wm. P. Nayes, D. D., pastor. Preaching Services every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday School, 13.30 p. m. Sunday School. P. U. meets every Sunday, 13.30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Literary meets every Wednesday at 5 p. m. The Weekly Prayer Meeting on Friday evening at 5 p. m. Church Aid Society, second Monday evening in September, 13.30 p. m. Church Aid Society, every month on the third Monday evening. Visitors are made welcome.
MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH
151-153 W. 136th St. Rev. J. W. Brown,
pastor, 110 West 139th street. Sunday
Services—11 a. m. and 7.55 p. m. Holy
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Endearment, 6.30. Weekly Meetings
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ST. MARK'S METHODIST EPISCOPAL
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53d Street. Preaching, 11 a. m. and
7.45 p. m. Prayer Meetings, Friday
evening at 8.30 and Sunday morning at
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Sunday, at 6 30 p. m. Junior League,
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SALEM METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 162-4 W 133d Street, the Rev. Frederick Asbury Cullen, pastor Preaching to 15 p.m.; Sunday School, 2.30 p.m.; L. S. Perry, superintendent. Men's Bible Class, 2.30 p.m. D. N. Thompson, instructor. Lycme, 4 p.m., Sundays, 8.30 p.m. L. S. Perry, Warner president. Epworth League, 6 p.m., Sundays, L. S. Perry, president. Classes, Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and at 1 p.m. Sundays. Prayer meeting, 1 p.m. Sundays. Night service, James Goins, president. Holy Communion, first Sunday in each month. All are welcome.
ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, 234 East 160th Street, New York. Rev. Edward George Cliffon, D. D. Rector, 112 East 157th St. Sunday Services. All Seats Free, 11 am. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m.; 8 p.m. evening service. A cordial welcome to all.
ST. CYPRIAN'S CHAPEL, PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 177 EAST 157th Rev. Jno. Johnson, Priest charge, daily service, 11 n. and 8 p.m. Sunday School, 3.30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
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8 p.m. C. C. Wednesday at 8 p.m. prayer service. 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. Boy's Brigade. Friday, at 4 p.m. Girl's Brigade. Friday, at 3:30 p.m. The Brotherhood meets each Sunday, at 4 p.m. Visitors and strangers are invited to worship with us.
WASHINGTON MEMORIA & PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 116 West 133rd Street (Empire Friendly Shelter), New York City, the Reynolds Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 173 Willoughby Street Brooklyn, Phone, Maine 503-755-3232, Services for the present—Sunday (preaching), 5 p. m. Sunday School (beginning March 5) 2 p. m. Christian Endeavor, 5 p. m. Sunday School (beginning Sunday evening in each month). The public cordially invited.
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