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The New York Age IS CLEAN. ONCE IT BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IT IS ALWAYS LOOKED FOR AND WELCOMED. :: :: VOL. XXIX No. 33 MARRIAGES ON THE DECREASE Rev. George H. Sims Laments Over Conditions in New York. During Past Four Years there has Been Big Decline in Marriage Industry, Says Pastor of Union Baptist Church. COUPLES INCONVENIENCED Until a Few Years Ago Couples Did Not Have to go to Marriage License Bureau—Only Had to Visit the Minister—Many Find it a Difficult Matter to Get Off from Work to go to Bureau. Dr. George H. Sims, the popular pastor of Union Baptist Church, which is located in the Columbus Hill section, formerly known as San Juan Hill, is deploring the fact that marriages are few and far between in New York City nowadays. Dr. Sims asserts that once upon a time the marriage industry was one of some consequence to the ministers of this city, but now he shakes his head and sadly exclaims that things have changed. According to the pastor of Union Baptist Church marriages have fallen off during the past tour years in Manhattan over seventy-five per cent. In recent years there are times when he does not marry one couple in a month. When asked by a representative of the law, if he thought there were fewer marriages to day than a few years ago he quickly replied that in New York members of the race were not being joined in wedlock as much as heretofore, putting the blame on the new rules requiring couples to go to the City Hall for marriage licenses. Dr. Sims explained his point of view as follows. "A little over four years ago a law was passed requiring all couples matrimonial bent to go to the Marriage License Bureau where they were were a license for $1. Before the existence of the Marriage License Department all a couple had to do was visit a minister who would marry them, whose duty it was, according to law, to send a record of the marriage to the Health Department. "There are many of our people who have to work all day, and when they finish their work the Marriage License Bureau is closed. Then there are many of our people who work out in service and find it impossible to get off whenever they want to; so you can readily see what an inconvenience this new law has caused many poor people. "However, the question of marriage fees is not giving me as much food for thought as another phase—the moral feature. I am certain that the morals of the people have not been helped any DR. GEORGE H. SIMS by the establishment of the Marriage License Bureau—in fact, they have deteriorated. In New York conditions are such that many who are lacking in strength of character and who have strained from the teachings of childhood are obliged to conclude that there is little need for them to Kymen's altar. A few months ago when Abysimans, Mr. Blet and Union were holding a large revival, the question of the decrease in marriages was seriously disma- sured to private by Dr. Powell, Dr. Hays, and myself, and the other ministers of their experience had been very much like mine, and that in the past four years marriages had decreased to an alarming extent. What is to be done? Well, something very radical must be done, and the man and Dr. Sims, who pro- mised The Age representative to make the change, will increase marriages in Manhattan some future date. MANHATTAN CASINO THURSDAY, & FRIDAY MAY 25-26, 1916 PROMINENT WOMEN ARE HELPING FUND Members of Gentler Sex of N. Y. and Brooklyn Making Campaign a Success. BIG BAZAAR MAY 25 AND 26 Bellos of Greater New York to Preside Over Numerous Booth—Business Men and Women and Local Churches to be Well Represented—Entertalament Committee Busy. The activity of prominent women in New York and Brooklyn, who are working industriously to make the local memorial fund campaign a big success, was one of the features of the past week. The announcement made by a number of organizations that subscriptions to the fund would be made by June 1 was also most gratifying to the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund Committee of Greater New York. One of the committees to be leading a most busy existence is the Entertainment Committee, which has perfected arrangements for the big bazaar to be held at Manhattan Casino on Thursday, May 5, and Friday, May 26. Mrs. V. W. Tandy is chairman, and Mrs. Laura Wilhamson vice-chairman of this committee. They are being ably assisted by Mrs. Dora Cole Norman, Mrs. Odessa Warren Grey, Mrs. Daisy C. Reed, Mrs. Leana Hamilton, Mrs. C. F. Legar, Mrs. Fields Voting, Mrs. Jennie Police, Mrs. F. Turner, Mrs. Charles Holmes, Mrs. Neila Brown, Miss Mayelle McAdoo, Miss Susie Payton, R. C. McPherson, Fred M. Bryan, John T. Clark and R. E. Nicholas. On the evenings of May 25 and 26 Manhattan Casino will be in full charge of attractive members of the gentler sex, who will preside over booths of every description. Many of the leading social clubs, churches and business men and women have signified intentions of taking part in the booth display. Brooklyn Society Women Enthusiastic. On Monday evening well-known women of Brooklyn who are prominent socially and otherwise met at the residence of Mrs W. R. Lawton, 173 Walthough street, Brooklyn, and arranged to carry on a whirlwind campaign in Brooklyn. The members of this committee are paying particular attention to the Sunday schools of Brooklyn, all of which will be visited and the children asked to give one dime to the memorial fund. Among the members of the committee are Mrs M. William Trojan, Mrs M. William "Milton" Mackey, Mrs K. Hurry, Mrs W. K. Hurry, Mrs Brank. Mrs Gilbert, Dr. V. Morton Jones, Miss Alice Wiley Seay, Mrs Laura Alexander, Mrs. Missouri Moore, Mrs Julius Mitchell, Mrs. Dora Smith, Mrs M. C. Lawton and Miss Sara Bailey. Dr. E. P. Roberts, treasurer of the local committee, reports that individual subscriptions are coming in nicely, and announces the following recent subscriptions, which have been paid: Bishop Alexander Walters, $25; Dr. A. Clayton Powell, $25; Dr. W. H. Brooks, $25; Dr. York Russell, $25; Wilford H. Smith, $25; John B. Nail, $10; Walter E. Handy, $10; Dr. Johan Emanuel, $10; F. K. Jones, $5; William D. Ollley, $5; F. A. Wgiss and daughter, $5; M. P. Lomas, $5; William F. Trotman, $5; Willis D. Wright, $3; W. H. Des Verney, $3; Stephen T. Brooks, $25; Ellen Brooks, $25; George and M. W. Ford, $2; Sissa Mara Bailey, $2; Mrs. Dora Cole Norman, $2; Eli and Ethel Speman, $2; Mrs. Katherine ohamas, $1; William Dalton, $1; Mrs. F. C. Phelan, $1; James F. Manigault, $1; Miss Joseph Palmes, $1; T. A. Morse, $1; Mrs. Paul Hackney, $1; Miss Hattie Smith, $1 The second of a series of mass meetings in the interest of the memorial fund was held Thursday evening of last week at Concord Baptist Church. The principal speakers were Rev. W. M Moss, the Hon. Fred R. Moore and Dr. F. P Roberts. Eldges were made by the majority present to subscribe to the fund on June 1. The third mass meeting will be held at Union Baptist Church Wednesday evening, May 24, and Dr. George Sims predicts that, the residents of the Columbus Hill section will turn out in large numbers. Unusual interest is being displayed in the appearance of Gov. Whitman at Manhattan Casino on Thursday evening, May 25. The chief executive of the Empire State will deliver his address shortly after 8 o'clock. MUSKOGEE HELPS MEMORIAL FUND (Charlotte, New York, Acr.) MUSKOGEE, OKLA.—A mass meeting was held Sunday, April 30, to raise a part of the Tuskegee Memorial Fund. A large crowd was present and interesting program was rendered. The famous Tuskegee Club of Muskogee sang a number of plantation melodies which were so dear to the heart of Dr. Washington. Mrs. J. W. Adams, president of the Tuskegee Club, made an interesting talk on Dr. Washington and his work, ending with a reading of one of his Sunday evening talks. W. Scott Brown, attorney, made a stirring talk on Mr. Washington's view of education, emphasizing the fact that he was not opposed to higher education as many supposed but believed in a man fitting himself for the thing for which he had a natural aptitude. The speaker of the evening was Edwin C. Monroe, superintendent of Muskogee's public school system, and one of the most prominent educators of the country. Mr. Monroe urged his hearers to do their duty in this great cause. Thirty dollars were raised in cash and pledges for the fund. Muskogee people hope to raise $250. [Image of a man with a long beard and a bald head, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. The background is black.] [The text is not clearly visible in the image. It appears to be a title or heading.] IMPORTANT NOTICE TO AGE READERS Beginning with last issue, The New York Age will be entirely non-returnable to agents. Readers desiring to be certain of receiving the New York Age should place a regular order with their agent or newsdealer. This is made necessary by the high cost of paper and other printing material. WORK OF PRESIDENT HUBBARD AT MEHARRY (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE.) NASHVILLE, TENN.—There were 132 graduates in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nurse training at the Meharry Medical College to receive diplomas at the hands of President George W. Hubbard at the fortieth commencement of that institution held here Thursday night. In all the Meharry school has turned out 1,369 professional man and women of the race, ninety-five per cent, of whom have remained in the professions and are highly successful, as has been allowed by an investigation recently made by the Meharry Hubbard. These graduates have incurred from $500 to $500 yearly, and a very large proportion of them own their own homes and have well equipped offices and libraries. Bishop C.7-1. Philips of the C. M. E Church delivered the commencement address. He is a medical graduate of the school and has two sons who finished their medical courses at the institution. Credit for the success of the Mehary College is due to Dr George Whipple Hubbard, who has spent forty years in the work. He came South just after the war and began teaching the slaves and their children how to read and write. He studied medicine, while doing missionary work, in the Vanderbilt University at Nashville and at the University of Tennessee. He had already finished his literary education in the East. After graduating from both of the medical schools, he took up the work of establishing the Mehary College. He has always been relied upon by the colored citizens of Nashville as being with them in any and all matters pertaining to racial conditions here and has proven a wise counsellor, a true friend to them, and is often spoken of here as "The sainted Hubbard." Among the graduates were two from New York. G W. Johnson and R. S. Smith. The British West Indies, Liberia, Africa, South America, Panama and almost every State in the Union, were represented. The address of Bishop Phillips was a strong line and was heard by more than 5,000 interesed spectators. In part he said: Write of Booker T. Washington and we will tell of his, wonderful work at Tuskegee. Or make Tuskegee the subject and you will write the history of Tuskegee and the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute are inseparably connected. Write of Mellary Medical College hiring of the Mellary Responders, the name of Dr. G. W. Webbard. The student of history as the reviews, the existence of American slavery will be reminded of the firmness, the indiscrete conscience for the right, of the woman of the nation, of the woman, of the moderation of spirit which the heat of party could not instigate nor the disturbances of this country shake, of Abraham Lincoln who wrote the Emancipation Proclamation, unbound the Philosopher of 4,000 slaves, rellit the history of national slavery, rellit the history of the shouts of freedom. One of the wisest maxims of Pratyormor to his pupil was that he should be deviance himself." Self-respect. The best gesture with which you can withhold ideal, you will not defile your bodies by sensuality nor pollute your minds by service thoughts. Carry this sentiment into daily life and it will be found at the foundation of honor, integrity, cleanliness, sobriety, chastity, morality and religion. Success treads on the heels of every effort. It lies along the highway of stewardship and achievement. Achieve it, you must very largely rely upon yourselves, your own independent energies, habits of industry and attention to business details" NEGRO INSTITUTIONS WILLED WOMANS NO WILLED WOMAN'S MONEY In addition to bequests announced last week, Hampton and Tuskegee have had large sums bequeathed to them this week. The will of Mrs. Ellen Stebbins Curtis James, widow of the late D. Willis James, and mother of Arthur Curtis Dodge, copped mine owner and railroad man, provided that Hampton Institute should receive $100,000. Mrs. James died on April 28 and on that very day Major R. R. Moton, the new principal of Tuskegee, received a cashier's check for $25,000, to be applied to the Booker Washington Memorial Fund, which check had been sent by Mrs. James. She also gave $100,000 to the Association for the benefit of Colored Orphans. Another bequest which added much to the interest engendered in raising the memorial fund was that of $500 from the late Mary Strater al Massachusetts. Miss Strater was born a slave in New Jersey but the family with which she was connected moved to Massachusetts where she died aged 77 years. It was her wish that a portion of her tidy savings should be given to Tuskegee for the improvement of her race in the South, and this wish was religiously carried out by a member of the family. HOW I.T. MONTGOMERY WENT DOWN TO DEFEAT National Committeeman L. B. Mosely Dominated the Convention—Eighth District Grabs Five Delegates After, a Lively Scramble—Mr. Montgomery's Statement. (Special to THE NEW YORK AGE.) JACKSON, MISS.—The recent Republican State Convention presented many sensational features, one of the most striking being the defeat of the Hon. Isaiah T. Montgomery, the founder of the town of Mound Bayou, as a candidate for delegate-at-large to Chicago. The delegates elected, representing the Negro element of the party were Perry W. Howard, president of the National Negro Bar Association, and Dr. S. D. Redmond, of this city, at large. Dr. E. Howard, Marianne Dr. E. Walker, Indianana; Wesley Crayer, Vickersburg. These are all regarded as Roosersmen. The other seven delegates are white, headed by National Committeeman L. B. Mosely. Hon. Isaiah T. Montgomery was finally chosen as an alternate at large. A movement, is threatened to contest the delegates at large headed by Charles Banks and W. E. Mollison, so a hot time is looked for at Chicago next month. Hon, Isaiah T. Montgomery, of Mound Bayou, Miss, who was prominently mentioned as a candidate for delegate at large, has issued a lengthy statement reviewing the situation, from which we quote in part as follows: "It was publicly announced through the press of the State some weeks ago that I would be a candidate for delegate at large from the State of Mississippi to the National Republican Convention. I don't-think I ever would have been a candidate if some body of citizens had not asked me. Before making a formal reply a forecast was made of the things I hoped to be able to assist in accomplishment. First; To get the warring factions of the Republican party to come together and patriotically join in a united effort to give to our country, a strong, efficient administration with calculated to command the complete control of the fully administer to its needs." Second: To secure as far as possible a higher and broader standard of recognition to the Negro delegates of the South and through such recognition to work in conjunction with all Republicans in general, and with liberal minded citizens of all races for the practical development of Republican principles in the South, for the general betterment of conditions. In other words to begin at the top and work downward; County and District Conventions. "It is expected that I will speak largely of the recent county, district and State conventions in this article, but they have now passed into history. And it is neither pleasant nor profitable to deal with the above gatherings in the way of holding up the shortcomings and deficiencies of individuals, thereby practically deepening rancorous factional wounds that must eventually be healed before the Republican party in the South can fully enter upon the road of progress. "It has been vividly impressed upon my mind, however, that the Republican party and politics generally in our State is drifting upon very dangerous ground that bodies no good for the future; I refer to the fact that principles have been lost sight of and considered as a matter of small consequence in comparison with the lure of patronage and the distribution of fat campaign funds. "After a normal canvass covering the county of Bolivar and the various districts of the State, by distribution of literature and free consultation with party leaders, my canvass was generally endorsed, and the primaries of the county gave unqualified endorsements and instructions. At the county convention the dictation of patronage, money and powerful, persuasion were brought to bear to force me into connections that in addition to having sharp antagonism in the State convention, were also widely at variance with my ideas and policies. I declined to accept any combination, which resulted in two delegations; my name and that of my manager were placed on the opposition delegation as well as our own. "The district convention came on a week later at Clarkstate. The opposi- committee half the county representation by a majority of only one vote The State Convention. "Before an understanding of this great representative body can be intelligently grasped, we will first have to discuss matters in the eighth district, which is dominated by the cities of Jackson and Vicksburg. This district contains the chiefs, who control at least five of the remaining districts. Within the same district is a powerful opposition, led by many professional colored men of energy and intelligence. At a late period of the campaign these two factions united for the purpose of the delegation at-large. Wesley the Crayton withdrew in favor of P. W. Hoyafd as delegate from the district, leaving the latter without opposition. Their on the first time Creation announced as a candidate from the State-at-large; hitherto he had been an active supporter of my candidacy. Then the deal was practically completed for the eighth district to bargain all four (Continued on page 190). TO SUCCEED MAJOR MOTON AT HAMPTON (Special to THE NEW York Age.) HAMPTON, VA.—Some years ago it used to be said that if Hampton had done no more than train Booker T. Washington, it would have paid for itself many times over. Recently the nation, especially the South, has been rejoicing that Major Moton, another distinguished graduate of Hampton, would soon take up Dr. Washington's heavy burden at Tuskegee. To-day, the friends of Hampton and of Negro education are rejoicing that another self-made, Hampton-trained man, Allen Washington, will become the commandant of cadets at Hampton where he was graduated in 1891—a product of the pioneer work of Gen. Samuel Chapman Armstrong. Allen Washington came to the Hampton School on the Lower Peninsula of Virginia from Gloucester County—a county which is well known on account of the large percentage of Negroes who own their farms and their homes; Negroes who are law abiding and thrify; Negroes who have won the respect of the best white people because of their industry and good character. Allen Washington entered the Hampton Institute in September, 1885, and became what is called a "work student"; that is, he worked by day at manual labor and then went to school for two hours on five nights of the week. In 1889 he finished the harnessmaker's trade and then spent two years in the Hampton Day School academic department. After his graduation, Allen Washington was employed by day in the harness-making shop and by night he helped in the commandant's department. During the next year he spent one-half of his day in the harness shop and one-half in the commandant's office. Little by little he became more active in the disciplinary work and soon found his full stride in handling boys—handling them with sympathy and still with firmness. Captain Washington is, indeed, a "Big Brother" to the five hundred Negro and Indian boys who are being trained at Hampton for leadership in school-teaching, farming, and mechanical industries. He is friendly but emphatic in his administration of discipline. He is willing to put the facts squarely to boys and he expects them to do their best. Even when he has to send away an occasional boy, he gives the best kind of advice and has in this way started many boys on a higher path. As an officer of the Hampton School, Captain Washington has taken part in many educational and financial meetings which have been held to create new interests in Negro education. He knows the South and conditions which his people face. He was one of Dr. Washington's close friends and associates. He has taken active part in the constructive work of Negro organizations which aim to promote race relations. Captain Washington is treasurer of the Negro Organization Society of Virginia, which is carrying to over 300,000 Negroes the message of "Better Health, Better Schools, Better Farms, and Better Homes"; and financial secretary of the Hampton Institute Alumni Association. Captain Washington has received instruction from some of the Best U. S. Army officers who have been stationed at Fort Monroe. He is a thorough drillmaster and tactician. WORK STARTED BY NEW JERSEY FILM COMPANY (Special to The New York Ac (Special to TAX New York Acct.) JERSEY CITY, N. J.—The Frederick Douglas Film Co., a corporation composed of some of the leading Negroes of the State, has started actual work on its first photo play, a three-reel drama, *Winning His First Nit*, which will show various phases of Negro progress since mannequination. The characters will be portrayed by Jersey City people, Mrs. Ida Vaskin, Miss Florence Snead and Frederick Quinn being cast for the leading roles. The pictures will be staged by the Centaur Studio of Bayonne, and the scenes of the play will be laid in Virginia. The Rev. W. S. Smith, an active member of the Douglas Film Co., spent several days in Virginia selecting the prospective settings for the pictures, and the players, with the camera man and manager left Jersey City Tuesday night. They were met in Washington by Mr. Smith and taken on Wednesday to the points in Virginia selected for the pictures. The play is expected to be released June 15, or not later than July 1. Officers of the company are: Dr. W. G. Alexander of Orange, president; Dr. I. L. Lawrence of Elizabeth, vice-president; A. R. Mayor of Jersey City, secretary; Dr. George E. Cannon, treasurer. FLORENCE PLEDGES $100 TO MEMORIAL FUNI Florence, S. C.-Dr. J. R. Levy writes us as follows: "We are doing something, for the Memorial Fund of Dr. B. T. Washington. I hope to raise from Florence $100. We sent already to you a part of this, which was given by the school children. And we hope to add to it from time to time, till the above sum is realized. I send this to you as The Age is our mouthpiece, and to it we look for guidance." HUNTINGTON FUND CLOSE TO $500 MARK (Social to This New York Arc.) (Spotlight to the New York Area) Huntington, W. Va.—A fund containing $11991 in cash and unpaid subscriptions to the sum of $50, an aggregate of $468,41, has been raised by colored people of Huntington for the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund. The campaign which was waged for this purpose concluded Sunday afternoon in a big rally held in Carnegie Hall. However, the committee has decided to continue its efforts until the amount of $500 originally suggested as Huntington's subscription is all raised. The New York Age IS RELIABLE. WHEN YOU SEE IT, IN "THE AGE" YOU CAN DEFEND UPON IT. NEWS THAT IS INFORMING. :: :: :: PRICE FIVE CENTS SALOON'S BACK ROOM TRADE Catering to Trade of Women an Important Factor with the White Saloonman. A Predominant Element in the Moral and Economic Conditions Obtaining in Harlem, Exerting a Strong Influence. GIRLS LED TO DEBAUCHERY Insidious Influence of Desire for Bohemianism Attracts Curious and Foolish Girls who Soon Lose Their Innocency in Atmosphere of Depravity. As factors in the moral and economic conditions obtaining in Harlem, it is conceded that the saloons and the environment created by the saloons stand as the predominant element. Conditions that are a matter of common report are readily traced to the influence of the saloon, and the saloons that make a feature of their "back room" trade are the ones exerting the strongest influence on moral conditions. Of the saloons in Harlem, conducted by white men, numbering approximately seventy-five (this, of course, only in the territory which has been investigated by THE AGE, the "back room" trade is an important attribute to most of them. With few exceptions, the saloons employ extra men, whose most important duty is to attend to the serving of the orders given in the "back rooms." As a rule, this "back room" trade is a negligible quantity during the day, but as the shades of evening draw near it assumes important propositions. Just what direct influence is exerted by the "back room", annexes to a legitimate saloon business, is a question that brings out differing opinions. One fact that stands forth most clearly is that they are especially interested in the Negro race, and in the hood of the Negro race, and in the "back room" of the saloon conducted by the white man that is most potential in this demoralizing "characteristic. This is probably due to the fact that the white saloonman has no racial sympathy, with the Negro and it matters little to him as to what the race women do, except as he is able to exploit them for his financial interest. This is evidenced by facts discovered in a trip through the Harlem section, which included visits to the "back rooms" of the saloons. One of the conditions coming to attention is that some of the saloonmen seem to have an understanding with certain of the women frequenters of their saloon, this understanding embodying an evident agreement that the women in question will bring to a particular saloon all the custom it is possible for them to control. This is borne out by the fact that frequent visits to a particular saloon will disclose the fact that certain women, accompanied by various male companions, are invariably to be found patronizing that saloon. And it is also to be noted with ungary frequency that these particular women are on most friendly terms with the attaches of the saloon, from the proprietor down to and including the porter and lunch counter man. The fact that the white saloonman appreciates this class of his trade is further attested by the fact that a number of themage employed musicians, both instrumentalists and vocalists, who are paid good salaries in return for exercising their talent for the amusement of the "back room" chentelle. Many of these performers are really top-toothed exponents of their particular branch of the musical profession. These entertainers only exercise their talent during the evening hours, or rather during the evening and early morning hours. For as a rule they start their work about 8 o'clock in the evening and continue until around 3 or 4 o'clock, and in some cases until 6 or 7 o'clock in the morning. Some of the saloonmen operate their business differently from the other; for instance, one white saloonman will admit women to the rear room of his saloon during the day and night until the regular closing hour, 1 a.m. During this time they are admitted and served to whatever drink it is their pleasure to order, whether they are accompanied by male companions or not. But sharp on the stroke of 1 a.m., the legal hour for closing, all women, accompanied or unaccompanied, must vacate the premises. On the other hand, another white saloonman, probably just across the street, will not only allow the women to remain who are present at the legal closing hour, but other women coming later have free access to the "back room". Of course the public bar is closed, so far as the front door is concerned, so not only the women but the men as well must use the rear entrance. It is just this feature of the saloon trade that exerts the greatest influence for harm. Young girls, not otherwise wayward, perhaps, are led from motives of curiosity, or induced by male friends who have ulterior motives, to visit these back rooms in a spirit of bohemianism. If their first visits are seemingly --- harmless, other visits follow, and it is only a matter of time when the innocent girl becomes "sophisticated and wise". It is in no wise an exaggeration to declare that fully fifty per cent, of the wayward girls of the community can trace their first inclination toward deprivacy to the influence of women with its environment of bright lights, gay music and abandoned enjoyment. The fact that this debauching element is so largely promoted by the white man is a matter for serious thought. His entire lack of racial sympathy coupled with a developed cupidity, make it a matter of careless thought with him as to how far this influence for deprivacy exerts itself. In fact, if the truth were known, it is quite within the realm of probability that the white saloon keeper will go out of his way to contribute to the debauchment of young couples, realizing that a feeder so debauched that a feeder to his mill of grapes just how long the people of Harlem (98 per cent of whom are members of the Negro race), are willing to allow this condition to obtain is a matter of conjecture. Certainly it is within their power to put a sudden and absolute stop to it. That they will not do so is a regrettable conclusion. The next article in this series will take up the "back room" saloon business as conducted by the Negro saloon keeper HOW I. T. MONTGOMERY WENT DOWN TO DEFEAT (Continued from page one) of the delegates-at-large, and with its own delegate positively control five of the twelve delegates from this State. "The State committee had appointed a committee on credentials, which made up a temporary roll. This was presented to the full State committee when all contests were completed. The art department was taken up first. I presented our case in writing, with names of witnesses. Mr Chas. Banks presented the case of the opposition, but did not desire to offer any witnesses. The committee decided to seat our delegation, only one vote opposed. "The only remaining contest came from Meridian. This was decided by allowing three votes to each side. When the roll was presented to the convention a noisy effort was made to change the report of the committee on county case, and the contestants one-half the county vote. On call call the committee was sustained by vote of 227 to 38. The committee also reported temporary officers, who were made permanent, George C. Granberry being chairman. "By an agreement two of the delegates at large were to be white, and two colored. There being only two white candidates, Hon. L. B. Moseley and Hon. M. J. Multherhill, they were elected by acclamation. Then there came about a wild scramble in nominating the half-dozen or more colored aspirants. My friends had engaged the Rev. W. H. Shumpert, an able and scholarly gentleman, to make the nomination, which was to have been seconded by the Rev. Gao, W. Gayles, well known as one of the old-time Senators from Bolivar county. These two vainly sought to secure recognition by the chair. The Rev. Shumpert finally started to the platform. When he had gotten within a few steps it is some sort in front, of him explained: "I nominate Hon. I. T. Montgomery of Bolivar county," and nominations were promptly declared closed. "On the first ballot Dr. S. D. Redmond was elected; all other candidates were dropped except Wesley Crayton and myself. I then began a quiet canvas among the white delegates, a number of whom had written me offering support. Hon. L. B Moseley suggested that he would get the chairman to recognize me, if I desired to say a few words. I went to the platform and requested an opportunity to speak, adding that of course Mr. Crayton ought to have the same privilege. After waiting awhile, I was informed that Mr. Crayton did not wish to speak and the chair could not extend the courtesy to me. The ballot was son taken, resulting in Mr. Crayton's election. "A committee was appointed to name four alternates. Some friends suggested to the committee that my name should be first on the list. The eighth district wanted all honors and brought in a minority report leaving my name off entirely. While the convention was struggling to reach a roll call on tabling the minority report, I went to the platform and was recognized. In a few words I called the attention of the convention to the condition of the country, and explained that I had higher motives than the simple honor of being a delegate to the National Convention, but did not desire and could not consistently accept the position of alternate, unless it was unanimously tendered. Immediately a large body of the house rose and remained standing while short speeches followed in quick succession. Mr. Latham of the famous eighth felt sure that he had a good chance of being elected, but he would rather sacrifice it than to see the convention hesitate about extending the honor to me. On a roll call of the years, the response was general; no one answered in the negative." ALL-WHITE DELEGATION FROM ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK, ARK.-The Republican State convention, recently held in this city is thus summed up by the Western Review: At last there is no Republican organization in Arkansas, "illy-whiteism" having taken the place of all that existed in the way of an organization. For the first time in thirty-two years the State Convention which met Wednesday at the Kempner Theatre elected an all white delegation to the National Republican Convention which meets in Chicago next June. Certainly those who are responsible for this foreseeing of Republican principles disclaim that responsibility in words, and yet plainly assume it in action. It is a shrewd game which will bring on revolution in the Republican party in Arkansas. One of the results of this action was ESTABLISHED 20 YEAR8 MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN HAIR WORKER 19 Prescott St., Jersey City, N. J. Whits, Bradla, Banya, Pompades, Pompades, Pompades, any style. Scalp Treatment, Shampooing, Hain Dressing, Face Massage, Manicur- ing, Colored people combings bought, Colored people combings bought, collage awarded. Mall orders attended to. a meeting of which Hon. J. E. Bush is reported as saying: "I don't know whether the meeting Wednesday night could be called a movement to bolt the Republican party, but I do know that there is a strong sentiment among Negroes in the State to vote for Dr. C. H. Brough for governor in November instead of Wallace Lowsend, the Republican candidate. I believe thousands of them will vote for Dr. Brough. The league plans to organize clubs over the State and to keep the Negroes informed as to political conditions." R. R. CHURCH WINS OUT IN TENNESSEE NASHVILLE, TENN.-All Tennessee is celebrating the victory won by R. R. Church, Jr., in the Republican State convention held at Nashville, May 3. The Negro emancipated himself. Ending a campaign that claimed the attention of every element in the Republican party, Mr. Church was elected a delegate-at-large to the coming Chicago convention, for the first time since 1892 a Tennessee colored Republican has been given a place as a delegate-at-large to a National convention. It is not too much to say that the victory achieved by Mr. Church in the name of 75,000 colored Republicans, is the most notable in the annals of Tennessee politics. He had the active support of only one of the State leaders, former Governor Ben W. Hooper, nominee for the United States Senate. Two hours before the meeting of the convention, Mr. Church was told that there was no hope for him and his people. Then in a most remarkable conferences in which all the big leaders took part, the slate was broken: Congressman Sells said that it was impossible to ignore the arguments advanced or desert so une to an organizer as Mr. Church had proven himself to be. For the first time in the history of Tennessee politics all the colored leaders stood together, supporting Mr. Church every inch of the way. Among those active in the fight were J. C. Napier, A. N. Johnson and A. W. Fite, of Nashville; T. H. Hayes, Wayman Wilkerson, Bert M. Roddy, N. M. Nesbitt, O. W. Williams, the Rev. R. J. Petty, J. H. Brown, J. B. Martin, A. F. Ward, H. R. Saddler, of Memphis; Roscoe Simmons, of Lousville, and P. H. Brown, of Hopkinsville, Ky. RIVAL DELEGATIONS FROM LOUS NEW ORLEANS, La.—Louisiana Republicans will send rival delegations to the National Republican Convention in Chicago, June 7, each demanding recognition and seats on the floor. The final break came Tuesday afternoon when the Lib. White meet in State convention at the Gruneau alld Hotel, and the blacks were again barred from the hotel and prevented from going to the convention hall. The excluded section of the party held their convention Thursday at Screwmen's Hall and elected the following delegation, divided equally between the two races. Delegates at Large—Walter L. Cohen Dr. D. A. Tines, Emile Kuntz, J. M Vance, all of New Orleans, Alternates at Large—C. H. Orsan, Orleans, Lake Charles, Dr. J. H Lowery, Donaldsonville, J. M. Pierce, New Orleans, First District—Jas, L. Higgins, delegate; Dr. W. E. Weeks, alternate; Second District—W. E. E. Weeks, alternate; Third District—P. H. Segura, delegate, New Berlin; Frank Blanca, alternate, Fourth District—Chas, M. Roberson, delegate, Shreve- por, J. W. Walker, alternate, Lake Providence, La, J. W. Cooke, alternate, Sixth District—B. V. Baranco, delegate, Raton Roe, Seventh District—J. S. Thomson, delegate, Lake Charles, C. Eighth District—Scott Normand, delegate, Mansura, Wm Houston, alternate, Alexandria, La. SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION 6 TO 8 FLORENCE, S. C.—A majority of our delegates to the National Republican Convention are colored. And if they had the right sand in them we would, before the convention adjourned, have a representative on the National Executive Committee. They ought to do this for the Negro' of this country, if not for themselves. Our delegation stands 6 to 5 in our favor. We think that the Negro at large owes it to himself to see to it that the various delegations who attend these conventions act for the whole race rather than for the section from which they directly come. The following are the names of the delegates Maj. J. H. Fordham, Orangeburg, Dr. J. H. Goodwin, Columbia; W. S. Dixon, Barnwell; Gibbs Mitchell, Charleston, Jim Brier, Greenville; Dr. J. R. Levy, Florence. WHITE RECEIVER FOR GEORGIA ODD FELLOWS ATLANTA, Ga.-Georgia Odd Fellows who wish to save for themselves the value of their endowment policies have requested the decision of Judge Bell on May 4, when he joined J. A. 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The judge's order also provided that none of the lodges should forfeit their certificate in the D G, L, as long as all sums due or hereafter to become due should be paid to the receiver. In addition to the receiver, the assistant, an attorney John D. Humphry, another lawyer who is to bar all demurrers, allow all amendments and pass upon all questions of law except such as the court has already passed upon. Both factions of the order are claiming a victory. The *Atlanta Post*, organ of the anti-Davis crowd, published a news story giving an account of the judge's action, and a long letter from R. E. Pharrow in which Davis is severely scored. On the other hand, the *Atlanta Independent*, official organ of the Georgia Odd Fellows, with B. J. Davis as editor, declares that the decision was a friendly act and designed to safeguard the properties of the Odd Fellows in Georgia. Incidentally Benj J Davis, because of the new duties devolving upon him by reason of his appointment as assistant to the receiver, reinquishes his position as editor of the *Independent*, and management has promoted John Wesley Davison, formerly assistant editor, to the chief editor's post that paper. It is thought that the best feature of the case in its present condition is the fact that all the lodges which have refused to make remittance to Davis since the action of the Sub-Committee of Management in announcing his suspension can now pay in dues and assessments to the receiver under the court's order and thus preserve the value of all endowment policies which otherwise would be lapsed out for non-payment of dues. TESTIMONIAL TO. BE TENDERED CUMMINGS Baltimore, Md.-Citizens of Baltimore are arranging to tender Hon. Harry S. Cummings a public testimonial on the occasion of his fifteenth birthday, which occurs on May 19. SOMERVILL:E. N. L SOMERVILLE, N. J. Somersville, N. J.—Miss Hattie E. Lane and Mrs Edith Rogers entertained the Ladies Social Club at the home of Mrs Rogers, Central avenue. Thursday evening Dainty refreshments were served to about twenty members. Miss Inez Rogers has returned to her home after visiting in Madison and Chatham, N. J. The Rev B. C. Robeson preached at St. Thomas Church Sunday. Miss L. Beams spent Sunday out of town. Mr Wilson of New Brunswick was guest at the home of Amos Field. Sunday Mrs. Adaline Vandoren Mrs. Anne Schenck and Mrs B. Peterson spent Sunday with James Jones at Dukes Park. Mrs Samuel Vandyne of Bound Brook visited her daughter, Mrs Jennie Vanliew. Sunday., Miss Margaret Potter of Trenton spent the week-end at home. BAYONNE, N. I. Bayonne, N. J.-The Rev Mr Dickson of Westfield, N. J. preached at the morning and evening services at St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday, May 7. The Rev B C. Robeson was not returned as pastor of St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church from the annual conference, held recently at Camden, N. J. Mr. and Mrs J W Thomas, 28 West 28th street, accompanied by Miss Frances Mulford, 70 Andrew street, motored to Allentown, N. J. on Saturday, May 6, where they visited friends and returned home-Monday, May 8. Mrs. Clark, West 19th street, visited her daughter, Mrs. Taylor of Rahway, April 2. She spent the week-end with her daughter, Mrs. Stout, at Trenton, N. J. Isaac Anderson, who has been ill with grip, is convalescing. A May party will be given at St Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church, under the auspices of the Board of Stewardesses, on Friday evening, May 12, for the benefit of the church. An interesting program will be rendered and refreshments will be on sale The entertainment at the church Friday evening was a success financially. The Bayonne agent of The Age herewith advises his delinquent patron that at once for MME. C.J. WALKER'S SIX WEEK'S TREATMENT $1.75 Which is guaranteed to grow hair or money refunded. These preparations are manufactured only by the Mine. C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, 640 N. West Street, Indianapolis, Ind., and, the Lella College, 108-110. West 135th Street, New York City. All orders are accompanied by the cash. Make payment orders payable to Madam C. J. Walker, Indianapolis address. unless they pay more promptly for their papers, he shall be forced to discontinue same. The choir of the Angelic Baptist Church was entertained at the residence of the chorister, R.H Fitzhugh, Friday evening, May 3, and an enjoyable evening was spent. There will be a musical and literary entertainment at the Angelic Baptist Church Monday evening, May 15, given by the Carnation Club of the Monumental Baptist Church under the direction of Martin Rolls. The B Y P U. which convenes every Wednesday evening, is well attended, and its tops and literary, program are interesting and instructive. BORDENTOWN, N. J. Bordentown, N.J. -The Local Study Center of the New Jersey Association of Teachers of Colored Children will meet at the Bordentown School Saturday afternoon, May 13. All members are urged to be present. A report of the meeting in Atlantic City will be given. The Ironsides baseball team defeated the Writherspoon School of Princeton Saturday, May 6. Owing to the size of the score only five innings were played. The battery for Ironsides was Walker, Fetcher and Bright. Among the visitors to the Bordentown School this week were the Key Mr. Morgan of Bridgeton, visitors from the State Home for Girls, Reuben Ross of Burrington, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Wright of Wildwood Dr. Paul A. Collins of Trenton, Mrs. Fhiza Vincent of Trenton, Mrs. Maude Shackelford of Philadelphia and H. C. Green of Atlantic City. The Bordentown School will hold an exhibit Tuesday, May 26 all day. Everybody is invited to be present. A short program will be given. Visitors will have a chance to see improvement and learn anew of opportunities offered the people of New Jersey for educating their children. A special feature will be made of the summer school. Work conducted on same lines as work during winter. Students will be accepted for summer only. Students can make up or advance themselves in their school work during the summer term. W R. Valentine, principal, spoke at the parents' meeting in Merghantville Friday, May 5. Many were present A quartet from the Bordentown School will assist in a concert in Princeton at the A. M. E. church, May 16. WESTFIELD N. L WESTFIELD, N. J. The Rev V. B. Waters of the A. M. E. Z. Conference of New Jersey has taken the pastorate of St. Luke's A. M. E. Z. Church of Westfield, N. J. He has been cordially received by the entire membership and congregation. The Rev V. B. Waters preached morning and evening. The St. Luke's Christian Endeavor was organized last Sunday The officers elected are Miss J. Boston, president, Mrs. Cavaza, vice-president. C C Gamblet, Spring street, is ill Scotch Plains. Mrs. Jackson, Plainfield avenue, has been taken to Muhlenburg Hospital. Her condition is serious. The Rev G W. Hamlette preached to a large and attentive audience last Sunday evening. The weekly meeting of the Bible class was held at Mrs. Twine's Jerusalem road. Mr Brown, Fanwood avenue, is quite ill. LAKEWOOD N. I Lakewood, N. J.-Mrs. Forester left for Atlantic City Thursday, where she joined by her daughter, from there the wife of Philphelle to tend the general conference. The Lakewood people who attended the annual conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church in Camden include the Rev T. L. Williams, Mrs. Emily Clark, Mrs. Carrie C. Summer and Miss J. M. Bugden. the new pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. John Newman, arrived in town Wednesday and held a members' business meeting on Thursday. The Woman's day service at the Sixth Street Baptist Church last Sunday was a success. The Rev. Mr. Bailey of Jersey City, spoke at the morning service. Much interest and spiritual enthusiasm is manifested by the members of Sixth Street Baptist Church during the revival services conducted by the Rev. E. D. Craw- ley of Asbury Park. The Rev. Crawley is the house guest of the Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Young. Miss J. M. Brogden is in Atlantic City for ten days on business. Miss M. Wright left for New York, Newark and Asbury Park on Monday. RIDGEWOOD N.1 Ridgewood. N. J.—The Rev. Ferris has returned from Conference and will fill the pulpit another year at A. M. E. Zion Church, on Broad street. There will be an entertainment gat Midland Park, Thursday evening, Music by New York New Amsterdam orchestra. Alfred Johnson of New York City has been spending a few days in Ridgewood recuperating from an operation. Miss Munnie Griffin gave a whistle party for Alfred Johnson and Miss White of New York on Thursday evening. Miss Mabel Garner entertained a number of her friends Friday evening. Joseph Thomas and Howard Kline furnished music for dancing. Those present from out of town were Alfred Johnson, Miss White. N Y. Miss Malvina Moore, Montclair; Miss Jessie Miller, Miss Mary Miller, Mar-Paterson; Mr. and Mrs. George Ball Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Wallis Whitier, Mrs. Terial, Miss Mary Floyd, Miss Octavia Mallory, Miss Mamie Offert, Mrs. Mary Peterson. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Parents Are Your Children IDLE? Why not start them out like children of other races? Let their minds be occupied along business lines while they are not in school. I can start your boys and girls in a dignified profitable business. Write me for further information. A. R. STEWART Tuskegee Institute, Ala. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with hot irons. But do it with Kinky hair and go ahead with straightening preparation on earth. Kinky more will straighten the kinkiest kind of hair. Think about it—a preparation that all you have to do is to apply it on the hair and keep it wet until it becomes straight, not to stay for one day or one week, but to last from six to eight months. Water nor nothing else will make it kink again after it has been straightened, nor more is a worker. So marvelously does it do its work that one can hardly believe their own eyes. It works like magic, and is unique because there is not another preparation in the kit. It. We offer a reward of $100 for any head of hair the Kink-no-more will not straighten Kink-no-more is a vegetable compound it is perfectly harmless and will not inadvertently from falling out; positively removes dandruff, promotes a luxurious growth of healthy hair and keeps it soft and glossy, tempers hair and no-more it can become to do damage it is claimed for its money refunded. We will send to anyone on the receipt of $1.00 a regular size of Kink-no-more, enough to straighten ordering and send registered letter, posta money order or express money order. Liberal inducements offered to agents Write to-day for special terms. Enclose 2 sent to reply. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Shelton & Jones, 1019 Springwood avenue, Aabury Park, N. J. REAL HUMAN CREOLE HAIR Easy Payments Accepted. Send 2 Stamp for New 1919 Catalog. have shown that we are willing to stand by the flag and the country and yet we are lynched, burned, segregated and discriminated against.7 The Negro musicians of this city have applied for a charter, calling themselves Philadelphia No. 591, affiliating with the J. A. M and central labor union. Geo. barrett is president. There are two hundred 'centers'. COVINGTON, VA. Covington, Va.—A sacred concert was given in Covington by the Ready Working Club at the First Baptist Church under auxes of Mrs. Anna V. Bac RALEIGH N.C. Mrs I. R. Hughes of Wilmington, K. C. is in the city on business at 520 E. 100th Street, London street, have the sympathy of friends in the death of their grand daughter, Mary who died last Saturday and was buried last Sunday at 3 o'clock in Mount Hope Cemetery. The Rev B H W. Bak, J. W. Walker, the Rev J. W. Wilson of Wilmington, K. C. Holt of Greensboro are attending the general conference at Philadelphia, Pa. The Rev W. R. Guillins, pastor of St Paul in the city left to attend the conference in Philadelphia. Chief Clerk in the Internal Revenue Service has formed each colored laborer in the janitor department of the government building, who had been receiving $45 per month, that his wages had been raised to $50. L. M. Cheek is manager of a job printing company recently ordered to produce a Lighthner Building. The Rev, C. S. Brown, president of the Lott "Cary Baptist Convention addressed the citizens of Raleigh in the First Baptist Church last Sunday night on his recent visit to the island of Haiti in the Foreign Missions. "Haiti and Her People" was the theme of his address. The New York Ace can be purchased at Joe Blockmall's Ice Cream and Soft Drink store, the South Bay layetteville street. Mr. Blockmall's office reads New York newspapers and urge others to do likewise. A series of revivals have been going on in nearly all of New York since the 1960s, suited in the conversion of many souls to Christ. Maple Temple Christian Church and 'Martin Street Baptist Church jointly performed the rite of baptism on Sunday, a day mornin' in a pool recently erected by Maple Temple Church on the out- QUINADE GROWS HAIR REMOVES DANDRUFF QUINASOAP THE FIRST SHAMPOO SOAP QUINACOMB HAIR STRAIGHTEN HAMPER CLEAR SEEBY DRUG COMPANY. NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. the U. S., Canada or B. W. 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Mrs John W Kay, wife of Dr Kay of Wilmington. N C was born as a sister to her parents Mr and Mrs E. East Martin and Mrs E. West Rahall is the son of many sisters of esteem and marital ties on the eye of her husband on the week from Shaw University. The priors of the Palm Theatre East Martin street ment the boy of Dr. and Mr. Essex's children were married in home on South East street. April 26 Essex Henry Jr. married Miss Magnus Alston. James Bridgers married Miss Nancy Henry May 3. A reception was tendered the two couples by Mary and John guests were present. Refreshments were served and the couples were warmly congratulated. Col J H Young acted as toastmaster Dr. and Mrs C S Brown of Wilmington. Dr. and Mrs S Rahall president of the Loey Capture Convention. The Rev. Mr. Brown text was "But the Israelites went down to the Phillinists to sharpen every man his shares, and his cows and his axe and his mattock. It was indeed a rostrum and motioned the audience to stand, and then marched in more than three hundred and fifty students. The young men who are to graduate the young ladies in white. Music was furnished by the college chapel presided over by Miss Williams, the music teacher. Space will not permit us to attempt to give some of the thoughts the young men are to handle the text above named.ufft say (and we put it mildly) that during the forty minutes he preached his oratory, his logic, his common sense advice to graduates and pupils held his audience spell bound and it is the conquest of the greatest effort and most sensible advice ever delivered to any class on the eve of their departure from Shaw University. Dr. Brown was the recipient of many handshakes and congratulations. Charles Frazier and Dr. N F Robert invoked the benediction. Further description of Shaw commencement will appear in the next issue of this paper. Dr E. E Toney of Sanford. N C is on business. Those who worked at Method. N C is home by fire last Sunday. Only a few things were saved. NADE S HAIR S DANCRUFF ASOAP BEFORE # BEACON. N. Y. BEAGON, N. Y.-Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, the Rev. R. A. Byrol, pastor. At 11 a. m. prayer* service; 3 p. m. Sunday school; 7 p. m. B. Y. P. U.; 8 p. m. preaching by the pastor; communion was served. The entertainment given at Bob Henderson's home was successful and under auspices of Mrs. Henderson and Mfs. Ford Sunday, May 14, will be mothers' day. NORWICH. N. Norwick, N. Y.—Miss Lella Baker is visiting in this city. Mrs. O. Randall, who has been seriously ill, is now convalecent. The W. H. and F. Missionary Society gave a strawberry social Tuesday evening at Mrs. H. Lousaint's. The Rev. Mr. Wilson occupied the pulpit at the A. M. E. Zion Church in the absence of the Rev. J. C. Roberts, who is attending the general conference at Louisville, Ky. The Zion Musical Club will give a concert in the Broad Street M. E. Church Monday. LE ROY N Y Le Roy, N. Y.-Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Clark entertained Saturday and Sunday the Rev. and Mrs. James E. Rose Miss Anna Sellers spent Saturday and Sunday in Rochester. James Bundy and Mrs Brooks attended church in Mumford Sunday Little Florence Alexander spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Magers of Limerock. The Rev. Mr. Rose of Rochester preached at the morning service in the white Baptist church Sunday, May 7, with large attendance. The Rev Mr. Rose and his members took communion there. Miss Nellie Price is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard rice, East avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sellers entertained Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lane and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. William Clark of Mumford motored to town Sunday in their new auto and visited the latter's mother. Mrs. Emma Alexander. Charles Alexander spent Saturday and Sunday-in Rochester with his sisters, Miss Clara Alexander, Atkinson street. ELMIRA, N.Y. Elmira, N. Y.—A concert and reception given at Bundy, Hall Wednesday evening, May 5, to raise funds for a monument in memory of one of Elmira's oldest residents, "Aunt" Winnie Johnson, who died March 26, at the Tubman Memorial Home in Auburn, Miss, Mabel Diggs, of New York City, was brought to Elmira by James B. Reid, who had the affair in charge. H. J. Brooker was master of ceremonies. The participants were H. J. Broker, Mrs. Curtus, Fred Johnson, Miss Eloise Townes, Leroy Gant, Edward Moore, Miss Mabel Diggs, Miss Grace Higgins, Mrs. Solomon Corbett, G. F. Brooks, Miss White, Mrs. Dunham and Mrs. Thomas Hawkins of Ithaca, N. Y. Miss Elose Townes, 510 High street, entertained Friday, May 5, to 2 for 5 honor of Miss Mabel Digues of New York City. Other guests were Mrs. Thomas F. Hawkins of Ithaca, N. Y. E. F. P. Cooper of Abun, N. Y. M. Miss Minnie C Jones of Addison, N. Y. M. Miss Clayta Chase of Watkins, N. Y. M. Mrs. Leon Condol, Mrs. Noble Vance, Mrs. S. Corbett, Mrs. Sarah E. Howard, Mrs. Thomas Carter, Mrs. Fred Johnson, Mrs. Theodore Dunham, Miss Eva Lee, Mrs. G. F. Brooks. Appleasant afternoon was spent and dainty refreshments were served. The Rev. L. L. Work, presiding elder, and the Rev. J. H. Ellison left the city Monday night, May 1, for general conference at Louisville, Ky. Hennan Jones has returned to the city from a visit to his home in Baltimore, Md. Miss Minnie C. Jones of Addison, N. Y., spent a few days in the city last week. Mrs. Edward Vance, 510 High street, entertained Thursday afternoon, N. Y. Charlotte Greene, Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs. George Powell, Mrs. Judson Moore, Mrs. Charles Moore, Miss Minnie C. Jones. Mrs. Charles Ellis of Menton Falls, and Mrs. Peter Phinney of Watkins, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Wilson, 423 Standish street, last week. SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y. Saratoga Springs, N. Y.-Mrs. Mary H. Mann died April 29 ater a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Charles Mann, two children, a son and daughter, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H Wentworth, two brothers, Ernest and John Wentworth, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at the family residence, York street, Tuesday, May 2. The Rev. E. U. A. Brooks officiated. The pall-bearers were John and Dudley E. Nelson, Jr., James Jackson, Henry Coleman, Spencer Bell and Edward Surrell. The interment was in Greenbridge Cemetery. The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened in this city in Convention Hall on Monday, May 1 at 10 a.m. Bishop E. Cranston presided at the opening session. About seventy colored delegates were in attendance. They include the Rev. J. W. I. Bosen, president of Gammon Theological Seminary, the Rev. I. G. Garland Penn secretary of the Freedman's Aid; the Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Marks M. E. Church, New York City; the Rev. C. A. Tindley, of Philadelphia; the Rev. M. Claire, of Washington, and the Rev. I. L. Thomas. Seven hundred and seventy-seven members answered the roll call. On last Sunday Bishop Cranston delivered a sermon in the Convention Hall advocating the union to the Northern and Southern M. E. Church. Bishop Isiah Scott read the sermon his work in Liberia, Africa, at the session on May 1. He reported 10,000 members, 7,000 of whom had been brought in during his administration covering the past twelve years. The Rev. E. U. A. Brooks preached at the Diver Phleph Memorial A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning and OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE evening. Many of the delegates to the General Conference were present, including the Rev. Mr. Tindley of Philadelphia, who it is expected will deliver the sermon next Sunday evening. Rev. W. G. Alston, returned Missionary from Africa, will lecture on "Africa" at the A. M. E. Zion Church next Tuesday evening. The Rev. Mr. Carter, recently of Palm Beach, Fla., occupied the pulpit of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church last Sunday evening. The United States Hotel opened its doors on April 28 and will remain open until October 1st. Headwaiter Joseph McClaine and wife are stopping at the Pleasant Cottage, Park street. Dr. and Mrs. S. D. Pannell are at the Holmes Cottage, 17-Walworth street. YONKERS, N. Y. Yonkers, N. Y.—Morning services at the new A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday, May 7, were as usual. In the evening the Easter program which had been deferred on account of the corner-stone laying, was well rendere dunder the direction of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Stella Gross. The children had been trained by MESdames Mary Smyer and Carrie Ryerson. In the afternoon the Sunday School was conducted by Chas. Richardson. Class No. 2, Mrs. Chas. Borden, teacher, was the banner class. Mrs. Mollie Smith and Mrs. Carrie Ryerson attended a reception in Brooklyn last Wednesday evening in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. Tims. William Skiner, Linden street, continues ill at his home. John Rogers, 20 Culver street, left for Louisville, Ky., Saturday morning to attend the general confer- MJIMFORD. N. Y. Mumford, N. Y.-Sunday at the Second Baptist Church was communion, in charge of the pastor. Sunday School at 12:45 p. m. The B. Y. P. U. met at 6:30 p. m. with Miss Bertha Simms as leader. Fellowship meeting at 7:30 p. m. was led by Mrs. Clara Blackburn. Mrs. and Mrs.Well. Clarke are enjoying a new Maxwell auto. Several from this place attended a musical program at the Mount Bethel Church in Scottsville last Sunday at 3 p. m. Wm. Beck and H. T. Carpenter spent Sunday in Avon. The Rev. M. W. Johnson was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bannister Sunday. Remember the map syrup social on May 13th. The Second Baptist Sunday School appointed the committee to prepare the Children's Day program as follows: Mrs. C. F. Amiger, Miss Lucy Carpenter and the Rev. M. W. Johnson. DOUGLASTON N. Y. Douglaston, N. Y—Mrs. J. E. Anderson, the New York conference evangelist, prescheated at the St. Peter's A. M. E. Church Sunday at 8 p. m. The communion of the Lord's supped was administered by the pastor, the Rev. L. Walter De Shields, Owing to the inclement weather there was no morning services at the St. Peter's A. M. E. Church Sunday. The pastor assisted with the services in the Macdonald A. M. E. Church in Flushing, and also in Port Washington, N. Y. The Candle rally will be observed May 21. Mrs. Barrington is sick, and her mother, Mrs. Johnson, is improving. The Rev. Mr. De Shields and his daughter, Helen, left for Washington Tuesday. They will stop at Philadelphia to the general conference of the A. M. E. Church Miss Letha Walker of New York City, Mr. and Mrs Francis and Mrs Letherage attended the full-dress reception given by L. A. Wright at Mrs. Charles Bank's last Thursday evening. NEWBURGH, N. Y. Newburgh, N.Y. — The funeral of Mrs. Ida Coon Ready, who died Wednesday, April 20, was held Friday, April 28 at the A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. J. I Waters preached Pall-bearers were R. H. Hawkins, W. H. Johnson, Joseph Hearst, Porter Eggleston, Chas. Aldorand, Samuel Rose, Mrs. Ready is survived by her husband, one son, Joseph Ready, Jr. and a brother, who resides in Saratoga, Mrs. Albert Ward, Gudney avenue, underwent a slight operation at St Luke's Hospital last week and has returned to her home, Mrs Joseph Sultzer is undergoing treatment at St Luke's Hospital. The Lathr. Adl Society of the A M. E. Church will hold a cake sale in the vestry, at the church on Tuesday evening, May 10. The Palatine Watters Association has made its first venture into real estate business by purchasing the house at 193 Chambers street. Officers of the associator are J. H. Hicks, president, William Glenn, secretary, and R. H. Ragsdale, treasurer. Mrs. George W.-Ford has returned home after spending several days in New York City. Mrs. Charles Bell chaperoned a party consisting of Misses Helen and Ethel Ford and Miss Jennie Clark at the reception given by the Odd Fellows at Columbus Institute, Poleep avenue, last Thursday evening. ITHACA, N. Y. Ithaca, N. Y.—In "The Children at Bethlehem," rendered by a chorus of three hundred children, given last week assisted by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra during the annual Cornell University music festival, seven were colored, Eleanor Taylor, Noami and Bernice Payne, Fouldred Banks, Clara Reed, Norman Newton and Reginald Hopkins. Miss Evie Carpenter, Cornell 18, is out again after a slight attack of measles. The dancing class held at the Masonic Hall, Wednesday evenings by the Eastern Stars, is under the direction of Prof. J. H. Faucett of Binghamton, N. Y. E. M. Hall is assisting Omer Jones at Sage College. The annual fair held by the Donantha Chapter, Eastern Stars, was well attended each night. From all reports the financial part was a success. The comedy rendered by the Ounto Club at the A. M. E. Zion Church last Wednesday evening was enjoyed. Two parties motored to Syracuse last Thursday to attend the Syracuse cabaret and dance. Those in Napoleon Jackson's car were Emmet Roberts, B. Washington, B. Blivins and N. Jackson, In Omer Jones' car were Luther John- THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1916. son, Thomas Hawkins, Clarence Paige, John Collin and Phillip Woodson, Mrs. Cora Martin was in Syracuse last week to attend the Elks' ball. Quite an elaborate program was rendered at the A. M. E. Zion Church on last Monday POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.-Services at the Smith Street A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday were well attended. At the evening service Pastor Van Buren was presented a purse of $100 to destroy the expenses of his trip to the A. M. E. Zion general conference now in session at Louisville; Ky. The Rev. Mr. Van Buren is an alternate delegate and left for that city Monday morning. He will stop, en route, at he general conference of the A. M. E. Church at Philadelphia, Pa. Next Sunday the pulpit will be occupied by the Rev. George R. Jones of New York. He will preach to the Odd Fellows at the evening service. A. Harvey, Catharine street, was home from Long Island Miss E. J. Fletcher is in New York City to remain for the summer. The funeral of Mrs. Samantha E. Deyo was held at her residence, 27 East Mansion street, May 10. The remains were interred in the family plot at the Rural Gemetery. Mrs. Wm. H. Haff and Mrs. A. Taylor of Troy, N. Y., attended the funeral of Mrs. Lillian Trott's father, James Beach, in New York City. At the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Rev. C. S. Fariess, pastor, Sunday services were fine. The pastor preached at 10.45 a. m and at 7.45 p. m. There was a reception of new members and communion of the Lord's Supper, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Hubert Pain of New York. Miss Alice Lawrence played for the services, as Mrs. C. S. Fariess was in Washington, D. C., on account of the death of her sister-in-law. She will return this week. BINGHAMTON, N. Y.—Mrs. Robert Coleman is speedily recovering. George Hill of the Albany has returned from Syracuse, N. Y. Mrs. George W. Lyton, 1 Fayette street, was called to Philadelphia, Pa., on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Julia Johnson, who expects to undergo a serious operation. John H. Wallace, Handel street, street, spent Sunday visiting Cortland friends. Mrs. Luella Washington, who has been guest of her brother, Wm. H. Green of Rochester, N. Y., returned to the city Monday. Harry Bryant has returned to his position on the D. & H. R. R. after spending the week with his family. The Esther Court, 21, had a supper at the residence of Mrs. Croggon, 405 State street, last Thursday and report it a grand success. Harrlet Tubman Literary Society held a business meeting last Sunday. After the meeting a program was rendered under the direction of Miss Margaret Westbrook Mrs. Saddle Foster, who has been in Onhenta for the past five weeks, returned to this city for a few days. Mrs Foster will leave Binghamton for Sallisbury, S C., the middle of the week The Rev. J C. Roberts of Norwich, N. Y., stopped in this city a few days on his way to Louisville, Ky., to the general conference Harold Cooper sold his shoe shining parlors at 104 State street, but has opened a new parlor at Toney Lalley's cigar store, 119 Chenango street. Frederick Douglass Lyceum will unite with St Paul's Sunday school next Sunday and help in keeping Mothers' Day. Don't forget the Easter Star dance May 18 Anyone desiring a copy of the Age or having notes will kindly give them an email address on at 4 p.m at 6 Sherman place, 165 J Miss Isabelle Geller, argent. ROCHESTER N. Y ROCHESTER, N. Y.—Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Shorts, 12', Harrison street, entertained last Monday evening in honor of Mrs. Luella Washington of Binghamton, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shorts, 71 Chatham street, gave a dinner last Wednesday in honor of Mrs. Luella Washington of Binghamton, N. Y.; Miss L. Marie Kent and W. Henry Green. Class No. 4 of Zion Sunday School gave an indoor picnic last Thursday evening at Hawley Street Auditorium which was a success! Major O. C. Half, 30 Leaysold street, is suffering with an attack of rheumatism in his left arm. Jerry Myers died Monday, May 1, and was buried from Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Thursday, May 4. Mrs. S. C. Mathews, teacher of class No. 7 of Zion Sunday School, entertained the members of her class last Friday evening at her residence, 238 Bronson street. Thirty members were present. After music and games they were invited to the dining room, where a four-course dinner was served. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows - Miss Celestine Kearney, president; Mrs. Franklin Bundy, first vice-president; Mrs. W. J. Smith, second vice-president; Mrs. Mettie Bennett, secretary; Miss Rosa McCall, assistant secretary; Miss Ethel VanBuren, treasurer. The ladies of the Matron Whist Club entertained at Arnett Hall Monday evening, May 1, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Phelps, who will leave the city to reside in New Rochelle, N. Y. The guests numbered about thirty. The president is Mrs. J. L. Smith. The Douglass Giants opened the season at Sheehan's field May 7 with a victory over the HI Toros, one of the strongest white baseball teams in the city. There was a large crowd out to witness the game. The pitching of Thompson and Jackson was commendable while the fielding of Washington and White contributed to the success of the team. The Giants are under the management of P. E. Robinson with Turner as captain. The score was. Douglass Giants, 5; E Toros, 3. TROY, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. The Home Social Club invites all to be present at its annual reception, May 18, at the home of I. W. Palmer, 150 Ninth street, Officers are: E. G. Pride, president; W. L. White, vice-president; J. W. Price, chaplain; W. H. Brent, treasurer; A. J. Oliver, secretary; F. A. Post, assistant secretary; I. A. Dorsey, sergeant-at-arms. Members are: A. J. Abrams, E. Abrams, H. A. Spencer, I. W. Palmer, W. H. Parker, J. R. Stratton. FLUSHING N Y Flushing, N. Y.-The Rev. S; H. V. Tumbs, pastor of the Macedonia, A. M. E. Church, Flushing, left for Philadelphia to the general conference Monday. Mrs. Sparrow of Annapolis, Md., visited her daughter, Mrs. D. Hemath, 29 Forest avenue. Mrs. S. Boots of Annapolis, Md., visited her cousin, Joseph Stewart, 131 Forest avenue. Miss Hall will conduct the services of the Macedonia A. M. E. Church while the pastor is in Philadelphia. 'Master Thomas Taylor, who was taken to the Flushing Hospital May 3, is able to come home, HILLBURN. N. Y. Hillburn, N. Y.-Mrs. Walter Dennison is ill at her home on Mountain avenue. Samuel Dennison is improving, Eula Van Dunk is on the sick list. Mr. George Powell and his two sons, Kenneth and Le Roy, returned Sunday morning from an outing at Monbasha Lake. They had about 100 pounds of fish. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morgan have moved to Ridgewood, N. J., where they have employment. The Hillburn G. N. of O. F., No. 5546, will hold services at Brook Chapel Sunday at 10 o'clock. Mrs. George E. Powell spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Reta Suffern, of Paterson, N. J. NEW ROCHELLE N Y New Rochele, N. Y.—Bepj. Howard, Washington avenue, for years janitor of the Y. M. C. A., died at the New Rochele Hospital last Sunday. He leaves a wife, son and four daughters. The G. U. O. of O. F. and the Household of Ruth, of this city, will hold their annual sermon at Bethesda Baptist Church on next Sunday evening. James W. Brown, a local expressman, has secured an automobile for his business. The mock trial at Shiloh Baptist Church Thursday evening, May 4, was a great success socially and financially. The church was crowded and those present had an enjoyable evening. One of the largest-crowds of the season attended the concert at League Hall on Thursday, May 4, which was presented by R. G Doggett's Music Bureau, under the auspices of Mme. Marie P. Harper Messrs Harry Fiddler and Byron Shelton were the entertainers. AUBURN N Y. Auburn, N. Y. — A concert will be given at the A. M. E. Zion Church Friday evening, May 20, under management of Alfred Winslow, Jr. The cantata entitled "The Riser King," was given at A. M. E. Zion Church under the direction of Mrs. H. T. Johnson and Mrs. Geo. Cooper before a large and appreciative audience. The cantata was successfully repeated at the Wall Street M. E. Church to a large audience Monday evening. A neat sunt was realized from both renditions. The Misses Leora Brown, Ldn Dorsay and Alcea Lucas spent Friday in Geneva. The Misses Augustus and Beatrice Jones spent Saturday in Syracuse, guests of Miss Irene Williams, Miss C. Vivian Carter spent several days in Ethiop taking orders for the pictures and works of the late Dr. B. T. Washington, Mrs. Geo Cooper, Mrs. Leroy Johnson, Jurnell and Mrs. Thomas Freeman are sick. The Misses Isabel and Pauline Dewater returned from Baltimore and Washington, D. C. After an illness of but a few days, Jacob Richard died at the family home, Friday, April 28. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church Tuesday, May 2, the Rev. C. A. Smith officiating. The flowers were many and beautiful. Burial was made in Fort Hill Cemetery. He is survived by a wife, four sons, Jacob, Buckerton, Ehlaph, Joseph; a stepson, Henry T. Johnson; two daughters, the Misses and Sarah two sisters and a brother, Buckerton, of East Bloomfield, and sixteen grandchildren. A large number of friends were present from out of town. The Rev. P. K. Fonville left Monday for Louisville, Ky., to attend general conference. Miss Evelyn Diggs returned from Syracuse where she spent a week. Mrs. Mary Smith of Ithaca and Mrs. Bertha Williams of Philadelphia attended the services of the infant daughter, Roberta, of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson. The Misses Sarah and Mamie Langdon of Wolf Island, Canada, spent several days as guests of the Rev. and Mrs. P. K. Fonville, Master Knox and Amy Fonville spent Easter week in Syracuse as guests of Mrs. Johnson Elmer Cooper is serving on the May term of the Supreme Court, Mr. Maloney, who is visiting friends in Syracuse, spent Saturday in this city. Grand Chancellor J. Lee Crawford of New Rochelle was inattendance at a joint meeting of the o'curt of Calanthe and the K. of P.'s Mr. Crawford will set up the local orders Friday, May 12. While in this city Mr. Crawford was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Belt. Sylvester Lewis left for Buffalo to accept a position. He will be joined shortly by his wife and family. Word was received here Monday of the death of Allee Lucas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lucas, Mr. Lucas resided in Auburn until a few years ago. Since then he has resided in Rochez. ter. Funeral details in next week's issue. One of the features of Alfred Winslow, Jr., concert at A. M. E. Zion Church, May 20, who be the appearance of the Italian Glee Club, of which he is a member. Lavinno's string orchestra will render several selections. A large attendance is expected. JERSEY CITY, N. J. Jersey City, N. J.-Last Sunday monthly communion services were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church. In the morning the Rev. A. L. Murray preached from Acts 2:8. And how hear ye every man in his own tongue, wherein we were born." Sunday school was held at 2:30 p. m. The Junior C. E. presented an interesting program at the lyceum hour. In the evening the Rev. A. L. Murray gave a short talk on the first week of general conference which is being held in Philadelphia, after which the senior choir rendered several beautiful selections. Services for-Sunday, May 14-11 a.m. and 8 p. m. preaching; 2:30 p. m. Sunday school; 4:30 p. m. Allen C. E. League, excellent program to be presented by Mrs. Ida B. Levois. Some minister from the general conference will be present throughout the day. The monthly meeting of the F. Y. P. O. of Hudson County was held in Bethel A. M. E. Church last Thursday evening. Instead of the regular business, an excellent musical program was presented, interspersed by remarks by the local presidents, Jean honkec of Mexico was the guest of honor and said "Tasco," an operatic selection. After this an informal dinner was served to the participants of the celebration held February 16, the guests of the evening and members. The Rev. A. L. Murray and Matthew, D. Graham (chorister Bethel Church) returned to Philadelphia on Monday to attend the general conference. Others attending this week are Mesdames A. D. Taper, Grace Robinson, M. V. Broaday, Emma Francis, Annie McKenny, Dora Daniels and Miss Isabella Williams. Services for Sunday, May 14, at Lafayette Presbyterian Church, the Rev, Charles S. Freeman, pastor: The annual Mothers' Day sermon will be preached at the 11 o'clock service; 2:30 p. m. Bible school; 4 p. m. C. E. lyceum; 8 p. m. sermon. The Brotherhood of the Lafayette Presbyterian Church held an interesting meeting last Monday evening. The speaker was Mr. Berry. R. J. Allen rendered a recitation. Friday evening, there will be an interesting address given by Dr. Veil of New York, who is a member of the board of trustees of Lincoln University. Exercises will begin at 8:30. The members of the Lafayette Presbyterian Bible school have begun to prepare for their annual outing which will occur this year on Tuesday, July 11. During the week the trustees have completed the work connected with the transfer of organ and choir from the front back to the front of the church, which has added to the seating capacity as well as making the church modern in its appointments. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Phillips, 2M1-2 York street entertained friends many of whom were from New York at sup- er recentl. The table was decorated with candles, pink shades and pink roses. Mine Reid and Mr. Phillips entertained the guests. Mr. Augustus said the blessing and, Dr Delaney made an address. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Gummies, Mr. and Mrs. E. Augustus, Mr. and Mrs. Boyde and Miss Peters. GIRLS AIM HIGHER AND BE PROSPER- OUS. INCREASE YOUR INCOME $25.00 a week. Earn $3 to $5 a day or evening at home in spare time. No interference with other duties.. 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Agents wanted. These busts are copyrighted. THE NEGRO AGRICULTURAL, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE of North Carolina (formerly the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race), Greensboro, N. C. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE TEACHERS. Seventeenth Annual Session. June 26th-July 29th, 1916. Easy terms, practical courses, pleasant surroundings. For terms or catalog, address D.S. B. Jones, Director, Send $1.00 and secure lodging in advance. JAS. B. DUDLEY, President, Greensboro, N. C. Mrs. Violet B. Jenkins of Newnan, Ga., after spending a few days in Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, is now the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robt. A. Clopton, 32 Orchard street. HACKENSACK, N. I. Hackensack, N. J.—Members and friends of, A. M. E. Zion Church welcomed the Rev. I. B. Turner back for another year. The baby contest held at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church last Thursday and Friday evenings proved a great success. The Men's Club of A. M. E. Zion Church was reorganized last Thursday evening and resulted in the election of the following officers: Jasper Love, president; James Jackson, vice-president; Eugene Morrow, secretary, and Wm. Floyd, Jr, treasurer. The May party give n by Mrs. Geo. R. Hammond, 35 Terhune place, and others, Saturday, May 6, proved a pleasure for the mothers and children who attended, Mrs. Geo. R. Hammond, president; Mrs. Fred Billings, vice-president; Mrs. James Owens, secretary; Mrs. Delia Daisie, assistant secretary. The following made up the party with the above committee: Miss Helen Daisie, Elmer Daisie, Miss Freer, Freer, Russell, Estella Farr, John Brown, Minnie Lowier, Alma Hawkins, Ethel Dennison, Lilly Clark, Pearl Billings, Kennith Billings, Clifford C. Hammond, Jeanette Hammond, Lester Hammond, Lawrence Hammond, Zelma Hammond, Edward Degrate, Anna Clark, Mary Clark, Mrs. F. B. Templeton, Bruce Templeton, Dorothy Templeton, Freeman Templeton, Homer Templeton, Floyd Templeton, Arthur Owens, Flossie Owens, James Owens, Louis Walker, Hazel Walker, Arthur Jenkins, Misses Mary and Josephine Portor. Little Dorothy Templeton was queen for the party; Master Arthur Owens, king; Flossie Owens, flower girl; Mrs. Geo. R. Hammond, bodyguard. Sunday, May 14, Mother's Day, will be observed at A. M. E. Zion Church At morning service, "A Tribute to Mothers"; evening an interesting program will be rendered. Music, recitations and speeches. The Camp Fire Girls gave their first musicale and drama on last Friday evening to an appreciative audience. The patronesses were Mr. and Mrs. William Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Holt, Mr. and Mrs. John Garner and family, Mrs. Mrs. Jessie Porter and family, the Misses Josephine and Margaret Isaacs, Mrs. Isaacs, Mrs. L. Stibler, Mrs. H. Krieger, Miss M. Martin, Mrs. Ada and Miss Janet Billings, Miss C. Jackson, Mrs. H. Nielson, Mrs. N. Clark, Mrs. Cain, Mrs. E. Parker, Miss M. Carroll, Miss M. Fisher and many others. The Rev. W. R. Lawton of Brooklyn in his 'address to the girls commended them for their most excellent program and good work which they are trying to do. Prof. B. O. Harris of Nutley was a guest of Mme. E. S. Johnson on last Thursday. Special exercises at Bethesda's Presbyterian Mission last Sunday, the occasion being the celebration of the first anniversary. The praise service at 3:30 p.m. was inspiring. Among those who made short addresses were the Rev. Thomas Anas of Harrisburg, Pa., the Rev. J. B. H. Harris of Englewood, N.J., the Rev. W. R. Lawton of Brooklyn, Messrs Scott, Green, Johnson and Hayes. The anniversary sermon was preached at night by the Rev. C. J. Lawton of New York City. The new hymns were used in the services, and the congregation enjoyed inspiring and impressive preliminary exercises. PATERSON, N. I. Paterson, N. J—William Hogans and James Sessoms, two of the best athletes of the Royal A. C., will go to Hampton Institute in September Both were star basketball players of the Royals that succeeded in winning the championship. Mr. Hogans and Mr Sessoms were presented gold medals recently by a local newspaper man as being the best colored basketball players in Passaic County. Both will try out for the varsity teams in the fall. Fine programs have been arranged for St Augustine and Calvary Lycmeus on Sunday, May 14. The Rev. W. Walker preached at the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday morning. The collection was large. The Rev. W. W. Walker preached to large congregations Sunday The lycmeus was also largely attended. Lester Warner has a fine position with the Erie Automobile Company with a large salary. James Sessoms, who was confined to his bed for three weeks, has fully recovered. The Easter Valet Shop is doing a MISS STELLA HOGANS HAIR DRESSING PARLOR 175 Pearl St. Paterson, N.J. Also Visiting Hair Dresser. Only Mme. C. J. Walkers System Used, fourishing business. The managers, MacDougall and Robertson, have purchased a horse and wagon. Manager Frank Hallstok called track team practice on a Saturday for the Royal A. C. Those who responded were -Lesh, Suffern, Dugless, Frank Hallstok and James Randouph. The Royals are preparing for a big banquet to be given at one of the largest halls in Paterson in honor of Hogans and Sessoms. A new athletic organization has been organized by former members of the Incorporators. They will take in all athletics. K. Hinton, violinist, played at St. Augustine, Calvary and A. M. E. Zion Sunday, May 7. Mrs. Garnard Hogans entertained frasers at Friday. Singing and dancing were enjoyed until a hey day when a delightful repast was served. Among those present were H. Hogans and Mr. Krone of New York, Mrs. W. Hogans, Mrs. Wynn, W. Hogans, G. Hogans, D. Wynn, J. essoms, Miss B. Hogans and Miss Hogans. A number of Patersonians went on May-walks Sunday, May 7. A party walked to Montclair. Among those were Walter Curbey, Julius Dry, Percy Schofeld, Vincent Nedab, James Randolph, Frank Hallstolk, John Melvin Halsey. Clarence Hogans, one of the best athletes in Paterson, has been asked to run as curbach man in the Celtic Park meet on Saturday. Hannes Kohelemainen is taking great interest in this fifteen-year-old youth. The Scouts went on a hike Sunday morning up to Garret Rock and returned later in the afternoon in the care of Mayor George Reynolds. Miss Anna M. Tillman has returned from the State Normal College of Winston-Salem, N. C., accompanied by Miss Katherine Baily and Miss C. Webster. They are stopping at Mrs. W. Foster's, 21 Pearl street. PASSAIC. N. I. Passaic, N. J.—The Pastor's Aid Society was entertained at the home of Miss Helen Corn Tuesday evening of last week. The regular monthly meeting of the Helping Hand Society was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. A. Collins, Chrysanthemum and Mrs. W. H. Scudder. S. street, entertained at dinner Monday the Revs. A. G. Henry of Madison and W. H. Price. the Rev. V. H. Price spent last week in Philadelphia, attending the general conference. Bethel Church services were largely attended last Sunday; it was the first quarterly meeting of the conference year. The pastor preached at 11 a.m from the theme, "The Triumph of the Church Church." At the evening service the Rev. S. P. Hood, presiding elder of the Newark District, preached from the theme, "The Glory of Light." The attendance was large at both services. The offering for the day amounted to $38.25 The Rev. Dr. Hood spent Monday in the city as guest of the Rev. W. H. Price. The first quarterly conference was held at Bethel on Monday evening. The reports from all departments of the church showed maternal growth. The members and friends of Bethel are very pleased with the new presiding elder, the Rev. Mr. Hood'. The Pastor's Aid will hold a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Collins. The Rev. Mr. Hood and the Rev. W. H. Price were entertained at dinner Monday by Mrs. Pella Gayn. Harrison street. Sunday, May 14. will be observed as Mother's Day. The Rev. C. E. Wilson of Newark will speak in the afternoon. The presidents of the different auxiliaries will also speak. Noah Penniwell returned from Boston to his home here last Saturday evening. Most of those on the sick list are improving. Secure The New York Age at 265 Chestnut street. Mrs C. W. Worthen. 269 Chestnut street, left for Neburn, N. C., to attend the funeral of her nephew. The annual spring fair opened Tuesday evening at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and will continue until May 19. Miss Lilian Livingston, Oak street, entertained on Sunday to dinner Miss Gertrude Kingsland, A. Lighthorne and Arthur Davis of New York. TE DR. BOOKER T. 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All mail advertising will be received in the Ace Office no later than Wednesday, 10 a.m. of each work. THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1915 Interest in politics soon will be at fever heat. All signs point to the amalgamation of the Republican and Progressive parties at Chicago a few weeks hence. It has been many a day since the colored voters of New York were so disinterested, so disorganized, so discouraged. Of course, there is a reason for all this. In National, State and local politics they have fared none too well in recent years. Very little recognition, if any, has been given them. But the Republican leaders are sensible men and shrewd politicians who can be shown the wisdom of dealing fairly with a most dependable element of the party. Where is the Moses to lead the colored voters out of this political desert. Editor CLEMENT of The Star of Zion tries to do the handsome thing by reproducing Presiding Elder ARGYLE's letter to THE AGE, and the editorial note referring to the same. But his effort at a defense consists solely of a plea for gratitude for being granted the privilege of the floor. This reminds us of the late lamented SUNSET Cox's rejoinder to an attack by the circulation, "Shoo, fly, don't bother, me." THE UNION OF METHODISTS. The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church indorsed a report submitted on the union of all the Methodist churches in America. The report was brought in by the commission on federation, which was appointed in 1912, to co-operate with the Methodist Episcopal Church South and the Methodist Protestant Church with reference to bringing about Methodist unity. We think that this plan for union was first suggested by the Southern Methodists, and there is where trouble is brewing for the colored churches in the denomination. There is already considerable difference of opinion over the place Negro members would have under the new plan. One proposition calls for a subordinate conference composed of the colored churches, and another calls for their entire separation from the proposed combination in a conference by themselves, with only fraternal relations with the united body. There is little doubt that the Methodist Church South will insist upon something equivalent to the latter proposition. The place to be occupied by the colored churches is unquestionably, the stumbling block which has stood in the way of union for a number of years. It remains to be seen if the people of the North will, as they have so often done, unconditionally surrender to the South, if they will, for the sake, of fraternal relations, sacrifice the Negro. Racial discrimination is bad enough in politics and business, but it is least excusable in the Christian Church. If this discrimination is enforced, we should like to know by what means will the leaders of Methodism, North or South, quiet their consciences over such an action. ALONG THE TROPIC LINE. Secretary McAdoo, who has just returned from a quasi-official tour of the West Indies and South America, is reported as saying that Latin-America trusts the United States now. No doubt the distinguished tourist feels that in stopping off at various ports and hobnobbing for a few hours with officials who extended the usual prefuntory welcome he had ample opportunity to discover the inner sentiments of the people who make up the republics THE GERMAN REPLY. left after reading the reply to Wilson's "ultimatum" is our outmaneuvered us. Our new note writing on the submarine is so craftily drawn that it but to sit and wait for defense this time, there is small probabilities, which the "ultimatum" can Germany agrees to issue new what effect these orders will remain to be seen. They reinforce with the general principles of merchant vessels recognized, both within and without the zone, shall not be sunk without lives unless the ships attempt to enders, the destruction of an anchor would simply resolve the adversity between the submarine merchant vessel. If a submarine was convinced that a vessel escape, what could we do? Concession granted by these new orders to the size of a Brooklyn brig to turn the case against us a greater violator of international mankind) has been, and plainly made in the issuance of new she expects the United States Government shall forthwith universally recognized before the following significant paragraphs steps taken by the Government in the object it desires—to have been by all belligerent nations—then be facing a new situation if complete liberty of decision. It was granted in the body of performance of pretty big jaws United States. As sole concession given with whole note is arrogant and Germany to conviction and would sin no more, and then accusing finger at us. Wiley, and she, in answer, charge paragraphs convey the spirit of stand the German Government asserts that the sentiments of humankind the United States extends with subs of submarine warfare were not of feeling to the many millions according to the avowed intention all be started, and who, by theirous armies of the Central Powers, the German people know to what armies are supplied with all kinds of States. It will therefore be under the Government of the United Humanity and the principles of in the circumstances, meet with the German people which such a certain to find here. The above may not violate the arrager a greater insult and a national drowning of America of vessels belonging to one. Obviously, content ourselves with her present method of submand issued new orders to the undoubtedly disregard the ingent, and also disregard the fire note. It as a victory, but it is farangs upon what step which up to President Wilson. The impression left after reading the reply of the German Government to President Wilson's "ultimatum" is that the Kaiser has again diplomatically outmaneuvered us. Our note was supposed to be final, to bring note writing on the submarine question to an end, but the German reply is so craftily drawn that it leaves this Government nothing to do but to sit and wait for developments or write another note. At this time, there is small probability that the threat of severing relations, which the "ultimatum" carried, will be put into effect. It is true that Germany agrees to issue new orders to her submarine commanders; what effect these orders will have upon the situation in the future remains to be seen. They read as follows: "In accordance with the general principles of visit, search and destruction of merchant vessels recognized by international law, such vessels, both within and without the area declared to be a naval war zone, shall not be sunk without warning, without saving human lives unless the ships attempt to escape or offer resistance." Under these orders, the destruction of another merchant vessel by a German submarine would simply resolve down to a question of facts, a question of veracity between the submarine commander and those aboard the merchant vessel. If a submarine commander should state that he was convinced that a vessel which he destroyed was attempting to escape, what could we do but expect Germany to accept his word? But even the concession granted by these new orders has a string attached to it about the size of a Brooklyn bridge cable. In fact, Germany attempts to turn the case against us. She sets up that England has been a greater violator of international law upon the seats that she (Germany) has been, and plainly states that, in return for the concession made in the issuance of new orders to her submarine commanders, she expects the United States to "demand and insist that the British Government shall forthwith observe the rules of international law universally recognized before the war." The note closes with the following significant paragraph: Should the steps taken by the Government of the United States not attain the object it desires—to have the laws of humanity followed by all belligerent nations—the German Government would then be facing a new situation in which it must reserve to itself complete liberty of decision. Thus, whatever was granted in the body of the note is made contingent upon the performance of pretty big job on the part of the Government of the United States. Not only is this sole concession given with a string tied to it, but the tone of the whole note is arrogant and sneering. We were attempting to bring Germany to conviction and to exact a promise from her that she would sin no more, and she insolently turns around and points an accusing finger at us. We appealed to her in the name of humanity, and she, in answer, charges us with hypocrisy. The two following paragraphs convey the spirit of the whole communication: As matters stand the German Government cannot but reiterate its regrets that the sentiments of humanity which the Government of the United States extends with such fervor to the unhappy victims of submarine warfare were not extended with the same warmth of feeling to the many millions of women and children who, according to the avowed intention of the British Government, shall be startled, and who, by their sufferings, shall force the victorious armies of the Central Powers into ignominous capitulation. Moreover, the German people know to what a considerable extent their enemies are supplied with all kinds of war material from the United States. It will therefore be understood that the appeal made by the Government of the United States to the sentiments of humanity and the principles of international law cannot, under the circumstances, meet with the same hearty response from the German people which such an appeal otherwise is always certain to find here. Such words as the above may not violate the principles of humanity, but they carry a greater insult and a more direct affront than does the unintentional drowning of American citizens who happen to be aboard of vessels belonging to one of the belligerent nations. We shall, undoubtedly, content ourselves with this, we demanded that Germany cease her present method of submarine warfare and she has upon that demand issued new orders to her submarine commanders. We shall, undoubtedly disregard the fact that the concession is made contingent, and also disregard the generally insolent language of the entire note. We may count it as a victory, but it is far from a decisive one, for everything still hangs upon what step which may next be taken. That next step is now up to President Wilson. PREJUDICE AND ART. several times in this column the judice than in any other field at poem or a great book, or a real music, his color is lit nation and appreciation of his American prejudice. It is colored man to break thro a job to carry a hod than get a hearing for his music been completed at Jackson We have said several times in this column that in art the Negro encounters less prejudice than in any other field of endeavor. If a Negro writes a great poem or a great book, or paints a wonderful picture or composes real music, his color is little or no hindrance to his gaining recognition and appreciation of his work. This is one of the paradoxes of American prejudice. It is more difficult for a strong, able-bodied colored man to break through the New York labor union, and get a job to carry a hod than it is for a talented colored composer to get a hearing for his music in Carnegie Hall or Aeolian Hall. There has just been completed at Jacksonville, Fla., a new armory for the First Regiment of the National Guard of that state. This armory was opened last week. It was christened by a musical to the south of us. Of course, he is mistaken; a good many Americans, after years of residence in those countries, fail to discover just what those sentiments are. For the information of Secretary McAdoo and anybody else who wants to know, we say that Latin-America will never trust the United States so long as there is a color question in this country. The Florida Times-Union in commenting on the fact that Theodore Roosevelt received much greater official attention in Trinidad than did Secretary McAdoo, who visited the island a short while later and was officially ignored, says: "It probably THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1816. festival given under the auspices of the Ladies' Friday Musicale, and the work that was rendered was "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" by Coleridge-Taylor. A well known Southern tenor of Atlanta, Ga., was engaged to sing the famous "Onaway, Awake, Beloved." Does it not seem more than strange that the opening of an armory in a city of the far South should be celebrated with the rendition of a musical work which was created by Negro brain? The Jacksonville papers extolled Coleridge-Taylor's music before and after the performance. Jacksonville society turned out and made the event a gala one. Those who took part and those who listened were enraptured by the divine art of a black man. Yet, colored citizens were denied admission. Denied admission to a building paid for out of the public. Such are the inconsistencies of prejudice. THE PRESIDENT ON WAR. In answer to the cry, "Stan- cently raised when a critical phara- ne before Congress, one Congress stand by the President if the Pres- ident. That this remark is more mitted by those who have follow- the past twelve months. Just o- f famous "too proud to fight" mo- clared that this country would n President. Last week he address- camped in the school for nation- held at Washington, and his wom- tal valor. Read the following si- they are being spoken not by T. W Wilson: "Have you not thought we great struggle, so far as the cerned? Can you not imagine to a country like France, for e every Frenchman and every pulsion than he ever felt it be himself, not an individual, but much more his blood springs gestion? No one can deny that the H and more national than it was a his position is irritating. If we we are forced to confess that he months ago; and, as a natural his judgment and his stability is sign of progress for a man to cha- man who is already fully man- rounded to, shift between the great question within the period progress; but of vacillation. It does not require a close that he is for peace; nor does it of the American people to day the peace. How is it then that Mr. W the country's sentiments? It is be of originally stating his position much of cowardice. His "too pr be a war as long as I am Preside- would not fight, no matter what country resented any such impli- to remain at peace, but not on su Wilson. Wisdom and judgment might position in some such manner as do all in my power to maintain that may be maintained without loss of of that kind, and stood firmly upon pacifist one day and an aggress- secured and kept the full confide would have expressed the senti- would have saved him from app- sonable military preparedness, w But either through lack of wi reason, Mr. Wilson did not take which the country would not bac- tion which would gain the unan- kept him shifting. However, he as he was exactly a year ago, country as cowardly, and his mil as sincere: The President concluded his "God forbid that we shou should be America would seem of a dream to say, 'did any Did any man deem that we America? Did any man deem honor or integrity of the Ur- voice of national enthusiasm we would stand once more thriller world asserting the standards s These burning sentences do conviction that it is in the make well said is already well done. whole of his education, and he can The lack of full confidence in is not so much that the America pacifist or a militarist, as it is that is, and to be that thing consiste know where he stood; and such k answer to the cry, "Stand by the President, used when a critical phase of our international congress, one Congressman replied that if the President if the President would stand this remark is more than a mere criticism of those who have followed the President twelve months. Just one year ago Mr. Wilson too proud to fight" motto. A little later, at this country would never have a war. Last week he addressed the young warrior in the school for national military service Washington, and his words are those of a soldier. Read the following sentences and try to be spoken not by Theodore Roosevelt. "Have you not thought what might be the outcome of struggle, so far as the nations already engaged? Can you not imagine the great awakening of a country like France, for example; how much more French like France, for example; how much more German like France, for example; how much more American people to-day to learn that the country is it then that Mr. Wilson's acts have really sentiments? It is because he made the chief stating his position on peace in terms ofewardice. His "too proud to fight" and is long as I am President" sounded as the fight, no matter what the cause or proponent any such implication. The country of peace, but not on such terms as were from and judgment might have led the President some such manner as this: "I am for a very power to maintain the country at peace maintained without loss of honor." Had he had, and stood firmly upon it, instead of being the day and an aggressive militarist the need kept the full confidence and support of the expressed the sentiment of the nation; he saved him appearing as an oppressive military preparedness, which he was at further through lack of wisdom or judgment. Wilson did not take such a stand. His country would not back him; and, the effort would gain the unanimous approval of shifting. However, he is about as far from exactly a year ago. His pacific declaration cowardly, and his militaristic declaration president concluded his address with the God forbid that we should be drawn into war; did be America would seem once more to shake the dream to say, "did any man deem that we any man deem that we had forgotten the America? Did any man deem that he could mor or integrity of the United States?" And of national enthusiasm which would be raised stand once more thrilled to hear the voice asserting the standards of justice and liberty; burning sentences do nothing more than that it is in the make-up of the man to be already well done. It is a part of his education, and he cannot avoid it. Back of full confidence in Mr. Wilson by the much that the American people want him a militarist, as it is that they want him to be that thing consistently. That would be he stood; and such knowledge gives a In answer to the cry, "Stand by the President!" which was recently raised when a critical phase of our international relations was before Congress, one Congressman replied that he was willing to stand by the President if the President would stand still long enough. That this remark is more than a mere criticism must be admitted by those who have followed the President's course through the past twelve months. Just one year ago Mr. Wilson uttered his famous "too proud to fight" motto. A little later he solemnly declared that this country would never have a war as long as he was President. Last week he addressed the young women who are encamped in the school for national military service, which is being held at Washington, and his words are those of a panegyrist of martial valor. Read the following sentences and try to remember that they are being spoken not by Theodore Roosevelt but by President Wilson: "Have you not thought what might be the outcome of this great struggle, so far as the nations already engaged are concerned? Can you not imagine the great awakening that has come to a country like France, for example, how much more intensely every Frenchman and every German feels the national compulsion than he ever felt it before? How much more he feels himself, not an individual, but a fraction in a great whole? How much more his blood springs to the challenge of patriotic suggestion? No one can deny that the President's position is more rational and more national than it was a year ago, but the rapid shifting of his position is irritating. If we acknowledge that he is right to-day, we are forced to confess that he was absolutely wrong only a few months ago; and, as a natural consequence, our faith in his wisdom, his judgment and his stability is weakened. We grant that it is a sign of progress for a man to change as he grows and learns, but for a man who is already fully matured, whose education is already rounded out, to shift between two directly opposite positions on a great question within the period of a few months is not a sign of progress; but of vacillation. It does not require a close study of President Wilson to learn that he is for peace; nor does it require a close study of the temper of the American people to-day to learn that the country is also for peace. How is it then that Mr. Wilson's acts have not accorded with the country's sentiments? It is because he made the terrible blunder of originally stating his position on peace in terms that savored too much of cowardice. His "too proud to fight" and "there will never be a war as long as I am President" sounded as though this country would not fight, no matter what the cause or provocation, and the country resented any such implication. The country was anxious to remain at peace, but not on such terms as were laid down by Mr. Wilson. Wisdom and judgment might have led the President to state his position in some such manner as this: "I am for peace, and I shall do all in my power to maintain the country at peace, so long as peace may be maintained without loss of honor." Had he taken a position of that kind, and stood firmly upon it, instead of being a non-resisting pacifist one day and an aggressive militarist the next, he would have secured and kept the full confidence and support of the country, he would have expressed the sentiment of the nation. Such a position would have saved him from appearing as an opponent of even reasonable military preparedness, which he was at first. But either through lack of wisdom or judgment or for some other reason, Mr. Wilson did not take such a stand. He took a stand in which the country would not back him; and, the effort to find a position which would gain the unanimous approval of the country has kept him shifting. However, he is about as far from that point now as he was exactly a year ago. His pacific declarations struck the country as cowardly, and his militaristic declarations fail to strike it as sincere: The President concluded his address with the following words: "God forbid that we should be drawn into war, but if we should be America would seem once more to shake herself out of a dream to say, 'did any man deem that we were asleep? Did any man deem that we had forgotten the traditions of America? Did any man deem that he could tamper with the honor or integrity of the United States?' And in the great voice of national enthusiasm which would be raised all the world would stand once more thrilled to hear the voice of the new world asserting the standards of justice and liberty." These burning sentences do nothing more than strengthen the conviction that it is in the make-up of the man to feel that a thing well said is already well done. It is a part of his nature and the whole of his education, and he cannot avoid it. The lack of full confidence in Mr. Wilson by the American people is not so much that the American people want him to be either a pacifist or a militarist, as it is that they want him to be whoahe he is, and to be that thing consistently. That would enable them to know where he stood; and such knowledge gives a sense of safety. does not take much of a man to be Governor or Trinidad, and it is not improbable that the holder of the position thought Roosevelt king of the United States." It may interest the Times-Union to learn that the requirements for governor of Trinidad are higher than those for governor of Florida. Late despatches from Santo Domingo; state that President Jiminez has resigned in order to prevent armed intervention on by the President!" which was re- case of our international relations wav- man replied that he was willing to the resident would stand still long enough than a mere criticism must be ad- vowed the President's course through one year. ago Mr. Wilson uttered his atto. A little later he solemnly de- ever have a war as long as he wa- s issued the young women who are em- ral military service, which is be- ing are those of a panegyrist of man- sentences and try to remember that neodore Roosevelt but by President that might be the outcome of this nations already engaged are con- the great awakening that has come example: how much more intensely German feels the national com- fore? How much more he feels a fraction in a great whole? How into the challenge of patriotic sug- President's position is more rational year ago, but the rapid shifting o knowledge that he is right to day- was absolutely wrong only a few nonsequence, our faith in his wisdom is weakened. We grant that it is a range as he grows and learns, but fo- cured, whose education is already two directly opposite positions on of a few months is not a sign of study of President Wilson to learn require a close study of the temper to learn that the country is also for Wilson's acts have not accorded with because he made the terrible blunder no peace in terms that savored too could to fight" and "there will never sounded as though this country the cause or provocation, and the education. The country was anxious such terms as were laid down by Mr. It have led the President to state his this: "I am for peace, and I shal- be country at peace, so long as peace of honor." Had he taken a position in it, instead of being a non-resisting militarist the next, he would have once and support of the country, he ment of the nation. Such a position bearing as an opponent of even read- dom or judgment or for some other such a stand. He took a stand in him; and, the effort to find a posi- tious approval of the country has is about as far from that point now. His pacific declarations struck the statistic declarations fail to strike in address with the following words: had be drawn into war, but if we once more to shake herself out man deem that we were asleep? had forgotten the traditions of that he could tamper with the United States? And in the great which would be raised all the world had to hear the voice of the new of justice and liberty." nothing more than strengthen the sup of the man to feel that a thing It is a part of his nature and the cannot avoid it. Mr. Wilson by the American people people want him to be either a at they want him to be whaever ently. That would enable them to knowledge gives a sense of safety. the part of the United States. The Navy Department had already prepared for a demonstration to impress the islanders with the determination of the United States to permit no disorders. The cruiser Prairie and a flotilla of destroyers had been ordered to the scene. The action of President Jiminez restores order, so there will be no need for intervention. And still the wonder grows as to how little it takes to make the present Administration intervene in Haiti and Santo Domingo, and TUSKEGEE INST. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS SEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION JUNE 12 TO JULY 21, 1916 OVER 400 PRESENT EACH SESSION WITH LAST THREE YEARS how much it will take to make it intervene in Mexico. Another raid on the border along the Rio Grande. This time Texas is invaded and three American soldiers and several civilians are killed. Will the Texans of the invaded district object now to the presence of a detachment of colored troops? WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY COPY OF A LETTER FROM TALCOTT WILLIAMS, DEAN. OF THE COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. My dear Mr. Johnson: I have read your article with great interest. It is in precisely the right spirit. Do keep in the good work. It is needed by us all. Yours sincerely, TALCOTT WILLIAMS. (The article referred to is "Principle and Practicability" in the issue of April 27.) YOUNGSTOWN O Youngstown, Ohio. -Covenant Lodge of Mason-met in regular session Monday evening. The social given Friday in Odd Fellows' Hall by the Camp-fire Girls was largely attended and a success. Mr. and Mrs. George Gales, Edward street, left Monday for Detroit. The Research Club met at the home of Mrs. Hannah Boggess Monday evening, Clarence Morris of East Front street remains the same. James Holland is ill at this writing, Logan Lodge, No. 4, K. o i P, in regular session Thursday evening, May 11. Miss Hattie Moore of "Chicago is guest of her paren- mers, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Moore, East Commerce streets." The Alpho Omega Baptist Church, stop 28, Sharon line, will dedicate the church Sunday, May 28. An able minister will assist Charles Berry was called to Newark, Ohio. Thursday on account of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Maggie Norman, sister of P. Ross Berry READING PA Reading. Pa. — Misses Marguerite and Nellie Long. Adele Thomas, Harriet Nelson and Mabel Wilson left Tuesday. May 9. to attend the Methodist conference in Philadelphia. 7. While in this city j. H. Stansberry, Mrs. Ida Cole, Misses Hallie Martin, Edna Hawkens and Messrs. George and Ralph motored to West Chester on Sunday, May 7. en route to Reading. The party stopped at Pottstown to visit friends. Wednesday evening, May 3, the W. C. T. U. of. St. Stephen's Church held special services in the Washington Street Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Depenn and Miss Wentzel spoke. The Rev. B. P. Glasseco promoted the new way of interesting young people. Mrs. and Mrs. William Macee motored to Philadelphia Sunday. May 7. The memorial Behel A. M. E. made Dr. and Mrs. B. Stansberry the following presents on Easter: Large lily three (set high and a handsome chocolate egg filled with Wilbur buds. Mrs. J. B Stansberry went to Philadelphia May 5 to attend the ministers' wifes' reception which was held there. The mock trial given in the Bethel A. M. E. Church brought a large crowd. The plea o Mr. Isaac Winston for the defense was the feature of the evening. Don't forget the memorial ball to be given in Liederkranz Hall, Chessnut street. May 30, 1916. The affair will be given by Reading Lodge of Elks. On Sunday afternoon, on the Carsonia diamond, the Reading Giants defeated the Rex A. C. by the score of 13-5. The terrifying batting of the Giants was too much for the Rex pitcher. EASTON, PA. Easton, Pa.—Mrs. T. H. Sims, 337 Washington street, visited Moss Gertrude Washington of Bangor, Pa. The mother of Wm. Wm. R. Lewis is growing weaker. Mrs. Lillian Freeman of Phillipsburg, spent Sunday with Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. R. Lewis of Easton, Pa. The Missionary Circle of the Shiloh Baptist Church was well attended Sunday. Collection was good. Mrs. Wm. R. Lewis, vice president; Mrs. O. Lee, president. A paper was read by Mrs. Lillian Freeman of Phillipsburg, N. J. Wm. Mitchell has recovered from a two weeks' illness. Mrs. Vandunk of Plainfield, N. J. is making a visit to Mrs. and Mrs. Geo. Groves. Sunday night a birthday party was given at Mrs. James Ray's. Guests were from Easton, Phillipsburg, Bloomsburg, Springtown and Plainfield. The Rev. Vick, wife and niece, were entertained Sunday afternoon by Mrs. Logan, 55 North Green street. The entertainment given by the Shiloh Baptist Sunday School was a success: $0.50 was realized. Mr. and Mrs. Hogan of South Easton were leaders in the entertainment. Mrs. Hogan, chair lady; Dean Geo. Carter, superintendent. SCRANTON, PA. Scranton, Pa.-Mrs. G. W. Williams, wife of Bethel's pastor, the Rev. Geo. W. Williams, left Saturday for Philadelphia, to attend the General A. M. E. Conference and join her husband. The Rev. Mr. Cuff, of Pittston, preached at Bethel A. M. E. pulpit Sunday morning and evening in the absence of the pastor. Many were in attendance at the corner-stone laying of the new Shiloh-Baptist Church being erected on Pine street, of which the Rev. Means is pastor. A collection of fifty dollars were taken up and many pledges signed for the small balance to be paid for the church when completed, including parsonage. The Misses Ethel and Juliet INTEREST INCREASING IN GIBSON DIME FUND Considerable impetus is given the Russell Gibson Dime Fund for the Booker T. Washington Memorial, by the receipt during the past week of several goodly contributions. From away down in South Carolina comes the largest contribution received to date, the children of the Wilson Graded School at Florence, S. C., sending through Mrs. J. R. Levy the splendid sum of $187. In forwarding the contribution Mrs. Levy states that the children have exhibited great interest in the Fund and that probably other contributions will follow. Jones of Green Ridge returned from Brooklyn, where they had been visiting their sister, Miss Carrie Jones and aunt Mrs., Hamlin. Mrs. James Footer is in Atlantic City. Mrs. Cunningham's body is still in the hospital. Mr. Festus Crump had an enjoyable time in Washington last Sunday week. Mrs. Jones of Wyoming avenue is visiting in the South. Mr. Jones of Wyoming avenue has purchased a fine auto. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dorssey and daughter, Amy, were entertained at three o'clock dinner last Sabbath by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown. Mrs. Geo. W. Brown is spending a few days at Montrose, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Naylor. Mr. James Carter of Wilkes-Barre visited his family Sunday. T. E. Hawes attended the annual banquet of the board of stockholders held in Hotel Casey. Mr. Hawes is a member. FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Fredericksburg, Va.-Mrs. McCullure of Ohio was here, last week en route to New York. guest of Mrs. Robert A. Brown. Miss Louise White is here guest of Mrs. J. C. Diamond. Mrs. Anna Boone is visiting. friends in Baltimore. Mrs. M. E. Wright spent the week-end with Mrs. Landonia Roberts. Mrs. Gertrude B. Johnson is visiting Richmond. Johnny Shepherd and Lawrence Brown have returned home from Old Point. Arthur Talferro is quite sick at his home. Miss Christine Young is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Alsop. NEW HAVEN, CONN New Haven, Conn.-The one hundred and third session of the New York Union A. M. E. Conference Second Episcopal District, will convene at the St. Paul Union A M E Church, Webster street, New Haven, Wednesday, May 17, continuing until Tuesday, May 23. Rt. Jacob J. Ramsey, D. D., presiding bishop Rev. G. Mathis, P. E.; the Rev J. H. Chase, pastor. The concert given by Miss Emelyne I Tinsley of Philadelphia, Pa., will long be remembered. She proved to be one of the best low contralto singers ever appearing here. The rendition of the program was an artistic treat. PORTSMOUTH, VA. PORTSMOUTH, Va.—What proved to be one of the most enjoyable events of the season was the presentation of R. Nathaniel Dett, director of music at Hampton Institute, in a recital at the Emanuel A. M. E. Church by the board of directors of the Miller Day Nursery, Friday, May 5th at 8 p.m. His program was varied and well selected and included some of his own compositions as well as an artistic interpretation of Negro melodies, cabin and river songs classic selections, and sacred songs Assisting Mr. Dett was Miss Eliza Coppage, dramatic reader: Wm J. Kemp violinist; Mrs Annie B. Fisher solitary Mrs Johnsie Churchill, solitary; a female quartet and the Adelphia Quartet The committee of arrangements was composed of Mmes Magnolia Johns in Lotte Reid, Cornelia Reid, Mary Jennings, Mattie Williams, Pattie Bates, Mary A. Riddick, Misses Gillian Bates, Tiah Riddick, C. K. L. Bailey, Lily Bailey, Supt. George W. Blount and D. W. B. Anderson, chairman Board of Directors, J. E. Mooreland of Washington D. C., senior secretary Internationale Committee Y. M. C. A. was in the audience and spoke to an appreciative audience on Thursday evening in Zion Bassett T. S. Collins was in Suffolk Sunday visiting friends. BRUNSWICK GA Bfunswick, Ga.—Mrs. G. A. Shaw and grandchildren are visiting relatives in Augusta. The K. of P. bazarar at Toomer's Hall was a great success Grand Lecturer C. A. Clark is in the city after a two months' tour! Mrs Lottie Burroughs and Mrs. C. V. Leonard are attending the commencement at Haines Institute in Augusta. Seldon Institute are having their commencement this week. The Risley-School boys crossed bats with Seldon boys Monday. Eleven innings. Score, 5-5. The Eagle Spead boys played St. Athanasias School boys-Friday. Score 5-5. Henry Stephenson is still sick. Dr. Buggs entertained the Pecola Club Wednesday evening. HOLDS BEN CENTENARY PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The Centennial and Quadrennial Genesis of the A. M. E. Chancellor in America held its opening on Wednesday, May 1, at Beirut A. M. E. Chancellor, Sixth street, Beirut P. the Rev, C. C. Dunlap, pastor. Delegates are present from every in the Union, Canada, Bermuda, Jamaica, Haiti, South America, South Africa and West Africa. Fourteen bishops are present at the conference and will preside over the various sessions in order of their senility, as follows: B. F. Lee, Wilberforce, O. Evans Tyree, Nashville, Tennessee, C. S. Smith, Detroit, Mich.; Lea J. Coppin, Philadelphia; C. T. Schaffer, Chicago; H. B. Parks, Little Rock, Ark.; J. S. Flipper, Atlanta; A. Albert Johnson, Johannesburg, South Africa; William H. Heard, Monrovia, West Africa; John Hurst, Baltimore; Joshua H. Jones, Wilberforce; William D. Chappelle, Columbus, Ga.; J. M. Connors, Lexas, and B. F. Tanner, Philadelphia, summariated. Forming in line, the delegates, headed by the bishops, marched north on Sixth street to Pine, west on Pine to Seventh, to Lombard, to Sixth street, thence to the church, Bishop Lee of Wilberforce, Ohio, president bishop, opened the session. Prayer was offered by Bishop Flipper; Bishop Charles S. Smith read the first scripture lesson; Bishop Hurst read the Decalogue, and the second scripture lesson was read by Bishop Jones. Community was celebrated by Bishop of Nashville, Tenn., assisted by Bishops Coppin, Shaffer, Johnson and M. Connors. The morning session was concluded with a yist to the room of Richard Allen and his wife, in the lossage of the church, where the lessons are being held. After the election of the Rev. W. D. Johnson of Americus, Ga., as secretary the district marshals were nominated from the floor after election by delegates from the districts. Confusion was general throughout the afternoon session and grew to such an extent that the election of more officers was impossible. Because of the lack of room, after a curb-side meeting in the morning, when some of the delegates were unable to get inside, a motion was offered by J D Donnis, of Arkansas, to purge the confluence of all excepting delegates and the most important but, as some of the delegates would not go out the conference was adjourned. It was conceded by those in position to know that the conference will be forced to seek larger quarters, as the church will not seat the delegates. The election of bishops, and the report of the commission on the organization of all Negro Methodists are probably the most important questions that will be decided. There seems to be a growing sentiment in favor of the election of four additional bishops, notwithstanding the report of the bishops' council that there is no necessity for an increase. The report of the commission on the result of four years of effort on the part of the African, Methodist Episcopal Church to bring all Methodists of color into one church. Bishop Parks on "Preparedness." "Preparedness" was the keynote of the quadrennial address by Bishop H. Blanton Parks, of Chicago, before the opening session of the Centennial and Quadrennial Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which opened in Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sixth street below Pine. "We, as a race must be prepared, industrially, financially and spiritually to be in position to take advantage of the opportunities that are offered the Negro in this country today, declared Bishop Parks. Continuing, Dr. Larks said, in part: "All this takes us in America being prepared, and that there will be no need to fight, is utter foolishness. We must be prepared to fight, and nobody ought to realize it more truly than we of the African race, who have gained all that we have byighting every step of the way." A public celebration of the centennial and a reception for delegates to the twenty-third quadrennial conference was held in the Academy of Music and attended by a crowd that packed the house. Mayor Smith and Harry A. Mackey, chairman of the Workmen's Compensation Board, made addresses on welcome and took advantage of the opportunity to warmly eulogize Governor Brumbaugh, who was unable to attend. The mayor also cologized the colored total employees who served under him as master and thanked the colored voters who had helped to elect him mayor. Others who made addresses of welcome were the Rev. H. Y. Arneft and Dr. W. T. Graham, and there were responses by Bishop J. H. Jones and the Rev W. Samson Brooks. Conference delegates met Thursday morning to perfect the work of organization on Wednesday, but a rollcall was impossible as only a portion of the 2003 delegates were able to crowd into Lethch Church, Delegates from Georgia and Mississippi were loud in their protests and the Key, E. H. Smiley the latter State moved that larger quarrels be oblained. Bishop Tyree, who is presiding, refused to put the motion, accepted a suggestion from the Key, J. Lowe for an adjournment until later arrangements could be made. At 3 o'clock there was roll-call at the doorway and only delegates allowing credentials were admitted. Then the communities were elected, together with the Key, J. M. Palner as stenographer and the Key P. G. Robinson as official reporter. Lay delegates convened in Allen Hall, 101 Pine street, and perfected temporary, organization with Prof. W. E. Day of Oklahoma as chairman and Dr. F. P. Lythner of Arkansas as secretary. The laymen adopted resolutions asking the conference for larger representation and urging the election of two additional bishops. Assistant conference secretaries appointed were R. S. Jenkins, Texas; C. A. Williams, Missouri; H. C. Beasley, Arkansas; P. A. Uchiols, Kentucky; E. C. Cort, South Carolina, and P. A. Scott, Pennsylvania. Prominent among those who took part in the opening services yesterday were the Rev. P. C. Hunt of Texas, J. S. Morant of South Carolina, B. W. Arnett of New York and J. T. Jennifer of Chicago Delegates Reject Bishop's Committee. Delegates to the conference assembled Friday morning to complete organization. Candidates for the thirty com- mittees who will have charge of the business of the conference were offered by the bishops, but the delegates refused to accept the candidates, Prof. C. G. Garrett of South Carolina protested on the ground that the laymen had no representative on the Episcopal Committee to investigate the report of the financial secretary. This objection led to others, and finally resulted in the entire list of candidates being rescinded for revision. Another difficulty arose when Bishop Levi J. Coppin endeavored to give the episcopal address without following the custom of providing each member with a copy of the address. It was decided that the conference adjourn until 3 o'clock, when each was provided with a copy. Bishop Levi j. Coppin of Philadelphia made a plea for temperance in his episcopal address to the delegates. "The people of our race have been handicapped, robbed, degraded and kept in ignorance by this evil, more than by any other contributing cause," declared Bishop Coppin. "We, the chief pastors of the church, unite with the temperance forces of this country and declare by the powers of heart, soul, and mind, and strength, that alcohol must be dethroned. We further pledge ourselves to secure the necessary information concerning its evil influence upon the moral, physical and economic conditions of our people and impart instruction where opportunity offers, that the statisticians of the future will number fewer of us among the inmates of reforma.ories, prisons, asylums, hospitals and almshouses." Bishop Coppin also took occasion to denounce the divorce evil in general, and especially the remarriage of divorced ministers. Other points covered in the address, which represents the sentiment and recommendations of the fourteen bishops of the church, were the plan for the federation of Negro Methodists, doctrine and discipline, a plea for an efficient ministry, the last four years of effort in Africa, and the effect of the European war on Christianity. Commenting on "The World's Greatest War," Bishop Levi J. Coppin denounced lynching and mob rule in the South and declared that slavery and oppression of the Negro had taken on a new form in the United States. "Stop lynchings and the law of the mob and we, the chief pastors of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, will in so far as we are able, teach the Negro through our pulpits that all white men are not our enemies," he said in conclusion. Quadrennial missionary meetings were held at night in four churches: Bethel, Union, Mt. Pisgah, Allen A. M. E. churches, and 300 home and foreign missionary delegates attended. Dr. J. W. Rankin, secretary of missions, presided. Prominent among those who addressed the missionaries were Bishop H. Blanton Parks, Bishop C. T. Shaffer, Bishop Joshua H. Jones and W. A. Fountain, dean of Morris Brown University, Atlanta, Ga. The Bishop's Recommendations. Copies of the revised recommendations of the bishops were distributed among the delegates, though considerable disorder and confusion marked the reading of the report. The recommendations, which were referred to the various committees and will be voted on separately by the conference, are as follows. 1. That a chapter on the Ordinances be placed in the discipline and uniformity be insisted upon. 2. That two theological seminaries be established. 3. That the Board of Education be incorporated; that we classify and standardize our various schools, colleges and universities; that we establish and enforce uniform curricula in all schools. 4. That the Episcopal districts be constituted as to constitute 13 in number, and that there be no addition to the Bench of Bishops. 5. That the house at Philadelphia be as originally intended, a book concern (a) To publish the Christian Recorder (b) To be a repository for all books for all church publications of the church; (c) To operate such job printing office as can be made profitable. 6. That because of the conditions in Africa brought on by the war in Europe, you must work our work, the redistricting of the conference be constructed that each of the Bishops in Africa have a working base in America, with an official residence in Africa, the editor of the Christian Recorder be manager of the book concern, that his title be managing editor, and that the position of manager of the book concern be discontinued. 7. That the Western Christian Recorder be manager of the book concern, that his title be managing editor, and that the position of manager of the book concern be discontinued. 8. That the General Conference appoint a commission to consider the advisability of creating one general board to manage the various departments of the church and submit to the next general conference. 9. That the general division of the dollar money remain as it is. 11. That the division of the Children's Day money remain as it is. 12. That the time limit of titerant ministers remain as it lay, except in the appointment of a minister, in mediation at least three. Bishopa. 13. That the salaries of all general officers be $1500. The secretary read the revised appointments of the Episcopal Committee, and the twenty-five, other committees, which will do most of the important business of the conference. The lay delegates again voiced their disapproval of the appointments on the ground that there are no lay delegate on the committee to investigate the financial secretary's report. On granting such recognition the appointments were adopted. Education was the main topic of discussion at Friday evening's session, Prof. R. R. Wright gave an illustrated lecture on the educational development of the Negro Methodists from the first night school that was started by Richard Allen in 1798 to the present University at Wilberforce, Ohio. Another interesting feature of the conference is an exhibit of African handicraft and native curios. "Mexico for the Mexicans." Servos them right.—Chattanooga News. It's to be "America first" if we are to make America last.—Philadelphia North American. A politician's idea of a damagogue is a man who is making a bigger hit with the public than he is.—Boston Transcript. "How much are your four-dollar shoes?" asked the smart one. "Two dollars a foot." replied the THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY., MAY 11, 1916. THE STORY OF THE NEGRO WASHINGTON VOLUME VOL. Enclosed please find three dollars, for which send at once, your Tuskegee' Edition of Booker T. Washington's Works. After examination if I am satisfied with the books I agree to send you $1 per month for five months. If not satisfied, I agree to return the books in good order within five days, and you are to return my three dollars. Title not to pass to me until the books are fully paid for. 25TH QUADRENNIAL OF A. M. E. ZION CHURCH LOUISVILLE, KY.—This gateway of the South has been the mecca toward which Zion Methodists have been speeding since Monday morning, May I. The delegates have poured in great numbers into this fair Southern city to attend the twenty-fifth quadrennial session of the A. M. F. Zion Church. They came with accommodations of the very best that the railroads by which they traveled could afford. Pullmans, diners, and every convenience which the railroad companies could supply, were put into requisition going to Louisville. This city has about 50,000 colored citizens, who are progressive along all lines, many of whom own their homes, conduct successful businesses and are engaged in useful pursuits. The session was opened on Wednesday, May 3, by Bishop Caldwell. The entire board of bishops were present, as follows: Bishops James Walker Hood, Cicero R. Harris, Alexander Walters, George W. Clinton, John W. Alstork, Josiah S. Caldwell, George Lincoln Blackwell, Andrew J. Warner. All of them took part in the opening exercises, at which time the Holy Communion was served. Bishop Clinton delivered the quadrendial sermon. The afternoon session was devoted to routine business. The evening session was given to welcome addresses by the ministers and citizens. On behalf of the conference the Rev. J. B. Colbert; on behalf of the church, the Rev. S. J. Walls; on behalf of the ministerial alliance, the Rev. W. H. Riley; on behalf of the business and professions, J. F. Gray; on behalf of the Baptists, the Rev. C. H. Parrish. Responses; On behalf of the board of bishops, Bishop Alstork; on behalf of the general officers, Prof. S. G. Atkins; on behalf of the ministerial delegates, the Rev. W. L. Hamblin; on behalf of the lay delegates, Prof. S. M. Dudley; on behalf of the women, M. A. L. Anderson; on behalf of education, the Rev. W. H. Goler The morning session of the second day was devoted to the quadrennial address by Bishop Caldwell. He reviewed the history of the church for the past four years in detail, and said that the church had made rapid strides and great progress during the past quadrennium. In discussing the political conditions he said: "Lawlessness, or disregard for the majesty of the law, for which our country, and especially our people, has suffered so long, has not showed itself in so many forms in recent years as heretofore, but the venomous serpent of prejudice which shows itself in the form of segregation, lynching, discrimination and oppression, is not by any means dead. It is for this reason that we hail with feelings of joy the decision of our highest tribunal, the Supreme Court of the United States, that the Grandfather Clause in the State Constitutions, is unconstitutional and therefore null and void. We regard it as the most far-reaching and important deliverance emanating from that body, so far as we are concerned, in the last forty years. "We protest against the present attitude of the head of the administration at Washington, in declaring his intention not to appoint any men of our race in the list of Presidential appointments, because of express opposition to such appointments by some Southern Senators, who would fight their confirmation. This attitude seems the more unfair, unreasonable and untenable in view of his appointment of an Indian, who is also colored, and an Jew, who appeared questionable in the occasion of temperance he said: "We believe the tobacco habit, in which too many Christians indulge, and the use of strong drink as a beverage, are practices in which no Christian can afford to indulge. Among the recommendations made the following are the most important: 1. Election of two additional bishops. 2. That the board of finance consist of ten ministers, or one from each Episcopal district whose president shall be a bishop, whose treasurer shall be the financial secretary, and the recording secretary to be elected by the board, the financial department to be permanently located at Philadelphia. 3. That children's day, the fourth Sunday in June, be raised to its former importance and be observed as educational day, on which an offering shall be lifted for the support of our schools of second rank. 4. That the church extension and home missions, be combined under one secretary. 5. That there be a foreign mission board to govern and direct the cause of foreign missions, and that a corresponding secretary be elected to conduct its affairs. 6. That the Western Star of Zion be placed in the Star of Zion and Quarterly Review as one of the official organs of the church. 7. That we continue the $1 per member general claims and that the assessment upon the district and annual conferences also be continued. 8. That the bishops hereafter will meet with the president of the claims whatever, but shall visit the churches according to the present law. 9. That each bishop shall receive $2,000 per year as salary and $2,000 as traveling expenses. That the salary of the general officers be the same as bishop. 10. Offer a superintendent be appointed for the work in Africa under an American bishop. The feature of the afternoon session was the delivery of Christian greeting by a representative of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The Rev. J. I. Black, pastor of Logan Temple, Knoxville, Tenn., preached at the evening session. The greater part of the third day was taken up with the reports from the bishops and the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Episcopal districts, the report of the 1st district having been made on the day previous. A banquet was served to the delegates and visitors on Friday evening. It was a splendid social affair, in which the ladies appeared in evening dress and the gentlemen in conventional attire. The women attending this general conference were the most representative in the church, and from the sentiment expressed, much important legislation will be enacted. The election of bishops overshadows all other questions of interest. It is the sentiment that from two to four will be elected. There is a score of candidates for the bishopric. The feature of the Saturday morning's session, after the completion of the reports of the other bishops, was the presentation to Bishop Blackwell, by the seventh Episcopal district of a purse of $400. Dr. James H. McMullen made the presentation speech. Bishop Blackwell made a characteristic reply. The Saturday afternoon session was consumed in listening to a report by the financial secretary, which disclosed the fact that during the quadrennium just passed $342,422.11 had been raised with disbursements amounting to $331,923.24. The report was referred to the auditing committee, despite the vigorous efforts of the suspended financial secretary. Dr. J. S. Jackson, to obtain recognition from Bishop Alexander Walters, who was presiding. There were distinguished men and women here from all over the United States, South America and Africa, and a deal of interest centers in the election of four bishops and the general officers. Several strong men are in the race for the bishopric: Among the most formidable are, Drs. R. B. Bruce of Charlotte, N. C.; P. A. Wallace of Philadelphia, L. W. Kyls of Winston-Salem, N. C.; J. W. Wood of Indianapolis, W. L. Lee of Brooklyn, N. Y.; A. J. Rodgers of Alabama, J. B. Collier of Tampa, H. J. Callis of Chicago and many others. A warm "right to bewing" for editorship of the Star of Zion, Dr. J. Harvey Anderson of Harrisburg, Pa. E. M. Argyle of Tennessee, J. W. Walls of this City, C. C. Alleye of Rhode Island, J. W. McDonald of Massachusetts and W. A. Blackwell of Cincinnati are in the race. According to the prearranged schedule, the election of bishops will take place next Friday. Among the prominent men in attendance may be mentioned Drs J. L. Black of Knoxville, Tenn.; M. D. Smith and W. M. Anderson and G. W. Maize of Ashville, N.C.; F. M. Argyle of Maryville, Tenn.; A Hannum of Mobile, Ala.; W. H. Goler of Salisbury, N.C.; W. H. Brown of New York, C.S. Whitted of Rhode Island, B. W. Swam of Boston, George L. White of Baltimore, William Sutton of Newhurn, N.C.; B. G. Shaw of St. Louis, W. W. Mathews of Kansas City, E. D. W. Jones of San Francisco, Cal. The general conference does not seem to be in humor for elimination or combination of general offices, as this seems to be a step backward and an acknowledgment that the church has not made the progress as set forth in reports from the various departmental heads. This week will be an eventful one in the history making for the church. M. E. CONFERENCE, AT SARATOGA SPRINGS SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.-The chief sensation of the general conference of the M. E. Church, now in session in this city, was the announcement by Bishop Isaiah Benjamin Scott, the only Negro missionary bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, that he purposed retiring from active service because of ill-hearing this family. Bishop Scott is about 62 years old and he would have served at least twelve years longer under the present retirement law. He notified the sub-committee on effectiveness of bishops on Monday night, May 8 of his intention, after several days' consultation and consideration. Bishop Scott made formal announcement to the conference on Tuesday. Immediately there was begun a movement among the Negroes to propose two candidates for the vacant place in the episcopacy and a determination was expressed to demand the giving of full episcopal power to Bishop Scott's successor. The conference is not inclined to do this, and various candidates for the episcopacy are being approached as to their attitude on this phase of the question. Candidates may find it necessary to strengthen the strength of the Negro vote in the general conference, and it is also probable that the committee on episcopacy will not able to withstand the pressure from all parts of the country, but will recommend the selection of six bishops instead of five as had been planned. Prospective candidates are the Rev. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, who was balloted for at a previous general conference for regular episcopal honors. He has always been considered as a strong possibility for advancement to the bishopric if the M. E. Church ever agreed to the election of Negro bishops. The Rev. A. P. Camphor, for forty years a missionary in Africa, is being sponsored for the position of Bishop Hartzell, while the Rev. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, has been endorsed by the Negro delegates for election as bishop of the free church. Negro bishop. Other prospective candidates for the African missionary bishopric are the Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's M. E. Church, New York City; Prof. I. Garland Penn of the Washington conference; Dr. Ernest Lyon of Baltimore, former United States Minister to the Republic of Liberia; others are conducting a gum-shoe campaign. The reason given by Bishop Scott for his request for retirement that the health of one of his daughters will not permit her to live in Africa, where he has been stationed, and that the enforced separation from his wife and family, who live in Nashville, Tenn., makes it undesirable for him to retain his present office. He was elected bishop for Africa in May 044, and his episcopal office is being held in Liberia. It is understood that he will be retired on a pension of $1,500 a year. Bishop Earl Cranston announced the following committee to consider the proposal for church unity from the Methodist Episcopal Church South: Bishop Earl Cranston, Bishop F. J. McConnell, Bishop W. P. Thirkield, I. F. Goucher, Baltimore Conference; J. R. Day, New York Conference; Edgar Blake, New Hampshire Conference; E. M. Randall, Puget Sound Conference; G. W. Brown, St. Louis Conference; J. W. Fisher, Houston Conference; E. L. Kidney, Pittsburgh Conference; A. W. Harris, Rock River Conference; I. G Penn, Washington Conference; E. P Dennett, California Conference; F. B Trotter, West Virginia Conference, and F. B Furris, Missouri Conference. The Rev. J. S. Todd, of Jacksonville, Fla, and the Rev. C. A. Tindley, of Philadelphia, preached at Zion Church last Sunday and Bishop Scott will preach at Zion Church next Sunday. HOT SPRINGS VA Hot Springs, Va—The Rev E. J. Ruddock, pastor of Jackson Street M E. Church of Lynchburg preached to a large and appreciative congregation at Smith Chapel Sunday, May 7. The text was selected from Corinthians 4:18. The discourse was forceful, logical and impressive. 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The large audiences at both recitals, the rooms of the Music School Settlement, 4-6 West 131st street, being entirely inadequate for their accommodation, indicated that interest was acute and general. Miss Richardson, who has been heard in individual numbers on programs at various times, made her first appearance in a recital program, and incidentally she made a pronounced success. A well-balanced program offered ample scope for the exploiting of her ability, and from every standpoint, save that alone of physical temperament, she measured up to the most critical standard? Slight of stature, and evidently of the most modest and retiring disposition, she does not impress at sight with the idea of any very pronounced musical ability or attainment. But when she seats herself at the instrument another impression is quickly created. She graduated last year from the Damrosch School of Musical Art, where she received instruction from the famous Russian pianist, Ethel Leginsky. She is now pursuing a special artist's course at the same school. Her work as a pianist soon convinced one that there are no technical difficulties for her. She masters the most intricate and most difficult passages with such wondrous technique that only the keen student of music is able to appreciate what is being done. She has ample technical facility and it is fortunate for her that this is so, since it is possible for her, by reason of this, to develop a mental and spiritual temperament which compensates for the lack of physical temperament. Most of the time she exhibits a beautiful tone, with delightful nuances and phrasing. Just occasionally, however, in passages requiring strong, sonorous chord tones, her fragility seems to make exertion necessary. In these rare instances a high wrist movement causes a slight pounding, but not to a disagreeable extent. One of the characteristics of her playing is the smoothness and delicacy of her arpeggio work. This was especially noticeable in the Tschaikowsky Concerto with which she closed the program. In this number the orchestral score was interpreted by J. Rosamond Johnson, supervisor of the Music School Settlement, at a second piano. Mr. Johnson, himself a pianist of most excellent attainment, gave a splendid interpretation of this great work, but there was an unfortunate preponderance of power in his touch which at times produced a volume of tone which overwhelmed the little lady's playing. An inferior piano was a handicap to Mr. Johnson, and the instrument probably required more strenuous handling than did the one used by Miss Richardson. Miss Richardson's program included a prelude and fugue by Bach, a sonata by Beethoven, a group of McDowell's very popular little fancies, a Chopin' polonaise, Liszt's Liebestraume, DeBussy's Toccata, transcriptions by Coleridge-Taylor, including "Deep River," Thata Nabandji and Bamboula, and Tschaikowsky's concerto No. 1, op. 3, in B flat minor. J. Rosamond Johnson also contributed two groups of songs, with F. Hall Johnson playing the accompaniments. Mr. Johnson was not in very good voice, but his splendid method and mastery of the vocal art enabled him to give a pleasing performance. Clarence White's Recital. Not less interesting than the Richardson recital was the appearance in a violin recital of Clarance Cameron White of Boston. Mr. White appeared in what was to be the final one of the winter's series of Sunday afternoon musicals, which are presented by the Music School Settlement to its friends and patrons. Many of those present had not heard the violinist before, but all united in paying tribute to an artist who has accomplished much. He began his musical studies at Oberlin, continuing them in Washington, where his mother and step-father lived for a number of years. When Mme. Hackley succeeded in securing funds to finance scholarships for talented and deserving musical students providing for a course of study in Paris, Mr. White was one of the students awarded this coveted prize. His work now shows a maturity of his genius, embodying warmth and color of tone, facile bowing technique and comprehension and authority in interpretation. Opening his program with Sjogren's sonata No. 2, op. 24, the violinist charmed his audience with his playing of Sinding's Romance, Cui's Orientale, Massenet's Entr' Acte des Erfrinnes, Wagner's Prize Song from Die Meister-singer, a Gypsy Song and an African Dance by Coleridge-Taylor, a Spanish Serenade by Chaminade and an Indian Lament by Dvorak, both assisted for violin by Kreisler, and a Nice Grant by the player, based on the plantation melody, "Nobody Knows the Trouble I See, Lord," and "Yes, My Lord." Henry Lee Grant very capably accompanied at the piano and J. Rosamond Johnson rendered a group of songs, F. Hall Johnson accompanying. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS. Announcement was made last week that Bert Williams, who closed a two years' contract with Ziegfeld's Follies with the ending of the last road trip of that organization, has entered into a three years' contract with the same company. Mr. Williams is one of the principal stars of the aggregation, and it is said that his salary during the past two years approximated $1,200 a week. Mr. Williams will be given a dinner by the Brooklyn Citizens' Club some time this month. --- The Watts Brothers, acrobats, have closed with the Florida Troubadours and are at their home in New Orleans. The Carolina Minstrels are at Averson, Pa. Dunbar's Old Time Darkies are at Keith's Theatre, Indianapolis. Ida Forsyne, late of the Darkydom Co. is doing a vaudeville turn at the Monogram Theatre, Chicago. Katecrippen is entertaining at the Lincoln Palm Garden, Philadelphia. A benefit for the Phillis 'Wheatley Home, Chicago, was tendered by the States Theatre, of that city, on May 6, a special program being run from 2:30 to 12 o'clock. Maude J. Roberts of Chicago, a new soprano singer, was the soloist at the third recital of the Washington Concert Orchestra. Perrin & Crosby, with the Dixie Serenaders, are considering an offer to make a Cuban tour covering eight weeks. R. Nathaniel Dett, director of music at Hampton Institute, appeared in a recital at the National Soldiers' Home Theatre, Hampton. Kemper Harreld's Glee Club and orchestra of Morehouse College, Atlanta, gave a recital for the benefit of the building fund of that school. The Musical Millers are at the Booker Washington Theatre, St. Louis. Mrs. Kersands, widow of the late Billy Kersands, declares that some person, without authority to do so, is using the name of her late husband. Mrs. Kersands is with Eyan's Minstrels. Moss & Frye are at the Delancey Street Theatre, New York, opening Thursday. First half of week at National Theatre. The Griffin Sisters have organized a big act to be known as the Griffin Sisters Girl Revue Co. There will be twelve people in the turn, which will carry five drops On Tuesday of this week the James Reese Europe's Castles in the Air Band played for Holbrook Blank, who is posing for a picture which is being made at Fort Lee, N.J. Those who took part in the making of the film were William Tyero, conductor. J. As Bowman, bandolin. Sylvester Waina, saxophone; Clarence Jones, honeys, Russell Smith, cornet; Frank Withers, trombone; Buddie Githmore, drums; Nelson Kincade, clarionet; Lawrence Costner, bass; Isadore Meyers, piano; Joe Lynas, violin; Hall Johnson, violin THE THEATRES LAFAYETTE THEATRE The attraction at the Lafayette Theatre this week is "Bought and Paid For." The old stock company, which is as follows, has returned after a week or two on the road. Mrs. Chas, H. Anderson, Laurence Chenault, Babe Townsend, Bob Slater, Cleo Desmond and Demy George. The Lafayette Ladies' Orchestra, under leadership of Miss Marie Lucas, is receiving much applause in the rendering of several beautiful selections. Next week's attraction will be "The Deep Purple" and on Sunday continuous vaudeville and high-class photo plays will comprise the bill. LINCOLN THEATRE. At the Lincoln Theatre this week the stock company is presenting a drama in four acts entitled "A Cowboy Preacher." In the cast are Walker Thompson, Clarence Muse, Al F. Watts, Charles H. Olden, Miss Ophelia Muse, Miss Mattie Wilkes and Miss Mae Olden. Vaudeville acts follow: Hunter and Chappelle. The Three Mild Caps, and Fred Duskirk, the first half; Howard and Day, Hunter and Chappelle, and Jennie Jackson, the last half. Martin Recital Friday Night At the Manhattan Chaino Friday evening, May 12, the pupils of David I. Martin will present a program which will include many features and promises to be highly entertaining. The advance sale of tickets and the performance will be preceded by aords-breaking attendance. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 p.m. and music for dancing will be furnished by Thompson's Band. The concert will open with a fugue for string orchestra by Mqart. The concert will be two gavettes for strings by J. Bach. In keeping with the world-wide Shakespeare celebration the choir of St. Mark's Church, accompanied by the orchestra will sing two sonnets of Shakespeare set to music. The double bass played by Eugene Mars Martin and his father, accompanied by the orchestra and conducted by Courad C. Held. The Romance in C. Major by St. Saens for solo violin and orchestra will be played by Paul Mason. The most im- The colored compilers represented will be William H. Tyers and Ford T. Tyers will be danced by the older girls of the Merry Makers' Club and Dab- ney's Porto Rica will be a solb dance by Grace Giles. The little folks will be featured in a lullaby to the melody of the illumoresque by Dyvarak. the solo part to be sung by Zadella Ten Eyck, with a violin obligato by Cyrteud Martin, six years old. The Symphony of Haydn will be performed by an exclusive children's orchestra and conducted by Master George Irvin, Smith. Music School Settlement Notes. Members of the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society are urged to be present on Thursday and Saturday evenings to rehearse for their concert, which is to be given at Abyssinian Baptist Church May 17. Excerpts from Mendelssohn's Ellijah, compositions by Negro composers, solos, quartettes and instrument numbers will be heard. The admission will be twenty-five cents. The advance sale of seals gives promise to a large attendance. Children's recreation hours are from 1:30 to 6 on Saturdays. The Hope Day Nursery's Affair. The Kids' Follies of 1916 presented last Thursday evening by the Hope Day Nursery and under direction of Mrs. A. S. Reed at Manhattan Casino was a success artistically, socially and financially. The program which was given by small children was greatly appreciated by the audience. Their performances show careful, painstaking coaching and preparation. The crowd white not as large as in some past years was representative. The ew manager, Glenn M. Mushall leader furnished the music for dancing. Frank Stewart was floor manager. The program follows: Toyland; Eunice Shreeves; I can't Do That Sum, Helen Trusty and Kiddies; Fashionette, Jennie Cox and Mankinjis; Mexican Dance, Muriel Rahn; Love Me Funk, Funk Dances—Bleaking, Tantoll, Shoemaker, the Kiddies; I'm Simply Crazy Over You, Mildred Deas, Charabelle Burke and Cohrus; Scotch Dance, Wilhelmina Wilson; Hello Hawaii, Louise Jones, Evelyn Cheek and Chorus; Russian Dance, Kathryn Johnson; Daisy Dance, Daisy Dance; Japanese Dance, Charabelle Burke; Dances (a) "Grecian," Gretchen Ten Eyck; (b) "In Panama," Mildred Smawood; Scaddle De Mooch, Helen Cook and Chorus; Dance, "Night," Evelyn Cheek; Rackett, Coo, Jennie Cox, Rusland, Spanish, Dance, Juried Rahn, Candy Kid, Evelyn Cheek and Chorus. Finale. Girl Visitors—Annie Williams, Anna Small, Marie Mahle, Orris Lashley, Mildred, Satchell, Dorothy Horton, Mary Turner, Myrtle Turner, Anna Gardene, Mildred Smith, Myrtle Turner, Emerson, Ida Carter, Myrtle Marshall, Melva De Silva, Ida Martin, Hazel Brooks, Ida Brown, Gertrude Gardeen, Marlon Rahming, Sarah Rahming, Demassque Baker, Margaret Johnson, Zelda Nelson, Blanche Moye. Simply Crazy About—Jacinta Rojas, Thelma Whitaker, Rennice Russell, Myrtle Marshall, Cherry Townsend, Thelma Whitaker, Jeannette Wright, Bernice Johnson, Hawall Chorus, Love Me Anywhere, Scaddle of Mooch. Sporting Notes (BY ALEXANDER WATERS) PUGILISM Vanderbilt A. C. on Monday last there was a very good card in the star bout of the evening Young Hicks of Orange and Young Lowery of Philadelphia, who has been meeting all comers and has made good in all of his fights since he has been in New York, although giving away weight in most all of the fights. There was little to choose between the two fighters, in their bout, being well advised in the fist game. So there was little damage done to either one. Hicks had a shade at the end of the tenth round Weights—Hicks. 14: Lowery. 145 The other ten-round bout brought together two great little fighters, Buddy Faulks, the colored bantamweight champion of the world, who hails from Newark, and Battling Chuck, who deserves the name that he carries because he is battling all the time he is in the ring. And that was why this bout was the best of the evening, because there was not around but, that had plenty of action by both boys. At the final bell they were still at it, fighting hard, and from the opinion of those present it was a draw. Weights—Faulks, 112, Chuck, 118. In the semi-final of six rounds Kid Bacon bested Kid Williams. Weights—Bacon, 122; Williams, 124. At the Vanderbilt A. C next Monday there will be an all-star card. The first ten-round bout will bring together Darkey Griffin and the chauvin of the navy at his weight, Sailor Burton, who has never failed to make his opponents step to even get a decision over him. The other bout will be between Charlie Smith, the pride of Brooklyn, the boy that has beaten them all and the only man that has won a newspaper decision over Leo Johnson, and Eddie Dorssey of Northampton, Mass. But in Smith he will find a fighter that is able to make him extend himself and also to prove to the public that the decision he holds over Johnson is bona fide. There will also be a six-round semifinal and three four-round bouts. Johnny Bacon, who has been doing some good fighting since he has been under the management of Jim Ferriebe, left here with his manager for Northampton, Mass., to meet Young Wagner in Bacon Wagner will meet one of the best boys he has ever met. Paddy Donnelly, formerly manager aid-owner of the American Sporting Club, 127th street and Second avenue, will announce, through the columns of this paper the opening of the Lafayette Hall as a boxing club, staging, all star colored houts. Mr Donnelly is no one else but the man that manages that great little fighter and world's colored lightweight champion, Leo Johnson, and the man who has been fighting the Boxing Con mission on the mixed bout question. Through his sturdy fight he expects in the near future a decision in ... HEAR ... BERT WILLIAMS AND OTHER STARS In Your Own Home. GET A TONE-A-PHONE THE LATEST HIGH-CLASS PHONOGRAPH MADE For $10. Worth $25. Guaranteed to be the best. Motor A-1. Sound Box A-1. Cabinet Mahogany or Oak. Will play all makes of Disc Records. CASH OR ON EASY PAYMENTS. For further particulars write at once to THE ENTERPRISE TRADING CO. 145 West 45th St. New York City favor of the colored fighter. John Anderson, better known as "Little Andy," owner of the Lafayette Billiard Parlor, 132d street and Seventh avenue, is now a bona fide manager of several fighters, the most prominent one being Jack White, one of the greatest 133-pound men, white or colored, in the world, and who Mr. Anderson intends to match with Leo Johnson for the colored lightweight championship of the world. He also has Young Lowery of Philadelphia. BASEBALL. Dixie, Colored Giants, who are playing great ball this season, journeyed to Yonkers Sunday before last and played the champions of Yonkers, the Chippewas, a twelve-inning game, losing in the last inning. The score was 3 to 2, MacDonald pitching and Jones catching. The same team will play the strong Meadowbrooks of Paterson next Sunday. Jersey City Colored Giants are now playing in midseason form, and Big Jack Brown, the Boston wonder, who is pitching for the Giants, is in tiptop shape, and against the strong Hudson County champions the St. Patrick's Baseball Club, on Sunday, April 30, he let them have only one hit, but lost the game on an error by Jackson, the catcher. Score 3 to 2. The Giants are trying to arrange a game with the Lincoln Giants, and if they continue to play the brand of ball they are now playing the Lincoln Giants will have to step to beat them. Morshouse Wins and Loses ATLANTA, GA—In the first game of the two-game series the Tigers representing the old Maroon met and vanquished the Tuskegee team at Tuskegee by the score of 18 to 3. Kennedy pitched for Morehouse and held Tuskegee at his mercy. In the second and last game Morehouse was defeated by Tuskegee by the score of 6 to 5. Nance was on the mound for Morehouse and pitched a good game. Marshouse Wins Two Games Atlanta, Ga.—On last Monday afternoon Morehouse met and defeated the strong Montgomery aggregation by the score of 14 to 7. Nance was on theiring line and pitched a consistent game. The Morehouse Tigers ended their road trip last Tuesday by defeating Selma University by the score of 13 to 6. Kennedy pitched the Maroons to victory in a game that was replete with brilliant plays: Brock and Smith did some sensational fielding, while Lewis was the hitting star. Wilberforce Wins Four Straight. Wilberforce, Ohio—Wilberforce continued its hard hitting and won from Muskengum College by the score of 10 to 6. It looked bad for Wilberforce in the first two innings. A couple of hits and an error nipped the visitors two runs in the first inning. In the second, with two out and one man on base, Crawford missed an easy out by a bad throw; this put runners on first and second. They later scored by a two-bagger. This ended the scoring for the visitors until the eighth. The Wilberforce batters were hitting but were unable to make them fall safe until the third inning. Underwood, first up in the third, was hit by a pitched ball. He later stole second and went to third on Harper's single. Gaines, the lead-off man, brought them in with a hit to center. Before Muskingum could check the heavy hitters, five runs were checked for Wilberforce. Wilberforce rallied again in the fifth and seventh, giving them a six-run lead. Muskingum scored two more in the eighth and this ended the scoring for the day. The longest hit of the day was made by Cymore of Wilberforce. Score by innings: Cork store Muskingham 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 6 6 3 Wilberforce 0 0 5 0 2 0 3 0 x -10 12 3 Batteries Muskingham - McLvaine, Frost and Sin Clair Wilbertore—Childs and Lane New Lincoln Theatre Opens School of Drama The management of the New Lincoln Theatre, 135th street and Lenox avenue, launched another innovation when they announced the opening of a school for young colored people, piring young colored people who desire to become fitted for a career on the stage. It will be remembered that it was at this little theatre, the first dramatic stock company whose members were colored, that made their bid for public favor, and the success of the unusual venture was phenomenal. The owner of the the- atre, Mrs. Marla C. Downs and the director. Fillie Burke have conceived the idea that the future will open up a large field for the colored actors and actress, and in order that talented members of the race, will be prepared to meet the demand when it arrives. it is their intention to develop the development of all promising material. The project should receive the utmost encouragement, for it is a most praiseworthy undertaking and reflects great credit on the promoters. The pupils at the Lincoln Theatre Dramatic School will be taught in all branches of the thespian art, and there is no doubt that considerable good talent will be obtained. It will be interesting to watch the results. This is the first attempt of its kind that has ever been made, and it is undoubtedly a step towards the adancement of the colored people in dramatic art. Pool Tournament At. Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa.—The pool tournament at Thumm's billiard parlor, 1400-1402 Wylie avenue, opened Tuesday, May 9, with 34 entries, including all the best colored players of Pittsburgh, $150 worth of valuable prizes will be given away. The management has spared no pains to make this tournament the greatest ever held in Pittsburgh. No entry fee is charged. Play will be held on Tuesday and Friday nights of each week. Players losing two consecutive games will be eliminated from further competition in contest. Following is the list of players entered: John Taylor, Ajax Jones, Len Newsome, Geo. Shields, Ty Bailey, Albert Hunter, Earl Harris, L. Davis, D. Tocas, Oscar Owens, Harvey Moore, Ernest Hill, A. Binney, Geo. White, Clarence Wagner, Frank Quander, Fred Winslow, Chas. *Stinson*-Jas. Gross, Phil Stewart, L. Bradford, M. Slater, H. Bloom, Fred Walker, Harry Lewis, Robert Young, John Jones, Harold Austin, Woodson Norwell, Swann Mason, Wm. Fowler, Lester Green, Herbert Stewart, Geo. Robinson, W. H. Patterson is referee and manager. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. FAVETTENILLE, N. C.—The social functions of the season began with a spring ball given by the young men. The hall was decorated and the music, furnished by a special orchestra. The floor manager was Mr. Miller. Percy Vincent, was general manager. The out of town guests were Miss-Lucy Hayes of Maxton, Miss Blanche. Hayes of Maxton, Miss Viola Rynhart of Tampa, Fla. and Mr. and Mrs. Davison of Laurinburg. SEDALIA. N. C. Sedalia, N. C.—Commencement exercises of Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, N. C., begin Sunday, May 14, and continue to Tuesday, May 16. May 14, 11 a. m., baccalaureate sermon by the Rev. Emory B. Smith of Washington, D. C.; 7 p. m., address to joint meeting of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A; May 15, 2 p. m., exercises of the primary department; 7.30 p. m., exercises of the grammar 'grades'; May 16, 2 p. m., graduating exercises of high school class of 1916, address by W. T. B. Williams, Hampton, Va.; 7.30 p. m., drama, entitled "The Cross." Admission to drama. 25 cents. C. Hawkins Brown, principal. GREENWICH CONN Greenwich, Conn.—A parlor social was given at the residence of Mrs. C. M. Huckes Thursday, May 4. Proceeds were for the benefit of the Mite Missionary Society. Amongg the guests was Mr. Graves, of Springfield, Mass. The Rev Mr. Gwynn, new pastor of Little Bethel A. M. E. Church, and the Rev I. S. Jacobs of Bridgeport, Conn. visited the sick this week. Miss Augustus Fellmetta is on the sick list. The Rev Gwynn left to go to the centennial and quadrennial conference now in session at Philadelphia. He will go to Baltimore and bring his family to Greenwich Mrs. Anna Deskins has returned, from Philadelphia after spending a short vacation with friends and relatives. The Star Light Dramatic Club has decided to participate in the Memorial services, and Miss Mable Black and Mr. Waverly Fisher is the committee in charge Jesse Scott, of New York, was guest at Mrs. Fisher's Hamilton avenue, last Sunday. ORANGE. N. L. Orange, N. J—Mrs. Nash, 20 Church street, Orange, N. J, left last Wednesday night to st. Catherine, Ontario, Canada, to assist her sister, Mrs. Fairfax's aunt, Msg. Julia Jackson, who is seriously ill, Mr. and Mrs. Fairfax have been in Canada six months caring for Miss Jackson. THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1916. LEARN TO ACT THE LINCOLN THEATRE SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC ART Offers opportunity for ambitions and talented young colored people to become proficient in the dramatic profession. — BRANCHES TAUGHT — Delsarte, Stage Department, Execution, Voice Placement and the Art of Making Up. CLASSES NOW FORMING. Mrs. MARIA C. DOWNS, Promoter Mr. BILLIE HURKE, Director FREE SCHOLARSHIPS, offered by the promotor, to those unable to pay who can show exceptional ability and talent and come well recommended. LINCOLN THEATRE WATCH THIS SPACE IMPORTANT ANNUNCEMENT GRAND CONCERT BY COLERIDGE-TAYLOR CHORAL SOCIETY J. ROSAMOND JOHNSON, Director. At Abyssinian Baptist Church, Wednesday Eve. May 17, 1916 242 West 40th St. Bet. 7th and 8th Aves. At Eight Forty-five o'Clock Excerpts From Mendelssohn's ELIJAH. COMPOSITIONS BY NEGRO COMPOSERS. SOLOS, QUARTETTS, GLEE CLUBS, FOLK SONGS, INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS BY EMINENT ARTISTS. Admission - 25 cents Annual Post Lenten Entertainment and Reception OF ST. PHILLIP'S MEN'S GUILD FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. PHILLIP'S PARISH HOME FRIDAY EVENING; MAY 19, 1916 MODERN AMATEUR MINSTRELS MUSIC BY NEW AMSTERDAM ORCHESTRA Admission 50 Cents Boxes $3.00 Boxes may be secured from Dr. J. S. Williams, 106 W. 133d St. SIXTH ANNUAL OUGH HOT I and Musi N CASINO, 8th Ave ay Evening, M NEW AMSTERDAM is secured from Dr. MUSIC BY NEW AMSTERDAM ORCHESTRA Tickets and boxes secured from Dr. Gertrude Curtis, 188 West 135th St., Phone Morningside 5277; Dr. Albert S.Reed, 316 West 52nd St., Phone Columbus 4136, or any member of the Association. NINTH ANNUAL MARTIN RECITAL (PUPILS OF DAVID J. MARTIN, VIOLINIST) THE MOST DISTINCTIVE MUSICAL AND SOCIAL EVENT OF GREATER NEW YORK MANHATTAN CASINO, 155th St. and 8th Ave. FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 12, 1916, AT 8:30 O'CLOCK SPECIAL FEATURES: A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY MUSICIANS. THE CELEBRATED CHOIR OF ST. MARK'S M. E. CHURCH, WITH A. E. JACKSON GRACE GILES AND THE "LITTLE MERRY MAKERS" (A Club of 50 Talented Girls) A "TOY SYMPHONY" BY THE CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA Music for the Dance by Thompson and His Band. ADMISSION 50 CENTS. RESERVED SEATS 75 CENTS BOXES, (not including admission) $3.00. Tickets and Boxes on Sale at the Martin-Smith Music School, 139 West 136th Street PHONE AUDUBON 8216 Graduate Institute of Musical Art Organist and Director of Music of St. Mark's M. E. Chan TEACHER OF THEORY AND PIANO THEORY COURSE ENHANCES ELEMENTARY AND ADVANCED HARMON AND COUNTERPOINT. PRIVATE OR CLASS WORK. $30 WEST 132nd STREET may 13 th NEW YORK Washington Presbyterian Mission. The Rev. W. R. Lawton gave an interesting discourse last Sunday evening at the Washington Presbyterian Mission, 115 West 134th Street. The Days of Sundays, 1844. The subject was treated in a manner that gave encouragement and inspiration to the leaders and friends of the mission. The Rev. C. J. Lawton will occupy the pulpit next Sunday evening at the Sunday School conference in 1 p.m. Special attention will be given to the little ones. The impudent to be assisted by the Mr. Clark, who is a competent Bible instructor. Hurricanian Baptist Church. Abysinian Baptist Church. "The Secret of God," was the title of the Rev. A. Clayton the sermon in the morning, and at 8 p.m. he spoke on "Growth in Grace and its Meaning." Four women were received and forty-nine persons were the hand of fellowship. The dinner for the day was $168.88. A sacred concert was given at 6 p.m. under amphibians of the Missionary Society, Mrs. Jenkins was buried from charge, Mrs. Jenkins was buried from charge at one-clock on Monday of this week and Mrs. Virginia Grant from her late residence. 21. Third avenue, Woodside, both were members of Tuesday, both were members of king and good standing. The pastor affiliated at both services. St. James Probably Church. Services at daytime were well held. In the morning the Mr. Hyder, preached on "The reality of the unseen." Three members were received in the church. The brotherhood meeting at a large and important site. At the evening the Mr. Hyder, preached from Romans $1.1. Two members were taken in the church, after which spirit was administered, and fifteen women were welcomed to Summer. Next Saturday, at 1 p. m., the primary department of the Sunday School with Mrs. H. H. H. and Mother's Day" exercises. At 11 o'clock a special sermon on the subject: "The late century eugenism. At 5 o'clock the subject will be: the social parasite." Salam M. E. Church. The Rev Jorge Gomez, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church of Shelly Bay, Bermuda, preached at Salem last Sunday morning and evening to large and appreciative congregations. He was invited to the Springs Springs. Assisting in the services during the day was the Rev Gilmore Cummings of Baltimore, Md., district superintendent, and the Rev Mr. Clarke, E. K. Jones of the Urban School to 18 young men at the Bishop Class. The Sunday School was well attended. First Emmanuel Church: In spring services were held at the First Emmanuel Church last Sunday, the children were given a service, when Pastor Holden took from the subject "Childhood and Kingdom". A large number of members and friends were present. Sunday's service was a Classes well attended. One new scholar joined the school. Children's Day will be observed on the second Sunday in June and Superintendent Hogans and his corps of teachers are putting forth special ef At 3 o'clock the church was crowded to hear Pastor Baldwin preach the anthem of the Order of Good Samaritans. The children 'nware out in large numbers accompanied by the guardians and members of the church to Pastor Baldwin teachers and to Mrs. S. M. Jackson, organist, by different members of the order. Remarks were also made by Pastor Baldwin and the members of the order: 'Misses A. Holloway and V. Jacobs had charge of the Prayer Peace at 1 p.m. At 8 p.m., Pastor Baldwin had charge of the Honor." The choir rendered selections, especially good was "In the Night of Watches," solo and chorus. The choir had charge and served the dinner the day. Mrs. Lille Tuckett presented $10.15 to the church proceeds. The Misses Dorothy Small and Eibel the program at 4 p.m. at the Literary Society. These young Misses had a splendid program and acted as Misses Elda Horror acted as critic. Don't forget the dram by the Young Men of the S. M. and I. Club on Thursday at the church, admission 15 cents. Mrs. Georgia Thomas and Mrs. Ella Ball will present the children in a memorial entitled "The Crowning of Love" on Friday, April 15, at the church, "Admiration" 15 Seps. Ministers' Meeting Ministera's Meeting Owing to the Honorary Juris- his he was not able to fulfill his engagement at the meeting; the Rev. Borance Miller, addressed the meeting subject "Overchurching a Community in the discussion," he implanted in the discussion. Mr. Mitchell of the St. James Brotherhood, colleague in the interests of "The Paroled Colored Homer," Mrs. Gordon of the Colored Homer," Mrs. Gordon of the and spoke in the interest of the Home and the present great need of a and for the services of the more than the inmates. Speaker for Monday, May 16th, will be the Rev. W. W. Brown. Y. W. C. A. Notes. At the recent business meeting of the committee of management of the cost co-op women's branch of the association the following ladies were appointed to the committee: the selecting and recommending of a mailing site for this branch: Mrs. Ariela Tainom, Mrs. J. C. Thomas, Mrs. Fleer Tainom, Mrs. J. C. Thomas, H. E. Scott and A. H. Treen. Mrs. Sadie, W. Iakor and Mrs. Elizabatha in the association their membership in the association. Among the new members are Miss Blythe M. Hauter, Miss. Ardelle Mitch Taylor, Miss Sarah Gray, Miss Martha Martin, Miss Emma Williams, Miss Maddie Johnson, Miss Louise Harvard and Miss Muthie Hunter. Tenent donations to the Association J. W. Depleyster $5 dhd Miss Bess Packins $9 cents. New arrivals during the week were Miss Jonetta Davies and Miss Sadie Davis, August, Ga. and Miss Edna Bowen, Philadel- phila, Pa. Miss Margary, Armstrongs erotic worker by this breach of the Association was reigned from the work because of her approaching marriage. The Association learns with reverence and recent return to New Orleans. Among the members of the slick committee visiting her were Ocatava B. King, Mrs. Diana Spillman B. King, Mrs. Diana Spillman ininery course so successfully given under the direction of Miss Coffer of Columbia University, will be completed on Tuesday evening, May 18. All memorial work all done by them during the course and the public is invited to inspect the same. Mrs. E. S. Ransom, C. A. is attending general conference of the A. M. E. Church now in session at Philadelphia. Commissioner Emerson in Harlem. On Sunday two meetings were held in connection with the local "health week". At the Salem M. E. Church on West 133d street Dr. Haven Emerson, commissioner of health; Dr. Leiser of the public health education department, department of health, and Dr. R. A. Tayler, delivered addresses to a very apprehensive audience in West 53d street Dr. Louis Chargin of the department of health, Dr. A. S. Reed and Dr. Godfrey Nurse delivered special lectures to men. Dr. A. A. Kellogg presided at the Salem meeting and Dr. E. E. Rawlin at the Y. M. C. A. meeting. Among the many interesting things said by Dr. Emerson was the following: "The colored people of our cities, and especially New York, need to learn more about the best methods of adapting themselves to city life; otherwise their deathrate will continue to compare unfavorably with that among the white people." Dr. Leiser warned the people of New York City against the use of patent medicines. The McDonough Memorial Hospital Association to raise funds to secure the establishment of a hospital. The Health Week campaign being conducted by the National Urban League was marked on Monday night by a meeting at the Henrietta school, West 63rd street, presided over by Dr. Bright. Speakers for the evening were Dr. Chas. H. Roberts and Dr. Laura Reitman of the Board of Health. Dr. Roberts took for his subject the "Saving of Babies," and gave to the mothers and fathers present some splendid advice as to the care of their offspring. He declared that weak and unhealthy children were attributable in many cases to the lack of adequate parents, who transmitted to their children these eds of disease fastened in thei rown systems. It is true, said the doctor, that many mothers have to work, but it is also true that many of them are careless and selfish, and do not give proper attention to the needs of their babies. Their desire for a good time and fine clothes is often gained at the expense of thechildren. Ignorance, too, said he, is responsible for some of the infants'ills, many of them are sick, that the child gets any fresh air at all. In winter the rooms are kept tightly closed, even filling up the crackers to shut out fresh air. The meeting was well attended. On Tuesday evening a meeting was held at Abyssinian-Baptist Church, the Rev. A. C. Powell, pastor, with Dr. A. G. Henderson presiding. Dr. Clifford Martin of the Board of Health gave a stereoptic lecture on tuberculosis, which was practical and instructive. Dr. E. P. Roberts also spoke on tuberculosis, declaring that while it might be that the death rate among Negroes is larger than among other races in cities, it was due larger than in rural areas. Dr. Roberts, the death rate is about equal. Coming to the city the people enter upon an irregular plan of living, including patronizing the delicatessen shops, keeping late hours in dissipating, neglect of proper disinfecting precautions, failure to observe sanitary laws, all these things producing a low vitality which predisposes to disease. Therural dweller, on the other hand, keepsregular hours, eats solid food at stated periods, has plenty of open an exercise, and so develops physical vitality and is able to resist the encroachment of disease. A large audience enjoyed the addresses. RAHWAY, N. J. Rahway, N. J.-George Freeman, Lewis street, mgt with an accident last Friday by running a nail into his foot. Although rather painful' at first the wound is healing nicely now, Mrs. Jane Cook, Hartock street, was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Freeman of Lewis street on last Friday. From the Hartock street, Mrs. John Main street, fell downstairs a few weeks ago. She is improving slowly but is still having trouble with her sides. Solomon Moore and Waldo Kinch both experienced ball players, wish to offer their services to some 'good colored team. For further information correspond with Solomon Moore, 288 Main street, Rahway, N. J. Last Sunday baptism services were held at the First Church of Granthi J. The Rev. L. Croom pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Plainfield, N. J., preached the baptismal sermon. There were to be candidates for baptism from Cranford, Plainfield and Rahway, but owing to illness some were unable to be there from Plainfield and Cranford. The Rev. Mr. Cannon, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Cranford, N. J. baptized two of his candidates. The Rev. A. Wright, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Plainfield, N. J. had the candidates to baptize, namely: Mrs. Elmer White, Miss Indiana Bond and Miss Mattie Reed. During the communion services the candidates were given the right hand of fellowship by the pastors and churches. In celebration of her one hundred and first birthday, Miss Annie Voorhies, aunt of Charles A. Maize, and great-aunt of William S. Maize, entertained a host of friends all day last Saturday at the First Church of Granthi J. Maize, 228 Malee Avenue, S. Charles, vocal and instrumental music made the time pass pleasantly. Those rendering instrumental music were Mrs H. Heftfield, Miss Elsie Gibson and William S. Maize. Those present were Miss Annie Voorhies, Mrs Atkins, Mrs P. D. James, Mrs Daniel Edgar, Mrs. Howard Hettle, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Maple avenue, Mrs. Jabson, Mrs. Augustus Gibson, Mrs. Colleen Farnes, Mrs. Dickerson, Mrs. Emily Peterson, Mrs. Heller, Mrs. C. V. Aaron, Mrs. Frances Randolph, the Rev. and Mrs.: Alfred Wright, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Hazlewood avenue, Mrs. Thomas Brown, Mrs. Hattie Kellis, Mrs. Amanda Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Sollace, Mr. an, Mrs. Jabson, Mrs. Sollace, Mrs. Elsie Jones, Florence Gibson, May and Helen White, Fannie Bond, Nannie Powell, Ellen Dickerson, Evelyn and Lillian Dawson, Eleanor See, Caroline Winifred, Louise Brown and Elizabeth Morton, Messrs. Frederick and John Gibson, Frederick Pipinger, Ernest an Dyke, William Holmes, William Tan, William Holmes, Edgar, Ernest and Madison Morton, David Winifred, Bradford Jackson and William S. Maize. The Helping Hand Club of the Second Baptist Church is preparing to give its first anniversary celebration sometime in June. The young people of the Second Baptist Church are going to give a fine program next Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Cranford, N. J. All are invited to go. NEWARK, N. I. Newark, N. J.—The first outward sign of race prejudice in the 250th anniversary of this city has shown itself, and comes in such a certain tone that there can be no possible mistake as to its meaning. There are in the five months' celebration many special amusements and demonstrations portraying the growth and commercial and economical life of New Jersey's metropolis. Among these days are one selected as Pythian Day, whether by certain parties interested in certain branches of the Order or whether by designation on the part of the Anniversary Committee, one is not able to attend May 25th, which is known as Pythian Day, and on this fact hangs the peculiar position in which colored Pythians find themselves at this time. As no formal invitation came to Excelsior Company No. 3, K. of P., its quartermaster; E. Frank Wilson, called up one of the representatives and formally offered his company as a part of the Pythian Day Festival, under the gaze of Wilhelm, but he was informed by the following letter Saturday which is self-explanatory: "Mr Franklin Wylson: Dear Sir—At a recent meeting of our Board, the suggestion was made that you wished to parade with our various lodges on May 25th, and might say in this connection that in view of the fact that you are not affiliated with our organization in any way, and are not recognized by our Supreme Lodge, it would be impossible to allow such participation, and trust this will explain matters fully. Yourrs truly, II. D. Wyatt." "There is to be on a later date a day to be on board a Friarial Day in which all races and tongues' lodges and federations will go to make up the parade and colored fraternal men may avail themselves of this opportunity of proving their worth in the community and their ability in the artistic execution of drills prescribed by the military manuals. "The New Auditorium," Orange street, was the scene of a brilliant throng last Thursday evening, the occasion being the annual recital of pupils of Madam Alice MacDonald's Music School. The rendition by the school choir of the school's improved improvement and rapid advancement, and displayed the speriod abilities of the teacher. The special parts by stairs delighted to all present. Among those who took part on the program were Miss Ruth Thomas, a prima donna of the first order, who thrilled the entire audience; Miss Cora Davis, one of the race's best dramatic readers, whose interpretation of the scene to another step by step with the author, Miss Sinto, a master violinist, and the New Amsterdam orchestra. Monday evening the Essex Co. Republican Association meet in their headquarters in Halsey street, where John D. Royletton of Long Branch, Counselor at Law James Penn of Passaic, the Rev. J. E. Churchman of Orange, were booked to speak. Chairman A. C. Gibson presided. Matters and issues of the coming primary were discussed fortheedification of the voters. Wednesday, May 3, the National Association for the advancement of colored people held a mass meeting in the 13th Avenue Presbyterian Church, when they gathered to hear an address by Mrs. Ella R. Wilson of Boston. R. W. Stewart is president of the Local Branch and V. B. Powell secretary. Last week on the death and burial of Mr. Finnie at Morristown was so confused and unintelligible to friends of the family. Mr. Finnie was the fatherof Mrs. Ella Hubanks, Halsey street. Mrs. Willie Foster Meadow of Bowersville, Tenn., has taken up residence in this city. Sheis making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Moses Webb, Mulberry street. Dr. Thomas Nelson, dean of theology in Allen University, Columbia, S. C., spent Saturday and Sunday here as the guest of his mother and sister, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Alberta Scutter, Somerset street. Miss Mildred Washington entertained last Thursday in honor of the birthday of Mrs. G. A. Craig at her residence, Barkley街. Music, games and refreshments were the order of the evening. A. C. Fletcher in a lengthy article in the Eastern Observer of last week, entered a general defense 'of his course relative to his course in the Hahn-Kase-Peaker case and reviews his life for several years in Newark, and shows that what his many critics have tried to magnify was simply a line of duty followed by any private secretary out of exposers recently madehere, where Mr. Kase, a wealthy white lawyer, to whom Mr. Fletch acts as secretary or confidential clerk, became entangled with a. a Mrs. Peaker, a colored woman and who when her husband threatened to sue him through Judge Hahn, settled the matter out of court by paying to Judge Hahn and several detectives employed on the case twenty-five thousand dollars. Of course, less than five thousand dollars of this hush money ever reached the judge, theaker, the lawyer, and it was said that the stunt demand for more money that caused the case to finally reach the ears of the prosecutor's office. Judge Hahn has been disbarred for his part in the case, and because of Mr. Fletcher's position as secretary to Mr. Kase, people havetried to make him the scapegoat by making it appear that he has acted as a runner in introducing the colony of the white man. But Mr. Fletcher it plain that acting in the capacity of secretary it became his duty to meet all conners a dutthat no one ever reached the inner office of Mr. Kase only through his presentation of such persons. Those who followed the court proceedings must admit, that in neither of Mr. Fletcher's story or that of any testimony of any of the white man, nor of any other person, show any discredit to him. But many have tried to age such argument against him and this has doubtlessly served to make his efforts in the 250th Anniversary a failure. Mrs. A. E. Demand has opened a hair dressing parlor at 51 William street, where under the Walker Sys- tem one can receive scientific hair cultivation. In the Churches. The Penghuen Church. A. A. M. E. Zion Church welcomed their new mastor, Rev. Mr. Rhoader of Eastontown, who preached morning and evening last Sunday to appreciative congregations. The members and friends of 13th Avenue Presbyterian Church last Sunday were pleased with a sermon at the morning service by the Rev. Thos. Amos, and at 8 p. m. Rev. E. F. Egleston preached and administered the Lord's supper. The Sunday school under Superintendent Brown and Men's Bible Class under Lawyer Randolph were up to the usual standards. A nine progra ingrested the large audience Rev. Mr. Burton preached all day at Betthany Baptist Church The Rev. R. D. Wynn, pastor, baptized four candidates after the morning service. Mt. Zion Baptist Church was as usual packed Sunday, the Rev. J. R. Brown, pastor, preaching. Sunday, May 14, will be a high day in Zion. The thirteenth anniversary of the laying of the corner stone of the church will be fittingly observed. 11 a. m. the Rev. Mr. Brown will preach an dat 3 p. m. the Rev. R. A. P. Cheeks of Orange will preach. The B. Y. P. Cheeks of Orange will preach a program and the serviceswill close with a sermon on "Unity" in the evening by the pastor. Monday, May 15, the semi-annual revival will be started. The Rev. Mr. Boddie of New Rochelle will conduct the revival. Services were well attended in St. James A. M. E. Church Sunday; the Rev. Mr. Spearman preached an able and scholarly sermon Sunday at 11 a. M. The Sunday school under superintendent James A. Ballard was out in large numbers at two o'clock. Supt. Ballard announced the Sunday school rally for next Sunday when it is hoped $50 will be realized for paraphernalia for the several departments. The Allens Endeavor-held monthly conservation meeting at 6 p. m. At 8 p. m. Thomas Nelson of Columba 'C.' College excellent sermon and the Holy Eucharist administered morning and evening. Two persons joined the church. Miss Missouri Haller of Nevada street and Mrs. Mary Purvis, the wife of Prof. B. B. Purvis. The collection was goo'd. The Rev. Mr. Spearman at the evening service launched the thesureme to raise two thousand dollars for remodeling the church. Miss Pearl Skinner of Madison with other friends were guests of her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scatter, Lemon street, Sunday. Nelson Brown, who has been visiting his brother, J. E. S. Brown, Penn was welcomed to his home by the way of Wayward Street, Sawyer Wilson and daughter Gertrude, who have been visiting their daughters, Mrs. Wynder and Sniith in Maria place, left Thursday for Freehold, their futurehome. Mr. Winn. H. Hynes, who for a number of years has made his home in Mauden Lane, has moved to 9 Maria place. Mr. Hynes will still conduct his up-to-date bar shop at thedoll street, Clayton and they streets. If you want The Age" at 14 Scott street or 411 Washington street. The Olympic Lodge No. 9 K, of P, will hold its regular meeting at the usual time, 261 Oronge street, Thursday, May 16, when officers will be nominated for next term. PERTH AMBOY. N. I. Perth Amboy, N. J.-Special car left State and Smith streets last Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m., stopped at various places. Before reaching Westfield there was hardly standing room. Services began about 4 o'clock. Preaching by the pastor, in the field. Baptism, singing, by the choir, collection $25. Baptism prayer by the Rev. Mr. Hamilton of Jerseyland, N. J. Baptizing of twelve converts of Amboy who were Walter Gibson, F. Dillard, M. Montique, N. Anthony, A. Sparks, M. Montique, N. Anthony, A. Sparks, Dillard, M. Carter, J. Hawkins, by the pastor, the Rev. Ross, of Amboy. O. B. Pleasure. Club has been postponed until their club rooma have been renovated. R. C. Lindsay spent Sunday in a funce in pool each Saturday evening. The next match will be between C. Jones, of New York City and J. Curley of Baltimore, Md. PLAINFIELD. N. I. Plainfield, N. Jr.-Thursday evening, May 4, at Shilo Baptist Church, West 4th street, a comedy in two acts was glaeen before a large and appreciative audience. The comedy was entitled "The Rebellion of Mrs. Barclay" Those who took part and played their roles were William Daniels, Smith, William Daniels, Miss Eva Williams, Clara Cary, Emma Cardwell, Marjorie Viegan, Tempe Burgess and Gladys Robinson. Mrs. A. S. Venable had charge of, all, and through the course of the entertainment several beautiful musical performances were rendered by the Venable Orchestra. Mr. Pollard of Lakewood, after a visit with his wife, two children and Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, Plainfield avenue, have returned to Lakewood. Mr. and Mrs. R. Randolph, West 3d street spent an enjoyable week-end in Washington, D. C., with relatives and friends. Mrs. M. E. Jefferson, who was an all-winter visitor of her sister, Mrs. Kate Height, Plainfield avenue, last left week for Buchanan, Va. She will stop en route to see friends in Philadelphia, Washington, D. C., and Rexington, Va. Before leaving she was surprised by the Mount Zion A. M. E. choir, of which she was a member. At Library street, after two weeks' illness, is. Mrs. Vaughan, Liberty street, widow of the late Rev. M. W. Vaughan, is indisposed. Mrs. A. White, Plainfield avenue, seems just she same. Mrs. Grobes, Plainfield avenue, last week by way of auto to visit her daughter, Mrs. W. Cork, in New York City. Mrs. L. Brown, West 4th street, paid a flying visit to Washington, D. C., Saturday May 6, and returned Sunday evening. Dr. F. D. Durrah, Plainfield avenue, last left week for a vacation and a visit south among relatives and friends, beginning with Washington, D. C. Mrs. Cross, Plainfield avenue, after a long illness, died Thursday evening. May 4, and her remains were shipped to Yates, N. C., for burial. Remains were accompanied by her husband's little son and two brothers, L. and R. Brinkley. The stork visited Mr and Ward. West 48th street, May 2, and left a bouncing girl. Mother and baby are doing line. The Rev. E. D. Dempsey of Georgia was a week-end visitor of his brother, Williams and Mrs. Dempsey. West 3d street. Miss Anna Davison, West 4th street, after a week's visit with her sister in Connecticut, has returned home. New York City folks, take a peep at Plainfield, beautiful at this season of the year. Commutation for thirty-one days to and from New York is only worth $100. Mrs. Bernauer, Brown. Webster place, and all of the missionaries, had an enjoyable auto drive to a session held in Rahway and Metuchen, N. J., recently. NEW BRUNSWICK N. I NEW BRUWICK, N. J. New Brunswick, N. J.—The Rev. Morrisshaw, pastor of the M. Zion Morrisshaw, prefect of large audiences on Sunday. Plaumee, tim of Preston, 275 Comstock street is attending the Bordentown (N. J.) Industrial School. The debate between the Young Men's Athletic Association will take place at the Ebenezer. Baptist Church on Thursday@evening. M. Zion Church Local Temperance Legion "met at 110 Comstock street Tuesday and elected the following officers: Pauline Vanliev, the nurses, secretary; Castelle Schank, treasurer; Jones has a very sore hand. Visitors to the Rice Industrial School during the Easter vacation included C. N. Green, editor of the Camden News; the Rev. Crummerdy, of Metuchen; Mrs. Susie, Allair, Nannie Armistrong, Nannie White and W. H. Allen, Jr., of New York City; Mr. Ritter, of Trenton; Mrs. Anna Burkley, of New York City; Bekley Mille of Princeton, and Lloyd Mille of Princeton, bothlege spent the Easter vacation in New York City. Walter H. Rice spent Sunday visiting in Asbury Park and Fair Haven, N. J. The Y, M., C. 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The names of the engagement of Miss Alberta Jeffries, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornellions, to John Tillman was lately made. After returning from their honeymoon in the South they will reside in the vicinity of the city in their new home. Sunday with his parents on Lee avenue, Mr. Mason will move from Philadelphia with his wife to this city. Raymond Higgins, 11 Handy street, left for Pittsburgh. APARTMENTS 36-38-40 West 67th St. Bot. Broadway In the heart of the city; among high-class apartments "L" and all car lines. These three houses are under new management and from top to bottom; bells, dumb waiters and hot improvements. Come and select your apartment reasonable. Apply JANITOR APARTMENTS 66 W. 138th Street, 4 rooms and bath 57 W. 137th Street, 4 rooms and bath. 14 W. 133rd Street, 5 rooms and bath. 53 E. 130th Street, 4 rooms, steam heat, hot water Private Houses—Rent, Lease APPLY JANITOR ON PREMIUM C. E. HUTCH 5 W. 134th St. ESTATES MANAGED. 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J., and cross bats with the Bordertown Industrial School team, which will travel to Men's Athletic Association defeated Princeton Y. M. C. A. team at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Thursday evening. The subject was "Resolved, That an Industrial Training Is the Most Beneficial to the Negro." Robert Moody, Monroe Moore and Henry Rice composed the New Brunswick team and while he held the position of manager, Mr. Richardson Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Cain of Princeton defended the negative side. A large audience was in attendance. The Rev. E. E. Jack- Mrs. Ella Payne, West 100th street, 63 visiting relatives in Fall River. Mrs. Hattie Williams, 28 West 133d street, is out after her recent illness. Counselor E. A. Johnson, 17 West 133d street is visiting in Raleigh N. C. Mrs. Ella Bell, 115 West 154th st, who has been seriously ill is much improved. TO-IIGHT—Henry Haummel's Theological Porters' Association Ball. Admission 35c. Mrs. George W. Ford of Newburgh, N. X., after visiting in the city has returned home. The Rev. W. P. Hayes, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church is spending a week in Atlantic City. Henry M. Rolling, brother of Mrs. I. C. Bishop was invited in Bellevue Hospital to the funeral of Henry Webb. Lenten Entertainment at 8t. Phillips Men's Guild, at Manhattan Casine, Dr. J. S. Williams, 100 W. 133rd street. The Colored Men's Business League, R. E. Nicholas, president, met last Monday evening at 162 West 132nd street. James Cooper, 160 West 132d street, died last Friday. Funeral services were held last Tuesday and interment was Wednesday. Counselor Wilford H. Smith, who was operated on for appendicitis last week is steadily improving at St. Luke's Hospital. Claude Pemberton, 130 West 134th street, has returned from a visit to his former home, Shreveport, La., and other southern cities. Attention. For local Human Hair which is guaranteed to stand combing, write to Madam Baum, 485 Eighth Avenue, City. James E. Hart, 205 West 61st street, a longshoreman, sustained a crushed hand while at work and as a result two fingers were amputated. The basketball teams of the Alpha Physical Culture Club were entertained by a smoker given in their honor last Saturday at the club house, 126 West 131st street. Miss Lillian Trot, whose father's funeral was held at 130 West 135th street, accounted for his father's body for burial. The Rev. H. Bisharp, officiled. Dr. W. H. Higgins of Providence, R. I. was in the city enroute to the general conference in Philadelphia and was the guest of the Rev. George W. Allen while in the city. Maceo arrivals: Edward Brown of Newport, New York; E. and Mrs. J. W. Abbey of Ashbury Park, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. William Ahl of Mexico; G. T. Sims of Alexandria, La. The Rev. A. W. Carr, pastor of the Trinity M. E. Church, Houston, Texas, and secretary of the Texas State conference, was in the city Sunday enroute to the conference in Saratoga. Mme. Selika is connected with the Martin-Smith School, situated at 139 North Avenue where she will instruct in voice culture. A musicale will be given by Mme. Fairfax for the benefit of the Empire Friendly Shelter, 116 West 133rd street Wednesday, May 10, at 8.30 p. m. come and bring friends. Silver offering at the door. M. H. Fairweather, vice-president of the Pan-American Products Company, Saratoga Monday for a meeting also to visit several points in Central and South America in the interest of his company. The special attention at the reopening of play ground street, Sixty-third street, between Amsterdam and West End avenues Wednesday afternoon, May 10, was the baby parade in which several hundred babies took part. Mrs. Nottle Brown, 215, Seventh Avenue, was week for Orange, N. J. to attend the convention of the Eastern District No. 3, Order of Tents. Mrs. Brown will precede during the session being grand senior matron. Washington Tyson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tyson, was christened last Sunday by the Rev. A. W. Carr at St. Mark's M. E. Church. Last Monday evening a reception was given at the home of the parents, 40 West 64th street. Last Saturday at 1 p.m. at the undertaking parlor of C. J. Thomas, 89 West 64th street, funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah Middleton, mother of James. Middleton, Mrs. Middleton was 75 years of age and a member of St. Mark's M. E. Church. Mrs. Martha Kisson, 79 Wadsworth Street, Providence, R. I., accompanied Bar mother, Mrs. Matilda Cunningham, on her way to Washington as far as New York City, where she was entertained by the Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Bolden and Mrs. M. Amy Away, 113rd Street. She reiterated to Providence Wednesday afternoon. Berry Barbour, with his wife and two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Annie Gray and Miss Estelle Plummer, motored from Saranac Lake, N. Y., and stopped over in the city for rtw days enroute to their home in Philadelphia. They were the guests of our daughter, while in the city. A conspicuous member of the party was Fritz, a handsome bull terrier. Mrs. Annie V. Battle, 5. Primrose Street, Newbern, N. C., is guest of her daughter, Mrs. Sophie B. Cobb, 1056 St. Marks avenue, Brooklyn, and gon Offee Samuel J. Battle, 817 East 227th street, Bronx. Her daughter, Miss Lillian L. Battle, who has just completed her studies at the State Normal and Industrial School, Elizabeth City, N. C The following are on the slick list: Mrs. Della Murray, 217 West 60th street; Mrs. Ida Robinson, 219 West 61st street; Miss Florence Grant, 216 East 127th street; Mrs. Martha Jacke, 215 West 127th street; Mrs. Mamie Beebe, 263 West 131st street; Samuel Brown, Bellevue Hospital, Miss L. Moreau Brown, 122 West 137th street; James Harrie, 821 East 152th street; Isaac Smith, 100 West 152th street, in Harlem Hospital; Miss Alice Granville, 330 West 52nd street. List of boxholders for doctor's charity ball are: Mrs. Bert Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Henderson, Dr. and Mrs. Ruth Miller, Colleen Hall, Nail, Mrs. Voter Tandy, Dr. G. Curtis, The Juliettes, Mrs. Cornellus McDougal, Mrs. Chas, Cornick, Dr. and Mrs. Rawlings, Dr. and Mrs. Roberts, Chas, Anderson, Dr. J. R. Anderson, Dr. A. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. H. Newborn, Mrs. Lynch Green, The Llyda, Dr. Cliff Jones, Odessa Clay, Mott, Lulu R. Jones, Dr. Steering, Mrs. Stark. The seventeenth anniversary of the Baptist Temple, 159 West 132nd st. will be celebrated May 14 to 22, in connection with the fifth anniversary of the Rev. M. B. Hucles, pastor. The program announces services each night at the church, with addresses by ministers of the churches of New York and vicinity, closing on Monday night, May 23, with a reception on the pastor, Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Reed and Ms. Robert W. Williams will attend for Bridgeport Comm. to spend the week-end with Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Bradley. For the Booker T. Washington Fund—On Tuesday evening, May 16, 1916, the Colored Performers Social League will give an entertainment extraordinary at 2220 Fifth avenue, New York City, the proceeds of which are to go to the Booker T. Washington Memorial Chapel, will be left undone and this making this the feature event of the season. The unique oriental parlor of the Colored Performers Social League are now being exquisitely decorated, reftired and remodelled for this mammoth occasion. The elite of talent from cabaret, vaudeville, musical comedy and drama will be offered. Ample arrangements will be made for the ladies. The program will begin early, so do not miss anything, as everything will be of the highest quality. Leroy Wilkins, Manager. Boston Lunch Opens Under New Management The Boston Lunch, located at 116 West 135th street, which is known to hundreds in and out of New York, has changed hands an dis now under the management of Clarence Dodson, a well-known dining car man. Mr. Dodson will be the manager in the movement of the place with Thomas Fletcher. The new management assumed charge Monday. Mr. Dodson says every effort will be made to make the Boston Lunch the most popular short order restaurant in Harlem, where "quick, clean and polite, service" will be the motto and good meals can be secured at good places. Coffee will be one of the specialities of the place. Mr. Dodson will be pleased to see his many friends and acquaintances. St. Mark's Lyceum. The Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon exercises of the Lyceum; held on May 4 and 7, respectively, were well attended by large and enthusiastic audiences. Thursday evening, the program was in lieu of Dr. Charles Mayfield. The president, Edward Harrison, presided. The following program was rendered and favorably received: Duet, Mrs. and Miss Waller: paper, Mrs. J. O. Adams; solo, Mr. Walf; address, subject, "Ambition," I. O. Waters; instrumental selection, Mr. Willingham; ima, Mrs. Sunday, May 7. Mrs. Charles Mayfield presided. The program was in charge of Mr. Burnfield and was rendered, as follows: Introductory remarks, A. Banfield: plano selection, Miss Banfield; violin solo, Mr. Weir; paper, "The Fall of the American Revolution," A. Burdarts; violin solo, A. Banfield. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the exercises of the Lyceum and to become members of the. The Union Baptist Church. At 11 a. m., the teachers of the Sunday School under Superintendent W. H. Johnson, marched up: in a body for a sermon. The occasion being Childrens' Preparedness. At 2 p. m., the Sunday School had a special program, under supervision of Mrs. A Seay and Mrs. Julla Harrison. Musical selections were rendered by the Silver Star, and the choir sang in the Union Brass Band. The collection was $33.24. The E. Y. P. U. is progressing under Thaddius Brown. A large audience was present to listen to an excellent program. Mme. Strother was in charge. The audience at night was large. The Pilgrim Travellers were out in full for a sermon. This society was organized in 1910 by Mme. Sims. It has made a tremendous progress. Sims used for a subject "The Pilgrim's Life." The sermon was a soul stirring one. The trustees thanked the audience for $209.56. There will be a baptismal service next Sunday morning at the close of the 11 o'clock service. Among the number who are to be baptized is the Rev. Mr. Marshall. At 3 p. m., the Rev. Mr. Browne of the Metropolitan Church will preach preceding the communion. Special sermon in the evening by the pastor. BROOKLYN NOTES Benjamin J. Swann, 65 Troy avenue, left the city to spend the summer in Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Mrs. J. R. Kent of Bridgeport, Conn. attended communion services at Concord Baptist Church of Christ, May 7. Mrs. Castine Auter of Brooklyn is the Auter cottage in Saratoga Springs, N. Y., succeeding Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. R. P. Davis and daughter Sadie, of Augusta, Ga., are guests of Mrs Ma Belle White Williams, 1-Schenectady, avenue. May 20 at the Hof Brau House. Rockwell place, the Citizen's committee of Brooklyn will give a dinner in honor of Bertha. Andrew兰德 Prophet and Alfred Carell who were married in Perth Amboy May 7. will make their home in this city at 95 Fleet place. LAWYERS Intelligent, high class men and women, any age, who can learn life insurance salesmanship, to represent us in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, in whole or part of the insurance basis only. Agents who work make money. Plenty of territory. Must be able to Must spell correctly and write logically. No industrial features. First-old life insurance company owned and operated by Colored People. Mary Brown, aged 40 years, Herkimer place, died last, Saturday in St Anthian Hospital and was interred in Evergreen Cemetery last Monday. A large crowd was present at McKinley Hall last Friday night when an entertainer came under auspices of the Y. W. C. A. Samuel Sims, 152 Prince Street, died May 6 at the age of 33 years in Brooklyn Hospital. Funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday and interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The nineteenth annual reception of W. H. Banks' dancing class was held at Summer Hall last Thursday evening and was largely attended. The Gem Hair Goods Co. is 35 Durham Street, which when dissolved in water will bleach the skin five shades lighter. One application is sufficient for the day, and the face will not become shiny. Cannot harm the complexion no matter how delicate people who travel will and convene, the Whitener set up the post稍后 $35-Adv. Mr. Frank Browner, 289 Clifton Place, is attending the general conference in Philadelphia the guest of Mrs. Dentimil, 1138 South 18th street. The annual patriotic supper of Union Bethel A. M. E. Church, the Rev. W. Mason, pastor, will take place Thursday, May 18. Supper served at 8 p.m. Success attended the leap year novelty reception of the Apex Social Club at the B. K. Pride pub rooms 907 Sutton hall, last Thursday evening. A reception, concert and vaudeville entertainment will be given under direction of Mrs. Della Brown Thompson at Labor Lyceum, Tuesday evening, May 16. Frank L. Hallstok, Jr. of Paterson, K. J., spent the week-end with his friend, T. Roy Peyton, at 1106 Fulton street, Brooklyn. They attended the Smart Set meet and made many enjoyable visits. Robert N. Patrick, 1870 Dean street, age 4. M. A. Service were held May 7 at St. Phillips P. E. Church. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Howard M. Scott had charge of the funeral arrangements. Miss Gladys Fearing of Washington a teacher in Bordentown (N. J.) Industrial School spent the week-end with her brother and sister-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Fearing. Mrs. Sadie Overman, 1637 Atlantic avenue, age 37 years, died at St John's Hospital. May 3. Funeral services in a courtyard of Secular Society taking parlers, May 7. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. A calkwalk and concert will be given by the Rappleya and L. Hopkins Company, Wednesday evening, May 17, at Summer Hall, Summer avenue and Fulton Hall. Music by the New Amsterdam orchestra. Admission, 35 cents.—Adv. Mesdames M. G. Goode and C. L. Johnson gave an informal lunch at their residence, 594 Herklimer street. Guests were Mesdames Frank Graham, William Williams, and J. Coles, J. Smothers, Frank LaTour. C. Edwards, Arthur Arnold, H. H. Ham and M. Puryear. Wanted, hustling and wide-awake boys to handle the New York Age in brooklyn. Weekly customers given to boys who prove reliable and want to earn money. Every encouragement given to women will win the prize, 16 Schenectady avenue, Brooklyn. At the League's Forum, 14 Troy avenue, last Saturday, the subject for debate was "Resolved, which is the greater benefit to the community the press, or pulpit." J. H. Smith, president, made a strong defense for the press. Miss Anna Grave read and Miss Holmes rendered a musical program. The second annual reception of the Seventeenth Assembly District Colored Republican Club will be held at Summer Hall, Fulton street, near Summer Hall. Fulton street, May 22 Music will be furnished by the New Amsterdam Orchestra, Fred W. Fortune, leader. MME. C. I. HAMLIN 120 Vanderbilt avenue. Telephone 758 W. Prospect. Open evenings. Mme. C. J. Walker's System. Results guaranteed. Mail orders promptly filled. Mayt-Imco. Miss Sadie Smith. 95 Smith street, asked the police last Sunday to investigate the death of her father, James A. Smith, a colored Grand Army Veteran. A police officer died on Sunday by Edward Cox on a cellar door in Rockaway Road unconscious. Dr Kane, who was called, diagnosed Smith's trouble as apoplexy. The vet died yesterday. The daughter claimed death on to death. Cooper Vorel will assist the police in the investigation. 133 West 30th Street Positions open for reliable colored help, male and female, city and country. Under direct supervision of Mrs. Cornelia A. Christmann, who will not be responsible for any unauthorized representatives. IF U DONT C -CONSULT- DR. KAPLAN THE EYESIGHT SPECIALIST RELIABLE AND REASONABLE EYES EXAMINED FREE 531 LENOX AVE. OPPOSITE HARLEM HOSPITAL The Imperial Assembly gave its first dance last Saturday evening at Howland Studio. 480 Vanderbilt Avenue, B. E. Whitney's University. Those present included the Misses Lottie Gatewood, Mary Harris, Miss Gaines, Mamie Holmes, Carrie Dublin; Messrs Thomas Bennis, Everett Do Grant, Alexander Whittington, C. E. Holmes, Addison S. Bailley and C. A. Brown. The following are on the sick list: Mrs. Craig Davis, 409 Carlton avenue; Mrs. Matilda Ennis, 190 Columbin Heights, removed from Long Island Hills, removed from Singer's Hospital; William Robbins, 120 Waverly; John Williams, 405 Ralph avenue; Mrs. Russell, 12 Willoughby street; Mrs. Thompson, 405 Waverly; avenue; Mrs. M. Hurdle, 442 Carlton avenue; Mrs. Mary Berry, 97 Fleet place; Mrs. Green, 97 Fleet place; Mrs. Arkand and mother, 495 Myrtle avenue; Ray Tucker, 413 Carlton avenue; Mrs. Bancolt, 404 Carlton avenue; H. H. Green, 16 Fleet place; Mrs. Booker, 100 Rochester avenue; Frank Powell, 144 B Stewart, 95 Adelph street; Sidney Wright, 108, 964 Herkler street; Mrs. Williams, 4 Downing street Brooklyn School Girl Meet On Tuesday, May 2, the expo- nment Avenue Y. W. C. A., the girls of the Brooklyn High School made up the audience. The purpose of this assemblage was to promote the spirit of friendliness among the girls. A con- tinent event was held by Miss Butler, secretary of the work among girls in the Y. W. C. A. She emphasized particularly the importance of co-operation, friendliness and honesty in school work. Miss Bowles work being done by girls elsewhere. Miss Naomi Jackson was elected temporary chairman and Miss Lillian Dodson temporary secretary. There were six High Schools represented, Erasmus, Bushwick, Manual Girls' School, and the current face of the Training. A committee to draw up the constitution and by-laws consists of the temporary chairman, secretary and a representative of each of the high schools, as follows: Misses Thel- lain Smith, Michael Jones, Bird, Lillian Smith, Michael James, Katherine Mars, Ursula McLean. Others present were: Mrs. W. A. Hunts, Mrs. R. P. Hamin, Miss Chase, Miss Clara Henry, Miss Susie Powell, Miss Elizabeth Mass and others. Miss Buckley is to be the secretary and of the organization is to be the Students Club. All high school students of Brooklyn are eligible for membership. Christian-Ames Wedding. Miss Mary E. Ames, formerly of Flushing and Dr. J. J. Christian of Brooklyn were married, Wednesday evening, April 19, at the home of the Rev. James C. Grant and Grand Avenue, Brooklyn. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. H. Y. Gumbs, pastor of Macedonia A. M. E. Church, at Flushing The wedding march was played by Miss B. Weeks and Mr. S. King of Brooklyn, Mr. W. H. Taylor of Brooklyn, and Mr. J. H. Taylor was given in marriage by her brother, W. J. Ames. She was attended by her VIOLIN FOR SALE—Pine instrument, instrument tone, bow and leather case; sell out cheap. Telephone 6225 Cortland. HELP WANTED Wanted—Good men for housecleaning Apply to Joseph S. Glover, 127 Lake Ave. Greenwich, CT. All kinds of Domestic Work on hand. COOKS, GENERAL HOUSEWORKERS CHAMBERMAIDS, BUTLERS, LAUNDRYMAIDS Situations where money re- funded at once. Refer enquiries. Places to sleep in or out. Phone: Morningstar 8322. TULL EMPLYMENT AGENCY, 2297 7th Ave. New York City. Mar-15-Jrna. HELP WANTED—FEMALE GIRLS who know how to sew on machines. J. Cooper, 26 West 17th St. WANTED—Girls for waist factory. Apply Charles Waist Co., 38 E 21st St. A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE—Old established business, reasonable. Further particulars address MAY, 247 W. 46th St. N. Y. Age, N. Y. TO LET—House 5 rooms, bath, latest improvements. 101 4th St. Corona, L 1 56TH ST., 216 EAST-3 rooms; tubs, quarter meters. Rents $11.50 to $13. Half month free. Also furnished. 5-42T 470 Seventh Avenue. S. W. cor. 35th St.- Smith House; neatly furnished rooms by day or week, hot and cold water, convenient to Penn. R. R. Station. Mrs. Bettie Smith, Prop. HERKIMER ST., 236—Nearly furnished room, private house, reasonable rent. WALTER F. CRAIG 483 Mancock St., Brk WANT women, any age, who can learn life sent us in Georgia, Alabama, Tenn- sas, and Texas, in whole or part tails only. Agents who work make a answer unless you mean business. likely. No industrial features. First mod and operated by Colored People. 7 PAID $100,000.00. ICE OVER $1,700,000.00. SURANCE COMPANY. slister, Miss Alice R. Ames, as bridesmaid, and Dr. Christian's best man was Dr. H. Allsop of Brooklyn. The bride was beautifully attired in a gown of white silk chiffon draped with white satin roses and white mink. The bride was caught up with pink catin roses. The bridesmaid was gowned in pink silk chiffon, draped with white satin roses and rhinestone trimming. The presents were numerous and costly. Following the wedding and bride present were: Dr. H. Zarant, Dr. and Mrs. D. Crumpe, Dr. H. Allsop, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. C. Weeks and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. J. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. WJJ. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. A. Heuem, Mr. and Mrs. William, Mrs. Hanko, Mr. and Mrs. Modeste, Mr. and Mrs. S. King, Mr. and Mrs. G. King and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dotson, Mrs. J. Gross, Mrs. A. Hunter and son, Mrs. M. E. Smith, Mrs. H. Stewart, Mr. C. Johnson, Mrs. J. Tay, Mrs. E. Johnson, Mrs. W. Johnson, Mrs. E. Henry and daughter, Misses R. Williams, M. Jackson, J. Holman, A. Alston, R. Manley, H. Ames, Mmes. C. Cornick, N. B. Balley, B. Thomas and sons, I. McCormick, Misses F. Fappe, M. Mosby, Fower, B. D. Beeck, Mr. and Mrs. A Barney and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baptist, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Treadwell, Mr. and Mrs. D. Walker, E. Sealy, Mses F. Coleman, Mrs. S. Miller, B. Clark, W. J. Ames, E. F. Gittens, Mrs. John Wills, Mrs. E. T. Johnson, Miss E. Treadwell, J. A. Treadwell and many others. RELIGIOUS NOTICES ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 242-46 West 40th St., between 7th and 8th Avenues. Sunday Service—11 a.m. and 7.30 a.m. Holy Communion day at 10 a.m. and 7.30 a.m. Sunday School, 1.30 p.m. Sunday Morning Band prayer meeting, 6 a.m. Tuesday, 8 p.m. national holiday service, 9 a.m. service, Thursday, 8 p.m. B.-Y. P. U. musical and literary program, Friday, 4 p.m. Highway and Hedges Society, 6 p.m. Hedges Society, Clayton Powell, D. D. pastor; residence, 240 W. 40th street, phone, Bryant, 7455. 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. School at 2.30 p.m. Sundays, B. Y. P. meets every Sunday at 5.30 p.m. B. Litter Service, Thursday at 5.30 p.m. Day at 5 p.m. Weekly Prayer Meeting on Friday evening at 8 p.m. Church Aid Society, second Monday evening in every month on the third Monday evening. Visitors are made welcome. MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHRCH, 161-153 W. 136th St. Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor, 110 West 139th street. Sunday Services—11 a. m. and 7.46 p. m. Holy Communion every second Sunday at 3 o'clock. Sunday school at 2 p. m. Yarkich Christian Endeavor. 6.30 Weekly Meetings Class Meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday eveninga Prayer Meetings— Friday evening. SEATS FREE PUBLIC INVITED. ST. MARK'S METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 53d Street, near Eighth Avenue. Sunday at 4 p. m. Yarkich H. Brooks, D. D. Residence, 316 West 53d Street. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7.46 p. m. Prayer Meetings. Friday evening at 8.30 and Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. Sunday school at 4 p. m. Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Epworth League, Sunday, at 6.30 p. m. Junior League, Friday, at 4 p. m. Classes Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Sunday at 1 p. m. Holy Communion, second Sunday evening in each month. Welcome to all. SALEM METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 162-4 W 133d Street, the Rev. Frederick Asbury Cullen, pastor. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 145 p.m. on Sunday. Perry, superintendent. Men's Bible Class, 2:00 p.m. m. D. N. Thompson, instructor. Lycetum, 4 p. m. Sundays, 8:30 p. m. Thursdays, George W. Allen, president. Sunday, George W. Allen, I. Perry, president. Classes, Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and at 1 p. m. Sundays. Prayer meeting, Friday night. Prayer meeting, Saturday. Golne, president. Holy Communion, first Sunday in each month. All are welcome. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, 334 East 160th Street, New York Rev. Edward George Clifton, D. D. Rector, 312 East 157th St. Sunday Services. All Seats Free.-11 a.m. Morning Prayer, Litany and Sermon. Sunday School, 2:30 p.m. evening service. A cordial welcome to all. ST. CTPIARIAN CHAPEL, PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL, 177 W 63d Street Rev. Jno. W. Johnson, Friest in charge. Sunday School, 11 a. m. and 11 p. m. Sunday School, 3:30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all. ST. JUDE'S CHAPEL, PROTESTANT ENISCOPAL P. 19 W 89th St. Rev. Flearda Howard, Vlaret, Sunday Services, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School, 5 p. 8 p.m. Services held in the Chapel, 5 p. 8 p.m. Services held in the Chapel, John the Divine, 111th Street and Am- sterdam Avenue. A cordial welcome to all. ST. JAMES, FRESHBYTERIAN CHURCH, 89-61 West 137th Street, New York City, Frank M Hyder, D. D. minister Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 5 p. m. C. E. at 7 p. m. Sunday School at 1 p. m. C. 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