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VOL. XXIX No. 39
PLATFORMMUTE ON RACE ISSUE
WAS RACE'S PLEA PRESENTED?
B.J.Davis, of Georgia, Member of Platform Committee, Says that No Delegation from Race Appeared Before Committee.
NEGRO NOT REPRESENTED
But Napier of Tennessee and Cozart of New Jersey Declare that Delegation Did Go Before the Committee and that it was Only Through the Influence and Efforts of Davis that Hearing was Granted.
The failure of the Republican party at the Chicago convention to make any pronouncement concerning the civil and political rights of the Negro has aroused considerable comment. There is a difference of opinion as to the cause. In last weeks Aig, Hon. J. C. Napier of Nashville stated in an interview that it was only by the efforts of B. J. Davis, member of the Committee on Platform and Resolutions from Georgia, that the delegation representing the interests of the Negro was heard, and that it was because of Davis' energy that recognition was given to the resolutions presented by the delegation.
in its issue of June 17, the Atlanta Independent of which B. J. Davis is editor, contains a leading article written by Mr. Davis in which he declares that no delegation of Negroes appeared before the Committee on Platform and Resolutions, although, he says, "before the committee every man and interest had an opportunity." "There was no effort to shut out anybody," and "the committee was sincerely in favor of giving everybody a hearing, and the man or cause that was not heard to his heart's content had nobody to blame but himself." Mr. Davis cites the fact that of all the interests presented to the committee for consideration, the only cause that had no organized effort behind it was the race question.
Says Memorial Not Presented.
Continuing, he says:
In Chicago, on Monday night, on motion or suggestion of Col. Henry Linch in Johnson, a committee of one hundred men, more or less, was appointed to present a protest against lynching and to have the party include its platform a protest against lynching and a declaration in favor of the reduction of Southern representation in Congress as provided for in the fourteenth amendment in as much as the party had recognized the genius of this amendment in the reduction of representation from the South in the Republican National Convention. This committee was to meet at the Appomattox City and write a memorial. If it met, never reported and there would have been nothing at all for the race before the committee had it not been for the court of Hon. Edward H. Wright, an attorney of Chicago. At the last moment after having waited until the eleventh hour for action by the committee, this gentleman got in a race which Senator Borah principally moved to table shutting off all doors and making it impossible for the committee to do anything we hoped for. The Nero alone had no organization, no leader, no man in court upon their rights. Yet they captured in millions of our population the Nero's one-seventh people of the greatest country, yet at no time disorganized they and come together and demand of parties such recognition as Lincoln for them in the constitution of United States. We seem prepared to another. The only preparation believed in is that preparedness prepares us to fight and squabble ourselves. There is no organization either state or national, in that stands for the manhood black people.
Cozart Scores Committee.
noted that Mr. Davis, by
does not accept the credit
Mr. Napier for energetic
work in the committee in
range.
delegation did go before the on Platform and Resolu- cer, is also declared by Win- art of Atlantic City, who convention as a delegate and congressional distri ctory Mr. Cozart writes, that a mistake to say that any resolutions presented by the education was adopted as part of it, he can corroborate the it was only through B the committee was heard, he writes, "Mr. Lodge had a hearing."
under date of June 17,
to the editor of THE
name of the delegates who
the Republican National Con-
tent to a that my good friend, the
Honorable Nation made a mistake when
behind that the Committee on Platform
and Resolutions, at the Republi-
can National Convention, received and adopted a part of the resolution presented to it by a committee of race leaders. I know whereof I speak, as I was one of the general committee, out of which a committee of fifteen lawyers were selected to draw up the resolution. I was present when it was presented and corroborate that part of the statement that it was only through B. J. Davis that our committee was heard, as Mr. Lodge had at first refused a hearing.
Voted Against Platform.
But the Committee on Platform and Resolution did not incorporate any of the resolution presented, and, so far as in its report, our committee, as well as the race, was completely ignored. It was for this reason that I, as a delegate, stood with my right uplifted and voted "NO" when the vote was taken on adoption of the platform. I was the only delegate in the convention who voted against adoption of the platform because I opposed what it said, but for what it did not say as requested by our race committee. The rules of the convention would not allow me to state why I voted "no," so I accepted the only opportunity available and rose upon my feet with uplifted hands as a protest against the ignoring of my race. I contend that the Republican party is drifting from its moorings and cowardly deserting the race, which has been its most loyal supporter in the days of need. The Republican Platform Committee went on record as condemning all crimes committed on sea, abroad or in any part of the world, and especially killing of too many, to go on record as being against the lynching and burning of the men and women of our race and to incorporate a plank making the same a Federal crime. They were also two cowardly, to go on record as being in favor of the reduction of representation in congress in those States where a certain part of its citizens are denied the right of franchise, and representatives are sent to congress on their numerical strength. The National Convention adopted the recommendations, without the said additions, and the members sat supremely by and only one voice, was heard in the wilderness as a protest.
What About the Negro Committeemen.
There were two Negroes, members of the Committee on Platform and Resolutions, Benjamin J. Davis of Georgia and Dr. S. D. Redmond of Mississippi. The question that is being asked by many folks, and the question that seems to require some kind of an answer, is, "What did Davis and Redmond do, as members of the Negro race, to have the Platform Committee make a strong and definite pronouncement on Lyuching, the Franchise, Segregation and other vital phases of the race question? As members of the committee, they undoubtedly had a voice in its proceedings. There are many who would like to know—Did Davis and Redmond make any fight in the committee for the insertion in the platform of a plank that would present the rights of the race as one of the fundamental principles for which the Republican party will stand?
DODSON RE-ELECTED AS
PRESIDENT NINTH TERM
(Special to The New York Age.)
Philadelphia, Pa.—After holding four of the most profitable sessions in its history, the New England Baptist Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. convention closed its twenty-third annual meeting at the Second Baptist Church in this city at 1 o'clock Wednesday, June 14. Delegates were present from fifty-five schools scattered over seven States and the District of Columbia. A high pitch of interest in the work was maintained from the opening of the convention on Tuesday morning until the close of the last session. The children's program under the direction of Mrs. J. C. Jackson of the local school, the line tribute the convention paid to the memory of Dr. Booker T. Washington, the president's annual address and the neat demonstration of methods by the B. Y. P. U. workers occasioned much favorable comment by the daily press and the large number of visitors. Mrs. S. A. Harris and Mrs. Ida Lee Scott were the Brooklyn speakers on the program.
The contributions from the various organizations amounted to $207.63. The financial report of the treasurer, the Rev. A. Clayton Powell of New York, showed a balance of $57 brought forward from 1915. The statistical report of the combined schools and B. Y. P. U.'s showed that 643 members were converted during the year. The convention made a contribution to the Washington Memorial Fund, the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School, and several other institutions. Appropriations for two small Sunday Schools and for other purposes were also voted by the board of managers.
N. R. Dodson of Brooklyn, who was elected president of the convention in 1908 was re-elected for the ninth consecutive year. The other general officers are: A. J. Carey, Plaintiff, N. J. first vice-president; H. S. Stevens, Philadelphia, second vice-president; C. G. Harris, Stamford, Conn., recording secretary; Mrs. L. C. Beanan, New York, corresponding secretary; Rev. A. C. Powell, New York, treasurer, and the Rev. W. O. Harris, Stamford, Conn., auditor.
BAPTIST S. S BODY
(Special to THE NEW
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.--During the session of the New England Sunday School convention last week, President N. B. Dodson announced a suspension of business for the purpose of hearing an enquiry of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington pronounced by the Rev. W. S. Graham. Following Dr. Graham's tribute, the convention voted to donate $10 to the fund being raised by the New York committee. President Dodson was unanimously reelected as president of the convention.
AFRICAN TROOPS IN FRANCE ARE FIGHTERS
Brooklyn Man in Foreign Legion. Tells About New Colored Troops from Africa.
BLACKS ANXIOUS FOR ACTION
Charlie Charles of Brooklyn Declares that Black Troops are Not Afraid of Shell Fire, But handle Guns and Anxiously Await the German Rush Which Does Not Came-Rockwell Cables the Letter.
The crisis now impending in this country's relations with Mexico, and the fact that a large number of the soldiers composing the Negro regiments in the United States army are already doing service in that country and on the border, makes it of especial interest to note the reports concerning the achievements of the black soldiers engaged in the present European war. Perhaps the most interesting account which has come to the United States lately is contained in the correspondence of Paul Ayres Rockwell from Paris to the New York Globe and Chicago Daily News, and copyrighted by those publications.
In Rockwell's cable dispatches of June 19 he tells of a letter received from a young white fellow from Brooklyn, N.Y., now operating a machine gun in the French Foreign Legion. The young Brooklynite is named Charlie Charles and he writes to Rockwell concerning the native African troops who, with the Foreign Legion, form a part of the army of Morocco fighting in France. Says Charles in his letter:
"We have some new colored troops who have never been in the trenches before, and believe me they look at the German trenches with wistful eyes.
Not Afraid of Shell Fire.
"You ought to see the fighting tool they carry. It looks like a meat cleaver. Surely I feel sorry for the German who falls into the hands of those boys. It is said that the colored chaps are afraid of shell fire, but from personal observation I know it is not true." Whenever the Germans start a bombardment the blacks handle their guns and anxiously await the German rush, which up to this time has failed to come.
"The groes seem childish when they come to the kitchens for their rations. They romp and play. I am sure that when we break through the German lines and put these fellows after them the Germans will never stop running." Commenting on the statements contained in Charles' letter; Rockwell, the war correspondent, gives the following information:
"The troops Charles mentored are Negroes who have been recruited in the French colonies of Senegal and Madagascar. They are splendidly built, muscular men belonging to the most intelligent and courageous of African tribes. They make excellent soldiers, being devoted to France and following their officers blindly.
Killed 10 in Hand to Hand Fight.
"In October, 1914, when I was with the Legion in the Champagne, I saw many Senegalese troops who had fought in the battle of the Marne and were with us in the trenches. They were all coal black, gigantic in statute, and spoke a sort of French dialect, pronouncing the words much as did the old Southern plantation Negroes in the United States. They were great knife fighters. One to whom I talked, by the testimony of a French officer, killed ten Germans in hand-to-hand combat and others had killed several each. They then wore picturesque dark blue uniforms trimmed with yellow braid. Now they wear the yellowish khaki of the army of Morocco. Unable to stand the cold the first lot brought here were sent back to Africa, where their tales of the European fighting induced their countrymen to volunteer by the tens of thousands. Charles says that those now at the front are extremely friends with all their comrades of the French army.
Black Troops Anxious for Action.
"I am afraid they will get restless," adds my correspondent, "and make a run on the German trenches on their own book, for they walk about the trenches in a restless manner. I asked several of them how they liked the life, and they replied that there was not enough action to suit them, and that the trenches were too dirty." By a special ruling of the French war department the wives and families of the native African volunteers have the same allowances as the wives and families of mobilized Frenchmen. Consequently there is an unprecedented wave of prosperity in Senegal and Madagascar, where with a few franes a week a native can live in luxury.
PITTSBURGH'S FIRST
(Special to The New York Acc.)
Pittsburgh, Pa. - Miss Eleanor Columbia Fullpress, 45 Taunton avenue, has been appointed as kindergarten teacher in the Grand school.
She is the first colored teacher appointed to a position in the Pittsburgh schools, and the appointment was only made after a fight was conducted over the refusal of her application by the public school administration.
Congressman Stephen G. Porter is given credit for working in behalf of the appointment.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1916.
SEVENTEETHSESSION
OF BUSINESS LEAGUE
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACE)
KANSAS City, MIO. For the first time since its organization, a meeting of the National Negro Business League will be held without the presence of its founder and president, Dr. Booker T. Washington, when the seventeenth annual session is called to order in this city on Wednesday, August 16. But indications all point to the fact that Charles Banks of Mound Bayou, Miss., first vice-president, and I. C. Napier, of Nashville, Tennessee, chairman executive committee, with Emmett J. Scott, of Tuskegee Institute, secretary of the league, have taken up the labor of their departed clerk and have perished such plans$^a$ will continue to perfection the great work of taking to their hands. Local arrangements are in the hands of Fortune J. Weaver, president of the Kansas City Local League, and he has enlisted the cooperation of his loyal assistants to the extent that since the first of the year plans have been laid for the comfort and entertainment of the men and women who will be in attendance at this meeting. In addition to the affiliated bodies of the Business League—the Press Association, the Funeral Directors' Association, the Insurance Association, the Retail Merchants' Association and the Bar Association, there are scheduled for the month of August three other important meetings in Kansas City, i.e., the Missouri Grand Lodge of Masons, the National Medical Association and the National Alliance of Postal Employees.$^b$
To Hold Memorial Service.
Before entering upon the business proper of the league, the members will join in paying tribute to the memory of Dr. Washington. A memorial service will be held the first evening, and many persons of national reputation will be on the program:
The program proper will include a diversity of practical and helpful subjects relating to business development; the conservation of health, a subject to which Dr. Washington gave close consideration, will be carefully and fully discussed, and plans laid for cooperation with national and local health organizations; the efforts of colored merchants in Atlanta, Nashville and Pensacola to conduct campaigns of cooperative merchandizing and advertising will be set before the members of the league to extend the scope of this plan of development, a closer relationship between the national and local leagues will be sought for, with an idea of making the national league self-sustaining, and an educative campaign for encouraging patronage of Negro business enterprises will be considered.
Railroad Operating.
President Weaver and his assistants have arranged a wide variety of social entertainments. The railroad officials are cooperating with the league to the end that delegates will be given opportunity to make the trip to Kansas City in comfort. Special Pullmans will probably be placed at convenient points in the southeastern territory and the schedules will be arranged; if possible, so that these cars will be consolidated at St. Louis, and the rest of the trip be made on the Business League Special, operated over the Missouri Pacific Railway.
Julius Rosenwald, president of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. corporation, Chicago, has written to Ennett J. Scott extending an invitation to the delegates to stop over in Chicago, have lunchcon with that company and inspect its plant. All information concerning the plans and purposes of the league can be secured from Charles Banks, first vicepresident, Mound Bayou, Miss.; J. C Napier, chairman, executive committee, Nashville, Tenn., or to Ennett J. Scott, secretary, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.
RACE CONFERENCE
IN WILKINSON
IN WILLIAMSBRIDGE
The third annual Trinity Church Race
Conference, under direction of the Rev.
B. T. Harvey, pastor, will be held at
Trinity Baptist Church, 810 East 224th
street, Williamsburg, N. Y., Thursday
and Friday, June 29 and 30. The opening
program on Thursday evening will be
in charge of Mrs. Madison S. Jones,
and the speakers will be "Mrs. L. Urg-
hart of Brooklyn, Miss Doreas McLeoud
and Mrs. B. T. Harvey of Lakewood,
N. J. "Our Girls" will be the
subject of the evening.
the session on Friday morning will open at 10 o'clock, and the various subjects for the day have been assigned to the Rev Granville Hunt, the Rev W. W Brown, the Rev R. J. Boddie, the Rev W. J. Luras, the Rev H. A. Booker, the Rev J. F. Robinson, the Rev A. C Powell, the Rev J. C Allen and the Rev Geo H. Sims. The session will consider "Our Boys," with John Anderson, Sr. in charge. There will be no charge for admission and ice cream will be served to visitors each evening. The speakers will be the guests at dinner on Friday of the church
SAVANNAH MAN LEAVES
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACE)
SAVANNAH, Ga. The will of Isaac B. Butler, who died recently, disposed of an estate consisting of $12,000 in cash and really worth $12,000.
The property was devised to his four children and two grandchildren, save for a small legacy to Abraham Barnard: a friend. The children are John H. Butler, Mrs. Valeria Ashford, James E. Butler and Joseph C. Butler, and the grandsons are Robert and Adam Hech
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WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE THINKING OF HUGHES
Leading Men and Women Asked to Say What They Think of the Republican Nominee.
Prominent Race Leaders of Greater New York Give Expression to their Opinion Concerning Charles Evans Hughes—It Is Believed that He will Prove Himself to be a Friend to the Square Deal Policy.
The action of the Republican National Convention in naming Charles Evans Hughes of New York as the Presidential candidate of the Republican party has evidently met the approval of the rank and file of the party, if expressions from leading colored Republicans indicate anything. There has been a general acclaim of approval from the editors of race papers in all sections of the country, and many of the prominent men of the race in New York have endorsed the convention's action.
A representative of THE AGE asked several of the leading ministers, lawyers, doctors and other business and professional men and women to give an expression of opinion concerning Mr. Hughes as a Presidential candidate. Among those who have responded to this request are the Rev. Dr. Wm. R. Lawton, pastor of the Washington Memorial Presbyterian Mission, and for many years connected with the municipal department of Kings County; Dr. Eugene P. Roberts, one of Mashhattan's leading missionaries, and a clear-thinking, and wise minister, questioning the Rews William P. Hayes; Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, one of the largest churches of that denomination in the United States—in fact, one of the largest Negro churches in the world; Mrs. Mary C. Lawton, president of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, a prominent member of the National Association of Women's Clubs and Dr. Charles H. Roberts, dentist, who has represented the race both at home and abroad in his profession.
Some Expressions of Opinion.
The following are expressions of opinions given to The Act by the aforementioned persons.
BY DR. CHARLES H. ROBERTS.
I have faith in Mr. Hughes, in his qualities of genuine manhood, in his deep sense of right and fair play. He deals in principles, not men. He sees right and wrong, not the individuals involved. He is not swayed by friendship, halted by sympathy nor blinded by thwarting. He cares for praise only as a reward of merit. I believe that the American people will be fortunate in having such a man as its Chief Executive. He would have and command, when necessary, the respect of other nations; he would have and command, when recently lost honor and prestige and further, by his strong sense of right and justice, he would quicken the drooping spirits of patriotism in a large number of native American citizens who in recent years have been greatly oppressed and depressed by unjust discrimination.
BY THE REV. W. R. LAWTON.
Justice Charles E. Hughes, living outside of political activities and freed from factional alliances, make him easily the strongest union candidate of both wings of the parties.
Favored with a public career not long enough for a full tryout, but not too short to know him in part, a man strong in his convictions, in courage and in splendid performances, make him the party's strongest personal appeal to the voters.
In His Americanism he is the people's man. He has given evidence that every citizen is a citizen, and that he stands clear and full and square for the rights of the humblest citizen in the Federal Constitution.
With the largest possible 'here of service' which the office of the President of the United States offers, and with the example and inspiration from such a demonstration as Ulysses S. Grant, William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, we are safe in expecting nothing less.
BY DR. E. P. ROBERTS.
I believe that the election of Mr. Huthus would give all the citizens of the United States a primer, chief in patriotic and humanitarian action of the highest and most state order. I believe that the enactment of discriminating laws for the sole purpose of humiliating and retarding the progress of any group of American citizens would be discouraged and, if possible, prevented by him.
I believe that preparedness and the actual relation that all the citizens of this country sustain to our Government would be better understood and more highly appreciated. It is very difficult if not impossible for any group of citizens to fully interpret the meaning of patriotism and Americanism when discrimination and segregation are forced upon them even in Federal positions. When Mr. Huglies was Governor of the State of New York he never condoned wrong in any citizen or group of citizens. When he could not prevent injustice being done he was truly courageous and made public his disapproval. While he was judge in the Supreme Court of the United States all men to turn were equal before the law: racialism, race, creed and color were never taken into account in making his judicial decisions. If we are to maintain for all time a sound and progressive
government, just and impartial treatment must be meted out by our Government to all of her deserving citizens. A request to be loyal and faithful and to serve well our country implies that an equal opportunity to prepare to assume this obligation should be given all. I recognize the value of tact and diplomacy. I honor the intellectual man, but I put all of my y faith in the man who rings true along humanitarian lines. I believe Mr. Hughes is such a man.
BY THE REV. WILLIAM P. HAYES.
"I had hoped that the Republican convention which met week before last in Chicago would see the wisdom of nominating Theodore Roosevelt, the greatest living American, and one of the greatest men of our age." But since the party leaders saw fit to confer this honor upon Charles Evans Hughes I see no other alternative but to accept him in the hope that he may measure up to the demands of the hour. Justice Hughes has not yet demonstrated his interest in the Negro, although as Governor of New York he had ample opportunity to do. Perhaps he has grown to be a larger man during the years he served as associate justice of the Supreme Court. At any rate, he is likely to impress the vast majority of Negroes as being a better man in every way than the present occupant of the White House. I cannot see how any Negro, regardless of party affiliation, could conscientiously cast his ballot for Woodrow Wilson. If my ballot should be the determining factor of the next Presidential election, then Mr. Justice Hughes is already the next President of the United States."
MRS. MARY G. LAWTON
Now that the Republican party has placed in nomination for the Presidency a man representing the highest tribunal of justice, it is but fair to conclude that the high and lofty principles he espoused as judge on the Supreme Bench will characterize his administration as the Chief Executive of the nation. The platform upon which he is to stand—Americanism and Preparedness—are issues which must strike the heart of every American citizen, for in them are the fundamental principles underlying the Constitution of the United States, which if enforced would make America the brightest star in the galaxy of republics.
No man since the days of Abraham Lincoln has had the opportunity which confronts the Republican nominee, ex-Justice Charles E. Hughes—that of being a fair, unbiased, unprejudiced President, a ruler to whom all the people may look for justice, one in whom the humblest constituent may with safety rest his cause in equity.
TO RAISE $10,000 FROM
MEHARRY ALUMNI
(Special to The New York Asl.)
NASHVILLE, TENN.-The faculty of Meharry Medical College has given $2,400, the local graduates $680 and other Nashville friends $480, towards an endowment fund which has been launched by President George W. Hubbard of the Meharry College.
Through an announcement made by President Hubbard this week it develops that campaigns are to be put on in Alabama, Georgia and Texas, while hundreds of Meharry graduates are located and each of the living Meharry graduates will be asked to contribute. The effort is being made to raise $10,000 among the alumni.
The Carnegie Board has given $150,000 to Meharry unconditionally, and from another source it is hoped to secure a gift of $150,000. The $10,000 from the alumni and colored friends of Meharry, declares Dr. Hubbard, will and largely in securing the $150,000 from the source which has not yet been made public.
The Meharry college has a splendid record of achievement, there being 1,450 medical, 325 dental, 233 pharmaceutical and 57 nurse-training graduates from this institution.
"COLLIER'S IS FRIENDLY,"
That Collier's does not entertain an untruthfully attitude toward Negroes was made known to Charles E. Conek, a stenographer in the District Attorney's office. Brooklyn, who is personally acquainted with its editor, Mr. Conek called on Mr. Sullivan, carrying with him a chipping from Titin Vol, which told of an agent giving out the report that Collier's did not want Negro subordinates. Mr. Sullivan, who had seen a chipping from Titin Vol, on the subject, produced papers giving the record of the agent's question. The showed that the man's reputation was bad, having served time for a criminal offense, and that he had been discharged by the Omaha office some time ago. Every assurance was given Mr. Conek that Collier's was kindly disposed toward colored people.
MRS. CORA L. WINSTON
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
at the meeting of the board of directors, Mrs. Cora L. Winston was elected superintendent of the Soupier Truth House to succeed Mrs. Lva G. Burleigh, who resigned on account of illness.
Mrs. Winston is a graduate of the Nurses' Training School at Lincoln Hospital, class of 1911. For several years she did private nursing and was at one time on the nursing staff of the Department of Health. During the hard winter of 1914-15, Mrs. Winston was in charge of the industrial features in the Mayor's unemployment workshop conducted by the National Urban League.
For the past year she has been in charge of the Lincoln Hospital Home Nurses at 135th street.
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SIX THINGS TO STOP LYNCHING
Southerner Specifies What Must Be Done to End Defiance of Law.
One Everlasting, Fundamental and Eternal Gospel to be Preached, Then There will be No Justification for Race Hatred.
Declared that White Men Must Start a Crusade Against White Vultures who Prey on Colored Girls—Many Times Fifty Colored Girls Seduced by Lowdown White Men—Few Lynchings Due to Rapings.
A strong and noteworthy expression on the lynching problem was recently made by a Southern white man, W. D. Weatherford, author of "Negro Life in the South" and "Present Forces in Negro Progress." Mr. Weatherford was addressing the Southern Sociological Congress, which was holding a session at New Orleans. He stated at the outset that lynching was only common in those countries where the government was weak or poorly established.
Mr. Weatherford disagrees with those who attribute attacks on women as a cause for lynchings. He cites the record made by the slave coachmen and housemen during the war in controversy of this charge Entering into a detailed discussion of lynching, its causes and its effects, Mr. Weatherford spoke as follows:
"Whatever the explanation of the origin of this horrible crime, there can be no doubt that it is greatly increased by the racial antagonisms which have grown up since the war, and as we shall see later, one means of preventing necessary
"Viewed from the standpoint of those who compose the mob, the causes of lynching have been variously stated. Some have thought that lynching was simply a perverted instinct, that it is a survival of the instinct of the chase and has in it an element of bloodthirstiness which is satisfied in war and the killing of game. This may have some justification, but to me it does not seem a sufficient explanation.
"Others have supposed that it is the appeal to brute force as the only means which men have found adequate and drastic enough to awaken hardened and brutal men. Still others have defended it on the basis that it is the only punishment that will strike terror to the heart of the criminal classes and thus prevent further crimes. Again, it has been defended on the ground that it is the only way to punish the criminal and at the same time shield from public attention the one against whom the crime has been committed. Some have even been willing to defend lynching on the ground that it is the only form of vengeance which will bring any degree of relief to the male relatives of the wronged person.
"However plausible these arguments in favor of lynching may seem to the inflamed mind, not one of them will stand the scrutiny of a sober mind.
Lynching Does Not Prevent Crime:
"It is a well-known fact that lynching does not prevent crime. It is a well-established fact that lynchings tend to repeat themselves in certain localities. The hardening effect of one lynching tends detrimently to the increase of the most horrible crimes.
"It should be noticed first of all that all persons lynchied have not been men, and all men lynchied have not been Negroes. The first lynchings in this country were persecuted on Indians, later on despatte white men, then later on Negroes, and recently on white men and women who have committed such crimes as to arouse violent popular hatred. According to Mr. Cutler (Lynch Law), of the 3,537 Lynchings between 1882 and 1903, 2,000 were Negroes, 1,109 were white, 108 were foreigners and Indians, 100 of the colored and twenty-three of the whites were women.
"It should next be noted that the overwhelming majority of colored lynchings (100 per cent) are not for criminal assault at all. Of all the colored men lynchied, only 34 per cent of them were lynchied for the one awful crime of assault on white women. Thirty-eight per cent, were lynchied for murder, 10 per cent, for minor offences, 5 per cent, for arson, and in the reraining 8 per cent, for unclassified and petty crimes, and, indeed, in some cases, for no crimes at all. Of those lynchied for minor offences, there were ninety-one different causes given, varying from killing a girl and throwing stones, up to kidnapping.
What Must Be Done..
"Six specific things must be done if we are to remove the stigma of lynching from the South.
"First, we must have such changes in court procedure as will insure prompt and just punishment of criminals, particularly in cases of criminal assault. There is no particle of doubt that many lynchings take place because of apprehension on the part of the people that
the courts will daily with the case until the lessons taught from prompt administration of justice will be lost.
"Second, we white men must start a crusade against the white vultures who prey on colored girls. If there were fifty white women assaulted by Negroes in 1916, I have not a doubt there were many times that many colored girls seduced by low-down white men.
"Third, the leaders of the Negro race must begin to preach a crusade against Negro brutes who commit this terrible crime.
"Fourth, white and colored alike must unite in uncovering every criminal and bringing every offender to justice promptly and without evasion. White men must guarantee safety to every man who was waging trial against him, must be trained to defend every scalawag by saying it is a case of race prejudice. The white man is criminally guilty of neglecting to give every man a due trial, and not a few colored men are guilty of trying to make martyrts of every Negro charged with criminal assault.
"Fifth, we must inspire new respect for law in the hearts of our younger generation. Every case of lynching is a direct blow at stable government. No nation can continue as a law-abiding commonwealth when its laws are constantly deified by those who claim to be the defenders of justice. When any group undertakes to administer justice unlawfully, it soon results that the lawless element of that group gets into control, and we have a reign of anarchy. This is the present situation in regard to lynching.
"Sixth, we must inculcate a deep respect for personality if we are to remove the cause of lynching. We lynched Negroes first because we thought we respected womanhood, but the hideous scenes of lynching so hardened our hearts as to make us bold to lynch women, even white women, in whose defence we first practiced this horrible cruelty. Lynching has been practiced, and has sowed the dragon teeth for a new harvest of crime.
Sacredness of the Person.
"If we are to remove lynching, the one everlasting, fundamental and eternal gospel we must preach is the sacredness of the person. This means that, since the person is sacred, we cannot despise any, and there can be no justification for race hatred. On the peril of losing all my respects for rights, privileges and law, l, as a white man, dare not hate a Negro, and, what is just as much to the point, the Negro, on that same penalty, dare not hate a white man.
"Lynching does not strike terror to the heart of any race, it rather arouses the devil in them to do their worst. Lynching never shields the victim of assault from public notice, it rather throws her into the most lurid limelight.
"Lynching does not prevent crime, because it brutalizes all who take part, and arouses bitter resentment in the hearts of the class to whom the victim belongs. Lynching is not lawful punishment of individual crime; it is criminal procedure against the stability of the State and the safety of the whole public. All revengeful dealing is answered by new revenge, and every lynching sows the needs for a dozen or more murders and assaults."
"Prompt administration of justice, a deeper respect for law, a fundamental respect for personality, and the eradication of all class and race prejudices; these will bring about a new public sentiment. Which will make lynching impossible. To the propagation of these great issues every law-abiding citizen should give himself."
Mr. Weatherford's address made such a deep impression that the delegates voted unanimously to give it the widest publicity in the press and to publish it in pamphlet form.
CHAPLAIN O. J. W. SCOTT
LEAVES 25th INFANTRY
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H.-Chaplain Oscar J. W. Scott, 25th
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The chaplain has taken a vital interest in clean athletic sports and was always one of the best rosters at the important baseball games; he has been the inspiration of many a young man's determination to improve his mental faculties while a soldier in the army, and he has conducted with marked success a post school for the enlisted men of the regiment; he has built up a splendid regimental library, having solicited books in various parts of the country for this purpose; a strong literary society which bears his name is one of the products of his labors. The Sunday night and midnight meetings conducted by Chaplain Scott were held and must be borne in mind that enlisted men are not compelled to attend church in the army. One of the institutions which chaplain Scott will leave behind him and for which the children of the regiment will always be especially grateful to him, is the annual Christmas tree for all the regiment.
Chaplain Oscar J. W. Scott has been a officer of the army since April, 1907, then he was appointed a chaplain and lieutenant of the 25th Infantry. He was promoted to his captaincy in April, 1914. He was born at Gallipolis, Ohio, July 31, 1867. Entered Ohio Wesleyan University, from which he graduated with highest honors in oratory and the A.B. and A.M. To these Drew Seminary added at B.D. the University of Denver contributed B.O. and T.B. and Payne Theological Seminary of D.D. He pastored some of the largest churches of his denomination, including the Metropolitan Church of Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Nettle Poindexter Scott, wife of the chaplain, is an accomplished musician. She was formerly an instructor music at the Ohio Institution for the Ind. Mrs. Scott was born at Columbus, Ohio, and is a grand-daughter of a great old Dr. Poindexter, known throughout Ohio as a leader in religiousought during his long and useful life. Explain and Mrs. Scott have been asked with three children, Albert and men and Miss Ruth. Albert is a student in the high school, Columbus, Ohio. The vellited men and their wives of 18th Infantry tendered a reception Chaplain and Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Mag-
gie D. McInham Reynolds presented to Mrs. Scott a beautiful tiara necklace, set with large rare jades, which was a present from the men of the regiment.
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BALTIMORE, Mn.—The tenth biennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs will assemble in this city August 6 to 10. The meetings will be presided over by Mrs. Booker T, Washington, president, and many notable club women of the country will be present. The program provides for an interesting symposium on woman suffrage and representatives from the various national race organizations for uplift will be heard. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert of Buffalo, vice-president at large, will tell of her trip across the continent, when she spoke to the women of eleven States.
Among the well-known women who are programed to speak at the conference are Mrs. Joanna Snowden Porter of Chicago, Mrs. Eva Monroe of Illinois, Mrs. M. C. Lawton of New York, Mrs. Alice Moore Dunbar Nelson of Reading, Pa., Mrs. Gertrude Ball of Kentucky, Mrs. D. M. Butler of Mississippi, Mrs. Norris Clarke and Mrs. W. T. Johnson of Virginia, Mrs. R. L. Smith of Texas, Mrs. Woodland of Texas, Mrs. J. M.-Arter of West Virginia, Mrs. L. A. Moorer of South Carolina, Mrs. Lizzie B. Bouse of Kentucky, Mrs. Dean Jackson of Rhode Island, Mrs. Mattie Hicks of Minnesota, Mrs. W. Lillian Bagnall of Michigan, Mrs. Lena Harra of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Sena Harra of Pennsylvania, Mrs. N. A. Powell of Wisconsin, Mrs. Elyn Collins of Ohio, Mrs. Judith Horton of Oklahoma, Miss C. N. Doge of California and Miss L. C. Snowden of Kentucky. Mrs Anna Jones of Kansas City is chairman of the program committee, and Mrs. W. T. Francis, 000 St Anthony avenue, St. Paul, Minn., is head of the department of the press.
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HARTFORD, Conn.—The Rev. Cyrus
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NEWARK, N. J.
NEWARK, N. J.—W. G. Bradford, of 1016 Broad street, left last Saturday for Richmond, Va., where he will remain six weeks visiting relatives. He sailed via Old Dominion Line. Perhaps never before in the history of Newark Masons, have they listened to a more instructive, profound and edifying sermon than that preached Sunday evening by the Rev. Henry K. Spearman to Bethany Lodge, No. 13, and Trinity Lodge, No. 41, A. F. and A. M., in St. James' Church. The spacious augustarium was well filled when Dr. Spearman was presented and from start to finish he held his astest audience spellbound, and while he claimed the mysteries of Masonry and while he claimed never to have been a Mason, he handled his subject as a master of all its acts and jewels.
The Star of Bethlehem had charge of services at St. James' Sunday. The Altar Circle gave its annual strawberry supper last Thursday. The usual success of this club marked this effort. The district conference is in session this Wednesday and Thursday at Plainfield. Mrs. Marie Cartley, wife of Adam Costley and sister of Mrs. Ploto, Scott street, and J. E. Carter of Asbury Park, died Monday. Mrs. Cartley was one of St. James most faithful members. Next Sunday the unique weight and pew rally will take place at 3 p.m. Each member is requested to give one penny for every pounds of weight. The trend in St. James' pastorate of Dr. Spearman, is pawed by seventeen persons have connected themselves with the church during April and May. A.M. Wright spent Sunday visiting his uncle, Mr. Ward, of Plainfield. Chas. F. McLaurin was the guest of the Misses Spadock, of Cranford, N. J., Sunday. Mrs. Moses Webb, who met with a painful accident recently, is very muc him-proved.
The Zion A. M. E. Church of Pennington street is forging to the front under the leadership of its new pastor, the Rev. W. L. Rhodus. Last Sunday Woman's Day was most successfully observed. Next Sunday, June 25, will be Children's Day. At 11 a.m. the Rev. Mr Rhodes will preach an educational sermon and at 8 p.m. a musical and literary program will be rendered by the Sunday School and the church chor. Prof. J. W. Pitner and wife of Parksdale Industrial School of Parksdale, Ark., are meeting with great success in the series of entertainments given in interest, of the institute of which he is president. While in town they can be found at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Conley, Scott street. Prof. B. B. Purvis will leave for an extended trip to his home in the South on his annual vacation next week.
Dr. E. F. Eggleston is holding his own at the 13th Avenue Presbyterian Church. Services were well attended Sunday. Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the repair committee, the Jenkins Orphan Band of South Carolina gave an enjoyable band concert.
The 'Usher's' Union of the city will hold its first annual thanksgiving service Sunday at 3 p. m. A special program will be rendered and Dr. Eggleston will speak.
The Rev. J. R. Brown, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, will presach the tenth annual sermon of the Missionary Circle at 3 p. m., and the Circle will give an auto ride on Thursday, June 29, at 123 Pennington street.
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Orphan Home, conducted for a number of years by Mrs. Morris, at 252 Riverside avenue. A board of directors and advisory board was selected and a constitution and by-laws adopted. Nothing more has been done. The home is reported as being in dire circumstances and Mrs. Morris is experiencing great difficulty in paying a $4 a month and providing food for a quarter of a hundred mouths. If hospital movements were turned in this direction a real need would be filled. The Big Day Union Excursion Corporation sits every Thursday evening in St. John's M. E Church. Out-of-town churches who contemplate taking part this year should without further delay communicate with Wm. Davis, agent, 11 Hunter street. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anthony, Belmont avenue, entertained Friday, evening in honor of the birthday of their daughter Lillian, who was the recipient of many useful presents. James D. Foreman, of the Cosmopolitan staff, is spending a few days in Asbury Park this week.
Mrs. Ella Conley, Scotr street, entertained at supper last Friday Mme. Webb, Mme Van Lew and the Misses Webb and Saxton of New Bedford, Mass. Those who sat down beside the host and guests were Prof. and Mrs. Pitner, of Parksdale, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. Cornick, and Mrs. Mary Smalls. The evening was made pleasant for Miss Webb and Miss Layton by the presence of Misses Scrice Fisher, Helen Fossett, Elizabeth Stace, Dellesta Stokes, Elsie Allen and Ester Thomas. After a visit of several days to their sister and aunt, Mrs. Matilda Cornick, Mmes Webb and Van Lew, Misses Webb and Saxton returned Tuesday evening to their home in New Bedford, Mass.
PLAINFIELD, N. J. NOTICE.
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PLAINFIELD, N. J.-Mrs. Offey and daughter, Mrs. Addison, of Fall River, Mass., are here on a visit, the guest of Mrs. Offey's sister, Mrs. Mary Lane, Plainfield avenue.
Mrs Mary Hurlung, formerly of West 4th street, now resides in Plainfield
Miss Reid, of East 4th street, left last week to spend the summer at Glen Garden, N. J.
Miss Felton, Miss Westor and Miss Tilman of Brooklyn and Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. K Hays and Miss G. Miller of Plainfield were entertained last Sunday by the Misses C. and A. Ford of Richmond street.
Mr. Hurlung, West 2d street, after a week's attack of appendicitis, is able to be up after freezing it out.
Mr. Hines, West 2d street, having undergone an operation six weeks ago in the Englewood Hospital for appendicitis, is able to take short walks.
Miss Marguerite Johnson, Webster place, will soon graduate as a full-fledged chamberser, after plenty of practice on her mother's car.
Mrs. A. Shipley, Richmond street, entertained last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. King of Newark and her brothers, Howard and Arthur Nevious, of Somerville, N. J.
Alex Still of Johnson avenue took a relapse recently and has been a patient sufferer, to the sorrow of his many friends.
Mrs. R. Tunstall, West 4th street, entertained the Excelsior Whist Club Jun. 14. Those present were Mrs. W. Growls, Mrs. W. Pierson, Mrs. J. Robinson, Mrs. Toney, Mrs. K. Height, Mrs. R. J Macka, Mrs. C. G Hobson, Mrs. F. Durrah, Mrs. Wermley, Mrs. Harns, Mrs. Kelso, Mrs. J. C Anderson, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Cobbs, the Misses Davidson, Holmes, Gordon and Harris. Prizes were awarded as follows: Mrs. Piterson, first club prize; Mrs. Height, first guest prize; Mrs. Durrah, second guest prize; Mrs. Kelso, second club prize. After the games a delicious collation was served.
Grammar school graduates last week were Master E. Timms, C. Saunders, D. Hassell, Valter Franklin, Miss Sarah Harrell, and Madeline Burns. Miss Gladys Robinson prizes for her school work this season, one for stenography and one for typewriting.
Ross Craig, West 4th street, left this week for Fall River, Mass., where he
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The Rev. and E. W. Roberts, along with the Rev. D. Y. Campbell, returned Friday, June 16, from the New England Baptist convention, held the past week in Philadelphia.
The Rev. J. W. P. Collier's many friends and members gave him a pleasant surprise last week on his thirty-third birthday.
The Dunbun Dancing Class, under the auspices of the recreation committee, Mrs. J. G. Anderson in charge, had a pleasant opening of the summer season friday evening, June 16. A dramatic recitation entitled "Peg o My Heart," Miss Le Lapon, and dancing, in an attendance of Mrs. J. G. Anderson has also resumed charge of the Zephyrus of the high school athletic girls.
Mrs. Patsy Ford, after two weeks here as guest of her son, the Rev. Mr. Carter, Plainfield avenue and South 2d street, has returned to Beacon, N. Y., her home.
Mrs. J. Johnson, East 4th street, has been indisposed for a week.
Mr. Carey, Filmore avenue, has been ill for a week with la gripe. He improves daily.
HACKENSACK, N. J.
Hackensack, N. J.-Mr., and Mrs. Wm. Watson, Berry street, entertained Monday evening at dinner in honor of the Rev. J. S. Morrow, Wilkesboro, N. C. the Rev. Thomas Harris and Dr. Wm. Wallowichy, Englewood; W. J. Duke, New York; the Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Morrow, Miss Alma Duke, the Rev, and Mrs. J. P. E. Love, the Rev I. B. Turner and Miss Nelle Morrow, Hackensack the members and friends of A. M. E. Zomt Church gave a reception in honor of the Rev. I. B. Turner, their pastor and family, Wednesday evening, June 14. The occasion drew a large crowd of, local and out-of-town friends. Among the later were the Revs. N. M. L. Chisholm, Montclair; J. B. Kirby, Middletown, N. J.; Geo. Sterling, E. Rutherford, the Rev, and Mrs. J. D. Virgil, Rossville, Staten Island; the Rev, and Mrs. H. C. Van Pelt, Englewood; the Rev, R. Lawton, New York; the Rev J. S. Morrow, Wilkesboro, N. C. J. E. Morrow, Hackensack; V. H. Price, C. C. Ringgold, Hackensack; the program was in charge of J. R. Dillard and the clergy. Mrs. T. B. James, Dr. Geo W. Hood and Wm. Floyd made addresses. In the basement the tables were beautifully decorated with flowers and elaborate refreshments were served by ladies of the church.
Miss Jennie Jackson left Thursday, June 15, for home, Asbury Park, N. J., after spending several months among her friends Miss Jackson and sister, Clara, were very active in the church while here. Children's Day was observed last Sunday in the A. M. E. mission church. The pastor preached a sermon children in the afternoon evening in children's exercises were rendered in R. J. Drew's perinentendent. Among the graduates at high school commencement this week, Miss Esther R Anthonyson graduated with honors from college preparatory
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The Rev. J. P. E. Love, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, attended the Baptist convention in Philadelphia last week.
The Rev. J. S. Morrow preached at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Sunday morning. In the evening the Rev. J. Kilabrew of Union Seminary, Va., preached. Good crowds attended the services.
WESTFIELD, N. J.
WESTFIELD, N. J.—Dr. R. J. Powell of Bridgeton, N. J., paid a hurried visit to Westfield on Sunday, June 18.
The Rev. N. B. Waters preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning to a large audience. He took for his text Matthew 9:12; subject, "Christ, the Great Physician." There was an excellent sacred concert at St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church at night, with Mrs. Ethel Bene conductor, Children's Day services will be conducted at St. Luke's Sunday afternoon and at night. Mrs. Eva Adams, superintendent, is sparing no pains to make it excellent. The dedication of St. Luke's bell, presented by Trustee Burton, will take place on July 12. The Brotherhood rendered a most excellent program Sunday at 3 p. m. Miss Boston has returned from a visit to her mother and father in Baltimore, Md.
We are looking for a grand day on July 23 in St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church. Six hundred dollars is our motto. A two weeks' revival is on at St. Luke's The Rev. V. B. Waters, pastor, preaches every night this week.
The rally held at Bethel Baptist Church was a grand success. The Rev. Mr. Fitzgerald of Mt. Sinai preached in the afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Smith, pastor, officiated in the evenings. About $100 was realized.
J. D. Wright of West Broad street is quite ill.
Robert Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thompson, is one of the graduates of Westfield high school.
SCOTCH PAINTS.
The Rev. G. W. Hamblet, pastor of St. Johns, officiated last Sunday at all services.
Mrs. David Jackson of Plainfield and New York avenues, is convalescent.
John Turner and Mrs. Mary Lippord were united in marriage last Wednesday evening at St. John's Baptist Church. The Rev. G. W. Hamlette officiated.
Miss A Mason of Perth Amboy was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews of Pembroke. Miss B Mattox, who has been the week's guest, Andrews, has returned to Geeth A Amboy.
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ELIZABETH, N. J — Union Baptist Church, the Rev. L C Hurdle, pastor. — Sunday being rally day, was a glorious day. Services were held at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Rev Mr. Boynton of Providence, R. L, former pastor, preached. All the services were well attended. Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. A. D. Jones, pastor. — Preaching by the Rev. Kit Jordan at 11 p.m. At 8 p.m., services, preaching by the Rev. Mr. Alexanain, maintained, N. J. Services were well attended. The Jenkins Orphanage boys are planning a concert at the Union Baptist Church, East Grand-street, for Friday evening, June 23. Mrs. E. Graves and granddaughter, Miss Elinor Chase, spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs Arthur Gray, at Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. C. Jackson and Mrs. L. W. Chase of Lafayette street were of the guests at the anniversary of the Rev. Mr. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's Church, New York City, last Friday evening. Stanley L. Williams of Elizabeth spent
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The Rev. L. C. Hurdle and the Rev. A. D. Jones were sent as delegates of the Baptist churches to the New England Baptist Convention at Philadelphia last week.
The Rev. L. W. Boynton, former pastor of the Union Baptist Church, was the guest of the Misses Simmons on Sunday.
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Mrs. Tucker of Cranford, N. J., was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Gordon, 847 Lafayette street, last Sunday.
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Bayonne, N. J. — The newly appointed pastor of St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. J. M. Branch, and his wife, Mrs. Branch, arrived in this city from Charlotte, N. C., on June 16. The Rev. Mr. Branch preached two excellent sermons at St. Peter's on Sunday, June 18. St. Peter's held its first quarterly Conference year on Monday evening, June 19. Presiding Elder Dr. J. J. Adams of Westfield, N. J. presided over the conference.
Joseph Thomas was removed from his home at Broadway and 12th street to the Bayonne Hospital, suffering from a very severe attack of pneumonia. His condition was slightly improved when last seen.
Master Leon Scarce has been indisposed, but is getting around as lively as usual now.
Mrs. James Douglass, 69 West 18th street, and Little Miss Arnetta Rice are visiting relatives and friends at Baltimore, Md.
Bacon Hodge of New York City visited friends in this city on Wednesday, June 20.
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PERTH AMBOY, N. J.—The Rev. Mr. Harris of Woodbridge preached to an interested congregation at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. Fenny of New York, accompanied by their two sisters, Mary and Pearl Lewis, were the guests of Mrs. W. Hawkins, Front street, Sunday. Mrs. R. Lundsay, was the guest of Mrs. H. Anthony, Sunday. Miss Eliza Carter celebrated her 18th birt. day Thursday evening, June 15, at her home, Fayette street. Lots of in-town and out-of-town friends were there. Presents were numerous. Mrs. Alex Wilson, Division street, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. W. Gibson, State street, spent Sunday in New York City, visiting relatives. Grand rally will be at the Second Baptist Church on the fourth Sunday, June 25 Preaching all day.
PATERSON, N. J.
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Mrs. Esther Holmes went to Belina for the summer on Sunday.
ASBURY PARK N. J
ASBURY PARK, N. J.—The guests at the Whitehead House, 25 Atkins avenue, spent an enjoyable Sunday. There was a most elaborate dinner served by the hostess. Arrivals for the past week were the Rev. Mr. Roundtree, of Trenton, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Francisco Marshall, New York City; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lynch, Jersey City; N. J.; Miss Gwendolyn Chadwick, Newark, N. J.; Mrs. Marie Harris, Elizabeth, N. J.
Orange, N. J.-H. P. Coleman and Charlie Ross left last week to spend the summer in the Adirondack mountains Miss Carrie Stricklyn, a graduate nurse of Hampton Institute, who has been spending a few days at 76 Highland avenue, left last Thursday for Lake Awasting, N. Y., to spend the summer.
GREENWICH, CONN
GREENWICH, Conn.—Theon Van Dyke, George Thompson and Leon Fisher, of the Greenwich High School, are members of the largest class that ever graduated in the town of Greenwich. The class entered the high school in 1912 with five colored students, one girl and four boys, evening of June 15, three of them finished. The three young men will enter college in the fall to take up a profession.
The Starlight Dramatic Club was entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ross by Mrs. Wm E Perry. Owing to the unsettled weather, the business of the club was transferred from June 7 to June 14. The club decided to have its first grand entertainment and frolic at the Town Hall Thursday evening, July 13. The Montgomery Bros., caterers, will serve the refreshments. The Rev. G. W. Deskins attended the Baptist convention in Philadelphia. Mrs. Preston Ross has moved to her summer residence on Division street. The Starlight Dramatic Club, under the supervision of Miss Mable Black and William Perry, will entertain at Little Bethel A. M. E. Church Wednesday evening. June 21 miss Lula Simmons is recovering after a few weeks of sickness. The Res. Murgynn will leave Thursday morning for New Haven to attend the conference.
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MUMFORD, N. ¥.
Mumford, N. Y.—The Rev. Mr.
urun ot Kochester preached last Sun-
day Mt dhe Second Baptist Church at 11
in At 7:30 p..m,a program by the
juldren was carried out in a way. tea
‘vas appreciated by all anda credit
Md took part. Mrs. Geo. Price i
‘ut again, after being confined to her
room smce early last winter. Mr, and
Mrs. A. L. Price of Le Roy were the
guests Sunday gf Mrs, Lewis Price.
Mrs. Albert Marshall sprained her
ankle last Saturday. Born, to My, and
Mrs. Geo, Gatewood, at their home in
Olean, last Friday, a son. Miss Dell
Price of Le Roy was the guest, of the
Misses Carpenter Santee, Lewis Car-
ter spent Sunday in Genesee, Mrs,
Russell Carpenter spent from Thursday
to Saturday in Rochester lagt week, The
pastor, the Rev, M, W. Johnson, is ex-
pected to be in Mumford this week and
‘will nll the pulpit Sunday, The ‘Rev.
‘Mr. Johnson will be ordained at the
Second Baptist Church June 2%
CORNING. N. Y.
Cormng, N. ¥.—Clarence Jones of
Addison, N. ¥., was in Corning on busi-
ness tins week.” William Stilts and Mrs,
Lena Stevenson were united in marriage
Munday evening by the Rey. H. P. Hop:
kins. Both parties have been marned
detore, Green Lindsay of Wilkesbarre,
spent Sunday as guest of Mri and Mrs.
‘A.D. Watkins and accompanied. home
ins wife, who has "been visiting in this
city three weeks. Mr. and Mrs, Gharles
Moore and daughters of EimirayN. Y.
have rewurned home after spending sev-
cal days in. this city. visiting friends.
Nits. HP. Hopkins is able to be out
again after four months’ illness. Mrs.
4. L. Watkins has returned home after
a sacation of three weeks. She has
cen absent from her former home for
ten years,
‘The Friendly Society will hold its last
meeting for the season at the home of
Mrs. Calhoun Lee, Thursday afterncon,
June 25, at 4 o'clock, The following at-
tended the eighteenth annual commence-
ment concert at the Opera House Fri-
das evening” Misses Sarah Scotland,
Mabel Lindsay, ‘students at this conser-
\atory . Mes. Matilda Smith, Mrs. A. D.
Watkins, Mrs. Bertha Freeman, Mrs
John Freeman, Misses Lucile Lee and
Eleanor and Elizabeth, Driggins. Miss
Mabel Lindsay played in the last recital
ior the season at the Conservatory of
Music Saturday afternoon.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y¥.
Poughkeepsie, N. ¥.—Children's Day
was ouserved at the Smith Street A. M.
E, Zion Church last Sunday. ° Pastor
VanBuren preached in the morning on
“Infant Baptism” and in the evening the
exercise, “Garlands of Flowers, "Was
rendered. .Certiticates of award
presented ‘Suriday evening to those
meriting the. same by articles of their
‘own workmanship exhibited. at the in~
dustiial exhibit and fair held list aveck,
The fair proved a splendid success and
a neat sum was.realized for which the
church is sery “grateful. ‘The annual
excursion of Zion Sabbath School will
go to Bear Mountain Park by boat on
Tuesday, June 27.
Sudney 1D, Mills of 32 East Mansion
sireet_ hasbeen appomnted special. rep-
Feventative of the Cape May Beach Laint
Company of Cape May, N. J. Next
punday the Rev. J. 1 Mathews of
Kmeston wall preach a hapusmal ser-
‘ion at Zion at 3 Veluck, after which
ail will ‘proceed ‘to the Hudson river
were Pastor VanTuren will administer
the mt of baphism by ammersion upua
seseral candidates for the same, The
ractal ui Mts, Marsaret Jane Petrus
a= held from Zion Moiwlay alternoon,
ter VanBuren offieaang” ‘The w.n-
seat prices atthe industeral exh
wd tune ut the past week were Miss
Sate Johnson, “Mrs. Gertrude Rese,
Mew Anme Li ‘Taylor, Mrs, Nathan
Wee Mere Witham Deyo, Mes” Yar-
<'uch Clapmion, Mes Nele Franklin,
Mis Tames Deyo, Mrs, Daniel Cunway,
Ms Tlvabeth’ Freeman, Paul Paskler
ea Mrs Anna E Wilhams Mes Paul
fete attended the wedding of Miss
“iar Seat and Mono Smith at
Peo a fast Wednesday at the Raptrst
“Sar bo Mire Walter Jackson, who lias
Sante sick, 7s now convalescent
UTICA. N. Y.
Tey oN YoMr. and Mes Richard
Hewat Plant street, sattended.. the
rane service at Hope Chapel Cnion
‘otcersxinnal Chore lint” Saath
tems, The pastor preached at the
rime’ service from Siawken 3:10
Aver the sermon Mrs, Lewas Robinson,
ve Holland Patent, and Thomas J. Van
Ver unned with the church, The.con-
f cation improves every Sabbath, .\iter
‘wv sermon and reception of members,
ow old time testimonies were given
wl \mas Lovendar, led off with the
sant af the Master. “The pastor de-
i eved an address at 3°30 p, m.-to the
“andax School. It was decided that be-
<soning this coming Sunday, the semor
“uss would hold its session of the Sun-
+ Swhool from 12 to 1 o'clock. The
“ors will meet at 3.30 p.m. The
auce wuld give the pastor an adult
Hehe lass. which could not he present
wip im. In the evening the pastor
peace te a latee congregation from
¥ snans BG? ‘The singing by the rohed
fF was extraordinary, “Orie lady
sad the church ‘Tuesiay evening the
Vad and Light Clu gave a concert
" strawherey festival. Mime, Lanea
‘ss, who has sung im Afriéa and Eu-
“oe, Will have charge, and will he as-
“sd “the Grimes Quaret. These
“he girls are a drawing card,
Work on the new church will hegin
fuirsday Tt is the aim of the aster
“tase all the officers af the ‘church
feoeht at 2.40. a2 hs that morpna ant
‘sm che the first shovel of dirt for
Tres building. 1 is thought that
teer stone will he laid on the
{op sa chath in August. at 3.30 p,m:
3 To auspiegs,of Hicam Lodge So
Doe Me
14 “bers of the. Republienn, Cha
\ cats ther fine building. the sift of
Hat mae R, Proctor, Saturday ene
q ot \ .
ning. Governor Charles S, Whitman, | Susie’ Woodsen,-Mrs. Jennie D. Foster,| first honorary member, James B, Ciiifp- | {~~ C._H._ Dennis, Mrs_ Donald C
Hon, H.T. Romer and others spoke,| Mr. and Mrs, ‘Lewis Washington and| man, president. "* + CORRESPONDENTS! the Misses Edith Carter, Franc
Steuber ‘Park was packed with people.| family, Misses C. I, and Nancy Es-|" The YP. C. E. Society of Zion|| Atl correspondents of THE NEW | Ker, Anna Green, A. Jennings,
Walter Baynard has charge of the elub, | quarde, John R. Green, and a large num-| Church held its annual election of offi-|] YORK AGE are requested to take | J- W. Jones, Sr, W. R, Taylor,’
His son, Walter Baynard, Jr, ‘had|er of others, “Among the gut-ot-iowal cers June 18 Miss G. Cornwell, presi] notice that. the J@TH OF ULY | Cunninghacy. George Gibson ‘a
charge of the cigar stand. Mr, and|guests were Miss Marion Trent, little| dent; Mrs, H. Hat, vice-president; Miss || falla on TUESDAY. Becauso of this | Rev. J. D. Wilson...
Mrs. RB Banks, of Atlant Ga, who| Miss Eunice Trent and Ars, Cora Giles,|S, Holmes, sterearh; Mrs. G. H. Gibbs,]] they “are requested “to, make ‘a ett
are enjoined, in business in Ilion, N. Y.,|all of Washington, D.C. ireasurer, ae special effort to have their newa’ eT
Attended services at Hope ‘Chapel ‘last peste “Phe Onsto-Chieago Club of Knights |] [ters for'woak of daly in THE | jena ROS OS Ae
Sao caer LE ROY, N. ¥. Templar will give a dance-Monday even- |] AGE office on MONDAY, JULY | of New Cansan, Conn, with
eT ECC Le Roy, N. ¥.—At the mission rooms] ing, July 3, at Flower City Hall. Sir|] app. us ten months old son, Clatence: Ed
* NEWBURGH, N. Y. lon “Unioh aireck Sunday morning’ the|O- Co Pail, president; Sir’, Re Ball nen en ate armoire ies Will
Newburgh, N. Y¥.—Miss Edna Banks Rev, Mr. Karney of Rochester preached.|seeretary: Sit Cap Keys, treasurer, and) > “gland sister, ‘Mrs, E. 8, Holden,
of New York was die guest of Miss|Mir. and Mrs, Lewis Alexander enter-| Sit H. G, Harden, manager. with friends who expressed themselves street, Mrs, Griggs was accompa
Lula Jamison on Sunday.” Miss Venetia tained Sunday the latter's parents, Mr-| _ Atlas Club was entertained last Mon-}.as well pleased. Refreshments were. 42°o¢ ves York by Luius Grig
Bright, a former resident here, now aland Mrs, J. P. Sellers of Eavilion. Mr.(day evening by, Mr. and. Mrs. Emma | served after the concert cong! Will. remain: in Jersey City. for
trained nurse in New York; was a week-land Mrs, Ralph Alexander entertained | Collier at 1851 Highfand avenue. Mrs. John Hasselle is making preparations ye...
end visitor, The Rev. J. F. Waters who| Sunday the Rev, Mr. Kerney of Roch-| Florence Calloway won first prize, for opening a grocery store on Parker] "*T.> jarge congregations greete
suffered a relapse recently, was able tolester. Miss Franges Queen visited at| The Atlas Club will give. a benefit | street. fine tine of choice groceries ‘ion Murray last Sunday and he de
Suesps the pulpit at Doth services on| the home of her brother, Air. and Mrs.| concert and dance at Hawley Street Hall | and sundries will be carried and a bar~ 1. ent Se, none; subjects, “The
Sunday, A grand concert and compli-|Senord Qusen over Sunday. “Mrs, Em-|Monday, June 26, for George Harris, thes shop will. aleo be installed. lof Prayer” and! "The Four
mentary_reception will be tendered. the [ma Alexander atid daughter, Eva, mo-| hose right arm had to be amputated as | A. Braxton has an enterprising €x-/ Horses” Collection for the da
Rev. J. F. Waters in the A.M! E, Zion] tored to Mumford Sunday’ with her|@Yesult of an auto accident last fall. | press business. | . sa Pe The eee desc
Gurch oa Monday evening, june 26, un-|daughter, Mecand Mes, Wiliam Clark. | The Y. P. M. Society of Zion Church | | Miss Virginia Kennedy is on the sick S000. Wyoduesgay and ‘Thon
der ‘the auspices of the Pastor's’ Aid| Mrs, Emma Alexander entertained on save, an excellent concert last Tuesday lists ng 'Painfeld, N. J. The Rev. A. L
Club, ‘the stewardess and the trustee|Tuesday her daughter and son-in-law,|evening, which was a grand success, urey’s confectionery and ice cream fvingelds 2: 4 INR hard Rul
boards. The choir of the Grace M. E|Mr. and Mrs. William Clark of Mum-| Mrs. Helen Hegqdon, 154 Atkinson | parlors have undergone fepairs. Lunches Rey, ‘A’ N. Clark, Duncan Mathes
Church will render an excellent pro-| ford. Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Alexander street, underwent 2 slight aperation at | will be served and estimates furnished o humier of members attended
gam ofaglassial music. “Address will entertained at supper Monday evening| the General Hospital last week, She 1s } for luncheons, dinners, ete Rev. Solomon Porter Hood is pr
be made By the Rev. Geo. MeDonald,| Miss Gertrude Steverson of East ave-|™uch improved, elder. if
the Rev. A. J. Wilson. George W. Ford|nue, Mrs, Richard Price is visiting rel-|_ Miss, Bertha Egling, 69 Elba street,| _) NORWICH, N. Y. J. Mme. Anita Patti Brown of (
ie" spending” the week in Washington, [atives in Luhicay Sirs, Emma Alexanger|cntertained Mr.and Mrs, Frank Hansett| | Norwich, S. Y.—ivah Williams was! is the guest of the Rev. and Mle
Bee visiting his sister. and her daughter, Eva, spent Thursday | Miss LaBelle, Mare Kent, W. Henry j seriously injured while working In the, \furray, 28 Oak street, She will
he in Rochester, Miss Gertrude Severson [Green and Clarence Egling Saturday |stone quurry Inst Friday. in'a recital on Monday -evening
PORT CHESTER. N.Y. |visited in Rochester a few dove iactfevening, June 17, Muste and games| Mra, Johii Runsom visited thix city 136 Sr Arlington Hall.
Fort Chester, <\.: te—2he, musics’
which was given by Mrs, G, H, Allen
in the St. Frances A.M. E. Zion Church
June 15 was a success, The Rev, M. O.
Haynes held his last quartely ‘confer
ence for the year on June 13. Reports
showed that $50) had been raised for
the quarter. ‘The reports for the year
will show ‘that_more than $2,000. has
deen raised for the year. The presiding
elder as well as the trustees commended
the pastor, Dr. Harvey, for his great
success in’ this charge. | They all ‘said
that this was the best year's work the
church has had since the pastorate of
the Rev, M. A. Bradley, fourteen -years
ago. Ail departments of the church are
mn fine condition, Large crowds attend:
ed services last’ Sunday.
The Rev. M. L. Harvey will close ur
his year's work on next Sunday. He
will Ieave for conference June 27 a
Troy, X.Y. The church has voted as 3
unit for the return of the pastor for an.
other year. M. Horace Corbin wil
make a strong piea for the same.
‘. NVACK. N.Y.
Nyack, N. ¥.—Chydren’s Day at St.
Philip's A. ME, Zion Church Sunda,
June 18. Church was crowded to the
doors.- A fine program was rendered
under the ‘leadership of Miss FL
Avery. Song, "What Little Hands Can
Do,” by A. Rogers, T. Wilson, H, Har-
rison, A. Avery, Leona Frazier, T. M.
Duggar; solo, chorus, “Summer is
Here," by Miss M, Pomplin; remarks by
therRev. NE. Collins, pastors_collee
Bony song, "Nature's! Glad!” by St
Phillip's senior and junior choirs.
‘Wednesday exening, June 13, a recep-
tion was given at the residence of Mis
Sadie Thampson in honor of Miss Mar
jary Brown who will spend the summer
im Montelair, NJ. Among those pres:
Gut were Mr. and, Mrs, J. Giles, . Miss
A. Stewart, “C. Thompson, Miss 1.
Thompson, A. Jackson, Miss’D. Everett
Mise V. Oxleshy ig back home after 3
pleasine winter an St" Augustine, Fla
‘The Rev. G. T. Avery is making some
improvements on lis handsome rest
Henee, 19 Jackson avenue, Little Will
tai Sth as cull on the Sick ligt Sun
day, June IS, J Scudder, J Carter, Jo
eph’ Velpher, A. Page and C, Brows
Al of New York Cats, were guests 0}
Nyack Friends, They were entertames
at Hotel st Aeorae.. Covers wer
spread it) one ai the rear erdlls fer ten
The ment. Leztle neck clams, chicke
gum’ souj Roeshand county sprin
Sucken. wafle. Howard Rell of New
York City ts in town fora short sas,
VONKERS N=Y.
Yowatas NY, =Mre Anne R Cale
and sons, wi West Tries, NY, wutow
a the late Welhary Cale, haye mare to
F School street, Yonkers, No Yu. where
they wll Ne pleased 19 see their ietenls
Sunday, func IS, eemteht oat Jarce
camerceatons all day te the New Zion
Church. Mie pastor, Dr” Jahn
Smger. peeaded morning and evening
Che ye ined the church, The Sundar
Schon ancthe aiternmon was largely at-
ended -Sypermtendent Fyany eanslues=
tal the <ehool and avedan exeriient
review. Three jomned the schoul Class
Na" 2) Chas Richardson, teacher, was
the leading class in nmanee
Mrs. @ias, F Borden and. Miss Ger-
trade T. Ranks vieted Washington, 1)
Cu June HL. Thes were entertarned at
the spacious home of Mr and Mrs
Dan ‘Turner, sister and brother of Miss
Gertrude Banks Mr. Turner 1 a the
seruser of the government.
Witham Skinner, Linden street, con:
Jtinues seriousty il.’
Mrs. Carrie Richardson, Culver street
1s much indisposed.
Miss Fmma Gross is spending the
summer in Squirrel Island, Maine
George Richardson visited Washing:
ton. DG, June M. :
‘Tohn A. Rogers” spent, Sundax, June
18, with hig family at 20 Culver street
Werlnesday, June. HH, was the six.
teenth wedding anniversary of Dr. an
Mrs John J. Smyer. While quietly en-
ioxing the accasion at the parsonage, 1
School street, surrounded hv. their two
sons and three daughters, they were in-
terrupted byoa large number of ther
friends, some of whom had learned of
the oceasinn and worked upa grand sur-
price party for the sixtecn-vear brie
Land bridegroom. Resides, bringing hest
‘wishes, good cheer and happiness. the
surprisers brought fruit, cake, ice eream
and lemouade in abundance, and other
Neautiful and useful tokens, inthiding 3
ioekethoglycotaining neat hte <u
n cash, Some af those present were
Mir Nene Hosds Mires nen hate
Mre Ltda, Perry, Mrs, Fannie P, Jack.
son, Mre" Mary Crawford. Mies 1.
Meward, Mev and Mrs. J. N James,
Mrs Virgin, © nilor, Mes, C2 VJ Ryer-
fon.-Gen, Re ardeon,, Mise Lucy Piree
Mrs. Muallfi& ymith, John Bailey, Miss
Susie’ Woodsen, -Mrs. Jennie D, Foster,
Mr. cand Mrs, ‘Lewis Washington and
family, Misses C. I. and Nancy Es-
quarde, John R. Green, and a large num-
ber of others, Among the out-of-town
guests were Miss Marion Trent, little
Miss Eunice Trent and Mrs, Cora Giles,
all of Washington, D. C.
LE ROY. N.Y.
lon Dain aiede Stuway merci he
‘on Union sireet Sunday morning the
Rev, Mr, Rauney of Rochester preached.
Mr and Mrs: Lewis Alexander ener
tained Sunday the scree parents, Mr.
and Mrs, J. P, Sellers of Pavilion, Mr.
and Mrs, Ralph Alexander entertained
Sunday the Rev. Mr. Kerney of Roch-
ester. Miss Frances Queen visited at
the home of her brother, Mr. and Mrs.
Senord Qusen over Sunday. Mrs, Em-
ma Alexander and daughter, Eva, mo-
tored to Mumford Sunday with her
daughter, Mr. and Mes, William Clark
Mrs. Emma Alexander entertained on
Tuesday her daughter and son-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. ‘William Clark of Mum-
ford. Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Alexander
entertained at supper Monday evening
Miss Gertrude Steverson of East ave-
nue, Mrs. Richard Price is visiting rel-
atives in Ithica. Mrs. Emma Alexander
and her daughter, Eva, spent’ Thursday
in Rochester. Miss Gertrude Steverson
vised in Rochester a few days last
week. The Douglas Wheatley Club held
Ns regular meeting at the club rooms on
Ciion street Saturday evening, June 17
Meeting called to order by the presi-
dent. A program was rendered as fol-
lows: | Song by members, “Kentucky
Home"; piano solo, Miss Martha Lewis;
duet, Misses Wealthy and Margarite
Steverson; violin solo, Lewis Steverson
Light refreshments were served. Mr.
and Mrs. Marshall Clark entertained
Dunday ther son, Joseph Allen, of
Rochester. Mrs. Philip Sellers and it-
tle daughter, Leona, visited Mr. and
Mrs. Clyde Lane over Sunday, Mrs.
A. L, Price and daughter, Dell, 0:
Southbridge, spent Sunday in Caledoma
with relatives,
BINGHAMTON N.Y.
ee se ane SOURE Ment
Quuing Club will run an excursion to
Waverly, July 27, rain’ or shine. The
thirty-seventh annual convention of the
Knights of Pythias and Court of
Calanthe of New York State will meet
an Ithaca, N.Y July 17. M. C. Davies,
delegate-elect, and a host “of Knights
and Calanthe’ will attend in a bods and
trv to capture the 1917 convention, for
Binghamton, ‘The Uniform Rank, K, of
P,, will be set apart by General John A.
Ward on or about July 6. All members
of Eureka Lodge ‘desing to jomn_the
uniform rank will natify_R. H. Cole-
man,- chairman, or Fred C. Wazel, see-
Felary, oa or before July 1. Born, to
Mr. and Mrs. Edwatd Barker, Tuesday,
June 15 3 daughter. Mother and daugh-
ter are doing nicely. Mrs. James Will
jams left Tuesday for Thousand Islands
Park for the summer. Mr. and Mrs.
Coleman Hieskell have gone to Lake
View, Jefferson county, for the summer
Mrs, Nannie Jones of Ithaca, X. ¥en
foute for Ne Vork Cuy stopped over
A few hours with Mr and Alrs, Geo
Shorter. Harry Maxwell of Tlarris:
burg, Pa. thas accepted a position an the
YOM. COA. balding. Prot. Le Revi
olds of Haldwin, La, and fis, sister
Mrs Julia Tes, of Siracuse, N,V, wer
sweck-en guests wi their’ mece,) Mrs
Gea. shorer. Mes” Siedler, rand
mother ot Miss Martha Julnson, tll
seriously all Master Benme Wallace
Who was operated on Last Weck, ty. sin
eosin slowly The Mutual Conart hel
a roast Hei supper at the residence of
Mics tevrgiatia Dixons, Be Davett
<igeet, Vriday might, De Mehamien, 3
insst mars trom Vtrtia, addressed th
elarciet Fulanan Lotetary Siete, Sun
Jay atternoot and in the» excumn.
preached the Heene and ForensaeM »
Sionary Souely s annual sermon. | Dr
| Molianinon is a eradmate From’ Living
[ston Cellege iter hung iitssionar
ju Vira tor tirteen sears he returnes
fis che Uuted States to tully me He
Hat the Chiao Converts, fem wheal
fue will graduate this years. Mrs Eni
J. Hasel tm the delegate for Mar A
Campo Mate Misstonars Soaety of St
Pauls \OMOT “Church Conterene
Hill convene the last vf June at Butlats
VN OY. Nest Sunday Zion's VATE
JSumbiy, School gall old ts Chubdeen
Daw estrases at pany alse the abture
foal wend up nts years werk Mr.
}Maste Smith ws the Wdeleate. forth
letiurch. The Rey Me) Velvertat val
leave neat week tur wonierene at Vu
Furn, SLY.
‘The Graiid Preparedness Parade Jul
1, 1910, Inds fair to lie the ercatest alfas
cher attempted ay ty ets. Eset. eo
red man and womans cordially an
sited! to jor with men aml women o
ther races to help make a a jerand an
slorous success "In tunics like thee
Jiaudding fast with adventures, tia, ma
can afford to say or afford tw alow tha
fhe 1 thot in_sampathy with the sparitn
Jthe umes, Preparedness. Therefore i
18 a duty we owe our Gotl, and a dat
We owe our counits and ane we aw
turselves to he ready. to he: prepared
[Thanking you in advance far the hel
sou will render in making this parade
success, we renia:n, yours, the Cemant
fice. RJ) Colman, chairman, Fred ¢
‘Havel, ccevetars: Adam et tice
ROCHESTER, N. y.
Revueetee, NY —Mrs, Maud. \enold
and Mrs, Mamie Kaucht returned t0 the
city Inst week frou thei visit to Lous
ville, Ky. :
Mrs, Mattie Farr 16 sisting an Pte
hureh, Pa
Mise Nannie Rurrouche of Washing.
ton, 12°C. was the werkeend guest af
the’ Res. aud Mrs. VM Rearneys 4a
Caroline stzeet
Mrs, Harriet Lawrence and daughter
Lillian, formerh oi Many, No Ve are
now making there home in Rochester a
41, Harrison stecet «
Mise Nannie Rurronghe, president af
the National Traimme Schaal for, Cab
ored Carls at Washinzton, 1) Co. spoke
to the WY. DP. U af Mt. Olivet Church
June 18, The socwty elected her as ate
first honorary member, James B, Cili(p-
man, president, “*
The Y. P..C. E. Society of Zion
Church held its annual election of off
cers June 18. “Miss G. Cornwell, presi-
dent; Mrs, H. Hart, vice-president; Miss
5, Holmes, secretary; Mrs. G, H, Gibbs,
treasurer, oe
‘The On-to-Chicago Club of Knights
Tenplar will give a dance -Monday even-
ing, July 3, at Flower City Hall Sir
0. 'C.. Hail, president; Sir S, R. Ball
gerciarg: Sir Cap Keys, reasurer, and
Sir H. G, Harden, manager.
‘Atlas Club was entertained last_Mon-
day evening by Mr. and Mrs. Emma
Collier at 1851 Highfand avenue. Mrs.
Florence Calloway won first prize,
The Atlas Club will give. a benefit
concert and dance at Hawley Street Hall
Monday, june 26, for George Harris,
whose right arm had to be amputated as
a*result of an auto accident last fall.
The Y. P. M. Society of Zion Church
gave an excellent concert last Tuesday
evening, which was a grand success.
Mrs, "Helen Heggdon, 154 Atkinson
street, underwent 2 slight operation at
the General Hospital last week. She is
much improved,
Miss Bertha Egling, 69 Elba, street,
Jeniertained Mr. and Mrs, Frank Hansett,
Miss LaBelle Mane Kent, W. Henry
Green and Clarence Egling Saturday
jevening, June 17. Music and games
were the diversion of the evening.
The Knights Templar sof Rochester
and vicinity are planning to run a special
rain. to Chicago, August 20. Any per-
son desiring to go may notify Sir H. G.
Harden, manager, Edinburg street.
Mrs. Eghng, 69 Elva street, eriter-
tained the W. I. and F, Missionary So-
ciety last Tuesday evening.
“The members of Zion Church will ten-
Jder the Rev. and Mrs. J. H_ McMullen
fa twenty-fifth wedding anniversary and
farewell reception Monday evening, June
ae at Daa Charch,
HILLBURN, N. Y.
Hitwacax, Nv Y—The Rev. Byron
Gunner entertained qwenty-two ministers
and their families on Monday, June 19.
Ben Jackson, Atwood Caldwell and
George Powell attended the ball game
at New York between. the Lincoln
Giants and the Royal Grants on June 18.
The Kev. C. S. Freeman and Mrs.
Freeman of Jersey City visited Mrs.
William Jackson, Méuntain avenue, on
June 19.
Measles are raging in Hillburn,
Mr and Mrs, Howard Morgan spent
Suet: afternoon’ and evening with
Mrs. Wilham Jackson, Mountain avenve.
Mr. and Mrs, James Giles of Pater-
son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
spb i Vandunk.
| NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.
New Rocnette, N. Y.—The Rev. J. M.
Levister preached for the Rev. Jacob
Boddie at Bethesda Baptist Church at
both-serviees law Sunday. He preached
two very instructive sermons and was
much appreciated by his hearers.
‘Xenia Lodge No. 30, F. and A. M,
will have its annual sermon preached at
the St Catherine AM, FE. Zion Church
fon next Sunday evemng Maybelle
Chapter, Order of Fastern Star, will he
peceent a6 the guests of the Masons.
Daughters af Like had theve anual
sermon at the St, Cather ne \ ME
Zin Church last Sunday evens My the
pastor, the Rev, WH Alten,
Witham If Str, New York City
jul Samuel (Crate, of Dore Tarmteon
Vy were thie gests of Mr and Mr+
SP Davis la Sundar
KINGSTON. N.Y.
Rint, N.Y —The Res JT
Matthews of M1.* Zon Church
weds bol bis qareaet Sermmat Sunday
renin
UrBirens Dae esereises wall take
wae atthe Fran Street AMT
von Church Sunday evemug, June 28
The Le of Call fold anv tadoor pie
me i riday evening an the Ieture ron
“4 al Franndin Sireat AMT don
Mes Ix Fever of New Palty 1s vist
eg Ins daughter Vala. .
Te Van Deere made a lyme trip ti
\Shamy “ony Duszness
Mls M" Wilkes enterramed a few
friends at ber home on Gage treet
Nlise M, Johnson want te WPiany Sat.
urday ty youn sme triende trem atts
hh, Mass
Co Andersin oof Poughkeepie was th
cuit ot Mise Watkes,
AUBURN NV.
Mi atrs, XN. ¥.— The sstp-seventh
session of the Westeén New York Con-
ferenee of Ny Mk. Zion Church will
cemvene an this ets Wednesiay, June 28.
Kt Rev G. E, Blackwell presided, as?
sited hy Rist LW Rules. | Mayor
Mark To Root will welcome the dele-
sates im behalf of the cits, Dr. G. ©
Kichaegs in Wekalt uf the Auburw Myms-
terial Association, and John W. Ware
uv Tehali of Zion Church of Auburn,
Sunday, July 2. the morning service will
be heli in Zim Churth. the afternoon
and evening services will be at the First
M. 1. Chareh, Exchange place, “\ star
concert_and banquet will he held “in the
auditorium annex July J. ‘The different
irgatitvations connected with the church
will have charge of the servmg vf the
ineals, Many persons are expected dure
img the conference week and many in-
teresting features will he mtrosluced
Mrs HT. Johnson, Mo N.G, Dy
made a thing inp te Scheneetady” and
citer points.
Mre Mary W. Walliams of New Ned=
ford, R Toy the guest of her sister,
Mes’ Anne Grifin,
Mrs, J. W Dorsty and daughter, Miss
Kana, were the guests of Miss Pauline
Higgs of Syracuse en Thursday. last
Mics Diggs entertainal delightfully” at
Incheon and at a theatre party at the
Fekeb an their bonne Those. present
were Mrs, [. W. Darcey, Mee Bert
Wilson, Masees Beatrice Wilson, Fadia
Dorsey and Paulie Diges, Messte Gaile
hert White, Elliott fletcher and flubert
Hampton. g
Mr. and Mrs. P -Pror gave an ex-
cellent entertanment Wednesday. nisl
at Zion Church, The church was filled
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with friends who expressed themselves
as well pleased, Refreshments were
served after the concert, é
‘John Hasselle is making preparations
for opening a grocery store on Parker
street. A fine line of choice groceries
‘and sundries will be carried and a bar-
ber shop will also be installed.
‘A. Braxton has an enterprising ¢x-
press business, 7
altss Virginia Kennedy is on the sick
list. :
. Curry’s confectionery and ice cream
parlors have undergone repairs. Lunches
will be served and estimates’ furnished
for luncheons, dinners, ete,
NORWICH, N. Y.
Norwich, N. Y.—ivan Williams wag
seriously tnjured while working tn the
stone quirry Inst Friday,
Mra, Johit Runsom visited this etty
Saturday, Her brother, Mr. Johu-
son, who Is Ml, accompanied ber to
her home n Ishnghayton, N. ¥,
Miss Jenule Pertiiia gave a birthday
purty In honor of her tenth birthday.
‘The misslonary soclety guve un tee
erewm social at the parsonnce.
FLUSHING. N. Y¥.
Flushing, N. ¥—The Kev. A. Q.
Norton of Philudelphia preached a
soulstirelng sermon at the Macedonia
A.M. B, Church on Sunday morning,
Four persons folned the church.
‘The sucred concert at the Macedonia
ALM. E. Church of, Sundy evening
was enjoyed by all.” ‘Those tuking
purt were: Itecltations, Mrs, Grooms,
Mrs, Young and Mr. Warner; Solos,
Mrs, Carter, Miss M. Davidson, James
H. Harris: duet, Einfly Sinlth and
Sulla Davidson, nid a selection by the
Macedonia Symphony Quartet.
The concert by the Pulpit Guild on
Thursduy evenlng was a grand suc-
cess. A fenture of the program wis
a lecture by tre pastor, the Rev. S. 11.
V. Gumbs, entitled “Seventy-five Dif:
ferent. Women.” z
Miss Lottle Williams, who has been
very Ml for the past mouth, ts con-
valeseent.
Misa Allee Ames was the week-end
guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Christian
of Brooklyn:
‘Mrs, J, Stewart made a flying trip to
visit her parents in Annapolis, Md,
ELMIRA, N. Y.
, Eusina,_N, ¥.—L, Vanputten, licen:
tate.of the Douglass Memorial AB, E.
Zion Church, preached an excellent ser:
mon at the Monumental Baptist Church
Sunday afternoon. to an appreciative
congrezation. With his boundless. en-
thasasm and clear conception. of the
Werd of Goi tacked up with acon:
sistent vodlt hie, he 1s destined to do
a amity wore for the Mavers kang
(On fast Saturday evenme an enthyss
ashe company et trtends Very pleaitly
Surprised Ale Frances Wilson, wile
the Rey 1D) Wilson, pastr of the
Monumental Raptst Ghureh, on the 1:
casion uf her Wrthdas\fter an ol
fachwmed. asket-warmimn with fa
Stet. collie pints, padblles and. dog
Ships, ai etvelepe eontammy a meat san
Seimwaves was presented to: Mes Wile
Sai Tadhadi ved tijose present 4 Mrs W
Be Vavtoe wher saul that twas a small
feet ef she estecst at whieh Mrs. Wil
son ae DehE a her many friends Wet
Tere much onoten Mrs Witson repher
with words oof thanks and apprceratee
for these Jove and the expressien ef 1
Fait inthe “watts which she Fecersed
Vat an the patty ut mbones Miter ahiel
all sare kav is qurtake af dehicint
Fefreshimunte [howe peetawt wore Mrs
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Wok Tater, Mee T Carer, Mew
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‘ Greensboro, N. C., .
C. H. Dennis, Mrs Donald Camtron,
the Misses Edith Carter, Frances Par-
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TERSEY CITY. N. T.
Jersey City, N. J.—Mrs, Flora Griggs
of New Canaan, Conn, with her litte
ten months old son, Clarence Hoffman
is visiting her mother, Mrs, Williamson,
land sister, Mes. E, B, Holden, 23 Oak
treet. Mrs: Griggs was accompanied as
far as New York by Lucius Griggs. She
will remain: in Jersey City for three
weeks.
} “Two large congregations greeted Pas:
tor Murray last Sunday and he delivered
two fine sermons; subjects, "The Power
lof Prayer” and’ “The Four Colored
Horses... Collection for the day very
good. ‘The Newark district conference
convened Wednesday and Thursday in
Plainfield, N. J. The Rev. A. L, Mur-
tay, A. B, Broady, Richard Ruffin, the
Res. A. N. Clark, Duncan Matheson and
a number of members attended. The
Rev. Solomon Porter Hood is presiding
elder. if
Mme. Anita Patti Brown of Chicago
is the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. A. L.
Murray, 28 Oak street. She will appear
in a recitat on Monday .evening, June
26, at Arlington Hall,
‘The Rev. 1. W, L. ‘Roundtree, presid-
fin~ elder of the Camden district of the
[New Jersey conference, was visiting in
the city this week,
Lafayette Presbyterian Church, the
Rev. Charles S. Freeman, pastor. Serv-
ices for Sunday, June 23: 10 a. m,
Brotherhood prayer service; I a.m.
sermon to the young (junior choir will
sing); 2.30 p. m.,,Bible school and adult
classes: 4 p. m.'C. E, Lyceum; 8.p. m,
the Masons will have their annual serv:
fice. Monday, June 26, the Senior
[Brotherhood "will hold” its regular
‘monthly meetng, and on Friday evening
June 30, the closing exercises for the
Sear will he held in the lecture room of
ithe church. An excellent program has
been arranged for the event. The ladies
‘are invited to these closing-exereises, A
Dread, pie and cake: Sale will be helt
Saturday evening, June 24, at the home
‘of Mrs, Harwell, under the auspices of
the Willing Workers.
Miss Marcia Brown, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs, John M. Brown, 43 Halladay
street, 1 a member of the graduating
class of the Dickinson high school. Miss
Brown has made a splendid record, and
1s the only representative of the race in
her class” She is taking the examina-
tons preliminary. to entering Barnard,
the college for girls affihated with Co-
lumbia University. -
| "The gold medal contests of the auxil-
faries of the Frances Harper W. C. T.
U. will be held Friday evening, June 30,
at Lincoln high school, Crescent and
Harrison avenues. There wills be six
contests, as follows: | Vocal—Contest-
fais, Thelma Miner, Harietta’ Helland
Inez Branham, Jessie Williams, Con
stance Perdue, Samner Freeman.” Y. P.
B. Oratorical—Contestants, Miss Odett
Wallace, “Migs Fanme Mulford, Miss
|Anna Wells. Miss Louise Scarce. Y. P
B, Vocal—Contestants, Miss Ethel Cas:
sell, Miss Terésa Jolson, Mise. Mabel
Wonchester, Mist Ethel Harwell, Mies
Viola Jackson. Matfons Oratericall—
Contestants. Mee” Jewste Abrams, Mee
Hcy Ciopton, Mré Luly Wrneht, Mrs
Sanarah Hurt, Mrs, Ehzabeth Preeinan,
Mere Lathan Wells” Parents) Vocal—
Comesfants: Ernest Jones. Mes Elizas
Hwtit Standard, Mrs Betty’ Posten, Mee
jRena Jefte= An urchestea will armch
[selectins ant Mme Ravenel will stn
lnuenier from Fandel’s Mess alt Pike
eill te 28 and IS cents
RAHWAY, N. J.
Rane, NF The Misses Lanme
Bend atid Luna" elle Jackson spa at Sunt
day an Wood! ridge Stettn Mise Rus ¢
Cons
Prank Harris, 29 Havdech strect, cele
Meated his twentwtls tarthday on Tune 12
Ales Naneo Powell wat tendered a
farewell parts ta a host af feremds at
the heme yf Me-and Mrs Thomas Shell,
We Tot Seott avunuc, mn Huesday ove
tess dame 12, 16, precious te her des
inthire te lier home, Meredutiville, Va,
Hans mits awe! redtestanente. ial
the tame pace raged Musee wats 1uF-
Roos
Rts
Foal
CCicxoaa
q Nal S
nished by William Tredwell and Will-
fam S, Maize, Among. those present
were the Missés Rose and Georgia Pip-
pinger, May. and Helen White, Angabelle
Jacigen, Lorena, Indiana. and, Fannie
jond, Etsie Jones, Margaret Winkler,
Pearl’ Fagans, Olive Timberlake, Mrs
Harold Childress and Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Shell, Messrs. Waldo Kinch,
Theodore Shell, Solomon Moore, Ber
yain McCaskill,’ William Tredwell, Jas.
Thomas, Frank Astman, Daniel Edgar,
Charles ‘Williams and William S. Maize.
‘The Craftsman’s Club bad. = lawn
party Wednesday evening, June 14, at
the home of Ms. and Mrs. Roy Osborne,
‘Central avenue. The yard was beauti-
fully decorated. Refreshtnents were for
sale which were enjoyed by all, so the
evening was spent very pleasantly.
Mise Lucy Callan, who js visiting ber,
sister, Mrs. John Lewis, St. George ave-,
nue, has joined the Helping Hand Club
of the Second Baptist Church, *
Mrs. John Taylor, Jr, and sons, Har-,
old and’ William, Union place, spent ‘the
week-end at Bayonne, N. J.
‘Mrs. Clinton ‘Taylor and niece, Flor-
‘ence, Union place, spent the week-end
at Matteawan, N. J
The Rev. ‘A. Wright is_going to
preach to the Helping.Iland Club of the
Second Baptist Church its first annual
sermon on Sunday evening, June 25.
The club will have a reception on Fri
day evening, June 30, at the home of the
‘secretary, William ‘S. Maize. Invita-
ons are being prepared for the recep~
ton now.
‘The Rey. Mr. Hamlett, Jerseyland
Park, will preach a_ sermon to. the
Women’s Missionary Circle of Rahway,
XN. J, at the Second Baptist Church,-on
Wednesday evening, June 28
On, Sunday morning the Rev. A.
Wright: preached the second sermon of
hus series on the Ten Commandments.
Ac was entitled “Honor Thy Father and
Mother.” In the evening the Rey. Mr.
Greenleaf of Montclair preached a
powerful sermon at the Second Baptist
Church.
WV, Stuart Nelson, who is working in
Montclair, N."J., spent the week-end
with his relatives, 228 Maple avenue.
Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Shell and son
Theodore spent . Sunday with | Mrs.
Shell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah
Gail, 199 Maple avenue,
‘Mir. Watson and Mrs. Childress and
son Joseph of Charlottesville, Va, who
have been spending a few weeks with
Mrs. Edgar and family, Edgar stveet,
are visiting relatives in ‘Brooklyn now.
‘The Rahway Colored Giants defeated
the St. Anthony's team of Elizabeth at
Uhaabeth last week, After a hard-
fought contest the Giants won. The
score was 5 to 4. The battery for Rah-
{gas was Charles Dawson and Ellsworth
cokes, _
SOMERVILLE, NJ. 3.4
Somniz, N. J—Frank Vandess;
Mrs, Ellwood Clark and danger
| Walter, Vanness svi taught 2
ster Sanley Vanness went to, Homesdabe:
‘Pa, and Kingston, N.Y, 10 votre
tives by auto Tuesday thorning. Mr!
and Mrs, Joseph Condit and daughter
will join them at Kingston Sunday.
Mrs, Geo. Kline’ was ealled to Lam-
hertville to see her mother, Mrs, Mary
Condit, who 1s quite ill >
Mil Novia’ Fait sent. Sunday in
town ‘
Mrs, Adaline VanDoren was able to
be out Sunday aiter being confined to
ier home for some time.
Charles Johnsun had the misfortune
ty have his collar? one broken,
Ar Suniiay ~ wrarterly meetinig “the
ROO HEC Reda cot asststed the. pastor:
the seruices all day, as did the. Rov.
Me Crumpler Ti and Brook, Ned?
GR. Parker, who has heen superitt
rendent af the Sunday. School, leaves
tan ths week Mrs. Darker has been
authe meliurch work here It is hoped
Ar and Mes Parker will have a pleas-
ant Sacatton
The Kee WD Robeson and the Rev.
1 C” Re'wsson went ta Cheyney to the
Genmenceniost at which Mise Robeson
Wits a graduate, :
| CW Tons attended the xraduat=
we exerts of the Tramneng School for
Nurses in Philadedghia, Pa,” Mise Bliza
Aan Venatde af New Brunswick was a
graduate
Mss Laura, Ech of Plainfield was in
tow Saturday .
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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1916
TWO DEMOCRATIC PLANKS.
In the Democratic platform adopted at the St. Louis convention is a plank which, if not written by the President, was put in with his full knowledge and consent; for he is reported as the real author of the St. Louis document. The following is the plank to which we refer:
"We challenge comparison of our record, our keeping of pledges, and our constructive legislation with those of any part of any time."
We need go no further than to quote the following plank adopted at the Baltimore convention in 1912:
"We favor a single Presidential term, and to that end urge the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution making the President of the United States ineligible for re-election, and we pledge the candidate of this convention to this principle."
Has President Wilson during his entire term made one single effort to keep that pledge? No; on the other hand, before his inauguration he took definite steps to prevent the pledge from being carried out.
The Democrats might, at least, have avoided making an exhibition of their candidate's persidy by leaving out the paragraph quoted above from their 1916 platform.
PREJUDICE IN THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The case of Charles M. Steinert, a Jew of this city, who states that he was barred from membership in the National Guard because of his race, gives us to know that we are not the only race so discriminated against.
It will not be interesting to watch how the Jews will fight this matter. Already a lawyer has been put on the job, and you may rest assured that enough money and influence will be put behind him to carry the issue through successfully. When it becomes generally known among the Jews of this city that they are barred from the New York National Guard, we pity the fate of the men who are responsible for the discrimination. The tremendous Jewish financial power will be brought against them, and they will either surrender or be crushed.
Here is the great difference between the Jew and the Negro; when we are wronged we have to go and beg and plead for a little justice; the Jew demands, his money enables him to do it.
The wise thing for the Negro to do is to form as close an alliance with the Jew as is possible, so that the latter in fighting for his own rights will, in some degree, fight for ours also. This was the case in the splendid civil rights bill which was passed in
VIEWS and REVIEWS
We could enumerate many reasons why Woodrow Wilson should be defeated. We could review his whole shifting, temporizing policy with the belligerent countries of Europe. We could go over the entire series of his contradictory and dumfounding actions with regard to Mexico, which have brought us into a state of war with that country, and which before these lines are printed may bring us to actual warfare. We might answer the chief claim on which he goes before the country, that of having kept the United States out of the present war, by pointing out that no European nation has sought a quarrel with us, that any man can keep out of a fight who can run fast enough or stand an unlimited number of cuffs and kicks. We could show that the prosperity of which the Administration boasts is only blood money. In reply to the Democratic platform motto, "Peace with honor," we could cite the sinking of the Lusitania still unayowed, the flag in Mexico still unsaluted, and the deaths of hundreds of American soldiers and civilians at the hands of Mexicans on both sides the Rio Grande still unanswered for.
But even if Wilson's diplomacy with the European nations was above all criticism, if his Mexican policy had resulted in the establishment of order and good government in that republic, if the present sectional prosperity was entirely independent of the war, if Germany had humbly apologized for sinking the Lusitania, and the whole Mexican people had groveled in the dust before the American flag, we should still be against Woodrow Wilson because Woodrow Wilson has shown that he is against the Negro.
It matters not to us, as a race, what the issues are; we are obliged to stand upon this one vital issue. It is regrettable that, as American citizens, we must take such a position, but it is forced upon us and we can do nothing less.
Woodrow Wilson has not stood, with regard to the Negro...even with the broad minded men of the Democratic party. He has stood with the Floke Smiths, the Vardamans, the Tillmans and the Bleses.
It is the duty of every colored voter to prepare and qualify himself for the coming election. It is his duty, to use every ounce of influence and pressure which he can bring to bear either as an individual or a member of the race to bring about the defeat of Woodrow Wilson.
THE SURPASSING OF BRYAN.
We have always considered that W. J. Bryan as a generator and dispenser of oratorical hot air, was peerless and unrivaled throughout the length and breadth of these United States, but the St. Louis convention proved there is a greater than Bryan. This greater one is Judge Wescott of New Jersey, who placed the name of Woodrow Wilson in nomination. Bryan also spoke at the convention. He lugged in his famous "cross of gold," pressed down his famous "crown of thorns," and stood Christ before Pilate, but Judge Wescott's speech made Bryan's sound like a logical argument by Elihu Root.
Listen to the opening sentences of Judge Wescott, the super-Bryan. We say listen to them, because hearing is the particular faculty to which they appeal:
Prophecy is fulfilled. The eternal verities of righteousness have prevailed. Undismayed by the calamities of war, unmoved by vituperation and vain declamation, holding to the pure altar of truth, the schoolmaster is statesman, the statesman financier, the financier emancipator, the emancipator pacificator, the pacificator the moral leader of Democracy.
It would be natural to think that an orator who started his flight at such an elevation could do nothing thereafter, but flounder, down from one anticlimax to another, that he could not possibly wing his way to any sublimer altitudes; but to do that would be to underestimate Judge Wescott's ability as an oratorical aviator. He rises steadily from one dizzy height to another still dizzier, until he reaches that rarified region where his perfervid words expand themselves into tenuous gas.
Listen to this, on Woodrow, the producer of prosperity:
There stands the astounding phenomenon of American prosperity. What is its explanation? The Euclid of financial theory, worked to a demonstration measures for the country's relief. He promptly put into effect the legislative expression of a great programme. He did not talk. He did things. He dynamited the monetary dams and let credit flow to the remotest corners of the land, its spray dashing even upon foreign shores.
Realizing the danger of being charged with attempting to paint the lily or add another hue to the rainbow, we nevertheless suggest that Archimedes would have better fitted into the picture than Euclid, for it was the former who worked his theories out into practical results; furthermore, it seems a bit inharmonious to compare Woodrow with anything that came out of Africa.
It would, of course, be entirely out of order to intimate that the war has anything to do with this "astounding phenomenon of American prosperity," or that there are still certain corners of the country and a considerable number of the inhabitants thereof that have not yet felt its flow or even been dashed by its spray.
It is unfurling over the trenches of the struggling nations. From the vantage ground of imperishable Americanism the matchless craft of a real pacifist has not only avoided all war but is leading the world into the ways of peace. From the smouldering ruins of a thousand cities, over the graves of millions of brave men, out of the blackness of the battle smoke arising from the obscurities of national passions, already the peoples of the earth recognize the dim outlines, growing ever more distinct, of the composite soul of America in the patient and humane wisdom of the world's real pacificator.
We must say that we do not quite like "matchless craft"; the word "craft" strikes us as being too close to "craftiness," a trait which has more than once been attributed to Woodrow. Nor are we able, through the "blackness of the battle smoke," to discern anything that even remotely looks like Woodrow, "the world's real pacificator."
But, on the Wescott hotairoplane we take another use:
When the imperialism of Europe cast the iron dice of destiny America threw the moral dice of destiny. America staked the principles of her justice. There they stand in untarnished integrity in the gaze of a stricken world.
We feel sure that we shall not be accused of quibbling when we hint that portraying America as taking part in a sort of international crap game is not in keeping with her character in the preceding
Woodrow has not had and, perhaps, will never again have a panegyrist like Wescott. Nominees have before now been extravagantly extolled by nominators, but never has one been politically defied so completely. Wescott took Woodrow up and set him on a kind of political Olympus. In a speech of this kind where, the speaker is so intently bent on claiming everything possible for his subject, it is strange to see such a sentiment as the following slip in: America, prosperous, peaceful, blessed, is so because the inscrutable purposes of God intended it. The contrast between Europe in flames and suffering, the United States peaceful and prosperous, is the divine contrast.
Here in an unguarded moment the orator takes American peace and prosperity and blessedness and gives credit for them to God. We skip other passages that we might cite and come to the now famous peroration, which, it is said, raised the assembled Democratic hosts out of their chairs and set them to howling. Here it is:
Out of the ruins and sufferings of the present conflict will arise a temple of justice whose dome will be the blue vault of heaven; its illuminants the eternal stars; its pillars the everlasting hills; its ornaments the woods and bountiful fields; its music the rippling rills, the song of birds, the laughter of happy childhood; its diapason the roar of mills and the hum of industry, its votaries the peoples of the earth; its creed, on which hangs all 'the law and the prophets, "Love they neighbor as thyself." Above its altars in ineffaceable color will live eternally the vision of its artificer.
What that all means, we confess we do not know. Doubtless, when the Judge got it off his hearers said, "We don't know what he's saying, but it sounds good."
We suppose it is intended to be a picture of the temple of justice that Woodrow built. The first part of the description sounds familiar; it fits a temple built by a greater artificer than Woodrow; it is, we should say, an outdoor scene before bedtime on a starlit night in June. As to the "diapason," we were not aware that temples, especially temples of justice, had diapasons—but, anyhow, why lug in a suburb of Pittsburgh and spoil the whole idyllic picture?
Enough! The reader must now realize that the bitterest defeat which William Jennings Bryan has met was not in his oft repeated failure to land the presidency, but his defeat before the St. Louis convention as the champion inflator of flatulent oratorical periods. Henceforth the championship medal which he has so long worn, that medal moulded from an alloy of sounding brass and tinkling cymbals, will be worn upon the breast of Judge Wescott.
Baltimore is responsible for a story about a truck horse named Bull which belongs to a brewery company, and is very fond of his beer. It is said that for twenty years Bull has taken his glass of beer at the bar kept by the company at its plant after coming in from a day's work. And what is more, that he is wiser than some men, in that he knows when he has had enough. It is claimed that he drinks his beverage from a glass, and that after two or three glasses he trots off to his stall, and nothing can prevail upon him to touch another drop.
This Baltimore story goes on to say:
Bull also drinks while on duty, but this impaired his efficiency to any great extent. If the horse is delivering goods he will often stay one of the older customers and not budge until Bull has never been sick in all his years of service former mate, Mike, did not imbibe, and consequently dead on the street during a hot spell.
As a brewery advertisement, this is ever seen; but as a story, we can only say been most appropriately named.
Bull also drinks while on duty, but this does not seem to have impaired his efficiency to any great extent. His keeper says that when the horse is delivering goods he will often stand in front of a saloon of one of the older customers and not budge until he has received his drink. Bull has never been sick in all his years of service in the brewery. His former mate, Mike, did not imbue, and consequently, so it is said, dropped dead on the street during a hot spell.
As a brewery advertisement, this is one of the best we have ever seen; but as a story, we can only say of it that the horse has been most appropriately named.
To the friends of the Late Booker House may not be of a high grade of intelligence, it is very peculiar that even
Don't neglect to send in your contributions to the Memorial Fund. We are sure that it is your desire to contribute to this Fund. It means much to you and a great deal more to the thousands of boys and girls seeking an education at Tuskegee Institute. Help make Tuskegee an enduring monument to his memory. We urge the members of our race to do their part. Our white friends are doing their part. It is up to us to keep faith and show that we have pride in our own.
All persons who pledged to subscribe to the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. campaign and who have failed to pay. should begin now. It is up to us to keep faith. We cannot expect co-operation in the things we desire unless we give real co-operation. Send in your subscriptions—don't be begged. It is an obligation that you contracted and you should make it good.
We shall be pleased to locate in good homes any teachers planning to attend the National Educational Association Convention to be held in this city during the week of July 3; or they can write the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. 2303 7th Avenue, who will be glad to find stopping places. Send postage for reply.
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY
16 the Emperor of the Ace.
Thursday evening, June 8. the Morgan House colored waiters, gave a cake walk, and advertised it far and near, and the papers announced that the judges at this highly, elevating and very creditable entertainment were the present city judge, two ex-city, judges, one of, whom is an Irishman, and two Jewish merchants. Every effort was made to get a crowd of people there other than colored people, and you can well imagine that at an entertainment of this kind among colored people the effort to get people there other than colored people was successful. While the waiters in the Morgan
House may not be of a high grade of intelligence, it is very peculiar that men in a public place like a hotel, day in and day out; the year round, cannot see and hear the noise causes other people to respect colorful people, and especially colored women.
To-day no church or society of any kind, outside of the colored people, ever gives a public entertainment unless it is a take-off on colored people—a minstrel show, the prize feature of which is the cake walk. Would colored people be permitted into a dance held by other people except in the menial capacity of taking care of their wraps or serving food? Has the craze for money taken such a strong hold on colored people that they are ready and eager to sell their self-respect and eager to for a 25-cent ticket for people to come into some place and see them make monkeys of themselves and engage in a calk walk which is one of the most triluring frivolous childish, silly, disgraceful and degrading pastimes anyone who claims to be respectable and the least bit intelligent ever engaged in?
It is simply disgusting and those who take part in them, men and women, do not deserve respect. For colored people to organize and engage in such a public entertainment as a cake walk might not have been wondered at 45 years ago, but to-day when they are fighting almost for the right to live it is strange that they should engage in this kind of thing, not only in this city but anywhere. The world respects a man or a race of people only so far as he or it respects himself or itself. The Morgan House waiters may think they have done a line thing, perhaps they made out of the venture five or six dollars each, maybe more, and some of the persons there who were not told them what an enjoyable affair it was: but I can tell them that the judges and everyone else there, not a colored person, has nothing except disgust and the very deepest disrespect in his heart for men who are willing to and do exploit their own people and make of them a mockery and a jeer for others for the masty, insignificant, childish sum, each realized, if he realized anything, out of this entertainment.
Instead of trying to guard against everything that tends towards disrespect to their people, these waiters are organizing the very movements that bring only disrespect and disgrace. It is to be hoped that the cake walk, a thing which has brought as much ridicule and disrespect on colored people as anything that can be recalled to mind, will never be indulged in again by colored people anywhere, and surely not here in Poughkeepsie. I wish the editor of THE AGR had time some day to speak generally in THE AGR on the effects of such things as cake walks on the fortunes of colored people.
"Do thoughts that came to you in the long age ever return?" asked the originator of silly questions. "Not unless I enclose stamps." answered the literary party.—Chicago Dalk, News.
All correspondents of THE NEW YORK AGE are requested to take notice that the 4TH. OF JULY falls on TUESDAY. Because of this they are requested to make a special effort to have their news letters for week of July 6 in THE AGE office on MONDAY, JULY 3RD.
THE AWAKENING OF HEZEKIAH JONES.
"The Awakening of Hezekiah Jones," from the pen of the "veteran writer, John E. Bruce (Bruce Grit) may be referred to as a political narrative importantly produced. The story, although familiar to most of us, is graphically and interestingly written as to be entertaining. The book deals with political conditions as they affect the Negro generally—about the colored voters in a town holding the balance of power, mainly responsible for Republican victories, and receiving the usual reward for their loyalty and undivided support—the "gird hand," profuse flattery and a few minor jobs, until Hezekiah Jones begins to see the light and play politics as it should be played. Hezekiah Jones is portrayed as the leader of the colored constituency; but, unlike many of our colored leaders of today, Hezekiah Jones, instead of bending all efforts to capture a political plum for himself, proves to be a real leader by fighting intelligently and effectively to secure political positions for other colored men. One gets the impression, upon reading Mr. Bruce's book, that he selected his characters from every day life.
CHARLESTON, S. C
CHARLESTON, S. C.-Wm. A. Dart, son of the late Rev. J. L. Dart, has returned to the city from Boston, where he has been prosecuting a course in law. Miss Edith Hayes is spending a month's vacation in Savannah. Miss Rosa Denton has left for New York, where she will spend a few months. Miss Maud Hyatt has returned to the city from a short visit to Walterboro. The funeral of Percy L. Howard took place in the New Tabernacle, Fourth Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, June 4. The Rev. R. W. Mance, pastor of Mount Zion A. M. E. Church of this city, has been elected to succeed Bishop W. W. Beckett as president of Allen University, Columbia. Dr. Mance has been congratulated by a host of friends on his advancement. The Sunday School of St. Mark's Episcopal Church held its annual picnic at Kenwell's Point last week.
The parochial school of St. Luke's R. E. Church, of which the Rev. Wm. De Veaux is principal, held its closing exercises on Monday evening, June 5. The program was well rendered. The funeral service of Chapel W. Gordon was held in Holy Trinity R. E. Church on Friday afternoon, June 9. The Rev. D. J. Jenkins left the city for New York City last week. The Interdenominational Ministers' Union has arranged for its annual banquet for Friday evening, June 16. Archdeacon Baskerville has returned to the city from Petersburg, Va., where he attended the commencement exercises of the Bishop Payne Divinity School and the annual meeting of the Alumni Association. Several days ago the Hospital and Training School for Nurses in this city closed a successful school year. The following young women received their diplomas: Misses E. A. Nelson, C. E. Trecott and W. A. Vaughan. The address to the graduating class was delivered by Dr. M. M. Edwards.
On Sunday afternoon, June 11, a large mass meeting was held on the Y. M. C. A. grounds. The object of the meeting was to collect the first installment of the $5,000 due on the property. A. J. Clement, president of the association, made a very encouraging report of the campaign. Those taking part on the program were the Revs. M. B. McPherson, J. B. Middleton and J. A. Robinson, E. O. Getay, assistant secretary of the Central Branch, and W. A. Dart delivered strong addresses in the interest of the campaign. The choirs of Centenary M. E. Church and Zion Presbyterian, under the direction of Profs. Moore and Logan, respectively, rendered inspiring music. Archdeacon Backerville presided.
The commencement, exercise of Miss Ellen Sander's primary and intermediate school was held on Monday evening, June 12. An exceptionally fine program was rendered.
The men's club of Calvary Church held a delightful collation on Monday night, June 12, at the residence of Allen Manigault, 153 Ashley avenue.
Mrs. Rebecca Stowe, who died on Sullivan's Island June 12, was buried in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, June 14.
The annual literary program and banquet of the Interdenominational Ministers' Union on Friday evening, June 16, was a charming affair. The following ministers took part in the programs: I. B. Middleton, C. W. Crawford, N. W. Greene, J. E. Beard, E. L. Baskerville, T. E. J. Ball, U. L. Hardy, M. M. Mazoun, A. L. De Mond, S. Simmons and R. W. Mance. The president, the Rev. C. H. Ugeans, was master of ceremonies. Miss Lucile De Veaus presided at the piano.
The Charleston Industrial School held its commencement exercises on Friday morning, June 16. The Rev. R. W. Mance, president-elect of Allen University, delivered an eloquent and pointed address to the graduating class.
HOLLY SPRINGS: MISS
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss—Mrs. Corinella Hijes, of Oxford, was in the city this week, the guest of Mrs. William Richardson, Mrs. Susie Harris Frear is very sick at her home on West College street. Wesley Ross is at Dawson Springs, Ky., for his health. Misses Gertie McDonald and Annie Forbes, after spending several weeks with their friend, Miss Jeanne McCall, Montgomery, Ma., have returned. Mrs. J. H. Howard and her two little sons,
FUND CONTRIBUTION
Through the efforts of Mrs. J. W.
Hardin, superintendent Bethel Baptist
Sunday School, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
takes its place in the ranks with those
communities that are, honoring by their
financial efforts the memory of the late
Dr. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Hardin,
through personal solicitation, collected
the sum of $13 which she has sent
in to THE NEW YORK AGE Fund
for the memorial. The money was
brought in to THE AGE office by Mrs.
Herbert A. Payne, the daughter of Mr.
Hardin, and the contributors are as follows:
THE NEW YORK AGE. FUND
Zion A. M. E. Church.....$11.5
R. F. Washington.....1.00
Nelson House Waiters.....275
Members Ebenezer Baptist Church
G. W. Hayes, $1; Mrs. M. Pres-
ton, $1; Mrs. Parker, $1; Miss
Gertrude Henley, $1; R. Tanner,
25c.; J. W. Ellis, 25c.; Mrs.
J. W. Hardin, 60c.; Miss Toil-
ver., $1.
Total .....$13.00
Previously acknowledged .....59.00
Total to date ..... $72,00
THE RUSSELL' GIBSON DIME FUND
FOR BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
1
Let your children send in their dimes to the Russell Gibson Dime Fund for the Booker T. Washington Memorial. Each contribution will be acknowledged through The Age.
Previously acknowledged. $27.31
who have been visiting her parents in Montgomery, Ala. have returned home. Mrs. Lucy McDanold spent several days with her daughter, Mrs. Lella Lewis, in Memphis. Mrs. M. E. Richardson visited her children in Memphis Sunday. Odell Richardson will spend the summer in St. Louis. Mrs. Joe Miller is on the sick list. The Rev. W. Y Dukins, pastor of Previdence M. Church of Holly Springs, preached at Hope Will Sunday. That church is now without a pastor. Miss Paulin Johnson is in Memphis for the summer with her mother:
LET US LAUGH
SAVED.
"If it hadn't been for his wife, Barton would have squandered his entire fortune."
"What did she do?"
"She just anticipated him."—Boston. Transcript.
IMPROVED SINCE.
"Didn't Columbus discover America?"
"I believe so," said Mr. Dustin Stax; "but it took some of us financiers to show what could be done with it."—Washington Star.
AND RENO?
A post-office romance:
Friendship, N. Y.
Love, Va.
Kissimmee, Fla.
Ring, Ark.
Parson, Ky.
Columbia (S. C.) State.
HER LIMITATIONS
"Poor June? She's run down another 'workingman' with a wife and six children!"
"Well? She can't steer, eat chocolates, keep her feet on six pedals, and run down rich and unattached bachelors exclusively, can she?"—Puck
MUZZLED
Speaking of garters—have you heard of the Harvard students who spied a pair with silver clasps in a Harvard Square shop-window, and thinking to raise a smile at least, from the character at the counter, asked the price of a dog-collar, polling at the same time to the silver-closed garter. She turned, looked sweetly at the young men, and said: "We do not separate them for puppies, sir."—Boston Herald.
On "exhibition day," the teacher gave out the word "hazardous" for a boy to spell; and to her great surprise he promptly spelled it "hazardous." Thinking that definition might kill his memory, she asked him to give the meaning, whereupon her astonishment was intensified with the reply, "A female hazard."
"Give three reasons for saying the earth is round," confronted Sandy on an examination paper, "My teacher says it's round, the book says it's round, and a man told me it was round." At his high school entrance examination the physiology paper asked "How many times does your pulse beat a minute?" Sandy put down his pen, opened his watch on the desk beside him, grasped his pulse, and calmly counted.—Century.
R SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS
IN JUNE 12 TO JULY 21, 1916
VISION DURING LAST THREE YEARS
THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1816.
AMES W. JOHNSON AT
GA. STATE I. COLLEGE
SAVANNA H. GA.—Commencement week at the Georgia State Industrial College
Prot. Richard R. Wright, president, was marked by a series of interesting exercises. Probably the feature of the week is the address delivered on Tuesday night, June 13, at the anniversary exercises of the literary society by James Weldon Johnson of New York City, contributing editor of THE New York Age. He was for seven years United States consul to Nicaragua and Venezuela.
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This was the twenty-fifth commencement of the college, and the baccalaureate session was preached by the Rev. Richard K. Wright, Jr., who was the first college graduate of this school. Youna Mr. Wright is editor of the Christian Recorder, Philadelphia, Pa. The person was preached on Sunday, June 11, the word "Rabbitbout" from John 20,16, being used as a text. After expressing his pleasure at coming back to the scene of his boyhood life and early childhood, the minister said:
I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate the State of Georgia upon this special institution, which is one of the most investments the State has made of its own upbuilding. I have planned to make a careful comparison of what the State spends for its educational institutions and penal institutions for dared people—the relative amount of money put in buildings and grounds in equipment, in salaries of teachers and wardens and guards, etc. and then find out what the State gets from its investment, its citizenship, in industry, in peace and security, but I realize that on such occasion as this any additional comparison as this would be easier, but I do trust that such more money be made, for I am sure that it will convince the most obstinate that every cent spent at this college is the newest kind of business investment the State could make, and that in proportion as it makes this paying investment in education, it will have to lay out less money in the mere expense of "pensions."
becoming reminiscent, the speaker said. I come to this institution the second or of its existence—twenty-four years ago. To-day there are only the persons connected with this institution who were then among its officers and teachers, and who have conceived during the twenty-five years of its existence and those men are Gen P W. Moldrim, the chairman of the commission, and Prof. R. R. Wright, the president of the college—the one a white man, the other a black man—who should typify the cordial relation which should exist among the races.
"I hear we shall all be long dead before a generation having better perspective than we have will give these men, that ir just deserts in the kind of life they have done this quarter of a century. What it means not merely for St. Johnah, not merely for Georgia, not merely for the South, but for our common country, in the working out of our vexing problems—only the historian will be able to justify well."
Speaking of service, the speaker said: 'The world is coming to Jesus' idea of service. Men once counted greatness in good, in ancestry, in training; but Jesus counts it in service. Not what school you do to, or how long you go, but what you do.' Monday night, June 12, the students of the literary department presented Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' to a raised house.
James W. Johnson's Address.
Sunday night Mr. Johnson delivered to the library to the literary societies in the remarkable impression. After creating the school upon its remarkable progress he said in part, "The hundred years ago, the Americar-North was a naked savage over whom there was a controversy waged as whether or not he bed a human soul as to whether or not he could be made susceptible to religious teaching. Later as a slave, he became the subject of a controversy as to whether or not he contained sufficient gray matter to enable him to master even the requirements of learning; as to whether he could ever make English speech mode of thought fully his own.
T. E. is a freeman, he is the
sage of a controversy as to his right
to own citizenship in this great
America in democracy, as to his fitness
for membership in the American
Nation. The Negro had only to show
them kindly qualities of his heart
that he had a human soul,
not only to master the book to
know that he could learn."
To ask her discussed three classes of the first class, who are the New York friends, the second, who had a particular love and the third class, who consisted of the enemies of the race. The rating which I have given these several classes holds good not only for the country at large, but for a separate State and community. Here in the State of Georgia, here in the State of Savannah, who are your friends. Who are they that would not see you a wrong or commit an act and not against you, that are willing to extend to you a helping hand that爱你 should have the opportunity to develop mind and soul, that is to recognize character and worth, that, even now as before, and to listen you and the fury which will times rise up and seek to destroy. To call their names would call the long roll of the other hand, who are against you, whether you are wrong, whether you be worthy. I do not need to assure it not a significant fact that in each State and community our lives among the highest and most deserved of sentiment among the most majorly calls for threefold our part. Those who are we must hold; and we must justify their friendship and their hopes. Those who are intended of us, we must seek to understand their interest, and by understanding create in them the common. Those who fight is simple, therefore our effort must be made, not single.
be seen the colored West Indian
man in London, and he is more Eng-
lard.
lish than a lord. I have seen the Halitan man in Paris, and he is more Fronchy than a marquis. I belows he could make a good Chinaman, with the exception of the pigtail—and some of us could even do that. This inherent power of adaptability is one of our greatest assets. It serves to blunt the arrows of persecution, and to temper the blows of oppression that would otherwise crush us. In spite of the fact that the Negro is of a more divergent type from the dominant race in this country than is any other distinct race variety, yet he is able to come into closer touch than any of the less divergent types. He comes closer than the Japanese or the Chinese or any other Asiatic people can possibly come. This fact is nowhere more strikingly illustrated than in the South. Here the Negro is supposed to be more deeply displaced than in any other section of country; still, colored people who come into close touch with the whites live with them on terms of the greatest intimacy. These same white people entrust to them their children, their family treasures and their family secrets; in trouble they often go to them for comfort and counsel; in slikness they often rely upon their case. This affectionate relation between the Southern whites and those colored people who came into close touch with them has not been overdrawn in fiction. In plain language, the Negro has about him what might be called winning ways. And those winning ways are not a show of mere sycophancy, but the spring from an overflowing source of love within us that compels some response on the part of those who learn to know us; they are our most effectual arm of defense.
"In these days of hy phenated citizenship, when this country seems no longer a nation, but a concentration camp of foreigners, the Nexro takes his place with the original American stocks. He bears no reserved allegiance to any potentate either upon the Nile or the Congo; he is wholly American." The speaker made a sincere plea for "preparedness," and urged the members of his race to develop themselves along all lines that mean for good citizenship. His address made a profound impression upon all who heard him
Commencement Day.
Wednesday, June 14, was commencement day proper, and the principal address was delivered by the Ritit Re Benjamin J. Kelley, Catholic bishop of Savannah. In referring to the complimentary introduction of the bishop by President R. K. Wright, the bishop said that he was against lawlessness, lynching, and every phase of injustice practiced against the Negro, and would be as long he lives. In the course of his remarks he said:
"I admit—and the admission shames me—that the colored people of the South have not been treated by the whites always as justice and Christianity demand, and this recognition imposes upon me the duty of reparation as far as lies in my power; and I have never allowed an opportunity to pass without a statement by me of my feelings/in this matter. We are living side by side in this glorious republic and it is our duty in our daily lives to exemplify those virtues on which the stability of our country depends. Without justice, charity, and forhearance no American spirit is possible."
Prof. Otis Ashmore of Savannah delivered the diplomas to forty-eight graduates. The alumny association presented to the school an oil painting of President Wright, which was unveiled by two little children. It was the work of a colored artist, J. H. Adams. The enrollment for the year, representing 94 counties, was 502, the largest in the history of the school.
School Makes Progress.
Since the school started twenty-five years ago, more than 6,000 students have received instruction at the college, and of this number nearly 700 are graduates of the various departments. They are following almost every line of endeavor from principals of schools to various industrial pursuits. There are fourteen trades taught at the school. In 1891 the school began with three buildings, and since that time fifteen new buildings have been erected, making eighteen in all. This includes the boys' dormitory, domestic science hall, laundry, industrial building, auditorium, dairy barn, professors' cottages, etc.
The Georgia State Industrial College is one of the few State institutions which have a full college course. It has already graduated a large number and the college department for 1910-17 will contain 39 freshmen, 8 sophomores, 4 juniors and 6 seniors, a total of 57.
The school is enjoying a high degree of popularity. President Wright has succeeded in pleasing the good, will of the leading white and colored people of this city and State. He has just inaugurated a movement for a detention home for homeless and dependent colored children. He is receiving great encouragement, and a large number of checks have been sent for this movement, including one for $1,000.
FLORIDA A. & M. COLLEGE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College, located at Tallahassee, closed its twenty-ninth year June 1 with one of the most notable commencements in its history. There were in all twenty-two graduates, eleven receiving the diploma of the English Normal Department and eleven receiving the degree of Bachelor of Science.
The commencement season opened with senior chapel on Saturday, May 28, when the seniors, escorted by the choir and the presidents of the two junior classes, entered chapel for the last time as students. The Parable of the Talents, read by President Young, was all the sermon necessary to remind the classes of what their college expected of them.
On Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. clock the students, faculty, alumni, graduates and visitors assembled in the grove to the east of Duval Hall for the academic procession preceding the baccalaureate exercises in Gibbs Chapel. Bishop C.H. Phillips, of Nashville, Tenn., preached an eloquent sermon, based upon the text, "What Is Man?" found in Psalm VIII. On Sunday evening the annual sermon to the religious societies was preached by the Rev. S. A. Downer, pastor Laurel Street, Pegsbyteran "Church, Jacksonville, Fla.
On Monday evening the anniversary of the literary societies and the sixth
annual faculty prize declamation contest was held in Gibber' Chapel. This year the following students were successful in making the contest: Ollie McCoy, Timothy McKinney, Lawson Thomas James Espy and Theodore Massenburg. The judges were: Prof. J, R; Bulkley of Cllin University, Orangeburg, S.C.; Levi Alexander of Ocala, Fla., and Msg. E. B. Jones of the A. & M. College faculty. The first prize, $10 gold, was awarded to Lawson Thomas; the second prize, $5 gold, to James Espy. Prizes were also awarded to the following men for keeping the cleanest rooms during the college year: First prize, $15, to William Murrell of Gainesville; Arnett Bambeau of Donaldsonville, Ga.; Leroy Livingston of Marianna, and Edward Delosse of Gainesville. Second price of $10 to Frank Eaverly, Sanford; Raleigh Allen, Tampa, and Leander Massey of Tampa. These prizes were offered by the Phelps Stokes Foundation through the Thomas Jesse Jones, specialist of the National Bureau of Education, to encourage cleanliness and order in their living departments among the colored boys in Southern institutions of learning.
On Tuesday, evening the annual musicale of the department of vocal and instrumental music was held. Wednesday was class day and was filled from morning until far into the night with important and interesting activities. From 9 to 11 o'clock the various departments were open for inspection. At 10 o'clock the alumni held their annual business and literary session. At this meeting a prize of $5 in gold was awarded on behalf of the alumni to Alumni Goode of Pensacola for having the highest record in scholarship for the last two years of the college course; and Arabelia Leggett of Key West for having the highest record in the English normal course. In the afternoon the classes assembled on the lawn at Duval Hall for their class day exercises. A large crowd of interested spectators saw the historic spade handed down to the next class and listened to the class orator, Oscar Alfred Lynch. At 8 o'clock in the evening on the battalion ground "The Comedy of Errors" was presented in Elizabethan getting by the members of the graduating classes.
Thursday morning, June 1, at 10:30 o'clock, the annual commencement ceremonies were held in Gibbs Chapel. The exercises were simple and dignified. After the academic procession had entered the chapel to the statera sirs of the "March of the Priests," the audience, standing, sang the college song. Scripture reading by the Rev. J.B. Hankerson, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Tallahassee; the Choral Union sang "Daybreak," and "the commencement speaker, Dr. S.G. Atkins, principal of Slater Normal and Industrial School, Winston-Salem, N.C., was introduced by President Young. His subject was the "Conservation of Manhood," and seldom has an outgoing class been more eloquently addressed or more wholesomely advised.
At the close of the address the classes were nominated, for their diplomas and degrees by Dean J. C. Wright of the Academic Department, and these were formally conferred by President Youngs Announcements of the summer school open from June 12 and the opening of the regular session on October 15 made, and exercises closed with the singing of "God Be With You Till We Meet Again."
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ROGERSVILLE, Tenn.—The thirty-third annual commencement exercises of Swift Memorial College, the Rev W H Franklin, president, began Tuesday, May 30, and continued through Thursday, June 8. The various programs were interesting and educative, in auring fully up to the high standard that the institution has always maintained. The following order was observed throughout commencement week Tuesday evening, concert by primary and intermediate departments Wednesday evening, class supper given by the president in honor of the graduating class Thursday evening, closing exercises of grammar department Friday evening, the annual prize speaking contest, in which a gold medal is given the successful contest for excellence in oratory S. Sunday, 10:30 A.M. baccalaureate sermon by the Rev J. R. Riley, pastor emeritus, Shiloh Presbyterian Church Knoxville, Tenn.
Monday evening, "The Merchant of Venice," produced by a club of college and normal students.
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Tuesday evening, a cantata, "Saul, King of Israel," by the choral class, under the direction of Prof. G. C. Robinson.
Wednesday evening, annual address by Dr. P. M. Flack, class of 1896, of Louisville, Ky. Subject, "Racial Defects." Dr. Flack in his own characteristic way delivered an eloquent, logical, scholarly and masterly plea that our young men and young women conserve their powers of body, mind and spirit in order that we may rightly take our place in a safe and sane citizenship as a positive and constructive force in this country. In glowing terms he paid a most beautiful tribute to the memory of the pioneers in the social, moral, economic and spiritual uplift of Afro-Americans.
• Thursday, 2.30 p. m., the annual musical by the classes in instrumental music. S p. m., the culmination and climax came in the brilliant graduating exercises of the normal department, when the class, sixteen in number, eight young men and eight young women, received their diplomas.
The exhibits from the sewing and domestic arts department were large and varied, and excelled in attraction and skill those of any previous year. President Franklin expressed himself as being highly pleased with the growth of the college, both in the increased enrollment and efficiency of the students and graduates and in the appreciation and support of the institution by the general public. He asserted that in many respects this was the most successful year in the history of the college. The enrollment for the year was 205.
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Youngstown, O. L.-Eugene Tuner and wife on June 3 gave an elaborate birthday party at the Harvester Country Club. Covers were laid for the following guests. Mr and Mrs. Clerence Hutchins, Boston; Mr and Mrs. Zandis, Mrs. Woods and son of Wheeling, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hunter, Boston, Bert Goodlow, R. T. Fletcher, Cleveland; Mrs. West, Wm. Ridout, Mr. Goodlow was toastmaster. After dinner the party enjoyed themselves with tues, croquet and other games.
Mr. and Mrs. Tuner would like to locate her sister, who is now Mrs. Anna Logan, formerly Miss Anna Kelly. Please notify Mrs. Tuner, 220 East Federal street, Youngstown, O.
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Ms. June, 51 North Lane, underwent an operation at the ho-pital and is doing nicely.
Miss Clara Johnson of Chambersburg, Pa. is the guest of her aunts, Mr. Hawkins and Mrs. Anna Johnson.
There will be a literary and musical entertainment given in New Castle, Pa., June 29, at Bethel A. M. E. Church under the auspices of the Independent chore of Youngstown, Lee Carter, director. Mrs C. A. Jackson is at the bedside of her brother, A. E. Simmons, in Mt Vernon, who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Docket spent Sunday with relatives in Salem, O. Sunday was the fourth anniversary of the Rev. J. T. Ogburn as curate of the St. Augustine Episcopal Mission. Services all day. At 7.45 p.m. special services. Ensign Brown, lay reader of St. John's Church, spoke, and the Rev. A. L. Fraser, rector of the parish, preached an able sermon. During the Rev. Mr. Ogburn's fourth year 65 members have been added. $1,100 spent for improvements. $3,000 raised for all punts. The property is valued at $3,500, with about $500 mortgage. The exercises closed Monday evening with a lawn fete, and the day was a grand success.
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NEW ORLEANS, La.—George Doyle left June 6 for Chicago, where business may keep him until October. J. C. Jolivette is authorized to solicit advertisements for the pamlet of the history of the institution of Orphans, destroyed by the hurricane September 29, 1915. The proceeds are for the rebuilding fund. The news agency at 1540 Spain street had a welcome visit from J. L. Murchison, of Savannah, Ga., an advocate of THE AGE. Prof. Bell, of the Catholic Federation from the Southern University chapel, called at the Colored P. B. of Employment Agency and endorsed THE AGE as their official organ. Mrs. G. Durell, trained nurse and midwife, 1523 St. Anthony street, is on a business trip to Bay St. Louis. Miss.
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MUSIC NOTES.
(BY LUCIEN H. WHITE.)
Few people, listening to the performance of a musical program, have any idea as to the work required for even the slightest development of musical talent. Most folks think that the ability to play a musical instrument or sing pleasingly is a natural gift that, like Topsy, "just grown." But not so. A musical genius must apply the hardest sort of study in order to develop that talent, or its fullest capacity can never be attained.
A young fellow who has the right idea about the matter of developing his musical ability lives in Washington, D. C., where he is employed as a messenger in the State Department. His name is A. Russell Wooding, and he is a messenger for Secretary of State Eansing. That is, he is a messenger from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. After the latter hour he is a student of music—a talented genius, perhaps, but nevertheless a faithful plugger, endeavoring to train and develop that talent to its highest point of efficiency.
According to a letter received from him, of which more anon, he is now twenty-five years old, and the director of the Provisional Band, First Separate Battalion, National Guard, District of Columbia. The ordinary young man, having accomplished this much, would say, "It is enough—I need no more." But not Russell Wooding. He lives to be a musician and composer, and as a writer has put it, he "thinks in harmony, strophes, paeons, fantasia, counterpoint, syncopation and racial melodies." In his letter he says:
"Unfortunately, my duties in the office of Secretary of State Lansing are such that my musical endeavors frequently suffer for want of attention, and until I can apply myself exclusively to the study of music I shall always feel that the best has not been done and that I am not the genuine musical. I do not, however, allow this condition of affairs to worry me, because a general compaction of discouragement and abandonment would surely follow."
and so he continues to plug away at his studies seeking for that development which will bring him nearer to the goal of his ambitions. He has had instruction on the French horn from the late Julius Schultz, a German musician who played under the great Wagner in the old country. A practical course in band directing under Sol Minister, the noted violinist and house leader of the Belasco Theatre orchestra, followed. For several years young Wooding played the cornet and French horn in the Washington Concert Orchestra, during the successful regime of Harry A. Williams as director. After finishing with Minister he took up the work of organizing and instructing the military band of the First Separate Battalion, and this work he has been engaged in for the past six months.
He is continuing his studies. Arthur Tregina is the musical criterion of the famous United States Marine Band, and one of the ablest musicians in the country—a theorist and a composer Under Tregina young Wooding is taking a course in harmony, instrumentation and band theory, having as part of his ambition the desire to become an authority on the work of all instruments. In his letter, referred to above, Mr. Wooding gives some very interesting information concerning his early musical endeavors, and he tells the story in so original a manner that I must, perforce, give his own words. Says he.
"My initiation for music dates back twenty-five years to the very day when I arrived on earth. Soon thereafter I cultivated a taste for the jew's-sharp. The mouth-organ displaced the jew's-sharp, and an old dilated bucle displaced several of my perfectly good teeth. In looking through the advertisement columns of various magazines, as was a custom of mine when a boy, I decided to send for a bunch of tun brooch pins to be sold at 10 cents each. An untiring canvass of the entire neighborhood finally disposed of the pins and brought the premium—a made-over-night cornet Two or three jams of wind, and the cornet went up like a balloon.
"My next acquisition was a position as janitor of a church. Not over fifteen timesdied the pastor of that church arrive in time to hear my morning exercises in ragtime on the organ. The janitor-organist job succeeded the cornet studies, and a boy who professed no musical aspirations succeeded me as janitor. This put a stop to my musical adventures until I was fortunate enough to have a piano at home, and even then funds for instruction were lacking."
This did not discourage the boy, however, for he began a course in self-instruction, helped by a habit of deep and close observation. Playing the piano for private dances helped to provide money for lessons, and before long an orchestra was developed which is still in demand by the best people of Washington. This brings the young musician down to the period, six months ago, when he took up the work of developing the military band. There are about thirty musicians composing this band and already two difficult concert programs have been rendered, a preintentious program prepared for the joint high school commencement, and the band also
furnished the music for the annual competitive drill of the high school cadets. He has written some compositions, notably a variation of Coleridge-Taylor's "Deep River" for military band; a rag oddity, "Lead Me," a counterpoint strain of the old hymn, and a "Rippling Waters" waltz. Speaking of this he says:
"I want to originate something. What I have composed is negligible except by way of apprenticeship. I want to follow the lead of Coleridge-Taylor. I believe the old Negro melodies may be a good deal toward a foundation for an American music. I may be wrong about it, but I have a notion that syncopation can be finished off and developed as high as counterpoint."
His great desire now is to arrange what he terms a "panorama-processional" which is to be an arrangement of compositions by Coleridge-Taylor, Harry Burleigh, Rosamond Johnson, Will Marion Cook, Will Tyers, Ford Dabney, and others, to be played by the battalion band. If Mr. Wooding's plans mature, it is possible that New York City will hear his band in a program, made up entirely of compositions by Negro composers, with his "panorama-professional" as the piece de resistance.
THEATRICAL JOTTINGS.
Miss Sesetra Grant, formerly of the Georgia Minstrels, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Grant, Topeka, Kans. She goes to Albuquerque, N. M., in a few days.
Walter Jones has given up his position as musician at the Apex Theater, Topeka, Kans., and will assist Dr. Lce in his drug store at Kansas City, Mo.
The Old Time Darkies are at the New Brighton Theater, Brighton Beach.
Pankey & McCarver are at the Temple Theater, Ironwood, Mich., on W. V. M. A. time.
Simpson & Dean are at the Grand Thater, St. Louis.
Lulu Coates and Crackerjacks played first half this week at the People's Theater, Superior, Wis.; last half at the Royal Theater, Virginia, Minn.
Tom Brown's Minstrels played June 19 and 20 at the Liberty Theater, Helena, Mont.; rest of week at Empress Theater, Butte, Mont.
Brooks & Bowen are at the Pantages Theater, Winnipeg, Can.
Rucker & Winifred played first half of this week at the Seventh Avenue Theater, New York; last half, at Lincoln Square Theater.
The Hancock County, Ga., fair, J. H. Lawson, Sparta, Ga., director, will be held at Sparta November 7 to 11.
The Middle Georgia Fair, R. E. Hartley, manager, Macon, Ga., will be held at Central City Park, Macon, November 15 to 25.
The Negro Fair Association, Augusta, Ga., the Rev. Dr. C. T. Walker, president; Prof. S. la. X. Flood, secretary, has decided to liqueate and stockholders have been notified to that effect. The association will pay 15 per cent. on its capital stock.
Will H. Farrell is in Chicago in interest of the Negro branch of the White Rats
Sheitell and his 8 Black Dots are now in Chicago.
Pugh & Pugh, Fidear Matun and Ringgold & Watts are at the Booker T. Washington Theater, St. Louis.
Clarence Powell, Grant & Casmay and May Woods are at the Vaudette Theatre, Detroit.
Carl A. Diton, who is director of music at Talladega College, Talladega, Ala., is spending the summer in Birmingham, Ala.
The Pekin Theater, Cincinnati, which was owned by the late Ollie Dempsey, will be managed and controlled by Mrs. Mary D. Holland, his mother, and W. S. Dempsey, a cousin.
Happy Simpson is on the Pine Street State Circuit
Pete Porter, the tall comedian, has given up stage work on account of his health. He has a cafe at 205 Park avenue, Marietta, Ga.
Joe Jordan was married in Scotland and returned with his bride to the United States. He is now in Chicago.
Frank Poole has returned from Australia and is in Chicago.
Steve & Co* Johnny Woods, Hudgings & Bumbray and Anita Bush & Co. are at the New Standard Theater, Philadelphia
The Jubilee Singer, of University of West Tennessee, appeared at Big Bethel A. M. E. Church, Atlanta, Ga., Friday night, June 10, to a packed house and to the delight of all. Sunday June 18, at 8 o'clock, they were with Dr. W. H. Nelson's people at Butler Street A. M. E. Church. Mine, B. S. Lynk, soprano, who has been somewhat ill, has completely recovered. The singers were at the Majestic Theater, Montgomery, Ala., last week. Birmingham is included in the itinerary of the current week.
George Ecau is playing in Chicago this week, and will go from there to Salt Lake City.
evening proved a big success, there being over two hundred children present. Saturday afternoon recreation hours are as usual. The regular Thursday evening dancing class will be held each Tuesday night throughout the summer under the direction of Miss Owens and her committee. Pupil's recital will be held June 29.
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street and Lenox avenue, for two days Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. The story, that has created more comment in press and pulpit during the past month than any picture production ever offered to the American public, is already the main topic of conversation among people interested in sociological problems, and it is to be expected that great throngs will clamor for admission when the popular Lincoln opens the box office next Saturday afternoon.
Many persons are unable to understand why such a production should not be booked for a full week, but the demand for the sensational success is so great at this time, it is impossible to secure it for any long runs. It will therefore be wise for all who can, to avail themselves of the matinees, as the night performances will no doubt be crowded to capacity of the house. The Harlem theatre goer is quickly becoming adicted to the movie, as is evident by the manner in which the big photoplays are received by the large audiences that nightly frequent the Lincoln, and with the really high-grade vaudieville that is introduced, the person seeking diversion is amply provided for at the popular theatre, where the manager's slogan 'seems to be "nothing too good for my patrons."
It is a pleasure to note that no sooner has the big downtown theatres discovered something worth while, announcement is immediately forthcoming that the Lincoln has secured it for an early date, and with the clientile still crowding the cosy playhouse, there is no evidence that the summer season has proven anything but popular and a hit.
Violinist of the Lincoln Injured.
Mrs. Mildred Gassaway Franklin, the well known and very popular violist of the New Lincoln Theatre Orchestra, has been forced into a few days retirement through an injury to the foremerger of her left hand. During Mrs. Franklin's absence her position is being ably taken care of by Mr. Lesse
CLEF CLUB NOTES
Deacon Johnson is slowly recovering from the operation for the removal of his appendix.
Members of the Clof Club heartily thank the public for loyal support. When you will all be with us next fall when we will give you something bigger, grander and lots of good dance music.
James Hunt sang the first song in the minstrel show "The Mandy Lace" Tom Pletcher conceived and arranged the Dedemona finale, featuring I. Williams as Dedemona. The minstrel setting and decorations were designed and constructed by Lou Henry and Ira Horrington. The account of the entertainment had Charles Parker as charge daffairs. Ira Horrington was charge daffairs and not Parker. The opening overture was constructed by Messrs Troy, Williams and Bryan, Fred M Bryan, conductor, arranged the music for the various special parts in the overture and finale.
LINCOLN HOUSE NOTES
Among other interesting features that attended the closing of the winter's work at Lincoln House 202 West 63rd street, were the entertainments given by the Mother's Clubs. Forty-five mothers from the Stillman and Young Marion's clubs entertained their friends in a most royal fashion. After a short address on "Infant Mortality," by Dr. Martin of the Health Department, the club leader, Mrs Wilson, a Henry, Street Settlement nurse, was presented with a handsome purse by the club members led by Mrs Butler and Mrs Snowden. Refreshments were served and all present spent a very pleasant evening.
The Walton Parents' Club, under the direction of Miss Emerson gave a one act comedy, "At the Window," and a Japanese fan drill. Although the weather was not inviting a large audience tended and the players made the evening's entertainment quite worth while. These mothers' organizations have worked faithfully and well during the season for the bettering of conditions for the young of the community and they desire the praise and help of all.
Hope is expressed for the speedy recovery and return of Miss Edith Carter, also a Henry Street Settlement nurse, who has directed the Young Marrons' Club for many years.
Twenty-five seagull and intermediate boys left the city this week, under the leadership of Geo. R. Ralston, for a two weeks outing at Camp Henry, located near Lake Hopac.
POEMS, Short Stories, Novels Scenarien, Magazine and Press, Articles,
Sermons and Addresses. Advice on Publication. Correspondence Sollected.
MONTGOMERY GREGORY ALAIN LEROY LOCKE
Assistant Professor.
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On Thursday evening, July 16, at 8:30 o'clock, there will be held at the Music School Settlement an interesting program for the benefit of the Manassas Industrial School.
Although this school was founded by Miss Jennie Dean over twenty years ago for the training of Negro youths, this marks the first time the Negroes of New York City are giving a benefit to raise funds for the institution. An address will be delivered by George Gordon Battle, who will be introduced by Principal Fred. D. Morton. Other interesting features on the program will be a group of songs by Mine, Jean Kelly, one of the premier controllers of the race.
Melville Chariton will render a group of plano selections. Miss Jessie Janefer of Washington. D. C., will make her New York debut in a society skit entitled "Zingeralla." William L. King, organist of the Cructifixion Church, Philadelphia, will appear in a few selections.
Sporting Notes
PUGILISM.
Eddie Kid Dorsey, the sensational colored lightweight boxer of Philadelphia, and Leo Johnson, the crack local boy, who put up such a thrilling contest at the Vanderbilt A. C. Brooklyn, a week ago, have been matched to meet in a return bout at the Vanderbilt A. C. on Monday evening, June 28.
While Dorsey was credited with having the better of their previous encounters, Johnson claims that he was ill at the time of these bouts and rather than disappoint his friends he fulfilled the engagements as arranged, but said he thought he could better in another bout, to which Dorsey readily assented, and another match was arranged.
The previous bout was as fast and interesting a lightweight contest as has been staged in Brooklyn of late, and, as both boys have a large local following, a larger crowd than witnessed their previous bout is expected to be on hand to root for their favorites. There will be the usual high-class preliminaries between the best local colored boys available.
Red Capa Play Doubleheader
The double-header between Philadelphia Red Caps of the Broad Street Station and the Pennsylvania Red Caps of New York was played at the Olympic Field. The game was called at 2:30 p.m. by General H. Forrest, president of the Red Caps League, who threw the first ball. Umpire Pierce of the Lincoln Giants yelled, Play Ball! Up to the sixth inning it seemed like a no-hit game. Armstrong for New York and Ford for Philadelphia were pitting wit against wit, when Tart, for New York, hit a single to center, stealing second, third and home as the Quakers fumbled with the ball. Gray followed suit and came home on a hit from heavy hitting Lane. Score for first game, 2-0. In the second game, Purnell for
adelphia, was knocked out of the box and was replaced by Ford. The New York boys being so exultant over their first triumph put in their weakest players in the seventh inning. Alexander, the swift twirler for New York, was given poor support. After allowing only five hits and no score for six innings, the New York team went to pieces. Ford, for Philadelphia, came back strong, tied the score, and won in the tenth inning, 10-7.
First Game.
R.I.E.
Phila, Red Capa. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1-15
N. Y. Red Capa. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1-2
Batteries—Ford and Tucker, Armstrong and Jackson. Stolen bases, Tart and Gray.
Batteries—Ford and Tucker; Armstrong Second Game
R.I.E.
Phila, Red Capa. 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 3-10 12
N. Y. Red Capa. 0 4 0 1 2 0 0 0-7 10 6
Batteries—Burnell and Tucker; Alexander and Jackson.
PHILADELPHIA, PA:
Philadelphia, Pa—The Philadelphia
A. M. e conference next year will meet
at Mt. Pisgah Church, this city. The
National Association of Negro Graduate
Nurses will meet in New York City on
August 15. A number from this city
will attend. Mrs. Elizabeth Murdah
Brown, a member of an old Philadelphia
family, was married on Wednesday,
June 14, to Richard J. Warrick, Sr.,
of South 16th street, one of the oldest
Negro postal clerks in the city, at the
home of her son, William Brown. James
Timmins, 1606 Addison street, stepped
in the pait of a trolley car on Wednesday
evening and was run down. He was
taken to the Medico Chi Hospital
with a broken leg, a smashed foot and
lacerations of the body. Dr. William
A. Sinclair, financial secretary of the
Douglass Hospital, who was assistant
sergeant-at-arms at the National Repub-
lican Convention, has returned home.
Horace Haverstick, the millionaire who recently died, left the Magdalene Society for Negro Girls at Germantown $1,000. The two hundred and sixty-five Negro employees of the Curtis Publishing Company organized a Booker Washington Club last week. The object is to promote sociability, morality, industry and religion. Twenty-one subordinate lodges of Free and Accepted Masons celebrated St. John's Day on Sunday at Union Baptist Church, corner Fitzwater and Martin streets. The invocation was by the Rev. John B. Stansbury; sermon by the Rev. Robert H. Habb, and the oration by William H. Miller, P. G. M. The different lodges combined and paraded to the church. Phillip H. Edwards was grand, marshal. The descendants of Cyrus Bustil, of whom there are about seventy, will hold their sixth annual re-union at Maple Grove. The Rev. Re G. Williams, R. W. deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge, F. A. M. State of Pennsylvania, was appointed by the Philadelphia A. M. E. Conference last week at Harrisburg to fill the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. Church this week. The Rev. C. C. Dunlap, the former pastor, was sent to West Chester. Edward B. Vandyke, assistant grand secretary, G. U. O. O. F., visited Washington, D. C. last Sunday as the guest of Henry P. Slaughter, editor of The Odd Fellows Journal.
For the first time in the history of this city, Negro doctors are holding an interstate convention of four days, commencing Tuesday, June 20 and ending Friday, June 23. Delegates are from New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The Philadelphia Negro Academy of Medicine, of which Dr. X. F. Mossell is president and
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THURSDAY, JUNE 29
THE MUSIC LOVER'S CLUB
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In a varied program consisting of compositions by colored
composers of all lands.
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139 West 136th St. Phone Audubon 8216.
Dr. Charles A. Lewis is secretary, had charge of all arrangements. There are 106 Negro physicians in this city who give their visitors a royal welcome. Dr. Mossell, the first Negro to graduate from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, delivered the opening address at the convention. Memorial services to the late Booker T. Washington was one of the principle features of Saturday's session of the New England Baptist Convention. The Rev. C. S. Ferris of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., conducted the memorial services, which lasted for more than an hour. The Rev. C. S. Jackson read an eulogy of the dead leader. The Rev. P. A. Wallace, pastor of Wesley A. M. E. Z. Church; where he has been for the past eight years, preached his farewell sermon on Sunday night prior to his departure for Brooklyn, N. Y., where he will take charge of the Fleet Street A. M. E. Zion Church, the former charge of Bishop William L. Lee. Miss Julia Burke Phillips, a graduate of the Freedman's Hospital and Training School for Nurses, Washington, D. C., has been appointed as assistant matron at the Seyberg Institute, Meadowbrook, Pa., through the Children's Aid Society, 415 South 15th street.
A birthday reception in honor of the Rev. N. C. John will be given by a committee of friends, Mrs. Annie Dewey, chairlady, on Friday evening, June 23, at 530 South 15th street. Instructions in field cooking were given to National Guard cooks Saturday afternoon at the Place on the Hatfield estate. The school was in charge of Major Frank Mueller, commissary of the First Brigade, National Guard of Pennsylvania. Heretofore they used caterers and any cooks they came across for camp time. Now its commissary department must know how to cook without a stove, how to bake without an oven, how to keep supplies without ice, how to dispose of garbage without a garbage can, how to broil meat without a griddle. A number of Negro cooks were in attendance. At the commencement exercises of the Philadelphia High School for Girls which was held at the Academy of Music, Friday, June 16, the following Negro girls graduated: Beatrice Bradley, Helen C. Jones, Dorothy Pauline Abele, Marion P. Baxter, Edith May Cengo, Maude C. Crawford, Hazel Powell and Elizabeth Louise Jones.
At the ordination service held last Sunday at the Memorial Church of the Advocate, Douchette Redman Clarke and Charles Levens Emanuel, graduates of the Philadelphia Divinity School, were ordained to the deaconate of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and the Rev. Edgar Charles Young, a 1915 graduate of the General Theological Seminary, was advanced to the priesthood of the church. The service was by the Rt. Rev. Philip M. Rhinlander, bishop of Pennsylvania. There were eleven other ordinands. The Rev. Mr. Clarke is appointed to serve his ministry at St. Cyprian's Mission, Elmwood, Pa.; the Rev. Mr. Emanuel to serve at St. Paul's Chapel, Chester, with a nearby mission; and the Rev. Mr. Young will continue as priest in charge of Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel, Lombard street, above 19th street.
SCRANTON, PA.
Scranton, Pa.-The Rev. M. Earl Crampton was entertained at six o'clock dinner last Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Howes of Prescott avenue J. R. Johnson, medical student of Howard University, arrived in this city Sunday night from Washington, D.C., and is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Hestus
THURSDAY, JUNE 22.1916.
Crump of Taylor avenue. Elk Smith of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was town Sunday night. Miss Dor Johnson, Miss Ruth Patterson and Miss Dennis of Wilkes-Barre used Miss Hilda Carter last Saturday. Miss Carter will in a few days start where she will spend her vacation caring her relatives and friends. Viola Foster sang a very beautiful ad at grammar school commencement. Carter accompanied her on the both young ladies enter high school the fall. The Rose tree social held Bethel last Thursday and Friday of which Mrs. G. W. Brown was the lady, a complete success and useful articles were given with the purchase of each rose. The services Bethel are always well attended Saturday morning and evening to hear the Geo. W. Williams, whose serene forceful and well received. Miss Jefferson is much improved in heath the Hahnman hospital and expect be able to return home this week. Bessie Richardson is sick in the Se Hospital.
READING PA
Reading, Pa.—On Sunday, June communion services were held Washington St. Presbyterian Church An exceptionally large crowd attended the service. In the morning the b. F. Glascoe spoke on the "Passing the Fire Along." Acts 23. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yancey p a party on Saturday, June 17, in b a of their daughter, Bessle's thirteenth birthday.
On Monday evening, June 18 Young People's Society of China Endeavor gave a reception in b a of three graduating young men Reading, Ralph J. Young graduated from the department of arts and sciences of Howard University and b a and George Butts from Reading B School. A program which was charge of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sew was appreciated by all.
Earl Dorsey and Wellington Wise went to West Chester on June 18 attend graduation exercises of S school.
Samuel Hutchison spent several in Philadelphia. He was sent that engage a band for the Elks' concert to be held in Philadelphia in April. The Tuskegee Singers of Tuska Ala., rendered music in the dierges church this city on Sunday. IS. Their songs were of the platinum variety, and are appreciated all hearers. On Thursday, they will sing at a concert to lead in the Washington Street Presbyterian Church.
The Reading Giants defeated Wilmont A. C. on Sunday. June by the score of 24 to 3. The team defeated the Giants by a score three weeks ago. The bats were: Wilmont A. C.-Hieliz, B. and Mason; Giants- Jones and B.
EASTON, PA
Easton, Pa.—The Rev. Robert
rible of Allentown was the gat
the Rev. F. P. Diggs. 37 North
street, last Sunday.
The "blink tango jumcheon" E.
the residence of Mrs. L. H. Tah
the benefit of Shiloh Baptist
Chu was a success.
William Mitchell. 337 Wash-
street, was hurt while at work
Mrs. J. B. Hortman of Phillips
N. J. was departed of her sex
law, Mrs. Lucy Thorpe, of Near
Va.
Girls desiring work place
up at 21 Brainard street must
wages range from $5. 50 and $
THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1918
EWS OF THE CHURCHES
ONOR PASTOR BROOKS
ON 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The twentieth anniversary of Dr. W.
Brooks as pastor of St. Mark's M.E.
Church was nultyly celebrated at the
last Friday evening by members
the congregation and friends.
Short talks, complimentary to Dr.
Brooks were made and musical sele-
cies entertainingly rendered.
the program a banquet was served
the lates of the church.
D.W. H. Brooks has served as pas-
sor of St. Mark's M.E. Church for
consecutive years. He is gener-
ally looked upon as one of the leading
leaders of his race in the United
OTHER ZION HOLDS
RECEPTION FOR PASTOR
Tuesday evening, June 20, the trustees,
anxiales, and members of
Mater A. M. E. Zion Church, West
Bush street, tendered a reception to the
key, the Rev. J. W. Brown, and Mrs.
Brown. An artisite program was arraigned
to the committee, James A.
Brown, chairman, and other features
kicked after by the general com-
mittee, James E. Nickson, chairman, and
the reception committee, Mrs. A. C.
Brown, chairman.
celebrating chorus, choir,
transcription of the Master of Cere-
tation by James E. Nickson.
Broadcaster remarks, James Hop-
linson, the Rev. J. C. DesVer-
sical solo, Miss Mabel Diggs.
Address on behalf of Board of Trus-
R. D. Fonderson.
R. D. Pondhill
on behalf of leaders, C. W.
W.
Focal duet. Clarence Gibbs and B. Payne.
Address on Behalf of Auxillaries,
M. J. Miles.
Address on behalf of young people,
E. M. DeLyons.
Instrumental solo, Miss Beatrice
bell.
God Be With You Till We Meet
— Benediction.
Rush Memorial.
As nothing but large congregations, as each time many new faces, are needed for Rush Memorial each Sunday the attendance on Sunday morning and evening were not surprising, to see the way the Lyceum under R. Smith is progressing. Sunday is certainly a special program was presented with respect. Mrs. Morris, Boardley and Maxall, all of Rush Choir. The Band orchestra under Prof. H. Hollstone Marshal also rendered many numbers. Dr. Crooke was the teacher at both services. Four reprints enlisted under the chaperonage, as best they can be, for the work. *Collection as usual was up to the standard.*
St. Mark's Church.
On Sunday, June 18, Dr. Brooks attended at both the morning and evening services to large congregations. The time of the morning sermon was the transformation of a Soul Seeking Truth. In the evening a forceful service was preached to the class leaders of the sermon, in the house of the sermon, laid particular stress upon what that the finding of one's self the greatest discovery of one's life. The Thursday evening and Sunday sermon services of the lyceum were attended by appreciative audiences. Thursday, June 15, was "Musical and Mary Night." Mrs. Mary D. James ended. The program was well renamed and morally received by the sermon under the direction of Prof. Lawrence Freee was most creditably rendered and artistically received.
Particular mention in connection with the Sunday exercises is made of Mme. Vinton Vinton Davis, who delivered very able address. Also of Mme. Frauen and two juvenile quartets.
St James' Presbyterian Church.
St James was crowded at both serval Sunday. The pastor preached and night. Six persons were arrested by the session into the church during the day. The Brotherhood held a regular monthly meeting at 8 o'clock. M. Green president. A woman's auxiliary was organized to work in conjunction with the Brotherhood in its rescue the Rev. A. F. Stewart of the ladies assisted Dr. Hydra at the service. The services in splice voice all day. It was assisted by Jonets, Jr., and Mr. Abbott. The week prayer meeting is growing in numbers and numbers.
Circulars are out announcing the annual of the St. James' Sunday School. The Minute Club gave a high-drama drama on Friday night to a house three hundred. Mrs. Hyer has gone to Roseo, N.Y. for a two weeks' rest. The subject next Sunday will be "The River and the Fish." At 8 p.m., "Doing It Thing Well."
Washington, Memorial Church.
Members and friends of the Washington Memorial Presbyterian Mission, West 13rd street, (Empire Friendly Hall) listened to an interesting lecture on the discourse by Dr. Lawton last Sunday evening on "Pressing Tear the Mark."
He presented the mission as an objective of the best efforts of the missionaries. At the conclusion of the meeting the members expressed themself ready and willing to take the office to secure a desirable worship, and proposed propositions. The Rev. Mr. Lawton will preach next Sunday.
Gospel Mission, Brooklyn.
He was at 815 Gates ave.
He flight up, was well
afternoon. They
After the Rev. R.
He was on a short while
a testimony meeting and song
good prayer meeting was
died on Tuesday evening. These meet-
ments are open to all who wish to come
The Rev., Mr. Gaines preached at Unity
Work, Morning and evening on Sunday.
First Emmanuel Church
The subject of Pastor Bolden's groom on Sunday morning was "Power: How to get it." The discourse treated of the different manifestations of power as used by men in various fields of activity, but the real power that man should seek after and possess is the omnipotent power: that which would govern all things. The sermon was well received by a large audience, many visitors being present, Holy communion was served to a large number. The Sunday School was opened by Supt. Hogans, assisted by Miss Edna Horah. The classes were well attended and the lesson study very interesting. One new scholar joined the school. The lesson review was conducted by Miss Prattis. Plans' are being perfected for the annual picnic of the Sunday School. A splendid program was presented at the meeting of the Literary Society at 4 p. m., by Miss Pauline Jackson. The recitation by Harold Ellis, "How a slave named St. Michaels" and the paper by Dr. Chas. Mayfield, subject the violation of the moral nature and its relation to health," were among the topics discussed. Prattis acted as critic in the place of James Hinton, who is spending his vacation in Sunbury, N. C.
At the 8 o'clock service Pastor Bolden preached a special sermon to the members of the S. M. I. Club. A large representation of the society was present in a body and occupied the church. The sermon a, solo was rendered by Chas. Brown of Oakland City, Calif. Holy communion was served, Pastor Dolden being assisted by the Revs. Accoose and 'Hogans. The young men of the church had charge of and served an excellent dinner during the day, and the church was to the church by Wm. E. Townsend. The choir rendered excellent music.
Last Friday evening the closing exercises of the evening school were conducted in the auditorium of the church. The members of the two classes showed that they by careful and hard study they had accomplished much in the last nine months. And the teachers were commended for their part in the work by Pastor Baldwin, presented books to each member of the senior class. The teachers, James Hinton and Wm. E. Townsend, and the assistant teacher, Geo. Hinton were also presented with books by Pastor Bolden. At the conclusion of the program, refreshments were served.
Evangelistic services will be conducted by the young men of the church every night on the corner of West 135th street and Lenox avenue, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Mike H. Allen will present a series of living pictures at the church. Admission 25 cents. June 30, Mrs. A. Shepherd will gie a musical play "The Rainbow Fete" by the children. Admission 20 cents.
Abysinian Baptist Church.
All colored graduates of public schools and other institutions are invited to worship at Abyssinian Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a.m. The services will be especially helpful to them. The Rev. A. Clayton Powell will speak from the subject, "Some Don's to Be Remembered." Solicite Army Medal recipient, The Rev. W. H. Skipwell will preach at 7.45 p. m. and the pastor will administer baptism.
Fleet Street Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church.
Sunday, June 19, at 10.45 a.m. Bishop W. L. Lee filled the pulpit. At p. m. Holy Communion was administered by the Blessed pastor by the presiding elder, Dr. F. M. Jacobs, and Peter Johnson, deacon. The service was impressive and more than two hundred persons participated. The Varick Christian Endeavor Society held its services at 6.30. R. E. Maddell, president, introduced John Accoe as the leader for the service. After the topic was discussed Bishop Lee gave a brief but wholesome talk. The topic in the Bishop's honor will take place Thursday evening, June 22.
The Sunday School had a big day Sunday, June 18, the day was beautiful, and the school room was filled all seating capacity being taken. The little ones gave the impression of walking through the flower garden as you entered the classroom. The subject under discussion "The Phillipion Jailer" was interested. Capt Ray Jailer was interested. The Scolor parment talked with the school on the lesson and a great deal of enthusiasm was aroused as teacher and pupil vied with each other giving their views on the lesson. Mrs. William Hunter was a visitor during class session. When the roll was called and teachers had reported, the sum of $10.22 was given in to carry on the work of the school. Miss Emma E. Andrews of Williamston, N. C. took her place in the school. After an absence of five days, many of her friends and to have her during her vacation, pay a visit here, where her early girlhood days were spent.
The Busy Bee Club, held its weekly meeting at the home of the Superintendent last Saturday evening. A large attendance was present and all arrangements for their social on June 29 were perfected. President Acecobe Buoy, the ill-fated wife of the "Busy Bee." A palatable luncheon was served at the close of the business part of the meeting.
Sunday, June 25th, will be observed as Children's Day. At 3 p. m., a select program from the primary and intermediate department will be presented at 7.45 p. m. a. Special program by seniors. At 8.30 p. m. a. the features at the will be a drama entitled "The Vestal Virginia." Bishop Lee will preach a special sermon to the school at 10.45 a. m.
The Harlem Congregational Church.
Services on last Sunday were inter-
isting. The attendance at Sunday
School was large. The Y. P. S. C. E.
officers arranged a program for each
Sunday at 6:30 p. m., continuing until
the next Sunday in September. Dr.
Holder will preach next day at 11
m. and 6 p. m. Dr. Reed of the
Mortal Association will deliver an
address at the evening service. Bible
class every Tuesday at 9 p. m.
Among its visitors, the Y. W. C. A. is having a number of southern students. The Muses Mary Booker and the summer. The Muses Mary Booker and Cecelia Wyatt of Hampton Institute, Seymour Carroll and Robert Y. Denby of the S. C. State College, Mr. Jenkins of Benedict College; Columbia, S. C. and President N. B. Young, Florida State College. At the monthly members meeting and secal of the Y. W. C. A. on last Friday, Mrs. Goodoll and Miss Egel spoke for the Suffrage Party. At this meeting, Mime, V. E. Scott was elected as the delegate of the Y. W. C. A. to the State Federation of Clubs to meet at Poughkeepsie in July. Mrs. N. M. Reed and Mrs. Sadie Baker were elected honorary delegates to go at their pleasure and expense. Flowers were sent to the Y. W. C. A. this week. Mrs. J. Miss Earl Day of Little Neck L. and Mrs. Sadie Battles of Elmsford, N. Y.
Among the new arrivals at the building this week are Miss Johnson of Charleston, Mrs. Pierce of New York, Miss Bernice Spencer and Estelle Ury of Washington, D. C., Miss Ruby Thornton, Atchinson, Kan, and Rose Allen, Atlantic City, N. J.
Empire State Federation to Meet.
Mrs. M. C. Lawton, president of the Empire State Federation of Women, is busy preparing for the annual concession of that organization which is to meet in Doughkeepsie on July 4 and 5. She expects that about one hundred delegates will be present.
Subjects to be discussed are "The Problem of the Working Girl" and "The Possibilities of the Trained Nurse." Other officers are the Lieutenant President, Mrs. Silvin Harris, treasurer, Miss Elizabeth Mickens, corresponding and recording secretary.
COVINGTON, VA.
Covington, Va.—Miss Virgine Collins, Mrs. Anna J. Adams and Alfred Stuart attended the Grand Lodge of Good Samaritans, which met in Richmond on June 13.
Mrs. Millie Hi-Siim is home from Hot Springs, Va.
The social given by Mrs. Amanda Clark on Wednesday—evening at her residence on Marion hill, in honor of Mrs. Gracie Graham, who is visiting her from Winston, D. C., was quite an enjoyable affair.
Miss Oneda Jackson returned Monday from Bluefield Institute, Bluefield, W. Va.
Miss Stella Hunter left Wednesday night to attend the Summer Normal at the V. N. & I. L. Petersburg, Va.
Loraine Jackson is home from Hot Springs, Va.
Mrs. Mary Reynolds is yet confined to her bed, with slight improvement.
Mrs. W. J. Hackett and Mrs. W. W. Johnson left Monday for Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Annie Miller of Hot Springs, Va. passed here on Monday morning, en route to the University Hospital, Charlottesville, Va.
Mrs. Mary E. Mays left Thursday for Washington, D.C., to attend her daughter's commencement in that city. Chas. L. Hall returned Monday right from a trip to Cincinnati, O., and Bluefield, W. Va.
Miss Helen Brown left Saturday morning to visit her grandmother at Eagle Rock, Va.
Miss Flossie Reynolds has returned from a trip to Harper's Ferry, W. Va. at Washington, Va. As the "Farm Folks," she was at the church hall Friday evening under the auspices of the Endless Chain Club, was a very creditable affair.
Harvey Wright, son of Archie Wright, Lexington street, died Thursday morning at his home. He was a young man just in the bloom of youth. Funeral was held at the First Baptist Church, of which deceased was a member. The Rev. W. J. Hackett, the pastor, preached the funeral.
DANVILLE, VA.
DANVILLE, Va.—Since the closing of schools Danville has been the scene of many festivities. Visitors have been coming and going.
A large delegation of teachers left the city Tuesday, June 13, for Hampton Normal.
Just now we are having an abundance of rain and thunder storms. So far we have had no real hot weather.
Among the many visitors this beautiful June month is Miss Eliza Patton, a student of the far-famed Scotia Seminary, Concord, N. C. She is a charming, young woman, not only handsome in appearance, but lovely in disposition, refined and cultured, born in Scotia, but makes her home in Roanoke, Va., with her mother, Mrs. Fannie Patton Calloway, who is also a visitor at this time with another little daughter, Alvista. They are the guests of Mrs. Lulu A. Williams and her amiable daughter, Miss Ora S. Williams, who are leading spirits in social circles. Their beautiful home on Holbrook street is among the best in the city. Among the many social functions in the house party which brought out the elite of Danville. Out-of-town visitors were Dr. W. H. Roberts, Dr. James W. Thompson, and W. H. Howell of Lynchburg, Va.
PORTSMOUTH VA
PORTSMOUTH, Va.—Under the auspices of the Women's Forum "The Scrub-Town Sewing Circle" was given at the A. M. E. Church last Tuesday night for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home. A beautiful quilt was given to the person holding the lucky ticket. The cast of characters in the amusing little play included Mimes. G. Colding Paige, Annie Jones, Francis Dranch, Matilda Baker, Sallie Cuffe, Corneilia Mary, E. France, M. S. Bailie, Carrie Best, Essie Williams, Eliza Jackson, Sophia Deans, Rebecca Elliott, Lizzie Brown, Misses Mary Ghison, Vivian France, Ora Rehecca Elliott, J. Wilson, Eife Reid, Messles, William T. Hall, Alfred Ruffin and Peter Paige.
The senior class of the Chestnut Street School presented "The Feast of the Little Lanters," a pretty little Chinese operetta by Paul Bliss, last Wednesday night at the A. M. E. Church. The Songs were "Pretty Little Lanters," "On a Day Long &go," "There Ought to Be a Law in China," "Ghost Song," "Juggler Song," "Slow, Slow," "O Beau
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New York, were in the city this week.
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Hor SUMINGS, Va.—The Rev. A. R. Burrell of Scottsville, Va., preached at Smith Chapel Sunday night, June 18, to a fairly good congregation: At Mr. Pisgah Baptist Church the pastor, the Rev. W. K. Venn, preached on Saturday, N. F. Berry, headwaiter at the Homestead Hotel, went to Washington, D. C., last week to consult a specialist about throat trouble, from which he has suffered much recently. After undergoing a successful operation he went to Lynchburg, Va., and spent a few days with his family, returning to Hot Springs. Walter L. Hutcherson, field secretary for Tuskegee Institute in the Middle West, spent one day here last week visiting his brother and friends. C. B. Callahan, though still apparently quite feeble, left here Saturday morning for Richmond and other Virginia cities. Mrs. Callahan accompanied him to Covington, Va., and returned to Hot Springs. W. P. Tweedy and C. B. Callahan are attending the grand lodge, K of P, now in session in Richmond.
O. C. Watkins is spending his vacation with his mother in Lynchburg, Va. Mrs. Lillie Jackson of New Orleans, La. has returned to Hot Springs for the summer. Mrs. Lillie Wood is on a business trip to Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. W. P. Tweedy, who accompanied her sister, Mrs. Rice, to Roanoke last week, has returned to Switchback. Miss Mattie Hackley and Miss Margaret Bunch of Charleston, W. Va., are here for the summer.
BASEBALL.
The Charlottesville Tigers and Home-
stead Giants played here last Friday and
Saturday. On Friday the game was very
hotly contested and interesting until the
last man was out. On Saturday, howe-
ver, the game, while interesting until
the eighth inning, was one sided. Instead
of the Giants being devoured by the
Tigers, the Tigers were hunted down by
the Giants. The score: Friday, June 16
—Giants, 4; Tigers, 1. Saturday, June
17—Giants, 12; Tigers, 3.
CONCORD. VA
Concord, Va.-On Sunday morning, June 18, the Long Mountain Baptist Sunday School had its Children's Day exercises and a grand rally combined. It was a great success in every way. The superintendent, the Rev. G. N. Harvey, deserves much credit for the success of the day. Miss Mary E. Stewart won the crown and banner which was a reward for the most successful caper following is a list of those who contributed to the rally: The Rev. G. N. Harley Miss Elizabeth Cole, Rufus Cardwell, George Wright and Mrs. T. J. Wooding. Lymus Harvey from Appomattox was up with a part of his choir and aly assisted in rendering music. Sunday evening: the Rev. G. N. Harvey gave a lecture, subject "There Should Be a New Awakening Relative to Better Sunday School," after which an offering was raised for foreign missions. E. W. Mann, Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. E. Mann, Mrs. and little daughter were all guests of Mrs. F. Martin and Mrs. J. P. Harvey Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Coles of Lynchburg, Va. spent Sunday as the guest of Misses Hallie L. and Elsie J. Booth.
Rufus Cardwell was the guest of Miss Reva Thornhill Sunday. Miss Lena Haskins, who has been staying in Lynchburg, is home on a vacation.
LYNCHBURG, VA
Lynchburg, Va.—At the City Auditorium last night the Unity Club held its ball, with a mass of the city's better class of colored people in attendance. The club was organized by John B. Evans on January 31, 1916. The affair equaled any that has been held in the city for a number of years. The decorations are excellent and the music furnished by the Music Orchestra was grand. The attendance fine, though many failed to attend on account of the falling of rain just before the time to attend. The order was perfect and everything went on lovely. The grand march came off at 10:30 o'clock, being led by H. B. Harrison. It was highly applauded by both white and colored attendants. Quite a number of the other dances were given applause, by the War Anthem the 20th Century Waltz, led by Stefedford Club of Roanoke, Va.; The Gecko Schottische, etc. A number of visitors from out of town were guests at the ball.
The affair was pulled off in strictly full dress style. The young ladies were excellently dressed. The University Club, Speedfour Club and the Heart Breakers from Roanoke attended in full dress regalia and also the club from Lexington, Va. The ball broke up at 1:45 o'clock and the guests returned to
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Raleigh, N. C.—Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Baker of Newbern, N. C., are in the city visiting the Rev. S. S. Barber, who is quite ill at his home on South Bloodworth street. The Rev. Jas. K. Satterwhite was in Pennsylvania last week attending the commencement exercises at Bishop Payne's Divinity School.
Prof. C. M. Epps, principal of the Greensville graded school, stopped over in our city last Saturday enroute to Greensboro, N. C. to attend the State Teachers' Association, which convenes there this week. Prof. Epps is not only a teacher, but one of marked ability, having made the profession his life work. For a many years he has held the position as principal of the Greensville graded school, and during these many years he has made the State Teachers' Association. This association of teachers has done and are doing much in the cause of education. They put in the field a state supervisor of the colored schools, whose duties are to visit all the schools in the state and note conditions and progress of the children as well as the teachers, the school buildings, etc. This move is endorsed by the state superintendent of education, and the superintendent is doing this work under the direction of the state Durham, N. C., is the prime move of this very helpful service to the cause of Negro education in North Carolina. Dr. Moore went before the State Teachers' Association and said: "I will donate a certain amount towards the support of a competent teacher to be chosen" and put in the field to look after the Negro schools of our state." A number of teachers and laymen seconded his move, and agreed contribute toward this move. Prof. Epps of Greensville was selected to do this. A conference was held with the state superintendent of education, and he not only approved of the move, but contributed $500 to help pay Prof. Moore's salary. She State Teachers' Association through its president, Dr. J. B. Dudley, sent out an appeal to the colored people of North Carolina for $1 each to help raise a fund sufficient to meet and pay this supervisor's annual salary. The writer has been reliably informed that very few Negroes the burden of raising this salary has fallen upon a few public spirted teachers and laymen. Address a letter to Dr. A. M. Moore, Durham, N. C. executive secretary and treasurer of this fund, if you will help.
The Colored Undertakers' and Embalmers' Association of North Carolina is holding its annual meeting in Rocky Mount. The following are the names of the officers of Excelsior Lodge No. 21, F. and A. M. of this city, elected at the last communication: Wm. Leach, W. M.: A. J. P. Halcumb, S. W.; Wm. Elerby, J. W.; J. O. Mitchell, secretary; A. J. Rogers, treasurer; Solomon Smith, tyler. Public installation takes place June 23.
Mrs. W. S. Matthews has returned from a trip to Atlanta, Ga., Roanoke and Birmingham, Ala, in the interest of the women missionary work. Mrs. Matthews in company with Mrs. Cora Carr, Mrs. Palsey Jones, Mrs. Alice Saunders and Mrs. Gatsey Williams, left last Saturday for Newport News, Va., to attend the National Convention of the Women's Missionary Congress.
S. G. O'Neal purchased the restaurant and good will business of T. C. Lee at 315 South Blount street. Mr. Lee goes to Durham, N. C. to embark into a similar business. Mr. Lee made many friends during his business career in this city and carries with him to Durham the good wishes of his friends here. S. G. O'Neal, head bellman at the Blond Hotel, had as his guests at tea last Friday night, Richard Smith of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly a Raleigh boy, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hill. A seven course supper was served. S. Perry is an exceptional young man. Mr. Perry not only buys a copy of each paper I sell, but uses his influence over the other hotel boys to the extent that they buy a copy of my papers and as a result I sell more Negro newspapers to colored help in the Blond Hotel than in any other hotel in this city. J. H. Blackall, South Fayetteville street, will leave the city in a few days for Atlantic City, N. J., to spend three weeks visiting relatives. They will return home by way of Norfolk, Va.
The Rev. C. E. Askew preached in the Smithfield Baptist Church last Sunday. He also went to Fayetteville, N. C., and assisted the Rev. Mr. Scarotte in a revival meeting
Miss Daisy Birdsaill and Mrs. Otey Burch will visit Hampton, Va., this week.
Mrs. M. A. Saulter was present at Lincoln University commencement when her son Charles graduated with the highest honour of his class.
Mrs. Phoebe Downs and Mrs. Ann Watson of Boston, Mass, sisters of John T. Turner, the shoe merchant are here to witness the marriage of their niece Miss Annie B. Turner to Dr. Ellis E. Toney, of Sanford, N. C.
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which event takes place June 22 at 8 o'clock in the M. E. Church in West Raleigh. All parties concerned are high up in social circles and hundreds of invitations have been sent out. J. T. Turner, father of the bride-elect is a business man and has the distinction of being the only exclusive Negro shoe merchant between Richmond, Va., and Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. C. A. Rogers and baby, in company with her mother-in-law, Mrs. A. J. Rogers, left the city last week for Bluefield, W. Va. Mrs. A. J. Rogers will be the guest of her son and his wife for several weeks.
If the writer had the genius of Edison, the electrical wizard, he would connect every young colored man, woman, girl, and older ones, too, with a telephone, by which he could touch a button 'and say to them': "Wake up and do business!!! Buy a 100 lb. sack of raw peanuts, patch them nicely in a pot or in a stove. Put them in 5c. packages, go out and sell them. Bank the profit and repeat the purchase. In a little while you will be able to buy a peanut roaster. You are spending thousands of dollars every day with Greeks and Italians for peanuts. Why not try this easy way to make money where little or no capital is required?" The trouble is that he has no conception of what he should start in business. He imagines that it takes $500 or more to start any sort of business. This is his mistaken idea. There are men today at the head of some of the largest business firms in this country who started out without one dollar of capital. In a business way "lower your buckets" where you are with peanuts, fruits, candies and popcorn. These articles will sell quickly."
Washington, D. C.-Paul Evans Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniur Mur
ray, was a member of the class graduating from the Armstrong Manual Training School on Monday evening, and exercises were held in Convention Hall.
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St. Paul, Minn.—Thomas Lloyd Hickman, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hickman, Sr., of St. Paul, Minn., who has been attending Denison University, Grandville, Ohio, graduated June 14, receiving the degree of bachelor of philosophy. Mr. Hickman made an exceptional record in class work, music and athletics. In 1912 he entered Denison University, the only Negro student who has attended this school in a number of years. He made the football team at the university and was selected on the all-Ohio State team. In 1914 he was awarded the Lewis Literary price of $10 in gold and on June 12, 1916, he won the $40 Samson Talbot white contest against twelve white contestants. The best baritone voice, he has partly sustained himself through concerts and has taken part in the oratorios at Christmas and Easter time. Mr. Hickman will probably enter the Rochester Theological Seminary, Rochester, N. Y.
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Waterbury, Conn.-The Rev. J. W. Reed, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, attended the England Baptist convention at Philadelphia last week. The A. M. E. Zion Sunday school held its Children's Day exercises Sunday evening, June 18. The program was well rendered. A large audience was present. T. W. Williams, Bronson street, has purchased a three-family house on Ada street and will take possession July 1. In the absence of the pastor, the Rev. J. W. Reed, the Rev. Mr. Roberson preached morning and evening at the Grace Baptist Church.
NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK
Miss Lillian Pierce of Philadelphia was a recent visitor.
T. C. Cunningham of Charleston, S.
C. is in New York.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Coleman of Savannah are in the city.
Miss Julia Morrison, is visiting friends at Savannah, Ga.
Prof. I. Garland Penn of Cincinnati was in the city last week. Miss Lottie Hughes is visiting her parents-in-Washington, D. C.
Charles Ward of, Atlanta, Ga., will be in New W. York this summer.
Andrew W. White is at Asbury Park, stopping at the Judge Cottage.
Edward Webster is visiting his family on Columbus avenue, Asbury Park.
Mrs. F. M. Hyder has gone to Roscoe, N. Y., for a two weeks' visit.
Bishop Alexander Walters, who has been seriously ill, is slightly improved.
Miss Ethel Smallwood is at home, 4521 Carpenter avenue, Wakefield, The Bronx, N. Y.
Miss Dorothy Small is spending the summer months in Patchogue, L. I., the guest of her aunt.
Miss Mirmle Holloway has returned to the city after a pleasant visit to her home in Oxford, N. C.
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Mrs. John A. Norflett and children of Augusta, Ga., are visiting in New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fort are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, in Baltimore.
Miss Viola Woodlyn of Philadelphia attended the Clef Club affair at Manhattan Casino.
Capt. H. H. Blunt was the guest in Chicago of Mrs. Alice Liggett, 4447 N. Paulina street.
Miss Bessie E. Patterson of Savannah, Ga., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Thompson.
The Mignonette Coterie gives its final dance Friday evening, June 16, at 132 West 131st street.
Mrs. Mary Johnson and J. King of Philadelphia are visiting their sister, Mrs. Jennie Belle Earley.
Miss Alberta Cook of Savannah reached the city last Friday on the steamer City of Montgomery.
Mrs. Rachel C. Adams reached the city this week from Savannah, Ga. She will go to Asbury Park.
J. O. Thomas, the new principal of Voorhees Industrial School, Denmark, S. C., is in New York this week.
Mrs. Chester Bumbrey and Miss Alice Holland are guests of Mrs. J. A. Holland, Prospect avenue, Asbury Park.
Mme. Ballia is accompanied with the Martin South School, situated at 150 West 51st street, where she will be present for video culture.
Hunter C. Haynes, proprietor of Haynes Cafe, 143 West 163th street, has gone to Waukesha, Wis. for his health.
Miss Rebecca H. Alston of Charleston, S. C., will spend the summer in New York with her brother, J. J. Alston.
Mrs. S. D. Dvis of Savannah, Ga., is visiting her son Jon'o Davis. She will spend the summer at Thousand Islands.
Mrs. L. V. Drayton, 552 West Drayton street, Savannah, Ga., has returned to her home after a visit to New York and Philadelphia.
Miss E. Adela Knowles of 207 South Pearl street, Red Bank, N. J., attended the funeral of Mrs. Madge Thomas-Duncan.
The Colored American Review, Inc., of New York City announce that it has secured the services of T. Thomas Fortune as editor.
Miss Elizabeth Williams came up from Savannah, Ga., on the steamer City of St. Louis. She will remain North during the summer.
The Rev. W. W. Brown and family were guests in Philadelphia during the New England. Convention of Mrs. Josephine Young, 1507 Stiles street.
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E. A. Chisholm, principal of the Robert Hungerford N. & I. School, Eatonville, Fl. is in the city in the interest of his school, with headquarters at the Y. M. C. A. West 53d street.
J. A. Miller, who is employed by the Central Trust Company, has opened his summer home at Tilton avenue and Beach street, Red Bank, N. J., and Mrs Miller and daughters will go there for the summer.
The Women's Charity Clbw will give a pionic and dance Friday, July 14, at Columbia Park, Richmond Hill. Games start at 2 p. m. music by N. A. M. A. Admission 35 cents. Prizes awarded to winners—June 15—4t.
Mrs. Emma Justice, her daughter, Mrs. Parks, and two grand children from Charlotte, N. C., arrived Sunday to spend the summer with her sons. They are stopping with R. W Justice, 201 West 134th street.
Frank Forbes, a member of the Lincoln Giants was married on Wednesday, June 14, to Miss Whitlock Poole of Atlanta, Ga., in the First Congregational Church, Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes are graduates of Howard University. They left the same afternoon for New York.
The Lucey Lanyo League cordially invites its friends and patrons to join them in their tenth annual basket outing at Führer: Jackson Avenue Park and Casino, Newton, L. I. City, Friday, June 23, 1916 from 2 p. m. to 12 p. m. music by the New Amaterdam Orchestra, Prof. G. H. Marshall, leader. Subscription 25 cents, children free. June 18—21.
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, to answer your questions and answer your money. Plenty of territory. Don't answer unless you mean business. Must spell correctly and write legibly. No industrial features. First old-line life insurance company owned and operated by Colorid People.
The Rev. George H. Sims, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, 204 West 63rd street, has, in his new residence at 131 West 131st street, spacious parlor for marriage ceremonies.
Mrs. Cora Duncan of Washington, D. C., mother of J. W. Duncan, attended the funeral of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Thomas Duncan last Wednesday.
George W. Maguder, who has been South for his health, is spending a few weeks in Washington, D. C. Mr. Maguder will leave Washington June 25 for West Virginia.
Don't forget the band concert to be given by Thompson and his two bands at Manhattan Casino, Thursday.evening, June 29. A program of unusual merit will be presented.
The Rev. S. C. Grannuum, instructor of the Bible Class at St. Mark's M. E. Church, preached at the evening service of the Methodist church in Hackensack last Sunday evening.
Harold J. Miller and Mrs. Lella Cover Miller, newlyweds, are now journing on their honeymoon in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. The groom is a brother to 'Dr. Hubert, C. Edwards of New York...
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forte, 217 W. 121st street, are in Baltimore visiting their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ward, old residents of this city and her sister, Mrs. Bertha Handy. Mr. Forte has returned home but Mrs. Forte will stay in Baltimore for ten days.
Mrs. Mamie Carter and her daughter, Miss Marie Carter, sail d June, 10 for their home, Portsmouth, Va. They were guests at 420 West 52nd street, Mrs. Herbert A. Payne of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., was in the city Tuesday enroute home from the New England Baptist Convention at Philadelphia.
Mrs. Luella McLaughlin, 57 West 98th street, entertained at dinner on Sunday, June 18, the Misses Jeannette Fulter, Hattie Tinson and Luella McLaughlin, granddaughter, of hostess, Mrs. Edna Cummings and Foster G. Jones, a medical student of Meharry College in Nashville, Tenn..
Victor Fleming, real estate and insurance broker, residing at 35 1-2 West 133rd street, secured a verdict in the Supreme Court of New York County. Trial Term Part 12, for injuries from a fall on the stalcrase while residing in the tenement house at 66 West 138th street, New York City and owned by Mrs. Ida B. Farley.
Doht forget the Monster Elk Field Day and baseball game under the auspices of Monarch Lodge No. 45, Imperial Lodge No. 127 at Lenox Oval, 145th street and Lenox avenue, Thursday afternoon, June 29, at 2 p. m., sharp. Ruck Terry, who has charge of the arrangements has been working hard to make it a success and promises many surprises.
Lillian Fields, 6 Wetten 133rd street, after a three days' trial, secured a verdict of $500 in an action brought against her former employee. Mrs Millie Taub, who caused her to be arrested and imprisoned and prosecuted on a charge of stealing $2,175 worth of jewelry and $100. Mrs. Fields was represented by Counselor Robert P. Lattimore, 150 Nassau street.
The second public mass meeting of the Junior Park Protective League of the 38th Precinct will be held in the Assembly Hall of the Lenox Community Centre (P. S. 89) 135th street and Lenox avenue, Wednesday evening, June 28th, at 8 o'clock. At this meeting prizes will be presented to the members who have rendered faithful services during the past quarter. An especially interesting program will be rendered. Junior police representing
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In response to an invitation of Leroy Peterson to the members of the Junliun Park Protective League of the 38th Precinct, Charles C. Allison, Jr. of the National Urban League, will accompany fifty boys to the Sheepshead Bay Speedway Friday afternoon, June 30, to the final rehearsal of the Honor-Roll Relief Fund Field Games under the auspices of the Police Department. The boys will meet at 2303 Seventh avenue, at 10 o'clock, a. m. They must have carfare, 20 cents.
Mrs. Emma L. Pitts, who was conducting a dressmaking business on Washington avenue, the Bronx, was operated on at the Lebanon hospital in April, for an old head trouble induced by a street car accident in her former home, Macon, Ga., She is with her cousin, Mrs. L. A. Smallwood, 4521 Carpenter Avenue, Wakefield, N. Y., where she is recuperating rapidly. She expects to resume work about July 15, when she will accept a position as instructor in designing at the dressmaking factory of Alleman & Co., The Bronx.
Voorhees Wants' New Heating Plant.
Prof J. O. Thomas, the new head of the Voorhees Industrial School is in the city on business connected with the school. Prof. Thomas intends to spend the summer in Northern New York and New Hampshire, soliciting funds for Voorhees. An effort will be made to raise $10,000 for a modern heating plant, the school at present being heated by stores.
Urban League to Entertain
the executive board, the New York local committee, and the staff of the National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes, invites the friends of the organization to an informal reception to be given on Thursday evening, June 29, from 8 to 10:30 o'clock. The reception will mark the opening of the enlarged offices of the league. On account of the increased volume of the league's work, the floor above its old office has been renovated and on Thursday it will be formally opened as an annex to the national and local headquarters. The league is inviting the members of organization with which it has had official connection and others who are interested in the activities of the league to be its guests on that occasion.
BROOKLYN NOTES
The Young Men's League of Concord Baptist Church of Christ will run its annual boat excursion to Bear Mountain, August 3.—June 22—tt.
Mrs. Cornellus Peterson, 2412 Pitkins avenue; is better.
Miss Andrades Lindsay, 136 Lexington avenue, is home from Fisk University.
John W. Jones of Lexington, Va., has been visiting Charles C. Lawton, 173 Willoughby street.
William Ramnath was the guest of Miss Eugenia Rivers, Savannah, Ga., for a few days before he returned to Brooklyn.
Mrs. Mary E. Shepard wishes to announce that after July 1 she will be located at 351 Cumberland street. Phone connection.
Miss Filton, Miss Weston and Miss Tilman were guests last Sunday of the Misses C. and A. Ford, Richmond street, Plainfield, N. J.
Harry, son of the Rev, and Mrs. Wm.
R. Lawton, 173 Willoughby street, is about recovered from injuries received when run into by a delivery wagon.
Alice Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, 290 Berriman street, was the only colored child taking part in the exercises at P. S. 64.
Friends from Bound Brook, Jamaica, Sheepshead Bay and Manhasset were entertained, at whist by Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Hodge, 691 New Lots road.
It is reported that the Rev. A. J. Matthews, 188a Chauney street, has been chosen as the regular pastor of Berean Baptist Church, Bergen street
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold H. Landin, formerly of 378 Cumberland street, have gone to Asbury Park, where Mr. Landin will engage in business.
Mrs Mary E. Shepard, 34 Ashland place, has bought a very fine 12-room bake house at 351 Cumberland street through Oscar W Pulcher, 36 St Felix street.
Don't forget the band concert to be given by Thompson and his two bands at Manhattan Casino, Thursday evening, June 29. A program of unusual merit will be presented.
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The St. Augustine Club outing at Columbia hall and park, Jamaca avenue and Willow street, Richmond Hill, on Friday evening, June 30, will be for the benefit of St. Augustine P. E. Church, the Rev. G. F. Miller, rector.
Mme. C. J. Hamilton, scalp specialist, formerly at 480 Vanderbilt avenue, has moved to 1847 Fulton street. Excellent results guaranteed. Telephone 1075W East New York. Open afternoons and evenings. Mme. C. J. Walker's system. June 8—3 mo.
Miss Beulah A. Le Mar, 1599a Pacific street, daughter of Mrs. J. N. Willett, was operated on in St. John's Hospital, Brooklyn, on June 5 for appendicitis and has recovered sufficiently to be at home again.
A pleasant surprise occurred Friday evening, June 16, at the residence of Alfred D. Vaughan, $8a Putnam avenue, when the marriage of his mother, Mrs. Alice Vaughan and James Pittmon, a well-known Brooklyn man, took place. They are the recipients of congratulations from many friends. Master Macy C. Carr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Carr, Jr., 12 Schenectady avenue, entertained a few of his playmates at his home in honor of his eleventh birthday, Saturday, June 17. The children were hidden when Mack entered the room and they came out calling surprise. Games and dancing were indulged in, after which refreshments were served. Among those present were Marguerite Burton, Bernita DeWell, Helen Alleyne, Hattie, Anna and Hannah Miller, Octavie Smith, Mamie Clark, Beatrice Harrall, George R. Wright, Jay Miller, Calvin Smith, Paul DeWell, Paul Peterson, Kenneth Smith, George Harris, Sidney Alleyne, John Arnold, Everett Smith, John Swann and Eugene Hairston.
Howard Orphanage Graduation.
The graduation exercises and field day of Howard Orphanage and Industrial School, Kings Park, L. I., will be held Saturday, June 24. At 11.30 a.m., the meeting of the board of managers is to be held, followed by lunchon for invited guests. The graduation exercises are scheduled for 2 p.m., and the sports will begin at 3 p.m., with a baseball game between St James High School and Howard Industriell School. Games and field sports will follow.
The address to graduates will be made by Samuel Rowland, Esq., and the president of the board, L. Hollingsworth Wood, will present diplomas to five graduates—Annie E. Lange, William Huff, Walter Matthews, John Smith and Chester Willis.
Arrangements are in the hands of Lawrence Smith Butler and Sarah Nicoll Osborne; Committee.
CARD OF THANKS.
CAROLE THANKS
Mile, E. Mile of Mile, ornally of Macon, GA. wishes to express her gratitude and her heartfelt thanks to her many friends, her dear relatives and her kind patrons, for the thoughtful and brightened her dark stay in the hospital. At the same time Mile, Pitts wishes to announce that she will continue her work which she regretted so much to do. She will be dressed making furniture 3233 Third avenue, the Bronx, between 164th and 165th street, preparing our girls in all branches of dressmaking. Any correspondent may reach her at Winkfield, N.Y. where its valence, under the tender care of her devoted cousin, Mrs S. A Smallwood.
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HIST ST., 148 W. First class place for gentleman only, board, home comforts, every convenience. Mrs. Tobias.
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FLATS AND APARTMENTS TO LET
CLIPTON PLACE, 306. 2nd floor, 4 rooms and bath; 3d floor, 8 rooms without bath. Rentes reasonable. Apply Mrs. Dupree.
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET
HERKIMER ST., 286. Neatly furnished room, private house, reasonable rent.
PACIFIC ST., 1603-Large front room, improvements. Apply Smith.
FULTON ST., 1407. Neatly furnished room to man and wife or business woman. Apply Mrs. Wm. Komp
NEW JERSEY.
For rent, $17 per month—Six-floor
house, improvements, with the option of
buying. Price, $2,900. Cooper avenue,
Teaneck, S. Bearss, telephone 1040.
June 22-41
WALTER F. CRAIG
483 Hancock St., Brk
MRS. Dixie I. B. MARRIED.
Mrs. Dixie I. B. is prominent, in social work and identified with the Associated Charities of Columbia, S. C., was married on June 7, 1916, to Mr. Robert Thompson Brooks.
The initial picnic of the J. B. Taylor Tennis Club of Brooklyn, will be held at Dauer's Park, Jamaica avenue and Ward street, Richmond Hill, on Friday evening, June 23. Come out and spend an enjoyable evening with your tennis friends.. Music by the N. A. M. A., Edward DeGrant, director. Officers and committee of arrangements: A. J. Loring, R. W. Fearing, E. Clifford Hughes, J. Fred Davies, Frank Holbrook, A. L. Comither, Addison S. Bailey and R. L. Hutchins, Jr. Directions to park: From New York take Lexington ave. L train at Park Row, Brooklyn Bridge station to Cypress Hills, transfer to Jamaica avenue trolley which passes Park (Ward street). From Brooklyn — Fulton street L to Manhattan junction; change to Cypress Hills train, or Lexington avenue L to Cypress Hills and-transfer to trolley as above—June 15—21.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES
ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 242-46 West 48th St., between 7th and 8th Ave. Sunday Service—11 n. m. and 7.39 p. m. Holy Commission every first Sunday. Sunday School, 1.39 p. m. Sunday Morning Bond prayer meeting, 6 n. m. Tuesday, 8 p. m.-Missionary Society, prayer and praise service. Thursday, 8 p. m.-B. Y. P. umland and literary program. Friday, 8 p. m., general prayer meeting. Rev. A. Chayton Powell, D. D., pastor; residence, 240 W. 48th street, phone, Bryant, 7465.
MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 153-161 West 81st Street, between 9th and 7th Avensons. Rev. W. M. P. Nayes, D. D., pastor. Presaching Services every Sunday at 11 n. m. and 7.39 p. m. Sunday at 11 n. m. and 7.39 p. m. Umland meets every Sunday at 5.39 p. m. R. Y. P. U. Literary meetings every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Weekly Prayer Meeting on Friday evening at 8 p. m. Church Aid Society, second Monday evening in Vinitas. Every month on the third Monday evening. Visitors are made welcome.
MOTHERA. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH
161-180 W. 180th St. Rev. J. W. Brown,
pastor, 110 West 189th street. Sunday
Services—11 a. m. and 7. 65 p. m. Holy
Communion every second Sunday at 8
Sunday school at 12. 30 p.
Sunday school at 8 p. m. Varick Christian
Endowment. 6.38. Weekly Meetings
Class Meetings every Tuesday and
Wednesday evening. Prayer Meetings
every Friday. SEATS FREE. PUBLIC
INVITED.
RUSH MEMORIAL A. M. E. ZION
CHURCH, 68 West 183th Street. Services
every day. 8. 30 p. m. and 8 P. M.
School at 2. 30 p. m.
Dr. A. C. Arooke, Pastor, residence 552
Lenox Avenue. T. B. Smith, Church
Clerk, 129 West 136th Street. All are
cordially welcome.
ST. MARK'S METHODIST EPISTOL
PAL CHURCH, 53d Street, New York,
NY 10017. City Park, William
H. Brooma, D. D. Residence, 121
West 83d Street. Freestreet, 11 a.m. and
7.45 p.m. Prayer Meetings, Friday even
and Sunday. School at 2 p.m. Lyceum,
Sunday, at 4 p. m.; Thursday
evening at 11 a.m. Junior League,
6.80 p.m. Junior League, Friday, at 4 p. m. Classes Tuesday and
Wednesday evening at 8.50 and Sunday
at 1 p. m. Holy Communion, second
evening in each month. Welcome to
SALAM METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 162-4 West 123rd Street, the Rev. Frederick Arstey Callan, pastor. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7.65 p.m. M. Sunday, Sunday School, 8.30 a.m. M. Sunday, Men's Bible Class, 2.30 p.m. D. N. Thiemann, instructor. Lecture, 4 p.m. Sundays, 8.30 p.m. Thursday, George W. Allen, president. Mayflower League, 5 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and at 1 p.m. Sundays Prayer meeting, Friday Night. Brotherhood, every Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Communion, first Sunday in each month. All are welcome.
ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, 334 East 100th Street, New York, N.Y. 10010. St. D. D. Church, 913 Bard St. 107 St. Sunday Services. All Seats Free.—11 m. Morning Prayer, Litany and Sermon. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. evening service. A cordial welcome to all.
ST. CYTIPLAN'S CHAPEL, PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL, 177 68d Street. Rev. James Jebsen, Priest. W. D. Services, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday School, 3.30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
ST. JUDEN'S CHAPEL, PROTECTANT
EPIISCOPAL, 19 W. 99th St. Rev. Flea-
dra Howard, Vlcar. Sunday Services.
8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School, 8
p.m. Sunday School, 8 p.m. Sunday
Service, in the Cathedral of St. J
ohn the Divine, 111th Street and Am-
sterdam Avenue. A cordial welcome to
all.
ST. JAMES, PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH, 69-81 West 137th Street, New
York City, Frank M. Hydor, D. D., mini-
ter Sunday services at 11 a.m. and
8 p.m. C. C. Church, 8 p.m. Wednesday at 8 p.m., prayer
service. The Lord's Supper is celebrated
at 8 p.m. on the first Sunday of each
month. Girl's Wellfare Club, Friday,
at 4 p.m. Boy's Wellfare Club, Friday,
at 4 p.m. Girl's Guild, Friday at 3:30
p.m. The Brethren Church meets each Sunday
at 4 p.m. Visitors and strangers
are invited to worship with us.
WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 119 West 133rd Street (Empire Friendly Shalter). New York City, the Rev. Rene. B. H. Browne, 178 Willettage Street, Brooklyn. Phone, Malne 5607. Sarrieuse for the preschool—Monday (proaching), 5 p. m. Sunday School (beginning March 5). 5 p. m. Christian Middle School, p. m. m. Sunday School (proaching), second Sunday evening in each month. The public cordially invited.
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