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VOL. XXX No. 12 JUDGE SCORES POLICE ACTION Judge Samuel B. Adams of Savannah Says Police Were Criminals. CONDEMS ARREST OF NEGROES Letter to Morning News Declares Arrest and Incarceration Were Without Justification or Excuse in Law or Right. ASKS JUSTICE FOR NEGROES Sum of Race are Frequently Arrested Without Sufficient Cause and Treated With Unnecessary Severity - Fundamental Requirement by Members of Every Race Is that Constitutional Rights be Protected. (Special to THE NEW YORK AGE) SAVANNAH, GA - Notwithstanding that the mayor and chief of police seemed to approve the action of the city police, who recently raided the Union Depot and arrested more than a hundred Negroes who were awaiting trains for northern points, together with a number who had just reached the city on incoming trains, there are many of the leading white citizens of this city who condemn in unmeasured outrage upon the civil right of Negroes. The attitude of the mayor and chief of police was clear when a petition from colored citizens for an investigation of the affair was heard by the City Council. Both these officials have declared their conviction that the police officers were within the letter of the law and only doing their duty, but there have been strong expressions from prominent lawyers who recorded that the Nunes was clearly shown. "One of the strongest expressions has been made by judge Samuel B. Adams, who declared letter to the, Savannah Morning News," he wrote. "The incarceration were wholly without justification or excuse, in law or in right." Officera Guilty of Crime. Judge Adams charged also that "the officers arresting and the officers directing the arrest were all of them guilty of a crime themselves, that is known as the imprisonment, which is defined by the law, and that is also personal liberty of a person, and consists in—confinement or detention of such person without sufficient legal authority." The judge says also that "these men had a perfect right to go, tightly or not, to another state, and their arrest was a gross violation of their constitutional rights." General and pronounced indignation he said, would have been pronounced in the public prints had these men been white. "It fell in so far Judge Adams' letter in full is as follows: Editor of the Morning News: Editor of the Morning News: "Ever since its occurrence I have felt impelled to give some public expression of the police force in the recent arrest at the Union Station of a large number of unoffending Negroes, solely because they intended to go to another state in pursuit of work. They were not charged with any crime; they were not guilty of any offence. No warrant had been sworn out. Their arrest and incarceration were wholly without justification, the law or in right. In the number, as I learn reliably, were some respectable persons of color who did not even contemplate leaving the city, but happened to be corralled in the crowd. The victims of these unlawful arrests were detained at the police barracks all night. It is true that the Recorder promptly discharged without hearing from them, condemning them. A judicial officer with any regard for his oath of office could have done no less than this. "The officers arresting and the officers directing the arrest were all of them guilty of a crime themselves, that is known as "false imprisonment", which is defined by our penal code as the violation of the person's right to a person as a defendant in confinement or detention of auco parsos without sufficient legal authority." Men Had Right to Go. "These men had a perfect right to be solely or collectively, by the public trains to another state, and their arrest was a clear gross violation of their constitutional rights. It is difficult to understand how such a palpable and flagrant violation of law could occur in a law-abiding community, and by the act of men supposed to be guardians of the law. "Had their skins been white the expressions of indignation would have been general and pronounced, and the expressions would have been rejected in the public print. As it is, the matter has attracted no special attention. I parceive that some representative members of the race have called the attention of the City Council to the matter. Council ought to give earnest heed to their petition. THE REV. J. W. BROWN Pastor of Mother A. M. E. Zion Church, West 136th Street, New York City. NEW FINANCIAL RECORD AT MOTHER ZION CHURCH Closing out four years of successful service as pastor of Mother A. M. E. Zion Church, 151-3 West 136th street, the Rev. J. W. Brown has the gratification of knowing that he has set a new record, not only for soul-saving but for real results. The class readers' rally, which was conducted on weeks from November 26 to December 10, closed with a grand aggregate of $3,858.13, the largest sum ever raised in a rally in that church. Dr. Brown has pastored this congregation for three years and six months, and he has been instrumental in the increase of the membership from 349 to more than 400, showing accession of 700 members. The force of the church was divided into seven societies, and these have increased to thirty-five, which brings into activity the entire membership of young folks, men, women, boys and girls. The Brotherhood, recently organized, is one of the strongest bodies in the church, with an active enrollment of 125 men. This society has a relief department, providing sick and death benefits for its members. During his pastorate Dr. Brown has moved his congregation from its former location on West 89th street to its present place of abode, having purchased the church property of the Church of the Redeemer, a white Episcopal Church. The building has been remodeled and is now a West 89th Street church. Chased by Mother Zion for use eventually as a parsonage. If is gratifying to chronicle the fact that Dr. Brown has made good in his New York pastorate, and it is hoped by the congregation that the powers in his church will be a longer, tenure will add to the strength and value of his service as pastor of this body. There is an advance in the work of the church along all lines, and a spirit of concord and peace which will be developed in the development of the church. Dr Brown goes to Philadelphia next week to attend a reception to Bishop Caldwell. GREENSBORO, N. C., TO (Special to THE NEW YORK AUSTRALIA) GREENSBORO, N. C.—It is purposed to organize the colored tailors and pressers doing business in North Carolina, and a local artist, to hold a meeting in this city for that purpose on July 5, 6 and 7, 1971. Milton Kyle Tyson is temporary secretary of the movement and he is giving much time to the effort. W. J. Means of Greensbore will preside and welcome the visiting tailors. The Greensbore men have formed a local art committee to hold a meeting Means E. D. Meane J. E. Graham, H. A. Johnson, D. F. Mills, Edward Foster, Harrison Brown, John Chambers, A. M. Avent, D. H. Duncan, O. Huntley and M. K. Tyson. "I fear, Mr. Editor, that not infrequently Negroes have just cause of complaint against police officers, that they are sometimes arrested when under arrest, treated with unnecessary severity. I do not mean to say that any large number of the force thus treats Negroes, but I nevertheless believe that the occurrence suggested are not rare. The fact is that the respectable members of the frequently contacted of their treatment and give such treatment as a reason why Negroes feel like leaving Savannah. Justice for Negroes. "We certainly ought to treat the members of this race with entire justice and fairness. We ought to have one law for the white race and another law for the Negro. Their legal and constitutional rights ought to be fully recognized. We deem the Negro to remain white. We need them to ought to encourage and help them. Tactics like those alluded to will not increase their disposition to remain in Savannah. We can talk as we may of the rigors of northern climate and of the trade and industrial boycots to which the Negroes are subjected to in other sections. Just, after all, a fundamental requirement by the members of every race is that the constituent rights, particularly the interporting to personal liberty, be properly protected. We will not do them or ourselves, any good by disregarding those rights, and we will not exhibit either racial or individual superiority by acts of injustice and oppression. "SAM'L. B. ADAMS." ST. LOUIS SCHOOLS A POTENT INFLUENCE Receive An Annual Salary of Nearly $250,000—Summer High School Building Built at a Cost of Quarter a Million Dollars—Delany School, Recently Constructed One of the Finest School Buildings in the City. Among the influences that tend to make St. Louis a most desirable home city for colored people none are more famous than those emanating from the public schools. It is generally known that the St. Louis schools as a whole rank among the best in the country—a reputation which the city has enjoyed for years and to which a recent survey, conducted by well known experts, showed that it is most justly entitled. But the fact that the schools for colored children for they have separate schools for St. Louis children is equally same high plane in every particular as those for the white children is not so well known. The Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Instruction in St. Louis in the discharge of their duties in providing not only the necessary but the best and most modern educational facilities and opportunities for the children of the city make absolutely no difference in the character of building, equipment and teachers and, their reorganization, treatment alike. It may be truthfully said of the school officials that their endeavor is to give to all of the children of the city the best that money can procure and experience can suggest. Nine Elementary Schools. There are nine elementary schools for colored children. Seven of them are in first class buildings—some recently built, some recently reconstructed. Two are not so well housed, being located in portable buildings, because of sudden changes in population, in certain districts. But in a recent report, the Supplier has recommended that one of these portables be installed on a fourteen-room building, costing $125,000. In the other, byian eighteen-room building costing $75,000. The recently built Delany School is the equal in beauty, construction and equipment of any school in the city. In fact, the elementary school buildings for colored children differ in no wise except in size in some instances, from the one located for the white children. And here is the note that not a city in the country surpasses St. Louis so far as elementary school buildings go. The fact that the colored population is widely scattered and in some districts is fluctuating makes it rather difficult for the Board of Education to locate the buildings so that they may be easily accessible to all; consequently the buildings are furnished to those pupils who live over a mile from the elementary schools. For colored students—but one High School is necessary and that, the Summer High, is as fine a structure and as well equipped as the most exacting could desire. The building alone cost more than a quarter of a million dollars and everything in it corresponds completeness with the structure itself. The teachers in the elementary schools are graduates of the Summer Normal School. The principals of the schools and the teachers in the high and normal school are graduates from various colleges. These teachers numbering approximately hundred and twenty-five $250,000 annually are a very potent force for good in the social, economic and educational life of their people in this city. Sumner Graduates Ambitious. That the schools are inculcating and fostering the proper desire for higher education is shown very clearly by the fact that every year graduates from the Summer High leave St. Louis to enter colleges and universities in different parts of this country. This year Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Kansas, Howard and Perdue Universities and schools at Boston and Hollyoke and other places number in their enrollment colored students who have come from St. Louis. Graduates of the St. Louis schools are well in their home city and in places where they have located, and the future promises still brighter things. With a Board of Education and a Superintendent竖立 upon the same standard all and extending the same privileges, opportunities and consideration to all, with housing and equipment unsurpassed anywhere, with a course of study fashioned and approved by leaders in the world of pedagogical thought, with free books, paper, etc., the colored citizens of St. Louis are indeed fortunate in the possession of exceptional educational advantages and opportunities. Advantages and opportunities which fortunately great majority of the educators to make the best of and which will in the future cause St. Louis to be recognized as being in the first rank among the great cities so far as the thrift, intelligence and success of its colored population are concerned. Ebertor's Notz—Mr. Usher is princi pa of the Dessallies School St. Louis. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1916. WASHINGTON LETTER Washington Bureau, The New York Age, 609 P Street, N. W. T. Thomas Fortune, Manager. WASHINGTON, D. C. One of the insistent problems in Washington is that of providing respect to the accommodation of resident and transient guests. This is all the more strange because there is a steady demand for such a hotel and because Washington, being largely a city of transient residents, here today and gone tomorrow, mostly with great expectation, as well as other things, should be able to maintain at least one such hotel for Afro-American; there some five hundred are maintained for white resident and transient guests. There is a well grounded suspicion here that an Afro-American hotel would not exist here without these privileges here being carried with them certain other things which the police have refused to hand; so that we have no hotel here because local capital is afraid to invest in one, although there is sufficient demand by the travelling public to pay for one, if the travelling public would not for it. The these privileges are of this character. The promise and all sorts of obstacles to carrying out their purposes, mainly the fear that the investment will not pay a proper return for the money invested. And why will not a hotel proposition pay in Washington? Washington is a city where teachers, and Government employees seek the greatest comfort at the least cost in that living. A hotel that would provide two and three room suites at moderate cost, with a reauirementable profit should be paying investment. With the large number of Afro-Americans who float into the city from time to time, it should be easy to have the proposition pay. What is the trouble, then? It is this. It is hard to maintain the morale of one of an Afro-American hotel. The hotel will crowd in, with registrations of husbands and wives so full on the face of them as to astonish the auspictions of the police, which, when once aroused will soon kill the best paying hotel proposition. Again; Afro-Americans want the best of anything to be a hotel, but the police will not. When it comes to paying for what they get, as others do, they beaten and seek the cheap thing. It is so hard that Washington will yet be a hotel where they who want decency accommodations can get them and let them pay a fair consideration for their needs. There was a splendid meeting of the committee having in charge the memorial fund for the Tuskegee-Institute to perpetuate the memory of the late beloved Booker T. Washington, at the residence of R.-W. Thompson, Wednesday evening of last week, with Jas Lassiter as president, presiding. Dr. Wesemann, Gerrell Dr. Julius Cole, and other officers were enthusiastic in the work, and in the prospects of good results at the public meeting soon to be held, but they were not satisfied with the enthusiasm in the movement which was proposed. Mr. Fortune_was_asked_to_say_a_word, and spoke strongly in-favor of raising the largest possible part of the fund in this city, as it was a race duty to perpetuate the memory of so great a race benefactors. Dr. Washington in the say that has been proposed by those who know best how Dr. Washington would wish to have his memory perpetuated. We must build monuments for the men who are dead who built monuments for us while they lived. Sunday afternoon, last, I attended the Woman's Peace Party Mass Meeting, at the Belasco Theatre, Miss Jane Flag Young of Chicago mad, the most impressive address, on National ideals (continued on page two) SOUTHERN METHODS BY. PITTSBURGH POLICE (Bingham to THE NEW YORK AOR.) Pittsburgh, NJ. The plaintiffs, taken by the Pittsburgh colored citizens, 71 Negroes, convicted in the magistrate's court of vagrancy and fined $25 or forty days in the workhouse, were freed and charges dismissed when their cases were taken on appeal to Judge 'Miller's county court. The recent killing of a grocer on the Hill by two men whose descriptions were given to the police, was followed by the rounding up and arresting of more than two hundred Negroes. Men of all classes were arrested on a genetically distinct man, before Magistrate John A. Fugassi at Police Station No. 2. One hundred and four were given the above sentence, and of this number seventy-one were not given an opportunity to pay the fine. A young woman of the Y. W. A., Miss Cinda Brown, called up several attorneys and interested Attorneys Robert Seward and J. W. Holmes. An appeal was taken, a petition for the release of the men signed by W. P. Bayless of the Courier, and bonds were made by N. T. Velar of East Pittsburgh. The committing magistrate appeared in the county court to testify, but when he admitted not knowing a single one of the defendants, he offered counsel to any of the prisoners personally, and when they had finished, Judge Miller dismissed the case, saving most emphatically. "There is no case of vagrancy here." The men were taken in a body to the Fhernezer Baptist Church, the Rev. J. C. Austin, pastor, where dinner had been prepared by a man who had been imprisoned where men were advised to avoid infringing any of the city's laws. They were cared for at night and efforts made to secure jobs for them. CHURCH COUNCIL AND THE RACE QUESTION CHURCH COUNCIL AND THE RACE QUESTION Thirty Denominations Meet in St. Louis in Federal Council of Churches. FOUR NEGRO DENOMINATIONS Representatives of the Baptists, A. M. E.'s, C. M. E.'s, and A. M. E. Z.'s, are Members of the Council—Report of Committee on Negro Churches Produced Greatest Interest of the Meeting. (Special to TU New York AOR.) St. Louis, Mo.—The greatest interest evolved in the third quadrennial meeting of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, held here December 6 to 11, was created by the report of the Committee on Negro Churches, submitted by Bishop W. P. Thirkield, chairman. The committee declared that here in America are ten or eleven millions of people, American citizens, "whose crying needs constitute a real challenge to the best brain heart and life of this great body of Christmas, for relief from conditions and handicaps which might discourage the strongest hearts." The Rev. John Wesley Gilbert of the C. M. E. Church, Bishop C. T. Shaffer of the A. M. E. Church, Dr. E. C. Morrisr of the National Baptist Convention, and Bishop L. W. Kiles of the A. M. E. Zion Church, were designated to speak on the report of the committee, who was afterwards laid before body was for a discussion of general discussion, R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, stirred things when he declared that thousands of Negroes were leaving the south. She he—They sit with bated breath; they are afraid to tell the truth. They are too tolerable. The whole problem rests with the white men who have control of the government and the railroads and municipalities. If you want to confer with a few Negroes, who are not so keen to be teed that they won't be run away from their homes. They love their homes, but life is not worth the living there." Contempt for Religion of Whites. One of the paragraphs in the committee's report declared that the Negro has an increasing distrust of the white race; a growing contempt for its religion and its sense of justice; that this is breeding a spirit of antagonism and that through "this tangle of suspicion and hatred, in this professedly Christian laborer the Negro is distrust and thiampling the worst of the lawless white." At another time the question arose over the use of the words "Negro" or "colored," in designating a committee. Members of both races argued back and forth over conditions in the south, and the atmosphere became tense. Several efforts were made to head off the debate, but without avail. W. D. Bradsels of Dallas, attempted to condone lynching by saying that "while lynching was great." This declaration aroused the N.A.: Reverdy R. Ransom of the A. M. E. Church, who, after various parliamentary efforts had been unsuccessfully made to cut off the debate, declared that: "Here you gentlemen are telling us that European war is the cause of the American Civilization when 280,000 American are fleeing northward, some of them for their very lives. Is not that the real challenge to Christianity? Four Race Denominations. The Federal Council of, Churches is the Federal Council of thirty religious denominations, the colored people being represented by the A. M. E. Church, the A. M. E. Zion Church, the C. M. E. Church and the Baptist Church. It recognizes no distinction of color or second Baptist Church, magnificent crucifix after the style of the Italian Renaissance. The work of the body is practically summarized by the reports of fifteen commissions, the Committee on Negro Churches being one of the most important. The roster of Negro delegates was as follows: M. E. Church—Bishops. C. T. Shaffer, L. C. Copson. C. S. Smith, H. B. Parks; Prof. J. R. Hawkins, Drs. J. W. Rankins, R. C. Ransom, C. M. Tanner, J. E. Beard, J. Q. Johnson, S. A. Williams, S. P. Felder, A. J. Wilson, M. E. Church—Drs. B. F. Abbott and R. B. Jones. M. E. Zion Church—Bishops. G. C. Clement, M. I. Blackwell and L. W. Kyle, Drs. J. E. Masao, G. B. Ahan, K. Davis and Prof. J. W Martin. M. C. E. Church—Bishop. C. H. Phillips, Drs. J. A. Hamlett, J. W. Gilbert, M. I. Warfield, N. L. Smith and Prof. J. F. Lane. National Baptist Convention—Drs. F. C. Morris, M. Owens, I. D. Herhen, W. O. Davis, C. H. Parish, I. A. Thomas, G. O. Davis, J. E. Holloway, E. R. McGee, G. J. E. Stevens, F. L. Fey, A. Cartwright, J. F. Coston, J. R. Bennett, H. H. Harris, J. H. Henderson, George McNeal, M. W. Gilbert, C. T. Walker, J. H. C. Henry and A. M. Johnson. THE LATE J. E. BUSH Of Little Rock, Arkansas, Who Died this Week. J. E. BUSH DIES (Special to THE NEW YORK AQUA) LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, the funeral of J. E. Bush, one of the leading citizens of Arkansas, who died suddenly this week, will be held Thursday afternoon. The death of Mr. Bush, who was widely known throughout the country, came as a big surprise to his many friends everywhere. J. E. Bush was prominent in political, fraternal and business circles for many years. He was born at Moscow, Tenn., in 1858, his parents moving to Arkansas in 1862. He was graduated from the grammar and high schools of Little Rock. After serving as principal of the Capital Hill School for two years he was appointed principal of the colored schools in Hot Springs. In 1884 Mr. Bush was nominated county clerk of Pulaski County by the Greenback Party, but resigned the nomination to run on the Republican ticket. He was elected by a handsome vote. He was appointed Receiver of the United States Office at Little Rock by President McKinley in 1898, and was reappointed in 1996 by President Roosevelt. Mr. Bush founded the Mosaic Templars of America, which has a large membership in several southern States. He served as Grand Sergee of the order finances of the Mosaic Templars in excellent shape. The deceased was a close friend of the man, Billy Washington, and was a member of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League for many years. In 1879 Mr. Bush was married to Miss Cora Winfrey, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Winfrey. They lived with their children. Aside from being from a crowded Arkansas can leader of the State of Arkansas by both races, usually leading the Arkansas delegation to all national conventions. Mr. Bush was known as a public peace-keeper in keeping down civil friction. He died leaving an estate valued at over $50,000. BIG JOINT MEETING A joint meeting of the colored branches of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. were held Sunday afternoon at Bethel A. M. E. Church, on which occasion inspirations addresses on behalf of the two organizations were made by well known people active in religious and charitable work, and fine musical program was furnished by the Clerf Club. Dr. E. P. Roberts presided, and was assisted by Mrs. Reverdy C. Ransom. The meeting was opened by the reading of scripture lesson by the Rev. William P. Hayes. Prayer was then offered by Mr. Newman. Dr. E. P. Roberts next gave an outline of the work of the two associations, which was followed by the introduction of Mrs. Cecelia H. Cabinaz, who interestingly told of what the women had done and were doing in association work. Thomas E. Taylor, the new secretary of the branch of the Y. M. C. A. made his first appearance before a New York audience and was given the successor authority in accordance to his successful work in Indianapolis told of what he hoped to accomplish in New York with the co-operation of the men of this city. Other speakers were Mrs. Reverdy C. Ransom, the Rev. W. H. Brooks and the Rev. A. Clayton Powell. All speakers emphasized the importance of supporting the work of both associations. The two branches will be able to take the scope of their work when they take possession of their new buildings. The Clef Club, of which Deacon Johnson is president, rendered such an enjoyable program that Dr. Brooks stated that he did not know whether the musicians were playing a one step or a two step, but that "it sounded good to him." The members of the Clef Club to render the musical numbers were: Fred M. Bryan, conductor; Fred H. Tyers, assistant conductor; A. Lehman, William A. A. Shaw, N. Iones, William "Kid" Cole, J. Ricks and G. Wilson. The numbers played were; "Yesterthoughts," Herbert; "On Bended Kuees," Burleigh; Reminiscence; "Bryan"; "Call of the Wild." Tyers; "Admiration." Tyers. A large number of pledges to both branches were made. The collection was $55. Chr New York Age IS RELIABLE. WHEN YOU NEEN IT IN "THE AGE" YOU CAN DEPEND UPON IT. NEWS THAT IS INFORMING. PRICE FIVE CENTS NEGRO OWNERS INCREASE RENT Acquire Desirable Seventh Avenue Property and Open to Race Tenants. SCALE OF RENTALS BOOSTED White Tenants Allowed to Remain in Two Houses at Former Low Rentals, But New High Rates Fixed for Colored Renters. Colored Purchasers of Property Have Firm of White Real Estate Agents to Handle Allthough Several Successful and Prominent Colored Agents Made Effort to Secure the Business. The charging of high rentals for Harlem apartments assumes a more critical aspect with the opening up of the block, of apartment houses located on the east side of Seventh avenue, from 13th to 137th street, each house having four apartments, some with five and some with six rooms. This property was recently purchased by Conde and Frank Cheaton and Marc Wheaton and opened to forced rent at rentals of $4 per month for the first and fourth floors, and $42 per month for the second and third floors. There are six houses in the block-a single apartment house of four floors occupying each corner of Seventh avenue at 136th and 137th streets, and two double houses, four floors, eight apartments, occupying the center. Information received by The Asa declares that the two corner houses are occupied by white tenants, who will continue their occupancy, and that the real estate department will ensure that the top floor to $22 for the second three floors. It is alleged also that the janitor is responsible for the statement that it is possible for prospective white tenants to secure apartments for $21. Big Raise for Colored Tennants. The two double houses, in interior, are opened to colored tenants, and most of the apartments are taken. As against the rates of $40 and $42 which the present owners are charging, Tim Ace is informed that the former owners filed with a real estate agent a scale of rentals which show that the six-room apartments, on the first and top floors, were rented at $28, while the seven-room apartments on the second and third floors, rented for $32. In other words, there has been an increase of approximately 33% per cent. in the scale of rentals since the property was purchased by a colored landlord and opened to colored tenants. Further information is to the effect that although several of the colored real estate agents were anxious to secure the handling of this property for Counselor and Mrs. Wheaton, none of them were successful. The houses are being handled by a firm of white real estate agents, Alisheu & Co., or $2300 for the other, that not only did Nail & Parker make an offer for the handling of this property, but the firm of C. A. Knowles & Co., Inc., 161 West 136th street, has been negotiating for several months with the former owners for the purpose of securing this property for the use of colored tenants. Mr. Knowles, in a letter to The Aon, declares that a rental of $5 per room, $50 for six rooms and one room, to 10 per cent, over the original rentals charged by former owners, would show an increase of $335 per cent, in income, or $24,000 per annum instead of $18,000. At this rate, the rentals charged by present owners, if applied to the entire property, would show an annual income of approximately $30,000 to $34,000. In his letter Mr. Knowles gives the interesting information that he had practiced in the handling of this property at a slight increase over former rentals, with a list of tenants waiting to move in. Many of the these tenants had paid a deposit on their intended tenancy. The Age's Fight for, Low Rents. The Aoe has consistently fought for more reasonable rents in the Harleen section, and has advanced, from time to time, the opinion that one of the solutions of the high rent problem would be found in more general ownership of the property, according to the information received: in this particular instance, the property being purchased by a member of the race, it is alleged that not only are the rates given a considerable boost when applying to Negro tenants, but the white tenants are allowed to remain at the original low rentals, with an intimation that an even lower rate might be obtained. One of the influencing factors in the retaining of white tenants in the two corner houses may be found in the fact that the property has agents that this property have their place in the building at 137th street and Stevens ave. southeast corner, a part of this property. Mr. Knowles' letter, giving the history of his negotiations concerning this property, is given in full as follows: C. A. KNOWLES & CO., INC. 161 West 138th Street, New York City, N. Y. December 12th, 1916. To the Editor of The Age: Answering your request for information regarding the block front on 7th Avenue between 158th and 127th streets. I bow to state: That early in the month of September through the hearty co-operation of Mrs. N. E. Peck, of No. 15 Clark street, Brooklyn, we succeeded in interesting a client of hers who was, and is now in sympathy with colored tenants in the movement of reducing rents in Harlem. After we were able to covinice them that by acquiring this property, and charging a rental of $5 per room they could deal an annual fee of $2,000 or $4,000 more than the present rent list of the "white tenants," they agreed to purchase the property, and immediately we started negotiations for same, with that object in view. Confidence Betrayed. Because of the many obstacles which had to be overcome, negotiations proceeded slowly, and in the meantime it was necessary for me to explain matters to the many prospective colored tenants, who I had been authorized to select for them. I feel that information was taken to other brokers and their friends, and on the strength of some a queen competition was started for the purchase of the property against me. On the 24th day of November, we went to the office of the owner's attorney, (by appointment) after all previous negotiations and details had been completed, and was to have entered into a contract, but the matter was again postponed by the attorneys until 10 o'clock Monday following. Between these dates, the present owners went in and secured the property. I am in possession of facts to justify me in saying that not only I, but the people who have waited patiently all these weeks, have been betrayed, and the information that I gave to a party who had a deposit in the office, in the best of faith, was used against me to hasten the prescript owners to action. Apart from the above named person, who also successful in interesting Mr. H. Loewen, myself Street and Messina, Fried & Herron of No. 2185 Fifth avenue; all these prospective buyers had the same object in view. Whilst it is a source of pride to me after my earnest efforts to see it an established fact that this property is thrown open to colored tenants through my agitation, I deeply regret that the foremost object for which I have worked for more than three months has not been accomplished in this instance, that is "a campaign for the reducing of rents" but I wish to assure the readers of your paper that I am not a party to the rents that are being charged by the people who have acquired title to the property, and by consulting with our clients here named, they, the readers, can verify the same. Thanking you for apos. I remain, perspectfully yours, CHAS A KNOWLED WASHINGTON NOTE AND COMMENT. (Continued from page one) in education, although Miss Janet Richards, in her address on dependent Nationalities made a splendid plea for a square deal for all alien hyphenates, "including our own colored people." The splendid audience gave her tremendous applause at the point of her outburst and exclamation, "including our colored people." These women of the Nation, in their second annual meeting, advocates of world peace and brotherhood, have done a great work, growing from a few to a great multitude, and raised in twenty minutes $500,000 for the furtherance of their work. It is a splendid movement, and all of the women who spoke did so with the highest aspiration for peace and the cessation of war and for the spread of the principles of the brotherhood of man. They should succeed in their good work. The Bahai movement is spreading rapidly here among all race groups of the citizenship. What is it? I will say more about in future reference, but brotherhood, the unity of mankind, appears to be at the basis of it. The freshmen and sophomores had an oratorical battle Friday of last week at Howard University on the subject of athletics—whether the principle of inter-collegiate or intra-collegiate contests should be adopted, it being stoutly maintained that the present inter-collegiate contests were demoralizing and immoral. Judge Terrell, Pr. R. C. Bruce and J. A. Cobb decide the freshmen had the best of for intra-collegiate athletics the hubbub, and when darkness had been turned on for the moment, some one shied a hymn book in the direction of the freshmen section that struck me squarely on the left jaw and made me ```markdown ``` No experience necessary. Positions pay from $60 to $100 month. First Class Eastern Roads. Railroad passes from your home to position and uniforms arranged for if necessary. Write at once. Inter. Railway Dept. 56 Majestic Blvd. Indianapolis, Ind. see many stars not always, visible in my orbit BOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Billows of Pittsburgh, Pa., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Jones. The occasion of her visit was to attend the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church. A bequest social by the faculty and teachers of the Columbia Academy and Conservatory of Music will be given on December 14 in the school parlors. Col. Giles B. Jackson of Richmond, Va., spent Thanksgiving day in the city. Mrs. Audie Lewis, widow of the late Alfred P. Lewis, received much social attention while in the city last week, in "The Lion and the Mouse." Invitations are out, announcing the wedding of Miss Clarice Alethia Jones and James W. Michaels, on Wednesday, December 27. Miss Jones is a teacher of music in Livingstone College, and because of her high social standing, the wedding is looked forward to as a great social function. Miss Jones is the daughter of Attorney Thomas L. Jones, one of the most successful practitioners, at the District bar. W. Justin Carter of Harrisburg, Pa., is to be the principal speaker at Howard University on December 27, at the memorial to the late Prof. Arthur A. Birncey of the Howard University Law faculty. Mrs. Mary Church Terrel left the city a few days ago, on a tour through Massachusetts, to deliver several addresses on the campus and Mrs. J. S. Hill of Newport, R. I. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James H. Forest of this city. Dra. A. C. Burwell and R. E. Banks have recently purchased the Fountain Pharmacy at Twelfth and You streets, northwest. These young Washingtonians are graduates of the city high schools, and have received degrees from Philadelphia Colleges of Pharmacy. Dr. Harry S. Clarke, who has been with the Fountain Pharmacy for the past four years, will remain with the new owners. The young men will serve the public with the greatest skill and accuracy. The greatest success is due such industrious workers. Charles Henry Mason, the popular stenographer of the National Benefit Association, and Miss Caroline Elizabeth Hall, a popular employee of the Forestry Service, were recently joined in wedlock by the Rev. M. W. Clair. They had many friends present at the wedding, and received many valuable presents. The bride was given away by Prof. William H. Richards of Howard University Law School. Mrs. Mason is a graduate lawyer, whilr Mr. Mason is still sitting at the feet of Blackstone, hoping to arise therefrom in due process of time. Under the general management of Robert Levy, the Howard Theater has become the popular thing. On Monday nights fashionable Washington turns out for the first performance with the regularity of clockwork. The whole house was sold out Saturday of this week in anticipation of the coming of the "Three Twins," in which Tom Brown, Abbie Mitchell's daughter, Sutton Stamper, Susie Stamper, Babe Townsend covered themselves with glory as usual. The plays at the Hawks are as clean cut and high-class so could be desired. NEWARK, N. I. NEWARK, N. J.—One Wednesday evening, December 6, the Assembly gave anything of its kind ever given in Newark or New York. Mme. MacDonald accured the Palace ball room for this grand social gathering. The Palace ball room is well worth coming to. It cost more than a quarter million dollars and is a place most beautifully decorated. This was the first time the Palace has been extended to the colored people. The attendance was about 1,200. The army of the beautifully gowned women and well groomed men was in accord with the beauty and splendor of its surroundings. The MacDonald's Syncopaced Orchestra of 20 pieces rendered the music. One of the interesting features was the playing of the "Star Spangled Banner." Every person in the house was standing including the orchestra. Before them floated and waved "Old Glory," while cheers mingled with the strains of the national hymn. During the waltzes the lights were extinguished while an electric moon smiled on the dancing belles and beaux. Now and then there would be a display of colored lights which were flashed on the scene, gorgeous in coloring. There were trolleys awaiting to take patrons to the Oranges, Montclair, Elizabeth and other points. RAHWAY, N. L Rahway, N. J.—A pair was held in the First Baptist Church in Metuchen, N. J. Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday evening a number from this city attended. Miss Callahs and Mrs. E. Edgar were on the program and William S. Maze presided at the piano. Richard Freeman of Lewis street was ill for two weeks. The Rev. C. R. Moody and wife Justice, Miss Irma Hetfield, of the Plains, N. Y., and the Rev. V. Aaron and family were entertained by Mr. and Mrs Howard Hetfield, 23 Union place, on Thanksgiving Day. Mrs Edward Evans and Mrs. Beverly Braxton spent Saturday in Newark, N. J. 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Mrs. Richard Freeman and son George of Lewis street and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas King of Haydock street spent Thanksgiving in Tottleville with Mrs. Freeman's daughter, Mrs. Barriger. Last Friday evening the Craftsman's Club held an entertainment at the home of Thomas Shell. The half a ton of coal was won by Mrs. E. Gail, 199 Maple avenue. Rev. A. Wright served communion In Woodbridge, N. J., last Sunday evening and his pulpit was filled by the Rev. P. D. James, assisted by the Rev. Greenleaf. A $2.50 gold piece, given by the Oriole Athletic Club, was won by George Freeman, Lewis street. Tickets for the entertainment which is to be given by the Helping-Hand Club of the Second Baptist Church in the church can be obtained from any member of the club. Tickets for the basket ball game in the new Armory, William and Centre streets, in Orange, N. J., between the Alpha P. C. C. of New York and St. Douglass A. C. of New Jersey on December 8, can be obtained from William S. Maize. 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Y turned with his wife to his business last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bimpson from Oklahoma expect to remain in Lakewood at the home of Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Biddle lead the Women's Day movement at the A. M. E. Zilon Church last Sunday night. The collection was $11.20. Our good citizen Mr. Rose had his home catch fire last Sunday night. The damage is considerable. Mrs. Margaret Brookes, who lives on Sixth Street, is very ill. MADISON, N. I MADISON, N. J.-At the A. M. E. Church Sunday morning, Rev. E. E. Tyler, the pastor, preached. From 7 to 8 o'clock the Lyceum was held. In the evening Judge Trackye preached. At the First Baptist Church a coal rally was held. In the afternoon Rev. E. Jones, of Drew Theological Seminary, preached. Miss Mabel Dixon, who has been ill for three weeks, is out, again. Miss Pearl Skinner, of Central avenue, spent the week-end visiting friends in Roseville and Newark, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. George Ray, of Crawford, N. J., were visiting the later's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Haywood, of Belmont avenue. Miss Lottie Williams, of Fairwood road, who has been spending the past four years in Madison, left Saturday for her home in Butte, Mont. Miss Eunice Dale is out again after a brief illness. Mrs. J. L. Livingston, of Park avenue, sient Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Martha Vediti, of Newark, N. J. Henry Trice, of Locust street, who has been making his home in Madison for the past few months, will leave Saturday for his home in Greensboro, N. C. RIDGEWOOD. N. I. Ridderwood, N. J.—Mrs. Robert Draper and Mme. Huguen attended the B. Y. convention, at Pamela last Thursday. Mr. Galineau has been slack for the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Draper. The Rev. Mr. Ferris has returned home from a trip to Washington, D. C. The Rev. Mr. Dickerson, from Westfield, Bleded from Mrs. Josephine Stewart died at General Hospital last Monday. Funeral was held at A. M. B. Church Thursday. Mrs. Galineau and Mrs. Draper the Ridderwood Big Five defeated the Royal A. C. present title holder of both Passale and Bargen counties. At the end of the funeral service, Mrs. Galineau leading by a score of 5 to 6. During the last half the Ridderwood team played rings around the Royale, and when the Royale scored by a margin of 7 points. The final score was 18 to 11. The line-up was as follows: Ridderwood Big Fire—T. Biggone, Bargen Big Fire—T. Biggone, Suffern, c. T. Vandunk, g: H. Vandunk and H. Rynoe, subs: Royal A. C.-Hallstok, c.; Tasseo, f: Simmons, c.; Dry, Johnson, g.: P. Kline and H. Kline, subs: SOMERVILLE, N. I. SOMERVILLE, N. J.—Mrs. J. H. Doman has returned from the country. Mrs. Catherine Wallace and J. Jordan attended the reception of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wright at Westfield Thurday. Miss Margaret Field entertained about 37 of her little friends, on her birthday on Wednesday evening at her home on Davenport street. The Rev. W. D. Robeson preached Sunday morning. 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Price per jar..... 50c Mme. Baum's Brilliantine, will make the Hair Soft and Glossy. Per bottle..... 50c 486 Eighth Ave. # ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 1 --- ```markdown ``` HILLBURN, N. Y. HILLBURN, N. Y.—Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Vandunk are rejoicing over the arrival of a young son on Saturday, December 2. Mother and baby are getting along fine. Miss Belle Farmer is sick at the home of Mrs. Augustus Defreese. Samuel Milligan is still on the sick list in Cuffern hospital. The basketball team of Hillburn defended the Royal A. C. of Paterson at Paterson on December 7. The score at the finish was Hillburn's 18. Royals 11. The Brook Chapel Sunday School will hold their exercise and Christmas tree in Firemen's Hall this year. Edgar F. Thompson, of Rutherford, N. J., was the guest of Mrs. Olive R. Jackson last week. Mrs. Thompson, of Paterson, N. J., visited her son, Fred Thompson, on Sunday. YONKERS N Y YORKERS, N. Y.—The Rev. John J. Smyer, pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, was greeted with overflowing congregations. Sunday, December 10. Collection for the day. $27. Sunday School was largely attendee. One joined the school. Class No. 2 was the banner. Mrs. Anna D. Borden is the teacher. The school was conducted by Supt. Evans. The Christian Endeavor, at 7 o'clock was conducted by Pres. John N. James. The miniature bazaar for the benefit of Metropolitan Church last Friday night was under the auspices of Club No. 20. 10s with Wing Sailor, president. Mrs. James Flying Place was out Sunday after a seven illness. Chas. E. Borden visited Washington, D. C., last week. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Turner. Miss Gertrude E. Banks visited Washington December 3. The people of Yonkers were shocked last Monday to learn of the death of Miss Hattie Maltyb. Miss Maltyb was a musician and singer of ability. Funeral services were held at the Messiah Baptist Church. DOUGLASTON, N. Y. Douglasston, N. Y.-Services were well attended last Sunday at the St. Peter's A. M. E. Church. The pastor occupied the pulpit in the morning and the Rev. J. T. Johnson, of Flushing, in the evening. Mrs. Gilbert Treadwell was reclaimed. Mrs. Cornelia Williams and Mrs. H. L. Taylor, of Flushing, were in town Sunday. Their sister, Mrs. Bell, was taken to Flushing Hospital. She will probably go to the Lincoln Home in New York City. Mrs. Mary F. Jones and Mrs. Rosette. Brooks with Mrs. Mary F. Rosette. Great Neck attended the Mary Convention in Elimist last Friday evening. Rev. L. W. De Shields preached in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Monday evening. Mrs. Mary Day, Mrs. M. E. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fields attended the services. Misses Bertha and Serene Waters and Mrs. Fields visited New York City last week. She be concert of the Sunday School will be Thursday afternoon. ITHACA, N. Y. PRACA, N. Y.-The Rev. E. Williams of Annapolis, Md., was the guest last week of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William Perry of West Green street. Mr. and Mrs. Archer Moore entertained at dinner last Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Rowe, E. Williams, Mrs. William Perry and other were included among the guests. The Rev. H. J. Johnson has returned from Pittsburgh, Pa., where he spent the week-end. The hazaira which has just closed at Zion Church was a complete success. Many new attractions were placed on the midway this season. Forest City Lodge No. 180, announces that their regular, meeting nights have been changed from the 2nd and 4th Friday nights to the 2nd and 4th Monday nights. Mrs. Aurilla Johnson and family have purchased the house and lot at 447 West State street and took possession on November 20. Mrs. Mary Reseby of New York City, is the guest of her mother and brother, Mrs. umpkins of 124 Cleveland avenue. Ernest Brown, who has been suffering from men's troubles, died last week when he was buried last Saturday. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Merleada and Marian. LEROY. N. Y. L.Rov, N. Y.-Mrs. Emma Alexander was a visitor in Rochester last Saturday. On last Saturday evening the young ladies of the Philathea Bible Class gave an oyster supper at the Second Baptist Church. The proceeds of the evening went for the purchasing of a new community store. Mr. Phillip Sellers spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lane. The Ladies Aid Society of the Second Baptist Church helf its monthly meeting last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred Peterson on South avenue. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in doing embroidery, crochet and sewing. Light refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Philip Sellers on Summit street. Mrs. Fred Peterson and her little niece, Gladys Jones, were called to Brockport last Thursday evening because of the serious illness of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones. Miss Anna Sellers, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sellers, of Pavilion. OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE On Last Sunday evening, Rev. Jas. E. Rose occupied the pulpit of Rev. D. B. MacQueen, of the First Baptist Church of Batavia. On next Sunday evening, December 17, the congregation of the Second Baptist Church will worship with the Presbyterian Church of LeRoy. Rev. J. E. Rose will preach the sermon of the evening. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Rochester, N.Y. Funeral of Mrs. Phoebe Bennett, died December 6 at her home, 14 Waverly place, was held at the A. M. E. Zion Church Saturday, December 9. The Rev. E. D. W. Jones officiated. Mrs. Bennett, leaves one daughter, Emily C. one son, Ira Bennett, Jr.; a husband, Ira Bennett, and two sisters. The Marriad Household of Ruth, No. 759, U. O. F.; was out in a body. Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery. Mrs. A. S. Jamason, 38 Danforth street, entertained the Fortnightly Sewing Circle Thursday, December 7. A sumptuous repast was served. The W. H. and F. Missionary Society held their regular monthly meeting last Tuesday with Mrs. Laura Stewart, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Richardson, 17 Danforth street. A goodly number were present. Luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Kent entertained last Sunday the Rev. and Mrs. E. D. W. Jones, Miss Katherine Beard and Miss L. V. Jackson, at their residence, 125 Ford street. A. S. Jamason, president of the fair committee, made his report for the recent fair and donations at A. M. E. Zion Church. Amount was $1,105.31. The Adonis Club held its regular monthly social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Heindon last Friday evening. Music, games and dancing were enjoyed throughout the evening and a sumptuous repast was served. Mr. and Mrs. W. Henry Green were guests of the club. The Allegro Club gave a concert at the Spencer Ripley Church (white) last Friday evening. Zion Church was well attended last Sunday's morning and evening. The pastor, Rev. E. D. W. Jones, preacher at both services. Collection for the day, $60.75. Gov. Chas. S. Whitman has accepted the invitation and will be present at the one hundredth anniversary of Frederick Douglas February 15, 1917, and will speak at Convention Hall in the afternoon. A banquet will be given in the evening at Masonic Temple. Miss Dora Williston left last Thursday to visit his father in Cross Hill, S. NEWBURGH. N. Y. NEWBURGH, N. Y.—The Chemist Club held its annual reception at Aldorf's New Academy last Thursday evening. The affair was a brilliant one. Nearly 150 guests were present from Newburgh, Middletown, Montgomery, Poughkeepsie, Catskill and Ossining. Some of the ladies were handomely gowned and presented a charming picture as they danced to the strains of Aldorf's orchestra. Refreshments were served by Caterer Chas. Frint. The members of the club are R. H. Hawkins, Henry Robinson, Logan Robinson, Chas. Frint Sam, Rose, A. Eggleton, P. Eggleston, G. W. Ford and James Glora. Geo. Tennison, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Mrs. G. H. Johnson, M. Milden, J. H. Smith, J. H. Harden, J. Rose, Curtis Potter, Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Washington, all of Poughkeepsie, were in town last Thursday and attended the Chemist Club reception. Percy Miller, of Catskill, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Frint last week. Edward Harper, of Catskill, attended the Chemist Club reception and was the guest of the Misses Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson, of Balmville, motored to New York on Friday on their new motorcycle. Hebron Lodge No. 48, F. and A. D., elected officers on Thursday evening as follows: Worshipful master, Thomas W. Wisher; senior warden, G. W. Miller; junior warden, Edward Scott; treasurer, Chas. Dayo; secretary, Lafayette Hunter; tiler, Edward McKennon. The officers will be installed by the grand officers of the state of New York on December 20. The teachers of the A. D. E. Zion School are arranging for a Christmas supper for the children on Thursday evening, December 28, when oranges and candies will be distributed. Miss Fannie Taylor spent several days in New York last week. Mrs. William Jeffries has gone to her home in the south to spend the holidays. Mr. Jeffries and Mr. Willis will join her later. BUFFALO, N. Y. BUFFALO, N. Y.—Tuesday night, December 5, the Young Men's Guild of St. Philip's P. E. Church had a banquet in honor of Prof. Powell, fiscal agent of Tuskegee Institute, in the church parlor of St Philip's Parish. The celebration also in honor of the Guild's having reached fifty in membership. The church parlor were decorated in blue and white, the colors of the Guild. Practically the full membership answered to the roll call. A short musical program was rendered by the Guild orchestra. J. Thomas, a porter for THE Hall, was assigned by Warden Hall, Mr. Thomas was voted a member by acclamation. The warden introduced Prof. Powell, who delivered a fine line. Wice-Warden resumed a father Bennett resumed. The stewards summoned all to the festive board which was laden with good things. The annual 'parish meeting of St. Philip's P. E. Church was held on Mon day night. Rector Bennett called on each organization of the parish for a report of the work accomplished during the past year. All the organi- tions responded through their secretaries and treasurers, the reports showing a healthy condition, with funds in bank or in the hauds of the treasurer. A report of the spiritual condition of the parish was given by the rector. Eleven men were elected to serve on the vestry for the ensuing year. Noble Woods and Geo. Gillard, senior and junior wardens; John E. Brent, clerk; Norman Pearman, assistant clerk; Jos. H. Martin, parish treasurer; Major O. C. Hall, mission treasurer; James Walton, Mont Tate, H. Oliver Jackson, Geo. Young and Thomas Payne, vestrymen; auditing committee, H. O. Jackson, N. Pearman and Geo. Young. Mrs. Clara Bradshaw, of 394 Walnut Street, is confined to her bed, seriously ill. The St. Luke Z. A. M. E. Church cleared over $200 at their annual fair and bazaar held during Thanksgiving week. The Eastern Star lodges will have their annual sermon preached at the Vine Street A. M. E. Church Sunday night by the Rev. Dr. Wilsgn, pastor of the church. The body of the man named Jones, who dropped dead at a house on Michigan avenue, is being held at the city morgue. Little was known about Jones, who was supposed to have come from Florida, and 'all inquiry seems to be fruitless. The body will be buried in Potter's Field shortly. HEMPSTEAD N Y HEMPSTEAD, N. Y.-The Tom Thumb wedding was given in the A. M. E. Zion Church on Thursday, December 7. Mrs. M. L. Harvey, Mrs. Etta Tredwell and Mrs. Isabella Jackson had charge. Miss Grace Jackson was the accompanist. About fifty members and friends of the church gave the pastor a donation. The Rev. M. L. Harvey preached Sunday evening. Subject, "Trial of Faith." Mrs. Graham, who has been south for a month, came home last Monday. Miss Wilkins will play for the Sunday School in the future. Miss Lucy Carter has the proper idea of show to sell The Age. She makes a fine president of the Pulpit Aid Society. Miss Lizzie Jackson is confined to her bed. Mrs. Vernon Gilman and husband spent last Sunday in Great Neck. A the musicale is being arranged for the Ensemble in the Old Fellows Hall. Miss Sophia Sparks will have charge of the jubilee chorus. Mrs. Henrietta Slade was in Brooklyn all day last Sunday, calling on friends. Mrs. Bettie Jackwood, of Freeport, attended Zion Church last Sunday evening; also George Sanders. UTICA, N. Y. Urrica, N. Y.—The Rev. Robt. J. Strother on last Sunday evening spoke at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium, on "Conversion." At the session of the Knights of Pythias on Tuesday evening, December 6, the following officers were elected for Damon Lodge No. 6; Cancellor commander—Sir Rev. Robt. J. Strother; vice chancellor, Samuel F. Johnson; prelate, David Edmonson; master of finance, Albert Ebo; master of exchucker, Albert F.—Bennett; keeper of records and seals, John F. Robinson; master of works, Frank Caloway; master at arms, Augustus Atkins; inner guard, Irving Grimes; outer guard, Thomas Kellin; trustees, John Johnson, Frank Caloway and John F. Robinson. W. R. Johnson, of Cleveland, Ohio, died November 21. Mr. Johnson was the father-in-law of Mrs. H. Johnson, formerly of Catherine street, this city. The Eureka Club held a meeting recently and elected the following officers, President, Jas. E. Wormworth; vice-president, Richard Frank; second vice-president, Elliot Fletcher; chairman, Theodore Grimes; secretary, Miss Veniss Grimes; assistant secretary, Miss Jennie Lewis; treasurer, Leo Frank; assistant treasurer, Miss Helen McMillan. This young organization has thirty-five members of the younger class of the city. They will give their fifth annual ball at Foster's Hall Wednesday, December 20, instead of the 13th, as appeared in these columns last week. Free taxi service will be a feature; A grand march and feast was given last Sunday afternoon and meeting at Foster's Hall by the Church of God and Saints of Church. An entertainment was rendered by jubilee singers from different cities. Mrs. Ethel Lewis is now acting as maid at the Avon Theater. City E. Anderson, of 326 Catherine Street is visiting relatives and friends in Gloucester, N. Y. Mrs Edward Burt and Mrs. Alice Washington spent the week-end in Amsterdam, N. Y., with their mother, Mrs. Lone Walters, who is very ill. Miss Helen Lewis, of Ilion, N. Y., spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Ias. E. Wormworth, recently. Thus, F. Baker, who has been in the Luke's Hospital, the past four months, has returned to Mr. Wormworth's, at 401 Jay street, very much improved. Miss Pernie Robbins is at the Lum- berg Theater as maid. At a recent session of Hiram Lodge, Nov 18, F. and A. M. the following officers were elected: Am. H. How- ward, W. M.; Jas. E. W.; Theodore Pell; George Robinson, J. W.; Theodore Pell, treasurer; W. H. Webb, sec- cary, Robinson, S. D.; W. C. C- berton, J. D.; C. H. Vanderpool, S. M.; C. M. H. Smith, J. M. C.; the Rev. R. J. Strother, chaplain; Giles campbell, three-year treasurer. Campbell, Jesse Robinson, of Herklimer, --- N. Y., who has been very ill, is able to be around again. Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. Jackson, of Rome, N. Y., entertained at tea last Sunday afternoon Mrs. Robt. Strother and Mrs. Jas. Grant, of this city. The Phyllis Wheatley Club met at the home of Mrs. Harry W. Russell in Broad street, last Thursday afternoon and elected the following officers for 1917: President, Mrs. Jackson; vice-president, Mrs. H. W. Russell; secretary, Mrs. Walter, Baynard; treasurer, Mrs. Johnson; assistant secretary, Mrs. Johnson; assistant pianist, Miss Gladys Johnson; historian, Mrs. Joseph Clausen. Barney or Clarence Jones is very low at the Imperial Hotel, Jay street. If any relative or friend that reads this knows him, please communicate with John F. (Robinson, 131 Washington street, Utica, N. Y. Burt Titus is entertaining large crowds nightly at the Imperial Hotel, with the latest song, hits of the day. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y.-Last week was gala week at the Smith Street, A. M. E. Zion Church, the occasion being a celebration of its seventy-ninth anniversary. More than $500 was realized net. This congregation, has raised since the annual conference last July more than $2,000. The cantata "Either, the beautiful Queen" was rendered Thursday evening, under the auspices of the J. W. Hood Literary Society, Mrs. Garrett Rose, directress and president. The cantata was supported by a chorus of forty voices, the costumes were gorgeous and the stage scenery faultless. Among the guests present were Mayor and Mrs. D. W.-Wilbur. At a dinner given on Saturday by Dr. Mitchell Downing (white), Bishop A. Walters was to have been the guest of honor and because of his illness, Bishop Caldwell was expected in his stead. Bishop Caldwell failed to come, but the occasion was enjoyed. Those present were: The Rev. C. Van Buren, the Rev. C. S. Farias, the white Methodist pastors of the city and District-Superintendent Compton. Mrs. Benjamin Judd, of Yonkers, was a welcome guest at Zion Thursday evening to witness the presentation of "Esther." Mrs. M. J. Golden received word last week that her brother residing at Minneapolis, Minn., hall died. James Hunt, an esteemed member of Zion, died at Vassar Hospital last Thursday, after a very brief illness. Last Sunday afternoon, in the absence of Bishop Cowl, the B.C. Van Buren Chapel at the Washington Street M. E. Church and his chair of twenty voices sang. The splendid gathering present expressed their appreciation of the sermon and singing in a liberal offering to aid the financial effort of Sunday evening Pastor Van Buren preached at Zion and the clubs reported as follows: Club No. 1, Mrs. Blanche Suiton, captain, $61.68; Club No. 2, Mrs. E. Mayfield, captain, $61.36; Club No. 3, Nathan Wye, captain, $75.61; Club No. 4, Mrs. Y. Chapman, captain, $155.36; Club No. 5, Mrs. C. Van Buren, captain, $115.50; from collections, etc., $49.49. Grand total of $54.45. Next Sunday evening the Rev Herbert Payne will preach at Zion. B. F. Powell, of Vassar Inn, will leave for his home in Southern Pines for the holidays—Mr. Powell—will motor all the way. Mr. Powell is employed at the Vassar Inn as second waiter. At the Chemist Club reception at Newburgh, on December 7, were many Poughkeepsians. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Washington; Mr. and Mrs. James W. Smith, J. Rose, J. Harding, Jacob C. Smith, A. Thomas, Mrs. G. H. Johnston, Miss V. Segars, Curtis Potter and C. Milden. Mrs. Sampson and niece have returned home after spending Thanksgiving in the Metropolis. Mrs. Sampson's husband is head waiter at Kohlanaris Inn. Mrs. Elizabeth Farmer died on Thursday at the Hudson River State Hospital. Funeral services took place at the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Beacon, N. Y. Rev. Chas. S. Fariess officiated. Mrs. Chas. S. Fariess is still confined to her bed. The funeral of Mrs. Geo. Quick took place Saturday at 1.30 p.m. from the house and 2 p. m. from the Ebenecer Baptist Church, Rev. Chas. S. Fariess officiated. Interment in the Rural Cemetery. Sunday services were well attended at the Ebenecer Baptist Church. The pastor preached at 10.45 a.m. and at 7.45 p.m. Sunday School at 3 p. m. B. Y. P. U., at 4 p. m. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. New Rochelle, N. Y. The new club organized for an Elk Lodge in this city held a meeting at League Hall Monday evening. The lodge will be set apart Thursday evening. January 4. The following officers will be installed on that evening: Exalted ruler, Dr. C. F. McClelland; esteem leading knight Lee Crawford; esteem lecturing knight, James M. Kellery; secretary, Samuel J. Davis; treasurer, Henry Scott; inner guard, Harry Robinson; outer guard, James Thomas; trustees, Robert Brooks, H. Brown and H. Billions; social session, James E. Lipssey; chaplain, Jessie Rogers; organist, Charles Gibbs. After business the Daughter Elks served a fine collation. ROSSVILE N Y Roseville, N. Y. --The pastor, the Rev. D. Virile, fired the pulpit at the morning service last Sunday, speeching at a public library. The Attitude Towards Christ's Message Should Be "In" the evening the Rev. R. H. andlington, superintendent evening by the trustees. The Misses Crawley of Port Richmond were entertained at the home of whirl cousin, Mrs. Emma Purnell, last Sunday, Club will hold their rally next Sunday. MUMFORD. N Y MUMFORD, N. Y. Mumford, N. Y.-Mr. Haynes filled the pulpit morning and evening at the Second Baptist Church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Maishall are improving. Mrs. S. J. Baumister was a Rochester visitor last week. The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Blackburn this week. with Mrs. Blackburn this week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gatewood and son of Olean arrived in town Friday and will spend a few weeks with Mrs. Gatewood's mother-in-law, Mrs. Frank Sinnes. Mr. Gatewood returned home Monday. Frank Simpson left for Pittsburgh Monday night. A chicken supper will be given by the Sunday school in the basement of the church on Saturday evening, December 30. The Xmas tree of the Second Baptist Church will be Monday evening, December 25. Mr. Haynes of Rochester spent from Saturday until Monday at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Price and Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Blaister. AUBURN N Y Mrs. James Simmons of Rochester, Waltha Payne of Ithaca and Garry Willis of Syracuse were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Cannon for the Thanksgiving week-end. Miss Gladys A Stewart celebrated her eleventh birthday anniversary on Wednesday, December 4. A large birthday cake occupied the center of the table. Mrs. E U. A. Brooks and infant baby of Saratoga Springs, N. Y., returned to their home after spending several weeks with her parents. Miss Mabel Reed accompanied Mrs. Brooks as far as Syracuse, N. Y. Mrs. Roy Johnson and son have returned after visiting in Batavia for severa weeks. Rev. P. K. Fonvielle and the Misses Evelyn and Isabel Diggs gave several recitations at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation will be held at the A. M. E. Zion Church January 1 and 2, 1917. Rev. P. K. Fonvielle is making the preparations. The hop given by Booker T. Wash- ington Lodge, No. 40, K. of P., or Tuesday, December 8, was well atten- ted. ELMIRA. N. Y. EMIRA, N. Y.-Mrs. Geo. W. Jones, of Owego; spends a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Jones, Jr., of Dickenson street. The sudden death of John Laws was a great shock to his many friends and acquaintances. Mr. Laws has resided in Elmira a number of years. He leaves a wife, son and daughter. *Any one having notes they wish published in The Age, kindly send them to Mrs. Sarah Howard, 656½ Dickinson street, or to Mrs. C. H. Little, 622 Baldwin street, not later, than Sunday night of each week. Presiding Elder Rev J. H. Ellison preached at the Douglas Memorial Church Sunday evening. The Ellis held memorial services Sunday afternoon at the Douglas Memorial church. Sermon by the pastor, Rev. L. L. Woods. Mrs. Geo. Jones, Sr., of Owego, N. Y., spent a few days visiting her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jones of 701 Dickinson street. The funeral of Rev. J. J. Adams was held at the Douglass Church on Tuesday, November 28, at 2 o'clock. Rev. E. W. Jones of Rochester, N. Y., officiated, assisted by Presiding Elder J. H. Ellison, and the pastor, Rev. L. Woods, Mrs. Laura Stewart of Rochester, N. Y., assisted in the choir. The death of John B. Lawes occurred at his home, 604 Baldwin street, Sunday morning at 1.50 o'clock. He is survived by one son, Clarence, and one daughter, Mildred, and his widow. Miss Anna Byrd passed through the city Sunday en route to Williamsport. Binghamton, N. Y.—Mrs. Eva Reynolds and sister, Mme. Maceo, spent a few days at Plymouth, Pa. Mme. Maceo, Bordellii at her home Mrs. Samuel Barts is ill at her residence, 5 Varrick street. Mrs. Daisy Anthony is on the sick list. Miss Florence Price is visiting friends at Waverly, N. Y. Mr. Cassie Bowles of Albany is visiting Mrs. Jos. Reynolds. Esther Court, 21 Calanthe, will give a reception Christmas night at Herald Hall. Rev. Alozo has moved to 23 Tudor street. Lord M. Hollingsworth of Jacksonville, Fla., left Wednesday for New York city. Joseph H. Williams, who has been confined to the house, is out again. Mrs. Eda Carrier is ill at her residence, 40-Sherman place. Mutual Court, 23, Calanthe, will give its annual reception at Herald Hall Tobacco Habit Easily Overcome A New Yorker, of wide experience has written a book telling how the tobacco or snuff habit may be easily and unclearly banished with delightful benefit. The author, Edward J. Woods, 1467 D Station E, New York City, will mail his book free on request. The health improves wonderfully after tobacco cravings is conquered. Calmness, tranquil sleep, normal vital and physical question, manly vigor, strong memory and a general gain in efficiency are among the many benefits reported. Get rid of that nervous, irritable feeling; no more need of pine cigar, cigarette, snuff or chewing tobacco to pacify morbid desire. The Negro Agricultural and Technical College Contributed and Published by the Government of North Carolina and the U.S. Open All the Year. Twenty-Third Annual Session. FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 1916. Courses leading to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Mechanics. For Catalog or other information address JAMES B. DUDLEY, President, Greensboro, N. C. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING. New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Aaheville. Correspondence Course completed in three weeks. January 18. Committee of arrangements—Chairman, Isabelle Geder; vice chairman, Louise West; secretary, Mattie Byard; treasurers, Harold Cooper and Mrs. Hiesekell. St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday school will hold its Christmas exercises on Tuesday, December 26. On Tuesday, December 31. Harold Cooper was married to Miss Frances O. Shirley of Harrisburg, Pa., at the residence of Rev. B. S. Lempel, of Schenectady, N. Y. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Wormisle. The bride's gown was green silk with white fur trimmings and she wore a white silk hat. Mrs. Inez Sledge will have charge of the Christmas program for the Frederick Douglas Lyceum Sunday evening. T. Gregory 24. Ex-Assemblyman. T. Gregory 24. Ex-Assemblyman. The lyceum will celebrate the 40th dreddth anniversary of Fred Douglas Thursday, February 15. Committee: Miss Hazel, Mrs. Stalkhouse, Mrs. Rowe, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Byard, Mr. Gumber, Mr. Joseph Williams, Mr. Coleman and Mr. Davis. JERSEY CITY, N. J. JERSEY CITY, N. J.-At the 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. services of St. Mark's A M. E. Zion Church on Sunday, December 17, the Rev. Mrs. S. Hall, noted evangelist of Flushing, N. Y., will preach. At 2 p. m., Synday School; Miss Quinn, superintendent. At 3 p. m., the pastor, Rev. J. M. Hoggard, with the choir and congregation, will worship at Lafayette Presbyterian Church upon the invitation of the Rev. Mr. Freeman. At 7 p. m., the Vickar C. E. Societies, junior and senior, under the leadership of Mrs. Hattie Lewis, will host a joint prayer-meeting. Topic, Ex. 3:1-14. "Big Jobs Awaiting Us." Thursday evening, December 14, has been designated as "Members' Reception Evening." The arrangements for the evening are in the hands of a committee of ladies who assure all Zionites that a hearty welcome is extended them and that the affair will be a pleasant one. Lafayette Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles S. Freeman, pastor.—Services, Sunday, December 17. This will be known as anniversary day at the church, the sixteenth of the church and the sixth of the pastor. 10 a.m. prayer and praise service; 11 a.m. anniversary sermon by the pastor; 1 p.m. a light lunch will be served in the lecture room, under the auspices of the Crysanthemium Club, Mrs. C. Greene, president; 2 p.m. Bible school; 3 p.m. platform meeting in which our sister churches will participate. The choirs of Monmouth Street A. M. E. Zion and of Salem Baptist Church will render several choruses and solos during the afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Butler, of Bethsda Baptist Church, presiding; scripture read by Rev. James of Bethsda; prayer by Deacon Brown, of Zion Baptist; address by Rev. Hoggard, of Monmouth Street; selection, Monmouth Street choir; address, Rev. Dr. Judkins, of Salem Baptist Church; selection, Salem Baptist choir; address, Bressen, of St. Peter of Bassine; selection by choir; address, Rev. Mr. Sanders, of Bethel Church; selection by choir; address, Rev. Dr. Smith, of Monumental Baptist Church; choir-selection; address by Rev. Dr. Thornton, of Bayonne; closing address by pastor. On Friday evening, December 15, a literary and musical program—and reception—has been arranged, each organization of the church contributing a number. Dr. F. E. Eggleston, president of the Minister's Union of New Jersey, and Rev. F. J. Quinn, representing the union of New York City, will be present. On Sunday evening, at 7 o'clock, the C. F. So cicty will have a special program; 8 p.m. an inspirational service, under direction of the elder's board of the church, with a sermonette by the pastor. The newly robed choir will sing at all the services. PLAINFIELD, N. J. PLAINFIELD, N. J.-Ralph Greene and Miss Maud Lambert, West 4th street, spent last Sunday in New York City as guest of Miss Lambert's sister. A. Lambert, the later part of the week, was somewhat indisposed, having an attack of the lagripe. The Rev. J. A. Carter, Sr., Plainfield avenue, has returned from a trip to his old home, Beacon City, N. Y., called there to the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Farmer, held at the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, of which deceased had been a member for 17 years. The Rev. Charles Parish, of Poughkeepsie, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Dowles, of Ossining. He is back at his occupation, having the sympathy of many friends. Miss Pearl Mifter, Past 3d street, who underwent an operation at Muhlenberg Hospital recently, is doing as well as can be expected. Alfred C. Simpson and Miss Viola 1 [ ] Jones were united in holy matrimony on Wednesday evening, December 6, at the home of the brides' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Jones, 617 West 3d street, at 8 o'clock. The Rev. E. W. Roberts, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, West 4th street, officiated. Only the immediate family and a few friends were present. After the ceremony the bride and groom left for a bridal trip to Philadelphia. The Rev. E. W. Roberts, F. Piedro and Mr. Bright last week were delegates to the Union R. Y. P. U. convention, held in Passaic, N. Y. Mr. Keith, Webter place, has returned from his hunting trip south with lots of game and much praises for the courtesy of his southern friends who entertained him and his party. Mrs. Harris and her daughter Helen, West 3d street, have returned from their Boston trip. Robert Tunstal, West 4th street, has been seriously ill for a few days, but is resting comfortably at this writing. The concert and dance given at the Washington School Friday evening, December 1, for the building fund of the St. Mark's P. E. Mission, was a success from both a social and financial view. Mrs. H. Kingslow, West 4th street, after an illness of a short dition, is much better and hopes to be up and around again soon. Her daughter, Mrs. Bratt, of Orange, N. J., has been here for two weeks to look after her mother. Mrs. Annelia Cobbs, West 3d street, entertained at dinner, December 3, her son, Leslie Cobbs, of Englewood, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. W. Price, of New York; Dr. and Mrs. Wormby, Plainfield; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cobbs. WANTED—50 new subscribers for TURN NEW York'AGR. Miss Ollie and Heller Nixon, of New Brunswick, N. J., was the week-end guest of Mrs. W. H. Jones and family in East 3d street. Mrs. Elma Probusco, of New York, was the week-end guest of her aunt, Mrs. Dehart, in West 2d street, and her father, in Scotch Plains, N. J. The funeral of Mrs. Randolph in Cottage place was held from her home Sunday afternoon, December 10, at 2:30 o'clock. Success continues for some of Adam's dust. After Mrs. Wilson, on West 4th street, completes the improvements to her house it will be cheerful to look upon. We hear of others contemplating the same success. Keep the good work up, friends, regardless of our help, caring. Shiloh Baptist Church, West 4th street, is erecting a new parsonage from the foundation to the roof next door, to the church, which, when finished, will be a credit to our race. Stop and look at it. Our race is doing the job, too. Help them if you can. Plainfield Embroidery Club held its meeting Friday afternoon. December 8 with Mrs. E. Brown, East 3d street. EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. East, Rutherford, N. J. Requires services at the Philip A. E. Zion Services Sunday. Preaching in the morning by the pastor, the Rev. George S. Sterling. Rev. Sterling preached a special sermon in the evening to the young people. Mrs. Samuel Halston has changed her residence to 24-Meadow road. Mrs. Anna Roberts has moved from Passaic to Rutherford. Miss Carrie Keeley is living with her. The wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs. B. Wesley was largely attended. Mrs. Wesley received many useful presents. Mrs. Emily Adkins has returned to Rutherford after spending three weeks in Charleston with her mother. The Rev. Mr. Sterling spent Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn with frinds. MORRISTOWN. N. J. Morristown, N. J.—The old mald's convention by the Got-to-Gather League was a success. Mrs. Adele W. Stilles was the directreme. Realized, $43.15. The Rev. and Mrs. Stilles were given a surprise by the stewards of the church on Thanksgiving evening, being presented with a turkey and defendles. Mrs. Emma Scudder has returned from the hospital. A pleasant evening was spent at the party given in honor of Miss Vera Goldstein at her residence, Ridgdale avenue. A pig roast was held at the Bethel A. M. E. Church Wednesday. Miss Pearl Stiller and brother, John were in Morristown Wednesday visiting their cousin, Mrs. Sara Skinner. Mrs. Julia Jackson and Miss Beasle Horton became teachers of the Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school. Mrs. Addie Pennington was visiting friends in New York Friday. DOVER, N. J. Dover, N. J. — A party of business men of Morristown visited Sargent F. B. Brown (retired) of Dover Mountain State University and Bergenant William Lewin (retired), Biddel Grambey, John Gregory and Mr. Jennings, Lee Immage brought the party to a auto. The men logged in 4 of games and left for Morristown about 4 p. m. THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1816. ```markdown ``` Mattered at the Post Office at New York as Record Class Matter. Published on thursday every week by Fred R. 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During this period of the year when there is charity in the hearts of all, do not overlook giving to worthy institutions. Don't fail to make some sort of a contribution to help the old people of Lincoln Hospital and Home, to the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School, the Empire Friendly Shelter, the Hope Day Nursery and the Old Folks' Home of Brooklyn. THE MISSISSIPPI NEGRO. In addressing the Catholic Federation of College Clubs at Delmonico's a few evenings ago Dr. Austin O'Malley created a mild sensation by stating that the South is not fit for the white races to thrive in, because of climatic conditions. Among those to take umbrage at the remarks of Dr. O'Malley is the Rev. Nelius Downing of Bay St. Louis. Miss., who put aside his ecclesiastical duties long enough to write a letter of protest to the New York Sun defending the white race to the disparagement as usual, of the colored people. While trying to prove that the white people of the South are industrious and the colored people are just to the contrary, the Rev. Mr. Downing writes: As a concrete example let me submit the statistics from my own state of Mississippi. Here we have a white population of considerably less than a million and they have this record of achievement to which Negro contribution, if any, is a negligible quantity: The cotton crop of 1915, a notoriously bad year in point of price, is valued at $82,000,000. Grain, hay and potatoes are valued at $57,496,000. Live stock is valued at 087,000,000. 'So that Mississippi's principal farm products alone reached a total of $236,496,000. All this despite the unspeakable inescipitude of Negro labor, the generally, disastrous effects of the Civil War, still harmfully felt in the south, and in short, despite the anthropological and climatic conditions of Dr. O'Malley. Relative to the "unspeakable inceptitude of Negro labor" in Mississippi we should like to ask the good Rev. Mr. Downing if the colored man did not raise most of the cotton crop of 1915, valued at $82,600,000, and if it was not due to his activity that Mississippi was able to boast of raising farm products last year valued at $236,496,000? The Negroes of Mississippi own 175,000 farms in that state, valued at over $2,000,000. These figures do not bear out the false charge that the race's record for achievement in Mississippi is a negligible quantity. We do not blame the Rev. Mr. Downing for valiantly defending the white people of Mississippi, but we strenuously object to his misrepresentation of the colored people. We assume that his act of putting his fellow citizens in an unfavorable light has been due to ignorance rather than race hatred. However, we advise the Christian gentleman to learn more about the Negroes of his State before posing as an authority on the Mississippi Negro. THE HARDWICKS AND REEDS. Loug ago the sporadic rentings of such political demagogues as Hardwick of Georgia, and Reed of Missouri, were discounted by their colleagues in Congress and the public. When they take up GERMANY'S OFFER OF PEACE. The whole world felt that some vital step was meeting of the Reichstag on Monday. The stepal of peace by the Teutonic Powers. It is unproposal provides for: The whole world felt that some vital step was to be taken at the meeting of the Reichstag on Monday. The step taken was a proposal of peace by the Teutonic Powers. It is understood that the proposal provides for: 1. Complete restoration of Belgium. 2. Evacuation by Germany of all territory captured in northern France. 3. Establishment of Poland and Lithuania as independent kingdoms. 4. Restoration to Austria of territory captured by Italy in the neighborhood of the Adriatic Sea. 5. Restoration to Germany of all her colonial possessions. 2. Evacuation by Germany of all territory captured in northern France. 3. Establishment of Poland and Lithuania as independent kingdoms. 4. Restoration to Austria of territory captured by Italy in the neighborhood of the Adriatic Sea. 5. Restoration to Germany of all her colonial possessions. 6. Retention of Constantinople by Turkey. 7. Retention of Serbia by Austria-Hungary and then to Bulgaria of all territory lost by that country in Italian war. There can be but little doubt that this offer of peace Germany and her allies is sincere. It is certain that of the war and would welcome an end of hostilities in that the entente powers are tired of the war, but accept Germany's offer or not is another question. English statesmen and the English press pronounceELLOR's speech as bombast; but when the English they will listen to no proposals of peace until Germany crushed, they themselves are indulging in bad kind. Germany's proposal, even if not accepted as tender, furnish a basis for peace negotiations. At an end move on Germany's part, because if the correctly refuse her offer, such a refusal will place responsibility for the continuance of the war. 7. Retention of Serbia by Austria-Hungary and the restoration to Bulgaria of all territory lost by that country in the second Balkan war. There can be but little doubt that this offer of peace on the part of Germany and her allies is sincere. It is certain that Germany is tured of the war and would welcome an end of hostilities. It is also certain that the entente-powers are tired of the war, but whether they will accept Germany's offer or not is another question. English statesmen and the English press pronounce the German Chancellor's speech as bombast; but when the English in turn state that they will listen to no proposals of peace until Germany is absolutely crushed, they themselves are indulging in bombast of the purest kind. Germany's proposal, even if not accepted as tendered, should, at least, furnish a basis for peace negotiations. At any rate, it is a shrewd move on Germany's part, because if the entente powers absolutely refuse her offer, such a refusal will place upon them the moral responsibility for the continuance of the war. THANKS FOR THE TRUTH. every now and then one of the influential southern out and speaks a fair word on the race question, its kind are becoming more general and more fine since the migration of Negroes from the Southern vast proportions. A few days ago the Atlanta Constitution published a special on Negro education. We quote the three forms: "Georgia, as well as other southern states, is undoubted the matter of Negro education; unfair in the matter of faculty of teachers and instructors, and in the pay of the impart proper instruction to Negro children. "We have proceeded upon the thory that education was in mind at least, carry the Negro beyond his sphere, take him higher ideas of himself and make of him a poor factory workman. That is nonsense. "If we look over the list of the most outrageous crimes of Negroes, we find that they are generally the work of illiterates. Crimes of educated Negroes are fewer and of a nature compared to those committed by Negroes in whom the bus dominates. Education minimizes or removes that initially the properly educated Negro is the better citizen, juiced white." Now, we have almost involuntarily called this utter institution a "splendid editorial." We stop and do so we call it a 'splendid editorial?' The three above contain the meat of the whole article, yet more than the mere admission of three obvious admissions that Georgia, as well as other souls find in the matter of Negro education, and unfair utilities and the pay of colored teachers. There is nonsense to think that education has a delay the Negro. And there is the admission that outremitted by ignorant and not by educated Negro by the educated colored man is a better citizen, colored white man. We ask, what is there in the mere admission of the truths that constrained us to call the Constitutiond editorial? Nothing more than this factern press has not dared to speak the open truth, that whenever it makes a mere admission admission takes on the importance of being sorful for. Every now and then one of the influential southern daily papers comes out and speaks a fair word on the race question. Utterances of this kind are becoming more general and more frequent; especially since the migration of Negroes from the South has taken on such vast proportions. A few days ago the Atlanta Constitution published a splendid editorial on Negro education. We quote the three following paragraphs: "Georgia, as well as other southern states, is undoubtedly behind in the matter of Negro education; unfair in the matter of facilities, in the quality of teachers and instructors, and in the pay of those expected to impart proper instruction to Negro children. "We have proceeded upon the thory that education would, in his own mind at least, carry the Negro beyond his sphere; that it would give him higher ideas of himself and make of him a poorer and less satisfactory workman. That is nonsense. "If we look over the list of the most outrageous crimes committed by Negroes, we find that they are generally the work of illiterate Negro brutes. Crimes of educated Negroes are fewer and of a minor nature, compared to those committed by Negroes in whom the brutal instinct predominates. Education minimizes or removes that instinct, and morally the properly educated Negro is the better citizen, just as is the educated white." Now, we have almost involuntarily called this utterance of the Constitution a "splendid editorial." We stop and ask ourselves, "why do we call it a 'splendid editorial'?" The three paragraphs quoted above contain the meat of the whole article, yet they contain nothing more than the mere admission of three obvious truths. There is the admission that Georgia, as well as other southern states, is behind in the matter of Negro education, and unfair in the matter of facilities and the pay of colored teachers. There is the admission that it is nonsense to think that education has a deleterious effect upon the Negro. And there is the admission that outrageous crimes are committed by ignorant and not by educated Negroes, and that morally the educated colored man is a better citizen, just as is the educated white man. We ask, what is there in the mere admission of these three self-evident truths that constrained us to call the Constitution's utterance a splendid editorial? Nothing more than this fact: so long the southern press has not dared to speak the open truth on the race question, that whenever it makes a mere admission of the truth, that admission takes on the importance of being something to be thankful for. WHERE IS THE BITTERNESS? The December number of Current Opinion contains the exodus of colored people from the South, contemned opinions gathered from both Northern and South, in its comment on these opinions, Current Opinion want note in Negro comment on the significance of phasis on the big opportunity that has been of old race. But bitterness is not absent." As an bitterness in Negro comment on the exodus, Cus is the following paragraphs from an editoroal in The Age: The December number of Current Opinion contains a symposium on the exodus of colored people from the South, consisting of editorial opinions gathered from both Northern and Southern newspapers. In its comment on these opinions, Current Opinion says, "The dominant note in Negro comment on the significance of the exodus is emphasis on the big opportunity that has been opened to the colored race. But bitterness is not absent." As an illustration of the bitterness in Negro comment on the exodus, Current Opinion quotes the following paragraphs from an editoroal that recently appeared in The Age: "We have pointed out that the Negro does not remain where he is unjustly and brutally treated because he is indifferent to that treatment. He remains there because economic necessity compels him to do so. And whenever economic opportunities open for him elsewhere he will leave. "These opportunities are now opening for him in the north, and it will take something more than 'exodus laws' to keep him from leaving the south. It will take a willingness on the part of the southern white people to accord the Negro better treatment; and that means better wages, better schools, better police protection; less police persecution, less brutal and unnecessary discrimination, and a stamping out of lynching. In a word, it means the treatment of the Negro as a fellow human being and an American citizen." It appears to us that the above words contain nothing more than a plain statement of fact. If they contain any bitterness, we should like to have pointed out just where it is. the valuable time of the Senate in cheap talk, and shout, until they get black in the face, about "this being a white man's country," their position is clearly understood. They are not moved to make these disgusting stump speeches in the interest of the United States and true Americanism, but consume golden minutes and space in the Congressional Record fighting for their own political existence. The loyalty of the Hardwicks, Vardamans and Tillmans was attested years ago when they The following local news item clipped from one of the daily papers of Birmingham, Alabama, is of a kind not unusual enough to attract particular notice in most Southern cities: Will Dixon, Negro, was seriously wounded at 5 o'clock yesterday morning when he was shot with a revolver by B. F. Lanier, watchman for the Hoyt Coal Company, Sixteenth street and Avenue E. It is alleged by Mr. Lanier that the Negro assaulted him with a piece of coal. The Negro was removed to the Hillman hospital in the police emergency automobile, where it was announced that he will survive. Mr. Lanier was not arrested. We doubt that this item attracted any unusual attention even of the majority of the colored citizens of Birmingham; and yet his brief paragraph reveals the most perilous side of the race question in the South; that is the fact that where a white man and a black man are concerned, the white man is beyond the law. The last line of this short news item says, "Mr. Lanier was not arrested." We are sure that the law of Alabama and every other state provides that where one man shoots another, he should be arrested, no matter under what conditions he may have committed the act. Lanier shot Will Dixon and Will Dixon may die. Lanier's version of the affair was that Dixon assaulted him with a piece of coal it is likely that Dixon's version will never be heard. Dixon was removed to the hospital, but Lanier was not even inconvenienced by being made to appear at police headquarters. If Birmingham or any other community dreams that the law can be shifted, evaded and made a farce of in this manner without some day bringing disastrous results, Birmingham and such other communities are due to have a rude awakening. LOOKING BACKWARD. Here is a local notice from a explanation of the fact that all the sections of the country to be set ward: "Col. E. L. Grayson of the Imperial regular meeting of the local klan. He will also assist in the naturalization interest in the local klan is grown rapidly. It bids fair to become or organizations." Col. Grayson is, most likely, instead of using his energy and aress of the South, he is using it shameful past. The South still effort in looking backward. sought to destroy the Union. Fifty years have passed and they are of the same mind. They are even to-day willing to make an effort to tear this country asunder if they cannot bully and insult those who disagree with their views; and their patriotism ceases when not permitted to indulge in their inhuman pastime of trying to keep a young and struggling race in the gutter. Booker T. Washington wisely and diplomatically said that the white people of the South could not keep the Negro in the gutter without staying in the gutter themselves. He was right. But the Hardwicks and Reeds are too blind to see this. They are the victims of their own folly. Such would-be statesmen are to be pitied for a number of reasons. Because of the diseased state of their mentality, which makes them feel mean and contemptible toward mankind; because they insist in spending much of their time in the gutter, and because they are asinine enough to believe, being eaten up with conceit, that the laws of God and nature are secondary to the laws of man. The Hardwicks and Reeds might just as well make up their minds that they and their kind cannot keep the Negro down. Here is a local notice from a Southern daily which is a further explanation of the fact that although the South was one of the first sections of the country to be settled, it still remains the most backward: "Col. E. L. Grayson of the Imperial Palace of Atlanta will attend the regular meeting of the local klan and make an address to the Knights. He will also assist in the naturalization of a number of candidates. The interest in the local klan is growing, and its membership increasingly rapidly. It bids fair to become one of the most popular of the secret organizations." Col. Grayson is, most likely, a man of energy, and ability, but instead of using his energy and ability for the civilization and progress of the South, he is using it in trying to revitalize a dead and shameful past. The South still spends too much of its time and effort in looking backward. ADVERTISING FOR NEGRC TRADE. The current number of The Layman Printer contains an article, "Reaching the Colored Man's Purse" by Albion L. Holsey. In this article Mr. Holsey discusses the importance of advertising in Negro newspapers in order to reach colored trade. He speaks especially to large white manufacturing concerns. He quotes the following from the "Woman's-World Department' in the Atlanta Constitution: "The Negro woman cook is one of the south's best assets. What is the south doing to conserve her talents and to perpetuate her?" "The French chef, the German baker, and the skillful Jap have had their chance in the southern home, but it is the meal prepared by the Negro woman cook which piques the appetite, tempts the taste and brings from the world's epicure the statement: 'This is the best, I ever tasted.' He then points out what a splendid opportunity is offered the manufacturers of food products, washing machines, and powders, laundry soaps and kitchen devices to introduce their products in the a Southern daily which is a further though the South was one of the first led, it still remains the most back- erial Palace of Atlanta will attend the and make an address to the Knights. tion of a number of candidates. The ing, and its membership increasingly one of the most popular of the secret a man of energy, and ability, but bility for the civilization and progr in trying to revitalize a dead and spends too much of its time and South and widen their sale by reach- ing the colored cook directly through the Negro-newspapers. Mr. Holsey's article contains vailable suggestions not only for manufacturers of products that seek the kitchen, but for those that fill all the other wants of life. MR. VILLARD 'AND THE EVENING POST. A few days before election the New York Evening Post informed its readers that it favored the re-election of Woodrow Wilson as President. Prior to this announcement the Evening Post had bewildered the public during the campaign by its chameleon tendencies—speaking kindly of Mr. Hughes one day and of Mr.-Wilson the next. It took occasion to "get off the fence" only when election day was not many hours off. Since the re-election of Woodrow Wilson colored newspapers, believing that the Evening Post, which is friendly to the Negro, catered to radical southern sentiment by supporting Mr. Wilson, have seen fit to attack Oswald Garrison Villard, one of the owners of the publication, and a prominent member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Such a personal attack is unfair, untimely and indiscreet. The New York Evening Post is not a one-man affair. It is a corporation and Mr. Villard is one of its officers. He is not the Evening Post. The editorial utterances of the paper should not be construed as at all times representing the views of Mr. Villard. One has only to glance at the head of the editorial page to learn that Mr. Villard is not "the whole show." There are other stockholders and prominent officers. Colored editors who are berating Mr. Villard and demanding that he resign as an officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People should first find out if he supported Mr. Wilson. Maybe he did, and maybe not. But acting on the impulse and assuming that, because the Evening Post came out for Woodrow Wilson, Mr. Villard voted for the Democratic nominee, puts some of our editors in the awkward position of having reached a hasty conclusion before becoming acquainted with the facts. THE AGE does not at all times agree with Mr. Villard, and has SHOULD THE MINISTRY TAKE AN ACTIVE PART IN POLITICS? To the Editor of The Age. I have read with marked interest, in the last issue of The Age, Bishop Alexander Walters' answer to the question: "Should the Ministry Take an Active Part in Politics?" The politics is the science of government, in its modern acceptance it means the contention or power in which the offence falling to the victors is the prime object, this object, as a rule, being velled by some so-called economic question of great public interest. It is well, it is even highly proper that a minister thoroughly inform" himself relative to public issues, public officials—in short, the science of government. Otherwise he is not an intelligent minister. But it is a very serious question whether the minister should become partisans in politics where, stripped of its veil, it is but a contention for public offices. Bishop Walters in the onset says if the question was "Should all Ministers Take a Part in Politics?" I should answer unquiltedly no." He therefore, would except the many, and include the few. But why arrogate to oneself the right to exclude the many and include the few when all have the same power under a government whose principles while sanctioning the rule of the majority yet give the minority a voice? I question not but what Bishop Walters' late, and lamented excursion into the field of politics was prompted by attributable motives, was intended to benefit his race, but there is ever and always a question of propriety raised when a prelate, whose ordination meant he should fight the immoral and the religious, consorts, for an advantage, with a lot of selfish politicians of questionable morals with whom the securing of an office is the sine qua non. "Familiarity breeds contempt," has been well said. When a minister of the Gospel consorts with and enters into deals with the flotsam and jetsam of the political world the familiarity thus ongendered lessens the minister's influence as a moral and spiritual advisor and example for the many. For a minister to exert the greatest and most effective influence on the moral and religious condition of a community it is best that he live in an atmosphere of purity; that his intimates be unselfish, men and women whose aim is to better the condition of the many, rather than to merely conserve their own selfish purposes. We regard our ministers as something above their surroundings. When we meet them on the political hustlings or in back room councils, familiarity, conferring with men of questionable morals as to the parceling, out of political offices our exalted opinion of them is dispatched, and we are likely to conclude, sadly too, that ministerial robes are never been an ardent supporter of his Advancement Association; but we recognize in him a friend who is sincere and honest in his efforts to bring about a better feeling between the races. We also fully appreciate the efforts of the New York Evening Post, which has for years championed the cause of the Negro, thereby decreasing its popularity in the Southland. Segregation at Washington, lynching and the disfranchisement of the Negro in the South have been bitterly fought by the Evening Post and Mr. Villard. Since the re-election of Mr. Wilson we have seen no change in its Negro policy Both the Evening Post and Mr. Villard, to those blessed with foresight, are in a strategic position to do the race much good, and at a time when it needs as many friends at court as possible. Jumping on recognized friends with both feet is decidedly out of order just now. PROHIBITION IN THE DIS TRICT OF COLUMBIA. The presence of Mr. Bryan in Washington during the past week, and the honors paid him both by the President and others show that he left an impression in Washington that endeared him, after an fashion, to many of the best people in the District of Columbia. What was that thing? Perhaps there are a few. At any rate, one of the things he established was the principle that wines and liquors are not needed at public functions, as far as the State Department is concerned. He established the principle that grape juice is plenty good enough for diplomats and high government officials. The innovation created a great stir in Washington, and the Nation, and people have not ceased to talk about it and to marvel at it even until now. How many diplomats and others Mr. Bryan convinced that grape juice is the best tipple for public functions is not ascertainable. The fact remains that the moral sentiment of Washington was aroused by the example set by Mr. Bryan and a movement was begun in the churches and the uplift organizations which has created a sentiment calling for the prohibition of the but used to hide the hypocrite; that the supposedly upright man is after all but a mere man like ourselves. But it is not the minister's fault alone that he enters into active and frequently disgraceful, politics, it is largely the fault of deskilling politicians who in their怒意 to secure control of offices, flatter the minister who is clean and upright and possessing a supposed following, to enter the game and assume leadership, and then after he has, the same politician will conserve the ministry for becoming active in politics. Negro churches, like white churches, pay their ministers to look after the work of making the church effective religiously. No minister, not even a Negro minister, can serve two masters—labor actively in politics and look after the interest of his church, which is frequently greater in debt, and low spiritually because of ministerial neglect. I entertain a very high opinion of Bishop Walters, and I really believe the end at which he alms is wholly an unselfish one, but it cannot always be said, when the end has been achieved that the end justifies the means, so we might say the diseased-wasted ancololic victim, on his death bed, surrounded by the impoverished family he made, when plasping the Crucifix, "died right to sin throughout his life so that he could die a repentant." The fewer of our ministers who sell their priestly robes with the mire of modern, and frequently dirty, politics, the better for the church and the better for the race. My retrospective view of the political field discovers the fact that many ministers who entered politics with the high and noble resolve to purify it soon became tarred with the same stick that tarred the rank and file of politicians. The race now has many able men, in all lines of endeavors whose active participation in politics cannot incur the hurtful criticism a minister's participation would incur. Bishop Walters would seriously protest against such an able and disobedient W. Anderson, or a successful publisher like Mr. Fred R. Moore, a prominent scholar and author like Dr. W. E. B. Dubols, attempting to dictate or control the politics of the A. M. E. Zion Church. He would at once say, if they attempted it: "You are not trained for this work. I am. You have all you can do to look after the field in which your talents fit you for, and in which you are employed." A minister is just as much a novice in politics as would be a politician in the pulpit, and just as ineffective, even though they be of that high unseasonal, public spirited type of which Bishop Walters is a disaffected man. RALPH WALTZ, *RALPH WALTZ* liquor traffic in the District of Columbia, and the matter has reached the Congress, by which the desiglegulation may be enacted before March 4, next, when the present Congress expires. All of the moral forces of the District of Columbia are behind the Prohibition movement for the District of Columbia. The Age makes no war on the saloon or upon saloonmen; it wants those of the Negro race engaged in the business to have the same standing and consideration in law that the white ones have; but they seldom get it anywhere, and, for the most part, they get but a very small per cent. of the Negro trade, which persists in patronizing white men in the business rather than men of their own in the business. The important question in our mind is: Will prohibition in the District of Columbia prohibit? In many states supposedly dry there has been no suppression of the liquor traffic. Only a radical change has been made in the method of getting liquor to the consumer. Instead of saloons, "blind tigers" flourish, and the express companies are kept busy supplying the head of each family with four quarts of wine, two quarts of whisky and two cases of beer, which, for instance, is the monthly allowance permitted by law in Georgia. There are many cases on record where those who, before prohibition, only took a social drink now and then, became addicted to drink as the result of being encouraged to put in the monthly supply as prescribed by law. We wonder if this sort of prohibition will exist in the District of Columbia should the lawmakers decide to make the capital city "dry"? In our opinion, prohibition does not prohibit FOOLED HER. Meeker—"Didn't I always give you my salary check the first of every month?" Mrs. Meeker—"Yes, but you never told me that you got paid on the 1st and 18th, you embezzler."—New York Globe. JUST DESSERTS. Wife—"This paper tells of a man out in Ohio who lives on onions alone." Huh—"Well, any one who lives on onions ought to live alone."—Reston Transcript. THIS NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1916. WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY PRAISE FOR THE AGE. To the Editor of THE AGE: Enclosed find check for $1.50 for another year's subscription to The New York AGE. I congratulate you for having the greatest Negro newspaper on the globe. It sends the cool breeze of inspiration through the souls of the black phalaxx around the camp fires of Ethiopia. It strikes terror to the heart of the foe behind his barbed wire entanglement. In a year the gun for the defense of the race! it is high explosive shell in opening up new opportunities for the advancement of american ebony hued legions. (Mrs.) MARY MAUDE TODD. Our Enemies and Our Leaders. To the Editor of The Age: Please allow me to say a few words which may be of interest to at least one of your many subscribers. I check for $1.50 in payment for one year of subscription to The AGE, which I eagerly look forward to rooteve as regular as the weeks go by. I have been very much impressed with the bold, strong and courageous editorials you write in defense of our people. Nevertheless I do not quite agree with you in every particular. For instance, you use your 42 cue, the Stanley and company, who you expect to use, and your shotgun on our own leaders whom we do not expect to, but who do, miss us. The southern senators are a Yew of many of their kind who, deep down in their hearts, love us, notwithstanding their abusive talk to the contrary. On the other hand, we have leaders who used us to the last drop to satisfy their demands of honors and dollars. Who are our 'best friends?' We to whom we must look for help? It appears that when fields were opened in the North and West where we could get profitable employment, agents had to come here to tell us of the golden opportunities awaiting us. How did we know? Why are they not now making it known? Do they know it to be a fact? Hundreds who have gone from here seem to back so, for they are writing back off—some of them beginning—the father, mother, brother, sister, everybody who will, to come to North Carolina. Ah, Mr. Editor, there are other targets that need your 42 c. m.s. Possibly, if you had faced about and poured some grape-shot into the trunks, and a few 18-inch rounds into the headquarters, all along, Mr. Powell would not have had to ask why do we need a grape-shot? I treated like me? If you knew like I do, that there are grown women here working for $6 and $7 a month with board and full-grown, nile-bodied men for $7 to $12 a month, you would do something to help them out that they would not find in this world there to go to, even now. GEO. P. DIXON. R. F. Hodges, B. C. Because of the language used by your correspondent in these columns recently, criticising a certain class of Negroes in this city who do not patronize Negro business houses, we have been approached by several men and women who felt the sigma, and each gave a reason why he or she does not patronize Negroes in business. The "reasons why" entitlement will not intrude on your space to enumerate all of them, but will, in justice to their side of the case, state a view of the most important ones. First, the shoe merchant, they say, is not inclined to be polite. Goods not attractively arranged and always short of the necessary changes in styles. Rough in replying to complaints when goods fail to give satisfactory service, etc. Second, the drygoods merchant: Does not keep the quality of goods wanted. Lack of tact and ability to show goods and assist patrons in selecting what they want. Quick to get offended if you take them in the hat to offer them a bad deal that it is not the kind or quality wanted. Third, the grocery merchant: Does not keep his store clean or neatly arrange his goods. Combines too many items on one table, butcher shop, fish stall and sometimes a restaurant. Failure to fluctuate prices with the market. Failure to give good measure and weight. Talks too much to his customers, and generally impolite. Fourth, millinery merchant: Asks to high a price for goods and work done, unloading in prices. Quick to get of-hand when goods are not taken. Talks too much about the shortcomings of her patrons. Slow to put on "Quick, sales" clothes if after the other fellow fins done it. Fifth, shoe cobblers: Not prompt in executing orders. Keep dirty loading work shop. Allows too much loafing in his place of business. Most of them are blind tigers. Slow workmanship. In short, drinks too much whiskey. Sixth, butchers: Poor quality of meat and wants top notch prices for it. The man be said of his fish. Theman impolite. One lady, said to your correspondent: "Colored business men are not as positive to their colored lady customers as they are to their white lady customers. If you doubt my statement I will ask you to accompany me around to some of these places and I will prove my statement. When a colored lady enters our merchant she will wait on her without removing his hat, and if he is smoking he continues: smoking. Now we colored ladies notice it and feel it very keenly. When we see a white lady approach a colored merchant or what not she invariably removes fillet while waiting on her, and if he is smoking, he lifts the pipe or clear up. Why do they show this difference in mark of respect toward us? These and many the little girl creates the colored lady customers he receives, the trade, he should have from his own people. The hand that rocks the creature controls the world, we are told; then let colored merchants begin HOUSEKEEPER'S HOME COLUMN HOW TO WASH SILKS. ADD a tablespoonful of wood alcohols to every amount of water used in rinsing. Iron while damp, and your silk will look like new. Be careful in the use of the alcohol, as it is poisonous if taken internally. CHICKEN SALAD COOK a chicken until tender; cook and cut in dice. Add as much cut up celery, four chopped hard-cooked eggs, salt and pepper to taste, five tablespoonfuls of mayonnaise dressing and two cupfuls of mayonnaise dressing and two cupfuls of whipped cream. Chill and serve on crisp lettuce leaves. BAKED CARBAGE TRIM a medium-seized cabbage; eat in halves, cover with cold water, bring to boiling point and boil for fifteen minutes. Drain, re-coat with boiling water and allow to boil for twenty minutes. Again drain the cabbage and chop it into tablespoonfuls of butter, salt and pepper. Cupful of cream. Turn into a buttered baking dish and bake until lightly browned. Serve hot. BOSTON BAKED BEANS. SOAK one, quart of beans over night, In the morning drain, and boil with a grain owaince of water until the outer brain is soft. Pour into a large Drain Drain them again, put them into a bean pot, adding one tablespoonful of mo- lasses, one-half pound of salt pork, one milk, one ounce, one small sliced onion; fill the pot with water and bake slowly until brown. OLD FASHIONED CRUMB CAKES THORNED CRUMB CARES LINE three deep jelly tins with a rich pastry. three cupfuls of four, one cupful of sugar and one half cupful of butter, and rub all together with the hands. In bowl number two put one cupful of molasses add one tablespoonful of powdered ginger, one teaspoonful of baking soda, and one cupful of boiling water; mix well, and add three-fourths of the content in bowl number one, beating until smooth. Prepare the mixture, prepared tins, sprinkle the remaining mixture over them and bake in a quick oven. ORANGE MARMALADE. USE three oranges and three lemons. Cut off thick end and slice very thin. To every cupful of pulp add three teacupfuls of water and let stand twenty-four hours. Then boil ten minutes and seaside another, twenty-four hours, of water. Pour the pulp into the cupful add one of sugar; put pulp on stove, and when it begin to boil add sugar. Stir just a little so sugar will not settle, and boil slowly forty-five minutes; skim often. This amount will be evened, glazed, of marmalade, using marinade-or orange and lemons. This makes a delicious breakfast appetizer. PRUNE DESSERT WASH, and soak one pound of prunes. Steam, stone and chop them. Beat up the whites of five eggs to a stiff froth, then beat in one half cupful of buttered dish and bake in a moderate oven for twenty minutes. Serve cold with whipped and sweetened cream flavored with lemon juice. BLACK CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE. -PUT six tablespoonfuls of cocoa into a small saucepan with a cupful of water and a teaspoon of cream and smooth; then cool and add the yolks of two eggs, two cupfuls of sugar, two tablespoonfuls of butter, melted, a cupful of water and three cupfuls of flour sifted with two teaspoonfuls of baking soda. Flavor with a teaspoonful of extract and bake in layers. Put together and cover with boiled frosting. STUFFED POTATOES BAKE six medium-sized potatoes until well done. Cut them crosswise and scoop out the inside, taking care not to break the shell. Rice the potato, add a cupful of hot milk, tablespoonful of grated cheese, salt and white pepper, salt and beat until creamy. Stuff the potato shells with this mixture, sprinkle over with a little grated cheese and bake until a light brown. BEERSTEAK AND KIDNEY PIE LINE the sides of a deep pudding dish with some good pie pastry and then put an inverted cup in the center. Cut into two-inch pieces one and one-half pounds of tender beefsteak and one and one-half pound of beef kidney; dredge with flour; season with salt and pepper and a pinch of grated nutmeg. Place the potato shells in a large bowl of winter. Gover the pie with a top crust, and bake in a moderate oven for one and one-quarter hours. NOODLES WITH BREADCRUMBS. NOODLES WITH BREADCRUMBS. BEAT up two eggs, add two tablespoonful of milk, a teaspoonful of salt and a tablespoonful of flour, mix together, rather stiff dough. Knead on a floured baking board until elastic and smooth. Roll out as thin as a wafer and cut in long strips. Drop into plenty of boiling salted water and cook for twenty minutes and serve it on a plate covered with buttered and browned breadcrumbs. "Nopa. What's the news from there?" "Our lunchroom man took a prize for the thinner than sandwich." Seattle Post-Intelligence. and show by merit that they should receive our trade. Once they capture trade, our men folks will follow where we lead." Your correspondent here gives the other side of the story and submits it for the consideration of Negro merchants, with the hone that they will inwardly digest it and act accordingly. CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR REPUBLICAN PRIMARY As chairman of the New York Colored Republican County Committee, H. Herman Blunt has issued a call for an unofficial primary by colored Republicans of New York for the purpose of electing members of the executive committee of the colored Republicans of New York County. The call is as follows: To the end and for the purpose of electing a political leader of the colored Republicans of New York county and members of the executive committee of colored Republicans, New York County Commission and the provision of the General Election Law of the State of New York, and the power and authority vested in me, H. Herman Blunt, chairman and president of the Colored Republican County Committee, and certain resolutions daily passed by the said Colored Republican New York County Committee, at a due notice to its headquarters, 485 Lenox avenue, Borough of Manhattan, New York County and State of New York, on the 31st day of October, 1916, I do hereby designate name and appoint Tuesday, January 2, 1917, as Primary Day for all regularly enrolled colored Republicans under the 1816 enrollment, from whom the polls shall be open for voting in the following named and designated assembly districts, as composing the great masses of the colored Republican electorate with a stated number of delegates to be elected from each Assembly District to constitute the majority of the voting year of the executive committee of the Colored Republican New York County Committee, as follows: Assembly Districts—3d, 4th, 5th, 7th 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 20th 21st, 23d, 24th, 25th, 27th, 29th 30th, 31st. Constituting a membership of 60 members of the Executive Committee. In and at a meeting of the Colored Republican of New York County will be elected. In witness whereof I on this 28th day of November, 1916, sign my name and affix my seal as Chairman and President of the Colored Republican New York County Committee, of the Borough of Manhattan, City, County and State of New York. H. HERMAN BLUNT. Chairman of the New York Colored Republican County Committee. URBAN LEAGUE ISSUES ITS ANNUAL REPORT The National League on Urban conditions among Negroes with headquarters in New York City, is circulating a newsletter and an annual sets forth the work of the fiscal year from October 1, 1915, to September 30, 1916. Under the national features of the League are recorded the observance of the National Negro Health Week, lectures on the causes of migration to cities, addresses and conferences held on welfare, work in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Illinois, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and courses for social workers conducted in cooperation with the Woman's Home Missionary Council M. E. Church, South and Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. Organizations were formed last year in Detroit, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Huntsville, Ala., and Memphis, Tenn., with plans for movements in Cincinnati, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Jacksonville, Fla. The League is working in twenty cities. A bureau to assist Negro graduates from schools and colleges to get positions was opened at Nashville. Through the League 458 students received sufficient compensation to help them attend college. The school in the fall, 236 men and women, were sent from New York and vicinity to obtain permanent work in Connecticut. In New York the League formed organizations of workers, created employment opportunities for needy and promising individuals, assisted in the enforcement of housing regulations, maintained Valley Rest Convalescent Home, which accommodated 769 women patients and 1,374 separate patients given care. $31,266.37 was handled by the League last year. About two-fifths of this amount was handled for special work in connection with the securing of laborers for the tobacco fields in Connecticut Valley, the maintenance of a convalescent home, and the furnishing of mechanics for a pump corporation in Western Massachusetts. The officers of the League are: L. Hollingsworth Wood, president; John T. Emlen, vice-president; Robert H. Mottler, vice-president; Robert H. Mottler, vice-president; William H, Baldwin, 3rd secretary; A. S. Prissell, treasurer; Victor H. McCutcheon, assistant treasurer; Eugene Kinclee Jones and George Edmund Haynes, executive secretaries. INTERESTING REPORT FROM LINCOLN HOUSE We are looking forward to a year's work filled with opportunities and new avenues of helpfulness to the people of our community. These words were used by Miss Briar H. Head, head worker at the Lincoln House, 202 West 63d street, in a report of the work of that institution made in October, 1915. They were evidently the keynote of a work which is being done by this institution to benefit the people of the Columbus Hill section. The report of the Lincoln House for the year ending October 1, 1916, is an interesting resume of things accomplished. The Lincoln House is a branch of the Henry Street Settlement, and Miss Lillian D. Wald, long identified with the Henry Street work, is chairman of the board of directors. Miss Elizabeth Walton, interested in a number of philanthropic enterprises or the benefit of the community, is active and influential member of the board. Other members are: Miss Viola P. Conklin, treasurer; Mrs. Francis C. Barlow, Miss Eva G. Burgele, Mrs. S. M. Cauldwell, Mrs. Albert J, Erdman, Mrs. Edward S, Harkness, Eugene Kinkle Jones, Miss Katherine Sewell, Dr. George H. Sims and Mrs. Ernest F. Walton. Miss Haynes is head worker and she is assisted now by Miss Harris of Brooklyn, but she has the greater portion of the work. Miss Haynes flushing was the assistant worker. Miss Latimer resigned at the end of the summer. That the workers have enlisted the good will and co-operation of the people of the neighborhood is shown by the attendance figures. For eight months, from October to May, the attendance ranged each month from 1.759 in October, the first month, to 5 in November, a monthly increase of attendance 2.079. The kindergarten, for which separate figures are given, showed an average attendance of 829. Miss Haynes, with Miss Latimer as assistant, undertook the look of Lincoln House in August, 1915. The rent and repairs of the House were contributed by the Westchester Association. It had been planned to close the Street from Amsterdam to West End avenues for a playground street. The movement was inaugurated September 1 with 300 children present and twelve persons serving as volunteer leaders. Oberlin when the executive club, the seventeen persons completed the working staff. The Playground Street Committee became a permanent organization under the name of "Sixty-third Street Welfare League." The children are divided into groups representing to age. A house council representing the different clubs makes rules and acts as a court of justice, deciding questions of infringement of its laws. The staff and club leaders gather round the supper table to discuss the betterment in the work. The managers, as a branch organization of the Henry Street Settlement, meet once a month to hear the report of the head worker, to decide upon the disbursement of funds and the general management of the House. The monster community effort of the winter was Cambus Hill Exhibit on February 24 25 26. Educational programs were held at the Henrietta School and Public-School 141, consisting of competition in singing, reciting, composition and spelling. Lincoln House opened its doors for the neighborhood. A better baby contest was held with charts and literature furnished by the Board of Health, the gymnasium and the Club High. It furnished a field for athletic features. Everybody in the neighborhood entered into some part of the exhibition. Vocal and instrumental music are under the direction of Mrs. Leonard of the Music School Settlement for Colored students with increasing response from the people. The work among boys is looked after by Mr. Ralston. For the littlest ones there is a kindergarten. At six years of age they enter pure school, college, or university. At ten graduates' Club, which even includes some grandparents. Carpentry, cooking, dressmaking and drawing are taught. A baby shelter was conducted, during the summer in the gymnasium. One of the ten babies were cared for to September. Miss Haynes in her report for April sums up the result of the 'workers' efforts: "This year has meant a struggle to get established in the neighborhood; to gain the confidence of not only the ministers' and physicians, but of the street cleaner in front of the door and the bootblack around the corner; to attain the love and admiration of the laughter that the left alone all day; and of the little tough who has not yet learned self-respect; to have the tired-parents glad to come with their perplexing problems, feeling sure of sympathy and consolation; to have the working boy and girl seek here as a haven of wholesome recreation, assured of an appreciation of youth and willing helpfulness for all; to be one of and accepted by our neighbors. How well these efforts have succeeded in street in the street, by the actions of those who come to the House and by the reception given in the homes and institutions visited." The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes opened a branch office at the Lincoln House on October 1 with Miss Mivienne A. Ward in charge. The board of directors is making an annual industrial work, cooking, dressmaking, carpentry, metal work and other departments. NEWARK PRESBYTERY TO HELP NEGRO LABOR NEWARK, N. J. "There are things going on in the south which make it worse than Russia. No many Negro can stay there and live peacefully and as a Christian," declared the Rev. E. F. Eggleston, pastor of the 13th Avenue Presbyterian Church, to the Presbytery of Newark in a discussion of the problem of caring for the large increase in Negro population in Newark due to the influx of immigrants. It had been said that many of the men came from the south because of the stringent prohibition laws in that section, and that they were being moralized by the freedom of the open saloon in the north. Dr. Eggleston denied this most emphatically, and said, "Many of these people come here because they are invited to take positions; but they are glacier, and there are many fine people in the south, but they are keeping quiet and allowing their evilly-disposed neighbors to ill-treat respectable and well-to-do Negroes." A request to the Presbytery that plans he considered for the proper housing and clothing of these people, who are unacustomed to the rigors of a northern climate, was referred to the social service committee, of which Moderator John J. Moment is chairman. Other member of Presbytery who joined Dr. Engleman in defense of the southern Jabors were the Rev. O. M. Bonfield, pastor of a colored congregation affiliated with Bithany Presbyterian Church, the Rev. A. N. Stubblefield, pastor of Bethany Church, and Moderator Moment. THE LAST THING. "Porking is down and out, isn't he?" "Oh, yes—he told me the other day he was paying cash for everything" —life SEA ISLAND PLANTERS ON PROSPEROUS TIMES BEAUWORT, S. C.-St. Helena Island, a few miles from this city, has a population of 7,000 Negroes and 55 whites. There is never any race trouble and an evidence of the prosperity achieved by the Negroes is seen in the recently announced sale by McDonald Wilkins & Co. of 400 bales of cotton at 19% cents per pound. CARNEGIE STEEL CO EMPLOYS NEGRO LABOR Newark, N.1 J.-F. For the first time in its history the Carnegie Steel Company of this city is employing colored labor. Thirty-five men are employed at the Waverly, N. J., warehouse, and officials of the company say that they are all making good. Nearly all the men are from the South and most of them have brought LOS ANGELES, CALIF. LOS ANGELES, CAL—Rainy weather was no setback to the forces of Zion last Sunday. Fine attendance at both services. The Rev. B. C. Robeson and the Rev. W. C. Robeson "Thing to Have"; and "Can You Fight?" Offering for the day, $50. W. L. Gordon is director of Zion's publicity bureau which is doing effective work. The congregations increase at every service and results can be traced to his forceful, clear and concise manner of telling people what is to be seen and heard. The Efficiency League had a very helpful and interesting meeting at the M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Among the prominent speakers were the names of Mr. Low, a nephew of the late Seth Low and Mrs. Eloise Bibb Thompson, to read a paper on "Efficiency its Responsibility." The Rev. B. C. Rohsen of the Zion Church read a paper before the Minister's Alliance answering the query, "Is the World Growing Better?" ter? "Los Angeles, Cal.-Sunday, November 26, was an event one at the first M. E. M. Education Church Pre-School Elder Briefing both services. It was the greatest quarterly meeting in the history of the church. An enthusiastic reception was tended the pastor, the Rev. B. C. Robeson, last Thursday evening. Addresses teeming with good will and pledges of hearty assistance were eloquently given after which Pastor Robeson made a fitting response. Master of ceremonies, W. A. Gordon, welcomes the Rev. B. C. Robeson, Prof. Banke, behalf of the Minister's Alliance, Dr. W. H. Proud; behalf of the city, the Rev. J. C. Anderson; behalf of the pastors, the Rev. J. D. Gordon; behalf of Y. M. C. A., Prof. J. F. Green; 'behalf of the professional men, Attorney McBeth; behalf of the press, Mrs. J. S. Bass. The Y. M. C. A. was addressed Sunday afternoon by the new pastor of the Zion Church on "The Call of the Age to Young Men." A tennis tournament was held Thanksgiving day the auspices of the West Side Tennis Club. Many were the participants and lively the playing. 'Among the participants was the Rev. B. C. Robeson. The afternoon was greatly enjoyed. Union Thanksgiving services were held at the Second Baptist Church under the auspices of the Minister's Alliance. The sermon was preached by Rev B. C. Rebeau from Masthew 26:27. "All Who Drink Must Serve." SOMERVILLE. TENN. SOMERVILLE, TENN.—A grand Thanksgiving gife and febaar was held at the Fayette Training School on Thursday, November 30, December 1 and 2 "Uncle Sain's Reunion," a patriotic pageant was given on Thanksgiving night followed by the pantomime, Normandy. Friday night there was a musical program and the laughable Negro farce "The dispellin' of Big Jim." On Saturday night living pictures were shown and the pantomime was repeated by request. The fancy articles table was presided over by Billy Bismuth, Minnie Walker and Linda Limita Johnson in candy table, Miss-Rebecca Davis; the fish pond, Miss Margaret Ware and Miss Ida Pear Mottley; refreshments, Mrs. Andrew Brown, Mrs. Archie Smith, Mrs. Luke Moore; the barbecue, Dan Hutchins, Mrs. George Crosby was awarded a prize for proving her teneses. An interesting football game in charge of J. W. Falls was played by two junior teams. Over $200 was raised during the week for the heating plant which has just been installed. The music which was of a superior quality was with Mrs. W. Limita of the Class of '16, Tennessee State Normal. The Glee Club rendered several selections. Miss Margaret Ware was pianist. Large numbers were here from all over the county. Cars came from Oakland and Memphis. A $10 hat was worn by Cornell Riley, a boptych contest. the bazaar was under the management of Mrs. W. P. Ware, assisted by the mothers and fathers, L. H. Walker, Peter Hunt and others. This school, in charge of W. P. Ware, is one of the new training schools for teachers and he and his faculty are making its inence felt throughout the entire county. SUMAC. TENN SUMAC, TENN.-W. M. Lane is on the sick list. Mrs. Alex Smith, who has been on the sick list is improving. Mr. and R. G. Marsh visited relatives in George Sherrell of Pulaki, was a guest of W. M. Lane Wednesday night. Powell's Chapel will have exercises December 29. Grade Marsh went for an o'possum night, accompanied by some of his friends. Floyd Gordon of Sumte is going to Winter Haven for the winter. Little Miss Lena Cowan spent Saturday night with Miss Mollie Cohle and attended entertainment. The Rev. Marsh held' services at E. L. Smith's Sunday night. Miss Lacy May Whitaker spent Sunday with Miss Lessie, Smith. C CHOICE WINES LIQUORS AND CIGARS BARRON'S A INCORPORATED 2275 7th Ave TELEPHONE 1 ENTERTAINMENT EVERY AFTERNOON AND IN WHEN OUT FOR A NICE EVENING STOP AT WILLIS NEW CENTRAL CAFE, AND RESTAURANT 116 W. 531D ST. opposite Marshall's old place Everything good to eat and drink served here Cabaret in dining room every evening HORACE SLAUGHTER, Genl Manager Telephone: Circle 3244 THE LAFAYETTE DINING ROOM We believe that the first duty of a Restaurant is to serve good food, quality, service, charming music. Gent's Cafe. GEO. E. MICHAEL, Prop. TELEPHONE MORNINGSIDE 9553 MEET ME AT THE ELK CAFE 2551 7th AVE., Cor., 133d Street Where you can get what you ask for. Case goods opened on request. Mixed drinks a specialty. GARL HUTCHINSON, Prop. Nov. 20-3 m TELEPHONES 22163-22165-1870 ROXBURY HOTEL MELBOURNE REDDICK J. ROYSTER Proprietor and Business Manager CUISINE THE BEST DON'T FORGET THE OLD ROSE ROOM AND THE BEEF STEAK GAURETT. 805-815 TREMONT ST. BOSTON, MASS. Jacob Lane and Mid Gordon, have just arrived from a trip to Centerville. The King Solomons gave an entertainment on December 2. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Coble visited her father Sunday. Miss Doe Shuffe and Miss Lorene White visited Powell's Chapel school Tuesday. Horace Whitaker visited Centerville Sunday. Miss Sallie Will Marsh spent Sunday with Miss Carry Garrett. LET US LAUGH KEEPING UP WITH FATHER. I was a Pike County woman who induced me to take the teacher concerning the punishment for her young hopeful. The note ran thus: "Dear Miss —: You rite me about whippin' Sammy. I hereby give you permission to beat him up any time if is necessary to learn his lesson. He is just like his father—you have to learn him with a club. Pound nose into his head. You don't pay no attention what his father says—I will handle him." -Reading Eagle "NOR CUSTOM STALE." Mother—You were a long time in the conservatory with Mr. Willing last night, my child. What was going on? Daughter—Did you ever sit in the conservatory with father before you married him? Mother—suppose I did. Daughter—Woll, mother, it's the same old world.—Tt-Bits. FATAL SYMPTOMS. "The pretty restaurant cashier had applied for a holiday. "I must recuperate," she said. "My beauty is beginning to fade." "That so!" said the proprietor. "What makes you think so?" "The men are beginning to count their change."—Chicago Herald. REFORM NEEDED Francese." You say you are going to marry a man to reform him. That is fine. May I ask who he is? Flora." It's young Bond." Francese." Why, I didn't know he had any bad habitat." Flora." Well, his friends are saying that he has become quilty miserly." - Puck. BEHIND THE TIMES. I hear that all the clever writers are deserving the magazines to write for the movies." "You were misinformed; the clever writers haven't been in the magazines for some time now." - Puck. READY TO BARGAIN. : "What are you asking for heart— lite. NOT ON HER LIST. NOT ON HER LIST. He—"Do you remember Horatius at the bridge?" She—"I don't think I ever met him. You know, we invite so few men to our card parties."—Stray stories. KEYS & BUCKNER PHONE 6332 MORNINGSIDE A QUOTED PLACE FOR QUIET PEOPLE TO LIVE THE BRADFORD REGULAR DINNER 25. cts. MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS PERMANENT PARKING TO LET PERMANENT OR INVESTIGATION JOHN E. BENOZO, PROP. PHONE HARLEY 1721 73 West 134th St. New York City THE MACEO Nearly Furnished Rooms for Purpose and all Instructors Cust. and all Instructors Phas 935 Class BENJ. B. THOMAS, Proprietor 213 W. 53rd St., N. Y. EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Nearly furnished rooms and private furniture WALKER & PRESS. Proper rooms 19-21 W. 135th St. N.Y. Tel: 3883-Hartman ALL HOUSE MRS. F. B. WHITE, PROPRIETOR CONVENIENT TO SEE Nearly Pursued Room to let, with use of kitchen, $25 to $40 per week. Bathroom, $25 to $40 per week. PHONE HARLEM 3430 11-1-2 and 15 West 135th St. New York THE ARSNAL HOUSE Nearly Pursued Rooms for Transient or Permitted Growth CENTRALLY LOCATED 449 SEVENTH AVENUE, N. Y. Bet. 54th and 35th St. New Pursuit Park Stadium R. HUNTER. J. GORDON, Proprietor. Furnished Half Rooms With All Improvements by Bay or Week. NEVER CLOSED. THE PARK HOUSE TEL. 2755 COLUMBUS Friarly furnished Ranch, with both gail and farm equipment. Free lodging on Central Park west. Moderate rates MRS. K. F. JOHNSON) Pipee 113 West 31st Street, New Columbia Ave. THE LAWS HOUSE PHONE CHELSEA 800 Handedly furnished Stables. Pride of ownership for permanent or transient guests. MRS. L. D. LAW, Prop. 245 W. 20th Street, Bed, 7th 80th St. POLLARD PICKED FOR ALL-EASTERN Fred Douglass Pollard, the sensational left half back of Brown, has been selected by leading football experts as a member of the All-Eastern football eleven for the season of 1916. In picking Pollard as one of the East's gridiron stars The New York Times refers to the colored layer as "the winner of the year," and comments on his work in the following complimentary manner: In the backfield, one player stands out with unusual prominence. Speculators in the Yale Bowl, the Harvard Stadium, and at Andrews Field in Providence will not soon forget the remarkable playing of Brown's Negro back, Fritz Pollard. He is a player of such brilliancy as illumines the gridiron about every half dozen years. Pollard is a natural football player. He is always away to a flying start, has great speed, and an ability to dodge and squirm through an open field which is almost uncanny. The fleet Negro revealed this autumn the resiliency of a rubber ball. No sooner was he thrown by a tackler than he was up and away again. No back of the year was able to shake off tacklers as did Pollard. The best of the season's ends have thrown themselves at him, and their arms have become locked about his body only to have the clusive runner tear himself loose and gallop ahead. His was a wonderful change of pace. He could sidestep, dodge, and zigzag as prettily as the best backs of the game has seen. Against Yale and Harvard Pollard's work was nothing short of thrilling. Once in the Yale game he caught one of Le Gore's punts and raced fifty yards through the whole Yale team for a touchdown. At every stage of this dizzying performance sturdy arms clad in blue and yawned for him, but Pollard trickily shot out of their reach. Tacklers charged him fiercely enough to knock the wind out of any ordinary individual, but Pollard had the asset which is the greatest aid to a football player—he refused to be hurt. It required a terrific shock to upset him. An ordinary tackle did nothing more than make him swerve slightly out of his course. In the thick and fury of a football scrimmage Pollard exhibited the equilibrium of a circus athlete Playing against Harvard, the Brown star was as great a terror as he was against Yale. He tore up and down the gridiron inside the Stadium until the Crimson players threw up their hands in despair. After his exhibition at New York, the Harvard scouts endeavored to burst the Pollard peril aside by enforcing the rules. Pollard, and then Brown would be easy. Harvard watched Pollard closely, but he was too artful and far too skillful for the Haughton tacklers. He refused to be trapped. No opening seemed too small for him to wedge through. After these marvelous performances against Yale and Harvard the elusive Pollard went for his final test of the season against Colgate on a muddy field. The Brown line, which up to that game had been able to check the opposing forwards long enough for Pollard and his interference to get started, failed, and the fleet Negro was checked. Ankle deep in mud and with players charging through at him before he received the ball. Pollard was successfully subdued. He made no thrilling dahes through the mud puddles on Andrews Field on Thanksgiving day The Brown players could do nothing against the pugnacious Colgate line but use up their energy in the hopeless task of trying to prevent Colgate from piling up a huge score. The subdued of Pollard as an offensive player only tended to bring out his remarkable ability as a defensive player. Seldom has such valiant, rugged defensive play been shown by a player on a team so hopelessly outplayed as Brown was that day. When the other Providence players failed, Pollard revealed an ability in stopping plays and tackling which was the only element that prevented Colgate running the score up to a ridiculously high total. He dodged through the Colgate defense to get at the runner, just as he had dodged away from the tacklers who tried to get him in other games. Pollard was easily the greatest half back of the year. J. Harry Jackson, well known to colored members of the theatrical profession as "Jack" died Sunday evening at the Bellevue Hospital after having undergone an operation for throat trouble. He was ill only a few days. Friday evening while attending to his duties as carriage man at the Metropolitan Opera House Mr. Jackson became ill and was hurried to the Bellevue Hospital, where physicians found he was suffering from a throat complaint which necessitated an operation. He was operated on Sunday and lived a few hours later. Funeral services were held over the remains Wednesday evening from the undertaking rooms of William C. Perry. 2293 Seventh avenue J. Harry Jackson, born in Texas, was among the first of his race to write theatricals which told of the doings of the colored performer. He was a printer by trade and first attracted attention years ago as a writer on the Indianapolis Freeman. He came to New York about seventeen years ago, working most of the time as a printer. He was popular with colored vaudevillians. A widow survives him. WE DO . . . Job Printing Sporting Notes BASKETBALL (BY WILL ANTHONY MADEN) Before a small crowd of from 400 to 500 people the Spartan Field Club team defeated Howard University's basketball team on Friday night past. Howard's team seemed to be weak on its guarding Gilmore at center simply coyed with Abbott of the Spartans, while the Howard forwards were pretty fast and had several opportunities to show, but somehow they couldn't find the basket. One thing noticeable was that every time Howard started some pretty team work and scored a couple of points they were penalized for foulling. This happened at least a dozen times. It seemed that the minute they got started and scored they were thrown back again by the calling of a foul which Tisch of Spartan would almost unerringly register. This over-strictness on the part of the referee seemed to affect Howard and make the game very show. To Spartan's team, I must admit it was a revelation. They showed such a vast improvement over last season that they surprised the fans. The whole team, though is Tisch and Dash. The shooting of Tisch was almost marvelous and this evening when he tried for long shots he made them. Then, too, his soul shooting was almost perfect. He is the backbone of the Spartan team. Dash also played a good game and brought some nice shots. However, as I said before Howard's guarding was very loose and open, which enabled the Spartan forwards to get away almost all it will. Furthermore, Howard didn't play as aggressive a game as they have always done, although toward the end of the game they played much harder and seemed to mix it more. A few regulars, some freshmen, scrubs and substitutes were used, and in all it was a good try-out and practice game for the Howard squad, which will go a long way toward perfecting the big varsity machine of regulars that will line up against the world champion "Incorporators" at Manhattan Casino on New Year's night—Monday night, January 1, 1917. --- In Orange, N J., on Friday night, December B. the Carlton Y. M. C. A. five, champions of Brooklyn, went down to defeat before that cracker-jack St. Douglas five by the score of 49 to 11. It was a very fast and hard game, as these two teams are well matched. Accoone, the All-American guard, and former member of the "Incorporators" Club, was in the Carlton line-up, being used as forward in the place of Peyton, who did not play. Later "Hec" was switched to center. Ricks led in the scoring for Carlton with a total of 23 points. Bell added 10, Marsh 8, Farrar 6 and White 2. St. Douglas led at the end of the first half by 29 to 26 and continued in the lead by finishing by a safe margin of 8 points. This defeat of Vaughan's famous Carlton team is one of the surprises of the season. The game was played in two twenty-minute halves, with Referee Wachenfeld officiating. On December 28 the St Dupont team will meet Alpha "Big Five" in the Orange Armory. The preliminary game will be between the Orange Y W. C. A girls and the younger set. Christmas night December 25 Alphna "Big Five" will meet the Lincoln Uni- versity team at Manhattan Casino. This ought to be a cooking good game New Year's Night, Monday night, January 1. 1917, Howard University of Washington, D. C., will send her big regular varsity team to New York to compete against the world champion "Incorporators". The game will be staged at Manhattan Casino and will be about the biggest athletic and social event of the season. An extra attraction will be Howard's famous Glee Club which will entertain during the evening and sing from the side lines. Outstanding a local contemporary, I might men ion that St. Douglass, the "piece of cheese" of Orange, got mixed up with Carlton, the "cream" of Brooklyn, and absorbed all the cream, and yet our local contemple places Carlton acc-high an one of the best in the game to game-day. Evidently the "piece of cheese" must have been pretty strong. Limburger, most likely Funny, ch? The hoves are going so rapidly for the big basketball classic on New Year's night that ten extra boxes have been built to supply the demand. Telephone 718 Chelsea and leave your order LINCON WINS BASKETBALL. PHILADELPHIA, PA.—Before a crowd which filled to capacity Musical Fund hall on Thanksgiving night, the Lincoln University basketball team defeated the local Quaker Reserves by a score 16 to 7, in a strenuous and extinguish game. The playing of Young of the Lincoln was the feature he netting it. Tall twice on the throw up. The Reserves were held to a field goal. Charles A. Lewis specialt in turbulent as a young Negroes, who for years have been making a stude of the Negro health problem, was the pro-master of the use the team which will be used to help secure playground space for colored children the lack of which is one of the sal features of this city. The subject is being brought before the Department of Public Health by Dr. Lewis The following is the line-up of the two teams. Quaker Reserves Yancy, F. Willis, F. Lowery, F. Cherry, C. (Captain), John G. Nut, G. Berry, G Lincoln University—Sumner, F. Butler, F. U. Young, C. (Captain): Cruse, G; M Young, G; Henderson, G. Summary: Fild Golds—U Young, 6; Willis, I. Foul goals—T. Johnson, 3; Lowery 2; Summer, 1; U. Young 1. PUGILISM. Harlem Sporting Club, 135th Street and Madison Avenue—On last Friday evening, Frank Carbone, the cowboy middleweight of the west, put a crimp in the reputation of Nero Chink, the Porto Rican middleweight and the boy who has been fighting with great success since the country. Chink, who has a habit of not conditioning himself properly when he thinks he has a little the best of his opponent, had to submit to defeat in rounds when the referee stopped the bout, as the white boy had floored the Porto Rican fighter several times in the previous rounds. He could not have lasted another round. It was a case of too much confidence on the part of the colored fighter, and lack of condition. This should be a lesson to all fighters to keep in condition. I am sure if Chink had been in proper shape the decision would have been reversed. Weights—Chink 154: Carbone 159 A special six round bout was staged between the coming paperweight champion, Kid Rash, and Joe Berman, the boy who has been giving the colored boys some awful lacings since the ban has been lifted. But in Rash he met his master. Although conceding several rounds to his opponent, Rash fought the battle of his career. His upper-puts were perfect and hit the mark each time he started it. The colored boy seems to improve in every bout and if he takes the proper care of himself he will forge to the top of hislass rapidly. Weights, Rash 112%; Berman, 120. Olympic A. C. 125th street and Amsterdam avenue.—On December 4 the star bout of the evening between Rough House Ware, the sparring partner and trainer of Harry Wills, substituting for Jeff Smith, with Bill Ketchell, made a remarkable showing considering that Ware took the bout at a short notice. Ware proved to the fans that were present that he can fight by giving his white opponent a good lacing for eight rounds. The white man, who is a very foul fighter, had little regard to the rules laid down by the Boxing Commissioner, because he fouled Ware continually and did everything but hit him with the chair that he sat on. He butted and hit the colored boy below the belt several times without even a warning from the referee. Billy Roche, but Boxing Inspector Van Ness, seeing that the referee was not doing his duty, jumped in the ring and stopped the light and awarded it to Ware on a food. ALTOONA, Pa., Dec. S.—Joe Jeanneette, the veteran of many battles and most popular colored fighter now before the public, added another victim to his record by knocking out Tony Ross, of Newcastle, Pa., at the Altoona A. C. before the largest crowd that ever turned to see a fist contest. Jeanneette, who is a past master at the fight game, had little trouble with his white opponent and during the three rounds did not receive a single blow. He simply towed with Ross until he put over the sleep punch in the third round. The colored fighter, who has been fighting for some time, is still battling like a youngster and has several knockouts in the last two months. Weights, Jeanneette, 198; Ross, 210. n . . . O. O. Brown, promoter, manager and matchmake of the Toledo-Columbus C A Association arrived in town last week to sign up several of the local fighters for bouts at his clubs. He is open to bid for the services of a good bantam to meet the pride of the west. Joe Fox, and he prefers Darkev Griffin, Buddy Faulks or Terry Martin. Matchmaker Brown has already closed a deal with James Ferribe, the manager of K O Lou Williams, the colored welterweight champion of the world, the meet the best boy he can secure for New Year's afternoon. Any other bouts at this club can be accommodated by addressing Spring Editor, New York Azr, 247 West 40th street. ```markdown ``` Amy Mack, matchmaker of the Vanderbilt A. C., will stage on Friday night, December 15, the bout that the fight fans, both white and colored, have been wanting to see for some time, when the colored welterweight championship will be settled. K. O. Lou Williams, the recognized champion at the present time, will meet his strongest contender for the honors, Young Hicks, of Orange, N. J. This bout should be one of the best that ever was staged at this club, as boys are fighters of the first calibre and know the game from A to Z. The fans will probably witness a knockout before the end of the tenth round, and all those that intend to witness this star bout of the year had better get there early if they wish a seat. . . . PROVIDENCE, R I NATIONAL A C. On last Friday night Wee Wee Barton, one of the best colored lightweights in the country, and a boy who seems to improve in every bout that he takes part in, met Walter Mohr, of Brooklyn, N Y, in the star bout of the evening, which went fifteen rounds. In meeting Mohr, the colored fighter met the toughest white lightweight since battling Nelson's time and he is confined a second Nelson. This was the old meeting the boys and a time that they are carded to fight the first two to face some battle, as they are both very aggressive, with the buns on taylor of Barton, but the white boy has a habit of if he is getting the worse of a mix up, or resorting to fooling him, much to the disgust of his most ardent admirers. Wee Wee fought the battle of his life being a fighter who the longer he fights the better heights. That gave the colored boy the advantage, because Mohr commenced to tie after the tenth round and Barton was stronger and was carrying the fight to his opponent just the same as he did in the early rounds. Mohr tried in every way conceivable to keep him off, but to no avail. And although Barton was due the decision the referee called the bout a draw. Weighs—Barton 139; Mohr, 141. Fairmount A. C. 137th street and Third avenue.—On last Saturday night before the banner crowd of the fall Rough House Ware, the New Orleans heavyweight, met Jim Smith, the Bronx heavyweight and a big favorite at this hub. Ware, who has been fighting with great success lately, showed the fight fans that he does not carry that name because he looks the part, but that he makes it very rough for his opponent while in the ring. That was the cause of his defeat of Smith, whom he knocked out in the sixth round after battering him all over the ring. The colored man was his opponent's master at every angle of the fistic game and nearly outclassed him in every round. Weights—Smith, 207; Ware, 201. New York. Dec. 13. John A. Tholmer: Your letter of November 30, stating Eddie Palmer's claims to the welterweight and middleweight honors, is read. I must say that I have seen Eddie Palmer fight, but it has been some time ago. I thought he had retired, because if a fighter wishes to retain his popularity such as Palmer had at one time he must keep himself in the helmage of the fistic profession. That is why K O Lou Williams is tshere recognized colored welterweight champion of the world and is open to defend that title against anyone in the world that can make 145 pounds. Having witnessed every fight that Williams has taken part in since arriving in the greatest fight town in the world, I can truthfully say that this boy is the greatest fighting machine since Walcott, but much more clever than the former giant-killer! Now, I do not claim Williams to be anything but a welterweight and he fight only in that class, and if your protge Eddie Palmer, wishes to make that weight he can be accommodated with a bout. Mr. Tholmer, I do not know of any fighter that held the championship of two classes at one time but Bob Fitzsimmons, and that was middleweight and heavyweight. But you claim Palmer holds the welterweight and middleweight. Williams, since arriving here, has taken part in twelve fights, winning six by decisions and scoring K O. in the other six, and he is open to meet anyone in the world, white or colored. ALEXANDER WATERS, Sporting Editor. Syracuse, N. Y. — Ryan A. C. — On last Friday night Eddie Dorsey, the Philadelphia whirlwind and one of the fastest hard-hitting lightweights in the world, met Eddie Boyle of Buffalo, and at no time during the ten rounds was there a dull moment. Dorsey would not let Boyle set, but kept on the jump all the time with his lightning jabs and stuff uppercuts. The white boy tried every way to turn the battle in his favor, but the colored boy was too fast and clever. Had a decision been allowed, Dorsey would have received it. Vanderbilt A. C.—On last Monday night one of the banner attractions of the year was staged before the largest crowd that ever witnessed a bout at that club. Hundreds had to be turned away. Willie Langford, the pride of Brooklyn, and the best colored middleweight in the country, ranking high with the best whites as well, met Young Ahearn, the English middleweight. There was a plenty of scientific fighting both men exhibiting lots of cleverness but not much hard hitting. Ahearn, who was considered one of the fastest middleweights in the world, met a worthy foe in Langford, who was the aggressor all during the ten rounds and landed the cleanest blows. The fight fans left the club house admitting that it was the best bout between two clever men that they have ever seen. Both men left the ring without a mark because they are great ring generals and know the game from A to Z. but had a decision been given Langford would have received it on his aggressiveness. Weights—Langford, 156, Ahearn, 158. On Board U S. S. Quebec - Sailor Williams, welterweight champion of the Navy, was fought to a draw on Thanksgiving Day by Kid Grant, a lightweight scrapper, who is being managed by a well-known New Yorker Williams had to fight at top speed to earn a draw. Grant expects to be seen in the East some time in January. FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS OF SOUTH ATLANTA, GA — Morehouse College became undisputed champions of the South by winning the final game on Thanksgiving from Fisk University. Fisk took the title from Morehouse in 1913 when for the first and only time the Tigers were defeated on their own grounds. Fisk held the title without dispute 19.13-14. In 1915 neither team was able to score. In the past season Morehouse took on again her honors lost since 1912. In the six games played M C made 160 points to the opponents' 10. The record: Morehouse 48, Clark University 0, Morehouse 32, Morris Brown 0, Morehouse 26, Talladega 0, Morehouse 23, Tuskegee 0, Morehouse 17, Atlanta University 10, Morehouse 14, Fisk 0 Given by a Committee of 200 Men of Greater New York for Fisk Morehouse games date back to 1906. Since then ten games have been played. Morehouse has won 5, Fisk 3; two games were ties. For the last ten games recorded with Talladega, Morehouse has won 8, Talladega 1, and one was declared "no game." For the last eleven games with Tuskegee, Morehouse has won 5, Tuskegee 3, and 3 have been ties. There have been only four Morehouse-Chark games. Morehouse winning all. The closest score was 21 to 6, and in 1913 the record for big scores among Negro colleges was made, 98 to 0. Relations with Morris Brown began in 1911. There have been five contests. Morehouse won all. Atlanta University is Morehouse College's oldest football rival. They had their last victory in 1902 when they beat what was then Atlanta Baptist College 5 to 0. For the fourteen intervening years, they have been able to score only twice. The closest they have come to a victory was in 1913 when they held the Tigers to a score 16 to 11. In 1909 Morehouse defeated Hampton Institute 17 to 5. The season marks the passing of Lewis and Captain Brock, two of the oldest veterans of the team. Coach Harvey of Colgate led the coaching staff and put out the most irresistible and invincible machine that has ever graced the Tigers' gridiron. BIDDLE WINS HARD GAME. BIDDLE WIN HARD GAME. CHARLIETTE, N.C. -The fast football team of Biddle University met and defeated the State College team in Orangeburg, S.C. on November 24 by the score of 7-0. The game was a night battle. Biddle didn't come until the fourth quarter, when State circles him for thirty-five yards which brought the ball over State's S-yard line. P. Williams hit left tackle for four yard. With only one foot to go C. O. Hilton easily crossed for a touch-down, after which he successfully kicked goal. Biddle was rapidly approaching State's goal again when the final whistle blew. Biddle defeated Livingstone College 21 to 0 in the annual Thanksgiving battle played in Salisbury, N. C. For four years Biddle has been falling before the mighty Livingstone team and today Biddle is proud to know that she has produced a team that not only defeated Livingstone, but made the teams in North and South Carolina fall before her mighty gridiron machine. The season closed with Biddle's goal line uncrossed. This is a remarkable record. Biddle scored the touch-down when Womack, Biddle's left end took in his possession a blocked kick and ran thirty-five yards for a touch-down, throwing off many would-be tacklers Hilton failed to kick goal. The second touch-down came in the second half, after three minutes of playing. Biddle kicked off to Livingstone who fumbled on her 25-yard line. Biddle covered the ball. Francis and Blackwood ripped the line for fifteen yards. Francis was called to carry the ball again. The line was opened up and he rushed ten yards for a touch-down. Hilton kicked goal. Biddle scored a safety in the fourth quarter. Anderson missed a bad pass from the center, he attempted to bring it out and was tackled behind the goal line. Making a total of 15 to 0 immediately after the ball was put in play Biddle made another touch-down. End runs and several plunges brought Biddle within striking distance of the goal and Fullback Wood rushed the ball across for the third touch-down. Hilton sent the ball wild, missing the last goal kick. Livingstone executed a spectacular play in the first quarter. A beautiful forward pass was seen to rise from Anderson's hand and sail through the ozone for forty yards until it landed in the hands of Brown. Line-up Livingstine—Brown, r e. McCorkle, r t. House, r g.; Clemene, c; Douglas, l g. Meeks, l t. Greer, l e. Davis, r h b. Getter, f b Platt, l h b. Anderson q b Biddle-R A. Hilton r e; Sullivan, r t. Harris, r g; W Williams c. Ramsay, l g. Francis, l t. Womack, l e; C. O Hilton r h b. Blackwood f b; P. Williams, L h b; Fleming, q. b A. B. T. BENNETT IN TIE. GREENSBORO, N C.-A and T College and Bennett College football teams met on the A and T. gridiron Thanksgiving day. The game was called at 3 o'clock. This was about the most interesting game played this season. The game was called and for the first half neither team scored, although both succeeded in getting near their goals. The second half began with both teams thinking they would do better. But although both teams played well, neither could succeed in scoring. The game ended with a score of 0 to 0 --- Billiard fans in and around New York are to be given a novel treat at St Mark's hall, 18th street and Lenox avenue. Monday and Tuesday evenings January 8 and 9 at which time W 11 Wilms of New York, manager of the Colored Amateur Billiard Players Association of New York, will bring together the two best known colored billiard players in the United States—Minor Haney, champion of New York, who has spent a number of years in Buenos Aires, S. A., where he learned the game, and J W Summs of Chicago, known in the west as "Bam," and recognized as the western colored champion. The game will be of 1,000 points—500 the first night, and to finish the second night, for a purse of $200 and the gate recruits. Mr Willis, who is managing this affair, is well known, in business and social circles, and is well versed in managing and promoting both carom and pocket billiard tournaments and match games through twenty years' experience as room keeper and manager of the Colored Amateur Billiard Players' Association. To make this affair a popular social and financial success, special reserved scats will be provided. No smoking will be allowed for the convenience and comfort of the ladies who are expected to attend, especially on Tuesday evening, when there will be dancing after the game is over and the prizes have been awarded THEATRICAL JOTTINGS. The Quality Amusement Corporation, operating the Lafayette Theatre, with houses in Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, has disbanded the stock company in which Lawrence Chenault, Andrew Bishop Will Cooke Anita Busa, Carolita Freeman and Lizz Clough were some of the leading members. Some of these people will be retained, it is not, but others will take up other work. Miss Marie Young, lately of the Lafayette stock players, has formed a co- partnership with Misses Marie Snoop and Ollie Burgeme and opened the Monterey dining parlor at 2283 Seventh LAFAYETTE THEATRE FLITE AMUSEMENT WEEK BEGINNING QUALITY AMUSEMENT CORPORATION FRANK MOORE THE LAFAYETTE "BACK TO OLD HOUSE" Assisted by a Galazer BERT MURPHY FANNIE FLORENCE McCLAIN HOWARD (Those Engli A Big Lurlesque Show Song Numbers and a 40 - PEOPLE SUNDAY Continuous Big All Star Vau- ville and Photo Plays. THE LINCOLN 124th Street Off 6 — SIX ACTS OF BIG T AND FIRST RUN Also Lincoln Comedian PRICE - Afternoons, 10c and 1 THEATRE EUGENE ELM SEVENTH AVENUE TELEPHONE HOSPITEMENT CORPORATION WINNING MONDAY MENT CORPORATION, Ro PRESENTS K MONTGOL IN FAYETTE MUSICAL I TO THE D HOME T ed by a Galaxy of Stars, In FANNIE WISE McCLAIN DEWEY HOWARD & MASON Those English Chappies True Show with Tw ers and a Host of PEOPLE DAY All Star Vaude to Plays. TWO Matinee Evening INCOLN TH 138th Street, Off Laox Avenue S OF BIG TIME VAUD FIRST RUN PHOTO-P In Comedians in 30 Min oons, 10c and 15c. Evenings THE LINCOLN THEATRE 135th Street, Off Lapox Avenue 6 SIX ACTS OF BIG TIME VAUDEVILLE 6 AND FIRST RUN PHOTO-PLAYS Also Lincoln Comedians in 30 Minutes Skits. PRICE - Afternoons, 10c and 15c. Evenings, 15c and 25c. NEXT BIG GAME NEW YEARS NIGHT, MON HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON NIGHT, MONDAY, JANUARY NIVERSITY vs. "INCOR NEW YEARS NIGHT, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1917 HOWARD UNIVERSITY vs. "INCORPORATORS" MANHATTAN CASINO, 155th St & 8th Ave., N. Y WILL ANTHONY MADEM, Manager THE MARTIN-SMITH MUSIC SCHOOL ANNOUNCES THE LITTLE MERRY MAKERS CLUB of one hundred young people under the direction of Grace Giles, together with the Young People's Symphony of 40 members in a mammoth production "BETSY ROSS," an Historical Operetta of Colonial Times MANHATTAN CASINO, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15 Other distinctive features will include a Toy Symphony, Feature Songs and Dances, an original sketch by Helena Sheldon Johnson and William Hardenburgh. The performance will be followed by a dance. Music by Thompson and his band. Mr. Frank W Stewart, floor manager. ADMISSION, 50 CTS. CHILDREN, 25 CTS. BOXES, $2.00 Tickets on Sale at Martin-Smith Music School, 139 W. 136th Street Telephone, 8216 Audubon THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 avonce, which will specialize in Madison and Creole dishes. Clarence Logan, well known in the profession as advance man for some of the most successful Negro companies, died recently in Washington, D. C. Anita Bush has organized a stock company, some of the members being Luke Scott, Dink Steward and Little Jeff. It is reported that they are booked for several weeks in Philadelphia at the New Standard. Joseph H. Douglass of Washington, violinist, appeared recently in Boston in recital and is filling engagements at New Bedford and other New England points. Sidney Woodward of the Music School Settlement, New York, has sent a song arrangement to Manager Hamilton of the Columbia Glee Club, Boston, and that club will use the arrangement in one of their early concerts. The bill at the Colonial Theatre Baltimore, this week, is all-star vaudeville, including Reckels' Dancing Models, Hoyte & Stock, Tompkin's Musical Act Simms & Douglass and Green & Fleming. Boots and Simons & Simons are at the Star Theatre, Baltimore. The Virginia Reelers and Robinson & Carruth are at the New Lincoln Theatre, Baltimore. Fannie Wise and Ray & Taylor are at the New Regent Theatre, Baltimore. "Dearest, I ordered to be sent home today a most beautiful hat for only thirty dollars. It's a perfect love!" Your love your love will be returned."Puck EUGENE ELMORE, - Manager SEVENTH AVENUE AND 131st STREET TELPHONE 1611 MORNINGSIDE CORPORATION, Lessees MONDAY, DEC. 18 CORPORATION, Robt. Levy, Gen. Mgr. RENTS INTCOMERY N MUSICAL REVERE THE HOME TOWN" City of Stars, Including E WISE G. O. STAPMER DEWEY WINEGLASS & MASON (ish Chappies) with Twenty Tuneful Host of Pretty Girls. PLE - 40 TWO SHOWS DAILY PRICES: Matinee 2.15 10 and 15 Evening 8.15 15 and 25 N THEATRE Lenox Avenue TIME VAUDEVILLE - 6 PHOTO-PLAYS ins in 30 Minutes Skits. 16c. Evenings, 16c and 25c. DAY, JANUARY 1, 1917 vs. "INCORPORATORS" NEW Y --- FOILED. Balom M. E. Church. Last Sunday the Rev. F. A. Cullen called his pulpit at both services and preached two uplifting sermons. Several persons were added to the church. The Sunday School and men's Bible class were, largely attended. The school is preparing its Christmas music. The Lpworth League was, well attended and had an excellent program. The fair closed last Friday night. Next Thursday at 8:30 p.m. a great mass meeting will be held at Salem in opposition to high-rents. The Rev, Frank M. Hyder will be the principal speaker. There will be a public discussion of the subject. The public is invited to be present and take part in the discussion. Next Sunday afternoon a public meeting will be held in the interest of the Empire Friendly Shelter, Miss Grace Campbell presiding. Mrs. M. C. Lawton will be the principal speaker. The principal speaker at the Lyceum on Sunday was James H. Hubert, secretary of the Brooklyn branch of the Urban League. His subject was, "How to Be My Brother's Keeper?" Others on the program were A. R. Grant, Miss Clara Clark, Mrs. Z. Hirkens and Emmit Loodles. St. Paul Baptist Church St. Paul Baptist Church. The St. Paul Baptist Church, 362 West 35th street, the Rev H. Arthur Booker, pastor. The B. Y. P. U. Literary program on Wednesday night was by Mrs. J. Thomas, with the following persons taking part: Miss Mary Smith, Miss E. Taliaferro, Mrs. C. Moore, Miss L. F. Booker, Mrs. T. Elliott and Miss M. Byrd. The semi-annual election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. J. Thomas; vice-president, Mrs. J. Harris; secretary, Miss Marion Johnson; assistant secretary, Miss Estelle Taliaferro; treasurer, G. Harris; Thursday night the Rev J. A. Lewis; pastor Salem Baptist Church Flatiusus L., preached under the auspices of the Star of Bethlehem Club, Mrs. R. Hall, president. Friday night J. M. Ware and J. Lovelle had charge of prayer service. Sunday morning at 11 o'clock the pastor preached on "The Scepter of Israel." Mrs. Whitefield, field worker for the National Baptist Training School at Washington, presented her work. An offering was given her. The Sunday School convened at the usual hour, with Supt L. A. Lewis, and M. Harrison, assistant superintendent at their places. At 3:30 p. Rev. Jas. Levister of New Rooms, N. Y., preached on "The Base of Progressiveness," under the auspices of the Progressive Club, Sister G. Moore, president. At the evening service, W. H. A. Booker, the son of the pastor, preached his trial sermon for a license. Dr. J. A. Morgan, of Yonkers, was present and made a few remarks. First Emmanuel Church. For the past month the Emmanuel Church has been the scene of much activity. The Emmanuel. Congress which opened on Monday night, December 4, brought within its doors many travelers and visiting ministers. The addresses and sermons by the Rev. Wm. Holden of the Congregational Church, Pastor Bolden, the Rev. R. J. Brown, the Rev. M. B. Hudell and the Rev. B. W. Arnett were full of inspiration and hope. The music rendered by the different choirs were enjoyed by those present. The program rendered Thursdays day night was of unusual merit, and was as follows: Piano duet, Miss L. K. Walker and Alice Frasier; vocal solo, Miss' E. Rubie Mason; baritone solo, J. B. Brown; address, the Rev. Mr. Hudell, pastor Baptist Temple; vocal duet, Miss Therese Green, Mrs. Lula Barr; piano solo, Mrs. Medora Bolden; vocal solo, Mme. Lula Robinson Jones, Miss Leah K. Walker at the piano. Music was also rendered by the choir of the Baptist Temple. The Congress is being continued this week. Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Pastor Bolden spoke from St. John 1:42, "And he brought him to Jesus." At 2 p.m. Superintendent Hogans conducted the opening exercises of the Sunday School. The classes were largely attended and the collection very good. The scholars and teachers are making preparations for the Christmas tide. At 3:30 p. m. the Rev. C. H. Andrews of the Epworth M. E. Church preached from St. John 13:34-35, "Love ye one another."—The Christian's Badge. At 8 p. m. Pastor Bolden spoke to a full house from Revelation 1:1. At the conclusion of the sermon the different auxiliaries of the church made their reports for the first quarter of the church year. $119.91 was raised. Mrs. Catherine Prattis, president of the Literary Society presented $5.49 to the church, proceeds from the dinner served during the day. The choir rendered excellent music. Sunday, December 17, Holy Communion will be served at the morning and evening service. Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's M. E. church, will speak at 3:30 p. m. The annual States Bazaar will be the church from Wednesday, December 20. Friday December 22. Splendid pre-Governors—Wm. E. Townsend, W. Hinton and Wm. Hotens, presiding. Mrs. Ellen Anthony presented an excellent program at the meeting of the Literary Society at 4 p. m. Those who took part were young people of the Sunday. School. Miss Dorothy Smalsl was mistress of ceremonies: PATERSON, N. I. PATMOW, N. J.-Dr. Curtis; of Washington, D.C. has located in this city at 119 Broadway. Huggs Agency, Washington street, J. A. Huggs, ager, is conducting a real estate isness. Abbert J. Walker, am painter, is doing a flourishing business. The Royal Athletic Club was de- Thursday evening. Lord of the Thursdoy evening. St. Augustine Presbyterian Church Lourdes program was in charge of Louise Louise Collins. Miss Lizzie Gala, Melvin Hiney, Miss Scott, Miss Florence Hunter and others took part. The fair of St. Augustine closed on Monday evening and a goodly sum was raised. Services at the A. M. B. Zion Church were largely attended last Sunday. The Rev. C. C. Williams occupied the poli- pit at both services and delivered two soul stirring sermons. Morning subject, "Lyda"; evening, "Unbelief." At the close of the sermon three united with the church. More than two hundred communed at the evening service. The A. M. E. Zion Sunday School is making great, preparation for the Christmas season. A special Christmas exercise will be held Christmas Sunday at the evening service and the cantata and Christmas tree will take place December 28. The Rev. Moses A. Campbell, who has been on a southern trip visiting the conference, has returned home. While away, he visited the father of Rev. C. C. Williams at Tarborg, N. C. BALTIMORE, MD Baltimore. Md.—Mrs. Gertulet Christmas, and Simon Harrid were married at 1613 Druid Hill avenue Tuesday night. The Rev M. J. Naylor officiated. Mrs. Rose G. Sherwold of Brooklyn, N. Y., was matron of honor, and Oliver Christmas, son of the bride, best man. Miss Islander V. Thomas, daughter of the Rev I. L. Thomas, and Rev Julius C. Johnson, Jr., were the principals in a fashionable wedding at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Wednesday evening of last week. The bride's father is a widely known minister, having served as a field secretary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the M. P. Church. The father of the groom is national deputy grandmaster of the Odd Fellows. Mrs. Josephine Dashill died as the result of a fall at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. C. Henry Jenkins, 2009 Druid Hill avenue, Sunday night. She was born in this city 87 years ago. At an enthusiastic mass meeting at Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon, Baltimoreans were told of the purchase of a site for a $100,000 Y. M. C. A. John Lecato is able to be out after a brief illness. John H. Murphy, publisher of the Afro-American, is confined to his home, 1320 Druid Hill avenue, by a severe cold. SCRANTON. PA. SCRANTON, Pa.—Success is still crowning the efforts of the evangelist, the Rev. S. L. Howard. As the result of the two forceful sermons last Sunday and personal work on the part of the Christians, five renounced the world and gave their lives in the service of the Master. Sensitivity combined with a severe attack of uraemia caused the death early last evening of perhaps the oldest resident of Chambersburg, Va., in the person of Joseph Rihard Winters, who succumbed to his illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Baltimore, in London street. By his death a familiar character in Chambersburg history is removed, for "Indian Di.k." as he was called because of his claims that he was of Indian parentage, was engaged in a multitude of enterprises during his long life and performed many acts which helped make Franklin county history. Mr. Winters' actual age is unknown he claimed at the time of his death to be 104 years old, while his children do not think he was that old. He came to Chambersburg, as the now county seat was then known, on November 14, 1830. He was born in Leesburg, Va., when it is difficult to tell, and although born in a slave state, he was never a slave. From the time he entered Chambersburg he was active in various undertakings. Prior to 1851 a certified statement of A. F. Smith, then superintendent of the Cumberland Valley Railroad, shows that for some time he was employed by the railroad and was always an "honest" and faithful toilet. He was also for a while previous to the year 1851 in the employ of J. D. Grier, a recommendation from whom he had preserved. Mr. Winters was the inventor of a hook and ladder fire apparatus, for the production of which he founded the Winters Fire Apparatus Company in 1881. He held 200 shares of stock in this company, of which F. B. Reed was president. The certicate showing that he owned 200 shares of stock in the company and a picture of his fire apparatus in use on Hotel Montgomery are among the many documents left by him. Although he never received any education in any schools, he was regarded as a fluent writer and during his later years his pen was almost constantly busy. A majority of his writings are in rhyme and his verses embrace many subjects. In one of his more lengthy poems he describes Chambersburg in detail, giving the location of stores, buildings, etc., taking the streets in order. Mr. Winters was a member of Home Presbyterian Church. He leaves behind no brothers or sisters. Being the last of his family, but still survived by four children: Mrs. Mary Read, of Scranton; Mrs. Lana Rhodes, of Washington; William Winters, of Washington; D. C., and Mrs. Maggie Baltimore, with whom he made his home. Only one 'grandchild. John Stumbaugh, of Chambersburg, survives. SHARON-FARRELL, PA SILHONA-FARRSELL, Pa. — Mrs. Ereedlove is a visitor at the home of Mrs. A. H. Thompson last Thursday. James Lankin left last Wednesday for Cleveland, O., where he has accepted a position with the Dodge Bros. Auto Company. Joseph Jackson, doubled at the American Sheet and Tin Company, was badly cut in his right leg. Thos. Moore, heater in the A. S. & T. P. Co., is now floating, giving attention to his valuable sand bank. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hodge, Washington street, gave a birthday path to their niece. Miss Bessie Grant, on Saturday evening. Those present were Grace Brown, Grace Hill, A. Grant, Margarette Brown, the Misses McEntrees, Amelia McKinnow and Lampkin, Edward Hodge and Thos. Dillard attended the district banquet of L. A. M at Erie Pa. last Mond. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richa Unlla Burgess and Elizabeth Uniontown. Pa., dined at the former's home last Thursday at 6 o'clock. Mrs. John Ramsey and Miss Bessie Scott were in the party. Mrs. M. P. Shefall left Sunday after An Admirable Christmas Glft moon for Atlantic City, where she will be the Yuletide of of Dr. Brassaw. Mrs Sheftall will return about the first of the year to accept a position with the Bargain Realty Co. of Sharon. The Water-Hole Gun Club of Sharon-Farrell is composed of, Wm. Cuff, H. S. Skinner, Alfred Fitch, J. Ranshaw, Victor Smith. Mrs. Hattie Jones has assumed the management of the Bledsoe News Depot at 512 Idaho street. All persons wishing to enter the campaign of The Ace for ten thousand subscribers will kindly call at the office and leave their money name and address and The Ace will be sent by mail every week in the year. RALEIGH, N. C. (The New York Age News Bureau, 15 East, Harcourt, St.) Raleigh; N. C.—The Y. W. C. U. Club of the First Baptist Church are holding a fair in the Sunday school room. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night, this week. Booths of every description are in evidence and the members and friends of this church are having a very pleasant time. The Emancipation Association held a meeting last Tuesday night and elected the Rev. James K. Satterwhite president; L. M. Cheeks, secretary, and C. H. Lightner, treasurer. The Rev. W. R. Gullins, pastor of St. Joseph A. M. E. Church, Durham, was chosen to deliver an oration: Miss Anne Thomas, to read a poem; Dewey Leak to read the emancipation proclamation; Prof. C. N. Hunter to read resolutions. Frank Twitty is recovering from ill An Adm If You not in subscri York ful gift You w week-w happy copy e THE 247 ness which forced him to remain indoors nearly two weeks. Dr. J. O. Plummer was able to be out on the Saturday after being confined to his home by liness for more than three weeks. Mrs. Morris Watta, on South Person street, is recovering from a sprained knee which kept her indoors for several days. Lam Rogers, head writer at the Year- borough Hotel, is gradually recovering from a short spell of illness. A large delegation of Masons left the city for Washington, N. C., to be present at the Grand Lodge of Masons which convened in that city December 12. Crow, cashier at the Commercial National Bank in this year, informed your correspondent that he signed today and mailed out checks to colored people in this city and vicinity amounting to more than $20,000 as a result of their Christmas savings during this year. He further said: "Colored people are fast learning how to save money; they are great factors in our Christmas saving club. They stave card and make sacrifice to up their debt." And it's not to result in the area, we'll Christmas comes, to enjoy the money they have saved for us week throughout the year! In small amounts. Many of them preacquiring home with the money they save in this way. The system of saving has worked well with the colored people, and they take it to readily limit the costs. "Christmas is to sign checks for them amounting to twice what they have saved this year." Prof G H. More, state inspector of Nerro G rural schools, reports that bus drivers the province provide a most deplorable condition. Salaries paid to teachers range from $15 to $22 per month. Prof More, state inspector of on the plight in which our children are situated in so far as facilities go toward giving them a chance to become educated in the rural schools of the countryside. In other areas, What are we to do about it? STAINTON, VA. STAUNTON, Va.—Miss Estella Swann is ill at this writing. Mrs. Chavies, of Waynescore, was in our city Sunday, the guest of Mrs. Pamace. Clarence Brown, who has been spending some time in Oklahoma, is home visiting his parent, James Brown, who has been sick. Samuel Moore, Staunton's colored plumber, has contracted for a large job in Waynesboro. Henry Johnson is home from Hot Springs, Va. Mr. Len Jones is visiting his family. He is now assisting Captain Bellman at the Springs. Tire your news at the Regal Drug Store. Staunton, Va.—Calvin Wilson, Garfield Dunnings, Dr. J. L. Marthin and Will Anderson were in Washington Thanksgiving to see the Hampton-Howard game. Garfield Dunnings was the guest of Judge Terrell while there. A. L. Biltup's mother from Roanoke is visiting him. Baptising was held at Mr. Zlow last Sunday. About fourteen went under the water. Jameso, a local huntsman, has made quite a record this season killing rabbits and ducks. Dr. S. M. Chavis, of Waynesboro, motored up from Waynesboro Sunday and spent a few hours. Send all items you wish published in The Age to the Regal Drug Store not later than Sunday. HOT SPRINGS, VA Hor Springs, Va.-Miss. Gladys Ingalls called the colored people of Hot Springs together Tuesday evening, December 5, to organize them into a league to work for the betterment of conditions among the poor of the neighborhood. They effected an organization to be known as the Helping Hand Association. Miss Louise White was elected chairman; Miss Francis Toliver, secretary; the executive board consists of Chas Hutchinson, president; Mrs. C. B. Callahan, secretary, and C. L. Starks, treasurer Miss Mary Johnson, who owns a mansion on Seven Hills, Germantown, Warm Springs, Va., was present and made a very lengthy and interesting address, picturing the work to be pursued by the two leagues, the Willing Workers and the Helping Hand, and outlining the good that can be accom- Durable Christmas You are planning to Christmas present include in your description to "The Age." A more it could not be value "The Age, why not make a by letting him each week. NEW YORK West 46th St --- plished by the hearty co-operation of the two. Miss Johnson spoke very touchingly of the united efforts that are in course of operation throughout the United States between white and colored for the common good of the poor, and urged that the colored people o f Hot Springs take an active part in helping to relieve the existing conditions in so far as caring for their homes, keeping their children clean and tidy, seeing to it that they are properly clothing and sent to school and taught to care for themselves and be of service to their parents, when they have reached maturity, the real meaning of which is a general cleaning of any and all things that tend to in any way impair the health and clean living of the community. A large audience greeted the speakers and expressed appreciation for the interest manifested by Miss Ingalls and her associates, Miss Mary Johnson and for Morris, who also made a few remarks. This newly organized body has already in the treasury $100 to start with, which will be turned over by Miss Ingalls to the treasurer, C. L. Starks. The season at Hot Springs has about come to a close. No better evidence 14 be given than a glance at the masters' fortures at week. Among them Mrs. Royall, who returned to work after spending a pleasant week with her mother, Mrs. Malinda Nelson. Mrs. Royall was accompanied by Miss Bonnie and Leslie Beale, who will be her guests for the winter. Miss Mabel Smith, of Staunton, Va., and Miss Alberta Thompson, of Jersey City, N. J., have returned to their homes. Those who are on vacation include Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Proctor, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curry, Miss Carrie Moles, Mrs. Sarah Wilson, Joe Hill, Geo. Taylor, F. M. Pierce and many others. N. F. Berry spent a week of much needed rest in Lynchburg with his family. He is back apparently feeling greatly benefited. Rev, John Thomas, of Glasco, Va., spent a few days visiting his niece, Miss Clara Smith. Miss Dora Pinder, of Baltimore, Md. and Robt. Lee were among the late departures from Hot Springs. PORTSMOUTH. N. H. Portsmouth, N. H.—Mrs. C. H. Smith, who has been sojourning in this city for the past six months, left Friday, December 8. for her home in Washington, D. C. Mrs. F. C. Hopkins, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Williams in Atticaon street, left Saturday, December 8. for her home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Haywood Burton M. contributed to her home in Selborne avenue on account of illness. Mrs. and Mrs. George M. King, Manning street, are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter born Wednesday, December 6. Ernest R. Lee, Daniel street, was on a business trip to Boston last week. Mrs. Robert Allen, Mrs. H. T. Adams, Mrs. Mary Harris and C. J. Gilbert attigued the Billy-Sunday revival meetings in Boston Tuesday, December 5. George H. Straugha, Bow street, was a visitor to Dover last week FLORENCE. S. C. FLORENCE, S. C.-Mrs. Sallie Mac Watson of Ridge Springs, S. C., having spent Thanksgiving at Sumter, S. C., at Morris College returned to her school at Dillon, S. C., Sunday. At the annual meeting of the Emancipation Day Association Tuesday at Trinity Baptist Church, they elected Dr. T. T. Gallant assistant secretary and E. B. Webster, secretary. Aaron Brown, of Pensacola, Fla., general secretary of Varkick Christian Endeavor League of the A. M. E. Zion Church passed through the city recently returning from annual conference meetings at Charlotte, Goldsboro and Wellington, N. C. The Rev: J. S. Reeves of Oklahoma, mas Glft to make events why list a New help- made. "each friend have a AGE reet has been transferred from the Lake City charge to Lexington, S. C. He, with his wife, passed through the city recently en route to his new field. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Alfred with their two children, Ethel and Eula, visited our city recently and subscribed for The Ack. Jas. Frank of Efingham, S. C., visited our city recently and subscribed to The Ack. FLORENCE, S. C.—Miss S. Mac Watson of Ridge Spring, S. C., passed through the city recently from her school at Dillon, S. C., en route to spend Thanksgiving at Suntcher, S. C. The Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Reeves of little Rock, S. C., passed through the city recently en route to Sumter, S. C. to witness the dedication of McGowan building at Morrison College. J. C. Lester and A. P. Bowman, contractors, have begun work on the new brick building for the girls' dormitory in Maysville Industrial School, Mayesville, Va., to cost $5,000. E. L. Goode, representing the Southeastern Christian Recorder of New Orans, la., visited the M. E. annual conference here recently. J. H. Goode, general manager of the South Carolina Mutual Insurance Co., passed through the city recently, returning to Columbia, S. C. Dr. C. C. Jacobs of Sumter, S. C. General Seminary School and superintendent of the M. E. Church, visited the M. E. conference here recently. The Rev. I. E. Lowery has been sent by the M. E. conference from Bennettville to Beaufort, S. C. Mrs. E. L. Nix of Columbia, S. C., passed through the city recently en route to Darlington, S. C., where her husband is employed by the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co. Mrs. T. Gallant of East Florence spent Thanksgiving with relatives and friends at Georgetown; S. C. The Rev. W. B. Roman of the Marion charge has been sent to Seneca by the annual M. E. conference. Dr. R. R. Wright of the Christian Recorder of Philadelphia, Pa., passed through the city recently en route to Lausen, S.C. The Rev. H. H. Moore of Anderson, S.C. has been invited to preach at Maternalia Baptist Church at Darlington, S.C. with the idea of a call to the pastorate. The Rev. Ienee L. Central Baptist Church at Charleston, S.C., visited his family at their home at Dariwille recently. Dr. L. Champion is suffering with a broken foot, caused while at the H.C. L. Co. shows recently. Mr. Jutta Steenhenson son, Thanksgiving with friends and relatives at $5.25 This New Popular Priced Talking Machine Nothing Like it in the World. This phonograph produces a clear and natural tone, the same as a $58 taking machine. Hardwood mahogany finished cabinet with double spring motor. Beautiful in appearance. Won lerful in tone. Why buy on expensive machine when you can get the same enjoyment out of this wonderful Phonograph at our remarkably low price? A delight and joy for the home. An ideal gift for Christmas, or any other occasion. Your money promptly refunded if machine is not as represented. W. S. Singleton, principal of the city graded school, spent Thanksgiving in Columbia, S. C., returning Sunday via Cheraw, S. C. Robert Bowler returned home recently from Sunter, S. C., with his bride, formerly Miss Lillian Dyson. The Rev. U. S. Willie of the Savannah N. D. A. Church, passed through the city recently, en route to Washington, D. C., for pastoral work. Mrs. E. J. Carr left the city for home at Charleston, S. C., recently. Among those visiting the M. E. conference on Friday, November 24, were Mrs. Julia Stephenson, the Rev. C. C. Jacobs and E. B. Webster. GEORGETOWN. S. C. GEORGETOWN, S. C. — "City on the Samptu," a sphincter formerly applied to this progressive seaport town, has now given place to one more in keeping with the modern spirit of the place—"the City of Water Ways and Progressive Ways." In addition to the several daily trains in and out of the city, the transportation facilities of this busy marrt are further aided by the Clyde, the Baltimore and A. C. L. corporation steamship lines, connecting this port with New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Baltimore and other points north. Thanksgiving was observed here in a manner which shows a growth in the spirit of brotherly kindness. The children of the Howard school brought on Wednesday scores of packages as gifts to the poor of the city. These packages were turned over to, Mesdames Anderson, Atkinson, Rice and Fraser, who, as members of the King's Daughers, kindly distributed these expressions to such persons as were found to be in need of them. Principal J. B. Beck of the Howard School was in attendance upon the Conference on Education held at the National Training School at Durham, N.C., November 21 to 24. The social event of the season was the Thanksgiving entertainment given by the Literary and Social Club, of which R. J. Jackson is president. The entertainment was given at the manse of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown, and was a most brilliant affair. Persepichore and Epicurus were not wanting for ardent devotees on this occasion. The Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School teachers' meeting on last Wednesday evening was marked by a spirit of work. Superintendent G. W. Howard, who is ever on the alert for the welfare of his large school, put forward some very helpful and progressive plans for the coming year's work. At the close of the meeting the teachers were agreeably surprised by Dr. J. H. Chestnut, the able pastor of Bethel, with an enjoyable repast. The conferences have about all finished their work, and Georgetown is favored with an able enterprise of divines. Dr. Georgetown is returned to Bethel; St. Stephen has been placed in charge of Dr. B. A. Bianchi, of Charleston; Dr. W. P. Carolina, fro the North East Conference, goes to Parkersville, while Wesley M. F. Church is placed in charge of Dr. Daniel C. Curry. Mrs. Gertrude Gallant, the wife of Dr. T. B. Gallant, of Florence, is spending a few days in our city, the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ellen Young. WARREN, ARK WARREN, Ark.—All concerned in the neighboring States, cities and towns are beginning to realize more and more what Walters Institute means to: Arkansas. Some friends have been slumbering, but they are being awakened. The many friends are preparing themselves for future duties by sending their sons and daughters to Walters Institute, where they can be developed both mentally and spiritually. The quarters for boarding students have been over filled and the management once thought it impossible to accommodate any others, but Principal Eichelberger found other quarters for boarders. The management has issued a statement asking that all who expect to enter write immediately, for the school is almost full again and they would like to accommodate as many as possible. Last week the international secretary of the Y. M. C. A. the Row M. W. Johnson, spent a day as a guest of the institution. He held two special conferences with the young men during the day. At 6 o'clock he delivered a message to the entire student body, after which the student Y. M. C. A. entertained him, inviting the members of the Darlington, S. C. a clear and natural tone, the same as a $55.00 hogany finished cabinet with double spring. Wonful in tone. When you can get the same enjoyment out at our remarkably low price? An ideal gift for Christmas, or any other indeed if machine is not as represented. ONOGRAPH COMPANY Dept. 630 New York City the city wing in day via recently de, for- Savannah the nington, ington, faculty. Many members of the Y. M. C. A. and members of the faculty gave expressions. The final remarks were made by the guest of honor. A great convention was held in the city at the Third Baptist Church last week. The principal threw-wide the doors of the institution to them and served a special luncheon for them. The body was represented by a committee of six, including the moderator, Dr. W. W. Booker. The intermediate grades, of which Miss Nell D. Williams is teacher, rendered a very nice program in the chapel. This department has purchased beautiful sash curtains and extension poles for the chapel windows. Miss Lucy Smith, teacher of primary department, spent a Sabbath in Monticello in the interest of the institution. The annual rally is held on Thanksgiving Day. The conference of the A.M. E. Zion Church will be in session here at that time. Rt. Rev. L. W. Kyle will preside. YAZOO CITY. MISS YAZOO CITY, Miss.—Sebe Edwards, a regular reader of The Age, is again at home, having returned from the country where he has had much building to do. Mr. Edwards is one of the largest contractors in the south. Dr. Benj. Dilworth, one of the leading dentists, is certainly doing a large practice and it shows that if you are competent that you can make good. No dentist in the city has a larger practice. He has purchased a fine mobile. Mrs. Gertrude Moletta Johnson, Pacific, Cali., visiting her great mother and friend. She will leave a few days for Vicksburg, where she will spend Christmas, and then return to her home in California. Willard A. Cline, Jr., insurance agent of the Mississippi Benefit Insurance Co., located on Commercial street has one of the finest offices in the state. Mr. Cline has a business second to none. His courtesy and politeness have was a great trade for hip. Henry Jordan of Lexington, MIsa, was a welcome visitor to our city. He looks some fine and has charge of the largest meat market in his city, the proprietor being a white man of much wealth. Jordan is sole manager and handles all the money. Garnet Armstrong has moved his pool room to new quarters in Commercial street. The State Association of Letter Carriers will meet in Yazoo City next session and a big time is promised as the carrier are busy now preparing for it. The Ladies' Auxiliary, a branch of the associatioi will meet at the same time. All the carrier's wives, daughters, mothers, sisters and sweethearts will be here. To the great relief of the neighbors, the snobbish and unpopular Jones family were moving. While the furniture was being brought out some difficulty was experienced in removing a planforte from an upper room, and someone proposed getting it through a large window and sliding it down. Then came a suggestion from the Jones's next-door neighbor, who had long fostered the deepest enmity toward them, though until now she had attempted to conceal it. "No," she said acidly, all her pent-up bitterness at just showing itself in her tone. "Let it come out as it went in—on the installation system!"—Christian Register. For Sale! 8 Furnished rooms; also Restaurant at 3 Clinton street. Just as it is opened for business; can be bought for a reasonable price. Call at the above address or 156 Main street, Pougiskeepsie, N. Y. FOR SALE! Two-family House, and two extra lots, 60 feet by 106, 839 Legan street, between Bolmont and Butter avenue, East New York. Two sets of improv- ments. Furnace boat. Larger port of price can remain on mortgage. Larger burn in-roar to hold over 500 chickens. B. J. Hawkes, 195 Bowery, N. Y. Doob4-4t in the nearest new fireproof apartments throughout; elegant entrance; 2 A. N. all improvements; ranches; hot water open plumbing. Rents $9 to $16. UNITOR, 214-16 East 127th Street, 300 New York City CUTTING Doc. 14 Dod14-14 NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Bob Pamie Taylor of Newburgh, N. M. was in the city several days last week. Bob D. Herbert Anderson has re- served to Chicago after ten days in the Navy. Wesley Grant spent Thanksgiving his uncle, Henry Trent, Red Mason, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson of Philadelphia, N. Y., motored is New York last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Groeman of Philadelphia same over for the St. Mark's fire on December 1. Mr. and Mrs. W. Price were guests on Sunday of Mrs. Amelia C. Chase West 34 street. J. Brownall Rogers delivered as illuminated hecture on health before the N. M. G. A. in Chicago. J. O. Peters was a guest at dinner recently of Miss Estella A. Lee, 10 Milphee street, Boston. Mrs. Mary Reebey has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Amelia A. Lee, 14 Cleveland avenue, Rhona, N. Y. Miss Bertha and Serena Wawry and Mrs. Fields of Douglason, N. W. were in the city last week. Goldie Mason of Red Bank, N. W., learned Thanksgiving day with her mother, Mrs. George Marshall. Mrs. M. E Balloy was called to Autumn Ga. on account of the death of the sister, Mrs. Roan Fishburn. The Rev. R. C. Ransom was a guest in Mr. Louis of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. In- gram, 18 North Compton street. Miss M. G. Brown of 426 South 16th west, Philadelphia, spent the week- end, New York with friends. Mr. ACD Mr. George A. Sush, bush officer at 25 West 132nd street. Miss Beikas is connected with the Bertha Smith School, situated at 138 West 130th street, where she will invest in voice training. Mr. R. Williamston was the master for a week of her brother, S. H. Ward. 1818 Drudg Mill avenue, Baltimore. Mr. James Bonnie and Leslie Beale in the Springs, Va. are visiting Mrs. Rachel and will remain for the winter. Miss Madd Lambert and Ralph Brown of Plainfield, N. J. spent Sunday in the city as guests of Miss Lambert's winter. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith have returned from Baltimore, where they were called to attend the funeral of their uncle. Mrs. Pinkie Witsen and daughter Vicka, after two years in New York, have returned to their former home, Newwick, Ga. Mr. Borel Graham and Mrs. Etta Worsley were called to Washington beaver. Sarah Graham, 1808 Kingman, northwest. Miss Rachel Alexander was a dinner host on Thanksgiving day of Mrs. Minnocke Moore, 502 East Thirty-fourth place, Chicago. Miss Frances Wiltors-Wilson was a guest of dinner of Mrs. Almora Porse, New York City, thirteenth street, Washington. W. M. Wiltors has returned to his home of Savannah, Ga., and is the guest of his brother, H. S. Simmons, 500 East Gordon street. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Briscoe and daughter, Glennona, of Baltimore, Md., are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. S. Good, 500 West 55th street. Miss Mannie Hatchett of 925 South 10th street, Philadelphia, was entertained by dinner by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Good, 500 West 55th street. W. M. Bentley took dinner on Thanksgiving day at the Elizabethan, Boston, with Miss Madeline Coleman, of Tupelo, Kans., as his guest. Mrs. Miner Probabse apont the weekend with her aunt, Mrs. Dehart, West 13d street, Plainfield, N. J., and with her father in Scotia Plains, N. J. Mrs. Pearl L. Robinson of Savannah, Ms., who has been for two months the guest of Miss Maggie Mitchell, 30 West 139th street, has returned to her home. W. H. Roemer of Savannah, Ga., after a business trip to Atlanta, Ga., will join his wife in New York. Mrs. Roemer will visit Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Pallackback, 109 Douglas street, Jackson, L. L. Hugene Kinokle Jones, executive secretary and T. Aarid Hill, organist, will visit the National University. Joe were in Detroit Sunday, guest of Former W. Washington of the League's Detroit office. Miss Irane Defrons, 61 West 99th street, entertained on Thanksgiving day at Miner Misa Prynle, Miss Oiva Pairel, Miss Bonzula Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Manor, Ralph Benjamin and Manuel Simmons. John T. Clark, secretary of the housing and employment departments of the National Urbans League, spent his vocation Loving Lost Loving Loving Loving and editor. Reports from that city are to the effect that Mr. Clark once during most of his visit. Mrs. A. I. Harper of Mt. Vernon, Mr. T. paid a flying business trip to Washington, N. J. last week. Through the office of the Bureau of Burglar Affairs and Ph.Dolphins. While in Burglaries was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. Todd, 844 Bollingbrook DO YOUR XMAS SHOPPING EARLY AT NICK'S TOGGERY SHOP 72 West 135th St., Cor. Lenox Ave. A beautiful array of useful presents, shirts, collars, neckwear, lounging robes, mufflers, full dress outfits, infact everything a man wears. Ladies' hosiery and kerchiefs. BROADWAY QUALITY AT MARLEM PRICES. COLORED CAPITAL AND HELP. NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER STORE. BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS! The following would be splendid CHRISTMAS TOKENS to your friends: Builder of a Civilization. $2.00 By Emmett J. Scott Postage by mail extra. By express C. O. D. In fact everything written by the Negro can be found at YOUNG'S BOOK EXCHANGE Phone 8180 Morning. 135 West 135th Street The Ministers' Meeting. The Rev. Dr. Bolden of New York City, will be the speaker at the Ministers' Meeting at December 18th. Bishop Lee of the A. M. E. Zion Church, the former president, will be present. Dougald has been appointed placem secretary and has desk space at league office. Y. M. C. A. Notes. The committee of management of the colored men's branch is making every effort possible to close the year free of indebtedness. To this end, they are urging the members to see their friends and are calling upon the old members to renew their membership, in order that the total membership may reach 250 by the end of the year. At the same time, they are soliciting funds for current expenses and a deficit on current work existing as an accumulation of past obligations that have not been paid. They are clearing off before the end of the current year. Up to the present, the committee has every reason to feel encouraged for what has been accomplished and are hoping that friends will rally to their support. The employment department at 53rd street has a large number of men each month in positions of of responsibility and helpfulness. The 'dormitories are being renovated, and accommodations for eight additional men are being provided. With the assistance of soap and water together with paint, the rooms will be cleaned. The Women's Auxiliary is co-operating in this particular by securing ample linen and draperies for same. Urban League Notes On Wednesday, December 6, the 6th annual meeting of the National Urban League was held at the headquarters of the legue, 2303 Seventh avenue. The following persons were re-elected to the executive board for a term of three years: Dr. Felix Adler, William H. Baldwin, dr. Paul D. Cravath, John T. Emelen, Mrs. E. B. Leaf, Victor H. McCutechon, William G. Cillard, Fred R. McCutechon, William G. Cillard, Mr. Booker T. Washington and Mrs. Henry L. Schmeltz were elected to fill vacancies on the board for terms expiring 1917 and 1918 respectively. Following the meeting of the league the executive committee met and elected the following officers and committees: L. Hollingsworth Wood, president; Kelly Mille, vice-president; John T. Emlen, vice-president; R. R. Moton, vice-president; William H. Baldwin, vice-president; A. J. Assell, treasurer; Victor H. McCuteon, assistant treasurer. Finance committee—A. S. Frissell, Fred R. Moore, George W. Seligman; Miss Ella Sachs; Victor H. McCuteon, L. Hollingsworth Wood. Membership committee—William H. Baldwin, 3rd, Mai. R. Moton, Mrs. W. F. Trotman; John T. Emlen, E. P. Roberts, Mrs Elizabeth Walton, Dr. George W. Arnold Hill, recently appointed national organizer is in Chicago aiding the local Chicago movement. The league co-operates with the Manhattan Trade School in the placing of colored girl graduates in factories and shops to which colored girls have not hitherto had access. Mrs. G. E. Mc- THE UNIQUE SHOP. 227 W. 143D ST. N. Y. Announces a Special Holiday offer of 14 select Christmas, New Year, Birthday and View Post Card by mail, for 10 o仑, coin or stamps, Orders for Crayon Enlargements, Phonographs, etc., also filled. HERBERT I. THOMAS, PROP. TEL. MORN. 2090. ESTAB. 1908. MRS. G. B. NEEDLES Practical Furrier Remodelling, Repairing and Blending 18 YEARB EXPERIENCE Late with a Broadway House 2297 7TH AVE. NEW YORK Bet. 19th and 18th Streets 135 West 135th Street Dougald has been appointed placement secretary and has desk space at the league office. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES RUSH MEMORIAL Last Sunday evening Dr. Crooke spoke from Matthew 6.33 Next Sunday there will be an old-fashioned harvest festival given by the choir, under Prof. Marshall, is preparing special music for Yuletide will be held Christmas day at 11 p.m. Union Baptist Church The Union Baptist Church, 204-6 West $2d street, the Rev. G. H. Slims, pastor, Dr. Tyler, pastor of the Mt. Alry December 5 for ten nights. He preached every night during the week and December 6 for ten nights. He preached every night during the week and December 6 for ten nights. He preached Sunday school convened. Mrs. Julia Harrison, one of the superintendents, had charge. Superintendent Johnson's wife had charge. Superintendent two months before the B. T. P. U. P. at the arm and held the election of officers. W H Lloyd succeeded Thaddeus Brown as president evening service Dr. Tyler preached. St. Mark's M. E. Church On Sunday morning, December 10, Col. A. M. Damon of the Salyvant Army brigade was sent to the town to reassure a rambunctus was administered by Dr. W. H. Brooks to four hundred and sixty-eight communicants. During the day five persons were baptized in the received place on the fellowship. Owing to the audual, fair there was no meeting of the lycum on Thursday, and the service was held under the auspices of Mrs. Mayfield, chaplaim. The service was in charge of Silney good food and drink. The service service was plangit. Mrs. Stella Hawkins s Mother Zion Church At 3:20 p.m. a. Communion, at which time Hov. Dr. A. A. Crook, of the Rush Memorial Church, preached: music by the Rush choir. It was pastor's salary day, and ever leader was a good deity of the following persons joined the church. Little Blackett, William Carrington, George W. Dillard, Pearl Golines, Ella W. Harris, Effie Lee and Preston Woodson. The Sunday afternoon, December 14, the monthly meeting of the A.M. E. Zion Ministers' Union will be held. A paper will be read by Dr. A. B. Reed. Friday evening, December 15, a prayer and prayer service was shattered sermon by R.J. George I. Dixon. The pastor will preach next Sunday evening to the Grand United Order of Good Sumaritans Mrs. J. W. Brown attended the T W. G. C. Convention which conferred Richmond, Va. last week. Bills will send a few days in Washington. D. C., and Alexandria, Va. Next Monday Dr. Brown, H. D. Fonderson, president of the trust-based board of A. A. A. Roe Secretary, the board will go to Philadelphia to attend the reception given to Bishop J. S. Caldwell. Dinner will be served at the church on Thursday by the stewart-son board. Mrs. Mead, president, from the 10th of March, was a good deity of the following persons joined the church on Friday. The 3rd Club by the Young Women's Guild Miss Fenderson, president. 8t. James Presbyterian Church. The first skirmish in the regimental rally was staged last Sunday when the first effort was put forth to raise $10,000 as a Manse fund. When the smoke had cleared away the trustees found that $1,175 had been raised. This more than justifies the trustees of St. James in this bold business venture and assures them of the sincere and loyal support of the entire church and the wind wheel of Friends who worship St. James. The trustees took over the property, 1206 West 137th street, on December 12. One man joined the church at the close of the sermon last Sunday night, IF U DON'T C —CONBULT— DR. KAPLAN THE EYESIGHT SPECIALIST RELIABILITY AND REASONABLE EYES EXAMINED FREE 531 LENOX AVE. OPPOSITE HARLEM HOSPITAL HELP WANTED. Webb Draper Agency 133 West 30th Street wishes to announce the reopening at the above address. Good situations for reliable colored servants, male and female under direct supervision of MRB. CORNELLA A. CHRISTIANI pale agents not responsible for any outside qualified representatives. Tel. 1147 Mad. Square. HELP WANTED—FEMALE HAIR DRESSER WANTED. WANTED—A first class Hair Dresser and a second class barber shop conducted by a lady. Write or phone—12048-J. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Address Mrs. M. Fatterson, 468 Main street. STENOORAPHER WANTED. A first-class Stenographer can secure a splendid position at once, in an institution to teach Shorthand, Typewriting and the English language. The person must be of pleasing personality and most exemplary in conduct. Address this office. Dec.7-12. and two were received by the session at the Wednesday night prayer meeting. The session has received two hundred new members into the church during the last fourteen months. The following captains and lieutenants are now at work on the $2,000 regimental rally on the second Sunday in March. Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Hyder, regiment No. 13. A. M. Robinson ar. Mrs. J. M. Wilson, ar. Mrs. Simmons and J. Gwynnby no. Mrs. D. W. Harvey and Sawyer, No. 4; Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. E. Andrew Wise, No. 5; W. M. Brown and Carter, No. 6; Mrs. Jennet Lee and Mrs. C. 11. Jackson, No. 7; Dr. John Hillery and Major Richard Wendell, No. 8; Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Barnsley, No. 9; Mrs. Scott, No. 10; Louis Poorer and Mrs. Louis Porter, No. 11; Mrs. Jas. Drake and Mrs. Thompson, No. 12; Scotia Seminary Chapter, Mrs. Carrie Jones and Mrs. Pearl Judah; Mrs. Miss Rosa Harper and Miss. Savvagn Foster, No. 15; Mrs. M. E. Young and Mr. John Young, No. 16; Mrs. King, No. 17; Miss L. K. Walker and Mrs. Alice Brown, No. 18; Mrs. Nannie Haskins and J. M. Green, No. 19; Miss Edith Hume and Miss Bronson, No. 20; Miss Oottaway Fields and Mrs. White, No. 21; Mrs. R. C. Brown and Mrs. Pearl Brooks, No. 23; Miss Louise Boroughs and as. Gerlman, No. 24; Mrs. Gerlman, No. 25; Miss Dorothy Champs and Mrs. Sophia Barry, No. 26. Dr. Hyder will speak at the Salem Lyceum next Thursday night on "High House Rent" in Harlem." Mrs. John Brown of Rahway will be the guest of relatives through the holidays. John Dodson, nephew of N. B. Dodson, has returned from Connaught, where he was employed on the tobacco farm. Mr. Dodson reports having a profitable season. DIVORCE GRANTED. Mrs. F. Dodson, one of the 83 Bergen street, Brooklyn, was granted absolute divorce from Herbert E. Simpson, on the grounds of obscurity and failure to provide for her children. Denni Vadnah, November 22, 1915, through Attorney O. J. Smith. DIED. MRS S. A. SMALL, formerly of New York died on November 5, 1915. At Atlantic City She was the mother of Mrs J. K. Winthrop of Newport, R. I., and her graves of Atlantic City, N.J. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 7. NOTICE. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I. Rev. Richard Manuel Bolden, Founder and Chief Pastor of the First Emanuel Church, do this 6th day of December in the year of our Lord, 1916, publish and declare that all persons of either sex or race who come to you or before you claiming the authority to teach, preach or do any other act without showing you credentials properly denied and signed or proving to you that the First Emanuel Church, 105 West 130th street, New York City (incorporated), and the Chief Pastor, Rev. Richard Manuel Bolden, have duly authorized him, her or them to do such work, you are to regard them as takirs, grafters, imposters or mentally deranged persons. FLATS AND APARTMENTS TO LET 75TH ST. $29 - 61x rooms, bath, range and hot water, $22. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET 40TH ST. 263 W.—Nearly furnished room for respectable person. Ring Newman = bell. Dev. 7-L. TO LET—Nearly furnished room for reservation. Ring 43 West 81st B. 2 flights. west. Ring bell 4 for information. BROOKLY CLASSON AVE., 2124—Eight rooms, all modern improvements, $28. Inpatient, primes. ARTVILIAN AVE., 1974, near Ralph Ave. Carr.—Colored tenancy; four and five rooms and bath; $11-$11. Apply Jani- ler, 1976, or phone 379-8420. PULLMAN CAR MEN Porters, Clerks, Laborers and all other working men are invited to call on the old, re- latable office physician DR. WM. J. BRYAN permanently located 333 EAST 17th STREET NEAR 2A AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY Quick and lasting cure. Office morning. Medicines furnished. All secret and private diseases of mon CHRONIC DISEASES of the stomach, heart, blood, skin, lungs, urinary organs and private parts. NERVOUS DEBILITY unfitness for cure by my improved treatment OLD DR. ORYAN. Specialized DR. ORYAN. On request. OLD DR. ORYAN. On request. give my address and give my address BROOKLYN NOTES Mrs. Henrietta, Shade of Hempset, f. L. visited relatives in Brooklyn last Sunday. The Rev. G. S. Sterling of East Rutherford, N. J., visited friends in Brooklyn Sunday afternoon. Miss Nannie Hatchott of Philadelphia appeated three weeks visiting friends in Brooklyn and New York. Women's Charity Club Whist Party and Dance, Wednesday, December 27, Summer Hall, Brooklyn. Nov. 23-41. George Covington of New York has purchased the barber shop at 125 Washington street, formerly owned by Robert McNeely. About thirty relatives were entertained on Thanksgiving day in a family, reunion by Mr. and Mrs. Leon White, 605 Ahrford street. Daniel J. Mobley, 422 Barbey street, custodian of the Arlington branch, Brooklyn Public Library, has been suffering from a nervous affection. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin M. Morton are living at 179 Duffield street. Mr. Morton is the son of Dr. Verina Morton-Jones of the Lincoln Settlement. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Waltes of Norfolk. Va. were in the city last week at the funeral of the late W. A. Hunton. Mrs. Waltes is a sister to Mrs. Hunton. Mrs. Mary Jane Fisher, a former resident of Bordentown. N. J., died at the home of her son, John C. Fisher, 379 Carlton avenue. She was buried at Bordentown. RELIGIOUS NOTICES ABBYSINIAN BAPSTAT CHURCH, 242 46 West 40th St.; between 7th and 8th 11th and 12th floors. p. M. Holy Communion every first Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday prayer meeting, 6 a. m. Tuesday, 8 p. m.-Missionary Society, prayer and praise program, musical and literary program, Friday, 4 p. m.-Highway and Hedges Society, p. m. Holy Communion, D. P. Powell, D. D. pastor; residence 440 W. 40th street, phone, Bryant, 7465 MT. OLIVET BAPSTAT CHURCH, 159-161 West 53rd street, between 6th and 11th Avenue. Preschool Services every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday School at 3.30 p. m. Sunday School at 6.30 p. m. Sunday School at 6.30 p. m. B. P. U. Literary meets every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Weekly Prairie Meet, Childhood Society, second Monday evening in every month. Young Men's Social Club, second Monday evening in every month. Visitors are made welcome. SALEM METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 163-4 W. West 183d Street, the street preaching at 11 a. m. and 7.45 p. m. Sunday Sunday School, 3.80 p. m. Sunday days Sunday School, 3.80 p. m. Sunday superintendent D. D. Thompson, instructor Lysium, 4 p. m. Sundays, 8.30 p. m. Thursday, George G. G. Sundays, L. S Perry, president, Classes, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Prayer meeting, Friday night. Brotherhood, every Tuesday night, James Goins, president, Holy Communion Sunday in each mouth. All are welcome ST DAVID'S CHURCH, 334 East 180th Street, New York Rev. Edward George Clifton, D. D. Rector, 331 East Free-11 a. m. Morning Prayer, Litany and Serion, Sunday School, 3.30 p. m. 8 p.m. evening service a cordial ST ST DAVID'S CHURCH, 177 W. 83d Street ST ST EPISCOPAL, 177 W. 83d Street Rev. Jno. W. Johnson, Priest in charge Sunday Services, 11 a. m. and 4 p. m. Sunday School, 3.30 p. m. A corral well ST. JAMES PREBTERIAN CHURCH, 59-41 West 137th Street, New York City, Frank M. Hyde, D.D., later Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. C E at 7 p.m., Sunday School at 1 p.m. Wednesday at 5 p.m., prayer services The Lord's Supper is celebrated at 8 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. Girls' Welfare Club, Friday, at 4 p.m., Boy's Highends, Tuesday at 8 p.m., Junior Girls' Guild, Friday at 3:30 p.m. The Brotherhood meets each Sunday at 4 p.m. Visitors and strangers are invited to worship with us. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PRESBY TERIAN MISSION—Lennox avenues near West 131st, New York City, the Rev. W.R. Lawton, minister. Residence: 173 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn. Phone Main Mgt Sunday, preaching, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m. Christian Endeavor, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m. divine lecture and prayer service. The fourth Friday in each month, 8 p.m., the Young People's Biographical HAILEM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 23 East 11th Street, Birmingham, minister Sunday—Peschach, 11 a.m and 8 p.m m Sunday—Beech Grove, 8 p.m m Sunday—Beech Grove, 8 p.m Holy Communion, first Sunday each month, 8 p.m. prayer ser- vices Students’ Literary Society, Ladies’ Church Aid and Mite Deaconasess, last Tuesday each month, 8 p.m. Trustees’ Business month, 8 p.m. Trustees’ Business month, 8 p.m. Sunday School Teachermon, Conference, last Monday in when called, Choir rehearsal, Friday, 8 p.f. Minute, Mime, Karaoke, annual prize Charles Notts, 17a Myrtle avenue, is at his ship after an attack of nourigin. Miss Audrey M. Starns and Miss Sarah A. Green entertained recently, in honor of Mrs. I. Hayle of Boyle, with a theatre party at the Hippodrome, Manhattan. Mrs. Octavia Barker King announces that her brother, William Barker of 19 West 134th street, Manhattan, underwent a serious operation at Bellevue Hospital on Tuesday, December 12. Mr. and Mrs. Talbott, 424 Barboy street, recently entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks. The event pleasantly spent in playing pinchole. The Friendship Baptist Church, Rev. W. F. Bowden, pastor, is relocing over the success of the entertainment held by the Helping Hand Society of the Church which noted the sum of $72. Bettie Payne is the president. Funeral services over the remains of Rudolph Hill who died Friday evening, December 8, were held from his late home 1601 Pacific street, Monday evening at 6 o'clock. Rudolph was seventeen years old and a member of the Concord Baptist Sunday School. Mrs. Holbrook and daughters, Holly and Anna, and Miss Maud Bulkley exact, to attend during the evening to attend the funeral of Miss Edith Terry of that city and Frank Holbrook of Brooklyn. They will be the guests of Mrs. Henderson Alston. The Ladies Auxiliary, of the Society of the Sons of Virginia hold its last meeting for 1916 at Lincoln Hall, Tuesday evening, Mrs. Annie Harkless, the president presided. The attendance was large. The reports showed a membership of 150 and several thousand dollars in the bank. Madame C. J. Hamlin wishes to announce that she has opened a Studio at 397 Camden street. Scalp treatment was provided by dandruff. Madame Walker's aynard Facial Massaging; bleaching cream on sale; results guaranteed. Phone Prokest 2821 Party W. Nov. 16-3mo. Recent guests eat '934 Carlton avenue were Mrs. J. L. Montgomery, Washington, D. C.; Y. M. C. A. Secretary C. H. Tub尔斯 of Augusta, Ga. Scott C. Burrell of Richmond, Porter of Philadelphia, J. H. Haston of Washougal, Beckley of Washougal, C. Fand of New Jersey, Miss Folton had an visitors Mr. Dale of Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J., and Miss Ophelia Woodard of Ohio. Members of the Douglas Center Literary Society, rendered the program at the League's Forum, J. H. Smith, president, last Sunday afternoon. Miss Alberta Cooper, who arranged the program, sang a solo, accompanying herself. Mr. Brown, assistant principal, sang a solo, opportunity. Harold Simmphpace received C. G. Allen spoke and Mr. Miller read a poem. At Concord Baptist Church the funeral of Mrs. Lulu Sima-Simw was held on Monday evening. Mrs. Smith died Saturday morning after an illness of nearly two years. She was 22 years of age and had been one of the leaders amping the young people of the Concord School Sunday School and Maple Valley School. W. Moss preached the funeral sermon. There were numerous floral tributes, resolutions and letters of sympathy presented at the funeral. The Howard Orphanage and Industrial School's fifth anniversary celebration had its initial activity in Harcourt at the fletchier A. M. E. Church, 52-225 West 52nd Street, New York, NY Arnett, pastor, beginning Monday evening, December 11. The celebration will last to December 15. a campaign is now being waged to raise an anniversary fund of $100,000. Howard Orphanage and Industrial School is located in Kings Park, Long Island, where it has a 500-acre farm and takes care of 270 colored children from New York and vicinity. Mrs. M. J. Gordon is, the superintend- To entertain is good, but to educate and consequently to elevate is better ELLEN FORD BROOKS PIANO AND VOCAL STUDIO 313 Clifton Place ALTER F. CRA 483 Hancock St., Prik UNDERTAKERS telephone 2876 Harlem JAMES C. UNDERTAKER A 89 West. 134th Street Near Lenox Avenue LADY ATTENDANT. or. 1-1yr New York Camp Chairs Near Lenox Avenue LADY ATTENDANT. or 1-1yr PHONE 6363 MORN. J. WESLEY LANE UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER OPEN ALL NIGHT. 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It has grown to its present proportions through the energy and resourcefulness of the colored men and women of New York and Brooklyn. Fleet Street Church, Brooklyn. The pulpit of the Faint Street First A. M. McCormick was filled on Sunday morning at 10:30. Mrs. Gilles. At 7:46 p. M. Pastor Wallis occupied the pulpit and preached to the Widow Soa Lodge No. II, Hiram Lodge No. 47. W. O. Payas, grandmother of the State of New York, were present. A committee representing all the lodges, with representatives all the lodges, represented Queen Euthar Church No. 5, of Order of Eastern Star. The Sunday school was open at the superintendent. The entertainment for Ared Colored People at the home, John's place and Kingston avenue. Thursday evening, December 21, at 5 o'clock. On Monday evening the pastor and assistant for the annual sunroom, where plants for the annual sunroom are perfected. Mrs. Sarah Wannell Poole was elected president; Mrs. Mouriell A. Taylor, secretary; Mrs. Martha Benson, assistant secretary; Mrs. Ella Waddell, treasurer, and David Springs, assistant director. Dr. J. Clarence Daddy, basse, ming at the Fleet Street Church Tuesday evening. Dr. J. Clarence Daddy, assistant director of the Linen Shower Club, Mrs. Ella Waddell, president. The club and members church with friends, will show the pastor the parish on Wednesday evening. December 20. Newman Memorial Church Newman Memorial Church, Brooklyn, the fair held last week at Newman Memorial M. E. Church was a success, the Sunday School entertainment will hold on Thursday evening, December 14. There was a record-breaking gathering at the Epworth League last Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock and a most excellent program was rendered through the untiring efforts of Miss Emma Robinson: The following persons participated: L. H. H., vocal solo; A. King, trombone solo; Wesley Johnson, cornet solo; master Butler, violin solo; master Butler, violin Miss Cecelia Butler; Miss L. Phi- plips, vocal solo; A. Phillips, piano selection; Miss Eva Trippett, vocal solo; Miss Bessie Gaines, a piano solo; the Rev. Edwin Baker, address. Miss Dorothy Withers has been acting president for about four months. The league convenes every Sunday afternoon at 4. Nazarene Church, Brooklyn, A. Nazarene Church, gives Sunday ovine, December 24, by the choir with thirty-odd voices. W. H. Taylor, chorister; Mme. Jessica Taylor, The Sunday school will give his charge in the afternoon, from 1:38 to 2:38. S. Poulin, superintendent in charge, the Christmas message at the morning service. DR. CHAS. H. ROBERTS DR. BENJ. T. WITHERS DENTIST 347 LENOX AVENUE Phone Morn. 5555 Near 127th St. LAWYERS Phone · Deckman WILFORD H. SMITH LAWYER 150 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK dec. 19-31. ROOM3 906-7 E. A. JOHNSON ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW MORTGAGE LOANS 524 NASSAU STREET NEW YORK Phone 212-765-4000 TELEPHONE 503-440-8018 Chas. E. 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