New York Age

CHURCHES OF NEW YORK CITY END YEAR OF SUCCESSFUL WORK Religious Activity During 1916 Has Been Especially Gratifying and there Has Been Healthy Growth. Many of the Congregations Have Reduced Mortgages, Secured Parsonages for Pastors' Families and Closed the Year With All Current Expenses Paid — Several Ministers Receive Handsome Vacation and Christmas Purses. In common with other agencies for uplift and development, the churches of Greater New York reached out during 1916 to higher standards and larger accomplishments. Few churches have stood still, probably none have retrograded, but coming into the New Year all of them show a renewed spirit of endeavor and the memberships of the various bodies seem to be imbued with a desire to give the most cordial and sincere support to the efforts of their pastors and officers. The wave of "war prosperity" which is being felt in this country has evidently extended to the churches, for all of them have had unusual financial prosperity. Mortgages have been reduced—in some cases paid off,—improvements have been made to church buildings, several of the churches have purchased parsonages in which to house their pastors and contributions for all purposes show a decided increase. Large Donations to Pastors. In one case, a pastor was given purse of more than $700 with which to go on vacation was the recipe that made it unnecessary for him door" during the vacation period. the Christmas season. Purses were some of the remembrances re York, in addition to which were a valuable value to the pastors and memorials do not include, of course, the monumental statue of the saint and the angel. Beginning 1917, the church boards, are mapping out new plains every reason to predict a most sus congregations are beginning the there will, in consequence be cons to start off with. Reports from herewith, and they show the very among the churches. In one case, a pastor was given a vacation for eight weeks and a purse of more than $700 with which to enjoy it. Every pastor prior to going on vacation was the recipient of largess from his members that made it unnecessary for him to worry about the "wolf at the door" during the vacation period. This generosity has extended into the Christmas season. Purses with sums varying from $50 to $150 were some of the remembrances received by pastors in Greater New York, in addition to which were innumerable presents of considerable value to the pastors and members of their families. The known priests do not include, of course, the various sums which were quietly commissioned to give to the pastors hands, and giving him monthly donations and gifts. A Merry Christmas and New Year. Beginning 1917, the churches and pastors, with the official boards, are mapping out new plans for larger effort and there is every reason to predict a most successful year's work. Many of the congregations are beginning the year with revival meetings, and there will, in consequence be considerable accession to memberships to start off with. Reports from several of the churches are given herewith, and they show the very healthy condition which is general among the churches. ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR. The people of St. Benedict's congregation have much to be thankful for when looking back through the year 1916. The messenger of death has come to some houses, but not in any startling or harrowing manner, nor with undue frequency. The financial condition of the treasury is very satisfactory, owing to the continued generosity of the members in both the ordinary and extraordinary collections, and owing also to donations made by several benefactors who left bequests in their wills for the church. While speaking of money matters we must not neglect to mention that in January, 1916, we had the great pleasure of paying off $5,000 on the mortgage debt, thus saving for the future a yearly tax of $250 in interest. This achievement was the happy result of the fair of 1915. And by the way, this would be about the best time and place to say that we are going to have another fair this year, 1917, immediately after Easter. The greatest cause of joy in a spiritual sense, comes from the splendid attendance at the masses and special devotions, from the regular and frequent reception by so many of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion and from the extraordinary number in which the grace of God has been manifested in many hearts during the year which has just closed. The societies have been doing good work at St. Ann's Beneficial Society for Women has gone on attending the sick and burying the dead, two of the corporal works of mercy. The Knights of St. Benedict are growing in numbers. Several times during the year they gave delight to their friends by their splendid appearance in uniform. The Conference of St. Vincent de Paul and the Ladies' Auxiliary have continued their weekly efforts to relieve suffering and want and have carried on their crucade with at any diversion, as they say nowadays, of fifty-fifty. It has been in every case one hundred per cent. to the goods and much of the money expended gone from the pockets of the members. The devotional societies, the League of the Sacred Heart, the Senior Society for Women and the Junior Sodality for Girls, show signs of even renewed activity. So we can look hark in gratitude in our hearts to God, with hope for the new year. FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH. With the closing of the fiscal year October 8, 1916, the First Em- lial Church, the Rev. Richard Bolden, founder and chief pas- sioned its third year. Beginning 1920, members, most of them members of another church who are dismissed with their in a vacation for eight weeks and a chance to enjoy it. Every pastor prior prior of largess from his members is to worry about the "wolf at the This generosity has extended into with sums varying from $60 to $150 received by pastors in Greater New innumerable presents of consider- bers of their families. The known of various sums which were quietly pastors' hands going into his home in Merry Christmas and s and pastors, with the official ans for larger effort and there is successful year's work. Many of the year with revival meetings, and idderable accession to memberships several of the churches are given healthy condition which is general THE REV. RICHARD M. BOLDEN! Pastor First Emmanuel Church church relations, the church now has on its roll 278 active members. For the fiscal year just ended there was an average attendance each quarter of about 1,500 persons. The pastor preached 106 sermons and visiting ministers preached eighteen sermons. There are twelve healthy auxiliaries in the church which promoted twenty entertainments and served dinner on fifty-three occasions. The financial report for the year is as follows: Receipts. First quarter, $792.48. Second quarter, $585.18. Third quarter, $567.16. Fourth quarter, $482.74. Additional, $246.99. Total, $3036.52 Expenditures. First quarter, $786.71. Second quarter, $399.77. Third quarter, $782.88. Fourth quarter, $577.88. Additional, $247.09. Total, $3,024.33. Balance on hand, $12.19. Emmanuel Sunday School. — The Sunday. School is presided over by the Rev. William Hogans as sup- intendent. There is an enrollment of 300 scholars, with an average attend- ance of 175. The financial report of the school for the fiscal year was as follows: October, 1915, $11.89; November $22.13; December, $12.06; January, 1916, $22.41; February, $14.38; March $16.65; April, $8.06; May, $14.61; June, $17.28; July, $10.35; (Continued on next page) 一 ```markdown ``` MRS. GEORGIA A. ROBINSON Colored Policewoman of Los Angeles Cal.—"Good Angel" to the children. THE FIRST COLORED Los ANGELES, CAL.- In the person of Mrs. Georgia A. Robinson, Los Angeles boasts of having the first "Colored Policewoman" in the country. Mrs. Robinson is assigned to duty with the Juvenile Bureau, and has proven herself to be a good angel to the delinquent child in this city. Her ability to a linguist, speaking fluently German, French, Spanish and English, enables her to reach all classes of the city's population, and she has little trouble in winning the confidence of the children and their parents. Mrs. Robinson's success as a police officer has won for her the commendation of the city officials and it is not at all improbable that there will be other colored women appointed to fill similar positions in this and other cities. PARKER MAKES ANNUAL TRIP TO HIS OLD HOME Henry C. Parker, of the real estate firm of Nail & Parker, accompanied by Mrs. Parker and their two sons, Henry C., Jr., and John Roosevelt, returned on Sunday, December 31, from his annual trip to his old home, Rocky Mount, N. C. The family was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Parker, parents of Mr. Parker, and by his sister, Mrs. Cornelia Bullock, his brother, the Rev. Joseph W. Parker, eastern manager of the Royal Insurance Co., and his uncle, Peter Parker. This annual trip is an important event with the Parker family and friends in and around Rocky Mount, as only two native sons have left that section to take up careers in New York. The other, a representative of one of the oldest and wealthiest white families in that section, is George Gordon Battle, the well known New York attorney at law. Both white and colored unite in giving Mr. Parker a royal welcome and he always returns to New York overflowing with interesting stories of conditions in the far southland. On this trip he met one of his boyhood chums, Frank Parker, who has remained at home and built up a competence that is represented by figures of goodly proportions. Not only has he a beautiful and well appointed home, but he owns some of the finest blooded stock in that section, and two farms well stocked with pedigree cattle and swine. Another friend who has located there is Dr. James Bryant, a prosperous and skillful physician, whose large practice requires the use of a big and powerful car of latest model. Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Hoggett, residing on the Falls road, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Parker, as did others in the community. Mrs. Doggett was formerly Miss Annie Parker. The Parkers left New York on Sunday, December 24, by way of the Atlantic Coast Line. $500 000 PLANT FOR MICHIGAN NEGRO TOWN (Special to Tue Nov. New York Ac.) (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE.) DETROIT, MICH. - The Central Michigan Coal Co. headed by B. F. Goodrich and H Stanley Ford, has closed a lease on a $500,000 factory in Marlborough, Michigan's colored town, for the manufacture of fertilizers, peat and other alkali products. The company will employ all Negro labor, about 500 men to be the pay roll. The company made through the O. D. Ford Realty Co. and the Marlborough Land Corporation. S. Layna Cohranje is to be sales manager for Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and F. H. Thomas will cover Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Iowa. The company is casting around for a competent superintendent, paymaster and engineer. Operations are to begin early in the spring, and the minimum capacity of the plant-is to be 100 tons per day. An accident caused Robert J. Radio Station to take up the raphy. After his pital, young Fry a helpless cripple That happened to A friend in owning a wire to dispose of, it bought the set for His father and up foot poles, six the legless boy Patient study and today the young fit worth more. Able at first tions, the young can receive me Fla., Miami, F and practically the Atlantic Co. picked up me French cruisers receives standard ton twice daily ceiving set me is handicapped in power and snail hopes to be an install a more cover at least Able at first to bring a few stations, the young man, the operator now can receive messages from New York, Fla., Miami, Florida, Georgia, La. and practically everywhere he picked up messages from the English and French cruisers. He saw that he receives standard messages from Washington twice daily, powerful receiving set stations, but he is handicapped by the lack of light power and small windows. He hopes to be able to install a more powerful receiver to cover at least the whole station. His pattern study and natural enchant has brought him some distinction, both pleasant and unpleasant. He is a member of the American Radio Relay League, and holds both an operator's license and a station license. But reference to his work has been made by some papers. In which he was denounced as a German wireless spy. This, of course, is an absolute fabrication and is indignantly repudiated by young Freeman. His operating table is a late model and he is now installing a switchboard. He says that much of his time during 1915 was given to experimenting and developing his ability, so that he has not done as much receiving as usual. He would be glad to get in touch with any other young colored man interested in wireless telegraphy for mutual benefit. It is his ambition, handicapped as he is, to so perfect himself in the art that he will be able to secure a berth as wireless operator on some sea-going vessel. EMMETT I. SCOTT. IR. WINS EXETER PRIZES (Special to New York Act) (Special to THE NEW YORK AGE.) BOSTON. MASS. The yearly scholarship awards of the Phillips Exeter Academy at Exeter, N. H., New England's most important preparatory school for boys, amounting to $15,000 annually, were announced in the Boston Evening Transcript of December 22. It is noted that Emmett J. Scott, Jr. of Truskegee Institute, Ala., continues to maintain the same high record of scholarship he has established since he entered the Transcript in the all of 1918. In the Transcript announcement, he ranks second in the senior class, being awarded two scholarship, the Brancourt of $140 and a Phillips of $150—making a total of $290. He is also one of the nine first honor men of the senior class, and secures honorable mention for practically perfect work in French and advanced German. President Smith of the board of trustees, also announced that young Mr. Scott was one of the seniors chosen, as one of the first ten of the Beta Chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Counting the scholarship just awarded him, he has won a grand total of $760 in scholarships and prizes during his three years at the Phillips Exeter Academy. BLACKS AND WHITES ARE Raleigh, N. C.—A feature of the Christmas celebration at the North Carolina state prison was a baseball game in which a white team opposed a team composed of Negroes, all the players being prisoners. Eleven turkeys and sixty chickens were used in providing the dinner for the day, with all the other condiments needed to round out the bill of fare. After the men had eaten to repletion, they adjourned to the ball field and the game was on. There was no work in the prison, the men being given full liberty to do as they pleased. Governor Craig allowed the men holiday from the 25th to noon of the 27th, putting on parole such of them as were to be allowed to visit their homes during the Christmas season. The colored players, it is reported, won the game by a clear score. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. DR. J. H. BINGAM Chiefman Board of Directors R. A. A. C. P. LYNCHING RECORD FOR 1916 SHOWS DECREASE Dr. Robert R. Moton principal of Tuskegee Institute, has issued a statement compiled from records kept by Monroe N. Work, head of the Division of Records and Research of the school, showing a decrease of 13 in the number of lynchings occurring during 1916. There are four less Negroes and nine less whites than in 1915. Three women are included in the 1916 list. The statement is as follows: In view of the widespread discussion of the causes back of the migration of Negroes to the North it is timely to consider the Northhings for the year just closed. I find according to the records kept by Monroe N. Work head of the Division of Records and Research of the Taukee Institute, that in 1916 there have been 54 lynchings. Of those lynched, 50 were Negroes and four were white. This is four less Negroes and nine less white than were put to death in 1915, when the record was 54 Negroes and 13 white. Included in the record are three women. Fourteen or more one-tenth of the total lynchings occurred in the State of Louisiana. Of the lynchings in the State of Louisiana, a woman, one (this a Mexican). The charges for which Negroes were put to death were, attempted rape, 3; insult, 2; for each of the 10; murder, 7; hog stealing, and assisting another person to escape, 6; wounding officers of the law, 4; rape, 3; insult, 2; for eacmh of the following offenses one person was put to death: slapping boy, robbing store; brushing against girl on street, assisting his son, accused of rape, to escape; entering a house or going of some other purpose; defending or harming a child of mother killed man; fatally wounding a man with whom had quarreled; speaking against mob in act of putting a man to death; attacking a man and wife with club. Lynchings occurred in the following states: Alabama, 1; Arkansas, 4; Florida, 8; Georgia, 14; Kansas, 1; Kentuckv 2; Louisiana 2; Mississippi, 1; Missouri, 1; North Carolina, 2; Oklahoma, 4; South Carolina, 2; Tennessee, 3; Texas, 9. DR. MOTON AT SELMA (Special to THE NEW YORK AUK) SELMA, ALA.-The fifty-second anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro from slavery was held here on January 1 at Selma University. The speaker of the day was Dr. Robert Russa Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute. An elaborate parade was participated in by the schools, benevolent societies, business men and farmers, with a number of floats representing the various industries. S. L. Stone was the chief marshal and I. C. Collins was the flag bearer. The parade formed in front of Clark school on Lawrence street at 10 a.m. and moved through Lawrence to Water, to Broad, to Jeff Davis, to Lapsley, to the University. The Knox Brass Band headed the parade. R. B. Hudson president of the Emancipation committee, with N. D. Walker, secretary, and L. L. Burwell, treasurer, was assisted by a number of sub-committees, with chairmen as follows: Societies, D. L. Galine; Finance, the Rev. F. H. Cummings; County Exhibits, L. L. Burwell; Music, Miss Ressie F. Kirhy; School Exhibits, Miss B. E. Tohin; Club Exhibits, Mrs. Kate Foster; School Finance, Miss Laura E. Samuel;s; Schools, W. H. Dinking; Band, Wm. Bottom; Floats, Louis Gans; D. T. West, superintendent of exhibits; Ned Tate, marshal of young men. REV. BOLDEN HONORED BY SECURITY LEAGUE The committee on invitation of the National Security League, headed by Robert Bacon, chairman, with Joseph H. Chate, Judge Alton B. Parker, Cornellius Vanderbilt and other prominent men has invited the Rev. Richard M. Bolden, chief pastor of the First Emmanuel Church, 105 West One Hundred and Thirty-first street, to serve as a delegate to the Constructive Patriotism Convention, which will meet in Washing, D. C., on January 25, 26 and 27, under the auspices of the National Security League. The meetings will be held in the New Willard, Hotel. The Rev. Mr. Bolden has accepted and will attend. A Review of Business Conditions and Social Results Achieved in Campaign Conducted by The New York Age. As a Result of Articles Appearing in The Age, Attending Some Promotion for Race Merchants, All Lines of Business Report Business Increase in Volume of Patronage Received, with Health Prospects for the Future. That a resume of the business conditions for 1914 as related to the Negro merchant and Negro patronage of race business, shows a decided improvement, is the opinion of the men directly acquainted with the merchants themselves. That this improved condition is largely to the campaign of education conducted by The New York Age, which was heartily cooperated in by the New York Business Men's Association, is the emphatic opinion of such men. There has been a healthy increase in the volume of business done by race merchants, and it has been a gratifying discovery that find that the masses have recognized the ability of the men of their own race to give value received in service, quality and value. Finally every colored man engaged in business in New York, especially in the Harlem section, tells a story of increased business in volume and quality. There have been several additions to the business world, and all of them have made significant this shadow prosperous and successful developments for the men. Among the new businesses established during 1918 were a jewel regalia manufacturing establishment, towel supply company, Essen store, meat market, and in addition, enterprise have been opened by white manufacturers, using, for the first time, men employes. opened clothing and stationery stores. Other businessmen increased their store room, some have opened branch stores, and nearly all have taken on extra help, either permanently or for the busy seasons. The work of the New York Colored Business Men's Association, of which R. E. Nicholas, the haberdasher, is president, and J. T. Clark, industrial secretary of the National Urban League, is secretary, has had a potent influence in bringing about harmony of action and uniting of interests among the colored business men. The organization has joined heartily with The Age in its campaign for developing race trade for race merchants, and the result is shown not only in new businesses established and in accessions to the association's membership, but also in the fact that the people are more and more learning to go first to a race merchant for the supplying of their needs. Large Investment by Merchant. The largest investment during that of C. W. Anderson, for Weaver, conducting a meat market withdrew from the firm and took of Lenox avenue and West 138th house building. Several thousand eling and in installing fixtures of fating devices that represented the doors of the market were op represented an investment probabilities, and the people have shown Anderson the most liberal patron pounds of fresh meats, sausages, educks, geese and rabbits were dis aud Christmas seasons. The Age has requested the p York Colored Business Men's A business conditions among the N in response to this request, the su mmitted by them. In addition, Mr takes opportunity to express patrons for the response given to The largest investment during the year in a business venture was that of C. W. Anderson, formerly of the firm of Anderson & Weaver, conducting a meat market. Five months ago Mr. Anderson withdrew from the firm and took a lease on the store at the corner of Lenox avenue and West 138th street, in The Victoria apartment house building. Several thousand dollars were expended in remodeling and in installing fixtures of the latest model, including refrigerating devices that represented the last and best improvements. When the doors of the market were opened it was found that the stock represented an investment probably as large or larger than the fixtures, and the people have shown their appreciation by giving to Mr. Anderson the most liberal patronage. Besides selling hundreds of pounds of fresh meats, sausages, etc., thousands of turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits were disposed of during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. The Age has requested the president and secretary of the New York Colored Business Men's Association to give their views of business conditions among the Negro merchants of New York, and in response to this request, the subjoined statements have been submitted by them. In addition, Mr. Anderson of the Victoria Market, takes opportunity to express appreciation to The Age and to his patrons for the response given to his bid for business. Mr. Clark's Statement Mr. Clark, secretary of the business men's association, writes as follows: men's association, writes as follows: During the year of 1916, the colored business men of New York have enjoyed a larger patronage and greater confidence from the people than, ever before. The value of co-operation is clearly seen in the big results that they have obtained during the short time that the New York Colored Business Men's Association has been in existence. New York City has always had individual cases where certain colored men have had unusual success along business lines. But at no time have we competed in so many different business ventures as during the past year. If we touch briefly at high points the history of the Negroes in New York City and recall the many opportunities that have been opened to us, our business future might appear discouraging. In 1700, about one-third of the population of Manhattan were Negroes; in 1800 about one-tenth, and in 1900, about one-forty-eighth. The immense population of New York City today has been largely due to the tremendous migration of people from Europe who have been trained for centuries in business. Many of the Negroes during their carier days engaged in bartering and trading along with their white competitors who were, then, laying foundations for the great corporations that we know of today. Our early business men ing the year in a business venture merely of the firm of Anderson & it. Five months ago Mr. Anderson a lease on the store at the corner street, in The Victoria apartment and dollars were expended in remod the latest model, including refriger last and best improvements. When eneded it was found that the stockily as large or larger than the fix their appreciation by giving to Mr. age. Besides selling hundreds of it., thousands of turkeys, chickens, posed of during the Thanksgiving resident and secretary of the New association to give their views of Negro merchants of New York, and enjoined statements have been sub-Anderson of the Victoria Market, preciation to The Age and to his bid for business. tered to the public at large. They were likewise the victims of still competition of the public at large and were not able to succeed under the bitter feeling against Negroes during the early history of the city. Today, Burkem, with 65,000 Negroes, a city within a city, offers to her colored business men an opportunity unequaled anywhere in the world. Creditable Enterprises. During the past year a large amount of property has been purchased, or leased by its occupants, although a relatively smaller amount has been handled by the colored real estate dealers. The undertaking, harbor and restaurant business are almost monopolized. The undertaking establishments of Thomas of Howell, of Lane and of Known, the Boston & Rose's restaurants, the Lybia & Haines' dining rooms would credit to any people and to any community. But this kind of business does not suffer a fierce competition from the Jewish Greeks and other nations who follow our business districts. The Colored Business Man's Association is composed of men who are grocers, haberdashers, farmers, dealers, butchers, druggists, printers, bookkeepers, stationers, etc. These men are usually only comme de rue, aristocats, but blessed by a signer, but must suffer from a confidence of his own, a great measure of his own. The business men were deliberately to hold down the market of the coloured stores in this district. They brought in houses on stores to keep them from entering business; and were found that only one Negro was hired as a clerk in the more than two stores in the district. The business inaugurated by this organization has worked miracles. Now, in every white store, where more than two clerks are employed colored men, can be seen. New Business Opened. This business must elaborate new business opened during the last year since the Victoria Meat Market, whose proprietor is C. W. Anderson. This business is enjoying a trade second to those in Harlem; and with the other teachers, Messra. Bratton and Weaver, has just taking over this business for colored men. A large number of new business companies up along new lines, including a jeweler, regalia manufacturer, establishment, towel supply company, delicatessen, etc. The colored women have in some researches outstripped the men in business. The many hairdressing, millinery, and dressmaking establishments have for a long time given colored women a monopoly in these fields. During the early clothing stores for women have been opened in Harlem; one by Mine Crawford on Lenox avenue, and another by Mrs Fields Voting in 1824. One of the pretties and most modern stationery stores north of Central Park is the "Little Gray Shop" owned and managed by Miss Pearl Woodson. Business Expansions. There have been notable additions to the of the business places in the district. The A. T. Anderson Furniture Store has increased its floor space, take-over the entire back part of the building in which it is located. R. E. Nichols, who is president of the business organization, moved during the to his present location, 72 West Street, where he has enjoyed success. The Arcia and the Molleo the Vrojn Laundry Smith Bakery, and the other business places, have taken on help and have profited by this camouflage of more and better colored business enterprises. These new business ventures have made possible to sort out by the persistent work of THE NEW YORK ACE and the association's organization. The Commercial Outlook, and the memory of the organization. The field of finance joined by the organization, kept in close touch with the members of the association with the business conditions in the district. Articles in THE ACE and the Outlook each week urged a wide patronage of colored business places and more modern methods by the colored business men to merit this patronage. The organization inaugurated a series of schools him by his number of the churches in Harlem. It is the continuous opinion of all the members of the organization that their business has been personally benefited by these programs. The colored business men are facing the new year - with renewed determination to merit more and more of the benefits of which him by his number of the colored people of the district to realize that their best chances of having our race to rise to a higher plane is by developing the ignorant side of our life. From President Nicholas. W. E. Nicholas, president of the New York Colored Business Men's Association, submits the following statement concerning the work of that organization, 1916, and its projected work for 1927: "Presuming upon your attitude of general helpfulness in the past and the very excellent and indispensable work you are at present doing in behalf of the proprandia being carried out by the New York Colored Business Men's Association, I submit the follo- resume of the work of the asso- nion for the past year. I am quite sure that the public at large knows what the New York Colored Business Men's Association is, however. I shall mention the outstand- ing features: Co-operation, race pat- pageage, economic betterment, to taken the members of the race to the necessity of co-operation, to insti- tute the need for better training, to demonstrate the resultant benefits so- cially, politically and otherwise. The association has worked consistently toward the accomplishment of the upgrouting, and I feel proud to be able to say that the results have been satisfying. "There is a matter of great moment to us and of still greater consequence to our posterity. To my mind it is second in importance only to the salvation of our souls, and I believe it will go a long way toward accomplishing that fact. We have been taught religion, morality, and to be in touch with the world, which characterizes this higher civilization which we enjoy; and I venture say that the Negro's proficiency in all of these things compares favorably. COLORED MEN WANTED to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience neces- sary. Positions pay from $60 to $100 month. First Class Eastern Roads. Rail- road passes from your home to posi- tion and uniforms arranged for if nec- essary. Write at once. Inter. Railway Depot & Malone Bldg. Indianapolis, Ind. with that of white women. We have the privilege of encouraging, fostering and patronizing business places owned and operated by members of our race, thereby creating the opportunities for ourselves and our children, many of whom have gone out into the world for almost any position, only to find that they are not them. Who is to blame because we have not large business interests where our young men and women may be employed in positions in keeping with their educationals? Who is to blame if the white man does not give up his position, or might till as well. We have only to look to ourselves for the answer. "The New York Colored Business Men's Association was organized to bring together all colored persons engaged in commercial pursuits in New York City that they might study economic factors for serving the public; to conduct a campaign of education among the people showing them the necessity of patronizing business places owned and controlled by members of the race; to establish a fund for his buying and co-operative advertising. The work of the association is done through the following committees: the executive, membership, program, publicity, and a field secretary. The association has accomplished great work. He is farrem. It has brought about a race consciousness such as has never existed before, making business and professional men see the necessity of setting the example by patronizing each other, and thereby improving our economic conditions by serving some of the dollars to the race. The association has secured and had published in The New York Age and the Commercial Outlook data which enables us to make comparison between the employed by white firms and the number employed by colored. This information has set forth the most positive reason why the Negro should patronize his own business places. The organization has been growing a year during the coming year such as never has been waged in this city before, and we earnestly solicit the co-operation of every individual so that this movement may be a success and that we may not relish the commercial intolerance which has characterized us in the years past while we slept, as it were, on beds of gold and awoke only to find that other races had the gold, the glory, the power and the prestige and we are left the occasional asking them to employ us or starve. Anderson's Appreciation G. W. Anderson, proprietor of the Victoria Market, with W. M. Morris as assistant manager, expresses his appreciation in the following card: "Happy New Year to All! Many thanks on the thousands of customers I serve in 1976. I cannot express my thanks to the New York Ack and Commercial Cook for their campaign toward the business success of the New merchant! The co-operation shoys by various organizations of the city and the ordering of a large order from me to feel that there is every prospect of larger and greater success in business, not only for me, but for all the other colored men engaged in mercantile pursuits." HOT SPRINGS, VA. Hot Stuart, N. VA—The Rev. A. L. Burrell of Scotville, N. Va., preached at South Chapel Sunday night, December 4 "What does the Gospel mean to you?" The service was interesting and instructive. There was a beautiful Christmas tree at South Chapel Monday night, December 25. Literary events at South Chapel included the Sabbath School. Short addresses by Mrs. M. L. Knight, N. F. Berry and W. R. Watkins. Leon S. 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Hirschburg was the orator The New York Times wrote in the A. M. F. Bulldock 420 South Eccleston room where advertisement inscriptions a news items will receive. The Ap can be secured are in large or small. All news items must be i. L. B. Moore of Howard University, Washington, D. C. is in the city, a guest of Dr. William A. Sinclair, 1221 Pine street. A marriage license has been issued to George H. White Jr. and Miss Arabella L. Brooks of 1220 Fairmount avenue. Miss Marian Baxter, a student of the Chrysanthemum Institute, is visiting her uncle Dr. W. A. Sinclair during the holidays. S. H. Dudley and S. H. Dudley, Jr. are guests at the Roadside Hotel. Mrs. I. C. Bunting, 3212 Lancaster avenue West Philadelphia, was the guest martin of Martin, 1208 Aresyle avenue, Baltimore, Friday of last week. Miss Annie Martin and Mrs Bunting spent the day in Washington visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Bunting returned home after stopping over in Elton and Wilmington. SHARON-FARRELL, PA SHARON-FARRELL, Pa.—The smoker at the home of Harry S. Molson was the scream of the social season. The mother of Wm. Banks of Sharou was his guest over the holidays. Mrs. Tamson Johns and Walter Akrum of Cold Center, Pa., is visiting relative and friend. Mrs. Wm. Jelson held a Christmastide service in his church Monday afternoon. The Church of God of Farrell had exercises of importance. Mrs. Luella Burgess read delightfully "The Leper." the junior and senior choruses rendered anthems; D. Phillips, Bass Washington Phillips, basso, sang. "Gently, Lord O Gently Lead Us." The Misses Twin Phillips also sang. D. J. Hill returned from the south-west, where he spent several weeks with friends and relatives. His brother Coleman accompanied him. He the Zion had exercises and the Christmas tree 'Many presents were given away. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lewis of Sharon spent the holidays in Carrollapolis, Pa. Miss Grace Hill and Master George Hill accompanied them. A Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Logan 83 Vista were largely attended. H. H. Ash and F. Wafit of Youngstown, O.; Fleming Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hodge, Mr. and Mrs. Douthitt, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Clayburn Chanelle, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fitch, Miss Rurke Burke, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lean, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. D. Meant U. S. Bray and G. W. J. Dore were present. Mrs. Bertha Hill gave her husband a surprise party on the occasion of his return from the southwest. Whist was the favorite game. Mr. and Mrs. Hodge were the winners. U. S. Bray Joseph Jackson, Edward Clark, H. B. Bledsoe, Mr. and Mrs. C. Chappelle, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. Claybourne, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Skinner, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Wylie, James Drafth, D. J. Hill, Wm. Damon, Paul Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Molson, Mrs. Agnes Grant and Effie Cannon were present. Miss Mabel Phillips of Detroit, Mich., is visiting her relatives in Farrell. Miss Phillips has spent much of her time at Wilberforce University, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rainey, celebrated their twelfth marriage anniversary on Christmas day. Many valuable gifts were fendered the Loring and happy couple. Watch meetings were observed in all the churches, large crowds being present to watch the passing of 1916. Mr. and Mrs. James Wiley spent the holiday season Washington, Pa. Mrs. Mary Washinton, Phi Jao left Monday morning for Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Mary Beckwith of Cleveland, O., was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Molson of 12 Trout street. She returned to her home Wednesday. George H. Clarke spent the holidays in Youngstown. Dr. William Writt is out of the city to spend the holidays. Ex-Congressman George Murray delivered a lecture in the First Baptist Church of Parrell last Wednesday evening. SCRANTON, PA. SCENTATION, Pa.—The Christmas cantata, "Saint Claus and Company," rendered by members of Bethel Sunday school, under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. L. 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Va—An interesting event of the Yuletide season here was the marriage of Miss Lula Mala Dickerson to Rector Charles Melver, general baggragmaster and assistant manager of the City Taxicab Company, which took place on 26, at 8 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kent, 1207 Baines street. A reception was held from 8 to 10 o'clock. Mrs. Melver is actively connected with Mrs. A. A. A. Melver, in addition to his other duties furnishes occasional news notes of the doings of the race to the local daily. BALTIMORE MD BALTHORE, Md.-Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilkins entertained the monthly mering of the Maryland Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Association at Paca Hall Monday night. Following a brief business session, the evening was given over to a social affair, attended by the wives of the doctors and several other ladies, including Miss Orra Weaver of New York City. The Progressive Suffrage Club met at the residence of Mrs. Mason A. Hawkins last Saturday night, where an address was given by T. Montgomery Gregory of Washington urging woman suffrage. Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Browne entertained the Saturday Whist Club the other evening. Among those present were: Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Chissell, Dr. and Howard E. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Truly Hatchett, Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Tully Drenther and Dr. and Mrs. E. V. Fitzgerald. John H. Murphy, publisher of the Afro-American, celebrated his seventy-sixth birthday Christmas by giving a family dinner at his home, 1320 Druid Hill avenue. The Rev. L. G. Jordan, foreign secretary of the National Baptist Convention, was the principal speaker at mass-metel of the Baptist Church in the interest of the missionaries. Dr. and Mrs. William L. Board Washington spent part of their hoo moon here last week. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Youngstown, Ohio—Mrs. J. D. Ramsey is the guest of relatives and friends in Smithfield, Pa. Robert M. and Chester Crumpler, graduates of Howard University, Washington, D. C., were successful candidates at the State bar examination last year for practice law in this city. Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey, Christmas with friends and Ravenna, Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Simpson were also there. Buckeye Lodge of Elks, No. 73, will give its annual reception and dance at Excelsior Parlor, March 8. Boyles' orchestra will furnish the music. This will be the last in that hall, as the building is to be rebuilt for a theater. Mrs. Charles Reves is the guest of relatives in South Carolina. Mrs. Scott of 488 St. Louis avenue left Monday for North Carolina for the winter. Mrs Samuel Homes was called to Huntington, W. Va., on account of the serious condition of R. J. Perkins. All the churches held special Christmas services and treats for the children. The St. Augustine Mission held services at 6 o'clock in the morning. On Monday, the church held a gathering from 11 to 12, to have a full choir. The Rev. John Qgborn is the recorder. HOLLY SPRINGS MISS HOLLY SPRINGS. Miss.—The annual conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church convened December 12-18 at this place. Most of the meetings were held at Asbury M. E. Church and at the M. I. College. The conference was a big success and showed much improvement. Thousands of dollars were raised for general funds. Bishop N. C. Cleaves of Jackson, Tenn., presided over the conference. The Rev. T. H. Dowsing was given the Holly Springs station. The student body of Rust, together with members of the faculty, attended church at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday, December 31. The Rev. T. H. Dowsing preached his first sermon at Anderson's chapel, C. M. E. Church. The sermon was enjoyed by all. A large collection was taken A most beautiful wedding was solemnized Sunday, December 24, when Miss Annie Wilkerson of this city was given in marriage to Clifton Jackson of Potts Camp, Miss. The home of the girl was at the home. The scene was the scene of the marriage. The Rev M. Tallot of this city read the ceremony and Odell Richardson performed at the piano. They will reside at Potts Camp. A number of excellent addresses have been given recently at Rust by distinguished author, Dr. W. H. Waters, president of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga.; Dr. Condell of London, England; Dr. Johnson, secretary Y. M. C. A.; Dr. I. M. Page and Dr. Sutton E. Griggs. The last two presented their latest and most helpful books: "The Girl Who disappeared Last" and "The Lady Who appeared Last." A number of copies were-purchased by the student body. Isaiah Cox of this city spent a few days in Memphis last week, stopping at the home of Mrs. Ora Young and Mr. Roberts, 364. While in the city he visited the Tubercule Baptist Church, Georgia street; Metropolitan Baptist Church, Fourth street, and New Prospect Baptist Church, Allen street, where he spoke on "God Wants a Man." Dr. W. D. Wilson of Okalona, Miss, editor of the Okalona Weekly News, was in the city some weeks ago on business. He reported much success with his paper. Dr. B. S. Ingram, a graduate from the dental department, Washington, D. C, has located in this city. Already office has been overflowing with work. Christmas holidays brought home a number of teachers of this city who have distant schools. Among the many are: Misses Cherry Clay, Annie Wilkerson, Amanda Jeffries, Rubie McGhee, Corillian Payne, Mary Ann and Dixie Bell. Sam Brooks and Miss Rosa Wells of this city were united in marriage Sunday, December 31', at the home of the bishop. S. M. Thompson of this city spent last week in Bypaia, visiting friends and relatives. He was entertained Thursday night at a social. Mrs Harriet Boystot of Water Valley visited her grandchildren and daughter, Mrs. Emma Seldon, in this city, December 15, returning home on December 17. Mrs. Nielson Rankins of Bynahla spent a few days in the city last week, visiting Miss-Bessie Kanhns. The Rev C. A. Greer has been elected pastor of City Baptist Church of Oxford, Miss. Rev. Greer is also principal of the Baptist Normal Institute in this city. Santana was given Friday night, December 29, in Rust Chapel, which was a big success. YAZOO CITY. MISS. YAXXO CRTV, Miss.-Miss Beaule Johnson is at home on vacation, her school having closed for the holidays. Veinon R. Lee, a graduate of the A. and M. College, is from the industrial normal department, is a fine shoemaker and enjoys a large patronage at 112 The University of Chicago, to the race. In his shop also can be found much good reading, especially the New York Age. enman, L. R. Tyler motored in from North Yazoo City, after having made his usual small trip, and took the letter carriers and mailmen, and the preman at the custom house to his well equipped residence. Mrs. K. B. J. Bamison is her daughter at Clarksville, Tex. Misses Bertha and A. Joe Lee exington, Miss. are with their Joe Lee, 348 North. These the ladies are always some visitors and have added men to the social functions at the beautiful and well appointed home of their cousin, Miss Ethel Lee, who is the principal of the Sunflower City School, and who is also at home for the holidays. The company will hold a celebration in the state. Mr. Fleitner is been known as the "rich man's carpenter" as he usually is employed by more rich men than any man in the South. LOS ANGELES CAL Los ANGELES, Cal.—The Christmas tree exercises of the Zion Sunday school was held Saturday night, December 23. The children acquitted themselves well and pleasing comments to banks and Mrs. J. P. Bynum. Many gifts were given and Pastor Robeson smiled with glee as he was profusely burdened with the remembrances of friends. The Missionary Society was the guest of Rev. B. C. Robeson and D. Goodlow at the parsonage session of the regular social gathering. After an entertaining of entertainment all were ushered to the dining room, where a delicious dinner was served. Goodlow, assisted by the chef of batchelor's headquarters', reigned in the kitchen. The turkey received an awful lacing during the season. Rev. B. C. Robeson and Mrs. D. Bynum the guests of Mrs. Chaney Jones Sunday at a sumptuous repast Christmas Day. Rev. B. C. Robeson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Miller, Rev. M. T. B. Bynum and the Misses and E. Osborne more than held their own as they assisted in Bynum in holding a poor mortem examination. Bynum in holding a well-dressed but deceased child. Mrs. C. A. Spears Bass, editor of the California Eagle, was the speaker of the afternoon at the Fortum Sunday. Mrs. Bass is one of our talented women who always play their part well in my endeavor worthy of consideration. Our force are battling with vigue. This force is assaulted and no more shall control breezes disturb our equanimity. The Tribe of Simeon, led by Mrs. Chauy Jones, is at the head of this movement. The worst storm in twenty-five years swept over Southern California Sunday, December 24. Hines Nough and Miss Pearl Nollinsworth worth New Orleans, Tee, were united in marriage Tuesday evening, December 26, by Rev. B. C. Roberson. FLORENCE S C FLORENCE, S. C.—At the annual sales day at Darlington on Tuesday the following persons were from Florence: Patricia K. E. Reed, M. S. Sweet and E. B. W. Brown. At the recent session of the Florence Missionary Baptist Union the Rev. C. T. Taylor, J. M. Lewis and E. Hunt reported. The Rev. J. P. Covington of Hundred, N. C., passed through the city recently entrusted to Marlott, S. C. Miss Rube-M. Webster has returned from a Christmas visit to Effingham, S. C. Dr. T. Gallant attended a meeting of the alumnae of Biddle University at Greenlee, S. C. CONTRARY People should marry their oppa- nents. Most people are convinced that they did-Louisville Courier-Journal ```markdown ``` HILLBURN, N. Y.—The Rev. Byron Gunner and the Rev. John A. Caldwell are on the sick list. Martin Suffern died very suddenly at his home on the Haverstraw road from rheumatism on December 29, aged 68 years. He leaves a wife, three sons and six daughters. Interment at Miahwah, M. J. Miss Laura Suffern and Nicholas Johnson of Paterson, N. J., were born on Mr. and Mrs. Powell's wedding Sunday. The Hillburn Big Five will play the R. C. A. C. of Paterson in Fireman's Hall, Hillburn, on Monday evening, January 8. Dancing after the game. Mrs. George Powell is on the sick list. Fred Margin and Ross Dunken of Holyoke, Mass, spent the holidays at the home of their parents, in Hillburn. ELMIRA, N. Y ELMARA, N. Y.-Miss Marie Moore spent the Christmas holidays in Owego, N. Y. Walter Taylor spent the Christmas holidays in Williamsport, Pa. Miss Mildred Laws spent the Christmas holidays in N. Y. and of Joseph Cunningham of Buffalo, N. Y. are the guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham of 627 William street Thomas Carter entertained at his Powell, Leo Gaunt and C. M. Howard, who enjoyed a fine turkey dinner. The author is Safety of the M. E. Zion Church presented the pastor, the Rev. L. L. Wood, with $30 in gold and 50 cents in silver. HEMPSTEAD. N. Y. HEMPSTEAD, N. Y.-Large crowds attended services at Zion Church last Sunday evening. Dr. Harvey delivered a sermon. Three people joined the church. The large crowd remained for watch services. The church presented the pastor with a nice purse. The Christmas exercises on Friday evening was a grand success, many presents being presented to the people, both young as well as old. Mrs. Hazel Shenherd and husband of Freeport spent Monday in Hempstead as the guest of her mother, Mrs. Amble, on Front street. Mrs. Grizzel Gilmore, who has been indisposed for some time, is feeling like herself again. William Holmand and Daniel Trelwell were well remembered by the different banks by which they have been employed for many years. Miss Lucy Carter, who is president of the Pulpit Ald Society, had charge of the refreshment, table on Monday evening at the emancipation celebration. Miss Grace Jackson spent last Monday in Westbury at a reunion of the family. Mrs. A. A. Wells and Mrs. Henri- dine Appent New Year's day in Hempstead. BINGHAMTON, N. Y. BINGHAMTON, N. Y. — The Spindy services of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church was largely attended. The pastor, the Rev. M. Lonzo, preached at both services. A large crowd assembled in prayer, while the old, year rolled away and the new, year came in. The fire and umbrella drill will be given at the St. Paul's Church Tuesday evening, January 9, under the direction of Professor Gumbs. Refreshments will be served after the entertainment. A very fine program was rendered at the Frederick Douglass Lyceum Sunday under the direction of Mrs. Luella Washington the Sunday Mr. Blackburn the program in charge. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Barker wish to thank friends and neighbors—that assisted them during the illness and death of their child, and also wish to thank the Junior Choir. Miss Edna Payne of New York City is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesleyey the place. Her父亲 Payne has returned from Abanty N. Y. and is stopping at Mr. Drew's Susquehanna街. Master Andrew Brannie is spending the holidays with his father in the Metropolis. Miss Bertha Robinson is on the sick list. Mrs. Emma Hazel 155 Susquehanna street, met with a painful accident. She slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk. Her many friends hone to see her on again. Mrs. Lena Rowe is spending the holidays in New York City. J. Arthur Ertzy, who has been ill, is able to be out again. Cyrus Tohias is spending the holidays with his mother at Bridgeport, Conn. Mrs. Richard Hill of Ithaca, N. Y., was the week-end quest of her niece, Mrs. Joseph Revereville, 66 Sherman place, has been having trouble with his wife, is able to be out again. Miss Eileen Mae Jackson of 56 Sherman place, and Charles Seth Copes, both formerly of Auburn, N. V., were married by the Rev. G. A. Lonzo, December 30, 1916. Mrs. Ruth Jackson will make her home with her grandmother, Mrs. Charles S. Cones, Bindhamton, N. Y. Mrs. Eleanor Northim of Auburn, N. Y. is visiting Mrs. Charles S. Copes, 56 Sherman place. Sheba Chapter, 3. O. E. S. hadd, election day, Wednesday night, December 27, 1916, as follows: Worthy Mrs. Hattie Day; worthy pastor, Mrs. Harry Bryan; associate matron, Mrs. Florence McDaniel; treasurer-Mrs. Anna Jackson; secretary, Mrs. Levander Blond; conductress, Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace; associate conductress, Mrs. Dorothy Bryan; warder, Mrs. Martha Dorsely; sentir, Mr. OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE Adam Day; Adah. Mrs. Carrie Lipscomb; Ruth. Mrs. Bessie Wallace; Mary Jennec; Jennie Thomas; Martha. Mrs Juda Lipscomb; Electa, Mrs. Eva Reynolds. SCHENECTADY N Y SCHEMECADY, N. Y.-Mrs. Roband Johnson is the proud mother of a baby boy. The last meeting of the Lydia Lee Thompson Club was held at the home of Mrs. T. Ricke in Scotia. At the meeting it was decided to give Christmas baskets to six old ladies of the city. The Rev. Mr. Carter and Mr. Allen returned to Schenectady to spend Christmas as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhinehart. ROSSVILLE, N. Y. ROSSELLY, N. Y.-The Rev. J. S. Decker spoke at the morning service at A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday morning. In the evening the pastor, the Rev. J. D. Virgil, delivered the Christmas sermon, speaking from Matthew 2:1-2; subject, "The Seekers from Afar." The third quarterly conference was held Tuesday, December 19, presided over by the newly-appointed presiding elder, the Rev. George E. Ferris. The Sunday school held its annual jubilee on New Year's night. Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Virgil were enthralled by the presence of Mr. and Mrs. George Hunter Christmas day. Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Finney of West Brighton and Mrs. Alice Bell of New York City. The evening passed pleasantly. Vocal and instrumental solos were rendered. UTICA. N. Y. UTICA, N. Y.—Last Sunday afternoon and evening marked the celebrating epoch of the Negroes of Central New York, when they dedicated the new edifice of worship to be known as "Hope Chapel Union Church." It seemed almost impossible to have such a palatial home of worship in the city before the new disappointing, owing to the non-appearance of Mrs. B.A. Sannick of Frankfort, N.Y., who was to sing several selections. In the evening the Rev. Dr. Pheps preached a very interesting sermon to a well-filled house. Short and interesting remarks were made by Rev. Zada of the Italian Episcopal-Church. The presentation of a shab of welcome to the church was attended by the members of the church from Conquest Court, No. 12, Order of Calante, was made by Mrs. Etta Edmonson, with a beautiful address by her in behalf of the sisters. A beautiful painting, to commemorate the memory of the late Floyd Persette of Damon Lodge, No. 6, K. of P., was presented by Albert F. Bennett in behalf of brother Pythianus, the master of the church. The leadership of the charioter James E. Wormworth, and several solos rendered by Hope Chapel's new quartet, are to be commended. The first collection in the new church for the afternoon and evening services was $162.30. The Rev. Mr. Strother is to be commended for his uniting and ceaseless efforts to make the new church a surety, the people of the race are proud of the new edifice of worship, and the services will be held each evening during the week. Mime. Laura Moss and the little Grimes quartet represented Hope Chapel at the Y. M. C. A. All churches the city sang Festival on New Year's Day. William Bryant of New York City is entertaining highly at the Imperial Hotel cabaret, with Titus and Harrison forming the Imperial Trio. Mrs. Walter Brooks and .son of Omaha, Neb., are visiting her sister-in-law, Sarah Thomas, at the Imperial Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pattillo of Norwich, N. Y., were the guests of Mrs. Sarah Thomas and attended the dedicatory exercises at Hope Chapel last Sunday. Elder George Evans, pastor of the Church of God and Saints of Christ, has gone to Philadelphia, Pa., to the bedside of Bishop Crowdy, who is very ill. Miss Elizabeth Horton of Schenectad, N. Y., is visiting her father and Mrs. Dobie New Year's week. Miss Smith and Mrs. Domato, who spent the holidays with their aunt, Mrs. John Buck of Seneca street, have returned to their homes in Wettonta, N. Mrs. Lee Dobie, who has been very ill the past two weeks, is able to be around and attend to her duties. Mrs. Elizabeth Lavender, better known as "Ma, or Mother Lavender," gave her annual New Year's dinner to the poor of Utica and vicinity. She fed two hundred and eighty-two people from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to mary, tiffany, en lamb and many others praising Mother Lavender's generosity. Her son, Amos Lavender, acted as carver, with his wife and daughter and several friends of the family assisting. The affair went off splendidly. We wish and hope that Sister or Mother Lavender may serve sixteen more annual dinners, by the help of God, to the poor of Utica. On last Wednesday, in Newark, N. Jr., occurred the death of James H. Costello, formerly of New York City. Costello was born in 1650 and when a boy bought to this city and reared and educated, Mr. Costello was a musician, his instrument being the violin. "He was better known as "Costly, the barber." He maintained a barber shop on Washington and Seneca street until a few years ago, when he went to New- ark, N. J., to live with his daughter, Mr. Costello leaves his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Harris; his mother, Mrs. Mary Brewster; brother, Albert Costello, and sister, Mrs. Sarah Thomas, all of this city, to mourn his olds. Mrs. James Costello and Mrs. May Harris left Tuesday for their homes in Newark, N. J., after burying Mr. Costello-Saturday in Forest Hemetery. VONKERS, N. Y. YONKERS, N. Y.—Mrs. Jason Brown of Culver street has moved to New York. Miss Nancy Esquard was married to Mr. Roman at 228 New Main street last Thursday evening. The Rev. John J. Smyer performed the ceremony. Sunday, December 31, found the members and friends of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church crowded in their pews to greet Bishop George L. Blackwell, who delivered a soul-sitting service. He also attended the Sunday school in the afternoon. Dr. John J. Smyer is the pastor. Sunday school in the afternoon was well attended. Class 3. Mrs. Smyer, teacher, was the banner. Superintendent Evans conducted the school. The Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Sunday School held its Christmas exercises and Christmas tree last Thursday evening. The church was prettily decorated. The exercises was far above the average. Each child and member of the school received a present, and bags of candy from the tree. Superintendent Evans was highly congratulated on the success of the tree. The exercises were under the direction of Mrs. Mary Smyer and Mrs. Anna D. Borden. Julius Hockaday, a teacher of Raleigh, N. C., recently of Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., visited friends in Yonkers last Tuesday. Mrs. Mickens of School street lost her daughter Emma by death last Sunday evening. Little Emma had been a little sufferer. Mrs. James Foster of Irving place visited relatives in Jersey Sunday, December 31. Charles S. Evans visited friends in White Plains, Monday, January 1. POUGHKEEPSIE N. Y POUCHKEEIS, N. Y.—Services of the Sabbath at the Smith Street A. M. E. Zion Church were attended by large gatherings and there were two conversions: Mrs. Jennek Johnson and Mrs. Minnie Watson. The Rev. Mrs. Senora Hall, who is conducting revival services here, was the speaker at both services. Isaac Bishir is seriously ill at Vassasbury Hospital and Lev Hashbrouch of Middletown was a recent guest at dinner of the Rev. and Mrs. C. Van Buren at the Shepherd's Haven. A sumptuous turkey dinner was served the scholars of the Zion Sabbath school last Wednesday evening in the lecture room. A large Christmas tree, with its customary functions, was in evidence. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green are the parents of twin boys, born last Thursday. Mother and children are doing well. Miss Susie Van Buren was the guest at dinner Friday afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Rose; 30 East Mansion street. Mrs. Madalean Gaskill of Brooklyn spent Christmas in this city, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. Van Buren and family, at the Shepherd's Haven. Zion cheered the heart of several of her aged members Christmas by a cash donation. Mrs. Margaret Atkins and Miss Katherin St. Paul, at Vassar Brothers' Hospital, are both regaining their health. The Rev. and Mrs. Van Buren and Miss Martha Allen of this city and Chester Fairfax of New Haven, Conn. were guests at dinner Christmas of Mrs. Martha Rhodes and family, 217 Union street. Everybody invited to attend the revival services now in progress at the Smith Street Zion, conducted by Mrs. Scorpion Hill. Everybody Pongkcepians spent the New Year in the metropolis Mrs. A. Taylor of Troy, N. Y., spent New Year's as the guest of Mrs. Wm. Haff. There will be a cake and apron sale on January 10, given by the Court of Calanthe, a branch of the K. of P. It will be held at 16 Crannell street, at Mrs. S. Glasscoe's house. Washington is on the sick list. Miss Amanda is spending her vacation in New York and the guest of Mrs. Lillian Trott of Harlem. Miss Bertha D. White of Orange. N. J., spent the holidays as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Crawford McGerald of 7 East Mansion street. Miss Hortense Haff is spending the holidays in New Haven, Conn. Isaac Elfting was removed to Vassar Hospital the past week, quite sick. George Tunison, Sr., spent the holiday in HIll. Mrs. Samuel Williams of East Mansion street is visiting friends in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, December 26, the Ebenecer Baptist Sunday school enjoyed a diner at 5 o'clock and in the evening the Christmas tree was laden down with gifts. After the, exercises the presents were distributed. All had a delightful time. On Friday evening an old-fashioned prayer meeting, full of the Holy Spirit, was held. Sunday services at the Ebenecer Baptist Church was an usual. The pastor, Rev. Chas. S. Frantz, prepared to an appreciative audience; 0:45 a.m., from Isaiah 32:18; and at 7:45 a.m., from Revelation 1:8. Sunday school at 3 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 4 p.m. The church was well fitted for watch meeting. Service rose for prayers. The regular business meeting of the Ebenecer Baptist Church was held Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. The pastor, the founder of the church who has served the people spiritfully was unanimously elected for life, after which the following officers were elected: Mrs. J. R. W. Harden, church clerk; Mrs. M. Mayfield, assistant; Hugh Mayfield, treasurer; W. Ellis, music director; Mrs. C. S. Fariess, organist. NEWBURGH: N. Y. NEWHURST, N.Y.—Miss Lillian Taylor entertained a few friends at her home on Friday evening. Music and games were enjoyed, and refreshments were served. Among those, present were the Misses Julia and Gertrude Jamison, Ethel Ford, Edna Jones, Miss Tayla and W. Bailey, R. Ragsdale, J. Ready, C. Taylor, R. Taylor and L. Ray Hasbrouck. Miss Taylor returned to onkers on Monday. Witch night selections were held at the A. M. Y. Church, Sunday evening and were largely attended. Those present united with the church. Dewey Bealey of Middleton, spent New Years in town as the guest of LeRoy Hasbrouck. Miss Ethel Ford spent several days at Middletown last week visiting Miss Mildred Hasbrouck. Mrs. Amelia-Van. Lieu is seriously ill at her home in Washington street. Mrs. Margaret Bell attended a dance at Casino, New York, on Monday night. W. E. McPherson, a former Pullman porter, has opened a first-class club at 17 South Johnston street, known as the Bi-Monthly Club, incorporated. H. Butler is associated with Mr. McPherson, and the gentlemen extend a hearty meal to their friends from New York, Buffalo, Montreal and other cities. WHITE PLAINS, N. Y. White Plains, N. Y.-On Wednesday evening, December 20, 1916, White Plains Council, No. 20, held a eucharist and dance. The affair was a financial success and an advertisement for our order in that section of the State. The committee were of the highest grade and the eucharis winners felt they had been awarded valuable Christmas presents. No. 20 is the oldest council in Westchester County and has within its ranks two of the famous men of our order. Fast State Councilors Frederick E. Parker and Charles E. Johne, of whom they are very proud. After January 1, 1917, the council will meet on the second and fourth days of each month in Odd Fellows street. White Plains, instead of meeting at their present place of meeting, all councils, particularly those in Westchester County, please note. This Council belag located in the central part of Westchester County, has on many occasions allowed the use of their meeting hall to the Past Councillors' Association and County Council of Westchester County, also for joint meetings on visits of state officers. SCHENECTADY. N. Y Schenectady, N. Y.—Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vroman spent Christmas at the home of Mr. Vroman's sister, Mrs. Hicks, Newburg, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Williams and daughter Christmas in Saratoga. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith and Mr. Edward Smith spent Christmas at Round Lake. Mrs. Ada Murray of Rochester is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Wormslay. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and grandson of Auburn are now visiting their daughter, Mrs. P. Brooster. Frank Holbock, Jr. married in Boaton on Christmas day, has returned to Schenectady with his bride. Mr. and Mrs. Wormslay and Mrs. Murray spent Christmas with Mrs. Leonard at Johnstown, N. Y. Mrs. Geneva Buffalina spent New York with her uncle in Johnstown, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Childs entertained a few of their friends to a delicious dinner Christmas day. The A. M. E. Zion Church held its Christmas exercises at the church on Thursday evening, December 8. There was, a well-rendered program which everyone enjoyed. All went home with a happy heart after rovelling the city presents and refreshments of cane pop-corn and ice cream and cake. ROSSVILLE. N. Y. ROSSVILLE, N. Y. — The services were well attended at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Billy publicity, the publicity book services, speaking in the publicity in the Eighty-sixth Psalm, Sixth Verse; in the evening from II Corinthians 5:17, Subject, "Christ's Power Transforming the World." The sermon was an appropriate offer for the close of the old year. The watch night service was punctuated with many strong testimonies. Annual jubilee of the Sunday school was held New Year's night. An elaborate program was rendered by the children, whose hearts were made glad by many beautiful presents. Francis M. Henry is the very efficient superintendent. Many friends and relatives of the membership from the city were present. The revival will be started this coming Sunday. We will be quarterly. The Rev. Goo, E. Ferris, presiding elder, will presch a afternoon and evening. The "Y" Society will meet at the parsonage Wednesday night. Miss Helen Henry, the newly elected president, will join her. Mr. H. Richardson, mother of the wife of the pastor, who has been spending the holidays at the parsonage. was taken suddenly ill with gripe, but is now convalescent. Mrs. Henrietta Bishop, one of the pioneer residents of Rossville, left, on Thursday, for Roanoke, Va., where she will spend the winter with her two sons. Miss Olivia A. Virgil, a teacher of the New York Public Schools, who left the city in November, on sick leave, for Baltimore, writes that she is very much improved. A family reunion was held Christmas Day at the home of Francis M. Henry, Miss Josephine Henry and the children of Mr. Henry were all present. ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROCKSTER, N. Y.-George Young of Younce's Book Exchange, New York, was in the city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Kent entertained at a five-course dinner Christmas day, John G. Lee-and son, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Herndon, Miss Marion Cottoms, Miss Celestine Kearner and Mr. and Mrs. W. Henry Green. Mr. and Mrs. John Rolels entertained Christmas day at dinner Mrs. Bessie Perry, Miss Emily Bennett, Herman Kenney of Geneva, N. Y., and Harold Williams of Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. W. Henry Green, 125 streets entertained thirty-five guests at a Christmas party last Monday evening. Music, games and dancing were the diversions of the evening. An appetizing repast was served by the hostess. Master Roscoe C. Howard of Pittsburgh, visited his brother during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kent, 125 floors entertained at dinner last Sunday Mrs. C. Mathews and Miss Lillian Jackson. The Allegro Club held a social session at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Lee, 108 Garson avenue, last Wednesday evening. The club presented Mrs. J. G. Lee with a beautiful recker. A delightful luncheon was seated. Class No. 7 held a Christmas party at the residence of Mrs. A. S. Jamason last Wednesday evening. The class presented their teacher, Mrs. S. C. Mathews, with a beautiful gas lamp. A dainty renast was served. Mr. and Mrs. W. Henry Green entertained at midnight luncheon New Year's Eve, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Shonits, Elsie Townes and Miss Lillian Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Herndoit entertained at dinner, Sunday, December 31, Mr. and Mrs. W. Henry Green and Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Rall. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Payne entertained at dinner Christmas Day the Rev. and Mrs. E. D. W. Jones, Mrs Katherine Beard and Mrs J. W. Clark were entertained at dinner December 25 by Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Johnson. The funeral of Mrs. Lena Roundtree was held from Mt. Olivet Baptist Church December 31, the Rev. L. B. Brown officiating. Deceased leaves two daughters, Cordellaid Dorothy Roundtree. She left $500 for the education of her two daughters. The remains were taken to Seneca Falls, N. Y., for burial. The W. H. and F. M. Society of Zion Church held their anniversary service last Sunday evening with a splendid program. Collection, $27. Judge Robert H. Terrell was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stockton, 672 Bay street, while in the city attending the emancipation celebration. The funeral of Grafton M. Jarratt held from A. M. E. Church Church at 2:30, the Rev. E. D. W. Jones officiating. The deceased leaves a father, Thomas Jarratt; three sisters; Mrs. Lott Brown; Amy and Dorothy Jarratt; one brother, Henry B. Jarratt. Mr. Jarratt was the preacher steward treasurer of the Intermediate C. E. Society and a member of the choir of Zion Church, also treasurer of the Allegro Club. The remains were to take Lodi, N. Y., for burial in the family lot. The floral tributes were many. Some items of the Emancipation Celebration which was held at Zion Church will appear in next week's issue. The Hon. J. W. Thompson entertained Hon. Judge Robert H. Terrell of Washington, D. C., the Rev. E. D. W. Jones and the Rev. James E. Mason at dinner at Powers Hotel Monday, January. About twenty-five young people went to Scottsville Monday evening to hear the Patterson Jubilee Singers. Mrs. Jackson Amiger has been spending a few days here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Bannister. Mr. Albert Marshall is much better but the rest is suffering with rheumatism. Miss Florence Johnson spent the holiday at her home here. Mr. Frank Simpson spent Christmas in Rochester, Mrs. S. D. Bannister was a Rochester visitor last week. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.-Andrew B. -Jackson of Schenectady, N. Y. and Miss Lavinia Lanman of Amsterdam, N. Y. were married on Wednesday, December 6, 1916, by the Rev. T. E. Bell at the parsonage of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. The Christmas tree of the Bap Sunday School was held at the church on December 27. On December 31 at 9:45 a.m. occurred the death of Charles H. Brown, aged 73 years, at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Brown. They deceased only survived his son, William. The Negro Agricultural and Technical College Controlled and Maintained by the Government of North Carolina and of the U. B. Open All the Year. FACTORY BEGINS SEMINAR Courses leading to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Mechanics For Catalog or other information address JAMES B. DUDLEY, President, Greenville, N. C. who died on December 20, by eleven days. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elise L. Holloway of Flatbush, N. Y., who arrived here on New Years day. The funeral was held on January 2 at 8 p.m., the Rev. E. U. A. Brooks, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church, officiating. The remains were taken to Fort Plain, N. Y., where he conducted a barber shop for nearly fifty years. Thomas E. Jones, for many years proprietor of the 'Porters' Rest, 18 Grown street, where he lived with his wife and son, died at the age of January 2 at 8 25 a.m. He had been sick for about two months. He was born at Richmond, Va., in 1856. He is survived by his wife, Rosie, to whom he had been married forty-two years; one brother, John Jones; the deceased will be held on January 4. The Rev. T. E. Bell, pastor of M. Olivet Baptist church, will officiate. The deceased was a deacon of this church. During the greater part of the twenty-five years that Mr. Jones lived in this city he was a depot porter for the Grand Union and United States Hotels. Miss Guila Pope, who has been visiting Miss Elsie Williams in Brooklyn during the holidays is home again. Last Sunday morning at the A. M. Zion Church the Rev. E. U. A. Brooks spoke on God's providence. In the afternoon he was "Temptation." At the watchmeeting service at 11 p.m.; his theme was "Gratitude and Hope." The white marble bank building, the new home of the Adriodack Trust Company, was opened for public inspection on January 1. It is handsomely appointed. Robert H. Marshall is the efficient messenger and confidential friend of which Senator Edgar Brackett is the president. The latter is the only wealthy man of this city employing a colored chauffeur, George Holley, and a colored coachman, James Brown. Mrs. Chapman of Albany, was the week-end guest of Mrs. J. Spriggs. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelly are spending the winter in Florida. After spending the past few weeks here with his family, Ben Pope, Sr., on January 2nd, left for Glyndon, MD. On New Years night a party was given at the Dancing Academy by the Good Samaritans. Frank Allen the gospel singer of Atlantic City, N. J., was in the city last summer. Special services will be held this week and next week at the Zion Church. On January 24 the Electric Club will give a patriotic entertainment. The Rev. J. H. Ellison presiding elder, will hold quarterly meeting and quarterly conference on January 28 and 29. ELMIRA N. Y. ELMIRA N. Y. - The Rev. M. P. Cole pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. Church is slowly convulsing. Comrade Cross is quite ill at his home on Dickinson street. Miss Ruth Moore is spending Christmas with her father in this city. The Rev. E. I. Butler conducted the watch night services at the Beelb A. M. Church in the absence of the pastor. George Brown of Dickins street has been quite ill but is improving. Miss Hazel Jamison of Williamsport is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jess Moore. Miss Edna Pinkney of Baldwin street, is suffering with an attack of plenure. Wm. Sykes of Binghamton spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Braxto B. Sykes of Benjamin street. Miss Minnie Saunders and Miss Edith Hawkins of Albany, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baldwin street during the holidays. Miss Ida Cohan of Clinton street, spent Sunday visiting friends in Pen Yan. If you want to find out what is going on in Elmira among the leading colored people buy The New York Acc. Miss Mildred Laws will see that each subscriber gets his paper. If any one is missed phone Ms. C. H. Little or Mrs. Sarah Howard. Our motto is "Boost The Acc." The Sunday School Christmas Tree exercises at the Douglas Memorial Zion Church were largely attended Christmas night. Aside from the regular exercises by the children, Phillip Tonille Provor of the Southland Nightlife, Jubilee Singers rereded a solo entitled "Bethlehem" and Mr. George Williams read a paper on "The Birth of Christ." Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cunningham of Buffalo, spent the holidays in our city, guests of Mrs. Lizzie Cunningham, 627 William street. The men of zion gave a smoker and supper in the parlor of the church Wednesday evening, December 27, when the doctor of offices held, resulting as follows: President, Lewis Brown; vice-president, M. G. F. Brooks; secretary, Grafton K. Dorsey; treasurer, C. L. Vanputten. Mrs. Thomas Carter of 513 Partridge street, entertained Monday afternoon in a large reception from two to four. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davia, Mrs. Mary Colbert, Mrs. Judson Moore, Mr. ad Mrs. Hawen Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gant, Mrs. Sarah Howard, Mrs. Charlotte Greene, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Williams, Mrs. Kernin, Hal Meese, Mrs. Vance Missey, Ruth White, Blanche Carter, Minnie C. Jones, Erie C. Messra, Loreah Sone, Perry Thomas, C. M. Holliday, Brooker Mr. and Mra. George Carloff Honeye Falls, spent the holidays in mira, the guests of their father, Mr. Johnson. NYACK, N. Y. NYACK, N. Y.-Mrs. Long of Jersey City preached to a large congregation at Pilgrim Baptist Church Sunday, December 31. Pastor - R. H./Robinson preached a very pleasing sermon in the evening and commended on the good work that the missionary society is doing under the leadership of Mrs. M. J. Stevenson, president. On Monday evening, January 1, the Lifes Social Club of Nyack surpassed Mrs. J. T. Simmons and Mrs. Dave Stroud of Burd street. Among those present were and Mrs. William Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Fitchett, Mr. and Mrs. L. Duggar, Mr. and Mrs. P. Porter, Mrs. Charles Wood. A pleasant evening was spent. Mrs. Sarah Cook and daughter, Mads of Jackson avenue, left Saturday, December 30, for Charleston, S. C. to visit relatives for two-months. H. Bell and William Tenney, and Mr. Carter of Burd street spent last Monday in Englewood, N. J. Auburn, N. Y. -Miss Mable Reed and Telson Ray of Marcellus, spent Friday in Syracuse, calling on friends. The Misses Evelyn and Isabel Diggs attended the New Year's dance in Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardy entertained the following of dinner. Christmas day: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richardson, Miss Alice Lucas and Mr. Newport. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, the Christmas holidays in Schenectady, guests of friends. Messrs. Chas. Whittier and Paul Evans of Geneva and Miss Beatriz Myrs of Syracuse, were the guests of the Misses Digga, New Year's day. Mr.和新port, daughter, Miss Jenny of Ithaca, were the guests of Mr.和新port, Charles Hardy, Sunday. Miss Ethelra Richardson has been on the slick list. Miss Mildred and Lawrence Kenny of Geneva spent New Years day in Auburn, the guest of Miss Leora Brown. Miss Alloo Lucas spent Friday, calling on friends in Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Thompson of Scottville and Claude M. Youngs of Aurora, were the Christmas day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Freeman and daughter, Misa Lucy, of the Ennacquation Proclamation Celebration will be given in next week's issue. Wallace Fletcher of Clyde was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smith recently; L E ROY. N. Y LE ROY, N. Y. Le Roy, R. Mn. Knight of Rochester, are spanning New Years day with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Alexander of Le Roy. The Rev. and Mrs. Jas. E. Rose left New Years day for Rochester, where they will attend the Emancipation Celebration. While in the city they will be the guests of the Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Kearney. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Alexander entertained at dinner New York City. Mrs. Kearney, Selec of Pavilion, Mrs John Lewis and Miss Esther Lewis of Southbridge and Abeck Gardner and Mrs Knight of Rochester. Misses Gertrude Stevenson and Anna Sellers who have been visiting friends in New York City are expected home the latter part of this week. Watch night services at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday night were largely attended. --- Retired at the Fort Office at New York as Second Class Matter. Published on Thursday of every week by Fred R. Moore, 287 W. 46th Street, New York. Pittsburgh, Bryant SILK. FRED R. MOORE.....Publisher and Editor LUCIEN A. WALTON, Boston and Dramatic Editor LUCIEN H. WHITE.....City Editor BUGENE L. MOORE.....Advertising Agent JAMES W. JOHNSON.....Contributing Editor London Office, 17 Green Street, Charing Cross Roads, E.C. Address all letters and make all checks and money orders payable to THE NEW YORK AGR. Subscriptions by Mail, Postpaid. 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Nevertheless, thousands of dollars were raised and used during 1916 to improve the economic, moral and educational status of the colored people of New York City and its environs. The personalities directing many organizations, formed to advance the interests of the Negroes of Greater New York, are too little known to the public. Few members of the race outside of those who have the good fortune to serve on committees with these friends are given an opportunity to appreciate their real worth to the Negro and to the community. THE ACE believes if a larger proportion of colored citizens had a fuller appreciation of the effective work being done in New York on behalf of the race that the moral support accorded our white friends in their endeavors would increase correspondently. As a true friend of the Negro in and out of season the name of Baldwin stands out pre-eminently. The late William H. Baldwin, Jr., was one of Booker T. Washington's warmest admirers, and it is no secret that the railroad magnate gave the Tuskegeean much valuable advice and aid. At the death of Mr. Baldwin his wife, a woman of broad sympathies and generous to a degree, became deeply interested in the race problem, and for a number of years was the moving spirit of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. Owing to all health she found it necessary a few years ago to resign as a member of the various committees of which she was a member. Her son, William H. Baldwin, 3rd, a young journalist of pronounce, then became identified with the National League on Urban conditions Among Negroes, of which he is now secretary, and other agencies working for the Negro's uplift. L. Hollingsworth Wood, a lawyer at 20 Nassau street, probably devotes more time to Negro welfare work than any other white person in New York. Mr. Wood succeeded Mrs. Baldwin as head of the Urban League. Those well acquainted with him often wonder which is nearer to his heart, the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School at Kings Park, L. I., of which he is the ruling spirit, or the Urban League. Mr. Wood, when asked the question, naively answers, "Both." Mr. Wood is an indefatigable worker, a disciple of optimism and one who believes in "the brotherhood of man" in its literal sense. Both the orphanage and the league have made great strides during his regime. VIEWS and REVIEWS THE REPLY TO GERMANY'S PEACE OFFER. The reply of the Allied Powers to Germany's peace proposition amounts to a flat refusal. They refer to Germany's offer as "pretended propositions of peace," "sham proposal," "sham offers"; and declare that the object of the overtures is to create dissension in public opinion in the allied countries. The reply briefly rehearses what took place immediately before the outbreak, and blames Germany for beginning the conflict. The wrongs done to Belgium are set forth. The two following paragraphs give the gist of the communication: The allied nations have sustained for thirty months a war they did everything to avoid. They have shown by their acts their attachment to peace. That attachment is as strong to-day as it was in 1914. But it is not upon the word of Germany after the violation of its engagements that the peace broken by her may be based. Fully conscious of the gravity of this moment, but equally conscious of its requirements, the allied Governments, closely united to one another and in perfect sympathy with their peoples, refuse to consider a proposal which is empty and insincere. Once again the Allies declare that no peace is possible so long as they have not secured reparation for violated rights and liberties, the recognition of the principle of nationalities and of the free existence of small States; so long as they have not brought about a settlement calculated to end once and for all forces which have constituted a perpetual menace to the nations and to afford the only effective guarantee for the future security of the world. Somehow the reply of the Allied Governments does not seem to rise to Germany's offer. Grant that Germany did open the conflict, grant that she did reject all attempts made by the Entente to preserve peace, grant that she has violated all established international law and rules of warfare; if she is now willing to discuss terms of peace, why should not the powers that were and still are in favor of peace discuss those terms with her? Why should the Allies not name to Germany the terms on which they will discuss peace? Do they feel that it is preferable to lick Germany in order to get what might be secured through negotiations? Unless the Allies have certain knowledge that Germany is on the verge of collapse, their declaration that "no peace is possible so long as they have not secured reparation for violated rights and liberties" is sheer boasting. It is also difficult to reconcile the declaration about the "free existence of small states" with the records of some of the Allied Powers, especially England and Belgium. We repeat that the reply of the Allies does not seem to rise to and meet the propositions made by Germany in her peace offer. BOMBAST. We have been pleased to receive a number of writers and other leading men commending the work which appeared in this column some weeks ago, speak of a kindred fault commonly committed in use of bombastic language. Bombast is defined as—high-sounding wee agent language, especially on unimportant sights and high-sounding for the occasion. From the definition, we can see that bombastic or compound. The use of inflated and exaggerated writing on some vital question, we may call it of such language in writing on an ordinary pound bombast. The observation might be white writers are commonly guilty of compound ocre colored writers are generally given to the bast. The reason for this is that most color all are not engaged in writing on ordinary to what is to them the most vital question in the tion. Compound bombast is still a common fault on rural papers. It is still their style to be d a local wedding, and to write up a dance at always by paraphrasing Byron's famous star line: to receive a nu- commending t umn some week nonly commi- tion high-sounding on unimporta- tion occasion. can see that b of inflated an- dion, we may ca- ing on an ordina- tion;ervation might guilty of com- generally given in that most com- ting on ordina- tional question in still a common their style to be write up a dance eron's famous We have been pleased to receive a number of letters from ministers and other leading men commending the article "Emotionalism," which appeared in this column some weeks ago. So we dare now to speak of a kindred fault commonly committed by writers; that is the use of bombastic language. Bombast is defined as—high-sounding words; inflated or extravagant language, especially on unimportant subjects; words too big and high-sounding for the occasion. From the definition, we can see that bombast may be either simple or compound. The use of inflated and extravagant language in writing on some vital question, we may call simple bombast; the use of such language in writing on an ordinary topic, we may call compound bombast. The observation might be made that mediocre white writers are commonly guilty of compound bombast, and mediocre colored writers are generally given to the use of simple bombast. The reason for this is that most colored people who write at all are not engaged in writing on ordinary topics, but in writing on what is to them the most vital question in the world, the race question. Compound bombast is still a common fault among white writers on rural papers. It is still their style to be dithyrambic, in reporting a local wedding, and to write up a dance at the Odd Fellows' hall always by paraphrasing Byron's famous stanza beginning with the line: "There was a sound of revelry by night." And it is not so many years ago since that style of writing was in vogue on the big dailies. James Russell Lowell poked fun at it; and in "Bigelow Papers" he drew up a list of plain statements with their bombastic equivalents, as used by newspaper reporters. We take the following illustrations from that list: Was hanged. Was launched into eternity. When the halter was placed around his neck. When the fatal noose was adjusted about the neck of the unfortunate victim of his own unbridled passions. A great crowd came to see. A vast oncourse assembled to witness. years ago since James Russi e drew up a list, as used by b ions from that Was around When about the tom of mgo since that style of writing was mes Russell Lowell poked fun at it; up a list of plain statements with used by newspaper reporters. We from that list: Was launched into eternity. When the fatal noose was adjusted about the neck of the unfortunate vic- tim of his own unbridled passions. And it is not so many years ago since that style of writing was in vogue on the big dailies. James Russell Lowell poked fun at it; and in "Bigelow Papers" he drew up a list of plain statements with their bombastic equivalents, as used by newspaper reporters. We take the following illustrations from that list: A vast oncourse assembled to witness. The chief magistrate of the metropolis, in well-chosen and eloquent language, frequently interrupted by the plaudits of the surging multitude, officially tendered the hospitalities, etc. The mayor of the city in a short speech welcomed, etc. The chief polis, in we gauge, freq plaudits of cially tende The mediocre colored writer is more often bast. He sits down to write on the Negro o writer is more ate on the Neg is more often guilty of simple bomthe Negro question, and thinks be- The mediocre colored writer is more often guilty of simple bombast. He sits down to write on the Negro question, and thinks be- No day passes that Miss Elizabeth Walton does not devote several hours to serving the Negro. There are days when she puts in more than twelve hours, the time being consumed in attending committee meetings, visiting colored institutions or calling on wealthy friends whose friendly interest she seeks. Miss Walton is secretary of the Music School Settlement for Colored People and a member of the Executive Board of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes: Mrs. Caroline Steward has lived abroad for a number of years, but she makes the needy colored children of the Columbus Hill District happy by seeing to it that they are fed and clothed and given proper medical attention. At the Henrietta School, 224 West 63d street, which is conducted under the auspices of the Children's Aid Society. Mrs. Steward sends the Society a large check, monthly for the maintenance of the school, which is attended by 550 children. She pays the salary of the nurse who daily Mrs. Caroline Steward has lived abroad for a number of years, but she makes the needy colored children of the Columbus Hill District happy by seeing to it that they are fed and clothed and given proper medical attention. At the Henrietta School, 224 West 63d street, which is conducted under the auspices of the Children's Aid Society, Mrs. Steward sends the Society a large check, monthly for the maintenance of the school, which is attended by 550 children. She pays the salary of the nurse who daily cause he is handling a vital subject that it is necessary for him to continually call down the lightnings and hurl the thunderbolts in doing it. Such a writer does not realize that forcefulness is not attained by piling up adjectives. The white reporter who to-day should write, "The chief magistrate of the metropolis, in well-chosen and eloquent language, frequently interrupted by the plaudits of the surging multitude, officially tendered the hospitalities," could not get a job on a real newspaper, likewise there has been a great improvement in colored newspapers within the last ten years. The representative Negro papers, with a few exceptions, are to-day remarkably free from rant. It should be known that the qualities demanded in prose writing to-day are clearness and forcefulness. Ornateness counts for very little. The thing required is, to get the message across, and to do it with a punch. The first requisite for writing this modern prose is clear thinking. If a person cannot think clearly, it will never be possible for him to write clearly. If he thinks clearly and also knows the language he can write clearly. Now as to forcefulness; the secret lies in the knowledge that the punch is in the short, tough Saxon words, and not in the long, high-falutin' words of Latin derivation. These Saxon words are the warp and woof of the English language; the Latin words are merely a sort of embroidery. If instead of writing, "A great crowd gathered to see the sight." to witness the spectacle," le." is sacrificed by changing the Saxon n. only weaken what a writer is arry- ridiculous and absurd. Such a ignorant, but it makes intelligent writer who wishes to say something will do well to stick as closely words. "A vast concourse assembled to witness the spectacle." it can easily be seen that strength is sacrificed by changing the Saxon words for words of Latin derivation. Bombast and fine writing not only weaken what a writer is trying to say, but often make it sound ridiculous and absurd. Such a style may tickle the ears of the ignorant, but it makes intelligent people only smile or yawn. The writer who wishes to say something in clear, strong, convincing English will do well to stick as closely as possible to the good old Saxon words. THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR 1916. the precedent established by Dr. Secretary of the lynchings for the year, by Monroe N. Work, head of the Board of the Tuskegee Institute. Mr. About lynchings for a number of lynched elsewhere in this issue, and lynched, fifty of them being college women, all colored, were among record with fourteen victims to her bursts of barbarity range all the clapping a boy, brushing against a mother. Belief of considering lynching in discussion of the causes back of the South. We believe that the South are now alive to the fact that business squarely in the face, giving a natural economic pull, but listening it is lynching and all the justice practiced against the race. number of lynchings last year, we year before, but because of the burning alive of the victim at in Florida, and the lynching of a man at Abbeyville. Frank and pretensions of the two takes the treatment of Armenians by when compared with the treaty by the United States. Dr. R. R. Moton, following the precedent established by Dr. Washington, has issued a summary of the lynchings for the year 1916. The summary was compiled by Monroe N. Work, head of the division of records and research of the Tuskegee Institute. Mr. Work has been collecting data about lynchings for a number of years past. Dr. Moton's statement is published elsewhere in this issue, and shows that fifty-four people were lynched, fifty of them being colored and four being white. Three women, all colored, were among the number. Georgia-holds the record with fourteen victims to her credit. The excuses for these outbursts of barbarity range all the way from accusations of rape to slapping a boy, brushing against a girl, defence of her son by an aged mother. Dr. Moton suggests the timeliness of considering lynching in connection with the widespread discussion of the causes back of the migration movement of Negroes to the North. We believe that the press and thinking people of the South are now alive to the fact that it is timely to look this lynching business squarely in the face. The migration movement is following a natural economic pull, but back behind it, increasing and hastening it is lynching and all the other forms of oppression and injustice practiced against the race. This is not so much due to the number of lynchings last year, we believe it is smaller than for the year before, but because of the horrible atrocity of several cases: the burning alive of the victim at Waco, the lynching of two women in Florida, and the lynching of a respectable and well-to-do colored man at Abbeyville. Altogether, considering the rank and pretensions of the two countries, this lynching record makes the treatment of Armenians by Turkey look like acts of mercy when compared with the treatment of colored American citizens by the United States. Breckinridge, Miss Edith Campbell, Miss Ella Sachs, who, along with John T. Emlen and Mrs. E. B. Leaf of Philadelphia are members of the Executive Board of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes; Mansfield B. Snevily, Amos J. Peaslee, Hiram A. Baylis, Lawrence Smith Butler, Mrs. L. Hollingsworth Wood, Mrs. Helen S. White, Mrs. Elizabeth W. Post and Mrs. Carolena N. Wood, members of the Board of Managers of the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School; Dr. William Jay Schieffelin, George Foster Peabody, R. G. Hutchins, Frank Kirkbride, Wilfred Oppenheim, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schiff, Mrs. Sarah Emerson, Mrs. Helen Hartley Jenkins, Mrs. Edward Curtis, Miss Anne Morgan, Miss Katherine W. Sewall and Miss Carlotta Lowell. We make specific mention of a number of our good white friends in New York. There are many others, friends who at all times evince a willingness to co-operate in any movement which provides for the bringing about of a better understanding between the races in this city. THE ARE hopes that with the beginning of the New Year our colored citizens will take more of an interest in philanthropy and encourage those who unselfishly labor and give their money for the advancement of a struggling and deserving people. If instead of writing, "A great crowd gathered to see th we write, "A vast concourse assembled to w or instead of, "A man's house is his castle; we write, "A man's residence is his castle." examines the little folks and sees to it that the children's teeth are taken care of free by a dentist who visits the school on certain days during the week. Elbridge L. Adams, a lawyer at 32 Nassau street, is an enthusiastic admirer of the Negro musician, and believes a great future is store for the race in the realm of music. The Music School Settlement for Colored People, of which he is President, is his hobby, and he is willing to enter into a long conversation about the musis school any time of the day or night. Associated with him on the board of the Music School Settlement are white friends who share with Mr. Adams the opinion that the Negro musician is destined to make history for America, and the energy they display in getting and personally giving financial donations to further the work of the school is as inspiring as their enthusiasm. Mr. and Mrs. David Mannes, Mrs. Francis C. Barlow, Mrs. William C. Demorest and Mrs. Percival Knauth are among Mr. Adams' most active co-workers. Other citizens who are true and tried friends of the race, and who always lend a willing ear to an appeal for assistance, are Paul D. Cravath, A. S. Frissell, George W. Seligman, E. R. A. Seligman, William G. Willcox; Victor H. McCutcheon, Roger N. Baldwin, Paul Sachs, Felix Adler, Miss S. P. When will the United States grow ashamed of protesting against the atrocities of Germany and the barbarities of Turkey, and begin to treat its own loyal black citizens humanely? BACK TO THE SAME SPOT. The Mexican-American Comfor for the last half year has ended in its work is the draft of a protocol protocol that Carranza finally rea. The protocol is drawn up in document only one question is given of the withdrawal of American trio fore the opening of negotiations, foremost question to be discussed American forces; it appears that that did not satisfy him. Not only was the withdrawa and foremost question considered ered. There is not one word al women and children on Mexican even any mention of an apology our troops at Parral and Carrizal. Regardless of the fact that Col, it is intimated that the Adri and so, after months of delay and Mexican situation is right back ately after the battle of Carrizal, went to death fighting for the fla The Mexican-American Commission which has been in session for the last half year has ended its work. The only visible result of its work is the draft of a protocol of less than four hundred words, a protocol that Carranza finally refused to sign. The protocol is drawn up in seven articles, and in the whole document only one question is given in consideration; the question of the withdrawal of American troops from Mexican territory. Before the opening of negotiations, Carranza declared that the first and foremost question to be discussed would be the withdrawal of the American forces; it appears that he had his way absolutely, but even that did not satisfy him. Not only was the withdrawal of the American forces the first and foremost question considered, but it was the only one considered. There is not one word about the killing of American men, women and children on Mexican or United States soil. There is not even any mention of an apology or explanation for the slaughter of our troops at Parral and Carrizal. Regardless of the fact that Carranza has not signed the protocol, it is intimated that the Administration will recall our troops; and so, after months of delay and expensive negotiations, the whole Mexican situation is right back at the spot where it was immediately after the battle of Carrizal, where a troop-of the Tenth Cavalry went to death fighting for the flag. LABOR UNION ORGANIZATION. The organization spirit among white wage earners not only in Washington, but all over the country, is one of the seven wonders of the times, more than anything and accentuates the conflict between labor and capital, the awakening intelligence of wage earners, and the general recognition of the intrinsic value of organization for the accomplishment of any given object. The labor union principle has been of very slow growth among white wage earners, but now they are organized in every industry, skilled and unskilled. There is a well defined movement in Washington to organize Negro wage-earners who stand badly in need of such, but who are very slow to recognize the need, and to learn of white wage-earners the value of organization. The Washington Colored Waiters' Union is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and is striving to get other wage-earners to organize. Nelson W. Phone is president and Emanuel W. R. Quivers is secretary of the union. The Negro wage-earners of the District of Columbia, and of the country, should be as thoroughly organized as are white wage-earners, and we think they will be in time WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY HOPE DAY WHIST PARTY. On Friday, December 29, at Manhattan Casino, the Hope Day Nursery held a whist party at which various prizes were awarded to the winners of sets. The winner of the mixed set, Mr. C. Murray, scored forty points in the last game. This remarkable feat, when one considers the time allowed for each game, fifteen minutes, is beyond the bounds of reason. I do not doubt the honesty of the gentleman in question, but the persons with whom he played were either ignorant of the method of counting the number of points or were partners in awarding a prize not legitimately won. In Murray, a member of the committee which should have taken action to have remedied this unpleasant feature. The people in the audience kept silent rather than create ill feeling by publicly expressing their opinion. In view of the high reputation of the Hope Day Nursery, I address you as above. Yours respectfully. ADOLPH B. MATTHEWS. 51-53 West 139th St. HILTON, N. J.-The Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Bryant entertained on Thursday evening in honor of John Bryant and Harry McKinney of Boston, Misses V Johnson, Lances Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel. Miss Virginia Johnson entertained on Monday evening, Messrs. John Bryant, Harvey McKinney and Wm. Clayton of Boston. A reception was given at the Macedonia Christian Church Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Virginia Johnson, ex-president of Christian Endeavor, Christian Deskins, secretary; Mrs. Hawthorne, pianist and Frank Smith, superintendent of the school. Miss La Rema Johnson was the guest of Viola Jordan, South Orange, at lunchon Tuesday. Miss A. Williams of Orange was the guest of Miss C Deskins on Monday evening. Miss Virginia and La Rema Johnson and M Gordon were the guests of Miss E. Brown of Jersey City, Friday evening. Miss Jane Russell has returned home after a three months' stay at B. B. San, at Scotch Plains, N. J. HILTON, N. I. mission which has been in session works work. The only visible result of it of less than four hundred words, a refused to sign. In seven articles, and in the whole given in consideration; the question troops from Mexican territory. Be Carranza declared that the first and would be the withdrawal of the one had his way absolutely, but even total of the American forces the first, but it was the only one consid- out the killing of American men, for United States soil. There is not for explanation for the slaughter of Carranza has not signed the proto-ministration will recall our troops; expensive negotiations, the whole at the spot where it was immedi- where a troop of the Tenth Cavalry. Miss Lola Richardson of Jersey City, was the week-end guest of La Rema Johnson. Miss Virginia Johnson entertained at dinner Sunday the Misses V. Jordan, Lola Richardson and Eva Edwards, and Mësrs. Orlando, Frank and Irvan Wychoff, Morris Robinson and Richard Brown. Miss Helen Childs of Union, N. J., was the guest of J. Russell, Sunday. PORTSMOUTH N.H. PORTSMOUTH, N. H.-The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Moore grave them a surprise party Saturday evening, December 23, it being the fourth anniversary of their marriage. They were presented with a handsome sewing table as a token of friendship. The Christmas tree and concert by the Pearl Street People's Baptist Sunday School, held on Christmas night, was largely attended and much enjoyed by all present. During the evening James F. Slaughter, founder and deacon of the church and Sunday school, was presented with a handsome leather upholstered easy chair as a remembrance from the Sunday school. Mrs. Hattie Brown of Brooklyn, N. Y., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. George H. Strangton in Bow street. The Misses Pen and Farter of New Haven, Conn., were the guests over the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Blanks in Jefferson street. The Rev. W. I. Cousin of Haverhill, Mass., spent New Year's Day in this city attending the celebration of the fifty-fourth anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Sunday school of the People's Baptist Church observed Decision Day Sunday, December 31, when seven young people decided for the Christmas annual sale of the officers elected for the year 1917 Haywood Burton, superintendent; W. D. Blanks, assistant superintendent; Vester S. Thompson, secretary; Annie B. Blanks, assistant secretary; Lucy A. Straighton, treasurer; Emma J. Smith, librarian; Robert Harris, assistant librarian; Mrs. C. W. Tilley, superintendent of cradle roll. HARTFORD, CONN. Hartford, Conn.—The fifty-fourth anniversary of the emancipation proclamation of President Lincoln was celebrated by a special program at the Shiloh Baptist Church at 8 o'clock Monday evening, and an address on "Southern State Rights" by the Rev. W. B. Reed, pastor of the church. C. F. Phillips presided and the program opened with patriotic songs by the choir. James P. Taylor offered prayer and the congregation joined with the choir in singing "My Country 'Tis of thee." Mrs. Julia D. Reed read the emancipation proclamation, the choir sang "The Star Spangled Banner," and Lincoln's Gettysburg address was given by Fred Robb. After an original poem had been recited by W. W. Selden, the pastor made his address. "The south's a peculiar state rights," said Mr. Reed. "Its idea of state rights is selfish, narrow, egotistic, and severely cruel in its aim of racial subjugation." Mr. Reed said that the fact that a southerner occupied the White House proved that the south had succeeded in dictating to the north. In conclusion he said: "We refuse longer to be disenfranchised. We refuse to be Jim-Growed. We enter solemn protest against them and serve notice of a mighty fight. Give us liberty, give us freedom, give us a fair chance and political equality, or give us death." The "Battle Hymn of the Republic" was sung by the choir and congregation, following the address, and refreshments were served by the Pastor's Aid Society. RIDGEWOOD N I RIDGEWOOD, N. J.-Miss Mary Floyd has been confined to her bed for the past five days with the gripe. Madeline Peterson, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peterson, has been sick the past week. Thomas Robison of New York paid a visit to Ridgewood Sunday. The Ridgewood basketball team won another, gallie for Bergen County on Thursday night. They played the Paterson Incorporators. Banks—Is young Featherly a responsible sort of person? Brokes—Tea, he's responsible for most of the mixtures in our department. Jack 'o' Lannern. Native—Well, it used to be uni folks bogan comin' here for a rest Boston Transcript. ```markdown ``` --- WASHINGTON LETTER Washington Bureau, The New York Age, 609 F Street, N. W. T. Thomas Fortune, Manager. WASHINGTON, D. C.-Washington is demonstrative when the occasion calls and that is quite frequently, as it is the center of much of the National pulse, on the principle that where a people's money is made and kept there will also their hearts be. The churches were crowded on New Year's night with eager people anxious to witness the going out of it and the coming of the new year. I happened to be at John Wesley Zion Church, one of the largest and most handsome in the city, when the fateful hour arrived, and Pastor Brown and his people had a crowded congregation to watch and pray. The general feeling was that of reverence and semenality of the city seemed to echo the sentiments of the hearts of the people in the poet's concert: Ring out the old, Ring in the new; Ring out the false Ring in the true. The Negro Academy, which has become a great organization for keeping before the people high ideals of life and facts of what our men and women have done in the high work of their times, held a very successful annual meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Building, December 26 and 27, the session being devoted almost entirely to a retrospect of the life and work of Frederick Douglass, the centenary of the bearish officers. The followings offices were elected for the coming year: President, Archibald H. Grimke; first vice-president, Prof. Kelly Miller; second vice-president, Rev. Matthew Anderson; third vice-president, the Rev. L. V. Johnson, fourth vice-president, Bishop J. Albert Johnson; recording secretary, Arthur U. Craig; corresponding secretary, J. W. Cromwell, and treasurer, the Rev. F. J. Grimke. Kelly Miller, J. E. Moreland, J. W. Cromwell, L. M. Hershaw, F. H. M. Murray and F. J. Grimke were elected members of the auditing committee. Among those who spoke on various phases of the life and activities of Mr. Douglass were Prof. Kelly Miller, Judge Robert H. Terrell, Mr. Grimke, John E. Bruce and Arthur Schomberg. Henry P. Slaughter, editor of the Odd Fellowson Journal, entertained the following members of the Negro Academy, after its adjournment Wednesday night: A. H. Grimke, John W. Cromwell, Robert Pelham, Daniel Murray, Arthur Schomberg and John E. Bruce. The visitors inspected the collection of Raceanna, possessed by Mr. Slaughter—the collection of first editions and autograph copies of works by writers of the race being one of the largest, finest and most complete in exposition of the WILLIAM C. Carl Bolliffe of the Philadelphia. I shall have more to say of Mr. Slaughter's collection in a separate article later on. One of the surprises of the holiday season has been the epidemic of marriages among the teaching body of the public schools of Washington. It is said that ten lady teachers in one division took husbands "for better or for worse." The explanation the reaction is to teach the teacher that teachers do not forfeit their positions when they marry, the old rule being that they did. It is said that some of the engagements had been standing so long that they were very weak from old age. There is much dissatisfaction, however, among the people who have daughters coming out of the schools every year who desire to teach their children. The rule will make it harder for them to get the work they desire. Very few of these young graduates desire to go into the rural districts of the South to teach, because they prefer to remain at home, and because of the poor pay and the isolation of the rural districts. What to do with our young folks, and what they are to do with and for them are to leave the school and face the world because of a problem which our business men are solving but slowly, as they do not grow in employing power with the demand of wage-earners for work. I met Governor Pinchback ten block from his home a few days ago, on Fourteenth street, loaded down with a cargo of fresh eggs and hiked it like a sixteen year old." As he puts it, "Couldn't trust myself on the cars with these; they are too precious and might have got smashed," he said, and passed on with as light a step as if he had not taken part in the war for emancipation and the preservation of the Union of the States, and had not been allowed to the reorganization and reconstruction of the Southern States, having attained to the highest offices in the gift of the people of Louisiana. I may remark that eggs have been so high in price this holiday season as to make eggnog and its relators one of the prime luxuries of the time. Robert Harlan closed up his finely-appointed Gentleman's Toggery just as the holiday season began, although the neighborhood has plenty of smaller white establishments that seem to drive. Mr. Harlan has been in the business several years and made a brave effort to succeed, but the support was not forthcoming. This is all the more surprising as Mr. Harlan is one of the young men in Manhattan who grew up with the young and middle-aged people who wear nice things and high prices to white dealers for them. If a man so widely known and able, after a fair trial, fails in the data furnishing business, what would those widely known and capable man say? That is the stumbling question, and the influence of such a failure is hard to do because the man has to do a like business. It is said that Mr. Harlan will engage in the auto-lease business. Judge Robert H. Terrell, who is much in demand as an onster, went to Rochester, N. Y., last Saturday night to deliver the anniversary address upon the life and work of Frederick Douglass. Washingtonians broke the record New Year's day for sobriety, judged by the number of arrests for drunkenness reported by the police department, the number for that cause being but seventeen. Observation in many sections of the city on that day, as far as I could see, proved that Washington was unusually sober. Perhaps the people are unusually sober. And satisfaction out of their tipping by drinking moderately and stopping before they "stop over" than by "going the pace that kills." If so it is a good sign. The Excise Board of the District of Columbia has decreed that the time-honored free lunch served by many saloons and local hotels to their patrons, and which has saved many "down and outs" from starvation, must be "cut out" for the future. Only pretzel cheese has tack encrusted can be delivered to theatrope. The grumble at this further restriction and regulation of their business, but will have to how to it as gracefully as they can, with prohibition legislation for the whole District threatened by the Congress. The local daily newspapers are insisting that the matter of prohibition should be submitted to the popular vote of the citizens of the District of Columbia. Generally the vote as being fair to them, but the prohibitionists do not want to settle the matter in that way, because they are very sure that they would be out voted. As it is a question that affects directly the personal rights of the people of the District, it is argued that they should have a voice in saying what they want, and the wail of the people of the States represented in Congress should not be imposed upon them by their representatives, most of whose States are not committed, to the prohibition proposition. Prof. Thomas B. Patterson, of the agricultural department of Livingstone College, at Salisbury, N.C., after spending several days here, went to Heygins, Pa., his old home, to spend the remainder of the holiday season. On December 10th he met a teacher in hour of honor of Prof. Patterson, the other guests being Miss Jennett Carter. Mr. Nosval Smith and your correspondent. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Anna Speaks, of Pomonkey, Md., is visiting in the city for the holidays. Miss Araminta West, a student of Oberlin College, is visiting her parents for the holidays. She has for her guest Miss Maude Eva Cox, of Little Rock, who is also a student at Oberlin. J. M. Cooper of the War Department, has just returned from Charleston and Columbia, S. C., where he visited restitution. Dr. William L. Board, the popular 14th street druggist, was married to Miss Eva F. Ross, who is also a druggist and school teacher, Wednesday, December 27, at noon. Only the family and a few friends witnessed the ceremony. They left immediately for a 10-day's stay in the north. Thomas A. Cox, an employee of the city post office, was married on December 24, to Miss Lula B. Davis, a teacher in Normal School, W. J. Trotter in New York, enroute from the West, spent New Year's in the city, and was shown about by J. Finley Wilson, of the Eagle. James W. Gates, late sergeant, Co. I, 19th U. S. Colored Infantry, a member of Frederick Douglass Post, No. 21, G. A. R., died Sunday, December 31, at his home on Morris Road, Hillsdale. He leaves a widow and several grown children. He attended the Cemetery, Arlington, under the direction of Major Charles R. Douglass, Commandant of the Post and Assistant Patriotic Instructor of the District of Columbia. Miss Clarice A. Jones, daughter of Thomas L. Jones, the popular attorney, was married to James W. Michaels of Salisbury, C. Wednesday evening, Salisbury, 27, at the Vermont Museum, 1901 Vermont avenue, the Rev. Emory B. Smith of Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church, performed the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father, and Dr. Ernest Robinson of Salisbury, acted as best man. The bridesmaid was Miss Claudia Brandon. The attendants were Miss June Jones of California, and Miss Fessie Holland of Waltham, Georgia Jones Tucker, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. There was a large number of friends present and the presents were cost and numerous. HOLBROOK-TERRY WEDDING. Boston, Mass.—One of Boston's prettiest home weddings was solenized Monday evening, December 25, at the home of Lewis S. Terry, when his daughter, Edith, was united in holy wedlock on O. Francis C. Holbrook of Brussels lace. She carried a large shower bouquet of bride's rose. Miss Florence A. Terry was mald of honet. She was gowned in orchid pink brocaded taffeta and carried a large rose. Mrs Bruno Newman was mamed in Bloha. She was gowned in her wedding dress and carried a bouquet of crimson pinks. Miss Annie L. Holbrook and Miss Crystal Bird were brideamids. Miss Holbrook made a charming picture in a kown of yellow messallion and Miss Bird looked fetching in a gown of cloth of gold under blue chiffon. Miss Bird looked fetching in Henry O. Lovis were ushers. Dr. John Jay Smith was best man. During the ceremony Frederick P. White played the "Bride's Bong" and before the benediction Roland W. Hayes rendered "Because, by Jocelyn K. Hoyle," the groom received their many friends under an arch of laurel and hemlock. They were the recipients of many costly and rare gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook left at 10:35 fourteen feet south. They intend to make a trip to Hawaii. N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS ITS SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING The sixth annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held in this city during the day and evening of Tuesday, January 2, the day session being held in the assembly hall of the United Charities Building, 105 East 22nd street, and the night session at St. Philip's P. E. Church, 212 West 134th street, the Rev. H. G. Bishop, rector. At the day session at 2:30 o'clock business matters concerning the work of association considered. Dr. J. E. B. chairman of the board of directors presided. After minutes of previous meeting were read, the annual reports of Dr. Springarn, as chairman, Oswald Garrison Villard, treasurer, and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, director of publicity and research, were heard. The following committees reported through their chairmen: Nominating Committee, Joseph Prince Loud, chairman; Budget Committee, Charles H. Studil, chairman; Committee on Annual Conference, Butler R. Wilson, chairman; Anti-Lynching Committee, William English Walling, chairman; Legal Committee, Arthur B. Spingarn, chairman; Crisis Committee, Mary White Owington; Press Committee, Charles T. Hallinan. The election of the officers and board of directors kept in office all of the old officers except in the case of the Rev. William Waller of Springfield, who was retired. Bishop John Hurst of Baltimore being elected to succeed him. The roster of officers and board of directors is as follows: Moorfield Storey, national president; Oswald Garrison Villard, treasurer; Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, editor of the Crisis and director of publications and research; vice-president, Archibald H. Grimke,衰老厅; Rev. H. John Wylies, Minesland; New York; Michael W. Island, New York; Mary White Ovington, Brooklyn; Oswald Garrison Villard, New York; Bishop John Hurst, Baltimore. Directors, Dr. J. E. Spingarn, New York, chairman of the board: Jane Addams, Chicago; Dr. C. E. Bentley, Chicago; the Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, New York; Dr. R. W. Cardozo, New York; Dr. P. N. Cardozo, Baltimore; Prof. George W. Cook, Washington; George W. Crawford, New Haven; Bishop John Hurst, Baltimore; Dr. V. Morton Jones, Brooklyn; Mrs. Florence Kelley, New York; Paul Kennaday, New York; Joseph Prince Loud, Boston; Charles Edward Loud, Boston; S. A. Shulik, Philadelphia; Arthur B. Spingarn, New York; Charles H. Studin, New York; Dr. John G Underhill, New York; Lillian D. Wald, New York; Dr. O. M. Waller, Brooklyn; William English Walling, New York; Butler R. Wilson, Boston. At 8:15 n. m., the session at St. Philip's was called to order by the presiding officer, Archibald H. Grimke, vice-president -of the association, and president of the District of Columbia branch. The relations of the branches to the national office was discussed by Butler R. Wilson, secretary of the Boston branch. Representatives from the various district hold of the problems of the district (46 of 66 participating). The Great Lakes district, Mrs. Della H. Hields, secretary Toledo branch; Boston, Joseph Prince Loud, president; Baltimore, W. Ashie Hawkins, president; Gary, Elizabeth Lytle, secretary; Orange, the Rev. R. G. Waters, president; Wilmington, Dr. G J. Sikes, president; Philadelphia, Isadore Martin, secretary; Newark, V. B. Powell secretary; New York, George George Johnson, president; Montclair local, the Rev. F. J. Handy, president; Denver local, George W. Cross, president; Washington, William Miner. James Weldon Johnson, the newly elected field secretary, told of the aim for 1917 and Dr. J. E. Springman, chairman of the directors, closed the meeting, and the prominent in the sessions were W. Morton-Iones of the Baltimore; Dr. V. Morton-Iones of the Lincoln Settlement, Brooklyn; Joseph Prince Loud of Boston; Dr. F. N. Cardozo of Baltimore; Bishon John Hurst Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Butler R Willis Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Lyle of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Della H Fields of Toledo, Ohio JOINT COMMISSIONS CONCLUDE SE BALTMORE, Md.—The joint commissions of the M. F. Church and the M. E. Church South, which have been considering the reuniting of the two denominations, concluded its labors here late Tuesday, and adjourned to meet on June 27 at some place to be designated later. The question of the status of the colored membership of the Northern branch was discussed at secret sessions held by the commissions. Opinion seemed to be divided, some thinking that the colored members should be set apart with their own bishops, while others were for having the race continue an active relation with white Methodists. Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor, of the Spartan Christian Advocate, and I. Garland Penny, field secretary of the Presedmen's Society of the N. E. Church, took an active part as commissioners representing the Northern Methodists. MARYLAND TEACHERS ELECT NEW OFFICERS SALISBURY, Md.-After an interesting and profitable session, the annual meeting of the Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association came to an end here last Friday. The next session will be held in Baltimore. The following officers were re-elected: D. S. S. Goodloe, president; P. E. Gordy first vice-president; J. L. Armstrong, second vice-president; Jesse L. Nicholas, secretary; Miss E. V. Carter, assistant secretary and Henry J. Lowers, treasurer. The executive committee: George B. Murray, chairman; J. Howell Howard, Walter W. Whitman; William H. McAbee, Miss Charlotte Woollans, William H. Lee, S. H. Long and James T. Williams. HEADWAITER SMITH IS HONORED BY EMPLOYES Norfolk, Va.—R. N. Smith, formerly head waiter at the Homestead Hotel, Hot Springs, Va., and at present holding a similar position, at the Monticello Hotel Norfolk, Va., was remembered in a most signal manner the waiter at the Monticello Christmas In the waiters' assembly room at the Monticello Hotel the employees, of the Headwalter R. N. SMITH dining room met, and after a short prayer by one of the waiters, thanking God for granting them health and the privilege to enjoy the 1916 anniversary of the birth of Christ. Who brought his message of "peace and good will" to the world, S. E. Blue, one of the captains, arose in a neat speech presented R. N. Smith a beautiful silk umbrella on behalf of the waiters. Mr. Blue said in part: "It affords me no small degree of pleasure and pride to have been called upon on this occasion to perform this honorable duty. I not only construe it as a pleasure and an honor, but a personal privilege. As a mark of the esteem and high respect in which you are held by the waiters of this hotel, they have delegated me to extend to you their sincere wishes a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. You are a prosperous life. It is also my extreme pleasure present to you on behalf of all in your organization this small token of their respect." In a fitting reply, Mr. Smith expressed his great satisfaction at having the honor of leading such an efficient body of men. He also expressed his appreciation of their beautiful gift and promised to cherish it along with others that he had received from his men at other times and places. Mr. Smith is a man of high ability and has devoted much time and interest to church and school work for the uplift of the race. He is held in high esteem by hotel men throughout the country. INTERESTING ART EXHIBIT AT HAMPTON HAMPTON, VA. "As practical as any of the trade courses, yet in no way lacking in the development of artistic ability, is the art course at Hampton Institute," says a writer in the Southern Workman. "This was demonstrated in an exhibit of work done by the boys' classes in drawing recently on view in the picture room of the library. Boys as well as girls are being trained to use their taste and artistic ability in the everyday matters with which some people think art has nothing to do. "Here was a drawing showing a clothes yard—not ordinarily a thing of beauty—screened by flowering shrubs, the white posts covered with luxuriant English ivy. Another drawing showed yellow greens about a light stucco house. An unshyly wall was made interesting by the skillful placing of shrubs, white a house of ugly architecture was painted an unobtrusive color, its outlines being hidden by trees and shrubs. "One learned from the exhibit that in the clean country where there are plenty of trees, one may have a white house with green blinds but in the town the house must be painted brown or some other subdued color. Also houses must harmonize with each other; if one's neighbors have brown and green houses, an olive gray is a good color for one's own. Fruit trees combine three advantages—beauty in blossom time, shade in summer, and fruit in season. Pecan and walnut trees also grow in the same shade and fruit. An ice wagon, green with white lettering, was a cool and refreshing sight. "A collection of designs made by the day school girls in their art course was also displayed. The main object of this course is to develop art appreciation for decorative good taste in dress and interior decorating. We have included designs for rugs and color schemes for interiors, table and bureau covers, rugs, contains, and cushions harmonizing with the walls. All the designs showed a good sense of proportion and excellent taste in the combination." Leigh R. Miner'is the director of applied art and Ferno H. Heath is 'the instructor in drawing. NEGROES ARE ORDERLY IN ELIZABETH CITY ELIZABETH, N. C.—The Independent, one of the leading-white weekly papers of North Carolina, published by W. C. Saunders in this town, made the following very complimentary reference to the colored citizens here: "Colored Citizens Sober This Xmas" "The colored population of Elizabeth City and Pasquotank county has made a record of sobriety for itself during the Christmas holidays. There has not been an arrest of a Negro for drunkenness the past week. Unleaded, drunks have been amused in Elizabeth City the past week. There was a drunk on Christmas Eve on Christmas day, so far as police records show. During the past week there have been only three mild cases in court, all white men. HEALTH EXHIBIT AT THE TUSKEGEE CONFERENCE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA—Arrangements have just been completed for the Health Exhibit of the National Child's Welfare Association to be presented during the session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference to be held January and 18. The purpose of this exhibition is to show how the child should be cared for; how to regulate food, clothing, bathing, etc., and how to guard against the attacks of various diseases. The committee in charge of the arrangements have been encouraged over the prospects of the success of the meeting of lady deans and lady principals in the colored schools. Quite a number of these workers have signified their intention of attending this important meeting. Among the speakers who are expected to be present and those who have signified their intention of coming are Surgeon F. C. Smith, United States Department of Health, Washington, D. C.; Dr. William W.-Dinsmore, Alabama state health officer, Montgomery; Bruce Kennedy, secretary, Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery; Mrs. G. Matlis, diversified agent, the Alabama Bankers' Association, Gadsden; Robert L. Smith, president Farmers' Improvement Society, Waco, Tex.; Dr. L. B McBrayer, director of Tuberculosis Sanitarium of North Carolina; Dr. James P. Faulkner, secretary, the Raoul Foundation, Atlanta, Ga.; Dr. W. E. Hinds, Alabama state entomologist; B. J. Davis, editor, the Atlanta, (Ga.) Independent. Special cars are expected from Tennessee and Georgia and on Wednesday from Montgomery and from LaGrange, Ga. scheduled in time to witness the big parade which takes place at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning and formally opens the conference. PRIEST TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY BALMORE, Md.-A two-day celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the ordination of the Rev. Charles Randolph Uncles to the Catholic priesthood will begin with a solemn high mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Sunday morning, January 7, at 11 o'clock. Father Uncles will be the celebrant. The Rev. Robert Carceau of St. Charles, Ill., will be the deacon and the Rev. Joseph Hanley of this city will be the sub-deacon. A solemn vesper service will be held at St. Barnabas Church in the evening, at the church of the Uncles, will be the celebrant. The Rev. L. B. Pasteur elle will be the deacon and the Rec. Joseph Cooker will act as sub-deacon. Cardinal Gibbons is expected to attend this service. An undenominational civic demonstration will take place at the hall of St. Peter Claver's Church Monday evening. The speakers will include the Rev. James J. Nally, Thomas Johnson, Clarke L. Smith and William C. McCard. C. Marcellus Dorset, chairman of the committee on arrangements, will be joined by Dr. James J. Henry Dorset, another colored Catholic priest. Royal G. Addison will act as secretary. It is hoped to present Father Uncles a purse of $500 or more. Father Uncles is a native of Baltimore. After teaching awhile in Baltimore county he entered St. Hyacinth's College, Canada, to begin the preliminary work of preparing for the Catholic priesthood. He took his theological course at St. Mary's Seminary, Calgary, where he graduated. His ordination was the first of any colored priest in this country. For a number of years he has been a teacher at Epiphany Apostolic College; this city. OHIOAN PAYS BIG PRICE FOR ALABAMA COON DOG Columbus, O.-The record mark for a coon dog was made last week when Wm. H. Litchford, pronitor of Hotel Litchford, purchased "Butler," said to be Alabamra's greatest coon dog. "Butler" has a record for this season alone. Litchford, who is a great coon and possum hunter, as well as devoted to the rod and line sport, has been in the market for some time for a fine coon dog, with which he desired to tree the four-legged coons in these parts. Recently Messrs. Bridgeforth and Taylor, directors of agriculture and architecture, respecied Hotel Litchford. He unhoused to them his desire for a crackerjack coon dog, and advised them that he would contribute a nice sum to Tuskegee if they could secure one for him. On their return they got busy, and finally secured Butler for "Butler" Litchford in the three figures, and the price paid is said by hunters to he, perhaps, the biggest sum ever paid for a coon dog. If "Butler" maintains his Alabama records on Ohio soil, Mr. Coon and Mr. Possum will soon be scarce quadruples in Ohio. Litchford is especially grateful to the Institute, because of his great admiration for the late Dr. Washington and the school he founded. TO HONOR BIRTHDAY OF BISHOP PHILLIPS Louisville, KY—Colored Methodists of this city are making elaborate preparations for the coming celebration of the fifty-ninth birthday of Bishop Chas. Henry Phillips of Nashville, Tenn., of the Colored M. E. Church. They will start on January 17, at either Miles Memorial or Chestnut Street Colored M. E. Church. Representatives of his district which includes Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, New Mexico, Arizona and California are expected to participate in the event. The bishop pastored in this city some years ago and has a host of friends here. He was born in Milledgeville, Ga. January 17, 1958. HACKENSACK N I Hackenback, N. J.-Dr. Robert J. Powell left Christmas day for Newport News, Va., where he was united in marriage to Miss Lucilia Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Cooper, of Newport News, December 27, at the home of her mother. 22d street, by the Rev. C. D. Henderson of that city. 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After the excellent program they were made happy by gifts. Among the valuable gifts received by the Rev. I. E. Turner, pastor, were a gold watch from "The Helping Hand Club" and a nice pursue from members and friends. The Sunday school presented I. R. Dillard, a book as a token of appreciation for his services to the Sunday school. The Rev. Mrs. Florence Randolph of Jersey City preached two very strong sermons at the A. M. F. Zion Church Sunday to very good crowds. The watch meeting services at the churches were largely attended Sunday evening. The Rev. Dr. J. Harvey Anderson, editor of Stion of Zion, Charlotte N., paid the Rev, and Mrs. I. B. Turner, Beech street, a short last. Last Sunday evening, the editor will at the A. M. E. Zion Church next Sunday evening, January 5. The pastor and members of A. M. E. Zion Church are holding a week of prayer this week. A spirited service was held last Sunday afternoon at the Bethesda Presbyterian Mission, Dellows Fell's Hall, First and High streets. Three persons united with the mission, which will conduct the singing at the special service this Sunday at 4 p. m. Every member and friend of the mission is urgently requested to be present. The County Seat Forum has strengthened its board of management by the addition of two new members, Daniela. The board is determined that the forum shall live and spread its influence throughout the county. LAKEWOOD, N. I Lakewood, N. J.—The Macedonia Baptist Church was well attended last Sunday. Mrs. H. Williams, Esther Holmes, Mrs. L. Taylor and Miss Halsey presented their pastor, the Rev. Mr. Griffin, who has been doing good work for the Lord's Lord suit and twelve dollars in money. Mrs. Emma Haywood was buried last week at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Lakewood, N. J. Mrs. Jenkins, a native of Palm Beach, Fla., is at the Lakewood Hotel as head bellman. Miss Bertha Walker returned home New Year's night from a holiday visit to her relatives in Brooklyn and New York City, where she visited Mrs. L. Swan and Miss T. Swan. J. B. Twyne, late caretaker of the public dump of Lakewood, has been successful. Mr. Twyne has a paper press which turns out. two tons of paper a week which means almost eighteen thousand letters to Mr. Twyne. His Lord Brewer made a flying visit to Atlantic City and returned with his family to Lakewood. SOMERVILLE, N. J. SOMERVILLE, N. J.-The Rev. W. D. Robeson preached Sabbath morning. Watch meeting services were well attended. Preaching by the pastor. Miss Laura Field of Plainfield spent Christmas Day in town visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Washington spent Christmas with their mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Field. Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Clark entertained Mr. and Mrs. Smith of East Bangor, Pa., for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. George Klihe entertained Mr. and Mrs. B. Woolsey on New Year's and John Weerts. 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AGITATION is not as marked today over the mistreatment of colored theatregoers in houses conducted under white management as a few years ago. Maybe the situation has become less tense because of the prevalence of what are commonly known as "colored theatres," which abound in many sections of the country. In the Southland self-respecting colored people prefer to patronize the better places of amusement conducted by members of the race to undergoing the humiliation of sitting in "the buzzard's roost." White managers in some Southern cities have inaugurated a more liberal policy in seating colored people. One of our contemporaries South of the Mason and Dixon line recently published the following statement, showing that they are reaching a higher degree of civilization at Beaufort, S. C.; For some time the writer has been silent to the fact that few places in the South other than Beaufort where both races seem as one, that we could conduct a place of amusement where both races could enjoy the same amusements without the "Jim Crow" system. Well it's not a dream in Beaufort. It's real and it was left to an enterprising young man of our city in the person of Mr. Dr. Wittle, who operates the Pastime Theatre in the Auditorium Building. Both races have the same accommodation, the white people to the left and the colored people to the right, and from what the writer can see, it is a perfect success. Seating the colored people on one side of the theatre and the white people on the other side would be regarded as a form of "Jim Crowism" in some Northern cities, but when we take into consideration the hostile attitude of many white managers in the South we must concede that the step taken by the management of the Pastime Theatre in providing decent accommodations for its colored patrons is revolutionary in character and furnishes some grounds for elation. In Minneapolis, Minn., some of the theatre managers do not want colored patrons on the first floor, and the Star tells of local conditions as follows: Dr. W. Ellis Burton and Miss L. O. Smith have brought suits against Alexander Pantages, et al., owners of the Pantages Theatre in this city. Dr. Burton claims $500 damages for being refused admission to seats on the parquet floor. Miss Smith also claims $500 damages for being refused 'admission to parquet floor and $1,000 for assault. They had tickets in their possession and were not allowed to use them. Messrs. L. C. Valle, Oscar Price and R. A. Skinner are bringing similar action. Deputy Sheriff John Allison served papers on Mr. Pantages on December 19, at the Radisson Hotel. It is reported that Negroes are discriminated against in all the Pantages Theatres. White managers are showing colored theatregoers in New York City and throughout the Empire State in particular, more respectful consideration. With the law decidedly in their favor, colored people have not been backward in fighting for their rights in the Courts, and have, in the majority of instances, won out. Heretofore, in places of public accommodation, the attaches have been given to understand that the Negro is easily bluffed and would, after doing a lot of loud talking, usually forget all about the abuses to which he is subjected. A different opinion seems to prevail about colored people of New York City. In a Broadway theatre, where one of the hits of the season is being produced, colored girls are employed as ushers. My impression is that their presence is desired by the management, evidently a master of small details, who wants the Oriental atmosphere of the piece consistently maintained throughout. It is also a surmise on my part that these young colored women have been able to convince the management that there are different classes of colored people the same, as there are different classes of white people and that there are colored theatreregoons who should be permitted to sit on the first floor if they felt disposed to meet the financial obligations imposed. The theatre in question has never been kindly disposed to the idea of accommodating colored people on the first floor, and my conjecture that the colored ushers have been instrumental in making friends for the race on Broadway was formed after having been told of the following experience of two colored men, which proved an agreeable surprise. Deciding to attend a matinee --- performance of some Broadway show, the two gentlemen of color wended their way to the theatre in question, and after standing in a long line for nearly ten minutes, one of them reached the box office. He handed the cashier a $10 bill and asked for two good seats in the first balcony. "All seats sold in second balcony. Few left, downstairs," was the information quickly furnished by the cashier, who pushed the colored man two orchestra seats and his change at the same time. Knowing that there was no possible way for a mistake to have been made as to racial identity, the holder of the two orchestra seats consulted with his friend, and the decision was reached that the cashier knew what he was about when he sold the tickets. At the door the ticket-taker was very courteous, but trouble was expected with the ushers. Their surprise was great as well as agreeable when a young colored woman politely asked them for their tickets and apparently took pride in, showing them to their seats. During the show white people sat next to them on both sides and manifested no displeasure because of their presence. The sitting of colored people in the orchestra of a first class theatre seemed to have been looked upon in a matter-of-fact sort of a way by everyone. One conclusion is drawn from the three specific instances cited: That the colored theatregoers of each town must fight their own battles against discrimination as they best see fit; for their mode of procedure, after all, will be governed by local conditions. BURT GRANT DEAD CHICAGO, Ill.—The theatrical world was surprised to learn of the sudden death of Burt Grant, who died Christmas day at the Providence Hospital, Chicago, after a short illness. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. Burt Grant was one of the first colored acts to attract attention in vaudeville years ago, and with Irving Jones and wife termed the well-known trio of Jones, Grant and Jones. Prior to entering vaudeville Burt Grant was featured in Sam T. Jack's Creoles and "In Old Kentucky." He was seen not long ago doing a single comedy turn with Dave Mionon's burlesque show. "The World of Frolic" His last engagement was at the Grand Theatre, Chicago, where he appeared in a big act known as Burt Grant Zulu Girls. Sporting Notes CLERMONT A. C. of Brooklyn—On last Thursday night Harry Wills, the New Orleans heavyweight, met Jack Thompson, of Joplin, Mo., in the star bout of the evening and it was one of the fiercest heavyweight-fights ever held in that club. Wills administered a severe punishment to his opponent and Thompson never stopped boring in for more. By the large crowd present the Joplin heavyweight was given the name of the-longest and gamest man that ever put a foot in a ring. The New Orleans heavyweight completely, outclassed his young opponent and from the first round began to put over some very telling blows to the jaw and body, and many fight fans present thought that Thompson would not last the entire ten rounds, but the harder Wills hit him the more aggressive, he was. Wills hit the Missouriian enough blows to knock out any fighter, but Thompson would bring over a swing that he expected to be lucky enough to bring victory to him, but there was no stream behind it looks as if the in the seventh round would surely take the course. Wills measured his opponent with left hand and hit him about seven times flush on the jaw, blit Thompson just would not go down, though he would reel and rock all over the ring. When the bell rang in the tenth round he was fighting very hard for a heater man and was loudly applauded for his gameness, when he left the ring. Weights—Willa 205; Thompson, 195. Battling Hall of Brooklyn, met Young Murphy in the first four-round bout and knocked him out in two rounds. Young Thompson of Brooklyn, met Bert Spencer of Flatbush, in the semifinal of the evening and they put up a great fight, both mixing it in great style the whole six rounds. It would have been an injustice to both boys to call it anything but a draw. Quinnmono A. C.—Long Island City on last Saturday night Terry Martin of the East side met Joe Daley of State Island in the star bout of the evening. The crowd which was very large witnessed a great fight. Martin, who is very aggressive, proceeded to carry plenty of fight to his opponent, who was much heavier, but the colored boy did not seem to mind this at all and just waded in with both hands and landed some telling blows upon Daley's jaw and body. Had a decision been given it would have been awarded to Martin for his aggressiveness and clean work. HARLEM SPORTING CLUB—On last Friday PUGILISM --- day night before a crowd that packed the clubhouse, Leo Johnson, colored lightweight champion of the world, and the veteran of many battles, swapped punches with Willie Jackson of The Bronx. The bout kept the crowd on their feet applauding the boys for their great lighting, as both fighters were very aggressive and landed some telling blows on each other with the honors in Johnson's favor, as he connected with Jackson's jaw with his overhand swings several times and had his opponent in a very bad way with his stiff body punches, which showed the white boy up perceptibly. Johnson's jabs played havoc with the Bronx boy's features and when he left the ring he was very much battered, but he put up a great battle against the colored boy. Only Johnson's aggressiveness made him win by a shade. Weights—Johnson, 136; Jackson, 137. In the semi-final, Joe Berman of Chicago, mot Kid Rash of Harlem, and knocked Rash out in three rounds. The colored boy's conceding seven pounds to his opponent proved too much handicap. --- VANHELMILLE A. C. Brooklyn—On last Monday afternoon A. C. Johnson of New York, the colored lightweight champion of the world, met Charley Smith of Brooklyn, who was substituted for Walter Mohr, who the doctor refused to let box on the account of illness. But Johnson, who is battling in great form these days, proceeded to give Smith a grand lacing for ten rounds. All during the bout he was the aggressor and landed seven blows to the Brooklyn boy's one. Johnson's main attack was to Smith's body, to which he just poured volleys of rights and lefts, to the mid-section, which seemed to take all the fight out of his opponent. And then he sang his left to the jaw with great rapidity, which shook the Brooklyn boy from his head to his heels. At no time during the fight was the champion in danger as Smith seemed to be afraid to mix it with him and on this account it was easily Johnson's fight. Weights—Johnson: 136; Smith: 137/ The final-final, which' was to have been six rounds, came to an abrupt end in the first round when. Young Russo of Brooklyn, knocked out Young Walcott, in the first round. Weights—Russo, 149; Walcott, 155. Young Gans of Brooklyn, met Joe Murphy and had little trouble in outpointing him in four rounds, which was featured with plenty of action on the part of both boys. With great regret I announce through these columns the accident which happened to one of the greatest colored fighters in the world and one of the most popular with white and colored, Darkey Griffin, who was severely burned about the face with potash, said to the beed of a former sweetheart, Griffin, who is now in the Harlem Hospital, is getting along nicely, but the doctors fear he may lose his eyesight. Should this prove true, we will lose one of the cleverest boys the fight fans ever saw. . . . MILITARY A. C., Brooklyn—On last Thursday night Nat Dewey, the heavy-weight boxer from Memphis, Tenn., made his debut here when he was to go to ten rounds with Sailor Grande of California. But the colored fighter showed little class and was outclassed by his white opponent, who knocked him out in the fourth round after giving him a severe lacing. Weights—Dewey, 172; Grande, 180 --- KANSAS CITY--Sam Langford, the Boston heavyweight, met Battlegim Johnson, the New York heavyweight, in a twelve-round contest and although Johnson put up a grand fight, Langford proved to the large crowd present that he is still the master heavyweight. The first three rounds were very even, but after that the Boston fighter handed the New York fighter a grand lacing, but Johnson, who is very game, was on his feet at the end of the twelve rounds. He was much battered up and Langford was awarded the decision. 9 9 ▲ MILITARY A. C. Brooklyn. — On Tuesday evening before a fair crowd of fight fans K. O. Loo Williams, the colored walterweight champion of the world and the best colored fighter now before the public, met Fighting Dick Nelson, a boy who is considered one of the best white middleweights in the world. He has a decision over Dixie Kid Carpenter, and also has the distinction of having fought the best men in the world at his weight. His most recent fight was when he fought Jimmy Butch O'Hagen, whom he fought to a draw at the Harlem A. C. but in Williams he met one of the toughest propositions in all his career. Much to the surprise of all present, except James Ferribe, manager of Loo Williams, and his seconds, he stopped the Fighting Dick in the first round. Williams, during the short stay in the ring, gave Nelson the greatest facing of his life. Weights—Williams: 150; Nelson: 152. Jamacia Kid met Battling Marshall of Brooklyn, in the other ten-round bout and easily outpointed him. The bout went the limit. Marshall showing the fight fans that he is a glutton for punishment. Weights—Marshall, 163; Jamacia Kid, 161. --- NEGRO WINS BOXING TITLE. NEGRO WINS BOXING TITLE. COLUMBUS, N. M.-Private Refus Williams, of the 24th United States Infant Infantry, under weight champion of the regular. Monday, January 1, at El Ville, Mexico, by defeating Private Whitey Burris, of the 16th United States Infantry. The fought twenty round. --- PORTLAND, Ore—The Golden West Athletic Club of which Mr. George P. Moore is manager held their smoker here last night and furnished several surprises. In the all-star card, which drew 1,000 persons, Danny Edwards, a colored boy, 108 pounds won from Jockey Bemett, white, 120 pounds, Edwards, who is but slip of a boy, is clever. He forced the fighting at most stages and won by a shade. The crowd, which was made up of whites, hissed "Denver Ed" Martin's decision, though it was right. The second bout of the evening was between Billy Nelson and Muggsy School, who substituted for Hugh Delaney, colored. Nelson and Schools, both white, and weighing 133 pounds, put up a good fight, Nelson winning. The next bout on the card, between Eddie Palmer, colored wetter champion, and a Roumanian heavyweight named Alex Trabamitis, brought the first surprise of the evening. Palmer was matched to box Al. Sommers, white, middleweight. Sommers developed a case of fright. His manager, who handles Trabamitis, also offered to put on Alex Trabamitis. Palmer, though weighing only 160 pounds and having an injured left hand, agree to take on the big fellow. Such a beating as Palmer handed the big Roumanian in the six short sessions has seldom been dealt a fighter in 20 three-minute rounds. Trabamitis has won numerous battles on the Pacific Coast, but the hard hitting, shifty colored boy simply slaughtered him. The house was in an unroof, velling for a knockout. When the last bell rang, Referee Martin, to the surprise of everybody, raised the hand of the reeling, beaten man. The next surprise came when Joe Benjamin, white, 125 pounds and Ted Mereidith, a colored U.S. seaman, 133 pounds boxed six fast rounds. Mereidith forced the fighting throughout, landed the greater number of clean blows and lest the decision. Young Jack Johnson of Boston, 158 pounds, and Lowe Simms, white, furnished the next surprise. Johnson beat Simms in every round, knocking him down in the first and fourth rounds with clean panches to the jaw. Simms, who outweighed the colored lad by 20 pounds and towered a head over him, never had a look-in, and when the last bell rang, both men's hands went up. The last bout of the evening, between Lee Johnson of California and Joe Gorman of Seattle, white, 122 pounds, was won by the colored boy. The Golden West A. C. is a colored organization. With best wishes for a happy New Year. JOHN A. THOLMEN Billiard Match Game Monday and Tuesday nights, January 8 and 9, at St. Mark's Hall, 1838 street near Lenox avenue, will be staged in a professional billiards will be staged in a professional way between the two colored champion 18-2 balk-line players J W. Simms, well known champion of Chicago and the West is to meet Minor Haney, recently from Buenos Aires. S A. who has defeated all of the New York and Eastern billiard players and is now holder of the colored championship 18-2 balk-line trophy, which was donated by the Brunswick-Balk Collender Co. through the Colored Amateur Billiard Players' Association in 1914. An interesting game is expected, as both men have been doing some very good practising in private and at the club, having runs of 45-52-63 to their credit. Haney seems to be the most consistent player while Simms is quite a flash player, leaning more than his opponent toward draws and masses. Haney's open drives are perfect,aring nervousness, owing to the crowd. Originally the game was to be of 1,000 points for a purse of $200, and gate receipts, but upon the advice of experienced players of exhibition games, the games will be 800 points, 400 each night, so as not to make this first public exhibition too long. Every detail of arrangement for the comfort of the spectators and the players has been arranged by the promoter and manager of the exhibition, W H. Willis. Because of the number of ladies who have made known their intention to attend, smoking will be prohibited. The Alcaraz Society Orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for dancing after the game on the evening of the 9th. The game will be called at 8:30 each night. Isham Johnson, formerly connected with Slosson's Billiard Academy will referee; C. V. Briggs, stakeholder; W. R. Davis, Secretary of the C. A. B. P. coorer. NO MORE STOCK BALTIMORE, Mr.-The Colonial Theatre, where colored stock companies have been playing in this city under the management of the Quality Amusement Company for several months, is closed. The colored citizens did not show the theatrical promoters their appreciation by patronizing the shows in large numbers. PLAINFIELD, N. I. PLAINFIELD, N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. William Pryor, Plair阶面, gave a course Christmas dinner to their niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Charles debert, and their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Werg and daughter. Mrs. T. Goldstone and son John and Mr. and Mrs. A. King spent Wednesday evening, December 27, in Newark, N. J., to witness the marriage and reception of Mrs. Goldstone's aunt, Mrs. Rebecca Hamlet, to Samuel Jones. Miss Fannie Scott. West Fourth street, was married Sunday evening, December 24, to A. Davis of Stamford, Comm. Elder Alexander A. Trent, pastor of the Church of God and Saints of Christ, officiated. The ceremony was held at, the church in East Fourth street, Tarnesville No. 3. Mrs. A. Trent returned last week from a five weeks' journey to Providence, R. I., and Boston, Mass., where a good time among friends was had. Elder J. W. Dickerson, evangelist at large, was a week end visitor of Elder A. Trent. Mrs. S. F. Wilson of Tulley, N. Y., and Mrs. Grace Becket of Portland, Me. shatter and niece of John Thomas of Richmond street were visitors to the family the past week. Mrs. Stephen Potts, Westervett avenue, an old and much respected resident of North Plainfield, died suddenly Friday morning, December 29. Richard Norwood, West Third street, in an irrational spell Friday morning, December 29, gashed his throat in an attempt at suicide. He was rushed to the hospital and is doing well. Richard Randolph, on December 30, caught his foot between a brake on his automobile and the body of the machine and fractured his ankle. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and returned home Sunday afternoon, December 31. Mrs. L. Henry, Richmond street, after a week's touch of the lagripe, is much better. Mrs. Propes and Mrs. Gipson of New York were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Partree, West Fourth street. Mrs. F Piedra, West Fourth street, has been indisposed for a week. Mrs. Bettie Hamilton, West Fourth street, after a few of the spells she has had for some time, is as well as can be expected. Miss Gertrude Edgar spent the holidays with friends and relatives in Washington, D.C., and returned Tuesday, January 2. The Christmas tree and entertainment of the Ehrenzee Baptist Church, East Third street, the Rev Crooms, pastor, was a joyous occasion. Every scholar of the Sunday school and member of the church received a present. Miss Bessie Crawley formerly of Plainfield, now of New York, was the Christmas and New Year's guest of Mrs Paul Coleman, Richmond street. The Embroiderery Club of Plainfield entertained at their last meeting the husband of the married members of four were present and had a good time. The meeting was held at Mrs H Gordon, Jr.'s home, 333 East Third street. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion. Miss Emma, Burns, Wachung avenue, after five weeks' illness, is improving. Miss Marion Moore and Master Ludlow Werner, Jr. of Brooklyn, N. Y., were week-end visitors of Miss Zenalea Anderson, West Fourth street. Miss Zenalea has gone to New York to return the visit to Miss Moore. Miss Ada Cobb, West Third street, left last week for a short visit with her brother in West Virginia. Miss Maggie Cobb spent New Year's with friends in Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. T. Goldstone and Mr. and Mrs. A. King, West Third street, entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday, December 31, consisting of all Southern products, tastefully cooked. James Carter, wife and son of Plainfield avenue left for Mount Union, Pa., Sunday, December 31, to reside in the future. Mr. Varelake, Sr., Fast Third street, is much better. The ministrels given by the Men's Club of M. Zion A M. E. Church, Thursday evening, December 29, at the Washington School Auditorium, was an overwhelming success. Every one who held a ticket of admission was well paid. The. K of P's entertainment at the Saenchenbund Hall, on Wednesday night, December 27, was a success. Mrs. Richard Yetmar gave her son Eddie a birthday dinner to ten of his friends a few days ago, and they had a cat and parrot time. Miss Emma Preston, Richmond street, after a week's illness, is out again much better. Shiloh Sunday school held its Christmas tree and Christmas exercises Thursday evening, December 28. In it they displayed a beautiful tableau by Miss Eva Williams, Emma Cardwell, C Carey, T. Burgess, R. Alexander, M. Crawley, B Lee and L Greene. James Bolder, West Third street, continues to improve. Miss Grace Morgan...of Washington, D.C. will be the guest of Miss G. Randolph, West Third street, for a short time. The Rev. A. Jones, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Liberty and West Third streets, has taken hold of the church in earnest. Quite a number of members have joined since he has had charge. Four joined Sunday morning, December 31, and the work still goes on. Correspondent wishes all a happy New Year. NEWARK N. I. NEWARK, N. J.-At the annual communication of Alpha Lodge, No. 116, F. & A. M., held at its lodge room, 104 Branford place, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Joseph H. E. Scotland, W. M.; C. Lansing Nevius, S. W.; Stephen T. Brooks, J. W.; Past Master Louis A. Sears, secretary; Post Master Emanuel Jackson, treasurer; Past Master William L. Clawson, chaplain; the Rev. Joseph Wells, proxie to the grand lodge; Past Master James M. Miller, trustee for three years. Those appointed to serve were: P. Sterling Hinton, S. D.; W. Dawson Jones, J. D.; Dr. J. I. Baxter, tyler; Dr. Wm. H. Green, S. M. S.; Dr. Wm. H. Rohne, J. M. S. Jollin W. Dias, chairman craftsmen. Mr. and Mrs. I. Keece of 150 Barclay street, Newark, N. J., entertained at dinner Christmas Mr. and Mrs. D. Keece of New York, Miss May Coaxum of ternom, M. C. Grimley and daughter M. M. C. Witney, Miss M. Jones of New York, Mrs. J. Hunt and son Percival of Summit, N. J. RAYONNE. N. BAYONHR, N. J.-The Rev, J. M. Branch, pastor of St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church, preached excellent sermons at both morning and evening services on Sunday, December 31, from Isa. 9-6 and I Sam. 16-12 respectively. St. Peter's Sunday School held its Christmas tree exercises on Wednesday evening, December 27. Miss Frances Mulford was in charge of the music for the occasion, and while many were kept away on account of the inclement weather, a goodly number was present and enjoyed immensely the recitations and carols rendered by the children. Mrs. Washington of 78 N. 18th street, who has been seriously ill for quite a time. ST. CHRISTOPHER DEFEATS ALPHA IN CLOSE GAME St. Christopher defeated Alpha in a game teening with excitement at Manhattan Casino, New Year's afternoon, the score 16 to 11 in the "Red and Black Machine's" favor. The game was neck and neck from start to finish, and kept the rooters at a high, nervous tension. In the preliminary game the St. Christopher Cubs defeated the Carlton Cubs 27 to 21. HOWARD PUTS "INGORPORATORS" TO TEST The "Incorporators" defeated Howard University at Manhattan Casmo New Year's evening, by the score of 25 to 21. The players of each team showed plenty of "pep" and each quint did some good work at times In the preliminary game the Younger Set Girls defeated the Y.W.C.A girls 15 to 5 From the World's Famous Novel by the Same Name by ROBER LOUIS STEVENSON, As Played by That Famous Actor Richard Mansfield. MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JAN. 7TH, 1917 AT 3:30 O'CLOCK. Miss Mary Mukle the eminent English Cellist has kindly consented to open our 1917 Series of Music - Lecture Recitals. She will be assisted by Miss Rebecca Clarke, Viola, Mr. Albert Elkus, Pianist. At St. Marks Hall, 138th St. Nr. Lenox Av MINOR HANEY, N. Y. vs. J. W. SIMMS, Chicago Dancing the evening of the 9th. Music by Alcazaar Orche Admission 50 Cents Reserved Seats 75 Cen Game Begins 8.30 P. M. while, is slowly improving Brown, both of W 44th street, were joined in wedlock during the Christmas holidays. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J M Branch. The newly weds are residing on W 44th street. The following were guests of Mr and Mrs G W Mills and daughter, Miss Harret, on Christmas day. Mr and Mrs Grant Hill, Mrs. Frank Hawkins, Messrs J C Hall, G Loonte and L. Upshur of New York City: Mr and Mrs Spears, Mrs. G. Williams and Mr. V. Berridge of Hoboken, N J., and Mr. Robert Reddick of this city. An interesting watch meeting was held at St. Peter's A.M. E Zion Church on Sunday night, last, when a large number gathered to watch the old year out and the new year in. The Angelic Baptist Sunday School held its Christmas treet exercises Friday evening, December 29. Mr. Fitznutt was in charge of the music and Mrs. L.R. Giles, superintendent, rendered an excellent program of Christmas carols and appropriate recitations. Miss Pearl Reade was pionist. Mrs. Sylvia Thornton, wife of the Rev J. T. Thornton, has been seriously THURSDAY, JANUARY 4. ITS ALPHA IN CLOSE GAME alpha in a game teeming with excitement. Year's afternoon, the score 16 to 16" favor. The game was neck and kept the rooters at a high, nervous. St. Christopher Cubs defeated the CORPORATORS" TO TEST Howard University at Manhattan the score of 25 to 21. The players "keep" and each quint did some good. Younger Set Girls defeated the all, but is somewhat improved. The B. Y. P. U. of Hudson county held its quarterly convention at Angel Baptist Church Sunday, December 31 R. S. Fitzhugh is president of the low organization MORRISTOWN, N. J. Morganstown, N. J.—The Christmas exercises were held in the Bethel A. M Church Friday and $22.04 was received. This is a Christmas present for the church which will go for a rug for the church. Frederick Ray of Ridgedale avenue and James of Water street, who were visiting their mother, have returned to Bordentown, where they attend school. A party was given in the honor of Master James Goosby at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. Thomas of Colby Glad New Year afternoon. All enjoyed themselves. Miss Fannie Williams of Madison, was in our town New Year eve. William Stoutenburgh is sick at his home. Miss Addie Pennington has returned to her home in Convent. She was visiting friends in Philadelphia over the Christmas holiday. EUGENE ELMORE, - Manager SEVENTH AVENUE AND 131st STREET TELEPHONE 1811 MORNINGSIDE CORPORATION, Lessees G. MONDAY, JAN. 8 CORPORATION, Robt. Levy, Gen. Mgr. PRESENTS "AND MR. HYDE" IN FOUR ACTS By the Same Name by ROBERT RCHES OF N. Y. CITY END YEAR OF SUCCESSFUL WORK (Continued from page one) september, $11.60; October, $6.67; total year, $233.09. MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The following statement concerning work at Mother Zion is submitted by the board of trustees, Alonzo R. Rives, secretary. The Rev. J. W. Brown is pastor. In compliance with your request for the receipts and expenditures of our church for the past twelve months, we carefully submit the same, believing that the widest publicity is absolutely necessary to obtain the confidence and 1914 THE REV. J. W. BROWN Pastor M. A. M. E. Zilon Church support of the public at large. Mother Zion church has enjoyed the most prosperous year of her whole existence and the year classes "of floating debtors, Harmony priory, pastor, officers and people are "side by side with but one aim "building up of the kingdom of the Jesus Christ. The financial st Total receipts from sources $12,638.02 Salaries.....$2,504.00 Choir.....650.00 Printing.....348.62 Benevolences.....781.50 Repairs.....263.12 Telephone.....148.33 Heat.....361.50 Light.....476.04 Postage.....44.25 Donations.....64.86 Taxes.....123.60 Interest.....20.00 Principal.....00.00 Identials.....02.20 Through Poor Steward.....150.1 Total.....$1,625 Above figures do not include School, Christian Endeavor, Met. Brotherhood and Women's Hom. Foreign Missionary Society. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH. The financial report of the Union Baptist Church, the Rev. G. H. Sims, pastor, is made up by the official board for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1916. In last week's Age an extended summary of the work done by this church during the eighteen years of existence was given by Bordalou 1917, the church will have a re-enrollment of its membership, the total of 2,833 at present on the books, containing of course, a quantity of unreached membership. There are 1,820 financial members. To December 1, 1916, the financial report showed total income of $12,909.97, with disbursements of $11,996.01. The following supplemental financial report is submitted: Paid to Asst. Pastors, $721.13. Paid out. Children of the Hill, $8,00. Paid for Sunday School, $433.56. Paid for Mortgage Debt, $1,760.00. Paid for Education, $220.70. Paid for Foreign Mission, $100.11 NEWS OF THE CHURCHES Balem M. E. Church. A great watch meeting was conducted the church last Sunday night. In beds we, away for the war, of standing for the pastor, the Rev. F. A. Cullin, prepares in the auditorium, and the locals in the lecture room. Before 7:30 p.m. the church was more than a large number united with the church. The revival was started and will continue all the month of January. The time seems to be ripe for a great revival in Salem. Bush Memorial Church The spirit of Yuleletide was evidenced From Christmas to watch night. On Sunday morning the pastor spoke so pungent a manner that when the doors of the church were opened, seven persons joined the church. It is gratifying to learn that at the watch night service the strength of the gallery was test. Fourteen more persons came forward and answered the church roll. The exercises by the Sunday School children under direction of Mr. Prime, were heartily applauded. No less was the music by the choir under H. Gladstone Marshall. The collections for the day were $118.03. The enthusiasm is worked up to the point where the members are inspired to double their efforts for 1917. St. James Presbyterian Church. The last Sunday of the year 1916 was a record day at St. James. Packed congregations filled the church at 11 a.m. m., and at the watch service at 18:0 p.m. At each service new members received by the session into the church; nine singing during the day. Bryce Hayter in matrimony night at the church, Robert Lumb and Miss Isma Louisa Adams. Charles Sawyer and Mrs. Lillian THE REV. CEO. H. SIMS. Pastor Union Baptist Church. Paid out for Home Mission, $87.31. Paid out to the Aid of the Church, $68.04. Total, $3,880.87. ST. MARK'S M. E. CHURCH. The following statement is submitted by the Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's M. E. Church. "We are not in the habit or publishing our charity list, what we do done because of the need and that we are in a position to make the contribution "For the past two or three years because of the large demands made upon us we have not been able to do as much as in former years. But during the year just closing, for relief of needy, burial of dead, needy churches and deserving schools, Salvation Army, orphan asylums, White Rose Mission and Empire Shelter, city hospitals, Anti-Slavery relief, V. M. C. and A. Y. W. C. A. Work in the Foreign and Home Fields a little over $1,500 have been spent." SETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH. Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn. Dr. Kimbail L. Warren, Pastor. The past year's work in Bethany has been marked with releasable real by both pastor and members, each bearing alike the responsibility involved on workers for Christ's Kingdom among open, spiritually and financially. The trustees, Jesse Arringtonchirman, the deacon, the朵朵 annual report for 1916, follows: Receipts, $7,366.89. DISBURSEMENTS. Current expenses, $2,185.30. Improvements, $2,578.87. Interest, $60. Repairs, $1. Mission, $88.33. National Training School, $30.00. Deacon John, Arthur Jones, chair- money raised for benevolence, $464.73. DISCUSSEMENTS Printing, $4.68. To the aged and sick. $270.60 Accessions to the membership, 131 Fifty of this number by baptism 4 by letter, 42 by relation Decrease—Five by death Mrs. Laura M Thompson, head of the missionary department, Louis A. Cabellb, head of the B Y P Y department, James Carroll, super- intendent of the Bible School; Mrs. Sara Dudley, president of the Willing Workers' Club, have made splendid records this year. The church and malleifes are greatly encouraged. Husor and officers are planning greater efforts financially, for the advancement of edu- cation, missions, social and religious enterprise in 1917. Baer were married in the Manse, 206 W. 137th street, at 8 o'clock Saturday President J. M. Green and Lawyer Outear of the St. James Brotherhood served supper to the men and women of the society in the dining room of the church at 6:30 p. m., Sunday. The C. E. elected its annual officers at 7:30 J. Lamar Whitner, president; Burks, vice-president; Vioia Ias. Drake, chairman Miss Ada Finney, corresponding secretary; E. N. Broadnax, chairman Evangelistic Committee presented the trustees of the church with $60 at the evening service. Elder Brown, clerk of the session and Deacon Scott thanked the committee in graceful speeches. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley and Rev. Dr. Ellerson were introduced to the audience and responded in words of appreciation and encouragement. Evangelistic services have been in progress since Sunday night. Dr. Hyler will speak at the service service next Sunday from the subject: 'Getting in on the Ground Floor.' There was much enthusiasm manifested in the $10,000 campaign which the church is now pushing. Washington Memorial Mission Washington Memorial Presbyterian Mission was comfortably filled last Friday night, the occasion being the Christmas tree and exercise of the children. F. E. Eggleton of the 13th Avenue Presbyterian Church of Newark, N. J., spoke of the opportunity and possibility of the Mission; and assured the congregation of his deep interest in and support of the work. Leroy Morris, student of Howard University, D. D. Neway, gave a recitation. The vocal and instrumental selection of the Waddell sisters of Brooklyn, N. Y., delighted the audiences. The children recited appropriate pieces with good effect. At the conclusion of the program Santa Claus distributed his gifts to young and old. The Mission was crowded last Sunday evening at the watch meeting service. The service was inspiring and instructive. The Mission is quite fortunate in securing friends, who are taking an actual part in the Sunday School and other departments of the work. The Rev. W. R. Lawton will speak Sunday at 11 A. M., on "Joshua's Resolution" 7 P. M., Christian Endeavor, subject, "The Things to Forget." 8 P. M., special service. Good speakers will take part in these services. The public is cordially invited. Harlem Congregational Church. The Harlan Congregational Church, 22 East 131st street, Dr. Holder, pastor. A recent addition to the church, through a friend, is a sick benefit relief fund. This enables the church to allow free medical service by a competent physician. To all sick babies, regardless of the church connection of the parents or the race to which the child is related, the church will between the hours of 10 a. M. and 12 p. will give cards to the church physician, free. The capacity of the building was taxed on Sunday coming last. Mrs. Lena Jones of West 131st street, and Mrs. Whittaker of West 131st street, joined the church at the close of the sermon. A substantial amount was taken for home provision. Dr. Holder will meet next Sunday morning. Subject "The Fifth Commandment." The holy communion will be celebrated at 8 P. M. Mr. Brondnack of the Presbyterian Church will read a paper on Christian Endeavor, at the Y. P. S. C. E. 6:30 P. M. next Sunday. The new chairman of the Board of Trustees is W. T. Hattie Temple. Dr. and Mrs. Holder hey to thank the members and friends who remembered them during the Christmas season. On the sick list: Mrs. Freeman, St. Lobbs Hospital, Mrs. Ward, Freeman, Hulley, care of Mrs. Wilkerson, 988 Morris avenue, and Mrs. Blackman, 500 Morris avenue. St. Paul's Baptist Church. The St. Paul Baptist Church, 352 W. 35th street, the Rev. H. Arthur Booker, pastor The Christmas services were of a high order and greatly enjoyed. On December 24 the pastor preached morning and evening on themes appropriate to the occasion, and the choir, under Prof. DeAney, rendered choice selections of music. The B 'Y P. U. held service on Wednesday night, followed with Christmas program. Then followed the Sunday School Christmas exercises, with the Christmas tree, on Thursday night. Friday night, the Praying Band had charge of the prayer service, and an enjoyed a spiritual feast. Sunday morning at the usual early hour, the Band was out, and started the spiritual fire burning, which kept burning all day, and until the early hour of Monday morning. The pastor preached in the morning on "The Purpose of the Bible" on Friday on "The New Creature." Both of these sermons were stirring, and the Lord was pleased to add five persons to the church by experience, and one convert, a young man, was received for baptism. The weekly pledge envelopes were given out. After this, the service was made general, till the New Year's offering was lifted, and then all bowed on their knees, while the old year passed out. Next Sunday's is early day in St. Paul, and every member and friend is expected to come up to what has been asked. Union Baptist Church The Union Baptist Church, 201-06 West 63rd street, the Rev. G. H. Sims, pastor. The last Sunday in the old year is gone with her sunshine and rain, with joy and pain, eternally gone! But the service in our church will not soon be forgotten. At the morning service, the congregation will large. Our pastor preached from Phil. 3:13-14 Theme "Forgetting the Past." One conversion and one addition at this service. At Sunday School at 2 p. m., the scholars were out in large numbers for the last session in the old year. Supplementation Johnson was jubilant the attendance and offering, which amounted to $34. The B. Y. P. U at 5:30 p. m., at the close of an excellent program, had the installation service of the officers for the New Year. W. H. Lloyd was installed as the president. Mrs. Margie Byrd, first vice-president. Mrs. Julia Harrison, second vice-president with a list of officers newly installed for the New Year. The evening service began at 7 p.m. The church was crowded long before 8 o'clock, so that we had services in both departments of the church and in the auditorium. Our pastor was preaching in the main auditorium the Rev. R. K. McWoodson had charge of the service in the lecture-room. We had thirty-nine accessions. The service was filled with reverence and respect, and after 12. Offering for the day amounted to $29561. $123.14 of this amount was a purse for the pastor's New Year offering, for which he tenders his thanks of appreciation, not only for the service but for the hand shakes and helpful presents for Mrs. Sims, the children and himself. St. Mark'a M. E. Church. On Sunday, December 31, the Rev. A. A. W. Hill preached able and forceful sermons at both the morning and evening services to exceptionally large congregations. The text of the morning service was St. Matthew 6.6. Theme: The word and need of prayer; faith in and adoration of God; the text of the evening sermon was, Palms 20.7. Theme: "In God We Trust." In addition to the regular evening service, a praise service was held in conjunction with the watch night service, during which, twelve persons joined the enron. This service was conducted by Dr. Brooks and Rev. Hill. Five joined the church at the morning service. During the month of January, special evangelistic services will be held under the guidance of the Rev. Dr. Brooks. On Thursday evening, December 28, the Jyceum exercises were largely attended. Owing to the death of her sister, Mrs. Lencetia Wilson who was to have had charge of the program was absent. In her sheed. J. E. Harrison, assumed charge of the program was readily, readied and favorably, received. On Sunday, December 31, the Methodist Brotherhood, and Sorosis meeting was held during the bycum hour, under the direction of Dr. Chas. I. Marks. The meeting was attended by a record audience, Willford H. Smith, presided. Able addresses were made by Judge John B. Landers, J. C. Manning, John S. Maxwell and Rev. H. B. Singleton, Invocation by Chaplai J. F. B. Bishop, Solos by Edward Simons, Chas. H. Waters and Miss Frances Maxwell, Solos by Rev. B. St. Mark's choir, under the direction of Prof. E. A. Jackson. Mother Zion Church Large congregations attended the services at Mother Zion last Sunday, Dr. Brown prescheduled morning and evening, Bishop G L. Blackwell and Dr. G. W. Offley were present in the morning and tonk part in the service, and Mr. Lee was a member of the wintih night service. Twenty-nine persons joined the church during the day; collection $167. At the close of the evening service the auxiliaries presented Dr. Brown with a Christmas gift of $160; presentations were also made to Mrs. Brown from the Ladies Progressive Club and Jumea Chiae, a music school. Smith Music School gave a recital at 4 p. m. under the auspices of the J. C. Price Lyceum. An offering of $21 was given. . .Next Sunday Tighi Busha and Counselor John Clifford Hawkins will be the speakers at the Lyceum. Offering will be taken for the benefit of the Auxiliary of Washington Memorial Fund. Auxiliary funds is extended to the public to be received. Revival meetings will begin Sunday, January 7, conducted by Mrs. Nora Taylor of Chicopee. All persons who are willing to help in the revival, either in the choir or a personal workers, are requested to meet Mrs. Taylor at the church on Friday night. Captain Lawrence, an assistant and his husband, and his wife, Marjorie, of Rochester, N. Y., were guests at dinner at the parsonage. Wednesday evening. The funeral of Carrie Humphreys was held at Mother Zion last Sunday after the morning service. Miss E. M. Delloy, secretary to Dr. Brown, who has been on the sick list since last Tuesday, is out again. Her many friends in parish will be with her and complete recovery. The Brown Chapter of the Methodist brotherhood will meet on Thursday night, January 4. First Baptist Church of the children on the in the year 1910 were very impressive. At the time, the opening礼堂 was announced by the Geo. Hinton, Pastor Bolden's sermon was taken from the 90th Palm, Monses's great morning prayer. The way in which Pastor Bolden treated the Psalm was especially interesting to those who heard. Appropriate music was rendered by the choir. The opening exercises of the Sunday School were conducted ml the Rev. Mr. Hinton. The class was well tended, one new chair joined the president was awarded to May Wingzins, Thomas Vogelsang, Horace Horace Holloway and Geo. Wright, for bringing in four highest amounts in their Christmas boxes and to Eslie Brown for large contributions during the year. A splendid program was presented at the meeting of the Literary Society at 4 p.m by Miss Edna Horah. A special address by the Rev. Minton. He was given and Pastor Bolden commend- ed his service to the society for her faithful services during the year. A number of out of town friends were present. A prayer service was conducted at 7:30 p. m. by Wm. Edwards and at 8 p. m. a sermon was delivered by Mrs. Mary White, the evangelist. At 10 o'clock Pastor Bolden delivered a sermon on "Dry Bones," as related by the prophet Ezekiel, that will long be remembered by the large crowd which testimonials given by the members and friends made many lasting impressions. The Revs. H. Accee and W. Hogans assisted in the services. The dinner during the day was served by members of Sunflower Circle and Miss Mary Booker, the president, presented $8.35 proceeds from the same. The Governors of the State's Fair held recently also made their reports. The collection for the day was $99.80. Vangelistic service will be conducted each evening this week at B p. m., Mrs. Mary White, the evangelist, reach and the Rev. J. H. Accee will assist in the singing supported by the Gospel Chorus. Pastor Bolden delivered the emancipation address in the auditorium of the High School on Monday, January 1, at New Rochelle, N. Y. The opening welcome address was delivered by the Mayor of the city. Newman Memorial Church, Brooklyn. Located on Horkingham Street, near Schenectady avenue, the Rev. B. Bridleman, pastor. Special services will be held during the first two weeks in January. The pastor will be assisted by the Rev. Mr. Curry of Middletown, N. Y. On Sunday afternoon, January 7, at 4 P. M., the Epworth League will be addressed by the Rev. H. B. Munson, pastor of Nontrand Avenna M. E., Church, and on Sunday afternoon, January 14, the speaker for the League will be the Rev. A. B. Kawanen, the districtendent of the New York East Conference, the M. E. Church. Friends are all invited. Special selection by the full junior choir. Y. W. C. A. Noten The regular meeting of the executive board will be held Friday evening at 8.30. At this time, the annual meeting for the election of officers on this board will take place. Only financial members are eligible to vote. A large attendance of members at this meeting is hoped. Mr. Jarvis, employment secretary of the association, has returned to the office after bidding the Christmas holidays in Washington, D. C. Donations to the T. W. C. A. have come from Mrs. C. Russell-Drown, $3, and a plant from Mice Dorothea Featherstone. Mrs. Ella Dawen and Mrs. Marmarre Ivory have removed their membership in the association. On Monday night, January 1, Mrs. E. Azilla Hankley rehearsed a number of young women here in this building for the folk song festival she is at an early dute. She place in this city an entire invitation to all girls and women to come and join. Information may be obtained by applying at the association building. NEW ROCHELLE N.Y New Rochelle, N. Y. — The public installation of the officers of Xonla Jodge, No. 50, F. & A. M., at League Hall, last Wednesday evening, will be long remembered by those present. A turkey dinner was served by the committee and Harris' Orchestra furnished the menu. The orchestra was elected and installed: Samuel J. Davis, W. Master; William Carter, S. Warden; Robert J. Aylor, J. Warden; Archie Owens, secretary; Henry Scott, treasurer; ArthurHooker, S. D.; Dugene Creaman, J. D.; J. Thorn; the choir was the choir by Piasmaster Henry Scott. The New Rochelle Tennis Club gave an invitational masquerade party, Thursday evening, December 28, at League Hall. Thore were about one hundred and fifty guests. The hall was decorated with rangersations were under the supervision of the Misses Jones of Wintrop avenue. All the churches were crowded last Sunday at watch meeting services. Betheden Baptist had to look its way o'clock to prevent overcrowding. Mrs. Eva Bates, Messrs. Emmanuel Eccles and George W. Green, who are on the sick list are much improved. William J. Brown, Joseph Bullock, Herman C. McCendon, Samuel J. Davis, new Year's day in New York City, and saw Howard University Basket Ball team loose to the Incorporators, by a score of 25 to 21. It was a splendid gale, about one hundred people were present from New York to the two players from our city, Embro Morgan and Percy Richardson. After the afternoon basketball game, Messrs. Brown, Bullock, S. J. and H. W. Davis were strolling up Lenox avenue, New York, and met the Rev. Richard M. Bolden, who was holding the machet the emancipation address. The Rev. Mr. Bolden is an old friend of the Davies, and he took the party to his church and residence and showed them from cellar to garden. John Washington of Farmville, Va. spent Christmas with his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth First street. He Balden for home. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, 109 Winthrop avenue, entertained at dinner Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. R. Stears, Mims E. B. Jones, Mrs. Lee Roos and Mrs. J. B. Miles Voosberg is spending New Years in Valatita, N. Y. Master Lawson Moore of Ridgewood, N. J. spent Christmas with his aunt and uncle, Mrs. Jessie Rogers, and Mrs. Roos have had their home equipped with electric lights, being the first among our people to do so. JERSEY CITY, N. J. JERSEY CITY, N. J.—Lafayette Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles S. Freeman parish, the Service for Sunday, 7:10 a.m., m. prayer service; 11 a.m., sacrament of the Lord's Supper; 2:30 p.m., Bible school; 4 p.m., men's service; 7 p.m., Senior C. E. conservation service; 8 p.m., installation of newly elected elders and deaconsesses. The Sunday School orchestra will assist with the music in the school. Preparatory services will be held Friday evening, January 5. The Lafayette Presbyterian church is the Worship of the World. Services from which great blessings are being received. The junior choir rendered excellent service at the children's service last Sunday morning. The cantata, entitled "Johnny Doubler," given under the auspices of the Sunday School of the church, was greatly enjoyed by all present. The members of the Freeman L. T. L. had their annual reception and a large number were present at the church on last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Berry is driving a little reception to all children who took part in the Bible school cantata at the church Saturday at 4 o'clock p.m. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ware announce the marriage of their daughter, Lillian Norene Ware, to elwood Nicholson Eighnite. The ceremony was held at the residence of o'clock at the residence, 775 Ocean avenue by the Rey, Chas. S. Freeman. RALEIGH, N. C. 15 East Hargelt St. Raleigh, N.C. Miss Ellen Christmas, after spending the holidays with her parents returned to her work in the graded school at Monroe, N.C. Morris Watts, Jr. a student at Lincoln University, spent the holidays with his mother and returned to school last fall. The Baptist State Missionary Board held a meeting in this city last Friday, Dr. C. S. Brown and the Rev. G. O. Bullock, out of town members attended. G. S. Perty, a medical student at Howard University spent the holidays in the city with his parents. Miss Myrte Capehart was hosts to a number of young-friends at her home last Tuesday evening from 8 to 11:30. Whist was played and cocoa and cakes were served. Coleman, a dental student, Howard University, was in the city visiting his family during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. McCoy were hosts to an oyster supper last Thursday evening in honor of their son, Fleetwood, a senior college student at Kittiwack College, and their nephew, Carlin Hill of New York, both of whom are visiting their parents. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Perry, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. James H., Mr. and Mrs. Wado Andrum and Miss Lee. Mrs. J. H. Garner of Columbia, S. C., while passing through this city last Open for inspection. the finest new fireproof apartments, handmade decorated throughout; elegant entrance; 2, 3, 4 large, light, sky rooms; all improvements; ranges, hot water supplied, tiled bath and open plumbing. Rents $10 to $16. Thursday, stopped off to visit her aunt, Mra. Charles Caldwell. Dr. Ripley of Charleston, S. C., was in the city, writing friends last week. in the city visiting friends last week. On last Tuesday the First Baptist Church Sunday, School superintendent and member of that Sunday School school, meats consisting of candies, oranges, apples, raisins and nuts. More than five hundred packages were distributed at a cost of $50. Dr. R. S. Vass of Burlington, N. C., was a visitor to his parents last week. Mrs. W. T. Harris returned to High Point Industrial School last Saturday, after spending the holidays with her husband. Miss Maia Harris visited her sister in Missill, S. C., last week, and returned to her work in the Parish School at Warrenton, N. C. Miss Sadie Harris, returned to Richmond county to resume her work as domestic science teacher. The Wake Baptist Ministerial Union held sessions in Tupper Memorial Baptist Church in this city December 30-JI. The S. H. Witherspoon presided and the Rev. J. W. Ligon acted as secretary. A goodly number of ministers in charge of churches in Wake county were present and took part in the deliberations. Mrs. J. W. Ligon and N. F. Roberts lectured on the Bible. An. Indian operetta "The Frost of the Red Corn," was rendered under the nauseas of Shaw University, in University Chapel, Monday evening, January 1. The piece is a portrayal of Indian life by forty-five young ladies in characteristic dress action and will be presented to the public. Mrs. A. J. Rogers, accompanied by Master Brisco, left last Wednesday for two weeks' visit to relatives and will be born, N. C. Miss Annie Harrell, graduate trained nurse from St. Agnes Hospital, in the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rogers. Luffier White of Atlantic City, N. C. who spent the holidays at his home in Clarkston, N. C. while on his return north stopped over in this city last Friday for a few hours visiting L. C. Rogers. The Rev. Jas. K. Satterwhite, rector of St. Amhrose P. E. Church, conducted services last Sunday night, beginning at 10:30 and ending at 12 o'clock with communion. Nearly all the churches of this city held services until 12 o'clock last Sunday night to greet the new year. Va. wife of Sam Rogers, who is head waiter at the Yarborough Hotel, returned home after spending several days in this city visiting her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers stopped with Mrs. Morris Watts, on South Person street. Mr. William Young of Norfolk, Va. sent the nolives in this city to her husband who is employed at the Yarborough Hotel. Mrs. Young has returned home. W. W. Hinton of Marianna, Ark, is in the city visiting his brother, Gaston Hinton. Mr. Hinton is a Raleigh boy, but has been absent from this city for twenty-five years. Prof. W. B. Hunter, principal of the Apex graded school, spent the halidays with his family in this city. The Negroes of Raleigh gathered in the city auditorium at noon January 1 and listened to a splendid address by the Rev. W. R. Gullins of Durham, N.C., who was greeted with applause when he arose to speak. It was listened to with marked attention from beginning to the end of his discourse on There Can the Negro Emigrate? Give Him time to hear. He traced the Negro's history from the time he entrance in America up to the present time. Many times he was interrupted by applause when he pictured out some steels of valor performed by the Negro on the battlefield as a soldier statesman, and teacher. Miss Foster, a teacher in the city graded school, read a poem, D. E. Leak read Abraham Lincoln's proclamation, Dr. L. B. Capheart, the retiring president of the Emancipation Association and T. I. McCoy, secretary, turned over the archival officers. The Rev. Jas. with president; L. M Cheeks, carv; C. C. Lightner, treasurer, and S. W. Brown, marshal. The AGE correspondent didn't forget to put in a word for Negro newspapers, more especially THE NEW YORK AGE, which towers above all other Negro journals in leading the fight for a square deal and a man's chance. The St. Louis Globe sang several melodies. All present here will pass with the day's celebration. The results read by Prof. C. N. Hunter were adopted and ordered published. PATERSON, N. I FATTERSON, N. J.—Mrs. Charles Banks 3.99 Godwin street, had "open house" New Year's Day. She was assisted in receiving by Mrs. N. B. Wilson, Pomp- ary New York City; Mime, Green, Frazier, New Robinson and Mrs. D. Satchwell Among the many who called to pay their respects were Dr. N. T. Cotton, Messrs. Walker, Hailstock, Pascoe, Pinn, Satchwell, Hughes, Flanigan, Minn, Rev. Miller, Robinson, Foster, Dry Hoper, Hopper and many others. "Refreshments, ice cream, chicken salad, sautwiches, ice cream, coffee, cigars, wine and candy. Mr. Wren of Slisterton avenue, died in the General Hospital Sunday. He was a member of the Hod Carriers' Union, of the complimentary banquet conducted by the Colored Men's Association to its president, John A. Hutmaster of ceremonies; Louis H. Rouser, secretary; C. C. Woolridge, Editor J. E. Saddler, Mrs. Sadler of the New Jersey. Observer. There was many present from the surrounding cities, and among whom were Messrs. Burrell and Dr. George Kange, Dr. C. Totton, Dr. George Kange, Dr. C. Totton, man, dean of the Fourth Ward C. Williams, Alex Jackson, Mrs. Coombs and daughter, John Kline, Ed. Button A. J. Walker, J. H. Lewis, Mrs. Arra- stead, m. and Mrs. F. Walder, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Miss C. Fields, Mr. Percy Mr. Jonce, Thomas Williams, Louis Mitchell and mother, Miss. Annie Jackson Clarence Huggs, Mr. and Mrs Huff, Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson and Mrs. Music was furnished the Silk Carpet, the menu, C. C. Woolridge introduced the master of ceremonies, Louis A. Rouser. Among the speakers were the Rev: Mr. Louis Hicks on behalf of the clergy) Alderman Dean, D. W. Kyle, Mrs. Elizabeth Walker) Mr. Burrell, Dr. Dr. Kyle, Dr. E. Sadler, Dr. M. T. Couture, Mr. Huggs grammes were received from several the out-of-town guests who could not be present. The Yuletide reception of the Wednesday Afternoon Embroidery Club was held at the residence of W. E. Honner on Wednesday afternoon. The muese of this occasion was Harriet Hillman and many others. Mrs. W. C. Hart muese of the Vineyard Cleveland Williams on the violin. Those who assisted in receiving was Mrs. Frank Walker, Mrs. Wm. Armstead, Thomas Williams and Mrs. F. Harkler. The young ladies who assisted in serving was Flora Hart, Gertrude Walker and Max Marv. Banks was "at home to a few friends New Year's Day. The ladies assisted Mrs. Banks to receive were: Mme. C. H. Grace, Mrs. David Satchwell, and Mrs. David Wilson Among the guests were the Rev. C. C. Williams, the Rev. R. Miller, the Rev. N. W. Waker, the Rev. A. Dixon, Dr. N. Hoffman, Prof. Greece, David Wilson, N. O. S. Cuttler, J. Dr. J. Huggs, W. Hopper, Mr. Mason, Mr. Hugh, Mr. Flanigan and C. Pascoe. Mrs. N. H. Robinson entertained the guests at the piano. Mrs. H. Sisco was the guest of honor. In the evening Mrs. Banks served dinner to eight ladies and gentlemen. The evening was thoroughly given the ladies a box of candy and to the gentleman large candy canes. A: Canaan Baptist Church, Rey. Ralph L. Miller, pastor. Sunday services were well attended. Church had a glorious watch meeting. Members are planning to hold a revival next month. The Christmas exercises last Thursday night show a grand success. Many students attended day evening, January 16, there will be a rabbit supper under the auspices of the Pastor's Club. Mrs. L. G. Combs, president. Next Sunday the pastor will preach both morning and evening. At 11 a. m. on "Our Conduct Toward Others" and at 8 p. m. on "The Christl Orders." J. P. Anderson is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Louis A. Miller, 88 Ellison street. D. E. J. Rolling, the blind evangelist of Washington, B. C. will conduct a lecture on the life of Charles beginning Sunday, December 11. Dr. J. Harvey Anderso, editor of the Star of Zion, and formerly of Harrisburg, Pa., with his wife and daughter, Miss Viola, are spending the holiday with his wife, Mrs. Louis Miller, B. Fellison street. Dr. Anderson preached the Christmas sermon Sunday, December 24, 11 a.m. at the A. M. E. Zion Church. He was the guest of honor at the banquet tendered the ladies of the above named church by the brotherhood organization, Wednesday night, December 27, and made an elegant address. The banquet proved one of the most eclectic occasions the Rev. C. C. Williams, the pastor, was master of ceremonies and was at his best. The Christmas tree exercises were held Thursday night, December 28. The children rendered a beautiful cantata entitled "Santa Claus." They were handsomely costumed. Many elegant presents were distributed among the children and friends. Dr. Anderson again made the address. He cont Dr Anderson and family with others were handsomely entertained by Mrs. Jennie Beckman at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson, Godwin street, December 29. Those present were the Rev. and Mrs. J. Harvey Anderson, Miss Viola Anderson, Mrs. Minerva Miller, the Rev. C. C. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. John Hinderson, Mrs. Sarah Thomas, Mrs. Elizabeth Gardier, Mrs. Jennie Beckman. Masler Louis Miller entertained a number of his young friends at his mother's home, 88 Ellison street, the after December 29. The occasion was enjoyment music and feasting Miss Viola Anderson, his aunt, was guest of honor. All who owe as much as one week for TIRz Acid will please pay up. W. H. Foster, 21 Pearl street. PERTH AMBOY, N. I. PERTH AMOY, N. J.-Quite a congregation was out to watch meeting last Sunday evening at the Second Baptist Church. Anthony and sister, Lainina of Kenilworth, N. J., spent New Year's day visiting visitors in this city. Mrs. Lewis Carter of Miller street, has been seriously ill, but is convalescing. Miss Effy' Anthony, who has been making her home with her grandmother in Danbury, Conn., is here visiting relatives. Napoleon Anthony of Kenilworth, spent the end week among relatives. Mr. Alex. Wilson of Division street, spent New Year's day in Rahway. Miss Pearl of 383 East avenue entertained from atutchen Saturday. Miss Marian of New York spent the week end with parents on Division street. 2110-10 Madison Ave. Elegant large light room, bath, steam heat, hot water, floor through; quiet, well kept house. Apply Janitor 2116, or HUBERTH & HUBERTH 253 W. 58th St. Columbus 9364 1-4-47 NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK --- Miss Anne News spent the holidays in New York. While Miss the ex-jockey, spent the holidays in Gravannah, Ga. Miss and Miss. George Snead spent several days in Washington recently. Miss Borden Brooks of Cambridge, Mass., spent the holidays in New York. Miss and Mrs. Noah Beam have happened in their home at Sunbury, M. C. Miss Sue Brown has moved from Upper School, Yekera, to New York City. Miss Anne Hall of Peughkeepesis was the holiday guest of Mrs. Lillian Trett in Hartford. Miss Ginnie Gates of Movey avenue, Waltham, Mass., spent Christmas in New York. Miss Snead was recently entertained by her Mrs. Rebecca Truly of Waltham, M. C. Miss Alice Bell was a Christmas day guest of Miss and Mrs. George Hunter, Waltham, R. Y. W. W. Powder of Los Angeles, Cal. has sent us to his home after an extended stay in New York. W. Arnold Hill of the National Urban Regions New York, is stepping at the M. M. G. A. Chicago. Bernardin Powell spent the Christmas holidays with his father, J. D. Powell, Caryanah, Ga. Master Andrew Brannie same down from Binghamton, N. Y., to spend the holidays with his father. Miss N. L. Biddick of Norfolk, Va., was a business visitor to New York just before the holidays. Mrs. Alice Ball took dinner on Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. George Bunner, Booneville, N. Y. James Board was in London recently, the guest of Mrs. Chara Brackett, 314 Tenth street, northwest. Mrs. Nigaya Robertson of Philadelphia visited her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Mort B. Horton, 53 East 123rd street. Miss Wade Williams was called to Downersock, Texas, to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Laura Brattley. Miss Puppe and Mrs. Gibson were Chancery guests of Mr. and Mrs. Parson, West St. street, Plainfield, N. J. Miss John Colock and sister, Miss Baldwin Stabling, of Philadelphia, were mourners and visitors in New York. Miss Payne is visiting her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. J. Westley Payne, of Downersock place, Binghamton, N. Y. Miss Sullivan is connected with the Woodbury School, attended at the Woodbury High School, where she will be lectured in woodcraft. Miss Crawley spent Christmas and New Years with Mrs. Paul Gobleman, Dickmond street, Plainfield, N. J. Louise Williams of Norfolk, Va., left this home December 24 for New York to lay in a spring stock of tailoring goods. Mrs. Dennis Greene of 2 Difworth street, Borton, spent Christmas with her mother and sister at 332 West Lind street. Ralph B. Langton, who spent the New Year's with his brother and sister-in-law in Washington, D. C., returned home Monday. Henry N. Green, a clerk in the New York postoffice, was called to Savannah, Ga., by reason of the death of his mother, Mrs. Annie Greene. Miss. F. E. Scott left December 20 to spend New Year's in Providence, R. I., as a guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. King. William T. Rainwater and Tracy J. Smith of Atlanta, Ga., while en route to New York, stopped for a day with Miss Margaret Carol of Washington. Miss Olivia A. Virgil, a teacher in the city public schools, but who went to Baltimore in November on sick leave, writes that her health is improving. Mrs. Vessie Porter of Norfolk, Va., who was called to New York by request of the illness of her sister, Mrs. George Jackson, has returned home. Miss Mary M. Smith, who has been writing her former home, Savannah, Ga., is visiting Miss Sadie Freeman and Mrs. Marguerite Rutledge, Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. D. Keese, Mrs. C. Brantley and daughter, Vlian, Mrs. Williams and Miss M. Jones were Christmas guests, of Mr. I. Keese, 160 Broadway, Newark, N. J. Mrs. Kate Pittman, president of the State Pitman Orphan Home, Inc., Norfolk, Va., spent ten days in New York as the guest of Mrs. L. M. Kemp, 226 18th 127th street. Charles C. Davis, president of the Bay Laney League, announces the regular monthly meeting for January 5 at the Hope Day-Nursery, 38 West 133rd street at 3 o'clock. Miss Erline Rollins and her friends, Miss Thrope of Pleasant Plains, Staten Island, left for their homes after spending the holidays with Miss Rollins and Henry Jenkins, 260 West 47th street. Broadway Auto School, 213 West 51st street, is giving a special course, including everything, during the winter months, for $10. Also long road courses on the Locomobile for 50 c.c. Jan4-3mos. At the Salem Lyceum last Sunday the program was to have been in charge of Miss Burroughs, but in her absence the Boy Scout book hadance. Those participating were Mr. Robinson, Mr. Brundy, Miss M. A. Green and Mime. Mrs. Cella Alverson, West 139th street, contained a number of friends at din- ing Christmas night in honor of her mother, Mrs. Eliza Jones Whitehead, more present wert Mrs. Whitehead, and Mrs. Jerry Cox, Mrs. Mary J. Brown, Mrs. Vivia Cloudon, Mrs. Geor- gian, Mrs. Garo, Leonard Steward Pitt, Mrs. Taylor, Ben Hummons, Lawrence Drayton and Dr. W. E. B. Du Bola, editor of The Crisis, is seriously ill at St. Luke's Hospital, where he underwent on operation last week. The physicians attending him are considering the advisability of performing another operation in the hope of securing more favorable results. Mme. C. J. Walker, the well-known business woman, is taking a much-pooped rest at Hot Springs, Ark, where she is spending three weeks, acting on the advice of Dr. Curtis, a well-known physician of Hot Springs. Mme. Walker has been touring the South in the interest of her hair preparations. The Christmas program at the Salem Lyceum, George W. Allen, president, was in charge of the president. The following took part: J. S. Brown, H. Hewser, George Jones, Jr., accompanied by Mizz L. K. Walker, H. Simmaelkjaser, Miss Walker, accompanying Noble Simsle of the Cleb Club, and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hebbons. Miss Maude B. Livingstone, 228 W 53d street, entertained on Monday, December 25, in honor of her sister, Miss Anna H. Logan of Mt. Nernon, N. Y. and Miss Eagle O. Ewens, formerly of this city. A delightful dinner was served, the guests being Mme. Francis, Mr. and Krs. Wrighter Williams, Clarence L. Epps of Norwich, Conn. R. L. Parker, later in the evening other guests were invited and Mrs. Arthur Autley, Mr. and Mrs Frank Wallace, Miss Pearl Silva, Miss Florence Roberts, B. Faulton and Goo-Ely, who furnished music. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Thomas entertained on New Year's Day from I p. m. to midnight, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Yancey Anderson and Miss Stella Anderson of Keyport, N. J., parents and sister of Mrs. Thomas. A sumptuous dinner was served and during the evening an informal discussion was engaged in, considering the effect upon the interests of the Negro in the north as a result of the migration of southern labor to this section. Guests present at dinner and during the afternoon and evening were Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Miss Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mason, Mr. and Mrs. James Vase of St. Paul, Minn.; Mme. Julia, Francis, Miss Anna H. Johnson of Allen, S. C.; Mrs. Mary Kelly of Kentucky; Mr. and Mrs. Wiley of New York; Rochelle; Mr. and Mrs. L. H. White and Mrs. Lewis P. Williams and baby Lucien of Brooklyn; Rodney L. Dade, Mr. and Mrs. John Pride of Elizabeth, N. J.; Robert Douglas and mother, Mrs. Butterfield, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Post and company of Yonkers, N. Y., Edward Bart. The Minister's Meeting The ministers meeting of New York City and vicinity will reconvene on Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the auditorium of St. Mark's parish house, $2d street and Eighth avenue. The Rev. Dr. R. G. Waters of Orange, N. J., will preach the opening sermon. The meetings for January are evangelistic in character. All pastors and their congregations are cordially invited to be present. These meetings held by them are there have been a source of great blessing to the brethren themselves and those of their members who gavled themselves of the opportunity to be present. Meetings are from 2 to 4 p. m. 8t. Mark's Junior Cadota. The entertainment to be given by the Cadets on Friday, evening, January 5, at 8:30 promises to surpass the other which was so successfully performed Little-Gwendolyn Sturgess is going to dance to one of her new songs. "Pretty Baby" as sung by the eight star children promises to be a "hit." Ethel Hawley is going to perform at the piano. The concert is going to be one of the big surprises of the New Year. Miss Mabel Richards and Ferdinand Halloway are going to sing selections from the opera "Carmen." The Cadets are going to give the real army drills before the all-are-just-occupied evening especially since the Women's Social Club and St. Mark's Athletic Committee will be there to attend to the comfort of the Junior's parents and friends. Young Men's Christian Association Notes. A memorial service in memory of the late William A. Hunton, International secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, will be held at 4 o'clock Sunday, January 7, 1917, at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church under the auspices of the colored men's branch of the Young Men's Christian Association. A program of high degree is being prepared. An address on the life and work of Mr. Hunton will be delivered by Dr. Frank K. Sanders of the international committee of the Young Men's Christian Association. Dr. Brooks will make an address on behalf of the branch. The solitaries for the occasion will be Mrs. Ellen Ford Brooks of Brooklyn and J. Rosamond Johnson. The choir of St. Mark's Church will also participate, as will the Rev. A. C. Powell, Dr. E. P. Roberts and others. Programs with a picture of Mr. Hunton and a synopsis of his work will be distributed on this occasion. The general public is invited and urged to be in their seats at 4 p. m., as the exercises will begin promptly at that hour. A series of men's meetings will be conducted by the association at the Lafayette Lodge Room No. 4 on each Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, beginning Sunday, January 14. These programs will be of special interest to men, and the best possible speakers will be secured for the occasion. . . The effort to clear the branch of indebtedness on current work has proven successful, and the committee of management is able to start the year with a clean slate. This was accomplished by the general board's agreeing to take over thirteen hundred dollars of the indebtedness providing the committee of management would raise one thousand dollars. This the committee of management has done, and every bill against the cur- HELP WANTED JANITOR WANTED (colored) 4 rooms and bath, keep house clean, good position for right party. Bring references, 9-10 to day, 448 Mott avenue. ASSISTANT JANITOR WANTED (colored) to help superintendent with small party; bring references; advancement to right party; bring references, 8-9 to day, 448 Mott avenue. Webb Draper Agency wishes to announce the reopening at the above address. Good situations for reliable colored servants, male and female. Under direct supervision of MRS. CORNELLA A. CHRISTIANI TEL. agency, is not responsible for any outside representatives. Tel. 1147 Med. Square. rent work of the association is met. This does not mean that we can sit down idly and fold our arms, but is simply a new call to a greater effort; and only shows us what we are able to do, and it is the hope of the committee that the public will rally to its support in the coming year that a proper place may be provided for the men and boys of our race. Music School Settlement Notes The appearance of Miss May Mukle, the eminent English 'cellist, who will open our 1917 series of music lecture recitals is significant of an artistic entertainment; the critics of Europe and America have spoken in the highest terms of the unusual excellence of her programs and of the perfect artistic sense which characterizes her performances. Miss Mukle will give a program that would be very costly to hear at Carnegie or Aeolian Hall. Miss Mukle will be assisted by Miss Rebecca Clarke, violinist, Mrs. Albert Elkus, pianist. Associate members will be admitted free; assessment to visiting friends, 10 cents. The program will begin promptly at 3:30 o'clock. Saturday afternoon, December 30, was an occasion of joy for the young folks. An impromptu program of piano selections, songs and dances were rendered. At 5:30 the electrical display of decorations on the Christmas tree were connected and the effect was beautiful There was 125 presents and the same amount in boxes of candies given to the children who took part in the entertainment. After the presents were distributed President Adams acting as Santa Claus, ice cream and cake was served and the rest of the evening was spent by the young folks in dancing. We extend our thanks to the many friends who contributed so generously to the Christmas fund, making it possible to give the youngsters such an enjoyable occasion. Lessons in the various departments were resumed on Tuesday, January 2, 1917. Punils are requested to meet their teachers at the usual hour. General activities of the school will be carried on according to schedule. Adult Spanish class Friday and Saturday evenings: Juvenile Spanish class Saturday afternoon from 12 to 1. Young folks' dancing and sewing class 10 a.m. Juvenile orchestra at 1:30; girls' basketball at 3: boys basketball at 4; dancing at 5 o'clock. Students' Club Dance. More than 125 persons attended the dance of the Douglass Students Club, an organization of young men who have attended the various colleges of the country, which was held at the Music School Settlement, 4-6 West 131st street, on Thursday evening, December 28. It was one of the most unique entertainments of the season and there was an unusual enjoyment throughout the evening. Representatives were present from Yale, Cornell, Bates, Dartmouth, Howard, Pennsylvania, Brown, Boston Tech, and many other institutions of learning. The patronesses for the evening were Mrs. Eugene Kinclek Jones of Flushing, Mrs. Mars of Brooklyn, Mrs C. E. Robinson and Mrs. Chas. T. Smith, Officers of the club are Frank Turner, president: Norman Robinson, secretary; and Mr. Scott, treasurer. The committee having in charge the dance was composed of Clarence E. Robinson, chairman: Frank Turner, Noble Boardwater and Wilmer Lucas. The Entre Nous Club Dances The Extra Nois Club Dances. One of the prettiest dances of the season was given by the Entro nois Club, 27, 1916, at the Music School Settlement. Music was furnished by Wiggin's Orchestra. The following guests and members were present: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barre, Mr. and Mrs. James Kingsland, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ludlow E. Werner, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Rosamond Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bayne, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chisholm, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. James Trimble Mesdames, John Nall, James W. Johnson, Edward Horn, Sr. Errol Horne, L. A. Walton, Gertrude Smith, Stephen Brooks, Nellie Bayne, the Misses Lucy Allen, Madline and Winnifred Array, Edline Beckman, Marlon Gibbs, Bessie Hobby, Amanda Kemp, Ia Laissler, Louise Latimer, Urseline McClain, Florabell Pagne, Olga Scott, Willie Stratton, Honrilette Smith, Vivian Ward, Messa. Thos. Amos, Ira Aldridge, M. Rasiam, Obediah Rundick, Anderson Campbell, Chas. Gibbs, Frank Janifer, Robt. and George Lattimore, Fred Miller, John E. Nall, Royal Rutledge, Phillip Scott, Otto Steadman, Garfield Talman, Chas. Jones, Thos. Johnson, Fitzhornbert Johnson, Drs. Geoffrey, nurse, BenJ. Withers and Algenorn Campbell. Boroux Arto Club Gives Dance The Beaux Arts Club gave its annual Christmas tree dance on Friday night, December 29, at the Music School Settlement, and was most heartily greeted by its many friends and patrons. The Beaux Arts Club, being a total subscriber, from social activities, thus far has: only one occasion on INFORMATION WANTED. INFORMATION WANTED. JULIA BOOTH will learn something to her advantage by communicating with Mrs. Baldwin, 630 West 158th street, New York City. which to entertain its many friends and this holiday of good cheer is always reserved for its Christmas tree: Invitations for the dance and Christmas tree are sent out weeks in advance to insure each guest a Christmas gift upon the club's tree, which is always in the nature of a surprise. Aside from this, the club presents a favor to each lady and gentleman for the gift. The guests are immediately made acquainted with each other, is a novelty. Among those present were: Jas. T. Statan, C. H. Hinton of Englewood. N. J. J. H. Holden, Miss E. Donely, Mra. H. Donely, Miss W. Winfred, Miss Frances Gardnar, Miss E. Renaker, Luther Rodgars, C. M.Bain, Vernon Gray, Miss Flora Sutton, J. H. James, W. C. Glbba, Miss D. Boyd, Miss Cassie Chisum, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freeman, L. S. Clark, Miss Hill, Miss A. Trott, J. J. James, E. L. Gloon, W. A. Jones, L. H. Hill, J. Livesue, Miss Uvian Ward, W. Ollie, G. Jordan, Miss Kate Jordan, Miss May Pile, E. Plischer, E. Pile, E. Mohr, Miss E. Bainn, W. Miller, Miss Narvell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. H. Richards, Mr. Frank Hawkins, Mrs. Chas Harris, J. L. Harper, Miss W. Barrett, C. C. Williams, Mme. Entelle, Miss M. McCoy, Miss M. Anderson, Miss M. Christian, Miss M. Graham, O. Hinswood, H. J. Kennedy, H. Sheppard, H. Ware, H. M. Knight, Alonza deG, Smith, Mra. M. Anderson, M. Bennett, J. Quarrels, J. Cunningham, Miss S. Cunningham, Miss S. Caldwell, Miss Hewett, Mra. Heyes, M. E. Brown, Mra. O. Nixon, H. Nixon, H. Dosh, Perkinson, J. Lacey, Miss Nellell, Mra. Robert Spalding, Miss V. H. Whitman, Miss J. C. Dobbs, Miss A. L Craig of Philadelphia. The members of the club are: Misses Fannie S. Mason, Gertrude Anderson, Blanche Smith, V. M. Jeter, Harriet M. Mills, Ida Radford, H. Maude Turner, Alma Manson, Auleen Trott, Marie Fester, Rose Brooks, H. B. Gray, Lillian Tynes, Clara Jackson, Margaret Anderson, Susan Payton, Bonnie Hobbey, Mrs. Samuel Craig (nee Turner) and Ruth Bass of Tuskegee, R.A. Staten, president; A. G. Shaw, chairman of literary research; Frank Turner, Jr., secretary; H. Maude Turner, treasurer; Willard Monroe, Price Johnson, R. W. Justice, James Pleasant, H. T. Smith, L. L. Gray, L. Hintch, W. H. Wortham, P. Garland, A. W. Davis, Geo. Jones, J. H. Porter, Daniel Taylor. The Beau Arts Club, in view of the public demand, announces that it will entertain challenges for joint debates from clubs of the arts whose history and educational. DIED. SOMERS—Maria B. beloved wife of Thos. C. Somers departed this life after an illness of one year on December 13, 1916, at 10 minutes past 12 a.m. at her late residence, 396 Carlton Avenue. Beverly Lyn. The deceased leaves a mollia daughter and two sons to mourn her loss. She is gone but not forgotten. CARD. Dr. Pierre of 26 West 132d street, began to inform his patients that he has been compelled to take an extended vacation and has arraigned himself to continue his practice at above address. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Furished room business terms. Apply 126 W. 83rd st. - jan-4th HOME WANTED. Respectable woman having a plain home and no roomers to take in and care for a person at evenings. Write, stating age and full particulars. Reference required. Address B. A, a case New York Age. 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Cut out this advertisement and give my address IF U DON'T C CONSULT DR.. KAPLAN THE EYESIGHT SPECIALIST RELIABLE AND REASONABLE EYES EXAMINED FREE 831 LENOX AVE. ONOSITE HARLEM HOSPITAL BROOKLYN NOTES Mrs. Helen Stevens Bayton and Dr. Agnes P. Berry of Philadelphia were recent visitors in Brooklyn and New York. Mrs. Hattie Brown was the holiday guest of her sister, Mrs. George H. Straughn, Bow, street, Portsmouth, N. H. Mrs. Madeline Gankill spent Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. C. Van Buren, Shepheard's Raven, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mrs. W. W. Taylor visited Boston recently and was entertained at dinner by Mrs. Samuel Slade, 6 Rockwall street, Cambridge. Miss Zenade Anderson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Anderson of Plainfield, N. J. was the guest of Miss Marion Moore of 14 Douglas street. Miss Marion Moore and Ludlow Werner, Jr. were guests at Miss Zenale Anderson, West 4th street Plainfield, N. J. Miss Anderson accompanied Miss Moore on her return and was her guest at 14 Douglas street. Madame C. J. Hamill wishes to announce that she has opened a Studio at 397 Cumberland street. Scalp treatment a specialty for fallen hair and dandruff. Madame Walker's system Facial Massaging; bleaching creme on sale; results guaranteed. Phone Prospect 8221 Barty W. Nov.16-8o Helen L. Clark, only daughter of Mr. and Mra. J. C. Clark, 613 Cleveland avenue, age thirteen, died Monday evening, January 1, after a stroke of old age. Services will hold Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock from her parents' residence, the Rev. M. F. Duty, rector of St. Barnabas' P. E. Church, officiating. RELIGIOUS NOTICES ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 242-46 West 40th St., between 7th and 8th Aves. Sunday Service 11 a.m. and 7.50 a.m. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Sunday at 12 a.m. and 7.50 a.m. Sunday School 1:30 p. m. Sunday Morning Band prayer meeting, 6 a. m. Tuesday, 8 p. m. Sunday School service, 7 a.m. Tuesday, 8 p. m.-R. Y. P. U. mural and Literary program. Friday, 6 p. m.-Highway and Hedge Society, 8 p. m.-Clayton Powell, D. D. pastor; residence, 840 W. 40th street, phone, Bryant, 7455. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 158-161 West 50th Street, between 6th and 7th Aves. Rev. Wm. P. Nayes, D. D. pastor. Preschool Services every Sunday. School at 2:20 p. m., Sundays, B. Y. P. meets every Sunday at 5:00 p. m. B. Y. P. Literary Club, W. W. Library. Worship Prayer meetings on Friday evening at 8 p. m. Church Aid Society, second Monday evening in every month. Onoma Mao Club Social Club, second Monday evening. Visitors are made welcome. MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 161-183 W. 183th St. Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor, 110 West St. pastor, 110 and 146 p. m. Holy communion every second Sunday at 1 p. m. Sunday Morning Class - 11:30 p. m. Sunday evening meetings Endearment, $30 Weekly - Meetings Class Meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday evening meetings SEATS FREE PUBLIC INVITED. RUSH MEMORIAL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, & 183th Street. Services every Sunday at 11 A. M and $ P M D. Sunday School at 12 p.m. Episcopal Avenue at 230. Residence 652 Llenox Avenue. T. B. Smith. Church Clerk. 129 West 138th Street. All are cordially welcome. ST. MARK'S METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 513D Street, near Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn. Bork Center. D. D. Residence. 216 West 513d Street. Preaching. 1 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Church Meetings. Friday even- ning at 8 o'clock. Epworth League. Sunday School at 2 p.m. Ly- oum. Sunday, at 4 p.m. m.: Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Epworth League. Sunday School at 2 p.m. Ly- oum. Sunday, at 4 p.m. m.: Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Epworth League. Sunday School at 2 p.m. Ly- oum. Sunday, at 4 p.m. Chases Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8:30 and Sunday at 1 p.m. Holy Communion, second Sun- day evening in each month. Welcome to all. SALEM METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 162-4 West 123rd Street, the Rev Frederick Aabury Cullen, pastor preaching at 11 a.m. and 745 p.m. in Sunday's Church, 8 p.m. in Sunday's Church, superintendent, Men's Bible Class, 230-4 p.m. d. M. N. Thompson instructor, Lymen, 4 p.m. Sundays, 130 p.m. thursday, George W. Althorp, 8 p.m. Sundays, L. S. Perry, president, Clauses, Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and a 1 p.m. Sunday prayer meeting, Tuesday, James Gulpa, president, Holy Communion, first Sunday in each month. All are welcome. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, 334 East 16th Street, New York Rev Edward George Clinton, D. D. Rector, $12 East 16th Street, Sunday Services, Rector, $12 East 16th Street, Sunday Services, Rector, and Serion, Sunday School, 130 p.m. $ 8 p.m. evening service. A cordial welcome to all ST. JAMES PRESSYTERIAN CHURCH, 59-61 West 137th Street, New York City, Frank M. Hyder, D.D., minister Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. C. E at 7 p.m., Sunday School at 1 p.m. Wednesday at 8 p.m., prayer service The Lord's Supper is celebrated at 8 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. Girls' Welfare Club, Friday, at 8 p.m. Boys' Brigade, 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 FERIAN MISSION—Lennox avenue near West 131st New York City, the Rev. W.R. Law on, minister Residence, 178 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, Phone Main 5947 Sunday school, preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school. p m Christian Endeavor, 7 p m Wednesday, 8 p m divine lecture and prayer service The fourth Friday in each month, 9 p.m., the Young People's Biographical Society. T. R. S. WE HAVE CHANGED QUARTERS. HARLEM CONGREOATIONAL CHURCH FOR THE WORLD'S LARGEST CITY, the Rey, Dr. W. H. 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Mr. Barringer was originally from North Carelina. The funeral services are to be held at the residence Thursday evening, January 4, at 8 o'clock, and the body will be interred in Cypress Hills cemetery on Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Whit. Pogue had a few friends at their home, on New Year's eve to watch the old year out. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cholsholm, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Werner, Dr. and Mrs. James Trimble, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Chambers, the Misses Louise Latimer, Amanda Kemp, Florabellate Pogue, Mrs. Gerlie Smith, Messas, Royal Rutledge and Fred Miller. The Concord Baptist Sunday school closed the old year Sunday with an attendance of $35 and a collection of $22.68, which included the offering taken Christmas night. Superintendent N. B. Dodson was assisted in the distribution of literature for the first quarter of 1917 by E. A. McDonald Mrs. Laura A. Hall and Miss Dorothea M. Scott. Miss Anna Welmon presided at the plano in the absence of Mme. Daisy Tapley. The Embroidery Circle of the Concord Baptist Sunday school, which meets at the residence of Mrs. Mary E. Parsons, 433 Madison street, every Saturday afternoon, held its last social work meeting last Saturday afternoon, 3 to 7 o'clock. The refreshments were furnished by members of the circle, each preparing a portion. Among the directors of the circle who were present were Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. M. B Russell, Mrs. N Greene and B Robert P. Hamill. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Talbott entertained at their residence, 424 Barry Street, East New York, on December 29. The evening was spent in music and games until a late hour, when the hostess served an elaborate supper. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs Charles Magill, Mr and Mrs Wm Symore, Mr. and Mrs E. W. Freeman, Mr and Mrs E. Brooks, Mr and Mrs Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs C. Jones, Miss Florence Freeman, Miss Ida Truly and Miss Hattie Henson. WALTER F. 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Marcy avenue, Mrs. Ella Barkshire Brown of Jersey City spoke to a large audience of white men, giving an illustrated lecture on the progress and development of the American Negro Secretary Boyle introduced Mrs. Brown and her lecture was followed with the greatest interest. Lucien H. White of The Aeang sang two solos, "Joan, Joan, Miserere," by Newins, and "Babylon," by Watson, Mrs. Byle, wife of the secretary, played the accompaniments. "At Home" in Honor of Holbrook. An informal "at home" was given Sunday evening, December 31, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Holbrook by the groom's mother, Mrs. Emma Holbrook, and his aunt, Miss Anne Hawley, at their residence, 663 Queen street, Brooklyn. Many friends of Holbrook family from New York, the city City and Brooklyn, met Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook, who were married in Boulder, Colorado, and Lattimore and Mrs. Alcott, were in the receiving line with the couple. DR. CHAS. H. ROBERTS DR. BENJ. T. WITHERS DENTIST 347 LENOX AVENUE Phone Morn. 5555 Near 127th St. LAWYERS Phone : Bookman WILFORD H. SMITH LAWYER 150 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK dec. 28 th. ROOMS 806-7 E. A. JOHNSON ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW MORTGAGE LOANS 154 MASSAU STREET NEW YORK Telephone 5084 JOHN Chas. E. Toney ...LAWYER... Open Day and Night THOMAS AND PMBALMER BRANCH 123 East 18th Street York City Tel. 2632 Gramery and Coaches to Let For All Purposes COACHES TO HIRE CAMP CHAIRS TO LET NOTARY PUBLIC W. DAVID BROWN LIGH GRADE LICENSED UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER MAIN PARLOR AND CHAPEL 146 West Fifty-Third Street (Bat. 6th and 7th Avenue) TELEPHONE 5034 COLUMBUS LODGE ROOMS TO LET AT REASONABLE RATE HARLEM PARLOR AND CHAPEL 2313 Seventh Avenue (Bat. 18th and 19th Streets) TELEPHONE 1535 MORNING SUBSCRIBE TO THE AGE $150 A YEAR ADVANCE DENTISTS